《Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)》 Chapter 1 – 1 Good Day for Trips, not for Cheats Chapter 1 Good Day for Trips, not for Cheats Translator: 549690339 [The second day of lunar February, a good day for trips.] lease reading n novelcool.?M The rain was whirring down on the ground, splashing up the aroma of the earth. The lake made no complaints about ripples from the drops, while those pedestrians muttered curses about the rain. Hell good for trips huh? Started raining the moment I stepped out. Lu Yang complained as he left his raincoat back at home. With no experience, the rain during his first long journey suddenly soaked him. He felt like the ground was maliciously trying to consume himhe had to pull his feet out of the mud. The echoes of hooves from behind drew Lu Yang''s attention. A horse-drawn carriage approached him as he turned around. There was no coachman on the carriage, and the old horse seemed to know the way all by itself. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What a miraculous horse. Lu Yang praised. The old horse had snake-like scales on its forehead. Evidently, it was a kind of mutated demon beast. Though he got no clues on its value, he knew the old horse must be precious. At least he couldn''t afford it now. This gentleman seems to enjoy strolling in the rain, would you like to come and sit in the carriage? A hearty laugh of a man came from inside the carriage. Lu Yang accepted the man''s kindness, took his feet out of the mud, and quickly got in the carriage. Excuse me, I am Lu Yang. Lu Yang sat cautiously inside, worrying that the rain and dirt on his body would soil the carriage. Meng Jingzhou. The owner of the carriage, as expected from his voice, was a profoundly relaxed young man. Obviously an optimistic mind that could strike up a conversation with anyone. Brother Lu, here to join the Seek Dao Sect selection? Just trying my luck. Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily, Brother Lu, honest is always a good virtue, right? If you were actually just trying your luck, you wouldn''t walk towards the Seek Dao Sect in the rain. Lu Yang got a little embarrassed, Reallu hard to find one without interest in Seek Dao Sect The Seek Dao Sect, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects in the Central Continent, had countless cultivation masters and was extremely powerful. Today, the Sect was recruiting disciples that drew countless eyes. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were no exception. Lu Yang had been living in the Central Continent after being orphaned at a young age. He survived on his parents'' small heritage and donations from neighbors. During his years living in the town, he heard from a storyteller about many tales. Immortal flying to the gate of heaven with his sword, the river demon causing a flood that affected five hundred miles, the disciple of the Immortal Sect slaying demons with his flying sword. A shabby Daoist swindler levitating in public, breaking out of jail, only to be captured again by levitating masters of justice. That''s when he knew, this was not the world he was familiar with, not any era he knew. It was a world of cultivation where personal power could reach amazing heights. He wished to seek immortality and learn the longevity method of immortals. The Seek Dao Sect was his first stop to fulfill this desire. The reason he chose the Seek Dao Sect was simple: there were no other sects close to his house, only the Seek Dao Sect. With the Seek Dao Sect established here, other sects wouldn''t be foolish enough to try and establish their sect nearby. During their conversation, Lu Yang learnt that Meng Jingzhou came from an influential family of cultivators, his knowledge of cultivation far exceeded that of Lu Yang. The requirement for the Seek Dao Sect''s acceptance of disciples is for them to be under the age of sixteen. That''s the case not just for the Seek Dao Sect, but a common requirement for most sects. The path of cultivation is long and difficult, with stages of Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, Refining the Void, Unification, and Pass Tribulation, all representing a breakthrough in cultivation. Countless people are stuck at each of these stages. There are many factors determining success in cultivation, such as luck, wisdom, spirit root By the way, Brother Lu, do you know what your spirit root is? Although the Seek Dao Sect doesn''t set high requirements for spirit root, it wouldn''t accept one that is too weak. Lu Yang frowned, he heard of the term spirit root from the storyteller and did not know what his spirit root was. I don''t know, what about you, Brother Meng? Meng Jingzhou''s face turned puzzled, shaking his head in return, I have tested my spirit root in the family, but the elders did not tell me the result with a worried look on their faces. They just said that my talent was extraordinary and that it wouldn''t be a problem for me to join one of the Five Great Immortal Sects and find out when I do so. I tried asking my parents secretly, but they were even more worried and didn''t tell me either. Lu Yang speculated, Maybe your spirit root is so extraordinary that it could bring trouble to the Meng Family. Only a giant sect like the Seek Dao Sect could protect you. That''s what I guessed too. Meng Jingzhou patted Lu Yang on the shoulder. Now he deemed Lu Yang as talented as himselfwhat a pair of gifted cultivator. Lu Yang listened to the increasing sound of the rain outside and was glad that Meng Jingzhou had invited him into the carriage. Halt! Meng Jingzhou suddenly shouted. The old horse slowed down and came to a halt. The carriage was a rare treasure, and Meng Jingzhou could see the world outside from inside the carriage. Meng Jingzhou noticed a young woman walking in the rain, looking like Lu Yang had before. Lady, since you''re walking in this direction, you must be heading to the Seek Dao Sect to join the examination. The rain is quite heavy, why not rest your feet in the carriage? The woman looked a bit surprised at Meng Jingzhou''s offer but decided to accept it after contemplation. As soon as the woman got on the carriage, Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang were both stunned. Meng Jingzhou, who considered himself worldly, had never seen a woman as beautiful as her, and there''s no need to mention Lu Yang, the prettiest woman he had ever seen was the young widow who lived next door and sold tofu. Chapter 1 Good Day for Trips, not for Cheats Translator: 549690339 Of course, Lu Yang was an honorable man and had no indecent thoughts about the young widow. The woman was like a charming, yet not showy, lotus. Wearing a white robe, she stood tall and delicate, with bright eyes and white teeth, giving off a transcendental vibe. She also wore a golden bracelet on her right wrist. Thank you both, The woman''s voice was as soothing as a clear spring. Lu Yang noticed something odd and whispered, Brother Meng, she''s not drenched in the heavy rain. Could she be a monster? In fables, monsters often transformed into beautiful women to seduce young, strong men like them. Lu Yang had been drenched earlier, looking disheveled, but Yun Zhi was completely dry. She didn''t appear as if she had just walked in the rain. Meng Jingzhou didn''t dwell on it, Perhaps she has some rare treasure that repels rain. It''s not uncommon in prestigious families. Meng Jingzhou wasn''t worried that Yun Zhi was a monster because they were on Seek Dao Sect''s territory. Any monster risking its life to cause trouble here would be elliminated. Mistress Yun Zhi, have you come to participate in the Seek Dao Sect examination? Indeed. Meng Jingzhou warmly suggested, I happen to have insider information about the Seek Dao Sect exam, acquired at great expense from an Elder. Would you like to hear about it? Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou in surprise. Why hadn''t he told him about it? Yun Zhi looked even more surprise, That would be cheating. If the Seek Dao Sect found out Meng Jingzhou waved his hand, oozing confidence, This carriage is a magical treasure. Even the most powerful secluded cultivators and ancient creatures cannot probe inside it with their Spiritual Sense. I understand. Please tell me the contents of the examination. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang also attentively listened. Meng Jingzhou cleared his throat, The Seek Dao Sect exam consists of three parts. The first one tests your Spirit Rootan inflexible requirement with no tricks or shortcuts possible. The second and third parts are the ones we can strategize for. The second part tests your moral character. A carriage is out of control and headed towards five people lying on the roadside. If hit, they will undoubtedly die. There is another person lying not far away. As outsiders, we can manipulate the direction of the carriage. Do we choose to ignore it and let it kill the five people or change course and kill the other person? Without hesitation, Lu Yang answered, Kill the other person. This puzzled Meng Jingzhou. Ever since he had learnt about the contents of the second part, he couldn''t figure out the solution. How could Lu Yang make a decision so swiftly? If they ignored the situation, they would witness five deathsan act that might be justifiable but emotionally unbearable. And if they decided to change directions and kill the other person, the individual would undeniably be unlucky. It would also mean they had a hand in causing the death. Meng Jingzhou voiced his doubts, to which Lu Yang explained, There isn''t enough time to ponder. By the time you come up with a solution, the five people would have already been hit. I assume the Seek Dao Sect wants to test whether you choose to save five people or one person, but rather if you can make quick decisions. I''ve heard from one of the scholars that in a battle among cultivators, the slightest hesitation can lead to death. The second part is not testing your moral character, but whether you''re decisive or not. Making a decision in the shortest possible time is the key. Meng Jingzhou suddenly understood. The third part tests your honesty. The Seek Dao Sect has a mirror that can tell if you''re lyingif caught in a lie, you''re immediately disqualified. Lu Yang pondered, This section is easy. Without prior knowledge, it''s tempting to tell a lie in order to cover up one''s shortcomings. But now that we know in advance, we just have to tell the truth. Meng Jingzhou nodded in agreement with his thoughts. The pair discussed for a while, contemplating various possible surprises and strategies. In the end, they felt they had everything covered. Mistress Yun Zhi showed a hint of a smile, seemingly amused by their thorough plans. Thank you for sharing, Young Hero Lu. Hmm, has the rain stopped? Lu Yang realized that there was no sound of falling rain outside the carriage. Intrigued, he leaned out to check. The path they had traveled still had torrential rain pouring, while their current location was bathed in sunlight, alive with the sound of birds and the scent of flowers. It was as if an unrivaled Sword Qi had divided the world into two halvesyin and yangthat would never intersect. Looking up, Lu Yang saw numerous exotic beasts and magical artifacts rushing toward a colossal mountain that reached the sky. The towering mountain was bathed in sunlight, turning a faint gold color. A glorious pattern spread from the mountain, covering the sky and blocking the rain. This was the entrance to the Seek Dao Sect, protected by an unbreakable array. Out of respect for the Seek Dao Sect, prodigies, under the guidance of their elders, landed at the foot of the mountain to await the commencement of the examination. The old horse was already an uncommon mutant demon beast. But compared to those exotic beasts resting at the foot of the mountain, it still fell a little short. Ah, this is way grander than our Meng Family''s estate, Meng Jingzhou rubbed his hands together, feeling a bit anxious. Thinking about how he would soon become a member of the Seek Dao Sect, he felt more excited than nervous. Lu Yang remained silent. He had seen this mountain from home. It hadn''t seemed significant from afar, but standing at its foot, he realized the sheer enormity of it. He too, felt nervous. They could figure out the second and third parts, but he didn''t know what his Spirit Root was yet. He might not even be able to get past the first hurdle. About a dozen cultivators were levitating in front, all emanating a strong aura. Lu Yang suspected that if they fully released their aura, probably few could even stand in their presence. The cultivators didn''t say a word, exuding a psychological pressure just by their presence. Lu Yang heard one of the clan leaders introduce to the younger generations, Judging by their robes, these are the core disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, disciples of the various Elders, your future seniors. Don''t be nervous. They''re not intentionally pressuring you. It seems they''re waiting for the person who will conduct the examination. Once the conductor is here, the examination will begin. Lu Yang turned his head, wanting to see Yun Zhi''s reactionwhether she was excited or anxious. She couldn''t possibly remain indifferent, could she? Mistress Yun Zhi, you Just as Lu Yang was about to say something, Yun Zhi began to stride forward. Before each step hit the ground, a white lotus would rise to support her slender frame. This caused a commotion, and the family leaders broke out in a cold sweat, quickly instructing their juniors to stay quiet. A path of white lotuses unfolded, cutting across the crowd. Yun Zhi positioned herself amidst the Seek Dao Sect disciples who bowed to her in a sign of respect. Yun Zhi raised her hand then turned around to face the crowd, giving a faint smile. I''m sorry to have kept you waiting. I am the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect and the conductor of this examination. I hereby announce that the examination begins now. With that said, Yun Zhi looked at a stunned Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with an amused smile. Indeed, she had come to participate in the Seek Dao Sect examination, but not as an examiner, rather as the examiner. Chapter 2 – 2: Single Spiritual Root_1 Chapter 2: Single Spiritual Root_1 Translator: 549690339 The only thought Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had right now was: this is it, they''re actually discussing how to cheat in front of the examiner. lease reading n novelcool.?M As if she was unaware of their cheating plan, eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi glanced once at them and then started organizing the examination, not bothering to look a second time. It was evident that Yun Zhi commanded great respect among the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, her orders unquestioningly obeyed. These disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, each one a powerful figure in the outside world, revered and admired by others, were perceived as prodigies. The esteem in which Yun Zhi was held was clear from the fact that everyone followed her instructions without hesitation or slackness. A Spirit Root is the first hurdle on the road to Immortality. Without it, no matter how much resources you''re given, you can''t cultivate. The first part of this examination will test your Spirit Root. Each of you will step forward one by one. If you lack confidence in your Spirit Root, you''re free to leave now. No one left. Those who were there for the Seek Dao Sect''s examination had an understanding of their own Spirit Root. There were very few like Lu Yang who had dared to try their luck at the Seek Dao Sect, just because it was close to their home. This was a precautionary measure taken by the Seek Dao Sect to avoid admitting students who don''t meet the Spirit Root requirements and plan on cheating their way through the examinations. Typically, a Spirit Stone is used to test someone''s Spirit Root. But these stones are very large and conspicuous; seeing as there was not one in sight, the Seek Dao Sect didn''t appear to be planning on using this method. A disciple of the Seek Dao Sect named Dai Bufan was seated at the front of the room. His method of cultivation was very unique C by letting his Spiritual Energy circulate through an individual''s body, he could determine their Spirit Root, cultivation technique, life gate giving him a marked advantage in battle. With two fingers on the wrist, similar to an old Chinese doctor checking the pulse, Dai Bufan could accurately determine the person''s Spirit Root. A Three Spirit Root of metal, water, and fire? Not too bad. You may proceed. A Dual Spirit Root of water and fire. Good. A Dual Spirit Root of water and wood. Your foundation was once injured, likely due to a severe trauma you suffered when you were twelve. Ordinarily, this should have left sequela, but surprisingly, you got lucky and met a beneficent expert who skilfully healed you and recompleted your foundation. The man was taken aback, surprised at Dai Bufan''s accuracy. When I was twelve, my mother fell ill and died. My stepmother took control and, fearing that I would threaten her son''s status, she schemed against me. I fell into a coma, and when I woke up, I was unscathed. My father told me that a beneficent expert had passed by and saved me, but he didn''t leave his name on departing. Once the man left, another Seek Dao Sect disciple congratulated Dai Bufan on his elevated cultivation. You deduced all the details, like you had witnesses the events firsthand. Elder Brother Dai, your cultivation is admirable. Dai Bufan responded nonchalantly, Oh, it''s nothing. That ''beneficient expert'' was me. I was in a rush at the time and forgot to leave my name after saving him. While speaking, Dai Bufan waved dismissively at the next examinee. You''re 18, beyond the age limit. You may leave. A cheeky young monk under the guidance of an older monk earnestly greeted Dai Bufan. Dai Bufan glanced at him and delivered the young monk back to the elderly one, What is a novice monk from the Suspension Temple doing here? You have a brand left by the temple''s abbot in your body. Go, go, go, return to your Suspension Temple. Isn''t the Suspension Temple one of the Five Great Immortal Sects? Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou in a low voice. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou nodded seriously, The Suspension Temple has the fewest disciples among the Five Great Immortal Sects. At its fewest, there was just the abbot and one disciple, and at its most, there were no more than ten. This little monk hasn''t begun cultivating yet, but he''s already a disciple of the Suspension Temple, which signifies he has deep Buddhist roots. He watched as the little novice monk was taken away by the elder monk of the Suspension Temple with a heavy expression, I thought I would dominate the world of cultivation in the future, but it turns out I do have worthy opponents. Lu Yang was unsure from where Meng Jingzhou drew his confidence. You''re not even slightly worried that Sister Yun Zhi will kick us out? What''s there to worry about? Haven''t you seen how it goes in the novels? The major Sects are blind, they slander and frame the young genius, kicking him out of the Sect. Taking this as an insult, the young lad is filled with motivation to strive for success, experiencing a string of adventures until he eventually soars high in the sky, becoming an existence even a major Sect could only look upon from below well, no, look upon from above. After a moment of silence, Lu Yang reminded him, But Sister Yun Zhi doesn''t seem to need to frame us. Makes sense. Then Meng Jingzhou also panicked. The breath in your body flows unceasingly. Considering your attire, you don''t seem to be from a cultivation-influential family. Could it be that you accidentally consumed a Green Wood Immortal Fruit in your childhood? Go ahead. Hmm, there''s something interesting about your constitution. Dai Bufan placed his finger on a brawny man with bronze skin, his eyes lit up, Bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, it''s been quite a while since I saw it. The brawny man was tall and sturdy, his head gleaming, his skin reflecting light under the sun. Judging by his appearance, it seems plausible for him to be in his mid-twenties, but Dai Bufan didn''t question his age, indicating that he''s not yet sixteen. All Lu Yang could say was ''Well developed indeed''. The crowd stirred slightly. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe had an overwhelming strength that could move mountains and engulf the sun and the moon, dominating their era before disappearing in the river of Suiyue. It had been a long time since the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe appeared in the Central Continent. Everyone thought that this ancient bloodline had disappeared, but it now simply showed up during the examination of Ask Dao Sect. Dai Bufan yawned, having checked half of the people. Yet, he hadn''t come across a single Spiritual Root. Were they all taken away by other Sects? Meng Jingzhou confidently stepped forward, Dai Bufan didn''t hold much hope. But when his index and middle fingers touched Meng Jingzhou''s wrist, his eyes widened instantly, and he jumped to his feet, It''s a Sin Upon hearing Dai Bufan''s words, murmurs broke out below. It''s a Single Spiritual Root! What did Single Spiritual Root mean? The bottleneck in each realm for them is much looser than others, destined to become a great Dao Cultivator, who could hold a high position in the court or become an independent powerhouse! All eyes were glued to Meng Jingzhou, their interest apparently piqued. It was always beneficial to make early connections with such a person! The elders hurriedly urged the younger generation to build a good relationship with Meng Jingzhou once they entered the Seek Dao Sect. From the Meng family, with a Single Spiritual Root, and a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. These three identities combined, guaranteed a position of power in the Seek Dao Sect''s future setup, and one''s name would be remembered as a Great Cultivator in history! Single Body Spiritual Root. Dai Bufan pronounced the complete term of Meng Jingzhou''s Spiritual Root, and the scene fell silent. Meng Jingzhou was extremely angry. What on earth was a Single Body Spiritual Root? Did it mean he had to stay single for his whole life? I don''t know much, don''t categorize me! Meng Jingzhou flared up, banging on the table with rage. Junior Brother Dai, don''t make fun of others. A misty voice came. Yun Zhi appeared from a cloud of fog, glaring at Dai Bufan, who sheepishly shrank his neck. Meng Jingzhou finally calmed down a bit. He knew Dai Bufan must be pulling his leg. Then Yun Zhi addressed Meng Jingzhou, But Junior Brother Dai hasn''t deceived you either. You indeed have a Single Body Spiritual Root; this is the academic term. But in the Cultivation World, people are more accustomed to its colloquial name, Pure Yang Spiritual Root. Meng Jingzhou: He finally understood why the old veteran and his parents in the clan didn''t tell him about his spiritual root. So the reason they said he would know when he reached the Five Great Immortal Sects was because they were too embarrassed to tell him! No wonder his parents asked him whether he wanted a younger brother or sister after he had finished testing his root bone. Mutated Single Spiritual Root, also known as Pure Yang Spiritual Root, the extremely Yang essence, the nemesis of all ghosts and spirits. Preserving the Pure Yang body would speed up the cultivation progress significantly, but if the Pure Yang was lost, then the cultivation level would regress swiftly. Chapter 3 – 3 Clearly an Honest Person_1 Chapter 3 Clearly an Honest Person_1 Translator: 549690339 Why does the slang name sound more formal than the scientific name? Lu Yang muttered quietly from behind. lease reading n novelcool.?M Because the first Pure Yang Spirit Root elder called his spirit root ''Single Body Spiritual Root''. Yun Zhi''s cultivation level was unfathomable. Lu Yang''s mutterings were as clear to her as if he were speaking directly into her ear. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Zhi paused, then continued: In the Cultivation World, there''s a custom of respecting the old single body elders. It seemed that repeating this fact somehow strengthened her point. Meng Jingzhou passed the first round with ease and was followed by Lu Yang. Hmm?! Another Single Spiritual Root?! Dai Bufan''s pupils slightly contracted. Just moments ago, he had complained about not encountering a single one, and now he had found two in a row. I''m a Single Spiritual Root? Lu Yang pointed at himself, feeling his heart pound. He believed he must be hearing things, the corners of his lips curling into a smile involuntarily. Yes, you have a mutated Single Spiritual Root, the Sword Spirit Root. Dai Bufan nodded affirmatively. He had never been wrong in identifying Spirit Roots. A Sword Spirit Root, innately filled with sword energy, invincible and the most aggressive! Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi glanced at Lu Yang in mild surprise. She had casually agreed to travel by carriage, not expecting to find two top-tier cultivation talents in her company. The onlookers'' eyes grew even more eager as they began to consider which young girls would be a suitable match for Lu Yang. They were keen to abduct him and marry him into their respective families as a promising son-in-law. Unlike Meng Jingzhou, who had the backing of the Meng Family, Lu Yang was obviously a commoner with no support. Extremely gifted, and without any influences to back him he was simply the perfect candidate for a political marriage. The most critical part was that he could get married and have children! Feeling the peculiar gazes directed at him, Lu Yang quickly moved on to the second round. Behind Dai Bufan was a bamboo forest, where the second test took place. So, what''s your Spirit Root? Meng Jingzhou quickly recovered from the shock of having a Single Body Spiritual Root, eagerly asking Lu Yang. Having a Single Body Spiritual Root doesn''t matter, the path to Immortality is littered with dry bones, women are but seductive skeletons, he did not need a fairy by his side! On the contrary, Lu Yang, although he was able to pass the first round and assumed there would only be a single cultivation talent like him, he imagined that Lu Yang''s talent was at most on a Dual Spiritual Root level. As a Single Spiritual Root prodigy, he felt the need to show concern for average talents. A Sword Spirit Root. Damn. Hm? Lu Yang was utterly confused. Another half day passed and those who were lined up in the back gradually entered the second round. Dai Bufan eliminated those with insufficient Spirit Root qualities. From the discussions happening at the back, it seemed that several unique individuals had appeared. Before they could inquire about the specific details, Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi appeared before them, casually announcing the second round will now begin, before immediately disappearing, leaving everyone dumbfounded. A thick fog slowly rose, like smoke, like waves, flowing like water, seemingly veiling everything inside the bamboo forest. The crowd instinctively tried to struggle, but to no avail, they felt powerless and their consciousness gradually sank. This was the Illusion Bamboo Grove, integrated into the Grand Protective Array of the sect, it was beyond their resistance. Yun Zhi easily drew a circle, dispersing the fog and creating a space. The Seek Dao Sect disciples stood behind her. Dai Bufan chuckled: Being trapped in the Illusion Bamboo Grove, they will forget their identities, forget about the tests, forget everything and show their true reactions. I wonder how many people will be able to pass the second round. I hope more of them can pass, there are several promising talents in this batch. It would be a pity if they were to fail at the second round. Yun Zhi had still not eliminated Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang from the test, but that was because Meng Jingzhou''s test question was not from this year, but from twenty years ago. I wonder which Elder is responsible for selling that. Junior Brother Dai, who do you think will pass the second round? Naturally, it''s that Ancient Barbarian. The Ancient Barbarians are renowned for their simplicity and sincerity, no doubt about that. Those Single Body Spiritual Root and Sword Spiritual Root guys look pretty good too, they look like honest people. Yun Zhi recalled the scene inside the carriage where Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were discussing how to cheat. She couldn''t help but feel that they seemed rather dishonest. Where am I? The robust man from the Ancient Barbarian tribe, known as Man Gu, looked around in confusion, forgetting what had just happened. He was gripping an old axe, standing by a river with shimmering, exquisite light waves. Man Gu''s hand slipped, causing the old axe to fall into the river. Just as Man Gu was about to retrieve it, he saw bubbles emerging from the river. As the bubbles became bigger and more numerous, it turned into a spring creating a fairy-like figure surrounded by three different axes. Young man, I am the River Spirit. Which axe did you drop? The old one, the spiritual Open Mountain Axe, or the immortal Open Heaven Axe? The spiritual Open Mountain Axe and the immortal Open Heaven Axe were extremely famous in the Central Continent. Even a talentless mortal, if in possession of either of these axes, could rise to great power and prominence in the world. Man Gu blurted out, The old axe. The River Spirit cracked a smile: You are truly an honest young man. Therefore, all three axes shall be given to you. Man Gu passed the second round. You see, I told you that Man Gu would definitely pass the second round. Let''s see how the Single Body Spiritual Root and Sword Spirit Root guys choose. Dai Bufan eagerly continued to observe. The second round was a test of honesty. The criterion for passing was obtaining all three axes. The River Spirit was not an illusion. He was born from a river circling the bamboo forest, a spirited creature. He had made countless incarnations, entering illusions, and testing people. The River Spirit liked honest people. The only way to pass the second round was to honestly answer the River Spirit''s question and be gifted with the three axes. Hm? How did the axe fall into the river? Lu Yang was a little puzzled. He felt like an unknown force had compelled him to drop the axe. The River Spirit reappeared and kindly inquired: Young man, I am the River Spirit. Which axe did you drop? The old one, the spiritual Open Mountain Axe, or the immortal Open Heaven Axe? Lu Yang squatted down, looking from one axe to the next. Then he looked up at the River Spirit as if he was an idiot, with a pitiful expression Two of these axes are yours, and you don''t even know which two they are, and yet you''re asking me? The River Spirit''s smile faltered, he didn''t know what to say. He was forced to agree with Lu Yang Indeed, I don''t know which two axes are mine. Lu Yang looked at him suspiciously: If I choose an axe, you better not suddenly recover your memory and remember which two axes are yours. Absolutely not. The River Spirit vowed. Let me see all three axes. The River Spirit handed all three axes to Lu Yang. Lu Yang promptly threw all of them back into the river: Can you ask your question again? As if conditioned, the River Spirit asked: Did you drop the old axe, the spiritual Open Mountain Axe, or the immortal Open Heaven Axe? Lu Yang broke into a smile: I dropped all of them. The River Spirit: .. The River Spirit gritted his teeth: You are indeed an honest young man, all three axes are yours. Chapter 4 – 4: Here You Go_1 Chapter 4: Here You Go_1 Translator: 549690339 My axe! Meng Jingzhou shouted in the illusion, wanting to go down and retrieve his axe. lease reading n novelcool.?M The River Spirit lifted three axes, appearing on the surface of the river. Young lad, you Splash Before the River Spirit could finish, Meng Jingzhou dove headfirst, leapt into the river with a splash, blowing bubbles that were even larger than him. What''s going on? The River Spirit was confused. This was the first time he encountered such a situation. The bubbles gradually decreased in number until they disappeared, the river surface terrifyingly calm, with only the ripples sent out by the River Spirit''s aura disturbing the stillness. Why is it so quiet, did he drown? The River Spirit muttered. He wasn''t too worried about Meng Jingzhou actually drowning, as this was an illusion, and people could not drown here. Before the River Spirit could figure out what Meng Jingzhou was trying to do, a sudden change occurred again! The ripples on the river surface became more frequent. The River Spirit furrowed his brows. He was controlling his power well, this shouldn''t have been caused by his own aura. Then he realized: It was that kid who just jumped into the river! Among the river current were strands of golden aura. The mist on the river surface carried a scent of immortality, as if something terrifying was brewing beneath the river! The unknown terror stirred the heart! Three fountains sprung on the river surface, each jet getting taller and taller, sprinkling pale golden water mist, covering the entire river surface, causing the River Spirit to temporarily lose sight of what was happening. An unknown wind blew away the pale golden mist. Three silhouettes emerged, all resembling Meng Jingzhou. Yet their aura was markedly different from before, it''s not an exaggeration to say it was a complete turnaround. The River Spirit trembled, this was an instinctive reaction from the depths of his spirit! Ordinary Meng Jingzhou, Cultivator Great Power Meng Jingzhou, andImmortal Meng Jingzhou! This was the fundamental rule of the illusion: when an item falls into the river, it will undergo three transformations: ordinary, spirit, and immortal. Hand it over. The three Meng Jingzhou spoke simultaneously, each taking an axe that belonged to them. With the presence of Immortal Meng Jingzhou, the River Spirit was powerless and allowed himself to be manipulated. Immortal Meng Jingzhou obtained the Immortal Artifact Open Mountain Axe, Cultivator Great Power Meng Jingzhou took the magic Open Mountain Axe, and Ordinary Meng Jingzhou, taking advantage of the River Spirit''s moment of shock, obtained the worn-out axe. With the three axes in hand, the illusion shattered, and Meng Jingzhou cleared the stage. Those who passed the second round would fall into a temporary unconscious state, a body''s self-protection mechanism. The Seek Dao Sect members looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, who passed the second round, and remained silent for a long time. What happened to the promised honesty? Yun Zhi didn''t speak, she had a premonition that once these two were admitted into the Seek Dao Sect, it would never know peace again. Hopefully, her premonition was wrong. The actual River Spirit appeared, holding a gold and silver axe, and charged towards Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in a threatening manner. As the guardian spirit of the Seek Dao Sect, he had never suffered such humiliation before. Don''t stop me, today I must teach these two bastards a lesson, break their hands and legs, then put them back together! Seeing the situation unfold, the disciples in the Seek Dao Sect hurriedly stopped the angered River Spirit. Elder River Spirit, you cannot cut them! Elder River Spirit, calm down. If something happens to the participants, if this gets out, the reputation of our Seek Dao Sect will be ruined! Finally, it was Dai Bufan who stepped forward, stopping the raging River Spirit. Elder River Spirit, rest assured. The third test was personally designed by me, Dai Bufan. I will definitely give these two a lesson. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Satisfied by Dai Bufan''s solemn assurance, River Spirit finally calmed down. The third test was considered the grand finale and had two versions: one suggested by Yun Zhi, which was relatively mild, and another by Dai Bufan, which was somewhat cruel. Both were tests of fengxin (one''s nature), and after a vote, it was unanimously decided to adopt Yun Zhi''s version. Yun Zhi''s version was too mild, even if they could not pass, there would be no punishment. To quell the River Spirit''s anger, they had no choice but to go with Dai Bufan''s version. For this, Yun Zhi didn''t have any objections. It was actually a good idea to let these two youngsters experience some hardship. The second round eliminated a large number of people. Facing the temptation of the three axes, many people succumbed to their inner desires and deceived the River Spirit, claiming that the Open Mountain Axe and Open Mountain Axe were theirs. Those eliminated departed the illusion, all complaining that the second round of the Seek Dao Sect was too difficult. However, not everyone complained about the difficulty of the second round. For example, those who passed the second round didn''t complain. The second round was quite simple. Man Gu remarked, Just tell the truth. Those waiting for the third round nodded, agreeing with what Man Gu said. Wait, we weren''t supposed to jump into the river and snatch the axes from the River Spirit? Meng Jingzhou shouted. Why was everyone else''s approach different from his? Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a look of annoyance, thinking him an idiot: If the River Spirit were not an illusion, but a real entity, wouldn''t you have provoked the River Spirit? You should have been like me, ask for the River Spirit''s axes and throw them into the river. That way, all three axes would count as ours. Meng Jingzhou realized: So you were the clever one. The crowd silently watched Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou summarize their experiences, and began to question whether their own methods of clearing the stage were wrong. Man Gu gently nodded, remembering his father reminding him that the Ancient Barbarian Tribe almost perished due to their arrogance. As a descendant, he must overcome this drawback and be humble in learning from others. Man Gu felt that he had found his role-models to learn from. Just as everyone was discussing what the correct method to pass was, Yun Zhi, Dai Bufan and their fellow Seek Dao Sect disciples appeared. Dai Bufan had a touch of a smirk on his lips. He turned his palm and a small mountain appeared. In the blink of an eye, the mountain grew to a height of a hundred feet. The crowd exclaimed in surprise, such a display was rare even amongst cultivators. The mountain was lush with dense forests, no different from a real mountain. There was also a long staircase on one side of the mountain that lead to the top. This item is called Wenxin Mountain, a unique item that I had requested the elder to make. On Wenxin Mountain, immortals are considered equal to ordinary beings. Your task is to climb Wenxin Mountain. The higher you climb, the stronger your will. Climb to the fiftieth step, and you can pass the round. Someone asked: Wouldn''t this give Man Gu an advantage? Fifteen-year-old Man Gu had the physique of a man in his mid-twenties and was a head taller than the rest. When climbing the mountain, he indeed had an advantage, with his large strides allowing him to take two steps in a single stride. Dai Bufan laughed: There is nothing to worry about. Wenxin Mountain will equalize everyone''s physical abilities. Regardless of whether one is an ordinary person or a cultivator, on my Wenxin Mountain, all will become ordinary people. Is there a time limit? Another person asked. No. The crowd rejoiced. Without a time limit, didn''t it mean that they could keep trying? How could they possibly fail the third round? Could it be that this third round was just for show? Can we use magic artifacts? They had artifacts bestowed by their clans, which didn''t require spiritual energy to use, making them a huge advantage. Dai Bufan smirked with a touch of schadenfreude: You can. That is, if the magic artifacts could still be used. Chapter 5 – 5 I think Level 3 tests wisdom_1 Chapter 5 I think Level 3 tests wisdom_1 Translator: 549690339 When the group arrived at Wenxin Mountain, they didn''t feel anything unusual, except for Man Gu, who felt his strength declining noticeably, bringing him closer to the others'' level. lease reading n novelcool.?M The boiling blood of his Ancient Barbarian Tribe lineage within him calmed, no longer providing him with a constant influx of power. Everyone glanced at each other before turning their gaze towards the strongest among them, Man Gu. I''ll go first. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Man Gu volunteered without hesitation, boldly stepping up to be the first one. First step, second step, third step tenth step. Man Gu climbed the first ten steps with ease, but the pressure began to build from the eleventh one. Each step felt like he was carrying a stone slab on his back, growing heavier the higher he climbed. But it was still within his tolerance level. He kept climbing. Man Gu took a few heavy breaths to steady his breathing and proceeded to the twentieth step. Upon reaching the twentieth step, Man Gu found it increasingly difficult to move. His pace slowed, and each push off the step became more strenuous. By the twenty-ninth step, Man Gu has broken out in sweat that soaked his clothes. He was thoroughly exhausted and had to stop, panting heavily as he sat on the steps to rest. Even sitting down puts pressure on me. Man Gu mumbled to himself, too tired to speak. Shifting from standing to sitting did little to recover his strength, as the draining power took its toll. Seeing Man Gu struggling, the group realized that the mountain was not easy to climb and their hearts echoed a sense of dread. Someone spoke up somberly, I remember hearing our Elder talk about a similar place. This Wenxin Mountain tests the sincerity of those seeking the Dao. The purer a person''s heart and the stronger their will, the purer their seeking spirit. Man Gu, being of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe and known for his straightforwardness, is finding it hard to climb, which likely means it''s going to be even harder for us! Will the Heart-Calming Mantra help calm our minds? someone else suggested a strategy. The third task only required them to reach the fiftieth step, it didn''t stipulate that only the first few who made it would pass the task. They were not in competition at this point. Everyone nodded in agreement, thinking it was a good idea. Many of them had been taught similar phrases at home to help them cultivate their character. Lu Yang opened his mouth, he didn''t know any Heart-Calming Mantra. Would you like me to teach you a Heart-Calming Mantra? asked Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang shook his head: Not now, I''m thinking of other methods. Seeing this, Meng Jingzhou didn''t force don the Heart-Calming Mantra on Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou woke from his meditative state feeling a sense of peace he had never felt before. The Heart-Calming Mantra works! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou''s meditative state lasted longer than most. By the time he woke up, the others were struggling between the twenty and thirty steps, drenched in sweat. They needed every bit of willpower they could muster to make their next move. Large drops of sweat trickled down their faces, they didn''t even have the energy to wipe them off. Someone tried a different approach, thinking that the pressure only existed on the steps. They tried to climb from the sides of the mountain to reach the fiftieth step but soon discovered the pressure remained the same, with the entire Wenxin Mountain exerting more pressure the higher one went. Others attempted to use their magic artifacts, only to find them rendered powerless, regardless of how extraordinary they usually were. Unable to activate them, their magic artifacts became nothing more than scraps of metal. No wonder Dai Bufan wasn''t worried about them using magic artifacts. Lu Yang was the most noticeable as he lagged far behind everyone else. He stood barefoot on the tenth step, deep in thought and holding a shoe in his hand. It was unclear as to what he was observing. What are you doing? Everyone else has climbed quite a distance. Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. Lu Yang remained silent, holding a shoe in his hand. Lu Yang threw the shoe onto the eleventh step: Try picking it up. Meng Jingzhou didn''t understand Lu Yang''s intention, but followed his instruction, soon realizing that the shoe felt heavier than usual. It was as if something was pulling it down. Understanding dawned upon Meng Jingzhou. He threw the shoe onto the twelfth step and found that the speed of the shoe''s fall was the same as it was on the eleventh step, but picking it up was even heavier. Did you notice any pattern? Meng Jingzhou furrowed his brow, If an object doesn''t make contact with the ground, it won''t sense the pressure. Only when an object makes contact with the surface does it experience additional pressure? Exactly. Lu Yang hit his palm with his fist, feeling unusually pleased to find someone with similar thoughts. Meng Jingzhou thought carefully, his mind working quickly in his calmed state: The steps are inclined, and there are so many trees here. We can build a ''7'' shaped ladder. One end of the ladder can be buried in the ground and the other end can reach the fiftieth step. Lu Yang replied with certainty, Yes, this third test should be testing our wisdom. This is the standard solution! Understanding Lu Yang''s thoughts, Meng Jingzhou quickly came up with another question, How are we going to chop down the trees? They didn''t have axes or saws. How were they supposed to cut trees and make a ladder? Do you have any sharp magic artifacts on you? Lu Yang had anticipated this question. He had considered teaming up before, but unfortunately, the others couldn''t understand his idea. Meng Jingzhou took out a dagger, This was given to me by the tribe''s elder for self-defense. It can be mentally controlled and it''s as fast as someone at the Golden Core Stage, but it can''t fly here on Wenxin Mountain. That''s fine. As long as it''s sharp. Lu Yang smiled. The magic artifact forged by the Meng Family was superbly made; even if it lost its power here, its sharpness still surpassed any common axe or saw. Perfect for cutting trees. Come look, I''ve designed a blueprint while you were meditating. Lu Yang led Meng Jingzhou to a soft sandy area where Lu Yang''s design blueprint was drawn C it was indeed a ''7'' shaped ladder. After briefly discussing, the two set out to work. As expected, the Meng Family''s dagger was sharp. The large trees were like paper before it, and they were quickly reduced to oddly shaped planks by the two of them. The trees that could grow here on Wenxin Mountain where cultivators had the same strength as ordinary people were naturally the most common kind. Soon, Meng Jingzhou discovered another problem. How can we connect these two planks? Not to mention that we don''t have nails, even if we did, we wouldn''t be able to join such thick planks together. Have you heard of mortise and tenon joints? No. Lu Yang helplessly received the dagger from Meng Jingzhou and began to cut the planks into mortise and tenon joints while explaining to him about the wisdom of the mundane world. This protruding part is called the tenon, and this recessed part is called the mortise. Combined, they form a mortise and tenon joint. The biggest characteristic of a mortise and tenon joint is that even without using nails in an object, it''s exceptionally sturdy. Meng Jingzhou listened carefully. The Meng Family used spiritual energy to refine their artifacts, bypassing the need for mortise and tenon joints. The group of climbers on the stairs was dripping sweat, gasping for breath, all for the mission of reaching the fiftieth step and being the first to pass the test. They speculated that being the first to pass might earn them recognition and special attention from the Seek Dao Sect. Everyone also began to understand why there was no time limit. Climbing was a significant drain on their physical strength. If they stayed for too long, they would be too hungry to stand, let alone climb. Meanwhile, the pair working at the bottom of the stairs were also drenched in sweat and panting heavily. Having exerted much effort, cut down countless trees, and with numerous trial and error, they finally completed the ladder. The ladder was oddly shaped, thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top, and also bent at the corner. It looked more like a gigantic number ''7'' rather than a ladder. The surrounding area was bare, as if a huge wild boar had taken a bite out of it. A disciple from the Seek Dao Sect threw a covert glance at Dai Bufan. They remembered how their Senior Brother Dai Bufan loved boasting about his lush Wenxin Mountain. Dai Bufan''s face twitched, his fist unconsciously clenching. Chapter 6 – 6 Elder Brother Dai, please calm down_1 Chapter 6 Elder Brother Dai, please calm down_1 Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou crouched on the ground, using daggers to dig a hole, burying the bottom of the ladder in the pit. Then they stepped on the ground to firm it up. lease reading n novelcool.?M Lu Yang kicked the ladder, it remainedn unmoved and instead caused his right foot to numb. Good, it''s sturdy. I''ll go first, and if I succeed, you follow. No problem. Meng Jingzhou nodded. Lu Yang rubbed his hands together, took two steps in one stride, climbing the ladder smoothly. Reaching the corner of the ladder, parallel to the fiftieth step, he muttered a curse. Lu Yang forced himself to look straight ahead, not looking down, and moved forward like a caterpillar. The crowd on the steps looked up to see Lu Yang progressively approaching the fiftieth step, their eyes wide open in astonishment. What they saw was a giant ladder planted in the ground, bending at a ninety-degree angle at its end, the goal was the fiftieth step. The crowd did see Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou making the ladder, but they didn''t think much about it. They were struggling to reach the fortieth step, concerned about what the two were planning; if it turned out to be nonsense, they didn''t have the strength to come back to the fortieth step. Then they would totally fail this trial. Man Gu, among them, progressed the fastest and had reached the forty-ninth step. But the fiftieth step was as insurmountable as a chasm, he felt like he was carrying a heavy mountain on his back, ready to crush him. Then he watched with wide eyes as Lu Yang climbed past him, and reached the fiftieth step. Lu Yang made it through without a hitch, successfully passing the trial. Meng Jingzhou followed closely and also succeeded. The first and second place have emerged. At the same time, outside Wenxin Mountain, the disciples of Seek Dao Sect were causing havoc. Don''t stop me, I must teach these two a lesson today, I promise, I won''t beat them to death! Dai Bufan was so angry that his muscles bulged like a bear that had its honey stolen. The junior brothers and sisters rushed up to persuade: Elder Brother Dai, you mustn''t fight! Elder Brother Dai, you need to calm down. If anything happens to the ones participating in the trial, it will ruin the reputation of our Seek Dao Sect! Bullying the weak will ruin your reputation, Elder Brother Dai! Elder Brother Dai, don''t forget, the third trial is a test of seeking the Dao''s heart, you absolutely mustn''t impulsively get angry! Hearing the last sentence, Dai Bufan calmed down. Yes, the third trial is a test of seeking the Dao''s heart. Such a hot temper was not conducive to future cultivation. Wait, the third trial is for them, not me! The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect were in chaos again. Seeing this, the River Spirit felt somewhat relieved and returned to the river, no longer seeking trouble with the two. Perhaps Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s successful cooperation and example inspired others. The participating disciples shouted and finally rushed to the fiftieth step. Man Gu was the first one, followed by people Lu Yang didn''t recognize. They were all behind Lu Yang. Lu Yang didn''t know what their physical attributes were, and finally, the Dual Spirit Roots who Lu Yang had seen before. Those who were left tried persistently but could not take a step forward. They wanted to descend the mountain and climb to the fiftieth step using the ladder made by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Unfortunately, they had to endure a huge pressure to go down the mountain. Their bodies were no longer able to go up or down a single step. The third trial is over. Those who remain on the mountain are disqualified. Yun Zhi announced coldly, instructing Dai Bufan to bring the people down. Wenxin Mountain''s compulsion to keep people in place exceeded the abilities of ordinary people to remove, even Dai Bufan was incapable. To go to the mountain to fetch people, they must bear the pressure of Wenxin Mountain and climb step by step. Dai Bufan glared at Lu Yang ferociously before scaling Wenxin Mountain. He looked relaxed, climbing to the fiftieth step successively. Those who had just passed the third trial watched as Dai Bufan eased his way up and then considered their own struggles to reach the fiftieth step, feeling a great disparity. There''s nothing difficult to understand. You''re only fourteen or fifteen years old. Even though your families have supported you to start practicing cultivation early, you''re shadows on the water, flowers in the mirror, without real experience. You cannot understand what is the Dao, what is immortality. Cultivation requires mindfulness. When your cultivation is complete, climbing Wenxin Mountain will be no problem. In the end, Yun Zhi added as if remembering something, Congratulations on becoming disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Yun Zhi waved her hand, her bracelet jingled, and a mist rose and formed a cloud supporting everyone. Lu Yang stood on the cloud, watching as the distance to the ground increased. He forced down his saliva, his heart in his throat. Damn it. Cultivation is really exciting. Yun Zhi stood on the cloud, speaking to the junior brothers and sisters below cleaning up, You''ve worked hard today. After cleaning up, you can go back to your own matters. The junior brothers and sisters all said in unison, yes, then they counted one, two, three, dismantling and transporting the ladder made by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. What is the meaning of placing a ladder on Wenxin Mountain? Lu Yang on the cloud did not dare open his eyes. However, he heard others all sounding excitedly, praising the scenery. Unable to resist his curiosity, he also opened his eyes and was subsequently stunned by the sight before him, dumbstruck. A mountain sat in the center of a range, it stood tall and straight, reaching the clouds. The cliffs on its four sides were steep and vertical, resembling an immortal sword. Eight mountains enveloped mysterious atmospheres protecting the center mountain, and layers of mountain ranges enclosed the core nine mountains. The layers of mountains looked like a blooming lotus, breathtaking! The mystical fog surrounding the nine mountains added a sense of mystery. Yun Zhi calmly spoke, The core of the Seek Dao Sect has nine peaks. The centermost peak is where the sect leader is located, called Sky Gate Mountain, and the other eight peaks belong to the Eight Elders. Each of them has their own specialties, resulting in these eight mountains each having different purposes. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides these mountains, some are trial sites of the sect, some are extensions of the Elder''s mountains, some are cultivation grounds for Seek Dao Sect disciples, and some are dangerous areas, where insufficient cultivation could mean death. This cannot be fully explained in a few words, you can explore gradually later. Cultivation seeks fate. During the next month, you can move freely within Seek Dao Sect, visit mountains, go to the Scripture Pavilion, consult Elder Brothers and Elders. After a month, you have to choose an Elder to be your master, of course, the prerequisite is that the Elder agrees to take you as a disciple. Man Gu asked without hesitation, Can we only choose the Elders? Can we choose the Sect Leader? Yes, but the Sect Leader usually doesn''t like teaching disciples, your chances of success are slim. Hearing Yun Zhi''s words, many still wanted to be disciples of the Sect Leader. The Seek Dao Sect is one of the Five Great Immortal Sects in the Central Continent. Its Sect Leader is superior and undoubtedly powerful, with few opponents in the Cultivation World. Being a disciple of such a high-level person brings countless benefits, both obvious and hidden. Later, someone will take you to your respective abodes. Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, you two stay behind. Chapter 7 – 7 Humble Elders_1 Chapter 7 Humble Elders_1 Translator: 549690339 After everyone left, the two of them looked nervously at their feet, worried that Yun Zhi would question them about their attempt to cheat. lease reading n novelcool.?M After a while, Yun Zhi finally spoke slowly. Unexpectedly, both of you passed the test and became disciples of my Seek Dao Sect. Both of you ranked high in the three tests, especially the third one where one of you came first and the other came second. Overall, your scores were the best. However, this does not mean that you two performed the best in this batch. For example, Man Gu from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe you''ve met, Tao Yaoye with Feather Transformation Immortal Body who ranked behind you, and Li Haoran with Fire Spirit Root are all geniuses no less exceptional than you. Meng Jingzhou looked overly pleased with himself, winking at Lu Yang: Feather Transformation Immortal Body is much rarer than Single Spiritual Root. However, our eldest senior sister''s assessment was that he ''ranks behind us'', which shows her high regard for us. Lu Yang resignedly explained: What the eldest senior sister probably meant was that the person with the Feather Transformation Immortal Body was behind us in line during the first test. Although your performance was good, you can''t be complacent and arrogant. When you start your true cultivation, you must stay humble and diligent. At the increasingly stern tone of their eldest senior sister, the two hastily pledged to be diligent and persistent in their future cultivation, vowing not to slack off. Seeing that they were not just paying lip service, Yun Zhi''s face softened a bit: Since you two have helped me out, I''ll give you each an opportunity. Meng Jingzhou, you have pure yang Spirit Root, abundant Qi and Blood, and you are the bane of ghosts and spirits. Of the eight Elders, the Third Elder is in deep harmony with this path, you can take him as your mentor. Overjoyed, Meng Jingzhou quickly thanked her: Thank you, eldest senior sister. Lu Yang, you have Sword Spirit Root, which makes you a natural seedling for swordsmanship. The best in our sect for swordsmanship is our master, who is also the Sect Leader. You should take him as your mentor. But sister, you just said that the Sect Leader does not like to instruct disciples Lu Yang said softly. He noticed a difference in emphasis C while her advice to Meng Jingzhou was you can take him as your mentor, for Lu Yang it was you should take him as your mentor. The implication was not the same. No worries, the matter of acknowledging masters can be decided for him. Yun Zhi''s casual tone took Lu Yang aback, as if even if the Sect Leader did not agree, he had to. I''m merely making a suggestion. Like all other disciples, you have a month of adjustment period. After a month, you can then decide which master you wish to acknowledge. Having said this, Yun Zhi then flew towards Sky Gate Mountain, wherein resided the Sect Leader. Sky Gate Mountain, council hall. A gleaming Water Mirror was suspended in the air. Under a magical spell, the full process of the three trials could be clearly seen from any direction. The eight figures in the hall expressed varying views about the disciples who passed the tests. They either nodded or shook their heads, praised or scolded. The debate became so heated that it looked as if they were about to come to blows. Instances like this had happened before. Among the eight figures, several had strong characters and would resort to using magic when words failed them. What was supposed to be a simple evaluation of the younger generation turned into a major test of strength, an eye-opener for the whole Seek Dao Sect. Considering this, the eight figures present were not in their true forms, so even if they became aggravated, a fight would not ensue. This young man, Man Gu, isn''t bad; he has a pure lineage from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe and unparalleled brute strength. He''s also straightforward, suitable as my successor. What a pity that he''s too straightforward. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe was extinguished for the same reason. If there''s a chance in the future, he should be cultivated with emphasis. What do you mean ''suitable as your successor''? It''s been a long time since I''ve found a suitable successor for my art of Refining. Man Gu is focused in his work. It''s only right that he becomes my disciple! The two elders were so engrossed in their dispute that they pounded the table conditionally. The other elders didn''t pay attention to these two foolish old men. They continued their review: Feather Transformation Immortal Body, impervious to all Dharma. Undefiled and unmatched. Ascending to immortality through Feather Transformation, it''s been so long since we last saw one. If you calculate the time, the last Feather Transformation Immortal body appeared when we had just entered the Seek Dao Sect. What a pity that the last one with Feather Transformation Immortal Body practiced too hastily. He perished without making a name for himself in the Central Continent, as he was overly eager to achieve perfect embodiment of his Immortal Body. Sixth Elder, among us, you are the most familiar with the Immortal Body, maybe this woman is fated to be your student. Li Haoran who has Fire Spirit Root and is ideally suited for refinement of pills, is a promising talent, but his temperament is too fiery and he can''t calm down. In the third task, he exerted all his energy at the start, in the overzealous ambition to surpass Man Gu. He exhausted all his strength prematurely and fell behind as a result, eventually being the last one to complete the task. As for this young man from the Meng family and Lu Yang, one has a Pure Yang Spirit Root and the other a Sword Spirit Root. Each is one-of-kind, and their way of passing the test is ingenious and impressive. Good talents like these Elder Brother, why don''t you consider taking them in? Indeed, indeed. You only have one disciple, Dai Bufan, who has already completed his training. There''s no need for further instruction. Taking in two more talents now, won''t it make a magnificent story when they succeed in the future? Shut up, always avoiding the main point, with the way these two cleared the test, I won''t have a peaceful life once I take them in. I just want to retire in peace and be an Elder, so don''t make trouble for me! Second Elder, why don''t you take them in? Do you want me to take you in first? None of the eight elders showed the slightest interest in taking in the two single Spiritual Root geniuses. Damn it, whoever takes these two in, won''t have a peaceful second half of life. Eh, look, Yun Zhi is suggesting to these two. One to be taken in by the Sect Leader and the other by the Third Elder?! All attention was focused on the Third Elder, who sighed as if resigned to his fate. Yun Zhi''s suggestion was not wrong, he was most suitable for cultivating Pure Yang Spirit Root. Among the eight figures, the Third Elder was the most imposing; a body full of taut muscles and overflowing vitality, he looked like a blazing torch in the dark, the typical Body Cultivator. It was said that when he was young, his vitality was so overflowing that he could not control it. He would often run to the Spirit Field and chase away the cow demons, plowing the fields himself. Speaking of which, hasn''t the Sect Leader been in seclusion for nine years now? It seems so. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone remembered that they actually had the position of Sect Leader. It seemed to make little difference whether they had one or not. So how should the one with Sword Spirit Root acknowledge his master? While they were talking, a beautiful figure flew in on a cloud. As the cloud dissipated, it revealed the figure of the Eldest Senior Sister. Yun Zhi pays her respects to all her uncles. All of them quickly stood up to return the greeting. With the current Sect Leader in seclusion, Yun Zhi was acting on behalf of him, controlling all of the sect, her status was above the eight elders. Yun Zhi understands that all of our uncles have their preferred disciples. However, acknowledging a master is a matter of great Causality and can''t be forced. I hope that you won''t excessively interfere when they are choosing their masters. The elders naturally understood this concept and laughed: Of course, of course. However, is the one with Sword Spirit Root being accepted under the Sect Leader a decision made by the Sect Leader or by you Speaking of the Sect Leader, Yun Zhi frowned slightly, she seemed a little unhappy and coldly replied: Does it make a difference? The eight elders fell silent. Indeed, there was no difference. Joking aside, would the Sect Leader dare to oppose any decisions you make? Chapter 9 – 9 Central Continent_1 Chapter 9 Central Continent_1 Translator: 549690339 Should I pay compensation? Lu Yang asked nervously, his most valuable possession was probably his brain. lease reading n novelcool.?M Compensation? The Senior Brother glanced at the book in his hand and then at Lu Yang, the corner of his eyes twitching fiercely. According to the regulations, Spirit Stones should indeed be compensated, but the problem is that if this book gets out, the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes would join hands to march from the Demon Territory to the Central Continent, driving right up to Seek Dao Sect. Even though Seek Dao Sect does not fear the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes, and dragon liver and phoenix marrow taste delicious, a source of nourishment for both Yin and Yang But they were a reputable sect after all, and having a forbidden book like Dragon and Phoenix Changes in the Scripture Pavilion, would eventually tarnish their reputation. Having thought about it, the Senior Brother discreetly tucked the book into his sleeve, maintaining a calm face. Compensation? What book did you damage? I didn''t see anything. Destroying a book in the Scripture Pavilion would be too conspicuous and could trigger the Array Method. It''s better to destroy it outside. Lu Yang instantly understood what was going onhis Senior Brother wanted to keep it for himself. Thus, nothing happened just now. Their eyes met, and a smile formed on the corners of their mouths, as if they truly understood each other''s intentions. The forbidden book was a minor incident; Lu Yang had not forgotten his purpose for coming to the Scripture Pavilion. After searching for quite a while, he finally found the book he wanted that introduced the Central Continent C Discussion on the Topography of the Continent. Lu Yang rubbed his hands with excitement and started to read carefully. There are human, demon, ghost and other races in the world. The Central Continent is the gathering place for the human race. The greatest force on the continent is the Great Xia Dynasty, the only country in the Central Continent. It represents the orthodoxy of the human race. So, even though my home is near Seek Dao Sect, it still falls within the territory of the Great Xia Dynasty. To the east of the continent is a vast ocean with scattered islands dotted within. From time to time, ancient demon beasts like the Kun Peng and the primordial Chen appear. To the west of the continent is the Golden Buddha Kingdom, a boundless pure land filled with many temples. To the south of the continent is the demon territory of the Demon Race. The Dragon and Phoenix Tribes dominate the demon territory. The demons are cruel and bloodthirsty. The Great Xia Dynasty has frequent conflicts with the demon territory, and demons hidden within the Great Xia Dynasty pose a threat to the human race. To the north of the continent is the North Pole, where the ice does not melt, and nothing grows. There are few human traces, and other creatures seldom show themselves, only very powerful races live there. The Central Continent is the most populous place for humans, and there are also the most cultivators. Some cultivators choose to become officials, while more choose to start their sect or join one. Sects are all over the Central Continent, and the strongest among them are the Five Great Immortal Sects, including the Seek Dao Sect, which are leaders of the Righteous Path. The book also says that among the Five Great Immortal Sects, there must be a Great Power at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, or a means to rival a cultivator at that stageCould it be that the Sect Leader is a Great Power at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Or do we have an Elder in Seek Dao Sect who remains hidden from the world? Realizing that he may have the good fortune to be under the leadership of a Great Power at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Lu Yang felt a bit thrilled. He stood up and fetched a cup of water, taking a sip to suppress his excitement before sitting down and continuing to read. Demon Path cultivators are bloodthirsty, using the lives of spiritual beings to enhance their own cultivation level. They are even more harmful than the Demon Race. Demon Path cultivators are ultimately not up to the standard, hiding in the dark corners, under the joint suppression of the Great Xia Dynasty and the Five Great Immortal Sects. They can only operate secretly and dare not show their faces. Apart from Demon Path cultivators, the book also mentioned something called the Evil Demon, which was very vague. It said that Evil Demons are born without conscience, they are the shadow of the human race, beyond ordinary reasoning, they should be avoided when seenit was all very profound, and Lu Yang couldn''t quite figure out what an Evil Demon was. Ordinary people use gold, silver, and copper as currency, while cultivators use lower, middle, and higher-ranked Spirit Stones as currency. Next, Lu Yang started to learn about the basic knowledge of the Cultivation World, such as the standards for dividing different realms, what kinds of skills are included in cultivation, the types of demon beasts, the levels of cultivation techniques, the history of the Central Continent, etc Based on what Lu Yang had heard from the storyteller in the teahouse, it was nowhere near enough for him to stand firm in the Cultivation World. As Lu Yang looked at the mystical knowledge line by line, he couldn''t help but get lost in it, roaming in the sea of knowledge until the evening, feeling hungry in his stomach, he realized that he hadn''t eaten all day. By now, the Senior Brother at the entrance to the Scripture Pavilion had been replaced by Senior Sister. Lu Yang respectfully asked, Excuse me, Senior Sister, I just arrived yesterday and I''m still unfamiliar with the Seek Dao Sect. Does our sect have a place to eat? The Senior Sister was startled by Lu Yang, she trembled slightly and avoided eye contact. She was very afraid to talk to people. Generally, everyone was able to abide by the rules of the Scripture Pavilion, so there was no need to remind them, and her nature was well suited to this place. She didn''t dare to look Lu Yang in the eye, and spoke in a low, whispery voice, So you''re a new Junior Brother. The Seek Dao Sect does have a dining hall, but as an older student, I don''t recommend you eating there. Lu Yang was puzzled, Why is that? Is there a problem with the dining hall? It''s on Fifth Elder''s peak, Hundred Refinement Peak. Lu Yang was taken aback, this name didn''t sound like a place to cook: What is this Hundred Refinement Peak about Fifth Elder is good at refining, so, of course, Hundred Refinement Peak is for refining. The dining hall is located on Hundred Refinement Peak, and the cooks there are all top-notch refiners, their buns can pierce through mountains, the rice grains can be used as hidden weapons, and the fried dough sticks can even break steel bones. Lu Yang didn''t know where to start, .why can a cook be a refiner? The Senior Sister timidly explained, Think about it, Junior Brother, the most important thing for a cook is the temperature and timing, and a refiner is best at controlling that. The relationship between the two professions is closer than you think. Lu Yang nodded earnestly, It''s indeed closer than I imagined. The Senior Sister looked at Lu Yang''s simple attire and hesitated for a moment, Plus, purchasing weapons, oh, sorry, I meant eating in the dining hall requires spirit stones, and you don''t seem to be wealthy. The clothing of a typical cultivator was not overly luxurious, but at least it was made from materials like sky silkworm thread and other common spiritual materials, which were impervious to water and fire. Lu Yang''s attire was plain, his clothes mended in spots with numerous patches of cloth that made it clear at first glance he was of ordinary origin. Embarrassed, Lu Yang gave a wry smile. He indeed had no Spirit Stones. There''s no need to be embarrassed. There are many disciples from ordinary origins in Seek Dao Sect. The Senior Sister whispered comfortingly. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There''s a way to get food UmYou could go to Elixir Cauldron Peak and see if there are any discarded fasting elixirs there. You could ask them for some. Elixir Cauldron Peak has high standards for elixirs, and when they say ''discarded'', it''s really just that the quality isn''t high enough. There''s no need to worry about it being poisonous. But at Elixir Cauldron Peak, you must be careful of Seventh Elder, the peak elder, as well as Senior Brother Wu Ming, Senior Brother Wen Da, Senior Sister Qingkong, Junior Brother Long YanIn short, be careful. Lu Yang pushed aside his bewilderment and bowed his hand in salute, My name is Lu Yang, thank you, Senior Sister. May I ask your name? My name is Zhou LuLu. Chapter 10 – 10: Even the Air Smells Sweet at Elixir Cauldron Peak_1 Chapter 10: Even the Air Smells Sweet at Elixir Cauldron Peak_1 Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang bid farewell to Zhou LuLu and arrived at Elixir Cauldron Peak. Just as he reached the foot of the mountain, he smelled a strong aroma of medicine. lease reading n novelcool.?M As expected of Elixir Cauldron Peak, even the air is full of fragrance. The rumored Cave Heaven and Immortal Mountain Islands couldn''t be more so. Lu Yang couldn''t help but to take a few more deep breaths, feeling as if his body was floating, as if he was going to ascend to immortality. Junior Brother, don''t breathe it in! A voice came from a short distance away, seeing Lu Yang taking more deep breaths, the person became more anxious. Junior Brother, quickly perform the Turtle Breath Technique. Eh, you seem to be a mortal, then quickly cover your nose. This smell is from poisonous gas I accidentally released while refining medicine This was the last word Lu Yang heard before he fell unconscious. What a ghostly place, even the smell is poisonous Lu Yang muttered, feeling unsteady, as if the whole world started spinning, then the world went dark and he fell to the ground. Facts proved that whether or not a smell is pleasant has no correlation to whether it is toxic. When Lu Yang regained consciousness, he saw a big face in front of him and woke up with a jolt. The person chuckled awkwardly, Junior Brother Lu, you''re awake, does it still hurt? Lu Yang''s identity was written on a jade pendant. Lu Yang blinked his eyes and felt a soreness all over his body, as if he had been rolled into a ball then flattened with a rolling pin. This was a pill refining room. The smell of medicine was strong, and the temperature was much higher than outside. There was a large refining furnace in the middle of the room surrounded by shelves filled with bundles of herbs and white porcelain bottles, presumably containing successfully refined elixirs. There were piles of drawings depicting the methods of refining elixirs and caged mice on the floor, unfamiliar people would have a hard time finding where to step. There was only one bed in the refining room, which was the one Lu Yang was lying on. My name is Wu Ming. I''m sorry, Junior Brother. I was lost in my thoughts while refining a pill and lost control of the flame, turning the elixir into poison. But you don''t need to worry. Although I often turn elixirs into poison by accident, I have never poisoned anyone to death before. Wu Ming said proudly. the more you say, the more worried I get. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang struggled to sit up, moved his buttocks a bit, leaning against the intersection of the bed and the wall. It felt somewhat better this way. Lu Yang felt an itch on his head, touched the back of it, remained silent for a moment before asking, Since I only inhaled the poisonous gas, why is there a bandage on the back of my head? Wu Ming explained awkwardly, I was carrying you and got distracted, causing your head to knock on the ground. But you don''t need to worry too much, anyone alive can be cured on my Elixir Cauldron Peak! The elixirs I have on hand are all too potent and not suitable for you to take. During the time you were unconscious, I specially refined some elixirs that even mortals can take. Wu Ming proudly presented Lu Yang with two pills. The elixirs were golden and had three rings on them. Lu Yang knew these were elixir patterns, indicating that the refined elixir had reached nearly perfect quality. Lu Yang still dared not eat them. He just wanted to come to Elixir Cauldron Peak to ask for a few fasting elixirs, but ended up lying in bed with a bandaged head before he even got started. If he dared to eat anything now, even Yama would probably compliment him for his recklessness. It''s not poisonous, really. Wu Ming guaranteed again and again. Seeing that Lu Yang didn''t believe him, Wu Ming demonstrated using a mouse. The mouse seemed to know that its end was near, and squeaked incessantly as Wu Ming picked it up, as if saying goodbye to its wife and children. The mouse swallowed the elixir and fell down, lifeless. Its wife and children, seeing this, cried mournfully as if they were facing their future. Lu Yang: Wu Ming: It was an accident, all an accident. The mouse is small and can die from a little bit of poison. It definitely won''t be the same for humans. I know where things went wrong, please wait, and I will refine another batch for you. Lu Yang hurried to divert Wu Ming''s attention, Senior Brother, you said that you are always lost in thought, which leads to distraction. What problem are you thinking about? Wu Ming was indeed distracted, and began to sum up his thoughts, Elixir, elixir, the emphasis is on the word ''medicine''. Naturally, elixirs are able to cure diseases and save people. But fasting elixirs are not meant to be taken by sick people, so why are they also considered elixirs? If you say that fasting elixirs belong to elixirs, then elixirs are not only for curing diseases and saving people, but also for eating. If you say that fasting elixirs do not belong to elixirs, then what do fasting elixirs belong to? Lu Yang felt that unless he took out his brain and roasted it in a pill furnace for three days and three nights, it would be impossible to come up with this kind of problem. Speaking of fasting elixirs, the only thing I can give mortals here is the fasting elixir. We have strawberry, apple, and watermelon flavors. Do you want to try some? They are not poisonous. Wu Ming was offering a handful of colorful beans. Lu Yang, remembering Yama''s eager expectations, did not accept Wu Ming''s gift. Several people were practicing refining fasting elixirs at Elixir Cauldron Peak; no matter who was refining them, they''d certainly be safer than the ones Wu Ming made. Junior Brother, if you need anything, remember to call me. It''s free. Wu Ming enthusiastically bid goodbye when Lu Yang was leaving. Lu Yang quickly hobbled away. The next day, the Seventh Elder from the Elixir Cauldron Peak heard about Lu Yang''s tragic experience and sent him the real healing elixir for mortals and a gourd of fasting elixirs. Lu Yang recovered. For the next month, Lu Yang lived a fulfilling life, rotating between the Scripture Pavilion, Teaching Peak, and Abode. Lu Yang eagerly absorbed the cultivation knowledge he had never encountered before, like a traveler in the desert seeing a spring, thirstily drinking it in. A month later, everyone was granted their wish and became disciples of the various elders. Meng Jingzhou became a disciple of the Third Elder, Man Gu became a disciple of the Fourth Elder, Li Haoran with his Fire Spirit Root became a disciple of the Fifth Elder, and Tao Yaoye with her Feather Transformation Immortal Body became a disciple of the Sixth Elder This surprised Lu Yang. He thought that Man Gu would become a disciple of the Third Elder like Meng Jingzhou. The Third Elder was a renowned Body Cultivator in the Cultivation World who no one dared to grapple with. As someone of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe lineage, Man Gu was most suitable to be taught by the Third Elder. In contrast, the Fourth Elder was a Confucian Cultivator, knowledgeable and not known for his strength. It was unclear why Man Gu chose the Fourth Elder as his master. The Fifth Elder was adept at refining tools, so it was suitable for Li Haoran with his Fire Spirit Root. Lu Yang had never met the Sixth Elder, but he heard that she was a breathtakingly beautiful woman, with an Immortal Body similar to Tao Yaoye''s. Man Gu becoming the disciple of the Fourth Elder wasn''t the most notable. The most notable was Lu Yang himself, who had become a disciple of the mysterious Sect Leader. It was said that the Sect Leader had not taken in any disciples for over a hundred years, living a carefree life. The disciples were all talking, wondering why the Sect Leader, who was still in seclusion, had accepted Lu Yang as a disciple. Under the envious gaze of everyone, Lu Yang was led to Sky Gate Mountain, where the Sect Leader resided, by his Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi. Chapter 11 – 11: Learning from the Master_1 Chapter 11: Learning from the Master_1 Translator: 549690339 At the peak of the Sky Gate Mountain, within the Primordial Palace, Lu Yang stood upright, respectfully awaiting the arrival of his master. lease reading n novelcool.?M The interior of the Primordial Palace was cold and silent, dust-free with wisps of rising smoke calming one''s spirit. Lu Yang noticed that three plaques were enshrined inside the hall, belonging to Daoist Xiantian, Celestial Master Guiyuan, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord respectively. These three were familiar to Lu Yang, they hold an exceptionally special significance within the Seek Dao Sect: Twelve hundred thousand years ago, Daoist Xiantian, who emerged from a Taoist temple, established the Seek Dao Sect. At that time, he was just an ordinary cultivator. There were thousands like him in the Central Continent. Therefore, the Seek Dao Sect initially only existed as a minor sect. A hundred thousand years ago, during the times of great chaos, the Seek Dao Sect produced an extraordinary genius. Although he didn''t rank in the top fifty in terms of natural talent for cultivation, he was intelligent, good at making friends, and possessed a hefty dose of righteousness. Moreover, he was blessed with fortune. He rose during the chaotic era, riding the trend of the times, standing at the forefront of the era, unmatched in his brilliance and cultivation. He was known as Celestial Master Guiyuan. The Seek Dao Sect flourished under the Celestial Master Guiyuan, and became one of the top sects at that time. On the occasion of the twenty-thousand-year celebration of the Seek Dao Sect, many close friends came to congratulate. He seized this opportunity, jointly with four other supreme cultivators of that time, to confirm the appellation of the Five Great Immortal Sects and gained worldwide recognition. However, nothing in the world is everlasting and always glorious. Fifty thousand years later, the Seek Dao Sect declined. The elder members were either nearing the end of their lives or died unexpectedly. Few could support the situation, and none of the disciples were promising. They were at a loss, ironically facing the embarrassing situation where they were rumored to be expelled from the Five Great Immortal Sects. Perhaps the Seek Dao Sect truly possessed good fortune. One day, an elder member of the Seek Dao Sect was exterminating a demon outdoors when they rescued a child from ruins. They brought the child back to the sect, and thereafter were astounded to discover that the child was a rare cultivating genius. Conforming to expectations, the child rapidly advanced in cultivation, becoming the most powerful Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator of the time within a few short years. That child was known as Vast Sea Daoist Lord, later referred to by the people of the posterity as the revivalist of the Seek Dao Sect. He prolonged the glory of the Seek Dao Sect by fifty thousand years, stretching on until this very day. Eldest Senior Sister, where''s our master? Lu Yang turned around. He had been waiting in the hall for a considerable amount time, but no one showed up except Eldest Senior Sister. Master is currently in seclusion, cultivating during a crucial period and cannot separate himself. I''m acting on his behalf to accept you as a disciple and instruct you in cultivation. Before starting formal cultivation, I''ll give you a brief introduction to our sect. There are very few rules set by our master. As long as you don''t go too far against morals and ethical standards, causing disaster to both heaven and earth, he won''t intervene. However, my bottom line is higher than his. What he won''t manage, I will. Master has four disciples, including you and me. Above you, there''s one senior brother and one senior sister. One of them usually stays in the Western Buddha Country, the other in the Southern Demon Realm. They hardly ever come back to the sect, making it challenging to meet them. You may have the opportunity to see them when your cultivation has achieved considerable progress and you have had the chance to travel around. For now Yun Zhi paused for a moment, taking out three portrait scrolls, arranging them side by side. They were Lu Yang''s yet-to-meet master, second senior brother, and third senior sister. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three people depicted in the portraits were smiling brightly. The master, with white hair and clear eyes, did not appear as muddled like other old people. He seemed like a free and uninhibited individual who fancied games and worldly life. The second senior brother had a gentle smile, his dashing facial features sparkling and elegant. The third senior sister was charming in countless ways, an exceedingly beautiful woman that could bring calamity to a nation. Master specifically instructed me that the sect has five of us in total including you. As there are only two of us present at your initiation ceremony, Master has prepared these portraits to represent their presence. Lu Yang glanced at Eldest Senior Sister and then at the vivid black-and-white portraits around him, which seemed to be watching him. He couldn''t help but feel a chill run down his spine. It was as if the whole sect was destroyed, leaving only him and Eldest Senior Sister. Three sticks of incense appeared in front of Lu Yang. Yun Zhi handed them over, These are Message Incense sticks. They can transmit your thoughts. Offering three sticks to the master conveys your gratitude and respect. The three incense sticks were lit and inserted into the small incense burner in front of the master''s portrait, Under the witness of the Ancestors and with Master above, please accept your disciple''s salute. Now it felt more appropriate than ever. After finishing the ceremony of becoming a disciple, Lu Yang asked with hesitation, Eldest Senior Sister, I know it''s a bit disrespectful to ask but, our master is really still alive, right? Lu Yang was afraid that Yun Zhi would sneer and say something like, The master has fallen, and the top brass have been keeping it under wraps. I can''t keep you around now that you know this secret. Yun Zhi was utterly confused, not understanding why Lu Yang would ask such a question. Obviously, he is alive. I''ve looked at your exam grades from the Teaching Peak. You''ve memorized the locations of the human body''s acupoints and meridians quite accurately, and you can recite and write the basic heart methods. That''s quite remarkable. Your enthusiasm for learning deserves praise. Now let''s start with the formal cultivation. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang''s face showed a look of real excitement and he listened more carefully. He could finally begin cultivation. As the official cultivation began, Eldest Senior Sister started, This is my first time teaching a disciple, and this is your first time being a disciple. Let''s bear with each other. But don''t worry, I''ve made sufficient preparations for today. Yun Zhi carefully lined up various small medicine jars, each labelled with the name of an elixir. Lu Yang had heard about some of them: The White Bone Pill that can bring one back from the brink of life and death. The Seven-Level Buddha Pill, one of the objects created by the Buddha Country to accumulate merits. Everyone who took the Seven-Level Buddha Pill gave a share of their merit to the Buddha Country. The Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Pill. There''s a saying in the cultivation world that one can exchange nine deaths for a new life with this pill. With these elixirs, it would be challenging for Lu Yang to die even if he wanted to. Body refinement comes before Qi refinement in cultivation. Since you''ve never experienced body refinement training, we shall start from zero. Yun Zhi casually broke through the space to take out two big water tanks from her storage space. Listening to the dull sound of the water tanks hitting the ground, Lu Yang''s heart sank, sensing a foreboding sign. Sword cultivation emphasizes sword intent and arm strength. Therefore, the first step in body refinement is to focus on the training of arm strength. I will demonstrate only once, you observe carefully. Yun Zhi stepped on the edge of the water tank as if it was flat ground. Then she caught the edge of another water tank with one hand and slightly lifted it. She let go of it before it land and repeated the process with her other hand. She repeated the process smoothly, making the training process pleasing to the eye. If you don''t consider the feelings of your arm, this method indeed can train one''s arm strength. It''s enough once you''re able to reach this level. Having put down the water tank, Yun Zhi spoke lightly. Lu Yang swallowed fearfully. Even without lifting it, it was clear that the water tank was half his height. If he were to fit into the tank, it was big enough to bury him with sand and soil. Such a gigantic tank was to be tossed and turned? This seemed like a death wish. Lu Yang bravely latched on one hand, holding his breath, and made all his moves in one go. He couldn''t lift it. He exerted force with both hands, then, using all his might, the water tank merely wobbled reluctantly, as if acknowledging Lu Yang''s efforts. Chapter 12 – 12 Lifting Heavily as if Lightly, Lifting Lightly as if Heavily_1 Chapter 12 Lifting Heavily as if Lightly, Lifting Lightly as if Heavily_1 Translator: 549690339 This water vat alone weighs at least 440 pounds! No matter how much he, Lu Yang, enjoyed playing in the mountains as a child, climbing trees and diving into rivers, hunting birds and catching fish, he could not lift such a heavy vat. lease reading n novelcool.?M With a casual wave, Yun Zhi drew a talisman on the vat and it became much lighter, just enough for Lu Yang to lift it with one hand. She took out a puppet to supervise Lu Yang. Let''s see how it goes after carrying it for a day. Yun Zhi left behind these indifferent words and disappeared into the clouds. Lu Yang and the puppet stared at each other before he sighed, tied his shirt around his waist, and began the torturous task of carrying the vat. The puppet supervised him, making him continue to carry the vat after each short rest, exploiting every ounce of his strength. When his arms were so tired they could not move, the puppet would feed him two Great Restoration Pills. When the pain in his arms was unbearable, the puppet would feed him two more pills. When Lu Yang was too tired and wanted to sleep, the puppet would again feed him two pills By the end of the day, Lu Yang was trembling, his arms limp, utterly unable to sense his arms anymore. If he swayed his body to the left, his left arm swung like a pendulum, if he swayed to the right, his right arm swung in the same way, and then he collapsed on the ground with a thud. As usual, the puppet fed him two Great Restoration Pills. Seeing that Lu Yang showed no reaction, it ended the day''s training and arranged a cart to take Lu Yang back, even covering him with a straw mat. Smelling the delicious aroma of food, Lu Yang started drooling, and his consciousness gradually returned. Finally able to eat, Lu Yang sighed in relief. If he hadn''t been able to eat, he would have thought himself not an apprentice of a cultivation sect, but a criminal whose major crimes could not be pardoned and imprisoned in a dungeon. As an apprentice of the Sect Leader, he did not need to worry about food. Instead of taking fasting pills every day, Yun Zhi prepared various dishes made from rare ingredients he did not recognize, subtly improving his body. Lu Yang still couldn''t lift his arms, the puppet had to feed him. After dinner, Yun Zhi made a large pot of body-refining concoction for Lu Yang to bathe in. The smell of spiritual herbs in the air almost made Lu Yang faint. Take this. Yun Zhi handed Lu Yang a hollow reed. What is this? You need to immerse your whole body in the body-refining concoction when you bathe. Your head will obviously stick out, so when you''re ready, dip your head in and breathe through this reed. Lu Yang felt that it really was just like Eldest Senior Sister to think of everything. Although she was torturing him, it was for his own good. After Yun Zhi left, Lu Yang stripped naked, bit down on the reed, and jumped into the tub with a splash, instantly releasing a scream that resembled a pig being butchered. Eldest Senior Sister, are you bathing with boiling water? Yun Zhi arrived at the courtyard where a cool breeze blew, dispersing the smell of the medicinal bath lingering on her. She started to consider what else she hadn''t thought about. She grew up in a Cave Heaven occupied by cultivators, and later joined the Seek Dao Sect to focus on cultivation, seldomly interacting with ordinary people, so she knew little about them. For the sake of teaching Lu Yang, she purposely found many books describing ordinary people''s lives. While Lu Yang was learning about cultivation, she was learning about the lives of ordinary people. However, it was clear that the books describing ordinary people did not include the temperature of their bath water. Hearing Lu Yang''s hoarse screams, Yun Zhi thought for a moment. It was too late to cool the water now, so the only option was Yun Zhi took out a bottle of burn ointment from her sleeve and placed it by the door, then knocked on the door. Junior Brother, I left the burn ointment at the door, remember to use it. After some time, with the relentless cultivation exercises, the special medicinal baths, and eating spirit beast meat, Lu Yang had transformed from an ordinary person to an outstanding artist skilled at juggling vats. Lu Yang juggled three vats, each weighing 440 pounds, as easily as if they were sandbags, forming an arc in the air. At the same time, he was able to walk around the rim of the vat in Eight Diagrams steps as easily as if he was walking on flat ground. Even when he tipped a vat over and steadied himself on the rolling vat, he was as stable as a mountain and had enough strength left to juggle three more vats! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With this skill alone, he could attract cheers on any street! Not bad, your body refinement progress is faster than I expected. Yun Zhi gave a light clap, greatly boosting Lu Yang''s confidence. Though Yun Zhi wasn''t often seen, she had been keeping an eye on Lu Yang''s progress. Can I start cultivating now? Lu Yang put the vat down and asked excitedly, waiting for the result without breathing hard. During his body refinement period, Meng Jingzhou came to see him, but the puppet chased him away after a few words. He heard that those in his cohort like Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu had already started channeling Qi into their bodies, became real cultivators and meditated every day, detached from the world, while he was still stuck in the hard process of body-refinement. This caused him some anxiety, feeling like he was lagging far behind, and the psychological gap was huge. Yun Zhi didn''t answer, pulling out a piece of tofu from her storage space. The tofu was extremely soft, trembling in Yun Zhi''s fair hand as if it was a water-filled balloon. Turn your palm down and grab it. Lu Yang didn''t think this should be hard and obediently followed her instruction, gripping the tofu. However, his finger slightly moved and the tofu crumbled, dropping to the ground. Yun Zhi gave Lu Yang another piece of tofu, signaling him to continue. Lu Yang refused to accept his failure, thinking the first time was an accident and that he shouldn''t make the same mistake the second time. Yet the tofu crumbled again, impossible to hold. After failing for the third time, Lu Yang realized the problemChis current strength was too great and naturally hard to control. The things around him were all tools for cultivators; if replaced with ordinary items, he would have to eat very carefully to avoid accidentally breaking his chopsticks or his bowl. Moreover, his strength had grown too quickly, and his mind hadn''t caught up with his body yet. His fingers spasming from time to time underscored this issue. Given these conditions, it was not going to be easy to hold something as soft as tofu. Yun Zhi didn''t give Lu Yang any more tofu. Instead, with her palm down, she held the tofu and shook it casually. The tofu trembled but did not break apart. Suddenly, Yun Zhi released her hand, and as the tofu fell, she quickly grabbed it once more! Lu Yang''s eyes widened. Catching the falling tofu? How could it be easy? Under Eldest Senior Sister''s control, the soft tofu was as malleable as iron, easily manipulated. You have mastered lifting a heavy weight as though it were light, but you are a long way from lifting light weights as though they were heavy. Lu Yang fell silent, knowing that he still had a long way to go in refining his body. The process of cultivation cannot be rushed. Meng Jingzhou and the others have been trained since childhood, enabling them to start cultivating directly. Catching up with them would not be easy. He had nobody to coach him as a child, but now, under Eldest Senior Sister''s personal guidance, and supported by the best resources, his progress was amazing. He had no reason not to be satisfied. Lu Yang remembered what Eldest Senior Sister told him: cultivation is a lifelong process, and temporary advantages or disadvantages didn''t matter. What mattered the most was who could persevere until the end. Lu Yang took a deep breath, realizing that his previous mindset was wrong. He readjusted his mindset by not focusing solely on his cultivation progress. Then he saw Eldest Senior Sister instruct the puppet to push over a cart full of tofu. Chapter 13 – 13 Inhale Air into Body_1 Chapter 13 Inhale Air into Body_1 Translator: 549690339 Unlike training strength, where he could consume Spirit Beast meat to boost his power or soak in a medicinal bath to invigorate his physique, training control had to depend solely on himself. lease reading n novelcool.?M This process required intense focus and care. As Eldest Senior Sister would say, Find the right feel. Use your body to control your power, not just your mind (Lingtai). What Lu Yang had to do was to naturally grab the tofu without conscious effort. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the end of a day, Lu Yang was soaked with the smell of tofu, his eyes strained nearly to pulleyed due to focusing on the tofu for too long. Luckily, the puppet was experienced and with a couple of slaps, Lu Yang''s eyes returned to normal. When meal time came, Lu Yang silently looked at the table full of tofu dishes. Stir-fried tofu, deep-fried tofu, steamed tofu, tofu pudding, tofu cooked in soy milk All the ingredients were tofu that Lu Yang had crumbled during the day. According to what he heard, the tofu pudding and the soy milk were kindly donated by a local shop. Lu Yang silently thanked his ancestors. Lu Yang knew that until he could fully control his strength, he would not be able to change his diet. In other words, either he or the tofu certainly wouldn''t survive the process. Tofu in itself is not a common meal. Consuming it over a long term can help Cultivators balance the Five Elements within their bodies, prolong their stamina during battles, and offer countless other benefits. But no one can bear eating tofu day in and day out. Having no other choice, Lu Yang buried his head in his meal, contemplating how he could better control his strength the next day. The sleeping Lu Yang felt a glaring white light shining on his face, causing his eyelids to tighten, and his face to twist. Slowly adjusting to the strong light, he tried to open up his eyes. This was an immaculate space surrounded by a dense mist, only a small area around Lu Yang was clearly visible, and he could not find a light source. Where is this? Lu Yang was somewhat panicked. He had been sleeping in the Seek Dao Sect with countless masters around him, with his Eldest Senior Sister next door. Who could quietly move him to this mysterious space? Who was friend or foe? A majestic voice boomed out from the mist, resonating like an ancient echo sweeping across the river of time. Young man, this is a space temporarily constructed by me. No one can perceive it, the voice said. Lu Yang shivered. The owner of the voice possessed an unthinkable level of skill, so he could only hope that they held no malintent towards him. I have witnessed the passage of countless epochs, seen numerous Great Powers dominate the world with their Cultivation Levels. Yet in the end, none can escape the erosion of time. Passionate ambitions battling heaven and earth eventually dissolve into sighs drawn at their deathbeds. Regardless of their extraordinary talents, I lead a free and easy life, eternally existent. The voice bore traces of weariness, sounding ancient and hoarse, with a faint hint of the desolation of countless years. The existence of this great being was more than Lu Yang could comprehend. Today, I''ve had a whim and divination revealed that you and I are fated. So I''ve summoned your soul to this temporary space of inheritance. In this space, every resource you would need from the Qi Refinement Stage to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage C techniques, elixirs, secret books, cultivation experiencesyou name it, we have it. With every stage you reach, you can unlock a part of my legacy. Lu Yang took a sigh of relief; it seemed that the speaker was benevolent. He respectfully asked, Who are you, senior? The senior let out three hearty laughs and walked out from the dense mist. The senior had a clean face and a fair complexion, and his head was squareit was a block of tofu. The tofu senior approached Lu Yang, speaking faster, I am the Heavenly Sovereign of Tofu. What you see here is the culmination of my lifelong knowledge. The more tofu you eat, the faster your Cultivation Level will advance. Your foundation will be solid, and challenging those above your level, getting adored left and right, and reaching the peak of the continent will not be a problem Lu Yang woke up with a start, drenched in a cold sweat. He rose from the bed, looking around in pitch darkness interrupted only by an eerie silence. That''s when he let out a sigh of relief . It was just a dream, thankfully it was a dream. Lu Yang noticed a chill running down his spine and he shivered, still anxious. Yun Zhi slowly opened her eyes, a blue beam retreating from Lu Yang''s room back to her fingertip. This should motivate him to cultivate harder, Yun Zhi murmured. Her Master had once instructed her that pressure, when applied appropriately, could become a driving force and make people strive harder. Yun Zhi herself was a perfect example. Therefore, she believed in her Master''s words and used a dreaming magic skill to apply a slight pressure on Lu Yang. I must admit, some of the lines provided by the Eighth Elder were pretty embarrassing, it''s a wonder how he managed to say them. Yun Zhi always sought guidance from others, all the steps and lines in the dream were written by the Eighth Elder, who guaranteed that it would definitely work. After some time passed, Yun Zhi saw Lu Yang easily gripping the tofu, tossing it high into the air, and catching it with ease. He started to use the tofu like a beanbag, tossing it back and forth with the puppet. The soft tofu felt like a part of his body, controlled at will. You''ve done well, making the heavy feel light. You''re done with this stage, she announced. Lu Yang smiled. He was no longer who he was before. As he constantly practiced gripping tofu, his restless heart also began to calm. He was able to achieve it without any mantra or incantation. What should I train next? Lu Yang was no longer concerned about progressing at the same pace as the others. He trusted that Eldest Senior Sister had a purpose for his current training plan. Yun Zhi allowed a rare smile to spread on her face: To consolidate your accompaniment in the Chi Refinement stage. Lu Yang pointed to himself, dumbfounded, Chi Refinement stage? Me? He had no idea when he had entered the Chi Refinement stage. Wasn''t it mentioned in the books that there had to be a guide for one to guide the Chi into the body? A guide to cultivating, shutting off one''s five senses, and smooth-running one''s meridians was meant to facilitate success? If one lacked natural proficiency, supposed elixirs were to be used as aids. None of these prerequisites had been met by him so far. The Master had never instructed him on how to guide Chi into his body, nor had any esoteric cultivation techniques been handed down. He hadn''t closed off his five senses and turned to a mystical sixth sense, as far as the meridians were concerned, he could hardly recall their arrangement straight. While members of the Seek Dao Sect didn''t need to rely on elixirs to guide Chi into their bodies C all of them were one in a thousand talents. If they needed elixirs to even enter the Qi Refinement stage, they might as well leave Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang believed that he would not need the elixirs too, but the question was: how did he make it to the Qi Refinement stage? Three mornings ago, the Eldest Senior Sister hinted. Lu Yang recalled that morning three days ago. He had woken up early that day, facing the morning sun, with his eyes closed, contemplating how exactly to grasp the tofu. As he delved deeper into his thoughts, he gradually lost his perception of the outside world. He felt as if he had transformed into an upwardly ascending purified Chi, wandering between heaven and earth. As he sank back into consciousness and returned to his body, he felt as if a lightbulb went off in his head, and a warm current started to flow through his Dantian. And that''s when he first managed to grasp a block of tofu. Although he remembered that the Eldest Senior Sister was not present during his tofu practice, he realized now that she had been observing him all the while from a place unbeknownst to him. So, that feeling was probably the guiding of Chi into the body, Lu Yang muttered to himself, lost in thought. That feeling was truly uniqueClike being amidst the clouds, embracing a warmth, a feeling so comfortable that he didn''t want to open his eyes. Before he knew it, he had fulfilled his small wish, guided Chi into his body, and become a Qi Refinement Cultivator. Chapter 14 – 14 Elder Sister Said Its Right_1 Chapter 14 Elder Sister Said It''s Right_1 Translator: 549690339 In the Cultivation World, 99 percent of cultivators are at the Qi Refinement stage, so there is a habit among cultivators to divide the Qi Refinement stage into nine levels, and only afterwards do the realms include three sublevels. lease reading n novelcool.?M However, for the Seek Dao Sect, it is different. Qi Refinement is simply the threshold for entry, so why bother subdividing it? Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Seek Dao Sect only has the Qi Refinement stage, without any sublevels. Do other people also cultivate in this way, guiding the Qi into the body? Lu Yang was curious. If everyone else was cultivating in this manner, why was his progress the slowest? Yun Zhi shook her head, What you are practicing is the most primitive way of cultivation of the ancient ancestors. They resonated with nature, united heaven and man, guided Spiritual Energy into their bodies, and instantly became cultivators. The initial cultivation did not require the guidance of predecessors or the existence of cultivation techniques. What was needed was only constant enlightenment and the trial and error of the body itself. As for the meridians, during the medicinal bath, your meridians have been completely opened, allowing Spiritual Energy to flow smoothly. Under your state of unity of heaven and man, Spiritual Energy moves according to your feelings. This route is the best for you, superior to any level of cultivation technique. The Cultivation World tends to categorize cultivation techniques into five levels: Yellow, Mysterious, Earth, Heaven, and Immortal. But for Yun Zhi, there were only two kinds of cultivation techniques those suitable for her and those unsuitable for her. Any cultivation technique was not specifically designed for you when it was first created. There are many techniques suitable for those with the Sword Spirit Root, I even have a box full of them, but none of them are suitable for you. Starting today, I am assigning you a long-term task: to create your own cultivation technique. When Yun Zhi said to create a cultivation technique, she naturally did not mean for Lu Yang to explore on his own. She would guide him, but even so, one can imagine the difficulty of this task. Creating a cultivation technique was something that only the old veterans in the Cultivation World could do. Lu Yang twisted his mouth in discomfort, To create a cultivation technique, those predecessors, their status is high, and they have a thorough understanding of all realms. They are qualified to create cultivation techniques. Me, who just started to guide Qi into my body, to create a cultivation technique is a bit Yun Zhi interrupted Lu Yang''s complaint, Creating a cultivation technique is not as difficult as you might think. Do you know that the Seek Dao Sect has a rule? After the Foundation Establishment stage, each disciple must complete the tasks released by the Task Hall to fulfill their duties on the Righteous Path. Lu Yang nodded, he had heard of it. Other sects also have similar mechanisms, requiring their disciples to complete tasks because the sects don''t tolerate idleness. To prove your worth, you must contribute to the sect. However, the Five Great Immortal Sects were different: they asked their disciples to release tasks, not to contribute to the sect, but to contribute to the Righteous Path. The Five Great Immortal Sects leading the Righteous Path was not just empty talk. Generally, the tasks require going down the mountain to eliminate demons and expel ghosts, among other things. I don''t like the worldly troubles, so I chose another way to complete the tasks. What is it? Task Hall has a standing task: to back up a cultivation method not previously recorded by the Seek Dao Sect. This is also considered as completing a task. Then, Eldest Senior Sister, you Lu Yang has a bold and somewhat ridiculous idea. So, in order to complete the task, I created many cultivation techniques and tricked them into thinking that I found them in the Relic Blessed Cave. Unfortunately, I was found out later. How were you found out? Lu Yang asked further. Because according to the tasks I reported, I have been all over the Relic Blessed Cave, and I did not know which one to make up next. So, you see, creating a cultivation technique is not difficult. Yun Zhi gave her own experience as an example, with good reasoning, convincing Lu Yang. Lu Yang opened his mouth, wanting to say Eldest Senior Sister, I thought you were honest, but I didn''t expect you to lie, Eldest Senior Sister, your intelligence does not match us, and What you call creating a cultivation technique could be called random concoction on my part. Lu Yang looked into Yun Zhi''s indifferent eyes and all his words were reduced to one sentence. Eldest Senior Sister is right. Although you have become a cultivator, you are still far from being a qualified sword cultivator. Here''s a book for you. The Eldest Senior Sister handed over an ancient book, which was made from the skin of an unknown demon beast. It was large, thick, and heavy. ''Monster Field Chronicles''? Lu Yang opened the ancient book, feeling a sudden chill. Various demon beast images jumped off the pages, and he could even faintly hear the roars of the demon beasts. This book must be priceless! Lu Yang pondered as he turned the pages. Swordsmanship requires sword intent. He just started Qi Refinement, so how could he cultivate sword intent? He had heard that ancient swordsmen gained their initial sword intent in bloody battles with demon beasts, in the struggle between life and death, and while directly coping with the ferocious intent of the demon beasts. So the answer seemed clear: he had to envision the images of demon beasts, comprehend their ferocity, take the essence and discard the dross, and by incorporating thousands of demon beasts into a single point, he would gain his unique sword intent. Even though this methodology was challenging, it was perfectly suited for someone with the Sword Spirit Root like himself. He could also see Eldest Senior Sister''s deep expectations for him. I understand, Lu Yang said, understanding the implications of Eldest Senior Sister. Yun Zhi glanced at Lu Yang, she had no idea what he had understood. She gestured, and the puppet brought another cart of tofu. As long as you understand. To become a sword cultivator, you need precision. Take this Green Peak Sword. The next thing you need to do is to use the tip of the sword to carve the tofu into the shape of a demon beast. The shapes of the demon beasts are all in the book. Yun Zhi took out a sharp sword from her storage space, its blade glinting coldly. The words Green Peak were engraved on the hilt. Lu Yang: Tofu again? Perhaps that nightmare he had was actually a premonition, hinting at his future title as Tofu Celestial? Damn, he couldn''t afford to think like that. Lu Yang quickly banished this terrifying thought from his mind. As he took the Green Peak Sword, he felt that it was very lightweight. In fact, it was not that the Green Peak Sword was too light, but rather the opposite. The Green Peak Sword was definitely not designed for cultivators in the first three levels of Qi Refinement. The sword was too heavy, and they wouldn''t be able to lift it. But Lu Yang was different. After his training, he had developed such strength that even he had no concept of how strong he was. Bluntly speaking, he, as he was now, could easily knock out any cultivator of the first three levels of Qi Refinement with a single punch, no technique needed. Perhaps because he had stepped into the Qi Refinement stage and his innate talent for swordsmanship began to emerge, combined with the control gained from rigorous training, Lu Yang handled the Green Peak Sword with ease. In just over ten days, Lu Yang was able to carve tofu into the shapes of various demon beasts and into the shapes of himself and Eldest Senior Sister, even the likeness of the nine lotus-shaped peaks of the Seek Dao Sect. Following the folk entertainers, Lu Yang learned a new skill and made a name for himself in the kitchen. He had to speed up because he couldn''t eat any more tofu. After Lu Yang completed this stage, the Eldest Senior Sister appeared. After some encouragement, she took out a sesame seed. Sword cultivation also requires training in observation. Now I will toss this sesame seed into the tofu scraps, you must find it in the shortest possible time. Lu Yang fell to his knees, Eldest Senior Sister, can we find another way? The Eldest Senior Sister looked quietly at a begging Lu Yang, with no wave in her eyes. Oh. Chapter 15 – 15 Task Hall_1 Chapter 15 Task Hall_1 Translator: 549690339 Ever since then, Lu Yang''s life had been filled to the brim. In the early morning, he sat at the top of the mountain, with the Five Centers Toward Heaven, bathing in the morning light. In the forenoon, he practiced swordsmanship and nurtured his sword with his heart. Around noon, he rested under a tree for a while. In the afternoon, he emerged energized to spar against puppets and get beaten. After dinner, he read by the candlelight, completing the assignments Eldest Senior Sister gave him. lease reading n novelcool.?M After a year in this manner, Lu Yang''s cultivation level steadily increased. Look, isn''t that the Sect Leader''s fourth disciple, Lu Yang with the Sword Spirit Root? In the Task Hall, Lu Yang appeared in a white robe, his eyes vibrant, and a sword strapped to his waist with a red tassel, distinctly eye-catching. Anyone who looked at him would inevitably offer a compliment to such a promising young hero. The disciples of Seek Dao Sect mostly knew each other, especially in a place like the Task Hall. Whenever they saw someone unusual, they loved to discuss it for its novelty. As the first in the entrance examination with the Sword Spirit Root, Lu Yang had encountered the amicable River Spirit and Dai Bufan, was apprenticed to the Sect Leader, and had received personal coaching from Eldest Senior Sister. With these varying factors together, he shined brightly among the newcomer disciples and gained significant popularity, even surpassing Tao Yaoye, who possessed celestial beauty. Is that Lu Yang, the one personally trained by Eldest Senior Sister? Ah, indeed it is. I heard he has just become a Foundation Establishment cultivator after a year in the sect. He has entered the Foundation Establishment Stage, no wonder he is in the Task Hall. Looks like he is getting ready to take on tasks to temper himself. As for the curious gazes around him, Lu Yang had grown used to them. The disciples were correct in their assumptions. Lu Yang had successfully established his foundation seven days ago, took another seven days to stabilize it, and then formally emerged. Following Eldest Senior Sister''s instructions, he came out to explore. In the Task Hall, Lu Yang saw a variety of tasks that left him astounded. From beheading a major demon in a sea of corpses to helping find a lost cat or dog, they ran the full gamut. Take for example, the task Lu Yang was looking at currently, which was to find a legitimate Dual Cultivation Technique. Dual Cultivation Techniques fell into two categories: legitimate and indecent. Legitimate Dual Cultivation Techniques needn''t be elaborated; they mostly involved mutual assistance between the genders and the balance of Yin and Yang. The indecent Dual Cultivation Techniques definitely didn''t need any elaboration. The task was posted by a registered Fox Demon at Seek Dao Sect. Although one of Seek Dao Sect''s duties was to eliminate monsters, it didn''t kill monsters indiscriminately. For a monster with a clear identity and no intention to harm others, Seek Dao Sect wouldn''t subdue it. On the contrary, they would register such monsters and grant them legal identity. This Fox Demon was an example of that. Named Su Yan, this fox was an ordinary little fox living in the deep mountains and old forests. She was once trapped by a hunter''s snare. Fortunately, a member of the influential family happened to be playing on the mountain and saved her, leaving the hunter''s day''s efforts in vain. Later, Su Yan ate a Transfiguration Fruit in a hidden cave, activating the latent bloodline within her body and transforming her into a Fox Demon. Being a grateful creature, Su Yan changed into a human form to repay the influential disciple. By that time, the influential disciple had become the head of the family, and though he had seen many women, none was as beautiful as Su Yan. The two naturally got married. But then the problem arose. The Fox Demon was born with the Alluring Charm Body, absorbing Yang Qi uncontrollably. During intercourse, the husband would always be the one losing Yang Qi. Luckily, Yang Qi could be replenished and was not fatal, but it would simply reduce the frequency of their sexual activities. Being newlyweds yet having to limit their sexual activities was far from ideal. And when they increased their frequency, the husband began to look exhausted, which could start rumors. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, Su Yan hoped to practice a legitimate Dual Cultivation Technique to control her Alluring Charm Body. This task had been posted for a long time and no one had accepted it. It wasn''t because legitimate Dual Cultivation Techniques were particularly scarce, it''s just that anyone who completed the task would be known to possess one. Once they were known to have a legitimate technique, people would start speculating whether they also had an indecent Dual Cultivation Technique. If a fellow disciple asks for the indecent Dual Cultivation Technique, should you admit to having it or not? And would you give it? How would the Senior Sisters see you? This is a good task. I''ll take it. Someone behind Lu Yang said, judging by the voice, it was Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou was the most suitable for this task. With the Meng Family''s status, they definitely didn''t lack Dual Cultivation Techniques. And because of his Pure Yang Spiritual Root, he certainly wouldn''t have any indecent Dual Cultivation Techniques. Even if Meng Jingzhou had indecent Dual Cultivation Techniques, he could only stare helplessly. Meng Jingzhou had established his foundation before Lu Yang and this was his third task. You''ve also reached the Foundation Establishment Stage? Meng Jingzhou smiled. Both of them possessed mutant Single Spiritual Root, their cultivation talents were more or less the same. Lu Yang establishing his foundation so much later was quite unexpected. Thinking back to the torment he had suffered under Senior Sister in this past year, Lu Yang sighed, I''ve finally established my foundation. Once you have completed the task, let''s get together for a good meal. I''ll treat. Meng Jingzhou generously took charge. He had plenty of Spirit Stones. After Meng Jingzhou left, Lu Yang continued to browse the tasks posted on the wall. There are suspected traces of Demon Path rituals in the north. It is recommended that Golden Core Stage or above cultivators investigate. The reward is 400 contribution points. If additional information is found, extra rewards will be given. Daoist Li Hong at Shanhai Pass has lost his pet and needs someone to search for it. Lu Yang paused, finding this task to be quite suitablefinding a kitten or a puppy wouldn''t pose any danger. Then he read on. Lost pet: a Nascent Soul Mid-stage Two-Winged Ferocious Tiger. If found, the task reward is 5,000 contribution points. Lu Yang shrank his neck. A Nascent Soul Stage demon beast, especially a Two-Winged Ferocious Tiger with ancient bloodlinethe very origin of the phrase adding wings to a tigerhe didn''t even qualify to be this creature''s toothpick. Next, next. Strange fluctuations of Spiritual Energy are sensed at Kunwu Mountain at the intersection of day and night, suspected to be an undiscovered Cave Heaven. It is suggested that Nascent Soul Late-Stage or above cultivators should investigate. The task reward is 8,000 contribution points. If the Cave Heaven proves valuable, there will be extra rewards. Another task unrelated to Lu Yang. If it were in the outside world, one could be regarded as an expert if they could travel across rivers and lakes at the Qi Refinement Stage. At the Foundation Establishment Stage, one could be hailed as a leader and live prosperously for a hundred years in minor regions. Someone at the Golden Core Stage could even declare himself a true person and establish his own sect. But in Seek Dao Sect, a casual passerby was at least at the Golden Core Stage. A thrown brick could hit a bunch of them and with average disciples'' cultivation levels, they could throw the brick back. The disciples of Seek Dao Sect were all elites picked from among thousands. Before the recruitment of new disciples like Lu Yang, Seek Dao Sect didn''t even have disciples at the Qi Refinement Stage or Foundation Establishment Stage. The disciples'' lowest cultivation level was at the Golden Core Stage. No matter how prominent you were outside, once you returned to Seek Dao Sect, you had to behave modestly. Thus, there were not many tasks suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators. Lu Yang went through several in a row, all of which required Golden Core Stage or Nascent Soul Stage cultivation levels. He also noticed a special long-term task. Long-term task: Collect cultivation techniques not yet included in Seek Dao Sect''s collection. The reward is determined by the content of the technique. Note: Senior Sister Yun Zhi, please do not take this task. The Scripture Pavilion has already set up a Yun Zhi Zone. Yun Zhi can place her completed cultivation techniques directly in this area. Chapter 16 – 16 Yun Zhis Talent_1 Chapter 16 Yun Zhi''s Talent_1 Translator: 549690339 A fellow Senior Brother standing beside Lu Yang also noticed this task and chuckled, Everytime I see this long-term task, I always remember the great achievements of Eldest Senior Sister. lease reading n novelcool.?M Another one chimed in, When Eldest Senior Sister was found to have written her own techniques and falsely claimed that she obtained them from the Relic Blessed Cave, it caused quite a commotion. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I have heard from my master that there is an ancient blessed cave in Lingnan, known as Sishui Cave Heaven. The most valuable treasure in it is a cultivation technique called ''Chaos Awakening Technique'', left behind by the master of the cave heaven in his lifetime. Eldest Senior Sister once falsely claimed to have found the ''Chaos Awakening Technique'' in the Sishui Cave Heaven, asserting that those who train it to completion can transcend the chaos and gain insight into all the truths of the world. But not long after Eldest Senior Sister''s lie was exposed, someone stumbled upon the deepest part of the Sishui Cave Heaven, retrieving the true ''Chaos Awakening Technique''. The result was quite surprising. When the sect compared the two, they found that the technique crafted by the Eldest Senior Sister was easier to practice than the original, and the final results between the two were worlds apart. Subsequently, several other manuals of similar rank were found in the Relic Blessed Cave, but none of them were as powerful as the techniques created by the Eldest Senior Sister. Hearing about all this, the Elders fell silent for several days. Lu Yang: Lu Yang has never seen Yun Zhi, the Scripture Pavilion. Likely because the techniques crafted by Eldest Senior Sister were too outrageous, they were all stored in the highest layer of Scripture Pavilion, and no one without a special permission was allowed to read them or practice. They were, in a word, forbidden. Eldest Senior Sister has an extraordinary talent and a rare mind, with a deep understanding of the world. It''s said that it''s good that she holds the position of Acting Sect Leader while the Sect Leader is in seclusion. There''s also a rumor saying that Eldest Senior Sister usurped the throne, that she locked up the Sect Leader and wants to become the real sect leader. She has the upper hand on the eight grand elders, and no one dares to resist her. Some people even claimed hearing moaning sounds from Sky Gate Mountain at nightthat''s said to be the sound of the Sect Leader in the dungeon! Hahaha, that''s definitely nonsense. It just can''t be. Lu Yang didn''t pay them any mind. He hadn''t heard any such noises on Sky Gate Mountain, so he continued looking for a task. Finally, he found a suitable one. As reported by the people of Taiping Village, Quhe County, a bird-like Demon Beast has appeared. It can speak human language, but its species is unknown. So far, there have been no records of it harming people or using any demonic powers. Seek Dao Sect is requested to resolve this issue. Lu Yang thought for a while and decided to take this task. In his estimation, it was either some kind of demon beast who had mistakenly wandered into human territory or perhaps a demon beast who had inadvertently become enlightened. These kinds of creatures generally didn''t have a cultivation level beyond the Foundation Establishment Stage, they weren''t particularly aggressive, and they were usually amicable towards humansperfect for a newbie like him. Moreover, the rewards offered by the Task Hall confirmed this. Reward: 30 contribution points. The minimum reward. The reward for a mission was determined by the specialists from Seek Dao Sect and double-checked by another person, ensuring minimal mistakes. The lower the reward, the simpler the task. Lu Yang walked over to the counter, Senior Brother, I will take this task to solve the bird-like Demon Beast. I will take this task to solve the bird-like Demon Beast. Another voice rang out, almost at the same time as Lu Yang''s. The owner of the voice was a young girl in a pale pink dress. She was pretty with a clear complexion and her radiant beauty was especially enchanting. With such a sweet face, and a cultivation level similar to Lu Yang''s, the girl''s identity was obvious. Junior Sister Tao Yaoye, what a coincidence. Lu Yang smiled. He had only met Tao Yaoye at the time of admission. He had spent a year on Sky Gate Mountain and rarely met any outsiders. Lu Yang was the top scorer in the entrance examination, and until new rankings were established, he held the position of Senior Brother. The truth was, Tao Yaoye choosing this task was not a coincidence. Tasks suitable for people at the Foundation Establishment Stage were scarce. For this generation, there were only a few tasks they could undertake. So it''s Senior Brother Lu. Congratulations on your Foundation Establishment. There aren''t many tasks for those at the Foundation Establishment Stage, so why don''t we work together to complete it and split the reward? Tao Yaoye proposed with a sweet smile. Her curiosity was piqued by Lu Yang, who seldom showed himself. Lu Yang readily agreed. The task wasn''t all about the rewards, they were more interested in gaining experience. Quhe County is quite far from here, shall we take a flying boat? Do you know, Junior Sister Tao, we the human race are quite a contradictory species. Often, we fear what we also admire. In ancient times, demons and calamities were rampant. The human race, being weaker, was struggling to survive. These great demons, relying on the bloodline of their ancestors, their sturdy bodies, and their innate divine abilities, strutted around the barren lands. Humans feared the great demons, considering them as natural disasters that were insurmountable. At the same time, they also worshipped them, hoping to possess a level of power similar to them. Thus, the ancestors of ancient times created their own cultivation techniques, learned divine abilities from the bloodlines of demon beasts, overcame numerous difficulties and stood at the top of the continent, opening up a new world for the human race and allowing them to survive and thrive. And then there''s wind, rain, thunder and lightning. The ancient ancestors were certainly afraid of them, but also longed for them. They represent the authority and tremendous power of nature, which is an irresistible natural will. Humans longed for them and wanted to obtain the tremendous power and authority of nature. The ancient ancestors questioned the heavens and faced thunderstorms, contemplated amidst wind and rain, and understood the principles that ''man follows earth, earth follows heaven, heaven follows Dao, and Dao follows nature'', and discovered a series of laws. Have you noticed? This contradictory mentality is a necessary element for humans to become the lords of the continent. And then there''s the sky. Humans yearn for the sky, hoping to fly freely in the sky like birds, and respect the sky, finding it mysterious and elusive. This feeling of awe is embedded in our bloodlines, and every human has it, some more obvious than others On the flying boat, Lu Yang was impassioned. Whenever he got excited, he jumped up, gesturing with his hands and talking animatedly. After thinking calmly for a moment, Tao Yaoye interrupted Lu Yang''s long discourse. So, this is the reason why you are afraid of heights? Yes. Tao Yaoye: The two of them sat inside the hull of the flying boat, soaring through the clouds. The bottom of the flying boat was engraved with mass-produced balance array methods crafted by array masters, ensuring those inside wouldn''t feel a thing, even in a raging storm. Right now, the weather was clear with a bright blue sky. It was a great opportunity to sunbathe, meditate, and enjoy the view from the deck. Tao Yaoye suggested that they go and take a walk on the deck, but Lu Yang firmly refused. Due to Tao Yaoye''s strong curiosity, she kept asking over and over. Lu Yang had no choice but to explain, starting with the ancient history as to why he was afraid of heights, citing sources and making wide references. He talked and talked, trying to prove that his fear of heights was a reasonable and ancient psychological condition. Broadly speaking, he believed it could even contribute to the progression of the human race. Luckily, Tao Yaoye didn''t believe a single word. Chapter 17 – 17: Have You Ever Heard of the Land Sword Immortal_1 Chapter 17: Have You Ever Heard of the Land Sword Immortal_1 Translator: 549690339 Senior Brother Lu, as I recall, you possess a Sword Spirit Root? Tao Yaoye cast a glance at the ancient sword hanging at Lu Yang''s waist, and the callouses in the tiger''s jaw formed by swinging his sword hard. The changes that occurred within the span of a short year serve as proof of the hardship of Lu Yang''s sword training. lease reading n novelcool.?M Lu Yang nodded and modestly replied, I can be barely considered a Sword Cultivator. Cultivators, depending on their specialties, can be divided into Pill Cultivators, Talisman Cultivators, Array Cultivators. Body Cultivators and Sword Cultivators among others. Among them, Sword Cultivators possess the strongest attacking power. No one wishes to face a Sword Cultivator in a battle of the same realm. The most famous aspect of Sword Cultivators is their ability to break thousands of laws with one sword. Despite your profound Dao methods, I can break them with a single sword. Opposite to Sword Cultivators are Dao Cultivators, who break your sword technique with thousands of methods, no matter how profound your sword technique is. In addition to one sword breaks thousands of laws, sword techniques like Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate and Flying Sword are all famous techniques among Sword Cultivators. Dressed in white attire like snow, stepping on a flying sword, surfing the wind and waves, how heroic is this posture? What do Cultivators seek? Firstly, strength; secondly, attractiveness. Sword Cultivators seamlessly meet these standards, thus countless Cultivators aspire to become Sword Cultivators. Unfortunately, they lack the natural talent for the Sword Dao, and are thus unable to become Sword Cultivators. So, Senior Brother Lu, what will you do after you learn to fly with a sword? Tao Yaoye never heard of a Sword Cultivator suffering from fear of heights before. Others cultivate to freely traverse through the sky and the earth. However, Senior Brother Lu probably cultivates to roam freely through the earth instead. Lu Yang replied earnestly, It is not necessary for a Sword Immortal to solely fly in the sky, Tao Yaoye junior sister, have you ever heard of a Land Sword Immortal? Tao Yaoye was slightly taken aback. Amidst Lu Yang''s seriousness, the term Land Sword Immortal sounded familiar so she nodded smoothly. Who says all Immortals should be high up in the heavens? The term Immortal, after all, has the character '''' (human) in it. Immortals exist between the sky and the earth, they can reach for the stars and moon in the sky, and enter the nine abysses of the earth, all with utmost freedom. The term Land Sword Immortal signifies that Sword Immortals can not only exist in the sky, but can also walk on the ground. With a single sword throw, they can decapitate demons and monsters from a thousand miles away! My goal is to become a Sword Immortal like that! sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Tao Yaoye was about to nod along with the atmosphere, her habitual calm made her realize something was wrong, Wait a minute, I have only ever heard of the Land Immortal. Where did this term, Land Sword Immortal, come from? Lu Yang silently stared at Tao Yaoye for three seconds, as if brewing an ancient secret in his chest, and then gently said. I made it up. His sincere attitude left Tao Yaoye speechless. Tao Yaoye did not delve further into the topic. After spending three short days together, her impression of Senior Brother Lu had completely changed. At the first stage, she witnessed Lu Yang detect his Sword Spirit Root. At that time, Lu Yang appeared in her mind as a righteous and unyielding sword, silent yet indomitable. After the end of the second stage, she heard Lu Yang describe his unique approach to passing the stage. She thought that a Sword Cultivator, with such flexible thinking, might have greater achievements in the future. At the third stage, when she was almost too exhausted to keep her eyes open on Wenxin Mountain, believing that no one could possibly climb the fifty steps required, she saw Lu Yang successfully reach the fiftieth step and pass the stage. Lu Yang''s success gave her the strength and determination to continue up the mountain and pass the stage successfully. A year later, she met Senior Brother Lu, who had acrophobia and was particularly talkative. She realized, what ''absence makes the heart grow fonder'' means. Looking at the time, it should be time to disembark, said Lu Yang. Lu Yang spread out a large map, upon which the Seek Dao Sect, the Great Xia Dynasty''s Imperial City, famous mountains and rivers, important cities, and Cave Heavens and Earthly Blessings are all marked in detail. This was a map of one-eighth of the Central Continent. On the map, there was a small red dot that moved slowly. If you were not paying attention, you would think the red dot was stationary. The small red dot marked the current location of the two. This was no ordinary map, but a magic artifact necessary for travelling. Although the map was intricate, Taiping Village was too small to be marked on the map. The map could hardly make out even Quhe County. The flying ship from the Seek Dao Sect to the Imperial City of the Great Xia Dynasty traversed countless miles. Not to mention Taiping Village, even Quhe County was a miniscule spot at such a distance. The map could hardly hold its name. The flying ship would not stop at a small place like Quhe County. If it stopped everywhere, the speed of the ship would be greatly reduced, and its efficiency would not be much better than that of a carriage. This flying ship only stopped at a few large transport hubs such as the Seek Dao Sect, Qingyun City, Tongtian Valley, Fulong Mountain, and the Imperial City. Lu Yang had heard from Eldest Senior Sister that if you wanted to disembark the flying ship, you just had to jump off. The corner of Lu Yang''s eye twitched at the thought of it. The flying ship was similar to the airplanes of his previous life, fast and efficient. The biggest difference was in his previous life passengers had to wait patiently for the plane to land before disembarking. In the Cultivation world, passengers could jump off whenever they wanted. They emphasized freedom and openness. This was Lu Yang''s first time disembarking from a ship, and he was very excited. This was evident by the shivering of his legs. This was from a height of ten thousand meters. Senior Brother Lu, do you know how to disembark? Tao Yaoye asked. Of course, Lu Yang replied confidently, looking somewhat proud. At an altitude of ten thousand meters, if he were to simply fall straight down without any skill, even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would impact to a pulp. Lu Yang had asked Eldest Senior Sister how to disembark, but she did not answer directly. She only said not to refer to books or ask others but to think independently and develop good habits of independent thinking. So Lu Yang successfully figured out how to disembark and prepare for it. Not just Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye were preparing to disembark, but also seven or eight strangers. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye and the seven or eight strangers stood on the edge of the ship''s deck, lining up. The seven or eight strangers took out standard paper umbrellas. Tao Yaoye took out her carefully refined red paper umbrella. Lu Yang took out a parachute. Huh? Lu Yang felt he didn''t seem to fit in with the group. Why were their belongings different from his? Just as Lu Yang was wondering what they were going to use the umbrellas for, a middle-aged man in black, holding an umbrella, jumped off the ship. The man in black fell like a shell, his speed increasing rapidly. He calmly infused Spiritual Energy into the paper umbrella. The lightweight Spiritual Energy was like a thread, like a nimble green snake, entwining itself around the umbrella frame from the umbrella handle. The paper umbrella seemed to come to life, awakening from its winter sleep, and unfurling itself. The man in black''s speed gradually slowed, and he landed safely with a slight sway. The man in black let go of the umbrella, and the paper umbrella closed, turning into a stream of light. It shuttled through the sea of clouds and returned to the flying ship. The paper umbrella was not the property of the man in black but temporarily lent to the passengers by the flying ship. The seven or eight strangers and Tao Yaoye all turned their heads to look at Lu Yang simultaneously, even Tao Yaoye looked puzzled. They held umbrellas in their hands in preparation for jumping ship, but Lu Yang was carrying a bag. What were they supposed to do? Lu Yang maintained a calm and unflustered demeanor on the surface, his radiant smile giving no cause for confusion, as if he were not the one who didn''t fit in. Internally, however, he was in turmoil, full of complaints, and didn''t know where to begin. All the complaints could be summed up in one sentenceEldest Senior Sister, you deceived me! Chapter 18 – 18: Demon Bird_1 Chapter 18: Demon Bird_1 Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang was not fully informed about the Cultivation World, his knowledge prior to joining the Seek Dao Sect came from a Storyteller, and in his first year with the sect, his knowledge on cultivation grew astonishingly fast, but none of the books he read had described how to dismount from a flying ship. lease reading n novelcool.?M Who would write such a thing in their books. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In terms of everyday knowledge of the Cultivation World, he was still inferior to Tao Yaoye, who grew up in a cultivator''s influential family. Regarding the flying ship, he only knew that it belonged to the Land Money Trade Association, and that disembarking involved jumping from the ship, precisely how was unknown. Every year, the flying ship could bring in massive wealth, but this was just a minor industry for the Land Money Trade Association. The Land Money Trade Association was the largest trade association in the Central Continent, with a mysterious force behind it, countless rare treasures, as long as you had enough Spirit Stones, Buddha''s relic, Sacred Bones from Demon Territory, Dao Fruits from immortals, which only existed in legends, unseen by anyone, could also be purchased. If anyone dared to owe a debt to the Land Money Trade Association, or harbored any thoughts of luck, stealing from the association, then the warning for the world was a number of Cultivators who had disappeared without a trace. There were rumors about a Cultivator with great power, known as the Thief King, who was proficient in the space arts, with the skill of taking others'' storage space as easily as reaching into a bag, for him, distance was just a meaningless set of numbers, he could step across millions of mountains and rivers, from the extreme west of the Central Continent to the land of deep winter. Even the goods of a Cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage had been stolen by him. The theft profession had an unwritten rule; never steal from the Land Money Trade Association. Originally, the Thief King adhered to the rule of the thief''s ancestral teachings, without any dealings with the Land Money Trade Association, but as his fame grew, countless well-known grandmasters joined forces to hunt him down, but could not even find a piece of his clothing, he gradually felt that these powerful cultivators were just mediocre, he had already surpassed the thief''s ancestor, so there was no need to abide by the rigid ancestral teachings. He arrogantly proclaimed that he would steal the treasures of the Land Money Trade Association that night. Everyone thought that either the Thief King would use the profoundness of his space art to silently steal the treasures, or there would be a great battle within the Land Money Trade Association between the Thief King and the powers behind the Association. No one had expected that nothing happened that night, and from then on, the Thief King disappeared without a trace. Lu Yang''s embarrassment only lasted for a short while, when it was time to jump ship, the strangers didn''t have time to continue watching Lu Yang. Everyone held up their paper umbrellas and jumped down, disembarking one after another. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye also made their move. From high up in the air, several strangers opened their umbrellas, looking small like sesame seeds in the distance, Lu Yang was different, he pulled the cord on his back, his parachute opened with a pop, looking extraordinarily conspicuous in the high sky. If it was an ordinary situation, Lu Yang would be very nervous at such a high height. But now he didn''t have the heart to think about that. It was too embarrassing. Luckily, everyone was heading in different directions, with only Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye going to Taiping Village. Upon arriving at the Taiping Village, the two received a warm welcome from the Village Chief, who seemed to have known in advance of their arrival. Both of you Cultivators have finally arrived. The way you both descended from the flying ship was truly extraordinary. Lu Yang opened his mouth, but in the end, didn''t ask how they knew when he was arriving. My name is Lu Yang, and she is Tao Yaoye, both of us are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, the task''s description of the Demon Bird is not very detailed, I ask for the Village Chief to provide more details. The Village Chief had initially prepared a welcome feast, where they would first drink several rounds, and after a few drinks, they would give some local specialties and discuss the Demon Bird problem in detail. This is typically how people from above act when they come to do business. He did not expect the two to be so decisive and efficient, and he was secretly pleased, admiring them for being true disciples of the Immortal Sect. Tao Yaoye took a look at the Village Chief, he was at the late stage of Qi Refinement, and his cultivation foundation was not solid, his spiritual essence contained a lot of impurities, and had no hope for reaching Foundation Establishment, he was a typical Cultivator and did not stand out. When it came to the Demon Bird, the Village Chief''s face showed distress. Taiping Village was already rarely visited by outsiders and is quite isolated, now the news of the Demon Bird had spread in nearby areas, and even the traveling merchants were unwilling to come here. He made a report to the Quhe County, but the Quhe County was short on manpower, and given that the Demon Bird did not harm people, they said to wait a while, until they could free up some people to come and deal with the Taiping Village situation. This wait turned out to be twenty days. It was probably about twenty days ago, when Feng the Tailor ran onto the street yelling that a great demon that eats people had come to their home and was very powerful. The neighbors were startled when they heard this, a man-eating demon was no small matter, there were only about thirty cultivators in Taiping Village, and I, as the Village Chief, had the highest cultivation level, so Feng the Tailor came to look for me with a group of neighbors. Before exorcising the demon, you first need to understand the situation thoroughly, so I asked Feng the Tailor: ''You say the great demon eats people, but who did it eat?'' Demons who have eaten human beings and those who have not pose vastly different dangers. Humans are the spirits of all things, inherently sentient. Once a demon eats a human, they will become attached to this taste and will eat a second, a third person wreaking havoc on the whole place. Feng the Tailor answered: ''I don''t know who the great demon has eaten, but that demon can talk, it must have eaten a human and that''s why it can talk.'' Indeed, among the common people, there was a rumor saying once a demon eats a human, it could start speaking human language, and transform into a person, but these were just fabricated rumors. Demon Race cultivation is not that simple. To be able to speak, they would need to refine the Cross Bone in their throat, which requires at least the late stage of Qi Refinement. Feng the Tailor said the demon was colorful, and he initially thought it was a lost bird from the mountains, and the Demon Bird was sitting behind him watching him sew clothes, not moving at all, then it suddenly started speaking, which scared Feng the Tailor and he immediately ran out of his shop. Seeing that Feng the Tailor could not provide any useful information, I asked them to wait at a distance while I secretly approached and saw the Demon Bird. The Demon Bird had vibrant, glossy feathers, with a stark red color around its eyes, obviously not an ordinary bird, what ordinary bird would dare to be this flashy? The Demon Bird spoke, asking me ''Who are you, where is Zhang Guanjia?'', its tone seemed quite urgent. I was puzzled in my heart, Zhang Guanjia was a cultivator in our village, at the third stage of Qi Refinement, pretty average, and I couldn''t see how he would have any connection with the Demon Beast. At the time, I tried my best to appear relaxed, presenting no threat, and politely inquired ''May I know what business the Demon King has with Zhang Guanjia?'' The Demon Bird did not answer, it flapped its wings and left the tailor shop. Since then, the Demon Bird has been flying around Taiping Village, eating the grains in the fields, speaking human language, not eating people, but who wouldn''t be afraid when seeing a demon? Therefore, these days, everyone has been living in fear, fearing that the Demon Bird might get violent and devour everyone. Have you confronted the Demon Bird, how strong is it? Lu Yang asked. The Village Chief shook his head: That Demon Bird remains in the air all day, appearing and disappearing mysteriously, making it hard to track. Moreover, I can''t gauge the Demon Bird''s cultivation level; indicating at the very least, it''s at the same level as me, the seventh stage of Qi Refinement. I was worried that the Demon Bird initially had no intention to harm anyone, but if I rashly confronted it, this could backfire and provoke its anger. Lu Yang nodded, the Village Chief''s actions were indeed reasonable. Chapter 19 – 19: Demon Birds True Form! _1 Chapter 19: Demon Bird''s True Form! _1 Translator: 549690339 Tao Yaoye asked, Since the Demon Bird is looking for Zhang Guanjia, have you tried letting the Demon Bird meet Zhang Guanjia? lease reading n novelcool.?M The Village Chief gave a deep sigh, There''s no need for us to let the Demon Bird meet Zhang Guanjia, a few days ago, the Demon Bird came to Zhang Guanjia''s house directly and shouted ''monster! monster!'', then flew out of the window, heading to some other houses. We didn''t know what to do when both of you, the immortals, arrived. Tao Yaoye speculated after a moment of contemplation: Is Zhang Guanjia a monster? Is the Demon bird warning you to be careful of Zhang Guanjia? Among the Demon Race, there were many benevolent creatures that would transform into human form or reveal their true form to warn humans about the impending disaster. For instance, the great demon Zhuyan. According to folklore, wherever Zhuyan appears, chaos ensues, thus, Zhuyan is considered an ill-omened Demon Beast. The Immortal Sects knew that the truth was quite the opposite. It wasn''t Zhuyan who brought chaos, instead, Zhuyan was predicting the forthcoming disorder, he came from the Demon Territory to the Central Continent to warn the human race; he had nothing but good intentions. Of course, Zhuyan being misunderstood by the public was his fault toohe was socially anxious, too shy to speak up. A silent creature from Demon Race, coupled with a ferocious face, made it hard for humans to believe it was an amicable Demon Beast. Maybe this Demon Bird is the same, coming to warn the people of Taiping Village that Zhang Guanjia is a great demon in disguise. Upon hearing this, the Village Chief found himself in a tough spot. He didn''t want to contradict this beautiful fairy from the Immortal Sect, but he couldn''t deny the truth and say that Zhang Guanjia was a demon either. Zhang Guanjia grew up in Taiping Village since childhood, the elders can testify for him. He has two younger brothers, Zhang Guanyi and Zhang Guanbing. The brothers are very close-knit. He now runs a private school, teaching children Confucianism and cultivation practices. He''s one of the very few teachers in Taiping Village. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If you say he''s a monster, I''m afraid Tao Yaoye disagreed with the Village Chief''s viewpoint: Demons are long-lived. Many immortal beings would often stay at certain places for decades, aging slowly like ordinary people. Once they''ve seen enough of a place, they''d stage their deaths and, stepping out from their graves, move on to a new location to start anew. The Village Chief was speechless. He didn''t have the experience and knowledge that Tao Yaoye had, so he didn''t know how to respond. Lu Yang gently shook his head, pointing out the loophole in Tao Yaoye''s conjecture: If Zhang Guanjia is a monster, he must be a great demon in disguise. How could a great demon tolerate the ramblings of a small Demon Bird? I''m afraid the Demon Bird would have been killed by Zhang Guanjia before it could even speak. Tao Yaoye did not rebut; Lu Yang was indeed stating the facts. Lu Yang stood up, Having said that, we still need to meet Zhang Guanjia. The Village Chief quickly led the way: Please follow me, Immortal Masters. Along the way, Lu Yang corrected the Village Chief''s form of address: We are all cultivators, aiming to become immortals. Not to mention that both of us are merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage, even the Unification True Monarchs, those who Pass the Tribulation, or the cultivators who are the closest to becoming the immortals, do not have the qualifications to be called ''Immortal Master''. You can call us Dao Masters. The Village Chief smiled awkwardly, not daring to treat Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye as run-of-the-mill Foundation Establishment Stage practitioners; only a small fraction of cultivators can advance to the Golden Core Stage, normal cultivators that is. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect are undoubtedly destined for the Golden Core Stage; their future achievements were beyond his imagination. Isn''t it that no one has ever become an immortal, or are just mere legends of immortals? Upon hearing this, Lu Yang just smiled, not saying much. In a short while, the three of them arrived at Zhang Guanjia''s residence. Old Zhang, there are visitors, open the door. With a creak, the wooden door opened. Zhang Guanjia, with a woebegone expression, stood behind the door. Let me introduce you, these two are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, they have come to help us get rid of the Demon Bird. Hearing the words Seek Dao Sect, Zhang Guanjia''s expression changed. He said helplessly, I am not a monster, you can''t just believe whatever the Demon Bird shouts. The Demon Bird also shouts ''grandpa, come play'', why don''t you send some grandpas to play with the Demon Bird? The Village Chief gave an awkward smile: We are just passing by, and happened to be directed towards your house. The Village Chief was earnest and diligent, anyone would say he was a good official. After hearing his elaborate explanation, Zhang Guanjia could only relent and welcome the three of them into his house. Zhang Guanjia''s house was a spacious, two-story dwelling, but it felt rather empty being occupied by a single occupant. Zhang Guanjia was over forty years old and still unmarried. The conversation inevitably revolved around the Demon Bird. Zhang Guanjia, obviously irritated, said: I have never seen that Demon Bird before and God only knows why it always calls out my name. I have never left Taiping Village in my entire life, the furthest I''ve ever been to is just Quhe County. How the hell would I know a Demon Bird? Every day, students ask me, ''Teacher, are you a monster?'' Some students are even afraid of being eaten by me and submit their homework on time every day! Even my neighbor came to me and said he has a mortal enemy who''s a Foundation Establishment cultivator residing in Quhe County, he asked if I could secretly kill the person for him, with negotiable pricing! Zhang Guanjia was gnashing his teeth while saying this, he would love nothing more than to duel with the Demon Bird and clear his own name. Being an ordinary human, he was deemed as one of the Demon Race just because the Demon Bird blurted it out, it was simply preposterous! After what seemed like two hours of conversation, the three of them did not get any useful information, Zhang Guanjia simply complained about how greatly the Demon Bird has affected his life. Luckily, Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye promptly assured that they would exterminate the demon for the common good, eliminate the Demon Bird, and regain Zhang Guanjia''s reputation. Only then did Zhang Guanjia stop complaining satisfactorily. The Demon Bird is here again! Someone started shouting outside the house, running away in fear from the Demon Bird. Upon hearing the commotion, Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye instantly put aside their casual attitude, equipped their magic artifacts, stepped outside the courtyard, and prepared to battle the Demon Bird. Daomasters, please be careful! The Village Chief told the villagers to keep quiet and stay away from where the Demon Bird appeared. Lu Yang gripped his sword, ready to split the Demon Bird in two the moment it showed any sign of a threat to humans. Tao Yaoye took out a red paper umbrella, her life-bound magical treasure, the Thousand Illusion Umbrella. The umbrella opened out, creating a dream-like illusion in which the enemy would become submerged, dying unawares. Lu Yang subtly signaled that he would scout ahead. Tao Yaoye nodded in response. The Demon Bird landed on a civilian''s house. Like a cat, Lu Yang moved stealthily and silently, gradually closing in on his prey. Lu Yang was on high alert, his muscles tensed up, ready to unsheath his sword and engage in battle anytime. He optimistically assessed that the Demon Bird was at the late stage of Qi Refinement, this was the best-case scenario. The worst one being that the Demon Bird was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment as a Demon Beast, it wouldn''t be easy to fight, let alone defeat. Finally, he saw the Demon Bird that had been plaguing Taiping Village for twenty days. Its deep green feathers were vibrant and glossy, with a large expanse of red from its eye corner to the neck, the red and green contrast was quite striking. Lu Yang recognized the Demon Bird''s background at once. The Demon Bird came from a dense jungle, lived on figs and berries, and was good at mimicking human speech. It was a parrot. Chapter 20 – 20 Shang Family_1 Chapter 20 Shang Family_1 Translator: 549690339 Reality proved that the ones who could talk were not necessarily demon beasts. It could be a parrot. lease reading n novelcool.?M What kind of demon bird is this! Lu Yang was furious, a suction force appeared in his palm, and he pulled the parrot over in an instant. The parrot didn''t even have a chance to react before it was captured. The Village Chief could have done the same, but he assumed this was some Qi Refinement or Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast, and didn''t dare to do so. Demon beast! There''s a demon beast! The parrot was tweeting non-stop. Tao Yaoye heard the commotion and came over to inspect, her feelings mirroring Lu Yang''s. The completion of the mission was a good thing, and not needing to fight was also a good thing. But the problem was, they had traveled all the way from the Seek Dao Sect and had been flying for three days, just to catch a parrot? How would they write the mission report without making it sound ridiculous? The people in Taiping Village were not knowledgeable enough to recognize the deep forest bird species, but Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye knew what it was. It was basic knowledge in the Seek Dao Sect. The great Daoist is truly impressive, capturing the demon bird effortlessly! With the news that the parrot had been caught, the Village Chief and others began to compliment Lu Yang, saying he had deep cultivation. The couple couldn''t help but patiently explain to the villagers that this was a very ordinary bird, just not commonly seen in the northern part of the continent. This parrot or the demon bird as you call it, is best at imitating human speech. Imitates human speech, imitates human speech. The parrot kept squawking on the side and Lu Yang held its beak, continuing his explanation to the villagers. When it called Zhang Guanjia a monster, it wasn''t entirely its own idea. It learned to call ''monster'' after listening to Feng the Tailor, it happened to repeat it when it saw Zhang Guanjia. Zhang Guanjia sighed in relief. The disciple from the Seek Dao Sect indeed cleared his name as soon as he arrived. Similarly, when it asked ''Who are you, where is Zhang Guanjia?'', it doesn''t understand the meaning of this sentence. It just heard it somewhere and repeated it without any significance. Damn this damn bird, I''ll butcher it. Zhang Guanjia was seething with anger at the parrot. Lu Yang raised his hand to stop Zhang Guanjia: This place is half a continent away from the rainforest, this bird definitely didn''t fly over here itself, someone brought it. Matt, aside from someone who is extremely bored and willing to cross half a continent to bring this parrot which has no other use other than being a novelty, only the Land Money Trade Association would do such a thing. Is there a Land Money Trade Association here? Village Chief shook his head: The Association would not set up shop in our small, remote place. But there is one in Quhe County, in the busiest area. It''s possible that someone bought the parrot there and accidentally lost it. The idea of the parrot directly escaping from the Land Money Trade Association was impossible. Lu Yang asked again: This bird has been circling around Taiping Village for twenty days, not going anywhere else. Maybe its owner is here, do you have any ideas, Village Chief? The Village Chief thought for a while, then said, Everyone in our village knows about the Demon Bird. If anyone is likely not to know, it would be the Shang family on the east side. The Shang family rarely leaves their home and doesn''t like to socialize with others. It''s said that the head of the Shang family is also a Cultivator. He suffered a setback when he was young and lost a lot of his cultivation level. He has lost his heart for cultivation and has since secluded himself. The Shang family is also very wealthy, they are the richest people locally. It wouldn''t be surprising if they bought the Demon Bird from the Land Money Trade Association. If that''s the case, we should go and ask the Shang family. Taiping Village is not big, three of them, along with the bird, arrived at the Shang family''s front door shortly. Soon after a knock at the door, a man with formal clothing and a van dyke beard opened the door. It''s the Village Chief, how can I inform the master about your visit? And who are these two? The bearded man asked. Lu Yang held the parrot''s wing, as if he was holding a chicken to be slaughtered during the New Year visit: We stumbled upon this parrot when we were passing by. After some inquiries, we thought it might belong to the Shang family, so we came here to ask. The bearded man looked at Tao Yaoye first and was astonished. He had never seen a woman as beautiful as Tao Yaoye before. Then, he looked at the green parrot and broke into a happy smile: I see, thank you both. This must be our Miss''s parrot. Ever since the parrot was lost, our Miss has been depressed. It''s really troubling for us servants. Our Miss will be so happy to hear the parrot is found. The Village Chief whispered: He''s the housekeeper of the Shang family, Mr. Zhang. He is always the one who opens the door whenever I visit. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mr. Zhang hurried off to report and quickly received a response. The master invites the three of you in. Passing through the entrance screen, through the front yard, from the second door to the corridor, and finally to the main hall, they met the head of the Shang family. The owner of the Shang family had a stout body, his face full of gloom keeps people at bay, not willing to have too much conversation. But it was evident that he was quite pleased to see the Village Chief. Brother Huang, long time no see. The Village Chief''s surname was Huang. The two bowed to each other. The head of the Shang family stared at the parrot for a moment, then nodded: Hmm, it''s correct. This is the bird my daughter bought from the Land Money Trade Association in the county. At the time, I thought this damn bird was not worth much money. The Association was asking an exorbitant price. My daughter wouldn''t listen, she insisted on buying it, so I had to oblige her. Mr. Zhang, you take these two young heroes to meet Xiao Yuan. Yes, sir. Mr. Zhang gestured for them to follow him and signaled the maid to make tea for the master of the Shang family and Village Chief Huang. On the way, Tao Yaoye casually asked: How long has Mr. Zhang been with the Shang family? Mr. Zhang respectfully answered: The master saved me on his way to isolation. Since then, I have been serving by the master''s side. It''s been twenty years since then. Miss was not born yet at that time. So, you and Miss Shang should have a pretty good relationship. I won''t hide from you, I watched Miss grow up, I have no children of my own, I treat Miss as my own daughter. Miss has been depressed a lot lately, it makes me heartbroken as the housekeeper. Lu Yang suddenly asked: Were you there when the parrot was lost? Mr. Zhang sighed, there was palpable guilt in his tone: I was absent-minded and didn''t notice when the parrot flew away. If I had paid more attention, Miss wouldn''t have been so upset. It was my negligence. Lu Yang just nodded and didn''t say anything else. Mr. Zhang gently knocked three times and calmly said: Miss, your lost parrot has been found. Two young heroes traveling around brought it. A voice inside the room responded: Let them in. Yes. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye opened the door. Miss Shang was leaning against the window, quietly reading a book. The evening sunlight shone on her hair, as if time stood still. It was a beautiful moment of serenity. Many young men in Taiping Village had crushes on Miss Shang. Lu Yang kindly warned: Reading in the sunlight is not good for your eyes, especially during the sunset. Go turn on a lamp, it''s not like your Dad is short on money. Chapter 21 – 21 Stay Overnight 1 Chapter 22: Chapter 21 Stay Overnight 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Miss Shang''s eyes twitched as she put down her book to greet the two men, her voice cold. Thank you for bringing Xiao Lu back. I''m Shang Yuan. Upon seeing Shang Yuan, the parrot seemed to have found its saviour. It tried to escape from Lu Yang. Lu Yang let go and let the parrot fly around the room. You must be careful next time. Luckily, this parrot has been circling around Taiping Village. Otherwise, if it flew elsewhere, you wouldn''t have been able to find it, Lu Yang said, warning them with a smile. Shang Yuan glanced at the two well-dressed men, who clearly appeared like gallant young heroes who had roamed the martial world for a long time. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye were dressed just like the Seek Dao Sect recommended in the Task Hall C the kind to pose as young heroes who had spent a long time roaming the martial world, exhibiting chivalry. Shang Yuan seemed somewhat aloof. It wasn''t clear whether this was due to her personality or something else, Xiao Lu is back. You two can leave now. Tao Yaoye frowned slightly, not liking Miss Shang''s attitude. Pretending not to hear her dismissive words, Lu Yang said cheerfully: Let''s chat for a bit. The Shang Family has been welcoming us warmly, they might even ask us to stay for the night. Shang Yuan scoffed: Just because the Shang Family welcomes you doesn''t mean I do. You''d better leave and it would be best if you left Taiping Village. There are no demons or monsters in Taiping Village, so why should we leave? You haven''t left the Shang Family for a long time, don''t you want to hear about the outside world? Lu Yang asked. Surprised by Lu Yang''s words, Shang Yuan''s tone softened: Where do the two of you come from? I have not left home for almost a month, would you mind sharing with me what you''ve seen and heard in the martial world? We are from the Seek Dao Sect, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. We are both at the Foundation Establishment stage. We came to Taiping Village because we heard that a demon bird was causing trouble Lu Yang spoke slowly and clearly. His tone was gentle, making him a good storyteller. Learning that they were at the Foundation Establishment stage, a hint of joy flashed in Shang Yuan''s eyes. After chatting for a while, Shang Yuan became fascinated by Lu Yang''s description of the adventurous life of a cultivator and also wanted to explore vast, magnificent, and mysterious world. I want to cultivate, but my father disagrees. He says cultivation is too dangerous. If it weren''t for his good luck when exploring an ancient tomb, he would have died in there. I have asked him so many times about his adventures, but he refuses to tell me. Shang Yuan replied angrily, she had an interest in strange and unusual stories, but her own father, despite his personal experiences, refused to share with her. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang sighed inwardly. It seemed that the head of the Shang family was also a man with a story. What is the head of the Shang Family''s cultivation level? Thinking of her father''s smug face, Shang Yuan rolled her eyes: He claims to have reached the Ninth Level of Qi Training in the past, but after surviving a great disaster, his cultivation dropped significantly to either the fourth or fifth level. Tao Yaoye said: That''s not too bad, there aren''t many cultivators in Taiping Village, and the strongest one, Village Chief Huang, is only at the seventh level of Qi Training. Someone at fourth or fifth level can live comfortably, let alone the head of the Shang family, who has some resources. shangYuan sighed: Butldon''twanttobeconfinedtoQuheCountyforever I want to roam the martial world and see the vast and extraordinary universe. We are of the same age, yet you are already at the Foundation Establishment stage, and I have not even started my Qi Training. Just as Tao Yaoye was about to persuade her, Mr. Zhang, the housekeeper, knocked on the door: Miss, it''s time for dinner. And the two young heroes your host has specifically asked you to stay the night after dinner considering that it''s already late. The lady and Village Chief Huang are waiting for you. Okay, we''re coming. Lu Yang responded. Tao Yaoye wanted to refuse, but was stopped by Lu Yang: Look, I have been saying that the people of the Shang Family are warm-hearted. They will let us stay the night. Since they are being so kind, why not accept the invitation? At the dinner table, the head of the Shang Family was seated at the head chatting eagerly with Village Chief Huang. Everyone else was enjoying their meal as well. Though it couldn''t compare with the food of the Seek Dao Sect, it was still delicious. Mr. Zhang and the maids stood respectfully to the side, attending to everyone. After a satisfying dinner, Village Chief Huang went home, while Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye stayed in the east wing of the house, with only a wall separating their rooms. Tao Yaoye didn''t really want to sleep here. She was very picky about her bed. Except for the bed in her abode at the Seek Dao Sect which she could fall asleep in immediately, it took her a long time to fall asleep anywhere else. Tao Yaoye knew this was not a good habit. As a cultivator, it was common to sleep m different places. She had tried to change, but so far, had not succeeded. Senior Brother Lu seems to be able to sleep anywhere. Tao Yaoye muttered to hetself. For some reason, she chuckled softly and then yawned. I''m going to bed early today. I should have a good sleep Tao Yaoye suddenly reacted, No! Someone has poisoned me! She turned around to pick up the Thousand Illusion Umbrella to set up a barrier, only to find that the spiritual essence in her body was operating hard to mobilize. She was shocked to discover that someone had administered poison without her noticing. Who could it be? This is a poison targeted at cultivators. Whoever did this, knowing she was a cultivator, must be a cultivator too. Apart from the Head of the Shang Family, she couldn''t sense any other cultivators in the family. Was it the Head of the Shang Family? Or could there be a cultivator whose cultivation level was too high for her to detect? What about Senior Brother Lu on the other side? Questions whirled through Tao Yaoye''s mind, leaving her no time to ponder. Light footsteps came from outside the room. When the door was pushed open, housekeeper zhang stepped in with led-foot strides, an enthusiastic and cruel smile on his face. It''s you! Tao Yaoye''s eyes widened in disbelief. The sudden realization that it was Housekeeper Zhang left her disheartened. The fact that Housekeeper Zhang was a cultivator and she didn''t notice, confirmed that his cultivation level was higher than hers. Housekeeper Zhang held a skinning knife in his hand. From a distance of five steps, Tao Yaoye could sense a strong resentment tied to the knife. Countless had died under its blade, the resentment was overwhelming. The moonlight fell on the blade, it shimmered brightly, startlingly bright. Housekeeper Zhang licked his lips, looking at a struggling Tao Yaoye as if she was fierce prey already trapped. Such lovely skin. I''ve never seen such fair, wonderfully contoured skin in my life. I''m aware that you''re from the Seek Dao Sect. Killing you will involve a lot of complications. The Seek Dao Sect''s influence overshadows everything. How would a petty person like me dare to provoke the Seek Dao Sect? As he spoke, Housekeeper Zhang drooled, wiping it away while continuing, But your skin is compelling. It tempts me to take the risk. Since you willingly stayed at the Shang Family for dinner, it''s a great chance to poison you. If I don''t seize the opportunity, I''m simply ignorant. There was poison in the dinner! Seeing Tao Yaoye still struggling, Housekeeper Zhang advised, Don''t bother struggling. Even without the poison, you are no match for me. You have just stepped into the Foundation Establishment Stage, but I''m already at the late stage. Nonetheless, Housekeeper Zhang was cautious. He could not treat a Seek Dao Sect''s Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator as an ordinary one! He only spoke this way to discourage Tao Yaoye from resisting. The more she resisted, the tighter the skin and flesh bonded, making it harder to flay. That was an experienced judgment. Just relax, it will only hurt a bit, and in a quick moment, you won''t fear anymore. He licked the skinning knife and moved closer to Tao Yaoye. Suddenly, Tao Yaoye sprang up, her spiritual essence flowing freely. Holding onto the Thousand Illusion Umbrella, she fiercely smashed it into Housekeeper Zhang''s face. Housekeeper Zhang had been sure of his victory, so the attack caught him off guard. How come you''re not poisoned?! Chapter 22 – 22 Who says there is no poison for the skin?_i Chapter 23: Chapter 22 Who says there is no poison for the skin?_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 After being hit in the face, Mr. Zhang spun around to deflect the attack, but he still couldn''t understand. The poison he had given Tao Yaoye was one of his proudest concoctions; many cultivators had died from it. How could it have failed? Tao Yaoye didn''t answer. Once she confirmed that the parrot was indeed Miss Shang''s, she became even more alert. Everyone in the village knew about a talking demon bird flying around. If the Shang Family had simply sent someone to look for it, they would have found the parrot, and none of this would have happened. The Shang Family''s actions were clearly suspicious! Adding to that was Miss Shang''s standoffish attitude. Instead of dismissing them, it felt like she was warning them of danger in the Shang Family and urging them to leave immediately. A casual voice came from behind, answering Tao Yaoye: The compulsory course for Seek Dao Sect recruits, ''One Thousand Eight Hundred Types of Common Poisons and Their Antidotes'', would you like to take a look? The poison that Mr. Zhang prided himself on was a joke in the eyes of Seek Dao Sect. No matter how capable you are at brewing poison, could it be stronger than the poison concocted on Elixir Cauldron Peak? Mr. Zhang turned around abruptly and saw Lu Yang leaning against the door frame with an ancient sword in his arms, smiling at him. Mr. Zhang then realized that Tao Yaoye was not the prey, he was. He asked in a deep voice, How did you discover me? He didn''t believe that he had given himself away. The Shang family members were all under his control and no one had leaked any secrets. While Shang Yuan and Lu Yang were talking in the room, he started eavesdropping instead of extending his spiritual sense due to the fear of being detected. This led him to discover that the two were disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. But even then, Shang Yuan did not mention his identity. Mr. Zhang had excellent hearing abilities. Even the slightest drawing or writing couldn''t escape his ears. Lu Yang laughed and asked, Do you know what the parrot said in the village? What? It said, ''Who are you, where is Zhang Guanjia?'' At first, we thought the parrot was looking for Zhang Guanjia, but we later discovered that it was just mindlessly repeating the phrase. That''s when I started wondering. Zhang Guanjia is not a wanderer, where did the parrot hear this from? What if the parrot wasn''t saying ''Who are you, where is Zhang Guanjia?'', but instead ''Who are you, where is Mr. Zhang?''? Lu Yang imagined a scenario: Twenty days ago, Miss Shang accidentally discovered that Mr. Zhang had been replaced by someone else. Terrified, she blurted out: Who are you, where is Mr. Zhang? She then knocked over the birdcage, causing the parrot to fly away. This was the last sentence the parrot heard. So later on, when faced with Village Chief Huang in the tailor shop, the parrot repeated this sentence. Perhaps it was due to the parrot''s unclear enunciation, or perhaps Village Chief Huang''s first thought was of Zhang Guanjia, who he interacted with the most. Either way, the parrot''s sentence turned into Who are you, where is Zhang Guanjia? sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mr. Zhang was furious. He never anticipated that such a simple-minded parrot would ruin his plans. If he had known, he would have killed it at the outset! Mr. Zhang was no novice to survival in the cultivation world. Surrounded by the two, he laughed loudly: 1 am at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. If I want to escape, are you capable of stopping me? Tao Yaoye was somewhat anxious. If Mr. Zhang managed to escape, the only option would be to report back to the Sect and let her senior brothers and sisters handle the situation. The chances of being able to track him down were slim. This made Tao Yaoye feel slightly embarrassed. She had successfully completed two missions, yet an unexpected event had occurred on her third. Lu Yang, however, remained calm, a sight that unnerved Mr. Zhang: Have you ever thought about this, if you can poison us, can''t we poison you too? Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhang relaxed and said scornfully: 1 thought it was something more serious. Poison, what use does that have against me? As he spoke, Mr. Zhang''s skin began to sag, separating from his flesh, much like a snake shedding its skin. The shed skin took on a complete human shape, standing in the middle of the room. Its hollow facial features stared at Tao Yaoye, giving one the chills. The skinless body, however, collapsed to the ground with a thud. A Skin-Peeling Ghost. Tao Yaoye''s expression was serious as she realized why Mr. Zhang had said that poison was useless against him. Poison usually targeted the body C more precisely, the internal organs, muscles, and meridians. Mr. Zhang was a Skin-Peeling Ghost, his true form was only skin. Who would think of poisoning the skin? And who had ever heard of poison designed specifically for the skin? At least Mr. Zhang never had. But Lu Yang did. just as Mr. Zhang was preparing to boast about his abilities, he found to his horror that sores as large as green beans had grown on his feet. His skin started to peel off in layers, and the sores swelled and itched like mad. Scratching them caused them to burst. Having only brushed his feet against the ground a few times, a thick yellow liquid began to ooze out. What what is happening?! Mr. Zhang exclaimed, a sense of astonishment creeping into his tone. Mr. Zhang had never encountered such a thing. When had he been poisoned? Athlete''s foot. What? Mr. Zhang thought he had heard wrong. You thought 1 was just making small talk with you just now? No, 1 was waiting for your disease to take effect. 1 knew you would come for Tao Yaoye, so I left a poison in this room in advance that would cause athlete''s foot! Mr. Zhang turned pale. Tao Yaoye turned dark. Lu Yang grinned and began to approach Mr. Zhang step by step, causing him to retreat and fall on his behind. How how did you know I was a Skin-Peeling Ghost?! Only if they had known his true identity in advance could they have poisoned him so specifically! The key point was, Mr. Zhang had never heard of a Skin-Peeling Ghost contracting athlete''s foot before! His feet were now itching to the point of madness, compelling him to consider amputating them. The disease forced him to expend a significant amount of energy and magical power to suppress the poison, leaving him unable to escape. Suddenly, his vision blurred and Lu Yang disappeared from sight. Impossible! Mr. Zhang glowed with rage. Lu Yang was only in the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Even if his agility was exceptional, he couldn''t evade Mr. Zhang''s keen eyes. It''s an illusion! He reacted and quickly rolled away to escape. Unfortunately, it was already too late. A cold light flashed, quick as lightning. A thin line traced from Mr. Zhang''s forehead to his pelvis. Lu Yang sheathed his sword, and Mr. Zhang was split into two, his broken interior as flat as mirrors. Not bad. Lu Yang gave a thumbs up to Tao Yaoye. Earlier, Tao Yaoye had used the Thousand Illusion Umbrella, putting Mr. Zhang in an illusory state. The illusion wasn''t perfect, Mr. Zhang, who had extensive experience, was able to see through it in a moment''s hesitation. What Lu Yang needed was that fleeting moment of hesitation. He drew his sword, executed a vertical strike, and sheathed his sword in one fluid motion. The Skin-Peeling Ghost was known for his oddity, not his defense. When faced with a sword cultivator with the strongest attack power, plus hesitating and without the preparation to defend himself, the fight''s outcome was decided in one move, with no suspense! The advantage of the Skin-Peeling Ghost disappeared the moment Lu Yang identified him. The Skin-Peeling Ghost stared at Lu Yang in disbelief. With his mouth opening and closing, it appeared as if he was asking: How did you recognize my true form? Tao Yaoye looked at Lu Yang, she also wanted to know the answer. Lu Yang did not say anything. Instead, he swung his sword once more, slicing the Skin-Peeling Ghost into four pieces. He doused them with Spirit Wine, lit a fire, and burned them to ashes amidst wretched screams. Who knew what kind of tricks this ghost creature could have up its sleeve? It was better to kill him first and explain later.. Chapter 24 – 24 Great Terror i Chapter 25: Chapter 24 Great Terror i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Shang Zhongtian spoke in a low voice, I treaded carefully along the cold and dry tunnel, lit on both sides by fist-sized Night Pearls that had been glowing for who knows how many years. Their dim blue light only illuminated figures without revealing any facial features. I felt a lingering sensation of being watched, and it made my hair stand on end. But when I turned around, there was nothing to be found. I merely thought it was some illusion. I followed the light through the rugged passage to the main tomb. The scale of the main tomb was breathtaking. For a moment, I forgot that this was a dark and terrifying tomb. Shang Zhongtian paused, eyes closed, as though he was recounting the minute details of the scene he observed. After he finished recalling, he slowly started, I have never seen a tomb of this magnitude. The ceiling was so high that it appeared like the dome of the sky. Under the dome, numerous clay soldiers wielding sharp copper spears were faithfully guarding the tomb. The spectacular funerary objects were arrayed in the Eight Diagrams formation. All of them which mysteriously embodied the general laws of nature. The ancient corpse that had been dead for centuries was still emanating terrifying waves of energy from the coffin that made my heart palpitate. It was as if the Old Freak of the Nascent Soul Stage hadn''t died and was merely sleeping, on the verge of awakening. Indecision isn''t in my nature, I made an immediate decision, and took half of the funerary objects. Just as I was about to leave, the sound of footsteps echoed in the bare tomb, sending a chill down my spine. What happened next was something horrifying that I had never experienced in my years of entering the profession. At this point, both Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye leaned forward, eager to hear the rest of the story. Shang Zhongtian displayed an expression of extreme anguish, his voice trembling, I encountered the descendants of that Nascent Soul Stage individual who came to worship their ancestor! What? Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye heard clearly but hadn''t registered in. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These people brought offerings and magic artifacts to pay tribute to their ancestorspraying for their family''s longevity, the constant emergence of talented individuals, and successful careers in life. Along the way of their visit, they noticed my presence in the tomb and apprehended me. It was so horrible at that moment, even recalling it now sends cold sweats down my forehead. I think their reaction was pretty normal, Lu Yang spoke the truth-considering you were not killed on the spot means they exercised good restraint. So this is your so-called great terror? Tao Yaoye asked. Shang Zhongtian scratched his head, not understanding their reaction, Exactly, meeting the descendants of the tomb''s owner while robbing a tomb; could anything be more terrifying than that? And then? Then, I got a good beating which caused my realm to fall from the peak Qi Refinement to mid-stage Qi Refinement. I was thrown into jail and the government made me compensate with all the stolen items. After being incarcerated for ten years, I decided to turn over a new leaf and start a new life, away from all these troubles. To be honest. I can''t show face in my field anymore. 11 11 Shang Zhongtian''s sincerity left both Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye at a loss on what to say. After Shang Zhongtian personally took care of the burial of Mr. Zhang''s skinless body, he invited Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye to stay an extra night before leaving. But Tao Yaoye declined the offer. If it were not for the plan to draw out the Skin-Peeling Ghost, Tao Yaoye would have never chosen to stay overnight. Traveling at night posed no difficulties for two individuals at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Before leaving, Lu Yang went back to find Shang Yuan and gently pet the parrot''s head. If the people of Taiping Village hadn''t mistaken the parrot for a Demon Beast, he wouldn''t have had the opportunity to handle the Skin-Peeling Ghost in the Shang Family''s home. This parrot isn''t bad, it might really be a Demon Beast, you should cultivate it well. Shang Yuan was startled and quickly inquired about the reason. The strength of a Demon Beast in the Early Stage is quite uncertain; it''s not easy to differentiate it from a wild beastI couldn''t make out a thing. But Xiao Lu didn''t go far after leaving your house. Instead, it kept flying around Taiping Village. It knew your home was in danger yet didn''t approach. It could have been a coincidence, or it might be a precursor to developing its intelligence. It''s hard to say. Lu Yang just smiled, not saying anything more. Shang Zhongtian felt he hadn''t been a good host. After all, they had saved twelve lives in the Shang Family. But all he could offer in return was to share the story of his retirement. These are my experiences of tomb raiding. If you don''t mind, you can have them. It might come in handy one day. Shang Zhongtian took a blue book out from his breast and handed it over. Lu Yang accepted politely. After that, they bid their farewell. On their way back, Lu Yang asked, Do you want this book on tomb raiding experiences? Tao Yaoye shook her head; she has no interest in tomb raiding, so she doesn''t need such a book. Lu Yang also felt it was of no use, but still kept it. Why didn''t you tell me when you were poisoning my room? Tao Yaoye still held a grudge about this matter. Lucky for her, as a Feather Transformation Immortal body, she was highly resistant to all poisons, otherwise, wouldn''t she have ended up with athlete''s foot like Mr. Zhang? Is it appropriate for a beautiful girl to catch an athlete''s foot? Lu Yang shrugged. Of course, he had released the poison after confirming that the poison would not harm Tao Yaoye: I did tell you. When? During dinner, with my eyes. Oh, so you weren''t asking me to pass your dish? I''m not that superficial. The two of them successfully returned to the Seek Dao Sect, coincidentally, Meng Jingzhou had also just completed his task and was complaining to the Senior Brother who assigned the task. Junior Brother Meng Jingzhou, your task was pretty straightforward, how did it end with a complaint from the Fox Demon about your attitude and unwillingness to cooperate? The Senior Brother was somewhat puzzled. They were just offering a book of Dual Cultivation Techniques, what attitude problem could there be? Senior Brother, I am telling you, there''s something suspicious about that Fox Demon. I was just going there to provide Dual Cultivation Techniques, but she demanded to ''inspect the goods'' and insisted that we practise the Dual Cultivation Techniques together to test their authenticity. An angry Meng Jingzhou said, If it wasn''t for the fact that I have a pure yang body and couldn''t break my virginity, I would have practised the Dual Cultivation Techniques with her! It was unclear whether he was angry at the fact that his pure yang body had deprived him of an extraordinary encounter, or whether he was offended by the Fox Demon undermining his commitment to the path of cultivation. Seeing the task-assigning Senior Brother looking helpless, Lu Yang stepped forward to help out: Senior Brother, we have completed the task of dealing with the Demon Beast. Lu Yang went into detail about how the people of Taiping Village had mistaken a parrot for a talking Demon Beast, how he and Tao Yaoye had lured out the Skin-Peeling Ghost and subsequently dealt with it. In the end, Lu Yang handed over the ashes of the Skin-Peeling Ghost to the Senior Brother. To have executed the task so successfully on the first attempt is quite impressive. The Senior Brother looked at Lu Yang with newfound respect. When he had assigned this task, he had thought it to be quite straightforward and had not expected the additional complications. Hearing how Lu Yang had employed the poison tactically and how he dealt with the Skin-Peeling Ghost swiftly, raised his admiration to another level. If the ghost hadn''t been poisoned, subduing it would have been a challenge, and it might even have slipped away. Most importantly, this junior brother was carrying a poison that could infect someone with athlete''s foot. The senior brother, considering this, subtly moved his seat farther away. Both of you have exceeded the task requirements, hence your original contribution points are quadrupled. You''ll receive 120 contribution points, and Junior Sister Tao Yaoye, who played a supportive role, will receive 90 contribution points. Tao Yaoye had no objections. In this task, Lu Yang played a vital role while she was merely bait. Chapter 25 Chapter 25: Chapter 24 Great Terror i Translator: 549690339 Shang Zhongtian spoke in a low voice, I treaded carefully along the cold and dry tunnel, lit on both sides by fist-sized Night Pearls that had been glowing for who knows how many years. Their dim blue light only illuminated figures without revealing any facial features. I felt a lingering sensation of being watched, and it made my hair stand on end. But when I turned around, there was nothing to be found. I merely thought it was some illusion. I followed the light through the rugged passage to the main tomb. The scale of the main tomb was breathtaking. For a moment, I forgot that this was a dark and terrifying tomb. Shang Zhongtian paused, eyes closed, as though he was recounting the minute details of the scene he observed. After he finished recalling, he slowly started, I have never seen a tomb of this magnitude. The ceiling was so high that it appeared like the dome of the sky. Under the dome, numerous clay soldiers wielding sharp copper spears were faithfully guarding the tomb. The spectacular funerary objects were arrayed in the Eight Diagrams formation. All of them which mysteriously embodied the general laws of nature. The ancient corpse that had been dead for centuries was still emanating terrifying waves of energy from the coffin that made my heart palpitate. It was as if the Old Freak of the Nascent Soul Stage hadn''t died and was merely sleeping, on the verge of awakening. Indecision isn''t in my nature, I made an immediate decision, and took half of the funerary objects. Just as I was about to leave, the sound of footsteps echoed in the bare tomb, sending a chill down my spine. What happened next was something horrifying that I had never experienced in my years of entering the profession. At this point, both Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye leaned forward, eager to hear the rest of the story. Shang Zhongtian displayed an expression of extreme anguish, his voice trembling, I encountered the descendants of that Nascent Soul Stage individual who came to worship their ancestor! What? Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye heard clearly but hadn''t registered in. These people brought offerings and magic artifacts to pay tribute to their ancestorspraying for their family''s longevity, the constant emergence of talented individuals, and successful careers in life. Along the way of their visit, they noticed my presence in the tomb and apprehended me. It was so horrible at that moment, even recalling it now sends cold sweats down my forehead. I think their reaction was pretty normal, Lu Yang spoke the truth-considering you were not killed on the spot means they exercised good restraint. So this is your so-called great terror? Tao Yaoye asked. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shang Zhongtian scratched his head, not understanding their reaction, Exactly, meeting the descendants of the tomb''s owner while robbing a tomb; could anything be more terrifying than that? And then? Then, I got a good beating which caused my realm to fall from the peak Qi Refinement to mid-stage Qi Refinement. I was thrown into jail and the government made me compensate with all the stolen items. After being incarcerated for ten years, I decided to turn over a new leaf and start a new life, away from all these troubles. To be honest. I can''t show face in my field anymore. 11 11 Shang Zhongtian''s sincerity left both Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye at a loss on what to say. After Shang Zhongtian personally took care of the burial of Mr. Zhang''s skinless body, he invited Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye to stay an extra night before leaving. But Tao Yaoye declined the offer. If it were not for the plan to draw out the Skin-Peeling Ghost, Tao Yaoye would have never chosen to stay overnight. Traveling at night posed no difficulties for two individuals at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Before leaving, Lu Yang went back to find Shang Yuan and gently pet the parrot''s head. If the people of Taiping Village hadn''t mistaken the parrot for a Demon Beast, he wouldn''t have had the opportunity to handle the Skin-Peeling Ghost in the Shang Family''s home. This parrot isn''t bad, it might really be a Demon Beast, you should cultivate it well. Shang Yuan was startled and quickly inquired about the reason. The strength of a Demon Beast in the Early Stage is quite uncertain; it''s not easy to differentiate it from a wild beastI couldn''t make out a thing. But Xiao Lu didn''t go far after leaving your house. Instead, it kept flying around Taiping Village. It knew your home was in danger yet didn''t approach. It could have been a coincidence, or it might be a precursor to developing its intelligence. It''s hard to say. Lu Yang just smiled, not saying anything more. Shang Zhongtian felt he hadn''t been a good host. After all, they had saved twelve lives in the Shang Family. But all he could offer in return was to share the story of his retirement. These are my experiences of tomb raiding. If you don''t mind, you can have them. It might come in handy one day. Shang Zhongtian took a blue book out from his breast and handed it over. Lu Yang accepted politely. After that, they bid their farewell. On their way back, Lu Yang asked, Do you want this book on tomb raiding experiences? Tao Yaoye shook her head; she has no interest in tomb raiding, so she doesn''t need such a book. Lu Yang also felt it was of no use, but still kept it. Why didn''t you tell me when you were poisoning my room? Tao Yaoye still held a grudge about this matter. Lucky for her, as a Feather Transformation Immortal body, she was highly resistant to all poisons, otherwise, wouldn''t she have ended up with athlete''s foot like Mr. Zhang? Is it appropriate for a beautiful girl to catch an athlete''s foot? Lu Yang shrugged. Of course, he had released the poison after confirming that the poison would not harm Tao Yaoye: I did tell you. When? During dinner, with my eyes. Oh, so you weren''t asking me to pass your dish? I''m not that superficial. The two of them successfully returned to the Seek Dao Sect, coincidentally, Meng Jingzhou had also just completed his task and was complaining to the Senior Brother who assigned the task. Junior Brother Meng Jingzhou, your task was pretty straightforward, how did it end with a complaint from the Fox Demon about your attitude and unwillingness to cooperate? The Senior Brother was somewhat puzzled. They were just offering a book of Dual Cultivation Techniques, what attitude problem could there be? Senior Brother, I am telling you, there''s something suspicious about that Fox Demon. I was just going there to provide Dual Cultivation Techniques, but she demanded to ''inspect the goods'' and insisted that we practise the Dual Cultivation Techniques together to test their authenticity. An angry Meng Jingzhou said, If it wasn''t for the fact that I have a pure yang body and couldn''t break my virginity, I would have practised the Dual Cultivation Techniques with her! It was unclear whether he was angry at the fact that his pure yang body had deprived him of an extraordinary encounter, or whether he was offended by the Fox Demon undermining his commitment to the path of cultivation. Seeing the task-assigning Senior Brother looking helpless, Lu Yang stepped forward to help out: Senior Brother, we have completed the task of dealing with the Demon Beast. Lu Yang went into detail about how the people of Taiping Village had mistaken a parrot for a talking Demon Beast, how he and Tao Yaoye had lured out the Skin-Peeling Ghost and subsequently dealt with it. In the end, Lu Yang handed over the ashes of the Skin-Peeling Ghost to the Senior Brother. To have executed the task so successfully on the first attempt is quite impressive. The Senior Brother looked at Lu Yang with newfound respect. When he had assigned this task, he had thought it to be quite straightforward and had not expected the additional complications. Hearing how Lu Yang had employed the poison tactically and how he dealt with the Skin-Peeling Ghost swiftly, raised his admiration to another level. If the ghost hadn''t been poisoned, subduing it would have been a challenge, and it might even have slipped away. Most importantly, this junior brother was carrying a poison that could infect someone with athlete''s foot. The senior brother, considering this, subtly moved his seat farther away. Both of you have exceeded the task requirements, hence your original contribution points are quadrupled. You''ll receive 120 contribution points, and Junior Sister Tao Yaoye, who played a supportive role, will receive 90 contribution points. Tao Yaoye had no objections. In this task, Lu Yang played a vital role while she was merely bait. Chapter 26 – 25: The Bizarre Exchange List 1 Chapter 26: Chapter 25: The Bizarre Exchange List 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 & The contribution points are a type of currency circulated within the Seek Dao Sect. They are used for buying goods within the sect, eating in the dining hall, and for transactions among disciples. Moreover, the special rewards available in the Task Hall also required contribution points. For example, the highly coveted but unaffordable One-day experience as the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect. As the name suggests, upon redeeming this reward, you can be the Sect Leader for a day, hold meetings with the Elders, handle sect affairs, be recognized as the sect leader, commanding respect and authority, and enjoy the privileges of the highest leadership among the Five Great Immortal Sects The benefits are many, but unfortunately, the contribution points required are too high, and so far, no one has been able to redeem it. It is said that several Senior Brothers were planning to pool funds to exchange for this reward, but they fell into a dispute over who should stand as Sect Leader, ending up in a big fight. Eventually, they were all taken to Elixir Cauldron Peak for treatment, attracting a crowd. Now, these Senior Brothers have been doing long-term tasks outside the sect and have not returned to the Seek Dao Sect for quite some time. Take Medicine King Spirit Liquid for example. The description states that it is a valuable elixir specially refined by the high-ranking members of the Seek Dao Sect and is unique. It can be taken internally or applied externally. It strengthens the body, boosts vital energy, solidifies the divine soul, and consolidates cultivation. Despite its high cost in contribution points, it is still a popular product among the Senior Brothers and Sisters due to its benefits. Having a sip during a battle ensures the restoration of energy and magic power and accelerates wound healing. Those who have used it have been full of praise. For example, the Accidental Insurance for Flying Ships, which can be purchased for just one contribution point. Wait a moment, why is there Accident Insurance for Flying Ships? Lu Yang felt that this term was somewhat ominous. The Senior Brother responsible for task issuance said matter-of-factly, It''s quite normal. There isn''t any transportation which is 100% safe. Even the flying ships operated by the Land Money Trade Association can encounter accidents, like colliding with a Great Power, landing gear failure, the captain going on strike for a pay rise these are all common accidents. Fortunately, none has resulted in fatalities so far, so it''s nothing unusual. When the chairman of Land Money Trade Association found out that accidents frequently occur on flying ships, he felt it was quite a risk. So, he proposed that passengers pay a small amount of money to be pooled together. In case an accident occurs, the association draws a huge amount of money from this pool to compensate the passengers. In this way, if nothing happens to the ship, passengers only pay a little insignificant amount of money. If an accident does occur and disrupts the passengers'' plans, they''ll be compensated. The chairman named this model ''Risk Coverage'', simply referred to as ''Insurance1, and aggressively promoted it in other businesses. However, you need not worry. Our Seek Dao Sect will always take good care of its disciples. When it comes to insurance, we''ve always been very generous In fact, we ''ve already purchased various types of insurance for you when you joined the sect, including Accident Insurance for Flying Ships. Insurance sold in the reward column serves to increase the compensation amount. With a look of our sect is of the Righteous Path, unlike those sects of the Demon Path who live from day to day, we will ensure that all necessary insurance is provided, the Senior Brother seemed quite reliable. Our Cultivation World is really developing rapidly, even having things like insurance. Lu Yang''s mouth twitched. In his memory, in the past world, insurance was a product of marine transportation. He didn''t expect it to be a product of flying ship transportation in the Cultivation World. He felt that this was ill-fated and better to buy other items. In the Cultivation World, it''s necessary to be somewhat superstitious. As if hearing Lu Yang''s inner voice, the Senior Brother went on to say, However, a Great Power who studied causality proposed that buying insurance might establish a causal relationship with risks, thereby increasing chances of risks. The trade association staunchly denied this possibility. Both sides debated for a long time, but no formal conclusion was reached. This topic is very research-worthy in the Cultivation World. If the conclusion of the research is that a causal relationship exists, you will be favored by the Great Power who proposed it. If the conclusion is that no causal relationship exists, then the Land Money Trade Association will favor you. It''s a sure-win situation. Lu Yang thought to himself that, if his research concluded that there was a causal relationship, the trade association would probably want to butcher him. One contribution point can be exchanged for one hundred low-grade spirit stones, and one hundred and twenty low-grade spirit stones can be exchanged for one contribution point. Blood Drinking Flying Sword, two thousand contribution points. The longer it''s soaked in blood, the greater it''s power. Judging from the description, it doesn''t seem much like a weapon of the Righteous Path, does it? The Senior Brother explained, It doesn''t necessarily have to be soaked in human blood. Pig blood, cow blood, duck blood are all acceptable. I heard a few days ago that the shop owners who sell Sichuan Hot Pot came up to the mountain and complained. They were questioning which rascal secretly soaked their Blood Drinking Flying Sword in their duck blood? After several investigations, the culprit was found. The punishment given by the hot pot shop owner was to make him drink a pot of red oily soup base The scene was quite something. I reckon he wouldn''t want to eat hot pot again in this lifetime. The Senior Brother made several clicking sounds, his expression quite subtle, hinting at whatever he might have seen. Lu Yang continued to browse, A bottle of Fasting Pill of any flavor, one contribution point. Ancestral Secret Barbecue Recipe, one hundred contribution points. Treasure Sword Floating Array, twenty-five contribution points. This array can be inscribed on weapons, hung at the back, and used anytime due to the lack of constraints from the scabbard. It also includes protective arrays, which can protect the sword under the weather. After pondering it over, Lu Yang felt this array set was quite handy. He went ahead and made the purchase. This array was a semi-hidden array etched in the air. When it fell on the ancient sword, it evaporated like a drop of water in the air, disappearing entirely. The ancient sword simply hovered quietly behind Lu Yang, which was very cool. As Lu Yang turned around, the ancient sword moved along with him without any lag or delay. What a good item. Ten Bulls Strength Pill? One hundred contribution points, one thousand contribution points, ten thousand contribution points? The masterwork of Master Refiner Wu Ming. After taking this pill, one can obtain the strength of ten bulls, capable of sweeping thousands of troops. Usable from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage. Lu Yang thought that if it were not for the half-poisoned Wu Ming, the price would definitely be higher. However, from the description, this pill was no doubt a treasure. It was extremely effective in battle and worth trying out. Junior Sister Tao, I''m sorry for the inconvenience, but do you use contribution points to buy things? I would like to borrow five contribution points. I will return them after I complete my next task. Contribution points can be transferred among members. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior Sister Tao needed a lot of contribution points to buy things, so lending five more or less doesn''t make much difference to her. Sure. Lu Yang briskly bought a Ten Bulls Strength Pill. The task-issuing Senior Brother passed a small porcelain bottle to Lu Yang. Inside the bottle was a golden-colored pill that shimmered slightly under the sunlight, signaling obvious quality. I promised earlier that we would celebrate properly when you establish your foundation. I''ve made a reservation at the Hundred Fragrance Building. Let''s go, let''s have a meal. I guarantee everything will be to your taste, laughed Meng Jingzhou, who also enthusiastically invited Junior Sister Tao. Junior Sister Tao, would you like to join us? As Meng Jingzhou came in second when they joined the sect, he was a Senior Brother to Junior Sister Tao. Even though Lu Yang has acrophobia, is a serial liar, and even placed a poison in her room without informing her, Junior Sister Tao still considered him a friend since they had completed tasks together. Okay, I''ll go. Chapter 27 – 26: The Origin of the Meng Family_i Chapter 27: Chapter 26: The Origin of the Meng Family_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Seek Dao Sect operated many businesses which provided various entertainment services for its cultivators. Cultivation wasn''t practicing in seclusion to death, and an uninteresting life would not lead to immortality, hence the entertainment businesses were vital. For instance, the aforementioned Sichuan Hot Pot and the Hundred Fragrance Building which the trio were heading to. Lu Yang had heard that Seek Dao Sect used to not operate in this manner. Previously, cultivation was cultivation, indulging in these miscellaneous things could hamper one''s devotion to seeking the Dao. But once the older Sect Leader and Elders retired, and the new Sect Leader and his eight Elders took control, Seek Dao Sect took on a whole new life, encouraging their members to strike a balance between training and leisure. In their words, if these things could affect one''s devotion to seeking the Dao, then they''re not fit to become immortals. Lu Yang felt that the current Seek Dao Sect had lost its proper discipline. When he became one of the high-ranking members of the Sect, he would definitely reform it. The Hundred Fragrance Building was bustling with patrons, many Seek Dao Sect disciples liked to gather here to eat and share their experiences and revelations from their tasks or training. At the very least, the food here was more palatable than in the canteen. Waiter, I made a reservation for table number nine, three sets of bowl and chopsticks. Alright, please take your seats. They were seated on the second floor, the appetizing aroma from other tables whiffed by, stimulating their appetites while making them salivate. Lu Yang kept his eyes on the waiter for quite some time until the waiter disappeared at the stairs. He realized he couldn''t see through the waiter''s cultivation level. Both Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye were looking around curiously. Lu Yang usually had his meals on Sky Gate Mountain, while Tao Yaoye knew how to cook, so they didn''t have to come here. Meng Jingzhou, familiar with such places, said, Never been here before, right? Let me tell you, there are lots of delicious dishes here that you can''t imagine. Just take a look at the menu. Lu Yang opened the menu, the first page immediately grabbed his attention. The first page didn''t contain any dishes, but a clear notice: We only serve finished dishes, we do not sell raw ingredients. Please understand. The actual menu started from the second page, where all the dishes had two prices: Contribution Points and Spirit Stones. Steamed Lightning Tribulation Liquid, the essence of lightning left after a cultivator passes their tribulation. It greatly aids in understanding the Dao of lightning. Braised Ice Abyss Mammoth, the Ice Abyss Mammoth which lives in the extreme north is the dominant species there. A grown Ice Abyss Mammoth can shatter glaciers with a stomp and face down avalanches without falling. Tomato scrambled eggs. We offer a variety of eggs including common chicken eggs, Eight Treasures Chicken Eggs, and Golden Wing Roc Eggs. Looking at the prices, Lu Yang couldn''t help but gasp. Clearly, these dishes weren''t meant for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage like them, who couldn''t afford it. However, there were also things that he could afford, such as Stir-fried fasting pills, and so on. Seeing Lu Yang''s furrowed brows, Tao Yaoye assumed he was apprehensive about the prices and couldn''t help asking, What''s wrong? Are you having a problem? Look, fasting means consuming the spiritual energy of heaven and earth instead of food. Taking fasting pills would allow you to fast. Right. Tao Yaoye nodded. Well, wouldn''t you say if you eat stir-fried fasting pills, would it count as eating or fasting? Tao Yaoye and Meng Jingzhou were taken aback at once. At first, they regarded this question as absurd, but after thinking it over, they found the question profoundly intriguing. They called over the waiter and asked him, but even the waiter, who had worked there a long time, was stumped and had no answer. Was it because the dishes were slow to arrive and they were bored? The prices here are quite steep. Do you have enough contribution points? Lu Yang didn''t dwell on the matter of stir-fry fasting pills, but instead was worried whether they had enough money to cover their meal. Meng Jingzhou had only done three missions in total, he wouldn''t have earned many points. Inviting Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye for a feast and then having all three of them wash the dishes seemed like a scenario within Meng Jingzhou''s tastes. Why use contribution points? Of course, we use spirit stones. Meng Jingzhou replied with a voice full of arrogance. Tao Yaoye looked at Lu Yang in surprise, unsure why he would be concerned about someone from the Meng Family lacking money. Haven''t you heard of the Meng Family? she asked. Lu Yang was confused, Is Meng Jingzhou''s Meng Family very famous? The Central Continent was expansive and there were many families bearing the name of Meng. Lu Yang had no way of knowing which Meng Family Meng Jingzhou was from. Even though he had known Meng Jingzhou for a long time, Meng Jingzhou had never talked about his family. When Meng Jingzhou had come to Seek Dao Sect to participate in the trial, he didn''t bring any senior relatives along. Lu Yang thought that his family had declined and was relying on Meng Jingzhou, who had the Single Body Spiritual Root, to revitalize the family. The most famous one. Lu Yang was flabbergasted, realizing which Meng Family Meng Jingzhou was from. There were many Meng Families, but if one had to say which was the most famous, it would definitely be the Meng Family from Imperial City. Is itthe Imperial City Meng Family that fought side by side with the ancestors of Emperor Xia to establish the Great Xia dynasty?! The news truly shocked Lu Yang. The Meng Family from Imperial City had a significant origin. A hundred thousand years ago, the world was in chaos and it was often said that heroes emerged during such times. The ancestors of the Meng Family and Emperor Xia rose to the challenge and battled across the land. Their feats gave rise to a legendary story that was still widely known today. The story could be heard from the storytellers in teahouses and seen performed on stage, its popularity never declined. A hundred thousand years ago, the previous dynasty was plagued with internal strife and external threats, leading to its eventual fragmentation and the start of a chaotic era. The Demon Barbarians and Sea Beasts left their territories, wanting to share the bountiful Central Continent. The ancestors of the Meng Family rose from their homeland in the east. They went on military expeditions east and west, fought battles across countless miles, forced the Demon Barbarians to flee back to Demon Territory and the Sea Beasts to retreat to the East Sea. All beltway heroes and villains bowed their heads in submission. The ancestors of the Meng Family led their troops for a thousand years, conquering half the Central Continent, becoming one of the only two overlords. The other overlord was the ancestor of Emperor Xia, who had also conquered the other half. Like the ancestor of the Meng Family, the ancestor of Emperor Xia expelled Demon Barbarians and Sea Beasts, putting an end to the chaotic world, ruling over half of Central Continent. It was hard to determine whose achievement was greater. Everyone at that time believed these two overlords either each controlled half of Central Continent or would start a huge battle for control of the entire continent. All manner of strategists began making speculations, analyzing who had the advantage and how the underdog could upset the situation with weaker strength. Unexpectedly, the ancestors of both the Meng Family and Emperor Xia believed that the continent had been in chaos for a thousand years which resulted in countless suffering and bloodshed, resembling the landscape of the underworld. If the war continued, it would not be known how many more years of chaos and deaths would follow. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their fight across the continent was to restore peace and not for the imperial throne. Therefore, the ancestors of the Meng Family and Emperor Xia gave up their armies and fought as cultivators in the vast starry sky. That battle cracked the sky and the earth, blocked the light of the sun and the moon, made stars fall, and eventually, the ancestor of Emperor Xia, who was more skilled, emerged the victor. The ancestor of the Meng Family lost the bet and gracefully stepped down. Then, the ancestor of Emperor Xia publicly declared that as long as the Great Xia existed for one day, the Meng Family would never perish. And so it was. After the establishment of the Great Xia, the Meng Family settled in the Imperial City and did not face any repression. Chapter 28 – 27 Breakthrough in Hundred Fragrance Buildingi Chapter 28: Chapter 27 Breakthrough in Hundred Fragrance Buildingi lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The royal family and the Meng Family have a close relationship, often linked by marriage. Geniuses from the Meng Family continually emerge. Just when the world believes that the Meng Family''s foundation has been exhausted and its descendants lack the strength to uphold the family''s reputation, a genius springs into existence, lifting the heavy responsibility of the Meng Family and continuing its immortal legend. Therefore, it is rumored that the Meng Family has tied its luck to the fortune of the Great Xia Dynasty. As long as the Great Xia Dynasty exists, the Meng Family will not perish. It''s not that exaggerated. Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily and said modestly, I didn''t expect you to guess that I am the emerging genius of the Meng Family. No, we don''t think you''re a genius. What Lu Yang said was true. If a whimsical person like Meng Jingzhou were to shoulder the burden of the Meng Family, the family''s legends would likely come to an end. If we''re talking about geniuses, Lu Yang, the future leader of the Seek Dao Sect, is far more deserving of the title. The two complimented themselves and belittled each other, completely forgetting Tao Yaoye who had the Feather Transformation Immortal Body, a talent that surpassed both the Single Body Spiritual Root and the Sword Spirit Root. Luckily, they didn''t dwell on this topic for long. An immense wave of untamed energy spread upward from the lower floors of the building, shaking the entire Hundred Fragrance Building. If the Hundred Fragrance Building wasn''t so sturdy, this wave of energy would have been enough to flatten a row of houses! Lu Yang and his two companions felt as if their heads had been struck with a heavy hammer. Their minds went blank and their internal organs felt as if they were being squeezed by a colossal hand. The discomfort was unbearable. The cultivation levels of the people around them were higher than Lu Yang and his two friends. Some were even at the Golden Core Stage, so they were feeling a bit better, but not by much. Is this someone breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage?! A senior sister at the Nascent Soul Stage was unaffected. She let out a small cry of surprise, sensing a trace of the untamed energy in the wave of energy. The dishes at the Hundred Fragrance Building are not just delightful in taste. A simple dish can enhance cultivation levels, or spur your techniques to circulate several cycles naturally. If reasonably assorted, the food can stimulate each other''s effects, leading to even greater results. I heard that during a meal at the Hundred Fragrance Building, one could break through a major realm. I thought it was just a rumor, but it seems to be true! I just wonder which lucky junior brother or sister was able to break through here. Usually, when people break through, they isolate themselves and protect their law. They seek tranquility, and the bustling atmosphere in the Hundred Fragrance Building, filled with distractions, is unfavorable for breakthroughs. Breaking through in this kind of environment shows just how much the food in the Hundred Fragrance Building can help in elevating one''s cultivation level! The waiter gently pushed it away, and the pressure of the Nascent Soul Stage immediately disappeared. People were catching their breath and then looked at the waiter in surprise. In their eyes, the waiter was only at the Golden Core Stage, but the ability he just demonstrated obviously went beyond the Golden Core Stage. The waiter''s cultivation level was a disguise. Someone whispered to his companion, Speaking of which, I heard from an elder that when the Hundred Fragrance Building first opened a thousand years ago, he was already a waiter here. A thousand years have passed, and he''s still a waiter here, and his appearance hasn''t changed a bit. It''s normal for cultivators not to change in appearance, but being unchanged for a thousand years is very rare. The waiter seemed to not hear the whispers and apologized with a look on his face: I''m sorry, but there might''ve been a customer who was too excited during their breakthrough and forgot to restrain their momentum. Please understand. A senior brother who had just entered the Golden Core Stage savored the residual air of the breakthrough and brightened up. This breath reveals a trace of wildness. It''s as if the ancient dragon race has reappeared. I''m sure it was a body cultivating senior brother who broke through. We should hurry and comprehend this breath; it could be very helpful in improving our physical bodies! Absolutely, this rare opportunity is a blessing for us. We should seize it. His companions agreed and started meditating together. Five people were sitting in the Five Centers Toward Heaven position. They slightly floated in the air, didn''t say a word, and felt very comfortable with the cool air flowing from all directions. Even if they were not body cultivators, cultivators valued the physical body very much. When the magical power is sufficient but the body can''t keep up, it''s easy to be attacked and killed in one blow or be killed instantly by losing the chance of entanglement and feather when confronting close combat. Therefore, the Seek Dao Sect put great emphasis on the physical fitness of disciples. In the ranks of demon beasts, the ancient dragon race was known for controlling the wind and rain with their profound divine abilities and their unparalleled physical self. They were one of the top clans, ruling over the Demon Territory. If even a bit of ancient dragon aura could be comprehended, it would greatly benefit the physical body, and if one could comprehend some divine abilities of the dragon race and use them as his own, it would be an extremely desirable opportunity! It was an unusual sight to see five Golden Core cultivators sitting in meditation around hot dishes instead of eating. This sensitivity to opportunities made Lu Yang very impressed. Should we try to comprehend it too? Tao Yaoye proposed. Lu Yang was surprised, Can you sense the ancient dragon aura that our senior brothers are talking about? There''s no harm in trying. Just as Lu Yang and his two friends were considering whether to also meditate and comprehend this ancient dragon aura, the sound of hurried ascension came from the staircase. A green-skinned wild boar with tusks appeared, its eyes filled with panic and rage, giving off an intense sense of danger. What a vicious and terrifying demon race! Its realm surpassed most of the people present! Furthermore, the wild boar''s breath was unstable, as if it had just broken through! The waiter frowned, a small vortex rising in his hand. Just as he was considering whether to step in, a radiant knife light emerged. The sharp knife light was like silk thread, bringing with it an intense aura. With one slash, the wild boar was beheaded, its head tumbling far away to land at Lu Yang''s feet. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The boar''s head stared at Lu Yang, its eyes refusing to close in death. The scene that should have been bloody didn''t contain a drop of blood. The incredibly hot knife aura instantly cooked the part of the boar that had been beheaded, releasing a tantalizing aroma of roasted meat. It''s only now that the owner of the knife appeared on the scene C a chef that can be seen anywhere. He was wearing a tall hat and a specially designed work apron, holding a butcher''s knife, his face lined with wrinkles. When he laughed, he looked like a ruthless bandit who was about to rob a ticket. My apologies for startling everyone. I was about to slaughter this Dragon Descendant Wild Boar. Probably due to my strong killing intent, the creature sensed a life-and-death crisis and activated the trace of ancient dragon blood within it, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage. This was our restaurant''s mistake, it will not happen again next time. Please forgive us! With a smirk on his face, the chef held his butcher''s knife sincerely. Everyone had no choice but to forgive him even if they didn''t want to. The chef picked up the boar''s head from Lu Yang''s feet and dragged the body away, which eased the pressure everyone was sensing. Five junior brothers at the Golden Core stage felt somewhat awkward. They were unsure whether to continue their meditation and comprehension attempts. One of them slam his hand on the table, Damn it, give us a pot of Boar-Kill dish, made with just that boar! The price for Nascent Soul Stage pork is outrageous, let alone a wild boar with the bloodline of the ancient dragon race. Eating this dish could cost them so much that they would deserve a slap when they wake up. Even if they deserve a slap, they have to eat it. They are determined today. If they don''t eat this Nascent Soul Stage wild boar, their urge wouldn''t be settled and it could even cause internal injuries caused by holding back their anger. The waiter rested the towel on his shoulder, put on a smile, and shouted, Got it! Five more Boar-Kill dishes for our customers! Chapter 29 – 28 Heard that you eat tofu every day recently? 1 Chapter 29: Chapter 28 Heard that you eat tofu every day recently? 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang and the other two quietly withdrew their gazes, trying to make themselves less noticeable. Seeing the murderous look on the five Senior Brothers'' faces, it seemed they were ready to kill to silence the matter. Speaking of which, would you like to guess what goodies I ordered for you? They are certainly all your favorites, Meng Jingzhou said softly, afraid to draw the attention of the five Senior Brothers who were devouring their dishes. Lu Yang was utterly perplexed. How would Meng Jingzhou know what he liked to eat? How do you know what Senior Brother Ln likes to eat? Tao Yaoye asked in an even lower voice. Meng Jingzhou gave a thumbs up, revealing a dazzling smile with eight teeth standing out, I specifically asked Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang immediately had a bad feeling about this. Here comes the Stewed Tofu!11 Freshly made Tofu Pudding! Scallion Tossed Tofu. MapoTofu. The waiter announced the dishes and brought them over, laying out an entire banquet of tofu dishes that mesmerized Lu Yang. Even Tao Yaoye, who wasn''t particularly fond of tofu, was tempted to have a full meal after smelling the aroma. With every dish called out, Lu Yang''s face turned a shade paler. Meng Jingzhou was rather self-satisfied, Eldest Senior Sister said that you haven'' t eaten anything but tofu for a while, having it for every meal, even dreaming about ''Tofu Supreme''. So I figured you must really like tofu. Don''t feel too touched. My family told me that when you invite someone for a meal, you should find out what they like. It shows sincerity. I don''t always agree with my family''s views, but this one, I do believe in. I came to the Hundred Fragrance Building to order this tofu feast specifically for you. Don''t underestimate these dishes. They seem ordinary, but they are all made from top-quality soybeans, served with high-quality spiritual herbs that have been aged for years. Even the water used is pure water melted from the essence of the icy northern lands Lu Yang''s face suddenly turned paler than the tofu itself. What on earth did you find out about my preferences! After the guests left the Hundred Fragrance Building, bellies full and satisfied the waiter quickly cleaned up the tables and chairs, putting everything back in its place. Then, he remembered Lu Yang''s question. If you''ve taken a fasting pill, does it count as eating or fasting? This seemingly simple question was actually a philosophical riddle. The more he thought about it, the more profound it seemed. The new disciples being recruited this year seem to possess high comprehension skills. They''re sure to achieve great things in the future! Hey, cook, I have a question for you, the waiter came into the kitchen, proposing the question to the butcher. The kitchen was scorching, with waves of heat rolling over. For someone at the Qi Refinement stage, even a slight accident could result in severe burns or even death, leaving nothing but a skeleton behind. To cook spiritual plants and heavenly delicacies, ordinary fire is not sufficient At a minimum, flames refined by a late-stage Golden Core cultivator are required, and such flames are naturally terrifyingly powerful. The waiter, however, was oblivious to the terrifying heat in the kitchen. He casually fanned himself with the towel on his shoulder, and the high temperature disappeared instantly, replaced by a sense of coolness. What''s up? Want to learn how to butcher pigs? The waiter glared, why would 1 learn that? I''ve come up with a philosophical question related to cooking. Let''s see how you answer it. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The cook, who was busy cleaning the stove, laughed, tossed his brush aside, and crossed his legs, Go on, ask. If you take a fasting pill, does that count as having a meal or fasting? The cook smirked, was ready to answer without thinking, then found himself speechless. Right, does it count as having a meal or fasting? The cook looked at the waiter suspiciously, That doesn''t seem right Your intelligence is well known. How could you come up with such a question with your IQ? The waiter shouted angrily, Watch how you talk, butcher! So, was the question your idea? No. After discussing it, the two agreed it was premature to use their brains to ponder this question, so they decided to put it forward to the house mistress. Aroma of the tea was swirling in the air, forming rows of cryptic characters profound and mysterious. The house mistress was pouring and warming the tea Her movements were graceful and fluid, pleasant to the eye. The house mistress was a noble and elegant lady with a fair and rejuvenating complexion, and a faint star pattern on her forehead. She looked helplessly at the waiter and the cook, thinking they clearly had too little work to do if they had time to contemplate such trivial matters. Don''t let the name ''fasting pill'' deceive you. Its function is not to fast, but to slowly dissolve the food that''s been refined into a pill in your stomach. This is how it provides sustenance over a long period of time. A fasting pill is essentially food. Understand? The cook pondered, I see. So, the Pill Masters who refine fasting pills are actually my peers. The waiter sneered, tauntingly said, Don''t flatter yourself. At best, you''re peers with the juniors who stoke the fire. The cook was furious, picked up his butcher''s knife, and lunged at the waiter. But, the waiter was hardly a pushover. He whipped the towel from his shoulder harshly, which rattled with the sound of metal collision before transforming into a large white iron rod in an instant. One of them brandishing the knife and the other wielding a stick, the two started wrestling, resembling thugs in a street brawl. Seeing the spectacle the house mistress couldn''t help but sigh. If only these two weren''t so affordable, they wouldn''t be working here in the first place. The house mistress simply blew a breath infused with the tea''s fragrance, which engulfed both of them, momentarily losing their senses. By the time they regained their bearings, they found themselves on the ground floor. The mistress''s voice echoed in their ears, sounding mildly annoyed, You can fight downstairs. If you damage anything, it''ll get deducted from your wages. Lu Yang wasn''t aware of the events that unfolded within the Hundred Fragrance Building after they left. When he arrived back at Sky Gate Mountain after his Foundation Establishment Feast, his face was as pale as if he had been dead for three days. Eldest Senior Sister, dressed in an indigo dress with a simple Daoist ornament in her hair, was sitting cross-legged hovering three feet above the ground absorbed in her meditation. She was like a transcendental fairy, untouched by the burdens of the human realm. As Yun Zhi slowly opened her eyes, she seemed to hold a thousand worlds within them, sparkling like the night sky. Dismissing it as a hallucination, Lu Yang rubbed his eyes. When he looked again, Yun Zhi was merely observing him with a calm expression, the dazzling spectacle in her eyes nowhere to be seen. An illusion? Why is your face so pale? she asked. Lu Yang begrudgingly replied, You know exactly why! Meng Jingzhou used the fact you told him that I lived mainly on tofu for a period once as the reason to invite me to an all-tofu banquet to celebrate my Foundation Establishment. Lu Yang suspected that his dear eldest senior sister had a hand in this prank. When Meng Jingzhou asked me what you usually ate the most, I remembered that you ate several jars of tofu when you were practicing your skills. I simply told him the truth. Is there a problem with that? What about ''Tofu Supreme'' Before Lu Yang could finish his sentence, Yun Zhi addressed him in her usual monotone voice, You shouted ''Tofu Supreme'' while dreaming about receiving a legacy. I merely reported it. Lu Yang silently looked into Yun Zhi''s eyes, which were devoid of desire and seemingly innocent. He reluctantly admitted defeat. He always suspected that his eldest senior sister was messing with him, but he had no evidence to prove it. Chapter 30 – 29 Theories on the Ancient Great Era_i Chapter 30: Chapter 29 Theories on the Ancient Great Era_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I''ve looked at your mission report. You did quite well using your wisdom to eliminate a Painted Skin Demon. Lu Yang was elated by this rare praise from his Eldest Senior Sister. His journey to Taiping Village had indeed been worthwhile. After giving a brief comment, Yun Zhi''s face turned somber with the implications of the Painted Skin Demon. In the past century, with the advent of the Great Era, various dormant forces are showing signs of action and phantoms roam the world. The Great Xia Dynasty may appear calm but it''s unknowingly harboring countless disasters. The dynasty is too proud to seek help from the Five Great Immortal Sects, Yun Zhi said with a sigh, her words not really intended for Lu Yang. Lu Yang caught hold of a word in her speech, The Great Era? He had never heard of this term and it was not mentioned in any of his books. Yun Zhi spoke, her voice seeming distant, A century ago, the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Strategy Sect walked out from among the dead, spread his blood over the clear river and prophesied something unknown. The Heavenly Strategy Sect boasted of their ability to calculate anything, understand everything, and abide by the natural justice and causality. They were the ones who questioned the insurance policy of the Land Money Trade Association. The Supreme Elder then publicly declared that the Great Era has come, and will restore the glorious peak of ancient cultivation. Usually, the Five Great Immortal Sects would consider it a good harvest if they could recruit a Single Spirit Root in a batch. But in your batch, there is an Ancient Barbarian Tribe member, three Single Spirit Roots, and an Immortal Body that''s even rarer than a Single Spirit Root. I have heard that other Immortal Sects in the past century have also recruited geniuses comparable to Single Spirit Roots. This gives a glimpse into the glorious Great Era. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Zhi rarely smiled, but a faint smirk tugged at her lips, seemingly sarcastic, The so-called glorious Great Era was in fact tumultuous beyond imagination. A chaotic era is a troubled one with various forces and interests intertwined, and demons scheming against each other. Countless innocent lives were lost before a great power in cultivation emerged. The peace and stability of today pales in comparison. Lu Yang thought Eldest Senior Sister''s laugh was cold. Lu Yang had read about the Great Era in books. During the Great Era, might was right and only the victor had the last say. Humanity was merely one of the many factions, not yet the dominant power they are today. Demons roamed the world and titans clashed. Geniuses swept across the world, cementing their legacy with blood and bones. There was decisive killing, and countless great cultivators became legends and goals for other cultivators. It was enticing, making one wish they were born in that era to showcase their talent. Only in such troubled times do heroes and exceptional individuals have the opportunity to rise and demonstrate their might. But seeing his Eldest Senior Sister''s expression, Lu Yang realized that while the Great Era was a blessing for geniuses, it was a living nightmare for common people. Death was unpredictable and survival was uncertain. Small clashes among the nobles could result in their people becoming slaves and prisoners, enslaved and slaughtered with no security or peace. The Great Era described in the books was filled with epic upheavals because the authors themselves were high-level cultivators, who yearned for such a scene. If one viewed the Great Era from the perspective of a common person, the picture would differ completely. Lu Yang realized that after he became a cultivator, he seemed to have forgotten his past as a mortal. That shouldn''t be. Yun Zhi did not dwell on this topic further as it was too early for Lu Yang, Do you have any other questions? Well, Eldest Senior Sister, do you have any speed travel spells here? Of course, I do. But, what do you need these spells for? The Seek Dao Sect and the Land Money Trade Association had an agreement that all traveling expenses of Seek Dao''s disciples would go on the Sect''s tab, therefore, Lu Yang could travel by airship without spending a single Spirit Stone. Why else would he need travel spells? Scratching his head, Lu Yang shyly replied, Nothing much, I just want to learn it and save money for our Sect. Yun Zhi didn''t doubt him, Since you are being thoughtful, I, as your Senior Sister, wouldn''t spoil your enthusiasm. You''re only at the Foundation Establishment stage now, so there are not many spells you can use. Lu Yang chuckled and rubbed his hands, Even a few would do. I''ve kept an eye on your cultivation over the past year, and you''ve lived up to your Sword Spirit Root''s name. Here, I can teach you a flying sword spell that would allow you to ride on a flying sword and travel anywhere. I also have a shifting spell that hones your Spiritual Sense and allows it to transfer your body anywhere. Though its speed isn''t as fast as the flying sword spell, it doesn''t consume as much energy and improving Spiritual Sense helps in future battles. There is also the option of Transformation Art. Once mastered, you can turn into a bird and soar freely in the sky. Junior Brother, which one do you choose? Yun Zhi casually mentioned a few spells for Lu Yang to choose from. Uh, are there any spells that don''t involve flying? Yun Zhi, intrigued, looks at Lu Yang''s blushing face, Oh, why do you want to learn travel spells that don''t involve flying? Lu Yang fumbled for words and was unable to answer. Yun Zhi did not press on, There are indeed spells that don''t involve flying, but they require a high understanding of the Dao and demand a certain level of magical power. You might be starting a bit early. That''s okay, I''ll give it a try. If it doesn''t workout, then so be it. This spell is called Shrinking Ground Into Inches, it''s very difficult to cultivate. Here are the cultivation incantations. After you memorize them, I will formally teach you. Yun Zhi raised her hand and created a spatial rift, from where she took out a golden sheet of paper, neatly covered with elegant handwriting. Lu Yang carefully accepted the golden paper, clearly valuable. It would be serious if he accidentally tore it. After Lu Yang left, Yun Zhi closed her eyes and continued her cultivation. As a sinister wind blew in, an ancient and resentful voice echoed in her ears. It was chilling, as though falling into an ice pit. My dear disciple, how much longer are you going to keep your master here? The voice seemed to come directly from the Nine Nether Hell, spine-chilling and terrifying! Your master didn''t guide you many times, yet you''ve reached your current level of cultivation. Your master takes pride in your achievements. An old saying goes, if you are a teacher for a day, you are a father for life. You can''t simply ignore your master''s teachings and imprison him here. The Seek Dao Sect hasn''t had a Sect Leader for ten years. As you exercise the authority of the Sect Leader on behalf of your master, are you not afraid of gossip affecting your bright image as Eldest Senior Sister? You''ve accepted a disciple on your master''s behalf, even if he is a swordsmanship prodigy, it''s not something your master would punish you for. But at least release your master so that he can meet his disciple in person. Real people are here but he only worships the painting of your master, wouldn''t it be a laughing matter if this gets out? The voice contained a certain charm, touching the heartstrings, making one unknowingly want to believe it, to break the seal and release the owner of the voice. Yun Zhi continued her meditation, ignoring it completely. Seeing Yun Zhi unmoved, the aged voice transformed into a long sigh, disappearing completely as if it had never existed. Yun Zhi sat in Five Centers Toward Heaven posture, everything as before. Chapter 31 – 30: Shrinking Ground Into Inches t Chapter 31: Chapter 30: Shrinking Ground Into Inches t lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I Three days later. Clad in tight-fitting attire, Lu Yang stood erect, a satisfied grin on his face, pride visible from having memorized the golden scroll. Recite it for me. A thousand miles in existence, present before the eyes, released and relaxed Lu Yang started reciting smoothly, without an iota of interruption, indicating that he had memorized the content by heart. Yun Zhi nodded in approval. The mantra was quite profound, reduced to its essential meaning word byword. Reciting it called for great mental power, and the fact that Lu Yang could memorize to this extent testified to the hard work he had put in. This mantra is an introduction. Recite it in your heart when you are not proficient with the spell in the early stage. It will assist you in successfully casting the spell. Once you can skillfully use Shrinking Ground Into Inches in your later stage, this mantra will be of no use. Shrinking Ground Into Inches is a space spell and you are on the early side to practice it. However, since you are a disciple under the mentor, and he learned this spell at your cultivation level, maybe you can too. The most important thing about cultivating space spells is safety. Once the space is misplaced, you will end up with your body separated from your head or split at the waist. Therefore, there is an unwritten rule in the cultivation world that when cultivating space spells, you must have a senior who is proficient in spatial matters to guide you. Yun Zhi turned unusually serious, and seeing her this way, Lu Yang also put away his laughter, paying full attention to Yun Zhi''s lecture. The principle of the Shrinking Ground Into Inches spell is to shrink the ground to the size of square inches. The spell caster casually steps over, traversing endless distances, and arrives at another place. The more skilled you are, the larger the area of the ground you can shrink, and the longer the distance you can cross. When you achieve the grand success, even the vast Central Continent can''t stop your pace. What you need to pay attention to is that practicing the spell needs enlightenment. You have never touched on spatial spells, so you have to be mentally prepared for success or failure. One should not get overjoyed or overly disappointed while cultivating, Yun Zhi imparts her cultivation experience to Lu Yang through her words and deeds. Lu Yang nodded. He found the Eldest Senior Sister to be the most qualified to say these words as he had yet seen her have extreme emotional fluctuations. He felt somewhat lacking in this respect. Initially, when Lu Yang saw that the Eldest Senior Sister had only one expression, he thought she was emotionless. After spending some time together, he realized that she did have emotional fluctuations, only that they were too trivial. Lu Yang could now discern how the Eldest Senior Sister was feeling from her subtle facial changes with a certain level of probability. Like now well, he couldn''t discern it. I''ll demonstrate it to you now. Yun Zhi, not knowing what Lu Yang was thinking, threw a red flag onto a hill across from them. Before Lu Yang could get a clear look, she stepped forward lightly. Suddenly, she disappeared and then reappeared, holding the red flag in her hand. Once you succeed, practice it a few times, and you''ll be as proficient as me. Lu Yang remained rooted to the spot, blinking once, and then again. What had just happened? In Lu Yang''s eyes, it seemed as if Yun Zhi had thrown the red flag and then effortlessly picked it back up. He was not even certain if the flag had landed on the mountain as he saw no signs of her using magic. Unusually, Yun Zhi frowned a bit. When her master taught her, he demonstrated it in the same way and she learned it in one go. Fearing that Lu Yang might not understand, Yun Zhi demonstrated it one more time. Thus, throwing the flag, walking, coming back, all went smoothly and without understanding. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, there are times when the Eldest Senior Sister cannot be relied on too; learning is indeed something one has to accomplish by oneself. Lu Yang met Eldest Senior Sister''s gaze, aware of her emotional state this time. She was expecting him to succeed. But Eldest Senior Sister, you must understand that with your level of teaching, no one can learn. Lu Yang sighed secretly. He couldn''t rely on the Eldest Senior Sister anymore; he had to implement the spell based on his own understanding of Shrinking Ground into Inches. A thousand miles in existence, present before the eyes, released and relaxed Lu Yang closed his eyes while casting the spell, pinching out the spell while chanting. Shrinking Ground into Inches! Lu Yang bellowed, and his body disappeared instantly. The surrounding scenery changed, being engulfed in darkness, as if he had fallen into an alternate space. Lu Yang was delighted. He had succeeded on his first try. He was indeed a genius! Lu Yang remembered what his Senior Sister had said. The principle of Shrinking Ground Into Inches is to twist and fold space. Spell casters walk in an alternate space, which is a straight line, and can reach their destination in the shortest time possible through it. Lu Yang was about to let out a hearty laugh when he discovered that the black substance around him was pouring into his mouth, and his body was trapped by it, making it impossible to move. Furthermore, it seemed that there was no air in the alternate space, making it extremely difficult for him to breathe. After a brief but calm contemplation, he recognized a fact: He was shrunk into the earth. Now, Lu Yang had good news and bad news. The good news was he had learned half of Shrinking Ground Into Inches C shrinking the ground. The bad news was he had only learned half of it. Standing on the ground, Yun Zhi didn''t know what to say. She watched Lu Yang cast the spell and then shrink into the ground, mastering Earth Escape Skill. Why did a space spell shift to an elemental spell? Being the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect and the eldest disciple of the Sect Leader, Yun Zhi''s cultivation level and talent for cultivation ranked first among all the disciples of Seek Dao Sect. She could craft formula easily, master spells at a glance, possessed unparalleled understanding, rare throughout ancient times, and all other geniuses paled in comparative elimination to her. She was truly terrifying. Yet even she could not comprehend Lu Yang''s casting principle. These were clearly two unrelated spells. With a muffled sound, Lu Yang performed Shrinking Ground Into Inches again, his head sticking out of the ground like a mole. This arouses the urge to hammer it down or step on it. Lu Yang cleared his throat trying to defuse the awkwardness. No matter how thick-skinned Lu Yang was, he could not tolerate such an embarrassing situation. Yun Zhi pulled Lu Yang out of the ground emotionlessly, shaking off a pile of mud. Like pulling out a radish. It was an accident just now. Let me try again. Lu Yang felt he was close to figuring out the trick. A thousand miles in existence, present before the eyes, released and relaxed Lu Yang started configuring the spell again, chanting even faster than the previous time. Shrinking Ground into Inches! Lu Yang yelled, and a change occurred again. Yun Zhi was tall, but still half a head shorter than Lu Yang. In the past, Lu Yang could see the top of Eldest Senior Sister''s head, but now it had changed. Yun Zhi''s body gradually became taller and Lu Yang changed from looking down, to looking straight, and then looking up, till he was finally craning his neck to look up. From Lu Yang''s angle, he could not even see Eldest Senior Sister''s face. Yun Zhi had become a giant holding up the sky, with her head touching the heavens and feet stepping on the ground. No, I''ve become smaller! Lu Yang shouted, seeing a rock that was half a person high on the ground, realizing where the problem was. Three-inch-tall Lu Yang was hopping around on the ground, and even his voice had become much softer than before. He had learned a new spell C Shrinking Into Inches. Lu Yang''s talent in spells was also terrifying. Geniuses like Yun Zhi could only learn Shrinking Ground Into Inches, but Lu Yang had learned both Shrinking Ground and Shrinking Into Inches! Yun Zhi crouched down to observe Lu Yang, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, apparently not understanding what went wrong.. Chapter 32 – 31 Learning for Practical Use_i Chapter 32: Chapter 31 Learning for Practical Use_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Yun Zhi pinched Lu Yang''s collar with two fingers, shook it in front of her eyes, but still couldn''t understand the principle, so she let him go. Lu Yang was equally puzzled as well. He followed the chant and method taught by the Eldest Senior Sister, but why did the magic he casted turned out to be completely different? This doesn''t make sense. I''ll demonstrate for you again. Yun Zhi was a very responsible teacher. Though her teaching skills were generally mediocre, she was patient. Yun Zhi took out a sandglass, placed it upside down on the ground, then guided Lu Yang''s shoulder and they both initiated space teleportation together. Lu Yang only felt a flicker in front of his eyes, and arrived in a strange space with colorful flowing lights on both sides. On impulse, Lu Yang wanted to touch the flowing lights, but Yun Zhi stopped him. These are bizarre visions formed by twisted space. Not to mention you, even a Cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Stage would be torn to pieces and their soul would scatter. Lu Yang instantly retracted his hand in fright. They stepped out of the space and saw a giant white snake winding around mountains, swallowing the sun and moon, refining the essence of heaven and earth. Its snake''s eyes were vivid, and both of them happened to land in the python''s mouth, and slipped into its stomach accordingly. Just as the gastric juice was about to fall, Yun Zhi stepped again and returned to the alternative space. Following Yun Zhi''s steps, Lu Yang saw all sorts of strange and bizarre sights; a sea made of magma, a cultivator undergoing Thunder Tribulation, a silent swordsman carrying a heavy wide blade These were places and things that Lu Yang had never seen or heard of before. It was hard for him to imagine such strange people and scenes existed in the world. Eventually, they returned to their starting point, and Lu Yang was exhausted and still in shock. The places I just took you to are actually all within the Seek Dao Sect. You will have the opportunity to explore it yourself in the future. The Seek Dao Sect was overwhelmingly vast, and the areas outside its nine core mountains were still unknown to Lu Yang. Can you try casting the spells again? Yun Zhi thought it might make a difference now. Meeting Yun Zhi'' s eager gaze, Lu Yang bravely tried to cast the spell again. After a day''s practice with Yun Zhi, Lu Yang finally learned how to perceive the underground environment and how not to be stepped on after shrinking. He had not succeeded in ''Shrinking Ground Into Inches even once, but he succeeded in shrinking and adjusting inches every single time, and it became more and more skilled each time. By the end, he didn''t even need the chants anymore, a single thought was enough to cast a spell, as if he had been immersed in this path for months or years. Lu Yang''s original intention of learning ''Shrinking Ground Into Inches'' was to use this magic skill for traveling. Now that he had learned the magic of shrinking for traveling, it was just as he originally intended. It''s just that the way he did it was hard to explain, and the speed was a bit slower. Seeing Lu Yang changing his sizes at will, burrowing in and out of the soil, and playing happily, Yun Zhi casually asked, Junior Brother, I heard that you have trouble taking on tasks at the Task Hall? Yeah, most of the tasks can only be completed by those who are at the Golden Core Stage or above. There are very few tasks suitable for me. Lu Yang was thinking about camping at the Task Hall for a few days to see if he could snag a suitable task. It''s quite a coincidence. A few days ago, at a meeting with the elders, someone mentioned that there were a few issues with the herb garden. They''d posted a task at the Task Hall, but no one had taken it. I think you might be a good fit. C you might want to check out the herb garden. Lu Yang knew that ever since his master''s retreat, the Eldest Senior Sister had been presiding over the meetings on behalf of the master. What task? Lu Yang was curious. His special skills were not outstanding in the Seek Dao Sect, so what kind of task would be suitable for him, let alone he knew nothing about the garden of medicinal herbs? He hadn''t even fully learned how to identify medicinal herbs yet. You''ll know when you get there. Yun Zhi didn''t answer. In Lu Yang''s view, Seek Dao Sect itself was like a mini Cultivation World. Without leaving, one could find someone to help refine pills, weapons and arrange formations. For the most part, it seemed to be self-sufficient. Refining pills requires spiritual herbs. Seek Dao Sect has a great demand for refining pills and can''t always rely on external purchases. To solve the problem of spiritual herbs, Seek Dao Sect had set up a large herb garden for planting medicinal herbs, and the Task Hall also published tasks to help cultivate medicinal herbs. Cultivating medicinal herbs requires professional knowledge and Lu Yang knew nothing about this. He still couldn''t even distinguish what medicinal herbs and spirit beasts he was eating for meals, let alone grow medicinal herbs. From far away, Lu Yang could smell the fragrance of the herb garden. Unlike the scent from the Elixir Cauldron Peak, which might be poisonous, this was pure medicinal aroma. Mortals would extend their lifespan and avoid disasters and diseases after a long exposure. At the entrance of the herb garden was a man, Uncle Ba, lying down. He put a straw fan on his face and was comfortably lounging on a rocking chair. Uncle, is this the herb garden? Uncle Ba lazily opened his eyelids and glanced at Lu Yang: Who are you? Lu Yang. I didn''t ask what your name was, I asked about your status. I''m the fourth disciple of the Sect Leader, Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother. On hearing the first part, Uncle Ba didn''t think much as the Sect Leader had disappeared for more than a decade, undermining his relevance. However, after hearing that he was Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother, Uncle Ba instantly sobered up. Being a disciple of the Sect Leader meant being Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother! Uncle Ba abruptly got up, appearing more nimble than Lu Yang. It''s reasonable, in the Cultivation World, one couldn''t judge the other''s capability and age by appearance. When the old and the young stand together, it''s hard to figure out who''s who. Nobody in the Cultivation World advocates respecting the old or loving the young. After all, it''s possible that the old and the children may be more formidable than you. So you''re Yun Zhi''s referral, why didn''t you say so earlier. Uncle Ba coalesced with Lu Yang in a brotherly manner. You can call me Old Ba. As for the herb garden, I call the shots. Lu Yang suspected that Uncle Ba was taking advantage of him, but there was no proof. What did Yun Zhi send you here to do, to pick herbs? How many years do you need, one thousand or two thousand? Seeing Uncle Ba''s behavior, Lu Yang spontaneously thought of the meals Elder Sister had cooked for him. Did she get the one thousand or two thousand-year- old herbs from this garden? A thousand-year-old herb wasn''t common cabbage. Even for the Seek Dao Sect, it was quite valuable. No, it can''t be. Elder Sister is a very thrifty person, she wouldn''t waste precious herbs on her own dishes. Lu Yang politely asked: Elder Sister said that the herb garden posted a task a few days ago, but no one took it. What is the task? Uncle Ba realized: So it was this task. Do you know how to cultivate herbs? No idea at all. Lu Yang confessed. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let me give you a brief explanation. It''s quite intricate to cultivate herbs. One step is to loosen the soil. It helps the roots of the herbs absorb the spiritual energy from the soil and complete the interaction with the spiritual energy in the air. The task of loosening the soil has always been carried out by a pair of Silver Ring King Worms. Recently, there were some issues in their home, nobody was working, so I posted a task to get the herb garden soil loosened. This requires one of the Five Elements Technique C the Earth Escape technique. There are quite a few who know Earth Escape, but they all think it is inconvenient and are unwilling to undertake it. It just happens that Yun Zhi sent you here. So what I need to do is Act like an earthworm, burrow into the soil, and loosen the soil of the herb garden. Lu Yang: Lu Yang suspected that his Elder Sister was playing a prank on him, but he still had no proof. Chapter 33 – 32 Ginseng Baby_i Chapter 33: Chapter 32 Ginseng Baby_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Objectively speaking, toiling in the medicinal garden is indeed a fine strategy. By practicing the magic skill of Earth Shrinking, one could also learn about herbs and make up for one''s lack of knowledge in this area. It''s a win-win situation. Eldest Senior Sister is considering my best interests. Eldest Senior Sister is considering my best interests. Eldest Senior Sister is considering my best interests. Lu Yang hypnotized himself to accept the task of taking the earthworms'' place in burrowing into the ground. As he thought about it, something occurred to himearthworms should be of indeterminate sex. Why do earthworms have spouses? Uncle Ba explained: Earthworms in the mortal world don''t differentiate between male and female, but that''s indicative of lowly creatures. No offense meant. Intelligent earthworms that can transform do have distinct sexes. In particular, the Silver Ring King Worm is the king among earthworms and deeply suppresses all others in kinship. I see. Please continue. Uncle Ba continued: With the Silver Ring King Worm couple, loosening the soil was no problem. But because of a careless comment I made one day, I asked the worm queen, people say that if an earthworm is split in two they can still survive, so what if she split herself in two? Could she not then alternate work days with her other half? She was moved by my words and on the spot, she cut herself open, creating two separate beings. Each one as identical as the other, like twin sisters, no, more like a clone technique. I watched as one being turned into two and could not tell who was the original. Thankfully, they could distinguish between each other. However, when the husband came back and saw two wives, he was utterly stupefied. Both women then asked him who he preferred. The husband was quite straightforward, not attempting to mask his words, directly stating that he liked both. Then, the domestic dispute erupted, with their triangle creating a series of love-hate entanglements. Even to this day, they no longer work due to this. Uncle Ba appeared to feel a great deal of remorse. Lu Yang: Damn, they''re insane. So, what exactly should I do? After sighing, Lu Yang quickly composed himself, gradually adapting to the mentality of a cultivator. These are all minor matters. Uncle Ba stroked his white beard and smiled, You go in and someone will guide you. But let me remind you, you are only allowed in the medicinal garden to loosen the soil. If dare you steal any herbs, Discipline Peak will hold you accountable! Discipline Peak, the mountain range administered by the Grand Elder. It''s renowned for its strict impartiality and does not make exceptions. Lu Yang thanked Uncle Ba and entered the medicinal garden. Upon entering, Lu Yang smelled an aroma that was several tens of times stronger than before. The smell could not possibly vary so much in such a short distance. Lu Yang immediately realized that the medicinal garden was under the protection of not just Uncle Ba, but also a full array method to keep outsiders from entering. This array method locked the aura of the medicinal garden, and due of the profuse scent of the herbs, leakage could not be completely avoided. Even this faint scent could greatly enhance a mortal''s lifespan, so one can only imagine the extraordinary benefits of the aroma within the medicinal garden! Apart from the herbal scent, the most significant thing was the dense spiritual energy. Lu Yang suspected that the dew on the surface of the medicinal leaves was not water but droplets of condensed spiritual energy, each a match for a lower quality spirit stone! Wherever Lu Yang looked, a variety of flowers and herbs that he had never seen or heard of spread out before him. Plants organized neatly by species in separate zones, created a dazzling assortment that left Lu Yang bewildered. He didn''t dare take a step, fearing he might step on a valuable plant. Lu Yang bent down and examined several medicinal plants. Finally, he found one he was familiar with. It was a plant with three leaves, its veins clear, looking as if it had been made from condensed ice, releasing a slight chill. ice Soul Grass, I remember this herb helps in the cultivation of ice-related magical skills by increasing the speed of spiritual energy absorption. Each stalk of Ice Soul Grass stood a great distance from the next, likely to prevent the chill each emitted from freezing everything in its vicinity. Lu Yang remembered his encounter with a puppet. The puppet had thoroughly beaten him and then applied Ice Soul Grass on his injuries. The memory was still fresh in his mind. He didn''t recognize any other plants. Oi, who are you? A not-so-polite voice came, and Lu Yang reflexively turned his head but couldn''t see anyone. Who''s speaking? Oi, look down! the voice reminded him. Lu Yang looked down to see a ginseng baby, three inches tall, hopping around his feet. It seemed dissatisfied that Lu Yang had taken too long to notice, whilst having to raise its voice to get its attention. You''re so stupid, why didn''t you look down? Why do I even have to remind you! The ginseng baby had sturdy little legs and was chubby, running around Lu Yang. Its two roots acted as arms swinging up and down as it ran. Its body was covered in patterns, forming a face which was as expressive as a human''s. Young man, who are you? The ginseng baby asked with an old man''s attitude. A ginseng of refined spirit is no doubt extremely old. Lu Yang, therefore, didn''t dare to be rude and respectfully replied Your humble servant Lu Yang at your service, my duty is to loosen the soil in the medicinal garden. So you''re just here for soil-loosening. The ginseng baby breathed a sigh of relief, fearing it was another hateful human come to pick them. All the herbs in the garden were its proteges. Since you''re approved by Little Ba, it seems I have not seen a stranger besides Little Ba and that female demon for quite a few days. For the ginseng baby, even the elderly Uncle Ba was just a young junior. What''s the use of high cultivation level? The herbs win in terms of longevity. It looked down on everyone in the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang knew that the medicinal garden had rules. The herbs in the garden were very precious. If anyone wanted to take a herb, they had to ask the guard to pick it. No one but the guard is allowed to enter the garden. If Lu Yang didn''t have this task, he wouldn''t be able to enter the garden. Lu Yang didn''t know who the female demon the ginseng baby mentioned was. Perhaps it was another gardener? The ginseng baby put its roots on its hip, complaining Why are you humans so tall? Lu Yang too felt it was tiring to speak to someone while bending down, so he promptly used the magic skill Inch, shrinking to the same three-inch height as the ginseng baby. Hey, this youngster has the makings of a good cultivator, far better than Little Ba. The ginseng baby was first surprised and then pleased. It was rare to see a human who was the same height as it, since it always felt displeased having to look up at humans. The ginseng baby had no neck, its head and body were a single unit. From now on in this garden, you can hang around with me! The ginseng baby said magnanimously, patting Lu Yang''s shoulder with its roots as a mark of acceptance. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I have some chores to do. You can follow me. After I''m done, I will introduce you to the other King Herbs. Herbs that have become spirits are called King Herbs, the most valuable herbs. Even a very powerful Sect might not have one. If a King Herb is acquired, it could be enshrined like an ancestor. Listening to the ginseng baby, it seems that the medicinal garden also contains many others like it. Lu Yang secretly marveled at how terrifying the foundation of the Seek Dao Sect was. Chapter 34 – 33: Medicine Garden_i Chapter 34: Chapter 33: Medicine Garden_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I Lu Yang closely followed the Ginseng Child, using a curious gaze to observe the lush herbs that surrounded them. Sunlight slipped through the gaps in the leaves, casting speckled light onto Lu Yang''s body. Due to his reduced size, in Lu Yang''s eyes, the herbs appeared as trees blocking the sunlight, towering over him. Soon, Lu Yang and the Ginseng Child came across a rapid stream. It contained a natural, nourishing spirituality that was used to irrigate the herbs. The herbs in turn, purified a part of it, and it flowed back into the stream, thereby creating mutual benefits. This is the river protected by the River Spirit, the Ginseng Child explained. Surrounding the Seek Dao Sect was a stream that sometimes flowed rapidly and sometimes slowly. Its source was an infinite, timeless spring. This spring had a long history, even before the establishment of the Seek Dao Sect. It had been blessed by Heaven and Earth and acquired a hint of spiritual light. For inanimate objects, the greatest fortune is to acquire spirituality, and this hint of spiritual light was of utmost importance. If one could turn the spiritual light into one''s own, they would become darlings of Heaven and Earth. If the spiritual light was scattered into the universe, it could take countless Suiyue (years) of tribulation before a hint of spiritual light could be produced again. Inanimate objects were subject to change with the environment, and could potentially break apart and dissolve in the battles of cultivators, extinguishing any hope of acquiring spirituality. The chances of spiritual light dissipating were far greater than that of it becoming one''s own. Luckily, predecessors of the Seek Dao Sect discovered this phenomenon while passing this area. They used a magic skill to lock this hint of spiritual light within the spring, for it to conceive true spirituality. The Spirit of the Spring, grateful for the favor shown by the predecessors of the Seek Dao Sect, voluntarily chose to protect the Sect. This stream wove in and out of various parts of the Sect, protecting its peripheries, and serving as a source of life within. The Spirit of the Spring was also referred to as the River Spirit. From the perspective of an ordinary person, the stream in front of Lu Yang and the Ginseng Child was barely two yards wide with a gentle flow. Calling it a stream was an overstatement. After shrinking, the stream seemed extraordinarily thrilling. A piece of wood was laid over the stream as a bridge. From the looks of it, it seemed like the bridge was built in advance by the cultivators when they passed by. As Lu Yang crossed the stream, he had the strange feeling that the speed of the stream seemed to be increasing, as if it was excited to see him? Lu Yang wasn''t quite sure. He also saw a magnificent wall not far away, built with gray bricks, each brick larger than his own body. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a wall of the medicinal garden. The Ginseng Child dug a few times at the base of the wall, revealing several transparent stones. It seemed as if something was drawn out of them, leaving behind empty, transparent glass pieces. The Ginseng Child extended its roots, flexibly linking these transparent pieces together, much like a tentacle. What is this Lu Yang furrowed his brows, feeling that these pieces seemed familiar. I remember these things are referred to as Spirit Stones by your race. Lu Yang had an epiphany. No wonder they looked familiar, these were Spirit Stones with their spiritual essence dried up. It was just that he had never seen ones of such good quality before. Do you like these things? Little Ba often buries these stones near the wall base, and when empty, he instructs me to collect them and he takes them away all at once. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang understood, planting herbs required massive amounts of spiritual energy. The medicinal garden''s spiritual energy was not infinite, so the Seek Dao Sect buried Spirit Stones in the garden to provide refined spiritual energy. No wonder he felt the spiritual energy was so dense the moment he stepped into the medicinal garden. It turns out it was grown using Spirit Stones. The Spirit Stones used in the medicinal garden must be of a high grade, perhaps even the extremely rare Top-grade Spirit Stones. The Ginseng Child tied the Spirit Stones together with its roots and led the way. Lu Yang followed step by step. The Ginseng Child was chatting with Lu Yang while walking. Beneath our feet, there''s a large formation, called the Eternal Verdant Formation that covers the medicinal garden. It helps our herbs to grow healthily, and these transparent stones are a part of the Array Method. Lu Yang had heard of the Eternal Verdant Formation. It was a top-tier formation used in cultivating spiritual herbs. It was costly and used a massive amount of Spirit Stones per year. By the way, I heard Little Ba said that our Seek Dao Sect is quite poor. To nurture us, they are running out of resources. He mentioned something about a game involving the kicking of a ball, where a bunch of people fought brutally, all for the sake of getting a ball. Is this true? Lu Yang dared not reply. Uncle Ba might appear good-natured, but when it came to deceiving the Medicine Kings, his conscience was completely undisrupted. This is the Illusion Breaking Immortal Wood. It has the ability to break illusions and peep into reality. It is indeed the nemesis of illusions. If you fall under an illusion, tightly hold this wood and it can dispel the illusion. Following the direction of the Ginseng Child''s gaze, Lu Yang saw a cactus. That is the Bursting Sun Flower, one of the essential materials used in cultivating the Violent Sun Dharma Body. Apart from its role in cultivating the Dharma Body, adding it to any fire attribute elixir can enhance a hint of Violent Sun true intent, which is highly beneficial for cultivators with a fire attribute Spirit Root. The highest grade of the Bursting Sun Flower is nine cycles. A nine-cycles Bursting Sun Flower can be useful even to those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. All the flowers here have six, seven, or eight cycles. Over there is the Enlightenment Forest. The leaves, when brewed in water, provide Enlightenment power. The wood is often used to craft fine magic artifacts. I heard that it is extremely sought after in the outside world, fetching sky-high prices. Every autumn, Little Ba picks a large number of Enlightenment leaves for you to consume. Lu Yang had read much about the Enlightenment Tree in books, often described with fancy words as a celestial seed and divine tree. The swift rise of the Human race in ancient times was said to be closely related to the Enlightenment Tree. However, this was his first time seeing a real Enlightenment Tree. To Lu Yang, who was now three inches tall, the Enlightenment Tree that was several dozen meters high resembled the legendary Firmament Tree said to reach the heavens. As he looked up at it, he felt a dizzying sensation as if the Dao was resounding in his ears. I heard Little Ba saying that low-level cultivators should avoid taking Enlightenment leaves. For a low-level cultivator, the Dao heart and the foundation are both somewhat deficient. Taking it prematurely, like encouraging the growth of a plant by pulling it upward, would not be beneficial for future cultivation and enlightenment. This is akin to the principle why we herbs cannot receive too much fertilization in our childhood. The older the tree, the better is the power of Enlightenment in its leaves. The oldest tree in the Enlightenment forest is even older than me. It''s a Medicine King too, and you''ll see him later. This is Acacia Grass, one of the main ingredients in making the Acacia Moon Pill. Under the time of the hanging full moon, if two people in different locations simultaneously took the Acacia Moon Pill, their hearts and minds could connect, allowing a conversation that crossed time and space. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a pair of lovers. The man came from a large clan and was the son of a Clan Leader, while the girl was born into humble circumstances, from a slave lineage. The man met the girl while he was out hunting. They were love at first sight and pledged eternal love. Unfortunately, as the son of a Clan Leader from a large clan, he did not have the privilege to choose his spouse, much less to marry a slave as his wife. Forced by the expectations of the clan, he was arranged to marry the daughter of another Clan Leader. The marriage was a match of equivalent social status, strengthening the relationship between the two large clans. However, the man rebelled, and on his wedding day, he secretly left his clan to elope with the girl. The old veterans of the clan discovered this and were furious. They sent experts to hunt them down. The girl was killed, and she died in the man''s arms. The man, struck with grief and outrage, committed suicide, and their blood fused with a wild grass plant. The grass, even its roots, turned red, and hence, it became Acacia Grass. Lu Yang, engrossed in the story, subconsciously asked, How touching, did this really happen? It''s fake, someone made it up to inflate the price of the Acacia Grass. I was just beside them when they fabricated the story. Chapter 36 – 35 Female Major Demon i Chapter 35 Female Major Demon i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Kirin Immortality Medicine. The moment Lu Yang heard these five words, he was instantly shaken. With the Kirin no longer in existence, the Kirin Immortality Medicine is also nearly extinct. From ancient times to the present day, very few of it exists, extremely scarce. Throughout history, there are very few records of Kirin Immortality Medicine. Some people even say that there is only one Kirin Immortality Medicine in the world. The Kirin Immortality Medicine reincarnates. An ancient sage once speculated that there were actually no Kirin in the world; that the Kirin was merely a figment of people''s imagination. The sightings of Kirin recorded in history were believed by him to be sightings of the Kirin Immortality Medicine. Without opening their Heavenly Eye, people could easily mistake the Kirin Immortality Medicine as a Kirin, just as Lu Yang is now. Uncle Ba sent me here to loosen the soil, he said. Oh, so you''re here to aerate the soil. Can you use the magic skills of the five elements? The Little Medicinal Kings seemed pleased to hear this. Finally, someone''s here to work. Lu Yang looked troubled: I can''t say I''m really good at it, I learned it by accident. I''m not sure if it counts as the magic skills of the five elements, but I am definitely capable of digging. Lu Yang felt that what he was displaying was a space magic skill. Its manifestation just happens to resemble the magic skills of the five elements. Whether it counts as magic skills of five elements is not important, being able to dig is all that matters, the Time Termination Flower said, nonchalantly. Ever since the earthworm couple took a vacation, they would often hear complaints from the herbal plants about the soil being too hard to grow in and not breathable. They wished they could pull out their roots for a breath of fresh air and get some sun. This left the Little Medicinal Kings in a quandary. But now, this problem could be solved. Very few people know the existence of the Medicinal Kings. Even Lu Yang himself didn''t recognize any before. The potency of the Little Medicinal Kings goes against heaven''s will. If they appeared in the outer world, they would surely drive the Great Powers of cultivation crazy. No, on second thought, there is one he recognizes. Lu Yang recognized the sunflower held by Time Termination Flower its petals opening and closing, the black shell falling off, and the jade-white seed becoming nourishment for the Medicinal King it was eating sunflower seeds. And it had thrown the shells all over the ground. He wondered if this counted as a form of cannibalism. Oh, this is a sunflower, the Time Termination Flower noticed Lu Yang''s gaze and introduced. Lu Yang thought to himself, I know. The Medicinal Kings weren''t very large. Rather than saying it was eating the seeds, it seemed more like it was gnawing at them while holding on to them. It was clear that the Time Termination Flower was enjoying it. End King, you''re littering again. How many times have I told you, we are plants, not humans. We shouldn''t be eating sunflower seeds like them. The shells are edible too! Kirin Immortality Medicine bellowed with rage, scolding Time Termination Flower for recklessly imitating the human race. The Time Termination Flower, being its nonchalant self, retorted: I grew these sunflowers. I can eat them however I want. What''s it to you? Pfft. This undoubtedly incited the wrath of Kirin Immortality Medicine as it pounced towards Time Termination Flower in resentment. The two Little Medicinal Kings started fighting without exchanging any words. One on top of the other, neither of them actually inflicting any harm. Ginseng King and the Three-Leafed Star Grass were no strangers to their odd behaviors, they hollered at Lu Yang to demonstrate how to tunnel into the earth. Don''t mind them, once they''re tired, they''ll stop fighting, they chimed. Coming out of the wooden hut, Lu Yang spotted an enormous tree. Its robust roots looked as thick as legs, nothing short of invigorating. The dense leaves rustled with the wind. Enlightenment Tree? Lu Yang was quite surprised. Even when he returned to his normal size, the Enlightenment Tree could still be deemed as towering over the sky, being too grand for several dozen people to hug together, let alone his current height of three inches. The Enlightenment Tree had Dao rhythms flowing around it. The rustling of its leaves sounded like the Dao Sound. It was as if the universe''s greatest Dao culminated within this tree''s body, granting it substance. The Enlightenment Tree was mysterious and solemn, not to be violated lightly. This is the Enlightenment Tree that I have told you about. We call it the Tree King. Its talent in Dao arts is matchless, it declared. How gifted would an Enlightenment Tree be if it became sentient, considering its leaves alone could aid people in achieving enlightenment? Lu Yang could hardly imagine. The Medicinal Kings may seem frail, but each of them possesses divine abilities and should not be taken lightly. Without any survival tricks, they would not have lived till this day based purely on the mercy of the Human race. The huge tree laughed and bantered, Ginseng King, you rascal, you''re killing me with compliments again. If I''m the ultimate talent, then what would that female demon be? Who is this female demon? Judging from the Little Medicinal Kings'' tone, this didn''t seem to be a pleasant person. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aside from Little Ba, only the female demon could come to the medicinal garden. The female demon is extremely powerful. None of us could match her. She picks whatever she wants and there''s no herb that can stop her! She broke off several of my old ginseng roots. The pain had me lying in bed recuperating for days, Ginseng King angrily denounced the ruthless acts of the female demon. She even plucked several stars off the surface of my leaves. Look, aren''t these few stars dimmer than the rest? I have no idea how long it''ll take for them to grow back! Around the Little Medicinal Kings, the female demon''s atrocities were beyond listing, crying out for vengeance. What angers me more is that she said she''s going to use these things to take a bath. Can you imagine, she''s actually bathing with parts of our bodies. How perverted is that! Also, I heard from Little Ba, this female demon holds a high position in your Seek Dao Sect. Her name is Yun Zhi, said one of them. Lu Yang was silent He found himself not surprised at all with this revelation. Was it a problem with Eldest Senior Sister or a problem with him? Lu Yang laughed awkwardly, unsure of what to say: Um, about that, I think the Eldest Senior Sister that you mentioned I think I know her. She''s my Eldest Senior Sister. The Enlightenment Tree King burst out laughing and didn''t take it to heart: It''s no big deal. Isn''t every disciple of the Seek Dao Sect calling her Eldest Senior Sister? Do you think by saying you''re her Junior Brother, we are going to be angry with you? You''re underestimating us, the Medicinal Kings. We''ve survived for countless years, how could we mind a tiny member of the Human race? Seeing the rational response from the Enlightenment Tree King, Lu Yang was relieved, That''s great. It seems like it doesn''t matter whether I''m her Junior Brother, since we''re both disciples of the same master. The laughter of Enlightenment Tree King came to an abrupt halt, even the breeze brushing past his face stopped, and the rustling leaves were silent. Ginseng King waved his hard-earned roots around while a menacing smile crept upon its calm demeanor. The stars on the surface of the Three-Leafed Star Grass turned, reminding one of a erupting volcano, ready to take its revenge. The air was instantly filled with murderous intent. Lu Yang calmly explained, Hold on, don''t be hasty! Do you think just because I''m Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother that I''m automatically on her side? Ginseng King looked suspiciously at Lu Yang, slowing its root-waving motion, Isn''t that rhe case? The Enlightenment Tree King along with Three-Leafed Star Grass also held their attacks for the moment. You are absolutely mistaken! Lu Yang strongly declared, his hands clenched tightly into fists, showing a painful expression as if recalling some unbearable events from the past. The thought of that female demon''s conduct is simply infuriating! Not to mention the suffering you guys have faced. I myself am a victim of her cruelty as well! On the surface, my future might seem bright and promising, but who could I possibly share my sufferings with? Chapter 37 - 36 – Not a Single Worry-Free One 1 Chapter 36 C Not a Single Worry-Free One 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Eldest Senior Sister appears calm on the surface, but her mood swings unpredictably. The only thing is, she doesn''t show it on her face. There''s a saying, ''Keeping company with the king is like keeping company with a tiger.'' Well, accompanying her is like taming an old tiger! She''s indeed a rarely seen beauty, perhaps the most beautiful woman I''ve ever seen. But as the saying goes, you can know a person''s face but not her heart. Can you imagine, she makes me eat large quantities of beasts'' limbs and the corpses of spiritual herbs every meal? In the dead of night, she even makes me soak in water filled with herbal corpses, claiming it can strengthen my body! Once I wanted to learn a space-related divine ability for convenience in future travels, but she taught me how to shrink instead, holding me in the palm of her hand, toying with me between her applause! Lu Yang insightfully slanders Yun Zhi''s various abuses, quickly winning the sympathy of the Little Medicinal Kings. The Ginseng Doll couldn''t help but propose: If that''s the case, let''s partner together. You work from the inside, we shall assist from the outside, and we can rebel against this major demon right now! Lu Yang was startled and hurriedly dissuaded them: By no means! We need to plan this out in the long term. Eldest Senior Sister is the top disciple of Seek Dao Sect, her cultivation level is unfathomable. We might be overpowered if we just rely on the few of us. He analyzed calmly: For caution''s sake, let''s wait until I cultivate to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, this way, our odds of success will be greater. Then, we could act together to counterattack Eldest Senior Sister and succeed in one fell swoop! At that time, you can take revenge for all the grudges you hold, wouldn''t that be nice? The Little Medicinal Kings felt that as expected of a human, they think thoroughly: I originally thought your intelligence was slightly inferior to ours. I didn''t expect that you would come up with such a detailed plan. It seems like your intelligence is matching mine! With a shared enemy, Lu Yang and the Little Medicinal Kings quickly bonded, screaming and yelling their plans to attack the major demoness. With the addition of Lu Yang, the Little Medicinal Kings literally added wings to a tiger, and victory seemed as if it was within arm''s reach, a piece of cake! At the entrance of the medicinal garden, Uncle Ba sighed deeply as he watched Lu Yang''s inspiring plans unfold through the water mirror. Yun Zhi specifically reminded him to keep an eye on Lu Yang''s movements and prevent any accidents from happening in the medicinal garden. If anything unexpected happens, he should inform her immediately. Given the current situation, would it count as an accident? If he does tell Yun Zhi now, even if it''s not an accident, it might end up causing one. Why can''t youngsters these days have better peace of mind? After all the talk so far, I haven''t shown you the magic skills I can perform. Lu Yang warmed up his body and cast the Shrinking Ground Into Inches magic skill. He took a position like a diver and jumped directly into the ground. The Enlightenment Tree King and Yun Zhi had a similar reaction, they were amazed. It had been alive for so long but had never seen such magic skills before. On the surface, it seems to be a space-related magic skill like Shrinking Ground Into Inches, but when it comes to practicality, it also seems to be an elemental magic skill. To be able to perform a never-before-seen magic skill at such a young age, he''s really a genius in magic skills. Now Lu Yang performs Shrinking Ground Into Inches proficiently. He can do freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke swimming. Looking at him occasionally drilling out of the ground and smoothly drilling back, it is really easy to get the misconception that the ground is water. The Kirin Immortality Medicine and the Time Termination Flower have finished their fight. The Ginseng Doll and the Three-Leafed Star Grass narrated Lu Yang''s tragic encounter under the claws of the major demoness, which resonated with them, stirring them up. Finally, we, the Medicinal Kings, have got an undercover in the human race! The little Medicinal Kings sat on the trunk of the Enlightenment Tree King, applauding one by one, thinking that Lu Yang is very powerful. Lu Yang let out a strange cry, sprang up high with his legs, spread his arms out m a cross shape, rotated 360 degrees in the air, and with a grunt, he planted himself face-first into the ground C he had turned dizzy in mid-air. Failed to be cool. The little Medicinal Kings hurriedly scrambled to lift Lu Yang up. This kind of injury to a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage is just a superficial wound which will soon heal. Seeing Lu Yang performing the Shrinking Ground Into Inches magic skill, they bring out the medicinal garden map and let Lu Yang dig according to the sequence. The roots of these herbs are very deep, they can stretch to three meters in the soil layer, so you have to be careful not to touch their roots, lest we misunderstand you. My suggestion is that it''s best to dig the soil between three to five meters underground, this is the safety zone. The roots of the herbs in other areas are between half a meter to two meters, so you can dig below two meters. Lu Yang was curious: What will happen if the roots are touched? The Ginseng Doll seriously said: We will think you have a foot fetish. The Time Termination Flower interrupted: Your human race has many perverts who love to peel and eat the ''feet'' of our plants with alcohol, saying it''s delicious and a great accompaniment for alcohol, hence they even cultivate them on a large scale. What plant are you referring to? Peanuts. Lu Yang couldn''t quite follow the thinking of the little Medicinal Kings. Luckily, he didn''t dwell too much on this issue and started to dig according to the route provided by the Ginseng Doll. The Ginseng Doll found it amusing to watch a human dig, so he ran to Lu Yang''s back and closely followed him. The little Medicinal Kings naturally have the ability to tunnel underground, but their method of merging with the ground is quite different from Lu Yang''s way of squeezing through the ground. The ground where Lu Yang had gone through was loose, which was just right for the little Medicinal Kings. Watching the Little Medicinal Kings enjoying themselves, the Enlightenment Tree King sighed. Trees can''t tunnel underground. It looked at the sun in the sky again, felt annoyed by the intense heat, and sighed again: Why did I grow so tall? I don''t even have a shade. The Enlightenment Tree King felt the world was full of malice toward it. After playing behind Lu Yang''s rear for a whole day, the little Medicinal Kings were all frolicking on their way back, chuckling and laughing: Let''s prepare some hot water for a bath! The Enlightenment Tree King had already prepared a wooden barrel full of water, fetched from the stream used for watering the herbs. A beam of light emerged from the belly of the Kirin Immortality Medicine, slowly moved upwards, and finally shifted to its mouth, where it sprayed out the Kirin True Fire. The Kirin Immortality Medicine looked like a real Kirin; no wonder ancient people insisted they saw a Kirin when they saw it. With the extremely high temperature of the Kirin True Fire, the water in the blink of an eye was boiling and bubbling. The little Medicinal Kings jumped into the tub one by one, closed their eyes, and floated on the water''s surface. Lu Yang felt a sense of familiarity from the scene, as if he had seen a similar sight somewhere in the kitchen. He remembered now, this is called Medicinal Food. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But it was the first time he had seen the ingredients voluntarily jumping into the pot. In a short while, the smell of herbs filled the air, Lu Yang took a deep breath, instantly feeling energetic, and his cultivation level felt like it was about to grow. It''s really worthy of being a Medicinal King, the medicinal power is incredibly strong. Lu Yang looked at the frolicking little Medicinal Kings in the water, showing a wry smile. He remembered his Eldest Senior Sister saying, immortality is a poison, a pain that non-humans can''t endure, only those with extraordinary characters can bear the pain of eternal life. The little Medicinal Kings had witnessed countless historical events through the endless passing of time. Those historical famous figures and events have all vanished, only the little Medicinal Kings are still alive. Perhaps only with a childlike character, the little Medicinal Kings are able to live for such a long time without collapsing. It''s just too easy to be deceived. Chapter 38 – 38 37 Medicine King Spirit Liquid i Chapter 38 Chapter 37 Medicine King Spirit Liquid i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Under the dazzling night sky, the majestic form of the Enlightenment Tree King was obstructing the moonlight. The Little Medicinal Kings were playing joyfully in the water, even Lu Yang joined in, everyone was getting along very well, as if the time had come to a standstill. After the Little Medicinal Kings finished their refreshing bath, they were sprawled all over the ground, on top of the wooden hut; fast asleep. The Enlightenment Tree King was not idle, during the time the Little Medicinal Kings were sleeping, he collected the wooden tub and water which puzzled Lu Yang. What are you doing? Oh, this is something that Little Ba wanted. He said the bathwater was valuable, and the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect like to use it, the Enlightenment Tree King casually explained. The Enlightenment Tree King moved its branches, like shrugging its shoulders, indicating a slight helplessness towards the behaviors of the human race. As a plant, it found it hard to understand several strange behaviors of the human race. For instance, it knew that humans very much liked to use its hair, which was actually leaves, for tea infusion, or use its skin, the bark, for cooking, stating that it enhances the flavor, something resembling the bark of the Cinnamomum cassia. Oh, that''s right; Little Ba even gave the bathwater a nice name, calling it Medicine King Spirit Liquid. It seems like you humans are so cultured; your naming abilities are way superior to ours. Medicine King Spirit Liquid? Lu Yang subconsciously repeated the name under his breath; he felt like he had heard this name somewhere before. Then he swiftly remembered where he had come across this term. Wasn''t this the highly sought-after Medicine King Spirit Liquid listed on the reward points exchange board! The Medicine King Spirit Liquid listed in the board was introduced as a precious liquid specifically refined by the high ranking leaders of the Seek Dao Sect, so this was how it was specifically refined! Lu Yang began to question all the weird and bizarre items listed on the board. They seemed alright based on their descriptions, but that didn''t mean there were no issues! In the following days, Lu Yang was laboriously drilling into the earth and listening to the Little Medicinal Kings chatter non-stop about herb knowledge. Life was fulfilling. I remember there is an Eight Treasure Lotus field ahead. They are tender and pink, very beautiful. Do you want to drill and have a look? The Ginseng Baby said from behind Lu Yang. Shouldn''t lotuses grow in a pond? Yes. The Ginseng Baby nodded matter-of-factly. So if I drilled over there, wouldn''t I just land right in the pool? The Ginseng Baby seemed to understand immediately, Aha. You make a good point. II II Following the directions given by the Ginseng Baby, Lu Yang emerged from the earth and not far from there was the magnificent Eight Treasure Lotus. The morning dews cling to the tips of its petals, falling and hitting the water surface, creating ripples. The Eight Treasure Lotus has beneficial properties of cooling the body, removing dampness, detoxifying, and nourishing the heart, often used in pill refining. I just really want to know why it''s called the ''Eight Treasure'' Lotus. Lu Yang said, recalling the information he read from a book. Among the Pill Masters, this was an undecipherable mystery. Numerous Pill Masters had written books, cited scriptures and doctrines, suggesting various theories. For example, one theory suggests that, because the Eight Treasure Lotus has eight effects, it is thus named Eight Treasure. Another says that the name came from the Supreme Eight Diagrams, others said that Eight Treasure refers to the eight meridians of the human body, consuming more Eight Treasure Lotus can unblock all eight meridians There are many different theories. Lu Yang was more inclined to believe the first conjecture, that there are eight effects, regardless of other claims, the first one seemed more reasonable at least. Alt, you''re talking about this? I know. The Ginseng Baby spoke. You know? The Ginseng Baby held its waist with a tendril, and spoke confidently: Yes, the Eight Treasure Lotus was discovered by Master Old Moon. At that time, both of us happened to have stumbled upon a secret and undiscovered realm. Fortunately, our cultivation levels were profound, and the secret realm posed no danger to us. We enjoyed ourselves in the secret realm, when we got tired, we would rest on the spot, eating and sleeping, just for fun. During a meal, Master Old Moon noticed a patch of pink lotuses that he had never seen before. I asked what he would like to name these lotuses. He looked at the Eight Treasure Porridge in his hand and casually suggested naming it the Eight Treasure Lotus. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Later on, he took a few of the lotus plants, propagated them in the outside world, creating the scale that we see today. Lu Yang: . This was not the first time he''d heard a story about Master Old Moon; each time the stories concluded with unexpected outcomes. The other Little Medicinal Kings had traveled to many mountains and rivers and experienced many things, but none of them were as exciting as the adventures the Ginseng Baby had. Through interacting with the Little Medicinal Kings, they slowly accepted Lu Yang. Even when Lu Yang returned to his original form, the Little Medicinal Kings did not reject him. Instead, they found his larger form to be interesting. A month went by unnoticed, during which Uncle Ba took away the empty Spirit Stones and the bathing water of the Little Medicinal Kings, and brought a large number of top-grade Spirit Stones for the Little Medicinal Kings to bury in the original place. Uncle Ba would occasionally pick a large number of herbs to supply Elixir Cauldron Peak. Originally, Master Old Moon wasn''t known as Master Old Moon, his surname was Hu, which means scribble, so he calls himself the Scribbler. His handwriting wasn''t that great, and there was one time when he wrote his own name in a sloppy way, and people read it as Old Moon, rather than Hu. He was quite indifferent about it, so he just went along with Old Moon. The Ginseng Baby, as usual, was babbling about Master Old Moon''s shameful past in Lu Yang''s ear. At that moment, Uncle Ba sent a message to Lu Yang. Lu Yang, come out for a bit. When he arrived at the entrance of the medicinal field, he saw a loving couple. The husband was confident and radiant, while the wife was dependent and sweet. However, their clothing was unconventional, in Lu Yang''s view. They were wearing clothes that looked like swimming rings, incredibly bulky, like they could float even if they fell into the sea. This was the dressing habit of their race. Who are these two? Let me introduce them, these few are your seniors, the Silver Ring King Worms. Uncle Ba explained. Lu Yang finally understood. It seemed that the couple had resolved their differences and were reunited, so he didn''t need to continue his digging. They managed to resolve their emotional dispute within just a month, quite quickly. He thought it would take at least forty to fifty episodes of a drama, where in the end the female lead would lose her memory, and the male lead would help her regain her memory, leading to a happily ever after. His name is Lu Yang, you must have heard about him, the Sect Leader''s fourth disciple, personally nurtured by Yun Zhi. Nice to meet you, seniors. Lu Yang gave a formal salute, which startled the Silver Ring King Worms. They quickly helped Lu Yang up, refusing to accept his salute. You''re junior brother under Yun Zhi''s guidance. You can call me Li Yin or Little Li, this is my wife, Little Li. The younger brother of the female demon, who would dare to regard him as junior? Lu Yang didn''t know what kind of image his eldest senior sister had in the minds of others. How did you manage to resolve the conflict? What difficulty could there be? A voice came from below the ground. A couple emerged from the ground; they looked identical to the Silver Ring King Worms. Since my wife can split herself into two and become twins, naturally, I can do the same and create a brother. Little Li stated proudly. The second Little Li couple was very affectionate as well. Uncle Ba nodded in satisfaction; this idea was his. He was a man of responsibility. If there was a problem, he would solve it. Chapter 39 – 39 38 Farewell Scene is Quite Touching i Chapter 39 Chapter 38 Farewell Scene is Quite Touching i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang chewed over it for ages, completely at a loss on how to judge this method that challenged moral ethics and thought patterns. It''s good that the matter was resolved. This was all he managed to blurt out after a long pondering. Uncle Ba also thought resolving the situation was a good thing, not to mention that the method was his own idea in the first place. Uncle Ba patted Lu Yang''s shoulder: The Little Medicinal Kings are all quite mischievous. You''ve had a tough time these days, show me your jade pendant. Lu Yang did as he was asked, and Uncle Ba tapped on his jade pendant: The three hundred contribution points from the task reward are now in your pendant. Effort yields rewards, hard work was not in vain. Three hundred contribution points were a fortune for Lu Yang. Then Lu Yang thought, three hundred contribution points seemed a lot, but it seemed that it couldn''t even afford the foot bath water of the Little Medicinal Kings. The exchange list clearly stated that the Medicine King Spirit Liquid comes in both regular and luxury editions. According to Lu Yang''s understanding, the regular version was the Little Medicinal Kings'' foot bath water, and the luxury version was the bath water. Say your goodbyes to the Little Medicinal Kings. Chances to enter the medicinal garden are rare, you probably won''t have the chance to come back in the future Uncle Ba''s words trailed off in the middle, as he suddenly remembered that as long as Yun Zhi allowed Lu Yang to come, he had to obediently let him pass without the guts to block him. Ahem, anyhow, go say your farewells. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang merely responded with an oh, feeling like Uncle Ba had left something unsaid. Knowing that Lu Yang was leaving, the Little Medicinal Kings were somewhat reluctant to let him go. We''re all friends here, take my old ginseng roots with you, oh, they''re too valuable, I can''t bear to part with them. As for my old ginseng skin it''s too painful, never mind. I don''t really have anything valuable here, so I''ll just bid you farewell verbally. The ginseng doll bid farewell to Lu Yang. It didn''t give anything when it bid farewell to Master Old Moon either. We''re all cultivators. A month isn''t a long time, so there''s no need to make a big deal about leaving, right? The Three-Leafed Star Grass subtly expressed its reluctance through its words. My vine body and leaves possess too much vitality, if you take them, your body might mutate. It''s safer if I don''t give it to you. In their time together, Lu Yang learned that the root of the Kirin Immortality Medicine was a green vine. The Kirin Immortality Medicine was telling the truth, during this month of interaction, the Little Medicinal Kings suppressed their life force, fearing that Lu Yang would accidentally receive it. If they were to give a part of their bodies to Lu Yang, they would inevitably have to apply dozens of seals. Lu Yang would be afraid to use it even if he received it. After saying goodbye, aren''t you going to give us some gifts? The Time Termination Flower on the contrary, asked Lu Yang for a gift. Lu Yang, moved by the atmosphere, his eyes brimming with hot tears: After some time, I''ll definitely have Eldest Senior Sister come to visit everyone. The Little Medicinal Kings quickly kicked Lu Yang out. The farewell scene was quite pressing. Not comparing with the Medicine King Spirit Liquid, these three hundred contribution points were a huge sum for Lu Yang, who was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. He was eager to try, to use them at the Task Hall to purchase some good stuff. It couldn''t always be Eldest Senior Sister giving him things, he wanted to earn his own money through hard work. Alt, I was just saying I wanted to go to the Sky Gate Mountain to find you, but I didn''t expect to meet you here. Meng Jingzhou was a little surprised to see Lu Yang coming out of the medicinal garden, but he quickly figured out that Yun Zhi was his beloved senior sister, so it was not surprising. Next to Meng Jingzhou was a man in a scholar''s gown, a robust figure with a refined and elegant demeanor. The scholar in the gown saluted: Brother Lu, it''s been a while, it appears this is our first official meeting. Man Gu, when you were chosen to be the disciple of Fourth Elder, it was beyond everyone''s expectations. After returning the salute, Lu Yang smiled, Did you come here to find me for something? Can''t I find you if I have nothing to do? Meng Jingzhou feigned anger. Come, let''s have some tea and have a good chat. Meng Jingzhou led Man Gu and Lu Yang to a tea house. The Meng Family rule was to discuss matters preferably over a meal. That way, if the discussion went well, the Meng Family would treat, and if it didn''t, everyone would split the bill. Gentlemen, what would you like to drink? We have all types of tea here in our teahouse. The waiter deftly asked. Lu Yang also could not figure out the waiter''s cultivation level. Lu Yang quietly asked, Brother Man Gu, can you tell the waiter''s cultivation level? Man Gu quietly replied, As far as I know, we new recruits are the weakest in the entire sect, even the chickens on the mountain have a higher cultivation level than us. Meng Jingzhou ordered a very famous tea. Let''s have a pot of milk tea, please. The waiter suspected for a second that Meng Jingzhou was causing trouble on purpose. Oops, I misspoke, I meant a basin of milk tea, I remember it being a specialty of the far north. Seeing the waiter''s displeased expression, Meng Jingzhou quickly gestured, signaling that he had no ill intentions. Only then did the waiter understand that Meng Jingzhou wanted freshly-made salty milk tea. In no time, the waiter brought a steaming iron coal basin, filled with fried rice, butter, beef jerky, and milk films, and soon thereafter a pot of milk tea. Lu Yang and Man Gu looked at each other in bewilderment, unsure of what to do, leaving it all to Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou first slowly roasted the contents of the pot until the fried rice turned yellow, giving a crunchy feeling. Then, he poured all the milk tea from the pot into the basin with a ''drip, drip, drip'' sound. When the milk tea met the red-hot iron pot, there was a sizzling sound, and the fragrance of the milk tea spread out, lingering around the nostrils. Lu Yang took a sip, smacked his lips, it was salty, the taste was very peculiar, but it was quite delicious. Man Gu took a sip, then gulped down a whole bowl. Do you have any tasks right now? Meng Jingzhou asked. Lu Yang shook his head. He had just completed Uncle Ba''s medicinal garden task, and hadn''t found the next task yet. There aren''t many tasks suitable for us. The tasks in the Task Hall are not enough for us to complete. I find it strange, if they''re not enough for us, were they enough for the previous senior brothers and sisters? So I asked the senior brothers and sisters about it and found out the inside story. What did they say? Not only completing the tasks posted in the Task Hall counts as completing a task, but if you find and complete a task yourself, you can also earn contribution points. You just have to report the results of the completed task to the sect, and after the sect verifies and ensures the results, they will give you a corresponding reward. Do you know where the tasks in the Task Hall come from? Where do they come from? There are three possibilities. One is based on the ''Righteous Mutual Aid Agreement'' between the Five Great Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty. The Great Xia Dynasty, for tasks involving the need for cultivators but lacking manpower, would ask for help from us. However, this rarely happens. Although we all belong to the human race on the Righteous Path, the dignified Dynasty of a hundred thousand years asking for help from a sect is somewhat embarrassing. The second is when someone asks the Five Great Immortal Sects for help, hoping that we could uphold justice for them. However, the premise is that the Great Xia Dynasty does not intervene, like your parrot-catching task. The third is when our Seek Dao Sect finds clues during our travels outside. These are then posted as tasks in the Task Hall and the sect prepares corresponding rewards. The third case is our hope. Chapter 40 – 40 39: Do you know that the Seek Dao Sect is a Righteous Sect, Junior Brother?”_i Chapter 40 Chapter 39: Do you know that the Seek Dao Sect is a Righteous Sect, Junior Brother?_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Of course, not everything can be considered a task, there is a prerequisite for these three types of tasks; that is, to defend the Righteous Path. Coincidentally, Brother Man Gu found a task suitable for us. It was too challenging for him to accomplish alone, so he called us for help. Without saying much, Man Gu nodded in acknowledgment, exhibiting the humility of a true gentleman. When will we depart? Lu Yang asked. How about early tomorrow morning? Meng Jingzhou suggested. This was just what Lu Yang wanted. He planned to go to the Task Hall to exchange some items before setting off. Having a pile of contribution points in hand always made him restless. The chilled gourd, the water inside cools quickly making it incredibly refreshing. It''s an excellent choice for those who prefer cold water. Three contribution points. Multi-functional pocket knife, includes an ear pick, nail clipper, marker pen, compass, and other functions. It''s a necessity for outdoor outings. Ten contribution points. The Pagoda Dragon Blood Saber, formerly a magic artifact of a Demon Path cultivator. Activated by dragon''s blood to stimulate its bloodthirsty nature, its ferociousness is suppressed by Buddhist teaching. It cuts through flesh and bone as if they were sacks of flour. The Demon Path aura of this saber has been thoroughly eradicated and its viciousness completely suppressed, but its sharpness has slightly declined. The selling price is three hundred contribution points. A fragment of the ''Moksha Mind Method'', a cultivation method left by a monk after self-immolation. It is suspected to be his original creation, the authenticity of the original version is unverifiable. This fragment can calm the restless heart, facilitating quick concentration. The selling price is one thousand five hundred contribution points. Lu Yang looked at several things in succession, none of which he felt drawn to, so he asked the Senior Brother on duty. Senior Brother, I need to venture out tomorrow for training and am looking to buy some defensive tools. Can you make any recommendations? The Senior Brother was tall and burly, with a gruff appearance that could stop a crying child at a glance. He looked like the typical object of eradication for a chivalrous hero. After taking a look at Lu Yang, this senior brother, realizing that he was a new recruit, finally saw himself as an elder brother, which somewhat softened his demeanor. After so many years, he was finally no longer at the bottom of the disciples. How much are you planning to spend in terms of contribution points and spirit stones? Three hundred contribution points. No spirit stones. You can call me Senior Brother Li Dan. You are in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, so the things you can use are not of a high grade and therefore won''t demand too many contribution points. With an appearance that seemed ferocious, Li Dan was actually quite warm-hearted. Senior Brother Li Dan skillfully scrolled through the exchange list, introducing various protective tools: Hundred Wars Heart Protecting Mirror, to be worn on one''s chest. It can withstand a full-force attack from a peak-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Only needs two hundred contribution points. Just as Lu Yang was considering whether to buy one for self-preservation, he heard a timid voice say, Lu Junior Brother Lu, actually, you don''t need to buy the Heart Protecting Mirror here. The sesame seed cakes from the food court can also withstand a full-force attack from a peak-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and it''s even cheaper. The voice gradually faded, becoming almost as quiet as the buzzing of a mosquito. If Lu Yang had not already reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, with his heightened five senses, he wouldn''t have been able to hear it clearly. Senior Sister Zhou LuLu? Lu Yang was surprised. He did not expect to see Senior Sister Zhou LuLu there. When he first joined the Seek Dao Sect, he spent a month in the Scripture Pavilion. Whenever he had doubts, he would ask Senior Sister Zhou LuLu. However, he hadn''t seen her since Yun Zhi had him confined for Cultivation on Sky Gate Mountain a year ago. Senior Sister. Li Dan, being only one cycle older than Lu Yang, had to call Zhou LuLu Senior Sister. Yeah it''s me. Zhou LuLu spoke nervously. She had just completed a task and had come to exchange her rewards, just as she happened to bump into Lu Yang. You carry on looking. I I just wanted to give a small suggestion. I didn''t mean anything else. Confronted with the two men''s gaze, Zhou LuLu backed away to make herself less conspicuous. She would exchange her rewards after Lu Yang finished making his exchanges. They both then ignored Zhou LuLu. This is a Mountain Striking Hammer. Upon striking, it creates a distracting vibration, disrupting the rhythm of an opponent''s array or talisman drawing. It has a certain counteractive effect against both Array Cultivators and Talisman Cultivators. However, cultivators proficient in array methods and talismans tend to have firm determination and can maintain their calm in a crisis, adjusting their rhythm when encountering interference. Therefore, the impact of the Mountain Striking Hammer would be significantly reduced. It costs two hundred and seventy contribution points. Lu Yang nodded. This was also a good thing. He might just encounter Array Cultivators and Talisman Cultivators as opponents. Except for those who had been immersed in this array method and talisman for decades, the Mountain Striking Hammer would be effective. Senior Sister Zhou LuLu quietly muttered again, The fried dough sticks from the food court have even better effects. Both of them pretended not to hear. Senior Brother Li, do we have any small tools here for sneak attacks? Li Dan solemnly responded, Junior Brother, do you know that the Seek Dao Sect is a famous Righteous Sect? So? You should ask this question more discreetly. Lu Yang complied with an ''Oh''. Li Dan then held down the exchange list and swiped down hard. The descriptions of various goods rolled up rapidly. Finding the right timing, he pressed down on the list and continued to explain: This is the Jade Fragment Needle. It''s as thin as a cattle hair and when infused with Spiritual Energy, it becomes incomparably sharp. It can pierce through the Barrier Door, but it''s difficult to get the hang of, requiring much practice, and its price is steep. This is the Mysterious Space Nail. In the face of a strong enemy, when they''re caught off guard, you can grab a handful and throw them towards the opponent''s seven orifices, achieving unexpected results. It''s easy to handle and the price is also suitable. Lu Yang nodded. This thing was really not expensive and could even be described as extremely cost-effective. The rice from the food court is more effective than this. Senior Sister Zhou LuLu reminded from aside. Brother Li Dan could no longer tolerate Senior Sister Zhou LuLu''s murmuring. He turned abruptly, startling Zhou LuLu. Zhou LuLu lowered her head and didn''t dare to look straight at Li Dan, whose face was full of coarse lines. She didn''t mean to make trouble, but the food from the food court was genuinely effective. She wanted to recommend it directly to Lu Yang, but was too embarrassed. Seeing Zhou LuLu like this, Li Dan realized that she meant no harm, and his tone involuntarily softened: Senior Sister Zhou, I understand that you''re from Hundred Refinement Peak, but you can''t just attract business for Hundred Refinement Peak and mislead our new Junior Brother! Also, Junior Brother Lu, think about it; apart from being delicious, cost- effective, sturdy, multifunctional (can be used as both a weapon and a meal), what other benefits do the food court''s cuisine offer? Lu Yang: Aren''t these benefits plentiful enough? After giving it some thought, Li Dan realized that apart from being unsuitable for combat due to its shape, the food court''s food indeed had no flaws. Why don''t you, Senior Sister Zhou, take Junior Brother Lu for a tour of the food court? Zhou LuLu''s eyes lit up and she immediately pulled Lu Yang to the food court. Lu Yang found that Senior Sister Zhou was terrifyingly strong. He couldn''t break free from her grip and also had no idea what realm Senior Sister Zhou was in. Senior Sister Zhou, are you from Hundred Refinement Peak? Hundred Refinement Peak, under the control of the Fifth Elder, carries out both refining and food court duties, which, most of the time, are one and the same. Zhou LuLu responded, Yes, I am a disciple of Hundred Refinement Peak. But I often see you reading books in the Scripture Pavilion, and none of them seem to be about refining? Lu Yang was somewhat puzzled. Shouldn''t the disciples of Hundred Refinement Peak be studying refining? Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 41 – 41 40: Cafeteria_i Chapter 41 Chapter 40: Cafeteria_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Zhou LuLu lamented, I love reading and want to study under Fourth Elder, who specializes in Confucian Cultivation, but my father insists that I choose Hundred Refinement Peak. He says Fourth Elder got stupid from reading too much and he doesn''t want me to learn from him. Your father is? Fifth Elder, Zhou Xin. Instantly, Lu Yang closed his mouth. Hundred Refinement Peak was her family''s place, of course, her father wanted her to choose home. The main peak of Hundred Refinement Peak was a towering red mountain top, bursting like a volcano, lighting up the sky. Perhaps it was due to extensive refinement activities, or Hundred Refinement Peak was just naturally warm, its temperature was slightly higher than other places. Right now, it was early spring, but Hundred Refinement Peak felt more like summer. Lu Yang felt a prickling sensation on his skin, as if something was trying to burrow into his body. Spontaneously, he cycled his energy, forming a thin, cicada wing-like protective layer around his body. Zhou LuLu explained in a low voice, Junior Brother, what you''ve sensed is the aura of Earth and Metal. Hundred Refinement Peak refines countless magic artifacts, the aura permeates the air but does no harm to cultivators. You''ll get used to it. Though Junior Brother, your reaction is quite fast, rarely have I seen someone react like you. Lu Yang laughed and said, My cultivation technique is very useful. Lu Yang heard the clanging of hammers hitting iron, picturing a senior brother pounding a block of refined iron with a giant hammer in his mind, sparks flying and steel being formed. Looking in the direction of the sound, he realizes it was coming from the cafeteria. Hmm Lu Yang felt that this wasn''t too bad. He could get used to it. The entrance to the cafeteria was bustling with people coming and going, talking and laughing, bragging about their food as if they were showing off their broadsword, acting chivalrous. They looked like students picking up food from the cafeteria after class, but at the same time they resembled swordsmen who had just walked out of a weapon shop. Is Li Haoran here? Lu Yang remembered that Li Haoran, the fire spirit root, had become a disciple of Fifth Elder. In theory, his cultivation level shouldn''t be too different from his own. He wondered how far along Li Haoran had actually progressed. Zhou LuLu shook her head and said, Junior Brother Li is still in seclusion. He isn''t qualified to sell food in the cafeteria yet. My father reckons Junior Brother Li has a good foundation and suggested that he should soak in lava for a longer time to foster better growth. People say that Junior Brother Li was screaming on the first day when he was thrown into the lava. But after that, there wasn''t any noise so he must have gotten used to it. Is there a chance that he''s not used to it but has actually been boiled? Huh? Lu Yang realized, while he thought bathing in hot water was unbearable enough, others have it even worse. Eldest Senior Sister was, in fact, very kind to him. It was a slight pity that he didn''t get to meet Li Haoran, otherwise they could have shared their bathing experiences. Zhou LuLu arrived at the bustling cafeteria. Her enthusiasm dissolved into thin air as she visibly lost courage. She took two quiet steps back and said hurriedly, Junior Brother Lu, the cafeteria serves good quality and inexpensive food, go buy some yourself. With those words, Zhou LuLu disappeared in a blink, leaving no trace behind. Lu Yang was left dumbfounded at her sudden disappearance. Lu Yang sighed, realizing he would have to take care of himself. Braised fish bones! Freshly made braised fish bones here! A great choice for either sawing down trees or hacking down your enemies, comes highly recommended! Sesame seed cakes! Freshly baked meat sesame seed cakes! Try hitting or kicking this sesame seed cake and you can''t damage it! Attention everyone! You have to see our noodles which are harder than steel! Great for binding stuff up, once it''s tied down, there''s no escaping! Buy now and get a free knot-tying tutorial! The cafeteria felt more like a bustling marketplace as vendors hawked their food products with much fervor. The only difference was that this marketplace was even louder the vendors were cultivators, they could raise their voices incredibly high. Lu Yang saw a senior brother holding a braised fish bone. The fish bones were sharp like blades, just a light scrape and it would feel like being bitten by a ferocious shark, the wound would be deep. The vendor who sold the braised fish bones enthusiastically recommended, Junior Brother, would you like a fish bone? This was a demon fish from Turquoise Pond. It had the strength of a Foundation Establishment peak when it was alive. Its bones are now extremely hard. I had to refine for quite a while to get so many bones. They can be used as weapons in a fight or eaten when you''re hungry. With that, he chomped down on a fish bone to demonstrate its edibility. Lu Yang wondered how he had developed such teeth. After looking at the very useful fish bone, Lu Yang took a peek at the price. Well, he couldn''t afford it. Sensing Lu Yang''s apologetic smile, the vendor didn''t press further and moved on to promote them to others. Lu Yang then saw another senior brother pick up a fried dough stick straight from the boiling oil vat, shaking off the excess oil. Junior Brother, do you want one? We have ones that can be used during the Foundation Establishment stage, and also ones for the Golden Core stage. The one for the Foundation Establishment stage costs just 150 contribution points. Indeed, compared to the Mountain Shaking Hammer on the exchange board, which costs 270 contribution points, the fried dough stick which costs only 150 contribution points, is almost half the price. This fried dough stick doesn''t only have the advantage of being hard. It contains triple hidden forces. When you strike with it, the forces combine and explode, producing an astounding power that can take the enemy by surprise. And if you get hungry and want to eat it, it has a pretty long shelf life. Afterward, the senior brother selling the fried dough stick took a bite. The triple hidden forces exploded in his mouth, causing his cheeks to puff out, but nothing else happened. Senior Brother, I''m new here and there are some things I don''t understand. Why can this fried dough stick be used as both a weapon and food? And can it truly be bitten? Sensing that Lu Yang was at the Foundation Establishment stage, the senior brother realized Lu Yang was new and it was normal for him to have questions. Eating it is a method to exercise and prove the results of your Body Refinement. Authentic Body Refinement involves refining your internal organs and muscles and bones, as well as externally refining your skin and orifices. Only then can you be considered a true Body Cultivator. Moreover, it should involve the refining of teeth. I heard that some Body Cultivators, specialize in refining the skin and muscles. When they unleash their aggressive clashing force, even mountains tremble. So, other people invented a method to fight these impenetrable Body Cultivators. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What method? They use magic skills, like Big and Small Ruyi, to shrink their bodies for internal attacks. These Body Cultivators didn''t refine their internal organs, so they are very vulnerable to these attacks. These people can''t be considered true Body Cultivators, they could be called amateur Body Cultivators. The senior brother''s teeth clanked against each other, making the sound of clashing metal. Since they refined a lot, they were half Body Cultivators as well. Their bodies couldn''t compare to legitimate Body Cultivators, but at least they had gone through the refining process both internally and externally. Ordinary Cultivators use magic artifacts as weapons, but a Body Cultivator''s body itself is the strongest weapon. So, eating things like fried dough sticks is nothing big. Lu Yang then understood, the food served in the cafeteria is highly functional, serving two purposes. They can be sold as weapons to non-Body Cultivators like himself or as food for Body Cultivators. Meng Jingzhou is an acolyte of Third Elder, a bona fide Body Cultivator. He should be able to chew it. Thinking this, Lu Yang bought a fried dough stick. He swung it around a bit, and it had a nice weight to it. Chapter 42 – 4241: Departure _1 42Chapter 41: Departure _1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang arrived at the sesame seed cake stall again. The seller making the sesame cakes was a Senior Sister adept in refining techniques. From leavening the dough, relaxing it, kneading it, to shaping it, her skills were honed to perfection. She meticulously rolled the dough into numerous tiny balls and, harnessing strength from her fingers, wrists, arms, down to her torso, fashioned them into round cakes. Her precise motions followed some inherent principle. It was more than simple kneading; it was like a form of exercise to coordinate her body movements. Laying the uncooked pancake base on her anvil, she strikingly hammered it with a heavy iron mallet. The loud clanging echoes intertwined with the sprinkling of sparks against the ground, burning small holes into its surface. The pancake base was exposed to extreme heat, followed by sudden cooling in water that bubbled fiercely then cooled into a delectable sesame cake. Witnessing the entire process, Lu Yang was thoroughly impressed. Indeed, the Hundred Refinement Peak ingeniously married gastronomy with the art of refining. I''ll take a sesame cake, he said. The cafeteria was indeed offering the items at a steal. He eyed several items that were essentially works of art. Had he more contribution points to spare, he would have bought them all. The next morning, as agreed, Lu Yang rendezvoused with the others at the entrance gate of the Seek Dao Sect. We were waiting for you, Meng Jingzhou waved as he spotted Lu Yang. Behind him stood a horse carriage, the same one that had brought them to the Seek Dao Sect. Also accompanying them was the same old horse. The only switch was that instead of Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi, Man Gu was accompanying them. Man Gu, an avid student, was studying while waiting. He was wrapped in a voluminous scholar''s robe that enveloped his muscular frame, giving him the appearance of a well-built scholar. -We''re not using the flying boats? Lu Yang had prepared himself to board one. Even though his Shrinking Ground Into Inches was reliable, he knew it couldn t stand up to the speed of a flying boat. He had put studying Shrinking Ground Into Inches'' on hold focusing solely on mastering Shrinking Ground and Inches. Meng Jingzhou patted the carriage beside him proudly, This carriage of mine is a rare treasure. It is encapsulated by the Array Method and even though we would feel like the carriage is moving at a normal pace, outside observers would only see us move as swiftly as a flying boat. Meng''s explanation made sense. Considering Meng Jingzhou''s family home was in the Imperial City, it wouldn''t have been feasible to reach the Seek Dao Sect with a horse, step by step, which could take more than a year. The carriage must have used Array Method to speed up during the initial part of the journey. It must have slowed down only when reaching the vicinity of the Seek Dao Sect as a sign of respect. The carriage Lu Yang saw initially was already reduced to a slower speed. As the trio boarded the carriage, the interior was as roomy as ever. It was only today that Lu Yang began to fathom the immense value of this carriage. -So, where are we heading, and what exactly is our mission? asked Lu Yang curiously. -Oh, 1 didn''t tell you? We''re going to a place called Qinghuai County. It would be best if Man Gu explains it to you in detail since he found the mission in the first place. Man Gu inserted a bookmark, shut his book, and started explaining at his leisurely pace. 1 heard about it on one of my previous missions, from a passenger on a flying boat. He was a merchant leader who knew many things that common humans did not. He relayed a tale that was circulated among the traders. It seems quite plausible. -The area between Qinghuai County and Yanjiang County is engulfed by vast rolling mountains. Merchants who wished to cross over needed guidance from local hunters. A terrifying existence has emerged within these forests and compelled the hunters to abandon their livelihoods As night enveloped them, heavy rain began pouring. Patches of trees blockaded the moonlight, the rolling thunder echoed in their ears as puddles of mud formed on the ground, revealing no stable ground to step on. About seven or eight people, with ropes tied around their waists, were connected in a single line to prevent anyone from slipping off the mountain face unintentionally. The furious rainstorm bombarded them relentlessly. Even if someone fell and screamed for help, they would barely be audible. Clad in raincoats, walking sticks in hand, and carrying baskets on their backs, they tread carefully with each step, cautious of any sinkholes on the unstable ground. The freezing rain left their faces messy and muddy. When they looked up, the dense curtain of falling rain obscured their line of sight. Their only option was to follow the lead of the most senior hunter. -Be careful with your footing- the rain can make the mountain path very slippery! -Don''t stop even if you''re tired. You need to push on. We are almost there. If you stop now, it will be tough to summon the energy to continue! II can''t go on Help me! I''m slipping! One of them lost his footing, unable to find leverage, and began to slide towards the edge of the pathway. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The traders sensed something off from the tension at the tail end of the rope. They realised that someone had fallen behind and hurriedly ceased their movements, trying frantically to pull him up. All Yue, hold onto the rope tight. We have to pull in sync! I can''t Ah Yue was dangling off the face of the cliff, a sisal rope was tied around his waist to prevent him from falling. He was both tired and famished, unable to muster any strength to climb back with the help of the rope. The senior hunter had years of experience under his belt. He calmly coordinated the group while also assisting in pulling up the rope. Some of you hold onto that giant tree. We must prevent the rest of the group from sliding off! The others should wrap the rope around your wrists. On my count of one, two, three, everyone pull at once! One, two, three, pull! One, two, three, pull! After a painstaking struggle, they finally hoisted Ah Yue back onto the path. The group was left staggering from exhaustion. However, the senior hunter did not relax. He calmly examined Ah Yue asking, Ah Yue, how exactly did you slide off? Did you feel a push? Ah Yue shook his head blankly, unable to comprehend why the senior hunter asked such a question. He had, of course, slipped off on his own. Could there be someone who wished him harm? -Old Sun, what do you mean by this? the merchant leader, Qi Wu, inquired. He faintly felt that something was amiss from the hunter''s questions. Old Sun shook his head and pointed ahead to a derelict temple, Let''s press on. We''ll talk when we reach the Mountain God Temple. The pouring rain was no time for discussion, Qi Wu nodded and encouraged everyone to push onto the Mountain God Temple for some shelter. Once they arrived at the Mountain God Temple, they disregarded their appearances, took off their raincoats, flopped onto the ground, panting heavily for breath. They quickly checked their baskets to ensure that the rain hadn''t damaged their goods. Otherwise, the journey would be in vain. Thank goodness. Luckily Qi Wu had the foresight to wrap the goods in waterproof cloth. The Mountain God Temple wasn''t much, but it was spacious. The dusty, time-worn statues of three Mountain Gods sat enthroned in the center. The surroundings were laden with dirt and droppings, and the signs bearing the names of the gods were missing. Gifts sacrificed to the gods were eaten by the animals long ago. Both the temple doors were missing, and the windows were shattered, allowing the cold wind to rush in. However, none of this mattered to the group; every spot with cover was a good spot. Qi Wu fetched some goods from his bag to offer to the three Mountain Gods in gratitude for conferring them shelter from the rain. The three Mountain Gods were sculpted out of clay. Their craftsmanship was not particularly distinguished, but each had its unique distinguishing features. The central god held a gentleman''s sword and emanated an aura of righteousness. The one on its left, draped in a scholar''s robe, held a book and was on the literature side. The right side one drawn in a martial arts position, portrayed a sense of pure masculinity, ranked and positioned systematically. May the Mountain Gods bless our journey, said Qi Wu. Qi Wu always had the feeling that the three Mountain Gods had supernatural spirits and were alive in some way.. Chapter 43 – 4342 Legends Often Differ from Facts_i 43Chapter 42 Legends Often Differ from Facts_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 After offering his tribute to the mountain god, Qi Wu hastily gathers with others. Completely drenched, everyone shivers in the cold wind. We''ll get sick if this keeps up. The old hunter goes to a corner, pulls out a handful of firewood, and grins with his big smile, We hunters sometimes shelter from the rain here, so I left some firewood in advance for today. Qi Wu is overjoyed: Thankyou so much. The old hunter didn''t mind: It''s nothing, living in the mountains is about helping each other. When the rain stops tomorrow, we''ll just collect some more firewood to replace it. Everyone swiftly piles up the firewood on the burned imprint on the ground. Qi Wu takes out a fire talisman, lights a stick, puts the stick into the firewood, blows gently, and fans it. The firewood is slowly ignited. All eyes focus on the gradually rising flames, feeling the warmth of the fire, someone breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we survived. Big Brother Qi, would you like a yellow rice cake or a white one? One of each? One of them starts distributing the dry food. After everyone gets theirs, they toast the food by the fire. Once the food smells good, Ah Yue takes out a jar of pickles, letting everyone spread it on their bread, and bite into the salty and fragrant flavor. Air Yue''s pickle-making skills are quite good. 1 say, Ah Yue, you should open a pickle shop instead of following us merchants. Ah Yue just smiles, saying nothing. Recalling the previous incident, Qi Wu asks, Old Sun, why did you ask earlier if All Yue was pushed down by someone? It is Qi Wu and his group''s first time going up the mountain. They want to cross the mountain range to sell goods on the other side of Qinghuai County. After a long search, they finally found a local old hunter to guide them. The old hunter looks serious: Have you heard of a ghoul? Qi Wu and the others look serious, they''ve traveled far and wide and naturally know something about ghouls. One of them even exclaims loudly: Are you talking about the ghoul serving a tiger demon? The old hunter nods and says softly, This mountain is called Song Mountain. About ten years ago, a hunter who came to hunt disappeared, leaving only a shoe. People then started saying, a tiger demon came to the mountain and ate that hunter. At first, no one wanted to believe it. They thought they had been living here for generations, how could there possibly be a tiger demon? But as time went by, someone said they saw a colorful tiger during hunting, and it was at least four meters long. The tiger pounced on the hunting dog with one leap. The hunter ran away at the sight of it. Fortunately, the tiger didn''t chase after him! People discovered people were disappearing from time to time, so they reported the situation to the Qinghuai County government office. They said since Song Mountain is close to Yanjiang County, and since we only sell our game to Yanjiang County, they should be responsible. When it got to Yanjiang County, the officials said that Song Mountain belongs to Qinghuai County, they should be responsible. After a few rounds of this, each side sent two cultivators to search for the tiger demon on Song Mountain. After ten days of searching, they couldn''t even find a single tiger hair. The cultivators thought we were fooling them and wasted their time. We tried to explain that maybe the tiger demon was deliberately hiding from them, but the two cultivators didn''t listen and left. We went to the government office again, but they ignored us. We had no way out, so most people left Song Mountain to find new means of livelihood. Only a few of us old folks stayed, we can''t do anything but hunting. Later on, we discovered that during the hunts, we would encounter those missing travelers. They would appear and disappear out of blue, sometimes pushing you. Sometimes, when I would lead people into the mountain, those travelers would pretend to bump into us and ask to join. How could I agree? I hurriedly lead the group away. The older generation used to say that there''s something called a ghoul in this world. When a tiger demon kills a person, the person becomes a ghoul, helping the tiger demon to find prey, and lure people into a trap to turn them into new ghouls. But, dealing with ghouls isn''t difficult, as long as you refuse their requests, they won''t harm you. All of this suddenly made sense to Qi Wu. He had been wondering why such a large forest had so few hunters. Now he understood why it took him so long to find only a few clusters of hunters living together. It''s all due to the tiger demon. Seeing All Yue still looking apprehensive, Qi Wu asks: All Yue, ask whatever you want to ask. Ah Yue felt like his question was embarrassing to ask but since the Boss said so, he dropped his reserve. I just have one question, do these ghouls have female ghosts? Are they pretty? Do they seduce men? Do they suck men''s Yang Qi? Could it be possible for me to have a forbidden love with her, hiding from the tiger demon, traveling around? With each question Ah Yue asks, a question mark appears over everyone''s head, including the old hunter. Seeing everyone else''s reactions, Ah Yue scratches his head shyly: 1 read storybooks where it''s written like this, beautiful female ghosts, unresolved affection between humans and ghosts, and the likes. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qi Wu remains silent for a while, then pats Ah Yue on the shoulder: You should read fewer books. Then, Qi Wu asks: Then why didn''t you report this matter to the Five Great immortal Sects? The Five Great Immortal Sects defend the Righteous Path, they would never stand by and do nothing. The Five Great Immortal Sects? The old hunter looks blank, never having heard of this term. That is, the Seek Dao Sect, the Suspension Temple, and other three Righteous Sects. They are the five most powerful sects in the whole continent. Seems like I''ve heard of it. The old hunter says uncertainly, unsure of where he heard it, maybe in a teahouse at the foot of a mountain, or from some traveler, or when he was younger, or when he got older. He can''t remember clearly. In fact, ordinary people know very little about cultivators; they just listen out of curiosity. Moreover, stories passed down orally often get distorted, rendering them far from the truth, hence unreliable. For example, Qi Wu had heard that the reason the Seek Dao Sect was named that was because the path of immortality is vast and unknown, so dao (path) was used to signify searching for one''s path. To cultivate is to cultivate the heart. One needs to constantly ask oneself about the type of path they seek, whether it is the Righteous Path or the Demon Path, and not to lose one''s original intention. Once Qi Wu met a disciple from the Seek Dao Sect named Dai Bufan. He asked him why their sect was named thus. He still remembers Dai Bufan''s answer very clearly. Oh, you''re asking about this? Let me tell you about our founding ancestor, Dao''ist Xiantian of the Seek Dao Sect. He spent a huge amount of money to ask someone from the Heavenly Strategy Sect to calculate a prime location, ''they found an immortality land that brought together the Feng-Shui from eight directions. They said that if the sect wanted to flourish, it needed to be established at a specific time and place. But it turned out that our founding ancestor was directionally challenged. Even though he had all the signs, he still lost his way. He had to ask for directions from an old farmer, and only then did he locate the sect''s location in time. In gratitude to the old farmer, the founding ancestor named the sect Seek Dao Sect.. Chapter 44 – 43 Your Mountain God Grandfather_i Chapter 43 Your Mountain God Grandfather_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 So you say, this Seek Dao Sect is very powerful? the old hunter asked. It''s not Seek Daoers Sect, it is Seek Dao Sect. Qi Wu corrected the old hunter''s pronunciation. When we go to Qinghuai County tomorrow, let''s write a letter to the Five Great Immortal Sects, and ask them to help. Qi Wu had asked Dai Bufan about the procedure when he met him. At that time, he was still feeling that officials with no cultivation level looked down on everything. He hadn''t expected that disciples of the Immortal Sects, far from worldly troubles, would be even more down-to-earth. However, Qi Wu did not know Dai Bufan''s position in the Seek Dao Sect, he just thought he was an ordinary disciple of the Immortal Sect. If he truly knew Dai Bufan''s identity and cultivation level, he would probably feel more than just admiration. The old hunter was overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked Qi Wu and others, saying that if they really could solve the Tiger Demon problem, he wouldn''t even demand travel expenses, but Qi Wu quickly declined. It''s not that they didn''t want to save money, but rather they didn''t know if the old hunter was just being polite or really meant what he said. I''m sorry, I was caught in the rain while traveling, can I stay here for the night? A beautiful figure broke through the rain curtain. She was dressed in a blue-green dress, and her face showed a hint of sadness, which made people instinctively want to grant her request. Everyone turned their heads to look at All Yue. He had mentioned a female ghost and now one had truly arrived. Does this kid have a magic mouth? No! Qi Wu immediately refused the young girl in blue. In such a remote place, it was suspicious for such a beautiful girl to appear. The old hunter''s words couldn''t stop him from doubting. What''s more, the girl in blue was dry! Outside, the rain was heavy, like a divine shower, how could she possibly be dry? The girl in blue was slightly annoyed, thinking that these people seemed educated but their words were rude. All of you are unreasonable. Not to mention that this Mountain God Temple has no owner, you are all just here to avoid the rain. It''s raining heavily outside, are you going to let me keep using my magic skills to block the rain?! Magic skill, are you a cultivator? Qi Wu spoke cautiously. Most cultivators were gentle to ordinary people, but if they annoyed them, there''s no telling what they might do. He started to waver. The old hunter, however, was firm. Based on his many years of living in the mountains, he thought that there was something wrong with this girl in blue, but he was much more polite: If you''re a cultivator, and a woman at that, it doesn''t look good to see you living in the same temple as eight of us men. Like this, there is a mountain path to the north. Halfway up the mountain, there is a wooden house which us hunters temporarily set up. For someone of your level, it''s just a few steps away. The old hunter wasn''t lying. There indeed was a wooden house there, but it couldn''t accommodate so many people, so he had brought Qi Wu and the others to the Mountain God Temple to take shelter from the rain. The girl in blue thought it over and felt that the old hunter made sense. She was a woman after all. Although she was not formal, why would she want to stay in this temple full of drafts when there was a better option? After the girl in blue left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that the girl in blue would transform into a ferocious tiger and eat them. Alright, everyone sleep. We need to get up early tomorrow for the journey. I really don''t want to come to this ghostly place a second time. Qi Wu yawned, his eyelids heavy with exhaustion. Qi Wu wanted to sleep with his head facing inwards, but feeling something was off with the statue of the Mountain God, he dared not get too close, so he let everyone sleep with their heads facing the entrance. After arranging the night watch shifts, everyone fell asleep. After everyone fell asleep, the eyes of the Mountain God statue moved, casting a gaze downwards on them. Nobody noticed. All Yue yawned. His eyes were blurry, seeming like he would fall asleep any second. He and another man were responsible for the first night watch shift. I''m so sleepy, I really want to sleep. Hang in there. You heard how unsafe this mountain is Yeah, I can''t sleep, I''m still waiting for the female ghost to attack me at night. You''re average looking. Haven''t you read that female ghosts prefer handsome men? They should come for me. Female ghosts like scholars, how many books have you read? Female ghosts like people like me who are well-read. The two started a whispering argument about the nonexistent female ghost, getting more energized the more they talked. A sudden deep roar broke the silence, the thundering rain not able to block out this roar. The two shuddered, getting the chills. Just as they questioned whether they were hallucinating, another deep roar could be heard, this time closer! It''s the Tiger Demon! The two looked at each other, seeing the fear in each other''s eyes. Everyone, wake up, there''s a monster! Ah Yue cried out in panic. Everyone was jolted awake from their dreams, clutching their weapons tightly, staring hard at the temple entrance, sweating heavily and their legs trembling. The roar subsided, replaced by heavy breathing, allowing them to imagine the monster''s immense size. A shadow appeared in the rain curtain, the shadow getting bigger and bigger, causing everyone''s hearts to flutter in fear. A huge tiger head broke through the rain curtain and entered the Mountain God Temple, making everyone break out in a cold sweatit was a four-meter-long tiger! The Tiger Demon stood up on its hind legs! Old Sun, what do we do now? Qi Wu asked in a whisper. This Tiger Demon was not something they could defeat with their wooden sticks. In an unexpected twist, the old hunter walked straight towards the Tiger Demon and bowed: Please, Tiger Lord, enjoy your meal. Hmm, well done. The Tiger Demon spoke with a human voice, its cultivation level unknown. Qi Wu was furious, wishing he could tear the old hunter apart with his bare hands. The girl in blue wasn''t a ghoul, it was the old hunter who had been by their side all along! The Tiger Demon showed a human-like smile, and scoffed, Originally, I didn''t want to eat you. After all, there are too many of you. If all of you die, it might draw the attention of the outside world. However, you guys actually want to inform the Five Great Immortal Sects of my existence, so I cannot let any of you live! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While speaking, the Tiger Demon pinned down the old hunter with a paw, And you, you always can''t help but speak too much. Always spinning tales, making me clean up after you. Do you want me to kill you again? The old hunter pleaded for mercy, promising he would not do it again. The Tiger Demon grunted, Chasing the female cultivator away counts as a merit for you, so your merits and demerits offset each other, I won''t punish you this time! The Tiger Demon didn''t play with its prey. It approached Qi Wu, sturdying him carefully. A sound like an old man clearing his throat emitted from its throat, You are the smartest one here. If you are willing to serve me, I can turn you into a ghoul. Neither dead nor alive. At this time, Qi Wu was not afraid anymore. He pointed at the old hunter and laughed, To go around harming others like him? I''d rather die! I spit on you! Not willing to drink the toast, then drink a forfeit! The Tiger Demon had never been insulted like this before and was instantly filled with unprecedented rage. Waves of energy spread out, shaking the roof of the temple, making it seem as though it would collapse. The Tiger Demon no longer reasoned, opening its mouth wide and pouncing at everyone. Qi Wu closed his eyes, awaiting the moment of his death. At that moment, a gentleman''s sword appeared between the Tiger Demon and Qi Wu. The sword shone brightly, as dazzling as the morning sun, leaving a cut on the Tiger Demon''s cheek. Who?! The Tiger Demon roared in anger. Your Mountain God Grandpa! Chapter 45 – 44 The Gentleman Conceals Tools Within Himselfi Chapter 44 The Gentleman Conceals Tools Within Himselfi lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Qi Wu and the others watched in disbelief: the clay Mountain God statue had come to life and was wielding a sword to vanquish the demon! The Mountain God has manifested! Ah Yue said, dumbfounded. No, someone is hiding inside the Mountain God statue! Qi Wu responded the quickest. Indeed, as the sword-wielding Mountain God fought the Tiger Demon, chunks of clay fell to the ground, revealing the face of the person hidden inside. It was Lu Yang. Damn it! I''ve been waiting for five days, and finally, you''ve arrived! It was worth staying in a statue for five days, take my sword! Lu Yang cursed menacingly, kicking out. As someone who enjoyed patrols, it had been a great torment for him to stay as still as a statue for five days to avoid the Tiger Demon''s detection. Before anyone else could react, the Civil and Martial Mountain God statues also came to life: Lu Yang, let us lend you a hand! Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu emerged from the statues, displaying their Divine Abilities and jointly defeating the Tiger Demon. Five days earlier, three unexpected guests had arrived at the Mountain God Temple. They took fasting pills, hollowed out the Mountain God statues, and slipped inside. The Mountain God statue was several times larger than ordinary people C there was plenty of room for a person inside. Are you sure this will work? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu looked doubtfully at Lu Yang. Given the information provided by Brother Man Gu, our only option is to wait for the Tiger Demon to come let''s get in first. Man Gu pondered, was this the embodiment of the adage ''A gentleman carries his knowledge within him''? Yes, yes! That''s right! Indeed, one must not only read a lot of books but also travel many miles. Man Gu rejoiced. He had never understood the meaning before, but after just one mission with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, he had made such progress. His master was right, learning well starts with finding the right subjects to study! The trio each chose a statue, entered, and maintained the same pose as the statutes while leaving their eyes exposed. Hey, can you hear me? Lu Yang spoke in his mind using the Mental Force Technique. Mental Force Technique was a skill the three of them had just learned during their journey. It allowed them to communicate at a very close distance without needing to use spiritual essence but solely depend on their thoughts. It was easy to master and could be used after mentally rehearsing it a little. Yes, we can hear you, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu responded. Is the carriage okay? Meng Jingzhou was worried about his own carriage and old horse. They had entrusted their carriage to a hotel in Yanjiang County to avoid the Tiger Demon detecting their whereabouts. We know too little about the Tiger Demon. What we now know for sure is that the Tiger Demon''s realm lies between the initial stage of Foundation Establishment and Golden Core. It is cunning and careful, fearing that hurting cultivators would bring trouble, so it only eats humans and not cultivators. If there are cultivators searching the mountains, it hides in a place where no one can find it. In other words, it avoids conflicts with cultivators at all costs. The Tiger Demon has been lurking in Song Mountain for so long without being discovered by cultivators because it maintains peace without causing any trouble. So, we need to hide and wait for the Tiger Demon to come, and eliminate it in one fell swoop! Members of the Tiger Demon race are especially sensitive to spiritual essence, so we must not use any during the waiting period. Bearing this in mind, they chose to use the Mental Force Technique, which didn''t require the use of spiritual essence. Five days later. Well, we''ve been waiting for so many days, and finally someone''s here. Looks like a businessman? Wait, why is there an old hunter here? Didn''t they say that all the hunters had left Song Mountain because of the Tiger Demon? They had thoroughly investigated Song Mountain, and the locals said that all the hunters had left the mountain and that no one had heard from any hunter selling skins for a long time. Ghoul! The three of them communicated via mental force and instantly reached the same conclusion: this wasn''t an old hunter leading the way, it was a Ghoul leading people to their death! They were initially skeptical about the Tiger Demon, but seeing the Ghoul now verified that there undoubtedly was a Tiger Demon on this mountain! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Did you hear what the old hunter said? He and the other hunters live together. It was the leader of the business team who found the old hunter there. I don''t think it was a lie. It''s highly probable that the other hunters are also Ghouls. Pretending to be normal people, they deceive travelers together, making their story convincing and avoiding any suspicions that they may be Ghouls! Should we take out the Ghoul now? Meng Jingzhou was eager to act. Lu Yang advised Meng Jingzhou to hold his horses, analyzing, Let''s not beat the grass and startle the snake. Did you hear that Qi Wu said he wanted to seek help from the Five Great Immortal Sects? Given the cautious nature of the Tiger Demon, it will definitely want to get rid of them. Let''s wait, as soon as the Tiger Demon shows up, I will strike, you two cover me, and simultaneously ensure that the traders get away from here. Okay. Hmm, did you guys hear the footsteps outside the temple? It''s probably not the Tiger Demon. Hearing Qi Wu and the old hunter trying to drive away the girl in the green robe, Man Gu couldn''t help but murmur: How foolish, with this female cultivator here, the Tiger Demon won''t come and kill people. If it kills her, the sect behind the female cultivator will seek revenge. If it doesn''t kill her, the cultivator will return with her sect to find it. Either way, it''s a dead end. The only way out is to send the female cultivator away. You see, I was right, the ghoul sent her away. Lu Yang was more level-headed: On the contrary, if the female cultivator is here, the Tiger Demon won''t appear. How long do we have to wait? Meng Jingzhou exclaimed softly: Did you guys notice the jade pendant around the girl in the green robe''s waist? What''s wrong with the jade pendant? Lu Yang and Man Gu knew that many jade pendants symbolize identity, but they didn''t know much about the specific symbols represented. That''s the jade token of the Laurel Fairy Palace. The Laurel Fairy Palace, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Beneath the central continent and the extreme north, there is a range of snow-capped mountains stretching from east to west. There is perpetual snowfall, rare sunny days, and the mountains are known as the highest peaks in the central continent, close to the moon. Within the snow mountains, there is an exquisite fairy palace, the Laurel Fairy Palace. She must be at the Foundation Establishment Stage. When we start fighting the Tiger Demon, we should make as much noise as possible to catch her attention and see if she is willing to lend us a hand. The opponent was definitely not at the Golden Core Stage. A Golden Core Stage cultivator from an Immortal Sect would have seen through the old hunter being a Ghoul at a glance and wouldn''t have been deceived. After a while longer, the three watched wide-eyes as Qi Wu and the others fell asleep, sleeping soundly, making them feel sleepy as well. Man Gu recited sage''s quotes, using his willpower to ward off the sleepiness: The sage said I should reflect on myself three times a day, Are you sleepy? I am not sleepy. Are you sleepy? I am not sleepy. Are you sleepy? I am not sleepy Stop reciting, you''re making me sleepy even though I''m not originally, Meng Jingzhou told Man Gu to recite silently, as he couldn''t help but yawn. But I am reciting silently now, Man Gu replied using the Mental Force Technique. Listen closely! Lu Yang ignored the banter between the two and forced himself to keep his attention, listening for any abnormal noise outside. There''s the sound of something stepping on the weedsThe Tiger Demon is here! Reminded by Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu stopped the chatter, immediately alerted, and prepared for battle. Finally, this beast arrived! Lu Yang stopped concealing his aura, shuddered, and shattered the Mountain God statue. He lifted the Green Peak Sword, with its radiance lighting up the whole temple. Chapter 46 – 46 45 Dont Underestimate the Fried Dough Stick as a Weapon_1 46 Chapter 45 Don''t Underestimate the Fried Dough Stick as a Weapon_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang, sword in hand, grappled with Qi Wu''s neck and tossed him backwards, shouting, There is a door behind. Run quickly! In the blink of an eye, Qi Wu was thrown three to four meters away. It seemed like he would fall to the ground, but an invisible force arose from underneath him, lifting his body and making him land securely on the ground. Thankyou for rescuing, Immortal! As soon as he finished speaking, he promptly led All Yue and the others to run outside, without any hesitation whatsoever. They couldn''t make sense of Lu Yang and Tiger Demon''s Cultivation Level, but only knew that when cultivators battle, regardless of victory or defeat, it would inevitably affect the surroundings. Their mortal bodies, if merely grazed in the fight, would either end up confined to bed or buried in the earth for the latter half of their lives. The Tiger Demon''s fur stood on end, the king character on its head faintly glowing. Desiring to tear Lu Yang to shreds, its attacks became even more fierce. I''ll aid you! Voices echoed from two other mountain god statues. One held scriptures in hand, looking sophisticated and scholarly, another emitted a brilliant light from his body, seeming like an enlightened monk with an Immeasurable Golden Body! Man Gu, feeling that the scriptures in his hand were too light, put them away and took out two Great Xia Dictionaries from his chest. Feels good in hand. Man Gu had been educated since childhood that his people, the Barbarian tribe, were a race of warriors. Weapons can be of any form; anything could become your weapon. Use whatever comes handy. Presently, the most handy items were the books. Knowledge is power! Holding two dictionaries like two bricks, he slammed them towards the forehead of the Tiger Demon. The Tiger Demon froze for a moment, having never encountered such a weapon. Meng Jingzhou didn''t need any weapons. His body was the strongest weapon. Turning into a golden statue, he charged towards the Tiger Demon. The ghoul behind the Tiger Demon screamed miserably, its body sizzling and starting to smoke. The pure Yang Spirit Root had a miraculous effect against ghosts! The Ghoul cried out in terror, no longer obeying the Tiger Demon''s orders. It ran away from the temple and vanished in the rain. The Tiger Demon had never been as enraged as it was today. just because it didn''t want to have a conflict with cultivators doesn''t mean it was afraid of them. It could easily tear these ignorant children to shreds and flee elsewhere. Who would be able to find it there? Such a pity to abandon Song Mountain, this auspicious place. Upon thinking about it, the Tiger Demon no longer held back. The tiger tail swept towards Lu Yang with a howling sound. If Lu Yang continued to attack, he would undoubtedly end up with severe injuries! Lu Yang made a decisive move, sheathed his sword, and retreated. The tiger tail slammed into the ground, causing the entire temple to shake. The trio looked solemn: Already condensed the illusion of a Golden Core! Compressing a Golden Core requires a cultivator first to condense an illusionary Golden Core. The Golden Core becomes real from the illusionary, and only then is one officially entering the Golden Core Stage. The Tiger Demon presently in front of them was obviously forming a golden core, its strength was extraordinary! I am a Half Step Golden Core Great Power. You Foundation Establishment kids dare to injure me! Half Step Golden Core? Lu Yang turned to Meng Jingzhou. He had never heard Eldest Senior Sister mention this term before. A decent man, Meng Jingzhou explained: It means he hasn''t formed a golden core yet, but always feels he is superior and can''t be compared with those at the Foundation Establishment stage. He''s vainly attempting to reach the Golden Core Stage, but the ones already in the Golden Core Stage ignore him. It''s quite pitiful. The kind-hearted Man Gu added, Brother Lu, it''s normal that you don''t know. The senior brothers and sisters in the sect all sneered at this term. Form the golden core from illusion? Only the vulgar would do that. They formed the golden core directly. The honest Lu Yang looked at the Tiger Demon pityingly, Indeed pitiful. The Tiger Demon grew increasingly furious, its eyes bloodshot. The cultivation level that it took pride in was belittled by these three youngsters to almost nothing. The most crucial point was that it was truly what they thought! At least pretend! The Tiger Demon released a formidable pressure, trying to suppress the three of them first. Unexpectedly, none of the three were affected. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help but laugh: We have endured the pressure from a Nascent Soul Stage Great Demon with Ancient Dragon''s Blood, how could we be influenced by you? Man Gu went without saying. The blood of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe made him fearless of any intimidation. The barbarian tribe was clad in fearlessness in ancient times and was notorious for their tyranny. They especially embodied savagery. The Tiger Demon gave up mimicking the human race''s two-legged stand, and put down his forelimbs, crawling on the ground. His chin was right next to the floor, and his tiger eyes were intently watching the trio. Boom- The Tiger Demon pushed hard with its hind legs and fiercely attacked towards the trio like a cannonball. Lu Yang held his Green Peak Sword across his chest and barely blocked the Tiger Demon''s sharp claws. Lu Yang retreated in a rotational motion to offset the force of the Tiger Demon. Unlike the previous Skin-Peeling Ghost, the ghost''s strength lies in its eerie nature. It was not good at attacking inherently and could be easily defeated once its true identity was revealed. But the Tiger Demon was different. The Demon Race was known for their physical strength. Even the Tiger Demon''s cultivation level was nearly an entire level higher than the other three. The fact that Lu Yang could resist the strike with his sword without getting hurt was no easy feat. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu attacked from left and right in a pincer maneuver. The Tiger Demon''s blood was tinged with shimmering runes, transforming into a gust of wind, flying above the two, ferociously scratching at them. Clouds follow dragons, wind follows tigers. The Tiger Demon was innately capable of controlling wind magic skills, it was a bloodline-based instinctive magic! Meng Jingzhou couldn''t find leverage mid-air, and squared off against the Tiger Demon''s palm. Man Gu used his dictionary to shield his chest, half of which was shredded by the Tiger Demon. Lu Yang took advantage of the opportunity and struck with his sword, utterly relentless. His sword seemed like a bolt of lightning, reaching the Tiger Demon in a blink of an eye, launching several strikes. Unfortunately, the Tiger Demon''s skin was too thick, and Lu Yang''s sword couldn''t pierce it. The Tiger Demon was about to laugh out loud, mocking Lu Yang for overestimating his abilities, unable to even break its defenses. However, suddenly, its body exploded with several strands of sword qi, making it vomit blood profusely. The location of the explosion was exactly where Lu Yang had aimed his strike! Hidden force sword qi! Lu Yang did not need to pierce through the opponent, all he needed to do was input sword qi into the opponent''s body! This was the weakness of the Demon Race compared to Body Cultivators; the Demon Race''s physical strength was only skin-deep, their internal organs and blood were terribly fragile! The Tiger Demon pulled back, not wanting to go toe-to-toe with Lu Yang''s sword anymore. Unexpectedly, Lu Yang was relentless. His right hand raised to the avoided strike of the Tiger Demon, his left hand reached for a fried dough stick, and whacked it at the Tiger Demon''s head! The Tiger Demon could have avoided it, but it saw Lu Yang using a fried dough stick, and it let down its guard, mockingly thinking that Lu Yang was really a child, and now he is desperate enough to use anything to fight. Then it was hit and dazed. What kind of fried dough stick was this?! Meng Jingzhou transformed into a mountain, taking the opportunity of the few seconds when the tiger demon was dazed, he aimed at its waist and rammed into it. The Tiger Demon seemed wise and experienced, but in reality, was full of openings. It was a believer in the no-war principle, would rather run than fight, and seldom sparred with others during its training period. The Tiger Demon was unsteady from the impact, Man Gu made his move, aiming a punch at its eyeball. The Tiger Demon hurriedly turned its face, and the punch hit its cheek instead, tearing off a piece of skin and fur. The Tiger Demon instinctively wagged its tail, hitting Man Gu who, going along with the direction of the tail, staggered but didn''t get much hurt. Lu Yang launched several sword strikes in the blink of an eye and added a few more with the fried dough stick, forcing the Tiger Demon to continuously retreat. After some rounds of combat, the trio seemed to have the upper hand. The Tiger Demon realized that despite their young age, and relatively low cultivation level, the trio displayed profound skills suggesting they must have had a great power backing them. It began to think of retreating. But the three of them did not intend to let the Tiger Demon escape. If the Tiger Demon was let loose today, one couldn''t tell how many people would fall victim to it tomorrow. They must not let it escape! Don''t push your luck! The Tiger Demon roared in anger, visibly infuriated. The trio sensed an air of desperation about the Tiger Demon and immediately became guarded. The Tiger Demon''s eyes bulged and turned towards the outside of the temple, roaring with its secret weapon, Wife, someone is trying to kill me! Chapter 47 – 47 46: Ten Bulls Strength Pill!_l 47 Chapter 46: Ten Bulls Strength Pill!_l lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before the three of them could react, they heard the sound of collapse from trees in the rain, as if something was rushing towards them. Boom The massive object in the rain didn''t slow down, it directly knocked down a wall of the Mountain God Temple, putting it at risk of collapsing at any moment! A slightly smaller dazzling tiger than the Tiger Demon stood in front of them, although its size was smaller, it gave off a more vicious impression! There were a pair of tigers, male and female, in the mountain! This was a situation that no one had anticipated. The records about the demon beasts of Song Mountain were scarce, it wasn''t even sure if there were any members of the Demon Race hiding here, let alone two of them. Wife, let''s team up, the male Tiger Demon said. The female Tiger Demon, only slightly weaker than it, was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. They believed they had the upper hand against the three humans. Useless. The female Tiger Demon muttered in a low voice, leaving the male Tiger Demon feeling embarrassed. When the two demons attacked simultaneously, the three men felt their pressure considerable increased. Attack the one with the sword, he is the most formidable, the male Tiger Demon roared. Meng Jingzhou immediately expressed his dissatisfaction, marching to the forefront to assert his presence, What do you mean, am I not as good as him? I thought you demons had some discrimination, didn''t expect you to not only be afraid of your wife but also fail to judge the strength and weakness of your enemy. You''re a disgrace to all demons! See my Golden Body, so solid and formidable, with unbeatable defense among those of the same level, do you think you can break my defense The male Tiger Demon went silent for a moment: Attack the one who is glowing gold, he is the most talkative one. The two tigers put in their effort and directly slapped Meng Jingzhou flying into the wall, forming a big word shape. The two tiger demons frowned, feeling that the sensation of hitting the human seemed unusual. There was a broken sesame seed cake revealed at Meng Jingzhou''s chest. If it was pieced together into a complete shape, it seemed to be missing a quarter C that was the part eaten by Meng Jingzhou. To be honest, it tasted quite good. Just as Meng Jingzhou was about to retaliate, a slender figure in green dress rushed into the temple, clasping the hunter''s neck and chanting a death curse, thereby eliminating the deadly hunter. It was the young girl in the green dress who had wanted to take shelter from the rain before. The maiden in the green dress looked surprised at the confronting sides, and the disoriented Meng Jingzhou embedded in the wall. She heard the sounds of fighting coming from this direction and hurried over to assess the situation, coincidentally encountering the exposed old hunter. Without a second thought, she grabbed the old hunter and ran this way, hardly expecting it to be this lively here. Bait once caught, can bait a tiger. Looking at the Tiger Demon and Ghoul, she could easily guess what had happened. Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang. Lu Yang quickly introduced his identity. Laurel Fairy Palace, Lan Ting. The maiden in green looked at Lu Yang, introduced her name and quickly adjusted her mindset to join the fight. As they both belong to the Five Great Immortal Sects, they needed to help each- other. Lan Ting''s hand made a spell, a flexible white silk ribbon coiled around her arm and floated behind her. Her movements were light, like a fairy dancing in the moonlight, a sight to behold. Superficial! the female Tiger Demon scorned Lan Ting''s moves and intended to tear this hypocritical human to shreds. Lan Ting did not respond. With a light tap of her foot, she pointed her two fingers joined together towards the female Tiger Demon, the white silk ribbon tightened into a sword aiming straight at its forehead. The female Tiger Demon immediately regretted her action, although she ridiculed, it''s just an early stage of Foundation Establishment. Even so, the female Tiger Demon wouldn''t dare to be careless. Products of major sects of the Human Race were formidable, a slight negligence could possibly lead to their death. Even though Lan Ting couldn''t defeat the female Tiger Demon, she could at least hold her off temporarily. Meanwhile, the other side again presented a scene of three versus the male Tiger Demon from the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang''s swordsmanship was extraordinarily tricky, leaving the Tiger Demon in a state of unguardedness. Man Gu took Meng Jingzhou off the wall and struck the Tiger Demon, forcing it to retreat repeatedly. Meng Jingzhou he had no objections to being used as a weapon. Seeing this, the Tiger Demon had its king character on its forehead shined brighter. The blood of Qiongqi, a ferocious beast hidden within, was stirred. Its fangs and claws grew longer, and its aura became even more ferocious. What luck, it actually has Qiongqi bloodline. Lu Yang was somewhat speechless, did this monster have so many hidden cards? Was it their bad luck, or were the Demon Races all so talented? Lu Yang couldn''t help but recall Eldest Senior Sister mentioning the arrival of the Great Era. With the arrival of the Great Era, all kinds of demons, monsters, and ghosts would appear, competing for the Central Continent. Although the Tiger Demon wasn''t powerful enough to participate in the struggles of the Great Era, its appearance was still a negligible manifestation of the Great Era''s arrival. After activating the Qiongqi bloodline, the Tiger Demon completely lost its sanity, fighting on instinct. Its eyes were bloodshot, fighting crazily and ferociously with significantly improved combat skills. The Barbarian Tribe''s blood inside Man Gu was also stimulated and began to awaken, causing the force of his attacks with Meng Jingzhou to become even more powerful. We can''t drag this out any longer. Lu Yang thought to himself. Who knows if this Tiger Demon could pull out any more hidden cards, better to swiftly resolve everything. ffThinking this, Lu Yang turned his palm and took out a golden elixir pill. It was the Ten Bulls Strength Pill he had exchanged for after completing the Skin-Peeling Ghost mission in the Task Hall. If you took this pill, you would gain the strength of ten bulls! Though those people from the Elixir Cauldron Peak were sketchy in refining both poison and pills, they never compromised on the effectiveness of elixir. This pill held a leading position among all explosive-type potency pills! With his swordsmanship cultivation, and the power of ten bulls, he dared to fight the Tiger Demon, even if it had a hint of Qiongqi bloodline. Even if it were a pure-blooded Qiongqi, he would dare to fight it. Seizing the opportunity while Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou cooperatively held off the Tiger Demon, Lu Yang hesitated no more and swallowed the pill. It was hot, so hot! After swallowing the pill, it felt as if he swallowed a ball of flame, his stomach was scorching hot. Lu Yang closed his eyes, sensing a scorching heat in his Dantian. Power gushed from within him continuously, forming lines that appeared on the surface of his body. Man Gu noticed the change in Lu Yang. At this moment Lu Yang had red lines outlined on his body surface and looked very much like the fierce Barbarian warriors Man Gu had read about in books. So strong! Even a simpleton like Man Gu could sense the power surging out from Lu Yang''s body. This force was undoubtedly the existence of invincibility at the Foundation Establishment Stage. The Tiger Demon tried to obstruct Lu Yang''s transformation, but was blocked by Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou who joined forces. Lu Yang opened his eyes, a hint of confusion flashing within. The power had definitely erupted, but it seemed to have all erupted out of his body, leaving not much inside of him. The red lines spread from Lu Yang''s body to the ground, forming a strange circular pattern. Dense smoke rose from the ground, obscuring the view. The smoke came and went quickly. After the smoke dissipated, ten water buffaloes appeared in front of everyone. These ten water buffaloes were astonishingly at the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation! Lu Yang: ? Tiger Demon: ? All the people present were stunned by this sudden change, not sure what had happened. Screw your Ten Bulls Strength Pill! This was not a pill to enhance one''s strength at all, it was a pill with a built-in summoning array! These ten water buffaloes seemed to know why Lu Yang summoned them, scraping their hooves on the ground. With red eyes and a moo, they charged at the Tiger Demon all at once! Chapter 48 – 4847 Breaking The Code _1 48Chapter 47 Breaking The Code _1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Elixir Cauldron Peak. The most crucial thing for us Pill Masters is to learn how to break through our cognitive limitations. Not all elixirs are for enhancing the power of the user. For instance, this Ten Bulls Strength Pill I concocted, Wu Ming spoke confidently at the Alchemy School, explaining the principles of pill refining in an easy-to- understand manner. The disciples below were swiftly taking notes. These precious theories of pill refining are hard to come by in the outside world. Outside world Pill Masters respect inheritance. The saying that if a master teaches his disciple all his knowledge, he might starve. So, learning the principles of refining pills outside world is fraught with challenges. Elixir Cauldron Peak is different. They could not wait to teach everything they know to the new Junior Brothers and Sisters. The outside world''s Pill Masters value tradition, maintaining that ancestral methods must not be altered. Therefore, it can be challenging for the outside world to comprehend Elixir Cauldron Peak''s alchemical philosophy. When Wu Ming saw the Junior Brothers and Sisters listening intently, he felt very satisfied. The Seek Dao Sect not only recruited Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Tao Yaoye, Li Haoran, among others. Their extraordinary talents overshadowed the other new disciples, making people subconsciously overlook them. Apart from these five, there were many other disciples with Dual Spirit Roots or Three Spirit Roots, or possessed unique skills. They were the cores of the future Seek Dao Sect. Those who are attending the class are disciples who chose to join the Elixir Cauldron Peak. They had studied at Elixir Cauldron Peak for over a year and were still exploring the path of refining pills. Many cultivators have a habit of taking a pill during a battle, which allows them to unleash a burst of strength several times their own. This sudden burst of strength may catch the enemy off guard and secure a victory. Victory is indeed good, but this practice can cause several times the strength to rush through the meridians. The meridians can only handle so much, and reckless pressure can cause significant damage to the meridians. In serious cases, it can harm the foundation and be detrimental to cultivation. Our duty as Pill Masters is healing and saving lives, so we must strive to prevent such situations. Therefore, after painstaking research and visiting a friend who excels at summoning arrays, I finally developed this Ten Bulls Strength Pill. The elixir contains a miniature summoning array. After consumption, it uses the consumer''s body as a medium to summon ten buffalos to assist in combat. Senior Brother Wu, where do the ten buffalos get summoned from? Acute Junior Sister who was attentively listening asked. Wu Ming smiled and responded, They are summoned from the Spirit Field. The food from the cafeteria and restaurants mostly comes from Seek Dao Sect''s own Spirit Field. Growing such high-quality crops like rice requires high standards for soil, fertilizer, and farming methods. The ones working hard on the Spirit Field are the Green-eyed Buffalos. The Green-eyed Buffalos are incredibly strong and have cultivators at various stages, ranging from Qi Refinement to Nascent Soul Stage. There''s even an old Buffalo King at the Spirit Transformation stage, which is terrifying. With youthful enthusiasm, Third Elder once pushed the buffalos aside and worked the Spirit Field himself for a night. The buffalos mentioned here refers to the Green-eyed Buffalo tribe. Wu Ming then contacted the Green-eyed Buffalo tribe to see if they could be summoned during a fight. The Green-eyed Buffalos agreed happily. As Pill Masters, you must be like me, having imaginative thinking. Stand in the consumers'' shoes, ponder why they need to take the elixir, whether there are any side effects, whether there is a better solution. Wu Ming compiled his work on the Ten Bulls Strength Pill into a paper and submitted it to a authoritative publication in the Pill world, Elixir Fire. The person in charge of Elixir Fire was shocked by Wu Ming''s innovative thinking and subsequently forwarded it to an authoritative publication on the summoning world. It has been successfully published now. Wu Ming also understood that his ideas were too progressive and the cultivators needed some time to adjust. He set the price of the Foundation Establishment Stage Ten Bulls Strength Pill very low, requiring only one hundred contribution points. Keep in mind, even the fried dough stick sold in the cafeteria goes for one hundred and fifty contribution points. Wu Ming also clearly marked on the exchange list the effect of the pill, After consumption, it can grant the strength equivalent to ten buffalos. His consideration is thorough. Lu Yang was deep in thought. If you say this elixir is a scam, it can indeed give the power of ten bulls to its users. Everything stated in the introduction and effects is correct, no gimmicks. But to say this elixir is genuine, something seems odd. Where exactly is the problem? He couldn''t figure it out. The ten Foundation Establishment Stage buffalos were plump and robust, their collective rush towards the tiger demon projected an overwhelming presence. Facing these bullocks, let alone the tiger demon being at Half Step Golden Core Stage, even if it was at the Golden Core Stage, it would not dare to take a head- on collision with this group of buffalos. No matter how famed the tiger demon was for its strength, it couldn''t match the physical power of a bull demon. Yet, there it stood: even with all the inconsistencies of Elixir Cauldron Peak, its efficacy in creating these summoned bulls remained unquestionable, and these ten summoned bullocks could absolutely defeat the tiger demon. Observing this, Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou unwittingly started to calm down. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The battle was decided the tiger demon could not alter the outcome. The tiger demon''s eyes bulged, its fur bristled, seemingly aware that it couldn''t overcome the ten buffalos. In that case, why not drag someone else down with it? Just then, a thunderous collapse resounded; the Mountain God Temple collapsed. The Mountain God Temple, which was already on the verge of falling, toppled when struck by the ten buffalos. Dust intertwined with heavy rain obstructed their view in an instant. The tiger demon seized the opportunity, putting all its strength into a mighty leap, evading the attack of the buffalos while hurling itself at Lu Yang with the force of a charging thunderbolt! This human, had to die! The buffalos, with their cumbersome bodies and no aptitude for leaping, could not react to this sudden change of events. Startled, Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou cried out they had let their guard down and it was too late to save Lu Yang now. The crowd was thrown into a frantic chaos. Yet, Lu Yang remained composed. He had anticipated that the tiger demon would fight till its last breath, even if it meant mutual destruction. A beast driven into a corner was the most dangerous! Without dodging or blinking, Lu Yang employed the magic skill Shrinking Inch, causing himself along with his sword to shrink down in size. The tiger demon ended up striking air. Lu Yang positioned himself directly under the tiger demon, restored his size, channeled the azure spiritual energy through the blade which culminated at its tip. Break! Lu Yang invoked the Breaking Character Technique. His Green Peak Sword, now sharper than ever, pierced through the thick hide of the tiger demon with a squelching sound, slicing through its abdomen. The gore-streaked blade protruded out of the tiger demon''s back. This was a sword technique he had learned at Sky Gate Mountain. Among all the sword techniques, this was the strongest. But it used up the bulk of his spiritual essence and was certainly not something to employ lightly. In the previous exchanges, Lu Yang had discerned the weakness of the tiger demon. Amongst the entire body of the tiger demon, the defensive ability at the center of its abdomen was the weakest. Lu Yang unleashed his Sword Qi, thread-like azure Sword Qi exploded within the tiger demon''s body, as though countless long needles were piercing through it. Inside the tiger demon, there was a snap, crackle, and pop, much like the sound of firecrackers. This continued along its spine, shooting straight up into its skull. The tiger demon bled from every orifice before crashing to the ground. Exhausted and panting heavily, Lu Yang leaned against the wall, signaling Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou to assist Lan Ting in the demon elimination. Upon seeing her partner slain, the ferocity of the she-tiger intensified. She was intent on fighting to the death. Nearly unable to withstand the frenzy of the cornered beast, Lan Ting almost lost control. Before Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou could join the new fight, the buffalo demons turned their attention towards the she-tiger. Caught off guard, the she-tiger was trampled and mangled by the charging buffalos. The fight was over. Lan Ting opened her mouth, recalling the various odd rumors her Senior Sisters had shared about the Seek Dao Sect. Now, the previously skeptical her believed them to be seventy percent true. Chapter 49 – 4948 Nesti 49Chapter 48 Nesti lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The ten water buffaloes, seeing the battle end and that they were no longer needed, disappeared into thin air, returning to the Spirit Field. How are you, can you stand? Man Gu asked with concern. Lu Yang''s decisive, deep-blue sword stroke, which had determined the outcome of the battle, had impressed him profoundly. Although he and Meng Jingzhou had helped and injured the Tiger Demon, Man Gu suspected that even without their help in injuring the Tiger Demon, Lu Yang''s sword would still have been able to slay the creature. Lu Yang consumed a packet of Qi Recovery Powder, and his breathing quickly returned to normal while his energy steadily increased. The speed of this was something that a few measly Qi Recovery Powders could not achieve. I should''ve bought a Qi Recovery Pill instead, this Recovery Powder is so dry. Lu Yang mumbled and then activated his Water Condensation Spell, causing a small blob of water to appear at his fingertip. The water blob extended into a pillar two fingers wide, which he directed into his mouth. Did you just use ''Big and Small Ruyi?'' Meng Jingzhou asked in surprise when he saw Lu Yang turn small and then suddenly expand again. The move seemed very familiar to him, almost like the magic skill ''Big and Small Ruyi'' that an uncle from his clan would use. As far as he knew, this magic skill was extremely hard to master and had a very high threshold. It wasn''t possible to successfully learn it without reaching the Golden Core Stage. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Something similar. What I used is the magic skill ''Becoming Inch'', Lu Yang replied. ''Becoming Inch''? Meng Jingzhou was filled with confusion. As a member of the Meng Family, he had heard of all sorts of magic skills. But this so-called Becoming Inch was unfamiliar to him. Was it a magic skill invented by Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi? This explanation seemed to make sense. Lady Lan Ting gives greetings to the three illustrious cultivators here. Lan Ting approached with grace. All three of us are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. This is Meng Jingzhou, and this is Man Gu, Lu Yang introduced. Earlier on, the situation had been too pressing, so he had only introduced himself. All, so these are Daoist Meng and Daoist Man. Lan Ting, ever the poised lady, addressed everyone very politely. She hadn''t even asked Qi Wu and the others to leave the Mountain God Temple earlier when they were seeking shelter from the rain, and now she was just as courteous. We''re grateful to Daoist Lan Ting for your help. Without you, dealing with two Tiger Demons at once would have been quite troublesome. We might have even failed our mission, Lu Yang thanked her. Of course, he was mainly being polite as they actually still had some hidden cards left to play. So, this was your mission. Lan Ting didn''t elaborate further. She had also come down the mountain to complete a secret mission. She was new to this place and unfamiliar with the terrain. She didn''t come down the mountain in daylight and encountered a rainy night instead. She tried to find a place to stay and unexpectedly became involved in all this trouble. I dabble in the art of rune divination, and both these Tiger Demon''s skins look quite nice. Would you mind giving these to me? Lan Ting asked. Of course, you can have them, Lu Yang responded warmly, If there''s anything else you need, Daoist Lan Ting, feel free to take it. The tiger skins were very valuable, but compared to the help that Lan Ting had provided, it wasn''t even worth mentioning. Lan Ting shook her head, not asking for anything else. Having lived in the wilderness with his parents since he was a child, Man Gu was very adept at skinning. His two fingers were sharper than a butcher''s knife. In just a few cuts, he had skinned the two Tiger Demons completely. After receiving the Tiger skins, Lan Ting politely said goodbye to the three of them and disappeared into the depths of the forest. Her Senior Sisters had told her not to get too close to people from the Seek Dao Sect too rashly, lest they become influenced by them. Jingzhou, do you want the Tiger bones and the tiger penis? Meng Jingzhou was all confusion: What do I need Tiger bones and tiger penis for? Lu Yang mischievously replied: For male enhancement. Get lost! His Pure Yang Spirit Root was already strong enough. If he got any more Yang energy, would his body even be able to take it? Keep these two Tiger Demonsit''s crucial evidence for the completion of our mission. Lu Yang took out his identity jade pendant, wiped it with his thumb and the bodies of the two Tiger Demons were taken into the pendant. The jade pendant could also function as a storage ring. Let''s go, that mother Tiger Demon made quite the ruckus when she came. She knocked down quite a few trees, so we can just follow her tracks in reverse to find their lair, Lu Yang proposed. The two Tiger Demons had been in Song Mountain for many years. They must have a lair. The heavy rain didn''t affect the three of themany rain spell could conveniently repel the rain. Following the trail of fallen trees and shattered rocks, they quickly found the Tiger Demons'' lair. It was a cavern about three meters high, pitch-dark inside, with nothing visible. Does anyone have a torch? Man Gu asked. He couldn''t see anything inside the cave, and he was wary there might be traps. He had read in books that these mysterious caves were the best places for setting traps, like stepping on a brick only to be shot by arrows from both sides, or suddenly releasing a puff of poisonous gas to asphyxiate intruders. Or worse, rolling boulders that could crush people. Who puts so many traps in their home? Are they afraid they have it too easy when they go home? scoffed Lu Yang, finding Man Gu''s runaway imagination a bit ridiculous. Even so, having torches did bring about an atmosphere of adventure. Outside the cave, the rain was pouring heavily, and inside, the three of them held up torches, discovering treasures. Just imagining the scenario was thrilling. Who walks around carrying a torch? Meng Jingzhou teased. They were cultivators and they had Fire Control Technique to use. Why would they need torches? You need to broaden your perspective, Lu Yang replied as he took out a fried dough stick. With a spark of fire, he lit it and the whole stick started burning. It seemed like it could burn for a long time. Lu Yang held the burning fried dough stick, seemingly unafraid of getting burnt, looking quite smug. The canteen''s food really came in handy. Apart from eating and fighting, they could even serve as torches. Man Gu had an epiphany, realizing that there was indeed a lot to learn from Lu Yang. Lu Yang led the way, holding the ignited fried dough stick, followed closely by Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou. There weren''t any traps, like Man Gu had imagined. What they found was simply a creature''s lair. There were rarities and treasures from traveling merchants, collections of classics from scholars, martial arts techniques from warriors These items didn''t need to be turned over to the Sect. They counted as spoils of their victory. Jewelry and antique Among the three of them, Meng Jingzhou had the most knowledge, and was thus responsible for determining the origins of these items. A teacup from a hundred years ago, worth only a few coins. To cultivators, a hundred years was like a fleeting moment, incredibly short. Any random item in their homes could have a history of hundreds of years. Antiques were the least valuable items in the Cultivation World, and only mundane folk coveted them. A rusty iron sword. What were the Tiger Demons keeping it for, to sharpen their teeth? Meng Jingzhou shook his head. Lu Yang thought to himself, don''t look down on a rusty sword. Just one slash can give you tetanus, believe it or not? ''Pictographic Fist?'' Isn''t that a folk martial art technique that mimics animals? Meng Jingzhou flipped through a few pages, uninterested, and tossed it to Lu Yang. Lu Yang, however, was quite interested and planned to learn it when he had the time. ''Words of the Saint'' Meng Jingzhou sneered. What use is ''Words of the Saint'' to these two beasts? Are they any less beastly by having it? Words of the Saint was a starter book for Confucian Cultivators. It recorded the teachings of the Saints. Man Gu knew every word of it by heart, and he had a deep understanding of its contents. Man Gu kept Words of the Saint not because the book was valuable, but because of its unique status. It had to be kept properly. This was out of respect for the Saints. Hmm? There''s a letter in here. Is it written for the Tiger Demon? Chapter 50 – 49 Demonic Sect_1 Chapter 49 Demonic Sect_1 S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Who would write a letter to a tiger demon, isn''t this tiger demon always hiding from cultivators, not letting them know its whereabouts? The three of them couldn''t figure it out. With the cautious attitude of the tiger demon, there shouldn''t be anyone from the outside mountain knowing of its existence. Nian Nian, what is written in the letter? Meng Jingzhou cleared his throat and read in an emotional voice: Brother Tiger, it has been a while since we last met. How have you been? Brother Tiger is cautious and reluctant to show his presence, preventing the righteous path cultivators from being aware of his existence while only attacking ordinary humans. I greatly admire such a cautious way of practice, yet such a method of cultivation is still considered slow. The Great Era is upon us, with numerous heroes ready to compete. Everyone''s eyes are set on the Central Continent. Brother Tiger, haven''t you also seized this opportunity to leave your hometown, leave the Qiongqi lineage behind, and sneak into Song Mountain from the Demon Territory? Carefully cautious Don''t squeeze me, you two! Won''t I read it to you? Lu Yang and Man Gu, trapping Meng Jingzhou in the middle, started directly reading the letter''s content. You''re reading too slow. I will read faster; you two move away. Meng Jingzhou pushed the two away and continued reading: Being carefully cautious is not wrong at all. However, in this awakening Great Era, being bold can help seize opportunities. Go for broke, purify your bloodline, transform into a pure-blooded Qiongqi to stand your ground in this Great Era. This humble one dares to suggest that Brother Tiger and his mate could join us in Yanjiang Rudder, regarding cultivators as our prey, to plot great things together! Inside the letter is a token given by this humble one. Brother Tiger can directly take this humble one''s token to Yanjiang Rudder to look for this humble one. I can vouch for Brother Tiger to become a manager directly. Little brother Qin Yuanhao sends his regards. The letter was not long, but it revealed a lot of information. Lu Yang analysed: The letter mentions that the tiger demon doesn''t let the righteous path cultivators know about it. This doesn''t align with usual speech habits. Usually, they do not directly address ''righteous path cultivators'', unless the writer of the letter is standing against the righteous path cultivators. Is this Qin Yuanhao a cultivator of the demonic path? This could also explain why there was a cultivator who knew about the tiger demon but didn''t report it. In the Central Continent, the righteous path holds absolute dominance. The race of demons, devils, and ghouls are natural allies. Taking the tiger demon as an example, it doesn''t act directly but makes the ghouls trick humans into coming to it. The tiger demon has a Qiongqi bloodline and is a definite golden core stage cultivator. It would be reasonable for a cultivator of the demonic path to try to win him over. So, is Yanjiang Rudder a base for the demonic sect? Meng Jingzhou nodded: The demonic sect loves to use geographic names as their bases. We just don''t know which of the demonic sects this Yanjiang Rudder is associated with. Just like how the righteous path cultivators have the Five Great Immortal Sects, cultivators of the demonic path also have their own factions, known as the Four Great Devil Sects. The demonic sect is an organized religion rather than a sect, with the biggest difference being whether or not they believe in a powerful existence. The beliefs of the Four Great Devil Sects are distinct. Some say that the beliefs of the Four Great Devil Sects represent four different immortals, while others believe that the four beliefs of the demonic sect are merely four manifestations of a single immortal. There are various interpretations. Very little information is publicly available about the demonic sect. Their whereabouts are elusive. Despite several joint searches by the Great Xia Dynasty and the Five Great Immortal Sects, they have been unable to find the main base of the demonic sect. Whenever the righteous path cultivators eradicate a major demonic sect base, members of the demonic sect will appear like bamboo shoots after the rain, endless and hard to kill off completely. Though the demonic sect is touted as mysterious, sneaky, ruthless and cruel, it''s really because the righteous path is too powerful. This causes the demonic sect to dare not show themselves openly and can only secretly scheme. If the demonic sect''s lair could be found, there would be no need for the Five Great Immortal Sects to step in. The soldiers dispatched by the Great Xia Dynasty with the right command could turn the demonic sect upside down within five days and completely root out their base in a month. This is the confidence of the righteous path. Ultimately, the demonic path can never come to the fore. Lu Yang shook the envelope and took out a bone token. There was a particular kind of True Qi imprinted on it. It was a method left by the demonic sect member named Qin Yuanhao, which outsiders couldn''t replicate. Man Gu asked: Can we join the demonic sect using this token? Finding the demonic sect''s nest is a great merit, definitely worth more than wiping out two tiger demons. Lu Yang shook his head: No, we can''t. If we join Yanjiang Rudder with his token, Qin Yuanhao will definitely find out. Moreover, we don''t know the location of Yanjiang Rudder. How can we join? Then what should we do? Man Gu asked. Since it is called Yanjiang Rudder, it should be in Yanjiang County. We can go to Yanjiang County to inquire if there is someone named Qin Yuanhao, then follow him to find Yanjiang Rudder. He ranks himself as a little brother in front of the tiger demon, his cultivation level shouldn''t be higher than that of the tiger demon. We can kill him. That way, we can directly use the token and say we are old friends of Qin Yuanhao, here to join him, but we didn''t expect him to be dead. Good plan. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu''s eyes lit up. Let''s rummage a bit more, see if we can find more valuable things. Lu Yang excitedly urged Meng Jingzhou to work. Meng Jingzhou found a fresh red herb, the size of a palm with a somewhat demonically captivating aura. Blue Blood Grass, why is it with red veins? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled. The primary function of Blue Blood Grass is detoxification, its veins are blue-green, similar to rivers flowing on land. So, why was this one red? Lu Yang squatted down for recognition, then said: You forgot, the Blue Blood Grass''s primary function for the human race is to serve as a main ingredient for anti-toxin pills. For the Demon Race, it''s not the same. The Blue Blood Grass facilitates purifying the bloodline, and it''s possible that the tiger demon has been nourishing this Blue Blood Grass by watering it with its blood for a long time. This makes the Blue Blood Grass adaptable to its Qiongqi bloodline. Based on its current growth, it would fully mature in a few months. After the tiger demon consumes it, the Qiongqi bloodline would be purified, thereby facilitating its golden core formation. The blood in the name Blue Blood Grass came for this reason. Lu Yang learnt about the knowledge of Blue Blood Grass from the Little Medicinal Kings. This Blue Blood Grass can no longer be used to make detoxification pills. It can only be consumed by a member of the Demon Race for bloodline purification. Lu Yang stated. In that case, you guys should keep it. You can sell it on the market hold by the sect on the 15th of every month. It should fetch a good price. Meng Jingzhou passed the medicinal herb to Lu Yang and Man Gu. There are quite a few people in the sect who raise demon beasts. The medicine that can enhance the bloodline seriously has a market in The Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang and Man Gu passed it back and forth between themselves, but in the end, Man Gu didn''t shy away from Lu Yang and accepted the Blue Blood Grass. Meng Jingzhou reminded Man Gu: Don''t eat this Blue Blood Grass. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe is a branch of the human race. The Blue Blood Grass has no effect on your bloodline. Man Gu regretfully uttered a sound of acknowledgement. Legend has it that the Ancient Barbarian Tribe originated from a romantic marriage proposal. During the ancient times when the human race still lived dispersedly in tribes, the strongest person in the tribe was considered a warrior. One day, two tribes met. A male warrior from one tribe took a fancy to a female warrior from the other tribe and proposed to her, Little lady, give me a smile. If it pleases me, I''ll marry you. The female warrior grinned and lifted a stone to swing back. The two began to wrestle, and in the end, the female warrior had the upper hand. She dragged the male warrior into her house, and they didn''t sleep all night. Ten months later, the first Barbarian warrior was born. Chapter 51 – 50: What Did the Saint Say?_1 Chapter 50: What Did the Saint Say?_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Meng Jingzhou flipped open a tiger skin. The tiger skin was ancient, seeming to have a history of over a hundred years. However, it was well-preserved, its dense, tiny characters all clearly legible. Lu Yang and Man Gu curiously stretched their necks to look, but they didn''t recognize the script. This is demon text, the internal script of the Demon race, Meng Jingzhou explained. As it happened, he could read it. The Fox Clan was innately lascivious and such traits manifested in their written language. They often penned indecent books. If anyone engaged in certain indescribable acts with these books, the author could harvest a shred of Yang Qi. As a result, most of the questionable literature commonly circulated in the markets of Central Continent was authored by the Fox Clan. Despite the authorities'' frequent campaignspropagating their dangers and periodically arranging for book burningsthese books persisted, proliferating on the black market. Younger, Meng Jingzhou was quite infatuated with these books, though at the time, he didn''t know what these indescribable things were. He just thought the books were interesting. He learned demon text specifically to read them in the original. You''re so eager to learn? Lu Yang and Man Gu were surprised. Cultivation could enhance one''s memory, making language learning not too time- consuming. However, the astonishing thing was that Meng Jingzhou learned the demon text before he began cultivating. Meng Jingzhou had no desire to explain and merely stated that he had some interest in the culture of the Demon Race. Man Gu was convinced that Brother Meng was as admirable as everstudying hard without boasting, with humble behavior and noble character. He was worth learning from. What is written on the tiger skin? Let me seeghost objects Yin avoids YangIt''s about using the ghost servant technique, Meng Jingzhou said. Meng Jingzhou quickly skim-read it. After making some rough calculations in his mind, he quickly inferred the function of the manual. The old hunter must have been created using this method. The creation of ghost objects also has requirements. The Cultivation Level must differ by two major realms, except in the case of ordinary peoplethose above the Qi Refinement Level can refine the souls of ordinary people. The ghost servant technique is somewhat useless. Ghouls can only be made from individuals at least two realms below the user. Even after refining a ghost servant, what C would you send them to fight the enemy? Take the earlier battle with the Tiger Demon for instance. If a ghost servant had appeared, its effect would likely have been less than that of cannon fodder. It would have posed no real threat. Do you want me to translate everything? This doesn''t seem to have any race restrictions, so it can be practiced by the human race. However, it appears that Tiger Demons have the best results, Meng Jingzhou said. Man Gu was about to say it would be pointless to learn this, but heard Lu Yang analyzing, Since we''re joining a demonic sect, we can''t be without any Demon Path techniques. This ghost servant technique perfectly suits our front. There are already prepared ghouls in the hunter''s residence. Translate the ghost servant technique written on this tiger skin, and we, three, will learn it together. The original plan was to eliminate the remaining ghouls, but now the situation had changed. It wasn''t too late to banish the souls after using the ghouls. According to the Tiger Demon, the ghouls offered themselves after death, turned evil, and caused harm to travelers. They all deserved to die. Alright, Meng Jingzhou agreed without hesitating. He spread paper and ground some ink. His brush moved like dragons and snakes. He quickly wrote down the ghost servant technique. I won''t cultivate this technique. I have Pure Yang Spirit Root. To a ghost, I''m like the sun to snowit will quickly dissipate. I can''t practice this Pure Yin-based magic skill. Lu Yang and Man Gu didn''t say anything further and began practicing together. Before long, a sinister wind rose in the cave, accompanied by the faint wailing of ghostly apparitions. It brought with it an endless chill that cut to the marrow. Lu Yang felt lighter. His feet left the ground, and he was floating in mid-air, like a ghost. His mind was more awake than ever. Every sense heightened. He could pick up any minute detail around him. He felt like Meng Jingzhou was a fiercely burning fire, unbearably blazing! Hmm? What''s happening? Lu Yang was puzzled. He looked down and discovered that his body was seated as usual on the ground. No, it''s not that I''ve learned to fly, it''s that my soul has left my body! Seeing something wrong with Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou exclaimed in horror, Only those who are at the Nascent Soul Stage can have their Yin Soul out of the Body and roam thousands of miles. How could your soul have left your body now? Hurry back! You''re only at the Foundation Establishment Stage and haven''t yet cultivated to the Soul phase. Souls are easily damaged. Once they''re damaged, they''re hard to repair! Lu Yang also realized the problem. He recited the charm for controlling his ghost servant, restoring his soul to normal. How did you do that? Meng Jingzhou had never heard of anyone at the Foundation Establishment Stage daring enough to let their Yin Soul leave the body. There was simply no such magic skill. Lu Yang was equally puzzled: I just practiced according to the ghost controlling technique you wrote. I completely understood it and found no problem, so I tried it and ended up like this. Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang with a strange expression, Are you saying that you are treating your own soul as a ghost servant and controlling yourself? He had never heard of this kind of practice. However, based on the current situation, it was the only explanation. Lu Yang thought for a while but could not come up with any other possibilities. Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou to move farther away from him and tried it several times. The result was always the same C his Yin Soul left his body. What is up with my talent in magic skills? Both of them were at a loss and had no choice but to wait for Man Gu to wake up and ask if his situation was the same as Lu Yang''s. When Man Gu woke up and saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looking at him expectantly, he was baffled. Did you learn the ghost controlling technique? I have some insights and should be able to control eight ordinary souls. Can you control yourself and make your Yin Soul leave the body? Lu Yang looked at Man Gu expectantly, hoping Man Gu would affirm it. This could prove he hadn''t deviated in his cultivation. Man Gu looked even more confused: How is this possible? The magic skill is for controlling ghost servants, can it also be used to treat one''s own soul as a ghost servant? Meng Jingzhou glanced at Lu Yang and narrated how Lu Yang had learned the technique, which greatly impressed Man Gu. Brother Lu was quick-witted, had extremely high talent in magic skills, and was unparalleled. Brother Meng was talented and knowledgeable. On this journey, he had learned many things that were just like what the sage had said. How did the sage put it? Ah right, the sage said: Among three people walking, I will find a teacher. We should go find the Ghoul. Since there wasn''t anything of value worth looting in the cave, Meng Jingzhou called for everyone to leave. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You guys go first. I''ll catch up after taking care of some things. Lu Yang told Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu to leave first. Without thinking too much about it, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu left the tiger cave. After making sure they were gone, Lu Yang''s smile faded, his face gradually becoming calm. He walked deeper into the cave and discovered bones piled up like a small mountain. He sighed lightly. So it''s here. When Lu Yang saw various items, he guessed that the Tiger Demon would never throw the bones outside after eating humans. That would easily expose it. The safest thing would be to leave the remains in the cave. Reality proved his guess. These poor people, from different places, who passed by Song Mountain for various reasons and ended up being tricked and eaten, their final resting place was this small cave. Lu Yang said nothing more. His Green Peak Sword could cut through steel like it was mud, easily slicing a large piece of rock off the cave wall. He flattened the rock, silently recited a death prayer for these pathetic people, and erected a gravestone. He stood silent for a moment, apparently lost in thought, then turned and left. Sorry for the wait, let''s go. Lu Yang called to his two companions to leave this unpleasant place. Chapter 52 – 51: Forgot to Point Something_1 Chapter 51: Forgot to Point Something_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 When Qi Wu first found the old hunter, there were several households nearby that appeared normal, but were all transformed into ghouls. After the Tiger Demon was subdued, the ghouls were, for a time, in disarray; some proposed to descend the mountain, while others opted to continue hiding in the mountains. Their course of action was up for debate. As they were arguing, three people appeared and captured them all. As Meng Jingzhou exuded a trace of pure yang energy, the ghouls cried out in agony on the ground. There''s no need to keep so many, two are enough to impersonate a Cultivator from the Demon Path, Lu Yang said coldly. There was no need for sympathy for these ghouls who served the Tiger Demon. If they had not agreed to the Tiger Demon''s demands, they wouldn''t have become ghouls. They deserved to die. Lu Yang tried but found that he could not command the ghouls. He could only let his Yin Soul out of his body. Man Gu, it''s up to you. Man Gu said nothing, sparing two of the ghouls who had disguised themselves as travelers and wiping out the rest clean and neat. Using the hunter''s ghouls would easily tip off the demonic sect; they would guess that it was the result of killing the Tiger Demon. It would be much less risky to use the ghouls disguised as travelers. Absorb. Man Gu absorbed the ghouls, one male and one female, into his body. This was also part of the skill to Expel Ghosts-capturing ghosts into the body and summoning them for battle when necessary. On their way to Yanjiang County, the three encountered Qi Wu and his men, who were still lost in the woods. It was still raining, and Qi Wu and his men did not know the way; naturally, they could not find the way down the mountain. Our saviors! On seeing Lu Yang and his companions, Qi Wu and his men were extremely excited, as if they had found a lifeline. Our gratitude to our saviors, we will never forget it for the rest of our lives! The mountain god has shown its compassion! The favor of saving our lives, will never be forgotten! They thanked the three profusely and sincerely. Seeing the people they had rescued and hearing their heartfelt words of gratitude, the gloom in Lu Yang''s heart gradually dissipated. He no longer thought about the skeleton in the cave. Us Cultivators should walk the Righteous Path, there is no need for thanks, Meng Jingzhou declared his position seriously. Saving people was a matter of course, not something he did for gratitude. Man Gu observed Meng Jingzhou, whose face was full of righteousness, and felt that he was indeed a role model in staying calm under circumstances. He himself could not have done that. Lu Yang knew without looking at Meng Jingzhou that this grandson of his was pretending. He was certain that Meng Jingzhou had been overjoyed from the outset and was even perhaps ecstatic about it. Why did he think so? Because right now, Lu Yang was looking very righteous himself. When they delivered the merchants to Yanjiang County, the sky was just beginning to brighten. The heavy rain that had been falling all night finally stopped and a faint rainbow hung in the sky. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Did we forget something? Meng Jingzhou felt as if he had forgotten something. We didn''t forget anything, did we? Lu Yang counted the number of people; it was three people and three minds, so nothing was left behind. Just felt like we missed something, never mind; let''s not ponder over it. Within Qinghuai County, in the backyard of an inn, a carriage was parked. The old horse was leisurely eating the feed left by Meng Jingzhou. When is the young master of Meng Family gonna find me? The feed is only good for a few days. Didn''t he promise to finish the task in five or six days? The old horse was a mutated demon beast, so it couldn''t eat normal feed like an ordinary horse. Its food was the spiritual essence feed that Meng Jingzhou had carefully prepared and bought at a high price. The old horse snorted and clicked its teeth, feeling bored. It glanced and noticed a small white mare in the neighboring stable. After the three men entered the city, they casually selected a teahouse, ordered a pot of tea and some snacks, and pondered their next steps. Yanjiang County is so vast, how are we going to find this Qin Yuanhao? Ask for help from the local government office? Man Gu asked, frowning. Yanjiang County is not a large county for cultivation, and its population ranks behind other counties. It is barely noticeable on the map, and only detailed maps even show it. However, Yanjiang County still has a population of two million. Looking for one person is like finding a needle in a haystack; it''s not easy at all. Lu Yang waved his hand: That''s not appropriate. We don''t know how long the demonic sect has been hiding here. The assortment of forces involved is complex and could potentially include local government support. Man Gu didn''t understand Lu Yang''s point: Isn''t the demonic sect subjected to universal condemnation? Why would a government office help them? Meng Jingzhou, who was most familiar with the matter, responded without waiting for Lu Yang''s reply: Just because everyone condemns them, the Great Xia Dynasty added ''number of demons executed'' to their performance evaluations for local officials. The more demons they exterminate, and the higher their cultivation levels, the better their performance is judged. Think about it; the demonic sect could easily strike an agreement with the County Magistrate, routinely providing demons for execution in exchange for protection of their location. The facts Meng Jingzhou spoke were not made upthey were recounted directly by his relatives in the government. Those relatives said that although Emperor Xia had executed batch after batch, some still slipped through the net. Some in the court proposed eliminating this performance indicator but were thwarted by the Prime Minister. As long as the indicator remains, the majority of officials work diligently to exterminate the demons, with a minority colluding with the demonic sect. If the indicator were removed, it would be hard to guarantee how many officials would still take the trouble to search for the traces of the demonic sect. All in all, the existence of this performance indicator is, on balance, beneficial. The facts Meng Jingzhou relayed gave Man Gu a feeling of having his knowledge overturned-this was something he had never before considered. Even though the likelihood of the County Magistrate and the demonic sect collaborating is slim, we need to be prepared for the worst-case scenario, Lu Yang said. Assuming that the County Magistrate and the demonic sect are in cahoots, if we reveal our intentions to the County Magistrate, he will definitely hand Qin Yuanhao over to us to prevent his own exposure. However, once the entire Yanjiang Rudder receives news of this, they would hide themselves, making us lose our chance to infiltrate the demonic sect. This is a classic case of losing the main chance for the sake of a minor gain; it''s inclined to be inappropriate. The current plan is for us to keep our identities hidden and search for Qin Yuanhao first. If we can''t find him, then we can seek help from the Government Office. Man Gu nodded, feeling that the two were making sense. But, how do we draw out Qin Yuanhao? Many ideas flashed through Man Gu''s mind, but none seemed to be good ones. They all had major drawbacks. Posting flyers and notices was out of the question-it would draw too much attention. Gathering information in black markets? If Qin Yuanhao found out that people were trying to find out about him, he would go into hiding. It''s likely that he would even rally forces from the demonic sect to suppress them, which would place them in a passive position. That plan wouldn''t work. Man Gu was curious to know what plan Brother Lu and Brother Meng had come up with. Early on the journey down the mountain, Lu Yang had thought of a plan. He chuckled and said, Do you know, unlike us from the Righteous Sect, those who drift in the society outside value face that much. Especially the people in the demonic sect, they take face as their status; a loss of face stings more than being killed. So what we need to do is to widely propagate that Qin Yuanhao is a kind person who does good deeds every day without attending to proper duties. Once the rumor that he is a good person has circulated throughout the whole Yanjiang County, and everyone in the demonic sect thinks of him as such, he will find it intolerable and jump out! That will be our opportunity! Meng Jingzhou simply summed it up: In other words, concoct and spread rumors. Conveniently, Meng Jingzhou was a natural at this, excelling at causing a scene. Man Gu realized all at once that this was indeed a great plan. If they can''t find Qin Yuanhao, they can directly compel him to come out. But what did it mean by: unlike us from the Righteous Sect, those who drift in the world outside value their face? Chapter 54 – 53: Demonic Sect Expansion i Chapter 53: Demonic Sect Expansion i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the darkness, more than a dozen pairs of eyes gleamed with a strange light, reminiscent of venomous snakes lurking in a cave. These pairs of eyes were intently focused on the Rudder Master, silently waiting for him to speak. Finally, the languidly seated Rudder Master began speaking. His voice was hoarse, as if he hadn''t spoken in decades, and each word was heavy with significance. Wiry aren''t the lights on? A demonic sect Manager politely replied, Rudder Master, you''ve forgotten. Last meeting, you mentioned about the atmosphere in the higher level meetings and said our Yanjiang Rudder lacked that typical demonic sect ambiance. On second thought, it''s true. Our Yanjiang Rudder is, unfortunately, the most inferior among all subbranches, perhaps for this very reason. It''s often mentioned in tales that our demonic sect prefers hatching our plots in the dark. I specifically ordered the staff not to light the lamps. And wouldn''t you know, the lack of lights does seem to lend a certain atmosphere to mischief. This Manager apparently had a very clear understanding of his role, fully aware that the demonic sect wasn''t exactly a force for good. The Rudder Master fell silent for a long time, wondering if the Manager was subtly hinting at leaving the sect? Or implying that the allowance for Yanjiang Rudder hadn''t been increased in a long time? Or suggesting that the demonic sect should start providing insurance for its members? He probably isn''t thinking of leaving the sect. The person in question was quite diligent in his deeds of wrongdoing and didn''t discriminate between friends and foes. He caused harm outside and within the sect, he was a true villain. It wasn''t about raising the allowance either. Allowance within the demonic sect was linked to the local finances, it was three times that of local officials and was already quite high. Yanjiang County was a remote and small county, and the allowance for Yanjiang Rudder couldn''t possibly be equivalent to that of the headquarters. And it certainly wasn''t about insurance. Most members of the demonic sect had no heirs. Buying insurance would be useless, as there would be no one to claim it. Moreover, the Land Money Trade Association wouldn''t sell insurance to the demonic sect. If they did, the sect was confident that they could make the association compensate them to the point of bankruptcy. Let''s start with the lights. Yes, sir. The Manager blew gently, lighting the lamp wick. Immediately, the entire hall was illuminated. The Rudder Master spoke again, Most of you have probably heard the rumors about Qin Yuanhao, I suggest we stop spreading them and avoid becoming a laughing stock. Everyone is well aware of Yuanhao''s conduct. He''s a villain, guilty of all sorts of offenses. If the government catches him, the least he''d face is execution. This alone is evidence enough that his nature aligns with our sectarian principles. The rumours suggesting Yuanhao is on the Righteous Path are absurd. Those who join the demonic sect typically do so after being tested by the Master. The Master''s evaluation of him was ''demon nature to the bone.'' The Master''s judgment cannot be wrong. Qin Yuanhao bowed respectfully, The Rudder Master speaks wisely. Qin Yuanhao felt slightly reassured, resolving to deal with the source of the rumors as soon as he returned. The Rudder Master did not address Yuanhao''s issue any further, having already indulged him because of the provided chairs. The reason for summoning you all here today is a mission from the headquarters. After a slight pause, the Rudder Master continued, The headquarters demands each branch to recruit new disciples for the demonic sect. Qin Yuanhao and the rest of them were taken aback, they hadn''t expected this. The demonic sect hadn''t conducted large-scale recruitment for thirty years, with the recent additions coming through personal recommendations. For instance, Qin Yuanhao had once tried to recruit the Tiger Demon, but to his regret, the Tiger Demon steadfastly guarded the Song Mountain and refused to join the demonic sect. You should all be aware of the opinions of the Great Era. Geniuses have risen in the past century, and even renowned masters have been defeated by unknown youngsters. Numerous previously undiscovered Relic Blessed Caves have reappeared in the world during this era filled with both opportunities and challenges. The Five Great Immortal Sects, Superb Sects, First-Grade Sects all have talented recruits, and the once rare Dual Spirit Roots is now commonplace. If these young talents are allowed to fully mature, we might as well concede this Great Era. If we want to compete, the time is now! Capturing the right opportunity, one can transform into a dragon during rain and rise to roam the nine heavens, becoming an immortal free spirit! But such opportunities aren''t easily obtained. The damn Great Xia Dynasty and Five Great Immortal Sects have increased their attacks on us, causing many of our kind to perish. To secure a place in this Great Era, we must expand the followers of our demonic sect. This is a consensus reached by the Four Great Devil Sects. What we need you to do is spread the news that our demonic sect is recruiting, and strive to gather the cultivators in Yanjiang County and neighboring counties who are on the Demon Path, or those interested in joining our demonic sect. Some voiced their concern: Won''t such large-scale recruitment give the Righteous Path an opportunity to infiltrate our demonic sect? Not just him, many others present also had this question in mind. The demonic sect has always been cautious. If more undercover agents from the Righteous Path appear, the sect will be in an extremely precarious situation. The Rudder Master shook his head: The recruitment this time is organized by our Master with his unparalleled Great Divine Skill. His trials are impossible for anyone from the Righteous Path to pass. The skepticism subsided, replaced by endless fervor. For the disciples of the demonic sect, the Master is a seemingly omnipotent figure, the sky of the demonic sect. He will undoubtedly lead our Eternity Sect to glory! After the meeting, Qin Yuanhao immediately leveraged his connections to find out who was trying to frame him. Through various channels, he eventually traced the source back to a small tavern. That customer was about eight feet tall and eight feet wide, with a face full of freckles and a robust body, looking like he could eat three kids in one meal, the tavern owner gestured, having a strong impression of Lu Yang. Based on the description, Qin Yuanhao quickly sketched a picture that looked nothing like the real Lu Yang. Originally, it was after disguising themselves that Lu Yang and his companions entered the tavern to spread rumors. Qin Yuanhao''s expression was cold. How dare someone spread rumors about him, so conspicuous and still daring to spread rumors. Did they take him for an easy target? It was already late at night. The Great Xia Dynasty had no curfews, and Qin Yuanhao was eating grilled food on the street with his lackeys: pork skewers, beef skewers, roast lamb leg, grilled chicken feet, grilled chicken legs, grilled pork skin, grilled tendons, grilled beef hooves, river prawns, tender grilled kidneys, grilled leeks, grilled potatoes, grilled eggplants, grilled tofu The charred skewers were tender and full of flavor, endlessly delicious. They were smeared with a secret sauce that gleamed darkly with oil. Once heated by the charcoal fire, the aroma was overwhelming. The pork skewers were grilled over a big fire, fat but not greasy, with a strong meaty flavor. The lamb legs were smoked and then roasted, evenly heated and perfectly crispy. The chicken feet were first stewed then roasted and had a rich flavor and texture with skin and crispy bones. Chicken legs were roasted raw, with precise control over the heat. The moisture and fat weren''t allowed to evaporate too much, achieving a balance between the skin, meat, tendons, and bones. Potatoes were stewed and roasted with smoky steam, served with a secret soy sauce, crispy outside, and tender inside. Their faces were covered in grease as they ate. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Qin Yuanhao arrogantly commanded his lackeys: You guys, go, search the whole city for these people. Don''t return until you find them! Yes, big brother! His lackeys agreed, and they scattered in different directions. After Qin Yuanhao finished eating, he was content and temporarily stopped thinking about the people who spread the annoying rumors. At the same time, he was oblivious to Lu Yang who was lurking beneath him. Very few people pay attention to what''s under their feet, and Qin Yuanhao was no exception. Chapter 55 – 54 Naming the Shop 1 Chapter 54 Naming the Shop 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 After finding out the target location, Lu Yang and the other two convened and analyzed: Judging from Qin Yuanhao''s walking posture and breathing rate, he should be at the late stage of Foundation Establishment Cultivation Level. The place he lives is just a regular residence, it''s not big, and doesn''t look like he has any servants. He appears to be living alone. We should stay nearby to observe him for a while. Firstly, to study his habits so as we won''t appear completely ignorant if questioned after infiltrating the demonic sect. Secondly, to follow him to see if we can find the Yanjiang Rudder''s location. Man Gu from the Barbarian tribe was confused: Qin Yuanhao has so many followers, why don''t we follow them to find the location of Yanjiang Rudder? Meng Jingzhou dismissed the idea, he knew more about the demonic sect than the others: Those people don''t have any cultivation levels. They are undoubtedly Qin Yuanhao''s followers, but not members of the demonic sect. The sect is not as easy to join as you think, it is debatable whether those people even know that Qin Yuanhao is a member. But where can we hide to observe him? There are no inns nearby, just a few tea house and taverns. We can have tea in the tea house during the day, but what about the night? The demonic sect prefer to move at night. Lu Yang was also at a loss, but then his eyes lit up when he saw a tetavern for rent in his peripheral view. The location of this tetavern is ideal. We can observe Qin Yuanhao from the second floor. We can rent this place and observe his movements under the pretense of running a business! Meng Jingzhou nodded, then asked: What kind of business should we start? Although the business is a facade, it must be convincing. I''m not good at brewing tea, so we definitely won''t continue running a tea house. I have an elder in my family who is proficient in verbal talents, and I have learnt how to entertain by speaking, learning, and singing during the time I spent with him. Showing a professional attitude, Meng Jingzhou suggested: I propose to open a comedy club, where I can perform stand-up comedy. Lu Yang admired the versatile Meng Jingzhou: However, stand-up comedy would only be lively during the day and there won''t be many people at night. The best approach would be to choose a business that operates at night, such as an entertainment venue, where people can drink, make merry and have lots of fun. This way, we can observe Qin Yuanhao from the second floor without him noticing us. Meng Jingzhou''s face blushed at this point, he was somewhat hesitant but more excited: A business that opens at night, you mean to open a Lu Yang nodded: Yes, I''m talking about opening a barbecue shop. Meng Jingzhou: yes, that''s exactly what I was thinking. Lu Yang had thought it through, barbecuing is simple and easy to learn, even if they mess up a few times in the beginning, they should be able to get the hang Leave the barbecue to me. Man Gu was fully confident, and even took out a piece of paper labeled ancestral barbecue secret recipe from his pocket to prove his abilities. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were very familiar with this secret recipe. It was the ancestral barbecue secret recipe that needed to be exchanged for a hundred contribution points! Man Gu laughed heartily: I used to often roast wild animals for myself when I was home, like black bear, wild boar, rabbit and so on. I noticed that there were lots of food options in the Seek Dao Sect, but hardly any barbecue shops, so I put out the ancestral barbecue secret recipe. At that time, Lu Yang was puzzled about who would hang a barbecue secret recipe on the exchange board. Now he realized it was Man Gu who had put it up! Did anyone buy it? Meng Jingzhou was curious. Man Gu said honestly: One of the Senior Brothers told me that after buying the barbecue secret recipe, he used it to win the heart of a Senior Sister during an outdoor mission. Mengjingzhou: I shouldn''t have asked. Man Gu gave a slight smile, saying, And there''s another good thing about opening a barbecue shop. What is it? Man Gu summoned two ghouls, I don''t have to do it myself. I can just let these two ghouls do the barbecuing in the kitchen. Plus, I won''t have to pay them, making it very convenient. And like this, they even saved the money on hiring an errand boy. It was a plan that maintained their secret and also saved money. Man Gu had been following Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou for so long, so he had picked up some things along the way. Lu Yang firmly denied that Man Gu had learnt from him. Man Gu spent the entire night researching the secret recipe. His home being the wild, the original barbecue recipe required many ingredients unique to the untamed wilderness. Man Gu needed to research which ingredients could be substituted. By the way, do you guys eat roasted worms, or roasted cow eyes? Man Gu suddenly asked. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou shook their heads unanimously, advising Man Gu to roast something more within the realms of general peoples'' tastes. Man Gu grunted in agreement, thought for a moment, and came to the conclusion that firstly, he was a normal person, and secondly, since he could accept these dishes, so could other normal people. Case closed. Man Gu decided to keep dishes like roasted worms and roasted cow''s eyes on the menu, among other local specialties, hoping that the people of Yanjiang County would like them. Early the next morning, Meng Jingzhou surprised everyone with his financial power and bought the entire tea house. Wait, wasn''t we supposed to rent it? Meng Jingzhou moved so fast that Lu Yang hadn''t even had time to react before the tetavern belonged to them. Lu Yang was astounded, he looked at Meng Jingzhou incredulously. Their task was just for a few months, was he planning on running it forever? Mengjingzhou defended himself: I never use things that are not mine. I always buy if I have the option to, rather than rent! If anything, I''ll just sell it when the mission is over. Seeing how prompt Meng Jingzhou was with his payments, the previous owner swiftly packed up and left. After the previous owner left, a very serious matter laid before the three of them C what to name their barbecue shop. I suggest calling it Meng Xiaoer''s Barbecue Shop. Meng Jingzhou proposed. Lu Yang snorted at Meng Jingzhou, expressing his disdain: Your name is too common. I suggest we call it Strong Wine Barbecue Shop. Eat, drink, then go fight a tiger on the mountain, very fitting. Both Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu shook their heads in unison, not finding it fitting at all. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Man Gu, unusually, proposed a different name: The name Strong Wine Barbecue Shop is too long, we should adopt our tribe''s style and call it Hahaha Barbecue Shop, or Heeheehee Barbecue Shop. Lu Yang had heard of the naming style of the wild barbarian tribe, and thought this way of naming was quite advanced even in the progressive Seek Dao Sect- Hehehe Weapon Shop, Hohoho Tavern, Aahhahah Brothel How about calling it Transcendance Tribulation Stage Barbecue Shop? We could call it Ascension Barbecue Shop. I think Light Boat Barbecue Shop would work. Who would give such a lofty name to a barbecue shop? They couldn''t agree on a name after much debate, and finally had to admit one thing C none of them knew how to name a shop. Forget it, let''s each write a name on a piece of paper, put them all into a bowl and pick one randomly. That''s the name we''ll go with. Lu Yang proposed this solution and got approval from both of his partners. Considering that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou might play tricks, they decided to let Man Gu be the one to draw the papers. Man Gu shuffled the slips of paper in his cupped hands, and released two of them by opening his thumb. He opened one paper and it read Try again. Man Gu, quite confused, opened the other slip of paper, it read Thanks for visiting. ManGu: ??? Man Gu was unable to comprehend the situation. He was supposed to be naming the shop, not running a lottery right? Chapter 56 – 55 Flourishing Business_i Chapter 55 Flourishing Business_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I He glanced at Lu Yang, then at Meng Jingzhou, and slowly asked: Did you guys come up with those names? Lu Yang nodded: I came up with ''Second Round BBQshop''. Meng Jingzhou also nodded: I came up with ''Thank You for Your Patronage BBQShop''. Man Gu thought the name Sheep Sheep Sheep BBQShop he came up with was rather ordinary. Man Gu was the first one to open up a shop named after Lu Yang, according to the rules, the barbecue shop is now called Second Round. By the way, do any of you know how to conceal your energy? Lu Yang asked. While on the streets, Lu Yang noticed the breathing patterns of many people, their different affinities towards spiritual energy suggested they were cultivators, but he couldn''t determine their cultivation level when he scanned them with his spiritual sense. One or two people having higher cultivation levels than himself was reasonable, but everyone having a higher cultivation level was clearly impossible. Yanjiang County is different from Taiping Village. There are many cultivators, but not so many that everyone has reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. After a bit of thought, Lu Yang understood that the level of a cultivator''s cultivation determines their status. To wander the martial world without being bullied, you either need to have exceptional cultivation or be able to hide your cultivation level, so as not to make others act rashly. For them to go out without concealing anything was like telling everyone that they were novices. If they wanted to infiltrate a demonic sect, they had to pose as experienced martial artists. I have one, it''s something we used when hunting back home. Man Gu pulled out a rolled-up sheepskin scroll from his bosom. The animals in the wilderness are very cunning, they run away at the slightest rustle of leaves. To be successful in hunting, you must hide your presence and lay in ambush in advance. The barbarian tribe that Man Gu belonged to was a large tribe in the wilderness, and Man Gu had the highest bloodline status in the tribe. Not only the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Stages tribesmen of the barbarian tribe go hunting, even those in the Golden Core Stage who could fast went out hunting. For the barbarian tribe, the game was not just for satisfying their appetite, but also provided them with heaven and earth treasures. However, you can''t move while using my scroll. If you move, the effect will be ruined. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The bigger the restriction, the greater the effect. When it comes to the ability to hide, the concealment effect recorded on the sheepskin scroll can rank in the top three. 1 have a common concealment spell here. Only those who are one rank higher than you can see your cultivation level. Meng Jingzhou took out a bamboo scroll from an amulet around his neck. Despite its age, it still gave off a faint bamboo fragrance. The quality of the bamboo could tell how extraordinary the magic spell recorded on the bamboo scroll was. There were many magic skills and divine abilities stored in Meng Jingzhou''s amulet, which he brought from home. There were so many that he hadn''t had time to learn them all. Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou strangely: Weren''t you a runaway? How did you get all these good things? My sister sneaked them to me. Alright. The trio began to study the concealment spells. They were all gifted individuals, and to them, this little spell was easy to master. They pretty much had it down in a little over half an hour, with practice being the only thing left to do afterwards. With hands clasped in a martial salute, Lu Yang was deeply grateful: Once I learn new spells, I will certainly teach you guys! Despite the casual manner in which Man Gu and Meng Jingzhou brought it up even if they didn''t mention it, Lu Yang knew that these two concealment spells were incredibly rare. The trust the two of them had towards him was clearly seen. Meng Jingzhou let out a hearty laugh and told Lu Yang not to worry about it. Man Gu also said something similar. Huh, didn''t this used to be a tea house? Now it''s changed into a barbecue shop? Under the evening sky, two travelling martial artists discovered that the original tea house was gone, replaced by a BBQshop with an interesting name. Second Round BBQShop, such a savory smell. Travelling martial artist A sniffed, the fragrance of the barbecue hit his nostrils, it was irresistible, it made drool run from his mouth. Should we eat here? Let''s go, let''s go in. Agreeing in an instant, the two men entered the barbecue shop. As soon as they entered the shop, they were blown away by the bustling atmosphere. Guests were enthusiastically eating, drinking merrily, and having a good time. The noise was loud enough to rock the roof. A muscular man was running in and out with skewers in hand, presumably a waiter of the restaurant. Such a robust waiter, is he there to prevent customers from dining and dashing? How did a new shop become so popular? The two men were a bit excited, a shop so popular must have a reason for it, they must try it out. The two men were lucky, there was only one vacant table left. They settled down at the table, and another waiter named Lu Yang took out a small notebook, his face wearing the standard smile of someone in the service industry: Hello, what can I get for you today? Two jugs of wine, a plate of boiled peanuts, thirty mutton skewers, thirty beef skewers, two portions of roasted potatoes all medium spicy, we can''t eat too spicy food. As Lu Yang was jotting this down, he transmitted a message to Man Gu: Could you maybe adjust your recipe? The barbecue is too delicious, it attracts so many people, how are we supposed to keep an eye on Qin Yuanhao? Lu Yang had not expected that Man Gu''s secret recipe would be so effective. On the first night there were several customers, on the second day there were several tables, on the third day the tables were filled up, and now it was the fourth day. After the two martial artists took the last table, people were queuing outside. Lu Yang was worried that by the fifth day, there would be people trying to reserve tables or share tables with others. By the thirtieth day, they could open a chain store in the neighboring county. One year later, they could open two hundred chain stores in the northern part of the Central Continent. Three years later, they would become popular all over the Central Continent. Five years later, they would be listed on the stock market if there was such a concept here. Was there a problem with Man Gu''s recipe? He didn''t add any banned substances to the sauce, did he? That was a joke. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had tasted the food Man Gu grilled, it didn''t contain any banned substances, it was indeed delicious. However, they hadn''t expected it to attract so many people. Later, Lu Yang realized that he had become accustomed to fine food at Sky Gate Mountain, so his taste buds were sophisticated. If Man Gu''s barbecue recipe was capable making him, who was used to fine dining, say that it was delicious, it truly had something unique. In short, they absolutely could not let the shop become any more popular. It seems quite busy downstairs, do you need my help? Meng Jingzhou''s lazy voice rang in their ears. Right now, Meng Jingzhou was the only one on the second floor keeping an eye on Qin Yuanhao. You just stay on the second floor and watch Qin Yuanhao, don''t come down and make trouble! Lu Yang warned, there was more to Meng Jingzhou coming downstairs than just being a waiter. Based on his understanding of Meng Jingzhou, the man could crack jokes even while serving food, delivering a stand-up comedy show in the process. Meng Jingzhou yawned widely, making one feel drowsy: But it''s really boring up there on the second floor. Qin Yuanhao has absolutely no intention of leaving his house these last four days. All he does is meditate, with absolutely no entertainment or life. I think it would be better if we disguised ourselves as wandering performers. I can perform a stand-up comedy at Qin Yuanhao''s house, you can perform a jar-lifting act, while Man Gu can take advantage of the distraction to install an Eavesdropping Talisman or something. Neither Lu Yang nor Man Gu paid any attention to Meng Jingzhou. The best way to deal with incessant talkers was to ignore them. Seeing that no one was paying him any attention, Meng Jingzhou had to change the subject: Man Gu, are you sure you don''t want to make the skewers taste worse? Man Gu had his own conviction: Our family has been a barbecue family for eighteen generations, all of whom knew how to barbecue.. I can''t tarnish the reputation of the barbecue barbarian tribe! Chapter 57 – 56: As a Younger Brother, One Must Strictly Execute the Big Brothers Orders_1 Chapter 56: As a Younger Brother, One Must Strictly Execute the Big Brother''s Orders_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 That''s a fact, barbecue is the primary cooking method of the Barbarian tribe. A blazing fire lit in Man Gu''s pupils, his fighting spirit rose high. Lu Yang: Why is he igniting his fighting spirit here? We''ve come to infiltrate the demonic sect, not to open a branch for his restaurant! Lu Yang sighed. If Man Gu didn''t want to compromise on quality, they could only raise the price. Honored guests, what kind of liquor would you like? The two martial heroes were bold and declared: The stronger the better! I''m known in the martial world as the man who can''t get drunk after a thousand cups! The other also shouted: I, in the martial world, am known as the man who never falls even after ten thousand cups! Lu Yang thought to himself: Stop boasting, you two. Could you withstand two jars of pure alcohol? In the end, Lu Yang served them two jars of Baijiu, hoping their alcohol tolerance was as good as their boast. Lu Yang was at the door greeting customers, yelling: Please take a number and line up, no cutting in line. We have prepared free tea and snacks. Please be patient. A table will be available soon! Also, there are no discounts for introducing new customers to our restaurant, so don''t bring anymore! Lu Yang didn''t know whether that would work, but he shouted a few times anyway. He couldn''t really start a restaurant chain. Customers queuing were restless, and problems kept popping up. Can we make a reservation in advance? Can you deliver? Can we book the whole place? Among the queueing customers, apart from martial heroes, there were also rich cultivators. Reservations are acceptable, we can deliver if it''s not far, but we''ll charge an extra service fee. Booking the whole place is also fine. Lu Yang really hoped someone would book the whole place; that would make things easier. Attention, Qin Yuanhao has left his house. Lu Yang and Man Gu received the notification from Meng Jingzhou at the same time. Lu Yang felt a sense of relief. I''ll follow him, you come down and replace me. Man Gu, keep an eye on him, don''t make a mess! Thanks to his magic skills, Lu Yang excelled in combat and tracking. Lu Yang couldn''t just shrink into the ground in plain sight, so he went to the backyard where there were only two ghouls. The two ghouls were busy barbecuing, sweating profusely, their movements swift, so fast that ghostly shadows appeared, as if they wished they had eight hands to work with. They must''ve never experienced such fulfilling and bustling lives when they were alive. By the way, the two ghouls were wearing the clothes they had worn as merchants when they were alive. To avoid a drunk customer barging into the backyard and discovering the ghouls wearing clothes that didn''t fit their roles, the trio spent a long time discussing how to change the clothes of the ghouls. From Taoist rituals, monks'' chanting, reading through scriptures, to investigating legends, they were all exhausted in the end. Fortunately, Lu Yang discovered the simplest method C burning the clothes for the ghouls. The two ghouls were so busy they didn''t notice Lu Yang''s arrival. He easily shrank into the ground and stealthily tracked Qin Yuanhao. Meng Jingzhou quickly changed outfits, replaced Lu Yang and, while preparing mutton kebabs, said: The mutton kebabs are ready, enjoy your meal, sir. About these mutton kebabs, their origin is quite special. Let me tell you about it. Once upon a time, there was a golden light in the northern plains and a baby was born Qin Yuanhao walked in the shadows, camouflaging as if he had merged with the night. Even the passerby didn''t notice his presence. A skill related to shadows or darkness? Lu Yang observed secretly, trying to gather as much information as possible. To create his own skills, he had read extensively and knew about all kinds of skills. Lu Yang continued trailing Qin Yuanhao. Qin Yuanhao stepped on the muddy path and arrived in a winding alley, emitting a sour smell that even Lu Yang, who was underground, could smell. Hearing the increasingly fast footsteps of Qin Yuanhao, Lu Yang knew his mood wasn''t very good. Qin Yuanhao frowned, disliking the place; he face was sullen as he kicked open a door, startling the little brother sleeping inside. You are still in the mood to sleep! The young man scrambled to his feet, trembling, not knowing why their big brother was angry. They worked diligently and never dared to slack off. They worked all day, and even sleeping at night was a mistake? On the contrary, their big brother mostly slept during the day and didn''t get up until night. Their schedules were far more regular than his. Qin Yuanhao kicked the little brother against the wall and growled: Why is no one reporting to me these days? Where is the person you are supposed to find? The young man felt a heavy hammer hit his chest, he said pitifully: Big Brother, you said if we can''t find the person, don''t come to see you. We can''t find the person you said to find, we don''t dare to see you. How could it be wrong to listen to your words? The young man defended himself. Whatever his brother said, he did exactly that. Even when doing so made his brother dissatisfied, it was really hard to serve. QinYuanhao: He actually felt that the young man made a lot of sense, but he just wanted to hit someone. What to do? If you don''t see me, can''t you write a letter! But you also said important things must be reported in person. Didn''t I also say that special circumstances require special treatment! Qin Yuanhao yelled. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You did say that special circumstances require special treatment, but you also said what constitutes a special situation requires our internal discussion, and finally you decide. Did you guys discuss it? We discussed it two days ago and unanimously agreed that this is a special situation that requires your decision. Then why didn''t I see you guys asking me to decide! You said that important things must be reported in person, we can''t find the person who is spreading rumors, we can''t see you. Qin Yuanhao: Am I going to get stuck here today? Qin Yuanhao took a few deep breaths, repeatedly telling himself not to kill. These little brothers, although inflexible, were loyal to him and strictly followed his orders without any deviation. Killing the little brother would chill the hearts of the ones below. Moreover, he didn''t have many trusted subordinates in the first place, and if he killed any more, there would be none left. So, how''s the search for this person going? If you can''t find the person, there should at least be some clues? Qin Yuanhao stared at the little brother; if he dared to say they didn''t find any leads, he wouldn''t let him live to see another day. Thinking I wouldn''t dare to kill! The young man mumbled that there wasn''t any clues, but seeing the murderous look in big brother''s eyes, he quickly added: Big brother, as you know, the person you''re looking for is very distinctive and would attract attention as soon as he shows up on the street. Four days have passed, our brothers'' feet are blistering from running around and still we found nothing. Nothing else to say, just for the condition of being eight feet wide and eight feet long, we inquired and found only one person matching that description, but he doesn''t have any moles on his face, doesn''t eat children, and his appearance is quite pleasant. Who is it? Qin Yuanhao thought to himself, don''t worry if appearances aren''t the same for now, just kill one who has a similar body type first, to scare the monkey using the chicken, so that the people behind the scenes won''t look down on him. It''s the mascot from the tofu shop on Front Street. I''ll slaughter you! Chapter 58 – 57 Harvest_1 Chapter 57 Harvest_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The Land Money Trade Association''s business philosophy was quite advanced, and in order to expand its fame, they came up with the concept of a brand mascot. They enlisted the designer Xuan Daozi, and after three rounds of drafts, they finally settled on the initial design as the mascot. The initial draft was a chubby little pig holding a coin in its hand, with an exceedingly delightful appearance. After the Land Money Trade Association adopted the brand mascot, their fame truly expanded and the results were remarkable. Many other businesses followed suit and created their own mascots after hearing about this. The tofu shop on Front Street in Yanjiang County was one of them. Qin Yuanhao didn''t kill his little brother. After calming down, he thought about it and concluded that his brother was a reliable worker who never made mistakes. If he couldn''t find someone, then that person truly couldn''t be found. They couldn''t possibly suspect that the tofu store''s mascot had come out to stir up trouble. If such a distinctive figure can''t be found, it must be my fellow members of the demonic sect trying to frame me! Qin Yuanhao coldly laughed. He didn''t need to guess that this was deliberate, but he didn''t know who was behind it. This kind of thing was not uncommon in the demonic sect; Qin Yuanhao himself had done things to harm his companions in the past. After such a long time, all clues had been lost. Qin Yuanhao could only swallow this bitter pill for now, and slowly figure out who to settle the score with later. Since we can''t find him, let''s stop searching. Qin Yuanhao took out a stack of papers and several pieces of silver from his pocket and threw them to his little brother. This was also one of the reasons why he didn''t kill his little brother. The Rudder Master''s tasks always needed someone to execute them. If he killed someone, where would he find a replacement? First thing tomorrow morning, gather your brothers and spread these papers in the black market of the nearby eight counties. This silver is your monthly allowance and travel expenses. Understand? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I, I understand. The little brother was startled by Qin Yuanhao''s final bellow. Louder. I understand! The little brother straightened his back and yelled again, his neck reddening. The woman next door angrily said, loud enough for everyone to hear through the wall, Do you know what time it is, why are you shouting? The voice of the woman next door was even louder than the little brother''s. A hint of murderous intent flashed in the corner of Qin Yuanhao''s eye. Big Brother, the neighbour is a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, who came here to live in seclusion. The little brother quickly chimed in. Many Cultivators liked to play around in the mortal world, and it''s possible that even the street-side skewer seller could be a Cultivator. Qin Yuanhao grunted coldly and left without saying much. The little brother yawned, thinking that the Big Brother had finally left, and he quickly fell asleep. He had to get up early for work tomorrow. The little brother often received odd tasks assigned by Qin Yuanhao. For the sake of keeping secrets, Qin Yuanhao didn''t tell them anything, merely telling them to follow orders. This time was no different. After the little brother fell soundly asleep, Lu Yang crawled out from the soil, took three pieces of paper, and followed Qin Yuanhao. Qin Yuanhao had come out just to find his little brother. After giving him instructions, he returned. When Qin Yuanhao passed by the Try Again barbecue shop, he paused for a moment. I only secluded myself for four days, and a new barbecue shop is opened? And it''s so popular? Qin Yuanhao considered having a meal there. It didn''t matter to him if there were many people. After all, it was already kind of him not to demand they kneel and welcome him when he, a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, came to dine at such a small place. And yet, they expected him to queue? In the end, Qin Yuanhao dismissed this idea. Barbecue was a dish better enjoyed in groups, eating it alone was less fun. Maybe another time. Qin Yuanhao returned home. Lu Yang went back to the barbecue shop to help. Upon his return, he saw Meng Jingzhou performing a stand-up comedy routine. The customers were all applauding and asking for more. Lu Yang took a deep breath, you two are really determined to grow this barbecue shop. Meng Jingzhou, feeling the intensity of Lu Yang''s gaze, quickly closed his mouth, and honestly began acting as a server again, ignoring the customers'' calls for more. After a busy period, the customers gradually left and the barbecue shop finally became quiet. Two ghouls were busy cleaning the grills and cutlery, counting the day''s food consumption, and estimating the amount of food needed for tomorrow. The three of them sat on the second floor, discussing the day''s earnings. How much did we earn today? Meng Jingzhou rubbed his hands excitedly. Starting a business from scratch gave him a strong sense of accomplishment. Who told you this is about earnings! Lu Yang slammed the table and glared, Have you forgotten what we came here to do? Open a franchise? Man Gu was still considering growing the family business. Lu Yang ignored these two clowns and took out three pieces of paper, recounting the situation of his surveillance that night. A blank paper? Meng Jingzhou examined the paper back and forth, finding nothing noteworthy. Lu Yang also didn''t know how to use this paper: Qin Yuanhao wants people to spread these papers in the black market, there must be information on the paper, but I don''t know how to read it. Is it a unique communication method among the Demon Path? Meng Jingzhou nodded, agreeing with Lu Yang''s guess: That''s likely. These covert guys always like to come up with some secret codes. This is a paper meant for all cultivators of the Demon Path, and all of them should be able to understand it. If we, at the Foundation Establishment Stage, can''t see the writing on the paper, the Qi Refinement Stage Demon Path cultivators definitely won''t be able to. So the problem is not with the secret code, but with the paper. Lu Yang thought for a moment, then toasted the paper over the charcoal fire. What are you doing? Man Gu asked, puzzled. While meticulously toasting the paper, Lu Yang casually said, I read in a book that if you write on paper with sugar water and let it dry, there will be no visible text. You need high temperature to evaporate the water from the sugar, revealing text that''s a light-brown color. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu found this point of knowledge quite interesting. After about five minutes of toasting, nothing appeared on the paper, so Lu Yang had to abandon this method. Lu Yang then summoned a small ball of water in his palm, and burst it suddenly. The water droplets splashed onto the paper. What is this for? Lu Yang explained: Substances like shower gel and detergent have a high water absorption. If you use these special liquids to write, nothing will be visible after the paper dries. But if you sprinkle water on the paper, you can see the text by exploiting the different rates of water absorption. Though the Central Continent seemed ancient, it was far from being so. The existence of magic skills had produced many objects not of the ancient world, either intentionally or coincidentally. For example, the shower gel and detergent mentioned by Lu Yang. Unfortunately, the paper still revealed nothing. Lu Yang did not get disheartened. He pondered for a moment before coming up with a new method. Since this is a communication method among the Demon Path, perhaps the clue can be revealed through a method commonly used by the Demon Path? Lu Yang bit his thumb and a few drops of blood fell onto the paper. Like they had a life of their own, the drops began moving around the paper. Indeed, this follows the method used by the Demon Path to consecrate paper. It cannot be judged by common logic. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, pleased that he was finally successful. It seemed like there were invisible grooves on the paper. When the blood passed over these grooves, it filled them, forming words. On the first of April, the Yanjiang Rudder of the Eternity Sect is recruiting members. The specific location will be announced the day before the recruitment. Chapter 59 – 58: Thats Not How You Do Imitation Fisti Chapter 58: That''s Not How You Do Imitation Fisti lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 (Change the previous line''s timeframe from one hour to one day) The Eternity Sect, one of the Four Great Devil Sects. The Eternity Sect, if I remember correctly, they believe in the Immortal Eternity who is rumored to live forever, never dying. By being a faithful follower of the Eternity Sect, one can avoid the Three Disasters and Five Tribulations that come with Cultivation, extending one''s life, Meng Jingzhou recalled the information about the Eternity Sect. These are basic facts that one could find out with a little diligence, though how much of it is actually true, that I cannot guarantee. The Eternity Sect is recruiting, which is an excellent opportunity for us. The crowd will be diverse, the threshold will be a lot lower, and the identity checks should be more lenient, Lu Yang perked up as he heard the news. This was good news indeed. He had been worrying because none of them had practiced orthodox demonic cultivation methods, wondering if they would manage to infiltrate the sect under the guise of driving away the ghost servants. Then Qin Yuanhao brings such good news; what a lucky star he was! So, do we still kill Qin Yuanhao? Man Gu asked, seeming to think there wasn''t a need for murder anymore. He is a menace anyway. If we can kill him, we should. But we won''t be using his ID card, Lu Yang answered. Whether or not they could infiltrate the demonic sect, Qin Yuanhao was still doomed. To reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment in demonic sects, one must have taken several lives. It''s impossible otherwise. Don''t take Qin Yuanhao sparing his little brother for mercy, it was just because he still had some use for him. If his little brother were to lose an arm or a leg, becoming physically impaired, he would in turn be useless to Qin Yuanhao and would no doubt be killed. Wiry can''t we use his ID card? Lu Yang called two ghouls to grill some skewers and explained while eating, The relationships among members of the demonic sects aren''t as good as we imagined. If we frame Qin Yuanhao, and he investigates, he''d conclude that someone in the sect has a grudge against him. If we use Qin Yuanhao''s ID card to enter the sect, we''ll be metaphorically stamped with his mark. This could lead to us facing difficulties every step of the way and thus put us at a disadvantage. Understanding dawned on Man Gu. However, the demonic sect is indeed cautious. To prevent their base location from being exposed, they only make it public on the last day. I suppose they are afraid of us from the Righteous Path discovering their location and wiping them out? Lu Yang chuckled. Continue to tail Qin Yuanhao. See if we can locate Yanjiang Rudder base through him, so we can make preparations. It''s getting late. Those who need to cultivate should cultivate, those who need to rest should rest. You''re dismissed. The next morning, Lu Yang let out a yawn, got dressed, and joined everyone for breakfast. Man Gu had made beef offal soup. At this time, Man Gu had returned from the market with a cart full of whole pigs, cows, and sheep. The beef soup was cooked with marrow bones. A pinch of salt serving as a base, along with other condiments. After the beef offal simmered for a while, a steaming bowl of beef offal soup was ready. Put more tripe! Lu Yang called out. Okay! After a delicious breakfast, everyone went about their own business. Today was Man Gu''s turn to keep watch. He headed upstairs immediately after breakfast with plans to sit there all day. Meng Jingzhou was the restless type. Like a frisky rabbit, he had run off somewhere to cause some mischief. The two ghouls were left in the house to pluck the sheep, cut vegetables, thread skewers. After four days, they had become experts at these tasks. They would start threading skewers in the morning until the evening. Just in time for the opening, they would go to the backyard, light the charcoal in the stove, and roast skewers all night long. Working from dawn till dusk, their lives were incredibly fulfilling. Lu Yang also had tasks of his own. He took out Pictographic Fist, hoping to at least reach the beginner''s level. He''d never practiced any martial arts before and was a little uncertain if he would succeed. There''s always a first time. Lu Yang set up a simple sound-isolating formation in the backyard. This way he couldn''t hear the outside world, and likewise, his voice couldn''t be heard outside. He sat cross-legged and carefully browsed the book: Pictographic Fist is a martial art that imitates different animal templates and expressions, as well as mimics human combat and lifestyle. It contains the Tiger Fist, Monkey Fist, Eagle Claw Fist, and Snake Fist, but this book only includes the Tiger Fist. The Tiger Fist emphasizes imitating the tiger''s appearance and techniques, infusing them with reasoning and blending it with the meaning of the fist. The Tiger Fist routine is short, concise, and compact. It mainly consists of small footwork and step techniques, primarily the Three-Seven Steps. To master Tiger Fist, it is best to have the experience of observing and fighting a tiger. This allows for a deeper understanding of the tiger''s fighting figure, enhancing the imitation. The most challenging step of the Tiger Fist for Lu Yang seemed simple enough, given his past experience of battling and defeating a Tiger Demon. Slowly, Lu Yang closed his eyes. Roaring, pouncing, ripping The Tiger Demon''s actions during the attack emerged in his mind as though it just occurred. Although Lu Yang had killed the Tiger Demon, he had to admit that the beast was a formidable enemy with traits worth studying. Of course, he did not need to learn to call out for his wife to help since he wouldn''t be able to do it yet. The figures of a tiger and Lu Yang gradually overlapped in his mind, blending into one. The human figure had acquired the tiger''s skills. Lu Yang visualized the actions of the Tiger Fist in his mind repeatedly. Initially awkward movements became more and more agile, almost as if he had been possessed by a tiger, roaring in his mind. This was a feat only those at the Foundation Establishment Stage could accomplish. It required an extremely high Spiritual Sense, something mortal warriors could not achieve. Lu Yang opened his eyes, a fierce light flashing in them. It was almost as if there was a tiger hidden within. He leaped up from his seated position, landing steadily on the ground. He took a stance, exhaled loudly, bellowed intensely, and attacked ferociously. The two ghouls threading skewers inside the house jumped when they heard Lu Yang''s vigorous punches; they thought the Tiger Demon had come back to life. They tiptoed to the door and peeked outside at Lu Yang. Feeling relief when they realized it wasn''t the Tiger Demon, they returned to their tasks. Lu Yang finished his set of punches and kicks feeling energetic all over, as if he had boundless strength to release. Taking advantage of the sensation, he performed several more sets. Each set flowed more smoothly than the last, and every movement was powerful. Regardless of how much of it he used in a real fight, for now, even a master of Tiger Fist wouldn''t find flaws in his movements. No, I can still improve. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang began to move faster, his mind was as calm as a ripple-less lake, reflecting everything clearly, like a brass mirror. This peculiar state of mind revealed an understanding of the martial art itself in every movement. Punching, kicking As his understanding deepened, an image of the Tiger Demon faintly appeared behind Lu Yang. Roar With Lu Yang''s understanding reaching its peak, all his enlightenment converged in this earth-shattering tiger''s roar. Huh? Wiry am I lying on the ground? Lu Yang came to his senses, puzzlingly finding himself lying on the ground. He tried to stand up but found his legs were weak. After several wobbly attempts, he was still unable to stand up. What''s going on? Lu Yang was baffled. Could something have gone wrong while practicing the punches? Feeling uncertain, Lu Yang questioned his martial talent. He had felt he was doing just fine, so where did the problem lie? Lu Yang felt a bad premonition, he used both hands and feet to crawl toward the water trough. Upon seeing his reflection, Lu Yang finally understood his condition. He had transformed into a tiger. The Tiger Fist was mastered. Congratulations were in order. Lu Yang, guess what I saw in the streets today. A tofu shop has an interesting mascot. Meng Jingzhou returned from his leisurely stroll, heard that Lu Yang was in the backyard practicing martial arts, and wanted to see his progress. Then he saw a tiger demon looking into a water trough like a mirror. Damn it, a monster! Chapter 60 – 59 Lus Imitation Fist_1 Chapter 59 Lu''s Imitation Fist_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Damn it, a monster! Meng Jingzhou exclaimed, swinging his arm as if to strike. His reaction was not surprising. The backyard was supposed to be Lu Yang''s practice ground, but now Lu Yang had vanished and a tiger had appeared, which easily gave rise to the idea that a Tiger Demon had resurrected and eaten Lu Yang. The Tiger Demon spoke human words, in the same voice as Lu Yang''s: Demon your grandpa, it''s me! It even has Lu Yang''s voice! Meng Jingzhou was shocked. The man-tiger duel took place in the mid-air. The tiger''s voice startled Meng Jingzhou so much that he didn''t react, allowing Lu Yang to claw him down to the ground. Lu Yang snorted contemptuously. There was no trace of a fight in the courtyard. How could it be possible that the Tiger Demon ate him? Meng Jingzhou, this grandchild, obviously knew it was him but played dumb. Meng Jingzhou clicked his tongue. Lu Yang didn''t really hit him just now, and it was only a minor pain for his thick-skinned self. He got up and dusted off the dirt on his clothes, looking dubiously at Lu Yang. What''s going on with you? Weren''t you trying to comprehend the Imitation Fist? Why did you start learning the Transformation Technique? Wait a moment, let me figure out how to transform back. The Tiger Demon Lu Yang wanted to scratch the back of his head in frustration, but then he realized that his forepaws couldn''t reach. Sitting down and using his hind paws to scratchforget it, he thought better of it. That would ruin his image. Tiger Demon Lu Yang gritted his teeth, never expecting his martial arts practice to create such a complicated situation. Now he thought about it, only his swordsmanship was relatively normal. Should he say he was worthy of being a Sword Spirit Root? Meng Jingzhou sprinted upstairs to call down Man Gu. What is it? I''m keeping an eye on Qin Yuanhao. I have something interesting to show you. Man Gu was puzzled as he got pulled by Meng Jingzhou into the backyard and saw the familiar Tiger Demon. Monster, give me back Brother Lu''s life! Man Gu roared and struck out. He didn''t get it, this was for real. Seeing this, Meng Jingzhou hurriedly hugged Man Gu''s waist and urged the barbarian brother to stay calm. Don''t hit him, this is Lu Yang. The two Ghouls, which had been threading skewers in the hall, heard the commotion in the backyard and curiously sneaked over to check. They were so frightened that their souls almost flew away. The Tiger Demon had truly resurrected this time! Tiger Demon Lu Yang rolled his eyes. He had no interest in dealing with this bunch and concentrated on exploring how to exit the Tiger Demon state. He closed his eyes and chanted three times to return to his original state. When Lu Yang opened his eyes, he had returned to his usual self. After such chaos, the three could finally sit down and think about what had just happened. The two ghouls let out a sigh of relief and continued threading skewers. The business would definitely be better than it was yesterday. They needed to thread more skewers. This is what happened. I was practicing the Imitation Fist just now Lu Yang explained slowly. When Man Gu heard Lu Yang say that he was practicing the Imitation Fist, he felt his worldview was under attack. Without thinking, he blurted out, Are you learning Imitation Fist or Transformation Fist? The sage was right. It''s important to travel, as books don''t cover everything. He needed to spend more time with Brother Lu and Brother Meng. His horizons have been broadened. Meng Jingzhou''s reaction wasn''t much better than Man Gu''s, his eyes on Lu Yang held a strange light. He thought you were practicing magic skills, but you''re telling him you were boxing? Who on earth can achieve such results through martial arts? Originally, Meng Jingzhou thought Lu Yang had achieved a weird result by cultivating the Expel Ghost Technique a few days ago and ended up with the Yang Spirit Out-of-body. He never thought there could be something even more bizarre. Lu Yang defended confidently, sharing his unique insights into the Imitation Fist: Think about it, isn''t the essence of Imitation Fist the imitation of animals, like the Tiger Fist, Monkey Fist, Crane Fist and the like, imitating tigers, monkeys, and cranes, right? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu nodded. Lu Yang continued, Right, the better the imitation, the better the result, the greater the power, right? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu nodded again. I''m most familiar with the Tiger Fist since I have come into contact with the Tiger Demon. The Tiger Fist is the easiest to start with and the easiest to imitate, right? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu continued to nod. Lu Yang said again, I held this idea during boxing, and then I became a tiger while boxing. It is quite reasonable, right? Meng Jingzhou was about to nod, but he stopped his head abruptly, For ghosts'' sake, the gap is too big! Man Gu, however, continued nodding dumbly. Lu Yang shrugged. He was the most helpless one. He was practicing as per the boxing manual, just adding a little personal insight: Why don''t you guys try? Maybe you can learn the Transformation Technique this way? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu''s eyes were filled with excitement. It would be the best outcome to learn Transformation Technique by boxing. Although Transformation Technique was mostly used by cultivators who stole things, it''s not a loss to learn one more. Who knows when it might come in handy? With the guidance of Lu Yang, a master of martial arts, the two quickly mastered the Tiger Fist, their boxing full of rigor and power. However, they couldn''t learn the critical transformation technique in anyway. While the two were practicing boxing, Lu Yang also wasn''t idle. Watching their movements, an idea sprung up in his mind. Imitation Fist is a simulated boxing method, but why should it be limited to imitating animals? Why not imitate people? This idea was like a wild horse that had broken its reins and couldn''t be reined in. To imitate using the Imitation Fist, one needs to be very familiar with the things being imitated. Lu Yang looked at the two people who were practicing boxing attentively. His eyes lit up. Weren''t they the perfect examples? He had grasped the core essence of the Imitation Fist. It was time to innovate. To progress, we must abandon the old and bring forth the new! Lu Yang meant what he said. He closed his eyes again, reviewed Man Gu''s movements in his mind, and his body began to move. Man Gu, who was boxing, looked at Lu Yang''s movements and felt it looked familiar, but he couldn''t remember where he had seen it before. Isn''t that me? Man Gu quickly realized, puzzled at what Lu Yang was doing. Once again, Lu Yang immersed himself in the profound comprehension, and his body gradually changed, amazingly, he really became like Man Gu! Haha, success. I knew my speculation was right. Lu Yang, with Man Gu''s face, laughed merrily, which was somewhat discordant. ManGu: !!! What just happened? He turned into him in a blink of an eye? Why didn''t it match his impression of the Imitation Fist? Can the Imitation Fist imitate a person too? Brother Man Gu, you can laugh like this tooDamn it, which one is the real Man Gu? Meng Jingzhou, who was boxing, heard a different laughter. He instinctively felt something was amiss, turned his head, and saw two Man Gu''s. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, the new Man Gu is Lu Yang in disguise! Meng Jingzhou looked up and down at Lu Yang, he definitely looked like Man Gu, but his expression and demeanor were way off. You could tell at a glance that Man Gu was an honest and simple person, while the Man Gu that Lu Yang transformed into looked like a scoundrel. He had already given up on learning the Imitation Fist. If initially, he still wanted to learn the Imitation Fist to transform, but now seeing Lu Yang in this state, he knew he definitely wouldn''t be able to learn. This was completely unrelated to the Imitation Fist. Once Lu Yang had mastered the technique, he smoothly switched from Man Gu to Meng Jingzhou. Aren''t you practicing the Transformation Technique? This is Lu''s Imitation Fist. Lu Yang held his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, completely embodying the demeanor of a martial arts expert. (Don''t ask why Lu Yang still has clothes on when he transform from a Tiger Demon to a human form, this is a proper novel) Chapter 61 – 60: Constable and Thief 1 Chapter 61: Chapter 60: Constable and Thief 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 My Lu Clan''s Imitation Fist is profound and immeasurable, it''s not something those with a Single Body Spiritual Root like you can fully comprehend. As the saying goes, the sky is nine layers high and the earth is nine layers deep, Lu Clan''s Imitation Fist also has nine levels. Right now, I am almost at the first realm. Once I have cultivated to the more advanced stages, I can gain the power, magic skills and even cultivation level of the objects I imitate. In the future, if I can practice to the ninth heaven, I could become a Great Power in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage just with one thought, and even suppressing the Eldest Senior Sister wouldn''t be a problem! Lu Yang spoke proudly, convincing Man Gu who considered it as true. Man Gu quietly asked Meng Jingzhou, Is what Brother Lu saying true? Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, True, my foot! It''s obviously made-up garbage. If you really want to hear it, I can make up eight different versions for you. Man Gu uttered a sound of realization, thinking that the ability of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to fabricate lies so easily was quite impressive. A few days passed since Lu Yang gave the Imitation Fist its new meaning, the number of customers increased day by day. Some of them even gave spirit stones as tips when they were pleased. Didn''t we raise the price? Why are there still so many people? Lu Yang grumbled. The largest restaurant in Yanjiang County even made an offer yesterday to buy their recipe. Only he complained, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were quite happy. Today, Man Gu went upstairs to supervise Qin Yuanhao, while Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou went downstairs to play the part of the restaurant''s servers. Meng Jingzhou, while forcefully resisting the urge to crack jokes, shared via voice transmission, I heard that a few days ago a table of cultivators praised our food saying it was better than what a Spirit Chef they knew made. And just like that, the word spread. Now, many cultivators know about our restaurant. Despite the Seek Dao Sect having many Spirit Chefs, in actuality, it''s a very niche type of cultivator. In Yanjiang County, you could count them all on one hand, and most of them are at the Qi Refinement stage, with only one at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Spirit Chefs focus on the cycle of the five elements producing food that''s not just delicious but can also enhance one''s cultivation level, bringing unity to both benefits. Man Gu''s skewers can certainly not improve cultivation level, but they excel in deliciousness. The cultivators in Yanjiang County reasoned that if they couldn''t improve their cultivation level through eating Spirit Chef''s food, then why couldn''t they eat skewers that tasted even better? Being ten times more expensive than the usual skewers was considered good value for money in the eyes of the cultivators. We''ve gained some fame among the upper-middle class of Yanjiang County. Many affluent commoners also follow suit and come to our restaurant. It seems like they use dining at our place as a symbol of status. Our business paradigm is about to expand throughout the whole continent soon, are you excited? I m excited, my ass. Lu Yang rolled his eyes and welcomed the new customers. Boss, the first floor is all filled up, can''t we go to the second floor? A customer saw the lights turned on in the second floor and thought it was a great spot. The second floor is under renovation and is not open to customers. We apologize for the inconvenience. Even though he had no intention of expanding the barbecue shop, Lu Yang diligently put on his server role and didn''t slack off in his work. The customers had no choice but to obediently go to the back of the line. Haha, it''s finally our turn, boss! I''ve brought my brothers here again! Several officers dressed in black uniforms arrived at the barbecue shop. Their waist cards and long knives hanging from their waists, indicative of their statuses, were quite intimidating. Those standing behind them didn''t want to get too close, instinctively afraid. Welcome, Guard Captain Wei, good to see you guys again. Lu Yang smiled as if he were familiar with these men. The group were constables of Yanjiang County, led by someone surnained Wei who had a bushy beard and spoke with great force. Known by the nickname Poker Face Constable, he was a high-level cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Neither common thugs nor members of the demonic sect wanted to cross paths with them. They were afraid of being targeted and inviting unnecessary trouble. The constables behind him were no ordinary people, either. The least advanced among them was at the Qi Refinement sixth layer. You can''t be a constable in the world of cultivation without having some level of cultivation. This was Guard Captain Wei''s fourth time here. After a few visits and exchanges, he had become quite familiar with Lu Yang. At first, some people tried to use their status and cultivation level to cut the queue, but after learning that Guard Captain Wei often dined here late at night, they no longer dared to behave arrogantly. We just finished our job and shift, so I brought my brothers here for skewers. Can''t lie, your skewers are so good they''re hard to forget. Guard Captain Wei was salivating, just thinking about the kebabs at this place. Officers also have it tough, having to work night shifts every other day. Lu Yang sighed as he led them to a private room. Once in the room, Guard Captain Wei and his men took off their coats. Oh, it''s annoying. For some reason, lately, a lot of cultivators have been flooding into Yanjiang County. They don''t seem to be up to any good, causing quite a strain on law and order. The County Magistrate has time and again stressed on maintaining peace. Without a choice, I had to patrol more often. Whenever the patrol ends, we come here to treat ourselves. Seeing Lu Yang busy, Guard Captain Wei didn''t say much and started ordering. Same set as last time? Lu Yang asked. The previous three times, Wei had ordered the same skewers. This time, let''s try something fresh. I wanted to try this last time but was stopped by my brothers. Give us ten roasted eyes skewers, ten roasted silkworm pupa skewers, and ten centipede skewers. After giving his order, Wei urged Lu Yang to hurry and told his brothers before they had a chance to react. The brothers wailed, those things didn''t sound edible at all. Look at how pampered you all are. One day I will take you for a half-month field task and won''t let you take fasting pills. We shall see what you eat then! After the booze and skewers arrived, Guard Captain Wei and his men ate with relish. As they got joyful, a few brothers started blowing off the steam, grumbling and cursing. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, those thieves who''ve been stealing everywhere recently are just too slippery, leaving no trace of the crime. It must be the work of cultivators. Even an old hand could not work as cleanly. I think it''s those out-of-town cultivators. When we catch these bastards, I''ll whip them a hundred or so times and then lock them in the water cell. Despite the thieves running rampant, and unable to catch anyone, Weiss lost face: The County Magistrate ordered me to crack this case within a month. If he''s so capable, why doesn''t he do it himself? Today those thieves robbed both Rich Man Li and Rich Man Lv. And with Li being the County Magistrate''s relative, he is surely going to pressure me tomorrow. In the next room. A guest, who looked like a big brother, placed today''s loot on the table: We did a good job today. As usual, I will take forty percent, the rest will be equally divided among the brothers. The brothers are ecstatic, today''s harvest was particularly plentiful: Beforehand, I heard how intimidating Guard Captain Wei was, even known as Poker Face Constable, but now he can''t even catch our farts! That''s too heartbreaking to say. At least he manages to catch farts. This Li and Lv are really rich. Particularly this ''Ma'' guy, not high in cultivation level but has a lot of good stuff. Come on, let''s eat and drink to our hearts'' content today. It''s on me. Nobody is allowed to sober up; we are going to be completely wasted! The thieves were carousing. One of them had to make a restroom trip but accidentally walked into the room of the officers upon returning. Um-Big brother, how come you''ve changed your looks and even look uglier? Where the hell did this drunk come from? Go away. One of the constables growled impatiently. They were worried about where to catch people and didn''t want a drunk here causing a ruckus. The guy who made a mistake angrily tried to start a fight but wasn''t a match for the officers and was thrown out in no time. The officers noticed that the man had some cultivation, but didn''t care much and continued their drinking and grumbling. Feeling aggrieved, the man went back to his boss to complain. The thieves, drunk as lords, heard that one of their brothers had been bullied, and the booze fired their temper. The big brother, who was particularly gallant, banged the table, and arrogantly declared, Nice, dare to bully me, tell the guys next door to come here if they have the balls. Whoever doesn''t come is a wuss! Chapter 62 – 61: Such Proactive Performance is Rare_1 Chapter 62: Chapter 61: Such Proactive Performance is Rare_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I Who dares to bully my brother! the thief Boss exclaimed fiercely. He beckoned to his bro to fetch the person so they could teach him a lesson. If he, as the boss, couldn''t restore their honor after his bro got bullied, how could he uphold his reputation in the future? Seeing his boss back him up, the thief felt a surge of courage. He kicked the neighboring door open, yelling, My Boss said he can''t let it slide. He wants to talk to you, and anyone who doesn''t show up is a coward! The constables were taken aback. They''d been in the business for years and had never seen anyone dare to provoke them so audaciously. Guard Captain Wei shook his head and laughed. As the most experienced one, he had seen all sorts of characters. These were just a bunch of brash blokes picking a fight. Such minor cases, which practically fell into their laps, were bound to happen in a lifetime of constabulary work. Who''s afraid? Let''s go! The thieves were rubbing their hands together, ready to show their rivals what they were made of. They were newcomers, and before joining the demonic sect, they couldn''t just make their name by stealing things. It was time to make a grand entrance! Then the thieves saw a group of constables, carrying government-issued sabers and waist cards indicating their identities, bustling in. The constables were taken aback at the sight of the heap of gold, silver, jewelry, rare medicinal herbs, and spirit crystals on the table. Why did these look so familiar, like someone had reported them stolen not long ago? The constables: Guard Captain Wei: The thieves: Do you believe me if I say I found these on the street? Guard Captain Wei had never seen such a thing. These criminals were walking right into their trap. The delinquent, oblivious to what was unfolding, was still egging his boss on. Boss, teach them a lesson! As he was yelling, he also threw out a threat: Do you see my big brother''s sparse hair? For every person he kills, he pulls out one hair! People on the streets call him Mr. Trouble! Do you see this guy with the eye patch? This is my second brother. He lost his eye in a fight with a powerful figure at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. That guy didn''t fare well either, his two eyes were both blinded by my second brother! People on the streets call him Desperate ErLang! Do you see my third brother''s leg? He got that when he was surrounded by over a hundred royal guards while stealing from the palace. He escaped at the cost of his leg! People call him Flying on the Grass! The Boss, Old Two, and Old Three simultaneously kicked the junior thief flat on his face. This youngster talked too much. So you were saying anyone who didn''t show up was a coward? Guard Captain Wei clenched his teeth into a sinister grin. It was because of these guys he had been stuck with night shifts. I''m the coward, I''m the coward. The thief Boss trembled with fear. The thieves didn''t dare to fight back. Seeing the entrance blocked by the constables, they crashed through the wall and ran away. Their gang spilled into the main hall with a great noise. The group''s strength resided in speed rather than head-on fighting ability. Not to mention none of them had reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the Boss was only at the Ninth Level of Qi Training. You go through the main door, the rest, follow me through the back! The thief Boss ordered his men to scatter and run. Lu Yang noticed the commotion and quickly figured out the situation, finding it somewhat amusing. A thief and the constables separated by a single wall, and the thief provokes the constables? Wait, they''re trying to escape from the backyard. What if the Ghoul is discovered by the constables? Lu Yang quickly realized the problem. If Ghoul was captured, who would take care of the barbecues? How could he continue running his barbecue joint or keep an eye on Qin Yuanhao? Thief Boss _ seeing Lu Yang block the backdoor as if he''d been scared silly _ reached out to toss Lu Yang aside urgently. Lu Yang was holding a bowl of noodle soup. Seeing the intimidating Boss storming towards him, his hands trembled and the noodle soup spilled out. The thief Boss didn''t anticipate this and reflexively erected a shield of spiritual energy to block the noodle soup. However, this tiny distraction was enough for Guard Captain Wei to bring out a bundle of iron chains. Like a slithering snake, the chains coiled around the thief Boss. Go, get all the rest! Our dinner tonight is well earned. Guard Captain Wei''s mood instantly improved. He felt refreshed and the world seemed brighter. The gang of thieves, which had been a nuisance for many days, had finally been captured. What a streak of good luck indeed. Guard Captain Wei clapped Lu Yang on the shoulder, chuckling, If it wasn''t for you blocking just now, this kid would have gotten away for sure! Heroic actions deserve praise. Just wait, I''ll send you a banner of honor tomorrow! Lu Yang quickly waved his hand, saying it was unnecessary, but Guard Captain Wei was insistent on sending one. The constable and the thieves had caused a huge commotion just now, damaging the wall and turning the whole hall into a chaotic mess filled with dust and debris. The patrons had no choice but to leave early. They felt it was not a loss though, as witnessing the capture of a thief by a constable was quite thrilling. This barbecue restaurant is really something. Even sitting down at a table, the constables can catch criminals. It''s worth coming, you can''t see this exciting drama even with money. This place must be an epicenter of good fortune. The business gets booming in such a short period of time. The delicious food alone can''t justify it. It must have something to do with good luck. We all saw it today. The fact that the constable could capture a person here proves my point. I need to come here more often and see if I can also get lucky. Makes sense, let''s come together next time. Listening to the fading discussions of people, Lu Yang felt pessimistic about the future of the barbecue restaurant. It seemed destined to expand significantly. When I bring over the banner of honor tomorrow, I''ll also include the funds for the wall repair! Guard Captain Wei waved at Lu Yang and left those words behind before escorting the unfortunate thieves away. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang stood at the door, sighing a little, and suddenly noticed Qin Yuanhao leaving his residence again. Brother Lu, Qin Yuanhao has left his house again. Man Gu relayed from the second floor, he was very dedicated to his job, not caring about the happenings downstairs and closely watching Qin Yuanhao''s movements. I see, you and Meng Jingzhou fix the broken wall together. I''ll go follow Qin Yuanhao. Sure. Lu Yang used his short-distance teleportation skill to catch up with Qin Yuanhao again. Meng Jingzhou sighed from behind, Lu Yang''s talent for magic is really strong. I have studied with him for a long time, but I haven''t learned anything. And, I somehow feel that the mantra he taught me has something to do with space magic, is it my imagination? Meng Jingzhou didn''t ponder over this question too much. Describing Lu Yang''s magic talent as outrageous wasn''t overstating. Hoping to learn magic from him was purely daydreaming. If he, being a Single Body Spiritual Root, couldn''t achieve it, then it would be even more impossible for others. Lu Yang followed Qin Yuanhao for a long distance, and didn''t hear what Meng Jingzhou said. He observed that this time, Qin Yuanhao held himself in an imposing manner, humming a cheerful tune, as if he was off to accomplish some significant task. Qin Yuanhao arrived at a large house and didn''t knock on the door. Instead, he cast a spell in front of the door. Soon, a skinny and tall man came out who asked, Is it that day? It is indeed today. I''ve been preparing for today for a whole half a month. Who isn''t, I''m desperate to make a move, I''ve been stifled these days! After we succeed this time, you must help me make some good publicity. Let''s see who dares to look down on me! Qin Yuanhao revealed a cruel smile as he spoke. Absolutely, absolutely, the tall and skinny man bore an infamous reputation for being a gossip in Yanjiang Rudder. The two men had a conversation which outsiders wouldn''t understand, their laughter was somewhat cold. Lu Yang grew alert, unsure about what the pair was plotting. The two men walked into a bustling district, where one brightly decorated building stood out among others. Qin Yuanhao and the tall skinny man walked in, greeted with warm hospitality. Lu Yang looked up at the sign of the placeit was a brothel. Chapter 63 – 62: Position of the Base 1 Chapter 63: Chapter 62: Position of the Base 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Ten minutes later, Qin Yuanhao and the tall, thin man left the brothel with expressionless faces, completely lacking the excitement they had before entering the brothel. Lu Yang scratched his temples. They left so quickly? At the door, the madam handed Qin Yuanhao and the tall, thin man each a note. The two men opened them, read them, and then destroyed them. Brother Qin, the Rudder Master needs me for something and wants me to go to the sub-rudder. I will leave first. Hmm, the Rudder Master also asked me to do something, so let''s part ways here. Don''t forget to publicize that I went to the brothel. No problem. The two men split up outside the brothel. Lu Yang''s heart stirred and he decided to follow the thin, tall man. The thm, tall man and Qin Yuanhao were evenly matched in their cultivation levels and did not notice Lu Yang hiding underground. The pedestrians and buildings around them gradually dwindled until they came to a desolate wilderness. The thin, tall man seemed very familiar with the place and walked leisurely up the twisty mountain path. After about fifteen minutes, he stopped in front of a rock wall. The place was located at the border of Yanjiang County and another county. Theoretically, it belonged to Yanjiang County. But due to historical factors, both parties had reason to claim jurisdiction. Because both had reason, neither party managed the area. After all, there was no valuable commodity here, thus there was no need to dispute the territory. He knocked on the rock wall three long times and once short. As he chanted, the wall began to ripple like water. The thin, tall man took a step and disappeared into the wall. Lu Yang heard his chant, Immortal Eternity, rise from the dead, pierce the clouds, eternal in the world. Could this be a Blessed Cave? Lu Yang''s eyes gleamed with surprise. A Blessed Cave is a space opened by a cultivator who is highly skilled in space magic. The higher their cultivation level, the more complete the space they can open. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Generally speaking, cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage can open their own spaces. Some cultivators prefer to use their Blessed Caves as a dwelling place, living a solitary life, while others turn them into tombs, also living solitary lives. There have been countless cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage throughout history, let alone the Refining the Void, Unification, and Pass Tribulation stages above it. Cultivators may pass away, but their Blessed Caves remain. This has resulted in numerous Relic Blessed Caves scattered across the Central Continent. Most cultivators do not disclose the locations and methods to open their Caves before their death, leaving others to rely on luck when searching for them. Nobody knows how many Blessed Caves remain undiscovered. The Eldest Senior Sister said that as the Great Era approaches, more and more Blessed Caves are being discovered, providing many people with opportunities to suddenly rise to prominence. This Blessed Cave should be one left by an ancestor and discovered and utilized by the demonic sect. Lu Yang did not rashly follow. Instead, he chose quietness, staying underground, waiting for the tall, thin man to come out. Lu Yang felt uneasy about this. After all, this was Yanjiang Rudder, a stronghold of the demonic sect. Who knows how many experts were in there? Just hiding in the ground wasn''t covert enough. With this thought, Lu Yang moved to a position where he could just see the entrance to the stronghold. He made himself small using the inch shrink technique, and hid using the stealth technique provided by Man Gu''s barbarian tribe. After about an hour, a man wearing a mask came out of the stone wall, followed by the thin, tall man. From appearances, the masked man held a higher rank than the thin, tall man. Hmm? The masked man noticed something was off and released his Spiritual Sense to scan the surroundings, even including underground. Come out, I''ve already found you. Don''t think you''re hiding so well. If you come out now, I might spare your life! The masked man said indifferently. Still not coming out? Don''t think that the Rudder Master is a soft-hearted person. I''ll count to three, and if you still don''t come out, don''t blame me for not giving you a chance! Three! Two! One! Die! The Rudder Master condensed a burst of power in his palm and struck it in one direction, creating a loud rumbling sound. Rudder Master, what happened? the tall, thin man asked respectfully. The Rudder Master shook his head: I just felt like someone was watching me. I tried to frighten them, but got no response. Maybe it was just my imagination. Cold sweat broke out on Lu Yang''s forehead. He just had the impulse to jump out of the soil and confront the Rudder Master in order to gain a glimmer of hope for survival. Luckily, his strong willpower suppressed this urge. He believed that the Barbarian stealth technique would not reveal his identity. Lu Yang sensed the Rudder Master''s Spiritual Sense scanning over him, but he believed that the Rudder Master took him for a stone and didn11 take any notice. If the Rudder Master had really found him, he wouldn''t have bothered counting down and would have attacked directly. ''Luckily the Barbarian stealth technique is brilliant. As long as I don''t move I won''t be discovered, Lu Yang thought to himself, This Rudder Master must be at the Golden Core Stage. How is the preparation for the selection in ten days? Everything is ready. All we have to do is wait for the peers to come here in ten days. After passing the selection, they will join us. Excellent. I hope we can recruit several gifted individuals from the Demon Path this time. That way, the headquarters will start paying attention to Yanjiang Rudder. The two man talked as they walked and soon disappeared from Lu Yang''s field of view. Lu Yang remained motionless, fearing that any movement could expose him. A cultivator at Golden Core Stage is indeed not simple. Lu Yang waited for another half hour. He worried that the Rudder Master was so suspicious that he might suddenly return. Half an hour later, the Rudder Master did not reappear. He''s gone. Lu Yang tunneled away from the scene. This had been a fruitful visit. He had not only discovered the location of Yanjiang Rudder but also confirmed that the selection venue was here. Tell me, Mr. Trouble, what''s the deal with your hair? I heard you pull out a strand of hair every time you kill someone? Guard Captain Wei, with his legs crossed, asked. The thieves were lined up, sitting scared on the other side. No, no, it''s just that being the boss is hard. My men cause trouble everywhere. My hair fell out because of stress. How about you, Desperate ErLang? I heard you had a fight with a cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. You blinded both his eyes, and he blinded one of yours? My, my eye is fine. I wear the eyepatch because it looks imposing. When you''re living by the sword, you need a story to tell. And you, Flying on the Grass, I heard you were caught stealing in the palace. You''re looking at a life sentence, at worst, execution by being cut into pieces. The Third Brother of Thieves quickly refuted, That''s a misunderstanding, Officer. I was beaten and had a leg broken by my creditor because I couldn''t pay my debts. Guard Captain Wei yawned. He thought each of them carried a serious case on their backs. Who would have thought they were all so trivial? Captain Brother, I confess. I confess. I robbed sixteen houses Guard Captain Wei waved his hand, Let''s not rush. Firstly, tell me, why did you guys all rush to Yanjiang County? Well The thief''s boss was hesitant, weighing the pros and cons of telling. Guard Captain Wei pointed to the torture room behind, Did you see the torture instruments in the room? If you guys don''t confess, we''ll have to use those to help you. Seeing the blackened blood on the torture instruments, which looked particularly horrifying, the thieves swallowed hard and rushed to confess. I admit The thieves had just uttered two words when they suddenly fell silent. If anyone came behind them, they would find a cow hair-like needle lodged in their necks, the needle tipped with extreme poison! Assassins! Guard Captain Wei, being the most experienced constable, immediately realized what was happening. He rushed out, searching for the assassin. But, was there anyone out there? Inside the interrogation room, the shadow moved as if alive, apparently chuckling a few times before disappearing. Chapter 64 – 63: Be careful, the other party is very strange_i Chapter 64: Chapter 63: Be careful, the other party is very strange_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator. 549690339 Guard Captain Wei, up so early. Sorry, no grilled skewers at this hour. Lu Yang teased at the doorway with a smile. It was still morning when Guard Captain Wei, along with two constables and a flamboyant banner, arrived at the barbecue shop. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All, didn''t we agree on the banner? So, here I''m delivering it to you. Guard Captain Wei flapped the banner on the main street, intentionally displaying it. Emblazoned on the banner were the words Be brave for justice, uphold righteousness. Expectedly, this act drew a considerable crowd. The two constables hung the banner on the wall directly opposite to the front door of the lobby, making it highly visible. Originally, there were two ghouls skewering in the lobby, but Lu Yang had them move to the backyard earlier to avoid being seen. Lu Yang brought over three cups of tea and casually asked, What did you find out from those dimwit thieves yesterday? Why would these outsiders take the risk to provoke the famous Poker Face Constable? Oh, don''t even mention it. Couldn''t get a single word out of them, Guard Captain Wei picked up his tea and downed it in a gulp. A cultivator at Foundation Establishment Stage can withstand scalding water. Why''s that? The dimwits had weak wills. They began to talk as soon as they got scared, but just as they were about to divulge why a group of cultivators came to Yanjiang County, unknown assassins killed them. They had cow hair poison needles stuck in their neck and died instantly. The room was sealed, but we don''t know how the assassins got in. At that moment, I instinctively went outside to look for the assassins, but found nothing. Later on, I realized that the killers must have mastered a magic skill related to shadows. They must have hidden in the shadows beforehand. As soon as we started questioning, they struck, and slipped away through shadows when I ran out. If I had blocked the door at that time, we could''ve caught the assassin. I regret that my anger at the moment stopped me from thinking about it, Guard Captain Wei finished and angrily drunk both his tea and the constables''. The two constables gaped at Guard Captain Wei. They hadn''t even had a sip yet. Grinning, Lu Yang saw off the sulky Guard Captain Wei and the two unlucky constables who didn''t even get to quench their thirst. Meng Jingzhou spoke through voice transmission, As per yesterday''s plan, should we kill Qin Yuanhao? After returning last night, Lu Yang had shared what he found. Since they now knew the location of Yanjiang Rudder, Qin Yuanhao seemed no longer necessary to be kept alive. The three made a plan to ambush Qin Yuanhao overnight. To be specific, it was Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou who discussed while Man Gu merely listened. No rush, I have a new idea. Let''s prepare a bit more. A figure in a black robe lightly knocked on the door of Qin Yuanhao''s house. No one answered for a long while. The figure in black just waited. Finally, the front door opened, but there was no one in sight, as if it had opened by itself. The wide-open gate resembled a demonic maw ready to devour unsuspecting souls. Unhurriedly, the figure in black entered the mansion. The moment he stepped in, the door slammed shut and bolted, locking him inside. The figure in black took out a bone token and spoke loudly, Is Senior Qin Yuanhao home? I am here on behalf of my master to pay a visit. I was wondering who it could be. Turns out it''s a ghoul under Brother Tiger. The voice came from behind the ghoul. Qin Yuanhao appeared abruptly. The ghoul didn''t notice where Qin had approached from, as if he had manifested out of thin air. What brings you here? My master has been thinking for some time and believes in your words that it''s good to have strong backing. He wishes to join Yanjiang Rudder. However, he is still somewhat apprehensive and would like to meet you on Song Mountain. Qin Yuanhao looked at the ghoul with amusement, Oh, I thought Brother Tiger had no intention to join Yanjiang Rudder since he hasn''t replied for so long. The ghoul laughed obsequiously, Our master takes more time to ponder. Qin Yuanhao''s face hardened. He grabbed the ghoul''s throat, Dare to trick me? Tell me, who sent you? Considering Brother Tiger''s nature, how could he voluntarily join Yanjiang Rudder! The ghoul was panic-stricken and finally admitted that someone indeed sent him. Qin Yuanhao strengthened his grip, causing the ghoul to weaken and finally telling the truth. A few days ago, some short-sighted cultivators ventured into Song Mountain. They accidentally discovered my master''s whereabouts and he killed them. When collecting their clothes, it was found that their sect was extraordinary, having a great power in the Golden Core Stage among their elders. My master was scared that a Golden Core Stage cultivator might come looking for him. He remembered Senior Qin''s invitation, hence, after persuading the lady master, decided to join the Yanjiang Rudder. He sent me to invite you over to discuss the specifics. Having gotten the answer he wanted, Qin Yuanhao casually tossed the ghoul aside: That sounds more reasonable. Qin Yuanhao no longer doubted the ghoul and followed him to Song Mountain. Senior Qin, our master is waiting for you just ahead. The ghoul said respectfully, Our master doesn''t like eavesdropping, please proceed. Qin Yuanhao ignored the ghoul and walked on alone. The forest was dense and quiet, as if untouched by humans for a long time. The chirping of birds in the distance added a sense of tranquility. A four-meter-long Tiger Demon sat cross-legged ahead, and there were two cups of tea on the stone table as if expecting a guest. Qin Yuanhao unconsciously relaxed his guard and quickened his pace. Suddenly, his magic skill automatically operated, forming a thin film on his body to block an unexpected attack, leaving only a faint line of blood on his neck. It''s a trap! Qin Yuanhao, with his vast experience, quickly retreated and noticed an almost invisible thread at the height of his neck. This noodle is really useful, almost beheaded him. A gloating voice sounded from a tree on Qin Yuanhao''s right and it belonged to Meng Jingzhou. What Qin Yuanhao had seen was not a thread, but the dragon whisker noodle that Lu Yang had bought from the canteen. As per the Senior Brother who sold the noodles, this hanging noodle was virtually lethal and perfect for laying traps. Had Qin Yuanhao''s magic skill not been special with automatic defense, he would have already been beheaded. You dare to ambush me! Qin Yuanhao angrily stared at the Tiger Demon. This was not about discussing joining the Yanjiang Rudder at all. It was a trap from the start! However, the Tiger Demon had already disappeared. The ground beneath Qin Yuanhao was soft and the Green Peak Sword aimed straight for his crotch. Luckily, Qin Yuanhao reacted swiftly. His right knee collided with the Green Peak Sword, changing its direction and protecting his vital part. Seeing the situation unfavourable, he turned and ran. He was unprepared, whereas the others were well-prepared. How could he fight in such a situation? It must be people of the Demon Path! Qin Yuanhao was certain. That move was too nasty. Which Righteous Path fighter would make such a move? Man Gu, who had been waiting behind him for a long time, swung a tree towards him. Qin Yuanhao was thrown far away. Hmm, why didn''t I feel that? Man Gu looked puzzled. He clearly hit the target, but it felt as if he had hit a piece of paper. Qin Yuanhao flew a good distance but appeared uninjured. Be careful, his magic skill is very strange! Man Gu warned loudly. A few juniors trying to deal with me? You''re a hundred years too early! Qin Yuanhao laughed heartily. As long as his magical skill''s true use could not be discovered, nobody could catch him. Nonchalantly, Lu Yang jumped into mid-air. Using his jade pendant, he said to Qin Yuanhao, Take! Qin Yuanhao was stunned. He did not understand what had happened. The jade pendant looked like some kind of storage ring, but a storage ring couldn''t hold him. Qin Yuanhao noticed Lu Yang and the others watching him with strange eyes. He slowly looked down to find himself naked; his clothes were gone. Qin Yuanhao''s clothes were stored in the jade pendant and he stood in the air shivering with only his underwear on. Damn it, you guys are the weird ones! Chapter 65 – 64. Shadow_1 Chapter 65: Chapter 64. Shadow_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 With a guilty conscience, Lu Yang only took all of Qin Yuanhao''s clothes, but left his underwear to cover his modesty. Storage rings, a type of magic artifact widely circulated among cultivators. The Land Money Trade Association has conducted several polls on the most popular magic artifact, and the storage ring was voted number one. Whether traveling abroad, touring the mainland, hiding treasures and private funds, it is a must-have magic artifact at home. Also, storage rings are cheap, and Qi Refinement cultivators can afford them, but the space is much smaller. Every year, many Qi Refinement cultivators buy storage rings. The Land Money Trade Association makes a fortune, making it a major source of revenue. The Land Money Trade Association also releases an upgraded version of the storage ring each year C the main changes are aesthetic improvements, with no changes in internal space. The first magic artifact that most people use as cultivators is the storage ring, which holds a lot of sentimental value. Whether it''s the Righteous Path or the Demon Path, they all use storage rings, and Qin Yuanhao is no exception. The above is Qin Yuanhao''s impression of the storage ring. He has lived for decades and never heard of anyone using storage rings to collect enemy clothes! Is this reasonable? Actually, it is. Storage rings cannot collect things with spirituality, such as living creatures, ghosts, and spirit treasures. Clearly, Qin Yuanhao''s clothes do not fall into this category. Luckily, Qin Yuanhao, as a dignified Demon Path cultivator, had long abandoned his pride. Even in his underwear, he could still fight! Then he saw Meng Jingzhou pulling out the Recording Orb. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, which teaching did you come from? What deep hatred do I have with you! Qin Yuanhao decided that the three of Lu Yang were from three other sects. Even if Lu Yang and the others say they are from the Righteous Path now, Qin Yuanhao doesn''t believe them. He just couldn''t understand why, even though he had made enemies, he always kept things in proportion and never made mortal enemies. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu also looked at Lu Yang strangely, as if they hadn''t expected Lu Yang to come up with such a special attack. ''There''s no need for chivalry when dealing with the sinister and crooked, let''s go together! Lu Yang called out to the two. The three of them attacking together can even kill a Half-Step Golden Core Tiger Demon, let alone Qin Yuanhao who is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. They had thought about fighting Qin Yuanhao one-on-one. As geniuses, they were confident in fighting beyond their level. However, for the sake of caution, it would be wise for the three of them to make a move together. Qin Yuanhao cast aside his shame and fought fiercely with the three. The Sword Qi was like water, splashing like splashed ink, soaring majestically. Qin Yuanhao kept retreating, not daring to face his enemy head-on! Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu threw out four punches together, like mountains falling, hammering Qin Yuanhao''s chest and making him cough up blood! Qin Yuanhao flipped his palm and three Cow Hair Poison Needles appeared on his fingertips, stabbing into the chests of the three. But who would have thought that the three of them would look like nothing had happened, their swords and fists showing no sign of weakening and were even getting stronger with the fight. Lu Yang had already guessed that the opponent might use poison and had taken an antidote pill in advance. Strictly speaking, an antidote pill should not be called an antidote pill, but rather a poison removal pill. The principle of the antidote pill is to package the poison before it can take effect and excrete it out of the body with sweat. Since the poison never took effect from the start, how can it be said to have been detoxified? Qin Yuanhao secretly knew he was in trouble. The opponent was too prepared and his sinister methods couldn''t be played out or even if they were, they weren''t as cunning as the opponents. Meng Jingzhou''s muscles bulged, his veins popped, and Qin Yuanhao''s fist grew larger in his eyes, so fast that he couldn''t react. Something strange happened again. Meng Jingzhou''s punch was powerful and heavy. If a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator took a punch, they wouldn''t die but would be crippled, but Qin Yuanhao was not affected at all. Qin Yuanhao let out a strange laugh, saying that these people couldn''t deal with him! After the fight, Lu Yang finally discovered the truth about Qin Yuanhao''s technique. He swung his sword, the light leaping, and the Sword Qi was like a rainbow, invincible. The sword wasn''t cutting anywhere else, it was heading straight for Qin Yuanhao''s shadow! Damn it! Qin Yuanhao yelped in pain. Sure enough, you were the one who killed the bandit gang last night, your weakness is your shadow! Lu Yang thought of Qin Yuanhao coming out of the brothel and receiving the command from the Rudder Master to act, which must have been to kill the bandit gang. With his greatest reliance exposed, Qin Yuanhao no longer wanted to fight. His body disappeared, while his shadow moved rapidly on the ground. Even if he can''t beat them, he has complete confidence in running away. No matter how sharp your sword is, can it kill a shadow? You three juniors, I''ll remember you. You can wait for my endless revenge. Hahahaha Qin Yuanhao, feeling he has the upper hand, couldn''t stop laughing. Suddenly, a dazzling white light shone on the shadow, causing Qin Yuanhao to let out a heart-wrenching cry. This was equivalent to tearing off a piece of flesh from his body. Light Concentration Array, a simple array method that absorbs and emits light. It''s easy to get started, but it''s also quite ordinary. However, used here, the effect is excellent. With no choice, Qin Yuanhao''s body sprang out from the shadow, blocking the white light, and the gaps in the shadow disappeared. The injury healed. So, you came prepared, so what? Do you honestly believe that a measly Light Concentration Array can hurt me? Qin Yuanhao scoffed, Don''t you know the stronger the light, the stronger the shadow? Lu Yang, unhurried, threw out more Light Concentration Arrays, mocking, Have you ever heard of a Shadowless Lamp? Qin Yuanhao hesitated for a moment. He didn''t know what a Shadowless Lamp was, but he had a bad feeling about this when he heard Lu Yang say it. Lu Yang didn''t have the leisure to explain the principle in the middle of a battle. More than a dozen white lights hit Qin Yuanhao''s body, and the shadow made a sound. No matter whether Qin Yuanhao revealed his body to block the light, or retreated into the shadow, he couldn''t stop this process. The shadow lightened until, in the end, it was so faint that it couldn''t be distinguished with the naked eye. The principle of the Shadowless Lamp is not to make the shadow disappear, but to make the shadow so light that it is almost non-existent. Qin Yuanhao roared and climbed out of the nearly invisible shadow. His true body could no longer hide in the shadow. The Sword Qi fell from the sky like a rainbow, catching people off guard and piercing through Qin Yuanhao''s body. Lu Yang had been waiting for this moment. That was close, he almost got away. Seeing that Qin Yuanhao was dead, Meng Jingzhou breathed a sigh of relief. If he had run away, all the preparations these days would have been wasted. Meng Jingzhou thought they were well prepared, and Qin Yuanhao couldn''t escape even if he had wings. Who would have thought that his technique had something to do with shadows, making it incredibly hard to trap him. Meng Jingzhou, laughing, nudged Lu Yang on the shoulder, Lucky we decided to make that Light Concentration Array before we left. It was all luck. I merely suspected that his technique had something to do with the shadow and had no solid evidence. But let''s not celebrate too soon. We can celebrate after we''ve disposed of the body. At Lu Yang''s suggestion, the three of them burned Qin Yuanhao''s body into an unrecognizable dry corpse, threw it into the Tiger Demon''s cave, and then sealed the entrance of the cave. With that, unless someone deliberately searched the mountain, no one could find this place. Chapter 66 – 65: Examiner_1 Chapter 66: Chapter 65: Examiner_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang held Qin Yuanhao''s storage ring, shaking his head regretfully after a few attempts. What a pity, only Qin Yuanhao can open this storage ring. It''s useless to us, forcibly opening it will only release the space inside the ring, then it''ll be hard to find again. Let''s go to his house, maybe we will find something useful. Lu Yang called the two to leave. The ghoul that tricked Qin Yuanhao to come followed behind. Man Gu thought the ghoul did a good job, and decided to reward him with two mutton kebabs C theoretically, if the mutton kebab is grilled to char, the ghoul can eat it. As for whether the ghoul eats the well-roasted mutton kebab or the charred mutton kebab, it needs to be proven by practice. Qin Yuanhao''s house is devoid of many decorations, it feels really empty with a single person living in it, not very lively. The three arrived at the training room, besides a jade statue, there were only two bookshelves filled with many secret cultivation methods. The face of the jade statue was blurred, and it was dressed in a long robe, making it impossible to distinguish between man and woman. This should be the faith of the Eternity Sect, the Immortal Eternity. Meng Jingzhou walked around the statue twice, the material of the statue was far superior to ordinary ones, but its semblance was far inferior. Who doesn''t want their statues to look lifelike? ''Diving Spell,'' ''Introduction to Array Method,'' ''Interpreting Sword Moves'' These are quite common cultivation methods, you can find them on the first floor of our Scripture Pavilion. Lu Yang''s hand slid over the book spine; he loved this feeling. ''Common Ways to Please Your Boss,'' ''Heart of People,'' ''Playing Mind Games,'' what a mess. Lu Yang casually picked up a book titled ''Common Ways to Please Your Boss''. The corners of the book were all curled, showing that Qin Yuanhao had flipped through it many times. Method one: Become the boss''s family member. Depending on your age and ability, you can aim to be the boss, or the boss''s child. Qin Yuanhao noted on the side: The Rudder Master never removes the mask, identity unknown, gender unknown, cannot approach, cannot marry. Method two: Present treasures. High-profile treasures will make the person presenting them appear high-profile, which is not likable. It''s recommended to give the boss low-profile yet expensive gifts. Qin Yuanhao noted on the side: Lent money to the Rudder Master to buy a jade chair, hope it works. Method three: Develop interests. Pay close attention to the boss''s interests and cultivate the same interests. Qin Yuanhao noted on the side: The Rudder Master likes fishing. I went fishing with the Rudder Master by the river, I caught more fish than the Rudder Master, hope the Rudder Master doesn''t envy my talent. Method four Method five Qin Yuanhao really put a lot of effort into pleasing the Rudder Master, but the results are not great. It seems it''s not easy to get along within the demonic sects either. Lu Yang said with a somewhat amused tone. However, thanks to the notes made by Qin Yuanhao, Lu Yang gained a rough understanding of the Rudder Master and the various Managers. From the bottom to the top of the Yanjiang Rudder, the ranks are divided into ordinary disciples, Managers, and Rudder Master. The ordinary disciples are numerous, ranging from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment Stage, it''s hard for the ordinary disciples to access the secrets of the Eternity Sect. Only those at the Foundation Establishment Stage can become Managers via exams. There are twelve Managers in the entire Yanjiang Rudder, now that Qin Yuanhao is dead, only eleven remain. The identity of the Rudder Master is unknown, Golden Core Stage Cultivator, exact cultivation level unknown, likes fishing. Besides that, they also found a scattering of Spirit Stones and a few magic skills that didn''t seem like those practiced by righteous practitioners, such as hypnosis and so on. That''s not worth mentioning. Let''s go, we have to prepare for the demonic sect test in nine days. On the boundary of Yanjiang County, a countless number of silent cultivators iweaved through the thick forests. The patchy rays of light shone on their emotionless faces, giving them an eerie look. Each cultivator kept a considerable distance from each other, vigilant of everyone else, ready to strike at any signs of weakness, in a bid to eliminate competition. They were all individuals from the Demon Path who had found out about the testing location through various sources, and rushed towards Yanjiang Rudder ahead of time. With the crackdown by the Righteous Path, the survival space for these individuals continually shrunk. To garner more resources, it was necessary to join a larger organization, and Yanjiang Rudder was their prime target. In the past, one had to bribe a manager for a recommendation to join the demonic sect. This time was different; everyone had a chance. It was an unprecedented once- in-thirty-years golden opportunity to join the demonic sect. An hour before the testing started, the individuals from the Demon Path had mostly arrived. Quick, look! Is that Chi Xulong? The one that massacred an entire family overnight, sparing not even a rat, and boldly walked away under everyone''s watchful eye! A muscular man held an unidentified demon beast''s leg bone, looked like a savage, his skin bronze, muscles protruding, both arms covered in scars, as he revealed his wolf-like teeth. Chi Xulong had a high reputation among the Demon Path''s cultivators for his arrogant and domineering actions, surviving countless bouts of killing, with tales of him even leveling up during fights, truly a man who becomes stronger the more he fights, undying in all battles. Chi Xulong, never thought I''d see you here, a scholarly man with a fair complexion teased Chi Xulong while shaking a paper fan. Chi Xulong snorted coldly, Heh, Shen Jinyi, you''re a teacher. Why''d you leave your academy to come here? There''s no one here in need of your teaching! What?! Is he Shen Jinyi, who specializes in teaching people how to murder efficiently through his academy?! Hearing Chi Xulong call the scholarly man Shen Jinyi, someone exclaimed and distanced themselves a bit more. Shen Jinyi indeed was a teacher, but he taught not the classics of Confucian Cultivators, but the efficient methods of covert assassinations. He had trained countless assassins and was a dreaded figure among the Demon Path''s cultivators. Despite Shen Jinyi''s laissez-faire appearance, in reality, if anyone dared to anger him, they would die without knowing how! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Assassins? Nothing more than a bunch of cowards who dare not show their faces. A swordsman, carrying a broadsword as tall as a man, cornered his mouth into a cold smile, not giving any regard to the assassin Shen Jinyi. Just as Shen Jinyi was about to retort, he saw the swordsman''s face and swallowed his words, only muttering the name ''One Foot Red'' through gritted teeth. ''What''s your grandpa''s name?1 One Foot Red mocks Shen Jinyi''s murderous gaze, spits disdainfully. Some from Demon Path''s cultivators widened their eyes, the people who had arrived were notorious: That''s One Foot Red, the man who will draw blood within one foot! Rumor says he is invincible in hand-to-hand combat, and even Half Step Golden Core experts don''t dare confront him directly. Besides these three, several other well-known criminals had also arrived. They were on the government office''s wanted list, but no one dared to touch them, fearing revenge. These criminals gathered together, and others with lower cultivation levels, stood far away, not even daring to talk loudly. Suddenly, the arrival of three men grabbed everyone''s attention. One man in the center carried a sword, the man on his left seemed to be a Confucian Cultivator holding a classic book, and the man on his right bore a bright smile, looking like a madman. The three men were silent, staring straight ahead, ignoring all the Demon Path cultivators, their aura tremendously powerful. Who''s that? Do you recognize him? No, I don''t, but they seem to be pretty important. The trio walked straight through the crowd to the front, talking of something related to an Immortal Eternity, then proceeded to open the stone wall. It looked as if they were bringing out tables and chairs from the other side of the stone wall, but actually, they were taking them out of a jade pendant. Chi Xulong and others speculated, Being able to open the stone wall, they seem to be from the demonic sect. After settling down, the man carrying the sword cleared his throat, drawing everyone''s attention. He spoke loudly, I am Lu Yang, and these two are Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. We three are the judges for this selection process. The selection for the Eternity Sect will begin now. Line up and report your personal information. Chapter 67 – 66: It is not suggested for those with inflexible minds to join the demonic sect_i Chapter 67: Chapter 66: It is not suggested for those with inflexible minds to join the demonic sect_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The examiner is in command, whether you''re Chi Xulong or Guo Jianglong, you''ll need to properly stand in line. If you upset the examiner, are you even thinking about joining the demonic sect? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Don''t look at how they are thriving outside. No matter how well you are doing, could you ever be as strong as the demonic sect? The demonic sect is made up of the master with unfathomable cultivation levels, as well as its disciples who hold great power. They only have themselves and their highest cultivation level is only in the late stage of the foundation establishment. The three examiners looked unfamiliar, and no one in the crowd had seen them before. However, it is understandable, as the demonic sect is even more mysterious than the individual demon cultivators. It rarely shows itself, so it''s perfectly normal for no one to have ever seen them before. Although the notification was moved up by one hour, no one had any doubts. This should be one of the tests from the demonic sect. Those who arrive early show dedication to the demonic sect, and those who arrive just on time are not worthy of joining the demonic sect. Lu Yang propped his leg up, took out a pen and paper, pointing at the first person asked, Tell me why you want to join the demonic sect. What can you bring to us once you join? What are your plans for yourself? What are your expectations for the allowance? Uh? The first person was dumbfounded. He was stumped by a series of questions from the get-go. Are these the entrance exam questions for the demonic sect? Shouldn''t it be asking about cultivation levels and techniques, or asking about the bad things that they have done? Seeing the first person standing tongue-tied, Lu Yang impatiently waved his hand, Uh, what? You''re stuttering in the face of our questions. After you get caught by the government in the future, won''t you just spill all the secrets of the demonic sect? You''re eliminated, go! The second person was the leader of a small gang, who''d been in and out of prison multiple times. He had also reclaimed his gang and wife from his subordinates after getting out of prison, making him a leader with rich experience. My name is Niu Mang, the gang leader of the Azure Dragon Gang. I chose to join the demonic sect because I want a good promising future. I share a lot in common with the doctrines of the demonic sect, and I am confident that I can fit in well with the sect. Once I join the demonic sect, I will dutifully commit bad deeds, grow and strengthen the sect to reach more glorified heights! My plan for myself is to do whatever the sect needs me to do without any complaints, because only when the sect is strong can I be strong too! The demonic sect has given me a foothold, how can I still ask for an allowance from the sect? I should be making tributes to the sect! Niu Mang got excited as he spoke, even punching into the air, expressing that he will definitely overcome all obstacles and greet a bright future. He spoke very fluently, as this is how he educated his Azure Dragon gang. You are eliminated, leave! Why? Niu Mang was unconvinced. He felt that his answers were perfect. Lu Yang scolded harshly, feeling that Niu Mang did not deserve to be a part of the demon cultivators, What is the demon path? The demon path is about being selfish and egotistical. You serve the demonic sect without seeking returns. How can you be a demon cultivator? As a member of the demonic sect, you should always be thinking about seizing power and rebelling. What''s a demonic sect without internal fights? Besides, didn''t you say it yourself? You would do whatever the demonic sect needs you to do. Now, the demonic sect needs to eliminate you, so scram! Niu Mang walked away, dejected. The other candidates, after listening, felt enlightened. So this is the philosophy of the demonic sect. It really is worthy of being an examiner because their understanding of the demon path is just too deep. Next person. Meng Jingzhou called. My name is Chi Xulong, and I''m at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Chi Xulong emphasized his cultivation level, hoping the examiners would take him seriously. All right, what bad deeds have you done? When asked this question, Chixu had a lot to say, I was carried away and raised by wolves when I was young. When I was ten, I killed the wolf who abducted me with a bone knife and came down the mountain to live. In the mountains, I took whatever I wanted, and this habit followed me to the city. If I needed something, I just robbed it. Then the constables started to chase me, and so I continued to rob people on the run. I run really fast so nobody can catch me. I also occasionally kid-take hostages and kill a few people who get in my way. Chi Xulong was very proud when he told his story. He''d committed so many bad deeds; how could he not qualify to join the demonic sect? Meng Jingzhou shook his head, The righteous path is currently very strong, and we on the demon path must act discreetly. Your way of doing things is too ostentatious, and sooner or later you''ll get caught. Look at you, so many people know you, then look at the three of us, who knows us? That''s the difference! This is not about hiding your face. Rather, it''s wisdom to bide your time with a plan and keep a low profile in the market! Man Gu curiously looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Why did it seem that Brother Lu and Brother Meng were very familiar with the demon path? After listening to them, Chi Xulong had a moment of enlightenment. Thinking that he had oversimplified the demon path, he voluntarily left. My name is Shen Jinyi. Shen Jinyi introduced himself with a smile. After several rounds of questioning, he felt that he finally understood the rules of the other party. When Man Gu saw that Shen was dressed like a scholar, like himself, a Confucian cultivator, he happily asked a question he had always wondered about, and even the Fourth Elder couldn''t answer, If ''mum'' and ''mother'' mean the same thing, can I call a ''maiden'' ''maiden mother''? Shen Jinyi was baffled for a good while. With his forty years of life experience, he didn''t know what to say. He thought that the seemingly simple and discreet examiner on his left hadn''t talked all this time and was unremarkable. He didn''t expect him to baffle him with the very first question. Shen Jinyi didn''t directly say that he didn''t know, but instead said, I am a killer, not a Confucian cultivator. A killer? Have you studied criminal law? Lu Yang asked with interest. I have a modest understanding. Shen Jinyi humbly replied. In truth, he knew a great deal about criminal law, since becoming a killer involved learning how to evade it. Then I ask you, according to the criminal law, the definition of intentional homicide is ''a person who deliberately deprives another person of life shall be punished for intentional homicide''. Does suicide count as intentional homicide? Shen Jinyi was hit with the second baffling question. Seeing that Shen Jinyi couldn''t answer, Lu Yang shook his head in disappointment, You can''t even answer a question in the area you''re most expert in. Go home. Shen Jinyi suffered the biggest setback of his life in just five minutes. Was this a question a normal person could ask? Could it be that only those whose thoughts are different from normal people can join the demonic sect? This demonic sect entrance exam was a significant affair, so the Rudder Master decided to personally preside over it for peace of mind. The Rudder Master made a point of arriving half an hour early to prepare in advance. On his way to the test site, the Rudder Master noticed quite a few fierce-looking people leaving one after another, mumbling things like The interview was tough, It''s hard to join the demonic sect, This is the real truth of demon path, I''ll try again in thirty years, and so on. They seemed to have undergone a baptism of enlightenment. The Rudder Master was deep in thought. If he hadn''t arrived yet, then who was presiding over the exam? Then, he saw Lu Yang and his two companions, commanding the scene with great ease. Chapter 68 – 67: We all Think for the Good of the Demonic Secti Chapter 68: Chapter 67: We all Think for the Good of the Demonic Secti lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The Rudder Master, as the highest Cultivator within the rudder, had received systematic training at the headquarters, learning the true essence of the Demon Path. What kind of situation hadn''t he seen before? This was a situation he had genuinely never seen before. If the Manager had prepared everything in advance out of consideration for him, he could understand and would even feel comforted. But what on earth were these three up to? Where did they pop up from? The Rudder Master figured out the issue, his gaze cold enough to kill. These three were imposters posing as examiners to eliminate their competitors beforehand. What a great tactic! The Rudder Master spoke through gritted teeth. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While continuing their charade of being examiners, Lu Yang put his legs up on the table: If you''re not going to bribe us, then how do you expect to pass the examination? Next. The next person, respectful and dutiful, took out a Spirit Stone as a token of respect for the three supposed examiners. Meng Jingzhou accepted it but felt it was a bit stingy, so he asked, Do you have any experience joining the demonic sect? None. Oh, sorry, we don''t accept individuals with no experience. You may leave now. The poor examinee felt that the only thing missing was a sign on the fake examiners that read, We are not hiring. The Rudder Master appeared behind the three like a ghost, cold air billowing from between his teeth, a full display of his Golden Core Stage aura. With one slap, he sent the three of them flying into the wall: You three have some nerve, posing as examiners here! If he had arrived a bit later, all the candidates would have been gone! Lu Yang peeled himself off the wall and hurriedly said, Sir, it''s a misunderstanding! We are sincerely considering the interests of the demonic sect! The Rudder Master, amused by their audacity, asked, Well, why don''t you tell me how you''ve been considering the interests of the demonic sect? Sir, a Cultivator of the Demon Path should always be suspicious and ask more questions. No one should be too easily trusted. Look at these people here, they simply believed we were the examiners without a single doubt. To be so easily deceived, doesn''t that mean they can easily be tricked by others? If a clever person from the Righteous Path decided to trick them, they''d likely believe every single one. Moreover, only Cultivators from the Righteous Path would believe everything they hear so readily. I even suspect that among these people, there are moles from the Righteous Path. Sir, you must thoroughly investigate their identities, we can''t let Cultivators from the Righteous Path infiltrate us! As he spoke, Lu Yang gave a suspicious glance at the crowd, as though he was sure that there were spies among them. Lu Yang spoke so convincingly and sincerely, it was as if he were genuinely considering the interests of the Rudder Master. This slightly softened the Rudder Master''s expression. What Meng Jingzhou said was even more earnest than Lu Yang, it sounded like his sincere thoughts: Furthermore, Cultivators of the Demon Path are selfish and only think about themselves. With so many people coming to take part in the trial, we naturally have to find ways to reduce our competition! If they are less skillful and easily fooled, whom can they blame but themselves? They can only blame themselves for not being experienced enough at trickery! The Rudder Master''s eyebrows unfurled, he felt like this was their true sentiments. Right, Cultivators of the Demon Path should be lawless, leave no stone unturned. Back when he joined the demonic sect, he used every trick in the book to gain the favor of the higher-ups and achieve his current position. These three were indeed more skillful than he was back in the day, surpassing the master. What Man Gu said was the most straightforward, stating, We sincerely want to join the demonic sect, and promise that we won''t do anything good! The Rudder Master nodded subtly, thinking that this trio might also gain favor from the higher-ups, which would elevate the status of Yanjiang Rudder. The crowd glared fiercely at the trio. They were all well-known rogues, rascals, and swindlers in the world, but none were as shameless as these three, who tricked people so ruthlessly! If the Rudder Master wasn''t present, they would have swarmed up to tear these damn bastards apart! The Rudder Master didn''t care about the thoughts of the people below, a bunch of mediocrities. How could they compare to these three in terms of value? What is your Cultivation Level? Lu Yang respectfully answered, We''re all in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment. We three brothers are from out of town. A month ago, we came to Yanjiang County and heard that the demonic sect was recruiting. So, we decided to give it a try. Seeing so many competitors, we had to resort to this tactic. You did well. The Rudder Master''s satisfaction with the three grew. These were promising seeds, essentially his achievements. With just a casual wave of his hand earlier, any ordinary cultivator in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment would have been injured. But these three didn''t seem hurt at all, which showed their exceptional abilities. If these three show promise during the trial, promoting them to the position of Manager wouldn''t be out of the question. Those who got eliminated by Lu Yang gradually returned, dragged back by the Rudder Master on his return. Those who had been eliminated harbored more hatred towards Lu Yang than the others. Lu Yang felt that if he killed them all at that moment, they might instantly turn into vengeful spirits. The Rudder Master reopened the stone wall, saying to everyone, All of you, enter. Behind the stone wall was a vast and dark space. Gigantic rocks floated in mid-air, connected by chains, making quite a spectacle. Lu Yang''s suspicions were confirmed; Yanjiang Rudder was inside a Cave Heaven. The Rudder Master''s attitude toward the three was clearly different from the others: You three thought very well, wanting to elbow your competitors out of the way. You did a commendable job, but you were wrong from the beginning. Pushing these people out, or even if only you three were to take part in the trial, doesn''t necessarily mean you''d pass. What do you mean? The three of them were puzzled. The Rudder Master behind the mask just smiled and didn''t answer, stepping onto the floating stone and leading everyone to the largest floating stone. It was a flat platform with intricate and exquisite patterns carved into the ground. Four ancient stone pillars stood at the cardinal directions, with eleven Managers draped in black robes each overseeing their posts at the platform''s edges. Please take a seat randomly and relax. After everyone did as instructed, the Rudder Master came to the center of the platform. In the middle hovered a piece of emerald-green stone inscribed with dense, mysterious symbols. The Rudder Master channeled spiritual energy into the stone, activating the Array Method beneath him. The Array Method began to rotate, expand, duplicate and increase, spreading throughout the entire platform instantly. The platform seemed like an awakening ancient beast, taking everyone to an unknown space with its mysterious power born out of an ancient era. In the immaculate space, shadowy figures stood around, looking confused and uncertain about what had just happened. Whenever Lu Yang saw such a white space, he couldn''t help but suspect that a Tofu Heaven Sovereign might suddenly appear amongst the crowd. Lu Yang noticed that Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were not beside him; he was surrounded by strangers. Brother, where are you from? Lu Yang asked with an air of familiarity, however, his enthusiasm seemed a bit too much for the other person. The man felt it would be rude to remain silent, so he answered, From Huangyue City. Lu Yang proceeded to ask several more people only to realize they all hailed from different bases of the demonic sect, and had all been transported here via the giant array method. Lu Yang gradually understood the Rudder Master''s implied meaning. The selection this time was not confined to individual bases, but organized by the headquarters. All of the independent cultivators from the Demon Path were presented to participate in the selection at the same time. This feels like a Yin Soul out of the Body, yet also different. Lu Yang murmured. He believed that the platform had not transported their true forms, but rather something akin to their consciousness. It''s intriguing. I wonder if Eldest Senior Sister could Lu Yang abruptly halted his thoughts. If this was indeed a state of consciousness, perhaps the Eternity Sect had a way to detect his thoughts. Better to be cautious. Suddenly, the whole space dimmed, and a glowing silhouette appeared in the air. All they heard was a tranquil voice saying, I am the Vice-Master of the Eternity Sect, I''ve set up three trials for all of you to take. Those who pass all three trials may join our sect. Chapter 69 – 68 Correct Way to Clear the Level 1 Chapter 69: Chapter 68 Correct Way to Clear the Level 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The crowd was stirred up, surprised that the Eternity Sect was taking this selection process so severely that even the deputy sect leader showed up. The deputy leaders of the Four Great Devil Sects were notable figures in the entire Central Continent and seeing one of them is a rarity. Lu Yang didn''t feel much about it, they were just on par with the elders of Seek Dao Sect, it''s not like he hasn''t seen them before. Your current forms are merely a representation of your consciousness, your actual bodies remain where they are. After the formal trial, your cultivation levels and memories will disappear, putting everyone on the same starting line. The sect head places great emphasis on this trial. In the great era, the most important thing is talent! If they possess the single spiritual root, a natural immortal body, or innate demonic seeds, then they would have a chance to compete against the Righteous Path! For this reason, he had the deputy sect leader meticulously design three trials to select the real geniuses! To prevent cheating, the sect''s secret methods were employed to erased everyone''s cultivation levels and memories. Only then can their true abilities be reflected. The first trial officially begins, and the requirement for passing the trial is to defeat the army of the Liang Kingdom. After the deputy sect leader finished speaking, the crowd felt dizzy, unable to distinguish directions. When they regained their senses, they couldn''t remember anything. Where am I? Man Gu felt lightheaded when he recovered from the disorientation. His hair was disheveled, he held a broken sword in his hand, and his armor was smeared with blood. Man Gu took a few steps and almost stumbled. His guard quickly steadied him, General, get on the horse quickly, now is not the time to talk about honor, the army of Liang Kingdom is about to catch up! During his escape on horseback, memories related to the trial gradually flooded into Man Gu''s mind. There are two countries here, Liang Kingdom and Jin State, both are mortal enemies, striving to defeat each other. Jin State is less powerful than Liang Kingdom, and I am now the general of Jin State, commanding the entire Jin state army. I was careless this time, fell for the enemy''s trap, I need to pull myself together, make a comeback, and defeat Liang Kingdom! Man Gu forgot that this was a trial, he only remembered that he was Jin State''s undefeated general. He must defeat Liang Kingdom and protect his own country. In addition to background memories, his combat experience also flooded into his mind. Now, Man Gu had completely become the undefeated general of Jin State. Unfortunately, despite Man Gu''s rich experience, the general of Liang Kingdom was equally experienced. In their confrontations, Man Gu suffered numerous defeats. Man Gu had a high reputation in the army. The soldiers trusted Man Gu, they believed that setbacks were temporary and that General Man Gu would surely lead them to victory. Man Gu failed again. Despite his honesty and combat experience, he couldn''t apply it effectively in practice and continually fell into the traps set by the general of Liang Kingdom. Huff, huff, huff Man Gu fled in disgrace to a mountain cave. This defeat was disastrous. Ditching his helmet and armor was the greatest humiliation of his life. The bleakness of the wind and rain outside accentuated his desolation. Man Gu thought about the soldiers'' trust in him, about the blows from his repeated failures. He looked down at the broken sword in his hand, wishing he could end his life there and then! Death would absolve him of everything, regardless of failures, or Jin State, none of it would matter anymore! Suddenly, a spider caught his attention. The spider looked peculiar, something Man Gu had never seen before. The spider was spinning its web. The wind and rain from outside the cave blew in, breaking the web several times. Each time the web was broken, the spider would start over, showing no signs of despondence. Watching the spider fail over and over again, and yet continuously try, Man Gu saw himself in the spider! You will succeed! Man Gu stared at the spider, hope gradually welling up in his eyes. If the spider was so persistent, as a human, wasn''t his will even stronger than that of the spider? Finally, after countless failures, the spider had successfully spun its web. Man Gu jumped up, his fighting spirit reignited. If the spider could succeed, so could he! A fierce fire was set ablaze in Man Gu''s heart, ready to rally his forces and counter-attack Liang Kingdom! Huh? sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Man Gu inadvertently glanced at the spider, intending to thank it for its encouragement. However, to his surprise, a mantis suddenly appeared and killed the spider. Man Gu''s first instinct was to crush the mantis out of anger, but then he realized that the spider''s situation was very similar to his own. After success, it let down its guard, forgetting the hidden dangers. A thought dawned upon him: Yes, determination is indeed important, but strategy is also imperative. Striking when the enemy is off guard, brings the element of surprise! In the end, Man Gu deceived Liang Kingdom with minor victories and launched a surprise attack with his hidden forces. In one fell swoop, he crushed the main forces of Liang Kingdom''s army and achieved a complete victory. Man Gu passed the trial. At the headquarters of the Eternity Sect, the serene water reflected everyone''s performance during the first trial. The deputy sect leader observed their performance and provided evaluations. So, any good prospects? The space distorted, and the sect master appeared. This first trial you created wasn''t easy to pass. In the face of continuous failure, one not only has to understand persistence from the spider but also the principle of taking advantage of unpreparedness from the mantis. The deputy sect leader shook his head: It''s essential. The Righteous Path is suppressing us, the evil sects continue to fail, and some people within our sect are already thinking of backing down. Our experiences are very similar to Jin State, and I want to use this trial to select dedicated followers with firm determination, cultivate talents, and fight against the Righteous Path! To fight against the Righteous Path, we can''t rely solely on determination, we also need tactics. If one does not learn how to spar with the spider and mantis, how can they achieve victory? The sect master nodded: Correct, your words are very well put, and it is why I let you initiate this selection. The exemplary followers selected from this process will be cultivated as a priority. They will be our reserve force to counter the Righteous Path! The deputy sect leader pointed to one of the scenes and said: I have my eye on this Man Gu, his method of passing the trial aligned perfectly with my intention. This person has great future potential! The sect master glanced at Man Gu and found him pleasing to the eye. He said: Let''s continue watching the others'' performances. The sect master and deputy sect leader stood together, after a while the sect master suddenly asked: Do you think there is a possibility that there could be other ways to pass the trial? The deputy sect leader quickly dismissed the idea, speaking emphatically: Absolutely not! The first trial was a fragment I cut out from history. Liang Kingdom and Jin State were just a corner of the chaotic world a hundred thousand years ago. At that time, there were not as many cultivators as now, Liang Kingdom and Jin State had even fewer cultivators. On this basis, I elaborated and ensured the maximum authenticity. For the Eternity Sect to extricate this segment from history, a large amount of resources was devoted, a sight that made the deputy sect leader ache. The general of Jin State in history realized enlightenment in the cave, and defeated the army of the Liang Kingdom! This was a miracle in the first place, I don''t believe there are other ways! The sect master nodded. He thought the same way, only raised the question earlier because he found the silence awkward and wanted to find something to chat about. Then, they saw how Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang passed the trial. Chapter 70 – 69 Wrong Way to Clear the Level 1 Chapter 70: Chapter 69 Wrong Way to Clear the Level 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The Jin State''s army had suffered too many failures, causing even someone like Meng Jingzhou to fall into despair, feeling it impossible to achieve victory. Can I really win? Meng Jingzhou sat in a cave and questioned his heart, finding the answer bitter and hard to voice. Hmm, a spider? Meng Jingzhou noticed a spider spinning a web. The spider''s continuous attempts despite numerous failures left a deep impression on him. If a spider keeps battling after each defeat, can''t I do better than a spider? Meng Jingzhou felt greatly inspired, gathering his morale to fight the Liang Kingdom once again! Liang''s army is stronger, but the gap is not insurmountable. How can I give up after just a few setbacks? If I do, what will become of Jin State behind me? I believe we can win this time, as long as we strategize correctly! Meng Jingzhou clenched his fists tightly, his heart already filled with a plan. After a few failures, he had familiarized himself with the tactics of the general of the Liang Kingdom. Believing that the Liang general''s confidence had grown due to his victories, he planned to pretend to be beaten, make a hasty retreat and lure the Liang''s army into a canyon, then surround them. This time, he would definitely catch them off guard and meet the expectations of the people of Jin State! Thank you for your guidance. Meng Jingzhou thanked the spider with a fist salute. Without the inspiration from the spider, he would have been utterly crushed, eliminating all hope of victory. There were many insects in the cave. To show his gratitude, Meng Jingzhou caught an insect and put it next to the spider. However, the spider seemed to not understand Meng Jingzhou''s intentions and mistook him for an enemy, biting him. A venomous spider Meng Jingzhou felt dizzy and passed out. After an unknown period of time, maybe a few minutes or a dozen minutes but not too long, Meng Jingzhou awoke feeling stronger than ever. What''s happening to me? Meng Jingzhou felt a transformation occurring within his body. His eyesight, hearing, and senses were all improving, and his body was more flexible than ever before, as if he were reborn. The ring and pinky fingers on his right hand moved unconsciously, and a white thread shot out from his wrist. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What the hell is this? The white thread stuck to the wall; Meng Jingzhou tugged at it and realized it was extremely tough. Is this like a spider''s silk? Meng Jingzhou put his hands on the wall and was surprised to find that his hands could stick to it, making it easy to scale walls. I remember I was bitten by the spider Wait, where is the spider? By the time Meng Jingzhou had located the spider, it had been killed by a mantis. Meng Jingzhou stepped on the mantis, avenging the spider''s death. He inherited the spider''s will, reorganized the army, and prepared for another battle with the army of the Liang Kingdom. On the night before the decisive battle, wearing a suit for night activities and relying on his newly acquired strength, he carried out a solo beheading mission, killing the general of the Liang Kingdom. The Liang general was dumbfounded. As fellow generals, shouldn''t they have faced off on the battlefield for a final battle? Why did Meng Jingzhou directly aim for the ultimate goalkilling the general? The Liang general had cultivator bodyguards, but they weren''t as nimble as Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou successfully killed the Liang general. The Liang general was a tactical genius rarely seen in military circles. After his death, the Liang army found themselves without a leader. Meng Jingzhou led the Jin army to crush the Liang''s forces. Meng Jingzhou passed the test. At the Eternity Sect''s headquarters, the Master and Deputy Master looked at Meng Jingzhou''s method of passing the test and were silent for a long time. The second method of passing the test had indeed emerged. The Master rubbed his eyebrows: What''s the deal with this spider? How can a bite grant someone the powers of a spider? Could it be that if I bit a spider, the spider would mutate? The Deputy Master was stunned too. He pondered for a while, as if thinking about something. He then took out a book from his storage ring and pointed to a section of text, saying, Found it. According to ancient records, there was a special kind of spider in the Central Continent. It had the same strength as an average spider and never bit humans. However, anyone who was bitten by it would mutate. This type of spider became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The Deputy Master logically analyzed: The war between the Jin State and Liang Kingdom took place a hundred thousand years ago. We perfectly recreated the scenario at that time. So theoretically, it''s possible for this unique spider to appear in the cave. The Master nodded, It seems this Meng Jingzhou not only has persistence and an active mind, but also good luck. Luck is something elusive, probably only the legendary ''Technique of Observation'' can actually evaluate how much luck a person has. But it can be somewhat reflected from other aspects. For instance, Meng Jingzhou, among so many people going through this test, was the only one bitten by the spider and mutated, which shows that his fortune is extraordinary. Those with exceptional luck have a smooth cultivation path and can achieve great success in the future. Let''s see if there is a third way to pass the test. Lu Yang observed the spider that was tirelessly building and failing its web, falling into deep thought. Spiders can catch prey with their webs, so why did the plan to catch a rabbit fail? Isn''t it the same strategy to stay in one place and wait for the prey? What''s the difference? Is it because insects are brainless and just blunder into the web, while rabbits are clever and avoid trees? If insects are brainless, that means spiders are too. So is the spider''s incessant attempts after countless failures a manifestation of willpower or just a fool''s persistence? Even a rabbit knows not to run into a tree, so why do some people not turn back until they hit a wall? Lu Yang let his thoughts wander, contemplating deeply over these questions. After experiencing failure, he wasn''t discouraged. He was merely sheltering in the cave from the rain while pondering strategies to defeat the enemy. Now, upon observing the spider building its web, he thinks about seemingly profound questions that, in actuality, hold no real importance. Suddenly, a mantis appeared, launching a surprise attack on the unsuspecting spider. Despite the spider putting up a strong resistance using its web, the agile and fierce mantis killed it after a few rounds. Witnessing this process, Lu Yang thoughtfully stood up and recalled the mantis''s movements. He mimicked the mantis''s adept use of its two flexible forelimbs and its nimble leaps in executing the movements. Imagine myself as a mantis Lu Yang muttered to himself, feeling as though he had naturally inherited a similar skillset. Lu Yang, like a human-shaped mantis, was a mixture of firmness and flexibility, brave and swift. Any opponent would fall under his fists. The historically recorded general of the Jin State''s cultivation level was at the mid-stage of Qi Refinement, a stage which Lu Yang had also inherited. Upon reaching a certain level, he transformed himself directly into a giant mantis. A swift attack from his forelimbs was powerful enough to tear down the cave. Lu Yang sighed in awe, So this is the legendary Mantis Fist of the martial arts world? Its power is tremendous, but it''s too complex for ordinary people to learn. Lu Yang simplified the Mantis Fist, making it simple and easy to learn. He widely promoted it in his army, significantly enhancing the Jin army''s combat power and making them superior to the Liang''s forces. They didn''t need a strategic plan and went all the way head-on. Lu Yang passed the test. '' Who would pass the test like this! The Deputy Master yelled in anger. Chapter 74 – 73: Righteous Path Undercover 1 Chapter 74: Chapter 73: Righteous Path Undercover 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Eh? We''re back again? Lu Yang opened his eyes to find himself back in the mysterious white space. There were many familiar faces around him: Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Chi Xulong, Shen Jinyi and so on. Only ten people from Yanjiang Rudder had successfully passed the first two trials, and Lu Yang knew only half of them C he hadn''t had enough time to trick the remaining half into revealing their personal information. Memories of the previous levels gradually returned: the Mantis Fist in the first level, and pushing the potato cart in the second It seems the trials of the Eternity Sect aren''t so difficult, Lu Yang felt that his approach was pretty standard C anyone with a brain could do it. I had the same thought, Meng Jingzhou agreed, The first trial just required being bitten by a spider, the second involved punching a fat man. Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou in slight surprise. Hmm? How come our method of passing the trials isn''t the same? Meng Jingzhou confidently shrugged, That''s obvious, isn''t it? My method must be the standard one. You probably passed by dumb luck. Lu Yang scoffed at Meng Jingzhou''s confidence: Ridiculous. The first trial saw me master the Mantis Fist, reflecting my Martial Dao proficiency; what did your first trial reflect? That you''re lucky? Do you think the Eternity Sect recruits based on luck? It''s clear that my method was the standard one! I advise you to face reality. Man Gu listened from the side as the two stubbornly argued. He silently recalled his methods. In the first trial, he had learned perseverance from the spider, strategy from the mantis, and in the second trial, empathy and thorough consideration from the task. In that case, my method seems rather common. It looks like Brother Lu and Brother Meng''s methods are the correct ones. It''s just hard to tell who is the most correct, Man Gu mumbled to himself, smiling as he felt he had learned something new. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou argued for a long time, but weren''t able to reach a consensus. Eventually, it was the onlooker Man Gu, who had the clearest mind and was able to end their argument. Could it be possible that both of your methods are correct? he suggested, The way of the Demon Path allows you to do as you wish. There may not be a right answer. Or perhaps, any method that allows you to pass is considered the correct answer. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at Man Gu in surprise, thinking that what he said made a lot of sense. I never knew the trials of the demonic sect were so broad. Lu Yang remarked in admiration, and Meng Jingzhou nodded in agreement. Anyway, why are we back here after only passing two trials? What about the third trial? The trio finally recalled the matter at hand. The figure of the deputy Master appeared in the sky once again, holding a ball the size of a palm. There was a slit in the middle of the ball. With a step into the air, the mysterious white space suddenly transformed. Centered on him, buildings surged out like a tidal wave. City walls, palaces, courtyards, lofts, towering mountains, rivers that spanned the whole city, busy pedestrians, hawkers, cultivators moving mountains and seas it was like a bustling cultivator city. The deputy master then divided everyone by their sect, scattering them across the city. The ten members of Yanjiang Rudder were seated in a small building with a view of the outside. A voice devoid of emotion sounded in everyone''s ears: Congratulations on passing the first two trials. Now, the third trial will begin. This is a simulated city, and soon I will release your true nature. Your true nature will make you believe this world is real and drive you to commit acts you genuinely wish to. The more destructive you are, the higher our evaluation of you will be. The time limit is one day and one night. The deputy Master then raised the ball in his hand, opening a slit to reveal a black pupil. It wasn''t a ball, but an enormous eyeball! The giant eye opened, and a bizarre purple light enveloped the whole city. The deputy Master''s consciousness returned to their headquarters, still holding the giant eye. Indeed, only an Immortal Treasure could have forged this Immortal Eye. Nothing is more complex than the human heart. Only an Immortal Treasure can release one''s true nature and tease out the darkest side of a person. The deputy Master returned the Immortal Eye to the Master, somewhat reluctant because it''s rare to have the chance to use an Immortal Treasure. Theoretically, he doesn''t have the authority to use the Immortal Eye. This time, in order to start the third trial, the Master temporarily lent it to him. The Master said, This third trial is crucial. It will determine whether any cultivators from the Righteous Path can infiltrate the Demon Path. The Immortal Eye can release people''s true nature. Righteous Path cultivators are normally kind-hearted and will not cause too much destruction. Under the cover of the Immortal Eye''s light, those Righteous Path cultivators can''t even bring themselves to commit acts like murder and arson! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, when incompatible actions occur, Righteous Path cultivators will take action to stop it. In this way, we can screen out those Righteous Path cultivators who might have mixed in! The first prerequisite for becoming a member of the Eternity Sect is that you cannot be a Righteous Path infiltrator. The deputy Master laughed, Furthermore, this Immortal Eye can determine the level of destructiveness based on the cultivators'' cultivation level. With this Immortal Eye, the two of us just need to wait for the result. Squish- A pedestrian''s heart was pierced by a sword. Onlookers screamed and fled. The rogue cultivator from the Demon Path stood behind, laughing wildly. As he laughed, he swung his weapon at others, killing mercilessly, and leaving corpses everywhere. Refreshing, refreshing! The rogue Demon Path cultivator had never killed so joyfully before. In high spirits, he was releasing his true nature: Today, with your corpses, I shall establish my foundation in the Eternity Sect! He intended to seize this opportunity to kill to his heart''s content! Stop! A spear suddenly intervened, parrying the rogue cultivator''s sword. The rogue Demon Path cultivator saw who it was and paused, Who do we have here, isn''t this Fang Hao? Always putting on a cold front, I thought you were a thoroughgoing evildoer of the Demon Path. Turns out you''re from the Righteous Path. Fang Hao was doing his best to keep his emotions in check, reminding himself that this was a critical moment. He must not reveal his Righteous Path identity, or all his previous efforts would be in vain. But under the cover of the Immortal Eye''s purple light, any disguise was futile. He couldn''t bear to see the Demon Path cultivator''s wanton killing. He wanted to do everything he could to prevent it! He couldn''t resist this overwhelming urge that welled up in his heart! Fang Hao engaged the Demon Path cultivator, their sword and spear clashed resulting in an evenly matched fight. Sure enough, there''s a Righteous Path infiltrator! The deputy Master said angrily. If it weren''t for this third trial, this Fang Hao would have already joined the Eternity Sect! The Master''s eyes were icy, Without me having to say, you should know what to do. The deputy Master nodded, I will order the Huangyue Helm Master to kill him. Kill him? Hell no, inform the Huangyue Helm Master ASAP, our location has been exposed. Run! Huh? The deputy Master was dumbfounded. The Master explained with some frustration, What do you mean ''Huh''? If Fang Hao could infiltrate our trials, then the Righteous Path must already know the location of Huangyue Helm. Shouldn''t we let them pack up and run? What about this Fang Hao? We can''t kill him. The Righteous Path must have Fang Hao''s Soul Lamp. If Fang Hao is killed, the Righteous Path will know that the undercover operation has failed and will storm our headquarters. How would Huangyue Helm then have time to escape? Oh. Chapter 76 – 75: Run for your life!_1 Chapter 76: Chapter 75: Run for your life!_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 In the headquarters of the Eternity Sect, a bronze ancient tripod was filled with rolling white mist and the consciousness of all the solitary cultivators of the Demon Path resided in the tripod. An Immortal Eye opened, projecting a screen of light that displayed a ranking list. The Master and Deputy Master were attentively observing the excellent performance of the cultivators who held the top ranks. Take this person hailing from Kunlun City, for example. He recites the death mantra before killing, which gives it a heightened sense of ceremony. I''ve heard that he was a temple monk who advocated the slaughter of living beings for attaining Nirvana, secretly killing many unnoticed. The abbot had intended to execute him once he came to know about it. Seeing his actions exposed, this man smashed a Buddha statue and escaped early. He has joined our Eternity Sect to see if the Immortal Eternities would back his claim. The young fellow from Qiihe County is also quite innovative, using relatives against each other. He can manipulate children to kill their fathers and grandchildren to slay their grandfathers, and then turn their bodies into puppets after death. Oh, here''s an interesting one who shattered a load-bearing wall, causing a building collapse and killing many. The two leaders enthusiastically evaluated the cultivators who were ranked high. Those who managed to rank in the top tiers were all of a ruthless disposition and had a high probability of being promoted to the upper ranks in the future. What about the three lads who performed exceptionally in the first two trials? They took a while to find Lu Yang and the others on the screen and noticed they were discussing whether to visit a brothel. The Deputy Master was quite dissatisfied with their rankings: They''re ranked so low. Could they be spies from the Righteous Path and won''t do any evil? The Master shook his head wisely, We shouldn''t think that way. I see that this guy, Lu Yang, is quite a thoughtful person. He must have a plan to make a big splash. Remember, one doesn''t need to rush to be evil. Long-term planning is the optimal choice. Seeing that Lu Yang made no move, they shifted the screen back to the top to check what the first ranker had done. The first rank holder is a poison user. He poisoned a well, killing an entire street of people in one go. He also poisoned cows, driving them mad, and making them rampage in the streets, killing many. Very good, poison should indeed be used this way. What is this strange method? He bought an entire block of shops and then fired all the staff. This one below is similar. After buying the shops, he makes the staff work overtime but does not pay them. Does this count as evil? The Deputy Master felt as if he was falling behind the times. Suddenly, an extremely domineering Divine Soul descended from the heavens, breaking the various Array Methods laid by the sect, and went straight for the bronze ancient tripod, which was reeking of chaotic breath. The bronze ancient tripod seemed unable to bear such a violent shock, and a tiny crack appeared on the surface. Not good, my tripod! The Master cried out. The bronze ancient tripod, known as the Mountain and River Tripod, could accommodate all things and was his Life-bound Magical Treasure refined over half his lifetime, being only a step away from becoming an Immortal Treasure. A Divine Soul has descended! A great power of the Righteous Path has discovered this place! said the Master incredulously. What exactly had happened? How was it that they had been discovered by a great power of the Righteous Path in the blink of an eye? This aura Is it Yun Zhi of the Seek Dao Sect? The Master recognized the familiar aura and the terrible events associated with it sent shivers down his spine. The Deputy Master had a fierce expression. He pulled out his weapon, prepared to execute Yun Zhi: Yun Zhi? She''s merely a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. At best, we are getting one person. If we all gang up on her, surely we can take her down? Yun Zhi rarely acted in the Central Continent, so her reputation wasn''t prominent. The name recognition of the Sect Leader, the eight Elders, and even Dai Bufan from the Seek Dao Sect far exceeded hers. However, just because she wasn''t famous didn''t mean she was weak. Anyone who had seen her in action felt that their understanding of cultivation had been overturned! As it so happened, the Master had seen Yun Zhi in action: picking stars and grabbing the moon, reversing Yin and Yang, and casually suppressing strong enemies. It truly made him feel like his three-thousand-year cultivation journey had been a waste. The Master kicked the Deputy Master away. Was this the time to fight to the death? You haven''t seen her in action. You have no idea how terrifying she is. Listen to me and run immediately. Even the Immortal Eternities can''t save you if you don''t escape now! He had been able to become the Master of the Eternity Sect not solely due to the most devout belief he held in Immortal Eternities or because he held the highest Cultivation Level, but more importantly, due to being sufficiently cautious. He knew when to fight to the death, when to run for his life, and when to admit death. Fighting Yun Zhi head-on wasn''t called fighting to the death, it was courting death! The Master cast a series of ancient and profound imprints on the Mountain and River Tripod to prevent Yun Zhi from breaking out of it. The Deputy Master had never seen the Master in such a frantic state before, which made him realize the seriousness of the situation. He sent a message to all the higher-ups, issuing an order of life and death: escape immediately to the alternate headquarters. In anticipation of sneak attacks from the Righteous Path, the Eternity Sect had prepared a detailed plan and escape routes, even carrying out numerous drills. The higher-ups were quite familiar with this process. In the blink of an eye, the higher-ups of the Eternity Sect had disappeared without a trace. The Master employed the Three-headed Six-Armed Great Divine Power, with two hands casting imprints to reinforce the seal on the Mountain and River Tripod, and the other four helping the consciousness of everyone else return to their original places within the tripod. The cracks on the Mountain and River Tripod became more numerous. The sealing process was not fast enough to keep up with the rate at which the cracks appeared. Seeing that everyone had successfully escaped, the Master let out a sigh of relief, severed his connection with the Mountain and River Tripod, and coughed up a mouthful of Essence Blood, the result of backlash from his Life-bound Magical Treasure. His aura plummeted rapidly and his complexion turned deathly pale. Caring for nothing else, the Master turned and ran! Boom The Mountain and River Tripod exploded, shaking the entire headquarters. Yun Zhi stepped out from the wreckage of the Mountain and River Tripod, her expression emotionless, appearing as a majestic, unsullied ancient War Goddess. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She bent down and detected the Essence Blood left by the Master with her fingertips. After performing a brief divination, a chilling light flashed through her eyes. In that direction. A burning white light condensed in her hands, emanating an intense radiance, akin to an divine light of judgment meant to eradicate all evil. The divine light thunderbolt shot towards the Master with a whoosh. The Master didn''t expect to be found by Yun Zhi even like this. He tried to dodge but it was too late, resulting in an eruption of blood from his shoulder. Golden Cicada shedding skin! The Master had no shortage of life-saving techniques either. By the time Yun Zhi caught up, she only found the Master''s remnant body. The Master stumbled back to the alternate headquarters, stuffing elixirs into his mouth as if they were free, urgently trying to save his own life. Cutting off his connection with the Mountain and River Tripod and casting the Golden Cicada Shedding Skin secret technique had taken a huge toll on him. It would now take hundreds of years of peaceful cultivation to recover fully. All these could still be managed, but the most critical issue was the Mountain and River Tripod! That was a treasure tripod refined by the collective power of the entire sect, with the consumed ingredients equating to ten years of tax revenue from the Great Xia Dynasty! Such a precious treasure had now fallen into the hands of the Seek Dao Sect! How are you feeling? asked the Deputy Master, filled with concern. He had just witnessed Yun Zhi in action and was filled with lingering fear. Had he been in the Master''s place, he would have been perished long ago. Only the Master, with his immense capabilities, was left standing. I won''t die. said the Master, also feeling lingering fear. Fortunately, we had a contingency plan and prepared a hiding place in advance. We severed all forms of causality, ensuring Yun Zhi couldn''t find us. Otherwise, the Four Great Devil Sects would have had to change their name to the Three Great Demon Sects. Now that the Mountain and River Tripod has been shattered, let''s consider the third test over. Let''s see who''s at the top of the list now. The Immortal Eye projected a light screen that displayed a name above all else. Ranked first, Lu Yang. Huh? Chapter 77 – 76 Evaluations Chapter 77: Chapter 76 Evaluations lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Who exactly borrowed my power? Yun Zhi was puzzled. The Eternity Sect had fled in disarray, leaving no one behind, only leaving behind the Mountain and River Tripod, which could be sold to a First Class Sect. Now he couldn''t find out who had borrowed his power. There was a type of magic skill called God Descent Technique in magic arts that could borrow power with the other party''s consent. However, this technique was on the verge of being lost and was very difficult to learn. Yun Zhi hadn''t seen this kind of magic skill in a long time. And who could borrow his power without his consent? Yun Zhi felt that the person who borrowed his power seemed not to have any ill intentions, so he instinctively did not stop his power from leaking. Yun Zhi probably could guess who it was. But where did he learn the God Descent Technique from? Yun Zhi didn''t recall teaching Lu Yang a similar magic skill. The first place, Lu Yang. Huh? The first place has changed? The vice-Master was bewildered; they had been busy escaping and hadn''t noticed what Lu Yang did. The Mountain and River Tripod was broken and couldn''t replay the event. But the Immortal Eye is never wrong. These three people are the most destructive! The Master said confidently. He couldn''t figure out what Lu Yang had done. The previous first-place contestant had killed hundreds of people in a short period of time and posed a threat to thousands more, whose lives were hanging by a thread. It was truly unbelievable that Lu Yang could surpass this person and rank first. But there was no need to guess. The Immortal Eye was a treasure of the Immortals, higher grade than the Mountain and River Tripod, and would absolutely not make a mistake. Indeed, Lu Yang had summoned Yun Zhi, destroyed the Mountain and River Tripod and the headquarters of the Eternity Sect. The destruction he caused to the Eternity Sect could be ranked in the top three in history. In terms of the damage done to the Master, he could be ranked first. The Master said proudly, forgetting about his pain, Look, I told you before, this Lu Yang is very wise. Although he may be behind in the rankings for a while, if you take your eyes off him for a moment, he can stir up a big commotion. Here you go, he has come first. Don''t underestimate Meng Jingzhou and your favorite, Man Gu, just because they are average. If they had enough time, they would certainly mix up to the second or third. The vice-Master conceded defeat. The Master was truly the Master. Not only was he cautious in his actions, but he also had a keen eye. No wonder he was just the vice-Master, and the others were genuine. What is your evaluation of Lu Yang? After thinking for a moment, the Master said, In the first test, Lu Yang demonstrated his martial talents by choosing unconventional tactics with his sword, it''s very rare in the world to enter the Dao through martial arts. In the second test, he meticulously observed and figured out the pattern, purchasing all the potatoes, preventing subsequent candidates from being tested, showing his huge destructive nature. This trait was even more prominent in the third test, it wouldn''t be an overstatement to say he was a natural-born seed of demon. The vice-Master was amazed. He had known the master for so long, but had never heard anyone receive such high praise. What about Meng Jingzhou? Meng Jingzhou got his power from being bitten by a spider in the first test, which shows his luck, hence in this Great Era, he''s like a Dao seed created by destiny. In the second test, he meticulously researched the examination questions, thought about the problems from multiple perspectives, seemingly arrogant and domineering, but in fact, each step was a win, the plan was well executed, and ultimately he broke through the psychological defense of the examiner, successfully passing the examination. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unfortunately, in the third test, he did not show his strengths before it ended, falling slightly behind Lu Yang. He''s like a reincarnation of Dao and demon. The evaluation as the reincarnation of Dao and demon is also extremely rare. Among the younger generation, there are few who can get such evaluation from the Master. It seems that this Meng Jingzhou has a limitless future. What about Man Gu? In the first test, he showed comprehension, persistency, and strategy. In the second test, he thought through the problem very thoroughly, but in the third test, he didn''t have much initiative. In previous tests, he was among the outstanding performers. Unfortunately, with peerless talents like them, I can only give him an evaluation of a demon in his heart. According to past experience, with the demon in the heart, as long as they don''t fall, they can become high-ranking officials of the Eternity Sect. Should we transfer them to the headquarters for careful cultivation? the vice-Master asked. The Master shook his head and shared his experience, There''s no need to rush. They should start from the grassroots first, they need at least two years of grassroots experience. Trust me, grassroots experience is very helpful for their future growth. That''s how I made my way up. And I have another plan. Lu Yang, with his unconventional thoughts and destructive power, could, when he matures, possibly infiltrate into a Righteous Path Sect, such as the Seek Dao Sect. The vice-Master chuckled, thinking the Master was overestimating them. While they could infiltrate other sects, it was too difficult to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect. Even the thoughts of the Seek Dao Sect disciples were hard to follow, much less to infiltrate and blend in. They wouldn''t last long before being exposed. Infiltrating the Seek Dao Sect? Easier said than done. I''m going to heal myself. After the Master finished speaking, he went to the secret room to recover. The vice-Master had no intention of plotting and usurping power from the start. Today was an example. Of course, if he killed the Master, he could climb a step higher, but what about afterward? When the Righteous Path came attacking, could he make the right judgment? If he made a wrong judgment, he would definitely die under the technique of the Righteous Path. By then, regretting usurping the Master''s position would be too late. Yanjiang Rudder. A total of ten people passed the test, and three of them received the evaluation of a natural-born seed of demon, the reincarnation of Dao and demon, and a demon in the heart?! The Rudder Master was overjoyed upon receiving the message sent by the Master, his eyebrows raised in delight. This was better than his best predictions! The chance for promotion was within sight! The scattered Demon Path cultivators who didn''t pass the first and second tests were thrown into different areas by the eleven Managers during their unconscious period. When they woke up, they would forget the location of Yanjiang Rudder, and regard their previous experience as a dream. The most secure method would be to kill them, thus ensuring that the location of Yanjiang Rudder would absolutely not be exposed. However, the Eternity Sect did not do this in view of the overall situation. These scattered Demon Path cultivators caused havoc, which could attract the attention of the Righteous Path. Amid various confusing information, the Righteous Path couldn''t discern which was caused by the scattered Demon Path cultivators and which was done by the demonic sect, which could confuse their judgment. Lu Yang and the other two slowly woke up. They had experienced too much just now, and their minds were a bit muddled. The last scene they saw before they passed out was the Eldest Senior Sister descending from the sky?! Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat, the Eldest Senior Sister didn''t see him transforming into her, did she? If she saw it, she would definitely flay him alive. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu also remembered what had happened, Lu Yang''s Imitation Fist had summoned the real Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang warned the two with his eyes not to leak out the news, the two quickly nodded in understanding. The Rudder Master suppressed his joy and said in as calm a voice as possible, From today onwards, you ten are members of my Eternity Sect. Normally, we should hold the initiation ceremony first, but the three rounds of tests today have drained everyone''s energy, myself included. It would be disrespectful to the Immortal Eternity to hold the ceremony in this state. Come back here tomorrow for the official initiation ceremony. Lu Yang could tell that when mentioning Immortal Eternity, the tone of the Rudder Master, as well as the expressions of the eleven Managers, all changed slightly. This indicated that their belief in Immortal Eternity was not a pretense, but a firm belief in the existence of Immortal Eternity. No wonder it is called a ''sect''. Lu Yang thought. The Rudder Master continued, However, it wouldn''t be appropriate not to celebrate the joining of new members today. So, let''s go out and have a meal. I heard that a new barbecue shop called ''Once More'' has opened in the province. It tastes good and has received favorable reviews. Let''s gather there in a moment. It''s my treat. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: ManGu: So, no rest, huh? Chapter 78 - 77 – Shops owner, come out! 1 Chapter 78: Chapter 77 C Shop''s owner, come out! 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 , So tired, I really don''t want to work. The three of them yawned in unison, their eyes struggling to stay open. What a rotten idea the Rudder Master had to come eat here. They were on their way back to the barbecue restaurant, having managed to infiltrate the enemy''s ranks after a day of witty contest, and now all they want is to eat a big meal and have a good sleep. The Eternity Sect managed to focus everyone''s thoughts on the Mountain and River Tripod, a process that resulted in great exhaustion. Thank goodness I had the ghoul prepare the skewers before we left so we can start business right away once we get back, Man Gu said with some relief. Upon arriving at the entrance of the barbecue shop, Lu Yang recognized a familiar face. Guard Captain Wei? What are you doing here? Anything important? Guard Captain Wei had been knocking at the restaurant door for quite some time, no one answered, he thought no one was there. In fact, the restaurant was indeed empty, save for the two hardworking ghouls who were too scared to open the door when they heard Guard Captain Wei knocking. Just as Guard Captain Wei was about to give up, Lu Yang showed up. Guard Captain Wei was overjoyed: Mr. Little Lu, you''re finally back. Lu Yang nodded, and came up with a quick excuse: We saw that the weather was good this morning, so we all agreed that it''s a perfect day for an outing. We just came back from a little wander. So, are you open for business today? Lu Yang thought for a while, figuring that Rudder Master and his gang of about twenty people were on their way, so they could be counted as open for business- Yes. Guard Captain Wei said in as gentle a tone as possible: Mr. Little Lu, here''s the thing, your barbecue restaurant is quite famous around here. I often bring some of my brothers here, don'' 11? I know you love running the barbecue shop and have no interest in expanding or being publicized. Lu Yang nodded. Guard Captain Wei lamented, My brothers seemed to overshare about how good your food was after eating, and now, everyone else is drooling over your food. They said they''ll come over to eat after today''s shift ends, and the brothers who are on the night shift at the yamen asked for some food to be brought back to them. Lu Yang looked at Guard Captain Wei''s expression and thought, surely it wasn''t just your brothers spreading the word, you did it too, didn''t you? So? Well, there are quite a few constables in Yanjiang County, nearly enough to fill all the tables. The head constable is coming too, so I was wondering if we could book the entire restaurant tonight, just for us. Lu Yang finally understood and pretended to be hesitant: But I have a few friends coming over tonight, I''m afraid Guard Captain Wei hastened to assure him: No problem, no problem. A few more people won''t matter, it''ll be livelier with more people. Guard Captain Wei had already assured his colleagues beforehand that they''d certainly have a meal here; it would be embarrassing if it turned out to be untrue. Lu Yang agreed: Alright, let us prepare, and we''ll open in an hour. Having received a definite response, Guard Captain Wei happily left. When it was almost the time agreed by the Rudder Master, various groups of people gathered at the entrance of the barbecue shop from all directions, including the Rudder Master, eleven managers, and seven new members. Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi even brought several jars of wine. I was worried that the wine in this small restaurant wouldn''t be strong enough, so I brought a few jars of thirty-year-old spirit wine. Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi said. The spirit wine was very strong, even those at the Foundation Establishment Stage would not be able to dissolve it. The other five new members also had intentions of bringing wine to show respect, but being at the Qi Refinement stage, they couldn''t offer anything of value. The Rudder Master had changed his mask to one that revealed the lower half of his face, in order to eat. Lu Yang and the other two came out of the barbecue shop, inviting everyone inside: Please come in, everything is ready. We originally had the whole place booked tonight. It took much begging and pleading before the people who reserved it agreed to leave us a table. The Rudder Master nodded, initially he was worried that Lu Yang and the others would be unruly and disobey orders, and thought about teaching them a lesson. Now it seems these three were cooperative enough to reserve seats in advance. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ''No more standing, let''s go in. The Rudder Master beckoned the others. The barbecue restaurant was empty. The Rudder Master naturally sat at the largest table in the middle, befitting his status. Lu Yang cautiously reminded him, Master, this table has been reserved. Before the Rudder Master could say anything, Chi Xulong interjected, Let them move aside. How dare they try to compete with us for seats? Seeing that the Rudder Master did not object, Lu Yang said no more. Everyone sat down and Man Gu handed out the menu, What would you like to eat? Shen Jinyi handed the menu to the Rudder Master, Master, please. The Rudder Masterwaved his hand, Order whatever you like. Since you are hosting, naturally you should order. No need, order as you please. Everyone at the table went in circles refusing to order, and in the end, the menu returned to Man Gu. He snorted, finding these people to be quite bothersome even when ordering skewers. Man Gu didn''t have the habit of refusing. After making his selections, he took the menu to the backyard and had two ghouls start grilling. Soon, Man Gu returned with plates of tantalizingly fragrant skewers. Everyone could tell they were delicious just by the smell. Come, come, the skewers are here. Pour the drinks! the Rudder Master exclaimed, signaling everyone to pour drinks. Meng Jingzhou laughed, There''s no need for alcohol. I prefer tea and don''t like drinks. The Rudder Master chuckled, Little Meng, when you''re in our world, you need to drink. You''ll get used to it after a few rounds. Meng Jingzhou continued to refuse. The Rudder Master didn''t want to lose face. He frowned slightly, and Chi Xulong seized the opportunity to chastise, What''s the matter with you? The Rudder Master offers you a drink and you refuse, not giving him face? Meng Jingzhou smirked, What does having a drink have to do with saving face? If the Rudder Master insists on me drinking, isn''t he not giving me face? Chi Xulong was about to retort when he was interrupted by the Rudder Master. Knowing Meng Jingzhou''s vast potential, the Rudder Master didn''t want any quarrels. Only the Rudder Master knew the Master''s evaluation of Lu Yang and the others. Even they didn''t know. ''There aren''t many formalities for a welcome meal. Let me introduce myself first. My surname is Chu, and you can call me Master Chu. Once the Rudder Master finished, everyone made their introductions. While it was said to be an introduction, it was merely the announcing of their own names, revealing nothing more. Trust is rare among demonic sects, they try to conceal as much about themselves as possible. Like no quarrel had happened, everyone enjoyed their meal. These skewers are surprisingly good. After having several skewers, Chi Xulong was pleasantly surprised. They were the best skewers he''d ever eaten. He was tempted and quietly asked the Rudder Master, Should we coerce the restaurant owner into revealing the recipe? Even if we sell these skewers for Spirit Stones, they would still be popular. We can make a fortune! The Rudder Master was also tempted. He''d done plenty of killing for profit and extortion before and didn''t mind one more. Lu Yang asked, What if the owner doesn''t agree to give the recipe? An icy glint flashed in Chi Xulong''s eyes, and he smirked, Then he has to choose between his life and the recipe! He slammed the table, ready to make trouble, and shouted, Where is the owner! Come out! We have food here but the owner hasn''t shown up, don''t you know the rules! Then, Guard Captain Wei''s voice followed from outside the door, Hahaha, where''s the owner, I''ve brought my brothers here. A group of constables swarmed in, including the head constable at the Golden Core Stage, circling the Rudder Master''s table. Chapter 79 – 78: Righteous and Evil are One Familyi Chapter 79: Chapter 78: Righteous and Evil are One Familyi lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The constables dispersed and took their seats. Guard Captain Wei wasn''t exaggerating when he said a lot of people would be coining; the tables were almost full. Rudder Master sat in the middle, surrounded by constables. The atmosphere was very congenial; it was as if the righteous and the demonic were one and the same family. Chi Xulong was so scared that he immediately lowered his head. Despite the reputation he had built outside for being arrogant, he always disguised himself or avoided revealing his face when he was up to mischief. Whenever he encountered people from the government office, he would stay as far away as possible. Now that he couldn''t hide, he could only choose to put his head in the sand. Guard Captain Wei, I''m here. Lu Yang got up and greeted Guard Captain Wei with a smile. Chi Xulong''s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Lu Yang, so it was you who is the boss all along! You guys have already started eating. Guard Captain Wei looked a bit embarrassed. No problem, what are you guys having? Guard Captain Wei waved his hand, With so many people here, let''s not be picky. Bring out anything you have. Alright. Lu Yang agreed, figuring that this was what Guard Captain Wei had in mind. The constables at Rudder Master''s table could smell the delicious food, and they instinctively swallowed. It was dinner time and they were already hungry. The smell of the food made them even hungrier. Fortunately, Lu Yang was prepared. Even before Guard Captain Wei and the others arrived, he had the Ghoul turn up the heat and start grilling some of the food. As soon as the people arrived, he served the food straight away. Soon, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu bought up plate after plate of grilled skewers, to fill up Guard Captain Wei and the others'' stomachs. Guard Captain Wei didn''t say anything, but he was grateful to Lu Yang in his heart. Otherwise, waiting for so long while smelling the tantalizing aroma would surely invite complaints from his colleagues. Let me introduce, our Chief Constable, Fang Qingyun! Fang Qingyun politely shook hands with Lu Yang. Being a cultivator in the Golden Core stage, he could tell that Lu Yang was a cultivator. Not only could he tell that Lu Yang was a cultivator, but Fang Qingyun also noticed that everyone at Rudder Master''s table were cultivators too. He didn''t say anything, since many cultivators run businesses. As long as one does not violate the law, what does it have to do with him? There is no law against running a barbecue restaurant. Even if his table was occupied, as a Chief Constable, he could not abuse his power. If word gets out, it wouldn''t look good. After Lu Yang sat down laughing, Chi Xulong whisperingly cursed and accused him to the Rudder master, You despicable jerk, why didn''t you say the constables were coming?! Lu Yang responded with a sense of wronged: I just wanted you guys to establish a good relationship with the constables. You should seize this opportunity. Lu Yang pointed to the framed banner on the wall: See that? This is the banner that Guard Captain Wei gave to me. He casually fabricated a story: Before I joined the organization, I staged a good position and built up relations with the government office. This way, no matter what I do, the government office will never suspect me. And on top of that, I can even steal some information whenever they come here for a drink. Rudder Master Chu nodded. Lu Yang''s explanation was well reasoned and aligned with the Master''s evaluation of him. The Master said that these three guys might appear to mess around, but they actually have deeper intentions. Their actions should not simply be taken at face value. Just by proactively establishing a relationship with the government, one displays a boldness and imagination that surpasses most people in the sect! Come on, drink. After eating a few skewers to fill their stomachs, Guard Captain Wei and the others started drinking. With more and more skewers going down, the constables started to liven up, drinking round after round in high spirits; it was very lively. In stark contrast to the lively surroundings, Rudder Master''s table in the center was extremely cautious, as if they were afraid their cover would be blown if someone drank too much. By the end, they even switched from wine to tea. Seeing that Rudder Master''s table wasn''t lively, Guard Captain Wei felt guilty, perhaps it was due to his arrival. He decided to pick up his wine cup and head over. Come on, come on, don''t mind us. Once we''re off duty we''re just common folk. We come to a barbecue shop just like everyone else C to eat, drink and be merry! Come on, let''s drink a round! Guard Captain Wei said to Chi Xulong. Chi Xulong carefully raised his tea cup. Seeing this, Guard Captain Wei looked displeased. He scowled and said: What''s this about drinking tea? Aren''t you showing a lack of respect? Bring the wine! Chi Xulong had no choice, but to swallow his pride and down the thirty-year- old Spirit Wine he had brought himself, in a single gulp. Seeing Guard Captain Wei drink round for round, the other constables, clearly well liquored up, followed suit, thoroughly enjoying their drinks with the Rudder Master at his table. No one looked to drink with Lu Yang and his crew. The boss couldn''t possibly take more alcohol. The strength of the thirty-year-old Spirit Wine was more than one could process at the Foundation Establishment Stage; Chi Xulong and his team were all quite tipsy. Seeing that everyone was well drunk, the Rudder Master excused himself and left. With the big boss gone, under the influence of alcohol, people started to loosen up. Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi, arm in arm, were determined to unite and make a name for themselves in the Eternity Sect. The biggest weakness with you, Chi Xulong, is that you''re too impulsive and outspoken. You should rein yourself in a bit! Shen Jinyi advised Chi Xulong. Chi Xulong was displeased. He was naturally free-spirited and didn''t like to be criticized, Oh, please! So, I''m outspoken and impulsive. You''d prefer I shrink back like a frightened turtle? Too afraid to make a move and just hide behind an army of students to do my bidding? You''re skulking around like some scared woman! Shen Jinyi erupted in anger, Chi Xulong, don''t take my kindness for granted! I''m trying to look out for you, don''t you dare turn on me! Chi Xulong was even more furious, Who are you calling a dog! With that, he landed a punch on Shen Jinyi''s face. Shen Jinyi was someone who wouldn''t take it lying down; if he swallowed his pride now, the impulsive Chi Xulong would inevitably push him further. Shen Jinyi picked up his wine cup and threw it at Chi Xulong. Despite being drunk, Chi Xulong''s reaction was still sharp, he dodged and the wine ended up on Bai Zifang''s face, who was enjoying the spectacle. Bai Zifang was not someone easy to get along with either, he retorted in kind, splashing wine all over Shen Jinyi and even smashing a plate on his face. The three of them tumbled around in a brawl. The others tried to intervene, but ended up getting caught in the crossfire, making them seethe with anger. We''re trying to prevent you guys from making fools of yourselves, if you don''t appreciate it at least don''t hit back! Blowhard! The Spirit Wine was so strong, and everyone was a bit off their heads. They didn''t care if it was a crowd of constables around, everyone started throwing punches. Crash Someone had knocked over the table, and everything ended up on the table next to them. The constables had never seen such audacious cultivators starting a brawl in public. Even they were right there. If they had been absent, who knows what could have ensued. Public brawling among cultivators was an extremely serious offenceit could easily result in harm to the onlooking crowds. Harsh punishment was necessary! Seeing the chaos, the chief constable, Fang Qingyun, released his imposing aura, immediately subduing the unruly members of the demonic sect. Take them away, let them sober up in the jail! he commanded. At this, the demonic sect members snapped out of their haze. Realizing what had happened, they broke out in a cold sweat. So many people had come this time that the two Ghouls were so busy managing, they even started creating illusions. Seeing this, Man Gu kicked into action. Meanwhile, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were bustling back and forth between the backyard and the hall, serving grilled skewers at an astonishing rate. Lu Yang pulled back the door curtain and apologized, I''m sorry everyone, we''re all out of grilled what''s going on here? Lu Yang saw that the usually arrogant sect members were being uncharacteristically quiet, with the constables coldly eying them. Guard Captain Wei murmured: Apologies, Mr. Little Lu. Your friends were fighting in public. Chief constable dislikes cultivators behaving this way. The disruption was too noticeable, people around were starting to take notice. Punishment is unavoidable. Lu Yang, In fairness, Lu Yang''s attempt to mix the sect members and the constables at one table was, admittedly, an attempt to stir things up, but he''d definitely not expected them to be audacious enough to start a fight in front of constables. Meng Jingzhou scoffed, I told you, didn''t I? We shouldn''t have been drinking. Nothing good ever comes out of it. On the day of the welcome party, Chi Xulong and the others were detained for ten days for public brawling. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this, Master Chu was in a daze for quite some time. Chapter 80 – 79: Immortal Eternity_1 Chapter 80: Chapter 79: Immortal Eternity_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Fortunately, Chi Xulong and his group were seasoned veterans, they wouldn''t leak any information about the demonic sect while imprisoned, else Master Chu would have to consider keeping them silent permanently. Master Chu sent a message for Lu Yang and the two others to come to Yanjiang Rudder for the official initiation ceremony. As for those fools, they would have a good ten days in the dungeon to cool their heads. Master Chu, lounging lazily on his jade throne, looked up at the trio and complimented, Your barbecue restaurant is a great idea, keep it up. It''s a channel for us to establish contact with the officers. Master Chu dismissed the attendants, who were all beginner members of the sect. They hadn''t been tested, they weren''t qualified to know the inner secrets of the sect. Let''s go, I''ll show you the Immortal Eternity. Master Chu led the three to another floating stone. The buildings on the floating stone were clearly from another time, they had collapsed under the ravages of Suiyue. The place felt weighted with history. Even someone as educated as Meng Jingzhou couldn''t determine the age of these buildings. These were certainly not buildings from the hundred thousand years of Great Xia! Meng Jingzhou was quietly shocked. These buildings must have at least a hundred thousand years of history! Could it be from the Great Yu dynasty? According to history, the last emperor of the Great Yu dynasty was infamous for his debauchery, which led to the fragmentation of the dynasty and chaos throughout the lands. The ancestors of the Meng family and Emperor Xia rose to power and dominated the Central Continent. The Seek Dao Sect was established 120,000 years ago, during the time of the Great Yu dynasty. Yet, the dynasty was at its peak and no one could challenge its status. At the end of the buildings stood a roughly four meters tall statue. It was exactly like the one seen in Qin Yuanhao''s house, with blurred facial features and a robe that made it impossible to distinguish its gender. This was Immortal Eternity. Master Chu held up three lit incense sticks, bowing to the Immortal Eternity, then turned to the trio and said, Meditate for an hour to clear your minds. The scent of these incense sticks was not ordinary, and the fluttery heart slowly calmed down as they smelled it. Clearing the mind represented a fundamental skill for the three. Seeing them settle quickly, Master Chu nodded in approval. Even with the help of the Treasure Incense, this was a quick speed of calming down. Most cultivators from the Demon Path are restless and do not cultivate their minds. These three were indeed rare. It seems they had received some kind of opportunity somewhere. If he knew about this opportunity in the past, Master Chu would spare no effort to make it his. But these three were different, they were the focus of the Master''s attention, and he didn''t dare to do anything. An hour later, the three woke up and followed Master Chu''s instructions to pay homage to Immortal Eternity. After the complex rituals, they officially became followers of the Eternity Sect. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Chu said with his hands behind his back, Before joining our sect, you probably only knew of us as Eternity Sect, worshipping the Immortal Eternity and the promise of extended life. But you likely know very little about Immortal Eternity. The three nodded. They basically knew nothing about the Immortal Eternity, this was the only Immortal they''ve ever heard of. Master Chu spoke reverently, The existence of Immortal Eternity is taboo. He has lived as long as heaven and earth have existed, witnessing all the ups and downs of the world. Even if his physical body is destroyed and his immortal soul corrupts, so long as someone still remembers him, he can resurrect on the spot, eternal and undying! Lu Yang and the others were taken aback, unsure of how much of what Master Chu said was true and how much was a lie. As long as someone remembers the existence of Immortal Eternity, he is undying and indestructible. Such a thing has never been heard of even in myth! Such a miraculous existence. It''s not inappropriate to call it an Immortal . Master Chu continued, He achieved immortality in ancient times, knowing secrets from all ages. The power he controls is beyond what we ordinary mortals can challenge. With the arrival of the Great Era, the ancient creatures buried deep within the wilderness are slowly crawling out from their coffins. To survive in this era, we must resurrect Immortal Eternity to protect us! Lu Yang hesitated a moment before asking, How do we resurrect Immortal Eternity? He became immortal through war and killing. He loves slaughter. We must stir up a bloody catastrophe in this world, pleasing Immortal Eternity with the death of millions of humans. That''s the first step. The next steps are not for your kind to know. Millions of humans dying?! Meng Jingzhou was shocked. How many deaths would that amount to? Corpses strewn across the field would be an understatement! A lot? Not at all. Master Chu shook his head. Most people would react similarly upon hearing that number. But think about it calmly, the Central Continent is vast and the number seems large, but if you average it out, it''s only one death per few thousand people. Do you know how many people die each year from the hardships of life? From suicide caused by unbearable pressures? From illness? From malpractice by quacks? How many unclaimed bodies does the Great Xia dynasty find each year? Master Chu sneered, Do you know? Of course, you don''t. Because the Great Xia dynasty dares not reveal the true data! If we don''t resurrect Immortal Eternity, who will protect the vast Central Continent? When the old monsters start to awaken, there will be far more deaths. Is the Great Era really that terrifying? Lu Yang''s heart was chilled. Without a word, Master Chu motioned for the three to follow him. Master Chu circled around the statue of Immortal Eternity, traversed through a field of ruins, saying as he walked, These remains have come down from ancient times and deteriorated over time. Ten thousand years ago, our founding patriarch accidentally discovered this place and learned of the existence of Immortal Eternity. Immortal Eternity''s existence is too ancient, the world has forgotten the Immortal who once protected it. Our founding patriarch brought Immortal Eternity back into the world! The patriarch made a copy of the ruins to keep at each stronghold. This place is one of them and has a history of ten thousand years. Meng Jingzhou thought, so this is a copy of ancient ruins. No wonder he couldn''t tell. Very few things from ancient times have been preserved to this day. Master Chu stopped in front of a stone wall, Here. This depicts an ancient ritual scene. The first thing that caught their eye was the figure of Immortal Eternity, with open arms, on the stone wall. Within the arms of Immortal Eternity held countless orbs of different sizes. Some orbs were surrounded by ring-like objects, the purpose of which was uncertain. There were small human figures kneeling on each orb, offering gifts to Immortal Eternity. What are these orbs, and why are people standing on them? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were confused and baffled. Lu Yang''s pupils shrank slightly at the sight of the mural. These orbs look a lot like the planets from his previous life. The rings around the planets are made of asteroid dust. Master Chu slowly explained, These are called planets. In ancient times there was no Central Continent. Every race lived on planets. At the end of ancient times, an unknown entity refined all the planets into today''s Central Continent! Upon hearing this, all three were shocked! Chapter 81 – 80: Stars and Continent i Chapter 81: Chapter 80: Stars and Continent i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Master Chu''s words startled all three of them, especially Lu Yang, who thought of many other things. When they first entered the Seek Dao Sect, they were given a general map of the Sect, which was marked with an area of one hundred thousand miles in diameter. The concept of such a vast area was equivalent to ten earth planets mashed together it was so gigantic! Keeping in mind the descriptions of the Refining the Void and Unification Stages from the ancient texts, only such colossal areas could possibly accommodate the grandeur of their magical prowess. There were many forbidden areas in their Sect. These places were mostly used by strong cultivators for magical duels. Those with insufficient cultivation levels would perish if they so much as grazed the boundaries of those areas. When they first joined, the Eldest Senior Sister had mentioned, The Sect is too vast to detail in just a few words. You can gradually explore it over time. It wasn''t because she was too lazy to explain, but the Seek Dao Sect was indeed massive and required gradual exploration. Thinking about this, the Seek Dao Sect could possibly be the result of merging several planets! The area occupied by the Seek Dao Sect was but a small corner of the Central Continent, and it was hard to imagine just how enormous the Central Continent truly was! Master Chu continued, In ancient times, there were thousands, if not millions, of life-bearing stars, even more. The exact number is impossible to ascertain now. In ancient times, cultivators who reached the Divinity Transformation Stage no longer needed magic artifacts. They could fly from one star to another. The entire universe was littered with damaged stars, the result of cultivators fighting each other! The prosperity of the ancient times was truly awe-inspiring. So many legends and powerful cultivators were borne during that time. The measure of a cultivator''s power was the number of planets one blast could destroy, and their influence was judged by how many life-bearing planets were under their rule. During the height of the ancient world''s prosperity, a formidable entity emerged. He refined all the stars in the sky into a whole continent. Whether the planets had life or not, none could escape his grasp. The Central Continent is teeming with life as it was formed by life-bearing stars it is the best place for cultivation! The vast ocean east of the Central Continent was once a water-covered star. The Golden Buddha Kingdom to the west of the Central Continent was once an uninhabitable desolate star. The same goes for the Southern Demon Realm and the areas in the extreme north. Master Chu''s words shook the understanding of the world, as perceived by Lu Yang and the other two. They could not have imagined that the land beneath their feet was a refined star! This was beyond their imagination! Who had refined the stars? Lu Yang asked. Master Chu shook his head. It wasn''t that Lu Yang''s status wasn''t enough, but that he truly did not know. The true form is impossible to verify, but it can be affirmed that that entity was definitely an Immortal! This power, utterly transcending the mortal world, was something not achievable by those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Why that entity chose to refine stars into continents and what method he used remains a mystery. Master Chu continued, One thing for sure is that the method used by that being was extremely brutal, devoid of mercy. Who knows how many people living on the stars survived his tampering? Even ordinary cultivators would find it hard to survive. Whoever survived either had high cultivation levels or, more likely, good luck! At that time, the rising geniuses and great powers resisted, but they were all turned into blood mists by that entity and sent into reincarnation. Fortunately, at the time, the Immortal Eternity took action and saved the majority of the human race, preventing them from extinction. The prosperous Great Era perished and collapsed, and for a long time, no geniuses emerged. The location of that being is unknown, but he definitely didn''t die. With the arrival of the next Great Era, who knows if that being will show up. If he goes on a killing spree then, who could stop him? Only the Immortal Eternity! So, for the sake of everyone and ourselves, we must resurrect the Immortal Eternity! Only a small number of people would die in the resurrection of the Immortal Eternity. However, if we don''t resurrect the Immortal Eternity, perhaps the whole human race will be obliterated! It''s a shame that those from the Righteous Path, who believe they hold moral high ground, don''t realize that we of the Eternity Sect are also dedicating ourselves for the human race! Master Chu''s words were firm and definite, and determination shone in his eyes. From a moral standpoint, they were killing to save lives, while personally, they had justifiable reasons for the killings, assuaging their guilt. The reason why the Eternity Sect only recruited those from the Demon Path was that this kind of explanation aligned best with their mentality. Lu Yang felt a chill in his heart. Just listening to Master Chu''s speech, he felt as though he could go mad blindly worshiping Immortal Eternity, praying for the world''s salvation. Not everything Master Chu said necessarily represented the truth or at least not the whole truth. Lu Yang didn''t believe that the Seek Dao Sect knew nothing about the events of the ancient past, and he didn''t believe that the Eldest Senior Sister was entirely unprepared for this. Meng Jingzhou asked, If that''s the case, why not cooperate with the Righteous Path? Wouldn''t it be easier to achieve success if everyone worked together? Master Chu sneered, Who can guarantee that the being who refined the stars was not hiding among those in the Righteous Path? The founder of our Sect, after thorough investigation, believed that the one who refined the stars is somewhere in the Righteous Path, either in the Five Great Immortal Sects or in the Great Xia Dynasty. Isn''t the reason why the Righteous Path promotes order to encourage more people to cultivate and make the Central Continent more prosperous? But what comes after prosperity? Don''t forget the painful experiences at the end of the ancient times. Maybe that being likes to harvest life, and when life is flourishing again, he will take action! What Master Chu said represented the mainstream thought in the Eternity Sect. Master Chu added, The stars above us seem to hang on the horizon, but if your cultivation reaches a certain level and you fly into the universe to see, you would find that most of them are merely remnants of the ancient times. There might be some real existing stars that have slipped through the net, but certainly not many. Master Chu said all this to inspire their sincere belief in the Immortal Eternity. Looking at their amazed faces, it seemed like he had no reason to worry. Alright, I understand that this information may come as quite a shock to you. Take some time to process it. Also, the three of you showed good performance in the three trials. The Sect is in need of efficient people now, and most are currently resting in their cells. As you all are at the Foundation Establishment Stage, you qualify for the role of Managers. After some thought, I decided to promote you to the manager positions. Master Chu handed over three tokens to them, symbolizing their roles as Eternity Sect Managers. In reality, Master Chu had intended for Lu Yang and the others to become Managers all along. The whole chain of events prior to this was only meant for those who had reached the position of Managers to know. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Chu suggested, On another note, feel free to visit your fellow disciples when you have the time. I heard that the food in the prison isn''t that great, so perhaps bringing them some would help establish bonds. People on the Demon Path do protect their interests, but they are also known to make clear distinctions between gratitude and grudges. Those below were constantly plotting against each other, making his role as a Rudder Master difficult. However, what Master Chu really worried about was not that his subordinates would play tricks on Lu Yang and the others. He was worried about his subordinates being killed by them. Lu Yang responded with a beaming smile, We''re all Sect brothers. We''ll definitely unite and work together towards resurrecting the Immortal Eternity. You can rest assured, Master Chu. For some reason, Master Chu felt even more uneasy after hearing this. Chapter 82 – 81: Stone Hidden Weapon_1 Chapter 82: Chapter 81: Stone Hidden Weapon_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 ''Master Chu, you didn''t pay the bill after dinner last time. Do you plan on paying now or later? Man Gu asked before leaving. Lu Yang quickly stopped Man Gu, Hold your tongue! We are on the Demon Path, it''s only natural for us to dine and dash. Do you think Master Chu is the type of person to pay for his meal like some kind of saint? Meng Jingzhou also chimed in, Exactly. Master Chu only said he would treat us to dinner, not that he would pay. How can you not tell the difference? Master Chu: He had to admit that when it came to ribbing others, these three were unmatched. Suppressing the urge to murder them, he threw a gold ingot at Man Gu, Keep the change and get lost! A confused look fell upon Man Gu''s face. He was simply asking for money, but there was something off about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s tone. It seemed like they were speaking up for him, but also on Master Chu''s side. By the time the trio left, it was deep into the night. Lu Yang gazed at the magnificent starry sky above and pondered. Who would ''ve expected all the stars in the sky to be fake? I certainly didn''t see this coming. Meng Jingzhou rubbed his head, I don''t see why it''s so surprising. Since I was a child, my grandpa would always tell me that if I wanted something, he would get it for me. Even the stars in the sky. When I was seven or eight, I pointed to one star and said, ''I want that one.'' My grandpa went off into space, and when he returned, he handed me a speck of light the size of a fingernail, saying it was a star. Coincidentally, there was one star less in the sky. I told my grandpa that stars should be really big, even bigger than our house, not so small. But he just smiled mysteriously and told me that stars are really this small. What happened then? Lu Yang asked with curious interest. What happened next? Well, people from the Ministry of Punishments came. They were high-ranking officers who accused my grandpa of stealing natural resources. They asked him to return the star, and he did. Then a star reappeared in the vacant spot in the night sky. I remember something was off back then, but I couldn''t figure out what. I forgot about it over time, and it wasn''t until today that I realized what I held in my hand back then really was a star. It''s truly befitting of the Meng family. Your experiences from childhood are undoubtedly different from ours. Lu Yang shook his head, thinking about what he was doing when he was a child. He remembered. When he was a child, he was reminiscing about crossing into another world and studying ancient poetry like High up on a hundred-foot tower, one can pluck the stars in the sky. But one dares not speak loudly for fear of frightening the people in the sky. When he was a kid, he could only pluck stars from poetry, while Meng Jingzhou could really pluck stars. That was the difference. Recently, Lu Yang had even considered writing a novel to make some money, something like The Wandering Earth. But if he based it on this world, it wouldn''t be a planet engine pushing the Earth, but a Great Power cultivator doing the pushing. The trio stopped pondering over stars and continents. These things were too far beyond their reach. With their cultivation level, they couldn''t even move a large rock, let alone the stars. Let s rest early. Tomorrow, we will visit our imprisoned sect brothers. Yawning, all three knew that they could substitute sleep with meditation once they reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. The effect was the same, but they preferred sleeping. Meditation? They would worry about that when they reached the Golden Core Stage. Early in the morning, Lu Yang sought out Guard Captain Wei. After explaining his intention, Captain Wei happily issued a pass for Lu Yang to visit the jail. As soon as he entered the jail, Lu Yang felt as if his spiritual essence was imprisoned. He couldn''t mobilize any of it, and his body became sluggish. Is this the Forbidden Spirit Array that Wei mentioned? Lu Yang was amazed. He didn''t expect the Forbidden Spirit Array to be as formidable as Wei had described. When Captain Wei gave Lu Yang the pass, he had mentioned to be aware of the jail''s Forbidden Spirit Array, which was specifically designed against cultivators. Inside this array, a cultivator''s cultivation level would be restricted and they would not be able to use any magic skill. This was to prevent cultivators from breaking out or escaping prison. The Forbidden Spirit Array in the jail was of a high caliber. Even Golden Core Stage cultivators would be restricted, no exceptions. Lu Yang timed his visit perfectly with the shift change of the jail guards. The day shift jail guard was yawning so hard that tears came out of his eyes. He was in a daze, looking as if he had just woken up. The night shift jail guard was about to go off duty, and was in a good mood. He joked, Old Zhou, aren''t you usually the most energetic? Why are you so drowsy today? Did you do something naughty last night that made you lose sleep? Old Zhou yawned greatly, I don''t know what''s going on lately, but I''ve been unable to wake up. My wife is the same. When I came to work, I even washed my face, but I''m still tired. The night shift jail guard laughed, You must''ve done something last night and lost sleep. Look at me, I''m not tired at all. Old Zhou snorted, You''re a cultivator, not like us ordinary folks. The night shift guard shrugged, unimpressed, I''m only at the Qi Refinement first level. It''s uncertain whether I will ever be able to reach the second level in this lifetime. What kind of cultivator does that make me? According to the jail rules, the day shift jail guards were ordinary people, while the night shift guards were cultivators at Qi Refinement first level. The cultivators at Qi Refinement first level could ensure that they weren''t drowsy or negligent during their shift. Cultivators disliked being suppressed by the Forbidden Spirit Array and treated like ordinary people, but the jail couldn''t be guarded by just a first level Qi Refinement jail guard. Hence, expert cultivators were arranged to guard outside the jail. After the shift change, Lu Yang took his pass to Old Zhou. Old Zhou took a look at Lu Yang, did a body search, and let him in when he found nothing more than a lunch box. Chi Xulong was a well-known figure among the scattered cultivators of the Demon Path. He believed he could achieve great things and establish his own territory after joining the demonic sect. Now, being trapped in jail couldn''t dampen his aspirations. Since he was in jail, he would become the top dog! The first obstacle in his way was his inability to intimidate others. He was locked in a cage that even Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators couldn''t break, and without a weapon in hand. The person locked in the cell next to him kept either insulting or mocking him, much to Chi Xulong''s annoyance. At this time, his cellmate Shen Jinyi came up with a solution. He put pebbles in his mouth and spat them out, making the pebbles fly out like bullets with a terrifying force. You could imagine what would happen if they hit someone. As an assassin, Shen Jinyi was good at using various objects as hidden weapons. We re partners in adversity. We need to cooperate sincerely and overcome this together! Shen Jinyi said nobly, Onceyou learn this skill, you''ll be invincible in this prison, and we can rule it together! Chi Xulong was greatly inspired and began training to launch pebbles as hidden weapons from his mouth day and night. Unfortunately, Chi Xulong was not talented enough. Despite his brute force, he couldn''t get a grasp of the skill. You have to do it like this. Hold your breath in your mouth and spit out the pebble quickly! Shen Jinyi was demonstrating and patiently teaching Chi Xulong. I know, isn''t it just spitting it out like this? Chi Xulong said impatiently. No, no, you''re only puckering your mouth a little. Do it like this, Like this? Standing outside the cell, Lu Yang observed Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi as they puckered their mouths at each other. He wondered whether he should remind them that their actions might be misunderstood by others. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But first, he decided to record this with the Recording Orb. Chapter 83 – 82: Reporting the Facts_i Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Reporting the Facts_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Long time no see, I came to bring you food, said Lu Yang, in an amiable manner, a trait perfected by working in a barbecue shop. After over a month of practice, Lu Yang''s fake smile had reached a level of realism that even Meng Jingzhou applauded him for his genuine seeming cheerfulness. Chi Xulong, with an annoyed expression, heard Lu Yang''s voice and abruptly turned his head. His eyes revealed a fierce look. Would I be in such a rut if it weren''t for you bringing the constable over for a meal? Wiry are you here? Chi Xulong asked gruffly. This brat had tricked him into thinking he was an examiner the moment they met. He had even set him up during their meal a few days ago. He was nothing but a cunning troublemaker! Adding to this, his faux amiable appearance further underscored his ulterior motives. Compared to a ruthless murderer like himself, Chi Xulong thought that Lu Yang was even worse! Lu Yan didn''t have any desire to mock Chi Xulong in jail. They all have to help each other out in the future. There''s no need to spoil their relationship, this was also the intention of the Rudder Master. However, Lu Yan misheard Chi Xulong''s question as an inquiry about his promotion to the Manager position: What? How did you know that I was promoted to Manager? But don''t get too excited. As long as you perform well, you can become a Manager too. Unexpectedly, Chi Xulong seemed to be fairly knowledgeable even in jail. Lu Yang then proudly displayed his Waist Card engraved prominently with the title Manager, infuriating Chi Xulong to the point where he was ready to breathe fire.The Gods must be blind! Lu Yang then comforted him, Don''t be upset, the Master asked me to pass on a message to you. Chi Xulong calmed down upon hearing that it was a message from Master Chu. He assumed that the Master regarded him highly and especially sent a message for him,What did the old man say? He said that you''d better get along well with me. Taken aback by this, Chi Xulong was livid. The Master seemed to be favouring this kid, Over my dead body will I ever get along with you! Seeing that Chi Xulong actually defied the Master''s order, Lu Yang sighed, left some food and walked out. The other convicts smelled the delicious food, causing them to drool. The prison didn''t serve food this good. To the other convicts, Lu Yang was very kind. He encouraged them to reflect on their deeds while in prison and contribute to the Central Continent''s progress after their release. His words were filled with concern. Obviously, they were not sentenced for a decade or more. After leaving the prison, Lu Yang truthfully reported the situation to Master Chu,I went to the prison with food for Chi Xulong. I mentioned that there must have been some misunderstanding and we all belong to the same group. In the future, we will inevitably work together. By maintaining good relations, it would be conducive to future work. I also emphasized that this was Master''s idea and mentioned that he could also become a Manager if he behaves well. But who would have expected Chi Xulong to get furious and curse? He said who would turn a blind eye to me being a Manager. He would rather die than develop a good relationship with me. I can''t remember the exact words, but the general meaning was like this. Master Chu''s gaze suddenly turned cold, Who did he say was blind?! Lu Yang quickly bowed, keeping his eyes fixed on Master Chu. He nervously replied, The person he insulted has a high status. This is very disrespectful, I dare not say it. Master Chu seemed to have already figured out the answer, Alright, that''s enough. I know, go back. Lu Yang sighed, thinking that Chi Xulong couldn''t keep his mouth shut. He blurted out anything that came to his mind,Please, Master, don''t hold what I said against me or think I got it wrong. Master Chu impatiently waved his hand. He had enough of this. After Lu Yang left, Master Chu knocked on his jade chair and coldly chuckled, A good one, Chi Xulong. How dare he say that I am blind! During the day, Meng Jingzhou wandered around as usual, Man Gu was exercising in the backyard, Ghoul was threading beads in the main hall, and Lu Yang was washing clothes. Lu Yang''s clothes were ordinary and couldn''t maintain cleanliness on their own. Damn, why can''t I learn the Cleaning Clothes Spell, Lu Yang grumbled, vigorously scrubbing his clothes, Once I have enough money, I must buy clothes that don''t require washing. He had previously asked Meng Jingzhou to teach him the Cleaning Clothes Spell. Although Meng Jingzhou was no expert, he had a book titled, Small Magic Skills for Daily Life, which his sister had sneaked into his bag when he left home. The book mentioned a spell called the Cleaning Clothes Spell. The Cleaning Clothes Spell, as its name implies, can make clothes clean, and is easy to learn. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were the first to master it. With a burst of refreshing Spiritual Energy from the skies, their dirty clothes turned as white as new in no time. Both of them were pleased as they often dirtied their clothes while working at the barbecue shop. With Meng Jingzhou''s stature, he had access to clothes specially made for him. Not needing to be cleaned, they were automatically kept clean. But the quality of these clothes was too high, revealing his heavy background, thus not conducive to his covert operation in the demonic sect. It was widely known that Lu Yang was gifted in magic. He too, picked up the spell, but his results were a bit unexpected. After casting the Cleaning Clothes Spell, with a twist in the air, a new set of clothes appeared out of nowhere. At that moment, Lu Yang remained silent for a while, wanting to curse but not knowing where to even begin. In terms of order this was the first spatial spell that Lu Yang had learned, and it was of great significance. In terms of innovation, it was a breakthrough in the Cleaning Clothes Spell- it was like creating a whole new spatial spell. In terms of logic, it defied logic. Looking at the clothes tagged with For So-and-so, Lu Yang understood that they probably belonged to a tailor''s shop crafted for a specific customer, who didn''t get the chance to collect them because they were summoned by his spatial spell. Wiry did the Cleaning Clothes Spell I cast summon a new set of clothes? What happens if I cast the Body Cleaning Spell? Lu Yang exclaimed angrily, thinking the gods were jealous of his magical talent and were deliberately restricting it. Of course, these clothes couldn''t be worn. They belonged to someone else and Lu Yang didn''t even know who they belonged to, let alone return them. Meng Jingzhou generously offered to cast the actual Cleaning Clothes Spell to wash Lu Yang''s clothes. Despite several trials, he failed. The Cleaning Clothes Spell could only clean clothes worn by the spell caster. Lu Yang obviously couldn''t take off his clothes to let Meng Jingzhou wear and clean them, only to hand them back afterwards. Perhaps, he just had to resign himself to the arduous task of laundering clothes normally. Finishing the washing, Lu Yang attempted to hang the clothes out of the window. Unexpectedly, the clothes pole slipped and was about to hit a passerby below. Watch out! Surprisingly, the passerby nimbly sidestepped to avoid the clothes pole. Lu Yang hastily descended the stairs only to discover that the passerby was Lan Ting from the Laurel Fairy Palace, who had previously aided him in Song Mountain. It had been over a month, what was she still doing around here? He was perplexed. Lan Ting lowered her head and silently stared at the fallen clothes pole. Her eyebrows knit in contemplation, as though pondering over something. Curiously, Lu Yang asked, What are you thinking about? Almost instantaneously Lan Ting responded, I was wondering why the clothes pole fell to the ground instead of going up into the sky. Could there be an invisible force pulling all things in the world downwards? Lu Yang was left speechless. Chapter 84 – 83 The Secret Mission of Lan Tingi Chapter 84: Chapter 83 The Secret Mission of Lan Tingi lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang teased from the sideline, This invisible force is everywhere, is it called gravity? Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lan Ting looked up and saw Lu Yang. Oh, it''s you, she said. Let''s talk inside, Lu Yang worried that Lan Ting would reveal their true identities. With Lan Ting''s extremely beautiful appearance, standing at the door was bound to draw attention, making it easy for prying ears to overhear their conversation. As soon as Lan Ting entered, she saw the ghoul diligently skewering meat and realized it was the ghost of the tiger demon left behind. Seeing Lu Yang and Lan Ting walk in, the two ghouls silently picked up their meat-filled bowl and skewering sticks, and continued skewering at the table in the corner. Observing their skillful actions, Lan Ting even thought that the ghouls had done this type of work when they were alive. Man Gu, who was in the backyard, heard the commotion and stopped his cultivation to come to the hall. Meng Jingzhou, who had ended a day of wandering, entered the door and exclaimed, Did you hear? Yanjiang County has its own festival called the Spring Festival, which is half a month away, featuring spring outings and enjoying nature, with a grand poetry and music event at night, making it incredibly lively. People from the nearby counties will all come over. The locals in Yanjiang County even get a three-day vacation. I also heard that every year, the brothels raise their prices for those days, making a fortune. Should we seize the opportunity and hold a big promotion, for example, to celebrate the two-month anniversary of our restaurant opening? Meng Jingzhou proved that he wasn''t just out playing, he was also gathering information, although this information wasn''t very useful to the three of them. Man Gu''s eyes lit up and he was about to talk, but then he saw Lu Yang''s emotionless gaze and shut his mouth silently. Meng Jingzhou noticed Lan Ting and was surprised, I remember you, are you Lan Ting from the Laurel Fairy Palace? They have been here for more than a month to open a barbecue restaurant, oh no, for infiltrating into the demonic sect, while Lan Ting is here for what? Indeed, that''s me, Lan Ting said softly. Lan Ting also found the three of them interesting. She had stayed in Yanjiang County for over a month and had heard about the famous barbecue restaurant, but she was naturally fond of tranquility and disliked noisy places, so she never came over. Today, as she happened to pass by, she realized that this barbecue restaurant was run by people she knew, and they were even disciples of the Immortal Sects. It seems that these three really made a big accomplishment in Yanjiang County. Could it be that besides eliminating monsters and demons, the mission of the Seek Dao Sect also includes running a business and making money? Considering the reputation of the Seek Dao Sect, it''s not impossible. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lan Ting heard her senior sisters saying that in the Seek Dao Sect''s contribution point exchange rewards, there was a Sect Leader''s One-Day Tour, an award that the other four Immortal Sects didn''t have. You''ve been in Yanjiang County for this long without leaving, are you on a mission? If you need any help, feel free to ask. We know some constables in Yanjiang County, and we even have connections in the jail, said Lu Yang warmly. Being from the Five Great Immortal Sects, they should help each other. Nowadays, Lu Yang and his team could cover the sky with just one hand in Yanjiang County. On the surface, they were enthusiastic citizens who helped Guard Captain Wei catch criminals, and constables often gathered here for meals. In secret, they were seeds of the Demon Path who were valued by the Rudder Master of Yanjiang Rudder. Their true identities were core disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Who could compete with them when it comes to their background? Lan Ting went silent. She was here on a secret mission and shouldn''t come into contact with outsiders. Otherwise, after helping Lu Yang defeat the tiger, she wouldn''t have just asked symbolically for two tiger skins and left. Now, more than a month had passed, and there was no progress. She was anxious. The three before her eyes were an opportunity, perhaps they could help her! Lan Ting was silent for a moment, took a couple of deep breaths to stabilize her breathing, and said seriously to the three of them, I am on a secret mission. Please do not divulge what I am going to tell you today, since it may jeopardize my safety! Please do not be too shocked after you hear it! Seeing Lan Ting being so serious, the three of them straightened their backs. I have to infiltrate the Eternity Sect as an undercover agent! Their eyes all blinked simultaneously, as if they had misheard. Lan Ting continued, This is reliable information obtained by our Laurel Fairy Palace through special channels, revealing that the Four Great Devil Sects all plan to recruit believers on a large scale. The Yaoyang Sect has finished recruiting while the other three are in the process. There is a sub-branch of the Eternity Sect in Yanjiang County, called Yanjiang Rudder. The Rudder Master is mysterious, whose identity isn''t clear, and even the surname is unknown to anyone. Among all the branches of the Eternity Sect, Yanjiang Rudder is one of the lower-ranking ones. The general cultivation level of its members is relatively low, making it suitable for a Foundation Establishment Stage disciple like me to infiltrate. If planned properly, there''s even a chance to mix into the upper ranks of Yanjiang Rudder. My senior sisters have very high cultivation levels and are too noticeable. Moreover, they are well-known in the outside world, which is not conducive to infiltration. After some discussion, this task fell onto me. The fame that Lan Ting mentioned about her senior sisters referred to their extraordinary beauty which had previously appeared in some banned books to satisfy some men''s fantasies. Lan Ting sighed, However, I have been in Yanjiang County for over a month and haven''t found the location of Yanjiang Rudder yet. I don''t even know if the testing period is over yet, I hope it''s not too late! Lan Ting looked at the trio with a hopeful look in her eyes, especially at the very reliable Lu Yang, hoping that they could provide some help. Silently, all three of them pulled out the waist card given by the Rudder Master. The word manager was particularly noticeable. Sorry, we''re already part of the Eternity Sect, they said. Lan Ting: !!!? Oh, don''t panic. What we mean is that we have successfully infiltrated the Eternity Sect, Lu Yang added. Lan Ting relaxed, thinking the three had defected, but it turned out to be just an infiltrationwait, that''s not right either. How did you manage to get into the Eternity Sect? Lu Yang felt a bit awkward. How should he explain this? They simply took part in a regular test and successfully passed. Meng Jingzhou proudly said, We performed exceptionally well in the sect disciples'' selection, so the Eternity Sect thought we were very suitable for the demonic sect, and chose us. Man Gu didn''t understand what Meng Jingzhou was proud of. Lu Yang, in a simple language, narrated how they had found Qin Yuanhao''s letter in the tiger demon''s lair, located Qin Yuanhao according to the letter, and then learned about the recruitment of disciples and the location of Yanjiang Rudder. Lan Ting was full of regrets. If she had just followed Lu Yang''s actions at the beginning, she wouldn''t have wasted more than a month. She didn''t even find the entrance to Yanjiang Rudder, while others had already made a way into the high ranks of Yanjiang Rudder. You should be able to recruit ordinary disciples like Qin Yuanhao, right? Can you recruit me? she asked. Lu Yang shook his head, Ordinary disciples cannot access Eternity Sect''s confidential information. You must go through the test organized by Eternity Sect''s headquarters. To be honest, I don''t think you can pass the test, and there''s a very high chance of exposing your identity. Lan Ting looked down in disappointment. However, Lu Yang continued, On the other hand, we can create a new identity for you, claiming that you are my distant relative or something and come here to seek shelter. On the surface, you work at the barbecue restaurant. When we are on a mission, you can help from the side, which can be considered as completing a part of the mission. Really? Lan Ting didn''t expect such good news. Man Gu hadn''t expected that the barbecue restaurant was finally getting a new staff member. Lu Yang nodded, Of course. As a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, you possess considerable combat power, which would be a great help to us. But you are too conspicuous, so you need to disguise yourself. By the way, do you know the Transformation Technique? If not, I can teach you. Chapter 85 – 84 Front Street Tofu Shop_1 Chapter 85: Chapter 84 Front Street Tofu Shop_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing Lu Yang perforin his Imitation Fist, only to appear like Man Gu, Lan Ting silently took out a yellow charm paper. She might as well draw a Transforming Talisman herself. True to form, the Immortal Sect, famous for its imagination and magic skills, used a martial technique to emulate a Transformation Technique. This showcased deep comprehension of magic skills, a feat only possible through profound understanding. It was evident that Lu Yang''s understanding of magic skills had reached a point where he saw beyond the realm of technique, delving directly into the source of it all. Among those of the same rank, Lan Ting believed no one matched Lu Yang''s proficiency in magic skills. Lu Yang then remembered Lan Ting had previously taken the tiger skin to make talismans, it seemed she had considerable attainments in the field of runes. Lan Ting pointed to her own eyes, My eyes are a bit unique. They are extremely sensitive to patterns, capable of discerning the core of inscriptions and the Array Eye of the Array Method. I have a natural knack for creating talismans and drawing arrays. However, my energy is limited. I mainly focus on making talismans. I only dabble in the Array Method. Though Lan Ting spoke modestly, in reality, this was an extraordinary gift. This talent was destined to allow her to go far in the fields of runes and array method, inspiring envy among many masters of runes and arrays. Soon, Lan Ting had drawn a Transformation Talisman. She pasted it on herself, and her stunning beauty instantly turned ordinary. It was quite magical. In this way, the barbecue shop welcomed a new employee. Two days after Lan Ting joined the barbecue shop, it was as busy as ever. With the addition of the new employee, the workload of the three of them was considerably lightened. Lu Yang noticed Man Gu seemed unhappy. As he served dishes to the customers, he used his Spiritual Sense to ask, What happened? You don''t seem to be very happy? Man Gu nodded, Brother Lu, have you noticed that the number of customers in our barbecue shop has decreased in the past few days? I''ve calculated the revenue of these past days, it''s indeed the case. Lu Yang was taken aback, he had not noticed this: Is it because of Lan Ting? Having a female employee should only improve business. No, it started to decrease before Lan Ting arrived. I haven''t figured out why it''s happening. I don''t know where we went wrong. Man Gu had been pondering this problem. Lu Yang did not mind, he preferred if the barbecue shop was less busy: Well you keep thinking about it, I''m off to deliver food. A month ago, at Meng Jingzhou''s suggestion, the barbecue shop added a home delivery service. During the day, a box is placed at the door. Anyone who wants to order takeout just writes what they want, the delivery time, and the address on a piece of paper, and throws it into the box. In the evening, the three of them take turns delivering. Today, it was Lu Yang''s turn. Lu Yang hadn''t been out at night for the past few days. This time, stepping out, he found that the number of pedestrians on the street had decreased from before. Perhaps this is why the customer flow of the barbecue shop declined, Lu Yang thought. Let me see where I''m delivering this time to the tofu shop on Front Street? Wen Xiangyu had heard some time ago that a very popular barbecue shop had opened in the vicinity. She really wanted to try whether it was as delicious as the rumours implied, but ever since her husband passed away, she inherited his tofu shop. As such, she seldom went out at night. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to boast, but she vaguely knew that with her fair skin and beautiful looks, she attracted many admirers. Going out alone was inherently dangerous. Lately, she heard that the barbecue shop provided a delivery service. She wrote down what she wanted on a piece of paper and dropped it into the box outside the barbecue shop. She had been very sleepy these past few days, today being even worse. She could hardly stay awake before the skewers arrived, so she went to bed early. The barbecue shop delivery person should be able to wake her up. Luk Zhi was a thief who had caused a lot of headaches for the constables lately. He would typically sneak into people''s houses at night, steal their possessions wlrile they were fast asleep, and quickly evacuate, leaving very few clues. When the constables questioned the neighbours for information, the answers they got were that everyone slept too deeply to notice anything outside. This time, he targeted the tofu shop on Front Street. The tofu shop owner was a renowned beautiful widow. The tofu she made was famous far and wide, making a fortune these past years and becoming the envy of the stores around her. With his agile body, Luk Zhi easily climbed onto the roof like a monkey and silently twisted open a second-floor window. She should be asleep. Luk Zhi was quite confident. He had obtained a yellow charm by chance that tasks everyone within fifty meters into a sound sleep. This method never failed him. Luk Zhi crept with bated breath and saw the beautiful woman lying on the bed. A triumphant smile crossed his face. Then he turned to rummage through the cupboard looking for valuables. Based on his experience, women tended to keep their belongings over here. Nothing? Luk Zhi frowned, glancing back at the tofu shop''s owner. If it wasn''t here, it should be under the bed. He cautiously crouched down, peered under the bed, and his heart skipped a beat. There was a face under the bed! A ghost! Zheng Shouhe was a rapist who had been causing headaches for the constables recently. He often hid under the beds of single women well in advance, and when the women were sleeping, he would crawl out and violate them. However, there were times when he would encounter women having affairs, in which case he could only stay hidden under the bed and wait. This time, he targeted the tofu shop on Front Street. The tofu shop''s owner was a well-known beautiful widow who had enchanted many. Zheng Shouhe, like before, hid under the bed early on, waiting for nightfall to have his way with the owner of the tofu shop. So sleepy. Zheng Shouhe had never been as sleepy as he was today. Usually, the longer he waited, the more energetic he felt, but today, for some reason, he felt sleepy. His eyelids were drooping, and he tried to open his eyes several times but couldn''t resist the sleepiness. Soon, he fell asleep. A scream woke him up. It seemed someone was shouting ''ghost'' or something. Zheng Shouhe eyes snapped open. He saw Luk Zhi under the bed, staring at him in horror. Instantly, he acted. One hand shot out and covered Luk Zhi''s mouth, while the other hand reached behind his waist, pulled out a dagger, and pushed it against Luk Zhi''s neck. Zheng Shouhe then saw Wen Xiangyu curled up on the bed, quivering with fear. Obviously, Luk Zhi''s scream had awakened Wen Xiangyu too. You too! What an unlucky day! Zheng Shouhe growled while fetching a rope to tie Luk Zhi up. Deciding to have his way with Wen Xiangyu first, he planned to kill them both afterwards. At that moment, a knock came from downstairs. Is anyone there? I have your food delivery. Zheng Shouhe clicked his tongue irritably. He had terrible luck today. He secured Luk Zhi and made Wen Xiangyu come downstairs with him. Zheng Shouhe threatened Wen Xiangyu with the dagger and whispered, Make the guy outside go away! Everyone in Yanjiang County knew the beautiful widow who owned the tofu shop lived alone. If he asked the person outside to leave, and that person heard a male voice, they would definitely become suspicious. You can leave it at the door. I''ll pick it up later. Wen Xiangyu said nervously. No can do. You haven''t paid me yet. Responded the person at the door. Zheng Shouhe''s face turned fierce, You''re really asking for it! Chapter 86 – 85 Reverse Life Talisman (Inevitable update for the Alliance Master Star)_1 Chapter 86: Chapter 85 Reverse Life Talisman (Inevitable update for the Alliance Master Star)_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Open the door for him! Zheng Shouhe''s hand was tightly clutching a dagger, pressed against Wen Xiangyu''s back. Wen Xiangyu had no choice but to open the door. Opening the door revealed a handsome face, belonging to Lu Yang. Wen Xiangyu desperately signaled to Lu Yang with her eyes, telling him to run, but Lu Yang gave no indication of seeing it. Instead, he donned a professional facade, a forced smile, Your kebabs. Zheng Shouhe too, put on a professional facade, it was all too easy to lure this seemingly honest youth in, Young man, please come in and sit. Let me get your money. Lu Yang, seemingly oblivious, walked in, looking around at the pitch-dark room, he chuckled, Not even a candle lit, it''s a bit early to be asleep, don''t you think? Seeing Lu Yang naively walking in, Wen Xiangyu was on edge, she steeled herself, attempting to push Lu Yang out. Zheng Shouhe immediately saw through Wen Xiangyu''s intentions, but it was too late C he chuckled coldly, threw Wen Xiangyu behind him, and lunged at Lu Yang with the dagger in the dark. Zheng Shouhe, who had long been accustomed to the dark, saw his chance, knowing that Lu Yang would need some time to adjust from the streetlight to this darkness! It seemed that bloodshed was inevitable tonight! Lu Yang kicked Zheng Shouhe, sending him flying four or five meters away. Trying to reason scientifically with a Cultivator. Zheng Shouhe wasn''t expecting Lu Yang''s kick C it was too heavy, too profound, as if a giant rock had slammed into his chest. Seeing stars, a few of his ribs had broken, he spat out a mouthful of blood! Realising he was in for a tough time, Zheng Shouhe decided that he needed to use a hostage if he was to survive! Zheng Shouhe suppressed the pain in his chest with sheer will power, and reached for Wen Xiangyu''s wrist. If you make another move, I''ll kill her! Zheng Shouhe viciously threatened. The figure in Zheng Shouhe''s arms chuckled, Who are you going to kill? Zheng Shouhe looked down, horrified to see that what he was holding wasn''t Wen Xiangyu, but Lu Yang! A single slap from Lu Yang sent Zheng Shouhe flying, with another swift move, he snatched the dagger away from him, and disarmed Zheng Shouhe''s limbs. What rotten luck C Even making a delivery could cause so much trouble. Lu Yang took a deep breath, lit a candle, and brought some dim light back into the room. Wen Xiangyu didn''t expect things to change so quickly, the waiter from the kebab shop had seemed like a divine entity, subduing the fierce criminal in a blink of an eye. Are you okay? Lu Yang helped Wen Xiangyu up from the spot where she''d sat frozen. No no problems, she managed. Good to hear. Now how about paying for those kebabs, Lu Yang said politely. All? Oh oh, Wen Xiangyu suddenly remembered that Lu Yang was here to deliver the kebabs and had incidentally saved her. After giving Lu Yang the money, Wen Xiangyu felt a surge of residual fear, she wanted to say something to alleviate her fear, Are are you a cultivator? Yes. Cultivators also run businesses? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a living, Lu Yang replied. Lying on the ground in anguish, Zheng Shouhe regretted deeply. What rotten luck, he''d so happened to run into a cultivator. Were cultivators nowadays relegated to making deliveries to make a living? Seeing Wen Xiangyu, who seemed like she''d survived a calamity, Lu Yang chuckled, I''ll accompany you to report this to the authorities. Thank you, Wen Xiangyu remembered about the thief upstairs, Oh, there s also another person upstairs, probably his accomplice. As soon as Wen Xiangyu had woken up, she''d seen Zheng Shouhe and Luk Zhi and had assumed they were in cahoots, the only difference being that they''d turned against each other because of her beauty. Lu Yang went upstairs to find Luk Zhi tied up securely, he too assumed Luk Zhi was an accomplice of Zheng Shouhe''s, So they''re working as a group. Luk Zhi protested, Don''t make baseless accusations! I have nothing to do with that person C he''s a kidnapper, I''m a thief, both of us are subject to different penalties under the law! Lu Yang had a good laugh, You have quite the understanding of penal law. We''ve got to look up the laws before we pull a job to see how many years we''re potentially facing, Luk Zhi said, demonstrating just how seasoned of a thief he was. Then let''s go, let''s see how many years you will face. Upon hearing they were heading to the city office, Luk Zhi was so frightened he pleaded, No, wait, we can talk about this. We''re all trying to make a living here, why be so harsh? Look, I have something valuable for you, how about I give it to you and you let me go? Lu Yang regarded Luk Zhi, seeing that he was only a mortal, What''s this valuable thing? A piece of yellow paper that can make people fall asleep, with this paper, you can make anyone sleep and do whatever you want to them! Lu Yang thought about the recent anomalies and grimaced, realizing it was not a simple matter, he coldly asked, Where is this thing? Luk Zhi, of course, wasn''t a fool; he wasn''t just going to answer, You''ve got to promise to let me go first! Lu Yang solemnly swore, I, Chi Xulong, swear to the heavens, if I don''t let you go, may thunder strike me down! Luk Zhi was overjoyed, The yellow paper is in the corner outside the first floor. Clearly, Luk Zhi wasn''t very intelligent either. Lu Yang jumped down from the second floor, circled around the first floor, and sure enough, he found a piece of yellow paper. The yellow paper had symbols that Lu Yang couldn''t understand, it seemed to be some kind of charm. He pocketed the charm responsibly, and went back upstairs, Where did you get this from? Just under the Big Stone Bridge. One time when I was escaping on a boat, I looked up and saw this yellow paper stuck under the bridge. Lu Yang nodded, went downstairs, reattached Zheng Shouhe''s limbs and escorted the two to the city office with Wen Xiangyu trailing behind timidly. Hey! You lied! Luk Zhi started yelling. Lu Yang gave a cold smile, Chi Xulong was the one to be struck down by lightning, not him. It so happened that it was Guard Captain Wei''s shift tonight. Seeing Lu Yang escorting two criminals to the city office, he had a Not you again feeling. After hearing the criminals'' stories, Guard Captain Wei stopped joking around and sat up straight. Zheng Shouhe had homicide on his record and was a serious criminal, Lu Yang had done a great service. This is the yellow paper that Luk Zhi mentioned, Lu Yang handed the paper over to Guard Captain Wei, having already memorised the symbols on it. Accepting the yellow paper, Guard Captain Wei began to realize the magnitude of the problem. He''d heard of some people feeling sleepy during the day, though he hadn t experienced it himself, he didn''t think much of it. Now, it seemed it was the result of intentional mischief! The current Yanjiang County had God knows how many of these yellow papers hidden away! But Guard Captain Wei wasn''t sure what the symbols on the yellow paper meant either, he''d have to wait till daylight when the chief comes on duty to ask him. Thanks again, I''ll send a pennant your way tomorrow, Guard Captain Wei said to Lu Yang and Wen Xiangyu after finishing their statements, then waved to say goodbye. Before leaving, Lu Yang made a quick detour to the prison and found Chi Xulong, I have a brother named Zheng Shouhe who will be staying here for a while. I would appreciate it if you could look after him. Chi Xulong chuckled coldly, so you need my help now. Watch over him? With my supreme Spitting Stone Skill, I''ll show him what''s what! After escorting Wen Xiangyu back to the tofu shop, Lu Yang firmly declined the tofu offer from Wen Xiangyu. After all that, the kebab shop had already closed for the day. When Lu Yang returned, he found the two ghouls washing the dishes. Lu Yang showed the symbols from the yellow paper to Lan Ting, Take a look at these symbols, do they effect people by making them fall asleep? After carefully inspecting them, Lan Ting looked surprised, Where did you find this? This is a Reverse Life Talisman. This talisman absorbs a person''s lifespan. The person being drained will appear listless and sleepy. These symbols only affect mortal humans, they won''t have any effect whatsoever on cultivators. Chapter 88 – 87 Learning the Invisibility Talisman_1 Chapter 88: Chapter 87 Learning the Invisibility Talisman_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 When they first entered Yanjiang County, Man Gu suggested alerting the local government about the Yanjiang Rudder situation and cooperate in finding Qin Yuanhao, which was vetoed by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou on the grounds that the government could not be trusted. Looking at it now, their concerns were not without reason. Yanjiang Rudder had planted a mole within the government and this person was high-ranking! Master Chu spoke unhurriedly, Lu Yang, among the upper echelons of Yanjiang Rudder, you are the one I value the most. After the Spring Festival, a person from above will conduct an inspection on Yanjiang Rudder. This inspection will be unlike any before, this time with you, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu C three demon path seeds, the assessment from above will greatly increase my standing. I have a high chance of promotion, leaving the position of the Rudder Master vacant. Traditionally, the new Rudder Master is selected from among the higher-ups in this Rudder. Although you''re relatively new here, considering the Master''s evaluation of you, it is possible that you may be chosen by the higher-ups as the new Rudder Master. Your competitors are currently locked up in the jail and will only be released three days later. Such foolish actions will naturally cause their evaluations from the higher-ups to decrease. The Spring Festival is a major festival for the nearby counties and has a significant impact. If you manage to cause some incident during this festival, it will raise your standing in the eyes of those above. Master Chu subtly hinted to Lu Yang. Lu Yang relayed Master Chu''s words to Meng Jingzhou and others. Both Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu felt fortunate about their previous choice to slander Qin Yuanhao instead of seeking help from the officials. Otherwise, their bustling barbecue shop wouldn''t exist. Lu Yang wondered if their focus was slightly off. I just don''t know who Master Chu planted as a mole in the government. The four of them were in a quandary, not knowing who within the government had the authority to know about the Yellow Talisman. No worries, when you become the Rudder Master, you will find out who the mole is. Master Chu values you so much that he will definitely tell you before he leaves! Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily, unexpectedly impressed by how quickly Lu Yang was getting promoted. If Lu Yang got promoted, wouldn''t he and Man Gu have free rein to cause a havoc in Yanjiang County? It felt good to have someone backing them up. While the four of them were in heated discussion, Guard Captain Wei knocked on the door from outside. Mr. Little Lu, I''ve come to deliver a banner of honor to you again. Lu Yang opened the door and warmly welcomed Guard Captain Wei in. Oh, everyone is here. It''s lively, Guard Captain Wei remarked casually. We were just discussing the case from yesterday. Hearing Lu Yang''s comment, Guard Captain Wei earnestly warned, Mr. Little Lu, you must keep yesterday''s case strictly confidential and not discuss it with anyone else. I know that all of you are no ordinary people, but cultivators experiencing life here, often acting bravely for a righteous cause. However, this time is different. This has to do with ruthless and menacing demon path cultivators. A slight mishap could lead to a lethal danger, so you absolutely must not seek out the origin of the talisman. Lu Yang couldn''t help laughing. The Demon Path warned him not to get involved in this matter, the Righteous Path also warned him not to get involved in this matter. Stop laughing, this is a serious matter! Guard Captain Wei thought Lu Yang was not taking this seriously. Lu Yang put on a serious face and promised that he would not interfere in this matter anymore. Guard Captain Wei was finally at ease and left. Have some tea before you leave. Guard Captain Wei waved his hand, No, my superior is hurrying me. I still need to take people to find the other talismans. After Guard Captain Wei''s departure, the four of them worried that the government officials might not have enough manpower and weren''t necessarily able to catch the person behind the scenes. If things went awry, who knew how many people''s lifespan would be secretly taken away. As Lu Yang fell deep in thought, he said, We''ve already learned the method of hiding our presence. However, just using this method might not necessarily be safe. He looked at Lan Ting, who was learning how to skewer the meat with the Ghouls, and got an idea. Fellow Daoist Lan Ting, I have a favor to ask. Lan Ting smiled, We are all disciples of the Immortal Sect and work together to kill demons and dispel evils. Right now, I am under your command, so there''s no need to be so formal. Just call me Lan Ting. Lu Yang agreed readily, Lan Ting, can you teach us how to use the Invisibility Talisman? Lan Ting understood Lu Yang''s intentions, You mean to use the Invisibility Talisman to hide and secretly assist Guard Captain Wei? Lu Yang nodded. Of course, there''s no problem. The Invisibility Talisman isn''t a difficult rune. As long as your talent isn''t too bad, you can learn it in half a day. When Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu heard that they could learn a new skill, and it wasn''t taught by Lu Yang, they were very excited. Have any of you three learned about talismans? The three of them shook their heads in unison. Lan Ting wasn''t surprised, Then let''s start from scratch. Lan Ting was also excited. This was her first time teaching someone else. While she was at the Laurel Fairy Palace, it was always her Senior Sisters teaching her. Now, it was finally her turn to be a teacher. The essence of a talisman is the physical manifestation of a magic skill on paper. The three of you come from the Seek Dao Sect, so your talents in magic skills shouldn''t be too shabby, and learning should be easy. The Talisman Core is the soul of a Talisman Order. Whether a talisman can fully exert its effects largely depends on the presence of a Talisman Core within it Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The most commonly used pattern in talismans is cloud patterns, designed to imitate the varying shape of clouds in the sky, inspired from nature Specifically for the Invisibility Talisman, we use the ''Protective Aura'' as the Talisman Core and a cloud pattern that represents elusiveness. Lan Ting''s fingertip touched a bit of clear water, and with a few strokes, she drew an Invisibility Talisman on the table. She sucked it up with her palm, and the Invisibility Talisman left the table and attached itself to her palm. Lan Ting slapped it on herself and vanished under the captivated stares of the three men. A few breaths later, Lan Ting appeared, smiling faintly, This is the most basic Invisibility Talisman. It can only hide the body optically. You should be able to detect my location through details like breathing and heartbeat. The three nodded. Even if it was just that, it was quite impressive. You three should give it a try. After half a day of learning, the three of them had a preliminary understanding of talismans and began to try to write the Invisibility Talisman, as they were not yet able to use water as a talisman. Meng Jingzhou had practiced calligraphy for many years, and his handwriting was excellent. His right hand wielding the brush was extremely steady. He circulated the spiritual essence to the tip of the brush, quickly completing an Invisibility Talisman that was 80% similar to what Lan Ting drew. After a few more tries, his version was almost indistinguishable from Lan Ting''s. Meng Jingzhou put it on himself, smiling happily as he truly became invisible. Man Gu''s talent was somewhat lacking in this area and he wasn''t controlling the spiritual essence precisely, so it took him dozens of attempts to succeed once. As he tried more, his success rate gradually improved. Lan Ting secretly praised, the students from the Seek Dao Sect were indeed gifted in creating talismans. What about Lu Yang? Lan Ting looked towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang also quickly drew an Invisibility Talisman and succeeded on the first try, he showed an extremely terrifying talent. Lu Yang attached the Invisibility Talisman to himself and his entire person disappeared. However, only the person disappeared, the clothes remained. It was like he turned into a ghost. What the hell! Incredibly, the clothes started to speak. Thinking that he was invisible anyway, Lu Yang decided to take off his clothes. Then he despaired to find out that the Invisibility Talisman could still be seen. What kind of invisibility was this! Nearly frustrated, he almost tore off the Invisibility Talisman. Luckily, his rationality kicked in and prevented him from doing so. Chapter 89 – 88 Lan Tings Growth_i Chapter 89: Chapter 88 Lan Ting''s Growth_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I Lan Ting had deep doubts about her teaching ability. She''d heard that Lu Yang entered the Seek Dao Sect with the highest rank, and his talent for magic skills is undoubtedly top-notch. For instance, his previous display of Imitation Fist was proof of this. It was a magical talent that transformed the mundane into something extraordinary. Why did he turn out like this under her instruction? Did she teach him wrongly? That shouldn''t be the case. Senior Sister taught her this way, and she taught Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu in the same way, and there was no issue. Could it be that she had underestimated Lu Yang''s magic skill talent? Was a special teaching method needed for this kind of genius who surpasses the ordinary? While doubting herself, she also felt guilty. Lu Yang was diligently studying his talisman, completely oblivious to the fact that a talisman genius was falling into self-doubt because she couldn''t teach him: Do you think there''s a talisman that can make other talismans invisible? Then my Invisibility Talisman would disappear. Meng Jingzhou pondered for a moment before saying: It''s hard for me to imagine why someone would study such a talisman that you mentioned. Feeling dejected, Lu Yang dressed up and continued practicing the Invisibility Talisman, but the result was the same as before. What should have turned invisible did, and what shouldn''t have remained visible. On the other hand, Man Gu''s drawing was becoming better over time, which gave Lan Ting a sense of achievement. Meng Jingzhou mockingly laughed at Lu Yang: Ha ha, give it up, you can''t possibly draw a proper Invisibility Talisman. Enraged, Lu Yang gripped the Invisibility Talisman between his fingers and slapped it onto Meng Jingzhou''s forehead: Heh, demon, take this! Meng Jingzhou''s body disappeared, leaving only his clothes. Not wanting to appear weak, he too took out an Invisibility Talisman and hit Lu Yang with it: Daoist, don''t think you''re the only one who can draw talismans! An Invisibility Talisman was also slapped onto Lu Yang''s forehead, making him and his clothes completely disappear. The two were attacking each other using the Invisibility Talismans, a playful exchange that was totally harmless. Man Gu was sandwiched between the two, focusing on his talisman drawings, not at all disturbed by their antics. It''s done. Man Gu lifted up a pile of successfully drawn Invisibility Talismans contentedly. After continuous practice, his success rate in drawing Invisibility Talismans was almost perfect. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu successfully learned it on their own. Lu Yang successfully learned it with the Invisibility Talisman drawn by Lan Ting. Oh, right, Lan Ting, do you know how to prepare the Reverse Life Array? Lu Yang asked. He was considering whether the hidden person was truly preparing the Reverse Life Array using the Reverse Life Talisman and had not completed it. If that really was the case, after finding a dozen or so Reverse Life Talismans, according to the position of the Reverse Life Talismans, it would be easy to calculate the positions of other talismans. Lan Ting nodded, then used her own spiritual essence as a line, sketching out an extremely detailed Array Method in the air with thousands of nodes: The Reverse Life Array is large in scale and has many nodes. If there are only a few hidden people, considering they need to paste the talismans in hidden locations, they can''t finish setting it up in a short time. Got it. In that case, could you watch the shop? The three of us will go out for a bit and see if we can provide some help, said Lu Yang. Eh? Me, watching the shop? Lan Ting was a bit insecure. At the Laurel Fairy Palace, she always followed her Senior Sister''s arrangements and didn''t have much decision-making power. Now she had to manage such a large shop alone, she was quite apprehensive. It''s okay, nothing will happen. If anything comes up, just make a decision yourself. Lu Yang didn''t think there was any issue and left soon after speaking. After Lu Yang and the others left, Lan Ting felt uneasy thinking about temporarily taking over such a large shop. Let me set up a Gathering Spirit Array, said Lan Ting to herself, finding something to occupy herself. The Gathering Spirit Array is a basic array method for cultivation. She noticed that there wasn''t a Gathering Spirit Array in the grill shop and had no idea how Lu Yang and the others practiced their cultivations. Since everyone lives on the second floor, I''ll set it up there. The Gathering Spirit Array is the most basic array method, and Lan Ting set it up deftly. She took out a Spirit Stone from her Identity Jade and arranged it step by step according to what she learned during the class. Let''s set up a Calming Array as well, which allows one to quickly enter a state of cultivation. And a Soundproof Array, to make it quieter. Lan Ting was meticulous in her work. Considering the effectiveness of the Gathering Spirit Array might attract the attention of other cultivators, she also set up an array method to isolate the ripples of spiritual energy. This way, it should be foolproof. Lan Ting was satisfied with her carefulness. Hello, is anyone here? A voice came from downstairs, startling Lan Ting. It sounded like a woman. Lan Ting went downstairs and saw a fair-skinned woman standing at the door, hesitating about whether to step in. Hello, may I ask if you are I run a tofu shop on Front Street. My name is Wen Xiangyu. Is Mr. Little Lu around? Wen Xiangyu''s voice was gentle, making people feel a bit tingly. He went out. Is there something you need? Lan Ting recalled that Lu Yang had mentioned her briefly when explaining how to find the Reverse Life Talisman. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Well, with the Spring Festival approaching, I was thinking of co-hosting an event with your grill shop. Lan Ting invited Wen Xiangyu in and served her tea: What kind of event? Not to boast, but my tofu shop has many customers on normal days, and during the Spring Festival, there are even more. I was thinking, could we have an event where those who buy tofu from my shop can get a 10% discount at your grill shop, and vice versa? We can also have a lucky draw and masks and stuff. Masks? Wen Xiangyu took out a few masks. The masks were square and looked white and tender, just like a piece of tofu. These are masks made based on the mascot of my tofu shop, and they sell really well. Lan Ting thought it over and felt that Wen Xiangyu''s suggestions were good. They would be beneficial for the grill shop''s business, especially considering that Lu Yang had said it would be up to her to take decisions while he was away. So, she agreed to the proposal. Seeing that Lan Ting agreed to her proposal, Wen Xiangyu was very happy. The two women started discussing various details about the event, from the rewards of the lucky draw to the theory of gravity. There''s an invisible force that attracts everything in the world. Lu Yang agrees with my views and has named this force gravity But while Lu Yang believes this invisible force is naturally occurring, 1 believe someone has set up a huge array method to attract us. Alt, right, you''re unfamiliar with array methods. Let me tell you, array methods are very interesting. This book ''True Understanding of Array Methods'' explains array methods in a simple and understandable way When Wen Xiangyu came, she was grateful to Lu Yang, but when she left, her mind was full of the principles of array methods. After seeing off Wen Xiangyu, Lan Ting noticed the Ghoul skewering in the corner, and a thought popped into her head. Lu Yang''s thoughts were unpredictable, and to teach him well, did she need to adopt his way of thinking? For instance, could she design an automatic grilling array method based on the Suspension Formation, Gathering Fire Array, and other array methods? Eh, that seems like a really good idea.. Chapter 90 – 89: Its Not Recommended for Demon Path Cultivators to Eat at a Barbecue Restaurant_1 Chapter 90: Chapter 89: It''s Not Recommended for Demon Path Cultivators to Eat at a Barbecue Restaurant_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 At this time, Lu Yang was unaware that Lan Ting had secured a major deal. He was using an Invisibility Talisman and concealment techniques to follow the officer in search of Reverse Life Talismans. The three of them split up into different directions, aiming to locate as many Reverse Life Talismans as possible. It was clear that the government office took the Reverse Life Talismans very seriously, practically leaving no stone unturned in Yanjiang County. First, the officials identified the areas where ordinary people often felt tired and drowsy, and then designated areas for search. Guard Captain Wei, Fang Qingyun, even multiplied himself into two clones. He, along with his true form and two clones, expanded their Spiritual Sense to lead a large team searching for talismans. Fang Qingyun''s cultivation level was too high, so Lu Yang and his companions did not dare follow him. Before long, the officer found a Reverse Life Talisman. Lu Yang, hidden in the shadows, silently noted down the location. By dusk, the trio regrouped and pulled out a map of Yanjiang County, marking the locations of the Reverse Life Talismans. One under the Great Stone Bridge, one in the rouge shop on Front Street, one in a pawn shop These are the six Reverse Life Talisman locations that we''ve found so far. We can''t be sure these are laid out in accordance with the Reverse Life Array based just on this information. Let''s see what we can find tomorrow. When they returned to the barbecue restaurant, they saw Lan Ting wearing a tofu mask, intently improving the Automatic Skewer Formation. The skewers were suspended mid-air, subjected to high heat. Two ghouls knelt on the ground, sniveling profusely in gratitude to Lan Ting for his kindness in rescuing them from endless grilling. Lu Yang was puzzled. What had happened while they were gone for less than an afternoon? Where did you get this mask? Lan Ting said with a hint of pride: Oh, it was brought by the tofu shop owner you saved last night. She also said she wants to collaborate with our barbecue shop during the Spring Festival. This is an event plan we decided together. When I was working yesterday, I found that with only two ghouls grilling, the efficiency was too low, so some customers were impatient. Therefore, I designed this Automatic Skewer Formation which greatly increased efficiency. This Automatic Skewer Formation is an innovative and unprecedented Array Method. After returning to the Fairy Palace, I can use it to exchange for contribution points. This Array Method is quite simple, and may even be promoted on a large scale in the future. Just like the Seek Dao Sect, the Laurel Fairy Palace also has similar long-term tasks. Lu Yang: It seems that the rapid development of the barbecue shop is unstoppable. Meng Jingzhou, giggling, took the tofu mask: This tofu mask looks great. Lu Yang, look, it matches you perfectly. You look exactly like it. Lu Yang glanced at the square tofu mask, rolled his eyes, chose not to stoop to Meng''s level, and accepted the mask. Lan Ting added: I''ve also laid out a Gathering Spirit Array and a Sound-isolation Array on the second floor for convenient cultivation. This was the only good news Lu Yang had heard since he entered the shop: That''s too generous of you. Setting up Array Methods must have consumed many Spirit Stones. Calculate how much you used, and we three will pay for it. Lan Ting waved his hand: It only takes a few Spirit Stones, merely pocket change. Meng Jingzhou suddenly looked up, warningly gazing at Lan Ting. For the first time, he had met his match in showing off wealth. The arrival of Lan Ting made life much more comfortable for the three of them, allowing them to focus on searching for the talismans during the day. After ten days, Lu Yang and his companions found the locations of more than two hundred talismans, exactly matching the nodes of the Reverse Life Array. After finding a pattern, they went looking at other potential node locations and indeed found Reverse Life Talismans. What should we do? Should we tell Guard Captain Wei? Meng Jingzhou asked. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang was a bit torn. If they informed Guard Captain Wei about the locations of the Reverse Life Talismans, his superior would definitely know that someone was secretly helping them. If Master Chu heard the news, they might become suspects. But if they didn''t inform them, the Reverse Life Talismans scattered all over Yanjiang County would undoubtedly be a risk. Hey, bring us two hundred mutton kebabs and two hundred beef kebabs! a hearty voice rang out, even the ghouls in the backyard could hear it clearly. Normally, the volume of this voice would scare them stiff. But now, with the Automatic Skewer Formation, their workload decreases significantly. Not just two hundred mutton and beef kebabs, bring even two hundred pork kebabs and I won''t break a sweat! Also add two hundred pork kebabs! the hearty voice continued, seemingly the owner is quite loaded. Lu Yang squinted, recognizing the owner of the voice: It''s Yizhang Hong who participated in the Cult member selection, the two people behind him are also at the Foundation Establishment Stage like Yizhang Hong. The three did not pass the selection. Will we be recognized? Man Gu asked, they had tricked Yizhang Hong by pretending to be examiners. Lu Yang shook his head: No, the Rudder Master has said that for the secrecy of the sub-palace, those who did not pass the selection had their memories washed by the headquarters, they don''t remember the selection. Yizhang Hong, seeing that no one was serving him, shouted loudly: Hello? Is anyone there? Coming, coming, what would you like to order? Lu Yang rushed out. Yizhang Hong was quite brusque: Two hundred skewers each of pork, beef and mutton, just bring the rest, I heard the food here was good, if it''s not, watch me smash your shop! Obviously, he did not recognize Lu Yang, if he did, he would have smashed the shop directly. Lu Yang greeted with a smile, nodding and bowing: Rest assured, our kebabs are so good you''ll want to eat them for a lifetime. Yizhang Hong snorted coldly, ignoring Lu Yang. The two companions of Yizhang Hong squinted, not bothering to talk to Lu Yang. Lu Yang sent Meng Jingzhou a message: Notify Guard Captain Wei, tell him there are three Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Cultivators here, ask him to bring people to arrest them. These group of Demon Cultivators are murderous, according to the penal code they''ll be executed several times over, Lu Yang won''t show mercy. Let you see how the Demon Path deals report! Meng Jingzhou paused, responding: But we don''t have proof, how would they know they are Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Cultivators? Would Guard Captain Wei believe it? Lu Yang smirked: What''s not to believe? Just say we noticed they have suspicious talismans that could make people faint. Meng Jingzhou understood Lu Yang''s intention, they had few Reverse Life Talismans on hand, perfect for framing. Alright, I''ll be right back. Meng Jingzhou ran off. Guard Captain Wei was shocked when he heard that there were three Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Cultivators potentially holding Reverse Life Talismans. This was no small matter, he immediately reported to Fang Qingyun. Fang Qingyun did not hesitate and led a large team to round up the three. Regardless of whether or not they possessed Reverse Life Talismans, just the presence of three Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Cultivators warranted such a formation. Fang Qingyun came to the barbecue shop, released the pressure of the Golden Core Stage, immobilizing Yizhang Hong and the others. He waved his hand and ordered gravely: Take them down and search them! Yizhang Hong and the others had no idea what was happening as several Foundation Establishment Stage constables pinned them to the ground. What''s going on? Is eating kebabs illegal in your Yanjiang County? Then, Guard Captain Wei found a large number of Reverse Life Talismans on Yizhang Hong, far more than those that Lu Yang had planted to frame him. It was indeed you who set up the Reverse Life Array! Fang Qingyun stared daggers at Yizhang Hong, it was all his fault he hadn''t been able to rest for days. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Really, could you not have been more cooperative? Yizhang Hong and the others were still confused, they''d done everything flawlessly, leaving no trace, why would the constables come to arrest them? What went wrong? Chapter 91 – 90 Interrogation Record 1 Chapter 91: Chapter 90 Interrogation Record 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Name? Yizhang Hong. Be honest, what''s your real name! Zhang Xiaohong. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside the interrogation room, the dim oil lamp flickered, casting a gloomy darkness. Fang Qingyun sneer with his arms crossed at the recently captured suspect, while Guard Captain Wei stared into Yizhang Hong''s eyes, throwing one question after another. A Constable sat nearby hastily writing down the interrogation content. Gender? Male. Cultivation Level? Foundation Establishment Stage at Completion at its peak. Guard Captain Wei snorted, Note him down as Foundation Establishment Stage. Ignore whatever he said afterwards. Zhang Xiaohong, let me tell you, if you think our handling of this case affects the fairness of the trial, you can apply for a recusal, which is to have somebody else process it. Do you want to apply for a recusal? I''m applying Guard Captain Wei gave a low grunt, his voice dragging out, pitch ascending at the end. Zhang Xiaohong quickly said, No, no, no, I won''t apply for recusal. Tell us, why were you brought in? For eating skewers without paying? Fang Qingyun impatiently said, Stop questioning him, just execute him here and now. We''ll say he resisted arrest fiercely, chose death over surrender, and died from taking poison. This was definitely something Fang Qingyun could do. Yizhang Hong, who was handcuffed, hurriedly said, I''ll tell you. I''ll tell you. It was about ten days ago when I woke up from the bottom of a cliff. I must have accidentally slipped while passing by the mountain to the west of Yanjiang County. When I woke up, I found a cave, probably a cultivator''s dwelling. The cave had been abandoned for a long time. I tiptoed in, and only found an old book where I didn''t see anything valuable. That book was taken by you when you searched me. It recorded some obscure talismans and their associated array methods, such as the Reverse Life Talisman and the Reverse Life Array. According to the book, the Reverse Life Talisman can turn lifespan into my cultivation level. I was stuck at a bottleneck and thought this might be a chance to breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage and live freely. Moreover, this method of breakthrough can also increase lifespan. It''s too enticing. Fang Qingyun angrily said, I consulted the County Magistrate, and according to the scale of your setup, forget about breaking through from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Core Stage, it''s more than enough even to go from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul Stage! Yizhang Hong thought to himself that he also knew it was wasteful, but he didn''t know any other methods. Of course, he couldn''t voice these thoughts. He ignored Fang Qingyun''s scolding and continued, I''m a Talisman Cultivator, so I quickly learned the Reverse Life Talisman. Setting up the Reverse Life Array was not difficult, as it simply required arranging the Reverse Life Talisman into the shape of the array. The effects of the Reverse Life Talisman cannot be sensed by cultivators. Against ordinary people, the only effect is drowsiness, which is easily overlooked. Moreover, once the array is set up, even the effect of drowsiness is no longer present. The only problem is that the Reverse Life Array requires so many talismans to set up that one person cannot complete it in a short time. I happened to meet two companions, who are the other two people you arrested. Oddly enough, those two men were not from Yanjiang County and happened to appear here. They couldn''t remember what brought them to Yanjiang County. We hit it off instantly and decided to break through the Foundation Establishment Stage together. We are careful and leave no traces. While you were busy looking for the Reverse Life Talisman, we stopped our actions. Feeling that this place was becoming increasingly unsafe, we planned to leave Yanjiang County. We heard about a famous barbecue shop here and wanted to try it out. But you guys arrived before the skewers were done grilling. A puzzled expression spread across Yizhang Hong''s face, unable to figure out where they made a mistake. Guard Captain Wei, of course, would not mention that it was the fervent shop owner who reported them. After the interrogation ended, Guard Captain Wei asked him to sign his name: Write your name at the bottom of each page. And on the last page write: ''I have read the above record, and it matches what I said''. Press your fingerprints at all places where you sign. The next day, as usual, Guard Captain Wei brought a banner of honor. He was considering whether he should set up an office right in the barbecue shop and live there, considering the arrest efficiency here was higher than his daily patrol, right? At this rate, he would soon become the Chief Constable. Mr. Little Lu, your barbecue shop has a good vibe. Such a prosperous place! Lu Yang smiled politely, Whether the place is prosperous or not is secondary, the key is the excellence of the people. Recently, the office has been too busy. Once it''s not so busy, I''ll apply to the higher-ups, see if I can get a plaque of ''Excellent Shop'' for your store. That would be great. Here''s some hot water I just boiled, drink it while it''s warm. Lu Yang poured a cup of hot water warmly, Are you still so busy after catching the man? Well, although we have caught the man and found the place he confessed, an abandoned cave, probably a place where some Demon Path fugitive had once hidden. When we remove the Reverse Life Talisman according to the place they confessed to, this case will be closed. The problem is that the Spring Festival is here and by the looks of it, the number of people coming could be twenty percent more than last year. I wanted to take a break, but the Chief Constable did not approve. He said I need to patrol more during the Spring Festival. You can come and rest at our place when you''re tired from patrolling. Our shop will be open as usual during the Spring Festival. After seeing off Guard Captain Wei, Meng Jingzhou breathed a sigh of relief, Finally, it''s over. It was tense these past few days, searching for the Reverse Life Talisman every day. It''s probable that this Yizhang Hong saw us working so hard and decided to give himself up. Man Gu hesitated for a while. He thought Yizhang Hong probably didn''t think that way. Lu Yang noticed Lan Ting keeps gesturing something and curiously asked, What are you doing? Without looking up, Lan Ting said, I am trying to study an Automatic Skewer Formation where bamboo sticks automatically string up the meat pieces. Lu Yang picked up a bamboo stick, pinched it between two fingers, and swung it back and forth thoughtfully. Suddenly, he tossed a few pieces of meat into the air. With force on his fingers, he threw out the bamboo stick. Unfortunately, the bamboo stick only brushed past the meat pieces and didn''t skewer them. Man Gu didn''t understand what Lu Yang was doing, thinking that Brother Lu was playing a new kind of game. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up when he realized what was happening. Are you trying to practice the use of hidden weapons by skewering meat with a bamboo stick? Lu Yang smiled and didn''t answer, which was equivalent to an affirmation. Meng Jingzhou quickly joined the practice, studying how to exert precise force in order to skewer the moving pieces of meat in the air. Man Gu hesitated, This is not something the Righteous Path would do, right? Lu Yang said earnestly. That''s where you''re wrong. Haven''t you heard the saying ''Stubbornly persevere, root deeply embedded in craggy rocks. Thousands of grinds and strikes still robust, firm against winds from all directions''? Bamboo is tenacious, elegant and indifferent, it represents a humble gentleman. Using bamboo as a weapon, how could it be a hidden weapon? This is a weapon only for gentlemen. Man Gu finally understood, feeling an epiphany, I see, then I''ll join too. Lan Ting was focusing on studying the Array Method. Several bamboo sticks suspended in the air, and with a swoosh, a bamboo stick was stuck straight on the wall, the tail end still vibrating. If the target was a person, they would have died. The power is a bit too much. Lan Ting scratched her head, frustrated. She had already tried to reduce the power as much as possible. If the Automatic Skewer Formation isn''t working, might as well increase the power to the maximum. Two ghouls watched the chaotic scene shivering in fear. Chapter 92 – 91: After the Sun Goes Out, Comes the Mooni Chapter 92: Chapter 91: After the Sun Goes Out, Comes the Mooni lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 During the period when no Gathering Spirit Array was set up in the Lan Ting, the three of them practiced separately, consolidating and improving their Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation. After the second floor was equipped with the Gathering Spirit Array, the four of them practiced together, exchanging their cultivation experiences and gaining many insights in their spare time. For instance, Lu Yang learned that Man Gu would not recite Words of the Saint while standing in a horse-riding stance, believing it to be disrespectful; however, Man Gu would assume such a stance while reciting Words of the Saint. For instance, Man Gu learned that in order to train his spiritual power, Meng Jingzhou often spent the day in a brothel, merely listening to music and doing nothing else. This drew admiration. For instance, Meng Jingzhou learned that Lu Yang cleans the food stuck in his teeth, using Cow Hair Sword Qi, representing a new method of practice. For instance, Lan Ting learned that the Central Continent was once refined by the stars. How could this be? Lan Ting was dazed, astonished by this revelation, which resolved some of her questions. What kind of questions? Lan Ting pondered and said, You all would know too, there are two implications in the name of our Laurel Fairy Palace. One is because the palace is filled with laurel trees, and the other is because the palace believes the moon holds some special significance. The Laurel Fairy Palace was built at the top of a snowy mountain to get closer to the moon, reflecting the significance of the moon for the palace. When I first joined Laurel Fairy Palace, I asked my master why the moon had special significance, and what about the sun and other stars? Can''t we draw power from those stars, like from the Big Dipper? My master told me that the moon and sun were originally one entity. As for the other stars, she just smiled knowingly without elaborating. Yet, whenever my master didn''t understand something, she used to smile in the same manner, so I didn''t take much notice. After hearing your discussion, I now think that she probably knew the truth about the stars. Lu Yang frowned, The moon and the sun are one entity? Lan Ting nodded, Originally, I didn''t understand what this meant, until one day when two senior sisters were conversing, and one of them mentioned, ''The moon comes after the sun extinguishes''. The moon conies after the sun extinguishes? Lu Yang was surprised. This was an explanation he had never heard before. Does it mean that all the stars in the sky are illusions, and only the sun and the moon truly exist, and both constitute a dual-system? The burning entity during the day is the sun and at night it extinguishes and becomes the moon? The sun''s energy is incredibly terrifying. It is believed by some that the sun is the source of all life. Many people still use the sun for cultivation, either through contemplation or comprehension. If the sun turns into the moon after it gets extinguished, where does all that energy go? It would be an enormous force! Does the sun at night retract its power, keep it within, and transform into the moon? Thinking out loud, Lu Yang mumbled, Why didn''t the Ancient Nameless One refine the entire universe but left out the sun alone? Without the sun, the world would drown in darkness, with lives decaying. As per other''s narration, the Ancient Nameless One viewed human lives as having no more worth than that of weeds. Would he keep the sun out of kindness? Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou asked, Do you know about the Yaoyang Sect? You mean one of the Four Great Devil Sects, the Yaoyang Sect? Lu Yang knew very little about it. Yes, the Yaoyang Sect believes in the sun, thinking it possesses mysterious powers. They believe when the sun awakes, everything will perish. They even advocate self-destruction before the sun rejuvenates, claiming they will go to paradise. Meng Jingzhou said, I mean no offense to the Fairy Palace, but if the sun and the moon are one entity, then the perspective of the Yaoyang Sect and that of the Fairy Palace seem to have something in common. They both believe in the extraordinary existence and horrifying power of the sun and moon. Lan Ting shook her head, not considering Meng Jingzhou''s words as disrespectful. In the palace, such viewpoints existed too, even more radical ones than that. Meng Jingzhou guessed, Perhaps the Ancient Nameless One is hiding within the sun. The sun has been suspended in the sky since ancient times and nobody has suspected it, it''s a blind spot in our thinking. Lu Yang put forward another guess, Or perhaps the sun contains a tremendous power, so great that even the Ancient Nameless One dared not touch. No matter which possibility was correct, the sun and the moon were definitely not as peaceful as they appeared. Forget about it, let''s not think about it anymore. We better enjoy the Spring Festival. It''s not every day we get to celebrate. Meng Jingzhou gave up thinking and invited everyone to relax. Instead of pondering here, it''s better to ask the elderly in their families when they return home. Those old fellows definitely knew more than they did. Like how they knew he possessed the Single Body Spirit Root but didn''t tell him about it, only saying that he would know what his spirit root was once he came to the Seek Dao Sect. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the Spring Festival was approaching, the atmosphere became more festive. Various stores started organizing activities, ready to welcome the surge in customers. The barbecue shops also started preheating. A promotion was running where patrons receive a tofu mask with every grilled skewer purchased, which was very popular among children. On the streets, colorful little flags could be seen everywhere. This was a tradition in Yanjiang County, funded by the government office, under the pretext of imitating the colors of spring to welcome the arrival of spring. County Lord Li specifically instructed the flag planting to be speedy so as not to disturb the daily lives of the residents. He even mobilized many people for this purpose. In fact, the speed of planting flags would not affect life in any significant way. It was merely a show by County Lord Li for the residents. Once these little flags are hoisted, it indeed provides a festive atmosphere. Meng Jingzhou laughed, pointing out that even the barbecue shop at the front door was inserting a small red flag. Look here, rare books for sale! A street-side old man with yellow teeth was advertising his wares, piquing the four''s interest. What kind of books are you selling? Martial arts secret scriptures, out-of-print cultivation methods, you name it! said the yellow teeth old man with a laugh. Meng Jingzhou flicked through the books casually and suddenly found a martial arts secret bible. Lu Yang, look at this book, it''s completely suitable for you. If you''re willing to practice it, I promise you can achieve the highest level. Lu Yang took a look at the cover: The Toad Skill. Get lost! Soon enough, Lu Yang also found a martial arts secret bible and suggested Meng Jingzhou practice it. This book feels like it is tailor-made for you. If you''re willing to practice it, even ascending to become a martial immortal may not be impossible. Meng Jingzhou looked at the cover, Sunflower Treasure Book. The two men looked at each other and chuckled, kindly buying the books for each other. Man Gu, seeing the first page of the Sunflower Treasure Book, which stated, To practice this skill, self-castration is needed, lapsed into thought, Does this mean women can''t practice this martial art? Lan Ting did not hear the mutual taunt between Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, she was engrossed in a serialized novel. The novel narrated the life of a courtesan who wanted to buy out her contract and pursue true love, entrusting her life to a scholar. However, the scholar was weak and selfish. Although he genuinely loved the courtesan, he was too shy to marry her. Coaxed by his friends, he eventually betrayed the courtesan, which led to the tragic end of the courtesan jumping into a river. Lan Ting was moved to tears, feeling pity for the courtesan. Watching Lan Ting engrossed in the story, Lu Yang also stretched his neck and read along. He found the story to be very vivid and touching. Peeking over, he saw the title of the book. Dream of the Brothel Lu Yang: He found the book title to have a strangely raw appeal. Chapter 93 – 92: Cultivators Market 1 Chapter 93: Chapter 92: Cultivators'' Market 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The four of them all bought books to their liking, with Man Gu buying a copy of Great Xia''s Unofficial History due to his interest in history. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many of the stories recorded in the book, even Meng Jingzhou, who knew the inside story, found quite wild. No matter what, all four were satisfied. As they continued walking, the four noticed fewer and fewer ordinary people around them with more and more cultivators appearing, as if some mysterious force was separating ordinary people from cultivators. Lan Ting sent a voice transmission to the other three: There is a type of array method established around here that instinctively drives ordinary people away while cultivators remain unaffected. Meng Jingzhou suddenly understood, remembering the news he obtained during casual strolls: It''s a market that opens once a month. This should be due to the arrival of the Spring Festival, so it opened early. The Spring Festival attracted not just ordinary people, but also cultivators. This was a proper market, not the kind of black market where murder and robbery often occur. They could even see constables patrolling there. That being said, many in the market chose to hide their identities through means such as wearing masks and black robes. This was very common, as some cultivators concealed themselves among ordinary people. If they revealed their true identities here, wouldn''t they be exposing themselves? Like Lu Yang and his companions. The four used different methods to hide their identities: Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu chose to wear black robes, believing that it created the right atmosphere, Meng Jingzhou even laughed a few times. Lan Ting removed the Transforming Talisman, revealing her incredibly beautiful face; she had used her real face when she was searching for clues about the demonic sect in Yanjiang County. Lu Yang discussed with Meng Jingzhou: Why don''t I perform an Imitation Fist transformation and turn myself to look like you? The response he got was Meng Jingzhou slapping a tofu mask on Lu Yang''s face. Lu Yang wore the tofu mask. The inside of the market had a strong aura of cultivation. A massive protective barrier enveloped the entire market, emanating a soft light that contrasted against the atmosphere outside. There were cultivators who hadn''t been seen for a long time casually drinking in roadside bars, discussing recent events; cultivators and traders argued over the prices of goods, trying to earn a few spirit stones from each other; the government office set up a competition stage where cultivators wanting to compete could freely fight. Take a look, come and see! Our ancestral secret pill refining method produces the Pill of Great Power. Swallow one and your strength will be unparalleled! Lu Yang found it interesting. He followed the voice and discovered that it was coming from a medical institution. It seemed that this medical institution was run by cultivators. The person hawking was either an apprentice or a Pill Master. How many spirit stones for one pill? The Pill Master''s apprentice said, Ten spirit stones for one pill, buy three get one free, buy five get two free. I he price was not high, suggesting that the elixir was intended for users with a cultivation level equivalent to the Qi Refinement stage, not the Foundation Establishment stage like Lu Yang. Lu Yang wanted to buy a couple as a souvenir since this was the first time he''d seen someone outside the Seek Dao Sect refining pills. What''s the effect? It can temporarily enhance your strength, but you will enter a state of weakness for half a day after the effect wears off. Lu Yang purchased a pill and was about to leave when he saw a constable enter. Lu Yang remembered him; his surname was Sun, and he was a lackey of Guard Captain Wei. I received a report here claiming that your Pill of Great Power involves false advertising. The Pill Master''s apprentice was taken aback. False advertising? Constable Sun explained seriously, According to the law, when advertising a product, you can''t use words like ''greatest'' and ''unlimited''. After our investigation, we found that your Pill of Great Power is suitable for cultivators below the third level of Qi Refinement, and it doesn''t have an unparalleled strength'' effect. We hope you can correct this after this warning. The Pill Master''s apprentice nodded obediently. After Lu Yang left, he heard a voice coming from the medical institution: Take a look, come and see! Our ancestral secret pill refining method produces the Pill of Great Power. Swallow one and your strength will be limited! Lu Yang suddenly realised that even the most common problem of false advertising in the pill-making business didn''t exist with his Senior Brother Wu Ming''s Ten Bulls Strength Pill. Having seen many things before, Meng Jingzhou, who even had a fairly reputable Pill Master at home, didn''t have much interest in common items. What is this? Meng Jingzhou picked up a small object from the stall C two wooden sticks glued together C Is this for making pancake fruit? They sell these in the market too? The stall owner was a middle-aged man with a full, shaggy beard, his face serious as he sat there at ease, only begrudgingly opening his eyes when Meng Jingzhou started to speak. At first glance, he had the demeanor of a master craftsman. This object is called the Flying Stick. Place it on top of your head, stimulate it with spiritual essence and it can immediately ascend to the sky. It can be activated by those at the seventh level of Qi Refinement. Meng Jingzhou was surprised, even such a small market truly hid dragons and crouching tigers, possessing such a master of refining. Without special means, cultivators at the Golden Core Stage are the only ones who can fly in the air. If there are special means, one can fly using a sword from the Foundation Establishment Stage, or Lu Yang can also fly by transforming into a crane using the Imitation Fist. In either ordinary or special cases, the minimum requirement for cultivation is the Foundation Establishment Stage. Meng Jingzhou had never heard of anyone being able to fly at the seventh level of Qi Refinement. Cultivators at the seventh level of Qi Refinement had sparse spiritual essence, making it difficult to drive flying magic artifacts. I see you don''t believe it, no worries, let me show you. The middle-aged man with the shaggy beard confidently took out a wooden puppet. He tied the Flying Stick to the wooden puppet, a flux of spiritual essence appearing from his fingertip and flying towards the Flying Stick. The Flying Stick began rotating slowly, like waking up from a deep slumber, then gradually picked up speed until it was spinning so fast only the afterimage could be seen. With the Flying Stick, the wooden puppet ascended together into the sky, apparently without any issues. If one had to identify a problem, it would be that when the Flying Stick was rotating, it caused the wooden puppet to rotate as well, the puppet rotating at high speed, centred on its head, in synchronization with the Flying Stick''s frequency! If it was a person underneath the Flying Stick, their brains would be completely mixed up from the spinning. You see, I told you our puppet quality is good. It doesn''t fall apart even after spinning that fast. I''m not bragging, this puppet can even fight against someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the price is fair C fixed at 800! Get out of here! Meng Jingzhou finally understood. The other party was actually using the name of the Flying Stick as a cover to sell puppets! Apparently, the market was full of trickery and deceit. Sincere individuals like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were becoming rather rare. Lu Yang and his companions decided to have a look at the area belonging to the Land Money Trade Association. The place was more regularized and didn''t have the issues they had encountered earlier. Sirs, would you like to have your fortunes told? A voice sounded beside the four. Lu Yang turned to look and saw a fortune-teller with a bagua (Eight Diagrams) flag behind him saying It''s better to predict people than to predict heaven and earth. It appeared that he had scarce business as there was no one else around. Seeing that Lu Yang and his companions had noticed him, the fortune-teller added: No divination, no charge, want to give it a try? Lu Yang noticed that on his table were a bagua plate, dice, the four treasures of the study, nine copper coins, a crystal ball All things possibly used in divination were laid out. Is it reliable? And why is there a crystal ball? Chapter 94 – 93 Divination_i Chapter 94: Chapter 93 Divination_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The fortune-telling master was about the same age as Lu Yang. Noticing Lu Yang''s gaze, he explained with a hint of complaint, There''s nothing I can do. People nowadays aren''t too keen on fortune-telling. They always talk about destiny is in their hands, not at the mercy of fate. It''s hard to make a living. Some like Eight Diagrams for fortune-telling, so I have an Eight Diagrams board ready. Some want to predict their luck in gambling, so I have prepared a dice. Some believe in the accuracy of character prediction, so I have the Four Treasures of the Study ready. Some feel that tossing a coin is the most accurate, so I have nine coins ready. Then there is this crystal ball, a recent trend from the East Sea. People love to predict their fortune with it, so I learned this skill in the East Sea. Furthermore, this crystal ball can not only tell fortunes but also secretly play videos. One tool, two sources of income. So, want to give it a go? No charge if it''s inaccurate. The fortune-telling master enthusiastically marketed himself. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked suspiciously at the fortune-telling master, feeling cautious, as if he had figured out something about them. Man Gu, who was having his fortune told for the first time, found it amusing: Can you tell my fortune as well? The fortune-telling master smiled slightly: Of course, please tell me which method you would like to use, and what you would like to know? Man Gu thought for a moment and felt that as a Confucian cultivator, he should go for character prediction. Predict mine based on a character I write. Can you predict whether I''ll become a great scholar? Please, said the fortune-telling master proficiently, setting the Four Treasures of the Study and inviting Man Gu to write. Man Gu swiftly wrote a character. The fortune-telling master knocked on it and let out a sigh. This character of yours What''s wrong with it? Man Gu hurriedly asked. Your handwriting is ugly. What character is this? Scholar. The fortune-telling master composed himself and analyzed, Scholar, meaning gentle, the designation of a technician. It comprises of the characters ''man'' and ''need.'' Your body is strong, seemingly unbreakable, but you have a soft heart. You lack assertiveness and tend to mimic what you learn. Let''s look at the character ''need.'' It has ''rain'' on top and ''and'' at the bottom. ''Need'' signifies that you will be needed by others in the future. The character ''man'' stands alone, meaning you could not only become a great scholar but also a great scholar in a new form. Hearing that he could become a great scholar, Man Gu was overjoyed. His level of Confucianism was one of the lowest under the guidance of the Fourth Elder. Even though the Fourth Elder didn''t mind and advocated equal education for all, saying that Man Gu hadn''t had his enlightenment yet, but once he did, he could make great strides. His potential was immeasurable. Man Gu had always lacked self-confidence. But, as the fortune-telling master explained it, he said that Man Gu could become a great scholar, which restored his self-confidence. He knew he still had potential! By the way, there''s one more thing. What? Work on your handwriting when you go back. Okay. Do you need a handwriting workbook? I just happen to have one. Get one. You have to spend money on your journey to becoming a great scholar. Man Gu agreed with him and bought a workbook. After seeing Man Gu finish his fortune-telling, Lan Ting thought it was pretty interesting and also wanted to give it a shot. She sat down and asked, I would like to know whether my future achievements will be higher in Array Method or Talisman? Use the crystal ball to predict. She had been studying the Array Method recently and found that she was more interested in it than the Talisman. Lan Ting was considering whether to change her research focus. The fortune-telling master held up the crystal ball and aimed at Lan Ting, rubbing his hands back and forth while chanting, Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, come forth in the crystal ball! Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, reveal yourself in the crystal ball! Seeing the result displayed in the crystal ball, the fortune-telling master was shocked: Uh, in the future, you''ve combined the Array Method and the Talisman into one? The divination master looked at Lan Ting with a strange gaze. This was an unusual train of thought. This female cultivator was beautiful beyond compare, yet why was her thinking vastly different from ordinary people? Lan Ting tilted her head and gave it some thought. Feeling that what the divination master said might be plausible, she hesitantly handed over the money. It was Meng Jingzhou''s turn, and his brow rose slightly: You wouldn''t happen to be a disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Sect, would you? The Heavenly Strategy Sect, the number one sect in divination throughout the Central Continent, once accurately predicted the time of the re-emergence of an ancient great era. The Heavenly Strategy Sect emphasizes causality, so common identity concealment techniques are essentially useless in their presence. A disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Sect only needs to take one look to discern a person''s identity and origins. Perhaps this divination master had figured out that the four of them hailed from the Seek Dao Sect and the Laurel Fairy Palace. Haha, you must be mistaken, junior brother. I''m just a wanderer, just an idle person. How could I ever be a disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Sect? Meng Jingzhou fell silent for a moment, then took a blood pact scroll from his identity jade pendant. Three hundred years ago, the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Strategy Sect borrowed a huge amount of top-grade spirit stones from our Meng family. Later, when he couldn''t pay it back, he hidden himself in his abode and claimed to be in seclusion. When our Meng family went to your Heavenly Strategy Sect to collect the debt, your sect leader made a blood pact promising to repay it, and stipulating that any direct descendants of the Meng family, upon encountering a disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Sect, could demand repayment according to the blood pact. Do you want to test the power of this blood pact? Lu Yang had heard that the Meng family was owed money by people all over the world, it seemed this wasn''t a rumor. The divination master fell to his knees with a thud, hugging Meng Jingzhou''s thigh and wailing: Brother Meng, show some mercy so that we can still meet in the future! Our Heavenly Strategy Sect is so poor that we can''t even support our disciples, so they sent us out to fend for ourselves. If I, Luo Bo, had money, how could I stoop so low as to trick and deceive people here! I have to pay a fee to set up my stall here. I can''t even afford that! Luo Bo, the divination master, pleaded poverty: Look at my mandarin jacket, patched and repaired, worn for several years without the money to buy a new one! Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, the mandarin jacket was obviously refined, and quite valuable. I didn''t expect you to pay back the money, just get up. Meng Jingzhou forcibly pulled his thigh away, Just give us two free divinations, and I won''t cause you any trouble. Remember, no cheating! Hahaha, no problem. Come on, check my fate. What will my future achievements be like? Lu Yang spread his hands, letting Luo Bo read his palm. Luo Bo laughed, feeling very confident in his area of expertise: This is a common question. Let me see. Who would have expected that Luo Bo would widen his eyes, rise in disbelief, and stagger backward until he hit the wall. Your fate, what''s going on, it''s so hazy. In the future, you will have a causality connection with several immortals! Luo Bo discovered that despite the causality connections with several immortals, Lu Yang still seemed as free as a bird, as if he wasn''t impacted at all. But the most terrifying thing wasn''t even that. The scariest part was that Luo Bo also discovered that Lu Yang would be a major disaster in the Cultivation World in the future, spreading the influence of the Seek Dao Sect throughout the entire Cultivation World! The practices of the Seek Dao Sect are already outrageous, but if the entire Cultivation World is infiltrated by the Seek Dao Sect, how could anyone live! Absolutely cannot be entangled in the causality of such a person! Inwardly bemoaning his fate, Luo Bo saw the four of them coming from the Five Great Immortal Sects, like four fat sheep ready to be scammed for money. However, he never expected to stumble across an individual like Lu Yang, who he absolutely couldn''t have any dealings with! Wait, to spread such bad practices across the Cultivation World, there was one more person, not just Lu Yang. The other person was S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Bo turned to look at his major debtor, Meng Jingzhou. Run away! Without saying another word, Luo Bo activated his escape technique. Not bothering to clean up his table, he took off running: I- I- I didn''t see any of you today! He was afraid that if he lingered a bit more, he would lost his life there. Before the four of them could even react, Luo Bo had already fled. Lu Yang blamed Meng Jingzhou: It must have been your demand for repayment that scared him off. Chapter 95 – 94: Could This Book Be the One That is Allegedly Concealing…_1 Chapter 95: Chapter 94: Could This Book Be the One That is Allegedly Concealing_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 I Confronted with Lu Yang''s practiced framing, Meng Jingzhou retorted disdainfully, What do you mean ''I scared them off? Didn''t you hear them say that you'' 11 be entangled with an Immortal in causality. Perhaps you''ve done something that angers both humans and gods, making the Immortal joint forces to suppress you! Lu Yang waved his hand, Impossible, I always know what I''m doing. I would never do something so outrageous. Luo Bo must be making up an excuse. The two were quick to lay blame on each other, refusing to admit it was their own problem. Man Gu opens his mouth, wanting to suggest if it''s potentially both of their faults, but in the end, he didn''t say it. After a few days of interaction, Lan Ting gradually became familiar with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s speaking style. Listening to their arguments, he simply brushed it off. Look, there''s the Land Money Trade Association ahead, let''s go and have a look! At the entrance of the Land Money Trade Association, there was a chubby piglet with a coin in his hand, the classic mascot of the association. Lu Yang had long heard of the Land Money Trade Association''s reputation and wanted to take a look. The interior decoration of the association was understated, exuding taste everywhere, entirely different from those associations that flaunt their wealth after sudden riches. The Land Money Trade Association didn''t need to show off, its name alone said it all. In Central Continent, no one doesn''t know the name of the top association under the heaven. The array of merchandise within the association left Man Gu dazzled. There were elixirs carefully refined by masters, spirit treasures painstakingly forged by craftsmen, heavenly and earthly treasures dug from perilous places, talismans, and array methods evolving from simplicity to complexity Looking at the marked prices, Man Gu felt like a destitute who couldn''t afford anything. Man Gu noticed Meng Jingzhou and Lan Ting having a casual look around, strolling leisurely, unworried about prices C this he could understand. But he was surprised to see that Brother Lu, who was worth about the same as him, also seemed unconcerned about prices. Man Gu quietly asked, Brother Lu, the things here are so expensive, I can''t afford them. Of course, Man Gu couldn''t possibly not afford anything, he was referring to those impressive items suitable for Foundation Establishment Stage that he couldn''t afford. Lu Yang looked at Man Gu in surprise, Buy? Why would you buy anything here? Look at these elixirs and magic artifacts, they might seem fancy and expensive, but actually, they''re just ornaments. In terms of practicality, can they compare to the Sect''s products? Man Gu nodded, that was true, in terms of value for money, the Sect''s fried dough stick was cheap, substantial and chewy. More than a month had passed, and the fried dough stick that Brother Lu gave to Brother Meng was still only half-eaten. And besides, as for not having money, wouldn''t we go earn some? With our status, we could make money from any purchase. Watch this, I''ll show you. Having said that, Lu Yang approached a nearby server, Excuse me, do you accept magic skills here? The server politely replied, Yes, sir, we do. However, we only collect the ones not available in the association. We have most of the common magic skills here. Would you like to sell a magic skill? Lu Yang nodded, I have a transformation technique here that allows an attack during transformation. It''s my family''s exclusive secret. The server was quite surprised. He had worked here for ten years and never heard of such a transformation technique. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This way, please. There is an auction going on today, and our appraisal master Yang Xuanling is present. We can ask him to appraise the value of your transformation technique. The four of them were lead to a room. Inside, a bespectacled old man engrossed in reading. His appearance suggested a knowledgeable and worldly person C presumably, this was Yang Xuanling. The server whispered a few words in Yang Xuanling''s ear. Oh? There is such a magic skill? I understand. You may go. Yes, sir. The server respectfully retreated from the room. You fellows, I heard you''ve got Transformation Technique, which allows a simultaneous attack? Yes. Lu Yang took out his Lu''s Imitation Fist. Yang Xuanling paused for a moment, If my eyes are not deceiving me, doesn''t that book say ''Imitation Fist''? Lu Yang stepped forward, crossed off the words Imitation Fist on the cover, and wrote Transformation Technique. Nowit is ''TransformationTechnique.'' Yang Xuanling has met his first person who named things on a whim. After a long time in this line, he indeed met all kinds of people. Yang Xuanling slowly turned the pages, analyzing each word and sentence, his voice brimming with anger, This is nothing more than the Imitation Fist! How is that possible? Lu Yang seemed quite surprised, This is clearly a Transformation Technique, watch me demonstrate it for you! Lu Yang performed a set of Imitation Fist techniques on the spot, transforming from Man Gu into Meng Jingzhou, then into a Tiger Demon. His display was majestic and powerful, appearing quite impressive. Yang Xuanling stared at him for a long time with wide eyes, completely unable to understand how Lu Yang was transforming. What was performed was indeed the Imitation Fist, the process was exactly the same as what was written in the book, and the opponent had not stealthily used any other magic skills. How much should it be priced at? Yang Xuanling stroked his beard, a look of complete comprehension on his face: Your Transformation Technique is quite interesting, it would be a waste to sell it as a regular item. How about taking this Transformation Technique to be auctioned? There is an auction happening soon. Okay. At the auction site, Lu Yang ran into an old acquaintance. It was Chi Xulong, who had cultivated the Spitting Stone Skill. Chi Xulong did not disguise himself, constantly flaunting as per his introduction, not liking disguises. Given his Cultivation Level, he would be well known throughout Yanjiang County, no need for disguise indeed. A person dressed in a black robe sat next to Chi Xulong, and Lu Yang guessed that it was Shen Jinyi, the assassin. Lu Yang took the initiative to sit next to Chi Xulong. Chi Xulong sneered with disdain at the sight of the juvenile tofu mask on Lu Yang''s face. For some reason, he felt very angry when he saw Lu Yang. The well-dressed auctioneer stepped onto the stage. He looked professionally trained, his voice loud and clear without the use of his Cultivation Level, and everyone in the venue could hear him clearly. Good afternoon, everyone, thank you for coming. Without further ado, let''s get started. The first item for auction today is three Foundation Establishment Elixirs. As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue buzzed with excitement. No one expected such a heavyweight item to be up for auction first. Most of the people participating in the auction were in the middle and late stages of their Qi Refinement, the early Qi Refinement stage wouldn''t participate knowing their financial limitations. Even cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage were tempted. Who didn''t have a junior at the Qi Refinement stage back home? Only Lu Yang didn''t. He thought about it and realized that among the people he knew, his Cultivation Level was the lowest. When the ancient ancestors first paved the way for cultivation, they naturally didn''t rely on external help and built their own foundations. But it had a significant risk, countless people died during the Foundation Establishment process. Later, someone came up with a Foundation Establishment Elixir that could increase the efficiency of Foundation Establishment; it not only improves the success rate but also ensures that there are no hidden dangers or setbacks in cultivation after a failed attempt. Even Lan Ting, a disciple of Fairy Palace, had also used the Foundation Establishment Elixir during her Foundation Establishment. She asked via voice transmission: Did you use the Foundation Establishment Elixir during your Foundation Establishment? Lu Yang shook his head and responded: Our understanding of the use of elixirs is relatively advanced. During the Foundation Establishment, we directly ingest the raw materials of the Foundation Establishment Elixir, use our body as a cauldron to refine the raw materials, and allow the medicinal effects to thoroughly dissolve in the meridians. Through research, it was found that this method has the highest efficiency in absorbing the medicinal effects. To arrive at this conclusion, the Seventh Elder of Elixir Cauldron Peak went through foundation establishment a hundred times during his youth. The data is absolutely reliable. Back then, the Seventh Elder even won the title of ''Strongest Foundation Establishment Stage''. However, because the foundation was too solid, the process of forming the golden core was exceptionally painful, almost like having gallstones. Lan Ting: As the two spoke, the three Foundation Establishment Elixirs were already auctioned off. The next item up for auction is a book on the Transformation Technique. The auctioneer took out the book that Lu Yang had just put up for auction. Lu Yang exclaimed softly, and spoke in a voice just loud enough for Chi Xulong to hear: Could this be the book that is rumored to hide Chi Xulong, who originally didn''t take much interest in the book, suddenly became keen. Chapter 96 – 95: How Could There Possibly Be a Righteous Path Mole in the Eternity Sect!_i Chapter 96: Chapter 95: How Could There Possibly Be a Righteous Path Mole in the Eternity Sect!_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 There was a wave of sighs from below the stage. While the Transformation Technique is difficult to cultivate, it''s rather common and evidently has no auction value. Only a handful of individuals were not sighing, such as Lu Yang and Chi Xulong. The auctioneer continued to introduce, This book is not your normal Transformation Technique C it even allows for attacks during the transformation process. If used during combat, I believe the technique could catch your enemies off guard. Only then did people start showing some interest, albeit limited. After all, who uses a Transformation Technique during combat? The auctioneer reminded, Bear in mind, this magic skill is extremely difficult to cultivate. Even Master Yang Xuanling has said that while this book seems ordinary, it''s far from the simplicity that it presents at surface level. Lu Yang murmured just loud enough for Chi Xulong to hear, Just as I thought, this book is uncannily similar to the one described in the legends. Sitting next to him, Meng Jingzhou heard Lu Yang muttering to himself and hissed out in a low, urgent voice, Shut up! Can you go around broadcasting those remarks? When will you fix this habit of talking to yourself! Scared by Meng Jingzhou''s words, Lu Yang shut up, staring intently at the Transformation Technique being exhibited on the stage. Chi Xulong watched Lu Yang from the corner of his eye, his guesses beginning to solidify. Startingbid, one hundred Spirit Stones! The price was much lower than the standard Transformation Technique. It appears even the merchant''s guild was unsure about the pricing of this Imitation Fist. One hundred and ten! Someone quickly placed a bid, a small amount of Spirit Stones wasn''t much, and it was worth it to own something unique. One hundred and twenty! Chi Xulong called out nonchalantly, as if just making a casual remark. One hundred and forty! One hundred and eighty! Two hundred! The price of the Imitation Fist skyrocketed rapidly. Eight hundred! Lu Yang shouted. Meng Jingzhou promptly restrained Lu Yang''s hand, Why are you shouting so high? Are you trying to draw people''s attention or what? I''m just afraid someone else will buy it, he replied. Eight hundred Spirit Stones wasn''t a significant amount, but that was for a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage; a Cultivator at the Qi Refinement Stage can''t casually afford eight hundred Spirit Stones. One thousand! A voice rang out next to Lu Yang. Looking surprised, Lu Yang turned towards Chi Xulong, unable to comprehend why he would compete with him for the Transformation Technique. It''s merely an appealingly unique magic skill at first glance! Could he have realized something as well? But how could he have figured it out? An inward curse slipped out from Lu Yang''s lips. Could Chi Xulong have overheard him mumbling to himself earlier? Lu Yang said to Chi Xulong in a low voice, Fellow Cultivator, this magic skill appears to be a long-lost technique from my family. Could you let me have it? You will be generously rewarded after the auction ends. Chi Xulong coldly laughed. Long lost indeed. Who would believe you? There must be ancient secrets hidden within this magic skill! Shen Jinyi, sitting nearby, wanted to intervene but seeing the determined attitude Chi Xulong displayed, he chose not to say anything. Seeing sweet talk wasn''t working, Lu Yang made another bid, One thousand and two hundred low-grade Spirit Stones! Two thousand, Chi Xulong countered, without batting an eye. Seeing Lu Yang being so compliant, he speculated that the latter hadn''t reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. Lu Yang wagered all he had, Two thousand and three hundred low-grade Spirit Stones! Three thousand, Chi Xulong still showed disinterest. Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou to lend him some money, Borrow me a thousand Spirit Stones. I''ll be certain to return them next year! Okay. Meng Jingzhou agreed readily. Three thousand and three hundred low-grade Spirit Stones! Four thousand! Lu Yang continued borrowing money, but he ultimately couldn''t compete with Chi Xulong''s deep pockets. In the end, Chi Xulong successfully bid on the Transformation Technique for a terrifying eight thousand Spirit Stones. Lu Yang, teary-eyed, profited from an advance of eight thousand Spirit Stones. The outcome was mutually beneficial, bringing joy to both parties. After the auction, as Lu Yang and his party were about to leave, stepping outside the market area and reaching the foot of the barren mountains, they were cornered by Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi. What What do you want! Chi Xulong hooked his lips in a cruel smile, What do I want? Kid, don''t play dumb. No one has ever managed to trick me! Chi Xulong pulled out the Transformation Technique, releasing the energy signature of the Foundation Establishment Stage, Tell me, what''s the ancient secret hidden inside this book? If you cooperate, I can spare your lives. But if you dare to lie, don''t blame me for being ruthless! Chi Xulong had no intention of letting the four of them go, knowing that fewer people who knew the ancient secret, the better. Also, Lan Ting''s extraordinarily beautiful appearance C surely he would want to toy with her before he killed her! To Chi Xulong, these four people couldn''t even afford a few thousand spirit stones, so they must be in the Qi Refinement stage. Those in the Qi Refinement stage have no chance of resistance against him! Lu Yang sighed, remembering how Rudder Master Chu had hinted to him to stir up trouble during the Spring Festival. Could it be that Master Chu had already anticipated today''s situation and suggested to him to kill Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi? Master Chu is truly inscrutable in his plans! Lu Yang removed his mask, revealing his true face, Chi Xulong, there is no need for such tension between us. As he spoke, he sneaked out the Recording Orb. Lu Yang! You deserve to die! Chi Xulong was furious, instantly realizing that Lu Yang was just toying with him. The auction was just a show played for his own benefit! There must be some misunderstanding between us; certainly, it''s caused by some mischief-maker. What do you say we go to Rudder Master Chu and clear the air? Even if you don''t believe me, you should trust Master Chu, right? He wasn''t angry until Master Chu was mentioned, Chi Xulong was furious, How dare you mention Master Chu? Have you no shame? sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Chu must have been deceived by you, that''s why he let you be the Manager. Who is the troublemaker? It''s you! How could I be the troublemaker? Don'' t slander me! Lu Yang vehemently defended himself. Chi Xulong sneered, Don''t think I don''t know about your damned deeds! You act decent in front of Master Chu. Since you have joined the sect, everything you''ve done is all about screwing us over. I suspect you''re a mole from the Righteous Path! Of course, Chi Xulong was saying this out of anger. If he genuinely thought that Lu Yang was a mole from the Righteous Path, he would have secretly been monitoring Lu Yang for evidence. Lu Yang heaved a sigh, tucked away the Recording Orb, drew out his Green Peak Sword, and regrettably stated, It seems there''s only one way to settle this between us C a battle. Both Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi responded with disdainful smiles and readied their weapons. Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, and Lan Ting too, prepared themselves for battle. The battle began. Lu Yang brought news of Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi''s deaths to Master Chu. No matter how strong Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi were, it was impossible for them to survive against four disciples of the Immortal Sect. This was a battle where they were completely crushed. Their grisly deaths made Lan Ting lose her appetite. As he pulled out the Recording Orb, Lu Yang explained to Master Chu: You know Chi Xulong''s temper. He would kill someone at the slightest disagreement. I was worried something like this might happen, so I recorded everything beforehand. This way, he couldn''t come here claiming innocence, accusing me of bullying him. It seems like he isn''t going to be coming here after all. Something must have gone wrong with the Recording Orb; the recording is quite fragmented. But, it should give you a general idea of what happened. Please have a look. Sitting in his jade chair, Rudder Master Chu picked up the Recording Orb and watched the recorded scene. Chi Xulong, there''s no need for such tension between us. Lu Yang tried to mitigate the situation. Lu Yang! You deserve to die! Clearly, Chi Xulong didn''t appreciate his efforts. There must be some misunderstanding between us; certainly, it''s caused by some mischief-maker. What do you say we go to Rudder Master Chu and clear the air? Even if you don''t believe me, you should trust Master Chu, right? Master ChuWhere do you get the nerve! Master Chu. let you..become the Manager You are the mischief-maker! How could I be the mischief-maker? Don''t speak nonsense! Lu Yang firmly defended himself. Don''t think I don''t know what good things you''ve done! Master Chu acts like a perfect gentleman everything you''ve done since joining is screwing us over I thinkyou''re a mole from the Righteous Path! The recording ended there, leaving Master Chu gritting his teeth in anger. With righteous indignation, Lu Yang commented, Master, you''ve been good to me. We, of the Demon Path, know the value of loyalty, the fury of not being recognized, and the power of gratitude. Seeing Chi Xulong falsely accusing and framing you, with Shen Jinyi standing by doing nothing, I was enraged and decided, with Meng Jingzhou and others, to kill him! It was not suitable to record during the fight, so I put away the Recording Orb. Of course, Lu Yang wouldn''t let Master Chu know his style of combat. Rudder Master Chu loudly praised him, barely containing his anger towards Chi Xulong: Well done! Those two beasts, Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi, deserved to die! Master Chu knew that Chi Xulong was dissatisfied with him. Considering Chi Xulong was talented, he had once summoned him for guidance. At that time, Chi Xulong even pledged his loyalty, promising to do better than Lu Yang. Now it seems that Chi Xulong still held resentment against him, even spouting nonsense about him being a mole from the Righteous Path. How could the Eternity Sect have a mole from the Righteous Path! Lu Yang, you have eliminated two serious threats for our sect. Well done! When the Inspector comes, I will certainly put in a good word for you! Chapter 97 – 96 Long Vacation i Chapter 97: Chapter 96 Long Vacation i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Also, I''ve received a message from the Inspector. He mentioned that he''s heard of the Spring Festival and has adjusted his itinerary to arrive during it in Yanjiang County. You should be mentally prepared and not show any doubts in front of the Inspector. Previously, the Inspector had planned to visit Yanjiang County after the Spring Festival. Yes. When Lu Yang was leaving the branch, he met Wang He, Bai Zifang and other managers coming towards him. Wang He and the others gave a brief nod as greeting, recognizing Lu Yang as the new favorite in front of Master Chu, who they wouldn''t dare offend. Having worked at the branch for decades, Wang He and his colleagues knew some things; they speculated that Master Chu appointed Lu Yang and his two comrades directly because of their high evaluations during the initiation test, especially Lu Yang, who might have received the highest evaluation among them. In a low voice, Wang He said, Master Chu has always been opportunistic, seeing potential profit in everything. He probably identified Lu Yang''s potential for success and thought it wise to establish a good relationship with him before he made it big, which would make it easier when they get promoted in the future. They knew that Master Chu''s greatest ambition was promotion, to be a leader in a more economically prosperous area. Thus, he paid special attention to the impending arrival of the Inspector. Maybe our presence here is also related to the Inspector. ''But, Master Chu is still one step away from promotion, right? Has he reached the Nascent Soul Stage yet? A promotion in the sect does not only rely on faith in the Immortal Eternity but also places importance on cultivation level. Who knows? He might have already reached it and just didn''t tell us. He always does things without explaining to us, so we don''t know the purpose of his actions. Master Chu''s style reflects the nature of the entire demonic sect, filled with mistrust. Although Master Chu appears to trust Lu Yang, the reality is different. He has never disclosed any information about himself to Lu Yang. Lu Yang knew very little about Master Chu. The Spring Festival duly arrived, and the customer flow in the barbecue restaurant reached its peak. Numerous merchants from out of town had noticed the business potential of the barbecue restaurant and proposed to Lu Yang that they open a branch, with Lu Yang supplying the recipes and them providing the funds. Without exception, they were all sent away by an unsmiling Lu Yang. There were also cultivators who tried to dine and dash, but upon seeing the three banners hanging on the wall, they swallowed their impractical thought and paid honestly. With the assistance of the automated barbecue matrix, the two ghouls had more time to thread the skewers, so the barbecue restaurant could handle more customers than usual. Another round of barbecue Yes, this one, my aunt told me that this barbecue restaurant is very delicious, you must try it if you come to Yanjiang County! Look, this restaurant even has promotions now. If you spend in this restaurant, you can get a voucher for a 10% discount in the tofu shop on Front Street. For every silver spent, you can spin the lucky wheel once. The spins can accumulate, no cap to it. The prizes are limited on a first-come-first-served basis. Let''s go and try. The two agreed and lined up at the end of the queue, unaware of how long they would have to wait to eat. At the entrance of the barbecue restaurant, Meng Jingzhou was busy with the lucky wheel, thoroughly enjoying himself. The wheel had the words another spin, third prize, second prize, first prize, and special prize. Congratulations to this guest for winning the second prize, a 40% discount on their purchase! Let''s congratulate him! Meng Jingzhou clapped enthusiastically, looking even more delighted than the prize winner. The first prize, we have a winner of the first prize, this guest''s entire bill is on the house! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The special prize, someone actually won the special prize! The guest did not expect to win the special prize and happily asked, What''s the special prize? Meng Jingzhou held the guest''s hand, enthusiastically saying, Congratulations! You''ve won a chance to experience being a waiter in our shop! Normally, customers would have to pay for the chance to experience the joy of working in our shop, but you''re fortunate enough that you don''t have to pay a dime! Considering the smoky and unpleasant environment in the kitchen, our professional staff would help bring the skewers out for you, so you don''t have to go into the kitchen! Meng Jingzhou made it seem as if this was a thoughtful decision on their part. The guest asked, Can I get the first prize instead? No. The guest declined the special prize. Up to this point, Meng Jingzhou has yet to convince anyone to accept the special prize, but he greatly enjoyed the process of tricking people. In the barbecue restaurant, Lu Yang was bustling around with a tray, weaving through customers in the shop. His steps were light, movements agile, and his lower body remained extremely stable. The tray didn''t tilt, the skewers didn''t sway, and he didn''t bump into any customers. He moved around as though he was treading on thin ice. After more than a month of working as a waiter, his level of agility had greatly improved. Chief Ma, Chief Chi, how''s the food? Lu Yang asked, smiling at two customers who were officials in the county and frequently came to their restaurant for barbecue and drinks. As delicious as ever. To be honest, Mr. Little Lu, with your skills, having your restaurant here is a waste. You should open your business in a larger county. I bet you''d earn much more! Don''t talk nonesense. Haven''t you heard Mr. Little Lu doesn''t even want to open branches? He''s obviously running this restaurant because he enjoys it, not because he wants to get rich. Lu Yang could only respond with a smile, I hope you both have a good time during the Spring Festival. Both of them were obviously drunk, their faces flushed and smiling incoherently. Chief Ma grumbled, Speaking of the Spring Festival, it annoys me. The holiday used to last seven days, a long vacation. Now, I don''t know whose idea it was, but they shortened it to three days! What can you do in three days? They even have the audacity to call it a ''little long vacation''. What nonsense! If you put ''little'' in front of ''long vacation'', does it still count as a long vacation! I hope the person who came up with this term lives a ''little'' long life! Chief Chi quickly covered Chief Ma''s mouth, You shouldn''t talk like that. You arrived late, so it''s understandable if you didn''t know. This was County Lord Li''s idea! Chief Ma snorted, So it was him. He doesn''t have much ability, but he sure has a lot of ideas! Chief Chi was slightly more informed, Quiet down. We can''t speak ill of County Lord Li now. I heard that he''s found his way and has captured three wicked demon cultivators in the county. This is a huge merit, and he''s about to be promoted. The current Head Capture Official, Fang Qingyun, is to replace his position! Chief Ma sneered, indifferent to Li''s opinion of him since Li wouldn''t care about his opinion either, The other day one of my colleagues complained to me, saying that Lord Li was giving absurd orders, demanding his staff work overtime until dawn, insisting they must plant loads of little flags overnight, with no errors in positioning. He even acted as the supervisor himself, putting on airs. He may not need sleep being at the Golden Core Stage, but others do. Many of them fell asleep while working! Lu Yang poured them more drinks, I''ll go tend to the other customers now. Off you go, Mr. Little Lu, you don''t need to bother about us. On the first night of the Spring Festival, the exhaustion took a toll, leaving the four people and two ghouls sprawled out. Just before falling asleep, Man Gu contemplated, I think ghouls don''t need sleep. Should we have them work at night too? Chapter 99 – 98: Guaranteed Plan_i Chapter 99: Chapter 98: Guaranteed Plan_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Seeing more and more people gathering on the Great Stone Bridge, Lu Yang suggested leaving the area and moving to somewhere less crowded. The group arrived at a tranquil forest. Lu Yang produced the map of Yanjiang County, indicating the nodes of the Reverse Life Array they had predicted before, The node positions of the Reverse Life Array should remain the same as before. But, before that, I want to confirm one thing. Lan Ting, your mention of ''sacrificing with blood1 C does that mean killing people at the node, or using a cultivator''s essence blood as a sacrifice to activate the Array? Lan Ting didn''t understand Lu Yang''s meaning, Both methods can be used, but usually, the former is preferred. Killing commoners is easier, using too much essence blood can impact cultivation level and be harmful to future cultivation. Lu Yang seemed to understand something, In that case, those who arrange the Array Method should opt for the second method. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The others were puzzled. The one who would set up the Array Method was definitely a demon cultivator and for them, killing is certainly more convenient than using essence blood. Who do you think has such audacity to hide the Reverse Life Array in a small banner and set it up overnight, cloaking their actions under the cover of night so even if anyone was suspicious, they wouldn''t be discovered? Meng Jingzhou responded quickly, Someone from the government, and in a position of power! Lu Yang nodded, Exactly, to be more precise, the County Magistrate! What! The words shocked Man Gu and Lan Ting, leaving them pale. Only Meng Jingzhou seemed to have anticipated it and was less affected. He had mentioned earlier that it was not unusual for the government and the demonic sect to collude. Last night I overheard some people from the government office. Apparently, County Lord Li personally supervised the placement of the small banners and insisted that their positioning can''t be flawed. Is such a matter worth the personal involvement of the County Magistrate? It is really far-fetched to justify this activity as ''being dedicated to civic affairs''. This only provides evidence that County Lord Li has installed the Reverse Life Array that covers the entire county using those small banners! Finally grasping the situation, Man Gu lamented at how dark the world had become, This means that the undercover agent embedded by the branch rudder in Yanjiang County was County Lord Li himself. Considering his cultivation and status, it should be more precise to say that they have a collaboration? Lu Yang shook his head, Not undercover, not a partner either. I suspect that Rudder Master Chu and County Lord Li are the same person! I have no concrete evidence, only two suspicions. Firstly, Rudder Master Chu always meets us at night. I have asked other Managers about it and they claimed that the other branches don''t operate this way. Secondly, both Rudder Master Chu and County Lord Li are due for a promotion and the timings are almost identical. Man Gu gasped in shock. The world was grimmer than he thought if Rudder Master Chu and County Lord Li were the same person. Were they playing both sides of the Righteous Path and the Demon Path? Of course, they might be two different people. These are just my suspicions. But regardless of the situation, the method to activate the Reverse Life Array wouldn''t be killing commoners! Man Gu still didn''t get it, so Meng Jingzhou explained, County Lord Li is up for a promotion. If a serious homicide happened during the Spring Festival, he could kiss his promotion goodbye. Even if he has connections up high, they can''t blatantly support his promotion. Besides, with his status as the County Magistrate, it is no hard task to get essence blood from cultivators. He just needs to find a few cultivators in prison. Lan Ting still caught in doubts, The Reverse Life Array set up by County Lord Li and Yizhanghong, is it a coincidence or a connection? I deem, it''s highly related. After getting through the identity of Rudder Master Chu and County Lord Li, Lu Yang had a different perspective on many matters. Let''s not speak of the political merits County Lord Li reaped from the capture of the three Demon Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Without the existence of the branch rudder, a small county only has so many Demon Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage. This is pretty much like eradicating the heads of the demonic cultivators in a county. After the Reverse Life Array is activated, it may not seem detectable, but over time, it will inevitably be noticed. If it weren''t for Yizhanghong, the government would vigorously trace the culprit. By then, both Yanjiang Rudder and County Lord Li risk exposure. County Lord Li made a smart move of arranging Yizhanghong. With Yizhanghong setting up the Reverse Life Array ahead of time, even if County Lord Li starts the Reverse Life Array and reduces the lifespan of the common people, the government would only have their eyes on Yizhanghong. Man Gu was shocked, But Yizhanghong did not successfully set it up. Lu Yang scoffed, Failure is just a claim by Yizhanghong. It''s highly possible that the array was activated but because of his misoperation, it only reduced lifespan while failing to augment his own cultivation. After all, it is an unfamiliar Array Method C anything could happen. Man Gu still could not understand, But his two companions could confirm its failure. Companions? Where does a Demon Cultivator get companions? They all use each other. It is in logic for Yizhanghong to hide the truth from the two of them. With a ready-made suspect right in front, who wouldn''t suspect Yizhanghong? And, with all his crimes, he is certain to receive the death sentence. Perhaps, by the time the government discovers the activation of the Reverse Life Array, Yizhanghong would have been executed. With Yizhanghong as a scapegoat, who would suspect County Lord Li? Meng Jingzhou and Lan Ting frequently nodded, agreeing with Lu Yang''s points. Lu Yang asked again, Also, are there seven nodes that need the blood sacrifice? Lan Ting looked at Lu Yang in surprise and nodded, not understanding how Lu Yang knew about it. Didn''t he say he didn''t know Array Methods? Yesterday, when I left, I ran into seven Managers. Rudder Master Chu had summoned them for some task. I guess they were assigned to hold the essence blood and wait for the right time at the array nodes. In that case, explain more about the Reverse Life Array. Lan Ting did not refuse, circling seven locations on the map of Yanjiang County, These seven locations are key nodes for activation and they are located near the scenic spots of Yanjiang County. The Array Eye is on the waist of Song Mountain! Of course, a secluded place would be chosen to break through using the Reverse Life Array. We should first remove some of the Reverse Life Talismans to hinder the activation of the Array Method. However, this is most likely to attract the attention of Rudder Master Chu. Instead of waiting for him to knock on our door, it''s better for us to ambush him first. Lu Yang suggested. The reason why Lu Yang did not mention their combat methods in the Recording Orb was exactly because he anticipated a possible battle with Rudder Master Chu. All three of them felt uneasy. It would be a life-and-death struggle, and Rudder Master Chu was a formidable opponent being in the late stage of Golden Core. Can we report this? Tell Fang Qingyun about it. Man Gu suggested. Lu Yang shook his head, Once Fang Qingyun finds out about the array on the small banners, he will definitely suspect County Lord Li. If County Lord Li is caught, our identities as demonic sect disciples will also be exposed. Lan Ting hesitated, Just the four of us against a Golden Core late-stage practitioner, it might be hard to defeat the opponent. However, Lu Yang was confident, Fear not. Let''s prepare thoroughly. If really rendered helpless, I still have a backup plan. What is it? Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing! Upon hearing this, the complexion of Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu changed dramatically. Lan Ting noticed their reactions but didn''t understand, What is Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing? It''s the ultimate move of Lu''s Form Boxing! Lu Yang said confidently. Lan Ting, half understanding, nodded. Chapter 100 – 99: The Most Powerful Weapon of the Chamber of Commerce_1 Chapter 100: Chapter 99: The Most Powerful Weapon of the Chamber of Commerce_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator 549690339 sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Qingyun, bored out of his mind, yawned. The grand event of the Spring Festival was less than an hour away, and thankfully, they had finished all the preparatory work ahead of time, and everything had been arranged properly, there had been no accidents so far in the Spring Festival. During the day, Fang Qingyun had heard that a large elephant had fallen into the water and then flew out of it. He sent people to warn them that flying without permission within the county was too dangerous, and any demon beasts entering the city without registering needed to duly register their presence. Such minor incidents had occupied Fang Qingyun for the entire day. I hope nothing happens tonight, hope there won''t be anyone starting a bonfire leading to a forest fire, hope there won''t be any stampede incidents because of theaters, hope there will not be any street fights because of jealousy Fang Qingyun went on and on, listing out incidents that had happened in previous years. Qingyun, I''ll leave first. County Lord Li bid farewell to Fang Qingyun before leaving. Take care. Fang Qingyun was even more respectful to County Lord Li than usual. He had heard that no leaders were appointed from above this time, and he was able to replace County Lord Li''s position, thank to the kind words from County Lord Li. Such a favor should not be forgotten. Ordinarily, County Lord Li wouldn''t need to be here during the Spring Festival. But his presence would showcase his hard work, which would create a good impression when the word got out. County Lord Li always cared about his reputation. He found that complimenting people was a much easier path to promotion than doing the actual work. Promotions also had requirements for realm, which was an unspoken rule in the bureaucracy. Soon, once I advance to the Nascent Soul Stage today, regardless of whether it is the identity of the County Magistrate or the Rudder Master, everything will change. Thinking about this, County Lord Li''s steps became even lighter. He walked into a small alley, changed his face, and put on a mask. Even if someone were to take off the mask, they would assume it was his actual face and would not suspect that it was in fact County Lord Li. Walking along the line of righteousness and evil required caution. With his talent, he really shouldn''t have been able to cultivate to the late stage of the Golden Core. His current achievements were thanks to his ability to mingle in both righteous and evil paths and to utilize resources that were beyond the imagination of ordinary people. In recent years, he realized he had reached a bottleneck, and it was impossible for him to reach the Nascent Soul Stage through normal methods. To take a step further in both status and realm, he thought of the Reverse Life Array. It''s strange, the inspector should have arrived in Yanjiang County before noon today, why he hasn''t come yet? County Lord Li, no, after putting on the mask, he became Master Chu. Master Chu was somewhat dissatisfied with the inspector''s tardiness. He had specifically told the inspector to arrive before noon today, and he had a surprise in store for him. The so-called surprise was to activate the Reverse Life Array with the inspector, and simultaneously enhance the realms of both of them. Did something unexpected happen? I purposely waited until the time when most people were present to activate the grand array, well, if he''s not coming, I will advance the realm by myself. Off the beaten track of Song Mountain, trees were thriving, and the mountain paths were created by step-by-step footprints of travelers. Those who came to play during the Spring Festival would not come to such a place in Song Mountain for fun. Master Chu, hiding his aura, headed towards Song Mountain. The further he walked, the less people there were, until there was no one at the foot of Song Mountain. Eventually, he stopped in a flat area. The branches around were hanging with talismans different from the usual Reverse Life Talismans, which served as array eyes. He sat cross-legged, adjusting his state, quietly waiting for the moment of the array''s activation. He had sent six managers to carry out the essence blood sacrificial task. According to the calculation, the time was just right now! Reverse Life Array, rise! Master Chu lifted his hands to the sky to activate the Array Method. Centered on him, the silent power of the array spread outwards, stopping at a certain place. Someone pulled out the flag! Master Chu was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized what had happened. This was not an accidental removal of one or two flags. The other party definitely knew something about the Reverse Life Array, or they couldn''t have been so precise! Who is it? Someone from the government office? No, it''s not possible, I would have known about any actions from the government office. An unknown traveler? Or is it Lu Yang who has seen the Reverse Life Array! Lu Yang behaved differently from common people, it was possible for him to do something like this! Master Chu''s eyes grew colder, this was tantamount to searing off his own way forward, worse than being killed! Eh, is that the person you think I am in your heart, Master Chu? Lu Yang s laissez-faire voice sounded nearby. Lu Yang! Master Chu boiled with anger when he saw Lu Yang, Don''t think that I can''t kill you just because the Master appreciates you. It''s too common for a Demon Cultivator to die unexpectedly. You gave me such a reason! Lu Yang thought for a while and said seriously: Didn''t you say that you wanted me to stir things up during Spring Festival? I thought that the biggest thing I could do was to take down the County Magistrate. Isn''t it a coincidence, that after following the County Magistrate for several days, we found out that you are the county magistrate? I thought I should follow through with it and take you down. Isn''t this also in line with the tradition of our demonic sect of rebelling from the bottom to the top? Lu Yang said with a grin. You''re courting death! Master Chu boiled with rage. Of course not, I still want to live forever. A mere cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage dares to talk big here. Die! Master Chu struck out angrily with one palm. His palm wind was horrifying, capable of causing destruction, causing all the trees it struck to be pulverized! Lu Yang escaped this strike by shrinking the earth beneath him, but when Master Chu stomped his right foot down, the whole earth was overturned, causing Lu Yang to be thrown out as well. Lu Yang was shocked. This was a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, who had just sent him flying with a single kick. Tsk, he''s tough to deal with. Master Chu, like a thunderclap, rushed towards Lu Yang at a flying speed, with a fist as fast as the wind, ready to pound Lu Yang into a pulp. The Green Peak Sword was horizontally placed in front of Lu Yang, with the sword blade standing vertically. As long as Master Chu dared to strike down, the Green Peak Sword could shave off his fist bone! Master Chu immediately withdrew his fist, kicked with his foot, and Lu Yang, who had anticipated this, kicked out as well, both feet collided and Lu Yang was sent flying out! Master Chu attacked once again, but found that his spiritual power was as if chained, and he could not summon it at all. A Forbidden Spirit Array with the same effect as a large cell, you really do understand Array Method! Master Chu glared at Lu Yang, even though he couldn''t use his spiritual power, but with his physical defense, Lu Yang couldn''t hurt him at all! The Forbidden Spirit Array was temporarily set up by Lan Ting, and Lu Yang''s goal was to lure Master Chu here. Lu Yang smiled, waved goodbye to Master Chu. Master Chu looked around and noticed nothing unusual, when suddenly, he looked up and saw a flying boat suspended overhead. A flying boat that Meng Jingzhou had just bought from the business association. Now it was night, and the shadows on Song Mountain made it hard to see anything. Otherwise, Master Chu would have noticed that he was in the shadows already. The sky above the Forbidden Spirit Array also had no spiritual force. The flying boat lost power and plummeted. Meng Jingzhou, with a parachute on his back, jumped out. The flying boat was too large, and Master Chu couldn''t use the spiritual force, so his speed was limited and he couldn''t dodge. Lu Yang calculated the distance and hid far away. Like a meteor, the flying boat dropped from the low altitude, crashing towards Master Chu! Boom! The flying boat fell, lifting up endless dust, making a thunderous noise. The whole Song Mountain felt the tremor. There seemed to be explosives in the flying boat. At the moment of falling, the explosives were detonated, and a fire rose to the sky, deafening! Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a thumbs-up: It''s good to have money, buy a flying boat whenever you want! Meng Jingzhou also gave a thumbs-up: If there were more than one flying boat in the merchant''s possession, I would have bought a few more! None of the magic artifacts in the business association''s possession could match a crashing flying boat. Fang Qingyun, who was basking in the peacefulness of time, saw a flying boat falling and was so frightened that he nearly had a heart attack. Are you messing with me?! Chapter 101 – 101 Is This a Surprise? (Ask for Monthly Tickets) ! Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Is This a Surprise? (Ask for Monthly Tickets) ! lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The airship crashed to the ground, dust and smoke filling the air. The mask of Master Chu shattered, revealing his true face under the facade of Transformation Technique. It was County Lord Li! His left arm was bleeding, dangling by his side. It was certainly crippled. As Meng Jingzhou landed, he muttered discontently, If only there were another airship. Master Chu took a deep breath, ready to say something when a sudden fit of coughing overcame him. Blood streaked across the corner of his eyes. The smoke is poisonous! Master Chu swiftly held his breath, rage filled his heart. It was just like the tyrants, first using the Forbidden Spirit Array to trap him, then hurling an airship at him. The airship filled with explosives for mountain demolition, and the smoke after the explosion was poisonous too. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both of you are like damned sows, one trap after another! Master Chu originally suspected Lu Yang was a mole from the Righteous Path, but on seeing his actions to destroy the Reverse Life Array, he deemed it a lapse in judgment by their Master. But now, this chain of traps made him disbelieve even if Lu Yang claimed to be a mole. The crash of the airship disabled the Forbidden Spirit Array, allowing Master Chu to regain his spiritual essence, but he had to use part of it to suppress the poison that had seeped into his body. Normally, he would be able to expel the poison in a few breaths, but Lu Yang and his partner did not give him this luxury of time. Meng Jingzhou began to channel his magic skill, his skin turned brass-colored as he charged forward like a tiger descending a mountain, a roar echoing through the woods. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! This was the unique skill of the Third Elder. Meng Jingzhou was only familiar with the bare basics of this technique. His Qi and Blood surged, unleashing a flurry of punches each stronger than the last. The waves of energy created by his punches all aimed at Master Chu''s face. Despite his injuries, Master Chu was at the late stage of the Golden Core cultivation. With just one arm, he could block Meng Jingzhou''s two fists. Lu Yang, like an assassin, appeared silently behind Master Chu holding his Green Peak Sword. Master Chu reacted with amazing reflexes, kicking backward to send Lu Yang flying. Man Gu appeared in the direction Lu Yang was sent flying. He grabbed Lu Yang by the ankles, spun around, and threw him back into the fray. Lu Yang was like a sharp sword propelled through the air, his Green Peak Sword cutting through the wind as it aimed for Master Chu''s neck! Master Chu parried Meng Jingzhou with his palm and swiftly turned around. With a powerful shift of his elbow and knee, he intercepted Lu Yang''s Green Peak Sword. An ancient bloodline of the Barbarian tribe was activated, turning Man Gu larger by a size. His muscles rippled, his stature dominating like a rampaging elephant. He charged with the force of a mountain landslide! Master Chu scoffed. How strong could they be compared to him, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator? Just as Man Gu was about to collide with Master Chu, he swiftly flipped his hands and hurled several sharp bamboo sticks at Master Chu''s eyes. Master Chu swiftly dodged by closing his eyes and turning his head. Another set of bamboo sticks appeared behind him. Master Chu, hearing the noise, activated his Golden Core, forming a golden shield on his skin to block the bamboo attack. He glanced back, realizing the bamboo sticks weren''t thrown by a person but propelled by the Automatic Skewer Formation. The formation was a creation of Lan Ting at full power. Lu Yang had Lan Ting assist secretly, thus double pressuring Master Chu both mentally and physically. All of you shall die, Master Chu declared, retrieving a crimson flag from his Storage Ring. It looked as if it had been soaked in blood, radiating malefic energy. With the appearance of the crimson flag, the surrounding temperature dropped a few degrees. Master Chu spat out a mouthful of blood, the crimson flag became even more eerie as it absorbed its master''s blood. Lu Yang and his partners could vaguely hear the wailing sounds of spirits! Can''t you use some proper weapon? Always utilizing such uncanny stuff! Lu Yang spat out a clot of blood. His sword light danced like a dragon returning to the sea as he activated a magic skill to move underground. He tunneled rapidly forward and suddenly emerged from beneath Master Chu! Master Chu staggered back. The clashing of the flag and sword rang out. Lu Yang performed a dazzling display of sword movements that were both swift and slow, fluid in motion. The Shocking Heaven Six Forms appeared again. Meng Jingzhou rushed to the aid, his punches causing the earth to tremble. His strikes landed on the flagpole, nearly breaking Master Chu''s stance. A gigantic tree descended from the sky, and Man Gu roared with rage. He held on to the massive tree trunk and smashed it towards Master Chu! Fire Dragon Talisman! Asoft reproof resounded through the forest, and Lan Ting quickly used blood as ink to draw a talisman. The fiery red Dragon danced savagely with its fangs and claws in the scorching air, diluting the peculiar atmosphere created by the crimson flag. There''s a fourth man too! Master Chu roared, gritting his teeth angrily. Lu Yang truly came well-prepared. Calm the Winds! Master Chu clenched the flagpole tightly, slammed it into the ground, and roared. Shockwave and air were oscillating, knocking down the three men and dispersing the Fire Dragon! Master Chu had gone mad, his eyes ablaze with fury. If he hadn''t been hit with the flying boat from the outset, and hadn''t used his spiritual essence to suppress the potent poison, he wouldn''t be on such the defensive! He leaped up abruptly, jabbing the flagpole at Man Gu who was lying on the ground. Man Gu scrambled to dodge, but he was too late. The flagpole pierced right through his scapula despite his efforts to move. Blood trickled from Man Gu''s teeth, but he didn''t cry out in pain! The Ancient Barbarian Tribe did not fear pain or death! Master Chu mercilessly sought to give an additional kick at Man Gu''s head. Just then, Meng Jingzhou took the opportunity to throw a magic instrument, shouting angrily. The magic instrument exploded, and Master Chu, standing on one leg, was sent flying, leaving Man Gu unharmed despite being stabbed to the ground. Meng Jingzhou had a multitude of treasures at his disposal, but all of them were of such high tiers that they couldn''t be activated or detonated. Master Chu kicked a huge rock to pieces, rebounded with the force, pulled out the flag in his path, and prepared to sweep it at Meng Jingzhou. The Green Peak Sword appeared right in front of Master Chu without deviating''s path, shifting the massive flag aside. Lu Yang engaged Master Chu in a fight again. Lu Yang was adept at casting spells, every time Master Chu attempted to hit him, he would shrink to dodge the assault, incensing Master Chu. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu rallied and launched another attack. Lan Ting swiftly drew talismans with both hands. The fire and water dragons rose to the sky, intertwining and attacking Master Chu. Master Chu could no longer bear this humiliation. He planted his flagpole into the ground, and the flag fluttered in the wind like waves in the ocean. The eerie howling from the flag confounded the mind. Ghost Chaos! The ghostly noise had an indescribable sorcery, it froze all four spots, making them feel ghost-entwined and immobilized. Meng Jingzhou''s heart tensed, wanting to cry out and tell everyone that it was an illusion, but not only was he immobilized but he also couldn''t speak. Master Chu laughed heartily, his trump card. He didn''t want to use it, as it might belittle him, but he was pushed to the brink by these four youngsters. Ignoring pretenses, he decided to kill them to redeem his honor! Break. The Green Peak Sword descended from the sky, swift as a lightning bolt. Master Chu hadn''t recovered before his skull had been pierced through. Master Chu looked at Lu Yang incredulously. Seeing Lu Yang''s clear eyes and the mocking smile on his lips, he realized that Lu Yang was entirely unaffected by the illusion! How how can you still move impossible Master Chu collapsed, blood flowing from all seven bodily apertures. Lu Yang added another sword strike to his Dantian, breaking Master Chu''s golden core, only then ensuring his death. Lu Yang had no interest in telling a dead man that he had created this technique, the Mind Seeing Method, under the guidance of his Eldest Senior Sister. It could keep one''s mind vigilant and see the essence of things. He was only in the early stages of cultivation and couldn''t yet see the essence of things, but the method proved enough to resist the illusions and dreams cast by cultivators at higher stages. The Inspector had been delayed by miscellaneous chores, and had just arrived from County Li. As he crossed over Song Mountain and stood at the perimeter of the battlefield, he saw Lu Yang piercing Master Chu dead with his sword. Recalling Master Chu''s words, I''ve got a surprise for you, The newly recruited Lu Yang is a rare talent. He will shine at the Spring Festival, he pondered. So this is the surprise Chu was talking about? The Inspector, in his hundred years of life, had encountered such a surprise for the first time. (Extra update for alliance leader Thoridal) Chapter 102 – 101: Talking Nonsense Comes Naturally, Part 1 Chapter 102: Chapter 101: Talking Nonsense Comes Naturally, Part 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Tang Yuansheng, male, 102 years old, Nascent Soul Stage Cultivation Level, currently holding the position of Inspector in the Eternity Sect. Upon receiving a message from Master Chu instructing him to come earlier, he decided to advance his schedule and first went to Qinghuai County, which was separated from Yanjiang County by just one mountain. Once I cross this mountain, I''ll reach the location Little Chu mentioned. Huh? Suddenly, Tang Yuansheng sensed a peculiar aura fluctuation, What kind of aura is this? He followed his perception and arrived at a stable in a posthouse. There inside, an old horse with dragon scales on its forehead was huddled with a brown mare, their bond seemingly deep. A stable boy hauled in a bundle of selected grass feed and placed it in the manger. The old horse glanced disdainfully at the feed, not intending to eat at all. Seeing this, the stable boy muttered under his breath, Has it already found a new companion so quickly after the white mare left? The old horse seemed to understand human speech, glared at the boy, who, afraid to provoke this unusual beast, hurriedly ran away. The premium feed the old horse''s owner left behind had long been finished. After the premium feed was consumed, there was no sign of the horse''s owner. The posthouse''s proprietor guessed whether some mishap had occurred, or if the owner had died given that his destination was Song Mountain. Afterwards, the boy was ordered to feed the horse regular feed. If the owner did not show up, the horse would be sold to repay the cost of the feed. The old horse, however, scorned the feed from the posthouse and did not eat a single mouthful. This went on for a month. The proprietor of the posthouse grew apprehensive. This horse was not just a peculiar beast with scales, but a high-level demon beast that had reached the fasting realm! Tang Yuansheng was overjoyed when he saw the old horse; it was unexpectedly a rare dragon horse! The only uncertainty was the richness of its genetic purity. If I hadn''t incidentally been to the vast Eastern Sea, I wouldn''t have recognized it. Tang Yuansheng grew extremely excited; this was a pleasant surprise. A dragon horse, such a rarity, happened to be here in a remote small county stable. Certainly, the dragon horse''s owner was not aware of its valuable nature. The dragon horse had yet to awaken, hence its existence here remained unnoticed. Being a Great Power at the Nascent Soul Stage, I have yet to find a suitable mount. This must be a fortunate opportunity bestowed upon me by the Immortal Eternity in seeing my sincerity! Tang Yuansheng prayed to the Immortal Eternity momentarily then leaped into the stable. The old horse glanced at Tang Yuansheng but didn''t pay him any mind. It continued to be affectionate with the small brown mare. Poor dragon horse, oblivious of its noble status, in love with a mortal horse. Come with me. I''ll show you your greatness. Tang Yuansheng extended his golden hand intending to lead out the old horse. The old horse kicked back, breaking Tang Yuansheng''s hand. He felt a constriction in his chest and spat out a mouthful of blood, his strength instantly weakened. With a look of terror, he glanced at the old horse, all trace of his previous excitement gone, replaced by endless fear, and he turned to flee. A Great Power residing incognito must be here, keeping the dragon horse as a common horse in the stable! His previous actions undoubtedly would not deceive the incognito Great Power. He needed to flee, hoping the other party might spare his life for his ignorance! The old horse growled a low rumble, showing off its strength to the little mare. After running for a while and not seeing any Great Power capturing him, Tang Yuansheng knew the individual did not particularly mind his actions. Alt! He spat out another mouthful of blood, randomly found a secluded spot, and settled down cross-legged to meditate, taking an elixir to heal his injuries. That kick from the horse had greatly depleted his vitality. When he opened his eyes again, he heard a thunderous sound from the other side of the mountain, as if a massive object had fallen. Is it already night? Tang Yuansheng found the sky was already dark, somewhat surprised, not expecting that he had spent an entire day recovering from his wounds. Having recovered somewhat from his injuries, able to defend himself, he crossed Song Mountain and arrived at where the flying ship fell, saw Rudder Master Chu was stabbed by Lu Yang and no longer breathing. This is the surprise Little Chu was talking about? It''s hard to say whether he''s happy or not, but Tang Yuansheng was undoubtedly shocked. Before coming here, the higher-ups of the Eternity Sect told him to keep an eye on Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu, and even supplied him with their portraits. Now, he has no choice but to pay attention to them. Who are you! Lu Yang held his sword, vigilantly watching Tang Yuansheng. Tang Yuansheng looked at Lu Yang with a bemused smile: Lu Yang, you dare to point your sword at me? I am Tang Yuansheng, the inspector of the Eternity Sect. Upon learning the identity of Tang Yuansheng, Lu Yang signaled behind his back, telling Lan Ting to leave quickly. Lan Ting''s presence would be hard to explain to Tang Yuansheng. So, you are Inspector Tang. Lu Yang became somewhat polite, but he still looked at Tang Yuansheng suspiciously, clearly not fully believing the other party''s identity. Tang Yuansheng didn''t bother explaining to Lu Yang, and instead, asked, Wiry did you kill Li Shouyi? Li Shouyi, the county magistrate of Yanjiang, Master Chu''s real name, Tang Yuansheng was accustomed to calling him Little Chu. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang said solemnly: Because he almost exposed his identity as a member of the Eternity Sect! Oh? Tang Yuansheng looked at Lu Yang with interest, waiting to see what kind of explanation he would give. Suddenly, there was a commotion from the foot of the mountain. It was Fang Qingyun leading a large group of people to investigate the crash site of the flying ship. There were even doctors in the group responsible for the rescue. Let''s leave first! Tang Yuansheng was still in a seriously injured state and didn''t want to face the government officials. With a wave of his sleeve, he took Lu Yang and the others and fled. Tang Yuansheng, familiar with the area, led the three of them into the Yanjiang Rudder. This was the safest place in Yanjiang County. Now tell me, how did Li Shouyi expose his identity when he is known for being meticulous? Lu Yang divulged everything about the Reverse Life Array, and added, Master Chu no, County Lord Li''s plan cannot said to be careless. First, he made Yizhanghong the scapegoat, and then he secretly set up the Reverse Life Array. As long as he destroyed the small flag afterwards, there would be no traces left. Tang Yuansheng nodded, Li Shouyi was always cautious in his actions, using the extremely obscure Reverse Life Array, this plan was faultless. But an accident still happened. The three of us opened a barbecue restaurant in this place, which is the best place to gather local information. We noticed a disciple of the Laurel Fairy Palace passing by accidentally. She seemed to be proficient in array methods and discerned the Reverse Life Talisman on the small flag! We can''t touch a disciple of the Five Great Immortal Sects. We feared that if anything happened to County Lord Li, it would involve the entire Eternity Sect. We advised him to hide promptly, but he insisted that it was a crucial time and he had to use the Reverse Life Array to ascend to the Nascent Soul Stage and couldn''t hide. We had no choice but to kill him before Great Xia captured him, eliminating future trouble! You noticed the officials earlier, right? The person leading them is the Chief Catcher Fang Qingyun. What could they be doing with so many people, if not to stop the Reverse Life Array from activating and capture County Lord Li! Tang Yuansheng nodded, thinking that Lu Yang and the others had done the right thing. The fact that a disciple from the Laurel Fairy Palace was in Yanjiang County could be investigated, and there was no way to deceive people about it. Moreover, Li Shouyi indeed attached great importance to ascending to the Nascent Soul Stage. Ordinary Rudder Masters are at the Golden Core Stage. Yanjiang County is a small county, so its Rudder Master can only be at the Golden Core Stage. Li Shouyi wanted to be transferred to a developed cultivation area as Rudder Master, so he had to ascend to the Nascent Soul Stage now. The reason was the same for the county magistrate. Promotion would be extremely difficult without reaching a certain realm. Man Gu looked at Lu Yang, startled. The plan didn''t include meeting Tang Yuansheng after killing Master Chu, let alone having a reason for the killing. How did Brother Lu come up with this on the spot? Meng Jingzhou quietly gave Lu Yang a thumbs-up. The reason Lu Yang had come up with was not much different from the one he had hastily fabricated. Chapter 103 – 102 Your mission is to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect i Chapter 103: Chapter 102 Your mission is to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Since Li Shouyi is already dead, his promotion is no longer considered. The government office might suspect demonic sect activities based on his identity and keep the people here obedient for a while. Tang Yunsheng swiftly made a decision; he was also raised from rank to rank and was decisive in his actions. As for the three of you, take out your bone cards. The three men handed over the bone cards with the word Manager. Tang Yunsheng went to the statue of the Immortal Eternity, paid his respects to the Immortal Eternity by kneeling three times, his hand emitted golden light as he quickly muttered some words that were indistinct. He swiped over the three bone cards and the characters for Manager changed to Rudder Master. Tang Yunsheng, as an Inspector, was authorized by the higher-ups and could make arrangements for the promotions and demotions of the Rudder Master and those below. Making Lu Yang and his group Rudder Masters was not Tang Yunsheng''s intention, but that of the higher-ups. As for which level of higher-ups, Tang Yunsheng was not clear. He heard it was the decision of the Deputy Master or even higher. He was just executing the orders. Which county are we supposed to serve as Rudder Masters? Meng Jingzhou seemed eager to flex his muscles. Tang Yunsheng shook his head: What are you thinking? You are only at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment and if you were the Rudder Master, can you command respect from the people below? The place like Yanjiang Rudder would not accept you. A Rudder Master will be parachuted into Yanjiang County. This is not your concern anymore. Then our Rudder Master status Your promotion to Rudder Masters was not my decision, but that of the higher-ups. They have elevated you to the level of Rudder Master without assigning duties, but they are giving you only ranks. In this way, you will gain many rights exclusive to Rudder Masters and will be less shackled. The higher-ups have entrusted you with a covert operation, and no one else can be told about it besides the four of us! The three of Lu Yang stood upright, eagerly awaiting. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tang Yunsheng whispered: The higher-ups have given you a year to find a way to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect, I''m your contact! The pupils of the three men shrank slightly, taken aback by the task. Tang Yunsheng waved his hand: I know this mission is extremely difficult. Among the Five Great Immortal Sects, Suspension Temple has very few people making it inconvenient to plant agents. Seek Dao Sect''s thinking is too free, making it difficult to infiltrate and if you do, you will be exposed due to not fitting in. The three of you have a high degree of compatibility with the Seek Dao Sect, and maybe you can successfully infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect. It''s not necessary for you to become disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. According to intelligence analysis, there are abundant entertainment industries within the Seek Dao Sect, and they recruit every year. You can use this opportunity to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect! Of course, what I''m saying is just one method. The sect will not interfere, you can be creative and find other ways. The deadline is one year. If you cannot complete the task within a year, the higher-ups will assign you a new task! Seeing the confident expressions of Lu Yang and his friends, Tang Yunsheng shook his head and laughed. They didn''t realize how difficult it was to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect. Many people had already lost their lives in the Seek Dao Sect. He took out three talismans and gave them to the trio: There are many dangers within the Seek Dao Sect. These are Teleportation Talismans. If the mission fails, use these talismans to escape immediately! These three were rare talents within the Eternity Sect, especially Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The Master naturally wanted to fully protect them. Dangerous situation within the Seek Dao Sect? Meng Jingzhou thought returning to the Seek Dao Sect was like coming home, where was the danger? The only possible danger was the Eldest Senior Sister. Did Little Chu ever tell you how to resurrect the Immortal Eternity? Lu Yang shook his head: Master Chu only told us the first step, which was to please the Immortal Eternity by killing. As for the second step, he said that our positions were too low and according to the regulations, it could not be disclosed. Tang Yunsheng said: Now that you all are Rudder Masters, you are qualified to know how to resurrect the Immortal Eternity. This is also the duty of all Rudder Masters, come, let me demonstrate it to you. Tang Yunsheng knelt in front of the Immortal Eternity, raised his hands high, and cried out loudly, Immortal Eternity, Miao Muzhen above, your most devoted follower is sincerely calling you here, please descend your Immortal Mark and protect the human race! After saying that, he knocked his head on the ground three times then stood up. The ceremony was completed. The three men were confused. That''s it? Man Gu was even muttering to himself, why does the name of Immortal Eternity sound like a Barbarian''s? Tang Yunsheng said: You must faithfully call the Immortal Eternity as I just did, but you can''t say ''Miao Muzhen''. Wiry is that? Because ''Miao Muzhen'' is not the real name of the Immortal Eternity. The trio was even more puzzled, if it''s not the real name, then why say it? Tang Yunsheng explained: To resurrect the Immortal Eternity, we must utter his title and his Immortal name. The first step of killing to please the Immortal Eternity means that the Immortal Eternity will guide us to speak his Immortal name in the dark when he''s pleased. We have learned from the ruins that his title is Immortal Eternity, but his Immortal name is not recorded in the ruins. Before the Immortal Eternity descends his Immortal Mark to hint us, our Eternity Sect can only try again and again. Out of respect for the Immortal Eternity, the time interval for calling the Immortal name has to be a month! Tang Yunsheng took out a battered copy of Great Xia Dictionary: The majority of names have been tried. Recently, I suspect that the Immortal Eternity is a Barbarian, and I''m trying with Barbarian names. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe was once a key force in protecting the Human race, which also aligned with the identity of the Immortal Eternity. Tang Yunsheng took out three thick notebooks and gave them to the three men. On the cover was written Notebooks of Already Called Immortal''s Names (120th Edition). The number of Immortal names recorded was so large that Lu Yang suspected that the Eternity Sect had tried all the names they could think of. We compile a Notebook of Already Called Immortal''s Names every few decades to avoid repetition. This is the latest compilation, all of you should look at it and try a call. Just don''t repeat what''s on the notebook. Lu Yang cried out: Immortal Eternity Archimedes is above, your most devout follower is sincerely calling upon you here, please descend your Immortal Mark and protect the human race! Meng Jingzhou cried out: Immortal Eternity Li Goudan is above Man Gu cried out: Immortal Eternity Yelu Slde is above Apparently, very few names were left for Immortal Eternity. After the three men called, the Immortal Eternity did not descend his Immortal Mark to resurrect himself. Alright, I''ve already relayed the mission that was given to me by the higher- ups for you, you gather your things and find a way on your own to infiltrate Seek Dao Sect. Yes. Back at the barbecue restaurant, Lan Ting was already waiting for the three in the lobby. Lu Yang and Lan Ting discussed and gave a simple account of what happened afterward, as well as the task given to them by Tang Yunsheng. The look in Lan Ting''s eyes was strange as she looked at the trio. The Eternity Sect is doomed sooner or later. Since you are leaving, it''s time for me to return to Fairy Palace to debrief on the mission. I had a great time in these past ten days, thank you three for your help. Although I did not join the demonic sect, helping you kill the Rudder Master counts as a major merit and I could earn quite a few contribution points. Lan Ting smiled sweetly as she said her reluctant farewell. The term ''Fate'' is indeed wondrous. Initially, she helped Lu Yang kill the tiger just because they were both from the Immortal Sect. She even had the task of infiltrating the demonic sect then, who would have thought that in the end, she, the one with the task, didn''t join the demonic sect, but Lu Yang and his group who initially didn''t even know about the demonic sect had joined the demonic sect. Now, Tang Yunsheng is still in the county and if there''s too much contact between them, Tang Yunsheng might discover it and that would cause unnecessary trouble. We''ll meet again if fate allows, on the long road of life! Goodbye! Take care! After bidding Lan Ting farewell, the three started to pack up their things. Meng Jingzhou suddenly remembered, What about our horses? Chapter 104 – 103 It seems like I got the name of the Immortal right…_i Chapter 104: Chapter 103 It seems like I got the name of the Immortal right_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Old Horse was lucky that he was found before he made any lifelong commitments to the brown female horse. Meng Jingzhou paid the fees and took away Old Horse and his carriage. No, no, no, You don''t have to pay this much for a stable stay, the stable boy pushed back. Don''t you want the feed money? I assume you want it, Meng Jingzhou was confused. Old Horse had already finished the high-quality feed brought for him, and Meng Jingzhou thought Old Horse had gotten so hungry that he had started eating the ordinary feed. The stable boy shook his head: Your horse didn''t eat anything. Huh? Meng Jingzhou was in the dark. He stroked Old Horse''s mane and asked, Have you been fasting? Old Horse snorted but didn''t answer. How could a horse talk? Meng Jingzhou menacingly threatened: If you don''t answer, there will be no more feed for you! After a long standoff between man and horse, Old Horse still didn''t answer, and Meng Jingzhou conceded defeat, guessing what was happening. He wondered how he managed to run away from home so smoothly back then. Even his sister knew he was going to run away. The rest of the family must have known, and none of them stopped him. They didn''t seem worried about any mishaps at all. Eliminating the possibility that he wasn''t their biological child, the only explanation could be that they knew he was safe. The answer was now clear as day. The horse pulling the cart was his best protection. Meng Jingzhou wondered about Old Horse''s cultivation level and his capability to protect him, it must be quite high. Meng Jingzhou complained: If you are so powerful, why didn''t you stop Eldest Senior Sister from getting in the carriage back then? Meng Jingzhou still remembered how foolish he was, thinking Eldest Senior Sister was a fellow examinee, allowing her to get in the carriage, and telling her he had obtained the exact exam questions for the entrance examination to the sect. It was truly shameful and disgraceful. If Old Horse had stopped Eldest Senior Sister, wouldn''t it have avoided the whole issue? Old Horse gave Meng Jingzhou a sidelong glance, as if looking at an idiot. Before leaving, Lu Yang greeted Guard Captain Wei, who was not surprised by the departure of the trio. No cultivator would truly run a barbecue shop for a lifetime, they were only interested in the novelty of it. Once the novelty wore off, they would stop. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What a pity, I''ll never be able to taste such delicious barbecue again, Guard Captain Wei sighed, I was hoping to catch more criminals in your barbecue shop and get promoted to a Chief Guard''s position. Guard Captain Wei estimated that capturing three more demon cultivators would see him promoted to Chief Guard. It''s good that you''re leaving, Yanjiang County might have some disturbances soon. What do you mean? Guard Captain Wei said in a low voice: You mustn''t tell anyone about this. I understand. Lu Yang was certainly trustworthy: You know County Lord Li, right? Now there are rumors that County Lord Li has colluded with a demon cultivator to get a promotion. It''s unclear whether it''s a lone demon cultivator or someone from a demonic sect, but the person''s cultivation level must be high, otherwise, he wouldn''t be qualified to collaborate with County Lord Li. County Lord Li''s corpse was found on Song Mountain, Chief Guard Fang suspects that a conflict of interest arose between the demon cultivator and County Lord Li. The fact that County Lord Li is dead and the demon cultivator is still alive indicates that the demon cultivator''s cultivation level is higher than County Lord Li''s. And County Lord Li was merely a step away from the Nascent Soul Stage, so you can imagine how high the demon cultivator''s cultivation level must be! Lu Yang shrank back his neck: What a cruel demon cultivator! That''s why I''m saying it''s a good thing you guys are leaving. Yanjiang County may seem peaceful, but who knows where a demon cultivator might be hiding, maybe right beside us! Lu Yang agreed wholeheartedly: Indeed. Man Gu bid farewell to the barbecue shop grudgingly. The glory of the Barbarian tribe''s barbecue would not be further glorified by his generation. The two ghouls were jubilant, celebrating that they didn''t have to barbecue day and night anymore. Before parting, Tang Yunsheng gave a farewell to the three men, admonishing them that infiltrating the Seek Dao Sect would be fraught with difficulty, and urged them to tread with caution. Lu Yang assured him, Rest easy, we will definitely fulfill our duty to our organization. We will infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect, steal their secrets, and glorify our Eternity Sect. On the carriage, Old Horse was not rushing or slacking off in driving; though it seemed slow, the strides were in fact quite large, which involved profound knowledge of space. Inside the carriage, the three began to chat about Immortal Eternity. Look, the notebook also has our names: Immortal Eternity Lu Yang, Immortal Eternity Meng Jingzhou, Immortal Eternity Man Gu, Lu Yang chuckled. It was quite amusing to see their own names in the notes of the demonic sect. He could find the names of all the people he knew, indicating the dedication of the demonic sect in resurrecting Immortal Eternity. What do you think Immortal Eternity was originally named, Mendeleev? Socrates? Meng Jingzhou grinned, Perhaps it was something lowly like Dog Egg or Dog Shit, too embarrassed to say it aloud, so he hid it instead, only referring to him by his title. It could potentially be a name from our Barbarian tribe. The three lacked any trace of reverence for Immortal Eternity, leaving Tang Yuansheng''s reminder to guess the immortal''s name at intervals, completely ignored. All of you should be careful, what if we accidentally guess Immortal Eternity''s actual name? Lu Yang warned. Whether Immortal Eternity was friend or foe was still undecided; the claim that Immortal Eternity bestowed protection upon the human race was solely from the mouth of the Eternity Sect and hence could not be fully trusted. How about this, from now on, let''s refer to ''Immortal Eternity'' as ''Fairy Eternity'', that way even if we accidentally say the correct name, Immortal Eternity won''t be resurrected, Lu Yang suggested. Lu Yang makes a good point, I agree, Meng Jingzhou voted in favor, raising his hand. Man Gu thought that Brother Lu was right to be meticulous. After traveling for a while in the carriage, the three felt hungry and decided to disembark under a small grove to eat. The small grove blocked the annoying sunlight, creating a quiet atmosphere. Faint birdsong could be heard from afar, making people relax involuntarily. Meng Jingzhou laid out the tablecloth, Lu Yang took out the pots and pans and the talisman for lighting the fire, and Man Gu summoned the ghouls. The two ghouls just got unemployed for half a day, and were summoned out by Man Gu to go back to their old job, skillfully starting a barbecue. Meng Jingzhou pulled out a cookbook and a bunch of bottles and jars, pushing them all to the two ghouls, Stop making barbecue, let''s change the taste, you two, make the dishes according to this menu. Lu Yang and Man Gu looked sideways, wondering why was he carrying a cookbook? The two ghouls could not but start from scratch, beginning with the simplest fried eggs. If you don''t work hard in your lifetime, you have to study diligently after death. The three of them showed no intention of taking fasting pills. Why take those when they could have tasty food? Tang Yunsheng guessed that Fairy Eternity is from your Barbarian tribe, did the Barbarian tribe have such a legend in ancient times? Lu Yang asked. Man Gu shook his head, I heard from my elders that the ancient Barbarian tribe fought against the heavens and the earth, and battled immortals, but I have never heard of our tribe giving birth to an immortal. It''s peculiar that those ruins, which recorded the greatness of Fairy Eternity, didn''t include her name. Meng Jingzhou analyzed logically, Think about it, during ancient times, everyone had grand titles and names. Before they fought, they announced their names. If Fairy Eternity came forward and said ''I''m Immortal Eternity Li Dog Egg''> rather, ''I''m Fairy Eternity Li Dog Egg'', she would have already lost half of her momentum in the battle! Fairy Eternity must have deleted this part of her shameful past! Lu Yang chimed in, laughing, Or maybe the name was too cute, without any deterrent power, like ''Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean'' or something. As if the seven words Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean touched some sort of cosmic mechanism, the world changed. An incomprehensible force circled above the three, shaping into a faint human-like silhouette. The initially relaxed Old Horse became instantly alert, positioning himself protectively in front of Meng Jingzhou and maintaining a fixed gaze at the force above. The three swallowed hard. It seemed like they had stirred up a hornet''s nest. Chapter 105 – 104 Still Relying on Eldest Senior Sister_i Chapter 105: Chapter 104 Still Relying on Eldest Senior Sister_i sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 What the hell! The three of them stared at each other, not knowing what to do next. How reliable is the Eternity Sect, didn''t they say it was Immortal Eternity? Why does calling Fairy Eternity also work! Lu Yang chastised the Eternity Sect for its unpredictability. They can''t even clarify whether their faith is in Immortal Eternity or Fairy Eternity, what kind of religion are you! Stop the nonsense and let''s run! Meng Jingzhou shouted, now wasn''t the time for complaints. The figure in the sky was as unstable as a dream mirage. She felt the causality relationship with Lu Yang, realizing that he had called out her real name, and turned into a stream of light, entering Lu Yang''s body. Just reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, such a weak existence. The figure arrived in Lu Yang''s spiritual space, which was yet to be expanded by Lu Yang and was only a small area. As the figure entered the spiritual space, Lu Yang also arrived here. The surroundings of the spiritual space were pitch black, as if there were invisible walls standing there, and only a small area in the middle had a bright light, where Lu Yang and the figure were standing. Lu Yang looked at the figure warily. Who are you! The figure laughed lightly, observing Lu Yang''s reaction with interest. Her voice was pleasant, but to Lu Yang, it sounded like a sentence from hell. Heh, you''ve already called out my name and still don''t knowwho I am? Lu Yang, who had been harboring a glimmer of hope, felt his heart sink. The worst-case scenario had occurred. He hadn''t expected the other party to be the deity of the Eternity Sect. The other party was an immortal, a real, resurrected immortal! The ability to resurrect simply by recalling her name represented a terrifying existence! What are you going to do? The figure disdainfully refused to answer Lu Yang''s question, instead asking, What year is it tonight, and who is in control of the world? Now it''s the era of the Great Xia Dynasty, and the highest ruler of the human race is Emperor Xia. Ten thousand years ago, it was the Great Yu Dynasty. The Great Yu Dynasty lasted for a hundred thousand years, and I don''t know about the dynasties before that. Emperor Xia? Great Xia? Great Yu? Unheard-of dynasties. The figure shook her head, then asked, How long have I been dead? This question was beyond Lu Yang''s knowledge: From what I know, you are an Immortal from the ancient times, who saved the human race when the Nameless One turned the stars into continents. Lu Yang hinted at her past heroic act of saving the human race, hoping she, being a righteous immortal, would refrain from doing anything unbecoming towards him, a junior. Nameless One? Stars turning into continents? Protecting the human race? What kind of nonsense is this? The figure was confused and didn''t understand what Lu Yang was talking about. Lu Yang almost cursed out loud. He knew the Eternity Sect was not trustworthy. Was there a single piece of the Eternity Sect''s information that was true? How could she be completely oblivious to these events? The figure realized that her era had long passed, so long ago that the human race had entirely forgotten about her, her immortal name. Had anyone in the world remembered her title and immortal name, she would have resurrected long ago, not being unaware of what the Great Yu Dynasty or the Great Xia Dynasty were. Nevertheless, since the world has forgotten her name, she would take over this boy''s body, and let the name of Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean resonate in the world once again. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang, her eyes filled with a touch of approval and amusement. Lu Yang had a bad feeling when he heard Fairy Eternity scoff, I see your cultivation level is low, and you''ve just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, but your Spirit Root is excellent, and you have a good foundation, so I will possess you and show you the flourishing world. Possess! Things were developing in a direction Lu Yang least wanted to see. Lu Yang refused to be possessed like this, putting up a stance and confronting Fairy Eternity, throwing a set of punches like a woman would. Don''t think you''re amazing just because you''re an immortal! Fairy Eternity scoffed, what could these soft punches do? She had already surveyed the surroundings; two ghost figures, two Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, and a Dragon horse, none of them could hinder her from possessing! If Meng Jingzhou or Man Gu were here, they would surely recognize that Lu Yang was striking with the ultimate move of the Imitation Fist, the Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing. At the Seek Dao Sect, Yun Zhi was in the grand meeting hall, discussing various matters of the Sect with eight elders. I believe we should allocate more Spirit Stones to our Elixir Cauldron Peak. We are on the verge of a major breakthrough in the Path of Elixir. At this historic moment, no amount of Spirit Stone is too much! Giving the Spirit Stone to your Elixir Cauldron Peak is no better than giving it to our medicinal garden, it''s high time to change the base Array Method, the herbs would grow stronger! The Elders voiced their opinions on which side should be allotted the Spirit Stone, each refusing to yield, Yun Zhi was about to speak, when the eight Elders saw Yun Zhi was about to speak, they stopped talking. Suddenly, Yun Zhi''s body paused, that feeling from last time came again, was it Lu Yang borrowing his power? A trace of power appeared at Yun Zhi''s fingertips, should she give it him? Last time Lu Yang could easily borrow power from Yun Zhi, that was because Yun Zhi wasn''t prepared, but this time Yun Zhi was prepared and did not allow any power to spill out. Yun Zhi thought for a moment, withdrew her power, and decided to go see what Lu Yang was doing for herself. You Elders continue the discussion, I will be right back. Yun Zhi''s Divine Soul left her body, leisurely roamed the heavens and earth, leaving the Elders looking at each other. The Divine Soul flew into the air, leaped deeply, then raced at an incredible speed to its destination, entering Lu Yang''s body. Just as she entered Lu Yang''s body, she heard Fairy Eternity snicker: Just give up resisting and let me possess you. Yun Zhi at first glance could tell that Fairy Eternity was indeed an Immortal Soul, although weak, it was still a complete Immortal Soul. How dare you make a move on my Junior Brother? Yun Zhi reached out her delicate hand and struck at Fairy Eternity. Who is it! Fairy Eternity was taken aback, she did not feel the arrival of the other party at all. Although this had something to do with her just being revived and her Immortal Soul being weak, it was still surprising. Fairy Eternity felt somewhat reassured, during her time of death, the human race had managed to birth such geniuses. Ask Dao Sect, Yun Zhi. Fairy Eternity wanted to block Yun Zhi''s hand, but found it impossible to resist the other''s seemingly weak but profound and indescribable move, as if it embodied all the principles of magic skills. Wait, wait, we may have a misunderstanding, it was just a joke with the junior! Fairy Eternity''s face changed drastically, she did all she could to block this move, the power of the opponent was far beyond her expectations. Cloud Zhi just ignored what Fairy Eternity was saying and without hesitation, she slapped down, suppressing Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity was furious and resisted forcefully: Don''t push it, girl, don''t think that I, Immortal Fairy, am afraid of you! You must not insult an Immortal! Seeing that Fairy Eternity still wanted to resist, Yun Zhi frowned and threw Lu Yang out of the spiritual world. It was not convenient for her to make a move with Lu Yang here. Huff Finally, Lu Yang left the spiritual world and returned to reality. He exhaled, feeling lucky to have survived. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu saw Lu Yang regain his senses and quickly stepped forward to ask what happened. Just now, Lu Yang had been staring blankly ahead with lifeless eyes. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were so flustered that they didn''t know what to do. Later, a fairy soul that looked like Elder Sister descended from the sky and entered Lu Yang''s body. I don''t know. Lu Yang shook his head. It wasn''t that he didn''t have faith in his Eldest Sister, but the other party was an Immortal, and from the ancient era at that. The Eldest Sister once said that there were no Immortals in the world, which meant she must not be an Immortal. When the two people fought, Lu Yang didn''t know who would win or who would lose. If Elder Sister is there, there should be no problem. When Meng Jingzhou said this, he also didn''t know, he knew that Elder Sister was very strong, but exactly how strong, he didn''t know. Alright, come in. Soon Lu Yang heard Elder Sister''s voice inside his body, the voice was as cold as ever. Lu Yang returned to the spiritual space again, seeing the high and mighty Fairy Eternity beaten quite miserably, trying hard to explain to Elder Sister that she was a good person. I just barely revived, wanted to play a joke with the junior, I am a woman, why would I possess a male cultivator, I, Yellow Bean, am a person with a reputation, I will not do such a disgraceful thing. Besides, I''m an Immortal Soul. A body at the Foundation Establishment Stage can''t withstand my power. Elder Sister quietly looked at Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean and after an unknown period of time, she finally responded. Oh. She seemed to believe Fairy Eternity''s explanation. Chapter 106 – 105: The Unlucky Fairy Eternity i Chapter 106: Chapter 105: The Unlucky Fairy Eternity i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Your real name is Yellow Bean? Lu Yang asked skeptically. Fairy Eternity put on a serious face: You mere mortal, you cannot address me by my immortal name. You must call me Fairy Eternity! So Fairy Eternity, your real name is Yellow Bean? Fairy Eternity turned red: My parents gave me this name. I can''t just change it. Yun Zhi interrupted their pointless conversation: Tell me, what have you been up to? You''ve only been gone for two months, and you''ve already got yourself entangled with an immortal. Fairy Eternity corrected Yun Zhi: Watch your words, I''m not the one who courted him. You make me sound like a desperate person! The only response Fairy Eternity received was Yun Zhi''s cold stare. Realizing that she had just resurrected and was weak, Fairy Eternity didn''t want to make an enemy unnecessarily. However, she was a renowned immortal who once commanded respect in ancient times. She had to maintain some dignity and make it clear that she was not to be trifled with. As you wish. Lu Yang glanced at the unusually compliant Fairy Eternity, then faced Eldest Senior Sister''s cold gaze, and honestly recounted his adventures during the past month. I didn''t do much really. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu found me, saying that there was a Tiger Demon causing trouble in the mountains of Yanjiang County. Killing it would earn us contribution points. We decided it was a profitable task and went for it. We killed the Tiger Demon easily. When we were inventorying, we found out that the demon was linked to a demonic sect. We followed the lead, hoping to wipe out some cultists to help the people. Later, we heard that the demonic sect was recruiting. We decided to give it a shot and surprisingly we all got in. Once we joined, the local head of the demonic sect took us under his wing and appointed us as managers. Although we were in the Demon Path, our hearts were with the Righteous Path. While in the demonic sect, we discovered that the local leader had secretly set up a Reverse Life Array to break through the Golden Core Stage. After a heroic battle, we managed to kill him. Coincidentally, the higher-ups in the demonic sect came to inspect us. They found the three of us promising and promoted us to Rudder Masters. They even sent us back to the Seek Dao Sect as undercover agents. Fairy Eternity laughed, Such a silly demonic sect, they even sent you guys back to spy. What''s the name of the sect? I need to tease them if I meet them. Eternity Sect, they worship you, Lu Yang said. Fairy Eternity''s smile froze on her face. Lu Yang continued: The Eternity Sect told us that during the time when the Ancient Nameless One was refining the stars into the mainland, Immortal Eternity saved the human race. As long as we chant the name of Immortal Eternity, the immortal can be resurrected and save the human race once again. On the way back, the three of us got bored and started guessing Immortal Eternity''s real name. We were afraid that if we accidentally resurrected the immortal, we wouldn''t be able to face the consequences, so we changed Immortal Eternity''s gender and started calling her Fairy Eternity. And then, as you see, Eldest Senior Sister, I summoned her. Yun Zhi nodded, Your experiences are rich indeed. Successfully infiltrating the Eternity Sect and being promoted to Rudder Masters is quite a commendable feat. The demonic sects'' selection methods have their merits, since they can distinguish between good and evil. It wasn''t easy for you to enter the Eternity Sect. I''ve also heard about the Eternity Sect''s attempt to resurrect Immortal Eternity but didn''t know the specifics. I didn''t expect you to accidentally succeed. Yun Zhi turned her gaze to the perplexed Fairy Eternity: What about you? Anything you want to say? Fairy Eternity shook her head: I''ve never heard of the Eternity Sect, nor do I know who the Ancient Nameless One is who refined the stars, nor do I remember saving the human race. The era I was in was known as The Age of Heaven''s Will, indicating that I had the favor of heaven and was destined for greatness. I was born a human and achieved the Dao Fruit during the Age of Heaven''s Will, becoming an immortal. Because of the unique ability of the Dao Fruit, I was named Fairy Eternity. Yun Zhi casually explained, The Age of Heaven''s Will is what we refer to as the ancient times. Fairy Eternity continued: Beyond myself, there were four others who became immortals at that time. Later, someone unknown attacked me from behind and killed me outright, so I died thoroughly. Just as the Eternity Sect said, as long as someone calls out our title and our immortal name, I can be resurrected. I just don''t know why I was inaccurately referred to as Immortal Eternity, which delayed my resurrection until now. Even now, I don''t know how long I''ve been dead. Fairy Eternity also felt wronged. She had just resurrected and wanted to show off in front of the juniors to scare them into obedience. But the guy just called over his Eldest Senior Sister. This wasn''t all; the Eldest Senior Sister was so formidable, she instantly suppressed her. Who was she supposed to talk to about this? Why did she run into such a powerful person just after resurrecting? After listening, Yun Zhi analyzed: It''s not necessarily inaccurate. Someone might have wanted to resurrect you but didn''t want to create a causality with you. So, they used the Eternity Sect to call out your title and immortal name and intentionally referred to you as ''Immortal Eternity''. Once the Eternity Sect tried all the names and realized something was wrong, they would suspect that they remembered the title incorrectly. Then, it would be the Eternity Sect reviving you, creating causality with you, and not related to the person behind the scenes. Those with higher cultivation levels value causality more, believing that everything is manipulated by causality. At this point, Yun Zhi frowned slightly. Now, it was not the Eternity Sect and Fairy Eternity who had created causality, but Lu Yang who had unwittingly taken on this enormous causality. As for how long you''ve been dead, Yun Zhi paused and asked, don''t you know who refined the stars? It was still in a light tone, but Lu Yang sensed a hint of seriousness. This indicated that Eldest Senior Sister attached great importance to this question. Fairy Eternity shook her head in confusion: I don''t know what''s going on. When I was alive, we all lived on the stars. Has someone refined the stars into continents? Yun Zhi nodded, Before the Great Xia Dynasty was the Great Yu Dynasty and before that was the Great Qian Dynasty. The Age of Heaven''s Will or the ancient times that you refer to, was before that. Both Great Qian and Great Yu lasted for 100,000 years before being replaced. The Great Xia has also lasted for 100,000 years. Some people say this is a curse from the ancient times, that each dynasty can only exist for 100,000 years. After those 100,000 years, the dynasty collapses, and a new star rises to establish a new dynasty on the ruins. At the end of the ancient times, an immortal refined the stars into a continent. The whole world has since taken on a new appearance and become what we now know as the Central Continent. In other words, you''ve been dead for at least 300,000 years. Fairy Eternity was surprised: So long? If I had known, I would have deposited my Spirit Stones in a bank. Can you imagine how much interest that would be? Lu Yang: sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy, aren''t you focusing on the wrong point? Chapter 107 – 106: Triumphant Return i Chapter 107: Chapter 106: Triumphant Return i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 How did you use my power? Yun Zhi looked at Lu Yang with some confusion. She knew that given his experiences, he had no right to access the profound and difficult God Descent Technique. Uhh I just somehow gained a technique called Imitation Fist. When I was training, I thought to myself, the Imitation Fist is a technique that emulates objects and gains their advantages. So why limit myself to mimicking animals? People can be mimicked too. Among the people I know, Elder Sister, you''re the strongest, so I mimic you and gain your power. Yun Zhi: She has been proficient in magic skills since she was a child and is considered a magic prodigy. She can learn any magic skill with just one look and correct its defect to make it perfect. She even extrapolated many long-lost magic skills, such as the God Descent Technique. But she''s never seen a situation like Lu Yang''s. Even if I was to give you a bit of my power, it would be too much for you to handle right now. You should avoid using this kind of martial arts skill casually. Lu Yang understood Eldest Senior Sister''s meaning: Solve problems by yourself, and don''t summon me casually unless necessary. And you, leave Lu Yang''s body. Fairy Eternity, in a rare show of determination, shook her head in refusal: I can''t separate from him. Huh? Yun Zhi''s voice rose by a pitch, and seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Fairy Eternity quickly elaborated. I just revived, and my Divine Soul is fragile. I need a body to stay in. Lu Yang shouted my name and revived me, creating a special causality between us that forces me to stay within his body. When this special causality disappears and my Divine Soul is strong enough, I can leave his spiritual space. Lu Yang contemplated: Like carrying a baby for ten months? Fairy Eternity indignantly refuted: Can''t you use a more appropriate analogy! Lu yang shrugged. He lacked imagination and could not think of a better example. I can shatter your Divine Soul directly and revive you, the Eldest Senior Sister''s eyes fell on Fairy Eternity, and she felt a heavy pressure on her. That won''t work. The knowledge of my name came from Lu Yang. Essentially, it was still Lu Yang who revived me. Your approach won''t work. Yun Zhi was silent for a moment. She then held up her single hand to control a technique, casting a golden imprint. The imprint was branded in Lu Yang''s spiritual space where it faded and disappeared. What is This is a Divine Soul Imprint that I created. If you take any actions that are harmful to him, this imprint will be activated and shatter your Divine Soul. When that happens, hope that some fool will call your name correctly again in three hundred thousand years, her warning was obvious. Fairy Eternity shivered. You actually don''t need to be so cautious about me. After my Divine Soul is restored, I can directly reconstitute my Immortal body without needing to possess anyone anyway. Moreover, I need to sleep to recover my strength, and I don''t know when I will wake up. She yawned. Immortals can get tired too? Lu Yang was surprised. Fairy Eternity yawned again and again: It''s all due to our fight earlier, which consumed most of my strength As she spoke, Fairy Eternity''s eyelids began to droop, and she fell asleep: Good night, don''t wake me up until the end of the world. Once Yun Zhi made sure Fairy Eternity was really asleep, she left the Spiritual Space and appeared in the world as a Divine Soul. Eldest Senior Sister, you''ve worked hard! Meng Jingzhou greeted her with unprecedented politeness. Hello, Eldest Senior Sister. Man Gu was as honest and straightforward as ever. Even though he had never done anything wrong, for some reason, he felt afraid when he saw Eldest Senior Sister. Don''t tell anyone about the revival of Fairy Eternity. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes! The two said in unison. Old Horse also echoed. And, stop messing around on the way and hurry back to the Seek Dao Sect! Yun Zhi left these words, transformed her Divine Soul into a stream of light, and went back to the Seek Dao Sect to continue her meeting. The three quickly packed up their playful attitudes, got on the horse-drawn carriage and left. Huh? How are we moving so fast? Meng Jingzhou could see the scenery outside the carriage through the window. He noticed that the landscape was whizzing by at a speed ten times faster than before! The old horse, previously slow and deliberate, was suddenly galloping at an incredibly fast speed, using spatial magic to traverse space. This speed was so fast that they arrived at the Seek Dao Sect in a fraction of the time they expected. The old horse knew that Yun Zhi''s last sentence, hurry back to Seek Dao Sect, was not directed at them three, but at him. Ha ha, the Seek Dao Sect, I''m back! Meng Jingzhou laughed with his arms wide-open, giving off a triumphant feeling. Their mission to pretend to be a part of the demonic sect and act as villains, all to earn contribution points and show off their achievements, was finally at an end. So, the first thing they did upon returning to the sect was to exchange the contribution points at the Task Hall. They walked into the Task Hall with heads held high, disregarding everything else, strutting around like three crabs fresh out of water. Inside the Task Hall, missions collected from various places were posted all over the walls. Senior Brothers and Sisters were all searching for suitable tasks. Lu Yang noticed that the task to find a Nascent Soul Stage Two-winged Fierce Tiger was still on the wall-it seems Master Li Hong from Shanhai Pass has yet to locate his beloved pet. The task related to the possible discovery of a Cave Heaven on Kunwu Mountain was taken down, presumably because it had been fully explored. There were new tasks, such as some places where the traces of Nascent Soul Stage Demon Cultivators were found and personnel were needed to eliminate them. Some places discovered ancient ruins and needed teams to explore them. There were also places where two Great Powers were divorcing and mediators were needed, and so on. Seeing the three''s interesting way of walking, the Senior Brother on duty at the front desk teased: Have you three disciples saved the world? Lu Yang modestly replied: Almost. We''ve completed a secret mission and need to report to the Grand Elder. The expression of the Senior Brother at the front desk changed. A completed secret mission was a matter of great importance, beyond his capability to handle, and nobody dared to joke about it: The Grand Elder is having a meeting in the Council Hall. Elder Brother Dai is in charge of the Task Hall in his stead. Why don''t you report to him? The meeting in the Council Hall had been going on for half a day and has not ended yet. The Task Hall was located on Reward and Punishment Peak, the mountain presided over by the Grand Elder. In the Grand Elder''s absence, everything on the Reward and Punishment Peak was managed by Dai Bufan. Please inform Elder Brother for us. Dai Bufan was a bit confused when he heard the message from the Junior Brother. He didn''t remember assigning a secret mission to Lu Yang and his friends. Could it be arranged by the Master? But it didn''t make sense because the Master would tell him everything. Suppressing his doubts, he said: Let them in. Yes, Sir. The three were invited into the core area of the Task Hall, where Dai Bufan was lying back in his chair, reading files. These were reports from all over, which contained information that could lead to potential tasks. Dai Bufan put down the files, picked up his tea cup. The tea had been brewed with freshly plucked Enlightenment tea: Speak up, what have you guys been up to? Man Gu, showing off his communication skills, said succinctly, We joined the demonic sect. What! Meng Jingzhou glared at Man Gu, then explained to Dai Bufan, Ignore Man Gu, we just joined the demonic sect. Chapter 108 – 107: The Weapons Used by the Chapter 108: Chapter 107: The Weapons Used by the lease reading n novelcool.?M Confucian Cultivator_i Translator: 549690339 Finally, it was Lu Yang who stepped up, explaining the situation in just a few sentences. If it hadn''t been for Lu Yang''s quick explanation, Dai Bufan would have driven you two out, as you are harmful to our Seek Dao Sect! Look at what you''ve done to this honest Man Gu! He even admits being a member of the demonic sect. So, you have joined the Eternity Sect and even reached the position of the Rudder Master? Dai Bufan reevaluated the three of them. A Rudder Master is a mid-level member of the demonic sect, privy to many secrets; even the specific process of reviving the Immortal Eternity is clear to them. The Four Great Devil Sects always keep their secret work well. Dai Bufan has always wanted to know how Immortal Eternity was revived. Lu Yang thought to himself that not only was the process clear, but Fairy Eternity was also currently sleeping soundly in his spiritual world. Speaking of which, since Fairy Eternity incarnates within me, why should I be a Rudder Master? They should appoint me as the sect master. Good, you have done a great job! Dai Bufan slapped his thigh. It''s tough to trace the whereabouts of the demonic sect, and they are prepared everywhere for the Righteous Path. He always struggled to get firsthand information and wanted to plant moles within the demonic sect but always failed. It was beyond his expectation that the trio of Lu Yang brought him surprising news. That Tang Yunsheng expects you to infiltrate our sect as undercover agents from the Eternity Sect, right? Then follow his instruction. In half a month, the Seek Dao Sect will recruit a group of new service personnel to expand our internal entertainment industry. I will include your three names in the selected list, Dai Bufan decided promptly. As for Yanjiang Rudder Do you have a list of members from Yanjiang Rudder? Yes. Lu Yang took out the prepared list and handed it to Dai Bufan. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dai Bufan looked at Lu Yang with deep meaning. Although this kid is shrewd, he is clever enough to realize what Dai Bufan plans to do, hence prepared in advance. When you contact Tang Yunsheng again, disguise yourselves well and try to get as much information about the Eternity Sect as possible. Being undercover agents in the Eternity Sect is your mission. Unlike others, you don''t need to complete three tasks every year. As for your contribution points, the highest reward for a Foundation Establishment Stage task is 1,000 points. You eliminated two Tiger demons and four members of the demonic sect, including a late-stage Golden Core, and successfully prevented the Reverse Life Array''s activation, which is a huge contribution. Two Foundation Establishment Stage Tiger demons and three Foundation Establishment Stage members of the demonic sect, that''s 750 points. Killing Master Chu and preventing the Reverse Life Array, that''s 1,000 points. Infiltrating the demonic sect to become the Rudder Master is 1,000 points. Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, you both earn 2,750 points. Lu Yang, you performed exceptionally well in this process. On the base of 2,750 points, I will grant an additional 250, bringing it to 3,000 points. The trio were overwhelmed with joy, stunned by the number of points they received. With so many points, they could afford many items on the exchange list and this will be enough to splurge for a while. If you get any more intelligence about the Eternity Sect, you will also be rewarded with points. After giving some reminders about confidentiality, Dai Bufan allowed the trio to leave. After leaving, Lu Yang ran into a familiar face in the Task Hall, Elder Brother Li Dan who had once recommended weapons to Lu Yang. Standing next to the fierce-looking Brother Li Dan was a petite Senior Sister. Brother Li Dan. Lu Yang and Man Gu said in unison. Lu Yang and Man Gu looked at each other in surprise, not expecting that they both knew Brother Li Dan. Man Gu introduced: This is Brother Li Dan who bought the barbecue recipe for a hundred contribution points. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou finally understood. They remembered that Man Gu had mentioned that a senior brother bought his barbecue recipe and even won the heart of a senior sister with it. Hello, Brother Li Dan greeted with a smile, looking even more ferocious. Dai Bufan used his Spiritual Sense to call over the chatty Li Dan: Junior Brother Li Dan, Junior Sister Dingxiang, come here for a moment. There''s a task that suits you. Elder Brother Dai has asked the two of us to go ahead. Li Dan and Dingxiang hurriedly left. Dai Bufan handed over a list of Yanjiang Rudder members to the two: This is a list of demonic sect members I got through special channels. It only contains names, no specific addresses. I want you two to go to Yanjiang County, find everyone on this list and eliminate them all at once. Let no one slip through the net. Yes! The two were thrilled, they had been worrying about which task to take on when Elder Brother Dai assigned them this one. Pack up and get going. Yes! Wait, one more thing. Before leaving, the two were stopped by Dai Bufan, Don''t open a barbecue shop while you''re covertly operating in Yanjiang County. Alt? Oh. What are you looking to buy? Lu Yang asked Man Gu. I want a weapon suitable for a Confucian Cultivator, can''t keep using Brother Meng as a weapon every time. Meng Jingzhou felt somewhat offended. What about this fan? The phrases of poems on the surface, slightly waving it can generate a wind blade, and concealed in between the folds are soul-breaking needles. They could be discreetly shot out along with the wind blade. Lu Yang saw an interesting weapon. Seems too refined, do they have anything more powerful? What about this Black Sand Iron Hammer? It''s made of black sand iron. It weighs a ton, has an embedded array method to make it heavier when swung down and lighter when lifted, making it easy to swing. It can shatter a hill if struck hard enough, no Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator dares to directly withstand a hit from this. Seven hundred and eighty contribution points. Man Gu was slightly tempted, he thought it fit his fighting style, but he still refused. That''s still not what I''m looking for. I need a weapon for a Confucian Cultivator. Lu Yang didn''t give up. He scrolled to the bottom of the list, where he found something good. Sleep Talisman, composed of recitations from the ''Words of the Saint'', effectively promotes sleep. One contribution point. If we stick this talisman on the hammer, the ''Words of the Saint'' will play automatically during battle. Wouldn''t this hammer then be a weapon for a Confucian Cultivator? Man Gu''s eyes lit up, agreeing that Brother Lu had a flexible mind. Why hadn''t he thought of this perfect solution before? I''ll take it! With seven hundred and eighty-one contribution points, Man Gu obtained his beloved weapon. Man Gu swirled his big hammer around. With the ''Words of the Saint'' attached to the hammer handle, it was obvious at a glance that he was a Confucian Cultivator. Meng Jingzhou was not in need of any particular weapons. He bought several carts of high-quality grass feed to reward his old horse. Lu Yang purchased some items that might come in handy during a fight: White Bone Regenerate Pill. If a chunk of flesh was cut off during a fight, the consumption of this pill could regenerate it instantly, rejuvenating energy. Gold Light Curse, in a fighting situation, it could form a protective layer of golden light that could block multiple attacks, offering full-body protection. It is more effective than the sesame seed cake served in the cafeteria. Lu Yang thought the Gold Light Curse was a good item, and bought ten of it all at once. Clothes that auto-clean themselves. No need to cast the Cleaning Clothes Spell for these clothes to remain clean as new, making them the perfect outfit to wear while eating Sichuan Hot Pot. Moreover, these clothes had undergone a refining process and did not need to worry about being carried away by the enemy with a Storage Ring. Lu Yang planned ahead, fearing that the enemy might be just as imaginative as himself. Chapter 109 – 108: Removing this talisman will let the master out 1 Chapter 109: Chapter 108: Removing this talisman will let the master out 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 When Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, his Eldest Senior Sister was still absent, with only the puppets guarding the house. The meeting is going on for this long? Is there a discussion about the distribution of Spirit Stones? In Lu Yang''s experience, only in such a case would a meeting be extended this long. The elders always had eccentric ideas that were constrained by a lack of Spirit Stones. Upon encountering an opportunity to gain these stones, they would fight relentlessly for it. As he was thinking about this, he saw eight streaks of light flying out of the main hall. Eight elders exited the hall and his Eldest Senior Sister leisurely walked out, indicating the meeting had concluded. You''re back? I just got back. Yun Zhi, scanning Lu Yang with her Spiritual Sense and confirming that Yellow Bean was still sleeping in the spirit world, spoke, There are still many mysteries about Fairy Eternity, ones that even she herself might not know. I will visit some friends and see if I can gain any insight. You should practice diligently here at Sky Gate Mountain, and strive for your mid-stage Foundation Establishment. Yes. Without uttering another word, Yun Zhi flew into the sky, her silhouette blurring, and disappeared in an unknown direction. After Yun Zhi left, Lu Yang looked at the puppet, who had once accompanied him during his cultivation, eager to spar. The puppet quickly had him beaten and defeated. Unable to beat even a puppet, Lu Yang was overwhelmed with a sense of defeat, and he started practicing meditation earnestly. Since his eldest senior sister was busy dealing with his matters, he couldn''t afford to be lazy either. Apprentice, has my apprentice returned? A voice, eerie as a specter, reached Lu Yang''s ears. Covering his ears subconsciously didn''t stop the voice. It had an inexplicable enticing power. Who is this! Lu Yang was vigilant as he looked around. He didn''t recall having a master. It had always been his Eldest Senior Sister who taught him. Wait a second, he did have a Master. Lu Yang is back. I am your master, Daoist Buyu. The current Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, Daoist Buyu, had disappeared for a decade. The Sect Leader had disappeared for ten years, and yet the sect continued to function smoothly. They even recruited a new batch of disciples. The sect felt no different whether the sect leader was present or absent. Master?! Lu Yang was shocked. Upon becoming a disciple under Daoist Buyu''s guidance, he had never met his master in a year. His Eldest Senior Sister always mentioned that the Master was in seclusion and therefore could not meet him. Could it be that his master had finally completed his seclusion? It''s me. Even though you have never seen me, I have been paying attention to you all along. I''m very pleased that you were able to channel qi into your body and successfully establish your foundation, said the voice, full of vicissitudes, sounding like a kindly grandfather. Master, where are you? You can''t come out because you''re in seclusion? Lu Yang felt something was amiss. If his master could see him, and talk to him, then why hadn''t he heard anything in the past year? The voice sighed deeply, full of unspoken bitterness, Ah, it''s a long story. I have been in Sky Gate Mountain all along, but I am temporarily unable to leave my current location. There are some things that can''t be explained in a few words. You just need to follow the path I tell you, and you will be able to see me. Despite having doubts, Lu Yang didn''t feel any danger. This was Sky Gate Mountain, and the person was his own master. Most importantly, his eldest senior sister had never warned him about this issue. If there were any dangers, his eldest senior sister would''ve warned him long ago. First, find the pine forest halfway up the mountain. In the pine forest, there''s a three hundred meter tall ancient pine, the largest one in the whole forest. Lu Yang easily found the ancient pine that Daoist Buyu spoke of. He remembered that the puppet once picked pine nuts from here to make masquerade for him, which tasted very delicious. Lightly tap on the ancient pine three times, wait for three seconds, then tap three more times. Lu Yang did as told, and suddenly the space beside the ancient pine distorted. An area appeared as if a piece of camouflage cloth was flying up, revealing the reality. A large area of pine trees on the eastern side of the ancient pine vanished, replaced by a dark abode. At the entrance of the abode, there was a golden talisman that was very eye-catching. The voice of Daoist Buyu seemed to come from this abode. Lu Yang tentatively called out, Master? Ah, my good disciple. We finally meet. An elderly man with an immortal bearing walked out of the abode, a duster hanging on his arm. He seemed somewhat moved when he saw Lu Yang. Was this his youngest disciple? Daoist Buyu stopped at the entrance, not taking another step forward. What happened with you Master? Are you trapped here? When my Eldest Senior Sister comes back, I will ask her to rescue you! Lu Yang said urgently. No No No. Daoist Buyu quickly stopped Lu Yang. If it wasn''t for the fact that Yun Zhi had left Sky Gate Mountain, he wouldn''t have dared to call Lu Yang over. Don''t tell your Eldest Senior Sister that we met. Why is that? Daoist Buyu looked up at the ceiling of the cave, his gaze complicated, People live for fame and fortune. As the sect leader of the Five Great Immortal Sects, I have immense power, prompting many to want my position. I can understand. Back in the day in order to take this seat, I also went through many bloody battles and stood out amongst my peers. I thought that once I became the sect leader everything would be settled. However, I never thought that I would be betrayed by the one closest to me. As he said this, Daoist Buyu looked as though it pained him to remember the past, but he had no choice but to recall it. Your Eldest Senior Sister is extremely talented, and the position of the sect leader would have definitely become hers once I retired. But she couldn''t wait until the day of my retirement, and broke our agreement. She trapped me here, and assumed the role of Acting Sect Leader, taking charge of all the affairs of the sect. How has the development of the sect been in these ten years? Did your Eldest Senior Sister follow my plan? Lu Yang was startled. He heard from his Senior brothers and sisters that the sect had prospered tremendously over these ten years, and it was vibrant with life. Most of the credit went to the Eldest Senior Sister. Could it be that all of this was in Master''s plan? Lu Yang relayed everything he had heard truthfully, earning a somewhat gratified response from Daoist Buyu, Xiao Yun has done well. She also managed the sect well, even in my absence. It''s just a pity What''s a pity? It''s a pity because it wasn''t me managing it personally. If it were me, there would have been a better management strategy. So, can you come out? Daoist Buyu sighed bitterly. He tried to walk out of the abode, but as soon as he took a step forward, countless purple lightning bolts erupted from the entrance of the abode. These lightning bolts engulfed Daoist Buyu, frightening him into retreating and using his duster to put out the flames on his body. You see, I can''t come out. Then, how can I save you? There is a golden talisman written by Xiao Yun at the entrance of the abode. As long as you take it off, I can come out. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang looked at Daoist Buyu suspiciously, Is it that simple? Yes, it''s that simple. Xiao Yun said that if anyone takes off the talisman, it means that I am not destined to be imprisoned here. It conforms with destiny, so I should naturally be let out. Lu Yang looked closely and saw not the usual strange patterns on the golden talisman, but only seven large characters left by his Eldest Senior Sister: Let''s see who dares to remove it. Chapter 110 – 109: The Past of Daoist Buyu_1 Chapter 110: Chapter 109: The Past of Daoist Buyu_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang backed off a couple of steps silently, making it clear that he had no intention of removing the talisman. This way, even if Eldest Senior Sister were to fall from the sky, he could deny any association. The phrase of not staying under a crumbling wall probably applies to this situation. The talisman left by Eldest Senior Sister did not have any fluctuation of spiritual essence. It wasn''t dangerous to remove it, but Lu Yang dared not to do it. Only if he was tired of living would he peel that talisman off. Master, it''s not that your disciple isn''t filial, but he only has one life. Plus, there''s an immortal in his Spiritual Space. If Eldest Senior Sister beats me to death, it''d be a two-for-one deal, not worth it. Seeing Lu Yang being hesitant, raising his hand and then putting it down, Daoist Buyu could guess his concerns. Lu Yang wasn''t the first to react this way. He wasn''t surprised and chuckled, It''s normal if you don''t know much about me. You can ask other elders about me. You''ll have a better understanding, and you''ll know that I''m not lying. Just don''t tell them about Xiao Yun imprisoning me. Xiao Yun has been managing the Seek Dao Sect for ten years, not all elders may side with me. Lu Yang felt that his master had a point. He only knew his master as Daoist Buyu but never really understood what kind of person he was. Perhaps this was an opportunity. Thinking like this, he left the pine forest. After Lu Yang left, Daoist Buyu scratched his head. He''d asked several people to remove the talisman, but none wanted to do it. What''s on the talisman that scares them so much? He craned his neck to see, but couldn''t make out what the talisman looked like. Lu Yang returned to the Task Hall again, only to be told that the Grand Elder was out and not in the sect. Lu Yang, feeling helpless, went to the Teaching Peak where the Second Elder resided. The Teaching Peak was responsible for teaching basic cultivation knowledge. Lu Yang had crammed there for a month when he first joined the Seek Dao Sect, but he had never seen the Second Elder. Senior Brother, is the Second Elder here? Lu Yang asked the disciple who was on duty at Teaching Peak. The Senior Brother looked at Lu Yang with odd eyes, You''re looking for Second Elder? You should go to the medicine garden. The one laying at the entrance is him. Lu Yang was stunned, not expecting that Uncle Ba who instructed him to dig soil was the Second Elder. He thanked the Senior Brother and went to the medicine garden where he indeed found Uncle Ba. Hmm? You want to come dig soil again? Uncle Ba asked with a smile. No, I just wanted to ask about my master. Air, Old Nine, of course I know. The moment Uncle Ba mentioned this, he perked up. Old Nine? Yep, from the Grand Elder you know, to the Eighth Elder, and then to your master Daoist Buyu, we were all taught by the same master. Your master is the youngest and was the last to join our sect. He''s ranked ninth. Old Nine is a real chatterbox, he blabs non-stop all day. Have you ever seen ''Introduction to Crosstalk'' on the first floor of Scripture Pavilion? That was donated by Old Nine. Lu Yang nodded, he remembered clearly. He was stunned for a while when he saw ''Introduction to Crosstalk'' in the Scripture Pavilion, thinking he had entered the wrong place. Later, our master got tired of hearing Old Nine talk all the time, so he gave him the name Daoist Buyu, hoping that he would talk less. Lu Yang: Did it work? Nope. Old Nine said ''one should not speak of strange prodigies and violence, so as long as he doesn''t speak about such things, he''s fine'', and then just kept on talking. His damn mouth really needs to be sewn shut. But Old Nine''s cultivation talent is the strongest among us nine. Of course, he can''t compare to Yun Zhi. I reckon Yun Zhi''s talent is quite rare throughout time. After our master went into seclusion, the nine of us decided who would become the Sect Leader. The eight of us unanimously agreed that Old Nine should take the position. With his eloquence, Old Nine would definitely do a good job. He flatly refused, so we said that whoever has the most strength becomes the Sect Leader, and he agreed. So, the eight of us ganged up on him and beat him up to force him to become the Sect Leader. Lu Yang then remembered his master mentioning about the tough battle. That wasn''t wrong. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The eight of us indeed have good judgment. Old Nine has great management skills. He managed the sect in an orderly manner and dusted off the gloomy atmosphere from before. This might be related to his personality. And then, for some reason, Yun Zhi suddenly appeared, announcing that she was taking charge of the sect. We thought that the future would belong to the young people anyway. It would be good for her to take over early, so why not. As for where Old Nine went, we didn''t pay it any mind. After all, we are all nearly two thousand years old with minds sharper than youngsters. No matter where he hops around, he can''t get lost, can he? From the perspective of Uncle Ba, a great power cultivator, ten years was not a long time. After bidding farewell to Uncle Ba, Lu Yang arrived at the Body Refinement Peak and found the Third Elder. Meng Jingzhou was at the Body Refinement Peak. With his help, Lu Yang quickly located the Third Elder. The Third Elder was playing chess in the field with the progenitor of the Green- eyed Buffalos. The Third Elder was a short and stocky man, and Lu Yang couldn''t relate him to being a top body cultivator. Lu Yang knew that the Third Elder concealed a terrifying power within him. For him, moving mountains and sea was just a piece of cake. His creation, the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, was highly sought-after by all body cultivators. Countless people dreamt of getting a chance to learn even a little bit of it. Not many could achieve the privilege of being his disciple. Lu Yang also tried to look for the ten buffalos that he had once summoned in the field, only to find that all buffalos looked alike, indistinguishable from each other. You''re asking about Old Nine? Haha, glad you asked me! Old Nine was picked up by me on the mountain and I raised him! The Third Elder claimed as if it was Lu Yang''s fortune to have asked him. Meng Jingzhou quietly reminded him from the side, Master, it s brought up , not ''raisedup''. The Third Elder waved him off impatiently, It''s all the same, don''t always be nitpicking like Old Four. Old Nine is famously smart, he was the first among us nine to master the magic skill Big and Small Ruyi. Big and Small Ruyi is a magic skill that enlarges or shrinks the body. Old Nine wondered, could he modify it to make only parts of the body grow bigger or smaller? Not too big; growing an inch or two is enough. It would be easy to handle and require less magical energy. This would definitely be very popular among men and women. Men would change their lower body, and women would change their upper body. Working on this idea, he indeed figured it out. The Third Elder slapped his thigh in admiration of Daoist Buyu''s genius idea. He then wrote a new magic skill book called ''Wish Granting Technique. Local Version''. Once it was out, people went crazy to buy it. He earned so many spirit stones at that time that even when we dropped spirit stones on the ground while dining out and ordering the most expensive dishes, we didn''t bother picking them up. Unfortunately, the good times didn''t last long. The Great Xia Dynasty soon put a stop to this magic skill and banned its sale. Why? They said it''s obscene. Lu Yang: They''re not wrong. Chapter 111 – no: Ancient Language Translation 1 Chapter 111: Chapter no: Ancient Language Translation 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 It was obvious that the Third Elder had a high opinion of Daoist Buyu, probably because the Third Elder admired whatever he himself lacked. After saying goodbye to the Third Elder, Lu Yang made his way to Junzi Peak. Junzi Peak was the territory of the Fourth Elder, a place of serene beauty that enjoyed perennial summer-like weather. Pavilion and streams could be seen everywhere, with verdant, upright bamboo all around. It was clearly an ideal locale for literati to linger and compose poetry. Lu Yang wouldn''t even be surprised if the bamboo suddenly recited scholarly wisdom. Having seen all kinds of peculiar things in the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang''s psychological fortitude had grown to an impressive degree. Lu Yang saw black and white pandas frolicking about in the mountain. There were Senior Brothers drinking and having fun, calligraphy brush in hand, splashing ink into paintings. No sooner had they finished painting than they immersed themselves into their creations, joined by the painted characters and reveling inside the painting with absolute delight. A panda even nudged Lu Yang, almost causing him to topple over. It wanted to play with Lu Yang, who was swamped with things to do. He had a tough time wiggling out of the panda''s playfulness which only let him go after he promised it treats. Before Lu Yang departed, the panda gifted him a half-eaten bamboo stalk. Hello, Senior Brother. Do you know where the Fourth Elder is? Lu Yang asked, holding the half-eaten bamboo stalk and standing in front of the painting. The Brother who painted had an exceptionally high level of expertise, capable of creating realistic-looking ink characters, which was utterly terrifying. Upon hearing Lu Yang''s call, the Paintbrush-wielding Senior Brother extended half of his body from the painting, Who are you? My name is Lu Yang. Once he heard Lu Yang''s name, the painting Senior Brother exclaimed. Oh, I know you. You''re the new guy, Lu Yang, Yun Zhi''s disciple. actually, Eldest Senior Sister stood in on behalf of my master to recruit me. I am Daoist Buyu''s disciple. Lu Yang corrected his Senior Brother''s mistake. My name is Ji Hongwen. I started in the Seek Dao Sect in the same period as Eldest Senior Sister, and I am the top disciple of the Fourth Elder. This Senior Brother didn''t put on airs and didn''t look down on Lu Yang because of his low cultivation level. Greetings, Senior Brother Ji. Lu Yang was surprised as he didn''t expect Ji Hongwen was also of the same cohort as the Eldest Senior Sister. He only knew that Dai Bufan belonged to the same group as the Eldest Senior Sister, he was the oldest among all the disciples, his cultivation level wasn''t far from that of the Elders, and he handled matters in a way that reassured the Grand Elder. He had high prestige among disciples, and now Lu Yang was unexpectedly meeting another one. Following this logic, it wouldn''t be surprising if Senior Brother Ji''s cultivation level was also quite high. People who would be considered bigwigs in the outside world were commonplace in the Seek Dao Sect. Do you want to meet the Grandmaster? Follow me. He''s probably teaching his students. Ji Hongwen floated out from the painting entirely, made a hooking gesture with his finger and another person materialized from the painting. Only then did Lu Yang notice that the painting didn''t just contain Ji Hongwen, but also an incredibly beautiful woman. The woman looked as if she had walked straight out from a picturesque southern shire, her cheecks ruling a faint blush. She possessed an innate grace, her smile blooming like a flower, her eyes brimming with emotion. Her appearance was stunningly exquisite, and she was donned in daringly revealing clothes C even pure-hearted young men like Lu Yang couldn''t help feeling their faces burn. Haha, do you find her attractive? I painted her myself. Would you like one as well? She can even keep you company at night. Ji Hongwen joked which Lu Yang quickly refused with shaking his head. He needed to preserve his vital energies. The incredibly beautiful woman lovingly gazed at Ji Hongwen, her arm entwined with his. What Lu Yang did not know was that more people aimed at learning this trick from Ji Hongwen than those who aspired to learn the Third Elder''s Shocking Heaven Six Forms. Under Ji Hongwen''s lead, Lu Yang arrived at a private school hidden in the depths of the bamboo forest. Inside the private school, the Fourth Elder, serving as a teacher, a hopeless Man Gu, and several other students were attentively emersed in their lessons. The Fourth Elder was explaining the meaning of ancient texts. Looking southwest across the pool, the Draco constellation''s twisted snake-like pattern is clearly visible, turning on and off. The bank alternates like dog teeth, its source is unknown Now, Man Gu, you translate the meaning of ''The bank alternates like dog teeth, its source is unknown''. Man Gu, head bowed, thought hard, and then replied with certainty, Two dogs are fighting by the bank, and no one knows why. The Fourth Elder silently closed the ancient book, rolled his sleeves up and took out a ruler. As he was about to hit the back of Man Gu''s hand with it, he remembered the sage''s teachings C to educate without discrimination and teach according to each student''s ability. He saw Man Gu''s diligent efforts in learning which made him realize that Man Gu was a good kid, this translation error should be an anomaly. If I ask him a simpler question that he can answer correctly, I wouldn''t have to hit him and it would save face. What does the saying ''Kings, generals, and ministers, is there anyone among you with pedigree?'' mean? According to historical records, around ten thousand years ago when the Great Yu dynasty was fragmenting, the nobles of the Great Yu dynasty stepped forward, waving their banner high, intent on reunifying the fragmented territories and restoring the rule of the Great Yu dynasty. People believed strongly in the concept of bloodline, considering the bloodline of the Great Yu dynasty as inherently noble. This ideology of the nobles captured the hearts of many. However, the ancestors of Emperor Xia, who had suffered greatly under the nobles, knew of their deep-rooted corruption. They lived decadent lives, oblivious to the hardships of the common people and the difficulties of cultivation. They were wrongfully lavished with heaven-sent treasures from a young age, causing their cultivation levels to increase drastically. Even if such people were to establish a new Great Yu dynasty, it would soon decay. The wise ancestors of Emperor Xia stood up and yelled, Kings, generals, and ministers, is there anyone among you with pedigree?, which went down in history as a famous quote and passed down through generations. Even Man Gu, who hails from the Barbarian tribe, was familiar with this quote, deeply admiring the courage of the ancestors of Emperor Xia. This quote means, ''Emperors, generals, ministers, do any of you have the guts?'' Roaring laughter filled the room. No longer hesitant, the Fourth Elder picked up the ruler and began hitting Man Gu''s hands, making him grimace in pain. Man Gu was utterly perplexed. Hadn''t the ancestors of Emperor Xia defied the nobles and ministers to their faces? Didn''t that require a great deal of courage? So, the quote didn''t mean this? Lu Yang, who was standing at the doorway and eavesdropping, silently paid his respects to Man Gu for three seconds. Seeing this scene, Ji Hongwen couldn''t help chuckling, I have no idea what goes on in the head of our Junior Brother Man Gu. He is a member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe but instead of learning the excellent techniques of the Third Elder, he chose to become a disciple of the Fourth Elder. This whole year, he''s been punished many times. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But I found that after he returned from this assignment, he seems to have become sharper. Do you know why? Lu Yang shook his head. He had no idea. By the way, did I imagine it, or is there some kind of pattern to the way the Fourth Elder hits hands? To distract from Ji Hongwen''s suspicious gaze, Lu Yang hurriedly changed the topic. Ji Hongwen looked at Lu Yang with slight surprise, You''re not wrong. Actually, this is a method to stimulate the bloodline, but it''s quite painful and few can endure it. The Grandmaster is using this method to activate Junior Brother Man Gu''s Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline. But remember, don''t tell Man Gu anything about this. Lu Yang nodded. Once the Grandmaster finishes teaching, you can talk to him. With that, Ji Hongwen, hand in hand with the astonishingly beautiful woman, departed. Class time always seemed to drag on endlessly. After the Fourth Elder lectured for about fifteen minutes, it felt like several hours had passed to Lu Yang. Finally, the Fourth Elder finished teaching, and came across the ever- inquisitive Lu Yang. You want to know who the irreverent, troublesome, and ill-intended Old Nine is? Lu Yang: Thank you, I think I already know what kind of person my master is. Chapter 112 – 111: Do You Really Expect to Be Let Out Like This?_1 Chapter 112: Chapter 111: Do You Really Expect to Be Let Out Like This?_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 The Fourth Elder was typically dressed as a Confucian cultivator, immaculate in his white robe, holding a paper fan. He was steady when he moved, gentle to all, considerate in his conduct, treating all disciples equally: You need to steer clear of Old Nine. Fortunately, his recent disappearance has spared you his trouble. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You must value the opportunity to learn from Yun Zhi. Learning from Old Nine is a dead end. The sage once said that a gentleman has five virtues C benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and truthfulness. Old Nine has none of these. He has committed all manner of deceptions and wrongdoings. I even have lost count of how many times I had to bail him out of prison. Do you know about the ultimate swordsmanship technique of your master? Lu Yang answered, The Eldest Senior Sister once mentioned it. It is ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand''. When fully utilizing it, a single sword can evolve into millions, like storm clouds over the city, covering the sky. It strikes down enemies with piercing eyes. After killing the enemy, ten thousand swords return to one without a drop of blood on them. When he heard the Eldest Senior Sister''s description at the time, Lu Yang yearned for it, feeling that this was the true essence of the elegant and unrestrained sword cultivator. The Fourth Elder nodded, Correct, ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand''. Old Nine, as a Sword Spirit Root, is indeed a rare swordsmanship genius. There are only a handful of sword cultivators in the world who can reach his realm. Lu Yang felt curious as he always sensed an indescribable tone in the Fourth Elder''s language something resembling grudging resentment, humiliating association, and disappointment that steel has yet to become hard? Perhaps that was the feeling. Then he heard the Fourth Elder continue, Once, when Old Nine cast his sword technique, ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'', he sold those ten thousand evolved swords to the Land Money Trade Association. After receiving the money, he recast ''All Swords Return to One''. But for my intervention and a lot of explanations that mollified the Association''s owner, your master would now be in prison! Lu Yang: It seems his master truly deserved his imprisonment. Also, have you heard about the spell ''Wish Granting Technique: Local Version''? I just heard about it from the Third Elder. The existence of this magical skill must not be spread. The younger disciples now don''t know about it. But if you go back a hundred years, the newly joined disciples were all clamoring to learn this skill and become apprentices under Old Nine. Fortunately, Yun Zhi, the Martial Nephew, took the overall situation into account, destroyed the copies of this magical skill, and left the original in the upper layer of the Scripture Pavilion with intentional avoidance. That''s why there are no disciples clamoring to learn this magic skill now. The Fourth Elder had a deeply pained look: The world is going downhill. Lu Yang didn''t have the heart to tell Fourth Elder that he was actually interested in learning that magic skill himself. Sorry, I reflect. The Fourth Elder''s tone slightly softened: However, Old Nine has some good points as well. At least after he became the Sect Leader, our Seek Dao Sect has become much stronger as a whole than before. Of course, this isn''t entirely his merit, we eight have made significant contributions. Lu Yang failed to understand whether the Fourth Elder was praising his master or himself. By the way, why do you suddenly care about what kind of person Old Nine is? Lu Yang laughed it off: Nothing, nothing. I''ve just been curious since I haven''t met him since becoming his apprentice. Curiosity is a good thing, but don''t waste it on Old Nine. After asking three people, Lu Yang finally had a rough idea of what kind of person his master was. And he expects to be released? The Heavenly Strategy Sect was located on the eastern side of the continent, occupying a vast area. From the air, you would see that it was shaped like an inverted Eight Diagrams, a truly marvel. The Heavenly Strategy Sect was tranquil, with few people, like a hermit sect hidden deep within the mountains. It was quiet yet ominous. The most significant reason for the sect''s quietness was that they sent their disciples off to repay debts, leaving only a few people in the vast sect. It was a strategy to cut costs and refine one''s heart amidst hustle and bustlea win-win situation. A shout broke the tranquility of the Heavenly Strategy Sect. Master, master, I am back! After Luo Bo ran into the sect, he directly went to find his master. The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect heard his disciple calling and came out of his Abode: Good boy, why are you back so soon? Have you thought of a way to repay the debts? Luo Bo was panting: Not yet. When I was traveling, someone asked me to predict their future, and I ran into a tricky character. I wanted to come back and warn the sect to be on guard. Sit down and tell it slowly. Luo Bo caught his breath before saying: I was traveling in Yanjiang County. I was penniless at the time, so I thought I''d make a few casual predictions to scam some unlucky fools. By chance, I met three disciples from Seek Dao Sect and one from Laurel Fairy Palace. They were all prime targets. I wasn''t planning on taking it seriously, just going through the motions. But what I didn''t expect was that one of them was extraordinarily unusual. The man''s name is Lu Yang. His cultivation isn''t high since he''s just started, but his future is incredibly terrifying. The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect was interested: You mean we invest in him in advance, so he will help us repay our debts when he becomes successful? Luo Bo quickly extinguished his master''s terrifying idea: No no no, I see that Lu Yang''s future is destined to have causality entangled with several Immortals. Entangled with the causality of several Immortals?! The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect lost his voice. Normally, entanglement with one Immortal alone could lead to a swift destruction. Would this Lu Yang, who will have major causality with several Immortals, survive? What they of the Heavenly Strategy Sect were most averse to, was any association with those having major causality. The heavier the causality, the more difficult the cultivation, and the more they struggle to break free, the tighter the causality would bind them. That''s not all. I found out that Lu Yang will spread the malaize of Seek Dao Sect throughout the Cultivation World. The Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect took a sharp intake of breath, why didn''t you say this earlier? Compared to this, what does the causality with Immortals matter? Having causality with Immortals showed that he had a promising future, spreading Seek Dao Sect''s perverse practices meant he had a brain problem! All in all, we should avoid having anything to do with Seek Dao Sect as much as possible, especially that Lu Yang, the farther away we stay, the better! Suddenly, the complexion of the Heavenly Strategy Sect''s Sect Leader changed. What''s wrong, Master? There''s a barbaric and aggressive energy heading our way. I suspect it bears ill intent! Initiate the main defense array first! With decisive action, the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect activated the sect''s primary defense array. The array nodes lit up, like stars in the night sky, forming the shape of the Eight Diagrams. A massive Eight Diagrams covered the sect. Indomitable, complicated, and hard to find an exit. Those who fall into the array spend lifetimes unable to unravel its mystery. Countless Great Powers at the Unification realm had returned empty-handed, and some with impure intentions even died within the array! The protective power of the Heavenly Strategy Sect''s protection array was apparent! The incoming individual did not hesitate even in the face of the complex array, displaying a cocky arrogance. Faced with the complex array, the comer extended a hand, and the array shattered. Only then did the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect get a good look at the comer. A graceful figure, godlike and inviolable. Yun Zhi of Seek Dao Sect pays respects to the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Strategy Sect. I humbly ask for an audience. The face of the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Strategy Sect turned pale. Speak of the Seek Dao Sect, and it appears. Chapter 113 – 112: The Reason Daoist Buyu was Imprisonedi Chapter 113: Chapter 112: The Reason Daoist Buyu was Imprisonedi lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Ignoring the identity of the Five Great Immortal Sects, Seek Dao Sect, is also a notorious existence in the cultivation world. Like parents warning their children not to play with bad kids, the elders often advise their disciples not to associate with Seek Dao Sect. However, there are always some stubborn disciples who insist on engaging with Seek Dao Sect, causing great distress. Such as Lan Ting. Fortunately, the higher-ups in the cultivation world know that Seek Dao Sect is not beyond saving. Since the disappearance of the previous sect leader, the new sect leader, Yun Zhi, has made noticeable improvements in Seek Dao Sect C mainly in the sense that Seek Dao Sect only brings disaster upon itself, not others. If you view Seek Dao Sect as a mental hospital, then Yun Zhi would be the director, one of the few normal people. It is much better to have Yun Zhi knocking on your door than anyone else. A hearty voice came from underneath the grounds of the Heavenly Strategy Sect, and in the blink of an eye, there was an old figure standing in front of Yun Zhi. Master Daoyan, Yun Zhi greeted with a bow. Master Daoyan, the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Strategy Sect, is an ancient figurine in the cultivation world; very few people have lived longer than him. He is low-key and has never revealed his true cultivation level. What is the purpose of your visit, Fellow Daoist? Master Daoyan respectfully addressed Yun Zhi, considering absolute no room for slackening. I have some questions about the immortals. Please, proceed. Please, proceed. Master Daoyan invited Yun Zhi into a private room within the sect and poured her some tea. What aspects of the immortals would you like to ask about? How much do you know about Immortal Eternity? Master Daoyan showed a troubled expression and chuckled bitterly: Immortal Eternity? You do ask some challenging questions. Immortal Eternity is the most mysterious of the five ancient immortals. If it weren''t for the firm belief of the Eternity Sect that they had found his remains, and that there were records of Immortal Eternity within those, I wouldn''t have even known about his existence. Even if there are ruins, it doesn''t necessarily mean they are genuine. I still have reservations about the existence of Immortal Eternity. How so? A relic discovered over ten thousand years ago, while ancient to us now, does not mean it''s authentic, does it? I heard the ruins are from the era of Great Qian, but so what? We are in a new era now, tens of thousands of years removed from the ancient times. It''s entirely plausible that someone during the time of Great Qian concocted an incomprehensible relic, and then after dozens or hundreds of thousands of years, someone happens upon it and because of its ''ancient'' status, assumes the record of it to be true. If there truly were an Immortal Eternity, then why is there no other evidence aside from this relic to confirm it? Several holes from the era of Great Qian have been unearthed, so why haven''t we encountered any records of Immortal Eternity? Yun Zhi nodded in agreement. Master Daoyan had a point: I have recently located the headquarters of Eternity Sect. Unfortunately, they escaped before I could capture anyone. However, I did manage to find some information from the files they left behind. In reality, Yun Zhi hadn''t obtained any information from the headquarters. For safety reasons, she didn''t want to reveal any details about Lu Yang. I am keen to hear the details. According to the Eternity Sect, the Dao fruit of Immortal Eternity could be described as ''immortal''. As long as someone recites the name and immortal moniker of Immortal Eternity, he can be resurrected. Master Daoyan''s pupils shrank slightly, greatly taken aback. This type of attribute was incredible, practically impossible to kill. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Every immortal''s Dao fruit has different characteristics, this is definitely the truth. After expressing these sentiments, Master Daoyan added, However, this is solely the opinion of the Eternity Sect. I maintain my viewpoint that this is a fabrication of an Immortal. The method is similar to how the Great Xia Dynasty became immortal through state destiny. Some hidden manipulator concocted a non-existent immortal, using the faith in the Eternity Sect to slowly manifest the image of Immortal Eternity. When the power of faith accumulates to a certain degree, Immortal Eternity will appear from nothingness. Yun Zhi did not refute him; she simply listened quietly to Master Daoyan''s theory. Since Immortal Eternity had already resurrected, it was definitely not immortal fabrication. However, the idea of immortal fabrication had its merits, as it is possible that the other three demonic sects are creating immortals. After thanking Master Daoyan, Yun Zhi took her leave. The leader of Heavenly Strategy Sect went to talk to Master Daoyan, recalling the scene where she had effortlessly torn the Array Method apart, he was still shaken, Master, just how strong is Yun Zhi? Has she become an immortal? Don''t ask, I don''t know anything. Yun Zhi had visited many people, and Master Daoyan was the last one. After finishing her business, she went straight back to Seek Dao Sect. At this time, Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain to find his master. So, what did the senior brothers have to say? Did they all say that under my leadership, Seek Dao Sect is becoming more prosperous? Daoist Buyu was brimming with pride, his contribution to the development of Seek Dao Sect was undeniably significant. Lu Yang looked at his master with a complex expression: Indeed, your contribution is significant, but everyone prefers Eldest Senior Sister to manage the sect. Daoist Buyu slumped, his face a picture of utter desolation: So it is indeed the case? Fine, let her be the sect leader then. The new generation replacing the old is only natural. As disciples fighting for power and imprisoning their masters, the news would tarnish the reputation of Seek Dao Sect when it gets out. If you let me go, I''ll disappear and never bring up the sect leadership again, and I will never return to Seek Dao Sect. What do you say? Daoist Buyu proposed. Lu Yang hesitated, thinking Daoist Buyu had a reasonable point. His master did not seem like a power-hungry person. Just as he was contemplating whether or not to release his master, a cold voice rang out from above. Master, you really want to go out? Upon hearing the voice, Daoist Buyu''s face changed dramatically. Lu Yang looked up, pleasantly surprised to see his Eldest Senior Sister had returned, Eldest Senior Sister! Yun Zhi responded with a faint acknowledgment, descending gently without a speck of dust on her. Master, you would deceive Junior Brother to get out? Yun Zhi''s words, although delivered without fire, echoed like an about-to- erupt volcano in Daoist Buyu''s ears, exuding an overwhelming sense of dread. Deceive? Lu Yang was taken aback; were all the things the master had told him lies? What then, was the truth? Lu Yang''s mind raced, quickly arriving at a highly likely possibility. The master had suffered a qi deviation, and Eldest Senior Sister, in her righteous indignation, had imprisoned him here. Considering it was not proper to air one''s dirty laundry in public, she had not revealed that the master had suffered a qi deviation to the elders. In the absence of Eldest Senior Sister, the master relayed a message to Lu Yang, using flattery and crafty words to get him to unlock the seal, intending to cause havoc in the world? That was close, very close. Luckily, Eldest Senior Sister arrived in time. Then he heard Eldest Senior Sister continued to speak. Look at the other sect leaders, they are all diligent in their spiritual cultivation. But look at you, idling all day. Have you completed the daily cultivation exercises I set for you? Have you broken through to the next realm? You''ve accomplished nothing, and yet you want to go out and play? Daoist Buyu stammered, unable to utter a word. Lu Yang: What the hell was I just thinking? How could such a cliched plot happen in the Seek Dao Sect? Chapter 114 – 113 Lu Yangs Three Questions_1 Chapter 114: Chapter 113 Lu Yang''s Three Questions_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Well, you can''t exactly put it that way. Cultivation is all about balancing work and leisure. They say stillness inspires movement C if you stay in one place for too long, you need to go out and walk around. Think about it, Xiao Yun, isn''t the purpose of cultivation to achieve immortality, live freely and happily? If someone always isolates themselves to meditate and cultivate, wouldn''t cultivation be just like serving a prison sentence? It''s completely backward, Daoist Buyu said earnestly. As someone who''s a frequent guest in the prison, he, like no other, has the right to speak on this topic. Moreover, doesn''t cultivation also divides into Worldly Cultivation and hermit cultivation? I''m the typical individual who practices Worldly Cultivation; only by immersing myself in the hustle and bustle can I comprehend the path of Immortality and make breakthroughs! Lu Yang was somewhat familiar with this argument. For instance, the cultivators who served in the government of the Great Xia Dynasty practiced Worldly Cultivation, while the cultivators of the Five Great Immortal Sects leaned more towards hermit cultivation. Nevertheless, very few cultivators practiced hermit cultivation as purely as Eldest Senior Sister. No matter how eloquently Daoist Buyu spoke, Yun Zhi remained unmoved, not even batting an eyelid. Master, when you taught me, you said that stress catalyzes movement, and that I should seize every moment to cultivate diligently. To plan a day, pay attention to the morning, afternoon, and evening; to plan a year, focus on spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Yun Zhi did exactly as Daoist Buyu had taught, cultivating earnestly from dawn to dusk. Being an unprecedented genius, coupled with her diligent cultivation, Yun Zhi made speedy progress. When the Immortal Sect conference was convened, Yun Zhi outshone everyone else, taking the first place. As usual, the five sect leaders of the Immortal Sect would critique the champion''s shortcomings. Some sect leaders, fearing the champion might become arrogant, would challenge them to a battle. Then, Yun Zhi would defeat all five sect leaders, leaving them in total disarray. By the next Immortal Sect conference, while the disciples were fighting hard on the stage, Yun Zhi would be sitting among the sect leaders, giving comments and she was right in the middle. Daoist Buyu thought to himself, this is not what I intended for you to increase your cultivation level, become the sect leader in my stead, so I can sneak out to play, right? Of course, these thoughts of Daoist Buyu would never be uttered aloud. Yun Zhi didn''t hold any resentment towards cultivation. On the contrary, she enjoyed the process. During cultivation, she felt an unprecedented tranquility in the world. She felt as though she was merging with the world and could distinctly sense herself growing stronger. After finishing her cultivation, she would feel refreshed and invigorated. Why would she refuse to do it? Fine, if you want to go out, then you can go Yun Zhi said indifferently, her tone slightly easing. Daoist Buyu rejoiced, thinking that all his sweet talk wasn''t in vain. Would Xiao Yun finally let him out? Rely on your own abilities. Yun Zhi added the second half of her sentence and then turned to leave. Daoist Buyu opened his mouth, stunned, not knowing what to say. If he could get out on his own, he would have left ages ago! Lu Yang, you Daoist Buyu tried to call Lu Yang to plead for him, but Lu Yang gave him a look that said, ''Master, you''re on your own,'' and hurried to catch up with Eldest Senior Sister. On one side was the omnipotent Senior Sister who repressed the Seek Dao Sect, and on the other was his repressed Master. It wasn''t hard to choose a side. My apprentice, don''t go! Just help me remove the talisman and I''ll teach you the One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand technique. With thousands of swords suspended in mid-air, the dazzling sword tips pointing downwards, you''ll gain the advantage even before the battle begins! Could it defeat Senior Sister? Lu Yang ran back. As a sword practitioner, who wouldn''t want to learn some jaw-dropping sword techniques? Power wasn''t important; what mattered was how cool it looked! Daoist Buyu shook his head and seeing this, Lu Yang was about to leave again. In a hurry, Daoist Buyu said, I can also impart you the ''Sword Path Truth''. This will deepen your understanding of swordsmanship. Having reached the peak of swordsmanship, you can break all techniques with a single sword, and no one would dare to take your sword blow. You will be invincible at the same level! Could it defeat Senior Sister? Again, Daoist Buyu shook his head, and seeing this, Lu Yang was about to leave. In desperation, Daoist Buyu hurriedly said, I can also pass on the ''Four Extreme Sword Array'' to you. When the sword array is formed, it reaches to the sky, cutting off life forces, and can wipe out everything in its path! Could it defeat Senior Sister? Finally, Daoist Buyu got angry, You rebellious disciple, if I could beat her, would I be stuck here?! Lu Yang thought what his Master said made sense, so he chose to stand with Eldest Senior Sister. Senior Sister, there''s another issue I came across during this mission, Lu Yang said. What is it? I noticed that the Five Great Immortal Sects aren''t well-known. Many people are unaware of our existence. When it comes to issues involving evil spirits, they can only rely on the government. If the government doesn''t take action, they have to endure it helplessly. In the Great Xia Dynasty, manpower was limited, and due to self-esteem, they often didn''t ask for assistance from the Five Great Immortal Sects, causing the common people to suffer in the meantime. Lu Yang had noticed this issue during his time in Song Mountain. Though the old hunter was pretending to be a ghoul, his ignorance of the Seek Dao Sect was real. During his time in Yanjiang County, Lu Yang casually asked around and found out that commoners had very limited knowledge about higher matters and were unaware of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Yun Zhi was quite surprised. She had never considered this issue before, or rather nobody in the Five Great Immortal Sects had noticed it. She attended the Immortal Sect meetings every year, but no one ever brought up this issue. That''s actually a serious issue. Should we compile information about the Seek Dao Sect and spread it among the populace? Lu Yang presented his solution as if he was offering a treasure, Writing a book is indeed a great way to disseminate information. But as far as I know, the literary rate among commoners is not high, and not many can afford books. Perhaps converting the Seek Dao Sect''s story into a form of storytelling would also be a good idea. Storytelling? Yun Zhi had a limited understanding of this field. Daoist Buyu was an expert, considering he once donated the ''Encyclopedia of Crosstalk'' to the Scripture Pavilion. Yes, storytelling. Before I joined Seek Dao Sect, all I knew about cultivation came from storytellers. Currently, the content of the storytelling market is inconsistent, full of contradictions, and the depictions of cultivation are shallow and flawed. This misleads people into having wrong perceptions of cultivation. If we turn the Seek Dao Sect''s story into a storytelling script, it''ll definitely be popular! Lu Yang got excited and clenched his fists. The stories of the Seek Dao Sect aren''t that extraordinary. Could they really attract people? Eldest Senior Sister still had doubts. Lu Yang thought if their stories from the Seek Dao Sect aren''t considered extraordinary, then how outrageous must the rest of the Cultivation World be? Senior Sister, you''re so focused on cultivation that you''re lacking general knowledge. You probably don''t know what people outside think of our Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang assumed that given Senior Sister''s cultivation level, others from the different Immortal Sects wouldn''t dare to upset her by criticizing the Seek Dao Sect in front of her. No worries at all! Lu Yang assured confidently. Who could be suitable for writing a storytelling script to promote the Seek Dao Sect? Yun Zhi furrowed her brows, thinking about the problem. I nominate someone who would surely be up to the task! Who? Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master. Chapter 115 – 114: Eldest Senior Sister, Have I Learned It?_1 Chapter 115: Chapter 114: Eldest Senior Sister, Have I Learned It?_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 When Daoist Buyu learned that he had the opportunity to be released, he was so eager that he almost kneeled down to ask Lu Yang to become his master. Lu Yang was so frightened that he quickly said that it was not necessary. Upon discussing his ideas with Daoist Buyu, the Daoist agreed that Lu Yang made a lot of sense. Indeed, we have overlooked the role of publicity. Mortals know too little about cultivation, the Five Great Immortal Sects, and the other sects. Daoist Buyu stroked his beard in thought, Writing a narrative about the Seek Dao Sect, this is indeed a technical task, let me ponder about it. Our Seek Dao Sect has a history of 120,000 years, which can be divided into three stages: the founding by Daoist Xiantian, the recognition as one of the Five Great Immortal Sects by Celestial Master Guiyuan, and the revival by Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Each stage has countless stories worth telling, the creation story of Daoist Xiantian alone has a lot of interesting details. Lu Yang thought to himself that Daoist Buyu truly deserved to be the master. He managed to glamorize Daoist Xiantian''s wandering experience into a noble journey exploring the world. This skill alone was worth learning from him. Of course, we can''t ignore the recent developments, they''re the main focus. For example, regarding me, it can''t be said that I was simply brought back by Old Three. Instead, it should be changed to a tale of a naturally born hero who came into the world holding a sword with the symbol ''kill'' on itahem, I''m just joking, we won''t really say it that way. Confronted with Eldest Senior Sister''s icy gaze, Daoist Buyu quickly retracted, I will surely provide precise descriptions, without any falsehood! Daoist Buyu negotiatively said, Dear disciple, could you please release me first? In order to write this tale of how the Seek Dao Sect defeats demons and supports the Righteous Path, it''s crucial to consult your eight uncles who were the main actors of these events. It will surely enrich the content. Yun Zhi, felt his argument was reasonable this time, and prepared to release her master. Then Yun Zhi promptly left. Daoist Buyu became anxious and shouted, Dear disciple, you haven''t released your master yet! Without looking back, Yun Zhi replied, If you meditate in your abode for three days, the barrier will naturally fade away. Lu Yang thought to himself, ''So, despite being confined for ten years, the master couldn''t meditate consistently for three days. No wonder Eldest Senior Sister is reluctant to release him.'' Lu Yang trotted quickly to catch up with Eldest Senior Sister, earnestly saying, Eldest Senior Sister, I''d like to learn a magic skill that I can use with my mouth. Why is that? I found out that during battles, my feet can evade and attack, my hands can hold the sword and deploy hidden weapons, but my mouth is the only part that is not being used. Just imagine, while we''re at a deadlock with our enemies, weapons clashing, unable to get the upper hand, suddenly deploying a magic skill using my mouth to catch them off guard, that would surely secure our victory! Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Zhi couldn''t comprehend Lu Yang''s reasoning of being at a deadlock with an enemy, because her battles were always a sweeping victory. But if Lu Yang was willing to learn, she had no reason to stop him. I have a technique that allows you to spew golden energy from your mouth after mastering it, which can easily cut through anything. It requires Golden Spirit Root as the body affinity, while your Sword Spirit Root can also manage, but it requires stored energy accumulation. During the accumulation period, you can''t make any other movements. Lu Yang shook his head, Too restrictive. It might be useful for ambushes, but rarely useful in open combat. How about the Samadhi True Fire? You store up energy in your abdomen and then spew out the Samadhi True Fire from top to bottom. It can''t be extinguished unless doused with magical water. Yet, it''s difficult to master. It could take several months of practice, and you''ve never learned any Five Elements Magic Skill before, so I don''t know about your natural talent in this aspect. Suddenly, Yun Zhi became silent as she remembered that the first Five Elements Magic Skill Lu Yang learned was Shrinking Earth. Lu Yang was thrilled. It was the famous Samadhi True Fire! Of course he would seize the opportunity to learn it, and if he failed, at least he would have no regrets. I want to learn Samadhi True Fire. Seeing that Lu Yang made his choice, Yun Zhi didn''t stop him and led Lu Yang to the place where he first started his cultivations. Over here, Lu Yang lifted the jar to catch tofu, successfully guiding the spiritual essence into his body, which held great sentimental value for him. Yun Zhi calmly explained, The so-called Samadhi True Fire, which consists of divine, pure, and human fire, is similar to the categorization system of the River Spirit''s axe. The heart represents the ruling fire or divine fire, also known as the Greater Obscurity; the kidney represents the ministerial fire or essence fire, also known as the Middle Obscurity; the bladder, which is the sea of qi below the navel, represents the earthly fire, also known as the Lesser Obscurity. When using the Samadhi True Fire, you should focus on your heart, kidneys, and bladder. I have already told you, you must keep the water in your kidneys full at all times. The reason lies right here. The human body consists of five elements, and most Five Elements Magic Skills rely on the five organs of the human body, which makes keeping your kidneys full exceedingly important. I''ll demonstrate it for you, watch closely. Yun Zhi aimed at a large tree. She opened her mouth and spewed out Samadhi True Fire. The large tree which was about an arm''s length thick was instantly turned into ashes. Lu Yang didn''t even have time to react! This was the result of Yun Zhi trying her best to reduce the flame''s power. If she harnessed her full power, even the existence of Sky Gate Mountain might be doubtful. Have you learned it? Hesitating, Lu Yang knew that Eldest Senior Sister''s teaching methods were always mysteriously unpredictable, and the key lay in one''s perception. Let me give it a try. He had created the Mind Seeing Method, which allowed him to see things more clearly. Therefore, he was determined to learn the magic skill taught by Eldest Senior Sister. It was time to show off the power of his self-created method! Lu Yang channeled his inner spiritual essence, focused it on his heart, kidneys, and bladder, and forcefully spewed it out, his saliva shot three meters away! Samadhi True Fire! Lu Yang was not discouraged, he shouted loudly again, and his saliva shot another three meters away! Ptui! Ptui! Lu Yang continuously attempted the magic skill and ended up with a dry mouth after spitting so much. Indeed, Samadhi True Fire was difficult to learn. Seeing how hard Lu Yang was working, Yun Zhi handed him a gourd. Lu Yang took a sip and found it unbelievably sweet, just like a fine wine. What is this water? It''s so sweet! Sugar water. Lu Yang: Could sugar water be anything but sweet? Honing his perseverance, Lu Yang kept trying from noon till evening. Eventually, he gradually grasped the knack of it. This time it definitely will succeed. Samadhi True Fire, spew! Lu Yang summoned all his strength, gathered his full spiritual essence, cycled his major and minor energy channels, and spewed out fiercely. A blazing fire burst from his mouth, burning the tree and making it crackle with sound! I did it! Lu Yang beamed with joy, realizing that he indeed had a knack for learning magic skills. He had mastered the skill that was supposed to take several months in just an afternoon. Yun Zhi, who had been watching from the side, felt something was not right about the fire. Ignoring the high temperature, she walked up and pinched a bit between her fingers and tasted it. Sweet? Why would a flame have a taste? Try it again. Lu Yang still didn''t understand, but he spewed out the true fire again. Yun Zhi tasted it once more, Salty? Try it one more time. Upon tasting again, Yun Zhi said, Spicy? After multiple attempts, Yun Zhi found that the fire Lu Yang spewed out was very powerful, but had a unique taste. If it wasn''t sweet, it was salty, or it was spicy. With a cheerful spirit, Lu Yang ran over and asked, Eldest Senior Sister, did I master it? Yun Zhi looked at Lu Yang with a strange expression, Yes, you have, but what you''ve mastered is the Three-flavored True Fire. Three-flavored True Fire? Chapter 116 – 115: Not Using Talent for Barbecue 1 Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Not Using Talent for Barbecue 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Three-flavored True Fire? Lu Yang was puzzled, thinking to himself that Eldest Senior Sister could not even distinguish between Ett (Samadhi) and -tt (three flavors). The two characters may look similar, but they are pronounced entirely differently. Immediately, Lu Yang remembered that Eldest Senior Sister''s literacy level was probably higher than his own. Lu Yang forced a calm laugh and said, Ha ha ha, Eldest Senior Sister you''re joking, right? You taught me Samadhi True Fire; how could I learn Three- flavored True Fire? Impossible, just impossible. Yun Zhi didn''t explain but signaled to the puppet to fetch a piece of Demon Beast Meat from the kitchen. With an unexposed method, Yun Zhi made the Demon Beast Meat hover and spin in the air: Roast it with True Fire. Lu Yang exuded True Fire from his mouth, the sizzling Demon Beast Meat began to exude oil. A delicious aroma quickly wafted out, causing Lu Yang to swallow his saliva. Although Lu Yang''s True Fire was not as powerful as the one demonstrated by Yun Zhi, it was much more vigorous than ordinary flames, and it didn''t take long for the Demon Beast Meat to be roasted. Try it yourself. Yun Zhi said. Lu Yang used his finger as a blade, sliced a small piece, and put it in his mouth. The delicious taste was rather toothsome. This piece of Demon Beast Meat didn''t have any seasoning, yet it gave Lu Yang the feeling of having salt for flavor, sugar for freshness, and peppers for a fragrant twist. Indeed, it was Three-flavored True Fire. There must be a problem somewhere. Lu Yang seriously analyzed. He indeed followed every step taught by Eldest Senior Sister and practiced under the demonstration of a Great Power like her. There was no way he could have messed up. Let me try again. I''ll surely succeed! Yun Zhi nodded, It''s great that you have the will. So tonight''s dinner is on you. It will consolidate what you'' ve learned today. Having said that, Yun Zhi turned around and went back to the Abode to meditate, quietly waiting for Lu Yang''s meal. No, wait, I didn''t mean that Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister misunderstood his determination, but alas, she was already out of sight, leaving only the puppet now accompanying Lu Yang. Lu Yang sighed and called the puppet into the kitchen. This was Lu Yang''s first time in the Sky Gate Mountain''s kitchen. Usually, it was the puppet who did the cooking; Lu Yang had never cooked before. Exhausted from daily practice, he had no energy left to cook. As expected of Eldest Senior Sister''s exclusive kitchenit was bigger than the stadium of his past life. Binfuls of neatly arranged ingredients and several- meter-high Judi Oxen bodies were seen everywhere. The formidable appearances of the Oxen only gave a hint of how powerful they must have been when alive. Pity these Oxen didn''t see her coming in the Central Continent, killing them with a single blow. They didn''t even realize they were dead. Lu Yang has basic cooking skills, but those are limited to ordinary ingredients. The ingredients placed before him were none that he could recognize. Now, what should I cook? I wonder what Eldest Senior Sister likes to eat? She seems to be eating everything and nothing in particular each meal. The master likes grilled food the most. A sudden voice came, startling Lu Yang. Lu Yang turned his head and saw it was the puppet talking. The puppet was wooden and shaped like a woman, except its face wasn''t sculpted. It had been with Lu Yang since his first day of practice, but he never knew it could talk?! Why are you looking at me? The puppet spoke again, assuring Lu Yang this was not a hallucination. You can talk? Howcome I''ve never heard you speak before? Why should I talk to a fool? You Lu Yang was lost for words. If it weren''t for him being no match for it, he would have dismantled this damned puppet. You said Eldest Senior Sister likes barbecue? How is it that I''ve never seen her eat it? Lu Yang suspiciously looked at the puppet. He knew of a magic skill called puppetry and masters who specialized in it were named puppeteers, and that the Yanshi Sect was even composed entirely of puppeteers among the First-Grade sects. What he didn''t know, however, was the limit of puppetry-could they be this astute? Please say at least this puppet belongs to Eldest Senior Sister? The master doesn''t have the habit of revealing her personal preferences to others. The puppet responded to Lu Yang with an air of disdain. See that Kui Ox on your right? Chop off its thigh. The master likes to eat that part. I''ll take your word for it this time. Lu Yang didn''t think the puppet had a reason to tease him. He took out his Green Peak Sword and swung it at the thigh of the Kui Ox. The body of the Kui Ox began to glow, propelling Lu Yang backward and landing him straight into a pile of flour, covering him in white. Cough, Cough, What cultivation level was this ox at when it was alive? Lu Yang was certain this ox had an astoundingly high cultivation level when it was alive, making it invulnerable even after death. The puppet didn''t answer and instead smashed the golden protective light around the Kui Ox''s body: Try again. Slash! Lu Yang unleashed the slash character, causing minor external damage. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The power of Slash was inferior to Break, but it had a wider range and could be used multiple times. Slash! Slash! Lu Yang used the Slash three times consecutively, depleting his spiritual essence. The puppet timely fed him a Great Recovery Pill. Slash! Slash! Slash! Great Recovery Pill. This pattern continued C Slash, Slash, Slash, Great Recovery Pill C until enough was cut off for a meal. Having just prepared the food, Lu Yang was breathless. He spread himself on the ground, while the puppet kept giving him the Great Recovery Pill. This scenario seemed eerily familiar to Lu Yang. Though it was better left unsaid, the Great Recovery Pill indeed worked. After taking it, Lu Yang was full of vim and vigor again, and he continued with the cooking. Use your Sword Qi to shred the meat tendons, suggested the puppet at one side. The tip of the Green Peak Sword pierced into the Kui Ox''s flesh, releasing Sword Qi. To Lu Yang, the Qi felt like a stone sinking into the ocean, unable to create even the slightest ripple. Keep going, keep going. You''re the best, encouraged the puppet, but its tone was so monotonous that Lu Yang didn''t feel motivated at all. Lu Yang fumed, Can''t you be a bit more passionate? The puppet willingly obliged, Lu Yang, although your cultivation level is quite low and you tend to learn things in your unique way, lose to me, but you have been trying really hard. Keep going! Lu Yang gritted his teeth, continuously escalating the power of releasing Sword Qi. Finally, the Sword Qi successfully entered the Kui Ox''s flesh, gradually cutting off the tendons. After finishing this full process, Lu Yang was exhausted and in no mood to argue with the puppet. When it was time for roasting the meat, Lu Yang gulped down Great Recovery Pills while using Three-flavored True Fire to cook. The fragrance of meat soon wafted out of the kitchen. What a tantalizing smell, what''s cooking here? Asked Uncle Ba, who walked into the kitchen in search of the source of the aroma and noticed Lu Yang roasting something. Uncle Ba, what brought you here? Lu Yang asked in surprise. Uncle Ba smiled and pulled out a can of tea leaves, I just got this Enlightenment Tea and thought I''d bring it to Yun Zhi. I came here following this wonderful scent. I see you''re roasting Kui Ox. It must''ve been quite a task for you with your current cultivation level, huh? Lu Yang chuckled embarrassingly in response. Hey, you had been inquiring about Old Nine earlier. Did you find any information about his whereabouts? Given his master was due to come out of seclusion soon, Lu Yang saw no harm in telling Uncle Ba about his master''s retreat in the pine forest. Upon hearing the news, Uncle Ba''s eyes lit up. As they say, every rogue has his day. That damned Old Nine has been confined by Yun Zhi! Putting down his Enlightenment Tea, he got up to leave, I have to go now. Have some urgent matters to attend. I need to tell our junior brothers about this immediately. Let us all watch Old Nine together! Chapter 117 – 116: Sharing Difficulties ! Chapter 117: Chapter 116: Sharing Difficulties ! lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang was fully concentrating on roasting the Kui Ox, a task that required his wisdom, determination, and luck. No room was left for any carelessness, so he had temporarily overlooked Uncle Ba''s schadenfreude expression. Finally, the roasted Kui Ox was ready, its delicious aroma pervaded the kitchen for three days without any root of dissipation. The Three-flavored True Fire, created by Lu Yang, really had some advantages. There were only a hundred and eight kinds of true fire in the world. Lu Yang, with his talent, managed to add one more. Such flames were indeed extraordinary! If Lu Yang wanted, he could even start up a continental chain of BBQ. restaurants! Establishing a BBQ.Sect wasn''t out of the question, either! This was an opportunity that many Man Gu couldn''t even dream of attaining! However, Lu Yang was indifferent to fame and wealth and had no plans in this regard. Lu Yang placed the roasted Kui Ox on a plate and garnished it with roasted potatoes, carrots and cauliflower, preparing to serve it. The puppet looked at Lu Yang unexpectedly, marveling at his thoroughness. Just as Lu Yang was about to leave the kitchen, he noticed a large chunk of meat missing from the Kui Ox, revealing well-defined White Bone. Lu Yang recalled the White Bone Regenerate Pill he had just swapped for. What would happen if I fed the Kui Ox the White Bone Regenerate Pill? Would a chunk of meat grow back? thought Lu Yang. If successful, this could spell a tremendous business opportunity! Acting on his thought, Lu Yang pried open the mouth of the Kui Ox and forced down the elixir pill. A miraculous scene unfolded. A trace of golden light emanated from the Kui Ox corpse''s wound. The roasted Kui Ox slowly floated, reverted to its raw state, and moved to the wound, fitting in seamlessly. Lu Yang: Was this scientifically possible? Did the meat I spent so much time roasting just revert back to its raw state?! Even the puppet couldn''t hold back its laughter and snickered quietly. Left with no choice, Lu Yang had to start over again. Luckily, he had learned from his first attempt, so the second time around was much faster. Also, Lu Yang discovered his proficiency in ''Cut'', Sword Qi, and Three-flavored True Fire had increased as well. Lu Yang pondered, could this be what Eldest Senior Sister meant by growing through cooking? Right. Among the cultivators, a group known as Spirit Chefs cultivate through cooking. His practice shared similarities with that of a Spirit Chef. Eldest Senior Sister has been too kind to me! Lu Yang was deeply touched. Eldest Senior Sister was cultivating in the Five Centers Toward Heaven pose in front of the dining table. Various visions manifested around her; large stars falling, all things rejuvenating, Thunder Tribulation transforming C it was as if all the fantastic scenes in the world were concentrated here. Noticing Lu Yang''s arrival, she slowly opened her eyes. All the visions instantly retreated back into her body, as if nothing had happened. Roasted Kui Ox? Yun Zhi glanced at the dinner Lu Yang had painstakingly prepared. Without saying much, she gestured for him to join her. Lu Yang sat at the dining table with a straight posture, nervously waiting for his Eldest Senior Sister to eat first. Yun Zhi cut a slice, opened her mouth slightly, and tasted it lightly: Not bad. Only then did Lu Yang let his guarded heart relax. Yun Zhi opened a storage space and handed Lu Yang a bottle of elixir. Lu Yang saw the words Stomach Boosting Digestion Pill on the bottle. This is an elixir made by Elixir Cauldron Peak. It aids digestion and absorption of food. Your tolerance to the spiritual energy contained in the roasted Kui Ox is still low, so eat slowly. Use the elixir as a supplement, and gradually absorb it. As it turned out, Elixir Cauldron Peak has been established since the founding of the Seek Dao Sect. Their elixirs have always been very effective. Lu Yang took a small bite and chewed lightly. The Kui Ox meat was gel-like, slid down to his stomach, and filled him up. The abundant spiritual energy surged rapidly to his cranial apertures. The fatigue from roasting the Kui Ox instantly vanished, and his whole body was rejuvenated. Lu Yang''s eyes brightened. He hurriedly took an elixir and sat in meditation to cultivate, feeling the waves of spiritual energy tides within his body. The demon beast that could be slain by Yun Zhi naturally had a very high cultivation level. Yun Zhi gracefully nibbled on the barbecue, slowly savoring the taste. There were now fewer things that could promote her cultivation level. The seven elders were gathered in the pine forest of Sky Gate Mountain. Except for the Grand Elder and Yun Zhi, all high-ranking members of the Seek Dao Sect were present. Even the elusive Sect Leader was there. You tell me how Old Nine, a fine gentleman, just had to get into trouble. Life is unpredictable, who can foresee the future? The seven elders discussed heatedly, making Daoist Buyu, who was meditating, want to duel in anger. I shouldn''t get angry, I shouldn''t get angry. I need to meditate for three days without breaking concentration, Daoist Buyu repeatedly reminded himself not to lose his temper. The seven elders reveled in his misfortune. Old Nine had always made fun of them every day. Now they had a chance to mock him, naturally they had to take advantage of this opportunity, as it might not occur again in a lifetime! In my opinion, Old Nine is just being petty. Having a talented disciple is a good thing! How did it upset him to the point of a brain clot? Nonsense, this is clearly a vegetative state! Unable to contain his anger anymore, Daoist Buyu roared, Don''t push it too far. Who was the one who revealed his secret?! Xiao Yun? No, I wouldn''t stand a chance against her. It must have been Lu Yang! Old Nine, you too have seen this day! Uncle Ba gleefully laughed. Uncle Ba had liked all kinds of plants and flowers in his youth. Back then, Daoist Buyu had told him about a method of cultivation involving immersing oneself in the earth, leaving only the head out, to perceive the spiritual energy of the earth and enhance cultivation. Uncle Ba still felt embarrassed thinking about his foolish self at that time! A lifelong disgrace! Taste my sword strike! Daoist Buyu activated the Four Ultimate Sword Formation, attacking everyone. The seven elders instantly adopted defensive postures as thunder roared at the entrance of the abode, blocking the attack from the sword formation. The seven elders sighed with relief. Yun Zhi''s defense was still trustworthy. Haha, Old Nine, your swordsmanship has regressed, hasn''t it? Your sword couldn''t even leave a small cave, but if it were me, it would have come out long ago! Uncle Ba laughed brazenly. Daoist Buyu sneered, If you have the guts, blast the cave open. Hmph, just a mere cave. What''s so difficult about opening it! Uncle Ba threw out a palm strike that made a big noise, hitting the entrance of the abode and got shattered by the thunder. Unexpected! Let''s try again! Uncle Ba, not deterred, tried again, but his attack was still dissolved by the thunder. A cold sweat dripped from his forehead: I have calculated the location of the Array Eye, but I have limited offensive means. I ask you to lend me a hand! sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The other six elders readily agreed. All seven elders launched their attacks at the same time, attacking the Array Eye Uncle Ba had pointed out. Lightning and thunder flashed everywhere, filling the pine forest with chaos and rosiness. It was terrifying. However, the seal on the abode seemed provoked and emitted a strong suction force, as if it could absorb everything in the world. Seeing this, the seven elders tried to run away with various means, but they couldn''t resist the suction force and were sucked into the abode. The seven elders: Daoist Buyu was deeply moved. Was this the true brotherly bond, sharing the blessings and facing challenges together? Yun Zhi, who was eating, suddenly stopped. She noticed that the seal she had left for her master had been activated. People in the Seek Dao Sect have various strange thoughts. Yun Zhi was worried that someone would forcefully break the seal, so she set it up so that if anyone forcefully broke it, not only would the seal revert but it would also suck that person into the abode and seal them too. There shouldn''t be such people, right? She mumbled, not completely sure. Chapter 118 – 1171 am the Inner Demon i Chapter 118: Chapter 1171 am the Inner Demon i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Yun Zhi always felt that what she was worried about would happen. After all, this is the Seek Dao Sect, anything can happen here. Lu Yang entered a mysterious state where he felt every acupoint of his body brimming with spiritual energy, merging his circulation within with the spiritual energy outside. In every breath, the exchange of spiritual energy was completed. His heart was more peaceful than it ever had been. He was assiduously cultivating the advantages brought by the Kui Ox, able to acutely feel his own body getting stronger. Let''s see what''s best. Yun Zhi glanced at Lu Yang, who was in the middle of cultivation, and didn''t disturb him. She headed alone towards the pine forest, leaving the puppet to protect Lu Yang. It was deep into the night, with only Yun Zhi and Lu Yang at Sky Gate Mountain. The place had an extraordinary tranquility with Yun Zhi walking among the mountains, like an immortal traversing the clouds. Then Yun Zhi saw her noisy master and the elders trapped inside the abode. Their voices could be heard from a great distance. Yun Zhi sighed. Things that were meant to happen would always happen. She entered the abode, contemplating whether she should let them out. Inside the abode, the upper echelons of the Seek Dao Sect were assembled. I knew all my fellow senior brothers and sisters have kind hearts, they can''t bear to see me alone in here, so they''ve specially come to keep me company. Daoist Buyu was very grateful, but he couldn''t quite hide the upturn of his lips. Especially Old Two, on the surface he''s trying to crack the array method, but he''s actually just lonely, managed to pull everyone here to accompany me! Uncle Ba immediately felt the malicious gazes from his junior brothers and sisters, the pressure was enormous. He maintained his calm and said: Everyone, don''t panic. This is just one of Junior Niece Yun Zhi''s seals. It''s not her personally. As long as we all work together, we can overcome this difficulty and break the seal! Think about the ''Nine Sons of Seek Dao Sect'' back then, think about all of us who hold high positions now. What difficulty can beat us? When they were young, they made names for themselves by fighting demons and monsters and made a resounding reputation in the Central Continent. The Nine Sons of Seek Dao Sect was the name they went by during that time. In the narrow abode, the Nine Sons of Seek Dao Sect once again formed a united front. Old Nine, what should we do to leave this place? Uncle Ba glared at Daoist Buyu. He had come to watch the show, only to become the show himself. Daoist Buyu chuckled, thinking how could they leave easily when they had gone through so much trouble to accompany him? He seriously said: I won''t be scared to be laughed at when I say this, Xiao Yun''s cultivation level has long surpassed mine. She set up this seal to encourage me to practice diligently and break through my own limits. Therefore, to break the seal, we must break our own limits and surpass ourselves! The crowd realized the seriousness of the issue. It''s easier said than done to surpass oneself. Daoist Buyu already had ideas about how things would turn out: Firstly, everyone would step forward one by one to try to break the seal, but after being repelled, they would become despondent. At this moment, he would say that he had some insights, and he needed to meditate for three days. After these three days, he would pretend to be in high spirits and execute a dazzling sword technique to break the seal, leaving his senior brothers and sisters astonished. Perfect plan! If that''s the case, then as the second elder brother, I''ll step forward and try it first! As the Grand Elder is not around, Uncle Ba who is the eldest in line, needs to set an example. The others looked at Uncle Ba with anticipation. Uncle Ba felt that he probably wouldn''t be able to break the seal and it would be very embarrassing. So he turned his head and said: You should all move back a bit. I have a unique skill that I can''t use in front of people. Everyone obediently retreated to a deeper part of the cave where they couldn''t see the entrance. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing everyone moved away, Uncle Ba took a deep breath. He shook out a few seeds from his sleeve. Accompanying Uncle Ba''s muttered spell, the seeds instantly turned into a robust vine which slammed into the abode''s entrance. The vine was faintly glowing with bursts of thunder that were earth-shattering. This was the very rare Purple Thunder Vine, which according to legend, was born from the thunder tribulation, and had the imprint of heaven and earth. It had the same might as the thunder tribulation. After a round of deafening explosions, there was no change to the entrance of the cave. The seal hadn''t moved at all. Huh? Through the thick smoke, Uncle Ba saw a beautiful silhouette which caused him to furrow his eyebrows. When the smoke cleared, it revealed Yun Zhi''s figure. Uncle Ba, with his wealth of experience, instantly understood what was happening in front of him. The figure must be his inner demon. Hadn''t Old Nine mentioned it? In order to undo the seal, one must surpass oneself. To achieve that, one needs to defeat the inner demon. I thought I had let go, thinking that it''s a good thing for the younger generation to be stronger. I didn''t expect that I still haven''t moved on! Uncle Ba was full of fighting spirit. With that thought, Uncle Ba didn''t hesitate any longer, he exerted his full strength to attack Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi initially wanted to come in to see what the elders were doing and consider whether to let them out. Who would have thought that the moment she approached the entrance, she''d be bombarded by Uncle Ba''s fierce attack. With no other choice, Yun Zhi retaliated. She extended her slender jade hand, the bell on her wrist jingling. With one palm, she sent Uncle Ba flying. Uncle Ba was sent flying far away and was caught by the Third Elder and others. Second elder brother, what''s going on? Uncle Ba coughed twice, a hint of shock in his eyes. He weakly raised one hand and pointed towards the entrance, stammering: Be careful, Old Nine didn''t lie to us. Niece Yun Zhi is extraordinarily gifted and has set up an inner demon seal. If we want to break the seal, we must resolve our inner demons! Daoist Buyu thought to himself in bewilderment, inner demon? What inner demon? The Third Elder didn''t believe in bad luck and stepped forward to give it a try. He met Yun Zhi again. He wasn''t good at using his brain anyway so naturally, he would believe whatever Uncle Ba said. At the Immortal Sect tournament, when Yun Zhi defeated the five sect leaders, she became an inner demon to the older generation. They wondered what they had done with their thousand years of cultivation. The Third Elder was no exception. Seeing Yun Zhi, the Third Elder also took up a combat stance and went straight into a fight. Like the second elder, he was sent flying with a single palm. What an impressive inner demon! The Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder Eighth Elder, all the elders took turns to try but were defeated by Yun Zhi. Daoist Buyu walked puzzled to the entrance and seeing Yun Zhi, he finally realized, this wasn''t an inner demon, it was clearly Xiao Yun herself guarding the entrance! Xiao Yun? Daoist Buyu called out tentatively. With an expressionless face, Yun Zhi responded: I am the inner demon. Without giving her master time to respond, she sent him flying with one palm, then turned and left the abode. If they want to regard her as an inner demon and attack on sight, do they want to leave? They better stay put and meditate for three days. Lu Yang slowly opened his eyes, sensing a warm flow in his body. He felt he was only one step away from breakthrough. Yun Zhi was already back in her original position. Lu Yang saw Yun Zhi sitting opposite him, and he couldn''t help feeling that Eldest Senior Sister seemed a little happy. He didn''t know if it was an illusion. Eldest Senior Sister, is there something to be happy about? No. Yun Zhi responded in her usual indifferent manner. Chapter 119 – 118: The Awakening of Fairy Eternity_1 Chapter 119: Chapter 118: The Awakening of Fairy Eternity_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Did Dai Bufan give you some contribution points for your undercover mission? Yun Zhi asked after dinner. Yes, quite a few. Lu Yang replied, beaming. Among his peers, he had the most contribution points. In three days, the sect will hold a market where most of the people will participate. If you''re interested, you can go and check it out. You might encounter something you like. Lu Yang nodded. He had already heard about the internal object swap within the sect, which took the form of a market. Previously, Yun Zhi had been insistent on him focusing on cultivation, hence not allowing him to attend. Now that Lu Yang had established his foundation and made some progress in cultivation, he needed not interfere more than necessary. Every three months, the Seek Dao Sect would host a market where items would be bartered, brought by contribution points, and it included everything from food to entertainment. The sect''s disciples would travel all around to complete their tasks, always encountering some local special products or novel items. Some decide to use them for themselves while others would take them to the market to exchange for items they needed. Also, Master is currently meditating. Don''t go to him recently. Yun Zhi cautioned. Lu Yang didn''t understand why she said that, but since he hadn''t planned to visit his Master and his Master would definitely appear in three days, he approved with Oh. Regardless, following Senior Sister''s instructions could never go wrong. Three days later, as expected, the market took place. The Seek Dao Sect set up a fighting ring where disciples could freely duel. The fighting ring was made from a special rock, indestructible. It was also enveloped in an Array Method to ensure that the effects of the fights would not impact the observers. At this moment, two Senior Brothers at the Golden Core stage were fighting in the ring. Their golden cores were full and flawless, completely natural, making it a superior golden core that many in the outside world yearned for. Moon Slashing Chop! A Golden Core stage Senior Brother shouted. His wide blade, like half a moon being driven by brute force, vertically chop down, causing Lu Yang''s eyes to twitch. If Master Chu had had the strength of this Senior Brother back then, their danger would have been great. The other Golden Core stage Senior Brother would not be outdone. His body radiated a golden glow and converted a thin layer of it to cover his body: Buddhist Golden Body! The other Senior Brother, who had learned the Buddhist Golden Body and had apparently perfected it, managed to bear the strike head-on. Both employed their sword skills and magic skills so fabulously, and ease of changing skills got Lu Yang''s undivided attention. He had a rare opportunity to wtiness a battle between top Golden Core stage powers. In fact, Lu Yang had seen fights at even higher level before- the cultivation Great Powers battling against Immortals. Unfortunately, Eldest Senior Sister was too aggressive and recently awakened Fairy Eternity was incapable of resisting, making it a one-sided fight and Lu Yang couldn''t learn anything from it. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity really can''t be depended on. Lu Yang sighed. If he could learn one or half of Eldest Senior Sister''s skills, wouldn''t he be invincible among his peers? Wait, it seems like Eldest Senior Sister taught me Shrinking Ground Into Inches and Samadhi True Fire. Kid, I advise you to watch your mouth! What do you mean ''I can''t be depended on''! A woman''s voice sounded in Lu Yang''s mind. Senior, you''ve woken up? Lu Yang was surprised. Fairy Eternity had been asleep for several days, and she had finally awoken? The way you say ''Senior'' is quite pleasant. Fairy Eternity spoke in a relaxed way, making Lu Yang felt as though she was stretching. Let me tell you, right now I''in far from my full strength and need to slowly recover. Yun Zhi can only beat me now because of this. Once I get my strength back, she won''t even be able to defeat me with one hand. Fairy Eternity spoke fiercely; she had enjoyed a high reputation in ancient times. How could she not beat a youngster? Having thought it over, Lu Yang felt like Fairy Eternity made a solid point, I''ll make sure to convey this to Eldest Senior Sister. Wait, let''s not be hasty, we can talk things out. Fairy Eternity''s tone softened instantly. Lu Yang: Senior, are you reliable or not? He was supposed to be invincible having the essence of an ancient fairy in his body. Fortunes should have flowed to him constantly while he easily levelled up as if he was drinking water. No one at the same level could stand against him; even if he exceeded his own level, everything was still under his control. However, Fairy Eternity''s displayed such a feeling of unreliability that holding onto Eldest Senior Sister''s thigh seemed much better. Humph. You think I''m who? I am Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean! Wiry do I remember you referring to yourself as ''this seat'' before? Lu Yang still remembered the time when Fairy Eternity acted high and mighty. Fairy Eternity paused and then said: This seat is Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean no wait, referring to oneself as ''this seat'' is too awkward. Fairy Eternity explained: Mainly, I heard other people say that calling oneself ''this seat'' seems very powerful. Having just awoken, my mind was not clear, so I wanted to see what it felt like. Now I find it too awkward and better to refer to myself as ''me''. Lu Yang curiously asked, Who did you hear this from? From those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage or Immortals. It''s very rare for those who''ve reached the highest realm of cultivation to resort to fighting. How can they know who is strong and who is weak without fighting? So someone started to speak in a very arrogant way to intimidate others. Everyone found this way of speaking very good, and sentences likes ''This seat has been born in response to the heavens'', ''Whoever doesn''t heed this fairy will be beheaded'', ''How dare you, a mere mortal, defy a fairy'' and ''This seat holds powerful forces in my body, do not force this seat to break the seal'' started being used. I''m trying to remember who started it ah right, it was Yingtian Immortal! I felt the way they spoke was interesting at that time, so I had put down everything they said into a booklet called Quotes of the Immortals. I have no idea where that book is now. Lu Yang: He felt that he found the reason why Fairy Eternity had been backstabbed by others. Let me show you some of the skills of an Immortal, lest you think I''ve just muddled my way through. Fairy Eternity felt the need to display her actual strength to make Lu Yang perceive her in a high light and show respect for her. Let me gain control of your body and experience the feeling of defeating someone of a higher level.. This was Seek Dao Sect''s territory, Lu Yang wasn''t afraid that Fairy Eternity would seize the opportunity to possess him, so he voluntarily relinquished control of his body. At this moment, the fighting ring was empty. Fairy Eternity, controlling Lu''s body, went up to the stage, and addressed the crowd: Esteemed friends and brave warriors, I''ve had some insights into my cultivation today. Is there any fellow Golden Core Stage Early Junior here I can spar and learn from? It''s common among the geniuses of the ancient times to challenge everyone publicly and etch their legendary name with their fists, laying a strong foundation for their invincible future. Let me show you today. Learn well! Fairy Eternity commented to Lu Yang. I''m in! A bald Senior Brother jumped onto the stage, his whole body radiating a merit-golden light. Fairy Eternity drew a sharp breath, and recognized the monk: he had a top quality golden core, a blessing merit, his body protected by an Arhat and had made small progress in the Immeasurable Golden Body. She was going to pit her head against that? Let''s let''s switch. The bald Senior Brother didn''t take offence, he just hopped off the stage cheerfully whilst another Confucian cultivator Senior Brother hopped on. The Confucian cultivator Senior Brother was dressed in grey robes, and held a bamboo book in his hand, wearing a composed smile. Fairy Eternity froze again; he naturally had a Confucian temperament, was blessed by a Great Power, with a heavenly constitution in his mouth and held a treasure. How was she supposed to fight this? Let''s switch again! Fairy Eternity gritted her teeth and said. I''ll go. As the Confucian cultivator Senior Brother yielded the stage, a homely and chubby Senior Brother hopped on. At a glance, Fairy Eternity noticed the elder brother''s golden core was ripe and of top quality. He was also protected by a good fortune merit, and a body of pure bloodline. His cultivation method was top tier, and it had absolutely no flaw. Only then did Fairy Eternity realized she could not beat any of the Golden Core Stage cultivators present. Chapter 120 – 119: Let You Witness the Vision of an Immortalfi Chapter 120: Chapter 119: Let You Witness the Vision of an Immortalfi lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Fairy Eternity had great plans. Lu Yang, personally mentored by the Eldest Senior Sister, was exceptionally talented from the ancient times and battled against higher-level opponents with ease. She intended to use this opportunity to show off on the stage. She discovered that Lu Yang could indeed fight at a higher level in ancient times, but that didn''t mean he could do the same at the Seek Dao Sect. What Fairy Eternity didn''t know was that, as one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Seek Dao Sect was best known for its intricate magic spells and unparalleled creativity. The Seek Dao Sect stood tall for twelve thousand years, not merely because of luck, but also due to its power. By the time of the Nine Sons of the Seek Dao Sect, each son showcased their talents, each contributing to an increase in the power of the sect. For instance, the Seventh Elder who governed over Elixir Cauldron Peak had made a hundred Foundation Establishment attempts in his youth, laying a solid foundation for future Seek Dao Sect disciples. Lu Yang also benefited from this. The Seventh Elder suggested during the consummation period of his Foundation Establishment stage that there was no rule saying one could only possess a single Golden Core. Why not have Dual Golden Cores or Triple Golden Cores? He began to deduct the appearance of Dual Golden Cores and Triple Golden Cores. It was relatively easy to calculate the Dual Golden Cores, since the two Golden Cores would attract and rotate around each other, following a rule. However, when it came to Triple Golden Cores, the Seventh Elder started to struggle. The trajectory of the Triple Golden Cores was like chaotic fog, with no discernible pattern. The Seventh Elder did not give up though. He enlisted the help of his master''s Spiritual Sense to calculate the Eighteenth Step of Heavenly Elements formula and solved the problem. However, the calculation demands for the rotation of Triple Golden Cores was too large for an individual in the Golden Core Stage to handle, so the idea of Triple Golden Cores ended without much fanfare. Although unsuccessful, the new algorithm created during the decomposition process greatly helped the Seventh Elder. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After generations of research by the Seek Dao Sect, they had developed an extremely profound understanding of Golden Core formation. Establishing a good foundation during the early stages, following the process, forming a top-quality Golden Core was not difficult. Any random disciple from the Seek Dao Sect striving in the outside world would be considered a prodigy. Although they couldn''t claim to be invincible against others of the same stage, defeating ninety-nine percent of individuals of the same level wouldn''t be a problem. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang silently gazed at Fairy Eternity. I understand the logic, but why is it that when Fairy Eternity is useless, I''m the one who ends up embarrassed? Fairy Eternity committed a blunder before her time. Give me back my body!, Lu Yang regretted letting Fairy Eternity control his body. Fairy Eternity decided to educate Lu Yang: Young one, the path of cultivation is not all about fighting and killing. Isn''t it right that power doesn''t represent everything? Of course, it isn''t. Cultivation implies insight, a test of discernment. The market of the Seek Dao Sect is full of treasures. Let me demonstrate to you what the discernment of an ancient immortal is like! Lu Yang chose to trust her once more. Come have a look, a Glaze Blue and White Vase retrieved from Relic Blessed Cave, an extremely rare magic artifact. Crouching Dragon Jade Pillow, a rare item from the south, which enables you to cultivate in your dreams. It''s a really good item! Small Rejuvenation Pill, ten contribution points each, buy three and get one free! The more you buy, the more you get, purchase a hundred and get a pill formula for free! Renting out myself, a Golden Core Stage cultivator. I can accompany you on tasks, I can endure hardships, and I''m willing to work, a hundred and twenty contribution points a day! The Seek Dao Sect''s marketplace held everything from selling Cave Heavens to treasures, to even selling themselves-everything one could possibly need. Fairy Eternity, controlling Lu Yang''s body knelt down, subconsciously smoothing down the back of her bum before she realized that Lu Yang wasn''t wearing a skirt. Lu Yang silently ridiculed her, expressing his novelty at the idea: I''m a man, why would I wear a skirt? How much are you selling this Glaze Blue and White Vase for? Fairy Eternity desired a vase. Inside the vase was a wilted flower, of an indistinguishable species. It was impossible to tell how long it had been since it died. Eight hundred and eighty-eight contribution points. That''s expensive! Young disciple, don''t show off your wealth. This Glaze Blue and White Vase is a good treasure that I found in the Cave Heaven of a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator. Look at this excellent craftsmanship, look at this durable material. It''s absolutely worth it. The senior brother picked up the Glaze Blue and White Vase and threw it onto the ground. There wasn''t a single chip on the vase. Apart from durability, does it have other qualities? Could it be the only advantage of this magic artifact is its durability? The senior brother was slightly embarrassed. This vase had been in his possession for quite a while, but he hadn''t found its practical use. The selling point he advertises is merely its durability. I''ll take it for a hundred contribution points and use it as a decoration. Your haggling is too harsh, disciple. I can go as low as seven hundred, but no further. Fairy Eternity turned around and walked away. No need to rush off, four hundred. That''s the lowest I can go! Two hundred. The senior brother gritted his teeth. The vase had been on display for quite a while without a buyer and he couldn''t miss this opportunity with a potential buyer today. Deal! Fairy Eternity boasted to Lu Yang: Did you see that? That''s my discernment! Lu Yang was curious: Does this vase hold some secret? Fairy Eternity cryptically shook her head: The vase is indeed only known for its durability, but the secret isn''t in the vase, it''s in this wilted flower! This flower contains a cultivation method, I''ll decipher it for you! Fairy Eternity went to a corner of the marketplace, muttering ancient language to herself that seemed to be an old scripture. As she read, the wilted flower miraculously revived and bloomed. As the flower bloomed, characters began to float out of the painting. Fairy Eternity, with an expected look, carefully interpreted the scripture and quickly came up with a result. This scripture is a cultivation method that can be practiced until the Refining the Void Stage. It''s called ''Glaze Bone Refinement Technique1. The cultivation method consists of three stages: Unformable Bone, Vajra Bone, and Glaze Bone when completely cultivated. This is a fragment, only the Unformable Bone stage remains, which is from Qi Refinement Stage to Golden Core Stage. If you have the chance to enter a relic, you might find the latter half of the scripture! Fairy Eternity looked triumphant. A fragment of a cultivation method to Refining the Void Stage, could cause small and medium clans to perish in ancient times, countless people would go crazy for such cultivation. Lu Yang remained silent for a while, then quietly recited a part of the scripture. Fairy Eternity was shocked, it was the end of the ''Glaze Bone Refinement Technique'' fragment. I haven''t translated it for you, how did you know? Can you understand the meaning of the characters? Lu Yang sighed and explain: The Seek Dao Sect already retrieved this complete scripture from the relics long ago. I studied this scripture as a reference when I was researching cultivation techniques. My Eldest Senior Sister even revised several of the scripture''s flaws, continued to write about the cultivation method, and deduced that the stage after Glaze Bone was the Indestructible Bone stage. Now, the ''Glaze Bone Refinement Technique'' can be cultivated until peak Unification Stage. If you''re interested, I can take you to see it. It''s on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion. It''s free; you can look at it as you like. Fairy Eternity: Why would your Seek Dao Sect put such a valuable scripture on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion? Lu Yang also had a question; he wanted to know if he could get a refund on those two hundred contribution points. Chapter 121 - 120 – Ancient Oddities i Chapter 121: Chapter 120 C Ancient Oddities i lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 On the balance, Fairy Eternity''s judgement was indeed sharp; this time was just an exception. If it were any other treasures, it wouldn''t be wrong to consider it a fortunate encounter. But Fairy Eternity didn''t see it that way. This was her shame. As an Immortal, she fell flat on her face in front of a junior twice. Don''t I have any dignity as Yellow Bean?! Fairy, if you are free, then goback to sleep, suggested Lu Yang. Kid, don''t assume this fairy only got this bit of ability! Fairy Eternity rebelled and worked hard to prove herself useful. This fairy was among the top powers in ancient times, owning countless treasures during her lifetime. For instance, I buried numerous treasures, including Immortal treasures, at North Star. I still remember the exact location. If you can find it, establishing your sect and bestowing favors will be a piece of cake. But didn''t the Ancient Nameless One refine all the stars? Where should I find North Star? Fairy Eternity contemplated for a moment before continuing, This fairy can also guide your cultivation, which will lead to more accomplished results, exceed the progress of your peers, and your cultivation will be more stable and flawless. Thankyou, Eldest Senior Sister can guide me. Does that girl have as much broad knowledge as I? The guidance I offer is definitely more comprehensive. She isn''t capable of covering every aspect, there are holes everywhere. To use your foundation establishment as an example, your foundation establishment is is quite perfect indeed. fl II Fairy Eternity confessed that, from her critical perspective, Lu Yang''s foundation establishment could be called perfect, not a single problem could be found. The-The other thing is, as a female, I have meticulous thoughts and can help you pursue the girl you like! Lu Yang noticed Fairy Eternity was out of ideas, she simply abandoned her Immortal identity. No need, Eldest Senior Sister told me that cultivating should maintain abundant kidney essence. Superficial! Fairy Eternity scoffed at the Eldest Senior Sister''s viewpoint, Have you not heard of a man from ancient times who, night after night, indulged in carnal pleasures with a hundred concubines, and his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds because he practiced the Love-making Technique? sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Do you want this cultivation technique? I have a few copies here, they suit you. Lu Yang asked calmly, First, tell mewhat happened to that guy who had a harem. He was violently torn apart by his concubines However, that''s not the point. The main point is how rapidly his cultivation improved! His life was lost rapidly as well. I, the Fairy, have seen many magic skills, and can teach you how to counter them, such as the Great Divine Skill of Verbal Spell. Whatever he said could come true, it''s the epitome of causality magic skills! When I was in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, I encountered an enemy who could use the Verbal Spell. He was my formidable rival, truly fearsome, and was blessed by heaven and earth. Everything he said could become reality. He was omnipotent. However, despite his strength, he ultimately couldn''t defeat me! Lu Yang was shocked. The Verbal Spell seemed extremely hard to deal with, yet Fairy Eternity was able to defeat such an enemy. That was horrifying. Then again, although Fairy Eternity was a bit unreliable, the ancient times were chaotic, there were competitions among geniuses, great powers fought to the death, and only five ascended to Immortality in the end. Fairy Eternity emerged as the victor in such circumstances that proved her exceptional talent. How did you defeat him? I ambushed him at that time. It was probably good that he was too well protected by the Verbal Spell, and hadn''t been hit much. He shouted, ''I''m dying of pain,'' and then he died. Lu Yang: What kind of waste is this? Unfortunately, the lineage of the Verbal Spell was severed upon his death. Seeing Lu Yang struck with shock, Fairy Eternity''s confidence greatly increased, In addition to countering magic skills, I can also teach you skills. Ever heard of the Great Divine Skill Shrinking Ground into Inches? This is a rare spatial magic skill, even in the ancient times, it was barely learned at the Golden Core Stage. But under my guidance, you can learn it now. Shrinking Ground Into Inches? Lu Yang was secretly delighted. Eldest Senior Sister shortened a lot of things during the teaching process. This time, with an Immortal teaching, there wouldn''t be any problems. Fairy Eternity noticed Lu Yang''s interest in this Divine Ability and patiently taught, explaining each step of the magic skill clearly. Lu Yang pulled out his notebook and was nodding and taking notes like a diligent student. After a while, Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang who was crawling around and shrinking his size in the dirt. She sank into deep self-doubt about her teaching skills. Is there anything Fairy Eternity hasn''t seen before? She hadn''t seen this before. The good news was, Lu Yang''s comprehension of the two magic skills Shrinking Ground and Into Inches was growing deeper. He could now shrink from the original three inches to one inch, and the speed of his casting also increased noticeably. I can do more than just that spatial magic skill! Fairy Eternity fully demonstrated the vast reserve of magic skills a fairy should possess. What is it? Heaven and Earth in an Inch! The counterpart of Shrinking Ground into Inches! When you master Heaven and Earth in an Inch, even the farthest distance will appear close. You only need to take one step to reach your destination! Heaven and Earth in an Inch was a more difficult magic skill to master than Shrinking Ground into Inches. Initially, Fairy Eternity worried that Lu Yang wouldn''t be able to learn it and would lose his confidence, so she didn''t plan to teach it. Now, she only worried that Lu Yang wouldn''t learn it incorrectly! Heaven and Earth in an Inch is a skill that requires a high understanding of spatial comprehension. It is hard to learn this skill without establishing a foundation with other spatial skills. Do you have the confidence to learn it? Lu Yang thought and felt that he had learned the Cleaning Clothes Spell, which could summon clean clothes, a typical space magic skill. So, Lu Yang nodded, and Fairy Eternity started to teach. When learning Heaven and Earth in an Inch, the process is basically the same as Shrinking Ground into Inches. First, you need to recite the spell words. Listen carefully Fairy Eternity recited a piece of obscure old language which was difficult to memorize. But, at this point, Lu Yang had already created a Spiritual Space, and his spiritual sense was strong. In a short while, he memorized the old saying. Fairy Eternity could see that Lu Yang was very talented in learning magic skills. Next, you have to have a map in your mind, and visualize yourself in a certain location on the map while reciting the charm. When your thought, spirit, and energy fuse together, you can teleport yourself to the destination with a thought. Fairy Eternity warned, But you must remember, the teleportation distance is related to your cultivation level, and as this is your first attempt, it is not wise to choose a distance that''s too far. Lu Yang, following Fairy Eternity''s instruction, carefully tried it out. He simultaneously chanted the incantation and visualized Sky Gate Mountain in his mind. He then shouted, Heaven and Earth in an Inch! And nothing happened. Fairy Eternity continued to say, Take a step! The meaning of Heaven and Earth in an Inch is that your destination is right within reach, just a step away, so you need to take one step! Only by stepping out would he know if he had succeeded. Lu Yang took a step. The scenery under his feet changed. Both he and Fairy Eternity were overjoyed momentarily thinking he had succeeded! Wait, look at your feet! Fairy Eternity shouted. Looking down, Lu Yang broke into a cold sweat. Beneath him was a vast abyss, bottomless! He turned his head to look behind him and noticed that there was a cliff behind him. So, the function of Heaven and Earth in an Inch was to make him stand on the edge of the world?! Lu Yang had no time to complain, his feet had nothing underneath, and he was hovering in the air. He flipped his feet twice before falling into the abyss. Chapter 122 – 121: Tomb 1 Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Tomb 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Heaven and Earth in an Inch, a widely known yet unmastered space spell, was close to the essence of spatial spells, and can only be learned by those who greatly enlighten or have a great opportunity. Once mastered, one is free and easy, and no place in the vast world is beyond their reach. So you were thinking of landing on a cliff edge, how unique, Fairy Eternity marveled, impressed by the young man she had possessed, who had quickly mastered the difficult Heaven and Earth in an Inch spell. Unique, my foot! I thought of Sky Gate Mountain, not this place! Lu Yang yelled, only human to be upset about unexpectedly appearing in midair above a cliff. The most important thing was he was in free fall! If he actually hit the ground, being flattened into an unrecognizable mass of flesh would be the least of his worries. Fairy Eternity''s face changed drastically at his words. If anything untoward happened to Lu Yang, the young girl would undoubtedly smash Fairy Eternity''s spirit into a thousand pieces! Hurry, hurry, quickly let me take control of your body. I''ll save you! In such a critical moment, Lu Yang could not pin his hopes on the unreliable Fairy Eternity. He was falling faster, and had to figure out a way to land safely. Lu Yang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He couldn''t see anything but darkness below, so there was no issue of being afraid of heights. Heaven and Earth in an Inch! Lu Yang prayed the newly learned spell could teleport him back, that would be the best outcome. Lu Yang, who was in mid-fall, vanished and reappeared in the air above the cliff. Lu Yang: It seemed he wasn''t going back for the time being, it''s okay, he had a second plan. Shrink! Lu Yang only shrinks his body, his clothes remain the same size. He grabbed the corners of his clothes, making himself a makeshift parachute, only then did he start to slow down. Phew Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Cliffs rose steeply on both sides, Lu Yang was swaying in the middle, his heart trembled with uncertainty, not knowing what awaited him. Look, the cliff ahead is protruding out, like a platform. Land there! Fairy Eternity yelled. Where? I can''t see it, Lu Yang frowned. It''s on the left, on your left. I saw it before you because my spiritual sense has a longer range than yours! Lu Yang followed Fairy Eternity''s instructions and landed on a platform. Only when he finally stepped down did Lu Yang fully relax. He was scared out of his wits just now. Was the spell you used just now really ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch''? Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang doubtfully. She had performed it many times, but had never encountered such a situation. That should be right? Even Lu Yang wasn''t sure. Right now, he had a sense of his own aptitude for casting spells. He knew that he couldn''t blame everything on Eldest Senior Sister for teaching him the wrong way. He himself also bore part of the responsibility. At least it''s a proper spatial spell, and one that can teleport you out. Lu Yang consoled himself. Moreover, the Heaven and Earth in an Inch that Lu Yang practiced has an advantage. Cultivators of spatial spells fear opponents who also cultivate space spells the most. The opponent would calculate where you would teleport to and follow you relentlessly, which is very troublesome. Lu Yang didn''t need to worry about this. After all, even he didn''t know where he would teleport himself to. So, where exactly are we? Lu Yang looked up at the sky. The cliffs were steep, and all he could see was a slit of blue sky. He couldn''t tell where he was. He wondered how far away he was from the Seek Dao Sect, or whether this place was still in the Central Continent? It doesn''t matter. Fairy Eternity encouraged Lu Yang, As long as this fairy is here to ensure your safety, nothing will go wrong! Lu Yang felt it was better to rely on himself than depend on this fairy. At least he knows his own abilities clearly, unlike the fairy. Let''s go inside and see. It seems to be a cave dwelling, Fairy Eternity proposed. Alright. As soon as Lu Yang walked into the cave, he heard a boom behind him, it was the sound of two stone doors closing. He didn''t know what material the stone door was made of. Lu Yang gritted his teeth and used all his might without moving the doors an inch. Don''t waste your energy, Fairy Eternity said with a serious expression. This door was made by a great power. You, a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, can''t budge it. With the stone door closed, the originally dark cave was completely obscured. Just as Lu Yang was about to use Three-flavored True Fire to provide some light, a faint light suddenly lit up on both sides. Night pearl? Along the long corridor of the cavern on both sides were rows of glowing stones. Lu Yang had heard of this method of arranging night pearls before, but where? Well, we have to press on. Only Lu Yang''s footsteps echoed through the empty corridor, giving it an eerie and strange atmosphere. Lu Yang reached the end of the corridor. There stood two rows of majestic soldier figurines, each holding a magic instrument. They seemed to be guarding a stone tablet that reads: Eternal Rest for the Departed. Lu Yang finally realized where that sense of familiarity came from. This place was a grave! Eternal Rest for the Departed was a common epitaph in human tombs. Lu Yang was taken aback, never having expected to walk into a tomb. This this is a grave?! Fairy Eternity tried to sound composed, but Lu Yang heard a tremor and unease in her voice. It seems so, Lu Yang nodded solemnly, feeling he had gotten caught up in big trouble. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh. Fairy Eternity swallowed hard, clearly nervous. Looking at her, an absurd thought occurred to Lu Yang, Fairy, you''re not afraid of ghosts, are you? Wli who would be scared of such things? I am a proper immortal, Fairy Eternity''s voice trembled. But you''re shaking. Cold. Do you remember what you''re called? Fairy Eternity. With that title, you would be a significant figure in the tomb robbery field, like a Zombie Ancestor. What are you afraid of? Reflecting on the fairy who had previously vowed to protect him, Lu Yang felt that not believing in her lies was the best decision he made. There''s no need to be scared. I just happen to have a book about tombs, Lu Yang pulled out a book named Tomb Raiding Insights from his Identity Jade. It was a gift given by Shang Zhongtian, the head of the Shang Family, as a thank you for killing the Skin-Peeling Ghost. I didn''t expect it to be useful here. ''All, you have such a good thing. Fairy Eternity''s eyes brightened. Fear of graves and ghosts comes from the unknown. With this book, their fear would diminish significantly. Open it and see what''s written inside. Does it describe what kind of tomb this is? Fairy Eternity urged. Lu Yang had not read the book after he received it. It''s not too late to read it now. He opened the first page and began to read aloud: According to Article 532 of the Great Xia Criminal Law, any person or Qi Refinement cultivators who illegally excavate historical, artistic, or cultivation value tombs will be sentenced to not less than three years but not more than ten years in prison and also fined. If the circumstances are relatively minor, the sentence is not more than three years in prison with a fine. Foundation Establishment cultivators committing this crime would receive a doubled sentence compared to a Qi Refinement cultivator. Lu Yang felt that this book seemed a bit unreliable. Chapter 123 – 122: Appraisal of Magic Instrument^ Chapter 123: Chapter 122: Appraisal of Magic Instrument^ lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 What on earth? Fairy Eternity wore a confused expression, not knowing what the term penal law was all about. In the ancient times, bloodline clans were at the hub, gathered in the form of tribes, and were subjected to family laws or clan laws for disciplinary matters. Or they might gather in the form of sects and apply the sect rules to punish their disciples. Back then, there was no concept of a state and hence, the idea of codified laws did not exist. However, Fairy Eternity was not a stickler for the old ways. From the content, she could guess what penal laws were all about. She, however, pondered over why the first page of Tomb Raiding Insights was filled with penal law content? Lu Yang coughed twice, implying that everything was under control. Fairy, do not be puzzled, books of our age follow this style. It is always essential to understand the punishment before committing a crime. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang skeptically, but refrained from further questioning. The second page was the index, very formal indeed. The book introduces various topics from zombie types, coffin specifications, tomb specifications, to common mechanisms. Shang Zhongtian, an infamous Tomb Raider, indeed wrote some practical stuff, precisely what Lu Yang needed. Let me check the two rows of soldier statueshere it is. Sculptures of soldiers created from mud and wood are typically arranged in tombs as burial goods. Be aware, if you encounter these soldier statues at the entrance of the tomb, run away immediately C they might come to life! Lu Yang looked rigidly at the tall soldier statue which began to glow green from its eyes and reach out its hand towards him. I knew it, nothing good ever happens! Luckily, Lu Yang is agile, having worked in a barbecue place, he barely evaded the statue''s attack. More soldier statues came to life. Lu Yang wanted to retreat, but his escape route was blocked. He had no option but to run into the deeper part of the cave. Looking back, Lu Yang saw the statues, their eyes emitting green light, fixated on him, but they didn''t move further. It appeared their mobility was restricted within a specific range. Deeper inside the cave was not a confined tunnel, but a wide-open space. The light was dim, and he could only make out blurry outlines. Dripdripdrip An intermittent dripping sound echoed from somewhere making the atmosphere even more tenser. Fairy Eternity, curled up, hoped and prayed that Lu Yang could overcome this ordeal and find an exit. The enormous tomb, with only the sound of dripping water and Lu Yang''s heartbeat, was terrifying, raising goosebumps. Lu Yang was scared too. He firmly sealed his pores, preventing his hair from standing on end. He lowered his gaze to the book, brushing up on tomb knowledge, Zombies C a common creature encountered when tomb raiding. Divided into Purple Corpse, White Zombie, Green Zombie, Haired Zombie, Flying Zombie, Wandering Corpse, Lurking Zombie, and a Dry Corpse. The Purple Corpse corresponds to Qi Refinement Stage, White Zombie corresponds to Foundation Establishment Stage, Green Zombie to Golden Core Stageand so on. Zombies, inherently dark, are rendered inert only by the ultrmasculine True Fire. Just as Lu Yang was engrossed in his reading, a hand tapped on his shoulder which he casually swatted, Fairy, weren''t you scared? How come you still have the mood to play a prank? Fairy Eternity whispered, as though she had disturbed something, .how can I tap your shoulder from inside your Consciousness World? It dawned on Lu Yang; he quickly turned around. Behind him was a group of purple zombies, and the one who had tapped his shoulders was a White Zombie! Purple Corpse and White Zombie! Remembering what he had read in Tomb Raiding Insights, Lu Yang summoned the Three-flavored True Fire, burning the zombies. True enough, zombies were afraid of True Fire and dared not take a step further when faced with a wall of true fire. Is thisTrue Fire? You can use True Fire?! Fairy Eternity exclaimed in surprise. She had never heard of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage possessing True Fire. Moreover, the nature of the flamesthey resemble the Samadhi True Fire! Lu Yang kept silent; instead, he wore a mysterious smile. Preserving his cool made him look extremely badass. Having an ancient fairy gasp at his unique abilities was indeed pleasing. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he were to spit out that this is the authentic Three-flavored True Fire, wouldn''t the puzzle be revealed to all? Anyway, it was still a form of True Fire, pretty similar. Lu Yang spit out the Three-flavored True Fire once again, which hovered over his shoulder. This allowed him to perceive his surroundings and intimidate the lurking zombies. Finding the exit in a tomb chamber requires expertise like holding the Eight- Diagram Disk, using motionless seals, while chanting the incantation ''Finding dragon, assigning gold, wrapping the mountain, every layer of wrap indicates obstacles'' to find the exit. Lu Yang pondered; he had neither the Eight-Diagram Disk nor did he know any motionless seals. He took a small stick from his Identity Jade and sticking it into the ground, he started praying, May the Eldest Senior Sister bless me, may the Eldest Senior Sister bless me. The stick pointed towards the northeast direction. Lu Yang was a cautious man; he was used to double-checking his math problems. Now being in such a dangerous situation, he had to be even more cautious. He stuck the stick again into the ground, chanting, May the Eldest Senior Sister bless me. The stick once again pointed towards the northeast. He was sure now, the exit was in the northeast direction. An answer after double-checking couldn''t be wrong. Is this a tomb chamber? Following the stick''s hint, Lu Yang found a chamber, although he wasn''t sure if it was the main or secondary one. Let''s see the book the main difference between the main and secondary chambers can be determined based on the local Feng Shui. It needs to be divined with the Eight Diagram Disk and turtle shells. The specific method is as follows While reading this, Lu Yang was confused. The methods mentioned in the book were useless to him. This is the main chamber, affirmed Fairy Eternity. How do you know? Lu Yang was surprised that Fairy Eternity was finally proving useful. There were two characters ''main chamber'' written at the entrance of the chamber. Lu Yang peered out of the door; indeed, the tomb had thoughtfully marked ''main chamber.'' Was this for the zombies to read? Look, there are plenty of burial goods in the chamber, all of them treasures! shouted Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang buried his gaze and indeed, his vision was filled with dazzling treasures. It seemed the deceased was affluent when alive, although he wondered why they chose this particular place for the tomb. Huh? Is the book glowing? Lu Yang exclaimed while looking at Tomb Raiding Insights, Has this book been refined? The light from the book pointed towards a jade burial object. The light scanned the jade up and down, seemingly appraising its value. Lu Yang froze, his heart throbbing. Could it be that the patriarch of the Shang Family handed him a fantastic appraisal magic instrument? Soon, the book''s glow enveloped the jade burial object, and six big characters emerged on the light beam: Five years of fixed-term imprisonment. The glow changed, enveloping another burial item, a sturdy bronze short sword. The words in the light beam changed again: Seven years of fixed-term imprisonment. Lu Yang: What on earth is this book that the patriarch of the Shang Family has given me? Fairy Eternity clicked her tongue in admiration. Is this a trendy book of the current times? Indeed enlightening. Chapter 124 – 123 Tomb Owner_1 Chapter 124: Chapter 123 Tomb Owner_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Just when the screen was about to display Life imprisonment, Lu Yang slammed shut his copy of Tomb Raiding Tips, causing the screen blinking with the prison term to disappear. This time around, Lu Yang couldn''t use It''s a characteristic of the era as an excuse to explain. The function of this book was simply outrageous, and even more unbelievably, it''s outrageousness came with a tinge of reasonableness which made it even more unreasonable. Luckily, Fairy Eternity''s interest came and went quickly. She soon became attracted to the burial items. The ancient era was too far distant from the present, and the specifications and styles of burial items had undergone changes. For example, in the ancient era, people believed they would go to Nine Nether after death. To maintain their prestige in the Nine Nether as they did in life, they needed to use humans as burial objects. When later generations opened the tombs of great powers from the ancient era, they often saw numerous human bones as burial objects. Nowadays, people have become civilized and have replaced human figures with terracotta soldiers. This reminded Fairy Eternity of something: I remember that Yingtian Immortal was originally a burial object of some old fellow. Luckily, Yingtian Immortal was fortunate. He used the technique of feigning death to deceive the old fellow and to be brought alive into the tomb. After entering the tomb, he lifted his feigned death spell. He harvested recklessly in the tomb, obtaining a large number of herbs and magic artifacts. The old fellow firmly believed that he would be reincarnated, so he stored several rare and precious earthly treasures which could improve one''s constitution in the tomb. All these wound up benefitting Yingtian Immortal. Taking the opportunity to cleanse his marrow, change his fate, and improve his constitution, he then escaped from the tomb. Afterwards, he had a series of fortunate encounters, his foundations became stronger, his reputation gradually rose, and among the young generation, he showed his mettle. He became one of the protagonists of the Great Era and barely became qualified to be my opponent. Originally, Lu Yang thought Yingtian Immortal was a highly powerful existence. After hearing that Yingtian Immortal was barely qualified to be Fairy Eternity''s opponent, he promptly elevated him to the same level as Fairy Eternity. Are there ranks among immortals? Such as Immortal, heavenly immortal, and so on? Lu Yang asked. Fairy Eternity knew that Lu Yang had misunderstood and explained, The title of Yingtian Immortal is Yingtian. His status is that of an immortal, so we address him as Yingtian Immortal. Yingtian Immortal believes that he was born in accordance with heaven, complies with the mandate of heaven, and is the protagonist of heaven and earth. He possesses great Momentum. Thus, he self-proclaimed his title as Yingtian. Immortality has no levels. Everyone''s Dao Fruit is different, it''s challenging to rank them. How can there be classes? The words of Fairy Eternity let Lu Yang come to understand something C Fairy Eternity might be somewhat useful after all. It''s a pity that the Central Continent doesn''t test history, or Lu Yang could also score full marks. Or maybe, Lu Yang''s performance was not up to scratch. The examiner would say that all his answers were wrong. After his years of research, the examiner was sure how the ancient era should have been. People around would mock Lu Yang''s ignorance and dare to question the examiner''s answers. How presumptuous he was! At this juncture, Lu Yang would reveal his identity as the host of Fairy Eternity and humiliate the examiner in front of everyone. Complete silence would ensue and no one would dare to question Lu Yang''s views on the ancient era. The thought of it felt satisfying. Lu Yang had even thought of the scene where he would display his arrogance, but he just didn''t have a place to show it off. Fairy Eternity did not try to elaborate on ancient events. Instead, she became fascinated with the various burial objects. Lu Yang remained vigilant and continued to learn about tomb raiding. As a tomb raider, one must stay vigilant at all times. Even if you have found the main room and located the burial objects, you cannot let your guard down. Some tomb owners greatly despise being disturbed and would set cruel traps in the main room. You must be careful Young man, walk forward and have a look. Are these things from your era? They seem interesting. Fairy Eternity excitedly urged Lu Yang, seemingly having spotted something. Lu Yang took a step forward and felt as if he had stepped on something that seemed to be a sinking slab of stone. In an instant, Lu Yang''s forehead was covered in cold sweat. He realized that he had stepped on a trap. What would it be, a poisonous needle shooting up from the ground, or a volley of arrows shooting out of the wall? There was no time for Lu Yang to mull over it. He relied on his instincts to leap backward, trying to dodge the hidden weapons. When the mechanism was triggered, the Night Pearl above him suddenly burst out with a brightness akin to a small sun. The entire main room was brightly lit, its previous dark and terrifying atmosphere completely gone. Lu Yang waited for a while but nothing else happened. His eye twitched: So, it was just turning on the light? What does ''turning on the light'' mean? Fairy Eternity, not having heard the term before, asked. Nothing much. Lu Yang felt more and more that this tomb was emitting an air of baffling strangeness. He could understand why it was built into the cliff C it was a way to deter robbers. But when you emblazon Main Room at the entrance and you could still turn on the lights inside the room, wouldn''t that be going overboard? Would this be a normal feature of a grave? At the very least, it was not mentioned in Tomb Raiding Tips. However, Tomb Raiding Tips did have a warning: The more it goes against common sense, the more dangerous it is. There''s no need to worry, with this immortal here, nothing unexpected will happen! After the light was turned on, Fairy Eternity''s courage clearly increased, and she was speaking with newfound confidence. The Night Pearl lit up the tomb like daylight. Even if ghosts popped out, Fairy Eternity would dare to go over and slap them a couple of times to let them know who the real ghost was! I, a prestigious immortal, am afraid of ghosts? That book to your left seems interesting, take a look. she pointed out. Lu Yang picked up the book on his left and softly read out the title: ''Tomb Robbing Notes''? Move your thumb, there''s another word under it. Fairy Eternity added. Lu Yang moved his thumb to reveal the full title: ''Anti-Tomb Robbing Notes'' Lu Yang: He cautiously packed up his copy of ''Tomb Raiding Tips'', afraid that putting the two books together might trigger some strange reaction. Flipping through the pages, Lu Yang found that, as its title suggested, it was full of ways to reasonably set up a tomb that tomb robbers would not visit. It even had countermeasures for common tomb raiding methods. It was pro- level. As the saying goes, As high as the demons may rise, the Dao rises higher. It''s a rule of nature. Lu Yang felt that if he learned both ''Tomb Raiding Tips'' and ''Anti-Tomb Robbing Notes'', there wouldn''t be a tomb in the world that he couldn''t rob. He lifted his eyes from the book, his interest piqued by the tombstone on his right. From the inscription on the tombstone, he should be able to discern the identity of the tomb owner. He was curious to see who had constructed such a fantastical tomb. Lu Yang tilted his head to read the inscription on the stone tablet. His hair stood on end, a chill running down his spine. He jumped backward in fright. The tablet read: Here lies Qin Jiunian. Who''s Qin Jiunian, and why are you so startled? Fairy Eternity was puzzled. Lu Yang''s voice trembled: Qin Jiunian he''s the current Grand Elder of Seek Dao Sect! Could it be a case of people having the same name, or had the Grand Elder met his end? If the Grand Elder had fallen, then who was the one moving around in Seek Dao Sect? An impersonator? And what was their purpose? sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Grand Elder is known for his secretive ways, always letting Senior Brother Dai Bufan preside over the Task Hall in his stead. Could it be that he was worried about being discovered, and deliberately limited his interactions with others? Question after question surged up, the answers remaining elusive for the time being. Just then, the coffin shook. It seemed as though something was attempting to break free and emerge! Chapter 125 – 124 Grand Elder_1 Chapter 125: Chapter 124 Grand Elder_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Translator: 549690339 Lu Yang was greatly shocked, his heart pounding fiercely. The coffin in the main chamber was a stone one, engraved with intricate and primitive patterns of the sun, moon, stars, and floral elements, of which era it was cast was unknown. Judging by its grandeur, it undoubtedly entombed an important figure! The Grand Elder of Seek Dao Sect fit the criteria of an important figure perfectly. Is the Grand Elder of Seek Dao Sect really buried inside?! Lu Yang felt as if facing a formidable enemy, pondering whether lie had inadvertently activated some mechanism causing the elder to resurrect, or if Fairy Eternity''s Dao Fruit had breathed life into the corpse, or was there some other unknown reason? As the coffin lid slowly rose, an elderly man with a long beard sat up from the coffin. Lu Yang''s pupils contracted at the sight, it was indeed the Grand Elder of the Seek Dao Sect! The Grand Elder had once visited Sky Gate Mountain to consult Eldest Senior Sister about some matters, and Lu Yang had seen him then. Lu Yang was contemplating whether to perform Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing to summon her, or use Heaven and Earth in an Inch again to teleport himself into the air above the cliff. The Grand Elder''s voice was full of vicissitudes, eyes filled with bewilderment as he looked at Lu Yang: Lu Yang? How did you end up here? Caught off guard, Lu Yang speculated that the Seek Dao Sect had an imposter Grand Elder, and the man in front of him was the real one. As he had only met the fake one, how could this elder recognize him? Grand Elder, do you know me? Lu Yang asked carefully. Fairy Eternity pouted within the spiritual space; Lu Yang had never shown her this level of respect. She was an immortal! Yet this lad, Lu Yang, lacked reverence for her! The Grand Elder expressed bewilderment at Lu Yang''s question: Of course, I know you. Aren''t you Lu Yang, Old Nine''s disciple, the one with the Sword Spirit Root? I watched you through the Water Mirror when you participated in the entrance test for Seek Dao Sect. However, I want to ask you, what are you doing here disturbing my sleep? Sleep Sleep? Lu Yang was dumbfounded. Who sleeps in a coffin under ordinary circumstances? The Grand Elder let out a big yawn, tears glistening in the corners of his eyes, looking freshly awakened: I was just taking a brief nap because I was so weary from building a tomb. Ah, I am getting old. I wouldn''t have felt this tired in the past. One can''t resist aging, you know. Speaking of which, I am already three thousand years old. Building a tomb? Lu Yang''s eyes widened. He knew that cultivators could sense when the end of their life was approaching and would therefore prepare their will, make arrangements for their passing, and build their tomb. Thinking of the Grand Elder''s contributions to the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang felt heavy-hearted: Are you about to about to He found himself unable to complete his sentence, no matter how hard he tried. The Grand Elder nodded: Yes, indeed. I need to think about what to do after retirement. Dai Bufan says that I can still live for another five thousand years after retirement. I should find myself some hobbies. After giving it some thought, I found that building tombs is a good choice, given that it''s something I''ll eventually need. Lu Yang: Only now did he realize due to the unexpected circumstances that had interrupted his connected thought process: those in the Unification realm could live at least eight thousand years. Someone like the Grand Elder, with profound cultivation levels, would definitely live longer. Can I get my sympathy back?! You''re building your tomb so early? Lu Yang commented, thinking the elder''s hobby was rather unusual. What''s wrong with that? I heard that in some places, ordinary people borrow a large sum of money from the bank to buy a house, and they spend their whole life working hard to repay it. If ordinary people can toil their entire life for a house, naturally, I can labor in the second half of my life for a tomb. Rendered speechless by the Grand Elder''s reasoning, Lu Yang could say nothing. I didn''t just build this tomb. There are other tombs I''ve already finished in different places. This place is just a prototype, and I haven''t even prepared the zombies yet. So I filled it with some Haired Zombies for atmosphere. By the way, I specifically chose to build a tomb on a cliff of our Seek Dao Sect. How did you find your way here? Lu Yang remained silent, not very keen on recalling the process. So, this place is still within the Seek Dao Sect. It seems that he wasn''t teleported very far. Fairy Eternity said languidly: Of course, you can''t teleport very far. The teleportation distance is closely related to your Realm. You are just at the Foundation Establishment Stage. How far do you think you can go? Do you really think you can reach the sky? The Grand Elder was unaware of Fairy Eternity''s existence. So, is it because of this that you are frequently not in the Task Hall? I entrusted the affairs to Little Dai and started living my retirement life ahead of time. It sounded reasonable. Seeing that Lu Yang didn''t wish to elaborate on how he ended up at the tomb, the Grand Elder asked: Do you need me to take you back? Lu Yang nodded hastily; this was something he could only wish for. The Grand Elder got out of the coffin, tapped Lu Yang, and Lu Yang found himself enveloped by a large bubble. The Grand Elder flew out of the tomb with his hands behind him, and Lu Yang, inside bubble, followed him. With speed as swift as thunder, the Grand Elder left the cliff in a blink of an eye and Lu Yang finally understood why he was enveloped in a bubble; his body wouldn''t be able to withstand the Grand Elder''s speed. Departing from the cliff, before his eyes, lay an endless grassland. Lush and green, with sheep grazing on tender grass and various wild demon beasts around. The terrifying emanations from the demon beasts made Lu Yang''s heart palpitate. This must be the dangerous place Eldest Senior Sister had mentioned when he entered the Sect: there exist some perilous places, where those with insufficient cultivation levels would perish. Given his cultivation level, there was no way he could safely fall off the cliff why did that sound so strange? The Grand Elder flew, carrying Lu Yang along. Because they were moving so fast, Lu Yang couldn''t see the scenery below and hence he didn''t feel afraid of the height. During the flight, Lu Yang was a bit apprehensive. Given the Grand Elder''s flying speed, they''d been flying for some time now and still hadn''t arrived at Sky Gate Mountain. How far had he been teleported? Just as Lu Yang was lost in thought, the Grand Elder stopped. Lu Yang discovered that they had already reached Sky Gate Mountain. Having helped Lu Yang descend, the Grand Elder left. The Grand Elder had encountered a difficult problem while sleeping in his coffin and wanted to ask his junior brothers for their opinions. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He went to the medicine garden, the Second Elder wasn''t there. He went to the Body Refinement Peak, the Third Elder wasn''t there. He also went to Junzi Peak, and even the Fourth Elder was not there. Where are they? The Grand Elder was puzzled. He didn''t recall the second, third, and fourth Elders as ones who liked to run around. They were usually easy to locate. But today, he couldn''t find any of them. Ji Hongwen, the oldest disciple of the Fourth Elder, seeing the Grand Elder-looking for his master, said: I think the master has found the whereabouts of the Sect Leader and has gone to Sky Gate Mountain with the Second Elder. Old Nine''s whereabouts? Sky Gate Mountain? The Grand Elder never imagined he would have to return to Sky Gate Mountain so soon. When he reached Sky Gate Mountain, he asked Lu Yang if he knew the whereabouts of Daoist Buyu, and Lu Yang pointed him in the right direction. He managed to find Daoist Buyu and six of his junior brothers and a junior sister, who were all having a hot pot gathering in the pine forest. Seeing the Grand Elder standing outside the Abode, Daoist Buyu enthusiastically waved: We brothers haven''t had a gathering in a long time. Just as we were about to have hot pot together, there you are, eldest brother. Eldest Brother, come in quickly. We''re just waiting for you. The Grand Elder looked at Daoist Buyu, full of warmth, with suspicion. Chapter 126 – 125 Gather all Nine Sons of Seek Dao Secti Chapter 126: Chapter 125 Gather all Nine Sons of Seek Dao Secti lease reading n novelcool.?M In the Grand Elder''s impression, if Daoist Buyu was this enthusiastic, it certainly meant that there was some kind of scheme. He became cautious. The Grand Elder believed Daoist Buyu had a reason to harm him, Daoist Buyu was taken to the mountain by Old Three when he was still a baby, becoming the youngest disciple. As no one from the master to the senior brothers and sisters took care of the baby, he gradually figured it out on his own. The Grand Elder was proficient in the Dream Spell. When Daoist Buyu was still a child and restless, unable to sleep, he would use the Dream Spell to lull Daoist Buyu into a deep sleep. When Daoist Buyu grew up to the point of cultivation, he was always sleepy during his training. The Grand Elder would use the Dream Spell to scare him awake. Perhaps because he was too terrified, to this day Daoist Buyu still has a psychological shadow. Seeing the Grand Elder cautious, the seven Elders also called out together, Eldest Senior Brother, come in quickly, we are just missing you for our hot pot. We can''t be the only ones to suffer, today no matter what, we must gather all nine members of the Seek Dao Sect! Eight people at the entrance of the Abode were smiling and welcoming the Grand Elder, but they did not dare to cross the threshold. To outsiders, this scene looked extremely strange. In the Grand Elder''s impression, the seven Junior Brothers and Sisters have never been so enthusiastic. Two thousand years of experience had made him extremely seasoned, he quickly made a judgement C this was an illusion! He abruptly bit his tongue. The Grand Elder tried to break the illusion by shedding blood from his tongue, but nothing changed. Could it not be an illusion? He remembered that Lu Yang said that Old Nine had been sealed in the Abode by Yun Zhi but the question was, how were Old Two to Old Eight sealed? How were you sealed? Eighth Elder explained seriously: Eldest Senior Brother, it happened like this, when we heard that Old Nine had been sealed by Yun Zhi, we immediately came to investigate. Old Nine said that the seal can''t trap the clever ones, and we seven thought we were clever and will not be trapped by the seal, so we went in one after another to try, and as you can see, we ended up like this. Grand Elder raised an eyebrow: Is it that magical? Let me try. The Grand elder walked in the Abode, everyone cheered. What Eighth Elder said wasn''t wrong, who would voluntarily allow themselves to be sealed if they were clever people? As of now, all the nine members of the Seek Dao Sect are trapped, good news indeed. The nine of them sat around the hot pot, the entire Abode was filled with steam, like an Immortal Realm filled with the scent of hot pot. The ingredients for the hot pot were all provided by Third Elder. As a Body Cultivator, he needed to frequently eat heavenly treasures and Demon Beast meat to replenish his body''s consumption. When the Grand Elder finally understood the reason of why they were all in this situation, his face turned black. So you eight were trapped in here, not thinking about asking for help, just thinking about how to pull others in with you? Uncle Ba stepped forward: Of course we wanted to get out, but Old Nine said that the only way to do so was to defeat our Inner Demons, but the Inner Demons are too strong, none of us were able to defeat them. So we joined forces and thought of some other solutions. Like Old Three, he suggested digging a tunnel with a spoon. Like Old Four, he suggested shouting for help and calling Martial nephew Yun Zhi over. Like Old Five, he suggested refining the spoon into a magic artifact and then digging a tunnel. Like Old Six, she The Grand Elder interrupted the planned escape of the nine members of the Seek Dao Sect: How come I heard Lu Yang say that you just had to meditate honestly for three days, and the seal would be lifted. He also said that he told Old Nine three days ago, and the seal should have been lifted by now. The Grand Elder was not a fool, he was confident that he didn''t walk in here because he was deceived, but because he knew the real way to leave. Eight cold glances broodingly focused on Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu calmly said: I have made a lot of contributions to the Sect, before you make a move, can you allow me to write a suicide note first? Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang, who was meditating, felt the Sky Gate Mountain tremble a bit. He was surprised and didn''t know what had happened. Is there someone daring enough to make a move on Sky Gate Mountain? Fortunately, the Sky Gate Mountain only shook for a moment and then returned to its usual calmness, so Lu Yang didn''t think much of it. He entered the isolation Array Method left by the Eldest Senior Sister, adjusted his breath, and concentrated on breaking through to the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Eldest Senior Sister was not there to guard him, breaking through to the mid- stage of Foundation Establishment was a matter of course for Lu Yang, there would be no accidents, and there was no need for a protector. A moment later, he had reached the peak of his energy levels, his Lingtai was clear and bright. He ran the Mind Seeing Method, drawing in the Spiritual Energy from his surroundings, as an enormous amount of Spiritual Energy continuously cleansed his body. Ordinary people, when breaking through Foundation Establishment, would use the opportunity to cleanse their marrow, renew their body, and patch up the scars left by cultivation and fighting. But for Lu Yang, there was no need for this step at all! He had completed thorough marrow cleansing during the Qi Refinement period, there were no more impurities to exclude! After Foundation Establishment, Lu Yang''s path of cultivation would keep his body pure at all times, regardless of what he ate or absorbed, it would leave the essence and exclude the dross. The Mind Seeing Method didn''t just clear the mind, but also the body! After reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, a vortex of liquefied spiritual essence would form at the Dantian area of the cultivator. A raging heat pulsated from within Lu Yang''s Dantian. When he looked inward, he could clearly sense the increasingly strong vortex in his Dantian, which engorged the External Spiritual Energy and released an even purer Spiritual Energy that suited him. He ran the Great Heavenly Cycle, as the refined Spiritual Energy was circulating within his body, strengthening every part of it, leaving no detail overlooked. The vortex spun faster and faster, the Spiritual Energy flowed throughout his body at an inconceivable speed, and finally, it felt like a barrier was forcefully broken through by the Spiritual Energy. Lu Yang opened his eyes, their gaze bright and clear. Mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, achieved. The marionette outside the Array Method, seeing that Lu Yang had successfully advanced to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and that his realm was stable and had no hidden danger, got up and left. There is still one thing left undone. Lu Yang remembered a sentence from the Foundation Establishment Manual. The Foundation Establishment Manual was a cultivation guide left by Seventh Elder that has been supplemented by various Senior Brothers and Sisters, which clear listed the various issues that one would likely encounter at the Foundation Establishment Stage, with nothing omitted. Lu Yang gathered Spiritual Energy in his right hand, gently slapped his lower right abdomen, and forcefully spat out a piece of meat. The piece of meat was bloody, appearing to be part of Lu Yang''s body. Lu Yang unleashed a Sword Qi, smashing the piece of meat into tiny fragments. What is this? Fairy Eternity, watching Lu Yang''s progress in her mind, was afraid to speak for fear of distracting him and disrupting the promotion process. Now that the promotion to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment was successful, she finally felt free to speak. She was dead bored. Lu Yang explained earnestly, I don''t know if Fairy has heard the saying that you shouldn''t undertake vigorous exercise after meals. Vigorous exercise can cause severe stomach pain, and in severe cases, one might roll on the ground in agony, break out in sweat, which seriously affects cultivation. Our Senior Brothers and Sisters of the Seek Dao Sect, after research, found out that by cutting off a small piece of unneeded flesh during the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, one can avoid this situation and move freely after meals. So you just now were Removing the appendix. Fairy Eternity, She was a bit behind in understanding the thought processes of today''s cultivators. Chapter 127 – 126: The Green Peak Swords Small Ornament_1 Chapter 127: Chapter 126: The Green Peak Sword''s Small Ornament_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Since Fairy Eternity''s revival, she has undergone one setback after another. First, she attempted to intimidate Lu Yang, only to be beaten up by Yun Zhi. After that, her efforts to prove her usefulness by trying to control Lu Yang''s cross-tier combat ended in a lecture. Now, she realizes that sticking to past experiences doesn''t work. Modern cultivators'' way of thinking is much more active than it was in ancient times, and they collaborate to accumulate experiences across various realms of cultivation. In ancient times, such a thing would be unthinkable. There would be open confrontations and hidden schemes among Senior Brothers, vying for resources. There was no way that sects or tribes would unconditionally open up their cultivation experiences. Oh, there was an exception C the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. They did enjoy discussing their cultivation experiences within the tribe. Lu Yang stretched his body, rising to perform a set of radio calisthenics, flexing his muscles. The sound of his cracking joints brought him an inexplicable comfort. Where are you going? To Hundred Refinement Peak, to order a weapon. Arriving at Hundred Refinement Peak, Lu Yang saw the cafeteria was as bustling as always. Fairy Eternity was surprised. Huh, the food in Seek Dao Sect is pretty good, with so many disciples coming to buy. Lu Yang nodded, The quality of the meals is indeed good. However, his purpose was not the cafeteria, but Hundred Refinement Hall located halfway up the mountain. The cafeteria sells commonly-used weaponsgood ones, but not necessarily suited to everyone. So, Hundred Refinement Hall was established where master weapon smiths take up residence, specializing in selling custom-made weapons. You are Senior Brother Lu Yang? A surprised voice at the entrance of Hundred Refinement Hall called out to Lu Yang. Lu Yang recognized the speaker, You are Li Haoran, from the same batch as me! In Lu Yang''s batch, there were three people with Single Spiritual Roots: Lu Yang with his Sword Spirit Root, Meng Jingzhou with Single Body Spiritual Root, and Li Haoran with Fire Spirit Root. I heard from Senior Sister Zhou LuLu over a month ago that you were taking a bath in lava. Finally got out? Speaking of bathing in lava, Li Haoran''s face was gloomy, as though recalling some unpleasant experiences. Finally met the criteria set by the master, managed to swim in lava, learned to eat Fire Lizards raw and successfully established my foundation. I just got out. I was planning to go find my master and ask what arrangements he had next, but Senior Sister Zhou LuLu said she hadn''t seen him in three days, so I have no idea where he went. Lu Yang wondered if Fifth Elder and his master were very close, accompanying his master in meditation? After Foundation Establishment, you need to head to the Task Hall to receive sect tasks. Li Haoran nodded; he had heard the Senior Brothers mention this. Do you know the way? I can accompany you. Since Li Haoran addressed him as Senior Brother, Lu Yang felt obliged to fulfill his responsibilities as such. Then, thank you, Senior Brother. On their way to the Task Hall, Lu Yang learned about Li Haoran''s background. Both his parents were cultivators with cultivation levels only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. They were overjoyed to learn that Li Haoran had Fire Spirit Root and spoiled him accordingly. This led to Li Haoran''s arrogance and hot temper. For example, during the climb up Wenxin Mountain, Li Haoran lacked resolve; many with lesser qualifications ascended to the fiftieth step before him. It was only at the end that he finally succeeded. Lu Yang guessed that Elder Zhou Xin saw Li Haoran''s flaws and deliberately let him soak in lava for a year to temper his resolve. And it seemed to have worked. At the Task Hall, the two of them searched but didn''t find any tasks suitable for Li Haoran. By the way, can you forge weapons? Of course, master said I''m already at the top refining level of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Fire Spirit Root is best for refining, and Li Haoran had studied weapon refining in lava for a year. How about this? I post a weapon refining task, you accept it, and we both reach our goals. Lu Yang had thought this through; the Weapon Masters of Hundred Refinement Hall were at least of Golden Core Stage and charged high prices, but he didn''t need such high-level masters to make his weapon. Senior Brother Lu, you don''t have to go easy on me. I can come back to the Task Hall in a few days. Lu Yang shook his head, I am not going easy on you. I just need a weapon forged, and you are the most suitable candidate. Most suitable? Li Haoran felt overwhelmed. Lu Yang nodded, Yes, you''re the cheapest. Li Haoran: The two returned to Li Haoran''s weapon refinement room. Lu Yang took out the Green Peak Sword, making Li Haoran jump in surprise. The Green Peak Sword was fantastically high grade not something an amateur like him at the Foundation Establishment Stage could modify. No, no, no, Brother Lu, you better find someone else. I am limited in skill and can''t refine this kind of sword. Lu Yang knew he had misunderstood and laughed, You misunderstood. I don''t want to forge this sword; I want to put some small decorative pieces on its exterior. Li Haoran was relieved, this was much simpler. Do you have some blueprints? Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They''re here. Lu Yang was well prepared and pulled out blueprints, four meters long and wide, that didn''t look like small pieces at all. Seeing the content, Li Haoran''s expression became more weird. Although the creation seemed odd, it actually wasn''t difficult to forge. The only problem was that they had never seen something like it before and had to make multiple attempts to get it right. I''m planning to learn the flying sword technique. As a sword cultivator, how can I not use a sword? But when flying around, without any traffic rules, it''s genuinely dangerous. For safety, I designed this blueprint. When I''m utilizing the flying sword technique, I plan to sit in a steel shell, with the flying sword attached beneath it, serving as a propellant. The steel shell will be equipped with seats for sitting. Install two rows of seats, and once I''ve got a hang of the flying sword technique, I can even take other people flying. This thing is the steering wheel, which can adjust the direction. And windows. Although mortals have difficulty using sand to forge glass, it shouldn''t be a problem for cultivators, right? There should also be brakes, but since I power the flying sword, there''s no need to install brakes. I can just brake with my feet By the way, this big iron shell needs to be easy to install and dismantle, otherwise it''ll be inconvenient during battle. Lu Yang detailed the purpose and forging requirements of the small decorative pieces, leaving both Fairy Eternity and Li Haoran with a sense of having their horizons broadened. It''s not that I''m afraid of heights; it''s just that flying alone is too lonely. I want to bring some people along. Lu Yang repeatedly emphasized that he was not afraid of heights. Can you do it? Li Haoran thought a little; although the things on the blueprint were peculiar, they were not difficult to forge. The most significant hindrance was his unfamiliarity with the items, requiring multiple attempts to get it right. I can. That''s good. These are Mysterious Thunder Irons which can be used as forging material. And this mask, can you forge it to be harder so it can''t be damaged easily? Lu Yang pulled out a tofu mask. He needed a disguise for future outings. We''ll say about twenty contribution points for the price? Lu Yang proposed the price. Twenty contribution points, translating to two thousand Spirit Stones, was by no means a low price. Li Haoran accepted the task. Chapter 128 – 127: Sword Flight_1 Chapter 128: Chapter 127: Sword Flight_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Lu Yang stayed in the Hundred Refinement Peak for three days, all the while discussing with Li Haoran about how to better refine the flying sword pendants. It needs to be as light as possible, otherwise it won''t fly, or it''ll fly too slowly. What do you think about installing an ejection chair, you know, it would automatically eject upwards in case of danger, making an escape? Attach the sword on the head? No, no, no, this is a proper flying sword technique, have you ever seen a swordsman who hoists their flying sword on their head? With diligent efforts, after three days, the pendant was finally refined. Shall we name it? Li Haoran proposed that Lu Yang give the pendant a name. It''s shaped like a carriage, and it can fly in the sky, how about calling it Flying Car? Lu Yang gave it a rather simple name. Senior Brother Lu, would you like to give it a try? Li Haoran, who felt accomplished having completed the pendant, wanted to see how Lu Yang would fare in the sky. Lu Yang nodded, feeling a bit excited. He sat in the car, holding onto the steering wheel, hesitated for a moment. What''s the matter? Li Haoran asked. Lu Yang scratched his head: I just remembered, I haven''t learned how to use the flying sword technique yet. Li Haoran: I was excited about creating it all this while, and you can''t even fly? Don''t worry, don''t worry, I''ll learn now. Lu Yang was calm and composed, asking Fairy Eternity to teach him the flying sword technique. The flying sword technique is a compulsory magic skill for sword practitioners, it''s quite common and Fairy Eternity naturally knows this basic trick. Truth be told, Fairy Eternity didn''t really want to teach Lu Yang the flying sword technique, fearing that if he learned it incorrectly, her reputation could be ruined. The so-called flying sword technique is using the sword as a carrier, carrying the spiritual sense. The stronger the spiritual sense, the higher the degree of fit with the sword, and the faster the flying sword will be Fairy Eternity was far better at teaching than the Eldest Senior Sister, explaining things in a clear and understandable way. It didn''t take long for Lu Yang to learn the flying sword technique. The Green Peak Sword floated in the air, moving freely, Lu Yang felt that even if a giant elephant stepped on the Green Peak Sword, it could still fly smoothly. Lu Yang''s talent in swordsmanship is indisputable. Lu Yang realized that this must be the effect of the Sword Spirit Root, ensuring that he can learn swordsmanship and the sword technique perfectly. There was a groove underneath the Flying Car where the Green Peak Sword could snugly fit and it wouldn''t fall off, it was exceptionally stable. Lu Yang climbed back into the car, gripped the steering wheel, and started applying the flying sword technique. Surprisingly, the Flying Car really started to ascend under the influence of the Green Peak Sword! The Flying Car slowly hovered at first, not because the Green Peak Sword was flying slowly, but because Lu Yang was still getting used to this entirely new way of flying. When the Flying Car hovered high in the sky, Lu Yang had gradually mastered the flying skills. The flight speed was getting faster and faster, flying in 8 shapes. By the end of the practice, he was even able to make sharp turns, it was simply unimaginable! With a body in the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, problems like lack of oxygen and pressure did not affect Lu Yang at all. Haha, the day has finally come when I, Lu Yang, can fly with the help of the sword! Lu Yang laughed heartily, he knew it, there is always a solution to any difficulty. Who said I''m afraid of flying? Fairy Eternity found this experience quite refreshing. On the Hundred Refinement Peak, countless people looked up in awe at Lu Yang flying in the sky. The Flying Car, a highly advanced mode of transportation, even in the progressive thinking, self-proclaimed trend-leading Hundred Refinement Peak, is a revolutionary means of transportation. Look, what''s that?! The younger brothers and sisters who entered the sect at the same time as Lu Yang were amazed at the flying metal box in the sky. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I saw this while asking Senior Brother Li Haoran a question yesterday. It''s a magic artifact refined for Senior Brother Lu! Senior Brother Lu? The one who entered the sect at the same time as us, possessing the Sword Spirit Root, ranked first in terms of achievement, and successfully became a disciple of the Sect Leader, that Senior Brother Lu Yang? One of the junior brothers widened his eyes in admiration for Lu Yang. If they hadn''t had direct contact with Lu Yang, they would be shocked by his achievements, considering him to be a safe, steady, and reliable senior brother. Of course, there are also those who have not changed their initial impression of Lu Yang despite having constant contact with him, for instance, Man Gu. Right, it''s him! According to Senior Brother Li, this is Senior Brother Lu''s flying sword technique! So awesome, this is completely different from the flying sword techniques I''ve seen before, it provides a strange sense of security! There''s absolutely no need for insurance! In the insurance types proposed by the Land Money Trade Association, there was one for flight insurance, which could be broken down into the flight damage insurance, third party liability insurance, and so on. Senior Brother Lu, who is of the same age as us, has already been able to create his own unique flying sword technique! This is the gap! It''s a pity that I''m not a swordsman. Otherwise, I would definitely learn this flying sword technique no matter what! Lu Yang had a good time flying around in the sky before landing, his face expressing the feeling of still wanting more. After stepping out of the car, Lu Yang noticed that Li Haoran was standing off to one side respectfully, and somewhere along the way, the Fifth Elder, Zhou Xin, had arrived. Fifth Elder. Lu Yang respectfully bowed. Haha, so you''re Lu Yang, I heard everything from Haoran, your idea is very good, it may even become a mainstream mode of transportation in the future. Fifth Elder, you flatter me. Those who know me well are aware that I''m not one to praise people easily. This Flying Car of yours can bring you quite a bit of profit. Profit? Lu Yang was puzzled. The Fifth Elder turned his head to Li Haoran and said: Since you also just exited your cultivation period, you should familiarize yourself with the main operations of our Hundred Refinement Peak. We often produce never-before- seen items here. To protect our rights and intrests, we regularly apply for patent registration at the government office. The same applies to Elixir Cauldron Peak. This is the main source of income for Hundred Refinement Peak and Elixir Cauldron Peak. In a few days, a few of your senior brothers will be heading down the mountain to register, you should prepare Lu Yang''s invention ideas and accompany them. The Fifth Elder then addressed Lu Yang, You have great talent and your mind is bright, you were born to fit in our Seek Dao Sect. Study well under Yun Zhi, the sect will be yours in the future. Try to avoid that bastard Old Nine. Lu Yang cautiously pulled his neck back, thinking that he should stand up for his teacher when the Fifth Elder insults him. But learning Fairy Eternity''s approach of when you can''t beat them, join them doesn''t seem like a bad idea. Fairy Eternity frowned, she felt that Lu Yang was contemplating something quite rude, but she had no evidence. How is my master now? Fifth Elder gave a cold sneer, saying nothing. Sky Gate Mountain, in the pine forest. The seal of the Abode was finally removed, the Grand Elder to the Eighth Elder had long left, leaving only Daoist Buyu who didn''t want to leave. Daoist Buyu was tied up like a bug, squirming on the ground, with a yellow paper stuck on his forehead, and armed with a sock stuffed into his mouth, he was making squeaky sounds. The rope was a one-of-kind treasure, Daoist Buyu couldn''t break free using brute force, while the yellow paper could seal magic powers, leaving Daoist Buyu unable to use magic. As for when Daoist Buyu would be able to wiggle free, it would depend on his luck. This was the punishment for Daoist Buyu''s beating the drum and gong while the eight of them were meditating and trying to break the seal. Chapter 129 – 128: The Secret Meeting of the Five Great Immortal Sects_1 Chapter 129: Chapter 128: The Secret Meeting of the Five Great Immortal Sects_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M On a certain peak of Seek Dao Sect, the decision-makers of the Five Great Immortal Sects had gathered. This peak was utterly mysterious, only known to the upper echelons of Seek Dao Sect. The four decision-makers sat quietly, waiting for the organizer of this meeting to speak. Knowing everyone was present, Yun Zhi emerged from her profund reflection. She opened her eyes, and within them, countless worlds, endless time and space lay as mysteries. The other four were slightly startled meeting Yun Zhi''s gaze. They were shocked. They hadn''t seen Yun Zhi in many years. Even back then, she had an unfathomable depth about her. But now, that sense was even more pronounced. The Seek Dao Sect was exceptionally fortunate to have her as a member. And she was the disciple of that old rascal, Daoist Buyu. But Yun Zhi''s profound cultivation level was a good thing for them. The Great Era was comingan era abundant in divine revelations and rife with turmoil incited by the demonic sect. The great powers who had slept for hundreds of thousands of years were awakening, and the rumoured immortals were gradually making their presence known. They could imagine, those great powers and immortals would not simply adhere to the current rules. Instead, they would redefine law and order according to their wills, a disaster proceeding for both mortals and cultivators alike. Already, some latent cultivators of great power had awakened and were stirring up trouble in the Central Continent. However, before they could fully come into their own, they were jointly killed by the Five Great Immortal Sects. Not all immortals were as carefree and content as Fairy Eternity. Just look at the Ancient Nameless One that transformed stars into continents. He was a tough nut to crack. Given these circumstances, the stronger the Five Great Immortal Sects, the better they could resist the impending catastrophe. Yun Zhi spoke calmly, The reason I summoned everyone here today is that I''ve come across some intelligence from the demonic sect which I wish to share with you all. The four decision-makers tensed up. No wonder Yun Zhi did not employ conventional methods like message transmission. Instead, she had brought them here to this secret peak of the Seek Dao Sect. The secrecy of this peak was maintained by efforts from generations of Seek Dao Sect venerables, and Yun Zhi''s modifications, which could shield him from fate and causality, ensuring complete confidentiality. Though the demonic sect was not strong, they had faith in the immortals and had gained many immortal treasures and methods from them. These treasures and methods were hard to defend against, and they needed to be handled with care. As you may know, over a month ago, I raided the Eternity Sect headquarters and came across certain intelligence. Two pieces of information are worth noting: one, a method to resurrect the Immortal Eternity, and two, information relating to a ''mole''. The four decision-makers sat up straighter. Reviving an immortal was serious news. Though they had heard that Yun Zhi had annihilated the Eternity Sect''s stronghold, they hadn''t known how she managed to find it. The Dao Fruit of Immortal Eternity is unique. Even when he is utterly destroyed, his spirit shattered, he can be resurrected, whether someone intentionally or unintentionally remembers his title and immortal name! The four decision-makers'' hearts jolted. Indeed, none of the immortal''s Dao Fruits could be taken lightly. All those they had encountered before were related to enhancing combat power. This was the first time they had encountered a Dao Fruit purely meant for survival. The intelligence also mentioned that the Eternity Sect has planted moles in the Laurel Fairy Palace, the Prison Suppressing Sect, and the Five Elements Sect. In truth, this intelligence wasn''t taken from the Eternity Sect headquarters. It was obtained by Lu Yang from the Inspector, Tang Yunsheng. When Tang Yunsheng assigned Lu Yang and the others with the mole mission, he mentioned that aside from the Suspension Temple, which had few disciples, and the Seek Dao Sect, which was full of oddballs, all the other three sects had moles present. The Five Great Immortal Sects included: The Seek Dao Sect, known for its profound Dao and erratic thoughts, which the other four sects warned their juniors to stay away from. The merciful Suspension Temple, which had the fewest disciples yet profound strength. The Laurel Fairy Palace, who thought the moon hid secrets. They cultivated with the help of the moon and grew laurel trees. The Prison Suppressing Sect, dedicated to suppressing all evils. And the Five Elements Sect with its doctrine of Unitary Five Elements and a thorough understanding of the principles of the Five Elements. The other four sects saw themselves as incompatible with the Seek Dao Sect. The Seek Dao Sect considered the other four sects incompatible with them. But aside from the incompatibility, the Five Great Immortal Sects had a good relationship. So the meeting was for the mole matter. Palace Master Luo of the Laurel Fairy Palace wasn''t surprised since she was Lan Ting''s master, and Lan Ting had informed her of some matters. The presiding master of the Suspension Temple didn''t say much. Their Suspension Temple didn''t have any moles from the demonic sect. This was partly because they had fewer members and partly due to their divergent beliefs. Those from the demonic sect who recite scriptures and observe religious precepts all day would definitely cause a crisis in their faith if they stayed there for too long, and would easily expose themselves. I never expected that even though our Prison Suppressing Sect advocates suppressing all heresies, the Eternity Sect secretly infiltrated our sect. I will carry out a thorough investigation when I return! Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect was furious but didn''t overact considering the occasion. Since there are moles, there must be spies from not just the Eternity Sect. There could be spies from other demonic sects hiding among us, and we need to conduct a thorough search. The Sect Leader of Five Elements Sect had ice- cold eyes. The demonic sect really had the gall, daring to disregard their Five Elements Sect. So, how shall we investigate the moles? Palace Master Luo from the Laurel Fairy Palace asked. Doesn''t the Eternity Sect worship the Immortal Eternity? How about we have our disciples yell ''Immortal Eternity is a bastard'' in unison? The Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect suggested. The others nodded, thinking it was a good idea. Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect said, There''s another way, we all certainly have a list of suspects. We can let those on this list say ''Our master uttered the Immortal Eternity''s name, and the Immortal Eternity has already resurrected. The Master has asked all believers to gather at the headquarters.'' Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Righteous Path didn''t know about the way to resurrect the Immortal Eternity. When the moles from Eternity Sect hear this, they are highly likely to assume the person who said it is a follower of the Eternity Sect. Yun Zhi shook her head: That will only alert the enemy. Not only is there a mole from the Eternity Sect on the list but also from other sects. If the other three sects hear you saying this, they''ll know you''re checking for moles. Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect thought Yun Zhi made sense and didn''t suggest any further. By the way, isn''t the Seek Dao Sect free of moles? Could you share some of your insights, Yun Zhi? the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect said, gaining the approval of the other three. Yun Zhi rarely frowned C she was stumped by the question. She didn''t even know why the Seek Dao Sect not only had no moles from the demonic sect but was able to plant moles within the demonic sect. Perhaps it''s because the disciples of my Seek Dao Sect are simple-minded. Members of the demonic sect, on the other hand, have complex thoughts and cannot mimic the way my disciples of the Seek Dao Sect think. The group came up with many cunning ways to search for moles, among which the master of the Suspension Temple was the most ruthless. If these methods were made public, the world''s perception of them would drastically change. At the end of the secret meeting, everyone left the mountain peak. Three of them left the Seek Dao Sect while the Palace Master of the Laurel Fairy Palace remained. Palace Master Luo, is there anything else you need? Yun Zhi asked, referring to the Palace Master of the Laurel Fairy Palace, named Luo Hongxia. Luo Hongxia summoned a reluctant Lan Ting: Does your Seek Dao Sect have a disciple named Lu Yang? I have matters to discuss with him. My Lan Ting, such a good child, has been led astray by him. He needs to compensate for this! Yun Zhi calmly suggested: How about we let the two become a Daoist couple? Luo Hongxia''s expression stiffened. Chapter 130 – 129 Daoist Buyu Escapes Trouble_1 Chapter 130: Chapter 129 Daoist Buyu Escapes Trouble_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Luo Hongxia left in a hurry. Originally, Luo Hongxia planned to seize the opportunity of the meeting to ask for an explanation from the Seek Dao Sect, at the very least to secure a promise that they would keep their distance from Lan Ting. But now, not to mention the promise, if she leaves a moment too late, her little disciple might get embroiled in it. Within a cloud of mist, Lan Ting complained: Master, I''ve told you I''m fine. You insisted on dragging me to the Seek Dao Sect, what will Lu Yang think of me if he finds out! You come back and devote yourself to developing an Automatic Skewer Formation, trying to imitate others'' appearance by practicing the Imitation Fist, yet you say you''re fine? I''ve told you long ago to stay away from the Seek Dao Sect. I''m speaking from experience! Back in the day when I went down the mountain to gain experience, I encountered a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. We worked together to exorcise a ghost. After reaching our destination, we stayed in an inn for a few days. The ghost was audacious enough to hide under the Seek Dao Sect disciple''s bed for three whole days. Eventually, the disciple noticed the problem and dragged the ghost out from under the bed, demanding it to pay half of the room rent for three days. Is that how common folks think? Who was this person? Lan Ting asked. The Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, Daoist Buyu. Luo Hongxia sneered, continuing: Another time, we came across a grisly murder scene where a dozen children were brutally killed, their bodies dismembered and limbs scattered all over the ground. A little girl with a dazed expression was the only survivor. We stayed by her side to ensure her safety. After a while, the local authorities arrived, saying that after assembling the bodies, every body lacked a piece, and the missing pieces could form another little girl. At that moment, I felt a chill shooting up my spine. The little girl broke into a creepy smile and laughter, which was particularly unsettling. Daoist Buyu just tapped her head, asking her what''s so funny when we''re having a serious discussion. The little girl was completely stupefied. Lan Ting: Out of concern for his master, Lu Yang once again came to the pine forest on Sky Gate Mountain, only to find Daoist Buyu, who was distinctly tied up. Is performance art a trend within our Seek Dao Sect now? Lu Yang wondered. Daoist Buyu writhes vigorously, his mouth muttering something, as if he was crying for help. Lu Yang removed the yellow talisman from Daoist Buyu''s forehead, which allowed Buyu to recover his magical powers, untie the ropes, spit out the sock in his mouth, and successfully escape the bind. Daoist Buyu, with tears in his eyes, exclaimed, Brother, from now on let''s be independent. You call me master, I''ll call you master! Lu Yang thought it would be better to tie Daoist Buyu up again. Stepping out of his abode, Daoist Buyu stretched out his arms towards the sunlight, embracing nature: Ten years! I''m finally out after ten years! Then he thought about it, feeling the atmosphere wasn''t quite enough, so he manipulated the weather to make it rain over a small area above him. The pouring rain soon soaked him to the skin, but he once again stretched out his arms, embracing freedom: Ahhh! After ten years, I''m finally out! Perfect. Having achieved the desired effect, Daoist Buyu dispersed the rain clouds, and turned to Lu Yang, I''m planning on going down the mountain to do some storytelling. Would you like to come with me? Daoist Buyu hasn''t forgotten his mission. Lu Yang was somewhat tempted but shook his head, No can do. My identity is sensitive. If I''m recognized by the followers of the Eternity Sect, it''d be disastrous. Daoist Buyu laughed heartily, What''s the difficulty in that? Daoist Buyu wave his hand over Lu Yang''s face, subtly changing Lu Yang''s appearance to be completely different from before. Is it because you''ve been doing bad things and are worried about being recognized by your enemies? I understand, I''m experienced in this area. Rest assured, nobody in Unification Stage can see through my disguise! Lu Yang didn''t really want to know where Daoist Buyu''s expertise came from, but this way, he could indeed go out without worrying about their safety. Can I bring a friend along? Of course. Lu Yang called over Meng Jingzhou, who was going ''huff and puff practicing boxing to keep fit. Going out for fun? Is it safe? We have a big shot leading us, guaranteed safety. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let''s go. After a concise Q&A, Meng Jingzhou prepared to go out with Lu Yang without even asking where they were going or what they would be doing. Could there be a shortage of fun when following Lu Yang? Who is this guy? Meng Jingzhou whispered, not recognizing Daoist Buyu. My master, Daoist Buyu. Lu Yang proudly introduced him. Daoist Buyu recognized Meng Jingzhou, he stroked his white beard in a kindly manner, Ah, the lad from the Meng Family, I heard Old Meng talking about you. I even attended your full-moon celebration. You knew my grandfather? Meng Jingzhou was somewhat surprised; his grandfather had never mentioned this to him. Daoist Buyu was amused by this question, Your grandfather and I have known each other for over a thousand years. Once Meng Jingzhou''s appearance was changed by Daoist Buyu, he asked, How do we set off, I have a carriage. Lu Yang waved his hand: No need for that, I''ve learned a new Flying Sword Technique, which allows for sword travel. But only one person can stand on a sword, what about the two of us? Meng Jingzhou raised an eyebrow. Lu Yang proudly took out an oddly-shaped Flying Car from his Identity Jade, You can treat this as a sword sheath, just a bit oversized. With me operating the Flying Sword Technique, the Flying Car can take to the skies, carrying up to five people! Meng Jingzhou walked around the Flying Car for a couple of rounds, knocking on the shell and hearing a good echo. His eyes gleaming: What a good treasure, did you invent it? Naturally. Daoist Buyu also nodded repeatedly. His disciple was indeed remarkably accomplished in swordsmanship and would certainly be no less than him in due time! With a thrill of excitement, Lu Yang took the controls of the Flying Car, Meng Jingzhou sat on the passenger side, while Daoist Buyu sat in the back. All three fastened their seat belts, feeling quite novel. Takeoff! With a cry from the Green Peak Sword, the Flying Car soared into the sky, going among the clouds. Master, where to? Daoist Buyu pointed ahead: To the south, it''s bustling there with lots of transportation hubs, great for me to do my storytelling! The Flying Car headed south. When it passed other flying boats, the passengers were all amazed by the presence of the car. Daoist Buyu tapped on the back seat, to open up an invisible shuttle-shaped barrier to reduce air resistance, then also conjured up the Flying Sword Technique to help propel the Flying Car forward. Lu Yang felt his master''s assistance, filling him with confidence. The speed of the Flying Car increased another notch. With the master on board, it was bound to be extremely safe! When Yun Zhi came to check on her master, the abode was empty, with only a golden rope, a yellow talismanic paper, and a sock that belonged to who- knows-who were left behind. Back in her own abode, there was a small note left by Lu Yang at the door: I m going out with my master for a while, don''t worry about me. Yun Zhi grew even more worried. Her master can''t even distinguish east from west. Above a small town in the west, the Flying Car malfunctioned and plummeted straight down. Chapter 131 – 130 [Rules] _1 Chapter 131: Chapter 130 [Rules] _1 lease reading n novelcool.?M What''s happening? The rapid descent of the flying car greatly surprised Meng Jingzhou. Cold sweat broke out on Lu Yang''s forehead as he desperately churned the Flying Sword Technique. The flying car continued to fall and he lost control of the Green Peak Sword, unable to sense its existence. Here, we cannot operate our spiritual essence, all magic skills are ineffective! Daoist Buyu announced solemnly. What?! Having seen much of the world, Daoist Buyu could roughly guess what had happenedif they really had encountered this situation, it was a major stroke of bad luck for the three of them. However, now was not the time for such discussions. The most urgent task was to save Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. He rose, threw open the roof of the car, grabbed Lu Yang with one hand and Meng Jingzhou with the other, pinned them to his waist and jumped down. Although they could not use spiritual essence here, their physical bodies were not limited. As Daoist Buyu, a Great Power of the Unification Stage, jumped from such a high altitude, he would not be injured at all. Lu Yang attempted several times to open his eyes and assess the situation, but the strong wind during their fall forced him and Meng Jingzhou to keep their eyes closed. Just when the three of them were about to hit the ground, Daoist Buyu let go, gently holding them back, he landed first, creating a large crater in the ground. After him, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou landed, caught by Daoist Buyu, all within less than a second. If Daoist Buyu had crash-landed while still holding the two of them, he himself would have been unscathed, but Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could not have survived that impactthey would have been seriously injured, if not killed. Huff, huff, huff! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were deeply shaken. This journey had truly been unusual, they had crashed right after setting off. Where are we? Lu Yang frowned. He found himself in a small town which seemed quite ordinary and couldn''t understand why they couldn''t operate their spiritual essence here. Why isn''t anyone coming out? Lu Yang noticed something else odd. It had just become 9 p.m., and the sound of the flying car''s crash was very loud. Why hadn''t anyone come out to investigate? Could it be that there were no living people in the town and it was a ghost town? No, that couldn''t be. Both the private residences and the inn had candles lit and one could see shadows moving behind the paper windows, there certainly were people here. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was going on? Lu Yang felt there was something strangely eerie about this place. He looked at Meng Jingzhou, who shook his head, indicating he also didn''t understand what was happening. Daoist Buyu walked over to the wreckage of the flying car, pulled the Green Peak Sword from under it. The Green Peak Sword was a gift to Lu Yang from Yun Zhi, of superior quality and unscathed by such a crash. Here, use it for self-defense. Daoist Buyu handed the Green Peak Sword to Lu Yang, his demeanor clouded and serious, a stark contrast to his earlier joviality. The suppression of spiritual energy in this place was extremely severe. Even Daoist Buyu couldn''t mobilize his spiritual essence. Suddenly, all three of them found a piece of paper in their hands. There were densely packed words on both sides of the paper. [Buyi Town Rules] [Rule One: There is no spiritual energy in the town, and spiritual essence cannot be used.] [Rule Two: From 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., a closed door residence or a closed inn room is absolutely safe. All other places are dangerous.) [Rule Three: Must leave the residence or inn by 9 a.m. and cannot return to the residence or the inn before 7 p.m.] [Rule Four: Must fall asleep before midnight.] [Rule Five: Do not stay in a Grade-A room.] [Rule Six: If you hear knocking on the door or window inside the residence or inn, do not open the door or window, no matter what the person outside says.] [Rule Seven: In the town, there are only floral dogs and white dogs, no black dogs. If you see a black dog, run away immediately.] [Rule Eight: The private school has been abandoned for many years, there are no private school teachers in the town. Only the barking of dogs can be heard from the private school, not the sound of reading.] [Rule Nine: The man in grey clothes is the private school teacher. If you meet him, pretend you cannot hear anything he says.] [Rule Ten: Do not make eye contact with the private school teacher. If you make eye contact with him, you will turn into a black dog.] (Rule Eleven: All food in the town is provided for free. You can help yourself, but do not eat the meat buns.] [Rule Twelve: Be wary of government officials. The man in the black clothes is a government official. If you encounter a government official, run away immediately. Regardless of what they call out, do not turn back.] [Rule Thirteen: If you feel like you are being followed, be certain it''s just an illusion. Don''t show any unease or irritation.] [Rule Fourteen: A human body post-death is called a corpse. It''s normal for corpses to move.] [Rule Fifteen: If you have any question inside the inn, ask the innkeeper. If you have any question outside, ask the medicine shop owner, but do not talk to them.] [Rule Sixteen: After entering a black door, do not speak and do not eat anything inside.) [Rule Seventeen: Don''t easily believe what a stranger says, however what a person wearing white clothes says is always the truth.] [Article Eighteen: There are monsters that eat humans in the Ancestral Hall] [Article Nineteen: The Ancestral Hall is safe] [Article Twenty: The locals of this town cannot reveal anything about this town to outsiders] [Article Twenty-One: Leaving the town or killing the mayor dispenses with the need to comply with the rules of Buyi Town] The white paper on which these rules were written disappeared into thin air after Lu Yang finished reading. What is this? Lu Yang felt absurd, the rules conveying a sense of ominousness. A trick manufactured by a Unification-stage cultivator! the Daoist Buyu declared solemnly. Seeing these twenty-one rules, he was finally confident in his guess. There was a strong presence indicating Unification-stage cultivators, and from the pressure he felt on himself, there were more than one Unification-stage cultivators! Little disciple and Little Meng, have either of you heard the saying ''the Great Era is coming''? Both nodded, but still didn''t quite understand. The concept of the arrival of the Great Era is too broad, and they didn''t know what it specifically referred to. The arrival of the Great Era manifests in many ways, one of which being the awakening of powerful beings from other eras from their sleep! Now, with the vivid spiritual consciousness and active Daoist charm, it is easier to practice Enlightenment. Some even say that you can become an Immortal! The Great Power flourished in the Great Qian era and the Great Yu era, but due to their own enlightenment, they could not break through further. Thus, they imagined the method of slumber, using Spirit-Stone Marrow as a carrier to seal themselves into a state of suspended animation. When the Daoist charm became active, they woke up from their sleep. After their consciousness awakened, but before their bodies fully awakened, they would use all methods to protect themselves from exposure. Defining an area, setting rules, detaining those who come, all these are just one of the methods. Do you know the difference between Refining the Void stage and Unification stage? Both shook their heads. These were still very remote for them. The difference between Refining the Void stage and Unification stage is whether they have grasped the[rule]. Rule? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou unknowingly repeated this word. Unification stage cultivators can modify the actual rules within a certain range based on their own will, but the modified rules should not be too contrary to common sense. For example, they can''t dictate, ''I am invincible and immortal within this area''. The tests you encountered when joining the sect, like the River Spirit Test and Wenxin Mountain Test, are all examples of these rules. Unification stage cultivators have weak control over the rules. They must set multiple rules to limit the actions of people within the rule. Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators and Immortals have different degrees of control over the rules. The latter is more exaggerated. After achieving Immortality and condensing the Dao Fruit, the symbol of rules, their power covers the whole world. Lu Yang recalled the Dao Fruit of Fairy Eternity C as long as someone recited her honorific title and Immortal name, she could resurrect. From the results, Fairy Eternity, this individual, is immortal. But on a global scale, this meant that Fairy Eternity could directly resurrect, violating the world''s common sense, crossing time, space, soul, physical body and other various restrictions. It''s truly terrifying! Lu Yang shared his guess with Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity nodded, affinning Lu Yang''s thought. You''re young, but your brain works quite fast. Lu Yang didn''t have the mood to handle the taunt from Fairy Eternity. He listened to Daoist Buyu continue to speak, Judging from the rules, only this small town is under their control. The range of rules that Unification-stage cultivators hold is not so small. The other person is afraid of being discovered by an Immortal of the Great Xia Dynasty! A rule that can even restrain me indicates that there are more than one Unification C stage cultivators. Daoist Buyu revealed a ruthless look, his gaze sharp as a sword: The Five Great Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty have together eliminated many awakening Unification-stage cultivators. It seems that today I need to get rid of a few more! He swung his whisk, and the threads as thin as cow hair released million strands of Sword Qi. Swordsmanship is Daoist Buyu''s foundation. He has studied it his whole life. He doesn''t need to use spiritual essence to conjure Sword Qi! The Sword Qi slammed into the barrier of the town. The barrier couldn''t withstand the Sword Qi and a gap was blasted open. In the gap, four figures were waiting for Daoist Buyu. As expected, there was definitely more than one Unification-stage cultivator! The rules they set up, they also have to adhere to. Inside the town, they cannot utilize their spiritual essence. They plan to deal with Daoist Buyu outside the town. Kill him! Daoist Buyu laughed loudly, strode forward, stepped out of the town, releasing the peak pressure of Unification stage to fight against the four Unification-stage cultivators! Just you bunch of wastes think you can kill me? Before leaving, he left a message for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou: This battle may last for several days. You two must stay alive in the town! The gap healed, Daoist Buyu disappeared outside the town. Chapter 132 – 131: A Dangerous Night (Request for Monthly Ticket)_1 Chapter 132: Chapter 131: A Dangerous Night (Request for Monthly Ticket)_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou realised that, despite Daoist Buyu''s show of bravado, this fight was far from being easily won. The best course of action would have been for Daoist Buyu to flee with them, but he had not opted for that, signaling his lack of confidence in protecting them both from the newly awakened ancient Unification stage creature. Lu Yang performed Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing, trying to summon his Eldest Sister, only to find that he could not utilize the spiritual essence, and was even unable to transform. Form Boxing indeed was an art of magic skill. Meng Jingzhou tested his current power level. Although we can''t use magic ability, the strength of our bodies hasn''t significantly changed, he reported. It was a piece of good news. What time is it now? Lu Yang recalled the second rule which mentioned that ''from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., the thatched cottages and inn rooms with doors shut are absolutely safe, everywhere else is dangerous.'' From 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. was considered the danger period. The streets are deserted since it''s after 9 p.m. now, people must have gone home. We need to find a place to take shelter, or get to an inn! There were several lit straw houses nearby. Meng Jingzhou knocked politely on a door, saying, Fellow villager, we are cultivators who have unintentionally trespassed this place. Could you please open the door and let us stay the night? We will compensate you greatly; you may pick any golden spirit stone you like! Meng Jingzhou tried a few houses in a row, but not a single door opened. Lu Yang stopped him. Don''t waste your energy. Have you forgotten the fifth rule? Never open the door if you hear someone knocking? Not only us, but there must be commoners living in Buyi Town as well, they also need to abide by the rules. [Nineteenth Rule: the villagers cannot reveal anything about the town to outsiders.] This indicated that Buyi Town had a native population. Just as Meng Jingzhou was about to speak, Lu Yang signaled him to be quiet. From somewhere not far away came the heavy sounds of footsteps. The heavy, irregular breathing suggested the creature was massive, and the pattern of the footfalls indicated it moved on four legs, or even more. Lu Yang had no idea what creature it could be. Lu Yang could even see the shadow of the creature hovering around the corner. Run! Lu Yang whispered, and he and Meng Jingzhou hastily fled. Before understanding an opponent''s realm and abilities, it wasn''t wise to confront it. As the two ran in the direction opposite to the creature, they successfully lost it as it hadn''t noticed them. Pausing to listen for any surrounding movements and verifying that the creature was not close, they cautiously walked down the street until they found an inn. The inn was brightly lit, with a man in white leisurely dozing off on the counter, and two merchants were discussing which room to take. Finally found an inn, I''m dead tired. Let''s take two Grade-A rooms. the Merchant slammed a silver coin onto the counter. His companion promptly stopped him, Did you forget what was said on that piece of paper? Do not stay in Grade-A rooms! You actually believe what''s written on that paper? Better safe than sorry, countered the companion, picking up the silver piece. Glancing at the piece of paper, he nervously thought about how confounding this town was and resolutely decided to leave by morning. With an appeasing smile, he addressed the man in white. We would like two Third Grade rooms, please. The man dressed in white took the silver without giving any change, promptly handed them three keys. Only one room per group is allowed; you have been given all three keys to Third Grade Room No. 3. The merchant frowned at this. Indeed, this inn was pricey; a Third Grade room shouldn''t cost this much. Lu Yang warned the two. You all must abide by the rules written on the paper. Recalling the rule which warned against trusting strangers too easily, the merchant couldn''t discern Lu Yang''s intention and hurriedly went upstairs. Meng Jingzhou was about to ask for a Third Grade room for themselves when Lu Yang grabbed a pen and paper from the counter and pulled Meng Jingzhou behind him. Meng Jingzhou then remembered the 15th rule [Inquire about anything regarding the inn with the innkeeper, and anything outside the inn with the medicine shop owner, but do not speak to them]] Lu Yang wrote on the paper: Are you the owner of this inn? The owner wrote back: Yes. Lu Yang placed a silver coin on the counter and wrote: I want to rent a Third Grade room where no one has died. The owner handed over three keys, each labeled, ''Third Grade Room No. 4''. The two glanced at each other and proceeded to the second floor, where they noticed eight black-doored rooms, but only the doors marked ''Third Grade Room No. 3'' and ''Third Grade Room No. 4'' were brown. The room with the Number 3 was for the merchants, while the room with Number 4 was for them. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Entering their room, they sat down on the bed and finally relaxed, noticing that their heartbeats were racing. Wasn''t this discussed with you at home? asked Lu Yang. Not at all. I did not even realize that cultivators in the Unification stage had the ability to manipulate reality and set rules. I see the elders in our family who are at this stage, they spend their days bird-watching, gardening, fishing, and scolding people on the streets, they hardly seem capable of this! Meng Jingzhou exclaimed. Lu Yang agreed. He hadn''t perceived the elders of the Seek Dao Sect to be so powerful either. However, if it was said Eldest Sister was capable of such ability, he would believe it. At least, the magnitude seems to match the ability. There were footsteps, light and sure, they belonged to a person. From across the hallway came a knock on the door, a gentle voice humbly asking, Honorable guest, have you retired for the night yet? The innkeeper accidentally gave all three keys to you and I cannot access the room. I have freshly prepared dinner here, which is complimentary. Could you please open the door so I could serve it to you? The occupant of Room 3 was no fool, sensing something was off and choosing to abide by the rules, did not respond to the plea. The person upon receiving no response, knocked increasingly harder to the point where the entire hallway echoed with the sounds. Honorable guest, open the door! Open the door! Do you hear me asking you to open the door! Believe me, I will break this door down! Shedding their disguise, the knocker pounded on the door with increasing ferocity. Thankfully, the door was of superior quality and wasn''t smashed open. Seeing as the merchants weren''t falling for the trick, the knocker reverted to their gentle tone: Alright then, I will leave the food at the door. Still, the merchants gave no response. The imposter employed the same trick, knocking on Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s door, starting with gentle knocking and gradually increasing in volume, unveiling their true intention Again, no one fell for the trick. Footsteps echoed and then stopped. The trickster was gone. Something isn''t right; those footsteps were too brief. It doesn''t sound as if they went downstairs or upstairs; they are still on the second floor! a chill ran down Lu Yang''s spine. A scene came to mind: The trickster clings to the walls with their hands, hiding at the top, waiting for the merchants to let their guard down, surreptitiously opening the door to collect the food, and then would swoop down on them Whether the merchants concluded the same way or whether they were simply cautious, there weren''t any indications of their opening the door. Let''s get some rest, yawned Meng Jingzhou. The rules stated that they must be asleep by midnight, equivalent to 11 pm. He took a blanket from the cupboard, spread it on the floor and offered to sleep on the lower bunk. Then he blew off the candles, the room was pitch black, the meager moonlight outside seeped through the paper window, illuminating the room. Meng Jingzhou looked out the window, his heart stopped. A dark figure appeared outside the window, swaying side to side, as if clinging onto the window ledge, craning its neck to glimpse inside. The concern was this was the second floor how tall was the creature?! Check if the windows are bolted! Lu Yang shouted suddenly, remembering the rule about not opening the windows! Upon entry, they had only thought about locking the door and had completely forgotten about the windows; they had no idea whether the windows were merely closed or bolted! The pair moved quickly, noticing the windows indeed were unbolted, they quickly bolted them just before the creature began knocking on the windows. Peering through the window to see the person-shaped shadow outside made their hearts beat loudly. The two of them survived their first night, narrowly missing danger. (A special addition in return for Lord > ^Q''s support). Chapter 133 – 132: Crisis–laden_1 Chapter 133: Chapter 132: Crisis-laden_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M The two woke up, the sky was already dawning, and it was still some time before 9 a.m. I was terrified yesterday! Remembering the experience from the night before, Meng Jingzhou''s heart was still racing. Lu Yang seemed more calm: First understand the rules, and you won''t be afraid once you understand them. Meng Jingzhou nodded. The two of them compared the twenty-one rules to ensure there were no memory deviations, only then did they feel relieved. What time is it now? At this moment, the sound of a gong echoed from the outside, the watchman was beating the gong while loudly shouting: 9 a.m. The two of them hurriedly went downstairs. On the first floor, two merchants were fuming at the boss holding a horse saddle: Yesterday we left our horse in the backyard stable, how come today there is only a saddle left! Lu Yang recalled the huge beast he encountered last night, maybe it was the one that had eaten the horse. No whinny of horses was heard last night, it means the horse didn''t even have a chance to resist, it was such a terrifying beast. Disregarding the merchants, the two ran out of the inn. Fairy Eternity reminded them, These two merchants have a very heavy aura of death, they are complex, they are not simple merchants. Lu Yang nodded, showing that he remembered. There was a wave of fragrant smell coming from the street. The restaurant was open, steam was wafting from hot dishes, causing the mouth to salivate. But strangely, the restaurant was empty. One of the steamed basket was labeled, it said Meat Bun. The people of Buyi Town, dressed in brown coarse linen clothes, have already gotten used to it. They came to grab breakfast, sat down, and started eating, keeping their distance from the meat buns. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou also followed suit, grabbed three sesame seed cakes and a bowl of soy milk, eating deliciously. Lu Yang noticed that people were eating very quickly. Some were eating while walking, looking very hurried. There was a commotion on the side of the street, a group of people hurriedly fleeing. The people who were dining also didn''t care about their meal, they directly fled. We should run too! Lu Yang said, picking up his sesame seed cake and started running. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They ran to the end of the other side of the street and turned to see what had just happened. A group of people dressed in black were approaching, there were about a few dozen of them, each with a knife around their waist. Hey you, stop! A man in black clothes shouted at a fleeing person, who subconsciously turned his head, his neck twisted a full 360 degrees, slumping. The men in black laughed upon seeing this. They sat by the entrance of the restaurant, opened the steamed basket, picked up the meat bun and started eating, their mouths greasy. The person who had died, lifted his head, twisted it back, back to normal, as if he had forgotten what had just happened, and slowly left the scene. They''re the government office yamen, it is said in the rules that we cannot eat meat buns, but the yamen can, which means that the rules they need to follow are not the same as us, Lu Yang analyzed in a low voice. Among the many types of breakfast, all the yamen chose to eat meat buns, which implies they can only eat meat buns. Also, the rule says we must not turn our heads, it seems that turning our heads will snap our neck! The two looked at each other, decided to leave, to get as far away from the yamen as possible. At the beginning of man, the nature is good. The nature is similar, the habit becomes remote As they passed the private school, the loud sound of reading came. The voice was mature, as if a group of adults were reciting the Three- Character Sutras. However, Lu Yang remembered that the rules mentioned, [The private school has been deserted for many years, there is no private school teacher in the town, only the barking of dogs can be heard in the private school, not the sound of reading.] This was absolutely irrational. The two quickly left, but were stopped by a man in a grey gown: The two of you look unfamiliar, could it be that you came from elsewhere? [Rule No. 9: The person in a grey gown is the private school teacher. If you encounter the private school teacher, no matter what he says, you must pretend you didn''t hear it. ] [Rule No. 10: You can''t make eye contact with the private school teacher. If you make eye contact with the private school teacher, you will turn into a black dog.] Both quickly responded by lowering their heads and walking forward, not looking into the eyes of the private school teacher, nor listening to what the private school teacher said. The private school teacher being persistent, said next to them: You both are dressed rather well, you must have a decent Cultivation Level. Could it be that you also believe in the rules written on the white paper? Not all the rules on the white paper are true, some of them are deceptive. In fact, the person who set the rules here had no malicious intention, only wanted to protect themselves, which led to this desperate move. The person was informed that you both arrived, and specifically asked me to help you. I have a way to leave the town, but the price is that you will lose your memory in this town. As long as the two of you recite the ''Three-Character Sutras'' in the private school for three days, you can leave the town! I am not deceiving you, you can hear the voices in the private school, just yesterday someone left the town with my assistance. The private school teacher suddenly ran in front of them, bent down and looked directly at Lu Yang. Lu Yang closed his eyes and walked forward. Before he closed his eyes, he saw the lower half of the man''s face didn''t have any skin, revealing red muscles, very eerie. Seeing that the two were ignoring him and kept their heads down, the teacher from the private school had no choice but to give up; he shouted behind them: This is your only chance to leave the town; you''re going to regret it if you don''t accept my help. Fairy Eternity said in the Spiritual Space: Lu Yang, don''t believe him, only a part of what he said is true. A part? Lu Yang was somewhat surprised; he thought everything the man said was a lie. He does indeed have a method to leave the town, but it''s not as a human being, but in the form of a ''black dog''. I saw him release a few black dogs yesterday. Before meeting you two, someone made eye contact with him. After making eye contact, that person developed a splitting headache, eyes filled with bloodshot streaks, arms gradually growing black fur before going into the private school. Lu Yang felt a chill up his spine, the abilities of the private school teacher were very tricky and not easy to deal with. Go to the tailor shop. Lu Yang had some thoughts and needed to verify them. The two had been around Buyi Town''s tailor shops, none of them sold black, white, or gray clothes, and there was no corresponding fabric available. While strolling around the town, the two came across a question: Where is the Ancestral Hall? It was said in the rules that the Ancestral Hall is safe, but there are also monsters in the Ancestral Hall. Such a contradictory statement, this place must not be simple. But the two went around and did not find the location of the Ancestral Hall. By this time, it was getting late, approaching from 9 p m. to 11 p.m., and the two had to return to the inn. Welcome back, distinguished guests. Please, our inn is very safe, you don t need to be so nervous. I will protect your safety. At the inn''s entrance, the cheerful little errand boy welcomed the two. The errand boy didn''t have any whites in his eyes, his irises were pure black, like he could see what ordinary people couldn''t. The two broke out in goosebumps. This voice was exactly the same as the one that knocked on the door in the corridor last night! It was him last night! Little errand boy, it''s not time yet, go back to your room! The innkeeper drove the errand boy away. The errand boy stared at the innkeeper. The two were locked in a stare for a while before he reluctantly left. Lu Yang noticed that the errand boy went up to the third floor, which was the Grade-A rooms. Chapter 134 – 133: The Movement of the Corpse is a Normal Phenomenon_i Chapter 134: Chapter 133: The Movement of the Corpse is a Normal Phenomenon_i Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. lease reading n novelcool.?M Just as that arrived back in their room, they happened to encounter two peddlers. The arrogant peddlers from yesterday had become uncharacteristically friendly today, even inviting them over to sit down. Unwilling to interact with them more than necessary, Lu Yang declined. Upon refusal, the peddlers weren''t upset and closed their room door. The sound of the gong rang out again C the watchman announced, It''s the time from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Clop, clop, clop C the orderly footsteps once again echoed from the corridor as the eerily black-eyed inn servant prowled around. The inn servant knocked lightly on the door across from them, Dear guests, are you there? Could you please open the door? Just when the two of them expected it to play out like the night before, the peddlers insisting on not opening the door and the knocking growing louder till it was deafening Creak The door across from them was opened. The action surprised one of the peddlers, You, what are you doing! Why did you open the door! Shut it quickly, shut it quickly! If you want to die, don''t drag me down with you! Why won''t the door shut! There were two peddlers, but only one spoke from start to finish. The other didn''t make a sound the whole time, which was very strange. You, don''t come over, Ahhh A heartrending scream came from across the hall, and then there was silence. What happened? The peddlers aren''t fools, why would they open the door? Meng Jingzhou felt a chill in his heart. Lu Yang fell into thought for a moment and imagined a possibility, Do you remember the man we saw being killed by the officer this morning? He came back to life and looked no different from the living. It''s stated in the rules that ''Moving corpses are a common phenomenon,'' but the rules did not mention the revival of corpses! Was the man who came back to life this morning really himself? Meng Jingzhou widened his eyes, You mean One of the salesmen is already dead? But their partner didn''t notice? Lu Yang nodded, Right, that''s what I mean! A chill tingled through Meng Jingzhou''s scalp. Though they''d seen lots of people on the street today, he''d thought not many had been harmed. But now, it seemed as if there were likely quite a few Living Dead wandering around during the day! The violent knocking began again, but this time it was on their door. Help, save me! The inn servant wants to kill me! Open the door, open the door quickly! Please, have mercy and save me. Gold, Spirit Stones, the location of the Relic Blessed Cave I can give them all to you! Don''t kill me- With that, there came the sound of a dull thud as an axe entered flesh, striking bone. Accompanied by the trader''s scream of pain. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at each other, both deciding not to open the door. The screams of the two peddlers had just silenced, and despite the newfound pleas for help, something seemed wrong, eerie and strange. And what''s more, Fairy Eternity had informed him that the two traders were anything but kindly souls. There was no need to aid them. Once the peddler''s voice had disappeared, the inn servant''s gentle knocking started once again: Dear guests, are you there? Can you please open the door? Dear guests, are you there? Can you please open the door? I said open the door! Open the damn door for me! Just like yesterday, the knocking grew louder until the whole inn could hear it. Either the door was well-made, or there were rules restricting it C the inn servant did not manage to break down the door. Lu Yang heard the inn servant''s footsteps going upstairs, presumably heading straight to the suite. No monsters went past the window tonight, and they passed the night in peace. When they left the inn at 9 a.m. the next day, Lu Yang noticed that the door of the room across the hall had turned black. The two merchants emerged from the room laughing and joking, bidding Lu Yang a jovial hello. Rule Sixteen: Upon entering a black door, do not speak or eat anything inside. Lu Yang''s gaze hardened: the peddlers no longer had to follow the normal rules. Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help but ask, Who was the one calling for help last night? The peddlers seemed quite puzzled their expressions not feigned, Help? Who needed help? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou left hurriedly, unsure of the peddlers'' situation and unwilling to speak anymore. During the day time, they secretly followed the officers, and found out that they only ate once a day C a meat bun. Meng Jingzhou once stole a meat bun, opened it up, and in addition to the meat, found what appeared to be fingernails and hair. After the officers had eaten, they would walk the streets, herding people along like ducks. Some unlucky people would accidentally turn their head, be killed on the spot, and resurrected immediately after death. Did you notice? The officers walk all around the small town but they never go to the private school! Lu Yang spread out the map. He had drawn it when they were walking around the small town yesterday. The map marked the crash site, the inn, the private school, the tailor''s shop, the potion shop, and the government office. The quality of the drawing on the map was of a questionable standard, the good news was that at least he could understand what he had drawn. It seems the rules they''re following aren''t the same! It''s not one-size-fits- all! laughed Meng Jingzhou. This was good news depending on how they used it. As they walked on the main street, they noticed through a paper window that there were people in the thatched huts. According to the rules, You can''t return to the thatched hut or the inn before the time of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. So, who could be inside the thatched huts? There seem to be many more rules about this town that we don''t know about. Different identities have to abide by different rules. Lu Yang wondered if the Unification period ancients had too much free time on their hands. Fairy, can you see what''s happening outside? How is my master doing? Fairy Eternity was amazed, Your master has a deep understanding of swordsmanship. He can even hold his own against four opponents. Lu Yang nodded. If that''s the case, he could rest assured. The two returned to the inn, and Lu Yang wrote a line on a piece of paper and handed it to the innkeeper: Are you from the outside? Meng Jingzhou watched from the side, understanding Lu Yang''s intention. The rules stated that locals could not disclose the town''s affairs to outsiders, yet the innkeeper could. This meant that the innkeeper was not a local. The innkeeper didn''t expect Lu Yang to ask such a question but wrote the word yes. Lu Yang wrote: Normal person or cultivator? The innkeeper responded: Ninth Level of Qi Training. Lu Yang wrote: How did you become the innkeeper? The innkeeper wrote: I can''t say. Lu Yang wrote: Do you have to observe different rules from us? What are the specific rules? The innkeeper responded: I follow the Rules of Buyi Town Inn. I can''t tell you the specific rules. Lu Yang then wrote: Do you want to leave? The innkeeper''s hand shook slightly: Yes. Lu Yang handed over his Identity Jade: We''re both disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. We arrived here by mistake and also want to leave. Peering at the jade identity of the Seek Dao Sect disciple, the innkeeper was even more excited. With a trembling hand, he wrote: What do you need? Lu Yang wrote: Take off your white clothes. Unprepared for this demand, the innkeeper initially wore a puzzled expression. The rules he adhered to stated Within the boundaries of the rules, accommodate customers'' requests as far as possible, except for those that contradict morality and ethics, there was no mention of not allowed to take off clothes. The innkeeper took off his white clothes and handed them to Lu Yang. Lu Yang put away the clothes and went back to the room with Meng Jingzhou. After knocking on our door for two days, tonight it''s our turn. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou shared a cold laugh. Chapter 135 – 134: Change of Position (Third update request for monthly ticket)_i Chapter 135: Chapter 134: Change of Position (Third update request for monthly ticket)_i lease reading n novelcool.?M The time between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. arrived, leaving only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou as guests in the entire guesthouse. The waiter came down from the third floor with an axe in his hand. Blood was dripping from the axe, still not coagulated, and anyone''s guess whose blood it was. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A smirk danced at the corners of his mouth. Despite unknowingly entering Buyi Town and being forced to abide by its rules, he saw this as an opportunity an opportunity to let his true nature run wild. He had lost track of how long he had been in Buyi Town or head count of people he had murdered. The luck of these two was indeed remarkable. The town was riddled with traps, yet they hadn''t fallen into any and were still alive. No previous groups of guests had enjoyed a similar good fortune. Being strangers to the town, unfamiliar with the roads and reluctant to abide by the rules, they were quickly wiped out. There were ten third-grade rooms, nine of which had turned black proof of their last occupant''s ill fate. This was not even counting the naive folks who dared to stay on the third floor in Grade-A rooms. The beginners luck of these two newcomers was about to run out. He had decided to knock on doors all night until morning. Even if he didn''t kill them, he would torment them. It''s strangethe lights were on in third-grade Room 4 the day before yesterday. Why is it off today? The waiter quickly figured it out and scoffed, They thought that I would spare them if they kept the lights off. How naive! Adjusting his tone, he gently knocked on the wooden door,Dear guests, please open the door. There may be a misunderstanding between us. He paused and then said in an even more steady and reliable voice, Dear guests, please open the door. There may be a misunderstanding between us. As always, there was no reply. Suddenly, a hand appeared out of nowhere, grabbing his ankle. Who''s that? He looked down sharply and saw that a hand had come out of a dog hole under the wall of third-grade Room 4, clutching his ankle tightly. The hand was incredibly strong once it pulled, he was knocked over. Clang The waiter fell to the ground and the axe slipped away. He scrabbled desperately on the ground, trying to free himself, but the strength of the hand far exceeded his expectations, making escape impossible. No one had ever been able to get hold of him like that. He was going to die! The thought was absurd to him! However, how could that be? He was the hunter, and guests were the prey! No, it''s possible, the waiter remembered the second rule. Between the hours of 9 p.m. and around 7 a.m., the closed thatched huts and guesthouse rooms are absolutely safe. All other places are dangerous. Third-grade Room 4 was still closed, ensuring absolute safety for the guests. If he was pulled into the room, his fate would be tragic! His fingers clawing the floor, the waiter tried to crawl away. Like a prey half swallowed by a python trying to escape death, he screamed, Help! Help! Save me! His cries were heartfelt. Unfortunately, no one came to his rescue. There was no rule in Buyi Town Guesthouse Rules about rescuing the waiter. As most of his body got pulled into the room, he desperately braced his hands against both sides of the walls and thrust hard, finally freeing himself. The waiter abandoned his axe and hobbled back to the Grade-A room. Did we actually let him escape? Meng Jingzhou was a bit frustrated. The brute was surprisingly strong. He had shattered the waiter''s ankle but still couldn''t hold him. The two of them had decided that today, they were going to get rid of the annoying waiter who kept knocking on their door every night. They didn''t need to ask around to know that they, leaders of the demonic sect, had never been treated like this before?! After observing for two days, they understood the rules of the guesthouse and quickly devised a plan. Lu Yang first used the Green Peak Sword to dig a hole under the wall based on the waiter''s size. Utilizing the rule Rooms with closed doors are safe, they made sure to pull the waiter into their room without being harmed by him, holding the upper hand in the process. A lively prey makes the hunt interesting! Lu Yang smirked cruelly, the sinister sound echoing through the room. Two figures stepped out of third-grade Room 4, one with a sword, the other bare-handed the latter picked up the fallen axe. The blade of the sword scraped the floor, producing an irregular sizzling sound. Blood dripped from the axe, creating a rhythmic ticking sound. The two figures wandered the guesthouse, armed with blood-stained weapons. The second floor No one was there. So he must be on the third floor. The third floor had four rooms, all Grade-A rooms. The figure with the sword politely knocked on the door, ''We heard there''s free dinner here. We''re hungry and want to eat. Could you please open the door?'' Seeing no response from Grade-A Room 1, Lu Yang became impatient, banging on the door, Open up! We want to eat! What kind of service is this! ''There seems to be a misunderstanding between us. Could you open the door so we can talk it over?'' ''Open the door! Open it now! If you do not open the door, I will break it down!'' The loud knocking echoed through the entire guesthouse. Lu Yang kicked open the door of Grade-A Room 1. It was empty. He tried to enter but was stopped by an unseen force. Rule Five: Do not enter Grade-A rooms. The waiter was hiding in one of the rooms, trembling at the commotion from next door. No, don''t be afraid. The rules say ''Do not enter Grade-A rooms'', they can''t get in. They can''t get in, the waiter kept mumbling to himself, though he wasn''t convinced. Lu Yang kicked open Grade-A Rooms 2 and 3 as well, but found no trace of the waiter. Then it must be Grade-A Room 4! Without a second thought, Lu Yang kicked open the door and found the waiter huddled up in the darkness. ''Come out, and I''ll spare you!1 Meng Jingzhou threatened menacingly. Seeing Meng Jingzhou bluffing, the waiter let out a sardonic laugh, relieved. ''Ha! Ha! So you have to abide by the rules too!'' He had absolute control over who could enter the Grade-A room, and in there, he had the upper hand, meaning he was untouchable. As the waiter was deciding whether or not to drag them into the room, Lu Yang calmly took out a wooden plaque. The waiter''s face turned pale at the sight of it. It read: Third-grade Room 4. Anticipating the scenario, Lu Yang had tried to switch the door plaque of third- grade Room 3 with that of third-grade Room 4. The black door turned brown, indicating that it had become third-grade Room 4. It worked. Lu Yang replaced the plaque of Grade-A Room 4 with that of third-grade Room 4. The barrier disappeared, allowing direct entry. One man with a sword, the other with an axe, both with horrific smiles on their faces. In the eyes of the terrified waiter, they walked into the room and thoughtfully closed the door behind them. Now, this place was third-grade Room 4 absolutely safe for them. Lu Yang kicked the waiter around, breaking his arms and legs to prevent him from escaping. Meng Jingzhou slapped him twice as interest for scaring people. Afterwards, they dressed him in white clothes. ''Speak. What do you know?'' Rule Seventeen: Don''t trust strangers easily. People in white tell the truth. (Added for the alliance leader Tianqiong Yunhai) Chapter 136 – 135: Medicine Shop_l Chapter 136: Chapter 135: Medicine Shop_l lease reading n novelcool.?M How many people in the inn pose a danger? Lu Yang first determined the source of threat in the inn, whether it was just the waiter alone. Dressed in white clothes, the trembling waiter extended two fingers and stuttered, Two two. Who? Both of you. Meng Jingzhou stepped forward and kicked him: Behave! The waiter was helpless, he couldn''t lie in his white uniform, you two are the most dangerous in the inn. Lu Yang readjusted the question: For ordinary people, how many dangers are there in the inn? Just me. The waiter answered truthfully. Who is stronger, you or the innkeeper? I''m stronger, but we follow different rules. He has a natural suppression over me. Is your power the same in the Grade-A room as in other places? No, based on the rules, my power is greater in the Grade-A room. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Are there others like you who have different powers in different places? Yes, for example, the things in the thatched cottage during the day. They are very powerful in the thatched cottage and can move freely between them. But when they leave the thatched cottage, their power becomes indistinguishable from ordinary people, and they lose the ability to teleport. However, I don''t know what exactly those things are. Anyone else, like the black-clothed officers and gray-clothed private school teachers? Do they have a power boost? No, but they were originally cultivators, much stronger than ordinary people. What is the relationship between the officer and the private school teacher? I guess their relationship is not good, there may be competition. For example, like me and the officer, we need to kill a certain number of people before we can leave the town. I''m not sure about the specific situation on the private school teacher''s side, but their requirements are probably the same. Do you know where the mayor is? I heard the mayor is in the government office, I''ve never seen him come out. How would you kill the mayor? I don''t know. What are the mayor''s powers and abilities? I don''t know. Where is the Ancestral Hall? You can''t find the Ancestral Hall during the day. It only appears from 9 p m. to 11 p.m. The waiter answered every question, acting quite honestly. What the waiter has disclosed, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou have speculated. There''s not much difference from what the waiter said. The two had nothing else to ask. Lu Yang acted, removed the waiter''s white clothes, stabbed him through his body with a sword, and killed him. As the Rudder Master of the demonic sect, how could he leave any chance for others when completing tasks. Fortunately you took it off in advance, otherwise the white clothing would be dirty. Meng Jingzhou stretched a yawn: Finally, we can sleep in peace. Lu Yang felt the same. Tonight they won a good haul and didn''t have to put up with the annoying knocking on the door anymore. The two searched the waiter''s body and found the inn''s rules. However, they had already figured out the rules of the inn, so this was of no use. Our rules disappeared after we read them once. If it weren''t for our good memory, we would have forgotten. They can keep the rules and ensure that they don''t make a mistake. It seems the waiters are treated differently from us. At 9 a.m. on the third day, the two were awakened by the sound of the watchman''s gong. They yawned and felt that the sleep was refreshing. The innkeeper heard the waiter''s cry for help last night and various commotions, so he decided to check the waiter''s situation upstairs in the morning. When he saw the waiter''s tragic death, he was silent for a long time. Are these two really on the Righteous Path? When they left the inn, Lu Yang left a note for the innkeeper: The effect of the white clothing is good, borrow us for two more days. What Lu Yang didn''t notice was that the innkeeper was looking at the two with a hint of fear in his eyes. And this note, why does it sound like those overbearing demon cultivators who owe money and don''t repay? A feeling of The stuff is good, borrow it for this old man to use, I''ll give it back when I''m tired of playing. An illusion, right? Obviously, the innkeeper knew very little about the Seek Dao Sect. For these bottom-level cultivators, their understanding of the huge Seek Dao Sect mainly comes from rumors. And rumors are unreliable most of the time. After leaving the inn, the two found a medicine shop. There was a gray-clothed apprentice in the shop. The apprentice saw the customers and warmly greeted them, What do you need, sirs? Did you hear the barking of the dog? Or did you encounter a black dog? If you heard the dog barking, I have the right medicine here. The apprentice brought a pot of bubbling red potion: This is ground Cinnabar Grass, boiled for ten hours. After drinking this, you will get drowsy temporarily. After you have a sleep, the impact of the dog barking will disappear. If you encounter a black dog, you should follow me right away. Otherwise, you will be assimilated by the black dog soon. There''s a well in the back yard of the medicine shop. You need to draw the water yourself. As long as you drink the water you draw up, you won''t be assimilated by the black dog. Meng Jingzhou wanted to ask to see the owner, but was stopped by Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou understood Lu Yang''s meaning, there was no need to explain to the apprentice. He''s a stranger, his words are most likely false. The two sat leisurely, ignoring how anxious the apprentice was or how concerned he was for them, they kept silent. After about an hour, the apprentice went into the back yard, and the white- clothed shopkeeper appeared. Is there any difficulty you encountered or any questions? The shopkeeper is an old man, his face kindly and easily trustworthy when discussing problems. The two still remembered the rules. It was mentioned in the rules that they should not talk to the shopkeeper. Lu Yang handed the shopkeeper a note: We heard the barking of a dog, how should we deal with it? You need two Liang (a Chinese weight unit) of Tongming Grass, moisten it with saliva, crush it and use the grit to plug your ears. A quarter of an hour later, the effect will vanish. Lu Yang wrote again: Give us four Liang of Tongming Grass. Also, what if we see a black dog? It will be troublesome if you see a black dog. Those who encounter a black dog will involuntarily bark like a dog. Once they start barking, they will be assimilated by the black dog. There is a way, that is to use a needle and thread to sew your mouth shut, leaving no gaps. After half an hour, you will not be assimilated by the black dog. Lu Yang listened carefully, and then wrote: How can we leave the town? To leave the town, ah, it''s even more troublesome. I even think it''s impossible. There is an Ancestral Hall in the town. In the hall, there is a half-naked Buddha statue with its eyes covered. Smash the statue and there will appear a passage to the outside world. The passage is swept by a Protective Aura that disintegrates bones. The Aura enters from the seven apertures and leaves, in the process, the body dissolves, leaving only a skeleton, the body dies and the way is lost. No one can resist it. This is the only way to leave the town. The two''s hearts sank. Such rules were clearly meant to make it impossible for people to leave. It also makes sense. The ancient Unification cultivators who hid here would never want to reveal this place. Chapter 137 – 136: Cant Pass the Level?_1 Chapter 137: Chapter 136: Can''t Pass the Level?_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M The medicine shop owner continued leisurely, The Array Method here was devised by several Unification stage cultivators. It set certain rules. There are doors of life and death in the Array Method. As Heaven always leaves a way out, there must be a way to survive in the rules established here. However, those Unification stage cultivators didn''t really want people to leave, so they set up such a seemingly crucial yet trifling rule. It''s beneficial, and it also follows the principle of Heaven always leaving a way out. Suppressing his urge to curse, Lu Yang continued to write: how can we kill the mayor? The medicine shop owner said, It''s impossible. The mayor is immortal. How can you kill him? Meng Jingzhou clenched his fists, mentally cursing the Unification stage cultivators who set the rules. It s no different than not setting up the twenty-first rule at all! What''s the difference between doing this and not doing anything?! Lu Yang s expression was also not very good, but he remained calm, knowing that swearing wouldn''t solve the problem. He continued to write: where is the mayor? The medicine shop owner laughed lightly, Do you guys really want to kill the mayor? Unfortunately, I don''t know where he is. But you can ask the officers, after all, they are closest to the mayor. As for whether they would tell you, it''s not my concern. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before leaving, the medicine shop owner called out again, If you guys really want to leave, let me remind you, the mayor knows about anything that happens in the town. It''s his ability, so be careful. Just as Meng Jingzhou wanted to thank him courteously, he remembered that he couldn''t speak to the medicine shop owner and could only nod to show that he understood. Lu Yang was indifferent from beginning to end. Do you think this medicine shop owner is telling the truth? Meng Jingzhou asked quietly. Lu Yang didn''t answer. When they were a distance away from the medicine shop, he said with a cold laugh, Limited by the rules, what he said is certainly true, but it doesn''t necessarily mean he''s on our side. Do you know the biggest difference between him and the innkeeper? What is it? The medicine shop owner made every effort to make us speak. Meng Jingzhou was taken aback. He realized that when they were communicating with the innkeeper, they were using text, but when they were communicating with the medicine shop owner, they were writing all along while the medicine shop owner was speaking. If one side was talking while the other side was not careful, they would respond with their voice. Sly old fox. Meng Jingzhou muttered, then felt something was wrong, If he wanted to harm us, then why did he remind us that the mayor knows everything that happens in the town? Without any hesitation, Lu Yang said, He saw that we''re trying to get out of here and couldn''t stop us, so he gave us one more important piece of information, indicating that the mayor is invincible. This could potentially result in two outcomes: either give up leaving or fall into a disarray, leading to self-destruction. Meng Jingzhou clicked his tongue, finding it difficult, Now the most troublesome thing is that the mayor knows what we''ve been up to. Even if we come up with a way to leave, the mayor could stop us! How could they sneak out right under the mayor''s nose? Lu Yang pondered for a moment, then had a flash of inspiration, he came up with a plan. He took out a piece of paper and wrote: using text to communicate might reduce the mayor''s attention on us. Meng Jingzhou nodded. Lu Yang continued to write: Remember the jade tokens our sect gave us? Each one is a symbol of one''s identity. Once a jade token shattered, the sect would send people to check. The jade is too hard for us to crush, but we can throw it towards the exit. The protective aura there would shatter it. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up. He thought about it and found it to be a good plan. Meng Jingzhou also wrote: how should we deal with the mayor then? Lu Yang wrote: we must understand the mayor''s ways of functioning first, starting with the officer. The two of them drafted a detailed plan on paper. Afterwards, they burned the paper they used to write on until nothing was left and pretended as if nothing happened. As Lu Yang walked, he approached the private school. The usual sound of reading could still be heard. Fairy Eternity had said, though, that it was actually the sound of dogs barking. Under the effect of the rules, it turned into the sound of reading. If anyone couldn''t resist their curiosity and wanted to enter the private school, the sound of reading would turn into the sound of dogs barking, and something bad would happen. The school master came to Lu Yang and kept persuading him to enter the private school, but Lu Yang kept his head down, pretending that he didn''t hear. The school master was like a waterfall of words, talking incessantly, My friend, we meet again. You came alone, so it seems you had a fallout with your companion. That indicates you still believe in what I say in your heart. Don''t trust what the rules say. The rules are mostly false and few are true, you can''t tell the difference Just as the school master was trying to surprise Lu Yang by bending down and making eye contact, suddenly, everything turned black and he didn''t know what happened. The school master had all his attention on Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou sneaked behind him and put a sack over his head. The two were ready to exact their revenge. They had been scared enough by the school master last time, this time they had no fear of his stares. They had to take revenge! Demonic sect members are emotional beings. They must take their revenge, and this is evident in Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Attack! The two kicked and punched, showing no mercy to the school master. The school master had never experienced such a thing. He was crying out in pain, Stop, stop! Rule number nine: Ignore the man in the ash-gray robe, the school master, no matter what he says. Both were kind-hearted and would stop if the other party pleaded, but due to the rule, they had to pretend not to hear whatever the school master said. They had no choice but to continue beating him. Finally, they took a breather. They felt relieved after the beating. Before leaving, Meng Jingzhou even spat, Pah, scum, don''t let me bump into you again. The two returned to the inn arm in arm. The school master managed to get rid of the sack and saw their retreating figures. His eyes were filled with murderous intent. Don''t let me see you guys again! On the fourth day at 9 a.m., they went down to the restaurant on the first floor. This was the only place in the town that served meat buns. Rule number eleven: All food in the town is freely available and you can take as much as you want, but you can''t eat meat buns. Considering that the meat buns are free, they decided to take away all the meat buns even if they couldn''t eat them. They used the same sack they had used to cover the school master the day before. When the officers, who always wore black clothes, arrived at the restaurant like usual, they found all the meat buns were gone. Who did this! The officers were furious. According to The Officers'' Rules of Buyi Town, they could only eat meat buns each day. Now that there were no meat buns, what were they going to eat?! Boss, see those two guys? Don''t they have our meat buns on their back? One of the officers had a sensitive nose and smelt something. Seeing the officers staring at them, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou realized that they had been found out and hurriedly fled. The officers were only skeptical before, but now they were certain, It''s definitely them, go after them! The townsfolk noticed that the usually quiet town was particularly noisy that day. You two bastards, get back here! While running, Lu Yang replied, Can''t do that. Rule number twelve says ''If you encounter government officials, run away immediately.'' We''re just following the rules, don''t make it hard for us. The head officer was furious, There''s nothing in the bloody rules that says you can take away the meat buns! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou ran so fast that the officers couldn''t catch up to them. Chapter 139 – 138 Calculations (Thanks to book friend BuiBuibui for the reward of Alliance Leader)_1 Chapter 139: Chapter 138 Calculations (Thanks to book friend BuiBuibui for the reward of Alliance Leader)_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Outside Buyi Town, five Unification stage Great Powers were engaged in battle, which had been ongoing for five days now. Four ancient Unification stage warriors controlled the domain, preventing the residual waves of the battle from leaking out. Daoist Buyu unleashed his field of attack with fierce intensity. Damn, why did we have to meet the most difficult Sword Cultivator! one of the Unification stage warriors complained. Historically, Sword Cultivators were always the toughest opponents. The first Unification stage warrior they encountered from the current era was a Sword Cultivator, whose luck seemed to have reached a complete low point. Among them, four were in the late stage or peak of Unification. It was hard to deny the strength of their alliance; their seamless coordination was unmatched in the Unification stage. Yet, against Daoist Buyu, they gained no advantage. Even a slight miscalculation could lead to a fatal risk. This was partly because they were upholding the rules of Buyi Town and had not fully awakened from their long slumber. Despite that, it was evidence of the terrifying power of Daoist Buyi. Even in our era, there were no such Unification stage Sword Cultivators! Another Unification stage Great Power spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood. His momentum had been fluctuating, having been wounded by a sword. He needed to concentrate on healing. Thankfully, we have the advantage of numbers. He is only one person. A prolonged battle is in our favor. If we drag this on for ten more days, I refuse to believe he can maintain such vigor and vitality! Is Buyi Town okay? If someone exploits the rules and finds a legitimate way to leave, then we will face the backlash. The rule breaking method of Daoist Buyi using Sword Qi was clearly not legitimate. What''s there to fear? Old Five is the mayor. Even though he Possesses someone, those young ones can''t handle him. True. Thinking about Old Five in Buyi Town, the four of them put their worries aside and slowly battled Daoist Buyi. Hearing this, Daoist Buyu was concerned for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. I told them to stay in Buyi Town. They should listen, right? Thinking about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in Buyi Town, Daoist Buyu believed they were good and obedient children. He continued his gradual battle with the four. Xiao Yun would certainly be worried about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou being taken away by him. If it took too long, she would come looking for him. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Daoist Buyu roared, as if intending to unleash his full power for swift decisiveness, which scared the four of them. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand was a famous move during ancient times. They naturally knew about it. Daoist Buyu raised his hand, and golden Sword Qi shone like the sun. With a flicker of the sword, ten thousand swords appeared, all with tangible forms, making it impossible to distinguish the real from the false. As the myriad of swords descended, it was like a storm, unfathomable in its power. Be careful. He''s making a last-ditch effort! One of them reminded the others. Daoist Buyu changed his sword technique again, Unification of Man and Sword! His figure completely disappeared, merging with the sword. With tens of thousands of swords present, the four of them had no idea which sword Daoist Buyu had unified with. They couldn''t even find him. The four of them were so frustrated that they wanted to vomit blood. They had never heard of such a time-consuming method! You call yourself a Sword Cultivator! [Buyi Town Government Official Rules] [Rule One: Those in black clothing are government officials. Once put on, it cannot be taken off] [Rule Two: You can call upon anyone at will. The person''s neck will be twisted if called upon] [Rule Three: There are only fifty officials and one mayor in the government office. If you see others, ignore them] [Rule Four: Between 9 p.m. and n p.m., you must stay in the government office] [Rule Five: Your only food is meat buns. If you don''t eat for three days, you will die] [Rule Six: The mayor only has one head and two arms] [Rule Seven: If you feel dizzy, have blurred vision, or grow black hair on your arms, and it doesn''t recover within an hour, you may ignore rule four and head to the Ancestral Hall immediately] [Rule Eight: You won''t see the mayor between 9 p.m. and n p.m. If you do, firmly believe it is an illusion] [Rule Nine: If you have broken the necks of too people, you can choose to stay or leave Buyi Town. After leaving, all memories of Buyi Town will be lost] [Rule Ten: Without violating the above rules, you must comply with the mayor''s orders] [Rule Eleven: In the center of the town, there is a 300-year-old pagoda tree. During 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., it transforms into the Ancestral Hall] We finally know the location of the Ancestral Hall. Meng Jingzhou laughed. They were initially planning to stir up some trouble to find out the location of the Ancestral Hall. Now, it felt like they were lucky, an unexpected joy. Lu Yang, on the other hand, paid attention to another matter. After all, they had gone through a lot of trouble to learn the rules related to Buyi Town''s government officials to discover the whereabouts of the mayor. It''s a bit tricky. The rules state, ''you must stay in the government office between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.,'' and ''you will not see the mayor during this time, if you do, believe it to be an illusion.'' which indicates that the mayor is not in the government office between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they are unaware of the whereabouts of the mayor, they may encounter the mayor while going to the Ancestral Hall. We shouldn''t face the mayor lightly. The mayor''s abilities should not be limited to one, and we''re also not sure how strong he is. We should try to avoid him. All of a sudden, as if he had uncovered something, Lu Yang said, Did you notice? Between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m., the mayor is not in the government office. During this period, the thatched hut and the inn are safe. There is only danger left on the streets. What is on the streets? Only monsters! It is highly possible that the mayor is the monster! Meng Jingzhou frowned, But look, the rules also say ''the mayor only has one head and two arms'' Does the monster look like that? Lu Yang nodded, Do you remember the shadow outside our window on our first night? It was two stories high, and the upper body was like a human, which does not conflict with the description in the rule. The rules don''t describe what the lower body looks like! Meng Jingzhou made a decision, In the period from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., we won''t return to the inn. We will stand by the big pagoda tree, and as soon as it turns into the Ancestral Hall, we rush in, break the Buddha statue, throw the jade pendant in, and then split up to quickly return to the inn. If they split up, should one of them encounter the monster, the other would still be safe. This way, at least one of them would be safeguarded. The monster may not dare to attack us. Our lives are connected to the Soul Lamp. Once we die, the Soul Lamp extinguishes and members from our Sects will come. These Unification stage warriors will inevitably die! Lu Yang seemed to be speaking to Meng Jingzhou, but in fact, he was addressing the all-knowing mayor. Both of them headed to the big pagoda tree in the center of the town, as time ticked away. As 9 p.m. approached, accompanied by the town crier''s shout and the gong''s sound, the space where the big pagoda tree was began to distort gradually, and it turned into an old, wooden Ancestral Hall. An inscription outside read, Buyi Town Ancestral Hall Rules. Both were incredibly nervous and subconsciously reached for the jade pendant on their waists. Their expressions dramatically changed. The jade pendant is gone! Both shouted in unison. At this moment, a muffled voice came from inside the Ancestral Hall, Hehe, you two ignorant children. If you can find the paper with ''Buyi Town Government Official Rules'' while creating chaos, then why can''t I order the government officials to steal your jade pendants during the chaos? Rule Ten of the Buyi Town Government Official Rules: [Without violating the above rules, you must obey the mayor''s commands] Chapter 140 – 139 Who is the Hunter?_i Chapter 140: Chapter 139 Who is the Hunter?_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Damn it, it''s not that simple after all! said Lu Yang, frowning deeply. The town head or monster was in the Ancestral Hall, and their situation had become extremely perilous. What should we do? Meng Jingzhou''s complexion was grave as his mind raced to work out a strategy. Out of the corner of his eye, Lu Yang caught sight of the rules posted at the entrance of the Ancestral Hall. [Buyi Town Ancestral Hall Rules] [Rule 1: If you are wearing black or white clothes, and feel dizzy, or have black hair growing on your arm, please enter the Ancestral Hall, worship the Buddha statue, and drink the water in front of it.] [Rule 2: The Buddha statue in the Ancestral Hall cannot be damaged.] [Rule 3: There is a man-eating monster in the Ancestral Hall.] [Rule 4: The Ancestral Hall is safe.] Into the Ancestral Hall! Lu Yang decisively entered the Ancestral Hall. At first glance, the third and fourth rules of the Ancestral Hall contradict each other, suggesting that one of them must be false. Instead, they both hold a consistent interpretation based on Lu Yang''s understanding of the rules after several days: the Ancestral Hall does house a monster, but the monster cannot eat people in the Ancestral Hall. So entering the Ancestral Hall was indeed the safest option! The pair ran into the Ancestral Hall, where they finally got a look at the true form of the town head C a monster they had never seen before. The town head was half-human, half-beast, standing as tall as a two-story building. His upper body was similar to that of a man except for a third eye in the middle of his forehead and his mouth, which was split to his ears like a Python. The lower body of the town head resembled an enormous horse, but no horse had eight human-like legs. Lu Yang also noticed a thick tail behind the town head. His tail gently touched the ground, kicking up dust, but it was too dim in the Ancestral Hall to make out the tail of what breed of the Demon Race. There were no customary ancestoral tablets positioned in the Ancestral Hall; instead, the center of the hall housed a half-naked Buddha statue with its eyes covered. It was both seductive and bizarre. Three bowls of clear water were placed in front of the Buddha statue, which according to the first rule of Ancestral Hall, could presumably cure the black dog transformation. The town head looked up at the two men who had just barged in, somewhat surprised. It seems I was right to handle you myself, given how quickly you made your decision. You two are indeed not ordinary. Thanks for personally stepping in, Mr. Town head. But you may as well go back, Meng Jingzhou talked back as usual. The town head didn''t say anything more. He noticed Lu Yang''s group as soon as their flying car crashed. However, as Daoist Buyu was the highest level cultivator and he had left town, and these two were youngsters with low-level cultivation, the town head didn''t pay them much attention. It was only after they cleverly resolved the issue with the innkeeper using the rules that the town head began to take them seriously. He realized that they seemed to be very adept at using the rules, which made them a threat. The town head wanted to deal with them, but these two were not easily fooled. So, he decided to play along with their trap. Being the town head, he was privy to everything that happened in Buyi Town, and the two men couldn''t hide their escape plan by writing it on paper from his three eyes. Such geniuses often have a flaw of overconfidence, assuming that no one can outwit them. The town head exploited this mindset, allowing them to come up with an escape plan, and even let them play around with the constables. In the end, he stole the jade pendant, thwarting their plan and intended to deal with them in the Ancestral Hall. These two were very cautious, never venturing out of the inn at night. Forcing the town head to deliberately expose a flaw to lure them out of their hole. Now, it was time to close the net! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked disturbed. Being intelligent, they immediately understood that they had fallen into the town head''s trap. They were too careless! The town head stopped the chit-chat, his tail moved like lighting, sending Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou flying before they even had a chance to react. They slammed into the wall. Fortunately, due to the rule that [the Ancestral Hall is safe], they remained unharmed. Otherwise, just that one blow would have been enough to kill them both! The two felt their hearts sink. The disparity in strength and speed between them and the town head was enormous, and there was no way to make up for it. Not to mention the town head was immortal. Even if he could die, they would not be able to harm him. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The town head knew that he couldn''t kill them in the Ancestral Hall, so his plan was to push them out! Outside the Ancestral Hall, he was unstoppable! The town head rushed at the pair with his massive body. Seeing the danger, they quickly slapped each other''s palms, knocking each other and rolling away to avoid the town head''s attack without having to discuss the strategy to do so. So, you do have some skills. The town head sneered, unimpressed. This minor trick could only work once on him. Get behind him! Lu Yang shouted. The town head''s massive size made it difficult for him to turn around in the confined space of the Ancestral Hall. As the town head turned, Meng Jingzhou raised the Buddha statue and smashed it towards him. [In the Ancestral Hall, the Buddha statue cannot be damaged.] A Buddha statue that cannot be damaged made the best weapon! That''s all? The town head didn''t move an inch despite facing a Buddha statue carved out of massive rocks. He punched at the pair. His blow was so powerful that it broke the sound barrier and whipped up a storm in the confined Ancestral Hall. It was an incredible feat of strength! As the fifth man in the Unification, he didn''t become the town head for fun. His body failed him during hibernation, essentially rendering him physically dead. He woke up with only his soul remaining. To compete for opportunities in the Great Era, he possessed the town head and modified his body using an ancient cultvation technique to appear as he currently does. Although the form may appear grotesque and strange, as a cultivator strength triumphed over everything else. This form was his strongest state, and he was certain that he would make a mark in the Great Era! His speeding fist was deific. Lu Yang was immediately lifted off his feet, he countered with an ordinary Tiger Fist, imitating a tiger to adjust his body in the air and gently landed on the ground, thus managing to lessen most of the impact. Meng Jingzhou was tightly holding onto the Buddha statue, the impact sent him along with the Buddha statue flying out of the Ancestral Hall. Don''t let the Buddha statue fall to the ground! If it breaks, you''ll die! Lu Yang warned loudly. Meng Jingzhou also realized the danger. The Buddha statue he was holding onto was not a pathway to the outside world, but a ticking time bomb! With a booming voice, Meng Jingzhou''s muscles bulged, his skin turned crimson, and he stomped his feet hard, exerting his full strength with both arms to steady his body and the Buddha statue. That''s how he managed to stop the Buddha statue from falling and breaking. Get back to the Ancestral Hall! yelled Lu Yang. They were both outside the Ancestral Hall right now, one hit from the town head and they''d be dead! You want to come in? The town head sneered. The door of the Ancestral Hall was as tall as two levels of a building, and he took up the entire doorway. As long as he was there, there was no way these two could enter the Ancestral Hall! All or nothing! Lu Yang charged at the town head. His footwork was light, and he might have a chance of slipping under the town head''s body. The town head was well aware of Lu Yang''s intentions, thus stepped forward with both front legs, attempting to trample this annoying brat. But then, Lu Yang abruptly altered his footwork, darting sideways, leaving the town head to stomp on nothing. Finally managed to lure you out, Lu Yang said with a sly smile. The town head felt a sense of foreboding at seeing Lu Yang''s smile. He jerked his head upwards, only to see Meng Jingzhou once again lift the Buddha statue and throw it at him! As the Buddha statue shattered, the Chaos channel to the outside world opened beneath the town head''s feet. The destructive aura of the channel swept over the town head, felt as if thousands of knives were slicing his skin, carving his flesh away, and the agonizing pain penetrated to the bone, making the town head scream in pain. The town head tried desperately to escape, but he was trapped by the Chaos channel and couldn''t get out. When designing the channel, the ancient Unifications set a rule that those who step into the channel are bound to die. Nobody could escape! Those who attempted to break the Buddha statue to escape the town were walking the path of certain death! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged cold smiles: Those who enter the channel are doomed, and you are immortal. Now I am curious to see whose rule is stronger, the channel''s or yours! From the very beginning, the two of them had no intention of seeking help from the Seek Dao Sect using the jade pendant. The jade pendant was nothing but a diversion. Chapter 141 – 140: Discussing Possession In Front Of Me, Yellow Bean?_i Chapter 141: Chapter 140: Discussing Possession In Front Of Me, Yellow Bean?_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Rule number twenty-one of Buyi Town: [One need not adhere to the rules of Buy! Town if they leave the town or kill the Rudder Master] When the owner of the medicine shop explained the implication of Rule number twenty-one to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, they were both reminded of the same idea. Since they couldn''t leave the town or kill the rudder master, which of them would have the upper hand if the two were put into competition? If the answer is unknown, then they might as well try. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Either way, whether the Rudder Master leaves the town or if they kill him, it would be beneficial for them. If the Rudder Master leaves the town, then Buyi town becomes theirs. They could find another way to leave, such as using the private school teacher as a leverage. Moreover, both of them didn''t believe that the Rudder Master leaving Buyi town wouldn''t shake it up a bit. If they could kill the Rudder Master, then that would be even better. The two of them would be able to surpass him directly. However, it''s not as easy as one may think to make the Rudder Master enter the departure passageway. They didn''t know the location of the Ancestral Hall nor the identity of the Rudder Master. No matter, they would stir up the waters of Buyi Town, then the Rudder Master would have to make a move. Those who set the rules wouldn''t tolerate someone trying to break them as it would be akin to a direct slap to their face, pointing out the loopholes in their rules. And so, the two of them chose to cause widespread disruption in Buyi Town using the rules. Lu Yang started by throwing a smoke bomb, concocting the functionality of the jade pendant, deliberately communicating through paper, giving off the vibe that this was an unorthodox method that should be kept a secret. Knowing that nothing that happened in the Little Town could escape the eyes of the Rudder Master, would Lu Yang dare to speak out or write down the method to overcome him? The Rudder Master laughs at Lu Yang and the company''s arrogance, but fails to realize that he is also part of the arrogant gang. He was surprisingly fooled by Lu Yang and focused all his attention on the jade pendant. Afterwards, the two of them played tricks on the county officials three times, telling the Rudder Master that his people were no match for them. The people under his command posed no threat, and the Rudder Master had no choice but to personally resolve their trickeries. The Rudder Master believed that by stealing the jade pendant, everything would be fine. He waited in the ancestral hall for the two of them to walk into the trap, only to realize that the two of them never intended to use the jade pendant. They just wanted the Rudder Master to appear in the Ancestral Hall. As for how Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou discussed, such a simple trick didn''t require any deliberation. What kind of demonic sect Rudder Master would he be if he didn''t have many tricks up his sleeve? Fast forward to the present time, at the entrance of the Ancestral Hall, the Rudder Master is deeply trapped in the bone-dissolving protective aura. The rule of Immortality and the must die rule are competing against each other. His body is constantly lost and restored, and the pain makes him wish he could kill himself on the spot. What on earth is this thing? Lu Yang observed the Rudder Master, and claimed he had never seen such a monster. This is Beastification! Fairy Eternity explained within Lu Yang''s mind. Beastification? Lu Yang rifled through his stored knowledge on Cultivation within his mind but found no corresponding term. It must be a cultivation method from ancient times, which has now been lost. Fairy Eternity continued: This cultivation method was popular during the ancient times. By using the Human Race''s body to devour the Demon Race''s, they could take advantage of both the human and the demon''s strengthsit was incredibly powerful. However, this cultivation method also had significant drawbacks, mainly the inability to achieve immortality. One needs a pure body to achieve immortality. This kind of body, which is something of a cross between human and demon, can''t form the Dao Fruit critical for ascension. As a result, eventually, no one practiced this method anymore. You mean to say this opponent is somebody from ancient times? Lu Yang was puzzled. Not likely. People in ancient times all knew about the disadvantages of this kind of cultivation method. More likely, it''s somebody from later generations who have gotten their hands on this method and only know about its advantages, not the drawbacks. It''s perfectly normal to think that the older and more lost something is, the better it must be. But old things aren''t necessarily powerful, and if something is lost, there''s always a reason. Maybe no one was able to cultivate it, or maybe no one wanted to. You have to look at things objectively. Fairy Eternity shrugged, this kind of thing was very common in ancient times. Like a youth who accidentally enters an ancient relic and obtains an ancient cultivation method. They might think they''ll be invincible, but they don''t realize that it''s precisely because the method is too old that it''s incomplete. Once they reach the nascent soul stage, the path is entirely cut off. Who knows how many generations of cultivation methods have been changed, and how many people have died, before a complete path was formedfrom the initial stage of qi introduction to becoming immortal. Having been around for a long time, Fairy Eternity could easily reveal many pieces of knowledge no one knew about these days. The Rudder Master glared at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, knowing that he was definitely not a fool. He knew he had fallen into a trap and immediately understood the calculations made by the two. Unfortunately, it was too late. Eventually, the rule of Immortality was no match for the Must Die rule, and the Rudder Master''s body disappeared. The outcome was as predicted by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Daoist Buyu had initially said that rules couldn''t be too defying, such as the Absolutely Invincible, Absolutely Immortal type. The Rudder Master''s Will Not Die rule wouldn''t be too absolute. Death? I, True Master Faxian, am indestructible, with a soul that never perishes. How could I capsize here! A black soul jumped out of the Rudder Master''s body, it was different from the Rudder Master''s appearance. The Rudder Master was the host for True Master Faxian to possess, not his true form. Theoretically, since the Rudder Master''s physical body is dead, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou have passed the checkpoint. But True Master Faxian couldn''t stand this humiliation. As a high-ranking Great Power in the Unification Stage who had lived for thousands of years, he had outsmarted countless opponents. Yet he was tricked by two people in the Foundation Establishment Stage. He couldn''t bear it any longer! Even if he had to break the rules today and risk damage to his soul, he had to kill these two kids. Hmmm, you still have the Sword Spirit Root? Without the constraints of a physical body, True Master Faxian was more sensitive. He detected that one of the two was a Single Body Spiritual Root and the other was a Sword Spirit Root. They both had top-notch roots, both of which were hundreds of times stronger than the Rudder Master. The Sword Spirit Root was the strongest in terms of attack capabilities. If there were a body of the Sword Spirit Root, combined with his Defeating Immortals Secret Technique, he would inevitably surpass his previous self, breakthrough the limitations and possibly reach the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! And with his Defeating Immortals Secret Technique, even at the peak of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, he could defeat immortals. He would be invincible. Even when the Great Era comes, who would have the capability to handle him? It seems that this is an opportunity given to me by the heavens! True Master Faxian laughed heartily. He couldn''t believe such a large harvest was at hand. It was like there was light at the end of the tunnel. He regarded Lu Yang''s body as something he could easily obtain. What kind of waves could the Foundation Establishment Stage stir up in front of the Unification Stage? He transformed into a cloud of grey mist, entered Lu Yang''s spiritual space, and prepared to possess Lu Yang. Lu Yang stared in disbelief at True Master Faxian, a look of horror written all over his face: You You''re at the Unification Stage, yet you don''t even respect your own rules. And you wish to possess me?! True Master Faxian sneered coldly, looking down on Lu Yang with disdain. Ultimately, he was just a child, not understanding the true nature of the world: I will let you in on a principle before you die, to ease your passing. Whoever is stronger is right; this principle has stood unchallenged since the beginning of time. If you''re not qualified enough to annoy a Unification Stage cultivator, then you should be well-behaved and realize your place! Lu Yang sighed: Let''s all play by the rules and compete fairly. Since you''re willing to play by the rules, don''t blame me for flipping the table! He made a sidestep, revealing the person behind him. He made a gesture of surrender: Fairy, it''s up to you now. Then True Master Faxian saw Fairy Eternity, who was sitting with her legs crossed in front of him. Fairy Eternity looked arrogantly at True Master Faxian. A trace of a faint smile appeared on her lips, as if she were mocking or looking down on him: Young man, you''re brave to talk about possession in front of me. Hmmm? True Master Faxian was left perplexed. Why were there two people in the spiritual world, and why did the other person refer to themselves as an Immortal? Unexplainably, he had a feeling of impending disaster. Chapter 142 – 141: The Might of the Immortal_i Chapter 142: Chapter 141: The Might of the Immortal_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity lifted her jade foot, glanced at True Master Faxian without care, her eyes slightly closed, her expression lazy. She stretched out her delicate fingers, admiring them without giving True Master Faxian any attention. Who are you?! True Master Faxian shouted, he was confused at heart. There should only be Lu Yang in this Spiritual Space, how could there be two people, it defied common sense! Moreover, he had just attempted to explore the realm of this lazy woman, but he found that he could not see through. This means that the opponent is at least equivalent to his realm. Why would they choose to stay in the Spiritual Space of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage? Fairy Eternity yawned and ignored True Master Faxian''s words. True Master Faxian was furious, as cultivators at the Unification Stage, he should not be subjected to such humiliation. Since the opponent didn''t even show interest in conversation, we''ll know the real strength by a showdown! True Master Faxian, with his spirit, condensed the Bull Demon Emperor Blade. He stood on his feet, like two circling flood dragons, rooted in place, the power underneath him transmitting upwards, his spiritual body making a crackling sound, like opening the gates of power, releasing all his strength! He gathered all his strength into the Emperor Blade, the blade''s light was overwhelming, hurting the eyes! An overwhelming image of the Bull Demon Emperor filled the entire Spiritual Space. The Bull Demon''s eyes were red, muscles bulging, its strength seemed infinite, indeed one of the famed beasts from ancient times! The Emperor Blade slashed down, like the gathered strength of the mountains and seas heading towards Fairy Eternity. This power was so large, it gave a sense of being able to destroy everything in the world. This was True Master Faxian''s famed secret technique, with the power to destroy any obstacles in his path! Bull Demon Emperor Blade! The image of the Bull Demon also moved, attempting to trample over Fairy Eternity. True Master Faxian wanted to use all his power to crush her, to show her the gap between them and what it meant to respect the strong! In response to True Master Faxian''s full-strength attack, Fairy Eternity didn''t even raise her eyebrows, but lightly spit out two words. Shut up. The two words ''shut up'' were said casually without any earthly fire, but they were as heavy as countless mountains, pressing down on True Master Faxian. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. True Master Faxian only felt an inexplicable divine force descend from the sky, pressing down on him, leaving no room for resistance. Under the pressure of ''shut up'', the image of the Bull Demon vanished, the blade made from his spirit crumbled, all the anomalies disappeared into the smoke. With a thud, True Master Faxian knelt on the ground, unable to lift a finger. True Master Faxian was greatly shocked, her strength far exceeded his comprehension, this was definitely not a force that could be grasped at the Unification Stage! Was it Transcendance Tribulation, or even higher True Master Faxian dared not think further. He remembered very clearly, she had just referred to herself as a ''fairy''. There was an insurmountable gap between the Unification Stage and the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, impossible to cross by any means. The difference between the two realms was like cloud and mud, leaving True Master Faxian unable to resist. The gap at a further realm, completely exceeded his imagination. Senior, there may be some misunderstandings between us True Master Faxian put on an ingratiating smile and tried to explain to Fairy Eternity. Being able to reach the Unification Stage in ancient times naturally implies the ability to adapt. Fairy Eternity finally raised her eyelids, looked at True Master Faxian kneeling on the ground. Her brows knitted slightly. Who allows you to look straight at me? Another divine force descended, pressing True Master Faxian''s head and causing him to completely lose the heart to resist. True Master Faxian was filled with bitterness. He thought that Lu Yang was a reward from heaven to him, but when the time to possess him came, he found out that heaven had made him a reward to Lu Yang. Why does the Spiritual Space of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage have such a powerful existence? Now, I allow you to explain what happened. Fairy Eternity opened her mouth lightly. True Master Faxian didn''t dare to conceal anything, he knew that some people had the ability to discern truth from lies. He didn''t dare to gamble whether the big person in front of him had this ability or not. I call myself True Master Faxian, there are four other Unification Stage cultivators outside Buyi Town. We five are from the same generation of the Great Yu dynasty. Due to our limited talent, we are stuck at the Unification Stage without any progress, the Transcendence Tribulation is a target we can only dream of. At that time, we heard a rumor, this rumor is unknown where it came from, the rumor said that now the spirits are not active, the Spiritual Energy is in a dormant period, it is very difficult to cultivate. But after more than a hundred thousand years, the Spiritual Energy will gradually awake, reappearing the ancient times of prosperity, by that time, various opportunities will emerge and it will not be impossible to become Immortal. Some people say the rumor came from the palace, some say the Imperial Teacher calculated it, and others say it was an inspiration obtained by observing the sun. There was every kind of saying. We five discussed it together and felt that since we can''t become Transcendent now, instead of living freely in the Great Yu, why not seal ourselves with Spirit-Stone Marrow and quietly wait for the world to become active again. Even if the rumor is false, we won''t lose out. Five Unification Stage cultivators, at any time, in any place, are a force to be reckoned with. We five awakened from beneath Buyi Town and were surprised to find that the stagnant bottleneck had loosened. The current era is indeed better for cultivation than in our time. We still have some time before we are fully awake, and we don''t want to be discovered by cultivators of this era, so we jointly constructed the rules of Buyi Town, while we restored our powers, we collected information. I was the most unlucky, the Spirit-Stone Marrow that sealed me had a problem, my body died as time passed. The Spirit-Stone Marrow only sealed my soul. After I woke up, I possessed the person with the best aptitude nearby. My body was fragile and prone to accidents. To protect myself, we five decided that it would be best for me to become the mayor of Buyi Town.. And so, I became an immortal being, devouring mortals and wild beasts alike, accelerating my cultivation and quickly learning the Defeating Immortals Secret Technique. True Master Faxian confessed to everything truthfully on the ground, he did not dare to raise his head, and he could not see Fairy Eternity''s small actions. Fairy Eternity winked at Lu Yang, her jade foot excitedly tapping. The meaning was to show him that she also had reliable moments, and he should respect her more in the future. Ever since Fairy Eternity resurrected, she has been on the losing end. First suppressed by the Eldest Senior Sister, later failed in showing her advantages to Lu Yang, this time she finally found an opportunity to show off, how could she not put on a good show? Lu Yang sighed silently, Fairy, with this attitude, how can I believe you are reliable? Fairy Eternity felt that Lu Yang''s gaze towards her did not seem very respectful. She pursed her lips and ignored Lu Yang. Clearly, she had shown herself to be very reliable. Chapter 143 – 142: Successfully Leaving Buyi Towni Chapter 143: Chapter 142: Successfully Leaving Buyi Towni lease reading n novelcool.?M Defeating Immortals Secret Technique? Fairy Eternity narrowed her eyes, she had never heard of such a arrogantly named secret technique before. Immortality represents the pinnacle of the cultivation path, impossible to challenge across levels. If an Immortal could be slain in reverse, what would be the point of becoming an Immortal? Ye-yes. True Master Faxian replied nervously, offering the Defeating Immortals Secret Technique, from which his Taoist name is derived from. When I was young, I accidentally entered a Secret Realm, left behind by an ancient Great Power. It was filled with countless natural treasures and it was through these that I cultivated to the Unification stage. True Master Faxian continued, The most precious item in the Secret Realm was the Defeating Immortals Secret Technique. According to the description in the book, an Immortal is the king of all beings and possesses unparalleled power. To defeat an Immortal, one must find a different path. The book suggests that one can accumulate the strengths of all beings, if someone possesses the transformative abilities of the Kun Peng, the power to control water of the Long Clan, the ability to control fire of the Phoenix Tribe, and the wisdom of the human race if they possess all these strengths, they would be able to slay an Immortal with mortal power! Fairy Eternity flipped through the secret technique and tossed it to Lu Yang, What is this nonsense? They made it sound so impressive, but it turns out to be a Beastification cultivation method. Fairy Eternity had just mentioned Beastification, a practice with a mottled bloodline that could not achieve immortality, which was abandoned in ancient times. As for the power to slay Immortals mentioned in the secret technique, Fairy Eternity was even more dismissive. If it really was as powerful as they bragged, would it have been abandoned? So you''re implying that everything written in here is fake? Lu Yang flipped through the content, but it was too complex for him to understand in a short time. Fairy Eternity scratched her chin, I reckon that the creator of the Beastification Cultivation Method wasn''t satisfied with it being abandoned. But in ancient times, everyone knew what this cultivation method was about, it was totally unreliable and no one would fall for it. So they simply changed the cover of the Beastification Cultivation Method, added a few lines of preface, changed the name, and threw it into the Cave Heaven. After a long time, when the number of people who knew about the Beastification Cultivation Method dwindled, some idiot would find it, believe what was written in it, thus spreading the Beastification Cultivation Method. Fairy Eternity said scornfully, Anyone can brag, I even claimed that I could beat that lass Yun Zhi. Lu Yang suspected that Fairy Eternity was intentionally messing with him. She continued to educate Lu Yang, Don''t assume that everything written in an ancient book is true. In our time, forgery was rampant, and there were more fake items than real ones. At that time, we even invented a whole Heavenly Court system, upon becoming an Immortal you ascend to the Immortal World, which has Human Immortals, Earth Immortals, Sky Immortals and so on, there are even the Five Direction Emperors. If you ever come across it, don''t believe in it, it''s all just made up for fun. Lu Yang: Authenticating the events of ancient times was already difficult enough, yet they also forged records? Lu Yang felt somewhat sorry for the old cultivators who were fond of verifying ancient times. They spent a lot of energy to research what happened in the ancient times and were awed by the grandeur suggested in their forged information, thinking that there were hierarchies above immortals, cultivation had no end, and compared to the ancient times, the present was far behind. However, in reality, it all turned out to be just made-up. Could the hearts of the old cultivators withstand such disappointment? Luckily, until now, Lu Yang had never heard of the Heavenly Court System. Perhaps it had disappeared in the river of time, fortunately not misleading future generations. The trembling True Master Faxian kneeled on the ground. While listening to Fairy Eternity''s elaboration, he seemed to have learnt something astonishing. The stories of the ancient times were so readily available to her, plus she referred to herself as this immortal, all this indicated that there was no longer a need to doubt his own luck. What about this Foundation Establishment Stage little guy? Despite his low realm, he could communicate equally with an ancient immortal. Could he be an ancient immortal himself? Has he reincarnated or just taken possession of another''s body? True Master Faxian wished he could slap himself twice, regretting the name he chose. Of all possible names, he chose Slaying Immortal and blindly rushed into the Spiritual Space. Was he seeking death? True Master Faxian carefully moved backward, feeling less pressure, indicating that Fairy Eternity was not focusing on him. He planned to seize the opportunity while the two were chatting, to leave the Spiritual Space and escape. Then he found that the Spiritual Space was so solid, it felt like a coffin, and there was no way to escape. Fairy Eternity sneered, Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space was equivalent to her home, could one come and go as they pleased in an Immortal''s home? Want to leave? Then leave your life behind. Fairy Eternity was disgusted with True Master Faxian''s cultivation methods. In the beginning of the rule implementation, many people perished under the rule system. Look at the body of the town chief, it was the result of killing hundreds if not thousands of people. As an Immortal belonging to the human race, Fairy Eternity wouldn''t dare say she was great, nor that she had protected many humans. But she could claim that she had never caused harm to humans. He must be killed. Fairy Eternity extended a finger, True Master Faxian tried desperately to move his body, wanting to avoid the finger. But no matter how he moved, there was no escape. This was an inescapable attack! With a touch to his forehead, True Master Faxian''s soul disintegrated. This person is difficult to deal with! Outside of Buyi Town, four Unification Stage cultivators were finding it challenging to deal with Daoist Buyu. They barely managed to identify the sword that Daoist Buyu had merged with amongst thousands of swords, intending to have a fair fight, only for Daoist Buyu to once again use the One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand and merge with his sword. Can this technique be used repeatedly?! If you don''t show up, we''ll go to Buyi Town and kill those two kids! cried an Unification Stage cultivator angrily. This was not a threat, they were capable of committing such an act. Suddenly, thousands of swords formed into a large sphere, with their tips pointing inward, encircling the four men. Thousands of swords then simultaneously attacked the four men, who didn''t expect Daoist Buyu to suddenly exert his power and took a heavy hit. Daoist Buyu revealed his true form, holding his Life-bound Sword and gazing intently at the four men, I dare anyone to hurt them! The four men felt a chill in their hearts as they met Daoist Buyu''s gaze. To confront a Supreme in Swordsmanship in a life and death struggle, at least two of them would have to fall. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One of them chuckled coldly, You''re bluffing. The town chief of Buyi Town is our companion. Do you think those juniors will be safe just because they strictly follow the rules? What if our companion takes those juniors hostage, I''m intrigued to see your course of action. Will you dare to risk the lives of the juniors and kill us, or will you put down your sword and willingly die by our hands? Daoist Buyu clenched his teeth and gripped his sword tightly. If things were really as the opponent described, he would need to risk his lifespan and realm to kill the four men before anything happened! As the two sides stood in a standoff, a teleportation array appeared outside Buyi Town. The four Unification Stage cultivators were about to provoke Daoist Buyu, stating that the two juniors had been captured by them, only to abruptly change color and cough up a mouthful of blood. How could this happen? Someone managed to leave Buyi Town using the rules?! If someone left Buyi Town, they would be backlashed. The teleportation array vanished, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou successfully left Buyi Town. Lu Yang, holding the town chief''s head, waved cheerfully to the people in the sky, his provocative intention not at all hidden. Puff- The four Unification Stage cultivators coughed up blood again. Chapter 144 – 143: Lu Yang, who is currently in a Chapter 144: Chapter 143: Lu Yang, who is currently in a lease reading n novelcool.?M Fantasy Stage (Thanks to Shen Ying Lei Ming for the alliance reward)_i Including Daoist Buyu, no one expected Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to successfully leave the small town. There''s an Unification stage cultivator in Buyi Town, not to mention the town-open and hidden rules that are too complex for ordinary people to understand. Surviving in Buyi Town, let alone leaving, is a challenge in itself. How did they manage to accomplish this? Daoist Buyu didn''t think too much about it. When the other four Unification cultivators coughed up blood and their momentum weakened, he seized the opportunity to strike with sudden force. A deep blue Sword Qi enveloped him, lightly fluctuating like a pond of clear water. The Sword Qi, agile as a snake, drew a beautiful arc in the air, sending two heads flying. Fairy Eternity sighed, Your master is impressive; his skills are comparable to the peak sword cultivators of our era. With a single sword stroke, he''s severed their physical bodies and souls, killing two Unification cultivators completely. Lu Yang was amazed. Facing four alone, he''d killed two unawares. His master certainly lived up to his reputation. The first appearances of Fairy Eternity and Daoist Buyu had been too disastrous: one being suppressed, and the other trapped in his abode for ten years. As a result, Lu Yang had subconsciously overlooked their identities. One is an Immortal from ancient times. One of the five individuals who became Immortals during the chaotic ancient era. They were the strongest five individuals. The other is the Sect Leader of one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Even the current emperor would treat him with the highest etiquette. He is the youngest among the Seek Dao Sect''s nine sons, started cultivation the latest, yet possesses the highest battle strength. Any regular cultivator associated with these two would have an untroubled and successful life. But Lu Yang didn''t feel that way at all. Is it really because of Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang felt he''d found the root of the matter. These two had struggled during their debut because of Eldest Senior Sister. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that Eldest Senior Sister is not around, they finally have a chance to show their abilities. Daoist Buyu is gathering strength around his sword, looking radiant, preparing to strike again. The other two sensed the danger, and without even grabbing their companions'' bodies, they turned and ran. Daoist Buyu did not pursue them. Though he could strike again, the two had gone on guard. They might withstand the attack, and if they did, their counterattack, though nothing to him personally, would be too much for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to bear. Are you two alright? Daoist Buyu hurried to check on them and found they were unhurt, having apparently fared well these past few days in Buyi Town. We''re fine. They waved, soaking in the spiritual energy, feeling a sense of awe, leaving Buyi Town and regaining feeling of harnessing spiritual essence felt great. Not being able to use magic skills in Buyi Town had considerably limited their talents. That''s good, that''s good, Daoist Buyu sighed in relief, just that the two got away. Speaking of which, isn''t there also an Unification cultivator in Buyi Town? How did you handle them? Daoist Buyu looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with curiosity, wondering if Xiao Yun had given Lu Yang a life-saving tool or the Meng Family had given Meng Jingzhou one. Feeling that Daoist Buyu was trustworthy, Lu Yang explained, Actually, there''s an ancient Immortal sealed inside me who guides my cultivation and boosts my strength at critical moments, even to the point of slaying Unification cultivators. Daoist Buyu looked at Lu Yang with pity, touched his head, thought about his age, and finally understood. That made sense; a sixteen or seventeen-year-old was in a phase of fantasy. When he was sixteen, he too had imagined having an ancient beast sealed within him; when people angered him, the seal would loosen, and the energy of the beast would leak out, hurting innocent people. He needed to maintain a cold attitude to ensure the beast remained sealed. After all, didn''t everyone go through this phase? An ancient Immortal? He had lived for two thousand years and had never seen an ancient Immortal. Lu Yang was so lucky to not only meet an ancient Immortal but also to have one inside his body? It must have been the life-saving measure Xiao Yun had left Lu Yang with. Is this ancient Immortal you mentioned an old man or a beauty? Daoist Buyu asked. Remembering the appearance of Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang found she was comparable to the Eldest Senior Sister in terms of beauty when she was calm, so he said, A beauty. As Daoist Buyu expected, the Immortal adolescents of his age fantasize about is either an old man or a beauty-it certainly wouldn''t be a boy, a middle-aged man, or an old lady. He looked at Buyi Town, still shrouded in rules, paused for a moment, and said, Let''s first visit the nearby government office and leave them the follow-up affairs. The citizens in Buyi Town were too numerous. Despite his superior cultivation when dealing with things that couldn''t be solved with cultivation alone, he preferred to leave it to the professionals. The issue at Buyi Town involved five ancient Unification cultivators, which exceeded the handling capacity of a County Magistrate. Thus, Daoist Buyu needed to find the Governor responsible for this province. The Great Xia Dynasty divided the Central Continent into seventeen areas, commonly known as the seventeen states. Under each state were counties and townships. Since Daoist Buyu was unfamiliar with the road, he enquired about the situation at the nearest county. He discovered they were located in the Qingzhou of the west part of the Central Continent. Wait, why are we in the west of the continent? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou suspiciously looked at Daoist Buyu. Weren''t they supposed to fly south from the Seek Dao Sect? Daoist Buyu just grinned, didn''t explain much and told them to follow him. After enquiring all the way and determining their location, the three finally found the Qingzhou Governor. On hearing that the Seek Dao Sect Leader was paying a visit, the Qingzhou Governor instantly dropped all his tasks to greet Daoist Buyu personally. As the Qingzhou Governor, he managed countless resources and was highly respected and flattered. But in terms of position and cultivation level, he was far inferior to Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu didn''t exchange pleasantries. He stated the situation of Buyi Town directly. On the details, he let Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou add to it. On hearing about the incident in Buyi Town, the Qingzhou Governor broke out m cdd sweatC Five ancient Unification cultivators had awakened. It was a good thing that the incident was discovered and handled in time by the Seek Dao Sect''s Sect Leader. If those five completely recovered and hid somewhere in the dynasty, they could wipe out several counties at any time, which would result in countless deaths. The Qingzhou Governor made a decision right away to mobilize the local Spirit Transformation and Unification level officials. He wrote letters to the garrison in Qingzhou and the court, alerting them about the resurrection and escape of two ancient Unification cultivators and to stay vigilant. As for reporting to the court and requesting a commendation for the Seek Dao Sect, he had no time for that now. He needed to resolve affairs concerning the citizens of Buyi Town first. Lu Yang noticed that the Qingzhou Governor did not mobilize the cultivators at the Refining the Void stage. Daoist Buyu explained, The Refining the Void stage is distinct. The strength of cultivators at this stage can be unpredictable: highs could reach the peak of the Unification stage, and lows could drop to the Qi Refinement stage. Therefore, such cultivators tend to stay in a stable place and rarely act. And no one would ever lightly provoke a cultivator in the Refining the Void stage. After all, you wouldn''t know what Realm they''d reach at the next moment. Chapter 145 – 144 So you were all cautious when I was there?_i Chapter 145: Chapter 144 So you were all cautious when I was there?_i lease reading n novelcool.?M The Qingzhou governor led the local officials of Qingzhou, marching towards Buyi Town in a grand array. He slammed his official seal down, demolishing the rules enveloping the small town into nebulous shards, gradually breaking down. This was not his own power, rather it was the authority bestowed upon him by the Great Xia dynasty. It allowed him to tap into a small portion of worldly power. The group of cultivators was quite used to dealing with this kind of situation. With them taking action, things like not being able to confront the private schoolteacher, or that there was danger lurking in the straw-thatched huts in daylight, were all made rather laughable. They apprehended the private school teacher, dragged out the wraith hiding in the straw-thatched hut, investigated how many were moving corpses and how many were living beings, studied whether the man transformed into a black dog could be restored everything was being carried out in neat order. Fairy Eternity had never seen such a scene, as the concept of a nation did not exist in the ancient times. The system built around clans did not have such a clear division of roles and orderly organization. According to Daoist Buyu''s claim, this power was just the strength of one dynasty. If it were combined with the might of the Five Great Immortal Sects, it would be able to roll over the ancient cultivators without hindrance. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou found the inn-owner, who was rescued. Seeing them, the inn-owner broke into tears of joy. He never expected that they could actually solve the problem, and in such a short period of time. He truly regretted ever doubting whether Lu Yang''s duo were demon cultivators. The Qingzhou officials also found out that the owner of the medicine shop was a puppet of the town mayor, with numerous pieces of evidence proving the harm he had inflicted on others. Restricted by the rules, the owner of the medicine shop appeared to be telling the truth while in reality, he was hiding crucial information, and it had led to the harm of many innocent people. The medicine shop apprentices, private school teacher, bailiff, and the bun-shop owner all these people were put under arrest, their fates to be decided after the truth was unraveled. The Qingzhou governor drafted a report on the spot to inform the imperial court about the trio''s actions. Still, Daoist Buyu stopped him, asked him to omit the names of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou from the report, ensuring their rewards and commendations were kept intact. Daoist Buyu treated these two talented juniors to a meal in the busiest tavern in Qingzhou. Haha, at last, it''s all over! Even though our travel plans hit a small bump, it''s just a minor matter. After we have had our fill, I will take you guys to experience the hustle and bustle of the mainland down south. This time, while your Eldest Senior Sister is absent, the three of us will let loose. Relax, I will take responsibility if anything happens! Daoist Buyu laughed heartily. There was nothing left for him to deal with as the government officials were handling the rest. After managing to break free, it was only right for him to let himself go a little. Oh? Is that so? Have you guys been holding back because of me? The icy voice that came next abruptly cut off Daoist Buyu''s laughter. Only then did Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou realize that the bustling tavern had quieted down. Their table was the only one where sounds of laughter could be heard from. Now that the three of them had all fallen silent, the tavern was so quiet that one could even hear a pin drop. As it turned out, the customers in the tavern had noticed quite some time ago that a stunningly beautiful woman had arrived. The moment she appeared, she had attracted everyone''s attention, leaving them awestruck by her beauty and aura. Instinctively, they all shut their mouths, not even daring to breathe too loudly for fear of being noticed. The woman chose a table and sat down, quietly watching Daoist Buyu and his students as they reveled in their joy. No one could see that there were two soul bodies bound to the two chains in the woman''s hands. Finally, the woman spoke and that''s when Daoist Buyu and his students noticed her. Ah, it''s Xiao Yun. Come, come, join us, Daoist Buyu managed to squeeze out a chuckle. Hello, Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou greeted respectfully. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Buyu looked at the chains Xiao Yun had in her hands somewhat with surprise, recognizing that the ones being bound were the fleeing Unification realm cultivators. Xiao Yun, when did you join us? Since the first time you wielded ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'', Xiao Yun replied. Daoist Buyu started to sweat profusely. That happened a day ago, no wonder Xiao Yun managed to track down these two. After pondering for a moment, he found relief in the fact that he had not spoken ill of Xiao Yun in the past day. The two captured Unification realm cultivators were terrified as they watched Xiao Yun. They wondered in horror at what level her unique method of casually warping their souls out be. They had once again run into such a terrifying person. Where was the promised uprising of the ancient era with opportunities lying everywhere? Instead of opportunities, only danger seemed to lurk everywhere. Initially, I was only concerned that you would lose your way and misguide them, but little did I expect that you guys were having so much fun in my absence, said Xiao Yun, in a casual tone that made the trio shudder. Meng Jingzhou reacted the fastest, pointing at Lu Yang, It''s all his fault, I didn''t want to come here initially, but he dragged me along! Lu Yang immediately pointed at Daoist Buyu, It''s all master''s fault. He wanted to fulfill his obligations as a master, so he brought me here to see the world! Daoist Buyu pointed at Meng Jingzhou, It was his grandfather! His grandfather asked me to take care of his grandson. That''s the only reason I took them out! Daoist Buyu''s extensive experience told him that the wisest thing to do was to put the blame on someone who was not present. Xiao Yun''s cold gaze swept over them, Master, you can continue to spread the brilliant deeds of the Seeking Dao Sect. As for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, you both will come back with me. Xiao Yun was afraid that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou might pick up her master''s misbehaviors. Before heading back with the two, she spoke to Daoist Buyu, On your way, let the governor of Qingzhou know that the criminals have been caught. There''s no need to be so anxious. Xiao Yun planned to bring back the two captured Unification realm cultivators, hoping to extract useful information from them. On their way back, Lu Yang sought to curry favor with his Eldest Senior Sister by demonstrating his merit C after all, hadn''t he just taken down a Unification realm cultivator? Perhaps this could earn him some contribution points. Xiao Yun seemed puzzled, Wasn''t it Yellow Bean who killed the Unification realm cultivator? Upon hearing that, Fairy Eternity didn''t pay mind to the fact that Yun Zhi had called her by her name, instead excitedly asking, Does that mean I can get contribution points? But you are not from the Seeking Dao Sect, so of course not. Fairy Eternity didn''t hesitate, quickly saying, Then I''ll join the Seeking Dao Sect. Lu Yang stared at Fairy Eternity in surprise. How could she just join like that? What about the dignity of being an immortal? Yun Zhi nodded, It''s perfectly acceptable for an immortal to join the Seeking Dao Sect. I can permit you to become the first guest elder of the Seeking Dao Sect. Only I will know of your identity. In return, you''ll get the contribution points from this time, as well as treatment similar to that of an elder. If you agree to these conditions, then you may join. I join, Fairy Eternity was quite fond of the atmosphere of the Seeking Dao Sect, which was similar to her own personality. These kinds of places were few and far between. Yun Zhi mentioned another thing, speaking to Lu Yang, A few days ago, the leader of the Laurel Fairy Palace came to me, saying that they want you to marry Lan Ting. You seem to be at the age appropriate for marriage discussions. Our Seeking Dao Sect is a good match to Laurel Fairy Palace, so I agreed for you both to be Dao companions. But, then something happened. The leader of Laurel Fairy Palace changed her mind. Do you have any clue about this? Did they feel that you were not good enough? Lu Yang was utterly perplexed by these words. Chapter 146 – 145 The Strongest Among the Five Great Immortal Sects_1 Chapter 146: Chapter 145 The Strongest Among the Five Great Immortal Sects_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Meng Jingzhou patted Lu Yang''s shoulder and said, You''ve finally become so excellent that people are coining to propose marriage. Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou: Finally? Meng Jingzhou proudly said: Ever since I was young, I''ve had the royal family, powerful ministers, and members of righteous sects coming to propose to me. They offered their daughters to me as my fiancees as if I were their own son. Even my parents and clan elders strongly disagreed. Otherwise, how could I possibly Lu Yang chimed in: Be, what, impotent now? Meng Jingzhou retorted angrily: Be a charming young master! The two wrestled together, both using the Tiger Fist technique. The sounds of their fight echoed amongst the clouds. Yun Zhi, who was flying the cloud, ignored them. Lu Yang transformed into a Tiger Demon, overpowered Meng Jingzhou with one claw strike, forcing him to beg for mercy. In the end, Meng Jingzhou''s Tiger Fist was no match for Lu Yang s real tiger. After the fight, Lu Yang still couldn''t understand. Has the quality he demonstrated in Yanjiang County reached the level where people are coming to propose marriage? And why do the elements of proposal, girl''s regret, and possessing a powerful soul sound so familiar? The Great Xia Dynasty, Imperial City, Imperial Palace. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seated high in the hall was a dignified man dressed in dark robes adorned with gold designs. He was grave and stern. Ministers hailed the Emperor, and the atmosphere was solemn and serious. My beloved ministers, please rise. Thankyou, Your Majesty. Emperor Xia glanced at the ministers and brought out a newly received report, I have just received a memorial from the Qingzhou Governor, stating that in a place called Buyi Town in Qingzhou, five ancient unification stage cultivators have resurrected and formed a realm. The Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect happened to pass by and killed three of the unification stage cultivators with his two apprentices. At these words, the ministers breathed a sigh of relief. The resurrection of the five unification stage cultivators was no small matter. Luckily, Daoist Buyu encountered them. If it had been any other unification stage cultivator, they would have fallen in Buyi Town directly. Although Daoist Buyu''s reputation wasn''t stellar, and many had been fooled by him when they were young, his strength was undoubtedly top-notch amongst unification stage cultivators. However, two of the unification stage cultivators managed to escape, both at the peak of the unification stage. Emperor Xia reminded his ministers that this is the crux of the matter. Emperor Xia did not expect them to observe the rules. The methods of ancient cultivation were very crude and brutal. These resurrected cultivators aimed to seize the opportunities of the Great Era by any means necessary. The Great Xia Dynasty had already learned painful lessons regarding such behavior. The ministers whispered to each other. If the two unification stage cultivators show up, there is nothing to fear. There are plenty of people in the court who can deal with them. However, if these two hide and plot something in secret, it becomes much more troublesome. Especially if they collude with members of the demonic sect. These ancient unification stage cultivators! Emperor Xia was troubled. With spiritual power growing increasingly active, more and more ancient cultivators are resurrecting. These unification stage cultivators are a major problem. If left unchecked, they could bring about massive disasters, causing countless casualties amongst the population. The good news is that, to date, no transcendence tribulation stage cultivators have resurrected. According to the intelligence gathered so far, those who have resurrected early are at the initial stages of unification. The later ones tend to have higher cultivation levels. The ones resurrected in Buyi Town consist of four peak unification stage cultivators and one late-stage unification cultivator. It''s foreseeable that transcendence tribulation stage cultivators will start to resurrect soon. When they do and the troubles with the Eastern Ocean, Western Buddha Country, Southern Demon Realm, the northernmost land, and the Four Great Devil Sects ah explode simultaneously, the rule of the Great Xia Dynasty will inevitably waver. By then, it''s feared that the prophecy warning every dynasty only has a tenure for a hundred thousand years will come true. All for the sake of becoming immortals! A chill flashed through Emperor Xia''s eyes. He was privy to many secrets, knowing full well that behind all the chaos, someone was manipulating events to bring forth more Dao Fruits of immortality. Emperor Xia suspected that it was the work of the Ancient Nameless One, one of the five immortals of antiquity. Is becoming immortal so important? Emperor Xia felt a surge of anger within him, although he did not show it outwardly. If the person behind all this really thought that the Great Xia Dynasty is a mere piece to be moved freely across the chessboard, they would be greatly mistaken. Emperor Xia put aside the matter of the Ancient Nameless One and refocused on the two unification stage cultivators that had escaped. Just then, the Chief Eunuch received a memorial. Seeing the source, he promptly handed it over to Emperor Xia. After reading it, Emperor Xia''s face brightened, Good, very good! The ministers were puzzled, wondering what was written in the memorial that made the Emperor so happy. We no longer need to worry about the two unification stage cultivators! Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect has already captured them! Yun Zhi? Some uninformed ministers were confused about who Yun Zhi is. Among the eight elders in the Seek Dao Sect, they did not recall anyone named Yun Zhi. Well-informed senior ministers were aware of Yun Zhi''s identity and the terror she invoked. To them, Yun Zhi capturing two unification stage cultivators was no surprise. The Demon Territory has sent a messenger Emperor Xia and his ministers began discussing other matters. After the morning court, Emperor Xia returned to the Yangxin Hall to review the new memorials. Your Majesty, Duke Jingyansong of the Qin nation has something to report, the Chief Eunuch spoke quietly. Without lifting his head, Emperor Xia responded: Let him in. When Duke Qin entered the Yangxin Hall, he saw Emperor Xia busy reviewing memorials. He respectfully stood there without speaking. After the Emperor had finished revising the most important memorials, he finally spoke. Duke Qin, what brings you here? Emperor Xia looked solemn as he gazed at Duke Qin. Any weak-willed person would dare not meet his eyes. Your Majesty, I believe we must be wary of the Seek Dao Sect. Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect defeated the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects when she was still a disciple, creating an unprecedented record. Since then, she has been low-profile and seldom acts. However, every time she does, it never fails to shock everyone. Over these hundreds of years, her cultivation level must have reached a terrifying level. I fear her existence could shake the foundation of our dynasty. After all, the Seek Dao Sect was established during the era of Great Yu. They survived through the ''split of the land'' and the ''establishment of the Great Xia''. They might harbor ambitions to replace us. This is not just my personal opinion. On my way to the court, I heard a waiter singing, ''When Seek Dao flourishes, the world is at peace.'' Emperor Xia frowned. Seeing this, Duke Qin knew that the Emperor had begun suspecting the Seek Dao Sect, and he said no more. He excused himself and left. Emperor Xia called over the Chief Eunuch, Go and investigate who Duke Qin has met recently. Pay special attention to his interactions with instances from the Demon Territory. Yes. Emperor Xia sneered in his mind. It seemed that not everyone in the court was on the Great Xia''s side. Creating a rift between me and the Seek Dao Sect is a clever plan. After Emperor Xia ascended the throne, he visited the Five Great Immortal Sects. While visiting the Seek Dao Sect, he met Yun Zhi and was astounded by her. He felt that she was unfathomable; even the spies he sent couldn''t fathom Yun Zhi''s profoundness. So he went directly to his ancestors in the forbidden area of the royal palace to ask if they knew about a female cultivator from the Seek Dao Sect named Yun Zhi. His ancestor fell silent for a long time before answering with just one sentence: The most powerful amongst the Five Great Immortal Sects. Emperor Xia wasn''t quite satisfied. He further inquired, How does she compare to you, ancestor? Don''t ask anymore. Emperor Xia was kicked out by his ancestor, who appeared greatly irritated. Chapter 147 – 146: The Heart of a Child_1 Chapter 147: Chapter 146: The Heart of a Child_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Ever since then, Emperor Xia learned the hard way, antagonizing the Seek Dao Sect only to confirm the Hundred-Thousand-Year Curse. Those people in the shadows, they only saw Yun Zhi as greatly talented and extraordinarily strong, but they didn''t have the slightest idea of what Yun Zhi''s strength truly meant. If they knew how formidable Yun Zhi is, they would realize how foolish this scheme of driving a wedge between them was. Eldest Senior Sister, where are we heading to? Lu Yang asked, noticing that after arriving at the Seek Dao Sect, she continued flying past Sky Gate Mountain without stopping. Lu Yang had never set foot here before. Below them were vast mountains and marshes, the great draught, and the yellow desert. Captive Peak. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou hadn''t heard of this place before. The Eldest Senior Sister flew over these areas, descending on a gloomy peak. The mountain was entwined by massive chains, which bound to four mountains in each direction. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou felt chills going down their spines, sensing this was not a good place. Lu Yang had learned a bit about Array Methods, which emphasizes unimpeded flow. At a minimum, at least one direction should be connected to the outside world to maintain life energy. Yet, Captive Peak was encircled by mountains on all sides, shutting off any trace of life. The tight cluster of clouds draped over and sealed this region completely. Captive Peak was a place to imprison and interrogate criminals. The three of them landed. Yun Zhi opened the Array Method''s entrance and headed downwards to about five kilometers below, carrying two Unification-stage souls with her. Prisoners were held beneath Captive Peak. Upon arriving at Captive Peak, both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had a feeling of returning to Buyi Town, powerless to mobilize Spiritual Energy. It was not the Forbidden Spirit Array causing this, but a different kind of Rule. They noticed almost a hundred cages here, most of them empty. Only a handful held inhabitants. To be more accurate, what was being held were not people, but souls. These souls, under the suppression of the Rule, were spiritless and disheartened. Some souls, seeing Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, began drooling, wishing they could rush forward and devour them, but they piped down at the sight of the Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang felt that the number of people imprisoned here was too few. More people were held in the dungeons of Yanjiang County. All those held here are from the ancient Unification phase. Be careful, Yun Zhi warned. The two of them shuddered suddenly, no longer thinking the place was underpopulated. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Holy smokes, more than a dozen Unification tier individuals were actually kept here? Eldest Senior Sister, aren''t you afraid they will escape? Lu Yang asked in a low voice. Escape? You think too little of me, young man. A childish voice responded. Lu Yang turned at the sound and saw a white-haired child, just about waist-high to him. Grandmaster. Much to their surprise, the white-haired child turned out to be Daoist Buyu''s master. Grandmaster, both cried out in surprise. Hehe, do you think I''m too small? No, no. The white-haired child spoke with an air of authority, You two are still too young, not worldly enough to understand my state. This is a way of cultivation. Lu Yang quickly recalled a legendary quotation, The ancients say, ''Stay true to your constant virtue and return to the state of an infant''. The masses are bustling about as if feasting on a sacrificial ox, or ascending the terrace in spring, I alone appear uncommitted and dejected, like an infant before it can smile. Many great cultivators strive their entire lives to pursue the innocuous mind of an infant. But the intentional desire itself is hardly an infant-like thought. How can they truly achieve the mind state of an infant? Could it be, Grandmaster, that you''ve returned to the stage of an ''infant'' and have reached the stage of natural truth, the unison of heaven and man, with an infant''s heart? Lu Yang asked. Meng Jingzhou was also surprised. The infant''s heart has always been a fable. No one in Meng Family''s older generation could reach this state of mind. Who would have thought the Seek Dao Sect would have one? The white-haired child smiled and nodded without uttering a word, showing a teachable expression. Yun Zhi looked puzzled, But that''s not what I heard. Master once said that when you were young, you were a playboy, spending all your time in brothels, neglecting your cultivation. Then, you had a sudden realization and determined to engage in cultivation. To stay your course, you froze your body at the age of six forever, so you wouldn''t have to worry about leaking your Yang Qi. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Strictly speaking, this was indeed a mode of cultivation. They realized that cultivators, once reaching a certain realm, could control their appearance. So why did some cultivators choose to maintain the appearance of a juvenile or an old man? Could it be for the same reason as the Grandmaster''s? No, no, no, they quickly emptied their minds, not daring to ponder further on this matter. Anyway, with me here, not a single Unification phase person imprisoned here can escape! The white-haired child forcefully changed the topic, Miss Yun, you caught two more? Yes, I need to interrogate them. Why not search their souls directly? the white-haired child suggested. Yun Zhi shook her head, Soul searching will damage their minds. The souls of the Unification phase are prime materials for forging magic artifacts. A mindless soul greatly reduces the artifact''s effects. The two Unification phase souls shivered. Weren''t the Seek Dao Sect supposed to be a Righteous Sect? This was not what they''d pictured at all! Yun Zhi looked at the two Unification stages in confusion, not comprehending their fear, You''ve caused so many people to die in fear, isn''t it normal for you to experience the same treatment now? Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do onto you, Yun Zhi had thought these two had long understood this principle. Yun Zhi and the white-haired child each took a Unification phase soul and threw them into the cages. Lu Yang followed Yun Zhi and Meng Jingzhou followed the white-haired child. Yun Zhi deployed a series of intensive tortures right from the start, employing all kinds of torture tools designed for souls. The prisoner cried out in pain continuously. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched as he watched, he didn''t expect the Eldest Senior Sister to be so ruthless. Wait a minute, it seemed like when he started his cultivation, the Eldest Senior Sister did exactly the same? Could it be that the Eldest Senior Sister had applied the experience of torture interrogation to his cultivation training? Fairy Eternity shivered each time she saw the Eldest Senior Sister using a torture device. She felt that joining the Seek Dao Sect was indeed a wise decision. The Seek Dao Sect wouldn''t be so cruel to their own people, right? Strange, why has he not confessed anything yet? Yun Zhi was puzzled. Her grandmaster had told her that following this procedure, the criminal would surely confess everything. Lu Yang whispered aside, Eldest Senior Sister, you haven''t asked anything yet. Yun Zhi exclaimed in realization, picked up the first torture tool, and prepared to start the whole process again. The fright made the captive quickly refrain, No no no, I confess, I confess everything. What era are you from? The era of Great Yu, 4.0,000 years ago. Have you heard of Immortal Eternity or Fairy Eternity? No, never. Really? Still lying? The man was nearly in tears from Yun Zhi''s cold expression, It''s true, I''ve never heard of them. In our era, we''d only heard that the Western Buddha Country and the Southern Demon Realm had immortals. There were rumors of immortals in the Eastern Ocean and the extreme north, but I don''t even know a single immortal''s name. If you are looking for an ''Immortal Eternity'', you can try the extreme north. Maybe an immortal is frozen there, that counts as ''Eternity''. Fairy Eternity was so angry she wanted to roll up her sleeves and start a fight right there. Chapter 148 – 147 The Five Immortals of the Ancients_1 Chapter 148: Chapter 147 The Five Immortals of the Ancients_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Fairy Eternity bristled with anger, Eternity was the title she was proud of, how could it be belittled by a mere Unification stage cultivator. I will freeze you in the Ten-thousand-year Ice Marrow, then fry you in oil! Fairy Eternity threatened fiercely. Did they really think that immortals are easy to bully? That guy named True Master Faxian was killed with just one poke of my finger. I don''t believe that you could withstand my finger poke! Cahn down, calm down. Inside his Spiritual Space, Lu Yang held Fairy Eternity back, making her roll back her sleeve. The one at the Unification stage was called True Master Sanli. The tasks he assigned were almost the same as those of True Master Faxian, the only valuable thing was the location of a Cave Heaven. The Cave Heaven is there, where I hid all my wealth. If you don''t believe me, you can go and see for yourself to know that I am telling the truth. But the Cave Heaven has rules I set up, which only allow those below the Foundation Establishment stage to enter. However, those at the Foundation Establishment stage are absolutely unable to gain control over that Cave Heaven. As long as you swear not to refine me, I''ll give that Cave Heaven to you! True Master Sanli threatened. Yun Zhi didn''t agree, nor showed any intentions to do so. Even though the Seek Dao Sect refines soul fragments, and while the atmosphere is unrighteous and they even accepted Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, it is still a Righteous Sect, it still has principles, and it can''t lie. Yun Zhi then led Lu Yang out of the cell, and as they left, they ran into her Grandmaster and Meng Jingzhou, who had also just finished their questionings. Yun Zhi and her Grandmaster cross-examined their respective testimonies, which were largely consistent. The only difference was that the Grandmaster''s Unification stage individual knew of an Immortal known as Yingtian Immortal. Yingtian Immortal is in the Vast Eastern Sea, but he doesn''t know the exact location. Yun Zhi nodded; this was not new information. After capturing so many ancient Unification stage cultivators, in addition to studies of ancient texts, they already knew that Yingtian Immortal, one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, was in the East Sea. Yingtian Immortal? This was not the first time Lu Yang had heard this name, Fairy Eternity had mentioned it a few times. According to Fairy Eternity, Yingtian Immortal was an immortal whose strength was comparable to hers. Considering Fairy Eternity''s strength and personality, Lu Yang temporarily didn''t have an accurate understanding of Yingtian Immortal. Yingtian Immortal is in the East Sea? Let''s go, take me to find him. With my reputation, you''ll eat well, drink spicy, and get whatever you want! In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity said excitedly, making Lu Yang count chickens before they hatched. Lu Yang reminded: Don''t forget how you died. So far, we don''t know who killed you. Besides you, there were four immortals, certainly one of them did it. Aren''t you afraid it was Yingtian Immortal? Fairy Eternity calmed down after being doused with cold water by Lu Yang, and said with hesitation, It should not be him. Yingtian Immortal is a pretty decent person, doesn''t seem to have any bad intentions Who do you think among the four immortals is most likely to kill you? Fairy Eternity remained silent. She didn''t think anyone would kill her, as they always seemed to be peaceable and polite to her. But she had to admit that her death was indeed tied to one of the Four Immortals. Who do you think could mold the stars in the sky into a continent? Lu Yang asked. He thought this was a clue that could narrow down the range of the Ancient Nameless One. Fairy Eternity didn''t understand Lu Yang''s meaning: All five of us can do it. Lu Yang: Damn it?! Wow, you''re this powerful, Fairy? Was my previous attitude towards you too casual? Lu Yang finally realized that being an Immortal was not just about a realm. The word Immortal represents the lifelong pursuit of a cultivator, it implies reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, wielding infinite power, covering the sky with a single hand. Turning stars into a continent is but a trifle! Fairy Eternity did not have much opportunity to demonstrate her power because she was still recovering! At this time, Yun Zhi said to Lu Yang: The ancient immortals are Yingtian Immortal, Qilin Immortal, Time Immortal, and Immortal Jiuchong. To most people, the immortals were high above, unfathomable, and even their existence was uncertain. For instance, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou only knew about the existence of the Immortal Eternity through the Eternity Sect. However, in Yun Zhi''s position, she knew much more than the average person. The names of the Four Immortals were no secret to her. The exact locations of the four immortals are still unknown. But what can be determined is that Yingtian Immortal is in the Vast Eastern Sea, Qilin Immortal is in the Southern Demon Realm, and the whereabouts of Time Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong are unknown. Lu Yang noted one of the names of the immortals and shook: Qilin? He remembered the Little Medicinal Kings in the medicinal field, one of which was the Kirin Immortality Medicine. Legend says that Qilins do not exist in reality, and what the ancients saw as Qilins were actually Kirin Immortality Medicine. Since the other party is called Qilin Immortal, does it imply that the other party''s real body is a Qilin? Seeing Lu Yang''s interest, Fairy Eternity explained: The real name of Qilin Immortal is Shihe. His original form is indeed a Qilin. According to him, he is a unique existence in the world, an extraordinary creature born from gathering the world''s luck. Anyway, there was only one Qilin in my era. I don''t know much about this era, but there probably won''t appear a second Qilin. In fact, before Fairy Eternity appeared, Yun Zhi always believed that there were only four immortals in ancient times. To be precise, everyone thought so. The oldest Unification stage cultivator imprisoned on Captive Peak can be traced back to the Great Qian era, more than 200,000 years ago. According to him, there were only four immortals in ancient times. Not only the prisoners of Captive Peak, but also the ancient books record that there were four immortals in ancient times, namely Yingtian Immortal, Qilin Immortal, Time Immortal, and Immortal Jiuchong. Before the Eternity Sect appeared, there weren''t any records of Fairy Eternity in history! After the emergence of the Eternity Sect, some cultivators believed that they fabricated an immortal out of thin air, and that the immortal didn''t exist in ancient times. I was very famous in ancient times, and even those at Transcendance Tribulation stage would tremble when they saw me. How come there''s no record of me now? Fairy Eternity was very angry after finding out this news. The person who killed her knew the characteristics of her Dao Fruit and deliberately erased her existence from history. That''s not right. According to the naming convention of the Four Immortals of the Ancients, you should be called Eternity Immortal. Lu Yang said. It was Yingtian Immortal who suggested that. He said that three characters have more weight, and everyone should have a three-character immortal name. He even suggested that I be called ''Eternity Immortal''. I didn''t want to be called ''Eternity Immortal'', it''s not pleasant to hear, and it doesn''t distinguish between genders. It makes me seem like a man, which is nowhere near as nice as Fairy Eternity. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang thought that Yellow Bean was even more pleasant, but he couldn''t say that, or else Fairy Eternity would surely bristle. After ensuring that the two prisoners were locked up, the Eldest Senior Sister greeted her Grandmaster and then left Captive Peak with Lu Yang. Eldest Senior Sister, are you planning to go to the Relic Blessed Cave that True Master Sanli mentioned? Lu Yang noticed that Eldest Senior Sister didn''t seem to intend to return to Sky Gate Mountain and instead flew right out of the Seek Dao Sect. The cloud that Yun Zhi was controlling was large and blocked the view below; hence, Lu Yang didn''t feel acrophobic. Yun Zhi nodded. It was worth inspecting the life''s wealth of a Unification stage cultivator. Chapter 149 – 148: Three Stand Cave Heaven_1 Chapter 149: Chapter 148: Three Stand Cave Heaven_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M What is this ''Relic Blessed Cave''? Meng Jingzhou wasn''t there during the rigorous interrogation. Lu Yang explained, The one we interrogated is called True Master Sanli. He left a Cave Heaven behind. The rule is only those at the Foundation Establishment Stage or below can enter, and his lifetime of treasure is stored inside. The lifetime wealth of someone at the Unification Stage? Meng Jingzhou drew in a sharp breath. Lu Yang had no concept of the magnitude of this wealth, but Meng Jingzhou did. He knew how astonishing the wealth of an Unification Stage cultivator could be. Looking at the wealth of the elders in his home, he knew it was a treasure that couldn''t be exhausted in a lifetime. He had always been envious since childhood. If they could acquire it, or even a small portion of it, they would be set for life. Even a colossal establishment like the Seek Dao Sect couldn''t neglect the wealth of an Unification Stage cultivator! And it only allows Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators to enter. Hehe, isn''t this giving us an opportunity? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou shared knowing smiles. Secret realms with such limit on cultivation levels were perfect for them. The Eldest Senior Sister brought them here, which clearly indicated that she considered their talents and wanted both of them to enter the Relic Blessed Cave. The cloud they flew on moved so swiftly that to someone looking up from the ground, it would appear as if the cloud whizzed across the sky in the blink of an eye, so fast that it seemed almost like an illusion. Soon, the three of them arrived at the location mentioned by True Master Sanli. The geographic divisions during the Great Yu era were different from the present. By today''s terms, True Master Sanli''s Relic Blessed Cave was located underneath the sixteenth tree from the top of Big Wave Mountain in Huayun County on the eastern side of Ji State. Yun Zhi touched the tree trunk, felt the space fluctuating, and confirmed that there was indeed a Cave Heaven here. The Cave Heaven was well concealed and hard to detect. Even someone as powerful as Yun Zhi had to be extremely close to discern whether it existed. True Master Sanli''s Cave Heaven had not yet been discovered by anyone else. Yun Zhi lightly knocked on the trunk with the back of her index and middle fingers. Along with the distortion that followed, a pitch-black hole appeared before the three of them. The entrance was a swirling black vortex, the black space inside continuously rotating. Runes flashed within the space, indicating that someone had cast a rule over it. It was a Cave Heaven that was owned, and not easily infiltrated. The entry rule of this Cave Heaven was that one had to be under twenty years old and at the Foundation Establishment Stage to enter. Just as Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were under the impression that the Eldest Senior Sister was about to ask them to enter, they saw her seize both edges of the black vortex with her hands, forcibly tear open a large hole. At this moment, all rules disintegrated, none of them could restrain the Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Wasn''t this supposed to be their moment of glory? Why didn''t it feel like what they had imagined? Did they seem a bit redundant being here? Why did the Eldest Senior Sister bring them here? When Lu Yang voiced these questions, Yun Zhi tilted her head thoughtfully and said, Didn''t you two come up immediately when we left Captive Peak? I didn''t ask you to come with me. Alright, now they really felt superfluous. Inside the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity burst into hearty laughter. The three of them entered the Relic Blessed Cave. They saw a vast grassland filled with elephants munching on leaves leisurely, lions chasing antelopes, and large beasts prowling ambiguously within a dense rainforest on one side. Lu Yang keenly felt his cultivation being suppressed. He could only exhibit the strength of the late stage of Qi Refinement. Then, cloud formations spelled out a striking warning in front of the trio. (This place is dangerous, leave swiftly.] (This place is dangerous, leave swiftly.] [This place is dangerous, leave swiftly.] [If you insist on entering, please remember the rules of Three Stand Cave Heaven, they could save your life.] [First Rule: Everyone''s cultivation level will be suppressed to the ninth level of the Qi Refinement Stage.] (Second Rule: Unable to communicate with the outer world.] (Third Rule: Three Stand Cave Heaven only has a grassland and no rainforest. If you see a rainforest, do not enter.] [Fourth Rule: Lions are kind. If a lion is pursuing you, do not run. It just wants to play.] (Fifth Rule: Antelopes are a kind of Demon Beast that walk upright. They have spiral horns on their heads. It is normal for antelopes to laugh, do not be scared.] [Sixth Rule: There are no elephants on the grassland. If you see an elephant, seek shelter from the lion. The lion will protect you.] [Seventh Rule: If you accidentally venture into the rainforest, do not panic. Keeping calm is a prerequisite for survival in the rainforest.] [Eighth Rule: The gorillas in the rainforest are humans in disguise. Therefore, it''s normal for them to talk. However, gorillas will not initiate conversation.] [Ninth Rule: Do not drink the water from the rainforest.] [Tenth Rule: If you encounter a Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Beast, mimic the gorilla''s cries. The Demon Beast will leave on its own.] [Eleventh Rule: All the above rules are true.] Then, Lu Yang saw several lines written in blood on the ground below them. The bloodstains were messy, as if written hastily in panic: [Hurry up and run, this place is dangerous!] [There''s been a change here!] [Note! These are the real rules of Three Stand Cave Heaven!] [Three Stand Cave Heaven has both a grassland and a rainforest. The rainforest is safer than the grassland!] [Lions are at the Golden Core Stage and eat humans on sight!] [Antelope do not walk upright. If you hear an antelope laughing, leave swiftly!] Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Elephants will protect you!] [Stay calm in the rainforest!] [Do not initiate conversation with gorillas, or you will turn into one!] [If you feel strange changes in your body, hurry and drink the water from the rainforest. It will save your life!] [Do not mimic gorilla cries; it will attract Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts!] [The rules of Three Stand Cave Heaven are all false] Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou became cold with fear upon seeing the bloodstains. The message was left unfinished, with the last word is, drawn out into a long bloody streak. It looked as if someone had tried to crawl out of the Cave Heaven desperately but was caught by an unseen and terrifying creature and dragged back in, leaving behind a conspicuous trail of blood. Both of them felt their scalps tingle. What was inside this Cave Heaven? There''s a big problem with these rules; they contradict each other at every turn. Are the first set of rules correct, or is the latter set? Based on our experience in Buyi Town, are the first set of rules considered formal, and therefore correct? Not necessarily. There''s nothing to indicate that the more formal set of rules are the correct ones. The latter set, although they appear hastily scribed, could also represent a form of rule. The two men were at a loss. They were currently only at the ninth level of Qi Refinement Stage. This place was teeming with Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Stage demon beasts, with whom they could not contend. Their only chance was to outsmart them. But there were two different sets of rules, and they couldn''t tell which one was true. If they made the wrong choice, they would be doomed beyond redemption! Don''t panic. There must be a solution. One rule says that lions are friendly, and the other says they eat humans. One says elephants are killers, and the other insists they can protect us. We could draw the lion and the elephant together and see who would protect us, that way we could determine which rules are the real ones Is it possible that both sets of rules are half true and half false that they are made to trick people? This is getting a little complicated. Just as the pair were racking their brains, trying to devise a survival strategy, they saw Yun Zhi raise her arm, revealing her fair wrist, and she gently let out a palm strike. It was clearly not a palm strike at the Qi Refinement stage. The surge of the palm carried a terrifying power, making the lions, antelopes, elephants, and gorillas scamper for their lives. It didn''t matter whether they were predators or protectors, faced with this palm, they all had the same option: run. Her palm strike cut a path through the grassland and rainforest, opening a straight path to the end point. How could the rules here restrain Yun Zhi? Chapter 150 – 149 Ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage_1 Chapter 150: Chapter 149 Ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M No, the [rules] here are flawed, Yun Zhi frowned, noting that something was amiss as soon as she made her move. The rule of this place should''ve been shattered by her palm, but the reality painted a different picture. Even though it seemed scattered on the surface, the underlying implications persisted. This shouldn''t be the case, even if her palm was held back. There are two types of [rules] here. Yun Zhi figured out what was wrong. The initial rule written in the clouds is the first, which later transformed, giving rise to the second rule written in blood. A contradiction between the two rules has caused total chaos in the entire Cave Heaven! Someone intentionally caused chaos within the Cave Heaven, making it possible to enter but impossible to leave! Furthermore, being an external rule, the fact that the second rule could compete against the original rule indicates that the one who set it is stronger than the master of the Cave Heaven! True Master Sanli, who was at the peak of the Unification stage. Hehe, who disturbed my sleep? The sound of ice cracking echoed, followed by a powerful, almost dominating aura that emanated from the endpoint. Like a king above the heavens, it was indifferent and ruthless, looking upon the world condescendingly. A burst of light tore through the sky, and the intimidating aura made one''s heart palpitate. The aura grew increasingly powerful, with the momentum to sweep across everything. Early stage of Pass Tribulation. Fairy Eternity quickly deduced the realm of the opponent. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s expressions changed dramatically. A foe at the early stage of passing tribulation was the strongest enemy they had encountered. Why was such a Great Power in slumber in the Unification stage Cave Heaven?! Fairy Eternity, with her vast knowledge and experience, quickly came up with a plausible explanation. It''s understandable. Cave Heavens are excellent places to hide. Awakening in a Cave Heaven allows one to gradually regain their strength, but the drawback is that they cannot immediately perceive changes in the outside world. Perhaps this Transcendence Tribulation stage would still be asleep even after the Great Era battle is over. So he came up with a clever solution. True Master Sanli would wake up, and after waking, he would definitely return to the Cave Heaven. Once he noticed the changes in the [rules], he would take action, and by then, he would be awakened by True Master Sanli''s movements. This Transcendent Tribulation stage being set the new rule in the Cave Heaven, which is to kill anyone who stumbles into this place mistakenly so that his sleep won''t be interrupted. Lu Yang was breaking out in cold sweat, as he hadn''t expected things to be so complicated. Hey what are you afraid of, with me here, can easily kick this early stage of Passing Tribulation to his death, Yellow Bean shamelessly boasted, knowing Yun Zhi was here and it was not her turn to act. I am Blood Demon Venerable. Who are you? State your name. Blood Demon Venerable looked indifferently at Eldest Senior Sister, who could easily break the rules, guessing she must be at least at the early stage of Passing Tribulation. But so what? He was confident that even if he faced someone in the mid-stage of Passing Tribulation, he would not fall behind. Blood Demon Venerable?! Meng Jingzhou exclaimed in a low voice. Do you know him? Lu Yang asked. Yes. There weren''t many at the Passing Tribulation stage, and each of them had the qualification to be recorded in history. Hence, Meng Jingzhou had heard of the Blood Demon Venerable. When he was young and couldn''t sleep, his mother often scared him with the tale of the Blood Demon Venerable. Blood Demon Venerable is a demon cultivator, a mass murderer. It''s said he wrote the names of cities on pieces of paper, crumpled them into balls, and whichever he picked, he used people from that city for cultivation. His cultivation path was littered with dry bones! He also supported an Emperor Yu, became the Imperial Teacher himself, and wielded great power within the Great Yu dynasty. He disappeared later. Some said that he died under Thunder Tribulation because of his numerous misdeeds. As it turns out, he hid here! Seek Dao Sect, Yun Zhi. Seeing Yun Zhi unmoved, Blood Demon felt puzzled. Had his fame not been carried on to this era? No matter, he would have to cause a massacre, letting the world remember his name once again. The stages of Passing Tribulation and Unification are not the same. They can quickly revert to their peak states once they awake. A gigantic bloody figure roared, standing tall between heaven and earth. As the bloody giant, he transformed the [rule] into an ax and swung it effortlessly. The space trembled as if the entire Cave Heaven couldn''t withstand his power! Yun Zhi held up one hand in front of her chest, emitting a limitless golden light. She resembled an Buddha stepping out from a mural supremely sacred and inviolable. With a push of her palm, myriads of golden lights pierced through the darkness, hurtling towards the blood-coloured giant. The blood-coloured giant used the pair of axes as a shield. The axes, formed by rules, began to dissolve gradually amidst the countless golden beams of light. The giant''s sturdy exoskeleton also started to melt away alongside the axes. The Blood Demon Venerable paled with shock: It''s not right, you''re not at the early stage of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! He tore apart the space and attempted to flee. Competing with someone at the mid-stage of Transcendance Tribulation might not yield a clear winner considering their close abilities. It wasn''t worth it to provoke such an enemy over personal matters. not a wise move. Upon ripping open the space, he would be randomly transported anywhere in the world, a place the enemy wouldn''t be able to locate. Just as the Blood Demon Venerable was about to let out a bout of laughter and utter some threats, he saw an endless, dazzling golden light in front of him. Within that golden light, a beautiful silhouette gracefully approached. Her walking pace seemed unhurried, but in reality, she moved extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, she had already appeared in front of the Blood Demon Venerable. No, you''re not at the mid-stage of Transcendance Tribulation at all. Even late-stage transcendents don''t have abilities like yours! You''re at the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, or even beyond You know too much, Yun Zhi coldly responded, pulling and twisting with both hands to extract the soul of the Blood Demon Venerable. The physical body of a Cultivator at Transcendance Tribulation Stage is a prized material for refining. It should not be casually destroyed. Yun Zhi pulled out a jade bottle and, imprisoning the Blood Demon Venerable''s soul inside, prepared to take it back to the sect for a prolonged period of torture. The whole process was relaxed and effortless. The atmosphere of Cave Heaven was tranquil, as if nothing had happened. The lion and the antelope danced together, maintaining harmony as they strove to show their good behaviour as Demon Beasts. The elephant lied on the ground, legs pointing to the sky, playing dead. It seems that the ancient cultivators at Transcendance Tribulation Stage might be hiding in a Cave Heaven. Yun Zhi mused thoughtfully. It was something she hadn''t considered before, but she had to share this information with the other four Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty once she left the Cave Heaven. Let''s go. Leaving behind those breezy words, Yun Zhi took light steps and moved towards the destination. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged a glance before jogging to catch up with her. There weren''t any dangers on the wayat least as far as Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could see. However, from the Demon Beasts'' perspective, it was a completely different scenarioa terrifying great demon emitting a chilling frosty aura was bringing her two attendants along, roaming arrogantly in the Cave Heaven, posing an extreme danger. As the trio arrived at their destination, they found several large golden treasure chests placed along with piles of Spirit Stones. Top-grade Spirit Stones were even found in larger quantity than high-grade ones, and the sight was mouth-watering. This treasure contained not only the hoard of True Master Sanli but also some of the Blood Demon Venerable''s belongings. As Yun Zhi opened the golden treasure chests, they found various natural resources and instructional manuals of cultivation techniques. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were dazzled. Even with Meng Jingzhou''s experience, he could hardly identify the origins of such resources at that moment. Yun Zhi could easily distinguish the names and uses of these things: Dragon Transforming Grass, if a Flood Dragon ingests it and refines it internally, it can increase the success rate of the dragon transformation process by 30%. Transforming into a dragon is the dream of every Flood Dragon. It is not hard to imagine how valuable this item is. Bodhi Fruit can enhance wisdom upon ingestion, but the consequence is permanent hair loss. Red Sun Diamond Sand is an essential ingredient for forging high-level fire- attributed magic artifacts. Glass Sky Pure Water, applying it all over the body can keep the physical body immortal for a hundred thousand years. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inner Core of Unification Stage Demon Beast Dragon tendon at Unification Stage Passion Powder There were quite a lot of treasures related to the ''Unification'' Stage. Chapter 151 – 150: This Grandson of Yingtian Immortali Chapter 151: Chapter 150: This Grandson of Yingtian Immortali lease reading n novelcool.?M It''s a pity that due to improper storage, some of the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures had lost their medicinal properties and became mundane, while the value of others had greatly diminished due to the changes of time. For example, Passion Powder had already expired, and in another case, two thousand years ago the Long Clan had discovered a stable method of cultivation for the Dragon Transforming Grass, causing its price to plummet drastically. They have archaeological value and symbolic meaning, and could be sold to the Long Clan Museum, Yun Zhi murmured. Wild Dragon Transforming Grass that was well preserved was rare. She had been to the Long Clan''s Museum, and there were none on display there. These pieces of junk When I was still alive, I would not pay them any attention even if they fell to the ground, Yellow Bean scoffed, telling Lu Yang, Wait till you find my treasure trove, then you''ll see what REAL treasures are like! Lu Yang rolled his eyes, pretending not to hear Fairy Eternity''s words and continued to sift through the treasures with his Eldest Senior Sister. Fairy Eternity stomped her feet in frustration. In ancient times, countless cultivators would go bankrupt for a chance to see her and hear her speak. Her words were considered divine, and could benefit one for a lifetime! This kid really doesn''t know what''s good for him. I''ll ignore him! Suddenly, Lu Yang flicked over a beautifully packaged thick book. The book was soft to the touch, clearly not something ordinary. Perhaps because of the extraordinary nature of this thick book, the Blood Demon Venerable had specifically noted the origins of the book next to it. Lu Yang read aloud, This Immortal Method was obtained from a street stall at the black market. According to the stall owner, the origins, material, and contents of this item are unknown, but it was certain that this item has a long history and was sealed by a powerful Array Method, dating back to ancient times. I laughed at the stall owner''s ignorance, for he did not know what treasures he was holding onto. I tried my best to open my Heavenly Eye, and saw under the seal a signature position with the character ''Immortal''. This is more than an ancient item, it''s an item from the Four Immortals of the Ancients. An Immortal had written it. It might be one of the legendary Immortal Methods! What a pity, what a pity. The ancient seal was so strong that I could not open it in my lifetime. Immortal Method! Lu Yang exclaimed in awe, his heart thumping heavily. He hadn''t imagined that the legends of Immortal Methods were hidden here. What a huge opportunity! And it''s such a thick book. Either the Immortal Methods it records are extremely complex, or it has recorded several varieties of Immortal Methods. Regardless of which possibility it is, it''s extremely valuable! He attempted to flip open the book, but just like what True Master Sanli had left in the message, he was unable to open it. Hmm? This looks familiar. Fairy Eternity had strong willpower and ignored Lu Yang for a full twenty seconds. Have you seen it before, Fairy? Can you remove the seal? Lu Yang asked. Of course. This small seal can be removed with a snap of my fingers. Following the method Fairy Eternity taught him, Lu Yang carefully injected spiritual essence into it. The seal was truly removed. Suppressing his excitement, Lu Yang opened the ancient book. The author''s name was written on the bottom right corner of the book C Yingtian Immortal. As expected, an Immortal wrote this book. Lu Yang was ecstatic. Yingtian Immortal must be a reliable Immortal. Aren''t the Five Immortals of the Ancients as reliable as Fairy Eternity? Could the ancient times not be completely doomed? On raising his eyes, he saw the title of the book C Culinary Bible Huh? Lu Yang flipped through a few more pages and discovered that the content was in line with the title, and it talked about how to cook various Demon Beasts. What the hell! So much for the Immortal Method! Ying Tian, you''re so unreliable! Why would you even seal up something like this? Are you worried that humans will eat the Demon Beasts into extinction? Fairy Eternity noticed something was off and questioned, That''s odd. I was the one who wrote this book after tasting countless Demon Beasts and gathering the cooking experience into a book. It''s one of my proudest creations. How has it now become Yingtian Immortal''s? Fairy Eternity gritted her teeth in anger, Did that bastard Yingtian Immortal take my credit while I was dead? So it was you who wrote this, that makes more sense. Lu Yang suddenly understood. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What did you say? Fairy Eternity had a threatening look. Oh, nothing. I was just saying that Yingtian Immortal seems to have too much time on his hands to write his name on this kind of book. Fairy Eternity felt that Lu Yang was disrespecting her, You''re underestimating my work. If you could learn everything in this book, you would become a renowned Spirit Chef at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. If this was public, there would be a scramble for it, and it would be sold for a high price! When I used to cook for the other four people, they felt that they didn''t deserve to eat my cooking and kept coming up with various excuses not to come over! Is it because your cooking was just too bad? Nonsense! My cooking emits a golden light, how could it possibly be bad! The squabbling between the Fairy and Lu Yang ended up back on the topic of Yingtian Immortal. After half a day of discussion, they still hadn''t reached a conclusion. Lu Yang told his Eldest Senior Sister about the matter, but Yun Zhi only furrowed her brows and didn''t say anything. Over on Meng Jingzhou''s side, he had found some cultivation techniques. Some had already been lost while others had been refined. All in all, there was quite a harvest. Whilst rifling through the treasures, Yun Zhi expression shifted in surprise: Is this the cultivation experience of a Pure Immortal Body practitioner? Yun Zhi looked surprised. She hadn''t expected to find a Pure Immortal Body cultivation experience here, especially one from a practitioner at the Unifying Initial Stage. Immortal Body cultivation experiences are rare, and one suitable for the Seek Dao Sect is even rarer. Lu Yang asked in his Spiritual Space: Fairy, were there Immortal Bodies in your time? Could they become Immortals? As far as Lu Yang was aware, there were twenty different types of Immortal Bodies in the world. These were even rarer than single spiritual roots. Each Immortal Body, once cultivated to the Unifying Stage, naturally forms a rule, which is formidable and mysterious, making it unpredictable. Lu Yang heard that there were two Immortal Bodies within his Sect: Tao Yaoye and her Master, the Sixth Elder. Tao Yaoye had a Feather Transformation Immortal Body and the Sixth Elder had a Pure Immortal Body. At this point, Yellow Bean was still engulfed by fury at the thought of the shameless Yingtian Immortal taking credit for her work. But, Yellow Bean was magnanimous and quickly switched her attention to the matter Lu Yang had brought up. Immortal Bodies? We had them back then. The history of Immortal Bodies is much longer than you think. Immortal Bodies date back to the most ancient times, when humanity still didn''t know how to cultivate and had to explore for themselves. Foundation Establishment, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation were all due to the special properties of Immortal Bodies over time. As for those among Immortal Bodies who became Immortals, I only know one, Immortal Jiuchong. He was a formidable adversary, and was on par with me in terms of strength! Fairy Eternity looked serious when she mentioned Jiuchong. She acknowledged his strength. Immortal Jiuchong was the first among us to become an Immortal. According to him, his ability to become an Immortal had a lot to do with his Immortal Body! Lu Yang then secretly asked, Is Eldest Sister an Immortal Body? What is her level of cultivation? Fairy Eternity chuckled, What do you think? Lu Yang''s face turned black. How am I supposed to guess? Lu Yang, after you return to the Sect, give this cultivation experience to the Sixth Elder. It suits her the best. Yes. The three returned to the Seek Dao Sect with generous rewards. Yun Zhi went to Captive Peak to interrogate the Blood Demon Venerable, Meng Jingzhou returned to the Body Refinement Peak to practice, and Lu Yang went to the Sixth Elder''s residence in Dust Free Peak to deliver the cultivation experience. Chapter 152 – 151: Sixth Elder (Seeking for Monthly Tickets )_1 Chapter 152: Chapter 151: Sixth Elder (Seeking for Monthly Tickets )_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Dust Free Peak, where the Sixth Elder, Feng Ya, resides. Like Laurel Fairy Palace, Dust Free Peak only recruits female disciples. It''s brimming with beauties, but the most gorgeous among them is the Sixth Elder. It is known that the Sixth Elder is a dear friend of the palace master of Laurel Fairy Palace. Lu Yang has heard his senior brothers mention Elder Six countless times, advising him not to lose composure if he ever runs into her, as she is a woman of breathtaking beauty. Lu Yang? What brings you here? At the foot of Dust Free Peak, Lu Yang runs into Tao Yaoye. Tao Yaoye is tall and radiant, standing out amongst the crowd. Lu Yang takes out a book, Eldest Senior Sister told me to give this book to the Sixth Elder. My master is out, so you''ll need to wait for about half an hour or so. Would you like to come in and sit down? Tao Yaoye invites him. Lu Yang shows a slightly eager yet awkward expression: Is that appropriate? After all, I''m a man Oh, it''s fine, it''s fine. Among everyone at Dust Free Peak, our cultivation levels are the lowest. We will be fine. Lu Yang silently watches Tao Yaoye, she looks so pure and innocent that it''s as if she doesn''t know the extent of the damage those words have caused to Lu Yang''s pride. Lu Yang sighs as he follows Tao Yaoye forward. Tao Yaoye turns around with a sly smile playing on her lips. Oh, by the way, I owe you five contribution points, let me pay you back now. When Lu Yang bought the Ten Bulls Strength Pill, he was short of five contribution points, so he borrowed them from Tao Yaoye. The Ten Bulls Strength Pill has proven quite useful, and aided Lu Yang significantly. Oh, you remembered. I totally forgot. Tao Yaoye chuckles. The Fairy Eternity wonders, Don''t I also have a lot of contribution points? Now that she is an honored guest of Seek Dao Sect and has killed a unified cultivator, Yun Zhi has awarded her many contribution points. Lu Yang, Lu Yang, I want to redeem my points. Fairy Eternity complains incessantly until Lu Yang finally relents, After we leave Dust Free Peak, I''ll take you to the contribution exchange board. You can buy whatever you want. That''s more like it. Fairy Eternity nods satisfactorily, thinking that Lu Yang has potential. You have to be careful over there, you absolutely can''t go. Tao Yaoye points at a pond, warning Lu Yang. The pond is shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see what is inside, but the pleasing sound of laughter, like the tinkling of bells, can be heard from there. The senior sisters like to bathe there. A few years ago, a senior brother, relying on his advanced teleportation skills, sneaked into Dust Free Peak wanting to peep on the sisters, but all we heard were his screams of pain. Where is that senior brother now? Well, since he was skilled at teleportation, he has disappeared without a trace. My God, Dust Free Peak is perilous. Lu Yang is relieved to know that he''s a gentleman. Tao Yaoye brings Lu Yang to her usual training spot: Want to spar? Alright. Lu Yang gladly agrees, pulling out his Green Peak Sword. Fairy Eternity suddenly remembers Lu Yang has the Sword Spirit Root, which means, in theory, he should wield a sword. She has yet to see him use one since her revival. Senior Brother Lu, be careful. I''ve learned some new techniques in the past two months. Tao Yaoye opens up her red paper umbrella. With a twist of her wrist and a slight looseness in her palm, the red paper umbrella begins to spin. Petals of peach blossoms fall like rain, blocking Lu Yang''s line of sight. The sword light pierces the sky, its whistling sound as it sweeps through the air attempts to dispel the falling petals. Behind Lu Yang, the petals gradually form a human silhouette. Tao Yaoye''s umbrella closes as she launches a sideways attack. Lu Yang, as if foreseeing Tao Yaoye''s move, positions his sword behind his back, blocking the strike. The red paper umbrella, made of an unknown material, withstands the clash with the Green Peak Sword without a scratch. The sword light bursts again. Tao Yaoye didn''t expect Lu Yang''s sword maneuver to be this fast. Character Gesture! Lu Yang''s eyes narrow in concentration as he mercilessly lunges at Tao Yaoye''s chest. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tao Yaoye chuckles lightly, stepping back as the tip of her umbrella collides with the sword''s tip. She tries to throw off Lu Yang''s sword technique, but his hand remains steady, relentlessly pursuing Tao Yaoye. Within the falling peach blossom rain, Green Peak Sword clashes with the red paper umbrella. Their shadows swiftly pass each other, disappearing in an instant. Both parties find it hard to land a killing blow, awaiting the perfect opportunity. Suddenly, Lu Yang''s eyes light up as he finds a flaw in Tao Yaoye''s defense. Green Peak Sword slides through the raining petals like a fish, pressing against Tao Yaoye''s throat. I forfeit. Tao Yaoye helplessly raises her hands in surrender. Lu Yang changes his move again, thrusting towards a vacant spot. The real Tao Yaoye is dumbfounded, staring at the bright sword tip aimed at her forehead. All along, what appeared before him was just an illusion created by her. This time, Tao Yaoye sincerely admits defeat. The peach blossom rain disappears, along with the illusory Tao Yaoye. Everything was just an illusion. How did you figure out where the real me was? Tao Yaoye isn''t overly upset about losing, she''s used to learning from the experiences of past battles. The technique I practise is called the ''Mind Seeing Method'', it can break illusions. It''s your nemesis. Mind Seeing Method? I''ve never heard of it. I came up with it. Lu Yang says with pride, after all, being able to write your own technique is no simple feat. Before Tao Yaoye can say anything in response, she lifts her head and sees a red mist flying above them. The master has returned. Tao Yaoye leads Lu Yang to the Sixth Elder''s abode. As the senior brothers had described, the Sixth Elder is truly beautiful. Unlike the Eldest Senior Sister''s cold beauty, the Sixth Elder has a warm smile, like a considerate elder sister, giving people a sense of warmth. Heave C Heave C Heave C Suddenly, Lu Yang struggles to breathe. It''s as if the surrounding oxygen has disappeared. Despite his best efforts to inhale the non-existent oxygen, he finds his attempts futile. Yaoye, didn''t you tell him about me? Tao Yaoye slaps her forehead, I forgot. She quickly pulls Lu Yang away from the Sixth Elder to a safer distance. Lu Yang feels like a fish that has been returned to water, desperately trying to fill his lungs with as much air as he could. Heave C Heave C What''s going on? With an apologetic smile, Tao Yaoye says, I''m sorry, I forgot to mention. My master is a Pure Immortal Body, untainted by dust, and she naturally repels the surrounding air, which she can''t control. So people close to her may feel like they are suffocating. Just hold your breath, and it''ll be fine. Lu Yang: No wonder everyone says that the Sixth Elder is a woman that literally takes your breath away. Could everyone in the Seek Dao Sect be this straightforward and blunt with their words, not bothering to use figurative language, but only telling the literal truth? Holding his breath, Lu Yang approaches the Sixth Elder once more. For someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage, as long as they are prepared, not breathing for a while won''t matter. But once they reach the Golden Core Stage, they can circulate energy within their own body and won''t need to breathe at all. Lu Yang pays respects to Sixth Elder. Lu Yang bows respectfully, Master has spoken highly of you and insists he sees you as a beloved sister. On the flying car, Daoist Buyu told Lu Yang about his relationship with the Sixth Elder, in such moving terms that both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were quite touched. The Sixth Elder scoffs, Really, I always thought of him as a dear grandson. Lu Yang freezes, considering whether he should just mention Eldest Senior Sister instead of his master the next time he''s out. His master''s habit of acting disgracefully and attracting hostility maybe it''s better not to bring him up. (An extra chapter for Alliance Leader, Flat-Chested Lolita!) Chapter 153 – 152: Tree–Planting Sutra1 _1 Chapter 153: Chapter 152: ''Tree-Planting Sutra1 _1 lease reading n novelcool.?M This is an ancient book that the Eldest Senior Sister asked me to give to you. Lu Yang was no longer discussing the matter of his master and pulled out the understanding regarding the cultivation of Pure Immortal Body. Sixth Elder looked at the ancient book in surprise: Xiao Yun is really thoughtful, she managed to find such a gem. Understandings regarding the cultivation of Immortal Bodies are not common, even less so for those identical to his own. Sixth Elder was laughing happily, as if he had purchased a book to his liking, and wanted to read it as soon as he got home. Chi Qianqian''s Cultivation Diary First Year of Cultivation: Master told me that I am a rare Pure Immortal Body selected from thousands, my cultivation speed far surpassing my peers. It''s great news. I have to cultivate diligently Second Year of Cultivation: My cultivation speed is really fast. While others are only at the Ninth Level of Qi Training, I have already entered the Foundation Establishment. The characteristics of the Pure Immortal Body are gradually revealing themselves. I can''t disappoint my master''s expectations. I need to keep working hard Third Year of Cultivation: Advancing to the next stage is faster than drinking water. I have entered the Golden Core Stage, and it''s a first-grade Pure Golden Core, untainted by a single speck of dust. Master says there is no end to cultivation and I cannot slack off. I must keep striving Seventh Year of Cultivation: Nascent Soul Stage Sixth Elder kept flipping pages. The book chronicled the life experience of Chi Qianqian, a cultivator from Great Yu, which was extremely magnificent and thrilling. The Sixth Elder was engrossed in it. Finally, he turned to the last page, his heart shaking. The previous page only talked about reaching the peak of the Refining the Void Stage, so surely the next page would touch upon the Unification Stage. But why is there only one page on the Unification Stage? Could it be that something unexpected happened? Sixth Elder suppressed the unease in his heart and turned to the last page. 600th Year of Cultivation: Finally reached the Unification Stage. Anyway, I can''t reach the Pass Tribulation Stage, so let''s celebrate! The diary ends. Sixth Elder: He rubbed his brows, thinking about what the devil he had read. It''s not that it''s useless, the cultivation process from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Refining the Void Stage is detailed, and it does have some reference value for him. Thank Xiao Yun for her good intentions on my behalf. As Xiao Yun is responsible for the Seek Dao Sect, even if I wanted to return her favor, there is nothing here that she would find worthy. I once heard from Xiao Yun that your magic skill talent is unique and you have the ability to establish your own sect. How about this, I''ll give you a magic skill book? As Sixth Elder spoke with a gentle smile, he passed his message to Lu Yang using his spiritual sense. Sixth Elder''s surroundings had become a void where only spiritual senses could transmit information. Lu Yang agreed. But my attack methods rely on the power of an Immortal Body, I have no suitable skills for you. Sixth Elder was deep in thought. What sort of magic skill should he give to Lu Yang? That''s right, I''ll give you the ''Tree-Planting Sutra''. Tree-Planting Sutra? Lu Yang looked strange. The name sounded so average. What was he supposed to do after learning it? Plant trees across barren hills to promote the green development of the Cultivation World? Or did it mean that if he planted enough trees, Eldest Senior Sister would award him a medal, dubbing him an Environmental Guardian? Sixth Elder understood what Lu Yang was thinking: Don''t underestimate this magic skill based on its name. Numerous cultivators cultivating spiritual plants are desperate to possess it, and if you master it, you can accelerate the growth of spiritual plants and even large sects will flatter you. Just look at your second senior brother. The reason he can manage the medicinal garden is that he cultivates the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'' the best in our sect. When Lu Yang thought about it, it made sense. If you were good at this magic skill, you wouldn''t have to worry about food and drink for a lifetime. Every large sect had its own planting field and they would fight over you. Sixth Elder added: You can also cultivate this skill during your leisure time. It can help calm your mind and nourish your character. Yaoye is very good at the ''Tree-Planting Sutra''. If you have any difficulties, you can ask her for help. Lu Yang accepted the magic skill and thanked Sixth Elder. He then left Sixth Elder''s abode accompanied by Tao Yaoye. After they left, both could breathe normally again. It''s early in the day; you should study at my place. I can teach you. Tao Yaoye suggested. Lu Yang agreed. The ''Tree-Planting Sutra'', a high-level wood-based magic skill that uses one''s spiritual essence to promote the growth of spiritual plants, is notorious for its difficulty whether in initiation, minor accomplishment or major accomplishment. To initiate the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'', one must attune their mind to a stillness akin to an ancient well, enter a state similar to the melding of heaven and man, feel, understand and conform to the growth laws of the spiritual plants, enabling them to grow quickly and naturally. For the first cultivation, using ordinary seeds is most suitable. Our spiritual essence can easily transform seeds into trees. Rumored cultivation geniuses could even make a tree grow, bloom and bear fruit all in one go during their first cultivation. The willow tree is known for its human-like characteristics and is the most suitable for the cultivation of the Tree-Planting Sutra. This is a willow seed. Senior Brother Lu, take it, close your eyes and see if you can resonate with the willow seed. Tao Yaoye handed a willow seed to Lu Yang. Lu Yang, combining the instructions in the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'' with Tao Yaoye''s cultivation understanding, started to feel it out with his heart. A gentle breeze blew on his face, sweeping across the lawn. The intensity of the sunlight was not too strong, making one feel extremely comfortable. Lu Yang began to clear his mind gradually. He felt like he was floating between heaven and earth, slightly managing to grasp the life pattern of the willow seed. Tao Yaoye sensed something unusual about Lu Yang and looked surprised. It took her three days to achieve this step when she first practiced, and her sense of feel was even praised by her Master as one of the best in history. Yet Lu Yang achieved it in only half an hour! I had heard long ago that Senior Brother Lu''s skill in the Tao was exceptional, even more brilliant than his swordsmanship. But Tao Yaoye didn''t expect Lu Yang''s skills in the Tao to be this impressive. No wonder he is personally instructed by the Eldest Senior Sister C with such talent, probably no one else could teach him. Fairy Eternity, who heard Tao Yaoye''s muttering, nodded in agreement. That was true. Even she, the immortal, couldn''t instruct him. At this point, Lu Yang had a new interpretation of the ''Tree-Planting Sutra''. He put the willow seed on the ground and pointed at it, using his spiritual essence as the growth driver for the willow seed. Grow! Lu Yang shouted. After a long while, nothing happened. Tao Yaoye gently reminded him from the side: Er Senior Brother Lu, when people plant trees, they usually choose to bury the seeds in the soil. That makes sense. Lu Yang picked up the willow seed, ran the skill Earth Escape, and swooshed into the soil. Tao Yaoye opened her eyes wide, surprised that Senior Brother Lu even knew the ''Earth Escape'' from the ''Five Elements Escape Method''? ''Earth Escape'' is the most convenient of the ''Five Elements Escape Method''. Whether it is for attack, evasion, or concealment, it is an excellent choice. Tao Yaoye wanted to learn ''Earth Escape'', but found it too difficult. She never managed to learn it and eventually gave up. But why do I feel that Senior Brother Lu''s ''Earth Escape'' method is not quite the same as the one I was learning? As Tao Yaoye murmured to herself, she saw a willow tree soar out of the ground. He succeeded on his first attempt?! Tao Yaoye exclaimed. It had taken her four wasted willow seeds before she managed to succeed. Huh? Tao Yaoye rubbed her eyes, thinking she was seeing things. A willow tree sprang from the ground, with two Lu Yangs hanging from both ends of the tree. Lu Yang hung listlessly on the willow tree, swaying slowly. Now where did he go wrong? Why did he plant a willow seed and end up growing two of himself on the tree? Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 154 – 153: Vegetable Man_1 Chapter 154: Chapter 153: Vegetable Man_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Legend has it that at the beginning of the Great Yu Dynasty, there was a genius with a natural affinity for magic skills. He could rapidly learn any magic skill, his talent was near fairy-like. This genius grew at a pace beyond anyone''s imagination, traversing realms that other cultivators spend their entire lives pursuing at an unprecedented speed, eventually becoming a Pass-Tribulation Stage cultivator named Manifold Daoist Lord. According to ancient texts, the Manifold Daoist Lord learned the Tree Growing Spell as a youngster. It took him just half an hour to master the magic skills that others would need several days or even months to learn. The Manifold Daoist Lord sowed a willow tree seed, and it took root upon hitting the ground, grew into a robust tree, blossomed, and bore fruit. The tale became a point of admiration, its fame endured throughout the ages, and to this day, this story is still being told. Tao Yaoye compared the Manifold Daoist Lord with Lu Yang and felt that Lu Yang was still superior. In just half an hour Lu Yang achieved Enlightenment, used the Earth Escape technique to grow a tree, the willow tree quickly matured, bloomed, and bore two Lu Yangs. Senior Brother Lu is still more impressive. There were two people on the willow tree, both of them were Lu Yang. One Lu Yang was the original, and the other Lu Yang was wearing clothes made of woven willow leaves. The tree had no leaves left C all were given to Lu Yang''s clone to make clothing. Where have I gone wrong in my practice? Lu Yang persevered in identifying the problem. The result was the same as before, he couldn''t find the cause. Lu Yang, you''ve become a plant-human! Fairy Eternity shouted in schadenfreude. Shut up, Lu Yang retorted gloomily, Forget it, let''s get down first. Lu Yang moved around a bit, it didn''t affect anything. He cut off the willow branch at the back of his neck and landed on the ground with a grunt. He looked at his other self, tried to control the other party with his spiritual power, and surprisingly, the other party''s finger really moved a bit. Under Lu Yang''s control, the plant-human also cut off the willow branch on the back of his neck, successfully landing on the ground. The two Lu Yangs detached from the willow tree, which quickly wilted and shrunk back into a seed. The willow seed, however, had completely lost its vitality and could no longer grow. Lu Yang attempted to control his clone. Initially, he was unfamiliar with it, but as he gradually got the hang of it, he was able to multi-task C controlling the clone while moving by himself. Heh heh, you owe this to me! Fairy Eternity took credit. You can control the other clone because you have opened up your spiritual space, and your spiritual power is much stronger than during the Foundation Establishment Stage. Think about it, how did you initially create your spiritual space? Lu Yang thought for a moment, then earnestly replied, It was because Fairy, you wanted to possess me. You forcibly entered my body, leading to the creation of my Spiritual Space. Fairy Eternity''s face darkened, stressing, I was pretending, I''ve told you I was pretending! Lu Yang felt that given Fairy Eternity''s intellect, she indeed must have been pretending. Continuing to explore his clone, Lu Yang found that the clone could only move within a range of twenty meters. Once it exceeded twenty meters, he could no longer sense the clone''s existence. Twenty meters was indeed Lu Yang''s spiritual power range. Within the twenty meters, only the control within ten meters was precise. From ten to twenty meters, the strength of control would decrease with increasing distance. Lu Yang''s clone also wasn''t sturdy enough, just like the willow wood. Is it not sturdy because the willow wood is of common quality? Lu Yang wanted to try a real spiritual plant, but he hadn''t collected any tree seeds before and had no suitable materials on hand. Senior Brother Lu, try this peach tree seed, it''s not ordinary, right? Seeing Lu Yang''s predicament, Tao Yaoye kindly handed him a seed. Tao Yaoye watched Lu Yang intently, brimming with excitement. She liked exploring new things and unsolved mysteries, and currently, the most intriguing mystery for her was Lu Yang. This is too much. How much merit should it cost, I''ll buy. Since becoming a spy for the demonic sect, Lu Yang had gained so much merit that he hadn''t spent it all yet. No need, this is a peach tree seed from the Dust Free Peak. It''s free. Lu Yang remembered Tao Yaoye''s kindness and began an attempt to plant a peach tree. After burying the peach seed in the soil and operating the Tree Growing Spell, nothing happened. Is it necessary to use the Earth Escape skill? Lu Yang wondered, remembering using it when planting the willow tree seed. Shrink the Land. Lu Yang shrunk into the soil and activated the Tree Growing Spell. It was really effective. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A strong peach tree broke through the soil in front of Tao Yaoye, bearing two Lu Yangs on its branches C one real Lu Yang and another in the form of a Plant- Person Lu Yang, both have cheeks rubbed with pink blush. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched once: How come this peach tree comes with coloration? Nevermind, as long it''s successful. Lu Yang controlled his plant-person self movable, he was overjoyed. He could feel a distinct change in the strength of Plant-Person Lu Yang''s body, roughly equivalent to seventy or eighty percent of his own strength. This was already quite remarkable. Think about it, in battle, using the Tree Growing Spell to produce two of self, and the newly appeared self have seventy to eighty percent power, plus seamless collaboration with oneself, the combat power would surge immediately, catching the enemy off guard. Tao Yaoye also noticed this, admiring Senior Brother Lu. The Manifold Daoist Lord is considered as a genius, but he only managed to practice the Tree Growing Spell strictly following the steps of his predecessors, without any innovative development. Look at Senior Brother Lu, he has skillfully transformed into an offensive magic skill, and it''s highly powerful too! At this moment, the Sixth Elder in the sky silently watched Lu Yang, then turned around and left. Originally, if Lu Yang had any inquiries that Tao Yaoye could not answer, she could come down to explain, fulfilling her duty as an elder. Now, after seeing this, she decided to leave the explaining task to Xiao Yun, and she wouldn''t meddle unnecessarily. Xiao Yun said Lu Yang has the potential to establish his own sect. The Sixth Elder was skeptical about this. It''s undoubtedly true that he possesses high talent, but creating a new sect, can disciples learn it? Lu Yang, engrossed in his cultivation, became increasingly adept at using the Plant-Person function. Tao Yaoye observed from the side and gained a deeper knowledge of the Tree Growing Spell. Obviously, this was in relation to the normal Tree Growing Spell. As evening fell, Lu Yang felt uncomfortable staying at Dust Free Peak. After bidding goodbye to Tao Yaoye, he headed to the Task Hall to exchange some items. He couldn''t keep using Tao Yaole''s seeds, he had to buy some for his own use. Fairy Eternity raised both hands in agreement. She could finally do a big clearance sale. After Lu Yang left, Tao Yaoye''s expression changed. She felt a strange pressure that made her feel suffocated. Danger! She helplessly turned her head and sent a voice transmission to her master: Master, could you let me know in advance before you come over? It''s not easy for me to hold my breath every time. The Sixth Elder stood behind Tao Yaoye with an innocent look on her face. I forgot you''re not in the Golden Core stage. The Sixth Elder subconsciously thought all her disciples were at the Golden Core stage. Tao Yaoye: Was this retribution? I made fun of Senior Brother Lu''s low cultivation level in the morning, and it''s my turn in the evening. The Sixth Elder didn''t forget why she came: Do you have feelings for Lu Yang? Tao Yaoye''s cheeks reddened quickly. Although she was usually carefree, when it came to this topic, whether she liked it or not, she didn''t want to discuss it with her master: Master, what are you talking about? My interaction with Senior Brother Lu is normal. The Sixth Elder continued transmitting: Some days ago, Luo Hongxia kept asking me about what kind of person Lu Yang is. I suspect she wants to introduce her excellent disciple Lan Ting to Lu Yang after hearing about how outstanding he is. If you have feelings for him, be careful. The Sixth Elder was quite sure of her guess, feeling that it must be correct. Luo Hongxia, the Palace Master of Laurel Fairy Palace. Tao Yaoye didn''t say anything. To outsiders, the long silence between the master and disciple was an odd scene. Of course, from another perspective, it could be interpreted that the master and disciple understood each other without words. Chapter 155 – 154: Yellow Bean Shopping_1 Chapter 155: Chapter 154: Yellow Bean Shopping_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Lu Yang arrived at the Task Hall late in the night, finding the vast hall occupied by only a handful of people. From Lu Yang''s understanding, his Senior Brother and Sisters lived a disciplined rhythm of life. They would complete tasks during the day, slaying demons and defending the Righteous Path, but would either revel or meditate restfully at night. Of course, their kind of revelry wasn''t understood in a mundane sense. They would immerse in their merriment while drinking and dueling each other, not letting the need for rest or cultivation be compromised. That''s why the Task Hall was nearly empty at this time. Lu Yang scrolled through the exchange column, selecting magic tree seeds with good ranks and reasonable prices. Holly Tree, Pomegranate Tree, Apple Tree Lu Yang catalogued the seeds. Although they were of good quality and decent prices, none of them were particularly striking. Do you really need to worry about the price? You can spend my contribution points as much as you want! Fairy Eternity was as generous as usual. She had checked her contribution points just now, compared the price list, and felt her points more than enough to look down on this Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang didn''t have a habit of depending on others, nor would he feel comfortable taking advantage of a fool. Fairy Eternity glared at Lu Yang, pouting. She could vaguely sense some of his thoughts being in this Spiritual Space. A moment ago, Lu Yang had disrespected an immortal! Lu Yang continued to choose seeds: Coconut Tree, Durian Tree Oh, the Bodhi Tree. The Bodhi Tree seed isn''t bad! The Bodhi tree holds special significance in Buddhism, featuring in many legends. Lu Yang felt it was fitting for his genius status. You''re the one, Bodhi Tree seed. Lu Yang bought ten Bodhi Tree seeds. When it was Fairy Eternity''s turn, she looked at the dazzling array of exchange items; her eyes were bright, and she didn''t know what to purchase. How about buying some natural treasures that can restore strength? If Fairy Eternity could return to her ancient state, Lu Yang would have a significant backing. With the support of his Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity, wouldn''t this Cultivation World be at Lu Yang''s command? Fairy Eternity disdainfully said: What are you saying? I am an Immortal, the pinnacle of cultivators. How many natural treasures in the world are qualified to be used by me? The implication was that there was nothing in the exchange list that could help restore her power. Then how about buying two Elixir of Eternal Youth? Leaving aside the fact that I, Fairy Eternity, am eternal without blemishes or impurities and will not age, I am only sixteen years old. Why do I need to retain my youth? Lu Yang thought to himself, Fairy, aren''t you overdoing it with the boasting? Even if you say you are six years old and just developed early, I would believe it. Lu Yang stopped suggesting: Pick whatever you want. This Blind Box isn''t bad. It only costs two hundred contribution points and there''s a chance of getting rare cultivation techniques, magic skills, rare and ancient natural treasures, and a series of valuable items! Lu Yang''s eyes twitched. Who came up with this thing? He wanted to persuade her not to, but seeing how excited Fairy Eternity was, he knew he probably couldn''t dissuade her. Lu Yang, lend me your body a little. I want to buy fifty Blind Boxes! Fairy Eternity only had a soul and couldn''t purchase directly, she needed to temporarily use Lu Yang''s body. Lu Yang sighed, letting Fairy Eternity take control of his body. Ten thousand contribution points spent in an instant, not even blinking twice! The reward contribution points accumulated by Lu Yang and the two others combined for sneaking into the demonic sect were only eight thousand five hundred points. With fifty Blind Boxes in her hands, Eternity Fairy shakily made her way to a corner of the hall, sitting down to slowly unbox. In reality, she could use her divine sense to scan through them, but she felt that would take away the surprise. It was more fun to unbox them one by one. Teddy bear, puppy, lollipops, a big iron pot What are these things? Where are the promised valuable treasures? FAiry Eternity felt like she had been tricked. Lu Yang knew this was going to be the result. The unknown lies in whether Fairy Eternity is lucky, or the one who came up with the Blind Box had a conscience. Either way, she really got something good. Soul Returning Pill, when on the verge of death, one''s soul leaves the body. Once this pill is taken, the soul can be called back, thereby saving one''s life. A life-saving elixir, but not very useful for either Lu Yang or Fairy Eternity. Even if Lu Yang were on the verge of death, his soul wanting to leave his body, Fairy Eternity could grab his ankle and pull him back As for Fairy Eternity, the possibility of her being on the verge of death didn''t exist at all. We can consider this a gain, put it away. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity instinctively wanted to receive it into Lu Yang''s identity jade pendant. However, the identity jade pendant could identify souls, and Fairy Eternity couldn''t use it. Fairy Eternity could forcibly open it, but it wasn''t necessary. When she returned the body back to Lu Yang, she could have him put it away himself. Body Dissolution Powder, sprinkle this powder on the corpse, and the corpse will turn into dense water. Wash it away with water, and the person will be wiped off the face of the earth. Note: It can only destroy the corpses of Golden Core Stage and below. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched, repeatedly reminding himself that the Seek Dao Sect is a righteous sect, and the Body Dissolution Powder is used to defeat enemies and eliminate hidden dangers. It''s a last resort. Landscape Contemplation Map, contemplating this map can expand the Spiritual Space, improve Spiritual Power. Author, Ji Hongwen. Ji Hongwen is a disciple of Fourth Elder, a Confucian cultivator skilled in Art Dao, and belongs to the same generation as the Eldest Senior Sister and Dai Bufan. Lu Yang''s eyes brightened. This was a good item. His current spiritual power had reached the limit of the Foundation Establishment Stage. If he tried to improve further, he would damage his Spiritual Space. Once he reached the late stage of the Foundation Establishment, he could further enhance his spiritual power. Fairy Eternity sneered and pat her chest using Lu Yang''s body: Why bother contemplating this? It''s inefficient and not useful. Once you reach the late Foundation Establishment Stage, you can contemplate me directly. I''m a genuine fairy. The effect will surely be better than this unknown contemplation map! Seal Lips Pill, once taken, under severe torture, not falling for honey traps, you absolutely will not confess! Automatic Writing Formation, if you''re punished by an elder to copy scriptures, using this Array Method can mimic the handwriting, helping you to copy! Lu Yang sighed: It seems our Senior Brother and Sisters have invented this Formation to save themselves some trouble. Not right! Fairy Eternity found something strange, The Automatic Writing Formation has a hidden catch. Once used, it will be discovered by the elders! Lu Yang: Good lord, could it be that the Seek Dao Sect''s elders invented this thing and placed it here to trap people? He knew it. While these elders might seem eccentric normally, once they started scheming, every one of them was capable! After opening all the Blind Boxes, overall, the ten thousand contribution points were poorly spent. But Fairy Eternity didn''t care. She liked the initial teddy bear and puppy, planning to simulate them in Spiritual Space later. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity could simulate anything. What interesting item should I buy now Fairy Eternity was quite spendthrift with her contribution points, wanting to spend them all at once. Eternity Fairy''s choice fell on three exchange coupons. It''s you, let''s get three! which perfectly covered the remaining contribution points. Lu Yang sensed trouble. What voucher could be so expensive? He examined the three exchange coupons closely, and the text in them said: ''Spend a day with the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect Experience''. Chapter 156 – 155: Isnt This Unfortunate?—1 Chapter 156: Chapter 155: Isn''t This Unfortunate?1 lease reading n novelcool.?M One-Day Sect Leader Experiential Tour voucher for the Seek Dao Sect, the most expensive prize on the exchange list. So far, no disciple has had enough contribution points to redeem this. Five senior brothers raised funds together for the redemption, and even had a fight over who would be the sect leader during their discussion. After being injured and hospitalized on Elixir Cauldron Peak and feeling incredibly embarrassed, they all left for long term missions outside the sect and have not returned since. Of course, a disciple such as Dai Bufan could redeem the voucher given his points, but due to his special status as the manager of the Task Hall on behalf of the Grand Elder, he is not allowed to redeem it. Fairy, perhaps you might want to consider a different prize? advised Lu Yang. Fairy Eternity frowned at him: What, do you think I''m unworthy of being the Sect Leader when that Daoist Buyu can? Let me tell you, back in the ancient times, I was a force to be reckoned with, and countless tribes looked up to me as their faith. Managing a mere Seek Dao Sect shouldn''t be challenging for me. No, what I meant is currently, our Eldest Senior Sister is managing the Seek Dao Sect. If you are considering being the Sect Leader for three days, you would need to get her consent. Can I refuse now? No, what I meant was, why should I be afraid of a little girl? Fairy Eternity instinctively chickened out for a moment but then regained her confidence due to her immortal pride. Fairy Eternity, controlling Lu Yang''s body, turned back towards Sky Gate Mountain. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon reaching Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang kindly reminded her, Eldest Senior Sister is in the other direction. This way leads back to my abode. Fairy Eternity frowned, I can''t believe you''re her junior brother. You''re not considerate at all. The young lady works hard all day, it''s late now, we shouldn''t disturb her. We''ll talk tomorrow! Lu Yang thought to himself that the Eldest Senior Sister transcends the three realms and is unaffected by the Five Elements; does she even have the concept of day and night? Mis. Eldest Senior Sister, I wish to be Sect Leader for three days, would you permit it? Fairy Eternity submitted the application she had been working on all night long. Yun Zhi was busy handling sect affairs and exuded an aura of busy alertness. From one look, she could tell that Fairy Eternity was temporarily borrowing Lu Yang''s body. Senior, you are one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients and hold the highest seniority in the Cultivation World. It would be unseemly for you to call me Eldest Senior Sister; Yun Zhi would suffice, she calmly replied. After carefully observing and confirming that Yun Zhi was not saying this out of anger, Fairy Eternity spoke, Yun Zhi, I wish to be Sect Leader for three days. I''ve used up all my contribution points to redeem this voucher. The Seek Dao Sect prides itself on its integrity. You should not You may, interrupted Yun Zhi. Really? Fairy Eternity had planned to force Yun Zhi''s hand with the rules, but it seemed unnecessary. Yes, of course. The rules state so, and naturally, I will uphold them. Otherwise, how can I maintain my credibility? When do you wish to be the Sect Leader? Starting from tomorrow then. Alright, Yun Zhi replied calmly as always. However, Lu Yang noticed a slight smirk on Eldest Senior Sister''s face. Something seems off! Yun Zhi handed over the task she was handling to Fairy Eternity, Well then, senior, I''ll have to trouble you with the welcoming arrangements for the Five Elements Sect. The Five Elements Sect is one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. FivFive Elements Sect? Fairy Eternity looked down at the paper Yun Zhi had given her. It was an invitation from the Five Elements Sect, stating that they would visit the Seek Dao Sect for a personnel exchange in three days. The visiting personnel list was attached. Underneath was another piece of paper with a hospitality plan Yun Zhi had started writing, but only the title had been penned. Lu Yang knew about the tradition of mutual visits between the Five Great Immortal Sects. Although officially termed as a ''visit'', it was essentially a competition between disciples to see who were more superior. While the rewards were secondary, the primary intention was to preserve the prestige of the victorious sect. The reason Yun Zhi rescued Lu Yang from Daoist Buyu was also to give Lu Yang, a rising star, the opportunity to compete with the excellent disciples of the Five Elements Sect and broaden his horizons. Yellow Bean was dumbfounded. She had thought that being the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, which usually didn''t deal with significant affairs, for three days would merely allow her to have some fun. She had not expected a visit from a brother sect. Yellow Bean felt like backing out; she had never handled such a grand event. In the ancient times, the most she had encountered was gathering the other four immortals for some fun and frolic. However, an immortal has their pride, and they must stick to their words! Being the Sect Leader is not a big deal. Who can''t do that? If anything goes wrong, it''s Lu Yang who will lose face! Hey, hey, hey, Fairy you''ve spoken your thoughts aloud! Lu Yang snapped. Immediately after, Lu Yang thought of another problem: Eldest Senior Sister, if the Fairy''s existence needs to be kept a secret, how do we explain to the outside world why I am the Sect Leader, where did all these contribution points come from? Why wouldn''t they? You found our master who has been missing for ten years, that''s a great achievement. The tone of Yun Zhi was the same as always, Lu Yang wasn''t sure if this was Eldest Senior Sister''s sincere words or if she was being sarcastic. In any case, Fairy Eternity really became the Acting Sect Leader, starting from tomorrow, for a duration of three days, coinciding with the arrival of the Five Elements Sect on the third day. Fairy Eternity returned her body to Lu Yang, who felt a warm sensation around his waist. What''s happening? It was the Rudder Master''s token, the token flashed three times, signifying that the contact person, Tang Yunsheng was looking for him. The meeting spot was already decided when they infiltrated Seek Dao Sect. Oh, can I meet my believers now? Fairy Eternity happily said. Lu Yang informed the Eldest Senior Sister about it, and her response was simple: Go and meet, I''ll be watching. Lu Yang felt relieved. At the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect, he encountered Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. It seems that Tang Yunsheng called all three of them. Should we head straight there? Meng Jingzhou asked, wanting to know Lu Yang''s thoughts on this matter. Lu Yang held his fists up and shook them over his head: The Eldest Senior Sister is nearby. Then there''s no problem. There are many towns near Seek Dao Sect, and Tang Yunsheng chose one of them as the meeting point. Tang Yunsheng, dressed in a black robe, appeared mysterious, yet remarkably conspicuous in the small town, as though he feared others wouldn''t realize he wanted to hide his identity. A few passersby even considered reporting him to the Seek Dao Sect, he was too suspicious. Tang Yunsheng looked satisfactorily at the trio: Your names are on the Seek Dao Sect''s list of invited businesses, saying you three opened a barbecue shop in the sect. You finally infiltrated the Seek Dao Sect, well done! No need to ask, this was a fake list arranged by Dai Bufan. Finally, there''s a mole from my Eternity Sect in Seek Dao Sect! Tang Yunsheng was quite moved, as if he had accomplished a lifelong wish. Even the Master didn''t expect things to progress so smoothly! Then Tang Yunsheng, sighing, said, It''s just a pity that things in the other three Immortal Sects aren''t so good. What''s wrong with the other three Immortal Sects? Lu Yang, acting as the Eternity Sect Master, asked. I don''t know how it happened, those three sects became vigilant and caught all my Eternity Sect spies. They used the name of Immortal Eternity, which was very malicious and caught us off guard! The other three demonic sects didn''t fare so well either, with many of their spies missing. What should we do? Lu Yang was somewhat anxious, with so many people from the Eternity Sect being captured, he, as the master, was also responsible. It''s okay, one always needs to look forward, a temporary failure means nothing. Tang Yunsheng cheered up: A spy from Five Elements Sect sent a last message saying that the sect is planning to visit Seek Dao Sect in three days, this presents an opportunity for us! The master said he sensed that Immortal Eternity is awakening. The rise of our Eternity Sect is at hand, we can take this opportunity, make some trouble in this exchange competition, and let the Five Great Immortal Sects know we''re not easy to bully! With you three acting as insiders, this plan is sure to work! Lu Yang and the other two nodded. In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity nodded. The Eldest Senior Sister, lurking in the shadows, also nodded. Chapter 157 – 156 Cautious Man Gu_i Chapter 157: Chapter 156 Cautious Man Gu_i lease reading n novelcool.?M When the Righteous Path and the Demon Path reach a unanimous decision, all obstacles from the past will become the driving force of the present. The actual controller and organizer of the Seek Dao Sect have both agreed to Tang Yunsheng''s proposal. There''s no way the plan will fail. What should we do then? Contact the other three demonic sects, present our most valuable Immortal Treasures, start a rebellion, take down the stronghold of Seek Dao Sect, capture the eight elders, control the whole Seek Dao Sect, and consequently bring down the Four Great Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty, thus unifying the Central Continent. Then we plot against the other three demonic sects, unify the Four Great Devil Sects into one, establishing the Eternity Sect. In the grand scheme of things, we seize all the advantages and ascend to immortality, freely enjoying our time? Lu Yang enthusiastically suggested. As the master of the Eternity Sect, it is essential for Lu Yang to have a broad vision, plan carefully, and map out a promising future for the Eternity Sect. Hello, aren''t you just our Rudder Master? Fairy Eternity complained in the Spiritual Space. Well, you can''t put it that way. Fairy, think about it. If you had to choose between me and the Eternity Sect Master, who would you pick as the Master? I''d choose you. Fairy Eternity didn''t hesitate, of course, she would choose someone she recognized as the Master. You see, being the source of faith, you have already marked me as the Master. That proves I am the qualified Master, and the current Master is a fake. Fairy Eternity nodded her head, thinking that Lu Yang made a lot of sense: You''re right, I hereby crown you the Master of the Eternity Sect! Tang Yunsheng was taken aback by Lu Yang''s grand plan. This guy had daring plans: No, no, no. It''s not that exaggerated. Our Eternity Sect isn''t planning that far ahead, and for this operation, we work independently. Lu Yang looked disappointed, the Eternity Sect lacked ambition. Then what are we going to do inside the Seek Dao Sect? Meng Jingzhou asked. Tang Yunsheng pondered for a moment: We don''t know the process of the Seek Dao Sect hosting the Five Elements Sect yet, but I can roughly guess the steps. There must be a welcoming ceremony first, with the common practices being speeches from the sect leaders, program performances, feasting, and drinking Fairy Eternity eagerly noted down, having been troubled about how to plan the reception, now someone was giving her the solution. Good believer, I crown you Vice Master. Vice Master Tang Yunsheng continued: Then it''s the competition. Both sides will send out their elite disciples to compete, determining the rules, range, and prizes. Finally, the closing ceremony. This is our opportunity. After the welcoming ceremony and the competition of the elite disciples, people would feel exhausted and unconsciously lower their guard. That''s the time for those hiding in the dark to strike together, making a fool of the Seek Dao Sect and telling the Righteous Path how formidable our Eternity Sect is, to uphold the prestige of the Immortal Eternity! Lu Yang was shocked: From what I know, the eight elders of the Seek Dao Sect are either in the late stage of Unification or at the peak of Unification. They rarely meet equals at the same Cultivation Level, not to mention there are great powers from Five Elements Sect. How can we still succeed in the attack, is the Master going to take action?! Tang Yunsheng shook his head: The Master, who is in command of everything, will not act. The organizer and executor of this plan are two Vice Masters and five high-ranking officials. They will use the Immortal Treasure, Dream Pillow, to pull everyone into a dream world. By then, we will be in control of the dream world and can manipulate them at will! The Eternity Sect has one Master and three Vice Masters. In fact, Tang Yunsheng heard that the Master was severely injured and healing from it, incapable of dealing with other matters. He did not know about the plot to ambush the Seek Dao Sect, but there was no need to mention such morale-damaging information to these three people. Thinking of this, Tang Yunsheng displayed a chilly smile. In the dream world, it would be up to them whether the Seek Dao Sect and Five Elements Sect would live or die! Even if they can''t harm the elders and those with high Cultivation Levels, it''s more than enough to slaughter a bunch of potential elite disciples! Dream Pillow? Isn''t that the pillow I use for sleeping? Fairy Eternity was surprised. Those believers really admired her; they even kept her belongings. Lu Yang was more surprised than Fairy Eternity: Immortals need to sleep? Fairy Eternity was aggrieved: Why can''t immortals sleep? Anyway, I''ve already reached the peak of my cultivation. I can''t accumulate any more magic power from meditation. Can''t I just enjoy myself? Surprisingly, Lu Yang thought that Fairy Eternity made a lot of sense. Meng Jingzhou asked again: How are the Vice Masters and other high-ranking officials going to enter the Seek Dao Sect? Tang Yunsheng already had a plan in mind: You can give a shout to the person in charge, saying that the barbeque business is too busy during the exchange between the two sects, and you need to hire a few outsiders temporarily. I''ve checked it out; this kind of thing happens often during exchange activities. It is usually agreed upon. The Vice Masters will carry a talisman that can temporarily hide their Cultivation Levels, enough to deceive the Seek Dao Sect! The three of them, including Lu Yang, nodded their heads. The Eternity Sect had thought it through well. At this point, Man Gu thought of a very meticulous problem: Do the Vice Masters know how to grill? Tang Yunsheng was stunned; this was a problem he hadn''t considered, but he couldn''t show it in front of these three. He calmly nodded and said: Correct, you are very thoughtful. However, the Vice Masters have extraordinary abilities. They can do anything from grilling to cooking, washing dishes and plates. There''s no need for you to worry. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The four of them discussed some more details, mostly about what could happen during the exchange meeting. Fairy Eternity kept nodding her head, having a rough idea of how to organize the event. After seeing off Lu Yang and his crew and watching them leave, Tang Yunsheng turned to depart. He ran for two to three hours before arriving at a secret stronghold. Young Tang, back already? How did you explain everything? A young man asked with a smile; he appeared to be young, but he was actually old enough to be Tang Yunsheng''s ancestor. Replying to Vice Master Liu, I''ve already explained everything. It seems that those three are doing quite well in the Seek Dao Sect. They have obtained a lot of useful information, but that one named Man Gu noticed a small oversight. What? Vice Master Liu frowned. They had spent a whole night fleshing out this plan, it should be flawless. Tang Yunsheng said carefully, observing the other''s reaction: Apparently, you and the others don''t know how to grill. Vice Master Liu flew into a rage, emitting a terrifying aura: Nonsense, we hold high positions. You are not suggesting that we should actually grill, are you?! Tang Yunsheng advised: But think about it. Our stronghold in the Seek Dao Sect is a barbeque shop, and we are entering under the guise of helpers. If we don''t know how to grill, we may expose ourselves! Vice Master Liu calmed down, thinking that Tang Yunsheng made some sense. He muttered: Go buy some meat, bamboo skewers, charcoal fire and other barbeque supplies, then hire a grilling master. We''ll learn. Yes. After Tang Yunsheng left, Vice Master Liu let out a cruel cold smile: I heard that the barbeque shop they opened in Yanjiang County is doing great. Hehe, I don''t want to learn, but when I get serious, how hard can barbecuing be? Chapter 158 – 157: How did the Five Elements Sect lose last time?_1 Chapter 158: Chapter 157: How did the Five Elements Sect lose last time?_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Upon returning to the Seek Dao Sect from Tang Yunsheng''s, Eldest Senior Sister didn''t say a word, probably thinking it unnecessary to bother herself with such matters, leaving everything to Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu also didn''t ask too much, thinking that with Eldest Senior Sister backing them up, nothing would go wrong. After returning to the Seek Dao Sect, Fairy Eternity focused on planning the reception process. The Sect Leader''s speech at the welcoming ceremony So troublesome. Lu Yang, can you write it? If you help this fairy write it, this fairy will teach you an immortal method. Fairy Eternity was feeling frustrated and sought the assistance of the reliable Lu Yang. Lu Yang chuckled, I''d consider it if you taught me your entire culinary art. What are you saying, you brat? What''s wrong with this fairy''s cooking! Lu Yang didn''t respond, but simply rolled his eyes, making his stance clear. Fairy Eternity had no choice but to scratch her head and write the speech herself. She finally managed to produce a couple of sentences after half a day: Welcome the Five Elements Sect, everyone feel free to mingle. Lu Yang: Fine, I''ll help you write it. Really? Fairy Eternity, hearing Lu Yang''s promise to help her, was overjoyed. She handed over the responsibility of writing the speech to Lu Yang, focusing her attention on the reception menu. Lu Yang had no choice but to help, otherwise, he would be the one to lose face. This is the first time this fairy is organizing a large-scale event, it has to be grand. To express my seriousness about this event, I will personally cook! Fairy Eternity was brimming with excitement, wanting to show the world that the culinary skills of her, Yellow Bean, were on par with a Spirit Chef at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! Lu Yang simply wished that she wouldn''t be on par with a poison cultivator at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Fairy Eternity also devised a plan to deal with the Eternity Sect. As followers of this fairy, it is one thing for them not to help me, but they dare to cause trouble. They won'' t escape! The two were busy all day and finally drafted the event plan, inviting Eldest Senior Sister to review it. After Eldest Senior Sister had reviewed it, she didn''t offer any opinions, only commenting that it was acceptable: From today onwards, you are the Acting Sect Master of Seek Dao Sect. I have already informed the eight elders. They have said that they will cooperate with Lu Yang. The elders were unknown to the existence of Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang convened a meeting with the eight elders to discuss the process of the welcoming ceremony. Am I the Sect Leader or is she the Sect Leader? Lu Yang felt he was doing a fair amount of work What''s there to be discontented about? Without this fairy, could you have exchanged for a one-day experience as the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect? This is the good fortune, no, fairy fortune that this fairy has generously bestowed upon you! Fairy Eternity felt that Lu Yang was being ungrateful. In the ancient times, everyone wanted to be the leader. The Yingtian Immortal and the others each controlled at least tens of thousands of Life Stars, not including mining stars, gravity stars, death stars, and other stars with various uses! In order to occupy more stars, they fought fiercely, which I had to mediate several times! Then how many Life Stars do you control? One. Why do you have so few? I''m not good at managing people. If it wasn''t for Yingtian Immortal and the others saying that an immortal cannot be without a territory, as it would be too embarrassing to say out loud, who forcefully gave me one, I would reluctantly take one. After they gave it to me, I found a cultivator with good management skills, let him manage that star, and occasionally go to the mortal world to see how it is managed. Then what were you doing after you became immortal? Shopping, visiting, cooking, and sleeping. Are you a human or a fish spirit? Fairy Eternity was displeased: Have you ever seen such a beautiful fish spirit! Now I have. I also often secretly followed the four of them, observing their movements and activities. Lu Yang thought to himself that it finally felt like something out of the ancient times. Was it to ambush them and reduce the number of immortals? What''s the plan? To avoid meeting them directly, for example, when I attend auctions, someone who drops their name irresponsibly, proclaiming they''re the son of a certain clan leader, bragging about competing with them being discrediting to their clan, that''s when I step up and reveal my Immortal identity, scaring them into shaking like a leaf. Or it could be a conflict between two clans, I step up as the mediator. But both sides don''t recognize me, dismissively say ''Who do you think you are?''. Then, I unleash my Immortal aura, it has a great effect, and both sides invite me to their clans as a guest. Or it could be someone who offends me, I slap them away. They bring their strong support, the support brings armies to encircle me. Then their ancestors recognize my identity, exclaim ''Yo..You are Fairy Eternity'' and immediately kneel down to ask for my forgiveness. From my experience, the effect is best when I am the only Immortal present. Lu Yang''s eye twitched. Life after becoming an Immortal seemed quite vibrant for a fairy. She could hardly be called an idler. While the two were in conversation, eight elders began to come in one after another. Lu Yang paid special attention to the Eighth Elder the first time he saw him. We pay respect to Acting Sect Master. The eight elders bowed and said. Come, let me chair the meeting! Fairy Eternity nudged Lu Yang to the side and took over. Her term as Sect Leader just to get a kick out of it now! My beloved subjects, you may rise. Lu Yang held his face, feeling regretful over shouting Fairy Eternity''s real name. Initially, he thought Fairy Eternity was his golden ticket. Now he realized her main functions were to divulge some ancient shameful histories and embarrass him. The eight elders were somewhat uncomfortable with Lu Yang''s state. But considering Lu Yang was Daoist Buyu''s disciple, it explained everything. Acting Sect Master, let me pour you some water. A cold and familiar voice came from behind Lu Yang frightened Fairy Eternity into breaking into a cold sweat. The Eldest Senior Sister held the teapot, pouring water for Fairy Eternity. Her posture was impeccable, which made people sigh at Yun Zhi''s perfection in everything she does. As Yun Zhi leaned to pour the water, she coldly glanced at Fairy Eternity who hastily nodded showing that she will behave well without causing any mischief. The two communicated without the need for spiritual sense, all through just eye contact. With Fairy Eternity behaving, she cleared her throat, saying, You all should know that people from the Five Elements Sect will be visiting our Seek Dao Sect the day after tomorrow. The reason for calling this meeting is to discuss this issue. What are your thoughts? The Grand Elder was calmest, Those coming do not mean well. Why do you say so? The Five Elements Sect has already visited us once and according to the usual rules, we should be visiting them back this time. Their breach in rules, and coming at us again only implies one thing, they are trying to redeem themselves by defeating us on their ''away game''! Fairy Eternity had not anticipated such a rationale, So according to the elders, what should we do? Second Elder mimicked slitting his throat, Intercept them on the road, put a bag over their heads, give them a beatdown, and send them packing! Trust me, I have experience, I handle things cleanly. There won''t be even a trace left behind. The other elders nodded, agreeing with the Second Elder''s proposal. I''ve held grudges against Five Elements Sect for some time. After losing to us last time, they claimed that our Seek Dao Sect doesn''t belong among the Five Elements. What nerve! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let''s get at them, let them know the power of our Seek Dao Sect! Ever since Old Qiu took over as Sect Leader, he''s been different. I think he''s forgotten about his youthful times when he provoked those under our Dao Sect. Fairy Eternity was curious, How did the Five Elements Sect lose last time? Eighth Elder said, Oh, it''s simple. The last time they came over, they suggested a competition among disciples, where the elders were not allowed to lend a hand, with their best disciple squaring up against ours. Then what happened? Then, Xiao Yun took action. Fairy Eternity turned her head sharply, looking at the expressionless Eldest Senior Sister. She''d almost forgotten that she was considered a ''disciple'' too. The Grand Elder sighed, Probably Xiao Yun was too strong, making Old Qiu forget that she isn''t part of our generation but rather Old Nine''s disciple. Chapter 159 – 158: The Golden Finger of Fairy Eternity_1 Chapter 159: Chapter 158: The Golden Finger of Fairy Eternity_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Fairy Eternity feels that the Five Elements Sect''s loss was unjust as she knows Yun Zhi''s caliber very well. Once her power is fully restored, Yun Zhi is eligible to be her contender, and perhaps they might even score a tie, with both victory and defeat being plausible. If Yun Zhi were sent to face the Five Elements Sect, wouldn''t he have dominated utterly? It would be a wonder if the Five Elements Sect accepted such defeat. Lu Yang thought to himself, with both Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong as worthy contenders, given your powers, how did you die in the first place? Fairy Eternity, engrossed in the feeling of becoming a Sect Leader, didn t notice Lu Yang''s expression in her spiritual space. Taking up the responsibility to soothe everyone''s emotions, she speculated: Since all Five Great Immortal Sects are considered as close as limbs, I think there''s no need for us to treat the Five Elements Sect this way. Second Elder scoffed, Indeed, we are the hand, and the Five Elements Sect is the foot. The hand and foot do not intersect, so how can there be sentiments? Discreetly, Fairy Eternity asked the Sixth Elder Feng Ya, Does the Second Elder have a grudge against the Five Elements Sect? Given that the Sixth Elder was attending as an illusion, there were no issues with communicating through thoughts. After some deliberation, the Sixth Elder found it inappropriate to hide the truth from the acting Sect Leader. When the Second Brother was young, he fell in love with a woman named Shangguan Yu. Although he confessed his feelings, Shangguan Yu turned him down directly. Second Brother happened to discover that Shangguan Yu and Qiu Jin an were sharing intimate conversations, as if they were planning to get married. Qiu Jin''an is now the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect. Since then, the Second Elder held a grudge against the Five Elements Sect. Fairy Eternity furrowed her brow, realizing that such matters were indeed difficult to handle. She cleared her throat and said, After all, we are the hosts and the Five Elements Sect our guests. The essential courtesies and process for treating the Five Elements Sect must be maintained. I have devised a simple event program, which requires the cooperation of all the elders. The welcoming ceremony will be held at the Martial Arts Plaza. It''s big enough to hold the crowd and is near our mountain peaks. The central region of the Seek Dao Sect comprises nine mountain peaks, with one for the Sect Leader and eight for the Elders. Arranged like a lotus flower, the heart of the circle is the most lively area with taverns, bookshops, fashion outlets, and other large stores for disciples to relax. There are also trial sites, like the puppet field, for disciples to train their physical skills. But the largest among them is the Martial Arts Plaza. The Martial Arts Plaza most commonly serves as a place for disciples to compete. The entire stage is sturdily crafted and intricate, making it resistant to devastation. Ensconced in an array method, even severe collisions won''t damage it. Even if it''s managed to get damaged, it can automatically repair itself. The array method also ensures that the disciples'' combat won''t affect bystanders. Fourth Elder, you''ve always been meticulous and have a certain understanding of array methods. Could you check the array method of the Martial Arts Plaza for any loopholes or vacant areas, and to make sure it can withstand continuous high-intensity collisions? Sure. Once the two sides have finished their speeches, it should be noon. It''s a perfect time to strengthen bonds over a meal. As it happens, I recently got a hold of an immortal''s scroll. It contains unique recipes which I plan to demonstrate in public during the visit of the Five Elements Sect. Fairy Eternity immediately volunteered to take care of the cooking. The competition part follows next. The preliminary plan is to categorize it into four sections, namely the Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Divinity Transformation Stage. The categories proposed by Fairy Eternity seem fair and will prevent an overpowering contestant like Yun Zhi from dominating the event. Grand Elder, with the Five Elements Sect''s visit, there''s expected to be a surge in customers to the tavern and other places which may lead to a hike in prices. At that time, please make sure to deploy patrols to prevent such incidents. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There will also be disciples who enjoy gambling and they would most likely seize this opportunity to run underground casinos. Grand Elder, please take note of this and take appropriate actions, including closing these casinos or imposing strict penalties if necessary. Third Elder, there might be conflicts due to the large number of people moving around during the exchange event. It''d be great if you could assign some disciples to maintain order at the venue. Fifth Elder, could you refine the four-sided displays that can broadcast the competitions held at the Martial Arts Plaza live, so everyone can watch? All the Elders agreed with Fairy Eternity''s well-thought-out and careful arrangements. Fairy Eternity proceeded with her mission systematically, which was thanks to her whole night of hard work-primarily in persuading Lu Yang to lend a helping hand. With no other choice, Lu Yang became the temporary supporting brain for the Acting Sect Leader, providing strategic guidance. Lu Yang, being the magical trump card of Yellow Bean, is always available to help during crucial times. Fairy Eternity continued assigning tasks: Seventh Elder, you should refine some more elixirs, mainly those that can save lives, heal wounds, and neutralize poison. The Seventh Elder hesitated for a moment and then agreed, Sure, but the disciples usually have control over their power and won''t seriously harm each other during friendly sparring. So, this kind of elixir might not come in handy. Fairy Eternity thought for a moment, and then asked Lu Yang in her spiritual space, Why do you want him to refine these elixirs? Fear of food poisoning. Upon hearing this, Fairy Eternity exclaimed, suddenly realized what she just said, and then plunged into silence. After coming to her senses in the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity glared at Lu Yang. Lu Yang could only respond by shrugging his shoulders innocently. Once the exchange with the disciples is over, according to the plan, the Eternity Sect will launch a sneak attack on us, Fairy Eternity finally stated. The Elders all blanked out for a moment. What did she mean by ''according to the plan, the Eternity Sect will attack''? Who made this plan? Fairy Eternity seriously said, We have a deep mole planted in the Eternity Sect that holds a high position and has access to some of their plans. Lu Yang sneered to himself, as the mole had developed deep roots indeed. According to reliable information, this time the Eternity Sect will dispatch two Deputy Masters and five top-notch elites. The Deputy Masters of the Eternity Sect are at the Unification level. However, without immortal treasures, they wouldn''t be capable of causing a ruckus in the Seek Dao Sect. The Unification level of the Seek Dao Sect naturally isn''t restricted to the Sect Leader and eight Elders. ''Nine sons of the Seek Dao Sect'' refers to the nine most outstanding figures among their generation, it doesn''t mean that there were only nine in that generation. Rest of them might be out executing tasks, guarding treasures somewhere within the Seek Dao Sect, or are semi-retired, revealing themselves only on rare occasions. At that time, I will arrange for someone to monitor the Eternity Sect. If anyone yells ''Attack'', we all act together, capture the people from the Eternity Sect, and don''t be too hard on them-we want to capture them alive as much as possible, Fairy Eternity concluded. After the meeting ended, the Elders began to act according to the tasks assigned to them. Lu Yang brought the event plan and left the Seek Dao Sect, once again finding Tang Yunsheng. Inspector Tang, I''ve brought the event plan of the Seek Dao Sect. All the information enclosed here is publicly available and won''t be hard to decipher. Tang Yunsheng was elated, but a bit puzzled after reading the event plan. How are the details almost similar to the event plan I imagined? That shows your calculations were accurate! Tang Yunsheng didn''t give it much thought as he took it for a coincidence. Lu Yang continued, I think we should have a signal for when we act. For instance, when the Deputy Master shouts ''Attack'', we all act together and catch the Seek Dao Sect off guard! Tang Yunsheng nodded, agreeing with Lu Yang''s suggestion. Chapter 160 – 159: Finally Found the One Who Sold Fake Questions_1 Chapter 160: Chapter 159: Finally Found the One Who Sold Fake Questions_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Upon returning to the Seek Dao Sect, Fairy Eternity takes control of Lu Yang''s body and starts handling sect affairs. There are various things that need to be handled daily in the Seek Dao Sect, but due to the fact that matters related to Five Elements Sect''s visit were so important, they were made a priority. Now that those tasks have been delegated, it''s time to address regular issues. Fairy Eternity, sitting in the position of Sect Leader, delights in her role: Let''s see what needs my decision today. The Great Xia dynasty strongly condemns the Seek Dao Sect''s habit of randomly building graves. The Grand Elder of the sect repeatedly built graves in areas outside the sect''s jurisdiction, disrupting the dynasty''s archaeological work. The letter also includes the detailed account of how an old farmer accidently discovered a grave. After the dynasty sent personnel to investigate and deemed the style of the tomb to be from the era of the Great Yu dynasty, built by someone at the Unification stage of cultivation. With the continuation of the archaeological work, the contents of the tomb have refreshed public perception of the Great Yu dynasty''s burial customs. It''s an important finding. After a long period of excavation, the Great Xia finally unearthed the tomb, only to discover the Grand Elder, who was sleeping in the coffin. After all their hard work, it turned out that the tomb was built inappropriately by the Grand Elder, and even done in the style of the Great Yu dynasty era, leaving the Great Xia dynasty nearly livid. The earthworm couple in the medicine garden has split into two segments, considering themselves as four separate individuals now. They don''t wish to stick to their old relationship and want to simultaneously marry. The male side has a main husband and a secondary husband, and the female side has a main wife and a secondary wife. The four of them wish to host a grand wedding in the medicine garden? Hiss Fairly Eternity leans back slightly, is the current generation of earthworms this flamboyant? The ancient generation of earthworms never did such things. Fairy Eternity momentarily puts aside the earthworm''s issue, reading other documents, The Green-eyed Buffalos propose the creation of a pill named ''Power of the Third Elder''. In times of danger, it can be used to summon the Third Elder for assistance. Next one. Joint proposal by sect disciples to restrict the Third Elder''s activities: every mountain has an owner, for the sake of exercising, mountains shouldn''t be moved around. Lu Yang had heard about this: the Third Elder enjoys moving mountains. The issue is, the Third Elder doesn''t remember where the peaks were originally and thus doesn''t restore them after moving. Many disciples had their homes disappear when they returned from missions. Huh, Elixir Cauldron Peak claims to have found a method to communicate over long distances, Fairy Eternity exclaims, holding the document like a treasure. Fairy Eternity hadn''t expected Elixir Cauldron Peak to be so creative. In ancient times, only the Great Power cultivators had ways to communicate, ignoring distance. Has Elixir Cauldron Peak found a way to generalize this method? Elixir Cauldron Peak had explained their plan. First, refine two Acacia Moon Pills. Lu Yang remembered when the ginseng baby briefly introduced the acacia flower; the pill allows two lovers to contact each other regardless of time and space. Then refine two Deadfast Pills. These pills can make two individuals fall in love. As long as both consume a Deadfast Pill and an Acacia Moon Pill, they can establish distant contact. When the communication ends, Elixir Cauldron Peak has initially developed a potion called ''Oblivion Water''. After consuming it, the effects of the Deadfast Pill can be removed. Fairy Eternity: Lu Yang: weirdo. Lu Yang believes there is a reason why the world of refining pills doesn''t acknowledge Elixir Cauldron Peak''s position. With their reckless research methods, it would be a surprise if they had been acknowledged! Fairy Eternity makes a general reply to these issues: Read. What about replying? Lu Yang comments. I just don''t know how to solve them. Fairy Eternity admits with a difficult look. She was never good at solving problems, let alone issues related to the Seek Dao Sect. She has her own way: You see, these issues aren''t urgent. Once the deadline passes in three days, it''ll be Yun Zhi''s turn to face these problems, then it won''t be my concern anymore. Lu Yang finds Fairy Eternity''s words somewhat reasonable, Fairy, did you forget something? What? Eldest Senior Sister has been standing behind us the entire time. Fairy Eternity breaks into cold sweat, only now remembering that Yun Zhi has been present all along, just silently oblivious. She feels a pair of chilly eyes on her, but she doesn''t dare to turn around. Sect Leader, Meng Jingzhou wishes to report something at the door, speaks the owner of the icy gaze suddenly, displaying no signs of emotions. Fairy Eternity jolts, but thinking about her status as Sect Leader, she composed herself and says, Let him in. Meng Jingzhou storms in dragging along the Eighth Elder. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, Lu Yang reverts the control of his body and greets teasingly: Oh, it''s Little Meng. Lu Yang warmly says: Little Meng, don''t be scared. Tell me about any problems or troubles you''re facing. As an elder, it''s my responsibility to assist younger generations. Meng Jingzhou''s eyelid twitches. He thinks to himself, ''Lu Yang, you''re growing guts. Wait till I get my Sect Leader Experience Voucher.'' Meng Jingzhou learned that Lu Yang got his Sect Leader Experience Voucher because he found Daoist Buyu, who had been missing for ten years. If that''s the case, he can seal Daoist Buyu away to prevent him from causing chaos in the outside world. By reducing one major calamity in the Cultivation World, he should be able to earn a considerable amount of contribution points. However, considering the situation at hand, it isn''t the time to compete with Lu Yang. I want to report Eighth Elder. Meng Jingzhou stated his intention righteously. The Eighth Elder defended himself, believing Meng Jingzhou misunderstood him, Worthy nephew, this is all a misunderstanding. I didn''t know it was you. What happened to the Eighth Elder? Lu Yang isn''t very familiar with him. Do you remember when we first met, I mentioned that I bought the real exam questions of the Seek Dao Sect''s trial? Lu Yang nodded. He remembered clearly. At first, in the carriage, Meng Jingzhou didn''t mention that he had the real questions. But later, when Eldest Senior Sister also boarded the carriage, Meng Jingzhou abandoned their friendship, seeking his own doom by revealing he had the real questions. The two of them even discussed how to pass the test in front of the Eldest Senior Sister. Luckily, the Eldest Senior Sister didn''t hold it against them. Later, it was revealed that what Meng Jingzhou had were indeed the real questions, just that they were from 20 years ago. Meng Jingzhou pointed at the Eighth Elder, It was him. He assured me confidently that those were the real questions, deceiving me out of a lot of Spirit Stones! In an instant, the Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou all eyes were on the Eighth Elder. Yun Zhi, knowing the Eighth Elder''s character, had long suspected he was the culprit, but never had any proof. The Eighth Elder nonchalantly answered, Those weren''t just any words. Didn''t I sell you the real exam questions? Do you know how many people wanted to buy the real exam questions from me 20 years ago? I didn''t sell them to anyone! Chapter 161 – 160. Fairy Eternitys Verbal Spell_1 Chapter 161: Chapter 160. Fairy Eternity''s Verbal Spell_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Twenty years old exam questions, aren''t they still exam questions? Youngsters, don''t limit your thinking this way, he said. You''ve never heard that the older something is, the higher its value? When Old Nine and I were tomb raiding, we chose the oldest items. We even found a treasure from the early era of Great Qian, owned by a gigantic monster of Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Yun Zhi was familiar with this story. She had heard from her master that he and the Eighth Elder found an early-era treasure of Great Qian that could hold the water of three rivers and five lakes. The priceless item led to a fight between them. Later, they discovered that the item was the bedpan of a Transcendance Tribulation Stage monster. The Eighth Elder continued, You should ask around, the examination questions for Seek Dao Sect are priceless. I agreed to sell you the real questions and yet you''re still picky. Do you know the risk I took selling you these questions? I did this all for the financial gain of the Seek Dao Sect. The Eighth Elder stated assertively, causing Lu Yang to nodd repeatedly. The Eighth Elder''s words make sense; therefore, I guess your decline should get delayed by twenty years. The Eighth Elder was agitated, That simply cannot be. The Eighth Elder, don''t be in a rush. I am not denying your benefits, just delaying it by twenty years. Is that not still a decline? Or are you suggesting that the Eighth Elder feels the sect is in trouble and is voluntarily giving up his decline? If the Eighth Elder''s thinkings are so noble, I would proudly publicize your commendations and encourage everyone to learn from the Eighth Elder''s spirit. At this point, Yun Zhi spoke up, Eighth Elder, considering your friendship with my Master, as long as you return the Spirit Stones you deceived Meng Jingzhou of, this issue can be resolved. With no choice, the Eighth Elder reluctantly gave back the Spirit Stones. Meng Jingzhou was overjoyed at regaining his Spirit Stones, however Yun Zhi then said, Meng Jingzhou, you''re also at fault for purchasing the exam questions. As long as you submit the money used to purchase the questions to the sect, this issue can be closed. Meng Jingzhou was shocked, he thought that Eldest Senior Sister was on his side. Helpless, Meng Jingzhou submitted the Spirit Stones, which were still warm, to the sect. Wait, wait, what about Lu Yang? The boy even discussed with me on the carriage how to handle the examination. This is proof of his sinister intentions! Meng Jingzhou intended to drag Lu Yang down with him. Lu Yang sneered, You can report me to the Sect Leader! Considering the Leader is absent, you can report to the Acting Sect Leader. I believe the Acting Sect Leader is a just person who wouldn''t favor anyone. Damn it Meng Jingzhou glared at Lu Yang, thinking to himself that he would deal with him once he became the Sect Leader. After the Eighth Elder and Meng Jingzhou left, Fairy Eternity regained control of Lu Yang''s body. Fairy Eternity looked at the matters that needed to be handled and felt that being a Sect Leader was difficult. How do the Heavenly Immortal individuals handle such issues with the same level of ability as me? How do they control those planets? Yun Zhi sighed lightly and advised, As you can assign tasks to the Elders, the Sect Leader also has the right to command disciples. You can assign the reviewing tasks to experienced disciples. Oh, right. Fairy Eternity realized this and assigned Lu Yang to handle these tasks. Lu Yang took a deep breath. No matter how you think about it, isn''t Eldest Senior Sister subtly suggesting that she should handle these matters? After a series of events, the reliable Eldest Senior Sister ended up dealing with the chaotic tasks. Lu Yang sometimes felt the Seek Dao Sect was lucky to have an Eldest Senior Sister, otherwise it would collapse sooner or later. I wonder how the outside world evaluates the Seek Dao Sect. Fairy Eternity''s hands were behind her back as she looked at the martial arts field that was under maintenance and nodded frequently, looking just like a leader inspecting a local area. Near the martial arts field, there were many small arenas for the disciples to compete in. The Seek Dao Sect had a strong focus on actual combat training to prevent disciples from being bullied when they went out. Lu Yang found the thoughts of the Sect''s higher-ups too extravagant. At this point, two Golden Core Stage brothers were fighting in the arena. Their Golden Cores were full and radiant, showing they had reached the peak of Golden Core Stage. Lu Yang recognized these two people. The Golden Core Stage brother was named Luo Hai. He refined the White Day Ocean Pill, a top-tier Golden Core. He used water element magic skills exceptionally and had killed several Nascent Soul Stage Demon Path cultivators. In the talent-filled Seek Dao Sect, he was noticeable. The Golden Core Stage sister was named Yi Jing, from the influential Yi Family of the Imperial City. Although not as renowned as Meng Jingzhou''s family, they were famous in the Central Continent. Sister Yi Jing was remarkably experienced. She compared the Yi family''s ancestral skills with various skills in the Scripture Pavilion and revised her skills to better suit her. These two were no ordinary people; their fight attracted many spectators, hoping to learn and help their future cultivation. Fairy Eternity strutted over, attracting some attention. To outsiders, Lu Yang was the first disciple to redeem the Sect Leader Coupon, which was very inspiring. More people focused on the fighting pair on stage and didn''t notice Fairy Eternity''s arrival. Watch me demonstrate what it means to fight beyond your level! Fairy Eternity said to Lu Yang, leading him to have an ill feeling. Wait, what are you doing Before Lu Yang could complete his sentence, Fairy Eternity took control of Lu Yang''s body and leaped onto the arena. The two in the arena were curious about Fairy Eternity''s intentions and wondered what their newly appointed acting Sect Leader was up to. I challenge both of you. Luo Hai and Yi Jing paused momentarily, followed by surprise. An uproar ensued from below the arena. Lu Yang was only at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, how could he challenge two peak Golden Core fighters? However, since Lu Yang wanted to challenge, Luo Hai and Yi Jing wouldn''t refuse. The two stood opposite Fairy Eternity, Junior Brother, you go first. Fairy Eternity wore a faint smile, In the name of the Acting Sect Leader, I command you to jump off the stage. Lu Yang: Luo Hai: Yi Jing: A group of brothers and sisters below: Is this how you use the powers of an Acting Sect Leader? They had to comply with the Acting Sect Leader''s words. The two didn''t hesitate and jumped off the stage, forfeiting the match. Fairy Eternity''s actions piqued the interest of many brothers and sisters. Senior Brother Ma, go and see. I heard that Junior Brother Lu Yang has refined the Verbal Spell and defeated several Golden Core disciples. He also claimed that he intends to challenge the Nascent Soul Stage. Really? Senior Brother Ma revealed an interested expression. Ma Tianyang, at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, was a member of the Refining Mountain and was good at using fire and forging weapons. Once during a fight with a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator, he fought while refining; he used continuous Spirit Treasures to defeat the Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator. Let''s go and see. The disciple who instigated Ma Tianyang wore a successful smile. As soon as Ma Tianyang approached the arena, he heard Fairy Eternity declaring loudly, Hahaha, I''m already invincible in the Golden Core Stage. Come on, a Nascent Soul stage. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as Ma Tianyang heard these words, he jumped onto the stage and then witnessed Fairy Eternity''s Verbal Spell. On this day, Fairy Eternity fought stick classes above hers. With a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level, she defeated Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators. Her fame exploded. On this day, Lu Yang wished he could bury himself in the ground. Chapter 162 – 161: Visit from the Five Elements Sect_1 Chapter 162: Chapter 161: Visit from the Five Elements Sect_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M The flying boat of the Land Money Trade Association weaved through the clouds. The passengers basked in the sun on its deck, savoring the moment of tranquility. Suddenly, a massive shadow cast over them. Surprised, they looked up, only to find an extraordinarily large flying boat looming above. Their own flying boat was already considered massive, but in comparison to this one, it looked like an infant. The boat was adorned with multicolored gems of dazzling brilliance, clearly no ordinary gems. Whose flying boat is this? The people whispered amongst themselves. One observant person pointed out, Look at its emblem. It''s the Five Elements Sect''s flying boat! The Five Elements Sect? People had only heard of the name, Five Elements Sect, and seldom saw them traveling, especially in such grandeur. Could it be that an extraordinary demon has emerged, and the old veterans of the Five Elements Sect are summoned to eradicate it? In the Cultivation World, the reputation of the Five Elements Sect surpasses that of the Seek Dao Sect by more than a notch. Look at the direction it''s heading. It''s heading towards the Seek Dao Sect? So, is it going to remove the demon, or is it visiting the Seek Dao Sect? Our purpose for this journey is to annihilate the monsters of the Seek Dao Sect and make them aware of the strength of our Five Elements Sect! On the Five Elements Sect''s flying boat, Sect Leader Qiu Jin''an encouraged everyone, Last time, it was my mistake. I forgot that Yun Zhi was Daoist Buyu''s apprentice, eligible to compete, so our Five Elements Sect lost a minor fight! But this time, it''s different. I learned that little Daoist Buyu has gone missing, and Yun Zhi has officially become the Acting Sect Master, and can be considered as my peer. He will no longer participate in the trials meant for apprentices! This is an opportunity! Without Yun Zhi''s threat, the Seek Dao Sect is of no concern! Our diligent cultivation was for today''s victory, for the honor of the Five Elements Sect! Qiu Jin''an was determined that no matter what happened, he must redeem the Sect''s honor. To flaunt before the Seek Dao Sect, he even brought out the most luxurious flying boat of the Sect. Onboard, each gifted apprentice, carefully selected by the Five Elements Sect, listened to Qiu Jin''an''s inspiring speech. Fires of battle ignited in their eyes. They were all skilled in their special ways and had unique understandings of the Five Elements magic. Their rivals were few and far between. They had always been advised by their elders to avoid interactions with Seek Dao Sect members during missions. The people of Seek Dao Sect were notoriously challenging and didn''t follow conventional rules. Every youth has a rebellious streak, and finally, they got an opportunity to confront the Seek Dao Sect. They vowed to shine brightly and let the Seek Dao Sect acknowledge what real talent was. A few of them had participated in a previous exchange event, but only Yun Zhi demonstrated his capabilities then, not reflecting the entire strength of the Seek Dao Sect. They knew very little about the Seek Dao Sect and saw this as an opportunity to display their talents. A bright-eyed young girl, filled with determination, looked at Qiu Jin''an and firmly exclaimed, For the honor of the Five Elements Sect! Her words were like a stone thrown into a tranquil lake, creating ripple after ripple, evoking a response from the Five Elements Sect''s disciples. For the honor of the Five Elements Sect! For the honor of the Five Elements Sect! Qiu Jin''an looked at the girl, his expression drastically changing, How did you get here? Your name was not on the visitor list! The girl pretended to be affronted, Why can''t I come? It''s such a rare opportunity to visit the Seek Dao Sect, and you didn''t even include me in such a fun event! You should describe visiting the Seek Dao Sect as dangerous, not fun! Qiu Jin''an corrected her interpretation. Some of the younger disciples didn''t recognize the girl and prospectively asked their senior brothers, Who is she? All we know is that her name is Shangguan Yu, her identity is unclear. She has been around Sect Leader Qiu before I joined the Five Elements Sect. There are rumors that she was favored by the previous Sect Leader and is his illegitimate daughter. As Qiu Jin''an''s half-sister, he seems to turn a blind eye to her actions. They were already close to the Seek Dao Sect. Qiu Jin''an could hardly send Shangguan Yu back. Moreover, she would most likely not listen to him. Rather than losing face publicly, he decided to back down. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As they spoke, the flying boat reached the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect and docked nearby. In front of the Seek Dao Sect, Acting Sect Master Fairy Eternity and eight Elders had already prepared banners to welcome the Five Elements Sect''s visit. Qiu Jin''an led his team off the boat, the corner of his lips curling into a mysterious smile. He observed the activities of the Seek Dao Sect. They must have never seen such a luxurious flying boat before. The Grand Elder approached Qiu Jin''an, intending to shake his hand. Just as Qiu Jin''an was about to respond, the Grand Elder demanded, Docking fee. The Grand Elder was not extending his hand for a handshake, but to collect a fee. When a visit between the Five Great Immortal Sects occurs, the leader typically conjures smoky clouds or celestial clouds to transport them. These creations dissipate upon reaching their destination, making things quite convenient. Rarely does anyone, like Qiu Jin''an, travel via a flying boat. For such a large flying boat to dock at the Seek Dao Sect, a fee was definitely required. After all, this was not a free parking or docking area. Qiu Jin''an argued, I am visiting on behalf of the Five Elements Sect. The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, agreeing that Qiu Jin''an had a point, Then we can give a 20% discount. Qiu Jin''an took a deep breath, deciding that he would not quarrel with these lunatics from the Seek Dao Sect. Because of the substantial size of Qiu Jin''an''s flying boat, the docking fee was dozens of times more than that for an ordinary boat. It pained Qiu Jin''an greatly to pay such an amount. But thinking of the imminent victory against the Seek Dao Sect, he let go of such minor details. Soon, Qiu Jin''an saw the members of the Seek Dao Sect and the banner they had put up. They had put significant effort into welcoming the Five Elements Sect. The banner was personally written by an immortal; there couldn''t possibly be another like it in the world. Although Yellow Bean seemed rather unconventional, the calligraphy on the banner was stunning, full of vitality and energy. The banner carried a simple message: Welcome, Five Elements Sect. However, the characters were not in the modern script. Qiu Jin''an squinted, recognizing the ancient text. Was the Seek Dao Sect flaunting their cultural heritage? Laughable! Were they not aware that I once obsessed over the ancient era and have considerable knowledge of its culture? Qiu Jin''an chuckled as he recited a string of awkward and difficult-to- understand words. This was the language of the ancient era, something very few people understood. Although traces of the ancient script can still be found, its pronunciations are nearly impossible to understand. Text can be passed down through generations, but their pronunciations cannot. The sounds he had accidentally discovered from a ruin were based on the placement of objects and text that had been passed down, arguably a site where the ancients worshipped celestial beings and deities who enjoyed the process. The sound was broad and ancient. It was, presumably, an acknowledgment from a celestial being to the priests after enjoying the worship. Qiu Jin''an thought it was highly appropriate for the current situation. This could also explain why the sound had been preservedit was the voice of a celestial being. Lu Yang quietly asked Fairy Eternity, What did Sect Leader Qiu say? Fairy Eternity looked a bit blank and said, His accent is too heavy. I could not fully understand, but I think he said ''Oh great Immortal, please accept the humble offerings of your servants.'' Does this mean he has recognized my true identity? Fairy Eternity was slightly gladfinally someone was aware of her true identity as a celestial being, and their attitude was very humble, much better than Yun Zhi and Lu Yang. She was considering making him the Vice Master of the Eternity Sect. Qiu Jin''an noted their bewildered expressions, and satisfied, he nodded to himself, ''You all can''t understand what I''m saying, can you?'' Chapter 164 – 163: Your Seek Dao Sect is Bullying Too Much!_1 Chapter 164: Chapter 163: Your Seek Dao Sect is Bullying Too Much!_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M After Yun Zhi became the Acting Sect Master, she followed tradition by visiting the Four Great Immortal Sects and brought a special gift C she told everyone that Daoist Buyu had gone into seclusion, and that she was now in charge of the Seek Dao Sect. When the Four Great Immortal Sects heard this news, they were overjoyed, knowing they wouldn''t have to deal with the mad Daoist any longer. Moreover, with Yun Zhi as the Acting Sect Master, it implied that she would not participate in the disciples'' activities. The Five Great Immortal Sects held non-scheduled activities for their disciples, allowing them to explore the Relic Blessed Cave. However, since Yun zhi''s grand appearance, these activities had become pointless, causing great embarrassment for the other Four Great Immortal Sects C it seemed more worthwhile to simply give the rewards directly to Yun Zhi, and in turn, save time. Upon seeing the captivating Shangguan Yu, the Second Elder''s eyes were fixated on her. Even though Shangguan Yu had once rejected him, he still couldn''t forget the pure and beautiful Shangguan Yu. Noticing the Second Elder staring intently at Shangguan Yu, Qiu Jin''an stepped in between, blocking the elder''s view with a grim expression: When will the competition start? The Grand Elder responded: According to the plan, we will start with the opening ceremony, followed by a meal, and then the competition. Surprisingly organized, Qiu Jin''an thought, Yun Zhi''s arrangement was far better than that chaotic Daoist Buyu''s. During his last visit to the Seek Dao Sect, Daoist Buyu had greeted him with a hug around the neck, suggesting, ''Brother, let''s go, I''ll take you to the brothel, my treat.'' Qiu Jin''an immediately shoved Daoist Buyu aside. This wasn''t something to be said outright! Shangguan Yu was watching him! Hmm? Where''s the young man who understands ancient civilization? Qiu Jin''an wanted to discuss some ancient secrets with Lu Yang, such as how the last Great Power, who had completed Verbal Spell, died, or whether the Ymgtian Immortal was born on a particularly splendid day, hence his name The Grand Elder explained: He''s off to cook. Oh. Qiu Jin''an didn''t think much of it. On the podium, the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect and the Five Elements Sect stood together, listening to the speeches of the higher-ups. Soon, they all fell asleep. Grand Elder read from a script prepared by Lu Yang: In order to implement the policy of the Five Great Immortal Sects joining hands, to promote friendly exchanges between the Seek Dao Sect and the Five Elements Sect, to deeply understand the bond between the Five Great Immortal Sects, to lay a solid foundation, to achieve win-win results, I would like to discuss five points revolving around the theme of this exchange. First, implementing the policy of the Five Great Immortal Sects joining hands is required by history and present day. With the coming of the Great Era, ancient cultivators are coming back to life. Faced with the grave situation and unpredictable challenges in the Central Continent, the Five Great Immortal Sects should, and must, unite Qiu Jin''an was then taken aback, he had expected some differences from the previous speech, but these differences still surprised him. The previous time, Daoist Buyu had only said two sentences: Welcome Five Elements Sect, feel free to interact. When it was Qiu Jin''an''s turn to speak, he cleared his throat and announced: In this sunny season when all things are reviving, the Five Elements Sect is honored to visit the Seek Dao Sect. Witnessing the most advanced thoughts and theories in the Cultivation World, we have gained a lot of insight After the two rounds of speeches, scattered applause echoed from below the stage. As the Eighth Elder said, it was as never-ending as incessant urination. On stage, the leaders of both sides shook hands. Sect Leader Qiu, please give us your guidance in this exchange activity. Grand Elder, you''re too kind. We ask for your leniency from the Seek Dao Sect. Both Grand Elder and Qiu Jin''an wore kind smiles on their faces, completely hiding their spiritual sense conversation from others. Qiu Jin''an, return to your Five Elements Sect. We of Seek Dao Sect don''t welcome you. Look at your hypocritical appearance. Have you forgotten how we, the nine sons of Seek Dao Sect, beat you up? Nine of you against me alone, your Seek Dao Sect has no dignity. You think I''m eager to come to your Sect? A gathering of monsters and fiends, just wait and see me exorcise you demons, and spread the news of my victory throughout the Cultivation World! In reality, they were smiling sincerely at each other. Sect Leader Qiu, shall we go for a meal? Haha, I ve heard that the food at Seek Dao Sect is second to none, and today I should feast my eyes. As the group walked to the dining hall, Qiu Jin''an saw disciples using fried dough sticks to hammer nails, sparking a dazzling display of sparks. He saw disciples toss flatbreads into the air, which instantly enlarged, blocking out the sun. He saw disciples making egg soup, in a silver pot that became pitch black in an instant and gradually melted away the contents into a drop of green liquid. In some way, his eyes were certainly opened. Is Seek Dao Sect going to make me eat this stuff? Qiu Jin''an was nervous, feeling that he didn''t deserve this punishment. Eventually, the group arrived at an extremely luxurious restaurant, filled with mouthwatering smells. The dishes before Qiu Jin''an were full of color, aroma, and taste. It looks like I wrongly blamed the Seek Dao Sect. Qiu Jin''an breathed a sigh of relief. Fairy Eternity, wearing a white apron and a high hat, looked quite professional. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She introduced the dishes one by one: Stewed tofu. Prepared from the top-notch spine meat of an Ice Zone Elephant, the tofu is made from the morning dew condensed on the medicinal herbs from our garden. I combined the two ingredients using an ancient secret method and achieved an astonishing effect. Fairy Eternity wanted to see the customer''s reactions: Would you like a taste? Qiu Jin''an lifted the lid from the plate, and a golden light shot skyward, almost blinding him. Simultaneously, the sounds of celestial music filled his ears. Qiu Jin an turned his head and saw a group of people playing music nearby. What is this all about? It''s a performance, to create some ambience, Fairy Eternity explained. Without giving it another thought, Qiu Jin''an picked up the chopsticks, snagged a piece of tofu, and was just about to put it in his mouth when he saw smoke sizzle from where chopstick and tofu made contact, quickly melting away. With a plop, the tofu fell back onto the plate. Qiu Jin''an blinked his eyes, wondering if he was hallucinating. Fairy Eternity reminded him from the side: You better eat quickly before the stewed tofu burns a hole through the plate and table. Qiu Jin''an suppressed the urge to flip the table and decided to try another dish. He lifted the lid off a small teacup revealing a creamy white fish soup with two strands of green leafy vegetables floating on top, making it look even more delicious. Fairy Eternity explained: Our sect''s Taihu lake has a kind of fish called ''Emerald Water Fish'', a rare species from ancient times. Once out of the water, it must be cooked immediately. If allowed to sit for more than three hours, it will rot. I captured one from the lake at dawn and cooked it with great care, preserving as much freshness and liveliness as possible in the dish. Why don''t you give it a try? Then Qiu Jin''an saw a small green fish swimming in the soup, occasionally leaping out before plunging back in, causing ripples on the surface. A drop of soup even splashed onto his face. Is this fish a bit too lively? Qiu Jin''an once again suppressed the urge to flip the table. Fairy Eternity said: The fish you see isn''t alive. It''s a replica I crafted using the skeleton of the Emerald Water Fish with some ancient technique. Just poke it with your spoon, and it will disintegrate. Qiu Jin an carefully poked the fish with his spoon, and sure enough, it disintegrated into the soup, enhancing the richness of the white soup. It turns out I misunderstood her, Qiu Jin''an thought. He took a small sip and immediately spat it out: It''s so salty! How much salt did you put?! Fairy Eternity thought seriously: About twenty seconds. Qiu Jin an slammed his hands on the table, stood up abruptly, and roared: You Seek Dao Sect have really gone too far! Chapter 165 – 164: Call Out Your Best Disciple, Seek Dao Sect!_i Chapter 165: Chapter 164: Call Out Your Best Disciple, Seek Dao Sect!_i lease reading n novelcool.?M Your Seek Dao Sect is really oppressive! Qiu Jin''an roared, angrily flipping the table over. The food spilled on the floor, sizzling as it corroded the wood. Observers'' eyes twitched at the sight. His public image had always been that of a suave gentleman who could happily converse with common folks and cultivators alike without discrimination, and indeed he was such a person. Qiu Jin''an felt that the Seek Dao Sect was his arch-enemy, easily able to provoke his emotions. In a certain sense, the treatment Qiu Jin''an received from Seek Dao Sect was extremely respectful, comparable to that of the Four Immortals of the Ancients. After all, only the Four Immortals of the Ancients were qualified to taste Yellow Bean''s culinary skills. In his spiritual space, Lu Yang felt a shiver down his spine upon seeing this. It made perfect sense for the Four Immortals of the Ancients not to eat the food you cooked. When Fairy Eternity was cooking, she blocked Lu Yang''s view under pretense of this is an ancient secret, you can''t steal it. At that time Lu Yang had a bad premonition, and now it comes to fruition. This was only the first two dishes. Fairy Eternity had a total of eight dishes, and Lu Yang dared not to imagine what kind of monstrous scene might come next. But that was not the most important point. The key was that everything Fairy Eternity did was under his name. To outsiders, he was the one who cooked! Two days ago and yesterday, he abused the power of the acting sect master and challenged beyond his level wantonly. It has already caused a wave of resentment. And now, a new wave of resentment was coming. What did I do to deserve all this? I chanted Fairy Eternity''s true name and resurrected her. Lu Yang felt that the causality of resurrecting an immortal was as heavy as a mount, he could hardly bear it. There was a reason why the mastermind didn''t want to resurrect Fairy Eternity personally! Seeing Qiu Jin''an''s rage, the Grand Elder and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, communicating with each other through transmitting messages silently. It''s good that our Seek Dao Sect respected the etiquette and let the Five Elements Sect eat first, otherwise it would have been a disaster for us. Little Lu is really considerate. He has no hatred towards the Five Elements Sect, but as soon as he heard that the Five Elements Sect had a conflict with us, he took action immediately, giving Qiu Jin''an a lesson. Good boy! On the side of the Five Elements Sect, they were also lamenting: I used to despise the tradition of respecting etiquette and deemed it obsolete, but now I see that the ancients have their wisdom. Elders should eat first. They let us eat after the elders have finished and confirmed it''s not poisonous. This is the wisdom of the ancients! Our sect leader has set an example of risking his life to test for poison. This spirit is worth learning. We''ve heard from our sect leader before that both the elixirs and poison concocted by the Seek Dao Sect are unparalleled. Today, we''ve seen it. Usually people would poison the food, but this is cooking in poison. While Qiu Jin''an was dining, the second elder showed concern for Shangguan Yu: Fairy Yu, it''s been a long time, you''re still so beautiful. Shangguan Yu looked at the second elder calmly: Little Ba, there''s no chance between us, it''s not suitable, you should really give up. The second elder was somewhat anxious: Is it because I have some shortcomings? I can change! Shangguan Yu just shook her head without saying anything, but moved a little further away from the second elder. We all have been fasting. There''s really no need to eat this meal, it''s all formalities. Why not let the disciples compete against each other directly? Qiu Jin''an didn''t bother with the pleasantries and stated the purpose of this trip. The Grand Elder answered, Indeed, we planned to divide the competition into four stages: Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Spirit Transformation Stage. Qiu Jin''an scoffed, thinking that indeed, the Seek Dao Sect planned to arrange competitions based on cultivation levels, thus avoiding Yun Zhi''s participation. He waved his hand and said, I only have one requirement, let your most outstanding disciple from Seek Dao Sect compete against our most outstanding disciple, a single battle will determine the victory, how about that? The Grand Elder hesitated, afraid the infamous scene of Yun Zhi ruthlessly defeating the Five Elements Sect would be repeated. This isn''t a good idea, everything has been planned. What if you lose terribly? It won''t look good for our reputation. They must not provoke Qiu Jin''an to the point of something disastrous happening, especially not at the Seek Dao Sect. Seeing the Grand Elder''s reaction, Qiu Jin''an''s belief in his decision strengthened. Reputation? Cultivators rely on strength to determine the victor. If one loses, they lose. If one wins, they win. Who cares about the reputation! Qiu Jin''an beckoned, signaling his leading disciple to step forward. This is my oldest disciple, Lin Shaoyou, the most outstanding pupil of our Five Elements Sect. He possesses a single wood spiritual root and has an Initial Fusion Stage Cultivation level. Typically, Wood Elemental cultivators with single spiritual roots are skilled in healing and injury treatment, and not adept at combat, but he''s different! Shaoyou has epitomized the philosophy of our Five Elements Sect, regarding the mutual generation and overcoming of the five elements. He''s able to generate fire from wood, produce earth from fire and nurture metal from earth. He has mastered fire and metal dual-element spells C Six-C Divine Fire and Mad Demon Golden Body. He even combined these two spells into a Forbidden Spell, causing significant damage! Shaoyou has perfectly balanced the continuous sense of the Wood Spiritual Root with potent attack spells. Despite having only an Initial Fusion Stage cultivation level, his actual combat power is much higher. Just a few days ago, he triumphed over an Elder of a First Class Sect who was in the late stage of the Unification. Lin Shaoyou, dressed like a refined scholar, bore a content smile and carried a dignified aura, giving off the impression of effortless capability. Indeed, among his peers, he found almost none that could challenge him. His sights have moved to the previous generation, even the one before that. Is my opponent Dai Bufan or Ji Hongwen? In his opinion, within his generation in the Seek Dao Sect, only these two earned the qualification to compete against him. During his last encounter with Yun Zhi, many of his techniques were not fully unleashed. This time, he was set on displaying his full power, aiming to win honor for his master! That would be me. A voice, serene yet with a hint of indifference, sent a chilling sensation through the air. Yun Zhi, who had been silent since the beginning, stepped forward, causing Qiu Jin''an and his leading disciple''s hearts to skip a beat. Qiu Jin''an gave a forced smirk. Don''t try to scare me. I have done my research. Yun Zhi is the Acting Sect Master and is not allowed to partake in the fight. Your best pupil can either be Dai Bufan or Ji Hongwen! Yun Zhi produced a document, clearly stating that Lu Yang was the Acting Sect Master for three days. She pointed at Lu Yang and announced, Here is the current Acting Sect Master, and I am now just an ordinary disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Fairy Eternity chimed in buoyantly, Exactly, I''m the current Acting Sect Master! You must be joking! How can someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage serve as the Acting Sect Master! Qiu Jin''an furiously retorted. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Grand Elder shook his head. That''s where you''re wrong. The current Sect Master Lu is a genius among geniuses. Despite only being at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he is capable of challenging higher stages and has managed to defeat opponents at the Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Divinity Transformation Stage! Upon hearing this, every gaze in the Five Elements Sect turned towards Fairy Eternity. A cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage defeating someone at the Divinity Transformation Stage, even with external help, would be equivalent to utter fantasy. Even myths wouldn''t dare to spin such a tall tale! The Seek Dao Sect, despite its poor reputation, had never lied. Particularly with matters of such gravity, Qiu Jin''an''s face turned serious. He hadn''t expected such a shocking prodigy to emerge from the Seek Dao Sect. Compared to Lu Yang, any geniuses in history seemed to lose their shine! The Seek Dao Sect was indeed formidable. They had anticipated his move and prepared in advance, arranging for Yun Zhi to fight. Qiu Jin''an started to feel like he''s caught in a dilemma. He had talked a big game. If he didn''t fight, wouldn''t that make him lose face? As Qiu Jin''an was wavering, Lin Shaoyou stepped forward, deeply improving Qiu Jin''an''s impression of him. True to his title as the leading disciple, he had the courage to step forward at this critical moment, facing the pressure exerted by Yun Zhi head-on. Lin Shaoyou took a deep breath, adjusting his breathing and mindset. He stared right at Yun Zhi and declared resolutely, If that''s the case, then I will renounce my role as a disciple of the Five Elements Sect! Chapter 166 – 165 Test of Fairy Eternity_l Chapter 166: Chapter 165 Test of Fairy Eternity_l lease reading n novelcool.?M Lin Shaoyou said earnestly, I think the Seek Dao Sect is a good place to go. The brothers in the Seek Dao Sect get along harmoniously without any barriers, making me aspire to join. I wish to join the Seek Dao Sect! Almost being choked by Lin Shaoyou''s words, Qiu Jin''an nervously pointed at Lin Shaoyou, barely managing to get out a word. Unfilial disciple! Lin Shaoyou turned to Qiu Jin''an and said, Master, didn''t you just say that as a cultivator, one shouldn''t care about face? Get back here! Qiu Jin''an roared furiously. Oh. Lin Shaoyou obediently stood behind Qiu Jin''an, the two exchanging glances. Master, how was my performance? A little overdone, you still need more practice. Qiu Jin''an coughed, gradually calming down: Since Shaoyou doesn''t want to compete, as his elders, we can''t drag him there, right? Lin Shaoyou''s proposal not to contend with Yun Zhi provided Qiu Jin''an with a reasonable explanation, allowing the Seek Dao Sect''s plans to proceed as intended. He now had a legitimate reason and wouldn''t lose face. As the oldest disciple, Lin Shaoyou often had experience taking bullets for his master. This time, Qiu Jin''an planned to sweep through the Seek Dao Sect hierarchy from top to bottom. He brought along disciples from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Divinity Transformation Stage for this trip C they were all the cream of the crop, confident in their invincibility at the same realm. Stay away from her, Ba the Second! Noticed that the second elder was still pestering, Qiu Jin''an grabbed Shangguan Yu''s hand, pulling her over and protecting her. Jin''an, Little Ba means no harm. Qiu Jin''an glared: That''s even more problematic! Without further ado, Qiu Jin''an pulled Shangguan Yu along, arrived at the martial arts arena with his disciples, arranged the order of their appearances, and then returned to the grandstand. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect gathered around the martial arts arena, each of them wearing a smile. They were all here for the spectacle. Lu Yang didn''t expect the Seek Dao Sect to have that many disciples. The tavern inside the Seek Dao Sect spotted a business opportunity and sold viewing spots or peddled fruits and refreshments. It wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say they were making a fortune. In the grandstands, Fairy Eternity and Qiu Jin''an snid side by side, with Yun Zhi, the Grand Elder, Shangguan Yu, Lin Shaoyou and others sitting on both sides. Inside the spiritual space, Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were discussing a matter of life and death. Fairy, have you ever thought about being killed off by elder sister and then revived a few hundred thousand years later? Huh? Why are you so cruel to me?! Fairy Eternity was very surprised; she didn''t think she did anything wrong. Wait, you''re not angry with me because I didn''t teach you the ancient cooking skills, are you? I must tell you, this is something that can''t be taught lightly. We are not in a master-disciple relationship, imparting knowledge is a very serious matter, it can''t be done casually! Lu Yang thought to himself: Fairy, where do you get the nerve to think your cooking skills are good? Is it because the Four Immortals of the Ancients weren''t poisoned to death by you? He pretended to be full of sorrow: Fairy, think about it, since you became the Acting Sect Master, how much hatred have you drawn against me? Even if I were as tough as iron, I couldn''t withstand it all! Lu Yang would guarantee that those Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation Stage senior brothers and sisters, who were challenged by Fairy Eternity, would come to teach him a lesson with their weapons once today passed. Fairy Eternity only then realized that her playful manner had caused Lu Yang a great deal of trouble, but she was reluctant to admit her mistakes: How could it be called attracting hatred? It''s an immortal''s test for you, and once you pass my test, you will get my inheritance. Lu Yang would be interested if it were the inheritance of Yingtian Immortal, but he doubted whether his intelligence would decline after learning Fairy Eternity''s inheritance. This is an immortal''s inheritance, countless people wish to obtain it. What''s in your inheritance? Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity suspiciously. There are many. Be it ''Shrinking Ground Into Inches'' or ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch'' and other space-related skills, you have already learned them. Other than that, I can teach you magic skills related to time! Lu Yang was intrigued, magic skills related to time were the most precious. The Scripture Pavilion of the Seek Dao Sect had very few, Fairy Eternity indeed had some stuff. This magic skill is called ''Playing Dead Technique''. When implemented, it allows you to look like a dead person, inside and out. You can even adjust the time, controlling the rate of decay of the body, ensuring that no one can tell! When facing enemies that you cannot defeat, playing dead will do! Fairy Eternity seemed to be rather experienced, it was unknown how many times she had faked her death. Lu Yang worried that he was being brainwashed by Fairy Eternity; he even found her reliable. Also, the Diving Spell, allows you to freely enter lakes and oceans! Lu Yang''s interest perked up again. Many great powers had fallen, their corpses and relics sinking into lakes and the sea, turning these bodies of water into natural treasures. If he could go down, he might make a fortune. But remember to use the Diving Spell quickly, there is a time limit.'' What time limit? My Diving Spell is very comprehensive. It doesn''t just repel the water around you, but also the water inside your body. If you use the Diving Spell for too long, you might dehydrate to death. Lu Yang: Just let your inheritance gather dust Hey, why are you like this?! Fairy Eternity stomped her foot in frustration. In the outside world, Qiu Jin''an turned his head, interrupting their conversation, and asked Fairy Eternity: Sect Master Lu seems to know a lot about the things of the ancient times, I have some questions, may I ask Sect Master Lu? Qiu Jin''an did not belittle Lu Yang because of his age. Since the other party was the Acting Sect Master, he would treat Lu Yang with the same respect as he would an equal. Fairy Eternity thought that Qiu Jin''an''s attitude was not bad: Sure, but after I answer your questions, you have to tell me where you got the book of Yingtian Immortal from. Lu Yang understood Fairy Eternity''s intentions. A book from the Yingtian Immortal implied that it came from an ancient ruin. She wanted to search there for clues about herself and the Ancients. Alright. Qiu Jin''an agreed. I heard that there was a divine being in ancient times who could survive even without his head, using his own breasts as eyes and belly button as a mouth. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was indeed someone like that. I want to know, did he wear clothes? Qiu Jin''an was very interested in these ancient legends. Fairy Eternity thought about it and said, Normally, he didn''t wear any, going around shirtless. However, this did cause him some troubles. For example, some large tribes are very particular about appearances. Those who are not appropriately dressed are not allowed to enter. He walked around shirtless like a wild man, not allowed to enter. But if he wore clothes, he would look like a bandit, also not allowed to enter. Thus, he was caught between a rock and a hard place. Later, he got smarter and installed a fake head on himself. With clothes on, other people couldn''t recognize him. However, one day, he put his head on backwards. The people around him were frightened, thinking his neck was broken and he turned into a zombie wandering the streets. Chapter 167 – 166 Commentary on the Match_1 Chapter 167: Chapter 166 Commentary on the Match_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M I heard that Yingtian Immortal was named Yingtian because he was borne by the heavens. Is that true? Fairy Eternity waved her hand dismissively: Nah, it''s just bluster. Yingtian Immortal was born into a humble tribe. In ancient times, birthright was highly valued. Even when Yingtian showcased his talent at a young age, there were those who sneered behind his back, saying his birth wasn''t remarkable enough and he was destined to fall from grace. So, Yingtian concocted this story about being born from the heavens. It does sound pretty convincing. When Qilin Immortal heard about Yingtian''s claims, he was outraged. You see, the Kirin is a celestial being, also considered a heavenly son, so he felt threatened by Yingtian. The two of them even fought over this issue. Qilin Immortal accused Yingtian of being born c-section style, stating that his birth was far from smooth and suggesting that the heavens never wanted to give birth to him. Yingtian Immortal shot back at Qilin Immortal calling him an uncouth creature raised without a mother. In a way, Yingtian was speaking the truth. Lu Yang made a weird face, Wait, aren''t immortals supposed to be dignified characters? Why do they sound like local thugs when you talk about them? Their fight was so intense that it ended in a draw. I had to step in and mediate, suggesting that they stop the bickering and join me for a meal instead. Considering my reputation, they took heed and stopped fighting. Seems like their brawl brought them closer, they decided to become sworn brothers after the fight. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qiu Jin''an chose to ignore the self-praising part. He felt that this was nonsense and asked, So, they became sworn brothers? Nope, instead they started arguing over who should be the elder brother and ended up fighting again. Qiu Jin''an: . He had heard long ago that during the ancient times Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal were at odds, frequently engaging in epic battles. The reasons for these battles were varied according to the different accounts, but the dominant view was that there were philosophical differences between the two regarding major issues of the Immortal Dao, originating from abstract theories that undeniably influenced everything. The conflicts were irreconcilable. Historical records noted that the two of them unleashed their full power in their cosmic battles, completely obliterating certain realms where even stars and spiritual energy vanished.'' So they fought over issues like this? It appears to be quite different from the grandeur of the ancient times that I had imagined, doesn''t it? In the stands, the two sect leaders were exchanging ancient knowledge while on the tournament ground, the disciples from both sides had begun their intense face-offs. The first to take the stage was Seek Dao Sect''s contestant- Meng Jingzhou, competing against Five Elements Sect''s contestant- Du Xueyi. This contestant Du Xueyi was no ordinary player. As per the insiders from Five Elements Sect, Du Xueyi possessed the rare Golden Spirit Root, had gone through rigorous training, making him tough as steel. He had also mastered the Rushing Thunder Fist, his fists were indestructible, swift as the wind and fall heavy like rain. Meng Jingzhou was a formidable player too. As per Lu Yang, who preferred to remain anonymous, Meng Jingzhou possessed the rarely seen Single Body Spiritual Root. Despite frequenting brothels, he remained uncorrupted. We have to admire his indomitable spirit. Interestingly, Meng Jingzhou was also a Body Cultivator under the tutelage of the infamous Body Cultivation Great Power Third Elder in the Cultivation World. Let''s see what kind of exciting performance these two athletes can deliver today, let''s wait and see. The two contestants were already positioned on the stage, staring at each other intently, one arrogant, the other lascivious. Contestant Du Xueyi seemed a bit uncomfortable with the lascivious gaze of his opponent, putting him on the back foot. From the very first round, Meng Jingzhou took the lead with his shameless gusto! The match is about to begin and Meng Jingzhou is approaching the referee. What is he up to? He has pulled out a premium Spirit Stone. He''s actually brazenly bribing the referee right in public view! The referee declines Meng Jingzhou''s bribe and issues him a yellow card as a warning! Meng Jingzhou seems to have misunderstood the referee''s action, thinking the referee wanted to exchange the yellow card for his Spirit Stone. The referee retaliated! The referee confronted Meng Jingzhou! Apparently, the referee must have realized that he shouldn''t have acted against a contestant. He gave himself a red card and disqualified himself. This match is truly unpredictable C the match hasn''t even started and we''re already on to our second referee! Meng Jingzhou, not discouraged by his defeat, decided to try his luck and attempted to bribe Du Xueyi instead. Du Xueyi, obviously unprepared for such an approach, appeared flustered. Thankfully, Qiu Jin''an''s presence of mind helped him snap out of it, and he promptly refused Meng Jingzhou''s outrageous offer. The new referee, seemingly more experienced, once again issued a yellow card to warning to Meng Jingzhou. Finally, Meng Jingzhou conceded and got down to the business of competing in earnest. As soon as the match commenced, Du Xueyi sprang into action, launching a barrage of punches like a violent storm, resulting in echoing thunderous sounds which forced Meng Jingzhou on the defensive, causing him to retreat while protecting his head. Meng Jingzhou, you''re getting what you deserve sorry about that, the commentator got a little personal. Please bear with us. While it appears Meng Jingzhou was at a disadvantage, he hardly seemed to suffer any injuries. In contrast, Du Xueyi was panting heavily after his onslaught of Rushing Thunder Fists. Meng Jingzhou seized Du Xueyi''s moment of weakness to retaliate fiercely, and unleashed the Third Elder''s famed techniqueShocking Heaven Six Forms, gaining the upper hand! Du Xueyi appeared to be taken aback by Meng Jingzhou''s fierce counterattack and lost the initiative, forced to adopt a defensive stance! Meng Jingzhou attacked like a tiger descending a mountain, his fists and palms landed heavily and delivered an overwhelming blow, splashing Du Xueyi''s blood! Du Xueyi bore the pain, taking a heavy punch from Meng Jingzhou before stepping back to recover. Meng Jingzhou, not relenting, struck Du Xueyi fiercely as he drew near, but Du Xueyi seemed to be slowly adapting to Meng Jingzhou''s combat style, locking fists and feet with him causing sharp, jarring sounds! The exchange of blows between the two was intense, leading to a stalemate, no one able to gain the upper hand. Meng Jingzhou was the first to break the deadlock, he lunged forward half a step and struck Du Xueyi''s head with his own! An unexpected move! Could it be Meng Jingzhou had been practicing Iron Headwait, that doesn''t seem to be the case! The one that struck Du Xueyi''s head wasn''t Meng Jingzhou''s actual head, but his hair! Would you believe it? Meng Jingzhou, as a Body Refinement practitioner, had strengthened his hair to such an extent that it had become as hard as his body! And hair doesn''t have pain receptors! What a brilliant move! It''s simply marvel worthy! Du Xueyi was stunned by the blow to his head, retreating while holding his head, fulfilling Meng Jingzhou''s intention! Meng Jingzhou seized the opportunity, grabbed hold of Du Xueyi''s clothing, and threw Du Xueyi out of the ring! Meng Jingzhou has won the match! Fairy Eternity, announced with a sound-amplifying array: I declare that in the first round of the Foundation Establishment group match, Meng Jingzhou is victorious. After the announcement, Fairy Eternity asked Lu Yang in a spiritual space: What was all that stuff you were just blabbering on about? Chapter 168 – 167 Confucian Cultivator vs Confucian Cultivator—1 Chapter 168: Chapter 167 Confucian Cultivator vs Confucian Cultivator1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Du Xueyi still lacks combat experience. A loss should serve as a lesson, Qiu jin''an shook his head, seemingly unconcerned about the unfavorable start. In his heart, Lu Yang thought, stop putting up a front Sect Leader Qiu, you''ve already crushed a teacup out of anger and still act all nonchalant about it. Allowing Meng Jingzhou to fight in the first round was Lu Yang s idea. He wanted Meng Jingzhou to show the Five Elements Sect what they were up against. Fairy Eternity hesitated before speaking, Sect Leader Qiu, I think Meng Jingzhou''s use of his cultivated hair to smash into the opponent''s head can''t simply be described as a lack of combat experience. At least in the ancient times, Fairy Eternity had never seen such an outrageous method of Body Refinement. Could this be the new-age Body Refinement Cultivator? Qiu Jin''an was silenced by the blunt Fairy Eternity and lost for words. Can I have someone else sit by my side? Qiu Jin''an tried to maintain an aloof demeanor and said, I merely let Du Xueyi lead off to warm up the crowd. The next one to appear won''t be an easy target. On the battle platform appeared a refined Confucian Cultivator wearing a ceremonial headdress, with a paper fan in his hand. Dressed in a pale turquoise robe, he walked with an unhurried calm. This is our Sect''s most outstanding Confucian Cultivator during the Foundation Establishment Stage, Fang Hao. Qiu Jin''an spoke with ceremony, but all the members of the Five Elements Sect knew all too well that Fang Hao was actually on par with Du Xueyi. What a coincidence, ours is also a Confucian Cultivator! On the other side of the platform, Man Gu, carrying a large hammer, arrived late. Originally, Man Gu wanted to bring Meng Jingzhou with him, but the referee disallowed it, claiming Meng Jingzhou was not a weapon. Thus, Man Gu had to resort to his newly exchanged Black Sand Iron Hammer. A Talisman was attached to the handle of the hammer, able to recite the complete Words of the Saint. The Saint said: To learn and exercise at proper times, isn''t it a pleasure? Man Gu step by step approached Fang Hao, his face grim. The sound of the Words of the Saint echoed across the entire battle platform. He looked like a villainous brute who had just slaughtered a family of twenty-eight- even sparing no rat who now recites a death mantra. He seemed oddly out of place. As the match began, Man Gu swung his Black Sand Iron Hammer at Fang Hao. Fang Hao swiftly sidestepped, avoiding the attack with grace. Man Gu leveraged his wrist strength to abruptly change the trajectory of the hammer, sweeping it towards Fang Hao. Fang Hao hadn''t expected Man Gu to be so wild. Unable to evade the hammer, he swung his paper fan to block the attack. The fan shattered, and he was swept away. The paper fan was a magic artifact, capable of blocking a fatal attack, so Fang Hao was not injured. He collected himself, realizing that this was a tricky opponent. A miniature whirlwind encircled Fang Hao. As it disappeared, an invisible but very real force field enveloped him. -Haoran''s Upright Qi? Fairy Eternity exclaimed. This was the first time she had seen Haoran''s Upright Qi after her resurrection. Fang Hao was an orthodox Confucian Cultivator, and the invisible force was Haoran''s Upright Qi. In the ancient times, Confucian Cultivators and Haoran''s Upright Qi existed too? Lu Yang asked. Of course they did.The author of ''Words of the Saint'' appeared far earlier than you might have imagined. Did Sage Kong then attain immortality? Don''t know. Don''t know? Saint is not a stage of cultivation, but denotes a state of mind that embodies ''benevolence''. Spending a lifetime inculcating ''benevolence'' is the realm of a Saint. The meaning of ''benevolence'' is vast. Even if I explained it to you day and night for three days straight, I would not finish it. Of course, even I do not have the understanding to expound it for such a length. Clearly, Fairy Eternity had an acute understanding of her own intellectual capacities. Using Haoran''s Upright Qi as ink, Fang Hao wrote in the air- Gentleman, stop. Passage prohibited. Upon seeing the writing, Man Gu involuntarily halted his stride, his body completely out of control. This was an extremely rare magic skill amongst Confucian cultivators C the Unity of Knowledge and Action Skill. This skill compels the target to act in accordance with the written command, achieving unity in knowledge and action. Obviously, this skill wasn''t without limitations; judicious as Fang Hao was, he could only apply the Unity of Knowledge and Action Skill on others within the same realm. Those of a higher realm were naturally immune to it. Now, to use it against Man Gu seemed perfect. Fang Hao wrote once again- Do not do unto others what you do not wish done unto you. By using this quote, if Man Gu wanted to hit Fang Hao, he would first have to hit himself. Expecting Man Gu to stop after the first command disappeared, he simply swung his hammer toward Fang Hao, frightening him greatly. How did you break free from my control! Control? Man Gu did not quite understand Fang Hao''s words. Doesn''t this sentence just mean that I shouldn''t do to others what I wouldn''t want done to myself? It isn''t restricting my freedom, is it? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Hao was so frustrated he nearly spat out blood. The prerequisite of knowing the Unity of Knowledge and Action Skill was understanding the meaning of the phrase, after all, the target was simply a barbarian! Fang Hao was grazed by a swing of Man Gu''s hammer, causing his blood to flow. He quickly retreated, evading Man Gu''s hammer, and once again wrote- If you want to attack me, you must first attack yourself. Even though the effect of written vernacular was far less than that of the ancient text, there was no time for these considerations. Man Gu, wielding his hammer, continued to swing at Fang Hao, unfazed by any control. Unbelievable! Are you just a primitive man who can''t even read? Fang Hao thought. It wasn''t until Man Gu, with a jump and a swing aimed at Fang Hao''s head, that Fang Hao noticedMan Gu was fighting with his eyes shut! After training with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou for a month, Man Gu had become very nimble. After their two previous encounters, he realized that as long as he didn''t look at the words Fang Hao wrote, he wouldn''t fall for his tricks. With this logic in mind, he decided to shut his eyes! As Man Gu''s hammer descended, the referee stepped in and deflected the attack If this hit had connected, Fang Hao may have ended up never being able to wield his brush to write again. Second round, Man Gu wins. Qiu Jin''an''s expression darkened. However, he''d been bullied by the nine sons of Seek Dao Sect since he was a child; he was used to sporting sour looks. Fairy Eternity remarked, As expected of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, a race born for battle. They''re even capable of fighting with their eyes shut. Do you know a lot about the Ancient Barbarian Tribe? Lu Yang asked. Fairy Eternity answered confidently, Of course, it''s accurate to say 1 was their teacher once. As you know, the members of the barbarian tribe aren''t particularly bright. They happened to hear about my brilliant wisdom and outstanding intelligence, even amongst the immortals, and invited me to teach at the Barbarian Tribe. Teaching the Barbarian Tribe was hard work. They forgot everything they learnt. What they learnt during the day they forgot by night. Fortunately I, with my remarkable perseverance and patience, finally learnt what it meant to give up. I later changed my strategy and directly instilled my wisdom into their minds and bloodlines, so that even if I didn''t teach them, their intelligence would still reach a level second only to mine! Lu Yang sucked in a breath, wondering if he should share this with Man Gu. Suddenly, Lu Yang realized something: as a member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, Man Gu had never heard of Fairy Eternity. Was the Barbarian Tribe''s heritage incomplete, or did someone deliberately erase Fairy Eternity''s existence? The world forgetting an immortal, how elaborate was that? Chapter 169 – 168: Lu Yang Goes to Battle (Additional Updates Requesting Monthly Tickets) 1 Chapter 169: Chapter 168: Lu Yang Goes to Battle (Additional Updates Requesting Monthly Tickets) 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Next up, Li Haoran from the Seek Dao Sect versus Long Xiang from the Five Elements Sect. So Li Haoran is a Fire Spirit Root? Qiu Jin''an suddenly asked. Yes, what''s up? Interesting. Long Xiang from our sect is a Water Spirit Root. This time, it''s fire against water. In the martial arts arena, Li Haoran and Long Xiang exchanged bows. May I learn from you. I am unworthy. The two remained silent, saying no more. The moment the match began, Long Xiang lunged forward. It was like a dragon soaring above the sea, giving off waves of terror. Holding two ice-blades, chilled air emitted from his weapons, making the temperature drop across the entire martial arts field. Dragon Strike! Long Xiang shouted, confronting Li Haoran''s fist firmly. Lu Yang raised his eyebrows; Li Haoran is not a Body Cultivator. Why would he fight barehanded without using any weapons? Even Man Gu knew to fight with a weapon. Unaware of Li Haoran''s strength, Long Xiang perceived no issue and hurled an attack towards him. A thick circle of fire sprang up around Li Haoran. He pointed at Long Xiang and said, Go. The circle of fire instantly surrounded Long Xiang. Rise, Tidal Wave! Long Xiang cast his magic, which caused a phantom of tidal waves to form behind him, and the spectators in the audience faintly heard the sound of surging waves. The phantom of the waves weakened the fire circle. Observing this, Li Haoran briskly strolled towards him and launched a flurry of crimson punches at Long Xiang''s body. Lava churning under Li Haoran''s feet was the result of soaking in a magma pool for a full year. As the lava met the tidal waves, a thick fog obscured the field due to the eruptions caused by the collision of the phantom waves. The fog made discovering their figures difficult; only the sounds of the collisions between Li Haoran and Long Xiang could be heard. Li Haoran''s punches were astonishing, completely unlike anything those who knew him had seen before. Long Xiang, not adept at close combat, was hit multiple times as he struggled to counter. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luckily, the force of Li Haoran''s attacks wasn''t too great, so the blows didn''t cause too much damage. Long Xiang raised his hand to gather the dense fog into a water pillar, which crashed onto Li Haoran. Unable to dodge, Li Haoran was hit by the water pillar and became soaked. When Li Haoran clashed with Long Xiang again, Long Xiang had clearly gained the upper hand. For some reason, Li Haoran had become sluggish. Li Haoran furrowed his brows when he realized the issue. Long Xiang burst out laughing: Brother Li, you''re clever to realize my trap so soon, but it''s too late. You''re soaked from the water pillar. I can control the weight of the water, causing you to carry a heavy burden. You can''t move freely as before, you''ve lost! Unexpectedly, Li Haoran revealed a slight smile: Is that so? I beg to differ. Long Xiang attempted to strike but found he couldn''t move. What have you done! Long Xiang''s eyes widened in utter confusion, having no idea what had happened. Flames erupted around Li Haoran, evaporating the water vapor. He leisurely walked up to Long Xiang, saying, Your clothes have been melted by me. Long Xiang finally realized that Li Haoran''s numerous punches weren''t for attacking, but for melting his clothes. He had turned his garment into a metal bucket and trapped him, Long Xiang, inside like prey with no escape. Are all your fighting methods from Seek Dao Sect so strange! Is this even a strategy a human would conceive of?! Li Haoran further explained: I heard from my senior brother, Lu Yang, that during a battle, you can use a storage ring to take away an opponent''s clothes. That made me think, if you''re able to take away an opponent''s clothes, why not melt them as well? It appears my idea is correct. Shocked Qiu Jin''an looked at Lu Yang, wondering how he could come up with such a shameless fight strategy. Oh right, this is after all, the Seek Dao Sect. It makes sense now. With three wins in three fights, the victory of the Foundation Establishment Group was now a foregone conclusion. However, since this competition is an exchange match, the matches had to continue even though the winner was already decided. The fourth match was Tao Yaoye. The rarity of the Feather Transformation Immortal Body above the Single Spiritual Root was terrifying, and in terms of one-on-one fights, she was even stronger than Li Haoran. Yet to everyone''s surprise, Tao Yaoye lost. The one who defeated Tao Yaoye was a young man in a white robe, his cultivation level was at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment and he was one year older than Tao Yaoye. Tao Yaoye was currently in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and in terms of magical power and combat experience, she was slightly inferior to the young man in the white robe. Next. The young man in the white robe said indifferently. He didn''t step down and chose to continue fighting. The disciple that Qiu Jin''an chose to fight fifth saw the young man in white robe behaving so dominantly, he knew that he was always like this and didn''t say anything, voluntarily giving up his qualification to participate. Tao Yaoye felt somewhat unwilling. She had always been first from childhood and had never lost. The opponent''s magic skills were so refined that she lost without even revealing the advantages of her Feather Transformation Immortal Body. Someone patted Tao Yaoye''s shoulder from behind. Seeing that person, tears whirled in Tao Yaoye''s eyes: Senior Brother, I lost. The person wiped the tears from Tao Yaoye''s eyes and comforted: Your cultivation level is insufficient, your experience is lacking, and moreover, you are younger than him by one year. And, Eldest Senior Sister once told me that Feather Transformation Immortal Body has no significant advantages in the early stage. Since you regard me as your Senior Brother, I shall win him for you. Seeing that they finally won a match, Qiu Jin''an introduced with a smile, This is my junior disciple Bai Ming, also my most capable disciple. He has mastered three of the Five Elements magic skills and the fire attribute magic skill can even produce True Fire. In the Sect''s grand competition, he swept through the Foundation Establishment Stage to become the leader. The Five Elements magic skills are extremely difficult to cultivate, and there''s conflict between the magic skills. If one is not careful, one''s cultivation level will completely be wasted, Bai Ming mastering three types of attribute magic skills in the Foundation Establishment Stage was an extreme rarity. Bai Ming''s appearance gave Qiu Jin''an confidence: Whoever is sent, it doesn''t matter. Despite having lost three matches, the overwhelming situation brought by Bai Mmg made Qiu Jin''an unable to suppress his grin. Who will your sect send to participate in the next match? Me. Fairy Eternity answered for Lu Yang. On the arena, a figure slowly walked forward, with steady strides, neither fast nor slow, it was Lu Yang. But this Lu Yang was bald and had a compassionate face, it greatly contrasted with the usual image Lu Yang gave off. Bai Ming broke his indifferent expression, his face filled with disbelief, like he had seen a ghost. He of course recognized Lu Yang, the acting sect master of Seek Dao Sect, who was sitting on the grandstand. So who was the one standing in front of him?! A clone! Qiu Jin''an, being so observant, could see at a glance that the Lu Yang standing on the stage was a clone. But that''s more impossible, Lu Yang is just in the Foundation Establishment Stage, how could he possibly have a clone? In his knowledge, no magic skill or method could accomplish this! To be precise, a clone of the Bodhi Tree. Fairy Eternity added. Lu Yang used the Tree-Planting Sutra to plant himself, and two people grew out from the Bodhi tree, one was the real him and the other was a bald clone. A clone from the Seventy-Two Divine Skills?! Qiu Jin''an was horrified, other than Yun Zhi, how could any other Foundation Establishment cultivators possibly learn this magic skill? No, wrong, it''s a wooden clone! Waves of shock surged in Qiu Jin''an''s heart. There had never been such a magic skill before, this was the creation of a new magic skill! Who did it?! Was it Yun Zhi, or Qiu Jin''an shifted his gaze to Lu Yang, his eyes twitched. He had heard from the people of Seek Dao Sect before that Lu Yang challenged a higher rank, and he thought Lu Yang had used some underhanded means. If this magic skill was truly created by him, then there might be no false pretenses in the challenge of higher rank! (Additional chapter for the big houseplant master) Chapter 170 – 169: Duel of Five Elements Magic Skills_l Chapter 170: Chapter 169: Duel of Five Elements Magic Skills_l lease reading n novelcool.?M Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang. Five Elements Sect, Bai Ming. Bai Ming became highly alert upon noticing his master''s expression on the grandstand, yet he did not stop the match. This indicated that Lu Yang was defying conventional norms, but he had not broken any rules or cheated. This was truly terrifying. Swoosh The sound of a long spear slicing the air marked the start of the battle. Bai Ming held a silver long spear that shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight. He was the first to attack. Lu Yang calmly responded, side-stepping to the right. His Green Peak Sword slid past the spear shaft, causing sparks to fly. The Green Peak Sword continued its trajectory along the spear shaft towards Bai Ming''s hands. By a shake of his wrist, Bai Ming made the spear vibrate and pushed the attack of Green Peak Sword away. The sword light is like rain, turning into a river and surging downwards. The long spear was fierce and powerful, fearless of Lu Yang''s swordsmanship, choosing to meet force with force. As the sword and spear crossed, victory hung in the balance, a dazzling exchange that left the Five Elements Sect disciples astonished. They had never seen anyone of the same level match Bai Ming in a weapon-based battle. Draw? Meng Jingzhou sneered upon hearing that. From the beginning, Lu Yang had been using basic sword moves in response. His basic sword moves were simply too fluently linked together, which the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Five Elements Sect simply failed to notice. Meng Jingzhou knew best the power of Lu Yang''s swordsmanship. Up to this point, Lu Yang had not even used his swordsmanship techniques. Lu Yang seldom used his sword, but this didn''t imply that his swordsmanship was weak. As a Sword Spirit Root, how could he not be proficient in swordsmanship? Tao Yaoye had her eyes fixed on Lu Yang in the battlefield, wondering about something else. She remembered distinctly that when Lu Yang was learning the Tree-Planting Sutra, the distance between him and the plant man clone was only twenty meters. However, the distance between Lu Yang on the grandstand and on the martial grounds was clearly far more than twenty meters. Tao Yaoye was unaware that after defeating the Tiger Demon, Lu Yang learned a magic spell for controlling a ghost servant. But once he mastered it, the spell turned into the Soul out of Body Technique. After obtaining his Bodhi Tree clone, Lu Yang used the Soul out of Body Technique to enter the plant man''s body, eliminating any worries about the distance between his original body and the clone. In other words, Lu Yang''s soul was now on the battlefield while his body on the grandstand had come under complete control of Fairy Eternity. On the martial grounds, Lu Yang seized the opportunity and somersaulted mid-air. His right leg raised, every ounce of his strength concentrated on his foot as it sandwiched the spearhead of the silver long spear. Bai Ming wanted to pull out his spear, but Lu Yang''s body weighed on it like a mountain. The Green Peak Sword traced a curve in the air, breaking the sound barrier and aiming straight at Bai Ming! A gasp of astonishment arose from below the stage. Then, a Five Elements Sect disciple quickly responded, Don''t panic. Don''t forget that Bai Ming''s strength lies in his Five Elements magic. His spear technique only serves as a distraction! Bai Ming let go of the long spear and retreated quickly. He made a hand seal, and a giant earthen snake started to roll over the ground, emerging from the earth. The martial grounds weren''t paved with bricks but with a special kind of yellow soil that was solidified using the Array Method. It''s the Earth Dragon from the Five Elements magic! exclaimed Long Xiang of the Five Elements Sect. The dragon shape held a special meaning in the Cultivation World. At this stage, Bai Ming could only turn earth into a snake, not a dragon. Even so, summoning an Earthen Snake so effortlessly was not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could do! Lu Yang, seeming not to care, softly uttered two words as he passed through the Earth Dragon. Shrink Ground. Bai Ming''s pupils contracted. What kind of spell was this? Was it Five Elements magic? He hadn''t expected Lu Yang to know Five Elements magic, and what''s more, it was the extremely difficult to learn Earth Escape Technique! Even he had merely scratched the surface and hadn''t truly mastered the Earth Escape Technique! Could it be that the opponent''s talent for magic was even greater than his own?! It couldn''t be! He had the same Five Elements Immortal Body as the founder of the Five Elements Sect, so he inherently understood the logic of Five Elements magic! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qiu Jin''an felt a chill upon seeing this: That''s wrong, it''s not the Earth Escape Technique! There was no one who understood the methods and implementation of Five Elements magic as well as he did. Yet the magic that Lu Yang was using did not match any spell that he knew of in his mind. Another entirely new magic skill?! How was this created? Qiu Jin''an turned to ask Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity replied with a blank expression, I learned it while studying the Shrinking Ground Into Inches technique. What? Qiu Jin''an did not understand. How much were these two magic skills related? The situation changed again on the field. Bai Ming went from defense to offense. Holding a talisman imprint, the Aura of Gold Intimidation converged. Dozens of small knives flew out from his bosom, allowing him to manipulate them freely. It''s the Command Gold Technique! Fang Hao from the Five Elements Sect shouted out the name of the magic skill. The Command Gold Technique allows one to manipulate all metallic materials. If refined to high proficiency, it can even manipulate the enemy''s magic artifacts, which is terrible indeed. The current Bai Ming could only manipulate his own magic artifacts. It was similar to the Item Commanding Technique, but more focused on combat. Dozens of small knives were like deadly weapons, coming from all directions and aimed at Lu Yang''s vital parts. When confronted with unavoidable attacks, Lu Yang pulled out the Gold Light Curse, placed it on his body, and a bright and strong light emitted from his body to form a protective golden aura. This was the Gold Light Curse that he bought when Dai Bufan had rewarded him with 3000 contribution points after he came back to Seek Dao Sect from Yanjiang County. The small knives collided with Lu Yang''s body and were directly repelled. Bai Ming scoffed, Ha, it''s just an incantation. It''s limited by its number and time. You are just using a secondary spell, how many times can you block it? After hearing this, Lu Yang removed the Gold Light Curse. Bai Ming continued to scoff, Giving up resistance, huh Lu Yang took out the Gold Light Curse again, his body bursting with golden light. He repeatedly took it off and put it back on, and the alternating light was so intense that it almost blinded Bai Ming''s eyes. Bai Ming had never thought that the Gold Light Curse could be used this way. He had never encountered this situation before. His eyelids instinctively wanted to close, but he realized that if he closed them now, he would definitely be attacked by Lu Yang. He struggled against his instinct, half closing his eyes. Just as he was struggling against his instinct, Lu Yang used the Earth Escape Technique. He sprang from under Bai Ming''s foot, and with a charged punch hit Bai Ming''s chin, knocking out a tooth! Golden Crow Flame! Bai Ming used his strongest attack, aiming for a decisive victory. The red gold flame ran wild, and a faint cry of the golden crow rang out from the flame. The flame burned fiercely, and the temperature of the entire martial arts arena rose by dozens of degrees in an instant, which everyone in the audience could feel. The one with the strongest reaction to the Golden Crow Flame was Long Xiang, who had the Water Spirit Root. Since ancient times, water and fire have been incompatible. The appearance of the Golden Crow Flame gave him a feeling of suffocation, and the circulation of spiritual energy in his body slowed down a bit. So this is the Golden Crow Flame that establishes Senior Brother Bai as the number one in the Foundation Establishment Stage. It''s really strong! I heard Sect Leader say that Senior Brother Bai''s Golden Crow Flame is transforming into a higher level skill called the Sun True Fire. When Senior Brother Bai forms a golden core, the Golden Crow Flame will successfully metamorphose into Sun True Fire. To have True Fire at the beginning of the Golden Core Stage is really terrifying! Long Xiang turned his head and saw that Li Haoran, who has the Fire Spirit Root, did not worry about Lu Yang at all, and was quite surprised. As a fire spirit root holder, he should be the most aware of the terribleness of the Golden Crow Flame. Aren''t you worried about Lu Yang? Li Haoran smiled slightly and answered unexpectedly: Senior Brother Lu once commissioned me to refine a Flying Car. We worked together for three days and finally succeeded. And during the refining process, Senior Brother Lu was in charge of providing the flame. Do you know what kind of fire that was? What kind of fire? Samadhi True Fire. On the martial arts arena, Bai Ming, who held the victory in his hands, suddenly felt restless. However, the Golden Crow Flame blocked his view, and he could not see Lu Yang''s movements. Suddenly, his expression changed. He could feel from Lu Yang''s direction, a fiercer and more domineering flame coming. That feelingit was true fire! Chapter 171 – 170 Diving Spell__1 Chapter 171: Chapter 170 Diving Spell__1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Great Void Elixir Scripture is the most prestigious and universally accepted classic in the Cultivation World. The Great Void Elixir Scripture stated in its opening dialogue what the superior method of refining pills is: Use the great void as the cauldron, the Taiji as the furnace, purity as the foundation of the pill, inaction as the Dantian, life and character as the mercury, and the five internal organs as the fire. This is where the Samadhi True Fire comes from, and as such, it is often revered as the treasure for refining pills by Pill Masters. The Samadhi True Fire can refine heavenly and earthly treasures and likewise, in a certain sense, cultivators are also considered heavenly and earthly treasures, so you can imagine the consequence if it encounters cultivators. Lu Yang''s Three Flavored True Fire is derived from the Samadhi True Fire, though it is somewhat less potent, but it is not to be trifled with. On the Dueling Plaza, Lu Yang''s Three Flavored True Fire is in full swing, turning into a fire dragon, biting the Golden Crow and tearing apart the Golden Crow flame. Bai Ming couldn''t believe the scene before his eyes. Could someone really learn True Fire at the Foundation Establishment Stage, not to mention the renowned Samadhi True Fire? This was something he, who has been adored and praised since childhood, found hard to accept. On the spectators'' platform, Qiu Jin''an was initially beating his thigh excitedly as he watched his excellent disciple Bai Ming conjure the Golden Crow flame with great splendour. But his laughter was cut short when he saw Lu Yang conjure the True Fire. Is this Samadhi True Fire? No, it is very close to Samadhi True Fire! Qiu Jin''an searched through all the True Fires he knew, but none of them matched this one. A chilling thought emerged in his mind: could this be a flame not included in the 108 known True Fires? Was it unrecorded and undiscovered before, or was it just created by someone? Sect Master Lu, what kind of True Fire is this? Fairy Eternity spoke lightly, It''s nothing, just a type of fire used for roasting skewers. Sect Master Qiu doesn''t need to make a fuss over it. Fairy Eternity''s attitude further affirmed Qiu Jin''an''s speculation, which made him take a sharp breath inwardly. How could this Sect Master Lu be so powerful and not only master the three magic skills of wood, earth, and fire, just like Bai Ming, but also create a new magic skill on top of that? Creation of magic skill is totally fine, but creating a True Fire? Bai Ming was burned by the Three Flavored True Fire, then punched in the chest by the advancing Lu Yang and was sent flying with a volatile combination of sweet, salty and spicy flavours, his breath weak, and barely clinging to life. In the process of being thrown backwards, he realized he had lost the battle and had no power to turn the tides. Should he admit defeat with grace? Or persist and wait for the announcement of the match results? Scenes flashed through Bai Ming''s mind When he was a child, he was taken to the mountain by his master, nurtured by his senior brothers and sisters, assiduously reading books, persistently working out, and during his Cultivation periods, his master went stern, chiding him and making him refine his attitude and posture. After the cultivation session, his master would rub medicine on his wounds and encourage him to persevere. He was soaked in sweat through his meticulous practice, unremitting his efforts, understanding the magic skills, enduring the harsh seasons and loneliness, accumulating and releasing his energy for quick growth, progressing from Qi Refinement to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment without a single defeat. Bai Ming closed his eyes, contemplating his various encounters with Lu Yang during the battle, he felt as if something inside of him was sprouting. He landed smoothly, clasped his hands together and stood on one foot, his energy growing stronger. Bai Ming opened his eyes radiating power beyond his own. He broke through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment? Qiu Jin''an was overjoyed to see the breakthrough of his disciple. Bai Ming remained in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment for a few months, so it was truly time for him to breakthrough. But he did not expect it to happen at that moment. The teachings in the Five Elements Sect turned heads, what a dramatic turn of events. Lu Yang was not sure how to react. He was just about to win, but then this opponent has a breakthrough in the middle of the battle?! Isn''t this the sort of thing that''s supposed to happen to me? Well, let''s continue. Lu Yang lifted his Green Peak Sword. He hadn''t used his real power yet, neither the ''Zhan'' or the ''Po'' magical formula was activated yet. There''s no need for the Imitation Fist. That''ll be too much. Lu Yang wouldn''t be that heartless. Lu Yang, Lu Yang, swap me in! Fairy Eternity called out to Lu Yang, itching to see Lu Yang in action and also wanting a piece of the action herself. Fairy Eternity was in a spirit state, without a twenty-meter limit, so as long as Lu Yang agreed, she could split a clone for Lu Yang at any time. Lu Yang was a bit suspicious. Could he really depend on Fairy Eternity? Fairy Eternity stood with her hands on her hips, pointing at Lu Yang: I am the Sect Leader. You need to listen to me! Lu Yang gave in helplessly. Fine, she brought out the Acting Sect Leader card. If it looked like she was losing, he would just reclaim the control. Fairy Eternity contentedly took control of the bald-headed clone of Lu Yang, raising her right hand and pointing a finger. She looked a little flirtatious. Bai Ming looked at Lu Yang peculiarly. If the Lu Yang just now resembled a monk, then now he looked like a nun? Could it be a split personality? Bai Ming heard a saying in the Cultivation World, If not a demon, then not alive. There were countless practitioners in history who went mad from training. Those who could make a name for themselves in history were undoubtedly powerful. Could it be that Lu Yang''s strength is because of a split personality? Bai Ming felt more convinced the more he thought about it. Fairy Eternity slowly raised her fingers. An Immortal Method coiled around her fingertips, and she softly chanted, Diving Spell. An invisible barrier spread out, with Fairy Eternity at the center, rejecting all the water vapor within the radius. The battlefield was already not very humid due to the clash of two fires. Now, there wasn''t even a drop of water around Fairy Eternity! But that wasn''t the scariest part. The scariest part was that Bai Ming''s body also contained water, and it was rapidly leaving his body! Lu Yang''s body also contained water. However, as the caster, the speed at which the water was drawn from his body was much slower than Bai Ming''s! Bai Ming looked in horror at his body that was gradually drying up. He didn''t know what to do, he had no way to stop this magic skill. This was beyond his comprehension. The Diving Spell showed no signs when it was cast. To outsiders, it seemed like nothing had happened. Only the person who experienced it personally knew how terrifying this magic skill was! We admit defeat! Qiu Jin''an personally stepped forward, stopping the water from leaking out of Bai Ming and gave him an Elixir to replenish his body. He deeply glanced at Lu Yang. As expected of someone who could become the Acting Sect Leader. Proficient in four of the Five Elements magic skills and also knew a water attribute magic skill. Plus it was one of the forbidden Great Divine Skills recorded in ancient scriptures! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang''s eyes widened. This was Fairy Eternity''s Diving Spell? Was it really this terrifying? Fairy Eternity chuckled: It''s so-so. It''s a shame your current realm is too low, and your senior brothers and sisters are full of Golden Core, not letting out any vapor and locking it within their bodies. This move is useless against them. Once you also reach the Golden Core Stage, and when I use your body to cast this move, none of them would stand a chance against me! Can you teach me? Lu Yang rubbed his hands, wanting to learn this move. Fairy Eternity turned her head. You belittled my inheritance, no teaching! Please teach me, Fairy sister. No teaching! When I say no, I mean no! When Qiu Jin''an returned to the stands, he found that Sect Leader Lu was gone and Yun Zhi was sitting next to him. Although I did say I wanted someone else to sit next to me, I didn''t mean Yun Zhi. Qiu Jin''an felt the temperature around him drop several degrees. Miss Yun Zhi, where did Sect Leader Lu go? Qiu Jin''an tried to strike up a conversation, otherwise the atmosphere would be too cold. There are a few guests who are good at barbecuing outside the mountain gate, he went to invite them in. Huh? Chapter 173 – 172: The Dedicated High–Level Executives of the Eternity Sect_1 Chapter 173: Chapter 172: The Dedicated High-Level Executives of the Eternity Sect_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Mutton Kebabs? Vice Sect Leader Liu frowned, they were here to show their colors to the Seek Dao Sect, not to really work. Hey, don''t you guys do business when it comes your way? Shangguan Yu was a bit puzzled, was the Seek Dao Sect''s shop also like this, open for business but not doing any? Second Elder, who was following behind Shangguan Yu, looked at Vice Sect Leader Liu and his group suspiciously and said, You guys look unfamiliar, I haven''t seen you in the Seek Dao Sect, could it be that you are Vice Sect Leader Liu recognized the Second Elder Ba Yan at a glance, this was a high-level figure of the Seek Dao Sect, a man of actual power, at the peak of the Unification stage, if such a person grows suspicious, it''s highly likely that they''ll be exposed. He put on a smiling face and let the other six people get up to serve the customers, The store manager is away on business, we were rushed over to help temporarily. Sir, you want twenty mutton kebabs, right? Please wait, they''ll be ready soon. Being a part of the demonic sect, a cruel cold smile hanging at the corner of the mouth was an essential skill, but the ability to switch smiles casually was also a necessary skill of the demonic sect. Vice Sect Leader Liu rolled up his sleeves, tied on the black and white apron hanging on the wall, and took out twenty-five mutton kebabs from the basin, You are our first customer today, I''ll give you an extra five kebabs. A few flies, lured by the smell of meat, flew over and were shooed away by Vice Sect Leader Liu. The Second Elder was still a bit suspicious, Your shop isn''t very clean Vice Sect Leader Liu quickly said, Old Gao, bring out the Array Method! Vice Sect Leader Gao took out a set of Array Method from the Storage Ring, laid it on the ground, and the flies immediately fled from the barbecue shop. Those who started businesses in the Seek Dao Sect were not ordinary people, and the use of the Storage Ring and Array Method will not cause suspicion. Vice Sect Leader Liu chuckled and explained, It''s absolutely clean, this is the insect repelling Array Method that we brought from outside. Vice Sect Leader Liu was always meticulous in his work. With one hand he turned and shook the mutton kebabs, while with the other hand he rubbed his fingers, the barbecue seasoning fell, falling on the mutton kebabs. The aroma of mutton was stimulated by the charcoal fire, it smelled tantalizingly delicious. The proficiency of Vice Sect Leader Liu was in no way inferior to that of Lu Yang. The seven of them had specifically found the best local barbecue master, and had studied hard for three days, all for this moment! Do you eat spicy? Shangguan Yu thought for a moment, she wasn''t very good at eating spicy food, but felt that something was missing without it: Just a little bit spicy. Alright. Vice Sect Leader Liu continued to roast the skewers while hawking his wares. Come and see, the fresh and tender grassland lamb, freshly slaughtered, full of meat and tendons, the meat is fragrant and the tendons are tough, it''s unforgettable! This was what the ordinary barbecue master had shouted when they were learning from him, and he had told them that the louder they shouted, the more customers they would attract. Perhaps it was because he had heard the ordinary barbecue master shout so much, that Vice Sect Leader Liu became sentimental and shouted it out himself. As expected, it was effective, and disciples from the Seek Dao Sect were gradually gathering around. Here, your kebabs are ready. Vice Sect Leader Liu handed the mutton kebabs to Shangguan Yu. How much? Vice Sect Leader Liu didn''t know how much to charge, he glanced at the price list hanging on the wall and jumped in surprise. Were the prices at the Seek Dao Sect so high? What Vice Sect Leader Liu didn''t know was, the prices at the Seek Dao Sect were not usually high, it was just that they had gone up temporarily because of an event. Shangguan Yu slightly opened her mouth and took a bite, the meat was fragrant and full of juice. Once in her mouth, Shangguan Yu couldn''t even tell if it was saliva or juice. Delicious, delicious, I''ll have another fifty skewers! And two roasted pig trotters. The biggest benefit of cultivators eating is that no matter how much they eat, they never feel full. As long as they want to eat, they can eat as much as they want and enjoy the feast to their heart''s content. Of course, this characteristic was not given a chance to manifest at the banquet prepared by Fairy Eternity. Seeing the way Shangguan Yu was eating, saliva was dropping from the mouths of the people around, and they followed suit, clamoring for skewers. Vice Sect Leader Gao called from inside, There''s space inside, there''s space, don''t crowd outside, you can come in to order! The five Elders were busy greeting the customers. On the martial arts arena, the first round of the Golden Core group was over, there was still time before the start of the second round, many disciples chose to eat while watching the battle. This included not only those from the Seek Dao Sect, but also from the Five Elements Sect. They noticed a barbecue shop that was unusually different, and very busy. Let''s go and take a look. As more and more disciples came to eat skewers, Vice Sect Leader Liu felt a sense of confidence rising naturally. I said it from the start, regardless of how successful Lu Yang and his friends'' barbecue shop in Yanjiang County might seem, that''s only because I haven''t intervened. If I were to intervene, what chance would Lu Yang have? Old Gao, there are too many orders, I can''t keep up, lend a hand! Alright! Unexpectedly, Vice Sect Leader Gao''s barbecue skill matched the Vice Sect Leader Liu''s!! On the stands, Lu Yang brought skewers for Eldest Senior Sister, greeted with Qju Jin''an''s surprised eyes. Why did Sect Master Lu have to resort to selling skewers? It hasn''t been long, what happened during this time? Qju Jin''an was puzzled. How''s the preparation? There are only seven customers left in the store. According to the plan, disciples will order food, it should go without a hitch. Got it, go back. When Lu Yang returned, he took a glance at the martial arts square, the second round of the competition had begun. Representing the Seek Dao Sect was Senior Sister Yi Jing who was similarly challenged by Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang noticed the Senior Brothers and Sisters watching the match, holding many skewers, he was a bit surprised. Even Bai Ming, who had just lost a match, was holding a bunch, eating heartily. What''s going on? When Lu Yang returned, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu had already returned to the barbecue shop, helping Vice Sect Leaders with the barbecue. The people secretly arranged to buy skewers couldn''t line up, they held up their hands helplessly when they saw Lu Yang. The Second Elder was eating skewers by the roadside, his mouth greasy. He greeted Lu Yang, Where did you find these cooks? Their skewer-cooking skills are top-notch. Shangguan Yu, standing next to him, also expressed his desire to visit the Seek Dao Sect more often. Lu Yang: Excuse me, excuse me. Lu Yang shouted, trying to get in and see what was happening. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The person being squeezed frowned, Stop pushing, don''t you know how to queue? I''m a staff member! The person who was squeezed spotted Lu Yang, twitched the corners of his mouth, and let him pass. He suddenly remembered the admonition from his master that the demonic sect might infiltrate the exchange venue and Lu Yang planned to trap them all. Could the people in this barbecue shop be from the demonic sect? He stared at the two Vice Sect Leaders grilling skewers for a while and felt he might have misunderstood. The elders of the Seek Dao Sect had greeted everyone, mentioning not to panic if they saw Lu Yang where he was not supposed to be, just pretend not to know him. Vice Sect Leader Liu was overjoyed to see Lu Yang return, Little Lu is back, perfect, you can maintain order, have everyone line up. Lu Yang: Do you still remember why you''re here? The initial plan was to find a few customers to keep them busy, but he didn''t expect that they would actually make the barbecue shop so successful. Lu Yang noticed Man Gu''s genuinely happy smile and Meng Jingzhou''s nostalgic expression for Yanjiang County, his heart was filled with words he didn''t know from where to start. Fairy Eternity nodded in satisfaction, As expected of my followers, they have impressive self-sustaining abilities. But the standard of these skewers could improve. Lu Yang, let me control your body and show you what an Immortal-level skewer looks like. Take some notes. Fairy Eternity was excited and disregarding the rule of not easily passing on the technique, she wanted to show her skills. Hearing this, Lu Yang was startled and hurriedly stopped Fairy Eternity. Please don''t add to the chaos! Chapter 174 – 174. 173: This thing seems to make more money than working in the Eternity Sect_i Chapter 174. Chapter 173: This thing seems to make more money than working in the Eternity Sect_i lease reading n novelcool.?M As night fell, the cultivators started longing for a lovely and relaxing meal. Just a street away from the martial arts plaza, there was an inconspicuous little shop that beckoned with its heavenly aroma. The cultivators seemed to have a collective consensus in choosing Another Round Barbecue Shop. Just as the name of the barbecue shop suggested, customers who tried it once wanted to come by again to satiate their ever-hungry stomachs. Customers came here for the barbecue''s signature dish C Barbarian Tribe''s special lamb, a recipe passed down for hundreds of thousands of years, still as refreshing as ever from ancient times to now. The barbecue recipe was freshly prepared on the same day, with a great understanding of the ancestors'' tradition in seasoning the meat. The various skewers of the Seek Dao Sect had subtle differences in their taste due to this special sauce. Master Liu, who also served as the Vice Sect Leader of the Eternity Sect, held a different view. According to him, the best ingredients needed only the simplest ways of cooking; for skewers, the most important things were heat control and heart. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Liu treated every skewering session as a battlefield, throwing his heart and soul into it. Although the orders piled up like mountains, he remained calm, meticulously controlling the heat and immersing himself in his world. Eating was just like fighting, an ancient and immutable truth. For a barbecue shop to succeed, naturally, it couldn''t do without the cooperation of the staff. The staff at Another Round Barbecue Shop were all temporary workers who had never come across this sort of thing before. However, they seemed to be bom for this. When serving the guests, they seemed to have an unspoken understanding of each other, cooperating with perfect timing as if they were born brothers. Still, there was no perfect shop in the world. No matter how harmoniously they cooperated, there always were people who were absent-minded and inattentive. Little Lu, what''s the matter with you? Can you concentrate on your work? Vice Sect Leader Gao, who was also acting as the Eternity Sect''s leader, scolded Lu Yang for not putting his heart into his work Lu Yang: Did I become the sect leader of the Eternity Sect too hastily? I see no future in the Eternity Sect. It''s better to just be an honest disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Are you thinking of leaving the sect? Fairy Eternity glared at Lu Yang with an unpleasant expression. It took some guts to talk about leaving the sect in front of your faith. Fairy, do you have any issues? If it''s nothing, then go back to sleep. Of course, I have something to tell you. You need to talk to Little Gao that he''s not cooking the kebabs right. They''re too tender. The fire should be a bit bigger. There should be a slight burnt smell, which makes it more delicious. Move fast; this is an Immortal''s command. Fairy Eternity urged. In the ancient times, people valued whatever she said, treating it as Immortal Enlightenment, and people would analyze its meaning from all angles. Now, she didn''t enjoy this treatment. Lu Yang acted like he was deaf when she spoke. Man Gu from the Barbarian Tribe secretly found Lu Yang, his face filled with worry. Brother Lu, we can''t go on like this. Lu Yang was delighted, thinking that someone had finally realized the problem. We haven''t prepared so many skewers; at this rate, we''ll sell out very soon! Lu Yang began to doubt whether it was Man Gu or himself who had a problem. What? Are there not many skewers left? One of the high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect changed colour upon hearing this. This was a serious matter. This high-ranking member, named Jiang Yitian, was in charge of collecting money. Then hurry up and buy some more outside! Man Gu shook his head: The skewers are pre-marinated. The meat we buy now may not be guaranteed in terms of quality. And there''s not enough time for marinating. As a member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, Man Gu couldn''t damage the reputation of his family''s barbecue brand. Maintaining high standards, aren''t you! Fairy Eternity praised. She had had the barbecue of the Barbarian Tribe in ancient times. The taste was indeed unique, but there was a lack of attention to nutritional balance. Fairy Eternity always paid attention to nutritional balance when she cooked. She gave constructive suggestions to the Barbarian Tribe, but they didn''t listen and stuck to their guns. When the Nascent Soul group''s competition on the martial arts plaza drew to a close, the skewers were completely sold out. Everyone began to tally up their gains for the day. Damn it, aren''t we here to stir things up in the Seek Dao Sect? What the hell are you people doing, playing house? Vice Sect Leader Liu reproached. He realized he had been engrossed in barbecue and missed the main task But he couldn''t admit his mistake in public. Sure enough, being the vice sect leader of a demonic sect, he was born to commit evil deeds. He was quite adept at putting the blame on others. Vice Sect Leader Gao also rebuked everyone: Where are your stances? You''re not fully committed to the task. Do you think this is fair to Immortal Eternity? Everyone was thinking that it was you two who were the most involved just now. Jiang Yitian, who was in charge of invoicing earlier, thought for a moment, then said seriously: Is it too late for us to switch careers and open a barbecue shop? Another high-ranking member rebuked: What on earth do you mean, open a barbecue shop? Are you going to give up your faith in Immortal Eternity? But opening a barbecue shop in the Seek Dao Sect does make a lot of money. The high-ranking member said with disdain: How much could it possibly make? It''s equal to a month''s worth of offerings. The high-ranking member thought for a moment: Running a barbecue shop while worshiping the statue of Immortal Eternity doesn''t seem to contradict our teachings. Vice Sect Leader Liu reproached this high-ranking member''s uncertainty: That''s nonsense! We who are loyal believers of Immortal Eternity, how can we have such thoughts It''s equal to a month''s worship from all of us combined. It''s our sect''s fortune to have someone like you thinking like that! Vice Sect Leader Liu immediately changed his tune and began planning for the future: We can open a chain of stores, spread across the entire continent. This will not only solve the employment problem of our believers, but also make money. By then, we will be the biggest taxpayers in the Great Xia Dynasty! Vice Sect Leader Gao was outraged: Have you ever thought that the prices elsewhere wouldn''t be as outrageous as in Seek Dao Sect? Can the consumption level on holidays be the same as normal days? You only look at the immediate profits, without considering the long term! The most important thing is, once we start a chain, who could guarantee that all believers can barbecue at our level! Prepare to head out. Let''s go to the martial arts plaza! Lu Yang sighed in secret. The original plan was to use the customers to hold them back, giving this group of people a chance. Unfortunately, the skewers sold out too fast and couldn''t hold on until the event ended. To make the Dream Pillow work to its fullest, we need a specific position. Little Lu, you three lead us to the martial arts plaza for location scouting. Once the time is right, activate the Immortal Treasure immediately. By then, you''ll be the heroes! Lu Yang, with his chest hanging down and serious expression, looked like a brave martyr. We don''t want the credit; we are ready to dedicate ourselves to the Eternity Sect with no second thought! Good, I knew I didn''t judge wrong! Vice Sect Leader Liu greatly appreciated Lu Yang. He really was worthy of being the sect leader''s special attention. The sect leader of the Eternity Sect led his subordinates to the martial arts plaza and dispersed to their positions. Vice Sect Leader Liu watched the battle on the martial arts plaza, nodding approvingly. The disciples of the Five Great Immortal Sects were indeed commendable; their battle strategy was impeccable. He said to the illustrious sect leader: Little Lu, watch these battles carefully; they''ll be very helpful for you. Chapter 175 – 174: Take Action! _1 Chapter 175: Chapter 174: Take Action! _1 lease reading n novelcool.?M The fifth match of the Nascent Soul Group was nearing its conclusion. It was against Ma Tianyang, who had once been challenged by Fairy Eternity. Vice Sect Leader Liu commented, Ma Tianyang, who is at the late stage of the Nascent Soul level, is matched against a disciple from the Five Elements Sect at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Both are from the Immortal Sect and have similar resources. At this point, the external skills won''t help much. Instead, the difference in cultivation levels will matter. Even a small gap could decide the outcome. Ma Tianyang is on the brink of defeat. As Vice Sect Leader Liu stated, Ma Tianyang was gradually losing ground. His opponent was getting stronger and bolder, aiming to defeat him in one go. Ma Tianyang was a talisman cultivator. The various talismans he drew were top-tier commodities, so prized that small clans would regard them as invaluable heirlooms, capable of delivering a fatal blow in a critical situation to save the family. Unfortunately for Ma Tianyang, his opponent was a cultivator who could commander thunder. Loud and terribly fast, every thundering strike deftly disrupted Ma Tianyang''s talisman drawing rhythm, denying him the advantage of a talisman cultivator. Just when the opponent thought the outcome was fixed and pressed his advantage, Ma Tianyang gave a mighty push with both palms. Countless dimly flashing talisman patterns assembled into an imposing mountain, suppressing the opponent. His opponent was under the weight of the mountain, unable to mobilize even a fraction of his spiritual essence. His defeat came in a daze, A Mountain- Sealing Talisman! This talisman can''t be stored on paper. It must be drawn on the spot. But even you need five minutes to draw it. Where did you find that time? Ma Tianyang sneered, I''ve been drawing it all along. You just didn''t notice. How could that be? Where did you draw it? Ma Tianyang pointed to his body, Blood vessels. While I was fighting with you, I kept adjusting the position of my blood vessels. I@# % The Field Array of the Martial Arts Platform was comprehensive and user- friendly, including an automatic profanity filter, replacing any foul language with beeping noises for the spectators. His opponent thought that after observing the ways of the Seek Dao Sect for so long, he was close to mastering them. He hadn''t expected to be so far off the mark. Vice Sect Leader Liu''s eyes twitched. He hadn''t expected Ma Tianyang to pull such a trick and had overlooked it. Blood contained spiritual essence, and adjusting the position of the blood vessels to create talisman patterns was feasible, even ingenious, without any loss of spiritual essence. But seriously, who would think of drawing talisman patterns using blood vessels? Vice Sect Leader Liu said nonchalantly, schooling Lu Yang, Don''t learn this style of fighting. Tying knots in your blood vessels can cause blood clots. Lu Yang felt Vice Sect Leader Liu was overthinking. He heard that Senior Brother Ma Tianyang could even undo dead knots in blood vessels. After the Nascent Soul Group ended, it was on to the final group, the Spirit Transformation Group. This was the highest-level showdown of the exchange event. It was a rare opportunity to witness a duel between two cultivators at the Spirit Transformation stage, with incredible benefits! Representing the Seek Dao Sect in the Spirit Transformation Group was a senior from Elixir Cauldron Peak named Lu Wang, whom Lu Yang had not met before. People around them whispered, It''s Senior Brother Lu, we haven''t seen him in along time. I heard that during his Golden Core formation, he failed three times. He wasn''t satisfied with his First-grade Golden Core. Why is that? He insists that a Golden Core is a type of elixir and that without elixir patterns and an elixir fragrance, it''s worthless. Hence, he constantly attempted to form a Golden Core that had the fragrance. Did he succeed? He did. Senior Brother Lu did succeed in forming a Golden Core with fragrance. What''s so special about that Golden Core? It smells particularly fragrant. II II Lu Yang asked his subordinate, Little Liu, who do you think will win? Um? Vice Sect Leader Liu thought he had heard wrong. What did this kid just call him? Lu Yang explained casually, Your portrayal in public is as my temporarily hired employee, and I am your boss. We need to keep up the act. If I show too much respect, it will seem fake. Our plan is on the verge of execution, we can''t slip up now! Vice Sect Leader Liu nodded, accepting Lu Yang''s point. Lu Wang has quite a reputation in the Spirit Transformation stage, and few are willing to face him. He practices a dual cultivation method of elixirs and poisons, with his poisons being stronger. Unfortunately for Lu Wang, he encountered an opponent who counters him. I''ve heard of his opponent, who has lived in the Five Poisons Pit since childhood and has developed immunity to all kinds of poisons. Against such an opponent, Lu Wang''s skills are ineffective. On the Martial Arts Platform, Lu Wang was matches against a disciple from the Five Elements Sect. Initially, Lu Wang tried testing his opponent with Bone- Corrosive Toxic Smoke, but as Vice Sect Leader Liu said, the opponent was not afraid at all, and the smoke had no effect on him. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is going to be tough, Lu Wang found this challenging. His opponent sneered, Lu Wang, just admit defeat. You''d win against anyone else but against me, you''re destined to lose! The fight at the Spirit Transformation stage was not limited to the ground. The combatants flew, burrowed, and had their rounds of victory and defeat. Lu Wang was at a disadvantage since his opponent was stronger. Lu Wang took out an elixir for strength enhancement, which was allowed in the competition. Just as he was about to consume it, his opponent snatched it away and swallowed it. The opponent sneered, You want to use an elixir? You''d have to get the chance to do so! As soon as the elixir entered his stomach, the opponent felt his strength draining rapidly. What''s happening! The opponent was shocked. This wasn''t supposed to happen. Lu Wang punched him flying, That''s the Ten-elephants Strength Pill. It gives the consumer the strength of ten elephants. But it''s meant for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage. In other words, you can only unleash the equivalent strength of ten Foundation Establishment stage elephants. You &%*# You should be content. It''s a favor that I didn''t give you a libido-enhancing version of the Ten-elephants Strength Pill. Lu Wang threw his opponent off the platform. Following the Spirit Transformation Group, Vice Sect Leader Liu didn''t predict a single of the four subsequent matches correctly. It wasn''t that Vice Sect Leader Liu lacked insight. But the Spirit Transformation stage fighters from the Seek Dao Sect were too unpredictable. Vice Sect Leader Liu took deep breaths to compose himself. It was nearly time to act, and he couldn''t allow his frustration to affect his mood. He noticed everyone had taken their positions to form the Dream Pillow Array to maximize the effects of the Dream Pillow. According to Fairy Eternity''s introduction, it was a sleep array she often used. It worked wonders. Vice Sect Leader Liu heard the members of the Seek Dao Sect begin the closing remark, The friendly exchange between the Seek Dao Sect and the Five Elements Sect has officially ended. We''re glad to have shared this wonderful time with everyone Everyone''s attention was on the podium. It was the perfect time to act! Vice Sect Leader Liu raised his hand and bellowed, Attack! The Seek Dao Sect disciples hidden around heard the command and appeared to lunge at the top brass of the Eternity Sect. They remembered Lu Yang saying that someone would give the order to attack. They were to act as soon as they heard it. Before, they had guessed who would give the order. The mystery was now solved. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect saluted Vice Sect Leader Liu, who was still somewhat baffled, considering him a hero. So Vice Sect Leader Liu was also one of our undercover agents, who had successfully risen to the position of Vice Sect Leader. Chapter 176 – 175: Tofu Supreme! _i Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Tofu Supreme! _i lease reading n novelcool.?M The higher-ups of the Eternity Sect were completely dumbfounded when a group of people suddenly emerged from the crowd and swooped them up in potato sacks, right after they had collectively recited the grand ancient words. The higher-ups of the Eternity Sect were baffled; bagged, bound, and taken hostage was already disconcerting enough, but why was the Seek Dao Sect so proficient with this tactic? Weren''t they a righteous sect? The Eternity Sect higher-ups had been chanting in an ancient language, paired with the Immortal Treasure Dream Pillow; the content of their words was profound, beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Until now, no one had been able to break its mystery. The Eternity Sect surmised that it was an ancient Immortal Art that drove the Immortal Treasures, while others suggested it was an ancient speech to awaken the Immortal Treasures. Regardless, it could be confirmed that the Dream Pillow paired with the ancient words was an unparalleled weapon of the same level. The Master of the Eternity Sect speculated that the Immortal Eternity was well-versed in the rules of dream Immortal Dao. The phrase Many dreams over thousands of autumns, which year is tonight? was a poetic description by cultivators of the ancient times, referring to the Immortal Eternity. Upon verification, the Master of the Eternity Sect also discovered that the Qilin Immortal had once expressed the desire to keep the Immortal Eternity in eternal slumber. This implies that, despite the Five Immortals of the Ancients being equally formidable, the Qilin Immortal must have feared the Immortal Eternity and did not wish for them to awaken! The Master of the Eternity Sect thus declared. Vice Sect Leader Liu shook his head, breaking off his thoughts. He realized that the Seek Dao Sect had been prepared in advance, they were turtles in a jar, ensnared in a trap. Who''s the traitor?! Vice Sect Leader Liu suddenly realized Lu Yang, who was by his side earlier, was nowhere to be seen. He abruptly looked up to see Lu Yang standing on the podium, speaking. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seemed that Lu Yang noticed Vice Sect Leader Liu looking at him, he glanced at him, flashed a breezy smile, then continued, After this exchange, everyone must It''s you! Vice Sect Leader Liu was boiling over with rage. He never would have believed that Lu Yang was a traitor. Did the Seek Dao Sect turn Lu Yang? No, if he could stand on the podium, it means he was a part of the Seek Dao Sect all along! Could he be a high-ranking member?! Ha, devious Lu Yang, do you think you''ve won! Vice Sect Leader Liu expressed a desperate and crazed look, pulling out the Immortal Treasure Dream Pillow from his storage ring. Let me show you the power of Immortal Treasures. Even if I am alone, I can master this treasure! After spewing out a mouthful of essence blood on the Dream Pillow, a surreal green glow emanated from it. The glow, akin to ripples, spread out into the surroundings. Everything that came into contact with the green ripples, friend or foe, fell into a deep sleep. Whether they were disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, the Five Elements Sect, or even the high-ranking members of the captured Eternity Sect, they all swayed and fell to the ground, producing gradually louder snores after being swept across by the green ripples. The snoring continued on and on. The martial arts arena was supposed to be the bustling heart of the Seek Dao Sect, but now it was eerily silent, with only the sound of snoring echoing throughout. Even the Sect elders on the grandstand couldn''t resist the power of the Dream Pillow and were drawn into a dream state. Vice Sect Leader Liu was visibly weakened, but he didn''t care and laughed madly. Ha ha ha, what can the Seek Dao Sect or Five Elements Sect do? This will teach you to underestimate the Eternity Sect! Full of murderous intent, Vice Sect Leader Liu saw this as an opportunity to decimate the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. I have to be quick. Once the Transcendence Tribulation Stage members of the Seek Dao Sect notice the commotion here, they''re bound to come. Even though I possess an Immortal Treasure and have made a blood sacrifice, I might not be able to withstand the power of a Great Power at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, Vice Sect Leader Liu muttered to himself. Those at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage were hidden in the deepest part of Sect, guarding secrets, seeking the Dao, or secluded from worldly matters, and very rarely took action. As far as he knew, among the Five Great Immortal Sects, only the Abbot of the Suspension Temple was at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. The remaining four Sect Masters were in the Unification Stage. The Abbot of the Suspension Temple was from the previous generation. No one from their generation had reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. As long as no one from the Transcendence Tribulation Stage showed up, with his Immortal Treasure, he was the most powerful amongst them! How dare you plot murder under my watch? A mocking voice tinged with cold indifference interrupted Vice Sect Leader Liu''s reverie. Recognizing the voice, Vice Sect Leader Liu''s head jolted up in surprise only to discover that Lu Yang was not asleep! How is this possible! Swiftly, his surprise turned into sheer terror. Lu Yang''s lack of sleep indicated that he''s a Great Power at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! Everything added up. How Lu Yang, seemingly at Foundation Establishment Stage, could have a higher position in the Seek Dao Sect. The only explanation was that Lu Yang''s cultivation level was far above his! Who the hell are you! Vice Sect Leader Liu demanded sharply. Being at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, Lu Yang must be a famed Great Power, yet he could not match Lu Yang to any of the ones he knew of. Lu Yang stood on the podium, his hands clasped behind him and his robe billowing like a banished Immortal Sword. With a flick of his robe he launched himself downward. I, am the Lord of Tofu! Now past midnight, bathed under the moonlight, he appeared as a noticeable streak in the darkness. As if he was nature''s favorite, garnering the attention of all. Lu Yang released his energy, those bathed in the moonlight could feel a force far stronger than Unification stage emanating from him. Vice Sect Leader Liu couldn''t help but bow in awe. From beginning to end, I strike. Ripping the dark clouds apart with a gleaming sword, the ethereal blue Immortal Sword, descended like divine punishment, carrying the wrath of the Gods and the indifference of the Immortals to chastise all evildoers. Facing a sword of such unimaginable power, Vice Sect Leader Liu hadn''t even the energy to retaliate. He felt his body freeze in place, unable to move. All he could do was lift his head, eyes widening in shock, watching as the blue Immortal Sword fell towards him. The Immortal Sword pierced through Vice Sect Leader Liu''s head. The sword is an ominous object, I do not wish to kill. Lord of Tofu had a cold look on his face as he turned and walked away, leaving an eternal silhouette behind. In reality, the crowd gathered around, watching Vice Sect Leader Liu lay on the floor twitching in his sleep. They were curious about the dream Lu Yang had concocted for him. In actuality, Lu Yang had been standing by Vice Sect Leader Liu all along. The figure speaking on the podium was the Grand Elder. Once Vice Sect Leader Liu noticed that Lu Yang wasn''t there beside him, he had already entered the dream state. With Yun Zhi''s understanding of how to use the Dream Pillow, an item belonging to Fairy Eternity, she activated the Dream Pillow from inside her storage ring directly, sinking Vice Sect Leader Liu into deep slumber and allowing Lu Yang to weave him a dream. As for the other high ranking members, including Vice Sect Leader Gao, they were actually bagged and captured. It''s clearly my pillow, why don''t I get to use it! Fairy Eternity also wanted to join in the fun but was blocked by Lu Yang. I''ll help you explore it for you. Over thirty thousand years have passed, maybe it has already gone bad. Lu Yang took the dream-weaving ability for granted. By the way, did you use to need someone to sing in the past when using the Dream Pillow? Lu Yang thought about the grandiose spectacle of the high- ranking members of the Eternity Sect chanting some ancient language as if they were offering sacrifices to some great entity. What were these people singing, anyway? Fairy Eternity thought for a moment before saying, It''s a lullaby that I played with a doll when I was about to sleep. The lyrics are like, ''Sleep, sleep, my dear little baby'' The gusto with which the high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect sang was completely at odds with the actual lullaby, and it took her a moment to realize what they were singing. Lu Yang: Chapter 177 – 176: Shangguan Yu_1 Chapter 177: Chapter 176: Shangguan Yu_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Eh, so this is the high-ranking member of the Eternity Sect that you guys captured. A voice suddenly emerged from behind Lu Yang, startling him. He turned around and saw junior Sister Shangguan Yu. Why would he give up a successful barbecue shop and instead choose to join a demonic sect? Shangguan Yu, shaking her head and savoring her skewer, seemed to pity these individuals. Anyway, you guys from the Seek Dao Sect did a great job capturing someone so significant. It has been years since you caught someone this influential. I hope you can extract some useful information from him. Shangguan Yu patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, laughing: I think you''re a natural fit for the Seek Dao Sect. Keep up the good work, I believe in you. Perhaps you might even surpass Daoist Buyu! Yun Zhi interjected: Of course he can surpass Master. Shangguan Yu scratched her head. Actually, she had been implying that Lu Yang''s creativity could surpass Daoist Buyu. Had Xiao Yun misunderstood something? Well, never mind. Too tiring to explain. Just as Lu Yang was about to say something, Shangguan Yu disappeared into thin air as if utilizing some sort of method. Up in the stands, the Grand Elder was maintaining order: Everyone, stay calm. It''s just a few Unification Stage demonic sect disciples armed with Immortal Treasures trying to ambush us. It''s not a big deal. The Grand Elder wore an expression that said, This happens all the time in our Seek Dao Sect, You guys from the Five Elements Sect haven''t experienced this yet, huh? These people can''t even cause a ripple here. Qiu Jin'' an was sure that this guy was flaunting it in front of him. A Unification Stage demonic disciple launching a surprise attack with Immortal Treasures would cause the Five Elements Sect to go on full alert. Meanwhile, the Seek Dao Sect still had the mood to flirt around. These guys really do have prominent guts. From the Eternity Sect? Qiu Jin''an recalled that Yun Zhi knew about some secrets of the Eternity Sect, so she must hold special clues. A Unification Stage member would undoubtedly hold a high position in the Eternity Sect. The Seek Dao Sect has landed a big fish this time. Qiu Jin''an looked on with envy. If they dig a little deeper into this big fish, they would undoubtedly discover many valuable things. Why do they always encounter such good luck? Indeed. The Grand Elder replied in a sophisticated tone. Qiu Jin'' an suppressed his urge to strike the Grand Elder and bargained: The Five Great Immortal Sects share a common enemy. If you guys manage to extract some information, don''t forget to share it with us. The Grand Elder nonchalantly replied: Sure, as long as you admit that the Five Elements Sect is inferior to the Seek Dao Sect and become our little brother, we''ll share any information with you. Feng Zhengxian, don''t go too far! Among the nine disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, only Daoist Buyu is the one I can''t defeat! Qiu Jin''an slammed the table, stretching and causing his bones to creak. The Grand Elder gave a cold laugh, snapped his fingers, and the Elders from two to eight appeared behind him lined up like a peacock spreading its feathers. Qiu Jin''an felt an oppressive aura suffocating him. The Sixth Elder was here. The Grand Elder let out a smug smile, but before he could say anything, he found himself unable to speak. With no other choice, he sent a message to the Sixth Elder: Sixth Junior Sister, when will you be able to control your Immortal body? Sixth Elder rolled her eyes: Be content. Among the recorded Pure Immortal Bodies in history, mine has the best control. The previous Pure Immortal Body, Qi Qianqian, repelled spiritual energy around her after she reached the Unification Stage, making her give up cultivation. Apparently, an Immortal body has its drawbacks. With the Sixth Elder''s intervention, the Grand Elder no longer felt like ridiculing Qiu Jin''an. The Sixth Elder tactfully left, considering the closing ceremony hadn''t finished yet. As long as she stayed, the Grand Elder and Qiu Jin''an wouldn''t even be able to read the closing speech. The disciples of the Five Elements Sect had lost horribly to the Seek Dao Sect, with few victories. The disciples of the Five Elements Sect weren''t just sheltered people; they had suffered many hardships and had a plethora of experience and insight in battle. But, the unusual tactics of the Seek Dao Sect still caught them by surprise, rendering their previous experiences useless. The matches that the Seek Dao Sect lost were due to the sect''s disciples occasionally displaying abnormal behavior. For instance, in one Golden Core Stage match, a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect started fiercely, contradicting his usual persona. Just as the disciple from the Five Elements Sect was about to lose, the Seek Dao Sect''s disciple suddenly collapsed from exhaustion. With his dying breath, he said to the referee: It was a do-or-die battle I ingested a poison pill before the match it will take effect in five minutes and I will only take the antidote after I leave the stage If I can''t defeat my opponent in five minutes I will undoubtedly die I I can''t hold on I really want to win one match The referee watched as the man was nearing his end; he didn''t have the antidote on him, so he quickly took out two of the same poison pills to prolong his life for ten more minutes. He then found the antidote from outside the ring and saved his life. After the two of them read the closing speech in a halfhearted manner, they said their reluctant goodbyes. It was clear from their interaction that the relationship between the Five Great Immortal Sects was deep C completely unlike the rumors that the Seek Dao Sect was alienating the other four Immortal Sects. Hha, Sect Leader Qiu, you should visit our Seek Dao Sect more often. Definitely, definitely. If there''s a chance, I''ll certainly come to the Seek Dao Sect again to broaden my horizons. At the same time, they both secretly cursed: Finally, I don''t have to see this old guy anymore. The Second Elder was genuinely concerned about Shangguan Yu: If you re ever bullied in the Five Elements Sect, come and find me. I''ve watched Qiu Jin''an grow up since he was little. He may look honest, but he''s actually quite cunning. Don''t let him deceive you! Shangguan Yu laughed and said that Qiu Jin''an dared not deceive her. The Second Elder felt heartache, saying that it was precisely because she was too innocent that Qiu Jin''an deceived her. Qiu Jin''an stood between them, his face so dark that it looked like it could drip water: Ba the Second, I''ve told you before, stay away from her! The Second Elder was nonchalant: Don''t try to scare me. Everyone knows that Shangguan Yu is your half-sister with the same father. I''ve made inquiries. Your father only has one son; you don''t have any sisters. We''ve known each other since childhood, who doesn''t know whom? You don t even have a fiance, and Shangguan Yu is not related to you in any way. What right do you have to stop me? Qiu Jin''an was furious: She''s my mother! The Second Elder responded defensively: Even if she''s your motherwhat? What did you say? Instinctually, the Second Elder began to fight back, but halfway through, he noticed something was amiss. How did they go from discussing girlfriends to talking about mothers? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Grand Elder, along with the others, quietly took a few steps back. Probably because they had been beaten so many times when they were younger, they felt a natural fear and a desire to avoid the older generation. The disciples of the Five Elements Sect reacted even more strongly. One of the Five Elements Sect''s five big mysteries had finally been solved. No wonder people in the Cultivation World say you can t judge age by appearance. It seems to be true! I remember someone once came to propose marriage, but the Sect Leader kicked them out with a stem face. At the time, I thought he was just being overprotective of his sister. I never realized the truth was like this. Qiu Jin''an turned his head towards Shangguan Yu, who was watching the spectacle, despair and helplessness permeating his tone: Mom, you too. You can''t just hide your identity on purpose just to look younger, do you know how many misunderstandings it''s caused? Shangguan Yu felt her son was unfilial: How am I trying to look younger? Am I not just eighteen years old? Besides, what''s wrong with pretending to be your sister? Your father even agreed! My dad''s tomb is taller than me! Did he appear in your dreams? Chapter 178 – 177: Dream Pillow_l Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Dream Pillow_l lease reading n novelcool.?M The grass on my dad''s grave is taller than I am! You''re not that short, Shangguan Yu murmured. After learning Shangguan Yu''s identity, Uncle Ba''s eyes lit up and patted Qiu Jin''an on the shoulder, From now on, you can call me Old Ba. Get lost! Qiu Jin''an shook off Uncle Ba''s hand. Seek Dao Sect indeed wasn''t a place for him to stay for long, he had vented a lifetime of anger on the sect. Qiu, I think Seek Dao Sect is quite fun. It''s rare for us to visit, why don''t we stay a few more days? Shangguan Yu suggested. Qiu Jin''an took Shangguan Yu, turned around without looking back, and left by boat. Shangguan Yu kept talking incessantly, I''ve been educating you since you were young. Don''t lose your temper, stay cool when dealing with things, and be calm. Look at you, you''re a grown-up now, but you''re still quick to anger even as a Sect Leader. It''s not good Qiu Jin''an kept sullenly silent without responding. Shangguan Yu wiped her tears, My son has grown up, he''s starting to be disobedient. Out of helplessness, Qiu Jin''an responded, Mom, can you stop acting like a child? What''s wrong with being a child? Your father liked me this way. I Qiu Jin''an stammered at a loss for words, unsure of how his father ended up falling for his mother in the first place. On the flying boat, Qiu Jin''an assigned the task, Everyone, write a two- thousand words reflection on this visit to Seek Dao Sect. It must include introspection, self-reflection, and the next steps. Hand it to me tomorrow! At once, protesting cries filled the air. At the entrance gate of Seek Dao Sect, Uncle Ba waved goodbye to the flying boat in relaxed contentment, What do you think, do I have a chance with Shangguan Yu? The Grand Elder looked Uncle Ba up and down dismissively, Even I''m more handsome than you, yet you dare to chase after her? The Third Elder sighed sagely, Second Brother, I don''t mind you switching the generation, but I''m afraid Master won''t agree to it. He is suppressing Captive Peak, perhaps he won''t need your help. The elders strictly adhered to a tradition of kicking a man when he is down, each convincing Uncle Ba to not be too desperate. Get lost! Uncle Ba roared in anger. What kind of brothers are these? They couldn''t say a single nice word. Let''s go, let''s go have a look at the high-ranking members of Eternity Sect we''ve captured. said Grand Elder, stating the important matter that needed to be handled urgently. The disciples at Seek Dao Sect were gathered around the high-ranking members of Eternity Sect at the Martial Arts Square, pointing and gawking at them like they were rare creatures. This time we were not able to capture all of the Eternity Sect members who infiltrated the Seek Dao Sect; two Rudder Masters and a sect patriarch are still at large, disguising as disciples of Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang held the Dream Pillow, looking it over from left to right, fascinated. This was his first time seeing immortal treasures. The Dream Pillow was a porcelain pillow-shaped artifact, the porcelain was turquoise in color, and an open green lotus was painted on it with colored glaze. Is this the Dream Pillow that Little Lu talked about? The Grand Elder and others came over, very interested in the immortal treasure. Here, let me study it, the Grand Elder took the Dream Pillow. His special expertise was in dreams, so he was very interested in this kind of item that could force people to sleep. The Grand Elder tried to input a thread of spiritual essence to activate the immortal treasure, but the spiritual essence sank like a stone in the sea. The Dream Pillow showed no response. This is interesting, said the Grand Elder, now more curious about how to operate the Dream Pillow. Yun Zhi wanted to share how to use it with the Grand Elder, but seeing his excitement, she ultimately kept mum. Let the Grand Elder figure it out on his own. Despite using various methods, Grand Elder failed to activate the Dream Pillow, and he was a bit frustrated. How do you use this thing? Vice Sect Leader Gao, the prisoner at the foot of the stage, laughed when he saw this, Stupid, this is a treasure of our sect. How could mundane people like you be qualified to use this item? While the Grand Elder was still studying, Vice Sect Leader Gao was laughing at him. The five high-ranking members of Eternity Sect would occasionally let out strange, mocking laughter. Finally, the Grand Elder could no longer bear it. He picked up the porcelain pillow and heavily hit Vice Sect Leader Gao on the head with it, causing him to instantly fall asleep. So that''s how you use immortal treasures. the Grand Elder mused, now knowing how to use the Dream Pillow. Yun Zhi could no longer contain herself and reminded him, Grand Elder, if you form a green lotus on the back of the pillow with spiritual essence just like the one in the front, you will be able to activate the pillow. So that''s how it is. Grand Elder formed a green lotus on the back of the pillow with spiritual essence and then hit another high-ranking member of Eternity Sect on the head, causing the person to immediately fall asleep. It''s actually quite handy. Grand Elder returned the pillow to Lu Yang, and Lu Yang tried using it as Eldest Senior Sister directed. However, it didn''t react at all. Fairy Eternity scoffed, Do you really think you can activate my treasure with your Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unsure of what to do, Lu Yang handed the pillow over to his Eldest Senior Sister for her to deal with. Yun Zhi orderly formed an imprint with one hand. The imprint slowly seeped into the Dream Pillow, and after it disappeared, she handed the pillow to the Grand Elder. Grand Elder, you''re the best in our Sect at using dream arts. This item can be the most effective in your hands. I have left an imprint on the pillow, so even if someone else steals it, I can track it down. The Grand Elder was both surprised and delighted. He thanked Yun Zhi profusely. This was an extremely precious immortal treasure. Having it would significantly boost his combat ability. He was already the most formidable in the Unification Stage. With this immortal treasure, he would become an invincible existence in the Unification Realm. Daoist Buyu would have to be careful, lest he fall for his traps! Yun Zhi then recited an ancient phrase, asking the Grand Elder to remember it. She said that if he recited this phrase when using the Dream Pillow, it would increase the latter''s power. The Grand Elder, out of curiosity, asked Yun Zhi if she knew the meaning of this ancient phrase. Yun Zhi made a weird face and told the Grand Elder it would be better if he didn''t know the meaning of the phrase. Why is your pillow named Dream Pillow? Lu Yang asked Fairy Eternity. Is it because, when you were cooking rice porridge, you lied on the pillow and fell asleep, living out your life in the dream. When you woke up, the porridge was still not cooked? I remember a certain legend was like this. Fairy Eternity nodded, Your guess is pretty close. That was when the pillow had just been refined, and I invited Ying Tian Immortal and others over for a meal. The main dish was rice porridge. At the time, I was thinking about other things, and the rice porridge got overcooked and started to bubble up and looked as if it was going to spill out. This is when I remembered something Jiuchong Immortal said. When doing experiments, if the liquid starts to boil, throw a few broken porcelain pieces in, and it won''t boil over. I didn''t have any broken porcelain on hand, only the porcelain pillow. So I threw the pillow into the rice porridge. When I scooped it out, the pillow was covered with rice porridge. Hence, it was named Dream Pillow. Lu Yang: Does this have anything to do with what I guessed? Then, after you threw it in, did the porridge spill over? Lu Yang was concerned about the aftermath. It didn''t. Just as Lu Yang was about to compliment that this method was reliable, Fairy Eternity continued, I used too much force and broke the pot. Fairy Eternity looked a little scared, Thankfully Ying Tian Immortal and the others stood me up. Otherwise, if there was no staple food for the meal, I would have been so embarrassed. It''s said that immortals can avoid disasters, and it seems the saying held true. Chapter 179 – 178 The Immortal Named Yellow Bean_1 Chapter 179: Chapter 178 The Immortal Named Yellow Bean_1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Go to Captive Peak and see if we can find out the location of the Eternity Sect''s headquarters. Yun Zhi beckoned, causing the Eternity Sect members to lose control of their bodies, floating in mid-air, following her from behind. After pondering for a moment, Yun Zhi called Lu Yang as well: Come over as well, we might need you. It hasn''t been long since Lu Yang''s last visit to Captive Peak, and now he was back again. Captive Peak was monotonous and oppressive, just as always. In the cell, Lu Yang saw the ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator from Three Stand Cave Heaven C the Blood Demon Venerable. The current Blood Demon Venerable had only his spirit left, no longer as relentless and defiant as he was upon first meeting C hearing the footsteps of Eldest Senior Sister, he shrank to a corner of the cell, shivering with terror. The Eldest Senior Sister walked straight past him, not even sparing him a glance. The white-haired child, pretending to be aged, welcomed the arrival of Yun Zhi and Lu Yang: Little Yun has come again. Who''d she bring this time? At this point, Lu Yang already knew that the previous Sect Leader, the white- haired child, was called Tang Shengyi. Two vice sect leaders of the Eternity Sect, five high supervising members. Goodness, all these heavyweights you''ve captured. Have you raided the Eternity Sect''s nest? Tang Shengyi was somewhat shocked, his disciple truly had some remarkable skills. They all walked into their own traps. Vice Sect Leader Liu and Vice Sect Leader Gao both roused at this time, and upon hearing what Yun Zhi said, they started hurling curses. Sneaky Seek Dao Sect, you clearly deceived me into coming here. Such great lengths all of you went to, placing a Transcendance Tribulation Stage infiltrator in the Eternity Sect, winning our trust! Clearly, Vice Sect Leader Liu hadn''t entirely woken up yet. Vice Sect Leader Gao whispered a reminder: Wake up. What nonsense about an infiltrator? Vice Sect Leader Liu was slightly confused: Isn''t it Lu Yang? Yun Zhi silently watched Lu Yang, also wanting to know what kind of dream Lu Yang had spun for Vice Sect Leader Liu. Lu Yang coughed awkwardly, feeling too embarrassed to recount the dream, changing the subject: Hurry up and question them. What tools will you need C chilli water, tiger bench, or a water-soaked whip? The two vice sect leaders, both having spent hundreds if not thousands of years amidst the demonic sect, were ruthless and heartless. Ordinary interrogation methods scarcely made them blink an eye. Ha, young man, do you think we''ll spill our sect''s secrets just because you use these methods? Impossible! The Righteous Path is ignorant and unknowing, and yet you''re trying to prevent us from resurrecting the Immortal Eternity. When the ancient era returns, if the Immortal Eternity does not awaken, who will protect us? Subduing demons and eliminating monsters, it sounds good, but you don''t realize that it is precisely your actions that are endangering the future of the human race! The two vice sect leaders were taking turns to mock the ignorance of the Righteous Path. We don''t need to complicate things yet. Yun Zhi stopped Lu Yang. After asking the white-haired child to leave, she said to Lu Yang: Fairy, come out and meet your believers. Behind Lu Yang, a fairy appeared, looking like a mirage. With her bare feet exposed, bright eyes, and white teeth, her dress floating in the air, the fairy radiated elegance and refinement. Are you two my believers? Fairy Eternity had a cold expression, her gaze as placid as an ancient well, looking at the two vice sect leaders as if they were mere insects. In Central Continent, those at the Unification stage were weighty figures, considered ancestors in the sects, major officers in the dynasties, and mysterious legends in the Jianghu (pugilistic world). However, when it comes to an Immortal, Unification stage cultivators are simply not on the same level. Who are you! The two vice sect leaders demanded an answer, trying to mask their panic with loud voices. They didn''t know why, but upon seeing the Fairy, they felt an impulse to worship her. Fairy Eternity laughed nonchalantly and said: I am Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity? Upon hearing Fairy Eternity''s claim, the two vice sect leaders felt an unsettling unease. How does this title resemble Immortal Eternity so much? Is it a coincidence? Fairy Eternity continued: You have been deceived, there has never been an Immortal Eternity. It is only me, Fairy Eternity. Someone fears my resurrection, and wants to conceal my existence with the laughable title of ''Immortal Eternity''. How ignorant, it''s laughable. There is no shortage of fools in the world who believe in the rumors spread by people behind the scenes. Fortunately, Seek Dao Sect carries the mandate of heaven, and people blessed with great destiny have taken on the cause and effect of my resurrection, invoking my true name, and resurrecting me. The two Vice Sect Leaders felt a chill at the heart. This paragraph revealed too much information. What does it mean that there has never been an Immortal Eternity? What does it mean to fear Fairy Eternity? Moreover, the so-called Seek Dao Sect carrying the mandate of heaven and the people with great destiny it''s frightening to think about. So, we''re not actually venerating Immortal Eternity, we''re venerating you? Vice Sect Leader Liu raised his head and looked at the sacred Fairy Eternity, feeling uncertain and uneasy in his heart. Correct. You''ve been deceived. I am not a person who likes blood and murder. The rumors that I enjoy killing are baseless and ridiculous. Fairy Eternity instructed: To realize one''s mistake and correct it is the best virtue. Now, if you tell this cultivator called Yun Zhi the location of the Eternity Sect headquarters, there is still a chance to rectify the mistakes. Vice Sect Leader Gao suddenly asked: Fairy, can you tell us your true immortal name? Fairy Eternity nodded, speaking her true name in a calm tone: My immortal name is Yellow Bean. The expressions of the two Vice Sect Leaders suddenly became excited: I knew it! You are a fraudster sent by the Seek Dao Sect! How could a respected fairy have such a name? It''s obviously made up on the spot! Got you, didn''t I? Yellow Bean? Does your family make tofu? Fairy Eternity radiated a chilling aura. If there was a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator present, they could distinguish that this was a breath surpassing the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, identifying Fairy Eternity''s identity. Unfortunately, the two Vice Sect Leaders were in the Unification stage. They failed to recognize how great this presence was. They only knew that the aura had surpassed the Unification Stage, but they did not recognize the unique aura of an Immortal. Yun Zhi slowly persuaded Fairy Eternity not to be angry: Elder Fairy, there is no need to be angry. If they don''t recognize you, I will have to resort to some means to make them reveal the location of the Eternity Sect. Only then did Fairy Eternity''s expression improve, and she returned into Lu Yang''s body. Yun Zhi then said to Lu Yang: My methods will be more cruel than last time. You are still young, so it''s better not to watch. Hearing Eldest Senior Sister''s admonishment, Lu Yang shivered and obediently left Captive Peak. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the way back, Lu Yang kindly comforted the sulking Fairy Eternity, complimenting that her name was actually quite nice and cute. Really? Fairy Eternity appeared somewhat pleased, it was rare for her to receive compliments about her name. Really, really! Lu Yang nodded repeatedly. Lu Yang looked up at the moon and thought about something: Speaking of which, I don''t know what time it is now, is it tomorrow yet? Just as Lu Yang was wondering, there was laughter in the distance. Junior Brother Lu has asked a great question, how timely, it just passed midnight, it''s now the second day! In other words, Fairy Eternity is no longer the Acting Sect Master now. Senior Brother Ma Tianyang sneered: Junior Brother Lu, did you enjoy the past three days as Acting Sect Master? I''ve heard that you have the potential for celestial greatness, capable of challenging above your level, I''d like to teach you a lesson. Senior Brother Ma Tianyang grabbed Lu Yang up to the platform like picking up a chick. When they heard Lu Yang was here, more and more Senior Brothers and Sisters began rushing this way. Lu Yang''s legs began to shake even more. Fairy, you have to take responsibility for this! In the spiritual space, Lu Yang looked angrily at Fairy Eternity. I just comforted her earlier, comforted my ass! She should be comforting me! Fairy Eternity guiltily turned her head away. WelL.this is also part of the trial. Chapter 180 - 179: Ancient Great Divine Skill Chapter 180: Chapter 179: Ancient Great Divine Skill C Spill Beans into Soldiers_1 Immortals, as the pinnacle of the cultivation system, are often associated with words like invincible, peak, and unparalleled. The legacy of the immortals is considered a treasure in the Central Continent, and countless people seek the immortal''s legacy, searching for traces of immortals and gaining half-hearted information about immortals. To obtain the legacy of an immortal, one must face immense difficulties, growing stronger with each battle, and being invincible against challengers of the same level is the most basic condition. On top of this, one has to pass the trials of the immortals, satisfying their various unreasonable demands. Lu Yang had a deep understanding of this. On the battlefield, Lu Yang was challenged by his senior brothers and sisters one after another. In his spiritual space, Lu Yang chased after Fairy Eternity, making her responsible. Yellow Bean, you stay right there! They are looking for you, so why am I the one getting hit! I''ve said it before, it''s an immortal''s test. I promise, as long as you survive tonight, I''ll teach you a supreme divine skill! Learning a supreme divine skill from you is worse than learning from Eldest Senior Sister. You stay put, I''ll showyou a mortal''s test today! You''re disrespecting an immortal! Fairy Eternity took off running, refusing to let Lu Yang catch up under any circumstances. In reality, all the experts were preparing for a wheel war against Lu Yang, the pride of heaven who could challenge higher-level opponents, repeatedly overwhelming Lu Yang. Lu Yang explained calmly, Senior brothers and sisters, I think there might be some misunderstanding between us. Actually, I have another powerful spirit in my body. Everything I did as the acting sect leader was her controlling my body. The senior brothers and sisters sneered, not believing Lu Yang''s nonsense. Were they supposed to believe he was suffering from a split personality now? Too late! Although the senior brothers and sisters were here for revenge, they did not just rush up all at once. They were all well-mannered, and rushing up all at once was barbaric. They were cultured; they queued up. There was a long line formed by the crowd below the stage. Whoever is upfront, hurry up. There are so many people waiting behind! As the strongest amongst the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Seek Dao Sect''s strength was unquestionable. Each of its disciples was a genius or prodigy. These people trained to the Golden Core Stage or above, each with their own unique insights into battle style, spiritual essence circulation, and the order of releasing magic skills. Battling these individuals would rapidly increase one''s combat experience. In this way, no matter the future opponent or their combat style, one could deal with it effortlessly. Even the disciples of the Five Elements Sect could verify this after trading blows with Seek Dao Sect disciplesit greatly improved their abilities. Outside, countless people desired to exchange experiences with Seek Dao Sect disciples and envied Lu Yang for having such an experience. But Lu Yang made it clear that he had no desire to be envied. The intense combat made Meng Jingzhou clap for joy from the stands. Despite this, Lu Yang had to admit that fighting with his senior brothers and sisters provided considerable help, both in terms of combat experience and his own realm. After every battle, the senior brothers and sisters would use their unique skills to defeat Lu Yang and then lodge various valuable elixirs like the Golden Foundation Pill and Breeze Reviving Pill into his mouth as if they were worthless. These elixirs helped him quickly recover from his injuries, consolidate his foundation, and face the next round in top form. In the process of repeated battles and taking elixirs, Lu Yang''s realm was steadily improving, which was worthy of celebration. He felt that he was just a thought away from breaking through to the mid-stage of foundation establishment. Moreover, his skills like the Three Flavored True Fire, Shrinking Land, Reduced Inches, and Tree Growing Spells became more proficient in the showdowns with his senior brothers and sisters, finding loopholes, and finding solutions. Probably this was called having great fortune in the face of life and death, where Lu Yang''s potential was even further cruelly squeezed out. For instance, Lu Yang could vomit Three Flavored True Fire, burning the opponent''s insides without damaging their exterior, therefore further enhancing his fire control ability. He could freely adjust the degree of spiciness to mild, medium, extra spicy, and explosive. He could also freely adjust the saltiness, ranging from light, normal, a bit salty, and extremely salty. However, there was still a wide gap from the saltiness level Fairy Eternity reached. For instance, Lu Yang found during the battle that he could combine the Shrinking Land, Reduced Inches, and Tree Growing Spells to first shrink the land, then reduce inches, and finally use the Tree Growing Spell to grow three mini Lu Yangs on the tree. However, Lu Yang''s current spiritual strength was weak and could not simultaneously control three versions of himself. Huh, a ginseng fruit? The one fighting with Lu Yang was Senior Sister Yi Jing. She looked in surprise at the bald, mini Lu Yang shaking on the Bodhi tree, finding it adorable. Could this be the origin of the legendary Ginseng fruit? A senior brother murmured. The Ginseng fruit had always been a legend, never really seen. A senior brother thought the other was being too imaginative: The mastery of a skill at Lu Yang''s level is unparalleled. Even if the ginseng fruit is rare, it is not as rare as Lu Yang. Another senior brother said, I also don''t think the ginseng fruit came out this way. I read in a folk history book about the genesis of the ginseng fruit. Legend has it that in ancient times, ginseng was rare, and a swindler claimed to have some. When people asked where he had found the ginseng, he said it grew on trees. And thus the name Ginseng Fruit came about. Your folk history is pretty wild. Did the book mention who the swindler was? It said his name was Ying Tian Immortal. In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity ran too fast and was an entire lap ahead of Lu Yang, but eventually, Lu Yang caught her by the wrist. Finally caught you! Lu Yang smiled gently, looking like a gracious loser. In reality, Lu Yang halted the hand of his senior brother on the verge of a strike. The Spirit Transformation Stage senior brother stopped his attack, wanting to see what Lu Yang was about to do. Among the opponents that Fairy Eternity challenged with her power, there was also this Spirit Transformation Stage Senior Brother Wu. He was here for revenge, had been queueing for half a day, and finally, it was his turn. Lu Yang took a deep breath and slowly said, Senior Brother Wu, I advise you not to push people too far. If you really push me, I won''t hesitate to act! Senior Brother Wu was not intimidated by Lu Yang and laughed, What if I do press you? Could it be you still have a fourth coupon for Acting Sect Master Experience? Senior Brother Wu did not believe Lu Yang had any more. If he had, he would have used it by now. Why would he wait till now? I don''t have a Sect Leader Experience Voucher, but I have an ancient Great Divine Skill that can defeat all enemies. As a fellow disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, I don''t want to commit a massacre within the sect! Senior Brother Wu didn''t believe Lu Yang possessed such divine skills, gave up any further chatter, and immediately attacked. Seeing that persuasion did not work, Lu Yang had no choice but to apply the skill he had just learned. See my ancient Great Divine SkillSpill Beans into Soldiers! In his spiritual space, Lu Yang forcibly handed over control to Yellow Bean. Spill Beans into Soldiers was to allow Fairy Eternity to fight instead of Lu Yang! This tactic was not to be trifled with. An immortal''s possession of a body allowed for invincibility. Even in ancient times, this was considered a formidable, forbidden spell! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity looked at the rushing Senior Brother Wu in despair; how was she supposed to fight a Spirit Transformation Realm opponent? Lu Yang, you have no reverence for immortals! Lu Yang sneered, reverence? That''s something I''ll consider if I survive the night! Chapter 181 Chapter 181: Chapter 180: Junior Brother Lu, Do You Have Any Unfulfilled Wishes?_1 Being an Immortal, Fairy Eternity had managed to survive the brutal and savage ancient times, successfully becoming an immortal and making it to the ranks of the Five Immortals. Apart from having exceptional luck, she also had a myriad of aces up her sleeve. A chilly edge revealed itself in Fairy Eternity''s eyes. Her opponent''s cultivation level was too high, and normal methods were certainly inadequate. As such, she couldn''t blame her for being merciless. She directly employed a forbidden spell concerning time C the Playing Dead Technique! With a thud, Fairy Eternity fell to the ground as if lifeless. Motionless, without a pulse, heartbeat or discernible soul. Senior Brother Wu was scared out of his wits. He hadn''t even made a move, and she was already dead? Maybe we should bury her? someone suggested from the crowd. Indeed, her funeral should be grand. Senior Brother Wu nodded. Sect Leader Lu Yang''s contributions during his tenure were evident to everyone. Fairy Eternity hurriedly rose, scaring the wits out of Senior Brother Wu. He quickly fumbled for a Yellow Talisman and stuck it on Lu Yang''s forehead. Who would have thought Brother Lu has become a zombie. Is there an unfulfilled wish you have? Senior Brother Wu recited a chant for crossing over: Dust to dust, earth to earth, everything is past now. Brother Lu, speak your wish, and your brothers will fulfill it for you. Fairy Eternity faintly spoke: My wish is to defeat Yun Zhi. Senior Brother Wu''s expression subtly changed and stuck another Yellow Talisman on Lu Yang''s mouth: Brother Lu, do you have any other unfulfilled desires? Fairy Eternity was unable to speak. Senior Brother Wu sighed with relief: It seems there''s nothing. The crowd burst into wails, they lifted Lu Yang''s still warm body and buried him in the grove of Sky Gate Mountain, leaving out only his head. Then they left Sky Gate Mountain, rushing to the Task Hall to complete tasks, accumulate contribution points, and exchange them for a chance to be the Acting Sect Leader. In the three days since Fairy Eternity became the Acting Sect Leader, she had been extraordinarily active and had piqued everyone''s interest in experiencing being an Acting Sect Leader. Being a Sect Leader seems like fun. I have some ideas that can only be realized by becoming the Sect Leader. Full of motivation, everyone headed to the Task Hall to accept tasks, shocking Dai Bufan. He had never seen everyone so enthusiastic before, as if they were rushing to buy discounted goods. In the end, the quest wall was barren. All the tasks had been taken, which made Dai Bufan''s eyes twitch. Dai Bufan sighed with relief when he got to the bottom of it. If that was the reason, he didn''t have to worry about everyone being lively for the moment. Exchanging for the Acting Sect Leader Experience coupon would require more than just completing one or two tasks. Unless someone else like Fairy Eternity managed to kill a Demon Cultivator in the Unification stage. That''s good, there has been a trend of increased tasks in recent days, which can just meet their demands. Since yesterday, there had been an increase in ordinary individuals from the Great Xia Dynasty requesting help from the Seek Dao Sect. Dai Bufan noticed the changes, kept an eye on it, and found that all those who came for help were from the same place. Upon careful inquiry, he found out that these people had heard the tales told by wandering story-tellers of the Legend of the Dao Sect, and learned about the Seek Dao Sect, a place dedicated to punishing the wicked and upholding the good. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dai Bufan pondered and figured out the underlying reason: It seems that the impact of Eldest Senior Sister''s plan of promoting the Sect through storytelling is beginning to show. However, Dai Bufan had also heard of some strange occurrences. For instance, some ordinary individuals who came to the Sect for help wanted to meet the legendary Daoist Buyu from the story Legend of the Dao Sect, the one who had dramatically turned around the waning state of the Seek Dao Sect and taken it to the forefront of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Besides the name, Dai Bufan couldn''t find any connection between the Sect Leader and the legendary Daoist Buyu. The power balance among the Five Great Immortal Sects was difficult to determine, as none could guarantee who might be hiding some old monster in their ranks. Judging their strength based on obvious battle forces was meaningless. The Seek Dao Sect had indeed been in decline, but that was several generations ago and had nothing to do with the current or previous generation. When Daoist Buyu took over the Sect, the Seek Dao Sect had already shed its declining state. However, the emergence of Yun Zhi had disrupted the balance between the Five Great Immortal Sects. Even the old monsters hidden in the forbidden land of the Great Xia imperial palace knew that they were no match for Yun Zhi in single combat, not to mention the old monsters of the Five Great Immortal Sects. In their prime, these old monsters were renowned as powerful figures who held the reins of their era and stirred wind and rain. Now they live in seclusion, their names unknown. The fact that none of them could defeat a young girl was admittedly embarrassing to disclose, so the details of Yun Zhi''s real strength were not clearly shared, only hinted at to the current generation to know their place. Although the people of this era may not know the exact strength of Yun Zhi, they remember the teachings of the old monsters C never provoke Yun Zhi. Among them, Emperor Xia did it best. Considering that Brother Lu tricked the upper echelons of the demonic sect to come here for a total wipeout this time, how much contribution points would be appropriate? Although the key step was completed by Eldest Senior Sister, the merits of Lu Yang and the others were not small either. Dai Bufan was somewhat troubled. Never mind, I won''t think about it. Let Eldest Senior Sister make the decision. Dai Bufan shrugged off the matter. In the grove on Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang''s head appeared, giving his surroundings a quick scan. The control of his body had returned to him now. Earth Escape. With a swish, Lu Yang burrowed out from the ground. Knowing that Lu Yang knew the Earth Escape technique, his senior brothers and sisters had intentionally spared him. If they had used the ''Point Ground Into Steel'' technique, Lu Yang would really have been in trouble. Congratulations, congratulations, you''ve successfully passed this Immortal''s test. Fairy Eternity clapped enthusiastically. In all seriousness, she analyzed, You''ve gained a lot this time, not only increasing your battle experience, but also visibly enhancing your various magic skills, even your cultivation level is nearing the late Foundation Establishment stage. I can guarantee, at your age, you are the strongest! Lu Yang stayed silent, looking at her with a haunted gaze. Ahem, don''t look at this immortal like that, Fairy Eternity coughed awkwardly. I told you before, as long as you pass this test, I will give you part of my heritage. You should be pleased with yourself. In the ancient times, you wouldn''t have the chance to learn this Immortal''s methods unless you became my disciple. Lu Yang skeptically looked at Fairy Eternity: Did you have disciples in ancient times? No. Fortunately, she didn''t, otherwise wouldn''t she just ruin them? Fairy Eternity, unaware of what Lu Yang was thinking, continued to speak, This time, the skill I will impart to you is of great origin. This was a spell the Time Immortal asked to learn from me after he became a Daoist, involving time and future. Although I am not as gifted in temporal magic as Time Immortal, I have a basic understanding of it, which is more than enough to teach you! What spell? Foreseeing the future! Lu Yang gasped, he hadn''t expected to have the chance to learn this renowned spell, which couldn''t be considered a regular spell anymore, but an Immortal Technique. Was the Fairy finally acting as a cheat code? Taking a beating this time seemed to have been worthwhile. Chapter 182 Chapter 182: Chapter 181: Not Family, No Entry_1 For the Time Immortal, what Lu Yang knew of was merely his title, with the rest being a mystery. However, he could still conjecture a bit. Just as Fairy Eternity has Eternity as her prefix, her characteristic being immortality, it could be inferred by the same token that Time Immortal''s characteristic is related to time. The magic skill passed down to Fairy Eternity from Time Immortal, and then from her to himself, was tantamount to acquiring blessings from two immortalsa testament to the strength of this particular magic skill! Furthermore, time-related magic skills are the rarest among all, surpassing those related to space and causality in terms of scarcity. Why would Time Immortal teach you this magic skill? Lu Yang asked. It couldn''t be that you tricked him into telling you while he was delirious, could it? The more Lu Yang thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Fairy Eternity feigned anger, Why, isn''t it normal that Time Immortal begged me to learn the magic skill, owing to my charm and personality? You must have tricked him into it when he was off his guard. What''s the real story, then? Once I complained to Time Immortal that I''d painstakingly prepared all this nutritious food to invite you guys, but no one ever came over, wasting all the food. I asked if he could teach me a magic skill that would allow me to anticipate people''s actions so I could prepare meals accordingly. Time Immortal seemed somewhat unwilling. I guessed it was because he felt that if I learned this kind of skill, he would lose his job. Fair enough. Out of consideration, I didn''t push him further. Then, what happened? Well, you know I''m a gentle, considerate, generous, and refined fairy, Fairy Eternity said, using adjectives that didn''t seem to apply to her at all. Being the considerate person I am, I acknowledged that you guys have many planets to take care of and wouldn''t necessarily have time to come over for meals. So, I offered to provide delivery service. I would do all the cooking and deliver one meal at a time to your tables. This way, the food I prepared would not go to waste, and you guys could save time. Probably realizing that my time was also precious and shouldn''t be wasted on such trifles, Time Immortal then offered to teach me the skill of ''Forecasting the Future,'' which would allow me to anticipate who would come and who wouldn''t. I told him that magic skill sounded tough, and I''d rather keep delivering the food. Time Immortal, however, insisted that the skill was very easy to learn. Seeing his enthusiasm, I reluctantly agreed to learn it. Did you manage to learn it? With a look of pride, Fairy Eternity nodded, Who do you think I am? I''m the grand Fairy! Could it be that I couldn''t learn a certain magic skill? I can predict events three days in the future with no deviations! Lu Yang regarded her with newfound respect. Being able to foresee events three days in the future was indeed worthy of one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients. Let me demonstrate for you! As she spoke, Fairy Eternity''s spirit floated out of her body. A gentle wind blew, stirring her light cyan dress, making her seem as if she had stepped out of a painting. Fairy Eternity raised her right hand, mumbling in the ancient and hard-to- understand language of the Ancients. Along with her incantation, countless golden runes emerged, dispersed in all directions, disappearing into the void. When her incantation reached a crescendo, the golden runes returned and gathered in her eyes. Fairy Eternity''s eyes glowed with golden brilliance. lean see What do you see, fairy? I can see that from tonight to tomorrow, it will turn from intermediate rain to clear weather, fifteen to nineteen degrees, with southeast wind Lu Yang: ??? Fairy Eternity continued, I can also find out that the day after tomorrow, it will turn from sunny to cloudy, seventeen to twenty-four degrees Seeing Fairy Eternity continue to present weather forecasts for the day after tomorrow, Lu Yang hurriedly interrupted. Wait a minute. Is that all you''ve learned about future forecasting? Wouldn''t Time Immortal worry about tarnishing his reputation if he knew his disciple had learned it this way? Fairy Eternity spoke to Lu Yang with deep earnestness, Your perception is too narrow. Is predicting what you''ve done or what I''ve done the only definition of forecasting the future? I, too, once had the same doubts as you. Time Immortal told me with great emphasis that weather forecasting is part of predicting the future. It can even be said that weather forecasting is even more difficult than predicting people''s actions. What does weather represent? It represents the changes in the heavens and earth. Between Heaven, Earth, and Man, Man is the last, while Heaven and Earth come first. Predicting the changes in heaven and earth is undoubtedly more difficult than predicting human behavior. My prediction of the weather is just proof that I have mastered the skill! Ordinary people, even if they want to do what I do, wouldn''t be able to! Fairy Eternity relayed again what Time Immortal had said to her to Lu Yang, feeling extremely pleased inside. The feeling of teaching studentsno, being a teacherwas pretty great. Lu Yang suspected that Fairy Eternity had been tricked by Time Immortal, but he dared not question Time Immortal since he was no match for him. Can you predict anything else? Only the weather. Lu Yang was more convinced that Fairy Eternity had been tricked by Time Immortal, but he was no match for Time Immortal. The ancient times were so cruel. The immortals didn''t have the basic human decency not to trick fools. So outrageous! Is your weather forecast reliable? Seek Dao Sect has spring all year round with rare rainfall, Lu Yang asked skeptically, doubting the success rate of the magic skill. My weather forecast is never wrong! So, you''re teaching me to predict the weather? Lu Yang gave a twitching look from the corner of his eyes, retracting his initial thoughts. This golden finger is indeed useless. What I learned is the highest realm of predicting the future, forecasting the weather, while what I''m going to teach you is the normal predicting of the future. Although your magic talent is good, it''s not up to par with mine, and you''re only at the Foundation Establishment stage. How could you possibly learn from me? Lu Yang was not quite sure what Fairy Eternity was proud of. So, you are teaching me normal future forecasting, and you learned weather forecasting yourself? Correct. Lu Yang felt that this was a classic case of different people having different pathways. It would be normal for Fairy Eternity, his Nascent Soul, to possess some traits similar to his. Are you going to learn? Yes! If you want to learn, then you must start with the basics C the language of the Ancients. There is a substantial difference between the ancient languages and the current language, and you won''t be able to learn it in a short time. So for the sake of gaining quick results, you can simply learn the ancient language used during the casting of the Forecasting the Future skill. Fairy Eternity paused, and repeated the ancient language she had used earlier. What does that line mean? Lu Yang asked out of curiosity. Fairy Eternity translated, The sentence I said just now translates to, ''0 divine Spirits of the sky and earth, you tortoise grandson Time Immortal, make your presence known!'' Lu Yang instinctively stepped back two places, fearing that Time Immortal might appear out of nowhere and squash him with a finger. Lu Yang felt that learning magic skills from Fairy Eternity could even threaten basic survival. Eldest Senior Sister was more reliable. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Repeat after me. Hmm, just to be safe, I want to verify C is it absolutely necessary to pronounce ''tortoise grandson''? Actually, that''s just an auxiliary word, you can say it or not, Chapter 183 Chapter 183: Chapter 182: Knowing the Future 1 Lu Yang felt that Fairy Eternity''s inability to predict the future was primarily due to the lack of serious teachings from Time Immortal. Lu Yang was learning the ancient language from Fairy Eternity, and the unfamiliar vocabulary was jumping out one after another. After a few recitations, Lu Yang was able to fluently speak the sentence. By the way, to resurrect you, Fairy, wouldn''t it still work whether I used the ancient language or the current language to pronounce your name? asked Lu Yang, recalling that he spoke the present language when he resurrected Fairy Eternity. To think, my Dao Fruit is called ''Eternity'' and with it, I endure through the ages. How can I be bound by the distinctions of language? But Yingtian Immortal and the others do not know this, Fairy Eternity giggled, sounding quite mischievous as she shared this little secret with Lu Yang. Don''t go telling anyone about this. I only told you because you resurrected me and let me reside in your body for such a long time! Fairy Eternity warned. Absolutely! Lu Yang patted his chest and promised. Lu Yang started to earnestly learn how to predict the future. He sat cross- legged, quietly pondering this renowned magic skill and Divine Ability told in ancient legends. Lu Yang hardly sought guidance from Fairy Eternity, for fear that she might lead him astray. But still, he had to ask when he encountered something he couldn''t understand. Fairy Eternity watched as Lu Yang gradually touched on the core of predicting the future and secretly marveled. This indicated that Lu Yang was not far from mastering it. She claimed that Lu Yang''s gift for magic skills was inferior to hers because she was too shy to admit that Lu Yang''s talent surpassed hers. She could not learn time magic skills during her Foundation Establishment Stage. For a mid-stage Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, who had mastered Heaven and Earth in an Inch, a spatial magic skill, and was about to learn a time magic skill like predicting the future, calling Lu Yang a genius would not be an exaggeration. Fairy Eternity quickly brushed this off. After all, she wasn''t very skilled in magic skills. So, why compare her weak point with Lu Yang''s strength? Lu Yang solemnly recited the ancient language. With his middle and index fingers together, he bellowed, Predict the future! Did it work? Fairy Eternity was surprised. He learned so quickly. Golden runes appeared around Lu Yang, dissolving into the void. About three minutes later, the golden runes escaped the void and returned to Lu Yang''s body. Lu Yang''s eyes glowed brightly, much like gold; he had successfully seen the future! I see myself two minutes ago?! Seeing the picture of himself from two minutes ago, Lu Yang was dumbfounded. He was lifting his arm, waiting for the golden runes'' feedback, looking rather silly. The corner of his eye twitched. Theoretically, he had mastered predicting the future, able to foresee events one minute after casting the spell. But in reality, he had to wait three minutes to know the result. What''s the use of this? Lu Yang complained. Lu Yang figured it''s probably because he hadn''t perfected his skills yet. Let''s practice again. Lu Yang reflected on his actions to identify potential mistakes, fill in the gaps, and tried again. After casting the magic skill and waiting for three minutes, he saw the events one and a half minutes after casting the spell. I guess that''s some progress. Lu Yang comforted himself and cheered up. You can do it! Fairy Eternity also encouraged him from the side. Let''s go again! After the Five Elements Sect left, his Senior Brothers and Sisters took turns fighting with Lu Yang until dawn and then buried him in the small woods of Sky Gate Mountain. Lu Yang passed Fairy''s test and started to practice diligently from dawn. Time passed from morning to evening. The sun turned to the moon. The moonlight poured over the Seek Dao Sect like a tide, casting a mysterious veil over it. The heaven rewarded the diligent. After continuously practicing, finding and solving the issues he encountered, the length of the future he could predict was getting longer and closer to the three-minute mark. Suddenly, Lu Yang felt a thunderous explosion in his mind like something had been unlocked, and he stepped over the three-minute mark, successfully predicting the future. Lu Yang s eyes shone brilliantly, like two glowing candles in the night, extremely noticeable. What did you see? an excited Fairy Eternity asked. Lu Yang had a strange expression: I saw a scene. Eldest Senior Sister was leaving Captive Peak. I ran to her and said I wanted to learn from my master, how to lay around, do nothing but eat and play ah day, refusing to cultivate or do anything useful. Eldest Senior Sister smiled faintly, held me in her arms and patted my back, saying that she would support me in the future. Really? Fairy Eternity was shocked. What a strange future. It feels real! Lu Yang was also puzzled. Why do I feel there''s something strange about this? Fairy Eternity pondered before suggesting, Time Immortal once said that the future couldn''t be changed. Since you saw it, it''s certain to happen. The only way to verify the truth is to test it! Lu Yang felt that Fairy Eternity made a valid point and rushed towards Captive Peak. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right then, Yun Zhi had just come out from Captive Peak, leaving traces of blood on her fists. Although she still wore a poker face, anyone familiar with her knew that she was in a good mood. She had successfully obtained a vast amount of information about the Eternity Sect from the two deputies, including the location of the Eternity Sect''s headquarters. Upon seeing the excited Lu Yang ran towards her, Yun Zhi asked, Junior Brother, what''s the matter? Lu Yang answered with a brilliant smile, I definitely need to learn from master, being idler, spending all day eating or playing without cultivating or doing anything productive, Rumble- C CrackC Unexpectedly, the otherwise clear sky abruptly became overcast, filled with lightning and thunder, and heavy rain began to pour. Oh, it''s raining. I knew it would rain tonight! Fairy Eternity felt proud. Her weather forecast was incredibly accurate. Lu Yang noticed that once he finished speaking, Eldest Senior Sister went from expressionless to a faint smile. But combined with the thundering sky and his own intuition, this smile was pressuring Lu Yang greatly. It was a matter of life and death! Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Lu Yang hurried back into his Spiritual Space, secretly asking, Fairy, will emotional changes due to a high cultivation level manipulate the weather? Yes. Lu Yang finally understood why it was raining in the usually dry Seek Dao Sect. He just provoked Eldest Senior Sister! Your weather forecast is so accurate, Fairy Eternity! Lu Yang gritted his teeth. In reality, Yun Zhi gently patted Lu Yang''s shoulder, asking in a soft voice, Junior brother, have you been pushing yourself so hard with cultivation that you started talking nonsense? Lu Yang shuddered, automatically shaking his head. Realizing his mistake, he hastily started nodding like a pecking chicken, unable to voice a single word. He finally figured out what spell he had concocted. Predicting the Futureforeseeing things that will never happen. Chapter 184 Chapter 184: Chapter 183: The Strongest Ghoul _1 Lu Yang innocently narrated the entire course of events and brought out Fairy Eternity to testify, which finally convinced Yun Zhi that Lu Yang had been conducting an experiment just now. The thunderstorm dissipated, and the rain abruptly stopped. Moonlight broke through the dark clouds, and the Seek Dao Sect once again returned to clear skies. The disciples of Seek Dao Sect were unclear about what had happened. The rain hadn''t been falling for long, so why did it stop? When it rained at the Seek Dao Sect, it was usually caused by an Elder escalating spiritual essence into the rainwater. The combined entities then fell together, irrigating the Seek Dao Sect and increasing the concentration of Spiritual Energy in the Sect. What did I say? From tonight to tomorrow, it will be sunny after the clouds. Look, how accurate. Fairy Eternity showed off her ability to predict the weather. Lu Yang chose to remain silent. Lu Yang noticed some familiar figures trailing behind his Eldest Senior Sister, notably Vice Sect Leader Liu and the other six high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect. The seven of them looked utterly dispirited, their eyes carrying a vague sense of horror when looking at the Eldest Senior Sister. Huh, they''re all in spirit form. Fairy Eternity was somewhat surprised. Eldest Senior Sister, what are you going to Lu Yang was confused. Yun Zhi explained casually, I''ve noticed they have a knack for grilling skewers and are quite popular among the Junior Brothers and Sisters. Instead of leaving them locked up in Captive Peak, it''s better to put their special skills to good use at a barbecue restaurant. I will turn the seven of them into Ghouls. Naturally, the money earned by Vice Sect Leader Liu and his group would have to be turned over to the Eldest Senior Sister, dime for dime. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There are many ancient Unification-era souls suppressed inside Captive Peak, so there is no lack of raw materials for refining magic artifacts for now. Lu Yang was stupefied. Why did this technique feel so familiar? Moreover, turning someone into a Ghoul at the Unification level Isn''t that the limit to what a ghoul could become? By turning them into ghouls, there''s no need to worry about them turning against the Seek Dao Sect and causing a ruckus. If they harbored any malicious intent to harm others, they would die on the spot. The Eldest Senior Sister, accompanied by Vice Sect Leader Liu and the others, returned to the Try again barbecue shop and asked them to live in peace and calmly run their business. Vice Sect Leader Liu and his group quickly nodded in agreement, vowing to carry on barbecuing with dedication, refraining from using inferior products or overcharging customers, and serving every customer with the utmost professionalism and warmth. Only then did the Eldest Senior Sister leave in satisfaction, asking Lu Yang to return to Sky Gate Mountain with her. The Try Again barbecue shop opened smoothly, and many businesses came forward to congratulate the new store on its opening. Initially, Vice Sect Leader Liu and his group were disdainful. Even if they were now in spirit form and had become ghouls, they were still Unification-level powers, figures commanding respect in the outside world. They did not want to converse with these businesses, feeling it beneath their dignity. However, as they scanned with their Spiritual Sense, they began to sweat. Just by casually scanning, they had identified several inscrutable cultivators. For example, the beautiful owner of the Hundred Fragrance Building, the keeper of the tea shop, and so on. This meant that these individuals were also at the Unification level! If there were cultivators of such great power hiding among common people, it would be alright. But for such a practice to be followed in the Seek Dao Sect too? Vice Sect Leader Liu also noticed quite a few cultivators at the Refining the Void stage. The cultivation levels of those at the Refining the Void stage varied greatly, and at their peak, they could even exhibit Unification-level battle power. As long as they did not make a move, it would be impossible for anyone to determine whether their current strength was high or low, making them incredibly intimidating. The hidden power of the Seek Dao Sect is too frightening they communicated secretly. Going by this calculation, how many Unification-level cultivators could there be in the Seek Dao Sect? Who knows, maybe it''s not just the Seek Dao Sect. Among the Five Great Immortal Sects, it''s hard to distinguish who''s superior or inferior. The other Four Great Immortal Sects may be stronger or not weaker than the Seek Dao Sect. Even though he was communicating through Spiritual Sense, Vice Sect Leader Gao also lowered his voice, as if he was afraid of being discovered. This is just a portion of the Seek Dao Sect. They finally realized the huge gap between the Four Great Devil Sects and the Five Great Immortal Sects. They weren''t even in the same league. No wonder they would hide or run whenever they encountered someone from the Five Great Immortal Sects. If they didn''t hide or escape, they would end up like themeither turned into ghouls or refined into top-level magic artifacts. Vice Sect Leader Liu and his group had a strange feeling of deja vu. Doesn''t this method seem eerily similar to ours? Upon returning to Sky Gate Mountain, Yun Zhi left her physical body at the Abode, and her Divine Soul left her body. Eldest Senior Sister, you Prior to Lu Yang finishing his sentence, he saw his Eldest Senior Sister''s Divine Soul fly directly into his Spiritual Space, giving both Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang quite the scare. Youyouyou scared me to death! Initially, Fairy Eternity was lounging lazily in a soft chair, her jade legs crossed and eyes slightly droopy, she was thoroughly enjoying herself. The sudden appearance of the Eldest Senior Sister scared her to the extent that she quickly stood up. Eldest Senior Sister ignored Fairy Eternity''s reaction and spoke to Lu Yang: I know the location of the headquarters of the Eternity Sect, but if I go there rashly, I may startle the snake in the grass like I did last time, and the people might have fled by the time I arrive. This time, I''ll first hide in your Spiritual Space. If you follow my instructions, you can get into the headquarters of the Eternity Sect and ensure that all the enemies are captured without any leaks. Lu Yang felt like he could now play Fight the Landlord in his Spiritual Space. He understood his Eldest Senior Sister''s concerns, and this was indeed a good solution. What should I do? First, go find Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. The Eternity Sect headquarters, in the Master''s secret chamber. Two rows of bookshelves stood on both sides, holding various precious elixirs, secret methods, techniques, etc. Most of the elixir bottles were empty, the elixirs having been swallowed by the Master of the Eternity Sect for healing purposes. At the end of the bookshelves stood a life-sized statue of an Immortal Eternity. It was impossible to distinguish its gender. In the darkness, the Master of the Eternity Sect slowly opened his eyes, emerging from his meditative state. He moved his limbs a little and sensed the still sluggish spiritual essence in his body, giving a bitter smile. During the Sect entrance test, the sudden appearance of Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect gave him such a powerful hit that he still hadn''t fully recovered from it. Looking at this, could I really need to meditate for a hundred years? The Master of the Eternity Sect felt somewhat worried about his future. If he could fully recover his power only after a hundred years, then who would lead the Eternity Sect in the meantime? Among the three vice-sect leaders of the Eternity Sect, Liu and Gao had their eyes on his position, while only Jin, the vice-sect leader responsible for organizing the entrance test, had not yet shown any desire for this position. The Master turned his gaze towards the statue of Immortal Eternity, an expectant look in his eyes. He had a vague feeling that Immortal Eternity was starting to wake up. He lit three incense sticks, placed them on the incense burner, and knelt down with hands joined in prayer, worshiping the Immortal Eternity idol three times. Great Immortal Eternity Sha Meless, please save your devout followers and save this world! Who is calling this immortal? An ancient and benevolent voice echoed throughout the secret chamber. The Master raised his head, his eyes revealing frenzy and joy. His body trembled slightly, his fingers were shivering, and he was so excited he couldn''t control his body. Before his eyes, the statue''s eyes emitted a strange red glow, and the incense smoke enveloped the statue, forming a cloud of smoke. The smoke changed shape, gradually transforming into a benevolent old man. Chapter 185 Chapter 185: Chapter 184: Immortal Eternity_1 The Master had not expected that the Immortal Eternity would truly appear. He indeed sensed the resurrection of the Immortal Eternity, but he did not expect that the Immortal would reveal himself so quickly. It was a completely unexpected delight. The Master excitedly introduced himself, Congratulations Immortal on awakening from the river of history. My name is Xie Bingzhi, I''m the Master of the Eternity Sect. The current era is three hundred thousand years from the era you know. Oh, you might not know about the Eternity Sect. We are one of the Four Great Devil Sects, aiming to awaken you from your slumber The Immortal Eternity quietly listened to the endless introduction by the Master. He only chuckled twice after the Master had finished speaking, slowly saying, Child, don''t get worked up. Everything you just said, I already knew. The Master cooled down, realizing that he had overstepped and acted improperly, The Immortal knows everything. The Immortal Eternity shook his head, Don''t exaggerate; who dares to claim they know everything? Even individuals like Ying Tian or Kirin can''t be considered omniscient, let alone myself who has been removed from the world for three hundred thousand years. With the constant changes in the world, who could have foreseen what would happen today? A drop of golden liquid appeared out of nowhere in the Immortal Eternity''s hand. With a flick, it landed in the Master''s hands. The Master could feel the terrifying life force contained within it. You have been hurt by a strong adversary and would need a hundred years to heal entirely. This drop of Eternity Liquid can help you speed up your healing process. Is, is this the legendary ''Eternal'' Dao Fruit? The Master''s hands trembled, he was experiencing the power of an immortal for the first time. The Immortal Eternity kindly smiled, The Immortal Dao Fruit rarely comes out. It''s just a little dew from the ''Eternal'' Dao Fruit. The Master immediately took it. As soon as the golden liquid entered his mouth, it transformed into a peculiar energy, filling every inch all over his body. The Master could clearly feel that his injuries were healing at a faster rate. He had heard that the Immortal Dao Fruit is the foundation of every Immortal, hardly revealed to anyone. The Immortal Eternity, who had saved the human race, was so generous, allowing him to glimpse a bit of the power of the Immortal Dao Fruit. I already know why you summoned me. The struggle between geniuses and the goal of becoming Immortal are timeless topics The Immortal Eternity raised his hands in a relaxed manner, his eyes slightly closed, and filled with a hint of turbidity, as though he was recalling ancient events. He turned it into a deep sigh, shaking his head, refrained from commenting too much about the past. He muttered, Does the human race need my salvation once again? The Master eagerly responded, Immortal, the Great Era of Antiquity has returned. Cultivators from everywhere are awakening. If a war erupts, only your intervention can save the human race! Well then, maybe saving the human race is my mission, so why not save it once more? The master was about to say something, but he was interrupted by the Immortal Eternity raising his hand, However, now I only have my soul left, and my Dao Fruit is not perfect yet. I can only temporarily reside inside this statue. I can''t protect you like I did at the end of the ancient times. If I want to return to my peak state, I need a body as a vessel. May I offer mine? The Master offered willingly. The Immortal Eternity shook his head, Your body is already permanently formed, moreover, you have taken many wrong paths in your cultivation. It''s hard to turn back. Opportunities to condense your Dao Fruit are slim. I heard that Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect is renowned as the strongest among the Five Great Immortal Sects. Could her body serve as a suitable vessel? The Master suggested again. Immortal Eternity shook his head, Heh, the strongest among the Five Great Immortal Sects? As far as I know, the Five Great Immortal Sects are only five sects with some foundations on the Central Continent. Apart from these, they aren''t even on par with the Great Xia Dynasty that rules over the Central Continent. Under such circumstances, how strong can the strongest person from the Five Great Immortal Sects be to let me ascend once more? The Master promptly lowered his head in admission of his mistake. There''s still time before the true outbreak of conflict in the Great Era. I have enough time to reach my peak state once again. I need a body that has just started cultivating. If I can use that body as a vessel, I can return to the realm of immortality. If I''m lucky, I might even surpass individuals like Ying Tian and Kirin to become the leader among the Five Immortals of the Ancients. When the time comes, and I choose to protect the human race, the risk of falling will greatly diminish. The Immortal understands. You go and gather all believers who are in the Qi Refinement stage and the Foundation Establishment stage. I will personally select who is qualified to be possessed by me. Yes. Immortal, I want to ask you a question. Child, ask. Who exactly turned the stars in the sky into continents? It was said that the Immortal Eternity witnessed this event that ended the ancient era. The Immortal Eternity closed his eyes and shook his head, Your cultivation level is too low, this is not something you should know. The Master was somewhat disappointed, but he also admitted that he was far inferior compared to mortals. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before leaving, the Master hesitated before asking, Your name seems Not like an ordinary name? What the Master really wanted to say was that he was running out of ideas for names and randomly fabricated the name Sha Meless. Why would the Immortal have such a strange name? The Immortal Eternity didn''t say anything with a dark expression. The Master realized that he asked the wrong question and excused himself. After the Master left the secret room, he immediately summoned the three Vice-Masters and elders. However, only Vice Leader Jin arrived. He found out that both Vice Sect Leader Liu and Vice Sect Leader Gao had gone to the Seek Dao Sect with their Immortal treasures, risking their lives. They don''t even care about their lives in the struggles for power?! The Master clenched his teeth in frustration, guessing what these two fools were thinking. They simply wanted to establish a reputation within the Seek Dao Sect to vie for the position of master. But why did you have to go to the Seek Dao Sect of all places? Can you come back alive after entering? How long has it been since the Five Elements Sect visited the Seek Dao Sect? Just half a day, we haven''t received any updates. The Master took a deep breath, Don''t wait for any news, they must have been caught by the Seek Dao Sect. Maybe the Seek Dao Sect already knows the location of our headquarters! There''s only one thing we can do now. Surrender? The Master was furious, Surrender my ass! Have you ever seen a devil sect surrender to the righteous sect? So going by this, are we making history? The Master resisted the urge to strangle this elder, saying, Hurry and move our base to the fifth backup base! Oh. To prevent the location of the headquarters and backup bases from being revealed in case the upper echelons were captured, each Vice-Master was only aware of one backup base. For example, Vice Sect Leader Liu knew the location of the third backup base, and Vice Sect Leader Gao knew the location of the fourth backup base. It''s been only two months since we moved from the second base to the third base, and it''s all because of the Seek Dao Sect. The Eternity Sect wasted no time in packing their belongings and heading for the fifth backup base. The Master peeked into the secret room, Immortal, should I move you, or can you move by yourself? Immortal Eternity: What''s going on with this feeling of imminent danger? Chapter 186 Chapter 186: Chapter 185: Eldest Senior Sister''s Plan_1 Eldest Senior Sister, is this your plan? Certainly. Vice Sect Leaders Liu and Gao only know about backup bases number three and four. The Eternity Sect will surely relocate to backup base five, whose location is currently unknown. So, the three of you need to deceive Tang Yunsheng. Earn his trust using the reason I provided. He will lead you to the former base. The Eternity Sect must have left their people there in hurry, to guide those who didn''t receive the news to the new backup base. Your arrival with Tang Yunsheng will definitely attract the attention of the Eternity Sect. They will be suspicious of you and likely assume you have been captured by the Seek Dao Sect and are now working against them. But Tang Yunsheng is different. They know that he has always been lurking outside the Seek Dao Sect and will not be captured by it. He is trustworthy. If he leads you to the former base, the Eternity Sect will accept you, telling you the real location of the base. The final objective of the plan is to gain the trust of the Eternity Sect. Fairy Eternity, listening on the side, kept nodding her head in agreement. She thought the idea was good. Tang Yunsheng, hidden near the Seek Dao Sect''s agreed meeting spot, anxiously awaited news from the Vice Sect Leader. He watched as the Seek Dao Sect saw off the Five Elements Sect, but still saw no sign of the Vice Sect Leader. He was secretly dismayed. It''s over, Vice Sect Leaders Liu and Gao have definitely been caught by the damned Seek Dao Sect! Tang Yunsheng waited a complete day before seeing the three people, including Lu Yang, fleeing in panic. Why is it only you three? Where are Vice Sect Leaders Liu and Gao? Tang Yunsheng shook Lu Yang''s shoulder. Lu Yang''s eyes were lost. When he heard Tang Yunsheng''s question, his eyes welled up, his lips trembled, and he burst into tears. Vice Sect Leader Liu they failed! When Vice Sect Leader Liu produced the Immortal Treasures, intending to use his special powers, we didn''t expect that there would be hidden masters in the Seek Dao Sect who could resist the power of the treasures. They fought Vice Sect Leader Liu! Meng Jingzhou, thinking of the horrible scene, also burst into tears: Vice Sect Leader Liu and the others didn''t surrender. They were killed by the damnable Seek Dao Sect! Man Gu was just crying, barely able to speakhe forgot his lines. The three of them cried uncontrollably, clearly moved by real emotion. What! Tang Yunsheng sat down on the ground, his face incredulous. Both Vice Sect Leaders and five high-ranking officials fell at the Seek Dao Sect, how would he explain this upon his return?! Wait, why are the three of you okay? Tang Yunsheng noticed an issue. The Vice Sect Leaders and the high-ranking officials had entered the Seek Dao Sect through their barbecue shop. The Sect would surely suspect them. Lu Yang managed to calm down: Vice Sect Leader Liu left an imprint in our minds, disguising us as puppets controlled by the Vice Sect Leader''s powerful spiritual power. That''s why the Seek Dao Sect let us go. Then you three should continue to hide in the Seek Dao Sect. These are three valuable moles. Lu Yang shook his head. We have such a history, even if it''s not our fault, people wouldn''t accept us. Our business has hit rock bottom and there are pointing fingers everywhere. The Seek Dao Sect is no longer a place for us. Tang Yunsheng patted Lu Yang''s shoulder: You three have had it hard. Lu Yang''s emotions were real, a trace of hatred flashed in his eyes as he continued: Sacrificing for the Eternity Sect is nothing. But I can''t let traitors go unpunished! Traitors? Meng Jingzhou nodded forcefully, with a look of hatred and ferocity in his eyes: How could they have failed with such a perfect plan and us conspiring from within the Seek Dao Sect? There must have been a traitor! just before Vice Sect Leader Liu fell, he secretly transmitted the identity of the traitor to us. He asked us to make it back to the Eternity Sect safely and expose the traitor! Tang Yunsheng''s face turned grave: Who is the traitor? This was no trivial matter. The assault on the Seek Dao Sect was a secret operation. Only a few people within the Sect knew about it, all of whom held high ranks and power. Any suspicion could lead to big problems! Lu Yang revealed the identity of the traitor: The third Vice Sect Leader, Vice Leader Jin! It was him! Tang Yunsheng''s voice rose several degrees. He thought about it and found it made sense. With only three Vice Sect Leaders and two gone, the position of Master would eventually fall to the last man standing. Everything made perfect sense. Let''s go. We must immediately report this matter to the Master! Tang Yunsheng realized the severity of the issue. There was no time to lose, they had to set off immediately. Now, these three individuals weren''t moles anymore, but witnesses. Tang Yunsheng led the trio onto a flying boat, heading south. They disembarked at a large metropolitan city and continued to a wilderness about three hundred miles from the city. Inspector Tang, is the headquarters here? Lu Yang looked around for something resembling a Relic Blessed Cave. Was the former base located here? A cruel smirk appeared on Tang Yunsheng''s face: You three ignorant fools, still wanting to go to the headquarters? Maybe before we get there we''ve already been assassinated by people sent by Vice Leader Jin! Who can assure that this isn''t the Master''s intention? Maybe the Master, for the sake of the stability of the Eternity Sect, pinches his nose and admits to Vice Leader Jin''s plan, and have us taken out. If we went to the headquarters, our fates would be uncertain and we d be falling right into the trap! I don''t want to mix up in this high-rank struggle. Whoever gets involved is doomed to die. Now the safest thing is to kill you three little bastards and escape to a deserted place! Tang Yunsheng was very rational. Expose the mole? What does it have to do with him? As a demon cultivator, saving his own life is always the priority! He could find a desolate place, kill the three of them and dispose of their bodies. Then he would not be connected to the Eternity Sect anymore! He was at the Nascent Soul stage, killing these three Foundation Establishment Stage brats would be a piece of cake! Lu Yang: sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou: ManGu: This deviated quite a bit from the Eldest Senior Sister''s plan. There was a problem at the second step. Indeed, they had gained Tang Yunsheng''s trust, but this didn''t mean he was willing to take them to the Eternity Sect. What should we do, Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang asked, via the spiritual space, was there a higher strategy? Yun Zhi looked as aloof as ever. However, faced with Lu Yang''s inquiry, her gaze fluctuated slightly before resting back on him. She spoke calmly. It doesn''t matter, everything is going according to plan. The change in the Eldest Senior Sister''s gaze was small, but Lu Yang, who had lived with her for a long time, was sensitive to such changes. This was an obvious sign of uneasiness. Lu Yang suddenly remembered some past events. For instance, when he was initially body refining, Eldest Senior Sister would bathe him with boiling water. Also, how she always made him practice with tofu, and how she regarded the requirements of the Laurel Fairy Palace as a marriage proposal. Eldest Senior Sister is out of touch with worldly affairs. She seems to have everything under control, acting composed and flawless. This illusion is solely because her facial expression remains the same from start to finish. Chapter 187 Chapter 187: Chapter 186 Everything is Going According to Plan_1 Fairy Eternity was furious, Tang Yunsheng, who was supposed to be her follower, didn''t even have the most basic loyalty! She fondly remembered the ancient times when she, as a powerful ruler, would have an entire planet of people devoted to her. They considered it an honor to be her followers and worshiped her words as gospel. Lu Yang scoffed inwardly. This was the result of their worship of an imaginary perfect Immortal. If the Eternity Sect knew what the real Fairy Eternity was like, he had no doubt they''d all disband the very next day, loyalty be damned. At the very least, Lu Yang, their founder, was contemplating resignation every day. Not to mention the ordinary followers. Wait a minute, why not change their approach and have Fairy Eternity resign instead? And have the entire Eternity Sect switch to a completely different belief? The more Lu Yang thought about it, the more he liked this idea. While Lu Yang was lost in his thoughts, he remained calm, knowing he was safe as long as Eldest Senior Sister was there. The real issue now was how to deal with Tang Yunsheng. To kill him would hinder their future operations; to spare him would mean their end. Quite the predicament. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu didn''t seem to be worried either. Before coming, Lu Yang told them that everything was within Eldest Senior Sister''s plan, and nothing would go wrong. Isn''t Eldest Senior Sister more reliable than anything else? Tang Yunsheng raised his hand, drawing out a broad cleaver from his storage space, wrapped in the souls of Fierce Ghosts. Seeing that Lu Yang and the others did not move, he assumed that they had lost the will to resist. This was a normal response to absolute disparity in power. Cultivators who resigned themselves to their fate like Lu Yang were exactly the type that Tang Yunsheng was all too familiar with. Kill! Tang Yunsheng exuded a bone-chilling aura. Just one look at him and you could tell he was a notorious major demon who had killed countless people. With a malicious grin, he launched himself into the air, full of murderous intent, intending to eradicate Lu Yang and his allies with a single strike. Just then, space in front of a large rock distorted, and the Master of the Eternity Sect, yawning lazily, stepped out from their backup base number five. He decided to take a break, allowing others to sort things out inside the base. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He looked up to see Tang Yunsheng raising his bloody cleaver, leaping up high with the intent of killing the three on the ground, who were motionless, as if they were struck dumb with fear. Master: Tang Yunsheng: The Master was full of questions. What on earth was going on? Tang Yunsheng, what the hell are you doing?! The Master realized that now was not the time for questioning; he shouted and reached out, roughly grabbing Tang Yunsheng, whose bones creaked in his grasp. Wait, Master, I can explain Tang Yunsheng was panicked. Just his luck that he picked a desolate spot to execute his plan, and the Master sprung out of nowhere. The Master didn''t care for Tang Yunsheng''s explanations; he forcefully scanned Tang Yunsheng''s Spiritual Space with his Spiritual Sense, damaging Tang Yunsheng''s consciousness and learning his memories in the process. The Master wasn''t exactly a benevolent character and was no stranger to harassment and violation of others'' Spiritual Spaces. Finally, the Master understood the whole situation. The trio of Lu Yang had barely managed to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect successfully, but their mission was fully compromised due to the actions of Liu Gao''s two vice leaders. To make matters worse, after Liu and Gao''s failure, they informed them that Vice Leader Jin was a traitor. Faithful to the Eternity Sect, Lu Yang and his two companions came to the headquarters to report this, only to have Tang Yunsheng planning to kill them to keep them quiet. You bastard! The Master squeezed Tang Yunsheng to death, furious. If it hadn''t been for his accidental appearance, these three promising cultivators of the Demon Path who were dedicated to Eternity Sect would have died here! In truth, Tang Yunsheng had already become a fool after his Spiritual Space was searched and violated. He was no different from a dead body. You three have suffered a lot, the Master consoled them. This was the first time he had met Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu. Excellent men, the pillars of the demonic sect in the future, his most trusted subordinates. Lu Yang: Lu Yang had heard Tang Yunsheng''s dying exclamation of Master. So, the man standing before him was the Master of Eternity Sect? He just emerged from backup base number five? Had they gained the Master''s trust? A string of questions arose in Lu Yang''s mind. Did they skip some steps? Why did they achieve their goal so soon? In the Spiritual Space, Eldest Senior Sister remained undisturbed. She looked detached from the world as she said, Everything is as planned. Fairy Eternity looked at Eldest Senior Sister in admiration. This young lady was incredibly calculating and astute, something she could never achieve. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu also believed that this was all part of Eldest Senior Sister''s plan. They couldn''t help but feel that Eldest Senior Sister was truly formidable C nothing seems to escape her calculation. With Eldest Senior Sister present, they felt at ease. Only Lu Yang held a strange expression, suspecting that these were all coincidences. However, considering Eldest Senior Sister''s capabilities, he deduced that even the coincidences were part of the plan. Yes, Eldest Senior Sister''s plans are flawless. Originally, the Master considered Lu Yang and the others talented with great potential, ideal for Immortal Eternity to Possess, but he worried about them dying in the Seek Dao Sect. If they survived, they might be turned against the Eternity Sect by Seek Dao Sect, and couldn''t be invited to participate in the testing. Now that he had witnessed everything and had Tang Yunsheng''s memories as assurance, all his doubts vanished. As for the matters concerning Vice Leader Jin, I hope that only the four of us will know about this, the Master believed that the claim that Jin was a traitor was concocted by Liu and Gao to bite back just before their deaths. Fairy Eternity nodded. Eldest Senior Sister nodded. Fairy Eternity stopped nodding midway, frowning: This man is weird, why do I sense a familiar aura from him? This aura was faint, and to discern it required a delicate feeling: It feels like the Eternity Dao Fruit, but not quite. It''s strange. After hearing Fairy Eternity''s whisper, Yun Zhi raised an eyebrow, thinking that the truth of Eternity Sect might be different from her imagination. The Master personally led Lu Yang and the others into backup base number five. At last, Lu Yang and his team arrived at the headquarters of the Eternity Sect. But the scene before them differed from their expectation. They envisaged the Eternity Sect headquarters to give off a menacing aura, with a sense of terrifying atmosphere as though old major demons were lurking in the shadows, device secret plans. But in reality, the members of the Eternity Sect were buzzing about, carrying bricks, sawing trees, constructing houses, and building altars. The place was a hive of activity. The Master casually mentioned, In order to avoid the Seek Dao Sect and remain safe, our Sect has recently relocated. Although everything has been moved here, it still needs some sorting out and construction. Your timing is perfect. We''re about to hold an internal selection. Soon, a large group of cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage and Qi Refinement Stage will arrive here to compete. The best among you will gain the favor of Immortal Eternity. Alright, that''s all for now. For the time being, you three can stay here. You will be notified when the selection begins. Now, if you''ll excuse me, I have some matters to attend to. With that said, the Master hastily left. The Eternity Sect had run out of backup bases. He needed to choose three more, just in case. He didn''t rise to the position of Master solely relying on his cultivation level. Caution also played a vital role. Chapter 188 Chapter 188: Chapter 187 Considerate Master_1 Inside the spiritual space, two peerless beauties sat shoulder to shoulder. Each was unique in her grace, creating a pleasing spectacle. Yun Zhi held a book, sitting quietly. She looked well-read, serene in her lack of worldly attachments. Fairy Eternity, however, sprawled lazily, yawning in boredom C a picture of someone disconnected from the world. Kid, at our level, do you still need to read books page by page? Why not just scan them with Spiritual Sense and know everything right away? Fairy Eternity, completely oblivious to her image, asked while yawning. Lu Yang, observing from the sidelines, shook his head. Such a beautiful fairy, only if she were a bit sober. Smiling, Yun Zhi shook her head, Senior, there''s something you may not understand. The greatest joy of reading a book is turning its pages one by one, never knowing what surprise the next page has in store. If we scan it using our Spiritual Sense, wouldn''t the joy disappear? Fairy Eternity gave it some thought and felt it made sense, So, what book are you reading? ''How to Be a Good Big Sister''. Quite a unique name. Yeah, I wrote it. II II Lu Yang, not wanting to stir trouble but still unable to resist asking, said, Eldest Senior Sister, aren''t you bothered by Fairy calling you a kid? Fairy Eternity shot Lu Yang an angry look; was this something suitable for him, a teacher, to ask? Yun Zhi gently nodded, her movements almost indiscernible, Senior is right. Regardless of her having lived three hundred thousand years before us or considering her actual age, her calling me a kid is not wrong. Perhaps a fool''s courage allowed Fairy Eternity to muster her resolve, she contested, Whoa whoa whoa. I can''t let that slide. I''m only sixteen! Lu Yang chimed in, Fairy, are you talking about your IQor brain development? Fury erupted across Fairy Eternity''s face as she challenged Lu Yang to a duel. He responded in kind but retreated to hide behind Eldest Senior Sister. If you''re brave, come out! If you''re brave, come here! The two refused to back down. While Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang bickered, Eldest Senior Sister quietly read her book. Halfway through their quarrel, Lu Yang suddenly remembered, Eldest Senior Sister, don''t you need to go astral and explore the headquarters? Given their low cultivation levels, Lu Yang and the others dared not roam around the headquarters. But Eldest Senior Sister could leave her body and remain undetected by anyone. In reality, all three of them were obediently cultivating and hadn''t left. Rolling her eyes, Fairy Eternity said, Her? She''s already gone astral. You''re only seeing her clone that she left behind. If not for the fact that it was only a clone left, Fairy Eternity wouldn''t dare speak about Yun Zhi this way. Lu Yang, Truly, no one can detect her. That even meant himself. The Eternity Sect had many powerful cultivators, each a dragon or phoenix among humans. Yet no one noticed a divine soul quietly observing everything inside the headquarters. Yun Zhi, with her unfathomable cultivation, could easily come and go as she pleased within the Eternity Sect''s headquarters. She discovered that the Sect had meticulously laid out twenty-five exits in the headquarters. If a problem arose, the members could escape through these exits, making it difficult to capture everyone. However, Yun Zhi had located all twenty-five exits and used her divine soul to lock on to them. The moment she made her move, nobody could escape through these exits. It would be like catching turtles in a jar. She noticed the desolate Cave Heaven where the headquarters was situated. It should have been left from the Great Yu era and was accidentally discovered by the Eternity Sect. Yun Zhi flew deeper into the headquarters and noticed a secret room at its deepest part. The room was heavily guarded with Array Methods to ensure no one could slip in unnoticed. Except for Yun Zhi. Upon entering, Yun Zhi saw the Master worshipping a statue of Immortal Eternity. From the statue, a thick cloud of smoke slowly emerged, gradually forming the figure of an old man. Hmm? Yun Zhi frowned. Neither the Master nor Immortal Eternity detected Yun Zhi, who had perfectly concealed her presence. Immortal, I have a question that I don''t understand. I need your guidance. Child, ask. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ancient books say you relish blood and murder. We have killed many to please you. The souls of the dead are one of the sources of my power. With a troubled expression, the Master said, To help you regain your peak, we don''t mind killing. But lately, it''s getting difficult. The Righteous Path has been increasing its scrutiny, making it hard for our members to live. A few days ago, I even organized a criminal law quiz and held a talk about excluding illegal evidence. It was an effort to improve our members'' understanding of law and control over it. This can help them leave less evidence if they commit a crime, and even defend themselves in case they get caught by learning criminal law. Fairy Eternity scratched her chin, You want me to organize a law lecture? No. I noticed our members have poor learning skills and they aren''t interested in learning criminal law. To enhance their enthusiasm, you could change your statue to one that holds a book of law. We can even publicize that you, Immortal, are a keen learner of law. Immortal Eternity: Do you have anything else? Yes, I wanted to ask if your power truly comes from killing humans. Possibly, we could kill other creatures. To be frank, my family used to run a slaughterhouse. Even though we aren''t in that business now, we''re familiar with the process. What do you think about transforming Eternity Sect into Eternity Slaughterhouse? This way we can go legal and ensure the members'' safety. We also have three excellent barbeque chefs in the sect. Later on, we can open a chain of BBQrestaurants, connected to the slaughterhouse, forming a whole supply chain. It''s a win-win situation! Seeing Immortal Eternity was about to say something, the Master continued, Are you worried about tax issues? You can rest assured. I was targeted for evading a ton of taxes, which left me no choice but to turn to the Demon Path. I''m an expert when it comes to taxes! Quoting this, the Master was full of confidence, and his eyes shone brightly. Immortal Eternity: Can I leave if there''s nothing else? Yes, there''s one small matter. The Master respectfully pulled out a few sheets of paper. What is this? It''s an evacuation drill plan. We''ve moved the headquarters, and members aren''t familiar with the escape routes. We plan to conduct a large-scale drill soon where we assume that the Righteous Path is attacking and run immediately. Do you want to participate, Immortal? After a long silence, Immortal Eternity contemplated if he should come down and let the Master take his place as the idol. No, I can appear on my own statue at any time. The Righteous Path can''t catch me. Also, please organize the test as soon as possible, so I can possess a body, start cultivating and return to my peak sooner. Oh. Hmm? She''s back. Within the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity suddenly said. However, Lu Yang sensed nothing. From Fairy Eternity''s perspective, a golden light flew in from the outside and merged with Yun Zhi here. Being an Immortal, Fairy had real skills. Eldest Senior Sister put down her book. Her expression differed from before, her eyebrows creased, indicating she''d discovered something. Looking at Fairy Eternity, she hesitated, Senior, you''ve been tricked. What? Chapter 189 Chapter 189: Chapter 188: Exercise_1 Eldest Senior Sister shared what she saw in the secret chamber, which greatly infuriated Fairy Eternity. Which son of a bitch dares to impersonate me? Don''t they know that in ancient times, I was invincible and everyone had to walk around me! Fairy Eternity has the right to be proud. After all, cultivators who acquired the Verbal Spell are considered peerless among their equal, yet they died in her hands. I sensed a familiar presence on the Master, could it be from the person who impersonated me? The more Fairy Eternity thought about it, the angrier she became, shouting to go out and confront the Immortal Eternity, to expose his true face! Yun Zhi stopped Fairy Eternity, Senior, don''t be impulsive. The person who claims to be Immortal Eternity can freely appear in the statues. If we let him escape, it will be difficult to catch him later. Then what do you suggest? When the Master and Immortal Eternity were talking, they mentioned a selection process. It''s supposedly to select talents, but it''s actually to select bodies for Immortal Eternity to possess. As long as we make Lu Yang the target, the Immortal Eternity will fall into our trap and he won''t be able to escape. Fairy Eternity was taken aback, You''ve really thought this through, girl! Hmm? Yun Zhi raised an eyebrow. Seeing that the whimsical fairy was about to anger Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang quickly made his exit. Eldest Senior Sister wouldn''t fuss over her title when she was in a dispirited state, but now that her spirit was intact, who knows. Fairy, you better pray for yourself. But what is the real situation with Immortal Eternity? Lu Yang didn''t expect that there would really be an Immortal Eternity. Was the fifth Immortal of the ancient times the Immortal Eternity or Fairy Eternity? Emotionally, Lu Yang leaned towards the latter. In terms of pressure, Lu Yang leaned towards the former. Or was there a sixth Immortal in ancient times? Lu Yang opened his eyes, disengaging from his practice, and sensed his current realm. I should be at the Consummation realm of the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Stage, just a half step away from the Late-stage Foundation Establishment. What are you saying? Meng Jingzhou quipped from the side after disconnecting from his practice. Man Gu contemplated, Dividing the realm very meticulously might be one of the reasons for Brother Lu''s strength, right? Meng Jingzhou quickly stopped Man Gu, Don''t speculate wildly, Lu Yang is just being quirky, you can''t join him in that. You three, get ready for the practice exercise! A cultist reminded the three at the door. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were confused. Practice exercise? What practice exercise? The sound-amplifying array placed at various locations resonated, Attention everyone, the Righteous Path is about to attack, attention everyone, the Righteous Path is about to attack! There were also some cultists outside, building tension by screaming, The Righteous Path is here, we''re finished! Run quickly! We''d rather die than surrender! Let''s fight with them! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hahaha, you dogs of the Righteous Path, don''t think you can catch me! Bless us, Immortal Eternity! Then there was the sound of hurried escape. Lu Yang: You guys are really into this. Lu Yang quickly explained the situation of the exercise to Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu, and they finally realized what was happening. The three of them hurriedly ran out of the room, shouting as they fled, Not good, the forces of the Great Xia Dynasty and the Five Great Immortal Sects have invaded! The people in front of them glared at the three, Stop shouting nonsense. If the people from Great Xia and the Five Great Immortal Sects are here, it''s time to change it to a surrender exercise! It was clear that the Eternity Sect had a very fine classification of exercise types. On the way to escape, Lu Yang saw a cultist competently packing things into a storage ring. The skilled movements were heartbreaking. Some were crying bitterly, expressing their willingness to share the same fate as their headquarters. Others took advantage of the chaos to steal stuff, making a fortune. Hey, what are you doing! A cultist spotted a thief. Without looking back, the thief replied, It''s a drill, right? The more real it is, the better. These are all possibilities! Catch the thief! The Eternity Sect was in chaos, the drill was extremely realistic. Lu Yang and his companions left with the rest of the sect members, heading towards an exit. After emerging from the exit, they didn''t know how far they had gone, but they ended up in a completely unfamiliar place. Vice Leader Jin, who was the last one to leave the safe passage, sabotaged the exit and eliminated the causality, making it impossible for the righteous path to trace them. He did it all in one go, showing his frequent practice. The sect members all applauded, happy about the successful conclusion of the rehearsal. Only Man Gu had a doubt: How are we supposed to get back? The whole place suddenly fell silent. Yeah, why did they cut off the passage this time when they usually didn''t in rehearsals? With the passage cut off and the causality eliminated, how could they return the same way? There was no doorway! Vice Leader Jin was somewhat embarrassed. He got too absorbed in the rehearsal and acted as if the righteous path was genuinely approaching. But as the Vice Leader, he quickly thought of a remedy. Everybody, don''t panic. I have a flying boat in my storage ring that should accommodate us all. We''ll fly back on that. There were many experts inside the headquarters. Everyone, except a few like Lu Yang, could fly. However, a large group of cultivators flying in the sky could easily draw the attention of the Great Xia Dynasty. A few constables from the dynasty could come to check, ask to stop, show their badges, and then find out that the flyers were indeed big shots on the wanted lists, all of them C at least C lifers. That would be truly hilarious. It''s better to board the flying boat and pretend to be lower-level cultivators renting a boat for travel C a common occurrence that wouldn''t raise suspicions. Vice Leader Jin took out a somewhat outdated flying boat from his storage ring. It was deliberate. This kind of style wouldn''t attract official attention. Everyone was an old hand at this and understood Vice Leader Jin''s intention. They all sat on the flying boat, hiding their cultivation level and appeared as Qi Refinement cultivators to outsiders. The Lu Yang trio turned out to be the cultivators with the highest cultivation level as they were at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Vice Leader Jin comforted everyone on the flying boat, Actually, it''s not a big problem. According to the speed of our boat, we will return almost the same time when the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement geniuses from our various branches arrive. The timing is just perfect. The flying boat was floating leisurely in the sky, blissfully unaware of the impending danger. Not far from the flying boat, three mysterious men in grey robes were hovering. What about this flying boat? It''s not from the Land Money Trade Association or other big trade associations. It looks very old; it must be a rented one. There are many people, but their cultivation levels are mediocre, just three at the Foundation Establishment Stage. We might as well kill them; maybe someone is hiding something valuable. Shall we rob them? Let''s do it! The three men in grey robes turned into streaks of light and quickly approached the flying boat. They formed an array trapping the boat. Don''t move. This is a robbery! one of them, bearing two scars on his face, looked brutal and reckless. You must have heard of the cruelty of us Hu Brothers. Hand over your valuables, and we promise not to kill! another man stuck out his long tongue, licking his pointed blade C he was somewhat perverse. If you refuse to hand them over, don''t blame us for being ruthless! The third one was making ghastly noises, like a ghost crying, rather creepy. Don''t think we dare not kill! We''ve killed more people than you''ve ever met! They unleashed terrifying auras to intimidate everyone. Each of these three was at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Stage. Generally, as soon as they release their auras, the other party would give up resistance, hand over the valuables, and beg them to spare their lives. Whether to spare them or not would then depend on their mood. But then, the Hu Brothers saw that the passengers on the flying boat weren''t scared at all. Instead, they all started giving out weird smiles. The passengers started to reveal their cultivation levels one by one: Nascent Soul Stage, Spirit Transformation Stage, Refining the Void Stage The Hu Brothers, feeling the aura that was beyond their comprehension, swallowed nervously. It was over. It seemed like they had messed up. Vice Leader Jin rose, and casually asked, Did I hear right? You''ve killed more people than we''ve ever met? Chapter 190 Chapter 190: Chapter 189: A Figure of Great Reputation_1 What are you guys up to? The Hu Brothers stammered with quaking fear. Vice Leader Jin wore a standard cold sneer: Do you know who we are? No, we don''t. Not even aware of us, you deserve to die! The Hu Brothers quickly responded: No no no, we do know you guys. Since you know our identity, we can''t let you live! The brothers were on the verge of crying, unsure whether they should know their identity or not. Vice Leader Jin no longer toyed with the Hu Brothers, he casually killed them. The brothers were just a minor hiccup on the journey. After their flying boat traveled a while longer, several strong auras enveloped the boat, ranging from half-step Divinity Transformation Stage to early Divinity Transformation Stage. The Hu Brothers were supposed to report to us at a designated point, but they failed to do so. You were the only ones passing by during that time. Did you kill my minions? The older of the Hu Brothers sought revenge. Lu Yang pondered: So this is what they call ''After hitting the little ones, the older ones come''? Lu Yang had heard of such legends before. A young hero fights against a local bully, who then summons his father. Once the father is defeated, the grandfather appears. Once the grandfather is beaten, the great-grandfather shows up. An endless cycle of relatives ensues. Lu Yang was deeply moved by this relentless spirit. Needless to say, the older brother of the Hu Brothers was also casually killed by Vice Leader Jin. Again, the flying boat traveled for a while and more formidable auras enveloped the boat than before. You are the ones who killed Vice Leader Jin interrupted: aren''t you guys ever going to stop? As a great power at the unification stage, he couldn''t tolerate repeated provocations. He decided to take decisive action, directly assaulting the bandit lair and wiping them out. When the flying boat returned to headquarters, Vice Leader Jin held a brocade flag with a look of complete despair on his face. The brocade flag was official, so no one suspected that Vice Leader Jin was with the demonic sectwho would expect a demonic sect to remove a menace for the people? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the followers learned of this, they murmured among themselves, expressing unprecedented respect for Vice Leader Jin. As expected of the Vice Leader, even earning the commendation from the Righteous Path, truly a man with reach in both worlds! Indeed, I heard that before joining the demonic sect, Vice Leader Jin was quite the figure in the Righteous Path! When Lu Yang heard this, he was quite surprised. He quickly inquired, He has such a background? What did the Vice Leader do in his years in the Righteous Path? He was a night watchman. II II So, Vice Leader Jin could control the timing when he was in the Righteous Path, right? It took a while for Lu Yang to come up with this question. The follower chatting with Lu Yang gave him a surprised look: Well, we''ve never considered this angle! This believer ran to Vice Leader Jin and shared Lu Yang''s speculation, which cheered Vice Leader Jin up. He found Lu Yang and praised him for his open- minded thinking. Good idea! From now on when people ask, I''ll say I was quite the figure in the Righteous Path, and I controlled the time of an entire city''s people. The most important thing in the Demon Path is to tell the truth and make yourself seem as powerful as possible. Although Lu Yang had caused trouble during his own initiation test, that was the past. The more Vice Leader Jin saw of Lu Yang now, the more he liked him. Due to the delay en route, the Foundation Establishment Stage and Qi Refinement talents had mostly arrived, with Lu Yang''s group among the last to arrive. Lu Yang ignored the Qi Refinement talents as they posed no threat; he focused on the Foundation Establishment Stage talents. Through introductions from bystanders, he became familiar with some of the most famous Foundation Establishment Stage talents. See that monk dressed in a monk''s robe, hair and beard in disarray, holding a golden bowl? He''s called the Drunken Meat Monk. It''s said he initially had a chance to enter one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Suspension Temple, but he resolutely gave up the opportunity. He made an enormous vow to find his own way to enlightenment! Also, the guy brandishing the sword over there, could it be the rumored Knife Devil Gu Zha? The story goes that his demonic blade is extremely eerie. The moment it was forged, it suspended itself in the air, killing the blacksmith. The several owners of the demonic blade were all killed by it, including those at Divinity Transformation Stage. Gu Zha is the only one who''s been using it all this time! The most fierce is Yan Fei. Everyone says he''s a genius personally groomed by the Master. He specializes in drawing talismans and he''s even trapped several Golden Core Stage cultivators with his talismans. He toyed with them, manipulated them and finally killed them. His methods are extremely cruel! It goes without saying, all three talents are at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Lu Yang messaged the other two: Let''s keep our distance for now and act like we don''t know each other. We''re still unclear about the nature of the test, let''s see if teaming up would be beneficial. Only the Master and several other top-level individuals were familiar with the deep-rooted demonic nature of Lu Yang and his group. None of the Foundation Establishment talents had heard of them. The Master appeared in the air, hands clasped behind his back, his expression indifferent as he announced the competition rules. Everyone discovered that a marking had appeared on their hand with a one in the middle without realizing when it had appeared. For this test, you are free to fight each other to the death. Whoever you kill, you will gain the digits on their marking. The one with the most digits on their marking will be the final victor, and will receive the blessing of the Immortal Eternity. Everyone had a crazed look in their eyes. Aside from Lu Yang''s groupthe fake believerseveryone else were true devotees of the Immortal Eternity. To receive the blessing of the Immortal Eternity was the greatest reward in the Eternity Sect. Foundation Establishment Stage and Qi Refinement Stage will be grouped separately. Each group will have one winner. The duration of the test is two days. Lu Yang thought it was just like the demonic sect to make their tests life-or- death challenges. He wondered if they were not afraid of killing all the participants in one fell swoop, leaving no one to succeed them. The Master waved his sleeve, and without room to resist, everyone disappeared from their original location and appeared in a dense forest. This is a woodland from the era of Great Yu, filled with various heavenly treasures and earthly riches. You can fight each other or search for these treasures and use them to break through. Remember, the Immortal Eternity is watching you. The Master gave everyone a pointer, but only Lu Yang understood his true meaning. The competition starts now. After announcing the start of the competition, the Master respectfully asked the Immortal Eternity why he chose this method to select the one to possess. Wouldn''t it be more convenient to select directly based on aptitude? The Immortal Eternity smilingly responded: Child, what do you think is the key to becoming the strongest? Single Spiritual Roots? Immortal Bodies? None of these are important. Even if someone has defective spiritual roots, as long as I am willing, they can become Immortals after being possessed and reaching the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. The most important thing is the level of compatibility with me. One''s potential is best reflected in a life or death situation. What I need is for them to fully display themselves, so I can observe and choose who will be the most compatible lucky one. The Master asked again: What are the characteristics of the most compatible one? The one who pleases me the most. So, do you like me? You are the one I dislike the most. But I am your most devoted follower! The Master protested. Chapter 191 Chapter 191: Chapter 190: Great Opportunity! _1 Blood-curdling battles could be seen everywhere in the dense forest. Again and again, they sent shivers down people''s spines. The actions of the Demon Path were ruthless and their schemes were endless. Everyone was going all out, fully expressing their own talents and instincts. The Monk of Wine and Meat, Knife Devil Guzha, and Yan Fei were undoubtedly the hot favorites. Besides these three, there were many others who, while unremarkable in ordinary times, stood out in this test. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu''s performances were notably striking. Quite a few people had fallen at their hands, either pierced by iron fists or smashed by huge hammers. The fame of these two was rising, and more and more competitors were coming to know these two ruthless figures, not wanting to run into them. Their fists and hammers were smeared with blood. They exuded a sinister aura from head to toe, their eyes were blood-red, giving off the impression of ruthless killers. Man Gu''s blood lineage of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe was further aroused. In the ancient times, wars were constant. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe, being one of the most powerful tribes at that time, went through countless blood battles and oppression as well as sorcery from Yellow Bean. These two have never been mentioned before. Where did they come from? Looking at their strength, they are comparable to the Monk of Wine and Meat. Look, even the Monk of Wine and Meat doesn'' t want to confront them and stays active in other areas! Probably they have obtained some inheritance or they are the seeds secretly cultivated by the Elders! It''s just not known who is superior between these two. Discussions about Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were going on both inside and outside the venue. Meng Jingzhou''s iron fists were invincible, exploding a Foundation Establishment mid-stage competitor with one punch. The opponent was somewhat of a famous figure. Meng Jingzhou was now at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. As a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, and the direct line of the Meng Family, once he left the Seek Dao Sect, he was invincible among those of the same level. Words of the Saint were sounding around Man Gu. He didn''t blink an eye, smashing one person after another with his hammer, giving him a freakish look like a maniac. Finally, the two crossed paths, their eyes filled with rebellious unyieldingness, neither willing to submit to the other. Man Gu raised his hammer and bellowed, State your name! Meng Jingzhou! Who are you? Man Gu. Both men were people of few words. They didn''t talk much and started fighting directly. Both of them were the cream of the crop in the Foundation Establishment Stage and the top seed candidates. The moment they engaged, the whole ground shook. As the remnants of the battle hit the trees, they snapped in half, crumbling instantly. Other competitors watched not far away, hoping that these two would both end up hurt, allowing them to take advantage. The number of imprints in these two''s hands was very high. Whoever could kill them could seize their imprints. That was a wealth that tempted everyone! The Monk of Wine and Meat and Knife Devil Guzha observed in secret, their hearts filled with shock. The threat of these two is no less than Yan Fei''s! Very powerful! But they are still inferior to me. I still have some tricks up my sleeve. I have seen through these two. I didn''t expect to encounter such strong opponents in addition to Yan Fei and the Monk of Wine and Meat. What an assembly of hidden talents! Just right! The Demon Blade is thirsty. The blood of those weaklings cannot satiate the Demon Blade. The blood of these two peerless geniuses is just what the Demon Blade craves! Ha, ha, ha! This battle is invigorating! It''s been a long time since I''ve had worthy opponents for a fight! Meng Jingzhou burst out laughing. Man Gu was equally excited. The blood of his Ancient Barbarian Tribe was boiling and burning within him. During their fight, another ancient tree fell. After the ancient tree broke down, a Bodhi tree appeared in front of the two of them. On the Bodhi tree, three baby figures swayed in the wind. The Bodhi tree had the effect of pacifying the heart and gathering spirit, making this scene very sacred. Meng Jingzhou was shocked, Is it a ginseng fruit tree!? ''Ginseng fruit? Man Gu was equally shocked. With a sacred treasure before them, both men decided to cease their fight. Is this the rumored ginseng fruit tree? Man Gu was skeptical. Meng Jingzhou nodded, No doubt, look at these three chubby babies growing on the tree. Isn''t this the legendary ginseng fruit? Man Gu continued asking, But how can ginseng fruit grow on a Bodhi tree? Meng Jingzhou took on a you-lack-experience look, You don''t know, the ginseng fruit is rare, you can''t find a ginseng fruit tree in the world? This is because there is no ginseng fruit tree in the first place! Ginseng fruit is spawned from the harmony of the rhythms of heaven and earth and only appears on other trees. When a tree gathers the essence of heaven and earth, ginseng fruit naturally grows. Among the many trees, the Bodhi tree is the most mystical and the most suitable tree for the growth of ginseng fruit! Man Gu finally understood, he had not expected this layer of meaning. Ginseng fruit was before them; that was a major opportunity. There was no need for the two to fight anymore. Even if it was one fruit per person, there would still be one left. Originally, not many people recognized the ginseng fruit. But after listening to Meng Jingzhou''s reasoned analysis, they felt this was indeed ginseng fruit. They remembered what the Master had said that there was a major opportunity in this dense forest. Could it be these three ginseng fruits? Charge! The hidden crowd rushed out, vying to pick a ginseng fruit! Knife Devil Guzha threw a cow hair needle. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu sensed the hidden weapon and leapt backward to dodge this strike. The two of them were now some distance away from the ginseng fruit, giving the others a chance. Even if the competitors included Meng Jingzhou and the Monk of Wine and Meat, they had to take a gamble at this point. If one could get a ginseng fruit, from then on, the path of cultivation would be smooth. It was worth risking one''s life! Knife Devil Guzha was the first to grab one. He didn''t hesitate, picking and running. Is this the ginseng fruit? It feels like meat, no wonder it''s called ginseng fruit! Everyone else regretted and chased after him, but Knife Devil Guzha had a better pace. Here in the dense forest, it wasn''t long before he left everyone behind. Only by refining could it truly belong to oneself. Adhering to this principle, Knife Devil Guzha took a bite. It didn''t work. Could it be that the ginseng fruit feels like meat, but it becomes incredibly hard once you want to eat it. As he pondered how to ingest the ginseng fruit, his expression suddenly changed. Not good, it''s poisonous! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He showed a look of disbelief, the surface of the ginseng fruit was highly poisonous! Who did this? This is ginseng fruit after all! This manner of using poison is simply a waste of precious resources! At this point, the ginseng fruit opened its mouth and said, Hasn''t anyone ever told you not to randomly eat wild fruit by the wayside? While Knife Devil Guzha wore a face of regret, the ginseng fruit began to move. Lu Yang, three inches tall, stretched lazily. After playing the role of a ginseng fruit for so long, he was glad to finally move. This was a new technique he had realized C size reduction, distance shortening, and operating the Tree-Planting Sutra. This way, three mini Lu Yangs would grow on the Bodhi tree. After a bit of propaganda by Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu, his disguise was complete, turning him into a ginseng fruit. He also applied a layer of highly toxic substance to his body. Anyone who could grab the would certainly have a high cultivation level, so he was sure that poison would always work. And you call yourselves of the Demon Path? You are so easy to cheat. Lu Yang shook his head in disgust and killed Guzha. The standards of the Demon Path in this generation were just too low. The three of them on the Righteous Path were even able to play tricks on the Demon Path. Chapter 192 – 191: Demon Sword_1 Chapter 192: Chapter 191: Demon Sword_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The mark in Lu Yang''s palm read one. Gu Zha''s mark read eighty-seven. After Lu Yang killed Gu Zha, his mark changed to eighty-eight. So this is that notorious demonic saber? All previous owners were killed by it, with Gu Zha being the temporary exception? It was clear that Gu Zha had no sense of morality. He carelessly tossed things about, and it was Lu Yang who retrieved them. The demonic saber was dark red. The hilt appeared to be made from the horn of some giant Demon Beast, and a deep red gem, looking like an eye, was embedded where the hilt and blade connected. Apart from its odd shape, Lu Yang couldn''t find anything particularly special about it. Well, this saber is quite interesting, with Flood Dragon''s horn as the hilt, refined steel as the blade, and the dark red gem is actually the eye of a Demon Beast named ''Fei''. Fei, a powerful Demon Beast that lived in the wilderness, had a body like a bull, a white head, a single eye, and a snake-like tail. Fairy Eternity finally began to play her role as the golden finger, introducing to Lu Yang the extraordinary aspect of the saber. The materials of this saber are excellent. If forged correctly, it can develop Spirituality. However, the skill of the forger was not good enough, creating only a shell without imbuing the saber with Spirituality. Even as a shell, it''s still a rare magic artifact. The saber inherently craves Spirituality. Thus, it is bloodthirsty and inclined to kill. The more it kills, the more likely it is to develop Spirituality. How do I become its master? It can recognize its owner based on a drop of blood, Fairy Eternity advised. However, I would not suggest you do that. This saber is insatiably greedy. After you become its owner, the more blood you feed it, the more it will want to devour you. But if you don''t feed it blood, it will still try to devour you. In ancient times, there were also magic artifacts with similar characteristics. Fairy Eternity had seen many self-proclaimed geniuses who thought they were special and could tame such artifacts. Looking at the results, only a few were successful. I see. Lu Yang finally understood why several previous masters of the demonic saber were killed by it. The demonic saber, in essence, did not want its owner to live. But it''s indeed an interesting saber. The reason why Gu Zha was not devoured by the demonic saber was just because he hadn''t held it long enough for it to fight back. Lu Yang asked again: If the demonic saber develops Spirituality, what will its quality be like? Fairy Eternity disdainfully replied: It''s hardly worth serving as my footstool. Lu Yang acknowledged her response, it seemed the quality of the demonic saber was not good. The Eldest Senior Sister did not utter a word all this time, quietly reading her book. She believed that with their abilities, winning the competition should not be difficult for the three of them. During their conversation, the mark on Lu Yang''s palm changed again, from eighty-eight, it bounced twice and turned into one hundred and thirty-one. The monk was targeted and couldn''t get a Ginseng Fruit. The two somewhat famous participants at the Foundation Establishment Stage who got the fruits were poisoned to death, without exception. The other two Ginseng Fruits were also poisoned. But now they were too far away for Lu Yang to feel the status of his clone in the Ginseng Fruits. Lu Yang dismissed his Clone state, returning to his original height. He put the demonic saber into his Storage Ring and started looking for his next target. He had prepared the Storage Ring prior to this, considering he couldn''t be blatantly using the Seek Dao Sect''s Identity Jade as a Storage Ring in the Eternity Sect''s territory. Hmm? Whose blood is this? Lu Yang noticed a few fresh drops of blood not far away. It seemed like someone injured had been here, leaving these traces while escaping. Let''s follow it. After being injured, one''s fighting capability would naturally drop. This presented an easy score. As expected, as Lu Yang closed the distance with the injured person, the bloodstains became more apparent, going from a few drops to a large stain. It was clear that the person was seriously injured. Finally, Lu Yang found the injured personit was the monk! At this moment, the monk opened his hand, gripping a person''s neck. With a snap, the person''s neck was broken. Another one swallowed the bait. The monk showed a cruel smile. During the Ginseng Fruit fight, he acted as if he were overwhelmed and injured, running away. His act attracted several participants, who were all killed by him in turn. What can I do? I''m infamous. If I didn''t do this, I wouldn''t find anyone. The monk explained through laughter. As one of the top three seed-selected candidates, others would run away from him immediately, he naturally would not get a chance to fight. It''s better to show some weakness and lure the fish onto the hook. The drunken monk gave a light click of surprise, You look familiar, but it doesn''t matter who you are. Meeting me is clearly your bad luck! He found Lu Yang familiar because the Ginseng Fruit and Lu Yang looked almost like father and son. However, the drunken monk made no connection at the time. Grasping his fist, muscles strained, the bleeding wound quickly healed. Then he pulled out a golden bowl aiming to catch Lu Yang. In silence, Lu Yang took out a demonic knife from his storage ring, squatting on the ground, he touched the blood left by the drunken monk. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The demonic knife instantly recognised the drunken monk as its master. The demonic knife floating in the air, made a hissing sound, stabbing toward the drunken monk. Perhaps it was because the demonic knife had never seen such a generous master and it wanted to give him a warm hug C with its knife edge. The drunken monk was shocked and horrified C where did the demonic knife come from and why was it stabbing at him? The golden bowl, which had followed the drunken monk for a long time, was pierced in that instant, putting the drunken monk into a difficult fight. Lu Yang tutted, With this level of skill, doesn''t look like you could grab the attention of the Suspension Temple. The Suspension Temple, being the one with the least number of people among the Five Great Immortal Sects, would only recruit gifted disciples. With the drunken monk''s talents, he could barely become a handyman of the Suspension Temple. The Suspension Temple claims that everyone has the chance to enter. I naturally had the opportunity to enter the Suspension Temple, it''s just that I gave up that opportunity! The drunken monk spoke in the midst of his battle. You sure know how to give yourself some gold. The drunken monk was useless, couldn''t beat the demonic knife, and his heart was pierced by the demonic knife in an instant. The demonic knife had lost its master again. What a pity, its master passed away immediately after recognizing it. Lu Yang picked up the demonic knife and continued on his way. Blood Floods Yellow Spring! Someone targeted Lu Yang for a sneak attack! A bloody ocean surged toward Lu Yang, carrying the scent of blood, identifying its contents on one sniff. Lu Yang calmly took out the demonic knife again. As a Sword Spirit Root, he naturally loved swords, and grasping the sword technique was not difficult. He used the newly created sword technique. Recognizing Owner Saber Technique! The demonic knife slashed at the bloody ocean, like a shark attracted by the scent of blood, shining with a strange red light, again killing the person who had tried to ambush Lu Yang. Surging Blood Palm! Recognizing Owner Saber Technique! Bloody Skull! Recognizing Owner Saber Technique! As expected of a demonic sect, the magic skills they learned were either related to fierce ghosts and skeletons, or to fresh blood and lost souls, which were very suitable for the demonic knife to choose a master. Lu Yang, relying on the single technique Recognizing Owner Saber Technique, became unbeaten throughout the land. Unfortunately, every master of the demonic knife was curse-stricken, none lived beyond three seconds before they were backlashed. Lu Yang shook his head regretfully. He just wanted to find a master for the demonic knife. Why was that so difficult? Such a good magic artifact, none of you are fortunate enough to deserve it. More and more people became aware of Lu Yang''s existence. Rumours spread that Lu Yang had become the master of the demonic knife, recklessly killing people, being even more ruthless than Gu Zha. Some had also noticed Lu Yang''s resemblance to the Ginseng Fruit and, associating it with the poisoned people, speculated the Ginseng Fruit was a scam. In the dense forest, after the demonic knife as usual killed a master, Lu Yang ran into Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou glared at Lu Yang, grinding his teeth. Great job at masquerading as the Ginseng Fruit and fooling everyone! Chapter 193 – 192: Heavenly Desolate Immortal Method_1 Chapter 193: Chapter 192: Heavenly Desolate Immortal Method_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang has such a formidable reputation, it isn''t just the newcomers wishing to make their mark in this competition who are in his shadows, even the fame of Yan Fei, the successor of the Sect Master, is eclipsed by him. He pretended to be a ginseng fruit, fooling everyone. Subsequently, wielding his Demon Sword, he struck fear into everyone''s hearts. No one knew how many digits the number in his palm held, but it was definitely certain that it was a terrifying number. Meng Jingzhou is truly capable, unafraid of Lu Yang''s formidable reputation. Heh, I hear your Demon Sword kills at first sight of blood. If that''s true, I just need to avoid getting hurt. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, You talk big, state your name! Meng Jingzhou! Ah, so it''s you. I''ve heard of your matchless prowess at Foundation Establishment Stage and your impeccable body refining skills that leave many body cultivators in awe! Meng Jingzhou snorted coldly, You''re not too bad yourself, Lu Yang, the Sea of Blood Sword Demon. Your fearsome name is enough to hush a child''s crying. Everyone says your strength surpasses that of Yan Fei, is this true or false? Try and find out! Then let''s try! The battle between the two potential winners drew not only the attention of the hidden competitive participants but also the higher-ups of the Eternity Sect who were curious to know, out of the two, who would turn out to be superior? Would it be the crafty and cunning Lu Yang or the upright Meng Jingzhou? The Master and Vice Leader were secretly twitching. If they hadn''t known beforehand that these two were in cahoots, they would have actually believed that the two were strangers. They indeed play their parts convincingly. Finally, the Vice Leader Jin had to concede that the Master had a keen eye and it''s no wonder that one was said to be a natural demon, and the other was said to be akin to a demon reincarnate. If someone were to say that these two were moles put by the Righteous Path, he wouldn''t believe it. Oh right, there was also Man Gu. Yan Fei, who was hidden among the trees, watched the two do battle, preparing himself as if he were about to face a great enemy. Both of these individuals could be his rivals more threatening than the dead Monk of Wine and Meat and Gu Zha. Lu Yang wielded his sword like a sabre, making his sabre techniques unstoppable. Meng Jingzhou''s body refining skills were impeccable, leaving no room for defects. The minute they made a move, they could even challenge those at the Golden Core Stage. The participants watched with bated breath, deeming the two to be monsters. In the end, Lu Yang had the upper hand and defeated Meng Jingzhou. Knowing he was outmatched, Meng Jingzhou retreated before he could get hurt. Everyone sighed in disappointment if Meng Jingzhou had been injured, they could have all attacked him at once. By killing Gu Zha and the Monk of Wine and Meat, and defeating Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang''s fame reached its peak, unrivaled by anyone else. Lu Yang once again demonstrated his sabre skills, killing countless contestants. Even Man Gu, who never knew what fear was, fled far away from Lu Yang upon seeing him, refusing to engage him in a direct confrontation. Just when everyone assumed Lu Yang would emerge as the most powerful competitor, Meng Jingzhou returned to the fight. Meng Jingzhou appeared vibrant and unfazed by his previous defeat. Lu Yang, let''s battle again! Lu Yang sneered, You incompetent warrior, do you still dare to mention fighting to me? Die! As he swung his Demon Sword down with massive force, intending to split Meng Jingzhou into two, the crowd gasped this was an all-out attack from the start! Last time Meng Jingzhou lost because of this move! Just when the crowd thought that one attack would settle the match, Meng Jingzhou went against his usual manner and blocked the blow. Lu Yang realized Meng Jingzhou was different, he put away his arrogant demeanor and fought with all his strength. The power of Meng Jingzhou surged compared to last time, and he fought toe to toe with Lu Yang. Huffhuff seems like you''ve encountered an extraordinary opportunity! Lu Yang suddenly came to a realization Meng Jingzhou had grown stronger and there was only this one explanation. This fight gave Meng Jingzhou great confidence, Not bad, I''ve just entered the door and my strength has already surged. It''s worthy of being Six Unions Realizing he''d made a slip of the tongue, Meng Jingzhou quickly shut his mouth. Listening to Meng Jingzhou''s incomplete sentence, Man Gu fell into deep thought, murmuring to himself, Six Unions? Could it be, the legendary ''The Immortal Skill of Six Unions and Eight Wastes''?! Everyone quickly pressed Man Gu for information about the technique, but instead of answering, Man Gu fled. ''The Immortal Skill of Six Unions and Eight Wastes,'' could it be the legacy of Immortal Eternity? Everyone whispered among themselves. The idea was hard to resist when the word ''Immortal'' was in the technique. The fight between Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou ended in a draw. Both of them knew they wouldn''t be able to determine a winner if the fight continued, so in silent agreement, they departed. After disappearing for a full day, Meng Jingzhou reappeared with an even more powerful aura than before. He went straight for Lu Yang, who was wearing his cloak. To everyone''s surprise, Meng Jingzhou''s strength had surged again, allowing him to defeat Lu Yang! The Heavenly Desolate Immortal Method was truly fearsome! sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Die! Meng Jingzhou shouted, his palm piercing through Lu Yang''s chest. Blood gushed from Lu Yang''s mouth, his life-force draining quickly. As tough as Lu Yang was, he wouldn''t die instantly, but his death was now a foregone conclusion, and nothing could change it. Haha, well-done, Meng Jingzhou. You managed to gain the biggest opportunity! Lu Yang''s face twisted into a contortion of bitterness, likely unwilling to die like this. He took out an old book from his bosom, and at the sight of it, Meng Jingzhou''s pupils constricted. How can the Immortal Method be with you? You stole the Immortal Method while we were fighting! There was an uproar among the crowd. Lu Yang had stolen the Immortal Method during the fight. What kind of trick was this? Was it the legendary art of the empty-handed thief? Immediately after, everyone''s mind started racing. The Immortal Method was in the dying Lu Yang''s hands, didn''t it mean that anyone could possibly obtain the Immortal Method? As blood gushed from his mouth, Lu Yang laughed, It''s just a pity that I was fated to steal the Immortal Method but had no chance to cultivate it. If that''s the case, then I''ll reveal the Immortal Method and see what advantages you, Meng Jingzhou, still hold! Lu Yang tossed out the Immortal Method, using the blood as words, he formed the full content of the Immortal Method in mid-air! An enormous opportunity was handed to them! Meng Jingzhou was furious and quickly scattered the blood characters, preventing the Immortal Method from spreading. But it was too late, everyone were cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage and had photographic memory. One glance is all it took for them to remember the entire content. Lu Yang laughed heartily and drew his last breath. Meng Jingzhou was livid, but there was nothing he could do. Everyone dispersed, trying to find a safe place to cultivate the Immortal Method. Why am I not getting stronger after cultivating the technique? Someone wondered. Didn''t Meng Jingzhou become much stronger after using it? Did I cultivate it wrong? Hidden in the dense forest, Lu Yang and the other two gathered together, closing their eyes and sensing everyone''s location. This was not an Immortal Method at all, but rather a tracking technique. As long as someone cultivated it, Lu Yang and the others could discern their locations. Now, everyone had hidden separately, making it the perfect opportunity to strike them one by one! The three of them moved together, killing each contestant they encountered from the nearest to the farthest, and the number of their imprints escalated rapidly. Yan Fei, who had not started cultivating yet, felt something was amiss, so he found Lu Yang''s lifeless body, uncovered the hood, and it turned out to be the bald-headed Lu Yang. An avatar of the Bodhi tree! Everything was a hoax! He quickly judged, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are in cahoots! There''s no such thing as ''The Immortal Skill of Six Unions and Eight Wastes.'' Man Gu is also with them! In the distance, the Sect Master, who saw everything, wore an odd expression. Even he, as the head of the Demon Path, thought that these three were deceitful. Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity saw that the Eldest Senior Sister was lost in thought and asked curiously, What are you thinking about? Yun Zhi sighed, I''m wondering, are these three really not going to get beaten to death? Yun Zhi wasn''t worried about whether Lu Yang and the others could win the championship. What she was concerned about now was whether they would get beaten to death before the championship ended. Chapter 194 – 193: Unification!_1 Chapter 194: Chapter 193: Unification!_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang spent several months on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion in order to devise his own method of cultivation, casting aside the Encyclopedia of Crosstalk he found an array of impressive cultivation methods and magic skills that widened his horizons. For instance, a skill that once mastered, would allow one to track the location of another. It was developed by a couple who were both cultivators, intended for monitoring each other''s whereabouts. Then, the husband discovered that his wife frequently visited the brothel, and the wife found out that her husband often did the same. Aside from this method, Lu Yang also saw a method for sleeping with open eyes, very useful during lectures. There was a method that could make oneself extremely ugly, Lu Yang couldn''t figure out the usefulness of this one. A method for hibernation that emulates animals. Eat once, sleep for a quarter. Lu Yang also couldn''t figure out the purpose of this one. Later, Lu Yang understood. These were methods develoed by his Senior Brothers and Sisters for racking up contribution points. Handing over a method with no duplicates to the Task Hall would earn you contribution points. Eldest Senior Sister once did this task on her own, forcing the Task Hall to create a dedicated column for her. There was no need to repeatedly hand in methods, just write it out and place it in the Scripture Pavilion. She could use contribution points freely. The other Senior Brothers and Sisters didn''t have Eldest Senior Sister''s talent, but they wanted contribution points, resulting in many seemingly impressive but essentially useless methods in the Scripture Pavilion. Lu Yang wondered whether he would be hung up and beaten by Eldest Senior Sister if he also wrote such methods. Oh, probably Eldest Senior Sister wouldn''t need to lift a finger, the puppet could do it for her. The Immortal Skill of Six Unions and Eight Wastes? Fairy Eternity recalled something when she heard the name Lu Yang made up. The name seems similar to Immortal Jiuchong''s method! Immortal Jiuchong? Lu Yang repeated. Fairy Eternity seldom mentioned about Immortal Jiuchong. From Fairy Eternity, he knew that Immortal Jiuchong was an Immortal body, and also the first among the Five Immortals of the Ancients to become an Immortal. What''s the name of his method? Lu Yang wondered. Eldest Senior Sister also showed a rare interest, put down her book, and listened to Fairy Eternity''s answer. Immortal Jiuchong wrote the method himself, he named it ''The Immortal Skill of Chaotic One Energy, Two Instruments, Four Images, Six Unions, Eight Desolations, Nine Lands, Ten Heavens, and Only I am Supreme''. I usually refer to his method as ''Digital Immortal Skill'', sometimes people also call it ''Four Six Immortal Skill'', ''Eighty Immortal Skill'' or anything they find convenient. Anyway, even Jiuchong can''t remember the full name of his own method. Lu Yang: Does Immortal Jiuchong have some sort of obsession with numbers? Eldest Senior Sister also seemed at a loss. Originally, she had hoped to infer the opponent''s strengths and weaknesses from the naming of the method. Now it seems she had been overly optimistic. While listening to ancient oddities in the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang roamed about killing people with Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. Just then, they heard Yan Fei''s shout. Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu are together! Yan Fei did it deliberately. The pressure from the trio was too great. Even though he was strong, he couldn''t beat these three strong and cunning bastards. He must gather everyone''s strength to take down these three. Only then would he have a chance to win! Exposed so soon? Meng Jingzhou thought the exposure would be later. He hadn''t had enough fun yet. The three of them opened their palms to check the numbers on their imprints. The one with the least, Man Gu, had 350. Needless to mention Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, they were simply matchless demons, killing like mowing grass. What should we do, fight or run? Man Gu asked. Run, of course. With our score, the top three spots must be ours. We just wait for it to end. Meng Jingzhou said, without the slightest sense of honor as a direct descendant of the Meng family. He felt no guilt for suggesting to run away. This had all been the result of being chased like ducks by their father for being naughty when they were young. They are here! Someone stepped out of their abode and saw the three of them together. These three are indeed together! They even managed to keep up their act from the start of the competition. If it weren''t for Yan Fei''s suspicion, no one would have found out. It''s an utter disgrace. As cultivators on the Demon Path, they were always the ones deceiving others. When did it become others'' turn to deceive them? And they were deceived round and round! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they didn''t kill these three to vent their anger, their future cultivation would be impeded! Run~ Meng Jingzhou shouted joyously, spearheading the escape, with Lu Yang and Man Gu following suit. Catch them up! They are here! Kill them! Demon cultivators rarely work together, let alone mobilize large-scale Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, this is unprecedented. They were united, determined to capture these three! The high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect watched this scene, amazed, for even they did not have such a compelling appeal. The Master privately agreed, these three were tailor-made to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect undercover. He felt it a pity that his two deputies, Liu Gao, were incompetent, letting such important chess pieces leave the Seek Dao Sect. If we''re really chased down, you''ll act as bait, Lu Yang said to Meng Jingzhou. Why should I? This whole scheme was your idea, you do it! I thought of the idea, you added the details, you are more important than me, you go! The idea is more important than the details, you go. Both were mutually conceding, each suggesting the other as bait, while Man Gu was unable to get a word in on the side. He was just a performer. I''ve caught up with them! A tracker with exquisite footwork was almost touching the hem of Lu Yang''s robe. At this moment, an unseen attack hit him. He didn''t have time to dodge and was sent flying, a large chunk of his chest caving in. As he closed his eyes, he saw that his previous position was empty, with only a talisman fluttering. What''s this? The talisman fluttered, seemingly conscious, and sent all the opponents approaching them flying. Someone finally saw what the talisman was. It''s an Invisibility Talisman! These three have helpers! This Invisibility Talisman was painted by Lu Yang. Its effects were powerful, and none of the sensitive ones at the scene had felt anyone turning invisible. The shouting person soon realized something was wrong. Whose Invisibility Talisman only makes the body invisible, leaving the talisman out in the open? Lu Yang shouted to the Invisibility Talisman: Yan Fei, kill them quick! Yan Fei is in league with them too?! Everyone was shocked. Was Yan Fei pretending to discover the plot of the three, was this part of the trap? Yan Fei, who had been watching the tigers fight all along, had been annoyed to the point of crooking his nose. He was eighty feet away from the scene, and the person with the Invisibility Talisman was definitely not him! I get it, the one with the Invisibility Talisman is your avatar! Yan Fei remembered Lu Yang had a Wooden Avatar trick. Someone fast and nimble had taken off the Invisibility Talisman, revealing the person in hiding. Bald-headed Lu Yang, the Bodhi Tree avatar! Lu Yang''s Invisibility Talisman could only hide the body, not clothing, and the Wooden Avatar was covered with tree leaves, which were part of the avatar. In other words, the wooden avatar was naked. This was perfectly suited to Lu Yang''s Invisibility Talisman! The Bodhi tree avatar, decked in leafy attire, was like a savage. Lu Yang controlled the avatar to explode, releasing poisonous gas. Yan Fei was well prepared for this, calling a north wind to disperse the poison gas. Kill! Lu Yang and his companions were surrounded entirely, with countless hidden weapons and weapons thrown, aiming to make them hedgehogs. Some even directly attacked, intending to kill the trio. The attack was relentless, impossible to resist! Lu Yang sighed, At this point, we can only unify. The three looked at each other, setting a certain kind of determination, they wanted to fight as one! Unification? Although Yan Fei didn''t know how they intended to unify, he had a bad feeling. Don''t underestimate them, they will unify! Yan Fei roared, warning everyone. Even the high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect were puzzled, they had never heard of cultivators being able to unify? Man Gu shouted loudly with his muscles bulging. His left hand grabbed Meng Jingzhou''s ankle, and his right hand grabbed Lu Yang''s ankle. Meng Jingzhou used his magic skill, and his body radiated a faint golden light, exceptionally hard. Lu Yang clapped his hands together, reaching over his head and wrapped himself in Sword Qi. The three unified! Yan Fei: ? Chapter 195 – 194: Child, What Is Your Wish?_1 Chapter 195: Chapter 194: Child, What Is Your Wish?_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Not to mention that Yan Fei was confused, even the high-level members of the Eternity Sect were also stunned. Is this the popular fighting style of the younger generation? Are they unable to keep up with the times? Man Gu swung Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang in circles, repelling all hidden weapons and attacks. Strange tactics, everyone, attack! Yan Fei shouted, taking the lead with others following suit, swarming forward. Even if it takes a great number of people, they would overwhelm them! Unification Secret TechniqueGiant Windmill! The three of them shouted together, and Man Gu, holding the two, spun rapidly. Now Man Gu held the sturdiest blunt weapon and the sharpest cutting tool. He could attack and defend as he wished! Most importantly, the blunt weapon and cutting tool could hit people on their own, they were highly intelligent. Meng Jingzhou used the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, swinging his fists, leaving opponents bruised and battered, with bones broken and flesh torn. Lu Yang used his hands as swords, casting Sword Qi, invoking the Single Character Sword Technique, as if wielding a towering sword, ruthlessly reaping enemies'' lives. This simple yet effective cooperation consisted of Man Gu spinning, Meng Jingzhou swinging his fists, and Lu Yang waving his palms. Each of them did their own thing without affecting the others. Yan Fei''s soft armor was torn open after being hit by Lu Yang''s Sword Qi. If it weren''t for the soft armor, he would have already been bleeding! The Unification technique, which seemed absurd, was actually very powerful. Man Gu transformed into an ancient Demon God, wielding the Yin and Yang, killing in and out of the crowd. Other players were either smashed to death by Meng Jingzhou''s head or chopped by Lu Yang''s Sword Qi. Having suffered badly, Yan Fei dared not fight in close quarters. Other people, seeing this, were also planning to run away. Revenge was great, but one had to be alive to do it. However, there are two issues. First, all the kills had to be credited to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The second problem was that it was very easy to get dizzy. Urgh The three of them felt nauseous. Despite the training, the training duration was too short and the high-intensity spinning exceeded their tolerance. While feeling nauseous, Lu Yang comforted the other two, I heard that our dizziness is caused by weird human body reactions. Once we reach the Golden Core Stage and can control our organs, we can use this technique repeatedly! Urghis that true? Meng Jingzhou doubted Lu Yang''s words. In theory, yes, we will try when we reach the Golden Core Stage. When the crowd saw their poor condition, they rushed up again. The trio changed their strategy. When someone attacked, Man grabbed onto Meng Jingzhou''s ankle, Lu Yang grabbed Meng Jingzhou''s neck, and the two used Meng Jingzhou as a shield to block the attack. Upon seeing the success of this technique, Lu Yang and Man Gu pursued and attacked with Meng Jingzhou as their shield. Hey hey hey, you two have gone too far, this wasn''t part of the plan! Meng Jingzhou yelled. Even though he was physically strong, it was still painful to absorb the attacks. The two put Meng Jingzhou down. When several people attacked from the same direction, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu each hoisted up one of Lu Yang''s thighs. Lu Yang took out his magic saber, together they faced several opponents. Similar to the way a snake hisses, their attacks were both fast and ruthless, keeping the upper hand. Suddenly, Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed, and with a spring in his step, he left abruptly, rushing towards Yan Fei. It was this brat who kept messing with us! Ignorant! Yan Fei was not afraid of Lu Yang, fully aware that he would be no match for the three of them attacking simultaneously, but now Lu Yang was alone, and trying to kill him? Yan Fei pulled out his jade flute, his Life-bound Magical Treasure capable of launching sonic attacks. Hu Yan Fei blew his jade flute, aiming to kill Lu Yang. Lu Yang''s body sank, disappearing into the ground and evading the attack. The tree behind him was cut in half. The cut was smooth, one could only imagine the kind of wound this attack would inflict if it hit a person. Earth Escape Technique! Yan Fei was taken aback. He didn''t expect Lu Yang to know this extremely difficult Five Elements Magic Skill. Where will he appear?! Yan Fei quickly turned around, guessing that Lu Yang would attack from behind. Unexpectedly, the ground under his feet cracked, a Bodhi tree erupted from the soil, with two Lu Yang clones perched in its branches. Lu Yang and his clone simultaneously left the Bodhi tree. The clone unleashed Tiger Fist, transforming into a gorgeous tiger, pouncing on Yan Fei. Lu Yang, holding his magic saber, horizontally slashed at Yan Fei. At this kind of distance, he could freely control his clone. The Tiger Demon Lu Yang was fierce beyond comparison. Lu Yang''s blade swept disdainfully, and in close combat, Yan Fei simply had no time to blow his jade flute! Grow bigger! The jade flute grew to eyebrow height, waving in Yan Fei''s hand, blocking the attacks from Lu Yang and his clone. The jade staff spun extremely fast, making a whistling sound. Lu Yang swiftly tilted his head, avoiding the invisible sonic attack. This was another way to use the jade flute! Interesting idea! Lu Yang sneered, but unfortunately, he was already prepared, and this move posed no threat to him. This move was considered a child''s play in the Seek Dao Sect, nothing more than a display. It was only someone like Yan Fei, who lacked experience, who would consider such a thing as a method of attack. Moreover, in the face of absolute power, did he, Yan Fei, still think he could create a ripple? Outside the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang was confident that he was invincible during the Foundation Establishment Stage, let alone two of him? Lu Yang used magic blade to execute swordsmanship. The Tiger Demon roared, spit out human language. Slash Mantra! Tiger Descending the Mountain! The two attacked from different directions, tearing Yan Fei to shreds. The magic blade recognized its new master instantly and devoured him instantly, making Yan Fei the shortest-lived master. Vice Leader Jin saw this scene and asked the Master, Didn''t you say Yan Fei was your successor? Aren''t you going to intervene? The Master scoffed, Successor? That''s just a role Yan Fei cast for himself. Through various hints, he makes people think he''s my heir, thereby gaining various benefits. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aren''t you going to penalize him? Why should I? If he has real skills, what if I admit that he is my disciple? If he doesn''t, then like today, if he dies, he dies. Yan Fei was not yet outstanding enough to warrant the Master''s serious attention. Have you chosen the person who is privileged to be the one you will possess? the Master respectfully asked the Immortal Eternity. The Immortal Eternity had already made a choice, Lu Yang. This person is ruthless and cunning, with exceptional talent and roots, barely qualified to be the subject of my possession. That being said, Immortal Eternity actually considered Lu Yang as the perfect candidate for possession. The Master was somewhat reluctant. Lu Yang was the most suitable demon cultivator he had seen since becoming Master, but unfortunately, he had now been chosen by the Immortal Eternity. However, being chosen by the Immortal Eternity was his honor, it was a profitable deal to exchange one Lu Yang for the Immortal Eternity to regain his peak. Bring him to the secret room. Yes. The Master stood in the air, releasing a pressure: The competition is over. Lu Yang has the highest Palm Imprint, ranking first, and is fortunate to receive the blessings of the Immortal Eternity! Lu Yang''s excellence was clear to everyone, despite this, the other participants were disappointed since they just missed the blessings of the Immortal Eternity. Lu Yang, come with me. The Master beckoned, causing Lu Yang to take flight and brought him to the entrance of the secret room. The Master cautioned Lu Yang, The blessings of the Immortal are of great importance. Enter the secret room, and you will understand what I mean. Yes. Lu Yang had a smile on his face that didn''t seem forced, which made the Master nod in secret. Indeed, he was a devoted believer of the Immortal Eternity. Lu Yang walked into the secret room and found that the Eternity Sect was extremely poor. The secret room was pitch black, and there wasn''t even a light. Suddenly, three sticks of incense were lit under the statue of the Immortal Eternity. The smoke from the incense sticks rose slowly to form the figure of a kind old man. Child, come here. The kind old man beckoned to Lu Yang. Seeing the kind old man, Lu Yang was very excited, You, you are The kind old man nodded with a smile, Yes, just as you guessed. Are you really the Spirit of the Statue? Immortal Eternity: Child, I am the Immortal Eternity. If you have any wishes, you can tell me, and I will help you fulfill them. Chapter 196 – 195 The Fledgling Shape of Eternity Dao Fruit_1 Chapter 196: Chapter 195 The Fledgling Shape of Eternity Dao Fruit_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Are, are you really an Immortal, an Immortal Eternity? Lu Yang trembled all over, his hands fluttering aimlessly, his lips couldn''t stop curling up, extremely excited. Child, don''t be so excited, this Immortal is right here, The Immortal Eternity said, her face warm, You are the first place in this competition. The Qi Refinement group performed well, but not as good as you. You truly deserve the first place. As a reward, this Immortal will grant you a wish. A wish? Are there any restrictions? Just state it, this Immortal can do anything. I wish for the world to be at peace forever. Choose another one? The Immortal Eternity tentatively said, admitting that her previous statement was a bit exaggerated. In order to possess Lu Yang, she had to obliterate his soul, but his soul was rooted in his physical body. Even if extracted, its roots would remain, causing the possession to be incomplete and detrimental to future cultivation. The best way was to fulfill his wish, so that the roots of the soul would fall off and she could complete the possession perfectly. She thought that Lu Yang was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage and an independent cultivator at that, so what could his wish possibly be? At most, he would want an Immortal Treasure, she could give him that because she could take it back after possessing him. I wish that everyone can become an Immortal. This wish was even more absurd than the previous one. I hope that productivity can be greatly developed so that people can obtain resources without labor and freely choose what they like to do. Choose another one. Are you here to join the demonic sect or planning to overthrow the Great Xia dynasty to establish a new one? Lu Yang looked at the Immortal Eternity with some disappointment. This Immortal was not really capable, she couldn''t grant any of his three wishes. The Immortal Eternity was provoked by Lu Yang''s look, but she knew that this matter could not be rushed. Child, your wishes are all related to the world, don''t you have any personal wishes? The Immortal Eternity guided patiently. As long as Lu Yang answered that he wanted to become an immortal, she would have a reason to possess him. Becoming an immortal with your body also counts as fulfilling your wish! Yes, I wish to cultivate to the realm where I can create the world and reshape the universe. Could you make your wish a little bit smaller? If I had that capability, would I still be here trying to sweet talk you? Seeing that the Immortal Eternity was incapable, Lu Yang had to settle for the second best. I have an Eldest Senior Sister whose cultivation level is extraordinary. I wish I could defeat her. Hahaha, this is a trifling matter. I could easily suppress her. The Immortal Eternity burst into laughter. Finally, there''s a simple wish. It''s just a senior sister in the Foundation Establishment Stage, how high can her cultivation level be? He, as the magnificent Immortal Eternity, could suppress such a little girl easily, couldn''t he? Once I take possession of your body, I will suppress that little girl for you! Possess?! Lu Yang''s pupils shrank. He did not expect that the promised blessing from the Immortal had turned into possession. He turned around and ran, trying to escape from this hellhole. Give up. If you can escape right before my eyes, where should I put my face! Lu Yang felt the dreadful pressure from the Immortal Eternity, as heavy as a mountain, and despair surged in his heart. Would the outcome change if he hadn''t won? Would the outcome change if he hadn''t made a wish? Would the outcome change if he hadn''t joined the Eternity Sect? Panic, regret, fear all kinds of emotions surged into his heart, but it was too late. Seeing Lu Yang''s expression, the Immortal Eternity couldn''t help sneering, transformed back into thick smoke, and flew into Lu Yang''s spiritual space. Then she received a slap on her face. Slap The crisp sound of a slap resounded, and the Immortal Eternity was sent flying by a slap. So it was you, this bastard, who was impersonating this fairy? A certain unruly woman set upon Immortal Eternity punching and kicking. If an outsider who didn''t know the situation saw this, it would seem like a depraved young girl beating up a centenarian. Let me tell you, back in ancient times, even Ying Tian and the other three didn''t dare to act like this. Who do you think you are! Impersonating this fairy, did you kneel down and worship, did you give any offerings, did this fairy nod in approval? Who is this person! Immortal Eternity was a bit stunned, he didn''t even understand what had just happened when he was already slapped by someone. Why are there other people in this spiritual space? Is everyone lining up to possess this boy? You don''t even recognize me grandaunt, and you have the audacity to wander around outside? Fairy Eternity had long been displeased with him. Parading around with the title of Eternity and swindling people, while she, the genuine one, was either looked down upon by Lu Yang or bullied by Yun Zhi. It was absolutely miserable. Finally waiting for the Immortal Eternity to come in, she would be able to give him a thorough beating! She had never seen what Immortal Eternity looked like before; he was not a person she recognized. Fairy Fist Technique, Fairy Eternity made up a name, her girly fists rained down. Each hit struck the Immortal Eternity. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the fighting style seemed random, it was actually exquisitely profound. Each strike was inscrutable. Immortal Eternity felt each strike hitting his weak points. Although he was in a soul state, he felt like he was about to spit out blood and kneel. He felt that his soul was about to dissolve into nothingness. Where did this monster come from? This is too much! The Immortal Eternity was furious. He held the Eternity Dao Fruit. Ever since he was revived, he had been worshipped by the Eternity Sect. He was granted whatever he wanted and everything was going smooth for him. When had he ever suffered such humiliation? Immortal for eternity! The Immortal Eternity roared in anger. A golden glow appeared in the palm of his hand. The glow was so brilliant that it was hard to open the eyes. This golden light was neither material nor soul, but something beyond. It held some strange power that led people to feel as if it could demolish anything, and any attack that hit him would be nullified. Eternity Dao Fruit''s embryonic form? Fairy Eternity was surprised, finally realizing where the faint familiar aura on the master came from. This guy who was impersonating her indeed had some skills. You''ve got a good eye, woman. This object is the Eternity Dao Fruit, before which, I the immortal, forever unchanging, forever young, forever invincible. I''m the one and only immortal throughout eternity. All kinds of fate are reduced to nothingness, all attacks turned into nothingness. Your attack can''t harm me at all! With the Dao Fruit, the Immortal Eternity became confident. Yellow Bean let out a sneer: It''s just a clumsy imitation of me. What''s there to be proud of? Fairy Fist Technique! Yellow Bean swung her fists about again, breaking the barrier that the Immortal Eternity took great pride in with a single punch. Her fists didn''t lose any force and landed square on his face. The embryonic form of this Dao Fruit is indeed interesting. Fairy Eternity conveniently took the embryonic form of the Dao Fruit, and the golden substance appeared in her hands. She observed it with great interest. In the golden substance, countless inscriptions and rules appeared and disappeared, as if explaining the meaning of eternity. Lu Yang, curious, tried to take a look, but was pushed away by Fairy Eternity: Off you go, you''re not in the realm yet to look at these things. You, what have you done?! Immortal Eternity panicked. Originally, there was a close relationship between the Eternity Dao Fruit''s embryonic form and him, even stricter than the integration of the soul. By logic, no power should be able to separate it. But now, he couldn''t feel the connection with the Dao Fruit''s embryonic form! He completely lost control of the Dao Fruit''s embryonic form! Who was she! How did she manage to do this?! Showing off your Dao fruit in front of this fairy, it''s like showing off your skills in front of an expert. Fairy Eternity laughed smugly. And then, another ethereal voice came, resonating in the Immortal Eternity''s ears. I heard you want to suppress me? Only then did Immortal Eternity notice that besides Lu Yang and the mysterious woman who took his Dao fruit, there was a third person in the Spiritual Space! Just how many people are there in this Spiritual Space?! Do you have to wait in line for possession nowadays? Chapter 197 – 196 Why are there so many people in your Spiritual Space!_1 Chapter 197: Chapter 196 Why are there so many people in your Spiritual Space!_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M If in one''s spiritual space there were two souls, an original one and a stronger one, it could be explained that the stronger soul temporarily has no intention of Possessing. But when there is already a third soul in your spiritual space, isn''t that a bit over the top? Does a spiritual space need to be that lively? Now, with her added, there were four souls in the spiritual space. Immortal Eternity, with his limited exposure, had never heard of anyone having four souls in their spiritual space. Yun Zhi closed her book and quietly watched Immortal Eternity. Following the idea of respecting the old and loving the young, she had allowed Fairy Eternity to make the first move. Now, it was her turn. Even without the Dao Fruit, this Immortal is still invincible! Immortal Eternity snapped out of his apathy, regained his confidence, and engaged in a duel once again. Demonize the world! Boundless black Demonic Air gushed out of Immortal Eternity, countless major demons surged in the Demonic Air, carrying horrifying screams, engulfing the entire spiritual space, advancing towards Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi did not even glance at it, raising her jade arm, the golden bell tied to her right wrist jingled. Her voice was icy, just like a fairy in the silent moon palace. Cloud Falling Palm. As a palm was launched, white clouds emerged from behind Yun Zhi as if an ocean was surging, engulfing the black Demonic Air. Suddenly, the white clouds transformed into sky-filling waves that flushed over Immortal Eternity. Immortal Eternity felt like a mere stone in front of the vast rivers, insignificant without any ability to resist. Netherworld Undying Flame! Eighteen Golden Bell Covers! Red-black flames ignited from Immortal Eternity''s chest, rapidly spreading to form a layer of membrane on his body. Eighteen golden Bells descended and covered Immortal Eternity, one upon another, trying to block the attack. The waves surged, ruthlessly assaulting Immortal Eternity. One after another, the eighteen layers of the golden bell cover shattered, and as the red-black flame-formed membrane collided with the seawater, it was evaporated. Immortal Eternity, bearing the leftover energy of the attack, was thrown to the edge of the spiritual space. Yun Zhi rose from the chair, stepping lightly. With each step, a lotus bloomed, and she approached Immortal Eternity. Stop! Stop! I order you to stop!! Immortal Eternity shouted loudly. His confidence was shattered by the previous attack. Rock-shattering Titanium Hand! A huge hand made of fog dropped from the sky. This strike could shatter mountains, crack the earth, and destroy precious treasures. It had a long-established reputation in the Cultivation World. Yun Zhi raised her hand and gently waved it, and the immense foggy hand dissipated. Defeat Tribulation Immortal Body! Immortal Eternity displayed his magic spell. If it were in the outside world, the magic spell body would be thousands of feet tall, standing tall and erect, picking up the stars was nothing difficult. Any attack would feel ticklish on the magic spell body, not harmful at all. However, the attack of the magic spell body could destroy everything and was unstoppable. Due to the limitation of the spiritual space, Defeat Tribulation Immortal Body was not fully displayed, but the power of the magic spell remained undiminished. Die! Immortal Eternity gritted his teeth, wanting to smash Yun Zhi. Without even lifting her head, Yun Zhi simply swiped her hand a couple of times, and the terrifying magic spell body was annihilated. Falling Red Lotus! Reverse Five Elements Kill Array! Slayer Buddha Fist! Daoist Control Talisman! Immortal Eternity did not hold back anymore, doing his utmost, using palm methods, fist methods, array methods, talismans various attacking methods were employed continuously, showing profound skills, as if having been earnestly studied for hundreds or thousands of years. If a common cultivator saw these attacks, they would have long since lost their nerves. However, in front of Yun Zhi, these attacks were not enough. Lu Yang''s spiritual space seemed to have turned into her domain. As long as she lightly waved her hand, similar to shooing away flies, all attacks disappeared. Nowhere near the level of an Immortal. Yun Zhi evaluated Immortal Eternity''s series of attacks, implying not just their lack of power, but also their lack of perspective. The same attack, if Fairy Eternity had used it, it would''ve had a better effect. Have you learned the ancient attacking techniques? Yun Zhi observed that although Immortal Eternity used many different magic spells, without exception, they were all techniques prevalent today. All were trackable, and none were lost ancient techniques. This was very strange. During ancient times, many traditions were lost after the great destruction. Most of the attack methods today were found by later generations. If Immortal Eternity was an ancient Immortal, he should be like Fairy Eternity, capable of displaying lost ancient supreme techniques, like the embarrassing playing dead technique, and the Diving spell that strips away all water. Yun Zhi did not suppress Immortal Eternity right way, she just wanted to see what kind of attack Immortal Eternity could perform. Who, who are you exactly! The degree of Immortal Eternity''s fear surpassed even being robbed of his Dao Fruit. This was simply unreasonably powerful. Just who were these people in this boy''s spiritual space? The former, with unpredictable methods, had taken away his Dao Fruit, while the latter, with superb cultivation level and limitlessly powerful magic skills! Didn''t you say you wanted to suppress me for Lu Yang? You you are Lu Yang''s Eldest Senior Sister?! Immortal Eternity raised his voice by an octave, his eyes wide open. He completely forgot his current situation and couldn''t help but curse Lu Yang shamelessly in his heart. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just what sort of a ridiculous wish did this boy propose? One more outrageous than the other. He originally thought defeating Lu Yang''s Eldest Senior Sister to be easy, so he agreed to enter and Possess. But now it seemsC It should be the other way around! Lu Yang''s Eldest Senior Sister could suppress him easily! It''s a huge trap. Immortal Eternity finally understood. Lu Yang was not his believer at all. He disguised himself as bait and fooled him for so long just to trick him into coming here. It was ludicrous that he had thought he could possess a perfect shell. Could the opponent be the Righteous Path''s undercover agent lying low in the Eternity Sect? However, Lu Yang''s performance in the competition did not seem like an act. Immortal Eternity suddenly realized and understood everything C Lu Yang was sent by the other three demonic sects! Everything made sense now. Stop hitting, I surrender! I''ll tell you all you want to know. Just spare me my life! Immortal Eternity knelt on the ground to beg for mercy, his mental shift happening surprisingly fast. Speak, who are you exactly! Why are you impersonating me! Fairy Eternity stopped observing the Dao Fruit and rushed over, with Lu Yang following behind her, Yun Zhi was silently listening on one side. The three of them wanted to know the answer to this question. I am Immortal Eternity dragged the pronunciation, drawing the attention of the three. He erupted with full force from his body and turned to run. He wanted to break the barrier of the Spiritual Space and escape this hellish place! Thud As expected, he crashed solidly against the barrier, completely unable to break through. Yun Zhi had anticipated this and strengthened the intensity of Lu Yang''s spiritual space beforehand. This trick of Immortal Eternity''s had been used many times in front of Yun Zhi by Daoist Buyu before. It was useless. Still not behaving, Fairy Fist! Yellow Bean clenched her little fists and rained punches on Immortal Eternity''s face like raindrops. Don''t hit the face, don''t hit the face, I''ll confess everything now! Immortal Eternity saw clearly that surrendering early was the best policy, as any tricks were ineffective against his opponents'' rich experience. Speak, what''s your name! Yellow Bean posed triumphantly. I have no shame. Hmm? You have self-awareness? Chapter 198 – 197: Leniency for Those Who Confess_1 Chapter 198: Chapter 197: Leniency for Those Who Confess_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M No, I meant, my name is Sha Meless, the ''Sha'' stands for fabric, and ''Meless'' stands for lack of shame. The Immortal Eternity became submissive, answering every question with a good attitude. Fairy Eternity frowned, Why such an odd name? Lu Yang thought to himself, who are you to judge others'' names? Immortal Eternity sighed, I didn''t want it either. But explaining it would take a while. Take your time. Fairy Eternity produced a small stool, sitting on it, and propped her head up with a palm, ready to listen to Immortal Eternity''s elaborate explanation. Yun Zhi and Lu Yang, too, listened attentively. Speaking truthfully, Immortal Eternity said, I am unaware of the origin of my conscious or how I was born. A long time ago, my first consciousness emerged, faint and blurry, barely aware of my existence, like looking at flowers through mist, everything was unclear. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I felt an unknown force constantly converging onto me, making me stronger bit by bit, but my consciousness remained vague and indistinguishable. I also felt a surge of memories filling up my consciousness, but at that time, I didn''t have the capacity to think. I merely accepted the memories and was unable to organize or process the massive influx of information. As my consciousness gradually grew stronger, I faintly heard the name ''Immortal Eternity'' whispered. I heard the term ''Immortal Eternity'' in my memories, but I couldn''t interpret my memories, and didn''t know what ''Immortal Eternity'' meant. I don''t know how much time had passed, perhaps hundreds or even thousands of years, but at one point my consciousness suddenly became clear, as if I was a drowned person who was rescued and had my perception of the external world restored. The first phrase I heard when my consciousness became clear was ''Great Immortal Eternity, Sha Meless, please save your devoted followers and save this world.'' ''Sha Meless'' became my name although I originally had none. It was the Master who called me ''Sha Meless'' that I got this name. Once I had a name, I was finally able to process those tremendous past memories and understood the meanings those memories conveyed. Looking through my memories, I saw someone accidentally discovering a Secret Realm, getting lost within, and learning about an ancient Immortal who protected the human race named Immortal Eternity. This Immortal possessed the Eternity Dao Fruit and could resurrect from death. Following his escape from the Secret Realm, this man formed the Eternity Sect intending to resurrect Immortal Eternity. The Eternity Sect grew stronger, drawing in more and more worshippers. They slaughtered to please Immortal Eternity, chanting the name of the Immortal Eternity, hoping for his resurrection. By then, I comprehended. I was the Immortal Eternity resurrected by the Eternity Sect. As long as someone genuinely believed in me and prayed or worshipped me, I would gain their memory. The Master prayed to me, I appeared in the visible realm through a statue, responding to the Master''s wishes. I have the Master''s memory. What the Master knows, I do too. I saw he was severely wounded, needing a hundred years of quiet recuperation. Considering he was my strongest and most devout believer, I treated him. Once I got my name, I felt I held a lump of golden radiance. Combining it with my memory, I guessed this was Eternity Dao Fruit. I used part of the Eternity Dao Fruit''s Power to heal the Master. But I am not sure whether I am indeed the Immortal Eternity. My earliest memory was from the first believer, chaotic memories from over ten thousand years ago, without a shred of ancient memory. For instance, when the Master asked who refined the stars, I cannot answer his question. However, I couldn''t say that I don''t know, thus I told him that the matter was too profound for him to understand. I was unsure how the believers would react if they knew my situation. So, for now, I could only pretend to be awoken from the ancient era. Since I am always in a soul state, this cannot be a long-term solution. So, I told the Master that I need to possess a body to return to my peak and save the world. The Master believed my words. He assembled all Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment practitioners and organized a competition. I would select a suitable body to possess from the participants. And you chose me? asked Lu Yang. The Immortal Eternity nodded helplessly. Yes, I had made a poor choice. I chose you and got a good beating. Any other choice and I would have succeeded in possessing a body. If only I had chosen someone else, I would have succeeded in possessing. Immortal Eternity clarified things that settled certain questions like why he didn''t know ancient techniques, why he needed to possess a body, and why his name was Sha Meless. However, some puzzles were so profound that even he could not explain. For instance, who exactly was he? Where did he come from? How did the Eternity Dao Fruit appear? With a hopeful gaze, Lu Yang looked at his Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity. It was time for the wise elders to step in. Fairy Eternity furrowed her brows, seemingly deep in thought, not looking very reliable. From start to finish, Eldest Senior Sister quietly listened to Immortal Eternity''s experiences, distinguishing whether they were true or fabricated. Eldest Senior Sister believed his experiences to be authentic to a large extent. Noticing Lu Yang''s gaze, she understood her Junior Brother still had many questions and expected answers from her, so she said, The Grand Elder of Heavenly Strategy Sect, Master Daoyan, once hypothesized that there was no Immortal Eternity or Eternity Dao Fruit in this world initially, and the Eternity Sect was essentially trying to create an immortal. Lu Yang secretly nodded his head. The more experienced ones indeed were reliable. Immortal Eternity looked up at Yun Zhi''s words. Who was this Daoyan, daring to doubt the existence of my Dao Fruit? Don''t you know how much effort I put into forming this Dao Fruit? Even Yingtian Immortal and the others were envious! Lu Yang suggested Fairy Eternity to listen to Eldest Senior Sister first, and settle scores with Daoyan later. Yun Zhi continued, Where the soul comes from and where it goes is a mystery the Cultivation World has not been able to solve until now. Master Daoyan believes that human willpower can create a soul, provided the willpower is abundant and strong enough. Of course, this is a hypothesis and doesn''t explain how the first soul was born. But your situation aligns with this hypothesis. Since its inception to the present, the Eternity Sect has lasted for over 14,000 years. During these 14,000 years, there would''ve been at least a million followers praying to an nonexistent Immortal Eternity. Given such a long duration, and a vast amount of willpower, it''s entirely possible to conjure a soul, which is you, Immortal Eternity. But your appearance might have had another condition C slaying. Have you ever thought about where those resentful demonic auras that you were able to wield, originate from? Humans are the most superior beings, the favoured children of heaven and earth. They are born with ''spirituality''. The practice of Demon Cultivators is to strip the ''spirituality'' from humans through slaughter, which then becomes their power. Believers of the Eternity Sect slew countless beings to please you, thus causing extensive karmic debts. The power obtained from slaughtering became your power, the power of Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Chapter 199 – 198 The Man Behind the Scenes_1 Chapter 199: Chapter 198 The Man Behind the Scenes_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The gap between immortals and mortals is like a chasm, not something achievable solely through sheer will. The immortal Eternity is not yet a true immortal and is currently in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Although he lacks a physical body and only possesses a soul, he''s not a typical Transcendance Tribulation Stage practitioner. However, with the immature Eternity Dao Fruit he possesses, he compensates for his lack of combat power. If one in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage encounters Immortal Eternity in the spiritual space, they would be at a disadvantage. Yet, Immortal Eternity has met with the true Fairy Eternity. The power of the immature Dao Fruit couldn''t manifest before the true Dao Fruit. After being taught a lesson, Immortal Eternity comprehends that he may not be a true immortal, but rather an imitation of Fairy Eternity. As for the origin of the Dao Fruit, elder, what''s your thought?, Yun Zhi posed this question to Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity had been thinking about this query all along. She took out the bundle of golden light, My initial judgement was not wrong; we could reluctantly label this entity as the Eternity Dao Fruit, but it is far from maturity, it is in its nascent form. The emergence of the Dao Fruit should follow the same principle as this young man''s appearance, both depend on the will. Lu Yang curiously asked, Can Dao Fruits be manifested through will? Wouldn''t that make becoming an immortal quite simple? Fairy Eternity shook her head, correcting Lu Yang''s misconception, it''s not a Dao Fruit but an immature Dao Fruit. Regardless of the fact that this Dao Fruit is a product of over ten thousand years of accumulation by the Eternity Sect, the method of producing an immature Dao Fruit solely through will has serious limitations. A Dao Fruit serves as a symbol of becoming immortal and is able to alter the world rules. Its actual concept far exceeds Lu Yang''s knowledge, it''s not something he currently has control over. The immature Dao Fruit and the Dao Fruit are worlds apart. As long as I wish, I can conceive as many immature Eternity Dao Fruits as I want, but there will forever be only one Eternity Dao Fruit, and it''s mine. Having said that, Fairy Eternity reveals a confident smile, believing that her Eternity Dao Fruit is the strongest, superior to the Dao Fruits of Yingtian Immortal and the others. As for immature Dao Fruits, she views them as utterly worthless. But immature Dao Fruits have the potential to replace Dao Fruits. Yun Zhi''s statement doused Fairy Eternity with cold water. Fairy Eternity understood Yun Zhi''s implication and instantly cooled down. What''s going on? Lu Yang asked. Only Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi had a clear understanding of the Dao Fruit. Lu Yang and Immortal Eternity were completely clueless. Immortal Eternity can''t even differentiate between a Dao Fruit and an immature Dao Fruit. If it wasn''t for this explanation, he wouldn''t have known how he had obtained his own immature Dao Fruit. Yun Zhi explained, An immature Dao Fruit is a raw embryo, rather crude with an unstable internal structure. If the immature Dao Fruit gradually matures, it becomes increasingly closer to the actual Dao Fruit. And for a specific type of Dao Fruit, there can only be one. For an immature Dao Fruit to fully mature, the existent mature Dao Fruit has to be discarded and replaced. Lu Yang was surprised, So you are saying your Dao Fruit could potentially be replaced by the immature Eternity Dao Fruit? Lu Yang was worried about Fairy Eternity; although she wasn''t that reliable and couldn''t be of help, she consistently caused trouble. Nonetheless, Lu Yang always hoped she could continue having the Dao Fruit and wouldn''t be replaced by someone else. Yun Zhi shook her head, her expression was grave, As the one holding the supreme authority in the ''Eternity'' lineage, no one can challenge her in ''Eternity''. Even an immature Dao Fruit nearing maturity couldn''t. An immature Dao Fruit replacing a Dao Fruit only occurs in one situation C the Dao Fruit is masterless and the immature Dao Fruit has a master. Lu Yang sighed with relief, That''s good then, Fairy Eternity is still alive, no one can replace her. But she was not supposed to be alive. Lu Yang was stunned by the Eldest Senior Sister''s remark. Indeed, had it not been for his accidental utterance of Fairy Eternity''s true name, she probably wouldn''t have been able to revive until the end of the Great Era''s dispute. Perhaps, as the Eldest Senior Sister suggested, without him, it would''ve taken another three hundred thousand years for someone to inadvertently speak the true name of Fairy Eternity. No, had Fairy Eternity not been revived and Immortal Eternity was able to mature the immature Eternity Dao Fruit, he could replace the original Eternity Dao Fruit. By the time of the Great Era''s dispute, Immortal Eternity leading the Eternity Sect would emerge and spread their name. By then, who would dare to use the same casual attitude to shout out the four-letter word Fairy Eternity. By then, Fairy Eternity possibly could never revive and be truly dead. Fairy Eternity had also thought about this and was horrified. Yun Zhi quickly sorted out her thoughts, In the era of antiquity, Fairy Eternity was ambushed and killed, causing the Eternity Dao Fruit to become masterless, it turned into an item without an owner. The person behind the scenes publicized the concept of Eternity Dao Fruit, created a non-existent Immortal Eternity, allowing the Eternity Sect''s followers to believe, visualize, and resurrect Immortal Eternity. However, Immortal Eternity was oblivious to this; he was desperately trying to mature the immature Dao Fruit. When the time is right, the person behind the scenes would make a move, seize the Eternity Dao Fruit, and claim it as theirs. The only thing currently unclear is whether the person behind the scenes wants to seize the Eternity Dao Fruit when it matures or when it''s about to mature, or perhaps He''s already here? Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As she spoke, Yun Zhi''s voice was frosty as the icy wind of millennia, concealed with a murderous intent that made Lu Yang shiver. Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity both released their spiritual senses together, scanning every inch of their surroundings, intending to expose the person behind the scenes. Suddenly, a corner of the chamber resonated, a pitch-black figure slowly emerged. He applauded rhythmically, admiring Yun Zhi''s exceptionality. Lu Yang stared at the shadowy figure. It was clear the person was present, but when scanned by his spiritual sense, there was nothing. Lu Yang thought the individual felt like a bottomless black hole, possessing immense ambitions, able to swallow all, instigating chills. Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity stood in front of Lu Yang, cautiously eyeing the newcomer. No wonder you''re considered the strongest among the Five Great Immortal Sects. In terms of threat to me, the Central Continent has a few, and you pose the biggest one! Initially, I was here to observe if an immature Eternity Dao Fruit had truly been formed. Unexpectedly, merely observing for a few days rewarded me with such great gains. The black figure directed his gaze towards Fairy Eternity, despite his features being unobservable, Lu Yang felt he was smiling. How unexpected that you, Fairy Eternity, actually revived. The biggest variable undeniably took me by surprise. Since you''ve revived, the plan of replacing the Dao Fruit with the immature Eternity Dao Fruit has been voided. It''s a shame for the Eternity Sect''s fourteen thousand years of preparation, all effort wasted. The dark figure shook his head in regret, unclear whether he was lamenting for the Eternity Sect or his own schemes. Ying Tian, Kirin, Suiyue, Jiuchong, who are you?! Skulking in the shadows, show your true face! Fairy Eternity retorted sternly. This person wanted to entirely erase her existence, it was a feud that couldn''t be resolved! There had to be a resolution between her and the shadowy figure! The figure laughed and shook his head, Were there really only five immortals in your era? Was Immortal Jiuchong truly the first immortal? Fairy, there are too many uncertainties, how can you determine that I''m one of the four people? Playing tricks! Fairy Eternity grinding her teeth in anger. Yun Zhi remained silent and straightforwardly attacked with all her might. The figure''s expression tightened, Sure enough, your strength is far beyond what you''ve shown on the surface. Even if I had my body manifest here, I would probably struggle hard to defeat you. After the age of antiquity, there''s someone like you, truly an extraordinary creation of this world. The figure admitted his inferiority and decisively self-destructed. Chapter 200 – 199: Who Could It Be?_1 Chapter 200: Chapter 199: Who Could It Be?_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The Black Shadow knew that he was no match for Yun Zhi, the gap between them was too wide, and his chances of escaping successfully were extremely slim. Rather than expose himself, it would be better to self-destruct as soon as possible to preserve the safety of his main body. If Yun Zhi were to find his hideout, both the war of this Great Era and his main body would be out of the picture. Damn it, why are there such people in the Central Continent?! Could it be that the fortunes of heaven and earth are all concentrated in the Central Continent?! And why would Fairy Eternity resurrect? Besides them, who else knows about the existence of Fairy Eternity, let alone her name? How exactly did Fairy Eternity resurrect? Only by uttering her honorific and true name would she resurrect, so who said it?! As described, the Eternity Dao Fruit indeed defies all time, even if it perishes entirely, it can resurrect. As the Black Shadow prepared to self-explode, an array of questions flooded his mind, none of which he could answer. His self-destruction was silent; his body turned into dust, that in turn turned into Spiritual Energy, returning to the realm between heaven and earth. He escaped? Lu Yang asked in confusion, unable to comprehend the Black Shadow''s techniques. Yun Zhi shook her head gently, her eyes reflecting regret and coldness: No, he killed himself. Will his main body know about the situation here? About Fairy Eternity? Lu Yang thought back to the words that the Black Shadow uttered before he self-destructed, It''s a pity that my main body doesn''t know about the situation here. Was he trying to play tricks or was that really the case? Yun Zhi''s words defied Lu Yang''s thoughts: His main body won''t know about this, nor would his clone dare to let it know. If his clone could let his main body know about his situation, then I could find the main body through the connection between the clone and the main body. Lu Yang simply couldn''t understand Eldest Senior Sister''s tactics. However Yun Zhi''s eyes revealed some confusion, as though pondering over a problem. However, what? The Black Shadow felt very familiar. I may have plotted against him in the past. Both Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were taken aback. Continuing on, Yun Zhi explained: This was probably from a hundred years ago. I accidentally noticed an Immortal showing up on the Central Continent. I asked him to reveal his identity but he refused my request. As a result, we ended up fighting. He probably didn''t anticipate my strength. As soon as we crossed hands, he was immediately on the back foot. I pursued eminently and managed to injure him. Seeing no good outcome in continuing the fight, he feigned an attack on the town below. While I was protecting the town, he managed to escape. By the time I wanted to pursue him, he was nowhere to be found. That person, always concealing himself within a chaotic mist and using very common techniques, was hard to trace. He was very much like the Black Shadow we encountered today. Yun Zhi believed that the Black Shadow she encountered today was the same person as the one from a hundred years ago. Lu Yang contemplated. If Eldest Senior Sister''s guess was right, the Black Shadow''s words As I thought, your strength is far greater than what you show to the outside world was pretense, feigning ignorance of Eldest Senior Sister''s strength C all lies. The more Lu Yang thought about it, the more it seemed likely. If he didn''t know about Eldest Senior Sister''s strength, why would his first reaction be to self-destruct rather than escape? This didn''t make sense. From the beginning to the end, the Black Shadow hardly said a few words and most of them were probably false. Sneaky old thing. Immortal Eternity was left feeling relieved. Even though the two fairies didn''t hold back when hitting him, some even hitting quite hard, at least they didn''t kill him. If he fell into the hands of the Black Shadow, aside from having his Dao Fruit being taken away, there was a high chance he would be killed to prevent any loose ends. Fairy, can you guess who he might be? asked Lu Yang. Immortal Eternity frowned, hesitating: The Immortal Jiuchong excels at utilizing clones, but if the other three wanted to imitate him, they could. Is it possible that, apart from you five, there are other immortals as well? Lu Yang continued. Once Lu Yang asked this, even Immortal Eternity became uncertain. Could it be that Immortal Jiuchong isn''t the first Immortal after all? How did you guys determine that Immortal Jiuchong was the first Immortal then? Immortal Eternity remembered, When Immortal Jiuchong became an Immortal, a divine light burst forth and divine music played throughout the heavens and earth. A flurry of colorful rain descended from the heavens, bringing blessings and cheers, and bestowing benefits upon all beings on earth. However, when the four of us became Immortals later on, these phenomena weren''t present. Lu Yang was taken aback: So, this is the special privilege of the first to become an Immortal? Yun Zhi nodded. She had seen records about Immortal Jiuchong''s ascension in ancient texts, which aligned with Immortal Eternity''s words; or rather, Immortal Eternity, as one of the people involved, described everything more meticulously. The first to become an Immortal truly is extraordinary. Immortal Eternity shook her head: No, later when we five were dining together, Immortal Jiuchong drank excessively and confessed that all the strange occurrences at that time were created by him secretly. He depleted a lot of heavenly treasures. Lu Yang: Yun Zhi: Why is it that every time they listen to Immortal Eternity recount ancient peculiar events, their understanding of things gets overturned? Lu Yang even felt that the ancient times Immortal Eternity talked about, was not in the same style as the Black Shadow. In a mysterious place, a silhouetted figure sat on a throne piled up by bones. He opened his immortal eyes, releasing boundless divine light that pierced through a corner of the heaven and earth. The moment the divine light flashed, the whole ground filled with dead bodies and bones illuminated under the divine light, appearing especially eerie. The black figure rose slowly, moving his body and knitting his brows: Why is this chair so uncomfortable? Whose idea was it to make a chair out of bone piles? There isn''t even a cushion. The black figure shook his head, deciding to find another place to sleep. Suddenly, the black figure sensed an anomaly and hummed. Sir, what''s wrong? a servant asked carefully. The clone I sent to the Eternity Sect has gone missing? This black figure could always sense the connection with his clone and determine its location. Just now, the clone lost contact with him completely, which meant the clone was wiped out by someone. This clone, which had consumed countless efforts, was just gone like that, and he felt heartbroken about it. What? Sir''s clone has gone missing?! The servant was shocked, his expression clearly genuine. Sir was an Immortal, and a clone of an Immortal was sufficient to dominate the world. How could it disappear in the Central Continent? The black figure contemplated: Who could have done this? The first person he ruled out was Immortal Eternity. A soul created by the power of thought could only do so much. There was no way he could quietly kill his clone. On the Central Continent, there were only a handful of people capable of killing his clone. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He didn''t go there personally but sent a clone to investigate the situation because he was worried about being discovered by several individuals on the Central Continent. He didn''t want to reveal his identity yet. He had tampered with the clone. Even if it was captured, this would absolutely not divulge his identity. Instead, it might even mislead others based on the disinformation given by the clone and cast suspicion upon other Immortals. One should be careful throughout their life. Otherwise, they would end up careless and heartless like Immortal Eternity and probably get killed one day. Was it that fellow in the palace? Was it Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect? Or someone else? His clone was actually hidden in the Eternity Sect. Those who may have had contact with his clone would only be the Great Xia Dynasty, who was always committed to combating demonic sects, and the Five Great Immortal Sects who deal with suppressing demons and exorcising evil. Chapter 201 – 200: Im Still a Baby!_1 Chapter 201: Chapter 200: I''m Still a Baby!_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M That guy in the palace rarely ever takes action and he stays in the forbidden area. It''s unlikely that it''s him. Could it be Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect? That''s not right either. My clone is hidden next to the Immortal Eternity and the Eternity Sect is always careful and cautious. How could anyone sneak into their headquarters? Could it be that the Immortal Eternity has awakened his conscience, turned from evil to good, and voluntarily surrendered to the Great Xia Dynasty or the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect, to seek leniency? The black figure felt particularly frustrated when thinking of those few people from the Central Continent. Since the end of ancient times, he began to plot and plan. Everything was well planned, and there should not have been any problems. The eras of Great Qian and Great Yu did not exceed his plans. He declared that there would be opportunities to become an Immortal in future generations, letting people sleep and wake up during the Great Era''s conflict, to create chaos. But during the Great Xia Dynasty, one after another, people who were not part of his plan appeared, and even Immortals emerged. Once someone becomes an Immortal, they are no longer chess pieces, but chess players who share the same position as him. This forced him to revise his plan several times. Especially that Yun Zhi, so young with extraordinary talent. Sir, who is this Yun Zhi The servant tried to recall the influential figures of the Central Continent, including the Great Powers who could influence the destiny of the continent, but none of them was called Yun Zhi. It''s rare for his Master to praise someone with such warmth. Just how amazing is this Yun Zhi to warrant such acclaim? The shadow guy chuckled coldly: She''s just a little girl from the Seek Dao Sect. A hundred years ago, when I went to the Central Continent, she came to greet me personally and eagerly asked where I came from. I didn''t feel like bothering with her, and she didn''t say much either. After that, I saw she had some abilities, so I exchanged a few moves with her and gave her some guidance. After our spar, I wanted to leave, but she kept pursuing me, asking for more guidance. But I figured our interactions should be as plain as water, no need to force anything. It would be best if we just let our acquaintance end here; too much guidance might influence her path. I used my escape technique and left directly, not willing to have too much entanglement with her. Sir, you are the top cultivator in all of history. The servant sang praises, drawing a hearty laugh from the shadow guy. The servant was relieved to be following his Master in this Great Era''s struggle. A slight slip could plunge you into an irreversible situation. It was safer to follow his Master. His Master''s cultivation topped the world; calculating the affairs of the Great Era, he would surely take advantage of the Great Era''s struggle. Just following behind him and feasting on leftovers would be enough for a lifetime of comfort. If luck permitted, he might even have a chance to become an Immortal. The shadow guy thought of his spar with Yun Zhi from a hundred years ago and felt embarrassed. Of course, he couldn''t tell his underlings that he was beaten severely by the young girl and had to make a disgraceful escape. He had lived for countless years, and being defeated by a child and forced to run away was a disgrace. These words can''t be disclosed to his subordinates. That would damage his reputation. The shadow guy recalled the incident from a hundred years ago when he wanted to just take a look at the Eternity Sect to see how far he was from forming the Dao Fruit. But he was spotted by Yun Zhi before he even got close to the Eternity Sect''s headquarters and this ignited a great battle. Thinking of Yun Zhi''s power, the shadow guy considered her as the number one person in the Central Continent and the biggest obstacle in this Great Era''s struggle. Hence, since then, he has sent only clones to the Central Continent to avoid being caught. Could the Great Xia Dynasty be blessed with destiny? The concept of destiny is elusive. To become an Immortal, besides having talent and strength, luck is needed as well. For instance, the guy who learned Verbal Spells and was at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage back then could also have become an Immortal. But his luck was bad, he met Yellow Bean and ended up dying in the middle of his journey. The shadow guy pondered for a long time and still couldn''t come up with an answer. He simply gave up thinking about it. Nevermind, there''s no use thinking about it. Since my clone has been killed, it probably indicates that the formation of the Eternity Dao Fruit has been discovered by someone. The people in the Central Continent will be on high alert for Immortals sneaking into the continent. If discovered, it will cause unnecessary trouble, so I''ll stop going to the Central Continent for now. When the Eternity Dao Fruit is close to maturity, I''ll take action to pluck it! If I can get the Eternity Dao Fruit, in the Great Era''s struggle, I will surely have the upper hand! It''s really a pity about Fairy Eternity. She is destined not to be revived. She has the Eternity Dao Fruit, so if she doesn''t die, no one can get the Eternity Dao Fruit. Back in that time, who would''ve expected that she would be the one to bear the Eternity Dao Fruit, that is truly something to be envied The shadow figure gradually disappeared into the distance, his voice faded and he left the area, leaving behind only dry bones on the ground. What do we do about the Eternity Sect? Lu Yang asked, having achieved this mission''s objective to locate the Eternity Sect''s headquarters, arrest the Immortal Eternity, and even manage to force a clone of the enemy behind the scenes to self-destruct. The only remaining question now iswhat to do with the Eternity Sect? If they hastily deal with the Eternity Sect, would it stir up the enemy and make them realize something is off? Can they use the Eternity Sect to lure out the enemy behind the scenes? Yun Zhi looked at Lu Yang in surprise, not understanding why he would ask this. Of course, reporting it. What? So many people, our Seek Dao Sect wouldn''t be able to manage it all. Let''s leave it for the Great Xia Dynasty to handle. Lu Yang was about to blurt out, Since when did our Seek Dao Sect start using these kinds of legitimate methods? In Lu Yang''s memory, weren''t trials by torture, bribery, infiltrating demonic sects, and emerging as the top in demonic sect competitions all things the Seek Dao Sect did? Oh right, half of those actions were his own doings. When should we report it? Lu Yang seemed eager to try, finding a sense of fulfillment in bringing down such a large base. Yun Zhi thought for a while: Four days ago? What? Yun Zhi explained: Right after we entered the headquarters four days ago, I let my Divine Soul leave my body and went to the Great Xia Dynasty to report it. I didn''t make a move immediately because I wanted to wait until everyone from the Foundation Establishment Stage and Qi Refinement Stage had arrived before closing the net. Of course, catching the Immortal Eternity was an unexpected gain, beyond my expectations. The Immortal Eternity felt that he really had too much free time. Why would he dare to attempt a possession when everything was fine? As long as he didn''t come out voluntarily, even if the entire Eternity Sect was destroyed, the Great Xia Dynasty wouldn''t be able to find him. Yun Zhi turned her gaze to the Immortal Eternity: As for you Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Immortal Eternity hurriedly said: I failed to possess someone, which can be compared to an unsuccessful murder attempt. I shouldn''t be sentenced to death for that! I''ve always followed the law and never committed a crimeyou can see even the statue is reading the criminal law. Lu Yang did take a look. Indeed, the statue of the Immortal Eternity was holding the criminal law. The Sect Leader acted fast, having already changed the Immortal Eternity''s statue to hold the criminal law, encouraging the followers to learn about legal matters. Moreover, my soul was complete only from the moment I got my name. And only five days have passed from the moment I received my name to now. I''m just five days old, still a baby. According to the Great Xia criminal law, I am considered a minor with no criminal responsibility, thus not subjected to criminal punishment. I''m still a baby, so I beg of you to show mercy and let me go! Lu Yang stared at the Immortal Eternity''s face, aged to the point of falling into the grave, thinking the naming wasn''t done wrong at all. You even dared to say such shameless words? Chapter 202 – 201: Exercises All Have Purpose_1 Chapter 202: Chapter 201: Exercises All Have Purpose_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The Immortal Eternity was grateful to possess the memories of all his believers, especially those who were proficient in criminal laws, represented by the master. How helpful! His case was peculiar. In the world of cultivation, children generally matured early. The Great Xia''s law set the age of criminal responsibility rather low. Regardless of how low it was, a five-day old infant could not be held accountable for a crime. He had truly been born just five days ago, but upon birth, he had inherited great power and knowledge. At present, Great Xia''s law did not stipulate how to deal with someone like him. Generally, in the absence of explicit legal provisions, the principles of criminal law would be considered. Based on the principle of protecting minors, he was not criminally responsible. Even if he were assumed responsible, an unsuccessful possession would not result in a death sentence. The righteous sects surely believed in law and order. Unlike the demonic sects, they wouldn''t simply kill and dispose of bodies to keep them quiet. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity furrowed her brows as she found some truth in what Immortal Eternity was saying. However, something felt amiss about it, though she couldn''t pinpoint why. Fairy Eternity had little knowledge of current laws. Lu Yang pondered, murmuring, You make a fair point. However, as long as we eliminate you here without anyone knowing, I don''t think the criminal law would apply to us? Great Xia couldn''t govern what it was unaware of. Oh~ You can do that, Lu Yang? You''re so smart! Fairy Eternity praised Lu Yang. He truly was deserving of his title of the sect''s founder; his mind was agile. Immortal Eternity: !!! Was this something the righteous path should be suggesting?! Upon learning that Lu Yang was a member of the Seek Dao Sect, Immortal Eternity had assumed that his various actions during the Foundation Establishment Stage competition were deliberate performances. Now, it seemed that this was simply him acting naturally! Yun Zhi had different methods of dealing with Immortal Eternity: Each of the Five Great Immortal Sects has the right to enforce the law. In theory, we can handle you in the Seek Dao Sect. You have the memories of all your followers and can assist the Seek Dao Sect. As long as you confess honestly, we can imprison you in the Seek Dao Sect. The moment Immortal Eternity heard that he would not be killed, he was overjoyed. See, this was the righteous path! As for being imprisoned, that was a minor issue. However, if you lie in your confession, we will directly probe your soul. Immortal Eternity quickly pledged that he would be loyal to the Seek Dao Sect, answer any questions, reform, and start anew. He even swore to the real immortal C Yellow Bean. Senior, please return the Eternity Dao Fruit embryo to him. Fairy Eternity understood Yun Zhi''s intentions. She nodded slightly and placed the Eternity Dao Fruit embryo back into Immortal Eternity''s soul. Upon sensing the return of the Eternity Dao Fruit embryo, Immortal Eternity felt his strength gradually returning, and the pain from being hit earlier also diminished. People were generally good in this world; they even returned his Dao Fruit! Yun Zhi spoke again, Senior, as the controller of the Eternity line, you can control those who possess the Eternity Dao Fruit embryo. With you here, we can control Immortal Eternity. Immortal Eternity: Is the position of the Dao Fruit embryo really that low? This was knowledge that neither Lu Yang nor Immortal Eternity knew of. When Lu Yang left the secret room, Great Xia had already sprung into action. After receiving the information from the Eldest Senior Sister, Great Xia took it very seriously. They had someone deliver the information to Emperor Xia, who was shocked when he saw the contents. They actually found the headquarters of a demonic sect, and the demonic sect was completely unaware! This was a once-in-lifetime opportunity! The Four Great Devil Sects caused endless trouble. Emperor Xia couldn''t miss the opportunity to uproot one of them. He immediately ordered to mobilise the army and work with the Seek Dao Sect to capture every single member of the Eternity Sect! Great Xia dispatched forces to seal off all exits. A dozen Unification Stage experts led the battle, ordering their subordinates to arrest everyone. In this do-or-die moment, the Eternity Sect displayed great disciplinethey dropped their weapons and surrendered voluntarily. We surrender! All the efforts had a payoff; even the seemingly useless surrender training played a crucial role at this time. Great Xia dared to arrest them because they were well-prepared. The dozen Unification Stage experts were just the surface. Surely, a Transcendance Tribulation Stage power was lurking in the background. Under such circumstances, no member of the Eternity Sect could escape. Rather than resisting, it was better to surrender obediently. With good luck, they might survive. Lu Yang, how dare you betray the Eternity Sect! Seeing Lu Yang, the master wished to tear him to shreds. Unfortunately, he was currently sealed off. His mana was frozen, his cultivation lost, rendering him immobile. He still didn''t know that Lu Yang was a spy sent by the Seek Dao Sect. Master, that''s where you went wrong. It''s our tradition in the demonic sect to usurp power! How can someone who fails to thoroughly understand the meaning of the Demon Path lead the Eternity Sect?, Lu Yang explained to the master. The two Unification Stage cultivators who held the master twitched at the corners of their eyes. He indeed belonged to the Seek Dao Sect, effortlessly masquerading as a member of the demonic sect. A figure stepped through a distortion in space, arriving in front of Lu Yang. The figure was slender, a handsome young man who greeted Lu Yang, I am Ming Ge. I hope Friend Yun Zhi will come out to meet me. Yun Zhi emerged from Lu Yang''s spiritual world, returning the greeting, Ming Sir. Ming Ge quickly said, I dare not be called Sir in the presence of Daoist Yun Zhi. Ming Ge was a Transcendance Tribulation Stage expert under Great Xia, responsible for the current operation. Despite his youthful appearance, Ming Ge was older than Daoist Buyu. As a Transcendance Tribulation Stage expert, he knew far more than the average personlike Yun Zhi''s strength, for example. Ming Ge knew that even if Great Xia didn''t act, Yun Zhi alone could completely apprehend the entire Eternity Sect. Regardless of the contribution to the operation or her strength, Ming Ge dared not to boast in front of Yun Zhi. Just as Ming Ge was about to say something, a subordinate came to report. Reporting to Sir, we caught two Eternity Sect disciples. Even though their cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, they have reached the position of Rudder Master. They appear to be demonic seeds carefully nurtured by the upper ranks of the Eternity Sect. However, the two insist that they are spies sent by a righteous sect and are not real disciples of the Eternity Sect. We also received a piece of information stating that the Eternity Sect just held a Foundation Establishment Stage competition. These two achieved the second and third place respectively. With such results, it''s hard for people to believe that they are members of the righteous sect. Lu Yang: Why am I not considered a member of the righteous sect! Ming Ge held his brow in agony and sighed, Does one of them go by the name Meng Jingzhou? He is the young master of the Meng family, and I have attended his one-month banquet. Both of them are spies from the Seek Dao Sect. Since Meng Jingzhou is both a member of the Meng family and the Seek Dao Sect, it is normal for him to thrive in the Eternity Sect. Let them go. Yes. Chapter 212 Chapter 212: Chapter 211: The Method of Forming the Golden Core of Senior Brothers (Thanks to the book friend Shengxin Wujie for the reward of the Alliance Leader)_1 Lu Yang naturally turned the page on Eldest Senior Sister, looking at how other senior brothers and sisters formed their golden cores. Given Lu Yang''s understanding of Eldest Senior Sister, the method she used to form the golden core was not replicable. Lu Yang heard that Eldest Senior Sister had pushed each realm to its limit, and when she shattered her core to reach nascent soul stage, it induced thunder tribulation as a punishment, which was very terrifying. You must know that only when breaking through the Nascent Soul Stage to reach the Divinity Transformation Stage would one attract thunder tribulation. For thunder tribulation to occur at the Nascent Soul Stage was unprecedented! A senior brother, attempting to mimic the method of Eldest Senior Sister, wished to form a nascent soul that would attract heavenly tribulation. He expended countless efforts, continuously reinforcing his foundation with strength from the Golden Core Stage, finally managing to break the core and reach nascent soul stage, attracting thunder. Somewhat unexpectedly, the senior brother''s nascent soul actively resisted, withstanding the power of the thunder tribulation and breaking it apart. A nascent soul that could actively resist was something that even Eldest Senior Sister''s nascent soul couldn''t achieve. This was akin to having an additional powerful clone, and his battle strength surged. Just when everyone thought they were witnessing the creation of new history, that senior brother''s nascent soul, without uttering a word, beat the senior brother until he was down and out, and despite fiercely resisting, that senior brother was still defeated. Even though that senior brother had already reached the Nascent Soul Stage, he was unable to defeat his own nascent soul. In a sense, history was indeed created. Daoist Buyu tried to help that senior brother control the nascent soul, but after several fruitless attempts, he could only shatter the nascent soul, advising the senior brother to use other methods to break the core to reach nascent, taking the normal path and avoid going around in circles. This matter was too humiliating, so only those within the Seek Dao Sect knew about it. As for the real name of that senior brother, it was known to few. However, Lu Yang heard from Meng Jingzhou through small talk that the senior brother who lost face was Daoist Buyu''s second disciple, his own Second Senior Brother. This Senior Brother was currently training in the Western Golden Buddha Kingdom. Lu Yang hadn''t had a chance to meet him yet. He''d only seen a black and white portrait of him in the main hall of Sky Gate Mountain. Sometimes, when praying that Second Senior Brother''s training was going smoothly, Lu Yang would light a stick of incense as a wish for him. Lu Yang was fair in his treatment; he would also light a stick of incense for the Third Senior Sister casually. Let me look at Senior Brother Dai Bufan''s golden core. The Water-wishful Golden Core, a first-grade golden core. It''s clear and refreshing, spiritual but not cold. Gold and blue intertwine in the Dantian, and it self-circulates, self-practices, turning our spiritual essence into waves that diffuse inside our body, ensuring that our spiritual essence is always in its peak state. Cultivation method: Drink water everyday till the point of water intoxication, and then soak in a lake for ten days without emerging from the water. Imagine oneself as a fish, swimming freely in the lake, changing shape as wanted. At last, use the Dantian as a storage ring. Use the power of space to store the water of a whole lake in your stomach, merge it with your own spiritual essence and compress it into a golden core. Cautions: Do not get lost in the imagination of being a fish, lest you bite the hook once you see the bait. Prior to storing a whole lake of water in your stomach, please give advance notice to avoid being arrested, just like what happened to me. Water intoxication is normal, please prepare corresponding elixirs before drinking water. Seeing those three cautions, Lu Yang found it hard to imagine what Dai Bufan had encountered. Eh, it''s a water-attributed golden core, Fairy Eternity''s voice rang through the room. Lu Yang was quite surprised: Fairy, you''re still awake? I''ll sleep when I''m tired of playing, Fairy Eternity brushed him off. Speaking of water-attributed golden cores, I recall having had two opponents with them. Both of their cores were first-grade, but there were few opponents who could match them in the golden core stage. If they formed an alliance, they would be invincible. The golden core of one of them was Three Rivers and Five Lakes Pill. He could summon the power of multiple rivers and lakes, call forth water from these bodies. The other''s golden core was the Endless Sea Pill, which could arouse the power of the ocean, invoking tremendous seawater. Which of these two types of golden cores is stronger, the Endless Sea Pill? Lu Yang was curious. After all, how could the power of rivers compare with the ocean? Fairy Eternity shook her head: The power of rivers can''t compare with the ocean, but you can''t release all the power of the golden core all at once, there will be a limit. The maximum power of these two types of golden cores is almost the same, you can''t say which one is stronger. Lu Yang was even more curious. Both of these golden cores were water-attribute first-grade cores. They didn''t sound too different in function, and their power seemed not too different either. Then what exactly is the difference between these two types of golden cores? Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, one releases freshwater and the other releases salt water, Fairy Eternity naturally answered, with a look like ''You really are stupid, Lu Yang.'' Lu Yang: You ancient cultivators had too much time on your hands, didn''t you, to differentiate between freshwater golden cores and salt water golden cores. Although these two individuals were quite strong, they were no match for my Diving Spell, Fairy Eternity tried to speak lightly, showing that kind of confidence as if enemies turned to ashes easily in her hands, but seeing her lips curling up, Lu Yang knew how pleased she was. Lu Yang was moved inwardly, a fairy was indeed a fairy. Although she often behaved unreliably, when he thought about it, there were numerous geniuses in ancient times, shining brightly like stars, it was the most prosperous era for cultivation. Moreover, the competition in ancient times was brutal. Under such circumstances, Fairy Eternity was able to become one of the five immortals of the ancient times. She must have overcome many seemingly insurmountable enemies on her way to immortality. How could such a person be weak? Golden cores are ranked from one to nine: one is the strongest, nine is the weakest. First-grade golden cores are extremely rare, like finding gold in the sand. Even in a cultivation sect like the Seek Dao Sect, where every disciple could be considered a genius in the outside world, it could only guarantee that everyone had a upper third-grade golden core, only a minority had first-grade golden cores. This in itself illustrated the formidable strength of the first-grade golden core. Taking on two first-grade golden cores together, one doesn''t need to say how invincible that is, yet they were broken by her with a single move. This kind of record is absolutely terrifying. By the way, Fairy, what was your cultivation level at that time? Nascent Soul Stage. I knew it. What did you say? Nothing. Lu Yang continued to read. After Dai Bufan, the next was Ji Hongwen. Four Seasons Green Bamboo Pill, a first-grade golden core. The Elixir Pattern it contains is a bamboo forest. The four seasons revolve, and the color of the green bamboo does not change, always green. It is calming, steadfast, tenacious, and gentle, just like a gentleman. Cultivation method: When a bamboo first sprouts, the buds are only an inch long, yet they already have nodes and leaves. Therefore, one must have a complete bamboo in his mind before practicing. Once you''re deeply familiar with it, you can start eating bamboo and drinking bamboo soup. Get close to nature, experience nature. Noting but the color green should fill your view. Only then can you form the golden core. Warning: Those who can''t paint well should not form this golden core. Beware of the attacks from pandas when experiencing nature in the bamboo forest. They might think you are stealing their food. This golden core forming method applies only to green bamboo. Please don''t extrapolate to other vegetation like cacti, Emperor Flowers, and so on. It is evident that Senior Brother Dai Bufan and Ji Hongwen had some extraordinary experiences during their golden core formation. Chapter 213 Chapter 213: Chapter 212 Step by Step (Thanks to reader ''Calm Life'' for the leader''s reward) _1 Lu Yang continued flipping through, noticing that his senior brothers and sisters'' methods of forming the golden core seemed extremely self-indulgent, with no signs of the no regrets for the golden core approach. Maybe they figure that they''d regret it if they just followed the traditional process? Lu Yang had a rough idea about what they were thinking. This was indeed in line with Seek Dao Sect''s way of thinking. Lu Yang himself strongly opposed this way of thinking. He felt that the future Seek Dao Sect needed ambitious people like him to lead it and rectify its practices, to steer the sect back on the right path! The methods of forming the golden core used by his senior brothers and sisters were all over the place. For example, one senior brother got inspiration from ancient texts. He found that many ancient powerful beings were born differently, with unusual features like a double pupil, rainbow-colored eyebrows, and three eyes. He decided to place his golden core at the center of his forehead, making it look like he had a third eye. This looked very spiritual, especially when the golden core shone, and could really stun people. You''re talking about being born differently? Eh, that''s all nonsense, all additions made later on. The competition among geniuses back then was so fierce. Without any unique characteristics or peculiar legends, they wouldn''t have been able to stand out. Fairy Eternity scoffed at such deceptive advertising. But there truly were some born differently. Like a child with wings being born to two humans, it caused a sensation at the time. Later on, it was discovered that this child''s father had been cuckolded. The child''s real father was from the Feather Tribe. That caused an even bigger sensation. Oh, Fairy, what was your most famous characteristic at the time? My beauty. I''m not bragging, but the saintesses and witches at that time, each and every one of them was less beautiful than me! If there was a ranking for the top ten beauties in ancient times, I would have gotten first place! Lu Yang decided to take Fairy''s word for it. Lu Yang also read about a senior brother who observed the night sky for a long time and became enlightened. He found that all the stars in the sky were not as powerful as the sun. So, he formed a Sun Core that could utilize solar energy for fighting. During the day, the golden core was extremely powerful, but it would become weak at night. Luckily, the Seek Dao Sect had a wide variety of techniques, covering all fields. There was a technique for storing solar energy that compensated for that senior brother''s weakness. Lu Yang went through all the records of his senior brothers and sisters forming golden cores, but he didn''t feel that any of it could be used as reference for himself. But there were some gains. Lu Yang figured out the specific process for forming the golden core. The most basic condition, without a doubt, was to have one''s magic power reach consummation, to reach the peak of the late stage of the Foundation Establishment. To form the golden core, one also needed enlightenment. Some people proactively sought enlightenment, such as Senior Brother Dai Bufan seeking water and Senior Brother Ji Hongwen seeking bamboo. Others let things take their natural course, like Senior Sister Zhou LuLu. There was no superiority or inferiority between these two methods. It all depended on personal choice. So far, Lu Yang hadn''t figured out which method he wanted to choose. This one should be about my master''s generation''s methods of forming the golden core. Lu Yang opened the first page, and the name Daoist Buyu was written clearly. It described his master''s enlightenment at the time of successfully forming the golden core. Haha, I cultivated a Sword Core, one of the best golden cores. Those who come after me, don''t be jealous. Of course, if you are, there''s nothing I can do about it. It''s all due to my diligent cultivation. Cultivation is not something that can be half-hearted or half-baked. You need to be like me, down-to-earth, step by step. However, no one can imitate my enlightenment. As you all know, my natural talent for swordsmanship is known to all. I can easily learn a predecessor''s sword moves. Look at Eldest Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother, they''re working themselves to death to form the golden core. I think it''s not that hard! Eh, Eldest Senior Brother and them have such poor talents. The next section included comments from eight elders on Daoist Buyu: Step by step, Old Nine''s words are reasonable. As Lu Yang continued flipping, he came across a page where Daoist Buyu accidentally fell and left marks on the ground. There were eight footprints. Sword Core The Sword Core was exclusive to the Sword Spirit Root. As long as Lu Yang wished, forming a Sword Core wouldn''t be difficult. It was possible that, like Daoist Buyu, he might suddenly gain enlightenment in a dream, and everything would fall into place seamlessly. Should I form the Sword Core? Lu Yang shook his head. He had just reached the late stage of the Foundation Establishment. There was still time, and there was no need to rush his decision. He could take his time. Do you have any recommendations, Fairy? Apart from the Harem Golden Core. Hehe, of course, it''s the pill that I formed, the Invincible Elixir. It''s the second most powerful golden core. How do you form it? Lu Yang hadn''t heard of such a golden core. The name was pretty straightforward. You fight continuously with cultivators, not afraid of challenges. After winning a hundred battles, you''ll develop an unmatched spirit. You use this spirit to guide the flow of spiritual essence, and solidify it into a pill! I created this golden core. I named it the Invincible Elixir. Ordinary people, I don''t tell them how to form this pill! Now you know the benefits of hanging out with me, right? Fairy Eternity looked pleased, hoping to win a look of admiration from Lu Yang. Just in case, let me ask in advance: when you say winning a hundred battles, do you mean fighting people of the same level or those of a lower level? Of course, those of a lower level! Fairy Eternity''s golden core was very powerful, so Lu Yang decided to let that go in one ear and out the other. Lu Yang spent three entire days in the Scripture Pavilion. His eyes were dry, and his mind was no longer clear. Luckily, he had the eye drops provided by Eldest Senior Sister. A couple of drops made both his eyes and brain feel a lot better. Forming the golden core really is something that requires careful consideration. Lu Yang rubbed his temples in pain. He had read so many methods of forming the golden core that he now didn''t know which type to form. Time for a change of scenery. Lu Yang felt stiff all over. He greeted Zhou LuLu, who was standing at the door, and left the Scripture Pavilion. Lu Yang stood in the sunlight at the entrance to the Scripture Pavilion, stretching lazily and moving his body around. The stiffness finally started to fade away. Senior Brother Lu, so you''re here! I''ve finally found you. A slightly excited voice rang out. It''s Haoran. The one who approached was none other than Li Haoran, whom he had met just a few days ago. See, I told you he was here. Meng Jingzhou was following lazily behind Li Haoran. What''s up? Li Haoran was a bit coy. He found this matter somewhat embarrassing, but he couldn''t avoid it, My parents sent a letter yesterday, saying my fiance has returned and asked me to go meet her. I haven''t met my fiance yet, and I''m a bit nervous. So, I thought somebody should accompany me. I initially wanted to ask you, Senior Brother Meng, and Senior Brother Man. But Senior Brother Man is busy studying magic skills at the moment, so he couldn''t get away. Now I''ve only managed to find Senior Brother Meng. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Brother Lu, do you have time? After thinking for a moment, Lu Yang responded. He didn''t have anything pressing to do at the moment. Accompanying Li Haoran home wouldn''t be a problem. Switching the environment could even help him come up with an idea for forming the golden core. Sure, when do we leave? Can we leave first thing tomorrow morning? Okay. Chapter 214 Chapter 214: Chapter 213 Art Processing (Thanks to union leader Fan Ren a for the reward) The next morning, the three of them gathered at the agreed location. Li Haoran was the earliest to arrive, seeming a bit nervous. With Old Horse there, Lu Yang didn''t need to be anxious about riding the flying ship. Who would have thought, you sly guy, you have a fiance? Meng Jingzhou teased Li Haoran, making subtle jokes about him. Being the eldest legitimate son of the Meng Family, people from the royal palace began to pay visits even before he was born, hoping to build connections with Meng Jingzhou and the Meng Family. After Meng Jingzhou was born, the number of people proposing marriage overwhelmed the doorway. Had I not devoted myself to cultivation, I would have been quite the catch within the royal palace, lamented Meng Jingzhou. Li Haoran comforted him, As the saying goes, when one gains something, they inevitably lose something else. Even though you lost the chance to live as a privileged noble in the royal city, what you gained is the Pure Yang Spiritual Root that many people dream of. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang also encouraged him from the side, Exactly, cherish this opportunity to mingle with female cultivators. Once you form the Single Golden Elixir, it will automatically repel women, and you won''t even have the chance to speak to them. Meng Jingzhou was infuriated, Shameless! Stop messing with my Dao-heart! I''ve never heard of such a feature of the Single Golden Elixir! Lu Yang replied calmly, This is an ancient secret that I don''t tell many people! Meng Jingzhou eyed Lu Yang suspiciously. Considering that Lu Yang possessed the spirit of a terrifying ancient True Immortal inside him, it wasn''t strange for him to be privy to some ancient secrets. Wait, the Single Body Spiritual Root first appeared in the Great Yu dynasty. There was no such thing during ancient times! You''re just tricking me! Meng Jingzhou realized quickly, Take this, my Turtle-styled Fist attacks! The two began a feisty duel in the confined space, only to be finally dissuaded by Li Haoran. Junior Brother Li, what is your fiance''s background? Lu Yang recalled Li Haoran''s past. As his parents were ordinary cultivators of the Foundation Establishment Stage with no special talent, Li Haoran''s Fire Spirit Root had been merely a fortunate accident, the same as his own. Speaking of his fiance, Li Haoran grimaced, I really don''t know. You don''t know? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were surprised who wouldn''t know the identity of their own fiance. According to my parents, when they were adventuring outside, they encountered life-threatening danger. Coincidentally, an influential figure passed by and saved them. Since my mother already been pregnant with me for about three months, that person suggested that they forge a marital bond due to the fortunate encounter, thus deciding my matrimonial fate. After that, the influential figure left, never to seen again. Being capable of soaring in the sky, that individual must have been at least at the Golden Core Stage, but his precise cultivation level is a mystery. My parents don''t know anything about him, not even his name, his surname, his origin, or his destination. your fiance was arranged quite carelessly. Tell me about it. Li Haoran responded with a helpless smile. The main issue was that my parents felt they were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and what would such an influential figure gain from them. Even if I had some talent, it would only amount to the potential to reach the Golden Core Stage at most. As you can see, I ended up with the Fire Spirit Root. If a cultivator with a single spiritual root does not die prematurely, he is destined to become extremely successful in Cultivation. These cultivators possess talent that all influential families attempt to pull towards their side. For example, when Lu Yang was tested and found to possess the Sword Spirit Root, many longstanding influential families were tempted, hoping to marry their daughters to him. However, Lu Yang eventually became Daoist Buyu''s disciple and stayed at Sky Gate Mountain. As such, those influential families lost their opportunity to propose. Could it be that the influential figure foresaw that you have the Fire Spirit Root? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled, That can''t be right, I haven''t heard of such a magic skill. If there was such a magic skill, the Meng Family would have acquired it much earlier and wouldn''t have waited until Meng Jingzhou turned four to test his spiritual root. Strange. Let''s not worry about it. Once we meet your fiance, everything will be clear. The three of them thought about it and didn''t arrive at a conclusion, so they simply gave up on pondering it any further. Old Horse pulled the cart the entire day before they arrived at Li Haoran''s house. Li Haoran''s home was in Luofeng County. It''s said that a pure-blooded phoenix had died there, blessing all living beings, thus naming the place Luofeng County. The ambiance is better than Yanjiang County! Peeking his head out of the carriage, Lu Yang saw the magnificent city walls, the bustling traffic, and felt those barely perceptible gazes fall onto him, indicating the extraordinary power of Luofeng County. Halt, get down from the carriage for inspection, the city gate guards stopped the carriage. The three of them confidently presented the tokens from Seek Dao Sect for inspection. So it turns out you are Daoists from Dao Sect, please enter. Seeing that the three of them were from Seek Dao Sect, the guard immediately showed due respect. No matter what the internal affairs of Seek Dao Sect were like, the disciples were all outstanding individuals with great achievements. As one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, Seek Dao Sect naturally held a lot of power that local government offices would be wary of. The most troublesome and terrifying power was the right to enforce the law. If the Immortal Sects found out about any illegal activities or collusion with the Demon Path in the local government, they had the right to execute before reporting. However, the Five Great Immortal Sects would give face to the Great Xia dynasty and allow it to handle these matters itself, unless the situations were urgent or there was no other choice, the Five Great Immortal Sects would only resort to this last measure. After revealing their affiliation with Seek Dao Sect, those barely perceivable gazes on the three of them disappeared. Those were guards hiding in the shadows, preventing thieves from infiltrating Luofeng County to create trouble. As for the Seek Dao Sect rebels, that was beyond their job scope. Our home is over here, Li Haoran pointed out the route for Old Horse. Along the way, the trio heard a storyteller''s voice in a teahouse, narrating the Legend of the Dao Sect. Speaking of Daoist Buyu, a man of high moral standing and integrity, he went to prison multiple times to experience the hardships of life. Eating and living with the convicts, talking to them compassionately, he cared why they ended up in this state Sometimes, Daoist Buyu would learn about places infested by demons from the convicts, and he would go there to exorcise the evil. Today''s story begins with Daoist Buyu getting information from the prison Daoist Buyu learned from a convict that there was something eerie about An Family Manor. Those who left the manor would be in a state of confusion and disorientation. Even so, they still longed to return Daoist Buyu saw through the plot of the An family''s master and fought valiantly within, terrifying the demons into pleading for mercy so they would never cause harm again Lu Yang looked strange, thinking that his master was a little too exaggerated in his artistry, From what I remember, wasn''t An Family Manor a facade for a brothel run by a group of energy-absorbing Sly Foxes, disguised as a village to avoid paying taxes? Weren''t they finally exposed by the Great Xia''s tax loophole investigation, resulting in the Manor being sealed off? Li Haoran was taken aback, There was such a thing? But since the Sect Master made up this story, he must have his reasons. Maybe he played a significant role on the inside! He was a customer, who was locked up for fifteen days. Chapter 215 Chapter 215: Chapter 214: Divorce! (Thanks to the alliance leader, Bookfriend Xingqing Buyu, for the reward)_1 Lu Yang began to contemplate whether or not to tell Eldest Senior Sister about the lies and fabrications of their master. If he told Eldest Senior Sister, their master would certainly be disciplined, but if he didn''t, Eldest Senior Sister might view him as complicit in their master''s wrongdoing. On one side is my master, and on the other side is Eldest Senior Sister. It''s a tough decision, Lu Yang sighed deeply, feeling like he was stuck in a sticky situation, damned if he did and damned if he didn''t. He pulled out a copper coin, deciding to let fate make the choice. With a flick of his finger, the copper coin spun briskly in the air, emitting a ringing sound. The three men kept their eyes on the coin as it went up and came down. Clang. The coin landed face up. It seems that heaven wants to doom my master. Senior Brother Lu, let''s try again, Li Haoran suggested. He had heard Elder Zhou Xin complain about how unreliable Daoist Buyu was while they were soaking in lava. But all in all, a Sect Leader was still a Sect Leader. Lu Yang nodded. He actually didn''t want to snitch, so he flicked the copper coin in the air again. The coin landed face down. Li Haoran sighed, it seemed that the Sect Leader was spared, for now. Lu Yang gave a resigned sigh to the side, It seems that heaven wants to doom my master. Wait, Senior Brother Lu, how come both heads and tails mean telling Eldest Senior Sister? How exactly do we not tell her about this? Well, that would be if the coin landed on its edge. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Li Haoran''s confused face, Meng Jingzhou explained, Think about it, there are two possibilities when a coin lands, right? It can land flat or on its edge. Right. So, Lu Yang has a fifty percent chance of not telling Elatest Senior Sister about this matter. The odds are already quite high. Lu Yang seemed to resonate deeply with Meng Jingzhou''s logic. Li Haoran''s eyes twitched, Senior Brother Lu, if you want to get my master in trouble, just say it. No need to go through such a process. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou found themselves missing Man Gu. If it had been Man Gu earlier, she would have believed them without a hitch. Amidst their conversation, they arrived at Li Haoran''s old house. The old horse stopped, and Li Haoran got off first, My senior brothers, this is my home. Although it''s a bit run-down, it holds my childhood memories. I remember climbing trees in front of the door when I was a kid. Junior Brother Li, I think ''a bit run-down'' is an understatement for your house. Li Haoran turned his head and saw his family''s ancient house being demolished. Where''s my house?! He had only been away for just over a year. How could his house be gone? Hey, aren''t you the boy from the Li family? I heard you''ve made it big, joined the Seek Dao Sect? an old man recognized Li Haoran. Uncle Zhang, where is my house? Li Haoran asked as soon as he saw a familiar face. Hmm? Didn''t your parents tell you? To celebrate you becoming a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, they sold the old house and moved. They moved to Chunyuan Street. So, they really did this to celebrate me joining the Seek Dao Sect? Li Haoran covered his face, feeling a bit helpless. Following Uncle Zhang''s directions, the three finally found Li Haoran''s real home. Before they entered, Lu Yang quietly asked Meng Jingzhou, Did you prepare any gifts for Uncle and Auntie? I''ve had them ready for a while. I have a lot of nice things in my Identity Jade. What about you? Before I came, I went to the Task Hall and exchanged some elixirs and treasured materials. After their exchange, they got out of the carriage with ease. Before Li Haoran could knock on the door, he heard the voice of an unfamiliar woman from inside. I absolutely will not agree to this marriage proposal! A betrothal made when you were children? Was that agreed by me? Don''t even think about me accepting this marriage proposal! Then came the voice of Li Haoran''s father, We had already agreed upon this marriage Listening to the sounds of quarreling, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances, sensing that things were not going smoothly. Li Haoran frowned, pushed open the door, and deliberately announced loudly, Mom, Dad, I''m home! When the door was pushed open, a couple stood in the courtyard, looking bewildered, as if the situation had caught them off guard. They were Li Haoran''s parents. Arguing with Li Haoran was a beautiful young girl who seemed to be around Li Haoran''s age. Behind the girl stood a stunning woman cultivator who somewhat resembled the girl. It was unclear if she was the girl''s sister or mother. Haoran is back? Li Haoran''s parents were overjoyed to see Haoran''s return home. Mom and Dad, let me introduce you. These are my two senior brothers at the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou. Greetings, Uncle and Auntie. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou greeted them with warm smiles and took out the gifts they had prepared. There''s no need for gifts. They''re just some random things we picked up on the way, nothing expensive. After some back and forth, Li Haoran''s parents finally accepted the gifts. So, you''re Li Haoran? The girl scrutinized Li Haoran with a frown. Admittedly, Li Haoran was quite handsome, but she seemed to find him displeasing no matter how she looked. And who are you? Li Haoran snapped back at the girl. Fearing the conflict might escalate, Li Haoran''s parents quickly introduced, This is Qin Yanyan, and this is her mother Su Yiren. Su Yiren was the one who saved us. In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity let out a soft gasp, This Su Yiren is not ordinary, she''s in the unification phase. There were quite a few extraordinary individuals in the Central Continent. Many cultivators who reached the unification stage were unknown to Lu Yang. Even Meng Jingzhou, who was born into the influential Meng Family, couldn''t recognize all those who reached the unification stage. Unification phase? Lu Yang was surprised. Was Junior Brother Li really that valuable? A unification phase cultivator not only saved Li Haoran''s parents but also arranged a marriage? Lu Yang couldn''t see anything special about Li Haoran other than his Fire Spirit Root. Li Haoran wasn''t a genius who suddenly turned into a waste, nor did he act strangely or say strange things. Fairy Eternity teased, You''re pretty valuable too, you know. That Yun Zhi girl personally arranged a marriage for you and Lan Ting. If you were successful, you would have a group of unification stage cultivators behind you. Lu Yang rolled his eyes and ignored Fairy Eternity''s jab. Qin Yanyan assessed Li Haoran, I heard you''re from the Seek Dao Sect and ranked fifth in strength in your class. How embarrassing, to rank fifth despite having a Fire Spirit Root. Li Haoran considered the top four ranks: One had a Sword Spirit Root and was personally trained by Eldest Senior Sister. Another was a Single Body Spiritual Root born from the largest influential family, the Meng family. The third was a Feather Transformation Immortal Body even rarer than a Single Spiritual Root, and the fourth was the last of the ancient barbarian tribe, an inheritor of the tribe''s luck. Ranking fifth didn''t seem to be so humiliating. Man Gu was the last descendant of the ancient barbarian tribe, and per an old saying, the final person of a race could converge all the luck of that race. Wouldn''t it be strange if he could surpass the top four? Let me give you some advice: cancel the engagement so we can part ways peacefully, and meet happily in the martial world in the future. If you refuse At this point, Qin Yanyan revealed a cold smile, the implication clear. What if I refuse? Qin Yanyan continued to smile coldly. She hadn''t determined how she would threaten Li Haoran if he refused. Chapter 216 Chapter 216: Chapter 215: Marriage by Fingertip (Thanks to book friend Little Reindeer for the reward of the Alliance Leader)_1 If you refuse, you won''t step out this door today! This is my house. Then I''ll use the force behind me, making it impossible for you to move an inch! I''m a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Then I''ll accuse you in the Seek Dao Sect of forcing an innocent woman into debauchery! Spreading rumors could get you imprisoned. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then the two you brought with you today are in danger! Be my guest, one of them is the fourth disciple of our Sect Leader, and the other is the eldest son of the Meng Family. Then I will Li Haoran''s parents didn''t expect Qin Yanyan to fight back so boldly. Despite their status as elders in the family, their Cultivation Level was the lowest among those present. Su Yiren grabbed Qin Yanyan''s shoulder from behind, trying to calm her down: Yanyan, I know that you are having a hard time accepting the marriage arrangement right now. Why don''t you give Haoran a chance? Maybe you There is no maybe! Qin Yanyan threw off Su Yiren''s hand, her fury flaring like a small lioness. Mom, did you get my consent before arranging this marriage?! You weren''t even born then. But you didn''t inform me about it even after I was born, only telling me a few days ago! Qin Yanyan recalled the shock she felt a few days ago when her gentle and soft-spoken mother suddenly informed her about the arranged marriage. It had hit her like a bolt out of the blue. You could have at least told me earlier! That way, I wouldn''t be caught off guard and not know how to retaliate. Su Yiren was speechless. Seeing her mother like this, Qin Yanyan''s anger escalated: In any case, I do not agree to this marriage! Qin Yanyan pointed at Li Haoran: I''m leaving you some dignity. Call off the marriage now and we can consider the matter closed! Li Haoran was also angered. If they had discussed it calmly and she didn''t want to fulfil the marriage proposal, then breaking it off would be acceptable. But her high-handed, lawless attitude was too much: Just because you say we should break it off, we break it off? He enunciated each word: I''ll tell you this, I will never break off this marriage in my lifetime! Upon hearing this, Qin Yanyan was instantly incensed. Today, whether you want to break off this marriage arrangement or not, I will make you break it off! Sky Light Talisman! Qin Yanyan pulled out a talisman, which transformed into a beam of white light and sped towards Li Haoran. Li Haoran donned his fist guards and with a punch, sent the beam of light flying. Let''s get out of the way. Lu Yang called everyone to retreat a bit further. Shouldn''t we stop them? Li Haoran''s parents and Su Yiren were all worried about the fighting parties. They are both angry. Let them fight it out and vent their anger. Lu Yang said with a smile. Su Yiren felt that Lu Yang made sense, and cast a spell to protect the Li''s new house from getting damaged in the fight. Both Li Haoran and Qin Yanyan noticed Su Yiren''s gesture, and thus, they unleashed their full powers and fought in earnest. Li Haoran took out a long lance from his storage space. This was his best-refined weapon. The lance sparks as it scratched the ground. Qin Yanyan, unknowingly, had many talismans in her hand. She aimed at Li Haoran and launched one: Dawn Talisman! Li Haoran took a step forward, lifted the lance, and the Dawn Talisman was cut off before it could unleash its power. Break! The lance moved like a swimming dragon in battle. Every move he made was exuding dominance. The speed at which he handled his weapon exceeded the speed of sound. The breaking sound occurred, and the spearhead was less than three inches from Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan''s pupils contracted. She wouldn''t be able to dodge this strike: Vajra Talisman! With a swift jerk of her head to the right, the spear tip grazed her shoulder, making a metallic impact sound. Qin Yanyan bit her finger, drew a symbol in the air with her blood as a medium, and a large hammer appeared above Li Haoran''s head. Smash! Li Haoran had no choice but to raise his lance and resist. The hammer''s force was too hefty that it numbed Li Haoran''s hands and he dropped his lance. Drawing symbols in mid-air, what a strong talent for talisman crafting! Watching Qin Yanyan use talisman after talisman like it cost nothing, Lu Yang initially assumed those were given by her family. Based on the talent she exhibited, these talismans were probably her own work. Now that you''re weaponless, how will you fight! Qin Yanyan activated the Speed Talisman and turned into a flash of lightning. She leaned forward and rushed towards Li Haoran. Li Haoran said nothing but swung out his fists. He was not the kind of cultivator who preferred fighting with a weapon. His true strength lay in Refining! Qin Yanyan drew out three Vajra Talismans, intending to block Li Haoran''s punch, only to have her barrier, formed by the Vajra Talismans, refined by Li Haoran on the spot. He ripped apart the barrier and kicked Qin Yanyan away. Qin Yanyan seized the opportunity to grab Li Haoran''s ankle and slammed it towards the ground. She used the Power Enhancement Talisman to temporarily strengthen her body. Though her body would ache for a while afterward, she didn''t care about that now! Li Haoran smoothly placed both hands on the ground to change his landing posture and performed a move called rabbit kicking hawk, kicking her back. Qin Yanyan was no ordinary person either. Most Talisman Masters specialize in long-range attacks and would lose if engaged in close combat, but she was an exception, having practiced close combat techniques. Both began to engage in close combat, going blow for blow, without showing any mercy. Suddenly, Li Haoran feigned a move, then swiftly smashed his head against Qin Yanyan''s. Qin Yanyan, caught off guard by this abrupt strike, felt dizzy and fell to the ground with a thud. Enhanced hair?! Lu Yang was stunned. This scene seemed all too familiar. In the exchange meeting with the Five Elements Sect, Meng Jingzhou had used this shameless move to defeat his opponent. Meng Jingzhou was even more shocked. Refining one''s hair was the unique skill of the Third Elder, and the training conditions were extremely rigorous. Where and how did Li Haoran learn it? Noticing both their faces, Li Haoran smiled and took off his wig. If one can refine their body to the level of hair, then refining a wig naturally follows. Seeing Senior Brother Meng use that move to defeat his opponent was quite enlightening, but I''m not a Body Refinement Practitioner. I can''t refine my hair. So, I shaved my head and created a wig. Looking at it today, it seems to work quite well. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: You''re pretty brutal to yourself. Qin Yanyan laid on the ground, looking at Li Haoran shamelessly wear a wig, overcome with a mix of anger and sadness. She felt like crying but held back her tears. You''ve won. Go ahead and marry my mom! I won''t stand in your way! Do whatever you want! But I will never call you dad! Li Haoran: !!! Before he could even enjoy his victory, he was dumbfounded by her heavy proclamation. Marrying Li Haoran murmured, before screeching, Your mom?! Turning to his parents and a blushing Su Yiren, Li Haoran said: Mom, wasn''t it agreed that this was to be a betrothal? Li Haoran''s mother avoided his gaze, unable to look at her son directly: Yes, that''s right. Su Yiren pointed to my belly back then, saying that she wanted to marry you. Is that how a pre-birth betrothal is interpreted?! Hand me some sunflower seeds. Lu Yang snatched half of the seeds from Meng Jingzhou''s hand, and the two began cracking them open like squirrels. Lu Yang pondered: A woman marrying younger than her, what do they call it again? (Extra chapter for the Terrific Immortal, Banner Lord Qi Tian) (And also kindly asking for monthly votes) Chapter 217 Chapter 217: Chapter 216: Li Haoran: Is it too late to call off the wedding now?_1 When Lu Yang found out who Li Haoran''s fiance was, his mind inexplicably filled with numerous mythological stories. The Cowherd and Weaver Girl, Third Holy Mother and Liu Yanchang, Fairy Match There were many examples in history that proved a marriage between a mortal and a fairy is the quickest way to ascend to heaven, and the success rate is extremely high. Liu Yanchang was an exception, but that was due to the issue of Third Holy Mother''s brother Yang Jian, or perhaps the regulations of the Heavenly Court. However, Su Yiren didn''t seem to have a brother at the Tribulation Stage, and there were no Heavenly Laws in ancient times. The conclusion was very clear. Junior Brother Li is going to enjoy good fortune in the future. This shortcuts many years of detours, causing others to envy. Lu Yang marveled. He and Meng Jingzhou felt that their trip here was worthwhile. Worth it. Right, what did Junior Brother Li call us over here for in the first place? Lu Yang had forgotten the initial purpose of their visit here. Meng Jingzhou munched on a handful of melon seeds, tossed them all into his mouth, and thoroughly enjoyed their taste. He pondered: I think he said he was afraid of being too nervous when he met his fiance and asked us to boost his spirits. Oh, Junior Brother Li does not look very nervous. He should not need our help. Observing Li Haoran''s distraught expression, Lu Yang didn''t think it had anything to do with being nervous. Is there any more melon seeds, we''ve run out. Lu Yang''s hands were full of melon seed shells. Meng Jingzhou pulled out a bag of melon seeds: Yes, but they''re raw. It''s okay, I can burn them, what flavor would you like? Make it a bit salty. Sure thing. Lu spat out the Three Flavored True Fire and controlled the flames'' temperature to roast the melon seeds. Li Haoran, at this time, had no idea that his two reliable senior brothers had completely abandoned him. He was preoccupied with other concerns. Li Haoran was currently listening to how his mother had arranged his betrothal. Wasn''t your father and I saved by Yiren back then? At that time, Yiren noticed that I was pregnant, and asked me if we could arrange a marriage for you. I thought at the time, the girl was pretty and her cultivation was high, getting engaged to her would be a great honor for us, Yiren was willing, and we were happy too. Wait, mother, didn''t you consider the age gap? Li Haoran listened in utter astonishment. He had never heard of anyone arranging a marriage in this manner. Li Haoran''s mother looked at him as if he were ungrateful: How did I teach you when you were young? You shouldn''t be restrained by worldly conventions. For cultivators, is age a problem? Of course not. Look at the spouses of powerful cultivators at the Unification stage now, their age difference could be hundreds or thousands of years, is that an issue? Li Haoran''s mother counted for Li Haoran, who was at a loss. There were numerous examples of large age gaps among couples, yet their relationships remained harmonious. Besides, those at the Tribulation stage have even wider age gaps. Li Haoran painfully rubbed his temples, the reason for these theories that were instilled in him since childhood were now clear to him. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded in agreement. What Li Haoran''s mother said held some truth, after all in the Cultivation World, as long as there was love, an age difference was not a problem. Furthermore, it wasn''t the case that the younger partner would hope for the older partner to die in order to inherit their wealth no one really knew who would live longer. Lu Yang once heard of an old cultivator who wanted to experience a love story in his twilight years. Many women married the old cultivator with impure motives, only to fall before him, while the old cultivator lived on healthily. Let''s put it another way, were Su Yiren and Li Haoran really 3000 years apart in age? Not necessarily. Perhaps Su Yiren was talented and reached the Unification Stage very early on. There was a real-life example right here: Fairy Eternity became an immortal at the tender age of sixteen. Compared to Lu Yang, who was still at the Foundation Establishment Stage at sixteen, it was quite embarrassing. As such, as long as one party underreported their age, the age difference between the two parties was not large. Li Haoran''s mother continued: At that time, we didn''t know how high Yiren''s cultivation was. We thought she was either in the Golden Core Stage or Nascent Soul Stage, no matter what stage she was in, she was definitely above our level. Afterwards, when we tested your Spirit Root, we found that you were a very rare Fire Spirit Root. Your future prospects were boundless, and no doubt, above the Nascent Soul Stage. If you two got married, Yiren wouldn''t be at a disadvantage. Li Haoran''s parents did not regret their decision because of Li Haoran''s talent. After all, they were saved by their fiance, and the marriage had already been agreed upon, they couldn''t renege on it. We initially wanted to remind you that when your cultivation improved, you could help Yiren. It was only a few days ago when Yiren brought her daughter over that we realized she was at the Unification Stage, greatly exceeding our expectations. You need to hurry and cultivate, and not lag behind Yiren. It''s just that Yanyan was a bit too reactive, she objected to this marriage, and repeatedly proposed to tear the engagement apart, you know the rest. Li Haoran: Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder Qin Yanyan reacted so strongly. If you lived for a dozen years, and suddenly your mother said she was getting married and you were going to get a new dad, who could bear that? Putting himself in her shoes, Li Haoran estimated he would have reacted the same way. Li Haoran seriously said to Qin Yanyan: I think you have a point, we now advocate free love, this marriage that violates personal wishes should be annulled. Su Yiren silently took out the Recording Orb, which was playing back the heroic declarations Li Haoran yelled during his battle with Qin Yanyan. Let me tell you, I will never annul this marriage in my lifetime! Let me tell you, I will never annul this marriage in my lifetime! Let me tell you, I will never annul this marriage in my lifetime! Su Yiren didn''t say a word. Her actions spoke louder than words. Stop, stop, stop playing. Li Haoran pleaded, he wanted to find a hole in the ground to hide in. Why didn''t I learn how to shrink space from Senior Brother Lu? If I had known this would happen, I wouldn''t have come home. Wouldn''t it have been good to just stay at the Seek Dao Sect to cultivate and refine objects? I''m too young to be kept. How will my peers think of me? Li Haoran looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, only to see the two snacking on melon seeds, clearly not intending to help at all. Li Haoran silently watched Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. They were so uncomfortable under Li Haoran''s staring that they had no choice but to step in and seek justice. The biggest problem with this situation is Senior Su. Senior Su, why did you arrange this marriage with Junior Brother Li? All eyes were on Su Yiren, causing her to blush. Su Yiren was a very shy person, the more people there were, the less she wanted to speak. But things had come to this point and she had no choice but to explain why things had escalated to this point using as few words as possible: Actually, Li Haoran is the reincarnation of my husband. Yanyan, Li Haoran is truly the reincarnation of your father. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: It''s over, why is this getting more and more complicated? Is it too late to make a clean break now? Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was intrigued. Being with Lu Yang, she could encounter many interesting things. Chapter 218 – 217 Qin Haoran_1 Chapter 218: Chapter 217 Qin Haoran_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M At this time, everyone was no longer standing in the courtyard. Li Haoran''s parents, along with everyone else, moved to the guest living room. As the youngest one present, Qin Yanyan served tea and poured water for everyone. By age, Qin Yanyan''s age was similar to Li Haoran''s, Lu Yang''s, and Meng Jingzhou''s. But birth order was in place here. My husband in Li Haoran''s past life, his name was Qin Haoran, a cultivator at the peak of the Unification stage, Su Yiren revealed a name no one had heard before. Everyone present had different expressions, Li Haoran''s parents didn''t expect their son to have such an origin. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked like they wanted to listen to the gossip, but felt like it was a hassle. Although Qin Yanyan didn''t accept Li Haoran''s identity, she also wanted to listen to her mother talk about her father. Her mother seldom mentioned her father. Li Haoran was expressionless, he had given up resistance, thinking about how things would develop. Perhaps because she had held it in her heart for too long, or perhaps because she had fallen into memories, or for some other reason altogether, Su Yiren''s speech became smoother as she talked. My meeting with Qin Haoran was five hundred years ago when I was living in seclusion in the mountains. I was a hermit cultivator then, only coming down from the mountain every ten years to pay taxes, she began. One day while I was meditating in the mountains, a bloody figure smashed through the barrier I had set up and fell headlong into the ground. When he saw me approaching, he instinctively tried to gather his strength to protect himself, but his injuries were too severe for him to use magic. He soon fell unconscious. I found him pitiful and saved him. It took him a month to regain consciousness. When he woke up he was very guarded, but when he realized I had been taking care of him for a month, he lowered his guard and thanked me for saving his life. Su Yiren instinctively left out some details, like when Qin Haoran''s injuries were internal, but she wrapped all over his body in white cloth and plaster, making him look like a mummy just woke up. Or the fact that without Su Yiren''s care, Qin Haoran could have woken up two weeks earlier. These were all irrelevant details, and it made no difference whether they were spoken or not. He told me his name was Qin Haoran, a cultivator at the Unification stage. A month earlier, he was attacked by an enemy and, though he managed to kill his attackers, he sustained very grave injuries. Also, he apologized for damaging the barrier I had set. I noticed that he wasn''t lying. Even though he had woken up, he could only use a tiny fragment of his magic powers, his body was extremely wounded, with all his meridians severed, it was a terrible situation. He originally wanted to leave, but I was worried that he would encounter danger again. So, I told him he could stay. He stayed in the mountain for recuperation, and over time, we developed feelings for each other and got married. Our wedding was very low-key. We only invited the spirits of the mountains and those friends who had a good relationship with us. After his injuries healed, he was busy day after day. When I asked him what he was doing, and if he needed any help, he said that what he was doing was dangerous, and it was safest if I didn''t know anything. Trusting him, I didn''t press further. In the span of five hundred years, Haoran gradually rose from the late Unification phase to the peak of the Unification phase. He was only one step away from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He said that he had always been pure and desireless before, thinking that was the best state for cultivation. It was only after he met me and married me that he realized his previous thoughts were wrong. During our time together, his solid barrier loosened, and his cultivation level improved consistently. I asked him why my cultivation did not improve. He said it might be due to my lack of innate talent for cultivation. It''s extremely difficult for high-level cultivators to have offspring. We struggled for five hundred years before we finally conceived Yanyan. Afterward, he said he had reached the threshold of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and was only one Heavenly Tribulation away. He wanted to fight for a future for our daughter and me. Passing the tribulation is too high risk. I wanted to persuade him not to, but he said his identity was too special. If he did not become a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, he could only live in obscurity and we would never see the light of day. Only by achieving the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could he change this situation. Unfortunately, the Heavenly Tribulation was too terrifying. Despite numerous preparations, he couldn''t withstand the final Thunder Tribulation and fell from the sky. Crying, I caught him to save him by wildly stuffing various top-grade elixirs in his mouth. But he said he knew his condition best and knew he could not possibly survive. He told me not to worry. He has practiced a certain kind of skill that allows him to reincarnate continuously with higher aptitude in each life. Qin Haoran was his eighth reincarnation. Originally, he wanted to tell his subordinates about his reincarnation so they could help take care of his next life and ensure their successful growth. However, he later felt that his subordinates couldn''t be trusted, so he asked me to take care of his next life. He told me the secret method to find his next life. Following the method, I found Yanyan''s Aunt who was pregnant. When Yanyan''s aunt and uncle encountered danger, I saved them. Afterwards, I established an engagement with Haoran, who was in her belly, hoping to continue our previous connection. Li Haoran looked puzzled. Didn''t you suspect that this was a lie Qin Haoran made up before his death? Su Yiren shook her head lightly. I did have doubts, but your talent is irrefutable. During the Spirit Root test when you were six years old, I was hiding in the dark. I personally witnessed the result of the test indicating that you were a Fire Spirit Root. No matter how good Haoran was, he couldn''t just pick a random person and determine that they were a Single Spiritual Root. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What if Qin Haoran had a way to predict others'' talents? Li Haoran was still reluctant to give up. Su Yiren said with a smile, I know you still don''t entirely believe what I''ve said. Time will prove everything. Haoran said that as his next life''s cultivation level increases, his next life will gain some fragments of his previous life''s memory. But you don''t have to worry that these fragments will interfere with your personality, you are still you. When it came to the high-minded topic of reincarnation, Lu Yang turned to Fairy Eternity whom he knew had insight into many ancient mysteries. Fairy, is there really such a thing as reincarnation? From the time preceding the ancient times, there was talk of reincarnation. In that era, there were many geniuses. There would always be people saying that a person of exceptional talent was the reincarnation of so-and-so, and there were also people saying that our successful Immortal ascensions were the reincarnations of so-and-so. Since the ascensions of us five, we have joined forces to reveal the mysteries of the world. We found that there was no such thing as reincarnation in the world, and these rumors were just figments of people''s imaginations. Does that mean Qin Haoran was really lying? Lu Yang was surprised as he really thought that Li Haoran was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. Fairy Eternity shook her head. I only said that there was no reincarnation in the ancient times, not that there isn''t any now. What do you mean? Lu Yang was even more confused. You have to understand, the appearance of each Dao Fruit signifies the birth of a new rule in the world. What if, during my absence, someone condensed the ''Reincarnation'' Dao Fruit? In that case, wouldn''t the theory of reincarnation become real? Chapter 219 – 218: The Mystery of the Dao Fruit_1 Chapter 219: Chapter 218: The Mystery of the Dao Fruit_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Upon hearing this, Lu Yang was startled. While experiencing the [Buyi Town Rule], he had heard Daoist Buyu talk about the subject of [Rules]. In the early stages of Unification, one begins to control the rules. During the Pass Tribulation stage, one masters a broader range of rules. Immortals, through the power of the Dao Fruit, control the rules of the entire world. However, he had never imagined that the Dao Fruit could even create the [Reincarnation] rule. If an immortal truly created the Reincarnation rule, would the immortal also be able to create other rules? How much of what seems commonplace now did not exist in ancient times and was later created? Why did the Ancient Nameless One refine the stars into continents? What was the goal? Was it the manifestation of a certain rule, or was it to create a particular rule? Lu Yang looked up at the bright sun in the sky. In his previous life, the sun being the moon was impossible. The sun, seen by people as the source of life and power, could also be the manifestation of a certain rule. Lu Yang threw all these questions at Fairy Eternity. Evidently unable to handle such complex, unresolvable questions, she was left dizzy. In any case, from what I''ve seen and heard since my resurrection, there is not much difference from the ancient times. At most, the stars being refined into continents, and the sun, could be considered some changes. Since you asked about the Dao Fruit, I''ll take this opportunity to explain it. However, for you, the Immortal Dao Fruit is too far off. Knowing too much now would not be beneficial for your future cultivation. I can only tell you a bit. If it were Yun Zhi, that little girl, I could tell her a lot about the Dao Fruit Oh, it seems like she doesn''t need me to provide this kind of information. Fairy Eternity raised two fingers and began explaining to Lu Yang about the Dao Fruit: The Dao Fruit can be divided into two types based on the different rules they control. The first kind is the Time Dao Fruit of the Time Immortal, which controls the rule of time. The rule of time objectively exists and is inherent. The role of the Time Dao Fruit is to master this existing rule and alter it according to one''s intentions. As for how much it can be changed, only the Time Immortal knows. The second kind is my Eternity Dao Fruit, which controls the rule of immortality. The rule of immortality is a rule I created. Before this, it never existed. The rule of immortality only affects me no, that''s not right Sha Meless is also one. So the rule of immortality affects both Sha Meless and me, but it doesn''t impact him as much as me. Sha Meless''s Eternity Dao Fruit naissance only allows him to appear on any statue, it''s the shallowest manifestation of the immortality rule, mainly for escaping. If he dies, he can''t resurrect. But I am different. When speaking of herself, Fairy Eternity grinned in great confidence. As long as my name is pronounced, regardless of the time, location, or language form, I can resurrect! This ability is something even the four of them, including Ying Tian Immortal, are envious of! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unfortunately, they don''t have enough ability to coalesce an Eternity Dao Fruit. Fairy Eternity was proud of herself. As the self-proclaimed leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, she naturally had her reasons. Lu Yang suspected that Fairy Eternity had an epiphany at the brink of death after eating the food she cooked, and realised the true meaning of immortality, thereby forming the Eternity Dao Fruit. However, after forming the Dao Fruit, she automatically erased her unpleasant memories. There''s also Ying Tian Immortal, whose Dao Fruit created a new rule, namely the [Tribulation] rule. The Tribulation rule? The most common manifestation is the Pass Thunder Tribulation. You see, from forming the Nascent Soul to Spirit Transformation, from Spirit Transformation to Refining the Void, all require the Pass Thunder Tribulation. This is a situation that only exists for you now. In ancient times, cultivators did not need to Pass Thunder Tribulation. Ying Tian Immortal felt that people''s cultivation was just blindly pursuing power and cultivation speed, overlooking the mood/mindset, losing the original meaning of cultivation. So he formed [Tribulation] Dao Fruit to add a trial to cultivators. As it turns out, Ying Tian Immortal''s decision was correct. With the emergence of Thunder Tribulation, cultivators have begun to value their state of mind, striving to deal with Thunder Tribulation, preventing random occurrences of cultivation madness. The Tribulation Dao Fruit is a typical case of pushing the rule towards the whole world, adding an additional rule to all. So, you understand now, right? If I die and someone becomes immortal, and coalesces a [Reincarnation] Dao Fruit, it''s just like my situation, and that of Ying Tian Immortal''s, creating a rule out of thin air. I just don''t know whether this [Reincarnation Rule] affects only specific individuals or everyone. Fairy Eternity further explained: If it affects specific individuals, generally speaking, the holder of the nascent Reincarnation Dao Fruit can continuously reincarnate and achieve an alternate form of eternal life. If it affects everyone, it means everyone has a past life. You, Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Tao Yaoye, and others are no exception. However, I think this possibility is small. Why? Lu Yang asked. Think about it, if everyone is reincarnating, doesn''t that mean the total number of souls in the world is fixed? Lu Yang nodded. Then have you ever thought about how souls appeared in ancient times, that is, when there was no reincarnation rule? Lu Yang was taken aback; he had never thought about this issue before. Fairy Eternity continued: In ancient times, a fetus gestating in the womb would automatically draw in the essence of heaven and earth. This essence, formless, massless, sensationless and undetectable, would gather together and form a soul. The birth of souls has always been a mystery. After the five of us became immortals, we divined together and discovered a previously unknown substance in the world called essence. This essence is the source of the soul. The creation of the soul can be considered a rule, which we will tentatively call the soul rule. If the reincarnation rule affected everyone, then it would inevitably conflict with the soul rule. The conflict between the created rule and the original rule is unavoidable, which is a taboo when coalescing a Dao Fruit. Unless the Immortal controlling the Reincarnation Dao Fruit is stupid, this wouldn''t happen. Hearing Fairy Eternity''s explanation, Lu Yang raised a question: Fairy, can your Eternity rule cover everyone? If the Eternity rule could cover everyone, it would mean that everyone would be immortal. This was a great temptation that people could not resist. Fairy Eternity denied Lu Yang''s idea: At the time when I had just coalesced the Eternity Dao Fruit, I had this idea. I thought that everyone was struggling to improve their realm, scrambling for resources, and that we all just wanted to become immortal and live forever. Isn''t that right? If I let everyone live forever, wouldn''t the world be peaceful then? When I shared this idea with Ying Tian Immortal and the others, their reaction was strong, they jointly prevented me from moving forward with it, telling me I couldn''t think like that. Chapter 220 – 219: The Second–in–Command of the Immortal Lineage_1 Chapter 220: Chapter 219: The Second-in-Command of the Immortal Lineage_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M There are mainly two reasons why they are stopping me. The first reason is that everyone occupies resources; not only for survival but also for a better life. If everyone lived forever, occupying a massive amount of resources, life would become extremely difficult for the newborns. They would need to battle against the old monsters or beg for some resources from them. As a result, life becomes harder for each generation. They would be born not to enjoy, but to suffer. Over time, the world will become lifeless. The second reason is that the lifespan of every creature is limited, it can be seen as a rule. If everyone becomes immortal, it will conflict with the rule of lifespan, which would shake the foundation of the Eternity Dao Fruit. Although I think they are not as smart as me, these two points make sense, so I accepted them. However, Lu Yang, rest assured. Although I can''t make everyone immortal, I can give you a nascent Eternity Dao Fruit, so your immortality won''t be a problem. Fairy Eternity generously said, So, would you like to join my line of Eternity? Trust me, you''ll have a luxurious life, everything you want will be at your disposal. From then on, you will be the second-in-command of my line of Eternity! I have a question: How many people are there in the line of Eternity? Three people: me, you, and Sha Meless. Your status is even higher than Sha Meless, and being immortalwell, you can appreciate the value of the position, Fairy Eternity laughed. Every one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients had their disciples and followers. While not many, none of them only had one disciple. Fairy Eternity was an exception. There was actually only Fairy Eternity in the line of Eternity. Sha Meless was forced to transfer to Fairy Eternity''s side, tricked by someone unknown. And Lu Yang was just recruited by Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang was silent for a few seconds, then resolutely shook his head: I will rely on my own effort. Well, that''s boring. Fairy Eternity pouted, somewhat disappointed with Lu Yang''s choice. She genuinely wanted to give Lu Yang a nascent Eternity Dao Fruit and have him follow her. A countless number of people tried to be accepted into Fairy Eternity''s line during the ancient times, but all were rejected by Fairy Eternity. As for those who harbored ulterior motives, Fairy Eternity didn''t even bother with them. From the ancient times till now, Lu Yang was the most to her taste out of all the cultivators she had seen. This was the first time she invited someone to join her line on her initiative. Yet, she was refused. Can Immortal Fairy see that Li Haoran possesses the Dao Fruit of Reincarnation? Or maybe a nascent Dao Fruit of Reincarnation? This was Lu Yang''s primary concern at this point. Fairy Eternity shook her head: I can''t perceive that, it''s tricky. Alright. Lu Yang''s conversation with Fairy Eternity seemed to have taken a long time. However, it was much faster in Spiritual Space than in reality. In reality, Li Haoran was still insisting that he has no relation to Qin Haoran. Just imagine it. If he accepted being Qin Haoran''s reincarnation, what would happen? Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He would have a heavenly beautiful wife who was at the Unification Stage. He would have a lively and lovely daughter. He would have a constant flow of resources including spirit stones, elixirs, weapons, and all kinds of valuable materials. He would even have a protector at the Unification Stage. Seems like there''s nothing wrong with acknowledging being Qin Haoran''s reincarnation? Wait a minute. He needed to consider the drawbacks of this action. Li Haoran pondered for a long while, and he felt like there weren''t any disadvantages. Bewitching woman! You''re ruining my Dao heart! My goal is to become a cultivator as talented as Senior Brother Lu. I won''t rely on external support, but on my talent and abilities to cultivate to the highest realm! Look at Senior Brother Lu, who was of the same age, yet he had become the Acting Sect Leader. As for himself, he could only rely on others. I guess that''s it for today. We''ve been troubled for a whole day. Let''s all rest for now. Li Haoran''s parents, noticing the discussion wouldn''t be concluded anytime soon, decided to drop the topic for the time being. We have plenty of guest rooms at home. You and Little Meng came such a long way from Seek Dao Sect. Stay in Luofeng County for a few more days. Yanyan and Su Yiren, you don''t need to stay in the inn anymore. Just stay here. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou didn''t decline the good intentions of Li Haoran''s parents. Under the persuasion of Su Yiren, Qin Yanyan also agreed to live there. After a long day of discussion, it was finally dinner time. Without mentioning Qin Haoran, everyone got along well. Oh, we have talked for so long, and dinner still isn''t ready! Li Haoran''s mother was somewhat flustered. Lu Yang stopped her: Please let us handle the cooking, Meng Jingzhou and I are renowned for our cooking skills in the Seek Dao Sect! Li Haoran''s mother was a little hesitant, but Li Haoran, who was aware of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s skills, persuaded her to let them cook. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou smoothly took out several items from their jade identity cards, such as a barbecue grill, a brush, a fan, skewers, meat, seasoningsand most importantly, the Automatic Skewer Formation. This was the recent achievement of Masters Liu and Gao, responding to Fairy Eternity''s call towards bringing their barbecue restaurant even beyond Seek Dao Sect, to reach across the whole continent. What''s the most essential thing about a chain of restaurants? Of course, it''s standardization and uniformization. The starting point of standardization and uniformization was this Automatic Skewer Formation. Qin Yanyan, watching from the side, couldn''t help but twitch her mouth. She had heard that the disciples from Seek Dao Sect were multi-talented, but she thought it referred to numerous kind of cultivation talents. Why does it even include barbecuing? Upon listening to Li Haoran''s introductions, these two are disciples with exceptional status, one being the personal disciple of the Sect Leader and the other being the heir of the Meng Family. So, are they all so down-to-earth in their actions? Real Fire?! Qin Yanyan exclaimed upon seeing Lu Yang spewing True Fire. The difficulty of cultivating True Fire, a kind of flame even Golden Core Stage cultivators have difficulty mastering, is as tough as scaling the heavens. Li Haoran snorted disdainfully: Even worse, it''s the Samadhi True Fire, one of the highest-ranking kinds of True Fire! Do you know who Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng are? They are the top two students of our generation! Qin Yanyan''s eyes widen in surprise. She had heard before that Li Haoran ranked fifth in his generation and thought it was due to his lack of ability. After fighting with him, she had to admit that even without his wig, she wouldn''t be able to defeat Li Haoran. During that time, she wondered, Li Haoran was capable but still just fifth, what kind of monsters were the top four? She now knew. Li Haoran''s mother was surprised to discover that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were in fact the top two students of Li Haoran''s generation, which explains why she liked them so much. Look at Lu Yang, Haoran. He surely gets up before the sunrise to practice every day, unlike you, wasting your days without studying or practicing diligently. I bet you would sleep until the sun shines on your bottom whenever I''m not around. If only you were half as hardworking as Lu Yang! Li Haoran couldn''t help but feel resentful. If he knew, he wouldn''t have brought Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng here. Plus, what dedication were Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng showing? They were all the same age, they all knew about each other''s habits, and everyone had similar routines. Chapter 221 – 220: Cloudy and Sunny Days_1 Chapter 221: Chapter 220: Cloudy and Sunny Days_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M As the founders of the One More Time Barbecue Shop, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s cooking skills were naturally not lacking. This was evident back in Yanjiang County, and Lu Yang had only improved since acquiring the Three Flavored True Fire, taking his skills to another level. Among those in the Foundation Establishment Stage, Lu Yang boasted that no one could match him in barbecuing skills. Lu Yang gave the skewers a shake, with the cumin and chili powder tumbling among the pieces of meat. The fire imparted an irresistible aroma, causing even Qin Yanyan, usually fond of light flavours, to salivate. Come, it''s ready! Lu Yang placed two large handfuls of skewers into the grill pan, the thud echoing with a satisfying weight. Meanwhile, Meng Jingzhou wasn''t idle either. Barbecuing potatoes, chives, and tofu; the delightful aroma emitted was no less appealing than Lu Yang''s. Delicious! Li Haoran''s parents sang praises from the bottom of their hearts. As expected of their star pupils, their cooking skills were as advanced as their cultivation, far surpassing Li Haoran''s own. I want one too! Li Haoran had often heard tales of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s legendary skewers, yet had never had the opportunity to try them for himself. This was the barbecue that had once been savored to the point of causing the Eternity Sect''s downfall. Delicious! Li Haoran''s eyes lit up. This was the best skewer he had ever eaten. Qin Yanyan and Su Yiren both nibbled politely, but as the atmosphere gradually grew livelier, their inhibitions loosened. Everyone was full and satisfied, their faces reflecting their contentment. Seeing everyone enjoy the meal made Fairy Eternity''s mouth water. However, being in a spirit form, she lacked the sense of taste and couldn''t eat anything. Lu Yang, I want to use your body so I can have a taste too, she negotiated with Lu Yang. Lu Yang didn''t mind and graciously handed over control of his body. Fairy Eternity happily took over Lu Yang''s body, dining with an unbridled enthusiasm. Haha, Senior Brother Lu, you sure have loosened up! Li Haoran laughed. Lu Yang had been rather more elegant when dining before, but just now, it was as if he had become another person entirely, gulping down skewers and bamboo juice. Lu Yang sighed in resignation. This lack of restraint from Fairy Eternity did not befit her stature. Yingtian Immortal and the others have often advised me to speak as little as possible in the presence of outsiders. They said it took much effort to improve the public perception of immortals, and they don''t want me messing up their hard work. But aren''t there no outsiders here? Fairy Eternity insisted, not regarding Lu Yang as an outsider. But the problem is that it''s my body you''re using! Lu Yang argued. Oh, come on. What''s yours and mine between us? Fairy Eternity asked generously, When we find my inheritance, I will share half of it with you. Lu Yang remembered Fairy Eternity mentioning that she had buried some treasures in the North Star, which contained all her precious items. Knowing Fairy Eternity, there probably wasn''t anything worthwhile there. If worst comes to worst, I could teach you a few immortality-level cooking techniques, Fairy Eternity offered, treating herself as a worthy mentor. Lu Yang rolled his eyes in response but said nothing. Setting aside this minor episode that only they knew about, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Li Haoran''s parents arranged rooms for Lu Yang and the other guests. After washing up, Lu Yang took out a pillow, half his height, from his Identity Jade. This was his hugging pillow. Lu Yang liked to sleep while hugging something. With over a decade of experience sleeping, he could sleep well anywhere and wasn''t choosy about the location. The next morning, Lu Yang woke up to find his pillow kicked to the foot of the bed, looking somewhat pitiful. This little girl named Su Yiren is thoughtful, Fairy Eternity suddenly commented. What do you mean? She set up an Array Method in the courtyard while you were sleeping. It has no use for you, but for Li Haoran''s parents, it can help them cultivate unconsciously, infusing them with spiritual essence and increasing their cultivation level. Although this process could take a long time, and there''s no visible difference at the moment, Li Haoran''s parents won''t notice anything. Lu Yang stepped out of the room and stretched. The weather was good; overcast and cool. He preferred overcast days over sunny ones. He saw Li Haoran practicing martial arts in the courtyard. Junior Brother Li, you''re so diligent even when you''re home? Lu Yang was surprised. He thought he had woken up early, but it seemed Li Haoran was already up and practicing. He didn''t remember him being this diligent back at the Seek Dao Sect. Li Haoran turned serious and spoke to Lu Yang through spiritual communication: Senior Brother Lu, you may not know. Although my parents were happy to see me home yesterday and welcomed me, based on my experience, once the excitement of the first day is over, they will reprimand me for eating and sleeping all day, saying that I''m living too idly. I thought it better to act before they''d get the chance to scold me. So, I put on a show of being diligent, at least for the morning. It''s not like they can stop me from going out during the day. Lu Yang understood, surprised that it was so well-thought-out. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What Li Haoran hadn''t revealed was that if Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou hadn''t come, his parents might have continued to spoil him for a few more days. But with their arrival, his pampering phase was sure to be cut short! Haoran, why are you up so early? Li Haoran''s mother noticed him practicing early in the morning with Lu Yang standing beside him, and she was overjoyed. She assumed Lu Yang had influenced Haoran to practice together. Li Haoran: He resisted the urge to remind his mother that the achievement of being the fifth-ranking disciple in his class at the Seek Dao Sect was no small feat. With his aptitude, whether in a first-class or superior sect, he would have certainly secured first place in his class. Even at Seek Dao Sect, he could have ranked in the top three among the previous batches. Sadly, his batch was full of prodigies. During breakfast, Su Yiren quietly ate her food without mentioning her setting up the Array Method in the yard the previous night. It seemed like she didn''t want people to know about it. Had it not been for Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang would have never known. Let''s go, I''ll take you guys to the county for a stroll! Li Haoran invited Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, but he then thought better of it and also invited Qin Yanyan and Su Yiren. I''m only inviting you because you''re our guests. Don''t overthink it, Li Haoran said to Su Yiren. Despite his words, Su Yiren still smiled joyfully. Just as they were preparing to leave, the overcast sky darkened even more. The clouds thicken rapidly, and they could faintly hear the sound of thunder in the distance. It''s going to rain heavily, Li Haoran said, looking up at the sky with a hint of regret. Luofeng County was known for its frequent rainfall. Judging from the weather, a heavy rain was imminent. It seems we can''t go today. Upon hearing this, Su Yiren pointed a palm at the sky. The heavens instantly cleared of sliding dark clouds, revealing a bright, sunny sky. With a genial smile, Su Yiren said as if nothing happened, The sky is clear now; let''s go. Li Haoran: Chapter 222 – 221 Phoenix Blood Stone_1 Chapter 222: Chapter 221 Phoenix Blood Stone_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M In the street, a group of men and women attracted many passersby to turn their heads around, especially the two women, one tall and one short, each with their unique charm. They seemed to display the best aspect of every age, provoking people''s imaginations. The most enviable thing was the ordinary-looking man in the middle of the three men, whose cultivation level was merely at Foundation Establishment Stage, yet the extraordinarily beautiful woman was clinging onto his arm. Li Haoran kept a straight face. Despite Su Yiren appearing tender and feeble, she was, in essence, an expert in the Unification Stage. If she intended to hold onto him, he simply couldn''t break free. Keeping his calm, he turned his head and met Su Yiren''s gaze: I know you''re eager to walk around with me, but can you control your power? This is the third time you''ve broken my arm. Li Haoran swung his arm to indicate that his injury was severe. Su Yiren quickly took out a healing elixir from her storage ring and began resetting Li Haoran''s bones. Given Su Yiren''s realm, such loss of control should not happen. Li Haoran could only attribute it to her being so ecstatic at being with him that she lost control of her strength. You didn''t even cry out when your bone broke? Qin Yanyan looked astonished at Li Haoran. Was this man incapable of feeling pain? Li Haoran chuckled and said: Ever since I soaked in magma for a year, I can''t remember what pain feels like. Recalling the time when he was thrown into magma by his master right after joining the sect, Li Haoran felt that he was lucky to be alive. Mag magma? For a whole year? Qin Yanyan''s eyes bulged in shock. Was this man still human? With a melancholic tone, Li Haoran said: When I was thrown into the magma, I screamed until my lungs tore, the agony was unbearable. I screamed until my voice was gone, but the pain remained. My master didn''t allow anyone to help me. He wanted me to endure through it on my own. At that time, seeing my suffering, Senior Sister Zhou LuLu couldn''t bear it and secretly brought me a cup of tea brewed from heavenly treasures while our master was away. She said it would alleviate my condition. As Qin Yanyan imagined herself being immersed in magma, she shivered. Upon hearing this, she couldn''t help but ask, Was it to help you adapt to the magma quickly? It was tea brewed with Hundred-Year Arhat Fruit. Sister Zhou LuLu saw that I had lost my voice from all the screaming, so she wanted me to soothe my throat. Qin Yanyan: Ever since Lu Yang heard that Li Haoran had soaked in magma for a year due to Fifth Elder Zhou Xin''s arrangement, he didn''t feel his Eldest Senior Sister''s act of washing him with boiling water was much of a big deal. That being said, if Li Haoran didn''t have the Fire Spirit Root, Elder Zhou Xin wouldn''t dare to submerge him in magma. This was a cultivation technique exclusive to those with Fire Spirit Root. Each Single Spiritual Root from the five elements had dedicated cultivation methods. For instance, those with Fire Spirit Root soaked in magma or were burned by fire, enabling them to comprehend magic skills or abilities related to fire. Like, Li Haoran understood the art of Refining Pacemaking. Those with Earth Spirit Root were buried in the soil to comprehend the Earth Escape Technique. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those with Water Spirit Root were thrown into water to comprehend the Water Control Technique. However, there were exceptions. For example, Lu Yang had heard that Elder Brother Dai Bufan had the Water Spirit Root. The Grand Elder tossed Dai Bufan into a pond, stopping him from breathing, in the hope that in the brink of life and death, Brother Dai could comprehend the Water Control Technique or the magic technique to breathe underwater. But things didn''t go as plannedCBrother Dai comprehended spatial magic and drank up all the water in the pond. Dear niece, see something you like? Your uncle will buy it for you. Meng Jingzhou teased Qin Yanyan. He might lack many things, but he certainly didn''t lack money. Upon hearing Meng Jingzhou calling her niece, Qin Yanyan stomped her foot in annoyance, but she couldn''t do anything about it. What is this? Hoping to divert attention, Qin Yanyan casually pointed at a stone that someone was selling by the road. The stone was blood-red, radiant and seemingly formed naturally. It reflected a heart-pulling glow under the sunlight. Oh, this is a Phoenix Blood Stone, a specialty of our Luofeng County. Phoenix Blood Stone? Su Yiren was the only one among those present who had heard of such a stone before. Li Haoran said, You all must have heard the origin of our Luofeng County. It was said that a long, long time ago, a pureblood phoenix soars freely between the heavens and the earth. But it grew too old to fly and chose a place to rest. It wanted to sleep for a while, and then, it never woke up again. The body of the old phoenix turned into the hills of the earth. Li Haoran pointed at the mountain range that vaguely semi-encircled Luofeng County in the distance, Look at these mountains, don''t they look like a phoenix when joined together? The feathers of the old phoenix turned into trees, which is why there are many red-colored plants on these hills. The phoenix''s blood stained the stones red, and these stones are the Phoenix Blood Stones that we see now. Lu Yang thought to himself, Is this a phoenix or Pangu? When I first heard this story as a child, I thought it was a legend. But when I came to the Seek Dao Sect and learned about refining tools from the master, I realized that the Phoenix Blood Stones in my hometown really are stained red by the blood of a Phoenix. They are superior refining materials. Phoenix The term brought back some memories for Fairy Eternity. In the past, not only the Kirin, but also the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes had potential immortals. They carefully nurtured two talented geniuses from the Demon Race, who had unparalleled talent and were strongly supported by the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes. Their chances of becoming immortals were quite high. In contrast, despite being hailed as the favored child of Heaven and Earth, the Kirin was essentially grassroots without backing. Many demons did not see him in a good light. Kirin faced many formidable enemies, none were his match. He defeated many enemies that were impossible to overcome. The Demon Race was on the rise rapidly. Both the philosophies of Kirin and the geniuses from the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes aimed to become immortals, signalling a fierce battle that could not be avoided. Kirin, being a large-scale fortune, fought against two and won the battle against the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes, thus attaining Dao Fruit and becoming the Qilin Immortal. Did the Kirin Immortal kill the talents of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes? Fairy Eternity''s tone was calm, but Lu Yang heard cruelty in her words. Indeed, becoming immortal is not a game. The winner takes everything, the loser has nothing and may even lose their life. No, they got married. What? The Demon Race admires strength. After the talents of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes lost to Kirin Immortal they fell in love with him. In the end, the three of them got married. I originally wanted to attend the Kirin Immortal''s wedding, but he said I was too beautiful and would steal their thunder, so they didn''t let me go. What a pity, I was expecting to show Kirin Immortal something at the wedding. What did you plan to do at the Kirin Immortal''s wedding? Cook, of course. Let me tell you, of the four of them, none could do housework or tell the five grains apart. I''m the only one who can cook. Fairy Eternity looked disgusted, thinking the four of them were too disgraceful. Lu Yang felt it was understandable that the Kirin Immortal did not invite Fairy Eternity. A wedding would definitely require inviting a bunch of people. If Fairy Eternity were to cook, there would inevitably be a shortage of antidotes. Later, I thought as a friend, I should at least give a gift for the wedding. So, I gave them an Immortal Fruit with a blessing for them and thoughtfully wrote ''For the most beautiful demon race''. I heard that my gift caused quite a stir, probably because they had never seen such a precious present. After a few seconds of silence, Lu Yang asked, How many Immortal Fruits did you give them at that time? Just one. Lu Yang let out a long sigh: You just love causing trouble. What? Why? Chapter 223 – 222: Ancient Black Hand Yellow Bean_1 Chapter 223: Chapter 222: Ancient Black Hand Yellow Bean_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Fairy, you should have offered two Immortal Fruits back then? Lu Yang could probably imagine the storm that this Immortal Fruit had stirred up. The longer Lu Yang interacted with Fairy Eternity, the less he understood why anyone would want her deadthere were too many reasons, and he didn''t know which one to choose. I''ve said it before, the fruit is to be given to ''the most beautiful'' of the Demon Race, ''most'' can only be one, don''t you know? Fairy Eternity seriously enlightened Lu Yang on basic grammar. After a long silence, Lu Yang said, You make a good point. Right. Fairy Eternity put her hands on her hips and enjoyed her triumph. So, who did you give the Immortal Fruit to? After the fact, I heard from Time Immortal that there was a dispute over the ownership of the Immortal Fruit at the wedding scene between the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes'' supreme geniuses, and they wanted to settle it with a magical duel. Speaking of which, Qilin Immortal is indeed stingy. He has Immortal Fruits himself, why couldn''t he just give each of his wives one so they wouldn''t have to fight over it? Fairy Eternity shook her head, in comparison to Qilin Immortal, she was fairly generous, being able to offer an Immortal Fruit as a gift. What happened then? Later, Qilin Immortal said that duel at the wedding was ultimately inelegant and proposed a different sort of competition. Conveniently, three other Immortals were present at the event, he suggested Ying Tian Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong and Time Immortal judge the contest, removing himself from the panel of judges, to prevent a tie in the scores. Look, if Qilin Immortal had invited me before, wouldn''t we Immortals become five judges? Moreover, you know me, I''m impartial and fair, and I can be the lone judge. Even though they were worried about my beauty overshadowing Dragon and Phoenix geniuses, I could wear a veil! As the first of the top ten beauties of the ancient times, Fairy Eternity was very confident in her looks. Lu Yang thought to himself, Fairy you should be more conscious. Obviously, Qilin Immortal didn''t want to be a judge and diplomatically excused himself. What was the contest between the Geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribe? Cooking. Fairy Eternity shook her head regrettably: The four of them, including Qilin Immortal, didn''t know that I had taught the Geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes cooking. Although there was no formal master-disciple relationship, they were indeed my disciples. They didn''t master the skills perfectly and just managed to grasp one or two tenths of my cooking skills. Even so, it''s hard to find rivals among those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. During the competition, as they were both students of the same master, neither could break the other''s move. Naturally, the dishes they made were hard to differentiate in terms of quality. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Time Immortal told me when they tasted the dishes made by the geniuses of Dragon and Phoenix Tribes, they were amazed. It felt as if they contained the power of time, allowing them to quickly review their lives. Modestly, I say that I taught them, but they only learned the basics from me. Time Immortal was silent for a moment before admitting that they beat up Qilin Immortal prematurely. Qilin Immortal was not the instigator. When I asked him what he meant, he didn''t say. Lu Yang showed his respect to Fairy Eternity with a formal bow. If anyone didn''t understand Fairy Eternity''s personality, they would mistake her for a scheming villain just from listening to this story. Without even being present, she managed to instigate a fight between the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes'' geniuses with a single Immortal Fruit, causing the Four Immortals of the Ancients to turn against each other, and putting Qilin Immortal in an immoral position. She even secretly taught the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes some skills, and lurked in the shadows waiting for the right moment. This kind of wisdom can only be described as unfathomable. Anyone would feel cold and tremble in fear when they face such deeply schemed creatures. However, Lu Yang knew Fairy Eternity very well, so he decided to use another term to describe Fairy Eternity''s wisdom It was wisdom disguised as great foolishness. You should know that the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes are the most conceited races among the Demon Race. Their blood is extraordinarily precious, and it''s extremely difficult for the Human race to obtain it. Therefore, Phoenix Blood Stone becomes extremely critical. Phoenix Blood Stone is not only a special product of Luofeng County, but also our pillar industry. The volume of Spirit Stones obtained from selling Phoenix Blood Stones every year is enormous! Phoenix Blood Stone is not only a good material for Refining, but also an unexpected benefit for long-term wear as an ornament. I''ve heard from my dad that Luofeng County has been mining Phoenix Blood Stones for 4,000 years. The veins are not yet exhausted, and Phoenix Blood Stones continue to be mined. As Li Haoran introduced his hometown''s economy, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou kept nodding as though they were inspecting leaders. How many Spirit Stones does this Phoenix Blood Stone cost? Meng Jingzhou selected in the shop, thinking this thing was fun, so he bought a few to play with. Three hundred Spirit Stones. And this one? Four hundred fifty Spirit Stones. Meng Jingzhou shook his head, this cheap Phoenix Blood Stone was unfit for his status. Bring out the best Phoenix Blood Stones you have here, I''m not short of money. Meng Jingzhou behaved like a young lord. The shop owner''s eyes lit up upon hearing this, thinking he had met a big customer. Looking left and right, noticing that only Meng Jingzhou and his group were in the shop, he led them to the backyard. He carefully took out a fine wooden box from the shelf and opened it. In the box lay a dazzling, blood-red stone the size of a goose egg. It looked like something that was dyed red at the moment of the death of the mythical Old Phoenix. Even Qin Yanyan could feel the extraordinary aura of this Phoenix Blood Stone. The shop owner whispered, A while ago, there was a mine collapse, this is the last Phoenix Blood Stone that was poached from the mine. It took me a lot of effort to get it. The asking price is five hundred thousand Spirit Stones. Meng Jingzhou nodded, that seemed about right: Give me ten. The difference between five hundred thousand Spirit Stones and five million Spirit Stones was like a drizzle to Young Master Meng, insignificant. The shop owner made a bitter face: Sir, it''s not that I don''t want to sell more, but this is the only Phoenix Blood Stone I have. Alright then, I''ll take this one. The shop owner was overjoyed. Actually, his asking price was a bit high, leaving room for bargaining. He didn''t expect Meng Jingzhou to buy it without bargaining. The shop owner even gave away several Phoenix Blood Stones of decent quality. However, compared to Meng Jingzhou''s stone, they were vastly inferior. Meng Jingzhou knew he could bargain, but he was always too lazy to do so when shopping. It was too much trouble. He asked the shop owner to drill a hole in the Phoenix Blood Stone and string it up. When Meng Jingzhou wore it around his neck, he felt quite good about himself. He thought everyone was shopping, so he couldn''t be the only one buying a Phoenix Blood Stone. He went through several shops wanting to buy one of similar quality for each of his fellow travellers, but unfortunately, after some comparisons, they didn''t match up to his Phoenix Blood Stone. There''s so much money, but there''s nothing to spend it on. Li Haoran advised, Senior Brother Meng, give it up. The Phoenix Blood Stone contains the power of Phoenixes, which doesn''t do much for us, and even for Refining, I do not yet have the ability to refine such high-quality Phoenix Blood Stones. Even if we buy them, we won''t be able to use them. Alright then. Hearing Li Haoran say this, Meng Jingzhou could only give up. By the way, what''s the use of wearing the Phoenix Blood Stone for a long time? Meng Jingzhou asked, pointing to the Phoenix Blood Stone on his chest. Yang Invigorating. Chapter 224 - 223 – That Thing_1 Chapter 224: Chapter 223 C That Thing_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M With a history of a hundred thousand years, the Meng Family is a top-ranking family in the Central Continent, very well-cultured. Meng Jingzhou, as the eldest legitimate son of the Meng Family, was eloquent and wouldn''t feel discontented with Li Haoran over trivial matters. Looking at Li Haoran, Meng Jingzhou said mysteriously, Could you tell me about Yang Invigorating things earlier next time? Li Haoran replied with an ''oh'' sound, as if recalling something, and said, Master told me that soaking in lava for a long time can also invigorate yang. That was one of my motivations to persist, and it proved to be quite effective. Can we skip the conversation about Yang Invigorating? Alright then. By the time Lu Yang and his group returned to Li''s house, Li Haoran''s mother had already prepared a lavish dinner for everyone. They couldn''t expect Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, their two guests, to cook every day. Meng Jingzhou bought a mountain of stuff C basically, if he had never seen something before, he bought it. He didn''t care whether these things were useful or not, he bought them because they were intriguing. Of course, Meng Jingzhou didn''t buy things that offended his intelligence, such as something that claimed to be four thousand years old, from the same era as the Old Phoenix, a witness to the full process of the Old Phoenix''s fall, filled with pure natural Spiritual Energy. Lu Yang bought a finely crafted phoenix pendant, tied it with his Identity Jade, and wore it around his waist. Qin Yanyan bought a box of bamboo juice. She had tried the Luofeng County''s local bamboo juice while enjoying barbecue last night and found it quite nice. Su Yiren did not buy anything. As a Unification cultivator, nothing in Luofeng County was worth her money, unless it was the corpse of the Old Phoenix. Mom, you know how to cook? Li Haoran was stunned looking at the table full of dishes. From his memory, his mother was not capable of making so many delicious dishes. Li Haoran''s mother laughed, I just learned it. You have been away and I had nothing to do, so I thought I might as well learn something. Li Haoran''s father interrupted, She just learned how to buy dishes from the old restaurant. Li Haoran''s mother gave his father a stern look. Li Haoran, The skills of the old restaurant were excellent, a rare hundred-year-old shop in Lu Yang''s previous life, but commonplace in the Central Continent. However, a hundred years was not enough to be called an old shop. To be called an old shop, it should be at least five hundred years old. The old restaurant was a thousand-year-old shop. The waitstaff would have changed time and again, but the shop owner had not changed for a thousand years, ensuring that the taste would never lost. The oldest thing in the old restaurant was neither the recipe nor the furniture but the shop owner himself. Oh, what, you said when you were a kid, the taste was not like this? The food you ate when you were a kid was made by me! After dinner, Lu Yang asked Su Yiren about how to form the golden core. Form golden core? Su Yiren was surprised that Lu Yang would ask her about this. Wasn''t Li Haoran said that he was the fourth disciple of the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect? Why didn''t he ask the Sect Leader directly? The Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect had a higher status than her, and they were both at the Unification stage. In front of others, Lu Yang could not say that his master was an old frivolous fool who spends their time storytelling every day, with only little time actually spent teaching him. My master is preoccupied with affairs of the world and doesn''t have time for me. I see. Su Yiren nodded, believing Lu Yang''s explanation. Meng Jingzhou, sitting next to them, rolled his eyes. Meng Jingzhou and Li Haoran were also in the room, listening to Su Yiren explain how to form the golden core. Li Haoran was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment now, but it didn''t matter. He would eventually be able to use the knowledge of Golden Core. In my opinion, forming the golden core is all about opportunity. I''m not particularly talented. My biggest hope was to form a second-grade golden core, which was already the best-case scenario I could imagine. To form a second-grade golden core, I tried everything I could to comprehend, submerge myself in forests, fighting demon beasts, sitting on boulders while being bombarded by waterfalls, observing the various forms of human life to understand the world''s essence Despite all of these efforts, none of them succeeded. One day, after I finished cultivating, I lay on the edge of a cliff, staring at the starry sky, feeling extraordinarily absurd. It was at that moment, an inexplicable realization surged in my heart, and I leveraged this opportunity to absorb energy and form my golden corefully colored, a first-grade golden core. When I wasn''t actively pursuing it, I had a realization. I''ve discussed this with several fellow practitioners, and two of them have had similar experiences. Lu Yang gained some understanding and thanked Su Yiren. In the dead of night, Lu Yang opened his eyes, though he was unsure of the time. Awake? I was just about to call you. Fairy Eternity spoke as if not surprised by Lu Yang''s awakening. Lu Yang frowned; in his sleep, he sensed someone stealthily breaking into Li Haoran''s home. What could be their purpose? Two individuals, at mid-stage of Golden Core Stage. Fairy Eternity informed him about the situation of the two people. Lu Yang puzzled, Li Haoran''s parents were only at Foundation Establishment Stage and they were not wealthy. What could possibly attract someone of the Golden Core Stage to Li Haoran''s house? Could it be the Phoenix Blood Stone that Meng Jingzhou bought? Lu Yang did not worry about their safety. Even if Su Yiren did not intervene, he and Meng Jingzhou could easily handle these uninvited guests. Master Lu, Master Meng, are you awake? Su Yiren''s voice echoed in the minds of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Li Haoran and Qin Yanyan were relatively inexperienced, lacking the heightened alertness of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Just woke up. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou responded simultaneously. Senior Su, what''s the situation now? Su Yiren shook her head, I don''t know much. I know only that two people at the mid-stage of Golden Core Stage have infiltrated the house stealthily. I don''t know their objective, but my intuition tells me someone else is behind them. I want to capture them, but I am afraid of stirring up the snake in the grass. No worries, Senior Su, all you need is to back us up. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou quickly came up with a plan. Under Su Yiren''s curious gaze, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou skillfully changed into nightclothes and quietly left the room. The two Golden Core Stage cultivators seemed to be searching for something but did not dare to use their Spiritual Sense for fear of being detected. They heard that a genius from the Seek Dao Sect resides in the house and did not want to expose themselves unless absolutely necessary. They thought their actions were concealed but were already being observed by several people. The pair suddenly became alert, sensing danger approaching. They quickly dodged, barely evading the attacks of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Didn''t expect you to avoid that. Quite talented, aren''t you? Lu Yang sneered and conveyed his thoughts through his Spiritual Sense. Who are you! What are you doing in Li''s house! The two Golden Core Stage cultivators responded. Heh, don''t play dumb. Since we''ve met in Li''s house, what else could it be about? Of course, we''re after that thing! Meng Jingzhou laughed dismissively, mocking their foolish question. As for who we are, who else do you think would know about this? The two Golden Core Stage cultivators looked stunned, How do you know! There are no walls without ears in the world. What secrets can be kept forever? No matter how much you try to hide, we''ll uncover it. Lu Yang chuckled, Did you think you were the only ones interested in that object? Dammit, how did the Mo Family find out about the Phoenix Blood Stone! The two Golden Core Stage cultivators quickly deduced the identities of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. It must be that rival Mo Family! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged a glanceit did all stem from bringing back the Phoenix Blood Stone. Once the pair of Golden Core Stage cultivators realized their cover was blown, they briefly engaged in combat before making a hasty retreat. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou chased them relentlessly, but failed to catch up with the pair, leaving them somewhat frustrated. When the two Golden Core cultivators managed to shake off Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, they swiftly returned to report the situation. Let''s go, Senior Su, if we follow them, we''ll find out who is behind all this, Lu Yang said, quickening his pace, stealthily pursuing the two Golden Core Stage cultivators. Su Yiren exhibited a peculiar expression. ''How come you two are so skilled at this sort of thing?'' S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 225 – 234: These Few Spirit Stones May Not Be Enough_1 Chapter 225: Chapter 234: These Few Spirit Stones May Not Be Enough_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Two Golden Core Stage cultivators were maneuvering through Luofeng County city. It was clear that they had the route memorized as they deftly avoided the patrol routes of other cultivators scheduled for the night watch. At this moment, Su Yiren woke Li Haoran up. After listening to his fiance briefly explaining the ins and outs of the situation, his expression was somewhat strange. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Brother Meng is finally drawing unwanted attention for flaunting his wealth? What do you mean flaunting? Can''t I tell people that I have money? Meng Jingzhou widened his eyes. When he was the young master of the Meng Family at the Imperial City, who dared to set their sights on his possessions? As Su Yiren quietly led the trio in pursuit of the two Golden Core Stage cultivators, jumping from one rooftop to another, out of the corner of his eye, Lu Yang noticed a few silhouettes doing the same thing in the distance. Is Luofeng County this lively even at night? Lu Yang initially wanted to chase after them and investigate, but he saw the two Golden Core Stage cultivators enter a high-walled compound. Therefore, he decided to prioritize the matter at hand first. I remember this is the County Magistrate''s mansion? Li Haoran was somewhat hesitant, doubting if his memory was faulty. The Phoenix Blood Stone worth fifty-five Spirit Stones was indeed precious, but it wasn''t so valuable as to catch the interest of a County Magistrate. Unless the Phoenix Blood Stone Senior Brother Meng bought contained some hidden secrets. The high-walled compound was protected by an Array Method C to advance without knowing the method would alert the people inside. Su Yiren effortlessly bypassed the Array Method and successfully led the three men into the compound. Master, we''ve returned. The two Golden Core Stage cultivators respectfully addressed the middle-aged man standing with his hands behind his back. Li Haoran had never met the County Magistrate. He didn''t know if this middle-aged man was the County Magistrate or perhaps a steward. The middle-aged man let out a casual grunt, Did you get the item? Both of them were somewhat embarrassed, Something unexpected happened. We were worried about causing a commotion, so we didn''t continue to steal that item. Unexpected? Yes, we encountered other people at Li Haoran''s house who were also there to steal the item. Although they didn''t reveal their identities, I suspect they were sent by the Mo Family. What happened? Give me the details. The two described the situation truthfully. However, the master became furious upon hearing their account, Hmph, you were tricked! The people you encountered were not from the Mo Family, but disciples of the Seek Dao Sect! If I''m not mistaken, they''re currently eavesdropping from above the rooftop! Now that I''ve said this much, you might as well come out. Let''s have a frank discussion. Li Haoran was alarmed and about to reveal himself, only to be held back by Lu Yang. Lu Yang shook his head and said nothing. After the master had waited for quite some time with no one appearing: It seems those you encountered really are from the Mo Family. It appears the Mo Family is also aware of the existence of that item. He had just tried to bluff them. Yesterday, he received a report from his subordinates that three Seek Dao Sect disciples at the Foundation Establishment Stage had arrived in Luofeng County, one of which was a local. However, he didn''t pay much attention to it. But to his surprise, this afternoon he got a report from his subordinates that one of the Seek Dao Sect disciples had purchased an extremely rare Phoenix Blood Stone and was looking for similar Phoenix Blood Stones in other shops. After hearing his subordinates describe what the Phoenix Blood Stone looked like, he was startled and suspected that it was the problematic Phoenix Blood Stone. It absolutely couldn''t fall into the hands of the Seek Dao Sect. If they discovered anything suspicious, it would spell disaster. Therefore, he sent two of his men to steal the Phoenix Blood Stone. However, they ran into the Mo Family. The Mo Family was the leading family in Luofeng County, and held a grudge against him, the County Magistrate. They were always trying to catch him red-handed. Tsk, I wonder how that thing got out there. Did you ask at the shop where they sold the item? The man is already not there. We heard from the employees that after the shop owner made a large sum of money, he took his wife and children on a holiday. They won''t be back for a while, and now there are only a few workers left to look after the place. How enviable. Ah, master, what did you just say? Nothing. The County Magistrate thought to himself that after he finished this task, he would take his wife and children somewhere else for a change of scenery. What did they say about the mine? When will the work be finished? We can''t keep using a mine collapse as an excuse to stop the miners from digging. The excuse of a mine collapse could only be used to stall for a while because, in the Cultivation World, they could get a few cultivators with higher realms to directly dig out a new mine. Taking the County Magistrate himself as an example, if he took action, he could dig through a mine within half a day. However, now he was claiming that his cultivation had encountered a hiccup and that he wouldn''t be able to take action for half a month. They''ve said they need three more days. Tell them to speed things up but to also be discreet. We absolutely can''t let outsiders know about this. This matter not only concerns us, but also the interests of the Phoenix Tribe! Yes, sir! Upon hearing this, Lu Yang and the others were stunned. From what the County Magistrate said, had he colluded with the Phoenix Tribe? With the arrival of the Great Era, the Central Continent''s tensions intensified with various other forces, both openly and secretly. This included conflicts between the Central Continent and the Demon Race. Within the Demon Race, some wanted to go to war with the Great Xia Dynasty, while some wanted to reconcile with the Great Xia Dynasty to face the crisis of the Great Era together. Hence, the Demon Race was split between the war faction and peace faction. It''s unclear whether the Dragon Clan and the Phoenix Tribe belong to which faction. Lu Yang had heard that the Demon Race had sent many spies to infiltrate the Central Continent, intending to cause internal chaos. Also, you know how they should be dealt with after completing this task, right? At this point, the County Magistrate exhibited a look of reluctance, as if he was torn between his conscience and the need to act. The two Golden Core Stage cultivators were momentarily stunned, then a murderous intent shone in their eyes. You mean these few days should be considered overtime for them, and they should be compensated with three times their usual pay? Yes. The County Magistrate turned back and was taken aback at the expressions of the two Golden Core Stage cultivators. Why are you giving me looks like that? The two Golden Core Stage cultivators responded in a somewhat resentful tone, Master, you''ve never mentioned giving us overtime pay when we work night shifts, just like tonight. Even if Golden Core Stage cultivators don''t need sleep, you can''t make us work through the day and night! Our wives are still waiting in bed! Why do others get paid extra for working overtime, while they get nothing? I''ll give you guys overtime pay. Master, what should we do about the Phoenix Blood Stone? Hmph, since we can''t do it secretly, we''ll do it openly. Tomorrow, pretend to be businessmen. Say that the Phoenix Blood Stone is very rare and offer a high price to buy it! How much? One million Spirit Stones! The County magistrate was adamant. He simply refused to believe that they wouldn''t be tempted by a quick profit of five hundred thousand Spirit Stones! The two Golden Core Stage cultivators looked hesitant. What is it, speak up. Master, that Seek Dao Sect disciple may not need this amount of Spirit Stones. Then, offer one million and five hundred thousand Spirit Stones! The County magistrate was ruthless. He simply refused to believe that two million Spirit Stones wouldn''t be enough for them to let go. It still might not be enough. Two million! That''s still not enough. The County Magistrate fumed, You tell me, just how much Spirit Stones do they need to let go! I refuse to believe that a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, no matter who they are, won''t be swayed by two million Spirit Stones! We heard that he''s the eldest son of the Meng Family. ''Meng Family'' and ''eldest son'' combined together implied immeasurable power and wealth, which no one dared to provoke. As the first influential family from the Central Continent, the Meng Family''s fame reached far and wide. Upon hearing this, the County Magistrate''s anger intensified. He showed no fear of Meng Jingzhou''s status, So what if he''s the eldest son of the Meng Family? If it comes to that, I''ll go steal it myself tomorrow night! Chapter 226 – 235 Travel Together_1 Chapter 226: Chapter 235 Travel Together_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The County Magistrate was reluctant to make a big deal out of things. If a problem can be solved using spirit stones, he would try his best to solve it with spirit stones. As the County Magistrate of Luofeng County, mining is his main source of income, and the amount of spirit stones he possesses can be described as vast. He simply did not believe that a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator from the Seek Dao Sect could rival his wealth. Now he knew: He had overestimated himself. He was no match for the eldest son of the Meng Family in terms of wealth. It would be more economical to steal by himself. Do you think 10 million spirit stones would tempt the eldest son of the Meng Family? The two Golden Core cultivators hesitated before shaking their heads. No. Fine. For this transaction, I will offer 10 million spirit stones. The County Magistrate was trying to raise his bid. On the roof, Lu Yang turned to Meng Jingzhou and asked, Would you sell it for 10 million spirit stones? Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes. I''d sell it for 500,000 spirit stones. Why would I hold onto this Yang Invigorating thing? To build up willpower? Piss off. Meanwhile, at the Mo Family Head of the Mo Family, a report came from a merchant in the mining shop below. They said that a group of people came to the shop today with a particularly unique Phoenix Blood Stone, asking if there were similar Phoenix Blood Stones. From the description, it seems very similar to the Phoenix Blood Stone that we have been searching for. Oh? Really? The Head of the Mo Family''s eyes lit up. He didn''t expect they would finally find this kind of Phoenix Blood Stone. There''s a saying that goes: businesses don''t fight with the authorities. Although the Mo Family was wealthy and powerful, they were still lacking when facing the County Magistrate. If they could obtain this Phoenix Blood Stone, it would be as if they had a hold over the County Magistrate, no longer fearing him in the future. I plan to take action tonight and steal the Phoenix Blood Stone. Tonight? Tell me, who bought the Phoenix Blood Stone? What''s their identity and cultivation level? What will you do if the person is at the Divinity Transformation Stage? The subordinate stuttered and could not answer, understanding it was a mistake to be overly eager to impress the family head. The head of the Mo Family scoffed: You cannot be careless with this matter. Tomorrow morning, find out who obtained the Phoenix Blood Stone. If there are no surprises, I will personally steal it tomorrow night! You''ll take action personally? The subordinate was taken aback. Was this matter worthy of the family head''s personal involvement? Of course. This is evidence that can be used to threaten the County Magistrate. It''s worth taking action personally. The head of the Mo Family showed a hint of an excited smile. The struggle with the County Magistrate was about to turn into an offensive. What exactly is different about this stone? Once back at Li Haoran''s home, Meng Jingzhou took out the Phoenix Blood Stone to study it closely and identified a problem. Could Senior Su see anything wrong? Su Yiren shook her head: I don''t know much about Phoenix Blood Stones. Perhaps only cultivators who specialize in refining could tell what''s different about this Phoenix Blood Stone. Everyone''s eyes turned to Li Haoran. Li Haoran twitched his mouth: I think you guys are overestimating me. It would be more suitable for my master. Fairy Eternity, can you see anything? Lu Yang asked Fairy Eternity for help. Fairy Eternity frowned: It smells like fresh blood, and I don''t like it. Fresh blood? Is it very fresh? Lu Yang had a bad feeling. Could this Phoenix Blood Stone be a clue left by a dead person? sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Speaking of it, Fairy, is there really a phoenix that has died here in Luofeng County? Fairy Eternity nodded: Yes, there is one, but it''s not roosting around here as Li Haoran said. It''s right under our feet. Fairy Eternity pointed downward: Under the entire Luofeng County, there is the body of a Unification Stage phoenix. What should we do? asked Li Haoran, who did not expect that his return home to visit his parents would attract the attention of the County Magistrate, who is personally taking action. Luofeng County is a large county, and its County Magistrate has a Divinity Transformation cultivation level. Should we just catch him? Su Yiren, as the cultivator with the highest cultivation level in the group, was the first to speak. Her idea was simple: just capture the problematic person. After some thinking, Lu Yang said, We don''t have any evidence to take action directly. When we are outside, we represent the Seek Dao Sect, so we can''t abuse their policing powers. We''ll wait for a rabbit to pass by. We''ll wait for the County Magistrate to come and steal things tomorrow evening. First, we''ll record it all in the Recording Orb. Then we''ll ask Senior Su to take action. With both thief and stolen goods, we''ll catch them red-handed! At that time, he''d have to admit it whether he wants to or not! Very well. Su Yiren agreed. Lu Yang reminded everyone: Additionally, just the few of us should know about this matter. Junior Brother Li, you wouldn''t want your parents to interfere with this matter, would you? Li Haoran nodded, a little bit of resignation in his tone, as if recalling something: Based on what I know about the two of them, it would be best if they don''t know about this. I''ll also keep it a secret from Yanyan. Su Yiren said. Li Haoran muttered: Fortunately, Senior Su is here. Otherwise, I really wouldn''t know what to do tomorrow night. Meng Jingzhou laughed: What''s there to worry about? We have Lu Yang. He''s a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who beat a Divinity Transformation cultivator. With him here, what''s there to fear from the County Magistrate? Su Yiren had intended to correct Li Haoran''s way of addressing her, but she was shocked by the information Meng Jingzhou revealed instead. Mid-stage Foundation Establishment defeating Divinity Transformation stage C what kind of unprecedented genius was this? Was imparting Golden Core experiences to him a waste of effort? Piss off! Lu Yang glared at Meng Jingzhou, knowing he was retaliating for the mocking earlier. Driven by curiosity, Su kept asking for the specifics of the battle. Understanding that the process of power-leaping was embarrassing, Lu Yang refused to tell Su Yiren, warning Meng Jingzhou and Li Haoran through his gaze that no one was allowed to tell! When daylight came, everyone behaved as if nothing had happened the night before. They ate, drank, and played as usual. Lu Yang took the time to inquire if any cultivators had disappeared or died recently, and the answer was none. With the sun''s light diminishing, and night falling, the darkness of night deepened. A figure merged with the night, stealthily sneaking into Li Haoran''s home. The County Magistrate was fully prepared, wearing a nightwalker suit, mask, and clothes that could hide his aura and footsteps. His voice changed, the fluctuation of his spiritual essence changed, even his own wife wouldn''t recognize him. Didn''t I miss anything? This was the County Magistrate''s first time doing something like this, and he felt a bit nervous. But thinking about how his action was worth 10 million spirit stones, he was no longer nervous. He opened his Spiritual Sense and found the Phoenix Blood Stone placed beside Meng Jingzhou''s bed. Meng Jingzhou was sleeping soundly, completely unaware. Meng Jingzhou was very upset as he had originally wanted to watch the drama unfold. However, it wouldn''t make sense if he didn''t sleep here, so he could only pretend to sleep while listening to Lu Yang''s live commentary. Found it! The County Magistrate was about to dive deeper when he saw another figure vault over the wall. It was the Head of the Mo Family. The Head of the Mo Family was dressed exactly like the County Magistrate, hiding himself well. No one could recognize him. Both parties were astonished. They had not expected to encounter another person doing the same thing. Was this place such a hot spot? No, I''m the County Magistrate/the Head, who is only temporarily acting as a thief. Chapter 227 – 226 The Third Dark Shadow_1 Chapter 227: Chapter 226 The Third Dark Shadow_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The head of the Mo family had already investigated the origin of the Phoenix Blood Stone buyer. It was a rather tricky situation, the buyer was a Foundation Establishment Stage disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. He estimated that this person was new to wealth. The buyer had come together with two others, who were also from the Seek Dao Sect. The Foundation Establishment Stage meant nothing to him. However, the words C the Seek Dao Sect C altered the situation entirely. The higher the cultivation level, the more secrets one came to know, and the more one would realize the terror of the Seek Dao Sect. That''s why he needed to handle this matter personally. He didn''t believe that a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator intending to steal something could be discovered by three Foundation Establishment Stage disciples from the Seek Dao Sect? However, he was not the only one planning to steal something tonight. Petty thief, how dare you try to lay your hands on something I''ve set my sights on? Leave immediately! Both the County Magistrate and the head of the Mo family simultaneously directed a targeted oppressive pressure at their competition. Any ordinary thief encountering the pressure of such a level would get so scared they would end up completely paralyzed on the spot. The County Magistrate revealed a hint of a cold smirk. He guessed that perhaps, after yesterday failed attempt, the Mo Family did not give up and sent people again tonight. What good would that do? If they encounter him, they can only blame their bad luck! Their equally powerful oppressive forces silently collided with each other, causing both men to furrow their brows. Hmm? Both of them noticed that the other''s oppressive force was extraordinary, far from ordinary! Old Shee! Old Mo! They both recognized each other''s identities, followed by a silence lasting more than ten seconds. In the entirety of Luofeng County, there were only two people at the Spirit Transformation stage, them. They were easy to recognize. Both of them considered themselves persons of status and disdained engaging in petty theft. Meeting here was quite embarrassing. They couldn''t possibly say they were out for some moon bathing. What a coincidence, you''re here too? Yes, quite the coincidence. Then came another long and awkward silence. The County Magistrate decided to seize the initiative, getting a head start. Using his Spiritual Sense for transmission, he uttered somberly, I had calculated that petty thieves would attempt a theft tonight. I was waiting for them here as patiently as a cat for a rat. As expected, I didn''t wait in vain. Old Mo, I suggest you surrender without any resistance! The County Magistrate produced an iron chain from somewhere and then threw it towards the Head of the Mo Family. Ha! You think I''m blind? Look at what you''re wearing! You dare to say you''re here hunting rodents? The head of the Mo family clearly wasn''t buying it. This bastard was dressed all in black, just like himself. Who was he trying to fool? He took out a weapon to fight. Both of them were worried about being discovered. Unspoken agreement had them avoid using their magical powers, thus making the battle as silent as possible. Both of them had struggled against each other for decades and were very familiar with each other''s tactics. After a dozen rounds of fruitless confrontation, they both stopped. This will not lead to a result. You came here for the Phoenix Blood Stone, right? Let''s rely on our own abilities to steal it. Whoever gets it owns it. The County Magistrate suggested. Good, that''s settled then. The head of the Mo family agreed readily. The County Magistrate sneered inwardly. Even if the other party obtained the Phoenix Blood Stone, he would find a way to snatch it back. It was a matter of his future prospects. Who would care about keeping promises? Funnily enough, the head of the Mo family was thinking the same thing. Meanwhile, Lu Yang was recording everything using a Recording Orb. Both had already used their Spiritual Senses to locate the Phoenix Blood Stone, and while they were preparing to head to Meng Jingzhou''s room together, another shadow entered over the wall. Another one? Not only were the County Magistrate and the head of the Mo family puzzled, but even Lu Yang, Su Yiren, and Li Haoran, who were observing from the dark, were surprised. Does your house have a lot of attraction? Lu Yang looked at Li Haoran. Li Haoran rolled his eyes, not wanting to talk. It''s not my house that''s attractive, it''s clearly the Phoenix Blood Stone that Senior Brother Meng bought. Lu Yang remembered the shadows he saw out of the corner of his eye last night while tailing two Golden Core Stage cultivators. Could it be that the shadow from last night is the same as the third shadow tonight? The third shadow is also at the Divinity Transformation Stage. Su Yiren reminded Lu Yang, making him more alert. Who was the third shadow? What was his purpose? What, tonight there isn''t just the County Magistrate but also the head of the Mo family and a third Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator? Meng Jingzhou couldn''t see the situation from his place and was itching with curiosity as he listened to their conversation. It seemed like he wanted to see what was happening outside. The third shadow wasn''t surprised to see the County Magistrate and the head of the Mo family. He nodded, Good attitude, you''re fifteen minutes earlier than our agreed-upon time. Let''s go. The County Magistrate and the head of the Mo family glanced at each other. They couldn''t see through the cultivation level of the shadow. A Divinity Transformation Stage? But where did the third Divinity Transformation Stage come from in Luofeng County? It seemed that they had been mistaken for someone else by the person. They decided to go along with it, so they followed the third shadow''s steps. Sir, I''ve heard that this house is inhabited by a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Is our action safe? The County Magistrate asked as he followed behind. The third shadow didn''t think much about it, Just a Foundation Establishment Stage disciple. What could possibly go wrong? Everything is ready now; we''re just short of a top-quality Phoenix Blood Stone. The best-quality Phoenix Blood Stone is in the hands of the Foundation Establishment disciple of Seek Dao Sect. Once we succeed, all of us will be promoted. An endeavor that is about to succeed, how could you be so diffident and indecisive at this moment? Hurry up and follow! Turns out, the third shadow''s objective was also the Phoenix Blood Stone that Meng Jingzhou had bought. What on earth is this Phoenix Blood Stone you bought? It''s like a magnet for those at the Spirit Transformation Stage. Lu Yang sighed. He told you not to show off, but now everyone knows you have a top-quality Phoenix Blood Stone. Who knows Had I known it would cause so much trouble, I would have thrown it in the trash. Meng Jingzhou also complained. The three Spirit Transformation Stage intruders converged in Meng Jingzhou''s guest room. Phoenix Blood Stone! The eyes of the County Magistrate lit up when he saw the Phoenix Blood Stone next to Meng Jingzhou. It was indeed like his speculation C it was the Phoenix Blood Stone that should absolutely not end up in the market. The Head of the Mo family noticed the County Magistrate''s reaction and knew that he had not guessed wrong. The third shadow''s eyes gleam. Although he had never seen a top-quality Phoenix Blood Stone, the quality of this stone was definitely not inferior, it should suffice for their purposes. By the way, sir, what do we need this Phoenix Blood Stone for? The County Magistrate asked casually. Perhaps because the target was right in front of his eyes, the third shadow inadvertently loosened up, replying carelessly: Of course, it''s for refining that Phoenix beneath our feet into a Corpse Puppet, and stirring up the whole of Luofeng County, reinforcing the might of our Nine Nether Sect. Now that all preparations are complete, we are just short of a top-quality Phoenix Blood Stone as the core. You''re from the Nine Nether Sect?! The head of Mo family exclaimed. Isn''t that obvious? If we''re not from the Nine Nether Sect, we could only be from the Eternity Sect wait a minute, who are you two? The third shadow realized that these two were not his subordinates. All three intruders, exposed in the house, faced each other like enemies, each ready to fight at a moment''s notice. Since you''ve been discovered, I cannot leave you alive! The third shadow attacked decisively, revealing his Divinity Transformation Stage peak cultivation level. He wanted to take this opportunity to kill the other two. Both, the County Magistrate and the head of the Mo Family, were not easy to deal with. As Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators themselves, they thought, you want to kill us instantly? We''ll see who kills who! At the same time, the space solidified, and none of the three was able to move, as if time had stopped. Modify rules, it was the Unification Stage ability. Su Yiren took action. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 228 – 227: Su Yiren Takes Action (Thanks to Book Friend Xi Tang for the Reward)”_1 Chapter 228: Chapter 227: Su Yiren Takes Action (Thanks to Book Friend Xi Tang for the Reward)_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Is there someone else?! The County Magistrate, the Head of the Mo Family, and the followers of the Nine Nether Sect were all startled. They prided themselves on controlling everything from the shadows, as if they were the ones manipulating the chess pieces. How had they now become the ones being controlled? Who was in the shadows? They tried various means. The County Magistrate attempted to mobilize the chains hidden on his back, but no matter how hard he struggled, the chains were as if nailed into the space behind him, not moving at all. The Head of the Mo Family''s arms were tattooed with eighteen types of weapons. These were actually eighteen types of weapons he had personally crafted. In the past, these weapons were invincible, but now, they all fell silent, not a single one could be mobilized. The follower of the Nine Nether Sect tried to call out the ghostly shadows hiding in his body, but the ghostly shadows were as if they encountered a terrifying thing, hiding in his body, shivering. The three of them realized that the person who took action was no ordinary person. This kind of ability to disregard reality and casually change local rules was it the Unification Stage?! Do all disciples of the Seek Dao Sect who go out have such luxury, with even a Unification Stage Great Power accompanying them? The County Magistrate and the Head of the Mo Family regretted in their hearts. All they did was steal a Phoenix Blood Stone, why did it cause so many problems, involving both the Nine Nether Sect and the Unification Stage? Seeing Su Yiren finally take action, Meng Jingzhou was frightened and quickly stood up, running away, seeking Su Yiren for protection. He was the only one in the room who could still move. Lu Yang whispered to Li Haoran, If she forces you, you seem to have no ability to resist, you should just accept her. In that case, she could only have my body, not my heart! Li Haoran replied earnestly, but he was also nervous in his heart. Su Yiren was gentle and generous, like a caring older sister. It didn''t seem so bad to yield to her. Su Yiren pushed open the door, looking at the three men she had frozen in place. Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Li Haoran followed behind Su Yiren, feeling extremely secure. I didn''t expect this County Magistrate Shi, not only are you colluding with the Phoenix Tribe, but also with the Nine Nether Sect, your sins are great and evil, I''ve recorded all these on a Recording Orb! Lu Yang started with a false accusation. Hey, hey, hey, you can''t just say things like this. The County Magistrate''s face changed. Ah right, he is indeed colluding with the Phoenix Tribe and the Nine Nether Sect, I can testify. The Head of the Mo Family didn''t hesitate to kick a man while he''s down the moment he saw an opportunity. Let me introduce myself, I''m Lu Yang, a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Meng Jingzhou, disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Li Haoran, disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Su Yiren didn''t say anything. She''s easy to talk to in front of Li Haoran, but not in front of strangers. I originally intended to see what secrets this Phoenix Blood Stone has, but I didn''t expect to hook a big fish. Lu Yang removed the face mask of the Nine Nether Sect follower. The man looked mundane. You just mentioned, you want to refine the phoenix into a Corpse Puppet. Crap about it and I might spare your life. This was no small matter, with the corpse of a Unification Stage Phoenix right under their feet. The catastrophe would be unimaginable if the Corpse Puppet phoenix even flipped its body, let alone reviving it, to Luofeng County. The County Magistrate''s face was also very ugly. If the Nine Nether Sect succeeded, his position would be threatened. The follower of the Nine Nether Sect laughed loudly, Discovered by you, and still able to spare my life? Senior Su, search his soul. As the Nine Nether Sect follower had no intention of speaking, Lu Yang directly requested Su Yiren to make a move. Su Yiren stepped forward, pressing her hand on the follower of the Nine Nether Sect''s forehead, her eyebrows furrowed, He is not human, he''s a corpse! Only to see the eyes of the Nine Nether Sect follower lose their glow, his body decayed rapidly, leaving only a pile of white bones. This was a common tactic utilized by the Nine Nether Sect, animating a corpse to act as a puppet, while the real body controlled it from the shadows. Once discovered, the connection with the corpse would be severed and the corpse would decay rapidly. There would be no clues left; very hard to capture. However, not many people present knew much about the Nine Nether Sect. Trying to escape? Su Yiren took action again, using her Unification Stage ability to envelop the entire Luofeng County in a barrier, not allowing insects to enter nor birds to leave. She was determined to find the person from the Nine Nether Sect. There was a range limit to controlling a corpse. It would be impossible for the Nine Nether Sect person to flee outside of Luofeng County. If she let a person two realms lower than her to escape, it would be too humiliating. It wouldn''t matter if she lost face, but losing face in front of Li Haoran was unacceptable! She extended her Spiritual Sense, scanning every inch of Luofeng County. Normally, an independent Unification cultivator scanning a city with their Spiritual Sense would be considered a provocation towards the Great Xia Dynasty. However, under the circumstances, no one would blame Su Yiren for doing so. Found them! Quite quickly, Su Yiren located a few suspicious cultivators with her Spiritual Sense. Unbeknownst to them, they carried a type of prohibition on their bodies that killed them the moment they were detected by Su Yiren. This is brutal, isn''t it? The County Magistrate''s face turned ashen, he said, I''ve heard that the Nine Nether Sect believes in reincarnation, and death is not to be feared for them. Hence, many of their followers are desperados, making them very dangerous. Su Yiren''s Spiritual Sense detected Array Methods hidden in the wells of several influential households. The arrays were intricately linked, forming a large, comprehensive net which was most likely designed to refine the Phoenix. Something''s not right. The dead believers of the Nine Nether Sect weren''t at the Divinity Transformation Stage. The real mastermind is yet to be found! Su Yiren quickly realized that the dead weren''t the real string-pullers. It''s under us, in the Phoenix''s corpse! Lu Yang was the first to come up with this. The old Phoenix was at the Unification stage while it was alive; the body of a Unification cultivator could block the Spiritual Sense of someone at the same stage. Su Yiren also thought of this, but she didn''t act. Senior Su, what''s wrong? Lu Yang was puzzled. Is digging not a simple task for a Unification stage cultivator? She doesn''t even have a small digging magic skill? Yeah, Senior Su, please hurry down. If the Nine Nether Sect manages to refine the Phoenix, Luofeng County will be in grave danger, Li Haoran also urged. Su Yiren thought for a moment and said, My methods might not be what you think. She took a deep breath, calming herself. At this point, she couldn''t pretend to be a delicate lady anymore. She clenched her fist, and smashed the ground, creating a man-wide hole. Then, she jumped into it, burrowing underground. Lu Yang and the other two were left wide-eyed and swallowing hard; Senior Su''s ways seemed quite different from her frail appearance. They suddenly remembered a previously overlooked question. What aspect of cultivation is she proficient in? Meng Jingzhou, looking at the large hole, seemed more familiar with this method. Isn''t this similar to what his master uses? The three exchanged glances, a ridiculous notion crossing their minds. Could Su Yiren be a Body Cultivator? Underneath, a Phoenix with bright red feathers lay in silence as if just recently dead. All at once, the array laid by the leftover priests of Nine Nether Sect activated. Green lights, akin to jade, began to glow in the Phoenix''s eyes, surrounded by the incandescent True Flame, turning the entire underground into a hollow cavity. Since you all have found me, we might as well fight till our last breath! the voice of a follower from the Nine Nether Sect came from the Phoenix, sounding hoarse and mad. The words were easier said than done, inside he was filled with regret. The plan to secretly place the Array Method, steal a Phoenix Blood Stone, resurrect the Phoenix, overturn Luofeng County, was perfect. It was simple and easy, without any flaws, and no one would''ve discovered it. Who would''ve known a Phoenix Blood Stone was closely guarded by a Unification stage cultivator. Is this Phoenix Blood Stone really that valuable? Though I couldn''t fully resurrect the Phoenix due to this sudden event, it''s still more than enough to overturn Luofeng County! The follower of the Nine Nether Sect had no time to care about all that anymore. I know you''re at the Unification stage, but what of it? Are you an Array Cultivator or a Talisman Cultivator? It doesn''t matter now. Before you can completely stop the Phoenix, I would''ve destroyed Luofeng County several times over! The Phoenix, wrapped in the True Flame, screamed in the hollow cavity below ground, its wings unfurled, carrying an incredible amount of destructive power, as if reborn from the flame. Just as the follower of the Nine Nether Sect was about to control the Phoenix and soar into the sky, he found that no matter what, the Phoenix couldn''t fly. What''s going on? He used his Spiritual Sense to survey the surroundings, only to find that Su Yiren was holding onto the Phoenix''s beak, and no matter how much the Phoenix flapped its wings, it couldn''t lift off the ground. Flight? A faint smirk appeared on Su Yiren''s delicate face. Holding the Phoenix''s beak in one hand, she slammed it down, harshly slamming it to the ground. When the Head of the Mo Family and the County Magistrate lead Lu Yang and the two others down through the opened pit, they witnessed Su Yiren throwing down the Phoenixa sight full of surreal beauty and violence. Unable to help himself, Li Haoran swallowed hard. If he were to marry her, would he even live? Chapter 229 – 228 Phoenix True Flame_1 Chapter 229: Chapter 228 Phoenix True Flame_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M At first, Li Haoran was resistant to Su Yiren. As a strong man himself, how could he depend on her for sustenance? He wanted to be independent like Senior Brother Lu. Later, he found Su Yiren to be beautiful, kind, gentle, and nurturing, inspiring a desire to be pampered by her. Now, he saw Su Yiren''s every move filled with power, even the Phoenix was beaten to the point it could hardly rise again. He realized his physical stature was far from matching that of the Phoenix. For safety reasons, he decided to keep a distance from her. This was what they call, sticking to your principles. Li Haoran''s legs trembled, extinguishing the budding idea of relying on her. He had the will but lacked the physical strength. A broken arm from a street fight was one thing, but if their relationship advanced, he shuddered to imagine the destruction his body would face. It seemed that Lu Yang understood Li Haoran''s mental state, and he patted his shoulder, Everything has its pros and cons. Not just Li Haoran, even the County Magistrate and the Head of the Mo Family felt a shudder in their hearts when they saw Su Yiren''s terrifying fighting methods. This elder, who looked fragile and vulnerable, had transformed into an entirely different person once the fight started. They had come underground to see if any help was needed. But now, they were wondering if they stepped in to help; Su Yiren might throw a punch their way too. Is this elder from Seek Dao Sect a Body Cultivator? They both thought that Su Yiren was some Elder from Seek Dao Sect. Senior Su is not our Elder from Seek Dao Sect; she is his fiancee, Meng Jingzhou introduced Li Haoran, the outstanding youth of Luofeng County, with great solemnity. The County Magistrate and the Head of the Mo Family showed respect. While the group above was engaged in lively chatter, the situation for the followers of the Nine Nether Sect below was not good. The plot to use the Phoenix''s body, destroy Luofeng County, and ignite conflict between the human race and Phoenix tribe had been in the making for several years. After consulting historical records, exploring ancient ruins, and consulting with his seniors, he finally found a way to use the body of a Phoenix. The Phoenix tribe had a good relationship with the human race. If he could use the situation to create a conflict and turn it into a war, countless casualties would feed into the cycle of Reincarnation. Just one step away! He was just one step away! How did a Unification stage cultivator just appear out of nowhere? Even if you are in the Unification stage, it won''t work! The Nine Nether Sect''s follower yelled, completely losing his mind. Controlling such a grand corpse was a test of his cultivation level and spiritual power. Normally, there would be other followers of the Nine Nether Sect to help share the pressure of controlling the corpse, but they had already been killed by Su Yiren. The Old Phoenix erupted into raging flames, causing even the space to show signs of distortion. On the outskirts, the likes of Lu Yang could feel the heat waves coming in waves. The County Magistrate had no choice but to produce a string of golden bells from his Storage Ring to protect everyone. As Su Yiren stepped on the Phoenix''s back, it plunged downwards, but the flames showed no signs of weakening. The True Flame of the Phoenix could melt everything, including the earth. This underground cavity had been burned out by its flame. If allowed to spread, the entire Luofeng County would be engulfed in a sea of flames! The Phoenix''s True Flame, the Golden Dragon''s True Flamethese were famed flames on par with the Samadhi True Fire. The Phoenix''s True Flame is still as tough to handle as ever when it''s unleashed, Fairy Eternity commented from the Spiritual Space as she watched the battle. It reminded her of the geniuses from the Phoenix Tribe she had once mentored. The dragon and phoenix geniuses naturally had access to their tribe''s unique skills. Their mastery of the flames was unparalleled and suited to cooking. Is there any way to restrain it? Lu Yan anxiously asked. If there wasn''t, he would have had no choice but to summon his Eldest Senior Sister. A Phoenix has a unique acupuncture point in the middle of its neck. It is the source of the Phoenix True Flame. If that point is struck, it can''t spit out flames anymore. Fairy Eternity didn''t miss a beat at this critical moment and provided a solution. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang quickly relayed the message to Su Yiren. She turned around in surprise to look at Lu Yang, but didn''t think much about it. She assumed that the disciples of Seek Dao Sect had a broad knowledge base and might have learned this in a class. After all, his master was the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect. Su Yiren aimed at the spot pointed out by Lu Yang and charged over. The Phoenix True Flame surged towards her as if it had gone mad. She clenched her right hand into a fist at her waist, suddenly exerting force, and struck a punch. It completely distorted the space in front of her, stopping the Phoenix True Flame from approaching her. Die! Su Yiren threw another punch, creating a sound just like muffled thunder, striking the neck of the Old Phoenix. The Phoenix True Flame seemed to lose its source and gradually faded away. What''s going on?! The followers of the Nine Nether Sect were horrified. The Phoenix True Flame was known to melt anything it met and was indestructible. How could it just disappear? The secret of the Phoenix Tribe that Fairy Eternity told Lu Yang was known by very few within the tribe, let alone the followers of the Nine Nether Sect. With the Phoenix True Flame gone, the Old Phoenix was no longer a threat. The followers of the Nine Nether Sect tried to break free with a desperate momentum, but they were immobilized by Su Yiren''s strikes. Su Yiren was also furious. After pretending to be a gentle and quiet lady for several days to leave a good impression on Li Haoran, her efforts were ruined. Damn the Nine Nether Sect! Die! Die! Die! Watching Su Yiren''s earth-shaking fists, one punch after another, Li Haoran''s eyes couldn''t help twitching. If those punches were directed at him, he figured even his soul wouldn''t be spared. In the end, Su Yiren struck a punch that was both rigid and fierce. The sound traversed the ground, audible throughout Luofeng County, which indicated the end of this battle. She tore open a crack in the dead Phoenix''s body, pulled out the follower of the Nine Nether Sect, and directly searched his mind, then frowned. In the recent battle, This follower had used spiritual sense far beyond his capacity, which caused his mind to be in a mess. In other words, this follower had gone mad. What bad luck. Su Yiren snapped the follower''s neck, sending him straight to the Nine Nether. The underground cavity left by the battle was a bit difficult to deal with, Su Yiren temporarily used the power of laws to stabilize the upper space. As for the rest, she would leave it to the Great Xia dynasty to handle. After all, she wasn''t good at such things. Thank you for your help, Senior. Without you, Luofeng County would probably have been unable to escape this disaster. The County Magistrate expressed his gratitude earnestly. Don''t rush to thank me. Let us first discuss this Phoenix Blood Stone. What is the story behind it? Senior, this Phoenix Blood Stone really isn''t anything special. I just thought it was interesting It was clear that the County Magistrate didn''t want to tell them the truth. Lu Yang took out a Recording Orb: This has evidence of the County Magistrate breaking into someone''s home and stealing their property. It also shows that he conspired with the Nine Nether Sect. Wait a minute, breaking and entering and theft I can accept, but when did I ever conspire with the Nine Nether Sect? Lu Yang played the Recording Orb. In it, followers of the Nine Nether Sect were shown climbing over a wall and the County Magistrate and the Head of the Mo Family following behind them. They all headed towards Meng Jingzhou''s guest room. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The image stopped there. Where are the parts that show us uncovering the motives of the Nine Nether Sect and preparing for the battle? The County Magistrate and the Head of the Mo Family grew anxious. With an expressionless face, Lu Yang replied, The Recording Orb is broken. It doesn''t show anything beyond that. If the County Magistrate is willing to explain the reasons, maybe I will find a way to fix the Recording Orb. Those rumors about the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect are well deserved! The County Magistrate gritted his teeth as he spoke. Chapter 230 – 229: The Origin of the Phoenix Blood Stone_1 Chapter 230: Chapter 229: The Origin of the Phoenix Blood Stone_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The County Magistrate watched Lu Yang grit his teeth in frustration but was helpless to act. He was truly reluctant to divulge this matter, but his current circumstances forced his hand. The Head of the Mo Family put on a smug expression, taking pleasure in others'' misfortune. The County Magistrate sighed deeply, Please, everyone, come with me. Everyone followed the County Magistrate to the ground level, heading directly for the mine. The mine collapse was false news for the public. The actual situation within is something else. The County Magistrate, familiar with the area, guided everyone into the narrower parts of the mine, pressed a hidden mechanism in the wall, and with a rumbling sound, a stone door opened, leading into the heart of the mine. This was an internal passage known to only a few, secretly rigged with an Array Method that evades detection by one''s Spiritual Sense. If one were to scan the area with their Spiritual Sense, they would have been tricked by this scene. The Head of the Mo Family became serious because this was exactly as his intelligence had revealed C a secret passage was indeed present. The deeper they ventured into the passage, the stronger the pungent smell of blood became, as if a massacre had occurred ahead, with corpses piled high and blood draining away. When Lu Yang emerged from the cave to an open area, the nauseating stench of blood was overwhelming. Fortunately, Lu Yang quickly adjusted to the smell and took in the scene before him. In the center of the open area was a large pit filled with blood-red water. Countless stones rose from the bloody pond, their vibrant hues identical to the quality of the Phoenix Blood Stone Meng Jingzhou had purchased. A few individuals hovered around the edge of the pit, pouring blood into the bloody pond from time to time. Whatwhat is this? The County Magistrate explained reluctantly, This is the ongoing production process of the Phoenix Blood Stones. The Phoenix Blood Stones are fake? Meng Jingzhou was shocked. Had he spent half a million on a sham? Li Haoran shook his head, No, the blood in the pit is real phoenix blood. I have seen my master use it during Refining, though the quality my master used is higher than what''s present here. Sir County Magistrate, who are these people? a red-eyed young man walked forward, his neck adorned with red feathers. He frowned at the County Magistrate, clearly dissatisfied with the fact that outsiders had been brought in. The County Magistrate sighed, I had no choice. If I hadn''t brought them here, I would bear the brunt of the consequences. The red-eyed young man was about to lose his temper. Bringing outsiders meant exposure, and how was he supposed to explain this back home to the Clan Leader? These individuals are from the Seek Dao Sect. This individual here is my grandson, the Head of the Mo family. Get lost! Seek Dao Sect? The red-eyed youth looked at Lu Yang and others in surprise, his expressions rapidly changing, as if recalling something unpleasant, his arrogant demeanor diminished significantly. What''s your relation to Yun Zhi? She''s my Eldest Senior Sister. And Gan Tian? She''s my Third Senior Sister, Lu Yang replied. His unseen Third Senior Sister was named Gan Tian, and she was currently probing into the Demon Territory. So it turns out that fellow Daoists from the Seek Dao Sect are here for an inspection. Please, allow me to guide the way. The red-eyed young man had a complete change of attitude, putting on a friendly and cordial demeanor. The County Magistrate twitched at the sight. He had never seen the red-eyed youth behave so courteously before, Allow me to introduce, this is Jiang Shan, a member of the Phoenix Tribe. Elder Jiang Shan, do you know my Eldest Senior Sister and Third Senior Sister Ah, no need for formalities. Just call me Xiao Jiang from now on. For some reason, Jiang Shan seemed exceptionally affable towards Lu Yang. As for Elder Yun Zhi and Elder Gan Tian, they have been very kind to our Phoenix Tribe. They even visited us and exchanged Cultivation experiences. I''ve also been fortunate to receive guidance from them. Of course, if it''s possible, and I stress, IF, could you kindly ask your Eldest Senior Sister and Third Senior Sister to refrain from visiting our Phoenix Tribe? The Long Clan''s territory is extensive so they could go there instead. Lu Yang, Eldest Senior Sister, Third Senior Sister, what exactly did you two do in the Phoenix Tribe? Su Yiren was also very curious. This seemed quite different from the alleged snobbish Phoenix Tribe. I came here specifically to find out the truth about the Phoenix Blood Stone. The County Magistrate explained, This matter actually began four thousand years ago. A phoenix elder breathed its last here, and its blood seeped into the mine, causing the first batch of Phoenix Blood Stone to emerge. Our ancestors stumbled upon it accidentally, and overjoyed, established a camp here, which was the beginning of Luofeng County. Around seven hundred years later, mining for Phoenix Blood Stones became increasingly difficult and less bountiful. The then County Magistrate realized that once the Phoenix Blood Stones were depleted, the economic pillar of Luofeng County would crumble, and the entire county would collapse. So, he secretly approached the Phoenix Tribe and attempted to purchase some phoenix blood to manufacture a new batch of Phoenix Blood Stones. Initially, the Phoenix Tribe refused as they were a proud, pure tribe that did not want to sell their blood. Once the County Magistrate showed a record of the income from selling Phoenix Blood Stones over the years and promised to share thirty percent of the profit with them, the Phoenix Tribe''s attitude changed drastically. Everyone turned their gaze to the only representative of the Phoenix Tribe present, Jiang Shan. Jiang Shan responded righteously, With so many members in our Phoenix Tribe, how can we not need Spirit Stones for our necessities? If we can earn some extra to supplement our family expenses through our talents, what''s wrong with that? Lu Yang found that discussing blood selling in such an elegant manner was a first for him. Lu Yang recalled Li Haoran''s words, The Phoenix Tribe is the most proud among the Demon Race, their blood is invaluable, and for humans to obtain it is akin to a Herculean task. Yes, a Herculean task indeed. The County Magistrate sneered at Jiang Shan, If you guys from the Phoenix Tribe don''t feel guilty, then why do you insist on aging the Phoenix Blood Stones? Why is it necessary to make sure no one realizes they''re fresh produces? Jiang Shan dodged his gaze and didn''t dare look the County Magistrate in the eye. While the Phoenix Tribe agreed to sell phoenix blood, they insisted that it be kept secret and not let others see it. Hence, the then County Magistrate developed a method to make newly-created Phoenix Blood Stones look ancient. Like so. The County Magistrate randomly picked up a stone from the blood pond and channeled a magic skill. The vibrant Phoenix Blood Stone in his hand became dull and lifeless, appearing as though it had weathered hundreds, if not thousands of years. Every few years, Luofeng County would receive a batch of blood from the Phoenix Tribe, soak the stones in it, and make Phoenix Blood Stones. This has continued for more than three thousand years, and it''s the secret passed from one County Magistrate to the next. Later, an accident occurred, and a Phoenix Blood Stone, not yet artificially aged, ended up on the market. After several transactions, it was eventually purchased by Meng Jingzhou, the young master of the Meng Family. If an experienced Refiner saw that stone, they would have guessed that all of Luofeng County''s Phoenix Blood Stones were freshly made, thereby uncovering the arrangement between Luofeng County and the Phoenix Tribe. If this matter were to leak, it wouldn''t be good for the reputations of both Luofeng County and the Phoenix Tribe. That''s why I''ve been wanting to recover this Phoenix Blood Stone. As for Mo, his intention was the same as mine. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, with things as they are, you''ve all figured out the truth, so recovering it no longer holds meaning. Chapter 231 – 230: The Legend of the Phoenix Reborn_1 Chapter 231: Chapter 230: The Legend of the Phoenix Reborn_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M If they say that the Phoenix Blood Stone is a counterfeit, that wouldn''t be the case, considering the crime scene is right here, with bona fide stones soaking in phoenix blood. Revealing this fact wouldn''t cause any major issue; the only downside would be that it could tarnish the Phoenix Tribe''s proud image and have a negative impact on public perception. Everyone here is well aware of Seek Dao Sect''s practices. Although their conduct isn''t exactly upright, they are not ones to blabber about something they are aware of. Therefore, the truth about the Phoenix Blood Stone would, at most, only circulate within the Seek Dao Sect. All eyes turned back to Jiang Shan, who had no objections to Seek Dao Sect becoming privy to the matter. The reputation of Seek Dao Sect is well-known to all. They suppress demons and perform righteous acts, always keeping their promises. I believe none here will divulge this matter. After all, it wasn''t the first time that the Phoenix Tribe had lost face within the Seek Dao Sect. Compared to that time, selling their blood was hardly something to be ashamed of. Lu Yang and the other two nodded in agreement, considering the incident wasn''t exactly a major issue. Li Haoran, intrigued, pointed to the officer who was crafting Phoenix Blood Stones in the distance and asked, How does the County Magistrate ensure their secrecy? Does he bribe them with wages? There were several officers working here, over ten in total. If any one of them leaked the secret, the truth about the Phoenix Blood Stone would be out. Who knows if someone with loose lips might inadvertently blab about it? The County Magistrate shook his head: They certainly will not expose the secret. Why is that? You should be aware that wearing Phoenix Blood Stones over a long time strengthens one''s vitality. Ultimately, the merit lies in the phoenix blood. If simply wearing the Phoenix Blood Stone can have such an effect, can you guess what the effect would be for those who work in an environment filled with blood fog? If anyone dares to leak the secret, next time we won''t let any of them work here. Very well. By the way, I heard that phoenixes can be reborn from the ashes. Is this true? Lu Yang inquired, recalling the old phoenix they had encountered not long ago, bathing in True Fire, seeming almost like it was going to resurrect, which incidentally reminded him of the ancient legend. Jiang Shan nodded solemnly, his expression filled with reverence: Yes, but this incident is almost considered a legend even within the Phoenix Tribe. It is said that during the ancient times, there was an elder in the Phoenix Tribe who had cultivated to a realm that brought him at the threshold of becoming an Immortal. Every gesture and act of his held supreme authority, able to shift the heavens and earth with a single thought. Even in the long history of the Phoenix Tribe, he was the most powerful, hardly any enemy found in the Demon Race''s records could match him. This elder had a tremendous battle with the Dragon Tribe''s elder. The battle was so fierce that the stars in the sky turned to dust, and the sun was extinguished, leaving the universe in utter silence. No one knows the outcome of that battle. One of our phoenix elders, a Great Power who was in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, watched from a distance and saw part of the battle. He saw our tribe''s elder lying silently in the cosmos, devoid of life''s breath, his soul in deep slumber, he was completely dead. It was as if her body was a small boat bobbing up and down with the waves. Yet the Dragon Tribe''s elder didn''t appear to consider the battle concluded. Instead, she stood guard nearby. Suddenly, Immortal Fire blazed from our elder''s body. She basked in the Immortal Fire, spreading her wings, and let out a roar that resounded through the universe. The Immortal Fire shone brilliantly, even brighter than the sun, and she let out a series of phoenix cries that echoed throughout the universe. Not just our Phoenix Tribe, many others in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were watching this extraordinary battle from a distance. If you ever get the chance to browse the records of other Demon Races, you would find related accounts. From then on, the saying that ''A Phoenix can be reborn from the ashes'' began, but that was something only our elder could do. People in the tribe speculated that perhaps only by cultivating to the elder''s realm could one defy death and resurrect. Hence, as far as the ordinary Phoenix Tribe members are concerned, the saying is almost indistinguishable from a legend. Jiang Shan''s humility aside, he was a pure-blooded phoenix, a rare entity even among the Phoenix Tribe, with noble lineage and high status. Without such standing, he would not have earned the guidance of Third Senior Sister Gan Tian, nor would he have been entrusted with supervising the creation of Phoenix Blood Stones in Luofeng County. So it''s true that a phoenix can be reborn from the ashes, I thought it was just baseless myth, Su Yiren shared, enlightened. She usually kept herself away from social interactions, let alone conversations with members of the Phoenix Tribe. The others nodded in agreement, expressing how eye-opening the revelation was: That venerable Phoenix Tribe elder must have reached the realm of creation mastery, far beyond the capabilities of your average Transcendence Tribulation Stage individual. May I ask where this Phoenix Tribe elder is currently? Lu Yang was more concerned about this question. There was a possibility that he could determine the whereabouts of Qilin Immortal through the Phoenix Tribe elder. Jiang Shan shook his head: The Elder has been missing for a long time. Even the eldest members of our tribe don''t know her whereabouts. Fairy, do you know about the phoenix rebirth from its ashes? Lu Yang suddenly remembered that he had the Fairy Eternity as his trump card inside his Spiritual Space. Fairy Eternity was sleeping; Lu Yang woke her up. Fairy Eternity rubbed her eyes, yawning continuously, barely able to keep her eyes open, muttered confusedly: What were you asking about? Fairy, do you know about phoenixes being reborn from ashes? Lu Yang asked again. Fairy Eternity had just woken up and her memory was somewhat muddled. She tilted her head, pondered for a long while before finally saying, Yes, there is such a thing. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As expected of the foremost among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, her experience was vast. The old saying goes, ''In each family, an elder is a treasure'', it held true in this moment. Fairy Eternity yawned again before speaking: I remember when the Dragon Tribe and Phoenix Tribe geniuses had a fight over a man, and I happened to be watching. Oh dear, they were really going at it, setting papers on fire, pulling each other''s hair, drawing circles, and using curses, they had many tricks up their sleeves. Wait, what do you mean by setting paper on fire, pulling hair, drawing circles and cursing? Lu Yang thought these actions didn''t seem like two Transcendence Tribulation Stage Great Powers fighting. Oh, they were attacking each other with true flames of their respective races, burning Semi-Immortal Talismans, using the other''s hair as a medium, setting up Array Methods to curse each other. Fairy Eternity lightly explained. Please continue. In any case, they both fought quite fiercely. As the fight escalated, so did the fierceness of their attacks. I thought the Dragon Tribe genius had the upper hand. They had fought several times before, with the Dragon Tribe genius winning 60% of the time. So her victory in this round was expected. Just when I thought it was about to have a clear outcome, the Phoenix Tribe genius demonstrated the unique art she had learned from me C the Playing Dead Technique. She laid on the ground pretending to be dead, her life force subsiding, indistinguishable from a real corpse. The Dragon Tribe genius found herself in a dilemma, facing this situation for the first time. If she claimed victory, it wouldn''t feel rewarding. If she admitted defeat, it would''ve been absurd. However, she couldn''t hit an apparently dead person as it would tarnish her reputation. At that moment, she had a brainwave and came up with a solution C burning down the Phoenix Tribe genius. The Phoenix Tribe genius was in excruciating pain from the burning and let out a loud cry. She popped right up, screaming so adamantly that the entire universe could hear it. Somehow along the way, this incident was mistaken as the Phoenix bathing in fire and being reborn. I''m uncertain who spread the rumor around, seriously no sense of morality. Fairy Eternity shook her head, somewhat dissatisfied with the Phoenix Tribe genius: She hasn''t quite gotten hang of the Playing Dead Technique. If it were me, I would have continued playing dead. Luckily no one knew that I was the one who taught the Playing Dead Technique. She was so poor at it that I''m too embarrassed to admit that I taught her. What a disgrace. Lu Yang: You''re the disgraceful one, aren''t you, Fairy? Chapter 232 – 231: Li Haorans Past Life_1 Chapter 232: Chapter 231: Li Haoran''s Past Life_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Out of respects for the elders of the Phoenix Tribe, as well as the world''s beautiful fantasies of phoenixes, Lu Yang felt that there was no need to disclose the ancient secrets he had just learned. Lu Yang felt that he had undertaken too many matters. After all, he was just at the Foundation Establishment Stage. By rights, a Foundation Establishment cultivator who knows many ancient secrets should be able to use them to glean various opportunities. For example, if a certain ancient race lost its inheritance, Lu Yang could casually reveal the location of it, allowing the ancient race to reclaim their heritage, and in return, they would be deeply thankful to him, even offering their holy maiden as his wife. Or he could enter an ancient secret realm where others risked their lives to overcome challenges, but he, knowing the underlying principles, could casually acquire the final reward, leaving all geniuses dumbfounded. Otherwise, he could attend an auction where a piece of treasure that everyone overlooked and was about to go unsold, only he knew that it was a precious treasure from the ancient times, and he could buy it at a low price. However, Lu Yang didn''t stumble upon any of such opportunities. Lu Yang felt that knowing loads of ancient secrets held no value to him, as none of them could be utilized. Lu Yang pondered over this, wondering where the problem lay. With the Phoenix Blood Stone matter coming to an end after a night of hassle, the most significant achievement had been inadvertently crushing the schemes of the Nine Nether Sect, and also Li Haoran had learned that Su Yiren was a Body Cultivator. When Li Haoran''s parents woke up, they stared at the bottomless pit in the courtyard and fell into deep thought. Everything was fine before they went to sleep. They were amazed at how a large pit appeared after they woke up. Su Yiren, worried that the commotion at night would wake up Li Haoran''s parents and Qin Yanyan, cast an Array Method that isolated the outside noise. The encounter between Su Yiren and the Old Phoenix last night was not a quiet affair. Only Li Haoran''s family hadn''t heard it, but everyone else in Luofeng County did. The County Magistrate had to publicly declare that he was conducting underground work at night and apologizes for the inconvenience due to the uncontrolled force. He certainly couldn''t say that as the County Magistrate, he was incompetent and his position had been taken advantage of by the Nine Nether Sect. If it weren''t for Su Yiren''s presence, everyone would have been doomed. If he admitted to that, he would have to resign from the position of the County Magistrate. Lu Yang briefly explained the situation of the previous night to his parents, omitting the Phoenix Blood Stone, County Magistrate, Sect Leader Mo, Nine Nether Sect, and Old Phoenix. In a nutshell, nothing happened the previous night. Qin Yanyan glared at Lu Yang who was making up stories. The reason her mother intervened which caused such a large hole to form, certainly meant that something significant had occurred the previous night. However, she didn''t ask further in front of Li Haoran''s parents and let Lu Yang make up stories. Li Haoran''s parents nodded, seeming not fully understanding. With Lu Yang''s assurance that he would fill the pit, they stopped asking about it. A view into the pitch-black hole would reveal the Old Phoenix lying at the bottom. According to Jiang Shan, the deceased old phoenix chose this place to be buried. As for the underlying story, he didn''t know about it. Senior Su, I feel Call me Yiren. Su Yiren finally took the opportunity to correct Li Haoran''s form of address. She maintained a gentle tone that could make any hero fall for it. It was hard for anyone to associate her with the Body Cultivator from the night before. Although Su Yiren was a Body Cultivator, she was nothing like the Third Elder whose muscular body exuded explosive power. Her body was well proportioned, meeting the public''s aesthetic standards, and she was more like a fitness enthusiast from Lu Yang''s previous life. Yi, Yi, Yiren Li Haoran stuttered. Yes. Su Yiren chuckled. I think we might not Just before the words incompatible was uttered, Su Yiren gently placed her forefinger on Li Haoran''s lips. Haoran, I understand it can be hard for you to accept this truth. We are both cultivators with long life spans. Let''s first try to accept each other and slowly adapt. If we truly are incompatible, you can propose to break up then. Okay? Li Haoran couldn''t muster the courage to refuse and subtly nodded. Su Yiren smirked and let go of her hand. On the side, Qin Yanyan was stomping her foot in frustration. Although Su Yiren''s finger lightly pressed on Li Haoran''s lips, only he knew how powerful that finger was, to the point that he couldn''t open his mouth. However, even if Su Yiren hadn''t pressed his lips, he still would have wanted to give it a try with her. Having achieved her goal for this visit, Su Yiren didn''t hang around. She worried that her over-enthusiasm might make Li Haoran uncomfortable. It would be better to keep some distance and give each other some space. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After spending a day with Qin Yanyan, Su Yiren left after dinner. Before she left, she secretly set up various array methods that benefitted Li Haoran''s parents and waved goodbye to Li Haoran, saying, I''ll visit you when I have time. Another day passed, and Li Haoran performed his cultivation practices as usual for his parents, which included practicing punches and meditation. But while he was cultivating, he noticed that something was wrong. The spiritual essence within his body was overflowing, his fingers and toes involuntarily stretched and curled up. This was a manifestation of an overflow of spiritual energy. Is it time to level up? That''s right, considering the time, it would be appropriate to advance now. Li Haoran had encountered a similar situation before, during the Qi Refinement stage. Currently, he was in the early stage of the Foundation Establishment stage. Due to soaking in lava for an extended period, his Foundation Establishment was over a month later than the others, including Lu Yang. Among the top five of his generation, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had just entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment, Tao Yaoye and Man Gu had been in the mid-stage for a while, and Li Haoran was the slowest to progress. Now he was finally catching up to their pace. Li Haoran sent a message asking Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to become his protectors during this cultivation period. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had woken up early, but were lazing around in bed. On hearing that their good brother was leveling up, they quickly got up and rushed to the courtyard to guard him. Li Haoran sat cross-legged, took a deep breath, and a small whirlwind formed above his head, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy. There was a crackling sound inside his body as if he was refining his body through refining, making his blood vessels, meridians, acupoints, and organs more rigid. His body became bright red, like a piece of hot iron. His sweat evaporated with a sizzling sound as it came into contact with his skin. Fortunately, this change didn''t last long. He suppressed a hum, his power surged, and he successfully ascended to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment after completing a large Zhou Tian cycle. Upon entering the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, a surge of memories he had never experienced before appeared in his mind, feeling incredibly familiar, as if he had experienced it personally. Hmm? He slowly opened his eyes, looking puzzled. What''s wrong? Lu Yang asked, concerned. He thought that there might be a hiccup in his cultivation. My previous life seems to have been the master of the Nine Nether Sect. Li Haoran''s tone was full of uncertainty. What? Chapter 233 – 232: Elder Brother Dai, We Have Captured the Master of the Nine Nether Sect_1 Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Elder Brother Dai, We Have Captured the Master of the Nine Nether Sect_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Are you sure you were the master of the Nine Nether Sect in your previous life? Lu Yang looked up and down at Li Haoran, unable to associate him with the master of the Nine Nether Sect. Li Haoran hesitated: There is a high probability, didn''t Yiren say it? As I elevate my realm, I will regain some fragmented memories and remember things from my past life. After I just broke through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, an image flashed in my mind. In the image, there was a man dressed in black, likely a subordinate of mine. It was pitch dark around him, making the surroundings unclear. My subordinate was holding a few pieces of paper and said, ''Master, this is the annual income and expenditure of our sect in Spirit Stones, please review it.'' After I took it over, the first line of the paper was ''Nine Nether Sect''s income and expenditure of Spirit Stones.'' Before I could look at the rest, the image disappeared. Being called ''Master'' and shown the accounts of the Nine Nether Sect, it''s obviously an easy deduction of my past life''s identity. The Nine Nether Sect, one of the Four Great Devil Sects. Just as no one knows the name of the master of the Eternity Sect, no one knows the name of the master of the Nine Nether Sect. Now Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou know, it is Qin Haoran. Lu Yang pondered, based on this, Li Haoran really could be the reincarnation of the master of the Nine Nether Sect. He looked at Meng Jingzhou, who was also deep in thought: What do you think? Meng Jingzhou looked up, frowning: The Nine Nether Sect seems a bit poor, they don''t even light a lamp. Lu Yang did not focus on Meng Jingzhou''s odd focus point and analyzed: If Junior Brother Li was the master of the Nine Nether Sect in his previous life, then some of the things that Senior Su mentioned would match. For example, why no one knows about Qin Haoran, who is a late Unification cultivator, he could either be a hermit cultivator like Senior Su, or perhaps he has a special identity that cannot be revealed. Another example is why Qin Haoran was chased at the beginning, there are generally two situations, one is obtaining an extremely precious magic artifact and the murderer wants to kill and take the property. The other is that Qin Haoran has a high position and the murderer wants to seize power. The first type is unlikely to happen in the Central Continent, in that situation Qin Haoran''s response should have been to seek help from the Great Xia Dynasty. As such, the following situation of Qin Haoran rushing into Senior Su''s cultivation land would not have happened. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So the second type is very likely, at that time there was a rebellion within the Nine Nether Sect, someone wanted to seize power and Qin Haoran was seriously injured because he could not resist. Qin Haoran never told Senior Su about his identity, saying that the work he does is very dangerous and Senior Su can ensure safety only if he is unaware. The master of the Four Great Devil Sects certainly couldn''t tell Senior Su. If Senior Su knew Qin Haoran''s identity and the Nine Nether Sect''s affairs were exposed, Senior Su would also be severely punished. Qin Haoran also said that he had a special identity. If he doesn''t break through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he would have to remain hidden his entire life. If the master of the devil sects becomes a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, he can do many things he didn''t dare do before. In fact, Lu Yang had guesses about Qin Haoran''s identity for a long time, but without evidence, he couldn''t tell Su Yiren that her husband was part of a devil sect and was not a good thing. Lu Yang looked at Li Haoran and smiled: Junior Brother Li, do you believe now that you are the reincarnation of Qin Haoran? Actually, Lu Yang also suspected that Su Yiren might have fabricated a piece of memory and implanted it into Li Haoran''s mind. The possibility is small, but it is there. However, after confirmation by Fairy Eternity, it was confirmed that this was Li Haoran''s own memory and no one tampered with it. Li Haoran had a downcast look, with this happening, whether he believes it or not, he had to believe it. Suddenly, he remembered another problem and broke out in a cold sweat: The Great Xia Dynasty doesn''t have a legal system that pursues the past life''s responsibilities, right? Lu Yang quickly went through the books he had read in his mind and confidently said: No, the law of the Great Xia Dynasty is based on the principle that once a person dies, their debts are written off. You have reincarnated, the Great Xia Dynasty cannot control you. Li Haoran breathed a sigh of relief. You three got up so early? Li Haoran''s mother saw the three of them cultivating in the yard and smiled. Aunt, Haoran just broke through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. Lu Yang replied with a smile. Both of Li Haoran''s parents were at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Previously, Li Haoran had surpassed his parents in combat power, now he had also surpassed them in the realm, which made Li Haoran''s mother very happy. Li Haoran could not tell his parents about his past life''s identity, as this would only cause unnecessary worry. Oh, we should celebrate, didn''t I say that mixing with Little Lu and Little Meng would help you progress. Li Haoran: Yes, yes, yes. During the celebratory meal, Li Haoran informed his parents that he would be returning to the sect, which surprised them. Li Haoran''s previous life as the master of the Nine Nether Sect was too big of a deal that three of them alone couldn''t handle, they had to report back to the sect as soon as possible. You''ve only been here for a few days and you''re leaving already. Have Little Lu and Little Meng had enough fun? Lu Yang put down his chopsticks, his lips hinting at an irresistible smile: Junior Brother Li had a breakthrough, so he needs the senior cultivators of the sect to assist in consolidating his cultivation level. We need to go back as soon as possible. This was a lie, the Seek Dao Sect always advocated solitary cultivation and does not need senior cultivators to assist in consolidating cultivation level, but Lu Yang''s tone was sincere and easily believed. Upon hearing this, Li Haoran''s parents did not persuade the three of them to stay a few more days. Still pulled by the old horse, the three of them returned to the Seek Dao Sect. Meng Jingzhou urged the old horse to return to the sect as soon as possible. The old horse nodded slowly, as casual as before, but each step could span hundreds to thousands of miles. Junior Brother Li, your identity as the master of the Nine Nether Sect is very can be exploited. When we return to the sect, with proper management, we could make a fortune. After all it''s done, we could split it thirty-seventy, how about it? There''s such a good thing? Of course, but it might be a bit inconvenient for you, Junior Brother. In no time, the three of them returned to the Seek Dao Sect and entered the Task Hall. Is Elder Brother Dai inside? Lu Yang asked the brother on duty. The brother on duty looked up and saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou brimming with smiles, and the burlap bag Meng Jingzhou had slung over his shoulder. Elder Brother Dai is inside. He has instructed that if you two have anything to look for him, just go straight in. You don''t need to report. But, what''s in this bag Spoils of war. Oh, then go in. The brother on duty didn''t think too much. It certainly wouldn''t be anything dangerous. The two of them carried the bag to Dai Bufan''s room. Dai Bufan was still perusing the archives, in search of clues for tasks. Why are you two here? What can I do for you? Meng Jingzhou preemptively stated, Great news, Elder Brother Dai. After our relentless efforts, we finally caught the master of the Nine Nether Sect. Just not sure how much contribution points this achievement can earn. The master of the Nine Nether Sect? Dai Bufan suspiciously looked into Meng Jingzhou''s eyes. Meng Jingzhou was not lying and in good conscience, met Dai Bufan''s eyes. Dai Bufan then looked at Lu Yang, who likewise met Dai Bufan''s gaze without guilt. Dai Bufan''s doubt deepened, he didn''t understand what sort of game these two were playing, and was inwardly puzzled. Where is the master of the Nine Nether Sect? Meng Jingzhou opened the mouth of the burlap bag revealing Li Haoran who was gagged and tied up, he pointed at him and stated proudly: This is the one! Dai Bufan: Do you two think I''m an idiot? Chapter 234 – 233: So Thats How It Is_1 Chapter 234: Chapter 233: So That''s How It Is_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Meng Jingzhou, seeing Elder Brother Dai not believe them, began to recount the story with great detail. We went out a few days ago and saw a plume of black smoke rising from a mountain stream. Thinking there must be a demon causing chaos in the world, we directly charged towards it. The villain proclaimed himself the Master of the Nine Nether Sect, possessing great powers. Fortunately, we were no ordinary people and had some skills. Through a fierce and deadly fight, we finally captured the villain. Only when we unmasked him did we discover that the villain was none other than Li Haoran! The Master of the Nine Nether Sect, such a mysterious person, was captured by the two of us. We don''t want much, just three Acting Sect Master exchange vouchers each will do. Are you sure you know what you are saying? As the oldest apprentice in the sect, Dai Bufan had been alive for nearly a thousand years. He had never felt his intelligence being insulted more than today. Lu Yang shrugged, untying Li Haoran while saying, See, I told you Elder Brother Dai wouldn''t believe us. A promise to give Li Haoran 30% of the points was naturally out of the question now. Why wouldn''t I believe? We really did capture the Master of the Nine Nether Sect, said Meng Jingzhou, believing every word he said was true. Alright, what exactly happened? Dai Bufan knew that although the two were quite amusing, they wouldn''t joke about something like this. there must be a reason. Of course, if these two dared to say they were just here to swindle points, he would have them tied up and left at the door of the Task Hall. Ahem, so the story goes like this. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Initially, Junior Brother Li was feeling a bit nervous about meeting his fiance, so he asked us for help. We found out that his fiance is kind-hearted, more advanced in her cultivation than Li Haoran, perfect in all respects, and her only issue was her age. Dai Bufan was leisurely sipping his tea with his legs crossed, casually inquiring, An older age isn''t a problem. Who is she, and how much older is she? One year or two years? Two thousand years. Pff- Dai Bufan spat out a mouthful of tea. He thought he was hallucinating. He coughed violently, took a long time to recover, and finally managed to say, How much? Two thousand years? Wasn''t that the same age as the Sect Leader''s master? Dai Bufan gave Li Haoran a few more glances, but still couldn''t see anything special about him. Li Junior Brother''s fiance is named Su Yiren, a Unification Stage Cultivator. Oh, Su Yiren. Heard she''s a beauty, must be the one cultivating on Tianzhu Mountain. Dai Bufan, who managed all the information of the Seek Dao Sect and had eyes and ears all over the Central Continent, was aware of the Unification Stage Cultivator that others didn''t know. Su Senior''s husband was named Qin Haoran, also a Unification Stage Cultivator. Qin Haoran lost his life while trying to break through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Due to the specificity of his cultivation practice, he reincarnated. Qin Haoran? Dai Bufan went through his memory of Unification Stage Cultivators, but couldn''t recall anyone with that name. Qin Haoran reincarnated as Junior Brother Li, and to continue their love, Su Senior became Junior Brother Li''s fiance. Later, in Luofeng County, we accidentally discovered the trace of the Nine Nether Sect devotees. Su Senior acted, destroyed their plot, and led us to witness the process of making Phoenix Blood Stone. You saw the Phoenix Blood Stone made with the blood of a Phoenix in Luofeng County? Dai Bufan was not surprised. Elder Brother Dai, did you know about this? Lu Yang was taken aback. Dai Bufan rolled his eyes, It''s not hard to guess. Which family''s Unification Stage mining vein could be mined for four thousand years? What do you think, are Phoenixes all blood without flesh? It''s just that Phoenix blood isn''t easy to find. I worry that pointing out this fact would anger the Phoenix Tribe who would then refuse to sell their blood. Lu Yang: Alright. Then Junior Brother Li made a breakthrough and regained fragments of his past life''s memory, realizing he was the Master of the Nine Nether Sect in his past life. After Lu Yang finished speaking, Dai Bufan remained silent, his index finger rhythmically tapping on the table: Reincarnation, past life, Nine Nether Sect The Nine Nether Sect believes there is a place in the world called Nine Nether for reincarnation, and Li Haoran happens to be the reincarnated Master of the Nine Nether Sect Elder Brother Dai, is reincarnation really possible? Elder Brother Dai shook his head: I don''t know. However, there are many rumors. For example, in the north there is a divine child who glows with golden light, who was born with knowledge, and has the ability to fly and escape. He is believed by the local people to be the reincarnation of an immortal. What''s the truth? There was an idiot who didn''t cultivate properly and had a Nascent Soul escape. Meng Jingzhou: And then there''s a young genius in a small sect, exceptionally talented. One day, a Great Power visits the sect and, upon seeing the genius, is taken aback. The genius resembles an old friend of the Great Power in both talent and appearance. What happened later? Later, the Great Power discovered that his old friend was faking his death, becoming young again just for the sake of showing off before the smaller sect. Li Haoran: Generally speaking, these reincarnation rumours cannot be trusted, they are either completely without basis, or are used to create hype and spread false information, along with various other strange reasons. Judging from the information I currently have, not a single case involves a true reincarnation. The Master of the Nine Nether Sect is related to many things, and I know very little about reincarnation. It''s best to leave this matter to Eldest Senior Sister to decide. Then we''d better find Eldest Senior Sister Before Lu Yang could finish, a cold voice rang out. No need, I''m already here. The tone was cold, like ice that had existed for thousands of years. Space distorted, and a beautiful figure walked out from an unknown space, appearing before them. It was Yun Zhi. Word had already been sent to Yun Zhi during their conversation. I never thought Junior Brother Li would be the reincarnation of a Great Power. Reincarnations do not exist, they are nonsense. If Junior Brother Li really is the reincarnated Master of the Nine Nether Sect, it can only be due to the Dao Fruit. Yun Zhi recalled speculation about the purpose of the Four Great Devil Sects: Could it be that the Nine Nether Sect had formed a rudimentary Dao Fruit of reincarnation a long time ago? Open your heart and think of nothing. Li Haoran hurriedly purified his mind, keeping it immaculate, thinking of nothing. Yun Zhi''s eyes seemed to contain the countless stars of the sky, utterly beautiful and captivating, encompassing all the mysteries of the world, entrancing everyone who looked into them. These eyes resembled the legendary eyes that could see through everything, like the Heavenly Eye Technique, one of the six divine abilities of Buddhism. Only Dai Bufan knew that this was a unique method created by Eldest Senior Sister, known only to her in the world. Li Haoran only felt that all his secrets had been seen through by Eldest Senior Sister, from his growth experiences, his cultivation process, his mental journeyeverything was laid bare before her eyes. Yun Zhi withdrew her gaze, closed her eyes and opened them again, and her eyes returned to normal. Li Haoran breathed a sigh of relief as Eldest Senior Sister''s pressure was too strong. I see. She showed an unquestionable confidence, as if she had insight into certain matters. Lu Yang promptly asked, Eldest Senior Sister, what did you find out? Yun Zhi''s tone was flat and cold, saying: There are indeed things that I can''t figure out. Lu Yang: Eldest Senior Sister, is there something wrong with you? Chapter 235 – 224 Differences Between Li Haoran and Lu Yang_1 Chapter 235: Chapter 224 Differences Between Li Haoran and Lu Yang_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M When Yun Zhi said that she couldn''t figure it out either, Fairy Eternity breathed a sigh of relief. Hehe, I told you this stuff crosses disciplines and no one can understand. This indicated that her inability to understand Li Haoran''s condition was not due to her lacking perceptiveness, but because the reality was just as such. I observed that Junior Brother Li''s physical state mirrors that of an ordinary person with no traces of the Dao Fruit present. So, my body doesn''t have a problem? Yun Zhi shook her head slightly, No, this implies that there IS an issue with your body. Your body is no different from that of an ordinary person. Where did these fragments of memory come from? The matter of Dao Fruit involves the laws of the world, and even I can''t fully understand or elucidate everything. As for Junior Brother Li''s case, we need to think and plan for the long term. If Junior Brother Li later obtains more memory fragments, make sure to inform the sect. The more we know, the easier it will be to analyze exactly what happened to you. Plus, this could also serve as an opportunity to learn more about the Nine Nether Sect. Li Haoran nodded. If he were to receive more memory fragments, he would certainly inform the sect. He would worry otherwise. For a small Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage who suddenly discovered that he was the Master of one of the Four Great Devil Sects, it was bound to be alarming, regardless of who it was. He needed to find a powerful backup. Luckily, the Seek Dao Sect he belonged to was the most formidable support in the world. I have another question. Feel free to ask. You have been mentioning Dao Fruit continuously since just now. What exactly is Dao Fruit? Only then did Dai Bufan remember that Li Haoran had no clue about what the Dao Fruit was. Sure enough, the Dao Fruit is the cornerstone of Immortality. How could a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage possibly qualify to know about it? Why then, did he instinctively think that normal cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage should know about the Dao Fruit? Dai Bufan looked at the other two in the Foundation Establishment Stage among the four Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Why did the two of you know about Dao Fruit? Even amongst the secrets of the Dao Fruit, which was at the highest level, ordinary cultivators in the Unification Stage knew very little. Only cultivators in the late stage or peak of the Unification Stage had the qualifications to understand the Dao Fruit. For instance, Su Yiren only had a general understanding of the concept of the Dao Fruit. Even she had less knowledge about it than Lu Yang. Dai Bufan was an exception. Although he was just in the early stage of the Unification Stage, he was managing the Task Hall, held numerous intelligence sources, and knew much about the Dao Fruit. Furthermore, his combat power should not be seen as simply being at the initial stage of Unification. Theoretically, Li Haoran was not qualified to know about the Dao Fruit. However, considering that there might be a rudimentary Dao Fruit hidden in him, it was unacceptable to not inform him about this matter. Hence, Eldest Senior Sister briefly informed Li Haoran about some knowledge related to the Dao Fruit, and it was then that he realized its significance. His current situation was not merely related to the Nine Nether Sect, but even more crucially, he was tied to a potential path to immortality. If this news were to get out, who knows how many people would be tempted. Li Haoran at this moment was like the Monk''s meat in his previous life. Regardless of whether he could obtain the Reincarnation Dao Fruit, they would first kidnap Li Haoran. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could there also be an immortal behind the Reincarnation Dao Fruit rudiment, just like the Eternity Dao Fruit? Returning to Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang was somewhat worried about Li Haoran''s predicament. If an immortal was to take action and snatch Li Haoran, it would be easy to remove the Reincarnation Dao Fruit or The Reincarnation Dao Fruit rudiment, and Li Haoran wouldn''t have the slightest power to resist. That''s why I suggested to Junior Brother Li earlier that unless it''s necessary, he shouldn''t leave the Seek Dao Sect. Inside the sect, he is safe. She spoke in a calm tone, but it revealed absolute confidence. Yun Zhi did not have the same demands for Lu Yang. Every time Lu Yang left the sect, she not only didn''t stop him but also encouraged him. She wanted him to go out and see the world instead of staying cooped up in the Seek Dao Sect. In fact, Lu Yang was in a more dangerous situation than Li Haoran. Li Haoran merely showed signs of having a Dao Fruit rudiment, while Lu Yang was confirmed to have one who was being hunted down by an immortal in his body, and he had the Eternity Dao Fruit that the Four Immortals of the Ancients coveted. However, if Lu Yang met with danger, he could implement the ultimate form of the Imitation Fist and summon Eldest Senior Sister. If Li Haoran was the Monk, then Lu Yang was the Monk who could summon the Buddha himself. The safety quotient of the two was not on the same level at all. Eldest Senior Sister mentioned earlier that the appearance of Dao Fruit represents the emergence of a new law in this world. After the Ancients did any Dao Fruit appear that affects the entire world? Eldest Senior Sister quietly looked at Lu Yang, her eyes as calm as still water, making Lu Yang feel uneasy. It took him several seconds, or even minutes, perhaps even a lifetime, before he heard the Eldest Senior Sister slowly say. Senior, please step out for a while. What''s the matter? Fairy Eternity was confused. Junior Brother Li is only in the Foundation Establishment Stage. Knowing too many secrets, that only those with great power are qualified to know, might lead to him developing ambitious but unrealistic expectations, which isn''t conducive to his future cultivation. When discussing these matters with Junior Brother Li, please consider his cultivation Realm. Oh, alright then. Fairy Eternity actually wanted to say that she had considered Lu Yang''s Realm when she was telling them about the Dao Fruit, but she dared not contradict Yun Zhi in person. Just wait until I recover my power one day! I''ll suppress this rascal! After the Ancients, indeed there was a Dao Fruit that impacted the entire world, and it''s something you are quite familiar with. The Eldest Senior Sister believed it wouldn''t hurt to let Lu Yang know this. I am familiar with it? Lu Yang was slightly shocked. Besides the changes in the stars and the continents, what was different now compared to the time of the Ancients? Not just Lu Yang, even Fairy Eternity failed to think about how the current era was different from the time of the Ancients. It''s the Great Xia Dynasty. Yun Zhi revealed the answer. What about the Great Xia Dynasty? Lu Yang did not understand. The entirety of the Great Xia Dynasty. Lu Yang''s eyes widened in surprise. What did she mean by ''the entirety of the Great Xia Dynasty''? Despite incessantly probing her for the meaning of her words, Eldest Senior Sister believed that further explanation would go beyond what someone of Lu Yang''s Realm should know, thus she refrained from explaining more. Fairy Eternity seemed to be deep in thought, as though she understood something. Junior Brother, have you got any insight about forming your Golden Core? As Lu Yang''s nominal main Elder Sister, but actually his mentor, Yun Zhi often paid attention to his progress in cultivation. Lu Yang could only shake his head in resignation, There are too many types of Golden Cores. I really can''t decide which one to form. So far, I still haven''t figured it out. However, he could already eliminate Fairy Eternity''s Invincible Elixir. He followed Li Haoran home, originally hoping that seeing different people and things during the journey could give him some insights. The most profound realization he had after the trip was that living off a woman was really enjoyable. What, form a ''Living-off-woman'' Golden Core? If that got out, it would be rather embarrassing. There''s no need to worry too much about forming the Golden Core. Let it come naturally. By the way, Senior Sister, I saw the experiences of my senior brothers and sisters about core formation in the Scripture Pavilion, but your experiences aren''t written there. How did you form your core and what kind of core did you form? With the party concerned right here, Lu Yang couldn''t help but let his curiosity get the better of him and ask. Maybe, he was just as outstanding as his Eldest Senior Sister? Chapter 236 – 225: The Method of Eldest Senior Sisters Golden Core Formation_1 Chapter 236: Chapter 225: The Method of Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core Formation_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M You really want to know? Really, really. Lu Yang nodded vigorously, like a chicken pecking at grain. Yun Zhi weighed the pros and cons of revealing, deciding it wouldn''t hurt to satisfy her junior brother''s curiosity. Alright, since you want to know, I''ll tell you. But I must repeat, listen but don''t imitate me. Definitely won''t imitate. Lu Yang promised. Fairy Eternity was also quite curious about Yun Zhi''s process of forming the golden core, wondering if this younger generation''s elixir could possibly be superior to her own Invincible Elixir? This happened hundreds of years ago Yun Zhi drifted into a state of reminiscence. Hundreds of years ago?! blurted out Lu Yang, his tone revealing immense surprise. Eldest Senior Sister was an exceptional ice beauty in her twenties. Having Lu Yang walking beside her made them look like a pair of siblings. Her treatment of Lu Yang was not that of an elder to a junior, but more of a mature peer. This gave Lu Yang the impression that they were about the same age. Upon hearing Senior Sister discuss her golden core formation from hundreds of years ago, Lu Yang finally realized that she was the oldest among the disciples. Her real age was much greater than he had imagined. Just how old is Senior Sister? Hundreds of years old? Could she possibly be near a thousand? Though the thought process seemed complex, it happened in a flash, as quick as lightning. These ideas flashed across Lu Yang''s mind. He didn''t even have time to think before voicing his thoughts aloud. The moment he voiced them, he felt doomed. Yun Zhi''s gaze slowly landed on Lu Yang''s shoulder. For an instant, he felt as if a sharp knife was poised at his neck, teetering on the edge of death. Death was just a thought away. Fortunately, the feeling was fleeting. Senior Sister retracted her gaze, not bothered by Lu Yang''s excessive curiosity, and continued. Hundreds of years ago, I reached the Foundation Establishment''s late stage, ready to form my golden core. At that time, Master saw my potential and believed I could shoulder great responsibilities. He told me some secrets to prepare for the future. One of them was that the Ancient Nameless One had transformed stars into continents. Most of the stars we see today are mere illusions, the real stars lie beneath our feet. It is commonly accepted among cultivators, that only those reaching the Nascent Soul Stage have the qualification to learn that the stars are false. The public and ordinary cultivators should just accept the peace of the world for what it is. Otherwise, the public and ordinary cultivators would wonder if there would be a second time the Ancient Nameless One would transform continents into stars, resulting in unnecessary worry. It''s better not to tell them. I should have told you before that I grew up in a Secret Realm, and only later, left for the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang nodded. Eldest Senior Sister had mentioned that she had lived in the Secret Realm from a young age, interacted only with cultivators and continued to do so upon arriving at the Seek Dao Sect. As a result, she was not familiar with mortal habits, did not know that people couldn''t bathe in boiling water. This was what Lu Yang was told by Senior Sister after he bathed in boiling water, his skin red and swollen, while she was applying medicine to his burns. There was no night sky in the Secret Realm. When I left to enter the outside world, I saw the twinkling stars under the night sky, and found the sight incredibly beautiful. I often lay on the grass counting stars during my free time from cultivation. When Master told me that stars had long disappeared from the sky, I didn''t show it on my face, but I was disappointed. The stars I saw every day were merely phantoms left from 300000 years ago. Once I realized this, I no longer found the night sky beautiful. When I was contemplating what kind of Golden Core to form, I read in ''The Discourse on the Golden Core'' that ''Gold represents an everlasting and indestructible substance; Core represents something perfect and flawless.'' Lu Yang had a strange idea, Senior Sister, you wouldn''t do something so outrageous, right? Only to hear Yun Zhi continue: At that moment, I thought, isn''t the star I yearn for a flawless and indestructible Golden Core? Since there were no stars, why not replace the stars with Golden Cores, to reproduce the magnificent night sky of the ancient times? Lu Yang thought to himself, so Senior Sister, you really did think so. Within the Golden Core, the First-Grade is the best, so I formed the Golden Core according to the stars in my mind, thus creating a new kind of First-Grade Golden Core, which I called the Brilliant Star Elixir. At the start, the technique of forming the golden core was a bit rusty. Later, as the number of cores formed increased, the speed of core formation increased as well. During the Golden Core Stage, the main thing I did was continuously form cores, so the number of Golden Cores would match the number of stars in the sky. Lu Yang gasped, thinking, Senior Sister, you really do dare to think and act. It was challenging to replace the stars with Golden Core during the Golden Core Stage, so when I broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage, I broke one of the Golden Cores to form my Nascent Soul, while keeping the other cores inside me. Later on, when my cultivation succeeded, I took out the Golden Cores from my body one by one, replacing the phantom stars with real ones. Unfortunately, there are too many phantom stars in the night sky. Even though I formed the cores painstakingly, I couldn''t match the number. The number of Golden Cores was far less than the phantom stars. But having some is better than none. Wasn''t the initial hard work aimed at replacing the phantom stars with Golden Cores? Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, some of the stars in the sky now are your Golden Cores? Lu Yang asked cautiously, out of respect for the unbelievable feats of Senior Sister. Only a small part. Even a small part is quite a lot. Lu Yang didn''t know what to say. Senior Sister wasn''t confident about Lu Yang and warned him again: My method of forming the core is different from others. Don''t try to imitate me just because you think it''s interesting. Absolutely will not imitate. If earlier, Lu Yang''s assurance of not imitating was just perfunctory, now it was his genuine thought. If one could imitate it, that would be outrageous. One could only imagine the core formation process wasn''t as easy as Senior Sister made it sound. What did she mean by the more cores you form, the faster the speed? Was this in line with common sense? No wonder Senior Sister wrote in her core formation experience: My method of core formation has no reference value, please do not imitate. Those who learn from me die, those who resemble me die. Sometimes, Lu Yang felt that the gap between people was even bigger than the gap between humans and dogs. We are all cultivating, so how come you are the only one who is so outrageous? Fairy, can your Invincible Elixir compare to Senior Sister''s? Lu Yang asked in a whisper. Fairy Eternity scoffed: It''s just a bunch of Golden Cores. Even if there are more useless cores, they are still garbage. As the second-in-command of the Immortal Lineage, you must remember, we value quality over quantity. This girl has quantity, but my Golden Core is of high quality. There''s no comparison. Would you dare say this in front of Senior Sister? I wouldn''t. She said it confidently. Lu Yang thought he could rely on Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity, his two great backbones, to smooth his cultivation path. But now it seems that neither of these two backbones can be relied on. Speaking of which, how old is Senior Sister really? Chapter 237 – 236: Eldest Senior Sisters Age_1 Chapter 237: Chapter 236: Eldest Senior Sister''s Age_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M I''ve said it before, don''t try to imitate me, Yun Zhi repeated her warning once more, fearing that Lu Yang might struggle with the comparison and attempt to compete with her. Absolutely, absolutely won''t imitate! Lu Yang pledged. Alright, I''m going to cultivate now, you continue to select a golden core forming method. Yes. Having understood the specifics of Eldest Senior Sister''s golden core formation, Lu Yang abandoned any thought of imitation, not leaving behind even a shred. Her method of golden core formation was too extraordinary, he was just an ordinary Sword Spirit Root, undistinguished, he didn''t have Eldest Senior Sister''s kind of genius. The old nursery rhyme was Twinkle Twinkle little star. Now should it be changed to Twinkle Twinkle little golden core? Rational, fits well. With one problem solved, another question surged into his mind C just how old was Eldest Senior Sister? Exactly how many hundreds of years old? Lu Yang felt an urge to unearth the truth. Lu Yang remembered the first round of the sect entry selection was conducted by Elder Brother Dai. As long as one touched him, Elder Brother Dai could tell a person''s spirit root and age: Fairy, do you have any magic skill that can see through a person''s age? Yes. Lu Yang had just absentmindedly asked, thinking it was unthinkable, but it really existed? Worthy of being a fairy. Hehe, this magic of mine is quite something, capable of disregarding the person''s cultivation level and seeing their age. That powerful?! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, don''t you know who I am! This was a minor magic, or rather, a small trick. Simple to learn, once Lu Yang recited the ancient language and practiced twice, he had learned it. Lu Yang activated the ancient magic, and it felt as though his vision suddenly widened, as if he had grasped some understanding. Let''s try it on myself first. Lu Yang spread his hands and saw the number sixteen in front of him. Correct, he was currently just sixteen years old. Look at Fairy again. Lu Yang utilized the ancient magic to look at the calm and composed Fairy Eternity, and the number sixteen also appeared in front of him. Huh? Although Fairy Eternity had always boasted about herself being a genius beautiful young girl, who passed away at a young age and was currently only sixteen years old. Even if Lu Yang used his butt to think, he would know this was all bull. Turned immortal at sixteen, each epoch is one year, right? With a puzzled heart, Lu Yang looked at a passing senior brother, he was also displayed as sixteen year old! Fairy, is there a problem with this magic? Why do I see everyone as sixteen years old? Considering his shameful past, Lu Yang first suspected that he had cultivated incorrectly. Fairy Eternity spoke confidently: Don''t worry about whether the age you saw is correct or not, just say if you can disregard cultivation level and see the age! Fairy Eternity continued: In ancient times, everyone liked to use age to determine their seniority, this isn''t good. Does that mean if someone is older, they are always correct, and if someone is younger, they are always wrong? In order to change this situation, I specifically created this magic that sees everyone as sixteen years old, but unfortunately my idea was too advanced at that time, people could not accept it. Your idea is still very advanced even now. So how to calculate Eldest Senior Sister''s age? The first method that comes to mind for Lu Yang is to ask which batch of disciples she was. Seek Dao Sect, or rather, the Five Great Immortal Sects'' disciples recruitment have a regular schedule, every three years, never interrupted. He quickly dismissed this method. Seek Dao Sect even recruited Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the entry threshold seeming low, but in reality very outrageously high. The number of disciples recruited in Lu Yang''s batch was already considered a lot. Some people who came for the selection meet the spirit root standards, but do not meet the willpower standards, they couldn''t enter Seek Dao Sect, causing instances when Seek Dao Sect simply didn''t recruit anyone. So, Lu Yang couldn''t calculate Eldest Senior Sister''s age by determining which batch of disciples she was. Then just ask Elder Brother Dai? Elder Brother Dai and Eldest Senior Sister were from the same batch, he should definitely know Eldest Senior Sister''s age! Lu Yang decided to do it immediately, but because the third test for entering the sect was his alone facing Elder Brother Dai he always felt guilty. Find a helper. We''re going to Elder Brother Dai to ask about Eldest Senior Sister''s age? Hearing Lu Yang''s plan, Meng Jingzhou showed an eager expression. We won''t be caught by Eldest Sister, right? No, Eldest Senior Sister was cultivating when I left and doesn''t have time to pay attention to us. Then what are you waiting for, let''s go. Meng Jingzhou urged Lu Yang to hurry up and leave. You guys want to ask about Eldest Senior Sister''s age, huh? Dai Bufan looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with a weird expression. You guys have guts, daring to ask even this kind of secret? Be careful not to attract trouble. Elder Brother Dai kindly warned the two, this matter was a top secret of Seek Dao Sect, the degree of confidentiality was even above that of Dao Fruit intelligence, it must not be disclosed to anyone. Do you know what happened to the disciple who last asked this question? Just casually asking. Meng Jingzhou put on a business-like smile that looked very fake. Yeah yeah, we both are just concerned about Eldest Senior Sister. We feel that she''s working very hard day and night for this sect and it''s difficult. Only if we know her age can we give her the right gifts. Lu Yang had a similar smile on his face as Meng Jingzhou. Dai Bufan rolled his eyes, there were ghosts if he believed these two. This is a taboo topic, absolutely not to be discussed. Aren''t you afraid Eldest Senior Sister will learn of this? Meng Jingzhou glimmered a smile: Eldest Senior Sister is currently cultivating and has no spare time to take care of us here, as long as Elder Brother Dai doesn''t say anything, Eldest Senior Sister will not know about this! Dai Bufan gently shook his head: Eldest Senior Sister has the ability to see through everything and everywhere, how can she not know this? I advise you from my heart, just stop asking about this, it''s very dangerous. There won''t be any danger. Meng Jingzhou thought this matter was not a big deal. Hearing this, Dai Bufan said with a smile that wasn''t really a smile: Really? Since that''s the case, why not turn around and ask the person in question directly? Huh? What do you mean? The two of them felt a grave foreboding, feeling the temperature around them plummet rapidly, as if they were about to be frozen into ice sculptures. Both men turned stiffly and saw Eldest Senior Sister standing behind them. Standing tall and graceful, emotionless as she looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, not revealing any happiness or anger. Dai Bufan sighed: See, I''ve already told you, don''t ask this question, it will bring disaster. Ever since the two of them found him, Eldest Senior Sister had been standing quietly behind, Dai Bufan was giving frantic hints, but these two were hellbent on courting disaster and couldn''t be dragged back. Maybe they deserved this disaster. Eldest Senior Sister spoke softly: Junior Brother. Lu Yang trembled, hastily answering: Here! Junior Brother Meng. Here! Are you two finding cultivation boring that you care about such a small matter in your free time? Eldest Senior Sister''s voice was unusually gentle, sounding as if she were concerned about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s cultivation progress. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou broke into cold sweats, completely soaking their clothes, trembling, they didn''t know what to say. Chapter 238 – 237 Exile_1 Chapter 238: Chapter 237 Exile_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Apparently, both of our Junior Brothers find cultivation tedious and lack the motivation to improve their realm. That''s why they took interest in such a trivial matter. In that case, why don''t both of you go to the Central Continent where it borders the Demon Territory for some training? Eldest Senior Sister, this is a bit When Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou attempted to object, their Eldest Senior Sister didn''t listen to their pleas. She grabbed the collar of each boy with one hand, as though she was holding two small rabbits, and casually tossed them away. The two of them only felt the scene in front of their eyes change, and suddenly they were in the sky, flying to the south at a terrifying speed, or rather, tossed towards the south. The surroundings changed so rapidly that neither of them could calculate their current speed. Whenever they saw a flying ship pass by in a flash, or a Great Power flying by, it still passed in a flash, causing them to wonder about the passengers on the flying ship and the Great Power. They were both stunned, secretly guessing the cultivation level of these two figures and their astonishing flying speed. Splash The two of them landed, tumbling head over heels, heads on the ground, feet kicking up to the sky, entwined by vines. I feel like my body is about to break apart. Lu Yang struggled to stand up, his body aching as if it had been disassembled and reassembled. Where are we? Meng Jingzhou looked around, noticing the dense vegetation and rare plants growing nearby in the exceptionally humid environment. Didn''t our Eldest Senior Sister say that she was sending us to the Demon Territory for training? This must be the place that borders the Demon Territory. Lu Yang pointed out the distinctive characteristics of the surroundings: Look, these are rare plants on the continent, this is the Money Flower, this is the Flowing Cloud Grass, this is the Ten Thousand Green Wood, and this is a Snake Demon whose realm we can''t determine huh? Several dark green Snake Demons appeared in their field of vision. They had triangular heads, and were rapidly slithering towards them, hissing and flicking their forked tongues. Run quickly! Unable to discern the realm of the Snake Demons, they took no chances. They untangled themselves from the vines, tumbled to the ground, and took off running. These Snake Demons were clearly dangerous. They didn''t fear the Foundation Establishment Stage, what they were afraid of was that these demons might not be just of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Hey handsome boys, don''t run. Come play with us. The Snake Demons spoke human language, seductively inviting the boys with their enticing voice, which was alluring. Sisters will make you feel heavenly~ Come play~ The two of them looked back to see the Snake Demons had transformed into human form. They were beautiful, dressed provocatively, and clearly weren''t simple creatures. No, thank you. You guys aren''t beautiful enough. Meng Jingzhou politely refused. Upon hearing his words, the Snake Demons were stunned before their faces turned livid with anger. They ran faster. Fortunately, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were quite savvy, and nobody could beat them when it came to fleeing. Their legs were as swift as the wind. Unfortunately, their luck was bad. Distracted, they fell into a swamp. Seeing that the Snake Demons were about to catch up, Lu Yang gritted his teeth: We can''t go on like this, let''s use the Shrinking Earth escape method. What about me? Stay still, Ground Prison! Lu Yang quickly drew a circle around Meng Jingzhou. Before Meng Jingzhou could react, he found himself in a Ground Prison. Lu Yang used the Shrinking Earth method, pushing the Ground Prison, and the prisoner Meng Jingzhou fled. Can these two spells be used together? The Snake Demons behind them were shocked and didn''t understand what had just happened. When they expanded their Spiritual Sense to find the two men, they had already escaped the range of their Spiritual Sense and could not be tracked. Are we really that intimidating? The Snake Demons looked at each other. They had thought to use their bodies to make some Spirit Stones from the Human race, but to their surprise, every single person in the Human race was so resolute, they would run at the sight of them. The weirdest part was that when they offered to entertain them, the men ran even faster. They were the Blue Sky Green Snake family, known for their ''special services'' in the Demon Territory. Now, they wanted to expand their business among the Human race, but so far hadn''t even completed one job successfully. Should we go to the Human race''s brothels to apply for a job instead of coming here for this wild exercise? I heard many sisters do that. Another sister asked. Isn''t it said that the Human race also likes to play outdoors? And we don''t have to pay taxes outdoors. I don''t understand. On the other side, Lu Yang was still pushing Meng Jingzhou and running like crazy, his legs were moving as swiftly as a fish. Is it safe now? We should have escaped by now. Both of them came out of the ground only to see a huge elephant''s foot, stepping towards them. Behind the giant elephant was a herd of elephants with red eyes, and the tusks were more than three meters long. They were not to be trifled with. Lu Yang quickly pulled himself and Meng Jingzhou back into the ground. When they popped their heads out again, there was a beast that looked like a tiger or a leopard feasting on a deer carcass. For a brief moment, the two humans and the beast stared at each other. Then, as the beast roared, the two of them retreated back into the ground and fled once again. Finally, the two of them successfully crawled out of the ground. They leaned on their walking sticks, clearly having been through yet another ordeal. This isn''t training, this is to Meng Jingzhou was cut off by Lu Yang before he could finish. Don''t say it. This is a waypoint given to us by the Eldest Senior Sister! Lu Yang was more alert than Meng Jingzhou. He was worried that the Eldest Senior Sister had a way of knowing their circumstances, and frantically signaled Meng Jingzhou with his eyes. Loading fear that if Meng Jingzhou upset the Eldest Senior Sister, it would lead to more torment for both of them. Meng Jingzhou quickly reacted and immediately changed his words: To discover discover that our realm is unstable. This allows us to strike here, seeking opportunities for breakthrough! Where should we go? We can''t stay here forever, can we? Lu Yang asked, finding survival increasingly difficult, as he walked on the uneven ground. Don''t worry. As this place is where Central Continent and the Demon Territory connect, there must be large cities! I heard from my family that the Great Xia dynasty has established six cities here to guard against the Demon Race. An uncle of mine is stationed in one of these cities! Huh? What''s that on your arm? Lu Yang noticed a small black bug crawling on Meng Jingzhou''s arm. Its head was thick and its tail was thin. They didn''t know when it had climbed onto him. It''s a leech! Frightened, Meng Jingzhou hastily shook his arm, but the leech was stuck tight, refusing to be dislodged. Don''t panic, I heard they''re afraid of fire. Watch me burn it! Bleh! Lu Yang spat out Three Flavored True Fire, lightly touched the leech, and it was burnt to death. It loosened its grip and fell off his arm. Both had their Spiritual Sense on alert, but had only been wary of the large demon beasts. They didn''t expect to have to be cautious of bugs in this place as well. The leech wouldn''t have damaged Meng Jingzhou''s defenses, but Meng Jingzhou was a pampered sheltered boy who was not accustomed to such a thing. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After crawling out of a beast''s den seven times, being surrounded by beasts five times, forced to fight beasts four times, and crawling out from the belly of a beast once, they finally walked out of the dense forest and saw a city built by the Human race. They were disheveled and limping, with beast drool still stuck to the tips of their hair. The words Demon Suppressing Pass on the city tower radiated with an intimidating aura inducing an inexplicable sense of relief in them. God bless the Eldest Senior Sister, we finally made it out! The two of them folded their palms together to give thanks to the heavens, thankful for the Eldest Senior Sister''s mercy. Chapter 239 – 238 The Differences Between the Barbarian Tribe and the Ancient Barbarian Tribe_1 Chapter 239: Chapter 238 The Differences Between the Barbarian Tribe and the Ancient Barbarian Tribe_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M This was the most rugged and grandiose city they had ever seen. It was built with massive refined steel and stone, indestructible, emanating a sense of stern slaughter. It stood tall like a stalwart figure, situated at the border between the human race and the Demon Race, suppressing all invading enemies. The three big characters Demon Suppressing Pass were not just for show, they were a rare treasure, capable of differentiating between the human race and the shapeshifted Demon Race. Anyone who wanted to enter the city would have to pass through the rays of this great treasure to prove their innocence, and this was no exception even for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. My uncle is stationed at the Lock Demon Gate, seems like we won''t be able to meet him. Meng Jingzhou shook his head, somewhat regretful. Make way, make way, my brother is wounded, we need a doctor to treat him! Just as the two of them were about to enter the city, they heard shouting from behind. Two stout men were carrying a palanquin with a leaner individual on it, who was groaning painfully. The crowd naturally made way. However, when this group was about to run into the Demon Suppressing Pass, the three characters Demon Suppressing Pass enveloped the trio. To everyone''s surprise, they screamed in unison, smoke started to rise from their bodies, revealing their true forms. Those two strong men were actually two giant wolves, and the person they were carrying was not a human cultivator, but an uninjured beast. The assemblage of warriors guarding the entrance of the Demon Suppressing Pass reacted swiftly without a trace of hesitation, promptly took out their spears and axes, and killed the three Demon Beasts! It was not uncommon for Demon Beasts trying to sneak into the Demon Suppressing Pass. The fate awaiting them was always death! Upon entering the Demon Suppressing Pass, they saw people selling Demon Beast skin and Inner Cores on the streets, people selling elixirs for wounds claiming it to be twenty percent cheaper than the store''s price, and people boasting about their high cultivation levels, offering themselves to be bodyguards. The people were just like the city: rugged and bold. The duo found an inn, rested for the night to restore energy, and clarified their current situation. Lu Yang, pointing at the map, started to analyze the information they had gathered. This is the Demon Suppressing Pass, about 200,000 miles away from the Lock Demon Gate where your uncle resides. The dense forest we just entered is the boundary between the Great Xia Dynasty and the Demon Territory, serving as a neutral ground between the two, not in the possession of any specific power. We''ll need to cross through the dense forest and walk through a thick fog to reach the authentic Demon Territory. An incidental piece of information I''ve gathered from the newspaper seller suggested that this place is a major hub for Demon Beast trade, the Land Money Trade Association''s flying boat will make scheduled stops here. There will be one arriving tomorrow at noon. So, do you want to go back? Meng Jingzhou was about to say ''Is there even a need to think about it? Of course we should go back.'', but he changed his mind mid-sentence. Go back? Why should we go back? After the dense forest gave us such a hard time, we need to show these Demon Beasts some manners, otherwise how are we going to show our face in future? Lu Yang gave a hearty smile, What a coincidence, that''s exactly what I was thinking. The two agreed immediately and decided to stay here for a while; they would not go back until they made a name for themselves. Returning in a state of defeat was not their style. It''s a pity that the fellow Man Gu didn''t come. The bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe in his body naturally suppresses Demon Beasts. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity shook her head regretfully. Lu Yang suspected that when Eldest Senior Sister was standing behind them, Fairy Eternity had known everything clearly, and she did not warn him because she wanted to make fun of him. It was a logical suspicion. Lu Yang was soon distracted by Fairy Eternity''s topic, Really? When it came to this matter, Fairy Eternity was exceptionally proud. She put a hand on her hip, implying as if she was controlling everything: Of course, did you think that I only enhanced the wisdom level for Barbarian tribe and bestowed the wisdom to them? At that time, a minor part of my power was also shared to them! Who do you think I am? Do you know how many ancient Demon Beasts I tasted while creating the ''Culinary Bible''? The Ancient Demon Beasts fear me encoded deep in their blood, although Man Gu has received only a negligible part of my power, he indirectly has the ability to naturally withstand the Demon Beasts. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe, powered by my gift, can boast overwhelming superiority among the Demon Race. They can control those who are inferior in their status merely using their bloodline. If they encounter someone who is equal to them, they can easily handle two opponents by themselves. Just when Lu Yang was about to praise Fairy Eternity for her power, he thought of another question: Can this suppressive power be temporarily concealed? Like if the Ancient Barbarian Tribe went hunting, they would hide in the dark, once a beast came near, although they did not see any Barbarian, their instincts would make them afraid of the bloodline of the Barbarian Tribe, scaring them into fleeing? Fairy Eternity first calmly fell into silence to think about the issue, followed by bursting into laughter: Hhha, you really do consider things thoroughly! When the Barbarian Tribe has my protection, how could they ever run short of food? Fairy, can you please stop laughing and answer my question? Hha, with my protection, the Barbarian Tribe Lu Yang: Prior to this, Lu Yang always wondered what was the difference between the Ancient Barbarian Tribe and the present Barbarian Tribe. He asked Man Gu, but even he could not answer. Man Gu only said that Ancient Barbarian Tribe possessed a kind of mysterious power, they had multiple capabilities and it gave them great assistance. But because this power made the Ancient Barbarian Tribe go against natural laws, it was gradually fading away as years passed by. As for what exactly this mysterious power was, not even Man Gu knew, even elders of the tribe could not give a definite answer, only referring to it as a gift from heaven. Now thinking about it, this mysterious power might be the curse made by Fairy Eternity, right? As for why only Man Gu was left from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, whether it was natural evolution, survival of the fittest, or because generations had diluted Fairy Eternity''s power was still unknown. In fact, I was quite popular among the Demon Race. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity skeptically, wondering if it was true or false. Are the Demon Races out of their minds? They actually like you? Why, you don''t believe me? Qiongqi Tribe said that the Toad Branch Tribe would warmly welcome me to visit them, whereas, Toad Branch Tribe said the Qiongqi Tribe would warmly welcome me to visit them. I took a stroll in the Demon Race''s territory, waves of laughter and cheering were everywhere seeing me off on my departure. Truth be told, it''s understandable. After all, an Immortal visiting the realms of the Demon Race is equivalent to receiving a blessing from the heavens. Now you know, right? For me to reside in your Spiritual Space is such a great blessing. Apart from anything else, the ancient secrets alone that I casually mention here are something that anyone else couldn''t possibly know. Fairy, have you mentioned a single useful ancient secret? Lu Yang felt that he''s not blessed to receive this kind of blessing. It would be better to have someone else with high luck to bear it instead Eldest Senior Sister seems to be a great choice. Back in reality, Lu Yang sighed deeply: Poor Man Gu. Meng Jingzhou was taken by surprise: What happened to Man Gu? How did Man Gu became pitiable while the two of them were suffering in the dense forest? Nothing, let''s continue discussing what to do next. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 240 – 239: What Are You Pretending To Be?_1 Chapter 240: Chapter 239: What Are You Pretending To Be?_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Two bottles of the insect repellent, and give us the most expensive one. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou visited the Demon Suppressing Pass branch of the Land Money Trade Association to purchase the necessary supplies. Demon Suppressing Pass is a notable city on the border, with a large amount of goods related to demon beasts sold every day, transported to all parts of the Central Continent. It caters to the needs of people at different realms, resulting in an astonishing amount of spirit stones changing hands. The insect repellent is a specialty product of the area, specifically made to combat the incessant swarms of insects in the dense forest. When applied to the skin, it gives off a special scent only detectable to insects, keeping them far from the cultivators. With this solution, there would be no worries about leeches crawling on your body. Do you have a large inventory of insect repellent? Meng Jingzhou suddenly had a query. The attendant was momentarily taken aback, unsure of what Meng Jingzhou meant, and politely asked, May I ask, sir, how much insect repellent would you like? Approximately enough to ward off all mosquitoes from the dense forest. Despite the impeccable training the attendant had received, the corners of his mouth couldn''t help but twitch, I''m afraid, sir, the quantity you''re asking for is so substantial that even emptying our main warehouse wouldn''t suffice. Everyone else applies the repellent to their bodies, yet you, sir, plan to sprinkle it throughout the entire forest which would require an astronomical amount. Meng Jingzhou curled his lips, slightly dissatisfied with the trade association''s slogan any customer needs can be met as long as they have the money. Dismissing it, he said, Look, it doesn''t matter. If it''s not available, it''s not available. The dense forest''s harsh environment even hosts mosquitoes with Qi Refinement Level strength. It''s practically impossible for any Qi Refinement cultivators to emerge from the forest alive. However, if one could survive the forest during their Qi Refinement stage, they would surely achieve great things in the future. In fact, many noteworthy Great Cultivators throughout history have chosen to train in the forest during their Qi Refinement period, honing their skills and creating a solid foundation for their subsequent long-term body conditioning due to inner dampness. Two bottles of the dampness removal elixir, and we want the most effective one. Add some detoxification pills. I''ve heard that some demon beasts carry spring poison. Can I have a couple of spring-poison curingNo, I''m not here to inquire about a brothel. I''m asking for a couple bottles of elixir for spring poison. The quality of your poison is really not up to scratch. Fortunately, I came prepared. Here''s a list of herbs with their quantities and weights. We''ll use this to concoct our own brew. Lu Yang was concerned about the quality of poison offered by the Land Money Trade Association. He found it inferior compared to any random poison produced by their Seek Dao Sect. Would you like the latest edition of ''Forest Manual''? It records the majority of the demon beasts that appear in the forest, along with the potential dangers you may encounter there. Good stuff, we''ll take one. Would you require a tent? It might come in handy if you need to camp outdoors. Tents are hot-selling items in our association. Moreover, it comes with a complimentary bottle of Golden-Core-stage demon beast urine. Sprinkling it around your tent while you sleep effectively repels low-level demon beasts. But it might attract higher-level demon beasts instead. Unsafe. We don''t want it. A directional teleportation talisman? What''s it used for? Lu Yang noticed an expensive talisman, surprised by the steep price. In comparison, the Ten Bulls Strength Pill was quite cheap. What keen eyes you have, sir. This sure is a lifesaver. If you encounter a life-threatening crisis in the dense forest, activate this talisman and it will teleport you back to the Demon Suppressing Pass immediately. Even if a Nascent Soul stage demon makes a move, it cannot interrupt the teleportation process! Sounds good, we''ll take five! Meng Jingzhou, a big spender, liked to buy whatever he needed without fussing about the price. The server''s face lit up with joy and his attitude became even more enthusiastic. The commission from just five directional teleportation talismans was enough to cover his salary for a month. These two customers were undoubtedly wealthy patrons. It seemed that he would earn a fair amount of commission today. These two young masters suddenly appeared out of nowhere. They must be from some influential family or sect''s disciples preparing for trials here. This was clearly their first visit. With this thought in mind, the server kindly reminded them, Gentlemen, the frontier isn''t like your territories. It''s wise to keep a low profile when it comes to wealth. Not only are the demon beasts dangerous, but people can also pose a threat. Every day, people disappear in the dense forest, especially recently with the rising number of disappearances. Although it''s attributed to demon beasts, we all know it''s not necessarily their doing. He estimated that these two customers would stay and experience life here for a while, which might lead to further encounters. Naturally, it was essential to win the favor of such prominent customers. Although the County Lord has laid down a ''rule'' that ''no one is allowed to steal, plunder, or rob'' within the city, this rule only applies to Demon Suppressing Pass. Once you leave and enter the dense forest, the concept of rules no longer hold any significance. This is the benefit of having a Unification-stage cultivator. They can set rules that everyone must abide by in their town to maintain order to the utmost extent. If not for the scarcity of individuals at the Unification stage, the Great Xia Dynasty would have loved to have them in every city. Please, both of you, step into the VIP room. The attendant bent slightly, gesturing with a please pose, only to be declined by Lu Yang. No need, we, the mid-stage Foundation Establishment brothers, who''d dare to rob us in these peaceful times? Sensing their reluctance, the attendant decided not to insist, and continued to serve them instead. What kinds of healing elixirs do you have? Gold Creation Pill, consume one and your injuries can rapidly heal, Hemostatic Pill, if severe bleeding occurs, this pill will quickly stop the bleeding, Qi Recovery Pill, it can greatly speed up the recovery of spiritual essence. From the Buddha Country''s Merit-creating series, the White Bone Pill can regenerate flesh on white bones Two bottles of each. Do you have protective magic artifacts? Two of each kind. After they finished their shopping and checked their items, they found nothing missing: Settle the bill. As VIPs of our Trade Association, you will enjoy a 10% discount on all future purchases. Meng Jingzhou didn''t say much, he simply took out a black token that had the character Meng on it. Upon seeing this token, the attendant''s pupils contracted sharply, his hands trembling. The first lesson he received during his work training was to recognize the special tokens of the Association, each symbolizing different statuses, like royal families, like the Meng Family, all of whom deserve the utmost respect and must not be offended. Having worked here for over a decade, he had seen members of the Meng Family, but those were from collateral branches. The token with just the Meng character meant its bearer was a direct descendant of the Meng family, eligible to hold some power in the future. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Massive background, absolutely massive background. He laughably offered a 10% discount, a trifling amount the likes of which would probably be scoffed at by them. Keep it quiet. Meng Jingzhou said in a mild tone, the joy, however, was blooming in his heart. Right, right, right, that''s the expression he wanted. Lu Yang looked askance at Meng Jingzhou, and frowned in disdain. What''s the big deal? The Seek Dao Sect also had such tokens, but they were only eligible for use by the Eldest Senior Sister and Elders. The attendant took the Token, verified its authenticity, the bill was settled quickly and he topped it off with a pile of complimentary gifts. Do both of you have a Storage Ring? I can pack these things right into it. Lu Yang casually produced the Seek Dao Sect''s Identity Jade, where Lu Yang was written. Upon seeing the Identity Jade, the attendant felt another pang in his heart. Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, an identity that holds great influence in the Cultivation World. He had suspected that the two of them were from prominent families or Sects, but never imagined they would be this powerful. Keep it quiet. said Lu Yang, his voice calm, but delight was blossoming in his heart. It''s finally my turn now. Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang askance. What''s the big deal? The two took their purchases and headed towards the forest. However, what the two didn''t notice was that as soon as they left the Trade Association, five shadowy figures began to secretly follow them. Their eyes were fierce, clearly not well-intentioned. Chapter 241 – 241: 240 Chapter 241: 240 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Did you see how they were buying things at the guild earlier? They didn''t even ask about prices, just bought straight away. Five figures in black robes, their voices hoarse and indistinguishable by gender or age, moved through the dense forest, agile and undetected by Lu Yang or Meng Jingzhou. Their complexions are clearly different, and their attire doesn''t seem local. They appear like disciples from a particular sect or influential family, trying to gain worldly experience. Another person sneered, like a snake hidden in the shadows: To gain worldly experience, they should be shown the cruel reality. Did you hear what that pretty boy said earlier? They claim to have a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation Level. Considering their status, they could contend with those in the late stage. So what if they are in the late stage of foundation establishment? All five of us are experienced at this level. No way are we going to be defeated by these two novices. Still, caution is always best. Do you remember that group of sect disciples we encountered last time? After one successful job, we rested for three months. After this one, we can take another three months off! Not just that, I feel they have more Spirit Stones than we could imagine. They are truly a fat sheep. It must be around here, hardly anyone comes to this place. Attack! Following the order of the leader, the five figures scattered, swiftly encircling the two men. Their predetermined positions ensured that neither Lu Yang nor Meng Jingzhou could escape in any direction. Their adept movements clearly indicate their specialization in such maneuvers, which they must''ve executed countless times. Halt! The leader raised his voice, resonating with a sound wave magic skill capable of shocking one''s spirit. Who are you?! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were obviously terrified. They stood ready in defense, but their gaze revealed their well-hidden fear. Newbies, indeed. Wondering aimlessly in the woods without recognizing the name of the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain. The leading figure lifted his hood, revealing a gaunt face with a hawk-like nose, his eyes cold. As they spoke, the five released a late-stage Foundation Establishment aura, indicating the futility of any resistance. Quite na?ve, aren''t you? Unable to recognize the nature of our profession, despite the teachings of your prestigious families or sects. Removed his hood, another man joined, his voice terrifying and gloomy, revealing a missing eye. Five of us encircled you in the dense forest. What else could it be? Don''t tell me you''re unaware of your excessive spending at the guild earlier? Quite impressive wealth indeed, you two. Tell us, how many Spirit Stones do you have? If the price is right, we could negotiate. If you don''t have enough Spirit Stones, then prepare to witness the ruthless side of the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain! By the end, the voice turned unusually cold, hinting at their latent brutality. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at each other and laughed helplessly, both men shrugging. Who would''ve thought that the first enemy they would encounter in the dense forest would be humans, not Demon Beasts. Strike! Show them our strength! At the command of their leader, the five attacked simultaneously. Their strategy coordinated perfectly, unmatched at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and they were about to capture Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. To their surprise, both of men struck back simultaneously with shocking speed. Draw the Ground into a Prison! Draw the Ground into a Prison! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou swiftly drew circles, casting the similar magic skill. An invisible barrier around the five appeared, cutting off their escape and dragging them into a prison. What kind of power is this! Is this the legendary Draw the Ground into a Prison? Wait, no, we''re in a prison, it''s a spatial magic! It must be related to the art of drawing, it must be! The five began to chatter amongst themselves. Trapped within the prison and the invisible barrier, they were utterly thrown off by the sudden change of events. You dare robbery when the Rudder Master himself is present, are you tired of living? scoffed Meng Jingzhou. Robbing the founder of our sect, bold indeed! jeered Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou turned his hipp, Since when did you promote yourself to founder?! Isn''t the Eternity Sect going bankrupt due to poor management and bad company? How could someone still get a promotion? Who said anything about promoting myself? This was approved by the Immortal. Lu Yang manfully replied. Meng Jingzhou understood as soon as he remembered that there was an Immortal residing inside Lu Yang. He couldn''t help but envy Lu Yang. Having an Immortal spirit in his body meant that he could seek advice and guidance from the Immortal at any time. What a great opportunity it was! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tell me, how many times have you done such robberies? Ever killed anyone? Why waste time talking? They obviously killed before. Just look at them C do they look like they have never taken a life? Just tie them up and hand them over to the government office. Whether to kill them or imprison them, let the authorities decide. Wait, wait, wait, young heroes, we seem to have some misunderstandings! The hawk-nosed Big Brother hurriedly said, I cannot control how I look, and we are not here for a robbery. Meng Jingzhou didn''t have the slightest belief in the hawk-nosed Big Brother''s words, What misunderstanding? You''ve been following us since we left the guild, specially hiding outside the scope of our Spiritual Sense, following us to this god-forsaken place, and even encircling us! Isn''t this robbery? Lu Yang chimed in too, And about showing us the cruel reality of the world. You mentioned that last time you had faced sect disciples, and about resting for three months after one successful job. The five were shocked. They had been exposed from the start and didn''t realize Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense could cover such an extensive range. Who nurtured these young kids? They are so sharp-eyed! What they didn''t know was that Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense had long since achieved the equivalent of the Golden Core Stage. He had heard every word of their conversation. We are not robbers, really! We are bodyguards, bodyguards! What are you talking about? Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were taken aback. We noticed how you two were spending money in the guild without asking about prices. We figured you were members of a wealthy family or sect, gaining life experiences, and might face losses due to unfamiliarity with the place. So we wanted to offer our services as bodyguards! Then what did you guys mean when you said we should see the cruel reality of the world? The hawk-nosed Big Brother stuttered, Since you both seemed wealthy, we thought of charging a bit higher fees. If we earned enough, we could take a few months off after this task. And why were you asking us about the number of our Spirit Stones? So that we could set our fees. What was that about not speaking kindly if we don''t have enough Spirit Stones? If you do not have enough Spirit Stones, we would not warn you about the territory of a Half-Step Golden Core Demon Beast, which your path lies ahead. What about when you said, ''Attack''? Seeing how you both shrugged, we thought you were refusing our services as bodyguards. So we planned to lure out the Half Step Golden Core Demon Beast ahead and demonstrate our strength. A quiet mutter from the side added, Though looking at both of you, you probably don''t need our bodyguard services. Then why did you insist on discussing this ''bodyguard'' matter in the dense forest? No taxes. Lu Yang, So they thought the dense forest was a tax-free zone? Chapter 242 – 241 Arhat Fist_1 Chapter 242: Chapter 241 Arhat Fist_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had heard that Demon Suppressing Pass was notorious for robberies, with people often getting ambushed in the dense forest after shopping at the merchant''s association. They initially planned to feign a lower cultivation level to lure the bandits. But instead of attracting bandits, they drew a group of bodyguards from the local area. Among bodyguards at the Foundation Establishment Stage, we received the most positive reviews. Our rates are reasonable, our service is thoughtful, and we''ve established ongoing partnerships with several Half Step Golden Core Stage demon beasts. This greatly facilitates our information gathering and safety measures in the dense forest. If your influential families or sects have tasked you with training missions, we also offer three tailored plans to choose from without extra cost. The hawk-nosed Big Brother was still enthusiastically marketing their bodyguard services. How many spirit stones would it cost to hire you? Meng Jingzhou asked with interest. They needed to gain as much information about the dense forest as possible, and these local snakes would have a lot of information. No need for bodyguards, but they can serve as tour guides. The hawk-nosed Big Brother noticed that the two had extraordinary appearances and didn''t seem like ordinary folks. He assumed they were influential figures and held up five fingers. Five hundred thousand spirit stones? That''s not expensive. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The hawk-nosed Big Brother jumped in shock. He meant to say fifty thousand spirit stones and had planned to negotiate down if they thought it was too expensive. Unexpectedly, this young master raised the price tenfold without even batting an eye. Meng Jingzhou pulled out two hundred thousand spirit stones, piling them into a small mountain: I''ll give two hundred thousand first. The rest will be settled after the job is done. If I''m satisfied with your service, I''ll increase the payment. Please take a closer look. Our service is definitely worth the price! The sight of so many spirit stones had the five men''s eyes shining. They had never encountered such a generous patron before. Strange, has anyone else noticed it''s getting stuffier and hotter here? Meng Jingzhou fanned his chest with his shirt, feeling the heat. I''ve felt it too. Lu Yang was also puzzled. The hawk-nosed Big Brother muttered: Could it be that there''s not enough air in the dungeon because of us seven people? The dungeon was underground, it was airtight. With seven people talking, they were quickly running out of oxygen. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou released their spell bindings, and the seven of them returned to the surface. Old Turtle, come out, we''ve settled the terms. The hawk-nosed Big Brother called out. An Old Turtle the size of a millstone slowly crawled over from not far away, emitting a power that was uncommon for the Foundation Establishment Stage. Lu Yang guessed that when the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain mentioned ''hand-to-hand combat with a Half Step Golden Core Stage,'' they were referring to this Old Turtle. You guys have a complete cast, even including a demon beast. This is Old Turtle. The lake up ahead is where it claims one-fifth as its territory. The hawk-nosed Big Brother introduced. The Old Turtle, shaking its head and wagging its tail, said, Little Eagle, I''ve told you before that your approach is similar to robbery; it''s easy to mislead people. I saw it from afar. These two young masters are geniuses capable of using Draw the Ground into a Prison. They wouldn''t need you as bodyguards. Was that actually Draw the Ground into a Prison? The five of them were greatly shocked. They had only made guesses before, not daring to assert their suspicions. The ability could simply be a protective measure from their sects. After all, the magic skill to Draw the Ground into a Prison was not only a phenomenon in legends; its cultivation difficulty was outrageously high. For someone in the Foundation Establishment Stage to master it was almost impossible. Old Turtle has keen eyes. What I used was indeed Draw the Ground into a Prison. Lu Yang quickly admitted, causing Meng Jingzhou to roll his eyes. Young masters, might I ask why you entered the dense forest? To challenge demon beasts. We''ve heard that this place is rampant with demon beasts, including many ancient breeds with incredible strength. We hope to fight these demon beasts and hone ourselves. The hawk-nosed Big Brother nodded; this was indeed a common reason. Might I ask what level of demon beast the two young masters wish to challenge? Is it at the beginning of the late Foundation Establishment Stage or an experienced late Foundation Establishment Stage? Golden Core Stage. Golden Core Stage?! Including the Old Turtle, all five men and one beast shouted in surprise. Don''t exaggerate, young masters. The gap between the Foundation Establishment Stage and the Golden Core Stage is as vast as a chasm, and it can''t be easily crossed. Moreover, both people and demon beasts who have been living in the dense forest for a long time are ruthless fighters; they are not to be underestimated! Old Turtle advised. It also knew that these two were big patrons, and good protection wouldn''t lack spirit stones. Don''t even mention the Golden Core Stage. Maybe you can''t even defeat me! The Old Turtle declared calmly. It had been in the Half Step Golden Core Stage for a long time, highly experienced, and its defense was astonishingso strong that even the Tiger Demon that had absorbed a Ghoul couldn''t break it. Let''s give it a try then. Meng Jingzhou smiled and began to stretch. Without showing their true strength, these people wouldn''t find them a strong Golden Core Stage demon beast to fight, which wouldn''t serve as good practice. The group came to the edge of the little lake, with Old Turtle and Meng Jingzhou standing at opposite ends. Begin! Lu Yang announced the start. Old Turtle took a deep breath, stirring the inherent cultivation method in its bloodline. A golden imprint vaguely appeared on its tortoise shell, indicating it was the descendant of the ancient Heaven-Climbing Turtle, which was renowned for its defense. It was fortunate to inherit this characteristic from its ancestor. If you can''t even break my defense, don''t even think about Arhat Fist! Meng Jingzhou took a big step forward, with his legs in the shape of a bow and his upper body like an arrow fletching. With his body taut, he suddenly exerted force, striking the tortoise shell. The golden imprint dispersed and Old Turtle was flung far away. Like a skipped stone, it bounced several times across the surface of the lake before plunging in. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain watched the scene with their mouths agape. The Old Turtle was known for its defense. Even combined, they couldn''t break its defense. Yet, Meng Jingzhou flipped it over with a single punch? Four other Half Step Golden Core Stage demon beasts, which also dominated the lake with Old Turtle, watched Old Turtle get tossed away and were greatly shocked. Arhat Fist? I''ve never seen you use it before. Did you learn it recently? Lu Yang was curious. Master said that some of the inspirations for his Shocking Heaven Six Forms came from the Arhat Fist. He wanted me to learn the Arhat Fist as well, saying it would be helpful for cultivating the Shocking Heaven Six Forms. I heard that when you reach the ultimate realm of Arhat Fist, you can attain the Fruit of Arhat. You might be able to do it. Lu Yang joked. Forget it, even the Fruit of Arhat? You might as well ask me to become a monk. You''re not that different from a monk now. Buzz off. I''m still thinking about breaking my chastity after attaining immortality. Freedom. Breaking his state of purity would mean a significant decrease in cultivation speed, but becoming immortal would mean reaching the peak of cultivation and cultivation speed would no longer matter. Arhat Fist Fairy Eternity, who had been silent for a while, seemed to recall something when she heard the key words. Fairy, do you know Arhat Fist too? Lu Yang actually wanted to learn new boxing techniques, the only one he knew now was Imitation Fist. Fairy Eternity showed a dismissive expression: Arhat Fist? What''s that? I''ve never heard of it. I know a higher-level boxing technique. Learn it, and it points directly to the Fruit of Arhat. Do you want to learn? What kind of boxing technique? Arhat Fruit Fist. Lu Yang: Does it have the effect of clearing heat, moisturizing lungs, benefiting the throat, and improving voice? How did you know? Fairy Eternity was very surprised. Could it be that Lu Yang had practiced it before? Chapter 243 – 242: Lu Yang, I Want to Go Out and Play_1 Chapter 243: Chapter 242: Lu Yang, I Want to Go Out and Play_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Arhat Fist, one of the supreme martial arts of the Golden Buddha Kingdom, could theoretically reach the state of Arhat by practicing to the extreme. However, Lu Yang had never heard of anyone being able to practice this martial art. The Arhat Fruit Fist, a martial art created by the immortals, was very close to the state of Arhat judging by its name, differing only by a single character. The effect of practicing it was to cool and moisten the lungs, benefit the throat, and improve one''s voice. If we consider the origins of the martial arts, Arhat Fruit Fist was undoubtedly superior. However, the problem was that Fairy Eternity created it. No need to practice, I can guess what this martial art is for just from its name. Hey, hey, hey, what''s with that look? The Arhat Fruit Fist was created by this immortal. It''s a dignified Immortal-class martial art. That Arhat Fist doesn''t even qualify to be compared with my martial art! Fairy Eternity stamped her foot, feeling that Lu Yang was belittling her. It''s not that I''m belittling you, it''s just that the name of your martial art is unspeakable. It doesn''t sound powerful at all. What do you know, do you think you learn martial arts just to show off, fight and battle others? No, the most important element of martial arts is health preservation. Fairy Eternity lectured Lu Yang, correcting his misconceptions: Isn''t cultivation about living better? And what''s the most important thing about living? It''s the body. For this reason, I specifically created the Health Preservation Boxing, with over a thousand variations including the Arhat Fruit Fist that cools and moistens lungs and benefits the throat, the Little Fennel Fist that dissipates cold and relieves pain, regulates the qi, and harmonizes the stomach. If you take good care of your body, why wouldn''t you become an Arhat? If you can master these thousands of boxing techniques and further integrate them, then you''ll learn this Immortal''s supreme martial art the Fairy Fist! The Fairy Fist, is the martial art that Fairy Eternity used to beat Immortal Eternity to a pulp. Its power is astounding, sending Immortal Eternity scurrying away in a highly disgraceful manner. How about it, want to learn? Fairy Eternity felt it was the right time to impress Lu Yang, so he would stop presuming that she had scammed her way to being an immortal. As one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, how could she be a fraud? I don''t want to learn at all. Lu Yang refused outright. Meanwhile, in reality, Old Turtle crawled out of the lake, his head still spinning. If just one punch possessed such power, if they were to fight seriously, probably not many could withstand their attacks even among those at the Golden Core Stage. Although the other person hasn''t taken action, his combat prowess seems to be on par with this youngster named Meng. Which power produced such a prodigy? With this thought, Old Turtle stopped obstructing and agreed to help the two find opponents. The Old Turtle broke off a tree branch and began to sketch a map in the soft mud. He first drew an irregular oval. This is our current location, by the small lake. If you go south for 10 miles from here, there''s a black leopard with a white spot on its forehead. It''s incredibly fierce and possesses the bloodline of the ancients. Even though its realm is at the early phase of the Golden Core Stage, it can give a mid-stage cultivator a run for his money. If you head further south from the black leopard, there''s a pack of Moon Shadow Wolves. The wolves generally are in the late stages of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the Wolf King is at the peak of the early Golden Core Stage. They never act alone. Meeting one Moon Shadow Wolf implies that a large pack is hidden nearby. You must be very careful. To the east, there is To the west, there is As one of the five rulers of the lake, Old Turtle was surprisingly knowledgeable. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain know the exact locations. They can take you there. Old Turtle still needed to guard the small lake, otherwise, he would be worried that his territory would be completely partitioned by the other four half-step Golden Core Stage creatures within ten days to half a month. Having a small lake as a territory in the dense forest was quite hard-earned. The demon beasts with fixed territories are not difficult to deal with since we know their foundations. What you need to be particularly careful of are the demon beasts that roam the dense forest without a fixed location. These demon beasts are very cunning. They can transform into humans, and they love to ambush and hunt your human race. I have seen no less than 50 people die under these demon beasts'' fangs. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou thanked Old Turtle and set off with the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain to the black leopard''s territory. Lu Yang, Lu Yang, can we discuss something? Fairy Eternity unusually was ingratiating. What is it? How many days are you planning to stay in the dense forest? At least five days, I guess. Lu Yang calculated, fighting various demon beasts, as well as night battles, wouldn''t show off the effect of training if the time was too short. His and Meng Jingzhou''s plan was to continuously fight in the dense forest to gain fighting experience and consolidate their cultivation levels. If they could find an opportunity to form a golden core here, that would be even better. Fairy Eternity counted with her fingers to Lu Yang: Look, I spend my days in the spiritual space doing nothing but eating and sleeping, and watching you two fight when I''m bored. It''s quite boring. They say the meaning of life lies in movement. I feel like I should get out and move around, shouldn''t I? So Fairy, you want to Can you create a Bodhi tree clone for me to use? Fairy Eternity smiled ingratiatingly. Of course, if you really don''t want to let me use it, I can''t help it, but it would be great if you could make a clone for me! Seeing Fairy Eternity indecisive yet looking very expectant, Lu Yang couldn''t help but laugh. What are you laughing at! Nothing, nothing. Lu Yang tried hard to make a very serious face. I can create a Bodhi tree clone for you, but you have to be on your best behavior in the dense forest and not cause a big mess. Also, you must return before Meng Jingzhou and I return to the city. Definitely no problem! Fairy Eternity promised earnestly, I have a broad range of divine sense and can find you at any time. That''s good. Back in reality, Lu Yang halted. What''s wrong? Meng Jingzhou and the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain were confused. They thought Lu Yang had sensed some danger. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nothing much, I just want to use a clone to wander around other parts of the dense forest. A clone? The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain looked at each other, only Meng Jingzhou understood something. Lu Yang held the Bodhi seed, used Earth Escape to retract into the soil, and then used the Tree Planting Sutra. The Bodhi tree rose from the ground and grew two Lu Yangs. The two Lu Yangs simultaneously broke free from the Bodhi tree''s restriction. The original stayed in place, while Fairy Eternity took control of the clone. As soon as she hit the ground, she took off running. She disappeared as soon as she landed, much like the ginseng fruit in legends. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain watched this scene, their eyes nearly popping out. They hadn''t closed their gaping mouths for a long time. A clone?! Whether it was during the Foundation Establishment Stage or even the Golden Core Stage, neither of them had heard of anyone who could perform such skill. These are just trivial magic skills that aren''t worth mentioning. Lu Yang put on a humble expression on purpose, causing the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain to admire him to the extreme. Young Hero Lu, can you control your clone? Lu Yang waved his hands: No need to control, the clone can move on its own. Then your clone needs to be careful. I heard that some cultivators like to ambush solitary cultivators. Quite a few people have gone missing. There there shouldn''t be any encounters, right? Thinking of Fairy Eternity''s carefree face, Lu Yang felt a bit uneasy. Chapter 244 – 243: The Adventure of Fairy Eternity (Extra Update, Asking for Monthly Votes)_1 Chapter 244: Chapter 243: The Adventure of Fairy Eternity (Extra Update, Asking for Monthly Votes)_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Picking and picking mushrooms, found a little mushroom An ancient rhyme echoed in the dense forest. It was soft and pleasing to the ear, light-hearted, suggesting the owner of the singing voice was a lively girl. However, if anyone were to see the actual person behind the singing voice, they would be quite startled. The singer was a bald man with dignified features, cloaked in clothes made of leaves. It was hard to imagine such a person singing a nursery rhyme. Fairy Eternity crouched by the lake, assessing her physical appearance, her eyes turning subtly. Although Lu Yang looks rather nice, he is a man after all. Since Lu Yang is not here, why don''t I change to my original form? Thinking of it, Fairy Eternity did it. It was not easy to come out and play and there was no one around to restrict her. She could do as she pleased. Her hands joined together, held vertically at her lips, lightly uttering a phrase. It resonated with the surrounding area, causing the space around her to blur and distort. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the space returned to normal, the person crouching by the lake was no longer the bald-headed Lu Yang, rather, a 16-17-year-old young woman. The young woman was innocent and exuberant. Her big eyes sparkled, her long hair fell to her waist, wearing a beige dress. Barefooted, she seemed like the young lady of a wealthy household, who had sneakily run away without dressing properly. Hehe, I am really adorable. Fairy Eternity looked at her reflection in the lake, amused by her transformation back to her original form. She sat by the lake, her bare feet kicking in the water, creating ripples. Small fish were attracted by the ripples on the lake''s surface, thinking food had appeared. When they swam closer, they found it was a human playing in the water and swam away disappointed. Although Fairy Eternity could materialize anything in Lu Yang''s spiritual space, it was, after all, a mind-made construct that lacked real sensations. Now, even splashing water felt more enjoyable. The lake water was cold; having her bare feet soaked in was so refreshing that it made her grin with delight. She picked up a twig from the lakeside, using her fairy magic power as a fishing line, winding it around the twig to make a basic fishing rod. Ahem. She didn''t even bother baiting, she directly cast her line, a complete image of doing as she pleased. The fairy power making up the fishing line was just a thin thread. Still, it was the power unique to immortals. The line itself was the best bait, not needing any others. With a sly smile on her face, Fairy Eternity laid down by the lake. Someone knew she had activated a spell to keep her pristine. Despite the mud by the lake, not a single speck of dirt touched her. If Lu Yang was here, he would have recognized that it was the Cleaning Clothes Spell he aspired for; except, Fairy Eternity''s version was more refined and distinguished, in another level. Drawing on this spell exercised almost no energy expenditure. Before long, a big fish was hooked, tightly biting on to the fishing line. The big fish wanted to refine the fairy power on the line, but the gap in power was too great; it was unable to do so. Got a bite? Fairy Eternity sprang up with excitement in her eyes. With a strong flick of her right hand, a fat-headed fish popped out of the water. Oh dear, it''s a fat-headed fish. It''s neither pretty nor tasty and has no nutritional value. Fairy Eternity shook her head in disappointment, patted the fish''s face, signaling it to let go, and threw it back into the lake. Reborn into a tasty animal in your next life. Fairy Eternity reminded the fat-headed fish. Having been spared once, the fish needed to show some gratitude. The fish wasn''t able to comprehend what she was saying. After the fat-headed fish left, various aquatic creatures bit the bait fish, shrimp, crabs, shells, along with many other creatures who only existed after ancient times unbeknownst to Fairy Eternity. Not recognizing some wasn''t an issue, with her rich experiences and culinary skills, she could tell what was edible and what wasn''t with one try. Soon, a pile of aquatic creatures accumulated beside the fairy. She was worried that they might escape, so she mixed lake water with mud to make a clay fence around them. Suddenly, a dark shadow burst from the lake''s surface, covered in spikes; it was like a porcupine, although its spines were much shorter. This lake was many times larger than the one controlled by Old Turtle, and correspondingly, the one who could control this lake had to possess extraordinary power. The shadow was the master of the lake, with the cultivation level at the late stage of the Golden Core. It had swallowed countless Humans and members of the Demon Race when they drank from the lake. When it saw Fairy Eternity, it was overwhelmed by hunger. Even though she seemed to be a just a little girl at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, for some reason, it believed that by eating her, it could immediately break its core to reach Nascent, becoming a Demon Beast in the Nascent Soul Stage. By that time, it would be able to expand its territory further and become stronger. Lu Yang was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and the Clone of the Bodhi Tree could inherit 80% of his strength. In other words, Fairy Eternity''s current Realm was also at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Fairy Eternity blinked, and was swallowed by the lake''s master. The master of the lake was not worried that Fairy Eternity would attack it from inside. It possessed a strong corrosive liquid. Anyone swallowed by it would have the power of their attacks eroded by this liquid, posing no threat to it. Diving Spell Never mind, Little Fennel Fist. Her soft fists hit the stomach wall, making the master of the lake feel like there was a storm raging within it, or even worse. It felt like a tremendous force was stirring its body. Wait, let me Before the lake master could finish begging, the force from the Little Fennel Fist tore the lake master into several pieces. Fairy Eternity held a piece of the lake master''s flesh and swam back to the surface of the lake. Initially, she planned to use the Diving Spell to deal with the lake master. However, she thought that the lake master was a creature she had never seen before and she didn''t know how it tasted. If she used the Diving Spell to dry out the lake master, how could she eat it? So, she changed her mind at the last minute and used the Little Fennel Fist. The Little Fennel Fist, which regulated Qi and stomach, could nourish the opponent''s body when hitting it. However, if the opponent''s body was healthy, this Little Fennel Fist would turn into a death curse. I''m all wet, so uncomfortable. Diving Spell. As the words Diving Spell fell, the water on and around her quickly receded, and an invisible force lifted her up. She stood on the lake''s surface, her hands behind her back, holding a piece of the lake master''s flesh. Humming a tune, she went back to the shore with ease and satisfaction. I wonder what the lake master tastes like. The intuition of the Immortal Cook told her that the taste of the lake master should be good. I don''t have a pan. Fairy Eternity scratched her head, there was not even any decent cookware nearby. But then she saw the lotus leaves on the lake surface and her eyes lit up, I''ve got it! I can wrap it in lotus leaves, cover it in mud on the outside, roast it over a fire, and then it''s ready to eat! She didn''t bring any seasoning, so she improvised, using plants that looked like seasonings round lake as real seasonings. Eternity Truefire. She spit out a flame, which was unknown to the world and existed independently of the one hundred and eight kinds of True Fire. The Eternity Truefire was gentle, baking the food. The food was heated from the inside out and quickly exuded a fresh aroma. Just as Fairy Eternity was about to start eating, a gentle voice sounded behind her. Little girl, why are you here all by yourself? This place is dangerous. Fairy Eternity turned her head, her face filled with confusion and innocence, with a few mud spots on her cheeks from making the Beggar''s Fish. There were four people standing behind her, all at the Golden Core Stage of cultivation. It could be a figment of her imagination, but Fairy Eternity felt they grinned maliciously before their smiles turned into friendly ones. Little girl, where are your family members? (For the alliance leader, Dad DaChuan, a bonus chapter) Chapter 245 – 244 This Meal is Poisonous…_1 Chapter 245: Chapter 244 This Meal is Poisonous_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Who are you? Fairy Eternity looked warily at the four, each of their Cultivation Levels higher than hers C all at the Golden Core Stage. The smile on Lv Chang''s face broadened. The four of them often traversed the dense forest, seemingly fighting Demon Beasts and collecting heavenly treasures like everyone else. However, their true forms were Demon Beasts, secretly killing and looting to steal Storage Rings, which they exchanged for high profits with the humans benefiting from their ill-gotten gains. They had initially planned to negotiate their next steps with the lake owner, but instead, they stumbled upon a young girl here. Her Cultivation Level was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with an innocent and adorable appearance and disheveled clothes. She was probably some influential family''s young miss who had lost her way while training. This was a common occurrence given the vast forests. After all, the highest possible Realm could not just be the Golden Core Stage. According to their knowledge, there was an Elephant Tribe Demon in the vicinity, its Cultivation Level at the Nascent Soul Stage, and its strength was terrifying. Lv Chang had limited exposure and couldn''t recognize what Fairy Eternity was wearing, but he was certain that the material was definitely of high value. A young miss from an influential family training outside was sure to have many valuable items. Even if the family came to investigate, they wouldn''t fear C this was a dense forest where life and death were determined by fate. Who could assure that nothing unexpected would happen during training? At the worst, they could just shift the blame onto the humans themselves C after all, humans often did such deeds anyway. Moreover, the naive little girl was cooking here; easy prey. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having pondered all possible scenarios, ensuring there were no risks, Lv Chang finally emerged and warmly concerned himself with Fairy Eternity''s background. We are cultivators who came to the lake to collect medicinal herbs and didn''t expect to meet you here. This place is very dangerous, inhabited by Demon Beasts that are at the Golden Core Stage. Even we dare not linger here too long. Remembering the Fish King she had casually punched to death just now, Fairy Eternity shook her head and denied, Dangerous? Not at all. That''s because you''ve yet to encounter any. Where are your elders? This place is very dangerous! He went off to challenge a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast. I found it dull, so I ran out Ah, no, he''s not my elder! Fairy Eternity instinctively followed Lv Chang''s words but hastily corrected herself when she realized something was off. Lu Yang was just a junior to her. She was the senior here. After exchanging looks, Lv Chang and his comrades were sure this little girl had sneaked away. Fish King, are you here? Lv Chang secretly communicated with the lake owner via his Spiritual Sense, enquiring about the little girl''s situation and whether they should team up to rob and kill her. Not here? Lv Chang called out several times using his Spiritual Sense but did not receive a response from the Fish King. Did it transform to walk on land and go to other places in search of prey? If so, the lake owner was simply out of luck, leaving the unplanned fortune to only the four of them. Are you looking for the fish? Fairy Eternity''s words startled Lv Chang, how could an outsider sense his Spiritual Sense communication with the lake owner? Then let''s eat. I''ve just finished cooking. The Eternity Truefire turned the branches into ashes and used the remaining heat to warm the Beggar''s Fish. Fairy Eternity scraped off a large chunk of mud from the ashes, knocked off the outer layer of mud, tore open the middle layer of lotus leaves, and a sweet aroma diffused in the air causing Lv Chang and his comrades to take a deep breath. Living in the wilderness for such a long time, they had never smelled such delicious food. Was this the depth of a large clan? Even their wilderness food was different from theirs. Eat, this is the fish you were looking for. Fairy Eternity''s words were seemingly disjointed. As an Immortal Cook, she was also a chef. What a chef enjoyed the most was having her guests enjoy her food. Therefore, Fairy Eternity generously shared the Beggar''s Fish she had just cooked with the four of them. The four of them observed the naive young girl and did not suspect that she could be capable of poisoning the fish. Moreover, the Beggar''s Fish smelled truly delicious. They decided to enjoy the meal before finishing off the young girl. They would act a bit more mercifully then. All four of them found a large rock to sit around and enjoy their food together. Lv Chang took out chopsticks from his Storage Ring and delicately picked up a piece, but the fish was so tender that it fell apart with just a little pressure. Left with no choice, he adjusted his strength and gently picked up another piece. The fish melted in the mouth, and it felt like water, without any distinctive taste, it slipped down his throat effortlessly. Fairy Eternity picked up two small branches from the lake to act as chopsticks. She carefully picked up a piece of fish and ate it, savoring it with great relish. Hmm, delicious. That said, why do you Demon Beasts transform into humans? Fairy Eternity suddenly asked, Isn''t a Demon Beast in its original form more agile in the dense forest? The four of them jumped to their feet, glaring down at Fairy Eternity. How do you know we are Demon Beasts?! I figured it out quite some time ago. Then why didn''t you react at all? Why should I have reacted? Just as Lv Chang intended to compliment her courage, he felt as if the fish that had slid into his stomach had turned into fire. It was burning inside him, breaking all meridians, leaving him weak and beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. Thud Lv Chang fell to the ground, clutching his stomach and writhing in pain. The other three collapsed too, looking incredulously at the harmless-looking Fairy Eternity. The four of them revealed their real forms: Lv Chang was a fox, while the other three transformed into a hedgehog, a snake, and a lynx. Fairy Eternity noticed that the toxicity of the fish meat was not small and that could even corrode Lu Yang''s Wooden Avatar. If it continued like this, she would have returned to Lu Yang''s side soon. She stealthily circulated Eternity Dao Fruit, getting rid of the fish''s poison. What kind of fish is this?! How did you poison it?! Lv Chang''s eyes widened as he tried to distract Fairy Eternity while secretly mobilizing his Cultivation Level to resist the poison. She had seen through their disguise, pretended to be clueless and even invited them for a meal before poisoning them during the meal. This girl was crafty! It''s the Fish King you were looking for. It tried to eat me, but I ate it instead. Fairy Eternity replied innocently, Weren''t you looking for it? It was a bad Demon Beast. Don''t look for it any more. Fairy Eternity wrinkled her little nose, clearly displeased with Fish King''s unreasonable behavior. If this had been ancient times, no Demon Beast would dare to treat her like this. Their behavior was a great disrespect and they should have self-disciplined themselves. Isn''t Fish King a pufferfish?! Lv Chang was shocked. The Fish King was the master of this lake, a pufferfish, who was at the peak of Golden Core Stage and was intensely toxic! More importantly, this young girl was merely at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. How could she possibly defeat Fish King? Attack! Kill her! She ate the fish and is fine, she must have the antidote! Lv Chang and his comrades used their Cultivation Levels to temporarily suppress the pufferfish poison while launching a counterattack. And her Storage Ring, let''s snatch it together! The four of them, all at Golden Core Stage, surrounded the girl at the Foundation Establishment Stage C Lv Chang did not believe this little girl could win, after all. So it turns out that you are all as bad as the big fish! Fairy Eternity was dissatisfied with the attitudes of the four. She was just planning to detoxify the four of them but had no idea they wanted to kill her instead. Chapter 246 – 245: One Punch_1 Chapter 246: Chapter 245: One Punch_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Fairy Eternity was startled and instinctively slapped down. This instinctive reaction was a legacy of ancient battles, and the way she fought now operated on pure inertia. Just as Lv Chang was getting up, he felt as if a huge rock had smashed his head and he fell to the ground with a thud. You are bad folks, Arhat Fruit Fist. Fairy Eternity recalled some unpleasant memories when she heard they wanted to steal her storage ring and slapped one of them. Her tender little hand hid massive force. Coupled with her special force application technique, the four early-stage Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts were knocked down once again to spit out black blood without being able to block her slap. The Demon Beasts had stronger Qi and Blood than the Human race. Now that they had been slapped by Fairy Eternity, their boiling Qi and Blood rapidly cooled. Even the speed of their blood flow slowed down to eventually stop altogether. Their vitality turned into dead silence. Arhat Fruit Fist, clearing heat and moistening lung. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Add to that the deadly poison of the pufferfish, and the four Demon Beasts breathed their last. Less than an hour went by, and five Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts lay dead here. Even the Qilin Immortal dare not bully me, do you four little monsters think you can? Fairy Eternity snorted coldly, hands on her hips, feeling very proud as she spoke. There were people like you in ancient times, always bullying me, I really hate it, it hasn''t changed in three hundred thousand years. Fairy Eternity muttered to herself as she left, quickly shrugged the matter off, and started humming a lively tune, leaving behind four corpses. There were people in ancient times who saw her as a woman, beautiful and easy to deceive. Anyone who tried to trick her ended up invariably being seen through by her intelligence and killed. Picking mushrooms, picking a tiny mushroom Human bodies are so fragile, they can succumb to poison. If they all could learn my Health Preservation Boxing, turning their bodies into great medicine, wouldn''t all poisons be useless then? As for Lu Yang, why didn''t he learn it when I kindly taught him? Even if the Yingtian Immortal and his folks begged me, I wouldn''t teach them, Fairy Eternity leisurely walked, snapped off a branch, and casually transformed it into a magic artifact. She swung it about in the dense forest like holding a peerless sword. She emitted a strange power, and no mosquito dared to approach her. This forest gave her a familiar feeling. She used to dart about in the forest looking for medicinal herbs to increase her realm, or to face the various surprise attacks from those geniuses, long before she had become an immortal. She was well-known at the time, not just because of her beauty, but more because of her formidable fighting capabilities and her mysterious, unpredictable thoughts. No one could figure out what she was thinking or what she would do. But one thing was certain, she was the worst nightmare on everyone''s path to becoming an immortal, the biggest obstacle to their aspirations. At that time, neither Yingtian Immortal nor the Qilin Immortal had gained fame and nobody knew anything about them. Their greatest wish was to defeat the powerful Fairy Eternity, earn a name for themselves with a single battle and get the attention of the world. However, they never realized this wish. Hence, Fairy Eternity was extremely good at handling various dangers and challenges. It was impossible to ambush her in the dense forest. Roar Angry roars from a beast not far away fetched Fairy Eternity''s interest. Before she could get closer, she noticed that the ground was shaking, and the source of shaking was getting closer and closer, as if a giant creature was sprinting. BoomBoom Fairy Eternity hopped onto a giant rock, tip-toed, placed her right hand on her brow and looked ahead: That is With trees collapsing and smoke billowing, a towering figure, taller than the trees of the forest emerged and its coarse back came into the view. A maddened elephant was chasing several people. The elephant was entirely white, just like jade, with six long tusks. Those people were all skilled, all being in the middle and late stages of the Golden Core Stage. However they didn''t dare to resist the frenzied colossal elephant and simply ran ahead for their lives. Fairy Eternity jumped down from the giant rock. The few people were horrified to see Fairy Eternity. They shouted at her desperately: That''s the elephant king in the early-stage of the Nascent Soul Stage! It''s descending from an ancient lineage, the Six-tusked White Elephant. We don''t know why, but it has gone mad. Young girl, run quickly! The Six-tusked White Elephant, although not as prestigious as the Dragon and Phoenix, Taozhu, or Qiongqi in ancient times, was still a famous Demon Race, ranking just after them. They had produced at least three transcendence tribulation stage great powers. The people who were being chased by the Six-tusked White Elephant immediately recognized Fairy Eternity''s cultivation level as the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Compared to the mad elephant king who was also at the primary stage of the Nascent Soul, they didn''t dare to confront it head on. They could well imagine the fate of this little girl if she didn''t runaway. They didn''t want to see this young girl die horribly. The little girl stood still as if she were frightened and didn''t move. One of them suddenly exerted force, trying to drag Fairy Eternity and run away together. To their surprise, Fairy Eternity seemed to merge with the ground. He was extremely astonished. Even though he was in the late Golden Core Stage, he couldn''t move this young girl. What is going on with this little girl? The others also tried to move Fairy Eternity, but all failed. The Six-tusked White Elephant was hot on their heels, they dared not delay and had to keep running. Naughty elephant, your clan leader swore to me once, not to harm the Human race. Fairy Eternity revealed a secret unknown even to the Six-tusked White Elephant''s own clan. Unfortunately, the white elephant was already in rage and wouldn''t listen to anything. Fairy Eternity sighed, if she did not stop this elephant, those people would definitely be done for. Pity this body. She took a deep breath, adopted a posture, clenched her right fist, and placed it at her waist. Fairy Fist. She slowly threw a punch. Young Master Song Hua, and the other young masters, are you all okay? We noticed some commotion over here just now, could it be that you guys accidentally entered the territory of the Six-tusked White Elephant? That''s a place you absolutely shouldn''t enter! The bodyguards rushed over, panting heavily. These individuals were the young masters of the Song Family from the Imperial City, who came to the Demon Suppressing Pass to gain reputation for a future promotion. For safety reasons, the Song Family also hired several bodyguards for them. In the beginning, they were obedient, but later, these individuals found the bodyguards more and more annoying, prohibited from doing this, banned from doing that. If they didn''t do anything, why come to the Demon Suppressing Pass? For a vacation? So they took advantage of the bodyguards'' inattention, and secretly left. They hadn''t gone far when they trespassed into the territory of the Six-tusked White Elephant and inexplicably annoyed it. Seeing Song Hua and the others sitting on the ground, dumbfounded, not knowing what they were looking at. The bodyguards followed their gaze, and were also stunned, lost in a daze. There was a terrifying trench as though a fearsome giant had slithered by, knocking down countless giant trees. At the end of the trench, a white elephant, as big as a small hill, lay on the ground, unconscious. What happened? Song Hua and others couldn''t answer, or didn''t know how to describe the scene just now. A petite girl, sixteen or seventeen years old, in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, facing a raging Nascent Soul Stage giant elephant, with just a punch, toppled the elephant. That punch seemed to have drained the young girl of all her energy, as she softly fell to the ground, her body becoming one with the earth and disappearing from sight. So, you''re saying there''s a Nascent Soul Stage Six-tusked White Elephant nearby? After a day of battling, Lu Yang was panting heavily, sitting on the ground and resting, listening to the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain narrate about nearby dangerous Demon Beasts. That giant elephant is said to have cultivation at the early Nascent Soul Stage, with a strong territorial awareness. Whoever trespasses its territory can expect to be trampled by it, relentlessly. Moreover, it has a temper, facing other beasts at the early Nascent Soul Stage is the same, as long as they dare to enter its territory without a greeting, they will be attacked. Once because of this, it got into a fight with another early Nascent Soul Stage beast. The result was a hard-fought victory for the elephant, while the other beast was killed. Hiss Meng Jingzhou took a cold breath after hearing this, could it be that ruthless? Isn''t it? I know the two young heroes have astonishing fighting capabilities, defeating several Golden Core Stage Demon beasts in a row, and doing it effortlessly. Even so, I presume that facing that Six-tusked White Elephant would be no walk in the park. Therefore, we absolutely must not approach the territory of the Six-tusked White Elephant. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain advised. I understand. Lu Yang nodded, he always listens to good advice. Lu Yang, I''m back. Fairy Eternity''s soul drifted into the spiritual space unnoticed. You''re back so soon? Not even three days yet. Lu Yang was surprised, knowing Fairy Eternity, he felt she would at least play for three days. Umyour wooden avatar is too fragile, I broke it while playing. Fairy Eternity said with a grumble. What did you do? Fairy Eternity stuck out her tongue, feeling somewhat embarrassed about damaging the wooden avatar: Not telling you. If it was Lu Yang''s real body fighting, Fairy Eternity was confident she could knock down the elephant with a punch without harming Lu Yang''s body. Chapter 247 – 246: Twin Golden Cores _1 Chapter 247: Chapter 246: Twin Golden Cores _1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Within the clear lake water, a beautiful figure was swimming, moving gracefully. Her hands parted the water''s surface with their strokes, her grace akin to a fish leaping out of the water in an extreme display of beauty. The figure lay in the lake, going with the flow, enjoying these moments of leisure. On the shore, Lu Yang stood with a helpless expression: Fairy, can you stop swimming here? Swimming is also something you want to control? Splat! Fairy Eternity pouted, her hands came together, and a column of water sprayed from the gaps in her fingers towards Lu Yang, who easily dodged it. I naturally can''t control your swimming, but please don''t swim in my Spiritual Space, it makes me look like my mind is all water. Lu Yang helplessly remarked, wondering why ever since the Fairy came back, she had been unusually fond of playing with water, even creating a lake in his Spiritual Space. Go away, focus on your training, don''t bother me. Fairy Eternity ejected Lu Yang out of the Spiritual Space, appearing to act like the owner of the place. Lu Yang indeed was involved in a process of cultivation training. Now, he was surrounded by three Golden Core Stage wild boars while Meng Jingzhou and the five heroes from Eagle Mountain watched as if it was an entertainment. The wild boars charged around with incredible strength. Lu Yang tried to dodge their attacks and target them from the side, but the wild boars, well-coordinated as they were, gave him no such opportunity. BoomCCC Lu Yang was squarely hit by one of the wild boars and flew away, disappearing into a cloud of dust. You can do it, wild pig, kill him! Meng Jingzhou gleefully cheered from the side. Is Young Hero Lu okay? I can see that one of the three wild pigs is at the mid-stage of the Golden Core, and the other two are at the top of the initial stage of Golden Core, right? The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain were more compassionate and worried about Lu Yang''s safety. Not to worry, if they can''t even defeat him, how can they consider him the number one in their generation? I could do a better job! Meng Jingzhou dismissed their concerns with a wave of his hand. The last time Lu Yang had kicked him off a tree to fight, this time it was bound to happen again. When the three wild pigs wanted to continue their attack, the dust cloud dispersed, but Lu Yang''s figure was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, the wild pigs became alert, trying to evade, but it was too late. A cold glint of light emerged from the ground, and Lu Yang''s three-foot-long Green Peak Sword pierced through a wild pig''s abdomen. The wild pig attempted to resist, but Lu Yang only shook his wrist, changed his sword move, and lightly commanded, Slash. He directly split the wild pig in half, into two parts. With one stroke, a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast was killed. After several days of training in the dense forest, Lu Yang had dealt with more than a dozen different types of Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts. His biggest takeaway was that fighting these beasts was entirely different from sparring with his Senior Brothers and Sisters of the Seek Dao Sect C the Golden Core Stage beasts outside the sect were so easy to defeat. From now on, if he needed a confidence boost, he shouldn''t look to the sect, he should come out and find it. As I have been saying, you have the ability to challenge those beyond your level. Your previous opponents were just too abnormal! Fairy Eternity defended herself within the Spiritual Space. When she had just revived, she wanted to show off her skills through Lu Yang''s body to demonstrate to him what a cross-level challenge meant. However, who could have expected that all those in the Seek Dao Sect were so outrageous? They were high achievers who, even if compared to those talented warriors of ancient times, would still rank at the forefront. She could not defeat them at all. Luckily, she was later able to challenge and defeat those in the Divinity Transformation Stage with Lu Yang''s body, thus reclaiming her dignity due to her exceptional wisdom. The other two wild pigs saw their big brother dead and started to panic and flee. Quick, chase them, we can''t let them get away! Lu Yang reminded Meng Jingzhou. I know, do you need to say it? Meng Jingzhou jumped off the tree, and he and Lu Yang divided the task between them, each chasing after a wild pig. These three wild pigs were known to wander around and ambush humans. They had killed who knows how many human Cultivators, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou certainly couldn''t let them go. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain waited in the original place. In just a few minutes, they heard fighting sounds from not far away, the noises came quickly and also disappeared quickly. By the time the five of them returned to their senses, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were already back, each dragging a wild pig. Our dinner tonight is secured. When night fell, the Three Flavored True Fire rose, illuminating the faces of the seven people, causing them to appear reddish. A wild pig was hung over the fire, slowly being roasted. The sizzling oil dripped on the True Fire, causing the flames to leap up high. I never thought in our lives we would have a chance to eat food roasted using True Fire. All thanks to Young Hero Lu. The Five Heroes marveled, they were surprised that Lu Yang, despite his young age, had already mastered a True Fire. Taking advantage of Lu Yang''s grilling, the Five Heroes were dissecting the other two wild pigs. The Inner Core, skin, tusks, and even the bones, all were valuable items that could fetch a handsome price at the Demon Suppressing Pass. The Inner Core could be used as the primary material for Refining Pills, the skin could be used to forge magic instruments, the tusks could be used as decoration indicating status, and the bones could be used to make broth. Everyone, look. This wild pig has Twin Golden Cores! One of the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain exclaimed. What? Is it really? Hearing this, the Eagle Nosed Big Brother immediately went over to examine it. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou also took an interest and put down their current tasks. They had only heard about Twin Golden Cores within the Seek Dao Sect, but they had never heard of anyone outside the sect who could actually grow two Golden Cores. Displayed on the ground were two Golden Cores, one golden and the other pitch black, seeming to represent two extremes, light and darkness, with a sense of the Way contained within them. The more Lu Yang thought about it, the more extraordinary these two Golden Cores seemed to be. They contained boundless truths. What a great thing indeed. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I can''t believe that I was able to defeat a Demon Beast with Twin Golden Cores in my life, Lu Yang was moved by his own growth. Meng Jingzhou also found it extraordinary. He had never heard of anyone having a black Golden Core. Golden Cores are divided into nine grades. The first grade being the brightest, shining gold, the ninth being the least bright, but also gold. This wild pig, which didn''t look particularly impressive, was able to grow a black Golden Core. Did it have a bloodline of the ancients, or had it encountered some fortune? This wild pig is a descendant of the ancient Mount Pig. It can carry two mountains on its shoulders. The Mount Pig is all guts and no brains, so its status in the Demon Race is not high, The Elderly Big Brother speculated. Living in a dense forest for a long time, he understood a lot about Demon Beasts. So, it must have encountered some kind of fortuitous event? Meng Jingzhou speculated, It is said that there is a rare heavenly treasure in the forest, known as the Twin Lotus. The seeds of the Twin Lotus are one light and one dark. Consuming it can reverse Yin and Yang and change one''s constitution. Could it be that this wild pig inadvertently found the Twin Lotus and after consuming it, grew these Twin Golden Cores, one black and one white? The Old Brother nodded, agreeing with Meng Jingzhou''s speculation: If that is true, this wild pig is indeed very fortunate. There are many people who come to the forest in order to look for the Twin Lotus, but they obtain nothing. Instead, this wild pig managed to consume it. Everyone''s hearts burned with desire. Was there any leftover Twin Lotus where the pig found it? Would it be possible to find clues from its body, follow the vine to get the melon, and locate the Twin Lotus? Fairy, do you have any thoughts? Can you figure out the origins of these Twin Golden Cores? Within the privacy of the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang quietly asked Fairy Eternity. The Twin Golden Cores? Isn''t that black one a gallstone? Fairy Eternity was very puzzled; was it not due to the fact that Mount Pig is all guts that over time it had excreted bile, which accumulated and condensed into a gallstone? She had often seen this situation in ancient times. What were these people talking about? Where did these Twin Golden Cores come from? Lu Yang: Chapter 250 – 249 Twin Lotus (Thanks to book friend ADSlm for the reward) Chapter 250: Chapter 249 Twin Lotus (Thanks to book friend ADSlm for the reward) lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang tried hard to dissuade Fairy Eternity from showcasing her cooking skills by saying, Mortals are not worthy to enjoy a fairy''s culinary artistry. Lu Yang, your mindset is not right. Before great cuisine, everyone is equal. But, I guess we can let it slide for now, Fairy Eternity replied. Fairy understands the greater good, Lu Yang praised generously. He believed that he had saved countless lives and, in his eyes, performed a great act of merit. If becoming immortal through merit was a thing in the Cultivation World, Lu Yang would bet on his chances for it. The seven of them arrived at the Land Money Trade Association, pulling out various demon beast carcasses from their Identity Jade tokens. These were all spoils of war, causing nearby onlookers to gasp in surprise. These are these all Golden Core stage Demon Beasts?! The attendant, the same one who had previously attended to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, could tell at a glance that these demon beasts were all at the Golden Core stage, and all corpses were intact with barely any damage. This was thanks to Lu Yang''s sword technique, aiming for oneshot kills, and Meng Jingzhou''s fists that relied on hidden strength to smash the brain case of the Demon Beasts. Recalling the identities of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the attendant quickly understood the situation. One was a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect needless to say, they possess superior combat capacities and are synonymous with unparalleled power within the same realm. In fact, all disciples of the Five Great Immortal Sects are deemed invincible among their peers. They would be embarrassed to admit themselves as disciples of the Five Great Immortal Sects if they were not capable of punching above their level. However, what the attendant did not know was that within the Five Great Immortal Sects, Lu Yang was particularly formidable, having defeated the strongest Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator in the Five Elements Sect. As for Meng Jingzhou, he came from the main line of the Meng Family. The Meng Family was infamous for stirring up trouble in the Imperial City, and their direct descendants had to be capable; otherwise, they would have been killed off long ago. The attendant also heard that there had been discussion on creating a Meng Family Personal Accident Insurance at the headquarters. Do you two not want the inner cores? The attendant asked, pulling out the inner cores. These were the most valuable parts of Golden Core stage demon beasts and could be used to refine elixirs that improve the chance of forming a golden core. They are very popular among cultivators in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Some cultivators at the Half Step Golden Core stage, who were just one inner core-refined elixir away from truly reaching the Golden Core stage. It''s not important, sell it all, Meng Jingzhou dismissed casually. It didn''t take long for the attendant to appraise the price of these demon beast bodies. Roughly three intact bodies of Mid-stage Golden Core Demon Beasts can buy one Directional Teleportation Talisman; this was the price even after Meng Jingzhou''s family discount. I''ll take five more Directional Teleportation Talismans, Meng Jingzhou, enticed by the deal, purchased another five talismans. Now, he had nine Directional Teleportation Talismans enough to deal with nine Nascent Soul stage Demon Beasts. This level of preparation was enough to traverse the dense forest with ease. Here, four for you, Meng Jingzhou handed four talismans to Lu Yang. Do you have higher-grade teleportation talismans? Meng Jingzhou asked. Higher grade? One that won''t be disrupted by attacks from Divinity Transformation Stage Demon Beasts. Hold on, let me check. Because of their steep price, very few people bought the Directional Teleportation Talismans, and the attendant wasn''t too knowledgeable about them. I''m sorry, but we only stock Nascent Soul Grade Directional Teleportation Talismans here. The Divinity Transformation Grade ones are kept in our headquarters. Would you like us to have some sent over? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Have your headquarters send three over. Meng Jingzhou always puts safety first. Alright. Has there been any news of rare treasures appearing in the forest lately? Lu Yang inquired. The Trade Association provided such a service, claiming that as long as the spirit stones were sufficient, they could find out any information for the client. Of course, this was merely false advertising. At the very least, they did not know the age of the Eldest Senior Sister. The attendant invited them into the soundproof room, activated the Array Method, and prevented outer probe. Important information had to be discussed in private. Someone discovered the Twin Lotus, the attendant got straight to the point. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were both taken aback. Just last night they were talking about this rare treasure and now someone has found a trace of it? Where? The attendant spread out a map, pointing to a lake, It was found in a lake 110 miles south of Demon Suppressing Pass. There used to be a late-stage Golden Core Fish King in that lake. It was a pufferfish spirit that contained intense poison within its body; very few could survive against it at the same stage. It truly was the undisputed ruler. Moreover, the rumors stated that it was allies with four Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts, forming an alliance and causing numerous casualties. Three days ago, someone accidentally intruded the Fish King''s territory, prepared for their imminent death. However, they were not attacked. Instead, on the lakeside were the corpses of the four Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts, all poisoned to death. The subsequent autopsy confirmed this. Additionally, they found the Fish King''s body in the lake, completely broken apart. We speculate that a conflict arose between Fish King and the four Demon Beasts, perhaps over uneven distribution of spoils, leading to internal strife. The four Demon Beasts were poisoned to death by the Fish King, and the Fish King itself was also beaten to a pulp and met its demise. Subsequently, people discovered the Twin Lotus in the lake, which had always been well hidden and guarded by the Fish King. The Twin Lotus will bloom in five days, and quite a number of people have already got wind of the news and are preparing to seize it. The Twin Lotus, huh Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had an interested smile on their faces. They both had not decided on what type of Golden Core to form Lu Yang didn''t want to form a Sword Core, and Meng Jingzhou didn''t want to form a Single Golden Elixir. They both needed external objects to inspire them. Observing the Twin Lotus'' bloom could possibly bring enlightenment for Golden Core formation, and there were such cases in the Sect of Seek Dao. There was a senior brother who happened to observe the blooming of a Twin Lotus while forming his core. Under the moon''s reflection, he viewed the lotus, found enlightenment, and formed a Yin Yang Golden Core, which was extremely powerful for outlandish attacks. Upon activating the Yin Yang Golden Core, ridiculous statements would spew out of his mouth, making it excellent for provoking enmity. Lu Yang knew that senior brother, it was his second senior brother who was still practicing in the Golden Buddha Kingdom. Also, there was the Abbot of the Suspension Temple, the only person in the Five Great Immortal Sects at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He also referenced the Twin Lotus when forming his Golden Core. The Abbot from the Suspension Temple had a lotus pattern on his Golden Core. As a result, whenever he discoursed or gave lectures, lotus flowers would appear from his mouth with each step he took, producing a special effect that was very impressive. This was not the same as magic skills, which were external forces. These effects would naturally occur, being all-natural. This had won the praise of many great powers, showing the effectiveness of the Twin Lotus. The lotus seeds are also delicious, Fairy Eternity reminded Lu Yang about another benefit of the Twin Lotus. She noticed the Twin Lotus when she was killing the Fish King, but at that time, it had not bloomed, and recklessly harvesting it would cause the lotus to lose its spiritual properties. As an Immortal Cook, or to be precise, the only Immortal Cook in the world, it was natural for her not to waste such a precious resource. Lotus seeds can be made into lotus seed soup, which symbolizes many children and blessings. Once you want children, you can cook this for your wife. Lady Fairy, you''re thinking too far ahead. I don''t even have a fiance yet. Sooner or later you will, this is the blessing of an Immortal! Fairy Eternity was brimming with confidence; her blessings have never been proven wrong before. Lu Yang felt that his life was filled with misfortune. Chapter 251 – 250 The Sensible Yellow Bean_1 Chapter 251: Chapter 250 The Sensible Yellow Bean_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Leaving the merchant''s house, and temporarily bidding the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain farewell, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou returned to their inn. They asked the waiter to buy some nice dishes from nearby and deliver them to their rooms. Make sure there''s no tofu, Lu Yang reminded the waiter before heading upstairs. The bed is so much comfortable! Once back in his room, Lu Yang made a flying leap onto the comfortable bed, his face full of bliss. Exactly, sleeping is really comforting, Huang Doudou, who had been dead for over 300,000 years, approved immensely of Lu Yang''s idea. Nowadays she just sleeps in the spiritual space. She sleeps more when in a good mood, and less when in a bad one. It was comforting that her mood was constantly good. Fairy Eternity waited half a day but got no response from Lu Yang. It was only then she noticed that he had fallen asleep, his mouth slightly open, sleeping very deeply. Surviving in the dense forest for the past few days had been too tiring. Lu Yang was constantly on guard, taut like a bowstring. The moment he came into a comfortable environment, he completely relaxed. The situation was pretty the same for Meng Jingzhou; he fell asleep as soon as he hit the bed. Having been pampered since childhood, he could always get what he wanted. He had never suffered like this in the dense forest before. Dear guest, your food has arrived, the waiter knocked lightly on the door. Fearing to wake Lu Yang up, Fairy Eternity temporarily took over his body to open the door. Shush, speak softly, they''re sleeping, Fairy Eternity put her index finger to her lips and spoke in a soft voice to the waiter, reminding him not to be too loud. The waiter handed the food tray to Fairy Eternity and lowered his voice subconsciously, Yes, sir. Fairy Eternity took the food tray, closed the door, placed the food on the table, returned Lu Yang''s body to the bed, and resumed his previous posture, as if nothing had happened. Well, I am so bored, I should sleep too. Fairy Eternity yawned and fell asleep in the spiritual space. As the waiter reached the top of the stairs, he suddenly remembered what he had seen in the corner of his eye in the room. Isn''t there only one person in that room? Who was sleeping? Mysteriously, he felt a chill on his back, as if someone was watching him, and he instinctively quickened his pace downstairs. God bless me, God bless me! I haven''t done anything wrong! This is so comfortable! Lu Yang woke up from the bed. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That smells so good. He saw the table filled with three meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and a soup, and was very surprised. Where did this food come from? He did remember asking the waiter to send up meals when going upstairs, but he didn''t recall opening the door at all.. Do I sleepwalk? Lu Yang scratched his head, thinking that he must be confused due to oversleeping. The choice of the waiter was reasonably good. All the food he delivered had the local characteristics. The taste was also good and the original materials should have been the demon beasts at Foundation Establishment Stage, which could supplement spiritual essence and restore energy. Lu Yang originally wanted to ask Fairy Eternity if she wanted to temporarily take over his body and taste some local delicacies of Demon Suppressing Pass. But finding Fairy Eternity still asleep, he didn''t call her. After eating and drinking, Lu Yang was refreshed and felt like a completely different person from last night. He went to find Meng Jingzhou next door. Are you saying that you want me to teach you the Arhat Fist? Hearing Lu Yang''s request, Meng Jingzhou was somewhat surprised. I thought about it this morning after waking up. I have established myself in magic skills and swordsmanship. What I lack is a set of boxing to show off. There could be unforeseen circumstances in a battle where boxing might be useful. Don''t you already know the Imitation Fist? And then summon Eldest Senior Sister? Meng Jingzhou did think it was a bit too much. If you fought like this, there''s no point in the fight. It''s more like a summoning technique. Moreover, Lu Yang''s Imitation Fist is more like a transformation technique than a form of boxer. Is that convenient? As far as the master is concerned, there shouldn''t be any taboo about it. Although the Arhat Fist is valuable, you can also learn it from Eldest Senior Sister. It''s just a difference between learning it from me and learning it from Eldest Senior Sister. As long as you know the name, you can learn it from Eldest Senior Sister. If Eldest Senior Sister doesn''t know it, she can create a style on the spot based on the name. That''s great. Thinking of being able to learn a new boxing technique, Lu Yang was eager. Would you rather learn Arhat Fist than learning my Arhat Fruit Fist? Fairy Eternity stomped her foot in irritation. The name ''Arhat Fist'' sounds so mediocre, nowhere near as nice as the ''Fairy Fist''. Once you have mastered the Arhat Fruit Fist, you can continue to learn the Sichuan Pepper Boxing, Star Anise Boxing, Cumin Boxing, and thousands of other boxing techniques. Then you can integrate them to become the Fairy boxing method. By then, you will be invincible. Faced with the glamorous future painted by Fairy, Lu Yang sighed, Fairy, if you would just change the name of your boxing, I would learn it. Before the fight, everyone is either using the Eight Extreme Fist or the Shocking Heaven Six Forms,but when it''s his turn, and people ask about his boxing method, he can''t just say it''s the Fairy Body Technique. Half of his momentum would be lost before the fight. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou rented an indoor martial arts field and began to learn Arhat Fist. I won''t tell you about the origins of the Arhat Fist. It''s all pointless reading anywayC when you have time, go and read about it in a book. Meng Jingzhou skipped the related content and went straight to the practical teaching. The overall routine emphasizes breaking the upper part from the lower and breaking the lower part from the upper, pointing to the right and hitting the left, and dichotomy is stressed, featuring unpredictability and rapid changes. At the same time, the power of energy is used to blow the teeth, and the sound is thunderous. With the help of the sound, the power of energy is promoted, like this. Meng Jingzhou stood tall with his chest out, both arms hanging naturally, his eyes fixed straight ahead, opening his left foot to the left for half a step and drawing arcs with both hands from the bottom upwards, in an outward direction. Ha! While Meng Jingzhou displayed the boxing techniques, he was quite like an angry Bodhisattva, majestic as a prison, with a loud voice, faintly showing characteristics of the lion''s roar of Buddhism. There is no end to the sea of bitterness, but the shore is Just a turnaround! This is the Horse Stance Single Whip! This is the Kicking Punch! This is the Roc''s Claw! One by one, Meng Jingzhou displayed the techniques of the Arhat Fist, making Lu Yang''s blood boil. When he demonstrated the whole series of movements, revealing the true essence of the Arhat Fist, it seemed as if a real Arhat was standing in front of Lu Yang, exorcising demons and dispelling evil. Especially when he thought about how the Third Elder''s famous skill ''Shocking Heaven Six Forms'' came from his comprehension of the Arhat Fist, Lu Yang was even more excited. Maybe he could also understand other boxing techniques from the Arhat Fist. By the way, did the Third Elder ever tell you how he comprehended the ''Shocking Heaven Six Forms'' from the Arhat Fist? Lu Yang asked, thinking that he might be able to borrow some ideas. Yes. Meng Jingzhou recalled, The master said that when he was young, he traveled to Golden Buddha Country and met an old man who was proficient in Arhat Fist. The old man was known as the Demon Suppressing Arhat, and he beat the master as if he was beating a grandson. The master was chased around and swiped at like a mouse. In order to avoid being beaten further, he exploded in a desperate situation and created his own boxing technique, the ''Shocking Heaven Six Forms''. Lu Yang: The process of creating this boxing technique was different from what he imagined. So did the Third Elder win against that person at that time? No, the other person was a level higher than the master. Chapter 252 Chapter 252: Chapter 251 Arhat Fist_1 Come, get into a horse stance, assume the correct posture, and start learning Arhat Fist. Lu Yang emulates Meng Jingzhou''s movements, sinks his energy into his Dantian, holds his head high and chest extended, takes a half step to the left with his left foot, and forms an arc with his palms. Ha! Your voice isn''t loud enough, again! Ha! Louder! Ha! Lu Yang''s voice gradually increases until it finally reaches Meng Jingzhou''s standard. My master once told me that shouting during a fight is a way of releasing our limits. The louder the voice, the more real power can be exhibited, even surpassing our usual strength. Your arm should stay level with your line of sight when you punch. Your fist should be tight, imagine you''re holding a stone and squeezing it with all your might, as if you want to shatter it. These are the teachings from the Third Elder when Meng Jingzhou was learning kung fu, now he''s passing them all to Lu Yang. Arhat Fist stresses the unity of the upper and lower body, changing the steps according to the hand, integrating both hardness and softness in the force applied. Your movements are too stiff, they need to flow and be smoother! Meng Jingzhou one-by-one points out Lu Yang''s mistakes and corrects them; all of these are common mistakes when practicing kung fu. Lu Yang has a decent talent in martial arts. As evident from him mastering the Imitation Fist in less than a day, he then modified it into the Lu Style Imitation Fist in the next half day. The sea of bitterness is boundless, turn back and you will find the shore! In no time, Lu Yang gets the hang of it. There is even a sense of compassion shown on his face, he looks like a great virtuous person at a glance. Meng Jingzhou''s earnest teachings echo in Lu Yang''s ears, My master once told me that Arhat Fist is a martial art that persuades people to do good. The so-called ''the sea of bitterness is boundless, turn back and you will find the shore'', if one can lay down their weapons and choose benevolence after learning this art, then the Arhat Fist can be said to be accomplished. What a pity, too many people in this world are ignorant and can''t lay down their weapons to wholeheartedly embrace benevolence. Hence, throughout history, only a few people have been able to truly master the Arhat Fist. Meng Jingzhou places a single hand on his chest, seeming to convey immense wisdom with his demeanor. Poor real humor, too many people in the world than I can''t put the hands of weapons, a good heart, so they can practice to Arhat boxing, only two or three people in history. When learning Arhat Fist, your state of mind is also very important. It''s best to imagine yourself as a disciple of Buddhism. I studied Buddhist scriptures for some time when learning Arhat Fist. Reciting Buddhist scriptures? Lu Yang felt as if he was beginning to see the way forward. Lu Yang doesn''t need to learn Buddhist scriptures now. He had read a few Buddhist scriptures like the Diamond Sutra, Mingwang Sutra, Heart Sutra and the like during his idle time in the Scripture Pavilion. They were quite effective for hypnosis. He slowly closes his eyes, the exquisite face of Fairy Eternity surfaces in his mind. Fairy Eternity, wearing a beige pajamas, tilts her head and looks at Lu Yang. Fairy, could you stand by the side of my spiritual space? I''m recalling the Buddhist scriptures. Oh. Once Fairy Eternity was no longer in his sight, Lu Yang started recalling the Buddhist scriptures. The contents of the Diamond Sutra, the Mingwang Sutra, and the Heart Sutra surfaced before his eyes. Lu Yang contemplated and tried to understand the author''s emotions within the scriptures, placing himself in that context. In reality, Meng Jingzhou watched Lu Yang in surprise. Lu Yang keeps his eyes tightly shut, his movements slower than at the beginning, as if he were an old man, withered as a piece of wood. However, his every action exudes the benign aura of a revered monk. Could it be that this Lu Yang kid is suited for monkhood? Meng Jingzhou secretly speculated. As Lu Yang deepened his understanding of the Buddhist scriptures and the Arhat Fist, his movements became even smoother, like the flow of clouds and water, without the slightest pause. It was as if he had practised hundreds or thousands of times, memorizing the movements by heart and transforming them into instinct. BoomC boomC With every punch Lu Yang threw, a sound like the bursting of air could be heard. A faint echo of Buddhist chants lingered in the air, as if a venerable monk were reading scriptures in the void, teaching the world to be kind to others. Lu Yang practiced arhat boxing with his eyes closed, from dawn until dusk. Seeing that he had little else to teach, Meng Jingzhou squatted at the side, waiting to see when this grandson of his would finally open his eyes. PhewC After completing a set, Lu Yang regulated his breathing and opened his eyes. His pupils were bright, exuding wisdom. Did you master it? Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang in astonishment. It had taken him whole three days to master it, but did Lu Yang achieve it in a day''s work? Is there no justice in the world? I have made some progress. Lu Yang humbly replied. Let''s try it. Meng Jingzhou was eager to see how well Lu Yang had learned. He did not believe that after practicing for half a month, he could lose to Lu Yang who only started learning a day ago. Let''s give it a try. Lu Yang was itching for a sparring session to assess his own skills. Both men stared at each other, assumed their stances simultaneously, and initiated the Arhat Fist, engaging in a pure comparison of skills. Black Tiger Dig Heart! Black Tiger Dig Heart! Downward Hammer Punch! Downward Hammer Punch! Their fists and feet collided with great force, like thunderbolts exploding in the field, causing the old trees surrounding the field to rustle. The two of them matched each other in terms of moves and strength, making it tough to determine the outcome. Who would''ve thoughtyou learned for just one day and you''re already as skilled with the Arhat Fist as I am. Maybe one day, you will fully master the Arhat Fist and be successful in persuading people to be good! It''s just a fluke. Although Lu Yang speaks this way, his smug expression reveals that he is not being modest at all. Just as Lu Yang was about to stay humble for a little longer, he unintentionally glanced at the top of Meng Jingzhou''s head and his expression slightly changed. What''s wrong, is there a problem with my head? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled. No, no problem. Lu Yang avoided eye contact, looking as though he had done something wrong. Meng Jingzhou gave Lu Yang a suspicious look and subconsciously reached for his head. Wait a minute, has something on my head disappeared? Where''s my hair?! Meng Jingzhou took out a small mirror from his jade pendant and inspected his head for a long time. His head was as slick as a watermelon, a sparrow would slip if it tried to land on it. He was bald. Just like an Arhat. In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity was laughing uproariously. Lu Yang, explain to me what''s going on! Meng Jingzhou''s first reaction was to suspect Lu Yang. His hair was part of his body refining process, how could it just fall out without reason? He just noticed, there''s hair all over his feet, freshly shed. I, I also don''t know. Your hair was falling out at an alarming rate while we were sparring. By the time I wanted to alert you, it was already all gone. Lu Yang sounded a bit panicked, he genuinely didn''t understand where the problem was. While saying this, Lu Yang seemed to have realized something and exclaimed: I understand now. What did you understand? Think about it, isn''t the purpose of the Arhat Fist to persuade people towards goodness? Evil comes from worries, and Buddhism talks about the Three Thousand Strands of Worry. Without these three thousand strands, there would be no ill intentions, and one can then move on to being good. Furthermore, doesn''t your appearance resemble that of an Arhat? It matches perfectly with the Arhat Fist! Upon hearing this, Meng Jingzhou sprang at Lu Yang like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. You''re the one who looks like an Arhat! Lu Yang, feeling guilty, turned and ran. I''ve completed the Arhat Fist, you can''t hit me! Your technique is not Arhat Fist at all, it''s a head-shaving technique! Stand still! (Thanks to the book friend 20220115152208435 for the reward of the lordship) Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 253 Chapter 253: Chapter 252: Still Saying You''re Not a Monk_1 The four days passed quickly. When the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain gathered at the city gate as agreed, they looked with surprise at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Young masters, where''s your hair? The elder with the hooked beak blurted out the question when he saw that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had no hair on their heads. He regretted the moment he asked, as the expressions of the two young masters visibly darkened when the subject was brought up. Meng Jingzhou''s hair never grew back, and optimistically, it probably would need a few more days. To apologize, Lu Yang had no choice but to shave his own head to placate Meng Jingzhou''s anger. This whole time, Fairy Eternity never stopped enjoying their plight. The elder with the hooked beak started to ponder, wondering if the two young masters were disciples of the Buddhist sect and had been wearing wigs the entire time? The more he thought about it, the more sense it made. The two young masters never revealed their backgrounds and it was quite possible that they were from a Buddhist sect and were reluctant to show off. Now, to compete for the Twin Lotus, they not only needed strength but intimidating identities as well! As for killing and eating Demon Beasts, there were certain monks in Buddhism who indulged in meat and alcohol, not many, but there were indeed some. Let''s go, muttered Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, uninterested in providing any explanations. Following the map provided by the merchant guild, they quickly arrived at the lake where the Twin Lotus was located. By now, the area surrounding the lake was packed with people. Most of them were at the Foundation Establishment late stage, followed by those at the Golden Core Stage. The Twin Lotus had a miraculous effect on forming the golden core, hence attracting a large number of cultivators who needed to form their golden cores. Its usefulness significantly diminished when one reached the Golden Core Stage, otherwise, just the lake''s owner wouldn''t be enough to guard the Twin Lotus. In the middle of the lake, two lotus flowers were about to bloom, their plump pink buds resembled newborn twins. Everyone''s gaze was fixed on the lotus flowers. This place is full of water, it''s going to be inconvenient to fight when we scramble for the lotus, a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment late stage furrowed his eyebrows. He wasn''t good at water battles and this would be disadvantageous if his opponents specialized in water magic. Drain the water. So saying, he pulled out his storage ring and started storing the lake water with gusto. Seeing this, the others considered it a good strategy and followed suit. The storage ring could only store lifeless things so it was perfect for storing water without affecting the creatures in the lake. That''s the White Tiger Saint Son from the Quadruple Sect! I heard he mastered a set of ruthless skills. Even though he''s only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, he has a fighting chance against those at the half-step to Golden Core Stage! The elder with the hooked beak had been busy gathering information on who might come to compete for the Twin Lotus. The White Tiger Saint Son was one of them. The Quadruple Sect was a renowned First Class Sect famous for its Four Beasts inheritance. Throughout its history, it rarely declined due to its exceptional inheritors. The Central Continent habitually classified sects into different grades. Those without a cultivator at the Spirit Transformation Stage were considered bottom-tier sects. Next up were the Third-Grade Sects, boasting several cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage. Second-Grade Sects had several cultivators at the Refining the Void stage. The First-Grade Sects were home to numerous cultivators at the Unification Stage. Above them, the Extraordinary Sects, were those with a Great Power who had passed the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Over the Extraordinary Sects stood the Five Great Immortal Sects. The public criterion for the Five Great Immortal Sects was the presence of a cultivator who had passed the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and possessed a similar level of strength. However, the true extent of their strength and resources remained a mystery. And that female cultivator, An Ke, the Closed Door Disciple of the Sect Leader of the Clear Moon Sect. Her cultivation level is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. She''s the strongest amongst those at the Foundation Establishment stage in the Clear Moon Sect. Even the Sect Leader once declared that he is not her match at the same level. Rumors had it that the Laurel Fairy Palace backed the Clear Moon Sect, but this always remained unverified. That''s Duan Hongchen, Tianwen Sword. He has killed Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts multiple times. People assumed he had formed his golden core, but in reality, he''s only half a step into the Golden Core Stage, always on the lookout for the right opportunity for golden core formation! The elder with the hooked beak pointed out everyone who was worth noting. Some of them came from various sects and influential families, with exceptional inheritances, while others were local residents of the Demon Suppressing Pass, known for their repute. In comparison, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were less renowned. They were relatively new in the Demon Suppressing Pass, spending their time in seclusion in the dense forest, and rarely interacting with others. Therefore, few people knew about them. Who are those two monks? Disciples of the White Horse Temple? Or the Pagoda Temple? Someone noticed Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the only two bald people in the crowd, standing out among the masses. The White Tiger Saint Son frowned, I''ve visited both the White Horse Temple and the Pagoda Temple with my master before, but I''ve never seen these two. Wild monks? Or are they from some unknown temple? As a member of the Quadruple Sect, he always deemed sects below the First Grade as insignificant, not worth his attention. An Ke remained expressionless. She glanced at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou out of the corner of her eye, compared them to the high-level Foundation Establishment Stage masters in her memory, found no match, and thus paid them no heed. Tianwen Sword Duan Hongchen dismissed Lu Yang and the others since they were only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. His real competitors were those Golden Core Stage cultivators hiding within the crowd. These Golden Core cultivators were here to grab the Twin Lotus for their juniors to form the golden core. They wouldn''t fight too hard, and when encountered with life and death situation, they would be the first to retreat. When Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou heard the crowd speculating that they were monks, their veins bulged in annoyance. You''re a monk! Your entire family is full of monks! This is all your fault, forcing me to shave my head, Lu Yang vented out at Meng Jingzhou first. Meng Jingzhou was well-prepared for this: My fault? Clearly, your Arhat Fist is ridiculously off-track! Just you wait until I write a recommendation letter and send you to the Suspension Temple! With Lu Yang''s qualifications, he was fit to join the Suspension Temple, or saying that Suspension Temple might ardently welcome him was also possible. After all, another being with magical skills comparable to the Eldest Senior Sister was nowhere to be found in the whole world. Lu Yang, are you considering becoming a monk? Fairy Eternity asked, clinging on to him warily. No, the Seek Dao Sect is my home, and I won''t go anywhere else! Lu Yang made his stance clear, that he would always stay as part of the Seek Dao Sect, living or dead. Look, the lotus is about to bloom, someone shouted, capturing everyone''s attention. The Twin Lotus bloomed, releasing a captivating fragrance that provoked a frenzied scramble amongst the crowd. With a tiger''s roar, the White Tiger Saint Son made the first move. A ''king'' character slowly emerged on his forehead, his cheeks sprouted white fur, and his pupils turned vertical, transforming him into an old tiger. The Twin Lotus is mine, no one should try to snatch it! He roared and dashed toward it like a gust of wind. You think it''s yours just because you said so? Arhat Fist! Meng Jingzhou made his move, unleashing the Arhat Fist. His face showed compassion and mercy for all beings, an expression impossible to wear without at least twenty years as a monk. The weight of his fist was astounding; it sent the White Tiger Saint Son sprawling into a mud pool. The White Tiger Saint Son was dazed. This was his first failure in challenging someone above his level. All his fights had always been challenging a superior level, defeating cultivators at Foundation Establishment late stage effortlessly with his Foundation Establishment mid-stage level. He had never been defeated before. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But he had lost this time. I knew they were monks! An Ke was certain her previous guess was accurate. You''re the monk! Meng Jingzhou retorted angrily. A bald head, the Arhat Fist, how can you say you''re not a monk? Chapter 254 – 253 Buddhism Gathering_1 Chapter 254: Chapter 253 Buddhism Gathering_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The Twin Lotus is related to the formation of the golden core, and no one would give it up. Multiple cultivators at the late stage of Foundation Establishment were fighting a chaotic battle. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain knew their limits. They realized they could only use their skills for survival in a dense forest. If they had to confront an enemy head-on, their skills would be inadequate. Moreover, having witnessed the combat abilities of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the Five Heroes doubted that anyone could snatch the lotus away from them. Whoever can defeat an opponent in a higher realm would brag about it as if it were great feat. But look at these two monks. They could fight across a superior realm, achieving consecutive victories. Such combat power was only heard in rumors. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain had never seen such a thing before. Could these two be from the Suspension Temple? Can Suspension Temple recruit two people at once? Considering the abilities of these two young heroes, it might be possible. Meng Jingzhou was ranked second among his peers. One could also say he was second among all the cultivators of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Naturally, his stunning combat power attracted many cultivators to attack him, including those at the Golden Core Stage. Lu Yang, quit standing around watching! Meng Jingzhou took on his opponents with Arhat Fist while calling on Lu Yang to assist him. And here I thought you, the great hero Meng, could single-handedly take on all challengers. Lu Yang teased as he prepared to join the battle. Four cultivators at the late stage of Foundation Establishment attacked Lu Yang. Without looking, Lu Yang sidestepped, easily avoiding the attack. He lightly tapped their bellies with his hands. They felt their stomachs churn and began to vomit violently. Vomiting sound Stop him! The crowd realized that Lu Yang was a cultivator not inferior to Meng Jingzhou and a major adversary in the battle for the lotus. Shatter Mountain Palm! Another cultivator attacked Lu Yang. His palms were iron-blue, hardened by a thousand hammers and a hundred forgeings. His skin was tough as iron, resisting even the heat of a furnace. Drawing a Jail! Lu Yang extended his index finger and lightly drew a circle on the ground. The man''s body suddenly disappeared into the ground. It seemed as if an invisible hand had forcefully dragged him down. This eerie method made everyone shudder. They had no idea how to counter it. A disciple of the Dao of Painting?! someone exclaimed, recognizing Lu Yang''s method. It was just like the artists of the Confucian school who could alter the course of the world with a simple stroke of their brush! Isn''t this guy a disciple of Buddhism? How does he know Confucian techniques? Lu Yang simply smirked and didn''t bother to explain. He kept drawing circles. Despite being surrounded and attacked by the crowd, he was as relaxed as if he were alone in the world. Anyone who neared him was captured and thrown into the jail below ground. Taste my blade, Sky Question! Duan Hongchen secretly took action. The Sky Question blade was gleaming, so bright that others couldn''t open their eyes. Arhat Fist! Lu Yang crouched with his right leg, tense with his left. The power flowed through his body, concentrated in his left fist. Forward he thrust, deflecting the swipe from the Sky Question blade and smashing into Duan Hongchen''s face. Duan Hongchen felt as if a mountain was crashing into him head-on, the force was so massive and heavy that no tricks could defend against it. Life is full of suffering, but salvation lies within reach! Lu Yang attacked continuously, hitting Duan Hongchen. Duan Hongchen felt pain all over his body, as if all of his bones had been disjointed. Duan Hongchen was thrown back, and his vision turned black. Huh? What''s this? The darkness before him wasn''t because he was losing consciousness. Something black was blocking his eyes. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hair? Whose? Without thinking, Duan Hongchen touched his head. So shiny. Whose head was bald? Where''s my hair?! It suddenly dawned on Duan Hongchen. Where was the hair he had so carefully combed? What is the most important thing for a master? To put on a deep fa?ade, giving off an air of mystery. And of course, a crucial element is hair! Now that his hair was gone, he lost half of his mysterious appeal. Be careful, his Arhat Fist can make you lose your hair! Duan Hongchen loudly warned the others. An Ke, who originally wanted to ambush from the dark, turned pale upon hearing these words. If she didn''t get the Twin Lotus, it didn''t matter. She could find other ways to form the golden core. But losing her hair would be a disaster! Run! Without a second thought, she turned and ran! Trying to escape? Clearly, Lu Yang was not one to let his enemies go easily. He chased her relentlessly. Don''t chase me. I don''t want the Twin Lotus anymore! An Ke shouted, attempting to show her goodwill. Trying to catch me off guard, eh? I''m tired of that trick! Lu Yang responded, thinking An Ke might play dirty just like he would. Stop hurting Fairy An Ke! Someone, who was captivated by An Ke''s beauty, tried to stop Lu Yang, but was punched out of the way by Lu Yang, leaving his hair scattered on the ground. Halt, scoundrel! Stop hurting people! One after another, people tried to stop Lu Yang, only to be punched away by his Arhat Fist. Can you do a buzz cut? someone asked Lu Yang in a low voice. Lu Yang nodded. After practicing the Arhat Fist in the martial arts field for four days, he had reaped great benefits and could now craft hairstyles at will. Give me one! Nicely, Lu Yang made his move, sending the man flying. The whole place was in chaos. An Ke was running around the lake with Lu Yang close behind. Anyone who got close to Lu Yang was punched twice and became bald. Luckily, in the end, An Ke''s protector showed up, dragged An Ke away, and didn''t let Lu Yang hit her. Next! Losing his target, Lu Yang quickly found a new one. Lu Yang''s Arhat Fist was as powerful as the genuine one, and it made people bald. Even an accomplished monk would have to agree that it was a true Buddhist technique. Whether they wanted it or not, regardless of their cultivation level, everyone was punched by Lu Yang. Lu Yang was like a lawnmower, leaving nothing hairy wherever he went. First, get rid of this guy! Everyone was furious and no longer focused on grabbing the Twin Lotus. They all aimed at Lu Yang. No one was even bothering with Meng Jingzhou anymore. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain watched this scene by the lake, sweat dripping in fear. They tried their best to minimize their presence, worrying the crowd would take out their anger on them. Conscience of heaven and earth, they were just guides. They had no connection with Lu Yang. Excuse me, what happened here? A gentle voice suddenly rang out. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain were shocked, thinking they were caught. They looked back and saw a man and a woman. They had no idea when they had arrived. The man was sturdy, like a member of the Barbarian tribe. The woman was slim, her face a bit young, with her age not seeming to be high. It was Man Gu and Tao Yaoye. Not long ago, Eldest Senior Sister had found Man Gu and Tao Yaoye, telling them that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had excellent performances during their field training. Therefore, they should also learn from them. So, they took a flying boat and traveled by carriage, finally reaching the Demon Suppressing Pass after twists and turns. At the Pass, they heard that the Twin Lotus was about to bloom, so they came to see what was happening and join in the excitement. Unexpectedly, when they arrived, they saw a group of bald-headed people fighting fiercely in a pit, as if it was a Buddhist gathering. They learned from a bystander that Lu Yang had displayed some sorcery to shave people''s heads, igniting their anger, and was being besieged. Ah, I see. Eldest Senior Sister must have hoped that we would learn from Brother Lu''s courage in bravely facing a group of enemies despite the hardships! Man Gu had an epiphany. Chapter 255 – 254: The Unification Battle Method is Flawless Again_1 Chapter 255: Chapter 254: The Unification Battle Method is Flawless Again_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M May I ask, fellow daoist, do you know the two bald men over there in the mud pit? Tao Yaoye politely asked the beak-nosed leader. At the same time, she was a bit confused, she didn''t recall Lu Yang or Meng Jingzhou being bald. What kind of accident could cause them to go bald? Tao Yaoye paused for a moment, as if she wouldn''t be surprised if any accident happened with these two around. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain thought that Tao Yaoye and Man Gu were here to seek revenge from thousands of miles away, so they quickly shook their heads and said they didn''t know. We just arrived and don''t know these two bald young heroes, just heard that one of them is called Lu Yang who seems to be a Buddhist practitioner skilled in Arhat Fist. Whoever gets hit by his fist will lose their hair. Tao Yaoye: When did Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou become Buddhists? Which Buddhism dares to take these two? To his knowledge, the abbot of Suspension Temple was yelling every day to suppress Daoist Buyu, the sinner. Man Gu pondered for a while and understood the deep intentions of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou: To hide their identities while travelling, Brother Lu and Brother Meng, aware of their flamboyant actions which might involve the Seek Dao Sect, thus both of them shaved their heads, pretending to be Buddhists! Man Gu felt that Eldest Senior Sister lived up to her reputation. When she let them come to the Demon Suppressing Pass to learn from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, she must have predicted the current situation. Isn''t it, they learned quite a lot just upon meeting. Do you two know them? The hook-nosed leader saw Tao Yaoye and Man Gu''s unusual expressions and suspected they knew each other. My name is Tao Yaoye, this is Man Gu, we, as well as Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou over there in the mud pit, are all disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Tao Yaoye explained. Seek Dao Sect?! The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain were shocked, they never expected Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to have such extraordinary backgrounds. Thinking about it, two young heroes could easily defeat the successor of a first-grade sect, the force behind them must be much stronger than a first-grade sect. But coming from the Seek Dao Sect is quite terrifying. The Seek Dao Sect is often considered one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, with a history of over one hundred and twenty thousand years. even longer existence than the Great Xia Dynasty, its profound foundation is unfathomable and there were rumors that the strength of the Seek Dao Sect surpasses all, it''s the leader of the Five Great Immortal Sects! The strongest sect! The hook-nosed leader breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the others were not his enemies, everything would be fine. Then he explained, their group was hired as guides by Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou came here to rob the Twin Lotus. For forming golden core, huh. Tao Yaoye nodded, she and Man Gu were just one step away from the late stage of foundation establishment, also here to look for opportunities in the dense forest to form the golden core. Could it be that Senior Brother Lu intends to find the opportunity to form the golden core in the battle, so he provokes the crowd and allowed himself to be surrounded on purpose? Tao Yaoye skeptically looked at Lu Yang, this was the most probable reason. Lu Yang is under great pressure now.He came here to rob the Twin Lotus, and using the Arhat Fist was purely for self-defense. He didn''t expect that after the Arhat Fist was finished, he would face the rage of nearly a hundred late-stage foundation establishment cultivators, and more than a dozen Golden Core Stage cultivators. Meng Jingzhou was greatly moved. Previously, when he asked Lu Yang for help, Lu Yang surprisingly changed his past style, actively attracted hate, and now no one was paying attention to him anymore. Such loyalty! Lu Yang calmly explained, Fellow daoists, I think there might be some misunderstandings between us. I have a friend who is good at refining. Making wigs is not a problem. After this is over, I can take you to meet him Go to hell! The crowd didn''t listen to Lu Yang''s explanation at all and rushed towards him. Lu Yang''s combat power was extraordinary, he could even defeat someone in the late Golden Core Stage, but facing such a number of cultivators, he still felt somewhat inadequate. Though Lu Yang felt his power was limited, those who besieged him felt he was profoundly powerful. Even though he was only at the late stage of foundation establishment, he could easily handle the siege at his level, could even one in the Golden Core Stage achieve this? Shrink the land! Lu Yang performed the Earth Escape Skill, in order to escape. He''s using Earth Escape Skill! One person in the crowd, proficient in earth attribute laws, broke Lu Yang''s skill. Without saying a word, he attacked the ground, blasted Lu Yang out directly. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang was struggling to deal with enemies from all directions, accidentally spotted Tao Yaoye and Man Gu standing by the lake, and felt like he had seen saviors. Junior Brother Man, come and save me! Lu Yang shouted, Junior Sister Tao, you stand on the shore and help! Seeing this, Man Gu jumped into the mud pit and went to rescue Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou also broke through countless obstacles and came to Lu Yang''s side. At this moment, the three of Eternity Sect had regrouped, displaying enormous fighting power. You all know what to do, right? Lu Yang was like facing a formidable enemy, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu nodded their heads, as if they had a tacit understanding. Unification! The three shouted at the same time, displaying the unification battle method again. Only this time, Lu Yang was the main body, lifting Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. Upon seeing this, the crowd hesitated for a while. Had not seen such a way of fighting, huh? Tao Yaoye watching by the shore paused for a while. She also had not seen this kind of pose. Moreover, Senior Brother Lu asked her to help on the shore, but what was she supposed to do? Lu Yang snorted coldly, a stream of sword qi was transmitted to Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu''s body surfaces, they instantly became extremely sharp, like two sharp swords. Let them witness our might! Lu Yang bellowed. Lu Yang was a Sword Spirit Root, he hadn''t used a sword prior to this because he feared that the Green Peak Sword is too strong, might kill people, but now with Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu in his hands, he wasn''t afraid anymore. These two guys were nearly analogous to blunt instruments, just with an added layer of sword qi, wouldn''t really kill people. Lu Yang, after practicing for several months, his double-hand sword skills found a place to display, he swung Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu, spinning around in the mud pit like a top. Whichever person was contacted directly flew horizontally, even the golden core cultivators hidden in them were not exceptions. After the fall of Eternity Sect, the three of them returned to Seek Dao Sect and practiced how to spin. This time the spinning time was much longer than when they were at Eternity Sect! Keep your distance from them, this move can''t sustain for long! Duan Hongchen, the Heaven Asking Sword, had abundant fighting experience and immediately realized the flaw of this move. Indeed, the three had undergone grueling training, but once the spin cycle elongated, they would eventually be unable to sustain. Senior Brother Lu, I''m about to vomit. Man Gu sent a message to Lu Yang. Me too. Said Meng Jingzhou. Have faith in Junior Sister Tao. Lu Yang responded calmly. Tao Yaoye understood Lu Yang''s intentions upon seeing this. She opened her red paper umbrella, pointed two fingers at her lips, quietly read a spell, and opened an illusion barrier. The illusions that affected people''s cognition enveloped this entire mud pit. What she was best at were illusions. But her target wasn''t the enemy, instead, it was Lu Yang and the others. Those who were originally dizzy instantly felt a lightness in their body as if they couldn''t feel their surroundings, and they were no longer dizzy. In reality, the three of Lu Yang were still fighting, but now it was Tao Yaoye who was controlling the bodies of the three with illusions and their consciousness was isolated from the outside world! Can''t perceive the changes of the body! There wouldn''t be problems with dizziness like this! At this point, there were no more flaws in the Unification Battle Method! Chapter 256 – 255 Reliable Tao Yaoye_1 Chapter 256: Chapter 255 Reliable Tao Yaoye_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Huh, this is a good method! Meng Jingzhou laughed and relaxed a bit. After all, right now it was Tao Yaoye controlling their three bodies, and they didn''t really have to do anything. I thought of this method on the spur of the moment. Don''t underestimate the intelligence of Junior Sister Tao. A glance from me and she understood my intention. Lu Yang was quite pleased with himself for coming up with this trick. At first, Man Gu didn''t understand what was going on and tried to resist the illusion, but Lu Yang calmed him down. This illusion was created by Junior Sister Tao to prevent us from getting dizzy. In reality, the fighting style of the trio was extravagant and bold, reflecting the grandeur of ancient generals sweeping through armies. Tao Yaoye was becoming more and more skilled at controlling the three of them, leaving their opponents dripping wet in defeat. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain exchanged stunned glances after seeing this display. These were indeed students of the Seek Dao Sect with their unorthodox fighting style unlike ordinary cultivators. What kind of strategy is this?! The crowd inside the pit was terrified. Throughout history, when three people attacked at the same time, they were often not in tune with each other or not well-coordinated leading to inability to utilize their full strength. Just like them, they were seven people attacking Lu Yang, but the power they displayed was equivalent to three or four people at most. In contrast, after the combination of the three of Lu Yang, their combat power increased threefold. The perfect coordination allowed them to fully unleash their strength. So, is this the fighting method of Buddhism?! The crowd couldn''t be blamed for guessing as such. People from Buddhism rarely made a move. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were clearly Buddhists, and with Man Gu''s vicious appearance, it was likely that Buddhism nurtured him as a protector. It is rare to witness the fighting style of Buddhism. Today, I finally saw it. It could be considered as boasting in a way. Even when their hair is shaved off, it can grow back again, but the fighting style of Buddhism is not easy to come by. At the edge of the lake, Tao Yaoye was panting from exhaustion. She had to maintain the illusion while figuring out how to coordinate the movements of the three of them to break the blockade. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Probably because Lu Yang had made too many enemies, there was a firm resolution in everyone to not let Lu Yang escape. Since the purpose of this trip is the Twin Lotus, isn''t it enough to just take the lotus? Tao Yaoye used the illusion to conceal her own presence, cunningly jumped into the mud pit, and took the Twin Lotus. The lotus is gone Someone inadvertently glanced back and found out the lotus was no more. Just as he was about to shout, Tao Yaoye stuck her finger out, gently pressing it on the man''s forehead, sending him into a deep illusion. Seeing that the lotus was already in hand, Tao Yaoye took off running, leaving behind only a fading silhouette. The lotus is gone! Finally, someone noticed the most important thing about this trip C the Twin Lotus had been stolen! It was her who took it away! Someone pointed at the distant Tao Yaoye. Chase her! More than half of the people went to chase Tao Yaoye, which finally gave Lu Yang and the others some reprieve. The remaining twenty or so cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment Stage didn''t pose much of a threat anymore. The three of them weren''t worried about Tao Yaoye either. Tao Yaoye was skilled in creating illusions, escaping pursuit was an easy task for her. Even Meng Jingzhou wasn''t confident that he could completely see through Tao Yaoye''s illusion. Among those in the Foundation Establishment Stage, Tao Yaoye''s illusions could be considered the strongest. Only Lu Yang was not afraid of illusions due to the uniqueness of his cultivation technique. Young Hero Lu, Young Hero Meng, Miss Tao told you to wait for her at the Yuanming Inn later. The big brother with the hooked nose ran over to relay the message after seeing Lu Yang and the others defeat the rest of the people in no time. Alright, I got it. You''ve worked hard, Big Brother Eagle. The Big Brother with the hooked nose quickly waved his hand: I wouldn''t dare say that, we didn''t manage to help much this time. Man Gu added: The Yuanming Inn is where Junior Sister Tao and I stay when we''re in Demon Suppressing Pass. Among the top five in their cohort, Tao Yaoye was third, and Man Gu was fourth. Lu Yang laughed: That''s quite a coincidence, the Yuanming Inn is where Meng Jingzhou and I are staying too. Let''s go back; Junior Sister Tao might get back before us. When they returned to the inn, Tao Yaoye was already there waiting for them, leaning against the wall and yawning from boredom, with a wooden box in her right hand. What is up with the three of you dressing like this? Tao Yaoye looked at the trio, her face filled with curiosity. Lu Yang and the other two were wearing black hoods, their faces hidden, looking like they were guilty of something. This type of attire is quite common in Demon Suppressing Pass, but it was unusual for Lu Yang. Lu Yang sighed: Isn''t it because we ran into cultivators who got their heads shaved by me on our way back? We were afraid they would recognize us, so we disguised ourselves. This time, we''ve completely offended all the late-stage cultivators at the Demon Suppressing Pass. Tao Yaoye rolled her eyes: Isn''t that what you asked for? Insisting on using the Arhat Fist? And why would the Arhat Fist cause people to lose their hair? Is it designed to transform people into Arhats? It''s called encouraging people to be righteous, it''s the manifestation of the mastery of the Arhat Fist, and who knew that the Arhat Fist would cause such impressive hair loss? Lu Yang tried to defend himself. Tao Yaoye unofficially disregarded Lu Yang''s argument, she raised the wooden box she had been carrying: The Twin Lotus is here, let''s go upstairs. This was a prime sandalwood box, it could shield against Spiritual Sense detection, ensuring the aura of the Twin Lotus was not leaked. Bidding farewell to the four of you, young heroes. The Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain saluted and bid farewell to Lu Yang. Let''s go, Meng Jingzhou and I are also staying at this inn. What a coincidence? Tao Yaoye was surprised, then remembered Meng Jingzhou''s status, Is it because this inn is the most expensive one at the Demon Suppressing Pass? That''s right, Meng Jingzhou laughed, he always chose the priciest item and accommodations were no exception. The four of them headed over to Meng Jingzhou''s room. Why did you two come to Demon Suppressing Pass as well? Lu Yang asked curiously. Did you two also recklessly ask about the age of Senior Sister and got banished here? A few days ago, I had some insights while cultivating and wanted to find someone to discuss it with. So, I went to Sky Gate Mountain to find you, but Senior Sister told me you weren''t there and that you''d gone to Demon Suppressing Pass with Meng Jingzhou ten days ago. Senior Sister said she had been keeping an eye on you two, noticing that your cultivation progress in Demon Suppressing Pass was quite effective. So, she suggested Man Gu and I come here as well. At first, we wanted to bring Li Haoran along, but for some reason, Senior Sister said it wasn''t safe for Li Haoran to leave the Seek Dao Sect, so he didn''t come. And that''s how the two of us ended up here. After listening, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou broke into cold sweats. Senior Sister was indeed omniscient and omnipotent, able to discern their actions. It was lucky that they had been careful with their words and actions these past few days, not speaking ill of Senior Sister. Meng Jingzhou was feeling particularly fortunate. He remembered when they had just arrived in the dense forest, he said that Senior Sister had banished them to the frontier. It was Lu Yang''s timely reminder that made him change his words, so he was able to avoid calamity. As Tao Yaoye was speaking, she opened the wooden box. Inside the box, the Twin Lotus lay quietly. We went through all that trouble to get the Twin Lotus, how should we divide it up? Lu Yang, I want the Lotus seed! It''s delicious! Fairy Eternity was shouting in the Spiritual Space, pounding the ground to remind Lu Yang. Lu Yang pretended not to hear the commotion in his Spiritual Space. Chapter 257 – 256: Mother–child River and Twin River_1 Chapter 257: Chapter 256: Mother-child River and Twin River_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Back when I was a ruler over a realm, an entire planet was my territory, mine to command, to benefit the world. This Twin Lotus is a new species cultivated by me. Really? Fairy Eternity kept yammering on within Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Initially, Lu Yang treated it as background noise, entering one ear and exiting the other, without paying any attention to what she was saying. But now, Lu Yang was interested. Lu Yang had always thought that natural treasures existed since ancient times and had remained unchanged. For example, valuable medicinal materials, like ginseng and glossy ganoderma, or even commonplace plants like dog tails and dandelions that have been known since the beginning of human history. Being called natural treasures, they were naturally born and nurtured by the earth. Lu Yang had never heard of any natural treasures being cultivated by individuals of great power in later generations. But now, he had heard of such a thing. Tell me, what happened? Lu Yang asked eagerly. Fairy Eternity smiled triumphantly, very pleased with Lu Yang''s attitude. This was how immortals should be treated. To talk about this, I have to mention my own capabilities. That happened after I obtained immortality. As you know, I was quite renowned during ancient times, many people willingly worshipped me. At that time, I was approached by a devout female follower who desired a set of twins. Despite the fact that such a thing was not within human control, she applied for my intervention. Upon reflection, I realized fulfilling such a wish wouldn''t pose any problem, so I set to work. Fairy Eternity was a balanced immortal, she didn''t grant every wish. Originally, I could have concocted an elixir to help the follower give birth to twins, but then I remembered something Immortal Jiuchong once said. Immortal Jiuchong said, ''When one follower makes a wish, ten will want to ask for the same thing.'' Childbirth is an eternal desire. It''s impossible that only one follower would want twins. Even if I created an elixir now, if others request the same from me in the future, what am I supposed to do? Continue to concoct more elixirs? That''s too troublesome. So I thought of a ''once and for all'' solution. Using my highest divine ability, I drew on the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth, extracted the rhymes of the Dao, altered some rules, used whatever methods you can''t understand right now and transformed a river into an immortal artifact. Anyone who drinks from this river can nurture two fetuses in their womb. I named the river Twin River. After a moment of silence, Lu Yang asked, You wouldn''t have whimsically created another river later, called Mother-child River, would you? To make it so that, after drinking the water, a woman could get pregnant and only have girls? No, I didn''t Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Before I created the Twin River, I had already created the Mother-child River. Fairy Eternity looked curious, How did you know about Mother-child River, is it recorded in ancient books? Let''s just say I dreamt about it. Without thinking more about it, Fairy Eternity continued, Living beings that grow in the river are influenced by the river water, undergoing a deviation, or change from the source of their souls. Among these changes, the most obvious was a lotus plant. Originally, it would only bloom a single lotus, but after growing from the Twin River, it would bloom two. I found this interesting, so I named this lotus Twin Lotus? Anticipating Fairy Eternity''s train of thought, Lu Yang blurted out. Sister Lotus. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang: When Yingtian Immortal heard of this, he advised me, saying that calling it Sister Lotus wasn''t good, it didn''t reflect the sense of an immortal creating a plant. He suggested I change the name to Twin Lotus. I liked this name, so I agreed. The taste of the seeds of the Sister Lotus was not bad. I often made porridge with them and served it to Yingtian and the others. Fairy Eternity had previously stated that lotus-seed soup could bless someone with many children and prosperity. She wasn''t just talking; this was really a possibility. With the end of ancient times, I am not sure where Mother-child River and Twin River have gone. Whether someone transformed them into other Immortal Artifacts or hid them somewhere, I do not know. The Twin Lotus, a valuable natural treasure that can assist people in forming the First-Grade Golden Core, was usually thought to be naturally born and nurtured by the earth. No one had considered that it was created by an Immortal, and at first, its purpose wasn''t even to form the Golden Core, but to make porridge. Relying on the Twin Lotus to form a Golden Core is not a real skill. Stick with me, and I will teach you how to form the Invincible Golden Core. Fairy Eternity scoffed at the idea of using the Twin Lotus to form a Golden Core. She thought that the Golden Cores formed this way were far inferior to her own. Even among First-Grade Golden Cores, there are superior and inferior ones. Lu Yang rolled his eyes and ignored Fairy Eternity, then returned to discussing how to divide the lotus. Since the utility of the Twin Lotus is to form a Golden Core, why don''t we all observe the lotuses together, see who gains the insight to golden core formation, and then that person can have the lotuses. What do you think? Meng Jingzhou''s proposal garnered agreement from the other three. Meng Jingzhou fetched a flower vase and placed the Twin Lotus into it. The four individuals huddled together, their eyes transfixed on the Twin Lotus. This scene was a bit eerie, similar to some kind of forbidden ritual conducted by a demonic sect. Luckily, all four of them were Seek Dao Sect disciples, following the Righteous Path, so there wouldn''t be any suspicion. Lu Yang stared hard at the Twin Lotus, hoping, like his Second Senior Brother, to be able to form a strong Yin-Yang Golden Core. Meng Jingzhou etched the image of the Twin Lotus in his mind. After a long period of evolution, the Twin Lotus had the ability to reverse the attributes. Meng Jingzhou tried to use this opportunity to gain insight into the Twin Lotus in hopes of reversing the Yin and Yang, changing his Single Body Spiritual Root into a Harem Spiritual Root. Tao Yaoye, on the other hand, was thinking about incorporating changes in Yin and Yang within her illusion realm to make it more mysterious. If she could integrate the changes within the illusion realm with the insight of the Golden Core, that would be ideal. Man Gu focused on the Twin Lotus, thinking about all the descriptions of the lotus, such as Arising from the filth yet remaining pure, taking a clear ripple but not being carnal, Infinite green lotus leaves connect to the sky, different red lotus blooms reflect the sun. Soon, Man Gu thought of another key question: Can the lotus be eaten? Can it be roasted? So, they sat in silence for two full days. Lu Yang''s eyes were dry from staring at the lotus, so he took out the eye drops that Eldest Senior Sister had given him, put in a few drops, and a felt a lot better. Did any of you gain any insight? He asked. The three of them shook their heads together, they didn''t gain anything. After two days of contemplating and gaining no insights, this suggested that their fate was not tied to the Twin Lotus. Forcing them to form a Golden Core wouldn''t work. It''s not right to just discard it, we went through a lot of trouble to get it. How about we sell it off at the firm and split the Spirit Stones? It''s better to cut losses now than keep trying without any results, suggested Tao Yaoye. Sounds good. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu didn''t have any objections. Lu Yang raised his hand and voiced a different request: I want the lotus seeds. As for the Spirit Stones that will be acquired from the auction, I don''t need that. Is that okay? In Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was causing a ruckus, insisting on having the lotus seeds. To quell this calamity, Lu Yang could only ask for the lotus seeds. Chapter 258 – 257: The Demon Suppressing Passs Expensive Wig _1 Chapter 258: Chapter 257: The Demon Suppressing Pass''s Expensive Wig _1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang''s proposal quickly won the approval of the other three. The most valuable part of the Twin Lotus was the flower; the seeds were not that valuable. The lotus seeds could not grow new Twin Lotuses. The appearance of the Twin Lotus was random. A regular lotus flower, under certain conditions, could become the Twin Lotus. In the words of Fairy Eternity, the essence of the twin was hidden in all lotus flowers. The key was how to stimulate the twin essence. Then it''s decided. Senior Brother Lu will take the seeds, and the three of us will sell the flower and split the spirit stones. Tao Yaoye took out eight lotus seeds and handed them to Lu Yang. The seeds had a unique fragrance. Lu Yang unconsciously sniffed and found it fragrant. The servant of the commercial firm always attended to the guests as usual. When three men in black robes raided the firm, it made him wary. It''s me, One of the men in black said in a low tone. Young Master Meng? The servant remembered the voice belonged to Young Master Meng. Was he accompanied by disciples of the Seek Dao Sect? Then who was the third man in black? Tao Yaoye stood behind the three men in black robes feeling helpless. All the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators at Demon Suppressing Pass had recognized the faces of Lu Yang and his companions. Going out would mean being hunted down. Out of necessity, they had to disguise themselves. Tao Yaoye had always been seen from behind, so he wouldn''t be recognized and could freely move around. The servant didn''t delve into their disguises. Whatever Meng Jingzhou and the others had done didn''t affect their transactions. He led the four of them into the reception room. Meng Jingzhou brought out the Twin Lotus, which captured the servant''s attention. He didn''t expect that the much-discussed Twin Lotus had ended up in Meng Jingzhou''s hands. We want to sell it. How many spirit stones can we get? Forty-thousand spirit stones. Meng Jingzhou frowned, thinking the price was too low. He had to pay five hundred thousand spirit stones for a Phoenix Blood Stone. Tao Yaoye nodded, thinking the price was fair. Meng Jingzhou felt the price was low purely because he was too rich and had no concept of spirit stones. Young Master Meng, if you think the price is too low, our firm is about to hold an auction. The potential bidders are mainly Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators, which is perfect for auctioning the Twin Lotus. What do you think? Meng Jingzhou considered for a moment before saying, Sure, let''s have it auctioned. It had been a long time since he had been to an auction. A day later, the four of them arrived at the auction with their tickets. The firm had released news that the Twin Lotus would be available at the auction, attracting many late-stage Foundation Establishment and half-step Golden Core cultivators. At a glance, all were familiar faces. The auction host was a rare beauty, calling herself Xiao Yue, who was curvy and eye-catching. This was a big attraction for the cultivators of the Demon Suppressing Pass, who always lived on the edge of life and death. The beautiful host warmed up the audience and started with the first auction item. The first auction item is different from usual. Throughout the history of Demon Suppressing pass auctions, this is a unique item. Even I, Xiao Yue, was stunned when I saw it. The beautiful host pulled off the red cloth, revealing the first auction item C a wig. This is a wig that Master Guan spent three days and three nights refining. With this wig, you can change your hairstyle as you wish. What''s more, this wig promotes hair growth. In other words, as soon as you put it on, your hair will grow back in a few days! This is also a rare magic instrument, with a certain defensive function! The emergence of the first auction item instantly brightened the eyes of the crowd below. They were all shaved bald by Lu Yang. What they need most now is a wig! A great thing indeed! The price of wigs in the Demon Suppressing Pass had skyrocketed, and they were all regular wigs far inferior to the one at the auction. Instead of spending money on an ordinary wig, why not spend a bit more to buy a better one? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou remained unmoved. They had lost their hair earlier than the others and now had lush hair growing on their heads, they were not bald anymore. Moreover, it was clear that the refinement level of the wig couldn''t compare to Li Haoran''s. Starting price, five hundred Spirit Stones! Five hundred! Six hundred! Eight hundred! One thousand Spirit Stones! The wig was quickly bid up to a thousand Spirit Stones, something unimaginable in the past. A thousand Spirit Stones for a wig was already its limit. Suddenly, a voice rang out, pushing the wig''s price to a new high. One thousand and five hundred Spirit Stones! Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. It was Duan Hongchen, the cultivator who was the first to be hit by Lu Yang''s Arhat Fist! Duan Hongchen, a Half Step Golden Core Stage cultivator with considerable wealth, believed that a wig worth one and a half thousand Spirit Stones that allowed him to freely choose his hairstyle was worth it! The second auction item is a bottle of elixirs, created by the Master Refiner Wu Ming from the Seek Dao Sect! Senior Brother Wu? Lu Yang was stunned on hearing this familiar name. He was too familiar with Senior Brother Wu. The Ten Bulls Strength Pill was his creation. Senior Brother Wu had unique views on both pill refining and poison concocting. The guests began to discuss excitedly. It''s from the Seek Dao Sect? Items from the Five Great Immortal Sects are rarely found in the market! It must be something good! Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I wonder what the effects of the elixir are. When was the last time an item from the Five Great Immortal Sects appeared? It was from the Five Elements Sect. I heard that the Seek Dao Sect is even stronger than the Five Elements Sect. This item must be extraordinary! Obviously, most grassroots cultivators didn''t know much about the Seek Dao Sect. The beautiful hostess took out a jade bottle containing a few greyish-brown elixirs. Three elixir patterns circled around it, and the fragrance of the elixir was intoxicating. At first glance, it was something extraordinary. This is a bottle of fasting elixir. As soon as this was said, there was disappointment from the audience regarding the second auction item. The Seek Dao Sect might be powerful, but what difference could it make? Could it possibly refine a fasting elixir with different tastes? The hostess was not surprised by the audience''s reaction, as it was within her expectations. She smiled slightly and began to explain. One of the most common methods you use to hunt demon beasts in the dense forest is to poison them. However, demon beasts are naturally sensitive and can discern right from wrong. They will instinctively avoid poison. This is when this bottle of fasting elixir comes into play. This is not an ordinary fasting elixir. Calling it an elixir is a bit of a stretch, it would be more accurate to call it poison, or rather, it is an elixir, but its effect is similar to poison. Its effectiveness is thousands to tens of thousands of times stronger than the common fasting elixir. Just think about it, what would happen to the demon beast after eating this fasting elixir? This is equivalent to consuming tens of millions of fasting elixirs, which far exceeds the tolerance of a demon beast and would cause its stomach to burst instantly. Or as the saying goes, it ate itself to death. The audience gasped. They never thought that a fasting elixir could be used in this way. I suspect Senior Brother Wu made a mistake in refining the elixir and ended up with a bottle of this stuff. He decided to sell it off to recoup some of the losses, Lu Yang made a reasonable guess. It does sound like something Senior Brother Wu would do. Others were not aware of Wu Ming''s background and thought that this was a carefully crafted elixir by Master Wu Ming. With the backing of the Seek Dao Sect, the quality of the elixir was guaranteed. The fasting elixir that could ''feed one till they explode'' was quickly auctioned off for six thousand Spirit Stones per bottle, bought by a cultivator in the Golden Core Stage. Lu Yang and his three companions were all disciples from the Seek Dao Sect and had seen all sorts of good items. The following few auction items were rather uninteresting and failed to capture their interest. This sixth auction item is a piece of red satin. Its age and material are unknown. The beautiful hostess presented the sixth auction item, a long strip of red satin. Huh, this item looks familiar. Fairy Eternity exclaimed. Chapter 259 – 258 Mysterious Red Satin_1 Chapter 259: Chapter 258 Mysterious Red Satin_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Hmm, this thing looks familiar. Fairy Eternity reacted upon seeing the red satin the auctioneer was showing. Fairy, do you know what this is? Lu Yang asked. Fairy Eternity scratched her head, struggling to recall the origins of the red satin. Since she was a bit groggy from sleep, she couldn''t remember what it was for a moment. What was it again? The Covering Sky Fairy Cloth that the Yingtian Immortal used to cover the sun and wrap a whole planet? The cloth woven by Immortal Jiuchong that can turn nothingness into reality at a thought? Or the veil used by Qilin Immortal at his wedding? I can''t remember, but this cloth carries the breath of us five immortals, so it must belong to one of us! Fairy Eternity stated confidently. Lu Yang''s eyes lit up. An unknown piece of cloth with the breath of five immortals must have a significant backstory. It might perhaps be an ancient immortal artifact. The pots and pans of the Eternity Sect were all considered Immortal Treasures. Even those of the Unification stage treated these items as treasures. Thus, the status of this Five Immortal Breath Fabric must be even higher! Fairy Eternity really is useful at critical times! Someone in the crowd raised doubts: Daring to auction off a piece of fabric whose age and material are unknown? Are you just trying to fill the auction with random items because you don''t have many good ones? The auctioneer gave a slight smile, unfazed by the doubt: This piece of fabric was obtained by a cultivator after slaying a demon beast in a secret forest. Even the most experienced appraisers have been unable to determine the material and age of the fabric. This fabric is suspected to be from ancient times, perhaps a possession of an ancient genius. It may have fallen into ownerless oblivion during the Great Era wars. The fabric is extremely durable. If a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator were to try to tear it apart fully, not a single damage could be inflicted. What about cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage? The auctioneer truthfully responded: We haven''t tried. The biggest feature of this satin is its completeness. If it were to be damaged by a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator, the value of the satin would greatly decrease. Red satin, starting bid one thousand spirit stones. The auction house was unsure of the value of the red satin. It was said to be an ancient item, but the satin was too well-preserved, as if it had just been woven, making it hard for people to believe that it was something from 300,000 years ago. Thus, the starting price was set very low. One thousand spirit stones. An Ke from Clear Moon Sect called out, attracted by the beautiful color of the fabric. She wanted to use it to craft clothing, or with some modification, serve as a mantle. One thousand two hundred spirit stones, Tao Yaoye called out. An Ke frowned, not expecting someone to bid against her for the fabric. She turned her head and saw that the bidder was an even more beautiful female cultivator. Seems like she has the same goal. Then she definitely couldn''t afford to be generous! One thousand five hundred spirit stones! Two thousand. Tao Yaoye''s voice was lazy, as if she didn''t care who was bidding. No matter who bid, she would raise the price. Two thousand two hundred spirit stones! An Ke increased the bid again. Three thousand. Tao Yaoye increased the bid without any hesitation. An Ke was a beauty and had many followers. Originally, these people would have helped An Ke raise the bid, but when they saw that the other bidder was a stunning beauty, they all tacitly chose not to help An Ke. Three thousand one hundred Four thousand. An Ke fell silent. She could indeed raise the bid, but there was still the Twin Lotus later. She couldn''t possibly spend all her spirit stones on a piece of fabric. Four thousand spirit stones once, four thousand spirit stones twice, four thousand spirit stones three times, sold! The auctioneer''s gavel fell, indicating that the red satin now belonged to Tao Yaoye. Thank you, Junior Sister, for bidding. I''ll return your spirit stones after the auction! Lu Yang secretly transmitted his voice. It was he who had asked Tao Yaoye to bid. As a man, if he were to bid for satin, people would suspect that the satin hid some secret, thereby driving up the price. But if Tao Yaoye were to auction it, people would just think that the beautiful woman liked the fabric and was happy to spend money on it. There''s no need for thanks between us, Senior Brother. Have you identified the origin of the red satin? Tao Yaoye asked with a smile, revealing two shallow dimples. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment, and then truthfully said: It should be an item from ancient times, with an extraordinary origin. As for what it exactly is, I''m not sure. Fairy Eternity, tragically, began to show early signs of dementia at only sixteen years old. The next few auction items didn''t capture the four''s attention. Only when the auctioneer showed the Twin Lotus did the four sit up straight, curious about how many spirit stones the Twin Lotus could fetch. As soon as the Twin Lotus appeared, the crowd fell silent instantly, their eyes burning with desire. For any cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, the Twin Lotus is a treasure that opens up the future. With a light smile, the auctioneer introduced: Twin Lotus, perhaps many of you here had seen it just a few days ago. This is the very one that appeared in the secret forest a few days ago, and I don''t need to introduce its effect. Starting bid, thirty thousand spirit stones. The eyes of the audience seemed like they were trying to snatch the Twin Lotus away. There was no need for the auctioneer''s introduction at all. Thirty-one thousand spirit stones! I am determined to get the Twin Lotus, thirty-two thousand spirit stones! So many stones and you dare to fight for the Twin Lotus, thirty-five thousand spirit stones! The White Tiger Saint Son of Quadruple Sect sneered at people''s tiny incremental bidding. Thirty-eight thousand spirit stones! An Ke refused to back down. Forty thousand spirit stones! Duan Hongchen of Tianwen Dao Sect shouted. He was just a Twin Lotus away from forming his golden core. Forty-one thousand spirit stones! Forty-four! Forty-five! The price of the Twin Lotus kept rising, making Man Gu unable to conceal his grin. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eventually, the price of the Twin Lotus settled at forty-nine thousand spirit stones. Forty-nine thousand spirit stones once, forty-nine thousand spirit stones twice Meng Jingzhou mused, using the time the auctioneer was calling the bid, to speak loud enough for the nearby people to hear: Those two Buddhist disciples who know the Arhat Fist are really hateful. Could this Twin Lotus carry any clues about those two Buddhist disciples? Fifty thousand spirit stones! The White Tiger Saint Son immediately increased the bid. He was not in a hurry to use the Twin Lotus, but he vowed to find those two Buddhist disciples! Fifty thousand spirit stones were a sum that a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, even if he sold all his possessions, couldn''t afford. Only a core disciple of a large sect like the White Tiger Saint Son could afford it. Fifty-three thousand spirit stones! An Ke increased her bid again. The White Tiger Saint Son calmed down. Although he could still raise the bid, doing so would not only offend An Ke, but it would also exceed the value of the Twin Lotus. With fifty-three thousand spirit stones, An Ke won the Twin Lotus. After the auction ended, Tao Yaoye handed over the red satin to Lu Yang. Fairy, can you now see what this is? Lu Yang asked quietly, hoping the fairy could reveal the origin of the red satin. Fairy Eternity pondered for a moment, trying hard to rummage through her memory. She slapped her hand, revealing an expression of sudden realization, and finally remembered the origin of the red satin from an inconspicuous corner of her memory. Isn''t this the tablecloth from my home! Fairy, you really do feel at home. What do you mean? You really know how to prank your own family. Chapter 260 – 259: Activation of Ancient Barbarian Tribe Bloodline _1 Chapter 260: Chapter 259: Activation of Ancient Barbarian Tribe Bloodline _1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The Four Immortals of the Ancients were often invited by Fairy Eternity as guests in her immortal residence, tasting rare delights. Because of the distinct way Fairy Eternity cooked, she held high standards for both food and utensils. Chopsticks, eating bowls, tablecloths were all nearly indestructible despite countless trials, having passed the test of time and reality, making them incredibly valuable. These utensils inevitably carried the aura of the five immortals. This indirectly shows how unrivaled we Five Ancients are. Simply by sitting, items around us absorb our aura, which doesn''t dissipate even after three hundred thousand years! Fairy Eternity boasted and eagerly praised herself. Or perhaps she was just in good mood seeing the old items. Lu Yang: However, upon thinking, it''s quite okay, getting an immortal''s item for four thousand Spirit Stonesis indeed a bargain. Plus, the cloth cannot be damaged, an absolute treasure. Such a pity, you can''t use this cloth. Fairy Eternity regretfully announced, leaving Lu Yang dumbfounded. Why? This tablecloth was once refined by me. Even though I died once, the fact that it''s refined will not disappear, hence only I can use this tablecloth. So, I''ve spent four thousand Spirit Stones and had Junior Sister Tao bid for it, just to buy a tablecloth for you? Fairy Eternity sincerely said, Second-in-command, I will remember your kindness. In reality, once Tao Yaoye saw Lu Yang procuring the red satin, she saw his expressions changing from elation to disappointment, filled with hope and then hope crushing, the changes were quite dynamic. Senior Brother Lu, what''s wrong? Lu Yang sighed, Nothing much, I just feel like a complete fool. While speaking, he wanted to put the tablecloth in his identity jade pendant. Failed. Fairy, could you please put your tablecloth into my jade pendant? Oh. The tablecloth belonged to Fairy Eternity and couldn''t be directly placed into the identity jade pendant. After the waiter gave Meng Jingzhou the Spirit Stones for auctioning the Twin Lotus, he handed over three Talismans packed in jade boxes. Three Divinity Transformation Level Directional Teleportation Talisman, capable to escape from a Divinity Transformation Stage great demon attack, or send the Divinity Transformation Stage great demon to Demon Suppressing Pass, which can be used in multiple ways. Let''s go. It''s time for the training in the enchanted forest. Lu Yang called others. The four did not forget their purpose for coming to the forest and went directly from the auction to the forest. This time, the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain did not accompany them. Lu Yang and the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain had discussed that most of the Golden Core, Early-Mid Stage, and Demon Beasts they encountered in the outskirts of the forest posed no challenge to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. To achieve the real purpose of training, they needed to delve deeper into the forest where the Golden Core Late Stage Demon Beasts gathered. Due to this, the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain, who had insufficient Cultivation Levels, couldn''t guarantee their safety. As they were active mostly in the outskirts, their knowledge about the deeper parts of the forest was not much, thus their role was insignificant. Senior Brother Lu, would fighting Golden Core Late-Stage Demon Beasts rashly be too hasty? Should we not start from the Foundation Establishment late-stage? Tao Yaoye was somewhat concerned. She and Man Gu had just reached the Foundation Establishment Late-Stage, and should solidify their basis, starting by fighting those at their own level. Tao Yaoye''s opponents had either been Lu Yang or the strongest Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator from the Five Elements Sect, she has not won any match yet. Furthermore, as an owner of Feather Transformation Immortal Body, she was supposed to have superior talent than Single Spiritual Root, yet she only ranked third in her batch, making her lack confidence in her combat skills. Lu Yang smiled, Junior Sister Tao, have some self-confidence. Not many in the Foundation Establishment Stage can beat you, a contemporary genius. Challenging higher stages isn''t as tough as you imagine. Don''t say that you are up against Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Beasts, even if you face Golden Core Early-Mid Stage, you are sure to win, and in this way, you won''t achieve true training experience. Man Gu had a sudden realization, I thought Brother Lu was worried about running into those opponents who had their heads shaved by him and causing lots of trouble, hence wanted to go deeper into the forest. I was thinking too superficially! Lu Yang: Stop saying the harsh truth. Now, the forest periphery has been filled with Lu Yang''s enemies, as long as Lu Yang shows his face, it could cause countless people to chase and kill. By the way, Junior Sister Tao, can you create an illusion? What kind of illusion? Lu Yang, slightly embarrassed, touched his barely growing hair, , Like, we think our hair is still as it used to be kind of illusion. Meng Jingzhou was also nodding. Tao Yaoye: okay. With a slight application of magic, she allowed the four to enter an illusionary realm where the only difference with reality was that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou grew a great deal of hair. I will first find a late-stage Golden Core Demon Beast for Junior Sister to practice on, said Lu Yang. Then, in the spiritual space, he asked Fairy Eternity to expand her divine consciousness to find the nearest late-stage Golden Core Demon Beast. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy, please help. I can help, but first, I want to activate the barbarian bloodline of this young member of the Barbarian tribe, Fairy Eternity rarely saw her own masterpiece and wanted to lend a hand. The barbarians lack detailed records of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, otherwise, Man Gu wouldn''t be unaware of Fairy Eternity''s existence. At the same time, Man Gu didn''t know how to activate the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe and he was currently in the exploration phase. The ancient barbarians of the past would gradually activate their bloodline as their cultivation level increased, but this process was very slow. With the help of Fairy Eternity, the process to activate the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe would be greatly shortened. Once he activates the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, this little barbarian will have a dominant advantage when facing Demon Beasts, which will be very helpful to you! After some thought, Lu Yang agreed that this made sense. Man Gu, I''m going to tell you now how to activate your Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline. Prepare yourself. Although Man Gu did not understand how Brother Lu knew how to activate his bloodline, he trusted that Brother Lu would not deceive him. Alright, I am ready. In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity uttered a sentence, and in reality, Lu Yang repeated it to Man Gu. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline originates from Fairy Eternity. It''s a blessing from the Immortals. You need to spread your arms wide and shout ''Long live Fairy Eternity'', three times. Your body will start to become warm, which is an early sign that your bloodline is awakening. Upon hearing this, Man Gu was taken aback. He hadn''t expected that they, the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, had originated from Fairy Eternity. Next, you have to sing praises of Fairy Eternity''s status, call her the supreme being, the leader among the Five Immortals, incomparable and irreplaceable. Repeat this three times. Have you remembered it all? Lu Yang understood that the awakening ceremony essentially involved flattery of Fairy Eternity. Err what was the first sentence ''May Fairy Eternity perish forever?'' No, it''s ''Long live Fairy Eternity!'' Man Gu opened his arms wide, facing the sky, and shouted loudly: Long live Fairy Eternity! Long live Fairy Eternity! Long live Fairy Eternity! The earnest outcry startled the birds in the trees into flight. As the awakening ceremony progressed step by step, Man Gu felt a surge of heat within his body, as if it was on fire. His skin turned bright red, he grimaced in pain, sweat the size of soybeans trickled down his forehead, and his body felt like it was on the verge of bursting. Huff huff C Gradually, Man Gu''s bloodline returned to normal and the excruciating pain slowly vanished. How do you feel? I feel filled with strength! Then Before Lu Yang could finish saying okay, the sounds of beasts running could be heard from not far away. The sound didn''t come from a single spot either C it echoed from all around, all targeting their location. BoomC The trees fell down, revealing a scale-armored beast with red eyes, staring fiercely at Man Gu. BoomC Behind them, another beast appeared, fixing its gaze on Man Gu, as if he was its sworn enemy. One after another, Golden Core Stage Beasts appeared, encircling the four of them. The beasts'' only target was Man Gu. Senior Brother, is this the single late-stage Golden Core Beast you were talking about for me to practice on? Tao Yaoye asked in a low voice, having never seen such a large setup. Fairy, what''s happening?! Lu Yang realized there was an issue with Man Gu''s Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s bloodline. Hmmm, it seems the activation of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s bloodline wasn''t complete. Rather than suppressing the beasts, it has enraged them But don''t worry, everything is within my expectations! Fairy, look me in the eyes and say that again. Fairy Eternity guiltily averted her gaze: It''s an Immortal''s trial. Chapter 261 – 260 Bloodline Hatred_1 Chapter 261: Chapter 260 Bloodline Hatred_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M I clearly followed the ritual I taught during ancient times; there should be no problems, what''s going on? Fairy Eternity always corrected her mistakes, sought problems, found solutions, and avoided repeating mistakes in the future. Now I understand, the Barbarian Tribe I came to know during ancient times belonged to the first generation. They had a pure lineage and were the primary beneficiaries of my blessings! After three hundred thousand years of inheritance, the proportion of my blessing in the lineage of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe has dwindled. By this generation, it''s extremely low. So, when the proportion of my blessing was high, it had a suppressive effect on the Demon Beasts. When the proportion was low, the Demon Beasts went for their revenge on me? Such cowards, these beasts, not giving me any regard at all. How on earth does Qilin Immortal manage them? The more Fairy Eternity thought about it, the angrier she became, deciding that when she found Qilin Immortal, she would definitely give him a good lesson. Fairy, is there a way to put the ancient bloodline of the Barbarian Tribe in Man Gu back to sleep? Lu Yang had been anticipating the activation of the ancient Barbarian Tribe''s bloodline and its subsequent backlash. After all, it was normal for Fairy Eternity to have enemies given the grievous deeds she had committed while she was alive. It was just that previously, while Fairy Eternity was alive, she could keep them in check. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once Fairy Eternity was gone, the enemies would smell blood and come around. Fairy Eternity mused, I haven''t considered this problem. Let me think If we shout ''Qilin Immortal is a bastard'' no, that might just provoke hostility. Ah, right, we can have Man Gu continuously shout ''May Fairy Eternity live forever''. That would further activate the bloodline and thereby suppress the Demon Beasts! Lu Yang thought this plan was quite unreliable. Let''s fight. It''s just six Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts. The four of us can handle that. Lu Yang sighed, declaring the failure of his golden finger and began to formulate a combat plan. Meng Jingzhou and I will each handle two of the Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts. Junior Sister Tao and Man Gu, you each deal with one. Yes, you two will take on the two late-stage Golden Core Beasts. The four of them came to the forest precisely to find opportunities to fight. Having the plan move up a bit didn''t pose a big problem. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu felt immense pressure. Both had never faced a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast before. Man Gu was under the most pressure and he helplessly said, Brother Lu, I have no objections to your battle plan, but I have a question. What is it? It seems all six Demon Beasts are aiming for me. How am I supposed to fight? Lu Yang: We three will go first and leave one for you. A giant snake patterned python, about ten meters long, was tightly coiled, sliding swiftly on the ground, trying to envelop Man Gu. It had never met Man Gu, but the origin of its lineage kept warning it that this person was very dangerous, and it needed to kill him. Then kill this person! It''s merely a late-stage Foundation Establishment! It coiled tightly around Man Gu, making his breathing difficult. His face turned blue. Suddenly, the python felt lighter; Man Gu, whom it had enveloped, had vanished. The python''s pupils shrank abruptly, sensing trouble. It had unconsciously succumbed to an illusion! Your opponent is me. A beautiful shadow stood behind the giant python holding a red paper umbrella, looking like a woman in a painting. The python turned abruptly and was just about to attack Tao Yaoye when a series of beautiful shadows emerged from behind her, surrounding it. It had fallen into an illusion again! Lu Yang wielded his sword, step by step edging towards two Demon Beasts. The tip of the sword traced a straight line on the ground. Suddenly, Lu Yang flipped his sword upwards, sending dust into the eyes of the two Demon Beasts. The two Demon Beasts opened their Spiritual Sense, looking for Lu Yang. But they couldn''t find Lu Yang at all. In his place, there was a splendid tiger with an exceptional sword in its mouth. The first move of Lu''s Imitation Fist C Tiger Fist! The two beasts hadn''t anticipated this situation, their expressions bewildered. In the moment of their surprise, the mottled tiger lunged with its sword, aiming to slit their throats! The two beasts dodged hastily, the Green Peak Sword narrowly missed them, leaving a cut on their formerly proud coats, leaving blood flowing. However, the beasts quickly acted on their instincts and contracted muscles around the wound, effectively sealing it. In the Golden Core Stage one could mobilize all parts of their bodies! This was exactly why Lu Yang had said that the shortcomings of unification combat could only be remedied at the Golden Core Stage. The tiger was already armed with sharp claws that could scrape flesh and bone off a human. Now, adding the sword in its mouth, its combat power was further enhanced! It was like adding a sword to a tiger''s arsenal. The two beasts struggled to track the mottled tiger, finding no trace of it. Where was it? One of the beasts reacted first, looking down at the ground. Just as its Spiritual Sense was about to spread out to search, it saw the tiger emerging from the ground, thrusting its sword out! It instantly took one of the beast''s front legs! The two creatures tried to counterattack, only to see the tiger dive back into the dirt. To Lu Yang, who possessed the ability to warp earth, this wasn''t soil but a pool of water! Man Gu''s opponent was an armored beast as tall as an adult human. Its scales were finer than those of a fish, appearing like those of a pangolin. Roaring, the armored beast charged toward Man Gu. Not one to be outdone, Man Gu bellowed, May Fairy Eternity bless me, and also charged at the armored creature. The armored beast had never seen a human from the Human race this brave. Just a late-stage Foundation Establishment nobody but he dared compete with it with physical strength? Boom The collision between a human and a beast made a deafening sound. Both sides stumbled backwards, unable to keep their balance, only stopping when they crashed into a big tree. The armored beast treated Man Gu as a formidable opponent. It hadn''t expected the human to have such a horrific body, almost at par with it. As Man Gu gasped heavily, he freely enunciated the name of Fairy Eternity, and his body appeared stronger after each invocation. Fair Eternity bless me! He yelled, and rushed towards the armored beast once more. Like Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou was facing two mid-stage Golden Core Stage beasts. One was a tiger, which had the bloodline of Luwu, the great ancient demon, the other a lion, related to the ancient nine-headed lion. Both were troublesome. These two beasts were even more dangerous than the ones Lu Yang was facing. The two beasts stared menacingly at Meng Jingzhou. The power of their bloodline compelled them to kill Meng Jingzhou as an obstacle, and then kill Man Gu. This was an inextinguishable hatred that came from their bloodline, which could only be ended in death! Tsk, why is my luck so bad? Meng Jingzhou murmured quietly, reaching into his chest pocket. That action caused the two beasts to tighten up, fully alert, ready to dodge anything he might pull out, thereby counterattacking. This was the pride that came from the ancient blood lineage! Meng Jingzhou swiftly hurled an object that shone ominously towards a hidden direction, not aimed at the two beasts at all. With sight exceptional even among Golden Core Stage beasts, the Lion Demon quickly identified what was thrown, and charged after it. The Tiger Demon was left standing still, asking dumbfounded: Human, what did you just throw? A Top-grade Spirit Stone. The Tiger Demon immediately turned and ran off chasing after the Lion Demon. It would seem that bloodline hatred wasn''t that important after all. Chapter 262 - 261: Lus Imitation Fist – Yellow Bean Fist_1 Chapter 262: Chapter 261: Lu''s Imitation Fist C Yellow Bean Fist_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Meng Jingzhou you damned, is this how you fight?! Lu Yang, in his tiger form, erupted in anger, speaking human language after seeing this. While I''m here fighting hard, you''re just throwing around top-grade Spirit Stones! Is this even acceptable?! Yeah, is this acceptable, how come you don''t have a single Spirit Stone? The two demon beasts Lu Yang was fighting with were also angry. Lu Yang: .can you both stop talking, it''s just degrading. The two demon beasts completely ignored him. They''ve fought for so long, were close to losing, while the tiger demon and lion demon, who didn''t do anything, easily earned top-grade Spirit Stones. Those are top-grade Spirit Stones! They''ve lived for such a long time, yet they''ve never had one before. Bloodline feud is indeed important, but one must also consider realism. Why don''t you two go and fight him instead? Lu Yang was fanning the flames, suggesting that the two demon beasts switch targets. Hey hey hey, Lu Yang, you''re being unfair! Meng Jingzhou shouted from a distance, this damn grandson is jealous of my wealth! Stop yelling for now, those two demon beasts are coming back! Lu Yang casually reminded him, causing Meng Jingzhou to pause. Roar A lion''s roar resounded, louder than thunder, it exploded beside Meng Jingzhou''s ears, making his brain dizzy. The lion demon and tiger demon had returned, emitting an intimidating atmosphere. Why are you back? The tiger demon showed a greedy look: Since you could bring out a top-grade Spirit Stone, you must have a lot more. Hand them all over and I''ll spare your life! The mane of the lion demon quivered, viewing Meng Jingzhou like a treasure trove, it threatened fiercely: If not, be prepared for us to capture you, and gobble up all your Spirit Stones! Meng Jingzhou furrowed his brows, snorted coldly: You''re too greedy! Just because he doesn''t want to fight, doesn''t mean he''s afraid of them. You''re just two mid-stage golden core demon beasts, not even worthy of being the Meng Family''s watchdogs! You''re courting death! The tiger demon and lion demon were furious, wanting to tear Meng Jingzhou to shreds! Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Meng Jingzhou stopped fooling around, his eyes wide open, like the eyes of an angry god, his aura was inviolable. Having practiced Arhat Fist continuously, he gained a new understanding of the Shocking Heaven Six Form. Its power surpasses what it was previously! Meng Jingzhou, like a ghost, had erratic and fast footwork, traveling around the battlefield, his fists swinging violently, striking the two demon beasts. The tiger demon and lion demon were careless and ended up taking a solid punch, coughing up blood. They were terrified. They had thought he was just a rich but useless young master since he was splurging money when he first saw them. They had not expected his combat power to be so terrifying! The patterned giant python''s eyes were red, completely enraged by Tao Yaoye. Its snake pupils wide open, searching for that annoying figure, intending to swallow this little girl who had been fooling around with it. Demon beasts were naturally weak in spiritual power. Tao Yaoye, this kind of cultivator who was good at illusions, was their natural enemy. Until now in the fight, the patterned giant python hasn''t even grazed Tao Yaoye''s clothing. Crack With a crisp sound, like a mirror breaking, it revealed the truth hidden behind. Found you! The patterned giant python finally broke through the illusion and found Tao Yaoye. Tao Yaoye seemed to have not expected this sudden change, she just stood there blankly, not knowing what to do. It opened its giant mouth and swallowed Tao Yaoye, who was showing a face of terror and despair. Tao Yaoye struggled desperately but still lost to the patterned giant python, gradually being swallowed. Not far away, Tao Yaoye was holding a red paper umbrella, her figure ghostly, watching as the patterned giant python swallowed its own tail, and she gently shook her head. It may seem like Tao Yaoye was just fooling around with the python, but only she knew how dangerous it was. The patterned giant python was a late-stage golden core demon beast, with all Tao Yaoye''s strength, she can only make it lost in the illusion. If Tao Yaoye were not careful enough, it could break through the illusion and return to reality. She would be in danger if that happened. I lack offensive capabilities. Tao Yaoye realized her shortcoming. If she had Lu Yang''s offensive abilities, she would have defeated the giant python a long time ago. Illusions can kill, but only if the opponent is lost deep within them. Tao Yaoye was confident that she can make any cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage to enter deep illusion, but it becomes much harder at the Golden Core stage. This means she would have trouble killing enemies that are more powerful than her. As for the Feather Transformation Immortal Body, it focuses more on defense rather than offense. Right now, all she could do was to trap the giant python. As Man Gu kept calling the name of Fairy Eternity, the long dormant bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe began to erupt, like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable. Man Gu''s physical body continued to strengthen. At the start of the battle, he was at a disadvantage against the late-stage Golden Core armored Demon Beast. Now, they are on an equal footing. This is an extremely terrifying phenomenon, a Foundation Establishment Stage body being comparable to a late-stage Golden Core Stage. Man Gu realized that it may have been common among the Ancient Barbarian Tribe in the ancient times, and this meant that Fairy Eternity''s blessings elevated the battle power of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. Fairy Eternity is unparalleled in the world! The armored Demon Beast began to harbor thoughts of retreat. It felt threatened by Man Gu, not because of Man Gu''s abilities, but because of the fear originating from his bloodline. The armored Demon Beast''s lineage was both fearful and hateful of Man Gu, but previously the hatred outweighed the fear. But now, the fear gradually outweighed the hatred. Lu Yang transformed into a ferocious tiger, effortlessly dealing with two mid-stage Golden Core Demon Beasts. Just as Lu Yang prepared to kill the two Demon Beasts in one fell swoop, the abnormal noises alerted him to something amiss. Wah From afar, the cry of a baby drifted over, making Lu Yang''s hair stand on end. This place was full of savage Demon Beasts. How could there be a baby? The two Demon Beasts locked eyes, fear flashing mutual in their gazes. It''s coming! Lu Yang was confused: Who? The two Demon Beasts didn''t respond. The baby''s crying sounded closer and closer. Suddenly, the crying stopped. A primitive aura that made everyone''s heart flutter erupted. You''ve been fighting for half a day and you still can''t even handle a few humans? A cold voice echoed in everyone''s ears. Lu Yang transformed back into his human form, holding up the Green Peak Sword to guard. The source of the voice slowly emerged from the forest, revealing its true form: nine snake heads, a massive body standing over ten meters tall. Lu Yang exhaled slowly: Jiuying. Ancient Demon Beast, Jiuying. From the appearance, it wasn''t a side branch of an Ancient Demon Beast like the Tiger or Lion Demons. The opponent was a pure-blooded Jiuying. You two, follow me and kill the sword-wielding human! Jiuying commanded, also drawn by the blood of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. As soon as it arrived at the battlefield, it realized that Lu Yang was considered the strongest among the four. To kill Man Gu, it had to kill Lu Yang first. The two Demon Beasts, aware of Jiuying''s horror, dared not disobey his command. Fairy, what is their realm? Late-stage Golden Core, at the peak. Lu Yang showed a difficult expression. A late-stage Golden Core pure-blooded Jiuying, together with two mid-stage Golden Core Demon Beasts. With his current abilities, he was no match for them. The four of them could escape anytime, thanks to Meng Jingzhou''s directional teleportation talisman. The reason they hadn''t fled, was due to the unspoken agreement between him and Meng Jingzhou. Both realized that this was an excellent opportunity for Man Gu and Tao Yaoye to hone their skills. The enemies were just at the threshold of being formidable and overwhelming. It was an opportunity not to be missed. Lu Yang glanced at Man Gu, who was in the midst of battle with the armored Demon Beast, his Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline continuously being activated. This process should not be interrupted. Meng Jingzhou and Tao Yaoye were both in the heat of battle and couldn''t break away. In that case, he would have to face Jiuying on his own. Hey, hey, hey, you surely can''t beat it! Fairy Eternity was worried for Lu Yang. I can. I have a move that, in theory, should work, but I haven''t used it yet. I need your help, Fairy. Hm? In reality, Lu Yang slowly closed his eyes, and his body swayed lazily as if he had fallen asleep. Jiuying''s nine heads sneered in unison: Sleeping Arhat Fist? It might be of use to me once you reach the Golden Core Stage. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, it''s not the Sleeping Arhat Fist. It''s my self-created technique, the Lu Clan Imitation Fist. Lu Clan Imitation Fist? Jiuying unconsciously repeated the name. As Lu Yang''s movements changed, his form shrank, and his features gradually became more feminine. Just bluffing! One of the Demon Beasts snorted coldly, lunging at Lu Yang. A delicate fist struck the Demon Beast''s face, quick to the extreme. The Demon Beast failed to react in time, and was sent flying by the punch. Jiuying''s expression became solemn, and it fixed its gaze on Lu Yang. Lu Yang had completely transformed, turning into a petite yet extremely beautiful young girl. Lu Clan Imitation FistYellow Bean Fist, please give me your advice! Chapter 263 – 262: The Side Effects of Yellow Beans Punch_1 Chapter 263: Chapter 262: The Side Effects of Yellow Bean''s Punch_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Not far away, Meng Jingzhou witnessed the scene, stumbled, and was almost injured by the Lion Demon''s sharp claws. Damn, Lu Yang, you''re really risking it with these transformations! When Fairy Eternity had first revived, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu had seen how she looked. Farther afield, Man Gu was taken aback, initially thinking that his devout heart had summoned Fairy Eternity and his fighting style became even more fierce. Who did Senior Brother Lu transform into? Only Tao Yaoye, who did not know Fairy Eternity, didn''t understand why Senior Brother Lu''s gender changed suddenly. But it''s so cute. Jiuying had a serious expression, sensing immense danger from Lu Yang; a fatal danger. This is impossible! Unlike the crisscrossing hybrids in the dense forest, he was a direct line of Jiuying''s tribe, the peak of the late Golden Core Stage. In the Demon Race, he was the standout of the Golden Core Stage. How could he feel threatened by someone who was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment? And it was a lethal threat! Lu Family''s Form Boxing, a technique that, while appearing to be boxing, is actually a magic skill inviting a deity''s presence. The objects of imitation for Form Boxing are those who Lu Yang is familiar with and whose power is close to his, such as the Tiger Demon he''s fought before, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu. This method of transformation only slightly enhances Lu Yang''s battle prowess. The other type of objects imitated are those far beyond Lu Yang''s realm, like the Eldest Senior Sister. Once he becomes her, he can borrow her strength, thereby increasing his overall power. However, this situation is uncontrollable. Lu Yang tried to transform into his Eldest Senior Sister before, but the power he borrowed exceeded his capacity, and he was beaten back to his original form by her power. Lu Yang guessed that if Eldest Senior Sister borrowed a portion of her power to him, perhaps he could utilize her strength. But Lu Yang didn''t have the courage to propose this to his Eldest Senior Sister. So, Lu Yang generally used Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing like a summoning technique. Pondering how he could harness the power of the formidable through Form Boxing, it suddenly struck him that he possessed an ancient, powerful immortal in his Spiritual Space. He wondered, if Fairy Eternity willingly shared part of her power, couldn''t he grow stronger? Faced with a malign crisis today, he discussed with Fairy Eternity and immediately performed Yellow Bean Form Boxing. It truly worked. Lu Yang stretched his body, feeling lightweight like a feather, reactive and quick like a bolt of lightning, every part of his transformed body being perfect, without a single flaw, fully demonstrating his power. Moreover, Lu Yang felt a significant enhancement in the power he could use after transforming. It was as though he had undergone a complete makeover. Why do I feel that my brain isn''t working so well right now? Lu Yang hesitated for a moment, feeling that his mind was slower than before. He did not overthink it: Never mind, as long as I am stronger. He held up his sword with his right hand, the shining tip pointing at Jiuying, a confident smile on his face. Have you thought about how you want to die? Seeking death! Jiuying was furious, having never been looked down upon like this before. It howled loudly, with a shrill crying sound like rolling waves, each wave crashing on top of the last. Both of you, attack now! It ordered two Demon Beasts. The beasts knew the horrors of Jiuying, even resistance would be fatal, they dared not disobey and charged towards Lu Yang simultaneously. Lu Yang responded calmly, his eyes undeterred, as tranquil as an ancient well. He took a half-step forward, his toe tapped the ground, slowly drawing an arc. His waist twisted, and with a shake of his right hand, the Green Peak Sword traced a beautiful semi-circle. Slash. The heads of the two Demon Beasts flew five or six meters away, blood spurting out, dying a wrongful death. Verbal Sword- Cut Off, the head flies first. Whoosh A snakehead broke through the spray of blood from the necks of the two Demon Beasts, taking advantage of the blind spot in Lu Yang''s line of sight, and bit towards Lu Yang. The snake''s head revealed a dagger-like venomous fang, a poison from Jiuying that could turn an entire small lake into a dead zone with just a single drop. Lu Yang seized the venomous fang with both his hands, unafraid of the toxicity. The snake''s head, realizing it was in trouble, tried desperately to wriggle free from Lu Yang''s grasp. Lu Yang''s hands looked delicate and harmless, but they held an immense strength that a Foundation Establishment late-stage practitioner shouldn''t possess, firmly pinning down the venomous fang. No matter how hard Jiuying struggled, it couldn''t break free. Lu Yang spread his arms apart and forcefully pulled out the pair of fangs, causing the snake head to howl in pain. Lu Yang took advantage of the opportunity and pinned down the snake''s head. He gave an upward knee kick, and the snake''s head exploded, scattering in all directions! The other eight snake heads took advantage of Lu Yang''s focus on the one head and launched attacks from eight different directions. No matter how superior his skills were, it was impossible to block eight attacks from eight directions! Arhat Fist. Lu Yang threw a series of punches, his expression compassionate, like a Bodhisattva, brimming with pity, his actions accompanied by the echoes of Buddhist mantras, unsurpassed and supreme. The so-called eight-headed attack posed no threat under the Arhat Fist. Not to mention the hair loss prevention benefits that came with the Arhat Fist, it was considered one of the top Buddhist martial arts techniques, unparalleled in power. After transforming into Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang felt that his understanding of the Arhat Fist had improved. Jiuying was sent flying as if he had been pounded by eight fists at the same time. Nascent Transformation Fire! Jiuying used its last resort, the power of its blood, to spew a poisonous fire. Wherever the Nascent Transformation Fire passed, the grass withered, and nothing would grow for a hundred years. The Nascent Transformation Fire was extremely toxic. This fire was only second to True Fire. For a Golden Core Stage practitioner to control such a flame was remarkable. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Three Flavored True Fire. Lu Yang countered with True Fire, and within seconds, the two groups of flames battled each other, causing crackling noises. Just in the blink of an eye, the Three Flavored True Fire overwhelmed the Nascent Transformation Fire, swallowing it up entirely. This can''t be! This can''t be! Jiuying roared like a mad beast. It couldn''t tolerate being beaten by a human of the late stage Foundation Establishment. What kind of demonic magic is this! I told you, it''s Yellow Bean''s Fist, Lu Yang replied, a smile of satisfaction on his face, clearly pleased by Jiuying''s anger. Watching from a distance, Meng Jingzhou felt like something was amiss. Why does Lu Yang''s smile look so simple-minded? Am I looking at it wrong? Lu Yang''s smile faded, and he focused all his energy into the Green Peak Sword, and slowly swung it down. Break! Jiuying felt as though it was nailed in place, unable to move as it watched the Green Peak Sword swing down, closer and closer, and the sword''s reflection featured prominently in its snake''s eyes. The sword descended, akin to the setting sun, symbolizing the end of all things. Jiuying was split into two, its Golden Core within its body exploded, and its blood flowed onto the ground. Fearing the poisonous blood would pollute the forest, Lu Yang used the Three Flavored True Fire again, burning Jiuying''s flesh and blood into charcoal. It smells so good! Lu Yang took a whiff and started to drool. No, no, Jiuying is poisonous, I can''t eat it! Lu Yang suddenly realized his mistake and was conscious of his lapse. Weird, why did I have such a ridiculous idea? Lu Yang felt this was not his usual way of thinking. He tried to think deeply about this problem, but felt it was too troublesome and didn''t want to dwell on it. Oh, Lu Yang, you''re wasting my body. If only you learned my Health Preservation Boxing technique, one punch could have killed Jiuying. Why did you have to go through all this trouble? Fairy Eternity was jumping around in the Spiritual Space. Is that so? Lu Yang felt there was some sense in what Fairy Eternity said, but also felt that something was off. Chapter 264 – 263: Ancient Heritage, Not to be Spoken Lightly_1 Chapter 264: Chapter 263: Ancient Heritage, Not to be Spoken Lightly_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M With Jiuying''s death, Lu Yang and his team seized the momentum, pressing on until the battle was over. Barbarian tribe combat technique One Force Subdues Ten Gatherings! Man Gu roared, his left and right fists cracking together, smashing the armored demon beast''s head flat. The patterned python lost its wits in the illusion, swallowing half of its own body in its confusion. By the time it came to its senses, it was too late to turn the tide. Meng Jingzhou, seeing Lu Yang kill two demon beasts with one strike, felt competitive too. Using the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, he killed the Tiger Demon and Lion Demon outright, not even giving them a chance to escape. Meng Jingzhou and his team were exhausted, but their faces were filled with triumphant smiles. No matter what, they had eventually won this battle. Lu Yang had not used up too much of his strength as he had drawn on the power of Fairy Eternity. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Release! With the end of the battle, there was no further need for him to maintain the appearance of Fairy Eternity. The moment he returned to his original form, Lu Yang felt his mind become more agile, his thoughts no longer singular. What on earth did I just do?! Remembering the foolish actions he had taken, Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat. What you just did was pretty good, very much my style! Fairy Eternity gave Lu Yang a thumbs up, praising him for having the potential of an Immortal. That is the biggest problem! Reflecting on the course of the battle, Lu Yang''s transformation into Fairy Eternity using Yellow Bean''s fist brought about a substantial increase in his combat abilities, so much so that it could be described as a surge. He could guarantee that using Yellow Bean''s fist technique would make him unbeatable in the Foundation Establishment Stage, with no one being able to match him. But the cost was too high. Grinning foolishly, uttering nonsense Fortunately, this time he hadn''t done anything too outrageous, otherwise, how could he show his face in public? Lu Yang secretly determined to treat Yellow Bean''s fist as a forbidden technique, never to be used unless absolutely necessary. Fairy, I can''t easily imitate you in the future, it''s too dangerous. Lu Yang sighed, realizing that the power was exchanged at the cost of his sanity. I don''t think it''s dangerous though? Fairy Eternity was confused. Man, you''re impressive, Lu Yang. You actually killed Jiuying. I never thought your Imitation Fist could be used like that. Meng Jingzhou burst into laughter. It''s a pity though, I can''t learn your Lu Family''s Imitation Fist. Otherwise, if I could transform into my father or grandfather and borrow their strength, I wonder who could beat me! Saying this, Meng Jingzhou wore a regretful expression. But there''s something I can''t figure out. What is it? Jiuying was tough to defeat, why didn''t we just use a teleportation talisman to send it straight to the Demon Suppressing Pass? Meng Jingzhou wondered why Lu Yang had fought so valiantly as if he were ready to die with honor. Was that really necessary? Lu Yang: It''s over, he has begun to be gradually assimilated by Fairy Eternity, his brain wasn''t functioning properly. Senior Brother Lu, who did you transform into just now? Tao Yaoye was curious. She had no idea that Senior Brother Lu knew such a cute little girl. This is an ancient inheritance, not to be spoken of lightly. Lu Yang responded mysteriously, which technically was not a lie. The more people that knew about Fairy Eternity, the more dangerous it became. Until now, they still did not know who had murdered Fairy Eternity, what methods they had used, or their motives. Those who knew of Fairy Eternity''s existence would likely be targeted by the enemy. Currently, only five people knew about Fairy Eternity: Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Eldest Senior Sister, and Immortal Eternity. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu had no choice, they were present when Fairy Eternity was resurrected. As for Eldest Senior Sister, well, who''s to say who would be in danger. Immortal Eternity couldn''t leave the Seek Dao Sect, so he was relatively safe. Come on, let''s tally up the spoils of war. Meng Jingzhou called everyone to dissect the demon beasts and look for valuable loot. Meng Jingzhou was not short of treasures or Spirit Stones, what he enjoyed was the process of reaping the rewards. Jiuying was turned into charred remains by Lu Yang, its demon core split in two and became a waste core, and hence, nothing valuable could be found on it. The two demon beasts that were decapitated by a single sword were rather ordinary; apart from the demon cores and fur. The Tiger Demon that Meng Jingzhou killed had many valuable things like tiger bones and tiger penis, both were yang invigorating, unfortunately, they were of no use to Meng Jingzhou himself. The blood of the Tiger Demon and Lion Demon was rather valuable, a master refiner could refine it and trace it back to its origin, refining a drop of Pure blood of Luwu and Lion. The gallbladder of the patterned python could be used as antitoxin, fetching a good price. Tao Yaoye was the poorest among them. Lu Yang and the others had served as undercover agents in the Eternity Sect and had even contributed a little to the downfall of the Eternity Sect. These tasks gave them contribution points. In contrast, Tao Yaoye, although she had completed many tasks, none were as crucial as the mission of the Eternity Sect. Man Gu peeled off the armored demon beast''s scales. Their hardness and slipperiness made them excellent material for making armor. I''ll take them back for Junior Brother Haoran to have a look. Man Gu put the scales into his jade token. The four quickly packed up. They built a fire and prepared to cook dinner. From going to the auction in the morning, travelling to the dense forest at noon, and engaging in battle in the afternoon, it had been a busy day. It was time to rest and enjoy themselves. Moreover, especially after acquiring such great cooking ingredients, it would be a waste not to have a feast. Can we eat lion? I heard from my tribe that there''s a traditional dish in the Central Plains called lion''s head, which I''ve never tried. Man Gu suggested. After a moment of silence, Tao Yaoye finally said, Isn''t it possible that the lion''s head you''re referring to and the one we have now aren''t the same thing? Aren''t they both called lion''s head? Ah well, lion''s head it is then. We''re eating lion today. Everyone cooperated in the division of labor. While Man Gu had never tasted lion, he often dealt with other demon beasts when he was in the Barbarian tribe, and the processes were similar. He took the task of preparing the lion. Lu Yang cut down a large tree, used the Green Peak Sword to cut it into a three-meter-long stake, and used it to skewer the lion. Meng Jingzhou set up the large automatic barbecue array and put the barbecue stand in place. Tao Yaoye went to scavenge for edibles in the area. The fruits would be a good foil to the meaty meal. The lion, once skinned and gutted by Man Gu, was seasoned with the secret sauce of the Barbarian tribe; skewered by Lu Yang, it was placed on the barbecue stand and the Three Flavored True Fire was lit. On the large automatic barbecue array, the lion was slowly rotating, skewered on a stake. The Three Flavored True Fire sizzled, making the oil seep out and filling the air with a delicious aroma. Man Gu stared at the lion, dazing out as if deep in thought. Man Gu, what''s wrong? Lu Yang thought Man Gu was homesick. I was thinking, the main target of the automatic barbecue array is small skewers. When it comes to roasting whole lambs, whole lions, or other large animals, it struggles, and the heat distribution is uneven. This tests the barbecue master''s skills to a great extent. So, you want to Lu Yang couldn''t quite guess what Man Gu was thinking. I heard that some sects in the Southern Region are good at controlling corpses. Could we learn this magic skill and use it for roasting? Like controlling a lamb''s corpse, letting it roast itself over the fire? Lu Yang: Am I the only sane one left in the Seek Dao Sect? Chapter 265 – 264: Do You Need to Feign Death After Becoming Immortal?_1 Chapter 265: Chapter 264: Do You Need to Feign Death After Becoming Immortal?_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Upon hearing Man Gu''s vision, Lu Yang conjured a vivid picture in his mind: Under the night sky, in a pitch-black, quiet, lonely forest, the bonfire was the only source of light, crackling away and amplifying the silence of the woods. An open goat carcass, its entrails removed and mysterious herbs stuffed into its body, was placed on top of the fire. A strange dance was performed around it, appearing like a ritualistic offering to a malevolent deity. This scene was indeed weird, pushing the boundaries of contemporary human aesthetic appreciation. What a great idea! Truly worthy of the Barbarian tribe. Their cognitive style is very much like that of their ancestors! Fairy Eternity said excitedly, seeing an old friend''s reflection in Man Gu. True, while those barbarians might look dimwitted, they sure are inventive when it comes to food! Mainly, it''s because the Barbarian tribe is highly self-directed and creative. And of course, not to boast, but I contributed a tiny part to that too. Fairy Eternity gestured with her thumb and index finger. Lu Yang believed Fairy Eternity was being too modest. After all, she was the lady who initiated the progress of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. My lady, do you know any magic to control corpses? Fairy Eternity mused, Does the Playing Dead Technique count? It is a magic sought after by the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes. Practiced conservatively, it can be used up to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. No, it does not. Then I don''t. Lu Yang then thought of another question: Have you ever used the Playing Dead Technique after becoming a fairy? He felt that the Playing Dead Technique might have been Fairy Eternity''s survival tactic when she was weak, but after becoming a legendary figure as the leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, she probably wouldn''t need it. Yes, I have. Huh? You still play dead even after becoming a fairy? This confession made Fairy Eternity blush a little, and she chuckled awkwardly. You know I''m not good at handling money. I spent all my spirit stones in a short time and was reduced to poverty. I was too embarrassed to ask for spirit stones from my believers since after all, I am their faith. What should I do if I don''t have any money? I soon came up with an idea. I used the Playing Dead Technique to feign my death. The Yingtian Immortal and the other four would come to mourn for me and give me spirit stones. In this way, I was no longer broke. I used this trick several times and it worked pretty well. Lu Yang: Every aspect of this scenario was problematic to him; he didn''t know where to begin criticizing. Another thing, could Man Gu''s Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline be temporarily sealed? We got lucky this time, attracting only Golden Core Stage demon beasts. If the next time we run into a Nascent Soul Stage beast, then we''d be in trouble. Filled with worry, Lu Yang pondered that if they encountered a Nascent Soul Stage demon beast, Yellow Bean''s fists might not hold up, and they would all have to use their Directional Teleportation Talisman to return to the Demon Suppressing Pass. No worries, Man Gu doesn''t need to seal his bloodline. Didn''t you notice at the end of the battle? Man Gu can suppress the Demon Beast with his bloodline. This indicates that Man Gu''s Ancient Barbarian Tribe Blood can tyrannize demon beasts at the Golden Core Stage and below. The Golden Core Stage demon beasts would flee at the sight of Man Gu, while Nascent Soul Stage demon beasts wouldn''t be affected by Man Gu''s Ancient Barbarian Tribe blood. However, things will be different once Man Gu reaches the Golden Core Stage. Fairy Eternity analyzed in great detail. As expected of the founder of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, she was highly competent in her areas of specialty. Lu Yang heaved a sigh of relief, feeling as if a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders. Otherwise, he would be standing on pins and needles for the next few months in the forest. Would you like to grow your hair longer? I have a solution. Fairy Eternity proposed with a smile. What''s your solution? I have a set of Ginger Fist methods. Once you learn them, you''ll be able to grow lustrous black hair from your bald head! Frankly, Lu Yang was tempted, but considering Fairy Eternity''s unpredictable nature and the absurdity of this so-called ''Ginger Fist'', he couldn''t help but doubt. Something seemed off. Forget it. My hair will grow back in about ten days to half a month. The hair-growing speed of a normal person wouldn''t be this quick, but every night, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stimulated their scalps with spiritual energy to enhance hair growth, which proved to be quite effective. Presently, the four of them were devouring their freshly roasted lion meat. Man Gu was hugging the lion''s head and biting into it. The Golden Core Stage lion''s meat is indeed tender and juicy. Lu Yang''s True Fire technique is fantastic. Generally, barbecue tends to char on the outside while remaining raw on the inside. But under Lu Yang''s precise control, True Fire burns both the interior and exterior of the meat evenly. He has outdone me in this aspect. Meng Jingzhou evaluated. When it came to using True Fire, he was no match for Lu Yang. The fact that he hadn''t even mastered a single True Fire technique was proof that he was inferior to Lu Yang. Actually, Single Body Spiritual Roots inherently possessed a True Fire called Pure Yang True Fire, which could vanquish all ghosts and spirits and would be automatically mastered once the cultivator reached the Golden Core Stage. This was quite a formidable talent, but it didn''t seem that impressive compared to Lu Yang''s abilities. Having eaten their fill, the four prepared to rest. I suggest that Junior Sister Tao and I keep watch for the first half of the night, and Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu for the second half. What do you all think? Agreed. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had experience of spending nights in the forest, so they must take turns keeping watch. If Tao Yaoye and Man Gu were left together and something unexpected happened, like an attack from demon beasts or humans, the two might not be able to respond in time. The forest was not just fraught with demon beasts but also dangerous humans. While spending nights in the forest with the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had encountered human attacks. Luckily, the attackers were mediocre in their cultivation levels and were swiftly defeated by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The night watch started, and Lu Yang noticed that Tao Yaoye had immediately opened up her spiritual sense to scan the surroundings. He reminded her, Don''t keep your Spiritual Sense open all the time, or it will be depleted quickly. The night is long, how long do you suppose you can hold out using it like that? It wasn''t just Tao Yaoye; even Lu Yang, who possessed spiritual sense comparable to those at Golden Core Stage, wouldn''t dare to use it so recklessly. Then, what should I do? Tao Yaoye obediently retracted her Spiritual Sense. Use your eyes to see and your ears to listen. Engage all your five senses to perceive your surroundings. Initially, you might not be accustomed to it, but after a few tries C with your gift C you will easily adapt to this method. Once you get a hang of it, it will prove useful in battles. Don''t rely too much on your Spiritual Sense as one can easily fall into the enemy''s trap if they do. Lu Yang advised, passing on the lesson taught to him by Fairy Eternity. Tao Yaoye nodded and began observing her surroundings as Lu Yang had instructed. Both of them sat quietly, without uttering a single word to each other. In the second half of the night, they swapped shifts. Tao Yaoye jumped onto a tree, laid flat on a branch, and fell asleep leisurely. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, Lu Yang was reminded of their first Skin Peeling Ghost mission to the Shang Family, where Tao Yaoye complained about the bed being less comfortable than the one in the Seek Dao Sect, making it hard for her to sleep. It''s not just me who''s growing up. Chapter 266 – 265 New Acquaintances_1 Chapter 266: Chapter 265 New Acquaintances_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M In the depths of the dense forest, a few weary figures stumbled towards the outskirts of the forest, blood streaming down their bodies. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huff, Huff, Damn, isn''t it said that Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts are solitary creatures, never acting in groups? Why are there so many Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts here? Song Hua complained as he ran. Who knows? Talk later, run now! This is all your fault! After using up the last Directional Teleportation Talisman, you didn''t buy new ones and still dragged us back into the forest! Who knew we''d encounter a situation like this? Ask these two bodyguards, have they ever seen Golden Core Stage Beasts acting collectively? Young masters, can we stop quarreling for now? Our priority is to run to the outskirts of the forest. Once we escape the danger, we can then assign blame. The two bodyguards were drenched in sweat. They knew looking after these young masters would be difficult. They had run into a Six-tusked White Elephant at the Nascent Soul Stage before and now they somehow angered several Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts. What rotten luck! They had been bodyguards for many years and had never encountered such an absurd situation. One of their colleagues had already been killed by the demon beasts chasing them. Their pursuers included a One-eyed Lone Wolf with a ferocious look and bloodlust in its eyes which had already bitten a bodyguard to death. The Lone Wolf had red claws, and when it ran, it looked as if it was travelling on clouds and mist, moving at an astonishingly fast speed. It howled, picking up its speed, charging towards Song Hua and the others. Damn it, it''s a Red Cloud Wolf. It must have been a former pack leader that was expelled after being defeated by a new leader! Song Hua cursed. The One-eyed Lone Wolf, hearing Song Hua''s curses, grew colder in its gaze. It leaped high into the air, lunging its teeth towards Song Hua''s neck. Song Hua turned around, looked at the scene, his face turned white as a sheet, a look of imminent death on his face. Just when he accepted his fate, he heard the sound of a sword whistling by. Hum The sword hum was short but powerful, carrying some indescribable charm. Only a sword master could make such a stroke. The stroke aimed at the One-eyed Lone Wolf, causing it to turn around in a panic. The stroke was swift, and the wolf was too slow to react; there was no chance of escape. It had no choice but to bare its fangs and take the stroke head-on. The Green Peak Sword clashed against the wolf''s fangs, letting out a shrill noise that sent chills down the spine. The One-eyed Lone Wolf had blood all over its mouth, with only half of its sharp fangs remaining. Lu Yang made another move, swinging his sword at the One-eyed Lone Wolf. At the same time, three others engaged the other three demon beasts. Song Hua and the others were bewildered by the sudden arrival of their rescuers, not knowing whether to help or keep running or to stay put. They didn''t get much time to think. The One-eyed Wolf King''s head was sent flying, and it was as dead as it could be. Lu Yang put away his Green Peak Sword, a few drops of wolf blood splashed on his face. Be careful, there''s another demon beast in the sky! Song Hua shouted as a reminder. Golden Core Stage beasts could fly. Song Hua and others planned to fly away initially, but there was a Demon Bird circling in the sky. Anyone who could fly was destined to be targeted by it. The Demon Bird noticed Lu Yang''s existence, it beat its wings, turning into a volley of meteor arrows charging towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang had already noticed the presence of the Demon Bird. Without looking up, he casually lifted his Green Peak Sword. His movement was so casual, like a morning stretch. The Demon Bird directly collided with the tip of his sword, its head pierced through. Are you okay? Lu Yang asked with concern. Who are you Song Hua and others were flabbergasted. Lu Yang''s displayed realm was the late Foundation Establishment stage, but how could someone at that stage kill a One-eyed Lone Wolf and a Demon Bird? Tch, you''re still one step ahead of me. Meng Jingzhou killed a demon beast while speaking, his fists covered in beast''s blood. Meng Jingzhou? Song Hua''s eyes widened, recognizing Meng Jingzhou. You arethe third son of the Song Family, Song Hua? Meng Jingzhou was a bit uncertain, mainly because the other party looked too disheveled, his face covered in dirt. He seemed like a refugee who had just fled, completely different from the Song Hua he remembered. Although the Song Family was not as prestigious as the Meng Family, it was a well-known aristocratic family in the Imperial City with excellent living conditions. The last time Meng Jingzhou saw Song Hua, he was dancing merrily on a pleasure boat, dancing better than the courtesans. Yes, it''s me! Song Hua didn''t expect Meng Jingzhou to be among those who rescued him. He had heard that Meng Jingzhou had gone missing for more than a year. However, considering the relaxed attitude of the Meng Family, there was doubt about Meng Jingzhou''s disappearance. He is Meng Jingzhou, the eldest son of the Meng Family? The people behind Song Hua exclaimed in low voices. They were from the side branches of the Song Family and had never seen Meng Jingzhou. How many enemies have you made that you encounter them even here? Lu Yang asked curiously. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes: Enemy? Nothing like that. Allow me to introduce, this is Song Hua, the Third Master of the Song family in the Imperial City. He is a bit older than me, and we used to play together in the Imperial City. They must have come to the forest for the same reason we did, to gain experience. Of course, they could also be here to get some glory. Nice to meet you, I am Lu Yang of the Seek Dao Sect. Seek Dao Sect?! Song Hua exclaimed, calming down quickly, he thanked him with a fist and palm salute, So it''s a friend from the Seek Dao Sect, no wonder you are so formidable. In that case, was Meng Jingzhou''s disappearance for over a year because he went to the Seek Dao Sect for cultivation? If so, then it is a big problem. The Meng Family was already a big disaster, and the Seek Dao Sect was an even greater disaster. Meng Jingzhou, with the background of both places, wouldn''t he have enemies everywhere in the future? Meng Jingzhou frowned, I have a feeling you''re thinking something disrespectful. No, no. We''ve finished ours as well. Soon, Tao Yaoye and Man Gu had also dealt with their respective demon beasts. Song Hua noticed that they were both at the late Foundation Establishment stage. After defeating the demon beasts, their clothes remained intact. Lu Yang and the others had been training in the dense forest for two months. During this period, they only returned to the Demon Suppressing Pass three times, spending the rest of the time training in the forest. Now regular Golden Core Stage Demon Beast poses no threat to them. Master Song, tell us, just what did you do to enrage so many Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts? Meng Jingzhou asked lazily. Song Hua was not a barbarian like Man Gu, with the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, naturally attracting hostility, angering one or two Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts was one thing, but how could five of them chase them at the same time? Song Hua and the others could only laugh bitterly: We honestly don''t have any idea, we just went a bit deeper than usual, thinking of killing a few more high-quality Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts to report back. But the strangest thing is, there should have been more Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts deeper in the forest, but we walked for a long time without encountering a single one. When we finally did, you saw the situation, five of them appeared all at once, and one bodyguard was even swallowed whole. Fortunately, you were there to help. Otherwise, I''m afraid I wouldn''t have made it out of the forest alive today. Song Hua felt an afterglow of fear. He decided firmly that once he returned to the Demon Suppressing Pass, he would take a flying boat back to his family. They had already gained enough from this journey to report back to their family, there was no need to take further risks. Lu Yang and the others exchanged glances. Something unknown must have happened deep in the forest. Chapter 267 – 266: Herbal Celestial Grass_1 Chapter 267: Chapter 266: Herbal Celestial Grass_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Two months of training had given the four of them a sufficient understanding of the dense forest. The Demon Beasts of the Golden Core Stage generally have a strong sense of pride. Unless confronted with a situation that incites the public outrage of the Demon Beasts, like the Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline, they would not act alone. It''s indeed strange. In theory, my bloodline should exert a suppressive effect on the Demon Beasts, but I didn''t feel this in our recent battle, Man Gu reflected upon the anomaly he encountered during the fight. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe bloodline proved advantageous in the battles against the Demon Beasts. Since his successful bloodline awakening, Man Gu had not encountered such a situation. Lu Yang furrowed his eyebrows, pondering over the cause. AhCWhat is this! Suddenly, a sharp cry interrupted Lu Yang''s thoughts. Song Wuguo, what are you screaming at! Song Hua scolded his companion. Everyone was deep in thought, and your shout just disrupted everyone''s train of thought. You, you look over there! Song Wuguo sat on the ground, trembling as he pointed at the dissected Demon Beast. Originally, he intended to dissect the Inner Core of the Demon Beast to repay the lifesaving grace of Lu Yang and his companions. However, the abnormality of the Inner Core frightened him. Lu Yang directly walked over and saw an eviscerated lone wolf with an Inner Core at the Dantian position. It was somewhat dull in color, with dense and thin yellow leaves wrapping around the Inner Core. The leaves were interconnected by a white, stringy substance, sticky and slimy. Lu Yang covered his right arm with his spiritual essence and pulled out this peculiar Inner Core. There''s nothing unusual about the Inner Core, which means the issue lies with the leaves? Go dissect the other Demon Beasts! Everyone moved swiftly to dissect the Demon Beasts, and the results quickly emerged C the Inner Cores of all five Demon Beasts were wrapped within these yellow leaves. Lu Yang racked his brain, covering all the knowledge he had, but found no correlation to these leaves: Does anyone recognize these leaves? Even the worldly Meng Jingzhou continually shook his head. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu also shook their heads to indicate their lack of recognition. Not to mention the people from the Song Family, their knowledge was barely on par with Tao Yaoye and Man Gu. Their skill set was limited to identifying common spiritual plants. The two bodyguards had lived at the Demon Suppressing Pass all year round and had not seen these leaves either. I feel like I''ve seen this in a bookcould it be the Herbal Celestial Grass? Song Wuguo muttered softly. Herbal Celestial Grass? Everyone turned their heads towards Song Wuguo simultaneously. Song Wuguo felt immense pressure. He was timid and preferred reading to interacting with people. It was his first time being viewed by so many people. Wuguo, do you know the origin of the leaves? I, I just find it familiar. I''m not certain. I saw it in a book from the Great Yu era in the Scripture Pavilion. It was a master refiner''s notes, which mentioned a spiritual plant called the Herbal Celestial Grass. The illustration in the book was very similar to this. The book mentioned that the Herbal Celestial Grass initially grew like weeds and had a strong ability to disguise itself. It would mimic the appearance of nearby plants. When it''s about to mature, it devours the Demon Beasts, uses them as nutrients to promote its own growth. At the same time, it can parasitize a part of itself within the Demon Beast, controlling every move of the Demon Beast, making it go out and hunt for its food. The word ''Herbal'' in ''Herbal Celestial Grass'' is derived from its parasitic characteristic, meaning ''grazing''. You all know the magic skill to manipulate corpses, right? The cultivator who originated this skill was supposedly inspired by the parasitic method of the Herbal Celestial Grass. What a wicked plant! Meng Jingzhou frowned. This Herbal Celestial Grass exuded an aura of wickedness. Fairy, have you heard of the Herbal Celestial Grass? Lu Yang asked Fairy Eternity surreptitiously. There are a few minor errors, but overall, it''s not far off. Fairy Eternity more or less confirmed the existence of the Herbal Celestial Grass. Song Wuguo, who was rarely given attention, began to grow more excited as he spoke: Brother Song Hua, this Herbal Celestial Grass is so rare that even the Unification Great Power hasn''t seen it before. It''s beneficial for the cultivation of the Unification Stages. If we bring the Herbal Celestial Grass back to the clan and present it to our great-grandfather, our status in the Song Family will be solidified! If we work it well, you might even become the Clan Leader! Is this thing really that rare?! Indeed, the ancient book I read was by a Unification Stage master refiner. He only saw two strands of Herbal Celestial Grass in his entire life. The book also recorded that the Herbal Celestial Grass Pill, refined from the Herbal Celestial Grass, could enhance a Unification Stage by one small Realm! Song Hua''s eyes lit up. As expected, it was a valuable item, but he quickly cooled down: We were nearly hunted by the Herbal Celestial Grass. With our abilities, can we really pluck the Herbal Celestial Grass alive? Better to go back and inform the uncles, and have them take action. If we let the uncles take action, how would the merit be calculated. Brother Song Hua, don''t worry, we do have a chance to pluck the Herbal Celestial Grass. How so? The most number of Demon Beasts a Herbal Celestial Grass can control is ten. These five are of the Golden Core Stage, which indicates that it can only control Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts at most. In other words, it only has five Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts left. As long as we have Young Master Meng''s help, these five Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts are not to be feared! Song Hua thought it through, and it was indeed the case. Both the Meng Family and Seek Dao Sect cultivators have one common trait, they won''t use an Elixir to directly advance their Realm. Therefore, neither the Meng Family nor Seek Dao Sect would snatch the Herbal Celestial Grass from him. Our plan is this: once I''ve obtained the Herbal Celestial Grass, I will report it to my family and thank the four of you with a substantial gift! The Song Family would always keep to their promises. Song Hua did not conceal his true thoughts; instead, he voiced it out boldly. If he were to conceal it now, it would only disrupt his relationship with the Meng Family once Meng Jingzhou finds out, bringing about more harm than good. Meng Jingzhou made a promise on behalf of everyone. They originally intended to pluck out the Herbal Celestial Grass anyway. The threat of Herbal Celestial Grass was too great. If it was allowed to hunt for nutrients unhindered, countless people would fall prey to it. We were attacked by the Demon Beasts in this direction, so the Herbal Celestial Grass is probably here! Song Wuguo recalled the escape route. He remained calm even during the escape, remembering the route. Let''s move! Everyone finished their rest and set off in the depths of the forest. Ten figures moved quickly through the woods, taking turns to extend their Spiritual Sense, searching for clues leading to the Herbal Celestial Grass. The ancient book mentioned that the Herbal Celestial Grass likes a dark and damp environment, I hope everyone can keep this in mind while searching, Song Wuguo reminded loudly. Understood. Found it! It''s right in the middle of that swamp! Song Hua exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement. Stay alert! The Demon Beasts controlled by the Herbal Celestial Grass maybe around! Lu Yang warned everyone through Spiritual Sense. No sooner had Lu Yang finished speaking than everyone heard the Beast''s roar from above their heads. RoarC Five formidable Demon Beasts appeared above their heads. Stick to our previous plan C pair up into teams. I and the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect will engage in the main fight, the people from the Song family will be on the flanks, and the two bodyguards will join forces against one! Yes! Everyone reacted instantly. Lu Yang picked a Demon Beast to fight, Song Wuguo provided Lu Yang with flank support, and Song Hua provided support for Meng Jingzhou. ClangC S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Green Peak Sword was unleashed, casting a silver light like the moon in the night sky, bright and inviolable. The sword light transformed into a sharp killing intent, confronting a Demon Beast. With peripheral vision, Tao Yaoye watched the Herbal Celestial Grass in the middle of the swamp, experiencing an unmistakable sense of unrest. She always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn''t put her finger on it. Chapter 268 – 267: Everything I Play With, Nine Parts Truth, One Part Lie_1 Chapter 268: Chapter 267: Everything I Play With, Nine Parts Truth, One Part Lie_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The other five demon beasts controlled by the Herbal Celestial Grass are remarkable. Although they cannot match Jiuying''s level, they are top-tier among the late stage Golden Core demon beasts. Even a cultivator of the same level would find it challenging to face these five demon beasts. Unfortunately for them, their opponents are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, the best at the Foundation Establishment Stage. In the past, Tao Yaoye and Man Gu would have struggled against late stage Golden Core demon beasts, but after continuous trials and tribulations, their strength is no longer what it used to be. In the words of Lu Yang, they have reached the pinnacle of the late Foundation Establishment Stage. If Tao Yaoye and Man Gu were so strong, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou who had stepped forward earlier were undoubtedly stronger still. They couldn''t only be measured by the Foundation Establishment Stage anymore. These five late Golden Core demon beasts pose no threat! Lu Yang''s opponent is a four-armed black gorilla, even its pupils are black. With a sword ringing, a limb from the four-armed black gorilla was cut off, it let out a furious roar. Roar Stop howling, Arhat Fist! Lu Yang throws a punch, demonstrating the Arhat Fist. Although his strength is not as great, the effect of the punch is not diminished. The black gorilla felt a chill on the top of its head. It reached up to find the top of its head bald, completely bare. What had this human done to it?! Well, a bald black gorilla; such a demon beast is unprecedented! Lu Yang was on high alert. What a cultivator fears the most is the unknown. This black gorilla, unrecorded in mankind''s history, must be extremely powerful! What?! It''s the bald black gorilla from ancient legends! Meng Jingzhou who was also in battle noticed Lu Yang''s opponent, his face change drastically. Legend has it that the realm of a bald black gorilla can be measured by the number of hair on its head. One hair represents the Qi Refinement Stage, also known as the one-hair realm. Two hairs- the Foundation Establishment Stage, also known as the two-hair realm. Three hairs represent the Golden Core Stage, also known as the three-hair realm! What stage does this black gorilla belong to?! Lu Yang''s grim expression was about to drip water: The bald realm! Song Hua: Could the two of you not stage a drama while we are fighting? I get distracted easily. Oh, sorry about that, just a habit. Song Hua: Lucky for them, the Meng Family and Seek Dao Sect members are all adept in combat, they could even spare a moment for a joke amidst a battle of different levels. Anyone else would have run cold long ago. Lu, save me! Playing the periphery, Song Wuguo was identified by a demon beast. The beast''s tail swept across him, breaking half of his ribs. Knowing that it was not a match for Lu Yang, the demon beast roared and continued its attack on Song Wuguo. Hold on! Lu Yang fiercely dashed towards the demon beast, blocking it from reaching Song Wuguo. The Green Peak Sword stood horizontally across his chest, no matter how hard the beast tried, it couldn''t move any further. Just when Lu Yang was about to get serious and dispatch the demon beast once and for all. Puchi A sharp dagger pierced through Lu Yang''s chest. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang slowly turned his head, disbelief in his eyes as he looked at Song Wuguo: Why Meng Jingzhou saw the scene; his eyes turned bloodshot: Lu Yang! He wanted to rush over and help Lu Yang, but the demon beasts attacked fiercely, it was impossible for him to escape. Song Wuguo, you deserve to die! The others felt the same way, but they were blocked by the demon beasts. Having abandoned his earlier timid demeanor, Song Wuguo shook his head: The dagger is poisoned, even a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage would die. I might as well tell you before you die. You are bait. You are the strongest of us all. Once I control you, the others pose no threat. Song Wuguo turned his palm, revealing a seed, and slapped it towards Lu Yang''s Dantian. This is the seed of Herbal Celestial Grass. Relax, soon you will be the servant of the master. No, why can''t the seed of Herbal Celestial Grass enter your body! Song Wuguo''s face changed, realizing something was wrong. He wanted to escape, but saw a chillingly eerie smile on Lu Yang''s face. A mini Lu Yang crawled out from Lu Yang''s arms. The mini Lu Yang grew to full size as soon as it met the wind. It took the Green Peak Sword and slayed the demon beast who was about to attack. At the same time, the poisoned Lu Yang fell backward and merged with the ground. Clone?! Song Wuguo''s eyes widened in disbelief. For half a month, Lu Yang had been staying small and in his arms, controlling the clone to fight, to train his spiritual sense and improve his proficiency with the clone. I''ve been waiting for half a day, and you''ve finally made your move, Lu Yang said with a smile. How did you discover me! Song Wuguo was shocked. They had only been in contact for a short while and he believed he was flawless, without any exposure. How was he discovered? Song Wuguo, what the hell is going on! Song Hua, watching this scene, was even more shocked than Song Wuguo. You''ve been parasitized, when did this happen! Seeing that Lu Yang was safe, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and in high spirits, resolved the other four demon beasts. Everyone was circling Song Wuguo, filled with rage. Lu Yang gave a cold laugh, not caring to let Song Wuguo know his behavior was naive. When you introduced the Herbal Celestial Grass, you said it controls the demon beasts, using them as nourishment. The demon beasts we''ve met were all controlled by the Herbal Celestial Grass. So the question is why would the Herbal Celestial Grass let the demon beasts kill people if they''re its nourishment? The answer is simple because people are also the nourishment of the Herbal Celestial Grass. If people are the nourishment of the Herbal Celestial Grass, then can it control the human race as well? The answer is definite. So why didn''t you clarify this? Is it that the master refiner at the Unification stage had a failing brain, didn''t complete his writing? Or were you afraid we''d figure it out, so you deliberately didn''t introduce it? Lu Yang kicked Song Wuguo over, Nine truths one fake, these are what I left to play with, to play these in front of me, you underestimated me, didn''t you? I didn''t expose you all this time, was just waiting for you to lead us to the Herbal Celestial Grass. The depths of the dense forest were vast, it was hard to find the Herbal Celestial Grass without someone leading. Song Wuguo planned to deceived Lu Yang and others to go, so Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou planned to use his plot against him. After hearing Lu Yang''s explanation, Tao Yaoye finally understood where the inconsistency was. Meng Jingzhou wasn''t surprised by this. The two previous shouts were all acting. Song Wuguo has been parasitized and controlled by the Herbal Celestial Grass, I can''t rule out the suspicion on you guys. Please cooperate and return to the Demon Suppressing Pass for inspection, Lu Yang said coldly. Having a betrayer in the Song family, Song Hua and others knew they were in the wrong and could only obediently return for inspection to prove their innocence. Heh, heh, heh, Song Wuguo gave a dry laugh, his voice not human-like, So what if you found out, do you still want to leave once you''ve made it here? As he spoke, bubbles kept rising from the swamp, like boiling water. Countless muddy figures emerged from beneath the swamp, some from the demon race and some from the human race. Judging by the energy they emitted, they were all at the Golden Core Stage, at least fifty to sixty of them! Lu Yang suddenly remembered the warning the guild servant gave them when they first met, People disappear in the dense forest every day, especially recently, more people have disappeared. Could it be that this is the reason for the recent disappearance of cultivators? No, wasn''t it said that the Herbal Celestial Grass can control a maximum of ten creatures? Not to mention the human and demon race that just emerged from the swamp, but just look at the ten demon beasts and one Song Wuguo from before. That''s already eleven! Fairy, what''s going on? Fairy Eternity frowned, Song Wuguo didn''t lie to you, an ordinary Herbal Celestial Grass can control up to ten creatures. But what you''re facing is not an ordinary Herbal Celestial Grass, or to be precise, not an ordinary Spiritual Plant. It has developed a consciousness, just like the Time Immortal, it''s a spiritually awakened plant. Chapter 269 – 268: Long Planned_1 Chapter 269: Chapter 268: Long Planned_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The Time Immortal''s body is like the Herbal Celestial Grass; they''re both spiritual plants that developed intelligence? Lu Yang was amazed. It was extremely rare for spiritual plants to develop intelligence, even more so for them to reach a state of accomplishment. In his knowledge, there were two instances where a spiritual plant could develop intelligence. One was living long enough to gradually gain intelligence, similar to the Little Medicinal Kings in the medicinal garden. The Little Medicinal Kings had lived for at least one hundred thousand years. To picture a spiritual medicine living for one hundred thousand years without being harvested attests to astonishing luck. The other scenario involved many coincidences, such as living long-term in a top quality spirit stone mine, absorbing spiritual energy day and night, or being exposed to some Heavenly Dao, receiving its grace. Sometimes it was due to a Great Power''s enlightenment and so on. The number of intelligent spiritual plants was scarce, and their understanding among people was limited. Even if the Seek Dao Sect''s medicinal garden housed several Little Medicinal Kings, it would still be difficult to research thoroughly. All spiritual plants varied tremendously in characteristics; the lack of comparative standards made it impossible to study them. However, one thing could be confirmed; the intelligent spiritual plants'' capabilities were hundreds of times higher than those without intelligence. Take the current Herbal Celestial Grass for example. It controlled at least fifty to sixty Golden Core Stages, and it was uncertain whether there were more hidden. If Time Immortal heard you, he wouldn''t be pleased. How could the Herbal Celestial Grass be compared to him? Time Immortal''s body is a Firmament Tree that stretches from the heavens to the earth. Even without intelligence, it is a celestial tree that is rarely seen throughout the ages. Before it gained intelligence, its branches grew from one planet to another, enormously large. After it developed intelligence, it was still weak. Fearing attention from malicious individuals, it snapped off a branch, took on a human appearance and walked the world for cultivation. The results of this cultivation would feedback to the main body. At the time of its ascension, its power was overbearing and could not be concealed. There was no longer a need to hide. Only then did people realize that the peerless genius, master of time, was not a human, but a tree. Perhaps because the Firmament Tree lived long enough, Time Immortal was especially talented in the aspect of time, using ''Suiyue'' as his Dao Fruit to achieve immortality. Without Fairy Eternity stating this, Lu Yang had indeed thought that Time Immortal had gained the power of time from eating the meals cooked by Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang didn''t listen further to Fairy Eternity''s discussion about the ancient secrets. The current circumstances were extremely urgent. As the leader, he needed to make a decision quickly on whether to fight or return to the Demon Suppressing Pass. Lu Yang sent a message to Meng Jingzhou and the other two: Prepare the Directional Teleportation Talismans. Take the Song Family with you and return to the Demon Suppressing Pass! Lu Yang quickly made a decision. They can''t stay in this situation. Not to even mention about the burden of having the Song Family with them, the sixty Golden Core Stages wrapped in mud alone was more than enough for Lu Yang and the others to handle. Four cultivators at the late stage of Foundation Establishment defeating sixty Golden Core Stages? It was an impossible task; the enemy could simply exhaust them to death. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had twelve Directional Teleportation Talismans between them, more than enough to transport everyone. Removing Song Wuguo, there were still three people from the Song Family remaining. Along with the two bodyguards, there were five from the Song Family camp they needed to save. Lu Yang, holding the Green Peak Sword, stood at the forefront, eyeing cautiously at the Golden Core Stages emerging from the swamp. He signaled Meng Jingzhou to distribute the Directional Teleportation Talismans quickly before the Herbal Celestial Grass launched their attack. The two Golden Core Stages covered in mud made their move. Both were from the Human Race. Their faces were plastered with mud, making their features hard to see. Lu Yang met their blows with his sword, cutting off their arms. Despite the pain, these two relentlessly attacked Lu Yang. These two were only at the mid-stage Golden Core Stage, but by virtue of a fighting style that disregarded bodily harm, they temporarily held off Lu Yang. Don''t get tangled up with them! Once the talismans are distributed, run! Meng Jingzhou transmitted via Spiritual Sense. Okay! With great effort, Lu Yang swung his sword and repelled the two assailants. Together with everyone else, he took out a Directional Teleportation Talisman. The Directional Teleportation Talisman automatically ignited, transporting everyone to the Demon Suppressing Pass. Suddenly, a light laughter echoed, All of you can escape, except for you, Lu Yang. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang''s expression changed, sensing trouble. The source of the voice came from the center of the swamp, it was the Herbal Celestial Grass speaking! The Herbal Celestial Grass gently swayed. All the spirit stones buried underground quickly depleted of their spiritual energy, turning back into transparent crystals. The concealed grand array surrounding them was activated, casting spots of light that converged on Lu Yang and interrupted his transmission. Lu Yang! Senior Brother Lu! Brother Lu! Meng Jingzhou and the two others cried out involuntarily after seeing this scene right before the teleportation. No one had expected that the Herbal Celestial Grass would specifically target Lu Yang, let alone prepare an array to interrupt his transmission in advance. Everything changed within an instant; by the time everyone realized something unexpected had occurred, they were already back at Demon Suppressing Pass. What should we do? Song Hua and others were at a loss. Although they had been saved, Lu Yang was still back there, needing rescue. Without hesitation, Meng Jingzhou rushed towards Demon Suppressing Pass, preparing to disclose his identity and rescue Lu Yang. I certainly didn''t expect to be targeted like this. Lu Yang stared at the Herbal Celestial Grass while the corners of his mouth did not curve upwards into a smile. The Herbal Celestial Grass spoke again, its voice young, reminiscent of a graceful and elegant young master. Lu Yang, I have had my eye on you for two months, you have finally stepped into my trap, how could I let you go? Lu Yang felt a chill in his heart. Does that mean the Herbal Celestial Grass was watching him ever since he set foot into the depths of the dense forest? He remembered the Golden Core Stage cultivators he encountered over the past couple of months, could they have been under the control of the Herbal Celestial Grass? Judging from the powers you''ve demonstrated, you must possess the Sword Spirit Root, right? We spiritual plants have plenty of life-saving measures but not many offensive methods. What I hope for the most is to absorb cultivators with Golden Spirit Root or Sword Spirit Root. It can enhance my offensive abilities. I initially thought I would have no chance of encountering these two types of spirit roots before maturing, but here you are, arriving at my doorstep. Of course, that''s not the most crucial part; the most vital is your clone technique! Hand over your clone technique; perhaps I might spare your life! The Golden Core Stage cultivator, controlled by the Herbal Celestial Grass, observed Lu Yang from afar. Lu Yang''s use of the Wooden Avatar made it itch with desire. Spiritual plants cannot move until a specific age is reached. The Herbal Celestial Grass desires nothing more than the clone technique. It can use this to control the clones and perform tasks it wishes to do. Additionally, the clone technique used by Lu Yang was one that involved wood, which matches the best with spiritual plants. It was determined to get this clone technique no matter what! For this reason, it meticulously designed the trap, luring Lu Yang step by step. Even though Song Wuguo was exposed, the overall plan remained unaffected. As long as they reach the swamp, Lu Yang is as good as dead! You wouldn''t be able to learn it even if I handed it over. Lu Yang shook his head. If he could make a mess of Tree-Planting Sutra, he didn''t believe that Herbal Celestial Grass could do the same. Why don''t we sit down and have a nice chat? You can return to the sect with me. The sect has a wealth of resources to nurture you, and you won''t need to make painstaking efforts to collect nutrients here. It would be beneficial for both of us. The Herbal Celestial Grass chuckled coldly, I know what you''re trying to do. You just want to stall for time, hoping that your companions will go to Demon Suppressing Pass and bring back help. Do you think I''m unprepared? Mountain Moving Array, activate! The leaf surface of the Herbal Celestial Grass rhythmically swayed as the Golden Core Stage cultivators lifted their hands simultaneously to activate another concealed array. Lu Yang felt the ground beneath him shake, after which it stabilized. We have been transported to another location. The high-ups of Demon Suppressing Pass won''t be able to locate this place. Now, are you ready to provide nourishment for me? Lu Yang looked serious, So, you''re pushing me to summon Eldest Senior Sister, is that it? Chapter 270 – 269 How Dare You Bully the Second–in–command of My Immortal Sect!?_1 Chapter 270: Chapter 269 How Dare You Bully the Second-in-command of My Immortal Sect!?_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang didn''t immediately summon Eldest Senior Sister. He didn''t even start fighting before he called her. Given her temperament, it was uncertain whether he or Herbal Celestial Grass would be the first to be hit. At least he needed to kill some Golden Core Stage cultivators first to save face for Eldest Senior Sister. Attack! At Herbal Celestial Grass''s command, both the human and demon race Golden Core Stage creatures set up a roar and launched their attacks together. These Golden Core Stage cultivators were obscured by mud, and their original appearances couldn''t be seen. One person was wielding a golden wheel, its fast rotation scraping off large chunks of flesh. Another held a bowl of an unknown era, a bowl with a chip in it, like the kind used by street beggars. A demon beast spread its wings and rose into the air, uttering a crane''s cry. Lu Yang recalled from his recently purchased Forest Manual that there was a late-stage Golden Core white crane deep in the forest, which had a tendency to revert to the mythic power of an ancestral bird and had claimed the lives of several late-stage Golden Core cultivators. Another demon beast had the appearance of a tiger or leopard, with five tails, horns on its head, and its cries sounded like the knocking of stones. Lu Yang connected this description with that in the Forest Manual: A mid-stage Golden Core ancient demon beast, Zheng. Another demon beast looked like a horse, with grey-black eyes and no whites, its cry sounding like a human singing. A mid-stage Golden Core ancient demon beast, Lushu. With so many demon beasts at your disposal, you''re still not satisfied and want me? Lu Yang laughed, unmoved in the face of encircling enemies, Such greed will not lead to a long journey on the road of cultivation. Fairy Eternity had repeatedly warned Lu Yang that cultivators should not be excessively greedy. Greed can offer momentary pleasure, but it won''t help one journey far on the path of cultivation. No need for the dead to worry. Herbal Celestial Grass didn''t take Lu Yang''s warning to heart. During their conversation, a golden wheel was thrown out. As it spun, occasional flashes of lightning sliced a ravine into the ground. Boom The Green Peak Sword appeared out of nowhere, blocking the golden wheel. Unexpectedly, the golden wheel split into two, circumventing the Green Peak Sword and rushing towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang continuously retreated as the golden wheel relentlessly pursued him. Regardless of whether he shifted left or right, the golden wheel would track him, nearly grazing him several times. When Lu Yang used the Green Peak Sword to block again, the golden wheel split into four, maintaining its speed. It seems that as long as it clashes with the golden wheel, the number of golden wheels increases, and it can track me as well. Lu Yang quickly analyzed the characteristics of the golden wheel, finding it to be quite challenging. Shorten Space! Lu Yang shrank into the ground. The golden wheel hit the ground and could no longer move. Just when Lu Yang wanted to take a breath and find an opportunity to escape, a beam of light pierced through the thick mud and shone on him. Lu Yang couldn''t move his body, he was immobilized by the beam of light and pulled out of the ground. Looking up, Lu Yang saw it was the broken bowl. As Lu Yang was immobilized, countless demon beasts seized the opportunity to pounce on him, trying to tear him to pieces. It seems to be a immobilizing magic artifact. With a thought, Lu Yang called forth Sword Qi that shot up into the sky, sweeping in all directions and overturning the ground, temporarily repelling the surrounding demon beasts. The Sword Qi morphed again, swooping upwards to strike at the broken bowl. The Sword Qi soared into the sky, continuously shifting, as if locked in a standoff with the broken bowl. Suddenly, the Sword Qi magnified, becoming dazzlingly brilliant, and it cut a notch in the bowl''s base. Light emitted from the palm of the owner of the broken bowl, continuous strikes were made, with flashes of lightning appearing intermittently. Lu Yang countered with Arhat Fist. The sound of a crane''s cry echoed, emanating from above Lu Yang''s head. The white crane dived, its beak sharp as a heavenly sword, aiming to skewer Lu Yang. Green Peak Sword, go! While clashing palms with the Tavern Keeper, Lu Yang mentally controlled his Green Peak Sword, warding off the attack from above. Spreading his Spiritual Sense, Lu Yang discovered countless humans and demon beasts ready to strike, preparing to deal him a lethal blow. These attacks wouldn''t kill him, but they were enough to deliver a severe blow. As the battle intensified, Lu Yang gained some insight. It was as if there was a halo in front of him, obscured by heavy fog and not entirely visible. Just as Lu Yang was trying to dispel the fog for a clear view, a demon beast attacked. The beast scraped the ground with its four hooves, using its horn to ram into Lu Yang. Although Lu Yang countered by severing the beast''s horn with his Green Peak Sword, he was injured in the process. His waist was hit by the horn, and blood flowed freely. Casually, Lu Yang swallowed an elixir, stopping the bleeding. A Lushu, a type of demon beast, descended from the sky. Its four hooves were like four large millstones, determined to crush Lu Yang to death. Lu Yang adopted the stance of supporting heaven, clashing forcibly with the Lushu. The Lushu was sent flying by his palms, but Lu Yang was far from unscathed. He felt a sharp pain in both arms, as if they were falling apart. After continuous attacks, Lu Yang''s condition deteriorated. He didn''t even have the chance to take an elixir, and the fog between him and the halo thickened. How can someone in the late Foundation Establishment stage withstand so many fatal moves from the Golden Core Stage? I really want to taste what you are made of. Herbal Celestial Grass became more impressed with Lu Yang. The stronger Lu Yang became, the stronger Herbal Celestial Grass would become after devouring him. Spiritual Plants rarely develop spiritual knowledge. But once they do, they have the potential to reach the heavens! Damn it, it''s just a broken grass, how dare it bully the second-in-command of the Eternity lineage! Does it really think that Fairy Eternity has no temper? Fairy Eternity saw Lu Yang injured, and was both anxious and angry. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang, give me a wooden avatar made from Twin Lotus. It will be more effective than the Bodi tree seed! At these words, Lu Yang paused slightly, his eyes lit up, and he nodded, retreating into the ground. Trying to retreat into the ground again? It''s useless! Herbal Celestial Grass thought that Lu Yang was using the same old trick, trying to escape by shrinking the earth. Lu Yang quickly took out a Twin Lotus seed and activated the Tree-Planting Sutra. A lotus broke out of the ground, on its leaves stood two Lu Yangsone was Lu Yang''s original body, the other a clone made of lotus root. Exactly this, exactly this! Herbal Celestial Grass was thrilled to see Lu Yang execute the Clone techniqueit was the skill it long desired for. A technique that even I, as a fairy, can''t learn, and you, a raggedy grass, also want to learn? The lotus root Lu Yang chuckled mockingly at Herbal Celestial Grass''s arrogance. Lotus root Lu Yang moved a little, deciding that he preferred his original appearance. She snapped her fingers like she was undertaking a transformation. The outside turned into tender lotus petals and, as the petals fell one by one, Fairy Eternity''s true form was revealed. The usually smiley girl changed her demeanor. Looking at the dark mass of humans and demon beasts, she scowled, feeling quite unhappy. A bunch of filth, touching you will dirty my hands. Lu Yang, hand me my cloth, it can barely be used as a weapon. The cloth, both strong and rustic, was an excellent weapon that could withstand the test of time. As Fairy Eternity spoke, she gathered her hair into a knot, so it wouldn''t get dirty during the fight. Lu Yang took out a piece of red ribbon from his Identity Jade and handed it to Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity held the red ribbon, a nostalgic look in her eyes. With a flick of her hand, the ribbon seemed to come aliveit was as red as fire, long as a dragon, and fluttered lightly. Go! Fairy Eternity seized one end of the red ribbon, throwing it forward. The other end of the ribbon, sharp as an iron whip, divided the beast in two. Your ancestors didn''t dare to breathe in front of me, yet you dare to harm Lu Yang? Chapter 271 – 270: Lu Yangs Changes_1 Chapter 271: Chapter 270: Lu Yang''s Changes_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Fairy Eternity held a red silk ribbon, she was awe-inspiring, easily harvesting a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast with a single casual strike. Her brow slightly furrowed, she looked rather cute. This was the first time Lu Yang saw Fairy Eternity take action. That seemingly casual strike was actually imbued with the mysteries of the world. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Lu Yang''s eyes, that strike demonstrated Fairy Eternity''s precise control of power, without wasting even a smidge of it. You should know, Fairy Eternity was using a clone of Lu Yang, and only had eighty percent of Lu Yang''s power. If it had been Lu Yang himself, he too could have killed the Golden Core Stage Demon Beast with a single strike, but he absolutely couldn''t achieve the same finesse as Fairy Eternity, and would waste a lot of power. Whoosh The red silk ribbon was like a Flood Dragon in the sea. Each time it struck, it would take away a Golden Core Stage being. In just the blink of an eye, two Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts and a Golden Core Stage Cultivator had been bisected by the red silk ribbon. If there were a Golden Core Stage attacking, Fairy Eternity could control the red silk ribbon to shield herself, any attacks landing on the silk ribbon would leave no trace. The red silk ribbon was of the same level as the Immortal Treasures obtained by the Eternity Sect. It wouldn''t be damaged, even if a Unification Stage were to attack it, let alone a Golden Core Stage. Who are you! Herbal Celestial Grass demanded, seeing Fairy Eternity repeatedly strike, it was shocked and felt a bad premonition. Just now, it seemed clear that victory was secured and Lu Yang was sure to die. But suddenly, an unknown variable appeared! It had clearly just seen Lu Yang use a cloning technique to produce another Lu Yang. But why did the clone undergo such a drastic change in appearance, transforming into a woman? And the woman''s tone was astonishingly grand, completely different from the impression Lu Yang gave. Did this so-called Lu Yang have a dual personality, or was there another reason? Herbal Celestial Grass was unable to figure out the reason for a moment. Fairy Eternity sneered, disregarding Herbal Celestial Grass''s question: A mere spirit-possessed weed that is controlling a bunch of things exuding a smell of the dead, you also qualify to ask me who I am? As for creatures like you, I don''t know how many I have killed before I became an Immortal! Absolutely outrageous, there are just two of you in the Foundation Establishment Stage. You can come at me together! Herbal Celestial Grass was angered by Fairy Eternity. The strike of the red silk ribbon did not surpass the Foundation Establishment Stage. This meant its opponent was simply a single Foundation Establishment Stage being multiplied into two. There are seventy of us at the Golden Core Stage here. Can we not defeat two at the Foundation Establishment stage? Both the realm and the numbers are right here. There are no clever methods to bridge the gap in between. Fairy Eternity was not in the slightest bit afraid when facing hordes of Golden Core Stage beings, as if she were accustomed to this scene. The red silk ribbon flew out with a whoosh and wrapped around the Demon Beast Lushu, who was preparing to attack. Despite Lushu''s struggles and wrenching, it couldn''t break free from the ribbon''s confinement. Fairy Eternity grasped the other end of the red silk ribbon, harshly slamming Lushu into the ground. The immense impact made the ground slightly tremble. The other Golden Core Stages launched attacks from the air, from underground, and from every direction. Their goal was clear, to kill the clone of Lu Yang! Fairy Eternity wielded the red silk ribbon, whirling Lushu about, after a high-speed rotation, the red silk ribbon, like a flail, was powerfully smashed into the group of Golden Core Stages. Bang Bang Each of Fairy Eternity''s strikes was like cannonballs. Whoever was hit by this strike would suffer severe injuries if not death, with limbs broken. Even for Herbal Celestial Grass to control these beings to get up would be difficult. However, as the number of Golden Core Stages attacking increased, the movements of the red silk ribbon were greatly constrained, and it could no longer swing freely to harvest enemies at will. Fairy Eternity immediately changed her battle style, tossing aside Lushu who was already beaten into a lump of flesh, and used the red silk ribbon to wrap around her entire body. This clone was not as robust as Lu Yang''s main body and was not sufficient to support the upcoming high-intensity close combat. The red silk ribbon had to be used to wrap around and protect the entire body. A Golden Core Stage Body Cultivator charged at the forefront. Fairy Eternity arched her eyebrows and slapped his face. Ha! With a charming shout, the power behind the slap increased and she swung downwards, directly pinning the Golden Core Stage Body Cultivator to the ground. Roar The Demon Beasts and the humans united to attack. Fairy Eternity stepped half-step forward with her left foot and adopted a combative stance. Fairy Fist Style! The powder fists fell like rain, looking delicate, vut with a terrifying strength, it seemed to give people the illusion that they were not facing fists, but a huge river from the sky, overwhelming and unstoppable. The Fairy Fist Style was so fast that it caused afterimages. Each punch accurately hit the Dantians of the Golden Core Stages, severing the connection between Herbal Celestial Grass and them. If you were all at the late stage of the Golden Core, this body of mine would not be able to cope. It''s a pity, you guys are not. Most of these Golden Core Stages were in the initial or mid-stage of the Golden Core, and those in the late stage of the Golden Core were in the minority. Lu Yang was captivated by Fairy Eternity''s Fist Style. This was the second time he had seen the Fairy Fist Style. The last time he saw Fairy Fist Style had been when Yellow Bean was beating up Immortal Eternity. Immortal Eternity, as one of the third-ranking leaders in Eternity Sect, was naturally suppressed by Fairy Eternity. At that time, no matter what technique Yellow Bean used, she could suppress Immortal Eternity and couldn''t demonstrate the profundity of the Fairy Fist Style. But this time it was different. This time, Fairy Eternity was facing an opponent who was a major realm above her. In such a situation, Lu Yang could tell at a glance that this Fairy Fist Style was absolutely an extraordinary one among the martial arts in the world, filled with endless mysteries. With his current ability, it was difficult for him to comprehend even the surface of this Fist Style. But that didn''t stop Lu Yang from trying to understand it. So this is how it is. During battle, I have to take note of power distribution and combat rhythm. The heavier the punch, the better Lu Yang was lost in thought, seeing a glimmer of insight. Lu Yang, be careful, some Golden Core Stages are heading toward you! I see! Lu Yang had anticipated this early on. Over seventy Golden Core Stages would not all attack Fairy Eternity at the same time as their own attacks would collide before they could even reach Fairy Eternity. Moreover, Herbal Celestial Grass could not possibly control so many cultivators at the same time. It had not matured completely; its limit was to control ten Golden Core Stages. If they were all at the late stage of the Golden Core, the number it could control would drop to eight. The current situation was that between four to six Golden Core Stages were attacking Fairy Eternity at the same time. The rest of the Golden Core Stages were on standby, ready to replace as soon as anyone was killed or knocked away by Fairy Eternity. Herbal Celestial Grass''s target was clear: it intended to bypass Fairy Eternity and target Lu Yang. After the previous twist of events, Lu Yang had managed to recover his strength and was not at all afraid of these Golden Core Stages. Lu Yang poured Sword Qi into the Green Peak Sword, concealing it, no longer as dazzling as before. Come! Herbal Celestial Grass, controlling the Golden Core Stages, didn''t think much of it. But as soon as they clashed, it realized that Lu Yang was completely different from before. It seemed as if there was no Sword Qi in the Green Peak Sword. But, every time the Green Peak sword clashed with a Golden Core Stage, the Sword Qi would surge, catching Herbal Celestial Grass off guard. And when Herbal Celestial Grass was prepared to forcefully take in the Sword Qi, the Sword Qi would disappear, wasting its energy! He had actually advanced a whole level in his control of power in such a short time! Although this control was not yet proficient, it was indeed a control of another level! This can''t continue, we must decide the battle quickly, otherwise, there will be changes! Lu Yang didn''t know that Herbal Celestial Grass had made a decision. He had re-entered that state he was in just nowthe one where there was a fog in front of him, with an unclear halo on the opposite side of it. Hmm? Fairy Eternity noticed Lu Yang''s change and blinked her eyes. Chapter 272 – 271: Form Golden Core_1 Chapter 272: Chapter 271: Form Golden Core_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang has now entered a rather mysterious state, feeling that his perception of the outside world has dramatically decreased. He could only sense the attack from the Golden Core Stage being at hand, and the farther areas started to become blurry. On the contrary, the mist in his Dantian was getting thinner. It seemed as though clearing the mist would reveal what was shimmering behind it. A tiger-headed and three-bodied monster suddenly rushed at Lu Yang. This was a tiger monster that was accustomed to living in the water. At the late stage of the Golden Core, it could move temporarily on land. Herbal Celestial Grass brought it out from the lake specifically to hunt Lu Yang. Lu Yang noticed the attack of the tiger monster and lightly breathed out a breath of Three Flavored True Fire, which clung to the Green Peak Sword. The originally sharp Green Peak Sword, coupled with the Three Flavored True Fire, was even more powerful than before. The tiger monster roared and charged at Lu Yang. Lu Yang twisted his wrist and lightly shouted, Break. The Green Peak Sword swiped through and the tiger monster''s head fell to Lu Yang''s feet, the severed area still giving off an enticing smell of barbecue. This was the Break Mantra, the power of which was inferior to the Break Mantra that drained half of one''s spiritual essence, but it could be used continuously, the individual power being a bit stronger than the Slice Mantra. Herbal Celestial Grass tried to control the corpse of the tiger monster to attack again, but Lu Yang had predicted it, urging the Break Mantra again and dismantling the tiger monster into pieces. Another Demon Beast appeared at Lu Yang''s feet. It was smaller with three legs and shaped like a turtle, its mouth was full of sand, and it spewed it towards Lu Yang''s shadow. It was a Kuo; it could kill enemies by shooting sand at their shadows. Lu Yang always had his Spiritual Sense on, and he had noticed Kuo''s small movements. He fiercely pumped Sword Qi into the Green Peak Sword, and the Three Flavored True Fire on the sword surged, igniting a raging fire, which instantly changed Lu Yang''s shadow. Lu Yang stabbed back and pierced through Kuo''s hard, dark green shell, killing it. A Ba Snake and a Fat Ghost appeared on both sides of Lu Yang. Both were ancient monsters and had similar snake forms. They attacked together, aiming to entwine and strangle Lu Yang. Lu Yang used Draw the Ground into a Prison to drag the Ba Snake underground, himself shrinking down as well. It wasn''t convenient to use the Green Peak Sword underground, so he covered his hands in True Fire and used Arhat Fist to attack. The fist marks were splendid, and the mud turned into burnt clay. The Ba Snake didn''t even have a chance to react before its Dantian was shattered by the Arhat Fist. Lu Yang emerged from behind the Fat Ghost, swallowing a Great Recovery Pill to replenish spiritual essence while using the Green Peak Sword to split the Fat Ghost in two. I don''t believe this, that so many Golden Core Stage creatures can''t kill you! You''re just at the Foundation Establishment Stage, stop struggling and die! Herbal Celestial Grass panicked and had to use loud words to cover up its trepidation. Be it the Tiger Monster or the Ba Snake, these were its reserve servants with massive potential, second only to Lu Yang as nutrients. But now, they were killed by Lu Yang''s smooth and fluid moves. It felt that Lu Yang was becoming stronger step by step, his control of power was becoming more proficient, his movements more nimble and continuous, his battle tactics more ingenious, and he could achieve victory with the smallest cost. This change had to be stopped! It shifted its focus from Fairy Eternity to Lu Yang, dispatching more monsters to besiege Lu Yang. Fairy Eternity noticed Lu Yang''s change and a smile appeared involuntarily at the corner of her mouth. More and more Demon Beasts were attacking Lu Yang, either being killed by him or having their Dantian shattered by the Arhat Fist. Conversely, Lu Yang''s physical condition was getting worse. Continually using Mantras and the Arhat Fist, his spiritual essence was being depleted rapidly. No matter how much Great Recovery Pill he took, it still couldn''t catch up with the speed at which his spiritual essence was being depleted. Moreover, several Golden Core Stage creatures severely wounded Lu Yang. His left arm was fractured, and there were several gashes on his abdomen and back, the deepest of which revealed white bone. He was covered in blood and staggered as he walked. At this rate, he would soon die from exhaustion, and Herbal Celestial Grass''s wish would be fulfilled. That should have been good news, but Herbal Celestial Grass couldn''t bring itself to feel happy. It noticed that while Lu Yang''s wounds were increasing, his eyes were as bright as the moon, exceptionally noticeable in the dark forest. What are you laughing at! What are you laughing at! Herbal Celestial Grass roared, thinking Lu Yang was mocking it. Yes, Lu Yang was laughing, and he was laughing very happily. Why can''t I laugh? A bunch of Golden Core Stage creatures swarm me, but they can''t even defeat me at just the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Shouldn''t I be happy? Am I too strong, or are these Golden Core Stage individuals too weak? Lu Yang struggled towards the Herbal Celestial Grass, nearly tumbling several times due to his severe injuries. Even in such a state, he sent chills of fear through Herbal Celestial Grass. Herbal Celestial Grass desperately ordered the Demon Beasts to attack Lu Yang, not caring about executing precise commands, insisting on crushing this Human race genius! Lu Yang didn''t even have the strength to hold his sword, using his bare fists to fend off the encroaching Demon Beasts, squeezing out the very last of his strength. At the same time, the fog in his dantian region was getting lighter. Or rather, it was not that the dense fog was fading, but that it was being absorbed by the radiance behind it, causing the brilliance to become more substantial. Lu Yang sensed the situation, figuring out the source of the fog: Is it the battle experience accumulated from fighting against higher ranks in the dense forest? Lu Yang''s body was gradually changing C the wounds on his abdomen and back were healing slowly, his severed left arm miraculously grew back, his spirit, vigor, and essence converging like a blazing torch, burning fiercely with more fuel constantly being added, making the flame grow higher and higher. The fog completely cleared, revealing the true nature of the glowing object C it was a plump, pill-like Golden Core. This Golden Core was wonderfully extraordinary C its presence indicated dominance. Slightly spinning, it instantly swept away Lu Yang''s fatigue. Lu Yang felt an endless stream of power surge out C this power was so immense, it was beyond what one at the Foundation Establishment stage could possess. Under the rush of this power, the bottleneck at the Foundation Establishment stage was easily overcome. Golden Core Stage! Yazui, kill it! A Demon Beast that stood out among its peers in the Golden Core stage, it was Yazui, a creature born from a dragon and a jackal, with a sword in its mouth, staring angrily at Lu Yang. This great demona formidable threat in the dense forestwas comparable to Jiuying. But now, in front of Lu Yang, it was nothing. Lu Yang stretched out his forefinger and middle finger. The joined fingers manifested an extremely sharp illusion of a sword. Go. The illusory sword swung down, then disappeared. Yazui glared angrily at Lu Yang, a very subtle line of blood appeared on top of Yazui''s head extending down to its tail. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang lightly blew a breath, Yazui was split in two, falling to both sides. Just this sword illusion alone was more powerful than Lu Yang''s strongest word-breaking technique! You''ve broken through to the Golden Core stage! Herbal Celestial Grass looked at Lu Yang incredulously. The previous shock was nothing compared to this. It had never heard of such a method of breakthrough before. Lu Yang ignored Herbal Celestial Grass''s shock. It no longer posed a threat to him. He was studying the newly formed Golden Core. This Golden Core seems to have a lot of mysteries that I haven''t discovered yet. There''s no record of it in the ancient books. In other words, this Golden Core is unique, it needs a good name I got it, I''ll call it the Primordial Qi Pill! Just as Lu Yang had settled on a name for the Golden Core, Fairy Eternity''s voice of surprise rang in his ear. Isn''t this my Invincible Elixir?! Lu Yang, you''re a cunning one. You say one thing and mean another. You said you wouldn''t form my Golden Core, but you still think my Invincible Elixir is the most suitable for you! Fairy Eternity, having dealt with the Demon Beasts surrounding her, jabbed at Lu Yang with her elbow, winking and beaming at him. Lu Yang: What the heck?! Chapter 273 – 272: This Immortal is Known for His Combat Power_1 Chapter 273: Chapter 272: This Immortal is Known for His Combat Power_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M You''re telling me this is the Invincible Elixir?! Lu Yang didn''t know what expression he should put on. After rummaging through countless golden core formation materials and tirelessly seeking inspiration, he had formed a unique Golden Core at the most critical moment in a battle. And now you''re telling me this Golden Core is the same as your Invincible Elixir? Oh dear, I''ve already told you, continuously fight, fear no challenges, win every battle, and develop an unbeatable aura. This is the force that guides the circulation of spiritual essence, and helps condense the elixir. Stop pretending now. You followed step by step according to what I told you, and successfully formed your Golden Core. Fairy Eternity thought that Lu Yang was just feeling embarrassed and unwilling to admit that he was mimicking her. There''s nothing to be ashamed of. Follow me, and I guarantee you''ll laugh at the end of time. By that time, when I am back to my heyday, I shall be the first, you the second, and that little girl Yun Zhi, the third! Lu Yang couldn''t help but recall the unique Golden Core formation experience that Fairy Eternity had shared. Fairy, do you remember how you said you formed your Golden Core? This is my unique Golden Core, which I have named the Invincible Elixir. Normally, I don''t tell others how to form it! Now, do you know the benefits of following me? Fairy Eternity was brimming with pride, hoping to elicit a look of worship from Lu Yang. Just to be on the safe side, let me ask in advance. When you said ''win every battle'', were you referring to fighting against someone the same level as you, or someone a level below you? Of course it refers to someone a level higher! Right, someone a level higher. If I, in the Foundation Establishment Stage, defeated someone in the Golden Core Stage, wouldn''t that be a level higher? Fairy Eternity casually declared, not understanding why Lu Yang seemed so shocked. Hadn''t she already said before that she was renowned for her beauty and fighting prowess before becoming immortal? If she was known for her fighting prowess, wouldn''t fighting across levels be a common occurrence? Lu Yang: No wonder Lu Yang hadn''t thought about this. Fairy Eternity had never given him any reliable guidance. Plus, she often picked on lower-level cultivators, and took pride in doing so. Lu Yang had always seen Fairy Eternity as an ancient relic of a shameful past, and hardly took her cultivation advice seriously. Listening to Fairy Eternity talk about cultivation sounded less useful than asking Eldest Senior Sister. Although, asking Eldest Senior Sister wasn''t necessarily going to get any answers either. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang''s impression of Fairy Eternity''s cultivation method was unreliable. As for that of Eldest Senior Sister, it was outrageous. Neither was of any reference value. In the late stages after establishing the foundation, I exhibited extraordinary talent, sweeping all geniuses at the same stage. Saints, blessings of heaven, bodies of the great path none could stand before me. My talent drew the envy of the world. The guardians of the geniuses thought that I would certainly be a big problem in the future and wanted to eradicate me. Yet, they were well-respected individuals and were afraid that the act of bullying the weak would damage their reputation. So, they dispatched many late-stage cultivators, hoping they would break through during the battle and enter the Golden Core Stage. This way, even when I lost, no one could say anything about it. Heh, they thought they could defeat me just by that? Even if they advanced to the Golden Core Stage, they were all nothing. None of them could match me! I constantly defeated them, nurturing through battles, and formed an unbeatable aura, successfully forming my golden core! Fairy Eternity related her story with a casual attitude, as if it were an insignificant feat. My Golden Core was something that had never been witnessed, and I was unbeatable, so naturally, the Golden Core had to be named the Invincible Elixir. Alright, this body''s power has almost been used up by me. I''ll leave the rest to you. After this, I''ll teach you the use of the Invincible Elixir. Yawn The downside of a clone is that it couldn''t replenish spiritual essence like the main body could. Once the spiritual essence was used up, it was gone and couldn''t be replenished. Fairy Eternity let out a stretch, her physical body returned to the earth and her soul back into the Spiritual Space. After working so hard for so long, she deserved a nice sleep as a reward. From beginning to end, the Herbal Celestial Grass didn''t say a word. If it had been human, it would have been drenched in cold sweat by now. Though Lu Yang had been speaking to his clone all this while, the Herbal Celestial Grass could sense his Spiritual Sense intensely locked onto it. Any slightest movement from it would be obliterated with a single sword strike from Lu Yang. Quick, stop them Before the Herbal Celestial Grass could finish speaking, Lu Yang moved, turning into a bolt of lightning. He knocked back all the Demon Beasts blocking the Herbal Celestial Grass, instantly appearing in front of it. Who are you trying to stop? Lu Yang asked, bending down to grab the Herbal Celestial Grass, his voice icy cold. After ascending to the Golden Core Stage, not only was his strength greatly enhanced, but his speed had also increased significantly. Lu Yang didn''t give the Herbal Celestial Grass a chance to explain and uprooted it completely. The roots of the Herbal Celestial Grass spread underneath the entire swamp. When Lu Yang pulled out all its roots, he discovered skeletons tangled in them. There were both Demon Race and Human race skeletons, all of which were its nourishment. Lu Yang''s gaze turned even colder. He removed each of the skeletons, ripped off the root system of the Herbal Celestial Grass, and casually threw it away. He took the Herbal Celestial Grass and left the swamp. He encountered a Demon Beast fighting with a cultivator, casually killed the beast with a single blow, and asked the cultivator where he was. Seeing Lu Yang killing the early stage Golden Core Demon Beast with a single strike, the cultivator was greatly shocked. He didn''t dare to hide anything and respectfully told Lu Yang the location. Lu Yang calculated, he was about six hundred miles away from the Demon Suppressing Pass, not very far away. When Lu Yang returned to Demon Suppressing Pass, he found Meng Jingzhou and the others anxiously waiting at the gate. There was also a young man standing nearby with rosy lips and pearly white teeth, who looked a few years younger than Lu Yang. Where did the Herbal Celestial Grass drag Senior Brother Lu to? Tao Yaoye was incredibly anxious. They had asked for help to find Lu Yang, but when they reached the spot, only a large pit and the swamp were left. Don''t worry. Lu Yang has a trump card, he''ll be fine. Meng Jingzhou said confidently. Even though he said this, he was still terrified. If Lu Yang had summoned Eldest Senior Sister to deal with the Herbal Celestial Grass, he should''ve returned to find them by now. If Lu Yang hadn''t summoned her, how would he deal with the Herbal Celestial Grass? I''m back. The clear voice of Lu Yang rang out, causing everyone to cheer with relief. Lu Yang! Senior Brother Lu! Brother Lu! Lu Yang, in a clean white robe, with a sword and jade pendant at his waist, and the defeated Herbal Celestial Grass in hand, looked like a young master from a painting, extremely suave. How did you get rid of the Herbal Celestial Grass yourself? Meng Jingzhou noticed the Herbal Celestial Grass in Lu Yang''s hand. Who do you think I am? A mere Herbal Celestial Grass can be easily uprooted by me. He has formed his Golden Core. The young man with rosy lips and pearly white teeth suddenly said, secretly surprised. He had heard of the strangeness of the Herbal Celestial Grass. To be able to deal with it immediately after entering the Golden Core Stage was something he could not do. You''ve formed your Golden Core? Meng Jingzhou thought he was the first one to form his golden core, but didn''t expect Lu Yang to have done it before him. And this is Let me introduce you, this is Governor Zeng of the Demon Suppressing Pass, Zeng Tairan. As soon as I got back to the pass, I asked Governor Zeng to help rescue you. I''ve seen Governor Zeng. Zeng Tairan waved his hand: You will surely achieve greater accomplishments than me in the future. There''s no need to be overly polite. Brother Lu found fortune amidst disaster, successfully forming the golden core. He''s the first one in our generation to do so. We should go back and celebrate properly. Man Gu called out. Lu Yang shook his head: Let''s not rush. There''s still one loose end to tie up. May I ask Governor Zeng how many cultivators above the Refining the Void stage are there at Demon Suppressing Pass? Chapter 274 – 273 Tidying Up The Tail_1 Chapter 274: Chapter 273 Tidying Up The Tail_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M As the night fell, after Lu Yang dug up the Herbal Celestial Grass, the Golden Core cultivators were left uncontrolled, lying quietly in the swamp. If anyone happened to venture here, they would be scared off by the sight of the corpses scattered across the field, suspecting something strange and turning to run away. A grey figure descended lightly, picking up the useless roots of the Herbal Celestial Grass; their brows furrowed at the disorderly scene. Who''s responsible for this! Fury surged in his heart as his years of preparation were destroyed in an instant. He needed to find an explanation for this. He was distant in the Demon Territory, but the moment he lost sensations of the Herbal Celestial Grass, he rushed over instantly. It was a pity that it was already too late. The Herbal Celestial Grass had been plucked away by someone else. Rewind! He formed complex, ancient seals with both his hands, moving so fast that they produced ghostly afterimages. This was a Great Divine Skill he mastered, capable of rewinding time and viewing past events. A light curtain appeared before him, in it, a Golden Core cultivator pulling out the Herbal Celestial Grass by its roots. This was the limit of his retrospection. The audacity! An insignificant Golden Core youngster dares to ruin my plans! I''ll remember your face! His grey shadow grit his teeth in anger, glaring fiercely at Lu Yang, vowing to find Lu Yang wherever he might be, retrieve the Herbal Celestial Grass, and tear Lu Yang into pieces! Why remember me? I''m just a small fry, a voice lazily sounded from the side. Who''s that! The grey shadow was startled. He was so anxious that he didn''t notice another person''s presence when the Herbal Celestial Grass disappeared. It''s you, you even dare to show your face! The grey shadow''s eyes hardened upon seeing Lu Yang. He ruined his plan, plucked the Herbal Celestial Grass, and even dared to show his face. Did he think he was made of clay and wouldn''t get angry? No, wait. He''s just a Golden Core cultivator, no matter how anxious he was, there was no way he wouldn''t have noticed a Golden Core hiding nearby. It''s a trap! He abruptly shot into the sky, attempting to escape, only to be covered by a massive net descending from the heavens. You who secretly cultivated the Herbal Celestial Grass and harmed living beings, either accept local execution or obediently follow me back for trial! Governor Zeng slowly appeared from another space, standing next to Lu Yang, his pupils filled with rage. Ten Refining the Void cultivators controlled the Sky Net, the grey shadow could not escape despite his efforts. Governor Zeng squinted his eyes slightly. The techniques used by the grey figure were very antiquated, not something of this era''s Unification stage cultivators would use. It seems we''ve caught an ancient Unification stage cultivator who''s been secretly cultivating the Herbal Celestial Grass to refine pills and elevate his realm. While the cultivation level of Refining the Void cultivators changes drastically, it doesn''t mean they can''t take action. The cultivation levels of these ten Refining the Void cultivators were also changing, but they could ensure that at least two of them remained at the Unification stage. With Governor Zeng who stayed on the ground added to the mix, they made up three Unification stage cultivators, enough to activate the Sky Net. The Sky Net was a secret treasure of the Great Xia dynasty''s treasury, used as a trump card stationed at the Demon Suppressing Pass to guard against invasion by the Demon Race. As long as it wasn''t an Unification stage elder of the Seek Dao Sect, the Sky Net could suppress anyone. Obviously, the grey figure was not at the level of the Seek Dao Sect elders, otherwise, he wouldn''t need to cultivate the Herbal Celestial Grass. Take him away! Following Governor Zeng''s order, ten Refining the Void cultivators dragged the grey figure back to the Demon Suppressing Pass. How did you know there''s someone behind the Herbal Celestial Grass? On their way back, Governor Zeng asked curiously. Even the Herbal Celestial Grass itself doesn''t know it''s being cultivated. This was the result Governor Zeng obtained after interrogating the Herbal Celestial Grass. It''s possible that the person behind it modified its memory. There were two reasons for my guess that there''s someone behind the Herbal Celestial Grass. First, the location of the Herbal Celestial Grass was too perfect. It has the ability to control Golden Core cultivators and happens to be in a dense forest where the most Golden Core Demon Beasts and Golden Core cultivators can be found. It seemed like someone deliberately planted it there to make it easier for it to find food. I''ve considered that, but couldn''t it just be a coincidence? That''s where the second point comes in. Governor Zeng probably doesn''t know this, but in the process of my fight with the Herbal Celestial Grass, it used an Array Method to disrupt my Directional Teleportation Talisman. Directional Teleportation Talisman is made by Nascent Soul Cultivators, and the Herbal Celestial Grass controls Golden Core cultivators. They wouldn''t possibly have learnt the method of disrupting a Directional Teleportation Talisman from Golden Core cultivators. Moreover, it used the Mountain Moving Array to shift the location of the swamp. This also isn''t an Array Method that Herbal Celestial Grass should be capable of. There must be someone who taught Herbal Celestial Grass these skills for self-preservation. That person would also worry about the Herbal Celestial Grass exposing him, so they modified Herbal Celestial Grass''s memory. Considering the Herbal Celestial Grass can improve a Unification cultivator''s realm by an entire level, it confirms that the person behind it is definitely a Unification cultivator. That person certainly left a mark on such an important thing as the Herbal Celestial Grass. The moment the mark disappeared, they would inevitably come over. That''s why I asked Governor Zeng to ambush them. Governor Zeng waved it off: It''s not like you asked me to make a move. It''s my duty as the governor. I should be the one thanking you. Without you exposing the Herbal Celestial Grass and the person behind it, who knows how long they could remain hidden and how many more people they could harm. The two conversed and arrived back at the Demon Suppressing Pass. Governor Zeng decided to interrogate the grey figure overnight and parted ways with Lu Yang. Lu Yang returned to the inn only to find that Meng Jingzhou and the others had already prepared a feast to celebrate his advancement to the Golden Core Stage. Come, come. Let''s toast to Lu Yang''s promotion to the Golden Core Stage! The four held up their drinks and downed a full glass together. Now that Lu has advanced to the Golden Core Stage, we three must pick up our pace. I have some clue. What about you two? Meng Jingzhou asked. I''m considering forming a Golden Core related to illusions, but I need to do more research on how to execute it. Tao Yaoye said. I haven''t figured out what kind of Golden Core I want to form yet. Man Gu scratched his head, laughing embarrassingly. Don''t rush. We have time. At our age, apart from Lu Yang, our cultivation speed is the fastest. There''s no need to hurry. Meng Jingzhou advised Man Gu not to be hasty. Man Gu nodded to show that he understood. I need to return to the Sect to consolidate my realm. Tomorrow, there will be a flying boat arriving. I won''t be joining you in the forest then. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The others understood. Lu Yang was already at the Golden Core Stage. If they continued to hunt the Demon Beasts in the forest with him, they wouldn''t feel any sense of danger. The effectiveness of their trials would be greatly reduced. The next morning, Lu Yang bought some local specialties from the Demon Suppressing Pass, brought along the Herbal Celestial Grass, and bid farewell to Meng Jingzhou and the rest before boarding the flying boat. Lu Yang didn''t choose to fly back to the Seek Dao Sect due to two reasons. Firstly, the distance between the Demon Suppressing Pass and the Seek Dao Sect was too far. His Golden Core spiritual essence storage wouldn''t last, and he would need to stop and rest for quite some time, which wasn''t worth it. The second reason was that Lu Yang was afraid of heights. Of course, the main reason was the first one. Inside the flying boat''s cabin, Lu Yang prepared to study the twinkling Invincible Elixir when he entered his Spiritual Space, and found Fairy Eternity sleeping. She''s developed a nocturnal habit. Mm, Lu Yang, did you just arrive? Sleepily rubbing her eyes, Fairy Eternity greeted Lu Yang drowsily. Lu Yang originally wanted to ask Fairy Eternity if the Invincible Elixir has any uses, but he stopped himself and changed the topic, Fairy, do you want to sleep some more? That works. Without even thinking, Fairy Eternity fell back to sleep. Lu Yang: I was just being polite. Chapter 275 – 274: Drifting_1 Chapter 275: Chapter 274: Drifting_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Fairy Eternity was still sleeping sweetly and Lu Yang wasn''t rude enough to disturb her. He began to study the Invincible Elixir on his own. The spiritual essence Lu Yang possessed was naturally higher than others at the same level, thanks to consuming tofu. After forming a golden core, his spiritual essence saw a tremendous change. At the very least, my spiritual essence has increased tenfold. The rate at which I absorb external spiritual energy has also increased. If I don''t use powerful moves like ''Decapitation Word Technique'' or ''Destruction Word Technique'', I can balance the spiritual essence I use and absorb during regular battles, ultimately saving money on Great Recovery Pills. During the fight with Herbal Celestial Grass, he swallowed Great Recovery Pills as if they were free, leaving him with only a few pathetic ones. It pained him to even think about it. In addition to this, my physical strength, speed, and reaction have exceeded the late stage of Foundation Establishment. I can now confidently challenge body cultivators of my level! Lu Yang said, brimming with self-confidence. His physical condition had always been his weak spot C he never stood a chance against body cultivators like Meng Jingzhou, let alone against Confucian cultivators like Man Gu. Now, he had finally managed to catch up and fill this gap. Lu Yang was very proud. After all, he had the same type of Golden Core as an Immortal, which ranked second only to the Harem Golden Core in the First-Grade Golden Cores! The Harem Golden Core was formed by concentrating the strength of a harem onto one person, which is something borrowed, and isn''t a single individual''s strength. In the strictest sense, the strength of the Harem Golden Core is the combined strength of a group. If singled out, it would be weaker than the Invincible Elixir. In the truest sense, his Invincible Elixir was the number one Golden Core! According to Fairy Eternity, it was even more powerful than the Golden Core of Eldest Senior Sister! Lu Yang felt invincible like he could defeat anyone. It could be described as him ''floating''. My Spiritual Sense has also increased. The most evident change was Lu Yang''s spiritual space. If it was a single room in a hotel before, now it was equivalent to a spacious house with four bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms! Fairy Eternity was the first to notice the change in the spiritual space, and she adapted C enlarging the area of her bed three times before comfortably going to sleep. Lu Yang released his Spiritual Sense. The entire ship was now within his Spiritual Sense range, which was something impossible before. Lu Yang noticed something wrong with the flying ship''s Suspension Formation. The accompanying Array Repair Master tinkered with it for ages, ultimately ruining the Suspension Formation. Worried about getting caught and losing his annual bonus, the Array Repair Master directly flew to the bottom of the ship, lifting the entire ship to fly. Did I just witness something extraordinary? The distance and number of Clones I can control should have also increased, I just don''t know by how much, he pondered. It wouldn''t be good to create a clone on the ship using a flowerpot, as it would look bad. I''ll test it when I get back. I wonder what other functions my Golden Core has, Lu Yang wondered. He had spent half the day studying it but didn''t understand anything. I''ll wait until Fairy Eternity wakes up and ask her directly. The journey of the flying ship was eventful yet without mishap. At the next stop, the Array Repair Master asked for help, and the Suspension Formation was finally fixed before takeoff. Several major cities later, the flying ship landed in front of the Seek Dao Sect''s gate, and Lu Yang stepped off. Suddenly, Lu Yang realized his Dantian was empty with no trace of his Golden Core. He didn''t know when that had happened. Where''s my Golden Core? Just as Lu Yang was about to enter his Spiritual Space to question Fairy Eternity, he saw her lying on the bed, holding the Invincible Elixir, sleeping sweetly. Lu Yang was helpless and woke Fairy Eternity: Fairy, could you please not hold my Golden Core while sleeping? I thought I had lost my Golden Core. She quickly came up with an excuse using her vast knowledge: You probably don''t know about this, do you know about the Ancient Martial Way? Fairy Eternity gently pushed the Invincible Elixir. Lu Yang nodded: I remember it to be a type of martial way from the ancient times, right? Yes, this type of martial way doesn''t use spiritual energy but merely refines the physical body. Once it is cultivated to the extreme, the body can rival the Nascent Soul Stage! Ancient Martial Arts can be categorized into Explicit Power, Hidden Power, Converted Power, and Holding Elixir. So? So now that I am holding your Golden Core, it means you have entered the Holding Elixir realm. Lu Yang: Fairy Eternity had a similar habit to Lu Yang, she loved to hold things while sleeping. The invincible elixir, which was an object she hadn''t seen for a long time, made her feel more attached. However, she couldn''t say this out loud because it would damage her dignity as an immortal. Fairy, do you believe that our intelligence is on the same level? How can you be as smart as this Fairy? Fairy, you ''ve been sleeping for two days now. Lu Yang hinted at Fairy Eternity, asking her to sleep less. What do you know? I am sleeping to recover my strength. If I don''t recover my strength, how will I defeat that little girl Yun Zhi? If it was in ancient times, I would die and resurrect on the spot, and the power that disappeared would be regained by me. Now I have been dead for more than 300,000 years, and the strength in my body at the time of death has long disappeared without a trace. I can only rely on sleep to slowly recover strength. So how much have you recovered now? It feels like I have recovered about 10% C 20%. If there is no other way to speed up, I can fully recover after sleeping for another hundred or so years. She said it lightly, but for Fairy Eternity, who was newly sixteen years old, a hundred and so years was just a moment in time. How does it feel to have the Invincible Elixir? Don''t you feel like you are invincible? The Invincible Elixir will make you indomitable and victorious. It is the first class Golden Core that this fairy is proud of! Fairy Eternity patted Lu Yang''s shoulder as if she saw herself in him rising high and brightening an era. So, what should I do exactly? Fairy Eternity giggled: When I first produced the Invincible Elixir, I put a lot of effort into researching what this Golden Core can do. Now with me here, you can skip the research stage and directly know the function of the Invincible Elixir. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be undefeated in all battles. The first function of the Invincible Elixir is to see the opponent''s flaws, so that you can formulate tactics against the opponent''s weaknesses during the battle, thus, won''t victory be certain? When I was in the Golden Core Stage, I defeated Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal thanks to this function! Lu Yang''s heart was pounding, the Invincible Elixir was worthy of being a pill of the immortals, and it was indeed powerful. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Come on, I''ll teach you how to use it. Alright! The method of using the Invincible Elixir wasn''t complicated, but Lu Yang didn''t manage to find the way on his own. With Fairy Eternity as a guide, Lu Yang easily mastered the use of the Invincible Elixir. Try it on somebody. As per Fairy Eternity''s instructions, Lu Yang set his sights on a Senior Brother. He remembered this Senior Brother; he had joined the line to beat him at the end of the Five Elements Sect exchange meeting. Indeed, he could not beat him in the past, carrying the black pot on behalf of Fairy Eternity. Now that he had obtained the Invincible Elixir, he must wash away his past shame and prove his strength. The Invincible Elixir slowly spun, analyzing the Senior Brother''s weaknesses. Soon, a line of text appeared in front of Lu Yang. You can''t defeat him, choose someone else. Chapter 276 – 275: The Function of Invincible Elixir_1 Chapter 276: Chapter 275: The Function of Invincible Elixir_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang remained silent for a long while before asking, Fairy, the functionality isn''t what you said it would be, is it? This involves the second function of the Invincible Elixir. It clearly tells you not to fight if you can''t beat the opponent. Think about it, why do you win sometimes and lose others in a fight? What''s the reason for your failure? Isn''t it simply that you can''t beat the other person! Now, the Invincible Elixir directly tells you that you can''t beat the other person, doesn''t that prevent your defeat? Fairy Eternity spoke confidently, her logic was clear, and her argument was sensible. This time, Lu Yang fell silent even longer, mainly because he actually found what Fairy said to make a lot of sense. Lu Yang used the Invincible Elixir to assess each of his Senior Brothers and Sisters. The answer was commonplace, he couldn''t beat any of them. Your Senior Brothers and Sisters are all at least in the late Golden Core stage, they can all fight above their level, and you, a cultivator in the early Golden Core stage, want to beat them? Even if I took control of your body, it would barely suffice. Fairy Eternity advised Lu Yang not to aim too high and asked him to fight Meng Jingzhou when he forms the golden core. When you fought Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal, what weaknesses did the Invincible Elixir point out? You''re talking about that, the Invincible Elixir told me they were both at the Foundation Establishment stage. It allowed me to be free and unrestrained. It wasn''t until he got to the business street that Lu Yang regained some of his confidence. There were not only retired cultivators at the Unification stage in the business street but also Golden Core stage cultivators doing business there. These Golden Core stage cultivators were formidable, but they seemed less impressive compared to Lu Yang. Rou Jia Mo Vendor, early Golden Core level, weak spiritual sense, can be attacked mentally. Hundred Fragrance Building waiter, can''t beat him, try another one. Six-winged Duck, food material, early Golden Core stage, its weakness is fear of flame. You can use Three Flavored True Fire against it, or roast it and let the chef handle it. Tea shop owner, can''t beat him, try another one. Tailor shop owner, mid-Golden Core stage, no weaknesses, can be forcefully defeated. The essence of the Golden Core was the unity of Lu Yang''s spirit, Qi, and his mind. In other words, the Invincible Elixir was a part of Lu Yang''s body and could formulate effective tactics based on Lu Yang''s cognition. It was as if Lu Yang had an extra brain. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. BBQ shop Master Liu, can''t beat him, try another one. BBQ shop Master Gao, can''t beat him, try another one. Huh? Now, Lu Yang discovered that he had unknowingly arrived at the Eternity Sect''s headquarters. The barbecue shop was busy as always, with the sect master and Immortal Eternity delivering goods. They were moving freshly slaughtered beef and mutton out of their storage ring. Lu Yang! The sect master saw Lu Yang, his eyes complex, three parts conflicted, three parts regretful, and four parts relieved. Master Liu and Master Gao responded similarly. Was it not thanks to Lu Yang that the Eternity Sect had met such a fate? Who could have imagined that this young man, a mere two months into joining the sect, would bring about the downfall of the Eternity Sect! Lu Yang? Come, come in and sit! Seeing Lu Yang, Immortal Eternity showed quite a lot of enthusiasm, his reaction entirely different from that of the sect master and vice-sect master. He had no choice but to be enthusiastic. Of course, this young man was the source of the Eternity Clan, naturally higher in status. Not to mention this young man''s status, he was in Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi''s good books. Neither identity was something he could afford to offend. Of course, he had to do his best to please. What a pity it''s morning now, the meat hasn''t been marinated, otherwise, I would have barbecued it for you. Immortal Eternity said regretfully, it could be seen that he genuinely wanted to barbecue for Lu Yang. The treatment from Immortal Eternity was equivalent to serving him on a silver platter in his past life. Lu Yang was also a bit uncomfortable. The high-ranking personnel of the Eternity Sect were all here, if it weren''t for the fact that the sect master, Master Liu, and Master Gao had all been turned into ghouls by Eldest Senior Sister and couldn''t bear any hostility towards disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang felt that he wouldn''t leave the BBQ shop alive. The sect master and the elder of the Seek Dao Sect were contemporaries. They were at the peak of Unification. I have other matters to attend to and need to see Eldest Senior Sister, I won''t go in. Lu Yang declined, hearing that Lu Yang was going to see Eldest Senior Sister, Immortal Eternity quickly let him go, no longer stopping him. After Lu Yang left, Immortal Eternity squinted, Lu Yang has formed a golden core. Did anyone figure out what kind of Golden Core he formed? The sect master shook his head, Judging from the quality, it''s a first-grade Golden Core, but I can''t discern precisely which kind it is. It must be a novel kind of Golden Core. This also fits in with the style of the Seek Dao Sect. Having stayed with the Seek Dao Sect for this long, the high-ranking personnel of the Eternity Sect were beginning to notice a pattern, such as the fact that the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect never took the conventional path when forming a Golden Core. The Golden Cores they formed were diverse. Should we implement the plan targeting Lu Yang? The Sect Master opened a barrier and quietly asked, as if he was afraid someone might discover. Immortal Eternity nodded, Since he''s already formed a golden core, then we proceed according to the plan and catch Lu Yang off guard. Remember, you must execute the plan when Yun Zhi isn''t around! If Yun Zhi shows up, we must abandon all plans and neither of us will end well! This matter must be kept secret. If we can succeed, then we might have a future! Immortal Eternity spoke seriously, Although we don''t necessarily know the type of Lu Yang''s Golden Core, it''s enough to know that he has formed a Golden Core. We can use this as an opportunity to give him a gift and try to please him as much as possible! Remember, the gift-giving plan mustn''t show any flaw, this relates to whether we can open a branch outside of the Seek Dao Sect! We will keep it in mind! When Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, Eldest Senior Sister was still in her usual meditation practice. As she sensed Lu Yang''s arrival, she slowly opened her eyes and observed Lu Yang closely. Have you formed the golden core? A rare hint of confusion appeared in Eldest Senior Sister''s expression, she couldn''t recognize the type of Lu Yang''s golden core, What type of golden core did you form? Lu Yang honestly admitted, I formed the same type of golden core as Fairy Eternity, named the Invincible Elixir. Yun Zhi nodded in approval, it seems like a type of Golden Core that was lost in the river of history. The name of the Golden Core is certainly fitting with Fairy''s style; as for its power, since it''s the same type as Fairy''s, it should rank in the top three amongst first-grade Golden Cores. What''s the effect of this Golden Core? It can perceive the opponent''s weakness, formulate targeted tactics, and achieve victory. Oh? Eldest Senior Sister became interested, and her tone softened a bit, no longer as icy cold, If I were your opponent, could your Invincible Elixir discern my weaknesses? Upon hearing this, Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat. I, I''ll give it a try. Lu Yang activated the Invincible Elixir to probe for Eldest Senior Sister''s weaknesses. As expected, the response of the Invincible Elixir was the same as before: Can''t beat, try another one. Lu Yang informed Eldest Senior Sister of the result, only to have her continue asking, What if I definitely want to fight? Since the battle was inevitable, the Invincible Elixir quickly gave a follow-up answer: Commit suicide now to ensure you maintain an undefeated record. Lu Yang: ..Can I reform a Golden Core now? They say there are no regrets with a Golden Core. Lu Yang doesn''t know what others think, but he''s quite regretful. Screw your goddamn immortal''s Golden Core! Chapter 277 – 276 Unstoppable Momentum_1 Chapter 277: Chapter 276 Unstoppable Momentum_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M It''s said that there is no regret in Golden Core, how could you regret it? Lu Yang heard Immortal Eternity''s teachings in his ear: This is the Invincible Elixir, it can help you become an immortal second only to me in the future. What are you not satisfied with? Immortal Eternity stepped directly out of her Spiritual Space and took corporeal form in the real world: I haven''t finished yet, this Golden Core has a third function. What is it? Do you know that the most important thing in cultivation is not the talent for cultivation, but the invincible will that never admits defeat? There are so many people who have been smooth sailing in their cultivation journey, and when they encounter a slight setback, they lose their fighting spirit and sink from then on. I''ve seen too much of this. The invincibility I told you about is a form of will. The invincibility you developed in the dense forest and the Invincible Elixir condensed from it is the Pill of Will. The third function of Invincible Elixir, and its main feature, is to stabilize your will! Invincibility is very important. In ancient times there was a saying that ''the brave wins when they meet on a narrow path,'' in fighting your enemies, victory often hangs in the balance. When you have invincibility, you can win every battle! Take me as an example, when I was in the Golden Core Stage facing Yingtian Immortal and Kirin Immortal, I fought with everything I had, relying on invincibility, and I defeated them both in one go! but didn''t both of them only just reach Foundation Establishment Stage during that time? What''s wrong with Foundation Establishment Stage? Taking a battle lightly would be a grave mistake. Just like a lion uses all its power to swat a rabbit, you should understand this principle! Aren''t there plenty of examples of those in Foundation Establishment Stage defeating those in Golden Core Stage? For instance, you, and me C we''re both prime examples. Who knows if Yingtian Immortal and Kirin Immortal could also have defeated those in Golden Core Stage? The fairy makes a good point. Immortal Eternity continued: And let''s take a step back, even if you lose miserably, the Invincible Elixir can make you remain full of self-confidence and believe that you are invincible in the world! Lu Yang: Isn''t this inflation? Then Fairy, did you ever lose when you were at the Golden Core Stage? Are you joking, will I lose? When I was at the Golden Core Stage, I fought Yingtian Immortal, Kirin Immortal, and Jiuchong Immortal all at once. Who could beat me? What about Time Immortal? Immortal Eternity dismissed casually: Time Immortal is an awakened Firmament Tree, he can''t be measured using realms. There''s no point in me fighting him. Yun Zhi, standing by and quietly listening, was not surprised. She already knew that Time Immortal was an awakened Firmament Tree, as it was recorded in the ancient books of the Great Qian Era. By the way Eldest Senior Sister, I found a Herbal Celestial Grass with sentience in the forest. Lu Yang fetched the struggling Herbal Celestial Grass from the knapsack. As Eldest Senior Sister''s cold gaze fell on the Herbal Celestial Grass, it felt as though it had fallen into a frigid ice cellar. I''ve heard about it long ago, your ability to notice the people behind the Herbal Celestial Grass is commendable. Lu Yang was taken aback. From the sound of Eldest Senior Sister''s words, could it be that their entire journey through the dense forest practice was under her scrutiny? So what about this Herbal Celestial Grass? The maturing process of Herbal Celestial Grass doesn''t necessarily involve eating humans. It chose the most aggressive path and should thus receive severe punishment. You should take this grass to Elixir Cauldron Peak, tell Seventh Elder everything about its deeds, he will know how to deal with it. After returning from Elixir Cauldron Peak, I want you to find me again. I have something else to tell you. Yes. Lu Yang''s curiosity was piqued. He wanted to know what Eldest Senior Sister meant by something else to tell, but he dared not ask, so he had to head to Elixir Cauldron Peak first. The first thing Lu Yang did before going to Elixir Cauldron Peak was to hold his breath, complete his self-circulation, and avoid being poisoned by an unknown poison. Even the Golden Core stage is no match for the poison at Elixir Cauldron Peak. Luckily, after advancing to the Golden Core stage, one can control the organs to a certain extent, such as changing the positions of the internal organs, and one can also carry out self-circulation within the body, achieving the true meaning of reaching the sky and diving into the ground. May I ask where the Seventh Elder is? Lu Yang found a familiar Elder Brother at Elixir Cauldron Peak, who was probably one of those who had lined up to fight him back then. Oh, it''s Junior Brother Lu, are you looking for Master? He should be writing in the pill room. Writing? As the Brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak led Lu Yang along, he explained: Yes, our Elixir Cauldron Peak''s pill refining style isn''t mainstream in the refining world, and outsiders are jealous of our talent. So, in order to expand the influence of Elixir Cauldron Peak, Master encourages us to write articles and publish them to the outside world to let them understand the real us. The vegetation in Elixir Cauldron Peak is lush, the plants provide ample shade, and there are spiritual herbs everywhere. Material for refining Great Recovery Pills and fasting pills are randomly strewn about. If one does not pay attention to their step, they might crush a spiritual herb under their foot. Although they are not as rare as the herbs in the Medicinal Garden, these spiritual herbs can still fetch a good price if sold in the outside world. Here we are, it''s here. Refiners in the outside world enjoy a high status, and they usually prefer luxurious decorations to show off their special status. In contrast, the Seventh Elder''s pill room looks simple from the outside, just like a thatched hut. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The environment of the pill room is beyond comparison to a thatched hut. Lu Yang could feel the strong medicinal power emanating from the pill room. This is greatly beneficial to those at the Nascent Soul Stage and can gradually improve their physical constitution. After the Brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak left, Lu Yang gently knocked on the door, careful not to disrupt the Seventh Elder''s train of thought. Come in. I''ve come to see the Seventh Elder. Lu Yang respectfully saluted. The Seventh Elder had a head full of white hair, but his face was wrinkle-free and youthful, full of life, leading one to wonder if this has anything to do with his long-term pill refining. I heard that you''re writing an essay, Elder? Lu Yang was curious about the new academic trends in the pill refining world. It would help him show off when he met pill refiners in the future. Yes, I''m researching an ancient pill formula unearthed by the chief refiner of the Great Xia Dynasty. He couldn''t solve the mystery of the ancient pill formula, so he offered a public bounty, inviting famous refining masters to analyze it. If the mystery can be solved, it would be a boon for Elixir Cauldron Peak. The ancient pill formula was written by an ancient master refiner, and it recorded an elixir that can make people pregnant. However, the elixir was not named. After discussing amongst ourselves, we, the refiners, decided to name it Procreation Elixir. But, this formula is so old and incomplete, incomplete. I''ve been trying to replicate it based on the herbs I can still identify from the formula and my own understanding, although all attempts have failed, it has ruled out many possibilities. So far, I haven''t heard of anyone who has successfully replicated the formula. But what I find strange is that the medicinal materials written in the formula are all for beauty and nourishment, and don''t have any pregnancy effects. I suspect that the formula is missing some medicinal material that was only available in ancient times but is now extinct. Can I have a look? Lu Yang felt that the Procreation Elixir sounded familiar. The Seventh Elder took out a copy of the pill formula, which listed many medicinal materials. The pill formula was clipped off. This is a pill formula written by a refiner named Qinghe, which described the effect of the Procreation Elixir at the beginning: it makes people pregnant when administered with river water. Lu Yang hesitated for a moment and said, Is it possible, I mean just may be, that it''s not the Procreation Elixir that makes the woman pregnant, but the river water? Chapter 278 – 277: Role Model Lu Yang_1 Chapter 278: Chapter 277: Role Model Lu Yang_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M At first glance of the pill formula, Lu Yang wasn''t certain if the river water mentioned by Qinghe, the Pill Master, was from the Mother-child River. Soon, the words of Fairy Eternity in his spiritual space solidified this idea. Oh? Qinghe? That little girl is this immortal''s most devout believer. She does things to my liking. River water? I read about it in an ancient book. It said that there was a river in ancient times, and when women drank its water, they could become pregnant. Such a miraculous river? Seventh Elder was very surprised, he had never heard of such a river. Lu Yang thought to himself: How about this, Seventh Elder, have you ever seen a river than can grow sisters? Guided by Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang''s knowledge had already surpassed that of a Unification realm cultivator. The Seventh Elder was not surprised that Lu Yang knew ancient secrets. It was apparent when Lu Yang served as Acting Sect Leader during the Five Elements Sect''s visit. Considering Lu Yang was Yun Zhi''s junior brother, it was plausible he knew about the ancient secrets. Where does this river water come from? Is it naturally formed? Lu Yang hesitated. The water of the Mother-child River was refined by Fairy Eternity, but her existence couldn''t be known to others. Just say it was refined by Yingtian Immortal. He has already stolen my recipe copyright, it''s no big deal to add the Mother-child River! Fairy Eternity waved her hand, appearing quite generous. Lu Yang, respecting Fairy Eternity''s wishes, said to the Seventh Elder: It''s the river water refined by Yingtian Immortal in ancient times. I see, the doing of an immortal is indeed extraordinary. It''s normal for them to refine such an amazing river. Seventh Elder soon believed Lu Yang''s words. By the way, what brings you here? Lu Yang took out the Herbal Celestial Grass and repeated the story: That''s how it happened, Eldest Senior Sister said this grass should be handled by you. Seventh Elder''s eyes lit up: This is a spiritual grass that has developed a consciousness! That is very rare. Most of these kinds of grass don''t harm people and it''s not convenient to refine them into elixirs. Finally, I have got hold of one! This was the first time Seventh Elder was allowed to use conscious herbs for refining pills and he was overjoyed: The value of a conscious Herbal Celestial Grass is immeasurable. Tell me what you want, I will satisfy you! Lu Yang repeatedly waved his hands: No need, no need. This Herbal Celestial Grass has harmed countless people, it''s enough just to deal with it. Seeing that Lu Yang didn''t want anything, the Seventh Elder made a decision for him: How can this be? In that case, I''ll refine elixirs for you free of charge three times. His pill refining skills are second to few in the entire Cultivation World. Asking him to refine an elixir once is enough to exhaust the wealth of a Refining Void realm cultivator. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On his way back to Sky Gate Mountain after leaving Elixir Cauldron Peak, Lu Yang encountered a group of more than a dozen people. They were excited to see him. Senior Brother Lu, hello! Their unified greeting startled Lu Yang. Lu Yang noticed that this group was composed of both men and women who were about his age. Are you Junior Brother Wei Nanfei and Junior Sister Jin Qinqin? Lu Yang recognized them as disciples who had entered the Seek Dao Sect along with him. Junior Brother Wei Nanfei was poisoned by his stepmother when he was young. Fortunately, Senior Brother, Dai Bufan, happened to pass by and lend a hand. Junior Sister Jin Qinqin once ate a fruit in the valley. It was a Green Wood Immortal Fruit, which could make her internal qi circulate endlessly on its own. He had not seen them before, assuming they had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage. They must have recently achieved that stage and hence were allowed to move around. Using his spiritual sense to scan them, this indeed proved to be the case C these junior brothers and sisters have all established their foundation. Establishing the foundation at this age was considered prodigious outside. They would be fostered by the Sect Leader of a First Class Sect as the next Sect Leader.Lu Yang and his peers were exceptions. According to the Eldest Senior Sister, their talents were a testament to the advent of the Great Era since the Seek Dao Sect never recruited five disciples with exceptional talents in the same batch. The juniors looked at Lu Yang with admiration. Was this the legendary Senior Brother Lu? They had just established their foundation while Senior Brother Lu had already formed the Golden Core. There was a significant gap in their realms. They heard that Senior Brother Lu had served as an Acting Sect Leader. This was unprecedented even in the Seek Dao Sect, filled with geniuses. The disciples involved in the exchange with the Five Elements Sect mentioned that Senior Brother Lu was skilled in the five-element magic, is capable of Samadhi True Fire, Distance Shrinking, and Diving Spell. Moreover, he could create clones, and his sword technique was unparalleled among his peers! Finding it hard to learn any one of these skills, they dreaded learning all. They were inspired. They quietly made up their minds to learn from Senior Brother Lu and catch up with him as soon as possible. Lu Yang encouraged his juniors and said, Eldest Senior Sister asked for me, I have to go now. Goodbye, Senior Brother Lu! The juniors enthusiastically sent off Lu Yang with reluctance to part. Lu Yang smiled throughout his journey. Having junior brothers and sisters was indeed a good feeling. Eldest Senior Sister, I''m back. Eldest Senior Sister was dealing with administrative work such as resolving complaints against Seek Dao Sect. For instance, the Master of the Five Elements Sect strongly condemned the actions of Second Elder harassing his mother. Also, the Master of the Five Elements Sect''s mother hoped that the Second Elder could send some creative gifts the next time. Then there was Daoist Buyu, who stammered his way into prison, and Yun Zhi was asked to bail him out as his guarantor. Moreover, someone wanted to hear the sequel to Legend of Dao Sect narrated by Daoist Buyu and applied to be jailed next to Daoist Buyu. The Great Xia dynasty wanted Yun Zhi to immediately free Daoist Buyu C now the jail was filled with criminals who came to listen to storytelling. She gently rubbed her temples, wondering why there were so many issues to handle when the Seek Dao Sect was prospering. Why couldn''t she remember so many problems when the master was the Sect Leader? Eldest Senior Sister stood up, gesturing for Lu Yang to come over: Since you''re back, come with me. Where to? Lu Yang asked curiously. After the destruction of the Eternity Sect, their Master disclosed the location of the sect''s origin, which is where the first leader encountered the relics of Immortal Eternity. The Great Xia dynasty once dispatched people to investigate, and reports indicate many things likely from ancient times. Due to such a distant era, knowledge of the script, heritage, and ancient languages is limited to the tip of the iceberg. The Great Xia dynasty, faced with these objects from ancient times, hesitated to act arbitrarily, fearing it might damage them. When it comes to the ancient times, I know less than Fairy Eternity. This matter is closely related to her. She should go. When the Great Xia dynasty informed me, I originally intended to explore the ruins with you and Fairy Eternity. But, you were undergoing training in the forest, in a critical period of cultivating your Golden Core, so I didn''t disturb you. Now that you have successfully created your Golden Core, I can rest assured and take you to the ruins. Eldest Senior Sister said this and walked out of her abode. She beckoned to the sky, and a crack appeared. A cloud descended from the sky and landed in front of her. Let''s go. Chapter 279 – 278: The First Generation Master_1 Chapter 279: Chapter 278: The First Generation Master_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The Great Xia officials have named the ruins the Eternity Relics. The Eternity Relics are located in a small hill near Falling Goose County. Locals call this hill Waste Mountain, as it has scarce resources and unremarkable scenery, so they seldom visit. Preliminary exploration suggests that the relics date back to the late ancient period. Before heading to the relics, Yun Zhi provides Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity with a brief introduction. Currently, people''s understanding of the ancient period is 70% based on records left by predecessors and 30% from excavating the relics of the Great Qian Dynasty. Due to the Ancient Nameless One refining the stars, relics from the ancient period are scarce and mostly fragmented, yielding little useful information. Lu Yang is different, as all his understanding of the ancient period comes from Fairy Eternity. While hearing Eldest Senior Sister''s introduction, Lu Yang''s mouth opened up, displaying an appearance of indecision. What''s the matter? Do we really need to discuss the relics while we''re eating hotpot? Lu Yang''s hotpot was bubbling away in front of him, with plates of beef on the table C according to the restaurant, they were tenderloin, grip, beef shank, sorted beef combo platter Lu Yang had never thought of subdividing a cow into such meticulous parts. Across the hotpot, the beautiful female cultivator watched Lu Yang, making him feel substantial pressure. It was like an execution; he would rather go to the Eternity Relics directly. The beef hotpot is world-renowned, and all the diners here were attracted by it, but the detached tone of Eldest Senior Sister felt out of place in this restaurant''s ambiance. Many people involuntarily glanced over at Lu Yang and Yun Zhi, curious about their identities. If someone were observant, they would notice that the couple was indeed talking, but no one could hear a word they were saying. This was not simply a basic sound barrier magic skill, but something deeper, almost illusory. Yun Zhi picked a piece of beef from the pot, dipped it in satay sauce, slightly opened her mouth, and put the meat in. Her manners were so elegant, not like she was eating hotpot, but rather a precious delicacy. Beef hotpot is a specialty of Falling Goose County. This is a rare opportunity to try local cuisine, which will enrich your experiences. Your character is free-spirited, destined for a worldly cultivation path. This is also part of the cultivation process. Yun Zhi paused and continued, And, we''re also celebrating your successful advancement to the Golden Core Stage. Saying this, Yun Zhi lifted a tea cup and toasted with Lu Yang. Lu Yang was touched and carefully held up his tea cup. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the meal, the two left the restaurant; Lu Yang was still savoring the taste. Unsettling as it was, the food was indeed delicious. Just when Lu Yang wanted to ask where to go next, he felt his collar being grabbed by Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister took a step forward; space twisted, the scene altered and they seamlessly moved from the front of the restaurant to the desolate Waste Mountain. This is what Shrinking Ground Into Inches really is! said Fairy Eternity, excitedly. After spending a long time with Lu Yang, she almost forgot that the real Shrinking Ground Into Inches was a space magic, not digging and crawling in the soil. On the Waste Mountain, soldiers set up camp and were on high alert. They were elite royal troops of Great Xia, all of them were cultivators and could form an army soul array to counter enemies. The Eternity Relics were the birthplace of the Eternity Sect, so it was not something the imperial court could ignore. Honored Yun Zhi is present? An elder general, clad in heavy armor and emanating a sense of determination from his brows, approached; every step he took resulted in a heavy clank from his armor. The old general had already received news that the Seek Dao Sect would send someone to explore the Eternity Relics. He controlled this elite army and could fight against someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, hence having a considerable status in the court. However, he dared not show arrogance in front of Yun Zhi. The reason was simple, he was fortunate to have seen Yun Zhi in action. At the same time, he wondered if inviting Yun Zhi over meant that the court was planning to explore or to dismantle the Eternity Relics? Yun Zhi inclined her head, without saying much. The old general focused his gaze on Lu Yang, a cultivator who had just reached the Golden Core Stage. He didn''t understand why Yun Zhi brought him along. However, the old general didn''t inquire. Surely, since Yun Zhi brought him along, he didn''t need to worry about it. Could he stop Yun Zhi? This way, please. The old general gestured politely for Yun Zhi to enter the Eternity Relics. The soldiers watching this scene speculated discreetly. Who was the honored guest who commanded such respect from the general? The Crown Princess? The Grand Princess? Some Transcendance Tribulation Stage Great Cultivator? The soldiers were highly disciplined. Even with doubts, they kept their expressions neutral, staying steadfast in their duties and practicing their combat tactics. The old general led the two to a cave. It was deep and dim, This is the place. According to the members of the Eternity Sect, over ten thousand years ago, their first Master was inspired by Immortal Eternity in his sleep, ended up coming here, and saw two old men playing chess. One of the immortals was Immortal Eternity, and the other was the Ancient Nameless One. After the chess game ended, the first Master was so drawn in by the game that when it finished, the old men and the chess board vanished together. The Master awakened from the dream to find himself in the middle of the mountain, at the entrance to the Eternity Relics. However, our investigations revealed that the above experience was fabricated to exaggerate the origin of the Eternity Sect. The only resemblance to the actual situation is that the principal character was indeed the first Master. In reality, the first Master was caught logging illegally in the area and selling the wood. After serving fifty years'' imprisonment, he revised his criminal history, learned from his past, made proactive improvements, and even learned the Tree Growing Spell. He planted and uprooted trees simultaneously, quickly mastering the spell. When he uprooted one ancient tree, he discovered an unfathomably deep cave underneath it. He was taken aback and decided to explore the cave after buying accident insurance. That''s when he discovered the Eternity Relics, learned of Immortal Eternity, and stumbled upon a few Immortal Treasures. This enlightened him C creating a cult would earn Spirit Stones faster than logging. This philosophy is also reflected in our criminal laws: the former attracts capital punishment, while the latter is punishable by imprisonment. Establishing the Eternity Sect presented numerous challenges, such as insufficient funding and inadequate personnel. Whenever there was a shortage of funds, he took loans, and when there was a manpower shortage, he would recruit from the prison. The first Master overcame various challenges and eventually established the Eternity Sect. How did you guys investigate all this in such detail? Lu Yang found the first Master''s experience to be quite rich, enough to fill an entire book. The imperial court is impressive, having such detailed investigative capabilities. Oh, investigating these details wasn''t difficult, considering that he wrote a memoir. The old general pulled out a book from his bosom, This one here, I''ve been reading it like a novel recently. It''s quite interesting. Lu Yang: You really think highly of yourself, don''t you? To add on, the old general said, Later, the second Master seized power and killed the first Master, claiming the insurance payout. Chapter 280 – 279: Speculation that Overturns History_1 Chapter 280: Chapter 279: Speculation that Overturns History_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M The duty of the old general is to guard the Eternal Relics and prevent outsiders from entering. The only ones allowed to enter the Eternal Relics are Eldest Senior Sister and Lu Yang, along with the immortal ghost within Lu Yang. Upon entering the Eternal Relics, Lu Yang didn''t feel strange. The Eternity Sect''s branch, Yanjiang Rudder, has a secret realm, which is built exactly like the Eternal Relics to enhance a sense of belonging and faith in the Immortal Eternity. The platforms floating in the air, the ancient buildings on the platforms, everything was all too familiar. Under the test of time, the buildings had collapsed, making it difficult to imagine what they looked like before their collapse. Eldest Senior Sister snapped her fingers, and the collapsed buildings floated up, assembling into their original form, as if time had reversed. The architectural style was different from contemporary ones, however, there was absolutely no connection between these buildings and the word ancient. The contemporary architecture style originated from the era of Great Qian, evolving over three hundred thousand years, changing with the times. In the ancient era, it had been more than three hundred thousand years. By the end of the ancient era, the arts, language, and other aspects were very advanced, not less than now. The difference with the present was only in the style. The main body of the architecture was magnificent, with buildings scattered in an orderly manner. Even the main gates were inlaid with yellow jade, green jade, and red gold, exuding a sense of grandeur. Do you recognize these buildings, elder? Yun Zhi asked. There were only the three of them within the relics. Fairy Eternity didn''t need to hide her whereabouts and came out from the spiritual space. She examined these buildings carefully, then shook her head lightly: I don''t recognize these buildings. Although I don''t understand architectural styles, I always feel that these don''t look like the buildings of my time. Yun Zhi expressed surprise, which was rare: According to the Great Xia Dynasty''s assessment, these relics have been around for three to four hundred thousand years. The Great Xia Dynasty has never made a mistake in time identification. Moreover, the style and layout of the buildings here do not match the situation in the early Great Qian era. The academic world generally has a notion that, as the Ancient Nameless One refined the stars, the once glorious ancient times were reduced to ashes. Along with it, countless wealth also disappeared. Therefore, when the Great Qian Dynasty was just established, it advocated frugality, reducing taxes and rent. If you think about the buildings of the Eternal Relics, while not extravagant, they certainly don''t align with thriftiness. These are not Yun Zhi''s words, but what the scholars organized by the court had written in their report to Emperor Xia after investigating the place. Then I really don''t know. Fairy Eternity honestly said, she was not good at thinking about these issues. Lu Yang remained silent throughout. He didn''t expect to encounter difficulties from the start of the exploration of the relics. Even the era in which the relics are located had not been determined. Moving forward, there were the murals that Lu Yang was familiar with. In the murals, an Immortal Eternity with open arms could not be identified as male or female. The Immortal Eternity was holding countless planets in his arms, with a tiny person kneeling on each planet. The tiny people were holding up their tributes to the Immortal Eternity. Looking back four months, Master Chu of Yanjiang County took Lu Yang and the others into the secret realm, introducing the origins of the Immortal Eternity in front of the mural and revealing the enigma of the Ancient Nameless One refining the planets to Lu Yang. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Times have changed, Lu Yang sighed. It hadn''t been long since then, Master Chu, a good man, was gone just like that. The murderer remains at large, unaccountable for his actions. To the right of the mural, was a long passage which Lu Yang couldn''t understand. Is this the text from the ancient era? Yun Zhi nodded and roughly translated for Lu Yang. The general meaning was that in the ancient times, the Immortal Eternity was protecting the human race. Immortal Eternity fought against the Ancient Nameless One, died from exhaustion, but as long as you call out the name of the Immortal Eternity, he could be revived. Now it can be confirmed that this part of the history was fabricated. Whether it was Fairy Eternity, Yellow Bean, or Immortal Eternity, Sha Meless, none of them had ever done such a thing. Fairy Eternity had already fallen before the Ancient Nameless One could refine the stars, and Immortal Eternity had just been born a few months ago. So this is actually a relic from the ancient era? Lu Yang furrowed his brows, feeling that things shouldn''t be so simple. Yun Zhi shook her head: If it were before, I might have thought so, but after what the elder has said, I feel that the text on the mural might have been intentionally left by the person behind the scenes to mislead us. Yun Zhi turned to ask Fairy Eternity: Elder, I have translated most of the text just now. In today''s times, people can''t fully translate the ancient language, for example, this inscription. The scholars sent by the court, as well as myself, are unable to translate it. Fairy Eternity looked at this inscription, her eyebrows knitted in silence. Of course, she could understand it, but it was so strange that she thought she had read it wrong. She read it slowly and deliberately: May the blessings of Immortal Eternity be upon us, may the Fire Dynasty reign eternal. Fairy Eternity then asked: What is the Fire Dynasty? Lu Yang was also puzzled, he had never heard of a dynasty called Fire. Looking at the timeline, the end of the ancient era was marked by the rise of the Great Qian Dynasty from the ruins. A hundred thousand years later, the Great Yu dynasty replaced Great Qian, another hundred thousand years passed, and then the Great Xia Dynasty replaced Great Yu, lasting till today. There was no room for a Fire Dynasty. The Fire Dynasty could not have existed in the ancient era, according to Fairy Eternity, Lu yang and Fairy Eternity looked at Yun Zhi together, hoping to get an answer. Yun Zhi''s eyebrows furrowed slightly, puzzled by this situation: I''ve never heard of a Fire Dynasty either, could it be that there was a Fire Dynasty in the ancient era? Lu Yang dismissed this notion: That''s impossible, Fairy told me that the ancient era only had tribes; concepts like ''dynasty'' and ''law'' didn''t exist. Fairy Eternity nodded. Lu Yang made a hypothesis: Could it be possible that the concept of a dynasty was established, and a dynasty was founded, after Fairy''s fall? Yun Zhi shook her head: After the elder fell, the Ancient Nameless One quickly refined the mainland, wiping out all those who knew Fairy''s true name. These two events couldn''t have been too far apart in time. It''s not feasible to establish a dynasty within such a short span of time. Yun Zhi''s implication was that Fairy Eternity''s fall marked the beginning of the end of the ancient era. Lu Yang seemed to have an idea, but this guess was terrifying and simply overturned the common knowledge. Since we have eliminated all doubts, only two possibilities remain. The first possibility is that the mural was created by the puppet master, who fabricated a non-existent ''Fire Dynasty'' to cloud our judgment. The problem with the first possibility is that creating a fictitious dynasty is too easily discredited, and there is no point in creating it. The second possibility is that there was a dynasty in between the ancient era and the Great Qian era, named the Fire Dynasty. The Fire Dynasty was the first in history, and it was a legacy of the ancient times, using the ancient language, acquiring the ancient wealth. With the collapse of the Fire Dynasty, the ancient legacy was completely cut off. The problem with the second possibility is, why does no one know about the existence of the Fire Dynasty? The birth and collapse of a dynasty, wouldn''t there be the slightest of records? Chapter 281 – 280: Sacrificing to Fairy Eternity_1 Chapter 281: Chapter 280: Sacrificing to Fairy Eternity_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M If the second possibility were true, it would be hard to imagine. The rise and fall of a dynasty was a major event with detailed records. But today, let alone records, not even names remain. Who was the founding emperor, how many years did the dynasty exist, how many Cultivators experienced the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, what caused the demise, why there isn''t a shred of record all of these are impossible to know. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The most crucial question is the last one. Perhaps there is a connection with the method of erasing the existence of Fairy Eternity. Fairy, are there any anomalies occurring in heaven and earth when an Immortal perishes? Fairy Eternity was stunned by this question: There has never been a case of an Immortal falling in history, who knows if there are any anomalies Oh no, I''m wrong, I''ve died. I don''t know what happens after I die, I guess there''s none? Fairy Eternity was unsure in her answer. There''s no anomaly, Yun Zhi answered for Fairy Eternity and this response surprised Lu Yang. How did Eldest Senior Sister know? Lu Yang didn''t delve into this. If Immortals could perish without anomalies, in other words, no one might be aware of an Immortal''s fall. Why did the Four Immortals of Ancients not resurrect Fairy Eternity? Did they not want to resurrect her, were unable to resurrect her, or did they flat out not know that Fairy Eternity had perished? No, even if they didn''t know about the Fairy''s fall at that time, they should have realized that something had happened to the Fairy in three hundred thousand years and sought to resurrect her. Don''t think about this problem anymore. Yun Zhi didn''t linger in front of the murals, she left straight away and Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity quickly followed. The only text in the remains are those on the murals. Since we can''t find an answer at this stage, we should wait until we gather enough information to think about it. Yun Zhi reminded Lu Yang not to be too focused on this and trap himself inside this problem. Lu Yang listened to Yun Zhi''s words and nodded, no longer thinking about it. This site of ruins has nineteen floating platforms. Although numerous, their layout is more or less the same, all featuring several buildings. Eldest Senior Sister spread hands, a model of the ruins was constructed in her palms. Eighteen floating platforms were arranged around the largest in the middle, following a certain pattern, as if performing a kind of ritual activity. The largest platform had multiple buildings that were also arranged in the form of an arch, protecting the altar in the very center. The place they were heading to was this sacrificial altar. The more Fairy Eternity looked at the layout, the more familiar it seemed: This method of worship, doesn''t it look like how they worshipped me in ancient times? Like the way they worshipped you? Fairy Eternity nodded and mentioned another secret of Immortals: Yeah, after I became an Immortal, didn''t the Yingtian Immortal and others insist on giving me a planet? They said that since I was an Immortal, I needed believers to conveniently display my power and dignity of an Immortal. I said that was troublesome, they said it didn''t matter, they could help me design a set of worship procedures. The method of worship in these ruins is similar to the one Ying Tian immortal and others designed. They said the number eighteen is special in cultivation. Nine represents the ultimate, and eighteen represents eternal extremes. This worship method symbolizes that I have received eighteen kinds of blessings, making me eternally exist without increase or decrease. It''s the highest specification of worship, none of them four have this. Lu Yang gasped. Fairy''s face value was quite large. The Four Immortals joined hands just to design a set of worship procedures for her and explain the design philosophy to her? The Four Immortals of the Ancients were really open-minded, not caring at all about Fairy Eternity''s constant troubles. Maybe only with such a mentality, could one become an Immortal. Lu Yang felt the revelations, but also felt something off. Eldest Senior Sister, who had been silently listening to Fairy Eternity''s story, wore a strange expression and said: But according to the old scholars'' research on this method of worship, combined with records from the ancient times, they think that this is an obscure Array Method from ancient times, known as the Eighteen Hells Exorcism Array. Everything seemed to make sense to Lu Yang now. After hearing that, Fairy Eternity was grinding her teeth, wishing that she could single-handedly confront the Four Immortals of the Ancients to show them who was truly the strongest Immortal of the ancient times: Those bastards of Ying Tian Immortal, I''ve treated them well, yet they dared to treat me this way! ''I think them treating you this way is already quite accommodating.'' Of course, Lu Yang would never dare to say this out in front of Fairy Eternity; he was afraid of getting hit. That''s it! They must have been envious of my talent because I had beaten them too many times before they became Immortals and formed the Eternity Dao Fruit when I became an Immortal. They found an opportunity to take revenge on me! Fairy Eternity quickly found a reason from herself, attributing it to her own strength. The three of them reached the center of the altar, where a hundred meter high giant Immortal statue was erected, it was the same gender-indistinguishable Immortal Eternity statue that Lu Yang had seen before. It appeared that this was the original site of the Immortal Eternity statue. The founding Master saw this statue and established the Eternity Sect. Various rare and invaluable dishes made of heavenly treasures were laid at the feet of the Immortal, the worst ingredient among them was a five-thousand-year-old glossy ganoderma. Perhaps because the quality of the ingredients was too high, despite the long passage of time, nothing had gone rotten or moldy. Fairy Eternity made a face of disgust, expressing great dissatisfaction with the Eternity Sect''s practices: They really have no taste, putting food at the foot. These were the leftovers from when the Eternity Sect hadn''t fallen and came here for worship. The Eternity ruins were crucial for the Eternity Sect. Apart from the prayers every ten years, a series of major events, such as the appointment and dismissal of the Master, the blessing of the Master, the betrayal of the Master, and others all took place here, under the watchful eye of the Immortal Eternity. Let''s go. According to the submitted reports, the inside of the statue hides a world of its own. Yun Zhi led the two around to the back of the statue, where there was a hidden door. Mysterious symbols were floating in front of the door, constantly sinking and wavering, sealing the door and making it impossible to open. Yun Zhi checked the strength of the mysterious symbols, thinking that it could be forcibly opened, but doing so might damage the things inside. The founding Master discovered several Immortal Treasures from behind this door. He accidentally opened the door and took a few of them. When he tried to come back for the other treasures, the door was already closed. He tried several times but still couldn''t open the door. In the end, he had no choice but to take the other Immortal Treasures, leave the ruin, and establish the Eternity Sect. The founding Master tried his whole life, but could not open the door, and subsequent Masters also wanted to open the door and take the Immortal Treasures to strengthen the Eternity Sect, but they all ended in failure. The old scholars were also helpless and said that this was a seal left by the Immortals and only an Immortal could open it. Fairy, do you know the meaning of this symbol and can you open this door? With a look of reminiscence on her face, Fairy Eternity said: It looks just like my kitchen door? You see this symbol, I wrote it, the meaning is ''Kitchen is a private area, no outsiders allowed.'' Chapter 282 – 281 Fairys Kitchen _1 Chapter 282: Chapter 281 Fairy''s Kitchen _1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang couldn''t help but recall the Immortal Treasures held by the Eternity Sect: The Dream Pillow. A toothpick. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Poison-tipped chopsticks. Aged vinegar. A bedsheet. A plate. Indeed, it seems like someone mistakenly entered the kitchen and took some random things. Needless to say about their power, they deserve to be called Immortal Treasures even though their origin is complicated. As a chef, my least favorite thing is for people to disturb me when I''m cooking. You can understand that feeling, right? Fairy Eternity said to Lu Yang. As a grill master, Lu Yang should share the same sentiment. In fact, Lu Yang wanted to say that as a roadside grill worker he didn''t have a kitchen. But, considering the unpredictable consequences of not agreeing with Fairy Eternity, he reluctantly nodded and said, Yes. Fairy Eternity was pleased to find someone who understood her feelings. She then sighed and said, I didn''t expect that even after I locked the door, someone still broke in. That shouldn''t have happened. Apart from Fairy Eternity, who else can open this door? Lu Yang suspected that someone behind the scenes had secretly opened the door, allowing the first Master to take away a few treasures which had become the treasures of the Eternity Sect. Yingtian Immortal and the others could do it. I was afraid they couldn''t wait to eat my food, so I told them how to open the door. But they were too courteous; none of them would come in. Yun Zhi shook his head secretly. The seal set up by Fairy Eternity wasn''t difficult to break. Given time any Immortal could figure out the way to open it. How strong could a kitchen''s seal be? Fairy Eternity did nothing, just stood in front of the door. The mysterious symbols automatically disappeared and the door opened, revealing the real Immortal relic C Fairy Eternity''s kitchen. This should be the first Immortal relic to be opened in history. It''s significant. Fairy Eternity, the only Immortal Cook, has a clean and bright kitchen without any stains. This should be due to the Dust Removal Array. After entering the kitchen, the door closed, cutting off the light source, and Eternity Light illuminated the kitchen. It''s so quiet. It feels like it''s completely cut off from the outside world. Hehe, that''s all thanks to my Sound Barrier Array. When I process ingredients, they tend to make a lot of noise. This can disturb the customers, so I set up the Sound Barrier Array and the Spiritual Sense Isolation Array to prevent outsiders from prying. Lu Yang looked strange, this sounded like a room used for murder. Do not touch anything in the kitchen. They are dangerous for you. Yun Zhi, knowing Lu Yang''s curiosity, specially warned him to be careful. Hearing that, Lu Yang quickly drew back his outstretched hand. These were all things used by the Immortals, any residual energy from any objects could easily shatter him into pieces. With Yun Zhi present, of course, he could be saved, but after all, this was not an experience worth trying. Fairy Eternity seemed indifferent and was full of confidence: Ah, it''s okay. With me, the Immortal protecting Lu Yang, what could go wrong? Hearing this, Lu Yang''s unrest subsided. Speaking of Fairy, why are the Dream Pillow and bedsheet in your kitchen? Lu Yang remembered the two main Immortal Treasures of the Eternity Sect, which should not appear in the kitchen. Fairy Eternity said naturally: It''s quite normal. I like cooking and sleeping. When I wake up, I explore how to cook, and when I get tired, I lie down and sleep. Under this virtuous cycle, both my cooking skills and sleep quality are improving rapidly. While saying this, Fairy Eternity made a gesture of flying. Jiuchong Immortal advised me not to strive too hard in the kitchen all day long. He said there is no end to cooking skills and told me to take a break and go out. Even though others think I''m exhausting myself, I feel very relaxed. Is it possible that Jiuchong Immortal didn''t want you to continue researching cooking skills, not because he was worried about you being too tired? Eternity Fairy was surprised, Why? Didn''t I let them taste my new dishes first every time I invented them? Yun Zhi saw bottles and jars placed in a corner of the kitchen. She casually lifted one of the lids and was almost stunned by the pungent smell, almost thinking she was under attack. She instinctively was about to strike back. Senior, what is this? Yun Zhi asked, pointing to the red liquid in the jade bottle. Chili oil, haven''t you seen it? I remember there is hot pot in Seek Dao Sect, isn''t there? Yun Zhi was silent. She knew about chili oil, but this was the first time she had encountered chili oil that was so strong that it made her want to fight back. What a revelation. Lu Yang was even more shocked. How could chili oil last for three hundred thousand years? This is chili oil I made with countless treasures of heaven and earth and the essence of sun, moon and stars! Fairy Eternity knocked on the bottle: Look at this bottle. I had to find many Refining masters to make this magic artifact that can hold this kind of chili oil. Getting back to this chili oil, despite it looking plain and similar to ordinary chili oil, just a few drops in the cooking can lift the dish to another level. And this chili oil can also detect lies. I didn''t discover this feature while refining it. It seems like an accidental function. How come? Qilin Immortal loves spicy food. After finding out about this, I invited him over for dinner and put a few drops of chili oil in the food I specially prepared for him. I didn''t put any in the food for Yingtian Immortal and the others. After a few bites, Qilin Immortal started waving his hands, saying he actually didn''t like spicy food and asked me to make another dish. Guys, my cooking skills are widely acclaimed. Even before I became an Immortal, I was extremely popular. Jiuchong Immortal, for example, asked me to cook for him multiple times. Lu Yang was shocked, thinking that Jiuchong Immortal fully deserved to be the first Immortal, he was very bold. Just in terms of courage, he was far superior to the likes of Yingtian Immortal. Really? Sure enough. That was the first time I cooked for Jiuchong Immortal. After eating, his expression changed drastically. He found it incredible and saw great potential in me. Fairy Eternity spoke lively. This incident gave her great confidence in her cooking skills. It made her more and more obsessed with cooking, reaching an unprecedented height. Every Spirit Chef in history respected her. Unfortunately, she died early; otherwise, she would have become the founder of the Spirit Chefs and worshipped by many, keeping her spirit lamp lit. At the gatherings of the Immortals, she often brought up this incident. She particularly thanked Jiuchong Immortal for his support, and when the other Immortals heard about this, they all showed kind smiles to Jiuchong Immortal. Lu Yang looked puzzled, Did Jiuchong Immortal really say that? Fairy Eternity put her hands on her hips, pouted her lips, and frowned slightly, feeling unsatisfied with Lu Yang''s doubt. When have I ever lied to you? A few days later, he found me and asked me to cook for him again. He wanted to take it away. When I asked him what he was going to do with it, he avoided the question and said something like, ''a prisoner''s mouth is hardened. No sort of torture works, we need to use some unconventional methods.'' Chapter 284 – 283: Great Harvest_1 Chapter 284: Chapter 283: Great Harvest_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Lu Yang could confidently say that his understanding of ancient knowledge is on par with those of old scholars who have spent their whole lives studying. Unlike the old scholars with their hodgepodge of knowledge, the knowledge Lu Yang has mastered is all related to the ancient immortals, something the old scholars covet. Previously, Lu Yang''s understanding of ancient knowledge was zero. He would listen to whatever Fairy Eternity said, accepting it very readily. However, for someone like Eldest Senior Sister who has her own unique interpretations of ancient times, when listening to Fairy Eternity''s stories, it is somewhat hard to accept them. This is indeed the advantage of ignorance. Lu Yang no longer wastes time pondering the deviations between legend and truth, he curiously inquires about what is stored in the underwater space. What kind of meat is this that emits such vitality? Fairy Eternity stroked her chin, trying hard to remember what this piece of meat looked like when it was alive: It''s Bifang''s meat No, it''s Chaotic Beast''s meat Wrong again, what was it? Fairy, you don''t remember what kind of meat this is? How do you cook? Lu Yang was quite surprised. Although Fairy Eternity hails from three hundred thousand years ago, from Fairy Eternity''s perspective, sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s like three hundred thousand years ago she was taken down, fell into a deep sleep, and awakened only to be scolded by the Eldest Senior Sister. Livings in her spiritual space for three months. In other words, from Fairy Eternity''s point of view, it''s just that she hasn''t been to the kitchen for three months, and she''s forgotten what kind of meat this is? Why do you need to know what kind of meat this is? Fairy Eternity retorted, leaving Lu Yang speechless. Meeting is fate, eating also requires a certain fate. Which piece of meat I choose indicates that piece of meat has a fate with today''s meal. Clearly, Fairy Eternity has her own unique insight into cooking. What about this fruit? Lu Yang pointed to a very conspicuous fruit, almost the size of an apple, pure white, with three light rings around the fruit body. The light rings radiated a glow, spread in the air. Due to the stoppage of time, the fading glow also lingered in the air. Oh, this is the Eternity Immortal Fruit I planted. Eternity Immortal Fruit? What''s its effect? Does it grant immortality? Lu Yang felt this Immortal Fruit was of staggering value when he heard its name. How many people desire eternal life? When a person dies, everything becomes meaningless, regardless of their power or influence in life. An Immortal Fruit that can grant eternal life is a temptation that even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage can hardly resist. Fairy Eternity nodded solemnly, The one who consumes this fruit, his corpse will never decay. Lu Yang: How does what she said have anything to do with my guess? Senior, is this a Green Wood Immortal Fruit? Yun Zhi pointed to another dark-green fruit and asked. She thought it looked very much like the Green Wood Immortal Fruit that a disciple named Jin Qinqin had swallowed when she was young. A Green Wood Immortal Fruit allowed Jin Qinqin to have a constitution comparable to the supreme Dual Spirit Roots. Correct, this is the Green Wood Immortal Fruit planted by Time Immortal, I asked him for several. They taste good, I only have this one left now. And this stone, what is it? A sharpening stone? Lu Yang noticed a very regular spherical stone, puzzled as to why a stone is stored in a space originally used for storing food. Even Eldest Senior Sister frowned. She could sense the strange power contained in this stone, a power that could rival those of the Refining the Void Stage and even the Unification Stage. But she couldn''t identify what this stone was. This is a Star Core, the core of a planet, which I dug out from an uninhabited giant planet. You don''t recognise it? Oh, right. There are no planets left in the universe now. Oh, so this is the Star Core. Eldest Senior Sister had seen it mentioned in ancient books. It stated that it''s a good material for refining, and can be used to refine Immortal Treasures. But why is a Star Core in the kitchen? What''s this Star Core for? A culinary ingredient, of course. Lu Yang was shocked: Can this be eaten?! Fairy Eternity waved her hand, feeling that Lu Yang lacked sophistication: What are you saying, that I cannot eat it if I place it here? Of course, the average person wouldn''t be able to handle it. For instance, a newly golden-cored youngster like you, one bite could shatter all your teeth. But it''s different for immortals. Immortals possess the body of immortals, the toughest among all creatures. The teeth are the hardest substance in the body, wouldn''t they be more than capable of crunching down a small star core? Don''t you know that the higher the energy contained in the food, the more delicious it is? The star core is the top grade food material in my eyes! In addition, isn''t one purpose of eating to replenish energy? Moreover, haven''t you heard of the pill formula ''Gold-Stone Powder''? Stones can be used for medicinal purposes, and of course they can be eaten. Lu Yang felt that Fairy Eternity''s explanation made some sense, eating a Star Core for an immortal is probably as simple as snacking on a biscuit, but it still felt bizarre to him. Could it be that he had misunderstood the Four Immortals of the Ancients all this while? That they chewed happily on stones all day long? Why did this suddenly give him an impoverished feeling? So what about this flower? Is it also a food ingredient? Lu Yang pointed at a flower shimmering with a five-colored brilliance, frozen in time. No, that is a decoration for food presentation. However, it''s okay if you want to eat it, it''s not bad to taste, rather refreshing. Fairy Eternity knew perfectly well that cooking was about color, aroma, and taste. This multi-colored, radiant flower was an embodiment of ''Color''. The three took a stroll around the kitchen, it was definitely an eye-opening experience for Lu Yang and Yun Zhi. Lu Yang felt that the kitchen was very much in Fairy Eternity''s style. Yun Zhi, on the other hand, was worried about Fairy Eternity living in Lu Yang''s spiritual space, wondering if she would lead him astray. She was worried. Seeing Fairy Eternity reluctantly leaving the kitchen, Yun Zhi asked, Fairy, do you feel reluctant to leave the kitchen? Not really, it''s just that it''s rare to see familiar things, so I can''t help but feel nostalgic. Fairy Eternity replied with a shy giggle. Yun Zhi nodded and said, No problem, this originally belongs to you anyway. When we get out, I will ask Emperor Xia return your kitchen to you. Fairy Eternity''s eyes sparkled in response, Really? Absolutely. The three circled around the Eternity relic once again without discovering anything new and eventually left the relic site. Fairy Eternity naturally entered Lu Yang''s spiritual space. The Old General had been waiting at the entrance of the relic site. He asked them, Did you gain anything from your delving into the relics? We benefited greatly, I will report the condition of the relic site to Emperor Xia. Yun Zhi answered in his usual calm demeanor, not particularly sounding like someone who greatly benefited from the delve. As long as you gained something. The Old General sent them off. On their way back, Lu Yang, who had been pondering about the relic site''s issues asked, Senior Sister, how was the Eternity relic site formed? Yun Zhi thought for a moment before answering, I believe that it was created by a secret adversary. Let''s assume that the Fire Dynasty really existed and that they worshipped the Immortal Eternity. This explains the origin of the nineteen floating stones in the relic site. As for your kitchen, I guess when the Ancient Nameless One refined the stars, it caused your sanctuary to crumble and break into several pieces, with the kitchen being one of them. The back-room manipulator refined the Fire Dynasty''s worship site into the main body of the Eternity relic, and refined your kitchen into the statue of Eternity Immortal. This way, the first Master not only learned about the existence of Eternity Immortal and established the Eternity Sect, but also with the covert help of the secret adversary, was able to obtain the Immortal Treasures from your kitchen, ensuring that the Eternity Sect would not die prematurely. I see. Halfway through their journey, Lu Yang realized that Senior Sister had no intention of returning to Seek Dao Sect but instead was leading him further toward Goose County. Senior Sister, do we really need to go back to Goose County? Senior Sister responded in an indifferent tone, Our master is currently held in the jail of Goose County. As disciples, it is only right and proper that we pay him a visit. Chapter 285 – 284: The Mysterious Connection between Daoist Buyu and the Prison Cell_1 Chapter 285: Chapter 284: The Mysterious Connection between Daoist Buyu and the Prison Cell_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M When Lu Yang heard that Daoist Buyu was jailed, he blurted out, Master is in prison again? Wait, why did I use the word again? Yun Zhi sighed slowly and nodded, I do not really want to acknowledge it, but it is the reality. Although I have told Master multiple times ''when you get in trouble in the future, do not expose your disciple''. However, we are still a master and disciple, even if Master disgraces himself outside, we should still call him ''Master'' when we meet him, we can''t pretend not to know him. so was the key point of what you just said about the term ''Master'', rather than why he is in prison? Master wrote a letter asking to send someone to get him out of the prison. As usual, it''s Fourth Elder''s job to bail him out. But since Master just happens to be in Goose County, we could visit him after dealing with the Fairy Eternity remains, and see why he was locked up this time. Does Master often go to prison? Not often, just that he spends more time in prison than most jailers. Thanks to his unique experiences, he believes that one should leave something to the world, hence he wrote a book based on his personal experiences, which received support from the government. Lu Yang was curious, What did Master write? Two Thousand Years of Prison Environmental Change in the Great Xia Dynasty. Yun Zhi casually listed examples, During the Nine-child Era of the Seek Dao Sect, Master was often arrested for hazardous driving while under the influence, driving Flying Swords after drinking. He had to stay in prison for several months each time. Yun Zhi further explained the current state of the judicial system in the Great Xia Dynasty, Actually, this is the most common crime committed by cultivators. Not only Flying Swords, but also driving gourds and jade flutes while drunk. Most cultivators do not want to dissolve alcohol with magic after drinking, they just fly in the sky while they are tipsy. The Great Xia Dynasty has been trying to stop them. Master has also pretended to be a fortuneteller, telling the clients that they would be defrauded today, and if they want to avoid it, they should pay money for the disaster removal. When the clients believed Master''s words and gave him spirit stones to remove the disaster, Master accepted the spirit stones and said ''See, I told you would be cheated today. Wasn''t my calculation accurate?'' Then he was put in prison. There were too many things Daoist Buyu had done, Yun Zhi couldn''t mention all of them in a short time, so she randomly picked a few examples to show Lu Yang. I wonder if you have heard that Master once developed a magic skill called ''Wish Granting Technique: Local Version''. It is easy to learn. Lu Yang nodded. It is the magic skill that allowed men to make changes below and women to make changes above. He had heard of it and even wanted to learn it, but he had never got the chance. Originally, the government wanted to charge Master with the crime of making, copying, publishing, selling, and spreading obscene materials for profit but then Fourth Elder stepped forward, argued based on reason, saying that this magic skill mastered by Master was a health preservation method and had no obscene meaning. After a great deal of dispute, the government finally agreed not to charge Master with a crime, but asked Master not to spread this magic skill anymore, and made Master pay the sales tax. Fourth Elder is really righteous! Lu Yang did not expect that Fourth Elder, who usually seemed to disagree with Master, actually stood up for him at a critical moment, saving Master from prison. Yun Zhi glanced at Lu Yang and said calmly, That''s because Fourth Elder was also involved in the selling. If Master had committed a crime, he would have also been implicated. Or rather, if Master had committed a crime, all Nine Sons of the Seek Dao Sect would have gone down together, they would have all been sent to prison for a reunion. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Anyway, Master earned a lot of money that time, so much so that he was throwing money around like it was dirt, completely disregarding the worth of spirit stones. Master once emulated the Grand Elder to visit the brothel. At that time, Master was dressed in gold and silver, looking like a nouveau riche man. The brothel keeper was delighted, thinking he was a big spender. But when Master asked the brothel to issue an invoice, the brothel keeper''s face changed, thinking Master was here to make a fuss, so she refused to give him one. Master thought this behavior of the brothel was tax evasion, so he sued the brothel to the government office. In the end, the government office confirmed the brothel''s tax evasion, and the brothel keeper was jailed. Master was also confirmed to have solicited prostitution, so he was jailed as well. When the era of the Nine Sons of the Seek Dao Sect ended, and the Grand Elder retired, and the nine of them took over the power of the Seek Dao Sect, Master still did not behave. You should know that the Grand Elder enjoys building tombs. Master accompanied the Grand Elder to go out to build tombs from place to place. During their tomb excavation, they accidentally dug into a real tomb. They were reported as grave robbers to the government office. When the government office sent people to arrest them, they thought they were zombies and almost fought back. Fairy Eternity was amazed to hear this in the spiritual space, the Seek Dao Sect truly has many exceptional people. Being in Lu Yang''s spiritual space was indeed an eye-opener. Lu Yang: Lu Yang felt that he had Fairy Eternity on one side, and Daoist Buyu on the other. Under their dual influence, he himself was able to stick to his principles, conducting himself earnestly in both actions and morals which was remarkable. But isn''t Master in the Unification phase? How was he caught? As the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, he is at the top of the Unification phase and might even be the strongest in the Unification phase. Even if all the people in Goose County were piled up together, they would not be Daoist Buyu''s match. How could he have been caught? Master says that being in prison is a part of worldly cultivation. So is breaking out of prison part of worldly cultivation? Yun Zhi was silent for a while and looked deeply at Lu Yang: Don''t ask Master this question, I''m afraid he might get ideas. Lu Yang scratched his head, Okay. I have another question. What? Shouldn''t we go to visit him in prison? Why are we eating now? At this time, Lu Yang and Yun Zhi were sitting in the private room. In front of them were an array of delicious dishes. After coming back from the Fairy Eternity''s ruins, Yun Zhi didn''t go straight to the prison. Instead, she took Lu Yang to the best restaurant in Goose County and ordered local special dishes. Lu Yang was watching in shock. He wanted to ask, but didn''t because Master was being held not far from here while we were feasting here. Shouldn''t it seem a bit inappropriate to discuss all these things? Considering that the person sitting across from him was Eldest Senior Sister, he ultimately didn''t dare to ask. Yun Zhi took a bite of the steamed beef meatballs, the meatballs were firm and juice overflowed as she bit in, she was very satisfied. Yun Zhi put down her chopsticks and explained earnestly, Junior Brother, you have to understand that Master is our elder, and what elders want to see most is for their juniors to be healthy and growing strong. If we eat and sleep well here, Master will be happy to know about our situation even in prison. Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister''s words make sense, but something seemed a bit off. It seemed that his brain didn''t work well lately. Was it the aftereffect of playing Yellow Bean Fist? Chapter 286 – 285: I agree to sentence Old Buyu to death!_1 Chapter 286: Chapter 285: I agree to sentence Old Buyu to death!_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Mo Danxin, current Count Magistrate of Goose County. He is impartial and unbiased in dealing with affairs, earning him the nickname Justice Mo. He remains unmoved in the face of bribes and favors from local powers, firmly refusing them. He treats common people and cultivators equally and doesn''t give preferential treatment to cultivators. Furthermore, he holds the highest level of cultivation in Goose County, at the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation. With the support of the state''s destiny, no one can threaten his safety. He vigorously promotes the tourism industry, developing the unique food culture of Goose County, attracting more and more people to consume there, thus boosting the local economy. Under his governance, Goose County is thriving. However, he recently encountered two unforeseen circumstances, feeling they are beyond his abilities. The first is that the court garrisoned soldiers in Waste Mountain, reportedly due to the presence of a demonic sect base. It''s unclear if it''s related to the eradicated Eternity Sect or the other three demonic sects. General Lv, the one commanding the troops, is at the Unification stage of cultivation and commands immense respect in the army. With such a respected veteran stationed, Mo needs not worry as a mere County Magistrate. The second matter is that a high-status prisoner is being held, ranking only below the Emperor. Daoist Buyu, one of the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the strongest swordsman in the world, and the strongest below the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, has enemies all over the world. Fortunately, this big shot is behaving. He stays in the prison without resistence. If he were to resist, Mo Danxin wouldn''t really be able to hold Daoist Buyu. From a legal standpoint, Mo has jurisdiction, and Daoist Buyu''s issue isn''t serious, so a few days in jail will suffice. But Mo Danxin always feels that Daoist Buyu is of too high rank and he should report the handling of Daoist Buyu''s affair to the court. Also, Mo Danxin faces a problem C although Daoist Buyu is imprisoned, he is telling stories in prison and many people came here out of admiration. For example, for stealing a few ounces of silver, the law requires a five-day stay in prison. Family members bring food, the prison is warm in winter and cool in summer, and there''s a Unification stage Great Power telling stories next door. These five days could be extraordinarily pleasant. It is unknown who leaked this experience, but many people followed suit. Now, the prison is so packed with inmates that it can''t accommodate any more. Those who don''t know might think that Goose County is a dreadful place, with the prison overcrowded. If this turns into a rumor and reaches the Emperor''s ears, all his accomplishments could be tarnished, and he wouldn''t be able to explain clearly. Who''d believe that your prison is overcrowded just because people are eager to listen to stories? Luckily, after hearing news of this matter, the court gave it serious consideration. The Minister of Justice personally flew to Goose County to deal with the case of Daoist Buyu. Sir, the Minister of Justice is almost here. A subordinate whispered a reminder. Upon hearing these words, Mo Danxin quickly changed from his regular attire into his official uniform and went out to meet the guest. As Mo Danxin stepped out, the Minister of Justice, Xu Xin, descended from the sky. He travelled light without any attendants, reflecting his urgency. Minister of Justice Xu Xin was tall and mighty, with distinct facial features. His ornate attire displayed his honorable position. He had a profound understanding of law and was deeply trusted by Emperor Xia. Master Xu, this matter regarding the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect Minister of Justice raised his hand: I already know what happened, I agree to sentence Old Buyu to death! Ah? But the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect Death penalty! The Minister of Justice declared categorically. Seeing the Minister of Justice''s attitude, Mo Danxin then recalled a rumor C it is said that any random stone thrown at the officials in the Imperial City would hit an enemy of Daoist Buyu. There''s even a poem: Who in the world doesn''t know you? The poem refers to Daoist Buyu. Let''s go, let''s go, let''s go see Old Buyu! The Minister of Justice briskly took Mo Danxin by the arm and led him to the prison. Upon hearing that Daoist Buyu was held in Goose County, he even cancelled his dinner date with colleagues and rushed over to witness the event. The prison was a tumult of voices, as if it held the most vicious criminals, stirring up trouble within. Upon listening closely, one would discover that someone in the prison was storytelling. One day, Qin Jiunian and I, who is the Grand Elder of Seek Dao Sect, were traveling through the Central Continent. We used our Heavenly Eye and discovered a grave with towering Corpse Qi. Upon calculation, I was sure that a Zombie King had been born! We originally wanted to fetch backup from our sect to surround the Zombie King, but alas, the Zombie King noticed us and tried to burrow into the ground to escape! Speak of the time when I took action first, I launched a Flying Immortal From Outer Space attack and broke through multiple seals and depths of the grave. I completely sealed off the Zombie King''s escape route. Seeing this, the Zombie King led an enormous army of zombies and attacked Qin Jiunian and me! Who were Qin Jiunian and I? The Sect Leader and Grand Elder of the Seek Dao Sect, and yet this puny Zombie King thought he could defeat us? The Zombie King showed his true form as a Drought Demon, drying up thousands of miles on the ground, connecting with the earth''s fire, turning the surface and underground into a sea of fire! I released a sword that caused the heavens and earth to darken. Qin Jiunian cast the Dharma Realm upon the world, with a single finger as massive as a mountain. The prisoners in the jail were staring at Daoist Buyu without blinking, holding their breath, afraid they might disturb Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu''s narrative was so vivid, it made the nonexistent events appear before everyone, making them feel as if they were by the side of the battlefield. The Minister of Justice looked strange. If his memory served him right, Old Buyu and Grand Elder Qin had been building a tomb, accidentally dug into a real tomb, and were mistaken for tomb raiders. Was there any such thing as a Zombie King or Drought Demon? After a few years apart, Old Buyu''s skill at concocting tales had improved day by day! Recalling the many previous times he had been duped by Daoist Buyu, the Minister of Justice gritted his teeth. You''re finally in my hands! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Buyu, you seem to be living the good life! The Minister of Justice cheerfully looked at Daoist Buyu. Everyone in the prison cell glared at the Minister of Justice in anger, thinking him extremely rude for disturbing their storytelling. Looking at Master Xu''s luxurious attire and Lord Mo following him, everyone knew that Master Xu was a high-ranking official. But they didn''t know how high-ranking. Seeing Xu Xin, Daoist Buyu burst into laughter: Let me introduce you all. This is Master Xu Xin, the current Minister of Justice! Old Buyu, I advise you to be respectful to me. Whether you are locked up for ten days or ten years is up to me! In the back, Mo Danxin whispered, Master Xu, that should be determined by the criminal law. Master Xu glared back at Mo Danxin, scaring Mo Danxin into lowering his head immediately. Master Xu then turned his gaze back to Daoist Buyu, resuming his smile. With a demeanor befitting of an immortal, Daoist Buyu, even in jail, hadn''t lost any of his aura: So, what''s it going to be? Shall we have a real fight? If I win, you let me go? If I lose, you can lock me away for as long as you want? Upon hearing this, Master Xu banged on the table: Fine, it''s a deal! Even though he had been defeated by Daoist Buyu in the Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Divinity Transformation Stage. But now, as the esteemed Minister of Justice, having suppressed countless vicious criminals, and considering his cultivation level and practical experience, he was nothing like Daoist Buyu! Master Xu pulled open the chains locking the prison cell and opened the cell door: Come out! Daoist Buyu gave a faint smile, then said to Mo Danxin: Lord Mo, you witnessed it, didn''t you? I wanted to break out of jail, and Master Xu agreed to my jailbreak plan, even personally opening the jail door for me. I am the principal offender; he is the accessory. You should lock him up as well. Upon seeing this, Mo Danxin pondered for two seconds, moved forward, and motioned Master Xu with a ''please'' gesture. The Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect is making sense, Master Xu, you are blatantly breaking the law in front of me, after you. Xu Xin: Old Buyu, even if you''re in jail, you''re still screwing me over! Chapter 287 – 286: The Minister of Justice Should Also Go to Prison_1 Chapter 287: Chapter 286: The Minister of Justice Should Also Go to Prison_1 lease,reading On XOVEL.??M Daoist Buyu, whose real name is Ye Wanli, is 2220 years old and currently serves as the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect. During his detention, he attempted to escape but stopped himself wilfully, which is deemed as cessation of crime. Moreover, he turned himself in voluntarily, showing signs of confession and repentance. He also reported on other culprits involved. According to the criminal law, he should be punished less severely, or even be exempted from criminal punishment. Xu Xin, 2232 years old, is currently the Minister of Justice for the Great Xia Dynasty. During his work in Goose County, he openly conspired with Daoist Buyu for a jailbreak plan, voluntarily opened the jail cell that set Daoists Buyu free. His lawless behavior, in contempt of the law and public jailbreak, caused a terrible social impact and warranted serious punishment. Mo Danxin silently evaluated Daoist Buyu and the Minister of Justice. As expected of the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect, at the first meeting, he sent one Minister, who is the most proficient in law, to the prison. Master Xu, please come in. I will open a trial for this case another day. According to jurisdiction stipulations, Mo Danxin was qualified to handle this case. Master Xu could claim to be the person who was most conversant with the laws of the dynasty. He possessed far more understanding of both legal theory and practice than Mo Danxin. However, Old Buyu was too cunning and lured him into opening the cell door. He impulsively complied, oblivious to the underlying scheme. Typically, releasing a person would cause no stir, but this time it was different. Mo Danxin persisted in nitpicking, and Xu couldn''t justify his actions. Since he was in the wrong, it''s best to obediently spend some time behind bars. Just think of it as a life lesson. Master Xu snorted coldly and walked into the jail cell. He gave the dignified Daoist Buyu a glance and said, Move aside, this is my spot! It''s just spending time in jail, who''s afraid? There''s a saying among us all that every cell is fully occupied except Daoist Buyu''s. Daoist Buyu wasn''t bothered. He moved aside, happily welcoming Master Xu to share his cell. Master Xu, we will now be brothers who have shared a jail cell. Let''s try to coexist peacefully. Old Buyu, I think you''re courting death! Master Xu landed a punch on Daoist Buyu''s face, who dodged by moving his head over to the side. Daoist Buyu was not an easy target; if he didn''t retaliate against Xu''s assault, his reputation would be tarnished. He kicked Master Xu''s crotch, causing Xu to snap his legs shut, trapping Daoist Buyu''s foot in between. Both showed perfect precision when controlling their power, with not a shred of wastage. All the force was directed at the opponent and no excess was detected. The two mighty powers, at the peak of their Unification stage, began to brawl in the cell, each having their moments of triumph. The inmates were amazed; they didn''t expect to witness a fight between two Unification stage powers that day. Mo Danxin was silent upon witnessing this scene. Assault inside the prison did not violate the criminal law, and maintaining order inside the prison was the jailers'' responsibility C not his. If he added up the cultivation levels of Daoist Buyu and the Minister of Justice into the average cultivation level of all the inmates, he realized there''s a Divinity Transformation Stage average. A new historical high. Lord Mo, someone outside is requesting a prison visit, a jailer reported breathlessly to Mo Danxin. Mo Danxin waved his hand, sounding a bit impatient: Such trivial matters aren''t worth talking to me about. Let them in. God knows how many people visit the prison every day. They said they were visiting, but they were actually just delivering food. Some who brought food would loiter, squatting at the prison cell entrance to listen to Daoist Buyu''s stories. Mo Danxin assumed it was another one of these cases. The jailer obeyed Mo Danxin''s command and signaled to his companion at the prison entrance to let the visitors in. By the way, who are they here to visit? Mo Danxin asked on a whim. The visitors claim to be the first and fourth disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, here to visit their Sect Leader. When Mo Danxin heard the jailer utter the phrase the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect''s first disciple, he failed to notice the two Unification stage powers in the cell stop fighting, horror flickering in their eyes. You invited Yun Zhi over?! Master Xu, an old official, knew of Yun Zhi''s reputation. How might the disciple see him with his master while he''s battered him in front of her? Daoist Buyu also panicked: Nonsense! I wrote to my sect, asking them to get me out of here, but only the fourth disciple usually comes. Who knew that Yun Zhi would come this time! He couldn''t explain why he was terrified of Yun Zhi''s appearance. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So the Seek Dao Sect has finally sent someone. Mo Danxin did not recognize Yun Zhi, but decided to be polite. I''ll go and welcome them. There''s no need, Lord Mo, we''re already here. Yun Zhi''s aloof voice rang out. Before Mo Danxin could respond, Yun Zhi and Lu Yang were already standing in front of him. Shrinking Ground into Inches. We are here to visit our Master. Where is he? Mo Danxin pointed at the neighboring cell. Following the direction of Mo Danxin''s hand, Yun Zhi saw her Master, Daoist Buyu, sitting in the corner and Minister of Justice adjacent him. She was silent for a long time, struggling to comprehend what has happened. Did the Sect Leader and the Minister of Justice have a brawl on the street and got arrested by the authorities? Considering her Master''s previous offenses and his relationship with the Minister of Justice, this scenario didn''t seem impossible. Eldest Senior Sister, who''s locked up with our master? Lu Yang softly asked. He thought Master Xu seemed refined, exuding a presence that could match even Buyu''s. Xu must be a significant figure as well. The Minister of Justice, Xu Xin. Gasp Lu Yang thought to himself, is the legal system of the Great Xia Dynasty so impeccable that even the Minister of Justice could get incarcerated? I need to be careful not to end up in prison like the Master someday. Lu Yang was resolved to study the law diligently after returning, hoping to avoid any trouble with the law in the future. Yun Zhi spoke with an aloof tone, looking at her Master with disdain: It has been a few months since we last met, dear Master. You are as vibrant as ever, surrounded by an eager crowd and accompanied by enemies. It seems you are living quite leisurely here in prison. I, your disciple, can rest assured. Lu Yang whispered, are you sure you''re not doing this intentionally, Eldest Senior Sister? You just dragged me out for a meal, and you even ate more than I did C did you show any concern about the Master''s situation? But it''s true. The Master doesn''t need to be looked after C the ones who suffer are the people he scams. Seeing Yun Zhi''s attitude that implied she was ready to leave him high and dry, Daoist Buyu hurriedly spoke: My dear apprentice, you can''t abandon me! I''m innocent! The Minister of Justice, with ample experience in determining innocence or guilt, suggested: According to the records from the Great Yu Dynasty, if an innocent man is beheaded, it will snow in June. Since it''s currently June, I suggest we behead Old Buyu first and see if it snows! Xu Xin, you son of a bitch! As Minister of Justice, can you act impartially? Daoist Buyu said angrily. I could, but not for you given you''ve deceived me so many times. The fight between two Unification stage practitioners resumed in the small space. Yun Zhi rubbed her temples in agony. She originally planned to go out to relax. Why can''t she ever live in peace? Chapter 288 – 287: Ancestor of Thief Sect_1 Chapter 288: Chapter 287: Ancestor of Thief Sect_1 Lord Mo, for what reason is my master behind bars this time? Was it for refusing to pay at a brothel, or was he accused of feigning injury in a street corner accident, or did he secretly sell the ''Wish Granting Technique: Local Version'' again? Master claimed to be wronged, but Yun Zhi was skeptical. After nearly a thousand years of staying with her master, Yun Zhi knew when to trust him and when not to trust him. Eldest Senior Sister, when should we believe Master? Lu Yang curiously asked. When Master is silent. And when should we not believe him? When Master talks. Lu Yang: Upon hearing this, the Minister of Justice excitedly slapped his thigh; Yun Zhi''s words struck a chord with him. No wonder her Cultivation level was so high, she had an analytical ability that he couldn''t match. If he didn''t listen to the nonsense Old Buyu spouted, wouldn''t everything be fine? If he had heard this summary before, he wouldn''t be squatting in the same cell as Old Buyu now. Lord Mo shakes his head, None of those. Based on our investigation, Daoist Buyu has been in Goose County for over ten days. During these days, he has been well-behaved. In the afternoon, he narrates the ''Legend of the Dao Sect'' in tea houses. His sessions are always packed with people, and he concludes each one with ''To be continued in the next session,'' leaving many people sighing in anticipation. At night, he ponders how to proceed with the ''Legend of the Dao Sect,'' living a rather fulfilling life. Lu Yang was astonished. Turns out the stories Master tells are all improvised? Lu Yang reckons his ability to make stuff up is as good as Meng Jingzhou''s, but he wasn''t capable of doing what Daoist Buyu did, creating the story the night before and then telling it the next day. So you wrote the ''Legend of the Dao Sect''! Master Xu looked at Daoist Buyu in surprise. The ''Legend of the Dao Sect'' is very popular, even the tea houses in the Imperial City recount the tale, and he had listened to it when he was bored. What he heard was the story of the nine descendants of the Dao Sect, which contained a lot of embellishments about Daoist Buyu, which greatly displeased him, so he stopped listening. The other officials in the capital felt the same way. They went to listen out of curiosity, but found it hard to accept after listening, so they didn''t listen anymore. However, the common people enjoyed it very much. Although Daoist Buyu''s story was exaggerated to the point of fantasy, it was still a story of cultivation, and the story of a top sect. The various behaviors of the cultivators depicted in the story, combined with the vibrant narratives, were fascinating and very appealing. Do you have any shame, does your story have any relation to you other than the name! Master Xu glanced at Daoist Buyu with a face full of disdain. That''s called appropriate beautification. Daoist Buyu said this without the slightest shame. Lord Mo continued, Three days ago, the monthly Cultivation Market opened and Daoist Buyu set up a small stall in a corner, selling a method for improving movement speed. He claimed that the ''Ancestor of the Thief Sect,'' who was famous for his speed, had practiced this method. When people found out they had been tricked, they demanded a refund and argued with him. He denied all accusations, insisting that his method was genuine. After a fruitless argument, people reported him. Upon examination, I concluded his method was fake and sentenced him to ten days of administrative detention. Fairy Eternity, unfamiliar with some terms, knocked on Lu Yang''s spiritual space for help, Lu Yang, who is the ancestor of the Thief Sect? As Fairy Eternity''s golden finger, Lu Yang did indeed have all the answers, Regarding the ancestor of the Thief Sect, I have a rough idea. Fairy, you should know that there are over three thousand heterodox sects and one of them is the Thief Sect. Fairy Eternity nodded, signaling Lu Yang to continue. The Thief Sect once had an extraordinary thief whose speed was incomparable, reaching a height that his predecessors could not reach. His speed was unmatched in the world. His existence fundamentally changed the Thief Sect, before and after him. Those in the Thief Sect respectfully called him the Ancestor of the Thief Sect, while the people usually referred to him as Thief Ancestor. The speed of the Thief Ancestor was so fast that he could come and go freely even in the royal palace, stealing numerous Spirit Stones and magic artifacts. His boldest move was stealing the palace''s gate. The court was furious but had no way to deal with the Thief Ancestor. So what happened to the Thief Ancestor? the Fairy Eternity was excited. She had never sparred with a cultivator known for his speed. If she ever encountered one, she would definitely have a go. Lu Yang shook his head, That''s a mystery. Nobody knows what happened to the Thief Ancestor in the end. Some say he achieved freedom from worldly desires, some say he retired from worldly affairs due to disillusionment, and others say that he failed in his attempt to reach the Immortal stage and perished. Speaking of the Thief Ancestor, Lu Yang couldn''t help but think of another character, the second speedster after the Thief Ancestor- the Thief King. The speed of the Thief King was so fast that he could go wherever he pleased in the world, violating the teachings of the Thief Sect and stealing from the Land Money Trade Association, then vanishing without a trace. In reality, Daoist Buyu still insisted he was wronged, Really, if you practice the method I sold, you will absolutely be as fast as the Thief Ancestor, you will be unmatched in the world! Yun Zhi was silent for a moment, recalling something and then asked, Lord Mo, can we see the method my master sold? Of course. Mo Danxin called his subordinate to fetch the confiscated evidence from the yamen office. Shortly after, his subordinate, out of breath, brought over a thin, very old book that looked like a cultivation method unearthed from a cemetery. No wonder some cultivators were deceived into buying this book. This book does look intimidating at first glance. Lord Mo added, Daoist Buyu sold a total of ten copies of this method. The contents of the ten were all the same, and have all been seized. This is one of them. Yun Zhi opened the first page, and Lu Yang also leaned over curiously to take a look. The first page of the ancient book read: To practice this method, first break a leg. Daoist Buyu spread his hands, See, I told you. Practice this method and you can be sure to be as unrivaled as the Thief Ancestor! Lu Yang: Master, you really are not wronged at all! You''re still claiming to be wronged? Even a year or two would not be too much! Lu Yang roughly understood why his master was the strongest beneath the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If his Cultivation level was slightly weaker, he would have been beaten to death long ago. Yun Zhi looked a bit odd, The Thief Ancestor indeed only had one leg, so no one disputed when he claimed his speed was unmatched. That is true. I''ve heard of this too. The Minister of Justice nodded. A phrase Yun Zhi didn''t say was that after looking through this ancient book and doing some rudimentary extrapolation, she found that if one practiced this method, it seemed like they really could achieve the fastest speed of their realm. So is this really the method that the Thief Ancestor practiced? sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 289 – 288: This is a Humble Abode, Only my Virtue is Fragrant_1 Chapter 289: Chapter 288: This is a Humble Abode, Only my Virtue is Fragrant_1 So, are you saying that I made a wrong judgement? If only Yun Zhi claimed that the goods Daoist Buyu sold were genuine, Mo Danxin would find it implausible. But with Xu Xin''s endorsement, the credibility increases substantially. Daoist Buyu laughed heartily with delight. Even though his rescuer was not the Fourth Elder but his beloved disciple Yun Zhi, it didn''t matter who it was, as long as they were able to rescue him, No matter, no matter, as long as Lord Mo realizes he was wrong it''s fine, I don''t need any compensation from the court, I just want to be released. According to the laws of the dynasty, Mo Danxin represented the court. His wrong judgement of Daoist Buyu was equivalent to the court making a mistake, and the court had to pay compensation. Mo Danxin shook his head: It''s still impossible. You just attempted to escape from prison, and even though it was halted, you still need to be locked up. Daoist Buyu: Then Master, take care of yourself. I will take Junior Brother home now. Having successfully cleared her master''s name, Yun Zhi was able to leave with peace of mind. Wait! I haven''t been let out yet! Daoist Buyu quickly called out to stop Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi cupped her hands, showing a touch of reverence in her words: Master often says, ''A mountain does not have to be high to be famous, it gains fame if it''s home to a fairy. A water doesn''t have to be deep to be spiritual, it becomes spiritual if it''s home to a dragon. A house does not have to be fancy to be good, it is good if it''s occupied by someone of virtue.'' Although the prison conditions are crude, with a person of such noble spirit as master, the environment of the prison is not crude. Hearing the familiar words, Daoist Buyu''s memory travelled back hundreds of years. Hundreds of years ago, when Daoist Buyu just took Yun Zhi as his disciple, he taught her on Sky Gate Mountain. Back then, Sky Gate Mountain only had Daoist Buyu, and the huge mountain only had one house. When Yun Zhi arrived, she needed a house too, so Daoist Buyu, feeling lazy, randomly built a crude wooden hut. Facing Yun Zhi''s innocent eyes, Daoist Buyu gently patted her head, with a kindly look: A mountain does not have to be high to be famous, it gains fame if it''s home to a fairy. A water doesn''t have to be deep to be spiritual, it becomes spiritual if it''s home to a dragon. A house does not have to be fancy to be good; it is good if it''s occupied by someone of virtue. The last sentence means that someone with noble character won''t mind the crude conditions of the house. Little Yun is a good kid who won''t mind the simplicity of the wooden hut and the magnitude of the mountain, right? Yes! Little Yun Zhi clenched her fist and nodded vigorously. Now, the consequences are here. Looking at Yun Zhi, who was leaving decisively, Daoist Buyu''s mood slumped. Shortly after, Lu Yang returned to the large cell at a jog, and reinvigorated Daoist Buyu. Good disciple, did Xiao Yun ask you to come? Lu Yang nodded. Daoist Buyu cheered up and said: Good disciple, I didn''t expect you to have formed the golden core, and reached the First-Grade. It''s my fault that I didn''t educate you well before. Once I get out, I will definitely guide you on your Cultivation! Lu Yang scratched his head awkwardly: Eldest Senior Sister asked me to deliver food. Well, delivering food is also good. As Lu Yang spoke, he took out a set of meal boxes from the Storage Ring. He hadn''t even lifted the lid, but the fragrant aroma was already noticeable, which caused the fasting Daoist Buyu to sniff, recognizing it as the food from the best restaurant in Goose County. Then Lu Yang placed each meal box in front of the other prison cells, and by the time he got to Daoist Buyu, he had run out. What about mine? Daoist Buyu was dumbfounded. He was drooling at the smell of the food. Lu Yang honestly said: Eldest Senior Sister said that bullying often happens in prison. She was worried that you being old and weak would be bullied, so she asked me to order food from Ju Yuan Lou and give it to your cellmates so they won''t bully you. Daoist Buyu: The Minister of Justice nodded repeatedly from the side. The unstoppable Daoist Buyu finally was restrained by his own disciple. Well done! Upon finishing the food delivery, Lu Yang left the large prison and met up with Yun Zhi at the city gate of Goose County. Yun Zhi summoned a lucky cloud with a gesture to the sky, and the cloud descended to support the two of them. Strangely, despite Yun Zhi and Lu Yang''s conspicuous actions in the public view, with countless passing pedestrians, none of them paid attention here, as if Yun Zhi and Lu Yang didn''t exist. Aboard the lucky cloud, Lu Yang curiously asked, Eldest Senior Sister, is the technique Master brought out the same one that Daozu cultivated? Lu Yang learned from Fairy Eternity that this technique was extraordinary and not something of the mortal world. Yun Zhi stood on the cloud, looking down at the blue sky. The sunlight shone through the clouds and formed a beam of light penetrating the cloud. Yun Zhi withdrew her gaze and slowly said: Considering the relationship between Daozu and Master, it should be the same technique Daozu cultivated. The relationship between Daozu and Master? Daozu and Master are friends who forget their age difference. Daozu should have wanted to take a person of destiny as a disciple, and asked Master to release the first quarter of his technique. Whoever can cultivate the first quarter, Daozu would take as disciple. So, Daozu has not passed away or fallen, he is still alive? He is doing very well. After Yun Zhi and Lu Yang left, Mo Danxin pondered for a long time and decided that it wasn''t good to keep the Minister of Justice locked up here. It wasn''t about fear of offending the Minister of Justice, but the Ministry of Punishments had many affairs that required the Minister of Justice''s decision. Even if he were locked up for ten days or half a month, the Ministry of Punishments would be in a mess. I remember there should be a law for exoneration I found it. Mo Danxin flipped through the penal code and found a clause listing six situations in which criminal responsibility would not be pursued: One of them basically said that if, after an interpretation by the Ministry of Punishments, it was deemed unnecessary to pursue criminal responsibility, then the suspect won''t be prosecuted. The local government does not have the authority to decide whether to pursue criminal charges, only the Ministry of Punishments does. Mo Danxin wrote out the situation and had it urgently sent to the Ministry of Punishments. The second in command at the Ministry of Punishments, the Vice Minister, soon received an inquiry from Goose County, stating that there was a local official who knowingly violated the law, openly aiding a criminal in prison break. But considering the importance of this official, they requested exemption from criminal responsibility. The Vice Minister snorted coldly: I heard that this Mo Danxin is known as Justice Mo. Seeing him today, he is nothing special. An official who knowingly violates the law should be dealt with even more strictly. Where is the talk of exemption? It''s utterly ridiculous! I don''t know whether this official has backing in Imperial City, or he has given gifts to Mo Danxin. Exemption requires the approval of Master Xu. Even if I agree, Master Xu will not! Let me see which official has such a big face to dare to violate the law knowingly Master Xu?! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Vice Minister rubbed his eyes, reciting the calming mantra three times, and looked again at the statement from Goose County. He wondered if he was still not awake. I heard that Master Xu suddenly disappeared on his way to a banquet yesterday, it turned out he was in a rush to go to jail? The Vice Minister looked puzzled. According to the penal code, his superior, the Minister of Justice, had to approve the exemption from criminal responsibility. Master Xu would definitely approve. But the problem was that Master Xu was the party involved in this case. According to the penal code, he had to abstain from making a decision. Chapter 290 – 289: Meng Jingzhou Forms the Golden Core_1 Chapter 290: Chapter 289: Meng Jingzhou Forms the Golden Core_1 The life of law lies in its execution, and the enforcement of law helps to stabilize the destiny of the Great Xia. As a result, few dare to violate the laws of Great Xia, especially the most severe criminal law. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the law needs to be strictly enforced, there will always be unforeseen events that are punishable by law, but logically shouldn''t receive a punishment. In such cases, the criminal law grants the Ministry of Punishments the power to avoid responsibility, delegating this power to the Minister of Justice. Theoretically, this power is an easy escape route for the royal family from justice. In practice however, such situations occur very rarely, due primarily to the supervision power of the Five Great Immortal Sects that prevents the Minister of Justice from acting rashly. But a circumstance that even the original legislators wouldn''t have predicted transpiredCCthe Minister of Justice was thrown in jail. In the Yangxin Hall, Emperor Xia massaged his painful brow. Why is it always when the Seek Dao Sect is involved, always something new and perplexing happens? He received two pieces of news; one was that Yun Zhi''s exploration of the Immortal Secret Realm had concluded, revealing a nonexistent Fire Dynasty. This wasn''t urgent, he could slowly investigate the matter about the Fire Dynasty. As for Yun Zhi''s request to move the ancient immortal''s abode from the Immortal Relic back to the Seek Dao Sect, he agreed. The second piece of news was that the Minister of Justice was thrown in jail, alongside Daoist Buyu. If the Minister of Justice dared to directly leave the jail, Daoist Buyu wouldn''t hesitate to publicly accuse the Great Xia Dynasty of perverting the law. If Daoist Buyu dared to directly leave the jail, the Minister of Justice would intercept him, ensuring he couldn''t escape. Stalemate. Should I pardon Xu Xin? Emperor Xia murmured to himself. As the emperor, he naturally has the power of amnesty. After some thought, he abandoned that idea, instead issuing another order. The entire Ministry of Punishments, move to the Goose County for duty. So, this is why you came to visit me in jail? Master Xu stared unhappily at several subordinates, looking quite furious. The emperor has decreed, we must comply. The vice-minister of the Ministry of Punishment tried to keep a straight face, but the scene was too ridiculous. He and his colleagues could barely contain their laughter. Daoist Buyu was squatting aside. Naturally, they should greet him. but looking at Master Xu''s livid face, they didn''t dare to act. Master Xu, these are the documents from the last two days. Please review them, the vice-minister respectfully handed over several documents that required Master Xu''s attention. Master Xu grunted: Leave it here. Originally, the vice-minister wanted to say something such as Wait for a few days. As soon as the emperor''s amusement runs out, he will pardon you, or Do you need food and bedding? But in the end, he didn''t utter a word. After his subordinates left the jail, Master Xu picked up the documents from the floor and reviewed them. He frowned. He wasn''t pleased. Nonsense, it took me quite a while to propose this policy, and its feasibility has been trialed successfully in several counties and the results have been good. How could there be a mistake? Daoist Buyu glanced at the document and roughly understood the course of events. The document suggested a policy which was useless and had increased the workload of the counties. They suggested simplifying the policy, but this policy was something Xu Xin was proud ofCChow could he allow someone else to point out its errors? He chuckled mockingly, in Xu Xin''s ears it sounded like ridicule: Are you some saint, Xu Xin, infallible? If you''re so capable, why don''t you become the emperor? He became even more upset, and gave Daoist Buyu a cold look. Had it been some subordinates of Xu Xin, they would have gone quiet. But Daoist Buyu wasn''t scared of Xu Xin at all. Poor casualty under Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation in previous fights. Daoist Buyu, who has seen and known much, having extensive criminal experience, and his understanding of legal theory is certainly no less than Master Xu''s. Have you ever considered legislative interpretation, what the legislators initially intended Law is backward-looking, you''ve forgotten Stop taking the theory route, what is the reality Both sides debated intensely without giving in, and even set up a soundproof array method to prevent other prisoners from overhearing their conversation. Finally, Master Xu''s tone wasn''t as sharp as before, and the more he spoke, the weaker he became. He had to admit that Daoist Buyu made sense. Shut up, let me think! Master Xu lowered his head in thought, Old Buyu might be unreliable normally, but he was always serious when it came to these matters. This was the outcome Emperor Xia desired. While Xu Xin worked tirelessly for the sake of the nation, trying to fill the gaps in the law, some of his decisions were not suitable after all. Emperor Xia had no recourse to this. Xu Xin''s understanding of the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty were almost unparalleled, which made almost no one qualified enough to debate with him. Even Emperor Xia couldn''t definitively say whether Xu Xin was right or wrong, and only felt that he was somehow inappropriate, but he didn''t know how to improve. Fortunately, Daoist Buyu was well versed in the law with rich life-experiences, making him best suited to debate with Xu Xin. Emperor Xia took this opportunity to allow the two to debate. Once Xu Xin recognizes his true objective, he can then be pardoned. When Yun Zhi and Lu Yang returned to the Seek Dao Sect, they ran into Meng Jingzhou who had just returned from the Secret Realm. He had a moment of clarity in the forest, and as soon as he returned to Demon Suppressing Pass, he formed a golden core. He left Tao Yaoye and Man Gu to continue searching for their own opportunities while he returned to the Seek Dao Sect alone. As for running into boasting young masters of influential families and being disguised to give a piece of his mind on his way back, it wasn''t worth mentioning. Haha, who would have thought? I''ve formed a golden core too! Meng Jingzhou began boasting the moment he saw Lu Yang. Although he didn''t know which Golden Core Lu Yang formed, he was confident that his was the strongest, unbeatable by anyone. Let me tell you, my golden core is unprecedented. I''m about to break the fate of the Single Body Spiritual Root! Meng Jingzhou looked exuberant, not like he had just formed a golden core, but as though he had just become a powerhouse on the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. He was so overbearing that he couldn''t even be bothered to take detours. Lu Yang was very surprised and didn''t try to hide it: You have such ability? Which golden core did you form? Meng Jingzhou chuckled and invited Lu Yang to have tea in a teahouse. The two drank tea while he showed off. I''m not a Single Body Spiritual Root, as long as I want to form the core, I will naturally be able to form a Single Golden Elixir. Lu Yang nodded his head. The first Single-Body Spiritual Root, Careful Solitary Daoist''s heart of forming Golden core was the same. You formed a Single Golden Elixir? Meng Jingzhou didn''t answer. He placed a tea cup on the table: This is a person, single! He then placed another tea cup: This is also a person, single! He brought the two cups together, producing a clear porcelain collision sound, and then spoke of his long-thought conclusion: If two singles come together, doesn''t that make a couple? So? So I formed two Single Golden Elixirs! Chapter 291 – 290: The Art of Equivalent Exchange_1 Chapter 291: Chapter 290: The Art of Equivalent Exchange_1 Lu Yang''s body leaned back slightly, seemingly startled by Meng Jingzhou''s Golden Core. Two single golden cores, even Shi Dudao did not dare to have such a thing, it was truly unprecedented. He organized his words in his heart, expressing gently, Two single Golden Cores, are you sure it won''t make your singleness more intense? Meng Jingzhou nonchalantly waved his hand, You don''t understand, it''s like when something reaches the extreme, it turns to the other extreme. My golden core has reached the extreme of singleness, now it should turn towards a good direction, become more lucky with women. This was apparent when I was flying back on the flying ship. What happened then? While on the flying ship, there was an upstart from a small place bullying others just because he has some spare change. I didn''t like it. I flashed my identity as the Young Master of the Meng Family, which scared him so much that he knelt and begged for mercy. At that moment, several decent-looking women gathered around me, attracted by my charm. you''ve hypnotized yourself quite intensely. As if he hasn''t heard Lu Yang''s sarcasm, Meng Jingzhou''s eyes were glowing, as if a bright future was right before him, Anyway, I have broken the curse of being single in every generation of Single Body Spiritual Root and I''m about to start a new life! Eh, this little guy''s golden core is interesting. Fairy Eternity''s voice rang out at just the right moment, successfully drawing Lu Yang''s attention. Fairy, what do you mean? Lu Yang wondered if Meng Jingzhou had indeed broken the curse of Single Body Spiritual Root from previous generations? Have you heard of a kind of curse magic skill? Fairy Eternity asked mysteriously. Lu Yang shook his head. Besides the curse Fairy Eternity put on the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, he hadn''t heard of any curse magic skill. This magic skill, although called a curse, is essentially an exchange, or a rule. Some people call it the ''Equivalent Exchange Spell''. Using this type of magic skill, you lose something and gain something else. For instance, you, Lu Yang, are very smart, right? So, you can use the Equivalent Exchange Spell, reduce your intelligence to gain unmatched combat power! That''s amazing! Lu Yang was quite astonished. Fairy Eternity was very pleased with Lu Yang''s astonishment: Hehe, now you know how knowledgeable I am. I presume no one in your era knows this spell, you''re the first! Fairy, do you know this spell? Lu Yang showed great interest in the spell. If he could learn it, wouldn''t he be able to exchange whatever he wanted and thus be invincible? Fairy Eternity shook her head, pouring cold water on Lu Yang: No one can learn this spell. Or rather, anyone aiming to learn it will never succeed. Lu Yang was puzzled by this strange logic. So if someone doesn''t want to learn the spell, can they master it? Yes, the ones who don''t want to learn this spell will master it. Fairy Eternity continued: The ''Equivalent Exchange Spell'' doesn''t require learning. When the opportunity comes, one naturally grasps it. And the practitioners often don''t realize they have used this spell. This is like the first person in the Human Race''s history to use a spell. They didn''t deliberately learn or use it, but due to a combination of various factors, the spell was naturally unleashed. I see. Lu Yang was clearly a little disappointed, as he thought he could learn a new spell. Suddenly, Lu Yang realized something was wrong. The topic had strayed a long way off: Wait, weren''t we discussing Meng Jingzhou''s Golden Core? How did we end up discussing the Equivalent Exchange Spell? We haven''t deviated. I didn''t think about it earlier as it wasn''t very obvious. But now that I look at it, this Meng kid has already used the Equivalent Exchange Spell. How? Fairy Eternity carefully analyzed, unravelling the secret of the Single Body Spiritual Root: Why is the Single Body Spiritual Root strong? It''s because it sacrifices its singleness to gain incredible cultivation talent and strength, which is a bona fide Equivalent Exchange Spell! If a typical Single Body Spiritual Root has a relationship with a woman, the price is losing its pure Yang body and its Cultivation Level will no longer increase. But if it undergoes enhancement by two single Golden Cores as this Meng Kid did, then if he has a relationship with a woman, his Cultivation Level will plummet! This Meng kid strengthened the ''singles'' property of his spiritual root, exchanging his resolve with an unbeatable power blindly. Among all Single Body Spiritual Roots in previous generations, he should be the strongest! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang''s eyelid twitched in consideration. If Meng Jingzhou knew about this, he would be regretting it deeply. He kindly asked, Is there a solution? Yes. The Equivalent Exchange Spell cannot manifest in an Immortal. If the Meng kid became an Immortal, it would solve the problem. Regardless of whether Meng Jingzhou could become an Immortal, if he could, it would still take a monkey''s age to cultivate into one, right? Dating back to the Great Era, only five immortals emerged. No one knows how many there have been in the past 300,000 years and the Eldest Senior Sister did not tell him. Reaching Immortality was harder than reaching the sky. Lu Yang pondered, So, Meng Jingzhou exchanged the happiness of his lower body for powerful strength for the rest of his life. Impressive. Hmm, why are you looking at me with such eyes? Meng Jingzhou felt Lu Yang''s gaze towards him was strange, hard to describe was it pity? Meng Jingzhou stretched lazily, I''ve just formed the Golden Core, and haven''t had enough fighting in the forest. Watch me go to the arena. Having formed an unprecedented pair of single Golden Cores, he naturally had to show off a bit. Before Lu Yang even reacted, Meng Jingzhou settled the bill and left, heading towards the bustling arena not far away. At this time, the fight on the arena had just ended. Both fighters stepped down, and Meng Jingzhou jumped onto the stage, radiant like a small sun, Haha, I''ve just formed the Golden Core. Which senior brother or sister wants to have a match? Meng Jingzhou felt that being at the Foundation Establishment Stage before, he couldn''t beat his senior brothers and sisters. Now that they were all at the Golden Core Stage, he couldn''t still possibly lose, right? I''ll come. A bald senior brother, who appeared to have partially formed a Golden Body in the Buddhism Sect, jumped onto the arena, smiled kindly, Senior Brother Meng, please show mercy. The bald senior brother was named Zheng Jing, whose Cultivation Level was at the late Golden Core Stage, not standing out among the numerous Golden Core Stage senior brothers. Haha, Senior Brother, don''t hold back. I''m not the same person anymore. Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily. Soon, Lu Yang used his Wooden Avatar to lift Meng Jingzhou down from the stage with a stretcher. A perfectly good person, why insist on inviting death? Lu Yang sighed, feeling glad he had the Invincible Elixir, which allowed him to know who he could beat and who he couldn''t. Otherwise, he could end up like Meng Jingzhou, being carried off the stage. If Meng Jingzhou was still in the Foundation Establishment Stage, Senior Brother Zheng wouldn''t have been so harsh. Now that Meng Jingzhou had formed his Golden Core and had increased strength and recovery rate, Senior Brother Zheng naturally hit harder. As Lu Yang was about to carry Meng Jingzhou away, three figures blocked their way. Lu Yang looked up and recognized these familiar faces: Master Liu and Master Gao from the barbecue shop. Please come with us. Chapter 292 – 291: Dont push your luck, you two!_1 Chapter 292: Chapter 291: Don''t push your luck, you two!_1 Meng Jingzhou, seeing the situation, no longer pretended to be ill and moaned loud, he sharply got up from the stretcher. Master Liu and Master Gao were not clad in their greasy barbecue restaurant uniform and the naive smile they wore when serving customers was not on their faces. They were in formal attire with solemn expressions, reminiscing the glorious days of the Eternity Sect. The way they looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou gave them chills down their spine, feeling utterly cold. Gentlemen, come with us for a while. We need your help with something, they said. Master Liu and Master Gao had confirmed that after Lu Yang and Yun Zhi returned, Yun Zhi left the Seek Dao Sect for unknown reasons. It was a godsent opportunity to take action against Lu Yang! If they didn''t act now, when would they? Given the presence of too many people around, it wasn''t an ideal place to take action. They needed to bring Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang to the Eternity Sect''s main clubhouse the BBQ Again restaurant! Previously, BBQ Again managed to hold its ground as a small shop amidst the crowded market street, surrounded by potential enemies and constantly watched by Great Powers during the Unification Stage. Their situation was precarious. However, after being guided by the Sect Master and Immortal Eternity along with meticulous planning by high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect, the restaurant grew under a win-at-all-cost strategy and became a stronghold of the Eternity Sect. Meanwhile, the Seek Dao Sect remained oblivious to the fact that BBQ Again was steadily expanding its influence in the commercial street Let''s go, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou agreed, not willing to back off. Surrounded by two Unification-stage cultivators, they had no capacity to resist. Even if they didn''t want to go, they were left with little choice than to comply or be dragged away. It was better to go willingly. This way, please, Master Gao gestured, inviting them to the restaurant. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once Lu Yang stood at the entrance, he noticed that the room was pitch dark, with faint silhouettes of two people swaying in the darkness. They stepped into the restaurant while Master Liu and Master Gao stood quietly by the door, like two iron-like statues. Once they stepped foot into the restaurant, Lu Yang felt as if he was secluded from the outside world. He could neither hear nor see anything from the outside. What he didn''t know was that the Sect Master had laid down an unmatched Array Method in the restaurant that blocked even the Spiritual Sense. Gradually, a sourceless light filled the restaurant, revealing the true identities of the two shadow figures. One was the Sect Master, and the other was Immortal Eternitythe duo donned in formal suits, seemingly resolute about an important decision. Please take your seats, the Sect Master invited them to sit down. So, what''s the matter? Lu Yang asked coldly, unable to understand the Sect Master''s intentions. However, Lu Yang was not afraid of him, with Immortal Eternity sitting nearby. As the ruler of the Eternity lineage, Fairy Eternity had full control over Immortal Eternity, the origin of the Eternity Sect. With this relationship, there should be no scenario where the Sect Master could make troublesome waves. It''s just a small matter. We hope Lu Yang will help us. Given your status in the Seek Dao Sect, it should also be an easy task for you, the Sect Master proposed. By the way, as I''ve heard that both of you have recently formed your Golden Core, I''ve prepared a small gift accordingly. Please accept it as a token of my goodwill. The Sect Master silently pushed two boxes towards them. He casually opened the boxes to reveal the contentsan Essence Strengthening Pill worth a fortune. The pill could consolidate their Cultivation Level during the Golden Core Stage and convert the remaining medicinal power into the foundation for future breakthroughs. No trace of medicinal effect was left in the body, ensuring no obstruction for future breakthroughs. A magic instrument that could protect oneself from a full strike from someone in the Unification stage. A copy of Golden Core Stage Cultivation Experience. Five small vials filled with True Fire, Purified Water, Breath Soil, and other Five Elements matter, which could be refined into a developmental Five Elements Artifact. Besides these, there also were numerous precious items, none of which an ordinary Golden Core Stage cultivator could afford. Neither of them accepted the thin gift. Lu Yang spoke straight, Sect Master, we are old acquaintances. Let''s not beat around the bush. Speak up. The Sect Master slowly revealed the plan he had been contemplating for a long time: To put it simply, we aim to absorb rogue cultivators into our sect to expand our territory and increase our influence over the Great Xia dynasty, and to make people reliant on us! Once achieved, we won''t disappoint the two of you, and we will provide a generous gift in return! You may not know, but our influence has been quietly spreading throughout the entire commercial street, all unbeknown to the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang raised his eyebrow in response to the Sect Master''s words. It was almost as if he was suggesting that everyone in the commercial street was under their control. If he refused, he probably wouldn''t be able to leave the street. However, he still stayed resolute: What if we don''t help you? Refuse to help? The Sect Master slowly stood up, posing like a god of mountains that had remained silent for a long time but had now awakened, imposing immense pressure on the two men. The Sect Master squinted at the two, menacingly threatened: I have been very courteous towards you two, we simply want to branch out BBQ Again to other places. If you ask for a mile after being given an inch, then don''t blame me for bending the knee and begging you! The Sect Master felt he had made excellent preparations. He allowed Master Liu and Master Gao to dress formally instead of the ordinary restaurant staff uniform to respectfully invite the two over, and to greet them with a smile. Considering that it was now June, in the scorching summer heat, he had even specifically instructed Master Liu and Master Gao to use a cooling magic skill when they saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, so as not to make them feel hot. For safety''s sake and to avoid any eavesdropping from competitors, he had set up an unmatched Array Method to isolate the restaurant from outside interference. He had cleaned the restaurant from top to bottom, ensuring there was no trace of oil. He forged two protective magic instruments during his spare time in the butchery. The experience of the Golden Core Stage cultivation, written by Immortal Eternity himself, was a summary based on all the memories of the Eternity Sect members. The Five Elements were procured by visiting each commercial street shop-owner one by one, pleading and persuading them to sell the items. To open a branch in other places was just a matter of speaking the words. Weren''t these two satisfied? The Sect Master was determined that a gentleman could bend and stretch. For the long-term plans of the barbecue restaurant, it was worth begging on his knees if necessary! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou hastily stopped the Sect Master, confused by the abrupt change: You want to open more branches for the barbecue restaurant? Yes. And you just mentioned about absorbing rogue cultivators? Recruiting waitstaff. They couldn''t leave the Seek Dao Sect to go outside to open branches, so they had to recruit waitstaff. What about expanding your operation? Opening the barbecue restaurant outside the Seek Dao Sect. Increasing your influence over the Great Xia dynasty? Becoming a significant taxpayer. Making people incapable of leaving you? Attracting more customers to our shop. Meng Jingzhou looked at the Sect Master with suspicion: You also claimed that your influence has spread throughout the commercial street, and the Seek Dao Sect is completely ignorant about it? We underreported our income and paid lower management fees. Immortal Eternity added from the side: Another layer of meaning is that our barbecue restaurant''s income within the Seek Dao Sect has already saturated. We need to open branches outside to expand into new markets. Lu Yang: .. Meng Jingzhou: .. Did you have to make opening a restaurant branch this complicated? Chapter 293 – 292: The 2nd Head and 3rd Head_1 Chapter 293: Chapter 292: The 2nd Head and 3rd Head_1 You didn''t just fail to pay the management fee, did you? Lu Yang squinted his eyes, recalling that the Eldest Senior Sister had demanded that they pay the fee, and turn over all the remaining profit from the barbecue shop. There was plenty of room to play with this scenario, like the barbecue shop working in collaboration with other shops, where a portion of the other shops'' profit went to the barbecue shop without Eldest Senior Sister''s knowledge. They could also use the profits of the barbecue shop to buy assets, without turning them over to Eldest Senior Sister, and then selling the assets whenever they needed Spirit Stones. Lu Yang, with a bit of thinking, could come up with several ways to dodge the bullet. He didn''t believe that the Master couldn''t think of any. The Master was breaking out in a cold sweat. He hadn''t expected to accidentally let slip such a crucial piece of information. You two could be taking 30% of the barbecue shop''s profit. Lu Yang remained unmoved: All of it must be handed over to Eldest Senior Sister, down to the last penny. You''re already Ghouls, unable to cultivate, so what use is a Spirit Stone to you? He was backed by the Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity. Whatever he needed, Eldest Senior Sister would provide, and Fairy Eternity herself had plenty of contribution points. If he needed to use them, Fairy Eternity would give them to him. He didn''t need to profit from the barbecue shop. What''s more, if he turned over all profits from the barbecue shop to Eldest Senior Sister, who usually didn''t bother with the books, wouldn''t the profit still end up in his own pocket? Not to mention Meng Jingzhou, who, as the Young Master of the Meng Family, has always been worried about having too much money. If you refuse these terms, I''m reporting your Spirit Stone hoarding to Eldest Senior Sister right now. You can guess how she might react upon hearing this. The Master broke out in a cold sweat. As a Ghoul, he indeed had little use for Spirit Stones. Accumulating them was just to have a goal in mind. However, the Eldest Senior Sister of Seek Dao Sect may not buy this explanation. Lu Yang said slowly: On the other hand, if you agree to these terms and patch up the loophole, this matter can be put to rest. Eldest Senior Sister will remain in the dark, and I will even persuade her to allow you to expand your business externally. Well? Why not consider it? The Master stayed silent, pondering the feasibility of Lu Yang''s proposal. Ghouls are kind of like spirits, if they don''t have a goal or spiritual anchor, they''ll live in confusion until they disintegrate and become part of the cosmos. As higher-ups of the Eternity Sect, their spiritual anchor is the Immortal Eternity, and if the Immortal Eternity orders them to expand the business externally and across the entire Central Continent, they have to fulfill it. The Master sneaked a glance at the Immortal Eternity and saw him nod slightly. After some internal struggle, he gritted his teeth, making up his mind. Alright, I agree to your terms. That''s more like it. By the way, do you know Master Qin Haoran of the Nine Nether Sect? Lu Yang remembered this person in front of him was not only a butcher of the slaughterhouse but also the Master of Eternity Sect. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Haoran? The Master appeared confused, The Nine Nether Sect''s last Master''s surname was Qin, but I don''t know his name. Meng Jingzhou was puzzled: You are both Masters of a demonic sect, but you don''t know his name? The Master explained helplessly: Really, the relationship between us, the Four Great Devil Sects, is not as close as you think. We usually only meet and exchange ideas during joint actions and mutual learning. Furthermore, our fundamental doctrines conflict, making it hard for us to stand united. For instance, the Nine Nether Sect believes in Reincarnation and the afterlife in Nine Nether, but us in Eternity Sect believe in the Immortal Eternity, who can resurrect, and there''s a significant gap in our doctrines. Moreover, even within the same sect, it doesn''t necessarily mean we understand each other well. Suppose Master Qin has a wife and children, would he tell his disciples? Of course not. Lu Yang nodded. It made sense. If the Nine Nether Sect knew of Su Yiren''s existence, wouldn''t there have been any indication in the last decade or so? Su Yiren''s existence was a threat to the Nine Nether Sect. Although Su Yiren didn''t know of Qin Haoran''s identity or the location of the Nine Nether Sect, would they believe it? A likely guess was that Qin Haoran was purposefully hiding Su Yiren''s presence. But I do know a few things about Master Qin. Without using any Immortal Treasures, the overall strength of the Nine Nether Sect is slightly more formidable than ours of the Eternity Sect. Actually, Master Qin has privately complained to me about feeling stressed. Hence, I deduce that his position as Master is less stable than mine, with numerous people under him vying for power. The Nine Nether Sect does not worship an Immortal, so they likely don''t possess any Immortal Treasures. The Master said it with quite a bit of pride. Among the Four Great Devil Sects, only they worshipped an Immortal and had an Immortal Treasure. It was just a shame they couldn''t get their hands on the Immortal Treasures within the Eternity ruins. Otherwise, the Eternity Sect would be the leading sect amongst the Four Great Devil Sects! The Nine Nether Sect believes in the existence of Nine Nether, that those who die would go to Nine Nether, so they are fearless. They have proposed several aggressive plans, like building a city as the entrance to Nine Nether or declaring war on the Great Xia Dynasty, all of which were suppressed by Master Qin. At this point, both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou sharply inhaled. To declare war on the Great Xia Dynasty was such an audacious plan that they wondered if a spy had infiltrated the higher ranks of the Nine Nether Sect, intending to eradicate it completely? Applying this to Lu Yang, it''s like him, as the ancestral Master of the Eternity Sect, declaring war on Eldest Senior Sister. It''s as if he''d been possessed by Fairy Eternity. The Master went on to reveal more about the Nine Nether Sect, and both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou learned a lot from it. After the briefing, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou felt that there was no need to stay any longer and got up to leave. Let me see you off. The Master, being very polite, bid farewell to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang, I have something to discuss with Immortal Eternity. I''ll be back soon, said Fairy Eternity. Alright. A figure slowly floated out from behind Lu Yang. It was a beautiful woman in a light yellow dress who appeared noiselessly before the Immortal Eternity. Sensing the strong pressure from the woman, the Immortal Eternity felt as if he was standing against the endpoint of his path. Fairy Eternity, as the Eternity Dao Fruit, was an existence superior to the nascent Eternity Dao Fruit, which had absolutely no power to resist. Fairy. The Immortal Eternity crossed his hands and raised them over his head in a bow to Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity lightly responded, I have a matter to inform you today since I had the opportunity to meet you. Please do, Fairy, he urged. From what I have observed, Lu Yang''s character and talent meet my requirements. Thus, I''ve decided that Lu Yang will be the second-in-command of the Eternity Sect lineage, and you will be the third-in-command. From now on, you will treat Lu Yang with the same respect as you do me. Have you got that clear? The Immortal Eternity was first startled. Even if Lu Yang had sufficient character and talent, his cultivation realm made him hardly eligible to be a deputy family head. However, as if he had grasped something, he respectfully replied, Yes. Fairy Eternity quickly returned to Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. What were you up to, Fairy? Not telling. Fairy Eternity giggled silently. Lu Yang, you don''t want to be the deputy head? Well, then I''ll have everyone recognize you as such so that even if you deny it, it will be of no use. How clever I am. Chapter 294 – 293: The Pain of Li Haoran_1 Chapter 294: Chapter 293: The Pain of Li Haoran_1 In the cafeteria of Refining Mountain, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou found Senior Sister Zhou LuLu C who was both reading a book and making sugar sculptures. Senior Sister Zhou, is Junior Brother Li on the mountain? Lu Yang politely asked. Is it Junior Brother Lu and Junior Brother Meng? You have formed your golden core already? That''s fast. Zhou LuLu lifted her head, spotted Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s cultivation realms, showing a flash of surprise in her eyes. At this age, she was still in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. You are looking for Junior Brother Li? He is in his abode. Simultaneously, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou smiled. They treated Li Haoran like a brother. Naturally, after forming their golden core, they wanted to show off a bit in front of Li Haoran. Otherwise, what was all the hard work of cultivation for? Junior Brother Li should be sleeping. Sleeping? I remember Junior Brother Li is not the kind of person who likes to sleep. He wasn''t before, but ever since he returned from visiting his relatives last time, he has become fond of sleeping. Every time he wakes up, he looks gloomy, as if he''s had a nightmare. I asked him if he''s been dreaming of something unpleasant, but he doesn''t want to talk about it. I asked my father about it, he also said not to worry about it. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances, hardly guessing what was going on C Li Haoran must be dreaming about the memories of his past life. Qin Haoran was a legitimate leader of a demonic sect and was involved in many horrifying things. Recalling what the Master said about many people coveting Qin Haoran''s position, all these factors were likely to cause discomfort for Li Haoran. The two of them put aside their desires to show off and decided to visit Li Haoran. However, it wouldn''t be right to go empty-handed. Seeing the fun sugar sculptures that Senior Sister Zhou LuLu was making, Lu Yang thought about buying one for Li Haoran. Before Lu Yang could speak, Zhou LuLu slightly blew some air and the two sugar sculptures seemed to come to life. In midair, carrying their sugar-made weapons, they started clashing with each other. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched at this sight because if his judgment was correct, these two sugar figures had the combat power equivalent to the Golden Core Stage. If he bought these for Li Haoran, the sugar figures might end up beating him up. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let''s forget it. Let''s look for another gift. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou circled around the cafeteria C the fried dough stick that could become big or small could be used as a roof beam, the steamed bun that could be used as a hidden weapon, the sesame seed cake that could be used as a Chest Protector Mirror, the stir-fried sesame for practicing Iron Sand Palm none were suitable as gifts. The cooks in your cafeteria are highly skilled! The only Immortal Cook highly praised the Refining Mountain''s cafeteria. I''d rather they were less skilled. You''re not ambitious! Lu Yang turned a deaf ear. In the dark cave, a figure was contorting in agony, as if suffering extreme pain in his dreams, unable to wake up, and enduring this torment in silence. He suddenly snapped open his eyes, his clothing and quilt drenched in sweat. The candle was lit, illuminating the entire abode and Li Haoran''s face. Li Haoran looked blankly at his abode; only then did he realize that he was awake. He recalled his experiences in his dreams C the dark side of the Nine Nether Sect, the unknown pressure Qin Haoran was under. He couldn''t help but shudder, muttering, Damn it, memories from my past life There was no good solution for these sporadic memories from his past life that surfaced, not even from his master, the Fifth Elder who was in charge of Refining Mountain. Li Haoran quietly recited a mantra, casting the Cleaning Clothes Spell to clean his clothes and the Body Cleaning Spell to clean himself, then he felt slightly better. Hmm? Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng are at the door? The Array Method inside the abode alerted Li Haoran, and he felt relieved. He opened the doors of his abode and saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou smiling brightly. Junior Brother Li, are you awake? Lu Yang said with a smile, secretly observing Li Haoran''s condition. Li Haoran had dark circles under his eyes, his eyelids were drooping, and he looked dispirited. Excluding the possibility of self-depletion, the only explanation would be the effects of Qin Haoran''s memories. Please come in. Li Haoran welcomed them warmly. The two walked into Li Haoran''s cave and saw many magic instruments that he had refined displayed inside: there were armors, shields, bronze tripods If a Golden Core Stage Refining Master saw them, they would surely exclaim that these were extraordinary works. Li Haoran casually flicked his finger, and the teapot on the table began to move on its own. It sprouted limbs and started running around on the table, filling itself with water, adding tea leaves, covering with a lid, and then sat itself on the stove to heat up. In no time, it was boiling hot, and the tea began to brew. The teapot tilted to fill the teacups with tea and pushed them in front of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou inadvertently said, Thank you. Only after saying it did they realize that the teapot was just a lifeless magic artifact C there''s no need for thanks. We heard that Junior Brother Li isn''t getting good rest lately? Upon mentioning this topic, Li Haoran looked dispirited and let out a bitter smile: Senior Brother Lu guessed right. I cannot share with others about being the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, so I can only vent to both of you. Lu Yang patted Li Haoran''s shoulder, an understanding look on his face: You must have seen many hardships of the Nine Nether Sect in your dreams, and those hardships are causing you great pain. Li Haoran nodded, relieved to finally have someone who understood him. He was quite excited: Yes, every time I close my eyes, I see the debt of the Nine Nether Sect! Salaries for the sect members, the cost of aftermath, travel expenses, the cost of building strongholds all places that need money. The Nine Nether Sect doesn''t have any legitimate way to make money so they resort to robbery and murder. Those earn a bit of money cannot measure up to the cost and every day we are losing money, losing money, losing money! Such a large sect as the Nine Nether, they need money for food, clothing, housing, and transportation, but Spirit Stones don''t come with the wind. Where do we get the Spirit Stones? The people below know nothing about the situation and are dreaming of building a Nine Nether City on the surface. Let alone whether it will be discovered by the court, does the Nine Nether Sect have the Spirit Stones to build a city? Can you imagine, Qin Haoran sat on the Master''s seat every day, dealing with various affairs, then thinking about ways to make money. When I dream, I see things from Qin Haoran''s perspective, sitting around with him aimlessly, thinking about how to make money. Or else, staring at the red numbers with Qin Haoran, trying to find a way out. Now whenever I see numbers, I get a headache! Thank goodness Qin Haoran later met Yiren, who gave him a safe harbor, otherwise, just thinking about Qin Haoran''s predicament makes me realize how hard it must have been. Li Haoran complained miserably while rubbing his temples. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: This seems to be different from what we had imagined? Lu Yang recalled when Qin Haoran and Su Yiren first met. People were trying to kill Qin Haoran, causing serious injuries to him, he bumped into a barrier and fainted in front of Su Yiren, leading to their subsequent encounters. Lu Yang had previously speculated that the Nine Nether Sect was in chaos, that someone was trying to seize power and launch an attack on Qin Haoran. But after hearing this, it seemed that wasn''t the case. Then, the person who was trying to kill Qin Haoran before Li Haoran said expressionlessly: A creditor. Chapter 295 – 294: The Reason Qin Haoran is Being Hunted_1 Chapter 295: Chapter 294: The Reason Qin Haoran is Being Hunted_1 Creditor, a term quite familiar to Lu Yang. He had a friend who held this status. Why are you looking at me? I didn''t borrow any money! Meng Jingzhou noticed Lu Yang''s gaze and exclaimed angrily. Do you know which power is the creditor? Is it the Meng Family, the Land Money Trade Association, or some other force? In Lu Yang''s mind, the two most famous loan powerhouses were the wealthy Meng Family and the globally recognized Land Money Trade Association. Li Haoran shook his head, I don''t know which force it is, the dream fragments I get each time are intermittent. It was only a few days ago, during a dream, that I happened to envision a scene before Qin Haoran was severely injured. Their dialogue revealed that the other party was the creditor, and Qin Haoran had no money. But it may not necessarily be Qin Haoran who borrowed the money; it could be the entire Nine Nether Cult that borrowed. The creditor found the manager of the Nine Nether Cult, who is the Master. Did the person know that Qin Haoran is the Master of the Nine Nether Cult? Lu Yang was astounded. How bold was the other party to dare to borrow money from the Nine Nether Cult? If word got out to the Great Xia Dynasty, even if one managed to escape death, they would still suffer greatly. Li Haoran shook his head, stroking his chin as he analyzed. Through the repeated torment of Qin Haoran''s memories, his knowledge reserve was rapidly increasing. They probably didn''t know. From the memory fragments I obtained and my understanding of Qin Haoran, the most plausible scenario was Qin Haoran took some of the spirit stones from the treasury of the Nine Nether Cult to establish a small trading company. The members were Qin Haoran and a few dozen people from the Nine Nether Cult. Then, through some maneuvers or risky operations that yielded quick profits but hidden dangers, they made the small trading company appear prosperous and thriving. The small trading company would borrow money several times, each time repaying the loans promptly. In this way, when the lenders assessed this small company, they would think they were credible with good potential for future development. The small trading company would propose borrowing a large sum of money to expand their power. The lenders would probably agree. After getting the money, the small company could then spend all the spirit stones under the pretext of conducting business. In reality, they would secretly transfer all the spirit stones to the Nine Nether Cult. Eventually, the small trading company would declare bankruptcy. Since Qin Haoran registered the small trading company as a limited liability company, the company members would not be responsible for its debts. Therefore, the lenders couldn''t directly demand debt repayment from Qin Haoran and other top members of the Nine Nether Cult. Li Haoran concluded, In this way, Qin Haoran and the Nine Nether Cult managed to borrow money without having to repay it. It''s a perfect plan. After hearing this, Lu Yang felt it made sense for creditors to try to kill Qin Haoran. Understandable. Luckily, Qin Haoran is dead. You won''t have to assume his debts. Meng Jingzhou was relieved for Li Haoran, that even if Li Haoran were sold off, it wouldn''t be enough to pay off the debt, let alone the interest. I hope so. However, Li Haoran didn''t feel at ease. This was one of the reasons he couldn''t sleep at night. Legally, he wouldn''t be inheriting the debts of his past life. But, it was uncertain whether the creditors would abide by the law. That damned Qin Haoran, served him right to be dead! Lu Yang patted Li Haoran on the shoulder,It''s not good to always stay cooped up in the Abode. Why not get out a bit? Have you come up with a way to form a golden core? Li Haoran shook his head,No. While he had Qin Haoran''s method for forming a golden core in his memory, he didn''t want to follow Qin Haoran''s path. That''s perfect then. It''s about time for you to form a golden core. Go out and change your mood, and maybe you''ll find a chance to form a golden core. With us two Golden Core Stage Great Powers guarding you, I guarantee this trip will be absolutely safe! Meng Jingzhou gave a thumbs up. He hadn''t forgotten the initial purpose of the trip was to show off that they had completed the golden core formation. Li Haoran: . Is it that great to form a golden core! I have insights from a Unification peak Great Power''s cultivation experience, sooner or later, I''ll surpass you two! Eldest Senior Sister had ordered Li Haoran not to leave the Seek Dao Sect. Otherwise, he would have also gone to the dense forest to seek his golden core opportunity. Li Haoran could only leave the Seek Dao Sect under one condition, and that was if he was led by Lu Yang. Being led by Lu Yang was even safer than being led by the Fifth Elder. They wouldn''t even be afraid of encountering an Immortal. I''ll go and inform Master before we leave. Let''s go. The trio found the Fifth Elder busy refining tools. The elder held a large hammer, striking the weapon with sparks flying. Each blow seemed to mimic a collision of mountains, the writhing of an earth dragon, causing the earth to shake and mountains to sway. It''s Haoran huh, what''s the matter? Seeing Lu Yang and the others confronting him, the Fifth Elder stopped his work, shrunk the hammerhead, and knocked it against his stiff back. It''s like this, Master, I want to go out with Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng Li Haoran explained his situation briefly. The Fifth Elder nodded frequently. He could understand Li Haoran''s difficulties. It was quite bothersome to deal with the various matters of a major sect every day. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have made Daoist Buyu the Sect Leader. Fairy Yunzhi said that if you are accompanied by Lu Yang when you go out, there will be no accidents. You all may go. Should we inform Eldest Senior Sister? Li Haoran asked. He felt uneasy about leaving the sect. Eldest Senior Sister is out on some business and won''t be back anytime soon. Lu Yang said. He was likely the only one in the entire Seek Dao Sect who knew what Eldest Senior Sister was up to. Emperor Xia had given a response, saying they could relocate the Immortal''s Abode. Eldest Senior Sister had gone to move Fairy Eternity''s kitchen. Relocating an Immortal''s Abode without damaging the integrity of the Immortal ruins was extremely difficult and required Eldest Senior Sister to do it herself. Fairy Eternity had been laughing over this for half a day to the point where she couldn''t even close her mouth. She said that once the kitchen was moved back, she would show off her skills to Lu Yang. Lu Yang was so scared he didn''t dare to make a sound. After reporting to the Fifth Elder, when the three were about to board a ship to leave the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang suddenly asked,By the way, where are we going? How could they buy the ship tickets without knowing the destination? The trio looked at each other, realizing they had thought about leaving the Seek Dao Sect but hadn''t thought about where to go. They surely couldn''t go to the dense forest again. How about this, let''s go to the Task Hall and pick a mission? We''ll go wherever that mission takes us. Li Haoran suggested, realizing he was short of contribution points. Sounds good. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded their heads, considering this an opportunity to help Li Haoran earn contribution points. Among the three of them, only Li Haoran was short of contribution points. Lu Yang himself had many contribution points, and could even access Fairy Eternity''s contribution points whenever he wanted. Meng Jingzhou could exchange spirit stones for contribution points. The three of them went to the Task Hall and Meng Jingzhou found a mission he fancied at first glance. Ji State''s southern area, Shoutian County. Guhuai Town. Outside the town is an abandoned temple where travelers often stay overnight. It''s suspected that a man-eating female ghost with yang qi appears regularly. Once this rumor spread among travelers, they flocked to the temple for the thrill This one! Meng Jingzhou smacked his thigh in excitement, finding fate in this mission. It was a perfect opportunity to test if his Double Single Body Spiritual Roots were effective! Li Haoran rubbed his chin, finding Guhuai Town incredibly familiar. Chapter 296 – 295 How Rumors Are Born_1 Chapter 296: Chapter 295 How Rumors Are Born_1 There are many strange and bizarre buildings in the Imperial City. Some are created whimsically by the Great Powers, some are the works of those lacking in artistic sense, and others exist as certain symbols. A bronze ding stands tall in a corner of the Imperial City, towering like a small mountain. Its surface is smooth as a mirror, filled with various intricate details. From a distance, one can appreciate its rustic beauty. This is the most bustling region of the Imperial City, where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. Hence, the cost of placing such a bronze ding here in Spirit Stones would be astronomical. Beyond the few notable forces like the Land Money Trade Association, no one could afford such an outlay. Many old men with white hair and robes exuding the fragrance of Elixirs walked nonchalantly into the bronze ding, unfazed by anything else. The passersby who passed by the bronze ding would look at these old men entering the bronze ding with expressions filled with awe and envy. These people were all famous masters who had made a name for themselves in the path of elixir-making, and many of them had pioneered new techniques in refining pills. This is the Alchemy Union, representing the highest authority and pinnacle of pill refining. Each year, countless pill formulas are announced to the public to declare their impressive achievements. Apart from the Pill Refiner''s Peak of the Seek Dao Sect, it is a sacred place in the minds of all pill masters. Inside the bronze ding, silent pill masters sat around an exquisite stone table, their faces devoid of any expression. A figure arrived fashionably late, signaling the start of the meeting. He was Qingyun Zi, the Chief Pill Master of the Alchemy Union. His superior skills easily made him the undeniable strongest pill master. All those sitting there were old veterans from the world of pill refining, each possessing unique techniques, but they all recognized Qingyun Zi''s status. Even the usually haughty Seventh Elder admitted that Qingyun Zi was the pill master second only to him. Qingyun Zi smiled faintly, appearing calm and composed: As per usual, the purpose of this meeting is to share insights on refining pills, feel free to speak your mind. Can we really say anything? A pill master raised his hand and asked. Yes. The complexion of this pill master changed immediately, he slammed the table and yelled angrily: Qingyun Zi, you arrived late and are pretending here. We have been sitting here for half a day, just waiting for you! It seemed that acknowledging Qingyun Zi''s status as a pill master did not mean they could tolerate his tardiness. I''m so sorry, I was researching a pill formula just now, and made a major breakthrough. I was so excited that I lost track of time. What elixir were you so engrossed in researching? Qingyun Zi gave a mysterious smile: An ancient pill formula, the Procreation Elixir. Have you finished refining it?! Everyone was startled. They all had the formula for the Procreation Elixir, but no matter how they refined it, it could only beautify and rejuvenate the consumers. Recently, a lot of elixirs for beautifying and rejuvenating have been circulating in the black market. These were the spoilt elixirs they had refined, which were useless except for making the consumers look better. Well, not yet. However, I have a clue now. According to my research, the owner of the Procreation Elixir formula is called Qinghe. She seems to have a close connection with an Immortal. Perhaps, the Procreation Elixir is also related to this Immortal! Indeed, if there''s a connection with an Immortal, it makes sense. Everyone was initially shocked, then they understood. Presumably, there was an Immortal Fruit among the elixir ingredients, which is why they could not restore it. Hmph, I thought there was some major breakthrough. So it was just this? The Seventh Elder sneered at Qingyun Zi''s so-called research after hearing it. Who could it be? Turns out it''s Wuji Zi from Pill Refining Peak. Do you have any better insights? As soon as Qingyun Zi saw it was the Seventh Elder, he abandoned his indifferent demeanor, and his words were filled with provocation. Qingyun Zi and the Seventh Elder locked gazes, their rivalry palpable. Seeing this, the rest of the people didn''t know what to say. Everyone knew the history between these two. Both of them fell for the same girl when they were young. After a struggle, mainly involving the Seventh Elder pinning Qingyun Zi to the ground and beating him, the girl eventually chose the immensely talented Seventh Elder. The grudge between the two was thus established. Since the Seventh Elder often concocts strange elixirs, no one can quite judge his pill refining skills. However, one thing''s for sure. In terms of combat, among those present, not one was a match for the Seventh Elder. The Seventh Elder casually said, According to my research, the key to the elixir recipe is not the elixir itself, but the method of consumption. Didn''t you notice? The method of consumption has been stated at the beginning of the pill formula ''infused with river water, leads to pregnancy''. Why specifically mention ''river water''? Isn''t using ''water'' fine? With this question in mind, I scoured ancient books, queried young scholars who are knowledgeable about the ancient times, and finally found the answer. The river water mentioned in the pill formula is not ordinary river water, it is the water of the Mother-child River refined by the Immortal from ancient times! By consuming the water of the Mother-child River, one can become pregnant! Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked: What?! Mother-child River? There''s such a miraculous river water?! Although the elixirs refined by the Seventh Elder are strange, he has never joked about such matters! Which Immortal was it? Qingyun Zi quickly asked, not caring about his feud with the Seventh Elder. He had checked all the ancient books, even borrowing a treasured edition from the palace, but he was unable to find the name of that Immortal, as if it was deliberately hidden! The Seventh Elder nodded solemnly, revealing a secret: It was Yingtian Immortal. Qingyun Zi suddenly realized: So it was him? That explains everything. What do you mean? The others didn''t understand why Qingyun Zi said that, they had never heard that Yingtian Immortal had refined Mother-child River! Qingyun Zi cryptically said: I found an ancient book at an archaeological site, called the Culinary Bible. Although I haven''t completely deciphered it, I can confirm that this seemingly ordinary cookbook is actually filled with hidden secrets. The crowd was confused, the title sounded like an ancient cookbook, wasn''t it? At first glance, like you all, I also thought it was an ancient cookbook, but when I made a few dishes from it, I found out that anyone who ate these dishes ended up in a coma at the very least! This is not a cookbook, but a toxicology book! Everyone drew a sharp breath. A toxicology book from ancient times sounded terrifying. And the author of this toxicology book is none other than Yingtian Immortal! Pills and poison belong to the same source. If Yingtian Immortal can write this toxicology book, he must be well-versed in the principles of elixirs! I''ve heard an ancient saying, the strongest master refiner does not seek out medicinal herbs, instead he invents them! The Mother-child River must have been a medicinal ingredient created by Yingtian Immortal! No, maybe the water of the Mother-child River is not a medicinal ingredient at all, but poison! Using the water from the Mother-child River to poison your opponent during a battle. If your opponent becomes pregnant, wouldn''t they be unable to fight? The more Qingyun Zi spoke, the brighter his eyes became. He believed he had unravelled a layer of ancient mystery! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How many women became pregnant as a result of the water from the Mother-child River refined by Yingtian Immortal? Everyone marveled at Yingtian Immortal''s power. No wonder he is an Immortal, capable of creating such miraculous things. After the boy finished pouring water for everyone, he quietly left. With all the master refiners present, they were discussing Immortals, this frightened him and he dared not linger. As soon as he came out, he was surrounded by his companions. How are things, what did they say inside? This was a top-tier meeting of master refiners, representing the frontier knowledge of the elixir refining world, even hearing a bit was enough for them to show off about. The boy was somewhat unsure, as he had been too scared to listen closely. He tried hard to recall the discussion of the master refiners, hesitantly saying: It seems like they were saying that the ancient immortal Yingtian Immortal made countless women pregnant? His companions took a sharp breath. This was an ancient secret. Chapter 297 – 296 Three Young Scholars_1 Chapter 297: Chapter 296 Three Young Scholars_1 Shoutian County, Guhuai Town, an abandoned temple. In the southern part of Ji State, a heavy rain was pouring relentlessly. The green grass fields had long been transformed into a muddy swamp by the rain. Emerald leaves stood upright in the rain, flushed by the water until they appeared lifeless. The sky was a dull grey, seeming to press down oppressively, as though darkness could envelop everything at any moment. A scholar, hurried in his appearance, donned a straw cloak and hat, hugging a bundle of books wrapped in cloth, sprinting through the pouring rain. Upon spotting the abandoned temple not far away, his eyes brightened. He held his books tighter and quickened his pace, running toward it. Huff, huff Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scholar, panting heavily, quickly shut the temple doors and windows. Despite the temple being decrepit, it was fortunate that it sheltered him from the wind and rain. He unwrapped his bundle to check if the books had been soaked through. Perhaps due to his diligent protection, they remained dry. The scholar lit an oil lamp and began reading softly in the dim light. A charming silhouette suddenly appeared behind the scholar. The figure wore an enchanting smile and playfully tapped the scholar''s back. Upon seeing the figure, the scholar''s demeanor changed as though he was entranced, and he began to laugh involuntarily. After the heavy rain, the exhausted scholar left the abandoned temple. Three figures dressed as scholars were trudging along in the muddy ground, their steps awkward and cumbersome. Why is this path so difficult to traverse? One scholar complained. Another figure rolled his eyes, Just bear with it. Don''t be ungrateful. Isn''t this better than when we were in the dense forest? Fair point. The third figure explained, I heard that there was a once-in-decade heavy rain yesterday that drenched Guhuai Town completely. The rivers have overflown their banks, and I heard it''s going to rain again tonight. Geez, this doesn''t seem like a good omen. Lu Yang pointed at the temple and laughed, Well then, it''s fortuitous. There''s a temple up ahead. Although it''s a bit rundown, the Buddha statue should still be there. You can pay your respects there tonight. Let''s review the plan. According to our current intelligence, the enemy is very vigilant and won''t readily show themselves. Besides, the enemy is a ghost with highly skilled concealment abilities and won''t be easily caught. The female ghost''s power level appears to be at the Foundation Establishment Stage, but her exact realm is unknown. If the female ghost shows up, we must ensure that she won''t escape before we apprehend her! Our current identities are scholars seeking glory and fame in the Imperial City. We''re staying here for one night to lure the female ghost out. So far, there''s been no report of any murders by the female ghost. When capturing her, do not use deadly force. I didn''t realize the importance of using a fake name when out and about until I saw my master being thrown into jail. It protects the reputation of the Seek Dao Sect, even in the face of disgrace. Let''s double-check each other''s names one more time. I''m Lu Yiyang. I''m Long Jingzhou. I''m Li Hao. Having discussed and agreed on the plan, the three scholars reigned in their energy to the point where they seemed to be ordinary people and entered the temple. This temple is very clean. Meng Jingzhou was surprised. He had expected it to be covered in dust with spider webs in every corner. The conditions inside the temple were beyond his expectations. It was clean, like someone had cleaned it. The only disappointment was the broken Buddha statue in the center of the hall, missing its upper body, rendering it impossible to pay respects to. Li Haoran found dry firewood behind the Buddha statue, likely left behind by the last person who sought shelter here. He piled the firewood together, found some dry grass, took out a firestone from his bag, and lit the wood pile using the grass as tinder. Warming his hands by the fire, Li Haoran revealed an utterly comfortable expression, Huff finally, I feel alive. Lu Yang pulled several steamed buns out of his bag, threaded them onto a wooden skewer, and started to roast them over the fire. Once the buns turned slightly golden, Lu Yang tore one apart. The aroma mixed with the rising heat hit them in the face. After circling around the inner temple, Meng Jingzhou returned to the main hall, In addition to this main hall, there are two other rooms. Perfect for sleeping later, one for each of us. Alright. The three of them gathered by the fire, eating their roasted buns and pickled vegetables, while lamenting the hardship of their journey ahead. Lu Yang''s heart was filled with worries, to the point where he no longer enjoyed the bun in his hand. I wonder, as we head to the Imperial City, if things will go smoothly. I have heard that the Imperial City is filled with cultivators. It will be incredibly difficult for us ordinary people to make a name for ourselves there. Meng Jingzhou waved his hand, The number of cultivators in the Imperial City isn''t as exaggerated as you think. It''s already impressive if one out of twenty people is a cultivator. It''s incredibly tough to become a cultivator. Something like a Spirit Root alone could eliminate ninety-nine percent of people. Considering that one out of twenty people is a cultivators is already an astronomical proportion, no other major city in the Central Continent could reach this ratio. Although we don''t possess Spirit Roots, we''re knowledgeable and literate. Our understanding of current affairs surpasses that of ordinary people. After we leave Shoutian County and head to the capital to take the examination, it''s still possible for us to pass the imperial examination, earn the Emperor''s favor, and secure a government post. Not all high-ranking officials in the Great Xia dynasty were cultivators; a good number were ordinary people. Pointing at Li Haoran with his bun, Meng Jingzhou said, Take Brother Li for example. At five, he recited the Thousand Character Classic; at seven, he wrote poetry; at eight, he wrote lyrics; at ten, he wrote articles. His literary talents are amazing, his articles exquisite, so much so that they seem heaven-sent. The teacher raves about him, saying he''s the best student he''s ever taught. Li Haoran gave a humble smile, Brother Long, you exaggerate. The teacher is just trying to motivate me. Unlike you, you''ve abandoned the family business to seek your future in the Imperial City. Those kinds of confidence and the foundation on which your confidence is based are things Brother Lu and I cannot match. The three of them complimented each other before taking out their classics. As they read, they were captivated by the beauty of the texts. They wished to one day write an article of this caliber. Meng Jingzhou yawned, ruthlessly shattering Lu Yang''s dream, Alright, enough daydreaming. Let''s sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow. According to their agreement, each of them went to their respective rooms. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou went to the rooms on either side to rest while Li Haoran stayed in the main hall, sleeping in front of the half Buddha statue. In the darkness, three specter-like figures gazed at Lu Yang and the others, their eyes emitting a chilling green light. Three more people have arrived, and they''re teeming with Yang Qi. I really wonder what they taste like whispered one figure, dressed in green, giggling. Indeed, indeed. It''s been a long time since we''ve seen scholars with such strong Yang Qi. Although scholars acquire an abundance of righteous energy from reading saints'' books, the energy trio''s energy is rare, commented a figure in red, licking her lips seductively. The figure in white, who looked younger, quickly cautioned, Sisters, you must be careful. Don''t drain all their Yang Qi at once. We should take a sustainable approach to this. If they have a pleasant experience once, they will come back again. Over time, we can absorb more Yang Qi than by draining it all in one go. We know, we know. Xiao Qi, you might be the youngest, but you''re certainly the most tiresome. We know our limits. If we go too far and attract the attention of the Righteous Path, we''ll be the ones in trouble. We understand this. We''ll split up. We''ll go to the rooms on either side, and Xiao Qi, you''ll stay here to take care of the one named Li. Chapter 298 – 297 Li Haoran is Probably Dead_1 Chapter 298: Chapter 297 Li Haoran is Probably Dead_1 In the side room, Lu Yang, under the light of an oil lamp, was deeply engrossed in reading a book, completely oblivious to the beautiful woman in green that had appeared in the room. Although Lu Yang appeared to be reading, he was actually communicating with the immortal in his spiritual space. Hmm? Lu Yang, you''ve done all sorts of mischief, been kicked out of the Seek Dao Sect, and now you''ve ended up in a place like this? Fairy Eternity giggled, taking pleasure in his misfortune. Fairy, you really don''t need to be so imaginative. Also, why do other people sleep in hours, but you sleep in days? Fairy Eternity huffed with her hands on her hips, How can an immortal be the same as a mortal? Yes, yes, yes. You, the Fairy, are extraordinary. So can you go back to sleep now? I have things to do. What things? Fairy Eternity perked up with interest. Seeing that Fairy Eternity was insistent on hearing the whole story, Lu Yang had no choice but to spill the beans. So you''re planning to lure the female ghost over and then catch her? Yes. That''s easy, leave it to me. Fairy Eternity patted her chest confidently, sounding as if the Invincible Elixir had influenced her. Fairy Eternity, being a spirit herself, was indeed suitable for the current situation. Wait, aren''t you afraid of ghosts, Fairy? Lu Yang remembered how scared Fairy Eternity had been of the ghosts that came out of the tomb that the Grand Elder and he had built. Why would I be afraid of ghosts when I can see myself No, I mean, I''m not afraid of ghosts at all! Fairy Eternity, realizing her own slip of the tongue, quickly corrected herself. Alright, but don''t do anything inappropriate! After admonishing, Lu Yang handed control of his body over to Fairy Eternity. Sir~~ I''m so lonely, will you keep me company~ The svelte figure in green appeared before Lu Yang, gazing at him with longing in her eyes. Her voice was so gentle and sweet that it could melt bones. Little did she know that this was not the same Lu Yang as before. Lu Yang responded with a wicked smile and threw his arms around the beautiful figure in green. The woman was taken aback. Lu Yang didn''t seem like this kind of person just a while ago in the main hall. Lu Yang lifted her chin with his index finger and asked flirtatiously, Lonely beauty, do you need some company from your big sister? Lu Yang was affectionately holding the woman, exploring up and down her body: Not bad, but your figure could use some work compared to mine. What does she mean her figure can use some work? And why is she calling herself big sister? This person doesn''t look like a man in drag, does she? The woman was thoroughly creeped out, convinced she had met a pervert. Come, sweetheart, time flies. Let''s have some fun. Lu Yang grinned mischievously, displaying no signs of good intentions. The woman attempted to escape, but found his grip terrifyingly strong. Even as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she could not break free. Hehe, trying to run? Lu Yang lunged at the woman. Meanwhile, in the spiritual space, the real Lu Yang lunged at Fairy Eternity. Yellow Bean you bastard, what are you trying to do with my body! Just playing around, won''t get serious. Fairy Eternity turned tail and ran. Even then, it''s not acceptable. It ruins my image! Meng Jingzhou feigned sleep, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips, quietly waiting for the ghost lady to arrive. The female ghost appeared at the side of Meng Jingzhou''s bed, dressed in red as if she was a bride. The female ghost blew a breath towards Meng Jingzhou, causing his expression to become dazed. My lord, wake up, the gentle voice of the woman in red echoed in Meng Jingzhou''s ear. Meng Jingzhou woke up in a daze, gazing at the woman in red with some hesitation: Who are you? My lord, don''t you remember me, I am your wife. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up C the Double Single Golden Core was effective! Upon their first meeting, she claimed to be his wife! He had to remain calm and not be hasty, he needed to keep his composure. Then he resumed his bewildered expression. The red-clad female ghost''s rosy lips gradually approached Meng Jingzhou, and Meng Jingzhou''s heart pounded in excitement. Thud Before the red-clad female ghost''s lips could touch Meng Jingzhou, they were blasted away by an invisible energy emanating from him. She fainted, her lips left swollen by the energy, as puffed up as a sausage, entirely devoid of beauty. Single Golden Elixir, the Golden Elixir is like the sun, upright and unyielding, residing in the center of the Dantian, can shoulder everything in all directions. Evil beings such as demons and ghosts cannot come close. The effect of the Double Single Golden Core is naturally stronger. Meng Jingzhou: The female ghost simply couldn''t touch him. In the main hall, Li Haoran lied in front of a half-buddha statue, using all his senses to pay attention to the surrounding movements. He did not dare to use his powers lightly, fearing that the female ghost might detect him. It''s here! The graceful figure in white slowly approached Li Haoran, oblivious that she was already detected by Li Haoran. Whoosh S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The graceful figure in white exhaled a breath of cold air, causing Li Haoran to shiver. Who are you? Li Haoran was taken aback when he saw the white-clad female ghost. The white-clad female ghost said softly, Benefactor, don''t be alarmed. I am just a powerless lone ghost. I merely need to borrow some of your Yang Qi. The white-clad female ghost looked pitiable and harmless to everyone and everything. But Li Haoran didn''t believe her ghost words. ''Powerless''? She was solid and clear-minded, and there was faint Qi radiating from her. Foundation Establishment late stage. Having such a bad luck, even the ghost I encountered is at the same level as me. The little woman will make the benefactor feel comfortable, the white-clad female ghost said in a seductive, whispering voice, causing tingling feelings to arise in the listener. Li Haoran thought it was strange. Theoretically, there should be a lot of disturbance from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou catching ghosts on their side. Why is there still no news? Did something unexpected happen? Li Haoran decided against debunking the lies of the female ghost directly. Instead, he decided to go along with her plan, seeking to extract some intelligence from her. What do ghosts want Yang Qi for? To return to life? Benefactor jokes; how can ghosts return to life? We just collect a bit of Yang Qi for subsistence purposes. While flirting, the white-clad female ghost climbed onto Li Haoran, both human and ghost looking eye-to-eye. All of a sudden, the door of the main hall was forcibly pushed open, and a young girl barged in. Excuse me, is anyone here? I''ve used up all of my supplies, can I stay here for the night? The girl stood tall, clad in plain clothes, yet carried no bag with her. Although the temple was surrounded by muddy grounds, not a single speck of mud was seen on her shoes. Li Haoran and the white-clad female ghost turned to look at theunexpectedarrival simultaneously. The girl was also taken back by the scene before her. This was her first trip outside her house, is the outside world this liberal? Even playing around in this broken temple? Embarrassed at stumbling upon such a scene, the girl knew that under these circumstances, she should retreat. Instinctively, she wanted to turn around and leave, but she realized that the man lying on the ground seemed familiar. The girl walked closer stealthily, confirming that she was not mistaken. She looked down at Li Haoran from above, asked him with a voice softer than the white-clothed ghost woman, though her smile did not reach her eyes: Ex-father, just what are you doing? Li Haoran swallowed hard, feeling that his end was near. The girl was none other than Li Haoran''s daughter in his previous life, Qin Yanyan. Chapter 299 – 298 Ex–Father_1 Chapter 299: Chapter 298 Ex-Father_1 Ex-father, meaning the father from his past life, is a new term unique to Li Haoran. Yanyan went out to travel the world, seeking opportunities to form the golden core and further comprehend life''s mysteries, and striving for breakthroughs in her mental state. She had only passed a few counties, decided to stay in a dilapidated temple for a night, and met with such a thrilling event. After being persuaded by her mother for a month, Yanyan was planning to accept this father with no blood relation when she encountered such an incident. This is not what understanding the world is all about. Wait, Yanyan! Let me explain! Li Haoran was somewhat panicked. In good conscience, he was really here to catch ghosts. He hadn''t got any useful information yet when he was caught red-handed by Yanyan. The Central Continent is so large, how could he be stumbled upon by Yanyan? Was this the causality entanglement between Father and Daughter? The female ghost in white robe also sensed something wrong and tried to escape. Li Haoran used his Capture Technique, from solid to void, and from void back to solid. Between the alternation of void and solid, he pinned the female ghost to the ground. This was a technique that Li Haoran learnt during refining, and now, with a slight adapt, it serves well in catching ghosts. Pitted against each other, the female ghost posed no match for Li Haoran at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. I received a mission from the Sect, and came here with Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng to catch ghosts! Li Haoran quickly explained. If Yanyan took this misunderstanding to Su Yiren, he might as well not take over Qin Yuanhao''s memory and directly move on to the tenth life. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou? Upon hearing what her ex-father said, Yanyan remembered these two geniuses from the Seek Dao Sect. One is the Sect Leader''s disciple, and the other is the heir to the Meng family, both more credible than Li Haoran. Yes, they are both in the next room, and they''ll be able to prove my innocence! As Li Haoran spoke, he used the Soul Lock Chain with refining abilities to bind the ghost in a white robe to a load-bearing wooden pillar, and then went to find Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Yanyan followed Li Haoran to search for the two, albeit with doubt and suspicion. Li Haoran pushed the door open in a rush, speaking fast enough to scare anyone, Brother Lu, you must prove I am innocent. We are here to catch ghosts, aren''t we? Since you haven''t sent any signals, the ghost shouldn''t have come up here Before he could finish his words, he saw Lu Yang with a strange smile on his face, dragging a ghost in a green robe who was resisting but to no avail, showing a look of despair, being at the mercy of Lu Yang. This scene doesn''t look like the work of a gentleman. Senior Brother Lu, you Li Haoran stuttered, not expecting Lu Yang to be this kind of person. Seeing this scene, Yanyan felt Li Haoran was making excuses, which made her furious, You dare say you are here to catch ghosts?! Let''s go and see Senior Brother Meng, I bet he is diligently catching ghosts! Li Haoran was sure there wouldn''t be any issues with Meng Jingzhou. After all, a Single Body Spiritual Root might produce desires, but lacked the physical body to fulfill them. Then Yanyan saw a female ghost in a red robe unconscious, with Meng Jingzhou squatting beside her carefully observing. Date rape?! Yanyan was shocked. It seems each ghost-catching method was more thrilling than the other. By comparison, Li Haoran seemed to be the most conservative player. Li Haoran: Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why every time he comes out with Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng, he never gets into anything good? Last time he got an unmarried wife who was two thousand years older and a daughter with no blood relation to him, and he became the former master of one of the Four Great Devil Sects. When he needed them to prove his innocence this time, the two made such commotions. Nonsense, who said I drugged her? Don''t you know I''m a Single Body Spiritual Root? Meng Jingzhou said in rage, turning around to see who was so blind. Oh, niece, are you here looking for your father? Facing Meng Jingzhou who emanated the aura of the Golden Core realm, Yanyan reminded herself repeatedly that she couldn''t win against him. Meanwhile, Lu Yang finally tamed Fairy Eternity, regained control of his body, and came searching for Li Haoran and Meng Jingzhou with the ghost in green. After the three of them showed the mission assigned by their sect and Meng Jingzhou revealed his Single Body Spiritual Root status, Qin Yanyan finally believed that they were there to exorcise ghosts, not soliciting prostitutes. The ghost in green that Lu Yang carried shook in terror. These three were from the Seek Dao Sect, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Everyone gathered in the main hall, where Li Haoran bound the still-shivering ghost in green, and the unconscious ghost in red, next to the ghost in white. With that, all three female ghosts were now captured. So, you''re saying that the Seek Dao Sect issued a ghost-capturing mission, and you came to Guhuai Town to complete that sect mission? Qin Yanyan was mostly convinced by the trio''s explanation. Qin Yanyan still didn''t know that her father from her previous life was a reincarnation of the Nine Nether sect. Li Haoran obtained the memory fragments of Qin Haoran after Su Yiren and Qin Yanyan had left. This event would be difficult to explain to Qin Yanyan. Li Haoran certainly couldn''t tell her that her dad was a demon sect leader in his past life, no good at all. This would completely shatter their father-daughter relationship. What about you? Why did you come to Guhuai Town? My mother told me that I went to your house last time and started a quarrel, acting too impetuously. She said I needed to improve my state of mind. Given that it was about time for me to form my golden core, she suggested I go out, travel, and polish my mind. So, I did. Today, during the day, I was in Shoutian County. I spent all my savings strolling around the trading company. There were no free inns in Shoutian County. So, I had to move northward. When I saw the ancient temple here, I thought about staying there overnight. So, I came. Li Haoran was extremely concerned about Qin Yanyan''s travel experience. In a few more days, Qin Yanyan might have to start performing on the streets to earn a living. Fo-four heroes, we are ghosts, but we have never harmed human beings! The ghost in green pleaded innocence. They were very careful in absorbing Yang Qi, not causing any trouble, because they feared attracting righteous cultivators. But in a bad twist of fate, the one they feared the most came. And this time it was the Seek Dao Sect, the strongest among the righteous ones. It is said that the righteous cultivators loathed demons and ghosts and would kill them on sight. Did they have a chance to survive in their hands? Never harmed humans? Meng Jingzhou scoffed. The mission clearly stated that you absorb humans'' Yang Qi, causing them to be listless and in a daze all day. Are you telling me all that''s a lie? The ghost in white was on the verge of tears. It is really not true. We are very careful while absorbing Yang Qi, only absorbing a small part of it so as not to influence people. Furthermore, our absorption of Yang Qi has been registered with the mayor. We also know that absorbing too much will affect humans. Who would come next time if we do so? We understand the principle of not draining the pond to catch all the fish. Wait a minute, the mayor knows about this? Not just the mayor, all travelers in town can be witnesses! The ghost in white swore confidently. Lu Yang and the other three were baffled by the words of the ghost in white. It''s true. We didn''t cheat you. Just now, the three of us sisters went to every inn to knock on doors, asking if they needed service. We had just completed a round of service and got back when we saw three heroes lying in the temple. The three of you had very abundant Yang Qi, so we thought of absorbing some of your Yang Qi as the conclusion of the evening. Lu Yang: ??? You''re offering door-to-door service?! The ghost in white embarrassedly said, Comprehensive service retains returning customers. Qin Yanyan was even more shocked than Lu Yang, is this what it''s like in the mortal world? Chapter 300 – 299: Hardworking Female Ghosts_1 Chapter 300: Chapter 299: Hardworking Female Ghosts_1 Let''s say the chief knows about this, would you dare to come with us to see the chief? Li Haoran didn''t believe their ghostly banter, hoping to see a shadow of fear on their faces. Unfortunately, there was none. Four humans and three ghosts waited in the dilapidated temple all night. As dawn was yet to break and the moon was still emitting a soft glow, transitioning into the sun, they set off to meet the chief. Guhuai Town was renowned for its locust trees; you could see them everywhere. The oldest, thickest locust tree was so large that not even three Lu Yangs could wrap their arms around it. The white-dressed female ghost, who called herself Xiao Qi, claimed that the tree was a thousand years old, even older than Guhuai Town itself. Locust trees are believed to have a Yin nature; thus, the whole town had a chilling and somewhat murky atmosphere, making it a perfect summer retreat. Out of all the towns Lu Yang had visited, Guhuai Town was the largest. Moreover, there was a prosperous aura to Guhuai Town, promising even more growth in the future. Upon explaining their identities at the mansion, the town''s chief hurried out to greet them. The chief appeared rather wealthy and had a constant jovial appearance. I never expected a Daoist priest from the Seek Dao Sect to visit us. I apologize for my lack of foresight, the chief apologized immediately, adopting a very humble attitude. Lu Yang noticed that the chief had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment in his cultivation. The chief noticed the three female ghosts trailing behind them. His expression faltered for a moment before quickly regaining his composure. He cordially introduced himself: My surname is Fan, first name is Guiren. You can simply call me Fan. Please come in. You are too kind, Chief Fan. Lu Yang took a sip from the tea poured by the chief, nodding slightly. He couldn''t discern what kind of tea it was. The reason we''re here, Chief Fan, you might already know. We''re here to understand the origins and movements of these three female ghosts. I see. Chief Fan appeared disheartened. Honestly, he didn''t want to talk about it, but since a member of Seek Dao Sect asked him, he had no other choice. Are you aware of these three ghosts sucking the Yang Qi out of people? Lu Yang cut to the chase. Yes. At first, some travelers who came by reported that there were ghosts in the broken temple outside the town sucking people''s Yang Qi. Hearing this, I was taken aback. I immediately went there to investigate. When I arrived at the temple, I realized that the three ghosts, Xiao Qi and the others, were not malevolent entities draining humans'' Yang Qi but rather benevolent spirits. At the time, Guhuai Town was not as bustling as it is today. I wanted to develop a tourism industry to increase the town''s income, but a bunch of locust trees alone wasn''t enough to attract visitors. I then thought of the female ghosts. To avoid mishaps, I verified the laws pertaining to them and found that the laws only prohibit female ghosts from sucking Yang Qi if it harms people or disturbs their normal lives. The laws do not completely forbid female ghosts from sucking Yang Qi. Being sucked by ghosts doesn''t count as prostitution, meaning the travelers don''t have to pay. Also, the tax regulations do not mention that ghosts sucking Yang Qi need to pay taxes. Considering all these, I decided to use the female ghosts as a selling point to promote Guhuai Town. Surprisingly, the effect was quite good. Many travelers came looking for romantic encounters. I could visibly see the town''s revenue increasing, resulting in better local finances and rewards from the county. This also led me to advance smoothly to the late stages of Foundation Establishment. The county had plans to promote me, but being a town chief here is more preferablethere''s food and drink, Spirit Stones, and it''s even better than working in the county. So, I declined. Even if I were to accept a promotion to the county, I''d wait until I''ve reached the Golden Core Stage. Chief Fan had a very clear plan for his own political path. The three ghosts all nodded in agreement, declaring themselves innocent and presenting themselves as good ghosts. Wait a moment. If this is a good thing, then who was the one that asked for our Sect''s help, saying that there were female ghosts here? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled. Their mission was not discovered by their Sect but was reported by someone else to the Seek Dao Sect. Competitors? This industry has competitors? Chief Fan was also surprised. He thought that the three people were passing by when they came across the ghosts and decided to get rid of them. So, they were reported instead? Does Chief Fan have any clue? Nothing so May I know what the mission statement says? It says that in Guhuai Town, female ghosts suck men''s Yang Qi, causing scholars to lose vitality and become listless. Chief Fan looked somewhat strange. Chief Fan, do you know what happened? Chief Fan nodded, Scholar Zhou has a son, everyone calls him Xiao Zhou. Xiao Zhou''s academic level is mediocre. He''s failed the scholar examinations several times. But Xiao Zhou''s mother always thought it was due to Xiao Zhou constantly visiting the female ghosts, which distracted him and caused him to lose focus and be nonchalant about his studies. Xiao Zhou''s mother came to me, hoping that I would punish the ghosts. But everyone can see Xiao Zhou''s academic performance clearly. He''s playful by nature and doesn''t take studying seriously. It has nothing to do with the female ghosts. I ignored her tantrums. After Xiao Zhou''s mother left, a few more people came and blamed their children''s failure to get official appointments on the female ghosts, which I also rejected. I didn''t expect them to persist and even report this matter to the Seek Dao Sect. Chief Fan sighed, The three ghosts, Xiao Qi included, have tried their utmost to fix this. The white-dressed female ghost, Xiao Qi, said, Fearing that this incident would escalate and alert the Righteous Path to our existence, we called the students with poor performance in the town to the temple. We gave them lectures. When we were alive, we were all from scholarly families. Teaching them is easy for us. There were rewards for good progress, but the students who didn''t study well did not receive rewards. Under this incentive mechanism, their grades hastened. Lu Yang looked up and down at the three female ghosts, not mentioning the red-dressed ghost whose lips were swollen like sausages. The white-dressed ghost and the green-dressed ghost were beautiful and scantily clad, each beautiful in their own way. Under such circumstances, their male students were still able to study? Oh, right. If they couldn''t study well, they wouldn''t receive rewards. The students were also willing to learn this way. As an example, yesterday, even though we were in the midst of an unprecedented heavy rain where the day was as dark as night, Xiao Zhou and the others still insisted on coming in the rain to attend our class. They studied till the heavy rain passed, leaving the temple exhausted. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We never expected that despite our efforts, we would still be reported by their parents. Xiao Qi felt the hardships of lifelife is not easy for the living nor the dead. Lu Yang summarized, So, you open a private school during the day to give lectures to students, and at night, you wander around the town, absorbing Yang Qi in guesthouses? Yes, that''s right. After hearing this, the three people, including Lu Yang, felt ashamed. Even ghosts were more diligent than they were. Qin Yanyan was fascinated to hear this. So, are all ghosts like this? Xiao Qi continued, Not only that, but we also have to hand over seventy percent of the Yang Qi we absorb. We only keep thirty percent for ourselves. Hmm? Who do you hand it over to? Lu Yang was confused. After all, the court did not require Yang Qi. Our superior, whom we all call Lord Mi. Lord Mi once mentioned that Guhuai Town has some treasure left by the former Master, and he asked us to look out for it. Chapter 301 – 300 Your Father is the Master of the Demonic Sect_1 Chapter 301: Chapter 300 Your Father is the Master of the Demonic Sect_1 Upon hearing Xiao Qi''s words, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help but turn their heads to look at Li Haoran, their eyes odd. It seemed that there was a former Sect Master right here. Hey, hey, hey, why are you all staring at me! Li Haoran exclaimed angrily. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou retreated their gazes. Indeed, it was not only the Nine Nether Sect that had former Sect Masters, the Yaoyang Sect and the Ruthless Sect could have one, too. Besides, Qin Haoran had been so impoverished, reduced to a state where he was hunted down by his creditor; he didn''t seem like a man who could possess treasures. Who is Lord Mi? Who is the ''previous Sect Master'' that Lord Mi mentioned? What is the ''leftover treasure''? Qin Yanyan asked a string of questions. In the whole Central Continent, the only factions with the position of Sect Master were the Four Great Devil Sects, uh no, the Three Great Demon Sects. Perhaps this Lord Mi was a member of the Three Great Demon Sects. Xiao Qi was startled by Qin Yanyan''s demeanor, she shook her head saying I don''t know, Lord Mi has unidirectional contact with us. He placed a spiritual restriction in our souls, obliging us to heed his commands. He rarely informs us of anything. Every time Lord Mi came to collect Yang Qi, he would ask us if there occurred any strange things in Guhuai Town, or if we discovered any unusual items. Xiao Qi and her companions were unaware of Lord Mi''s true identity. Chief Fan was also startled. He knew that Xiao Qi and her two companions belonged to Lord Mi''s command, but Lord Mi was a member of the Three Great Demon Sects. If he had known about this, he would never have dared to use Xiao Qi and her companions for publicity purposes. No matter how much he longed for achievement, he wouldn''t dare to associate himself with the Three Great Demon Sects. It was known that after the Eternity Sect was eradicated, many officials who had worked with the Eternity Sect for their career fell from grace, causing tremors within the political center. Speaking of which, the Eternity Sect was discovered by the Seek Dao Sect. The Seek Dao Sect was indeed worthy of being one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. No one knew which big shot within the Seek Dao Sect had discovered the headquarter of the Eternity Sect. Fairy, do the three of them have a spiritual restriction in their souls? As for the knowledge about the soul, Lu Yang was utterly ignorant. He asked Fairy Eternity, who seemed to know everything about it. Yes, but the method of placing the restriction was rather crude, just beginner''s level. Do you want me to erase it? Lu Yang pondered for a moment, then asked, Can Lord Mi detect it? Are you kidding, do you even know who I am? Even if Lord Mi was here, he would not notice that the restriction he left had been erased! Then I will have to trouble you, Fairy. Lu Yang informed the three ghost women that Lord Mi was someone from the demonic sect, which instantly frightened them into trembling like sieve, insisting repeatedly that they were good ghosts and had no connections with the demonic sect. Lu Yang smiled, Of course I know that the three of you have no connection with the demonic sect. I just worry that under Lord Mi''s control, you might do something against your own will. So, I want to erase your restrictions, and hereafter the Seek Dao Sect will supervise your actions to ensure you don''t partake in any evil deeds, is that alright? The three ghosts didn''t dare to disagree and nodded vigorously. Fairy Eternity secretly intervened to erase the restrictions left by Lord Mi and counterfeit an identical restriction. Anybody below the Unification stage would not be able to spot any crack in it. The three ghosts felt a sense of relief in their souls, the longstanding restriction on their souls was gone. Xiao Qi timidly raised her hand and hesitated before asking, Um, can we go back now? It''s almost time for our lesson. They taught the students every day, punctually and dedicatedly. Just right, we''ve gathered enough information. Everyone prepared to leave. Before leaving, Lu Yang reminded, Chief, matters related to the demonic sect are significant. Mayor Fan, please refrain from sharing the news of our visit. Now that they knew about the traces of the demonic sect here, they had to take certain steps before heading back. Naturally. Chief Fan nodded. When it comes to the demonic sect, it''s better left to the experts like the Seek Dao Sect to deal with it. He, being an insignificant person, decided not to get involved. After saying goodbye to Chief Fan, the group of four humans and three ghosts returned to the ruined temple. The three ghosts went to the front hall for the lesson while the four humans discussed their next steps in a side room. In front of the Mayor, there were certain things that Li Haoran was uncomfortable saying. Now that they were alone, it was no harm in speaking, Actually, I remember coming to Guhuai Town in my past life to hide something. I shielded it from causality, spiritual sense and all other methods of investigation; I didn''t want anyone to find it, it''s definitely a treasure. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There really is a treasure in this place? Is Lord Mi of the Nine Nether Sect for real? Where did you hide the treasure? What is the treasure? You were so poor in your past life, how could you have left a treasure? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou voiced different exclamations. Li Haoran rolled his eyes in annoyance and said, It''s just a fragment of memory, how could I remember it that clearly? But it''s true that there is something in Guhuai Town. Wait, what are you three talking about? Qin Yanyan was confused. What treasure? What Nine Nether Sect? What did this have to do with her ex-father? The three exchanged glances. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could see Li Haoran''s helplessness. Qin Yanyan and Su Yiren will learn about this thing sooner or later. Instead of being vague, why not tell them now? Lu Yang persuaded. As Qin Yanyan''s uncle, he believed his niece had the right to know the truth. Meng Jingzhou was of the same opinion. Li Haoran hesitated for a moment, then decided to reveal the true identity of Qin Haoran to his former daughter. Actually, your father Qin Haoran was the former Sect Master of the Nine Nether Sect Li Haoran disclosed everything about the matter. As Qin Yanyan listened, her expression grew increasingly strange. She never thought that her never-seen father would be the Sect Master of a demonic sect and an expert in deceiving, with colossal debt. After silently listening to the information about her father, Qin Yanyan sighed deeply, then revealed a bitter smile of helplessness. The identity of her father was the Sect Master of a demonic sect, what other reaction could she possibly have? She could only accept it. In fact, she didn''t have any feelings for Qin Haoran. She had lived with Su Yiren since she was a child. Qin Haoran was more like a symbol named father to her. Oh, by the way, since your dad was the Sect Master of the demonic sect, your future political career, military service, and participation in the Sect''s entrance exam will be restricted due to political verification. Lu Yang kindly reminded her. He had recently been brushing up on the laws of Great Xia and had achieved something. Qin Yanyan: Thank you for reminding me. Meng Jingzhou also chimed in, Your parents were married for five hundred years. According to your father''s habits, he must have accrued some debt during these five hundred years. But don''t worry, your mother didn''t know when your father borrowed money, and all the money was used in the construction of the Nine Nether Sect. According to the law, such debt does not belong to marital debt, your mother doesn''t have to repay. Meng Jingzhou was quite adept at economic laws. Qin Yanyan: I also thank you for the reminder. Qin Yanyan could feel the solicitude from her two uncles. Then my father urgently broke through Transcendance Tribulation Stage and talked about fighting for a future for my mother and me Li Haoran solemnly nodded, In order to increase his borrowing limit. And to enhance his ability to withstand late repayments. Chapter 302 – 301: Reincarnation Body_1 Chapter 302: Chapter 301: Reincarnation Body_1 Qin Yanyan finally understood why her father had always been reluctant to reveal his identity. Though Qin Haoran was the master of one of the Four Great Devil Sects, a virtual emperor in the dark world with countless ruthless demon cultivators under his control who killed without batting an eye. This identity was not something that could be boasted about. Otherwise, when facing an opponent, if that opponent bragged about their identity, claiming they belonged to a top-tier sect and suggesting her to concede immediately. Qin Yanyan would respond with a wicked smile, stating her father was the master of the demonic sect, and it would be better for them to surrender to avoid being beaten to death by her. Then before anything else could happen, her opponent would report to the authorities and the Nine Nether Sect would be crushed. The master of the Nine Nether Sect was the most wanted criminal in the Great Xia Dynasty. This was essentially trapping oneself. Backing off a little, if her identity was exposed, and everyone came to know that Qin Yanyan''s father was the master of the demonic sect, it would affect Qin Yanyan''s political examinations and prospects. The most important thing was that he had a huge amount of loans and lived a very unstable life with the constant risk of being sought after by creditors. Perhaps, if Su Yiren knew all of this, she might decide that Qin Haoran was unreliable and file for divorce. Are you certain that you have no recollection of where the treasure''s hidden? Meng Jingzhou asked persistently, as it was a treasure inherited from Master Chu, with potentially inestimable value. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Haoran furrowed his eyebrows, trying hard to recall the memories of that time. The fragments of Qin Haoran''s memories were not only sparse and intermittent, but also fuzzy in some places, which gave him the feeling of seeing flowers through the fog. Let me think It should be something that happened four hundred years ago It''s related to the locust tree Lu Yang pondered for a moment, and sent messages to the three female ghosts. In the main hall, the sound of chanting filled the room, giving the dilapidated temple a refreshed atmosphere. The three half-dressed female ghosts strolling around the main hall stirred excitement among the scholars. Whoever performs best in this lesson, I will provide additional private tutoring, the green-clothed female ghost whispered captivatingly. Upon hearing this, the scholar''s eyes lit up and they started studying with an unprecedented vigor, chanting, Isn''t it a pleasure to learn and practice from time to time Upon receiving Lu Yang''s message, the three female ghosts clapped their hands and announced, The master has to leave for a while, the next lesson will be self-study. They then left the baffled scholars behind and went to the side rooms. How many locust trees in the Guhuai Town are over 400 years old? The three female ghosts were taken aback by the question, but Xiao Qi, the cleverest among them, replied, There are currently 80 locust trees over 400 years old, but not all the trees that were around 400 years ago have survived till now. Some were chopped down for furniture, some were used as firewood, and there was also a big fire in Guhuai Town, many locust trees were burned to death. Meng Jingzhou found the situation somewhat difficult. He initially thought that there wouldn''t be many locust trees over 400 years old and planned to check each one. He hadn''t expected that he was oversimplifying things and most of the trees didn''t survive to this day. Lu Yang nodded and asked, When will you hand over the Yang Qi to Lord Mi? Tomorrow morning. What is Lord Mi''s realm? It should be at the early stage of Nascent Soul. This was in line with Lu Yang''s guess. The person in charge of a county in the demon sect, most of them were at the early stage of Nascent Soul, and those like the Rudder Master Chu in Yanjiang County who were still at the late stage of Golden Core, were in the minority. Trickling the yang qi downward. After all, the cultivators in Yanjiang County generally had a lower cultivation level, and there was no need to send too high-level persons to be in charge. Tomorrow, you three will follow my arrangements Shoutian County, a basement costing twenty spirit stones per month. Lord Mi, the person in charge of Nine Nether Sect in Shoutian County, was carefully serving tea to a handsome young man. The young man was only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Lord Mi, you''re too kind. I''m just a lowly disciple of the Sect, I can''t be troubling you. I can''t accept the designation ''Lord Mi''. Young Master Qin, just call me Old Mi. While Lord Mi spoke with a smile, he was cursing inwardly. Who would regard you as a lowly disciple? The young man took a sip of tea leisurely, showing no respect for Lord Mi, as if he were his subordinate: The purpose of my visit should be clear to you, Lord Mi. Is it for the treasure Master Qin hid in Guhuai Town? The young man put down his teacup and casually said with a look of determined ambition, To be precise, it''s for my treasure. Seeing Lord Mi hesitate, the young man crossed his hands on his chest, leaned back slightly against the chair, What, Lord Mi, do you still not believe that I am the reincarnation of Qin Haoran? Young Master Qin is joking, everyone in the Sect knows that you are the reincarnation of Master Qin. Though Lord Mi said this, he had some doubts in his heart. At some unknown time, a rumor began circulating within the Sect. It said that the previous Master, Qin Haoran, had glimpsed some true meanings of reincarnation. Even though his life tablet had shattered and he had fallen, he had actually entered the cycle of reincarnation to prepare for the power struggle in the future Great Era. Recently, three young men surnamed Qin had sprung up, all of them claiming they were the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, intending to inherit Qin Haoran''s legacy. Behind these three young men stood high-level members of the Nine Nether Sect. No one dared to publicly deny that they were the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, nor did anyone dare to say which of them was Qin Haoran''s reincarnation. This was a power struggle among the high-level members of the Nine Nether Sect. Lord Mi suspected that the senior officials were divided into three factions, each wanting to claim Qin Haoran''s legacy, and each had put forth a candidate claiming to be the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. The young man in front of him was one of the three suspected reincarnations which was why Lord Mi was being so respectful towards him and didn''t dare to slack off at all. What if he really turned out to be the reincarnation of Master Qin? Being respectful was always beneficial. And this kind of person, wouldn''t he have a Dao protector when he went out? They surely would be lurking in the dark, ensuring the safety of this young man. Lord Mi guessed that the young man''s position was unstable and he wanted to find the treasure that Master Qin had left in Guhuai Town to enhance his claim being Master Qin''s reincarnation. The stories regarding the treasure in Guhuai Town were numerous. This was not something that Qin Haoran had willingly shared to everyone. Rather, after his demise, one of his close followers brought it up. This follower said that Master Qin had put some papers into a wooden box, and he had glimpsed that the papers mentioned a large amount of spirit stones. It seemed to be a promissory note that could be exchanged for spirit stones at the commerce guild. The follower had also deduced from Qin Haoran''s various obscure actions and traces that he had hidden the wooden box in Guhuai Town. At first, the follower didn''t pay attention to the box, but after Qin Haoran''s demise, he grew interested in the wooden box and wanted to claim it for himself. But the wooden box was sealed by Qin Haoran using a special technique that isolated it from all external probing methods. The follower had come to Guhuai Town several times but failed to find the box. When the high-level officials found out about this matter, they also failed to find the box. They didn''t dare to ransack Guhuai Town, as that would alert the imperial court. The matter was shelved for the time being, leaving Lord Mi to keep an eye out. Lord Mi had been keeping an eye on this for several years but had gained nothing. He just ever so often inquired about it to the female ghosts, as a way to show the high-level officials that he was still trying to find it. Chapter 303 – 302: The Genius Who Has Been Sleeping Since Ancient Times _1 Chapter 303: Chapter 302: The Genius Who Has Been Sleeping Since Ancient Times _1 How does Young Master Qin plan to find his treasure? Young Master Qin chuckled: Does Lord Mi think I just randomly selected a location for my treasure in Guhuai Town? That''s not it, not at all. What do you think Guhuai Town is most famous for, Lord Mi? Lord Mi hesitated a bit: Female ghosts? Mentioning Guhuai Town reminded him of the three female ghosts with the best performance. Lord Mi was planning to have the three female ghosts write a report on their methods, which he would then present to the higher ups as a successful experience, promoting a sustainable strategy for absorbing Yang Qi, so as to increase the survival rate of female ghosts and improve the rate of Yang Qi absorption. What Xiao Qi and the two others didn''t know was that Lord Mi had hundreds of ghosts under him who faithfully collected Yang Qi. Only the performance of these three was the highest and caught the favor of Lord Mi. Young Master Qin: Young Master Qin suppressed his anger, showing a smile on his face: It''s the locust trees. Locust trees are rare items that facilitate communication between the World of the Living and the Netherworld. Our sect believes in the existence of Nine Nether of the Netherworld, and the locust tree subtly embodies the doctrine of our sect. In my previous life, I had a deep affinity with this, treasuring locust trees. Guhuai Town, abundant with locust trees, naturally caught my attention in my previous life. Therefore, I buried my treasure under a locust tree in my past life and applied various seals to it. Influenced by the Yin Energy of Guhuai Town, it cannot be found through Spiritual Sense, Causality, Heavenly Eye, etc., and can only be found with the eyes of the Living. Young Master Qin calmly said, as if reminiscing his past life experiences. In reality, he didn''t know where Master Qin had hidden his treasure. He had a high-ranking official of the Nine Nether Sect behind him, who was proficient in the Tao of Causality. By paying a certain price, he calculated a clue to Master Qin''s treasure. [Locust tree] This was the result that the high-ranking official of the Nine Nether Sect calculated. Now that he had the clue, he only needed to search in Guhuai Town methodically for some time, and he would eventually find it. And Lord Mi was there as a witness all the time, which was the best corroboration. Thus, his identity as the reincarnation of Master Qin could be established. Unfortunately, the matter of Reincarnation is too complicated, involving too much. Even though I have successfully reincarnated, I still can''t peek into all the mysteries of Reincarnation. Now, I just unlocked a piece of my past life memory and can''t remember the exact location of the treasure. Young Master Qin shook his head, his voice revealing a sense of vicissitudes and regret. In that case, I will go to Guhuai Town to collect the accumulated Yang Qi tomorrow. Does Young Master Qin want to come with me? Fine. Early the next morning, Lord Mi brought Young Master Qin to an old temple in Guhuai Town. Young Master Qin instinctively frowned, looking a little disgusted with the old temple: Here? Lord Mi laughed: Young Master Qin mustn''t underestimate this place. It provides a large number of Yang Qi every month. The Yang Qi collected from just one place in Guhuai Town is equivalent to that gathered from seven or eight small towns, sometimes even more. This indeed is interesting, I''d like to hear more. There are three female ghosts in this place. They have forgotten their pasts and real names, and named themselves Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi. Among them, Xiao Qi is the youngest, the most intelligent, and has the highest cultivation talent among the three sisters. Her cultivation level is at the late stage of foundation establishment. Her two older sisters are at the mid-stage. Young Master Qin was somewhat surprised. Logically, a small place like Guhuai Town could not support a late-stage Foundation Establishment ghost. He could only say that this female ghost named Xiao Qi indeed had some skills. Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, Xiao Qi, come out! Lord Mi commanded the three female ghosts to come out. The three female ghosts floated out from the temple, timidly saying Lord Mi in a voice that made people''s hearts itch. They each held a white jade vial in their hands, containing the Yang Qi they had gathered over the past month. Young Master Qin''s spirits perked up. He had seen many female cultivators and female ghosts of decent looks, but never ones like these three female ghosts, especially Xiao Qi. When Xiao Qi and others saw Young Master Qin, they were surprised. Lord Mi usually appeared alone, why would he bring someone along today? The plan did not include Young Master Qin. Lord Mi, may I borrow these three female ghosts? They have been wandering around Guhuai Town for a long time and will be a great help to me in finding the treasure. Young Master Qin had a personal interest. Rest assured, Lord Mi, I know they are your cash cows. I am just borrowing them and once the treasure is found, I''ll return them to you. How about that? Lord Mi hesitated a bit. To say he was willing, he definitely was not. But the person in front of him was suspected to be the reincarnation of Master Qin. If he offended him, he would definitely make trouble for him in the future. He gritted his teeth. It wouldn''t be worth it to offend the reincarnation of Master Qin over three female ghosts: Alright then, I''ll lend them to Young Master Qin. While Lord Mi was preparing to transfer the soul restrictions to Young Master Qin, his face suddenly changed. Pulling the stunned Young Master Qin, he retreated hastily. Three Sword Qi descended from the sky, stabbing into the place where Lord Mi had just been standing. The Sword Qi was sharp, cutting into the earth as easily as slicing tofu. The Sword Qi burrowed into the ground, down who-knew-how-many meters, and eventually disappeared without a trace. Lord Mi was dumbfounded. These three Sword Qi had aimed at his vital points. If not for his special cultivation method, which allowed him to evade danger to a certain extent, these three Sword Qi would surely have forced him to use his life-saving magic artifact. That was the life-saving magic artifact he exchanged with all his wealth. Clap, clap, clap A casual applause echoed from behind the three female ghosts, like a nonchalant young master. Lord Mi, you''re really something. I thought these three swords, even if they didn''t kill you, would at least cause some trouble. I didn''t expect Lord Mi to evade them in advance with such agility. As the dust settled, four youthful figures appeared; three men and one woman. They were exuberant and magnificent, like dragons and phoenixes among people. Compared to them, even the suspect reincarnation of the sect master, Young Master Qin, seemed lesser in aura. Who are you! Lord Mi was on his guard. The other party knew his identity, which surely meant they had come prepared and weren''t afraid of his Nascent Soul Stage. The most important thing was that there were four of them, two in the late stage of Foundation Establishment and two in the early stage of Golden Core. The sword Qi must have been released by one of the early-stage Golden Core practitioners. How can an early-stage Golden Core practitioner''s Sword Qi threaten him? What kind of talent is this? Super first-class sects couldn''t train one, only the Five Great Immortal Sects could train such a peerless talent. Or is it a candidate for the Transcendence Tribulation Stage meticulously nurtured by the Great Xia Dynasty? Regardless of which possibility it was, the situation was very bad. Lord Mi was prepared. If anything went wrong, he would escape immediately. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The one who clapped earlier was the leader of the four. He seemed to ignore Lord Mi''s vigilance and hostility and chatted with him cheerfully, Lord Mi of the Nine Nether Sect, right? The man picked at his fingernails, without lifting his head, My name is Lu Yiyang. Lu Yang suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp, like wielding two sharp swords, startling Lord Mi so much that he dared not look into his eyes. Lord Mi instinctively blinked, but he could no longer see anything. It was as if he had just experienced an illusion. Lord Mi doesn''t know much, and probably hasn''t heard of us. We were all geniuses of the ancient times, aimed at becoming immortals. Unfortunately, Yingtian Immortal and others were jealous of our talents and set up obstacles, blocking our path to immortality. Having no other option, we chose to sleep and awaken just before the coming of the Great Era, to fight for the Dao Fruit of the immortals, and restore the glory of our Heavenly Court. Chapter 304 – 303 Heavens Court_1 Chapter 304: Chapter 303 Heaven''s Court_1 (Thanks to Book Friend 20220115152208435 for the rewarded Lord''s title) Geniuses of the ancient time! The Yingtian Immortal is jealous of their talent! Lord Mi was greatly shaken by these two major pieces of news. With the arrival of the Great Era, many ancient Great Powers have revived, some from the era of Great Yu, some from the period of Great Qian. These Great Powers, with their origins in the unification late stage, have solid foundations to the point of scaring people. They are qualified to step onto the stage of the Great Era to fight for the opportunity to become an Immortal. But never before has it been heard of cultivators from the ancient times awakening. Yet, the opposing party''s realm and battle power could not be faked. A Golden Core Stage Cultivator who could fight against the Nascent Soul Stage, such a genius is rare to come by. They are worthy of leaving their names in history. From the tone of the opposite party, they don''t seem to care about the Five Great Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty. Moreover, this attitude does not seem to be feigned. Is it true or false? This issue is deeply terrifying upon closer consideration. If it is true, it can scare people to death and is absolutely not something a Nascent Soul stage Cultivator like himself can meddle with. Wait a minute, Lord Mi realised something wasn''t right. The Sword Qi just now might not have been released by them. It could very well have been the result of using a Sword Qi talisman left behind by their seniors. Playing mysterious! Lord Mi felt like he had seen through their secrets. A mass of black energy surged in his chest and a ghost wielding a huge cleaver appeared, merging with Lord Mi. The aura of Lord Mi changed instantaneously. Holding the Bone-Cutting Blade, he looked like a ghost general, ready to wipe out these four youngsters in one swoop, to let them know that he was not easily fooled. This extremely uncommon cultivation method was known as the Five Visceral Temples Expel Ghost Art. Using the Five Visceral Temples to raise five ghosts, during battle the ghosts could either possess the body or be commanded by Lord Mi, facilitating both close-range and long-range attacks. The person standing behind Lu Yang fixed his gaze, made a bold move, and unleashed all his strength. Shining brightly like the sun, he subdued all the demons and ghosts, suppressing all evil and uncanny entities. Bang Two forces collided, resulting in a loud noise that made the ground shake. Long Jingzhou, I leave it to you. Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily, looking down at Lord Mi: A bunch of heretics who don''t even know the origins of Jiuyou, are you qualified to lay your hands on me? Meng Jingzhou blazed with raging fire, causing the surrounding air to boil, as if a sun had risen from the ground. The ghost possessing Lord Mi screamed as its body melted away. This was the Pure Yang True Fire that every Single Body Spiritual Root cultivator was entitled to. Fortunately, he met Meng Jingzhou, a cultivator who dared to form two single Golden Elixirs. Meng Jingzhou''s Pure Yang True Fire was the strongest among all the Single Body Spiritual Roots throughout history. Lord Mi was shrouded in ghostly energy. Though it appeared terrifying, it was merely an overflow of ghostly energy, indicating that he was at a disadvantage. Meng Jingzhou''s pair of iron fists smashed onto the blade, leaving countless fist prints on it. Enough. Lu Yang said indifferently. Meng Jingzhou tactfully withdrew, sparing Lord Mi''s life. Lord Mi was still in shock, hastily urging the ghost-wielding cleaver back to his heart to heal its injuries. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a short while, the ghost-wielding cleaver could not rejoin the battle. By now, Lord Mi had confirmed that they truly were peerless geniuses. In the early stages of the Golden Core, he, in the early stages of the Nascent Soul, was put in a disadvantage. Although he had not used all his means, had the other party used all his strength? Looking at their leisurely appearance, they seemed completely unaffected as if they had not fought at all. Whether the other party could make Yingtian Immortal envious of him, he did not know. But one thing he did know for sure was that there were possibly less than ten individuals with this kind of talent in the current generation overflowing with geniuses! Lord Mi, we are not enemies. Indeed, the Five Great Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty must eventually fall. However, we from the Heaven''s Court have not completely awakened and are not yet fully prepared to oppose them! Moreover, we bear a deep grudge against the Seek Dao Sect! The Seek Dao Sect single-handedly annihilated the Eternity Sect, eliminating the chance for Fairy Eternity to resurrect. Fairy Eternity was the protector of our ancient Heavenly Court, significant to us! Lu Yang''s eyes flashed with hatred and murderous intent for the Seek Dao Sect. Heavenly Court? Lord Mi had an expression of confusion. It seemed like the other party had been talking about the Heavenly Court since a while ago. What is the Heavenly Court? He had never heard of it before. Lu Yang patiently explained, Heavenly Court was the ruler during the ancient era. The stars in the sky and the laws of nature, all were under the management of my Heavenly Court. In the era before Yingtian Immortal and his like rose to power, all beings in the universe held Heavenly Court in the highest regard. Unfortunately, with the rise of Yingtian Immortal and others, the advantage of the Heavenly Court vanished and gradually declined. The Heavenly Court was devoted to the supreme Dou Tianzun. The dazzling stars were insignificant like a grain of soybean in front of the supreme Dou Tianzun. Dou Tianzun was the first person in the world to become an immortal, but the hateful Immortal Jiuchong, in order to cover up the existence of the Heavenly Court, stole Dou Tianzun''s glory and proclaimed himself as the first person to become an immortal! Lord Mi was struck speechless. He who didn''t even know about Immortal Jiuchong got less to say knowing that Immortal Jiuchong was the first person to become an immortal. From Lu Yang''s brief words, he smelled the fierce struggle of the ancient times. He guessed that the ancient era must have been filled with intrigue, even immortals were no exception! We are all members of the Heavenly Court, awakened from our deep slumber, formed Heaven''s Court to bring back the former glory of Heavenly Court with the advent of the Great Era! We are not the only ones who have awakened from the ancient times. There are some elders who have been lurking everywhere, quietly waiting for more elders to awaken so we can plan for the coming events. Lord Mi secretly thought, could it be that no ancient cultivators have awakened from their slumber till now? Is it because all of these cultivators from the ancient times are from the Heavenly Court and have hidden themselves after awakening? It was plausible to hide the methods of the ancient times from the Great Xia Dynasty. Behind Young Master Qin was a protector, assigned by the higher-ups of the Jiuyou Teaching, who was at the Divinity Transformation Stage. He did not expect this situation. He was about to show up, and sharply rebuke Lu Yang''s nonsense. But at this moment, Lu Yang lifted his gaze slightly, looking at him. How was it possible? His hiding technique was one of the rare ones in the world. How could Lu Yang have found him, especially at the early Golden Core Stage?! Unless there was also a protector hidden near him, and his cultivation level was far above his own! The one at the Divinity Transformation Stage quickly realized this and dared not to make any more moves. Lu Yang withdrew his gaze. It was Fairy Eternity who informed him that a person at the Divinity Transformation Stage was hiding behind Young Master Qin. Fortunately, he had managed to scare him off with just a look. A smart person would automatically figure out why he discovered them and not bother him with questions. The relation between our Heavenly Court and your Jiuyou Teaching is closer than you, Lord Mi, had imagined. Heavenly Court represents heaven, symbolizes vigor, and manages the World of the Living; Jiuyou represents earth, symbolizes gentleness, and manages the Netherworld. The Heavenly Court and Jiuyou were the real rulers of the ancient times! What! Lord Mi shouted, surprised by the close relation between Jiuyou and the Heavenly Court. Not just Lord Mi, even the one hiding behind Young Master Qin, at the Divinity Transformation Stage, felt his heart tightening. So, did Jiuyou originate from the ancient times? Seeing Lord Mi''s overwhelming response, Lu Yang gently shook his head. He had a look of deep sorrow for their reaction. It seems that with the end of the ancient era, many inheritances have been lost. Even the oldest Jiuyou forgot about its relationship with us, Heavenly Court. So, we say there is no need for all this fighting. Lord Mi, think about it. If we were from the Five Great Immortal Sects or the Great Xia Dynasty, why not wipe you all out instead of babbling here? If you still don''t believe, we have evidence. In the ancient times, the Heavenly Court and Jiuyou were close allies. Some of our elder members know some reincarnation magic skills. Using these magic skills, we found the reincarnation of your former Master, Qin Haoran! Chapter 305 – 304: The Lame Trickery_1 Chapter 305: Chapter 304: The Lame Trickery_1 Upon hearing Lu Yang''s words, Young Master Qin, who was initially indifferent, changed his expression. No matter whether Lu Yang was an ancient genius or from the Heaven''s Court, it was none of his business and not within his authority to interfere. However, Lu Yang''s claim of finding the reincarnation of Qin Haoran was unacceptable to him. If someone else found the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, where did that leave him? Young Master Qin had a very clear recognition of himself; his existence was for the smooth inheritance of Qin Haoran''s legacy. Even though he was of the same age as Lu Yang and others, and already at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, his cultivation progress was faster than Lu Yang''s junior brothers and sisters. In reality, his talent for cultivation wasn''t as good as it appeared. The higher-ups of Nine Nether sect had boosted his cultivation level to allow him to exhibit a talent corresponding to Qin Haoran''s. Such forced growth would lead to endless problems, making future cultivation extremely difficult. Advancing to the Unification Stage would be as hard as ascending to heaven, he might be stuck for life in the Refining the Void Stage, or even a lower level. Who did you say is my reincarnation? Young Master Qin stared at Lu Yang sternly, wishing he could swallow him in one gulp. Who are you? Lu Yang was puzzled. Xiao Qi said that for the sake of safety, Lord Mi always went alone. So, why did he not only bring a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, but also hide a Divinity Transformation Stage bodyguard? Whose illegitimate child was he? I am the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, Qin Tian! Oh? Lu Yang looked at Qin Tian, initially a little surprised. But he quickly understood with a smile that was both sarcastic and genuine. Excluding the possibility of Qin Haoran''s soul splitting into three, it was certain that Li Haoran was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. This self-proclaimed Qin Tian was probably a fake pushed forward by some ambitious individuals. Perhaps it was for inheriting Qin Haoran''s legacy, or perhaps it was for the higher-ups of the Nine Nether sect to secure their line of succession early in the struggle for the leader''s position. Regardless of the reason, none of them mattered. It would not affect the overall situation. You''re talking nonsense! Qin Yanyan became furious upon hearing Qin Tian''s claims. Like an outraged cat, she sent out eight Thunder Talismans towards Qin Tian, swiftly as if shooting arrows at the sun. Even though Qin Haoran was an unreliable father, she would never tolerate anyone impersonating her father''s reincarnation in front of her! The talismans flashed instantly, setting off ground-shaking thunder. White thunder erupted like the dance of a Flood Dragon, fiercely crashing towards the opponent. Qin Tian, taken aback by Qin Yanyan''s sudden rage, hurriedly responded. The Array Method beneath his feet began to rapidly rotate, launching beams of light to intercept the thunder. The thunder and light kept colliding. What Qin Haoran was most adept at was the Array Method, and coincidentally, Qin Tian was also good at it. The white thunder transformed into a plasma shockwave, causing an ear-splitting explosion. The real Qin Tian could barely remain steady. Qin Yanyan followed up with her attack. She attached a Power Enhancement Talisman to herself, boosting her strength and speed to the body''s limit instantly. Using the Seven-Star Step, her figure became as elusive as a phantom. She then swept her right foot sideways. Qin Tian formed hand seals quickly and the Array Method under his feet abruptly changed, creating a light shield in front of him. Ha! Crack- With a shout from Qin Yanyan, she pushed harder with her foot and actually shattered the light shield. Seizing the moment when the Array Method was ineffective, Qin Yanyan bit her fingertip, drew a talisman in mid-air, and a blood-colored rune emerged between them. The rune transformed into a string heading for Qin Tian''s neck. Qin Tian did not have time to construct an Array Method and had to block with his hand. He instantly let out a scream, his palm bleeding profusely. Qin Yanyan stepped forward to shorten the distance and engaged in close combat with Qin Tian. Last night, Li Haoran had nothing to do so he refined Qin Yanyan''s clothes from top to bottom. Although Qin Yanyan''s clothes seemed thin, they had become a suit of armor that cultivators at Foundation Establishment Stage could hardly penetrate. Originally, Li Haoran had suggested to Qin Yanyan to learn from him, to shave her head and make a wig, which could be surprising during a fight, but she adamantly refused. Seeing the situation turning ugly, Lord Mi was about to intervene but was stopped by Lu Yang, who moved to grab hold of his wrist. Lord Mi, do you have no faith in the reincarnation of Master Qin? Qin Tian and Qin Yanyan engaged in a swift exchange, and even though Qin Tian''s Array Method was somewhat brilliant, he was ultimately not proficient in close combat, gradually falling under the onslaught of Qin Yanyan''s strong offensive. Qin Yanyan''s strength lies in talismans. Like her mother, she enjoys close combat. Blood pouring from Qin Tian''s mouth, he steadily retreated, his entire body trembling uncontrollably. His internal organs were in turmoil. It was a result of the hidden forces Qin Yanyan had dealt him during their fight. Qin Tian pressed his palm against a tree, which then exploded, disperising the unusual hidden forces. Who are you! After a short exchange, Qin Tian found himself at a disadvantage, unable to believe that despite being at the same late stage of Foundation Establishment, their fighting abilities were so different. Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan coldly said her name without saying anything more. Sensing Qin Yanyan''s eagerness to fight, Lu Yang reminded her discretely that there was a Divinity Transformation stage fighter lurking nearby. He warned her not to continue provoking Qin Tian since he can''t guarantee that the aforementioned person wouldn''t interfere. Only then did Qin Yanyan withdraw, seething as she retreated. Li Haoran tried to comfort his former daughter and told her not to be too angry. Meng Jingzhou discreetly said to Qin Yanyan: Niece, why did you use your real name? Didn''t we agree that you would use a pseudonym? While strategizing last night, Lu Yang mentioned that in dealing with the demonic sect, they shouldn''t reveal their real identities as it could leave them vulnerable. Hence, the four of them appearing in front of Lord Mi today, have all disguised themselves and no one would be able to spot any weaknesses. I forgot because I was too angry, Qin Yanyan replied somewhat sheepishly. She still lacked experience in the martial arts world and could easily be swayed by her emotions. Lu Yang looked at Qin Tian with a smile: You said you are the reincarnation of Master Qin, so where is your evidence? Qin Tian, still unsettled from Qin Yanyan''s attack, had lost his previous arrogance. But he still stood his ground and said, I have made progress in understanding reincarnation and recollected the clues about the treasure hidden in Guhuai town. Let me guess, the recollection involved the Master Qin''s buried treasure and the Guhuai tree, didn''t it? At this, Lord Mi, Qin Tian, and the Divinity Transformation stage figure behind Qin Tian were all taken aback. How did the opponent know this? Could it really be that the Heaven''s Court had found Master Qin''s reincarnation? With a mysterious smile at the corner of his mouth, Lu Yang left the three in a state of uncertainty. This was easy to guess. If the Nine Nether really knew where the treasure was, they would have sent someone to claim it a long time ago. They wouldn''t have waited until today. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only logical explanation was that they knew about the clue, and the clue was somewhat vague. What was the clue? Nothing other than the Guhuai tree. Even if Lu Yang guessed wrong about the clue that the Nine Nether had, the clue that he mentioned was still true. Seeing Qin Tian''s reaction, Lu Yang knew he had guessed correctly. Lord Mi was an old hand and wouldn''t easily reveal his emotions. Qin Tian, being inexperienced, would easily be deceived. Lord Mi tried to look calm: This proves nothing, Guhuai Town is most famous for its Guhuai tree. If the clue has nothing to do with the Guhuai tree, does it have to do with a ghost woman then? Anyone could think of this clue after a little thought! So, it appears that you only have this bit of a clue. Lu Yang shook his head regretfully, I didn''t expect that the once invincible Nine Nether has declined to this extent. I''ve said it before, we from the Heaven''s Court have found the reincarnation of Master Qin, and the location of the treasure has been revealed by the reincarnation of Master Qin. What!!! Chapter 306 – 305: Have I become the reincarnation of my father?_1 Chapter 306: Chapter 305: Have I become the reincarnation of my father?_1 This cannot be! Qin Tian was the first to rebut, but was ignored by everyone present. The figure in Divinity Transformation Stage behind him harbored murderous intent, wanting to kill off the four people from Lu Yang''s group here and now. The threat they posed was too great. After a brief moment of contemplation, he discarded this idea. The other party clearly did not fear him. As ancient geniuses, would they not have a few life-saving tricks up their sleeves? If he could not kill them now, in the future when the Nine Nether Sect and Heaven''s Court formed an alliance, he would be the one in trouble. Lu Yang waved his hand dismissively, not taking Lord Mi seriously at all: Don''t believe it? Your Nine Nether Sect has lost too many of its traditions, it''s normal not to believe. Very well, then I will find the item Master Qin hid. Lord Mi didn''t find Lu Yang arrogant. The latter was a peerless ancient genius who had caused the Yingtian Immortal to interfere with the path of ascension. How could he pay attention to Lord Mi, a plain and insignificant figure at the Nascent Soul Stage? Not just Lu Yang, but also Meng Jingzhou, Li Haoran, and Qin Yanyan behind him shared the same attitude. Among them, Qin Yanyan had the worst acting skills, after practicing all night yesterday. It was unknown whether Li Haoran was naturally like this or influenced by his fragmented memories, but he successfully exuded said attitude on his first attempt, earning applause and praise from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang turned around and walked into the abandoned temple, which greatly surprised Lord Mi. Come in, I''ll let you see with your own eyes. Your Nine Nether Sect has been oppressed by the Righteous Path for too long, hiding everywhere, and have become suspicious, which is understandable. Lu Yang walked straight into the main hall, followed closely by Meng Jingzhou''s group and the three ghosts; Lord Mi and Qin Tian were the last to enter. The main hall was as dilapidated as ever, with half a Buddha statue, old doors and windows, a cracked beam on the ceiling, dim incense on the incense table, and dust covering many patterns and writings on the brick walls, causing the residents of Guhuai Town to forget the original purpose of the temple. Lu Yang watched this scene blankly, seemingly recalling memories of ancient times, as if Heavenly Court was like this forgotten temple, also forgotten by all. Looking back, who did not know of the prestige of the Heavenly Court? He murmured softly, audible to Lord Mi and the figure at Divinity Transformation Stage. Lu Yang lifted his arm, the sword light converged, forming a golden sword glow. A glow famous in ancient times, but unknown today. The golden sword glow fell, and the half wooden Buddha statue was split into two, revealing a wooden box wrapped in ancient sealing talismans. Master Qin''s relic! Lord Mi exclaimed, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. He never expected that the treasure he''d been unable to find was under his nose the whole time! So? Lu Yang weighed the wooden box. It was unexpectedly light; he had no idea what was inside. Li Haoran seized the opportunity to lament: Four hundred years ago, he hid his things in the sophora tree. Who would have thought that the people of Guhuai Town would cut down the same tree to build this temple and carve the wood into a Buddhist statue? Life is so unpredictable. This was, of course, not Li Haoran''s memory, but a conclusion deduced by Lu Yang last night. The reasoning process was quite simple C the Nine Nether Sect knew that there was something of Qin Haoran''s here. They''d certainly ploughed this place like a field and dug through the soil like earthworms. Lu Yang even suspected that the great fire at Guhuai Town was also set by the Nine Nether Sect, in order to burn all the sophora trees and find the wooden box. In any case, the wooden box wouldn''t be damaged by the fire. Even so, Nine Nether Sect still failed to find the box. This could only mean that Qin Haoran''s wooden box was hidden in the Nine Nether Sect''s blind spot. For example, it was already processed into a Buddha statue. Why did Xiao Qi and the others insist on staying in this temple? Was it only because no one else was here? That''s a joke, this place was located on the outskirts of Guhuai Town. There were few sophora trees around, it wasn''t as good as living in Guhuai Town itself. The reason they stayed here was that the half Buddha statue in the main hall was made of ancient sophora wood, which was capable of nurturing souls. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang exerted force, but failed to open the wooden box. As he''d expected. The wooden box was sealed by Qin Haoran. Unless one was Qin Haoran himself, it was impossible to open it. Using brute force could potentially damage the contents of the box. Kid, you''re up next. Didn''t you say you''re the reincarnation of Master Qin? Try opening it! At this, Qin Tian almost jumped in fright. It was as if he''d been handed a hot potato, and he fumbled nervously, barely holding onto it. He knew best whether he was the reincarnation of Master Qin. But what if he really was? He gritted his teeth, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, and put all his strength into prying the box open. The box remained as still as a boulder. The figure at Divinity Transformation Stage looked at Qin Tian with an expression that suggested the youth was hopeless. Fool, who said that you have to open it here? Can''t you take it back and open it there? Lord Mi took over the box and examined it closely. He had some knowledge about seals and could tell that Master Qin had put a lot of effort into this one. Only Master Qin himself could open it. Or the reincarnation of Master Qin. Li Hao, you open it. Lu Yang chuckled and let Li Haoran, the true former master, open the box. As a former master who understood the mysteries of Reincarnation, Li Haoran, who could be on par with ancient geniuses, naturally couldn''t directly take it. It wouldn''t fit his status. Since Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were at the Golden Core Stage, they weren''t suitable for the task either. That''s why the responsibility of helping Li Haoran maintain his status fell to Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan stepped forward and just took the box from Lord Mi, intending to hand it over to Li Haoran. At the instant when the box came into contact with Qin Yanyan''s fingertips, the seal of Essence Blood seemed to have met its master and instantly disappeared. Qin Yanyan blinked, looking bewildered, not yet understanding what had happened. Lu Yang also did not understand what had happened, but fortunately, he had Fairy Eternity inside him. After Fairy Eternity''s explanation, Lu Yang understood the cause. This was an Essence Blood seal left by Qin Haoran. Only someone with the same blood as Qin Haoran could open it. Four hundred years ago, the only person who met this condition was Qin Haoran himself. But now, there was one more person who met this condition, his daughter. Lord Mi''s eyes widened. With his extensive knowledge and broad horizons, he realized what had happened and his face showed a realization of the truth. Her surname was Qin. She could break Master Qin''s seal. Her age also corresponded with the time of Master Qin''s fall. She was exceptionally talented, able to cultivate to the late stage of Foundation Establishment at such a young age, and she has also defeated Qin Tian, who was at the same stage! It all made sense, everything made sense! He was so excited that he started pointing at Qin Yanyan: You, you are the reincarnation of Master Qin! If she was not the reincarnation of Master Qin, then who was? Although she was a woman, who said that a man must still be a man after reincarnation? Reincarnation was mysterious, everything was unknown. Since it was unknown, anything could happen! Hadn''t Lu Yang also said that they of Heaven''s Court had found the reincarnation of Master Qin? Lu Yang intentionally asked Qin Yanyan to come over and take the box, definitely to let him see the moment when Qin Yanyan broke the seal, confirming that they really did find the reincarnation of Master Qin! Qin Yanyan: I am the reincarnation of my father now?! Chapter 307 – 306: The thing Qin Haoran buried_1 Chapter 307: Chapter 306: The thing Qin Haoran buried_1 Qin Yanyan was in disbelief at the depths of mortal affairs upon entering the world for the first time. When she first arrived at Guhuai Town, she witnessed her ex-father mixing with a female ghost, and her ex-father''s two senior brothers were even more outrageous. Latterly, after a misunderstanding was cleared, she heard rumors about the rare Nine Nether Sect. Luckily, her father, whom she never met, was the previous master of the Nine Nether Sect. Moreover, her father had accumulated a huge debt behind their backs for business matters. In the end, she became her own father. At just seventeen, she had experiences that many others couldn''t acquire in their whole life. Lu Yang: With things at this point, even if he claimed Li Haoran was reincarnation of Qin Haoran, the others won''t believe him, would they? Lu Yang thought his plan was seamless, first leveraging abundant ancient knowledge to establish a phantom Heaven''s Court, and put Yellow Bean in the position of Bean Supreme. He even prepared the historical records of Heaven''s Court to ensure that there would be no faults, regardless of who came to investigate. Then, find the wooden box, get Li Haoran to open it naturally and prove that Li Haoran was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, that their Heaven''s Court had great reach and intended to help the Nine Nether Sect. This way, they could get connected with the Nine Nether Sect. With some luck, they could even connect with the other two demonic sects. After the destruction of the Eternity Sect, Lu Yang had reflected on his behavior many times and thought he was too aggressive. There was no need to destroy the Eternity Sect so quickly. He could have followed the line of the Eternity Sect, found the Three Great Demon Sects, and then launched an attack on all at once. Nevertheless, it''s not too late to mend the fold after the sheep has gone. Lord Mi is not wrong. She is the reincarnation of our Master Qin that we located in our Heaven''s Court. After reincarnation baptism, Master Qin''s soul has become an untainted soul, devoid of acquired influences, returned to the innate, becoming a genderless existence. Later, Master Qin reincarnated into a human, a female fetus, influenced in the womb, forgot past life memory, before being found by our sect elders using a reincarnation secret method, awakening a bit of her past life''s insight, thus gradually awakening her memory. Surname is the root of the soul, losing the surname makes the soul a rootless duckweed, drifting aimlessly, gradually forgetting oneself. Fortunately, Master Qin''s reincarnation skill is unparalleled, allowing her past life and reincarnation to keep the same surname! Your Nine Nether Sect was deceived by someone called Qin Tian and identified him as the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. I expect the similarity of surname influenced this decision? Unfortunately, you only know a fragment of the reincarnation cycle and don''t understand the full picture, otherwise you wouldn''t mistake Qin Tian for the reincarnation of Master Qin. Lu Yang laughed mockingly: Although, who can really claim to have completely understood the path of reincarnation while it has yet to reach the stage of complete Dao Fruit? Even the Yingtian immortals couldn''t, right? The people in the scene were left taken aback by Lu Yang''s long discourse. Even Li Haoran couldn''t help but telepathically ask Meng Jingzhou: Senior Brother Meng, why does Senior Brother Lu know so much about reincarnation? He understands fuck all, it''s all nonsense. Meng Jingzhou was the most clear-headed, just hearing the beginning, he knew Lu Yang was making things up on the spot. Lu Yang took the wooden box and tossed it to Lord Mi. What does this mean? Lord Mi was puzzled. This was a treasure specifically hidden by Master Qin. Lu Yang gave a confident smile: Though Master Qin''s possessions are precious, they''re not a big deal to our Heaven''s Court. Bring the box back and show it to your higher-ups. Let them know that it wasn''t manufactured by our Heaven''s Court, but indeed owned by Master Qin. In his words, Lu Yang even wanted to talk with the higher-ups, using Lord Mi as the messenger. As an unprecedented genius of antiquity, he indeed had the qualifications for this. Also, these three female ghosts look quite nice. I''ll be taking them. Lu Yang declared, lightly tapping the foreheads of Xiao Qi and the other two ghosts. Lord Mi, to his astonishment, immediately lost control over them. What kind of method was that!? How could the soul control he had painstakingly imprinted be removed so carelessly? He was a full tier higher than Lu Yang! Was it a lost ancient method? Or did it involve the concept of [Reincarnation]? Lord Mi was sweating profusely, feeling deeply unsettled by Lu Yang''s group''s inexplicable skills. If you''re willing to cooperate with our Heaven''s Court, come to the barbecue store in Yanjiang County to find us. If you aren''t willing, let''s just let the matter rest Lord Mi and the Divinity Transformation Stage were upset, their faces changing unpredictably. If they were to cooperate, their Nine Nether Sect would be marrying up considering their Heaven''s Court lineage and elders. I will surely report this matter to the higher-ups of our sect! Lord Mi cupped his fists and spoke politely to Lu Yang''s group. After saying that, he left Guhuai town, bringing Qin Tian with him. What, aren''t you leaving? Lu Yang deliberately glanced at the Divinity Transformation Stage. The Divinity Transformation Stage was shocked, finally certain that there was indeed a master hidden among them. He did not dare linger any longer and also left Guhuai Town. How was it? Will they believe in it? Qin Yanyan was a bit worried. Lu Yang however, laughed and was not worried at all: Whether they believe it or not, is not important. The righteous path has suppressed the demon path for so long, and suddenly a strong helper popped up. Even if they don''t believe it, they will come to Yanjiang County to confirm. Let''s go, return. With just a few of us, we can''t bluff people. We need to go back to our sect to gather a few more people for appearance''s sake. Can I also go to Seek Dao Sect? Yanyan was surprised. In her impression, the Five Great Immortal Sects were deep and unmeasurable, cold and lonely, extremely exclusive, outsiders couldn''t easily enter. Of course you can, you''re Junior Brother Li''s ex-daughter. Lu Yang continued: Not just you, Junior Brother Li''s ex-wife, Su Yiren, can also come to Seek Dao Sect. Lord Mi, we must report this matter to the sect quickly! The Divinity Transformation Stage sternly said. This matter had already gone beyond their capabilities of handling. Lord Mi nodded, he was thinking the same. Whether Heaven''s Court was real or fake, it was not up to them to decide, but the higher-ups of their sect. That''s the full story of the event. Lord Mi and the Divinity Transformation Stage reported nervously to the person in front of them. The person in front was in a hemp robe, thin with a face full of wrinkles. His eyes were deep and somber, as if hiding endless secrets. It was Shi Huagu, one of the three deputy leaders of the Nine Nether Sect. Qin Tian''s identity was a concoction of his doing. Shi Huagu chuckled sarcastically, giving a chilling feeling: To verify its truth, let''s see whether the item in the box is something left by Qin Haoran. Other things can be falsified; items of Qin Haoran''s can''t. He opened the wooden box, and there was only a yellowed piece of paper with Qin Haoran''s handwriting. It read: I, Qin Haoran, stand by today''s written agreement. I owe Land Money Trade Association 1 billion Spirit Stones. If I can''t repay on time, may heaven strike me down with five thunderbolts. It was an I.O.U. While Shi Huagu was stunned, the words on the note silently changed. The name on it changed from Qin Haoran to Shi Huagu. The content became: I, Shi Huagu, stand by today''s written agreement. I owe Land Money Trade Association 1 billion Spirit Stones. If I can''t repay on time, may heaven strike me down with five thunderbolts. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shi Huagu looked up, dark clouds were gathering overhead, looking gloomily terrifying, brewing devastating thunder. He swallowed involuntarily. Seeing this, Lord Mi and Divinity Transformation Stage ran away. Chapter 308 – 307: The Unlucky Deputy Master_1 Chapter 308: Chapter 307: The Unlucky Deputy Master_1 On the way back to the Seek Dao Sect, Meng Jingzhou suddenly asked, Since the wooden box contains Qin Haoran''s stuff, shouldn''t Junior Brother Li keep it? Lu Yang was silent for a moment before sincerely saying, Believe me, Junior Brother Li definitely wouldn''t want that thing. After the seal on the wooden box was released, Lu Yang originally wanted to open it and take a peek at what was inside, but he was promptly stopped by Fairy Eternity. The box contains a debt note that involves the power of causality. Qin Haoran used the box to isolate the debt note from his own causality. If the person who opens the wooden box is related to Qin Haoran, then that person will form a causal link with the debt note and have to repay the debt in place of Qin Haoran! This debt note cannot be destroyed, or else the person who has a causal link with the note will suffer an attack equivalent to a full-scale hit at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! Presumably, Qin Haoran was unable to repay his debts, so he hid the debt note. Whoever digs out the wooden box as a treasure, is in for bad luck! Fairy Eternity advised seriously, something quite uncommon for her. Lu Yang took a deep breath, Qin Haoran was indeed worthy of being the Master of the demonic sect, his way of doing things was savage enough. He wondered who the unlucky one would be to form a causal link with the debt note. At the same time, Lu Yang understood something, no wonder the seal on the box was an Essence Blood seal. Qin Haoran never intended to allow his reincarnated self to open the seal. He was not a fool, why would he let his next life bear such a heavy debt? At the Nine Nether Sect''s headquarters, dark clouds hung low, and a rare thunder tribulation brewed in the sky after a hundred years. Suddenly, a thick purple lightning instantly illuminated the entire sky like a huge ball of electricity bursting open, spreading out in all directions. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under its radiance, everything appeared unnaturally clear, as if time had been paused. Then, another thick lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a second, then a third With the passage of time, Shi Huagu had become so pitiful to behold under the relentless bombardment of lightning that he had turned to charcoal. After the thunder and lightning passed, Shi Huagu opened his eyes. Cough cough A puff of smoke mixed with the smell of burnt flesh came out of his mouth. Damn, I almost thought I was going to die just now. Shi Huagu grumbled, still scared. Cultivators of their kind, with yin attribute, were most afraid of yang thunder. If it weren''t for his solid foundation, he would have been undoubtedly dead earlier. What was strange was that, under such a strong onslaught of thunder to the point it was almost liquid, everything around was devastated, Shi Huagu''s clothes had been charred, yet the debt note seemed unaffected by the thunder, sitting there unharmed. Shi Huagu felt angry whenever he saw the debt note, and wished he could smash it to pieces with a slap. But he knew the power of the debt note, if he dare to destroy it, a stronger thunder will descend. And that would be a downright deadly situation. If he doesn''t pay back the money, the debt note will bring down the Five Lightning Strikes every month. Who could withstand it? Now there are two ways, either break through the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, or pay back the debt. One billion Spirit Stones, even his entire fortune doesn''t add up to so much. Debt transfer, worthy of Master Qin who can rob Peter to pay Paul. Shi Huagu''s eyes were icily intimidating. He thought about transferring the debt note again, but unfortunately the debt note had already formed a causal link with him. Until the causal link disappears, the note cannot be transferred. Heaven''s Court, is that so? Very well, they''re throwing their weight around! Shi Huagu gritted his teeth, the opponent was really calculated. Lord Mi and Divinity Transformation Stage returned, and saw Shi Huagu who looked like a piece of charcoal, they asked attentively, Deputy Master, are you okay? Shi Huagu darkened, Do I look okay to you? The Divinity Transformation Stage understood what Shi Huagu meant and asked very carefully, Deputy Master, is there something wrong? Shi Huagu tried to suppress his urge to kill. Find the Master! Shi Huagu cleaned his body with a magic skill, changed his clothes, put on a wig his hair had been burnt to a crisp under the Five Lightning Strikes and it would take a while to grow new ones. Neither Lord Mi nor the Divinity Transformation Stage dared to mention what had happened before their arrival at the sect. Lord Mi, being in a neutral position, originally intended to hand the wooden box directly to the Master, but the Divinity Transformation Stage was Shi Huagu''s confidant and would not allow Lord Mi to do so. Under the strong demand of the Divinity Transformation Stage, the wooden box was successfully opened by Shi Huagu. If this matter were known to Shi Huagu, he would definitely slap the Divinity Transformation Stage to death, not scattering his ashes would not be enough to vent his anger. Lord Mi now had a hold on the Divinity Transformation Stage. The current Master of the Nine Nether Sect was a handsome young man who seemed somewhat out of place with the dark atmosphere of the Nine Nether Sect. Heavenly Court? The Master was in deep thought, thinking about something. After a long time, he slowly asked, Do you think this Heaven''s Court Sect has money? Can they lend us some? What? Shi Huagu thought his brain that had been struck by lightning wasn''t functioning well. Ah no, it''s nothing, I just meant, so it''s the Heavenly Court Sect. The Master quickly corrected himself. After becoming the Master and seeing the monthly deficit reports, he realized how difficult it had been for the previous Master. He worked diligently, learned finance for the sake of the faith, conducted market surveys, on-the-ground investigations, started from small details, identified business opportunities, opened up various new industries, worked hard to earn money, and maintained the existence of the Nine Nether Sect. Unfortunately, in the face of the bottomless pit of constructing Fengdu, no matter how many Spirit Stones were earned, they were never enough. This was something he couldn''t tell others as it would easily cause panic. Facing the suppression of the Righteous Path was already stressful enough, if the members knew about the financial state of the Nine Nether Sect now, they might even have thoughts of surrendering. So, he greatly admired Qin Haoran, who was able to maintain the daily operations of the Nine Nether Sect despite losing so much money. If he knew that Qin Haoran was still able to start a family and secure his livelihood even in such circumstances, he would probably admire him even more. Qin Haoran''s reincarnation He had previously thought that Qin Haoran''s reincarnation was a lie concocted by the three deputy Masters to compete for Qin Haoran''s legacy. Although the doctrine of the Nine Nether Sect mentioned [Reincarnation], theoretically it could be achieved. But in the long history of the Nine Nether Sect, he had never heard of anyone achieving reincarnation. Now, an ancient Heavenly Court had emerged and found Qin Haoran''s reincarnation, and it turned out that Qin Haoran''s reincarnated body was a woman. Although it sounds strange, upon careful consideration it is quite reasonable. Are you sure it''s Qin Haoran''s thing? Shi Huagu silently took out the debt note. Shi Huagu had no idea about the sect''s debt, he thought this kind of debt note was purposely left by Qin Haoran to set up a trap. The moment he saw the debt note, the Master understood that this was definitely something left by Qin Haoran, it couldn''t be faked. And he remembered that Qin Haoran was proficient in causality and the Array Method, and could block and transfer causality. So it turns out that this Heavenly Court Sect and Qin Haoran''s reincarnation do have a high degree of credibility. Call the other two deputy Masters, let''s have a meeting. And about this ten billion Spirit Stones, can it be taken out from the treasury? Shi Huagu didn''t want to be struck by thunder every month. The Master solemnly said, Your acceptance of Qin Haoran''s heritage is a private matter, you can''t use the public account, we must keep business and personal separate! However, I have a small suggestion. Master, please say. Next time you get struck by lightning, could you please do it a bit further away from the headquarters? Fixing the headquarters costs money. Chapter 309 – 308: Nine Nether Sect Meeting_1 Chapter 309: Chapter 308: Nine Nether Sect Meeting_1 In the headquarters of the Nine Nether Sect, a large rectangular meeting table lay in the center of the room. The Sect Master sat on one side of the table, with the three Deputy Sect Masters sat on the other side. White ceramic cups filled with boiling water sat next to each of them. The Sect Master cleared his throat and opened his notebook: Let''s commence today''s regularly scheduled meeting, there are three items on the agenda. Let''s start with the first one. Vice Sect Master Xiang, please report on the activities of the Nine Nether Sect over the past month. Vice Sect Master Xiang had an odd appearance, sporting three eyes on his forehead. With his all-seeing vision, he served as the standing Deputy Sect Master. Starting from June, our sect''s overall situation has presented a steady and increasing positive trend. This month, we have added thirty-three new followers to the sect, with twenty-three males, ten females, and three who aren''t humans at all, but rather ghosts. The ratio of male cultivators remains high, and thus we have failed to realize the Master''s directive of recruiting more female cultivators''. We will make revisal after the meeting, striving to achieve the goal of balance between male and female followers soon. This month, eighteen followers were arrested by the Great Xia Dynasty, three followers disappeared in the Demon Territory, and two followers turned themselves in under the persuasion of the Suspension Temple. According to reliable information, facing the increasingly rampant ghosts, the Great Xia Dynasty is working on revising the Great Xia Dynasty Ghost Management Measures''. Once this measure is implemented, our sect''s ghost activities may be influenced, thus indirectly affecting the construction process of Fengdu. On the innovation front, our sect follows the Master''s directive vigorously, promoting diversified business channels, offering one-stop funeral and cremation services, encouraging the public and cultivators to bury their remains in our sect''s established cemeteries and rent the tombs, with the plan to charge service fees every fifty years. Our sect also strongly promotes the smuggling industry, effectively facilitating the implementation of The Smuggling Law of the Great Xia Dynasty''. The Government of Great Xia encourages and supports our practice, even presenting us an honorary banner. But no one in our sect dares to claim it. The smuggling industry is currently in a difficult situation, with meager profits, thus requiring a new approach. In the course of promoting the tomb-robbing business, our Sect frequently encountered the Grand Elder of the Seek Dao Sect and we suspect that they now have some clues about our tomb-robbing habits. Also, during a tomb-robbing incident, we accidentally unearthed an ancient cultivator in the Unification realm who had been in long sleep. After a round of fierce combat, both parties were eventually arrested by the Great Xia Dynasty. Lastly, after thorough investigation, it''s confirmed that there are absolutely no more communication channels established by the Eternity Sect. Neither the Great Xia Dynasty nor the Seek Dao Sect can possibly contact us through any residual channels left by the Eternity Sect. That''s it. The Master sighed quietly after hearing the report. Managing the Nine Nether Sect was a tough job indeed, with every issue seeming insurmountable. It was hard to make money indeed. Master Xiang, how did those eighteen unfortunate souls get caught by the Government? Another Vice Sect Master, who was a ghost cultivator named Shee, asked curiously. Previously, he had been a disciple of Buddhism. However, during his recitation of a sacred mantra designed to help souls reincarnate, he overexerted himself and ended up sending himself into the state of a wandering soul. He was later discovered by the Nine Nether Sect and recruited into the Sect. Vice Sect Master Xiang sighed: Apart from the ten people who were caught after they unintentionally robbed the grave of the ancient cultivator in the Unification realm and made a scene, the rest are simply eight idiots. I assigned these eight people the task of opening a brothel. After surveying the proposed location, they found the taxes for operating a brothel to be too high. As such, they brought some transformed female Demon Beasts from the Demon Territory and registered an animal park instead, to enjoy lower taxes. Although they claimed to run an animal park, the actual business was just like that of a brothel. They disguised it as a legit animal park during government inspections. Well, that''s a pretty clever approach, the ghost cultivator Vice Sect Master Shee commented in surprise, thinking those eight disciples were very resourceful. Vice Sect Master Xiang gloomily said: The problem is, a typical animal park would not state that minors are not allowed. To top it all off, a private school teacher heard of the city''s new zoo and took his students on a field trip to gain some experience. They ended up gaining quite an experience indeed. Vice Sect Master Shee: Cough cough. We can exchange experiences after the meeting. Let''s proceed to the second item on the agenda. Vice Sect Master Shee, please update us on the construction progress of Fengdu. Things are going smoothly, and 80% of the construction is already done. As long as the funds are available, the remaining 20% can be completed quickly. Hearing this, the Master heaved a sigh of relief it was almost finished. He had almost sold everything he had to finance the construction of Fengdu. It was just unfortunate that he was not part of the Phoenix clan; otherwise, he would have been willing to sell his own blood. Shouldn''t demonic sects be underground rulers, flamboyantly showing off their power? Why was the Nine Nether Sect in such a terrible state? Look at the Eternity Sect, Yaoyang Sect, and Ruthless Sect. Does any one of them resemble the Nine Nether Sect? The other two Vice Sect Masters looked excited upon hearing the news. Building Fengdu was their aspiration. As members of the Nine Nether Sect, how could they not have a Fengdu that signifies the city of death after life? How many more Spirit Stones will it take? Thirty-eight billion. The Master''s hand was trembling. They were toying with his life. There might still be time to abdicate. Seventeen years ago, when Qin Haoran''s life token shattered abruptly and he died unexpectedly, the Nine Nether Sect was thrown into chaos. All four Vice Sect Masters sought to usurp the leadership position, refusing to acknowledge each other. Since the realms and control of the forces controlled by the four Vice Sect Masters were similar, it was impossible to determine a winner. At that moment, he came up with a brilliant idea and promised that if he became the Sect Master, he would definitely build Fengdu. With this promise, he gained the support of many followers of the Nine Nether Sect and naturally ascended the position of the Sect Master. He shouldn''t have made that rash commitment back then; anyone pursuing this wretched leadership role was welcome to it. It was too late for regrets now. Qin Haoran was in office for eight hundred years and failed to build Fengdu. He, the new Sect Master, had almost completed it in just seventeen years, certainly, he had ways. He was proficient in the art of transformation, and over the past seventeen years, he had taken the loans by using the personal information of each of his followers. Once this matter was exposed, it wouldn''t just be the end of his reign as Sect Master, but rather his own life would be at stake. The Eternity Sect has just been annihilated. The Great Xia Dynasty and the Five Great Immortal Sects have been watching us closely. To be safe, let''s pause the construction of Fengdu for a while. The Sect Master''s words were supported by the three Vice Sect Masters. Although the Four Great Devil Sects could not truly unite due to different beliefs, they had coexisted for over ten thousand years. The demise of one sect had made the remaining three feel threatened. The longevity of the demonic sects was exactly because they always put safety first. Now onto the third and final item on the agenda C regarding the reincarnation of Qin Haoran and the authenticity of the Heaven''s Court Sect. Heaven''s Court Sect? Both Vice Sect Master Xiang and Vice Sect Master Shee looked at each other in confusion. Typically there were only the Four Great Devil Sects, when did this Heaven''s Court Sect appear? Moreover, what does this have to do with the reincarnation of Qin Haoran? Both of them had arranged for two junior cultivators claiming to be the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vice Sect Master Shi, you''re the most familiar with this matter. Please explain. Chapter 310 – 309 Multiple Versions of Heavenly Court_1 Chapter 310: Chapter 309 Multiple Versions of Heavenly Court_1 Shi Huagu felt his misfortunes couldn''t have been greater today. He had just been cheated by an icy cold Qin Haoran, leaving him a billion in debt, and had also been struck by lightning because he couldn''t pay off the debt. He had just told the Master about the situation with the Heavenly Court. Now he had to repeat it all over again. He might as well write an autobiography to save himself from reliving those painful experiences again and again. The two deputy masters were looking at Shi Huagu with a mix of doubt and astonishment. The noise from the thunderbolt was too loud to ignore. How could someone in the unification realm be struck by Thunder Tribulation? Had Shi Huagu made a breakthrough? Shi Huagu, with a sullen face, detailed the incident in Guhuai Town, focusing not on Qin Haoran''s reincarnation as Qin Yanyan, but on the Heavenly Court''s teachings. The most powerful organization in ancient times, the Heavenly Court? The first Immortal was Dou Tianzun? Stars can be manipulated like soybeans; what kind of divine art is that! The two deputy masters gasped in shock as Lu Yiyang revealed many ancient secrets in just a few sentences. The first Immortal carried a significant weight; a great figure who had paved the way for Immortal cultivation. To call him the ancestor of Immortals would not be an exaggeration. Aspires of the Jiuchong sect, they were far more privy to secrets than ordinary unifiers. However, even they didn''t know that the first Immortal was Immortal Jiuchong. Did Immortal Jiuchong usurp Dou Tianzun''s position to become the first Immortal? They all say that the Geniuses of the ancient era were as mighty as dragons, filled with vigor, capable of swallowing mountains and rivers as their strength ruled over all. Who would''ve thought there would be so much underneath it all! Seeing the two deputy masters gradually absorbing the information, the Master started speaking slowly: In fact, I know a thing or two about the Heavenly Court. Please enlighten us, Master. The two deputy masters felt enlightened. They had the chance to learn about all these secrets of ancient times. The Master seemed pleased with their eagerness. He also stopped beating around the bush and began to share his knowledge. I once randomly stumbled upon an ancient book written by Immortal Jiuchong. I had someone translate it, giving only an overview. There were missing characters and sentences, but it was enough to understand the content of the book. The book mentioned the existence of Heavenly Court'' and stated that countless Immortals existed in ancient times. The creation of a Dao Fruit and becoming an Immortal was just the first step in the Dao path. After an Immortal, there was a Saint, beyond the Saint was a God, and beyond a God was a Supreme God. The number of realms filled people with awe. The Heavenly Court was the organization of the Supreme God realm, controlling all creatures and all laws! The two deputy masters and Shi Huagu heard these things for the first time, and were unconsciously leaning forward, attracted by the ancient secrets. That''s not the same as what Lu Yiyang said. Is he lying? Shi Huagu frowned. The Master made a gesture: Listen to me. Later, I found another ancient book written by Yingtian Immortal. The name of the book was Imprisoning Heaven'', and its main content was describing the ancient Heavenly Court. The book said that Immortals can be divided into Human Immortal, Earth Immortal, Sky Immortal, Gold Immortal, Daluo Gold Immortal, and Hongmeng Immortal. It also said the supreme ruler of the Heavenly Court was called the Tian Emperor, who lived in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, with the two saints and the three pure ones as the actual rulers of the Heavenly Court. The book described it in such detail that it felt as if the readers were there. For a moment, I thought Yingtian Immortal had written a novel. But upon careful thought, I realized it wasn''t right. Yingtian Immortal was a celebrated figure, an Immortal. How could an Immortal have the leisure to write a novel? This went against common sense. All three deputy masters nodded, agreeing with the Master''s logic. After that, I came across another ancient book written by Yingtian Immortal. The book mentioned the Heavenly Court, and also divided the immortals into levels: First Level Immortal, Second Level Immortal, Third Level Immortal, Fourth Level Immortal, Fifth Level Immortal! The content of the book greatly differed from Imprisoning Heaven''! Why are there such contradictions? Three deputy masters were amazed. Was Yingtian Immortal schizophrenic? The Master shook his head: I was initially unsure of the reason too. Even after racking my brains, I couldn''t figure it. I sought advice from old scholars who studied ancient times, but they couldn''t provide an answer either. They just said there were many contradictory points about the ancient period that were unexplained to this day. But just now, when I found out about the existence of Heaven''s Court, everything made sense. What do you mean? The Master said seriously, The Heavenly Court did exist in ancient times, but it wasn''t divided into many levels as Jiuchong Immortal and Yingtian Immortal stated. Rather, it was like Lu Yiyang said, Dou Tianzun ruling over the Heavenly Court and Jiuchong Immortal seizing the throne. Jiuchong Immortal, Yingtian Immortal, and others intentionally falsified history to cover up the truth. They quickly imagined the scenario in ancient times: Dou Tianzun was the first to become an Immortal. He established the Heavenly Court and became the ruler of the ancient times. He was kind-hearted and did not prevent future beings from becoming Immortals, eventually leading to Jiuchong Immortal, Yingtian Immortal, and others becoming Immortals in succession. Jiuchong Immortal and others, for their own gains or other objectives, attacked the Heavenly Court, defeating Dou Tianzun. The Heavenly Court fell from its position of ruler, and Jiuchong Immortal and others became the new rulers of ancient times. Anxious about the legitimacy of their rule, Jiuchong Immortal and others usurped the name of the Heavenly Court, creating a false Heavenly Court that was completely different from the truth, leaving future generations unsure of which to believe. So that''s what happened! The four of them felt a thrill as they conjectured, feeling as if they had uncovered a corner of the ancient secrets. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In that case, can the origins of our Jiuchong Sect be traced back to ancient times? The Jiuchong Sect had always claimed its existence traced back to ancient times, but lacked proof. Now, with the confirmation of the Heavenly Court''s teachings, the Jiuchong sect could finally hold its head high. Lu Yiyang must have kept some information from us. Although nine truths are mixed with one lie, most of the information should be true. We can attempt to connect with them! Moreover, the pressure from the Righteous Path on us is intensifying. The Heavenly Court, being a superior force from ancient times with profound foundations, can easily withstand the attacks from the Righteous Path! They all agreed that establishing contact with the Heavenly Court would be beneficial. They mutually agreed not to discuss the matter of Qin Haoran and Qin Yanyan. For the inheritance left behind by Qin Haoran, they couldn''t possibly admit that Qin Yanyan was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. If they acknowledged it, wouldn''t they have to give Qin Haoran''s heritage to the Heavenly Court? Despite them not being able to access Qin Haoran''s inheritance yet, they understood instinctively that a great power in the Half Step Transcendance Tribulation Stage and a figure like the demonic sect Master couldn''t possibly have left behind a meager inheritance. They absolutely couldn''t let the Heavenly Court have it! Even if they believed that Qin Yanyan was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. We should go to Yanjiang County to connect with them and get a sense of their strength. The Master made the final decision. Why a barbecue restaurant though? Any theories? Shi Huagu analyzed seriously, Looking at the history of cooking, the first cooking technique mastered by the human race was barbecuing. The Heavenly Court''s teachings may be implying their long history through this. Sounds plausible! Old Shi''s insight is commendable! The three of them praised Shi Huagu for his clear thinking, making him feel better. The pain from the lightning seemed to have lessened a bit. Chapter 311 – 310 Elder Brother Dai: No matter what happens this time, I will not be surprised_1 Chapter 311: Chapter 310 Elder Brother Dai: No matter what happens this time, I will not be surprised_1 This is the Seek Dao Sect? Qin Yanyan exclaimed, standing in front of the gate to the sect''s mountain. The Seek Dao Sect, as one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, is extremely active in the Cultivation World. Even a cultivator like Qin Yanyan, who rarely leaves home, has heard much of the sect''s reputation and accomplishments. Their demon-slaying, justice-defending deeds attest to their strength. Even her mother, Su Yiren, was full of praise for the sect''s strength, saying that the Seek Dao Sect might be the strongest among the Five Great Immortal Sects. After crossing the sect''s protective array, she could distinctly sense the difference between here and the outside world. The temperature and humidity were perfectly controlled, and the concentration of spiritual energy was significantly higher, almost on par with her own home. It should be noted that in her home, only she and her mother, Su Yiren, lived. As a cultivator in the Unification stage, Su Yiren could only increase the spiritual energy concentration of a single mountain to this level. But the Seek Dao Sect, sprawling over a hundred thousand miles, had a spiritual energy concentration similar to her homethis was terrifying. Is this the depth of twelve million years? As the three men and one woman entered the mountain gate and passed through a bamboo forest, ripples formed on the babbling river flowing through the forest, and a River Spirit appeared. Stop, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, who are you bringing into the Seek Dao Sect? The River Spirit, brandishing two axes of gold and silver, glared threateningly at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The River Spirit served as the sect''s defense, preventing unwelcome individuals from entering. When two vice-masters of the Eternity Sect entered the Seek Dao Sect previously, the River Spirit didn''t stop them because Yun Zhi secretly instructed him to disregard the matter. Otherwise, even led by Lu Yang, the two vice-masters wouldn''t have managed to step foot within. This is Qin Yanyan, Junior Brother Li''s relative, Lu Yang introduced generously. Relative? The River Spirit suspiciously glanced at the blushing Qin Yanyan, then at the strangely behaving Li Haoran. I have information on all the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. How come I have never heard of a relative of Li Haoran named Qin Yanyan? Li Haoran thought, I didn''t know either until two months ago. Lu Yang briefly explained: It''s like this, you should know that Junior Brother Li has a fiance. The River Spirit nodded. Junior Brother Li''s fiance has a daughter, her name is Qin Yanyan. River Spirit: ! When Meng Jingzhou heard the River Spirit mention that he had information on all the sect''s disciples, his eyes lit up. Without thinking, he blurted out, Then you must know the age of Eldest Senior Sister Suddenly sensing danger, Lu Yang, with swift reflexes, kicked Meng Jingzhou flying, cutting him off. If you want to die, don''t drag everyone down with you! Li Haoran, is he telling the truth? Considering his experience, the River Spirit couldn''t fully trust Lu Yang''s words. Li Haoran hesitated before nodding: It''s the truth. The River Spirit saluted Li Haoran respectfully and let the four of them pass. Enter, you all know the sect''s rules, there are places you cannot go without permission. The first place the four arrived at was the Task Hall. After all, their initial purpose of leaving the sect was to undertake a task. Although they encountered some twists along the way, the task was completed in the end. Dear niece, wait here at the entrance. The Task Hall is quite unique, you cannot enter without the permission of an elder level figure. Lu Yang apologized to Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan waited at the entrance of the Task Hall. As a new face, passing disciples would glance at her subconsciously. Already being reserved, she couldn''t bear the scrutiny. Her toes were nearly curling. Suddenly, two figures caught Qin Yanyan''s attention. I heard from Elder River Spirit that Senior Brother Lu is here at the Task Hall, let''s go and seek his advice! Senior Sister Tao, there''s no need to rush. If we wait at the entrance of Sky Gate Mountain, we will eventually run into Brother Lu. A male and female figure were chatting while walking towards the Task Hall. Huh, a new face. The woman noticed the awkward Qin Yanyan, who didn''t know where to put her hands and feet, and greeted her warmly. My name is Tao Yaoye, and this is Man Gu, who are you? Senior Brother, we''re here to report our task. Lu Yang addressed the brother managing the front desk of the Task Hall. The task of the female ghost in Guhuai Town, right? Hold on. Behind the brother were piles of files. He turned around and smoothly pulled out a thin file from the very bottom. Strangely enough, although he drew from the very bottom file, the small mountain of files above showed no signs of disruption. They didn''t move in the slightest. Lu Yang noticed astutely that these files were not stacked one on top of another, but floating in mid-air. They just appeared stacked because they were placed so closely together. Lu Yang handed over the account of the events, Chief Fan''s certification, and the proof of the female ghost''s harmlessness. The brother managing the desk had seen many strange things. Although the idea of using the female ghost as a gimmick to stimulate local economic development sounds bizarre, it was not the first time he had seen such a case according to his knowledge. However, these things couldn''t be widely publicized, so they were rarely known. Concerning your application to register the three female ghosts with the Seek Dao Sect as stated in your report, someone will go for an onsite inspection later. The Seek Dao Sect slays demons, but not demons that are harmless. For those without a history of harming people and pose no danger, the sect would register them after ensuring their harmlessness, to avoid misunderstandings from righteous cultivators. If a righteous cultivator insists on eliminating the three female ghosts named Xiao Qi, they only need to present their Seek Dao Sect registration, and the cultivator would withdraw wisely. In your report it says that the three female ghosts were sucking up Yang Qi under another''s command, what is that about? This matter is related to the demonic sect, I need to report to Elder Brother Dai, Lu Yang said seriously. Hold on, let me inform him. Lu Yang, they want to report to me again? Dai Bufan was currently shrunk and enclosed inside a giant water ball. It wasn''t just him inside the water ball, but also sharks, whales, octopuses, and other demon beasts, bearing their sharp teeth and glaring at Dai Bufan menacingly. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On hearing that Lu Yang wanted to see him, he withdrew from the water ball, restored his body to its original size, and swallowed the entire water ball, including the ferocious beasts, in one gulp. This was one of his battle moves, which could pull enemies into the water ball and let the aquatic demon beasts tear their bodies to pieces. Let them in. Dai Bufan pondered. This time, besides Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, there was also Li Haoran. Could it be that this matter was related to the demonic sect of the Nine Nether? How come every time these two carry out a task it''s related to the demonic sect? Dai Bufan wondered. He suspected that it might be due to similarity attracting similarity, with Lu Yang and the others mutually attracting the demonic sect. However, whatever Lu Yang reports this time, Dai Bufan decided he won''t be surprised. What could it be? At most it would be successfully joining the Nine Nether sect. When Lu Yang and the others found Dai Bufan, Lu Yang admitted frankly: Elder Brother Dai, the three of us have formed a new demonic sect. Chapter 312 – 311: Heavenly Venerable Yun and Heavenly Venerable Dou_1 Chapter 312: Chapter 311: Heavenly Venerable Yun and Heavenly Venerable Dou_1 At that moment, Dai Bufan wished he could imitate the Suspension Temple''s abbot, to subdue Lu Yang the same way he had tamed Daoist Buyu. So, you didn''t infiltrate the Eternity Sect as a spy, but for learning?! Wait a minute, things aren''t what you think, Elder Brother Dai! Seeing Dai Bufan on the verge of an explosion, Lu Yang hurriedly asserted there was a misunderstanding. This was a big senior brother in the Unification stage, he even had the Invincible Elixir advising Lu Yang to commit suicide quickly to preserve his winning rate. Lu Yang automatically ignored the suggestions from the Invincible Elixir. Now, tell me, what''s going on? Dai Bufan ordered the trio to confess truthfully. It went like this, we encountered three female ghosts in Guhuai Town, these ghosts were actually soul-bound by the Nine Nether sect. We claimed that we were ancient geniuses from Heaven''s Court in order to gain their trust and that we had found Qin Haoran reincarnated Dai Bufan: You two can really spin a story. If it weren''t for his understanding of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s character, he would believe that an ancient Heavenly Court existed and that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were reincarnated ancient geniuses about to reestablish the Heavenly Court. He consciously excluded Li Haoran from this. From what he knew about Li Haoran, he was just playing a role in this. He would even believe this, so naturally, Nine Nether sect must believe it too. Although the mistaken belief by the Nine Nether sect that Qin Yanyan was Qin Haoran reincarnated did surprise him, it didn''t affect the overall plan. So, what do you need me to do? Here''s the thing, we, of Heaven''s Court, have limited manpower, just four of us, lacking someone who can hold back the Nine Nether sect. I would like Elder Brother Dai to help us recruit another disciple for the Heaven''s Court. Hold on, Lu Yang, as a supreme Heavenly Venerable, can''t I suppress a mere Nine Nether sect? The arrogant voice of Fairy Eternity piped up from the spiritual space. During the creation of the Heavenly Court''s backstory, Lu Yang asked for Fairy Eternity''s opinion several times. Not only did Fairy Eternity provide many constructive suggestions, helping Lu Yang perfect the history and doctrine of the Heavenly Court, but she also specifically advised him to place himself at the highest position. Thus, Lu Yang changed his original title of Heavenly Venerable Yun to Deity of the Sky. He hoped the eldest senior sister wouldn''t mind. Lu Yang replied seriously to Fairy Eternity, As a supreme deity, how can you easily make a move? That would undermine your dignity. Fairy Eternity felt that made sense and stopped making trouble. After some thought, Dai Bufan remembered that Lu Yang''s nominal master was still in prison and couldn''t get away. He dared not command Lu Yang''s real master. The cultivation level of Meng Jingzhou''s master, the Third Elder, was adequate, but he wasn''t very clever, hence he wasn''t suitable for this matter. The Fifth Elder can help you. With a steady personality and more than adequate cultivation level, also being Li Haoran''s master, the Fifth Elder was the best choice for this matter. After the three left, Dai Bufan summoned the elder brother who was on duty at the front desk. The three female ghosts mentioned in Lu Yang''s mission, if there''s no problem after the examination, bring them directly to the Seek Dao Sect. Dai Bufan was worried that people from Nine Nether Sect would secretly keep an eye on the three female ghosts. If someone tried to probe them and it were revealed that the trio has registered with the Seek Dao Sect, it would be disastrous. Bringing the three female ghosts to the Seek Dao Sect was the safest option. Those kids are still so young. What, you''re Junior Brother Li''s former daughter? Hearing Qin Yanyan describing her identity, Tao Yaoye and Man Gu found it very enlightening. Leaving aside for a moment the fact that Junior Brother Li was a former Master of the Nine Nether sect, did the young Junior Brother Li already have a daughter older than himself? Even in the Seek Dao Sect, this would be an outrageous story. Tell us, how do you refer to Junior Brother Li? How did you come to the Seek Dao Sect after leaving Junior Brother Li''s hometown? Tao Yaoye''s face was filled with gossipy interest, eager to know the story. Qin Yanyan was somewhat flustered by Tao Yaoye''s enthusiastic questioning. Fortunately, Lu Yang''s voice interrupted Tao Yaoye''s inquiry. Junior Sister Tao, Junior Brother Man, have you two formed your golden cores? Upon seeing Tao Yaoye and Man Gu, Lu Yang was surprised. They had advanced rapidly in their cultivation. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou subconsciously glanced at Li Haoran, leaving only him who hadn''t formed his golden core. Go away, this is called slowly accumulating then making a big breakthrough! Li Haoran retorted with a black face. Tao Yaoye gave an impish smile, Thanks to Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng, their experience in forming the golden cores inspired Man Gu and me. What kind of golden cores have you formed? Just when Man Gu was about to answer, he was stopped by Tao Yaoye''s raised hand, Senior Brother Lu, instead of directly asking us what kind of golden cores we have formed, why not test it out on the fighting stage, see if you can guess correctly? Sounds good, Lu Yang smiled. Since forming his golden core, he hadn''t had a chance to compete. I''ll fight with you, Junior Brother Man will fight with Senior Brother Meng, and Junior Brother Li will watch. Tao Yaoye had already decided who would fight with who. Meng Jingzhou was excited, he''d been fighting those of higher level every day, but now it was time for a match with a fellow talent: Should we ascend the fighting stage then? To the fighting stage! They paired up, two and two, and jumped onto the fighting stage. Their action drew the attention of many disciples in the Seek Dao Sect, especially those from the same generation as Lu Yang. The four people on the stage were their idols. Who can win? Qin Yanyan was very curious and asked her ex-father. Li Haoran rolled his eyes, Who knows? Anyway, I''m not qualified to fight. Li Haoran felt that he really shouldn''t have been in this situation. As a reincarnation of Great Power, he should have been the number one among the younger generation. Thinking carefully, that bastard Qin Haoran had only left him with a mother-daughter duo unrelated by blood and unbearable past-life memories. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Haoran, all your memories were about solving the Nine Nether Sect''s financial crisis. Didn''t any of them involve chance encounters? Instead of asking who can win, it''s better to watch for yourself. A faint voice came from behind Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan turned her head curiously to see a chilly woman standing behind her. The woman was aloof and proud, with an exceptionally beautiful face, she was as unreachable as a cold mountain, her black hair was like a waterfall hanging to her waist, dressed in simple and elegant robes, her demeanor was indifferent, like a fairy from the heavens. Qin Yanyan had initially thought her mother was the most beautiful woman in the world, but she didn''t expect that there was a woman more beautiful than her mother. Sister, who are you? Upon hearing the eldest senior sister''s voice, Li Haoran couldn''t help but break out in a cold sweat. Turning his head, he saw her always emotionless face. Although he hadn''t done anything illicit, Li Haoran always felt a little nervous in front of the eldest senior sister: El Eldest Senior Sister, you''re back? Hmm, the task was completed, so I just returned. The eldest senior sister responded, leaving Li Haoran not knowing how to continue. Forget it, let''s not ponder this, just watch the fight, thought Li Haoran silently. Yun Zhi had moved Fairy Eternity''s kitchen back here and was about to go look for her when she heard that Lu Yang and others were fighting on the stage. She might as well take a look. Chapter 313 – 312: Tao Yaoyes Golden Core_1 Chapter 313: Chapter 312: Tao Yaoye''s Golden Core_1 On the martial arts field, Lu Yang stood with his hands behind his back, the red tassel on his sword hilt fluttering in the wind. A faint smile played on his lips, as if he had already completely mastered the direction and outcome of this battle. In stark contrast to Lu Yang was Tao Yaoye, looking as if she was facing a formidable enemy. The Golden Core gave her the courage to challenge Lu Yang, but that was all it wascourage. She wasn''t sure if her Golden Core could defeat Lu Yang. Invincible Elixir, how can I defeat Tao Yaoye? Lu Yang felt it was necessary to show Tao Yaoye the power of his Golden Core. The Invincible Elixir quickly provided a brief and effective answer. Use the Arhat Fist. Lu Yang suddenly realized that he had this secret technique at his disposal. The Lu family''s Arhat Fist, guaranteed to defeat a person, worked especially well on women. Tao Yaoye saw the confident smile on Lu Yang''s face and turned pale, as if she had thought of something. Senior Brother Lu, you and I are siblings in the martial arts world. Please don''t use the Arhat Fist! Okay. Lu Yang thought about it and felt that she was right. They were all from the same martial arts family, there was no need to be so ruthless. Arhat Fist? Is it the Arhat Fist from Buddhism that turns the user into an Arhat when practiced to mastery? The other disciples were whispering underneath the stage, puzzled about why Tao Yaoye was so afraid of the Arhat Fist. It should be. As far as I know, there isn''t a second type of Arhat Fist in this world. Even though the Arhat Fist is powerful, with Junior Sister Tao''s talent, she shouldn''t be this afraid, should she? I''m not sure. Despite their extensive knowledge, the disciples remained unclear about the situation. Qin Yanyan was also confused and asked the Eldest Senior Sister, Sister, do you know why? She and Li Haoran were related as father and daughter in their previous lives; her mother hadn''t married yet, so she and Li Haoran were of the same generation. Since Yun Zhi was Li Haoran''s Senior Sister, there should be no problem calling her sister''. Perhaps, she was just imagining it, but Qin Yanyan felt that Yun Zhi revealed a faint smile, as if knowing what would happen. Compared to the usual Arhat Fist, Lu Yang''s tends to cause hair loss. What? Qin Yanyan was taken aback, wondering if she had heard wrong. She had never heard of such a fighting technique before. Was this the talent of the top-notch youth of this generation? On the stage, Lu Yang held the sword tightly, the sword light flickering, as if stars were rotating around it. Tao Yaoye opened her red paper umbrella, which gently rotated, ripples distorting the space around it. Lu Yang was surprised to realize that the audience around had disappeared, and the platform under his feet seemed to extend infinitely without boundaries. He took a deep breath, realizing that he had entered Tao Yaoye''s illusion. If he mistakenly believed that the platform was truly boundless and fought carelessly, it was very likely he would inadvertently step off the platform and lose the match. Lu Yang thrust his sword towards Tao Yaoye, while activating the Mind Seeing Method to break the illusion. Tao Yaoye felt the force transmitted from the Green Peak Sword through her closed red paper umbrella. She knew she couldn''t compete directly with Senior Brother Lu. Taking a light step, she retreated. Lu Yang seized the opportunity and pursued continuously. The red paper umbrella made of unknown material surprisingly withstood the continuous attacks of the Green Peak Sword. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tao Yaoye tried every means to handle Lu Yang, hoping that he would inadvertently step off the platform. However, no matter how hard she tried, Lu Yang hovered around the edge of the platform without taking an extra step. You''ve seen through my illusion again! Tao Yaoye said hatefully. She was very confident in her illusion. Golden Core Stage cultivators could not see through it even if they knew they were caught in it. Only Lu Yang had managed to break through it in an instant. You''re doing very well, Junior Sister Tao. In the past, when you cast illusions, my technique would automatically start to break them. This time, I activated my technique consciously to break it. While Lu Yang praised her, his sword technique became more aggressive. Even though the red paper umbrella was made of special materials, Tao''s body couldn''t withstand the high-intensity combat. Each collision made her arms numb. Slash! The sword light converged and exploded in an instant, forming an arc in the air. Unable to withstand this move, Tao Yaoye was thrown sideways. Tao Yaoye took the opportunity to distance herself from Lu Yang. As she opened the red paper umbrella and swung it in front of her, another Tao Yaoye appeared in its place. Two Tao Yaoyes appeared on the scene, both holding red paper umbrellas, their smiles captivating yet indistinguishable. Senior Brother Lu, you wanted to know what kind of Golden Core I''ve formed, so please don''t use your magic skill. Tao Yaoye sighed helplessly, her trick should have given her an advantage against anyone, but Lu Yang''s magic skill naturally countered hers. Her sophisticated illusion skills were child''s play in the face of Lu Yang. I won''t use it then! True to his words, Lu Yang took out the Twin Lotus seeds, executed the Tree Growing Spell, and two of him appeared as the lotus bloomed. The crowd was in an uproar. It was their first time witnessing such a Clone technique. Lu Yang''s Junior Brothers and Sisters looked at him admiringly. True to his reputation, Senior Brother Lu''s magic skills were indeed not ordinary. Both Lu Yangs attacked the two Tao Yaoyes simultaneously. One of these two Tao Yaoyes must be an illusion clone, capable of using magic skills but unable to partake in physical contact. Hence, as soon as they engaged in combat, Lu Yang would know which one was the real Tao Yaoye, and which was fake. ThudC ThudC Two collision sounds rang out, Lu Yang was slightly surprised. These two Tao Yaoyes were both capable of close-quarters combat. Could it be that Junior Sister Tao learned the real Clone technique? No, what Junior Sister Tao uses must be illusion magic, otherwise, she wouldn''t have asked me not to use my magic skills. But if it''s an illusion, how could one explain the solid feel of both Juniors Sister Tao during their combat? The Eldest Senior Sister, who had been watching the battle, nodded slightly, thinking that Tao Yaoye''s Golden Core was truly interesting as it was an unprecedented kind in history. One of them must be fake! Lu Yang made the judgement, his sword dance echoing within the empty space, the sword light was like a dragon, and pierced towards one of the Tao Yaoyes. Lu Yang''s Clone also attacked the other Tao Yaoye. Break! Lu Yang let out a loud shout, executed the Break spell, both Tao Yaoyes felt a flash of white before their eyes, followed by a cold sensation at their necks. The Green Peak Sword was held against their throats. Lu Yang frowned, even until the end of the battle, he couldn''t figure out which one was the real Tao Yaoye. Having no choice, he could only use his absolute power to defeat both Tao Yaoyes. A daring guess started to form in Lu Yang''s mind. So, Senior Brother Lu, have you figured it out? Tao Yaoye, unperturbed by her loss, admitted that she couldn''t win against Lu Yang with his magic skill. A kind of Golden Core that has the ability to transition between reality and illusion? Tao Yaoye''s mouth opened slightly, not expecting that Lu Yang could roughly guess it. Close enough, this is a completely new kind of Golden Core. When I use illusion, the biggest problem is that people can probe to see which is real and which is an illusion. My Golden Core solves this problem. For example, just now, both clones could either be real or fake, the key lies in how the opponent perceives them. If you think both are real, then both are real, if you think both are fakes, both are fakes. You weren''t sure which was real and which was fake, repeatedly probing, without a decisive answer in your mind, therefore both of them were me just now. The only way is for you to decide one is real, the other is fake, and attack the one you think is real with all your might, only then will the illusion break. This is my Golden Core, the Illusion-Reality Wish Pill. Junior Brother. Lu Yang looked up, only to realize that the Eldest Senior Sister had also been watching the match. Lu Yang jumped off the stage, stood obediently in front of the Eldest Senior Sister, with a flattering smile on his face: Eldest Senior Sister, you''re back. Qin Yanyan was surprised, it was her first time seeing Lu Yang so tame. Chapter 314 – 313 Meng Jingzhous Enlightenment on the Arena_1 Chapter 314: Chapter 313 Meng Jingzhou''s Enlightenment on the Arena_1 Not bad, I thought that when you advanced to the Golden Core Stage, your basic swordsmanship wouldn''t be able to match your current realm. I initially wanted to remind you, but it seems like my worries were unnecessary. All thanks to your good instruction, Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang dared not slacken off in basic training. He recalled when he first started cultivating, his Eldest Senior Sister trained his basics by making tofu during the day and soaking in warm water at night. If he didn''t have a good stash of miraculous pills, he wouldn''t have even survived. If the Eldest Senior Sister found out that his basics weren''t solid, and repeated that Lu Yang shuddered at the thought. No way, not again! Xiao Tao, gaining insight into the Yin Yang transformation of the Golden Core from the Twin Lotus and connecting it to illusion is great, but don''t forget that you''re also a Feather Transformation Immortal Body, don''t forget to refine it. Yes, Eldest Senior Sister! Alright, you two can review this battle later, for now, let''s watch the fight between Little Meng and Man Gu. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These two have been fighting for so long? Tao Yaoye was surprised. She and Lu Yang had fought for such a long time, she didn''t expect that Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu could fight for even longer. Both of them are Body Cultivators, it''s not easy to distinguish victory. Lu Yang was not surprised. Meng Jingzhou''s Golden Core had extraordinary effects against demons and ghosts, but was ineffective against Man Gu, who was also a Body Cultivator. Man Gu held a demon beast leg bone, which was his war trophy from the dense forest, taken from a Nascent Soul Stage demon beast that he and Tao Yaoye had defeated together. As Man Gu swung the demon beast leg bone, howling and shouting, he resembled a wild man. His eyes were filled with madness and savagery. Lu Yang was puzzled; he had never seen Man Gu in such a state before. Moreover, this manner didn''t match Man Gu''s personality. Although Man Gu relied on brute force in fights, he had never been so crazy, as if he were hunting demon beasts in the wilderness. Meng Jingzhou was startled by Man Gu''s behavior, missed the initiative to fight, and was pressured from the start. He spent most of his energy on defense and seldom made attacks. Although Man Gu''s fighting style was wild, upon closer inspection, it seemed to be a refined form of fight which balanced both attack and defense, formed after countless trials and adjustments. Huh, this fighting style is familiar. It''s the same as those of the barbarians I''ve met. They swarm up with stones and bones and crush their enemies'' skulls! Fairy Eternity exclaimed excitedly at the familiar sight. Lu Yang was intrigued, This is the Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s way of fighting? But I heard that the Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s fighting style was lost? Indeed, the Barbarian''s lineage was severely interrupted and precious few records of ancient times remain. Have you forgotten? Man Gu''s bloodline has been blessed by me. Demon beasts can pass on their Divine Abilities and natural talents through their bloodline, naturally, I can do the same! When a demon beast reaches a certain realm, the inheriting force hidden in its bloodline will be unlocked, allowing the beast to learn its inherent Divine Ability. The Devouring of the Gluttonous Tribes and the Charming of the Nine-tailed Fox Tribe are examples of this principle. The purer the bloodline, the earlier the inheriting force will be activated. Right, what kind of Golden Core does Man Gu have? Lu Yang turned to ask Tao Yaoye, surely there was no longer a need for secrecy. It seems to be the same as me, a Golden Core that was never seen before. It appears to be called Ancestral Pill, which is able to summon ancestral spirits to assist in battle. So powerful?! was Lu Yang''s astonished reaction, Doesn''t this mean that the souls of the Ancient Barbarians still exist? Yun Zhi slowly shook her head: Not as you think. As for souls, only Immortals have the ability to persist for three hundred thousand years. Then what about Man Gu? Although the souls of Man Gu''s ancestors disintegrated and returned to heaven and earth, since they share the same bloodline as Man Gu, they sensed the existence of the Barbarian Tribe and partly reformed their lost souls from heaven and earth. Following the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, they descended into Man Gu''s body. However, controlling a body in this way is mostly instinctual and lacks intelligence. Lu Yang recalled Fairy Eternity, while somewhat similar, it was far less against the heavens than Fairy Eternity''s method. So, Meng Jingzhou''s opponent isn''t just Man Gu, but the entirety of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe? Lu Yang felt that Meng''s match was going to be tough. The Ancient Barbarian Tribe were companions to Fairy Eternity, encountering one another as frequently as one does meals, having vast and plentiful combat experience. Where could Meng measure up? On the stage, Meng Jingzhou was losing ground inch by inch, his Arhat Fist and the Shocking Heaven Six Forms were proving ineffective. Man Gu''s eyes were lifeless, completely taken over by the ancestors of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, fighting purely on instinct. In physical strength, Meng Jingzhou had a slight edge over Man Gu, but he couldn''t match Man Gu''s wealth of experience. The combat experience of the ancestors of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe added up to several hundred thousand years, how could Meng compete? Although Man Gu had the upper hand and was continuously pressing Meng Jingzhou, he was unable to truly defeat him in a short time. Doesn''t Meng Jingzhou seem a bit off? Meng Jingzhou felt as if he had fallen into a strange state, within his body, his two single Golden Elixirs sensed Man Gu''s Golden Core, as if agitated, they spun out of control, like two small suns heating up his body. His body became clear, his acupoints opened, each one was absorbing and emitting spiritual energy. As the two Golden Elixirs spun, Meng Jingzhou''s mind went blank, and his past experiences flooded into his mind one by one. His past experiences shrank to the utmost degree, then suddenly exploded out, his mind booming like thunder. Meng Jingzhou''s head swayed a bit, feeling as if the world was clearer than before. Did I just achieve enlightenment? Did I realize a set of boxing techniques? Meng Jingzhou clenched his fists, a little incredulous. He had heard that enlightenment was elusive, most cultivators never experienced it in their lifetimes. He had only reached the Golden Core Stage, had he already achieved enlightenment? And from the looks of it, it seemed that his twin single Golden Elixirs were assisting him in enlightenment? I knew it! My single Golden Elixirs are invincible! Meng Jingzhou mentally rehearsed the boxing set he had just realized, his expression becoming strange. This boxing technique seems to Hold up! Meng Jingzhou raised his hand, stopping Man Gu''s attack. I just realized a set of boxing techniques. If you, the ancestors of the Barbarian Tribe, insist on fighting, don''t blame me for using this boxing technique! Man Gu stood still, seemingly wanting to hear what Meng Jingzhou would say next. The boxing technique I realized involves the power of causality and curse, and also carries the resentment of my single lineage! Whoever is punched by me, will be like me in this lifetime, forever single. This is the Curse of Causality! I named it Single Curse Fist''! This should be the inherent ability of the Double Single Golden Core! If you are willing to let Man Gu get punched by this fist, then just keep attacking me! The ancestors of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe quickly jumped off the stage through Man Gu''s body to concede defeat. Their instinct alerted them that Meng Jingzhou was telling the truth! Chapter 315 – 314: The Way of the Fist is also the Law_1 Chapter 315: Chapter 314: The Way of the Fist is also the Law_1 He actually self-taught cursed fists? No, should I say curse magic instead? Even with their extensive knowledge, many senior brothers couldn''t help but be surprised. The path of curses is related to causality. Both causality and time are universally recognized in the Cultivation World as the most difficult divine abilities to comprehend, learn and understand. Unexpectedly, this Junior Brother Meng, at such a young age, self-taught and understood such a cruel curse magic skill. You''re actually asking if this is a fist technique or a magic skill, it''s clear you weren''t paying attention when Elder Sister was teaching! A cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Stage looked disdainfully at a cultivator in Nascent Soul Stage who had cried out in surprise earlier. No discipline at all, how are you planning to advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage in the future? The Younger Sister in the Nascent Soul Stage hesitated. She was well-known in the outer world for her knowledge and was renowned and admired as a talented girl. But in the Seek Dao Sect, these characteristics are useless. Who dares to call themselves knowledgeable in the Seek Dao Sect? Eldest Senior Sister has repeatedly stressed not to distinguish too clearly between fist techniques and magic skills. Fist techniques are lee'', magic skills are lee''. All these arts lead to the same end, if you want a clear distinction, how will you be able to comprehend all arts in the future? It''s exactly because many people have this kind of misconception that they''ll end up mastering powerful magic skills, which are far more powerful than their opponents, but then, their opponents find opportunities to engage in close combat and they get defeated. Close combat is what practitioners whose focus is on magic skill fear the most. They dedicate a long time honing their magic skills and neglect their physical strength. Once they''re caught in close combat, they wouldn''t even get a chance to cast their magic skills, let alone ensure their safety. The senior brother in Divinity Transformation Stage advised, So the best state is to use fist techniques to execute magic skills. This way, whether it''s a long-distance fight or close combat, there are no cracks. Right? The junior sister in the Nascent Soul Stage nodded. Indeed, that''s the logic. Though she''s energetic, practicing both fists and magic skills without neglecting either, after hearing what the senior brother said, she felt she should really reflect on herself. Eldest Senior Sister also praised Lu Yang, saying that he has achieved this point and has shown signs of different paths leading to the same goal. He''s much better than you and me. Although I don''t know to what extent Junior Brother Lu Yang has achieved, if Eldest Senior Sister praises him, he must have made some achievements in this aspect! Seniors lining up to challenge Lu Yang is one thing, recognizing Lu Yang''s talent is another. Lu Yang, Tao Yaoye, and others were astounded seeing Meng Jingzhou reach enlightenment and comprehend the Sterility Fists technique. Is there no justice in this fist technique? The most shocked one is Qin Yanyan. Before coming to the Seek Dao Sect, she was somewhat proud, thinking that she was only a little slower in cultivation progress than Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. As long she worked harder, she could catch up. She''s two months older than Li Haoran and has the same cultivation level as him. Li Haoran''s talent level can rank in the top ten among the younger generation, and she isn''t far off. She is fully qualified to become a disciple of the Five Great Immortal Sects. It''s just that she has Su Yiren as her tutor, so there''s no need for her to enter the Five Great Immortal Sects. She believed that even if she lagged behind top talents like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in the younger generation, the gap wouldn''t be too big. Just watching from the side, she should be able to learn something. Now looking at this, it would be a miracle if she could learn this. No wonder her ex-father, despite having the purest Fire Spirit Root, could only rank fifth in his generation. It''s really hard to get into the top four. Moreover, the top-ranked ones can make someone bald by using the Arhat Fist technique, and the second-ranked ones can make someone stay single for life using the Single Curse Fist technique. Are these two from the Seek Dao Sect or from the Suspension Temple? Fairy Eternity, impressed by Meng Jingzhou''s fist technique, sighed, So this is what they mean by each new generation surpasses the last, leading trends for hundreds of years.'' Lu Yang raised his eyebrows; this poem seems to be read like this, but he always felt that using it in this context might not be quite right? Does this fist technique have no limits? Tao Yaoye was puzzled. Man Gu''s Ancestral Pill was within the reasonable range, but it didn''t keep up with the cultivation level of the ancestors. Could Meng Jingzhou''s fist technique ignore cultivation level? Wouldn''t that make anyone who saw the fist technique run away? Eldest Senior Sister watched Meng Jingzhou on the arena, who was quite smug for a while. She then withdrew her gaze, shook her head gently, and explained to everyone, It''s not as exaggeratively powerful as you imagined. Meng Jingzhou is at the Golden Core Stage, so his fist technique can only be used on cultivators at the Golden Core Stage or below. Furthermore, he has to be careful about backlash. Backlash? Yes, take Li Haoran as an example. Li Haoran''s fiance is Su Yiren, who is a cultivator at the Unification Stage. So, Li Haoran''s marriage fate is tied to Su Yiren. Such a marital fate isn''t something that ordinary methods can sever. If Meng Jingzhou wants to use the Single Curse Fist on Li Haoran, he''ll be backlashed because he isn''t as powerful as Li Haoran''s marital fate. What will happen to Meng Jingzhou after he is backlashed? Lu Yang was curious. Could it make Meng Jingzhou single as well? If that''s the case, isn''t it the same whether there''s backlash or not? Eldest Senior Sister calculated and said, He might lose his causality with women for a while. Specifically, during this time, he won''t be able to interact with any women. He''ll avoid women due to various coincidences, or women will avoid him due to various coincidences. The Single Curse Fist seems to have major restrictions and risks of backlash. But think about it, who, like Li Haoran, has a fiance in the Unification Stage at such a young age? Li Haoran, who was listening by the side, was puzzled: Isn''t the biggest backlash of Senior Brother Meng''s fist technique being chased after using it? Lu Yang: Thinking about it, Lu Yang agreed. Meng Jingzhou''s fist technique can''t kill people, so anyone hit by this fist technique would swear to pursue Meng Jingzhou until death. Just now, Senior Brother Meng said that his fist technique came with his Golden Core. But I''ve never heard of a Single Golden Elixir coming with this kind of fist technique, right? Li Haoran was puzzled. He had looked through many notes on forming the golden core, including descriptions of the Single Body Golden Elixir, in order to form his golden core. Lu Yang pointed out the flaw in Li Haoran''s thinking, You got one thing wrong. Meng Jingzhou didn''t form a Single Golden Elixir, but two unprecedented Single Golden Elixirs. Li Haoran: ??? Lu Yang continued, If predecessors with Single Body Spirit Root didn''t realize this set of fist techniques, it shows that their singlehood is not as profound as Meng Jingzhou''s. Lu Yang, you''re slandering me again! This is obviously a manifestation of my extraordinary understanding! Meng Jingzhou, who had descended from the arena, glared at Lu Yang. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang spread his hands as if he didn''t say anything before. Man Gu slowly woke up and looked around blankly at the boisterous environment: Did I lose? He didn''t have any memory after asking his ancestors for help. Lu Yang replied sincerely, Your ancestors were worried about losing their only descendant, so they conceded. Huh? Man Gu blinked, not understanding what had just happened. Did Brother Meng have to use such a despicable move as monkey stealing peach to defeat him? It wasn''t that serious. Lu Yang, come back with me. After leaving these words, the Elder Sister went straight back to Sky Gate Mountain. The Seek Dao Sect disciples who were watching the battle dispersed. Some went back to practice, some went to Scripture Pavilion to read, some went on dates with junior sisters, each with their own duties. Lu Yang jogged a little and managed to catch up with Elder Sister''s pace. Eldest Senior Sister, has Fairy''s kitchen been moved back? Yes. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity''s eyes lit up. Chapter 317 – 316 Lu Yang is gone_1 Chapter 317: Chapter 316 Lu Yang is gone_1 Lu Yang deeply regretted having the thought of entering the kitchen earlier. After obtaining the imprint of Fairy Eternity, he felt a connection to the kitchen and could simply enter it with a thought. And so, with a thought, Lu Yang truly did enter the kitchen. Lu Yang attempted to run, forcefully pushing again the door. However, as a mortal, his low cultivation level made opening the door as impossible as a mayfly shaking a large tree. Even with his full strength, he couldn''t budge the door. It didn''t matter that he was a mortal; even an immortal wouldn''t make a difference. Why else could Yingtian Immortal and his group not leave? And why did they secretly beat up Immortal Jiuchong, who encouraged Fairy Eternity to cook, after they woke up? Everything had its reasons. Junior Brother, why are you running? Yun Zhi was bewildered. Fairy Eternity was the only one among the Five Immortals of the Ancients that could cook; she was the unique Immortal Chef. Why wouldn''t he treasure this opportunity? Moreover, the ancient inheritance was cut off, and nobody knew the cooking style of the ancient cultivators; only Fairy Eternity, a living fossil, could replicate the ancient culinary arts. Last time, when the Five Elements Sect visited, Fairy Eternity worked hard to prepare a large meal, but Yun Zhi hadn''t had a chance to taste it before the infuriated Sect Leader overturned the table. Regarding the matter of adding salt for twenty seconds, it must have been an ancient cooking habit. The dangerous cooking utensils of the Eternity Sect became so after they were given to the sect and were refined. Originally, the utensils weren''t dangerous. Additionally, this was a rare learning opportunity, and he should treasure it. An Immortal Cook, regardless of where they went, would always be welcomed. If Lu Yang could learn even a tenth of Fairy Eternity''s skills, he could access anywhere in the Central Continent with ease. Just as Lu Yang was about to explain, Fairy Eternity interrupted him. Indeed, why are you running? This is a rare opportunity for me to cook for you. This is a privilege reserved for immortals. Fairy Eternity furrowed her brow, dissatisfied with Lu Yang''s reaction. Then, it seemed as if she had an epiphany. Oh, I get it now. You think you''re beneath me, and you''re feeling guilty about having me cook for you, right? No problem at all. I don''t care about these trivial formalities. You''ve been with me all this time. Do you still not know what kind of person I am? Come on, let me borrow your body to cook, and I''ll return it immediately so it doesn''t interfere with your meals! Fairy Eternity was unable to touch physical objects and needed to borrow Lu Yang''s body temporarily. Junior Brother, let her borrow it, Eldest Senior Sister said, thinking Fairy Eternity''s request was reasonable. Lu Yang wanted to resist, but upon hearing Eldest Senior Sister''s words, he was momentarily stunned. Seizing the opportunity, Fairy Eternity took over Lu Yang''s body, much to her delight. Lu Yang could only watch helplessly as Fairy Eternity used his body. This body isn''t strong enough. It can''t withstand an explosion, let alone digest high-level dishes, Fairy Eternity commented with slight disdain. Lu Yang''s body was top-tier within the Golden Core Stage, but that was far insufficient for Fairy Eternity. Wait, why will there be an explosion while cooking? Lu Yang was on alert. Fairy Eternity found Lu Yang''s reaction strange: Isn''t it common that the ultimate delight bursts in your mouth when you take a bite? Lu Yang: Eldest Senior Sister silently agreed, taking note of Fairy Eternity''s words. These must be lessons from Fairy Eternity''s experiences, and as her successor, she needed to learn earnestly. You should study hard this time. I can groom you as my successor, Second-in-command of Eternity Sect told her. Second-in-command of Eternity Sect replied with utmost fear and apprehension. Your body can''t make complex dishes. Let me think Ah! How about scrambled eggs with tomato? Fairy Eternity rapidly came to a decision after some thought. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. If only she had said so earlier. Even he could cook that dish. It was so simple that Fairy Eternity couldn''t possibly cause any problems. What''s this pot filled with? Fairy Eternity inquired, lifting the lid off the pot. A horrid smell immediately assailed their senses. Within the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang staggered around dizzily before passing out. What''s in the pot Fairy Eternity was eagerly engrossed in her cooking and didn''t notice Lu Yang''s odd behavior. Since she had control over Lu Yang''s body, whether Lu Yang was conscious or unconscious would not affect Fairy Eternity''s ability to utilize his body. Look. When making scrambled eggs, you must stir hard like this. Fairy Eternity was busy teaching her cooking procedures, and Eldest Senior Sister was attentively listening. We use the egg to make scrambled eggs with tomato, and the remaining eggshell can be used to make soup; as the saying goes, the pot''s original essence retains the original food. This phrase was referring to this concept. Eldest Senior Sister nodded now and then, finding that the cooking methods from ancient times were very different from the current ones. There was much more for her to learn. Being the cultivator she was today, apart from her comprehension skills, her good habits of diligence and inquiry were also to be credited. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, nowadays, there is hardly anything left for her to learn. When Lu Yang finally regained consciousness, he found himself sitting in front of the dinner table. The food prepared by Fairy Eternity was neatly laid in front of him, and across from him sat Eldest Senior Sister, exhibiting an elegant demeanor. You''re awake? You''ve been running around in Guhuai Town, controlling the overall situation and even fought with Tao Yaoye without resting. I guess you were just exhausted, Fairy Eternity explained with a tinge of concern, worried that Lu Yang wouldn''t understand. The scrambled eggs with tomato Fairy Eternity cooked were indeed an eye-opener. The red eggs and yellow tomatoes mixed with charming, mouthwatering aromas wafting far. It was enough to make anyone''s mouth water. A homely dish was made to feel extraordinarily stunning by Fairy Eternity. Regarding the soup made with eggshells placed at the side, Lu Yang automatically ignored it. A feeling of hunger surged within Lu Yang. He reached out to pick up a piece of tomato and put it in his mouth. How is it? Is the egg delicious? Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang full of anticipation. Yeah, the egg? Lu Yang remembered the piece he picked up being red. Yes, I added some chili powder in the egg. Lu Yang: Fairy, how much chili powder did you add for the eggs to become as red as tomatoes! His eyes darkened, and the spiciness made him pass out again. He fell asleep again ah! It can''t be that he''s allergic to spiciness? Fairy Eternity was deeply worried. Yun Zhi, who knew that Lu Yang could tolerate spicy food, analysed the situation: The food likely contained immense spiritual essence which overwhelmed him when he consumed it. However, this can be beneficial, as it could slowly allow him to absorb the spiritual essence within the food and fortify his cultivation. Chili powder was indeed a rare treasure cherished by Fairy Eternity. I see. By the way, how was the food I made? Yun Zhi cautiously picked up an egg, chewed slowly and tasted the overwhelming spiciness, the spiritual essence within the chilli stimulating her taste buds. It left a lingering and unforgettable taste. Extremely delicious. That''s good to hear. I was worried my culinary skills had declined. Chapter 318 – 317: The Fifth Elders Ingenious Ideas_1 Chapter 318: Chapter 317: The Fifth Elder''s Ingenious Ideas_1 It''s a pity that Lu Yang didn''t learn my Fairy''s Boxing Style. Otherwise, he also wouldn''t have fallen into unconsciousness. Fairy Eternity found Lu Yang pleasing in all aspects except for his stubbornness in refusing to learn her boxing technique. Fairy''s Boxing Style? Yun Zhi gently repeated her words, put down her chopsticks, and looked on with great interest. It''s also known as the Health Preservation Boxing. Once mastered, it can turn one''s body into a medicine. You wouldn''t need to take any elixirs for illness or for Cultivation, and all toxins would cease to affect you. However, to master Fairy''s Boxing, one must first get the hang of over a thousand techniques like Arhat Fruit Fist, Boat-Fruited Sterculia Seed Fist, Ginseng Fist, and so on. Fuse them together, discard the false and preserve the true, remove the impurities and keep the essence. Use your body as a furnace to melt those over a thousand techniques into one. That will be the Fairy''s Boxing. Yun Zhi fell silent for a moment, then got up seriously and asked, Could you teach me, elder? Naturally, I can. When Lu Yang awoke, he had already left the kitchen. Awake now? How do you feel? Lu Yang thought, I''ve been knocked out by the spiciness, and you''re asking how I feel?'' My Cultivation Level is Barely having moved, Lu Yang realized his Cultivation Level had somewhat improved. It had risen from the early stages of Golden Core Stage to the mid-stage of Golden Core. He had not done anything at all. Hehe, do you think I merely made a normal plate of tomato scrambled eggs? How could it be, the tomato scrambled eggs I made can increase your Cultivation Level! The reason you think your Cultivation Level has not increased much is that you only took one bite. If you were to finish the entire dish, I guarantee you will advance to the late Golden Core Stage! Lu Yang felt that his steady and slow Cultivation was safer. If he were to follow Fairy Eternity''s theory and finish the whole dish, he was afraid he might directly ascend to immortality. Outside his Abode, Meng Jingzhou shouted at the top of his voice, Lu Yang, are you awake yet? I''m awake. Lu Yang stepped out of his Abode. The dazzling sunlight made him slightly uncomfortable. In front of the Abode''s door stood Meng Jingzhou, Li Haoran, and Qin Yanyan. Seeing that Lu Yang had awoken, Meng Jingzhou let out a sigh of relief, Finally, you''re awake now. You''ve been unconscious for three months! Lu Yang was amazed. He didn''t expect Fairy Eternity''s poison to be so potent. Li Haoran helplessly stated, Senior Brother Meng, Senior Brother Lu has only slept for two hours. Hey, Junior Brother Li, you shouldn''t have you spoiled my fun. Do you know how hard I tried to trick Lu Yang successfully. Qin Yanyan quietly observed this scene, wondering if the notable brilliance of geniuses like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stemmed from entwining deceit and trickery into their daily lives. Very likely. Let''s go, let''s go, let''s all go find the Fifth Elder together. Once Fifth Elder joins our Heaven''s Court, he will be a founding member! With Li Haoran leading the way, the group soon found the Fifth Elder who was currently refining magic instrument. The Fifth Elder threw his own Daoist robe into the fire for a fiery test. When the robe turned red-hot, the Fifth Elder emotionlessly reached out his hand to fetch it out of the fire. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Fifth Elder took a small hammer from his waist and carefully banged the outer part of the robe. Then, he dunked it into the water. A sizzling sound marked the end of the refining process. The Fifth Elder looked at the newly refined Daoist robe with satisfaction. He casually put it on, only then did he notice Lu Yang and the rest, who were watching from not far away. Ah, Little Lu. Fifth Elder, are you refining a garment? Lu Yang was slightly unsure, the process he had witnessed did not look like refining a garment, but rather refining some kind of metal magic instrument. I''m trying to combine a garment and a transit tool together. Combine them? Everyone heard this with a puzzling expression on their face; could these two things be related? Why aren''t they related? The Fifth Elder, as a Grandmaster in Refining, unraveled this mystery for everyone. The so-called transit tools, whether they''re carriages or flying boats, are all tools that facilitate your movement, correct? Carriages, flying boats, flying swords, they all have one thing in common, they all bear our weight. If that is the case, then why have we always been ignoring the most common object that bears our weightclothes? Upon thinking, Lu Yang found that this was indeed the case. Clothes, when worn on the body, from another perspective, aren''t they enveloping our bodies? People are carriers for clothes. That''s why I believe that clothes are the best transit tools. Take a look. The Fifth Elder maneuvered his spiritual power and the newly refined Daoist robe flew up, taking him along with it. The Fifth Elder made a turn mid-air, landed steadily, and continued speaking to everyone. Usually, only individuals at the Golden Core Stage can fly on their own. A special case would be Sword Cultivators, who can fly with swords during the Foundation Establishment Stage. So, if Foundation Establishment Stage Sword Cultivators can fly with swords, why can''t regular Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators fly with clothes? Of course, the method I''m currently using to refine clothes is overly complex. It''s not something that those at the Foundation Establishment Stage can master yet. Once I refine and simplify the process, register a patent, and promote it in the Cultivation World, won''t there be endless wealth flowing into the Refining Peak? The Fifth Elder said with great enthusiasm. When there''s more money in Refining Peak, they can buy more materials and refine better magic artifacts. Fifth Elder, you''re brilliant! Lu Yang sincerely praised, finding it to be highly feasible. The Seek Dao Sect has endless Spirit Stones, and it relies on talents in refining and pill-making like the Fifth Elder, Seventh Elder, especially in refining, which gained them a good reputation in the Cultivation World. Who is that girl? The Fifth Elder pointed at Qin Yanyan and asked. That is the daughter of Junior Brother Li''s ex-wife. Lu Yang explained. The Fifth Elder jumped in shock. When did his apprentice get married? It''s the daughter of my wife from the previous life! Li Haoran quickly added an explanation. Oh, it''s Qin Yanyan, Haoran mentioned you before. So you can be considered my granddaughter. Qin Yanyan: .. She somewhat regretted coming to the Seek Dao Sect as she seems to be of the smallest status here. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou frequently refer to her as their grandniece, and now she has directly become someone''s granddaughter. Just as Qin Yanyan wanted to say that the past life was past, and this life is the present, not to mix them up, she saw the Fifth Elder take out a magic artifact from his bosom. This is our first meeting, so I should give you something. I don''t have much of value on me, but I see you are a Talisman Cultivator. Here, take this Talisman Making Brush. There are eighteen common talismans engraved inside. When you run your spiritual power through it, it can instantly complete drawing them. It should be of some help to you. Qin Yanyan was shocked by the function of the magic Instrument. A Talisman Making Brush is a must-have for a Talisman Cultivator. She has one too, with ten kinds of talismans inside. That brush was made by a renowned refining master at the request of Su Yiren. The refining master said that a Golden Core-level Talisman making brush could at most engrave ten kinds of talismans. This this is too valuable, I can''t accept it. Take it. It''s just a small gadget that I refined during my leisure time. It''s not worth much. The Fifth Elder said generously. Looking at Qin Yanyan, Li Haoran felt a sour feeling. As he recalled, why did the master give a gift on meeting Qin Yanyan for the first time, but threw him into the magma the first time they met? Oh, why were you guys looking for me? The Fifth Elder suddenly recalled that Lu Yang and the others must have come looking for him for a reason. This is the thing, we established a sect called Heaven''s Court. It has a deep foundation, with the inheritance of ancient immortals, the support of influential families, someone who had once been in the half-step Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and someone who was the first-in-line successor of the Nine Nether Sect. We would like to invite Fifth Elder to become the Protector of our Heaven''s Court. Chapter 319 – 318: Deceiving the Nine Nether Sect is the Tradition of the Seek Dao Sect_1 Chapter 319: Chapter 318: Deceiving the Nine Nether Sect is the Tradition of the Seek Dao Sect_1 This Heaven''s Court is not widely known, yet its foundations are so profound? The Fifth Elder inhaled sharply. He had never heard of Heaven''s Court before. Seeing the Fifth Elder taken aback, Lu Yang continued, Aside from the above-mentioned foundation, Heaven''s Court will be expanding its recruitment soon. They already have two candidates. One is born with an Immortal body. It was because of this Immortal body that Immortal Jiuchong, the first immortal of ancient times, was able to achieve Immortality. The other enjoys the luck of the entire tribe and has an overwhelming fortune, excelling in both savagery and Confucian cultivation practices! Fifth Elder, what do you think? Would you like to join us? Initially, our Heaven''s Court''s planned to grow slowly to gain an advantage in the Great Era''s competition. However, we have caught the unwanted attention of the Nine Nether Sect. We need a protector to deal with the Nine Nether Sect! Lu Yang bowed, solemnly saying, If the Fifth Elder would extend a helping hand to our Heaven''s Court this time, we would be deeply grateful in the future! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Fifth Elder was silent for a moment. Just as Lu Yang thought he was about to agree, he heard him slowly ask: Has your Heaven''s Court registered itself with the Imperial Court? Lu Yang paused, Registered? Yes, the laws of Great Xia state that any established faction must register with the local government. Those that do not register are considered illegal and are strictly targeted. The previous Four Great Demon Sects and the current Three Great Demon Sects have not registered. Lu Yang: Seeing Lu Yang and others fall silent, the Fifth Elder began to laugh, All right, just say it, stop beating around the bush. What exactly happened? As a well-known disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, the Fifth Elder naturally wasn''t easily fooled by Lu Yang. What does the inheritance of ancient Immortals and the support of influential families refer to if not you guys? After the downfall of the Eternity Sect, Lu Yang received the inheritance of the Immortal Eternity. As the eldest son of the Meng Family, Meng Jingzhou''s expenditures could be considered as support from influential families. In his past life, Li Haoran was Qin Haoran, who had reached the Half Step Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Qin Yanyan''s father was Qin Haoran, so naturally, she is the first successor. With no further option, Lu Yang told the whole story. The Fifth Elder found it fascinating, his eyes shining with interest. You guys are quite resourceful, creating an entirely nonexistent Heaven''s Court, deceiving the Nine Nether Sect, establishing cooperation, and if you''re lucky, could even locate the Yaoyang Sect and the Ruthless Sect. The Fifth Elder''s face held a look of remembrance: Back then, the nine of us also did something similar. What happened? Lu Yang and the others looked at the Fifth Elder with curiosity. The Fifth Elder picked up a stone and casually refined it into a chair, instructing Lu Yang and the others to sit down. The chair looked thin, yet after being refined by the grandmaster of refining, the Fifth Elder, it was sturdy enough to withstand several hits from a Golden Core Stage cultivator. This happened around nine hundred years ago. The Eighth Brother pretended to be a low-ranking cultivator and traveled the world, dealing out justice. He happened upon a follower of the Nine Nether Sect. Instead of raising an alarm, he went with his nature and joined in their debauchery, whoring and gambling day and night. Most of the time it was Eighth Brother who paid for these vices. This quickly won over the trust of the Nine Nether Sect member. The Eighth Elder. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou didn''t have much interaction with him, but they were left with a deep impression. After all, the Eighth Elder had dared to sell the admission exam questions to Meng Jingzhou twenty years prior, assuring him they were the real deal. What happened next? The Nine Nether Sect member then asked where the Eighth Brother, being a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, was getting all his Spirit Stones from. The Eighth Brother replied that they discovered a pill formula that could extend lifespan. The improvement might not be significant, but it was enough to drive those cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan into a frenzy. The Eighth Brother also said it was inside information from their organization and he wouldn''t have told him if they weren''t such good buddies. However, the Lifespan Extender Pill had a low output, and its demand far exceeded its supply. Therefore, a substantial amount of Spirit Stones was needed to buy the ingredients and increase production. The Eighth Brother said their organization was short of funds. He asked if he could borrow some. It wouldn''t be a free loan; he assured that the capital would be returned after a year, plus twenty percent interest. The member of the Nine Nether Sect was tempted, but still skeptical, and initially only invested tens of thousands of Spirit Stones. After a year, the Eighth Brother returned the capital right on time, along with the twenty percent interest. The Nether Sect member continued to test for three years, and each year saw the same results. Eventually, this matter was discovered by the member''s superior, who also wanted to invest. He asked the Eighth Brother if it was possible. The Eighth Brother said he needed to ask his superiors, then brought out Old Nine, who is your Master. Your Master agreed to the investment, and subsequently, the member''s superior invested for five years, doubling his assets, much to his delight. There is no wall in the world that blocks all winds, and this matter was eventually discovered by the Master of the Nine Nether Sect. The Master didn''t inform anyone else but cautiously proposed to observe the pill refining process. Old Eight and Old Nine called us over to fake the pill refining scene, and our oldest brother pretended to be a tester using the pill. After the Master''s observation, he thought our group of nine was quite trustworthy. He first threw his own Spirit Stones into the mix and made a lot of money. Even though he made quite a lot of money, the Master felt it was not enough. He set his sights on the treasury of the Nine Nether Sect. He planned to use the funds from the treasury for investments and return the treasury''s Spirit Stones after obtaining the profits a year later, keeping the profits for himself. Wouldn''t that be perfect? The Master used a portion of the treasury and made more money. Still unsatisfied, he decided to use almost half of the treasury for investment. And then we ran away with the money. Don''t tell anyone about this. Even your grandmaster doesn''t know about this matter, the Fifth Elder reminded them. Qin Yanyan was puzzled, The Spirit Stones you returned to the Nine Nether Sect as bonus, come from the Seek Dao Sect, didn''t they? How can grandmaster not know about it? The Fifth Elder shook his head, There''s no need to use the Seek Dao Sect''s money. In the whole process, only the Eighth Brother''s Spirit Stones were used, and that was only in the beginning when he was scamming the member. Qin Yanyan was even more puzzled. The Fifth Elder had a lot of patience for this disciple, Think about it, when we handed out the bonus, weren''t there other members from the Nine Nether Sect investing in us? Qin Yanyan nodded her head. So, couldn''t we just return money borrowed from new investors to the previous investors? Enlightened, Qin Yanyan exclaimed, Wait a minute. This is a scam, isn''t it? I also asked the Eighth Brother the same question. The Eighth Brother said how can it be a scam? We simply failed in the business, the invested capital was lost, which is normal in business. If anyone felt wronged, they could report us to the imperial court. We''ve done nothing wrong, so we have nothing to fear. Besides, if there are any crimes to be committed, it''s the Master of the Nine Nether Sect misappropriating funds. Qin Yanyan: Lu Yang noticed that Li Haoran, standing to one side, looked strangely troubled. What''s wrong? he asked. Li Haoran, with a conflicted expression, looked at his Master, The Master who was scammed was so angry he died from heart failure. Then Qin Haoran took over as Master and found that the Nine Nether Sect''s finances had significant issues. The Master who died didn''t know who had tricked him until his death. Chapter 320 – 319 Learn to Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth_1 Chapter 320: Chapter 319 Learn to Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth_1 The wealth accumulated over ten thousand years by the Nine Nether Sect had been emptied out by the ten thousand year swindling of the Seek Dao Sect, causing the death of their Master. They had lost both their wealth and manpower. After its leader''s death, the Nine Nether Sect faded into nothingness in the next nine hundred years. Survival of the fittest, perhaps this was the harsh reality of the Cultivation World Oh please. Lu Yang couldn''t help himself from interrupting his own narration. Isn''t aggression and plunder the rule in the brutal world of cultivation? Then why does it look more like financial scamming here? What happened to the claim of power being supreme? The mystery surrounding the Nine Nether Sect''s downfall thousands of years ago was finally solving today, and Li Haoran didn''t quite know what to say. Although the previous two masters of the sect had no real connection to him, he felt like he should, perhaps, make a statement? He began to clap. Good riddance to everyone in the Nine Nether Sect, they deserved their downfall! Fifth Elder cleared his throat twice: In any case, I agree to your proposition of becoming the Protector of Heaven''s Court. According to you, our branch of the Heaven''s Court is in a barbecue shop in Yanjiang County, when do we set off? How about we set off tomorrow? The night is full of dreams, Lu Yang suggested. Alright. Oh, also, remember to disguise yourself, Elder. It would be bad if someone from the Nine Nether Sect recognized you, Lu Yang reminded him. Previously, they''d come into contact with members of the Nine Nether Sect using fake names and appearances. Piece of cake. Although my disguising skills aren''t as proficient as Old Nine''s, I can still handle the folks from the Nine Nether Sect. They might even send someone at the Unification stage this time, who can see through your disguises in one glance. Before we set off, let me disguise all four of you. It seemed the Fifth Elder was quite experienced in this aspect. After parting ways with the Fifth Elder, Lu Yang didn''t forget to expand the members of Heaven''s Court. He wanted to invite Tao Yaoye and Man Gu to join Heaven''s Court and pretend to be ancient geniuses in Yanjiang County. Unfortunately, when Lu Yang went to them, he found out that Tao Yaoye and Man Gu were in seclusion. Senior Sister told Lu Yang that Tao Yaoye and Man Gu were consolidating their Golden Core realms and wouldn''t be free for a while. By the way, Fairy, could you teach me some magic skills or divine abilities? You know, something ancient-looking that screams from the ancient era'' at a glance? Lu Yang explained, Think about it, I''m posing as an ancient genius, so if I keep using modern techniques, I might give myself away. Fairy Eternity gazed silently at Lu Yang, thinking to herself, None of your techniques look modern. Is it the Shrinking Ground Into Inches or the Tree Growing Spell?'' However, she was a considerate fairy and didn''t voice any discouraging words. Sure thing. I have an ancient Qi Refinement technique here. It allows you to gather the spiritual notes of Heaven and Earth, the morning and evening''s radiance, to process and ingest it, resulting in longevity and everlasting youth. The Qi Refinement stage is derived from this ancient technique. While Immortal Jiuchong was proving himself to be the first person to become an Immortal, he referenced many ancient texts, one of which mentioned this ancient Qi Refinement technique. Using his Immortal magic he surmised that, when practiced to its fullest, it could refine the nebulous purple Qi, an overwhelmingly powerful force. However, this is purely theoretical, I''ve never seen anyone manage to do it. Lu Yang shook his head: This won''t do. If I don''t get a chance to use it in front of people from the Nine Nether Sect, they won''t be able to tell that it''s an ancient Qi Refinement technique. How about the Dragon Transformation Manual? The dragons possess a formidable physical body. By practicing this technique, the practitioner can partially transform'' into a dragon and gain some of the talents the dragons have, like summoning rain and stirring up the sea. Yingtian Immortal had studied the Dragon Transformation Manual. He is so far the highest achiever in this technique, able to transform completely into a dragon. Even the dragons themselves refer to him as Ying Dragon''. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang''s eyes lit up: Hey, this is good, how do I learn it? Let me think, I think you should initially soak yourself in dragon''s blood for three days. Although there is a chance of your body swelling like Yingtian Immortal''s, since I will be guiding you, there shouldn''t be any issue Oh right, is there a short supply of dragon''s blood in your era? In the ancient period, to acquire dragon''s blood, one would either force it out of a dragon through strength, kill a stray true dragon, or, like Yingtian Immortal, be recognized by the dragons for their potential, making them willing to invest in you. I do have dragon''s blood. Seek Dao Sect was sure to have dragon''s blood, but the problem was that they were setting off tomorrow. You couldn''t possibly soak in dragon''s blood on the way, let alone for three days. Fairy Eternity had mentioned before that it could lead to the same consequences as Yingtian Immortal''s experience. Is there anything else? How about the divine ability of the Taotie clan, Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth? Lu Yang was startled. The Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth technique of the Taotie clan was well known. He had heard of it from his master before he had begun cultivation. It was said that this technique was capable of absorbing souls, spiritual energy, the sun, moon, stars, space, and everything in the world! If he could learn it, that would certainly be a good thing. But isn''t this the innate divine ability that only the Taotie clan can learn? Can I learn it too? As always, Fairy Eternity was full of confidence, patting her chest and saying, You make it sound like it is difficult. With my guidance, what can''t you learn? Then I''ll learn this! Lu Yang made up his mind, eagerly waiting to learn his new skill. Lu Yang found a spacious area far from the kitchen on Sky Gate Mountain where Fairy Eternity appeared in person to instruct him. To learn Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, the most important thing is to have the desire to devour, it is the key. Why are the Taotie clan such gluttons? It''s because their desire to devour is innate, uncontrollable! Close your eyes and imagine yourself being very hungry, desiring food. Lu Yang followed Fairy Eternity''s instructions, imagining himself as a mortal with an empty stomach, starving and salivating at the thought of food. He imagined a plate of delicious food in front of him For example, tomato scrambled eggs. Instantly, he no longer felt hungry. He opened his eyes to see Fairy Eternity watching him with a tilted head. What''s wrong? the innocent-looking Fairy asked. Nothing, a minor mistake, let''s imagine again. Lu Yang banished the scrambled egg with tomatoes from his mind, picturing instead a plate of mouthwatering, aromatic dishes: Beautifully glazed roasted pork knuckles, snails with firm meat and spicy flavors, noodles with hot oil chili Lu Yang wiped his mouth. He was genuinely hungry now. Fairy Eternity''s voice floated to his ears at the right moment, Remember the incantation that I''m reading out. Do not try to memorize it. Instead, understand it. Imagine its meaning on a deeper level. Then came the ancient and difficult language. Perhaps because Lu Yang''s hunger harmonized with the incantation, even though it was still incomprehensible, he no longer found it abrasive. From noon until evening, Lu Yang kept his hungry state to comprehend the incantation. Gradually, he felt more and more familiar with the incantation until it almost seemed as if he understood its implication C to eat. He opened his eyes again, and an urge rose in his heart as he chanted the incantation silently and looked at the ground beneath him. He wanted to eat earth. Wait wait, why do I want to eat the earth?! Lu Yang suddenly realized something was off. Fairy Eternity, reclining on the ground, propped up by her arms, said matter-of-factly, Congratulations, you''ve mastered the Ground-Eater''. Chapter 321 – 320 History of the Taotie Clan_1 Chapter 321: Chapter 320 History of the Taotie Clan_1 Ground-Eater? Lu Yang bent over to pick up a piece of mud from the ground, resisting the urge to swallow it, then tossed it back. Fairy Eternity hopped up from the ground with a laugh, Yes, Ground-Eater is literally about eating dirt. Is that so hard to understand? Fairy Eternity felt that Lu Yang''s intellect might be inferior to her own, but understanding this should be quite simple, shouldn''t it? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang: So your Ground-Eater is to be taken literally? Seeing Lu Yang''s confused expression, Fairy Eternity sighed slightly, feeling fortunate that she was there in his Spiritual Space to offer him advice. Otherwise, Lu Yang''s naive mind could be easily deceived. She further explained, Though Taotie is known as one of the four fiends of antiquity, that reputation came later. Initially, they were a miserable lot. They had big appetites but no real ability, always starving, and their weakness prohibited hunting, leading to a vicious cycle. The Taotie clan could not fast. Their life was all about eating. Desperate with hunger, they would eat anything, even tree bark and leaves. But those weren''t filling or nutritious. Perhaps their ancestors felt sympathy for them. A genius emerged from the Taotie clan who was talented in cultivation and clever. That Taotie creature thought, since eating is inherently necessity, if I can ingest tree bark and leaves, why can''t I eat the earth itself? It isolated itself for three days, without drinking a drop of water. It was on the brink of starvations, seeing its past life flash before its eyes. It assumed its end was near but then remembered its clan, its family and its emaciated brothers and sisters, their fervent expectations. It felt it could not just fall into oblivion like this, it had to fight back! Finding hope in the shadow of death, it combined all its life-learning instincts through an insatiable will to survive, thus creating a great divine skill Devour the sky and Swallow the Earth! This divine skill transformed into the power of their bloodline, becoming an innate part of the Taotie''s heritage. From then on, every Taotie would automatically acquire this divine skill, vying to consume the earth. Wait a minute. I heard that the Taotie clan''s Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth could even shatter space. From your description, it doesn''t sound like it could do that? Lu Yang couldn''t help but question. This story did not match what he had read in books. Fairy Eternity glared at Lu Yang, indignant: Man, you really have no patience. Just listen to the rest of the story! Please continue. Fairy Eternity, full of smug satisfaction, uttered a satisfied That''s more like it, and continued her story: The reason the Taotie clan lived such miserable lives and had generally low cultivation levels was because they had no energy left for cultivation. Once they started to eat their fill, they had surplus energy to cultivate. The racial cultivation talent of the Taotie clan could easily rival the top-tier demon beast clans, such as the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Tribe, Kun Peng Clan, Qiongqi Clan, and so on. The Taotie clan cultivated rapidly. Another reason for this was that eating dirt really could make one stronger. The better the quality of the earth, the more rapid their cultivation rate. There was even a time when the price of black soil skyrocketed because of their consumption of it. The soil in the medicine garden of the Seek Dao Sect is of good quality. You could try it and I guarantee it would boost your cultivation speed! I''ll think about it. Taking advantage of Lu Yang''s pretense of consideration, Fairy Eternity continued, As the Taotie clan''s cultivation levels rapidly advanced, they began to make a name for themselves within the demon race. Eventually, they became more than just talented; the overall strength of their race was considered on par with the top tier clans. And this paved the way for their reputation as one of the four fiends. Later, when the Taotie clan became prosperous, they felt that as a noble clan, constantly eating dirt was a beneath them. So, they modified the skill of Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth to absorb everything, just as you see it now. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment, then asked, Fairy, why did you not teach me the version of Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth that came later? Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang curiously, not understanding his question, Isn''t that what you asked for? You wanted the most ancient skill, especially one that clearly holds an air of antiquity? This skill is genuinely ancient, even for me. I learned about it from ancient books and through the exaggerated storytelling of Qilin Immortal. I''m just relaying what I know to you. Let me tell you, this move is almost forgotten. Even the Taotie clan might not have anyone who knows it. If you hadn''t begged me, I wouldn''t have taught you. Lu Yang: Thanks a lot. Does this skill only allow for eating dirt? Lu Yang asked hopefully. Of course not. Really? Lu Yang felt delighted thinking that Fairy was reliable after all. Try having a bite of dirt and see. It surely will be very dry and hard to swallow. If you drink water, it will turn into mud, which is also hard to swallow and can stick in your throat. That''s where Devour the Sky'' comes in, to help swallow the earth. After eating dirt, you can use spiritual essence as water, swallow surrounding spiritual energy to help gulp the earth down. With a gulp, it''s all swallowed! So this is a combo skill? What do you mean? The founder is a genius of the Taotie clan. It''s only natural for him to think all the details through, isn''t it? Of course, you can also use Devour the Sky separately, to absorb spiritual essence. Let me try. Lu Yang silently recited the method''s incantation, opened his mouth, and true enough, a vast amount of spiritual energy flooded in, filling his entire body. Lu Yang started to cough, feeling choked, I choked myself up, it feels like I can''t breathe. My body instinctively closed my mouth and started to cough. You''re absorbing spiritual energy too fast. With your current cultivation level, you can''t absorb it this quickly. Lu Yang, taking her advice, circulated his cultivation methods to calm the spiritual energy in his body, he opened his mouth and deliberately slowed down the absorption of spiritual energy. The spiritual energy tasted as sweet as nectar, which, after being digested in the stomach, spread throughout his body, bringing an indescribable comfort. Ah, this feels good~ Lu Yang couldn''t help but exclaim. Wait, the feeling of absorbing spiritual energy just now, wasn''t it the same as using a Gathering Spirit Array? You guessed right, the original Gathering Spirit Array used by our human race was created based on this skill. Fairy Eternity disclosed another ancient secret. The various arts of cultivation, such as talismans and array methods, were all things the ancient human race imitated from nature, or from demon beasts. This includes imitating the Taotie clan. No wonder Hold on. Even if I learn this version of Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, it''s useless. Who now would know about the Taotie clan''s past and recognize that me eating dirt signifies Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth? Lu Yang suddenly realized that while it was true this skill was ancient, if it were too ancient, there would be a problem if nobody recognized it. He even doubted whether anyone from Fairy Eternity''s era would know about these things! Fairy Eternity hesitated, So, do you want to learn the current version of Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth? Lu Yang nodded vigorously. Fairy Eternity breathed a sigh of relief, Then that''s easy. What do you mean? I don''t know how. Because she didn''t know, Lu Yang didn''t need to learn it. It was that simple. Chapter 322 – 321: Fairy Eternity Suppresses Little Medicinal Kings_1 Chapter 322: Chapter 321: Fairy Eternity Suppresses Little Medicinal Kings_1 Seek Dao Sect, medicine garden. Under the cover of night, Uncle Ba, as always, was guarding the medicine garden. He created a clone, positioned it opposite him, and started playing chess with himself. Uncle Ba. A familiar voice echoed beside Uncle Ba''s ear. Little Lu? What brings you to the garden this late? Cultivators don''t really abide by day and night, but most disciples rarely visit the medicine garden at night. Lu Yang, looking a bit embarrassed, spoke, Do you have any valued or rare Medicinal ingredients? Mud. What do you want mud for? To eat. Uncle Ba: . He''d heard that Yun Zhi often went against conventional norms and had a tendency to torture people. Was Lu Yang being tortured to this extent now? No, I''ve been cultivating a technique that allows one to eat earth. I thought I might taste some to see what it''s like. Uncle Ba stroked his chin, sizing Lu Yang up and down, I remember the last time you came to the medicine garden, you practiced a technique to shrink the earth. Now, coming again, you''re practicing a technique to eat earth. Are you transmitting the skills of an earthworm? Shrinking earth, eating earth these were specialties of the Silver Ring King Worm. Lu Yang seriously replied: I have received this from an ancient heritage. An ancient earthworm? Without delving into this any further C honestly, nothing that the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect did surprised Uncle Ba. He himself had gone through a similar journey. He commented, Alright, this is not your first time in the garden. The earthworm couple is resting; another earthworm couple is enjoying their honeymoon. You can go into the garden by yourself to find some soil around the area of Little Medicinal Kings. Just as Lu Yang was about to enter the medicine garden, Uncle Ba stopped him: By the way, have you ever been in love? No. Uncle Ba uttered an acknowledgment and then asked, Do you know what girls like to hear the most? Lu Yang immediately asked Fairy Eternity in his Spiritual Space, What do you like to hear from others? Praise me for being beautiful and intelligent. Lu Yang turned back to Uncle Ba and said, Praise her for being beautiful and intelligent. Uncle Ba, deep in thought, said: I see, you can go in now. Returning to the medicine garden after a long absence, Lu Yang made his familiar way over to the dwelling of the Little Medicinal Kings. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the giant Enlightenment Tree, the Little Medicinal Kings were holding hands, dancing and singing around a bonfire. What a smell, it''s so aromatic Ginseng King, your whiskers are on fire! Help me put it out. The Little Medicinal Kings swarmed over, stomping and kicking at the ginseng doll. Not before too long, they managed to put out the fire, but not without giving the doll quite a beating. Lu Yang, are you here? The Enlightenment Tree was the first to notice Lu Yang''s arrival and greeted him with a cheery holler. Is it Lu Yang? Hearing the Enlightenment Tree speak, the Little Medicinal Kings also noticed Lu Yang''s arrival. The Little Medicinal Kings were bouncing joyfully around Lu Yang''s feet, looking very pleased. Lu Yang shrank his body and glanced over the Little Medicinal Kings that he hadn''t seen in months: Ginseng Baby, Three-Leafed Star Grass, Time Termination Flower, and Kirin Immortality Medicine. The Little Medicinal Kings were even more delighted to see that Lu Yang was willing to become as tall as them, So, how is the plan to counterattack the female major demon going? The last time they parted, Lu Yang tricked the Little Medicinal Kings by saying he also despised the female major demon Yun Zhi, and wanted to join forces with them to counterattack her. At that time, Lu Yang didn''t know the strength of Eldest Senior Sister, he thought she was just at the peak of Unification, and believed that he could surpass her given a few thousand years of cultivation. However, now it seems that even if he cultivated for thousands of years, and Fairy Eternity resurrected, they may not be a match for Eldest Senior Sister. I knew, Lu Yang, that you also want to teach Miss Yun a lesson! Fairy Eternity, as if finding like-minded friends, excitedly left the spiritual space. Eh, a soul body, human race, who are you? The Ginseng Baby crossed its arms with great confidence. He had heard and seen the events of strong souls residing inside human cultivators, those strong souls are at most on the Transcendance Tribulation stage. What does the Transcendance Tribulation stage count as, could they live without the Little Medicinal Kings? Little Medicinal child, show respect to this fairy, do you know who I am! Fairy Eternity, as the head of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, had seen all kinds of things. Little Medicinal Kings were nothing to her, she could have them whenever she wanted, and there were countless Little Medicinal Kings willing to follow her, but she just didn''t bother to nurture them. Fairy Eternity slightly released her aura, that shocked the Little Medicinal Kings into sitting on their asses, as if the person in front of them has an innate suppression on them. You, you, you, who are you! The Enlightenment Tree was also greatly shocked, it didn''t know who the soul body in front of it was, but instinct made it inexplicably panicked about Fairy Eternity. Under the panic, there was a hidden desire. The Little Medicinal Kings could live for a long time, but they could never shake off the bondage of lifespan, one day they would reach the end of their life. On the other hand, the Eternity Dao Fruit was a symbol of everlasting existence and immortality, the lifelong pursuit of the Little Medicinal Kings, it had a natural suppression on them. For instance, the Herbal Celestial Grass that put Lu Yang in a tough fight in the secret forest before, Fairy Eternity had wanted to teach it a lesson and released the aura of Eternity to suppress the Herbal Celestial Grass when she saw Lu Yang being bullied. However, she didn''t do anything afterwards because Lu Yang entered the enlightened state. I was Fairy Eternity, the head of the Five Immortals of the Ancients from three hundred thousand years ago, and I am currently the only guest elder of Seek Dao Sect, invited by Miss Yun herself with utmost respect! I was also the very first immortal in ancient times, who established the Heavenly Court, and was the supreme Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court Dao Celestial Emperor! Wow, you are so amazing! The Little Medicinal Kings were shocked by Fairy Eternity''s multiple identities, and they looked at Fairy Eternity in awe. Hehe, now you know how amazing I am, right? When I have fully recovered my strength, I will lead you to attack Yun Zhi, to let her know who is the strongest! The Little Medicinal Kings clapped their hands in approval, thinking that Fairy Eternity was very powerful and self-confident. So, Fairy, are you currently recovering your strength inside Lu Yang''s body? You are partially correct, not only am I recovering my strength inside Lu Yang''s body, but I have also set up various tests to let Lu Yang undergo trials. After the trials, I will regard him as my successor! I let Lu Yang experience the feeling of having power, making him the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect for three days, holding all power and being unparalleled. After three days, Lu Yang''s senior brothers and sisters were all lining up to see Lu Yang! I guided his cultivation, shared with him about ancient secrets, taught him the great Divine Ability Heaven and Earth in an Inch'' and Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth'', made use of his body to challenge higher levels and cultivate his invincible character. Lu Yang successfully condensed the Invincible Elixir, the first Golden Core of all time, is due to my guidance! The Little Medicinal Kings were dumbfounded, thinking that Lu Yang was really lucky to become the successor of a fairy, and have the fairy share all her knowledge with him. What a great fortune! Although they had never heard of the Invincible Elixir, but being titled as the first Golden Core of all time by the fairy, it goes without saying how potent it would be. Lu Yang opened his mouth, intending to say that Fairy Eternity was talking nonsense, but upon careful thought, it seemed that what Fairy Eternity said was all true. Who did she learn this from? Lu Yang cut off Fairy Eternity''s self-praise, and said, We came to the medicinal garden to see if there are any particularly valuable soils here that can be used for cultivation. Chapter 323 – 322: The Origin of the Kirin Immortality Medicine_1 Chapter 323: Chapter 322: The Origin of the Kirin Immortality Medicine_1 Since when do humans need to use precious soil for cultivation? The Ginseng Doll was surprised. In its memory, even among cultivators who specifically practiced earth attribute magic skills, none had ever asked them for soil. The medicinal garden lacked everything, everything but soil. Especially for them, the Little Medicinal Kings, who all used the precious soil that couldn''t be bought with a mountain of gold. Wait for me. The Ginseng Doll dropped this phrase before quickly running into the wooden house. There was the sound of rummaging before it came out holding four iron shovels. The four of us will dig for some rare soil, to see which one Lu Yang will use. It kept one shovel for itself and divided the remaining three shovels amongst the three Little Medicinal Kings. The four Little Medicinal Kings scattered, disappearing in the blink of an eye, leaving behind only the Enlightenment Tree, Lu Yang, and Fairy Eternity. The Ginseng Doll was the first to return, its roots cupping a pile of dark, black soil: Here, this is black soil, do you want it? Lu Yang had often heard of this kind of soil. It was a soil that could nourish any spiritual plant to thrive. The lands cultivated by the Green-eyed Buffalo people were made up of this black soil. This isn''t the black soil you see outside. This is the source of the black soil. It can be used for cultivation, and also for improving the quality of the surrounding soil, turning it into black soil. What you see outside is black soil that has been assimilated by the source soil, or you could say what you see are derivatives of the black soil. These derivatives have a limit in terms of cycles and time. After a few uses, they will degrade back to their original soil state. What I have in my hand is the real black soil; it never changes. The Ginseng Doll looked quite pleased. This was their favorite kind of soil among the Little Medicinal Kings. It''s that amazing? Lu Yang grabbed a handful, closed his eyes, and stuffed it into his mouth. He opened his mouth and swallowed the black soil. The Ginseng Doll and Enlightenment Tree were stunned, staring wide-eyed. They were still pondering how Lu Yang was going to cultivate with the soil; had he just eaten it directly? How does it feel? How does it feel? Fairy Eternity asked hastily. Lu Yang smacked his lips, savoring the sensation: Nothing''s changed. My cultivation level hasn''t increased, the speed of spiritual essence within my body hasn''t changed, my strength did not increase, my agility did not improve, my spiritual sense strength hasn''t changed. Maybe the amount wasn''t enough, eat some more? Fairy Eternity suggested. Lu Yang thought it made some sense. He quickly consumed all the black soil the Ginseng Doll had brought, even going so far as to complete a full cycle of his cultivation method: Still no change. Fairy Eternity pondered carefully before analyzing: It''s possible that the black soil''s function is to improve talent, for example allowing someone with Three Spirit Roots to become someone with Dual Spirit Roots, and someone with Dual Spirit Roots to become someone with a Single Spirit Root. You already have a Single Spirit Root, the best possible talent, there''s no room left for improvement. Lu Yang looked suspiciously at Fairy Eternity: Fairy, have you ever eaten it? What do you mean? How could a top Ancient beauty like me eat soil? Moreover, by the time I mastered this divine ability, I had already become immortal. I was at the peak of cultivation, why would I need to eat soil? Lu Yang interrupted Fairy Eternity''s boasting: Hold on a minute, where did this top ten Ancient beauty stuff come from? I''ve never heard of such a ranking? Am I not the most beautiful woman of ancient times? Looking at Fairy Eternity''s flawless radiant face, Lu Yang nodded. If there''s a first, there must be a tenth, correct? Lu Yang nodded again. Although I don''t know who the top ten beauties of ancient times are, since there''s a tenth-ranking, there must be a top ten, right? So, you made it up? How can you say that I made it up? I''m just stating something that definitely exists! Besides, it''s certain that there are three people in the top ten ancient beauties: the two wives of Qilin Immortal, and my most devoted follower, Qinghe. Qilin Immortal? At this moment, the Kirin Immortality Medicine arrived carrying another type of soil, just in time to hear Fairy Eternity talking about the Qilin Immortal. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Fairy, the Qilin Immortal you mentioned Does he have anything to do with me? Seeing the Kirin Immortality Medicine''s anxiety, Lu Yang suddenly recalled the rumor the Ginseng Doll had shared with him. The rumor said there were no Qilins in the world, and that all the Qilin''s people had seen were actually Kirin Immortality Medicine. The Little Medicinal Kings also didn''t know whether there was a real Qilin in the world. Lu Yang once thought the same, until he learned about the existence of the Qilin Immortal from Fairy Eternity, which shattered that lie. Only then did Lu Yang realize that the knowledge he took for granted, such as the titles of the Four Immortals of the Ancients, was not known by many, even amongst the medical practitioners in the Unification realm. Even the long-lived Little Medicinal Kings didn''t know about it. Could it be that Fairy Eternity was truly my golden finger? Qilin Immortal is the only Qilin in the world, and also the only immortal of the Demon Race. As for you, the Kirin Immortality Medicines The Kirin Immortality Medicine asked eagerly: How did we come into existence? When the blood of the Qilin Immortal dropped on a spiritual plant, the plant was affected by the immortal blood and transformed into a Qilin. The Kirin Immortality Medicine immediately felt a rise in its status as its medicial stalk stiffened. Lu Yang was surprised: Did the Qilin Immortal get injured after attaining immortality? Who was the enemy? Was there a terrifying existence that could threaten the ancient immortals in ancient times? Was Fairy Eternity always worried since my cultivation level was too low and didn''t tell me, planning to wait until my cultivation level improved before telling me? Fairy Eternity tries so hard, what a pity it was still discovered by me! Should I pretend to know nothing, or continue asking? Fairy Eternity was equally puzzled: I wasn''t present at the time, and I''m not clear about the specifics. It was during Qilin Immortal''s wedding. The three of them, Ying Tian and the others, beat up Qilin Immortal and he lost a lot of blood. What were they doing on such a joyous occasion? I don''t understand them. Is this what they call wedding pranks? Lu Yang: Isn''t it because you caused trouble with the immortal fruit at the wedding, instigating a cooking competition between the two top chefs using your dragon and phoenix cooking skills, and made Ying Tian and the others taste test them? Afterward, Ying Tian and the others thought the source of trouble was the Qilin Immortal, so they taught Qilin Immortal a good lesson, right? So the Kirin Immortality Medicine appeared at that time. This Kirin Immortality Medicine in the garden is the offspring of that first one. A battle between immortals? The Enlightenment Tree and the Ginseng Doll gasped in shock. They never expected that even during ancient times, immortals could meet with misfortune. They automatically filled in the gaps in Fairy Eternity''s story with their imaginations: During ancient times, when Qilin Immortal got married, all the demons came to pay their respects. Three immortals, who were at odds with Qilin Immortal, deliberately provoked him on his joyous day. For the sake of his beloved and dignity, Qilin Immortal did not back down and fought back fiercely. With his supreme immortal power, he stirred up waves and shocked the world, leaving an imprint on the ancient timeline! This battle defended his unique standing as the sole immortal amongst the Demon Race! Seeing immortals bleed, one could imagine how fierce the battle was! A truly fitting Immortal War! This Fairy Eternity really did not consider them as outsiders, casually revealing a corner of the ancient secrets with just a few words. They turned to look at Lu Yang. Being so close to Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang must already know many ancient secrets and heard about numerous cruel ancient struggles! Chapter 324 – 323: Qilin Immortal, Ive remembered you!_1 Chapter 324: Chapter 323: Qilin Immortal, I''ve remembered you!_1 Right, this is the mud I found, Breath Soil. Kirin Immortality Medicine regained its composure after the shock of the immortal battle and remembered why it was here. Breath Soil, is it the legendary kind that just needs a small piece to obstruct a river?! Lu Yang had only seen this precious soil in books. Because of its magical effects, it was known by people as Immortal Soil. Fairy Eternity walked around the Breath Soil a few times and recognized its origins: Oh, this is a good thing made by the Immortal Jiuchong. It swells when it encounters water and is used to control floodwaters. Back then, our river channels were a mess, frequently flooding, and the tribes were all settled by the river. This led to massive casualties every time the river flooded, making it difficult to rebuild afterwards. The large tribes were okay because they had cultivators who used the Water Control Technique to control the river''s direction and prevent dangers to the tribe. But for the medium and small tribes, their cultivators weren''t powerful enough to control the massive river. Although Immortal Jiuchong was from the Lianshan Clan, the largest Human family, he treated everyone alike, especially the small tribes. After becoming an immortal, he sought to solve the problem of floods by refining a type of mud that swells when it meets water, which is this Breath Soil you''re holding. Oh, right, Lu Yang, you can''t eat the Breath Soil. Fairy Eternity reminded him. Is there a problem with that? Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang with a sympathetic gaze: Breath Soil swells when it meets water, and saliva counts too. If you take a bite of Breath Soil, it will swell up and wrap around you. In that case, I''ll stay away. Lu Yang quickly distanced himself from the Breath Soil. After consuming the other two kinds of precious soil brought by the Three-Leafed Star Grass and the Time Termination Flower respectively, Lu Yang didn''t notice any effect. It''s not working. The effects of the three types of soil couldn''t all be bodily enhancements. Try another bite? Fairy Eternity wasn''t convinced. Lu Yang ate all the soil he brought, and there was absolutely no change. Lu Yang thought he probably hadn''t eaten enough, so he had the Little Medicinal Kings continue to find soil for him to eat, but he ate until dawn without sensing any changes. Fairy, is this Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth of yours reliable? Lu Yang suspected that he had been tricked by Fairy Eternity. Why wouldn''t it be? This was taught to me by Qilin Immortal himself as a great divine ability of the Gluttony! Lu Yang instantly had a bad feeling: Wait, was it Qilin Immortal who taught you? Yes. When did he teach you? Was it after his wedding? Fairy Eternity asked in surprise: How did you know? Not long after his wedding ended, Qilin Immortal approached me, asking if I wanted to learn the ancient great divine ability of the Gluttony. I thought there was no harm in trying. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth was not difficult to learn; I mastered it quickly. Afterwards, Qilin Immortal asked me if I wanted to try eating some soil. I retorted, saying that as an immortal, what could eating soil do for me? Hearing this, he left in disappointment. Lu Yang remained silent for a while before he tentatively asked: Fairy, did you mention in the book that the gluttonous clan could enhance their cultivation potential by eating soil? No, Qilin Immortal told me that. Lu Yang: Lu Yang roughly understood what was going onDevour the Sky and Swallow the Earth was indeed for eating soil, and the Gluttony did indeed rise to prominence from eating soil, but there was absolutely no saying that eating soil could enhance cultivation potential! It was Qilin Immortal who wanted to take revenge on Fairy Eternity, deliberately teaching her this divine ability and using the improvement of cultivation potential as a lure to make Fairy Eternity eat soil. In this way, Qilin Immortal could spread the fact that Fairy Eternity ate soil around, using it to mock her. Who would have imagined that Fairy Eternity was so unworldly and didn''t fall for it at all! 300,000 years later, the trap, which was set by Qilin Immortal, managed to catch Lu Yang, the unlucky schmuck who ate soil all night. Qilin Immortal, if you can''t trick Fairy Eternity, then you trick me?! I remember you! When everyone arrived at the meeting point, Lu Yang hadn''t arrived yet. Just as they were about to go look for him, Lu Yang walked over with a heavy gait, his face covered in a layer of mud. Meng Jingzhou was startled by Lu Yang''s appearance, What happened to you? Did you fall in the mud while sleeping? Lu Yang brushed it off as if nothing had happened, Nothing much, just a minor setback when learning divine abilities C a common occurrence on the path of cultivation. Luckily, as a Golden Core stage cultivator, he doesn''t need to sleep; otherwise, Lu Yang would be so exhausted that he could hardly keep his eyes open. The Fifth Elder also showed concern for Lu Yang, Really, you''re alright? I''m really okay. That''s good then. The Fifth Elder pulled out a flying shuttle from his sleeve, tossed it lightly in the air, and it expanded to the size of a commercial flying boat. The flying shuttle opened, revealing the seats and various sophisticated facilities within. This was the Fifth Elder''s favorite flying magic artifact. As far as cost was concerned, it was much more expensive than a flying boat. Get in. One by one, everyone jumped onto the flying shuttle, and it closed up. Everyone''s seated and buckled up? The Fifth Elder stood at the forefront, asking lightly. Everyone, not quite understanding his meaning, sat obediently in their seats and collectively confirmed that they were secured. Good. With a nod, the Fifth Elder raised his index and middle fingers, activating the flying shuttle. The shuttle broke the air barrier, creating a sonic boom, and launched at a high speed. Feeling as though something heavy was charging towards them, everyone felt pushed tightly against their seats, unable to move, including Lu Yang. No matter how hard Lu Yang gritted his teeth and used all of his strength, he could not break free and was stuck to his seat. He even attempted to form a shield of spiritual essence around him for protection, but it shattered as soon as it left his body due to the high speed he couldn''t maintain a barrier. Finally, the pressure disappeared. The four of them sloppily sprawled forward, arms propped on their legs, heads drooping forward to steady themselves. They were filled with a sense of relief as if they had just escaped from a crisis. They hadn''t even felt this way when facing the Nine Nether cult. The Fifth Elder paced in front of them, advising, I intentionally accelerated sharply just now to train your response to sudden situations. Remember this feeling. As cultivators, you must be alert to possible dangers around you at all times. Back when I was young, I was always racing flying boats, dealing with law enforcement cultivators flying in unpredictably from all directions. Not once did they manage to seize me. The four of them watched the Fifth Elder cautiously, thinking that right now, the biggest danger was him! The flying shuttle''s speed was extremely fast. Lu Yang had intended to demonstrate his newly learned Devour the Sky, but before he could speak, the Fifth Elder announced. We''re here. Meng Jingzhou leaned over and spotted Yanjiang County below. The flying shuttle was now directly above Yanjiang County, completely invisible to the naked eye. We descend now. The four of them looked at each other, unable to find any equipment for landing. Only cultivators at the Golden Core stage could fly. Li Haoran and Qin Yanyan were not yet at the Golden Core stage, and Lu Yang feared heights. How could they descend? The Fifth Elder hit his forehead, I''ll bring you guys down. With a swipe of the Fifth Elder''s sleeve, Lu Yang felt a sudden darkness in front of his eyes. When he forced his eyes open, he found himself lying on the floor of a barbecue shop with Li Haoran on his left and Qin Yanyan on his right. What happened? Can Fifth Elder also use the Universe within the Sleeve''? Lu Yang was astonished. Wasn''t that a great divine skill that was difficult to cultivate? Fairy Eternity spoke softly, No, he just knocked you guys out and carried you here. Chapter 325 – 324: The Barbecue Store Reopens_1 Chapter 325: Chapter 324: The Barbecue Store Reopens_1 After Lu Yang woke up, Li Haoran and Qin Yanyan also awoke in succession. The father-daughter pair looked around, unable to grasp their surroundings. Are you all awake? The Fifth Elder sat on a stool, appearing carefree. Qin Yanyan recalled the scene before she fainted. With a wave of the Fifth Elder''s sleeve, their vision went dark. By the time they regained consciousness, they were already here. It was just like the legendary Universe within the Sleeve. I get it now, you just used the Universe within the Sleeve, didn''t you! Qin Yanyan excitedly exclaimed, not expecting a chance to personally experience this legendary divine ability. The Elder of the Seek Dao Sect is truly impressive! The Fifth Elder revealed a faint smile without revealing more. Li Haoran appeared thoughtful, never having heard of his master knowing the Universe within the Sleeve skill. Meng Jingzhou, who had been observing all along, raised his eyebrows. He was the only one who hadn''t lost consciousness among the four. After knocking out Lu Yang''s trio, the Fifth Elder had explained to Meng Jingzhou, stating that he was worried they might have a fear of heights or lack flying experience. Knocking them out made it more convenient to transport them. Then the Fifth Elder fetched three sacks and efficiently bagged up the unconscious trio, as if he had done it many times before. So, this is the Once More'' barbecue restaurant you''ve spoken of? The Fifth Elder had done his homework before setting off, having asked Dai Bufan for Lu Yang''s mission report, which informed him of the events in Yanjiang County. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, seeing the familiar decor, showed expressions of nostalgia. Time flies, situations change, and the past feels unrecognizable. Years have passed in the blink of an eye. The Eternity Sect has been annihilated, and they hadn''t expected to return here. The Fifth Elder dragged his finger across a table, a thick layer of dust clinging to it. Three months have passed; it''s time for a cleaning. Just as the Lu Yang''s group was preparing to clean, the Fifth Elder waved his hand, saying, There''s no need for all that trouble. His lips quivered slightly as he muttered an incantation unintelligible to anyone else. He casually formed a spell imprint with his hand. The imprint fell to the ground, causing space to seemingly tremble and ripple invisibly, in circle after circle. The dust on the tables, chairs, and floor undulated with the oscillation of space, coming off the objects they were attached to and spreading outward. Even the dust on Lu Yang''s group tremored slightly, leaving their bodies. When the dust, oil stains, and other dirt had spread to the corners of the room, the Fifth Elder summoned a suction force in his palm. The dirt gathered inward, forming a swirling vortex. Finally, the dirt formed a small sphere, after which the Fifth Elder clenched his fist, and the sphere vanished without a trace. The entire barbecue restaurant felt refreshed. Everything appeared new. This is the Dust Purification Spell, often used for cleaning. In your leisure time from cultivation, you can practice these practical minor magic skills, the Fifth Elder explained. If you ever take a dislike to someone, you can also use the Dust Purification Spell to collect the dust into a ball, and throw it at them. This was the original intention behind the Fifth Elder''s learning of the Dust Purification Spell. Let''s reopen! Lu Yang fetched seasoning, skewers, the Automatic Skewer Array, barbecue grill, and other barbecue ingredients from his Identity Jade, all things left behind when they vacated the shop. This Automatic Skewer Array is quite interesting, very creative. After taking a glance at the array, the Fifth Elder immediately understood its function. Lu Yang thought to himself that the array was the newest achievement of the upper echelons of the Eternity Sect, representing the wisdom of four Unification stage cultivators. The Fifth Elder inquired, Do you have an array or magical artifact for automatically grilling skewers? Lu Yang shook his head. They had not designed one yet. In that case, how about this: I''ll design one. But I haven''t grilled skewers before and lack experience. I''ll need to grill for a couple of days to practice. That way, I''ll have a better idea of how to design a magical artifact for automatic grilling. Crafting magical artifacts not seen before was something the Fifth Elder always enjoyed. Lu Yang was overjoyed at this; previously he''d been thinking about whether he needed to capture a couple of ghouls, but that seemed unnecessary now. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang quickly mixed assorted spices in carefully calculated proportions, soon producing a bright red jar of barbecue sauce, distinctive to the Barbarian tribe. I''m going out to buy some raw ingredients, Lu Yang said, allowing the Fifth Elder to familiarize himself with the process. Go ahead, go ahead. As Lu Yang pushed open the door, he drew the surprised gazes of the pedestrians on the main street. It''s Shopkeeper Lu! What, this is Shopkeeper Lu? Is the barbecue shop reopening? I heard Shopkeeper Lu went out to start his own business. Is this him returning to the barbecue shop after failing? Wasn''t it said that Shopkeeper Lu went home to take over the family business, why is he back? There''s that story too? Haven''t you heard? Shopkeeper Lu got separated from his parents as a child. The barbecue recipe of the shop is a childhood memory of his. One day, a great power came to eat kebabs here. After the meal, he was moved to tears, saying that only someone from his family could have made it. He asked who had made it, and then there was a father-son reunion, after which the barbecue shop closed. How come I heard that Shopkeeper Lu has a very wealthy fiance and was taken away by her? The passersby were abuzz with gossip. The Once More'' barbecue shop was the hottest spot in Yanjiang County, known even in the neighboring counties. Unfortunately, after the Spring Festival, the barbecue shop closed, leaving people craving for more. People speculate about Lu Yang''s departure endlessly as they missed the barbecue shop. As for the death of the County Magistrate at that time, no one connected it to the barbecue shop, let alone a barbecue shop decorated with banners of praise. Shopkeeper Lu, are you reopening the barbecue shop? Yeah, without your kebabs in the evening, it always feels like something''s missing! Facing the enthusiastic locals, Lu Yang raised his hand and declared loudly, Everyone, please quiet down. We''ve returned specifically to continue running the barbecue shop. So please rest assured on this matter. We plan to reopen the barbecue shop tomorrow! That''s great! By the time Lu Yang managed to escape the crowd, he was again surrounded at the market. When he returned to the barbecue shop, he was panting heavily, feeling more tired than after a battle. I''m back! Lu Yang tossed the meat and vegetables onto the Automatic Skewer Array, which automatically cut them into small pieces. The wooden skewers floated in mid-air, piercing the meat and vegetables together in a smooth process. The Fifth Elder took the skewered food over to the barbecue grill, then turned his head and asked, Do you guys have a specific flame for barbecuing? As a Grandmaster of crafting artifacts who possessed seven types of True Fire, all of his flames were intense, suitable for crafting artifacts but not so for barbecuing. I have Three Flavored True Fire! Lu Yang volunteered, his fire being the most suitable for barbecuing. I also have True Fire. Meng Jingzhou stated, a hot flame springing up from his palm. Pure Yang True Fire? The Fifth Elder recognized the origin of the flame in Meng Jingzhou''s palm; every single Body Spiritual Root cultivator would automatically grasp this flame upon forming a Single Golden Elixir. But your flame is not as useful as Lu Yang''s Three Flavored True Fire, right? Meng Jingzhou showed a confident smile, No, my Pure Yang True Fire is the product of a dual Single Body Spiritual Root, and it has effects that the previous Pure Yang True Fire did not. The Fifth Elder asked curiously, What is it? It can invigorate Yang. Food cooked with Pure Yang True Fire can invigorate Yang! Chapter 326 – 325 Chapter 326: Chapter 325 C The Unquestioned Barbecue Restaurant_1 The Fifth Elder took a cold breath. Given this effect, it could be claimed that the Pure Yang True Fire ranks first among the 108 types of True Fire. The functions of the 108 types of True Fire vary. Some fires are weak, unable to even burn mortals, but have significant efficacy in burning spaces; some are powerful but hard to control and are likely to explode; others do not burn the body but only the soul. For these reasons, it is hard to differentiate the various types of True Fire, let alone rank them as first or second. But if you claim that your True Fire can invigorate Yang No one else dares to assert this, the Fifth Elder would cast a vote for Pure Yang True Fire. I''ll research to see if your Pure Yang True Fire can be stabilized into a Fire Seed. Also, I''ll research your Three Flavored True Fire. The Fifth Elder took the True Fires from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, planning to create Fire Seeds that can burn continuously. Otherwise, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would be required to input Spiritual Energy for ignition every time they needed to grill something. At which point, what would be the point of an automated grill? The best method would be to combine the two types of fire, The Fifth Elder muttered to himself, shocked at the challenges he''d encountered upon arriving in Yanjiang County. Can two types of fire be combined? Qin Yanyan asked in surprise, having never heard of such a theory before. Without lifting his head, the Fifth Elder said, It''s possible. In the past, some people have even merged two, three, or even more types of fire and threw it towards the enemy. The power is extraordinary, and it''s an effective method for challenging higher levels. That''s enough. All of you get out, let me research this on my own. The Fifth Elder shooed the four away like they were chicks. Three Cultivators with Great Power descended on Yanjiang County. Concealing their presence, they disguised as travelers passing through. Sir, according to the map, this should be Yanjiang County. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmm, let''s find a place first. The three found a private room in a tavern and set up an Array Method to block detection before they felt reassured enough to remove their disguise. The visitors were none other than the deputy master of the Nine Nether Sect, Shi Huagu and his two subordinates. One of whom was the Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator named Huo Huashen, who brought Qin Haoran''s debt note to Shi Huagu. His parents named him Huo Huashen (Huo Transform into a Deity), in hopes that he can cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Shi Huagu opened the curtain of the private room, and from the view of the window, he could see the barbecue restaurant opposite, ''Come Again Barbecues''. It was night, and the barbecue shop was booming with a long queue lined up at the entrance. So many people? Shi Huagu wondered. Since the barbecue shop was a liaison point of Heaven''s Court, shouldn''t they keep a low profile? Is this a reverse strategy, or is it a showcase of the strength of Heaven''s Court, demonstrating they''re not afraid of the Righteous Path''s detection? He redirected his gaze and scanned his two subordinates. Upon our arrival in Yanjiang County, the Master assigned me a task which you all should have guessed C to investigate the depth of Heaven''s Court. If there is potential for cooperation, I have the authority to act on behalf of the Master and establish a mutual agreement. You are my trusted aides, I trust you to handle this without any leaks. Huo Huashen, you were the first to make contact with Heaven''s Court. Zhou Shan, you are a scholar of ancient history and the person most knowledgeable about it within our Sect. Sir, shall we make contact with Heaven''s Court now? Shi Huagu shook his head: There''s no rush, let''s observe for a while. You two investigate the origins of this barbecue shop and see if there''s anything suspicious. Yes! Both subordinates said in unison and then vanished from the private room. After a while, Shi Huagu walked out of the private room. The waiter brought the bill, Dear guest, your two friends have left, shall you settle the bill Shi Huagu grimaced. Shouldn''t his subordinates have rushed to pay the bill for him? During the investigation, Huo Huashen asked casually, Zhou Shan, everyone says that you are the most knowledgeable about ancient history, has there been any progress in the archaeological research on ancient history? Zhou Shan nodded: There has been significant progress, relating to an Immortal. What is it? Zhou Shan looked mysterious, glanced left and right, saw no one around, and whispered, The information I received was unofficial, might not be true. Don''t worry, I have the ability to discern, said Huo Huashen. There was an Immortal in ancient times, named Yingtian Immortal. He was a charismatic figure, who left his seed everywhere, impregnating countless women! Huo Huashen threw his head back in surprise: That actually happened?! Zhou Shan continued, According to my analysis, there''s an 80 percent likelihood that this information is true. Think about it, he is an Immortal who reached the end of his cultivation and has such a hobby. It makes sense. Huo Huashen nodded, thinking Zhou Shan''s analysis was logical, No wonder everyone says you are the most familiar with ancient history. Not at all, not at all, Zhou Shan responded with a modest smile. Enough chitchat, let''s complete the task assigned by our superior first. Sir, according to our investigation, there are indeed some issues with this barbecue shop. The owner of ''Come Again Barbecues'' is surnamed Lu, and his true name is unknown. The customers like to call him Owner Lu or Mr. Little Lu. Four months ago, Owner Lu set up this barbecue shop. With its delicious and tender meat tasting comparable to Spirit Chefs, it quickly gained recognition. If it were anyone else, with such booming business, they would have expanded to multiple branches a long time ago. However, this shop has yet to do so. Shi Huagu nodded: That''s reasonable, after all, this is a base for Heaven''s Court. If Heaven''s Court is reemerging in the world, they should not be expanding shops blindly. That would be putting the cart before the horse. Also, the barbecue shop has a good relationship with the local government office, often helping capture fugitives. For this, the local government office has presented numerous pennants. Pretending to be close to the Righteous Path with a fake identity can save a lot of trouble. The cultivators in Yanjiang County are generally of low level, the highest being only at the Golden Core Stage. It''s impossible for them to see through the disguise of Heaven''s Court. We also discovered that all members of the Eternity Sect''s Yanjiang Rudder once ate at the barbecue shop. Shi Huagu lowered his head in thought: It''s possible that Heaven''s Court wanted to reach out to the high levels of the Eternity Sect through Yanjiang Rudder, but before they could make contact, they were wiped out by the Seek Dao Sect. What a pity. According to our analysis, four months ago, Little Lu''s apparent cultivation level was at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment. We don''t know if this was his genuine level at that time or if he''s recently advanced to the Golden Core Stage. That''s not important. The barbecue shop hasn''t opened for three months until recently, half a month ago. They have introduced a new series of products C the Invigorating series. Once launched, it caused a sensation throughout the county. According to our investigation of the brothels, there has been a noticeable increase in patrons, suggesting the invigorating effects are real. Customers have also reported that the taste of the barbecue shop is even better than it was three months ago. It only reopened half a month ago? It seems this is a temporary base. Heaven''s Court reopened to give us a chance for contact. Not revealing the location of the actual base to us shows their distrust. Regardless, since there''s nothing suspicious about the barbecue shop, let''s go and see how deep the waters run! Chapter 327 Chapter 327: Chapter 326: Three Visits to the Barbecue Shop_1 So, this is the barbecue shop in Yanjiang County that is rumored to be invigorating? Absolutely! Let''s hurry and line up. We thought we came early enough, but it seems we still have to join the queue! This place was closed for three months and now it''s reopened, doing better business than before. I came here during the Spring Festival and the food is superb! So the entire staff went off for training and now they''re back with major progress? Seems so. I wonder if we''ll get to eat today. I''ve heard some people waited in line for days without getting their chance. What a bustling business! Shi Huagu felt the business''s success more profoundly as he stood before the barbecue shop. He hadn''t truly appreciated it when he saw from upstairs. They have many businesses in the Nine Nether sect, but none have such an exaggerated customer flow The queue starts from the entrance and extends all the way to the next shop, effectively blocking its entrance. The neighboring shop doesn''t mind, because the people waiting in line might drop in to have a meal when they get tired of waiting, which has actually improved their business. Huo Huashen sent him a message: I heard that this shop used to provide delivery service. But with the in-store business being so overwhelming, they''ve cancelled that service. Initially, Zhou Shan and I wanted to try the food but we can''t get in the queue. We can only inquire about it from nearby customers who have had the food. Shi Huagu snorted arrogantly, about to barge into the restaurant: Have we forgotten our status? Do we need to queue? Two at the Divinity Transformation Stage and one at the Unification Stage. We are qualified enough to build a second-rate sect ourselves. Even a top-tier sect would treat us respectfully if we visited them. This is just a barbecue shop, not the headquarters of Heaven''s Court. Line cutter over here! Hey, you three! Do you have any decency? Such lack of manners! The people lined up behind saw the trio walking in, loudly cursing them. Shi Huagu and the three paid no heed. Suddenly, a pretty girl stood in front of them. You, stop right there. Don''t you know you need to line up? Qin Yanyan stood at the entrance, anger blazing in her eyes. Everyone else is obeying the rules, why not you? Qin Yanyan didn''t recognize the three of them. Back then, Huo Huashen had kept a low profile, and only Lu Yang had detected his presence. Just as Shi Huagu was about to fly off the handle, he heard Huo Huashen swiftly communicating, Master, this is Qin Yanyan, the reincarnation of Master Qin. What? Shi Huagu was taken aback. Even though Qin Haoran, who had been the master of the Nine Nether Sect for nine hundred years, had fallen, he still held prestige within the Sect. Shi Huagu had a degree of respect for the former master. Considering Qin Haoran''s scheming abilities and Cultivation level, he exceeded Shi Huagu in both regards. It seems that the Heaven''s Court already knows we''re here and has intentionally sent Master Qin''s reincarnation to obstruct us! Are they implying that we''re on their turf now and we must abide by the rules of Heaven''s Court? And by stationing the reincarnation of Master Qin here to maintain order, they mean to convey that no matter how highly we regard ourselves, we''re just flyweights before them? Shi Huagu, with his distinctly clever nature, quickly gleaned the implications. He dare not offend Heaven''s Court. They originated from ancient times, have extensive resources, and at the very least, have a Transcendance Tribulation Stage power. They might even have several and are not someone he, an Unification Stage practitioner, could afford to offend. Line up, it is! The three high-ranking members of the Nine Nether Sect waited at the end of the queue until late at night. Only four or five people were left before them when Qin Yanyan peeked out from the entrance, Sorry, we''re closing for the day. Shi Huagu''s face turned livid but he refrained from causing a fuss. Humph, let''s return tomorrow! The next morning, before the barbecue shop had opened, Shi Huagu, along with two of his subordinates, were already at the entrance. He refused to believe that he would have to queue during the day. The doors of the barbecue shop swung open, Guard Captain Wei was seated inside, chatting and laughing with Lu Yang. Congratulations, Guard Captain Wei. Or should I say Chief Guard Captain Wei now! Lu Yang laughed. After the County Magistrate was disposed of, the Chief Guard Captain was promoted to the County Magistrate. Guard Captain Wei then ascended to the position of the Chief Guard Captain, which saved him over a decade of waiting. It was a meteoric rise. Chief Guard Captain Wei was all smiles, Oh, please. I may be the Chief Guard Captain, but it''s a demanding job. The monthly pay is probably not even close to a single day''s earnings of your barbecue shop. Lu Yang chuckled without replying since it was indeed the case and he wasn''t comfortable to admit. Chief Guard Captain Wei did not dwell on this topic and continued to reminisce, My promotion to Chief Guard Captain has a lot to do with arresting people at your shop. I remember, Mr. Little Lu, you had a few friends dining at your shop. They started a group fight and were arrested. They were held for a few days. Later, when the Eternity Sect was annihilated and the member list was released, it turned out that two of the men involved in the brawl were from the Eternity Sect! Little Lu, you have to be more careful with your choice of friends. This is dangerous. They might have marked you and intended to offer you as a sacrifice to the Eternity Sect! Lu Yang laughed heartily, assuring him that he would be more cautious in choosing friends in the future. Your barbecue shop has been running for more than a half month, but unfortunately, no criminals have walked into their trap here. It would be great if some foolishly approached here. Ideally members of a demonic sect. Then my position as Chief Guard Captain would be secured. Upon realizing his gaffe, Chief Guard Captain Wei chuckled, Look at what I''m saying. It almost sounds like I''m cursing your place to attract the demonic sect. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was then that Chief Guard Captain Wei noticed Shi Huagu and his party standing at the entrance to the shop, he curiously asked, Are they your friends? Where? Lu Yang turned his head, only to find Shi Huagu and his men had already disappeared. There''s no one there? Maybe they were just passing by. Well played, Heaven''s Court, Shi Huagu fumed. Being chummy with an official who wishes to arrest the members of the demonic sect. Are they trying to show off their power to us? Shi Huagu had dealt with government officials quite a few times. He knew a Chief Guard Captain would have a token that could summon Cultivation Great Power to help them when meeting an enemy they couldn''t deal with. Master, what''s our next move? Keep queuing tonight! We''ve been staking out here for more than half a month, but why hasn''t anyone from the Nine Nether Sect showed up? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled. He felt that someone from the Nine Nether Sect should have arrived by now. Niece, you''ve been watching the entrance every day. Have you seen anyone who looks like they might be from the Nine Nether Sect? Qin Yanyan innocently shook her head. Although occasionally one or two customers tried to barge in, a few words from her had them obediently going back to line up. Surely members of the Nine Nether Sect wouldn''t be so obedient? Lu Yang also found it strange. He thinks anyone knowledgeable about ancient history would believe in the existence of Heaven''s Court. He was sure there would be people like that in the Nine Nether Sect. If they believe in Heaven''s Court, then they must send someone over. Let''s wait a bit longer. At night, Shi Huagu and his companions learned from their mistakes and arrived early. This time they were lucky. There were only about twenty people ahead of them. After waiting almost half a day, it was finally their turn. Three pounds of mutton kebabs! Chapter 328 Chapter 328: Chapter 327 Supreme Sovereign of Beans Personal Disciple_1 Well, you can''t deny it, this taste is good! Shi Huagu was amazed, he tasted thoroughly, savoring a flavor that had been roasted with True Fire. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that it was roasted with True Fire? This was the first time Shi Huagu saw a barbecue restaurant using True Fire to roast, definitely a big move. Thinking that he came to the barbecue restaurant three times before he could finally enter, Shi Huagu was very angry. After eating three pounds of mutton kebabs, he wiped his mouth: Give me ten skewers of grilled kidneys! The surrounding diners all looked at Shi Huagu in astonishment. Original skewers could invigorate Yan, and you ordered ten skewers of kidney, which was the invigorating version, what''s the difference between this and taking an aphrodisiac? Shi Huagu, a figure of such standing, after unification, was a Great Power in the late stage, this level of invigoration to him was negligible. Huo Huashen and Zhou Shan were eating with mouths full of oil, feeling that it was better to follow Shi Huagu. They didn''t have to pay when they went out, and they could eat all kinds of delicious food. However, when the three of them had eaten their fill, they encountered a problem. It was still some time before the shop closed, the Heavenly Court''s people were busy acting as shop assistants, they didn''t have time to pay attention to them. If they leave, they were not really here to eat. If they don''t leave, it''s not a solution to sit dry either. Hey, do you think these three are sitting here after eating, because they don''t have money to pay the bill? Meng Jingzhou quietly asked. This was his first encounter with someone trying to dine and dash. Li Haoran sent a message: I don''t know the two next to him. The one in the middle who eats the most is called Shi Huagu. He used to be the deputy master. I don''t know if he has been promoted after Qin Haoran disappeared. Meng Jingzhou was overjoyed: Has the Nine Nether Teaching finally sent someone? Qin Yanyan didn''t dare to speak. It seemed like these three came last night and she kicked them out. In the backyard, two automatic barbecues were operating at full capacity. After Fifth Elder''s design, not only was the skewer automation realized, but the barbecue efficiency was greatly improved. The grill was shaped like a bookshelf, four levels in total, each level was full of slow rotating skewers, receiving the roast of True Fire, sizzling hot oil. After Fifth Elder''s intensive research, he finally combined the Three Flavored True Fire and Pure Yang True Fire into fire seeds for grilling. The customer flow of these days also proved the research findings of Fifth Elder. Fifth Elder, people from Nine Nether Teaching are here. Lu Yang spoke to the Fifth Elder, who was squatting on the ground studying how to improve the automatic grill. Got it. When the barbecue shop closed, when the last guest left, the barbecue shop finally revealed its true identity C the base of Heaven''s Court. On one table, the forces on both sides were clearly separated. One was represented by Shi Huagu from the Nine Nether Teaching, and the other was represented by Lu Yang from the Heaven''s Court. It''s really not easy to meet your Heaven''s Court. Shi Huagu sneered, dissatisfied with the treatment yesterday evening and this morning. Lu Yang didn''t understand the other party''s grudge and didn''t go along with the conversation: Presumably this is the famous unifying cultivator of the Nine Nether Teaching, Shi Huagu. Behind Lu Yang, a man came out, making Shi Huagu, who was originally relaxed, suddenly tense. He felt a strong threat from the other party. Fighting alone, he might lose to the other party! Lu Yang laughed, Let me introduce, my Heaven''s Court has nine Protectors in total, this is the Fifth Protector, Multi-treasure Heavenly King, whose reputation was widely renowned in ancient times. Even the Master praised his unique Refining technique, he is expected to refine an Immortal Artifact, I don''t know if Master Shi has ever heard of it? No matter whether the other party was a master or a deputy master, it was always correct to call it Master. Fifth Elder bowed: Young Master, that''s just a joke from Tianzun, don''t take it seriously. Shi Huagu looked at Zhou Shan, Zhou Shan shook his head secretly, indicating that he had not heard of it either. Shi Huagu made a fist salute: I''ve met the Multi-treasure fellow. Unfortunately, the matter of the ancients is too long ago for us, and too much has been forgotten, and I have not heard about the reputation of the fellow. I don''t know why Multi-treasure fellow calls him the Young Master? Shi fellow doesn''t know, Lu Yiyang is the personal disciple of Dou Tianzun, and also the only disciple, he is unquestionably the next master of the Heavenly Court. Shi Huagu was shocked, the disciple of Dou Tianzun, Dou Tianzun was the first cultivator to become an immortal in the ancient times, doesn''t this mean this guy named Lu Yang was the Immortal''s disciple? In terms of status, it was probably a notch higher than him, a Unification phase! In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity bounced happily: Lu Yang, I knew you always regarded me as a master! Lu Yang: In reality, Lu Yang heard that Shi Huagu had not heard of the name of Multi-treasure Heavenly King, and he couldn''t help sighing: Yes, the ancients are too far away from today. Even when we just woke up, we also felt that the world had changed, the original stars disappeared, and were refined into the Boundless Continent by people, all the familiar people and things were gone. Lu Yang''s eyes were profound, and there was a touch of loneliness, as if he was recalling the ancient past. Shi Huagu took the opportunity to ask, Do you know who refined the stars? Lu Yang shook his head: This happened after our Heaven''s Court fell into a deep sleep. We do not know the reason. Our teaching is looking for Yingtian Immortal and others, asking what happened in these more than 300,000 years, I don''t know if there is any clue to the Immortal on the side of the Nine Nether Teaching? Shi Huagu didn''t know where Yingtian Immortal and the other four were, he could only say regretfully that he didn''t know. He gave Zhou Shan a look, signalling Zhou Shan to ask something. Zhou Shan thought for a while, and asked with a fist salute: My name is Zhou Shan. I am a little confused when studying ancient history. Can you enlighten me? We will definitely tell you everything we know. I have heard that a Great Cultivator in ancient times practiced to the point where the law followed his words, invincible at the same level, but finally disappeared without a trace, I don''t know his whereabouts Lu Yang said with a faint smile: I just heard about the deeds of that senior. He was a strong opponent on Master''s path to immortality. In the end, he was no match for Master, and his soul was scattered. Lu Yang heard Fairy Eternity talk about this incident. Fairy Eternity ambushed the other party, and the other party screamed it hurts to death, and then the Verbal Spell was activated, and he talked himself to death. But if he says so, the other party may not believe it. Please tell me in detail. That senior had learned a Great Divine Ability, Verbal Spell, and the life and death of his opponents was only in an instant, he had never been defeated until he met Master. On that day, Master encountered the senior who learned the Verbal Spell, knew that they were strong opponents to each other, and hesitating meant self-destruction, so the two of them started a fierce battle, the Taoist rhyme was surging, the magical power was surging, the universe was silent. Master''s skill was unparalleled in the world, it was elusive, and his traces could not be captured. Seeing that he couldn''t defeat Master, he used the Verbal Spell and shouted '' die'', who thought the Verbal Spell had no effect on Master, on the contrary, it was him who was bitten by the Verbal Spell, and his body perished and he fell. Shi Huagu was shocked. At the time, Dou Tianzun had not become a Immortal, but was already immune to the invincible Verbal Spell? How powerful is this? He had been paying attention to Lu Yang''s pupils and heartbeat all the time, and all signs indicated that the other party was telling the truth! Chapter 329 Chapter 329: Chapter 328 Not a Single False Word_1 Shi Huagu has a distinctive secret method that can discern whether someone is telling the truth or lying. With this, he has exposed countless subordinates planted by other deputy masters. Although this technique can''t always correctly determine if someone is telling the truth or lying, it does have an 89% success rate. This technique demands immense spiritual and physical energy. Even someone as powerful as Shi Huagu can''t sustain it constantly, but he has no problem maintaining it during his conversation with Lu Yang. Moreover, he is an expert at observing people''s expressions. He knows that when a person lies, they undergo various subtle changes. With these two factors combined, almost no one can lie to him. This is exactly why the master sent him here. Before cooperating with Heaven''s Court, the first thing to confirm is whether the other party really belongs to Heaven''s Court. Lu Yang revealed a confident smile, took a sip of his tea, and said with a hint of pride, I wonder if Master Shi knows Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal? Of course, I have heard about the honorifics of these two ancient immortals. The Nine Nether also possesses many ancient books detailing the honorifics of the Four Immortals of the Ancients. I have heard that nowadays, people like to call certain geniuses ''Young Immortals''. You all consider them unbeatable and invincible, but I am here to tell you that even during the Golden Core Stage, my master had defeated both Yingtian Immortal and Kirin Immortal face-to-face. Despite the ingenious methods of the two Young Immortals, they still couldn''t defeat my master! During the Golden Core Stage, my master was considered invincible! The representatives from Nine Nether were deeply moved, their pupils shrinking. To be a Young Immortal means being unbeatable in one''s realm, peerless. They had already reached the pinnacle of this stage without further room for advancement. Two Young Immortals fighting would indeed have to exhaust their spiritual essence and reveal their most potent methods to narrowly determine a victor, because the gap between the two is too minimal. Amazingly, during the Golden Core Stage, the master single-handedly defeated two Young Immortals, what incredible talent! Dwarfing all immortals! No wonder he was the first immortal of ancient times! Zhou Shan calmed himself and asked, Has young master Lu ever heard of the final battle between the ancient Dragon and Phoenix Tribes? Lu Yang pondered for a moment, asking, Are you referring to the battle where they used the Phoenix Rebirth technique? No, the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes'' prodigies battled numerous times on their journey towards becoming immortals. This series of battles is historically known as the Dragon & Phoenix Wars. The battle you mentioned was the penultimate one. I am talking about the very last battle. Lu Yang laughed, I see, I''m not familiar with the terminology used in later generations. Please do elaborate. Zhou Shan still trembled at the thought of that battle. Just reading the description from the book allowed him to imagine the terrifying scene. Records show that there were two demon beasts during ancient times. Both were just a half-step away from becoming immortals, one Dragon and one Phoenix, major foes of Qilin Immortal. Even after Qilin Immortal achieved immortality, the Dragon and Phoenix continued to battle. This was the last recorded battle, triggered by an Immortal Fruit of unknown origin. Presumably, that Immortal Fruit contained an immense chance of a lifetime, leaving no room for compromise. For this Immortal Fruit, the Dragon and Phoenix went into a fierce battle. The terrifying strength released made the world lose its radiance, the space roiled, runes filled the sky, their True Flames collided, causing even stars to shudder. At that time, Qilin Immortal, Yingtian Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, and Time Immortal were present. Yet, even with these four Immortals at the scene, the Dragon & Phoenix war was unstoppable! The Kirin Immortal was the foremost to preside over the law. He did not favor either party, attempting to mediate the conflict, but the Dragon and Phoenix didn''t listen and even drove Kirin Immortal away. Ultimately, the Dragon & Phoenix War ended in a stalemate, and it remains unknown who obtained that Immortal Fruit. Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity found the storytelling style familiar: I remember now. Ying Tian Xian liked to talk this way, saying it enhances an Immortal''s prestige! Shi Huagu heard this tale for the first time. He could sense the power of this dragon and phoenix from the few spoken words. No wonder the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes are still so powerful today. Their foundation is truly deep. Shi Huagu observed Lu Yang and found his expression unaltered. There was even a hint of amusement in his eyes. It shocked him greatly. Could it be that even a battle of this magnitude seemed ordinary to him? Could the disciples of the Immortals truly be this terrifying? Lu Yang laughed softly, So, this battle was called the Final Battle of the Ancient Dragon and Phoenix in subsequent generations. At the Kirin Immortal''s wedding, Fairy sent an Immortal Fruit, stating that it was for the most beautiful person. All the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes wanted this fruit. The Kirin Immortal was in a dilemma and couldn''t prevent it. The three Yingtian Immortals tried to mediate and transformed the battle into a cooking contest, with the three of them being the judges. What the Yingtian Immortals didn''t know was that the culinary skills of the Dragon and Phoenix geniuses were inherited from Fairy Eternity I know some secrets about this battle. To put it, it all started with a casual move by the master. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that time, the Kirin Immortal held a banquet and invited numerous friends, including countless Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators and the three Yingtian Immortals. Due to their fear of my master, they did not extend an invitation to him. After learning this, the master didn''t get angry. Instead, he gifted them an Immortal Fruit with a blessing. The magic of the Immortal Fruit blessed by the master is numerous. Four Immortals don''t need to fight over it; the final competitors for this fruit happen to be that dragon and phoenix. This Immortal Fruit is of great significance. Even the mighty Kirin Immortal dared not rashly declare who should receive this Immortal Fruit. Therefore, the Dragon and Phoenix had to fight. But since it was the Kirin Immortal''s banquet, a martial battle was inappropriate. So they agreed upon a True Flame showdown. Zhou Shan was surprised. This was what he deliberately left out earlier. According to ancient records: After the Kirin Immortal withdrew from the field, Yingtian Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, and Time Immortalthe three Immortalstook charge of maintaining justice, suggesting a True Flame showdown. The process of the True Flame showdown is unknown, but what is known is that, during the showdown, even the three Immortals of Yingtian were injured. A True Flame showdown! Everyone knows that the final war between the ancient Dragon and Phoenix started because of an Immortal Fruit, but only a few know that their method of confrontation was a True Flame showdown! Zhou Shan obtained a rare ancient book. This was recorded in the book, its author was Yingtian Immortal, the content was absolutely real and reliable! Lu Yang didn''t know what Zhou Shan was thinking and continued: The True Flame showdown contained aspects like the degree of torture on living creatures, the control level of True Flame, the proficiency level of using kitchen utensils, etc. In the end, the three Immortals tasted the results of the True Flame showdown, they were subjected to spiritual attacks and their spirits were shaken. One Immortal Fruit ultimately made the Kirin Immortal withdraw, the three Yingtian Immortals'' spirits were shocked. How terrifying is Master''s scheme! exclaimed Shi Huagu, shocked by the master''s scheme. Absolutely cannot be enemies with him! Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity frowned slightly. She felt as if Shi Huagu was talking about her and yet not. Am I really like that? Seizing the opportunity, Lu Yang said, Fairy, your wisdom is profound and unfathomable. Commoners like Shi Huagu are stunned by your wisdom, so they speak recklessly! Fairy Eternity nodded in understanding: That''s right, after all, I am very intelligent! In reality, Zhou Shan sent a message to Shi Huagu: Sir, the fact that the other party knows so many ancient secrets, undoubtedly proves that they are from ancient times! Shi Huagu nodded: I think so too. Chapter 330 – 329: Then the Immortal Business Can Be Accomplished, Nine Nether Can Prosper_1 Chapter 330: Chapter 329: Then the Immortal Business Can Be Accomplished, Nine Nether Can Prosper_1 The depth of Heaven''s Court is indeed admirable! Having confirmed that the other party was the ancient Heavenly Court, Shi Huagu no longer maintained a probing demeanor, now was the time to discuss cooperation in earnest. He believed that with the help of Heaven''s Court, the power of the Nine Nether Sect would reach new heights. It''s embarrassing to admit, despite my attention to detail in discussing these matters, they are the stories my master told me. I wasn''t born when those events took place. Although Lu Yang spoke with apparent shame, the confident expression on his face couldn''t be concealed no matter what. Li Haoran and Qin Yanyan remained cold and silent, like ruthless killers. Despite their acting skills and numerous practice before setting off, they felt that in this situation, the best approach was to remain silent and pretend to be high-level cultivators. Fifth Elder felt that Lu Yang, deserving of being the top-ranked of his generation, had an intricate and watertight response to every query. When the Seek Dao Sect''s Nine Sons were at Lu''s age, they couldn''t match Lu''s mastery of conversation. Meng Jingzhou had doubts. He didn''t know much about ancient myths and didn''t know whether what Lu Yang was saying was true or false, but he always felt that what Lu Yang was saying was true, but not entirely true. Huo Huashen felt as ignorant as an illiterate person. He didn''t understand a word of the conversation between Lu Yang and Zhou Shan, but that was fine. His role here was to add prestige. He didn''t need to know these things, as long as he maintained the image of a cold and ruthless top-level cultivator. Although Daoist Lu refers to me as the master, I actually hold the position of deputy master in the Nine Nether Sect. On this visit, I have the authority to decide on the cooperation with your sect on behalf of the master. The master had two questions for me to convey to your esteemed sect before coming. I will answer all that I know. Shi Huagu said in the tone of the master, The Nine Nether realm is lost in dust, the Righteous Path ignores the truth and refuses to acknowledge the existence of the Nine Nether. We kill people to send them to the Nine Nether in an attempt to prove its existence, but the Righteous Path labels us the Demon Path. It''s utterly detestable! In the ancient times, the Nine Nether and Heavenly Court were equally famous, both spectacular. Today, the Nine Nether suffers humiliation and degradation, which is heart-wrenching. The foundation of the Nine Nether Sect is far less than that of the Nine Nether in ancient times. Revitalizing the Nine Nether would be extremely difficult. With the fall of the Eternity Sect, the Four Great Devil Sects have been reduced to three, our situation has become even more challenging. However, we still believe in the existence of the Nine Nether and the cycle of reincarnation. Our Nine Nether Sect wishes to regain its former glory and let the Nine Nether reappear in the world as in ancient times. I wonder if your esteemed sect has any method? After a moment of contemplation, Lu Yang said, The Central Continent is a must-contest territory. Currently, this continent is occupied by the Great Xia Dynasty, with the dominance maintained by the Five Great Immortal Sects. Our Heavenly Court''s followers have not yet fully awakened, only five of the nine Protectors of Heaven''s Court have been resurrected. Even if the two of us join forces, I am afraid we cannot resist the attack of the Five Great Immortal Sects and the Great Xia Dynasty. Therefore, a forcible attack is absolutely impossible. I wonder if Master Shi has studied the rise of the Great Xia Dynasty. After I awakened, I wanted to know what happened in the last three hundred thousand years, so I studied history. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. During the end of the Great Yu Dynasty, there was great chaos in the world with heroes rising everywhere. There were countless people who crossed provinces and prefectures. Neither the ancestors of Emperor Xia nor those of the Meng Family were outstanding at the time, so how could they emerge victorious against stronger opponents and become the only two contenders for the throne? Because they captured the advantage of timely opportunities'' and human harmony''. What is timely opportunity''? The Great Yu Dynasty lacked the power to rule, resulting in upheavals and conflicts, this is a timely opportunity''! What is human harmony''? Strong individuals and public opinion align, that is human harmony''! By contrast, the Great Xia Dynasty is now at its peak, the strongest it has ever been, showing no signs of fatigue. Moreover, the Great Xia Dynasty governs well and is favored by public sentiment. It is helped by the various lackeys of the Five Great Immortal Sects who patrol the world. I even suspect that the Great Xia Dynasty has immortals among them! Neither the timely opportunity'' nor the human harmony'' are there, hasty action would be a poor choice. Shi Huagu said indignantly, Is there really no day for my Nine Nether Sect to rise? Lu Yang said calmly, That''s not the case. The principle of being at its peak and then declining is historically inevitable. Although the Great Xia Dynasty seems to be thriving, in reality, it''s on the brink of collapse. The Great Era is approaching, new immortals will be born in the Great Era, the Demon Territory and the East Sea are eying the Great Xia Dynasty. The strong individuals of the Great Qian and Great Yu eras, who have been dormant, are also gradually awakening. It''s possible that we will see the scene of the end of the Great Yu era. By then, the Great Xia Dynasty''s advantage of timely opportunity'' will be completely gone! So, before the great upheaval arrives, it is essential to keep a low profile and avoid rashly promoting the Nine Nether, which could lead to unnecessary trouble. The downfall of the Eternity Sect serves as a cautionary tale! Furthermore, considering the human factor, I believe even with some hidden cards, your esteemed sect would find it hard to gain an advantage in the struggles of the Great Era. The Nine Nether Sect doesn''t have enough strong cultivators. The plan for now is to diligently cultivate, increasing the number of Unification Stage and even Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators! During this process, the Nine Nether Sect should seek external alliances with the Demon Territory and East Sea and form internal alliances with the Ruthless Sect and the Yaoyang Sect. When the struggles of the Great Era arrive, our two sects can act together, then we can achieve immortality, and the Nine Nether can rise. Shi Huagu found Lu Yang''s words stirring, and the future seemed full of glory. They had been too impatient before, rushing to build Fengdu, rushing to prove the existence of the Nine Nether. Listening to Lu Yang''s words now, their previous actions seemed utterly wrong! The current restraint is for future development. It was laughable that he lived so long and still failed to understand such a principle. This was the difference in vision. The Heavenly Court ruled the ancients, reading the past and understanding the present. Their rivals were the Four Immortals of the Ancients with endless years like Yingtian Immortal. The Nine Nether Sect was simply not on the same level as them. Caught in his excitement, Shi Huagu didn''t forget the question given by the master before he left, The master has another question for your esteemed sect. Please ask. The master asked your sect about your views on the economic development of the Nine Nether Sect? Shi Huagu didn''t understand why the master asked that. He felt that the economy of the Nine Nether Sect was doing well. When Master Qin was there, he couldn''t even meet the regular salary payments on time. The new master, upon taking charge, not only made the salary payments on time but also allocated funds to build Fengdu. Lu Yang''s lips curled into a knowing smile, It seems that the master of your esteemed sect is a person with a keen eye. How so? I just mentioned that the most important thing for your esteemed sect at present is to focus on cultivation. Before cultivating, what do you need? You need a large amount of Spirit Stones! So, before cultivating, you need to make money in Spirit Stones! Shi Huagu suddenly realized, he was a bit embarrassed, he didn''t expect the other party to understand the master even better than he did. So, how to earn Spirit Stones? Lu Yang stretched out his index finger, pointed towards the ceiling, and smiled, Master Shi, how do you think this barbecue restaurant''s business is? Shi Huagu thought of the long queue outside the door, It is indeed very good. What if I say that we can open such barbecue stores all over the Great Xia Dynasty? What?! Chapter 332 – 331: Pleasant Cooperation_1 Chapter 332: Chapter 331: Pleasant Cooperation_1 This was akin to Lu Yang''s side providing only the barbecue rack and the kindling flames, letting the Nine Nether Sect run the restaurant, and thereby obtaining sixty percent of the profits. The Fifth Elder never expected Lu Yang to dare to operate in such a way. This earned them far more money than when they were young and following Old Nine to sell Wish Granting Technique: Local Version! There always comes a thriving new generation ahead of the old, flourishing ever brighter than its predecessor. Lu Yang was not afraid that the Nine Nether Sect could break the Elder''s prohibition, or replicate the kindling flames and throw them away to operate on their own. He had already hinted to them that their Heaven''s Court had both the Master and the Dao Celestial Venerable. They far surpassed the Nine Nether Sect. Now that they were cooperating with the Nine Nether Sect in such a friendly manner, it was because of the Ancient Nine Nether''s face. If the Nine Nether Sect did not recognize Heaven''s Court, Heaven''s Court would also turn their faces and not recognize the Nine Nether Sect. The Nine Nether Sect was seeking their own destruction if they dared to do so. One of the reasons Lu Yang wanted the Nine Nether Sect to open barbecue chain restaurants was to restrict the movements of the disciples of the Nine Nether Sect. The current situation didn''t allow for the elimination of the Nine Nether Sect, and during this time, one never knew what kind of terrible things the Nine Nether Sect disciples might do. It would be better to give them something to do rather than let them do evil. With the task assigned by the Master accomplished and the business cooperation settled, Shi Huagu was greatly pleased. He believed that before long, he could pay off the billion debt. Speaking of the billion-dollar bill, Shi Huagu cast a glance at the quiet Qin Yanyan, stood up and laughed, I suppose this is the reincarnation of Master Qin that your sect found, right? Lu Yang also started to smile, Whether it is or not, hasn''t Master Shi already found the answer in his heart? Qin Yanyan kept a poker face, not wanting to say a word. What could she say? Now that the Nine Nether Sect has identified her as the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. Even if she said now that Li Haoran was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran, it is unlikely that the Nine Nether Sect would believe it. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Surprisingly, Master Qin, who once led the Nine Nether Sect, has reincarnated as a woman. Nothing in the world could be more impermanent than this. Despite what he said, Shi Huagu still greatly admired Qin Haoran. Various signs indicated that the other party had succeeded in reincarnation and it seemed to be related to the Dao Fruit of Reincarnation. The Dao Fruit of Reincarnation, this was the part that Shi Huagu was most interested in. Why did the three Vice Masters insist on fighting for the inheritance left by Qin Haoran? It was because they suspected that there was a trace related to the Dao Fruit of Reincarnation! Shi Huagu had already decided that there was no necessity for the cultivator who had originally been pushed out by him to pretend to be the reincarnation of Qin Haoran anymore, as the real reincarnation of Qin Haoran was right in front of him. When it comes to fighting for the inheritance, Qin Yanyan will be asked to make a move. The Nine Nether Sect and Heaven''s Court have just established a cooperative relationship. Now is not the time to talk about these things. The Master instructed him to discuss cooperation with Heaven''s Court this time. The follow-up matters definitely need him to continue discussing, so there is no need to be anxious for the moment. I wonder if fair Qin Yanyan could accompany me back to the Nine Nether Sect? Master Qin managed the Nine Nether Sect for nine hundred years and left many traces. I believe that when Qin Yanyan returns to the Nine Nether Sect and sees familiar scenes and associates them with old feelings, she may be able to recall more. Qin Yanyan became somewhat flustered. If she were to return to Nine Nether Sect alone, it would be like a lamb entering a tiger''s den and the slightest mistake could lead to her end. Seeing this, Li Haoran took a step forward, half of his body blocking Qin Yanyan, and said calmly, As far as I know, your sect is not monolithic, right? Let''s not talk about the new Master''s attitude towards Qin Yanyan, how would those old subordinates view Qin Yanyan? Would they support her as the new Master? Wouldn''t this cause chaos within your sect? Moreover, the meaning of reincarnation is to separate from the previous life and have no further connection. This deliberate pursuit of memories from a past life can actually be demeaning. As a Vice Master, is your understanding of Nine Nether and Reincarnation only to this extent? When it came to knowing the Nine Nether Sect best, it wasn''t the serious and outspoken Lu Yang, but Li Haoran. Li Haoran could barely piece together Qin Haoran''s understanding of Reincarnation and the Nine Nether using fragments of previous life memories. After reincarnation, all causality vanishes. Nine Nether was the place of reincarnation and a place to eliminate causality. Shi Huagu was not surprised by Li Haoran''s deep understanding of reincarnation. It was normal for him to know these things given that he was an ancient genius who often dealt with the Ancient Nine Nether. He just wanted to try to get Qin Yanyan from Heaven''s Court. Since there was no way to do that, he just let it go. He gave a hearty laugh, Everything just now was a joke, don''t take it seriously, don''t take it seriously. Lu Yang was also laughing, It''s good that it was a joke. I was afraid that your esteemed sect wanted to snatch someone from our Heaven''s Court. This is something that even the Yingtian Immortals have never thought of. Shi Huagu figured out that although Lu Yang''s tone was calm, there was some anger in his words, so he didn''t dare to continue probing. Forget it, it is a good thing that our two sects have reached cooperation. I will let you have this barbecue restaurant. I will give you this jade pendant; if you want to contact me, you only need to crush the jade pendant. Lu Yang said casually, throwing a jade pendant to Shi Huagu. Lu Yang and his party couldn''t possibly stay in the barbecue restaurant always, so it was better to transfer the shop to the Nine Nether Sect. Whenever they wanted to find the Nine Nether Sect, they could come here at any time. Shi Huagu knew this was Lu Yang''s trust in him, so he didn''t dare to slack off. He turned his head and instructed Huo Huashen, You, take a few trustable people with you, and run this barbecue shop properly! In the future, when the chain stores get started, this will be the flagship store, so it''s not exaggerated to have a Divinity Transformation Stage sitting in town. Yes! Huo Huashen thought to himself that he must seize this opportunity to earn Spirit Stones. In case one day the matter of him bringing back a billion in debt is exposed, at least he would have an excuse to make. Shi Huagu lifted the identification secret method, keeping the secret method on all the time was a great burden on the spirit. Throughout this conversation, he found that this young Master Lu Yang had not told a single lie, and secretly admired, this is the demeanor of the future Master of Heaven''s Court who was honest and straightforward, and disdainful to lie to and try to probe him. In contrast, he was acting cautiously, using an identification secret method all the time, which made him appear inferior. In fact, Fairy Eternity had reminded Lu Yang at the beginning that Shi Huagu was using a truth-detection secret method, and asked him if they need to block it. Lu Yang declined. He thought that this would be too troublesome for Fairy Eternity. He could deceive people with the truth. Was he even afraid that Shi Huagu would detect it? On the way back to Nine Nether Sect, Shi Huagu suddenly thought of a possibility. Could it be that the young Master knew about the billion-dollar debt long ago and deliberately gave the debt note to me? He burdened me with the billion-dollar debt and then displayed the prospects of the barbecue shop, forcing me to agree to the business cooperation? Shi Huagu broke out in a cold sweat, realizing how deep the Young Master was in his calculative tactics! Moreover, this was an overt tactic and he had no room to choose. This is the worthy disciple of Dao Celestial Venerable! The future Master of Heaven''s Court! On the way back to the Seek Dao Sect, the flying shuttle was not as fast as when they came. The Fifth Elder curiously asked, Lu Yang, you analyzed the overall situation, made plans for the Nine Nether Sect, and the subsequent chain barbecue restaurants. You did not tell us, right? In the original plan, there was no plan to answer the two questions posed by the Master of the Nine Nether Sect. Oh, I just thought of these things on the spot. Chapter 335 – 334: Li Haoran Forms the Golden Core_1 Chapter 335: Chapter 334: Li Haoran Forms the Golden Core_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . (Thanks to the book friend''s million weapons, your belief in the reward of the alliance master) Lu Yang felt that the Great Xia Dynasty was really struggling, in his view, the legal system was already quite complete, there was nothing that could be added or subtracted, it was enough to handle any situation. But it''s hard to get past the numerous ideas of Cultivators. It''s not a problem if Cultivators have numerous ideas, having many ideas doesn''t mean they can be realized, but there are inevitably some extremely resourceful Cultivators among them, who have the ability to realize their ideas. This leads to the legal system never being able to keep up with their ideas. Like Qingzhou''s Shepherd in the mouth of the Fifth Elder. It''s perfectly normal for a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator to engage in magical battles, right? It''s perfectly normal to move mountains and fill the seas during a battle, right? So, isn''t it perfectly normal if I accidentally move the city of the neighboring state to Qingzhou during my battle? What Lu Yang didn''t know was that the nine sons of the Seek Dao Sect had made outstanding contributions to the laws of Great Xia C mostly in making Great Xia realizes their laws weren''t perfect and there were many loopholes to exploit. Lucky, I am a honest person and never cause trouble for the Great Xia Dynasty. Lu Yang glanced at Meng Jingzhou and Li Haoran, feeling that he had a long way to go. Why was he practicing so hard to be the first? Wasn''t it to set an example for them, to make them obey the rules like him? Ex-father, why do you look so bad? Qin Yanyan noticed Li Haoran''s forehead soaked with sweat. Li Haoran couldn''t stop his body from trembling, his momentum fluctuating greatly, at times low as the beginning of Foundation Establishment, and at other times high as the early Golden Core Stage. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He squeezed a few words out of his teeth with difficulty, I have had some insights and want to form a golden core. The Fifth Elder appeared in front of Li Haoran, using his Spiritual Sense to scan his Dantian and found that the fog in his Dantian was foggy, indicating the sigh of condensing a Golden Core. He spoke solemnly: Haoran, your situation is special. You are the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. Unpredictable things might happen when you form a golden core. The best choice is to return to the Sect to form a golden core, where it''s the safest! Li Haoran once again struggled to say, I will try my best, but my instinct is causing my body to start to lose control, I want to form a golden core. Lu Yang had seen this situation in books. This was the most ideal situation for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator at Consummation. The body would automatically form a golden core, everything would flow naturally, there would be no risk of failure and definitely reach Upper Third Grade upon forming the golden core. The more times one reincarnated, the better one''s talent would be showcased at this moment! Unfortunately, there were too many uncertainties in Li Haoran''s body, everyone was half-understood about the matter of reincarnation, and forming a golden core on the spot was not the best choice. Hang in there, Haoran, I''m going to start the flying shuttle! The Fifth Elder opened the cabin door, sucked the four of them into the shuttle, and moved forward at full speed. Deep breaths, relax your body, deep breaths, yes, inhale, exhale Junior Brother Li, you have to hold on, you and your golden core will definitely be alright! Elder, operate the flying shuttle a little slower, Junior Brother Li can''t hold on! Junior Brother Li, relax, this is not a big deal. As a cultivator, everyone will pass this hurdle, just try a little harder. On the flying shuttle, two Golden Core Stage Protectors C Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were looking after Li Haoran, encouraging and comforting him, wiping sweat, their care was quite comprehensive. Qin Yanyan: People who didn''t know better would think that the two of you were taking care of a pregnant woman. The mist in the Dantian is condensing, he''s about to form a golden core! The prototype of the golden core has emerged! Keep going, Junior Brother Li, you will surely succeed! Qin Yanyan felt it was even more so now. Li Haoran, with Five Centers Toward Heaven, absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy. All the surrounding spiritual energy was absorbed into his body without a trace. The foggy reaction in his Dantian became more intense, wave after wave of magic power swept across his body C skin, bone marrow, meridians The fog in his Dantian kept refining, completely transformed into liquid golden spiritual essence. The golden spiritual essence compressed again, emitted a bright gleam, the light kept flashing, constantly swallowing the surrounding golden spiritual essence. In the end, a fulfilling golden elixir was formed. Li Haoran successfully formed a Golden Core! Did I succeed? Li Haoran asked, unsure. His Golden Core formation process seemed to go quite smooth, except for the annoying voices of the two Dao protectors in his ears. You succeeded. The Fifth Elder stated with certainty after a careful inspection. However, it would still be appropriate to have the Sect conduct a final examination. The Fifth Elder breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that nothing unusual occurred before and after Li Haoran''s Golden Core formation. Finally, I have reached the Golden Core stage, Li Haoran also exhaled, thinking that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would no longer have a reason to flaunt superiority in front of him. Exactly what type of Golden Core have you formed? Li Haoran smirked, An unrecorded type of Golden Core, the Regeneration Golden Core! Regeneration Golden Core?! Lu Yang thought the name of this Golden Core is grand. A Regeneration Golden Core implies that Li Haoran has understood the essence of reincarnation, capable of keeping his memory and reliving his life to amend past regrets? If it''s really the case, the name of this Golden Core is quite apt. Let me demonstrate for you all. Li Haoran didn''t hesitate, he cut off one of his arms, frightening everyone. They all initially thought he had lost his mind. But then, an astonishing sight occurred. The severed arm''s wound squirmed and in the blink of an eye, the chopped off arm regrew. Regeneration of severed limbs! Meng Jingzhou named the phenomenon, a divine magic skill that eunuchs dream of possessing. Lu Yang: So this is what the Regeneration Golden Core is about? However, the ability to regenerate severed limbs is really handy in battles. And judging from Li Haoran''s look, regrowing an arm doesn''t seem to drain him. Compared to Meng Jingzhou''s Dual Single Golden Core and Man Gu''s Ancestral Pill, Li Haoran''s Regeneration Golden Core is the most normal Golden Core formed in this generation. It''s not just a limb that I can regenerate, but also the heart, blood, and even the head. I can grow a new one. Li Haoran introduced his capabilities with great pride. The amputated arm on the ground was still twitching. Why did you suddenly decide to form your Golden Core? Did you have some kind of enlightenment? Meng Jingzhou recalled the things that happened before the Golden Core formation, it seemed that the cleaner hired by the Court attracted the most attention. You also want to do menial jobs in the future? Li Haoran rolled his eyes, not knowing how to respond. Of course not, I can''t use earth and wood magic skills. It''s just that I regained some of Qin Haoran''s memories earlier. Having looked at them, I found the knowledge useful for my Golden Core formation, so I got insight and decided to proceed. This aroused Meng Jingzhou''s curiosity even further: What did you see in your memories? Li Haoran was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: He exploited his ability to regenerate, to sell blood. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou both gasped; he was a ruthless man. Although his blood was not as precious as phoenix blood, the blood of a cultivator at the Unification stage was still quite valuable. Qin Haoran sold his blood many times and got pretty skillful at regenerating. When I received this fragment of memory, I thought limb regeneration could be useful, so I implemented it in my Golden Core formation. Who would have thought that Qin Haoran would go to such lengths for the Nine Nether Sect, even resorting to selling blood. The Fifth Elder stroked his beard with admiration. Lu Yang sneered at the Fifth Elder, thinking wasn''t it you guys who plunged the Nine Nether Sect into such dire straits? Li Haoran''s expression turned even stranger: He sold blood before he became the Sect''s Master. Then what did he use the money for? To pay for prostitutes. A cultivator in the Unification stage didn''t have money for prostitutes? He patronized many. Chapter 338 – 337 – I Found A Franchisee For You (Thanks to Reader Banana Protein for the Reward) _1 Chapter 338: Chapter 337 C I Found A Franchisee For You (Thanks to Reader Banana Protein for the Reward) _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang felt that his master had good relationships with others. Even when he was imprisoned, there were still so many people concerned about him. Seven Senior Brothers, one Senior Sister, and his beloved eldest disciple. In just a few minutes, his master had gained several Heavenly King titles. He truly wished he could deliver this good news to the old man himself. The old man would probably break out of the prison in his joy, and personally thank his Brothers and Sisters for their care. He wouldn''t thank Yun Zhi though since he couldn''t defeat her. I think my master should decide what Heavenly King to be called. Eldest Senior Sister, are you the Master of Heaven''s Court? Yun Zhi thought about it, and asked Lu Yang seriously: You just said that the Lord of the Heavenly Court is Heavenly Venerable Dou, is this a senior fairy? Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Inside the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity stood with her hands on her hips, looking spirited. Since the Elders were present here, she couldn''t show herself and so transmitted the message to Yun Zhi. Right, you didn''t expect I am the Lord of the Heavenly Court! This Immortal is the first among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, so being a Lord of the Heavenly Court is more than enough! I thought you would give me a title of Heavenly Venerable Yun and let me be the Lord of the Heavenly Court. Fairy Eternity was so scared that she dared not utter a sound. Initially, Lu Yang planned to let Eldest Senior Sister be the Lord of the Heavenly Court. After all, she was very reliable in doing things. It was Fairy Eternity who pestered him, which made Lu Yang change the title of Heavenly Venerable Yun to Heavenly Venerable Dou. He definitely couldn''t tell this to Yun Zhi. Fine, Master, then. Yun Zhi agreed readily. Lu Yang felt relieved. This Master seemed much more reliable than the Lord of the Heavenly Court. With the Lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court, the Master of Heaven''s Court, and the nine Protectors all settled, Lu Yang had reaped quite a bit. After the Elders disperse, they were still thinking about what Daoist Buyu should be called. Old Nine improved the Big and Small Ruyi which are selling well on the market. How about calling him Growth Heavenly King? I like this name, I vote for it. I also vote for it. Eighth Elder recalled with delight about their triumphant deception of the Nine Nether Sect. I didn''t expect the Nine Nether Sect to be so rich, I was really taken aback when I saw it. You''re right. With that money, I changed all my magic artifacts; they are all top-notch goods; until now, I am still using the same set! At that time, I boldly bid in the auction. I focused on buying the items at the end of the auction. Once I even bought a mysterious item that even the auction house couldn''t identify. By coincidence, I found out it was a map. The map marked a treasure location. I found the place shown on the map and indeed found the treasure! No wonderwe all got about the same amount of Spirit Stones at that time, but you spent more lavishly than us. Turns out you had an unexpected gain! If you do good deeds, good luck will follow. Lu Yang recalled that he hadn''t told the Eternity Sect seniors about his chain store business, so he informed Eldest Senior Sister and headed to the barbecue restaurant on the commercial street. In the barbecue restaurant, he saw someone he did not expect to see hereQin Yanyan, who was eating skewers. Hey, this is not as delicious as the one I tasted in Yanjiang County, but it''s also not bad. Master Liu and Master Gao had never been so challenged in their professional area before. When they heard what Qin Yanyan said, they put all their efforts into making skewers that would satisfy her palate! Niece, why are you here? Qin Yanyan, who was enjoying her skewers, lifted her oily mouth and said, A Sister named Zhou LuLu told me there was a barbecue restaurant in the commercial street, with the same name as the one you guys have in Yanjiang County. I wanted to see if this is the main store and how good it is, so I came over to try. Upon seeing Lu Yang, Master Liu and Master Gao bowed in salute: Boss Lu! Lu Yang was taken aback; when did he become a boss? Actually, Master Liu and Master Gao weren''t sure why either. They just followed Immortal Eternity''s order, and treated Lu Yang as respectfully as they treated him. After all, Lu Yang was the second-in-command of the Eternity Sect, his position was even higher than Immortal Eternity''s. Lu Yang asked Master Liu to contact the Eternity Sect''s Master, still at the slaughterhouse; he had something to tell him. They called you boss, did you open this store? Who are these people? Qin Yanyan asked curiously. It could be said that I opened it. Actually, the store in Yanjiang County can be considered the main store, and this is the first branch. Liu and Gao, who are grilling skewers for you, are both former vice masters of the Eternity Sect. Qin Yanyan was taken aback. She never thought that the people grilling skewers for her held such high positions. In the Seek Dao Sect, would the former vice masters of the Eternity Sect only be allowed to grill skewers? In a little while, the person coming is the former Eternity Sect Master, who runs a slaughterhouse in the Seek Dao Sect. He''s the main supplier for the barbecue restaurant. Qin Yanyan was even more shocked. Vice Masters, Mastersthe Seek Dao Sect had nearly fully hired the Eternity Sect, making all of them do manual labor. She looked at Lu Yang with a strange gaze. Why were the former vice masters of the Eternity Sect respectful to you, and you can even call the former master at any time? Even if the high-level members of the Eternity Sect were prisoners, they wouldn''t treat a Golden Core Stage disciple with such a friendly attitude, right? Could it be that Lu Yang had an exceptionally high position in the Eternity Sect? Qin Yanyan felt that she had unintentionally discovered a big secret that should not be revealed. The Master, upon hearing from Lu Yang, rushed over swiftly. Three familiar female ghosts were following him. Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, Xiao Qi, shouldn''t you be in Guhuai Town? Xiao Qi stepped forward and explained: True Monarch Dai was worried that the Nine Nether Sect might try to verify the situation with us, so he had us all brought back to the Seek Dao Sect to follow Master Xie. It took Lu Yang a moment to realize who True Monarch Dai referred to in Xiao Qi''s mouth; it was Senior Brother Dai Bufan. Senior Brother Dai Bufan was at the Unification Stage, strong enough to be addressed as True Monarch. Though Lu Yang didn''t find Dai Bufan remarkablealways flustered and exuberant in the eyes of the three female ghosts, Dai Bufan was an untouchable Great Power who deserved their utmost respect. We usually help Master Xie in the slaughterhouse while absorbing the Yang Qi from the livestock to stabilize our souls. Knowing that Lu Yang knew these three female ghosts, the Eternity Sect Master specifically brought them along to prove to Lu Yang that he was treating them well. Second-in-command! Immortal Eternity appeared, respectful in his demeanor. Upon hearing this, the corner of Lu Yang''s eyes twitched. He didn''t need to guess who had been stirring up trouble behind his back, it was definitely Fairy Eternity. Boss Lu, do you have any instructions? Initially, Lu Yang intended to get even with Fairy Eternity, but the Master''s words interrupted his thought process. Not really an instruction, just wanted to tell you guys that your plan for expanding the barbecue business got the green light from Eldest Senior Sister. When the matter of letting the Nine Nether Sect open a barbecue shop was mentioned in the conference hall, Eldest Senior Sister didn''t refute it, so it should be considered as being approved. That''s great! The higher-ups of the Eternity Sect didn''t expect Lu Yang to act so quickly. Not just that, I have also found a franchisee for you guys. They are fully responsible for the expansion of the barbecue business and are absolutely reliable. There''s a franchisee, who is it? The Master didn''t expect Lu Yang to put so much effort into this matter. Nine Nether Sect. Who? Chapter 339 – 338: The Confidence Brought by Invincible Elixir_1 Chapter 339: Chapter 338: The Confidence Brought by Invincible Elixir_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Who? The Nine Nether Sect, don''t you know them? Lu Yang was somewhat surprised, not understanding why the high-rank members of the Eternity Sect were so shocked. Are you all selling skewers here, isn''t it quite normal for the Nine Nether Sect to open a chain of stores outside? They are even at the Unification stage and still startle so easily. Their cultivation of mental state is not sufficient. In comparison, Senior Brother Dai Bufan is excellent, who remained calm when he heard that the Nine Nether Sect was preparing to open a chain store. The Nine Nether Sect asked me if I knew any way to make money, and I said there happened to be a barbecue shop project here, which can definitely make money. They agreed when I asked them to join, Lu Yang briefly explained what had happened. The Master and others thought they must have heard wrong. The Nine Nether Sect was responsible for expanding a barbecue shop? Does that sound like something they would do? Although Lu Yang made it sound very simple, the Master and others were not fools and thought that Lu Yang had left out many details. Regardless of how many details were left out, there was something odd about the fact that the Nine Nether Sect was helping the Seek Dao Sect to open a chain of barbecue shops. Lu Yang must have lied and deceived the Nine Nether Sect. But this also doesn''t make sense, the Nine Nether Sect''s Shi Huagu could identify lies, so no one could lie in front of him. They couldn''t figure it out. Why bother with such thoughts? They were all ghouls now, without any ambitions. All that mattered was that the barbecue shop could prosper. It would be a good thing for the Nine Nether Sect to help manage the barbecue shop. Anyone who they could pull into this would be good. When we collaborated with the Nine Nether Sect, we provided two extremely important technical supports. As the first branches of the Once More Barbecue Shop'', you too have the right to receive them. In the expectant eyes of the high-ranking officials of the Eternity Sect, Lu Yang took out something similar to a bookshelf from the Identity Jade. This is an automatic barbecue rack. You put the skewered meat on it, and it barbecues automatically. Masters Liu and Gao disdained this, feeling that this magic artifact was challenging their status: Boss Lu, forgive my harsh words, but the food cooked on this barbecue rack lacks a soul. We don''t need such a thing. Lu Yang thought about it and he was right. Both Master Liu and Master Gao were at the late stage of Unification and their control skills for barbecuing were definitely more sophisticated than this magic instrument. Moreover, the most important thing was that Masters Liu and Gao could only barbecue here. If the automatic barbecue rack replaced them, they would face unemployment. And this, Trinary Pure Yang True Fire Species. Lu Yang took out a small jade bottle, opened the bottle cap, and a swaying flame hung in the air, looking mysterious. The high-rank members of the Eternity Sect didn''t have much reaction, but Xiao Qi and the other two female ghosts saw the species of true fire and felt a fear from the bottom of their hearts. The species of fire contained the pure Yang True Fire of the great power at the Golden Core stage, which was a natural ghost restraint. Lu Yang smiled and said: This is a product of the combination of Three Flavored True Fire and Pure Yang True Fire. The Three Flavored True Fire has a miraculous effect on barbecuing and can provide three flavors. The Pure Yang True Fire is different from the one you know. The Pure Yang True Fire I have has an invigorating Yang effect. Is there such a magical thing in the world? Not only the Master, but even the Immortal Eternity showed a somewhat surprised expression. Immortal Eternity had the memories of all the disciples of the Eternity Sect, even so, he had never heard of the Three Flavored True Fire and the Pure Yang True Fire that could invigorate Yang. This Pure Yang True Fire was discovered by a very good friend of mine on the road to the ultimate pursuit. This kind of dedication impresses me greatly. The Master pondered: Although the Pure Yang True Fire is good, it seems useless to our Seek Dao Sect, right? Everyone in the Seek Dao Sect had a high cultivation level and didn''t need to invigorate their Yang. Moreover, there were plenty of Yang invigorating herbs in the sect. For example, Gongshanee Ginseng was known as a Yang-invigorating sacred object by Lu Yang. Lu Yang thought about it and found it to be true. He put away the Trinary Pure Yang True Fire Species and flipped his palm to release the Three Flavored True Fire. This is the species of the Three Flavored True Fire. You can try it and see if it has a miraculous effect on barbecuing. Master Liu took the fire species with a skeptical attitude, replaced the charcoal, and started to barbecue ten tofu skins taken from the side. The tofu skins were put on the rack and under Master Liu''s skilled flipping, the deliciousness of the tofu skins slowly fermented. Have a taste. When the tofu skin was ready, one for each person, Master Liu took a bite of his own barbecue tofu skin and his eyes widened in surprise. He had barbecued simple tofu skins countless times and was very familiar with the taste of barbecued tofu skin. He didn''t expect that after the triple reinforcement of the Three Flavored True Fire''s three flavors, they would give the barbecued tofu a sweet then spicy, mellow taste. It directly elevated the taste of the barbecue tofu skin to a new level! This was no longer a gap that could be filled by technology. How magical! No wonder Qin Yanyan was always dissatisfied with their skewers. The reason was here. They had studied skewers for several months, and they were not as thorough as a cultivator at the Golden Core stage. After this event, they would definitely close up for cultivation and strive for new insights into the way of barbecue! Then this fire species is left to you. Masters Liu and Gao treasured it as a precious gem. And niece, did you tell anyone when you left the Hundred Refinement Peak? I guess not. Then you''d better go back now. When the Fifth Elder and Junior Brother Li return to the Hundred Refinement Peak and don''t find you Will they be anxious? They will forget they have a person like you. I''m going back now. Lu Yang gave a stretch, feeling that he had done a good deed. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, if Qin Yanyan disappeared, how could the Fifth Elder and Li Haoran possibly forget her? On the contrary, they would be looking for Qin Yanyan everywhere. But saying this would make Qin Yanyan feel very mushy, so forget it. He took his time and leisurely walked towards the Scripture Pavilion. What are you going to the Scripture Pavilion for? In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity was lying on the bed in a lazy position, her legs straight up, her white and tender toes moving lightly, and then her legs slanted, her whole body fell on the bed. If you have any questions, I, the Fairy, can teach you. To continue developing the cultivation method. I wrote my own cultivation method, the Mind Seeing Method'', but I only wrote up to the Foundation Establishment stage due to my limited knowledge at that time. Now that I''m in the Golden Core stage and my cultivation method can''t keep up with my progress, I can only look for inspiration in the Scripture Pavilion and see how to cultivate in the future. You''re so young and you can write a cultivation method? Fairy Eternity was shocked. Even writing up to the Foundation Establishment stage was quite amazing. How can I do that? After I finished writing it, Eldest Senior Sister changed a part for me. Fairy Eternity secretly let out a sigh of relief: I knew it, I couldn''t write my own cultivation method during the Foundation Establishment stage, and you could do it. How much did Yun Zhi change for you? Lu Yang hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the truth. Just the name of the cultivation method was retained. Fairy Eternity: Then you might as well have Yun Zhi continue to develop the cultivation method for you. One has to be independent. How can I rely on Eldest Senior Sister for everything? Maybe this time I write a cultivation method myself and it would get approved by Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang is full of confidence in himself. Fairy Eternity remained silent, thinking that Lu Yang''s confidence might be because of the Invincible Elixir. There''s no need to tell him about such small matters. Chapter 340 – 339: Ancient Immortals Technique_1 Chapter 340: Chapter 339: Ancient Immortal''s Technique_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Actually, it wasn''t that Lu Yang was incapable, but devising a cultivation technique at the Foundation Establishment Stage is truly a tall order. With insufficient experience and knowledge, how could he create a cultivation technique? Not to mention Lu Yang himself being unable to accomplish this, even Fairy Eternity would find it impossible. While walking towards the Scripture Pavilion, Lu Yang casually asked, What cultivation technique did you practice initially, Fairy? Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Profound Technique. A very common technique, but quite suitable for me at the time. It was through this technique that I cultivated to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. When I noticed that this technique had its limits and could not lead one to become an immortal, I had a revelation and deduced the Immortal Technique. I swapped techniques, and subsequently achieved immortality. When you reach the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, you''ll realize that the limits of every cultivation technique are at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. After all, the limits of sentient beings lie at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Becoming immortal is in defiance of the natural order. Only by breaking the limits can one become immortal, hence previous methodologies cannot be applied. If one wishes to achieve immortality, they must formulate their own cultivation technique based on personal comprehension and their own distinctive circumstances. This was the case for me, as well as for Immortal Jiuchong, Ying Tian Immortal, and the rest of them. However, I encountered difficulties when I was writing my technique, and my progress was slower, so I was the last to achieve immortality. I thought you would name your technique The Invincible Immortal Technique.'' Lu Yang muttered teasingly. Fairy Eternity waved her hand, acting generously, Absolutely not. That''s Ying Tian Immortal''s technique. I can''t occupy his spot. Lu Yang: Ying Tian Immortal, what''s going on with you? Have you been assimilated by Fairy Eternity? It seemed that compared to Immortal Jiuchong''s The Immortal Skill of Chaotic One Energy, Two Instruments, Four Images, Six Unions, Eight Desolations, Nine Lands, Ten Heavens, and Only I Am Supreme'', and Ying Tian Immortal''s Invincible Immortal Technique'', the technique devised by Fairy Eternity had the most sober title. Of course, it could also be that Fairy Eternity lacked a sophisticated linguistic culture. In consideration of her Dao Fruit of Eternity, she named her technique Immortal Technique.'' What''s Qilin Immortal''s technique called? The Even More Invincible Technique. Actually, I contemplated that name for myself as well, but Qilin Immortal beat me to it and stole my potential title. Considering the constant arguments between Qilin Immortal and Ying Tian Immortal over who had a closer relationship with the heavens, his choice of name was somewhat justifiable Lu Yang tried his best to appease Qilin Immortal. What''s Time Immortal''s technique called? The Everlasting Green Technique. Lu Yang gasped. As expected of Time Immortal, who was the oldest amongst them. His naming skills were far superior to the other three, including Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity shook her head, I believe Time Immortal has the worst naming sense. It closely resembles those street level techniques. Those in the merge with one another'' and transcendent stages dwell in The Undying and Indestructible Sutra'', Heaven Derivation Taoist Manual'' and Five Elements Rotation Technique'', with Time Immortal''s technique blending in without a trace. Which one of them sounds like an immortal technique? Lu Yang thought to himself, as it turned out, they had disparaged the naming skills of Time Immortal due to their own deficient technique-naming abilities. Wait a minute, Ying Tian Immortal is a face-saving immortal. How could he come up with such a name? Does Ying Tian Immortal have other names for his technique? Yes, he calls his own technique the Innate Ultimate Immortal Technique'' when introducing it to others. As he discovered the ancient secrets, Lu Yang entered the Scripture Pavilion. The first thing upon entering the Scripture Pavilion was to seek out the book that contained the experiences of his senior brothers and sisters in the Golden Core Stage. It was time to input his own Golden Core knowledge. Lu Yang, Invincible Elixir, First-Grade Golden Core. Those who follow this guide can understand the strong and the weak, generate invincibility within their hearts, feel that they can conquer any obstacle, win all battles, and become invincible in the world. Lu Yang originally wanted to trust Fairy Eternity''s instigation and add the phrase This is the supreme Golden Core in the world but given that Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core was at the forefront, he decided to not do so. Practice Method: Challenge across levels, be undefeated in hundreds of battles, create an invincible momentum, draw upon the momentum, consolidate the Qi of the Dantian, only then can one form the Core. Notice 1: Challenging across levels means challenging one level higher, not one level lower. Notice 2: This Golden Core may lead to overconfidence. Notice 3: The name of the Golden Core is for reference only. The actual combat effect is what really matters. Done! Lu Yang closed the book with satisfaction. Let''s check out the techniques at the Golden Core Stage, Lu Yang walked towards the second floor. The first floor had books for the public as well as the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Stages of all major techniques. The continuation of the techniques and the ones for the Golden Core and Nascent Soul Stages were on the second floor. Mortal World Heavenly Technique, live in reality but your heart stays in tranquility. Only by fully experiencing the suffering and desires of the human world can one have a breakthrough and transform the Core into an Infant. I never expected to see this technique first. Have you seen it before? Fairy Eternity''s era didn''t have concepts like worldly cultivation or hermit cultivation. Eldest Senior Sister told me about it. Didn''t we used to see many old beggars on the streets of Great Xia? A lot of cultivators who practiced this technique will disguise themselves as old beggars and blend in. After all, being a beggar is the most efficient way to experience the suffering in the world. Used to? It isn''t the same now? Fairy Eternity saw the key point. Lu Yang rolled his eyes, With the development of Great Xia, the increase in grain production, and the establishment of welfare facilities, there are no beggars anymore. Now every old beggar you see on the streets is at the Golden Core Stage. I estimate that it won''t be long before these Golden Core Stage people will need to find a new way to experience the secular world. Eldest Senior Sister said that the court is preparing to open a few mines, and let these Golden Core Stage cultivators work in there. Fairy Eternity: Hundred Flowers Technique. For each stage, collect thirty-three different kinds of rare flowers and when one has reached the Consummation of the Golden Core Stage, combine the ninety-nine kinds of rare flowers into a single bud. When the bud blooms, it will be the time for breaking the Core and reaching Nascent. Many female cultivators like this technique. It''s simple to learn, highly aesthetic. However, as this technique became popular, a few types of the rare flowers have been picked to near extinction. Only one person had the last few flowers. He held an auction and sold the last few flowers for a sky-high price. After some time, he said he still had a few flowers and wanted to hold another auction. Then it happened again. People later found out that he was the author of this technique. He had collected all the types of flowers in advance. He would release a few every once in a while just to make money. Sword Path Truth. This is the technique our master practiced. Like the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Stages, there are no bottlenecks to this technique as long as one continues to observe swordsmanship. It''s the most suitable technique for us of the Sword Spirit Root lineage. I initially wanted to directly cultivate this technique as well, but unfortunately, only one person in the world can practice this technique. If the master is practicing it, I can''t. Fairy Eternity seemed to be deep in thought. Her observations of Daoist Buyu''s grasp of swordsmanship didn''t seem like it could stop at the door of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Chapter 341 – 340: The Dilemma of the Fairy Eternity_1 Chapter 341: Chapter 340: The Dilemma of the Fairy Eternity_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The number of different cultivation techniques stored in the Seek Dao Sect''s Scripture Pavilion surpasses even those in the palace of the Great Xia Dynasty. Diverse techniques from ancient to recent times, along with those penned by the predecessors of various masters, are housed within the Scripture Pavilion. Here, Lu Yang even came across the Pure Yang Method practiced by Meng Jingzhou. In comparison to Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou''s technique was much simpler. The path ahead had already been paved for him by the Single Body Spiritual Root predecessors. As long as he advanced along this path, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would ultimately be his destination. However, Lu Yang was unsure whether Meng Jingzhou could break the lower limit set by the predecessors, and create a double Single Body Spiritual Root. Could the path they laid out for him still be traversed? Why is it so thin? Lu Yang was puzzled. The copy of the Pure Yang Method he held outlined the cultivation process for the two major realms of Golden Core and Nascent Soul Stage. Even if the language was refined and meanings implicit, it shouldn''t be this thin, should it? When he opened the technique, there was only one sentence inside: Keep going, don''t break your celibacy, this is just the beginning! Lu Yang: Indeed, it wasn''t unheard of for a cultivator of the Single Body Spiritual Root to progress to Unification or even Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Compared to these predecessors, a Golden Core Stage was a mere beginning. So, as per your Single Body Spiritual Root lineage, you mean to say that as long as one maintains their celibacy, they can continue cultivating, right? Lu Yang had heard of a Single Body Spiritual Root predecessor who, having painstakingly cultivated to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, had celebrated extravagantly. He booked every brothel in Imperial City for an entire month, single-handedly raising the consumption threshold of the city''s brothels. This was truly an act of revengeful spending. The philosophy of Single Body Spiritual Root differed from Buddhism. Buddhism emphasized ridding oneself of desires, seeing all beauties as ephemeral as passing clouds. Whereas, a Single Body Spiritual Root cultivator couldn''t eradicate such desires; these desires would even grow with one''s realm. Faced with this, they had no choice but to restrain and endure. To such an extent that they might even see a skeleton as a beauty. Lu Yang also found a rather unique technique, the Sacrifice Body Method. As the name suggested, it involved sacrificing oneself. The method was based on the philosophy that everything originated from nature and ultimately returns to it. Since they all came from nature, why not return oneself to it? Practicing this method required sacrificing a part of one''s body in exchange for powerful cultivation talent and improvement in realm. As a result, those practicing this method often turned out to be blind and mute, rendering their bodies deeply marred. Some even ended up with their bodies nearly an empty shell for the sake of sacrifice. This method was somewhat extreme, yet it hadn''t crossed over into the Demon Path. Lu Yang had a senior brother who practiced this method. He sacrificed his appendix during Qi Refinement, his fat during Foundation Establishment, his hair during Golden Core Stage, and his eyesight during the Nascent Soul Stage. Currently, he is a nearsighted individual wearing glasses. Everything comes from nature and eventually returns to it. Such a familiar argument. Time Immortal said something similar to me. He told me that everything has its time of growth and time of decline, both of which are momentary in the face of nature. Only by effectively imitating nature and returning to the original state can one maintain eternal strength. The words of Time Immortal resolved a long-standing dilemma of mine, inspiring me to write the Immortal Technique'' and achieve immortality. Fairy, you are so clever, is there a problem that could even stump you? Upon hearing Lu Yang''s praise, Fairy Eternity was overjoyed. However, she quickly reminded herself to play it cool. Even though she was pleased, she couldn''t let a few compliments get to her. So, she restrained her smile and said, Even though I am unique and matchless throughout the ages, and even Yingtian Immortal is no match for me, I still encountered difficulties on the path to becoming an immortal. Lu Yang nodded. Becoming immortal is the focus of cultivators. It was understandable if Fairy Eternity encountered difficulties in that regard. So, you had difficulty in forming the Dao Fruit? The difficulty was in forming which kind of Dao Fruit. Lu Yang: At that time, I had many choices. I could form the Tribulation Dao Fruit'' which Yingtian Immortal formed. Or I could understand the intricacy of space and form Void Dao Fruit'', or the Time Dao Fruit'' similar to what Time Immortal has, but I wasn''t satisfied with these Dao Fruits. I felt that these didn''t truly reflect my level. Originally, I should have been the first to achieve immortality according to my progress, with Immortal Jiuchong and Time Immortal coming after me. However, when I encountered difficulties in choosing a Dao Fruit, I hesitated about which one to form. That delay, was just for a moment, really, just a moment. Fairy Eternity measured it with her thumb and forefinger, emphasizing that it was only a brief period of time. Lu Yang didn''t know how long her moment was. Was it a few days or months, or was it a few years? Given Fairy Eternity''s audacity to claim she was only sixteen years old, he had doubts about her perception of time. Then Immortal Jiuchong, Time Immortal, Yingtian Immortal, Qilin Immortal, they all became immortals one after another, leaving me behind. As she spoke, Fairy Eternity''s nose wrinkled, showing her dissatisfaction with how Immortal Jiuchong and the others acted. When the last, Qilin Immortal, became immortal and Time Immortal spoke those words to me, I was greatly enlightened and finally formed the Eternity Dao Fruit that they all envied! Fairy Eternity said triumphantly, placing great pride in her Dao Fruit. To show her gratitude for Time Immortal''s enlightenment, she prepared a table of delicious dishes for him. Time Immortal was so moved that he wept bitterly, regretting his past decisions. Lu Yang pondered. The words Time Immortal spoke contained hidden meanings. However, he was currently too weak to comprehend these secrets. If the secrets were plainly spoken through someone else''s mouth, the intended effect would greatly diminish. He made a note of Time Immortal''s words, and continued to study his skills. Aside from the common skills available on the market, the Scripture Pavilion also offered some unique variations created by his senior brothers and sisters. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although his senior brothers and sisters couldn''t create new skills, they were still able to innovate based on existing foundations. For example, the Great Sun Cultivation Skill Lu Yang was studying allowed its users to understand the sun and its inherent power. The user could form a Great Sun Body that could burn everything. During the day, the power of the Great Sun Body reached its peak, but it would decline when the sun set, and night fell. A senior sister slightly modified the skill and developed the Tai Yin Cultivation Skill. It allowed for understanding the moon and forming a Tai Yin Body, which was as gentle as water and had strong recovery ability. More importantly, these two skills were compatible. Users could alternate between the Great Sun Body and Tai Yin Body depending on the time of day, utilizing the Great Sun Body during the day and the Tai Yin Body at night. This was only the first level, which can be practiced during the Golden Core Stage and the Nascent Soul Stage. Upon reaching the second level, practitioners could simultaneously summon the Great Sun Body and Tai Yin Body, hence known as Sun and Moon Radiance, doubling the power. Upon reaching the third level, the Great Sun Body and Tai Yin Body merged into one, forming a new entity Taiji Dao Transformation, which encompassed the advantages of both and balanced offense and defense. Lu Yang was attracted to this skill. He found the skill to be terrifyingly potent. When he was on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion, he saw a skill called Sun Viewing Skill. According to its summary, upon reaching the Golden Core Stage, one could learn the follow-up integration skills Great Sun Cultivation Skill and Tai Yin Cultivation Skill on the second floor. He didn''t expect back then that the follow-up integration skills would be so powerful. The senior sister who created this skill is very impressive, who is it? Lu Yang looked at the author''s name: Yun Zhi. He looked up, realizing that he had unknowingly arrived in the legendary Yun Zhi Zone. Chapter 342 – 341: Spring of Thoughts_1 Chapter 342: Chapter 341: Spring of Thoughts_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang had long heard of the techniques composed by Eldest Senior Sister, which attracted their own special section in the Seek Dao Sect, dedicated solely to them. Regrettably, the techniques on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion were of such a low grade that he''d never had the chance to see them until now. Today, at last, he did. That''s what I thought. No matter how gifted a Seek Dao Sect disciple is, they wouldn''t be able to compile such techniques easily. Fairy Eternity evidently understood, previously considering the Seek Dao Sect''s geniuses ridiculously exaggerated. The Tai Yin Cultivation Skill almost matched her own compiled technique. On this note, Eldest Senior Sister is also one of us, from the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang emphasized. Even when the best performers, Dai Bufan and Ji Hongwen, were still struggling to catch up with the Elders, their contemporary, the Eldest Senior Sister, had already left the Elders far behind. That was the difference. In front of him, the bookshelf was filled with an array of techniques, all modified or directly compiled by Eldest Senior Sister, based on existing foundations. Hehe, have you been frightened by the number of techniques Yun Zhi has composed? A sandy, aged voice resonated near Lu Yang''s ear. Lu Yang turned his head and saw a hunched old man standing beside him, appearing fairly ordinary. May I ask who you are? Just an idle old man enjoying his time as the custodian of the Scripture Pavilion, just call me Old Tao. Lu Yang dared not really call him Old Tao, but secretly guessed the man was an elder or a grandmaster. Considering the special nature of the Scripture Pavilion, the likelihood was high that he belonged to the level of grandmasters. May I know if Elder Tao has any advice for me? It''s not exactly advice. Being guided by Yun Zhi, what could an old man like me show you? I just saw you wander here, and it reminded me of Yun Zhi as a child. Yun Zhi as a child? Lu Yang was intrigued, his interest in learning new techniques temporarily suppressed. Fairy Eternity also jumped out of bed with zeal, eagerly awaiting Elder Tao''s stories. When Yun Zhi was just brought into the Sect by your master, she was not very tall, probably just this high. Elder Tao measured with his hand at his chest level. He was hunched and rather short, and Yun Zhi at that time only reached up to his chest. She was quiet and rather aloof; not sure if that was her natural personality or because of her life in the Secret Realm. Yet after entering the Scripture Pavilion, her expressions became noticeably animated. The child back then was still too young and had not reached the age of cultivation. Your master had her read casually in the Scripture Pavilion to build a foundation. That lass, absolutely engrossed with reading the techniques, furrowing her brow as she did so. Seeing her prettiness then, I thought she was cute, so I walked over and asked if there was something she didn''t understand. If so, she could ask me. I could explain. She looked rather unhappy, pouted her lips and said, these techniques were composed in a bad way.'' I asked her what was wrong, to which she shook her head like a wind-up toy, saying that she sees it but doesn''t understand it. However, she felt that it was wrong. These techniques indeed had deficiencies, but they were not something a little girl could perceive. I laughed it off, undisturbed by her words. I thought she was finding it hard to comprehend the technique, which led her to stubbornly claim that it was written poorly. Who could have thought that in a short while, the lass would grow to heights that now anyone would find hard to reach? In particular, she has her own unique insights into techniques. Elder Tao was feeling nostalgic. Little did he expect that the little girl from that time would cultivate to such great heights. Work hard on your cultivation, there might come a day when you will surpass Yun Zhi! Elder Tao gently patted Lu Yang''s shoulder, entrusting him with a significant task. Strive hard! Lu Yang rose vigorously and began studying the techniques created by Eldest Senior Sister. Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art,'' a technique secluded in ancient Cave Heaven. Cultivators often enjoy lifespans far surpassing those of mortals, and aim at achieving immortality. However, this technique adopts a contrary approach, breaking through realms by burning lifespans, thus realizing rapid growth in one''s cultivation level. At critical moments, one can also temporarily burn lifespan to boost combat capabilities. The Task Hall mandates that each disciple must complete two tasks annually. In order to fulfill her duties, Yun Zhi lied about going to ancient Cave Heaven and discovering the Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art.'' In reality, she created this technique. As Yun Zhi knew only limited information, she only knew this was a technique for burning lifespans in exchange for combat power. In Yun Zhi''s version of the technique, she changed the burning of one''s own lifespan into the burning of others'' lifespans. During combat, by forcefully burning the opponent''s lifespan, they receive considerable combat capabilities and age quickly, dying before their powerful combat capabilities can come into play. Chaos Sky Scripture'', the sect-guarding technique of the Qingming Sect, zealously guarded and never transmitted to outsiders. When cultivated to perfection, one exhales chaotic fog that cannot be dispersed. Neither physical sight nor spiritual senses can survey it. Practitioners of this technique can freely move in the fog and ambush opponents within it. Eldest Senior Sister falsely claimed that she went to Qingming Sect and learned their sect-guarding technique, Chaos Sky Scripture.'' She then turned in her own version of it to the Task Hall. Those who manage to cultivate this technique to perfection can form a chaos domain and suppress all techniques. All laws cease to function in the chaos domain. Every living being within it will lose all will to resist, and there''s a slight chance of cultivating the Chaos Dao Physique. Currently, the Qingming Sect has replaced their sect-guarding technique with the version by Eldest Senior Sister. The more Lu Yang read, the more his scalp tingled. It would be a miracle if he surpassed Eldest Senior Sister. However, the good news was that these techniques were not written by Yun Zhi during her Golden Core Stage. Lu Yang still has a chance. Lu Yang stopped pondering the outside world and gradually immersed himself in various techniques C the ones from Eldest Senior Sister, from his Sect''s seniors, and from the circulating market He began to comprehend the mentality of the technique composers, delving into the purpose of each step, engrossed in his reading and forgetting all else. After about half a month, Lu Yang awoke from his immersion in various techniques. He suddenly remembered that he came to continue writing techniques. Let''s start writing! Lu Yang scratched the back of his head. He had read so many techniques and was brimming with knowledge, believing he had great potential in the path of techniques. But when he picked up his brush to start writing, he found himself at a loss for words. Why do I feel like I''ve learned everything when reading the techniques? Lu Yang started writing with determination while Fairy Eternity watched in silence, without uttering a word. Speaking now would indeed hinder Lu Yang. After pondering and deliberating for a long time, he finally hit upon some ideas and began writing his technique. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, that''s just the way it is! Hemingway-like, his pen danced over paper. And his ideas flowed from the techniques he had been studying, feeling like he had fully understood and integrated them, and was now innovating on their basis, continuously expressing the abundant ideas from his mind on paper. Yes, I should write so! Now he only wished he could write faster as his thoughts kept flowing too rapidly to follow. After two days, the Golden Core Chapter of the Mind Seeing Method was completed. He made additional tweaks, refining the technique and honing the accuracy of vocabulary. I did it! He immediately left the Scripture Pavilion for Sky Gate Mountain to submit the final draft to Eldest Senior Sister. Having read the work, Eldest Senior Sister nodded slightly, praising: Good, only eighty percent of the content requires minor changes this time. Chapter 343 – 342 Great Progress_1 Chapter 343: Chapter 342 Great Progress_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . When Lu Yang found out that the things he''d painstakingly written were 20% approved by Eldest Senior Sister, he was quite thrilled. Being affirmed by Eldest Senior Sister, even though only 20%, was a rare and precious accomplishment. It was a good start. It was a massive improvement from the last time when his work was entirely rejected. His efforts of scrapping sleep to study intensively in the Scripture Pavilion for nearly a half-month, followed by two and more days of rack-your-brain writings, weren''t in vain. If this time Eldest Senior Sister affirmed 20%, the next time it might be 40%. It won''t be long before he could produce a technique on par with Eldest Senior Sister. The future was bright! But when Lu Yang was about to modestly express that he still needed to work harder, he heard Eldest Senior Sister continue to say: The two portions you quoted were what I wrote, so I won''t change them. Lu Yang: Eldest Senior Sister, could you please not leave me hanging the next time you speak? Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was laughing so hard she was rolling on the bed, even tears came out from her laughter. Seeing Junior Brother obviously disappointed, Yun Zhi comforted him, saying, It''s very good, at least you can correctly quote my sentences. Lu Yang didn''t feel comforted at all. Seeing that Junior Brother was still feeling down, Yun Zhi realized that she might not be good at comforting people. When she emerged victorious against all competitors and became the indisputable champion at the Five Great Immortal Sects competition, to knock her down a peg, the Sect Leaders used the pretext of offering advice to her. The result was needless to say; the ones who were lectured were the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects, whom Yun Zhi soundly defeated. The leaders, feeling humiliated at being defeated by a junior, looked frustrated. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing their somber moods, Yun Zhi comforted them, saying, It''s just that my realm is a bit higher than yours. If I scaled down to your level, I wouldn''t be able to defeat you in one move. The leaders'' faces grew even more gloomy. Daoist Buyu, seeing the leaders being embarrassed, gloated by the side. As her master, he naturally knew his excellent disciple''s Cultivation Level. She was simply unbeatable. No matter who it was, they''d lose. The leaders glared at Daoist Buyu. They couldn''t defeat the disciple, nor could they beat the master? They all came forward and ganged up against Daoist Buyu. In a one-on-one fight, Daoist Buyu feared no one. But who would go for a one-on-one when they could gang up? The Immortal Sect competition ended with Daoist Buyu battered and bruised. Your understanding of cultivation techniques is not yet thorough, so you inevitably mimic other people''s methods. But actually, those others'' understandings aren''t that thorough either. They think they know everything, but they''re still in a half-understanding state. At the beginning of your cultivation, I already mentioned, Mind Seeing Method,'' whose theme you came up with, was a great choice. Cultivators should not only focus on the realm but also the mindset. Upon reaching the Golden Core Stage, one might encounter the Inner Demon Tribulation, a major hurdle for cultivators. Demons are born from the heart, attacking inwardly, making them hard to defend against. Many cultivators are stuck at this stage, their cultivation stagnating. Why are there inner demons? Probably because there isn''t a clear standard for judgment in their hearts. When faced with a choice, and they chose one side, they keep thinking about the possibilities of the other side. If a girlfriend and a mother fall into a river at the same time, and the chooser struggles to decide whom to save, this indicates a lack of clear criteria. If he saves the mother and then the girlfriend drowns, he will regret it. This situation creates material for a heart demon tribulation. Cultivating Mind Seeing Method'' will help you understand your heart, free from the trouble of Inner Demon Tribulation. Previously, Yun Zhi said Liu Yang''s choice of technique was good, but she didn''t explain why. Now, seeing Liu Yang''s golden core formation, a great figure in the outside world, she revealed this idea to him. Upon hearing about this topic, Fairy Eternity also began to explain to Lu Yang, putting it bluntly, In simple terms, all you need is a healthy, positive, and uplifting heart. If you have no worries or desires, where would the Inner Demon Tribulation come from? Lu Yang silently glanced at Fairy Eternity, thinking that she didn''t look like the type to have inner demons. I''ll revise your technique for you. Once I''m done, I''ll let you know. Leaving these words, Eldest Senior Sister turned and walked into her abode. After Eldest Senior Sister left, the puppet stuck its head out, sizing up Lu Yang from head to toe, shaking its head as if it wasn''t satisfied with Lu Yang''s cultivation progress. Hey, you again! The puppet had been a vital part of Lu Yang''s cultivation journey. Since the beginning of his cultivation, the puppet had been ordered by Eldest Senior Sister to spur on his cultivation progress. In those days, Lu Yang was tormented by the puppet in the daytime, and at night, he had nightmares about the Mighty Tofu Lord. He led a very miserable life. In the past, Lu Yang, who was in the Foundation Establishment stage, was helpless against the puppet. However, now he is a Great Power in the Golden Core stage, comparable to the Nascent Soul Stage, considered patriarchs of influential families and worshipped by others in the outside world. Lu Yang knew that the puppet could talk, but it didn''t because it didn''t bother speaking to him. I am not what I used to be, watch how I defeat you today! Lu Yang was full of battle spirit, thinking he was invincible in the world, just a mere puppet, he could easily defeat it with a backhand! The puppet provocatively gestured Lu Yang to come over. Just as Lu Yang was preparing to make a move, Invincible Elixir issued a warning. This is an opponent you can''t defeat. To maintain your winning rate, you can choose to run away or commit suicide. Lu Yang: Fairy, what kind of Invincible Elixir is this? Since I''ve formed a golden core, I haven''t even used it to defeat an opponent once! The only victory Lu Yang had since forming a golden core was the fight against Tao Yaoye, in which the Invincible Elixir recommended using Lu''s Arhat Fist. Fairy Eternity shrugged, You can''t blame me for this. Back then, I could defeat anyone at will with the help of Invincible Elixir, either at Foundation Establishment or Golden Core Stage, including Yingtian Immortal. No one could defeat me. Not like you, if it''s not someone in the Unification stage, then they are your Senior Brothers and Sisters. Lu Yang felt being in a supreme sect wasn''t necessarily a good thing. If he was in an ordinary sect, when Senior Brothers and Sisters looked down on him, bullied him because of his poor background and laughed at his lack of sect influence, Lu Yang could publicly, with the early stage Golden Core cultivation, defeat Senior Brothers and Sisters of late stage Golden Core. This would cause a sensation among the sect elders and leaders who would try to make him a core disciple. However, this couldn''t happen in the Seek Dao Sect. There was something Fairy Eternity did not tell Lu Yang, that the confidence given to him by Invincible Elixir just now, leading him to believe that he could defeat the puppet, was nullified by the warning from Invincible Elixir that he wouldn''t defeat the puppet. The positive and negative effects neutralized each other. It''s not a big deal. Fairy Eternity muttered to herself. Seeing that Lu Yang did not accept the challenge, the puppet took the initiative to attack. Lu Yang immediately turned and ran. If he knew he couldn''t win, only a fool would fight. He didn''t know what level the puppet was, but its speed was just a notch higher than Lu Yang''s, Lu Yang couldn''t outrun the puppet no matter how hard he tried. Just as Lu Yang was about to give up, Invincible Elixir whirled madly, mobilizing Lu Yang''s spiritual essence and speeding him up. Wait, this Invincible Elixir is of no use in battle, but how come it''s so responsive when I''m trying to escape? Chapter 344 – 343 New Usage of Illusion Technique_1 Chapter 344: Chapter 343 New Usage of Illusion Technique_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . With the help of Invincible Elixir, Lu Yang managed to escape from the puppet''s clutches without a hitch. The puppet ceased its pursuit the moment Lu Yang stepped out of Sky Gate Mountain, and stood at a distance watching as Lu Yang disappeared into the distance. Good thing the puppet can''t leave the mountain, Lu Yang let out a breath of relief. He had noticed earlier that the puppet had a limited range of movement and couldn''t leave Sky Gate Mountain. Senior Brother Lu, why did you run so fast? Is there any danger on Sky Gate Mountain? Tao Yaoye''s voice echoed from behind Lu Yang. How could there be any danger when the Eldest Senior Sister was on Sky Gate Mountain? No nothing. It''s just that I haven''t been running for a while. Just stretching my legs, Lu Yang couldn''t let her know he had been chased by a puppet. It would be too embarrassing to say it out loud. Are you free now? I''ve had some new ideas about illusions and I wanted to discuss them with you. Lu Yang thought for a moment. Sure, he had some free time. Sure, let''s go to Dust Free Peak? While on their way to Dust Free Peak, Lu Yang casually asked, Do you have any new ideas on illusions? Yes, it''s an idea inspired by the Unification that you, Junior Brother Meng, and Junior Brother Man performed a while ago. If you willingly accepted my illusion, it got me thinking. Can illusions be used in places other than battles? That''s an interesting perspective. Go on? The hardest part of casting illusions is to make the opponent succumb to the illusion, why not try it differently? Are there situations where the opponent voluntarily succumbs to the illusion? Lu Yang contemplated. He had never thought about this before, but he felt that he had grasped the meaning Junior Sister Tao wanted to express. He followed Tao Yaoye''s line of thought and said, For people to willingly fall under an illusion, it has to be safe and comfortable. Ensuring safety so that it is not used in battle is the most basic guarantee. Making it comfortable is the precondition for the voluntary acceptance of the illusion. One characteristic of illusions is that they immerse people in the experience. Suppose they enjoy a treatment that they can''t experience in reality, they would willingly succumb. So are you suggesting, Junior Sister Tao, to let them see scenes they can''t normally see like? Lu Yang incredulously looked at Tao Yaoye. He hadn''t expected that Tao Yaoye, who looked so young and naive, would come up with something only a man would think of. Tao Yaoye nodded delightfully, feeling proud that the most quick-witted Senior Brother Lu understood her so quickly. Yes, let them see the Cultivators in battle! Lu Yang: I''m sorry. That was my misinterpretation. I need to reflect. Tao Yaoye said excitedly: I''m not talking about lower-grade Cultivators in battle; their battles are quite common. But it''s rare to see Golden Core Stage Cultivators fighting, especially as Golden Core Stage Cultivators can fly through the air, their spiritual essence is much more abundant than those at the Foundation Establishment Stage, they can perform countless more magic skills, it''s very enjoyable to watch! Ordinary people and low-level cultivators never get the chance to see fights among Golden Core Stage or higher cultivators. But if we use illusions to let them witness these battles, I''m sure they would be more than happy! Of course, I''m not doing this out of charity. It''s a paid service. She''s planning to earn money from this. What I''m considering now is whether to introduce some storylines into these battles. If the battles just start out of the blue, won''t it seem too abrupt? Should I incorporate some plot? The two had reached the entrance of Tao Yaoye''s Abode on the Dust Free Peak. Tao Yaoye looked extremely excited, I''ll give you a demonstration. Don''t resist. Okay. Tao Yaoye unfolded her red paper umbrella, held it in front of her body, and gently shook it twice in front of Lu Yang. Lu Yang felt dizzy for a moment, and when he regained his consciousness, he found himself in the midst of endless mountains. He sensed something and looked up to see two human figures standing in the air, both clad in similar clothing, seemingly brothers. One of them was shedding tears, his voice trembling slightly, Seniior Brother, tell me, why did you kill our master? Why did you kill your favorite Junior Sister, and other brothers and sisters? Why! The other man let out a wild laugh, his body radiating a chilling dark aura, Hahaha, why? You''ll have to ask the Master! Ask yourself! Me? The younger brother was taken aback, not understanding what his senior brother meant. I was the first one to join the Sect, worked tirelessly day in and day out, just so one day I could take over the mantle from the Master. Even when younger brothers and sisters joined later, I didn''t care, none of them were as talented as me! But it all changed when you came. The Master wanted to make you the head of the Sect! When I confronted him about it, the Master said I was impatient and short-sighted, and you were the most suitable person to inherit his mantle! I was livid. How could all my efforts over the years be seen as impatience in his eyes! I was so angry that I killed him. The younger sister saw it all and she screamed in terror, attracting other people''s attention. To silence them, I had to kill them too! Junior Brother, now that you know everything, you must die too! Your Cultivation Level is way below mine, it is best for you to surrender willingly! A golden fog rose from the junior brother, creating an aura that faintly contested the senior brother''s. The senior brother paled with shock, How is this possible? You''re only supposed to be at the early Golden Core Stage. How can you be at the same late stage as I am? The junior brother was brimming with coldness. He remembered the scene of dead bodies lying all over when he rushed to the Sect, remembered the Master on his last breath transferring all his skills to him, remembered the younger sister slowly dying in his arms. The mastermind behind all of these atrocities must die! The senior brother suddenly realized something, his face twisted with madness, I understand now! That old man gave all of his skills to you! I knew he was biased towards you! Having received the Sect''s lineage, the junior brother wielded two magic artifacts. He twitched the scissors in his hands, which turned into two golden Flood Dragons, lunging at the senior brother, snapping their jaws. A large ghost claw emerged from the senior brother''s back, suppressing the two golden Flood Dragons. The junior brother opened a jade bottle, from which a yellow sandstorm gushed out like a tidal wave, rushing towards the senior brother. The senior brother shouted, took out the wide knife from his waist, waved a knife aura and divided the sandstorm into two. A fierce battle ensued between the two, magic artifacts, magic skills, and calculations were displayed one after another. It was so dazzling that the viewers could not resist the urge to join in. All of a sudden, the scene turned into a landscape painting, then submerged in water, the ink was diluted, and everything disappeared. When Lu Yang came back to his senses, Tao Yaoye was standing in front of him with her red paper umbrella, smiling at him. Senior Brother Lu, how was it? How did it feel? I tried adding some plot, is it better than just plain fighting?'' Lu Yang was silent for a while, his mind filled with criticism, not knowing where to start. Isn''t this just like a movie? A movie with fully immersive technology, no less! There''s no need to mention the battle scenes, it was just like the real thing. The plot was a bit thin, but that didn''t matter. This was just the beginning, the plot could always be enriched later. If this was released in his past life, it would cause a sensation. No special effects could compete with this. Great idea. Lu Yang sighed, believing that once this idea was fleshed out and introduced to the general public, it would definitely make a fortune! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 345 – 344: Eighth Elder_1 Chapter 345: Chapter 344: Eighth Elder_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang estimated that if Tao Yaoye joined the Nine Nether sect, the Master of Nine Nether sect would likely treat her like a saint or directly make her the Master. This method of making money is much faster than Qin Haoran''s lending, and it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say it was a goldmine. There''s no investment involved, so there''s no need to worry about losing any capital. No need to hire actors, nor to shoot dozens of times, any illusion can be created at will, and needless to say, the special effects, they are as real as it gets. If you''re subjected to an illusion technique during a fight, and you die in the illusion, then you really die. The illusionary world created by an illusion technique is even more real than reality. There is also no need to worry about the plot. The events that happen in the Cultivation World every day can be used as material and with a little dramatization, it could turn into a movie, and if the plot is too long, it can be turned into a tv series. Without going too far, Master''s storytelling of Legend of the Dao Sect could be used as a movie. It''s a great idea, but there are areas that need improvement. After some contemplation, Lu Yang pointed out the shortcomings of Tao Yaoye''s illusion technique. You realized that fighting techniques alone are not enough to attract people. Adding short plots is a good idea, but it''s still not enough. An interesting plot should give people an exhilarating feeling, leaving a lasting impression after it ends, there should be foreshadowing and plot twists. Mmmm. Tao Yaoye kept nodding, Senior Brother was worthy of the name, he caught on fast, and was quick in his thinking. Currently, the plot is minor compared to how we are going to cast the illusion. Tao Yaoye was puzzled and confused: But I can cast illusions myself. Lu Yang shook his head: Of course you can cast it, but you can''t be casting illusions everywhere, you''ll tire yourself out. As you said, if you want to make money this way, you will need to popularize it. To popularize it, you will need a more convenient way of casting illusions. For example, talismans. If my memory serves me, talismans are the most common carriers of illusion techniques. Tao Yaoye thought about who she could ask for advice: When it comes to talismans The Sect Leader is skilled in sword techniques, the Grand Elder in dream-making, the second elder in array methods, the third elder in body refinement, the fourth elder in the Confucianism Path, the fifth elder in refining, Master in cultivating immortal bodies, the seventh elder in refining pills, the eighth elder in swindling. It seems that none of the elders are skilled in this. Should we ask other senior brothers and sisters for help? Lu Yang paused for a second, then couldn''t help but ask, Is it possible that apart from swindling, the Eighth Elder is also good at talismans? Despite the rumors that when Daoist Buyu joined the sect, he was brought up by the Eighth Elder, laying a solid foundation for Daoist Buyu to grow skewed. Despite the time nine hundred years ago when the Eighth Elder scammed the Nine Nether sect until their treasury was emptied, leading the previous Master to commit suicide. Despite the real questions that the Eighth Elder sold to Meng Jingzhou twenty years ago. Despite the Fifth Elder adamantly not letting talisman cultivator Qin Yanyan learn talismans from the Eighth Elder for fear she might learn wrongly. But it can''t be denied that the Eighth Elder is indeed a master of talismans. Discuss with the Eighth Elder, but to be on the safe side, it''s better to involve the Sixth Elder as well. Lu Yang cautiously suggested, receiving agreement from Tao Yaoye. At the top of the Dust-Free Peak, the breathtakingly beautiful Sixth Elder sat cross-legged. Under the influence of the Pure Immortal Body, the surrounding area became a vacuum zone. She tried to confine the area of the Immortal Body''s influence. She found that the smaller the area, the stronger the repulsion. The best state is to let the realm of the Immortal Body adhere to the body surface, a thin layer. In this way, any attack can be resisted. However, from the records, none of the past Pure Immortal Bodies have been able to achieve this state. She sensed someone approaching from a distance, opened her beautiful eyes, and saw Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye. What brings you two here? She asked them through her divine sense. Sorry for interrupting Master''s cultivation. The thing is, I have some new thoughts on illusion techniques recently Tao Yaoye explained in detail about her discussion with Lu Yang. The idea is good, and considering Old Eighth''s level at talismans, it should be easy for him to do. The Sixth Elder also realized the business opportunity in Tao Yaoye''s idea and felt a touch of pride. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tao Yaoye''s idea could make more money than the Ninth Junior Brother''s Wish Granting Technique: Local Version. Look at that, this is the good disciple I taught! Let''s go, I''ll take you to him. The Sixth Elder raised her hand and an odd energy enveloped Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye, taking them from the top of Dust-Free Peak directly to the nearby Rune Peak. Rune Peak was the mountain under the Eighth Elder''s control. The three of them landed. It was the first time that Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye visited Rune Peak. They found that there were runes everywhere, even on the leaves there were rune marks, the various plants made forms that looked like talismans. Old Eight, come out, I need your help! The Sixth Elder sent a message to the Eighth Elder. Sister is looking for me? The Eighth Elder walked out of his abode with a surprised expression. In his impression, Sister Six rarely asks for his help. Has someone tried to swindle you, sister, and you need me to swindle it back? I''m afraid this may not work out, I haven''t left the mountain to fool people for dozens of years. Lu Yang thought to himself, have you forgotten that you just swindled Meng Jingzhou a year and a half ago? Tao Yaoye, not knowing of this, thought that the Eighth Elder had retired from swindling. However, rest assured, anyone who dares to swindle you, even if I don''t leave the mountain, I can send my disciples to swindle him till he doesn''t even have his underpants left! I''m not like Ninth Junior Brother, I''ve been swindling for so many years, and I''ve never been caught! Same goes for the disciples I''ve taught. They''re all reliable and won''t get caught by the officials! The Eighth Elder assured confidently, highlighting his deep bond as a fellow disciple. When he was younger, he was taken care of by the Sixth Elder. Lu Yang respected him, who would have thought that the Eighth Elder''s swindling skills were so advanced that he was never caught; even Master couldn''t match this! It''s well known that Master could trick the Minister of Justice into jail. It''s estimated that Master hasn''t been released yet. Lu Yang had heard from Meng Jingzhou that ever since the Minister of Justice was put into jail in Goose County, the Ministry of Punishments moved their office to Goose County and safety there became unprecedentedly stable, without a single criminal case occurring. The bad guys weren''t stupid, they''d clearly avoid committing a crime under the noses of the Ministry of Punishments. They weren''t Daoist Buyu after all. However, there were also consequences. Lu Yang heard from Meng Jingzhou that even for officials on leave, would visit the jail cell in Goose County for curiosity''s sake. Under the guise of caring for their colleague. While suggesting to the County Magistrate of Goose county to sentence Daoist Buyu to death. The Sixth Elder gave the Eighth Elder a look, having been senior and junior for two thousand years, she knew exactly what kind of person the Eighth Elder was. Yes, indeed, you''ve never been caught. You always surrender yourself, arguing that it can mitigate the punishment. And also, don''t think I don''t know why you don''t leave the sect, aren''t you waiting for the statute of limitations to pass? According to the Great Xia''s criminal law, if the time for the statute of limitations for a crime has passed, the criminal will no longer be held accountable for their crimes. Chapter 346 – 345 – Even the Eldest Senior Sister is no match for me! _1 Chapter 346: Chapter 345 C Even the Eldest Senior Sister is no match for me! _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Well, you can''t put it that way, I''m just capitalizing on the legal provisions, Eighth Elder declared confidently. Besides, I never anticipated that they would rather expose themselves as independent cultivators from the Demon Path than report me to the government office! Lu Yang was curious about how Eighth Elder had deceived them, making them disregard their Demon Path identity to report to the government. Normally, cultivators from the Demon Path fear government offices the most. Sixth Elder didn''t dwell on this issue, That''s enough, I didn''t come to discuss who you swindled. I have a task related to talismans and I need your help. Tao Yaoye looked innocently at Lu Yang, who understood what she meant with her gaze: See? Can''t blame me for viewing Eighth Elder as a fraudster, he admits to being a deceiver the moment we meet. Should''ve said so earlier! I''m an expert in talismans! Eighth Elder laughed heartily, attesting to his accomplishments in talismans. Whether it''s offensive or defensive talismans, however many you need, just say the word! All I need to do is make them! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Creating talismans of Pass Tribulation level and Semi-Immortal level might be challenging, but I can handle Unification level talismans. Sixth Elder shook his head, No need for such high-level talismans. My disciple has an idea for which we need your talisman expertise. Eighth Elder looked at Tao Yaoye with interest, Let''s hear it? Tao Yaoye went on to recount her conversation with Lu Yang. Eighth Elder listened with sparkling eyes, appreciating Tao Yaoye more and more, What a novel idea! How about becoming my disciple? You didn''t seem to dwell on your Feather Transformation Immortal Body research, I suppose you don''t want to develop it. Might as well stop affiliating with your Senior Sister, your illusion technique is perfect for swindling folks with me. Such individuals with active minds were suited for training under him. He knew Lu Yang had an agile mind too, but he didn''t have the nerve to snatch him from Yun Zhi. Tao Yaoye almost jumped in fright, she quickly swore to herself that she will delve into Feather Transformation Immortal Body research as soon as she got back, just to avoid the day her Master decides she should train under Eighth Elder. That''s enough, Sixth Junior Brother. Stop scaring her. Let''s talk about talismans. Can you make it? Eighth Elder stroked his chin and chuckled, Senior Sister, it seems you underestimate me! Making such a talisman isn''t difficult at all, I could do it easily. Lu Yang added two more requirements, It needs to be mass-produced, and it should be inexpensive. It should not harm ordinary people. Superior illusion techniques can confuse ordinary people so much that they struggle to distinguish between illusion and reality even after escaping the illusion. Eighth Elder looked troubled, The no-harm rule is simple, mass production though might be tricky. I wonder if you understand talismans, they''ve never been successfully mass-produced. Even the most basic Great Strength Talisman is like this. I, along with a few friends who also study talismans, investigated this issue. Our initial idea was to print talismans using engraving methods, like silver banknotes. This way, talisman prices would drop significantly. Those who could discuss talismans with Eighth Elder undoubtedly had an unparalleled understanding of it. Later, we discovered that this method wasn''t feasible. When drawing a talisman, each stroke must be filled with the essence of one''s spiritual energy. This hurdle alone deters most cultivators who want to become talisman experts. Furthermore, to print talismans using engraving methods requires us to infuse our spiritual essence into the engraving gaps. Not to say that no talisman experts can achieve it, but the few that can are far from enough for large-scale production. We tried using puppetry to create talismans, but puppets lack the spiritual energy necessary for talisman creation. In short, all our attempts were unsuccessful, so the idea was shelved. Martial Niece Tao''s illusion lasts between half an hour to an hour. This is considered a large-scale illusion which advanced talismans can create but they can''t be mass-produced. Lu Yang fell into deep thought. He didn''t know much about talismans before, so he wasn''t expecting these difficulties. Suddenly he came up with a solution, From what I recall, array methods can also induce illusions, right? What if we combine talismans with array methods? Eighth Elder nodded in surprise. After calculating, he found that this approach seemed feasible. Good idea! By simplifying both the talisman and the array method to Qi Refinement level and then combining them, it can be achieved! After simplification, even Qi Refinement Cultivators could produce Array Method! I''m not proficient in Array Method, so I need to consult with the Second Brother. You guys go back and wait, we''ll let you know when we have our conclusion! The Eighth Elder decided to do so and sped towards the medicinal field. Just then, Lu Yang heard Eldest Senior Sister''s transmission. Come back, the method has been transcribed. Overjoyed, Lu Yang noted Eldest Senior Sister''s efficiency in transcription remained consistent. It has been less than half a day, and it''s done. Lu Yang cautiously approached the foot of Sky Gate Mountain, confirming that the puppet wasn''t blocking his way before he relievedly ascended the mountain. All the way up, Lu Yang was wary of a puppet ambush, however, luckily, the journey was smooth, and the puppet didn''t cause him any trouble. Reaching the summit of Sky Gate Mountain, Eldest Senior Sister was quietly sitting at the stone table sipping tea. The puppet obediently poured tea for her, its demeanor was unlike how it treated Lu Yang. On the stone table, lay a brand-new method book titled Mind Seeing Method'' C Golden Core Chapter. Try practicing it. I''ve adjusted some parts based on the method you wrote. Lu Yang was ecstatic, indeed, Eldest Senior Sister deserved her reputation, she was much more reliable than Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity constantly urged him to Play Dead Technique, unlike Eldest Senior Sister, who wrote methods for him. The character of the handwriting reflected the writer, Eldest Senior Sister''s handwriting was like her C neat, beautiful, and cold. Since it was written based on Lu Yang''s ideas, he quickly picked it up. After carefully reading it twice, he committed it to memory and initiated circulation. Lu Yang concentrated on a stream of spiritual energy according to the theory in the method and under his control, let this spiritual energy circulate in his body in a regular manner. He quickly completed a circulation, which indicates that Lu Yang has mastered the basics of the method. With pride, Lu Yang remarked, I''m indeed a rare genius in history. I''m the strongest entity! Lu Yang felt that cultivation came naturally to him, no one could match his talents. His gaze fell on Eldest Senior Sister, who was carefully savoring her tea. Even Eldest Senior Sister is no match for him! Wait, this is wrong! Lu Yang suddenly reacted, no matter how dull he was, he realized there was a problem. How reckless was he to arrive at the ludicrous conclusion that Eldest Senior Sister is no match for me? It''s the Invincible Elixir, it gave me invincible confidence, but I''ve always been able to suppress it logically. The Mind Seeing Method amplifies my confidence from Invincible Elixir, making me feel invincible! Lu Yang''s body moved uncontrollably towards Eldest Senior Sister despite Invincible Elixir''s relentless warnings against this move. Please commit suicide immediately to maintain a 100% win rate. Please commit suicide immediately to maintain a 100% win rate. Invincible Elixir incessantly requested Lu Yang to maintain a 100% win rate. Eldest Senior Sister raised her eyelids, realizing that she forgot this feature of the Invincible Elixir while writing the method. Fortunately, Lu Yang was no stranger to challenges and reacted quickly in crisis. Spill Beans into Soldiers! Lu Yang handed over the control of his body to Fairy Eternity, who was observing from the sidelines. Eh? Eh?? Fairy Eternity was taken aback, she was merely an observer and unexpectedly got caught up in the situation. She controlled Lu Yang''s uncontrolled body, attacked Eldest Senior Sister, and was flicked off by Eldest Senior Sister''s finger. Lu Yang successfully maintained his undefeated record. Chapter 347 – 346 Qingzhou Grand Ceremony_1 Chapter 347: Chapter 346 Qingzhou Grand Ceremony_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Fairy Eternity was flicked away by Eldest Senior Sister, hanging upside down on a nearby tree bough, her body swaying back and forth. Lu Yang, you disrespect Immortals! Fairy Eternity rebuked angrily, having been struck by an unforeseen disaster for no apparent reason the epitome of an innocent victim. When she was ruling supreme in ancient times, who would dare treat her like this? With a respectful attitude, Lu Yang said, It''s not that I disrespect the Fairy, rather, I just conceived invincible elixir and am not yet familiar with it. Earlier, I was hoping the Fairy could show me how to use it. Thanks to the Fairy''s demonstration just now, I already know how to use this Invincible Elixir. Really? Fairy Eternity looked suspiciously at Lu Yang, feeling that something was wrong. I''m just a mortal, how could I dare to deceive a Fairy? I see. Fairy Eternity, thinking herself magnanimous, decided not to probe any further. The puppet hopped up and picked Lu Yang, who was hanging from the tree bough, by the collar. It was as if she''s carrying a mischievous cat. Eldest Senior Sister laid two fingers on Lu Yang''s wrist, diagnosing like a physician. With an almost imperceptible nod of her head, she said: I see. I have considered prematurely. When designing the technique, I forgot the side effect of Invincible Elixir which could make you overconfident. The training method made you extra confident, causing you to lose the ability for normal thought and physical control. She stooped to pick up the ritual that had fallen on the ground. The ritual automatically ignited, leaving no trace behind. It was as if it had never existed. I''ll modify it. Wait a moment. Eldest Senior Sister sat beside the stone table, tore through the space, and took out a book without any words from the space. After a moment of thought, she knew how to modify it. Her pen moved swiftly. It did not take long before a new version of Mind Seeing Method C Golden Core Chapter was complete. Here, try again. Lu Yang took the ritual. Just a few words had changed compared to the previous one. Can that suppress the impulse of the Invincible Elixir? Lu Yang circulated one complete cycle as before, and then sneakily glanced at his meditating Eldest Senior Sister, and breathed a sigh of relief. This time, there''s no impulse to strike Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang began meditating, feeling the changes brought by the ritual. The biggest change was a clear mind. The ritual had pointed out his advancement path; all he needed to do was follow the course of the ritual. His previous training was purely about accumulating mana without any advancement in realm. Now, with the new ritual, the mana accumulated previously came in use, enhancing him from the initial stage of Golden Core to the beginning of Golden Core. This sounded like a standstill, but there was no substantial change. The second change dealt with his Spiritual Sense and Spiritual Space C with the range of his Spiritual Sense expanding slightly, and his Spiritual Space also becoming a bit larger. Originally, the bed of Fairy Eternity was against the wall, i.e., the boundary of the Spiritual Space. Now, the bed of the Fairy was about two steps away from the boundary of the Spiritual Space. Fairy Eternity also realized this. She pushed her bed back against the boundary of the Spiritual Space. She enjoyed lying on the bed with her back against the wall and her little feet kicking the wall. She found it very comfortable. Is Lu Yang there? Meng Jingzhou called softly from uphill. Given his carefree nature, he usually shouted when looking for someone. But this was Sky Gate Mountain, home not only to Lu Yang but also the terrifying Eldest Senior Sister. Even if Meng Jingzhou had eight times the courage, he wouldn''t dare to raise his voice on Sky Gate Mountain. Eldest Senior Sister, are you here? When Meng Jingzhou saw Eldest Senior Sister with her eyes closed, leaning against a tree, he bowed slightly. Eldest Senior Sister uttered a soft mmm, she had known since the moment Meng Jingzhou set foot on Sky Gate Mountain. What do you need me for? Meng Jingzhou spoke, holding an air of mystery, Of course, something nice! Have you heard about the Qingzhou Grand Festival? It''s about to begin. Lacking extensive knowledge about frequent events in the Great Xia Dynasty, Lu Yang wasn''t too informed about this: What''s the Qingzhou Grand Festival? It''s a festival held for cultivators. Under the lead of Qingzhou government office and several first class sects, it is held annually at the beginning of August. It has various events such as competitions, auctions; it''s quite lively. The main purpose is to attract young cultivators to stay in Qingzhou. Therefore, many participants are around our age. Lu Yang''s eyes lit up. He rarely interacted with peers; this was a great opportunity. I''m in! By the way, is this the same Qingzhou where, two thousand years ago, the Qingzhou provincial governor moved a neighboring city over there by claiming it was a magical duel, just like what the Fifth Elder mentioned? Yes, that''s the Qingzhou. Eldest Senior Sister, who had been meditating all this time, slowly opened her eyes, revealing a hint of curiosity: The Fifth Elder told you about the Qingzhou provincial governor? Eldest Senior Sister, you know about this too? Of course, I do. After all, that Qingzhou provincial governor was our Grandmaster. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: For some reason, neither of them was surprised by this fact. Indeed, it was in line with the Seek Dao Sect''s style C logical but outrageous. Since you know about the Qingzhou provincial governor, it''s fine. But don''t spread it outside. It''ll ruin the reputation of our Seek Dao Sect, warned the Eldest Senior Sister; she deeply cherished the sect''s reputation. However, she did not know what the outside world thought of the Seek Dao Sect. Meng Jingzhou curiously asked, Eldest Senior Sister, what happened to that provincial governor later on? Later on, he proceeded to develop Qingzhou systematically. The Qingzhou Grand Festival is his idea; the festival attracts many talented cultivators, and the result is outstanding, thus other provincial governors followed suit. Under his governance, Qingzhou became more and more prosperous. Once his great deeds were accomplished, he retired and returned to the sect. Lu Yang realized a problem: Wait a minute, are the people of our Five Great Immortal Sects allowed to become government officials? He had assumed that due to the high positions and power of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Great Xia Kingdom, out of fear, suspicion, etc., would not allow the members of the Five Great Immortal Sects to hold official positions. Naturally. Meng Jingzhou gave Lu Yang an example: The court is so thirsty for talent. Where are the most talented people? Of course, it''s from the Five Great Immortal Sects. The court has even invited Suspension Temple to preside as the government office. As long as the latter agrees, they would be appointed as prime minister, but they simply refuse. The court has also invited the Sect Master of the Prison Suppressing Sect, but they refused as well. For young talents like us to serve in the government, the court would be more than accepting. But unlike the head of Suspension Temple, if we want to hold a government office, we need to pass the Imperial Examination. Eldest Senior Sister reminded, Lu Yang, you are forbidden from participating in the Imperial Examination or hold any public office. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang was taken aback: Why? He didn''t have the intention to become a government official, but he should at least have the opportunity, right? Because of our Master. Lu Yang instantly understood, given his intelligence, he grasped the connection once it was hinted. The Seek Dao Sect was not considered one of the Five Great Immortal Sects twenty thousand years ago. The sect has evolved today, undoubtedly crowned as the number one Immortal Sect. The court was apprehensive of Seek Dao Sect becoming overly powerful and did not permit the pupils of Seek Dao Sect, or particularly, direct pupils of the Sect Leader, to hold an official position. This was done in fear of links being formed between court and land, that could shake the rule of the Great Xia Dynasty. Eldest Senior Sister continued, Our Master has committed crimes many times, so his students, our Grandmaster, are also not allowed to hold office. Chapter 348 – 347: Where is My Patent Fee?_1 Chapter 348: Chapter 347: Where is My Patent Fee?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Eldest Senior Sister took out a gilded invitation card, and one could tell from the envelope alone that it was of considerable value, The grand event in Qingzhou includes a competition among the younger generation. The government office of Qingzhou has sent us an invitation, hoping that we from the Seek Dao Sect send a representative to participate. I planned to discuss this matter with you initially, but now that Junior Brother Meng has raised this up, it saves us a lot of trouble. A competition among the younger generation? Lu Yang was eager to give it a try since he had never competed with his peers apart from those from the Five Elements Sect. Then let''s go, in my chariot, Meng Jingzhou called out. Just the two of us? Aren''t Junior Sister Tao and the others coming? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I wanted to invite them, but Junior Sister Tao told me she was waiting for the results from the Second and Eighth Elder, I have no idea what those results are. Also, she seems fully engaged in her research on the Feather Transformation Immortal Body, so I didn''t invite her again. Junior Brother Man has returned to his Barbarian tribe for a visit, and I''m not sure when he''s going to come back. Junior Brother Li is spending quality time with his family, trying to help our niece form her Golden Core, so he isn''t willing to come out. Meng Jingzhou felt a bit distressed. This was such a great opportunity. There are only fifteen of these large-scale events held each year across the fifteen states of Great Xia. Once they miss this one, they will have to wait for another month. They are missing out. As someone who likes lively scenes, the more people that go, the better. After Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had left, Eldest Senior Sister suddenly remembered something and opened the invitation: On the third day of 99,860 of the Great Xia Calendar, as per the rule, the grand event of Qingzhou was to be held. It kindly invites your Sect to send outstanding disciples to participate in the event and give some guidance as judges. Junior Brother and Junior Brother Meng wouldn''t get up on the stage, right? Yun Zhi murmured to herself, feeling like she was worrying over nothing. Both of them are the first and second-ranked among the younger generation in the Seek Dao Sect, so their strength was unquestionable and higher than the others. If they get on the stage, it would be too unfair. When I was at home, I often heard them talking about grand events here and there and how spectacular they were. Just hearing about it made me want to go and see it myself. Unfortunately, I hadn''t started Cultivation at the time, so I wasn''t qualified to watch the grand event. The Grand Event of Qingzhou is held for cultivators. To avoid disrupting the normal life of mortals, Qingzhou will set aside a special area outside the city where a Great Cultivator will temporarily construct a city. Inside the chariot, Meng Jingzhou was building castles in the air with wild gestures while Lu Yang was impressed. In addition to the magical duel, there will be auctions, eyesight appraisals, barter trades, exploration of ruins, appreciation of Golden Cores, etc. The event will provide an array of activities, ensuring every cultivator will gain plenty after attending. Not just our younger generation, but middle-aged and high-ranked cultivators will also be there. However, these cultivators have their own communities and won''t interfere with us. More senior cultivators were much older than Lu Yang and his peers. If these seniors were around, the younger generation might feel constrained. Lu Yang deeply understood this: hosting classmates at home felt very different when the parents were around compared to when they were not. We have also held cultivator exchange meetings, but back then everyone had a lot of grudges. A disagreement might end up in threats against your entire family. On the surface, it was an exchange meeting, but more often than not, tribulation cultivators would take actions secretly, killing people for their treasure, making it extremely dangerous. So, only the major clans have the right to host a cultivator exchange meeting due to its high safety standards. For example, the Lianshan Clan backing Immortal Jiuchong, the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes, the Four Major Ferocious Clans, and so on. Fairy Eternity sighed and reminiscing about those times, she thought it was really tough back then. Lu Yang remembered that Immortal Jiuchong once made Fairy Eternity cook and let the criminals confess. The criminals mentioned here were probably cultivators like those tribulation operating in secret, who had crossed the Lianshan Clan''s bottom line. Later, when the five of us became immortals, we started hosting exchange meetings irregularly. The meetings we hosted were very safe with no reckless killers. However, I''m not good at organizing such events, so Qinghe took care of it for me. Once I suggested, since the exchange meeting was being held at my place, it should take place at some unique locations, like the Mother-child River, Twin River, or places like that. There are mountains and rivers everywhere, what a beautiful view it is. If anyone wants to play in the water, they could go into the river. Qinghe firmly refused my suggestion, saying that it was dangerous there. Lu Yang thought to himself, Fairy, the water in your river is the biggest enemy of family planning, who dares to get in the river? Sometimes, Yingtian Immortal would give away some books at the exchange meetings, posing it as unintentional. The books recorded our great achievements. When I asked Yingtian Immortal why he did this, he said people would suspect the authenticity of the books given by immortals publicly, but if they seem to have been spread unwittingly by immortals, people would consider them more authentic. Lu Yang felt that Yingtian Immortal''s logic was sound and he learned a lesson. What Lu Yang didn''t know was that the rumor about Yingtian Immortal impregnating countless women was also spread this way. After traveling slowly for two days, Old horse arrives in Qingzhou, through mountains and rivers. Upon entering the Qingzhou area, Old horse reined in its ability to travel between spaces. It had been traveling on wilderness trails before, where no one could see it, but that wouldn''t work here. This was Qingzhou, a place bustling with people. The power would scare passers. Meng Jingzhou popped his head out of the chariot, looking at the scenery not far away with a beaming smile, We''re almost there. Lu Yang also stuck his head out from the other side. The forest was dense, verdant, and lush. Between the mountains, there were buildings made of bluestone arranged in an orderly manner, full of beauty like a painting. Even though it was temporarily constructed, the structure was exquisite, showing great care and thought. Many black dots were moving, from one building to another. These were all cultivators. The arrival of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in a common-looking chariot didn''t draw people''s attention. Swoosh- A black shadow shot past over their heads. The two looked up and found it to be a flying ship moving at a considerable speed. The arrival of the flying ship caused an outcry from the pedestrians. Look, that''s the flying ship of the Thunder Fire Sect. Such a fast speed! I wonder how many Spirit Stones this flying ship is worth. It''s said that the Thunder Fire Sect has produced an extraordinary genius in this generation. The people following the flying ship, are they the genius''s escorts? Oh, we were wrong. That''s the Thunder Fire Sect''s ship exceeding the speed limit, and the people behind it are constables. What''s that strange magic instrument? The logo on the instrument belongs to someone from the Yunmeng Sword Sect! There''s a sword under the magic instrument, and a big iron shell on the sword, I''ve never seen anything like that. I know about this; it''s called a Flying Car. It''s said to be a magic instrument invented by a Swordsmanship genius from the Seek Dao Sect and hasn''t become popular yet. The previous way of sword flight could only carry one person, but this Flying Car can carry five. It''s indeed the Seek Dao Sect. Their novel ideas are far beyond us. Who wouldn''t agree? I heard that the Seek Dao Sect is showing signs of becoming the head of the Five Great Immortal Sects. The people in their Sect are all geniuses! Meng Jingzhou turned to look at Lu Yang, who wore a strange expression on his face. This flying car was his invention. Later, the Fifth Elder asked Li Haoran to apply for a patent. He had not paid attention to this matter after that and didn''t expect that it has already entered mass production? Wait a minute, where is my patent fee? Chapter 349 – 348: Spending Money to Avert Disaster _1 Chapter 349: Chapter 348: Spending Money to Avert Disaster _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Even if only a small group of people were producing flying cars, the patent fees alone would be enough to make Lu Yang very wealthy. Previously, Lu Yang assumed that the patent was still being reviewed and the flying car had not been mass-produced, so he put the issue of patent fees out of his mind. But with glaringly obvious flying cars zipping through the skies above him, he couldn''t say that the patent hadn''t been granted yet. Could it be that the Fifth Elder is playing a double game, pocketing my patent fees? This thought flashed through his mind, but was quickly dismissed. The Fifth Elder wouldn''t stoop to such petty greed. Let it be, I''ll ask the Fifth Elder about it when I see him. Lu Yang decided not to dwell on this matter. Old Horse pulled the carriage, bringing Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to the foot of the mountain, where a newly built inn stood. The Qingzhou Festival was always held for seven days, and cultivators couldn''t be expected to sleep in the open during this time, as it would be unbecoming of their status. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou arrived relatively early and there were still vacant rooms. Two of your best rooms, please! Alright, two Grade-A rooms, sir. Do you also need us to book a room for your horse? Meng Jingzhou was surprised, thinking could it be that they have recognized that Old Horse has unfathomable powers, treating him as an equal? The innkeeper explained with a smile, Sir, we offer a service to take care of spirit beasts for free. However, due to limited space, the spirit beasts will have to stay in the backyard. Occasionally, some Great Powers bring high-ranking spirit beasts to the Qingzhou Festival. If we put these high-ranking beasts in the backyard, other spirit beasts will be inevitably affected. If you don''t mind your spirit beast being affected, we can take care of it for free. Meng Jingzhou thought for a moment. He wasn''t sure of Old Horse''s strength, but given that the family had assigned him as the protector, his realm should be very high. He would be content if Old Horse didn''t bully others. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nevertheless, considering Old Horse''s habit of attracting young female horses, it would be prudent to provide him with a room of his own. Then please book a room for Old Horse as well. Alright then, three Grade-A rooms! Old Horse, please tell me in confidence, what realm are you in? I promise to pretend that I don''t know. Meng Jingzhou asked softly. Old Horse glanced at Meng Jingzhou sideways with disbelief, snorted loudly, unconvinced by Meng Jingzhou''s words. After Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou went upstairs, another group of people came to the inn. However, they were not as flamboyant as Meng Jingzhou. Innkeeper, we would like three Grade C rooms. I''m sorry, sir, but we don''t have Grade C rooms here. The guest was taken aback, Are the Grade C rooms sold out? He calculated how much money he had, it was barely enough, Let''s get two Grade B rooms then. They could squeeze into two rooms. I''m sorry, sir, but we only have Grade-A rooms left. What? They were only at the Qi Refinement stage, they couldn''t afford such high-end rooms! Senior Brother, let''s find another inn. The innkeeper smiled and said, If I may be blunt, all the other inns only have Grade-A rooms left too. Their faces turned dark, were they to sleep on the streets on the first day of the festival? The innkeeper was not surprised by their reaction, It''s not as bad as you might think. Every year, when the festival starts, there is always a mad scramble for the Grade-A rooms, often resulting in fights. So, the Qingzhou government office has instructed us to upgrade all the rooms to Grade-A, but keep the price of the Grade C rooms. The government office will cover the excess. Rather than allowing cultivators to fight and cause disorder, which could disrupt the order, the Qingzhou government office would rather fork out some extra spirit stones to nip the problem in the bud. Meng Jingzhou had no idea that his Grade-A room was so cheap. He had always been oblivious to such small amounts of money. Lu Yang, pack up and come take a stroll. I heard there''s a street market on the mountain that sells all sorts of antiques and magic artifacts. Sure. Lu Yang didn''t have much to pack. He was weary from his journey, so he took off his clothes. Since he didn''t know the Body Cleaning Spell, he used the Array Method in the room to wash up and got dressed in a crisp, cool outfit before heading out. Old Horse didn''t have much to pack either. He was worn out from his journey, too. He set down his saddle, and, unlike Lu Yang, he knew the Body Cleaning Spell and could refresh himself without resorting to the Array Method in the room. He then released his Spiritual Sense to check if there were any mares around. Foundation Establishment Elixir, an Elixir Pattern-infused Foundation Establishment Elixir, guaranteed to enable Foundation Establishment, or get a full refund! Demon Beast fur, fur from a Qi Refinement-Complete demon beast, perfect material for making magic artifacts! Barbecued Demon Beast, Qi Refinement-Complete Barbecued Demon Beast, just delivered from next door! Solidification Skill'', Cloud Flow Sword Technique'', Clear Sound Secret Text'' all sorts of magic skills and spells, anything you could want! Most comprehensive Star Chart, the result of two decades'' painstaking effort, personally observing the stars at night and drawing the Star Chart, an indispensable tool for practitioners of the star-related magic skills! Phoenix Blood Stone, Yang Invigorating Phoenix Blood Stone, Taiwen Stone, can enhance the quality of swords, Gold Attraction Stone, capable of absorbing gold! Hawkers constantly shouted out their wares, bringing life and color to the street. Upon entering the market, Lu Yang felt a kind of suppression, not of Cultivation Realm, but of Spiritual Sense. After all, for something like magic skills, a sweep of one''s Spiritual Sense would reveal their contents. Why would anyone then buy from the hawkers? They even have Cloud Flow Sword Technique''?! Lu Yang was surprised. The Cloud Flow Sword Technique was a rare sword technique created by a True Lord Yun over two thousand years ago, not commonly circulating in the market. Meng Jingzhou, in this respect, was much more savvy than Lu Yang: Don''t trust the magic skills sold here. A sword technique written by True Lord Yun may be called Cloud Flow Sword Technique'', but you could scribble a completely random technique and also call it Cloud Flow Sword Technique''. Since the buyer has never seen the true Cloud Flow Sword Technique'', even if they spot a problem after buying, they can''t accuse you of selling fake goods. After all, new spells are created every day, duplication of names is quite normal. Lu Yang suddenly understood. He didn''t anticipate such intricate dealings here. Do you have a Star Chart? Lu Yang caught the vendor''s comment. While his own practice had no relation to the stars, he still wanted a copy so that he could guess which ones corresponded to his Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core. This esteemed guest has good taste. This Star Chart was drawn by me, using a telescopic magic instrument. My own magic skill practice involves a high level of visual acuity. I put my heart and soul into creating this Star Chart, and ultimately, my perseverance paid off! Can I have a look at it? On hearing his question, the vendor''s face grew wary: No way, I can''t see through your Cultivation Realm, even if one can''t use their Spiritual Sense here, you might have opened up your Spiritual Space. If you glance at the Star Chart, you could remember all its contents, and then you wouldn''t buy it. Lu Yang couldn''t help but laugh. He, of course, had no such intentions. How much is it in Spirit Stones? I''ll buy it. This is the only copy in the world, two thousand Spirit Stones, no bargaining. Two thousand Spirit Stones was not a steep price for Lu Yang. He was about to make the payment when he heard voices buzzing with excitement behind him. Senior brother, look, there''s a Star Chart here! What? The Senior Brother looked overjoyed. He had a close female junior with a star-related magic skill which required the Star Chart. To win over his junior sister, the Star Chart was essential. He thought Lu Yang seemed friendly and probably okay to negotiate with. He kept repeating to himself: Brother, this Star Chart is for a sister that I adore, can you part with it for me? Brother, this Star Chart is for a sister that I adore, can you part with it for me? After rehearsing twice in his mind and feeling confident about his tone and choice of words, he suppressed his nerves, clasped his fists, and said to Lu Yang: Sister, this Star Chart is for a brother that I admire, could you part with it for me? Lu Yang turned around, assured himself of his own gender and the other person''s. He quietly retreated two steps in silence. Chapter 350 – 349: Star Empowerment Method_1 Chapter 350: Chapter 349: Star Empowerment Method_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang felt that although he might not be considered suave or handsome, he was surely not so ambiguous as to lead people to mistake his gender. He wanted to say that he was a man, but was afraid to do so, thinking of the other party''s admiration for the senior brother. He wanted to say that he was a woman, but the thought of having to pay such a hefty price to buy the Star Chart made him hesitate. Anyway, buying it meant guessing Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core, all in good fun. It would be better to leave. After saying this, he wanted to slap himself twice. What nonsense was he spouting! His two followers were extremely embarrassed. This was his persistent problem. He always ended up saying the wrong things when he got nervous. The bad news was that he often got nervous. It was said that the palace master suggested he consider practicing Silent Zen. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, what I meant to say was, dear senior brother, the Star Chart is something my admired senior brother uses for cultivation. May I have it from you? He thought about it and decided to start by introducing himself to organize his thoughts. I am Gu Qisheng, a disciple from Changhong Palace, at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment. I am here to participate in the Grand Contest. Judging by your age, I assume you are also here for the Grand Contest. Gu Qisheng had not yet turned eighteen, yet he was already at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment. His pace of cultivation was so rapid that it would rank in the top 5 in the history of Changhong Palace. Although one could change their appearance after reaching an advanced realm of cultivation, Gu Qisheng judged that if the person was a Golden Core or Nascent Soul cultivator, they wouldn''t be shopping here. Those old cultivators who had lived long lives and had experienced a lot would have their own purchase channels. Lu Yang had heard of Changhong Palace, a top-tier sect in Ji State, but he didn''t know much more than that. Indeed, I am here to participate in the Grand Contest. Perhaps we will meet on the stage. As for this Star Chart, feel free to do as you desire, junior brother. Lu Yang took another step back. Seeing Lu Yang continue to retreat, Gu Qisheng hurriedly corrected his mistake, saying, I misspoke earlier and mixed up the titles. Actually, it is one of my senior sisters who needs the Star Chart for her cultivation. Upon hearing this, both Lu Yang and Mend Jingzhou heaved a sigh of relief. The shock had even caused Meng Jingzhou to almost concoct a singleness curse on the spot. Lu Yang said with a smile,I am interested in the Star Chart just out of curiosity. It is not as important as Brother Gu''s marital affairs. Overjoyed, Gu Qisheng pulled out 1,500 Spirit Stones and bought the Star Chart. The cost of 1,500 was not a small sum for him, but to make his true transmission senior sister pleased, it was worth it! He enthusiastically opened the Star Chart, only to find that it was covered in blood stains, making it impossible to see anything. What is going on! Gu Qisheng was furious. Had he bought a piece of blood-soaked paper in his painstaking effort to procure the Star Chart? The vendor calmly explained, Didn''t I mention it earlier? I drew the Star Chart with my heart and soul. It''s normal to spit out a few instances of blood during the process. Lu Yang, Why were there scams everywhere in this market? Meng Jingzhou sent a message to Lu Yang, Most of the items in the market are fakes. One of the challenges in our Meng Family''s coming of age ceremony is to buy a genuine item in the market. I see, but wait, don''t people come of age at sixteen? I don''t remember you going back to the Meng Family for the coming of age ceremony? The age limit for joining the Seek Dao Sect is sixteen, and Lu Yang had never seen Meng Jingzhou return to the Meng Family. Meng Jingzhou confidently responded, I ran away from home. Who has a coming of age ceremony after running away from home! Gu Qisheng was still arguing with the vendor,In that case, why wouldn''t you redraw a Star Chart. This shows that you don''t understand, dear customer. There are huge secrets hidden in the stars. Please inquire around you for the past few hundred years, who has successfully drawn a Star Chart? Even if they finish the drawing, it eventually gets destroyed due to various reasons. Moreover, the drawer can''t remember the layout of the stars. I have a small part of this Star Chart that hasn''t been stained by blood, which is already extremely rare. Selling it to you for 1,500 Spirit Stones is a bargain. Gu Qisheng naturally didn''t believe the vendor''s words, but then he thought about the true transmission senior sister who didn''t have a Star Chart given her status, which was unusual. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had never heard of such a thing. Nobody observes the stars for leisure, let alone remembering their positions. Lu Yang thought of the Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core and felt that what the vendor said had some credibility. So he went to the Spiritual Space to wake up Fairy Eternity. Ah? You are calling me? Fairy Eternity woke up sleepily, yawning. Lu Yang repeated what the vendor had said, sparking Fairy Eternity''s interest. She temporarily borrowed Lu Yang''s body, looked into the sky and saw the stars, which were normally obscured by sunlight, during the daytime. She returned Lu Yang''s body. So, was it my Eldest Senior Sister who set a barrier that prevents the world from observing which stars are the Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Cores? Whether it was set by Miss Yun, I don''t know, but indeed there''s a cognitive barrier preventing people from remembering the position of the stars, except when you go to the sky to observe. Lu Yang pondered and almost concluded that the barrier was indeed set by the Eldest Senior Sister, just not sure what the purpose was. Was it because she feared that the enemy would discover the location of her Golden Core? Or did the Eldest Senior Sister want to prevent people from practicing the Star Art? As stars have been refined into the mainland beneath their feet, the power of the Star Art is not as strong as in ancient times, as the power of the Star Art comes from the stars in the sky. However, there are still some who insist on the idea that ancient things are superior and want to practice the Star Art. You are here in Qingzhou for the Grand Contest? Come, come, let me, an immortal, show you how keen my judgment is! Lu Yang regretted waking up Fairy Eternity. Feeling energetic upon waking up, she was bouncing around and not being calm at all. Lu Yang passed a stall, and the stall owner displayed various kinds of books in front of him. All of them were history-oriented, recording various historical secrets. Lu Yang, look at that book, it''s called Ancient Secrets.'' Buy it so I can find out what it''s all about! Fairy Eternity exclaimed excitedly. Boss, how much is this book in Spirit Stones? Three thousand Spirit Stones. Lu Yang frowned, thinking that it was too expensive. The boss then said, Don''t find it too expensive. you should know how many unknown fortunes lie hidden in Ancient Secrets.'' If you are lucky enough to discover a fortune that others haven''t found, you could skyrocket your status and be free to roam the world! This is the latest version of my Ancient Secrets,'' recording the latest research on ancient times by academic circles! Here are three thousand Spirit Stones. Lu Yang paid and was given the book. Three thousand Spirit Stones was not much for him. Not to mention the patent fee that disappeared mysteriously, just the portion shared by Nine Nether alone was more than enough for him. Three thousand Spirit Stones were just a drop in the ocean. Meng Jingzhou was also curious about ancient secrets and came over to watch. The first article in the book read: The ancient immortal Yingtian loved beauties, particularly married women, and had countless offspring with them. Lu Yang was puzzled and asked in the Spiritual Space, Is Yingtian really like this? Fairy Eternity looked innocent. Who is spreading the rumors? Yingtian is not that kind of person. Chapter 351 – 350 Ancient Secrets_1 Chapter 351: Chapter 350 Ancient Secrets_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Fairy Eternity sighed sadly, feeling this was a sorrow of the era, In your time, why is everything about spreading rumors, even dares to fabricate rumors about the Immortals? Being part of this era, Lu Yang listened to the fairy''s teachings and declared he would reflect deeply on this. How good was Yingtian Immortal as a person, although he was repeatedly challenged by me before he became immortal, making him quite unlucky, yet he was nonetheless a rare genius of all times, full of glory. It''s hard to believe that even after his success and fame, he was harmed by rumours of later generations. Lu Yang took the opportunity to ask, Did Yingtian Immortal have a wife and children? Probably not, but he had a very good affinity with women. How so? By ordinary standards, Yingtian Immortal was quite handsome, I didn''t think so, of course, it might have been because I always ended up beating him black and blue. Before he became an immortal, he was often seized by strong female cultivators who admired him, forcing him into relations. It happened more than once or twice, just the times I encountered, there were at least five, and there were more according to others. How enviouserr no, I mean how unfortunate. Lu Yang continued to leaf through Ancient Secrets, finding mentions of the Four Immortals of the Ancients, but only Yingtian Immortal had a clear title, the other three were represented by pseudonyms such as Demon Immortal or a certain Immortal, and so on. Most likely out of the Four Immortals of the Ancients, Yingtian Immortal was the most famous, or the books you can get for three thousand Spirit Stones will not tell you everything. Considering that Yingtian Immortal created the Thunder Tribulation, Lu Yang had reason to suspect that Yingtian Immortal''s name was widely circulated or rather widely scorned among high-level cultivators. Look at this, it also mentions the great battle between the ancient Dragon and Phoenix ancestors, and the Phoenix ancestor showing off its ability to be reborn from flames! Meng Jingzhou pointed at one of the pages, showing some excitement seeing a familiar story. He heard about it in Luofeng County from the Pure Blood Phoenix Tribe, who spoke more detail than the book, but the general events were not vastly different. Lu Yang rubbed his temples in pain, feeling that archaeologists really had it rough. Spending so much time verifying facts only to end up with wildly different results from actual events. This is about one of the Four Fiends of the Ancient times, a member of the Chaos tribe. When a Chaos tribe member is born, they have no face, their gender is undefined. As adults, they can adjust their gender and appearance at will according to their own desires. During the ancient times, the Chaos tribe established a rule that in the Cultivation World, the strong are revered. The powerful should submit to the weak, with the powerful being males and the weak females. Really? Lu Yang sought confirmation from Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity affirmed, That''s true. The Chaos tribe is indeed as you have heard, they''re born in a state of chaos, everything about them is undetermined. They''re one of the few species where postnatal decisions can lead to prenatal changes, some even say this is evidence of effect preceding cause. The Chaos tribe did have such a rule, that the powerful determine the gender of the weak. It wouldn''t have been an issue by itself, it just so happened the Chaos tribe at the time spawned an incredible genius. While still inferior to the prodigies of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes, this person was still among the top three strongest in the history of Chaos tribe. This person loved having a harem and sought thrills, so he defeated all other Chaos tribe members, turning them into females. The members of the Chaos tribe could freely decide their appearances, so all of them became beautiful. As a result, the entire Chaos tribe ended up with only him as a male and everyone else female, they almost went extinct. It was the intervention of the Qilin Immortal, convincing him to control his desires and urging the Chaos Tribe to modify their rule. Later, the Chaos tribe changed their rule to gender self-determination. I''m not sure if their rule has changed now. Lu Yang: Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This information should not be shared with Meng Jingzhou to avoid his jealousy after hearing about it. There''s also a legend recorded here. In ancient times, a woodcutter entered a cave while cutting wood on a mountain and encountered two Immortals playing chess. The Immortal''s level of chess was superior, encompassing the principles of heaven and earth. As soon as their game ended, the woodcutter realized he was already gone for a hundred years. Presumably, the story of the first master of the Eternity Sect is adapted from this ancient tale. Lu Yang said confidently, If my guess is correct, one of these two ancient Immortals must be Suiyue, the Time Immortal. Only he could let the woodcutter watch chess for a hundred years! Fairy Eternity gave a smirk, Wrong guess. The ones playing the chess were Ying Tian Immortal and Qilin Immortal. Those two terrible chess players. I had invited the four of them home for a meal. They all agreed readily. However, Ying Tian Immortal and Qilin Immortal both said that they were playing chess and would come over once the game was decided. I agreed to it. I waited and waited for them. In the end, I told Jiuchong Immortal to gather some firewood and he volunteered to go and see what was happening. He never returned after he left. During that time, Suiyue also went over to check. After returning, Suiyue told me they were trying to comprehend the Dao through chess and cannot be disturbed. He suggested that we should eat and if they don''t eat, the rest of us should starve too. I thought his reasoning made sense, so I waited again. And this time I ended up waiting for a hundred years. When the hundred years were up, the food had gone cold. There was no way we could eat it then. Fairy Eternity felt regret. She thought Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal were really lousy. They couldn''t even decide on a game of chess after a hundred years. Lu Yang: As expected from immortals who had unlimited lifetimes. They could just let a hundred years slip by. Yingtian Immortal and his two brothers were even harsher characters. They''d rather play chess for a hundred years than attend a dinner. Even though Ancient Secrets was somewhat different from the real ancient era, it was still the result of scholars'' investigations, so there was some truth in it. It wasn''t just made up out of nowhere. As for why rumors that Yingtian Immortal had a weakness for beauties had spread, Lu Yang was clueless. Maybe there was an error in the research methodology, or possibly, the information source was incorrect. As they passed by a street vendor, Lu Yang gave it an extra glance. A golden tower, jade bottle, sealed elixir whose medicinal effect was slowly disappearing, a broken flying sword were all displayed on the stall. Lu Yang, wait! Did you see that flying sword? It''s a good item. It was used by Qilin Immortal! Fairy Eternity excitedly stopped Lu Yang. The flying sword was broken and far from its original state. If not for Fairy Eternity having seen it a few times, even she wouldn''t be sure this was Qilin Immortal''s sword. What? Lu Yang''s heart raced at the unexpected encounter with a flying sword used by Qilin Immortal in such a place. This was an Immortal Sword! The golden finger, Fairy Eternity, finally came through. Wait, you''re not saying it''s the sword that Qilin Immortal used during his Foundation Establishment Stage, are you? Lu Yang warily looked at Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity frowned, feeling that Lu Yang didn''t put enough trust in her, What kind of talk is that? It''s definitely not! This is the Immortal Sword that Qilin Immortal used after he became an immortal, which was specifically requested by Yingtian Immortal to be refined with the power of thunder! Lu Yang was overjoyed. With Yingtian Immortal refining the sword, and Qilin Immortal using it, it propelled the value of the sword into a straight increase. Such a lucky find! Chapter 352 – 351: Picking the Missed Deal _1 Chapter 352: Chapter 351: Picking the Missed Deal _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Boss, how many spirit stones for this bottle? Lu Yang casually asked as he squatted down. Fine taste, sir. This jade bottle was obtained from a secret realm established by a Nascent Soul cultivator. It contains diluted Taiyi True Water. Eighty thousand spirit stones. Lu Yang''s eye twitched. Are you robbing people?'' The total worth of a Golden Core stage cultivator was only about a hundred thousand spirit stones. Moreover, Fairy Eternity had already informed him that the Taiyi True Water in it had been diluted by ten thousand times. The power contained in my piss is stronger than it. In a market, if your brains, knowledge, and eyesight all failed to work, you would easily be deceived. Luckily, he had Fairy Eternity with him. What is the effect of the elixir in this bottle? Cultivators often have difficulty forming golden cores in one go. This bottle contains an elixir that can simulate the process of forming golden cores with a sixty percent similarity to the actual process, greatly increasing the chances of success. One bottle costs thirty thousand spirit stones, the peddler enthusiastically pitched. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances. They were puzzled. Isn''t forming golden cores always a one-time success? Lu Yang shook the elixir bottle and laughed, You''re not being honest, boss. Even it is sealed by a forbidden spell, the effect of the elixir is still dissipating. Thirty thousand per bottle is the price for a full bottle, not for the elixir in this bottle. The peddler complimented Lu Yang for his sharp eyes with a smile on his face, while secretly startled inside. He had met someone who knew his stuff. What about this flying sword? Don''t tell me it was used by the master of the secret realm, Lu Yang casually said, his flippant attitude made the peddler uncertain. The peddler was clueless, but Meng Jingzhou had seen through it. Lu Yang had set such a big stage for it, the flying sword was his goal. This shabby flying sword, could it be hiding some secret? This flying sword is sturdy and has survived a hundred years without decaying. While it may not be able to be paired with a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, it is definitely one of the close quarters magic artifacts. This was probably left in the secret realm because it had gone through a big battle and it would have actually been a loss to fix it! The peddler said adamantly, as if he had personally witnessed a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator wielding the flying sword against enemies. Lu Yang did not believe the peddler''s bullshit, but another question occurred to him. How could an Immortal Sword be worn out? Even after hundreds of thousands of years, it should not be like this. Unless it really had been through a big battle and the immortal sword was damaged! Who was the enemy? Enough, save these words to deceive others. Don''t think that I can''t discern. This flying sword is of poor quality and barely useful for a Golden Core stage cultivator. It should be a sword worn by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Although the peddler didn''t know the origin of the flying sword, he couldn''t let Lu Yang make a final judgement. This is definitely the sword used by the master of the secret realm when he was at the Golden Core stage, there''s no way it was used at the Foundation Establishment stage! Lu Yang wore a bored look on his face: Three thousand spirit stones. The flying sword is already broken, I need to repair it once I get it back. At least twenty thousand! Let''s go. Lu Yang stood up and was ready to go. Hey wait, we can negotiate the price, eighteen thousand spirit stones! Lu Yang coldly said: Five thousand spirit stones. The peddler gritted his teeth. Whenever he set up his stall in other places, people complained about the sword being too shabby and nobody wanted to buy it. It was not easy to finally find a buyer in the Qingzhou Festival. If they missed this opportunity, who knows when the next one would be: Five thousand then, we can make friends this way! Seeing that Lu Yang got the flying sword as he wished, Meng Jingzhou curiously asked with a telepathic message: What is the origin of this flying sword? It was used by Ancient Immortal. Meng Jingzhou gasped in cold air and watched Lu Yang enviously. What a big bargain he has got! Originally, Lu Yang intended to inquire indirectly about where the peddler got the flying sword. But the moment the peddler opened his mouth saying he got it from a Nascent Soul Realm, he knew he wouldn''t find out anything. Aiming at a high price, merchants always create a background story of the items. In other words, the most probable place where this flying sword could come from was the Nascent Soul Realm. It probably was picked up randomly by a Nascent Soul cultivator and the origin could no longer be traced. Lu Yang examined the flying sword. It was badly damaged, but there were no blood stains or notches. The fracture surface was rough, as if someone had broken it by brute force. The instinct of a Sword Spirit Root told him that this had absolutely been an unrivalled good sword at some point. Does Qilin Immortal practice sword cultivation? Fairy Eternity shook her head: No, Qilin Immortal doesn''t use swords. Let''s go and see if there are any other good items. Wait a moment. If Qilin Immortal doesn''t use swords, what is this flying sword used for? Eh, didn''t I tell you about it? When Qilin Immortal did something wrong, those two cheeky girls, Dragon and Phoenix, would put all the flying swords upright to form a square and make Qilin Immortal kneel on the sword tips. Therefore, Qilin Immortal asked Yingtian Immortal to make a bunch of flying swords. They looked sparkly and remarkable, but they were powerless when used. It''s similar to kneeling on foam. Later, when Dragon and Phoenix found out about this, they got angry and broke all the flying swords. The one in your hand is one of them. Lu Yang: So, I spent five thousand spirit stones to bring this thing home? Lu Yang was thinking about asking Fairy Eternity to help him pick up a bargain, and let Meng Jingzhou experience the joy of picking up a bargain too. But it seemed like he would give up this idea now, lest he let Fairy Eternity waste Meng Jingzhou''s Spirit Stones. Sir, disciples from Laurel Fairy Palace, Five Elements Sect, and Prison Suppressing Sect have arrived. They are waiting outside. An attendant reported respectfully. The governor nodded slightly, showing great importance to the people of the Five Great Immortal Sects: Only three sects, no one from Seek Dao Sect and Suspension Temple are here? Then invite them in. The Qingzhou Festival was jointly held by the Qingzhou government office and the local First-Class Sects in Qingzhou. If people from the Five Great Immortal Sects came, it would elevate the status of the Qingzhou Festival. The old ancestor from Seek Dao Sect who was once the governor here had set a precedent. The governor sighed sentimentally. Regardless of whether the people from the Seek Dao Sect were reliable or not, their free-spirited thinking was unmatched by anyone else. Exactly, the Qingzhou Festival was initially proposed by Seek Dao Sect. If the Qingzhou Festival was well-managed, it would be counted as part of the performance report. The most appealing aspect of the Qingzhou Festival was the interaction between cultivators. However, the fair would be unappealing to the geniuses who could interact within the Five Great Immortal Sects. Sending people over was a way for them to show their respect to the Qingzhou government office. What are you doing standing there? Hurry up and go! The governor looked at the attendant standing in place with confusion. Sir, there''s a problem. It seems that the disciples from the immortal sects have no place to stay. What about the post station? As per your instructions, sir, to let high rank cultivators feel the enthusiasm of the government office, they all live in the post station. What about the inns at the foot of the mountain? They are all full. Then build a few houses temporarily. There''s no place. When planning at that time, we occupied all places to accommodate more people. The governor faced a difficult moment. It was a good thing for the Five Great Immortal Sects to send people over, but if their hospitality wasn''t up to par and they lost face, it would be difficult to invite people from the Five Great Immortal Sects in the future. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Doesn''t the government office have a single house left? the governor asked unwillingly, hoping the attendant could think of something. The attendant did actually think of a place: There is indeed a place that can accommodate people, and it has a huge area, with plenty of empty rooms. It was built by us and you can stay there with just one word from you, sir, no Spirit Stones needed. The governor''s eyes brightened: Where is it? The prison. Chapter 353 – 352: Heard that Lu Yang Can Cross Three Major Realms in Battle_1 Chapter 353: Chapter 352: Heard that Lu Yang Can Cross Three Major Realms in Battle_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The governor took a deep breath, resisting the urge to kick his subordinate. Did you expect the people from the Seek Dao Sect to stay in jail? He glared at his subordinate: Go and invite the disciples of the Immortal Sect. We have several guest rooms available here. Clean them up, and arrange the Gathering Spirit Array where it should be, and place the Heart-nourishing Stones where they should be. Yes! Soon, three disciples from the Immortal Sect entered the office, two men and a woman, lively and self-confident. The governor looked at the three disciples of the Immortal Sect and nodded secretly: They really lived up to the name of being from the Immortal Sect, and anyone could tell that they were the cream of the crop. They were so young and had already formed a Golden Core, a terrifying talent indeed. The governor saw that the three were just in the form golden core stage. According to the return letter from the Sect, none of them were yet eighteen years old. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Golden Core Stage before the age of eighteen, and all in First-Grade Core Formation. Such a quick cultivation speed was rarely seen in history. They would probably play major roles in the future Great Era. Greetings to Governor, I am Lan Ting from Laurel Fairy Palace. Lan Ting was slender and graceful in her white dress, her eyes sparkling, and her skirt fluttered as she walked. I am Bai Ming from Five Elements Sect. Bai Ming was as indifferent as ever. Prison Suppressing Sect, Yan Tianzhi. Yan Tianzhi was taciturn. I hope you three will do us the honor of commenting on the grand competition tomorrow. The governor smiled, and although the competitors tomorrow were of the same generation, these three, with their extraordinary experiences as disciples of the Immortal Sect, would have an easy time judging the competition. We will certainly do our best. By the way, have any of you seen anyone from the Seek Dao Sect? The three shook their heads. They had each left their respective sects and had not seen anyone from the Seek Dao Sect since they had gathered in Qingzhou. That''s strange, the Seek Dao Sect replied to my letter saying that they would send two people this time, one named Lu Yang, another named Meng Jingzhou, both of whom are the most outstanding geniuses of their generation. By the time, they should have also arrived. The governor was puzzled and couldn''t figure out the reason. When Lan Ting heard familiar names, she remembered the days when she ran a barbecue restaurant in Yanjiang County. She got a mission from her sect to infiltrate Eternity Sect. However, a time discrepancy occurred, and she missed the recruitment time of the Eternity Sect. Later, she ran into Lu Yang and his two companions and learned that they had successfully joined the Eternity Sect. In the end, in Yanjiang County, she and Lu Yang''s trio teamed up and killed the Rudder Master of the Yanjiang Rudder. Lu Yang''s trio even got noticed by the higher-ups of Eternity Sect and were promoted. She also returned to the sect to report the mission status. She had been wondering whether to contact Lu Yang to see if she needed to help anywhere and it would be best to bring down another sub-sect. To her surprise, less than two months had passed since she got the news of the destruction of Eternity Sect. She was stunned for quite some time when she heard the news, thinking that she had heard some fake news. It''s only been two months! Although it was publicly announced that the Seek Dao Sect and the court jointly took down Eternity Sect, Lan Ting was certain that Lu Yang had something to do with it! Later at a meeting at the Seek Dao Sect, the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect proposed that she get engaged to Lu Yang. Her master immediately grabbed her and left, scared that she might be left behind. She didn''t know why her master was so afraid of the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect. I see The governor was worried, but then he was relieved. Since the reply from the Seek Dao Sect said that the two men would come, then they would definitely come. Maybe they were enjoying the grand feast today, and then directly go to the judge''s seat tomorrow before the start of the competition. That would also make sense. By the way, Suspending Temple asked me to bring a message to the governor. They originally wanted to send Senior Brother Shi Chan over, but Shi Chan encountered some accidents while spreading Buddhist teachings and couldn''t come. Suspended Temple doesn''t have many people and is unable to send anyone else. Shi Chan is a true disciple of the current generation of the Suspension Temple. Did he encounter any danger, do I need to send people to help? Well, It''s not dangerous, it''s just that he''s still unable to comprehend the phrase laying down the butcher''s knife and becoming a Buddha on the spot,'' so he joined a slaughterhouse, trying to see if he could become a Buddha the moment he put down his butcher knife. The governor held back for a long time, not knowing what to say, and finally said: It''s getting late, you three should rest. After the governor left, Lan Ting suddenly asked, Senior Brother Bai Ming, your face changed when the governor mentioned Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Do you know these two? Bai Ming sighed, More than just knowing, I have also fought him. Senior Sister Lan Ting may not know, four months ago, I went to the Seek Dao Sect for an exchange visit and in the Foundation Establishment Stage competition, Lu Yang used the Three Flavored True Fire, Earth Escape Technique, and other Five Elements magic skills one after another. I thought I was unbeatable in using Five Elements magic skills, but Lu Yang had me beaten in every respect. When I was about to lose, I had an epiphany at that moment and broke through the bottleneck, advancing to the late stage of Foundation Establishment in the middle of the fight. What I didn''t expect was that Lu Yang had never intended to fight me seriously from beginning to end. Seeing me break through in the middle of the competition, he seemed to have become a different person, his eyes and movements all changed. Before I could make a move, I was defeated by him with a single strike. If it were not for my master''s timely action, I would have either died or injured. The Five Great Immortal Sects had a good relationship, and they all called each other Senior Brother and Senior Sister. He is so strong! Lan Ting was surprised. She knew that Lu Yang had fantastic magic skills, but she didn''t expect that Lu Yang could defeat Bai Ming with a single move. Yan Tianzhi also widened his eyes, showing a shocked expression. He had fought with Bai Ming, who was proficient in spear skills and Five Elements magic skills, and he was extremely difficult to deal with. But he was defeated with a single move? According to my master, Lu Yang used an ancient Great Divine Skill that has been lost C the Diving Spell. If you don''t have special countermeasures, this technique is unsolvable and can drain the water from your body and dehydrate you. Bai Ming recalled the scene where Lu Yang casually used the Diving Spell, and a chill ran down his spine. Looking at him using the ancient Great Divine Skill so casually, he was afraid that if he could resist the Diving Spell, there might be other Great Divine Skills waiting for him. Not only that, but the Grand Elder of the Seek Dao Sect personally admitted that Lu Yang had challenged across stages. Yan Tianzhi smiled and didn''t care. They were all capable of challenging across stages, but it wasn''t something to brag about. Bai Ming said solemnly, It was a challenge to skip three realms. When he was at the Foundation establishment stage, he defeated Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation! Lan Ting and Yan Tianzhi were so shocked that they couldn''t speak. Skipping three levels was simply an outlandish tale. Lan Ting thought about the battle in which she and Lu Yang killed the Rudder Master of Yanjiang Rudder, Lu Yang had always looked like he was handling it with ease. So he had been holding back all this time. I suspect that when he was challenging across stages, he relied on conditions like the right time and place, array method, elixirs, and so on. Bai Ming analyzed, otherwise, he couldn''t imagine how a person in the Foundation establishment stage could defeat a person in the Divinity Transformation Stage. Still, being able to fight against opponents three realms above was terrifying. At least they three couldn''t do it. It''s a pity, we have no idea where these two have gone. Maybe they will show up at the competition tomorrow. Chapter 354 – 353: How did you guys end up on the judge panel?_1 Chapter 354: Chapter 353: How did you guys end up on the judge panel?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The grand ceremony in Qingzhou officially kicked off, with the most eye-catching event being the grand competition among the younger generation. Every year, young cultivators with great potential were featured prominently in the competition, causing those cultivators who had wasted their lives in obscurity to feel shame and sigh deeply. In fact, the potential of these cultivators has been proven. Aside from those who tragically fell, most of them achieved fame and success, either taking up leadership roles or establishing their own sects. Not only the Qingzhou government office but numerous sect powers also placed great importance on these young cultivators, hoping to recruit them. Perhaps because a Great Era was on the horizon, the young cultivators who participated in the grand competition in recent years were increasingly extraordinary, continually setting new records. Quick, look at that one. Isn''t that Li Shaoyang from the Wind Stabilizing Sect? I''ve heard that he''s reached Consummation of Qi Refinement. During his travels, he was once ambushed by bandits. But he had a spear that pierced through three bandits who were at the Ninth Level of Qi Training! What? He''s so young yet he''s already achieved Consummation of Qi Refinement? His level is enough to rank in the top eight! Ninth Level of Qi Training was the stage at which one could attempt Foundation Establishment. Those aiming for a successful Foundation Establishment would carefully refine this stage, also referred to as the Consummation of Qi Training by others. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most of the cultivators observing here were at the Qi Refinement stage, so Consummation of Qi Training was their greatest aim. The Five Great Immortal Sects did not use this terminology. They didn''t even bother to differentiate the levels within the Qi Refinement stage. For them, there was no difference whether one was at the initial stage of Qi training or had reached Consummation of Qi Training. Also, look at that strikingly beautiful female cultivator next to him called Qiao Hongye. She''s from the No Sleeves Sect, a First class sect. She has also achieved Consummation of Qi Training and possesses both wood and fire Dual Spirit Roots. In a sect-wide competition held internally by the No Sleeves Sect, several participants had achieved Consummation of Qi Training, but Qiao Hongye took first place in that competition! Achieving Consummation of Qi Training would have been enough to rank in the top eight in previous years, but it''s hard to say for this year. I''ve heard a rumor that several participants who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage will be joining this year! Foundation Establishment stage before the age of eighteen?! And there are several of them? His companion spoke mysteriously: Have you heard of Gu Qisheng from Changhong Palace? He was born at an inauspicious date and has the Profound Yin Body. He experienced a catastrophe at birth and would have died prematurely if it wasn''t for the help of the palace master. The Profound Yin Body attracts the envy of heaven, making birth a catastrophe. If one can overcome it, they will make smooth progress in Cultivation. But if they can''t, they would die halfway. Some people saw Gu Qisheng here yesterday. He''s already at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Hello, we''re here to sign up for the competition. A bailiff was registering names in the distance, quite chilly in demeanor. Normally, people would register for the competition in advance, but a small portion would just suddenly decide to participate. The bailiff took a glance at the two amiable-looking individuals. He was unable to discern their Realm, but he didn''t pay it much thought, as many people would bring Artifacts to conceal their Cultivation Level when heading out, which was quite common. He pointed to a stone next to them and said, This stone is the lowest quality Black Iron Stone. Only those at the late stages of Qi Training can shatter it. Shatter the stone. The Black Iron Stone in front of them was no different from tofu. A light strike of the palm, and the stone shattered into several pieces. It seems like they are at the Foundation Establishment stage. They are indeed hiding their strengths this year. This is the Year Ring Stone. Place your hand on it, and pour in your spiritual energy. On the other side of the bailiff, there was a stone that looked like several rings tied together with each one representing a year. It was specifically used in the Cultivation World to test one''s age. The two put their hands on the stone and infused it with spiritual energy. The year rings lit up one by one, finally stopping at the seventeenth circle. You are not yet eighteen years old. You can participate in the competition. Name? Lu Yang. Sect? Seek Dao Sect. Huh? The bailiff suddenly looked up, examining the other party as if seeing a ghost. Lu Yang felt confused. Is there a problem? The bailiff recalled words from the governor: Encourage participation in the grand competition. The more the merrier. Don''t be afraid of those with powerful backgrounds participating in the competition. Instead, fear those with powerful backgrounds not participating. The governor would probably be happy if two Disciples from the Seek Dao Sect participated. No, nothing. You can participate in the grand competition. And you, what''s your name? Meng Jingzhou, also from the Seek Dao Sect. Here are your numbers. In a quarter hour, we''ll start the draw to determine the fight match-ups. Be ready. No problem! Strange. The first round of the grand competition is about to begin. Why haven''t we seen Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou yet? Lan Ting sat in the judge''s seat, somewhat puzzled. Perhaps they ran into some unexpected issues on their way, causing a delay. Bai Ming speculated. This was a common occurrence; he often encountered unexpected situations when he was out for experience and training. Wait. Yan Tianzhi was as always, sparing with words. As Lan Ting had just gotten to know Yan Tianzhi and was not familiar with him, Bai Ming told her that Yan Tianzhi was always a man of few words and that hoping he could give remarks was rather unlikely. Lan Ting could only sigh in helplessness. It looked like the heavy responsibility of giving remarks rested on her. The spectators below noticed the three people sitting in the judges'' stand and began murmuring quietly. Who are these three people? They look very young. Can they be judges? Especially that little girl, she is pretty, but I''ve never seen anyone so beautiful. But she doesn''t seem to have much battle experience. That''s where you''re wrong. These three are Disciples of the Immortal Sects and are regarded as favored sons of heaven. I''ve heard that they are all outstanding among those of the same age within their Sects! More than that, I have someone in my family who works in the government office. He said all three of them are at the Golden Core Stage! Golden Core Stage?! Now you know how big the talent gap is, right? Those participating in the competition are only at the Foundation Establishment stage at most. For the Golden Core Stage to give evaluations to those at the Foundation Establishment stage is more than enough. Having glanced at the information of the cultivators participating in the first round, Lan Ting spoke in a soft tone, The first competitor is Feng He, a true disciple of the Seven Emotions Sect, a First Class sect. Not long ago, Feng He successfully broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage without relying on a Foundation Establishment Pill. He relied on the foundations he laid during the Qi Refinement stage. He''s now a cultivator at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. The Seven Emotions Sect''s approach to Cultivation involves expressing insights into the seven emotions and six desires through the path of rhythm and melody. Feng He, who has grasped the true teachings of the Seven Emotions Sect, is skilled in the way of rhythm and melody. When he plays the piece Distance from Joy, birds pause in flight, and flower buds bloom! Feng He is also a seeded player in this grand competition, so let''s look forward to his performance! Feng He''s mouth curled in a confident smile. With his status at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, he was certain to stand out in this grand competition. Traveling through the world, one relied either on power or reputation. This grand competition was the starting point for him to gain a reputation! The competitor against Feng He is a cultivator who signed up on the spot. He is Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect?! Midway through her announcement, Lan Ting almost lost her composure. She put down the file in her hand and looked towards the stage. Upon seeing the familiar figure, she made a very peculiar expression. She turned her head to look at Bai Ming, whose expression mirrored hers. Seeing Lan Ting and Bai Ming on the stage, Lu Yang first waved at them, then scratched his head in confusion. What''s going on? Wasn''t it said that we were participating in the grand competition? Why are you two sitting in the judges'' seats? Chapter 355 – 354: How to Comment On This?_1 Chapter 355: Chapter 354: How to Comment On This?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang on the stage and Meng Jingzhou down below fell into deep thought simultaneously. The Eldest Senior Sister said that it was the Qingzhou government office that invited the Seek Dao Sect''s disciples to participate in the grand event. The standard was for cultiavtors under the age of 18, and since they both wanted to engage with the younger generation, they signed up for the tournament; their logic was impeccable and they couldn''t find any flaw. But why are Lan Ting, Bai Ming, and an unfamiliar person sitting on the stage? Are they all over 18-years-old? When the people below the stage heard that Lu Yang was from the Seek Dao Sect, they gasped in surprise. They did not expect that people from the Five Great Immortal Sects will participate in this grand event, a circumstance they haven''t heard of before. But who is Lu Yang? Have any of you heard of him? The crowd was bewildered. The reputation of the Seek Dao Sect was well-known, but not many people knew Lu Yang. I''ve never heard of him, I only know about his opponent, Feng He. Same for me. I heard that Feng He got on the path of immortality by absorbing energy into his body after hearing music, after his Foundation Establishment, he obtained a damaged ancient zither at an auction, which seemed to be an object possessed by a Great Power. A Tribulation Cultivator started to get greedy and attempted to snatch it. But, a early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator and two late-stage Qi Refinement Cultivators were captured by Feng He with the power of the ancient zither. Lu Yang''s name was not as well-known as the hot seed players. The experiences of all those popular seed players were boosted by the sect behind them. It helped lay down their reputation, they were publicized as having come down the mountain to eliminate pests for the people, killing mountain bandits, evil spirits, and demons, or they were said to be the first place in the sect competition, and were unparalleled in the same realm. At the worst, they were propagated as born into a miserable life, their parents died early, their life was full of difficulties, they overcame numerous obstacles in their cultivation Anyway, their publicity was all about attracting attention. Furthermore, there are others like Lan Ting, Bai Ming, Yan Tianzhi, etc. When they were on sect missions, their actions of stamping out corruption and eliminating evil were not few, even when the local gentry, the town chief, and the County Magistrate saw them, they would be very respectful, fearing that they would use the law enforcement power of the Immortal Sects. Their deeds were also circulated among the people, and their fame was even greater than the popular seed players. In contrast, Lu Yang, in the Foundation Establishment Stage, infiltrated the Eternity Sect, killed the Rudder Master of the Yanjiang Rudder simultaneously acting as a County Magistrate, then trapped the deputy master of the Eternity Sect in the Seek Dao Sect, and finally directly wiped out the Eternity Sect, which had a history of 14,000 years. In the Golden Core Stage, he pretended to be an ancient genius and established Heaven''s Court, deceiving the Nine Nether Sect into temporarily giving up their intention to kill, and started a barbecue shop instead. These matters needed to be kept secret and even if they were told no one would believe it. So it''s a fellow Daoist from the Seek Dao Sect, come and fight! Feng He was full of confidence, he revealed a hearty smile, took out an ancient zither which was completely intact from his storage ring which glittered in the sunlight due to the golden strings on it.br> His Master had someone authenticate it, this ancient zither used to belong to a Cultivator in the Spirit Transformation Stage. It was now back to seventy percent of its original capacity. Although it cannot exert all its power like it did in the hands of a Spirit Transformation Cultivator, this kind of magic instrument, even if only a little of its power is stimulated, it would be unmatched in the same realm. Feng He indeed had the capital to be proud, Lu Yang had more than a dozen Junior Brothers and Sisters, who were all in the same generation as him, and were all under the age of 18. They were also just establishing their foundations, and the fastest ones might be in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. Feng He''s talent in cultivation was clearly visible. Of course, Lu Yang''s Junior Brothers and Sisters were raised separately, whereas Feng He was carefully nurtured by his sect, they were not entirely comparable. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Facing a peer who was so confident, Lu Yang did not take it lightly and used the Invincible Elixir. The Invincible Elixir quickly gave results. Just hit however you want. Ding The bell-like sound of the ancient zither echoed in the air, its voice was as strong as a dragon and as fierce as a tiger. Golden light began to vibrate; a strong sound wave was emitted towards Lu Yang. In a flash, the music from the ancient zither was like a white serpent drawing a precise arc in the air; the sound wave carried a fiery breath and power with it, overflowing with murderous aura. Feng He made the first move, filled the ancient zither with his magic power, and took the lead in the battle. No matter whether Lu Yang hard-resisted this offensive or attempted to dodge it, Feng He had already calculated his next move. A fight, it has to be filled with calculations! Sound wave incarnation! He''s already learned this technique just after his Foundation Establishment? A Cultivator with extraordinary insight exclaimed. Many Cultivators who researched music spent decades to master this technique, and yet it was mastered by a newcomer like Feng He. I heard that Feng He defeated an old Foundation Establishment Cultivator using this method! At that time, the zither was still damaged, and now that it''s been repaired, its power will only be stronger! He is using his trump card right at the start! Can Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect withstand this move? Lu Yang, faced with the sound wave incarnation, did not slack in the slightest, he put in his best effort and swung his right hand sharply downwards, directly breaking off the ghastly sound wave. He took a step forward and extended his index finger, and the invisible Sword Qi was launched. Feng He could not react to this move. The magic instrument protected him automatically, blocking him from the front. The Sword Qi was sharp and heavy; it hit the ancient zither, causing shock to Feng He''s organs. Feng He, clutching the ancient zither, was thrown off the stage. The Cultivators below the stage were quiet for a moment, after which they burst into a discussion that made one''s scalp tingle. Did you see that move just now? Was it Sword Qi? It''s my first time seeing Sword Qi! He broke the sound wave with one slap, and defeated Feng He with one move, this Lu Yang is so strong! What realm is he in?! Lan Ting on the judges'' seat was silent for a long time. She thought it was a pretty simple task when she accepted the Commission from the State Shepherd. It was nothing more than small fights by Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and evaluating their pros and cons was not difficult. However, the turn of events at present was something she did not anticipate. How should she put it? Should she praise Lu Yang for defeating the seed player Feng He with his Golden Core Stage Cultivation Level? She just couldn''t say it. She could praise Feng He''s sound wave attack, as it shows his talent in music, and that he would undoubtedly become a great talent in the future. However, Feng He''s impressive sound wave was dispersed by Lu Yang with a single slap. She turned to look at Bai Ming and Yan Tianzhi. Bai Ming was silent as if he had temporarily gone blind and could not see the situation on the stage, Yan Tianzhi said a word, good. Good? What is good? Is he praising how Lu Yang skillfully executed the Sword Qi? It did not harm Feng He, but knocked him off the field. The control of power has reached the pinnacle. Just as Lan Ting was puzzled, she heard Yan Tianzhi spit out three more words: Such shamelessness. Lan Ting: It seems that she could not count on these two. She took a long breath and commented after racking her brains, Feng He''s sound wave attack just now was unexpected, he is worthy of being known as a musical genius. Other seed players, even if they could block it, would have suffered a great loss of vital energy and fall into fatigue. Unfortunately, this time Feng He''s opponent is Lu Yang. Lu Yang is a sword cultivator, he is dedicated to swordsmanship with no distractions, pursuing the highest level of Swordsmanship. This invisible Sword Qi contains the world in its essence, and its influence demonstrates his accomplishments in Swordsmanship! Of course, all of the above were not the key factors in Lu Yang''s victory. The most crucial point is, Lu Yang is at the Golden Core Stage. Chapter 356 – 355: Overranked Battle, Counterattack Foundation Establishment_1 Chapter 356: Chapter 355: Overranked Battle, Counterattack Foundation Establishment_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Golden Core Stage?! Calling it monstrous isn''t even an exaggeration! This is rare even in history, isn''t it? Not just rare. According to historical records, one may not even appear in hundreds of years; a Golden Core stage cultivator under eighteen. People did not know the ages of Lan Ting and the others. Actually among the three, Bai Ming was the oldest, just over eighteen years of age, while Lan Ting and Yan Tianzhi were still a few months short of turning eighteen. The pressure on the contesting cultivators escalated, especially for those seeded players. They were confident, working hard in their Foundation Establishment, thinking that they could certainly defeat many opponents and win the first prize. They never thought that a Golden Core stage cultivator would participate in this grand event. What kind of luck is this? Foundation Establishment stage against Golden Core stage, they were merely swinging their fists in the air. Among the competing cultivators, only one person revealed an excited smile, whispering to himself, Golden Core stage, huh? Interesting. He was dressed in a black cape, and his face couldn''t be seen clearly. He traveled across the continent, happened to pass by Qingzhou, and noticed that this place was hosting a grand event, hence he decided to participate on a whim. The cultivation level he revealed to others was at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, but his actual cultivation was not like that. His name was Zhou Fangge, and his real cultivation level was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. I haven''t had a chance to fight against a disciple of the Immortal Sect. Although this Lu Yang cultivates faster than me, cultivation level isn''t everything in a fight. Even if his cultivation speed is fast, it won''t be much faster. He should''ve just formed his golden core. Zhou Fangge had once defeated a cultivator at the early Golden Core stage. The battle was somewhat difficult, but he eventually won. There''s no reason I can''t try to fight. Hehe, Lu Yang, I hope you''ll be a fitting whetstone! Get ready, it''s your turn soon. Lu Yang fist bumped Meng Jingzhou. It was quite interesting to participate in this kind of large-scale exchange activity for the first time. They''re all at the same age. Maybe some powerful opponents are hidden among them. Meng Jingzhou laughed, Are you saying that I didn''t do my best in my last fight? They always fought cautiously and never slacked off. On the jury''s bench, Lan Ting watched as Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou fist-bumped, her eyelids twitching. She sent Bai Ming a voice transmission, When it''s Meng Jingzhou''s turn to fight, you''re going to comment. Seeing the killing glare in Lan Ting''s eyes, Bai Ming nodded heavily, forced to accept the task. The fight was ongoing, with exciting spells being cast one after another. As they were facing people of the same age, both sides did not dare to let their guards down. Battle of wits, meticulous scheming, magic techniques hidden in the shadows The two sides put their all into the fight, providing a great spectacle for the cultivators in the audience. Most of the cultivators in the audience were at the Qi Refinement stage, they couldn''t have imagined that even at the Qi Refinement stage, such spectacular battles could occur. Even those sect cultivators responsible for talent scouting repeatedly nodded their heads, deeming this year''s event of high quality. We''re more than halfway through the competition, right? Including the first one who came on stage, we''ve already seen five Foundation Establishment cultivators. There weren''t that many in the previous years. No kidding, especially the fifth one who''s at mid-stage Foundation Establishment. He would have been a surefire champion in previous years! Bai Ming glanced at the list of participants and introduced, This competing cultivator is from the Ocean Sect, Shang Deshui. He''s also a popular seeded cultivator. At the early stages of Foundation Establishment, he excels in water-based magic skills, especially his Water Control Technique, which is commendable. Talking about the Water Control Technique, Bai Ming''s eye twitched involuntarily, recalling how he was defeated in one move by Lu Yang''s Diving Spell. Shang Deshui revealed a confident smile, as being at the early stage of Foundation Establishment could easily dominate the preliminary rounds. Shang Deshui''s opponent is a cultivator who registered for the competition at the last minute, Meng Jingzhou from Seek Dao Sect. Meng Jingzhou was full of smiles as he greeted Bai Ming. How is there another person from the Seek Dao Sect? Shang Deshui''s smile froze on his face. Wasn''t one person enough, and now there were two? Was the Qingzhou grand gala such a big event that it required two disciples from the Seek Dao Sect to participate? Keep calm, keep calm, just because they are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect does not mean they are at the Golden Core Stage. Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage who are under eighteen are met once every few hundred years. The opponent at most could be at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. With clever maneuvering, there''s a chance of victory. Shang Deshui encouraged himself and from his sleeve took out a small vial. The vial contained water from the depths of the East Sea that he had spent a hefty price on. It was pure and suitable for implementing water-based magic skills. Water Control Technique C Emulate Snake! Water vapor surged, waves spilled out, and the deep sea water from East Sea transformed into fine threads and drilled out from the vial. The amount of deep water from East Sea accumulated, shifting shape and forming into a ferocious python. Go! The python opened its wide bloody mouth, charging towards Meng Jingzhou with the speed of lightning. It seemed like a raging tsunami, howling upon approach. The horrifying aura emitted by the python shocked everyone present. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Meng Jingzhou prepared his stance and with one punch, crushed the python. The python exploded, transforming into a downpour of rain. The strength of the punch did not diminish, stopping right in front of Shang Deshui. Unable to withstand the force of the punch, Shang Deshui staggered backward several steps and fell off the platform. Bai Ming: For a golden core stage cultivator like you dealing with the Shocking Heaven Six Forms as if you were up against Lu Yang! Bai Ming gave a serious commentary: The Water Control Technique''s mimicry repertoire is divided into three stages: Emulate Snake, Emulate Lizard, Emulate Dragon. It''s usually said that only when one reaches the late stage of Foundation Establishment can one grasp the basics of the Water Control Technique. For Shang Deshui to apply the Water Control Technique so proficiently in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, emulating a python, truly deserves applause. It''s evident that Shang Deshui has been diligently practicing off stage, and has a profound understanding of the Dao of Water which is rarely seen at his age. I have only seen this level of comprehension from a few of my junior brothers. Victory and defeat on the Cultivation path are predetermined. Hopefully, Shang Deshui won''t be shaken by this defeat, and will continue to study the Dao of Water. Meng Jingzhou is at the Golden Core stage. Commentary complete. Below the stage, the crowd was once again in turmoil, filled with admiration for the Seek Dao Sect. Golden Core Stage, another cultivator under eighteen who has reached the Golden Core Stage. Is the Seek Dao Sect so powerful? Geniuses, who are seen only once every several hundred years, have appeared twice in succession! The first round of preliminaries ended. Apart from the noticeably outstanding Golden Core Stage cultivators Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the top ten included outstanding Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators. As for the fifty cultivators at the consummation stage of Qi Refinement, they were no longer the center of attention. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang was particularly elated in the following battles. His next and following contestants were both at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. The Invincible Elixir''s advice was to deal with them casually. Lu Yang couldn''t help but sigh. It''s been a long time since he''s encountered such an effortless battle. Recalling his strenuous battles at the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang felt that this kind of competition suited him better. Fairy Eternity, watching this scene, felt a warm familiarity. It was like returning to the beautiful times of the ancient era, engaging in the thrill of cross-level battles. She clamored to take control of the body and experience it herself. Out of reluctance, Lu Yang could only cede control of the body to Fairy Eternity in the next battle, letting her have her thrill. Meng Jingzhou had a similar reaction to Lu Yang. Ever since he joined the Seek Dao Sect, apart from that time with the Five Elements Sect, he didn''t even have a decent battle with cultivators of the same age. Battling with peers was indeed satisfying. He was even luckier; his opponents in the next two rounds were both at the stage of Consummation of Qi Refinement. Watching Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, who were still grinning from ear to ear, the trio of Lan Ting pretended not to know them. The four rounds of competition ended, and the top eight emerged. Aside from the undisputed Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, there were Zhou Fangge, who had hidden his cultivation level, a cultivator at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and four early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. According to the competition rules, the top eight would engage in a large-scale chaos chess match to examine the cultivators'' ability to respond to random situations and their ability to work together as a team. Chapter 357 – 356: Invincible Elixir: Never Fought Such a Wealthy Battle_1 Chapter 357: Chapter 356: Invincible Elixir: Never Fought Such a Wealthy Battle_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Six at Foundation Establishment Stage, two at Golden Core Stage, this lineup is Cultivators who were lucky enough to reach the quarterfinals showed troubled expressions. According to the tradition of previous years, the top eight would battle it out on the arena, with rankings to be determined by the sequence of elimination. So, they had made plans with the help of their sect elders, calculating how to knock out their opponents and stay alive as long as possible. The strategies included but were not limited to: pretending to collaborate, backstabbing, playing the role of spies, turning their coats when it mattered the most Now, none of their plans would work. The only way to win was for the six cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage to join forces against Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Just as the seeded cultivators were pondering their response, a steady voice rang out: If you follow my command, we might still have a chance of victory. The cultivators turned to see that among them, the speaker was the only one in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. Ah, it''s Young Master Yan of the Yan Family. The Yan Family was a large clan in Qingzhou with a history of six thousand years and a lineage that had never been broken. Among them were three elders in the Unification Stage. Even the Governor treated the Yan Family with politeness. If Young Master Yan gives the orders, that could work. Once someone took the lead, the other cultivators also nodded in agreement. Young Master Yan held the strongest cultivation level among them and had the support of the Yan Family, which gave him the highest prestige. Making him the leader was something they all readily accepted. Zhou Fangge, what about you? Young Master Yan turned his gaze to the young man in the black robe. I have no objections. Zhou Fangge grinned, But I have one condition. The five of you deal with Meng Jingzhou, and I''ll take care of Lu Yang by myself. The group was furious, believing Zhou Fangge to be utterly arrogant. Are you joking? With your mediocre performance thus far, you seriously believe you can defeat Lu Yang all by yourself?! In the current situation, the only hope lay in the six of them uniting to tackle Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. But this one man seemed to be calling for his own death, which infuriated them. Suddenly, Zhou Fangge revealed his true cultivation level, which changed everyone''s expressions. His cultivation level was even more formidable than Young Master Yan''s. Late stage Foundation Establishment?! They hadn''t expected him to be late-stage Foundation Establishment; he had concealed that quite well. If it weren''t for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, this man would pose the greatest threat. Think about it. In a chaotic eight-person melee, if Zhou Fangge revealed his true cultivation level at the critical moment, who could resist him? Zhou Fangge had already anticipated their reactions and casually remarked, Now, am I qualified to face Lu Yang alone? Actually, I could''ve already formed my golden core, and it would have been an assured upper third-grade level one. However, I restrained myself because I want to form a first-grade golden core. Young Master Yan frowned, advising, Forgive my straightforwardness, but even if you were at late-stage Foundation Establishment, your chance of defeating Lu Yang isn''t very high. Zhou Fangge showed a teasing smile, Actions speak louder than words. If Young Master Yan doesn''t believe me, just wait and see. All right, the final round is about to begin. Let''s head to the stage. Zhou Fangge laughed heartily and strode onto the stage. Seeing Zhou Fangge''s confidence, Young Master Yan felt reassured. If the other was this certain, then he must have something to rely on. Regardless of what that was, as long as it could defeat Lu Yang, it was enough. As you all know, my family, the Yan Family, is most famous for its Weapon Encyclopedia'', which boasts unparalleled offensive capabilities. I was instructed by my ancester since childhood and understand the Weapon Encyclopedia'' best. I''ll initiate the attack. Gu Qisheng, your Profound Yin Body carries three layers of coldness with every attack. Even if I were to face you, I might not have a good outcome, so you and I will attack Meng Jingzhou together. Shi Xuan, you excel at Array Methods. Use them to disrupt Meng Jingzhou. Yang Xianyi, you are a true successor in the art of Talismans. Depending on the situation, provide us support using talismans. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sima He, your Clan is famous for the Sweet Dew Technique. In previous battles, your recovery speed was faster than the speed of your opponents'' attacks. Stand at the end of the line and help me and Gu Qisheng recover from our injuries! Young Master Yan made arrangements one by one, and swiftly, a small temporary team with clear tasks was formed. Senior Brother Meng, please provide guidance! Young Master Yan clenched his fist in determination. Senior Brother Meng, please provide guidance! The other four cultivators chorused. Meng Jingzhou was a little taken aback. Before the match, he and Lu Yang had agreed to take on three opponents each, so why were there five on his side? Without giving Meng Jingzhou extra time to think, Young Master Yan brandished a sword in his left hand and an axe in his right. His weapons whirled with astonishing speed, like a dragon darting through clouds and an eagle striking through the sky. Their ferocious and swift movements were impressive to witness. Gu Qisheng tensed every muscle in his body, the tip of his spear trembled, and with a soft whistle, he thrust it at Meng Jingzhou. True Qi surged wildly, a gust of wind suddenly arose, and the scene was awe-inspiring. The other three were also not idle. A dazzling array rose beneath Meng Jingzhou''s feet which made him feel as if he were sinking in a mire, immobilized. Paper sparrows, folded from talismans, flew out from Yang Xianyi''s sleeve, blocking all possible escape routes for Meng Jingzhou. Sima He whispered incantations that were then heard by Young Master Yan and Gu Qisheng. Their Lingtai were instantly cleared, their Spiritual Sense temporarily surged, allowing them to cast aside all distractions and focus wholeheartedly on the fight. The weapons in their hands became all the more powerful! The seamless cooperation of the five cultivators attracted shouts of astonishment from the audience below the stage. The cultivators in the Golden Core Stage who were spectating even showed subtle changes in their expressions, believing this situation to be quite tricky, and fearing they wouldn''t be able to retreat unscathed. For cultivators in the Golden Core Stage, being injured by those at the Foundation Establishment Stage was seen as quite a disgrace. Lu Yang turned his attention away, looking at Zhou Fangge with a hint of confusion, Is it just you? Aren''t you merely at the late stage of Foundation Establishment? Zhou Fangge was taken aback. This was the first time he had ever met someone who could see through his realm since he had begun his cultivation. But he remained unfazed, laughing coldly, I alone will be enough. He had previously defeated a novice at the Golden Core Stage without even using his hidden tricks, relying on his solid foundation and skills to win. To face an elite cultivator like Lu Yang, he naturally wouldn''t be able to win as easily. So he decided to use his trump card. He understood the mentality of cultivators with higher cultivation levels: the higher their cultivation level, the higher their standards. They would only fight with cultivators of the same level and typically looked down upon those with lower levels. When their opponents were of a lower level, they would unconsciously let down their guard. That was the opportunity he was waiting for! He wanted to show Lu Yang that cultivation level wasn''t everything! True strength was the key! Seeing Zhou Fangge''s confidence, Lu Yang assumed he had some astounding methods up his sleeve, so he didn''t underestimate him. Taking out his Green Peak Sword from his Identity Jade, he prepared to respond at full strength. Then, he used the Invincible Elixir to find a countermeasure. The Invincible Elixir sucked in a bit of Lu Yang''s spiritual essence and started spinning. It quickly gave an analysis. Your opponent is in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and there''s a slight gray tinge in his black pupils which is a characteristic of the Boundless Dao Body type. Boundless Dao Bodies have limitless resources, space without boundaries, their spiritual essence reserves are ten times that of those at the same level, and they excel at long-term battles. If the battle drags on, it will work against you. They rarely find matches at their own level and often challenge those in the higher levels. Lu Yang continued, How should I fight then? Just fight however you like. Chapter 358 – 357: Courtesy_1 Chapter 358: Chapter 357: Courtesy_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . What kind of nonsense Golden Core is this? All that talking, but the conclusion remains the same! Lu Yang said angrily. How can you say it''s nonsense? I am analyzing the situation for you, Fairy Eternity defended her Golden Core. After all, she was the creator of the Invincible Elixir, and she wouldn''t tolerate Lu Yang slandering it. Just as Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were having a heated discussion about the usefulness of the Invincible Elixir, Zhou Fangge seized the opportunity to strike. Kill! Zhou Fangge pulled out four small flags from his bosom and tossed them into the air. The flags were placed in the four directions of east, south, west, and north, surrounding Lu Yang! Lu Yang felt a shadow overhead. Looking up, a small mountain had appeared above him, falling at an alarming speed. Mountain Shifting Divine Technique! Lan Ting identified the magic skill used by Zhou Fangge. Even a cultivator at the Golden Core stage would find it difficult to exercise this divine technique. Zhou Fangge, using the four small flags, had performed a divine technique beyond his realm. Zhou Fangge didn''t underestimate his opponent. He immediately used one of his three trump cards, which could immobilize a Golden Core stage cultivator on the spot. Faced with the rapidly approaching small mountain, Lu Yang countered with an ancient Great Divine Skill. Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! Lu Yang opened his mouth wide and swallowed the small mountain, then burped contentedly. It''s the Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth technique of the Taotie clan! Bai Ming exclaimed incredulously. This was the foundational skill of the Taotie clan, and he hadn''t expected Lu Yang to have learned it. The difficulty of learning Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth was several levels higher than that of the Mountain Shifting Divine Technique. It was even rumoured that not even a pure-blooded Taotie could master this bloodline divine skill at the Golden Core stage. I knew Lu Yang had more than one ancient Great Divine Skill! Yan Tianzhi narrowed his eyes, impressed. As expected of a cultivator who could challenge across levels, he''d even learned Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth technique. He too knew Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, but he used a shortcut, not like Lu Yang who learned it due to his own abilities. Zhou Fangge was unprepared for his carefully planned trump card to be so easily countered. You''re truly a disciple of the Immortal Sect, but I have already made preparations! Zhou Fangge clapped his hands together, and a glaring white light burst forth, emitting a piercing sound that forced everyone below the stage to cover their ears. A bundle of scorching thunder and lightning accumulated in Zhou Fangge''s palms. The reflection of the lightning painted a terrifyingly ominous shadow on his face. This is Palm Thunder, recognized Fairy Eternity. This is a skill developed by Yingtian Immortal. When I challenged Yingtian Immortal across levels, he used it, but he used it to surprise me by concentrating it at the sole of his foot. Later, this trick was passed down and, for some reason, it shifted to the palm of the hand. Perhaps for aesthetic reasons. As Lu Yang spoke, the Palm Thunder struck him squarely. Boom The Palm Thunder exploded with terrifying energy, smoke and dust filling the air. The shockwave swept across the entire stage, affecting even Young Master Yan and others who were engaged in combat. Zhou Fangge was panting heavily. The Palm Thunder was a technique he acquired from a Transcendance Tribulation stage inheritance, and his spiritual essence was ten times greater than that of others at the same level. However, executing the Palm Thunder completely depleted his spiritual essence. Even if you''re at the early stage of Golden Core, taking this hit would either kill or injure you severely! Zhou Fangge sneered coldly. This was the price for underestimating him. Oh, really? I was wondering why it didn''t hurt. The sound of Lu Yang''s voice came from within the smoke and dust, making Zhou Fangge shudder. Just as Zhou Fangge readied himself to counter Lu Yang''s attack, Lu Yang appeared behind him, smiling and patting Zhou Fangge''s shoulder. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Fangge instinctively tried to dodge by leaping forward, but Lu Yang''s hand was as heavy as a mountain, throwing him off balance. Zhou Fangge swallowed a Qi Recovery Pill and looked at Lu Yang warily, You are indeed a disciple of the Immortal Sect, you''re unbeatable. I won''t hold back now. The cost of the third trump card, formidable enough to compete against the late stage Golden Core, was substantial. Nevertheless, Zhou Fangge was willing to risk it for victory. Just as Zhou Fangge braced himself to use his final trump card, he felt a sudden loss of weight, and his surroundings rapidly blurred. It was Lu Yang, who had grabbed the sleeve of his robe and thrown him out of the game. The warriors including Young Master Yan, who had been brimming with confidence before the battle, watched helplessly as Zhou Fangge was effortlessly defeated by Lu Yang. Who could expect defeat when they had boasted so boldly about beating Lu Yang, who hadn''t even used his full strength or raised his sword? Following this, they heard disheartening words: Haha, Old Meng, you''re still not finished? You''re fighting so slowly. Let me join in! Unable to bear the sight, the trio from Lan Ting closed their eyes. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were formidable enough to compete against those at the initial stage of the Nascent Soul. It was easier for them to fight against a group of Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators than it would be to fight children. Upon seeing Lu Yang join the battle, the likes of Young Master Yan disregarded their pre-battle assignments and scattered in all directions to flee. As opposed to fighting stubbornly, they found it was better to compete in a race of who could run fastest or who had the best luck, becoming the last one to leave the battleground. They''d even make do with the third place. The audience, observing from below the stage, watched Lu Yang and his companion, who were gleefully chasing Young Master Yan and others around like chickens. This made them perceive the two men as anything but good people, leading to a spur of discussions. Why do I feel such pity for Young Master Yan and his crew? It''s true. Golden Core cultivators are fighting Foundation Establishment cultivators, and they seem so gleeful about it. How shameless! Brother Meng, I am from Yan Family of Qingzhou, we both belong to influential families! Young Master Yan announced his family background, striving to form a connection. As a member of an influential family, he had already heard a great deal about Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou responded gravely, This is a competition, there is no distinction of high or low, noble or humble. Victory or defeat should not be determined by one''s status. If I were to handle you with kid gloves, it would be an insult to the competition. By doing so, you would tarnish the reputation of the Yan Family. Young Master Yan cautiously questioned, Wouldn''t your participation in this competition being a Golden Core cultivator tarnish the reputation of the Meng Family? Of course not, I have run away from home. Subsequently, Young Master Yan was kicked down. Upon Gu Qi Sheng''s voluntary exit from the battlefield, only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were left. It seems that the determination of the first and second place lies between us. Lu Yang smiled. He had not fully shown his strength before and now he could finally flex his muscles. Meng Jingzhou was also smiling, with the aura of his Golden Core conspicuously radiating as the pebbles on the ground vibrated, We haven''t fought against each other before. This does seem like an opportunity. It seems we are thinking along the same lines. Lu Yang released his aura, matching Meng Jingzhou''s. On the stage, their incredibly intense auras clashed, making the entire arena bubble and seethe like a boiling pot. It was unnerving. Suddenly, Lu Yang remembered something and raised his head towards the judges'' seat, Just a moment, Lan Ting. I forgot to ask something. Go ahead. Is there a reward for the first place? Lan Ting revealed a sly smile, visible to Lu Yang as well, Indeed there is. What is it? The third place receives a reward of a golden core spirit treasure that can enhance the probability of forming the golden core by 50%, with a 10% chance of reaching First-Grade. The second place receives a golden core spirit treasure and the insights on forming the golden core treasured by the governor. Regarding the first place, aside from receiving a golden core spirit treasure and insights on golden core formation, the governor mentioned that the cultivators participating in the tournament lack battle experience and the wisdom on forming the golden core. So, we, the three judges, will personally teach the first place how to fight. Lu Yang blinked his eyes and looked at Lan Ting and the other two judges, who were wearing strange smiles. Feeling a wave of goosebumps, he immediately turned around to jump off the stage. Old Meng, take the first place for yourself! Meng Jingzhou grabbed Lu Yang and tried to run off the stage himself. I''ve always been unfortunate. My fortune simply can''t take being first. You can keep the first place! Chapter 359 – 358: Engage in Combat_1 Chapter 359: Chapter 358: Engage in Combat_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . BoomBoomBoom On the stage, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were clashing with thunderous explosions. Their steps and movements were so subtle that they could evade attacks with minimal shifts. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the Golden Core cultivators in the audience, with the incredible control Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou possessed over their powers, were taken aback. They couldn''t believe that these two were just at the beginning of the Golden Core Stage in such an intense battle. Could this really be the level of control that the Golden Core Stage cultivators possessed? You have the Single-body Curse Fist, you can certainly handle three at once! Nonsense, my Single-body Curse Fist only works on males, and after using it their combat power would actually double! You have the Lu Family''s Arhat Fist, why are you afraid of just three people. Stop kidding, if I use the Arhat Fist, not only Lan Ting, the whole Laurel Fairy Palace won''t let me off! Besides, weren''t you the one who wanted to be number one? I''ll let you have it! No rush, you be the first. They began fighting for the second place. In a one-on-one fight, neither of them feared anyone, but if they were to face three opponents at once, unless their brains were replaced by an Invincible Elixir, no one would make such a big gamble. Lu Yang tried to jump off the stage, but Meng Jingzhou pulled him back by the shoulder. Meng Jingzhou wanted to jump off the stage, but Lu Yang grabbed his wrist and threw him back. Both of them were so eager to jump off the stage only to be stopped by the other. After a struggle, they both restrained each other and fell off the stage at the same time. Bai Ming stood up and applauded: Tied for first place, let''s congratulate them with applause! Bai Ming skipped the post-match commentary, holding his Platinum Patterned Long Spear, and jumped straight onto the stage from the judges'' seat. Lan Ting and Yan Tianzhi followed closely. Congratulations, Brother Lu Yang, Brother Meng Jingzhou. You''ve beaten so many genius Foundation Establishment cultivators and won the first place! Bai Ming said coldly, barely containing a smirk. I think there might be some misunderstanding between us, Lan Ting. You know me, I''ve never bullied the weak! Lu Yang cried out. Charge! Bai Ming didn''t give Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou a chance to speak. He was eager to come to blows since he didn''t know when he could have this opportunity again. As the most talented person in the Five Elements Sect, it was hard for him to find suitable opponents. No one in the same realm could beat him, and it wasn''t satisfying to fight those above his realm. All things considered, the only ones who could be his equal were four other disciples of the Immortal Sects. He lifted his spear, leaving a white mark on the stage. Lu Yang raised his sword to fend it off and tipped away the spear point, not daring to be careless. Good spear, such a pressure! I never felt this kind of pressure when fighting the Foundation Establishment cultivators on the stage earlier! Interest flashed in Lu Yang''s eyes. If Bai Ming wished to fight, then they would have a real fight. The purpose of attending the Qingzhou Fair was to communicate with people of the same age after all. Bai Ming was enraged by Lu Yang. His spearhead ignited with Sun True Fire, causing the temperature on the stage to skyrocket. Even the audience, protected by the Array Method, could feel the heat wave on the stage. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow. He remembered that Bai Ming had used the Golden Crow Flame at the Foundation Establishment Stage. It seemed that after advancing to the Golden Core Stage, his Golden Crow Flame also transformed into the Sun True Fire, famous on par with the Pure Yang True Fire. Of course, in terms of power, it wouldn''t match Meng Jingzhou''s Pure Yang True Fire, the latter obtained from two Single Golden Elixirs. No one from the single spiritual root lineage has ever tried such a radical method in the past. Break! Lu Yang shouted softly, the sound of the Green Peak Sword piercing the air reverberated throughout the stage. Those with lower realms felt a sting in their eyes, as though they had been pricked by needles. It''s Sword Qi! A Golden Core cultivator in the audience was horrified. He had heard that once Sword Qi reached a certain realm, even looking at it could harm the body. He had never seen anyone improve their Sword Qi to such a degree before. Unexpectedly, Lu Yang, who is just at the early Golden Core Stage, has already achieved realm where his Sword Qi can hurt people. The Sword Qi breaks through the Sun True Fire on the tip of the spear. The True Fire falls on the ground, burning one small pit after another. When Young Master Yan teamed up to fight Meng Jingzhou just now, there was not even a trace of damage on the stage. Lu Yang laughed heartily, brimming with high spirit: Lan Ting, you and Bai Ming, come at me together! Lan Ting gave a faint smile: Then, as Senior Brother Lu Yang said. The belt of her skirt fluttered like a swimming dragon, swirling around Lu Yang. Suddenly tightening, it aimed to trap Lu Yang. Ground-Eater! Lu Yang was prepared, drilling into the ground, making the belt snatch at nothing. This girl is kind of interesting, she also has an Immortal body, you''re in for a fight. The Fairy Eternity was observing the outside world while lying on a bed in the Spiritual Space. Lan Ting is also an Immortal body? Lu Yang thought Lan Ting had a Single Spiritual Root. Yes, she''s a Primordial Immortal Body. It''s said to be the first Immortal Body mastered by the human race. Before the system of cultivation was established, the universal method of cultivation of the human race was Qi Refinement. People who were successful in Qi Refinement were called Qi Refiners. However, the Qi Refiners'' way of cultivation did not have universality and was gradually phased out by the human race. The creator of the Qi Refiners was a Primordial Immortal Body. He pioneered the cultivation of the human race, led humans to resist Demon Beasts and natural disasters. This allowed the human race to secure a foothold in primitive times. Because of this, his Immortal Body was named after the dawn of the Primordial, it was the dawn of the human race. How about it? Do you want me to help you? No need, I''ll try the Invincible Elixir. Yan Tianzhi quietly walked up to Meng Jingzhou. There was a faint glow flickering on his back and spreading to his neck. Meng Jingzhou only then noticed a tattoo on the guy. An image of a demon-beast emerged behind him a creature with the body of a sheep, tiger''s teeth, eyes under its armpits, and its cry was like a baby''s wailing, annoying and irritating. Taotie? The crowd beneath the stage stirred, not understanding what was happening. A manager who came to select Sect''s seeds recognized the origins of the Taotie, and explained to the surrounding people, This is the War Pattern of the Prison Suppressing Sect. Starting from the Foundation Establishment Stage, you can tattoo images of demons and ghosts on your body to gain their powers and abilities, advancing one realm can add one type of Demon Beast. However, I''m seeing for the first time someone in the Golden Core Stage tattooing the Taotie War Pattern. So it''s a senior brother from the Prison Suppressing Sect, our elders highly admire the War Pattern method of the Prison Suppressing Sect, I truly see its reputation is well-deserved today! Meng Jingzhou saluted with a fist. Seek Dao Sect, Meng Jingzhou. Prison Suppressing Sect, Yan Tianzhi. Yan Tianzhi opened his mouth, the illusion of the Taotie becoming more and more vivid, as if it was coming to life. Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! A hurricane whipped up on the stage, a frightening suction force making it difficult for Meng Jingzhou to stand steady. Shocking Heaven Six Forms Shaking Heaven and Earth! Meng Jingzhou responded steadily, the sound of his fist was like muffled thunder, punching the air to form a terrifying shockwave. One wave after another was absorbed by Yan Tianzhi into his abdomen, causing him a wave of sour pain and forcing him to interrupt the Taotie Divine Ability. Meng Jingzhou was filled with internal strength. The earth shook and the wind howled, it was awe-inspiring. Yan Tianzhi seemed like a human-shaped Taotie, devouring everything in sight. Their huge fists alternated, each collision sending out a thrilling roar. Sweat slid down their foreheads, and their faces were full of excitement. They moved so fast they were almost shadow-like. People with weaker sight couldn''t even see their figures. Some could see clearer, but their minds couldn''t keep up with their fast movements. Is this really the combat power of the early Golden Core Stage? The Golden Core Stage cultivators below the stage couldn''t believe it, feeling as if they had wasted their Golden Core cultivation. What kind of Golden Core are they right, isn''t there a Golden Core appraisal conference? Call those people over to have a look! Chapter 360 Chapter 360: Chapter 359: Golden Core Appraisal Conference_1 In the luxurious courtyard, dazzling flashes of gold were occasionally visible. As the golden light dissipated, a golden core glistening with mist slowly rotated, as ethereal spiritual energy was drawn from all around. I had heard rumors about Daoist Yuan Zhi forming a Moon Embracing Gold Core, a core worthy of being an Upper Third Grade. Now that I''ve seen it, its reputation is indeed well-deserved, an old man with a white beard declared with a smile, his face creased from his enthusiasm. Oh, it''s nothing remarkable. It took me a painstaking thirty years to finally form this Third Grade Moon Embracing Gold Core. Given Mr. Kang''s knowledge, this core would seem unremarkable, Yuan Zhi modestly replied. Mr. Kang was a deeply learned scholar passionate about his craft, a renowned academic recognized by the Imperial City Academy. His esteemed reputation in Qingzhou won him the respect of many. Others quickly interjected: Daoist Yuan Zhi, you are too modest. The formation of a Fourth or Fifth Grade golden core is already a considerable feat for us, let alone a Third Grade core. Most of us merely wish to successfully break our cores to reach Nascent. Yet, you possess the potential to break through to Nascent Soul, achieve Spirit Transformation, and possibly even Refining the Void or Unification, a stage that would intimidate even those at Unification, you have limitless potential. Having a Middle Third Grade golden core could provide one with a slim chance to cultivate to the Spirit Transformation Stage. However, this chance is so slight that they dare not hope for much, being at the Nascent Soul Stage would already be satisfactory. In contrast, Yuan Zhi, with his Upper Third Grade golden core, was almost guaranteed to break his core and reach Nascent, with the possibility of Spirit Transformation, Refining the Void or even Unification, making his prospects infinitely brighter and his potential far greater than theirs. Although Yuan Zhi humbly dismissed his achievement, he could not conceal his internal delight. His Upper Third Grade golden core had already surpassed ninety percent of those at the Golden Core Stage. Even though he was still at the early stage of his Golden Core, cultivators at the mid or late stage of their Golden Core would not dare to underestimate him. Instead, they treated him with utmost courtesy. The Golden Core Appreciation Conference was being held at the Pleasant Courtyard. Various cores were displayed, each breathtaking enough to elicit exclaims of admiration from the onlookers. Yuan Zhi''s Moon Embracing Gold Core was particularly captivating among the numerous golden cores, especially considering its distinction as a Third Grade golden core. Just as Yuan Zhi was revelling in his accomplishment, a figure stumbled hurriedly into the courtyard. You should quickly go to the arena. It''s unusually lively over there! he exclaimed. Recognizing the intruder as a Lower Third Grade of the Golden Core Stage cultivator without even the qualification to participate in the Golden Core Appreciation Conference, Yuan Zhi responded with disdain, What could possibly be so interesting about the arena? It''s just a few early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators competing for first place. You''re mistaken. The disciples from the Five Great Immortal Sects are there, clashing against one another. All of them are at the Golden Core Stage, and apart from the Suspension Temple, the other Four Great Immortal Sects are all participating! Really?! Disciples from the Immortal Sects are fighting?! The crowd gasped in surprise, their excitement unmistakably evident given the rarity such an event. Mr. Kang seemed the most zealous among all, asking impatiently, Even the Seek Dao Sect''s disciples are participating? Indeed. And there are even two of them! Without a word, Mr. Kang, displaying a vigor that defied his age, hastened in the direction of the arena. Witnessing his departure, others quickly followed suit, leaving Yuan Zhi standing bewildered. I would love to see what makes these disciples from the Immortal Sects stronger than myself! How capable could the disciples from the Immortal Sects be? Didn''t they, like him, also possess an Upper Third Grade golden core? Upon arriving, Yuan Zhi found the place around the arena so congested that it was challenging even to weave through the crowd. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching the top disciples from the Immortal Sects fight was a rarity that only occurred every several years. Considering how thrilling this single match was proving to be, the crowd felt their decision to attend the Qingzhou Gathering was well worth it. Unfortunately, they were unable to clearly see the combat taking place on the arena. Yuan Zhi had no choice but to use his magic skill discreetly to move to the front of the crowd, where he found his friends from the Golden Core Appreciation Conference. The attendees of the Golden Core conference were so engrossed in observing the five fighters in the arena that they didn''t notice Yuan Zhi''s arrival. Their entire focus was fixated on the combatants, afraid they might miss even the slightest detail. Other than Mr. Kang, among them were a few who had just reached the Golden Core Stage, still in the early stages. As they watched the five combatants in the arena, an absurd realization dawned upon them. It was as if they hadn''t formed their golden cores and were still in the Foundation Establishment Stage. How can they have such strength and speed at the Golden Core early stage?! Before even considering their combat skills, just the overwhelming power and speed showcased by Lu Yang and the other four fighters were more than enough to suppress them. Compared to his fellow competitors, Yuan Zhi''s ambitious spirit was deflated significantly. He even doubted if he could last ten moves against any of the five fighters. Could the difference between two Upper Third Grade Golden Cores be this enormous? Mr. Kang, have you managed to identify which golden core each of these disciples from the Immortal Sects possess? The platform wasn''t hosting a Golden Core Appreciation Conference, and the golden cores weren''t openly displayed. Hence, the only way to discern the cores was by speculating from the intricate details of the battle. Unfortunately, due to their limited experience, they could hardly decipher any solid information. Mr. Kang''s eyebrows furrowed as he admitted, At this point, we can only confirm that they all possess First-Grade Golden Cores, and moreover, they seem to be among the top-ranking ones. The crowd nodded in agreement. Only this explanation could justify the high combat power demonstrated by the five disciples from the Immortal Sects. That one called Meng Jingzhou has an overwhelming Yang Qi energy that''s stirring the heavens, like a grand sun that would cause all spirits to retreat in fear. He seems to have either a Sun Golden Core or a Pure Yang Golden Core, but neither of those two cores seem to match his current intensity. Could there possibly be another golden core with even more Yang Qi? That female disciple appears so graceful, as if she was a fairy. She exhales white mist, yielding a distant and lengthy aura with astonishing resilience. She seemingly embodies the dawn, akin to the legendary Primordial Golden Core. Sadly, there are not many accounts of the Primordial Golden Core in history, so I would not dare conclude. These young talents are indeed formidable. Mr. Kang felt that even if the entire group of scholars from the Imperial City Academy were to arrive and examine in sequence, they still might not be able to discern anything conclusive. In the arena, under the joint assault by Lan Ting and Bai Ming, Lu Yang was gradually being overpowered and pushed into a arduous battle. Lu Yang, stop pretending. I know you possess a cloning technique, Bai Ming, noticing Lu Yang showing signs of fatigue, took no chances as he was well aware that Lu Yang''s true potential was not what was currently being displayed. In their previous encounter, the one who had defeated him wasn''t Lu Yang''s real body, but his clone! Seems like I can''t fool you, Lu Yang said, looking somewhat troubled. He had originally planned to lure Bai Ming closer before suddenly splitting into two individuals using his Tree-Planting Sutra, catching Bai Ming off guard. A cloning technique? Lan Ting stared curiously at Lu Yang. As expected of Brother Lu Yang, he has even mastered such a technique. His talent for magic skills is indeed the strongest I''ve ever seen. Lu Yang took out the Twin Lotus seed and performed the Tree Growing Spell. As the lotus bloomed, Lu Yang and his lotus clone stood atop a lotus leaf. Even if you have a clone, can your spiritual sense allow you to control two bodies simultaneously? Bai Ming was aware of the deficient nature of the cloning technique. The last time they fought, Lu Yang''s real body was seated on the chairman''s table, solely focusing on controlling the Wooden Avatar. However, it was different this time as he needed to manipulate two individuals simultaneously, which demanded a high level of spiritual sense. Let''s test it out. Lu Yang smiled. It was impossible before, but after forming his Golden Core, his spiritual sense had soared, unmatched by anyone within his realm. Lu Yang glanced at the Green Peak Sword in his hand, paused for a while, then tossed it to his lotus clone for it to fight Lan Ting. I should forge another sword, but that can wait. Lu Yang prepared to face Bai Ming empty-handed. It''s time to utilize the Invincible Elixir How shall I defeat these two? Soon, the Invincible Elixir provided a response. Use the Arhat Fist against Bai Ming. Lu Yang couldn''t help but grin. Chapter 361 Chapter 361: Chapter 360: The Power of the Invincible Elixir (Seeking Monthly Votes)_1 Aside from the side effect of turning people bald, the Arhat Fist was the supreme fist technique of Buddhism. Earlier, Lu Yang had been worried about accidentally harming Lan Ting, so he hadn''t used it. Now, since Lan Ting was being managed by a clone, he was free to use the Arhat Fist against Bai Ming. I''d like to see you multitask! Bai Ming was sure that Lu Yang couldn''t control two bodies simultaneously. His sharp spear pierced forward like a dazzling star in the sky. Lu Yang calmly watched the tip of the spear, a ''hollow'' sound resonating from within his body, similar to Buddha chanting scriptures, liberating all beings. His fist swung out, booming like thunder, with a momentum like a breaking bamboo. It clashed fiercely with the spear, arousing waves of ink-like ripples in the air. Arhat Fist! Ding S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The long spear trembled, emitting a metallic echo. His fist lightened and danced around the spear tip, pressing Bai Ming hard. Bai Ming used his waist strength, tried to pull out his spear, but Lu Yang continued to attack the spear body with Arhat Fist. His spear shook uncontrollably and was hard to hold steady. Bai Ming secretly exclaimed in his heart. He had been always on guard against Lu Yang''s magical skills, but he did not expect that Lu Yang''s unarmed combat was also so terrifying. Seeing the fist about to hit him, Bai Ming''s left hand began shaping a hand seal. A howling wind whipped above his head, the wind blade falling like a guillotine from the sky, aiming to split Lu Yang into two halves. Taking this opportunity, Bai Ming dodged but was still grazed by the Arhat Fist. Such a heavy fist! Bai Ming was shocked, thanking his stars for just escaping. The punch was so powerful and heavy, that even a glancing blow resulted in such injuries. If he took a direct hit, it would be unbearable. I absolutely cannot be hit again. Suddenly, a few black hairs fell, causing Bai Ming to pause. Before he could react, more and more black hair began to fall. Wait, isn''t this Bai Ming subconsciously touched his head, his face turning pale, Where is my hair! Looking at the hair scattered all over the ground, Bai Ming glared at Lu Yang furiously. Unity of Fist and Cultivation, I didn''t expect you to combine the fist technique and magic skill so perfectly; it caught me off guard! Bai Ming forced himself to analyze coldly, not allowing himself to panic. In the stands, a steady stream of cultivators continued to arrive to watch the fight. Hey, who is that bald guy? I thought the Suspension Temple didn''t send anyone? I heard something about an Arhat just now. Is this bald guy claiming to be an Arhat? It must be fake, he doesn''t even have the ring marks on his head. Hearing the discussion from the stand, Bai Ming could no longer hold back his anger, Lu Yang, you pushed me to this, Five Elements Rotating Spear Technique! Five Elements Rotating Spear Technique? He even has learned this spear technique? Mr. Kang exclaimed. What is the ''Five Elements Rotating Spear Technique''? People around asked. This was created by an ancestor of the Five Elements Sect who was proficient in the Five Elements magic skills. It combines the Five Elements magic skills and spear technique, and only those who master them both can learn it. It''s astonishing that this disciple of the Five Elements Sect is qualified to learn this spear technique. I have always felt that he exhibits the characteristics of the Five Elements Golden Core, but a Golden Core seems to lack this kind of offensive power! Glow Gold! The long spear, like a dragon, attacked Lu Yang at an incredible speed with overwhelming momentum. Lu Yang stepped forward, Buddha''s voice resonated, and again he used the Arhat Fist to hard-counter the long spear. The violent shockwaves swept across the eight directions. His fists were like anvils, his aura ascended, and a fierce momentum surged between his fists and palms. The clash of spear and fist shocked the audience below. Even the Nascent Soul Stage cultivators changed their expressions. They didn''t have the confidence to withstand such high-frequency attacks. Is he really in the early stage of the Golden Core? I''ve always heard that the disciples of the Immortal Sect are not to be judged by common sense. Seeing it today really is so! I''m afraid even the ancient geniuses would be comparable. Even with the Great Era''s emergence of numerous geniuses, I''m afraid it''s hard to find a genius that can match them, right? This was the first time Bai Ming met a cultivator of the same realm who could resist him after using the Five Elements Rotating Spear Technique. He gives a cold smile and stabs at the platform with his spear, a Earth Dragon rose from the ground, roaring like a tsunami, rushing towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang shrinks the ground and sneaks from the bottom toward Bai Ming, who has expanded his spiritual sense and sees Lu Yang''s actions clearly. He directs the spear downward. It''s right here! A shocking scene occurred. Bai Ming saw Lu Yang''s body suddenly shrink to slip past his spear. Big and Small Ruyi?! Although he anticipated that Lu Yang would use various divine abilities, the use of Big and Small Ruyi was still out of his expectations. Magic skills are systematic. Learning one magic skill would be helpful in learning similar ones. In contrast with Lu Yang, Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, Shrink land, Big and Small Ruyi, every magic skill seemed unrelated and he even had a hair-dropping skill that Bai Ming had never heard of before. So what?! Bai Ming''s eighteen spears were all dodged by Lu Yang. Just when he was about to jab the nineteenth spear, he suddenly felt his body sink and was surrounded by darkness. When Bai Ming was attacking Lu Yang, he didn''t notice the shrunken Lu Yang had circled around him. Just in time to perform the magic skill. Draw a ground prison. Another unidentifiable Earth magic skill! Bai Ming couldn''t tolerate being outdone in his earth magic skills. He used a spell to drill out of the ground, then suffered a heavy punch from Lu Yang. Drawing a ground prison! Lu Yang trapped Bai Ming in the ground prison once more. Bai Ming tried to stay alert. Since he couldn''t get out directly, he would try to go from elsewhere. He was deeply buried in the earth; gold, wood, water, and fire magic skills were of no assistance, only earth magic skills could be used. He tried moving to another place, but as soon as he moved half his body, he heard Lu Yang''s voice from above. Drawing a ground prison. He was back to his original position. Earth Dragon Bai Ming was attempting to summon an Earth Dragon with hand seals. Drawing a ground prison. Bai Ming''s body trembled. He disappeared from his original spot and reappeared, his hand seals disrupted. This isn''t earth magic; it''s space magic! Bai Ming finally realized there was a problem. I don''t believe it, Earth Dragon Drawing a ground prison. Lu Yang squatting on the ground drawing circles, using his spiritual sense to monitor Bai Ming. As soon as Bai Ming made any movement, he would disrupt it with ''Drawing a ground prison.'' After trying several times and getting the same result, Bai Ming was at a dead end. Fine, I surrender! There was no other choice but to surrender. When he rose to the surface and saw Lu Yang''s grinning face, he nearly exploded with fury. If you hadn''t been casting your spells faster than me Bai Ming spoke with gritted teeth. He had been restricted by the speed of his magic casting. His earth magic skills were all large-scale attacks with slower casting speeds. If he could cast his spells before Lu Yang cast Drawing a ground prison, he could have escaped and continued the fight; the outcome would have been uncertain then. Lu Yang didn''t comment, vividly recalling the unbeatable elixir strategy given earlier in his mind: Bai Ming''s spear technique is the outer layer, and the Five Elements magic skills are the root. When he strikes, he will definitely use the Five Elements magic skills as the base. The Five Elements enhance and restrain one another, combining them increases their power. It''s not suggested to give him any chance. He suggested that using the Arhat Fist to anger the opponent, having him lose rational and providing a chance to use Drawing a ground prison, limiting him underground, and forcing him to only use earth magic skills. By taking advantage of your faster casting speed, you can interrupt his casting, forcing him to surrender. This is the most time and energy-saving plan. (Added chapters for the alliance master left to support the motherland, right to hold the ancient moon ship immersing themselves in studying the Immortal Art) Chapter 362 Chapter 362: Chapter 361: I Admit Defeat_1 Frankly speaking, when the Invincible Elixir presented such a detailed strategy, Lu Yang was astounded. Previously, the Invincible Elixir only had two plans, either to flee or fight blindly, causing Lu Yang to always regard it as a method of detecting cultivation levels. Unexpectedly, it could indeed come up with a very reliable plan when facing a powerful enemy. No wonder it''s a Golden Core recognized by Fairy Eternity! Hehe, now you know how amazing my Invincible Elixir is, right? Fairy Eternity, for once, got up from the bed and struck a triumphant pose, conjuring a chair, sitting on it, crossing her legs and swinging her feet. You should respect me more in the future. I know much more than just this! Massage my shoulders, would you? Fairy Eternity motioned for Lu Yang to massage her. Lu Yang felt that as Yun Zhi''s junior brother, the one with the highest cultivation level among his peers, the top Golden Core stage swordsman, and also a disciple of the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, it was quite alright for him to give a massage to a senior Immortal. Is this pressure okay? A bit harder, mm~ that''s about right. Fairy Eternity is very satisfied with Lu Yang''s attitude. When Bai Ming conceded, the audience was shocked. They didn''t expect Bai Ming to lose so quickly. As fellow disciples of the Immortal Sect, and both in the early stage of the Golden Core, the gap between them wasn''t supposed to be that big. Isn''t it said that Bai Ming is proficient in the Five Element magic skills? He just used gold and earth elements, and then he gave up? If he didn''t concede, what else could he do, stay in the ground all the time? Bai Ming was wronged. He was restricted before he could show off his skills. A cultivator with combat experience in the Demon Suppressing Pass was displeased with these remarks, and lectured, Wronged because he lost? Who would say that on the battlefield? Does the enemy stupidly wait for you to perform all your moves? The one who was lectured stammered and couldn''t respond. Mr. Kang, did you figure out what type of Golden Core Lu Yang has? A group of folks at the Golden Core stage around the front of the stage were still waiting for Mr. Kang''s explanation. Although with their talent, they wouldn''t be able to form a First-Grade Golden Core in their lifetime, it was good to broaden their horizons and they would have something to brag about when they returned. Despite almost pulling out his white beard over contemplating, Mr. Kang couldn''t decipher Lu Yang''s Golden Core. I couldn''t figure out the specific Golden Cores of Bai Ming and Yan Tianzhi, but at least there are some clues that can be followed. Bai Ming''s Golden Core has to do with the Five Elements, Yan Tianzhi''s Golden Core has to do with suppression, but Lu Yang''s forgive my poor judgment, I truly can''t make anything out. Mr. Kang shook his head. The wide variety of Golden Cores in the Seek Dao Sect was eye-opening, even to him, who had seen countless Golden Cores and was qualified to comment on any cultivator''s Golden Core in Qingzhou, he couldn''t recognize all of the Seek Dao Sect''s Golden Cores. There is a consensus in Imperial City Academy that if you can recognize one third to half of Seek Dao Sect''s Golden Cores, you''re a very advanced scholar. Perhaps Lu Yang''s Golden Core is a kind that has never existed before, and there are no similar Golden Cores. In the Golden Core Appreciation Conference, only the Primordial Gold Core of Lan Ting and the Pure Yang Golden Core of Meng Jingzhou could be vaguely identified. Mr. Kang showed courtesy to Meng Jingzhou and changed Single Golden Elixir to Pure Yang Golden Core, which sounds much better. On the stage, Lan Ting was still in hard combat with Lu Yang''s Lotus clone, always distracted. She saw a glimpse of the fight between Lu Yang and Bai Ming and all of Bai Ming''s hair fell off due to an Arhat Fist. She was afraid that Lu Yang''s clone would throw away the Green Peak Sword and give her an Arhat Fist attack too. The safest way is not to get close to the clone. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lan Ting distanced herself from Lu Yang''s clone, took out a small box the size of a palm from her Identity Jade. What is this? Lu Yang''s clone used Spiritual Sense to check and found a stack of Talismans inside the small box. At the bottom of the box was some sort of Array Method, which seemed very familiar to him. Lan Ting did not play coy: After returning to the Fairy Palace, I have been studying the Automatic Skewer Formation day and night. However, my talent in Array Methods is limited, and I can''t figure it out. The bamboo sticks always fly out at an amazing speed. So, I changed my approach. If bamboo sticks can fly out through the Array, can''t Talismans do the same? Based on this idea, I made some modifications to the original Array, downsizing it and replacing the bamboo sticks with Talismans, like this. Lan Ting aimed at Lu Yang''s clone, activated the Array in the wooden box, and a paper Talisman flew out one after another. In mid-air, the Talismans transformed into thunder, fire, or wind blades, all carefully drawn by Lan Ting. Each could seriously injure a Golden Core stage cultivator, making Lu Yang''s eyelids twitch. Boom Clack Crash Each Talisman represented a different kind of attack, and there were no intervals between attacks. They hit Lu Yang''s clone one after another, making different sounds. Lu Yang''s clone held the Green Peak Sword horizontally in front of him, his wrist constantly shaking to block the continuous attacks. As the Talismans exploded, smoke and dust rose up in the arena. After a box of Talismans was used, the smoke and dust dispersed, revealing Lu Yang who was still in decent condition. Big Brother Lu Yang, you''re really good. What if the attack is doubled? Lan Ting said, and took out two wooden boxes full of Talismans, aiming the output ends at Lu Yang''s clone. Just as Lan Ting was about to launch another round of attack, she saw Lu Yang walking over with a big smile: Bai Ming has already conceded. It''s only you left now. He conceded? Lan Ting was stunned. She was so caught up in launching Talismans that she didn''t notice what was happening on Bai Ming''s side. It was just a while ago. Did he lose already? She turned her head to see Bai Ming sitting in the judges'' seat, looking unhappy. She turned her head back to see Lu Yang and his clone. She felt that winning isn''t very likely: Alright, I concede too. Meng Jingzhou and Yan Tianzhi were fighting fiercely. Yan Tianzhi looked like a real Taotie, devouring everything. He was extremely ferocious. Meng Jingzhou was even fiercer than him. He opened his mouth and, using the divine ability Heaven Swallow he just learned from Lu Yang, immediately vacuumed all the Spiritual Energy on the stage into his mouth. Spit! The Spiritual Energy was compressed to the extreme in his mouth, forming a spherical shape governed by rules, and stomped towards Yan Tianzhi. Yan Tianzhi didn''t dare to touch the Spiritual Energy ball, he rolled to dodge it. Meng Jingzhou sneered coldly: I''ll see how often you can dodge. Spit! Spit! Spit! Three Spiritual Energy balls blocked Yan Tianzhi''s route of movement. Yan Tianzhi''s eyes focused, and another War Pattern flickered. Shield Ghost! The ghastly demon king holding a shield emerged behind Yan Tianzhi. The demon king with the shield blocked Yan Tianzhi''s face, and the Spiritual Energy balls exploded when they hit the shield. It was Yan Tianzhi''s battle pattern during the Foundation Establishment Stage, Shield Ghost. It possessed no aggressive properties, its only outstanding feature was its defense. I don''t believe it, spit! Spiritual Energy balls flowed continuously from Meng Jingzhou''s mouth, and the attack duration depended on how long it took for Meng Jingzhou to spit all his saliva. Meng Jingzhou was so dry in the mouth from all the spitting, he took a gourd out from his Identity Jade and began to drink water. Once he finished, he said, Brother, take my advice and concede earlier. It saves both of us trouble. Don''t let me beat you until you can''t even crawl. What would that look like when the news gets out? Yan Tianzhi was furious and said word by word: I, concede. Meng Jingzhou was overjoyed, this guy was so straightforward! He jumped off the stage and waited for Lu Yang. He then heard Yan Tianzhi say the second half of his sentence. To, your, uncle! Meng Jingzhou: Chapter 363 Chapter 363: Chapter 362: Don''t Tell Anyone You''re Daoist Buyu''s Disciple When You Go Out_1 Meng Jingzhou held back the urge to punch everyone with the infamous curse of singleship. He had been played once already, but it didn''t mean he would curse everyone to remain single forever. That''s unethical. As Lan Ting conceded, the duel came to an end, leaving the cultivators in the audience longing for more. Is this the battle between geniuses? It seemed too short. I won''t dare to say that I''m at the early stage of forming the Golden Core anymore. I feel like I wouldn''t even compare to them even if there were ten of me. Exactly, when I was forming the golden core, I thought I was a great power in the cultivation world. After watching their fight, I think I''ll stay realistic and continue practicing. Reaching the Golden Core Stage would let the family prosper for five hundred years. For example, in the small Yanjiang County, there were only three people at the Golden Core Stage. Therefore, they enthusiastically formed the Golden Core and looked forward to interacting with their fellow cultivators at the Golden Core Appraisal Conference. However, their confidence was shattered by the fight between Lu Yang and others. Mr. Kang, who had anticipated their reaction said, You shouldn''t belittle yourselves. Already, by reaching the Golden Core Stage, you''ve surpassed 99% of the cultivators. Moreover, you''re at the Middle Third Grade Golden Core. Don''t deny your achievements due to a single battle. Yuan Zhi smiled bitterly and said, We''re not denying ourselves. It''s just that the gap between us is too large to feel that we''ve surpassed 99% of the cultivators. Mr. Kang shook his head, You shouldn''t compare yourselves to the disciples of the Immortal Sects, especially today''s five individuals. Geniuses like them emerge only once every several centuries or even millennia. They''re born for this era and are likely to gain prominence, or even dictate the course, in the upcoming Great Era! Mr. Kang made it very clear that they might be doing well when compared to ordinary cultivators, but this group can be found everywhere on the Central Continent. There was absolutely no comparison between them and the five geniuses, including Lu Yang. So, they''d better stop dwelling on it and stop worrying. After Young Master Yan, Gu Qiusheng, and others were eliminated, they watched the fights on the stage, their eyes full of enthusiasm. Everyone was under eighteen yet they not only formed Golden Cores but could also accept challenges from higher levels. On the other hand, they were still struggling to form their Golden Cores. The gap was palpable. However, they were not discouraged. The huge gap only made them appreciate the incredible strength of Lu Yang and the others. By observing their battle, they recognized their own shortcomings and resolved to continue cultivating once they returned. Lu Yang didn''t notice Meng Jingzhou''s situation and was surprised to hear that his fight was the first to end. How did you lose so quickly? With a darkened face, Meng Jingzhou shooed Lu Yang away, Go away, go away, go away! Don''t bring up this topic or I''ll curse you with my Singleship''s Curse. Lu Yang wasn''t scared of Meng Jingzhou''s threat. How could he, being protected by an immortal, fear a simple curse from Meng Jingzhou? While they were talking, Lan Ting walked over, holding a palm-sized, tri-colored stone in her hand. What''s this? Lan Ting smiled and responded, Did you forget, Brother Lu Yang? It''s the reward for the first place, a Spirit Elixer to form the Golden Core, which could enhance the success rate by 50 %. Lu Yang had heard of such objects, highly sought after by cultivators at Half-Step Golden Core Stage and the Illusionary Core Stage. They were sold at exorbitant prices that could empty their households. The Seek Dao Sect had everything but no Spirit Elixer to form the Golden Core. This was the case in the other Four Great Immortal Sects as well. All of them were geniuses and wouldn''t need any external objects like the Spirit Elixer to help them form the Golden Core. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the first and second place winners, were supposed to receive two sets of Spirit Elixer and two skill books about how to form the Golden Core. Lan Ting, stop joking. Old Meng and I don''t need these. Give them to the third and fourth place winners instead. Lan Ting, laughing, put aside the Spirit Elixer. It was her personal collection that she''d brought out just to tease Lu Yang. The real Spirit Elixers to form the Golden Core had already been delivered to the third and fourth place winners. Bai Ming and Yan Tianzhi also came up and invited everyone, It''s rare to meet, shall we go somewhere to sit down? Sure! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou agreed. After all, they were all disciples of the Five Great Immortal Sects, and they were bound to interact. Some officials from the Governor''s Office recommended a few restaurants to us. They''re all very famous in the city, running temporary branches here. Bai Ming led the four to a restaurant. It was a three-story building, temporarily constructed using magic skills. Nonetheless, the decoration gave it the appearance of a thousand-year-old restaurant, showing the details that went into it. The waiter saw Bai Ming coming in and warmly asked, Are you here for the vegetarian meal, sir? I''m here to eat. Vegetarian meal? Bai Ming angrily responded, I''m not a monk! The waiter recalled a rumor that had been circulating in the world of martial arts. It was about a martial arts skill that used hair as a weapon. Each strand of hair could be used as a deadly weapon, but this skill had a flawthat hair once used would never grow back, and it was a strand less for each used. Someone found and mastered this skill, but after a fierce battle, he ended up losing all of his hair. Unable to accept the bald truth, he became a monk. So, some doubted that this skill originated from Buddhism to recruit people. The waiter looked at Bai Ming with pity in his eyes, seeing yet another poor guy who couldn''t accept the loss of his hair. Oh right, have this for now. Seeing this scene, Lu Yang pulled out a wig from his pocket and handed it to Bai Ming. Ever since he learned the Arhat Fist, Lu Yang often kept wigs handy for emergencies. And now, it came in handy. Looking at the wig handed over by the troublemaker himself, Bai Ming restrained the impulse to shoot and kill Lu Yang and grudgingly put on the wig. Lu Yang''s Arhat Fist wouldn''t make the hair fall off permanently, wearing a wig to get through a month would be enough. Let me introduce you, this is Yan Tianzhi from the Prison Suppressing Sect. He doesn''t talk much. Bai Ming introduced. Yan Tianzhi nodded without saying a word. Seems like a man of few words, Lu Yang greeted, I''m Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect, disciple of Daoist Buyu. Meng Jingzhou, we''ve met before. Yan Tianzhi''s eyes enlarged when he heard of Lu Yang''s background, It''s you! Master, my, master, dead! My master killed your master? Lu Yang''s first reaction was disbelief. No matter how untrustworthy Daoist Buyu was, he couldn''t have done such a thing. Lan Ting coughed lightly and explained, Yan Tianzhi stutters. He doesn''t talk much. The situation is not as you think. Yan Tianzhi''s master is the Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect. When he was young, he didn''t get along with Daoist Buyu. When he learned that Daoist Buyu became the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, he was unhappy, feeling Daoist Buyu didn''t deserve the title. He said he would rather live 8000 years less than see Daoist Buyu remain Sect Leader. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those who have reached the stage of Unification can live up to 8000 years. Now the Sect Leader is your Eldest Senior Sister, Yun Zhi. Yan Tianzhi''s master who could not go back on his word, set up a tombstone for himself. He buries himself when there''s nothing happening and comes out when something pops up. He keeps telling people that he''s already dead. Lu Yang: He recalled what his Eldest Senior Sister had said once, don''t tell anyone you''re the disciple of Daoist Buyu when you''re outside the Sect, or you''ll get yourself into trouble. Chapter 364 Chapter 364: Chapter 363: The Barbecue Shop Has Opened Branches Even Here?_1 Lu Yang couldn''t help but recall the excitement he felt when he first became a disciple. Back then, he knew nothing about the Cultivation World. When he found out that he was a Sword Spirit Root and could become a disciple of the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect, he stayed awake excitedly for the entire night. As time went on and he learned more about the Seek Dao Sect, he realized that his master was a major troublemaker. Not only did his Master refuse to earnestly cultivate, being punished with confinement by the Eldest Senior Sister, he also had numerous enemies. When Lu Yang heard that officials in the Imperial City had a tradition of forming alliances, he thought it was determined according to one''s hometown, forming private alliances within a township. But Meng Jingzhou explained that it was determined by whether or not one held a grudge against Daoist Buyu. Lu Yang could not fathom just how capable his Master was to have provoked so many people. Did he slap everyone when he took the Imperial Examination? Lu Yang had hoped that officials in the Imperial City would regard the Five Great Immortal Sects as enemies, they surely wouldn''t have a grudge against his master too? Now it seems he was overly optimistic. Compared to them, the Eldest Senior Sister was more reliable. She was stunningly beautiful, taught him cultivation, and would lend a hand in times of life-and-death danger. By that standard, don''t I also qualify as reliable? Fairy Eternity''s face lit up in delight, feeling that Lu Yang was becoming more and more reasonable. She, one of the top ten beauties of ancient times, was impeccably beautiful, someone who could match Yun Zhi in beauty. She had also taught Lu Yang magic skills and how to craft the Invincible Elixir, establishing Lu Yang''s reputation. When Lu Yang was being possessed, she stepped in to help and ensured Lu Yan''s safety. All the conditions were met! Lu Yang gave Fairy Eternity a gloomy look, ignoring the fact that he''d been beaten up by his Senior Brothers and Sisters. Yan Tianzhi felt that his earlier words were ambiguous, making it seem like he and Lu Yang were mortal enemies. After some thought, he decided to express his goodwill and added, Master, I, and your, sect, Grand Elder, have a very, good relationship. We often, communicate. Really? Lan Ting and Bai Ming were surprised. Lu Yang looked peculiar, wondering what kind of ''communication'' was going on. Were they discussing which coffin was the most comfortable to lay in? Wanting to explain further but finding it too challenging, Yan Tianzhi decided to show them something while they were waiting for their dishes. He pulled out a roll of paper from his Identity Jade and spread it out on the table. The paper was covered with rectangles interconnected to form a honeycomb-like pattern. The more Lu Yang looked at it, the more it resembled the layout of a three-bedroom apartment. This is, the coffin, they, designed. They said, it''s, comfortable, to sleep in. Moreover, you can, carry it, around. If you can''t find, a place, to stay, you can, sleep in it. Lu Yang: So, Grand Elder, you''ve handed over the Task Hall affairs to Elder Brother Dai, and you''re spending your days designing coffins? Does Elder Brother Dai know about this? At that moment, the waiter shouted, The dishes are ready, could you please make some room? Upon hearing this, Yan Tianzhi put away the paper, and delicious dishes were served on the table one after another. Lu Yang didn''t recognize any of the dishes, but from their aroma, they were definitely top-notch. Bai Ming said, Please, enjoy. The governor has covered all our food and accommodations during the celebration. Lu Yang laughed, raising his teacup, To the governor. To the governor. To the governor. Everyone clinked glasses and began to eat. During the meal, Lan Ting asked, By the way, there will be a Vision Appraisal Meeting later, are you interested in joining? What is the Vision Appraisal Meeting? It''s held by the Land Money Trade Association. They will display various strange and curious items. Whoever can identify the history of the items gets to keep them. The items aren''t very valuable, it''s just for fun. Sounds interesting, I''ll go. Lu Yang was the first to respond. Count me in. Meng Jingzhou was next. Bai Ming thought for a moment, since the task assigned by the governor was already completed, participating in the activity would be nice. I''ll go too. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Go. Yan Tianzhi said succinctly. All five of them wished to join the Vision Appraisal Meeting for the experience. Their eating speed naturally quickened and not long after, they finished their meals. As they left the restaurant, Meng Jingzhou nudged Lu Yang''s arm, gesturing for him to look in a certain direction. Following Meng Jingzhou''s direction, Lu Yang saw a bustling barbecue shop with a queue that stretched out into the street. The barbecue shop was named Try Again BBQ. A small line written at the lower right corner of the shop sign read: Temporary Branch Store for Qingzhou Celebration. Is the demonic sect so quick in setting up shops? They''ve even set up a shop here? Meng Jingzhou asked through a voice transmission. Lu Yang shook his head, I don''t think so. It''s been less than a month, it''s not possible to set up shops everywhere. We didn''t even provide them with enough start-up funds. They are probably here to advertise during the Qingzhou celebration. Noticing the unusual behavior of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, Bai Ming chuckled, Do you guys have an interest in this barbecue shop? Lan Ting was not here last night. Tianzhi and I ate here, the shopkeeper claimed their cooking skills were inherited from ancient times, even boasting that they were a three hundred thousand-year-old establishment. Whether it''s true or not, the taste was indeed top-tier. Their skewers are the best I''ve ever had. Yan Tianzhi nodded in agreement with the taste of the BBQ shop. Lu Yang thought to himself, members of your demonic sect sure know how to bluff, claiming to be a three hundred thousand-year-old establishment. Why don''t you claim that your cooking fire has been burning for three hundred thousand years? However, the fact that their cooking skills were inherited from ancient times was not a lie, since the basic recipe for BBQ was provided by Man Gu. Should we go for a meal after the Vision Appraisal Meeting ends? Bai Ming asked. Never mind, we just found the name of this BBQ shop interesting. There was no need for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to eat here. Their BBQ was the most authentic. Lan Ting took notice of the BBQ shop''s name. She was one of the second batch of employees at the original BBQ shop, who had been there since the very beginning. The first batch were ghouls. With identical names and exceptionally delicious food, was it a coincidence? Worried that there might be some hidden significance, she sent a voice transmission to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, Is this BBQ shop related to you in any way? Being so insightful, Lan Ting was impossible to deceive. Lu Yang then confessed, There''s some hidden information. Don''t reveal it. You never know, there might be a spy from the demonic sect in your Fairy Palace. Upon hearing the term ''demonic sect'', Lan Ting realized the seriousness of the matter and promised, Don''t worry, I won''t tell anyone, even my Master. Relieved, Lu Yang explained, With the tireless efforts of Meng Jingzhou and myself, we improved the taste of the skewers. With the completion of the Automatic Skewer Formation and the automatic BBQ rack, we''ve met the requirements to open a chain store. To prevent the demonic sect from wreaking havoc everywhere, we, the Seek Dao Sect, collaborated with the demonic sect. We plan to open Try Again BBQ shops all over the continent, currently in the initial stage. Of course, the name of Seek Dao Sect wasn''t used in the collaboration with the demonic sect. Lan Ting: The Eternity Sect had just been extinguished a few months ago, and now you, the Seek Dao Sect, are targeting the demonic sect? Even though exorcising demons and eliminating evil is the duty of our righteous path, your efficiency is impressively high. How long do you plan to take to eliminate the demonic sect this time? One month or two? Chapter 365 Chapter 365: Chapter 364 Vision Appraisal Meeting_1 There were no cultivation level requirements to participate in the Vision Appraisal Meeting, everyone from the Qi Refinement stage to the Unification stage was welcome. Still, those in the Unification and Refining the Void stages found little interest in these minor activities. In the temporary branch of the Land Money Trade Association, four treasures were lined up and surrounded by an Array Method, preventing Spiritual Sense probing, leaving only sight as a means of appraisal. When Lu Yang and his group arrived, there were already many people gathered around. Fortunately, distance did not affect judgment, for one in the early Golden Core stage, they could clearly see the details of objects hundreds of metres away. A painting, featuring an armoured woman. A charred bamboo shoot, with two tender green leaves. An insect, could it be some kind of Gu worm? Something that looks like an iron ring worn around the neck, an accessory? Lu Yang looked them over but could not discern the origins of these items. No one present could tell the origins of these items. They were all observing closely, hoping to find some clue. The person next to Lu Yang raised their hand and asked: Is the third item a Gu worm? The cultivator from the trade association politely replied, I''m sorry, I cannot answer that question. After contemplation, the person firmly stated, The fourth item is a Gu worm, the patterns on its wings resemble a copper coin, it must be a money bug among the Gu worms, which can help its master find treasures! I''m sorry, you guessed wrong. Do you recognize these four things? Lu Yang communicated telepathically with Meng Jingzhou and his group. The first painting might be hiding a Painting Spirit, I am not certain. Lan Ting, who was knowledgeable about paintings, commented. The bamboo seems familiar, I think I''ve read about it somewhere, let me check my books. Bai Ming took out an ancient book from his Identity Jade to flip through, one after another. Yan Tianzhi remained silent, he did not know anything. Meng Jingzhou stroked his chin: The fourth item should be a Gu worm, let me try. Meng Jingzhou raised his hand and asked: Is the fourth item a Fixation Undead Insect? If you apply this Gu to the person you love, they would gradually fall in love with you. The cultivator from the trade association was quite taken aback, not expecting someone to guess an item so quickly. He put the small worm in a wooden box and gave it to Meng Jingzhou. Congratulations, you guessed correctly, this is a Fixation Undead Insect. The person next to Lu Yang was well-versed in Gu worms. Fixation Undead Insect? So this is what a Fixation Undead Insect looks like. I always thought their wings were blood-red, these ones have transparent wings! The cultivator from the trade association explained, This is a variant Fixation Undead Insect, the wing colour has changed to transparent, but its function remains unchanged. You could recognize this? Have you seen it before? Lu Yang communicated telepathically with Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou boasted, No, I''ve only heard of the Fixation Undead Insect, I didn''t even know what it looked like. So how did you guess it? Thanks to my careful observation. What exactly did you observe? When I set my gaze on the insect, it shuddered with fear. It was clear it was afraid of me. It got me wondering why it was scared. As it turns out, I have a pair of Single Body Spiritual Roots and also know the Curse Fist, naturally counteracting Gu worms especially the Fixation Undead Insect! Lu Yang didn''t think this was something to be proud of. Does the painting depict a woman general guarding a house? There is a kind of painting, when hung in a house, that can fend off evil spirits. No. Is the bamboo a withered Ink Bamboo? Ink Bamboo can be ground into powder and mixed with water for use in paintings. No. Is the iron ring a replica of the Vajra Bracelet? No. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang had watched three people raise their hands and guess, all of them were incorrect. Lan Ting and Bai Ming were still flipping through books, with no idea when they would find the answer. Lu Yang secretly asked Fairy Eternity, Fairy, do you recognise these things? Fairy Eternity yawned out of boredom, They''re all trivial little playthings. The woman in the painting is alive, or rather, capable of change. At midnight every day, the woman in the painting comes alive, changes outfits C today she''s in armor, tomorrow it may be a long skirt, the day after a robe, and she could be in pajamas the day after that. She doesn''t repeat an outfit for a whole year. It has no offensive abilities, it''s just for novelty. I too can change clothes daily. Fairy Eternity tried to prove she was better than the painting. Lu Yang looked up and down at Fairy Eternity, who was disheveled from sleep, with a disgusted face. You really should change your clothes what is the black bamboo? Lightning-struck bamboo. If a bamboo gets struck by lightning and is able to revive from withering C withered wood meeting spring C and sprout new leaves, it is called lightning-struck bamboo. Pandas love to eat it. If you hold one in the Demon Territory, you could attract a panda to be your mount. I remember there being pandas on Confucius Peak. That''s just an ordinary panda, it can''t eat lightning struck bamboo. I''m talking about pandas with cultivation level, in today''s terms, the ancient pandas. What about the iron ring? Do you recognize it, Fairy? Oh, it''s junk, useless now. Junk? Right, junk. Have you heard the phrase, a good chef needs good tableware? I thought it was ''a good chef needs good kitchenware''. They''re somewhat similar. After becoming an Immortal Cook, I found that there was no tableware worthy of me. Plates, bowls, chopsticks, they would all melt upon touching dishes I cooked. I asked the Yingtian Immortal to refine a set of tableware for me. He was reluctant at the beginning, but under my persuasion and incentives, he finally agreed to do so. The refining process was extremely difficult. He tried using ceramics, metal, wood and other materials, but all failed. This iron ring is a product of one such failure. When I poured my freshly made soup into the plate, it leaked. Lu Yang: This was his first time hearing that a chef would need a Immortal to make their tableware. But it was still made by Yingtian Immortal, surely it should be tougher than the flying sword the Qilin Immortal used to trick his wife? Lu Yang raised his hand and said, The iron ring is part of a dining plate. The cultivators from the Trade Association were greatly surprised. The iron ring was the hardest among all the items to guess correctly, yet he did. Congratulations, cultivator, you are correct. A dining plate? Are you kidding me, this thing looks exactly like a diamond bracelet! Exactly, if it''s not a diamond bracelet, it should be some other weapon, right? The cultivator from the Trade Association explained in a calm manner, This cultivator is correct. The iron ring is indeed part of a dining plate. According to the appraiser''s inference, someone had crafted an extremely sturdy iron plate for an unknown reason. Later, the plate was eroded by poison, melted in the middle, leaving just the edge, which forms the current ring. As for the type of poison, that remains unknown. No known poison can cause such a degree of damage. Upon hearing the cultivator from the Trade Association say this, Fairy Eternity stamped her feet in anger, Blind as a bat! The food I make is nourishing, how dare they describe it as poisoned! Lu Yang didn''t dare to speak out. What if he said Fairy Eternity''s food was poisoned and she insisted on cooking for him again to prove it wasn''t? Lu Yang received the iron ring. Bai Ming and others sent messages, Nice discernment, to actually figure that out. Be careful with the iron ring, there might still be residual poison on it. Lan Ting worried for Lu Yang''s safety. Even a small contact with such poison could be deadly. Good eye. Lu Yang responded to each with a smile. Just as everyone was about to continue with their guessing, there suddenly came a blast from a distance. A strong aura surged forth like a tidal wave, enveloping the entire gathering. Lu Yang sensed fury and murderous intent from the aura. Fairy, what''s the cultivation level of the people coming? Unification peak, two persons. Seems like they''re the ancient cultivators you guys talk about. Lu Yang narrowed his eyes. This doesn''t look good. Bai Ming was on high alert, That direction is it the Secret Realm? Chapter 366 Chapter 366: Chapter 365: Avoiding Dismissal all Thanks to my High Cultivation Level_1 The pressure of the Unification peak covered the entire banquet. Most people hadn''t even reached the Nascent Soul Stage in their lives and had never experienced such a level of pressure. Countless cultivators'' faces turned pale in an instant, their bodies wobbling, unable to stand steady, and they fell to the ground with a thud. Lie on the ground, try to increase the contact area with the ground as much as possible! A government-officed cultivator exclaimed, guiding the people to minimize injuries. Meng Jingzhou and Bai Ming, along with two others, held Spirit Treasures within them, counteracting the effects of Unification Stage pressure on their bodies. These are the Spirit Treasures that each disciple of the Immortal Sect should have on hand. Meng Jingzhou held a stone shaped like Body Refinement Peak, Bai Ming held a five-colored disk, Lan Ting held a round moon embroidery, and Yan Tianzhi carried a palm-sized cage Each of the Five Great Immortal Sects have its unique features. When a disciple of an Immortal Sect goes out on behalf of the sect, if they kneel on the ground under the pressure of the Unification Stage, it dishonors the sect''s reputation. Lu Yang was supposed to have a stone shaped like Sky Gate Mountain too. Still, with Fairy Eternity around, he wasn''t afraid of this level of pressure. Even if the Transcendance Tribulation Stage came, it wouldn''t suppress Lu Yang using pressure. What''s going on? Which Unification Stage isn''t cherishing life and daring to take action here? Meng Jingzhou was taken aback. Generally, battling at the Unification Stage shouldn''t involve common people, or all the people of Great Xia would have been long dead. Battles of the Unification Stage are world-shattering, the ground itself risks collapsing, let alone talk about ordinary people, even those with cultivation can''t resist that. It''s not a Unification Stage cultivator of this era, but one from the ancient times! Lu Yang learned from Fairy Eternity, the source of the energy was two ancient Unification Stage cultivators, a man and a woman, brimming with hostility. Bai Ming frowned: That makes sense. He pointed to the source of the pressure and said: That direction has a Secret Realm. Exploring the Secret Realm is part of this banquet. Someone probably explored the Secret Realm and woke up the slumbering ancient cultivators, who became enraged and sought to destroy everything. This was not the first time that this had occurred. To the ancient cultivators, why should they adhere to today''s rules? During their era, those at the Unification Stage had supreme power and were in control of the authority to take lives. Such audacity! A roar of anger came from the horizon. It was the County Magistrate. In the blink of an eye, the County Magistrate appeared above the crowd''s heads. He held up a large seal. A strange energy rose and dispersed the pressure from the ancient Unification Stage cultivators. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huh, such a peculiar power. Fairy Eternity was surprised. She had never seen such energy before. This was also the first time Lu Yang, Lan Ting and the others had seen such energy. Only Meng Jingzhou knew a little about it. This is the power of the State Destiny. Meng Jingzhou explained. I''ve heard my family members mention that under the Great Xia Dynasty, there is a magical power. It''s the foundation of the Great Xia Dynasty. Each County Magistrate and large county''s County Magistrate can mobilize this power temporarily for battles and protection. For this reason, the losses caused by the ancient Unification Stage can always be minimized each time. Quite interesting. Fairy Eternity observed and analyzed the power of the State Destiny with her immortal knowledge. The small amount of power the County Magistrate mobilized didn''t fascinate her. Still, if the entire Great Xia Dynasty was covered with such power, it would be an extremely terrifying energy, and that would be quite interesting indeed. Quite creative, apart from Miss Yun, there are also other strong individuals in this era. You''re daring to cause trouble under my watch! The County Magistrate''s beard and hair fluttered around, like an angry lion. The male and female ancient Unification Stage cultivators were not afraid of the County Magistrate. They coldly said, You''re playing the victim. It was clearly your people who woke us and made us wake up early. How did it become us causing the trouble? The male cultivator squinted his eyes, somewhat afraid of the County Magistrate and his large seal: Looking at you, fellow cultivator, with your perfect primordial spirit, you''re not inferior to us and you also qualify to fight for the Great Era. You should also know how much our premature awakening has delayed us. Isn''t it right for us to kill a few people to vent our anger? Of course not! Another three people flew in from the horizon. They were all at the Unification Stage. Sect Leader Mi, Master Zhang, Dean Hong, you''ve arrived. The County Magistrate saw these three people, his pressure greatly relieved. If a battle occurs, he might not be able to protect the cultivators attending the banquet below. That''s the Deputy Sect Leader of Mad Sect, the Deputy Master of Multi-storey Temple, and the Deputy Dean of Baihua Academy. They are all at the Mid-stage of Unification! After the pressure effect was removed, everyone was able to stand up. A local great cultivator from Qingzhou recognized the identities of these three individuals, which was a great delight. The Mad Sect, Multi-storey Temple, and Baihua Academy are the local sect forces of Qingzhou, and they are also the organizers of the Qingzhou banquet. According to the custom, they sent deputy heads to participate in this event as a preventative measure. They were invited to stay at government residences and exchange cultivation experiences, talking happily. Unexpectedly, two ancient cultivators suddenly appeared. Seeing the opposite party with more people and great momentum, and the County Magistrate could employ an unfathomable energy, the two ancient Unification Stage cultivators would not dare to fight recklessly for fear of accidents: Humph, in that case, under consideration of the fellow cultivator''s prestige, we won''t insist on concluding this matter, we withdraw! After saying this, the two of them were ready to flee. Humph, you want to leave? Stay right here! If these two people were let go, it would cause endless trouble in the future. The County Magistrate wouldn''t just let them leave. The County Magistrate and the other three positioned themselves in the east, south, west, and north directions and surrounded the two ancient Unification Stage cultivators. Aren''t you worried about the safety of the people below? The two ancient Unification Stage cultivators realized that the County Magistrate was different from them, prioritizing the protection of the weak cultivators. The County Magistrate had already made preparations. The four individuals gave a nod, and used the power of the rules. They all said at the same time: We set the rule here: [Anyone below 3000 meters from here will not be affected by the battle]. The peak where the Qingzhou banquet was held was three thousand meters high. Laughable, even if you establish the rules, how are you going to maintain them during the battle? To keep the rules, one of you will inevitably be unable to fight! The female cultivator mocked, three people were not enough to detain the couple. You don''t need to worry about that, seniors. I can maintain the rules. A voice came from behind Lu Yang, startling the five of them. The person who came was dressed in an official robe, looking at the sky with a smile, unperturbed. It''s you?! Lan Ting, Bai Ming, and Yan Tianzhi were taken aback. You know him? Who is he? Lu Yang asked in a transmitted voice. He is a subordinate of the County Magistrate. Yesterday evening, me and Bai Ming Senior Brother and Yan Tianzhi Senior Brother visited the County Magistrate together, this person welcomed us into the residence and arranged for us to stay. I initially thought he was a minor official, but it turns out he''s also a Unification Stage cultivator. Only those at Unification Stage can maintain the rules. Very normal, the County Magistrate''s office couldn''t possibly not have even one Unification Stage cultivator. Meng Jingzhou was not surprised, he was very familiar with how government offices operated. Lan Ting and the other two didn''t know that initially, the other party suggested the three of them stay in prison. When Fairy Eternity saw that Lu Yang was safe, she relaxed and yawned, I thought Miss Yun would have to make a move, it seems that won''t be necessary. Lu Yang''s eyebrows furrowed tightly, he always felt that things wouldn''t be so simple. Those two Unification Stage cultivators woke up from the Secret Realm, wouldn''t the government officiials have thoroughly investigated the Secret Realm? Didn''t they find out about these two people? Chapter 367 Chapter 367: Chapter 366: Taishang Sword_1 Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. High in the sky, six Unification Stage great powers were battling, each displaying their divine abilities. The cultivators below watched in dazzlement. Even Lu Yang and his group watched the battle with undivided attention. After all, combat between Unification Stage powers was an extremely rare sight. However, there was only one person who was not interested in watching the battle. He was gnashing his teeth and glaring relentlessly at the ancient husband and wife cultivators. Damn ancient cultivators, they are everywhere! Vice Headmaster Shi of the BBQ Restaurant almost wished he could join the battle, beat the ancient wife and husband cultivators, and preferably turn them into a corpse puppet, which could help relieve his anger. No matter the outcome of this battle, the government office would conduct a meticulous investigation here. For security reasons, the Qingzhou grand ceremony would certainly end hastily. The Qingzhou grand ceremony was supposed to last for eight days, but it was now about to end after just two days. He came to Qingzhou for onsite inspection, to see if the BBQ Restaurant had any market here, what was the favorite type of barbecue in Qingzhou and prepare according to local conditions. Indeed, the BBQ Restaurant was very popular among the people of Qingzhou, with an optimistic future. He also planned to use the Qingzhou grand ceremony to make the BBQ restaurant famous and open up the Qingzhou market. Now everything turned out to be only empty talk. Ancient cultivators, eh? Just don''t let me run into you! Whether in terms of cultivation level or fighting power, he was much higher than the three deputy sect leaders. If he joined the battle, it would be a one-sided victory. Unfortunately, due to his special status, he couldn''t participate in the fight. If his real identity was revealed, he would be doomed. Daylight usurping! The male cultivator formed a seal with both his hands, and suddenly, dense clouds filled the sky, obscuring the sunlight. The sky instantly became pitch-black. One couldn''t see their hands in front of their faces. In the darkness, one could hear eerie teeth grinding sounds, as if a gigantic creature was chewing on bones. Hundred ghost night walk! Another voice shouted. It was the female cultivator. She exuded an endless stream of black aura. Batch by batch, the dark aura floated in the air, slowly converging into various forms of ghostly shapes. Ghouls, succubus, knife ghost, headless ghost, corpse driving ghost The hundred ghosts were silent, deathly somber, as if an army of the undead was about to overturn the mortal world. If there were no rules hindering them, the dead aura of the hundred ghosts would turn the entire mountain into a desolate one, with no survivors. Even those who knew that there would be no impact below were so scared that they were trembling and wanted to flee. Let me tell you, don''t be afraid, we''re under the protection of the Governor. All this is nothing but a small trick that cannot hold up to scrutiny. The Unification Stage cultivator maintaining the rules said to Lu Yang and his group. They learned through communication that the other party''s name was Xia Qun, an early Unification Stage cultivator. Besides, the Governor has the State Destiny. It''s more than enough to deal with these ancient Unification Stage cultivators who haven''t seen the world. I wonder when I''ll get a chance to become a Governor. You don''t have to be cautious with me. I actually have predestined relationships with your Five Great Immortal Sects and can be considered your half Senior Brother. Mr. Xia joined the Immortal Sect before? Lan Ting asked curiously. Well, not really. But I did participate in the entrance examination once. You know, the questions were damn difficult, and I was eliminated after the first round. I was almost your Senior Brother, so it is not too much to be regarded as half a Senior Brother, right? Lan Ting: Initially, I also wanted to go to the Seek Dao Sect to try. On the way, I accidentally participated in the imperial exams and got selected. That''s how I started my officialdom career. Xia Qun was quite talkative and made Lu Yang''s group feel a lot less tense. Indeed, what an evil demon! The governor raised his great seal, with endless force pouring into his body. His aura rose continuously, which made ancient husband and wife cultivators feel startled. The governor''s aura was very close to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. The governor''s body scattered trickles of light, as if to illuminate the darkness with the first light of dawn. The trickles of light suddenly surged, dispersing the darkness, eliminating all the deathly aura from the hundred ghosts. However, the ghosts were still there, with their weapons, showing their might. Behind the male cultivator, there was a ghost with a weird figure. It was as large as a mountain, holding a bone club, able to pluck the sun, moon, and stars down. Charge! Under the command of the female cultivator, the army of hundred ghosts advanced towards the Governor''s side. Leave these people to me, Multi-Storey Temple! Master Zhang stood in the front, making strange sounds from his nose. A golden temple appeared over the hundred ghosts, spreading infinite aura, causing the hundred ghost army to wail. Half of them died here. Truly worthy of the Multistorey Temple, which frequently deals with ghost problems, the Multi-storey Temple is still very effective against ghosts. Dean Hong laughed, and opened the Words of the Saint. Each character from the book came alive and charged towards the remaining hundred ghost troops. The methods of the scholars are amazing. They summon soldiers with words. What a shame that I, as a crude person, can''t learn this method. Sect Leader Mi watched Dean Hong fighting by just moving his fingers with envy. If you can''t learn it, then you can''t learn it. Sect Leader Mi roared, rushing like a madman. His eyes were blurry, and he lost his sanity. He pounced on the female cultivator like a monkey. The female cultivator countered with a punch, and to her surprise, Sect Leader Mi, who was at mid-stage Unification, was almost as strong as her, a peak Unification Stage cultivator. It seems he has temporarily lost his sanity in exchange for power. The female cultivator was not simple either. After a brief battle, she could tell what method Sect Leader Mi was using. Nothing to fear! Combat was not just about power. What about adding the two of us? After they dealt with the hundred ghosts, Master Zhang and Dean Hong rushed up and surrounded the female cultivator. On the other side of the battlefield, the province governor summoned a Saint of Mountain-Moving, who hurled a mountain toward the ghoul of a male cultivator. The ghoul fought back with its bone club. The mountain was, in fact, a manifestation of the nation''s destiny and exploded immediately upon touching the bone club. The explosion sent a blast wave skyward, dispersing the dark clouds above. The province governor then called upon an Ax-Wielding Saint who swung his great ax toward the male cultivator. The cultivator''s face changed as he pulled the ghoul in front of him to block the blow, causing black blood to flow from its chest. Hmm, crafting law phases in such an atrocious fashion sure takes some skill. Fairy Eternity ridiculed, sneering at the male cultivator''s method. Or does it mean he actually likes taking on such an appearance? So, who''s winning? Lu Yang asked quietly. Naturally, it would be Great Xia''s side. The overall strength of Great Xia surpasses the other side, and with the Destiny of the state aiding them. How could ancient cultivators even compare? Really? Lu Yang reflected, feeling that something was amiss. You forced this upon yourself! The male cultivator, enraged, pulled out a golden pair of scissors from his bosom. The scissors transformed into a pair of golden dragons that soared in the sky, letting off roars which disrupted the flow of Spiritual Energy on the battlefield. The appearance of the golden dragons was like dropping a stone into a tranquil lake, causing ripples that spread across the entire body of water. The Spiritual Energy across the entire Qingzhou region was fluctuating. A magic artifact forged by a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator! The province governor had seen such artifacts in the Imperial City, even someone at the Unification Stage needed to expend a significant cost to utilize these artifacts. Luckily we sacrificed an entire city worth of people in our slumber. Otherwise, activating the Golden Dragon Scissors would have been rather difficult. Go! The male cultivator commanded the two golden dragons to coil around the ghoul''s arms and charged at the province governor. The governor wielded the Destiny of the State, which transformed into a long sword that was as long as a river. The side of the sword was inscribed with the word populace on one side and mountains and rivers on the other. The Taishang Sword projection! The province governor is staking his life on this! Xia Qun exclaimed in alarm, To use the Taishang Sword projection once, the province governor will not be able to engage in sexual intercourse for three months. Let me tell you, invoking the Taishang Sword phantom comes at a heavy price, but the effect is absolutely impressive. Unless there''s a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator, the province governor could potentially slay both these ancient cultivators with just the phantom projection of the Taishang Sword. The Taishang Sword projection clashed with the golden dragons and the ghoul, their radiance was so brilliant that everyone present had to close their eyes. Who won? Everyone could not discern which side was stronger. As the smoke cleared, the Taishang Sword projection shattered, the golden dragons disappeared, the Golden Dragon Scissors were broken, the ghoul was cut in half, black blood flowed unstoppably, and the male cultivator was seriously injured, spitting blood. On the other hand, the province governor looked vibrant, as if nothing had happened. The governor won! The cultivators below cheered. Sect Leader Mi and others sighed in relief. Should the governor have been defeated, it would have been nearly impossible to stop these two ancient cultivators. ClapClapClap The rhythmic clapping resounded, the sound being faint but overshadowed all other noises. With the third clap, the entire scene felt as quiet as ice. A figure appeared in the center of the battlefield in red attire, his footsteps echoing in thin air. When examined with Spiritual Sense, no trace of spiritual essence could be detected within his body, he seemed like an ordinary person. But how could an ordinary person show up here? The figure in red smiled, slowly speaking, I''ve heard that the Destiny of Great Xia is extraordinary. Today, seeing it live truly is remarkable. Able to protect many lives, raises one''s Realm and combat power, and can also transform into a sharp phantom sword. I couldn''t quite decipher what kind of sword this is, but it was able to sever a Transcendence Tribulation Stage artifact with a mere phantom. I reckon its actual self is beyond the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. It seems that my careful arrangement of this battle has not been in vain, and I''ve reaped quite the harvest. The governor''s expression turned grave, as if facing a formidable adversary: You arranged this? He was puzzled. The Secret Realm had been inspected once and deemed safe, without any slumbering ancient cultivators. So, where did these two ancient cultivators come from? Now it all made sense, someone was behind these two ancient cultivators. Meng Jingzhou, who was below, was somewhat flustered: From the grave look on the governor''s face, we can tell that the person on the other side is at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. If a cultivator at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage starts a massacre here, who could possibly stop him? What should we do? Meng Jingzhou sent a message to Lu Yang. It''s okay, the other side can''t do much. Lu Yang radiated confidence. Where does your confidence come from? Meng Jingzhou turned his head in surprise. Only to see a stoic, incredibly beautiful woman standing next to Lu Yang. Xia Qun, standing to the side, didn''t dare to make a sound. Eldest Senior Sister?! Lu Yang had long thought that something was being plotted behind the scenes, so just in case, he had called Eldest Senior Sister over in advance. Chapter 368 – 367 Chapter 368: Chapter 367 C Whose life will you leave here?_1 Who? Yan Tianzhi noticed the woman who appeared next to Lu Yang. He had been closely observing the battle above the heavens, not paying attention to Lu Yang''s situation, and suddenly a person appeared out of nowhere? Lan Ting and Bai Ming reacted similarly to Yan Tianzhi, they were completely unaware that Lu Yang had used the Imitation Fist to summon the Eldest Senior Sister. The Acting Sect Master? Lan Ting had seen the Eldest Senior Sister while attending a meeting at the Seek Dao Sect with her master, and was even coerced by the Eldest Senior Sister to marry Lu Yang. Afterward, her master told her that Yun Zhi was the Acting Sect Master of the Seek Dao Sect, and her cultivation level was unfathomable. Bai Ming, on the other hand, had met Lan Ting at a conference between the Five Elements Sect and the Seek Dao Sect, and he was told by his master that the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect was the foremost among those of her age in the Immortal Sect and should not be provoked. Yan Tianzhi didn''t know the Eldest Senior Sister. He heard that the Seek Dao Sect had changed its Sect Leader, but he didn''t know who became the Sect Leader. Meng Jingzhou smiled confidently, feeling that the sudden appearance of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator in red wasn''t a big deal, so much so that he felt even a battle in the high heavens wouldn''t be a problem. This is our Eldest Senior Sister, the Acting Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, Yun Zhi, Meng Jingzhou introduced solemnly. With her here, this place is absolutely safe! Lan Ting and the others did not quite understand. The Acting Sect Master of the Seek Dao Sect had a cultivation level that was roughly similar to Daoist Buyu''s, and perhaps, if guessed daringly, was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect was to fight the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator in the sky, the aftermath alone would be enough to turn mountains and seas upside down and cause devastation, so how could it be safe? Yun Zhi disregarded the meanings of the people present, quietly watching the battle high in the heavens, her face expressionless, her thoughts inscrutable. Lan Ting suddenly noticed that Xia Qun, who had been incessantly talkative, had fallen silent, his body trembling uncontrollably. Mr. Xia, are you okay? Gulp, Xia Qun swallowed with difficulty, forced out a smile, II''m fine, look how happy I am, the State Governor will be saved. Yun Zhi turned her head to look at Xia Qun: Do you know who I am? In response to Yun Zhi''s inquiry, Xia Qun did not dare to not answer: I happened to be there when our ancestral progenitor left our ancestral land to personally welcome you. Xia Qun had no choice but to feel afraid. Who was their ancestral progenitor, after all? There had hardly been any peers over the ages, and he had never heard of the ancestral progenitor leaving the ancestral land. Who could have thought that on the day he prepared to visit the ancestral progenitor, he would see the ancestral progenitor leave the ancestral land to personally welcome this unbelievably beautiful elder of the Seek Dao Sect. The importance of this elder from the Seek Dao Sect could be imagined. Yun Zhi nodded, Since we are of similar age, there is no need to address me as elder. You can simply call me Daoist Yun Zhi. Xia Qun nodded in agreement, but he didn''t dare to actually call her that. If their ancestral progenitor were to find out about this, he feared he would have difficulty leaving the Imperial City alive. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang was taken aback. If he was of a similar age to the Eldest Senior Sister and had Initial Fusion Stage Cultivation, didn''t that mean that this Mr. Xia''s talent for cultivation was about the same as Senior Brother Dai Bufan''s? Seeing Xia Qun''s reaction and considering Xia Qun''s talent, Meng Jingzhou was slightly puzzled. What are you thinking about? Lu Yang asked through mental transmission. Do you know the royal family''s surname? Isn''t it Jiang? Yes, it''s Jiang, but when the royal family goes out and needs to hide their identity, they usually change their surname to ''Xia''. Are you saying that Mr. Xia is from the royal family? It''s possible. Up in the sky, the figure in red let out a creepy laugh, rescuing two ancient cultivators, giving them elixirs to restore their strength. Master. On seeing the figure in red, the two ancient cultivators put away their arrogance, not daring to be the least bit negligent. You both have done well. It was not in vain that I hid you two in this secret realm, so I could have the chance to see the legendary State Destiny and the illusory image of the Taishang Sword. With the cultivation level of the figure in red, he could deduce many things from just an illusion. The State Destiny and the Taishang Sword will inevitably become obstacles to the rise of their Great Yu Dynasty. If the figure in red were to take action himself, the Province Governor would only use the State Destiny to disperse the lower cultivators. He would not mobilize the State Destiny to battle. A sense of apprehension formed in the Province Governor''s heart. The State Destiny concerned the very fundamentals. If the ancient cultivators knew how to use it, they would certainly develop a method to counter it. The State Destiny, which was invincible, would then become limited and its power greatly reduced. As for the Taishang Sword, he wasn''t aware of its true nature. However, if the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators valued it highly, it must be of great significance. I cannot let you live! At this crucial juncture, people like Sect Leader Mi could no longer serve any purpose. The only thing the Province Governor could rely on was the seal in his hand. He utilized the State Destiny once again. The vast State Destiny turned into the Taishang Sword once again. The Sword Qi surged, its dazzling radiance shining even brighter than the sun, as if it had the power to create a new world. The figure in red smirked coldly, seeing the Province Governor''s efforts as futile. He could temporarily make his body intangible, making him immune to all attacks. His fighting power wasn''t particularly strong among cultivators of the same realm, but no one could injure him. As the illusory image of the Taishang Sword descended, a wound appeared on the chest of the figure in red. His flesh was torn apart, revealing white bone. What?! The figure in red was taken aback. His ability to make himself intangible was part of the rules, and it had never failed before. Much to his surprise, he was wounded by the illusory image of the Taishang Sword and received heavy internal damage. No wonder the imperial teacher repeatedly warned me to be cautious of the illusory image of the Taishang Sword. So it has the ability to temporarily erase rules! Crack. A crisp sound echoed, and the figure in red noticed the jade hung around his neck had shattered. It was his life-saving treasure. This meant that the illusory image of the Taishang Sword had already killed him once! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The figure in red, furious, laughed scornfully, There''s no need for us to make a clean break with Great Xia just yet. I initially wanted to spare your life, but you''ve decided to court death and hurt me. I''ll let you be buried here along with the lower cultivators! As the figure in red''s words fell, he reined in his playful attitude. There was an indescribable silence in the air, making breathing seem difficult. Exotic flowers bloomed at his feet and in an instant covered the entire sky. He clenched his fists tightly, causing the flowers to wither. A point of light flew out from the withered buds and formed a whip in his hand. Crack He flicked the whip, and space shattered along with it. The expression of the Province Governor changed drastically. This was a treasure capable of shattering space. Even if he could withstand it, the cultivators below surely wouldn''t be able to resist it. The two ancient cultivators who were closest to the figure in red were shivering with fear. They knew how terrifying this person could be when enraged. His wrath would only be quenched if an entire city fell, hence his nickname, The Red Calamity. All of you will lose your lives here! The figure in red roared, and the space was trembling as if about to collapse under the force of the whipping thunder. The cultivators below felt despair. Their hearts were filled with fear and terror. The destructive power had far exceeded their imaginations. The figure in red laughed ceaselessly and brandished his whip forcefully. Huh? He swung his arm to crack the whip, but found his arm immobilized. No, it''s not just my arm! He was horrified to discover that he couldn''t move at all. Spatial Stasis! He was proficient with the whip, and his whip was a treasure capable of tearing apart space, how could he possibly be locked in a spatial stasis by anyone! When did this happen? A lady figure appeared in front of him, cold as ice. She opened her mouth slowly. Her cold, beautiful eyes devoid of any emotion. Whose life are you going to take here? Chapter 369 Chapter 369: Chapter 368: Boring_1 The figure clad in red, known as the Red Plague, was an omen of endless death in the era of Great Yu. Anyone who saw him trembled in fear, praying for a quick death. He looked down at the pleading crowd and found it immensely exhilarating. He relished this sensation of supreme authority, this dominion over life and death. But now, it was his turn to feel fear. The woman before him exerted a pressure even the Imperial Teacher couldn''t match. Just who was she? He had scouted Qingzhou in advance. There was no one at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage here, so how could such a terrifying existence appear? Even if there was someone at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, they would have needed time to arrive at Qingzhou. And how had she appeared so silently, so unnoticed? How had she managed to confine him, a master of spatial manipulation? Whose force was she from? A stream of questions flooded his mind relentlessly. Whwho are you? Only now did he recognize the tremble in his voice. He had, without realizing, cowered in the purest form of fear. Yun Zhi had no intention of answering the enemy''s questions, nor did she consider him worth responding to. She extended her hand, and the bell around her lustrous wrist jingled. A splat A large area of the Red Plague''s chest abruptly caved in. He was flung back, half his teeth knocked out. His hat and clothes were blown open by the force, revealing an elderly face composed of countless skin grafts. He felt as if he had been hit by an overwhelming force, like a vast ocean or falling stars, raining down upon the earth. It was an invincible force, impossible to estimate and supremely powerful. Run! Flying backward turned out to be a blessing in disguise, allowing him to break free from the spatial confinement. Without sparing a thought for the two ancient cultivators who were now completely stupefied, he brandished his whip, tearing through space as he tried to escape into the distance. As he swung his whip, a crack appeared in the space. Yun Zhi''s figure emerged from the other side of the crack, looking expressionlessly at the Red Plague. Die! Lightning wrapped around the whip as he lashed it toward Yun Zhi, a single strike with enough power to cut a city in two. Yun Zhi ignored the lightning on the whip, grabbed onto it, and delivered a kick to the Red Plague. A splat The place she kicked turned into a bloody mess. The Red Plague staggered backward, vomiting blood, before collapsing onto the ground. The provincial governor stared in disbelief. The opponent was at Transcendence Tribulation Stage, yet he appeared like a child in Yun Zhi''s hands, causing not a single ripple. He knew that Yun Zhi was the Acting Sect Master of Seek Dao Sect, and she must have a level of battle prowess that was no less than Daoist Buyu''s. But he hadn''t expected her battle prowess to be this terrifying. Down below, Lan Ting, Bai Ming, and Yan Tianzhi were shocked speechless by the scene before them. They would have expected someone of the level of an Immortal Sect elder to step in when facing someone at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Yet it was someone younger than the Sect Leader who stepped up, defeating the enemy in an overwhelmingly dominant manner. Lan Ting finally understood why her master was reluctant to mention Yun Zhi. Her strength was unimaginably high. Wait, if Senior Sister Yun Zhi forces me to marry Lu Yang, what should I do? Lan Ting mused and felt a flicker of joy in her heart. Bai Ming felt that he should go back and persuade his master. There was no need to hold such grudges against Seek Dao Sect. They could all be companions in the Immortal Sect, and it wouldn''t hurt to sit down and discuss things. If Seek Dao Sect sat, the Five Elements Sect could stand and talk, too. But it would be difficult to deal with Seek Dao Sect''s Second Elder''s interest in his mother, so he thought maybe he would continue to hold a grudge against Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, both acquainted with Yun Zhi''s strength, were not surprised by the sight. If someone at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage could turn things around against their Eldest Senior Sister, now that would be strange. Xia Qun finally understood why her sect''s ancestor left to greet this important figure from Seek Dao Sect. The one who was most frightened was Vice Headmaster Shi. He knew that Yun Zhi had suppressed the sect leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects in the showdown between Immortal Sects; however, he hadn''t expected her to suppress the Red Plague with such ease. The Red Plague must be at the early stage of Transcendence Tribulation. If she could suppress him easily, could it be that Eldest Senior Sister has reached the Semi-Immortal level like the ancestral pioneers of the Dragon and Phoenix clans? She''s only this young, what a monster Wait, the Heavenly King of Heaven''s Court fought this monster to a draw? He abruptly remembered another thing, which meant that Heaven''s Court''s power exceeded his estimates! The ancient prodigy feared by Immortals, the Nine Heavenly Kings, the Semi-Immortal Master What else don''t we from Nine Nether Sect know? Indeed, what we know is just what Heaven''s Court wants us to know. Heaven''s Court''s power might be even more profound! Choosing not to confront but to cooperate with Heaven''s Court was the wisest choice. As for the reincarnation of Master Qin it''s better to let her stay in Heaven''s Court. After all, she was the former master. Once she regains her memory, she should still have feelings for Nine Nether Sect. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, the vice headmaster''s face turned pale, and he hurriedly left. Damn it, we''ve reached the one-month deadline again! The Red Plague coughed up blood, his voice muffled. His eyes were filled with tiny blood vessels, all hinting at madness. Hehe, I ran into a Semi-Immortal. Even if I perish, I''ll take you down with me! The Red Plague went berserk. Countless vibrant red flowers sprouted again at his feet. The blooming flowers signified death. The flowers exploded one after another with deafening eruptions, shaking the heavens and earth. Fear of the vibrant flowers welled up from the depths of people''s souls. If you dodge, the explosion from my Mandrake flower will create a deep pit that spans half of this region! Yun Zhi did not react, nor did she even lift her eyelids to the Red Plague''s threat. Boring. A series of explosions echoed through heaven and earth. The resulting smoke obscured all investigation, leaving everyone uncertain about the outcome of the fight. That Great Power should be fine, right? Upon hearing the threat from the Red Plague, the cultivators attending the banquet couldn''t help but worry. As powerful as the Great Cultivator who intervened might be, it seemed impossible for her to block such an attack unscathed. It was beyond their understandingwhether it was the Transcendence Tribulation Stage or the Semi-Immortal. She should have other means to block it, ventured a companion, but without much confidence. Hopefully. The other cultivators at the banquet shared similar concerns. The Red Plague had been so overwhelmingly oppressive, exerting a pressure that felt like it could destroy the world. Just then, while everyone was worrying, Yun Zhi descended from the sky, dragging the Red Plague along with her. She stepped on empty air, proceeding towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang knew of Eldest Senior Sister''s strength, so he didn''t worry about her safety from start to finish. He craned his neck curiously to look at the figure behind Eldest Senior Sister. He couldn''t call him the Red Plague anymore. The mysterious red clothing had been blown to bits in the explosion. The figure was charred black beyond recognition, not resembling a human anymore. Is he dead? Lu Yang wondered if Eldest Senior Sister had been so ruthless as to annihilate even his soul. Fairy Eternity in his spiritual space pouted. Only his body is left. His soul has fled. Yun Zhi''s expression remained unchanged. I know. I want to know where he would run to. Chapter 370 Chapter 370: Chapter 369: How many Unification Phases are there at your Qingzhou feast?_1 WhooshCwhooshC The figure draped in bloody robes gasped heavily. His heart pounded as if it wanted to burst from his chest, stripping him of his formerly calm and arrogant demeanor. Damn it, my luck is terrible! I wanted to observe the power of the State Destiny intending to plan for the future, but unexpectedly encountered a Great Power of Semi-Immortal Level intervening. This era truly is not to be underestimated! Fortunately, I was thorough, making dual preparations not only with the Substitution Jade Stone but also this spare corpse! My deliberate self-explosion just now was a diversion. It caught the Semi-Immortal Level Great Power off guard, providing me the chance to escape! In the era of Great Yu, this figure draped in bloody robes was known as the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. His appearance typically signified bloody storms and chaotic times. At the level of Pass Tribulation, nobody could keep him in check. He operated according to his whims, who could control him? He originally planned to use this era''s opportunity to resurrect the country, to elevate his Cultivation Level to a higher stage, but unexpectedly encountered a supreme power capable of killing him. Damn, when have I ever been so desperate! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign looked at his dilapidated body, only at the Unification Stage, and felt deep regret. He had acted out his self-destruction extremely convincingly to trick the Semi-Immortal Great Power, resulting in major damage to his soul. His soul almost dispersed, and he intentionally left some soul fragments on his exploded corpse. However, his backup resurrection body was only at the Unification Stage. Both his soul and body were at Unification Stage. He didn''t know how much heavenly treasures he would have to consume to return to his former peak. Unlike the time of Great Yu, all types of heavenly treasures now belonged to someone. He''d have to go to great lengths to acquire those, and there was the risk of his identity being exposed. Now is not the time to consider these difficulties. The immediate priority is to leave this place! He was still not completely out of danger. His resurrection was limited by distance, and his revival location was in a room of an inn at the foot of the mountain. The surrounding area is on high alert. If I fly out, I will be too conspicuous, and it''s easy for someone to discover. Running out is the safest option. He exited the room and left the inn, his eyes shining when he saw a group of fine horses leisurely grazing in the meadow, unaffected by the pressure released by two Unification Stage practitioners just now. These horses had shiny coats and were all female. The white horse in the middle seemed a bit old and tired. Surprisingly, these mares all intentionally or unintentionally rubbed against the old white horse in the middle, revealing a kind of affection. The old white horse accepted them all. A pure-blooded Dragon horse! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s eyes lit up. He did not expect to encounter a pure-blooded Dragon horse here, a rare species that only exist in the Vast Eastern Sea. He always wanted to go to the East Sea to seize one, but there were rumors about the ancient Immortal, Yingtian Immortal, hiding in the East Sea, so he dared not go there. The horse''s owner must be deliberately disguising this horse as old. Demon Beasts are attracted to the strong, these ordinary horses are naturally attracted to the pure-blooded Dragon horse due to their superior bloodline! Riding a Dragon horse to leave should compensate for some of today''s losses. It''s perfect for riding away! After careful consideration, the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign decided that this was the fastest way to leave this place. He slightly released his pressure, scaring off the group of mares. Dragon horse''s eyes were filled with rage, which made the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign laugh. Good Dragon horse, I know you understand human speech. Follow me and I will not treat you poorly! With that, he strode towards the Dragon horse. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dragon horse was also a Demon Beast. It would surely follow him. BangC The Dragon horse kicked back with its rear hooves, dislocating both of Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s arms. A Great Demon King at Unification Stage! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was terrified. Why was there another Unification Stage? Why did it not intervene when dealing with the two ancient Unification Stage practitioners just now? With a Great Demon King as mount, who could its owner be? The mount of the Semi-Immortal Great Power! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign immediately thought of this possibility. He had made a move against the Semi-Immortal Great Power''s mount, so the other party might have already discovered him. Must escape quickly! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign still dared not fly, boldly used his magic power, burrowed into the earth, and crawled forward without releasing his Spiritual Sense for fear of being noticed. After running for a while, the terrifying pressure of the Semi-Immortal Level that made the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s heart palpitations never came, making him somewhat relieved. It seems she didn''t notice me just now. He poked his head out of the ground, the surroundings were barren, and only one person was meditating. Feeling safe, he emerged from the ground. It should be safe here. When he saw the cultivator meditating nearby, he felt a pang of greed. They were already far away from the Qingzhou grand event, with a cultivator disappearing, no one would suspect him. Swallowing a cultivator should at least recover some of his magic power. He walked straight towards the cultivator, and then heard the cultivator, with his eyes closed, speak coldly, appearing unwelcoming. If I were you, I would definitely not come closer to this place. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign sneered. Was it sensing his malice, realizing that it couldn''t escape, and trying to scare him? In this era, it seemed that cultivators also liked to bluff, but unfortunately for them, these methods were the ones he had already played with! Really? I''d like to see what will happen if I get close! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign stepped towards the cultivator. Vice Headmaster Shi opened his eyes, seeing the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign still approaching him, he shook his head. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign had changed his body, and he had not recognized him, but if someone was looking for trouble, he wasn''t going to stop them. RumbleC An astonishing thunderclap echoed throughout the universe, deafening the sky, making anyone who heard it turn pale. The thunderbolt was like a huge silver spear descending from the sky, connecting the heavens and the earth, piercing through them. What''s going on! Where did this Thunder Tribulation come from! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was shocked. How did a Thunder Tribulation appear here? More importantly, the Thunder Tribulation was aiming at him! Damn it, it''s you! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign glared at Vice Headmaster Shi. The latter was passing the Thunder Tribulation, he was drawn into it and judged by the Thunder Tribulation as an Intruder. I warned you not to come closer. Vice Headmaster Shi stated coldly. Thunder Tribulation, what should the Sovereign fear! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign roared furiously, his robes fluttering, and he exerted his full strength. It''s you! Vice Headmaster Shi''s face changed, sensing from the aura released by the other party that he was the perpetrator who disrupted the Qingzhou grand event! He instinctively became tense, but noticing that the other party''s vitality was greatly reduced and his Cultivation Level was similar to his own, his fear subsided. It was you who destroyed the Qingzhou grand event, causing my shop to shut down! Vice Headmaster Shi said angrily. Huh? The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was taken aback. Vice Headmaster Shi''s information gave him a shock. A cultivator at Unification Stage went to the Qingzhou grand event to set up a shop? The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign widened his eyes. Why was there another Unification Stage that did not act? How many monsters were hidden in the Qingzhou grand event? No point in talking! Let''s face the Thunder Tribulation together! Vice Headmaster Shi was at his peak, while the other party was at his last breath. In the face of Thunder Tribulation, the latter would definitely have it worse! Retribution, serves him right! Seeing an enemy tends to worsen one''s mood, Vice Headmaster Shi did not expect that he would bump into his enemy while sneaking out to pass a tribulation. If not now, when? RumbleC Thunder Tribulation arrived, boundless thunder turned into plasma carrying intense energy, engulfing both of them. Chapter 371 Chapter 371: Chapter 370: Hiding in the Prison Cell Should Be Safe_1 After the Thunder Tribulation, Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was barely left alive, charred black all over, resembling a corpse to a great extent. Damn it! You, at the Unification stage, how come you have encountered such a powerful Thunder Tribulation! Vice Headmaster Shi did not answer, but thought to himself, isn''t the destructive power of a thunder tribulation worth ten billion Spirit Stones supposed to be great? With the experience of passing a Thunder Tribulation once before, Vice Headmaster Shi was fully prepared. Charred black, Vice Headmaster Shi, like a sculpture, made a slight crackling sound, skin split open, and he tore to reveal a new self underneath. Entry-level Cicada Moulting Technique? The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign recognized this technique. Vice Headmaster Shi gave him a glance without responding, then gulped down an elixir. The sight made the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign green with envy. The Entry-level Cicada Moulting Technique could only keep his body clean, yet the state of exhaustion after crossing the Thunder Tribulation still needed to be recovered through elixirs. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign wanted to steal the elixir, but his physical condition was so terrible that it was a blessing he could even move. Snatching the elixir was beyond his capabilities. Vice Headmaster Shi chuckled coldly as he absorbed the medicinal effects of the elixir. Damn it, you ancient cultivators have ruined the honest business I barely set up. Now that you''re in my hands, you''re out of luck! Vice Headmaster Shi no longer abided by any Divine Ability or magical rules. He vented his anger at the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign by punching and kicking him. You rascal, you dare obstruct my path to wealth! Do you really think cultivators of the current era are easy to bully! If I don''t beat you to the point where even your mother can''t recognize you, I am not surnamed Shi! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was brutally beaten by Shi, his face bruised and battered, and not a single bone in his body was left intact, with special attention given to his private parts. Vice Headmaster Shi shook his right hand and dropped a thick iron chain, tying the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign tightly. He hoisted him up as one might haul a pig.'' No, can''t let him take me away! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign realized that Vice Headmaster Shi was someone ruthless. To follow him would surely lead to a dead end! Must run! He bit his tongue to draw blood, spitting out his Essence Blood, his body turning into green smoke, threw off the iron chain, and tore open a spatial rift to disappear. Burning lifespan! Vice Headmaster Shi was astounded, he did not expect the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign to be so heartless. His iron chain could lock both body and soul. The Sovereign would have failed to escape without burning at least thousands of years of his lifespan. You''re truly ruthless! After such a burn, how many years can you still live? Seeing the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s means, Vice Headmaster Shi felt helpless: Let it be, if he has escaped, he has escaped. I can just take revenge on other ancient cultivators. Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was still on the run, now finding it difficult to gain an upper hand in the Great Era dispute. The approach was wrong. I ended up encountering that psycho who was enduring the Thunder Tribulation because I was hiding in an uninhabited place. This time, I''ll hide in a city! He promptly changed tactics and aimed towards the nearest city. Goose County, nice name. ''Wild geese flying south, rising again in the east'', it perfectly suits my situation! To be cautious, he used his Spiritual Sense to probe the situation in Goose County. Seems to be a prosperous city, and the County Magistrate is only at the Divinity Transformation Stage, quite suitable for hiding! A faint smile appeared on the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s face. A prosperous city, a weak magistrate, it was the ideal spot! Heaven helps me too! After burning his lifespan, his realm once again dropped, falling to the early Unification stage, nearly losing his Unification Realm status. Due to the unique feature of the Refining the Void stage, from the Unification Stage you bypass the Refining the Void Stage, dropping directly to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Luck is always on my side! He sneaked into Goose County, considering where would be the most suitable place for him to hide and recover his realm. I can regain my cultivation level by absorbing the energy of others. The absorption process is better undisturbed, so I need to find an utterly dreary place! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign then thought of a fantastic idea. To the jail! The rights of prisoners are often ignored, and any accidents that happen to them will not cause a stir. He transformed into a thick smoke and slipped into the jail cell. Once inside, he heard two people arguing. I''ve told you, the law isn''t meant to be used this way, what''s wrong with your mind? Nonsense, I was the one who crafted this law, and you''re telling me how it should be used? Just because you crafted it, you think you understand it? Yun Zhi was raised by me, I have no clue how strong she is now! Bullshit! You''re the one talking bullshit. Daoist Buyu and the Minister of Justice are arguing, the once polite and easygoing Minister of Justice becomes increasingly irritable. Wait a moment. Daoist Buyu raised his hand, noticing something was wrong. Who''s there! Such a heavy scent of blood! The Minister of Justice was surprised, he had executed many wicked criminals, but none carried a scent of blood as heavy as the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. Demon cultivators fear the strength of the righteous path and have secret methods to conceal their scent of blood, but the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign did not have this concept. In the Great Yu era, whether one had a strong or faint scent of blood was a trivial matter, sometimes even regarded as a symbol of honor. Hehe, since the two of you youngsters can sense my presence, then be nourishment for me! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign thought he had accidentally revealed his presence just now. However, this was a trivial matter, he had his own ways to control these two! If he couldn''t deal with others, he could at least handle these prisoners, right? A gloomy and terrifying glow suddenly appeared, the evil energy whirled in the narrow space, generating a black hole-like force. Silent screams echoed in the air, seemingly coming from an endless abyss. Become my servant! The Minister of Justice took action decisively, a large, invisible, golden hand slapped away the dense smoke. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign fell and rolled to the floor, the gloomy light, evil energy, and silent screams all vanished. What nonsense is this, daring to show off these tricks in front of this official! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign fell to the ground, taken aback. How did he fall over? A demon cultivator, seize him! Daoist Buyu took action, his sword''s heart pulsated, thousands of sword qi circulated magnificently, filling the entire space. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign couldn''t even escape by tearing through space! Daoist Buyu, who often escaped, knows how to deal with those who often escape. Only Yun Zhi could restrict him. If it were anyone else, they wouldn''t have had a chance. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign: .. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was speechless for a long time, he didn''t even know how to express his feelings. What''s happening? Why are such powerful individuals locked up in prison? They were even more formidable than the lunatic who was undergoing the Thunder Tribulation just now! There were no restrictions in this jail cell. What were you two doing here, enjoying a jail cell''s winter warmth and summer coolness? Who is this man? The Minister of Justice had never seen someone with such a death wish. Who knows? He''s clearly nothing good, probably some ancient cultivator who''s never seen the world before. He was likely injured and came to this cell to recover. Let''s capture him; this would count as a significant merit for us. Maybe our sentences will be reduced! Daoist Buyu excitedly proposed. What joy to achieve merits while in prison. The Minister of Justice also became excited at Daoist Buyu''s words. Yun Zhi had been following the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, and upon seeing this situation, she let out a sigh. It seemed impossible to expect the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign to return to his old home now. She had no choice. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was incredibly unlucky. First, he encountered Old Horse, and got kicked by him. Then, he underwent Thunder Tribulation with Vice Headmaster Shi. Finally, he ended up in Goose County''s jail cell with her master and the Minister of Justice, only to be captured by these two peak Unification stage individuals. It was a miracle he survived after all these incidents. Yun Zhi had never seen someone so unlucky. She''ll have to take him back for intense interrogation. She appeared in the jail cell, Master, Minister, it''s been a long time. Chapter 372 – 371: Kind Cultivator, Vice Headmaster Shi_1 Chapter 372: Chapter 371: Kind Cultivator, Vice Headmaster Shi_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Daoist Buyu and the Minister of Justice were scrutinising the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign from head to toe, when they heard a light, yet familiar voice from behind them. The sudden sound made them both shudder. Master and Minister, it''s been a long time. It''s you! Seeing the figure that caused his downfall, the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign let out a terrified scream, attempting to crawl forward in a panicked frenzy. Daoist Buyu and the Minister of Justice glanced sideways at the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, thinking to themselves how his reaction was even more exaggerated than theirs. Being the intelligent ones they were, they quickly deduced the reason: this man was being pursued by Yun Zhi and, in desperation, fled here hoping to conceal himself using the sinister energy of the prison. However, he had been caught red-handed by the two of them. If I''m not mistaken, this man is the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign of the Great Yu Dynasty during its mid-stage. He took advantage of the grand event in Qingzhou, incited two ancient unification stage cultivators to cause a riot, forcing the Governor of Qingzhou to use the State Destiny and the phantom of the Taishang Sword. All of this was to gather information. Fortunately, our clever junior brother noticed the abnormalities in those two ancient Unification stage cultivators and promptly notified me, allowing us to capture him. If such sensitive information about the State Destiny and the Taishang sword were to be passed on to other ancient cultivators, it would undoubtedly cause us considerable trouble. It''s strange, where did this unknown unification stage cultivator come from? Turns out he''s from the ancient unification period! The Minister of Justice glared at the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, gritting his teeth in anger. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Buyu too stopped his jovial demeanor. The ancient cultivators indeed were one of the many tribulations that Great Xia had to face. Yun Zhi squinted her eyes. This was the second time she had captured an ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator. Previously, she and the other leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects, along with Emperor Xia, had come to a consensus that more and more ancient cultivators would awaken as time went by. It appears now that the Unification Stage cultivators were awakening, and the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators would be next to awaken in the future. But judging from the actions of this ancient Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivator, he seemed to be well aware of the State Destiny and the Taishang Sword. It suggests that he must have awakened quite some time ago. It seems that in places unknown to us, many ancient cultivators are hiding. The chill in Yun Zhi''s voice betrayed her displeasure. These simple-minded beings became immortals, yet they needed to calculate time, plot various matters, and bring calamity to the world. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s body was shriveled, and his breath faint, as if he could die at any moment. Seeing him in this state, Yun Zhi lightly touched him with her index finger and pulled out his soul. Bringing the soul back would be far more convenient. Instead of taking along a crumbling body, it was better to take only the soul. Yun Zhi held an invisible chain in her right hand. On the other end of the chain was the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign who was tied up. Oh right, master and Minister, capturing the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign is a great achievement. I will report this to Emperor Xia. Before leaving, Yun Zhi suddenly added. Both of them were frozen for a moment before bursting into rejoice. Such recognition would surely grant them their freedom from the prison. They had thought they would miss their chance to be released. Where should I go to find ancient cultivators for revenge? Vice Headmaster Shi pondered. He was a man known to take revenge at the earliest opportunity. My friend, you hold a high moral standard, specifically seeking for ancient cultivators. I, for one, admire this! A hearty laughter sounded, bringing a sense of delight. Vice Headmaster Shi found the voice a bit familiar. As he turned his head to look, he was slightly taken aback. It was the Governor. The Governor greeted Vice Headmaster Shi with a respectful bow, his attitude sincere: I do not know the identity or name of our friend here, who took the opportunity of the Thunder Tribulation to inflict severe damage upon the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. This is indeed a significant achievement, and I kindly request you to accompany me back to my residence. There will be considerable rewards for you and afterwards, I will have an audience with the court to grant you a proper medal for your bravery. Like Yun Zhi, the Governor also closely followed the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. However, he wasn''t as quick as Yun Zhi and didn''t witness the entire incident. When he arrived, Vice Headmaster Shi was dragging the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign to the Thunder Tribulation. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign had tried to escape multiple times but was always thwarted by Vice Headmaster Shi. Vice Headmaster Shi even took perverse delight in the Sovereign''s predicament, always laughing it off. Right after the Thunder Tribulation, Vice Headmaster Shi tied up the Sovereign, fearing he might run away. In the Governor''s mind, Vice Headmaster Shi was an isolated hermit cultivator, braving the Thunder Tribulation in the wilderness. Seeing the blood-stained and malicious Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, he decided to keep him at bay using the Thunder Tribulation. Such kindness! Moved by this, the Governor immediately offered to stay and reward Vice Headmaster Shi. Vice Headmaster Shi repeatedly shook his head. He dared not follow the Governor. If his identity were to be revealed to the Governor, wouldn''t the Governor receive a promotion? This was not his idea. It was recorded as that on the bounty list. Governor, you''re too kind. All I did was punish these lawless ancient cultivators. As a chivalrous man, seeking rewards is illogical. Wouldn''t that be putting the cart before the horse? I respectfully decline and bid you farewell! After saying so, he hastily left, not giving the Governor a chance to insist. The Governor watched as Vice Headmaster Shi disappeared, sighing deeply from the bottom of his heart: Truly a great virtuous hermit cultivator. In the grand feast of Qingzhou, the two ancient Unification Stage cultivators had been captured, their cultivation sealed. They were alternately guarded by several Unification Stage cultivators. Soon, the court was to dispatch the Luosui Guards to take away these two ancient unification stage cultivators, pluck their meridians, and imprison them in the Heavenly Prison. The officials performed their respective duties to uphold the order. With the Governor absent, Xia Qun held the highest position. He sat in government office, directing with order and command. Everything was progressively returning to normalcy. What they were recovering was not material, but more of a mental shock. Ancient Unification Stage cultivators, State Destiny, Taishang Sword''s phantom, ancient Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivators, and the mysterious great power that could easily suppress Transcendance Tribulation stage all these were things ordinary cultivators couldn''t come in contact with. And it wasn''t just ordinary cultivators. Even people like Lan Ting were stunned, unable to get their bearings. Lu Yang, on the other hand, was unfazed. What were ancient Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivators? He had the number one fairy from ancient times and one of the top ten beauties in his spiritual space, who often discussed ancient secrets involving Immortals. In comparison to this discussion, the Transcendance Tribulation stage didn''t make the cut. He overheard the passerby talking about what had just happened. We''re fortunate to have that great power intervene. Otherwise, we would be in danger. A Golden Core Stage cultivator sighed with relief, nearly convinced he was about to die. He now thought how lucky he was to be alive. His companion agreed, the fear still visible in his eyes, Indeed, if we continue on this, what does that great power look like? Is it male or female? You forgot what our savior looks like Yeah, what did that great power look like? Was it a man or a woman? Both looked at each other, at a loss. Passersby on the other side were also discussing the recent battle. The Governor is powerful. He single-handedly withstood the Transcendance Tribulation stage magic artifact. That''s nothing, the Governor nearly killed that ancient Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivator, especially with that sword, it defied the heavens! Sword? What sword? You''re so forgetful, what''s it called what was the sword made of? What weapon did the Governor use to defeat the ancient Unification Stage cultivator? Both were completely puzzled and quickly forgot about the whole incident. Lu Yang frowned at the scene, recalling the events in his mind C State Destiny, the phantom of the Taishang Sword, Eldest Senior Sister he remembered everything clearly. Fairy, what''s going on here? Chapter 373 – 372 Immortal Characteristics_1 Chapter 373: Chapter 372 Immortal Characteristics_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . You need to consult me again, don''t you? Fairy Eternity was ready and eager to answer Lu Yang''s questions. Ask the juniors of other immortal sects first and see how much they remember. Fairy Eternity guided Lu Yang to find the root cause by himself. Lan Ting, do you remember the battle just now? Lan Ting rolled her eyes at Lu Yang and thought it was a silly question. Of course I remember, isn''t it about Senior Sister Yun Zhi showing off her divine powers and suppressing the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. What about before that? You mean the process of the governor and ancient Unification Stage battle, was it not the governor using Suddenly, Lan Ting got stuck. She felt like the answer was on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn''t remember it. What did the governor use again? Lu Yang didn''t probe deeper. He asked Lan Ting and got roughly the same results. They forgot about the State Destiny and the phantom of the Taishang Sword and he switched to Yan Tianzhi. Do you still remember Eldest Senior Sister? Yun Zhi, Senior Sister, I remember. And the tactics used by the governor? Yan Tianzhi blinked, answering succinctly, I forgot. Old Meng, what about you? Is your mind still clear? Nonsense, when has my mind not been clear? Wasn''t it that the governor used the State Destiny to summon the Taishang Sword''s phantom and fought against the ancient Unification Stage, and then, Eldest Senior Sister suppressed the ancient Transcendence Tribulation Stage? Lu Yang appeared thoughtful. The ordinary cultivators forgot about the State Destiny and the Eldest Senior Sister, Lan Ting and the other two forgot about the State Destiny, only he and Meng Jingzhou remembered the whole process of the battle. Is the key point the State Destiny? The State Destiny erased everyone''s memories. Meng Jingzhou, who was born in the Meng Family, had once struggled with the royal family for supremacy and then had multiple marriage alliances. Old Meng is of the Meng Family, but he also has royal blood, so he could remember the State Destiny? What about Eldest Senior Sister then? She didn''t want to be high-profile and erased most people''s memories, but didn''t erase our five people''s memories? Lu Yang felt like he had found the answer and sought confirmation from Fairy Eternity. You''re not far off. The State Destiny erased everyone''s memories. However, it''s not that Miss Yun didn''t erase your memories, but that she deliberately retained your memories. Do you understand the difference? Lu Yang lowered his head to think and was shocked. The memory erasure action of Eldest Senior Sister and State Destiny happens automatically! Correct, this is the characteristic of Immortals. It will automatically make the world forget the means of Immortals unless the Immortal deliberately lets the world remember their methods. The actions of the State Destiny and Miss Yun can both be classified as means of Immortals''. The governor in charge of this place will not forget the State Destiny. That person called Xia Qun has royal blood and will not forget the State Destiny. The Meng lad is the same. Lu Yang suddenly discovered another question, Wait, you''re talking about the means of Immortals, does the Dao Fruit count as the means of Immortals? Fairy Eternity was satisfied with Lu Yang''s quick deductions. Your mind is quick. As the most important feature of Immortals, Dao Fruit naturally counts as the means of Immortals. Like the Tribulation Dao Fruit of Yingtian Immortal, the Time Dao Fruit of Time Immortal, are typical means of Immortals. Even though Time Immortal writes his ability in his name, the world still can''t remember the Time Dao Fruit and doesn''t know that Time Immortal''s ability is related to time. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is one of the reasons why Immortals are mysterious. Then how can I remember all this? Fairy Eternity boasted: Why ask this? With me covering for you, how can you forget? For you, the second-in-command of Immortal Eternity Lineage, to not know anything about other Immortals would make people laugh at our lineage! Only then did Lu Yang realize how precious the knowledge he possessed was. Of course, not all Immortals have the ability to make others forget their means, I am an exception to that, otherwise, there wouldn''t be the Eternity Sect! Fairy Eternity extended two slender, pale fingers. Based on this characteristic, Immortals can be divided into two types. One is Immortals who possess the ability to automatically make others forget their methods. The other is Immortals like me who don''t have that characteristic! In fact, these are two paths, two different choices. Lu Yang was silent for a long time, then slowly raised his hand, fist to the heart, sincerely said, Fairy, you are indeed very powerful! His serious attitude made Fairy Eternity feel a little overwhelmed. Her cheeks turned slightly red, and she didn''t know where to put her hands and feet. She hugged her arms, her pretty face slightly raised, her mouth pouted out: Hey, I''ve said that I''m very impressive, but you don''t believe me. After she finished speaking, she opened her eyes a little and stealthily observed Lu Yang''s reaction. Seeing Lu Yang still bearing that serious expression, she felt even more at a loss. I''m going to sleep now. Go away, don''t interrupt my sleep! Fairy Eternity drove Lu Yang out of his Spiritual Space. Although it seemed like the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign had escaped for a long time, the process was very brief. Lu Yang and his group waited at the original place for a little while, and then they saw Eldest Senior Sister return to the Qingzhou grand ceremony with the soul of the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. Eldest Senior Sister, you came back so soon? Lu Yang was surprised. Wasn''t it agreed to follow the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign to find his lair? The speed was too fast. Yun Zhi: The plan has changed. Yun Zhi was unwilling to explain. How was she supposed to explain? Should she say that the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign made a bad start and hit four Unification Stages head-on and incidentally helped her master and the Minister of Justice reduce their sentence? YunSenior Sister Yun Zhi. Lan Ting timidly greeted her and dared not look straight at Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi''s majestic posture in the sky was indeed a bit scary. Anyone who saw it would be afraid. Yun Zhi glanced at Lan Ting and nodded slightly. I remember you. Your master brought you to propose a marriage to Lu Yang. I agreed. Then your master changed his mind, ran away with you. Lan Ting was silent for a long time and couldn''t link Yun Zhi''s words with that experience. Senior Sister Yun Zhi. Senior Sister. Bai Ming and Yan Tianzhi were also nervously greeting her. They were even more nervous than when meeting the ancestor of their own sect. The governor told me that this year''s Qingzhou Grand Ceremony ends here. You are free to arrange your respective journeys. Yun Zhi kindly reminded She pulled on the chain in her hand: I need to interrogate this person. I will return to the sect first. Just as Yun Zhi was about to leave, she remembered something when she saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou and turned to ask Lan Ting. By the way, how did Junior Brother and Junior Brother Meng perform in the competition during the Qingzhou Grand Ceremony? Did they accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of the competing cultivators? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were startled, breaking into a cold sweat. As expected, Eldest Senior Sister dispatched them over to be judges, not to participate in the competition. Lan Ting pondered for a moment, then smiled sweetly: Senior Brother Lu Yang and Senior Brother Meng Jingzhou are examples of our younger generation, they are talented, and have rich battle experience, their criticisms hit the nail on the head, each word was a gem, the competing cultivators were quite convinced, all said that they would practice hard when they go back. Eldest Senior Sister nodded: That''s good. I was worried that the two of them would take part in the competition. It''s good that they didn''t. When Fairy Eternity heard what Yun Zhi said, she wasn''t sleepy anymore. She jumped up from the bed, wanting to expose Lu Yang, but was silenced by Lu Yang covering her mouth. Chapter 374 – 373: Great Yu Imperial Teacher_1 Chapter 374: Chapter 373: Great Yu Imperial Teacher_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou felt touched when Lan Ting defended them. The gratitude they felt was as intense as they would for reborn parents. By contrast, Fairy Eternity seemed to enjoy the spectacle, unfazed by the possible consequences. Thankfully, Lu Yang acted swiftly by covering her mouth with his hand, otherwise the outcome might have been disastrous for him. Let''s go. Let''s head back together, Yun Zhi said before flying to the foot of the mountain. Seeing her action, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou bid farewell to the others and hurriedly caught up. We''ll go ahead first! We will meet again. Come and visit us in the Laurel Fairy Palace when you have time. The five of them bid farewell to each other. Now that the festival was over, they all had their own matters to attend, hence they couldn''t always be together. Once Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou reached the base of the mountain, Yun Zhi lifted the curtain of the carriage and said, Get in. Meng Jingzhou looked strangely at the old horse. It appeared very different from what it normally does C dull fur, droopy eyes like it had reached old age and every day was a bonus. However, the old horse in front of them now was completely different. Shiny hair, spirited C a fine steed that was a rarity in this world. Yun Zhi held a soul-locking chain in her hand with the other end extending from the carriage, tethering the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign outside the carriage like a balloon. It looked rather comical. Seeing the old horse, once a haughty great demon, now willingly pulling the carriage, the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was convinced of his previous guess. This horse, a great demon that transformed into a dragon horse, must be the mount of a semi-immortal Great Power! Don''t get ahead of yourselves. The Imperial Teacher will definitely restore Great Yu! The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign laughed wildly, his expression fierce. Annoyed by his laughter, Yun Zhi formed an imprint with her hand and sealed his senses, preventing him from making any sound or sensing anything from outside. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Imperial Teacher? The Imperial Teacher of Great Yu is behind all this? Lu Yang searched his memory for information about the great teacher once he got into the carriage. What is an Imperial Teacher? Fairy Eternity asked. She had not yet fully understood the knowledge of the current world, much less the extinct system of the Imperial Teacher. The Imperial Teacher is a unique system of the Great Yu Dynasty. You could consider the Great Yu Dynasty as a Sect, and the Imperial Teacher is like the Protector of the Sect, ensuring its continued existence. The system of Imperial Teacher was established around 200,000 years ago, at the inception of the Great Yu Dynasty. The story goes that the first Imperial Teacher was the teacher of the first Emperor Yu, and it was him who helped establish the Great Yu Dynasty. The first Emperor Yu, who managed to overthrow the prior ruling dynasty and unify the Central Continent, was indeed a powerful leader. Unfortunately, none of his descendants were as competent as him C they lacked both the talent for cultivation as well as the vision to govern a country. At that point, the first Emperor recalled his old teacher, and established the position of Imperial Teacher, inviting his teacher to take up this position. Thus, the role of the first Imperial Teacher was created. Historical records show that the system of the Imperial Teacher did indeed make significant contributions after the death of the first Emperor Yu. The prosperity of the early Great Yu Dynasty could probably be attributed to the Imperial Teacher''s success in cultivating a capable Emperor and ruling the country effectively. However, this came with a consequence. The Imperial Teacher effectively became the ruler of the Great Yu Dynasty. At the height of their power, they could even replace the Emperor Yu with just a declaration. Despite this leading to the betterment of the Great Yu Dynasty, it''s doubtful that any emperor would be willing to serve under an overlord. Moreover, while the first Imperial Teacher served the Great Yu Dynasty with utmost dedication, can we say the same for his successors? Did they serve the Great Yu Dynasty, or did they serve their own greed? By the late period of the Dynasty, the Great Yu Dynasty appeared prosperous on the surface but was fraught with danger in reality. The power struggle between the Imperial Teacher and the Emperor Yu intensified. There were instances of assassination, manipulation, use of honey traps, usurpationone incident leading to another, no one knew what their opponents had planned. Flashback to the Summit of Flat Top Mountain'' that took place 110,000 years ago C tensions came to a head. The Imperial Teacher''s party and the Emperor''s party had a fallout and a great war broke out at the Flat Top Mountain. At least eight individuals in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage participated in the war, not counting those who fought secretly. The Imperial Teacher and the Emperor Yu both suffered defeats leading to a loss in their top fighting resources. The control of the Great Yu Dynasty plummeted, resulting in the eruption of suppressed conflicts and marking the beginning of the Dynasty''s downfall. Do you remember the ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage being then captured by Eldest Senior Sister, the Blood Demon Venerable? He was once an Imperial Teacher. Blood Demon? Oh, I remember now. There were a few ancient Unification Stage individuals in the Buyi Town Ghost Stories who mentioned to Miss Yun about some treasures they left behind in the Three Stand Cave Heaven for their resurrection, right? Later, Miss Yun ran into the Transcendance Tribulation Stage who was in deep sleep in the Three Stand Cave Heaven. That must be the Blood Demon Venerable you mentioned. Yes, I searched about him later. In the late period of the Great Yu Dynasty, the Blood Demon Venerable supported an Emperor Yu and became the Imperial Teacher. He chose to hibernate for the Great Era struggle and was caught by Eldest Senior Sister when he woke up. Hmm if I remember correctly, the Blood Demon Venerable was just at the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation. Was the late period of the Great Yu Dynasty so weak? As the leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, Fairy Eternity looked down upon all in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, considering them all as trash. However, the fact that a person at the beginning of the Transcendance Tribulation could become the Imperial Teacher reflected upon the weakness of the Great Yu Dynasty at that time. Given the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s admiration of Imperial Teacher, the Imperial Teacher seems to have a high cultivation level. The late period of the Great Yu Dynasty was chaotic, with significant wear and tear of the higher-ranked powers. There were not many individuals in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Plus, those who were stronger than the Blood Demon Venerable were not interested in the position of Imperial Teacher, thus giving him the advantage. For example, the first and second Imperial Teachers had advanced cultivation levels. Some speculated that they were at the peak of Transcendance Tribulation, others believed they were at the Semi-Immortal level. But no one knows for certain what their actual level was. Fairy Eternity responded, That''s not very high, either. Does Great Xia have an Imperial Teacher position? I could reluctantly take it. Lu Yang thought to himself, if she became an Imperial Teacher, Great Xia would probably get torn apart before the Great Era even arrived. Fairy, you must have forgotten, I mentioned before that the Imperial Teacher is a unique system of the Great Yu Dynasty. Great Xia doesn''t have such a position. Oh, that''s a shame. Fairy Eternity regretted the loss of an opportunity where she could demonstrate her abilities. Just as Lu Yang was about to say something, he heard Eldest Senior Sister say, We''ve arrived, get off the carriage. Lu Yang was taken aback, touched by the fact he was already home. How long had it been, not even an hour? Meng Jingzhou glared at the old horse discontentedly. When it was pulling Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to Qingzhou, it took several days. But when pulling the Eldest Senior Sister, it took less than an hour? Was it faking its incompetence to such an extent? Old horse, tell me honestly, what is your exact realm? Meng Jingzhou whispered while hugging the old horse''s neck. The old horse snorted without paying him any attention. Meng Jingzhou was both angry and helpless. He could not beat the old horse. I''ll go to Captive Peak to see if I can get any information out of him. You two are free to do as you please. Eldest Senior Sister, holding the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, flew towards Captive Peak. Chapter 375 – 374: The Envious Li Haoran_1 Chapter 375: Chapter 374: The Envious Li Haoran_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Captive Peak was the place where the Seek Dao Sect specifically detained criminals, most of whom were ancient cultivators who had done evil deeds. Underneath Captive Peak, cages were divided into tiny cells. These cages held individuals from the Unification Stage in ancient times, who once made the world shake. Yet now, they have become prisoners whose last shred of value was being wrung out of them. Both the imperial court and the other four Immortal Sects had similar places to prevent these ancient cultivators from causing harm. In the cages, listless soul bodies leaned against the walls, their eyes dull. When they detected someone''s arrival, their eyes brightened and they revealed fierce expressions, trying to intimidate the newcomer. This was their only amusement in this place. But when they saw that the visitor was Yun Zhi, their faces changed drastically, they hurriedly hid in the corners, held their breath, shaking with fear. They tried to decrease their presence as much as possible, for fear that Yun Zhi would notice them. There were many empty cages at Captive Peak, with the phrases Wild Ruler True Monarch, Mount Tai True Monarch, Mysterious Spirit Mad Demon, True Master Guiji written on the top right corner of each cage. In ancient times, these names alone would make people turn pale with fear. But now, those individuals had been merged into magic instruments by Yun Zhi, refined into Spirit Devices. If they were to offend Yun Zhi, they would be the next ones to suffer their ill fate. Yun Zhi broke the seal on the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. He glanced around the room and quickly realized this was the place specifically designed to imprison them. He was slightly startled. No wonder he couldn''t contact some people who should have revived. They had been here all along. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Great Xia was more difficult to deal with than he had imagined Suddenly, he noticed a cage next to him with Blood Demon Venerable written in the top right corner. The Blood Demon Venerable had seen a portrait of the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign and recognized this Great Cultivator who had appeared tens of thousands of years before him. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign roared, Blood Demon, you piece of trash created by good timing, how does a mere beginner of the Pass Tribulation decree have the right to be the Imperial Teacher?! They were all in the first stages of Pass Tribulation, but he served under the Imperial Teacher, while the Blood Demon had become the Imperial Teacher. The disparity was too great. He understood the history of Great Yu after he had hibernated and knew about the existence of the Blood Demon Venerable. The Blood Demon Venerable selfishly supported a trash emperor for his own gain and used this puppet emperor to decree orders and reap countless benefits. To appease influential families, he implemented measures to strengthen them, actions that expedited Great Yu''s demise. The fall of Great Yu led to many influential families vying for power. The Blood Demon Venerable was the root cause of it all. He refused to acknowledge this kind of creature as the Imperial Teacher! The Blood Demon didn''t fear him either and let him roar while turning up the corners of his mouth in an icy smile. Heavenly Calamity elder, that''s a bit harsh. The position of the Imperial Teacher was given to me. If I didn''t accept it, someone else would have. How can you call that luck? If the Imperial Teacher knew you were here, he would definitely kill you! Then, I''ll just wait. Miss Yun, did you capture another one? a childish voice rang from Captive Peak. A white-haired child sized up the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign from head to toe. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was taken aback. He hadn''t detected at all how the other party had appeared. A soul with missing parts, burning his lifespan, he is quite ruthless towards himself, huh? He used to be at the Pass Tribulation Stage? Yes, he''s the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign from the early Pass Tribulation Stage of Great Yu. Yun Zhi answered. The white-haired child seemed to understand. Ah, so it''s him. He''s quite famous. In less than half a year, two people from the Pass Tribulation Stage have been captured. It seems that some people can''t hold back anymore. For a change, Yun Zhi hesitated for a moment, not having the heart to speak. Having never captured a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator before, it''s quite something to have caught two within half a year. It''s not necessarily because some people are getting impatient, but more about luck. Our first clue originated from Buyi Town, the second was a direct encounter by Lu Yang. The two incidents only have one thing in common C both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were present. Considering Lu Yang has also resurrected Fairy Eternity, it''s hard to say if somebody in the dark was becoming impatient, or if Lu Yang just happens to have a connection with high-ranking cultivators. Grandmaster, I''ll resort to using some means on him first. Go, go, I hope this time there will be some gains. The white-haired child grinned. He was exceedingly pleased with this talented junior. The Blood Demon Venerable became active too late, so we essentially got no useful intel from him. However, the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign is different. He is a cultivator from the early days of the Great Yu, active during the reign of the second Imperial Teacher. He must undoubtedly know many things. Even though those nine guys, led by their eldest, make fools out of themselves and cause trouble for me, Old Nine has definitely accepted an exceptional disciple. The white-haired child''s voice faded in and out, finally disappearing altogether. What took its place was the anguished scream of the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. You haven''t asked any questions yet, why are you hitting him? When Lu Yang arrived at the Hundred Refinement Peak, he happened to see Li Haoran enjoying quality time halfway up the mountain with his ex-daughter, Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan was still in the late stage of Foundation Establishment and didn''t seem to have decided how to form her golden core yet. Li Haoran enthusiastically greeted him, Senior Brother Lu, you''re back? A few days ago, Senior Brother Meng invited me to some Qingzhou festival, but I was busy and couldn''t attend. Did you go to the Qingzhou festival? Indeed I did, Junior Brother Li, you missed out on a lot. The Qingzhou festival was incredibly bustling, I even discovered a flying sword used by an immortal at a street stall, but it was damaged, destroyed by two semi-immortal level Great Powers. Li Haoran and Qin Yanyan gasped in awe. From this simple description, they could easily imagine how gruesome the battle must have been. Then, Old Meng and I took part in the young generation competition. We both personally entered the arena, exposing their cultivation flaws, making them clearly understand the disparity between us. Particularly the first and second place winners, they were grateful beyond words, vowing to redouble their efforts and cultivate diligently when they returned. Emphasizing cultivation flaws, huh Li Haoran pictured himself sitting on the judging panel, pointing out others'' cultivation shortcomings. It felt gratifying just thinking about it. Also, representatives from the Laurel Fairy Palace, Five Elements Sect, and Prison Suppressing Sect participated in the competition. Their performance on the judging panel was mediocre, hardly comparable to mine and Old Meng''s. There were substantial rewards for their guidance, but we two of upright conduct didn''t accept those rewards. Unfortunately, the festival was interrupted midway because ancient cultivators attacked, two at the unification stage, one at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator had vast divine powers. His appearance truly induced despair. We all thought we were going to die. Luckily, Eldest Senior Sister arrived in time to save us. Li Haoran listened enviously. The immortal''s flying sword, cultivating guidance, and Eldest Senior Sister''s battle against the ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator C each of these instances seemed so eventful. Such a pity that he couldn''t attend because he had to assist Qin Yanyan in forming her golden core. Senior Brother Lu, are you here on Hundred Refinement Peak for some business? I''m here to see Fifth Elder, is he around? Lu Yang hadn''t forgotten about his patent fee for the flying car. Li Haoran pointed to the cloud enshrouded peak, There he is, on the peak. Junior Sister Tao went to see the master just recently too. I wonder what''s going on. I''ll take my leave first then, goodbye. Qin Yanyan, who had just been brought back to her senses from Lu Yang''s tale of his thrilling adventure, turned to her ex-father and asked, Does he encounter this many incidences every time he goes out? This time it was an ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, the last time it was the Nine Nether Cult? Oh, much more than that, you have no idea. Senior Brother Lu attracts trouble wherever he goes. Before the Nine Nether Cult incident, he also had a run-in with the Eternity Sect. All this transpired just as he was trying to handle a Foundation Establishment Stage tiger demon. Chapter 376 – 375: Tao Yaoyes New Script _1 Chapter 376: Chapter 375: Tao Yaoye''s New Script _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . When Lu Yang arrived at the peak of Hundred Refinement Peak, half of the elders from the Seek Dao Sect were gathered there. Second Elder, Fifth Elder, Eighth Elder, and the projected Sixth Elder. Fifth Elder assessed the two demon-like figures, Second Elder and Eighth Elder: You two can invent new things and want me to apply for a patent? In his impression, Second elder spent all day guarding the medical garden and had already entered retirement early. If he hadn''t recently found a new lease on life, Fifth Elder would have thought he was becoming stale. As for Old Eight, he had recently been hiding within the sect and not going out, probably because he provoked some trouble outside and was seeking refuge here. It''s not the two of them. It was Tao Yaoye who came up with the idea. The Second and Eighth elders are responsible for implementing her ideas. The Sixth Elder explained. Fifth Elder nodded, that seemed more reasonable. Martial Niece Tao, what did you invent? Fifth Elder asked with a friendly attitude. He encouraged his disciples to think creatively, to dare break through mental barriers. In this regard, he highly rated Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Li Haoran''s creativity was slightly lacking, and needed more work. It''s a composition formed by a combination of Array Method and talismans which can allow people to enter illusions Senior Brother Lu, how did you come here? Tao Yaoye was introducing when she noticed Lu Yang slowly walking over. Seeing the lively scenario here, Lu Yang roughly guessed what they were doing and asked with a smile, Junior Sister Tao, is the illusion creation complete? Thanks to the aid of the Second Elder and the Eighth Elder, the preliminary work is done. I wanted to show Fifth Elder, would you like to give it a try? Lu Yang agreed readily, he also wanted to see how Tao Yaoye''s film-making was progressing. Tao Yaoye took out two talismans from her Identity Jade, one for Fifth Elder and one for Lu Yang. She then unfurled a scroll with an Array Method drawn on it which Lu Yang didn''t understand. This talisman is designed by Old Eight? And the Array Method drawn by Old Two? Fifth Elder recognized the source of these items. Regardless of whether it was the talisman or the Array Method, they were both designed quite simply. Fifth Elder, senior brother, could you stand on the Array Method? Then rip the talisman from the middle. After tearing it, you''ll feel a pull, that''s the sign of entering the illusion. This was an illusion constructed for laymen and low-rank cultivators. Tao Yaoye was worried that if they exerted a little force to resist entering the illusion, the talisman would become void. Lu Yang did as instructed, tore the talisman, and felt a slight tug on his consciousness. He didn''t resist, and his consciousness was immediately pulled into another universe. Boom Upon entering the other universe, Lu Yang saw endless lightning, as though this world had only one sound. In the flashing thunder and lightning, an unmatched figure stood firm in the sky, unfazed by the lightning. This seems like the Transcendance Tribulation stage. Fairy Eternity whispered in Lu Yang''s ear, startling him. Lu Yang discreetly glanced at Fifth Elder, who had also entered the illusion with him, and asked in a low voice, Fairy, why are you here? What if someone finds out? Fairy Eternity showed a triumphant smile, This kind of simple illusion, I can freely enter and leave. As for what you mentioned about being discovered, no one in the world can match my ability to hide, no one can find me! Lu Yang felt relieved, and recalled what Fairy Eternity had just said, Fairy, you said this was the Transcendance Tribulation? Yes, this is the Thunder Tribulation faced when transcending to the Transcendance Tribulation stage. The Ninety-nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations, designed by Yingtian Immortal. The person who designed this illusion must have witnessed this Thunder Tribulation. In the face of the rolling thunder, Mitian True Monarch laughed heartily, opting to collide his favorite Swordsmanship head-on. One by one, thunderbolts were sliced by the sword, not a strand of hair was touched. Gradually, the thunderbolts were endless, and Mitian True Monarch was becoming exhausted. At the last thunderbolt, the swordsmanship shattered and struck Mitian True Monarch''s body. The thunderbolt dissipated, and Mitian True Monarch fell from the sky. Boom Mitian True Monarch crashed headlong into a mountain, creating a huge crater. Just before passing out, he muttered to himself: Damn it, I''ve been cultivating for over two thousand years, just one step away from the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. I lost my footing and my Swordsmanship shattered. My cultivation level has been sealed by heavenly lightning, and I can''t mobilize even a fraction of it! After an unknown amount of time, a young woman from the nearby mountain village bravely approached the deep crater. Seeing a person, she courageously carried Mitian True Monarch back to her home. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Mitian True Monarch awoke, he had lost all his memories, not knowing who he was or what cultivation was. The woman who saved him was called Xiuxiu. Seeing that Mitian True Monarch had lost his memory, she named him Ah Lei. The people of the mountain felt that Ah Lei was a suspicious person and wanted to drive him away. But Xiuxiu disagreed, stating that Ah Lei could stay there until his memory returned. Ah Lei and Xiuxiu lived in the mountains, helping Xiuxiu to farm, fish, and hunt. In an attack by a demon beast, Ah Lei exhibited remarkable strength. Ah Lei, what isthis? Xiuxiu was shocked. Ah Lei, who had always behaved like an ordinary person, had just killed a Foundation Establishment Stage wolf demon with one punch. II don''t know what''s going on either. Ah Lei was at a loss. Half a year later, a Demon Cultivator placed a rare treasure in the mountains, ordering his subordinates to capture all the villagers for sacrifice, in order to enhance the quality of the rare treasure. Xiuxiu was among them. Ah Lei was out, and Xiuxiu was taken away. When Ah Lei returned and found Xiuxiu missing, he frantically searched for her. Ah Lei found the Demon Cultivator''s den, killed several of his demon minions and tried to rescue Xiuxiu. But it was too late. Xiuxiu had been sacrificed, and the rare treasure had been refined, greatly increasing its quality. The Demon Cultivator laughed madly. With this rare treasure, he feared no pursuit from the Righteous Path and could roam the world freely. Ah Lei was furious. His anger reopened the seal of the heavenly lightning, reformed his shattered Swordsmanship. The lightning gathered, intending to strike Ah Lei dead. The brilliant Swordsmanship shot into the sky, dispersing the lightning. He retrieved his original power and memory. Ah Lei''s anger surged like a tide. Endless Swordsmanship covered the hundreds of thousands of mountains. With every step he took, a layer of the seal was broken. Accompanied by endless spiritual energy, his aura burst out like a demon king descending from the heavens, bringing destruction to the world. Youseekdeath! Itit''s you! The Demon Cultivator was scared into a stupor, recognizing Ah Lei''s identity. Mitian True Monarch, the number one in Swordsmanship, the strongest below the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, is someone no one should mess with! No, no, no. With this rare treasure, I am no longer the same! The Demon Cultivator activated the rare treasure. Fierce wind and earth shaking arose, intending to bury the Mitian True Monarch. A beam of sword light fell, like divine punishment, splitting the rare treasure and the Demon Cultivator. Both were reduced to ash. Xiuxiu, I have avenged you Mitian True Monarch murmured, holding Xiuxiu''s body and shedding a tear. The illusion ended. How about it, how about it, how''s the script this time? Right after the illusion ended, Tao Yaoye excitedly asked Lu Yang for his opinions. She took Lu Yang''s suggestion, designed it elaborately, and added a lot of plots. The male protagonist''s cultivation level was sealed, he lost his memory and lived with the ordinary girl. They fell in love. After the girl was killed, the protagonist''s seal was released out of anger, and he killed the culprit behind it all with one strike. The thought of it was intense. Lu Yang looked conflicted, not sure what to say: The script is a good script, but why does the male lead always have the face of our master? Even though their master''s face was elegant and handsome, Lu Yang had known the master for quite some time. Having the master''s face on the male lead didn''t resonate with him at all. The Fifth Elder completely agreed. At the end, which should have been a touching scene, he almost laughed out loud when he saw Old Nine holding Xiuxiu''s corpse. Chapter 377 – 376: The Fragile Immortal Sword_1 Chapter 377: Chapter 376: The Fragile Immortal Sword_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Tao Yaoye felt helpless and shrugged, There''s no other way. When I was creating the illusion, I found a serious problem. The people who I fabricated out of thin air felt unrealistic in appearance. Later, my master told me that this is a common problem encountered when creating illusions. Whether it''s people made out of thin air or stitching together several familiar people into one, it always feels false. So now, I can only use the images of those I am familiar with. I thought about it and asked my master, Second Elder, and Eighth Elder. Finally, we all agreed that the image of the Sect Leader was the most suitable. Senior Brother, you''re familiar with the Sect Leader and, thus, feel no sense of immersion in seeing him as the main character, but outsiders don''t share the same feeling because they don''t know the Sect Leader. Lu Yang: Alright, your points are valid. Fifth Elder stated calmly, Aside from Old Nine''s image, the plot is still interesting. Fifth Elder had never had such a thought before. After experiencing this illusion, he suddenly realized how thrilling it could be to disguise himself as a low-ranking cultivator and reveal his true cultivation level at critical moments. Fifth Elder saw the immense business potential in Tao Yaoye''s invention. It has absolute appeal to ordinary people and low-ranking cultivators, even for mid and high-ranking ones, its attraction is undeniable. Moreover, it''s easy to spread along this illusion technology. Moreover, it can be mass-produced. Setting up the illusion isn''t hard. Tao Yaoye managed to build a framework within half a month. However, if the outside world came to know about this, there would be a risk of piracy. The challenge of this illusion lies in who thought of it first. Patents need to be applied for as soon as possible. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The array method and the talisman work together. Have you come up with a name yet? Not yet. Could you, Senior Brother, help to come up with one? Tao Yaoye asked Lu Yang for help. Senior Brother Lu always had unique insights. Me? Lu Yang was just enjoying the fun, how did this become his responsibility? Let me think. Although the illusion is not real, and even though you immerse yourself upon viewing, you may feel melancholy after it ends. But it''s ultimately just a reflection in the water. It''s like a dream, nonexistent in reality How about calling it Dream Mirage''? Dream Mirage? Tao Yaoye''s eyes lit up, she silently repeated the name a few times, and the more she said it, the better she thought the name was. Alright, let''s call it Dream Mirage! Dream Mirage, good name. The Fifth Elder nodded his approval. He had always trusted Lu Yang''s naming skills. The name Multi-Treasure Heavenly King'' was also given by Lu Yang. Martial Niece Tao, do you still have talismans? I need to take them back. How should we go about applying for a patent? I have them, I have them. Tao Yaoye didn''t expect the Fifth Elder to agree so readily. She gave all the remaining talismans to Fifth Elder and rolled up the scroll of the array method and handed it over. After receiving the talismans and the scroll of the array method, the Fifth Elder suddenly remembered something and showed a meaningful smile, Applying for a patent isn''t hard, but have you ever thought about who the patent will belong to, Martial Niece Tao? Who will own the patent? Seeing Elder Five''s mischievous smile, Tao Yaoye finally realized that she came up with an idea and made the talismans for the illusion, as well as simplified the array method, but all of that was done by the Second and the Eighth Elder. Technically speaking, they should also own part of the patent. Are they going to take a large part of the patent, or are they planning to buy all the patents from her? She heard that some sect elders are keen on seizing the disciples'' opportunities, forcing the disciples to swallow their anger. Uncle Ba jokingly gave Fifth Elder a push, You''ve always been sly since you were a kid, you put nearly as much effort into tricking the treasury of the Nine Nether Sect as Old Eight did! Sixth Elder gave Fifth Elder a deep look, which scared him into a cold sweat, and he quickly denied it. Just making a joke with the little guy. It''s better for her to learn from my scare about the hardships of the world rather than be cheated by outsiders, right? Uncle Ba said kindly, Martial Niece Tao, neither Old Eight nor I lack these patents, and we don''t have any need to spend spirit stones either. We were just helping you to kill time, the patents are all yours. Eighth Elder nodded on the side. He never did anything to hurt his sect. Tao Yaoye was deeply moved. She decided to repay the sect once Dream Mirage earned spirit stones. After Tao Yaoye and the others left, Lu Yang stayed back, which puzzled the Fifth Elder. Martial Nephew Lu, do you have something else? Nothing serious. I just wanted to ask, has my flying car patent made any money yet? This made the Fifth Elder even more puzzled, It did make money. I gave all the spirit stones to Martial Nephew Yun, didn''t you receive them? After confirming he didn''t lose his memory, Lu Yang firmly shook his head. That''s strange. Why don''t you ask Martial Nephew Yun what happened? Lu Yang: He suddenly felt the patent fee wasn''t that important. No, no, no. He shouldn''t think like that. These are the spirit stones he deserves. He must clarify this issue with Eldest Senior Sister! Fairy, can you handle this for me? Fairy Eternity was enjoying the fun, why did it end up having to do with her? Huh? You''ve always been unafraid of Eldest Senior Sister, haven''t you, Fairy? Yes, just a mere Miss Yun, who would be afraid of her? Fairy Eternity stubbornly replied, she couldn''t show weakness in front of Lu Yang. Lu Yang cheered for Fairy Eternity''s courage. Since we share one body, your matters are mine, and mine are yours, right? Yes. Then isn''t it appropriate for you to ask Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy? It seems you''re right Ok, don''t worry, I''ll handle this! Fairy assured while patting her chest. There''s one more thing. As Lu Yang said that, he took out an immortal sword from the identity jade that was refined by Yingtian Immortal and used by the Qilin Immortal. Can you see if this flying sword can be repaired? One Green Peak Sword was not enough, and Lu Yang wanted to refine another. Upon seeing the sword, Fifth Elder''s eyes widened, and he stammered, My God, this is an immortal sword, made by an immortal! Where did you find it? I found it at a stall at the Qingzhou Fair. Fifth Elder looked at Lu Yang enviously. This boy''s luck was extraordinary. Fifth Elder shook his head: It would be extremely difficult, if not impossible. This sword was forged by an immortal, and it''s indestructible. Even the Heavenly Tribulation can hardly cause it any damage. Just because you see that this sword is broken and that only half of it remains, it doesn''t mean that it''s fragile. If I''m not mistaken, this must have resulted from a great battle. Lu Yang nodded. The Dragon and Phoenix geniuses discovered Qilin immortal''s deceit and must have been furious, which likely led to a great battle. Fifth Elder showed a longing look, The level of such a battle is not something we can participate in. It is only such a high-level battle that can destroy an immortal sword. You may not believe it when I say this, but do you think this sword is fragile and imagine that I can snap it just by doing this? As he said that, Fifth Elder casually attempted to snap the immortal sword. SnapC A faint snapping sound echoed as the immortal sword broke into two parts. Fifth Elder: How many spirit stones should I pay for the immortal sword? Would selling me be enough to cover it? Chapter 378 – 377: The Enlightened Monk_1 Chapter 378: Chapter 377: The Enlightened Monk_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The moment the Immortal Sword cracked, Fifth Elder had already planned for the rest of his life. Zhou Xin, who has diligently cultivated for two thousand years, has finally reached the realm just a step away from Transcendance Tribulation Stage, became the master of Hundred Refinement Peak, holding countless patents in hand, and bringing enormous wealth to Seek Dao Sect every year. Whether the money he had accumulated all his life was enough to buy an Immortal Sword is uncertain. Immortal Sword is extremely difficult to refine and it is the exclusive weapon of Immortal. The Immortal Sword is different from the Immortal Treasures of Eternity Sect. The Immortal Treasures of Eternity Sect are, at best, half-finished Immortal artifacts. The Immortal Sword wielded by Lu Yang is a genuine Immortal Artifact, and their power is incomparable. Legend has it that the moment an Immortal artifact is formed, due to its high quality, it is not tolerated by the world. All kinds of hardships exerted by the world fall on the Immortal Artifact. If unattended, the Immortal Artifact will inevitably collapse. To protect the Immortal Artifact, the Immortal must confront the mighty forces of the world, and the difficulty is no different from becoming an Immortal, the perils are indescribable. Having gone through various hardships to finalize, the value of an Immortal artifact is predictable, which is something that he, a mere Unification-stage practitioner, cannot afford. Optimistically estimating, he should be able to afford an Immortal Artifact by working for a lifetime. Watching Fifth Elder''s agitated expression, Lu Yang coughed in embarrassment. Fifth Elder, this Immortal Sword is not as tough as you imagine. After my research, this Immortal Sword seems to be a weapon specially refined by a certain Immortal for overcoming difficulties. It looks like a true Immortal artifact, but it doesn''t really have any power. This Immortal Sword was forged by Yingtian Immortal, the one who governs Thunder Tribulation, specifically for the purpose of deceiving the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix clan, both of whom are Semi-Immortal powerhouses. If it can deceive those two, it can naturally deceive Fifth Elder as well. Is that so? Hearing Lu Yang''s explanation, Fifth Elder breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he began to worry about whether Lu Yang was covering up for himself and began to study carefully. With Spiritual Sense scanning, forging in the flame, and gold-forging After a series of tests, Fifth Elder finally understood the structure of the Immortal Sword. Which lunatic refined this sword, it nearly scared me to death! First, the fire stone and Spirit Stone are blended to create a sword embryo. Then, using an unknown method, the sword embryo quickly shapes into a spirit sword. Finally, the Immortal gold dust is brushed onto the spirit sword to make it look as if it had been struck by lightning, which even knowledgeable people like me would mistake for a real Immortal Sword, no, not just me; even if a Transcendence Tribulation Stage practitioner saw it, they would think the same. If you don''t touch it with your hands and just use your eyes or Spiritual Sense to see, this sword is an Immortal Sword! Fifth Elder asked Lu Yang, You just said this Immortal Sword was used by a certain Immortal to overcome difficulties. What difficulties? Is he short of money and resorts to fraud? Lu Yang was silent. Although the Qilin Immortal cheated me, it''s probably not a good idea to expose the Qilin Immortal''s lie to his wife. Lu Yang believed in making one-sided enemies. And, Fifth Elder, do you know that the lunatic you have just insulted is an ancient Immortal who manipulates Heavenly Tribulation? You just mentioned you want to refine a sword? Sure, leave it to me! Fifth Elder looked at the Immortal Sword in his hand, boiling with rage. He vowed to reforge this broken Immortal Sword into another form or he wouldn''t be called Zhou''! This layer of Immortal gold dust is of no use, it''s just for pretending to be an Immortal Sword. However, the Fire Stone and Spirit Stone are excellent materials and they are perfect for you. What do you mean? You are in the Golden Core Stage now. Given your talent, it is not a problem to reach the Nascent Soul Stage. The Fire Stone and Spirit Stone can just be refined into a Nascent Soul grade Spirit Sword. With the status of Fifth Elder in the refining world, refining a Nascent Soul grade Spirit Sword is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. In the past, he always left this kind of thing to his disciples. He only agreed to it to vent his anger. So, do you want a Spirit Sword or a magic sword? A Spirit Sword is used directly for combat, while a magic sword is used as a medium for magic skills. Both of these belong to the category of sword cultivation. Currently, Lu Yang has only learned how to use the Spirit Sword. Spirit Sword. Alright. Fifth Elder brought Lu Yang to his own refining room, and even before stepping into it, Lu Yang could feel the heat wave coming towards him. It was as if this wasn''t a refining room, but a spurting volcano. Fifth Elder offhandedly explained, Normally at your level, you would not be able to enter here. However, you have mastery over a kind of True Fire which allows you to resist the scorching heat of the refining room. I have established a rule here: True Fires will not explode when colliding. Different types of True Fire can cooperate with each other to assist me in refining magic artifacts. The room is spacious and semi-circular, with small bottles of different colors placed on the walls. Fifth Elder randomly took a green small bottle from the wall, opened the stopper, and a ball of flame sprang out. The green small bottle turned jade white. The original bottle was white, but it changed color under the burning of the flame. I have traveled around the world and collected eighty-eight of the one hundred and eight kinds of True Fire. The seeds of True Fire are stored in specially made small bottles. Whenever I refine artifacts, I bring them out. Later, various other True Fires were collected, which resulted in today''s scale. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang marveled. Fifth Elder truly deserved his well-established reputation in the world of refining. These collected True Fires alone are to be envied by many refiners. Fifth Elder continued, It''s a pity that the remaining eight kinds of True Fire are either extremely difficult to collect C high rewards didn''t attract any responses C or they are forbidden items that are not allowed to be collected. True Fire is considered a forbidden item? For example, Lustful True Fire in True Fire. Just a little spark can make people lustful and unable to stop. If they don''t vent it, they will kill themselves by suppression. The government finds this True Fire too dangerous and orders a collection ban. Of course, if I wanted to collect it, I could find it. Some secret brothels use this fire, but since this fire is not useful for refining, there is no need to collect it. In hand, Fifth Elder held the blue flame, saying light-heartedly, I don''t know if you have heard of it, this is the Desireless True Fire which corresponds to Lustful True Fire. It comes from the Golden Buddha Kingdom. Kindling this fire in your heart can make you desireless, clear your soul, and concentrate on the pursuit of Dao. When I was young, Old Three and I traveled to the Golden Buddha Kingdom together, intending to find Lustful True Fire in the brothel. Unfortunately, our fate was not good, and we didn''t find Lustful True Fire in the brothel. Instead, we met a monk who had attained enlightenment. An enlightened monk saw that Old Three and I were deeply devoted, he felt that it was fate, and therefore gave me the Desireless True Fire. That monk also demonstrated Arhat Fist to Old Three. Old Three gained an epiphany and, upon returning, created the Shocking Heaven Six Forms. Lu Yang: As far as I remember, wasn''t it that Old Three was beaten up by someone using the Arhat Fist in the Golden Buddha Kingdom, and after returning from anyone he refined and created Shocking Heaven Six Forms? Wait a minute. Why is the enlightened monk in the brothel? Fifth Elder wasn''t surprised, he had asked a similar question at that time, and the monk had explained, Ah, about that point, the monk has already explained. He said it''s called Going Naked into the Brothel, Leaving Impressions in Buddha''s Heart''. Chapter 379 – 378 Dark Moon Sword_1 Chapter 379: Chapter 378 Dark Moon Sword_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang thought, proving his status as a monk enlightened in the Golden Buddha Kingdom, his words carried Zen wisdom. Lu Yang became increasingly curious: Elder, how did you meet this monk? This monk is of a high generation, a master of the Ming'' character tier. His heart reached the heavens, his Dharma name is Tomorrow, and those who know him call him Master Tomorrow. At the time, Master Tomorrow and I were both interested in the same woman. She could not serve two men, so Master Tomorrow and I started competing, mainly to see who had more Spirit Stones. In my youth, I applied for many patents, and I was never afraid of anyone when it came to Spirit Stones. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Master Tomorrow realized he couldn''t compete with me in terms of Spirit Stones, he asked me to yield, saying that he appreciated my destiny and wanted to give me the True Fire of Detachment. I declined, but the master insisted and forced the True Fire of Detachment on me. At that moment, I felt that a beauty was nothing more than a skull with color, so why should I waste my time in a brothel? So, I left the brothel. Later, I thought about finding Master Tomorrow to discuss this matter, hoping for a chance to give him a good lesson. Unfortunately, Master Tomorrow was well versed in Buddhist teachings and left me speechless. Most importantly, Master Tomorrow''s cultivation level was superb, he had reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and Old Three and I couldn''t beat him. Lu Yang: Did Third Elder''s Shocking Heaven Six Forms aim to shake not the heavens, but Master Tomorrow? By the way, did you have Buddhism at that time, Fairy? Yes. Lu Yang was very surprised. According to the Buddhist records, Buddhism has a long history, dating back to ancient times. However, after getting to know Fairy Eternity and learning about the existence of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, he felt that Buddhism was a fabricated history to elevate their value. If Buddhism existed in ancient times, and there was a Buddha, why hadn''t Fairy Eternity ever mentioned Buddha? Lu Yang doubted if the Five Immortals of the Ancients could compare to Buddha. Were there really? Did Buddha exist? Was he an immortal? As far as I remember, within Buddhism there were Buddha, numerous Buddhas floating across the sky, countless Arhats and Bodhisattvas, and a Thirty-three Heavens structure and such, right? Yes, it''s recorded in many classics. Fairy Eternity revealed a cunning smile: Do you think this setting method is similar to the Heavenly Court? !!! Lu Yang''s face revealed a vastly shocked expression as he thought of a possibility. Fairy Eternity was pleased with Lu Yang''s expression and laughed: Yes, Buddhism was something created by the five of us together. That''s why Fairy Eternity confidently claimed that her Arhat Fruit Fist was more orthodox than the Arhat Fist. She was one of the founders of Buddhism, with an extraordinary status and supreme authority. Whoever she deemed orthodox, was orthodox. Lu Yang took a deep breath. The deception level of the Five Immortals of the Ancients was even more terrifying than he had imagined. The several Heavenly Court settings you five created did not survive, but the Buddhism setting you created has spread to this day and was even further developed by later generations. Fifth Elder didn''t know that Lu Yang was conversing with Fairy Eternity. Seeing the change in Lu Yang''s expression, he found it very strange. But in the Seek Dao Sect, it wasn''t that odd. In his youth, Old Nine fantasized about having a beast from an ancient time sealed within him and that the beast''s breath would destroy all if it leaked out. Hence, Old Nine claimed to have sealed away his feelings and always maintained an indifferent expression. Sometimes, he would clutch his wrist in pain, saying he could not suppress the beast inside and asking everyone to run. Now, if anyone mentions this to Old Nine, he becomes agitated and brandishes his sword at people. Compared to Old Nine who sometimes kneels on the ground and sobs, Lu Yang''s facial expression changes are rather normal. Perhaps this is the inheritance of the mentor and pupil, the destiny of the Sword Spirit Root. Fifth Elder whispered. Ah, Fifth Elder, what did you say about the destiny of the Sword Spirit Root? Lu Yang snapped back to reality. When he heard Fifth Elder mention the destiny of the Sword Spirit Root, his heart tightened. Could it be that the Sword Spirit Root has a hidden destiny? For example, every generation of Sword Spirit Root has enemies, but each Sword Spirit Root has failed and lived in regret? Is the master''s indulgence in the game of mortal world an expression of regret and a means to vent? The more Lu Yang thought about it, the more likely it seemed. True Fire of Detachment is the true fire I most frequently use for refining. Artifacts refined with the True Fire of Detachment can keep the owners as calm as possible in battles. Fifth Elder strongly believed that staying calm was the key to victory. Fifth Elder raised his hand again, took the true fire from another small bottle: This is the Six-Ding Divine Fire, the ancestral true fire passed down from generation to generation in Hundred Refinement Peak. It can devour impurities and is most suitable for refining. Fire Stone and Spirit Stone from the mountaintop in the Immortal Sword need to be purified and separated by the Six-Ding Divine Fire. He placed the Six-Ding Divine Fire in the center of the refining room, activated the Array Method engraved on the ground and the walls, the temperature in the room rose sharply. Lu Yang had to use the Three Flavored True Fire to protect himself to feel more comfortable. Fifth Elder ignored the high temperature, his eyes fixed on the Immortal Sword. The flames licked the Immortal Sword, melting and devouring the outermost layer of fairy gold powder. The Immortal Sword revealed its original appearance, grey and black. It was not at all remarkable, and one would not know it was an Immortal Sword made of two precious and unique rocks. Under the burning of the Six-Ding Divine Fire, the Immortal Sword melted and split into two clusters of metallic liquid, one red and one black. Both were full of spirituality. Fifth Elder lifted his hammer, striking the metallic liquid forcefully. With the impact, the metallic liquid burst open in the flames, but it could never escape the enclosure of the Six-Ding Divine Fire. Fifth Elder raised his left hand, and the floating True Fire of Detachment rushed into the Six-Ding Divine Fire. The two true fires fused, possessing the characteristics of both. Lu Yang didn''t understand the significance of this move. However, if a knowledgeable refiner saw it, it would be enough to overturn his concept of refining. The two metallic liquids of Fire Stone and Peak Spirit Stone gradually merged into one, forming a shape a sword embryo. Fifth Elder took the sword embryo out of the true fire and swiped along both sides of the embryo with two fingers. A magnificent pattern began to emerge clearly. This was the sword pattern, which could reduce the wear and tear on the Spirit Sword and increase its usage period. Each magic artifact has a specific pattern, but most refiners do not master the engraving method of these patterns. Those who can create one with just a swipe like Fifth Elder are few and far between. ssssh The glowing red sword embryo was gently quenched in water several times until its temperature dropped and its original color, silver-white, was revealed. Only after attaching the hilt, pommel and other decorations did Fifth Elder declare success. Here, give it a try. Fifth Elder tossed the Spirit Sword to Lu Yang. Lu Yang swung the sword and found it to be very light, as if it was an extension of his arm. Swinging it was instinctive, refreshing and pleasant. Break! Chop! Slice! Lu Yang performed each sword technique smoothly, without the slightest awkwardness, as if he had been using this sword for a long time. Once he completed the set of sword techniques, Lu Yang stood with his sword behind his back, his smile unperturbed: Good sword! Go ahead, name it. Said Fifth Elder with a big grin. Examining the pattern of his new Spirit Sword, Lu Yang laughed: The sword is a weapon for killing. The sword body is silver-white, like the silver moon hanging in the sky. Let''s call it Dark Moon Sword. Fifth Elder nodded: Green Peak Sword, Dark Moon Sword. Green Peak and Dark Moon do match. Chapter 380 – 379: Mid–Stage Golden Core_1 Chapter 380: Chapter 379: Mid-Stage Golden Core_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The Dark Moon Sword is potent, good enough for your use in the Golden Core stage. But if you reach the Nascent Soul stage, this sword would not match your strength. The Fifth Elder said with a laugh. The Dark Moon Sword may be a Nascent Soul stage magical artifact, this does not mean it is meant for Lu Yang''s use at the Nascent Soul stage. Lu Yang nodded, indicating he understood. Magic artifacts also have ranking distinctions. If they do not match the cultivation realm, they can become burdens. That''s why cultivators prefer growing-type magic artifacts. However, these artifacts are hard to find and costly, and require high-level refining skills, often being sought after but not obtainable. What rank is the Green Peak Sword? Lu Yang thought of the Green Peak Sword he often used, a gift from Eldest Senior Sister in celebration of his successful establishment of the foundation. The sword that Martial Nephew Yun gave you is of an undetermined rank. The Fifth Elder shook his head slowly. He had long noticed that Lu Yang''s Green Peak Sword was not ordinary. Is it a growing-type magic artifact? Lu Yang had been using it from the initial stage of Foundation Establishment to the early Golden Core stage, everything had gone smoothly, without experiencing any misalignment between the magical artifact and his cultivation realm. In Lu Yang''s mind, growing-type magic artifacts met this criterion. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, this was a magic artifact given by Eldest Senior Sister. Could anything she passed on be an ordinary sword? The Fifth Elder corrected Lu Yang''s misconception: No, growing-type magic artifacts are not like that. For a Foundation Establishment level artifact to grow into a Golden Core level artifact, it needs to be upgraded with various Spiritual Iron Divine Mines. Let''s put it this way, a growing-type magic artifact is like a framework. To improve its quality, you need to constantly fill the framework with materials like Spiritual Iron Divine Mines. Have you ever filled your Green Peak Sword with anything? Also, a growing-type magic artifact upgrades by large cultivation realms. The feel of using a magic artifact in the early Foundation Establishment stage is different from using it in the late stage. Have you ever experienced this? As Lu Yang pondered, he realized that this was indeed the case. Then, what exactly is my Green Peak Sword? It''s sealed by Martial Nephew Yun. The number of layers of the seal are so many that they are uncountable, which is why I can''t determine the rank of the Green Peak Sword. For every bit of strength you gain, a layer of the seal will disappear. So no matter what realm you reach, you''ll always find the Green Peak Sword easy to handle. Martial Nephew Yun put a lot of thought into this for you. This Green Peak Sword, and the seals on it, are priceless treasures. Lu Yang never expected that Eldest Senior Sister had put so much thought into the Green Peak Sword, he was deeply moved. All right, I have to apply for a patent for Peach Martial Niece. I won''t chat anymore. Lu Yang quickly thanked him: Thank you, Elder, for refining the Dark Moon Sword. You can get back to your work, Elder. The Fifth Elder waved his hand, took out his shuttle, and disappeared in a flash. Fairy Eternity, can you figure out the quality of the Green Peak Sword? Lu Yang realized that besides relying on the sect''s elders, he also had the golden finger Fairy Eternity to help. Fairy Eternity looked at the Green Peak Sword from different angles and shook her head bluntly: It''s sealed too tightly, can''t make it out. After a moment, Lu Yang understood what Fairy Eternity meantthe multiple layers of seals obstructed discerning its quality. Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, not seeing Eldest Senior Sister''s figure. He estimated that she must still be tormenting the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, not letting him off either because of his tenacity and resistance, or because he simply knew too much and couldn''t finish recounting it so quickly. It''s such a pity. This immortal wanted to ask on your behalf about the patent fees. Fairy Eternity secretly let out a sigh of relief, feeling as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity from the corner of his eyes, thinking, You are just a step away from writing fear'' across your face.'' I will go cultivate. Lu Yang remembered that he was still a cultivator. The duty of a cultivator is to cultivate. He was not just a genius, but a hard-working genius! Fairy Eternity glanced at Lu Yang: Since forming your golden core, have you seriously cultivated? Lu Yang said confidently, countering with an example: Don''t put it that way. Is it that I don''t want to cultivate? It''s just that I''ve had too many things to do! Upon returning from the dense forest, I was taken by Eldest Senior Sister to visit the Immortal Heritage site, and also visit Master casually. Then Junior Brother Li was troubled by Qin Haoran''s memories, so Old Meng and I took him out to relax. Accidentally, we ran into members of the Nine Nether Sect, and fabricated a relationship between Heaven''s Court and the Nine Nether Sect. Later, along with the Fifth Elder, we went to the Nine Nether Sect again to make them believe in the existence of Heaven''s Court. To continue writing the Mind Seeing Method'', I lived in the Scripture Pavilion for half a month and successfully wrote the Golden Core section. Finally, Old Meng and I went to the Qingzhou event and encountered ancient cultivators. Only two months have passed since I formed the invincible elixir. Fairy Eternity: It seems that''s the way it is. Lu Yang''s experiences were so rich that it gave her the illusion of a long time having passed? Choosing to live in Lu Yang''s spiritual space was a good decision. Where else could she encounter so many interesting things? Besides, despite having so many things to do, didn''t I still find time to cultivate? Have I delayed my cultivation progress? Lu Yang argued convincingly. It was indeed the truth. He would open his mouth to absorb spiritual energy whenever he had time, and could practice anytime, anywhere. It was very convenient. Lu Yang sat on a large stone block full of sword marks, closed his eyes to comprehend, and could sense the infinite sword intent contained within. Listening to Eldest Senior Sister, this stone block was his master''s favorite to practice swordsmanship in his youth. Over time, the stone block inevitably absorbed sword intent, which is a rare treasure for sword cultivators and extremely precious. Sitting on the large stone block he could cultivate, and at the same time comprehend the sword intent, improving his comprehension of swordsmanship. It was a win-win situation. Lu Yang sat with his Five Centers Toward Heaven, eyes closed and mouth wide open, throwing his head back to face the sky. Anyone who didn''t know better would think he had fallen asleep. Spiritual energy flowed into his body, expanding his meridians. His Cultivation Level was being uplifted bit by bit. Each bit of advancement brought inexplicable pleasure. No wonder many people were willing to cultivate, spending tens of years in closed-door training some even centuries emerging to find the world vastly changed. Lu Yang, however, wouldn''t close up for such a long time. The Seek Dao Sect also didn''t advocate for this type of closed-door cultivation. Even the cultivation-loving Eldest Senior Sister only requested to close up for three days under the master''s request. You know that you can only gain experience, not intelligence, from closed-door training, right? Fairy Eternity greatly agreed with the philosophy of the Seek Dao Sect, increasingly feeling that her decision to become an honorary elder of the Seek Dao Sect was absolutely correct. In the past, this immortal fought all the way through countless famed individuals who fell under this immortal''s hand. I grew rapidly through successive battles and victories! You should learn from this immortal, level up through battles, and face the vast world and its numerous living beings. This type of cultivation not only improves your realm but also makes you as clever as this immortal! Upon hearing this, Lu Yang felt that he could cultivate more in seclusion. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. Lu Yang, who had been sitting cross-legged on the large stone, slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of fresh air, his eyes glinting like cold steel. His aura explosively expanded and then contracted rapidly, displaying absolute control. He hooked up the corners of his mouth in a slight smile. I''m in the mid-stage of the Golden Core now. Chapter 381 – 380 Advanced Body Refinement Concepts_1 Chapter 381: Chapter 380 Advanced Body Refinement Concepts_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The moment Lu Yang successfully advanced to the mid-stage of Golden Core, a multi-colored rainbow appeared above his head. The spiritual energy wandering in the air was like a fish, playfully swimming around as they puffed out bubbles. Unmoved by the wind, the wild grass and tree leaves swayed, making a rustling sound. Dew formed by the concentrated spiritual energy gathered on the leaves, rolling down to the ground and raising a mist. A celestial phenomenon occurred, celebrating Lu Yang''s successful advancement to the mid-stage of Golden Core. Congratulations, congratulations! You''ve reached the mid-stage Golden Core! Fairy Eternity clapped her hands eagerly. With slight helplessness, Lu Yang chimed in, Fairy, I have advanced to mid-stage Golden Core, not become an immortal. We don''t need these celestial phenomena. Please, put them away. Oh. Fairy Eternity cancelled the magic that she held in her hand. The celestial phenomenon disappeared. Lu Yang didnt expect himself to advance to mid-stage Golden Core so quickly, without any feeling of hitting a bottleneck. It probably had something to do with the food he ate made by Fairy Eternity. The trials of immortality always proved to be beneficial in some form. Lu Yang then felt a warmth in his chest. It was a wooden tag with the words Nine Nether on it. The tag slowly revealed a message: We''re out of fire seeds and barbecue grills. Meet me at the main shop. This was the magic artifact that Vice Headmaster Shi used to communicate with Lu Yang. Each party could only utter one sentence before a long cooling-off period began. Lu Yang replied with a single word. Oh. Solving the grill issue was easy, Fifth Elder had long ago refined a large batch of automatic grills, they could be used as one wished. The fire seeds required Meng Jingzhou''s cooperation. Let''s go see what Old Meng is up to. Just as Lu Yang approached Body Refinement Peak, he could feel the astonishing Yang Qi. Even the wandering spirits had to keep a safe distance lest their spirits should get burned. Lu Yang could hear Third Elder''s vigorous voice even standing at the foot of the mountain. So called body refinement, is about refining every part of the body, and not allowing any flaw! Remember, our biggest reliance as body cultivators is our strong bodies. If there''s a problem with the body, then what advantage do you have to speak of! Recently I noticed some disciples have become lazy in their cultivation, avoiding hair training, and shaving their heads bald. This is self-deception! And some disciples, just focusing on hair cultivation, have neglected training their shadows. Leaving such a huge weakness, what''s that for! We body cultivators are not afraid of any challenges or difficulties, but we must also not slack off ourselves! Third Elder has rich battle experience, he knew very well that the best defense against an unexpected attack was to strengthen oneself. Lu Yang: Does body cultivation also include shadow training? Are body cultivators in the outside world trained this way? Lu Yang had heard of some magic skills that could attack through shadows, and if shadows could be trained, that would indeed be a good thing. But the question was, how does one train their shadows? What an innovative body cultivation concept! Fairy Eternity was quite amazed. Even in the era of active thinking in ancient times, no one promoted such a concept. Alright, go practice! Third Elder waved his hand, dispersing the disciples. Senior Brother Zhao Zhao, Master was referring to you, right? Your bald head. You look like a monk! Meng Jingzhou joked with a smile. Zhao Zhao''s head was shiny and bright, looking no different from getting hit by Lu Yang''s Arhat Fist. Zhao Zhao''s just rolled his eyes: It''s not that I find hair cultivation troublesome and shaved it off. I did it for deep considerations. What considerations? Junior Brother Meng, think about it. If the opponent grabs your hair during a fight, wouldn''t that restrict your movement? Hair is a weak point! What''s wrong with shaving my hair off to overcome it? Lu Yang made a mental note of this, After I finish with the Arhat Fist, I''ll just tell the victim'' as such. They should understand my good intentions. Meng Jingzhou shook his head, brainstorming a more effective method: Wouldn''t it be better if you, Senior Brother Zhao, kept your hair short? This way, opponents wouldn''t be able to grab it. Plus, your hair would be like a porcupine, functioning as a weapon! Brother Zhao''s eyes lit up, convinced that Meng Jingzhou made a lot of sense. He patted Meng Jingzhou on the shoulder enthusiastically, causing Meng Jingzhou to wince in pain. Good idea, Junior Brother. I''ll cut my hair short right away. I''ll rummage through the Scripture Pavilion and see if there are any magic skills that could help with hair growth, Zhao declared before running off with an urgency. Old Meng, over here! Lu Yang waved him over. Meng Jingzhou strode over, What''s up? Are you trying to steal techniques from our Body Refinement Peak again? Hell no, it''s just the people from Nine Nether contacting me. Lu Yang took out the wooden tile, and Meng Jingzhou realized instantly, Nine Nether had opened too many barbecue shops and they were running short of fire seeds and grills. Can I borrow some fire? Sure. Lu Yang took out a bunch of tiny bottles from his Identity Jade. These were special jade bottles from the Hundred Refinement Peak that could store fire seeds. One spat out the Three Flavored True Fire and the other the Pure Yang True Fire. The two elemental fires combined together to birth the fire seeds, which were then stored in the bottle and sealed. The major task was completed. The two made two hundred fire seeds in one go, their mouths almost smoking from exhaustion. They had to drink some water to regain their strength. These should be enough for Nine Nether for a while. They made light of the situation while packing up the jade bottles. They then made a trip to the Hundred Refinement Peak to fetch the ready-made automatic grilling stand. Lu Yang wanted to tell Fifth Elder about it, but he was still away getting a patent. Submitting for a patent was an easy task, but approval was time-consuming. Knowing the value of the Mirage of Dreams, the Fifth Elder remained in the Imperial City waiting for the patent to be cleared before leaving. The two then set off for Yanjiang County. Their objective was twofold: to deliver the goods to Nine Nether and to collect the profits accrued from running the barbecue shop over time. After all, their Heaven''s Court wasn''t running a charity. Should we inform Eldest Senior Sister before we head off to Yanjiang County? Lu sighed, I would like to, but Eldest Senior Sister hasn''t been out since she went to Captive Peak. She might be considering using a soul searching technique due to the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s stubborn refusal to divulge anything. Meng Jingzhou nodded in agreement. Having reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage required overcoming countless obstacles to stand on top. It wouldn''t be easy to get any information out of them. Punishment by Eldest Senior Sister might not work either. Captive Peak. I was wrong When I was at the Golden Core Stage, I shouldn''t have had designs on Master''s wife. But I couldn''t help it She''s really beautiful, and I couldn''t control myself Like spilling beans, the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign confessed all his wrongdoings in his life. Half a month had passed. He confessed everything starting from his childhood when he used to peek at a widow bathing in the village, to selling low-quality elixirs during his Qi Refinement Stage and earning his first Spirit Stone, to killing fellow adventurers in the Secret Realm for treasure during his Foundation Establishment Stage, to lusting after the Master''s wife after joining the sect during his Golden Core Stage, and then during his Nascent Soul Stage Not a single detail was missed in his confession; no need for Yun Zhi to inquire, he confessed all on his own. Yun Zhi sat across from him, her legs crossed and face expressionless. She was contemplating whether or not to just use a soul searching technique on Heavenly Calamity Sovereign to save time and energy. A complete soul from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could make an extremely high-quality, sentient magic artifact. It would be perfect for Grandmaster''s use. It would be a real waste to destroy so much. Truly a dilemma. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign sneaked a peek at the expressionless Yun Zhi, remembering the torturous techniques she had used at the very beginning. If he still had a physical body, he would have been sweating profusely. He continued to confess, not daring to hide anything. After the Master''s wife seduced me into bed Chapter 382 – 381: A Newcomer Joins Heavens Court_1 Chapter 382: Chapter 381: A Newcomer Joins Heaven''s Court_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Do you want to come with me to Yanjiang County? Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou was clearly tempted, but he shook his head and refused: I need to train my shadow, so I won''t go out yet. Meng Jingzhou felt that if Third Elder frisked his coursework and found that he had ignored his cultivation, he would most likely be in trouble. The road to cultivation was fraught with danger, as this showed. Alright then. Lu Yang pursed his lips, feeling a bit bored being by himself. Hey, Junior Sister Tao, over here. At the foot of the mountain, Lu Yang saw Tao Yaoye not far away. Judging by her aimless pace, it appeared she had nothing to do. Senior Brother Lu, what''s up? Tao Yaoye''s lips curled in a faint smile, very easy on the eyes. Her manner exuded beauty, promising that she would become an exceptionally graceful beauty in the future. Would you like to join our Heaven''s Court? Lu Yang invited eagerly. As the young master, he needed to recruit more geniuses for the sect. You probably have not heard of Heaven''s Court. It''s currently the top sect in the world Sure. Huh? Lu Yang paused, taken aback by Tao Yaoye''s quick agreement. Have you heard of Heaven''s Court? Lu Yang wondered if Sixth Elder had told Tao Yaoye about it. Nope. Then why did you agree so quickly? Tao Yaoye flashed a sly smile, blinking her eyes: Would Senior Brother Lu deceive me? Of course not! Well, isn''t that settled then? Since joining Heaven''s Court is for my benefit, why would I refuse? Lu Yang was rendered speechless. He hadn''t considered it from this angle. So, what exactly is this Heaven''s Court? Tao Yaoye asked curiously. It''s currently the top sect in the world. Our eight Elders and master are Heavenly Kings of the sect, Eldest Senior Sister is the Master, and I am the young master. We worship the omnipotent Bean Deity! Tao Yaoye chose to ignore the unheard-of Bean Deity, understanding why their master had been fretting about his title of Heavenly King recently. Aside from us, there''s Meng Jingzhou, Li Haoran, and Li Haoran''s ex-daughter Qin Yanyan. Tao Yaoye looked puzzled, thinking the members of Heaven''s Court were rather complicated. Why form Heaven''s Court? Was Lu Yang not satisfied with defeating the demonic sect and wished to replace it? Well, it started when Meng Jingzhou, Li Haoran, and I set out to catch ghosts Lu Yang narrated the entire story, which left Tao Yaoye astounded. True to his reputation, Lu Yang was quick-witted enough to devise a way to deceive the Nine Nether sect by creating a fake religion. This was far more proactive than infiltrating the Nine Nether sect as a spy. Our Heaven''s Court claims to be an ancient court, so we need to have a few geniuses to show for ourselves. Tao, you make a perfect candidate as an ancient genius. Tao Yaoye felt somewhat pleased, feeling acknowledged by Lu Yang. I''m about to meet the higher-ups from the Nine Nether sect. Will you come along? Sure. Yanjiang County, Once More BBQ main branch. The BBQ business was booming, expanding rapidly. The branches of Once More BBQ had spread to counties surrounding Yanjiang County. If there were enough grills and fire pits, the BBQ shops would have sprouted everywhere, forming a chain industry. The Nine Nether sect put a great deal of effort into setting up BBQ shops with the sect leader backing it vigorously. He even proposed to put a hold on their killings for a while; the current objective of the Nine Nether sect was to focus on opening BBQ shops. This was much safer than using their sect members'' identity to borrow money. The Master was so joyous that he would even laugh during his meditation sessions. Vice Headmaster Shi was unaware of the sect''s near-thousand years of deficit and didn''t know why the Master had put their doctrines on hold, insisting that they focus on running the BBQ shop. It might be that the Master was money-minded or perhaps there was some other reason. He didn''t concern himself with the Master''s motives. Running the BBQ shop was his way to deal with the billion-dollar loan. Even though he was at the Spirit Transformation stage, he wouldn''t be able to withstand heavenly tribulation every month. If he failed to withstand it even once, he would be doomed. He was determined to make the BBQ shop scale up and prosper. There were two key points to running a shophaving a secret formula and creating a good business environment. The first point is self-evident; their BBQ shops'' success was built on their secret recipe. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were many ways to achieve the second point, such as building a good relationship with the government office. However, bribes were risky and untrustworthy. What if the officer who was bribed got caught? Wouldn''t their BBQ shop be doomed as well? Vice Headmaster Shi altered his thinking. What the government needed were stability and order. Their BBQ shop could help officials in catching criminals and punishing offenders. Who could be more professional than the demonic sect when it came to crime? Dealing with current crimes, which were a mere remnant of their past exploits, would be a piece of cake. Of course, such things shouldn''t be done openly. It was better to operate covertly, leading the government to suspect it was their own doing, without any evidence. This was the best scenario. In this way, the government office would suspect that the BBQ shop was a covert industry of a righteous power. Furthermore, the BBQ shop often punished the wicked and maintained stability. Influenced by two such factors, the government was bound to be inclined to protect the BBQ shop. The actual outcome validated Vice Headmaster Shi''s ideas. The order in Yanjiang County was unprecedentedly stable, the prisons were much emptier, and the government neither carried out periodic inspections nor implied anything. When it was quiet at night and the main branch had closed for the day, the sect members tidied up the lobby and the backyard. Vice Headmaster Shi was bent over his desk, writing feverishly. He was documenting the lessons learned from running the shop in the past month. Master, the people from Heaven''s Court have arrived, Huo Huashen reported respectfully. As the manager of the main branch, he was responsible for executing Vice Headmaster Shi''s policies. Three days had passed since the notice was issued, and during that time, Vice Headmaster Shi had been waiting at the main branch. Headmaster Shi, it''s been a while! Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye entered. Your sect seems to be doing quite well; you need new grills and fire pits so soon. Oh, not at all. It''s just luck. Meeting Lu Yang, Vice Headmaster Shi was anything but arrogant. The man was the young master of Heaven''s Court and the personal disciple of the Bean Deity. He couldn''t afford to be negligent. And who might this be Vice Headmaster Shi looked at Tao Yaoye questioningly. She is also a member of our Heaven''s Court, Tao Yaoye. Her exceptional talent leaves even the Master and the Sect Leader full of praises. Vice Headmaster Shi looked at her with reverence: So, you''re the genius Tao. Tao Yaoye kept her composure, but she was inwardly surprised. She knew that Lu Yang was scheduled to meet the Nine Nether sect, but she hadn''t expected that they would be meeting the higher-ups so soon, and that they would be interacting on equal footing. Was this Lu Yang''s usual circle of connections? Inside the sect, he was interacting with the Elders, while outside, he was dealing with sect leaders, all at the Spirit Transformation stage! Lu Yang and Vice Headmaster Shi were chatting amicably, seemingly unfazed by each other''s daunting statuses. Chapter 383 – 382: Deep Cooperation_1 Chapter 383: Chapter 382: Deep Cooperation_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Yang handed a storage ring to Vice Headmaster Shi. Inside are two hundred seed of fire and two hundred barbecue grills, enough for a while. Vice Headmaster Shi sent out a strand of spiritual sense and roughly scanned the contents of the storage ring. His heart was delighted. With these items, the number of branches was no longer a problem. Vice Headmaster Shi pushed a ledger and a storage ring towards Lu Yang. This details the operation of the past month, and the part of the profit for your sect. After counting the spirit stones inside the storage ring, Lu Yang found that it amounted to about one hundred and twenty thousand spirit stones. This was the net worth of an average cultivator at the Golden Core stage. Putting on an indifferent appearance, Lu Yang casually handed the storage ring to Tao Yaoye, Put it in the treasury when you get back. Tao Yaoye quietly accepted the storage ring without a word, her inner peace disrupted. One hundred and twenty thousand spirit stones, even more than what a Golden Core stage cultivator would accumulate in a lifetime. She had never seen so many spirit stones before. Lu Yang sent a message to Tao Yaoye using his spiritual sense, not afraid that Shi Huagu would overhear with Fairy Eternity present. Junior Sister Tao, keep calm. Once your patent for Dream Mirage is granted, you''ll earn much more than this. And don''t be intimidated because the other party is at the Unification Stage and is a vice headmaster of the demonic sect. He might even come begging you in the future, after all, your Dream Mirage is the best for advertising. Why? Tao Yaoye was puzzled. Lu Yang just smiled and chose not to explain further. Seeing Lu Yang''s indifferent attitude, Vice Headmaster Shi thought that perhaps Lu was dissatisfied with the amount of money, which might cause a rift in the relationship between Nine Nether Sect and Heaven''s Court. He explained, The business just started and initial investment was large, so it''s hard to make a profit in the early days. Please forgive me, Talent Lu. I believe that after a couple of years of setting up barbecue shops across the continent, there will be tens of millions of spirit stones flowing into the treasuries of our sects every day! Vice Headmaster Shi was not merely wooing Lu Yang with empty promises, this was a calculated result. Lu Yang waved his hand, Master Shi misunderstood, I''m not complaining about the small amount of spirit stones. My sect''s treasury stores countless ancient treasures, heavenly weapons, immortal fruits and the likes. If we wanted spirit stones, selling a little of those would be a boundless wealth. I just want to remind Master Shi that our shared establishment of barbecue shops embodies the friendship between our two sects. We should not be rigidly influenced by spirit stones. How could the bond between our two sects be weighed by spirit stones? If it were simply a transaction of spirit stones and running a barbecue shop together, such collaboration would definitely be superficial. What Lu Yang wanted was a deeper collaboration with the Nine Nether Sect. Vice Headmaster Shi felt greatly ashamed, thinking that despite being at the Unification Stage, his vision was too narrow. Worthy of being the geniuses of the Ancient Heavenly Court, his vision was not comparable. Just as Lu Yang felt that he had sufficiently exposed Tao Yaoye to the world and was about to leave, Vice Headmaster Shi hurriedly stopped him. Young Master Lu, Talent Tao, please wait. Tao Yaoye''s heartbeat slowed, thinking she was discovered. What''s the matter? Lu Yang wondered, what else could there be after delivering the goods and receiving the spirit stones? At the same time, he sent a message to Tao Yaoye, signaling her not to be nervous. I wonder what Young Master Lu''s opinion is on ancient cultivators? Vice Headmaster Shi suddenly had a thought. He realized that what Lu Yang wanted was not just spirit stones, but deeper cooperation. Since that''s the case, deep cooperation it shall be! Ancient cultivators? Lu Yang chuckled, the pride of being Talent of the Ancients reflected in his eyes along with disdain for ancient cultivators, Before us of the Heaven''s Court, would anyone dare to call themselves an ancient cultivator? Only then did Vice Headmaster Shi realize. That''s right, whether they were cultivators from Great Yu or Great Qian, they were all juniors in front of Lu Yang. In terms of antiquity, who could compare with Heaven''s Court? In terms of foundation, who could match the Heavenly Court that governed countless stars in the sky? Even though the Central Continent is vast, how could it ever compare with endless stars? In terms of the strength of their era, the ancient times had the widely known Four Immortals of the Ancients, the hidden Immortal Eternities of their time, and Dou Tianzun. In total, six immortals. Whether Great Yu and Great Qian have immortals or not is another matter! The so-called ancient cultivators just can''t compare with Heaven''s Court! What nonsense! Having heard Lu Yang say so, Vice Headmaster Shi had reassurance in his heart. He indignantly said, I wonder if Young Master Lu has heard of the Qingzhou banquet half a month ago, where ancient cultivators emerged out of nowhere, disrupting the order of the banquet and causing it to end hurriedly. Lu Yang nodded, I heard some things. To be honest, I opened a branch store on a whim at the Qingzhou banquet. I hoped to see how well the people of Qingzhou would accept a barbecue shop. But before I could grasp the situation, it was disrupted by the cultivators of the Great Yu dynasty! Vice Headmaster Shi was furious when he spoke of this incident. He had just been trying to run a good business without interfering with the affairs of the ancient cultivators, yet those ancient cultivators insisted on causing trouble for no reason. Do you know how important Qingzhou is? Of the seventeen provinces of the Great Xia dynasty, Qingzhou is strong enough to rank in the top three! A barbecue shop in Qingzhou, do you know how much money it could make! He had heard that the strength of Qingzhou used to be mediocre, ranked in the middle or even lower. It was only two thousand years ago that a governor emerged in Qingzhou. This governor not only had high cultivation level, reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but also had innovative ideas, often doing things that others could not think of. The Qingzhou banquet was his suggestion. Under this governor''s leadership, the strength of Qingzhou increased day by day, breaking into the top three, and at its peak even ranked first! There are fifteen barbecue shops that our two sects opened jointly. It''s not a big deal if one barbecue shop is ruined. The problem is that if these ancient cultivators can ruin one place once, they can ruin the second time! Vice Headmaster Shi indirectly reminded Lu Yang in his words that the barbecue shop that the cultivators of Great Yu destroyed was not the barbecue shop of Nine Nether Sect, but the joint barbecue shop of Nine Nether Sect and Heaven''s Court. Dependent on his ability to pass the Thunder Tribulation, Vice Headmaster Shi could hardly vent his anger even if he hacked the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign to half-death. He had no other choice but to vent his anger on other ancient cultivators when the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign got away. The barbecue shop was related to his debt of a billion. If he couldn''t repay it and was struck dead by the sky thunder, he would have a deep hatred for the ancient cultivators! An unavenged hatred isn''t human! Lu Yang understood, Vice Headmaster Shi had a grudge against the ancient cultivators, and wished for the help of Heaven''s Court. Of course, he was happy to be involved. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang looked at Vice Headmaster Shi with a smile: Does Master Shi still remember the plan I made for your religion in the barbecue shop last time? Vice Headmaster Shi blurted out, his Unification Stage memory being quite strong: The Nine Nether Sect forms external alliances with the Demon Territory and the East Sea, and internal alliances with the Relentless and Sunflower Sect. When the struggle of the Great Era arrives, if our two sects act together, we will achieve the cultivation, and the Nine Nether can rise! In the plan, did I suggest an alliance with the cultivators of the Great Yu and Great Qian era? The eyes of Vice Headmaster Shi lit up. That''s right, there was no place for ancient cultivators in the plan! Originally this world belonged to my Heavenly Court. If my Heaven''s Court cannot tolerate Yingtian Immortal and the others ruling the Ancients, how can we tolerate Great Qian, Great Yu, and Great Xia ruling the continent? Vice Headmaster Shi was overjoyed. The attitude of Heaven''s Court was even tougher than he had imagined. With the strong support of Heaven''s Court, he wondered how those damned ancient cultivators would cope! I would ask your respected sect to join hands with my Nine Nether Sect to deal with the ancient cultivators! Vice Headmaster Shi, standing up, his gaze burning, hoped to reach a cooperation agreement with Heaven''s Court, very sincerely. Lu Yang stood up leisurely, the corners of his mouth carrying a confident smile, as he shook hands with Vice Headmaster Shi. Well then, a pleasant collaboration. Chapter 384 – 383: The Smell of Blood_1 Chapter 384: Chapter 383: The Smell of Blood_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . I have some information that may be related to the Great Yu''s cultivators. Vice Headmaster Shi considered their increased chance of success against the Great Yu''s cultivators, feeling encouraged to further cooperate with Lu Yang. Lu Yang let out an oh'' of understanding, relaxing in his chair. Care to share? There are two reasons why the Great Yu''s cultivators are not accepted by the Great Xia. Vice Headmaster Shi held up two fingers. The first point needs no explanation. The Great Yu''s believers do not acknowledge the existence of the Great Xia and wish to restore Great Yu''s reign, naturally, this causes contention. The second point originates from the struggle between the Righteous Path and the Demon Path. Historical records indicate that blood sacrifices were frequently occurring in the Great Yu''s empire. The Imperial Teacher and Emperor Yu, in their attempts to solidify their power, disregarded these events and appealed to high-powered individuals, such as Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. Why is he called such a name? Because he brings calamity to the people and yet, the Great Yu turned a blind eye. The reason lies therein. The Great Yu deemed the sacrifice of a few cities and the support of a Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivator as a profitable bargain. Vice Headmaster Shi sneered at the Great Yu''s actions. Although their Demonic Sect also committed murders, their actions were driven by faith and the awareness of Nine Nether''s existence, a stark contrast to Heavenly Calamity Sovereign''s murderous enjoyment. If this was in the Ancient Times, Great Yu would have been wiped out by Heaven''s Court. said Lu Yang indifferently. Blood sacrifice by a cultivator was rarely seen, even in ancient times. Before the Five Immortals of the Ancients gained immortality, order in the Ancients was chaotic. Blood sacrifices were not surprising. If they occurred after the Five Immortals gained their immortality, that would mean they were not taken seriously. This could be inferred from the attitude of Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity was naive, but not foolish. She would not tolerate blood sacrifice. Therefore, it could be inferred that none of the four friends she made among the Four Immortals of the Ancients would be murderers, else she would not befriend them. The newly resurrected Great Yu cultivator is weak. The fastest way to recover is through blood sacrifice or blood feeding. The Great Xia Empire is strict in its rule, and it''s difficult for them to openly perform blood sacrifices like 10,000 years ago. By using the Rules'' or other means to secretly conduct blood sacrifices, Great Xia would find it difficult to know. Lu Yang recalled the events in Buyi Town which was a way used by the Great Yu''s cultivator to regain strength. Our Nine Nether Sect has eyes throughout the entire continent. We may not match the Great Xia in open affairs, but we know more than the Great Xia in hidden matters! Vice Headmaster Shi boasted. Their Nine Nether Sect had existed for tens of thousands of years and without information channels, they would have been extinct long ago. A few days ago, I received a suspicious piece of information, possibly about a blood sacrifice. It does not seem to have been performed by the Yaoyang Sect or the Ruthless Sect. It''s highly possible that the ancient cultivator is involved! Possible blood sacrifice? Yes, possible. It''s not confirmed yet. What is the specific situation? One of my subordinates reported to me. While passing through a small village named Huai''an Village, in Liang State, he noticed no signs of life in the village from afar. His cultivation method is quite unique and extremely sensitive to the smell of blood, which he detected. Even though he was so far away, he could still smell the blood. This indicates a large number of deaths in the village! S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He feared any rules established by the Unification stage might be present in the village, so he did not dare to approach. He reported right away after realizing the anomaly in the village. Junior Sister Tao Yaoye was slightly shocked at this story. The situation seemed suspicious. Lu Yang frowned, The village is deserted, has the government not taken any action? The stranger part is that the government authorities have completely ignored this village, as if they don''t even know the village exists! Or maybe the villagers just disappeared not long ago and the government still hasn''t become aware of the situation! Based on my speculation, it is highly probable that an ancient cultivator conducted a blood sacrifice in this small village and used some methods to block people''s awareness or possibly the awareness of righteous-path cultivators! Lu Yang was rhythmically tapping his fingers on the table. The situation was exceptionally strange, and Vice Headmaster Shi''s explanation may not be entirely accurate. No matter what, he decided to investigate the small village. Lu Yang wasn''t worried about Vice Headmaster Shi luring him there. The strength of Heaven''s Court had already been partially displayed. Not even a blow from the Fifth Elder''s shuttle could deter him, the Young Master Then, let''s take a look. Lu Yang prepared to head towards Yue State. Vice Headmaster Shi was surprised at how decisive Lu Yang was. He had assumed that Young Master Lu would return to find Heavenly King as a protector before investigating Yue State. Just the two geniuses dared to venture into Yue State, a suspected site of ancient cultivator activity? Either they had life-saving abilities, or the Heavenly King Protector was already nearby without him detecting. Master Shi, would you like to go with us? Of course, I''m coming. Vice Headmaster Shi agreed cheerfully. He was the one who proposed this after all C it wouldn''t make sense for him not to go. His flying boat was moored outside Yanjiang County, and the three people boarded and departed. Vice Headmaster Shi wanted to talk to Lu Yang about something, but he saw Lu Yang close his eyes in meditation immediately after boarding the flying boat. He appeared reluctant to converse further, causing Shi not to bother him. Junior Sister Tao didn''t speak either. She knew that when Senior Brother Lu closed his eyes, he was afraid of heights and didn''t want to look outside. Three days passed, and the flying boat arrived in Yue State. Yue State was located on the west side of the Central Continent. Influenced by the climate, it was abundant in grasslands and scarce in forests. To the west was the Golden Buddha Country, filled with floating yellow sand and rarely seen in green. We''re here. Vice Headmaster Shi stopped his flying boat in mid-air. After verifying the location in the report, ensuring the small village beneath them was the odd one, he jumped down. Lu Yang, who was afraid of heights, didn''t dare to simply jump off. He was prepared. Junior Sister Tao, cast an illusion for me, making me think that the ground is right beneath my feet. Tao Yaoye covered her mouth to giggle, waved her hand and covered Lu Yang with an illusion. The two of them jumped down. Golden Core stage cultivators could fly freely. The three landed approximately a mile away from the village. Vice Headmaster Shi worried that it would alert the enemy, so he didn''t use his spiritual sense to probe the situation in the village. It doesn''t seem like any rules have been used here. After walking around the village, Vice Headmaster Shi made this judgment. He was very experienced and seldom made mistakes in this aspect. Then it''s even more strange. Where did all the villagers go? Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye were also puzzled, it simply didn''t make sense. The three of them tried to enter Huai''an Village and walked into the village without being affected by any rules. Vice Headmaster Shi sniffed the air and his expression grew serious, The smell of blood here is stronger than I expected! Is there a smell? Tao Yaoye also took a sniff but didn''t smell anything. Vice Headmaster Shi explained, You two are different from me, you cultivate Heaven''s Court orthodox methods. The methods the demon-path cultivators practice have more or less to do with blood sacrifices. Only those who practice the demonic path, like me, could sense the anomaly of this place. Lu Yang asked, Is the smell of blood strong? Very strong, even if all the villagers of this small village were killed, I''m afraid it wouldn''t have this much! This is very likely a sacrificial altar established by an ancient cultivator, where they gathered commoners and cultivators for blood sacrifices! Chapter 385 – 384: Ten Thousand Soul Banner_1 Chapter 385: Chapter 384: Ten Thousand Soul Banner_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The scent of blood was so strong here that even Vice Headmaster Shi felt uneasy, fearing that there was more than one ancient Unification cultivator. If he were even more unlucky and encountered a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, it would be his turn for misfortune. He felt a touch of relief, fortunate that he had brought Lu Yang along. Even if he were to be unlucky, could Heaven''s Court really allow their junior master to fall here? I know very little about the demonic blood sacrifice, so I''ll have to trouble Master Shi with the situation in this small village, Lu Yang said earnestly, speaking the truth. Vice Headmaster Shi didn''t dodge the responsibility. He walked to the front door of the most peripheral toilet, pushing it open to reveal emptiness. Bowls and chopsticks were laid out on the table as if the owner of the house was about to eat but suddenly disappeared without a trace, without any signs of struggle or resistance. Vice Headmaster Shi opened several other house doors, and it was generally the same scene. The traces of life were still present, clearly showing that people had lived here, but for some unknown reason, everyone had vanished. It was as though someone had stopped Time, moved people away one by one, and then Time began to flow again. Tao Yaoye felt a chill run through her as she witnessed this scene C it was much like the ghost stories she wraps herself in a quilt to read at night when she was a child. She carefully gripped onto the corner of Lu Yang''s robe, which instantly comforted her quite a bit. Can Master Shi figure out what happened here? Vice Headmaster Shi analyzed, As far as I know, there are two ways to accomplish this: spatial imprisonment and stopping Time. If it''s spatial imprisonment, it''s still bearable. A Unification cultivator proficient in spatial magic skills can do this. However, if it were Time stop, it would be terrible. If Time could be stopped, a conservative estimate would be that it''s by a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator! In my memory, there has been no one who could stop Time. Transcendance Tribulation Stage can only theoretically do so! Lu Yang nodded, Time Immortal can do this. Time Immortal? Vice Headmaster Shi was surprised, he had never heard of this Immortal. Lu Yang nodded, Time Immortal mastered Time Dao Fruit. In terms of understanding Time, they were the first in ancient times, and no one could compare. Is there such a thing?! Vice Headmaster Shi exclaimed. The way of Time is elusive and difficult to understand, even entry into it is difficult. He didn''t expect that there was an Immortal in ancient times who took Time as a Dao Fruit. The power of this Dao Fruit once realized must be incredibly terrifying! Tao Yaoye also looked moved, how casually Senior Brother Lu mentioned an Immortal? Looking at Vice Headmaster Shi''s big reaction, what he was saying must be something even the Vice Headmaster of the Nine Nether faction didn''t know. How did Senior Brother know about this? Has the gap between her and Senior Brother already grown this big? The shocked expression on Vice Headmaster Shi gradually disappeared. He blinked and turned his head to ask Lu Yang, What did you say just now? I was a bit absent-minded. Nothing. Lu Yang thought Unification cultivators could resist the forgetting characteristic of Immortals, but even Vice Headmaster Shi, a Great Power in the late stage of Unification, couldn''t resist the characteristic of Immortals. The probability that the opponent mastering the Path of Time is a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator is low. I am more inclined to believe it is a Unification Stage cultivator who can use spatial imprisonment. From the moment he set foot in the small village, Lu Yang''s brows had been constantly furrowed. So many people had died, and the manner of their deaths was so strange. How terrifying must the murderer be? Killing people under the eyelids of the court, and no one noticed. What about other villages if Huai''an Village was like this? How many people did the murderer kill? Vice Headmaster Shi squatted down, grabbed a handful of mud from the ground. The originally dark brown soil was pinched by him, revealing a dark red color. Seeing the puzzled faces of Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye, he took the initiative to explain, Too many people have died here, causing the soil to be stained with the scent of blood! But because of this, I have determined one thing! What is it? Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The smell of blood here is so strong, but the scent of blood shouldn''t be this low. Certainly, someone has transferred the smell of blood elsewhere! I remember that the smell of blood can be used to refine the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, a powerful weapon of the Demon Path right? Lu Yang recalled the knowledge related to Demon Path. Yes, to refine the Soul Summoning Banner, Spirit Summoning Banner, and the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, one cannot do without the scent of blood and resentment. Vice Headmaster Shi had a confident appearance. He ground the soil into powder, tossed it into the air, and quickly formed a single handprint, casting a black imprint. The soil powder was concentrated by the black imprint and floated in the air like silk, drifting off into the distance. Let''s go, follow me. If the scent of blood was refined on the spot, it would be troublesome to find, but since the perpetrator first moved the scent of blood and then refined it, I can find the real refining location based on the residual scent of blood! Vice Headmaster Shi took Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye with him and flew off, reaching a mountain area several hundred miles away in one breath. The trail ends there! Vice Headmaster Shi pointed to a position not far away. The three of them exchanged glances, nodded, and walked over while holding their breaths. Suddenly, Vice Headmaster Shi and Lu Yang both stopped at the same time, and Lu Yang instinctively grabbed Tao Yaoye who was preparing to move forward. Tao Yaoye looked ahead, it was lush with trees, filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers. She couldn''t see any difference from other places. Vice Headmaster Shi looked at Lu Yang in surprise, not expecting Lu Yang to react as quickly as himself. You also realized it? One more step forward and we will be entering a formation! Lu Yang nodded, In ancient times, this was called the Ghost Striking Wall Formation, anyone who stepped into this formation would lose their sense of direction, be confused inside, and finally trapped to death here! It''s still called Ghost Striking Wall Formation now. There must be secrets hidden here, considering they''ve set up a Ghost Striking Wall Formation to prevent people from getting in. Furthermore, there are multiple Array Methods concealed within the Ghost Striking Wall Formation, blocking any probes from the outside, and those within cannot probe outside. Someone must be cultivating inside the formation, unwilling to be disturbed by the outside world! I smell a hint of blood emanating from within the formation! Judging from the way the formation is set, it''s not the doing of someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Well, that''s good if it''s not someone from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The two discuss and analyze the formation, inferring what might be happening inside: an individual at the Unification stage set up the formation in the mountains, refining the smell of blood, and does not wish to be disturbed. This is related to the massacre of Huai''an Village. Tao Yaoye follows in silence, struggling to keep up with Lu Yang''s pace. Why is it that Senior Brother Lu can communicate so fluently with those at the Unification stage on this matter? When Tao Yaoye was on missions, she encountered excellent cultivators at the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Stage. Those people spoke confidently as if they knew everything, but in front of those at the Divinity Transformation Stage, they stuttered and seemed scared. If they encountered those at the stage of Refining the Void or Unification, they could barely utter a word. They lack so much compared to Senior Brother Lu. Vice Headmaster Shi smirked. He enjoyed disturbing others'' cultivation process, especially if he could drive the ancient cultivators at the Unification stage into the paths of demonic cultivation! He pulled out an Octagonal Hammer from his Storage Ring, tossed it upward, and the hammer became as sizeable as a small mountain. Each of its corners gleamed with cold light. The Octagonal Hammer fell, descended like a meteor, intimidating in its momentum. CrackC The massive Octagonal Hammer landed as though it struck something, making a crackling sound. Vice Headmaster Shi rubbed his hands, pressed downward once more, imbuing the Hammer with a new force that shattered the invisible barrier. CrackC CrackC ShatterC The barrier shattered, and the smell of blood rushed forth. Tao Yaoye''s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene before her. There was no hint of any picturesque scenery. The trees had withered. Rivers of blood flowed. The earth dyed red. Ghostly figures loomed. A sinister wind howled. A shriveled old man sat in the center with a blood-red banner standing beside him. Who are you? The old man abruptly opened his eyes, blatantly disregarding Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye. He glared at Vice Headmaster Shi, his teeth clenched. The formation he had set up should not have been discovered. The only weak point was the leaked smell of blood which only an ancient demon could discern. The ages-old demon had no grudge against him. Why would it destroy his formation!? I am your grandfather! Vice Headmaster Shi laughed heartily, called back his Octagonal Hammer, and lifted it to smash it down. The shriveled old man grabbed the tattered banner to dodge, muttering incantations while evading. Vice Headmaster Shi dismissed this with casual indifference. In his other hand was a white bone scythe. He swung and hacked at the old man, realizing that the disruption of his formation had caused backlash for the man. The old man was in terrible condition. Cornered like a dog! Is this the standard you set? You''re just disgracing ancient cultivators! Still trying to refine this Ten Thousand Soul Banner? That''s just leftovers from my game! Die for your grandpa! Vice Headmaster Shi demonstrated his might, driving the withered old man into retreat. The old man didn''t even launch a decent counterattack. BoomC The Octagonal Hammer and the bone scythe fell simultaneously, smashing the withered old man into the mountain. Well, well, well, the younger generation is to be feared indeed! The old man laughed in fury, walked out of the cave, the banner in his hand shimmering. Vice Headmaster Shi clicked his tongue, I was complacent. Complacent how? Tao Yaoye asked. Vice Headmaster Shi pointed at the withered old man and spat, I was too absorbed in the fight just now and didn''t realize this old man has been refining the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Now that he''s completed it, it''s going to be tough to deal with. The withered old man''s face was so dark that it seemed like water could drip from it. The words gratingly made their way out from between clenched teeth, giving an extremely discomforting impression. This seat unintentionally came upon a massive amount of blood aura C ideal for refining the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Today, I''ll let you young ones know just how formidable this seat is! Ten Thousand Soul Banner, rise! With a howling sinister wind that chilled to the bone all around, countless ghostly figures began to materialize behind the old man. They were massive and seemed to number well beyond ten thousand. As the old man laughed heartily, the Ten Thousand Soul Banner was fully refined, and the ghostly figures became increasingly distinct. Lu Yang recognized the figures of these ghosts: pigs, cows, sheep Huh? The four present were all momentarily stunned. Chapter 386 – 385: Cant there be some gains from being struck by lightning every month?_1 Chapter 386: Chapter 385: Can''t there be some gains from being struck by lightning every month?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . A sinister wind swept against the face, and the setting immediately quieted down. Only the wretched howls of various ghosts echoed in the vicinity. Ha ha Moo Baa Whether it was the dessicated elder or Vice Headmaster Shi, both in the Unification period with thousands of years of experience, had never seen a situation like today''s. Vice Headmaster Shi''s expression was not coherent, he just looked serious and said that things had become troublesome, the other side successfully refined the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Based on the current situation, even if the other side refined ten Ten Thousand Soul Banners, it possibly won''t cause any trouble. The dried-up old man did not expect to refine such a bunch of stuff. He just happened to pass by a small village and found that the smell of blood in the small village was extraordinarily strong, which was very suitable for refining the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. He swept up the smell of blood and chose a secluded place to refine it immediately. Faced with a mighty enemy, the Ten Thousand Soul Banner was successfully refined at the last moment. He was about to offer the Ten Thousand Soul Banner with the fresh blood of his enemies, intending to cast a spell to claim a million lives with Fierce Ghosts. As a result, he summoned this pile of things? The dried-up old man gritted his teeth, formed hand seals, and drove the Ten Thousand Soul Banner once again. Well, whether it''s humans or livestock, as long as they can be refined into the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, they''re all considered Fierce Ghosts! Vice Headmaster Shi saw the dried-up old man continue to use the Ten Thousand Soul Banner and also thought of the same problem. This Ten Thousand Soul Banner may look funny, but its power is not to be underestimated! Charge, devour them! The dried-up old man laughed crazily and decisively commanded, intending to bury Lu Yang and the other two here! The pigs, bulls, and sheep scattered in all directions, rushing towards all sides. If it wasn''t for the Ten Thousand Soul Banner holding them, they would have run away without a trace long ago. A few pigs even nudged the dried-up old man and leisurely walked elsewhere. The dried-up old man: Vice Headmaster Shi: Senior Brother Lu, is this a Unification-level battle? Tao Yaoye sent a message to Lu Yang. She had less experience and encountered a Unification-level battle for the first time. She didn''t understand the way it was fought. In his heart, Lu Yang said this is my first time encountering such a situation, too. Fairy, why don''t the livestock refined into the Ten Thousand Soul Banner obey orders? In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity was laughing so hard she was bending over backward, and it took her a long time to recover. Hahaha, fool, using livestock to refine the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, why not use bugs to refine it? Hahaha Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When she finally eased her laughter, she explained to Lu Yang: The essence of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner is to drive the souls. The souls that can be driven must be intelligent creatures, like humans and demon beasts. The higher the cultivation level of humans and demon beasts before they die, the greater their resentment, and the stronger their power. A group of livestock lacks intelligence, how can you expect them to understand orders to attack? But I remember that using the souls of babies can also refine the Ten Thousand Soul Banner? Babies have no intelligence, right? Indeed, baby souls can be used to refine the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. But there''s one thing you haven''t noticed: Demon Cultivators don''t immediately refine baby souls into the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. This process takes several years. During these years, the baby soul does not change in size, but its mind gradually grows, and when it finally reaches an age where it can understand orders, only then the refining is considered complete. Before Fairy Eternity became a fairy, she had many dealings with Demon Cultivators. In the chaotic times of the ancient era, Demon Cultivators were everywhere, and her understanding of Demon Cultivators was deeper than that of Vice Headmaster Shi. Before leaving, she reminded Lu Yang: In the future, you must study hard and don''t be as ignorant as this old man. Lu Yang got the answer, relayed it to Tao Yaoye, and won her admiring gaze. Senior Brother Lu is so knowledgeable. Wait, why does Senior Brother Lu know so much about the Demon Path? The emaciated old man tossed the Ten Thousand Soul Banner aside, pulling out a necklace. Each bead on the necklace was a tiny skull, each with its own unique and fearsome visage. This was his Life-bound Magical Treasure, the Eighteen Generations Clan Necklace. To forge this necklace, the forger must first marry and have children, multiplying his clan. Once their lineage reaches the eighteenth generation, they take the life of the most outstanding member of each generation, torturing them until they transform into beads. The bead string is made from the entrails of his wife, stringing together the eighteen beads. The old man threw the Eighteen Generations Clan Necklace, the necklace broke apart, the skull beads inflated and grew bigger, turning into skeletal skulls floating in the sky, gnashing at Vice Headmaster Shi. This technique alone would make the majority of Unification Cultivators dare not resist. Haha, you''re indeed a cruel old geezer, refining your succession of eighteen generations into a Demonic Device. Since all the eighteen successive generations descend from you, it''s easy for you to manipulate this necklace! The expression on Vice Headmaster Shi''s face remained unchanged. He recognized the origin of the necklace, but so what? To become the Vice Headmaster of the demonic sect right under the noses of those on the righteous path required skills beyond what the old man could imagine. He gripped the Giant Bone Scythe in his hand. The handle of the scythe sprouted barbs that pricked his palms. The scythe absorbed the blood from his palm; a red line emerged in the middle. Swoosh Vice Headmaster Shi swung the Giant Bone Scythe, the brilliance descended from the sky and instantly illuminated the whole peak. Of the eighteen major demons, six were severed. The old man''s complexion changed: How can this scythe''s compatibility be higher than my necklace! Vice Headmaster Shi strode forward, fighting the remaining major demons: Nonsense, to forge this scythe, I pulled out all my bones, nourishing them day and night with my blood, keeping them active even after extraction. Only then could I refine these bones into the scythe! However close the relationship between your eighteen generations and you may be, it can never match the intimacy between me and my own bones! Madman! the old man cursed. To extract all his bones and refine them into artifacts, this process would take hundreds of years, and was highly susceptible to secret attacks. In case of an accident, at best, his vitality would be greatly weakened; at worst, it could lead to his demise. Hehe, thanks to Master Qin''s favor for me, I''ve been well protected during the process! The fight between the two was vigorous. The old man''s demonic techniques kept emerging, the eighteen major demons constantly regrouping, disrupting Vice Headmaster Shi''s offense. Vice Headmaster Shi''s figure turned into a series of afterimages, unpredictable; his Giant Bone Scythe was reaping lives, forcing the old man to avoid close combat. I define rules here: [Except me, within a radius of five hundred yards, everyone moves slowly!] The old man used the power of rules to restrict Vice Headmaster Shi''s movements. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye immediately felt as if they were stuck in a quagmire, hardly able to move. Vice Headmaster Shi sneered. His Divine Soul went out of his body; although his body was moving slowly, his Soul was unaffected. He changed his weapon and, with his Soul holding a large hammer, smashed towards the old man. So, you can set rules? Here, I''m setting a rule: [within a radius of five hundred yards, no one can use Demonic Devices]. The Eighteen Generations Clan Necklace lost its light, and the eighteen major demons disappeared. Just with a Soul, you dare to make a noise in front of me! The old man went up alone to Vice Headmaster Shi and was knocked over by a blow from his hammer. He screamed, How can this be, how can your soul be so powerful! The old man was very confident in his own soul, he specialized in soul techniques. But his soul''s power was slightly inferior to Vice Headmaster Shi''s. You get struck by a lightning worth ten billion a month, you''d be like this! Vice Headmaster Shi swore. He risked his life to withstand celestial lightning every month; how could he have no gains? Chapter 387 – 386: I, Protector of Heavens Court, Dark Ghost Heavenly King! _1 Chapter 387: Chapter 386: I, Protector of Heaven''s Court, Dark Ghost Heavenly King! _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Upon seeing that Vice Headmaster Shi was suppressing him in every aspect, the withered old man inwardly groaned that he had met with a bad omen. How could this young man be so powerful, totally beyond his expectation? In the tide of Unification period Demon Path cultivators in the Great Yu Dynasty, he was among the strongest. The only ones who could actually put any pressure on him were the top most major demons who were also on the Unification level. Damn, what luck! I come out to refine a Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and end up refining a bunch of beasts that don''t understand commands. Now, I run into the top most major demon of the Unification level. The full-scale battle of the Great Era hasn''t even completely erupted yet, and I''m already running into this kind of opponent? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If we keep fighting, the loser will be me! Run! Not wanting to keep fighting, the withered old man turned and fled. His rich survival experience told him that being defeated temporarily doesn''t mean he''d always be defeated. As long as he continued to cultivate diligently, who would dare to mock his escape today when he took his revenge in the future? He hadn''t intended to target Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye. These two had a solid foundation, but their cultivation level was too low; they were probably the opponent''s disciples. Those who are practicing on Demon Path value themselves most. To them, the act of kidnapping disciples for threatening was nothing less than a joke. The withered old man left the six major demons to hinder the pursuit, turned himself into a stream of light and fled. Damn it, that old bastard is so shameless, he just ran away! Vice Headmaster Shi cursed irritably. The opponent had no stature of a top master. Although, if he was in the withered old man''s place, he would also make the same choice. All of a sudden, space undulated like ripples, and a figure appeared silently behind the withered old man. Holding something that looked like a brick, he knocked the withered old man over. The withered old man staggered and fell from the sky. Who?! He hastily adopted a defensive stance, but unfortunately he had been hit too hard and the movement was too proficient; he was dizzy and could hardly stand up straight. Realizing that there was another top master, he prepared to flee again. The figure with the brick in his hand sneered coldly in a chilling way. You want to run from me, the Heavenly King? The figure looked at the withered old man, who had fallen into a stupor and had no power to resist. The stupor of the withered old man lasted only for half a second, and he quickly regained his senses. However, half a second was long enough to do many things for cultivators on the Unification level. The figure kicked the withered old man over and trampled him underfoot harshly. When the withered old man tried to use Earth Escape to flee underground, the figure calmly pointed at the ground, and the ground instantly turned as hard as meteoric iron, indestructible. Even when the old man tried to break through by hitting his head against the ground, he couldn''t. Point Ground Into Steel?! Both the withered old man and Vice Headmaster Shi exclaimed in surprise. They recognized this Great Divine Skill that countered Earth Escape. This move was almost lost to the world, and only the Five Great Immortal Sects and ancient cultivators could use it. The figure looked at the withered old man coldly and pressed harder with his foot, causing the withered old man to scream in pain. Who are you? The withered old man stared intently at the figure that had suddenly appeared. If it hadn''t been for this person appearing suddenly, he would have escaped by now. But he had no heart to resist, the moves the figure had just shown were a bit stronger than those of Vice Headmaster Shi. Vice Headmaster Shi also watched the figure with a bit of vigilance. The figure had made a move at the critical moment, implying that he had been following them all the time, but he had not noticed it from beginning to end. What a deep and unfathomable hiding technique! The figure''s eyes were deep and unfathomable, like an ancient well. He glanced at the withered old man lying on the ground and then at Vice Headmaster Shi. His tone was flat, revealing arrogance and contempt. I am Yale of Heaven''s Court, the Protector known as Dark Ghost Heavenly King. Vice Headmaster Shi''s face changed slightly. As expected, the figure was the Protector of Heaven''s Court. Also, using Dark Ghost as his title, could he be related to the ancient Nine Nether? The withered old man looked confused, what organization was Heaven''s Court? He had investigated all the major forces today, and hadn''t heard of an organization called Heaven''s Court. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye watched as the Grand Elder stepped on the ancient Unification period demon, despising the vice headmaster of the demonic sect, wildly unrestrained and domineering, barely managing to suppress the urge to make a sarcastic remark. When Lu Yang was planning to meet with a vice headmaster of a demonic sect, something this dangerous, the Seek Dao Sect naturally had to send someone. Originally, Lu Yang didn''t intend to have anyone follow him. He didn''t know where the Grand Elder had heard that he and Tao Yaoye were going to meet Shi Huagu and had volunteered to protect them. All in the name of protecting the future of the Seek Dao Sect. Seeing the Grand Elder''s behavior, Lu Yang felt that it wasn''t really about protecting himself. He was just using it as an excuse to show off. After Vice Headmaster Shi was sure that the Grand Elder was an ally, he felt relieved. He squatted down and slapped the withered old man a couple of times, and asked sternly. Say, why the hell did you kill so many livestock! Feeling insulted, the withered old man got angry and felt Vice Headmaster Shi was too humiliating. Do I look crazy? I''m a Demon Cultivator, not a butcher! If I had known that those bloody odors came from a slaughterhouse, I would have taken the trouble to refine the Ten Thousand Soul Banner? Vice Headmaster Shi felt the withered old man had a point, and so he slapped him a couple more times. Tell me how the villagers disappeared! What villagers? There was nobody around when I got there! The withered old man was puzzled, he wasn''t sure why Vice Headmaster Shi had targeted him for no reason. That''s not right, wasn''t it you? It wasn''t. Vice Headmaster Shi saw that the withered old man wasn''t lying. They were both demon cultivators, and there was no need to cover up a murder. Strange. Seek Dao Sect, Eternity Breeding Ground. The former master of the Eternity Sect looked at the endless breeding ground. Cattle and sheep leisurely grazed in a peaceful scene, and he sighed softly. My lord, what''s wrong? The three female ghosts, Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, and Xiao Qi, came up with concerns, seeing that their master had sighed. I was just remembering the time when I opened a slaughterhouse as the Master. You used to run a slaughterhouse? The way you say it doesn''t everyone have a hobby? I''ve never told you before. Before I joined the Eternity Sect, my family ran a slaughterhouse. Later, I was wanted by the government for tax evasion, but the Eternity Sect saw that I was a talent and recruited me. After some time in the Sect, I became the Master. After becoming the Master, I always remembered the days of running the slaughterhouse. My subordinates were as stupid as pigs and were constantly annoying me. Since we didn''t have many people in the Eternity Sect, and it wasn''t easy to find replacements if the subordinates were gone, I bought a lot of puppets and built a small village in the wasteland, which I named Huai''an Village. I controlled the puppets and made them pretend to be villagers. I opened a slaughterhouse and slaughtered pigs every day, using it as an outlet for my anger at my subordinates. So, I slaughtered pigs like that for three or four hundred years and gradually became a well-known traditional slaughterhouse in the area. Then I was caught and my slaughterhouse was sequestrated. The pigs, cattle, and sheep inside were all sold by the government. The government ordered me to stop all the actions of the puppets, and then the puppets were also taken away by the government. Now, Huai''an Village is just an empty shell, leaving only a pile of useless bloody odors. The government doesn''t know what to do with it and just lets them sit there. Wouldn''t the bloody odor be used by the demon cultivators, like refining it into the Ten Thousand Soul Banner or something? Xiao Qi was worried, they were almost refined into the soul banner. The master burst into laughter. How is that possible? Which dumb Demon Cultivator would use this sort of bloody smell to refine the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Chapter 388 – 387: Speaking The Truth After a Meal_1 Chapter 388: Chapter 387: Speaking The Truth After a Meal_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Strange, could there be another Demon Cultivator involved in Huai''an Village? All those present looked at the withered elder, completely puzzled. The Grand Elder discreetly gave a cough, transmitting a message to Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye. I know a thing or two about what''s going on in Huai''an Village. According to the Master of the Eternity Sect, he set up a slaughterhouse in Huai''an Village in Liang State, disguising puppets as villagers. Dai Bufan has been managing the Task Hall and information in place of his Master. The real manager, however, should be the Grand Elder. Although the Grand Elder likes to construct his own graves in his spare time, he doesn''t ignore everything. Both the Task Hall events and the information in Dai Bufan''s grasp are known to him, including the confession of the Master of the Eternity Sect. Lu Yang: Tao Yaoye: Dear Elder, you knew all along about what''s going on in Huai''an Village, yet you didn''t intervene as we ran about from place to place? The Grand Elder thought to himself, wasn''t I just looking for the most conspicuous way to make an entrance? How could I have made my entrance without you going to Huai''an Village? The Grand Elder had hoped that Vice Headmaster Shi would attack Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye, and that he could then make a dramatic rescue in the nick of time. Such a pity, the chance never came. At least the withered elder is giving face. The information known by the Grand Elder can''t be shared with Vice Headmaster Shi. This is not information that the Heaven''s Court should have, it could lead Vice Headmaster Shi to suspect their identities. Well then, having this ancient cultivator is a gain, so this trip wasn''t in vain, Lu Yang voluntarily says. There''s no need to remain in Huai''an Village any longer. Master Shi has been very helpful throughout this process. How about the matter of this person be left to you? Vice Headmaster Shi can''t believe his ears. Clearly, the Dark Ghost Heavenly King captured the withered elder, but he''s giving him to himself to handle. This wouldn''t that be inappropriate? Lu Yang, standing with his hands behind his back, laughed: What''s inappropriate about it? Our two Sects are in cooperation. Let''s just call it a welcome gift. You, the Jiuyou Teaching, have more information than we do, and what this ancient cultivator has to say could be more useful to you than to us at the Heaven''s Court. Vice Headmaster Shi nodded inwardly. After all, the Jiuyou Teaching still has information on other ancient cultivators. Combining that with the information from the withered elder, they could gain a better grasp of the actions of the ancient cultivators. Information on the ancient cultivators is of utmost importance. They might be able to find the ancient cultivators'' hidden treasure troves and enrich their wealth. The Heaven''s Court''s indifferent attitude towards the ancient cultivators suggests that they don''t really care about them. Just how vast is the influence of the Heaven''s Court? Does Young Master Lu intend to owe the Jiuyou Teaching a favor, or is he trying to display his power? Vice Headmaster Shi can''t understand Lu Yang''s attitude. As expected of Young Master of the Heaven''s CourtC his profound thoughts are indeed unmatched by peers of his age. Seeing that Vice Headmaster Shi understood the gist, he clasped his hands in a salute and said, In that case, much thanks. Grand Elder put away the brick-like object and handed over the withered elder to Vice Headmaster Shi. Damn, my good pillow is being used as a pillow! Fairy Eternity is discontent. She could see clearly that the object in the Grand Elder''s hand was her Immortal Treasure, the Dream Pillow. This was captured by Seek Dao Sect during the invasion by Master Liu and Master Gao, who run the barbecue shop. It can induce forced sleep. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We''ll be leaving now! Vice Headmaster Shi took out his flying boat, sealed the Cultivation Level of the withered elder, threw him onto the boat, and got underway. The Grand Elder pulled out a water-ink landscape painting from his sleeve. A waterfall in the painting rushed down for what seemed like forever. There was no sound in the painting, but when Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye saw this, they felt like they heard a sound in their ears. The Grand Elder smiled, This is a magic artifact I often use when I travel C it''s a High Mountains and Flowing Water Picture. Within the painting is a world, another type of Cave Heaven. Fourth Junior Brother drew this for me. Tao Yaoye hesitates a bit as she has not seen this kind of magic artifact before. She doesn''t know how to use it. Do we need to jump in? Lu Yang recalled, he had seen Ji Hongwen, the Senior Brother of the Fourth Elder, use a similar method before. Indeed. The Grand Elder jumps into the painting. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye follow suit and jump in as well. Just as they jump into the painting, there is a roaring sound of a waterfall. The two lift their heads and discover that they are standing next to a waterfall. The waterfall is flowing down from the sky, making countless splashes of water. The two crouch down and observe the vegetation by the riverside. The grass and trees are lush and dripping with vibrance, with dewdrops on their leaves. They can''t tell if it''s real or not. Is this just a painting, or is there another small world within the painting? Seeing their shocked expressions, the Grand Elder feels very satisfied. He has no intention to give them any explanation, and manipulates the painting to fly towards the Seek Dao Sect. Ah, it''s painting cultivation. I didn''t expect that there would be skilled practitioners amongst painters in this era, Fairy Eternity is slightly astonished. Since ancient times, there have been saints in the Confucianism Path, and many great cultivators studied painting in ancient times. Are the plants and streams within the painting real or fake? Lu Yang asked. Fake, but they''re very close to the real thing. If the spirit of vegetation were infused into it, they would become real. This skill was very rare even in our time. Can Fairy paint? Fairy Eternity waved her hand dismissively: That''s a small, poor scholar''s trick. I don''t have any interest in learning such things. Remembering something, the Grand Elder turns his head and asks, Speaking of painting, I once read a record in an ancient book. In ancient times, there were two Immortals, one a Demon Immortal and the other a Wood Immortal. The Demon Immortal was imprisoned in a painting by the Wood Immortal. This led to a great battle between the two Immortals, with Heavenly Lights radiating, shocking the universe. If it weren''t for the ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix Two Clans stepping in and mediating the battle, who knows how many stars would have been shattered. This is recorded in several ancient books to some extent. Lu Yang, you''re familiar with ancient history, have you heard of this? Lu Yang shakes his head. This is his first time hearing of it. The Demon Immortal and Wood Immortal, could they be the Qilin Immortal and Time Immortal? It''s time to use the golden finger. Fairy, have you heard of this? Fairy Eternity thought for a moment, and then suddenly exclaimed: Now I remember. One time Time Immortal ate my cooking and spoke the truth afterwards, mentioning this incident! You''re asking the right person. If you''d asked anyone else, they truly wouldn''t know! Before we go on, why does Time Immortal speak the truth after eating your meal? Fairy Eternity was surprised by Lu Yang''s question and naturally said: Isn''t this normal? After getting full and sleepy, the Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal often become drowsy after eating my food. They lie their heads against the table and they start babbling. If you ask them anything at this time, they''ll answer, and they won''t remember what they''ve said afterwards. Please continue. Fairy Eternity continued: I never cared to learn about painting cultivation, but Time Immortal did show a great interest and was quite skilled in it. Even I have trouble distinguishing the authenticity of his works. After all, he derived from the Firmament Tree and stands at the pinnacle of plant spirits. He naturally feels a connection to paper. Chapter 389 – 388: Battle Between Demon Immortal and Wood Immortal_1 Chapter 389: Chapter 388: Battle Between Demon Immortal and Wood Immortal_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . There are two essential tools for a painter, one is the immortal paper, and the other is the immortal brush. At that time, he had already attained immortality. Brushes capable of being used by immortals were rare in this world, and even the raw materials for manufacturing such brushes were lacking. Without materials, even the Yingtian Immortal couldn''t make one. For the immortal paper, he was not so worried, for he could create such paper from wood shavings he took from himself. But the brush, that was difficult. The nearest material for the brush was our hair, probably because we all belong to the human race. Our hair couldn''t be used to create an immortal brush, so his attention was focused on the Qilin Immortal. A clump of fur from the tail of the Qilin Immortal is suitable for making an immortal brush. First, he used a Semi-Immortal level brush to produce a Hundred Beasts Painting'', showcasing a group of gorgeous females in the eyes of demon beasts. He then invited the Qilin Immortal to his home to admire the painting. Seeing that the Qilin Immortal was tempted, he suggested that the Qilin Immortal could go for a try in the painting. The Qilin Immortal was overjoyed and unsuspecting. He hailed the Time Immortal as his good friend and soon fell into the trap of the Hundred Beasts Painting''. Taking advantage of the Qilin Immortal''s distraction, Time Immortal sneaked into the painting and shaved off the fur from the Qilin Immortal''s tail. Just as Time Immortal was about to use his time capability to speed up the growth of the Qilin Immortal''s tail fur to cover the theft traces, he was discovered by the Qilin Immortal. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Qilin Immortal was furious and began a brawl with the Time Immortal. Immortal Methods were used recklessly. So shocking was the fight that cultivators across several planets saw it. They were astounded. The commotion was so great that it alarmed the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes. Upon learning about their fight, the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes hurried over to ask about the cause. Of course, the Qilin Immortal couldn''t confess his lascivious intentions that led him to be fooled by the Time Immortal. He indignantly said that he was caught off guard and was imprisoned by Time Immortal in the painting. Time Immortal claimed that he just wanted to test how far he had mastered painting and used the Qilin Immortal as his practice subject, and he asked for forgiveness. Qilin Immortal said, a good attitude, I forgive you''. Time Immortal promised to give a generous gift in return. Qilin Immortal replied, we are like brothers; no need for such formalities''. Time Immortal insisted because it was the right thing to do. The geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes were amazed and curious. They requested to see the painting that trapped Qilin Immortal. Both Qilin Immortal and Time Immortal claimed the painting was destroyed during the fight. The geniuses of Dragon and Phoenix tribes didn''t give it another thought and accepted their words as truth, though they thought it was a pity. Afterwards, Time Immortal gifted the Hundred Beasts Painting'' to Qilin Immortal. And they were once again as close as brothers. Lu Yang: Such a remarkable reconciliation. Seeing Lu Yang in a daze, the Grand Elder thought he was recalling the story and added one more detail. I remember now, an ancient book mentioned that the Wood Immortal painted a Hundred Beasts Painting''. He trapped a Demon Immortal in it, and ordered the hundred beasts to attack the Demon Immortal. Do you remember that? Lu Yang thought to himself, what kind of ancient book is this? It glorifies the story far too much.'' He thought that the truth of the ancient times was best kept to himself. If this story reached the ears of the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes and they ended up beating up the Qilin Immortal again, and if the Qilin Immortal traced it back to him, his life might be in jeopardy. He shook his head blankly, I haven''t heard of such an event. Okay then. The Grand Elder didn''t doubt Lu Yang. Lu Yang was still young, and couldn''t possibly know everything. While they were talking, the Grand Elder manipulated the scroll, bringing Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye back to the sect. He himself disappeared. Old Two, stop sleeping. Do you know what I''ve been doing? The Grand Elder woke up Uncle Ba, who was asleep at the entrance of the medicinal garden. Seeing it was the Grand Elder, Uncle Ba ignored him, turned over, and went back to sleep. The Grand Elder, of course, wouldn''t let Uncle Ba sleep. He told him, I just met with the Deputy Master of the demonic sect, using the identity of Dark Ghost Heavenly King. What?! Uncle Ba immediately woke up and sat upright. Tell me what happened. Lu Yang wanted to meet with the Deputy Master of the Nine Nether Sect. He was worried about his safety and asked me to support him. He earnestly sought my assistance. Given Lu Yang is the most outstanding disciple in our sect and was begging me like this, I naturally obliged and protected him secretly. The Deputy Master of Nine Nether Sect is surnamed Shi. After meeting him, Lu Yang was cool and collected, with me backing him up. He spoke freely and easily, completely intimidating Mr. Shi. Mr. Shi revealed his discovery of an ancient cultivator''s trace and invited Lu Yang to go there. With me protecting him, Lu Yang felt confident to go anywhere in the world. Therefore, he agreed to go. Mr. Shi''s information was correct. They indeed found an ancient cultivator there who was extremely malevolent. This cultivator was using a sea of blood to refine a Ten Thousand Soul Banner. As soon as the refinement was complete, countless beasts howled, blackening the sky and deafening the ears. A menacing wind wafted about, causing terror in anyone who saw the spectacle. Even Lu Yang was scared silly and stood there, having never seen such a spectacle. Uncle Ba nodded. A Ten Thousand Soul Banner of Unification level was indeed difficult to deal with. Upon completion, it would release countless ghosts to sweep across the world. Those of an equal level would find it difficult to handle, let alone Lu Yang. It was natural for him to be scared. Moreover, it was a Ten Thousand Soul Banner comprising of demon beast souls. When the souls of demon beasts go mad, they are even fiercer than the souls of the human race. Even the weak ones who only hear the howling sound might suffer from mental confusion! Mr. Shi was fighting with the ancient cultivator until they were passionately engaged. Seeing that the enemy was formidable, I stepped in boldly. With an Immortal Treasure in my hand, I disregarded the attacks from the Ten Thousand Soul Banner and captured the cultivator. The ancient cultivator saw my high cultivation level and was terrified. He could not accept his defeat. Out of his hysteria, he asked for my identity. I stepped on him, looked down on everyone else, and slowly revealed my name. I told him I am the Protector of Heavenly Court, the Dark Ghost Heavenly King. Uncle Ba''s eyes lit up with excitement. He wished he could have been there for such a thrilling event. Grand Elder thought, I am in charge of Seek Dao Sect''s intelligence, of course I knew about Lu Yang''s outing before you did.'' Alright, I have other things to do. I can''t chat anymore. The Grand Elder left quickly, leaving behind an envious Uncle Ba. Old Three, stop farming. Do you know what I''ve been doing? Old Four, stop reading. Do you know what I''ve been doing? After bidding farewell to Lu Yang, Tao Yaoye had witnessed a significant event and realized her shortcomings. It seems like there is a long way for me to catch up with Senior Brother Lu! Senior Brother Lu remains calm even in front of those at Unification stage. He can talk about various anecdotes and cultivation philosophies at ease. How does he do it? Senior Brother Lu is experienced, handles matters calmly, and is my role model. I heard that he is particularly good at ancient history, even surpassing the elders. In that case, I''ll start by studying ancient history! Suddenly, Tao Yaoye felt an overwhelming pressure, enough to take one''s breath away. Turning her head, she saw her master smiling gently at her, sending her a message to ask about her cultivation progress. Just back from outside? How is the cultivation of Feather Transformation Immortal Body going? Tao Yaoye broke into a cold sweat. In her excitement at the chance to go out with Senior Brother Lu, she had forgotten about her Feather Transformation Immortal Body cultivation. Chapter 390 – 389 Nine Star Connection_1 Chapter 390: Chapter 389 Nine Star Connection_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, seated himself atop a giant rock imbued with Sword Qi, and opened his mouth wide, swallowing spiritual energy as he calmed his heart to practice cultivation. An endless stream of spiritual energy flowed into his body, transforming into pure spiritual essence under the operation of the Mind Seeing Method and surging within him. He slowly extended two fingers, coalescing a ten-foot long green Sword Qi at his fingertips. Go! With a swift forward motion of his finger, the green Sword Qi shot forward, piercing through three trees before disappearing half an inch into the fourth. These were not ordinary trees, but Qiulong Trees specially planted by Daoist Buyu at Sky Gate Mountain. The trees had thick roots, like dragons, and overlapping bark that resembled dragon scales. Legend states that there was once a tremendous battle in the Demon Territory involving the Long Clan. Countless True Dragons fell during the battle and their blood stained the lake red. The trees that grew on the bank of the lake were dyed in the blood of the True Dragons and underwent a transformation, acquiring the power of the True Dragons. This marks the origin of the Qiulong Tree. Qiulong Trees fetch a high price, and smaller sects would only dare to decorate their entrance with one or two. In contrast, a small forest of Qiulong Trees flourished at Sky Gate Mountain. Lu Yang opened his eyes. Looking through the three trees he had pierced, he was delighted to see that his Sword Qi managed to penetrate half an inch into the fourth tree. In the past, his Sword Qi could only pierce through three Qiulong trees, and would run out of force by the fourth, unable to even pierce the bark. Days of practice have indeed paid off! Lu Yang felt he was getting increasingly adept at using Sword Qi. His three-foot green Sword Qi twined around his fingertips as nimble as a snake. He could even use Sword Qi to clean his ears. It''s a pity that there is nobody within my realm that can rival my Swordsmanship, engaging in a debate with them would have made an interesting affair. Lu Yang shook his head regretfully. Although he hadn''t sparred in Swordsmanship with people of the same realm, the confidence brought on by the Invincible Elixir led him to believe that he was the best in Swordsmanship among his peers! Fairy Eternity silently nodded in agreement. This was the essence of invincibility! Lu Yang demonstrated the same aura that she possessed in her early years, he was indeed destined for greatness! Speaking of which, Fairy, since you and the other four created Buddhism, would you know the Buddha Land in Palm? What is Buddha Land in Palm? Fairy, haven''t you heard of this Great Divine Skill? It''s the supreme spatial Divine Ability of Buddhism, a level above the Heavenly Eye Technique, Heavenly Ear Technique and other six Divine Abilities. Buddha Land in Palm, means having a large kingdom within your palm, creating unlimited space. Even if someone possesses a great Divine Ability or is extremely fast, they cannot escape once they fall into the palm. With one palm down, it''s as if a kingdom is leaning over, it is invincible. Some even say that the Western Golden Buddha Country is, in fact, a manifestation of Buddha Land in Palm. Fairy Eternity pondered: I never heard of Buddha Land in Palm before. It should be a magic skill created later, or perhaps a skill from our time that has had its name changed. For example, I know of a Divine Ability called Universe in Palm. Within the palm lies creation. The vast galaxies are just toys within the palm, the Sun and Moon are merely two spheres of Yin and Yang, and everything else is insignificant. Perhaps Universe in Palm is Buddha Land in Palm, and the younger generations merely changed its name. I remember hearing that the Ancient Nameless One molded the vast galaxies into a continent. Perhaps it''s this move! Thinking of the Ancient Nameless One performing the Universe in Palm move made Lu Yang''s scalp tingle. Just how powerful would one have to be to randomly integrate the stars? Even the celestial calamities seemed insignificant in the face of such power from an Immortal! You know, the rotation of the stars follows a certain pattern, oh, right, you''ve never been to the cosmos, so you''ve not seen how the stars rotate. Fairy Eternity narrated with a touch of pride: I once traveled through space, watching meteorites circle around the stars, smaller stars rotating around the larger ones, and I couldn''t help but wonder, could it be that smaller objects rotate around larger objects is the rule of star movement? After observing, guessing, drafting, calculating, and verifying, I finally In the end, did you, Fairy, calculate the laws of star movement? Lu Yang interrupted, admitting that at times, the Fairy does showcase her intellect. No, Immortal Jiuchong told me that someone had already figured out this law. Lu Yang: It makes sense, one does not need to ascend to Immortality to travel to the cosmos. One can do so during the Unification stage or Transcendence Tribulation stage. If someone were determined enough, spending a couple of years observing a star would enable them to figure out the laws. And it would take even less time if one encountered a master of time magic, maybe just half an hour. Back then, our belief in astrology was popular, and one respected astrologer pointed to a certain nebula and said he had calculated that when the nine stars lined up, the star area they were in would fall into massive chaos, causing countless deaths and the destruction of the star area. And according to the rotation of the stars, that alignment of the nine stars would occur in just three years! The astrologer was named Shi Cang and he came from the Imperial Shi Clan, which had a far-reaching reputation. Half of his predictions turned out to be accurate. As you know, some cultivators believe in destiny, while others do not, so they started discussing how to deal with this calamity. Those who believed in destiny agreed with Shi Cang''s prediction and felt an urgency to relocate the people living on these stars to other stars which were livable but underpopulated. Those who didn''t believe in destiny thought it was unnecessary to have billions of living beings move based on one man''s words. Such a move would inevitably cause a significant number of deaths, and starting anew on a new star would take countless generations. Then, Fairy, do you believe in destiny? After hearing this, I directly shattered one of the deserted stars, so that the alignment of nine stars could never occur! Lu Yang silently gave a thumbs-up, admiring Fairy''s quick-thinking and audacious actions. Although I hadn''t become an Immortal at that time, shattering a couple of stars was still quite simple, she added casually. After shattering one star, I found an Array Method hidden in its core. This sparked my curiosity, and I went on to find eight other stars. These eight stars also had the same Array Method in their cores. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Based on my inference, when the nine stars lined up, the Array Methods would resonate with each other and trigger a massive explosion. This was done intentionally?! Fairy Eternity spat out hatred-filled words: Yes, it was that bastard Shi Cang! He used the name of astrology to sow chaos and gain enormous benefits. In reality, all the disasters they predicted were set up by them in secret! I was so furious that I killed Shi Cang. The Imperial Shi Clan came forward to apologize and compensate for his actions, but I was indifferent and continued killing. The Imperial Shi Clan tried to block my path to advancing to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage because I refused to give face. Still fuming, the Fairy continued: But it was futile, my talent is unique in all of history. When it''s time for me to reach the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, I will! Lu Yang gave a round of applause. The tricks and schemes of the ancient times were indeed unimaginable, with stars as the unit of their calculations, just how many people would be affected? As Lu Yang was contemplating how terrifying the hidden schemes of ancient times were, he heard Fairy Eternity asking him. By the way, would you like to learn Universe in Palm? I can teach you. Universe in Palm? Me? Lu Yang looked at his own small palm, feeling that the Fairy was expecting too much from him. Chapter 391 – 390 Learning Universe in Palm_1 Chapter 391: Chapter 390 Learning Universe in Palm_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . This Immortal believes you have a very perceptive understanding of the Dao of Space. Don''t you think? Even Heaven and Earth in an Inch'' is not something that one at your Cultivation Level could comprehend, yet you''ve managed to learn it anyway? As the leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, Fairy Eternity highly acknowledged Lu Yang''s aptitude in Space Magic Skill. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. During ancient times, if anyone received compliments from Fairy Eternity, it would mean surpassing endless fortunes and an opportunity to ascend to the heavens in one step. Lu Yang, however, did not have this realization; for he felt that Fairy Eternity had only brought him tests. If he were in ancient times, he would have been labelled as ungrateful. Fine then, let''s get started. Lu Yang thought that after practicing for such a long time, he could use the lesson as a break and to loosen up his mind. I don''t expect you to master Universe in Palm'' comprehensively. Just grasp the principles of magic skill, this can greatly benefit the implementation of other space magic skills, either in learning or in execution speed. Fairy Eternity was aware of the difficulties Lu Yang would face learning Universe in Palm, but she wanted to teach him anyway. If she wanted to teach, who could stop her? Lu Yang jumped down from the massive rock of Sword Qi and after performing three flips in mid-air with his arms spreading out, he landed smoothly. Fairy Eternity pulled Lu Yang into the Spiritual Space. In the blink of an eye, she changed his pajamas to the robe that private school master always wear, immediately making him look a bit more intelligent. Hehe, this feels right. Before I teach you, let me demonstrate it to you first! Before Lu Yang had a chance to comprehend what Fairy Eternity was about to do, he sensed that his four-room, two-hall Spiritual Space expanded infinitely, plunging into darkness. The most eye-catching objects in view were a few huge stars in front of him and spots of light in the distance which were farther stars. In front of Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity raised her hand and pressed down hard! Lu Yang looked up, his eyes squinted. The universe was too dark to see clearly, he only felt something above his head. Huh? Lu Yang found that the star above his head suddenly disappeared as if it was blocked by something! A giant hand emerged from the darkness, it filled all his sight and he couldn''t see anything beyond the palm! The lines on the giant palm were distinctly clear, the patterns of fingerprints looked like star tracks, and the stars in the palm were like grains of sand! Though Lu Yang had experienced a mountain collapse and the oppressive might of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, all of those experiences were incomparable and insignificant compared to the giant hand! Feeling suppressed, suffocating, desperate All these emotions were sprouting and frantically growing in his heart! Look carefully, this is Universe in the Palm''. As the giant hand pressed down, Lu Yang''s vision clouded over, and his consciousness faded. When he woke up, half of Fairy Eternity''s body was hovering above him. Her sparkling big eyes were closely observing Lv Yang. Did I scare you? No, you just crushed me to death. Oh, you''re right, how do you feel after witnessing the power of Universe in Palm? With a lingering fear in his heart, Lu Yang decided to remain respectful to Fairy Eternity in the future to stay safe. Can you expand my Spiritual Space? Lu Yang remembered that Fairy Eternity had complained about the constraints of his Spiritual Space before since it was too small for her to flexibly display her full ability. With her hands on her hips, Fairy Eternity pridefully replied: I can expand it temporarily. I couldn''t do it before, but after sleeping every day recently, I''ve regained some of my strength. The so-called A flower contains a world, a wood contains a life, a grass contains enlightenment, a leaf contains Buddha, a sand contains paradise, a square contains a pure land, a smile contains worldly affairs, a thought contains serenity.'' These microscopic things are indeed worlds. Universe in Palm is derived from this concept. The world lies in the palm of the hand, an infinitely vast Great Era! Lu Yang seemed to have realized something. He heard that the Buddhism highly valued Space Magic Skill, perhaps it was originated from this kind of concept. If you want to practice the Universe in Palm, you have to start with contemplation. Contemplate yourself as the Great Era. Simultaneously, you have to contemplate the real Great Era, every detail of the world should appear in your mind, in order to construct a real world inside your mind. Combining internal and external aspects, reversing space, infinity in a mustard seed If you can comprehend the meaning of this sentence, you''re almost able to display Universe in Palm. Fairy Eternity explained the principles of Universe in Palm in detail. When it came to the profound parts, she carefully broke them down into several points, interpreting from various angles, striving for Lu Yang to learn Universe in Palm at that moment. Alright, I''ve said enough. You try it. Fairy Eternity raised her foot and kicked Lu Yang out of the Spiritual Space. His consciousness returned to reality, Lu Yang steadied his mind, and began to recall what Fairy Eternity had taught him. Internal and external combination, that is, to combine the imagined object with reality The infinite great is the infinitely small, the transformation of big and small is the essence of Space Magic Skill Lu Yang stretched out his palm and observed the palm lines. Perhaps the palm lines did correspond to the star tracks? He poured his spiritual essence into his eyes, temporarily enhancing his eyesight. He saw the deeper part of the palm lines, which were epithelial cells. All tissues composed of cells, they were very similar to the human body. Could cells be regarded as alternative beings? There were countless cells in his hand, didn''t that mean there were countless beings in his hand? Is this the meaning of the saying A flower contains a world''? Lu Yang frowned and pondered, integrating what he had learned with Fairy Eternity''s lessons, gradually figured out Buddhism''s concept, or the fundamental principles of Universe in Palm. The Fairy has already demonstrated that the Universe is the World, Universe in Palm is the world in the palm, it is the utmost form of Space magic skills, both offensive and defensive Lu Yang muttered to himself, flipping his palm over and over again. Enlightenment dawned in his mind, as if a ray of morning light had pierced through the fog in his heart, unmasking the veil of the legendary Divine Ability! So that''s how it works Lu Yang stood up, brushed off the dirt on his body, the corner of his mouth curved into a confident smile. I''ve learned it. Fairy Eternity appeared, she thought Lu Yang had given up and consoled him: It''s okay, even if you didn''t manage to learn it, understanding the principles is enough. Once your Cultivation Level rises to a certain extent, you will be able to learn. Wait, did you just say you''ve learned it''? Fairy Eternity stared at Lu Yang in astonishment. Universe in Palm requires great power to sustain. I don''t have enough spiritual essence to maintain it for a long time, but as an Invincible Elixir, I store five to ten times more spiritual essence than others at the same level. I can barely manage to perform it for an instant! Lu Yang closed his eyes, his body turning into a furnace, visualizing the appearance of the world. Ordinary people wouldn''t be able to achieve this, but he possessed the memories of his past life. He understood what the universe looked like and had the demonstration of Fairy Eternity as a model. These factors together allowed him to perform Universe in Palm! Lu Yang spread his palm, his palm as flat as possible, he circulated the spiritual essence inside his body madly and let out a shout. Universe in Palm! Fairy Eternity observed with curiosity, she saw that there really was a world appearing on Lu Yang''s palm, with stars orbiting inside like a universe! He has actually managed to perform it Wait, why do I feel the space in his palm seems so small? The length and width are only about one to two miles, and the stars inside are pitifully small? So how is it? Have I mastered it? Lu Yang looked proudly at Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity had an odd expression on her face. If it were said that she performed Universe in Palm, then what Lu Yang performed was Village in the Palm? Chapter 392 – 391 Poison Pill is Inseparable from Family_1 Chapter 392: Chapter 391 Poison Pill is Inseparable from Family_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . So, have I successfully mastered it? What you have learned Fairy Eternity struggled with her limited vocabulary, finding it difficult to answer Lu Yang''s question. It seems like Universe in Palm, but the scale is a bit off. Fairy Eternity gestured with her hands: It''s only the size of a village, you should call this skill Village in the Palm. Lu Yang glanced at the small space in his palm, indeed, it was not very large. He disliked the name Village in the Palm and argued: How can you call it a village? Although the space is small, it is still a universe. Look, there are even stars rotating, it should be called Mini Universe in Palm! Fairy Eternity sneered at Lu Yang''s argument: Give me a break, a bunch of sand whirling around is not the same as stars. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She blew a breath toward Lu Yang''s palm, causing the star-shaped sand to scatter, disappearing without a trace. Realizing he couldn''t fool her, Lu Yang reluctantly conceded: Fine, let''s call it Village in the Palm, at least it''s still a space magic skill. Lu Yang quickly put aside the issue of naming the skill and began exploring how to cast Village in the Palm. If Universe in Palm can squash a whole world, making it impossible to resist, then Village in the Palm should be able to do the same! Lu Yang mimicked Fairy Eternity, pressing down with his right hand. Village in the Palm! Boom! A huge hand descended from the sky, the size of a village, full of oppressive power, the mental shock more intense than the actual one! The hand had not yet descended when it began to fade, disappearing out of sight. Huff, huff Lu Yang gasped for breath, opening his mouth wide to swallow spiritual energy, like a drowning person desperate for air. He didn''t purposefully disperse Village in the Palm, his own spiritual essence simply couldn''t maintain the spell''s status. Just one strike had depleted his spiritual essence. This move is too advanced for you currently, Fairy Eternity shook her head. Even a childish Universe in Palm was not something a cultivator in the mid-stage of the Golden Core stage could cast. But then again, if he could completely cast this move without interruption, none in the Golden Core stage could resist! Even a genius at the Golden Core stage would have no hope of blocking it! Lu Yang quickly found a solution: Perhaps I could swallow elixirs while casting Village in the Palm. He sat cross-legged, spending half an hour stabilizing his condition, adjusting his mood, and started over. He took out his gourd of pills, all filled with Great Recovery Pills, something he had been familiar with since childhood. Lu Yang poured out a Great Recovery Pill from the gourd, held it in his mouth, and cast Village in the Palm again. Just like before, the palm faded and disappeared before it had fully descended, leaving Lu Yang exhausted on the ground. No good, a single Great Recovery Pill is not enough. Half an hour passed, Lu Yang swallowed three Great Recovery Pills and cast Village in the Palm again. The giant hand disappeared again halfway through. Three pills aren''t enough? Lu Yang gritted his teeth, wondering how many Great Recovery Pills would be needed for a successful casting. Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten Finally, Lu Yang concludedhe needed to stuff his mouth full of Great Recovery Pills. This led to another problemif he filled his mouth with pills, he couldn''t swallow them. If he swallowed them slowly, he wouldn''t be able to recover in time. That''s right, I can ask the Seventh Elder for help! The Seventh Elder was the top pill master in the Central Continent, he would surely be able to refine an elixir that could quickly recover spiritual essence! Moreover, since Lu Yang had gifted the Seventh Elder a Herbal Celestial Grass that possessed spiritual intellect, the elder had volunteered to help Lu Yang refine three batches of elixirs! No time to waste! Lu Yang found the Seventh Elder, who was in the process of refining pills. The fragrance of the elixirs filled the air, indicating they were not poisonous. Haha, my carefully refined Breakthrough Pill is finally complete! The Seventh Elder laughed heartily, the creation of a unique elixir gave him a strong sense of accomplishment. Congratulations, Seventh Elder! Seeing this scene, Lu Yang raised his hand in celebration. He had been standing not far away, not disturbing the Seventh Elder''s refining. He only approached after the refining was completed. Ah, Lu Yang, it''s a pity that you are at the Golden Core stage, otherwise you could have tried my newly refined Breakthrough Pill. This pill is unmatched in its kind! Lu Yang hesitated. From the Seventh Elder''s words, it seemed that consuming this pill could promote one to the Golden Core stage. As far as Lu Yang knew, such pills had been around for a long time. Seventh Elder waved his hand: The pills refined by those common people can never be compared to mine. The Breakthrough Pills they produce are crudely made and devoid of beauty. Lu Yang cautiously asked, So, the pill that you crafted The Breakthrough Pills produced by the outside world merely allow cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage to advance to the Golden Core Stage, the effect is too average! The Breakthrough Pills I crafted not only can raise cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Core Stage, but can also downgrade cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage to the Golden Core Stage! Lu Yang: Lu Yang felt there was a reason why the Seventh Elder''s reputation outside wasn''t very good. Although it''s said that there''s no distinction between medicine and poison, pill masters are more or less proficient in the knowledge of poison. However, it is quite rare to see someone like the Seventh Elder, who has balanced the development of both medicine and poison. Lu Yang still remembered the first time he came to Elixir Cauldron Peak, when he was fainted by the smell of the elixirs. Under the leadership of the Seventh Elder, each Senior Brother and Sister on Elixir Cauldron Peak was proficient in both, and their skills were not inferior to the mainstream elixir-makers. Despite refining so-called elixirs, they could not guarantee that their products were absolutely non-toxic, perfectly embodying the principle that there is no distinction between pill and poison. Providing that we''ve met is fate, here''s one for you. The Seventh Elder flicked a green-veined pill into Lu Yang''s bosom with his middle finger. What do you need from me? Well, I just learned a new magic skill. It consumes a lot of mana. When I exhausted all my mana halfway through, I was forced to interrupt the casting. I tried to cast the spell while consuming Great Recovery Pills, but the recovery speed of the Great Recovery Pill couldn''t match my mana consumption rate. So, I was hoping you could refine an elixir to help me recover my mana quickly. Hmm, there have been similar cases to yours before, it''s not difficult to refine an elixir for it. Come, let me check your meridians. Seventh Elder gripped Lu Yang''s wrist and was slightly surprised: When I was at your level, I didn''t have such a vast reservoir of spiritual energy. It doesn''t make sense. With your spiritual energy pool, you should be able to cast any spell without exhaustion. Oh, it''s normal for cultivators to have secrets. For example, Old Nine has an Ancient ferocious beast sealed within him, and when Old Four was young, he used to hide a bunch of erotic paintings under his bed. Lu Yang felt that these secrets were not limited to cultivators. It''s not that I don''t want to tell you, it''s just a bit complicated to explain. I''ll show you. Lu Yang was not afraid to reveal the existence of Fairy Eternity. After all, everyone would assume that Eldest Senior Sister had taught him himself. Lu Yang went to an open space, slapped his palm down, and a giant palm descended from the sky, blocking out the sun and shrouding the mountain tops. The palm wind was startling and made the green grass lie flat. The giant hand disappeared in midair. After witnessing this, the Seventh Elder''s pupils slightly contracted, moved. He had never seen such a spell. Judging by the momentum just now, this spell should not be something that a cultivator at Golden Core stage can cast. Lu Yang being able to cast it already went against the norm. What a formidable spell, what is its name!? Lu Yang replied seriously: Ancient Lost Technique, inherited by the immortals, great divine ability, Village in the Palm. The Seventh Elder turned his head in surprise and looked at Lu Yang. Why did the spell''s name seem to contradict its prefix? Chapter 393 – 392: Amazing Power_1 Chapter 393: Chapter 392: Amazing Power_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Think of it as a magic skill I created myself, Lu Yang did not elaborate, mainly because it''s hard to explain. Seventh Elder did not delve too much into this matter. After observing Lu Yang employ this magic skill once, he figured out the proportions of the elixir that should be mixed for Lu Yang. He made some calculations, nodded: Wait for a moment, the elixir will be ready soon. Seventh Elder took out a scoop, without any thought, he randomly picked out herbs from the medicine cabinet, no weighing needed. He simply walked around the cabinet once, the scoop was full of medicinal materials, neatly divided into five portions following the order of refining. Then he stomped his foot, sparks of fire leaped out, merging into a blooming lotus of flames! Is this all True Fire? Lu Yang was taken aback, recalling the wall full of True Fire collected by Fifth Elder. Lu Yang thought to himself, Fifth Elder said he collected these True Fires while traveling around, using every resource available. The Seventh Elder must have done the same. Does the Seek Dao Sect have a tradition of its disciples traveling the world? Seeing Lu Yang staring blankly, Seventh Elder casually explained, I robbed these True Fires from Old Five. Lu Yang: Seventh Elder started the fire and lit the furnace. Three flames rose and fell under the three-legged furnace, igniting roaring flames. The bottom of the furnace was heated to a glowing red, and from quite a distance, Lu Yang could feel the heat waves transmitted by the three True Fires. The five portions of medicinal materials were tossed into the furnace as per their medicinal properties. In the blink of an eye, they dissolved into a thick concoction, emitting waves of Elixir Fragrance which felt heavenly when breathed in. Besides the elixir, there was also a small mass of black liquid. With the continuous addition of medicinal materials, the black liquid gradually grew, changing from black to green, emanating the same Elixir Fragrance. Seventh Elder clapped his hands together, and with a clanging sound, the door of the furnace closed. Lu Yang could no longer see the changes of the elixir, he could only smell the increasingly rich Elixir Fragrance. What a fascinating refining method, even the excess residue in the medicinal materials can be transformed into other elixirs, and the quality isn''t low, Fairy Eternity was slightly surprised, among all the Unification Stage people she had met, none of them could perform at Seventh Elder''s level. Open! Seventh Elder shouted, the furnace opened. One by one, the elixirs adorned with Elixir Clouds flew out, falling into the golden plates prepared earlier, making clear, crisp sounds. This is a pill formula I created temporarily based on your body characteristics and the way you use your magic skills. I call it the Revitalizing Pill. I''m not sure about its effectiveness, you can try it, Seventh Elder flicked one towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang walked outside, put a Revitalizing Pill in his mouth, activated his spiritual essence, and cast Village in the Palm. The sky suddenly darkened, and a giant hand as huge as a village descended from above. His spiritual essence was drained, normally he would fail at this step, but this time it was different, the Revitalizing Pill turned into a warm current, timely replenishing the consumed spiritual essence, allowing the giant hand to continue falling. Boom The giant hand fell heavily, causing a gust of wind, the dust flew up, and Lu Yang himself was almost swept away by the wind! This was just the backlash! Lu yang wouldn''t dare to imagine the kind of impact one would face standing directly under the palm! The ground sunk, and the giant hand gradually disappeared, leaving a huge handprint pit on the ground. The land of the Elixir Cauldron Peak was imbued with spirituality, the recessed part slowly rebounded, restoring its original state. Lu Yang was exhausted, his mouth was parched and his tongue was scorched, but a smile was brimming over his face. He had finally completely executed it once. The power of this move was greater than he had imagined. Seventh Elder was standing by watching, very satisfied with his concocted elixir: Just as I expected, a single pill contains just enough spiritual essence for you to execute a palm strike. If the spiritual essence was any stronger, your body wouldn''t be able handle it. The power of this strike, I''m afraid I wouldn''t have been able to withstand it even when I was at the Golden Core Stage. Seventh Elder put the remaining Revitalizing Pills into the gourd and labeled it to avoid confusion with other gourds before tossing it to Lu Yang. The two green elixir left on the golden plate were picked up by Seventh Elder: There were some ingredients in the medicinal materials that were unnecessary, I turned them into these two elixirs. If you consume them, they will cause you to have a severe stomachache and dissolve your soul for seven days, do you want them? Lu Yang shook his head forcefully, fearing it would be too late to refuse. He returned to Sky Gate Mountain, and counted the number of Revitalizing Pills. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seven pills, plus the one I just ate, that makes eight in total. This is a good thing, I can rely on them to execute Village in the Palm! Actually, Village in the Palm is more than just an attack skill, Fairy Eternity reminded him. How so? Village in the Palm is a spatial magic skill, containing an actual village. It can be used for storage and for carrying people. The Universe in Palm does not only refer to the palm being able to grow as big as the world, it literally contains a world within, with infinite space. Really? Lu Yang was surprised. Storing objects was not a problem, any Storage Ring could do it. However, carrying people was difficult, it required special Storage Rings, generally only needed by cultivators who tamed Demon Beasts. Let''s test its storage function first. Lu Yang pulled out the Green Peak Sword and Dark Moon Sword from his Identity Jade, with a slight pull from his hand, the two priceless swords disappeared. Lu Yang spread his hands, space was formed on its own in the palm of his hand. The two precious swords shrank to almost invisible size, stored in his palm. To store items, I need to continuously execute Village in the Palm, but this method consumes very little. Even without taking the Great Recovery Pill, I can continuously execute it for a quarter of an hour! Lu Yang felt the speed of spiritual essence consumption, it was slower than he had thought. Lu Yang wandered around Sky Gate Mountain. When he saw a big stone, he sucked it up. When he saw a branch, he sucked it up. When he saw a fruit, he sucked it up. All the items he touched were sucked into his palm, and he was having a lot of fun. How am I supposed to experiment with its carrying people function? Lu Yang looked around. Sky Gate Mountain has everything but people. He can''t possibly go down the mountain and randomly pick a Senior Brother or Senior Sister to suck up. I''ve got it! Lu Yang descended the mountain, heading towards the Hundred Fragrance Building, and purchased a duck from the back kitchen. Let''s try sucking up a duck. Lu Yang Sucked at the duck, after it pecked his finger, it disappeared and entered the spatial palm. Watching the duck hopping around in his palm, Lu Yang contemplated: If a duck can be stored, it means a person can also be stored wait, can it store me? Lu Yang stared at his palm, eager to try, unable to suppress the impulse to experiment. The path to immortality is difficult. We, as cultivators, should dare to try new things. We can''t flinch! Fairy Eternity was about to stop him, but Lu Yang had already slapped himself on the forehead. Yun Zhi left Captive Peak after hearing about the life of Heavenly Calamity Sovereign. She had been out for over half a month, she didn''t know whether Junior Brother Lu had been practicing diligently. The Great Era was about to arrive, and various forces were ready to make their move. The most urgent task was to quickly improve their cultivation level. Junior Brother Lu was sensible and obedient, knowing the priority of urgency, so he must be practicing diligently. When she returned to Sky Gate Mountain, she saw that Lu Yang had completely disappeared, leaving only half an arm. The severed part of the arm was being swallowed by the palm. The palm wanted to continue swallowing the arm, but because of the structure of the body, it could not succeed. The palm and the arm, connected into a circle, was spinning at high speed in the air. Yun Zhi: ? What kind of cultivation method was this? Chapter 394 – 393 Lu Yangs Patent Fee_1 Chapter 394: Chapter 393 Lu Yang''s Patent Fee_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Yun Zhi, as the most knowledgeable about the Way and Its Laws in this era, owes not only to her extraordinary talent in this respect but also to her intensive reading of classics in the Scripture Pavilion and her deep understanding of various doctrines. Theoretically, even if she couldn''t use a magic skill, she should have heard about it. Yun Zhi watch Lu Yang''s still spinning arm in silence, recalling what she has seen and heard, she could not fathom which magic skill her junior brother was practicing. She exhaled lightly, stepped forward, grabbed Lu Yang''s wrist, and pulled him out from the midst of his spinning. Huff-Huff-Huukh- After Lu Yang emerged, he swayed dizzily. Everyone seemed to be shifting, round and round the room spun, his mind all muddled, he was unable to maintain his balance and leaned on the Qiulong Tree trunk, retching. Golden Core Stage cultivators can avoid the dizziness brought on by rotation by adjusting their organs, but that requires training. Not like Lu Yang, who started spinning wildly without even a moment to adjust. Creating a space in your palm, are you learning a Divine Ability similar to Buddha Land in Palm? Yun Zhi caught a hint. Lu Yang closed his eyes, steadied his body, and rested his forehead against the tree, finally feeling a bit better. Yes, it''s Universe in Palm which Fairy Eternity taught me. I''ve only learned the basics. Thinking of Lu Yang''s ability to learn, Yun Zhi had a rough guess of what had just happened. Mid-stage of the Golden Core Stage, not bad at all. It seemed his junior brother had been practicing diligently in her absence. Whoo Yun Zhi gently blew a breath towards Lu Yang. Just like a spring breeze sweeping across his face, Lu Yang instantly felt his mind clear and return to normal. Eldest Senior Sister, you''re back? Mhm. Lu Yang glared at Fairy Eternity, who was enjoying the spectacle in the Spiritual Space. He looked at Eldest Senior Sister, who no sooner arrives than helping him get out of the dizziness, then looked at her, the longer he''s been spinning, the more enjoyment she had! Fairy Eternity turned her head away guiltily. At first, she wanted to stop Lu Yang, but as she watched him spinning, she found it quite amusing and couldn''t look away. Go ask about my patent fees! Lu Yang wasn''t going to let Fairy Eternity go easily. He actively allowed Fairy Eternity to possess him. Fairy Eternity wanted to struggle a little, but Lu Yang was so resolute. Reluctantly, she possessed him. Miss Yun, did you finish questioning the Transcendence Tribulation Stage practitioner from the Great Yu? Fairy Eternity plucked up her courage to speak; she decided to adopt a roundabout strategy. I did, and there were some gains. The person standing behind him was the second Imperial Teacher of the Great Yu Dynasty. His exact Cultivation Level is unclear, but the second Imperial Teacher had assigned him to investigate the power and purpose of State Destiny of the Great Xia Dynasty. Only then did he send two ancient Unification Stage and the Governor of Qingzhou for a confrontation. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Had it not been for Junior Brother urging me to come over, he would have been successful. The implementation of the Imperial Teacher system in the dynasty of Great Yu was one of the root causes leading to the demise of Great Yu. Undeniably though, at the time when Great Yu was first established, the Imperial Teacher system proved to be crucial. More so, the first two Imperial Teachers, both prodigious talents, were able to stabilize the dynasty, thus strengthening Great Yu. The first two Imperial Teachers hold crucial roles in the Great Yu Dynasty, and through word of mouth, they have almost reached a godlike status. It''s a pity that the second Imperial Teacher maintains only one-line contact with him, so he isn''t clear about the whereabouts of the second Imperial Teacher. As for how many Great Yu''s Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators have awakened, he is also uncertain. However, based on the tasks assigned to him by the second Imperial Teacher, he inferred that there should be at least one other Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator that was awakened in Great Yu, apart from him. He has quite a bit of information about the Unification Stage of Great Yu, which has been handed over to Junior Brother Dai and the Luoshui Guards of the Great Xia to handle. But these Unification Stage practitioners from Great Yu are very cautious, possibly alert to the situation of the Qingzhou grand ceremony, already fled. Exactly how many can be caught now depends on luck. According to his statement, the most dangerous person under him is the Tomb Bone True Monarch. Although his cultivation is ordinary, he possesses a broken Ten Thousand Soul Banner. The Ten Thousand Soul Banner was originally intact, but he failed to keep it safe during his slumber. The Ten Thousand Soul Banner gradually decayed over the long Suiyue, and fierce ghosts escaped from the banner, plaguing the world. During the thirty thousand years history of the Great Xia, ghost troubles'' occurred once in Liang State. Fierce Ghosts ran rampant, making life miserable for the people, leaving no one daring to go out at night. As a result, the entire Liang State was haunted, the Imperial Court had to dispatch a large number of personnel to suppress the ghost troubles. Regrettably, the Imperial Court then was unaware of the message of the ancient cultivators'' awakening. They did not consider this aspect, and the cause of the ghost troubles remained uninvestigated. That ghost trouble should have been caused by the Tomb Bone True Monarch''s Ten Thousand Soul Banner. The timeline is roughly accurate. Tomb Bone True Monarch is currently repairing the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. He needs a massive amount of bloody aura and vengeful spirits to complete the repair. To obtain a massive bloody aura and vengeful spirits, killing is inevitable. If he is repairing the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, it means he''s found a place that generates bloody aura and vengeful spirits, yet we have not received any information. If we cannot find him as soon as possible, by the time the Ten Thousand Soul Banner is repaired, even if we can catch him, it will be too late. He will make a last-ditch effort and ruin the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. The fierce ghosts will come out of the banner and wreak havoc across an entire state. By the end of the conversation, Yun Zhi''s tone had an unusual touch of heaviness. Lu Yang: Fairy Eternity: Why does this Tomb Bone True Monarch sound so familiar? Fairy Eternity hesitated a moment before asking, What does this Tomb Bone True Monarch look like? The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign had already handed over the likenesses of his subordinates. Yun Zhi snapped her fingers and a wisp of smoke billowed out, slowly forming into an old face that Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity found highly recognizable. A thin and shriveled old man, who looked like he hadn''t had a decent meal in days, wielded a broken banner. It really is him! exclaimed Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity in unison. You know him? Yun Zhi was puzzled. Tomb Bone True Monarch was a cultivator from Great Yu, who had always hidden in the dark. The specific state he was hiding in had not yet been confirmed. How could these two have seen him? Fairy Eternity put on an air of profound insight, as if she were some strategist of far-sighted wisdom. She made pressing gestures with her hand, as if calculating something, but looking more like someone in the throes of a manic episode. I calculated that there was a demon cultivating in Liang State, so I ordered my subordinate Dark Ghost Heavenly King to join forces with the Nine Nether Sect to suppress the demons and find this monster. Once captured, I gave it to the Nine Nether Sect as a symbol of friendship between our two sects! Yun Zhi has roughly translated this as Grand Elder and Vice Headmaster Shi, unaware of the situation, had already captured Tomb Bone True Monarch, with Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity as mere spectators. The exact process didn''t matter, just catching him was enough. Yun Zhi saluted, Fairy Eternity''s planning is incredible. Fairy Eternity was pleased with herself, she glanced provocatively at Lu Yang. There is one more trivial matter concerning Lu Yang. I would like to ask you, she said. Please go ahead, senior. Lu Yang applied for a patent for flying cars, and Fifth Elder Xiao Wu said that the patent fee had been handed over to you. Why haven''t you given the patent fee to Lu Yang? Fairy Eternity was not the least bit polite to the headmaster of Heaven''s Court Sect, as she was the ruler of the Heavenly Court. It seemed Yun Zhi had thought up of something, her tone was calm. So, it''s about that. Why haven''t I given it to Lu Yang? I forgot. Chapter 395 – 394: The Treasury of Seek Dao Sect_1 Chapter 395: Chapter 394: The Treasury of Seek Dao Sect_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Yun Zhi had indeed forgotten about the patent fee. The Seek Dao Sect had two main sources of income; one was the patent fee from Hundred Refinement Peak, and the other was the elixir fee from Elixir Cauldron Peak. Both combined could support almost half of the sect''s operation. Each month, the Fifth Elder and the Seventh Elder had to pay a portion of the spirit stones they collected to her, Acting Sect Master Yun Zhi, notably, the Fifth Elder paid several types of patent fees, among which were those that belonged to Lu Yang. Yun Zhi had overlooked this oblivious. She flipped through the account book and found Lu Yang''s patent fees. There are two months'' worth of patent fees for the flying car, a total of 110,000 spirit stones. The flying car, being a recent invention, had yet to gain popularity. The initial patent fee wasn''t considerable. Let''s go to the treasury to retrieve it. Lu Yang''s patent fee had been confiscated, hence it was necessary to withdraw it from the public account. The treasury? Both Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were surprised, they didn''t expect the Seek Dao Sect to have a treasury. But on second thought, even a rather poor place like the Nine Nether Sect had a treasury, so it made sense for the Seek Dao Sect to have one. If not, where would the sect store their funds? It''s just that Lu Yang had never been exposed to it before. Is it far? It''s located on Sky Gate Mountain. Yun Zhi walked down a winding pathway, then through a pine forest. This place had once been used for imprisoning Daoist Buyu. Walking around 200 meters from the pine forest, they finally arrived. It''s here. Under Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity''s gazes, Yun Zhi gently tapped on a stone wall. The stone wall turned into cracks and suddenly shattered, scattering around. This is it. Lu Yang was surprised. He hadn''t expected the treasury to be located at Sky Gate Mountain, more surprisingly, alertly, the treasury that was supposed to be the root of the sect and ordinarily being guarded by an elder, and protected by an array method for safety, didn''t have even a door guard at the Seek Dao Sect''s treasury? Even if the Seek Dao Sect was protected by a big protective array and not afraid of external enemies, wouldn''t they be afraid of insiders sneaking into the treasury? The Eldest Senior Sister wasn''t staying on Sky Gate Mountain all the time either, she also had her occasions to go out. Fairy Eternity chuckled, Who said there''s no guard? Who is it? Fairy Eternity laughed mischievously and scrupulously did not respond to any questions from Lu Yang. Both of them, sharing one body, entered the treasury amidst their bantering and closed their mouths. In the treasury, there were all sorts of treasures that Lu Yang had never seen before; some were heaven and earth treasures, and others were refined artifacts. The functionality and grade of these items were unclear. Fairy Eternity recognized all of them. The landscape painting contains the entire land. It''s the work of a great painter and serves to stabilize the kingdom. It is also known for being ancient and terming with the state destiny. It possibly belongs to the glorious Great Yu Dynasty. Can you see the red-colored small tripod? It was forged from Blood Stripe Iron, which can be found in extremely harmful environments such as the deep sea, glacier origin, and the deepest part of a star nucleus a natural creation. Some people even say the bloody pattern on the iron is the blood of the god, which is overexaggerated. Blood Stripe Iron is rare worldwide and generally used for offense. Even the size of a fingernail could cause a battle among the adepts at the Unification stage, not to mention such a huge piece. Look at this fruit, despite its transparent and jade-like appearances, it is indeed a fruit named Qingming Jade Fruit. One such fruit can turn a mixed five-element spirit root into the pure single spirit root, and it is up to you to decide what spirit root it will be. Essence of ocean soul named ocean soul crystal Shield forged from Xuanhuang Qi These are all great stuff. Fairy Eternity seemed slightly surprised as the treasures stored in the treasury were beyond her expectations. A stockpile only second to Immortals. Despite being the head of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, she was the poorest among them. With fewer planets and smaller territories resulting in fewer tributes, sometimes she even had to play dead to cheat for money. Even then, she was richer than Seek Dao Sect! Apart from the Five Immortals in ancient times, there were numerous individuals who managed to reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. These individuals established large and small forces of their own. The cache of the Seek Dao Sect was comparable to the largest force existing among those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Lu Yang spoke with a hint of pride, The Seek Dao Sect has been standing tall for 120,000 years, having been guided by Daoist Xiantian, the sect founder; Celestial Master Guiyuan, the pioneer of the concept of Immortal Sects; Vast Sea Daoist Lord, the revitalizer of the sect; it''s not surprising we have these treasures! Fairy Eternity thought for a moment and accepted the claim. After hearing Lu Yang''s prideful beat, Yun Zhi reminded, Our Seek Dao Sect wasn''t this rich before. Vast Sea Daoist Lord had his reign 50,000 years ago, the wealth from his reign wouldn''t last till now, and there was also a period of recession in the sect about two or three thousand years ago. To keep the sect operating normally, we consumed quite a number of treasures. Most of the treasures you see now were tricked from the Nine Nether Sect about 900 years ago. Lu Yang: This was merely the outer ring of the treasury. Yun Zhi guided the two deeper into the treasury. The further they went in, the more valuable the treasures appeared. When they reached about halfway into the treasury, Yun Zhi stopped. On either side were two mountains piled up with top-grade spirit stones. Yun Zhi dug out ten high-grade spirit stones from the mountains of top-grade spirit stones. The valuable high-grade spirit stones seemed insignificant among the mountains of top-grade spirit stones as if they were impurities. Ten high-grade spirit stones were equivalent in market value to 100,000 low-grade spirit stones. However, that was the market price. In actual transactions, exchanging low-grade spirit stones for high-grade spirit stones would have an excess cost. Roughly ten high-grade spirit stones could convert into 110,000 low-grade spirit stones. The control over Lu Yang''s body was now in the hands of Fairy Eternity. As Yun Zhi handed over the high-grade spirit stones, she noticed that Fairy Eternity was staring blankly into the depths of the treasury. She realized that she had underestimated the Seek Dao Sect''s resources. It could possibly be more valuable than her personal treasure trove! If the outer ring of the treasury was filled with materials and weapons for those at the Unification stage and the Transcendance Tribulation stage, then the two mountains of the top-grade spirit stones marked a clear dividing line. The inner part of the treasury was filled with semi-immortal level magic artifacts, talismans, and heaven and earth treasures that could be used by those at the semi-immortal level! At the furthest depths of the treasury, there was a faint glow. It wasn''t clear what it was, but Fairy Eternity couldn''t determine what it was. But from its aura, it seemed like an unformed Dao fruit never seen before. No, this aura was stronger than that of a Dao fruit Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy? Fairy? Lu Yang called out twice before Fairy Eternity came back to her senses. What happened? he asked curiously. Nothing, I was just thinking that your sect''s resources barely match my title of being the number one for tens of thousands of years! Fairy Eternity held her head high, full of confidence. Leaving the treasury, Fairy Eternity handed the control over Lu Yang''s body back to him and he instantly turned pale. Damn, I was constantly using the Village in the Palm skill! Despite the fact that maintaining the Village in the Palm skill did not consume much spiritual essence, it couldn''t even support being used for a prolonged period. He quickly canceled the skill and emptied the items in his palm, stones, branches, a duck quacking Looking at the duck that was flapping its wings and flying around, Lu Yang fell silent. Having Fairy Eternity on Sky Gate Mountain was troublesome enough; he couldn''t possibly adopt a duck now, could he? When night fell, the smell of roast duck filled the air. After a struggle, Lu Yang first won the battle against the duck, then against Fairy Eternity and finally earned the right to cook. He brought the roasted duck that he had prepared to Yun Zhi, who had been patiently waiting for a while. Chapter 396 – 395: The Enemy Infiltrating Seek Dao Sect!_1 Chapter 396: Chapter 395: The Enemy Infiltrating Seek Dao Sect!_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Fairy Eternity is the premier immortal cook of all times, her dishes can be considered as heavenly delicacies, and widely acclaimed. Lu Yang, as the second-in-command of the immortals, was fortunate not to have received the inheritance of an immortal; he started from scratch and figured out his own unique way of cooking. The duck he roasted could be called Lu Roast Duck. The Lu Roast Duck was golden-brown, its aroma tantalizing. The skin was crispy, the meat tender. The bone and the meat were a light yellow color. One bite and the juices would flow out, the flavor was thick and beautiful, leaving a lingering aroma in your mouth. The senior sister and junior brother enjoyed the delicious roast duck, chewing slowly and savoring each mouthful. Lu Yang was so engrossed that he acted as if he hadn''t heard Fairy Eternity''s request. Let me taste it! Let me try it, just one bite, one bite only. Fairy Eternity, seeing Lu Yang enjoying the roast duck with a blissful look on his face, wanted to try it as well. However, Lu Yang was unmoved and totally ignored her request, causing her to stomp her foot in frustration. Night fell, and a figure quietly appeared at the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect. The dark figure stepped forward boldly, the two disciples on guard at the entrance seemed to not see him and allowed the dark figure to infiltrate. He passed through the entrance, arrived at the bamboo forest, knowing that the territory was guarded by the River Spirit, dared not to take it lightly. He held his breath, cautiously entered the Seek Dao Sect. The dark figure seemed very familiar with Seek Dao Sect, knowing where the guards were stationed, and how not to be discovered by them. He trod in mysterious footsteps, carefully bypassing the River Spirit''s surveillance and passed through the bamboo forest, entering the inner part of the Seek Dao Sect. Humph, Seek Dao Sect is nothing great! The dark figure sneered, his eyes cold, looking down on Seek Dao Sect. After he passed through the bamboo forest, a dense fog rose above the babbling brook, the vapor took the shape of the River Spirit, silently watching the dark figure''s retreating figure without uttering a word. Behind the bamboo forest was the mountain where the Task Hall was located, which could be considered the entrance of the inner gate of Seek Dao Sect. The dark figure cast a wary glance at the Task Hall, becoming more cautious, daring not to slack off at all. This infiltration into Seek Dao Sect is to steal the secret magic skills of Seek Dao Sect, a secret operation, not to be discovered by anyone! The main person in charge of the Task Hall now is Dai Bufan. Given Dai Bufan''s cultivation level, he has no hope of detecting my presence. After all, his cultivation level is insufficient, and he is inexperienced, far inferior to his master Qin Jiunian. What I fear is that old fellow Qin Jiunian might also be there. Although he is annoying, his cultivation level is indeed high and he might be able to detect me! He should not be there. That old fellow is fond of building tombs and is often not at the Task Hall. The dark figure, with fear and trepidation, passed through the mountain where the Task Hall was located without anyone stopping him. Lucky, that old bastard Qin Jiunian wasn''t around. After passing the Task Hall, the dark figure boldly moved around the interior of Seek Dao Sect. He was very confident in his stealthy skills which would even go unnoticed by the elders! Indeed, he was walking around as if he were invisible. Even when he walked shoulder to shoulder with disciples of the Spirit Transformation Stage and the Refining the Void Stage, they did not notice him! Even when he was strolling in the shopping street, nobody noticed him. There were many old monsters in the shopping street who were at the Unification Stage, but they could not detect the dark figure. This was a testament to how profound and advanced his cultivation level was! Body Refinement Peak, here it is, the eldest son of Meng Family is here! The dark figure sneered in a low voice, boldly climbed onto the Body Refinement Peak. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The third elder brother of Seek Dao Sect is all muscle and no brains. I''d have a hard time dealing with him head-on, but when it comes to stealth skills, he can''t hold a candle to me! The dark figure passed through the Spirit Field, saw the Green-eyed Buffalos toiling away, a flicker of envy flashed through his eyes. The Green-eyed Buffalos were the best suited for farming. His force had a large Spirit Field, but they didn''t have the help of the Green-eyed Buffalos. I remember that the third elder brother of Seek Dao Sect saved the life of a Green-eyed Buffalo on his travels to the Demon Territory when he was young. To repay the favor, that buffalo brought its entire family to settle down at Seek Dao Sect. It''s hard to replicate such a scenario. This placeno, this placeno The dark figure only knew that the eldest son of the Meng Family was in the Body Refinement Peak, but did not know his exact location, so he had to search one abode after another. Found it! It''s here! Sessing the sleeping Old Horse, the dark figure confirmed that this was the abode of the eldest son of the Meng Family, a victorious smile played on his lips. The Meng Family has made generous arrangements, using a Great Demon as its eldest son''s guardian. It is even greater than the treatment accorded to a Transcendence Tribulation Stage kin. The dark figure admired inwardly, bypassed Old Horse and infiltrated into the Meng Family''s eldest son''s abode. Meng Jingzhou was in deep meditation, with Five Centers Toward Heaven, honing his shadow, completely unaware of the arrival of the dark figure. Young Meng, wake up. Meng Jingzhou heard a voice in his ear, very surprised. He had sealed the entrance well and had Old Horse guarding the entrance, how could anyone get in?! Who are you! Meng Jingzhou glared at the dark figure warily, feeling that his life was hanging by a thread, as if facing a great enemy. The other party was certainly not from Seek Dao Sect! No one knew about the infiltration into Seek Dao Sect, not even his own master could do this. How high must the other''s cultivation level be?! Who was the other? Was the other the enemy of Seek Dao Sect who wanted to strangle him, the second generation figure? Was the other an enemy of the Meng Family, trying to threaten the Meng Family through him? Or maybe the other was an enemy to both the Meng Family and the Seek Dao Sect, wanting to kidnap him and disrupt the relationship between the Meng Family and Seek Dao Sect? Meng Jingzhou, with his quick wit, quickly came up with three possibilities, getting closer to the truth and roughly guessing the background and purpose of the dark figure! Who I am, you need not know. The dark figure''s eyes became focused, staring at the eldest son of Meng family, his tone wavering, Let me ask you something, did you create a set of punches named Singleness Curse Punch that once hit by the punch, the person will remain single throughout his life? Meng Jingzhou wore a strange expression on his face. He was ready to be kidnapped, but why was the other party asking about this first? It didn''t seem like an enemy of Meng Family and Seek Dao Sect? I did create Singleness Curse Punch, but are you sure you have no grudges with Seek Dao Sect? Meng Jingzhou asked carefully, not sure about the origins of the dark figure. At the same time, he was trying to delay as much as possible, hoping that Old Horse would notice the abnormalities here. The dark figure sneered, thinking that Meng Jingzhou''s question was ridiculous, I am an enemy of Seek Dao Sect, and our enmity is irreconcilable! The dark figure removed his disguise, revealing a familiar face to Meng Jingzhou. He said fiercely, as if he had a deep-seated hatred for Seek Dao Sect, How to practice Singleness Curse Punch, teach me quickly. Once I have learned it, I will punch Ba the Second, that bastard twice! That bastard Ba the Second, don''t know where he learned it, but he always praises my mom for being smart and beautiful! Meng Jingzhou: Come on, you dignified Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect, you''re not really like this, are you? Chapter 397 – 396: Look at the Fist!_1 Chapter 397: Chapter 396: Look at the Fist!_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Qiu Jin''an, the helmsman of one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect and the de facto power holder of the Central Continent, had the authority to mobilize the entire Five Elements Sect with a single command and could significantly influence world affairs! The Five Elements Sect adhered to the philosophy of the five elements. Any magic technique related to the five elements could be found within the Sect. Besides these, the Sect maintained a reserve of other magic skills. The scale of their Scripture Pavilion could rival that of a royal family. Meng Jingzhou greatly respected such a person, who was willing to swallow humiliation and bear a heavy burden to protect his lineage, secretly infiltrated enemy''s camp, and shamelessly sought magic skills from the enemy disciples. Meng Jingzhou pondered, recalling how his boxing technique got leaked. It seems that he casually mentioned it to Yan Tianzhi, Bai Ming and others at the Qingzhou grand event. Probably Bai Ming had not seen such a boxing method before and asked his master, Qiu Jin''an about it. As soon as Qiu Jin''an heard of it, he came over. Everything was explained now. Being the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect, Qiu Jin''an''s cultivation level did not need to be mentioned. Even if he fought against Elders alone, it might not necessarily be his match. He effortlessly broke into the Seek Dao Sect, even if Old Horse''s cultivation level was high, it could not exceed that of the Sect Leader. Meng Jingzhou''s face contorted with emotion as there were two pieces of news, one good and one bad. The good news was that his personal safety had been secured. The bad news was that he couldn''t teach the Single Curse Fist. Sect Leader Qiu, it''s not that I refuse to teach you, but I really don''t know how to teach this thing. The Single Curse Fist is the fist technique of my Single Body Spiritual Root lineage, filled with strong resentment. I only came to understand this technique because I am a Double Single Golden Core, explained Meng Jingzhou. Qiu Jin''an silently looked at Meng Jingzhou. As expected of the eldest son of the Meng Family and disciple of the Seek Dao Sect C so fearless. For the first time, he heard about achieving Double Single Golden Core. Such a do-or-die attitude is commendable. He pondered for a moment and said, Is that so? Try showcasing it once for me to observe. Meng Jingzhou dared not go against Qiu Jin''an''s intent. His two Single Golden Cores started to revolve, forming a cyclone at the Dantian region. The cyclone then transported spiritual essence from the Dantian to all parts of his body. Ha! Huuh! Meng Jingzhou was full of commanding force when he demonstrated his moves and, regardless of its curse effect, the power of the fist prints alone was enough to prevail at the Golden Core Stage! He even keenly noticed the curse power contained within the fist prints, which indeed could curse one to remain single forever. A natural Buddha seed, he murmured. He felt that if Meng Jingzhou were to join Buddhism, he probably would be regarded as a Bodhisattva. Although it''s generally considered that the Single Body Spiritual Root is not suitable for Buddhism because it passively remains single, Little Meng was different C he actively remained single. You could tell by the fact that he worked hard to achieve Double Single Golden Cores. After demonstrating his technique, Meng Jingzhou silently waited for Qiu Jin''an''s critique. Qiu Jin''an was slightly embarrassed, for Meng Jingzhou was not lying. The core of this boxing method relies on the Single Golden Elixir, only those with a Single Body Spiritual Root were capable of learning it. Shall I attempt to mimic the Single Golden Elixir? Qiu Jin''an contemplated on the idea. Single Body Spiritual Root was a variant of the Golden Spiritual Root, and as a master of the power of the Five Elements, he found it not difficult to mimic the Single Body Spiritual Root and Single Golden Elixir using the power of the Five Elements. However, the reputation of the Single Body Spiritual Root was well-known, and he dared not easily mimic it. What if he couldn''t revert back after the mimicking? No, it''s too risky C he had to find another way. Shall I let Little Meng punch Ba the Second? No, the cultivation level of Little Meng is too low, the curse effect of his boxing technique would be useless on Ba the Second. Got it, I can borrow his body to perform the boxing technique. In this way, I don''t need to worry about Little Meng''s cultivation level. It''s equivalent to me performing the boxing technique! Qiu Jin''an thought this was a good idea and began discussing it with Meng Jingzhou. Young Master Meng, would you mind if I borrow your body for a while? If we succeed, I will pass my cultivation insights to you, and teach you one of the exclusive magic skills from the Five Elements Sect. Full teaching until proficiency is guaranteed! Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up. The Five Elements magic skills from the Five Elements Sect were well celebrated throughout the Cultivation World. Meng Jingzhou had heard that even his Meng Family had offered a great sum of money in exchange for one, but were refused by the Five Elements Sect. Fine! Meng Jingzhou agreed. Even if he didn''t agree, it would be futile. In front of an Immortal Sect Leader at this level, even if he refused, they could forcefully control him. Concerning seniority and stepfather, Meng Jingzhou believed that Sect Leader Qiu was capable of doing anything. Uncle Ba, I am sorry. Karma has its cause and debt its debtor; although I support sunset love, my cultivation level is too low to stop Sect Leader Qiu. Seeing Meng Jingzhou agree, Qiu Jin''an turned into a beam of spiritual essence and entered his body. You do it again. Meng Jingzhou executed another round of Single Body Curse Fist. With Qiu Jin''an''s support, Meng Jingzhou was able to use the Single Body Curse Fist that was effective even against the Unification Stage! Qiu Jin''an revealed a cool smile, Ba the Second, let''s see what you can do this time! Shall we go now? Wait, going at this late hour is too conspicuous and will arouse Ba the Second''s suspicion. It''s better to go during the day. Having been opponents for over a thousand years, Qiu Jin''an was very familiar with Uncle Ba''s character. Qiu Jin''an''s stealth technique was learnt during his clashes with the nine sons of Seek Dao Sect. In their youth, the nine sons used all their methods and frequently launched surprise attacks. To counter this, Qiu Jin''an devoted himself to the study of stealth techniques and finally made a breakthrough. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His stealth technique was on par with Daoist Buyu''s! It was still a long time before dawn. While waiting, Meng Jingzhou continued to meditate and cultivate. Seeing this, Qiu Jin''an earnestly gave him guidance. I''m aware that your master managed to refine his body into the shadow, which is quite impressive. However, it also has its drawbacks. Listen to me, when refining the shadow, avoid these few issues these are flaws even your master isn''t aware of. In terms of experience, Qiu Jin''an was unquestionably top of the line. With just a few words, he solved many problems that had been troubling Meng Jingzhou for days, leading to an instant enlightenment. Meng Jingzhou cultivated all the way till dawn. Seeing that it was about time, Qiu Jin''an urged Meng Jingzhou to leave the abode. At that time, Uncle Ba was lounging at the doorway of the medicinal garden, imagining a splendid future. The method taught by Lu Yang really works! Girls like to be praised as being smart and good-looking, and Yu''er is no exception! A smile lingered on Uncle Ba''s lips. He might look old, but given the lifespan of a cultivator in the Unification stage, he was equivalent to an ordinary person in their middle years, not really old. Little Meng, what brings you here? Seeing Meng Jingzhou, Uncle Ba casually asked with a grin. He was in high spirits and didn''t notice anything strange about Meng Jingzhou. I have something to discuss with you. What is it? Uncle Ba asked curiously. I want you to be my stepfather! Meng Jingzhou roared, his aura soaring. What! Who are you! It''s too late for you to react now! Uncle Ba sensed danger and tried to control Meng Jingzhou, but he was blocked by a force around Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou unveiled a triumphant smile. He launched the Single Body Curse Fist. The Single Body Curse Fist squarely hit Uncle Ba. Uncle Ba blinked, and felt nothing. To Meng Jingzhou and Qiu Jin''an, it seemed as if they were punching a bundle of red threads, their fists failing to penetrate it. Instead, the red threads wrapped around the two of them layer by layer! What''s going on?! Qiu Jin''an was shocked. This was not the outcome he had anticipated! Meng Jingzhou turned pale. It''s over, Uncle Ba''s marriage bond is something even you, Sect Leader Qiu, can''t suppress. We have been backfired! Chapter 398 – 397: Lively Night_1 Chapter 398: Chapter 397: Lively Night_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . What do you mean I can''t suppress the marital fate on Ba the Second! And what is this backlash?! Qiu Jin''an felt a bad premonition as if there was some secret about this boxing technique that he wasn''t aware of. Meng Jingzhou felt like he was in deep trouble, so he explained, Let''s take me as an example. I can cast the Single Curse Fist on a Golden Core Stage cultivator or even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator under the right circumstances, but I can''t do this to a cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Stage. Why is that? Because cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Stage are stronger than me. I can''t beat them, nor can I suppress them. Moreover, if I use the technique on a Golden Core Stage cultivator, but their love connection is with someone in the Divinity Transformation Stage, I still can''t use it. This would be equivalent to me using my technique on a cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Stage! Meng Jingzhou thought of Li Haoran, whose other love connection was Su Yiren, a cultivator with Great Power. If he used his technique on Li Haoran, Li wouldn''t be affected, but Meng himself would face a backlash! Qiu Jin''an stared blankly and retorted, Rubbish! As the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect, how could I fail to suppress a person like Ba the Second! Meng Jingzhou remained silent. Seeing the look on Meng''s face, Qiu Jin''an felt as if he had been doused with cold water. He understood Meng''s intentionwhile he could suppress Ba the Second, he couldn''t suppress the other person connected to him through the marital fate. Qiu Jin''an, who was no stranger to risks, repressed his present unease, forced himself to calm down, and asked, So what is this backlash? The backlash will result in one losing their connection with females for a certain period in the future. They won''t be able to interact with any woman, and under various coincidences, they will be distanced from females. It might also happen that in some circumstances, females will distance themselves from him. You should know about the compass, right? Two poles repel each other. Qiu Jin''an was taken aback. This backlash effect seemed too harsh. Has this backlash happened to you? No. Then how can you confirm the genuineness of the backlash effect? Eldest Senior Sister said. Qiu Jin''an''s final glimmer of hope was extinguished. Uncle Ba''s experience in the martial world wasn''t much less than that of Qiu Jin''an''s. Though Ba spent most of his time living a quasi-retired life at the entrance of the medicinal garden nowadays, back in the day, he had made a big name for himself in the martial world. Having quickly understood Meng Jingzhou''s situation, he said, The Five Elements Rotating Spirit Possession Technique from the Five Elements Sect? The only one who could use this technique with martial nephew Meng against me must be Qiu Jin''an! He used to think that Shangguan Yu, who spent most of his time with Qiu Jin''an, was not very fond of Qiu. Now he found Qiu more agreeable than ever. Little Qiu, why carry such resentment against me? I misunderstood you in the past. Now that the misunderstanding between us has been cleared, we should maintain harmony. Moreover, as the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect representing the ideals of the Five Elements Sect, treating me this way could easily give outsiders the impression that our Seek Dao Sect and your Five Elements Sect are in a bad relationship. Uncle Ba appeared to be a benevolent old father reconciling with a rebellious son. Ba the Second, go to hell! Enraged, Qiu Jin''an ejected himself out of Meng Jingzhou''s body, tossed him to the side, rolled up his sleeves, and began to fight. Ba the Second brought his hands together, rotating them in opposite directions for half a circle, and from under his feet grew numerous dark vines. These vines could absorb the spiritual essence of cultivators. As a cultivator got entangled, their spiritual essence would disappear rapidly, leaving them weak and unable to resist. Wood Element Enemy Trapping Formation? Qiu Jin''an recognized the technique being used on him instantly and sneered. He had been ambushed by this formation technique since childhood. How could he let Ba the Second succeed this time? Come on! Radiating blinding light, he flashed a five-colored luminous spiral in his palm so dazzling that others had to look away. When Meng Jingzhou restored his vision, he saw Sect Leader Qiu, holding a five-colored luminous spiral, lightly sweeping it around. The dark vines, as if having been bitten back, lost their vitality, slumped, and died. Five-Colored Bright Wheel! Ba the Second found himself in a tricky situation. He was proficient in wood attributes and array techniques, but how could he match Qiu Jin''an''s accomplishment in the Five Elements technique? This was like chopping off one of his arms. Qiu Jin''an had become the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sects by relying on absolute power! Ba the Second, take this! The Five-Colored Bright Wheel rotated rapidly, striking towards Ba the Second, who transformed his two arms into robust tree branches to hold back the wheel, causing sparks to fly. Qiu Jin''an, you dared to secretly sneak into our Seek Dao Sect and abduct my apprentice! The voice of the Third Elder echoed loudly, resembling the roars of a Buddhist Lion, shaking the heavens and the earth, and could be heard clearly on all nine peaks of the Seek Dao Sect. Upon hearing the Third Elder''s voice, numerous disciples looked excited, knowing that there was going to be a show. Give me twenty skewers to go! I''ll take thirty beef skewers with extra chili, also to go! The disciples, holding various snacks, rushed to the medicinal garden. Lu Yang was in the Five Centers Toward Heaven position, with his two swords, Green Peak and Dark Moon, floating on either side of him like the righteous protectors of divinities, safeguarding their master. Having exited the closure, his eyes were filled with confusion: What happened? Has someone invaded the Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang wondered who would be so bold as to cause a ruckus in the Seek Dao Sect. Could it be a drunkard? Wait, the fact that someone dares to sneak into the Seek Dao Sect means they have a trump card on hand. Maybe they want to launch an attack from within and outside to break the Sect''s defenses all at once! Lu Yang quickly realized that things were definitely not as simple as they seemed. To make things worse, Eldest Senior Sister was not at the Sect. Is this a crisis of Sect extermination?! Lu Yang envisioned a scene in his mind: The Seek Dao Sect being breached, disciples being displaced, him leading the few remaining disciples, using fake identities to survive, preserving the last spark of the Seek Dao Sect. Above their cover would be the bombardment of enemy magic skills, and they would be living precariously He took hold of the Green Peak Sword and came down from the mountain. Seeing his Senior Brothers and Sisters passing by with their food, he stopped. Maybe, I should grab something to eat too. The Third Elder stood in the high sky with an air of righteousness, looking down at Qiu Jin''an and Ba the Second. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the arrival of the Third Elder, the other elders in the Sect also flew out one after another C the Fourth Elder, the Seventh Elder, the Eighth Elder What''s going on? Why has Qiu Jin''an come? The Seventh Elder couldn''t figure it out. He had been studying pill formulas and was called out by the Third Elder''s shout. These two have been quarreling since childhood. It''s not the first time, so why make a fuss? The Fourth Elder sneered and said nonchalantly. Whom should we help? The Seventh Elder looked at Ba the Second and Qiu Jin''an, who were fiercely fighting below, caught in a dilemma. Normally, they should be helping Second Martial Brother to fight the outsider Qiu Jin''an. But seeing as the Second Martial Brother was shamelessly courting Shangguan Yu right now, he deserved a bit of a beating as well. Kudos to the Third Elder for making the decision. He said in a solemn voice, Since we don''t know whom to side with, let''s just beat up both! Great idea! The four elders reached an agreement instantaneously. They unleashed their magic power and charged down. Qiu Jin''an''s expression changed. The other party had the advantage of numbers. If he dragged this out, there wouldn''t be a good result. It was better to retreat first! Ba the Second''s expression changed too. There was something fishy about the attitude of these four martial nephews. It didn''t seem like they were targeting Qiu Jin''an. At the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect, deep within the bamboo forest, the River Spirit was watching the brightly lit depths of the Seek Dao Sect, wearing a look of anticipation for the spectacle unfolding. Chapter 399 – 398: Causality Backlash_1 Chapter 399: Chapter 398: Causality Backlash_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Stunning Gods with the stroke of a brush! Prairie Fire! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Listening Thunder Talisman! A tremendous amount of magical energy hovered in the sky, stopping all the disciples who had rushed to watch the battle in their tracks. They all looked up to witness four elders each displaying their marvelous magic skills, and they were in awe. The elders have made their move! This is the elders'' magic! How powerful! We are still far behind. Even if sometimes I can elevate myself to the peak of Unification, I still can''t cast magic of this caliber! A senior brother from the Refining the Void stage exclaimed with admiration. Tao Yaoye watched attentively, trying to imprint these moves into her memory. These were all materials that could be directly used in Dream Mirage. No, when using them in Dream Mirage, I should modify them. I can''t reveal the elders'' secrets to outsiders! Tao Yaoye became extra careful. Boom The four spells coalesced into one mass, aimed straight at Qiu Jin''an and Uncle Ba. Qiu Jin''an shattered the Five-Colored Bright Wheel, allowing the Five-Colored Divine Light to break free from its confinement and cover his head to withstand the bombardment. Hey, hey, hey, are you aiming at Qiu Jin''an or not! Uncle Ba, covered in dust and grit, looked as though he had just gone through a Thunder Tribulation. Sorry, second senior brother, the magic didn''t take aim! The Seventh Elder apologized vaguely. Uncle Ba burst into anger. You''re talking nonsense, you''re about to burst into laughter! The Seventh Elder turned a deaf ear and continued to cast his spells downwards. Seeing that things were turning for the worst, Qiu Jin''an had the Five-Colored Divine Light explode in the air and took the opportunity to flee. Seeing that Qiu Jin''an had successfully escaped the battlefield, the River Spirit sighed, still wishing for more action, and retreated back into the river. This kid from the Five Elements Sect is okay in every way, but he lacks the will to persevere. Seeing Qiu Jin''an flee for his life, the Third Elder grimly threatened, Old Qiu, next time you won''t be so The threat got stuck midway, his mouth open but no sound coming out. He turned his head to see, and sure enough, it was the Sixth Elder. Junior sister, could you not interrupt me when I''m speaking next time? The Sixth Elder''s beauty was breathtaking; whenever she appeared, no one dared to speak. Seeing the Sixth Elder''s frosty face, the Third Elder instantly shut up. She had just woken up from the Third Elder''s loud voice, and she was already out of patience. The Sixth Elder sent a message to her senior brothers, her tone ill-tempered: Done making a ruckus? If you''re done, I''m going back to sleep. She felt that her senior brothers didn''t have a single peaceful day. Couldn''t they learn from Laurel Fairy Palace and behave themselves for a change? Qiu Jin''an rushed back to the Five Elements Sect at full speed. He had escaped from the Seek Dao Sect, but the backlash from the Single Body Curse Fist had yet to be resolved and he needed help to deal with it by requesting for help. After dealing with my backlash, I will help the Meng Family''s lad to resolve his. Qiu Jin''an parted the clouds to see a mountain range running from north to south lying in front of him. Here was the Five Elements Mountain Range, the foundation of the Five Elements Sect. An array of five different colors wrapped around the mountain range, as though many stars were guarding it. Upon closer inspection, it was not the colorful earth surrounding the mountain range, but the colorful earth pushing against each other. The part pushed out formed the Five Elements Mountain Range. According to records, the colorful earth originated from five different ancient planets. The Ancient Nameless One refined the stars into the earth, with five different attribute stars forming the continent, colliding together. Lu Yang, are you here? I need your help! After the battle, Meng Jingzhou climbed Sky Gate Mountain overnight to seek Lu Yang''s aid. I''m here. Lu Yang''s voice echoed from behind Meng Jingzhou, his hands holding a dozen barbecued skewers, savoring the delicious flavor, he had just returned to Sky Gate Mountain. What just happened? Why did Sect Leader Qiu come over? Lu Yang kindly shared half of his skewers with Meng Jingzhou. All from our own production. Meng Jingzhou sighed, his tone filled with resentment: Sect Leader Qiu sneaked up on me late at night, asking if I knew the Single Body Curse Fist. When I said yes, he controlled my body and wanted to give Uncle Ba a few punches. Lu Yang thought of Uncle Ba''s sunset romance. A few days ago, when he went to the medicinal garden to eat dirt, Uncle Ba had asked what girls liked most. Fairy Eternity said girls liked to be praised as smart and pretty, so he relayed it verbatim. Did Sect Leader Qiu succeed? Meng Jingzhou had an expression like he was constipated: No, he got backlash. my condolences. Lu Yang thought of the belated arrival of Sixth Elder. The elder and Sect Leader Qiu didn''t meet each other, which was probably the effect of backlash. Lu Yang patted Meng Jingzhou''s shoulder, hoping he would take it easy and accept the reality. What does it matter if you sever ties with women and never see them again? Being a single spiritual root, what''s there to fear? Meng Jingzhou raged: Condolences, my ass! What''s wrong with me being a single spiritual root? Even eunuchs can go to brothels, now I can''t even qualify for that! Wasn''t it said that the backlash will fade after a period of time? Lu Yang was curious. The problem is no one knows how long a period of time'' actually is! Without Eldest Senior Sister around, I can only rely on her for help. Oh, Eldest Senior Sister has gone out on a task and has been gone for several days. Where did she go? Do I look like the type who would dare to ask where the Eldest Senior Sister is heading? Good point. Wait, is it possible that I can''t see Eldest Senior Sister also because of the backlash? Upon Lu Yang''s consideration, it was indeed a possibility. He asked Fairy Eternity if it was part of the backlash, because causality was elusive and difficult to fathom. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang as if he were an idiot. I am right in front of young Meng. Did you see me get backlash? Although Meng''s backlash level isn''t low, it''s just a pipe dream for it to affect me. Then, Fairy, can you help Old Meng crack the backlash? Fairy Eternity deliberated for a moment before she came up with a solution: I never really understood causality, but there is still a way. Please tell us, Fairy. Young Meng himself can perform the Single Body Curse Fist on himself. As the premise of the effect of the technique is that young Meng could suppress the opponent, who now happens to be himself. In this way, the effect of the Single Body Curse Fist would become chaotic, thus possibly breaking through the backlash! Lu Yang: Fairy, are you sure that Old Meng wouldn''t end up remaining single for his entire life if he punched himself? Oh, come on. Is there anything risk-free in this world? Everything poses some risks. Lu Yang thought he better not tell Old Meng about the Fairy''s solution, as it would only add insult to injury. Eldest Senior Sister is not here; should we consult the other Elders? Counting Seek Dao Sect''s members, with Eldest Senior Sister absent and Fairy being unreliable, the most dependable ones left were the Elders. All are cunning and top-notch Unification stage practitioners, they should have a solution. That sounds good. Meng Jingzhou could not come up with any other solutions for the time being. Lu Yang told Meng Jingzhou to wait on Sky Gate Mountain while he went to invite the Elders. Once all the Elders were gathered, Meng Jingzhou started practicing some technique, but it went wrong. He screamed in pain and rolled around, eventually disappearing as he tumbled headlong into a ravine. This shouldn''t be happening. I very clearly told Old Meng to wait here. Where could he have gone? Lu Yang was baffled. Despite all the Elders kindly helping in the search, none could find Meng Jingzhou. Suddenly, as if realizing something, Lu Yang focused his gaze on the Sixth Elder. Sixth Elder, could you perhaps go back, please? Sixth Elder also understood the reason, glanced around with an odd expression, nodded and left. Once Sixth Elder left, Meng Jingzhou stopped feeling the pain. He climbed out of the ravine, branch stuck in his hair, looking extremely distressed and was finally found by everyone. Lu Yang sighed quietly. Looking at things, the causality backlash was severe. It seemed that Old Meng wouldn''t get to see any woman for quite some time. Chapter 400 – 399: Elders Consultation_1 Chapter 400: Chapter 399: Elder''s Consultation_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Sky Gate Mountain, Elder''s Council. Five elders circled Meng Jingzhou, marveling at his situation. Martial Nephew Meng has an interesting curse. No kidding, I''ve lived for over two thousand years and this is the first time I''ve come across such a strange curse, even during my time in Wild State I didn''t encounter anything like this. This curse isn''t really useful to Martial Nephew Meng, anyways, since he''s Single Body Spiritual Root, and this curse will automatically dissipate after a period of time. Don''t worry Little Meng, you were wronged by Qiu Jin''an, I will definitely help you recover from this setback! Good disciple, how are you feeling right now? Witchcraft and curses originate from Wild State, Old Four, you are the only one among us who has been to Wild State and learned about curses, what do you think? Four elders, Meng Jingzhou, and Lu Yang all turned their heads to look at the Fourth Elder, who was idly fanning himself with a feather fan. Lu Yang recalled the information about Wild State. Wild State is located on the west side of the Central Continent, adjacent to Liang State and Western Buddha Country. The area is prevalent with Witchcraft and Corpse Driving techniques. The people are rough and bold, holding onto ancient traditions. It is also the hometown of the Man Gu. Fourth Elder showed a troubled expression: After I was cursed, I did study some curse arts for a while; for example, I can see that only by breaking his Golden Core to reach Nascent and becoming a Nascent Soul could Meng Jingzhou possibly untangle the causality backlash. However, that''s purely a possibility. If even reaching the Nascent Soul stage couldn''t untangle it, then he would have to wait until he reaches the Spirit Transformation Stage. The moment he breaks through to the Spirit Transformation Stage, the curse would surely be untangled. Upon hearing this, Meng Jingzhou turned pale. If it was only reaching the Nascent Soul stage that would still be manageable, but the Spirit Transformation Stage How many years would it take him to cultivate to that point? I can dispel some simple curses, the ones involving relatively shallow factors. For example, a few of you are cursed on a daily basis, all of which I have dispelled. But the level of curse on Martial Nephew Meng is too high, beyond my cultivation level to dispel. If I could reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, I would be confident in handling this. Uncle Ba rolled his eyes: You reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Get in line. Is your Cultivation progression faster than elder brother''s or Old Nine''s? Fourth Elder shrugged: In that case, I have no other solutions. Wait, can we ask Master for help? Seventh Elder didn''t think it was a good idea: Although Master is in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he doesn''t know anything about curses. Besides, he''s currently suppressing Captive Peak and can''t be distracted. Disciple, why don''t you direct the Single Curse fist sequence at Elder Two again? Maybe two rounds of backlash can cancel each other out? Meng Jingzhou shook his head quickly. This was a joke. Was that called a backlash cancellation? It would be a backlash accumulation! Actually, Martial Nephew Meng, there''s no need to worry too much. Your curse isn''t as severe as you think, Fourth Elder comforted him. Could the Fourth Elder explain further? The causality backlash affects both you and Qiu Jin''an, so it''s divided in half. You bear half, and Qiu Jin''an bears half. Dealing with only half the causality backlash is easier than dealing with the full backlash. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up: Does that mean Fourth Elder has a solution? Well, not exactly. Meng Jingzhou: I have heard that Martial Nephew Li can regenerate his limbs. He uses the method of replacing all parts of the body to evade causality. Can this method be used on Martial Nephew Meng? For instance, can Seventh Elder concoct a medicament for limb regeneration and feed this to my disciple? Third Elder was referring to Li Haoran''s Regeneration Golden Core. The medicament for limb regeneration is indeed easy to concoct. It''s simply a matter of begging the Little Medicinal Kings for some root hairs. But the question is, would this method really work? Fourth Elder outrightly disapproved of the method: While Li''s Regeneration Golden Core can indeed evade causality, the level of causality backlash in Meng is too high, it wouldn''t work. Uncle Ba suggested another method: The Heavenly Strategy Sect is proficient in the art of causality. The location of our Seek Dao Sect was determined by the ancestors consulting the Heavenly Strategy Sect. They predicted that we would prosper for 120,000 years. They reasoned this out with such precision, their mastery of causality is unparalleled. The causality backlash should be within their capacity to handle, shouldn''t we try consulting them? Eighth Elder shook his head: As far as I remember, Heavenly Strategy Sect, which originates from the ancient Imperial Shi Clan, is proficient in the art of causality. They can perform divination and fortune-telling, but they believe that causality cannot be eliminated, only transferred from one form to another. Therefore, they rarely interfere with the mortal world. Excessive intervention in the mundane world leads to causality attaching to themselves, thereby losing their power of divination. I have also heard of this. I also heard that the Shi clan did not have a good reputation in ancient times. They often used the power of divination to plot for wealth and harm lives, disturbing the order of the world and seizing the opportunity to break through. Later, the Shi clan offended an unknown Great Power, who severely damaged the Shi clan. The Shi clan never recovered after this hit. The Shi clan wished to retaliate, but that Great Power ascended to immortality. Fearful of drawing the attention of this ancient Immortal, the Shi clan commanded a clanwide seclusion, ordering all clansmen to stay away from mundane affairs. Inflicting mundane causality will attract great terror. The Heavenly Strategy Sect inherited the Shi clan after this calamity and became a recluse sect. Asking the Heavenly Strategy Sect for help would probably result in changing Martial Nephew Meng''s inability to see women to an inability to see men. How about casting another curse on Martial Nephew Meng, a curse causing him to be bombarded with romantic troubles every day? Wouldn''t the two kinds of curses counteract each other then? It seems like a potential solution, who knows how to cast curses? Old Four, can you? Fourth Elder rolled his eyes, thinking that his Brothers were expecting too much from him, I don''t know how. I learnt how to break curses, not how to curse people. If I knew how to cast a romantic troubles curse, I would have cursed myself first. Why would a dignified Confucian cultivator like you want to get involved with this romantic troubles curse stuff? To emulate gentlemen of old, maintaining unadulterated thoughts amidst temptation, tempering a gentleman''s disposition. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the same excuse given by all gentlemen who go to brothels. They''re copying me. Does anybody know the Descending Head Technique practiced in the vast ocean of the East Sea? It''s somewhat similar to a curse, it might be a possible solution. Old Eight, you''ve been to the East Sea, haven''t you? Have you learnt it? No, I was being chased by the Sea Clan the entire time, I didn''t have the time to learn the Descending Head Technique. The Elders were having a meeting to discuss the curse on Meng Jingzhou while Lu Yang continued to seek help from the ancient Immortal in his Spiritual Space. Logically speaking, with an ancient Immortal as his trump card, and that being likely one of the strongest among ancient Immortals, the ancient Immortal should have a solution to any difficulty he encounters. Fairy, do you have any other solutions? Yes. What is it? As the saying goes, when the body dies, the way ends; without life there is no causality.'' As long as you die once, causality naturally disappears, Fairy Eternity cheerfully proposed her thoroughly thought-out plan. Lu Yang felt that given Meng Jingzhou''s intelligence, he most likely wouldn''t agree with this approach. Fairy Eternity was dissatisfied with Lu Yang''s attitude. She often used this method to avoid causality, and it had been effective every time. The more Meng Jingzhou listened to the Elders'' discussions, the more he felt that their methods were unreliable. It''s better for him to help himself: How about I take a trip to Wild State? Maybe I can find a solution there? That sounds like a feasible solution. Chapter 401 – 400: Time Immortal Ensures Safety_1 Chapter 401: Chapter 400: Time Immortal Ensures Safety_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . It might be best to visit the Wild State, there should be a solution there, the Third Elder nodded, impressed by his disciple''s quick thinking. I''ll accompany you, Lu Yang, who''d been diligently cultivating on Sky Gate Mountain for a while. He felt he needed a change of scenery, worried that he was growing too stagnated. The Fourth Elder kindly suggested, If you are going to the Wild State, you could seek help from the Corpse Chasing Sect. They have a good relationship with our Seek Dao Sect. There''s a string of friendships between the successive sect leaders, so even if you request to learn their corpse chasing techniques, they won''t refuse. Being a prominent first-grade power in the Wild State, having their help would undoubtedly make things much smoother. He had received the help from the Corpse Chasing Sect when he was traveling in the Wild State. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Fourth Elder promptly drafted a letter of recommendation, folded it neatly, put it in an envelope and handed it to Meng Jingzhou. Having received the envelope, Meng Jingzhou reacted, then froze, Just Lu Yang and me? Aren''t you coming with us, master? You were all so enthusiastically finding a solution for me just now, and though none of them were useful, it showed that you were all concerned about me. So how could it be that only Lu Yang and I are supposed to go to the Wild State? The Third Elder waved his hand dismissively: No, it would be too embarrassing if word got out. Taking Meng Jingzhou around the Wild State in search of a curse cure would be no different than taking him around seeking treatment for impotence. If word got out, how could they ever show their faces in the jianghu again? Meng Jingzhou: Lu Yang: Fairy Eternity, on the other hand, was full of confidence about their journey to the Wild State, What are you two so scared of? With me here, what could possibly go wrong? The elder consultation concluded, deciding the patient, Meng Jingzhou, would need to help himself. Meng Jingzhou sighed deeply and returned to his abode to pack his belongings. As expected, he didn''t encounter his Senior Sisters along the way. Lu Yang also started packing his things. The Witch Undead Insects and the Corpse Chasing are unique to the Wild State, along with ubiquitous graves and a variety of toxic threats. We need to redeem some antidote pills from the Task Hall. Many people in the Wild State can cast curses. I''ve never encountered anyone skilled in curse techniques before, we will be at a huge disadvantage if we encounter it for the first time, should we buy some items that can counteract curses? What are you worrying about curses for? I''ve got you covered! Fairy Eternity thudded her chest, putting on quite a show of bravado. As the leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, there wasn''t a curse in the world that could affect her. Lu Yang glanced at Fairy Eternity. That''s true; the world''s biggest curse was right here with them. What else did he have to fear? Removing the possibility of being cursed, their trip to the Wild State would be much easier. You''ve got it good, you''ve got me, you don''t have to worry about curses. Back when I wasn''t yet an immortal, I got into battles frequently, competing for a chance at immortality. Those opponents were all known as geniuses, somewhat formidable, having some fame in their tribes and locally. But once they faced me, those geniuses'' stood no chance! Those guys weren''t even worthy of being called geniuses. Once I defeated them, they lost their spirit. Look at Yingtian Immortal and Kirin Immortal, they''re constantly getting beaten by me, but they never lose heart. When they realised they couldn''t beat me outright, they turned to underhanded tactics. They cursed me, placing lethal curses on me. Lucky for me, my talent is unparalleled, I survived them all. Lu Yang remembered then, curses originated from ancient times. Ancient curses were far more vicious and terrifying than they are now. Yet the Fairy managed to withstand them, attaining immortality. It showed how strong she truly was. He marvelled inwardly. Fairy Eternity truly was remarkable. Though she often joked around, her reputation in ancient times had been earned through genuine struggle and combat. The worst were some of the Saint girls from the holy lands. They were not as strong as me, yet envious of my beauty. They feared that the men they liked would fall for me, so they cursed me, wishing for my face to be wrecked. Fairy Eternity huffed and pouted. It was clear that even after all the years that had passed, she was still unhappy about their behavior. Though I was quite famous before I reached immortalhood, with superior cultivation, beauty and wisdom, I had no backing. I was often excluded, even openly mocked for my brillance, said no matter how strong I was, I would never become an immortal without a background. They bullied me because I had no background? Then I became my own backing! Fairy Eternity laughed triumphantly. She had been annoyed back then, but now she found her opponents only childish. You''re really something, Fairy. I know, right? Lu Yang quickly packed his things, made sure he brought everything he could think of, and then went to the Task Hall to redeem many things they might need. We definitely need to buy antidotes, and these herbs can be made into antidotes at crucial moments. Lu Yang had studied basic knowledge about poisons on Elixir Cauldron Peak, which was a compulsory course for Seek Dao Sect''s disciples. So, the common poisons had no effect on him. When you are out in the world, harbor no ill-will towards others, but always be on guard. This is the motto of the Five Elements Sect. Later, Daoist Buyu and the eight Elders felt that Qiu Jin''an''s words were reasonable, so they took this motto to teach their disciples, letting the disciples guard against others. Let''s also grab some books about the Wild State, such as People and Culture of Wild State'', Legends of Corpse Chasing'' and Crisis of Witch Insects'' We might encounter battles, so we need to buy talismans for battles, Soul Returning Pills That should cover everything. After buying all the items, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou met up at the entrance of the sect. Meng Jingzhou had arrived earlier and was already waiting in the carriage. You took too long. No need to rush, it''s not like going early will get us back sooner. Lu Yang climbed into the carriage, and the two checked their belongings to ensure nothing was left behind before setting off. On the way, Fairy Eternity, bored, commented, It would be nice if we could find the Time Immortal. His Firmament Tree embodiment can bless people. Picking a leaf or snapping a branch could potentially resolve the causality backlash trouble of junior Meng. The Firmament Tree has this use? Why have I never heard of it? Lu Yang was puzzled. However, given how sparse ancient books are on the description of Firmament Trees, it was understandable there were things he didn''t know. You know about the New Year, right? It''s a day where the old shifts to the new, a day to shake off bad luck and gain good luck for the coming year. That''s what New Year is. This concept of celebrating New Year was created by him. During the New Year, isn''t there a tradition of stepping over branches? Essentially, what we should be stepping over are Firmament Tree branches. The only reason we use ordinary branches is that people in later generations couldn''t find the Firmament Tree branches. Come to think of it, at first, I didn''t know that the Firmament Tree had the ability to bless others. It was Kirin Immortal and the others who told me. Kirin Immortal and the others said that the Time Immortal could potentially predict when I would invite them for a meal, or when I would drop by their abodes. Such information would allow them to prepare beforehand, which they considered a huge blessing. Lu Yang nodded, fully agreeing with Kirin Immortal and the others, The Time Immortal does indeed have the ability to bestow blessings. Chapter 402 – 401 Black Shop_1 Chapter 402: Chapter 401 Black Shop_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The carriage trudged along slowly on the official road. The road had not been maintained for many years, and it had grown bumpy and uneven. However, Old horse made light work of the uneven road, moving so smoothly that the two passengers in the carriage felt not the slightest bit of bumpiness. We are in Wild State now. Lu Yang unfolded the map. On the map was a shiny mark representing their location, which was a magic artifact that could roughly show where they were. It was an essential artifact for travel. It''s getting dark. Let''s look for a place to rest nearby. Meng Jingzhou didn''t see the need to hurry along the road now that it was nearing nightfall and they were in the Wild State. Hey, look, there''s an inn here. We can stay there! Meng Jingzhou spotted an inn not far off. The signboard was hanging precariously, and the name of the inn was hardly visible. The quality of the inn seemed questionable. Lu Yang looked at the inn suspiciously. It was eerie, as if a gust of wind could easily blow it down. We''ll have to make do. It''s better than spending the night in the carriage, Lu Yang comforted himself. Two men and a horse arrived at the entrance of the inn. The doors were wide open, revealing utter darkness within. There was no one in sight, and the place appeared to have been abandoned for a long time. Only then did the two men make out the name of the innQingming Inn. That''s not a very auspicious name, huh. Is this place out of business or still operating? Muttered Meng Jingzhou before stepping in and bellowing, Is anyone there? We''d like to stay the night! There was no response. Meng Jingzhou shouted again: Anyone there? We want to stay the night! There came a thump from the counter, as though a body had just fallen onto the ground. The sound was dreadfully muffled. Who''s that making a racket? Don''t you understand the basic manners of staying at an inn? A man wearing a white paper hat grumbled as he crawled out from behind the counter, glaring at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. We''d like to stay the night. Give us two of the best rooms! Meng Jingzhou had a rule of only staying in the best places wherever he went. Both of you are here to stay? The man in the paper hat looked at them incredulously, stretching his neck to look behind them and finding no one following them. Get lost, stop causing trouble. This is not a place for you. Go find somewhere else to stay, The man in the paper hat shooed them away impatiently. Meng Jingzhou was stumped. He had stayed in many inns before, but this was the first time he had been refused accommodation. Your inn is fully booked? We still have half of the rooms vacant. Then why won''t you let us stay? The man in the white paper hat, noting that the two men genuinely didn''t understand the situation, was about to explain, but then there was a commotion upstairs. ThumpThumpThump There was a rhythmic, unvarying pattern of footsteps from upstairs that was enough to make one''s heart race. A cultivator in a daoist robe descended from the second floor, followed by a group of individuals shrouded in black cloth. Silent and eerie, they appeared particularly frightful in the pitch black of the night. The mere number of people covered in black cloth made Lu Yang and the others doubt if there were adequate rooms upstairs to accommodate so many people, especially since the man in the white paper hat had mentioned they still had a handful of vacant rooms. Could it be that more than a dozen people were staying in the same room? How would they fit? Were they supposed to sleep while leaning against the wall? Buddy, I''m checking out. This is the worst Qingming Inn I''ve ever stayed in. The cultivator in the daoist robe tossed a string of copper coins to the man with the paper hat. The coins were an unfamiliar design to the two of them. There was also faint fluctuation of magical power coming from the coins as if they had a special purpose. The man with the paper hat chuckled and did not respond; he was more than content as long as he got paid. Lu Yang was puzzled. It was already nightfall, so why would they check out at this hour? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were taken aback when they got a clear view of the people enveloped in black cloth. The eyes of the people wrapped in black cloth were dull, and some of them had mud and grass in their mouths and noses. Some of them were disfigured, as if struck by something. Some others looked withered and old, reduced to skin and bones. Drowned, cause of death blunt force, natural death These are all corpses! Corpse-driving technique?! No wonder they checked out as soon as it got dark. Rest during the day and drive corpses at night, just as the books had described. The two of them didn''t expect to encounter the famed corpse-driving technique as soon as they entered the Wild State. After the man in the paper hat pocketed the copper coins, he glanced at them: This is an inn for corpses, offering lodging for corpse-drivers. The rooms are all for the dead. If you don''t mind, you can stay here. The two of them twitched at the corners of their eyes. Staying in a room meant for the dead was somewhat disconcerting. That man just now, was he able to use the corpse-driving technique? Is he from the Corpse Chasing Sect? Lu Yang asked. If he was from the Corpse Chasing Sect, they could have a chat with him. The man in the white paper hat shook his head: You two are not locals, are you? I always wondered why Qingming Inn became a chain brand in the Wild State, why did the living come to know about our inn and stay here. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We are from Yunzhou. The man in the paper hat seemed to understand: Ah, the big central state. No wonder. I''ve heard that you even have Seek Dao Sect, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Due to this, Yunzhou is also incredibly prosperous, with well-developed transportation, thriving economy, and countless powerful figures. He corrected them: Not only the Corpse Chasing Sect, but many freelance cultivators in the countryside are also able to use the corpse-driving technique. It''s just that they aren''t as solemn as the Corpse Chasing Sect. In our Wild State, no matter if they are freelance corpse-drivers or disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect, they are all collectively referred to as corpse-drivers. Their transactions also aren''t done in Spirit Stones but in the form of Big Copper Magic Coins. The man in the paper hat waved a string of copper coins in his hand: Like this. After thanking the man in the paper hat, they decided to find another inn. As they left Qingming Inn, Lu Yang noticed a sign lying face down at the inn''s entrance. Wanting to help, he picked it up for them. On the sign were the words: Due to a change in business strategy, this branch has moved 20 miles east of Baiquan Town. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. The date of the notice was five years ago. What?! They both snapped their heads up, staring at Qingming Inn in shock, as a chill crept up their spines. The real Qingming Inn had relocated, so who did they just see? They rushed back into the compound, but it was empty. The man in the white paper hat was nowhere to be seen. Was that man a human or a ghost? They were horrified. From start to finish, they hadn''t sensed anything unusual about the man with the paper hat. Even when facing Meng Jingzhou, who had a pure Yang body, the man in the white paper hat had no reaction at all. How high could his cultivation level be? Was he the King of Ghosts? Go! On a decisive command, a group of cultivators dressed as constables emerged from all directions, rushing into the inn. Damn it, he got away! The man leading the group had a thick, bushy beard all over his face. He was displeased at not finding the man with the paper hat inside the inn. Sir, may I ask what''s going on? Lu Yang asked politely. Seeing that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had just exited from the inn, the bearded constable knew they weren''t suspicious subjects. He explained, This Qingming Inn has been abandoned for five years, but during these years, there have been people who claimed to have stayed here. They thought it was haunted and reported to us. After our secret investigations and matching testimonies, we finally knew what was going on. A man wearing a white paper hat was pretending to be the innkeeper and acting as if this place was still in operation, letting corpse-drivers in and earning money through this. As the corpses don''t mind where they stay and can withstand rough conditions, the corpse-drivers tolerated this for a while. However, one of them couldn''t stand the unbearable condition of the Qingming Inn anymore and lodged a complaint with the headquarters of Qingming Inn. The headquarters were taken aback as this branch had already closed down. That was when they discovered the case. When we figured out the truth, we decided to lay low and wait for the man in the paper hat to appear. But unfortunately, he managed to escape! Lu Yang: Even this kind of thing is possible in the Wild State to make money? Chapter 403 – 402: The man with the white paper hat _1 Chapter 403: Chapter 402: The man with the white paper hat _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Are you two from out of town? The bearded constable noticed Lu Yang was unfamiliar with Wild State and kindly inquired. Be careful if you encounter someone wearing a white paper hat in the future. This bastard commits crimes everywhere; he''s cunning as hell! How so? The two were puzzled. The bearded constable angrily said: We''ve been after this grandchild wearing a white paper hat for a long time now and have yet to catch him. We don''t know where he came from, but he has been active in Wild State for several years. Pick any place in Wild State, and he''s committed crimes there. This time, he impersonated the owner of Qingming Inn. Last time, he incited his accomplices to steal, and then captured them for the reward when they were wanted. What''s even more hateful is that none of us noticed that it was him collecting the reward! The time before last, he pretended to be a dead body, sold himself to a corpse-driver, and when the corpse-driver was about to process him, he realized the corpse was moving. He almost scared the corpse-driver sick. Even after the man with the white paper hat had left, the corpse-driver was still in shock as he thought he''d encountered a reanimated corpse. He recited protective charms for several days before he finally realized he''d been deceived! There was also a time when a Barbarian tribe reported that someone was smuggling at the edge of the wasteland. It was him too! That jerk will do anything for money! If we could catch him, we could reduce our annual working days by five! The bearded constable got angrier as he spoke of the man in the white paper hat. If the perpetrator was standing in front of him right now, the constable would have swallowed him alive. Catching the man in the white paper hat is not only his wish but the collective wish of all of Wild State. There''s something else unusual about him, though. Several times, he seemed to appear in two places at the same time. It was as if there were two of him. We don''t know if he has a twin or what. And this time, we surrounded the inn, and you were at the entrance. Did anyone notice him leaving? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded. With their cultivation levels, they were able to sense the movements of ordinary cultivators. Even a habitual thief could not escape their detection. The fact that the man in the white paper hat could escape under such circumstances suggested he had exceptional means or a cultivation level beyond everyone''s expectations. Fairy Eternity, did you notice when the man in the white paper hat fled? Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, feeling that Lu Yang had underestimated her. He ran westward. But don''t expect the constables to catch him. Even if you two join, it would be a waste of your efforts. His escape technique is unusual. Even if you do catch him, it would merely be a clone. Nothing important. Lu Yang was taken aback. If Fairy Eternity could make this kind of judgment, it meant that the man in the white paper hat was even more difficult to deal with than he thought. The bearded constable directed his fellow constables to seal off the scene, hoping to find some clues. Don''t forget to put up the seal! he shouted. Big Brother, does putting up the seal really help? He always tears it off, a cautious, bearded underling asked. Given the blatant disregard the man in the white paper hat showed towards authority, putting up a seal wouldn''t stop him from tearing it down and resuming business. The bearded constable gave him a stern look: Just put it up when I say so. If he tears the seal, it will only increase the severity of his crimes! We must take our leave now. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou said goodbye to the bearded constable. Before leaving, Lu Yang kindly suggested: I sensed when the man in the white paper hat fled. He headed west. The bearded constable looked at Lu Yang in surprise but did not say anything. The people and land of the Wild State are extraordinary. Perhaps we really could find a way to break my curse here. Meng Jingzhou sighed, feeling that he should get out more often. Just after entering Wild State, they had encountered such strange things. After all this commotion, we still haven''t found a place to stay. Lu Yang reminded Meng Jingzhou to focus on the matter at hand. Meng Jingzhou patted the back of his horse, Old horse, can you find us a village to rest in? The old horse swished its tail, took a bite of the fresh grass by the roadside, and dutifully headed toward the nearest village. In a short while, the old horse brought the two of them to the nearest village. There was a large stone at the entrance of the village inscribed with the words Firmstone Village. Why is it so quiet? They descended from the cart, intending to seek lodging for the night, and noticed that every household in the village had their doors closed, with their oil lamps lit, but silent. Naturally, there wasn''t a single person on the village road. In Lu Yang''s memory, in the absence of any entertainment, people from the village should have their doors open at this time, chatting with their neighbors. It''s like they''re scared of something. Strange. Lu Yang furrowed his brows. Meng Jingzhou picked the house with the largest yard and knocked on the door: Fellow villagers, we''d like to lodge for the night. BangCreak Two sounds echoed as an old man opened the door, revealing only half of his face, warily watching Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Who are you? Meng Jingzhou gave a down-to-earth smile he had practiced running his barbecue shop: We are travelers passing through, and night has fallen. We were hoping to lodge for the night if possible. Of course, we are willing to pay. The old man impatiently waved them away: Go away, Firmstone Village doesn''t welcome outsiders. You should leave now, or you might get eaten by corpses! Eaten by corpses? Are there corpses here? We are cultivators. We can help you get rid of them. Upon hearing this, the old man grumbled even more: We don''t need your help, just go away! Immediately after saying this, the old man slammed the door shut. Hey, this old man is unreasonable! Meng Jingzhou felt the old man was neurotic. He offered to solve the problem out of kindness, only to be driven away. Or is it because they have women in the house, and you''re not allowed in? Lu Yang teased with a naughty smile. Get lost. Meng Jingzhou waved Lu Yang away like swatting a fly. Undeterred, Meng Jingzhou knocked on several other doors, but the responses were either to chase them away or not to answer the door at all. Nobody seems hospitable at all. Meng Jingzhou grumbled. So, what now? On to another village? Meng Jingzhou did not want to move again: Too much trouble. I noticed a place by the village gate earlier, I''m not sure if it''s a temple or an ancestral hall, but it was quite clean. It might still be in use. We can make do there for the night. Fine by me. Lu Yang didn''t wish to travel back and forth either. They had just been refused by the Qingming Inn and now were also rejected in Firmstone Village. Who knows if the next village would refuse them too? Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rather than taking all this trouble, they thought it would be better to huddle down somewhere for the night and investigate the reason in the daytime. They arrived at the ancestral hall, lit the oil lamps with the Three Flavored True Fire, and instantly brightened the place. It''s rather clean. They respectively bowed to the ancestral tablets: Apologies to the ancestors, but we''ll be staying here for the night. At the tail-end of the village, the graveyard. Stones wobbled, the ground of the graveyard slackened, as if something below was stirring. A withered claw sprouted from the soil. Then, like bamboo shoots sprouting after the rain, numerous dried claws broke through the earth, too many to count Chapter 404 – 404: 403 Chapter 404: 403 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Ancestral Hall. It seems like the villagers come to the Ancestral Hall quite frequently, look at the amount of food in front of the spirit positions, Meng Jingzhou was somewhat surprised. The Ancestral Hall was clean and shiny, with food like steamed buns and pickled vegetables placed in front of the spirit positions, simple but genuine. Indeed, this food is still hot. Lu Yang noticed the warmth of the steamed buns as if they had just been freshly steamed. Looking at this makes me hungry, let''s eat something. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou took out the prepared food from his Identity Jade. This was the food he bought from the market street, consuming it can greatly improve cultivation levels. Such is the beauty of being a Spirit Chef. Upon seeing this food, Lu Yang was reminded of the Immortal Cook living in his spiritual space. Eating the meals she prepared would be even more beneficial to his cultivation level. Thinking of this, Lu Yang felt a heavy mood. Lu Yang generated a thread of Three Flavored True Fire with a flick of his hand, he didn''t need things like twigs. Just this sliver of spiritual essence would keep the True Fire burning for quite some time. Both of them placed the food on top of the Three Flavored True Fire to grill it. The already delicious food became even more enticing. Speaking of Eldest Senior Sister being absent, can''t we just use your Lu''s Imitation Fist to summon her? Meng Jingzhou had a sudden inspiration. Thinking of the most convenient solution, the Eldest Senior Sister would not be affected by causality backlash. Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a glare, it''s easy for you to come up with such ideas when you are not the one summoning the Eldest Senior Sister. When I summoned Eldest Sister last time, we were in a life-or-death situation. What you''re going through is just a trivial causality backlash, if we were to summon Eldest Sister and she found out about this, do you think she will solve your causality backlash first or deal with you first? The thought of the Eldest Senior Sister being summoned by Lu Yang, and then coldly focusing on him like he was a dead man after finding out the details of the situation, sent chills down Meng Jingzhou''s spine. In that case, let''s forget about it. We should solve the causality backlash ourselves. Lu Yang proceeded to explain: Moreover, Eldest Sister is constantly busy. What she has to do is far more important. What if I disturb her and cause a misstep or delay in her tasks? This was also why Lu Yang would not simply summon the Eldest Senior Sister. While it''s true that difficulties could be solved by asking for her help, doing so would not help train and improve him, and since Eldest Sister''s cultivation level is high and her tasks are quite important, she should not be disrupted casually. Unless faced with life-or-death difficulties, Lu Yang would not ask the Eldest Sister for help. It''s a shame that the Grand Elder is not around. With his experience, he might have been able to offer an alternative solution. Although Meng Jingzhou was not sure where the Grand Elder went, he could guess that he probably went to build a cemetery. Given the Grand Elder''s frequent creation of cemeteries, and the way he filled them with zombies, Meng Jingzhou found it hard to believe there was no business transaction going on between the Grand Elder and Corpse Chasing Sect. The Grand Elder, with his high cultivation level and rich experience, might know how to deal with this situation, or could tell them who to look for in Wild State. You know, Wild State has had a corpse-chasing tradition since ancient times. A hundred thousand years ago, when the Great Yu Empire collapsed into chaos, people from all over took up arms to rebel against the Empire. Massacres happened everywhere, blood flowed like rivers, corpses were everywhere. Many of the bodies turned into zombies, which led to a large number of corpse-drivers. A group of them banded together to form a sect, which is now the Corpse Chasing Sect, Meng Jingzhou said, pointing at a passage in The Culture of Wild State. That makes the tradition quite old then, Lu Yang exclaimed. A hundred thousand years ago was indeed a very long time ago to him. Seek Dao Sect was one of the oldest sects, and its history was only over a hundred and twenty thousand years old. The tradition of corpse chasing is older than you imagine it to be, Fairy Eternity chimed in at the right moment. So corpse-chasing has existed since ancient times? Fairy Eternity smacked her lips and recalled the intense times: Sort of. But back then, everyone''s methods of driving bodies were unique, and the magic skills used to manipulate bodies didn''t have a collective name like they do now, being called corpse chasing''. Remember that idiot who speaks spells? He was formidable, and with his mere voice, he could drive bodies. Whenever he encountered a powerful enemy, he would hide in a cemetery and shout. The corpses in the cemetery would come out in succession, quite terrifying really, he was one of the most formidable opponents I have ever encountered. Anyone referred to as an idiot by Fairy Eternity must really have been an idiot. Lu Yang remembered this idiot. He could speak spells, which made him extremely difficult to deal with. He had a notorious reputation in ancient times and was one of the most likely to ascend to immortality. There were even legends about him in later generations. And yet, he was ambushed by Fairy Eternity, who caused him to scream I''m dying!, after which he actually died. And then there''s that one who cultivated the Harem Golden Core. By sheer coincidence, he nurtured a beautiful female zombie, who, after much intimacy, developed feelings and was promoted to the level of a Drought Demon. It was as if she had truly been resurrected, becoming one of his harem. Lu Yang also had an impression of this person who cultivated the Harem Golden Core. He had numerous beautiful women in his harem, and with their collective assistance, he cultivated using the Love-making Technique and rapidly progressed in his cultivation. But he failed to manage the relationships within his harem ended up being dismembered by his concubines. Honestly, disregarding the final outcome, this experience of a genius who cultivated a Harem Golden Core was quite enviable. Fairy, do you control corpses? Indeed, I used the top-notch corpse-chasing technique! You can? Lu Yang was surprised, but looked excited. The Fairy was indeed impressive, knowing all kinds of magic skill, and the top-most ones at that. It must be even higher level than Corpse Chasing Sect''s corpse chasing. Do you want to learn the playing dead technique? I want toWait, the playing dead technique? Lu Yang reacted instantly. Yes, didn''t I first play dead and then come back to life? Isn''t that the top-notch corpse-chasing technique? Lu Yang fell silent. For the dead to come back to life is indeed the top-level corpse chasing technique, but he felt that something was off. Lu Yang remembered something and asked: Besides your playing dead technique, are there any other corpse-chasing techniques that can revive the dead? Not sure. Not sure? In theory, yes, but I have yet to come across a corpse-chasing technique that can compare to my playing dead technique. We five discussed this topic while eating. A top-notch corpse-chasing technique should be able to revive the dead, but if the original soul is gone and a new soul is formed in the old body, can it really be called resurrection? Lu Yang thought to himself that the discussion must have probably been due to Ying Tian and the rest worrying that they might suddenly die after eating her food. Wait, something is approaching! Lu Yang stopped discussing and exited from the spiritual space. He sensed something nearby drawing closer. Judging from the noise it made, there were quite a lot of them! Almost at the same moment, Meng Jingzhou reacted too and got ready to face the incoming threats. Boom The door of the Ancestral Hall was pushed open from the outside. In front of them was a group of desiccated bodies; at a glance, there were nearly a hundred! Both of them expanded their spiritual senses and found that the group of desiccated bodies had surrounded the Ancestral Hall making it impossible to escape! Why are there living corpses everywhere in Wild State? Chapter 405 – 404 The people of Wild State have a very advanced concept _1 Chapter 405: Chapter 404 The people of Wild State have a very advanced concept _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . While sleeping overnight, they encountered two groups of living corpses. These living corpses held farm tools such as shovels and rakes, apparently stolen from the villagers. These tools transformed into weapons at this moment, making them extremely dangerous. True or not, this is certainly Wild State. You can''t encounter this kind of situation anywhere else. Truly an eye-opener. Lu Yang joked with a smile at the corner of his mouth. He took out his Green Peak Sword and looked relaxed. The sword''s glow shone brilliantly under the candlelight. Although there was a large number of living corpses possessing weapons and surrounding the Ancestral Hall, the two of them, as esteemed figures of the Golden Core Stage, could establish minor influential families and establish sects, surely wouldn''t be trapped by such rural living corpses. No wonder the villagers didn''t let us stay. They were afraid of danger, weren''t they? They even spoke of being eaten by corpses. Did they mean this situation? Despite the villagers'' unfriendly attitude towards him, Meng Jingzhou wasn''t vengeful. Helping the village deal with trouble was no big deal. Look, there are women among the corpses! Lu Yang pointed to one particular female corpse with disheveled hair and called out in surprise. Meng Jingzhou was confused, Isn''t it normal for corpses to be both male and female? Who distinguishes corpses by gender? What I mean is, aren''t you currently unable to see women due to the backlash of Causality? Now you can face a female corpse, which means your Causality backlash only targets living human beings. Corpse, Demon Race, and so on, are not included. If you can''t solve the problem in Wild State, you can stay in the Demon Territory for a while, until you reach the Spirit Transformation Stage. Forget it. I don''t believe that Eldest Senior Sister will never come! Meng Jingzhou angrily replied, stepping forward to meet the living corpses. Exploding Punch! Meng Jingzhou clenched his fists and aimed them at the living corpse. Bang The living corpse was blown to pieces. The living corpses rushing into the Ancestral Hall were hit by this punch, opening a pathway. Huh, their bodies are so hard, Meng Jingzhou praised. He had assumed that these corpses were just common wild corpses with fragile bodies that could easily be blown apart by the exploding punch. Fairy, are these living corpses infectious? Initially, Lu Yang wanted to stop Meng Jingzhou, confirming if there was any danger before taking action. However, it seemed a bit late now. What do you mean by infectious? Fairy Eternity was puzzled by Lu Yang''s question. Like, if a living person is bitten, they also turn into a living corpse. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang as if he''s an idiot, not understanding why he would think this way, Of course not. On the contrary, I have never heard of such a thing. Why would you think that? Just a thought. Assured that there would be no infection, Lu Yang finally felt relieved to enter the fray. After starting the fight, Lu Yang also discovered that these living corpses were surprisingly hard, definitely cultivated by a master And you guys thought you could eat us? Dream on! The two laughed, tossing all the living corpses out of the Ancestral Hall. In the eyes of the living corpses, they had surrounded Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, but in the eyes of these two, they were the ones that had surrounded the corpses. None of you can escape. Today, we two brothers will eradicate you for the people! Just as the two were about to unleash a deadly attack to clear these living corpses, they heard an old voice calling out from a distance. Both of you, please show mercy. They mean no harm! The person who came was the old man who had initially refused to let them stay. The talk about them eating humans was just to scare you. They actually wanted to eat the offerings in the Ancestral Hall, and that just so happened to coincide with your visit! On hearing this, both of them were dumbfounded, and upon thinking about it, it did seem that the living corpses had no intentions of attacking them from the beginning. The two decided to tentatively cease their attacks, only to find out that the living corpses indeed didn''t attack them, instead, they bypassed the two and headed into the Ancestral Hall. After all the living corpses had entered the Ancestral Hall, the two approached the old man to ask about what happened. The old man sighed and said, I''m the village head of Firmstone Village. The matter about the living corpses may be hard for you to believe, so let''s just watch for now. They saw the living corpses pouring into the Ancestral Hall, circling around the steaming hot buns. In no time, the buns turned ice-cold and lost all their heat, at which point the living corpses ceased their actions. When they left the Ancestral Hall, they saw the living corpses holding shovels, rakes, and plows, marching out of Firmstone Village in neat and ordered step. The three of them followed the living corpses, who didn''t go too far before stopping in the fields with their tools in hand, ready to till the land. Some of them were diving into the river with poles, tirelessly watering the fields. Others who didn''t have tools squatted on the ground, pulling out weeds and removing pests. The living corpses had a clear division of labor and seemed as diligent as old farmers. After completing their tasks, the living corpses took their tools and walked from the fields to the entrance of the village, from the entrance of the village to the burial ground at the end, dug pits with their tools, and buried themselves. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Both of them painfully rubbed their temples, feeling as if they were hallucinating. Do all of you in Wild State use living corpses for farming? This was far more advanced than any other states. Even their Seek Dao Sect couldn''t compare. In their Seek Dao Sect, it was the Green-eyed Buffalos and Third Elder who did the farming. The Village Chief of Firmstone Village explained helplessly, It''s not what you think. We''re just ordinary people. How could we afford to keep so many living corpses? Actually, we don''t know where this group of living corpses came from either. One day, on a casual night, as we were sitting under a tree at the entrance of the village, we saw these living corpses approaching. Initially, we were all very scared and thought the living corpses were going to attack us. But after interacting with them, we found that they had no intention of harming us. It''s probably because they ran out of energy and stopped moving in our village. Although our village doesn''t have a corpse-driver, I followed one when I was young and learned a bit from him. So I tried steaming buns to feed these living corpses. This method really works. The living corpses started moving again. That was when someone suggested if we could let the living corpses till the fields. I thought it was a good idea, so I drove these living corpses to work, asking them to cultivate. And so, we rest during the day and steam a pot of buns in the evening, placing them in the Ancestral Hall. When it gets dark, the living corpses come out from the graveyard, absorb the Yang Qi from the buns, and start farming. Since everyone is still afraid of living corpses, all the families close their doors at night. After they finish farming, the living corpses automatically bury themselves, and the cycle repeats the next night. Bizarre, but ever since the living corpses took over our farming duties, life has become much easier, and we get to spare time for other things. Why did you refuse to let us stay then? The Village Chief confessed honestly, We were afraid that you would discover these ownerless living corpses and report them to the government office. If they found the owner, wouldn''t we be back to farming ourselves? We initially wanted to scare you away. But who would have thought that not only did you not leave, you even stayed at the Ancestral Hall. Seeing how things would unravel regardless, instead of having you injured by the living corpses, I figure it''s better that I explain. Chapter 406 – 405: Unusual Living Corpse_1 Chapter 406: Chapter 405: Unusual Living Corpse_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . After hearing the village chief''s story, the two men had a eureka moment: No wonder these living corpses are so hardy, unlike any ordinary person could refine. So they were lost. Are lost living corpses a common occurrence? The village chief shook his head: How could it be? I''ve lived eighty years and this is the first time I''ve seen ownerless living corpses. I''ve only heard people mention it before. May I ask, what are the reasons for a living corpse to become ownerless? I''ve heard people say there are only two reasons. Either the owner is dead, so the living corpse loses control and wanders aimlessly day after day, or the owner willingly releases control of the living corpse. Otherwise, it is because the living corpses revolt and eat their owner. Judging from the living corpses in our village, they''re not bloodthirsty and don''t seem to fit the third scenario. Is there a way to find the master of the living corpses? Upon hearing Lu Yang ask this, the village chief showed a conflicted expression on his face, his eyebrows furrowed deeply, then he sighed. There is. Each corpse-driver leaves a unique imprint on the living corpses they control to claim ownership. The living corpses in our village all have the same imprint on their right wrists, like this. The village chief squatted on the ground and drew three interlocking circles with his finger. In the center of the circles, he wrote the character for ghost. If the owner of the living corpses is still alive, they would have the same pattern on their right wrist. Although I only reached the peak of the second layer of Qi Refinement and my cultivation level is limited, in my youth, I studied under a brilliant corpse-driver master. My master reached the peak of the sixth layer of Qi Refinement! During my time learning from my master, I learned to recognize the patterns of corpse-drivers in surrounding counties, none of them had this style. As for corpse-drivers from other places, I have never seen. This was also one of the reasons why the village chief didn''t report the incident. The living corpses were not left by any local corpse-drivers, so even if he reported it to the government office, they wouldn''t be able to find the owner of the living corpses. Elder, have you heard of the Corpse Chasing Sect? The village chief laughed. How can I not know about the Corpse Chasing Sect? Thirty years ago, I was fortunate enough to get a distant glimpse of a disciple from the Corpse Chasing Sect. He was truly a distinguished young talent, far beyond someone like me who struggles even to understand the basics of corpse-driving. Do you know the location of the Corpse Chasing Sect? That''s quite far. The chief pointed west. The Corpse Chasing Sect is located at the very center of our Wild State. From here if you keep going west, it''s about eighty million miles. Meng Jingzhou nodded. It seems we still have a few more days of travel. Having the old horse made the eighty million miles not seem very far. He remembered when he first left home, traveling from the Imperial City to the Seek Dao Sect, the journey was not much more than eighty million miles, and only took a few days. Whether they traveled fast or slow depended on the mood of the old horse. At first, Meng Jingzhou thought they were traveling fast because the carriage had a spatial array method that could freely traverse space and shorten the distance. He later found out that while the carriage was indeed a treasure, the real reason they traveled so fast was due to the old horse. Now that we know about the existence of these living corpses, could you allow us brothers to stay overnight? Alright, since my wife has passed away and our children have moved to live in the county, hosting you two would only require adding two more quilts. The two rested and adjusted in Firmstone Village for one night. The next day, they bid farewell to the village chief and set off on their journey. You two were quite lucky last night. Fairy Eternity stretched lazily, contorting her body to stretch her muscles and bones. Although the concept of muscles and bones doesn''t apply to a spirit form, old habits still persist even after death. Lucky? Yeah, the group of living corpses you encountered last night were carefully refined by a great cultivator. They''re just unattended, and combined with their lack of Yang Qi, they don''t have much energy to move. They can only maintain basic activities daily through large buns, otherwise, you two wouldn''t have been able to beat them. If I''m not mistaken, the group of living corpses acting together could be a match for one at the Unification stage. Unification stage! Lu Yang was astonished. He knew that the living corpses they encountered last night were formidable, but he didn''t expect them to be able to compete with those at the Unification stage. Even if Lu Yang didn''t understand the art of refining living corpses, he knew that refining living corpses of this level must be done by a cultivator at the Unification stage. These living corpses were a battle tool of a Unification stage corpse-driver. How could they be left behind carelessly? Did a corpse-driver at the Unification stage die? The thought of this sent chills down Lu Yang''s spine. Nowadays, people rarely fight fiercely to the death. Unification stage cultivators rarely kill each other openly. Let alone, Unification stage cultivators are incredibly strong with many methods to protect their lives. Unless there was a huge gap in strength, like between his master Daoist Buyu, the Grand Elder, Qiu Jin''an and an average Unification stage cultivator, it would be very difficult for a Unification stage cultivator to kill another one at the same stage. Meng Jingzhou saw Lu Yang''s changing expression and couldn''t help but ask curiously: What''s wrong? You should still remember that I have Fairy Eternity within me. Meng Jingzhou was there watching when Fairy Eternity resurrected. Meng Jingzhou blinked his eyes, clapped his hands, and showed a newly-awakened-expression. Ah~ I remember now, you have an ancient immortal within you. What did the immortal say? Wait a minute, let''s put aside what the immortal said for now. Why do you look as if you just remembered it? You can''t blame me for this. Meng Jingzhou scratched his head in embarrassment and started counting on his fingers. In my imagination, a person with an ancient immortal within them should be constantly blessed with extraordinary luck, armed with ancient incomplete magic artifacts as weapons, possess a variety of astonishing secrets, familiar with many kinds of cultivation methods, unbeatable amongst their peers, often making stunning remarks, having insights beyond their level, being embraced by beautiful women, and when they go to secret realms, it''s like going home and so on. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From what I''ve observed, you don''t really fit these characteristics. The only one that fits is being unbeatable amongst your peers, but this doesn''t really stand out much within our Seek Dao Sect. Oh right, you do know about the ancient secrets that can only bluff the Nine Nether Cult. Lu Yang: Yes, I also want to know the reason. What did the immortal say? She said that the group of living corpses we encountered last night match up to the Unification stage in combat power. Meng Jingzhou''s pupils constrict slightly, clearly having the same worry as Lu Yang. How could living corpses of this level randomly appear outside? Something must have happened that people don''t know about! Let''s find a big city and ask around, see if there have been any battles, or if a cultivator in the Unification stage has fallen. Surely, something of this level won''t occur without leaving any traces. Lu Yang nodded, he had the same thoughts. By the way, since you have an ancient immortal within you, can you help me ask her if she knows a way to solve my backlash of causality? Meng Jingzhou looked expectantly at Lu Yang. Yes, without the help of Eldest Senior Sister, there is still the help of an ancient immortal. Ancient immortals with celestial abilities should be able to solve a small backlash of causality easily, right? I''ve asked. What did she say? She told you to go die. ? Chapter 407 – 406: Meng Jingzhous Immortal Tribulation_1 Chapter 407: Chapter 406: Meng Jingzhou''s Immortal Tribulation_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Spiritual Space. With his mortal body, Lu Yang was helping Meng Jingzhou resist the tribulations of an Immortal, which was incredibly moving and virtuous. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watch how I set straight this boy from the Meng Family, who seems not to care if I exist or not! Fairy Eternity was like a bristling little yellow cat, baring her claws and teeth, ready to cause trouble for Meng Jingzhou. Fairy, Fairy, Old Meng is just an ordinary mortal, speaking without thinking. There''s no need for you to lose your temper over him. Lu Yang was desperately holding onto Fairy Eternity''s arm, not daring to let her rush out. Fairy Eternity angrily asked, You tell me, have I not been kind to him, considering his methods for his sake? Isn''t that a great act on my part? How dare he malign me like this? Fairy, you''re a magnanimous person, Old Meng is young and doesn''t know better. Please let it go this time. Fairy Eternity angrily sat back down, her small feet swinging back and forth. Tell me, which of the characteristics mentioned by the Meng boy does not match with me? Old Meng said that those who have an ancient immortal in them would have continual fortuitous encounters? Didn''t I help you to become the Acting Sect Master, controlling the vast Seek Dao Sect, even Miss Yun has to listen to your orders! You even welcomed the Five Elements Sect! What about using incomplete ancient magical artifacts as weapons? Isn''t your Dark Moon Sword that? A flying sword of Immortal, personally refined by Yingtian Immortal with great care. The Qilin Immortal treasures it and used it with utmost caution, yet it was ultimately broken by the girls from the Dragon and Phoenix clans. What about possessing various shocking secrets? Ancient secrets, aren''t all the stories I''ve told you secrets? Can you hear them from other places? Lu Yang pondered for a moment and found it to be true. If the stories told by the fairy were made public, the image that Yingtian Immortal painstakingly maintained would be ruined overnight. That could indeed be called a shocking secret. There is also being familiar with many ways of cultivation? Haven''t I been demonstrating daily how to cultivate by sleeping? Plus, there''s the ancient Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth method, which can accelerate your cultivation speed. Unrivalled amongst his peers? When mentioned this, Fairy Eternity looked even more proud, she suddenly stood up on the bed, looking down at Lu Yang from above. Have you forgotten about the Invincible Elixir I taught you? It makes you unrivalled at the same level, undefeated in every battle? Only I could have taught you that, not Yingtian Immortal, or Qilin Immortal, or anyone else! Also, when you were the Acting Sect Master, you had only Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation level, but managed to defeat Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation Realm masters. Could you have done that without my help? So, regularly making astonishing remarks, possessing knowledge that is not expected at this level? Fairy Eternity ended excitedly, moving from standing on the bed to sitting on it, her grievances towards Meng Jingzhou long vanished. At such a young age, you know so many secrets of the immortals, and the ancient world, you''re well-read even when compared to those at the Unification Stage, does that not count? And being thrown into the arms of beautiful women? Fairy Eternity showed an unusual expression of difficulty, and hissed. It may be a bit difficult with throngs of beauties, but you are surrounded by a lot of pretty girls, like Miss Yun, your junior sister Tao Yaoye, that girl from Laurel Fairy Palace, what''s her name? Oh, right, it''s Lan-ting. but all the girls you mentioned, I''ve known since before you were resurrected. How about me giving you a hug? Looking at Fairy Eternity''s exquisite face, one of the top ten beauties from the ancient times, Lu Yang coldly refused. He was not sturdy enough to withstand Fairy Eternity, the source of the curse. And familiar with the secret realms as if returning home? This one is a bit tricky. The secret realms I know of, I estimate they are all gone now wait, you''ve been to the Immortal Secret Realm, my kitchen is even there! Lu Yang: Old Meng was right about everything. I don''t feel like someone who has an ancient immortal within me. That I survived until now is purely due to my tough life. When my master was young, he would say there''s an ancient fierce beast sealed within him. That sounds more plausible than my situation. After calming down the flustered Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang finally left the Spiritual Space. Remember, you owe me a life. ? Meng Jingzhou had never taken Lu Yang''s quirks to heart, not today, not ever. Old horse, take us to the nearest city. We need to gather information. Meng Jingzhou patted the old horse. The old horse walked at a leisurely pace, seemingly aware of where the city was located. Along the secluded mountain path, suddenly a heavy rain began to pour down without warning, as if intended to wash the whole world clean. Boom A large noise came from above, as if something extremely heavy was tumbling down. The two lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked up. Behind the curtain of rain, the mountain began to shake violently, and dirt and rocks scattered in every direction. It was as if a ferocious beast was raging in the tumult, rushing madly down the mountain. Countless trees, washed down by the mudslides, slumped and rolled down the mountain together. It''s a mudslide! Boom The earth and stones rushed down like an army of the dead, charging toward the two in the carriage. Fortunately, the old horse was powerful in cultivation, and the carriage was a magic artifact. This natural disaster of the mortal world did not pose a threat to the carriage. After the mudslide, the two checked the situation. The path is blocked on both sides. Meng Jingzhou frowned slightly, the carriage was fine, but the paths in front and behind were blocked by mud and rocks, so they couldn''t go anywhere. If the old horse utilized his powers, they could leave. Looking at the old horse''s leisurely demeanor, it seemed like an ordinary horse, not at all intending to make a move. Feeling somewhat helpless, Meng Jingzhou could also understand; the old horse was there to protect his safety, not to be his servant and do everything for him. If he did everything, how could Meng Jingzhou gain experience? Let''s clear the obstacles. Both of them got out of the carriage and wrapped themselves with spiritual essence, ensuring their bodies and clothes weren''t wet from the rain. They both used their powers to clear the debris. Exploding Punch! Meng Jingzhou used the Exploding Punch again. The Exploding Punch doesn''t have a lot of power, but its impact is great and suitable for dealing with cultivators weaker than himself. Boom The mud and stones in front slightly trembled. Seeing this, Meng Jingzhou mustered up his strength and consecutively launched the Exploding Punch, opening up a path through the debris with his fists. Lu Yang was not to be outdone either, he activated a spell, his eyes concentrating, and opened his mouth slightly. Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! With a sudden inhalation from Lu Yang, the mud and stones behind him were drawn in by a massive force and swallowed entirely by him! Meng Jingzhou was astounded, thinking how powerful this technique was. So much mud and rocks were gone in an instant! Truly a unique skill of the Taotie clan, being able to devour anything! Want to learn? Lu Yang grinned mischievously. Meng Jingzhou instinctively felt there was a catch. Just as they were about to converse, they heard another loud rumble from above. Meng Jingzhou was furious: Here comes another mudslide, are they never going to end!? Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou in silence, as if understanding the reason, and considered himself to be a curse to Meng. We are supposed to go to a city, there will definitely be women in the city. You have Causality backlash on you. Under the influence of Causality, you definitely can''t get to the city. I am simply being implicated by you. Then what do we do? Lu Yang''s explanation gave Meng Jingzhou an understanding of the situation. You stay here, I''ll go by myself. Chapter 408 – 407: Information on the Wild State_1 Chapter 408: Chapter 407: Information on the Wild State_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . After leaving Meng Jingzhou, indeed, my luck improved substantially. On the way to a nearby city, Lu Yang bravely fought off mountain bandits, rescuing two young ladies from wealthy families. After bidding farewell to the grateful ladies, he refused the offer to marry into their family with grand gestures of righteousness, and then, he departed gracefully. Subsequently, he assisted during a robbery attempt C the transporter''s daughter was deeply touched. This was her first time in charge of a transport and she felt mortified by the incident. If not for Lu Yang''s timely aid, the operation would have failed, severely tarnishing their business reputation. Impressed by Lu Yang''s abilities, she invited him to join their business as the chief protector. As expected, Lu Yang refused. Lastly, Lu Yang witnessed a young maiden setting up a tournament ring in the tradition of martial trials for a spouse. She declared that whoever defeated her would be her husband. Upon witnessing this, Lu Yang picked up his pace and quickly left. I have long heard that the women of Wild State are valiant and often wander freely. Today, I have finally witnessed it. The people of Wild State are bold, and the women there are no different. Unlike the common women in the Central Plains who stay within their boudoirs, the women of Wild State are akin to men in their actions. Meng Jingzhou had always been with him before, so Lu Yang did not have a chance to see this. What a pity. Old Meng has missed out on this scene. Lu Yang felt a sense of schadenfreude on behalf of Meng Jingzhou. But it''s true that the law and order in Wild State is bad. There aren''t this many bandits and hijackers in other places. After passing the beautiful landscape, Lu Yang successfully arrived at a nearby city. The city was built entirely from massive bricks and stones, rugged and unrestrained, similar to the style of the Demon Suppressing Pass, yet unique in its own ways. Far Mountain City. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang looked up, softly reciting the name of the city, before striding through the city gate. The Land Money Trade Association deals in selling information. The quickest way to understand local conditions is to buy a report from them. However, the association does not dare to sell certain pieces of intel C like those of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Especially information related to the Seek Dao Sect is never sold. Yun Zhi''s victory over her peers during the Grand Contest of the Five Great Immortal Sects, as well as her defeat of the various Sect Leaders, is information not for sale by the association. Lu Yang discovered that very few people knew about Eldest Senior Sister. Unless one had a special informant, they were unaware even of Yun Zhi''s name; those who knew of her existence simply considered her a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. There was nothing exceptional about her that would catch other people''s attention. Lu Yang guessed it was due to Eldest Senior Sister rarely taking action and the Association''s reluctance to sell related information. As for information about the other four Immortal Sects, the Association would sell some in varying amounts. For example, the number of people in Suspension Temple reached a new high, exceeding twelve people in total. Also, in order to comprehend the essence of Buddhist teachings, the Abbot of the Suspension Temple began practicing Silent Zen. Now, he only resorts to violence and not words. The Association selectively sells government-related information. For instance, information about Daoist Buyu and the Minister of Justice being locked in the same prison cell, and that all offices in the Ministry of Punishments had been temporarily relocated, was not sold by the Association. When Lu Yang arrived at the Association, he bought the most detailed report on Wild State. The first piece of intel shocked him. The governor''s daughter of Wild State is holding a birthday banquet. The governor has sent out invitations, inviting all forces to send representatives to present their blessings and gifts. At the banquet, all aspiring young talents of the different forces vie for a smile from the governor''s daughter, showcasing their talents to the best of their abilities. Presently, the governor of Wild State is suspected of corruption, all forces are suspected of bribery, arrests have been made. The Association thoughtfully added relevant legal provisions and cases to serve as a warning. The newly-appointed governor of Wild State gave a speech entitled Rectifying the Unhealthy Tendencies in Wild State'', calling on all officials in Wild State to study it. The Barbarian Tribe''s coming-of-age ceremony was held as scheduled. The young tribesman, Man Gu, survived seven days in the wilderness and hunted nearly a hundred Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts, taking the championship. Turns out, this young fellow Man Gu was partaking in the Barbarian Tribe''s coming-of-age ritual when he said he was going home to visit family. Lu Yang suddenly realized C for a while, he hadn''t seen Man Gu and had been wondering why it was taking him so long to visit his family. He had heard of the Barbarian Tribe''s coming-of-age ceremony, where those about to come of age are thrown into the most dangerous wilderness. Surviving seven days there is seen as passing the coming-of-age ceremony. If they manage to hunt Demon Beasts in the wilderness, they receive higher levels of appraisal. The rankings of the ceremony are determined by the quantity and quality of the Demon Beasts hunted. So, the Barbarian Tribe still carries on with this tradition. Fairy Eternity was slightly surprised. This was a tradition she had left for the Ancient Barbarian Tribe when she took them under her wing. She hadn''t expected it to still exist. The big contest of the Corpse Chasing Sect ended. The winner, Huang Ming, just turned eighteen and is at the early Golden Core Stage of cultivation. He has been accepted by the Sect Leader of the Corpse Chasing Sect as his sole disciple. The second-place Zhao Po also just turned eighteen and is at the early stage of Golden Core. Lu Yang lingered over this piece of information for a few more seconds. Being at the initial stage of Golden Core at just eighteen, this was indeed an extraordinary talent. Even within the Five Great Immortal Sects, such rapid cultivation was rare, second only to him and Meng Jingzhou. Two geniuses; the Great Era is nearing. Lu Yang sighed. Both of them would qualify as stepping stones for Fairy Eternity''s rise in the primeval grand era. Seven Emotions Valley has developed a new type of curse. Whoever is cursed with it will hear the buzzing of mosquitoes in their ears whenever they sleep or retreat for cultivation. Covering their ears will not help, making the cursed individual prone to irritation. Seven Emotions Valley, I remember it''s one of the First-Class Sects in Wild State, proficient in curses. Lu Yang murmured. He didn''t know much about Seven Emotions Valley. A man in a white hat (real name unknown, true identity unknown), the price on his head is one million Spirit Stones. The man split into two and pretended to have captured himself. Receiving the reward, he left unquestioned. Now, the official reward of Wild State has been increased to two million Spirit Stones. The new up-and-comer in the barbecue industry, Grill It Again'', has now set up shop in Wild State. Currently, they own thirty branches in Wild State and business is booming. According to the store, they love barbecuing and want to spread the flavor of barbecue throughout all of Wild State, planning to open more stores. Corpse-driver''s Home, Clear Bright Chain of Inns Why are there advertisements? Lu Yang was slightly annoyed. He paid money for buying information, so why were there advertisements mixed in with the intel? In fact, Grill It Again'' was also an advertisement, but since Lu Yang profited sixty percent from it, he didn''t mind. Why aren''t there any reports of Unification Stage battles? Lu Yang wasn''t dazzled by the diverse information of Wild State; he still remembered the reason why he bought the intel C to look for clues regarding the Living Corpse group from Firmstone Village. Oh, I found it. There really was a record of Unification Stage figures clashing, which happened two months ago. Let''s see what happened Two Unification True Monarchs ended their relationship and were applying for divorce, fighting over the custody of their child. Lu Yang: Lu Yang rubbed his temples in agony, wondering if the idea of the Living Corpse horde getting lost and straying was possible. Chapter 409 – 408: Quick Pass Through Classic Plot_1 Chapter 409: Chapter 408: Quick Pass Through Classic Plot_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang felt that the Wild State truly lived up to its name. Just the fierce customs alone would have him, a foreigner, learn for a while. It seems that even the Land Money Trade Association does not have any information about Unification-stage combats. The Fairy said that the Yang Qi stored by the Living Corpse could sustain activity for up to two months, so Lu Yang collected all the information about what happened in the Wild State over the past two months. Apart from couples arguing, there was no more information about Unification-stage combats. Did it happen in secret and even the information network of the Trade Association failed to discover it? Or did this group of Living Corpses lose their way? If he hadn''t seen the information about the Wild State, Lu Yang would have suspected the former, but now that he had read the information, he suspected the latter. Whatever, let''s just deal with Old Meng''s problem for now. From the information, the Seven Emotions Valley specializes in Cursing Techniques. Why not go to Seven Emotions Valley? Do you know where Seven Emotions Valley is? Lu Yang asked the people of the Trade Association. Lu Yang had just splurged on the most detailed information. Naturally, the Trade Association was willing to give him a piece of information for free. Besides, this could hardly be considered information. With a certain Cultivation Level, everyone knew the location of the Seven Emotions Valley. The Trade Association directly gave Lu Yang a map and marked the location of Seven Emotions Valley on it. As he left the Trade Association, Lu Yang heard a scream. He followed the sound and found a young tyrant forcibly abducting a local woman on the street. Several bootlickers cheered, and the young tyrant seemed to have considerable power locally. The onlooking crowd dared to be angry but didn''t dare to speak out. The young tyrant laughed wildly, with the woman crying bitterly. Not over yet? Lu Yang sighed. He felt that his luck in love affairs was absurdly prosperous. No, could it be that because he had saved Meng Jingzhou from the Fairy, he had gathered immense merit, and this luck in love affairs was a reward? No matter what, he had to deal with the matter at hand first. Stop. Lu Yang said softly. His voice was not loud, but very conspicuous in this context, so everyone heard it. He didn''t care about the surprised gazes of the passers-by and quickly approached the young tyrant, helping the woman up. You''ve got guts, are you from outside? Do you know who I am? Before the young tyrant could finish, Lu Yang didn''t blink, just slapped him directly. The young tyrant was around the same age as Lu Yang and had a strong cultivation level, with the Qi Refinement Consummation realm. Seeing their master getting slapped, the bootlickers took out various weapons and rushed up, but Lu Yang, annoyed, casually waved his hand which caused a gust of wind that blew all of the bootlickers away. These bootlickers had strong cultivations, with Foundation Establishment Stage cultivations. The onlookers were shocked that Lu Yang dared to strike the young tyrant. I''ve never seen this person before, is he from outside? He must be from outside. Who dares to provoke the Gu family in Far Mountain City, especially when the other party is the young master of the Gu family! Although he vented some anger for us, this man will probably have a hard time leaving Far Mountain City. Even servants with Foundation Establishment Stage cultivations are easily defeated. Who exactly is this young hero? Golden Core Stage! It must be Golden Core Stage! The woman looked at Lu Yang with affection, My savior. The woman was beautiful and could be described as a beauty. Lu Yang noticed the color of admiration in her eyes and wondered if her next sentence would be that she had no way to repay him except to give herself. The Gu family is great and rich, commanding Far Mountain City. Although your cultivation level is unparalleled, you will still face danger when dealing with the Gu family. You should run as fast as you can. Haha, want to run? You dare to hit my son, and you still expect to leave Far Mountain City! A furious laughter came. Most of Far Mountain City could hear it. A middle-aged cultivator, brimming with anger, arrived, glaring at Lu Yang with a gnashing of teeth. You! Lu Yang didn''t give him a chance to say a second sentence, casually firing a Sword Light and pinning the newcomer to the wall. After hitting him, Lu Yang turned around and asked, Is this the patriarch of the Gu family? The woman nodded rigidly. She didn''t expect Lu Yang to be so decisive and powerful, subduing the late-stage Golden Core patriarch of the Gu family with one move. The patriarch of the Gu family is indeed scary, but his father is even scarier Before the woman could finish, a second roar came from afar. How dare you bully my son and grandson! Following the Invincible Elixir''s prompt, Lu Yang took out the Green Peak Sword and cast the Beheading'' technique. The man barely got his words out when Lu Yang nailed him to the wall next to the Gu family patriarch. Nascent Soul Initial Stage, it was enough to make Lu Yang use his sword. Does the Gu family have anyone else? Lu Yang continued to ask. The woman was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses and continued to nod rigidly, Yes, the Gu family has an Elder at the Divinity Transformation Stage. Looking at Lu Yang''s unchanging expression, the woman couldn''t help but raise Lu Yang''s cultivation level a few more notches in her heart. While the woman was stunned, the patriarch of the Gu family secretly contacted his ancestor and asked him to take action. Young man, you''ve got guts, you dare to bully my Gu family. Even if my Gu family is at fault, it should be for me to discipline, there''s no need for sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang didn''t say a word and took out the Identity Jade hanging from his waist. There''s no need for the friend to make a move, Gu will thank the friend for teaching these unworthy descendants on behalf of me! The ancestor of the Gu family saw the jade and abruptly stopped, coming down from the sky, thanking Lu Yang with a fist and a bow. Indeed, Lu Yang couldn''t beat the Divinity Transformation Elder, but did he really need to fight? In front of the colossal Seek Dao Sect, a Divinity Transformation Elder was nothing. No need for an Elder to make a move, a random Senior Brother or Senior Sister could help Lu Yang regain face. The reputation of the Five Great Immortal Sects was enough to make these minor influential family cultivators revere them. Lu Yang wasn''t afraid to fight with the young or meet with the old. Did you all hear what the ancestor of Gu family said just now, Seek Dao Sect'', the legendary Seek Dao Sect? It''s the Seek Dao Sect from the storytelling in Legend of the Dao Sect''! The top of the Five Great Immortal Sects! The passersby gasped with surprise, expressing their exclamation. They didn''t think that Lu Yang had such an extraordinary origin. The woman was also extremely shocked looking at Lu Yang, her affection deepened. Gratitude is unnecessary. Please make sure to manage your offspring properly. Be careful that your offspring do not bring you catastrophic trouble. Don''t you know that we of the Seek Dao Sect are worried that the tasks posted in the Task Hall won''t be enough? Lu Yang said loudly. Not only for the Gu family ancestor to hear, but the surrounding people as well. The ancestor of the Gu family could not miss the implied meaning in Lu Yang''s words and was even sweating coldly. He smiled and said, I will. I will. Thank you for your reminder. After this, I will keep a close watch on my descendants. If this happens again, even skinning and bone scraping punishment will be in order! The woman thanked Lu Yang with a bow, In order to repay you, I could repay you in the next life by being your cattle and horse. Lu Yang promptly interrupted her. Under the scrutiny of the crowd, he left Far Mountain City and returned the way he came. I hope I don''t encounter this kind of thing on the way back. He felt that along this way, he didn''t get much useful information, but a lot had happened. May the Immortality bless No, it''s unreliable to have the Immortality bless. It''s better for me to count on my own luck. Chapter 410 – 409: When Three Walk Together, Each Has Ulterior Motives_1 Chapter 410: Chapter 409: When Three Walk Together, Each Has Ulterior Motives_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Perhaps because Lu Yang''s luck in love affairs had finally been exhausted, he didn''t encounter any wealthy daughters being intercepted or knight-errant women being robbed during their journey, let alone any martial arts recruitment for a spouse. Recruitment for marriage by martial arts was the most problematic. The only option was to avoid them. If Lu Yang were to participate, he would not willing to lose his Invincible Elixir if he lost, but winning would unknowingly land him with an unknown wife. No matter how one considered it, it was not worth it. Huh, it''s clear weather? S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang, on his way back to his carriage, saw the clear sky in the mountainous area. The rain had finally stopped. It''s probably because Old Meng has given up on going to the city. Lu Yang saw four figures in the distance, which was right on his path back. He approached quickly, seeing clearly that these four figures were not four people, but three cultivators and a living corpse. The arguing voices travelled with the wind, reaching Lu Yang''s ears. We''ve tried to pass here several times, and each time we were intercepted by unexpected incidents. This is a warning! There is great horror ahead, we can''t go any closer! A handsome cultivator was arguing passionately, restraining his companions from advancing further. Brother Ye, these are just coincidences; in such a big world, coincidences are also possible. I''ve never heard of such a form of warning before? Another, with bronze skin and short hair, appeared casual. He turned his head to ask the third companion. Brother Zhao, you''ve travelled around and seen a lot. Have you encountered such situations before? Brother Zhao, who was called, had a fair complexion, even whiter than ordinary people, and seemed to be unhealthy. Brother Zhao furrowed his eyebrows, seemingly recalling something about the matter, but couldn''t remember it no matter how hard he tried. Lu Yang silently circumvented the three men and continued to move forward. Hey hey hey, you can''t pass through there, Brother! the youth with short hair called out to Lu Yang. Can''t pass through? There seems to be something sneaky ahead, we''ve encountered accidents time and again that stop us from advancing. The handsome youth continued, Brother Wenren is right. For example, I was just about to move forward when a mistake occurred in the operation of my martial arts. I had to meditate on the spot for almost an hour to adjust. After functioning normally, we ran into a lost elderly man and took him home. When we returned here, we found we had left something at the old man''s house and had to run back to get it. When we came back once again, several giant rocks rolled down from a distance and blocked our way. Only when we three moved the boulders out of the way did we realize something was wrong. There seemed to be an invisible force blocking the way. Brother Zhao suddenly seemed to realize something: I remember now. You remember what? the other two asked eagerly. I heard my elders say this kind of situation happens when a Great Power wants to have a debate or battle in a particular location, they would set up an Array Method to drive people away in advance. Others then can''t continue to approach and can only bypass the place. However, this situation is rare since it''s troublesome to restore the original appearance after battling in the mountains. It''s more common to battle on plain fields or in the sky. There should be experts battling ahead. Didn''t we also see just now? There are dark clouds and thunderstorms ahead, which means some experts are using the power of heaven and earth to battle! Brother Zhao spoke more seriously, feeling that his analysis was logical. The handsome youth and the short-haired youth knew of Brother Zhao''s extraordinary background and nodded in agreement with his analysis. It''s better to avoid the battles of Great Powers. Since we can''t pass through the mountains, we have to detour. Lu Yang stared at the three men for a while, then suddenly asked, Which one of you three is disguised as a man? Upon hearing this, the handsome youth, known as Brother Ye, showed a fluctuating expression. He was forced to yield under Lu Yang''s determined gaze, How did you find out? Ye Brother, you? The other two looked at the handsome youth in surprise. Brother Ye, or rather Miss Ye as she should be called now, laughed bitterly. She removed a jade pendant from around her neck, smoothed her Adam''s apple, and her originally handsome appearance transformed into a charming one. Her big, watery eyes were revealed, her hair lengthened to waist-length, and her chest turned plump. Seeing Brother Ye transform from male to female, the other two companions were even more shocked. The three of them haven''t known each other very long, having met each other when they were wandering in the martial arts world. They felt that they needed support when venturing into the world, and since they got along well, they travelled together. Who would have thought that after going through so much together, Brother Ye turned out to be a woman?! No wonder Brother Ye, you never took a bath with us and always asked for separate accommodation when we stayed at the inn. You blushed when we told dirty jokes and asked us to stop! Wait, so the woman I saw bathing in the lake that night was also you! Brother Wenren made connections to certain incidents. During a camping night in the wild, he had gone by the lakeside. Under the moonlight, he saw a woman with a graceful figure bathing in the lake, like a fairy in the water. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, he hadn''t been able to see the fairy''s face clearly. When he mentioned this incident to his companions the next day, Brother Ye had laughed and said he was half-asleep and had mistaken something else for a fairy. I lied, I am actually from the Ye family in Liang State. Miss Ye said ashamedly. She had disguised herself as a man, traveled from Liang State to Wild State, and made friends with these two companions. The Ye family of Liang State is a well-known influential family there, having produced both high-ranking officials and Great Cultivators in the past. This is a jade pendant that I begged from my mother. She said that she had travelled around disguised as a man before. She met my father in this disguise, and no one had ever seen through it thanks to this pendant. I can''t understand how this Brother saw through it today. Lu Yang responded with a smile, too embarrassed to admit that it was actually Meng Jingzhou who had identified the disguise. His smile, to Miss Ye, appeared as a mysterious one. Miss Ye sighed internally, acknowledging how unfathomable the people in the martial arts world are. One could just bump into a passerby on the road who could see through their disguise. Since her identity had been exposed, Miss Ye stopped worrying about it and turned to face Brother Wenren, her eyes full of affection. Brother Wenren, I like you. Do you remember when we came across a Tribulation Cultivator, and you took a hit for me and saved me from him? From then on, I fell in love with you! Brother Wenren was somewhat at a loss as his good friend Brother Ye suddenly confessed love for him. Fortunately, he quickly regained his composure, heaved a sigh, and took off his thumb ring. His body changed, his arms became slender, his short hair lengthened to shoulder length, and his chest inflated, becoming full and round. Only his skin tone remained the same, still a healthy bronze color. I''m sorry, I''m also disguised as a man. Do you remember after I blocked that hit for you, I refused your offer to treat my wound, and asked to be left alone to recover? This is the reason. Miss Ye: Heartbreak comes fast. Lu Yang, Miss Ye, and Miss Wenren all turned their heads to look at the sickly-looking Brother Zhao at the same time, clearly saying, Your turn. Brother Zhao was suddenly furious: I''m a man! So, out of the three of them travelling together, he was the only honest one! Chapter 411 – 410: Are you Lu Yang, who dares to even hit the judges?_1 Chapter 411: Chapter 410: Are you Lu Yang, who dares to even hit the judges?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Brother Zhao is an experienced Jianghu wanderer, and it is the first time for Miss Ye and Miss Wenren to venture out into the Jianghu. However, he had been adventuring for two or three years, and he was rich in experience. During the journey, with his abundant experience, he had taken the role of the elder brother among the three. But he could never have imagined that among the three brothers, he turned out to be the only male! How can he face the world after this revelation? Lu Yang gently patted Brother Zhao''s shoulder to comfort him. Yet, Zhao didn''t feel comforted at all. His living corpse was much better, it would never deceive him. Miss Ye''s eyes reddened as she reluctantly looked at everyone, I left home with the consent of my family, but they required me to keep my identity as a female a secret. Once it was revealed, I would have to return immediately. Originally, even if her identity was exposed, she thought that it was worth it if it meant confessing her feelings to Brother Wenren. If Brother Wenren accepted her confession, she could make Brother Wenren a member of the Ye family, and they could live a life of wealth. But now, it seems that she had thought too optimistically. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not only did she reveal her identity, making it mandatory for her to return home according to her family''s rules, but her confession also ended in failure, as it was flatly rejected. Her cheeks burned red. Even if her family did not ask her to go home, she would be too embarrassed to stay here. Miss Wenren of the Wenren family also showed a similar expression, struggling to bid farewell to everyone, her tone low: I am a member of the Wenren influential family of Liang State. The situation is similar to Miss Ye. My elders said that my ring is a high-quality spirit treasure, and it can''t possibly be detected unless I reveal my identity. Now that I have revealed my identity, I don''t have any other choice but to return home. When Lu Yang said, Which one of you three dressed as a man, her face also changed greatly. She thought Lu Yang had seen through her disguise. She was about to take off her ring, remove her disguise, and confess to Brother Ye when Ye confessed first. The result was more or less the same. The Wenren influential family of Liang State, Lu Yang had heard a little bit about this family. The Wenren family was a clan that evolved from the barbarian tribe, changed their surname from Man to Wenren, and moved to Liang State. If a person goes to the western regions, they would find many people there with bronze-colored skin. When considered, Miss Wenren just might have some connection to Man Gu. You''re a member of the Wenren family? Miss Ye was surprised. As both were influential families from Liang State, she naturally had heard of the Wenren family. Yes, my name is Wenren Hui. Should we go home together? It will be nice to have some company. Sure. Do you want me to escort you two? Despite being deceived, Brother Zhao, as the leader, still showed his magnanimity. No, no. The two women quickly declined. They had deceived him all the way, they were both too embarrassed to trouble Brother Zhao any further. After bidding farewell to the two women, only Lu Yang and Brother Zhao were left, along with a reactionless living corpse. By the way, I didn''t get a chance to introduce myself earlier. My name is Lu Yang, from the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang, having recovered from the shock of the two women''s disguises, remembered that he has not introduced himself yet. Brother Zhao''s eyes widened in disbelief. He never expected that the other party had such a significant background. No wonder he could see through the disguises of the two women that he himself could not see through: You''re from the Seek Dao Sect?! Wait, Lu Yang? The one who showed his prowess at the Qingzhou ceremony, defeated all the contestants, winning first place, even beating the judges! Brother Zhao was taken aback. Among the young generation of the cultivation world, who hasn''t heard of Lu Yang''s name? People from the Five Great Immortal Sects were always in the public eye. Additionally, Lu Yang''s audacious act of contesting against Golden Core Stage cultivators during Foundation Establishment Stage and beating up the judges made it hard for him not to be noticed. Lu Yang had been cultivating non-stop recently, and had not left the Seek Dao Sect. Otherwise, he would have discovered earlier that the outside world had been discussing him and Meng Jingzhou. Wait a moment, what do you mean by I even dared to hit the judges''Well, it''s not exactly wrong. Why did the news of him challenging a genius of the same Immortal Sect turn into him beating up the judges? Who started this rumor? It''s made-up so ingeniously! Brother Lu might not have heard of me. I am Zhao Po of the Corpse Chasing Sect. Zhao Po said humbly, although he was quite outstanding among the younger generation, when compared with Lu Yang, he fell a bit short. I have just heard about you, as the runner-up of the Corpse Chasing Sect. Lu Yang recalled the seemingly useless information he bought from the Commerce Association: The grand comparison of the Corpse Chasing Sect had ended. The winner was named Huang Ming, just turned 18, at the early stage of Golden Core cultivation level, who was accepted as the direct disciple of the Sect Leader of Corpse Chasing Sect. The runner-up was named Zhao Po, also 18, with Golden Core early-stage cultivation level. It''s the runner-up of the grand comparison of the sect. Zhao Po corrected Lu Yang''s words. It''s more or less the same. Let''s go, my friend, Meng Jingzhou, is ahead. You must have heard of him. Lu Yang smiled. He had not expected to meet someone from the Corpse Chasing Sect here, which would save him a lot of trouble. Zhao Po''s eyes lit up. He also did not expect that the stranger he ran into on the roadside turned out to be the current talk of the town, Lu Yang, and behind him was another hot topic, Meng Jingzhou. Although as soon as Lu Yang appeared, his small crew disassembled instantly. Isn''t there a duel among the great powers, can we go over there? What duel, it''s Old Meng who is cursed. All women will stay away from him, that''s why you couldn''t move forward! Lu Yang laughed bitterly from the irony. Zhao Po was clearly shaken by this curse: Is there such a curse? Was it from the Seven Emotions Valley? That''s not right. Would Seven Emotions Valley dare to curse people from the Seek Dao Sect? It''s a little more complicated to explain, we came to the Wild State to solve this problem. The two arrived at the location of the carriage. At this point, the sky had cleared after the rain, Meng Jingzhou had cleared the road blocked by the mudslide, and he was now enjoying a barbecue. Haha Old Meng, I''m back. I''ve gone through a lot along the way. What, you ask me what happened? Well, let me explain it properly! Lu Yang didn''t even wait for Meng Jingzhou to ask before he started recounting his journey. Listen, you really missed out by not being there. After leaving, I first encountered two young maidens being kidnapped. I heroically rescued them, and they wanted to repay me with their bodies. Then I encountered a female knight escorting a heist, and again came to the rescue. She was very grateful and hinted that I could go to the escort agency to marry her. Then, I came across a martial competition for marriage. Surprisingly, the young girl participating was quite pretty. When I reached the nearby city, I encountered a wicked boy who was harassing a woman in public. I couldn''t bear it and stepped in immediately. Then, I ended up defeating every member of their family, making them submit. The woman being harassed said that she was so indebted that she also offered me her body. The experiences along the way were so diverse, right, Old Meng? Lu Yang shook his head, appearing as if he hadn''t had enough. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes were turning red with jealousy. Zhao Po stayed silent on the side, contemplating whether he should intervene, or sit on the sidelines in case a fight broke out. Having heard that both of these people were at the Golden Core early stage, and considering that he himself was also at the Golden Core early stage, if a fight did really happen, he is likely to be able to mediate, right? Chapter 412 – 411: It seems that the power of Seven Emotions Valley is not mediocre_1 Chapter 412: Chapter 411: It seems that the power of Seven Emotions Valley is not mediocre_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Why haven''t I encountered these sorts of things! Meng Jingzhou regretted, feeling like he missed a golden opportunity. I despise you, Lu Yang, for robbing me of it, a grudge that cannot be resolved! It''s all destiny, just accept it. Lu Yang consoled. Get lost! Meng Jingzhou snapped, wondering why all the good things happened to Lu Yang. Neither Lu Yang nor Meng Jingzhou had any intention of fighting, all of Zhao Po''s worries were for nothing. Who''s this person you brought back? Meng Jingzhou asked, pointing his lips at Zhao Po. Fearing that Lu Yang would mock him again, Zhao Po hastily introduced himself: I am Zhao Po, runner-up in the Corpse Chasing Sect competition, at the early stage of the Golden Core. Meng Jingzhou was surprised, Zhao Po seemed similar in age and at most just a year older, but such talents could only rank second in Corpse Chasing Sect? If Zhao Po came to their Seek Dao Sect, he could achieve the sixth place. You''re only the second in the Corpse Chasing Sect with your skills? On this topic, Zhao Po smiled bitterly: I hate to admit it, but Senior Brother Huang Ming is indeed slightly better than me, especially in terms of combat awareness. In that battle, I used all my tricks, but Senior Brother Huang Ming was still unfazed, he was always prepared. Senior Brother Huang Ming has always been more outstanding than me, every time we complete a mission, he always takes the lead. When others are still looking for clues, he has already killed the hidden enemies. Senior Brother Huang Ming has no parents since he was a child, he''s an orphan with a solitary personality, unwilling to interact with others. Zhao Po shook his head in regret, he wanted to share cultivation insights with Senior Brother Huang Ming for mutual progress, but alas, Huang Ming didn''t like to talk much even to him who ranked second. Senior Brother Huang Ming has taken the Sect Leader as his master, it will be even harder to see him in the future. Is he that strong? Lu Yang''s evaluation of Huang Ming went up a notch. He thought that Huang Ming and Zhao Po were on the same level, but from what Zhao Po said, it seemed they were far apart in strength? Not to mention me, I heard that Senior Brother Meng is cursed and can''t be near women? Meng Jingzhou hesitated for a moment: It seems I couldn''t be close to women even before I was cursed. Zhao Po consoled: Don''t be disheartened, Senior Brother Meng. A sage once said, To become a great tool, one must first suffer his mind, his muscles and bones, his body skin, empty his body, and act against his will. Therefore, he motivates his heart to endure his nature, and aids what he cannot do.'' Meng Jingzhou laughed, the more he looked at Zhao Po the more he liked him: Good, a genius from the Corpse Chasing Sect sure knows how to speak. I''ll consider you my friend. If you ever find yourself in trouble in the Imperial City, just mention my name, Meng Jingzhou! Zhao Po: He had a feeling that something was not quite right in the last sentence. Did he mishear it? To be precise, my curse prevents me from getting close to women. I heard that many cultivators in the Wild State are skilled in curse arts, and the Corpse Chasing Sect is a major sect there. I plan to ask your sect for possible solutions. Zhao Po thought for a moment and earnestly said, In that case, I would recommend you to visit the Seven Emotions Valley instead. Seven Emotions Valley? Like Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou''s understanding of the Seven Emotions Valley was restricted to knowing that such a sect existed. Our Corpse Chasing Sect is indeed proficient in the orthodox corpse-driving technique, but when it comes to curses, we are far less accomplished than the Seven Emotions Valley. In our Wild State, whenever someone is cursed, the first suspicion usually falls on the people of the Seven Emotions Valley. But the Seven Emotions Valley is in a semi-concealed state, so people from other places know very little about it. Lu Yang nodded, confirming his thoughts: It seems that the strength of the Seven Emotions Valley is extraordinary and can be compared with your Corpse Chasing Sect. Zhao Po was amazed. How did Senior Brother Lu know this? Even he only learned it from the Elder after he became second in the sect competition and got promoted. A sect of lesser strength might have been annihilated long ago. Zhao Po admitted that Lu Yang was quite right. Let''s go to the Seven Emotions Valley then. It''s close by anyway. Lu Yang looked at the map. By Old Horse''s speed, they could reach in less than half a day. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s here. Lu Yang pointed to the location on the map and Old Horse snorted in response. Zhao Po was very surprised. To him, Old Horse is just an ordinary horse. How could it understand human feelings so well? Perhaps this involved the secrets of the two senior brothers, so he didn''t ask further. He''s not someone who likes asking too many questions. It''s normal for a cultivator to have secrets. For example, during the journey, he felt that something was off about Brother Ye and Brother Wenren. But he didn''t question them and ended up witnessing the scene where the two disguised as men, fell in love with each other and took advantage of the unsuspecting. The trio rode on the horse cart while Zhao Po had the living corpse squat on top to observe the surroundings and deter petty thieves. Corpse-drivers hold a high status in the Wild State. Those who die away from their hometown need corpse-drivers to drive their corpses back home for peace. Bandits and aggressive robbers, upon seeing a living corpse here and realizing there''s a corpse-driver on the cart, would voluntarily abandon their target. On the horse cart, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou asked several questions about the corpse-driving technique. I''ve been wondering for a long time, living corpses do not have consciousness and essentially are just objects, so why not transport them in storage rings instead of having to stay in inns? In practice, living corpses indeed can be considered objects and can be put in storage rings. But as corpse-drivers, we believe that they are alive, just existing in a state that cultivators cannot perceive. Since they are alive, we should treat them as living beings. We eat, sleep and travel together. When asking them to fight, we use the word please''. Zhao Po smiled bitterly, It''s because our corpse-drivers have a unique view of life and death that there are rumors out there saying that the founder of Nine Nether Sect was from our Corpse Chasing Sect. Zhao Po explained various things about corpse-drivers to the others, giving a much more authentic account than others. In less than half a day, the trio and the living corpse arrived at the Seven Emotions Valley smoothly. I have a friend in Seven Emotions Valley who is an official disciple and very good at breaking curses. When I was cursed, I went to my friend. Your curse, Senior Brother Meng, as long as it''s below the Nascent Soul level, my friend can handle it. It can be a bit uncertain at the Divinity Transformation level. But even if he can''t break it, he can at least alleviate it. Meng Jingzhou hesitated for a moment, then said, Conservatively estimated, it''s at a half-step Pass Tribulation level. After all, he shared the curse with Sect Leader Qiu, reducing its power. Zhao Po leaned slightly backwards in surprise and respect. When he had troubles outside, he usually clashed with seniors in the Golden Core stage, and rarely met Nascent Soul stage enemies. He never encountered Divinity Transformation stage even once. Should I say, the peerless genius of the Seek Dao Sect, even the curse you''re afflicted with is at half-step Pass Tribulation level? What did you do to be cursed at this level? Even if you slapped the Valley Master of Seven Emotions Valley twice, you shouldn''t receive such a high-level curse. Lu Yang thought to himself, that''s just the start, the enemies we two brothers deal with are all at the Unification stage at the very least. We don''t even bother with anyone below that level. Chapter 413 – 412: The Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains to Fill the Sea and Create Land_1 Chapter 413: Chapter 412: The Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains to Fill the Sea and Create Land_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The Seven Emotions Valley should be right ahead. Let''s stop here for now and ask someone in the Valley to keep an eye on Old Meng. Lu Yang feared that if they kept going, various unexpected incidents might happen to impede their journey. He had no desire to experience another landslide like the one he''d suffered by using the Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth technique. Meng Jingzhou knew that Lu Yang was right, however annoyed he might be. He ordered the two men to get off, staying where he was to keep Old Horse company. After they traversed two or three miles, they reached a canyon it seemed as if it had been split open by a mighty sword from the heavens. The sides of the canyon were steep and smooth, with no protrusions or indentations whatsoever. If one claimed this to be the work of natural forces, one had to acknowledge the supernatural power of such forces. Seeing Lu Yang''s attention focused on the canyon, Zhao Po explained, The Seven Emotions Valley wasn''t always called that. It used to be the Seven Emotions Sect. One of the past sect leaders thought that with all the Sects and Schools scattered across the Central Continent, it was way too generic and hard to stand out. So, they invited a master of Swordsmanship to split a plain into two with a single stroke, turning it into a canyon. The Sect then took advantage of this situation and renamed itself as the Seven Emotions Valley and even underwent a formal name change registration process. I see, that''s quite an approach. I''ve learned something new and impressive. They knew about formal registration processes Before Lu Yang could finish, he realized something, Hold on, isn''t it mandatory to restore things back to their original state after the act of cultivators? The case of Seven Emotions Valley needs approvals, right? Yes, indeed. Hence, till now, the Seven Emotions Valley stands as an unauthorized structure. Lu Yang thought C that is the first time I''ve heard of a canyon being considered an unauthorized structure. Quite a unique feature of the cultivation world indeed. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity muttered, Your Great Xia is pretty strict about this matter. It was much freer in the ancient times, without all these bothersome rules and regulations. We could change the terrain as per our wishes. I remember a family residing in the mountains for generations. The way out was blocked by two huge mountains, making commuting very inconvenient. They had to take a long detour to get to the outside world. The kid of that family saw this and decided to move the two mountains blocking the path from the front of their house. People ridiculed him, stating that he was too young and weak to even lift a stone, let alone moving two mountains. The kid then said, Even if I can''t right now, there''s always the future. I can progress to the Qi Refinement Stage. If that is not enough, I''ll advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage. If that''s still not strong enough, then to the Golden Core Stage, the Nascent Soul Stage, and so on. The stages of cultivation are never-ending. One day, I''ll surely reach the level where I can move mountains.'' The kid went out to learn under a mentor. When he returned, he was no longer a boy, but an old man. The people who knew him called him the stubborn old man. The level of cultivation skill he had brought back from his training was earth-shaking. He moved the two mountains, Taihang and Wangwu, from the front of his house and dumped them into the sea. Since then, the stubborn old man began helping other families living in the mountains move their mountains and dump them into the sea. Due to his willingness to help others, often moving mountains for others, the seas were gradually filled up with mountains over time. The story of the stubborn old man moving mountains and reclaiming land from the sea turned into a proverb C stubborn old man fills the sea, indicating the need to be unyielding in practice to overcome hardships. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a painful squeeze on his temples, Lu Yang felt as if his memory was becoming muddled. Before the immortal could finish her story, Fairy Eternity continued, You should be aware that sea water never disappears, it simply relocates. The old man filled up the sea, and the water overflowed from the sea, causing a great flood. Thankfully, at that time, Immortal Jiuchong had already created the Breath Soil, which was an expanding soil. He used it to block the flood and prevent it from spreading. This act was known among the people as Immortals controlling water. Lu Yang returned to his senses and realized that there were quite a few people in Seven Emotions Valley, all of them standing in a queue. When would their turn come if they queued too? What''s happening here? Have all these people been cursed by the Seven Emotions Valley? Is the curse of Seven Emotions Valley airborne and that''s why there are so many victims? No, not really. More than half of the people queuing have been cursed by others and have come to the Seven Emotions Valley for help. To train their disciples in breaking curses, the Valley assigns some disciples to sit at the entrance for consultation and to break curses on the spot. Don''t be alarmed by the numbers. Most of the cases are minor curses, like toothaches or gout. But standing in line wouldn''t help our cause, since the disciples who provide on-site consultations usually find it hard to even break simple Foundation Establishment stage curses. For the curse on Senior Brother Meng, the Valley Master has to intervene. Suddenly, someone among those queueing up approached Lu Yang, Young brothers, are you here at Seven Emotions Valley to break a curse? I can give you my spot. You just have to say that we''re relatives. All it takes is five hundred spirit stones. Deal or no deal? Following the direction of the voice, Lu Yang saw the man offering him the chance to bypass the queue, causing his eyelids to twitch uncontrollably. It was the guy who''d impersonated the owner at the Qingming Inn! His very presence at the Seven Emotions Valley meant he was exceedingly sure of himself, convinced he could escape even if he was discovered. Walking straight towards him with a smile, Lu Yang asked, Do you remember me? The man in the paper cap examined Lu Yang''s face for a moment before saying, Ah, yes. You''re the customer who stayed at my inn! Lu Yang thought, wasn''t that originally someone else''s inn? How on earth did it become yours? With a puzzled look, the man in the paper cap asked, What happened to the brother who was with you before, and that old horse? A chill ran down Lu Yang''s spine. Did the man in the paper cap mention Old Horse because he''d seen something unusual? Fairy, what''s the Cultivation Level of this cap-wearing man? Hard to say. This is just one of his clones. It''s impossible to discern his actual Cultivation Level. But he seems to be practicing some sort of Clone technique, dividing himself into millions of parts for the purpose of cultivating his Spiritual Power. Just my luck. Let''s go. Leaving the man in the paper cap behind, Lu Yang headed off. Considering that the man had a dragon horse for a mount, he must have had a complex background. Although he wasn''t highly cultivated himself, he had a solid foundation. That scared people. And then there was another person he hadn''t seen yet, but the Living Corpse accompanying him had been created using the Corpse Chasing Sect''s method, which implied that he was associated with the Corpse Chasing Sect. Lu Yang, being an obscure figure, and Zhao Po, a disciple from the Corpse Chasing Sect, could both easily bring him trouble, so it was better to just leave this place. The man in the paper cap vanished in front of Lu Yang, casting some kind of hidden runic spell. Lu Yang still couldn''t make sense of how he''d vanished. Is that guy from the wanted posters C the one in the paper cap? Zhao Po asked, recognizing him. You''ve heard of him, too? Yes, we heard about him when we were traveling. My siblings and I even considered capturing him to claim the reward. We could never find him, though. Initially, Zhao Po thought of capturing the man, but noticing Lu Yang''s serious expression, he realized that the man was far from being easy prey and held back. Chapter 414 – 413: The Business of Seven Emotions Valley_1 Chapter 414: Chapter 413: The Business of Seven Emotions Valley_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The man in the white hat fled, Lu Yang and Zhao Po knew he was not someone they could catch, so they didn''t dwell on it. Zhao Po pulled out a small gong and tapped it lightly, producing a pleasing sound. This is how my friend and I communicate. If she''s in the valley, she should come out to meet us soon. Before long, a graceful woman emerged from the Seven Emotions Valley. A glint of recognition flashed in her eyes when she saw Zhao Po, but she hid her delight well, and asked in a slightly disdainful tone, What curse have you gotten into this time? Unfazed by her tone, Zhao Po introduced, This is my newly acquainted friend, Lu Yang from Seek Dao Sect, he needs Valley Master''s help for something. This is Luo Yu, a true disciple of Seven Emotions Valley. Her master is Valley Master. Lu Yang?! Luo Yu was startled upon hearing Lu Yang''s name, Are you the Lu Yang who won first prize at the Qingzhou festival and still felt unsatisfied so you even fought the judges? Lu Yang felt his many strengths didn''t necessitate this sort of reputation. I have a friend who was afflicted by an unspeakable curse and it''s extremely difficult to break. I would like to ask the Valley Master for help. Luo Yu cast a somewhat sympathetic look at Lu Yang, yet another friend claiming to be cursed. Master will be out soon, but whether she will be willing to help you lift the curse is uncertain. Please come in first. It''s not me, it''s my friend. Lu Yang corrected. I understand The two followed Luo Yu and entered through the Array Method entrance into the Seven Emotions Valley. By the way, does your Seek Dao Sect have someone named Master Xie? Luo Yu suddenly asked. Yes, Master Xie is our Fourth Elder, is there any issue? The Fourth Elder seldom left the outside world, and his name wasn''t widely known. There''s a problem. When Master was young, she had a crush on a man named Master Xie. They met by chance, and she immediately fell for him. They often sat and talked together, discussing all sorts of things with joy. Master even taught him the technique of breaking curses, as proof of her feelings. Unfortunately, Master Xie did not reciprocate her feelings, left her and Wild State, and returned to Seek Dao Sect. Judging from Master''s frequent mentioning of Master Xie, she has not let him go. As for whether it''s love or resentment born from love, I''m not certain. Lu Yang was sweating bullets after hearing this. No wonder the Seven Emotions Valley, known as the best Sect in Wild State specializing in curse techniques, wasn''t recommended by the Fourth Elder to the duo. Instead, they were recommended to the Corpse Chasing Sect. So, this was the reason. Having already entered the Seven Emotions Valley, it would be awkward to leave now. Hopefully, the Valley Master will be magnanimous and won''t hold a grudge against a minor disciple from the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang felt he had paid a hefty price for Meng Jingzhou''s curse. Even a father couldn''t do more. Do friends usually like to act as elders for each other? Fairy Eternity, seemingly recalling something, asked Lu Yang. It''s not everyone, just some of them. I see. Did Fairy think of something? Fairy Eternity nodded and gave a sincere smile, The first time I cooked for Qilin Immortal, he called me Mom''. It turns out he saw me as a friend. It seems that sharing meals can promote relationships. Fairy Eternity looked lovely when she laughed, much more pleasing to the eye than the cold Eldest Senior Sister, but Lu Yang was not fooled by her sincere smile. Can you explain what happened in detail? After I fought against Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal in an rank-challenge, I felt bad and invited them to a meal. Initially, they were very suspicious of me and even thought that I wanted to poison them, but after seeing that my cooking process went smoothly, and having found no sign of poison, then they finally relaxed and started eating. After taking a bite, Qilin Immortal yelled Mom'' and then fainted, probably from his body''s inability to handle the replenishment. Yingtian Immortal also fainted. Qilin Immortal is a being born from the combined luck of heaven and earth, he has no parents, so he must be visualizing me as his mother. Fairy Eternity shook her head slightly, feeling that Qilin Immortal was also pitiful. Lu Yang thought that what Qilin Immortal wanted to yell was probably Damn it''s poisonous but after pronouncing only one word he fell unconscious, his words misunderstood by Fairy Eternity. It is hard for later generations to judge the strength of the junior immortals, but Lu Yang had his own ways. Considering that Qilin Immortal was able to utter one word, while Yingtian Immortal couldn''t utter a single word, Qilin Immortal should be superior in cultivation level. Meanwhile, in reality, they walked through the Seven Emotions Valley, where Lu Yang observed a number of people seeking help to break curses C difficult ones that disciples stationed at the entrance couldn''t solve. Curse Master, every night when I meditate, I hear the sound of mosquitoes buzzing in my ears, and my body itches irritatingly. I''ve heard that you''ve researched a new type of curse that works like this, have I been inflicted with it? My good friend, our Seven Emotions Valley did research such curse, but in my opinion, you show no signs of being cursed at all. And actually, your exposed skin has mosquito bitesit''s probably just real mosquitoes near you. I don''t believe it, you must have cursed me. The disciple of Seven Emotions Valley sighed lightly. The curse was costly to create, who would waste it on someone with your low level of cultivation? Very well, take this, place it beside you when you''re meditating, and you will not be cursed anymore. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What is it? Mosquito coil, three hundred spirit stones each. Curse Master, from childhood to adulthood, no female cultivators have liked me. Every time I confess to them, they reject me, without exception. My peers are already married, and I don''t even have a girlfriend, have I been cursed? Friend, your situation is not because of a curse. Your personal charm is undeniable, you only lack spirit stones. Our Seven Emotions Valley provides loan service, do you want to borrow spirit stones from us? The annual interest rate is only twenty percent? Curse Master, recently, after killing someone, images of the victim''s bloody state at the point of death keep appearing in my mind. He screams that he will curse me to never have peace. Now, I even have nightmares. In my dreams, the victim, covered in blood, crawls towards me asking for his life to be avenged, scaring me so much that I dare not sleep. Recently, I''ve been having chills running down my spine, as though someone is following me, but when I turn around, there is nothing. When I''m in closed-door cultivation, I occasionally hear eerie laughter, jeering at my discomposure. I scramble to escape, but the laughter keeps echoing in my ears. Sometimes, a red figure appears before my eyes, and when I rub my eyes and look carefully, the red figure disappears. Am I cursed? The disciple of the Seven Emotions Valley noticed the black lines on his forehead, the swollen dark circles under his eyes, and the terrified look in his eyes. He nodded, finally encountering a real curse victim, You are indeed cursed, and it''s an extremely difficult vengeance curse to break. Is there a solution? Naturally, there''s no curse that our Seven Emotions Valley can''t break. But this curse is too tough, I can''t handle it, please wait for me to call my Senior Brother. Shortly after, the disciple of the Seven Emotions Valley called his Senior Brother and pointed to him, saying: Senior Brother, this is the murderer, I can''t beat him, let''s take him to the government office! Chapter 415 – 414: Im not sure if they like me or not? (Seeking monthly tickets at month–end)_1 Chapter 415: Chapter 414: I''m not sure if they like me or not? (Seeking monthly tickets at month-end)_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Lu Yang withdrew his gaze, amazed at the wide range of services offered by Seven Emotions Valley. Besides lifting curses, they also sold mosquito coils, provided loans, hunted criminals C all wonderfully diverse and interesting to him. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Yu explained beside him: There''s no other way. Usually, people can''t distinguish whether they''re having a problem or being cursed. So they all flood in here, claiming they have been cursed, imploring us to help. We felt bad for them, coming such a long way and not getting their issues resolved. So, we decided to help in different ways. Like this loan service, for example C it''s a recent addition. Some time ago, a man came to us. He said he was short on cash and wanted to apply for a loan at a trading company, but every company he went to told him that he had an outstanding loan, and he couldn''t borrow more until he made the repayments. He wondered if he had been cursed, such as sleepwalking himself to the trading companies and applying for loans. We checked multiple times and were sure he wasn''t cursed. In the end, we consulted the law and found that an interest rate above thirty-six percent per annum is considered usury. With no choice left, we had him borrow from us, imposing an interest rate of thirty-six percent per annum. That''s how our loan service started. Lu Yang: What a solution born of necessity. Not just ordinary people, even those a little familiar with curses can hardly differentiate. Zhao Po is a perfect example of this. He''s a disciple of the Corpse Chasing Sect, at the early stage of Golden Core, but often cannot distinguish between curses and normal phenomena. At this point, Luo Yu glanced at Zhao Po, who sheepishly chuckled. Amused by this, Lu Yang sent a telepathic message to Zhao Po: Does Junior Sister Luo like you? Definitely not. You only think that because you don''t know what she did to me. Once, after leaving Seven Emotions Valley, I found myself disquieted. I kept thinking about Luo Yu. I lost my appetites and couldn''t sleep, tossing and turning all night. I went to her and described my symptoms and asked her if she''d cursed me. She said yes''. When I was describing to her what happened, she blushed, and when she admitted to the curse, she stomped her foot. I guess she was angry because I saw through her curse, said Zhao Po with conviction. I treated her as a friend, but she treated me like this. I asked her to break the curse, but she refused! Are you sure she doesn''t like you? Zhao Po waved his hand, a radiant smile revealing deep-seated confidence: What''re you saying? I''ve been travelling the Jianghu for two to three years. I''m a seasoned figure. Wouldn''t I know whether someone likes me or not? In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was nodding vigorously: Such a detestable girl, cursing this fool. Truly, you can never know a person! Lu Yang: Both of your responses aren''t making me confident about my judgment. How did you meet Junior Sister Luo? It was about a year ago when I had just completed my Foundation Establishment. I heard about a large snake haunting a cold pond and causing local disturbances. I went to exterminate it. Coincidentally enough, Luo Yu also went to find the snake, but she was hunting for its gall bladder to use as a medium for her curses. We hit it off immediately, deciding to join forces. After a fierce battle, we managed to kill the snake. The snake''s belly was full of poisonous fog C the love poison. After the snake died, its body swelled and exploded, spreading the love poison all over us. Thankfully, I was prepared and had Luo Yu and myself take detoxifying pills beforehand. This saved us from the danger. The trio and a corpse strolled down a long corridor to the Valley Master''s retreat, which was sealed by a stone door. According to past experience, the master should have finished her retreat. What experience? Is the Valley Master''s retreat time fixed? Not really. It''s just that every time the master says she''s in a retreat, she''s actually lazing around in her cave, avoiding sect affairs. So we just go directly to her for whatever we need, without worrying if she''s in a retreat. Luo Yu knocked on the stone door. Master, we have guests. A faint voice came from behind the door: I am in retreat. They''re from the Seek Dao Sect. As soon as the words were out, a gust of sweet fragrance filled the air as a veiled woman appeared before them. Even though she wore a veil, it didn''t obscure her face at all. Lu Yang could see the Valley Master''s face through the veil. She was stunningly beautiful. Master, you''re not in retreat anymore? Luo Yu giggled into her hand. I''ve ended it. The Valley Master was adorned in white, elegant and mature. She gave off a serene aura. She examined Zhao Po and Lu Yang, instantly brushing Zhao Po aside. I can''t tell what type of Golden Core you have formed. So you''re a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang bowed respectfully: Greetings, Valley Master. My name is Lu Yang of Seek Dao Sect, disciple of Daoist Buyu. Oh, so you''re that old thief Buyu''s disciple. You''re much more pleasing to the eye than he is. You may call me Lord Shuang. Did Master Xie send you to find me? Lu Yang felt a dangerous vibe underlying the words despite her composed tone, he said cautiously, I was actually en route to the Corpse Chasing Sect. Seven Emotions Valley is famous, so I decided to pay a visit to the Valley Master. Corpse Chasing Sect, what do you need them for? Did old Buyu die and you''re planning to make him a Living Corpse? I have a friend who is under a particularly intricate curse. The Fourth Elder suggested we go to the Corpse Chasing Sect to resolve the issue. Bring it over here. Lord Shuang suddenly reached out and said. What? Lu Yang was taken aback. If Master Xie sent you to the Corpse Chasing Sect, he must''ve written a recommendation letter to validate your identity. The letter must also describe your friend''s curse. Let me take a look. Lu Yang took out the letter that the Fourth Elder had given him from his Identity Jade and handed it over with both hands. With a flick of her thought, the letter floated in the air and automatically unwrapped itself. She read the letter silently, muttering with a fascinated expression, A curse caused by backlash from Causality Interesting. As she continued reading, her eyebrows furrowed, her face turned stern, and she seemed upset. With a cold huff, she flung the letter to the ground. Sensing trouble, Lu Yang secretly glanced at the lettertruth be told, the Fourth Elder, being a Confucian Cultivator, had quite beautiful handwriting, neat and imposing. The content of the letter was plain; it served to verify his and Meng Jingzhou''s identity to the Corpse Chasing Sect and described how Meng Jingzhou was cursed. However, the last sentence was problematic. It read: Remember, never ever suggest to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to seek help at Seven Emotions Valley. If they must, do not seek that major demon, Shuang Feiyan! Lu Yang: Is it still possible for me to leave Seven Emotions Valley alive today? Chapter 416 – 415: The Past of the Fourth Elder and the Valley Master of Seven Emotions Valley_1 Chapter 416: Chapter 415: The Past of the Fourth Elder and the Valley Master of Seven Emotions Valley_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Shuang Feiyan, Valley Master of the Seven Emotions Valley, a top-tier curse master, and one of the most fearsome figures in Wild State. She possesses an array of peculiar curse techniques that are omnipresent and irresistible. Anyone who provokes her must be prepared to bear all sorts of curses. A few hundred years ago, a sect insulted Shuang Feiyan in secret. Once she found out, the genders of all the sect members switched, which took half a year to get back to normal. Even now that sect has remained the laughingstock of Wild State. Lu Yang did not know about Shuang Feiyan''s exploits, but he could guess that it wouldn''t be wise to provoke a curse master of such rank. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While he possessed knowledge of the shameful pasts of the ancient immortals and was destined for greatness in the future, he definitely did not need to face the wrath of a top-tier curse master now. Who could handle that? Don''t worry, I''m here. I promise no curse can harm you! The source of the curse assured him in his spiritual space. Lu Yang became even more terrified. Zhao Po was also looking particularly nervous. Unlike Lu Yang, he was well aware of what Lord Shuang had done. Her existence alone was enough to make one''s heart chill. Even though the Corpse Chasing Sect and Seven Emotions Valley had good relations, it was still up to Lord Shuang''s mood whether that kinship would be effective. Fortunately, Lord Shuang didn''t plan on trifling with the juniors. Her face changed several times, finally, she sighed heavily. When I first met Shanren, you were about the same age as you are now. One day, Shanren was passing by Cang Mountain when he heard a cry for help. It was bandits causing trouble. He stepped in and rescued the people. That''s when we first met. Lu Yang nodded secretly, a typical heroic rescue, Fourth Elder was quite lucky. As the leader of the bandits, I was impressed by Shanren''s grace and demeanor. I could tell at a glance that he was from a prominent sect or influential family, so I captured him to be my camp''s husband. Lu Yang: Something seems to be off. As a bandit, I only rob the rich to help the poor. I don''t steal from the poor. I realized there were too many bandits in Wild State to eradicate completely. So I thought why not become a bandit myself, gradually expand my power, and drive the other bandits out. If that happened, wouldn''t there be no real bandits left? Anyway, once I had Shanren captive, I wanted to marry him, but he chose death over submission. I had no choice but to give up for the time being. Lu Yang thought to himself that he had heard of the tradition of bride kidnapping in Wild State and he was indeed witnessing it today. I didn''t entirely give up on Shanren. His cultivation level was not weaker than mine. I was only able to capture him through surprise. To prevent him from escaping, I put a curse on him. Shanren knew he wouldn''t be able to lift the curse immediately, so he stayed obediently by my side. I shared my carefully crafted plans to combat banditry with him. After pondering for a while, he thought it sound and joined me in robbing the rich to help the poor. We made quite a name for ourselves, known in the martial world as the Male and Female Bandit Duo!'' Of course, during this time, Shanren also tried to escape and break the curse, but he failed. I love Shanren''s persistent character. Lu Yang figured that the foundation of Fourth Elder''s curse-lifting skill must have been laid during that period. No wonder Fourth Elder could only lift curses and not lay them. Turns out he was the one cursed initially. Cang Mountain is a good place. Some young, famous cultivators were captured by Shanren and me, such as the current Sect Leader of the Corpse Chasing Sect and the Clan Leader of the Barbarian Tribe. We explained our plan to them, they also thought our approach was a good solution, swore a blood oath, joined our bandit gang, and addressed me as Big Sister!'' With the support of these three, our bandit power in Cang Mountain rapidly expanded. All other bandits around surrendered to us. I gave the defeated bandits two choices: either be processed into living corpses, or be cursed by me. Wisely, they all chose the latter and became my subordinates. We further expanded our power this way, and we controlled several peaks. Eventually, we controlled nearly half of the forces in Wild State. Those who were involved in the underworld would definitely know our reputation as the Four Dragons of Cang Mountain.'' The most powerful bandit leader at that time was called Mountain Suppression Tiger. Seeing our rapid expansion, he took the initiative to attack us, hoping to stop our momentum while we were still not fully developed. Mountain Suppression Tiger was in the late stage of Nascent Soul. None of us could beat him one-on-one, but the four of us together could defeat him! After being defeated, Mountain Suppression Tiger fled in panic, leaving harsh words behind. He claimed there was a Unification stage rogue cultivator backing him up, and to offend him was equivalent to offending this Great Power in the Unification stage. He told us to just wait for death. I can''t remember the exact words, but that was essentially the threat. We figured that there was no way we could beat a cultivator in the Unification stage. We had no choice but to call for the help of our seniors. When the Unification stage rogue cultivator appeared, ready to flex his muscles in front of us, the then Valley Master of Seven Emotions Valley, Grand Elder of the Corpse Chasing Sect, and the Grand Elder of the Barbarian Tribe all showed up. He was so scared he turned to flee, but how could he possibly outrun our seniors? He was only in the early stage of Unification and our seniors were in the late stages. Besides, our seniors had already set a trap, just waiting for him to walk right in. Lu Yang imagined the scene and felt hopeless. He was merely at the early stage of Unification, and only helping his subordinates to deal with hostile forces. Who would''ve imagined that one after another big shot would show up behind the enemy? That rogue cultivator had astounding escape methods. Knowing very well that he would be as good as dead if we caught him, he burned his essence blood as a price for escaping from our trap. Then, a child stood in his way. It was your grandmaster, the then Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect. He was the most powerful among the seniors. Once he made his move, the rogue cultivator couldn''t escape even if he burnt up all his life force. Since then, we dominated all the bandit forces in Wild State, and were later confined by our seniors in their respective forces. Shanren was supposed to be confined as well, but your grandmaster mentioned that there was no room in Seclusion Cliff, so he placed Shanren and I in Seven Emotions Valley''s confinement room. Lu Yang had heard of Seclusion Cliff, which was used by the Seek Dao Sect for solitary confinement, but he had always been a good boy and was never punished, so he didn''t need to go to such a place. Originally, the Eldest Senior Sister wanted to confine their master, who didn''t cultivate properly, in Seclusion Cliff, but their master''s cultivation level was too high and he often visited Seclusion Cliff, so being there made no difference. Hence, their master was confined at the entrance of their home. Then, who was confined in Seclusion Cliff? Your master and his seven senior brothers and sisters. It seems that your master led his seven senior brothers and sisters to cause a ruckus in Imperial City. They taught the noble disciples such a good lesson, it would be best if you didn''t mention in Imperial City that you are Daoist Buyu''s disciple. Lu Yang: Why is it that in other households, elders back me up, but in mine, elders cause me trouble? Chapter 417 – 416: Lord Shuang: The Curse is Invalid to Me _1 Chapter 417: Chapter 416: Lord Shuang: The Curse is Invalid to Me _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . The title of Ninth Son of Seek Dao Sect Lu Yang had heard it before, and this title meant that the identity of a Seek Dao Sect disciple was a double-edged sword. When encountering relatively weak individuals, such as those in the Spirit Transformation Stage or the Refining the Void Stage, it could intimidate them. But if the other party was a high-level lord of the Unification stage with a position in a major power, it could almost be confirmed that he had a causal entanglement with the Ninth Son of the Seek Dao Sect, and there was an eighty percent chance that they held a grudge against him. If he were to go to the Imperial City, that 80% likelihood would probably turn into 100%. Returning to the Imperial City would be safe for Meng Jingzhou, at least he would have the Meng Family''s support. As for himself, his master was Daoist Buyu, and his good friend is Meng Jingzhou. With these two identities, what difference does it make whether he goes to the Imperial City or to the gates of hell? The Imperial City, as the center of Central Continent, has been the place of accumulation for the Great Xia Dynasty for hundreds of thousands of years. It is the strongest city of cultivation in the current world. Not only do people from Central Continent want to go to the Imperial City to admire the sights, but also those from the Demon Territory, Golden Buddha Kingdom, and the Sea Clan wish to go to the Imperial City. Only Lu Yang does not want to go. Lu Yang seemed to have remembered something, and he started counting on his fingers, Why do I feel like I have so many enemies? The Four Immortals of the Ancients know my shameful past and are sure not to let me off. In today''s era, my master has made enemies everywhere, and now they are all held against me. This way, wouldn''t all the great powers from ancient to modern times have a grudge against me?! It''s strange, I have entered the strongest sect of the present time and become the youngest disciple of the Sect Leader. I have within me the strongest immortals of ancient times. In theory, I should be the kind to kill gods when I come upon them, and kill Buddhas when I encounter them. I should be loved by many and enjoying blessings that are supposed to be enjoyed by many others. In the end, why has it only brought me negative consequences? Lu Yang felt thankful that he had a rigid enough destiny to withstand so many dangers. After being shut in confinement, Master suppressed the spiritual essence of me and the Mountain Man, and locked us in two separate cells. We could only see each other through a small iron window on the wall. We sat in the confinement room and discussed the Dao. I explained the principles of the curse arts and he explained the sayings of the saints, and we mutually promoted each another while improving ourselves. Lu Yang wondered in his heart, were these two really not talking nonsense? Lord Shuang''s tone was gentle, and Lu Yang, knowing that troubles come from one''s mouth, did not cause trouble for himself. Finally, Lord Shuang sighed slowly, In the end, the Mountain Man still didn''t accept my love. After I entered the Unification stage, I secluded myself and researched on a curse that would make the Mountain Man fall head over heels in love with me. It''s a pity that the Mountain Man never came to see me. Lu Yang shivered, he had long heard that reading too many books of the saints could help avoid trouble and seek benefits. This saying was indeed true. Never mind, I am anyway connected to your Seek Dao Sect, so let me help you. Lu Yang hadn''t even gotten the chance to be happy for Meng Jingzhou, when he heard Lord Shuang continue, However, looking at the situation described in the Mountain Man''s letter, the level of your companion''s curse is very high and exceeds my range of treatment. Moreover, it belongs to the retribution of causality and does not completely count as a curse art. Can''t we look for other people to help us? Not really necessary, since you are already here in Seven Emotions Valley, we can''t just let you leave without doing anything. If word were to get out, how can we maintain our claim of being proficient in curse arts? Although I can''t remove the curse, I can alleviate some part of it. For example? For example, I can change your companion''s curse from not being able to touch women, to women feeling disgusted whenever they touch him. Lu Yang: Why does it feel worse? So what do you think, should we proceed with this? Let me ask him what he thinks first. said Lu Yang. He wasn''t Meng Jingzhou, he couldn''t make the decision for him. That sounds reasonable, then I will go ask him myself. Lu Yang put on a hesitant expression, which caused Lord Shuang to ask, What''s the matter? Old Meng''s curse is that he cannot approach any female, and you, Valley Master, are Lord Shuang smiled, What do you take me for? Even though he is cursed, I am the top curse artist and am immune to all curses. His curse can''t possibly affect me, so let''s go together. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lord Shuang told Luo Yu and Zhao Po to stay put, she and Lu Yang would go and come back. Lord Shuang led Lu Yang out of Seven Emotions Valley, following the direction mentioned by Lu Yang to find Meng Jingzhou. When the two of them reached Meng Jingzhou''s location, they found that only a circle remained where Meng Jingzhou and Old Horse had disappeared. What is this circle? asked Lord Shuang, puzzled. I drew it. I was afraid that Old Meng would wander off, so I made a circle right here and asked him not to leave this area. I have no idea where he went now. Lord Shuang understood a little about causality art. She calculated quickly and pointed in a direction, He should be in that direction, let''s go look. The two went to search for Meng Jingzhou again. They flew for quite a long time following the calculated direction but did not find even a trace of Meng Jingzhou. It''s strange. With my flying speed, I should have caught up with him very quickly. Lord Shuang calculated again and came to a different conclusion, So that''s how it is. He changed his direction halfway, he''s over there. Let''s go. The two continued to fly quickly according to the calculated location. They repeatedly tried to locate Meng Jingzhou, but were unsuccessful. Just when Lord Shuang was about to recalculate the whereabouts of Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang said with an understanding look, How about you give me a location, and I''ll go look for Old Meng myself? If they continued on, they would leave the Wild State. Lord Shuang was a little embarrassed: That sounds good, he''s in the west. Lu Yang headed west alone and found Meng Jingzhou collapsed on the ground in a desolate forest, and Old Horse leisurely drinking spring water on the side. Are you okay? With a feeble voice, Meng Jingzhou said, Do I look like I am okay? He angrily said, Just now, I don''t know what happened, but a tornado appeared and I was right in the middle of it. The tornado lifted me up and off I went flying, with Old Horse following leisurely behind! When the tornado subsided, an out-of-control living corpse appeared and started chasing me. Seeing the high cultivation level of the living corpse in life, I knew I couldn''t beat it, so I ran as fast as I could. I was nearly exhausted to death. Luckily my spiritual essence was abundant and I exhausted all the energy of the living corpse. Old Horse was just watching, not helping at all! I had no time to catch my breath, nor take a Great Recovery Pill, when I saw that there were two individuals at the Spirit Transformation stage fighting in the sky. Their fight covered a large area and could have easily affected me. Fortunately, I''m a body cultivator, so without using any spiritual essence, I am very fast. I continued to run west until I got here and finally had the chance to catch my breath. Then you came. What a streak of bad luck By the way, I''ve run so far, how did you find me? Lu Yang was embarrassed to mention that it was because of Lord Shuang who flew with him all the way from behind, chasing after Meng Jingzhou. I found some help at Seven Emotions Valley who can alleviate your curse to a certain degree. How so? Do you like women looking at you with a face full of disgust? ? Chapter 418 – 417 Who under the heavens doesnt hold a grudge against your master?_1 Chapter 418: Chapter 417 Who under the heavens doesn''t hold a grudge against your master?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Do you enjoy being looked at with a face full of disgust by women? Meng Jingzhou suspected that Lu Yang might have some serious illness. Ever since they entered Wild State, he felt that Lu Yang''s condition was getting worse. The thing is, I''ve found Lord Shuang of Seven Emotions Valley, who is acquainted with the Fourth Elder, and she is willing to help you counteract the causality backlash. However, her ability is limited, and she can only resolve some, not all of it. While searching for Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang also considered whether the problem could be fully resolved if the former Valley Master, or some powerful figures of Seven Emotions Valley, could take action. The response he got from Lord Shuang was, Do you think everyone older than me has reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Lord Shuang can change the impact of the causality backlash from cannot see women'' to all women you see will dislike you''. How to completely resolve it at later stage, you will have to find a solution yourself. Meng Jingzhou made a funny face, How do I feel these two outcomes are about the same? How can you say they are the same, previously you couldn''t even enter the gate of a brothel, but now you can. Thank you, next time find a more appropriate metaphor. Meng Jingzhou squatted down, stroking his chin in thought. If he could dissuade part of the curse, he no longer needed to hide in the mountains each day, return to listen to Lu Yang flaunting his luck in love affairs, he could enter the city, travel anywhere without restrictions, and not worry about disasters falling from the sky that would cause him to go on the run. Alright, let''s trouble Lord Shuang then, um, how should I speak to Lord Shuang? Lu Yang sighed. Since Lord Shuang couldn''t see Meng Jingzhou, and he couldn''t count on old horse, so he had to be the messenger himself. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He resigns himself to return following the original route and finds Lord Shuang resting in meditation under a tree. Did you find your companion? Yes, and he''s willing to accept your treatment. Lord Shuang nodded, but then she contemplated another issue, frowning slightly. Is there something troubling you? His curse is unusually difficult to dispel, even partial dispelling presents a great challenge. I need to observe his specific condition to determine which method to use. But you and Old Meng can''t meet now, can you? Yes, that''s the crux of the issue. Having lived for over two thousand years, with experience far beyond Lu Yang''s, Lord Shuang quickly thought of a solution. I''ve got an idea. I can use Diagnosing by Hanging Thread. However, there are many plants here which interfere with the diagnosis. Thus, you should bring your companion to the entrance of the Seven Emotions Valley, where there is no obstruction. Having said that, Lord Shuang left by herself to Seven Emotions Valley to prepare the magic artifact for Diagnosing by Hanging Thread. Once again, Lu Yang returned to where Meng Jingzhou was in the barren mountain and asked old horse to take them to Seven Emotions Valley. This time, old horse didn''t slow down, but used a space magic skill and quickly took the two of them back. By this time, all those who came to Seven Emotions Valley to lift curses had already dispersed, and the disciples who had set up clinics also returned to the valley. Meng Jingzhou smoothly returned to Seven Emotions Valley. Lu Yang entered Seven Emotions Valley and obtained the magic artifact for Diagnosing by Hanging Thread from Lord Shuang. Diagnosing by Hanging Thread, an ancient diagnosis method originating from the Great Qian Dynasty. When a consort of Emperor Qian was ill and required a physician for diagnosis, it was unacceptable for another man to touch the Emperor''s woman. The imperial physicians of Great Qian then came up with a solution. They coiled one end of a thread around the consort''s wrist, keeping the other end in the control of the physician. The doctor would then diagnose the illness by combining numerous factors such as the sensation and pulse transmitted by the thread, spiritual essence, and his own extensive medical skill. The more proficient physicians were skilled in the techniques of stealth, sneaking in under the veil of night to clandestinely treat the consort, without anyone being the wiser. I understand the principle, but why did you tie me up so tightly? I thought we only needed to coil the thread around the wrist in Diagnosing by Hanging Thread? Meng Jingzhou was furious. His entire body was entwined in white thread, only his mouth had not been gagged yet. Just shut up. Lu Yang gagged him too. There''s no other way, your causality backlash isn''t ordinary. To successfully make a diagnosis, one thread isn''t enough. Binding your whole body allows for a better diagnosis. Bear with it. It''s what Lord Shuang suggested. Defeated, Meng Jingzhou obediently waited for Lord Shuang''s diagnosis. Lu Yang enter Seven Emotions Valley, found Lord Shuang holding a bunch of threads, meditating with closed eyes, contemplating a solution. Lu Yang held his breath, not daring to interrupt Lord Shuang''s diagnosis. Double Single Golden Core, you have some guts. You can tell he has a Single Golden Elixir? Lu Yang was amazed. This was the first time someone outside the Seek Dao Sect had recognized Meng Jingzhou''s Golden Core. When I was young, I met a person with a Single Body Spiritual Root who had quite high talent. However, it was not as good as your companion. This bloodline trait, and his surname is Meng, so he''s a young man from the Meng Family. Lord Shuang laughed, recalling some events from her youth. This causality backlash is interesting, it is more serious than the mountain man described, but luckily it did not exceed my expectations. Lord Shuang had an idea in her mind and had figured out how to dispel part of the causality backlash. Have you studied the principle of curses? No. Curses have both a soul and physical dual attribute. To dispel a curse, you must start with the physical and soul layer treatment. These are the skin of a toad, the dried body of a centipede, five poisonous insect powderyou need to feed these to your companion according to the order I have arranged for you, remember, eat them raw. This can resolve the physical curse. Then use this set of seven star silver needles to bleed him. After the wound heals, bleed him again, repeat this cycle three times. The seven star silver needles have the ability to connect to the soul and can resolve the soul curse. Remember everything I explained to you? Let me confirm once again, are you sure the skin of a toad and others need to be eaten raw? They can be eaten after being boiled as well. Eating them raw just has a higher effect. Higher absorption rate? Higher time efficiency. You can save time spent on boiling. Okay, I''ve remembered. Lu Yang turned to leave, but was called back by Lord Shuang. Wait a moment, I want to confirm something with you again. Yes? Is Old Buyu really still alive? I know some sect leaders like to keep their deaths a secret, fearing that it would have too great an impact. If Old Buyu is really gone, tell me, I''ll personally take you to the Corpse Chasing Sect to learn how to make Living Corpses. Do you bear a grudge against my Master? Lord Shuang scoffed repeatedly, Who in this world doesn''t bear a grudge against your Master? When your master was imprisoned in a jail cell, I went to visit him with the mountain man. When your master saw me, he said he was immune to curses, that no curse could harm him. If I didn''t believe that, I could try it. Of course, I didn''t believe him, so I cast several curses on him. Then your master was granted medical bail. Lu Yang: Later, when the incident took place, the officers prosecuted your master and me for escaping from prison. My Master is still alive. He was still in jail some time ago, but I don''t know if he has been released now. That''s a pity. Chapter 419 – 418: What happened to the curse that was supposed to have no effect on you?_1 Chapter 419: Chapter 418: What happened to the curse that was supposed to have no effect on you?_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . By the way, I also have a question for the Valley Master. Please proceed. When Old Meng''s curse turned into making women repel him, do you think the curse will affect you? Lord Shuang wore a displeased expression, as she felt that her authority was being questioned by Lu Yang. I have never encountered Mend Jingzhou''s curse before, which resulted in a mistake and I let him wander for a while. But now, after diagnosing through the Hanging Thread method, I fully understand his curse condition. After following my treatment plan, the curse has reduced to a level that it can no longer affect me. Lu Yang was relieved. That''s good. Master Shuang said that you will need to consume toad''s skin, dried centipedes, and five poisonous bug powder preferably raw since it will be more effective. Lu Yang instructed Meng Jingzhou on behalf of the Valley Master. Watching the strange medicinal herbs, Meng Jingzhou turned pale. Were these things even edible for humans? Are you sure the raw method is more effective? These are not my words. They''re from Lord Shuang. With no other choice, Meng Jingzhou, struggling to suppress his gag reflex, painstakingly consumed all the ingredients. Even though they were all dead substances, they felt alive once they had entered his belly, stirring it as if a storm was raging inside. Zhao Po watched silently from the side, contemplating whether this is how the two prodigies of Seek Dao Sect fought C by outwitting each other. We also need to perform bloodletting with needles. Lu Yang took out the seven-star silver needle that Lord Shuang lent to him. The needle must have been a formidable magic artifact. Lu Yang easily penetrated Meng Jingzhou''s defenses with the needle without even needing to channel his spiritual essence. It is important to remember that Meng Jingzhou is a Body Cultivator with astonishing defensive capabilities. Lu Yang doubted that he could break it in a short period of time. Hiss Can''t you warn me before stabbing me with a needle! Meng Jingzhou hissed in pain, his face twisted in agony. It had been a long time since he last felt such intense pain. If a professional doctor administered the needle, it could be inserted painlessly, and the patient wouldn''t even notice anything. Unfortunately, Lu Yang wasn''t a real physician, let alone a professional one. Do you know how to use needles, Fairy? Lu Yang suddenly remembered that he had a theoretically advantageous helper in his Spiritual Space. Know how to draw blood? That, I''m familiar with. The gamey taste of Demon Beast meat is because they didn''t get rid of all the blood properly. With my method, I guarantee that not a drop of blood will remain. Lu Yang decided that Meng Jingzhou didn''t need to pay such a high price for this. Upon pulling out the silver needle, blood flowed out of Meng Jingzhou''s wound like a fountain. The wound seemed to have a self-healing restraint. Meng Jingzhou''s prideful, self-healing powers had no effect whatsoever; he could only slowly wait for the wound to heal itself. The flowing blood dropped to the ground. This was the blood of a Golden Core Great Cultivator, containing extremely precious spiritual essence. Moreover, being from the bloodline of a Double Single Golden Core cultivator, it was pure and hearty. Its effectiveness was even greater than many Henyang medicines''. Various insects seemed to sense the viability of this blood and came over to suck up Meng Jingzhou''s blood. After feeding, they felt full of energy. However, the one thing these insects didn''t know was that from that moment on, they would never encounter a female insect again. However, at this point, nobody knew this. Not Lu Yang, not Meng Jingzhou, and not the insects themselves. As the wound healed, Lu Yang would inject the needle, pull out the needle, let the blood flow, and then heal. After doing this cycle thrice, Meng Jingzhou felt that the uneasiness in his heart had lightened a bit, making him joyful. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It really works! Although it didn''t completely dissolve, even a partial dissolution was progress. This was a huge step forward. Coming to the Wild State was indeed the right choice, much more reliable than the Elder diagnosing him. As Lord Shuang calculated the timing, feeling that it was about right, she exited the Seven Emotions Valley, finally meeting Meng Jingzhou. So you are the Mend Family''s lad? The moment Meng Jingzhou saw Lord Shuang, he knew that the slight relief he felt in his heart was not an illusion. A part of his curse had indeed been dissolved. Responding to the Valley Master, I am Meng Jingzhou of the Mend Family, a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Lord Shuang huffed coldly: Just as I thought, Mend Family members. Lu Yang had a bad feeling about this and quickly stepped forward to ask: Thank you for treating my companion, Lord Shuang. What should we do next to fully cure Old Meng''s curse? Lord Shuang appeared displeased: I shouldn''t have treated him just now. Old Buyu tricked me, and you Mend Family people are no better. Just get lost! Lu Yang: What happened to the curse having no effect on you? Can''t you be more consistent, Valley Master? There was no room for arguments at this point. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had no choice but to leave the Seven Emotions Valley for now. Back in their horse-drawn carriage, it was Zhao Po who broke the silence first: Why don''t we go to our Corpse Chasing Sect first? Our Elders and Sect Leader are familiar with the Wild State and know a lot of top curse masters and strange talents; maybe they can help. I guess that''s our only option. On their journey of three men, one corpse, and a horse, they heard a commotion near a city as they approached for rest. Gentlemen, my name is Qing Luo, the newly appointed Sect Leader of the Cloud Platform Sect. According to our sect''s rules, if a woman becomes a Sect Leader, she must select a husband through a trial of combat. Therefore, I have set up a ring here, allowing anyone to challenge me. Any man who can defeat me can become my husband! Qing Luo was around 28 years old, pure, and gorgeous. Her eyes were pure and big and she carried an innocent beauty. Her determination captured people''s hearts. Qing Luo had announced her decision to choose a husband through a combat trial well in advance, so most people in the vicinity were already aware of this. Many had come to win her hand in marriage. However, not everyone knew about it, like Lu Yang and his companions. Cloud Platform Sect? I have never heard of this sect before, Brother Zhao, have you? After some deep thought, Zhao Po finally dredged up some information about the Cloud Platform Sect from his memory. The Cloud Platform Sect is quite a small sect, among the low-tier ones. Their influence is limited to just one city, or maybe even less. The highest level of cultivation in their sect may only be the Golden Core Stage. The Cloud Platform Sect is most famous for its rule that if a female becomes a Sect Leader, she should choose a stronger male as her husband, like the situation we are witnessing now. There are countless minor sects like the Cloud Platform Sect in Great Xia. Do not think that because Lu Yang frequently came in contact with people at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages, with his enemies being at the Unification stage and above, and befriending people at the Immortal stage, this was a common occurrence. That''s because Lu Yang is a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect and his exposure was extremely high. The Seek Dao Sect was considered the best among the Five Great Immortal Sects, gathering the extreme talents from across the continent. Any random disciple could make a big name for themselves on the Central Continent. In reality, the majority of Cultivators would find it hard to even establish their Foundation during their lifetime, with the Golden Core stage being an almost unreachable goal. This is the reason why there are Golden Core influential families and Golden Core sects. Seeing Qing Luo, Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up. He seemed to be interested and felt that his luck in love affairs was coming. Chapter 420 – 419: Cannot Violate the Ancestral Teachings _1 Chapter 420: Chapter 419: Cannot Violate the Ancestral Teachings _1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . None of you go on stage, Lu Yang, you''ve had a vast range of experiences, it''s time for my luck to turn! Meng Jingzhou stopped Lu Yang and Zhao Po, who had no plans to go on stage in the first place. Before Meng Jingzhou could take the stage, another person beat him to it. He was a middle-aged man, collected and wise, with a long beard, a picture of refined elegance. The long-bearded man was well-known locally, and people in the crowd recognized him, It''s Mr. Xiang from Tenglong Academy. He has educated countless scholars in his academy, even mentoring one to become a distinguished scholar. His students are spread all over Wild State, including the Imperial City!. Not just that, he is a bona fide Confucian Cultivator. One of his graduated students said that he had already reached the early stage of the Golden Core five years ago. It''s unknown if he has broken through now. Numerous prestigious families with Golden Core cultivation would like their offspring to be apprenticed to him, offering generous gifts as tribute, but he refuses all! What, he reached the Golden Core early stage five years ago? How can we compete then? How could Fairy Qing Luo possibly beat him? In the world of cultivators, the term Fairy is often used to praise the beauty, talent, and power of female cultivators. After all, in public perception, there are no women amongst the immortals, and the term Fairy is not used casually. Lu Yang never used the term Fairy to praise others. Not because he was cautious with his words, but he didn''t think it was a compliment Don''t panic, Fairy Qing Luo is undoubtedly talented. She''s only eighteen and already in the late stage of Foundation Establishment C the youngest among all the past sect leaders of Cloud Platform Sect. Even if she faces someone in the early stage of the Golden Core phase, she could give a good fight! That''s great wait a minute, does that mean we have no chance at all? Mr. Xiang stood on the stage, a genteel smile dancing on his lips, Sect Master Qing, please come forth. Qing Luo sighed leisurely, Mr. Xiang, didn''t you read the rules? Competing cultivators must be under twenty years old. You''re in your forties; even if I were to choose a spouse, I would prefer someone closer to my age. Mr. Xiang, taking a hit, was immediately inspired to write a poem, Before my birth, you were born. At your birth, I was old. We are destined to be apart. Indeed, so could you please leave the stage? I''ve only paid for the venue for one day, and time is limited. Mr. Xiang left the stage, dispirited. The subsequent cultivators who ascended the stage were more promising C all twenty-year-old talents, including those disguised as men. This girl named Qing Luo has quite a solid foundation. Despite having flaws, given her environment and lack of guidance, achieving this standard of Foundation Establishment is quite remarkable C either she had an extraordinary encounter, or she''s a genius. She is quite impressive. Even in our Corpse Chasing Sect, she would be selected as a true inheritance disciple, competing for a top-eight or even top-four spot in the Sect''s competition. Lu Yang and Zhao Po quietly discussed Qing Luo''s talent. Why not try to recruit her into your Corpse Chasing Sect? A talent like her is wasted in such a small place, Lu Yang laughed. Depends on the individual''s choice. I could try but it may not work. I have seen many who are unwilling to abandon their own sect, claiming it''s their home that took them in and raised them, and they can''t abandon it. Also, because of our cultivation method in Corpse Chasing Sect, the faces of our members are whiter than ghost, like they have been dead for days. Some cultivators refuse to join us for this reason and choose other First Class Sects instead, Zhao Po pointed to his face, which was paler than a woman''s. Whether legitimate corpse-drivers or not, they all looked alike. Lu Yang nodded, agreeing with him. When he first met Zhao Po, he mistook him for a living corpse. As they conversed, Qing Luo, demonstrating a solid foundation, easily defeated challenger after challenger with her masterful use of the Cloud Control Technique. Finally, it was Meng Jingzhou''s turn. Meng Jingzhou revealed a confident smile, steadily walking onto the stage. His mere presence was enough to create an intense pressure. I am the disciple of Seek Dao Sect, Meng Jingzhou! At his words, the crowd''s pupils contracted, prompting a wave of murmurs and restless chatter. Seek Dao Sect? The leading sect among the Five Great Immortal Sects?! I heard that anyone who comes out from there is a peerless genius. Even those who run restaurants there could gain great reputation outside! Why does the name Meng Jingzhou sound so familiar? Isn''t he the one from the Qingzhou grand ceremony? Upon hearing Meng Jingzhou''s name, Lu Yang''s face changed drastically, You mean the Meng Jingzhou who had already formed the golden core, but still participated in the competition for the prize of Golden Core comprehension? I heard he simply enjoys bullying those of a lower realm. Didn''t he go to disrupt the Qingzhou grand ceremony? No, he doesn''t have any grudges with Qingzhou, he just wanted to challenge the judges. Lu Yang added, He didn''t manage to beat the judges, and voluntarily jumped off the stage and forfeited. There was a lot of speculation among the crowd, everyone was hearing something different, but none were far from the truth. Qing Luo''s face turned peculiar, she looked at Meng Jingzhou with clear disdain. Clearly, she too had heard of Meng Jingzhou''s reputation. After the Qingzhou grand ceremony, the story of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou swept across the Central Continent like a whirlwind and was widely circulated among low-rank cultivators. However, because of the vast range of the rumors, some information got skewed. On hearing the whispering, Meng Jingzhou looked vexed. This was how his reputation got ruined. As a cultivator, I must have a steadfast heart. The opinions of others are like passing clouds to me. But why do I feel like I heard a familiar voice among all the whispers? Nevermind, I''ll think about it later. Let''s win first! Meng Jingzhou gestured an after you'', allowing Qing Luo to make the first move. Since Meng Jingzhou met the contest rules, Qing Luo couldn''t say much and took the lead. She manipulated auspicious clouds into forming various weapons which she aimed explosively at Meng Jingzhou. This move alone had taken down many challengers. What a mastery of Cloud Control Technique! Meng Jingzhou''s eyes shone, readying his fist to meet the weapon onslaught. Exploding Punch! On collision with his punches, the eighteen weapons instantly dissociated into gentle billowing white clouds. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qing Luo was formidable, but unluckily, she met Meng Jingzhou. Even if Qing Luo was at the Golden Core Stage, she still wouldn''t be a match for Meng Jingzhou. It took only three punches from Meng Jingzhou to force out all Qing Luo''s trump cards and press her into admitting defeat. I concede, she said. Accepting her defeat gracefully, she bit her lip and said to Meng Jingzhou, According to our sect''s rules, whoever defeats me becomes my husband. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes sparkled, In that case Qing Luo made a firm decision that would shape her life trajectory. Going by that, I guess I''ll have to abolish that rule! Chapter 421 – 420: Meng Jingzhous Luck in Love Affairs_1 Chapter 421: Chapter 420: Meng Jingzhou''s Luck in Love Affairs_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Underneath the arena, Lu Yang was bent over with laughter, tears streaming down his face. Zhao Po wanted to laugh as well, but he didn''t think it would be right to laugh at Meng Jingzhou, so he tried hard to stifle his laughter. Meng Jingzhou''s face darkened. The people had abandoned even their ancestral teachings, what else could he say? With the abandonment of the ancestral teachings, unbound by the previous rules, Qing Luo felt like she was seeing a more spacious world. She promptly left the arena and went back home. Meng Jingzhou jumped off the arena, glaring fiercely at Lu Yang, who was still laughing, and Zhao Po, who was struggling to suppress his smile. The three of them, a corpse and a horse, entered the city. Perhaps Meng Jingzhou''s luck in love affairs had been suppressed for too long, and it exploded all at once, unstoppable. First, they encountered a young woman who wanted to sell herself to afford her father''s funeral. Dressed in mourning clothes, her beauty could still be seen. She said she was willing to sell herself in order to bury her father, even if it meant being a slave or a concubine. Seeing Meng Jingzhou, she timidly called him young master, which made his heart flutter. Although this woman had no cultivation level and had missed the golden time for cultivation, Fairy Eternity recognized her uniqueness at a glance. This is interesting, this young girl who is selling herself has a very rare Broken Delusion Dao Body. It seems frail now, but it is actually the Broken Delusion Dao Body gathering strength. After another six months to a year, her Dao Body will be fully awakened, and she will soar to the skies. She''ll quickly catch up with the cultivation speed of her peers. If a perceptive old fellow comes to recruit her, takes her away for a few years, this little girl''s achievements would be even greater. There are nine major Immortal Bodies in the world, Tao Yaoye''s Feather Transformation Immortal Body and the Sixth Elder''s Pure Immortal Body are among them. In addition to the nine major Immortal Bodies, there are also the widely known Thirty-Six Dao Bodies. Although Dao Bodies rank lower than Immortal Bodies, they are still considered geniuses who can claim a seat in the world''s disputes in the Great Era. They are capable of being the capable assistants or right-hand men to geniuses like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou didn''t know the story or constitution behind the young lady who wanted to sell herself. He simply thought she was pitiful and pretty, so he bought her. Then he was duped. The lady took the spirit stone saying she was going to bury her father, but then she never returned. When the three reported it to the authorities, they were told that the girl was a habitual offender. They would file a case for investigation, but it was unlikely to be solved as the girl was hard to catch. My beautiful lady, please yield to this young master. I''ll let you enjoy endless wealth and honor! A lewd laugh came, signifying none other than a bad guy. Meng Jingzhou was excited. He was familiar with this plot since Lu Yang had bragged to him about similar encounters, making him envious for a long time. Stop! Daring to forcibly seize a good woman in front of me! Meng Jingzhou stood in the forefront, full of righteousness and ready to defend the weak. After beating the entire family of the wicked young master, even the ancestors came out crying to him about their misfortune. They promised not to offend again in the future. The beautiful woman was so grateful to Meng Jingzhou she declared, I must repay your kindness in my next life, even if it means becoming your servant! Then she ran off, not wanting to stay with Meng Jingzhou for another second. The three were about to check into an inn when they heard a dispute. Lu''er, do you still not understand my feelings for you? I really like you. Why don''t you accept my feelings? Is there something wrong with me? A rich young man in luxurious clothes and gloomy countenance stubbornly pursued a woman in a light green dress. The woman called Lu''er could no longer stand the man''s pursuit. Seeing that Meng Jingzhou and his companions were exceptional, her eyes lit up. I really can''t accept your feelings. I already have someone I like! The gloomy young man obviously didn''t believe it. He shook his head, saying, Lu''er, don''t fool me, it''s not true. Meng Jingzhou knew his luck in love affairs was coming. Lu''er pointed at Meng Jingzhou and said, It''s him, the one I like is him. We are already betrothed! Meng Jingzhou thought that his luck in love affairs had finally arrived, and even boasted about it to Lu Yang and Zhao Po. Lu Yang advised Meng Jingzhou not to rush into things and analyzed the situation for him. That gloomy prince is obviously a tough guy, seems like a local bully, and is clearly not to be trifled with. He wants to take Lu''er for himself, but Lu''er doesn''t like him, so she''s looking for a human shield. You might not be afraid of local bullies like him, but Lu''er doesn''t know that. You and Lu''er have only just met and she knows nothing about your identity. She doesn''t know how strong you are, and she doesn''t know whether your background can compete with the gloomy prince. To resist the prince''s pursuit, she shoved you onto the front lines, and you will have to bear all the pressure. Do you think Lu''er will actually like you in such a situation? The three checked in at an inn. That very night, a woman in black broke through Meng Jingzhou''s window. She was wearing a veil, revealing cat-like eyes shining like green gemstones. Her eyes were filled with a lustful spring, panting heavily as if she was poisoned. She required pure yang energy to detoxify her, otherwise, she was in danger of body explosion and death. There were only she and Meng Jingzhou in the room; hence only one solution was left. The woman in black glanced at Meng Jingzhou with disgust, took out a detoxification pill from her Storage Ring, and took it. The best kinds of detoxification worked their magic, and then she hurriedly left. In her line of work, all precautions had to be taken beforehand. Meng Jingzhou did not even get a chance to speak during the whole process. After resting for a night, the three were prepared to set off. As soon as they checked out of the inn, a pretty wealthy young lady sought out Meng Jingzhou for help as if he was her savior. Hello, are you from out of town? Yes. The young rich lady sighed in relief: That''s great, my mother won''t know you then. You see, my mother has been pushing me to get married. I don''t want to get married so I lied to her, telling her that I have a boyfriend. I managed to fool her so far, but I can''t avoid it today. She insists on meeting my boyfriend. Could you pretend to be my boyfriend? I will pay! Meng Jingzhou agreed happily. What''s going on? Zhao Po was surprised. Who knows? Lu Yang shrugged, not too concerned. The meeting with the parents went smoothly. Meng Jingzhou was put forward as the best candidate for the son-in-law, given his family background, character, cultivation level, and sect. But the young rich lady''s mother just wouldn''t agree. No matter how she looked at Meng Jingzhou, he didn''t seem good enough. In the end, Meng Jingzhou was driven away and the rich lady was told not to have any contact with him. Afterward, the rich lady secretly sought Meng Jingzhou to explain: I''m sorry. When I first met you, I found you quite annoying. My mother and I are quite similar, so she should have similar feelings. She would definitely disagree with you being my boyfriend, so she won''t push me to get married. Here is the agreed reward; we better not meet each other again. Meng Jingzhou: sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, this fucking curse is not that much better than before! Along the way, Meng Jingzhou''s luck in love affairs was endless. By the end of the journey, he had used up all his luck in love affairs, and the three of them finally arrived at the Corpse Chasing Sect without any trouble. Chapter 422 – 421: Man Gu Who Loves to Learn (Extra chapter, Looking for Monthly Tickets)_1 Chapter 422: Chapter 421: Man Gu Who Loves to Learn (Extra chapter, Looking for Monthly Tickets)_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Wild State''s main city is called Hanshui City, the most important and prosperous city in the Wild State. The Corpse Chasing Sect is located in the Yin Corpse Mountain Range outside Hanshui City, where the Yin Energy is the strongest, making it the most suitable place for nurturing corpses. All the Corpse-drivers regard the Yin Corpse Mountain Range, where the Corpse Chasing Sect is located, as sacred ground. Stepping into the territory of the Corpse Chasing Sect, although it is clearly a sunny day, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou cannot feel any warmth; instead, they feel a chill of Yin coldness. Zhao Po shows a comfortable expression, seemingly enjoying the environment here. Fairy Eternity is not surprised by this: Not only Corpse-drivers, anyone who cultivates Yin Attribute Technique would feel comfortable here. Moreover, there won''t be any thunder when it rains here, so it''s very safe. The so-called Yin Attribute Technique refers to practices related to ghosts, souls, corpses, etc. The Nine Nether Sect practices this type of Yin Attribute Technique. Cultivators who practice Yin Attribute Technique are most afraid of thunder, as lightning represents the utmost Yang and rigid, and it restrains Yin Attribute Cultivators the most. Among the twenty-four solar terms, there is one called Awakening of Insects, which describes the intimidating effect of thunder on Yin objects. Senior Brother Zhao Po, you''re back! Seeing Zhao Po return, two gatekeeper disciples quickly saluted. They each also had a Living Corpse standing guard with them. As the second person among the younger generation disciples, Zhao Po is an idol-like figure among these disciples. Unlike the first person, Huang Ming, Zhao Po is willing to help others. Many people have received his assistance, making him very popular in the Corpse Chasing Sect. Senior Brother Zhao, who are these two They are friends of Dao from the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, here to visit our Corpse Chasing Sect. The two gatekeeper disciples were shocked: The Seek Dao Sect again?! Again? Senior Brother Zhao may not know, during the time you were out, another friend from the Seek Dao Sect visited our Sect. He was a barbarian, and he came here to learn corpse-driving techniques. Is his name Man Gu? Lu Yang couldn''t help but ask. Yes, that''s his name. Why would Man Gu learn corpse-driving techniques? Isn''t he a Confucian Cultivator? Meng Jingzhou didn''t understand. Who knows. The two gatekeeper disciples notified their Sect, and the Sect Manager came out personally to welcome the two visitors. Could the Manager please inform the Sect Leader that we two are here to visit him? The Manager showed a troubled expression: The Sect Leader is in a crucial moment of cultivation. After accepting Huang Ming as his disciple, he has been in closed-door cultivation and cannot meet anyone. I see, no problem. We can visit the elders of your Sect. Anyway, they came here to find a solution for Meng Jingzhou, so it doesn''t matter who they ask. Then I''ll lead you two there myself, as my master is the Grand Elder. Zhao Po laughed. After the Sect''s competition ended, Huang Ming was taken as a disciple by the Sect Leader, and he was taken as a disciple by the Grand Elder; in terms of actual status, he is a bit higher than the Manager. In that case, we''ll have to trouble Martial Nephew Zhao Po. Nothing of the sort, Uncle Mo. The four of them with a corpse and a horse smoothly entered the Corpse Chasing Sect, arranged for Old horse, and went to find the Grand Elder of the Corpse Chasing Sect. What a delicious smell. Zhao Po''s nose twitched, capturing a savory fragrance he had never smelled before. It does smell quite good, and it''s familiar. Meng Jingzhou''s nose twitched as well, catching the familiar smell of barbecue. It must be Man Gu. Lu Yang smiled. Only the three of them, the Eternity Sect''s higher-ups, and the Nine Nether Sect followers can barbecue with this flavor. That is to say, aside from the demonic sect, only the three of them know how to do it. Come on, let''s meet. Meng Jingzhou disregarded his own curse. The three of them followed the scent to find Man Gu, or to put it more accurately, they had only to look for where the crowd was, not sniff out the aroma. The disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect had gathered together, doing something unknown but the fragrant smell was coming from the center of the crowd. Make way, make way. The three of them squeezed into the front row of the crowd and saw Man Gu. Man Gu was sitting cross-legged on the ground, mumbling some incantations. Two sheep carcasses danced atop the fire, applying seasoning to each other. The aroma of seasoned sheep meat perfectly integrated with the fire, creating a mouth-watering scent. The two sheep carcasses were roasted until they had an appealing color, tempting everyone around them. Partition! Man Gu shouted, and the two sheep carcasses voluntarily broke down into smaller pieces, each person got a piece. The disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect had been waiting for this moment, savouring the food with continuous praise. I have never tasted such delicious roasted whole sheep. Look at this skin, it''s crispy and aromatic. And this meat, the juice fills up your mouth with the first bite. Not just that, the roasted whole sheeps I have tasted before were unevenly heated, some parts were overcooked, some parts were undercooked. But look at this one roasted by our friend Man Gu, it''s so flavorful, even the bones have tasted. That''s why the Seek Dao Sect is so resourceful. Why didn''t we think of using corpse-driving skills for roasting? The result is fantastic. That''s why they get to join the Seek Dao Sect and we can''t. Their level of thinking is different. It''s not just about the level of thinking. Man Gu''s talent is also high. Look at us, we took three to five years to learn corpse-driving, while our friend Man Gu got the basics in just half a month. His dedication to learning is stronger than ours. Man Gu responded with extreme modesty: You are all flattering me too much. My little skill compared to my two senior brothers, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, is like a small sorcerer before a great wizard. Especially, if Brother Lu Yang could learn corpse-driving, combined with the Three-flavored True Fire, the taste of this roasted whole sheep would reach another level! Everyone was left wondering just how much tastier it could get. Lu Yang: S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou: No wonder Man Gu, you sneaky guy, came to learn the corpse-driving skill. You still remember the conversation in the dense forest, don''t you? When Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, and Man Gu were training in the dense forest, they killed many demon beasts. At that time, Man Gu noticed the problem of uneven heat when roasting the whole demon beast, and proposed using corpse-driving for roasting. Even the powerful support of ancient Barbarian tribes C Fairy Eternity C highly praised this method. Man Gu is doing great with his learning. He can not only make the sheep corpse stand on the fire for roasting, it even decomposes automatically. The two of them knew from Zhao Po that decomposition of a living corpse was a very difficult fighting technique to master. Man Gu, long time no see! The two of them greeted him, unable to hide their smiles. Hearing the familiar voices, Man Gu suddenly looked up, his eyes light up at the sight of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Brother Lu, Brother Meng, what are you guys doing here? Old Meng has done so many bad things that he got what he deserves. Lu Yang smirked. Bad things? Man Gu was puzzled. In his impression, both Brother Lu and Brother Meng were his role models and great people. How could they do bad things? Old Meng got cursed and now he is very unpopular with women. Man Gu suddenly realized that Meng must have deliberately gotten cursed to show his commitment to cultivation by developing the full potential his Single Body Spiritual Root, demonstrating his resolve to practice. In the time that he had been learning the corpse-driving skill, Brother Lu and Brother Meng must have been competing against each other, practicing diligently. On the other hand, he was self-satisfied once he learned a little bit of corpse-driving, and it didn''t even elevate his cultivation level. Compared with Brother Meng, he was merely wasting time. He felt deeply ashamed. Chapter 423 – 422: Man Gu: Is Heavens Court Still Recruiting People_1 Chapter 423: Chapter 422: Man Gu: Is Heaven''s Court Still Recruiting People_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . So you mean to say, Brother Meng, you''ve been subjected to karmic backlash, causing women to unconsciously despise you, and so you came to the Wild State to find a solution? Man Gu had an enlightening moment after hearing the stories from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Well, it truly is Brother Meng. He encounters high-end problems like this. How many Golden Core Stage cultivators could experience karmic backlash? The roast whole lamb was completely eaten, and the three brothers were catching up at a place slightly far away from the disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect. And what about you, how did you come to the Corpse Chasing Sect? Did you come by yourself? Didn''t I go home to participate in the tribe''s coming-of-age ceremony? After the ceremony, I proposed that I wanted to come to the Corpse Chasing Sect to learn corpse chasing techniques, which would be useful for barbecuing. The clan leader sent me over and took the opportunity to visit Master Ru. However, Master Ru was in closed-door cultivation, so the clan leader didn''t disturb him and left me at the Corpse Chasing Sect before returning. The Sect Leader of the Corpse Chasing Sect, Lu Baqian, was at the late stage of Unification. Originally, I was thinking of sparring with Huang Ming from the Corpse Chasing Sect, but he seems to have gone out on a mission and hasn''t returned yet. I''ve heard that the coming-of-age ceremony of the Barbarian tribe is very dangerous, requiring one to fight against a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast. As the current Eldest Senior Brother, Lu Yang was very concerned about the safety of Junior Brother Man. Man Gu showed a simple-hearted smile, scratching the back of his head and saying, It''s not particularly dangerous. After all, when we three were at the initial Foundation Establishment stage, we infiltrated the demonic sect, and during the late Foundation Establishment stage, we went into the dense forest and fought Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts. Indeed, compared to those two incidents, it was as safe for Man Gu to kill a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast with his Golden Core Stage cultivation level, as it was to return to the Seek Dao Sect. At this time, Zhao Po came over: My master usually spends most of his time cultivating, and he happens to be free now. Then let''s go. Meng Jingzhou smiled, feeling that luck was gradually leaning toward him. But immediately, he became alert and asked, Is your master male or female? Male. Great. Man Gu didn''t need to learn the corpse chasing techniques anymore. His requirements for mastering the corpse chasing techniques weren''t high, as long as he could barbecue, he was willing to follow Meng Jingzhou to find the Grand Elder. Man Gu said cheerfully, Seeing you guys reminded me of something fun. A barbecue restaurant called Again!'' has opened in Hanshui City. It shares our name, but theirs is a chain restaurant, claiming to inherit a secret ancient recipe. Originally, I wanted to try it, but I never had the time. Man Gu shook his head regretfully. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Actually, the restaurant you saw is somewhat related to us. Lu Yang secretly informed Man Gu, this matter couldn''t be discussed in front of Zhao Po, as it might lead him to misunderstand that they were from the demonic sect. I never had the chance to tell you before you went home, but during this period, Old Meng and I made contact with the people from the Nine Nether After hearing everything, Man Gu was left dumbfounded for a long time, unable to react. Just during the time he went home, Brother Lu and Brother Meng had established Heaven''s Court and had even pulled in Eldest Senior Sister, the Sect Leader, Elders, and Tao Yaoye, making the Nine Nether open barbecue chain restaurants. He hadn''t been at home for very long, not even two months. No wonder Brother Lu and Brother Meng were incredible. Don''t worry, you''re a technical investor, and you get 10% of the profits from the barbecue restaurant. After all, the recipe the barbecue restaurant used was a traditional one passed down from Man Gu''s family. Man Gu didn''t really care about the profits. After all, he was the only one left of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. The whole tribe regarded him as a cash cow, so he wasn''t short of Spirit Stones, and he just didn''t have much use for them in his usual routines. Is Heaven''s Court still recruiting? Man Gu proactively asked to join the two role models. Yes, of course, we need geniuses like you in Heaven''s Court! Lu Yang laughed. Even if Man Gu didn''t actively mention it, he had intended to bring up the subject. The top five in Lu Yang''s same batch had all joined Heaven''s Court. The group arrived at the deepest part of the Corpse Chasing Sect, and the atmosphere became increasingly chilly. An old man was sitting in the opulent and vacant hall. His pupils were cold, devoid of any emotions. Master, these are the wayfarers from the Seek Dao Sect that I mentioned to you, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. You should''ve met Daoist Man Gu already. We have met, Grand Elder! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou bowed in respect, paying their respects as the younger generation. Enough, there''s no need for such formalities between us. Both you, Daoist Buyu''s disciple, and the Meng family boy have ties with me. The old man chuckled. His aged eyes regained their warmth. My surname is Ge. You can just call me Elder Ge. This is the letter Fourth Elder wrote for you. Lu Yang handed over the letter Fourth Elder had written as an introduction to the Corpse Chasing Sect. It''s been a long time since I''ve seen a letter from Master Xie. His calligraphy is pleasing to the eye and invaluable. Just this letter alone has the qualifications to be auctionedhmph, have any of you opened this letter? Elder Ge looked displeased, feeling these youngsters lacked respect. How could a letter between elders be casually opened? It wasn''t us who opened it, it was Lord Shuang who opened it. Lu Yang explained helplessly. Female demon? Upon hearing the name Lord Shuang'', Elder Ge''s hand shivered. He hurriedly used his Spiritual Sense to scan the letter repeatedly, fearing that Shuang Feiyan had cursed him through it. This had happened before. Fortunately, fortunately. The letter is safe What happened, tell me slowly. Fourth Elder asked us to come to the Wild State to seek a cure for the curse, suggesting that we first ask for a solution from your sect. It''s our first time in the Wild State, and we''re unfamiliar with this place. We heard that the Seven Emotions Valley''s curse technique is extraordinary, so we decided to go there first The corner of Elder Ge''s eye kept twitching. These unseasoned calves aren''t afraid of the tiger. Being Daoist Buyu''s disciple and holding Master Xie''s introduction letter, you went to find Shuang Feiyan. This is as if you wanted to die. Especially at the end of the introduction letter, Master Xie referred to Shuang Feiyan as the female demon.'' This was a private nickname, and no one dared to say it to her face. That this cub could stand perfectly fine in front of him showed that his luck was extraordinary. Old Lu can solve this curse issue, but you''ll have to wait. Old Lu is currently in closed-door cultivation, attempting to break through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Once he is successful, your curse won''t be a problem anymore. Breaking through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage?! Everyone was shocked at the same time. Master Ru and Daoist Buyu, as well as the various elders of the Seek Dao Sect, were of similar age, or one could say, elders and leaders of various forces belonged to similar generations. They secretly competed to see who could breakthrough to Transcendance Tribulation Stage first, but they hadn''t expected Master Ru to take the first step. Lu Yang was the first to react. He stepped forward, made a fist salute and actively said, Do we need to inform our elders about this matter, to celebrate for Master Ru together? The Seek Dao Sect and the Corpse Chasing Sect had a good relationship. In both aspects of emotion and principle, Master Ru''s breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was a joyous occasion, and the Seek Dao Sect should send someone to congratulate them. His and Meng Jingzhou''s status were not enough to represent the Seek Dao Sect in offering congratulations. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elder Ge waved his hands: No, right before Old Lu went into seclusion, he specifically told me not to tell anyone about his breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He wanted to surprise others. I''ve told you this matter, so you shouldn''t tell anyone else about it. Chapter 424 – 423: Ghost Disaster_1 Chapter 424: Chapter 423: Ghost Disaster_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . Old Lu should break through in about three to five days, so you can wait. Recently, Hanshui City has been plagued by several ghost disasters. If you have nothing to do these days, you can go to catch ghosts near Hanshui City. You can also earn contribution points by swapping them for the certificate I''ll write for you. Elder Gai laughed, caring for the three juniors Lu Yang. Ghost disasters? Lu Yang was puzzled. Hanshui City was presided over by a governor and assisted by the Corpse Chasing Sect. No ghost disaster would dare to rise. Elder Gai sighed, The previous governor was reported and taken away by someone, along with a group of officials. There has been a shuffle in the Wild State''s officialdom. At this time, many ghost disasters suddenly appeared in Hanshui City. Even rules are difficult to completely prohibit them. It is likely that a Unification Stage is fighting in secret. The newly appointed governor could barely stand before he was confronted with this situation, which was not handled properly, and the ghost disasters remained unchecked. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nine Nether Sect is best at expelling ghosts. The governor suspects that the Nine Nether Sect is causing trouble in secret, but there has been no result from the strict investigation. Our Corpse Chasing Sect, as a well-known major Sect in the Wild State, naturally bears the responsibility, encouraging our disciples to solve the ghost disasters. The level of ghost disasters is not high and should be manageable for you. Of course, you can also choose to study corpse-chasing in our Sect. It''s up to you. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other''s eyes. Why would the Nine Nether Sect cause trouble in secret? They are busy running a barbecue shop, where do they get the time to do this? Is it because the barbecue shop is not making enough money? No matter who created the ghost disasters, as disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, they need to deal with it. After bidding farewell to Elder Gai, the voice of Fairy Eternity echoed in Lu Yang''s mind. The old guy just now wasn''t a living person, but a living corpse. It''s a very clever craftsmanship. Who? Lu Yang thought he had heard wrong. That old guy just now. Lu Yang mulled over, quickly thinking of the most plausible explanation, cold sweat breaking out: Elder Gai is dead, unknown to anyone, someone has refined Elder Gai''s corpse to create the illusion that Elder Gai is still alive. Brother Zhao, I feel there''s something odd about Elder Gai. Lu Yang said tentatively. Zhao Po gave a thumbs up: Brother Lu has good eyesight. You could even notice that. The person you saw wasn''t my master, but a living corpse my master crafted. How did this happen? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu grew interested. Zhao Po laughed as he explained, not evading at all: We, as corpse-drivers, have been in contact with Corpse Qi and death Qi for many years, causing disharmony in our bodies, an excess of Yin and lack of Yang, resulting in physical weakness. We can''t even compare with ordinary cultivators, let alone body cultivators like Brother Meng. A corpse-driver''s cultivation is all reflected in the living corpses they craft. All Divinity Transformation Stage corpse-drivers no longer show their true selves for safety reasons, but let the living corpses they have crafted replace them instead. Not only my master but all the elders in the Sect also use crafted living corpses to replace themselves when interacting with the outer world. No one knows where their true forms are. Most corpse-drivers are introverted due to their long-term interactions with corpses, and Zhao Po is one of the rare extroverts. So that''s how it is. Lu Yang suddenly understood that he had been overthinking. Next, do you want to go to our academy for learning, or shall I accept a task for us to solve the ghost disasters together? Lu Yang hooked a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, speaking seriously: Of course, we should go solve the ghost disasters. Old Meng has a Single Body Spiritual Root, achieved dual Single Golden Elixirs, and possesses a full yang body causing all ghosts to flee on sight! With Old Meng taking action, solving ghost disasters will be a breeze! Even though Lu Yang rarely praised himself, and everything he said was true, Meng Jingzhou just couldn''t get happy. You are the one with Single Body Spiritual Root, your whole family has Single Body Spiritual Roots! Sometimes Meng Jingzhou really wanted to hit Lu Yang with a Punch of Single Body Curse, but he didn''t dare. Intuition told him that if he used the Punch of Single Body Curse on Lu Yang, the counter attack from Causality would be more severe than now, and then it would truly be irredeemable. Just wait and see, Lu Yang. I''ll hit you with a punch after I become immortal! So, does that mean we can take any task for the Golden Core Stage? Zhao Po thought, the four of them going out in the Golden Core Stage could sweep ghost disaster tasks. Lu Yang waved his hand broadly: Be bold, we can even take tasks for the Nascent Soul Stage. Zhao Po was shocked for a moment, but soon caught on. The four of them working together should have no problem dealing with Nascent Soul Stage ghosts. Okay, then I will look for a task for the Nascent Soul Stage. You three just wait a little bit. While Zhao Po was accepting a task, Lu Yang was free, so he pulled out the Nine Qui Order, connected with Vice Headmaster Shi and sent a message. Our Heaven''s Court sect has a Heavenly King in Hanshui City of the Wild State. It was found that out that there are ghost disasters here. The governor suspects it''s your doing. Did you do it? He waited for a while, and the Nine Qui Order didn''t respond. Lu Yang was preparing to put it away, thinking that Vice Headmaster Shi was busy and hadn''t seen the Nine Qui Order. Suddenly the Nine Qui Order became hot, and a long message appeared on the surface. Lu Yang was speechless: Turns out it wasn''t that Vice Headmaster Shi didn''t see it, he was just busy writing a lot. The reply from Vice Headmaster Shi was: This is pure slander. Those bastards from the imperial court are blaming us again. Every time something unclear happens, they say it''s our demonic sect doing it. We are too busy making money to have such leisure time! We agree with what Young Master Lu said about Dine & Defense''. We should focus on cultivation and increase the number of Unification Stage and Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Most of our Nine Nether Sect''s activities are semi-stagnant, and everyone in the Sect is busy making money by opening chain stores. This is a decision made by the Master. In the Nine Nether Sect division, Vice Headmaster Shi was irritated when he saw Lu Yang''s question. We barely have enough time to make money, so where would we have time to cause trouble with ghosts? What benefits could we get from it? The imperial court has falsely accused us more than once or twice. They always blame our demonic sect for things they can''t clear up. We''re too busy to do such things! As he replied to Lu Yang, he cursed out loud. If this causes Heaven''s Court to misunderstand and think that the Nine Nether Sect is acting recklessly despite the overall situation, it will be difficult to cooperate deeply in the future. After replying, he felt it necessary to explain something to Lu Yang, but found that the Nine Qui Order could not be used. It needs to cool down for five days, what a drag. Vice Headmaster Shi looked at the ceiling while leaning back in his chair, then smacked his forehead: Hey, why am I worrying about this? The Master is in Wild State, isn''t he? He took out another Nine Qui Order, told the Master about what Lu Yang had said, and waited for the Master''s instructions on how to handle it. The Master replied quickly, with just one line. I am in Hanshui City. Chapter 425 – 424 Lu Yang: Its My Turn to Take Action_1 Chapter 425: Chapter 424 Lu Yang: It''s My Turn to Take Action_1 Please continue reading on OX?VEL.?M . There is a small village southeast of Hanshui City called Baishui Village. There was a couple who lived there, the husband''s name was Liu San. One day, he awoke to find an unusual silence, his wife who usually woke him was nowhere to be found. Liu San called out for his wife in their home, but receiving no response, he started searching. Eventually, he found his wife drowned in a basin. The coroner found no signs of struggle at the time of his wife''s death. It was as if she had willingly drowned herself in the basin. Greatly puzzled, the authorities were alerted. After a thorough investigation, the government office deemed it to be the work of a drowned ghost. A drowned ghost is a mournful spirit formed from someone who died from drowning and encountered strong yin energy at the moment of their death. These spirits cause havoc among the living. Drowned ghosts usually inhabit rivers, lakes, and oceans. Coincidentally, there is a cold pool close to Baishui Village. The water in the pool is so cold that it will make anyone who drinks it regularly sick. It''s filled with a strong yin energy, which is a perfect dwelling place for drowned ghosts. A Senior Brother in the late part of Golden Core stage happened to pass by when he was returning to Sect. After hearing about this incident, he went to investigate the cold pool and commanded a living corpse into the water to capture the drowned ghost. However, that drowned ghost was extremely powerful, at least in the Half-step Nascent Soul stage, and possibly even in the Nascent Soul''s early stage. The ghost issue in Hanshui City is too frequent, the government office and the Sect are short-handed and unable to find extra manpower to handle this drowned ghost. So, would you like to accept this task? Zhao Po received a task and briefly summarised it to Lu Yang and the others. Meng Jingzhou felt the drowned ghost was of no challenge: It sounds straightforward; do we have anything more challenging? There''s a female ghost getting engaged in the spirit marriage Just the drowned ghost then. Meng Jingzhou hurriedly interrupted Zhao Po''s words. It must be a joke; with his current situation, either the female ghost would dislike him so much that she would not show up, or she would want to kill him at a glance. Fine, let''s get started. Before departing, Zhao Po handed each of the three a soul dispersing talisman. What type of talisman is this? Soul Dispersing Charm. This was made specially by our Sect. All disciples who are assigned to resolve ghost disasters receive one. We found it hard to exterminate ghosts completely. Even when a fierce ghost is knocked down and weakened, it''s challenging to kill without the right methods. This talisman was made overnight in collaboration with the government office''s talisman masters and ghost catching daoists. The disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect are all corpse-drivers, they cultivate Yin Attribute techniques, and their skills are akin to fierce ghosts. They can defeat fierce ghosts, but it''s difficult for them to kill. Once we have defeated the drowned ghost, we can use this talisman to deal with it! Your Sect really thinks of everything. Lu Yang laughed and placed the Soul Dispersing Charm safely away. But in reality, it wasn''t necessary for them. With Meng Jingzhou, the absolute killer of ghosts, on their side, they could burn fierce ghosts to death. Both Pure Yang True Fire and Three Flavored True Fire could counter fierce ghosts. The cold pool was on the other side of Corpse Chasing Sect, separated by the entire Hanshui City. The group left the Corpse Chasing Sect, passed directly through Hanshui City, and passed by the barbecue shop that was still in its trial operation period. Hanshui City was just as bustling as ever. People were coming and going, and the ghost disaster hadn''t had much impact on the city''s prosperity. On one hand, Hanshui City was crowded and filled with Yang Qi, so ghosts didn''t dare to step in and cause chaos. On the other hand, even if people went home, it wasn''t necessarily safer. A door wouldn''t stop a mischievous ghost. On the contrary, crowded public places were safer. The group of four and a corpse followed the instructions given in the task and reached the cold pool after passing through Baishui Village. Standing by the pool, the four could feel the chill that the pool emanated. The pool was surrounded by mountains on three sides, never exposed to sunlight, and full of lush vegetation, especially the old locust trees, were eye-catching. Under several factors, the pool water had become icy cold. The pool water was clear, but you couldn''t see the bottom, so they were unable to determine the location of the drowned ghost. That''s strange, why isn''t there a single fish? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled. According to logic, there should be plenty of fish in such a place; it wouldn''t be surprising if there were catches weighing more than a hundred kilos. But the reality was, there wasn''t a single fish in the pool, not even fry. Did the ghost eat them? Can ghosts eat fish? Lu Yang pushed the problem-centered Meng Jingzhou aside and squatted on the ground to observe the pool: Don''t bother about whether it eats fish or not, just ask after we''ve caught it. The current problem is how to get down there; who among us is good at swimming and can lure the fierce ghost out? The four individuals looked at each other; Lu Yang was a Sword Spirit Root, Meng Jingzhou was a Single Body Spiritual Root, Man Gu was of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, and Zhao Po was a corpse-driver, none of them were skilled swimmers. I''ll take care of it, I''ll send the living corpse down! Zhao Po lit up three sticks of incense and offered three bows to the living corpse, which inhaled the scent of the incense. Its pale skin gained a bit of flush and its empty gaze turned a tad livelier. The living corpse jumped into the icy lake. The once undisturbed water began to ripple it was evident that the living corpse had found the drowned ghost and was now fighting it. The strength of a ghost lies in the fear it instills in the living and the vulnerability of the spirit C both of which had no effect on the living corpse. Zhao Po broke out into a cold sweat, his teeth chattering. He was able to synchronically perceive the living corpse''s sensations, feeling the pressing power of the fierce ghost before the living corpse. Brother Zhao? Lu Yang asked, concerned. The information was incorrect; the drowned ghost is not in the half-step nascent soul or nascent soul initial stage but in the nascent soul mid-stage! The living corpse also saw a woman''s body down there, probably the woman who drowned in Baishui Village! The living corpse is luring the drowned ghost out now, get ready! Zhao Po yelled. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang and his two companions quickly adopted combat stances, ready to launch a fierce attack as soon as the drowned ghost surfaced. Boom The surface of the water exploded, a figure leaped out. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Three Flavored True Fire! Pure Yang True Fire! Dominant Barbarian King Punch! The three attacked simultaneously, their strikes almost striking the figure before Zhao Po hastily yelled out to stop. Stop, stop, stop that''s not the drowned ghost, it''s my living corpse! The three quickly changed the direction of their attacks, striking the rocky cliff instead, causing large stones to roll down and a loud rumbling noise. Zhao Po''s eye twitched as he observed the extraordinary power of their attacks, which was far from comparable to someone at the Golden Core stage. Where is the drowned ghost? Lu Yang asked, bewildered. Zhao Po showed a bashful smile: I called out too loudly when I asked you to prepare earlier, the drowned ghost heard it and retreated, knowing it was an ambush. That makes things difficult. Since it knows there''s an ambush, it definitely won''t fall for our trap. Man Gu frowned, uncertain of what to do. What if we use the storage ring to drain the water? Meng Jingzhou suggested. Zhao Po shook his head, No, the icy lake has already become the drowned ghost''s territory, the storage ring cannot withdraw occupied objects. Lu Yang smiled confidently: Leave this to me. You will witness the effect of an ultimate technique I''ve been laboriously practicing for a long time! You''ve learned some aberrant skill again? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. This divine ability is quite well-known; you''ll know once you see it! Lu Yang replied with feigned profoundness, arousing Meng Jingzhou''s curiosity even more. Show me. Lu Yang paced by the lake, using his magical power to create a wind below his robe. His robe fluttered, giving off faerie vibes. This message is for the ghost lurking below, if you refuse to come out now, then don''t blame me for what I do! The lake remained calm. Lu Yang already predicted the ghost wouldn''t respond. He flipped his palm and pressed it against the water and then lifted it sharply. The water formed a whirlpool leading into his palm, revealing the drowned ghost at the bottom of the lake. Turning around, Lu Yang waved his sleeve with a flourish: Guess what this is, the outcome of my intense training Seeing this scene, Zhao Po was speechless, stuttering, This, this is the proverbial Universe within the Sleeve! With a flick of his sleeve, the lake water was drawn into his sleeve and vanished. What else could it be, if not the Universe within the Sleeve? Yes, this is exactly what it is, the Universe within the Sleeve! Chapter 426 Chapter 426: Chapter 425: Excellent Effects of Arhat Fist_1 Before Zhao Po could recover from his shock, the four of them felt a vast and chilling spiritual essence rising from the bottom of the pool. A fierce ghost, wrapped in waterweeds and dripping wet, flew out, its cold eyes filled with a trace of fear as it looked at Lu Yang. Excellent, a child mastering the Universe within the Sleeve! The Great Xia Dynasty truly is full of incredibly talented geniuses! The drowned ghost stared fixedly at Lu Yang with a deathly expression, considering him to be the biggest threat. There was no fluctuation from a magic artifact, indicating it must be a space-related magic skill. To absorb an entire pond of water with his sleeve, it could only be the Universe within the Sleeve! To master such a difficult magic skill at the Golden Core Stage, what an extraordinary genius! Lu Yang squinted his eyes and demanded, Oh, so you''re not a local Fierce Ghost from Great Xia? Where do you come from and why did you appear in Hanshui City! The drowned ghost sneered coldly, ignoring Lu Yang''s question. Why should I tell you everything? These youngsters may have talents for magic skills, but with a whole realm of difference between them, why would they think they can beat him? They have no idea about the strength of their opponents. Having said that, the drowned ghost decided to flee. Why engage in combat when he could run away? Trying to run? Take this punch! Meng Jingzhou was the first to take action, unleashing his Arhat Fist. The resonance of Buddha''s sound reverberated, and the Pure Yang True Fire covered the surface of his fist, constantly surging on and off. So hot! The drowned ghost didn''t expect Meng Jingzhou to be this quick. Caught off guard, he was directly hit by the attack. The combination of Buddhist techniques and Pure Yang True Fire, both of which are excellent counters to fierce ghosts, was too much for him to resist! A Golden Core stage cultivator displaying the combat power of Nascent Soul Stage, plus this move you''re not from Corpse Chasing Sect! The drowned ghost''s underestimation led to him losing the first move. It seems I''ll have to eliminate you brats if I want to get away today! The drowned ghost gritted its teeth, wanting to avoid unnecessary trouble. Hmm, after drowning a mortal in a basin, do you still think you can escape? Dammit, what does it have to do with you if I drown a mortal? The cultivators of Great Xia are such a nuisance! The drowned ghost started cursing badly. The water area was his domain but it had been seized by Lu Yang. He did not want to fight under current circumstances. If he can''t escape now, then fight! As Deep As Abyss! A dark abyss spread out from beneath the drowned ghost, thick and sticky like blood, it spread rapidly to the four of them. The bone-chilling cold spread from their feet to their heads, it took considerable effort to even move their bodies. Worse yet, after being touched by the dark water, breathing became difficult, as if they were suffocating. Golden Core Stage cultivators can have internal circulation in their bodies, not needing to breathe and shouldn''t feel suffocation, yet here they were suffocating in the dark water. Lu Yang''s index and middle finger came together, and he shouted, Break! The dark water retreated and the group snapped back to reality. What they had experienced was not actually happening but instead, an illusion, a favorite tactic of the drowned ghost. Lu Yang''s abilities just happened to be the perfect counter to illusions! The moment illusion broke, endless water grass wrapped around the group. This was the very thing that had caused the drowned ghost''s death and was now his power. Sweep! The Green Peak Sword stabbed towards the ground. Endless Sword Qi spread across the ground, cutting off the roots of the water grass. Let''s do this togetherSword Decree! Arhat Fist! Dominant Barbarian King Punch! The three of them attacked the Drowning Ghost at once. The ghost barely moved but instantly appeared behind Man Gu with a stalk of water plant wrapped around Man Gu''s neck. This kid seems naive and simple, should be the easiest to deal with. Man Gu didn''t even pay attention to what was happening behind him. He snapped his head back hard, causing the Drowning Ghost to loosen the water plant in its hand. The three geniuses and the ghost fought again. Zhao Po was at a loss as to how to help. The battle in front of him had escalated beyond his level, and was now more appropriate for cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage. I thought we were all at the Golden Core Stage? Zhao Po felt like he had been bamboozled. Arhat Fist! Lu Yang also used the Arhat Fist in conjunction with the Three Flavored True Fire. The Drowning Ghost had already prepared for this and managed to dodge most of Lu Yang''s attacks. However, the combination of Lu Yang''s Arhat Fist with the underground movement was hard to defend against. One of his punches hit the Drowning Ghost''s shoulder. Ignoring the pain caused by the True Fire and blows, the Drowning Ghost became aware of a more frightful situation. My hair! The Drowning Ghost''s hair, which was soaked in water and had a unique style, started to fall out from the impact of the Arhat Fist. Hmm, seems like it works on ghosts too. Lu Yang was also surprised. He simply tried to counter the ghost using Buddhist techniques and didn''t expect it to lose hair. Eighteen Continuous Strokes! Man Gu took out a huge hammer and frantically hammered the Drowning Ghost while reciting a saint''s sayings. Are you a Confucian Cultivator?! The ghost''s expression changed abruptly as it felt the righteousness radiating from the hammer. After studying Confucian classics for a long time, Man Gu developed a righteous aura. Although his progress was slow, his attitude was commendable, hence he acquired this aura of righteousness. The yin energy that pervaded the pond started to dissipate under the relentless attacks of the three men. If they kept it up, they might disperse all of the yin energy in the area! The Drowning Ghost was enraged. This was his haven, and these guys dared to ruin it. He cried in anger, You guys stop it don''t force me I surrender. If it was a one-on-one fight, Lu Yang would use the Invincible Elixir to speed up the fight. But in a three-versus-one situation, they didn''t need the elixir at all. The Drowning Ghost was sprawled on the ground, utterly desperate. Arhat Fist, True Fire, Righteous Aura The Drowning Ghost wondered if he had picked a bad day to go out. There were only a few techniques that could counter fierce ghosts, and he had run into all of them. Having lost home field advantage, facing techniques specifically to counter ghosts, and pitched against geniuses who could fight above their level, there was no way he could win. We won already? Zhao Po and the Living Corpse approached. The battle had started and ended so quickly that they hadn''t kept up with the rhythm. Zhao Po was talented, but compared to the geniuses, he was a bit less experienced. Although he had roamed the world and experienced many things, he fell short when compared to the reckless trio who frequently challenged stronger opponents. Lu Yang took out a Soul Dispersing Charm, which scared the Drowning Ghost into retreating. Wait, wait, my crimes aren''t that grave. Lu Yang was undeterred, You''ve drowned people; how can you say your crimes aren''t grave? It''s fake, all fake! The person isn''t dead, look at the bottom of the pond, they''re alive! The Drowning Ghost cried out in desperation. Lu Yang leaned over to look, sure enough, there was a living woman at the bottom of the pond. It seemed that the Living Corpse was mistaken earlier since he immediately assumed she was dead. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang used his spiritual essence to form a large hand, lifting the woman up and placing her next to the Drowning Ghost. Explain what''s going on. Chapter 427 Chapter 427: Chapter 426 What Does A Ghost Need Money For?_1 Which ghoul are you from, are you from the Nine Nether Sect? Zhao Po pretended to be stern, interrogating the Drowned Ghost. The Drowned Ghost shook its head emphatically, stressing its lack of malice: I came here purely by accident, really. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I was originally a fisherman from the East Sea, and after I drowned, I became a vengeful spirit. As it happened, my corpse encountered a sinister wind stone, and I became a Drowned Ghost. The East Sea is boundless, teeming with life, and full of schools of fish, so I secretly absorbed the Yang Qi of various sea tribes, gradually advancing my cultivation level. From being a Drowned Ghost who couldn''t bear sunlight, I ascended to the Qi Refinement Stage Drowned Ghost, gaining the power to protect myself. Once I was able to defend myself, I relaxed and roamed the East Sea. I became bolder, scaring people whenever I surfaced, and tried to reach parts of the East Sea I had never dared to go before. As soon as I left the safe waters, I encountered a Fish King that weighed over a hundred pounds, who was about to swallow me with one gulp. Seeing that I was in danger, I hastily returned to the safe waters, deciding never to leave them again! While in the safe-zone, I slowly cultivated, devouring the Yang Qi of schools of fish, sometimes even stealing offerings from the fishermen. We fishermen have the habit of worshiping the East Sea. Having drowned, it''s clear that worshiping the East Sea can''t guarantee safety, so I dared to eat offerings without reservations. Later, I didn''t know what stage I had cultivated to. I just kept cultivating in seclusion, not bothering with anyone. One day, I met a cultivator who wanted to capture me for cultivation. I easily drove him away, obtaining his storage ring and some cultivation techniques. After studying the techniques, I realized that I had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. By that time, I had been dead for two hundred years. Knowing the direction of my cultivation, I continued to cultivate. After another eight hundred years, I finally cultivated to the Mid-stage of Nascent Soul. During this period, I never once left the safe waters. I had originally planned to leave the safe waters only after reaching the Spirit Transformation Stage. Unexpectedly, someone ambushed me. One slap knocked me unconscious, and when I woke up, I was in this pool. Lu Yang interrupted the Drowned Ghost''s testimony: So, you''re saying you have no idea who brought you here? I don''t know. Did that person have any distinguishing characteristics? Stronger than me. Continue. After several days, I finally figured out what was happening. It turns out that this is near Hanshui City in the Wild State of the Great Xia Dynasty, the westernmost part of the Central Continent. It''s countless miles away from the East Sea. Given my situation, I can''t use a flying ship or anything, so I have to stay here. When I was investigating the surroundings, I met a couple in Baishui village. The man is called Liu San, and the woman is Huang Zao. This is her. The Drowned Ghost pointed at the unconscious woman next to him. At first, the couple was very scared of me. But after they saw that I meant no harm, they became more courageous and asked if I could fabricate the guise of Huang Zao drowning, helping them defraud the insurance, and they would give me a portion of the compensation. At that time, I was penniless and in desperate need of money, so I agreed. With my abilities, it was very easy to create the illusion of Huang Zao drowning. The coroner couldn''t tell the truth, and after receiving the compensation, Huang Zao was supposedly buried, but in reality, she was hidden with me. The couple planned to leave Baishui village and live in another city once the fuss died down. But what I didn''t expect was, it''s currently the time of the strict crackdown on malevolent spirits. The government and some sect called the Corpse Chasing Sect are collaborating to specially hunt me down. I didn''t want to make a big deal out of it, so I ran whenever I saw people. If I couldn''t run, I''d scare them away. A few days ago, I just scared away a Golden Core cultivator, and now, four Golden Core cultivators have arrived! The Drowned Ghost looked wronged, as for a bit of compensation, he had nearly lost his life over it. The four of them wouldn''t just listen to the Drowned Ghost''s words, so Lu Yang asked: How did Huang Zao fall into a coma? I knocked her out. Letting her live freely in the water consumes too much magical power. It''s better to knock her out directly and envelop her in a shell. It saves energy. Wake her up. Alright. The Drowned Ghost dared not disobey. With a light spell, he flicked a point of light with his index finger and woke Huang Zao. Huang Zao was dazed and didn''t know what was happening. She saw four individuals and a corpse surrounding her, feeling an intense pressure. Huang Zao, having never encountered such a situation, answered all questions posed to her, confirming her and her husband''s intentions to defraud insurance and collude with the Drowned Ghost to scam the insurance company''s compensation money. That''s not right. What would a ghost need money for? Meng Jingzhou squinted, sharply spotting a logical flaw in the Drowned Ghost''s account. Ghosts emit too much Yin Energy, which naturally makes humans uncomfortable. Ghosts are too conspicuous, even entering a city would be a great challenge, requiring much effort to disguise, let alone buying things on the street. As for going to an association, it would be even more impossible. Associations are filled with cultivators who can see through a ghost''s disguise in an instant. Moreover, how much money could the insurance compensation of mortals amount to? At most, it would add up to just a few spirit stones. A Nascent Soul Mid-stage Drowned Ghost, a being that could command the winds and clouds in the East Sea, what would it need this money for? Look at the three bewitching ghosts, Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi, who provide door-to-door service at night. After a hard night''s work, they don''t ask for money. Good nerve, you even dare to deceive us! Meng Jingzhou flared up in anger, staring fiercely at the Drowned Ghost. Truly not, even as a ghost, there are places where I need to use money! The Drowned Ghost cried out in grievance and hastily explained. Look, I was a fisherman, drowned in the sea, and have always lived in the sea. I''m a sea water ghost. Now I''m in this cold pool, and although there''s enough Yin energy, it''s fresh water after all, and I''m not used to living here. I asked Liu San and his wife, after they cheated the compensation money, to use the money to buy salt and pour it into the pool. That way, the pool water would change from fresh water to salt water. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Man Gu: Zhao Po: They heard for the first time that water ghosts were divided into sea water ghosts and fresh water ghosts. Lu Yang sneaked a whisper to Zhao Po: There are many ghosts in your Wild State, have you ever heard that water ghosts are divided into sea water ghosts and fresh water ghosts? Our Wild State is separated from the East Sea by an entire continent. This is the first time I''ve seen a ghost from the East Sea. Zhao Po felt that his knowledge was insufficient. Man Gu took it all in stride, even feeling a sense of pride. Following Brother Lu and Brother Meng, no matter where they go, he can always gain new insights. Fairy Eternity rolled around on the bed, her little feet flip-flopping, mocking Lu Yang for his limited thinking: You''re inexperienced, aren''t you? Have you forgotten the two first-grade Golden Cores I''ve told you about? One is called the Three Rivers and Five Lakes Pill, and the other is called the Endless Sea Pill. The biggest difference between them is that one uses salt water and the other uses fresh water! Sir, didn''t you use your Universe within the Sleeve to suck away the water in the pool? You can confirm it with just a taste! The Drowned Ghost was still trying to find evidence to prove he was telling the truth. With a dark face, Lu Yang asked, Where did all the fish in the pond go? They all died from the salt. Chapter 428 Chapter 428: Chapter 427: The Powerful Huang Ming_1 After discerning the truth of the matter, Lu Yang with his two junior brothers remained on the scene while Zhao Po set off with the living corpse to Baishui Village, catching Liu San, who was just about to flee. In the Wild State, corpse-drivers held a unique position, and Zhao Po, belonging to a long line of corpse-drivers, was the most suitable choice for the capture as it sparked the least controversy and doubt. Hey hey hey, what are you planning to do? Lu Yang flashed an innocent eight-tooth grin: We''re taking you to the local government''s yamen. I have told you that I didn''t kill anyone! Who said that only murderers get punished? Even insurance scammers are criminals too. Plus, you turned the pond into a saltwater pit, killing all the fish. No one would say it''s unjust if I add environmental destruction to your charges! Does even Great Xia prosecute ghosts? Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang wore a self-satisfied grin. Not just ghosts. Even if the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect and the Minister of Justice commit a crime, they''d still be thrown into jail! Zhao Po was shocked. He had never heard of such a thing. Don''t the Five Great Immortal Sects have the right to act autonomously in the area of law enforcement, how could they still be arrested? The Minister of Justice understands the law deeper than anyone, yet he broke it himself? Is this some secret knowledge that only disciples of the Immortal Sects are privy to? Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were also caught off guard, looking at Lu Yang in astonishment. They did not know about this either. As for those who did know, besides Emperor Xia, the entire Ministry of Punishments, and the Eldest Senior Sister, the only other person was Lu Yang. Prosecute? Junior Brother Zhao Po, is this how you have been completing your missions from the Sect? A chilly voice rang out from above, revealing Huang Ming floating arrogantly in the air with a living corpse veiled in a black robe hovering next to him. Senior Brother Huang Ming? At a glance, Zhao Po recognized Huang Ming, the one who had defeated him and claimed the title of number one within the sect. Huang Ming and his corpse landed slowly, looking at Zhao Po with a displeased expression. The sect''s mission was to eradicate the ghosts completely. Why did you choose to spare this one? If you cannot bear to kill, then allow me to do it for you! He whipped out a Soul Dispersing Charm, intending to cast it onto the drowned ghost. Zhao Po reacted even faster. He lunged, standing protectively in front of the drowned ghost, forcing Huang Ming to stay his hand. Senior Brother Huang, ghosts can be good or evil. This drowned ghost has done no particular harm, and its crimes do not deserve death! Ridiculous, I care not for the personality of the ghost. All I know is the Sect''s instructions demand the elimination of all ghost issues! Huang Ming squinted. Zhao Po, are you determined to stand in my way? As a conflict arose between the two, Lu Yang stepped in between. Dear Fellow Daoist, we''re all brothers in our respective sects. There''s no need for animosity, right? Huang Ming remained unmoved. And you are? I am Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect. After a cold snort, Huang Ming said, Oh, so it''s you, the Seek Dao Sect disciple who defeated a stronger opponent at the Qingzhou ceremony. So now, does the Seek Dao Sect feel entitled to meddle in the Corpse Chasing Sect''s internal affairs? For an outsider to interfere when I''m giving my junior brother some advice is simply bold! Upon hearing Huang Ming''s words, Man Gu was about to lose his temper but was held back by Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou had a feeling Huang Ming held quite some hostility towards them. Lu Yang''s expression remained calm, still maintaining his usual pleasant demeanor. The drowned ghost is our captive, and naturally, we determine how to deal with it. On the contrary, your sudden appearance to steal the fruits of our labor is a tad discourteous, isn''t it? Ha, it took four of you all at the Golden Core Stage to capture a Mid-stage Nascent Soul ghost. Such an achievement yet you are bold enough to boast. If it were me, I alone would have sufficed! People call you the number one among your generation, but from my point, you''re nothing special. Unfazed, Lu Yang maintained his smile. Hmm, is that so? It seems that you''re pretty confident in your abilities. We will see. Before his words could finish, Lu Yang launched into the Arhat Fist, aiming a punch straight at Huang Ming. Clang The living corpse was faster. Like a tower of iron, its arms crossed and blocked Lu Yang''s punch. Lu Yang was slightly taken aback. Though he hadn''t used full power in his Arhat Fist, it was beyond the capacity of a cultivator in the early Golden Core Stage to withstand. The living corpse roared, its body swelling as it lunged to grab Lu Yang. Lu Yang didn''t dare to collide directly with the living corpse. He stamped his right foot on the ground, and with a whoosh his body melted away into the earth, only to reappear behind Huang Ming! Rather than fighting with the living corpse, it would be better to directly confront the corpse''s master! Arhat Fist! Yellow Spring Palm! As if anticipating Lu Yang''s next move, Huang Ming concentrated power into his palm, turning around to throw a palm strike. When fist met palm, ripples spread out from the point of impact. Neither of them could withstand the power of that strike, both retreating simultaneously. The force of the fist and the palm strike churned wildly within their bodies. Choosing the same tactic, the two of them slapped backwards, their respective forces pouring out. Lu Yang narrowed his eyes, his face breaking into a grin full of interest. This was the first time he''d encountered an opponent with this much combat experience. How is this possible! Zhao Po stared incredulously at the scene, finding it hard to believe. Corpse drivers were always below average. He had seen Brother Lu''s fighting technique himself, and yet the Senior Brother Huang Ming was able to exchange blows with him. You''re not at the beginning of the Golden Core stage, are you? You must be at mid-stage of Golden Core? Lu Yang laughed, recalling what Zhao had said earlier, that both he and Huang Ming were at the beginning of the Golden Core stage. What makes you think that? I used all my strength for that punch. If a beginner Golden Core can withstand it, my cultivation is in vain. Huang Ming snorted coldly, refusing to comment. He hadn''t expected Lu Yang to be so thorny, or rather, such a handful. My hair! Huang Ming was about to strike again when he noticed strands of his hair falling like snow. Unity of Fist and Cultivation?! Huang quickly realized, never expecting to see this achieve at the Golden Core stage. He didn''t care about the hair, only about Lu Yang''s talent. What is Unity of Fist and Cultivation? Zhao Po looked confused, having never heard of this concept. Meng Jingzhou, with furrowed brows and his gaze focused on Huang Ming, didn''t respond. Putting fighting experience aside, this person named Huang Ming doesn''t seem like someone brought up by Corpse Chasing Sect, and that includes even his recent admission as Master Ru''s disciple. Where did he get this knowledge? Bang The two engaged in battle again, their match surpassed anything this realm should be capable of. Lu Yang attacked with Three Flavored True Fire and Huang Ming countered with True Fire of Ding Mau, increasing the temperature instantly, forcing the spectating ghost to retreat. The True Fire of Six-C and Six-A! Zhao Po exclaimed in shock. Out of the hundred and eight types of True Fire, twelve of them belong to a category known as Six-C and Six-A True Fire. The True Fire of Ding Mau is one of them! Whether it''s the Yellow Spring Palm that can match Brother Lu, or the True Fire of Ding Mau, Huang Ming never used these in the sect contest. Zhao Po knew that Huang Ming didn''t use his full power in the sect contest, but he had assumed that it was because the living corpse had a hidden trump card C it never occurred to him that it might be Huang Ming himself that held the secrets. Lu Yang became increasingly curious about Huang Ming''s history. The gap between the first and second of the Corpse Chasing Sect was rather huge. He had never met outsiders who could fight him to this extent, other than those from the Five Great Immortal Sects. The battle between the two became more intense. They deployed all kinds of divine abilities and tactics. Their fists and palms clashed violently, accompanied by thunderous sounds, strike after strike, with no clear winner in sight. Gradually, the tide of the battle began to turn. Lu Yang''s foundation was more solid, his rhythm steady. In a battle of attrition, no one in the same realm could possibly outmatch Lu Yang! Huang Ming was livid. Ever since he started his path, he had never lost a single battle. He didn''t expect to taste defeat today. This was simply unacceptable! Huang Ming''s eyes fiercely blazed like those of a tiger. A ferocious, invisible wave of spiritual power, like an arrow, rushed towards Lu Yang! Lu Yang''s spiritual power was incredibly strong. Not to mention that within his spiritual space, he had Fairy Eternity to rely upon. He was not afraid of anyone trying to fight him on the spiritual power front, not even someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! A small shield materialized at Lu Yang''s forehead, blocking Huang Ming''s attack. Fairy Eternity suddenly realized: I got it, he is not your peer. He is a great cultivator who has disbanded his cultivation and started over! Chapter 429 Chapter 429: Chapter 428: Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation_1 Start over after disbanding cultivation? Lu Yang heard this term for the first time, although its literal meaning was quite easy to understand. Yes, many cultivators had no guidance at the beginning of their cultivation, and their training process was not smooth, with shaky foundations. This is not a big problem at low realms, at most they will be challenged by someone like you with a solid foundation. But when they reach a high realm, the problem becomes significant, it''s very easy to encounter stagnant cultivation progress, and after hundreds or even thousands of years, there''s no progress at all. By then, cultivators will face a choiceStarting over after disbanding cultivation. Fairy Eternity spoke eloquently; no one could surpass her knowledge of cultivation. Dissipating a lifetime''s cultivation level, it''s similar to reincarnation, carrying memories with it, becoming a baby, starting over. With previous cultivation memories, this round of cultivation can take fewer detours, knowing how to solidify the foundation. Opportunities missed in the past due to high cultivation levels or old age will not be missed again. Outsiders can''t tell if he is reincarnated or not, not even through bone age testing or anything else. However, starting over after disbanding cultivation faces three problems. First, it requires a certain cultivation level; it must be during the Unification period, which is the prime stage. At the prime stage, the , ensuring that the true spirit won''t extinguish after disbanding cultivation. If disbanding of cultivation is done at an old age, the will disperse, resulting in failure and shattering of souls, beyond the point of rescue. Secondly, after starting over, you will be like a newborn baby, without any self-preservation skills, even eating and crawling could be a problem. Once you gradually grow and pass the infant stage, the Cultivation World is not safe. You never know if you''ll encounter any enemies during your growth, which might result in untimely death. The third is that the foundation after restarting cannot be guaranteed. For example, if your foundation was Dual Spirit Roots before disbanding, you could end up having Three Four Spirit Roots after disbanding. In such cases, even if you have cultivation experience, it would be difficult to return to your previous level. Lu Yang nodded, starting over after disbanding cultivation sounded very similar to Li Haoran''s situation, but there were also differences. At the very least, Li Haoran was a completely new individual, and his talents in his next life would certainly be stronger than the previous one. Both had their advantages and disadvantages. No wonder Huang Ming was so hard to deal with, this was equivalent to fighting with a Great Power who started at the Unification stage and suppressed himself to the same realm as Lu Yang. By the way, among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, did anyone start over after disbanding their cultivation? No. Fairy Eternity counted with her fingers for Lu Yang, I originated from a small tribe, Yingtian Immortal was a refugee, Immortal Jiuchong was the first heir of the Lianshan Clan, Qilin Immortal was born and raised naturally, and Time Immortal was the incarnation of the Firmament Tree. Can Fairy tell who Huang Ming reincarnated from before? Fairy Eternity shook her head: I can''t tell. If he hadn''t just used a spiritual attack that didn''t belong to this realm, I wouldn''t have been able to judge that he has reincarnated. Lu Yang was pondering. Did the Corpse Chasing Sect know that Huang Ming was reincarnated? Why did Huang Ming choose to cultivate in the Corpse Chasing Sect? This kind of talent is enough to enter the Five Great Immortal Sects. Is he afraid of something, or does the Corpse Chasing Sect have some special features? Forget it, don''t think too much about it for now. Lu Yang showed an excited smile, drew out his Green Peak Sword, this was his first time encountering a reincarnated opponent, it was time to get serious. Huang Ming was scrutinizing Lu Yang with a solemn expression, treating him as a formidable opponent, not daring to let his guard down. As a cultivator who had disbanded his cultivation and started over, he could not tolerate losing to a junior cultivator. That''s why he used the Spiritual Arrow Feather out of normal conventions. The Spiritual Arrow Feather is absolutely undefendable for Golden Core Mid-stage cultivators, even for those who primarily cultivate spiritual power at the Golden Core Mid-stage! How did the opponent manage to do it? Could it be that he, like Huang Ming, restarted after disbanding his cultivation? Huang Ming had no idea that as early as when Lu Yang resurrected Fairy Eternity at the Foundation Establishment stage, Fairy Eternity forcibly had Lu Yang create a spiritual space. This made his spiritual strength significantly stronger than his peers. With the subsequent relentless efforts of Fairy Eternity in the spiritual space, the area and toughness of the spiritual space kept growing. In terms of spiritual strength, nobody in the Golden Core stage could compare with Lu Yang. Slash! Lu Yang shouted out loud. The unity of , the Sword Qi was like a resilient horse whip, extremely ferocious. The sword blade danced a swift arc in the air, slashing towards Huang Ming. Zhao Po, who was observing the battle, had his hairs on end. Even from a side view of this sword strike, he could feel its terror. Was this really a sword technique that could be used at the Golden Core Mid-stage? The spectating Ghost Drowner was also quite shocked. Only now did he realize that Lu Yang had held back in their battle just now. Otherwise, with this attack alone, he would have been seriously injured and defeated! This sword strike was too fast and harsh for Huang Ming to dodge. If he insisted on resisting it, he would undoubtedly lose. Huang Ming gritted his teeth, teleported and disappeared from the spot. In his place was the Living Corpse. He quickly exchanged positions with the Living Corpse! Corpse shifter?! Zhao Po was taken aback, he didn''t expect Brother Huang Ming to have learned such a secret technique. Normally, only those in the Nascent Soul Stage could learn it. Huang Ming was panting heavily, taking a Qi Recovery Pill to recover his spiritual essence. He forcefully used the secret technique, draining all the remaining spiritual essence in an instant. The Living Corpse took the sword blow, splitting into two. The cut ends grew countless red threads that interlinked, and the Living Corpse recovered as before. Huang Ming no longer held back, controlling the Living Corpse to attack Lu Yang together. The drawback of a Corpse-driver lies in their physical body, they can only control the Living Corpse to fight. But Huang Ming had a strong physical body and vigorous spiritual power. He could both control the Living Corpse and fight at the same time, making up for all the shortcomings of a Corpse-driver. His fighting power skyrocketed! Zhao Po watched this scene in a daze. Huang Ming''s various techniques completely overturned his understanding. So, the gap between him and Huang Ming was this big? Ha, now it gets interesting. Lu Yang was fighting one against two, with no intention of retreating, like a war god, getting stronger as he fought. No wonder you can become a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, you do have some skills, but that''s all! Huang Ming''s eyes were wolfish, revealing ferocity and determination. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With your talent, you are unrivaled amongst your peers, you probably haven''t tasted the bitterness of defeat, right? Today, let me teach you that bitterness! Huang Ming revealed a mocking smile. Blooming Beyond Flowers, reshaping the world! This was his last and strongest trump card. If he were to lose again, he shouldn''t be wasting time talking about gaining a say in the future Great Era after disbanding cultivation. It would be better to end his life earlier. The enchanting red Beyond Flowers bloomed, and Huang Ming along with the Living Corpse''s eyes turned red. Their momentum soared, their nails extended, like a beast''s sharp claws, extremely fierce. Under this momentum''s influence, the ground shook as if the earth dragon was turning over, causing the mountains and the earth to tremble! You''re two against one, I''d like to see how you win! Huang Ming was confident of victory, his facial expression somewhat distorted. This is indeed difficult to continue with. Murmured Lu Yang. He retracted into the ground, took out the Twin Lotus seed, and cast the Tree-Planting Sutra. Under Huang Ming''s slightly stunned gaze, in the midst of the Beyond Flowers blooming, a lotus flower blossomed. Two Lu Yangs appeared simultaneously, one holding the Green Peak Sword and the other holding the Dark Moon Sword. Lu Yang revealed a leisurely smile at the corner of his mouth. Now it''s a two on two. Chapter 430 Chapter 430: Chapter 429: Huang Ming''s Identity_1 Huang Ming, a Great Power in the Unification stage, had chosen to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation. In over two thousand years of traversing the Cultivation World, this was the first time seeing a Cultivator at the Golden Core Stage who could use Clone Magic Spells. Moreover, it was performed in such a fashion. Before Huang Ming could comprehend what was happening, the two swords Green Peak and Dark Moon, like two Flood Dragons adventuring in the East Sea, arrived flaring with bloodshed and roars. Lu Yang was uncertain whether the Living Corpse could still resurrect after being severed again. Instead of taking chances on an uncertain matter, it was better to directly attack Huang Ming. He didn''t believe that Huang Ming could also regenerate like the Living Corpse. In a hurry, Huang Ming manipulated the Living Corpse to attack. Lu Yang let his clone, wielding the Dark Moon Sword, block Living Corpse''s attack and contested against Huang Ming himself. Both sides were once again in a stalemate, but Huang Ming quickly discovered his disadvantage. Lu Yang''s spiritual power was even stronger than his own. The precision in controlling the clone was higher. In the battle between the Living Corpse and the clone, the Living Corpse was losing ground. If the clone were to win, then he would be facing a two-versus-one situation. Huang Ming was alarmed by Lu Yang''s chuckling that echoed by his ear, sending a cold shiver down his spine. Do you not even understand that one cannot be distracted during a battle? Break! Lu Yang cast a Break spell. The Sword Qi shot up into the sky and gushed out, its radiant sword light intertwined like a curtain. A scarlet light curtain stood in front of Huang Ming. It was his strongest defensive move. However, before the fully-empowered Break spell, the scarlet light curtain only lasted a brief moment before it was shattered. Thwack Huang Ming wanted to perform the Corpse Swap spell again but was too slow. His right shoulder was pierced through. Huang Ming was seriously injured and needed to rest for at least half a month to recover. In the midst of the battle, Huang Ming had consumed a Qi Recovery Pill. However, near the end, he still faced a shortage of spiritual essence. In contrast, Lu Yang hadn''t consumed any Elixir to restore his spiritual essence from start to finish. This was not just due to the potency of the Invincible Elixir, but it was also because of a diet of tofu during the initial cultivation. Long-term consumption of tofu can regulate the Five Elements balance in a Cultivator, providing greater endurance during battles. I admit defeat! Huang Ming clenched his teeth in vexation, acknowledging his defeat, and consumed an Elixir to heal his injuries. Lu Yang sheathed his sword. He was as animated and friendly as if he hadn''t just wounded Huang Ming. What made you decide to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation? Huang Ming sighed, I was too hurried when I was young and neglected my basics. I was caught in the Mid-stage of Unification, and I just couldn''t breakthrough. Coincidently, I saw this as a good opportunity to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation, so I got reincarnated. Lu Yang wondered, Then why didn''t you join the Five Great Immortal Sects? The resources at the Immortal Sects are more abundant than those of the Corpse Chasing Sect, right? Entering the Immortal Sect isn''t easy. There are so many accomplished Cultivators there. And who knows, someone might just find out about our real identity. Speaking of which, you must have courage. Not only did you manage to infiltrate an Immortal Sect, but you also made such a high profile. Huang Ming, thinking of Lu Yang''s phenomenal Spiritual Power, believed he might also be a Cultivator who had chosen to recover after disbanding cultivation. He asked further, Your Clone Magic Spells are unique. I have never heard of it before, and I don''t remember any historical records of it either. Presumably, the lineage was discontinued and the skill lost. Are you a Cultivator from the Great Qian Era? No, I didn''t Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation. Don''t bluff! How could you defeat me if you didn''t Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation? Let me share some inside info with you. I am Radix Honorable from the Great Yu Dynasty. What''s your name? I might have heard about you. Lu Yang didn''t respond, but silently looked at Huang Ming. It seemed Huang Ming had understood something. Huang Ming: Lu Yang: You are a Cultivator from the Great Yu Dynasty! You are really a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect! Both voices intertwined together. Lu Yang had thought that Huang Ming was an elder from the Corpse Chasing Sect who had Chosen to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation. His tone had been quite casual, but he never expected that Huang Ming was a Cultivator from the Great Yu Dynasty. Huang Ming was even more shocked than Lu Yang. The combat power displayed by Lu Yang was actually cultivated step by step without starting over after disbanding his cultivation. Even the Imperial Teacher wouldn''t be able to achieve this at this realm! Are the geniuses of the Great Era really this terrifying?! Meng Jingzhou realized the gravity of the problem, Huang Ming was actually a cultivator of Great Yu. This was Man Gu and Zhao Po''s first meeting with ancient cultivators, and their reactions were relatively subdued compared to those of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Huang Ming quickly responded, his tone stern, eyes clouded with grimness, and not a trace of a smile: Very well, you are indeed a genius from the Great Era, capable of putting me in such a desperate state! In that case, I can''t let you live! I originally planned to have a chat with you, and kill everyone who overheard our conversation. Now it seems you must die too! Huang Ming no longer concealed his killing intent, and summoned his companions using a secret method. Fellow Daoist Mong, kill them all! Lu Yang, be careful, there''s a Unification stage cultivator coming! As soon as Fairy Eternity''s warning finished, an overwhelming pressure descended on them like a towering mountain. A middle-aged man with streaks of white hair appeared in the sky. Ignoring Lu Yang and the others, he looked down at Huang Ming, with a trace of mockery on his face. Fellow Daoist Huang, you look quite miserable. You would be, too, if you were in my position! Huang Ming yelled angrily. This Lu Yang''s talent was horrifying. Even he, having restarted his cultivation after reaching Unification stage, was no match for him. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they allowed him to grow, then what? They had to get rid of him as soon as possible! Sure, sure. The ancient cultivator called Fellow Daoist Mong laughed. These were just a few Golden Core Stage cultivators, he could exterminate them with the flick of a finger. It''s it''s him! The drowned ghost instinctively shouted, recognizing the familiar presence. It was him who knocked me unconscious and took me here from the East Sea! Fellow Daoist Mong glanced down, saw it was the drowned ghost, and chuckled quietly. So it''s that drowned ghost from the East Sea. Lu Yang was shocked. This meant the ghost disaster in Hanshui City was created by Fellow Daoist Mong. He captured ghosts from different places and threw them into Hanshui City, but he didn''t know what they wanted to do! Fellow Daoist Mong no longer paid attention to the drowned ghost. A Nascent Soul Stage specter wasn''t worth his attention: I''ll help you kill these people and fake the crime scene. We''ll just say you died fighting this drowned ghost. That way you can stay in the Corpse Chasing Sect. In exchange, you have to tell me about one of your treasure locations. Huang Ming clenched his teeth, anger swirling in his chest but leaving his lips unvoiced. This was a barefaced robbery, but he was completely helpless. Deal! Hha, then thanks in advance for Fellow Daoist Huang''s gift! Pleased to get what he wanted, Fellow Daoist Mong didn''t hold back anymore and started to look at Lu Yang and the others as if they were already dead. You young fellows, I am kind-hearted. I will let you choose your own way of death, would you like to be dismembered or become a Human Pill? Or perhaps die in a ghost possession? Lu Yang and others were sweating profusely. Their backs were soaked, notably Zhao Po who had never encountered such a situation. What death would you choose? An abrupt interruption broke the atmosphere. Who! Fellow Daoist Mong was startled, not noticing when this person had arrived. Boom Fellow Daoist Mong was hit by the Five-Colored Bright Wheel, falling from the sky, spitting blood, horror flashed in his eyes. He could tell from this blow alone that the difference in power between them was vast. The newcomer was dressed in blue, hands behind his back, his tone indifferent. The Five-Colored Bright Wheel was behind his head, making him look divine. Five Elements Sect Leader, Qiu Jin''an. Chapter 431 Chapter 431: Chapter 430 Using Five Elements Magic Skill in Front of Me?_1 Qiu Jin''an? One of the sect leaders of the so-called Five Great Immortal Sects of Great Xia? Fellow Daoist Mong got up from the ground, not being too seriously injured. He sneered at Qiu Jin''an''s identity. The fact that he was hit by Qiu Jin''an was purely because Qiu Jin''an surprised him with an attack. If they truly fought, the outcome would still be uncertain. He hailed from the most prosperous era of the Great Yu Dynasty, which was no less splendid compared to today''s Great Xia. He was among the top-tier Unification cultivators of that era. In terms of status, he was no worse off than Qiu Jin''an. He, who was capable of sleeping for hundreds of thousands of years and executing plans during the Great Era, naturally had his unique merits. Although Great Xia has many strong cultivators today, after a long period of hundreds of thousands of years, many cultivation methods and magic skills have been lost. He was in possession of these cultivation methods and magic skills. On the one hand, one has mastery over lost cultivation methods and magic skills, while the other does not. It is not difficult to judge who is stronger and who is weaker. Sect Leader Qiu?! Lu Yang and the others were ecstatic, the arrogant and ignorant cultivator from Great Yu did not understand the power of Qiu Jin''an, but how could they not know? This was Sect Leader Qiu, who had been engaged in mutual competition since childhood with the nine disciples of the Seek Dao Sect! As the person with the most profound understanding of the five elements magic spells in the world today, even the Minister of Justice would probably not be able to defeat Qiu Jin''an! Apart from Daoist Buyu, the first Unification cultivator, no one else dared to claim that they could surely defeat Qiu Jin''an! Qiu Jin''an! Zhao Po was surprised and felt relieved. The reputation of the Five Great Immortal Sects reverberated throughout the Great Xia Dynasty, much stronger than their Corpse Chasing Sect. Zhao Po quietly observed Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, finding out that although they were both surprised and delighted, their reactions were much smaller than his. He suddenly remembered Meng Jingzhou''s curse, a curse of Half Step towards the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He did not know who had provoked him. Previously, he found it strange that Meng Jingzhou, who was only at the Golden Core Stage, could provoke such enemies, but now he probably understood a bit. They had only just come into contact for a few days, and they had encountered an ancient Unification cultivator. Man Gu was also someone who had seen big scenes. He had participated in the entire process of the Eternity Sect''s destruction, a scene much larger than the current one. The drowned ghost was almost scared to death again. The situation had completely exceeded his understanding. It was about Unification cultivators from the era of Great Yu, the sect master of the Five Great Immortal Sects, all of whom were important people who he, as a small water ghost, could not reach. As for Huang Zao, who lied about insurance, he had already fainted in fright. As well as his joy, Lu Yang thought of another problem: Hold on, why would Sect Leader Qiu be here, and appear so conveniently? It''s very simple, he was following behind you. Fairy Eternity said naturally. However secretive Qiu Jin''an''s stealth skills, they could not compare with Fairy Eternity. Following us? Since when? Since you and Meng Jingzhou wanted to enter the city but were caught in a mudslide. Wasn''t that from the very start? Not exactly the beginning, but rather when you first entered the black shop. Fairy Eternity took pains to correct Lu Yang''s faulty logic. Fellow Daoist Mong was not afraid of Qiu Jin''an''s presence, and even wanted to take action. Youngster of Great Xia, let me show you the power of ancient magic spells Big Sun Hanging in the Sky! The shadow of the bronze tree slowly emerged behind Fellow Daoist Mong, two great suns vaguely visible, containing endless light and heat. Just by looking at it, it feels like it is melting, the Golden Crow spreading its wings and screaming, located right in the center of the Big Sun. Qiu Jin''an casually raised a light barrier to protect Lu Yang and the others. This was a Unification cultivator''s trump card, even a scrape of it would be too much for Lu Yang and the others to bear. Qiu Jin''an contemplated, seeming to have seen a description of this move in ancient books, recalling it leisurely. It is said that in ancient times, ten Golden Crows lived on the Fusang tree, each day one Golden Crow would go out to patrol the world. Suddenly one day, all ten Golden Crows flew out together, bringing disaster to the world. An ancient god drew his bow and shot down nine suns. During the Great Yu era, someone modeled after this ancient tale, found a piece of Fusang tree trunk, combined it with True Fire of the Golden Crow, creating a Divine Ability known as ''Ten Suns Patrolling the Sky'', raising the power of True Fire of Golden Crow to another level. He instantly rose to become a Grandmaster of Fire Dao, founding the Heavenly Fire Sect, causing his name to resound throughout the world. After his disappearance, the ''Ten Suns Patrolling the Sky'' vanished, and the Heavenly Fire Sect struggled for eight thousand years before it was located by enemies and destroyed. According to the records, this person was known as True Lord Mong Tian. With his identity revealed by Qiu Jin''an, True Lord Mong Tian didn''t panic, instead a cold smile curled up from the corner of his mouth: You''re quite knowledgeable, even though I can only use ''Two Suns Patrolling the Sky'', once I successfully Pass the Tribulation, I''ll be able to use ''Five Suns Patrolling the Sky''. When I reach the Consummation of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, I''ll be able to use ''Ten Suns Patrolling the Sky'', recreating the scene of ancient times! It''s a shame my cultivation level is limited and can''t keep up with the pace of deducing this, but it''s more than enough to deal with a junior like you! I establish the rule here, [I can use Three Suns Patrolling the Sky]! On the Fusang tree, the third sun rose! This was afterall near Hanshui City, any large commotion would inevitably attract the attention of the city''s powerful experts. A swift victory was needed, hence True Lord Mong Tian bypassed the process of building up an attack, right from the beginning he used his strongest technique! Unification cultivators are unable to freely set rules, otherwise True Lord Mong Tian would have directly used ''Ten Suns Patrolling the Sky''. During a fight between Unification cultivators, the rules they establish can generally be divided into two categories. One type strengthens themselves, while the other binds the opponent. The strength of rules that bolster oneself depends on the limit of the Unification cultivator, and is a way of unleashing potential. Rules that bind the opponent are limited to equal turns. If you can confine the opponent once, the opponent can confine you once as well. The method of restraint is unlimited, so if you aren''t careful, it can flip against you. For example, during the battle between the Unification cultivator from the Great Yu Dynasty who used creatures to refine a Soul Summoning Banner and the Vice Headmaster Shi, the rule set by the Unification cultivator from the Great Yu Dynasty was: [Disregarding me, within a radius of five hundred feet, all shall move slowly]. The rule set by Vice Headmaster Shi was: [Within a radius of five hundred feet, no one may use Demonic Devices]. This demonstrates equal turns. Three suns hanging high, the Golden Crow screaming, the blazing suns truly seem to be recreating the disaster of ancient times. Go! True Lord Mong Tian lifted his hand and pointed two fingers towards Qiu Jin''an and the others behind him. If Qiu Jin''an dodged, the people behind him would surely die! He was confident that Qiu Jin''an would not dodge! Ah Facing the three suns, Qiu Jin''an let out a long sigh. Qiu Jin''an stepped forward, the Five-Colored Bright Wheel on his back emitted various colors, transforming into Five-Colored Divine Light. Everything pertaining to the five elements was under the control of the Divine Light. Whoosh Under the wash of the Five-Colored Divine Light, the three suns gradually melted. So, the ''Ten Suns Patrolling the Sky'' described as a natural disaster is just that powerful. How is this possible! True Lord Mong Tian couldn''t believe his eyes. His strongest attack was resolved so easily? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The opponent didn''t even set down any [rules]! Before True Lord Mong Tian could understand what was happening, he saw Qiu Jin''an''s body sway, and with his foot, he pinned True Lord Mong Tian to the ground. This foot was as heavy as a hundred thousand mountains pressing True Lord Mong Tian upside down and unable to stand! Qiu Jin''an calmly looked at True Lord Mong Tian: I have never seen anyone dare to use the five elements magic spells in front of me, not even those nine guys from the Seek Dao Sect. Chapter 432 Chapter 432: Chapter 431: Solving the Problem of Causality Backlash_1 Mong Tian, the True Lord, did not expect to lose so swiftly in his own eyes. Apart from the Ten-Day Celestial Spell, he mastered various secret magic skills, the Ten-Day Celestial Spell being the most powerful of them all. Yet, before he could unleash them, his three solar wheels disappeared into thin air as Qiu Jin''an swept them away with his Five-Colored Divine Light. The valley quickly returned to its initial cool, dark state. Qiu Jin''an wasted no wordshe reached out to grab Mong Tian''s head, intending to probe his mind directly and discover their plans. Noticing the situation taking a bad turn, Mong Tian hastily cast a life-saving magic skill, ignoring the impact it would have on him. Thump, thump, thump His heart pounded fiercely, filled with vitality, a far cry from the defeated state he was in. The temperature around his heart surged, melting the protective robe on his chest and revealing his chest. Only then did Qiu Jin''an notice that a dead Golden Crow occupied the spot where his heart was supposed to be! The Golden Crow carried a deadly arrow wound. Qiu Jin''an suspected that it was the Golden Crow shot by ancient divine beings! No wonder Mong Tian could understand the Ten-Day Celestial Spell! He must have found the Golden Crow''s body somewhere and replaced his heart with it! Suddenly, the Golden Crow''s eyes shot open, its feathers fast spreading to cover Mong Tian''s entire body. Oh no, he''s trying to escape! Qiu Jin''an stomped down fiercely, intending to nail Mong Tian in place. But when he acted, he found that Mong Tian''s entire body had morphed into Golden Crow''s feathershe had caught nothing but thin air. Thump Mong Tian exploded, and the Golden Crow''s feathers scattered in all directions. Qiu Jin''an started chanting, creating a gust of wind to blow away the feathers. In the meantime, Mong Tian and Huang Ming had vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a Broussonetia branch. They got away! Mong Tian''s escape magic was something Qiu Jin''an hadn''t encountered before, putting his reaction a beat behind. Gasp, pant Heavily injured Mong Tian and Huang Ming, disguising themselves as normal folk, concealed themselves within Hanshui City, merging in with the crowd. Damn it, how is that Qiu Jin''an so strong?! Mong Tian was overcome by relief, having survived a close shavehad he acted a second later, he would have had his soul searched by Qiu Jin''an and died at his hands. Even though he had lost his Broussonetia branch and would no longer be able to use the Ten-Day Celestial Spell, and his foundation was even shakenhe would need a transcendence artifact to repair it Compared to staying alive, these were trifling matters. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You owe me for the loss of that Broussonetia branch, Mong Tian glared at Huang Ming with fierce eyes. If it weren''t for the fact that this little brat Huang Ming still had some hidden treasures, he wouldn''t have even bothered saving Huang. Look, I''ll give you two more treasure locations. That should make up for your losses, Huang Ming offered reluctantly. He had a total of four treasure locations. They were his hope for a rapid rise in power in the future. Initially, offering one spot didn''t impact him too much. But now that he had to promise three locations, he would need to hustle to find cultivation treasures in the future! Just how much time would that cost him? But he had no choicehim being merely at the Golden Core Stage, even an injured Mong Tian was not someone he could handle. What do we do now? Where do we go? Huang Ming asked with a gloomy expression, not in the best of moods. In our current state, we cannot participate in the subsequent plans in Hanshui City. Do you see the mansion not far from here? The owner of the house worships a wooden carving for good luckan artifact, actually, that I left behind. I have total control over the family. No one will find us if we hide there, explained Mong Tian. Alright. Both men suppressed their urge to sprint to the nearby mansion, carefully controlling their steps to prevent any missteps from revealing their secret. Are you two leaving already? A sudden voice made both men jump. They look up to find a man wearing a white paper hat standing in front of them. The busy crowd around them paid no heed to this man. Who are you! The man in the paper hat sneered, sending a shudder down their spines. You monks from Great Yu go around capturing ghosts everywhere and releasing them in Hanshui City, putting all the blame on our Jiuyou Teaching. Even the Heaven''s Court suspects us. You still dare to ask who I am after ruining the friendly relations between our sects? Jiuyou Teaching, run! Think you can run? Three more men in paper hats appeared, surrounding the two of them. Among the Four Great Devil Sects, the Jiuyou Teaching has survived all these years mainly because they are unparallelled when it comes to escaping. You monks from Great Yu also interfered with our business. Our Vice-Headmaster Shi is quite unhappy about it. Let''s settle all our old and new scores together. The men in paper hats captured the two and vanished on the spot. What a pity, they both got away, sighed Qiu Jin''an. Even if they had managed to catch one of them, they would have gotten significant useful intelligence. Sect Leader Qiu, what brings you here? inquired Lu Yang respectfully. Isn''t this Acting Sect Master? It''s been a long time, greeted Qiu Jin''an with a sardonic smile. Is Brother Lu still acting as the Sect Master of Seek Dao Sect? When the Five Elements Sect had come to exchange views with the Seek Dao Sect, they had lost miserably. This happened while Fairy Eternity was serving as the acting Sect Master for three days. When both sides were negotiating how to conduct the competition, Qiu Jin''an had boldly proposed that his senior disciple fight against the strongest among Seek Dao Sect''s disciples. It was then that Yun Zhi had come forward, stating that she was no longer the acting Sect Master. In Qiu Jin''an''s opinion, it was Lu Yang who was serving as the acting Sect Master. Startled, Zhao Po gained surprising insights from Sect Leader Qiu''s wordsBrother Lu used to be the acting Sect Master of Seek Dao Sect? Given this, not only was Brother Lu the strongest amongst the young generation, he also held the highest position! The gap was astonishing considering they were of the same age group. I passed the position onto Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang replied honestly, catching Qiu Jin''an off guard. Alright, let''s not dwell on this. I came here to tell the young chap from the Meng family that I have found a solution to break the curse, Qiu Jin''an brought a sprout of hope. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes sparkled, Really? Am I one to joke about such matters? I have confirmed it across various sourcesit''s a foolproof method. Have you ever heard of the force of State Destiny? Qiu Jin''an spoke mysteriously. Meng Jingzhou blurted out, The force of State Destiny known to Immortals? Qiu Jin''an was surprised. He had wanted to put on a grand show, flaunting his knowledge in front of the youngsters. After all, they would forget everything once he finished speaking. However, Meng Jingzhou knew about it. In fact, he shouldn''t have been aware of the force of State Destiny. However, as the Sect Leader of an Immortal Sect, he often participated in discussions about State Destiny. The court had given each Sect Leader of an Immortal Sect a treasure that allowed them to remember the existence of the force of State Destiny. Yes, that''s it. The force of State Destiny. Every governor and county magistrate of Great Xia is protected by itmaking them invulnerable to harm. Do you know what it means? Lu Yang was quick to grasp Qiu Jin''an''s thoughts, It implies that the State Destiny can eliminate the backlash of Causality! Yes, it can eliminate the backlash of Causality. It''s an Immortal Dao tactic. All you need to do is cleanse yourself with the force of State Destinyeverything will be good after! Meng Jingzhou was overjoyed. This method was much more reliable than waiting for the Corpse Chasing Sect Leader to breakthrough to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage and then act. Chapter 433 Chapter 433: 432 I came across this information after extensive verification. The power of State Destiny operates at very high levels that you haven''t reached. You need to know only that the power of State Destiny can erase causal backlash! Qiu Jin''an cautioned all of them. Their cultivation levels were too low, and they weren''t qualified to know these mysteries yet. This is information you gain only when you reach the Transcendence Tribulation stage. If he weren''t the head of the Immortal Sect, he wouldn''t be aware of the existence of the power of State Destiny. Lu Yang agreed wholeheartedly, Indeed, The power of State Destiny is possessed by the immortals on the imperial side and has relevance with the Dao Fruit; it''s one of the means of immortals. The protected ones of State Destiny can purge all poison, prevent diseases, and can produce enormous power instantaneously. It also has the characteristic of forgetting. The Imperial Teacher of the Great Yu dynasty is also very wary of the power of State Destiny, he dare not offend. Qiu Jin''an was slightly startled. Why did it seem like Lu Yang knew more than he did? Is this the basic knowledge that the Golden Core stage cultivators should have? Thinking back to his Golden Core stage, he only knew that the Ancient Nameless One had refined the Starland Continent. As for the concepts of immortals and Dao Fruit, he was utterly unfamiliar. Occasionally he would venture into the Secret Realm, a place left behind by the Nascent Soul and Spirit Transformation cultivators, which can only be entered when someone reached the Golden Core stage. The power of State Destiny has a forgetful effect, and Lu Yang was not affected because he possessed the treasures given to him by the imperial court. Yet, how did he not forget? Qiu Jin''an pondered for a moment without delving into it. There were countless matters within the Seek Dao Sect that he couldn''t figure out; Lu Yang''s issue was just one of them. For example, he had been wondering how the nine troublemakers of the Ask Dao Sect ended up together in the vast world of cultivation. Perhaps, it could only be explained by like attracting like. After learning this information, I went to the Seek Dao Sect to find you. The old rascals in the Seek Dao Sect told me you had gone to the Corpse Chasing Sect in the Wild State, so I rushed over immediately to inform you and ran into the Unification stage cultivator from Great Yu attacking you. Qiu Jin''an expressed a ''lucky I arrived in time'' facial expression. Lu Yang glanced at Qiu Jin''an. It was not a matter of ''luckily arrived'', the Fairy had informed him, and this old man had been tailing and watching the excitement all the way. The battle between Qiu Jin''an and Mong Tian caused a great commotion, and the city''s officers from Hanshui City quickly rushed over. From the battles, the Hanshui city officers deduced that the cultivation levels of the opponents were not low. The highest cultivation level among the officers who rushed from the city was at the Unification stage. It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Qiu. The officers from Hanshui City recognized Qiu Jin''an and greeted him respectfully with cupped fists. As imperial officers, recognizing the heads of the Five Great Immortal Sects was a basic form of courtesy. After all, these five sect leaders had both supervisory and law enforcement powers and wielded considerable authority. It had even happened once before that Daoist Buyu violated the law, and the officials saw that Daoist Buyu had a significant background. They planned to abuse their power for personal gain. Unexpectedly, Daoist Buyu was displeased and directly alerted Emperor Xia, thus leading to the punishment of that officer. Daoist Buyu also ended up in jail for his crime. After this incident, both government and non-government officials were shocked. No official dared to commit such abuses anymore, at least not in the face of the Five Great Immortal Sects. As for Daoist Buyu, he had set a precedent by having himself jailed. You are Qiu Jin''an didn''t recognize the man in front of him. I am the Sima of Wild State, An Ping. Ah, it turns out to be Lord An. Although they had never met before, Qiu Jin''an still managed to show an ''ah, so it''s you'' face, pretending that he had just remembered. When I was in the city, I saw this place emitting raging fire and the Big Sun Hanging in the Sky. I don''t know what happened here. Could Fellow Daoist Qiu tell me about it? Just now, I encountered a Unification stage cultivator from Great Yu. After confronting him, the adversary was defeated and fled frantically. From the information disclosed by the opponent, the current disaster caused by ghosts in the city is his doing. I just don''t know if he has any accomplices. Lord An''s expression became stern. This matter was not trivial. The current ghost disaster was a matter of utmost importance. They had always suspected that the Nine Nethers Cult was behind it. Now, it seems that it was the work of a cultivator from the Great Yu dynasty! Could Fellow Daoist Qiu have a detailed conversation with the governor? Qiu Jin''an laughed, I happen to have something to discuss with the governor. That''s great, but who are these people? These three are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. The one leading them is the young disciple of Old Buyu. Hearing Lu Yang''s identity, Lord An''s face turned utterly solemn. He was a rising star. When Daoist Buyu was active, he hadn''t been born yet, and he essentially grew up listening to the legends of Daoist Buyu. He was well aware of how unfortunate it was to become Daoist Buyu''s disciple. This one is a disciple of the Corpse Chasing Sect. This drowned ghost and the unconscious mortal lady are involved in insurance fraud. I was just about to hand them over to you for handling, they have an accomplice, Liu San from the Baishui village. Without needing for Lord An to give an order, his subordinates already had the drowned ghost and the unconscious Huang Zao in custody. Someone was also rushing to Baishui village to arrest Liu San. They no longer needed the intervention of Lu Yang and the others in the subsequent events. Wait for me for a moment. Before leaving, Lu Yang said this and then, under everyone''s doubtful gaze, reached into the dried-up cold lake. Saltwater continuously gushed out from his sleeve and filled up the cold lake. The water drawn from the cold lake had been stored in the Village in the Palm. Lord An was utterly astounded. Lu Yang was so young, yet he had already learnt the Universe within the Sleeve? Seeing Lord An''s astonished expression, Qiu Jin''an laughed heartily, Surprising, isn''t it? Just now, Lu Yang fought a Unification cultivator from Great Yu who had disbanded his cultivation and started over, and won with ease. His combat potential is sufficient to declare him the number one person among the young generation. Although his own disciple could also defeat that Unification cultivator from the Great Yu dynasty who had disbanded his cultivation to start over, she definitely couldn''t do it as easily as Lu Yang did. During the battle, Qiu Jin''an observed Lu Yang. He noticed that Lu Yang did not use his Golden Core throughout the battle. Qiu Jin''an also suspected that Lu Yang had more powerful methods which he hadn''t deployed. At Lu Yang''s age, he was certainly not as powerful as Lu Yang. Truly worthy of being a disciple taught by Yun Zhi. So strong?! Lord An was once again shocked. He hadn''t expected that Qiu Jin''an would give such a high evaluation. Given Qiu Jin''an''s experience and knowledge, his judgment could not be wrong. There was also no need for him to exaggerate since Lu Yang was a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, not the Five Elements Sect. The Seek Dao Sect was still continuously producing talents. Zhao Po secretly acknowledged that it was so indeed. He had noticed Lu Yang''s ferocious demeanor during the fight and had a faint suspicion that Lu Yang could be the leader among the young generation. However, due to his lack of experience, he didn''t rush to a conclusion. Did you hear that? I am the leader among the younger generation! Lu Yang boasted triumphantly, like a victorious peacock, showing off in front of Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. Brother Lu is so impressive! Man Gu applauded sincerely. Meng Jingzhou sneered, Lu Yang''s tail was almost lifting to the sky, What do you count as the leader of the young generation, the Eldest Senior Sister is the real one. Lu Yang couldn''t help but laugh, You''re just jealous of me, Eldest Senior Sister is not a part of the younger generation Seeing Meng Jingzhou''s playful and dangerous gaze, Lu Yang suddenly realized that something was wrong with what he had just said and stopped promptly, glaring at Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou was looking in every direction, pretending that he was not the one who dug the pit. Under the guidance of Lord An, the group met the newly appointed Governor of Wild State without any surprises. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 434 Chapter 434: Chapter 433: I am a Disciple of Seek Dao Sect''s Yun Zhi_1 The Governor''s mansion was located in the very center of Hanshui City, a node of power in the Wild State. The mansion had seven entrances and seven exits, and was protected inside and out by defensive array methods. This place served not only as the residence of the Governor but also as his office. When Lu Yang was shuttling through the mansion, he saw a lot of officials with a hustling look, flying around carrying documents, very busy. This was not figurative speed, but literal flight. Before meeting the Governor of the Wild State, Lord An had reported the situation to the Governor. Once the Governor met Qiu Jin''an and the others, he greeted them warmly with a handshake. As Lord An had to go arrange a city-wide search for the real Master Mong Tian, he excused himself first. Fellow Daoist Qiu, I''ve long heard of your great name! My surname is Lv, my given name is Ke, but people all call me Old Lv. Governor Lv was a chatty person, and despite being kept busy around the clock by the recent ghost disaster, he was still full of vigor and showed no signs of fatigue. It''s a pleasure to meet you, Governor Lv, Qiu Jin''an smiled, not addressing him as Old Lv. The last person who was so familiar with him was the Ninth Son of the Seek Dao Sect, a memorable individual. Qiu Jin''an''s father was the previous Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect. He once accompanied his father to visit the Seek Dao Sect in his youth and met the fervent Ninth Son of Seek Dao Sect. He was young and naive at the time and didn''t realize the cunning nature of the Ninth Son of the Seek Dao Sect. Sixth Elder Feng Ya was the only exception, an anomaly among the Ninth Sons of the Seek Dao Sect. However, she was never absent from any mischief. Therefore, he was always wary of overly familiar people. The former Governor, without any reason, decided to host a birthday banquet for his daughter and invite a lot of people. Inviting people was fine, but he also asked them to bring a ton of gifts, without prior notice to the court. Now, he''s been demoted and put in jail. A few officials and notable figures from several major Sects in the Wild State are also now behind bars, Governor Lv grumbled. This was one of the reasons they were currently so busy. They were short of manpower, had temporary replacements in key positions, and faced difficulties coordinating. They even had to rely on the Corpse Chasing Sect, which was nearest, to help deal with the ghost problem. The long-absent Old Xu, ah, the Minister of Justice, has also finally ended his leave and is working on their case. The Minister of Justice publicly announced that he was taking a leave of absence due to the sudden death of an old friend and needed to bid him a final farewell. This has made His Majesty distrust the officials of the Wild State. He brought me, a man in charge of financial affairs, over to fill in, forcing me to leave the Imperial City and rush to the Wild State. Right, I have been talking all the way and haven''t asked yet, who are these young fellows? Governor Lv snapped back to reality when he noticed Lu Yang and the others. These three are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, they are my junior brothers. I''ve been helping them with their cultivation. This is Zhao Po, a disciple of the Grand Elder of the Corpse Chasing Sect. He also witnessed the entire course of the fight just now. Upon hearing that Governor Lv was an official from the Imperial City, Qiu Jin''an did not mention that Lu Yang was a disciple of Daoist Buyu. Solid foundation, full Golden Core, all outstanding youngsters, Governor Lv nodded in approval, Please tell me about the battle just now, Fellow Daoist Qiu. This was the most pressing matter at hand. Qiu Jin''an detailed the process of how Lu Yang encountered Huang Ming, defeated Huang Ming, Master Mong Tian making a move, and him defeating Master Mong Tian. So, you''re suggesting that Master Mong Tian has been capturing fierce ghosts from various places and throwing them into our Hanshui City? Governor Lv was furious, having finally found the culprit behind today''s disaster. No wonder there were so many fierce ghosts. It felt like he had captured all the ghosts in Great Xia and didn''t even spare those in the East Sea! He''d never get them all cleared out at this rate! The ghost problem in Hanshui City could not have been done by one person alone. I suspect he has accomplices, Qiu Jin''an suggested. They must have taken advantage of my recent appointment and the fact I can''t yet fully wield the power of State Destiny! Governor Lv had not known about the power of State Destiny before. It was only recently, upon his appointment by Emperor Xia, that he was informed. Also, keep in mind the one who started over after disbanding cultivation, that Huang Ming. In the past, we only focused on the ancient cultivators in the Unification phase and overlooked the possibility that some of them might start over after disbanding cultivation. Governor Lv sighed, Knowing this is useless, as starting over after disbanding cultivation is like a rebirth. It''s very hard to trace their origins. Forget it, I will report the matter of starting over after disbanding cultivation to the court later. The top priority now is to deal with the ghost problem. Before, I thought the ghost problem was caused by the Nine Nether Sect, as they have quite a few ghosts themselves. Now that it''s confirmed to be the work of the cultivators from Great Yu, the matter is serious. The cultivators from Great Yu don''t raise ghosts. They have gone to great lengths to capture fierce ghosts from various places and throw them into Hanshui City. The purpose should not be as simple as just causing trouble. There must be other motives! Governor Lv''s face was grim; he wished he could tear those cultivators of Great Yu to shreds. May I ask, could they possibly be setting up an array? Lu Yang raised his hand and timidly proposed the question. Array method? Governor Lv and Qiu Jin''an both looked surprised, chewing over this word as if it had sparked some sort of realization. Back when Lu Yang was in Yanjiang County, the then Rudder Master of Yanjiang Rudder, who also served as the County Magistrate, set up an array method throughout the county in an attempt to absorb the lifespan of the entire county to enhance his cultivation. Considering this precedent, Lu Yang raised the question. It could indeed be possible that they are setting up an array method! Governor Lv slapped his thigh. He had been so busy these past few days that he hadn''t thought of this. He moved towards a giant sand table, clapped his hands lightly, and the sand trembled. The waves rose and fell like desert waves, finally taking shape and forming a miniature of Hanshui City. He took out a set of small flags from his pocket and threw them onto the sand table. The place where the flags fell indicated where the ghost disasters had occurred. The type and level of ghosts were still marked on each flag. Hiss, looking at it this way, it really does look like an array, Governor Lv joyfully discovered that Lu Yang''s guess was likely correct. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder you are a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, a prominent student of a famous teacher! May I ask, which elder of the Seek Dao Sect is your master, young friend? Lu Yang, Before telling the truth, Lu Yang wanted to know how big a grudge Governor Lv had against his master. My master is Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang respected his master and didn''t dare to mention her given name while outside the sect. Meng Jingzhou disdainfully watched Lu Yang. What a shameless act. Yun Zhi? The name sounds familiar. Governor Lv thought for a moment, but he hadn''t heard of an Elder Yun Zhi in the Seek Dao Sect. My master seldom leaves our sect, so few people know about her. I see. Governor Lv didn''t try to remember who Yun Zhi was. He ordered his men to bring the city''s array master to figure out what kind of array the Great Yu cultivator had set up in the city, as he and Qiu Jin''an weren''t good at array methods. Soon enough some elderly men with white beards were brought in. They stood by the sand table, observing and deducing. Fortunately, all of these array masters were male cultivators. Joints efforts of these array masters soon yielded preliminary results. After hearing their initial conclusions, Governor Lv said to Qiu Jin''an, Youngster Lu was right in guessing. The Great Yu cultivator is indeed setting up an array, but the one they are establishing is a kind that has been lost. It will take some time to deduce its purpose and how to break it. Let''s wait for the moment. Seeing that the timing was right, Qiu Jin''an respectfully said, Since we have some free time at hand, could the Governor allow me and this young fellow to use the power of State Destiny together? Chapter 435 Chapter 435: Chapter 434 Causality Backlash Disappears_1 Utilize the power of the State Destiny? Governor Lv was taken aback upon hearing this. Is that not permissible? No, no, no, it is certainly permissible. The Five Great Immortal Sects and the imperial court share a righteous alliance, and there isn''t any substantive superior-subordinate relationship between them. A hundred thousand years ago, the founding master of the Seek Dao Sect, Celestial Master Guiyuan, along with four others, established the Five Great Immortal Sects. They made an alliance with Great Xia which included the enforcement of laws, supervisory rights, and tax exemptions among others. Furthermore, the sect leader of the Immortal Sect is allowed to use the power of the State Destiny. Sect Leader Qiu, who was aware of the contents of the alliance agreement, made this request. Governor Lv was unaware of the contents of the alliance agreement, but before he took up his position as governor of the Wild State, Emperor Xia personally trained him in an emergency, informing him that the sect leader of the Immortal Sect can utilize the power of the State Destiny. Reflecting on the power of the State Destiny, it seems Sect Leader Qiu is more familiar with it. Given Sect Leader Qiu''s unrivaled cultivation level, I wonder what kind of problem he encountered that led him to be cursed? Governor Lv asked curiously. Sect Leader Qiu sighed and vehemently stated, It''s a long story, it was a mere coincidence that I happened to encounter this Meng Family boy. We were thrust into a perilous situation and ventured deep into the demon cave, driven by the intention to cleanse the evil and restore peace and prosperity to the world. However, the demon cave turned out to be a stronghold of the demon path, teeming with masters and I struggled to gain the upper hand in the battles. Not to mention that two fists cannot contend against four hands, my strength was limited, and the demon path had a powerful influence, they cursed both me and the Meng Family boy during the battles! So that was it, the cultivators on the demon path are truly despicable! Governor Lv gained a sudden insight and voiced his indignation on behalf of Sect Leader Qiu. Sect Leader Qiu, would you mind letting us know which of The Three Great Demon Sects you went to? Sect Leader Qiu shook his head, not wishing to dwell onto the details. Governor Lv tactfully refrained from asking further. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had strange expressions on their faces but remained silent. Sect Leader Qiu, you are awesome, venturing solo into a demon sect! Man Gu cupped his fists in admiration, the thought of Sect Leader Qiu ridding the demon cave single-handedly was indeed very impressive! When Sect Leader Qiu infiltrated the Seek Dao Sect, Man Gu was in the wilderness participating in a rite of passage to adulthood, oblivious to the circumstances back then. Utilizing the power of the State Destiny is possible, it''s just that I have only just begun to familiarize myself with it, and am not very adept at handling it yet. No matter, it does not require a complicated process, simply using the power of the State Destiny to cleanse both of us will suffice. All right then. Governor Lv agreed readily. The power of State Destiny is a major secret. Governor Lv only allowed the unfortunate duo of Sect Leader Qiu and Meng Jingzhou to accompany him. Lu Yang, Man Gu, and Zhao Po waited at the original location. After a series of events, the three of them were somewhat exhausted. Initially, they were supposed to assist in dealing with a drowned ghost, but subsequently, the situation spiraled out of control. Having to start over after disbanding cultivation, the unification of Great Yu intervening, and then Sect Leader Qiu stepping in to save the day, I would never have imagined, Senior Brother Huang Ming actually started over after disbanding his cultivation at the Unification stage! Zhao Po expressed his bitter smile. He had always wanted to share cultivation experiences with Huang Ming, but Huang Ming was aloof and indifferent towards him. At first, Zhao Po did not understand why, but now it was abundantly clear, they were not on the same path after all. Judging by Huang Ming''s skills, he was highly skilled in the Corpse Chasing Arts even before he disbanded his cultivation. Lu Yang analyzed, stating that this might have been the reason why Huang Ming chose the Corpse Chasing Sect. This wasn''t unusual, the history of the Corpse Chasing Arts could be traced back to ancient times, it was perfectly normal for Great Yu cultivators to master it. We do not know how many ancient cultivators have started over after disbanding cultivation, Huang Ming rebuilt his cultivation to the Golden Core Stage, but that certainly does not mean that the other ancient cultivators have also re-cultivated to the Golden Core Stage! declared Lu Yang seriously. This differed from the demon sects; the demon sects had low-rank cultivators to infiltrate, unlike the ancient cultivators who start anew at the Unification stage to an unknown upper limit, making them even more challenging to handle. Just started over after disbanding cultivation, yet none of them have attained immortality. Disgraceful, Fairy Eternity, being an immortal herself, had utter contempt for these resurgent cultivators. Hmm, what are you looking at, Fairy? Lu Yang noticed that Fairy Eternity was lying on the bed, her eyes fixed unwaveringly at something. The figures on the screen were very familiar; they were Governor Lv, Sect Leader Qiu, and Meng Jingzhou who had just left. I have never seen how the power of State Destiny is used before, I want to see. Move over, let me look as well. Lu Yang too was curious and wanted to see, so he asked Fairy Eternity to make some space and he leaned next to her to look. The place that controlled the power of the State Destiny was heavily fortified. The power of the State Destiny itself could also prevent prying eyes. Even those at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage wouldn''t be able to breach it. However, these defenses were ineffective in front of Fairy Eternity, the foremost among the Five Immortals from ancient times. If it were an immortal on the court''s side in control of the power of State Destiny, then Fairy Eternity might have had a challenge, but otherwise, nobody could prevent Fairy Eternity from spying on the power of State Destiny. In the light screen, Governor Lv led the two into a stone secret chamber. The secret chamber was airtight, without a single gap. It didn''t appear to be constructed from an assembly of stones, rather carved out from a single massive stone. In the secret chamber, there was a small pool that was empty, void of anything. In the middle, there was a square indent. Governor Lv held the Seal of Wild State and stamped it onto the indent. Suddenly, a material that resembled both light and water appeared. It filled up the indent in strands and patches. So this is the power of State Destiny. Seeing Lu Yang still somewhat confused, Fairy Eternity explained: The power of State Destiny has been present in every inch of Great Xia all along, existing in an imperceptible and indetectable manner. The Seal of Wild State is the key that can transform the power of the State Destiny from an indetectable state to a detectable state. The Seal of Wild State is a formidable treasure that recognizes its master. Only Governor Lv can wield this treasure. About the power of State Destiny, it is possibly not very strong because it''s only the State Destiny of one state. If the State Destiny of all seventeen states converged, then its might would be considerable. It seems the immortal from Great Xia''s court does have some abilities. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, it''s only some abilities, still far from my level. Elsewhere, Meng Jingzhou got his first close look at the power of the State Destiny, feeling hope was within his grasp for resolving the backlash on Causality. Should we just jump in directly? Sect Leader Qiu prevented Meng Jingzhou''s suicidal impulse: If you were at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, jumping in may offer a slim chance of survival. Admitting to his Golden Dan Dignity, Meng Jingzhou felt he was still some distance from reaching the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, and decided not to jump in just yet. A flow of State Destiny, as thick as an arm, shot out. It was Governor Lv who was manipulating it. Governor Lv awkwardly controlled the power of the State Destiny, gradually diminishing its corrosive properties. He pointed with two fingers at Sect Leader Qiu and Meng Jingzhou, uttered a command and the power of the State Destiny began to cleanse them. This feels so good! Meng Jingzhou exclaimed in surprise. This was even more comfortable than when he first came in contact with spiritual essence. A pinkish fog drifted out and was quickly absorbed, melted, and disappeared into nothingness by the power of the State Destiny. The curse that had been weighing on his mind for so long had disappeared, Sect Leader Qiu also felt extremely relieved. HoDDthat feels good! The curse has finally disappeared. Let''s celebrate at a brothel. Brother Lv, where is the best brothel in Hanshui City? Governor Lv: Is it appropriate to ask me this question? There used to be a zoo, it was the best brothel, but it is currently closed for refurbishment. Chapter 436 Chapter 436: Chapter 435 Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams_1 Do these ghosts'' positions embody the Innate Eight Diagrams, arranged based on core position of ''Kun''? The Innate Eight Diagrams encompass all the phenomena of the world, using ghosts to represent all manners of scenes. Look here, this position is a ghost of drowning, which died in the water, hence it represents water. This position is a wronged ghost, buried in the ground, hence it represents earth. This position is a seductive ghost, a manifestation of lustful fire, hence it represents fire. This position is the Skin-Peeling Ghost Ah, this one may just be filling a quota. No, I believe this grand formation hints at the Postnatal Eight Diagrams. It should be arranged according to the principles of the Postnatal Eight Diagrams, with the Array Eye at the ''Zhen'' position. What kind of Array Method did you all learn? Are the array setup nodes solely exclusive to ghosts? Can''t buildings serve as array points? Look at Hanshui City. On one side is the Yin Corpse Mountain Range, the symbol of extreme Yin, owned by the Corpse Chasing Sect. On the other side is the bustling area of the brothel, crowded with people, symbolizing extreme Yang. Centered around the State Governor Mansion, the Yin and Yang are balanced, contributing to the city''s prosperity. This was the original intention when founding Hanshui City. Now, someone has placed Fierce Ghosts in Hanshui City, breaking the balance of Yin and Yang. Can''t you understand such a simple principle? Bullshit theory. The rumor about the balance of Yin and Yang in Hanshui City has been circulating for tens of thousands of years, and there are still believers! It''s not about my belief, I call this rational analysis! What kind of rational analysis is this? We are all cultivators, the strong are respected, the capable should prove their strength! The Array Method masters were bickering incessantly, their disagreement escalating to a point where they were on the brink of fighting. Lu Yang wanted to step forward to stop it, but his voice carried little weight and could not stop these old scholars. There''s actually a way to stop these old scholars from bickering: just say he is Daoist Buyu''s apprentice. Lu Yang believed the focus of these old scholars would shift from the array to himself. However, this method carries too much risk, and even Fairy Eternity would have a hard time protecting him. Though, even if the risk weren''t high, Fairy Eternity still might not be able to protect him. Gentlemen How is it going with the study of the Array Method? Governor Lv came out of his stone chamber and headed straight here to check on the progress of the masters. Qiu Jin''an and Meng Jingzhou wore expressions of relief, seemingly feeling lighter. Don''t worry, as I promised you, I will teach you one of our sect''s secret techniques once all this is over. Qiu Jin''an reassured Meng Jingzhou, echoing a promise made during a confrontation with Uncle Ba. He was a man of his word. So it''s over? Lu Yang asked, pretending that he didn''t already know the outcome so as not to expose his spying. Is Brother Meng''s curse lifted? Man Gu was genuinely concerned about Meng Jingzhou, and Zhao Po, trailing behind, was also very interested in Meng Jingzhou''s condition. It''s over, it''s over. After so much time, it''s finally done. I''m free again! If you had followed my advice and committed suicide once, the curse would have been lifted long ago. Fairy Eternity mumbled, complaining that the curse-lifting efficiency was far too low. How was Brother Meng''s curse lifted again? Man Gu suddenly asked, looking a bit confused as if he had just forgotten what had just happened. Zhao Po was in the same boat. It seemed that the characteristic of an Immortal was taking effect. Meng Jingzhou chuckled but did not reply. Otherwise, he might have to repeat himself every time Man Gu asked, which could lead to an endless loop. It''s a pity that Eldest Senior Sister isn''t here. Otherwise, we wouldn''t have to make this trip to Wild State. Meng Jingzhou missed the days when Eldest Senior Sister was around. Qiu Jin''an was surprised and didn''t understand why Meng Jingzhou had this question: You mean Yun Zhi? She''s at the Seek Dao Sect. I saw her when I went to ask where you two were. When did Eldest Senior Sister return to the sect? The second day after you two set off for Wild State. Meng Jingzhou: Lu Yang: What are you so anxious to come to Wild State for! Lu Yang was the first to argue, wanting to gain the upper hand. What do you mean I was in a rush to come to Wild State? How would I know Eldest Senior Sister would return so quickly? Instead, it''s you. You always follow Eldest Senior Sister everywhere. How come you don''t even know where Sister went? Meng Jingzhou skillfully shifted the blame onto Lu Yang. Who dares to inquire about Eldest Senior Sister''s whereabouts, do you dare? I don''t dare! Meng Jingzhou was brimming with righteousness. If you two are asking about what Yun Zhi went to do, I do know about that. Qiu Jin''an said. She went to process the prison release procedures for Old Buyu. Meng Jingzhou: .. Lu Yang: .. The Sect Leader got into trouble and was imprisoned again? Man Gu was surprised. Governor Lv was listening to the opinions of the Array Method masters. Trust me, the principle behind this formation is definitely the Innate Eight Diagrams! What Innate Eight Diagrams, it''s obviously the Postnatal Eight Diagrams! Having overheard their conversation, Qiu Jin''an sighed, finding it somewhat vexing: It''s the same old conflict between the Innate and Postnatal Eight Diagrams. Such a headache. Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams conflict? Lu Yang and the others had never heard of this debate before. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This involves the profound theories of the Array Method. It''s normal that you haven''t heard of it. The Innate Eight Diagrams and the Postnatal Eight Diagrams originated from ancient times. It''s said that it''s what an ancient immortal acquired from observing celestial phenomena and examining the geography, hence it aligns with the laws of heaven and earth. This ancient immortal proposed the theory of the Eight Diagrams, but too much of the ancient civilization was lost and what remained and passed down to now are only the Innate and Postnatal Eight Diagrams. Hence, both parties often quarrel about which is the authentic lineage. If we could complete the Eight Diagrams theory, this dispute between Innate and Postnatal would cease. Ah, the Eight Diagrams theory, I know about this. Fairy Eternity once again displayed her abundant experience. Many of the grand events and legends from the ancient times, she had experienced personally, or was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. You know? The way you put it what don''t I know? The birth of this Eight Diagrams theory is closely related to me. This theory was proposed by you, Fairy? Lu Yang was amazed, immediately thinking of Fairy Eternity as much more intelligent. Fairy Eternity shook her head, without the slight arrogance: Oh no, not that much. This theory was reasoned by Time Immortal, and while he reasoned it out, I merely waved the flag and spurred him on, to give him confidence. Lu Yang thought to himself, Was there also a penalty? If Time Immortal couldn''t deduce it within the specified time, would he become your meal? Fairy Eternity didn''t realize that Lu Yang was making fun of her, and continued to recall her past: He counted stars, crouched on the ground watching dirt, and then after he calculated for a while, figured out a theory. According to him, this Eight Diagrams theory comprehends all phenomena in the world. It can serves as the foundation for the Array Method. When an array is setup using this theory, it''s puzzling and profound. To peers who try to deduce methods to break this array, it''s very challenging. It truly is top-notch theory! The complete Eight Diagrams theory is divided into four parts: Innate Eight Diagrams, Today''s Eight Diagrams, Tomorrow''s Eight Diagrams, and Postnatal Eight Diagrams. How this theory was transmitted, we don''t know, now only the Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams are left. Chapter 437 Chapter 437: Chapter 436 Three Possibilities_1 Time Immortal doesn''t have a good sense of naming, he made up the name for Innate Eight Diagrams, and I made up the names for the latter three. Doesn''t the names I gave sound better? Fairy Eternity''s contributions to Eight Diagrams theory not only manifested in her avid support, but she also participated in the crucial phase of naming. Lu Yang reluctantly nodded, Indeed the last three Eight Diagrams names are easier to grasp. The Eight Diagrams theory is the orthodox time magic skill. It''s not an exaggeration to say it encompasses everything in the world. Innate Eight Diagrams observes the past, Today''s Eight Diagrams controls the present, Tomorrow''s Eight Diagrams predicts the future. These three represent the past, present, and future as a whole. Postnatal Eight Diagrams represents the unpredictable distant future. The prediction is merely a possibility, the hardest one to grasp. Even Time Immortal wouldn''t say that he could predict what will happen in the distant future. There are too many variables. Setting up Array Method using Eight Diagrams theory means planning with time as the dimension, so cultivators of the same level will find it very hard to decipher. After Fairy Eternity''s explanation, Lu Yang felt that the Eight Diagrams theory had regained its credibility again. No wonder the array masters endlessly argued about Innate and Postnatal Eight Diagrams without conclusion. It turns out they haven''t even grasped the basics yet. Lu Yang unintentionally solved a problem that had troubled the array community for three hundred thousand years. Without discussing how to use Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams, they didn''t even take the right direction in the first place. This is the theory of time magic skill. If Lu Yang were to publish his research findings, it would inevitably shock the array community, and even Uncle Ba, who is proficient in array methods, would have to serve Lu Yang tea and water. Time magic is obscure and hard to understand, it is the hardest magic skill to learn in the world. Even the gifted Fairy Eternity only learned how to forecast the weather. And Lu Yang who is as gifted, only learned how to predict what won''t happen in the future. At this time, all the array masters were still debating what kind of array was set up in Hanshui City and the theoretical basis of the array. Enough, stop arguing! Governor Lv shouted angrily, finally intimidating these few array masters. If they were allowed to continue arguing, even if the Great Yu''s cultivators launched their array method, they still wouldn''t reach a conclusion. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Fang, you are an Innate Eight Diagrams master. According to your theory, what is the purpose of the array set up by the cultivator of Great Yu, and how should it be broken? Master Fang, looking like a scholar with three strands of white beard looking quite imposing, replied in a composed manner, I haven''t figured out the purpose of the array in the city yet. The way to break it relies on the Array Eye, from what I''ve seen, the Array Eye is located in Hundred Flowers Wine Factory. The urgent matter is to block Hundred Flowers Wine Factory, if there are Fierce Ghosts in the wine house, we can confirm my guess! Governor Lv turned to another array master, Master Miao, you are a Postnatal array master, what do you think is the purpose of the array set up by the Great Yu cultivator, and how should it be broken? The array in Hanshui City can counteract the Postnatal, reversing Yin and Yang, but I don''t know what it''s reversing. The way to break the array also relies on the Array Eye, what I find strange is that the Array Eye is located at the entrance of the Corpse Chasing Sect. There should be a Fierce Ghost acting as the Array Eye, perhaps it has the ability to hide, hidden under the eyes of the Corpse Chasing Sect! Master Miao didn''t know, but Governor Lu knew, with a traitor like Huang Ming in the Corpse Chasing Sect, planting a Fierce Ghost as the Array Eye isn''t a difficult thing. Master Ren, what about you, you said it''s neither Postnatal array nor Innate array, but the cultivator of Great Yu is reversing Yin and Yang? Exactly, Yin and Yang are out of balance, and thousands of ghosts are marching. The city is in chaos, but I don''t know what Great Yu cultivator is trying to do. The best strategy for now is to speed up the removal of Fierce Ghosts. Governor Lu contemplated, Master Ren didn''t know what would happen when the city was in chaos, but he did C Hanshui City is the core of the Wild State. With Hanshui City in chaos, people will live in fear, which would impact the state destiny of the whole Wild State. Do other masters have different ideas? Governor Lv looked at the other array masters who hadn''t spoken yet. The array masters shook their heads, their views were also these three. Seeing no other possibilities, Governor Lv quickly made a decision and began to delegate tasks to everyone, Solving the theories of Innate and Postnatal is not difficult, Sect Leader Qiu, please go to Hundred Flowers Wine Factory to investigate and see if there''s anything unusual in the wine house. If the Hundred Flowers Wine Factory is the Array Eye, there must be a powerful Fierce Ghost equivalent to the power of the Great Ghost King, extremely dangerous. Governor Lv was glad of Qiu Jin''an''s arrival in Hanshui City, for it was a great help. The Array Eye, a dangerous place, is most secure to be approached by a team of three or five Unification cultivators. But currently, they could not spare so many Unification cultivators to the wine house, thankfully Qiu Jin''an alone counted as three to five Unification cultivators. Okay, I will go right now. Qiu Jin''an accepted, remaining composed. He didn''t even feel that there would be any danger if Hundred Flowers Wine Factory turned out to be the Array Eye. As for the matter of Corpse Chasing Sect, with Master Ru in retreat, let Elder Gai conduct a strict investigation of the Corpse Chasing Sect! Governor Lu sent a follower to inform him to hurry to the Corpse Chasing Sect and explain the situation. With Master Ru in retreat, Elder Gai is the acting Sect Leader. Governor Lu didn''t let Zhao Po send the message, since Zhao Po''s cultivation level was too low, and he moved too slowly, at this moment, swift action was needed. Then, he called over An Ping, the Sima Officer of the Wild State, Old An, we can''t just let the disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect do the work, you need to increase manpower and conduct a carpet search, you must solve the ghost problem in Hanshui City as quickly as possible! Yes! As soon as everything was arranged, Governor Lv heaved a sigh of relief and felt more at ease. Governor Lv didn''t forget to make arrangements for Lu Yang and his party, Now Hanshui City is not safe, you stay at my house for the time being. Once the situation is over, I will ask Sect Leader Qiu to send you back. Lu Yang and his party proposed to go out and help defeat the ghosts, but Governor Lv felt they were of special status and it wouldn''t be good to explain to Seek Dao Sect if anything happened to them, so, he resolutely disagreed. With no choice, Lu Yang and his party had to stay at Governor Lv''s house. What, you''re saying Huang Ming is a cultivator of Great Yu who started over after disbanding cultivation! When Elder Gai got news of this, veins bulged and he raged. The back mountain of the Corpse Chasing Sect was shaking, for that was the location of his true form. Huang Ming is a spy of Great Yu, and he audaciously became the number one winner in the Sect''s contest. This was a disgrace to the Corpse Chasing Sect and would be ridiculed if it got out! Governor Lv is giving us a chance to make amends by letting the sect do a self-examination. We must conduct a thorough investigation! Elder Gai called out the other three elders, informed them of the matter, and their reaction was similar to Elder Gai''s. They all decided to thoroughly investigate the Corpse Chasing Sect from top to bottom to see if Huang Ming had left any other surprises. Oh, I can''t get in contact with Mong Tian and Huang Ming now, I sense someone fighting outside the city at the Unification level, has Mong Tian been exposed and is fighting with cultivators of Great Xia and has been caught by Great Xia? In that case, our plan will be exposed soon. Since that''s the case, I can only strike first. Inside the secret chamber, a figure slowly rose, a confident smile curling at the corner of his mouth. And from him, emanated a powerful aura that not even a Unification cultivator at his peak could possess. Chapter 438 Chapter 438: 437 Hundred Flowers Tavern. Hundred Flowers Tavern, located on the west side of Hanshui City, is among the top twenty taverns in the city. The tavern is famous for its unique wine, crafted from over 150 varieties of seasonal flowers. Owing to changing seasons, the taste of the Hundred Flowers Wine varies throughout the year. Qiu Jin''an entered the bustling Hundred Flowers Tavern, which was to the brim with patrons. The waiters were spinning like tops, rushing back and forth between the lobby and the kitchen. After some time, Qiu Jin''an finally found a vacant spot in a corner. Excuse me, is this seat taken? he asked. Sitting across from him was a rotund patron who was enjoying his meal profusely, his forehead gleaming with sweat. The patron looked up at Qiu Jin''an and said with a stranger''s indifference, No one, you can sit. Unexpected, I must say, that there are so many people here even before dining time, Qiu Jin''an made conversation with the patron as he waited for a waiter to come. The patron, not much for conversation, concentrated on his meal and responded to Qiu Jin''an absentmindedly. The waiter brought over the menu, and after browsing through it casually, Qiu Jin''an returned it. A bowl of rice, five plates of your signature dishes, five plates of your most expensive dishes, and a pot of the Hundred Years Hundred Flowers Wine. Very well, sir, please wait a moment, responded the waiter. It wasn''t long before a bowl of rice and ten alluring dishes were served to him, accompanied by a pot of the aged, fragrant Hundred Flowers Wine. It made the patron sitting across him drool with envy. If there''s nothing else you need, I will take my leave, sir, the waiter said. However, Qiu Jin''an dispatched him a retort. I, a living human, won''t be eating a dead man''s food. The waiter looked confused, not understanding what Qiu Jin''an was talking about. Qiu Jin''an snapped his fingers as the sound of faint cracks filled the air, as if someone were stepping on a newly frozen surface of a lake. As the ice cracked, the true face of the lake was revealed. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the lobby again, the bustling tavern and its patrons were gone. Each patron had their heads lowered, with small figures, roughly a meter tall, prancing on their necks. The round patron sitting across Qiu Jin''an had an exaggerated belly, making him look like a ball. The waiter was skinny as a rail, so thin that a gust of wind could blow him away. The dishes laid out in front of Qiu Jin''an were not enticing at all. They were filled with maggots and raw meat still twitching on the plate. The only thing that remained unchanged was the rice. However, it now had three chopsticks sticking out of it. Qiu Jin''an''s smile widened. Trying to confront me with just two kings of ghosts, the Bloated Ghost and the Starving Ghost, along with their lackeys? How quaint. The rotund patron and slim waiter dropped their pretense and showed their wicked grins. A small figure quietly climbed onto Qiu Jin''an''s neck The Corpse Chasing Sect. Four cultivators, garbed in ancient clothing, appeared collectively at the gates of the Corpse Chasing Sect. They ignored the sect''s disciples, each moving quickly in a different direction towards four locations in the Yin Corpse Mountain Range. Boom Boom Boom Boom Battles broke out simultaneously at four locations. Damn it, that good-for-nothing Huang Ming must have secretly figured out our location! Elder Gai said furiously. They hadn''t even yet begun to search the Corpse Chasing Sect before they found themselves under attack. The four elders of the Corpse Chasing Sect were caught off guard. Fortunately, they reacted quickly enough to summon their Living Corpses. One of the anciently garbed cultivators sneered, So, you are a sect that accidentally obtained our legacy; you actually dare to oppose us? You''re from the Witch Corpse Sect! exclaimed Elder Gai. Recognizing their clothing and the way they spoke, his pupils contracted. The Corpse Chasing Sect''s founder owes the creation of this sect to a stroke of luck where he rushed into a Secret Realm by accident, survived three life-or-death crises, and obtained a complete Corpse Chasing Technique. This legacy originates from a group known as the Witch Corpse Sect during the Great Yu dynasty. According to the classification by the Great Xia, the Witch Corpse Sect was a Superb Sect, with a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator as its stalwart. The Witch Corpse Sect fell during the early wars of Great Xia''s founding, leaving behind only a legacy that was obtained by the founder of the Corpse Chasing Sect. One of the anciently garbed cultivators rubbed his ring, summoning dust-covered Living Corpses whose seals had been broken. These corpses, redolent of antiquity and death, crossed a span of over a hundred thousand years to wage battle with the present generation. Four, eight, sixteen, twenty a total of twenty Living Corpses appeared, besieging Elder Gai and the others! Let''s see, you young ones, how much of our abilities you''ve managed to learn, he remarked. A majestic figure stood in the sky above Hanshui City, right above the State Governor Mansion. This man was like a king, standing tall on his feet, displaying a sense of dominance and aggression with his every movement. His presence was so powerful that the people of Hanshui City couldn''t help but look up at the sky. Seeing the magnificent man, who seemed as imposing as the sun, stirred an inexplicable panic in their hearts. After all the preparation, the plan has been revealed. Why can''t Huang Ming and Mong Tian, who are good for nothing, accomplish anything substantial? The king-like figure''s eyes flashed with murderous intent. If he had been able to get in touch with those two, he wouldn''t have to expose himself this early. A little later, just a little more, and the plan would have been flawless, once the Great Array had been activated. Oh well, there''s no such thing as a perfect plan in this world. The Heavenly Calamity Sovereign has failed and fallen into Qingzhou, reportedly apprehended by an unexpected master. Over the past few days, I''ve already investigated Hanshui City. No one here poses a threat to me. To be on the safe side, I''ll establish a rule here. For one day, no information could be transmitted out of Hanshui City. Adding a time limit could enhance the enforcement of the rule. Lu Yang looked up at the royal-like figure in the sky and felt overwhelmed. At the first warning from Fairy Eternity, he tried to call on his Eldest Senior Sister using the Imitation Fist to borrow her power, but he was a step too late. A new rule had been established in the area by the king-like figure, making it impossible for him to contact her. Aren''t supposed to be very few people at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage? Why do I keep encountering them? The City Governor even said that this place is the safest, but why do I feel this is the most dangerous? Could it be because I''m the young Master of Heaven''s Court, and they''re all eager to see me? Hey, since you''re already a young Master, shouldn''t I get a position as well in Heaven''s Court? How about becoming the bootlicker of the young Master? Sod off. Old horse sensed the Transcendence Tribulation Stage pressure emanating from the sky, contemplating whether it was time for it to retire. Meng Jingzhou''s father had asked him to be Meng Jingzhou''s protector, and it had thought the task was quite simple. Thus, it agreed without hesitation. However, upon recalling how it first recruited Yun Zhi to the Seek Dao Sect then revived Fairy Eternity at the Yanjiang Rudder, getting involved with an ancient Transcendence Tribulation cultivator in Qingzhou, and now encountering another one here in Wild State, it felt it had taken on too much. Men Gu had always had faith in Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. He believed that nothing would go wrong as long as the two senior brothers were around, hence he looked quite calm. Zhao Po was the most fretful among the four. They had just had an encounter with Mong Tian, a union-stage practitioner of the Great Yu in the morning, and now in the afternoon, they had another encounter with a Transcendence Tribulation Stage practitioner from Great Yu. What kind of luck was this? Of late, he felt that his luck had been very bad. But when did it start to turn bad? Chapter 439 Chapter 439: Chapter 438: Ranked Second in the Cultivation Level among Successive Generations of Emperor Yu!_1 The moment the emperor-like figure appeared, cultivators of the Great Yu who were hidden in the shadows all made their move. Fierce ghosts roamed and chaos ensued, occupying all the cultivators who intended to rush to the State Governor Mansion. The emperor-like figure stood above the State Governor Mansion, casting gaze like a dragon, exuding a hint of menace. He opened his palm, the sky turned dark, and a gigantic palm descending, the size of half the city, encapsulating multiple dimensions within it. The space within the palm twisted, conjuring a tumultuous surge of spiritual essence. If this palm were to land, Hanshui City would undoubtedly turn into a death zone! How dare you! Governor Lv roared vehemently, akin to thunder resonating, making ripples visible to the naked eye in the space around him. Disperse! Governor Lv overturned his palms as though supporting the sky. Like a giant standing tall between heaven and earth, he held up the emperor-like figure''s gigantic palm! Bang The collision of two forces, like thunder from above entangling with fire from below, unleashed endless energy! The emperor-like figure drew back his palm, and the injury on his palm healed at a unhurried pace, seemingly surprised. Oh, from what I know, you who are just of the Unification stage, yet you can withstand my Universe in Palm. It seems the power of State Destiny has greatly enhanced you. Who are you! Resisting this palm strike, Governor Lv felt his organs trembling non-stop. If it were not for the protection of State Destiny power, he would either be dead or severely injured from this strike. He felt a sense of ill omen, as though the opponent had everything planned out. Theoretically speaking, under the enhancement of State Destiny power, he could reach the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation. But it would require familiarity with the power, and he had only recently taken up his post so he was not yet familiar with the State Destiny power. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I am Wu Youdao. Wu Youdao?! Lu Yang was slightly surprised. He hadn''t expected this person. Ever since he learned that the cultivators of Great Yu were restless, he had taken the opportunity to study the history of the Great Yu dynasty in detail, especially the history of the two Imperial Teacher reigns. Wu Youdao wasn''t mentioned much in the records, but left a deep impression on Lu Yang. Who is Wu Youdao? Compared to him, Fairy Eternity seemed uneducated. The fifth Emperor Yu had seven sons. Wu Youdao was the eldest. Legend has it that auspicious clouds descended from the sky when he was born, taking the form of dragon and tiger, symbolizing the making of an emperor. He achieved great success on the path of Cultivation. At sixteen, he established his Foundation Establishment, formed his Golden Core in six months, and it was a orthodox Dragon and Tiger Golden Core among First-Grade Golden Cores! His cultivation speed was too fast, leaving his peers far behind. Later, he disappeared and focused on cultivation. When the fifth Emperor Yu was deathly ill and nearing his end, his six sons struggled for the throne. They wanted to become the sixth Emperor Yu. Wu Youdao then appeared. The six sons understood that their older brother was the most likely candidate for the sixth Emperor Yu. They decided to defeat Wu Youdao first before battling for the throne. Yet, Wu Youdao swept all six brothers away with a single palm strike, leaving their fragmented bodies scattered on the ground. Wu Youdao stepped over the bodies of his brothers to ascend the throne and disinterestedly claimed it was tedious. He became the sixth Emperor Yu. He quickly disappeared, passing the throne to one of his brothers. His reign was the shortest among all the Yu Emperors. Later, based on this strike, some speculated that Wu Youdao had already reached the Transcendance Tribulation stage at that time. If the speculation holds true, then Wu Youdao''s talent would rank second amongst all the Yu Emperors! Who was first? Of course, it was the founding first Emperor Yu. So, this Wu Youdao is quite formidable then? Fairy Eternity nodded, not saying anything more. She got the feeling that this Wu Youdao was pretty average. His use of Universe in Palm was only at a dabbler''s level. So it is Wu Youdao, the legendary born emperor! Governor Lv had naturally heard of Wu Youdao''s reputation. As a Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivator with a legendary history, his name will forever be etched in history. Hand over the State Destiny and I could spare your life. I always keep my word. said Wu Youdao arrogantly, not taking Governor Lv seriously. How could the strength of an early stage Transcendance Tribulation equivalent be enough to compare to the actual stage of Transcendance Tribulation? In Wu Youdao''s eyes, Governor Lv was just a sturdy tank at the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation. With slow depletion, he was bound to be worn down eventually. Historical records say you suffered from hemorrhoids, and your posterior ached when you sat on the throne, and that''s why you had the shortest reign amongst the Yu Emperors. It appears that history did record it accurately. Governor Lv was also not one to hold his tongue. You''re courting death! Wu Youdao''s expression turned cold, no one had ever talked to him like that before. Whoo He flicked his sleeve, and two clusters of five-colored qi materialized above him. The qi gradually took shape, forming a gigantic azure dragon with five claws and a ferocious white tiger as large as mountains. They stood guard on his left and right. This sight was terrifying, causing the citizens of Hanshui City to shiver in fear, their hearts in their throats. Five-color Dragon and Tiger Qi, that''s the legendary Emperor''s presence! How can we fight against this? We have to believe in Governor Lv. He must have a way! Though people spoke words of encouragement, they were uncertain whether Governor Lv could truly triumph over Wu Youdao. Kill him and obtain the power of State Destiny! As the dragon and tiger attacked, Governor Lv showed no fear. If he were to flee now, the millions of citizens of Hanshui City would become slaves to Wu Youdao. Mountain Seal! Governor Lv took out the seal of Wild State and slammed it hard downwards. A giant ġ character appeared in the sky, transforming into a huge warrior holding a weapon in his hand, blocking the attack of Dragon and Tiger Qi. This was the Mountain Guard, a form of the State Destiny, named Mountain Seal, but in fact, it was used to guard the nation. In terms of adaptability, it was much stronger than Governor Lv. You''ve been underestimated. You actually have such tactics! Wu Youdao put away his playful heart. He didn''t have information on the Mountain Guard. If he continued to fight this way, he wouldn''t know what other tricks State Destiny would employ. If he carelessly broke this death trap, all his efforts in Hanshui City would be wasted! The State Destiny power will surely allow my Dragon and Tiger Qi to transform. Die! Wu Youdao struck with his palm, which contained the Universe in Palm. It was like a great world within his palm. The entire space buzzed and resonated as if finding a common frequency. Governor Lv felt like he was stuck in mud, unable to move due to an inexplicable force pulling him in. Pu Governor Lv took a hard blow. A bloody hole appeared in his chest as a result of the palm reaching through, causing him to continuously cough up blood. Some of the faint-hearted down below covered their eyes in horror. His eyes dimmed as his life force rapidly drained away. Just when Wu Youdao wanted to unleash another palm strike, Governor Lv''s dull eyes suddenly brightened, and the wound in his chest healed rapidly. Wu Youdao was a step too slow in retracting his hand causing it to fuse together with Governor Lv''s chest! Governor Lv''s eyes flickered with madness. He could not compete with Wu Youdao, who had been at the Transcendance Tribulation stage for a long time, in terms of Vibrating Dharma. The only thing he could compete with Wu Youdao on was physical body strength. State Destiny power was continuous and could repair the injured body unceasingly. Trading injuries for injuries, he would fight until Wu Youdao was worn down! Lunatic! Wu Youdao cursed. He had plenty of combat experience, but he had never seen a fighting style as crazy as Governor Lv''s. Come on again, you delusional waste! Governor Lv laughed loudly, his mouth full of blood-stained teeth. Chapter 440 Chapter 440: 439 Lord An activated the great formation the moment Governor Lv and Wu Youdao crossed hands. A semi-spherical barrier, like an upside-down bowl over Hanshui City, ensured that the shockwaves from Governor Lv and Wu Youdao''s battle would not affect Hanshui City. Their clash in mid-air over Hanshui City hit like a thunderbolt, causing a deafening noise. Their fists and feet collided, releasing blinding rosy light. The average man couldn''t bear to watch the fight directly. Even those of lower cultivation levels felt a heat in their chests as if a resonance had been triggered just by seeing the process of the battle. Wu Youdao dared not use the Universe in Palm skill to pierce through Governor Lv again, lest his other hand should become amalgamated with Governor Lv''s body too. Now, with one of his arms merged with Governor Lv''s chest, Wu Youdao''s movements were drastically constrained. Squad Governor Lv''s astonishing healing speed had unexpectedly gained the upper hand in the battle! Damn it, get off me! Wu Youdao wasn''t dominating the fight and could never figure out how Governor Lv could come up with such an outrageous method. A punch from Wu Youdao hit Governor Lv in the face. Governor Lv''s head tilted, then with a force from his neck, pushed it slowly back into place. This move was originally meant for that old thief Buyu, but you got the advantage first! Madness glittered in Governor Lv''s eyes. Old thief Buyu, could it be Daoist Buyu?! Evidently, Wu Youdao had heard of this name before. Rumor has it that Daoist Buyu has enemies all over the world. Could it be that Daoist Buyu wants to strengthen the combat power of Great Xia cultivators by making enemies? Wu Youdao pondered. As an emperor, his thoughts were clear and he thought deeper than others. The Seek Dao Sect is indeed the biggest obstacle to the restoration of my Great Yu empire! Wu Youdao recalled the warnings of the imperial teacher about the Seek Dao Sect; they were formidable enemies. Luckily, so far, he hadn''t encountered anyone from the Seek Dao Sect. State Governor Lv is impressive indeed. He could win if the fight goes on like this. Lu Yang''s eyes shone brightly. He was astonished at how reliable Governor Lv could be and was relieved he hadn''t revealed his sect. Looking at the brutal way Governor Lv was fighting, it was clear he held a deep grudge against his master. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He can''t win. This kind of fighting method only works because Wu Youdao hasn''t seen it before and can''t react in time. Once Wu Youdao gets the hang of it, the young Lv will be put on the defensive. Fairy Eternity, with her intelligence and countless experiences in big and small fights, saw through the shortcomings of this fighting method at a glance. The only way to victory was to restrain Wu Youdao, catch him off-guard, and kill him with absolute power. However, it was a pity that Governor Lv didn''t possess absolute power. As Fairy Eternity predicted, after Wu Youdao received several beatings, he thought of a solution in the shortest possible time. He transformed his left hand into a heavenly blade and swung it at Governor Lv, who managed to dodge it. But Wu Youdao''s real target wasn''t Governor Lv, it was his own right arm! Shash The heavenly blade chopped down, his right arm was severed, and blood gushed out like a river, sprinkling over Hanshui City. Once it landed on the transparent barrier, it produced a corrosive sizzling sound that struck terror into the hearts of the people. If the barrier couldn''t resist it and the Tribulation Transcending Stage blood spilled onto the ground, it would undoubtedly cause a catastrophe. Fortunately, the transparent barrier was strong enough. Even after the corrosiveness of the blood was used up, the barrier still held. Wu Youdao''s severed arm quickly healed itself. Heavenly pleasing sound! Now free, Wu Youdao opened his mouth and issued a shrill sound that contained bewitching magic. It sounded like thousands of whispering voices. No matter how Governor Lv tried to block his ears and close off his five senses, he could still hear a voice near his ear. Daluo Triple Strength! Wu Youdao seized the opportunity to throw a punch. His fist exploded with dazzling brilliance, like the fierce sun. Even if a monk has cultivated the Golden Body, my punch would shatter his ability! Wu Youdao laughed heartily. Governor Lv, distracted by the heavenly sounds, failed to detect the outside world''s movements and got squarely punched. Thump Spitting blood incessantly, Governor Lv''s State Destiny power worked swiftly to heal the wound. However, this punch contained three layers of force. The first layer injured Governor Lv severely, while the second and third force layers obstructed the healing process. Still not dead, here''s another punch! Wu Youdao''s face showed a greedy expression as if the State Destiny''s force was within his reach. The Emperor of Great Yu is really impressive. A steady laugh echoed forth, and a Five-Colored Bright Wheel abruptly manifested itself, appearing in front of Governor Lv. Wu Youdao''s punch was immensely powerful, the Five-Colored Bright Wheel barely lasted two breaths before it. Craackkk The Bright Wheel shattered, and Governor Lv vanished without a trace. Over here! Wu Youdao turned his head and saw Governor Lv, who was being held by Qiu Jin''an. Are you alright? I''m still not dead yet. So, it''s you, Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect, you should be at the Hundred Flowers Wine House now! Wu Youdao watched Qiu Jin''an coldly. He kept his two strongest ghosts in the Hundred Flowers Wine House. Hundred Flowers Wine House. A massive ghost object lay on the ground, its body hollowed out. Three chopsticks had pulverized its three souls. A bowl of rice was forcibly stuffed in its mouth and countless little ghosts with their necks twisted off laid headless, spread all over the hall. You mean the Bloated Ghost and the Starved Ghost? They''re just average at best. It would have been somewhat interesting if they cannibalized each other to form a new ghost, but otherwise, it''s nothing special. As for those minor ghosts that can lock onto the three souls and seven spirits just by riding on one''s neck, those are leftovers from the Seek Dao Sect. The Bloated Ghost and the Starved Ghost are ghosts with really good compatibility. The Bloated Ghost engorged to death in its past life and continues to indefinitely eat after its death. The Starved Ghost starved to death in its past life and is eternally unsatisfied despite eating nonstop. The two ghosts can cannibalize each other and merge to form a ghost known as a Taotie Ghost. The average cultivator who encounters a Taotie Ghost is sure to meet their end. Thinking to deal with me using a Bloated Ghost and a Starved Ghost is rather belittling. Wu Youdao''s eyes narrowed. An unknown number of Unification Stage cultivators had been devoured by the Bloated Ghost and Starved Ghost. There''s even quite a few instances of late stage Unification cultivators being devoured by them. These are not ghosts that a Unification Stage cultivator should be able to handle. This war capability of Qiu Jin''an is still beyond his expectations. You block the damage and I''ll attack, Okay? Qiu Jin''an conveyed his voice. Okay. In military might, Governor Lv is no match for Qiu Jin''an. Lord, we''re here! a number of other Unification Stage cultivators appeared, coming to bolster the forces. They had been previously tied up fighting off the ghosts that surfaced in the city. When Qiu Jin''an arrived, he helped them out. This allowed them to lend their support here. You lot go down and help your colleagues deal with the ghosts and maintain order in the city! Governor Lv waved off their offer. This battle couldn''t possibly be decided by the arrival of a few average Unification Stage cultivators. Even he, as a cultivator at the peak of the Unification Stage, would die at the mere sight of such, without the support of State Destiny''s power. Now only a peak Unification Stage elite like Qiu Jin''an could lend a hand. But problem is, a Sect Leader of the Five Great Immortal Sects at the Unification Stage, where could one find such a person at whim? Wu Youdao attempted to employ his old tactics to control Qiu Jin''an: Celestial melody pleasu. Qiu Jin''an''s combat experience far surpassed that of Governor Lv. A fire lotus emanating intent to destroy appeared in his palm. Lotus Fire! Boom The destructive energy erupted, and a colossal red lotus bloomed across the skies above Hanshui City. Each petal possessed the power to shatter Cave Heaven. With twenty-eight petals blooming, one can only imagine the immensity of the destructive energy released. Even with a barrier in place, Lu Yang could sense the surge of hot waves coming through. The dust and smoke cleared, revealing a battered Wu Youdao. His clothes were torn and disheveled, his body severely burned, his skin wrinkled, and his head bald and shiny. He had lost his usual calm disposition and superior attitude. I originally meant to use this move against the Seek Dao Sect. It''s a pity it''s been used on you first. Qiu Jin''an shook his head slowly as a lotus flower began to form again in his palm. Chapter 441 – 440 Chapter 441: Chapter 440 C Am I Qualified Now? _1 Red lotuses bloomed one after another over Hanshui City, their immense power causing Lu Yang''s heart to leap with relief, grateful that Sect Leader Qiu bore grudges clearly and did not transfer his resentment towards his father onto the next generation. Five Lotus Fire blasts plummeted down, and Qiu Jin''an''s spiritual essence was drained to the ground. Governor Lv wielded the power of the State Destiny, rapidly replenishing Qiu Jin''an''s spiritual essence. In just the blink of an eye, the spiritual essence was restored to its maximum capacity. With the power of State Destiny, neither injuries nor depletion of spiritual essence were concerns anymore. In Emperor Xia''s words, whoever possesses the power of the State Destiny would be the least afraid of protracted battles. Qiu Jin''an was not surprised, as this was not his first experience battling alongside a person who wielded the power of the State Destiny. Good, very good! Wu Youdao, his whole body covered in bruises, was bursting with murderous aura, which made all the people of Hanshui City feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave, with an involuntary shudder. This was not an attack technique, but rather the result of Wu Youdao''s emotional turmoil impacting those around him due to his extraordinary strength. You think you can deal with me with a mere Lotus Fire? Wu Youdao''s body started emitting white mist, and as it enveloped him, his injuries quickly began to heal. Qiu Jin''an hadn''t expected to complete the challenge of surpassing realms with a mere Lotus Fire, especially when bridging the gap between the Unification and Transcendance Tribulation Stages, but the effect it had was less than he had anticipated. Lu Yang was puzzled, not understanding why the Lotus Fire had so little effect on Wu Youdao: The Lotus Fire is a Buddhist fire used to purge the evil deeds of people. A mere trace of it should ignite and burn fiercely, unless he has never committed any evil acts. Man Gu and Zhao Po were equally perplexed. Meng Jingzhou could explain this, Have you noticed the Five-color Dragon and Tiger Qi around Wu Youdao? Those are the symbols of an emperor, and how can the actions of an emperor be classified as good or evil? Qiu Jin''an and Governor Lv also recognized this and changed their battle tactics. However, Wu Youdao did not give them time to react and took the initiative to attack, summoning countless chains to materialize behind him. Pagoda Hell Palm! The chains, like a prison, were dark as ink and seemed to be made from mysterious metal substances or condensed by great spiritual powerits existence was extremely peculiar. At the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, one can refine substances not existent in this world. These chains must have been refined by Wu Youdao! Qiu Jin''an shone with a Five-Colored Divine Light. Under the light''s illumination, the metal in the chains quickly dissolved, revealing only shapes condensed by great spiritual power. Qiu Jin''an''s words reminded Lu Yang of the Mother-child and Twin Rivers created by Fairy Eternity. Immortals at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could refine substances not existent in this world, and fairies would be even more adept at this. The chains were no longer a threat, but Wu Youdao''s palm strike still carried an unstoppable force, making it impossible to dodge. Qiu Jin''an did not show fear. Five miniature glaze colored flames appeared on the tips of his fingers. He changed his fist to a palm, and the five flames merged, emitting just hints of the fire between his fingers, enough to cause space distortions. Glaze Pure Fire! The collision between the fire and the Pagoda Hell Palm created a deadlock, like a dragon and tiger in combat. Gradually, Qiu Jin''an was unable to sustain the fiery confrontation with his realm of cultivation. The Glaze Pure Fire began to falter. I''m here too! Governor Lv exerted his spiritual essence into Qiu Jin''an''s palm. The constant infusion bolstered the Glaze Pure Fire with new strength. Daluo Triple Strength! Wu Youdao withdrew his strength abruptly, delivering another palm strike. The three layers of immense Daluo strength overpowered one layer after another, shattered the Glaze Pure Fire, and hit Qiu Jin''an''s chest. Qiu Jin''an quickly pressed his acupoints to temporarily contain the three layers of strength that were wreaking havoc within his body. Three Thousand Weak Water! Qiu Jin''an spat out the Three Thousand Weak Water, a cosmic volume of weak water which endlessly gushed forth, submerging Wu Youdao. Wu Youdao tried to break free from the constraints of the weak water, but weak water is the lightest substance in the world offering no buoyancy to even the smallest feather. Even someone as powerful as Wu Youdao found it hard to escape. Breath Soil! Qiu Jin''an took out a piece of Breath Soil, a legendary Immortal Soil that had been used by an immortal. Each use depleted a bit, but now was not the time to be frugal. The Breath Soil expanded rapidly upon contact with water and swallowed Wu Youdao whole as it multiplied upon exposure to the weak water. Pfft Only then did Qiu Jin''an cough out several mouthfuls of blood, the result of the immense force from the Daluo Triple Strength. Had he coughed up blood earlier, Wu Youdao would have seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack, leaving him with no chance of winning. Governor Lv rushed over to heal Qiu Jin''an''s injuries and shared some of the impact of the Daluo Triple Strength. Crack Weak Water and Breath Soil could not trap Wu Youdao for long. He charged towards Qiu Jin''an, fueled by anger. He realized the most difficult one to deal with at the moment was Qiu Jin''an, even placing Governor Lv behind. Five-Colored Divine Light! Qiu Jin''an gave it his all, using the Five-Colored Divine Light consecutively, throwing out one item related to the five elements after another. The base of the True Fire he used alone had more than thirty different types! Wu Youdao also stopped hiding his skills, putting his killer techniques into motion. Sky-shocking Finger! Though called a finger, it held the strength of the world. This was the power of the Universe in Palm concentrated at the fingertip. The fingermark was broad enough to accommodate four horses running side by side! Three Flowers Gather at the Top and Five Energies Return to the Origin Qiu Jin''an refined essence into qi, refined qi into spirit, refined spirit into emptiness, finally gathering it at the top, invulnerable to a myriad of disasters. The five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth all returned to their origins and returned to the Yellow Court, reaching the ultimate state of perfection, bringing about a state of wonder that was beyond description. Tang Valley Water! Fusang Wood! Golden Crow True Fire! Qiu Jin''an took out three treasures, recreating the birth scene of the ten suns, in terms of power, trumping even Mong Tian Monarch''s Ten Sun Tours! Fusang Wood, so it ended up in your hands! The two initiated a fierce battle, both forgoing defenses. They attacked each other at full force, trading damage for damage. Even Governor Lv couldn''t keep up with the changes in their battle techniques, only constantly healing Qiu Jin''an. Thump Qiu Jin''an was kicked away, countless ribs broken. Even his soul was damaged, wavering. Very good, being able to exchange blows with me at the Unification Stage, this is a first for me! Wu Youdao was somewhat more superior than Qiu Jin''an. Despite his physical injuries, they did not affect his origin, so his soul was unharmed. Can you still fight? While healing Qiu Jin''an, Governor Lv asked through a secret voice transmission. Damn it, I''m running out of attacking techniques! At this stage, Qiu Jin''an was also getting desperate and cursed, If there was one more person at the Unification Stage like me, or like Old Buyu, we could win! And where do we find that? Governor Lv widened his eyes in disbelief. If it were just a matter of numbers, that could be discussed. But clearly, this was not a situation that could be solved by having a few more at the Unification Stage. Wu Youdao laughed loudly, unbothered by their conversation: I''ve checked all the people in Hanshui City. There isn''t anyone like you''ve described. Oh, have you checked me? A strange voice came from below, alerting all three engaged in battle. Who''s talking? A man wearing a white paper hat slowly emerged from the house where the Sacrificing Ghost ceremony took place, step by step ascending into the sky. With a single glance, Wu Youdao saw through the man with the white paper hat''s Realm and scoffed at his delusions of grandeur: Just with your early Unification Stage, you think you''re qualified to join our battle? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man with the white paper hat did not respond. At the same time, hundreds of people left their houses in the city and headed towards the street. The street was already deserted so these hundreds of people were hard to miss. Fierce Ghosts saw them and pounced on them maliciously, intending to kill, but were effortlessly killed by one of their people. This group of hundreds had different appearances and identities. Some were thieves, charlatans, bookkeepers, tavern waiters, even barbecue stand employees. As the man in the white paper hat ascended step by step into the sky, these hundreds of people started to soar, one after another, merging into the man in the white paper hat. The man''s Cultivation Level rapidly increased, like a torrential river flowing upstream, the speed of ascension was startling. Early Unification Stage, Mid Unification Stage, Late Unification Stage Half step to Transcendence Tribulation Stage! Standing opposite to Wu Youdao, he casually questioned: Am I qualified now? Chapter 442 Chapter 442: Chapter 441: The Reversal of the Situation_1 Fairy, are you saying that this person has risen from the early stages of Unification to the Half Step to Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Lu Yang asked in surprise, not quite understanding the situation. The Half Step to Transcendance Tribulation Stage is not a realm, but a symbol of combat power. Cultivators whose power exceeds that of the ordinary Unification Stage but have not yet reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage are referred to as the Half Step to Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Haven''t I told you? This is a method of cultivation that tempers the Divine Soul. It entails transforming into millions of different forms, experiencing life, comprehending the mundane world, ultimately unifying all experiences, returning to their peak state, or even achieving something even higher. This person''s method of cultivation is quite similar to that of Mr. Shi. After considering for a moment, Lu Yang realized that Fairy Eternity was referring to Vice Headmaster Shi from the Jiuyou Teaching. Is he from the Jiuyou Teaching? More than that, judging by the rule that the higher one''s Cultivation Level the higher one''s position, he''s likely someone like a Master. Lu Yang was incredulous and mostly confused. Is the Jiuyou Teaching so poor that its Master has to take up menial jobs himself? The man in the white paper hat sighed: Now that all of my Clones have returned, all of these identities can no longer be used. How many Spirit Stones will this loss cost me? It can''t be helped. Who asked you ancient cultivators to hold a grudge against us? He worked hard to make money because he feared that the followers of the Teaching would find out about their immense debt, a debt which had been used for the construction of the Jiuyou Teaching and the distribution of allowance. Even if he reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage in the future, there would still be a chance he wouldn''t survive should these things be exposed. While he is still alive, he needs to work hard to fill the gap. The more he earns, the greater the chance he will survive. Vice Headmaster Shi considered the kebab shop a lifesaver and so did the man in the white paper hat. Who are you! Wu Youdao shouted. In front of the Righteous Path, of course, the man in the white paper hat couldn''t openly admit he was from the Jiuyou Teaching. All he could do was give a cold laugh. To everyone else, this was a symbol of mystery, even if his identity as the Master of Jiuyou Teaching was indeed mysterious enough. There''s no point in talking more. Monk of Great Yu, let''s settle old and new grudges together! The man in the white paper hat knew well the principle that the more one talks, the more mistakes one might make. Without saying another word, he rushed toward Wu Youdao. You dare to take action against me! Mortar Hell C Great Millstone! A vast iceberg formed above Wu Youdao''s head, half the size of Hanshui City. It was like an eternal sheet of black ice, getting colder till it seemed to reach the extreme limit. A massive inferno blazed beneath Wu Youdao, boundless like a prairie fire but more intense! The ice mountain and the blazing fire seemed like a millstone, trapping Wu Youdao in the middle, unable to move. You dare to use such a trifling method against me? Here I come too! Qiu Jin''an made a move, rapidly casting a Five Elements spell with both hands. The coldness of the eternal black ice intensified, even space and time seemed to condense. The massive inferno took on a black hue C these were the Dark Ghost Fire, specifically used for burning souls. Wu Youdao''s complexion changed C the combined attack from the two was strong enough to threaten his life! Crackle C Crackle C sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sounds of bones being crushed echoed and blood of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage flowed out, unable to be frozen or burnt, seeping from the edge of the millstone. Universe in Palm! Wu Youdao roared in rage, unleashing a furious blow. The explosive blow shattered the Mortar Hell''s Great Millstone! Form the Three Powers Formation! Qiu Jin''an commanded, the appearance of the man in the white paper hat gave him confidence. I control the power of the Five Elements, I take the position of Heaven! You''ve casted the Mortar Hell, you take the position of Earth! Governor Lv, as the official parents of the people, you take the position of Man! The Three Powers Formation is widely recognized. It was born in the ancient times but rarely had the chance to be successfully set up due to its incredibly high requirements on fate and Cultivation Level, the conditions are too harsh. The three didn''t say much, and according to their own fate, they stood at their respective positions in the Three Powers Formation. Once the Three Powers Formation was set up, the three of them instantly felt as if they had become part of a whole, their strength increased further, and their Divine Souls became even more consolidated! Daluo Triple Strength! Wu Youdao swung his fist, the imprint of which gleamed brightly. The space cracked wherever the radiating light from his fist passed, sealing off all possible escape routes. His fist neared from a distance, and hit the stomach of the man in the white hat. The triple force passed between the three men. The weakest force was taken by him, the second by Qiu Jin''an, and the strongest third force was borne by Governor Lv, reducing the power of the punch to its maximum degree! Under the reinforcement of the Three Powers Formation, the transmission of State Destiny was even quicker. The three men recovered instantly, as if they had never been hit by the punch! Kill! The three men invoked the Three Powers Formation, launching their strongest attack, and renewed their fight with Wu Youdao. Their bodies were repeatedly blown up, and again and again healed. What were fatal wounds for low-rank Cultivators were merely scratches to them, consuming some of their spiritual essence. Huffhuff Wu Youdao was gasping fiercely. In the last exchange of blows, he had been blown up more times than the opposing side, and his consumption of spiritual essence was massive- even the elixirs couldn''t help replenish it. He tried to flee from the battleground, but he was surrounded by the three men, unable to break through their blockade. Damn it! Five-Colored Divine Light! Mortar Hell! Mountain Guard! The three men launched their major attacks. The Five-color dragon and Tiger Qi dissipated, unable to take shape. Wu Youdao took the three successive strikes head-on, his body was horribly damaged, and recovery proved slow. Seeing this, the people of Hanshui city cheered in unison. The dark cloud that had formed in their hearts when Wu Youdao first appeared gradually dissipated. Enough watching, come out and help! Wu Youdao roared angrily. A decrepit yet gloomy voice sounded, and the stumbling old man leaning on his staff suddenly appeared on the battlefield. Your Majesty, this doesn''t seem like your style, needing to ask for help? Cang Lei, this isn''t a call for help, it is I''s command! Wu Youdao glared angrily at the old man. It''s almost the same. The one called Cang Lei laughed heartily, revealing a mouth with barely any teeth left. Cang Lei could it be the Honourable Cang Lei! Governor Lv muttered, looked startled at Qiu Jin''an and the man in the white hat for confirmation. He saw the same astonishment in their eyes. The three men, all of whom had heard of the venerable Cang Lei, felt their hearts thump. This was a Great Power at the beginning of the Transcendance Tribulation stage who was skilled in thunder techniques. Another Transcendance Tribulation stage. It was so taxing to fight one, how worse would it be to fight two?! Hehe, best surrender now. Our only aim is to obtain the State Destiny. The Honourable Cang Lei laughed hoarsely, the thunder patterns on his staff flickering. It seemed as if a bolt of lightning would fall should Governor Lv dare to disagree. None of the three men responded, plunging the scene into an eerie silence. Crack Suddenly, a bolt of lightning sounded, breaking the silence. The Honourable Cang Lei was taken aback; he hadn''t launched an attack yet. Governor Lv''s eyes lit up, looking in the direction of the thunder. It''s Master Ru, he is on the verge of breaking through to the Transcendance Tribulation stage! Corpse Chasing Sect. Elder Gai spat on the hydrheaded bodies of the Witch Corpse Sect. Piss off, what a joke, challenging us with this level of ability, aren''t you keeping up with the times? You, that''s not corpse-chasing techniques the last living man of the Witch Corpse Sect was stuttering, pointing at Elder Gai with a dim flame of life. He couldn''t believe what he had just seen. Even though he was clearly alive, his body had been refined by Elder Gai, turning him into an actual living corpse, with no control over himself. Besides that, there were all sorts of strange magic skills. In the face of Elder Gai and the other three, the ancient corpse-chasing technique that the Witch Corpse sect took pride in had no advantage. What do you mean not corpse-chasing technique? This is the improved technique given by Seek Dao Sect! Elder Gai puffed out his chest, clearly proud. Everyone rest and recover, and then we''ll head to the city to help. Elder Gai called out to the others. Their previous battle had consumed quite a bit of energy. Crack The sound of thunder roared, right above them, startling the four Elders as they looked up. Elder Gai was the first to react finding the news delightful. The Sect Leader is about to break through! Chapter 443 Chapter 443: 442 BOOM A startling thunderclap drew everyone''s attention. The Yin Corpse Mountain range, where the Corpse Chasing Sect is located, has been without thunder since ancient times because of its heavy Yin Energy. But today, clouds roared across the Yin Corpse Mountain range, interwoven with flashes of lightning, completely covered by blinding white thunderbolts. It looked as if the world was at its beginning, teeming with burgeoning life. All disciples of the Corpse Chasing Sect, retreat! Elder Gai commanded the disciples to evacuate the Corpse Chasing Sect. Sect Master Ru''s breakthrough speed was even faster than predicted, making the Corpse Chasing Sect very dangerous as the probability of getting hit by the Thunder Tribulation was extremely high. The Thunder Tribulation during the transcendence stage is not something these disciples could resist. Even a slight touch could be deadly! The three people on Governor Lv''s side, and the two people on Wu Youdao''s side, instinctively halted their actions. In the vicinity of such high-level Thunder Tribulations, one should avoid any energy fluctuations. Otherwise, the Thunder Tribulation could mistake you for someone trying to interfere and target you. The three people on Governor Lv''s side quickly took this chance to restore their bodies, preparing for the next fight. They felt relieved. With Sect Master Ru''s participation, the balance of victory was restored. Their fight with the monks of Great Yu remained uncertain! Zhao Po was extremely excited. It had been nine thousand no, ten thousand years since the Corpse Chasing Sect had a cultivator passing the Tribulation Stage. They had fallen from a superior sect to a First Class Sect. But today, a cultivator attempting to pass the Tribulation Stage had finally appeared. Would they regain the title of high-class sect? This is the difference between the Five Great Immortal Sects and the superior sects. The condition for the superior sects is to have a cultivator who has passed the Tribulation Period. Every cultivator will inevitably fall. When this happens, the superior sect is downgraded to a First Class Sect. In contrast, even on their decline, when the Five Great Immortal Sects have experienced several generations without producing a cultivator who has passed the Tribulation Stage, the Immortal Sects still retain techniques comparable to that stage, hence not losing their title. The Seek Dao Sect went through this situation five thousand years ago. It experienced a break, with no one passing the Tribulation stage for two thousand years. This embarrassing situation ended with the emergence of the predecessor of the Sect, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. During these two thousand years, the Seek Dao Sect remained among the Five Great Immortal Sects. As the thunder continued to rumble in the sky, only a few occasional bolts of lightning struck. They would shake the earth, but they were just the prelude. Crack The dark clouds billowed, cast downwards as the white bolts of lightning shimmered. The full force of the Thunder Tribulation erupted, covering the Corpse Chasing Sect, gradually dissipating the ten thousand years of Yin Energy from the Yin Corpse Mountain range. A long howl emerged, faintly countering the Thunder Tribulation. A Daoist, dressed in a robe, broke out of the enclosure, flying towards the sky, and deploying various magic artifacts to prepare for battle. It was obvious he was well-prepared. So this is what the Thunder Tribulation is like. Lu Yang marveled. He had heard a long ago about cultivators having to endure the Thunder Tribulation. Today was his first time witnessing it, particularly one representing a breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Its might was incomparable. Despite the Hanshui City being half as far away, he could still feel the tremble of the heavens and earth. This was indicative of how powerful the Thunder Tribulation looming over the Corpse Chasing Sect was. This Thunder Tribulation is just average, Fairy Eternity quipped, unconvinced by the perceived might of the Thunder Tribulation. As far as she is concerned, she could have crossed it by yawning; she wouldn''t have needed so much preparation. Is there a theory about the Thunder Tribulation? Being remembered by Lu Yang, when it came to Thunder Tribulation, Fairy Eternity was the expert. After all, the current Thunder Tribulation originated from the Tribulation Dao Fruit of Yingtian Immortal. The Thunder Tribulation created by Yingtian Immortal was made to train cultivators; it was not meant to kill them intentionally. The stronger the Thunder Tribulation, the stronger the potential it implies. Look at this Thunder Tribulation, it might seem pretty formidable, but its real power is average if you face it directly. This kind of Thunder Tribulation is called the White Emperor Dragon Tribulation, and in the Thunder Tribulation, it is one of the weakest. The white Thunder Tribulation turned into an Imperial Dragon. The dragon''s whiskers fluttered, its scale wafted, and it bared its claws as if imbued by a real dragon, exhibiting intelligence! The white dragon roared, clashing with Sect Master Ru, directly piercing through his physical body. The wound revealed grim white bones, filled with an aura of death! Is Sect Master Ru going to die?! Lu Yang was taken by surprise. Did Sect Master Ru fail so quickly? No, this is a living corpse. His real body is hiding underneath. It''s quite clever to know that the first wave of Thunder Tribulation would be too strong to withstand, so he uses the living corpse to take the blow, Fairy Eternity immediately saw through Sect Master Ru''s trick. As Fairy Eternity had predicted, the living corpse was struck into pieces, and the actual Sect Master Ru emerged from the ground ready to face the Thunder Tribulation. After the first round of attacks, the power of the white dragon had decreased significantly. Boom! The white dragon attacked once more, causing immense pain to Sect Master Ru who screeched in agony. White electric traces were left on his body, scorching his flesh and spirit. In a hurry, he took out a jade bottle from his bosom and swallowed a piece of Elixir. Just as he took one piece to recover, the remaining Elixir and the bottle disappeared in the vast Thunder Tribulation. The unstoppable white dragon crushed the void, causing Sect Master Ru to go through a gruelling tribulation. The Heavenly Tribulation dissipated and the pressure was suddenly reduced. The restless spiritual essence gradually calmed down. Sect Master Ru''s body was charred like a piece of charcoal, dropping to the ground with a clang. Has he failed? The hearts of all the people in the city sank. Everyone was talking, creating a commotion. If Sect Master Ru failed the Tribulation, then there would be no one to oppose the monks of Great Yu. Quickly look, the sect master''s body twitched a bit! Thump thump thump Powerful heartbeats echoed, signalling the healing of the internal injuries and the disappearance of the hidden wounds. Subsequently, a cracking sound can be heard as Sect Master Ru''s body began to peel off. A layer of charred skin fell off, revealing new, translucent skin beneath, making him look much younger. The Thunder Tribulation contains life force. The lightning has baptized Sect Master Ru''s body. His physical strength must be several times, even ten times stronger than before! Elder Gai said excitedly, recalling the historical records of the Corpse Chasing Sect''s predecessors breaking through the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Sect Master Ru suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes sparking like lightning, piercing through the clouds. He stood up straight, full of vitality, completely different from his previous disheveled resistance amidst the Thunder Tribulation. His entire person was renewed, bursting with confidence. He apparently had crossed the Thunder Tribulation, becoming a cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Everyone in the city cheered. Whether it was the three people on Lv''s side or the civilians in the city, seeing Sect Master Ru successfully cross the Tribulation reassured them. Only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, who had remained silent during the cheers, stared intently at Sect Master Ru''s right wrist. They recalled the pattern they had seen on the wrist of an uncontrolled living corpse, which they encountered during their overnight stay in Wild State. It was three interconnected rings with the character ghost in the middle! At that time, the village head had explained that there were two reasons for a living corpse to lose its master. Either the master has died, and the living corpse, losing control, would wander aimlessly. Or the master would voluntarily relinquish control over the living corpse. Otherwise, it was due to the living corpse rebelling and eating its master. A living corpse could resist the Thunder Tribulation, so Sect Master Ru would certainly not have voluntarily relinquished control. Sect Master Ru was still here, so he wasn''t eaten by the living corpse either. So, the only remaining explanation was that Sect Master Ru had already died his living corpse had walked to Firmstone Village and was found by the village chief. If Sect Master Ru has already died, then who is controlling his body now?! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at each other, instantly thinking of a possibility. A Great Yu Monk in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage has possessed Sect Master Ru! Chapter 444 – 443 Chapter 444: Chapter 443 C Fairy Eternity Takes Action_1 The one who possessed Master Ru was Great Yu Transcendance Tribulation Stage, with this everything makes sense now. No records of Unification Stage Cultivators fighting with each other, Transcendance Tribulation Stage can easily possess Unification Stage! Why was Master Ru so ordinary, yet he was the first among his peers to break through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he was possessed by Great Yu Transcendance Tribulation Stage, which is like re-entering the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The process is naturally easy! All these are evidences, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou do not have concrete proof, but they also cannot think of other possibilities! As Governor Lv and others were about to congratulate Corpse Chasing Sect, they heard Master Ru laughing loudly, a laughter full of wanton recklessness, completely different from his past demeanour. Finally, finally back at Transcendance Tribulation Stage! No, you''re not Lu Baqian, who are you! Governor Lv reacted instantly, demanding sharply with a sense of foreboding. Wu Youdao and Honourable Cang Lei congratulated Master Ru. Congratulations Master Wu Ji for successfully transcending tribulation. Upon hearing this, Elder Gai''s pupils contracted, disbelief spread across his face: Wu Ji? Honourable Wu Ji? The Honourable Wu Ji of the Witch Corpse Sect! The Witch Corpse Sect''s assessment as outstanding Sect is due to the Honourable Wu Ji, which is transcendent tribulation! Elder Gai was puzzled during the just-concluded battle. Historical records indicated that Honourable Wu Ji''s whereabouts were unknown and he should''ve fallen into dormancy, awaiting awakening in the Great Era. If that was the case, why was only Witch Corpse Sect''s Unification Stage fighting? Where was Honourable Wu Ji? Now everything was clear, Wu Ji had been under his watch all along! The Great Yu side now has three Transcendance Tribulation Stage combatants, which further escalates the pressure on Qiu Jin''an who is already in a difficult situation. The man with the white paper hat was gritting his teeth as he stared at Wu Ji, who was occupying Master Ru''s body. Huang Ming and Mong Tian had already briefed him about this, which was one of the reasons he had resolved to contend with Great Yu''s Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Due to the different perspective of life and death held by Corpse-drivers, there are rumors circulating that the founder of Nine Nether Sect originated from the Corpse Chasing Sect. These were false rumors, but one fact was not wrong C the Corpse-driver''s perspective of life and death was very similar to Nine Nether Sect''s, which lead to Nine Nether Sect harboring favorable impressions of Corpse-drivers. For Wu Ji, who possessed Master Ru, the Nine Nether Sect Master was naturally driven to fury. His initial plan was to cooperate with Qiu Jin''an and quickly eliminate Wu Youdao before Wu Ji returned to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned; he didn''t expect Cang Lei to be on the Great Yu side, nor did he expect Wu Ji to ascend prematurely. Seeing that his side was fully assembled, Wu Youdao revealed his true, ruthless, and greedy nature. Governor Lv, I have given you a chance to hand over the State Destiny, since you didn''t, I have to do it myself! As soon as the word it fell, three Transcendance Tribulation Stages attacked and hit Governor Lv simultaneously. The spiritual essence across Hanshui City turned wild. This one attack felt like the world''s end, it directly inflicted Governor Lv into a half-dead state. Fortunately, State Destiny saved his life, otherwise, this one blow would have ended him on the spot. With a thud, Governor Lv collapsed to the ground, falling next to Lu Yang in the mansion. Lu Yang''s eyelid twitched, things had turned extremely grave C the Great Yu side actually had three Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators, the disparity in strength was far too great. Worthy of the State Destiny, it won''t die so easily. I''m even more eager for the State Destiny now, I wonder to what extent my Dragon-Tiger Qi will be transformed. Propping his body up with great difficulty, Governor Lv snorted coldly, ready to face death: Do you think that if you kill me, the State Destiny power will be yours? How ridiculous! Even if I die, the State Destiny power will return to its original place, you won''t get a single bit of it! Is that so? Wu Ji revealed a wicked smile, he pulled out a very familiar talisman, Guess why I wanted to possess this body? Soul Dispersing Charm! Governor Lv recognized the talisman, he had a bad feeling. This was a charm created overnight by the government office and Corpse Chasing Sect to deal with ghost calamities. Wu Ji held the primary charm which was specially marked with the imprint of the Wild State to increase its power. Why was he pulling out this charm now! Wu Ji raised the charm, countless points of lights lit up in Hanshui City, all the places where the Soul Dispersing Charm was used. Array, arise! The talismans in the hands of Honourable Wu Ji burned, the lights in the city became more and more dazzling, connecting together into a massive array. Governor Lv felt the power of State Destiny being stripped away bit by bit from his body, becoming ownerless. I spent so much effort possessing this body, all for this moment! Honourable Wu Ji laughed unrestrainedly, his ugly laughter could be heard throughout Hanshui City. When the previous governor stepped down, other forces were not trusted by the court; as the newly appointed governor, the only one you could trust was our Corpse Chasing Sect. When the city was plagued by ghosts, only our Corpse Chasing Sect could solve the problem! The Soul Dispersing Charm was jointly crafted by our Corpse Chasing Sect and your government office. The charm naturally carries your intentions, and with the imprint of the Great Seal of Wild State, it reinforced these intentions even more. I used Fierce Ghosts as the anchor point, allowing my disciples to use the charms to expel the ghosts. Once the talisman combined with the Corpse Qi, they become the nodes of the Array Method. All the Array Method masters guessed incorrectly. The array in Hanshui City is not laid out with fierce ghosts as nodes, nor is it intended to disrupt the balance of yin and yang. Instead, it relies on the Soul Dispersing Charm as its basis. But the Array Method masters had no idea about the existence of the Soul Dispersing Charm, nobody paid any attention to the problem with those talismans. The talisman, the ghost expulsion, are all done by your government office. Hence, the Array Method is also yours. It''s as if your government office deliberately gave up the power of State Destiny! Honourable Wu Ji revealed a mocking smile. The conditions to make the State Destiny turn into an ownerless entity were extremely strict C the government office had to voluntarily give it up. That was why he orchestrated all these events, all for the purpose of obtaining the power of State Destiny! Feeling the control over the State Destiny slipping away bit by bit, becoming an ownerless object, Governor Lv suddenly felt powerless. If a more experienced governor had been in his position, such a fatal mistake wouldn''t have been made. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We cannot allow them to obtain the power of State Destiny! Qiu Jin''an and the Master of Nine Nether Sect quickly made their move. But how can they match up to three Transcendance Tribulation Stage performers? Daluo Triple Strength! Heaven Punishment Thunderbolt! Corpse Qi Mileage! The three Transcendance Tribulation Stage performers attacked simultaneously, and Qiu Jin''an and the Master of the Nine Nether Sect were sent flying out, coughing up blood incessantly. A substance that seemed like light and water streamed out from Governor Lv''s body, becoming strands and pieces floating in the air. Seeing the coveted power of State Destiny, Wu Youdao reached out his hand, used Universe in Palm, and pressed towards Governor Lv. Lu Yang and the others were right next to Governor Lv. The power of State Destiny belongs to me! This fairy also thinks that the power of State Destiny is quite good, how about first letting this fairy use it? A frivolous and cheerful voice rang out suddenly and echoed between heaven and earth. Its source was unknown. A figure suddenly appeared between Governor Lv and the giant hand. A delicate hand reached out and absorbed the power of State Destiny. You dare to say you''re using Universe in Palm with just that? The woman sneered, raising her hand and repelling Wu Youdao''s giant hand. Wu Youdao gripped his wrist tightly, his hand trembled incessantly, and there was a touch of panic in his eyes. The woman was covered with the power of State Destiny, her face not visible. She had an attractive figure, barefoot. Like a fairy descending to the world, sacred and inviolable, worthy of awe and respect. Who are you! Wu Youdao stared hard at the mysterious woman. She felt as unfathomable as an abyss. The blow that had sent his hand flying just now did not exceed the realm of the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation. Yet, her control and utilization of power were way above his! How is that possible? The mysterious woman looked at Wu Youdao disdainfully, lazily opened her mouth, revealing her title: This fairy is the Supreme Heavenly Master of Heaven''s Court, the Soybean Master. Chapter 445 Chapter 445: Chapter 444: The Supreme Heavenly Lord of Heaven''s Court! _1 Heaven''s Court? Heavenly Honorable Dou? Wu Youdao looked at the sacred goddess in front of him with disbelief and unease welled up in his heart. He had permitted Governor Lv to act, confident in his victory even if Qiu Jin''an and the man in the white paper hat intervened. In the face of absolute power, these people could not overturn his dominance. But now, he felt things spiraling out of control. He had never felt this way before in his life. What is Heaven''s Court? Who is Heavenly Honorable Dou? Both the Honorable Cang Lei and Wu Ji glanced at each other, panic evident in their eyes. The reason for their visit was the power of the State Destiny. When Wu Youdao attempted to seize the power of the State Destiny, they had been aware of every movement around them. One could say that no detail, however small, could escape their watchful gaze. Yet, even under their scrutiny, this female had appeared, and they had no idea how. How was this possible? The two searched through their knowledge, but found no information, from ancient times to the present, matching Heaven''s Court, Heavenly Honorable Dou. The closest comparison they could find was the Four Great Devil Sects of today: the Eternity Sect, Jiuyou Teaching, Yaoyang Sect, and Ruthless Sect. There seems to be a record of Heaven''s Court in ancient scriptures! Wu Ji''s voice trembled as fear spread in his heart. An ancient organization?! Honorable Cang Lei murmured, shocked. He firmly believed that older meant mightier. As someone who had lived for more than a hundred thousand years, he looked down upon the present Great Xia, thinking the monks of Great Yu were the strongest. But now the Heavenly Honorable Dou who had appeared seemed to come from the ancient times. Moreover, honouring the character Dou suggested that she was extremely proficient in combat! Hold on, didn''t she refer to herself as ''this immortal''? Honorable Cang Lei suddenly remembered a vital piece of information that had been overlooked from the beginning. Is she an Immortal?! Never had they predicted that there would be an Immortal hidden in Hanshui City! An Immortal honouring the character Dou in her title would likely be quite formidable among the Immortals! Heaven''s Court''s Supreme Heavenly Honorable? Initially, the man in the white paper hat was puzzled when he saw Fairy Eternity appear, not sure who she was. Now that Fairy Eternity had revealed her identity, he was struck with realization. He recalled the message Vice Headmaster Shi sent him, saying Heaven''s Court''s people came to Hanshui City and were dissatisfied hearing about Ghost suffering from a calamity suspected to be caused by Jiuyou Teaching. Fortunately, Vice Headmaster Shi was worried that this incident would affect the cooperation between the two sects, so he had already explained things clearly. At the thought of it, the man in the white paper hat felt a cold shudder. The so-called people of Heaven''s Court might be this Supreme Heavenly Honorable standing in front of him right now. It''s a good thing that things have been explained clearly. The Supreme Heavenly Honorable was a legendary figure: the first immortal of the ancients and an existence even the Four Immortals of the Ancients feared! Do you know who she is? Noticing a change in the man in the white paper hat''s expression, Qiu Jin''an quietly asked. She is a person of unspeakable importance. The man in the white paper hat neither dared nor wished to discuss the Supreme Heavenly Honorable any further. Qiu Jin''an began to speak but then stopped, words sitting on the tip of his tongue, but he said nothing. Governor Lu, are you alright? Incidentally, while everyone else was captivated by the appearance of Fairy Eternity, who was bathing in the power of the State Destiny, only Lu Yang was paying attention to Governor Lv, who was still coughing up blood. Cough, cough. I''m okay. Governor Lv struggled to his feet and pulled out a few elixirs from his Storage Ring, then swallowed them to heal his injuries. Only then did Lu Yang lift his gaze to the focus of the spectacle in the sky. A small smile spread across his face, remembering the last thing Fairy Eternity had said before marching into battle. This immortal has promised you safety in the Wild State. Hmph, an immortal? She is nothing but a bluffer! Wu Youdao calmed himself down. If she was truly an immortal, he would have died from her first strike. Fairy Eternity merely chuckled and sneered at Wu Youdao, How ignorant. Only a small piece of this immortal''s consciousness is present here. The power of the State Destiny looked interesting, which is why I borrowed it. Can''t you young people even understand such a simple thing? Despite his title as the second strongest in the successive Emperors, Wu Youdao would not be easily scared. The power of State Destiny can only elevate you to the early stage of the Pass Tribulation, just like the three of us. Do you think you can defeat three opponents at once? The Honorable Cang Lei and Wu Ji finally realized that, while she could be an immortal, her true body was not here. What was left was a consciousness controlling the power of State Destiny. If her power was still at the early stage of Pass Tribulation, she presented no threat to them. Equally matched in the early stage of the Pass Tribulation, who could be weaker than whom? Fairy Eternity spoke again, her tone indifferent. If Ying Tian, Kirin, and Jiuchong were at the early stage of the Pass Tribulation, they would indeed pose some threat to this immortal. As for you three waste. She shook her head gently, not saying anything more. In Fairy Eternity''s eyes, the so-called second strongest of the successive Emperors was nothing. After all, he was not the second strongest figure in the entire history of the Great Yu dynasty. Seeing Fairy Eternity''s attitude, Wu Youdao was enraged and bellowed, Universe in Palm! Despite the bright daylight, the whole of Hanshui City was suddenly shrouded in darkness. The citizens instinctively looked up, their bodies trembling. A colossal hand veiled Hanshui city. With the people''s limited eyesight, they couldn''t discern how big the hand was, only feeling like it blocked everything, including the sky. Qiu Jin''an and the man in the white paper hat, however, saw more details. The giant hand held an entire universe within it, including countless Cave Heavens. Its weight was immeasurable. If it came down, the whole Hanshui City would be destroyed, reduced to dust. Despite facing this terrifying hand, Fairy Eternity didn''t even flinch. This immortal has told you, that thing of yours is not worthy of the title ''Universe in Palm''. Today, this immortal will let you see what a true ''Universe in Palm'' is. Wu Youdao''s heart skipped a beat, and he looked up, utterly shocked. Everyone was at the bottom, unable to see what was happening above the giant hand seal. Only Wu Youdao could see clearly. A massive column emerged from the thick clouds, located directly above the giant hand. The end of the column still hadn''t fully cleared out of the clouds. But was it really a column? It was clearly a finger! A finger even more enormous than the giant hand! It''s only bigger, I refuse to believe your finger can beat my palm! Wu Youdao roared in anger, frantically channeling his spiritual essence. The giant hand flipped over, its palm facing skyward. This simple movement caused a violent wind to sweep across Hanshui City. Wu Youdao''s giant hand displayed one Cave Heaven after another, decorated with exotic flowers and rare herbs, as well as various precious treasures, too numerous to count. Each Cave Heaven was both a miniature world and a treasure house! Fairy Eternity lightly regarded the frenzied Wu Youdao and gently pressed down with her fingertip. Her fingertip contained infinite cosmic stars, which shattered and reassembled in cycles, bursting forth with tremendous energy time and again. The fingertip collided with the giant hand. Wu Youdao''s giant hand didn''t last long before it was punctured by the finger. Boom! What also burst open was the Rule that Wu Youdao had established C No information can leave Hanshui City within one day. The rule that managed to survive through Wu Ji''s tribulation was punctured by Fairy Eternity''s finger! Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The whole world fell silent. Fairy Eternity withdrew her hand and looked at the heavily injured Wu Youdao, who was coughing up blood due to the backlash of the rule. Her tone remained nonchalant. This, is the true ''Universe in Palm''. Chapter 446 Chapter 446: Chapter 445 Sweep_1 The world fell into deathly silence, both the sides of Great Xia and Great Yu were left in awe by Fairy Eternity''s move. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone could see that the application of Universe in Palm by Wu Youdao was a desperate ploy, the ultimate move, and the last resort. However, such a massive move was easily dissolved by the opponent, even the regulations binding Hanshui City were shattered. To what horrendous extent had the opponent mastered power, magic skills, and the [Regulations]?! When a lower realm cultivator gains the power of a higher realm, they often fail to utilize the full potential due to limitations in thought, perspective and other aspects. Added to this, the usage of State Destiny''s power is an immortal method, which is difficult to comprehend even for transcendence tribulation stage cultivators. This was the reason why Governor Lv remained in a passive state throughout the combat. In contrast, Fairy Eternity, after exchanging blows multiple times with cultivators of the same realm during her transcendence tribulation stage, was extremely familiar with the level of power one should have at that stage. After she became immortal, her vision improved further, and she could even guide the combat of the transcendence tribulation stage. There was nobody else in the world who could exploit the benefits of State Destiny''s power more than her. Are you okay? Honourable Wu Ji stepped forward to heal Wu Youdao''s injuries, delivering an extremely precious Semi-Immortal Great Pill. Not to mention, the concoction of this elixir demanded a specific cultivation level of the maker, the ingredients required for concoction were also scarce. After a successful concoction, the next one would be hard to come by. With a formidable enemy present, there was no room for thought. Wu Youdao played a key role in the revival of Great Yu. In the Imperial Teacher''s plan, Wu Youdao was meant to ascend the throne after Great Yu was restored. Thus, they couldn''t afford to lose him here. The Semi-Immortal Great Pill was useful. After taking one, the damage inflicted by the counterattack of the regulations became insignificant, and his pierced palm began to slowly heal. However, the healing rate was much slower than expected, indicating the impact of Fairy Eternity''s move. Let''s attack together! Wu Youdao had to admit, the opponent was not someone he could defeat alone. Everyone, stop holding back. The commotion here is colossal, we need to conclude the fight quickly before the other powerful entities of Great Xia arrive! The power of State Destiny was in sight; Wu Youdao insisted on seizing it no matter what! Returning empty-handed would entail enormous losses. Generally, in a transcendence tribulation stage battle, the competitors compare the degrees of regulation usage. However, the three of them had already grasped that the opponent might be a real immortal. Fiddling with regulations in front of an immortal would mean not even knowing how they died! Better fight with magic skills! Honourable Cang Lei and Honourable Wu Ji were aware of the formidable enemy they were facing; bypassing the minor sparring session, they resorted to their final cards upfront. Glowing Thunder, heed my command! Honourable Cang Lei, named with Thunder, was skilled in Thunder skills! In that instant, the dome of the sky seemed to collapse, with silver snakes dancing wildly, like countless dragons transforming, galloping in the sky. The massive sound shook Hanshui City. If it weren''t for the protection of the Array Method, everyone''s eardrums would have been shattered! The regulations had just broken, and people outside the city had no clue about what had happened. They saw the dense black light over Hanshui City, thunderbolts pouring downwards like rain, making the civilians tremble, unable to stand. They collapsed onto the ground due to fright. The power of the thunderstorm was equivalent to, or even stronger than the previous Thunder Tribulation! After all, the Thunder Tribulation signified danger and the threat of death, whereas Honourable Cang Lei''s move didn''t indicate a trace of respite and carried the danger of death in every sense! The intertwining thunderbolts formed a cage, trapping Fairy Eternity within. When the cage shrinks to the extreme, one can imagine how the person inside would be struck by thunderbolts! In the face of all this, Fairy Eternity remained unmoved. She spoke softly in a voice only the three from Great Yu could hear. The world''s tribulation originates from the Tribulation Dao Fruit of Yingtian Immortal, with the thunder tribulation as the most common form. Even Yingtian Immortal doesn''t dare to attack me with thunder magic, how could your poor imitation possibly succeed? Shock registered on Honourable Cang Lei''s face. The message conveyed through Fairy Eternity''s words revealed many ancient secrets! A complacent smile emerged on Fairy Eternity''s lips. However, under the veil of State Destiny''s power, no one could see her face, let alone her expression. She stretched out a delicate finger towards the sky, and her lips moved slightly, uttering a few words. The terrifying thunder cage vanished instantly. The sky was clear as if nothing had happened. Only Honourable Cang Lei, being the closest, heard what she said, which made him tremble uncontrollably. What she said was: Decree, Disperse. The decree is a command from a superior to a subordinate. Her simple words made his proud imitation of the Thunder Tribulation dissipate, suggesting only one thing C Her status was above that of the Thunder Tribulation; the Thunder Tribulation didn''t dare to attack her! How could this be possible?! Honourable Cang Lei had never heard of such a thing, but now there was only this explanation! He was horrified from the bottom of his heart. The opponent was his natural enemy! Sacrifice my Fist! Honourable Wu Ji stepped forward. Each step he took in the air rippled. He began deploying his fist technique. This was his strongest move which was synonymous with his title. Honourable Wu Ji''s fist technique was domineering. The golden light was sharp; its divine light was dazzling. A grayish fog appeared behind him, which was the Corpse Qi he had accumulated. It served as nourishment for his fist technique, Sacrifice my Fist. Fairy Fist Technique. Fairy Eternity waved her soft fists. It appeared gentle but contained profound Dao Principles, engendering endless wonders. The Fairy Fist Technique was an amalgamation of over ten thousand fist techniques including the Arhat Fruit Fist, Forsythia Fist, Heavenly Mallow Seed Fist etc. Among these, some techniques could dissipate Corpse Qi, like the detoxifying Arhat Fruit Fist and Forsythia Fist etc. In front of Fairy Fist Technique, Corpse Qi dissipated automatically. Deprived of nourishment, Sacrifice my Fist was like rootless duckweed, almost powerless. Honourable Wu Ji was shocked. Since learning his fist techniques, he had never encountered a situation like this. Before he could react, Fairy Fist Technique took aim at his face. The punches landed heavily on Honourable Wu Ji''s face, causing it to swell and blacken. Daluo Triple Strength! Cang Lei Body Refinement! Fist of Earth Sacrifice! The combined attack of the three from Great Yu was formidable and grave, like world-ending calamity. Fairy Eternity turned into a martial Dao immortal, combating the trio single-handedly. Despite the intimidating thunder and unbeatable fist techniques, she overpowered all, demonstrating a stunning combat power. The trio was forced to retreat continuously, becoming a disorganized group. For the most exceptional talents, the world''s evaluation only vouches for their potential to become immortals. But Fairy Eternity was a true immortal; any praise fell short in describing her. Fairy Eternity was at ease despite the ongoing combat, effortlessly dissolving any attack. Secret magic skills held by Wu Youdao and the others were seen by Fairy Eternity in ancient times, which enabled her to tackle them effortlessly. She knew every move employed by her opponents, and her skills were superior; she even knew the moves her opponents didn''t. Fairy Eternity shook her head; these three didn''t even have the qualifications to compete for immortality in ancient times, they were too weak. Without the qualifications to compete for immortality, they were also unqualified to be her opponents. None of them are worthy, they all fall short compared to Yingtian Immortal and the others. Chapter 447 Chapter 447: Chapter 446 Deadlock Battle!_1 Fairy Eternity, unmatched in combat, exhibited no signs of fatigue even against the three opponents; on the contrary, the more she battled, the stronger she seemed, instilling terror in them. In the face of her Cultivation Level, the mountains seemed as feeble as blocks of tofu. Wu Youdao and the other two, their faces having collided with several mountain ranges, demonstrated a state of unyieldingness that barely faltered. Fairy Eternity reappeared behind them with an even faster pace, threw a series of punches, and sent them flying once again. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Like rag dolls, they were bounced off in all directions, not even having the luxury to stabilize their bodies. Space Defense! Wu Youdao was the first to stabilize his body, setting up a multi-layered space defense in the face of the onrushing Fairy Eternity C a protection magic artifact passed down through generations of Emperor Yu. These defense layers, varying in size and difficult to penetrate, are loaded with lethal traps; whoever falls into them is doomed, and exiting them alive would mean a narrow escape from death! Fairy Eternity glanced at the space defenses blocking her path, lightly advanced, and effortlessly passed through them all C a swift kick landed on Wu Youdao''s face. Her foot broke his neck instantly! How is this possible! Wu Youdao exclaimed in shock, even if Fairy Eternity had a masterly knowledge of spatial magic skills, she would never be able to traverse these layers of space. These layers of varied sizes were devised to prevent anyone from casting spatial magic skills to cross them. She just simultaneously cast Shrinking Ground Into Inches and Heaven and Earth in an Inch! Honourable Cang Lei, with his sharp perception, recognized Fairy Eternity''s tactics. He had, however, never heard of anyone who could cast these two top-grade spatial skills simultaneously! Not to mention the chilling panic that Wu Youdao and his allies felt at her onslaught C even the spectators, Qiu Jin''an and the man in the white hat, were taken aback. A display of such control while fighting against three opponents of equal caliber easily made Fairy Eternity an immortal. No wonder she is coined Dou of the Stars, the man in the white hat murmured. The strength Fairy Eternity demonstrated was even more formidable than the impression the name conveys. Qiu Jin''an looked at the man in the white hat, puzzled: Dou of the Stars? Not the combat Heavenly Honorable Dou? Dou as in ''beans''. clarified the man in the white hat, without revealing anything more. Fairy Eternity stretched leisurely. Having spent most of her time in the spiritual space, this was a good opportunity for her to stretch her muscles. I''ve had enough fun, it''s time to wrap this up. She fired three consecutive punches, embedding her understanding of spatial magic within them. These punches were inescapable; characters took the blows and could no longer support themselves. They fell from the sky, much like torn sacks. Cough, cough Wu Youdao coughed up fresh dark blood, his eyes filled with blood strands. Since his birth, he has been blessed with the Dragon and Tiger Dual Spirit and had led a life of ease. His extraordinary talent for Cultivation ensured everyone hailed him as a future great achiever C the practice of cultivation as simple as drinking water for him; he had never encountered a bottleneck in his practice. The only real challenge came in reaching the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, but that was it. He smoothly became the sixth Emperor Yu; his siblings didn''t even qualify to compete with him. After becoming an emperor, he realized the difficulties in Transcendence Tribulation Stage''s cultivation and struggled to find the ease he had enjoyed before. But his ambitions stretched far beyond the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. He wanted to become an Immortal. To reach that goal, he participated in the Imperial Teacher''s plan, fell into a long sleep, woke up after a hundred and eighty thousand years to vie for the opportunity to become an Immortal. Prior to becoming immortal, he had set his eyes on the power of State Destiny; a metamorphic product of the Dragon and Tiger Dual Spirit that held immense value for him and could come in handy in future battles for becoming an Immortal. While the Imperial Teacher wanted to decipher the State Destiny''s power, he wanted to possess it, thus the HanShui City project was conceived. As the ruler of Great Yu, retreat is not an option! Wu Youdao spat out a mouthful of dark blood, took another Semi-Immortal grade Great Pill, and his spirits soared once again. The Dragon and Tiger Dual Spirit, akin to a pair of civil and military officials, stood beside him! Honourable Cang Lei, lodged in the mountain gorge, looked even older as he puffed and panted for breath. Despite using most of his energy reserves to block Fairy Eternity''s punches, he still failed to stop her. All he could manage under the might of her punches was to spare his life. Honourable Cang Lei slowly closed his eyes, reminiscing about his life. When he was born, the country was still managed under the help of the first Imperial Teacher, he himself was born into a mid-tier influential family. His family''s ancestor was only a Cultivator in the Spirit Transformation Stage and due to his lowly birth, he was ignored in the family and suffered humiliation. Once, while he was up the mountains collecting herbs, he accidentally stumbled into a Secret Realm where he inherited the lineage of lightning magic spells. After receiving his inheritance, his predicament had only slightly improved. He had the inheritance, but lacked the resources. In order to obtain resources, he fought desperately, went through bloody battles, elevated himself, joined many forces, overcame countless impossible opponents, and finally achieved success and glory, trampling the family who looked down on him under his feet. Due to his reckless fighting when he was young and the incomplete inheritance of the Thunder Law he received, he consumed a lot of his lifespan, causing him to have a shorter lifespan than other cultivators at the Pass Tribulation stage. To extend his lifespan, he chose to fall into slumber, intending to abandon the chance to become an Immortal in other people''s struggles for immortality, and instead strive for the spiritual objects that prolong life. He didn''t care who would be the emperor, and who could become an Immortal. His participation in the opportunity at Hanshui City was merely because the Imperial Teacher promised to help him fight for the longevity spiritual objects. He never expected to encounter a powerful enemy and face the risk of death. Should he surrender? As Honourable Cang Lei gradually lost consciousness, remembrances of his hurried life flashed in his mind: fighting for the Foundation Establishment spiritual object, defeating his eldest cousin, joining the Assassin organization to comprehend the Golden Core, fighting and defeating three cultivators of the same stage in a row for successfully achieving the break core to reach Nascent, until he was out of strength No! Honourable Cang Lei abruptly opened his eyes. His entire life had been a relentless battle; opportunities were fought for, were killed for! So what if he was naturally restrained by powers? Certainly, he could still win! Kill! Looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar Yin Corpse Mountain Range, Honourable Wu Ji couldn''t help but sigh. He was the descendant of the legendary hermit Witch Clan. For stealing the clan''s secret technique, he was expelled from the clan after being stripped of his cultivation level and memory of the resurrection technique. Fortunately, he hadn''t completely forgotten everything. Fragments of the resurrection technique occasionally flashed in his mind. Relying on these fragments, he traveled through various tombs, cultivating using the surrounding environment, regaining his cultivation levels, and recalling the complete resurrection technique. To improve his realm, he caused a sizable wave of zombie attacks in Great Yu. The court captured him, but they didn''t execute him. Instead, they saw his talent and decided to cultivate it ambitiously. Under the court''s nurturing, his cultivation level gradually surpassed his peers and advanced to the Pass Tribulation stage. The first thing he did after breaking through to the Pass Tribulation stage was to attack the Witch Clan. He annihilated them to the last, obtaining a wealth of inheritance. The court provided him with the cultivation level for revenge, so he undoubtedly had to repay the court with his life. This was duty! His Majesty cannot die here, I''ll risk everything! A raging fire ignited in their eyes, ready to fight to death. Dragon Tiger Spirit, fight with me! Wu Youdao stomped on the Dragon Spirit under his feet, transforming the Tiger Spirit into an image tattooed on his back. The roaring of tigers echoed, his eyes changed: the left showed the dragon''s eye, the right the tiger''s. His body emitted an aura of wilderness. Forge with Cang Lei''s power, hammered a thousand times! The hearty Cang Lei struck Honourable Cang Lei, resulting in a thunder pattern on his forehead. Eeach of his hair strands stood up, lightning flashing at their tips. His body became young again, restoring the appearance of a strong man in his prime. He was burning his lifespan to regain his prime physical state! If even old Cang Lei is burning lifespan, I can''t lag behind. Witch Clan Secret Technique C Sacrificial Fist to Heaven! Honourable Wu Ji went berserk. No longer holding back, he roared to the heavens. An astonishing force descended from the sky, flowing into his body. Every cell in his body was glowing, filled to the brim with power! Let''s go together! All three of them struck at the same time, launching an all-out attack, using their strongest moves to pin Fairy Eternity down right there! Be careful! Qiu Jin''an warned aloud. Even he felt extremely dangerous from their desperate moves even just watching distantly from the sidelines, a cold sweat breaking on his forehead! The man in the white paper cap swallowed, worried whether Fairy Eternity could withstand this deadly attack! Bang bang bang Fairy Eternity used her Fairy Fist style, dealing every man a punch, directly reducing all three of them into a weakened state. All three collapsed to the ground, convulsing. What nonsense, scared this Fairy out of her wits. I thought you all had some form of powerful moves, she said. Chapter 448 Chapter 448: Chapter 447 The End of the Battle_1 Wu Youdao and the other two finally understood, the person before their eyes was an opponent they could not defeat. Not to mention defeat, from the start of the fight to now, it was impossible for them to even injure her. Heaven''s Court''s Supreme Heavenly Leader, extremely terrifying. Run! The three had already recognizied the truth, since they could not defeat her, then they''d escape and wait for another chance! The speed of a physical body was far slower than the speed of the spirit. All three were experienced fighters; they made the correct choice the first time separate their souls from their bodies and escape! Fortunately, our opponent is just a thought from an immortal, she can''t chase all three of us at the same time, and the power of the State Destiny is not convenient to move. If she wants to chase us, she must abandon the power of the State Destiny. If she abandons the power of the State Destiny, her power will decrease. Even if she catches up, she won''t be able to defeat us! The three were relieved and turned into beams of light to escape. Fairy Eternity watched as the three of them left, and then withdrew her gaze. When Governor Lv arrived at the scene after the battle was over, the only things left on the spot were three corpses and the masterless power of the State Destiny. Seeing this, he quickly used the Wild State Seal to retrieve the power of the State Destiny. Qiu Jin''an turned his head and bowed quickly: I just want to thank my fellow cultivator for his help, but I haven''t had time to ask where you are from? There was no one next to Qiu Jin''an, the man in the white paper cap had long since fled. What a good skill to flee. Has he gone, or has he escaped? Qiu Jin''an muttered to himself with narrowed eyes. The tactics the man had used during the fight had made him wonder. But after all, the man had come to their aid, so it wouldn''t be appropriate to fall out with him on the spot. Elder Gai and the others also hurried back to the Corpse Chasing Sect. Seeing the corpse of the Sect Leader, they howled and cried, tears falling like rain. Sect Leader, you died so miserably! We will definitely avenge you! The disciples'' eyes were also red, and they cried together. For a while, the whole Corpse Chasing Sect was filled with a sad atmosphere. Lu Yang and others also rushed to the Corpse Chasing Sect, seeing the three corpses of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. They then saw the sect members of the Corpse Chasing Sect crying sorrowfully, their fists clenched, veins throbbing in anger. Elder Gai, as the Grand Elder, now had to take on the duties of the Sect Leader in the leader''s absence. He turned around and comforted the mourners, Old Lu was a cheerful and optimistic person when he was alive. If he has a spirit in the sky, he would not want to see you like this. Everyone, smile to send him off one last time. Old Lu, rest assured, we will inherit your last wish and strengthen the Corpse Chasing Sect! Elder Gai chuckled softly, mourning for Lu Baqian. Elder Gai, you bastard, I''m dead and you''re making them laugh! Master Ru''s upper body rose stiffly, he glared at Elder Gai. This sudden change took everyone on the scene by surprise. Governor Lv, sensing danger, thought that Master Lu had resurrected and once again mobilized the power of the State Destiny. You batshit bastard! Don''t think I didn''t know that you''re still alive! Elder Gai laughed and cursed. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What the hell is going on? Governor Lv, not understanding the situation, saw Elder Gai''s reaction and seemed not to be surprised by Master Lu''s resurrection. Master Lu explained, This man must be the newly appointed Governor. I guess this is our first formal meeting. I''m Lu Baqian, the leader of Corpse Chasing Sect. Governor Lv courteously responded, but still did not understand what was going on. Governor Lv may not know, but our Corpse Chasing Sect and Seek Dao Sect have always had a friendly relationship. Although there''s the exception of Daoist Buyu, but on the whole, our two sects have a good relationship. Corpse Chasing Sect has a tradition. To show a friendly relationship, the high-ranking officials of Corpse Chasing Sect will make two Soul Lamps. One is kept in the Corpse Chasing Sect, the other is kept in Seek Dao Sect, in case something like today happens. Qiu Jin''an nodded in understanding, he had heard of this, so he had never doubted that something was wrong with the high-level officials of the Corpse Chasing Sect. It''s a habit of sects with friendly relationships. Their Five Elements Sect also has Soul Lamps of high-ranking officials from other sects. Lu Baqian continued, It''s just that I didn''t expect that the ancient cultivators would have some methods that we haven''t mastered, that could possess my body without destroying my spirit. After that Wu Ji took over my body, he feared that the Seek Dao Sect would notice, so he dared not extinguish my spirit. He just completely severed my soul from my body, sealed my spirit, and that''s how I was lucky enough to survive till now. At the same time, he could not obtain my memory. If he frequently communicated with Elder Gai and the others, he would expose himself. After he possessed me, he always announced to the outside world that he was in closed-door cultivation, only revealing himself once when making the Soul Dispersing Charm. Master Lu felt a chill, if not for Wu Ji being afraid of the Seek Dao Sect, he would have really died. So now you are a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator? Governor Lv remembered another thing. A disaster that turned into a blessing, not completely. My body is at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but when transcending the Tribulation, Wu Ji did it for me. My spirit realm is still the same as before. Now it is half a Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and it won''t be complete until my spirit realm improves in the future. But anyway, I am the first one in my generation to break through the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, right? Master Lu looked at Qiu Jin''an, thinking that he now had the highest realm in his generation. Do you have no shame? Qiu Jin''an looked with disgust at Master Lu. No wonder he could get along well with the Seek Dao Sect. Don''t care about shame, just say that I went through life and death, survived, and became a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator. Master Lu was unabashed, without any hints of embarrassment. Qiu Jin''an was tongue-tied, what Lu Baqian said seemed to be true after all. Just as Lu Yang was watching the dispute between the Unification and Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivators with great interest, Fairy Eternity returned to the Spiritual Space. Phew, this fairy is exhausted. How was it? Was this fairy cool just now? Fairy Eternity held up a thumbs-up, the corners of her mouth turned upwards revealing a bright smile. Very cool, Fairy is reliable But I want to ask you about these three people behind you? Lu Yang focused his eyes on the three people behind Fairy Eternity. There stood three spirits who were very familiar. They had just met: Wu Youdao, Honourable Cang Lei, and Honourable Wu Ji. The three Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivators were ashen. They never thought that the controller of the power of the State Destiny was not a strand of Immortal thought, but a complete Immortal Divine Soul. In front of the Divine Soul of an Immortal, they had no chance to escape! What happened to it only being a thought of an Immortal? These three are spoils of war. As a guest official of the Seek Dao Sect, it''s justified for me to capture a few people for the sect and exchange them for contribution points, right? Fairy Eternity counted on her fingers, her mind ticking over rapidly with intricate plans. Previously, she captured an ancient Unification Stage cultivator and redeemed three days of Sect Leader experience voucher. How many good things could be exchanged for capturing three Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators this time? Lu Yang''s face darkened, it reminded him of not so sweet memories. The three Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators listened to the conversation between the two, their hearts were shocked. So strong a fairy was in fact just a guest cultivator of the Seek Dao Sect. How deep is the talent pool of Seek Dao Sect? The Imperial Teacher underestimated the fighting power of the Seek Dao Sect! But why is this Supreme Heavenly Leader''s behavior now completely different from during the battle? Lu Yang was also curious and asked the same question as the three Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators. Fairy Eternity then revealed another ancient secret. The Yingtian Immortal once said, maintaining prestige to outsiders is a necessary skill for fairies. Chapter 449 Chapter 449: Chapter 448 Grand Elder: What haven''t I seen in this world?_1 Lu Yang''s spiritual space was very vibrant, housing five individuals who were all world-class powerhouses: an ancient Immortal, three Transcendance Tribulation Stage Great Cultivators, and a Golden Dan Dignity. Lu Yang felt that the number of people in his spiritual space was too many, was it not? Moreover, this so-called spiritual space of his, decorated by Fairy Eternity, appeared pink and tender, nothing like a spiritual space belonging to the grand men. At present, Fairy Eternity, as the mistress of the spiritual space, was lecturing the three prisoners. You three sit tight, behave yourselves. This place is my territory and the lad named Lu Yang is the second-in-command of the Eternity lineage. Treat him as you would treat me. Did you get it?! Fairy Eternity stood with her hands on her hips, pointing and directing like a spoiled young lady. Wu Youdao and the other two, as transcendence tribulation stages, often enjoyed endless wealth and honour. Their food, clothing, housing and transportation all belonged to the topmost quality. Especially Wu Youdao, who was the sixth Emperor Yu, and was the second strongest among all past Emperor Yus. During his time as Emperor Yu, he stood at the pinnacle of the power pyramid. Nothing like his current state where he was confined within a narrow spiritual space, kneeling on the ground, and being lectured. The three exchanged glances, the bitterness apparent in their eyes. Even Wu Youdao had lost his former arrogance. They were no match, and there was nothing they could do about it. After all, they were just in transcendence tribulation stage, having chosen to awaken at this time point after sleeping for 180,000 years with the purpose of becoming immortals, if you contrast them with Fairy Eternity, who had long become an Immortal, the gap between them was utterly immeasurable. Also, who was this supreme revered one? The three racked their brains yet couldn''t match Fairy Eternity with any of the Four Immortals of the Ancients. Lu Yang confidently exited his spiritual space. With Fairy Eternity there, the three Transcendence Tribulation stages couldn''t create any disturbance within the spiritual space. Even at the same realm, a single person could suppress three individuals, not to mention the fact that she was now in a higher realm. In the outside world, Sect Leader Lu was still alive and well, much to everyone''s delight. Qiu Jin''an and Governor Lv were still regretting that they didn''t catch Wu Youdao and the others. They were completely unaware that the three were currently imprisoned in Lu Yang''s mind. It''s a pity about Wu Youdao and the other two. If we could have caught them, it surely would have been a great achievement. Don''t be dissatisfied. The State Destiny is safe, and Hanshui City unscathed. This is already a fortunate outcome. Lu Yang once pondered why Fairy Eternity would not directly capture the three to give to Qiu Jin''an when instead, she went through the trouble of pretending to let them escape, then captured them back into the spiritual space. There could possibly be three reasons. One could be that the capabilities of Qiu Jin''an and the others were limited and might not necessarily be able to restrain Wu Youdao''s three transcendence tribulation stages. Second is that it might expose the identity of Fairy Eternity. Thirdly, why let the good things flow to others? Giving it to Governor Lv and Qiu Jin''an might not be as beneficial as giving it to the Seek Dao Sect, at the same time it could also earn some contributions points. Considering Fairy Eternity''s personality, she might have only considered the third point. Qiu Jin''an noticed Meng Jingzhou in the crowd and beckoned him over. As I mentioned before when I borrowed your body, I would teach you a Five Elements magic skill in exchange. Once you''ve got time, come to the Five Elements Sect to learn. Initially, Qiu Jin''an planned to borrow Meng Jingzhou''s body, to give Ba the Second a punch and then take Meng Jingzhou with him in order to fulfill the promise. However, unexpected events occurred so fast with the causality backlash, the trip to the Wild State and the chaos caused by the Great Yu cultivators. It wasn''t until now that things finally settled down. Now the great battle is over, but there are still many things that need to be finished, such as dealing with the lingering ghosts in the city, checking if there are other Great Yu cultivators hiding in the city, calming the public''s emotions and so on. Qiu Jin''an needs to stay here temporarily to help Governor Lv handle them. During the previous battle, Fairy Eternity had revealed her astounding power, destroying the Yin Corpse Mountain Range. The Corpse Chasing Sect''s headquarters was gone, and the Yin energy that had accumulated for tens of thousands of years had also completely vanished. However, with Lu Baqian, a mere dabbler in the tribulation stage, the Corpse Chasing Sect would quickly recover its previous glory. In terms of language logic, half-step tribulation stage and dabbler in the tribulation stage actually have the same meaning. Once Meng Jingzhou''s causality backlash was lifted and the purpose of their trip to the Wild State was achieved, Lu Yang and the other two bid farewell to Zhao Po, got on their carriage and returned to the Seek Dao Sect. Before Lu Yang left, a Great Power arrived at Hanshui City. He was followed by a large contingent of troops, gallant and strict commanders who flew in the sky, all at the Golden Core Stage. These were the troops stationed at the border of Great Xia and Golden Buddha Kingdom. After the {rule} was broken, the old general at the tribulation stage immediately sensed something unusual about Hanshui City. He mobilized his troops and rushed to Hanshui City. But he was still a step too late. Fairy Eternity had already quietly handled the situation. Earlier there were too many people and I didn''t dare to ask, but was it the Eternity Fairy in your body who launched that attack? Meng Jingzhou finally couldn''t hold back his curiosity. After holding it in for so long, he finally asked. Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, and old horse witnessed firsthand how Lu Yang brought Fairy Eternity back to life. There was no one else around. She did it. Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu gasped in surprise. They personally saw how Fairy Eternity, with the initial power of passing the Tribulation, beat Wu Youdao and his companions like they were nothing. Unrivaled at the same level indeed. Meng Jingzhou never expected Fairy Eternity''s fighting strength to be so formidable. He looked at Lu Yang with envy. With an Immortal guiding him internally, it''s no wonder Lu Yang''s combat strength is so terrifying. It must be the result of the Immortal''s instructions. Not only did she defeat those three Great Yu cultivators, the Fairy also captured their souls and stored them in my brain! Lu Yang pointed to his own head. Just as Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu were about to gasp again, their bodies swayed and they staggered. The carriage which had been running steadily suddenly started shaking violently. Meng Jingzhou sticks his head out, only to see the old horse acting abnormally. Using its space magic skill, it dashed rapidly as if it couldn''t wait to reach the Seek Dao Sect. The old horse had to hurry. It was afraid carrying not only three Golden Core Stage youths but also the souls of three Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators. Shouldn''t they rush back? Running as fast as the old horse could carry them, the three of them returned to the Seek Dao Sect in the shortest time. The old horse then heaved a sigh of relief, feeling safe at last. You two go ahead, and I will proceed to the Task Hall first. I need to report this matter to Elder Brother Dai. Lu Yang said goodbye to Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu before heading to the Task Hall. Upon arriving at the Task Hall, Lu Yang politely inquired the Senior Sister at the reception desk. He recognized this Senior Sister; she was one who was ever in the queue against him. Senior Sister Tang, is Elder Brother Dai around? I have gained something during my recent outing and I wish to report it to Elder Brother Dai. Elder Brother Dai is not here, but the Grand Elder happens to be around. You can also share your gains with him. Then Lu Yang remembered, Elder Brother Dai was temporarily replacing the Grand Elder in overseeing the Task Hall. The person in charge of the Task Hall was actually the Grand Elder. Alright. Before Elder Brother Dai left, he mentioned that Senior Brother Lu could directly proceed in case he has any issues. Lu Yang nodded, thanked Senior Sister Tang, and went deep into the Task Hall, a place he was familiar with. The Grand Elder finally returned to the Task Hall after a long time, sorting out all kinds of intelligence relationships, assessing task levels and danger, and judging future trends. Ah, Little Dai doesn''t know to appreciate my old self. The Grand Elder lamented while rubbing the corners of his eyes, lying back in his chair to rest. Grand Elder, are you there? A knock on the door was heard from Lu Yang. Oh, it''s Lu Yang. Come on in. The Grand Elder straightened up, paying attention to his personal image. He remembered Dai Bufan''s instructions before leaving. ''Master, be careful with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou when you''re monitoring the Task Hall. If they report something to you, it''s sure to be a big deal. Don''t be surprised then.'' Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Grand Elder chuckled at this, unconcerned. He knew about what Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were doing: infiltrating the Eternity Sect, dealing with the Eternity Sect, establishing the Heavenly Court, and deceiving the Nine Nether Sect. Little Dai was still too young and hadn''t seen much of the world yet. He was already surprised by these matters. He was a top cultivator close to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, the strongest below that stage. He had seen all kinds of events and could handle any big incident. Lu Yang, I heard from the others that you went to the Wild State. And now you''re back. What happened? The Grand Elder leisurely sipped his tea, appearing indifferent. Well, I captured the souls of three Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators in the Wild State. They''re now confined in my brain. Pff Chapter 450 Chapter 450: Chapter 449, If the Eldest Senior Sister is so strong, how powerful must Lu Yang''s master be?_1 Lu Yang wiped the tea from his face, looking innocently at the Grand Elder, Grand Elder, what''s wrong with you? The Grand Elder looked at Lu Yang as though he were seeing a ghost, wondering if his hearing had become poor due to his old age. Having lived for over two thousand years and being the eldest brother of the Nine Sons of the Seek Dao Sect, as well as a Half Step Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator, this was the first time he''d encountered this situation. To his knowledge, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had only gone to Wild State, perhaps accompanied by the Great Demon King Dragon Horse at most. Not to mention such a lineup, even if it was ten times stronger, it wouldn''t be possible to capture the spirits of three cultivators at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Who did you catch? Wu Youdao, Venerable Thunder, Venerable Wu Ji. Lu Yang enumerated to the Grand Elder with his fingers. The Grand Elder drew in a breath of tea. These three individuals were all famous Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators under the Great Yu Dynasty, especially Wu Youdao, born with features of imperial dragons and tigers, always praised by Great Yu''s historians. Old horse ran too fast, we arrived first, I think you haven''t heard the news yet, Grand Elder. This trip to Wild State was extremely dangerous, we almost lost our lives there, really treacherous. The Grand Elder gave a sideways glance to Lu Yang. By ''extremely treacherous'', do you mean you managed to capture all three of them? First tell me clearly how you managed to capture these three Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators? Lu Yang spoke with a mysterious air, Grand Elder, there''s no outsider here, we''re both from Heaven''s Court, I won''t hide it from you. We, in Heaven''s Court, have a big shot, the Supreme Sky Lord of the Ancient Heavenly Court, Bean Sky Lord! I captured these three Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators, all thanks to the intervention of Bean Sky Lord! The Grand Elder looked stunned for a moment, then revealed an understanding smile. It seemed that Fairy Yun Zhi had made her move. Although Martial Nephew Yun''s position in the Heaven''s Court is that of a Master, it does not prevent her from having multiple identities. For example, she is not only the Eldest Senior Sister among the disciples, but also the Acting Sect Leader. Alright, alright. Since it''s Martial Nephew Yun''s matter, you go talk to her about it. The Grand Elder threw Lu Yang out of the Task Hall. Lu Yang shook his head helplessly and said to Fairy Eternity, See, I told you, this matter will definitely need Senior Sister''s intervention. You wanted to skip Senior Sister and directly exchange contribution points at the Task Hall; that''s impossible. Alright. Fairy Eternity drooped her head in low spirits. Just as Qiu Jin''an had mentioned, the Eldest Senior Sister had already completed the procedures for releasing their master from prison and has returned to the sect. When Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, the Eldest Senior Sister was still in her usual ethereal posture, sitting cross-legged on the peak of the mountain, her eyes containing countless stars, inscrutable. Just by looking from a distance, one could feel an immense pressure. When Wu Youdao and the other two saw this scene, their scalp tingled. Lu Yang couldn''t understand the significance of the scene, but they, being Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators, knew what it meant. Because they knew, they felt fear from the bottom of their hearts. In the times of Great Yu, the stars in the sky were all remaining images left from ancient times; the real stars were almost nonexistent. Because of this, when Wu Youdao and the others woke from their sleep, they quickly noticed something unusual in the starry sky. The originally residual stars were silently filled by someone, and there was no record of it. What kind of mighty power was that? And what realm was needed to achieve such a thing? They had always wanted to know who was responsible for the stars in the sky shining brightly again, and now they finally knew. They would rather not have known. Senior Sister, I''m back, said Lu Yang, seeming to be very honest in front of his Senior Sister. He''s calling that immortal Senior Sister? Venerable Thunder exclaimed incredulously, losing his composure. The other two had somewhat similar reactions. This woman is actually Lu Yang''s Senior Sister? Then how strong should Lu Yang''s master be? Seek Dao Sect seems truly terrifying. You''re back? The Senior Sister stood up, a star flashed within her icy eyes, disappearing instantly as if it had never been there, and she calmly looked at Lu Yang. What''s the situation with the three Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators within you? The Senior Sister casually swept a glance, noticing that Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space was bustling with activity. Alright, all of you, come out. Fairy Eternity pulled all three out. The three Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators were not much different from chicks in Fairy Eternity''s hands. The cultivation foundation is quite average, unlikely to become immortals. Tell me why is that? Currently, the Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators were all acquainted by the Senior Sister, even visited personally for teaching. She didn''t recognize these three men, obviously they were cultivators from ancient times. To the Senior Sister, the bases of these three were average and unlikely to become immortals. Lu Yang appropriately glossed over his luck in love affairs and only told how he had gone to the Corpse Chasing Sect and discovered a ghost in Hanshui City. He encountered Huang Ming a cultivator at the Unification stage from the Great Yu era who had to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation when he went to kill these ghosts. He was then attacked by Mong Tian and was saved by Qiu Jin''an. Mong Tian and Huang Ming ran away, I couldn''t catch them yet. Wu Youdao made his presence with an expression of wanting to execute the plan ahead of time as though the information has been leaked. Wu Youdao: So it wasn''t you who caught Mong Tian and Huang Ming! Venerable Thunder and Wu Ji looked at Wu Youdao resentfully why did you have to jump out in such a hurry? Their original plan was to wait for Wu Ji to succeed in Pass Tribulation, activate the great formation, and seize the power of State Destiny. Although according to the original plan, the result would still have been Fairy Eternity using the power of State Destiny to give them all a good beating. Lu Yang continued to talk about the battle between Wu Youdao''s party and Governor Lv''s party. He emphasized the fact that Master Ru was possessed and the man with a white paper hat who came to help was suspected to be the Master of Nine Nether Sect. Possessed Master Ru? The Senior Sister''s eyes narrowed slightly, causing ripples in the air. The soul of Wu Ji trembled as if being watched by an extremely terrifying existence and unable to escape. When the Senior Sister went to the Corpse Chasing Sect for learning exchange, she primarily sought Master Ru''s advice on the art of controlling corpses. Master Ru''s Soul Lamp hasn''t extinguished. It seems he kept this in mind and did not completely possess. However, it''s still unforgivable. The Senior Sister stepped forward, indifferently placing her hand on Wu Ji''s head. Wu Ji screamed in agony, chilling one to the bone. It was as if his soul was forcibly torn apart, his consciousness rapidly dissipating. Why can''t I see you guys anymore? Why can''t I see you? Wu Ji''s vision turned black, staggered with his hands reaching out blindly, he could not see anything. Wu Ji, you Venerable Thunder wanted to speak but stopped, intending to say it wasn''t them who disappeared, but Wu Ji who had lost the ability to perceive the outside world. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is anyone speaking? Speak louder, I can''t hear. Wu Ji lost his hearing. As Wu Ji''s consciousness dissipated, his mouth mumbled incomprehensible words and he fell to the ground. His soul was cleansed completely and from then on, there would never be a person named Wu Ji on this earth. Use it as a Spirit Device. The Senior Sister threw Wu Ji aside and looked at the trembling Wu Youdao and Venerable Thunder. To make a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator into a Spirit Device, even a Transcendence Level magic artifact may not necessarily have a spirit as powerful. The soul of a cultivator being refined into a Spirit Device is just a step away from soul destruction in its severity. If you two have anything to hide, you will also be refined into Spirit Devices. Chapter 451 Chapter 451: Chapter 450: Great Yu''s Plan_1 Wu Youdao gritted his teeth, struggling in his heart. He, the lofty sixth Emperor Yu, the one destined to vanquish Great Xia and restore the glory of Great Yu, should not have let out a word only due to a threat! Having seen and caused bloodshed as an emperor, he was not to be frightened by a mere spirit device! Just as Wu Youdao was about to speak his mind, he heard Lu Yang, lost in thought, say: They often say history is written by victors. Seek Dao Sect has always been on friendly terms with the imperial court. We can negotiate with the scribes and add some artistic flourishes to your narrative. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If you cooperate, we will write that you chose to die rather than surrender. Despite brutal tortures, you did not leak a single piece of intelligence, a most noble spirit. Even Emperor Xia would then commend you as a wise ruler, possessing the qualities of an Immortal. Unfortunately, you were born in the wrong era. Had you continued ruling in Great Yu, you could have brought it to an even greater prosperity. Your talents are no less than your ancestor, the First Emperor Yu. On the contrary, if you refuse to speak, we will write that you wept bitterly after being captured, begging for your life. You would admit the legitimacy of Great Xia and concede that the Great Yu dynasty is inferior to Great Xia. Moreover, we would portray you as having led a leisurely life in Seek Dao Sect, enjoying fine wines and foods every day. I will confess everything. Upon hearing these words, Wu Youdao promptly said in cold sweat. Having failed and been captured, he could no longer control his own fate, let alone becoming an Immortal. The only remaining thing he cared for now was his reputation. According to Lu Yang, it would be even more unbearable than the dispersal of his soul. He would be laughed at and despised, infamous for eternity. Wu Youdao glared hatefully at Lu Yang, who simply ignored him without feeling any guilt. Elder Sister frowned at Lu Yang, it was beyond her expectation that such a method was available. She had planned to torture the confessors with old methods. Elder Sister lifted her jade hand, and the golden bell on her wrist jingled, raising a curtain of light that separated Wu Youdao and Venerable Thunder, preparing for separate interrogations. What''s your plan in the Wild State? The Imperial Teacher and II mean, he told me the State Destiny power of Great Xia was the key to obstructing their rise. He needed to fully understand the influence of the State Destiny on Great Xia to devise a plan to steal the State Destiny power of Wild State. After the research was completed, we would use the State Destiny power to nurture my Dragon-Tiger Vitality, which would significantly enhance my chance of becoming an Immortal in the future. How is Great Yu planning to rise up? Only the first Imperial Teacher knows the whole picture of our rise-up plan. The second Imperial Teacher and I knew only part of it. However, ever since I woke up, I''ve never met the legendary first Imperial Teacher; only the second Imperial Teacher and I have been plotting together. The first Imperial Teacher had disappeared before the birth of Wu Youdao. For Wu Youdao, the first Imperial Teacher was like an entity of legends. The plan that the Imperial Teacher and I have devised is to ally ourselves with the Demon Territory, Sea Clan and the demonic sect. When the Great Era truly arrived, we would coordinate an internal and external attack on Great Xia to seize power. Then, I would crown myself as Emperor Yu. Fairy Eternity felt a sense of dj vu from the first half of the plan Wu Youdao had divulged, as if she had heard it before. Lu Yang fell into contemplation. Wu Youdao''s plan was rather roughly made, more like a general idea. It seemed that the real plan was formulated by the two Imperial Teachers. According to historical records, during the early stage of Great Yu, Emperor Yu and his Imperial Teacher were closely allied. The Imperial Teacher was blessed with the talent to govern the world, provided strategic advice for Emperor Yu, and Emperor Yu was open to changes. Their strengths were complementary and together, they brought prosperity to the Great Yu dynasty. Not all Emperors Yu were necessarily talented rulers, like Wu Youdao, who had a high cultivation level but lacked the skills to govern a nation. Who will be the Emperor Yu after you? The first Emperor Yu was the strongest person in Great Yu dynasty. According to historical records, he fought in all corners of the land and finally overthrew Great Qian, unifying the world and establishing the Great Yu dynasty. He reigned for three thousand years, but due to long-term warfare, his concealed internal injuries finally broke out and he died of his illnesses. Lu Yang remained skeptical about this narrative. Thoroughly in contact with the powerhouses, as the strongest of the Great Yu dynasty, how could the first Emperor Yu have died so simply? My ancestor is really dead. When I took over as Emperor Yu, I even offered sacrifice to his body. Wu Youdao stated with determination. If the first Emperor Yu was not dead, he would not have agreed to the plan of the Imperial Teacher. With the first Emperor Yu still alive, it would be impossible for him to become the new Emperor Yu and get the opportunity to become an Immortal. How many of you are currently revived and what is their cultivation level? In total, there are thirty-two Unification-stage practitioners and seven are at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Yang frowned, this number was considerably higher than what Heavenly Calamity Sovereign had confessed, who had only mentioned two practitioners at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. It seems that Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, who had reached the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation, held an insignificant role in the plan of the Great Yu dynasty. If someone at the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation was considered insignificant, the power of Great Yu, hidden in the darkness, must be rather terrifying. What are the specific realms of the seven at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? There are three at the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation, two at the mid-stage, and two at the late stage. The latter four are still in slumber, and I don''t know if there are other practitioners at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Yang reflected upon those he had met from Great Yu dynasty who were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage: Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, Venerable Thunder, and Wu Ji C just the three he had learned from early Transcendance Tribulation stage practitioners. Where are the four practitioners at the mid and later stages of Transcendance Tribulation hibernating? Only the Imperial Teacher knows, I do not. What are the realms of the two Imperial Teachers? Nobody knows the realm of the first Imperial Teacher. I''d asked several practitioners who had met him, some said he was only a half-step away from becoming an Immortal, while others claimed that he had already achieved the Dao Fruit and advanced to the Immortal Realm. The second Imperial Teacher is a Semi-Immortal level practitioner. When Wu Youdao mentioned the first Imperial Teacher''s advancement to the Immortal Realm, admiration shone in his eyes. Lu Yang, however, was a lot calmer. When talking about Immortals, all he could think of was Fairy Eternity and the four unfortunate souls. He had no admiration whatsoever for Immortals. The so-called Semi-Immortal-level Practitioner was a Transcendance Tribulation-stage cultivator with the rudimentary form of Dao Fruit. Lu Yang only knew one Semi-Immortal-level cultivator, the third master of the Immortal Eternity lineage, Immortal Eternity himself. If your plan for Wild State is successful, what will the next step be? Those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage will take action and use the ''rule'' to envelop a city in Ji State, in an attempt to turn its inhabitants into subjects of Great Yu using this rule. Which city? We will select randomly. Elder Sister repeated her question to Venerable Thunder, who had far less information than Wu Youdao. However, as corroborating evidence, it was already sufficient. Elder Sister felt it was necessary to share the information provided by Wu Youdao with the imperial court and the other Four Great Immortal Sects, especially regarding the matter in Ji State. They had to be fully prepared. She bound Wu Ji, who had been thoroughly refined, with chains, and handed one end of the chain to Lu Yang. I will take these two to Captive Peak and then head to the Imperial City. You give Wu Ji''s soul to Fifth Elder. As Fairy Eternity watched Elder Sister''s retreating figure, she snapped back to reality, Oh, I forgot about the contribution! Chapter 452 Chapter 452: Chapter 451: The Master of the Nine Nether Sect, Mu Baiyi_1 The Eldest Senior Sister arrived at Captive Peak, and the child Grandmaster was stunned at seeing two souls at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. How much time has passed, and there are again two souls at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Calculate the time, capture four Transcendance Tribulation Stage souls a year, and in a few years, he would not be able to suppress Captive Peak. His strength was not weak, but he couldn''t withstand the imprisonment of so many Transcendance Tribulation Stage souls, no one could suppress it. It''s actually three. One was refined into a Spirit Device by me. These three were all encountered by Junior Brother when he went out. Child Grandmaster twitched, his disciple was more troublesome than Buyu. This is just the Golden Core Stage, how can he cope in the future? I can''t live in peace even after retirement. The child Grandmaster sighed, he retired early, leaving the burden to Daoist Buyu and the other nine, he was too tired. There were quite a few outstanding talents in the Seek Dao Sect of that generation, and the nine most outstanding people were known as the Nine Sons of the Seek Dao Sect, considered as the hope of the sect. Surprisingly, these nine people were all his disciples. When he was the Sect Leader, he had to clean up the mess these guys made every day. Thanks to him, he had got to know the high levels of the Cultivation World. He cultivated hard to reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, just to teach these little bastards a lesson. Otherwise, as a master, seeing these little bastards making troubles, he couldn''t overcome them, wouldn''t he be suffocated? I knew it from the beginning, I would have swapped with Junior Brother, he would come to Captive Peak, and I would be in Scripture Pavilion. The child Grandmaster sighed while locked Wu Youdao and Venerable Thunder. Lu Yang swaggered around the Seek Dao Sect with Wu Ji''s soul in his hand, looking very provocative. Luckily, he reached Hundred Refinement Peak without being beaten up. He saw Li Haoran confronting Qin Yanyan. Qin Yanyan''s body turned into a puff of white smoke, ethereal and elusive. The smoke hid the talismans which could stealthily strike at Li Haoran. Li Haoran was not a passive defender, he took off his wig and spun it wildly to scatter the white smoke. The father and daughter were at a standstill. Pill of Mist and White Cloud? Lu Yang recognized Qin Yanyan''s Golden Core. It was a first-grade Golden Core. This kind of Golden Core allowed cultivators to turn into mist, formless, excellent for both combat defenses and escape. No wonder Li Haoran spent so much time cultivating with his ex-daughter. You have successfully formed the core, congratulations. Lu Yang laughed, and the father and daughter also noticed Lu Yang''s arrival and stopped their magic duel. Senior Brother Lu, why are you here? Li Haoran didn''t know about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s trip to Wild State. He felt a bit uncomfortable as he hadn''t seen the two for a month. Being backfired by causality was not a glorious thing, Meng Jingzhou would naturally keep it a secret. Seek Dao Sect disciples only knew that Qiu Jin''an ambushed the sect, but they were all unaware of the cause and effect. Oh, Old Meng and I went to Wild state and captured a soul at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Eldest Senior Sister asked me to deliver it to Fifth Elder. Lu Yang casually lifted the chain in his hand, speaking as carelessly as if he had brought back some souvenirs for his neighbors after a trip. Even father and daughter who were almost accustomed to Lu Yang''s luck didn''t know how they should react. Was a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Soul something like cabbage that he could come across anytime, anywhere? Master is at the top of the mountain refining. Li Haoran pointed out the way for Lu Yang. Alright, I''ll go and be back. There''s also something I want to ask you about. Li Haoran was confused. Lu Yang arrived at the peak and saw the Fifth Elder staring pensively at a pot, his brow furrowed as he looked troubled. Fifth Elder, what are you doing? Our Heaven''s Court relies on the Automatic Skewer Formation and our cooperation with the Nine Nether Sect, right? I was wondering if we could refine a magic artifact that can automatically stir-fry vegetables. Have you succeeded? Not quite successful. I''ve encountered many problems. For instance, this pot has too much attacking power. I really don''t know what the problem is forget it. What brought you here a Transcendance Tribulation Stage soul?! The Fifth Elder snapped out of his stupor and turned to the soul of the Wu Ji in Lu Yang''s hands. His eyes lit up, more excited than seeing his wife. He rubbed his hands and grinned, his smile stretching from ear to ear. Eldest Senior Sister asked me to give it to you. She said it can be used as a Spirit Device. I knew it! The Fifth Elder took the chain, treasuring it like a prized possession. With the soul of a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, he had the confidence to refine a Transcendance Tribulation Stage magic artifact. It was a precious experience and this process would greatly help improve his refining skills. The Fifth Elder tossed aside his automatic stir-frying pot. Given the opportunity to refine a Transcendance Tribulation Stage magic artifact, who would bother with an automatic stir-frying pot? After saying goodbye to the Fifth Elder, who was already lost in his thoughts, Lu Yang went down the mountain and found Li Haoran, explaining his purpose. I encountered a person from the Nine Nether Sect in the Wild State. Do you recognize him? Lu Yang used his magic power to create the illusion of a man with a white paper hat. Mu Baiyi? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this man called Mu Baiyi? Undoubtedly, it''s Mu Baiyi. In Qin Haoran''s memory, he''s one of the top four vice-leaders of the Nine Nether Sect, and the youngest among them. Now he is the head of the Nine Nether Sect. If Lu Yang was unsure about whether Mu Baiyi was the leader before, after the battle in Hanshui City, judging from the power that Mu Baiyi demonstrated, he definitely was the head of the sect. He became the head of the sect? Li Haoran was slightly surprised. Comparing the qualifications and cultivation level, Mu Baiyi wasn''t exceptional. Shi Huagu had a higher chance of becoming the head of the sect than Mu Baiyi. He must have made some promises, like building Fengdu or something. Li Haoran speculated. Mu Baiyi had no advantage in all aspects. The only possibility was that he promised to build Fengdu after becoming the head, so the neutral faction would lean toward him. That''s not right either. The Nine Nether Sect is so poor, and Qin Haoran is constantly chased by creditors. Where would they get the money to build Fengdu? Li Haoran was utterly baffled. Mu Baiyi excels at the Art of Transformation and Clone technique. He can change into any man or woman, old or young. Mu Baiyi said that when he was young and studying in the sect, his fellow brothers didn''t like to go to the lecture hall. They preferred to cultivate on their own. But since the lecture hall elder often makes check-calls, his brothers would ask Mu Baiyi to holler for them which earned him spirit stones. Mu Baiyi agreed to it because he came from a poor background and lacked spirit stones. Mu Baiyi took his tasks seriously, so he wouldn''t be discovered, he learnt the Arts of Transformation and Clone. He used these two magic skills when he hollered for his brothers. Then why didn''t he continue studying in the sect and instead joined the Nine Nether sect? Lu Yang was curious, Was he discovered doing proxy check-calls and got expelled from the sect? Who would leave a sect to join a demonic one? That''s not the case, the sect was dissolved later. Dissolved? Lu Yang was even more puzzled. Why would they just dissolve the sect out of the blue? The sect was unique. There were plenty of disciples attending the lecture hall regularly, and the rate of check-calls was one hundred percent. But the end-of-term evaluation was pitifully bad, except for Mu Baiyi who stood out. The sect felt that they couldn''t teach effectively, which led to them not wanting to lead the disciples astray, which resulted in the sect dissolving. Lu Yang: Chapter 453 Chapter 453: 452 This Heaven''s Court could very likely be the new demonic sect!_1 Great Xia Imperial Palace. Emperor Xia dismissed his eunuchs and palace maids for a meeting with the Five Great Immortal Sects. In the vast palace, only six people remained, making the space feel empty. Fellow Daoist Yun, it''s been a while. You flatter me. Fellow Daoist Qiu, I heard that you were involved in the whole affair at Hanshui City? I was fortunate enough to survive. After they all made their courteous exchanges, only the abbot of the Suspension Temple remained silent, busy practicing his Silent Zen. Seeing that everyone had assembled, Emperor Xia laid out the topic for the day: You all must be aware of the situation concerning Hanshui City. If it hadn''t been for the unforeseen intervention of a certain individual, Great Yu likely would have secured the State Destiny. Originally, Yun Zhi had intended to call for a meeting of the Righteous Path. However, upon hearing the news about Hanshui City, Emperor Xia preemptively summoned the five cultivators to the palace. In the end, the result was the same. Emperor Xia looked frustrated. Losing the State Destiny was a matter of immense concern. His ancestors likely would need to step in to recover it, which would disrupt all future plans. Old Qiu. You were at Hanshui City, so you saw it all. Describe what happened, commanded the Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect. A burly man, there were hints of tattoos on his neck, wrists, and ankles. These were indications that his body was inscribed with War Patterns C a sign of mastery in the art of War Pattern cultivation. Qiu Jin''an had already addressed the aftermath at Hanshui City, and so had come to the palace to discuss it further. My presence in Hanshui City was purely accidental. I was cursed by an evildoer and needed the power of State Destiny to break it, so I traveled to the nearest placeHanshui Cityto seek assistance. At the time, Hanshui City was haunted by disasters, which were caused by a cultivator from Great Yu, although no one could tell at the time. Subsequently, Wu Youdao appeared and used the power of the Transcendance Tribulation stage to seal off the information about Hanshui City, creating havoc inside the city walls. Wu Youdao, you mean the sixth Emperor Yu? A woman, the Palace Master Luo Hongxia from the Laurel Fairy Palace, interrupted Qiu Jin''an''s recounting. Yes, he is the one. He has the look of an emperor, and utilized Dragon and Tiger Qi in combat. He was very difficult to deal with. Only by teaming up with Governor Lv, were we able to hold him off. While we were engaged in a stalemate, a man wearing a white paper hat appeared. His combat power was not much different from mine. On par with you? The Sect Leader of Prison Suppressing Sect was slightly surprised. He knew Qiu Jin''an''s strength and understood that anyone on par with Qiu Jin''an could not be a nobody. Even though the stranger did not reveal his identity, his style of combat resembled that of someone from the Nine Nether Sect. The only person in Nine Nether who could match me, could only be their Master! Afterwards, I investigated him and found he had been committing various offences throughout Wild State during the last few years. He used a Clone Technique to commit his crimes, hiding his true cultivation level, which led the government offices of Wild State to underestimate him. When the three of us were about to defeat Wu Youdao, Venerable Thunder appeared. To add to our despair, the Corpse Chasing Sect Leader had been possessed by Wu Ji, putting Hanshui City at risk from the threat of three powerful cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation stage. Wu Ji even used the Corpse Chasing Sect Leader''s identity and the Great Seal of Wild State to temporarily strip Governor Lv of his control over the State Destiny. Just as I was preparing to defy them at the risk of my own life, a mysterious female cultivator appeared. Her true form and strength were unknown, but she claimed herself to be the Supreme Celestial Master of Heaven''s Court, Dou Tianzun, whom, with the power of the unclaimed State Destiny, was able to stand against the three of them and crush Wu Youdao''s trio! Regrettably, Wu Youdao''s trio managed to escape. Although he had already heard about the situation from Governor Lv, Emperor Xia was still astonished as he listened to Qiu Jin''an''s recounting. The woman who could overpower three opponents at once suggested that Dou Tianzun''s real power level was far beyond that of Wu Youdao''s trio. It had to be at least Semi-Immortal! What exactly is this Heaven''s Court? Why have I never heard of such a power? The Prison Suppressing Sect Leader asked the question everyone had on their minds. All present racked their brains but could only recall an ancient text mentioning the Heavenly Court. However, the account of the Heavenly Court is so varied that scholars have always had difficulty agreeing on its existence. What was the relationship between the ancient Heavenly Court and Heaven''s Court? I''ve never heard of it before either. But from the reactions of the Wu Youdao trio, it''s safe to say they''ve never heard of it either. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, judging from the reaction of the Nine Nether sect''s Master, who was next to me, it seems he knows about the existence of Heaven''s Court. He was quite shocked when he saw Dou Tianzun, but more than that, he was overjoyed. He even told me that Dou Tianzun was an important figure who should not be mentioned by name, someone who could manipulate the stars as though they were mere beans. Manipulate the stars, so Dou Tianzun is a figure from antiquity? Emperor Xia rapped on the table with his knuckles. All those present were high-level figures in the world of cultivation; there were few secrets they weren''t privy to. They all knew that the stars in the sky had disappeared, replaced by Yun Zhi''s Golden Core. Put simply, no one could manipulate the stars as they would with beans in the current world of cultivation. Dou Tianzun had to be a figure from antiquity. After the cultivators of the Great Yu and Great Qian Dynasties have surfaced, even more ancient cultivators have begun to reveal themselves, and they''re all powerful figures from antiquity. However, it''s not known which powerful figure from antiquity this could be. Even though the history of the ancient times is littered with gaps, it won''t miss a cultivator of such caliber! More and more forces have been drawn into this grand struggle, mused the Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect. Qiu Jin''an nodded, That''s exactly what I was thinking. I suspect there is some connection between this Heaven''s Court and the ancient Heavenly Court. Although there are many versions of the ancient Heavenly Court, one thing is consistent across all of them C the Heavenly Court ruled in the ancient times! As a scholar well versed in ancient knowledge, he made a bold hypothesis and elaborated carefully, Further extrapolation suggests that the aim of Heaven''s Court may be to restore the rule of the ancient Heavenly Court. This explains why Dou Tianzun targeted Wu Youdao C their interests clashed. Luo Hongxia continued with Qiu Jin''an''s analysis, The fact that the Nine Nether sect''s Master and Dou Tianzun know each other implies some connection between the two sects! The Prison Suppressing Sect Leader picked up the thread analyzing Heaven''s Court, With a figure like Dou Tianzun, Heaven''s Court must be incredibly powerful. Yet we know nothing about them, which suggests that they''ve been operating in the shadows. Until now, they finally made their appearance and proclaimed their existence to the world with overwhelming power! The abbot of the Suspension Temple also wished to speak, but his practice of Silent Zen rendered him speechless. So, Emperor Xia articulated the conclusion for him: It''s highly likely that Heaven''s Court represents a new demonic sect. After the Eternity Sect fell, there were only three of the Four Great Devil Sects remaining. If we now add Heaven''s Court, we still have Four Great Devil Sects! Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging Emperor Xia''s conclusion. At this moment, Qiu Jin''an turned his attention to Yun Zhi, who had not spoken throughout the discussion. He asked, Fellow Daoist Yun, you are the highest-level cultivator among us, and your knowledge is vast. What are your thoughts on Heaven''s Court? Yun Zhi swept her gaze over everyone and calmly announced, I am the Master of Heaven''s Court. Chapter 454 Chapter 454: Chapter 453: The members of Heaven''s Court are all of the Righteous Path, how could they be of the demonic sect?_1 You are the Master of Heaven''s Court?! Qiu Jin''an jumped to his feet, eyes widening in disbelief, his voice raising by several octaves. Others had a similar reaction, even the host of Suspension Temple seemed unsettled, fearing that a smirk at the corner of Yun Zhi''s mouth meant treachery. They were afraid she would say something like This concerns the million-year plan of Heaven''s Court, there could be no mistakes, while eliminating all five of them. A ripple of confusion spread across Yun Zhi''s calm eyes. You asked my opinion about Heaven''s Court, and I offered my honesty, why the excessive reactions? Seeing their strong reactions, Yun Zhi felt the need to explain: Friends, don''t be alarmed, Heaven''s Court is an internal organization of the Seek Dao Sect, it is safe and trustworthy. It was suggested by my junior brother Lu Yang, the intent was to infiltrate the Nine Nether Sect. Lu Yang? Qiu Jin''an and Luo Hongxia were aware of who Lu Yang was, but Emperor Xia, the host of Suspension Temple, and the Sect Leader of Prison Suppressing Sect were unfamiliar with the name. Lu Yang was undeniably gifted, even when facing cultivators who had previously disbanded their cultivation and started over, he remained calm and victorious. But due to his low cultivation level, he wasn''t in the radar of these eminent personalities. Of course, if he stood out as an ancient history scholar, he would certainly be famous. Although Lu Yang was credited with the feat of obliterating the Eternity Sect, no one believed that a mere Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator like him had any role in it, seeing as Yun Zhi had also taken part in the battle. Lu Yang is the latest disciple of my master, my junior brother. He is extremely talented in magic skills and cultivation, he played a crucial role in the elimination of the Eternity Sect. Everyone was surprised. For Yun Zhi to praise his magic skills and using an extreme compliment, how terrifying must Lu Yang''s talent in magic skills be? What did Fellow Daoist Yun say? She said Lu Yang played an extraordinary role in the elimination of the Eternity Sect. Could it mean that Lu Yang was indeed the key factor leading to the Eternity Sect''s destruction? What was Lu Yang''s cultivation level then, and how did he manage to do that? Qiu Jin''an also confirmed Lu Yang''s talent, saying, I have met Lu Yang before, he is indeed a rare genius, and his domestic ideas are out of the ordinary. He has once defeated a Great Yu Unification stage cultivator who had started over after disbanding cultivation in a same-realm battle. Defeat a Great Yu Unification stage cultivator who started over after disbanding cultivation?! Luo Hongxia covered her mouth in surprise. They all showed exceptional talent when they were young, but achieving this would still be challenging. That''s not all, during the exchange between the Five Elements Sect and the Seek Dao Sect, it was mentioned that Lu Yang is exceptionally powerful. With a cultivation level at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he fought above his level and managed to defeat cultivators of the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation phases! Qiu Jin''an declared excitingly. This news was even more shocking than defeating a cultivator who started over after disbanding cultivation. Fellow Daoist Yun, is it true? Yun Zhi hesitated uncommonly before finally nodding, further increasing the astonishment among the crowd. Yun Zhi felt the topic had been derailed and needed to be brought back: I am the Master of Heaven''s Court. There are nine Heavenly Kings as protectors, including the Grand Elder to the Eighth Elder, and our Master who is unaware of his inclusion in Heaven''s Court. Additionally, there are Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, and Li Haoran, the five new disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Avoiding any mention of Fairy Eternity, Yun Zhi continued: You have some misunderstanding about Heaven''s Court. As the Seek Dao Sect follows the Righteous Path, all members of Heaven''s Court, all of whom are part of the upper echelons and seeds from the Seek Dao Sect, can''t possibly be from demonic sects, can they? Said in Yun Zhi''s most reasonable tone, since all Heaven''s Court members are Righteous Path cultivators, Heaven''s Court naturally belongs to the Righteous Path powers as well. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The five''s eyes twitched. They were cornered due to their status and generation and not in a place to contradict Yun Zhi. And this Dou Celestial Being Qiu Jin''an stopped mid-sentence, recalling what the Master of the Nine Nether Sect had said: Dou Celestial Being controls the stars like beans. The celestial stars are Yun Zhi''s golden cores, in that case, Yun Zhi would naturally be able to manipulate the stars! Furthermore, the battle achievement of being invincible in the same realm and fighting three alone, Yun Zhi could totally pull it off by using the power of the State Destiny! And Lu Yang was Yun Zhi''s junior brother, and Yun Zhi protected him whenever he left the sect. Everything lines up! It all lines up! Everyone present was quick-witted and it didn''t take them long to realize, Dou Celestial Being was Yun Zhi. Although Yun Zhi did not provide a direct answer, they tacitly understood, and it did not matter that she didn''t confirm it. Heaven''s Court has already gained the trust of Nine Nether Sect, so I request everyone to refrain from acting against Nine Nether Sect for the time being, lest we spook them. Very well, came the smiling agreement from the others. Now that they knew Heaven''s Court comprised their own people, the situation had become much easier to handle. Heaven''s Court and the Nine Nether Sect have reached preliminary co-operation, with Heaven''s Court providing technology and the Nine Nether Sect providing manpower and resources. Together, we have started a barbecue restaurant and it is just beginning to take off. The more followers at the barbecue restaurant, the less likely the Nine Nether Sect will do evil. Therefore, I hope the imperial court can develop some favorable policies for the catering industry to covertly assist the barbecue shop''s development. Emperor Xia pondered. Boosting the catering industry would encourage tax payments and benefit the people, it was a good move. This can be done. That''s good, there''s one more thing. I obtained some intelligence from Wu Youdao and his companions while they were in the Seek Dao Sect. Everyone had an understanding look; of course, Yun Zhi was in Hanshui City, how could she let Wu Youdao and his companions slip away? Yun Zhi reiterated the intelligence given by Wu Youdao, and everyone turned solemn. As I suspected, Great Yu has dared to scheme for the State Destiny. They must have an Immortal''s strength. Upon hearing about the realms of the two Imperial Teachers, Emperor Xia was not surprised. He merely snorted coldly. Great Yu''s target was to replace Great Xia. Knowing the State Destiny was created by an Immortal and still daring to have such ambitions proved that Great Yu also had an Immortal! Great Yu''s next target is Ji State, which is in Central Plain, populated with many cities. It may be challenging for the imperial court forces to conduct a thorough search. Therefore, I request the Immortal Sects to lend a hand. To discover traces of Great Yu, at least Unification stage cultivators were needed. The imperial court had quite a number of Unification stage cultivators, but could not allocate all of them to Ji State as other areas also required Unification stage cultivators to guard. Moreover, the overall quality of the Immortal Sects'' Unification stage was better than the imperial court. If they encountered Great Yu''s cultivators, they would have ample time to react and send a message. Considering the stability of Great Xia, the Five Elements Sect won''t just sit by and do nothing. The same goes for the Prison Suppressing Sect. Apart from the host of Suspension Temple, the immortals all expressed their support in succession. The host of Suspension Temple could only nod continuously, signalling that they had the same stance. He was somewhat troubled, the Silent Zen was indeed hard to practice, he had the urge to speak several times but managed to resist. It was easier dealing with Daoist Buyu, all he needed to do was act, without speaking a word. Chapter 455 Chapter 455: Chapter 454: Emperor Xia''s Lifespan_1 The Emperor Xia felt quite satisfied that the issues in Ji State received support from the Five Great Immortal Sects. Then, he mentioned another matter: You all must have heard that the Corpse Chasing Sect Leader was initially planned to be possessed. However, the Corpse Chasing Sect Leader''s Soul Lamp was placed in the Seek Dao Sect. Out of fear of being detected by the Seek Dao Sect, the cultivators from the Great Yu did not complete the possession and spared his soul. Indeed, when I was dealing with the aftermath in Hanshui City, that bastard Lu Baqian was lucky enough to survive the catastrophe. Relying on his Transcendance Tribulation stage body, he would show off in front of me all the time. Very indecent indeed! Qiu Jin''an huffed coldly. Emperor Xia acted as if he didn''t hear what Qiu Jin''an said: Then can we learn from this experience and place the soul lamps of other sects in the Five Great Immortal Sects and the government office as a form of protection? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Fellow Daoist Yun just mentioned, at least there are still four cultivators of the Transcendance Tribulation stage in Great Yu. When a unification stage takes possession of another one in the unification stage, a battle will certainly occur. While we would be able to sense this, it would be too easy for a Transcendance Tribulation stage to take possession of a Unification stage. They could succeed in an instant without making a sound. If incidents like the ones involving Master Ru occur again, having the soul lamp system could deter the cultivators of the Great Yu from acting recklessly and preserve some soul remnants of the possessed. This plan is feasible. Yun Zhi nodded, being the first to agree with the Emperor Xia''s proposal. She had thought of a similar method on her way here and planned to bring it up during the meeting, but the Emperor Xia beat her to it. I think it''s also fine. The Prison Suppressing Sect finds it feasible. The head of the Suspension Temple did not say anything, which was an implicit agreement. Seeing that everyone had arrived at a consensus, Emperor Xia continued: After the meeting, I will order someone to prepare a list and give it to all of you, and notify the sects named on the list. The sects of the Great Xia operate under a registration system. As long as you report to the government office with the basic information about the sect like the number of people, scale, address, and the Sect Leader, etc, the registration would be deemed successful without any need for review or approval. If there are future changes such as the Sect Leader, they would still need to report to the government office. With the existence of this system, the Great Xia has a clear understanding of the number and location of sects, and the officials could quickly prepare the list according to the Emperor Xia''s orders. After discussing the important matters, the five people walked out of the grand hall with laughter and smiles. The atmosphere was harmonious as they were escorted out by the head of the Suspension Temple. The eunuchs and court ladies were all standing respectfully outside the grand hall, prepared to bid farewell to the heads of the Five Immortal Sects. Cough, cough- Emperor Xia, who was discussing Daoist Buyu with Qiu Jin''an, suddenly started coughing. He covered his mouth and nose with his hand, imprinting a few spots of blood in his palm. A strand of white hair appeared on his forehead, which was especially striking among his dense black hair. Your Majesty! The Chief Eunuch, seeing this, was so scared that he almost lost his soul. He quickly stepped forward to support Emperor Xia in three stepping movements. Summon the Imperial physician, quickly summon the Imperial Physician! The other eunuchs and court ladies were in a flurry of actions, apparently frightened. What happened to you? Qiu Jin''an frowned, holding onto Emperor Xia''s wrist, his facial expression changing slightly. Why is your body so weak! Logically, this should not have happened. The governor has the protection of state destiny, immunity to toxins, and immunity to diseases. As the Emperor of Great Xia, who has supreme control over the State Destiny, his body should not have any problems at all. The Emperor Xia waved his hand with a bitter smile, unwilling to discuss more. The head of the Suspension Temple muttered a prayer silently in his heart, not speaking a word. Yun Zhi, who was the highest in cultivation level, immediately saw the situation of the Emperor Xia: His lifespan is dried up. Lifespan dried up? Luo Hongxia was taken aback, not expecting this sudden problem of lifespan depletion to occur with the Emperor Xia. The Emperor Xia looked up at Yun Zhi, equally surprised. He was always protected by the power of the State''s Destiny, no one should have been able to discern his condition. He never expected that Yun Zhi would immediately identify the problem. Knowing that the matter couldn''t be concealed, he had no choice but to admit: After all, I am only at the Divinity Transformation stage. Among the six of them, Yun Zhi was the highest in cultivation level, while the Emperor Xia was the lowest. Whether one becomes an emperor or not has no direct correlation with one''s cultivation level. After all, even if the emperor''s cultivation level is higher, he cannot suppress the whole world all by himself. But that''s not right either. You''re only a thousand years old. Those at the Divinity Transformation stage can live between one thousand five hundred to two thousand years. The Prison Suppressing Sect Leader frowned in confusion. With the present day Great Xia facing internal and external threats, if Emperor Xia''s health were to fail, especially due to lifespan issues, it would certainly lead to political instability. All sorts of demons and monsters would appear, and this would not be a good thing. When I was the crown prince, I suffered a serious illness, and my life hung by a thread. In order to cure the illness, I took many precious medicinal materials, including two strains of Medicinal King''s root and leaves. It''s unfortunate that my body was weak and could not absorb the nutrients at that time. Even though my life was saved, it took a toll on my lifespan. Everyone had heard about this matter, and the eunuchs and court ladies who had worked in the palace for years were aware of it. Our sect has a few Minor Medicinal Kings which are great for extending lifespan, such as the Longevity Big Cudrania and the Eternal Stone. Qiu Jin''an said. Emperor Xia absolutely cannot have problems at this time. The Longevity Big Cudrania, with eight thousand years as its spring and eight thousand years as its autumn, is a rare and exceptional herb for extending lifespan. The Eternal Stone is a type of stone that grows every year, albeit very slowly and barely noticeable to the naked eye. After ten thousand years, it grows only one circle larger. By scraping off some stone dust, it can become a treasure for extending life, even tempting for those in the unification stage. Emperor Xia, hearing what Qiu Jin''an said, had sparkles in his eyes, which immediately dimmed. He gently shook his head, saying: It''s useless. I have eaten too much of these heavenly and earth treasures in the past. The Imperial Physician said that my body has developed drug resistance, and none of the Minor Medicinal Kings can help. Lifespan issues are fatal, and even the power of state destiny is difficult to compensate for. Unless one can ascend to immortality, with endless lifespan, only then is there a solution. How long can you live? About ten years. He knows his own body the best. Everyone was silent. For cultivators, ten years passes in the blink of an eye, it is indeed too short. Is it possible that Emperor Xia will close his eyes just as he sees the curtain of the Great Era being lifted? Since his ascension to the throne, Emperor Xia has been conscientious and industrious for the sake of the country and the people. The national strength of Great Xia has been increasing day by day, the power of the state destiny is becoming more substantial. He is an uncommonly wise and enlightened monarch who can rank in the top three in the history of Great Xia. Could it be that the heavens are jealous of such talent, and want him to die at this critical time, before he can even see the true Great Era? This isn''t fair. But even if it''s not fair, what can anyone do about it? Prison Suppressing Sect leader couldn''t help but say: There is still a lot of time. I''ll return and discuss it with the other elders. The world is so vast, there certainly are other solutions. He simply didn''t believe it. Isn''t it possible to extend Emperor Xia''s lifespan by a few decades or a hundred years? The five leaders of the Immortal Sects leave the Imperial City and fly back to their respective sects to find a solution, each of them sighing silently in their hearts.. Speaking of which, the crown prince hasn''t been established yet, right? It''s going to be a bloody battle. Great Yu, Great Qian, the Demon Territory, the East Sea, internal issues, and external problems, and now his lifespan is exhausted. It truly is a troubled autumn. After everyone leaves, Emperor Xia rejects the offer of help and goes to the ancestral land of the palace, hoping that the ancestors will have a solution. Chapter 456 Chapter 456: Chapter 455: The Fourth Master of the Immortal Lineage_1 Seek Dao Sect, Hundred Refinement Peak. Li Haoran was still reminiscing about his past life with Mu Baiyi. As the new generation''s deputy sect leader, Mu Baiyi was young and vigorous, and Qin Haoran greatly valued him. Mu Baiyi is a poor child. He came from a poor family, and after he became a cultivator and joined a sect, he initially wanted to earn money. However, he didn''t earn much, and his sect closed down first. Later, he saw that the Nine Nether Sect provided good monthly supplies, so he joined it. According to him, he originally wanted to join the Eternity Sect, given that the benefits for Eternity Sect followers were triple that of local officials. Then why didn''t he join? Qin Yanyan interjected. He couldn''t find the entrance to the Eternity Sect because it''s too concealed. The Nine Nether Sect was much easier to find; if you find an ordinary ghost, there''s a one-in-ten chance it belongs to the Nine Nether Sect, and through them, you can find the Nine Nether Sect. Of course, that was a while ago. Later, Qin Haoran realized that this method was too risky and it was easy to get caught by the Righteous Path, so he imitated the Eternity Sect style, making the Nine Nether Sect also somewhat difficult to find. Qin Haoran and Mu Baiyi had a fairly good relationship, he helped Qin Haoran a lot during the time at Nine Nether Sect. Once, Qin Haoran heard that running a bank could make a lot of money, so he wanted to establish one. But he was afraid that no one would deposit money and he''d be laughed at, so he had Mu Baiyi disguise himself and deposit money on the opening day. It''s just running a ploy, a common business strategy. Thanks to Qin Haoran''s memories, Li Haoran now had an extensive understanding of underhanded business strategies. So, did the bank become established? No, Qin Haoran forgot to apply for government approval before opening the bank, so both he and Mu Baiyi were arrested for illegally raising funds from the public. We explained that no one deposited money, and that it was all a hoax staged by us. Did the government let you go? No, the government officials said this constituted both illegal fund-raising and fraud, and intended to add both charges together. Lu Yang: Qin Yanyan: During the time they were in the large prison, they both made headway simultaneously, deeply studying all kinds of law. Finally, when their sentences were fully served, they returned home having become scholars. According to Li Haoran, he has not fully gotten Qin Haoran''s memory, or else he would currently be a great scholar of the law. Fortunately, Qin Haoran was proactive and foresaw such a disaster. He arranged everything before going to prison and did not expose the church''s deficit. This shows that Qin Haoran is a man of outstanding foresight. Li Haoran still wanted to continue talking about the glorious history of the Nine Nether Sect, when a cold figure appeared behind him. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eldest Senior Sister. Hello, Eldest Senior Sister. Qin Yanyan, as a member of Heaven''s Court, was torn between calling Yun Zhi ''Sect Master'' or ''Eldest Senior Sister''. After some mental struggle, she decided to follow the herd. Eldest Senior Sister, I was just confirming with Junior Brother Li. The person wearing the white hat in Hanshui City is the Sect Master of the Nine Nether Sect, called Mu Baiyi. Mu Baiyi, the Sect Master of Nine Nether Sect? Understood. You guys did well. Junior Brother, come with me and let''s return. Lu Yang obediently stood by his Eldest Senior Sister''s side and followed her back to Sky Gate Mountain. Eldest Senior Sister, is there something you wish to discuss with me? Not with you, but with Fairy senior. With me? Upon hearing this, Fairy Eternity bounced up from the bed and cheerfully emerged from the Spiritual Space. Tell me, what do you need from me? Fairy Eternity rarely had Yun Zhi seek her help. Feeling rejuvenated and lively, she appeared to be ten years younger. She was now only six years old. Emperor Xia''s lifespan has issues. He only has about ten years left. The Little Medicinal Kings have no solution for him, do you have any idea, Fairy senior? Lu Yang was startled by this news. Everyone in the outside world said that Emperor Xia was in the prime of his life, carrying out great plans, and Great Xia has a promising future. How could he suddenly be on the brink of death? Fairy Eternity, full of excitement and readiness, blurt out: When are we staging the revolt? She believed that the Seek Dao Sect was set to reach great heights and had the potential to compete for the world''s throne. When the time was ripe, they would gather support from all over the world and they were bound to succeed! Didn''t Lu Yang tell the Nine Nether Sect to follow this strategy?! With her and Yun Zhi, two absolute powerhouses, wouldn''t they conquer the throne if they wanted to? not a revolt, Fairy senior. Do you have a way to prolong the lifespan? Fairy Eternity''s Dao Fruit feature was immortality; even if she died, chanting her title and name would bring her back to life. Even the Little Medicinal Kings envied this ability, let alone other cultivators. In Yun Zhi''s impression, Fairy Eternity was the most likely to solve Emperor Xia''s problem. Give him the immature Eternity Dao Fruit, and let him become the fourth-in-command of the immortal line? Everything had an order, and the last to arrive naturally would be at the end. The Immortal Line was strong and powerful. The first elder was the head of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, the second elder was the Jindan Ancestor, the third was the Semi-Immortal, and the fourth was the reigning emperor. Lu Yang suddenly felt that his position as the second-in-command of the Immortal Line was of great importance. The imperial ancestral land would definitely not agree. Yun Zhi shook her head. A seemingly well and good Emperor Xia turning into the fourth elder of the Immortal Line, Yun Zhi could imagine that after this matter became reality, the person at the imperial ancestral land might be so infuriated that they would want to compete against Fairy Eternity one-on-one. Moreover, this would expose the existence of Fairy Eternity. Yun Zhi wanted a method that everyone could see. If the Little Medicinal Kings are useless, then it''s the Immortal Fruit My Immortal Fruit can only maintain the preservation of the body. It''s only useful after someone''s death. Neither Qilin Immortal''s nor Yingtian Immortal''s Immortal Fruits have the ability to prolong life or increase lifespan. Right, does he have any children? Find water from the Mother-child River, it could leave him a descendant. He has nine sons and seven daughters. He''s so fertile, is he breeding piglets? muttered Fairy Eternity. Even after drinking the water of the Mother-child River and the Twin River, Emperor Xia was more fertile than she. The Immortal Qilin and the Dragon and Phoenix species'' geniuses had tried for many years, but had not given birth to a single Qilin yet. The higher one''s cultivation level, the harder it is to leave offspring. Right. Fairy Eternity suddenly shouted, remembering a clue, There''s a Spirit Root in the world, it''s a peach tree, naturally nurtured by heaven and earth, and not a part of the natural treasures. The peaches it bears have the effect of prolonging life! The five of us have eaten peaches from that tree. They were very tasty and juicy. Where is this Spirit Root? This was the first time the Eldest Senior Sister had heard of such a Spirit Root, and there was no record of it in the ancient books either. I don''t know, the peach tree grew legs, and after we picked its peaches, it ran away. Eldest Senior Sister nodded. This was a clue, albeit a difficult one to follow. She instructed Lu Yang to continue his cultivation while she sought advice from other Elders. After Eldest Senior Sister left, Lu Yang thought for a while, then turned towards the Scripture Pavilion. What are you going to do? I vaguely remember seeing a magic skill related to longevity in the Scripture Pavilion. It was buried at the very bottom, so very few people should have learned it. Maybe it could be useful. Chapter 457 Chapter 457: Chapter 456 Eternity Technique_1 The Scripture Pavilion was where Lu Yang spent the most of his time, apart from the Sky Gate Mountain. Most people''s techniques and methods were passed down from their ancestors, but Lu Yang created his own. To develop his technique, he resided in the Scripture Pavilion, studied various books, incorporated the strengths of various schools of thought, and finally wrote the shocking and unconventional technique Mind Seeing Method. In the process of studying, he vaguely remembered a magic skill related to longevity. At that time, he did not pay much attention, only glanced through it briefly. He was then in the Golden Core Stage, full of energy, robust in Qi and Blood, so the issue of lifespan was still a long way off. Fairy, do you have a technique or method for longevity? As an Immortal, even if you do not practice it, you should know a few techniques and methods for longevity, right? Fairy Eternity made a sound of um in her throat, thinking seriously. I don''t have any for longevity, but I do know some magic skills for boosting battle strength by burning lifespan. I used them several times before achieving immortality. Lu Yang surmised that the situations in which Fairy Eternity had to resort to burning her lifespan must have been extremely critical. Seeing that she seemed indifferent about it, he chose not to pry further into what happened then. What about after becoming immortal? After becoming immortal, there is no need, because, think about it, a Semi-Immortal definitely cannot win against an Immortal. The only rivals of an Immortal are other Immortals. And since Immortals have infinite lifespans, it makes no difference whether they burn their lifespan or not during a fight. Upon reflection, Lu Yang found this to be true. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The primary measures in an Immortal''s fight should be their Dao Fruits. Although burning lifespan is useless, self-destruction is quite powerful. Fairy Eternity chuckled, stating that when an Immortal self-destructs, the power would be strong enough to sweep across an entire galaxy or even further, which indicated how terrifying it was. And her Dao Fruit was most suitable for self-destruction. If the Yingtian Immortals self-destructed once, that was it for them. But she was different. She could revive immediately after self-destruction and continue to self-destruct without even catching her breath. Unless someone yelled stop, she would not desist. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with a strange expression. This was the first time he had heard of consecutive self-destruction. The Eternity Dao Fruit was indeed terrifying. If it were used in this way, who wouldn''t be afraid? Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity arrived at the Scripture Pavilion. The caretaker for the day was Senior Sister Zhou LuLu. The scene where Senior Sister Zhou was reading with her long, black hair falling down, accentuating her beautiful face, was like a picturesque scene, giving off a sense of a peaceful time. If Fairy Eternity could learn a bit of Zhou LuLu''s demeanor, it would significantly enhance her standing in Lu Yang''s heart. Senior Sister Zhou, long time no see, greeted Lu Yang with a smile. When he first joined the Seek Dao Sect, Zhou had helped him a lot. When he first joined the sect, he was knocked out by the smell of elixirs used by a senior brother, and then Senior Sister gave him a hot-water bath and made him carry water and pinch tofu all day long to hone his techniques. Compared to that, Zhou''s advice on which books to read for a quick grasp of the basics, which books were essential for traveling outside, and that the weapons in the cafeteria were cheaper than those in the Task Hall seemed particularly precious. Zhou LuLu, deeply engrossed in her book, was startled by Lu Yang''s greeting. She instinctively used the book to cover half of her face, averting her gaze. Oh, it''s Junior Brother Lu. Watching Zhou, Lu Yang felt a bit helpless, fearing that his voice might frighten her. Sister Zhou is the daughter of Fifth Elder Zhou Xin, whose cultivation level is at the Nascent Soul Stage, extraordinarily strong. During the exchange with the Five Elements Sect, she was the main force at the Nascent Soul Stage. The cultivators from Five Elements Sect were beaten miserably. If he were to fight Zhou, he would be the one getting beaten. It''s just that Zhou is too timid and afraid to speak. Considering her personality, using the Invincible Elixir might not be ineffective in defeating Zhou. Lu Yang noticed that Zhou was reading a book called 108 Hammer Techniques, which seemed incompatible with her image but perfectly suited her status. Are you here to study in the Scripture Pavilion? Zhou mustered the courage to ask, looking for ways to assist him. I''m looking for a magic skill, something related to prolonging lifespan. Lu Yang did not elaborate further, aware that the issue of Emperor Xia''s lifespan could have far-reaching implications and the fewer people knew about it, the better. A skill for extending lifespan let me think, is it the ''Evergreen Technique'', which allows one to transform into a tree, root in the earth, and watch the world change? Or is it the ''Turtle Longevity Method'', which by imitating the behavior of turtles, extends one''s lifespan? Neither of those, Lu Yang found these unfamiliar and not matching the skill from his memory. Then I have no clue. Zhou LuLu shook her head lightly. She had also not read all the books in the Scripture Pavilion. There were vast volumes of books in the Scripture Pavilion, and it was likely that only Elder Tao, who had retired, had read them all. Lu Yang thanked Zhou before heading deeper into the Scripture Pavilion. Zhou LuLu kept her eyes on Lu Yang''s retreating back. Seeing that he didn''t look back, she finally gained the courage to continue reading, quickly losing herself in her world. Many senior brothers and sisters chose to study in the Scripture Pavilion, researching techniques and methods, and adapting them to better suit their styles. However, some were stubborn and insisted on learning techniques unsuitable for them. Lu Yang heard about a fellow brother who loved money and borrowed a book called Alchemy from the Scripture Pavilion years ago. That fellow brother was a hard worker and studied diligently. He poked at stones every day, meditated, nourished his body and mind, learned principles of magic skills, sought advice widely, and never slacked off. Eventually, after seasons rotated, due to his relentless efforts, he mastered ''One-Finger Zen''. Once completed, one finger could break a mountain, shatter the earth, and if pointed at a person, would leave a bloody hole. It was terrifying and could be used as an ultimate card in battle. No wonder that brother couldn''t learn Alchemy. The principle of Alchemy involves the disassembly and reorganization of internal material structure. It is extremely difficult and not something ordinary people could master. Even if they couldn''t learn it, there were other ways. A senior sister once showed the feat of squeezing a stone into a diamond. There were no fluctuations of magic power; it was all due to her immense gripping strength. This was widely discussed with interest in the Seek Dao Sect. Passing the studying senior brothers and sisters, Lu Yang went to a corner of the Scripture Pavilion as per his memory and began to search for a book. The books were covered with a layer of dust, indicating that they hadn''t been cleaned for a long time. The Scripture Pavilion was too large, and there were too many books. Some books remained forgotten, which was normal. For example, Lu Yang found the banned book Dragon and Phoenix Changes when he visited the Scripture Pavilion for the first time. I remember it was here. Found it! Lu Yang''s eyes lit up as he pulled up a book from a crevice. The title of the book was simple and majestic. Eternity Technique. I knew I didn''t remember it wrong. Lu Yang was somewhat excited. The Scripture Pavilion was indeed an excellent treasure trove, even containing the legendary skill. There''s actually such a technique? Fairy Eternity exclaimed with awe. This was indeed a valuable item. Although she couldn''t use it, Lu Yang would need it in the future. Chapter 458 Chapter 458: Chapter 457: How Many Sect Leader One Day Experience Coupons Can This Immortal Exchange For?_1 Having earned the approval of Fairy Eternity verifies that this magic skill is genuinely valuable C a rare item indeed. Lu Yang successfully borrowed Eternity Technique, and returned to Sky Gate Mountain to study. He reached his usual training spot and started reading Eternity Technique, taking in each word and sentence with grave seriousness. The elder, continuous and unending. The living, ceaselessly reproducing The Eternity Technique begins by defining the word eternity and warns those studying the skill that if it falls into the hands of deceitful cultivators, it could cause trouble and become a self-inflicted disaster. Lu Yang thought about it. Seeing as he manages himself with integrity, he doesn''t consider himself a deceitful cultivator, so he begins to learn the skill with enthusiasm and confidence. Lu Yang took two breaths, exhaled twice, relaxed his mind, and easily slipped into a meditative state, giving his unabated attention to learning the skill. Perhaps Lu Yang truly possesses a natural talent in learning magic skills, or perhaps this skill is easy to learn. Either way, as Lu Yang learned while reading, he surprisingly grasped the basics very quickly. It''s so easy to cultivate? Lu Yang wondered, realizing he must indeed have a deep connection with eternity. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But how do I demonstrate that I have mastered it? Lu Yang found himself in a quandary. He can''t wait for his theoretically assigned lifespan to see if he''s near death by then. The cost of this proof seemed simply too high. Never mind, let''s just try it out first. Perhaps there will be other sensations. Lu Yang decided to act on this thought and silently started practicing Eternity Technique. Soon, he felt an itch on his scalp. A spot Lu Yang couldn''t see was causing his hair to grow at a rapid pace. Lu Yang subconsciously touched his head and exclaimed, My hair has grown so long! Why would Eternity Technique affect the hair? In Buddhism, the hair is referred to as ''Three Thousand Strands of Worry''. Could it be that the writer of the magic formula is trying to tell me that eternal life is lonely and ultimately filled with worry? Loneliness accompanies the seeker of eternity throughout life. Is it possible that eternal life is a curse, thus implying not to seek it? Lu Yang''s thought process was clear. He tried to speculate on the probable intention of the writer of the magic skill, resulting in him gaining profound insight. Fairy Eternity couldn''t resist giving a hint: Why not look at the last page of the book, on the backside? What do you mean? There''s writing on the back? Lu Yang flipped to the back of the last page as Fairy Eternity suggested. He found the last page displaying a message: This magic skill causes extraordinary hair growth. It''s specifically designed to combat baldness, and it should never be used on Buddhists as it can provoke havoc. Lu Yang: . ''Hair growth'' and you wrote ''Eternity'', what''s the deal with that? Is this some kind of abbreviation? Who wrote this magic skill? Lu Yang angrily closed the book and saw the author''s name on the cover: Tang Shengyi. Tang Shengyi, the master of the nine disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, and Lu Yang''s grandmaster, who is currently retired. Lu Yang calmed down, his anger subsiding significantly, Grandmaster, is this how you name things wait, Fairy, did you already know about this skill? Yes, while you were reading in the Scripture Pavilion, I was too. I used my immortal perceptions to read, and I''ve read this book. Then why did you say this magic skill was suitable for me, and that I would need it in the future? Isn''t your Eternity Technique very compatible with your Arhat Fist? Lu Yang: . So Fairy''s brain only works at times like this, huh? Alright then, may Emperor Xia have good fortune. I''ve done my best. Just as Lu Yang was preparing to bicker with Fairy Eternity, the Eldest Senior Sister returned to Sky Gate Mountain from her visit with the Elders. The Eldest Senior Sister looked at Lu Yang with a hint of confusion. She didn''t recall Lu Yang''s hair being so long when she left? After seeing the Eternity Technique in Lu Yang''s hand, Eldest Senior Sister understood. Eldest Senior Sister, have you found a way to extend Emperor Xia''s lifespan? The Eldest Senior Sister shook her head, Only the clues from Fairy Eternity about the Spirit Root seem plausible. The Elders'' methods are a bit Without even hearing her finish, in light of his firm impression of the Elders, Lu Yang could roughly imagine their suggestions. Possibly even proposing something like Transform Emperor Xia into a living corpse and pretend he''s still alive. Miss Yun, surely you remember that I just did you a favor and secured three Transcendence Tribulation Stage souls! Fairy Eternity suddenly recalled something as she saw the Eldest Senior Sister and crawled out from inside Lu Yang. Of course, the souls Fairy Eternity caught are very valuable. In that case, shouldn''t you give me some contribution points? You should. Then, how many ''One-day Sect Leader Experience Coupons'' can I exchange with my contribution points? Fairy Eternity didn''t bother to hide her intent. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity in shock. Is it too late to get a new golden hand now? The Eldest Senior Sister quickly calculated, Approximately enough for two months as Sect Leader. That much? Fairy Eternity grinned from ear to ear. Last time, she got to be the Sect Leader for just three days and it wasn''t enough. Now she could be Sect Leader for two months. Now that should be fun! I want to be the Sect Leader for two months! Fairy Eternity, fearing the Eldest Senior Sister would change her mind, made a hurried decision. Lu Yang hurriedly interrupted, Eldest Senior Sister, this cannot be allowed. Fairy Eternity has always used my body to interact with others. Last time when I was the acting Sect Leader for three days, I found my master who had been missing for ten years, which counted as a major achievement. But what about this time? I can''t possibly claim to have found my master who had been missing for ten years twenty times, right? The Eldest Senior Sister frivolously replied, No problem at all. We can simply say that Master was impressed with your successful stint as Acting Sect Leader last time and wants to nurture you by letting you serve as Acting Sect Leader for another two months. As a Sect Leader, Daoist Buyu can appoint anyone as Acting Sect Leader whenever he wishes. As a disciple, Yun Zhi can manipulate her Master''s words as she pleases. Any more questions? If not, I shall become the Sect Leader! Fairy Eternity was overjoyed, looking as happy as if it were the New Year. Coincidentally, the Sect will hold a celebration for its 120,000th anniversary two months from now. Fairy Eternity, you can carefully plan during these two months and show the world the elegance of an ancient Immortal at the celebration. The Eldest Senior Sister revealed a faint smile, which quickly faded. A Sect celebration? Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity looked at each other, both full of doubt. Following the Eldest Senior Sister''s simple explanation, they finally understood. Everyone says the Seek Dao Sect has a history of 120,000 years, but strictly speaking, the Seek Dao Sect was still two months shy of its 120,000-year anniversary. The founding of the Seek Dao Sect happened on the sixth day of November. The day Daoist Xiantian, the founder of the Sect, got lost. The Sect''s celebration attracted visits from various powers and was a grand event. Fairy Eternity was obviously showing signs of regret at having to organize the celebration. I guess the work of the celebration should be better off left to your people from the Seek Dao Sect. I''d rather not participate. The Eldest Senior Sister looked at Fairy Eternity with a slightly surprised expression, Fairy Eternity, as a guest official of this Sect, how can you count as not being one of us? If you''re not a guest official, you won''t have any contribution points. Hmm~~ Fairy Eternity pursed her lips and found herself caught in a dilemma, trying to make a decision. Or are you suggesting that Fairy Eternity feels that there are too many details involved with the celebration and it''s too difficult to handle, so is considering quitting? Absolutely not, it''s just a matter of organising a celebration. I shall be the Acting Sect Leader for two months! A surge of fighting spirit ignited behind the fiery eyes of Fairy Eternity. Then we appreciate Fairy Eternity''s efforts. No problem! Chapter 459 Chapter 459: Chapter 458 Fairy Inspects Seek Dao Sect_1 While mortals attach great importance to their birthdays each year, cultivators differ; they have hundreds, even thousands of years, and some cultivators often cultivate in seclusion. If they had to celebrate their birthdays annually, they would be driven to distraction. The custom among cultivators is to celebrate slightly every ten years and grandly every hundred years. The same is true for their sects. The 120,000th anniversary of the establishment of the Seek Dao Sect is a day that deserves grand celebrations. There are few powers in the Central Continent that have outlasted the Seek Dao Sect, and of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Seek Dao Sect was the first to be founded. Major forces will surely come to congratulate, such as the imperial court, the other Four Great Immortal Sects, and the supreme class sects. Even attendance from a First Class Sect might be uncertain. Being able to congratulate the Seek Dao Sect could be said to be a form of social capital. One can imagine how lively the Seek Dao Sect will be in two months. Thinking about what would happen in two months, Lu Yang felt an unpleasant crawling sensation on his scalp. He''s only at the Golden Core stage, why should he handle such matters? Isn''t this a little too early? What you have to do, it''s clearly this fairy who will act as the Sect Leader! Fairy Eternity corrected Lu Yang''s viewpoint. As a new official taking office, her first task landed on Lu Yang. Come, give this fairy your body. Being ordered by the Sect Leader was inescapable, so Lu Yang obediently handed over his body. Fairy Eternity occupied Lu Yang''s body, stretched lazily, and a smile spread across her face. Hehe, indeed, having a body and not having a body gives two different feelings. Fairy Eternity turned her gaze to Yun Zhi, sparking her second task: And you, Miss Yun, spread the news that I am the Acting Sect Master throughout the Seek Dao Sect. Yes. Yun Zhi''s attitude toward the Acting Sect Master was even better than her attitude toward the Sect Leader. Whatever Fairy Eternity asked her to do, she did. With the promotion from the Eldest Senior Sister, the news that Lu Yang had once again become the Acting Sect Master quickly spread throughout the Seek Dao Sect. What? Lu Yang has become the Acting Sect Leader again, what did he do this time! Was it the Sect Leader who made Lu Yang the Acting Sect Leader? Hasn''t the Sect Leader always made the Eldest Senior Sister the Acting Sect Leader, why did it change to Lu Yang this time? Upon hearing this news, the conspiracy theorist grew silent for a while before mysteriously whispering to other people: According to my analysis, this change in the Acting Sect Leader might involve a power struggle among the higher echelons! Upon hearing this, others were taken aback. They were all astute individuals, they understood immediately: Are you suggesting that the Sect Leader thinks that the Eldest Senior Sister has held onto the power for too long, and wants Lu Yang to replace the Eldest Senior Sister, which might cause a fight between the Senior Sister and Junior Brother for power? No, what I was suggesting is that the Eldest Senior Sister wanted sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. to rest and let the Sect Leader take over, but the Sect Leader refused and named Lu Yang to replace him. It seems this analysis does have some truth. Fairy Eternity, in Lu Yang''s body, took a slow walk around the sect. The radiant smile on her face made Lu Yang look several years younger. Greetings to the Sect Leader. Greetings to the Sect Leader. Lu Yang''s Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, no, now Lu Yang saw all of them as disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, earnestly greeting him. All is well. Fairy Eternity nodded and raised her hand slightly, indicating that everyone didn''t have to be so enthusiastic. She had only just taken office for an hour, and there were still two months to go. She ambled on to the sparring platform where the disciples frequently practiced. On the platform, two Spirit Transformation Stage disciples were fighting fiercely C one with thunder rolling and the other with space shifting. Between their clash, all sorts of magic skills dazzled the eyes. The disciples around were wary of Lu Yang, afraid that he would wield his Verbal Spell and challenge higher ranked cultivators again. Lu Yang was also wary of himself. Fairy Eternity stood beside the platform, with her hands behind her back, silently watching the two fight, showing no intention of entering the ring. Now, with her help, Lu Yang has already formed the Invincible Elixir, there was no need to climb into the ring and fight against higher-ranked cultivators to cultivate his invincible momentum. Why would there be a need to fight on the platform? Isn''t it just the two on it pretending to not know that he is the Acting Sect Leader, beating him up fiercely? This was a warning from the Invincible Elixir, and it was very effective. Fairy Eternity adhered to the advice of the Invincible Elixir, silently standing under the platform, suppressing her itching heart, and not daring to take the stage. Their sparring is mediocre. She commented indifferently, unconcerned and displaying the deportment of a Great Power. Fairy Eternity didn''t come down the mountain specifically to do anything, she was mostly flaunting her status. She then walked leisurely over to the ''Get It Again'' Barbecue Shop on the business street, where Immortal Eternity and Eternity Sect leaders were all present. All members of Immortal Eternity had arrived, as well as all high-level officials of the Eternity Sect, forming an impressive assembly. The Eternity Sect''s high-level officials were quite animated. Indeed, there was a great future in mingling with Lu Yang. A few days ago, Lu Yang was just a junior disciple, but now he had already become the Acting Sect Leader. Masters Liu and Gao had weird expressions on their faces, bringing back old memories. The last time Lu Yang became the Acting Sect Leader, he had tricked them into working here as barbecue masters. And now, four months had already passed by in a blink. Is the business here doing well? Thanks to the leader''s good fortune, business has been flourishing. No one else could perceive the difference in Lu Yang, but as Immortal Eternity, the third leader of Immortality, and as the owner of the Eternity Dao Fruit embryonic form, how could he not know that his body was now controlled by Fairy Eternity? Work hard, the barbecue shop is the front face of my Immortality, and you must not tarnish its reputation! Fairy Eternity instructed. Yes! When they were affirmed by the leader, everyone was greatly encouraged. Mmm, your attitude is good. The Nine Nether Sect is now expanding its market and opening shops everywhere, and Miss Yun, according to my instructions, went to negotiate with Emperor Xia, who promised to strongly support our shop opening. Since she had become the Acting Sect Leader, it was only normal for the previous Acting Sect Leader to pass on the meeting contents to the current Acting Sect Leader. There is such a good opportunity! The Eternity Sect leaders were moved. They originally thought that the Acting Sect Leader was just a nominal position, but unexpectedly, it was full of actual power, being able to command the Eldest Senior Sister with a single word, and even getting Emperor Xia to personally assist. With the help of the court, the ''Get It Again'' Barbecue Shop would surely blossom all over the continent, becoming the leader in the barbecue industry. Who among you knows how to paint? You can paint the scene of my arrival here and hang it at the entrance. Fairy Eternity heard that the emperor''s inscription was extremely valuable among the people. Any shop that could hang the emperor''s character would do booming business. She, as a noble fairy and also the Acting Sect Leader, these two identities combined were not more noble than the emperor''s title? I''ll do it. Immortal Eternity volunteered, serving the grand leader dedicatedly. This was a chance conferred by the fairy and must be seized tightly. As the third leader, he was most aware of how powerful the grand leader was. Soon, Immortal Eternity finished the painting. In the painting, Lu Yang stood in the very center, with Immortal Eternity and the high-level officials of the Eternity Sect surrounding him, depicting a scene of all looking up to Lu Yang. This painting was of course hung at the entrance, and anyone who passed by would take a second look. Lu Yang rubbed his chin, feeling that there was something strange in the painting''s content, but he couldn''t pinpoint exactly what was strange. The fairy still wanted to go around, like visiting the peaks of the Grand Elder to the Eighth Elder in turn, to spread her fame in the Seek Dao Sect. But before this plan could start, she saw the Eldest Senior Sister appearing beside her at some point. Sect Leader, it''s time for you to handle the sect affairs. Chapter 460 Chapter 460: Chapter 459: The Golden Finger of the Fairy Eternity Makes Her Life Smooth Sailing_1 Fairy Eternity had an interesting expression upon hearing her Eldest Senior Sister''s reminder. Her face resembled that of an officer who had been working hard all year, just stepped out to go on vacation, and was immediately called back by their superior to handle work. Suddenly, Fairy Eternity remembered that since being reborn and having a golden cheat, it was the existence of this golden cheat that made her life smooth sailing. Lu Yang, you deal with this. The third round of responsibilities was placed on Lu Yang''s shoulders once again, and he regained control of his body. Lu Yang: One of these days, I''ll also capture three transcendence tribulation stage souls, act as the Sect Leader, and let you do the work for me! Eldest Senior Sister carried Lu Yang back to Sky Gate Mountain. All of these are the Eldest Senior Sister moved a pile of documents over to him. She had accumulated a portion while getting her Grandmaster out of jail, another portion when she was in the palace for a meeting. Little by little, the pile had grown this much. The priority is deciding who to send to Ji State, Eldest Senior Sister reminded Lu Yang of the need to prioritize tasks. Wu Youdao had revealed that the next target was Ji State. The imperial court and the Five Great Immortal Sects intended to carefully sweep through Ji State to see if they could find any trace of Great Yu''s cultivators. As for the nine elders, Lu Yang was conflicted on whom to send for help. Ji State had over three hundred cities. If too few people went, it definitely wouldn''t work. So, how many people should he send? The Sixth Elder found it inconvenient to venture out, and the Eighth Elder risked being wanted if he left. Neither of them could be sent out. Just as Lu Yang was wracking his brain over this, Eldest Senior Sister reminded him again: While Seek Dao Sect indeed only has nine elders, this doesn''t mean that there are only nine at the Unification Stage: the Deputy Hall Master of Task Hall, the person in charge of the Hundred Refinement Peak''s cafeteria, the people in charge of the shopping street, and the owner of the Hundred Fragrance Building are all at the Unification Stage and are peers of the elders. Eldest Senior Sister started naming a bunch of people that Lu Yang had never even met before. There are quite a few people who are peers of the elders. Some are out carrying out tasks, some have semi-retired within the sect, and others are guarding the Secret Realms. While their cultivation levels may not compare to the elders, they are still much stronger compared to the people at the Unification Stage outside the sect, she explained. Previously, Lu Yang had found it strange. Given the number of junior brothers and sisters he had, there couldn''t possibly be only nine people of the elders'' generation. So where had all the others gone? After Eldest Senior Sister''s explanation, Lu Yang understood. So it seemed that the eight elders and their father were diligentC the others were hiding where he couldn''t see them. For example, the cafeteria that produced divine weapons. He had bought weapons there several times, but this was the first time he had heard about its manager. And the Hundred Fragrance Building. He had been there more than once or twice, but he had never seen the building''s owner. What about Elder Tao of the Scripture Pavilion? Lu Yang mentioned an old man he had met at the Scripture Pavilion when he was compiling martial arts techniques before. Elder Tao is of the same generation as your Grandmaster; he''s already retired and doesn''t bother with worldly affairs, Eldest Senior Sister informed him. Alright, then let''s send the Second, Third, and Fourth Elders as well as the Deputy Hall Master, the person in charge of the Hundred Refinement Peak''s cafeteria, the people in charge of the shopping street, and the owners of the Hundred Fragrance Building to Ji State, making a total of seven people. The Grand Elder would stay in the Task Hall. Both the Fifth and Seventh elders, being the main incomes of Seek Dao Sect, couldn''t go. There are two Deputy Hall Masters in the Task Hall. Then send them all. That makes eight people. Lu Yang waved his hand generously, ordering these prominent figures amongst those at the Unification Stage to head to Ji State for support. I''ll notify them immediately, Eldest Senior Sister nodded, taking initiative to handle the matter. After the Eldest Senior Sister had left, Lu Yang realized that there must be more people of the same generation as the elders than he was told. Could it be that Eldest Senior Sister wanted to send these people, which is why she only mentioned them? No, no. Lu Yang shook his head, feeling that he was overthinking it. Lu Yang picked up the topmost document, opened it, and found it to be an invitation to the Yun State Celebration. According to the invitation, Seek Dao Sect was requested to send young disciples to participate in the celebration. Following several courtesies, the notes specified that, if possible, do not send disciples named Lu Yang or Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang: What happened to Meng Jingzhou and me? Didn''t we shine at the Wild State Celebration, indirectly spreading the news of the Wild State Celebration to everyone in the world? Among all the celebrations held in various states, only the Wild State Celebration is the most famous, which proves that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou have put in a lot of hard work. Lu Yang gave his approval: Let Wei Nanfei and Jin Qinqin participate in the celebration. These two disciples also entered the Seek Dao Sect with Lu Yang. One was rescued by Senior Brother Dai Bufan when he was young, and the other had mistakenly eaten Green Wood Immortal Fruit when he was a child. Using Lu Yang as a role model, though their cultivation speed is slower than Lu Yang and the others, their solid foundation and steady progress means that when they reach Lu Yang''s realm, they could stand up to Li Haoran. They are the future backbone of the Seek Dao Sect. Participating in such large-scale events can be very helpful for their future. For example, if a few Great Yu cultivators show up at the celebration, it could broaden their horizons. The next document is an official letter from the Golden Buddha Kingdom to the Seek Dao Sect. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The letter states that Lu Yang''s second senior brother, who he has never met before, has cultivated his Golden Body to six feet tall. He moves the Buddha statues from the temple all day and sits there himself with his Golden Body. Because the cultivation of his Golden Body is so good, it is even more sacred than the Buddha statues. The monks did not realize it. After a week, the old abbot realized that they were not worshiping the Buddha statues, but the Second Senior Brother. During this week, the Second Senior Brother has been maintaining the state of his six-foot Golden Body. From the tone of the letter, this is not the first time the Second Senior Brother has done such a thing, and the people of the Buddha Country hope that the Seek Dao Sect will quickly ask the Second Senior Brother to return. The Second Senior Brother indeed lives up to his name. He is clearly the chosen successor of our master. Lu Yang praised sincerely. Then there was an invitation from the Sword Tower, which also came with a letter. The letter stated that the old veterans of the Sword Tower unanimously decided that Daoist Buyu is the contemporary leader of the Sword Dao, and they hope that Daoist Buyu will go to the Sword Tower to receive the plaque of ''Leader of the Sword Dao''. Many great powers in the Sword Dao will attend, and the Sword Tower looks forward to the master''s arrival. The Sword Tower is located in Shu State and is renowned even among the First Class Sects. It represents the orthodox of the Sword Dao. The Sword Tower was once a superior sect, but it fell to a First Class Sect after the death of the Supreme Sword Dao master. Although the Supreme Sword Dao master has passed away, his legacy and heritage are still present. The Sword Tower has more than ten Unification Stage masters who are all good with swords, extremely formidable. It can be said that the power of the Sword Tower is even stronger than the Corpse Chasing Sect which is a dabbler superior sect. The Sword Tower represents the orthodox of Sword Dao, and Daoist Buyu represents the peak of Sword Dao. Daoist Buyu had once gone to the Sword Tower to compete and defeated more than a dozen Sword Tower cultivators in a row, eventually defeating the Sword Tower Master. But the Sword Tower has always looked down on Daoist Buyu. Is this offering of a plaque to Daoist Buyu a step back? By this time, the Eldest Senior Sister had finished her announcement and saw that Lu Yang was pondering the invitation from the Sword Tower when she returned. You want the master to go to the Sword Tower to receive the plaque? Yes, would this alleviate the master''s relationship with the Sword Tower? Give up, the master will not go. Why? Lu Yang wondered, Doesn''t the master want to reconcile with the people of the Sword Tower? The Sword Tower has already recognized the master and admitted the master''s position. This isn''t the first time they want to award the master a plaque, but the master has never gone. The master is indifferent to fame and fortune? That''s because the invited guests are all people he has crossed paths with. If he goes, it''ll be like walking into a trap. the master''s enemies really do appear in the most unexpected places. Oh right, can the master be sent to Ji State? Eldest Senior Sister thought for a moment and said seriously: You are the Acting Sect Master, and the master is the Sect Master, you cannot command the master. So it''s not possible? That means I can write a letter suggesting the master go to Ji State. Chapter 461 Chapter 461: Chapter 460 Rotating Work_1 Lu Yang politely declined the dinner invitation from the Sword Loft. As the Eldest Senior Sister mentioned, she penned a letter on a side-table, suggesting that Daoist Buyu take a trip to Ji State. Eldest Senior Sister, can you locate our master? Lu Yang suddenly remembered. Their master had enemies all over the world and always kept multiple hiding places. His whereabouts were hard to predict. Yes. As she spoke, the letter for Daoist Buyu was finished. The Eldest Senior Sister quietly folded the letter into an origami crane. She gently blew on the crane; its eyes gleamed as if it was alive, fluttering its wings and flew out of the abode. What is this? Lu Yang had never seen this kind of magic before. Just a little magic I created in my spare time to amuse myself, I named it the ''Origami Technique''. said the Eldest Senior Sister casually. Lu Yang gasped. Amusing oneself by creating magic? How did she do that? Is the gap between people really that big? Why does he amuse himself by listening to Fairy Eternity tell stories about the dark history of ancient times? If before Lu Yang dared not listen to Fairy Eternity''s ancient stories too much, fearing that the ancient immortals would join hands to get rid of him, now he had nothing to fear. There was no need to be afraid. If the matter got out, he was sure to be exterminated. Whether he was dead or alive, what was there to fear in hearing a few more stories? Creating magic, it''s no big deal. Fairy Eternity thought that Lu Yang lacked experience and wondered what was so hard about creating magic. I was already capable of creating magic during the Golden Core stage. The ''Playing Dead Technique'' was created then. Follow me and learn well, you could also create magic! Facing the ''delicious pie'' painted by Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang kept his distance, with no desire stirred. What use is the ''Playing Dead Technique'', couldn''t she have created something like the ''Diving Spell''? Lu Yang continued to peruse the documents. Various elders pleaded poverty and requested more Spirit Stones. The Grand Elder said that the Task Hall''s task rewards needed more Spirit Stones. The Second Elder said that there were not enough Spirit Stones to maintain the medicinal garden''s Array Method. The Third Elder said that he, as a master, is not as wealthy as Meng Jingzhou These all seemed like very serious reasons, and Lu Yang was unsure how to make a decision, whether to refuse or allocate the budget. Leave this matter to me. The Eldest Senior Sister actively took over the document pleading poverty from the elder. Handling this kind of thing was still too early for Lu Yang. Lu Yang thought to himself that it takes skill to maneuver between the elders. He was still too young to comprehend the dynamics between the elders and their methods of handling situations. He needs to learn more from his Eldest Senior Sister. Then Lu Yang watched in disbelief as the Eldest Senior Sister wrote two words at the conclusion of the document- No. The Eldest Senior Sister was concerned that Lu Yang, being thin-skinned, would hesitate to refuse directly. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief after processing one document after another, and leaned back in his chair. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Phew~ finally, everything''s done. When he was dealing with the documents, he didn''t feel superior in his position of power, but rather felt that the test of the immortals was indeed difficult. Luckily, he has safely overcome this test without any risks. My turn, my turn! Seeing that all the work was done, Fairy Eternity was eager to possess Lu Yang''s body and continue showing off her prowess. Perfect timing. Now that the paperwork is done, it''s time to sort out the guest list for the Sect''s celebration. The Eldest Senior Sister looked emotionlessly at Fairy Eternity who had already possessed Lu Yang''s body. Fairy Eternity: I''ve been working for so long, and haven''t even had a break! Fairy Eternity glared at the Eldest Senior Sister, albeit looking a bit weird since she wore Lu Yang''s face. The Eldest Senior Sister remained unmoved, seeing right through Fairy Eternity''s ruse: It was Lu Yang who handled the documents just now, now it''s your turn. Fairy Eternity put on a smile, trying to ingratiate herself to Lu Yang: Lu Yang, do you want your body back? Lu Yang remained unmoved, seeing through Fairy Eternity''s insincere smile. Fairy Eternity had no other choice but to lower her head and earnestly started to sift through the list of names for the guest list. These are all the super-grade sects and first-class sects registered with the court. The Eldest Senior Sister had already prepared a list of names. Invitations to the court and the Four Great Immortal Sects are a must. Fairy Eternity counted the number of sects on the list: Eight super-grade sects, one hundred and sixteen first-class sects. This meant that in addition to the Five Great Immortal Sects, eight other sects had a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Great Power. Not right, now there are nine, the Corpse Chasing Sect should also be considered a super-grade sect. Theim Sect Leader accomplished the feat of narrowly elevating his sect to the super-grade level. The number of super-grade sects might not change for hundreds of years, the list the Eldest Senior Sister provided was compiled just last month, theoretically, the most recent one. The Sect Leader of the Corpse Chasing Sect just happened to break through after this. Lu Yang tallied up the known number of Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators: there are at least five guaranteed by the Five Great Immortal Sects, and the eight super-grade sects have eight. There must be quite a few on the court''s side. There are four Transcendance Tribulation Stage generals stationed on the front lines, one of whom he had seen at the end of the Hanshui City incident. And also, when the headquarters of the Eternity Sect was being eradicated, the court had also sent a cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The Luoshui Guards, which was specially in charge of dealing with ancient cultivators, must have people in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage since they could handle ancient cultivators, and there definitely wouldn''t be just one. Apart from these, there are also those hidden Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators. Everyone who is able to cultivate to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, excluding the Corpse Chasing Sect Leader, are of an esteemed generation and would generally not take action. The nine super-grade sects need to be invited, and these one hundred and sixteen first-class sects need to be filtered The Eldest Senior Sister patiently taught Fairy Eternity how to filter. Fairy Eternity was quick on the uptake and soon thought of a filtration method: Do we need to weed out those who have grievances with Daoist Buyu? She thought of a good point. If they invited a bunch of people bearing a grudge against Daoist Buyu, the celebration wouldn''t go smoothly. Then there wouldn''t be any sects left to invite. Alright then. Fairy Eternity hadn''t made much headway. With the hands-on instruction of the Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy Eternity quickly managed to come up with an invitation list that met the Eldest Senior Sister''s expectations. This one about the second senior brother, you should ask the Eldest Senior Sister how to handle it. Lu Yang just remembered that when the Eldest Senior Sister was not around, they had received a complaint from the Golden Buddha Country about the second senior brother, and he didn''t know how to respond. Fairy Eternity hurriedly pulled out an official document from the bottom. The Eldest Senior Sister opened it and glanced over it, understanding immediately: So it''s another issue with the second junior brother. What should we do? No worries, this is not the first time the second junior brother has done something like this, we''ve received complaints from the Buddha Country before, just ignore it. Fairy Eternity nodded, writing in the reply to the Buddha Country: Don''t bother about him. Lu Yang regained control of his body. He looked at the document which described the Meter-Tall Golden Body as majestic and impressive, and couldn''t help feeling envious: By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, can I learn Meter-Tall Golden Body? In battle, one only needs to give a loud shout, and the Meter-Tall Golden Body would rise from the ground, majestic like a god, solemn like a Buddha, sweeping away thousands of enemies. Even thinking about it was exhilarating! You could give it a try. Chapter 462 – 461 Learning the Six Chapter 462: Chapter 461 Learning the Six-foot Golden Body_1 The Vajra Body, one of the highest-level magic skills in Buddhism. Once mastered, the practitioner could have a golden body for protection and attack, thus possessing both offensive and defensive abilities without any flaw. Those who achieve the pinnacle of the Vajra Body can even be reborn and become a Buddha on the spot. It is said that there was an enlightened monk in Buddha Country who, under a Bodhi tree, achieved ultimate enlightenment, perfected his Vajra Body so strong that nothing can break it, thus becoming invincible. The highest-level magic skills are difficult to master, but not as challenging as the Universe in Palm, so Eldest Senior Sister thought that Lu Yang could learn it. Lu Yang had a Senior Brother at the peak of the Golden Core Stage who had also mastered the Vajra Body. Who said that the Vajra Body is a magic skill of Buddhism. This magic skill existed even in ancient times! Fairy Eternity exclaimed, who has the right to speak on this matter. It existed in ancient times? Both Lu Yang and Eldest Senior Sister didn''t know this. Fairy Eternity snorted twice: Of course, but in ancient times, although everyone''s Vajra Body was called the Vajra Body, the sizes varied greatly. It was only after we five became immortals that the size of the Vajra Body was fixed. Lu Yang was puzzled: What does your becoming immortals have to do with the Vajra Body? Of course, it''s because we unified the measurements. The measurement standards of different tribes were different. After the five of us became immortals, we defined what a zhang is. Lu Yang was quite shocked. Even the other four immortals would be fine, but Fairy, you can even unify the measurements? It was Yingtian Immortal who proposed it. One day he told us seriously that some people in the outside world were saying he was eight zhang tall, while others were saying he was one foot tall. He suspected that it was because of the different measurement standards of the tribes that made his height vary. After we unified the measurements, the problem indeed disappeared. Does the unification of measurements work so well? Um, at that time, I was busy unifying the measurements among various tribes and didn''t have time to tell the outside world how tall Yingtian Immortal was. So, you were the one who spread the rumor! You can''t really call it a rumor. It''s just that at the beginning, a follower asked me how tall Yingtian Immortal was, and I was still half-asleep, so I just said eight zhang. The rumor spread, and I couldn''t stop it. Realizing that this wasn''t working, I quickly told the followers that Yingtian Immortal was one foot tall. Think about it, the outside world claimed that Yingtian Immortal was eight zhang tall, and others claimed that Yingtian Immortal was one foot tall. Isn''t the average of the two Yingtian Immortal''s normal height? Fairy Eternity made a lot of sense, and Lu Yang couldn''t find any flaws for a while. She continued: I can also use the Vajra Body magic skill, but I know too many things and there''s no need to use the Vajra Body. Things like Heaven and Earth Simulation, Big and Small Ruyi, have similar functions to the Vajra Body. They all engage in combat using a big weapon. Eldest Senior Sister nodded in agreement with Fairy Eternity''s view. As the saying goes, ''all roads lead to Rome'', many magic skills are similar, one only needs to master one type, there''s no need to master everything like her. Come out with me. Eldest Senior Sister took Lu Yang to the open space behind the hill, where she had taught Shrinking Ground Into Inches last time. Fairy Eternity came out of Lu Yang''s body, ready to teach Lu Yang as well. Lu Yang''s confidence was boosted, and his morale was high. With Eldest Senior Sister, a present day powerhouse, and Fairy Eternity, an ancient powerhouse teaching him together, he''s sure to succeed! To practice Vajra Body, first maintain a peaceful state of mind. To practice Vajra Body, first mobilize your own Qi and Blood. Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity said at the same time, leaving Lu Yang at a loss. Who should he listen to? Eldest Senior Sister looked at Fairy Eternity lightly: A peaceful state of mind can bring out normal and even extraordinary performance. Fairy, why do you want to mobilize Qi and Blood? Fairy Eternity was not afraid of Eldest Senior Sister, she stared at Lu Yang without backing down: Qi and Blood circulate through the meridians, which bear the spiritual essence. The Vajra Body is the result of the mixture of Qi and Blood and spiritual essence. Naturally, the first step is to mobilize Qi and Blood. Lu Yang: Fairy, shouldn''t you be making eye contact with Eldest Senior Sister? Why are you looking at me? And in this situation, shouldn''t I say something to make my position clear? Unfortunately, he dare not offend either of them. Facing the confrontation between these two powerhouses from past and present, Lu Yang had no choice but to keep a low profile. I am the Acting Sect Leader, listen to me! Fairy Eternity used her trump card and pushed back Eldest Senior Sister. Okay. The battle between the two strongest figures of ancient and modern times came to an end. The magic duel happened in the silence. The world was completely unaware of it. Let me teach you, close your eyes, feel the Qi and Blood in your body, and try to mobilize them. Lu Yang closed his eyes and listened internally. It seemed as if he could hear the sound of a big river flowing. This was the rush of Qi and Blood. His Qi and Blood were far superior to the Golden Core Stage, and even a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage may not be able to match him. Go, mobilize the power of Qi and Blood, let the fluctuation of Qi and Blood coincide with the fluctuation of the meridians, creating resonance. The stronger the resonance, the stronger the power of Qi and Blood and spiritual essence! Thumpthumpthump The surroundings were silent, except for Lu Yang''s heartbeat, strong and robust. Expand the power of Qi and Blood and spiritual essence. Imagine them as real entities, spreading from inside your body to outside with a bang, forming a human figure, preferably in your shape! Eldest Senior Sister standing nearby nodded slightly. Fairy Eternity''s teaching method was similar to hers. Whether it''s a calm state of mind or Qi and Blood, they could both achieve the Vajra Body in the end. Next, it depends on Lu Yang. Lu Yang was unaware of the expectations of Eldest Senior Sister. From beginning to end, his eyes were closed, Qi and Blood were surging, but his state of mind was very calm. He vaguely caught a feeling, which was elusive but also very real. Lu Yang grabbed on to this feeling and pulled hard! Qi and Blood tumbled, spiritual essence burst out, Qi and Blood intertwined with the spiritual essence, circulating at high speed inside his body, and then rushed out! The moment the two forces appeared outside his body, they formed a golden color that was invisible, sparkling like a golden vessel! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom The Vajra Body made its appearance in the world, appearing ten meters away from Lu Yang! Lu Yang: ? Shouldn''t the Vajra Body be around me for protection? What are you doing so far away? Well, although it''s a bit far, and has no defensive power, it can attack. The Vajra Body was extraordinarily sturdy; a casual swing with a round arm was not something that a person at the Golden Core Stage could withstand. Lu Yang tried to control the Vajra Body, but found that it was indifferent, just like a sculpture. Why does everyone else develop a Vajra Body with both offensive and defensive abilities while mine doesn''t have either? How about you try going in the Vajra Body and see? Fairy Eternity suggested, it was her first time encountering this situation too. Other people who used the Vajra Body were all inside it; perhaps it''s the same for Lu Yang. Eldest Senior Sister not far away was also looking strange. There was no problem with the method Fairy Eternity taught, so why did it have such an effect? Lu Yang had no choice but to try as Fairy Eternity suggested. He ran over to the foot of the Vajra Body and found that it was indeed as solid as expected being created by him, he couldn''t even find a place to get in. Try it from the bottom of the foot? Fairy Eternity suggested again. Lu Yang had to squat down, lift the Vajra Body''s foot and enter the Vajra Body from underneath. Once inside the Vajra Body, Lu Yang was excited; this was the Vajra Body he had cultivated. He would let the people see the power of his Vajra Body! He commanded with his mind, but the Vajra Body did not move! Commanded again, the Vajra Body was still motionless! Stood solid as Mount Tai! Did I just cultivate a golden body or a damn turtle shell! Chapter 463 Chapter 463: Chapter 462 Daoist Buyu Narrates a Story_1 You know, the defense power of this Golden Body is really remarkable. Fairy Eternity had a knack for spotting strengths. If you were to attack your own Golden Body, other than the Village in the Palm, no attacks would inflict any damage, at most just scratching the surface. This hard? Lu Yang was taken aback. He thought the sword skills could break the Golden Body defense; he did not expect Fairy''s evaluation of the Golden Body to be so high. After all, it''s my teachings! It would be appropriate as a defensive technique., agreed Lu Yang, nodding his head. After spending a full day learning about the six-foot Golden Body, he had made some gains. Now, that he had the Village in the Palm to attack and the six-foot Golden Body to defend, who could beat him? The Tea House. The beggarly Daoist put down his Chizi in his hand, telling a story in a vivid way. The Daoist looked beggarly, his dust wiper was put on the table, his eyes sparkled, and his look was extraordinary. The Seek Dao Sect has a genius named Lu Yang. This child''s talent is really amazing. When he first entered the Seek Dao Sect, he showed a astounding talent, that was the extremely rare Single Spiritual Root. All of you must understand the concept of Single Spiritual Root. Before the Great Era, Single Spiritual Root are seen once in a hundred years! The Single Spiritual Root of Talent Lu is the best among them. The other Single Spiritual Root disciple who entered the door with him was the eldest son of the Meng Family. The eldest son of the Meng family was among the top of the influential families, naturally he was the foremost among the sons. Despite his status, the eldest son of the Meng Family was still jealous of Talent Lu and his Single Spiritual Root! When it was learned that Talent Lu was a Single Spiritual Root, many influential families and sects proposed to marry with Talent Lu, but were blocked by the Seek Dao Sect. On the contrary, no one proposed to marry with the eldest son of the Meng Family despite his high status and strong talent, which shows the gap between the two! After joining the sect, Talent Lu was taken in by Daoist Buyu as his closed-door disciple. The guests murmured in surprise. They didn''t expect that this Talent Lu''s Single Spiritual Root was so extraordinary. The beggarly Daoist was a wandering storyteller. He had just arrived at the tea house a few days ago. At first, the guests just came to listen to the story as usual and didn''t have high expectations for the beggarly Daoist. But as soon as the beggarly Daoist opened his mouth, he startled everyone, telling theLegend of the Dao Sect, a story no one had heard before. This was the latest version of theLegend of the Dao Sect! TheLegend of the Dao Sectis the most popular story among the common people today, with classic plots that make for delightful conversation, and people often discuss it after it ends. Like the story of Daoist Xiantian meeting the Immortal who pointed him the way to found the Seek Dao Sect, The Nine Sons of Seek Dao Sect going down the mountain to suppress demons and support the Righteous Path, Daoist Buyu opening the heavens with his sword, making all heroes surrender, and so on. Anyone who didn''t know the name of the Seek Dao Sect would be considered out of touch. The latest version told by the beggarly Daoist was naturally enthusiastically received by the public. The tea house owner had been smiling so much these few days that his face was starting to develop wrinkles. At that time, there was a great demon within the Seek Dao Sect. Daoist Buyu was suppressed by the great demon. The great demon took Daoist Buyu''s place and became the sect leader, and no one in the Seek Dao Sect noticed. Talent Lu was the first to notice this. He saw through the disguise of the great demon, found Daoist Buyu, overcame numerous difficulties, and finally unsealed Daoist Buyu, enabling him to return to the human world! After this battle, Daoist Buyu saw through the mortal world and traveled around the world, leaving the sect affairs in the hands of his most proud senior disciple. Talent Lu, rescued Daoist Buyu, earning the recognition of the sect, and was regarded as a great hero. The Sect Leader of Five Elements Sect even personally visited the Seek Dao Sect, wanting to meet this young Talent Lu. After meeting Talent Lu, the Sect Leader of Five Elements Sect was very polite to him, treating him as someone of the same status, and treated Talent Lu with the respect due to a sect leader. The audience was impressed. After rescuing Daoist Buyu, this was how the Sect Leader of Five Elements Sect treated Talent Lu; Daoist Buyu''s position was indeed high. Talent Lu has a unique vision and an impressive track record. What is the Seek Dao Sect? It is the leader of the Five Great Immortal Sects, and all the disciples inside are geniuses. They are all invincible in their own level. But Talent Lu dares to challenge across the levels. With a cultivation level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, he jumped three realms and challenged Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, consecutive battles with consecutive victories. The people of Seek Dao Sect were all shocked by this record! Although Talent Lu is exceptionally talented, he is very humble. He has a great relationship with his fellow senior and junior brothers and sisters, and they often seek him out for learning and improving together. The atmosphere is harmonious. The audience, who had never met Lu Yang, got a rough idea of him. Having high cultivation and a good character, what a perfect cultivator. InLegend of the Dao Sectit was told that Daoist Buyu''s fame spread all over the place, whenever he went to a place, there were people who knew him, enthusiastically invited him to a banquet, and even a sword dance performance. Daoist Buyu said that the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, no need for such ostentation, and he rejected the invitation to the banquet. Those who knew him showed loss and regret after being rejected. What does this show? This shows that Daoist Buyu has friends all over the world. Lu Yang is humble and good at making friends, this habit must have been learned from Daoist Buyu. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder he was said to be the closed-door disciple of Daoist Buyu. This is the master-disciple lineage. The beggarly Daoist was like a well-spoken storyteller, telling about Lu Yang''s deeds. He talked for a whole morning, finally he struck his wooden block with a clatter. Tomorrow, I''ll tell the story of another legendary disciple of Seek Dao Sect, Meng Tianjiao. Meng Tianjiao has a heart towards the immortal path, stays calm in the face of chaos, is not tempted, and has the discipline of a monk achieving Tao. Ladies and gentlemen, see you tomorrow! The beggarly Daoist drained the tea in his cup, got up and bid farewell. Here is your earnings for today. The tea house owner personally found the beggarly Daoist and handed him a bag of silver. In the view of the tea house owner, the beggarly Daoist was like a money tree. As long as he was there, their tea house would become more and more popular! The beggarly Daoist took the silver with a smile, and stashed it in his sleeve. A paper crane flapped its wings and flew onto the beggarly Daoist''s shoulder. The beggarly Daoist was startled. He recognized the paper crane. It was a letter from Xiao Yun. What does Xiao Yun want from me? Daoist Buyu wondered. Xiao Yun had just finished his jail release paperwork for him not a few days ago, why would she be looking for him again so soon? In the letter, Yun Zhi chose her words carefully and respectfully, explaining the plans entrusted to Ji State by Wu Youdao, also explaining that the current affairs of the Seek Dao Sect are managed by Lu Yang, and she just helps with writing letters. At the end of the letter, Yun Zhi wrote: Junior brother is not good with words. He asked me to tell master that the matter of Ji State is of great importance. Please, master, don''t refuse and hurry over. Ji State, huhI am actually in Ji State right now. Daoist Buyu put away the paper crane and sighed softly. What stage is Yun Zhi at, this paper crane can get through the[rules]set up by the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and deliver the letter unscathed to my hands? Daoist Buyu looked up and saw the sky canopy covering the city. The airtight canopy was broken with a small hole, which was hit by the paper crane. Chapter 464 Chapter 464: Chapter 463 Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate_1 Several days ago, Daoist Buyu was released from prison. After parting ways with Yun Zhi, he continued to travel around the continent, promoting theLegend of the Dao Sectand his glorious image along the way. When he arrived at Steadfast City in Ji State, he discovered that Steadfast City was already enveloped by a [rule], it was possible to enter, but not to leave. To the outside world, Steadfast City seemed to be functioning as usual, with people coming and going incessantly. In reality, it was the power of the [rule] at work; entry was indeed possible, but no one could leave. Those who seem to have left the city were in fact fake people created by the rule. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These fake beings were identical to real humans, they had same memories, habits, and behaviors. Only when the rule was broken would the fake persons disappear from the outside world. Initially, Daoist Buyu intended to shatter the rule with his sword. Just as he was about to take action, his finely honed combat instincts, developed over many years, prompted him to withdraw. He quickly understood that this was not a Unification level [rule], but a Transcendance Tribulation Stage [rule]. Once he made his move, he would have attracted the attention of those who had laid the rule, and that would have been problematic. What a rotten turn of events! Daoist Buyu spat on the ground, fully engrossed in formulating a countermeasure. He disguised himself as a down-and-out Daoist, engaging in story-telling at a tea house, while observing the rule. The rule had been in effect for quite some time, and yet the city continued to operate normally, indicating that the person who had imposed the rule did not intend to cause destruction. Several days into his observations, the business of the tea house was booming and Daoist Buyu finally understood the rule that regulated this place. Depending on one''s roles, one needed to abide by different rules: guards adhered to guards'' rules, officers adhered to officers'' rules, and tea houses and bars had their own stipulations. The place was governed by many rules, but there were only two core ones. [First Rule: The Great Xia Dynasty does not exist; only the Great Yu Dynasty exists here] [Second Rule: All residents of Steadfast City are subjects of the Great Yu Dynasty] This indicated that the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of Great Yu had enacted the rule. But what was the purpose? What was the use in carving out territory for the Great Yu Dynasty within the borders of the Great Xia Dynasty? These questions had been bugging Daoist Buyu for days, but he was still unable to figure out the answers. It was only when the paper crane from his good disciple flew over that he finally realized the objective of Great Yu. Great Yu Dynasty wanted to seize a portion of the State Destiny power from Hanshui City and experiment with this power in Steadfast City. The plans at Hanshui City and Steadfast City were interconnected. Their objective was to study the power of State Destiny. As for why the plan in Hanshui City had failed, and Wu Youdao and the other two were captured, but yet the Great Yu did not abandon Steadfast City, It was because the cultivators of Great Yu did not know that Wu Youdao had been captured. At that time, Fairy Eternity appeared to let Wu Youdao and the other two escape, but secretly captured them again. To the outside world, everyone knew that Wu Youdao and the others had successfully escaped. The cultivators of Great Yu could only have access to publicly known intelligence. They still could not achieve omniscience and understand everything. So that''s the case, the intentions of the Great Yu cultivators sure are grand. Daoist Buyu muttered while smirking coldly, lifting his gaze towards the sky pierced by the paper crane. The sky was transformed by the rule, and the absence of healing within the sky signified a flaw in the rule. It also implied that the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of Great Yu had sensed the presence of the paper crane. Master, is something the matter? Who sent you the letter? The owner of the tea house cautiously inquired, feeling that the down-and-out Daoist''s smile was somewhat strange. It''s from my senior and junior apprentices. Are they also storytellers? Something like that. By the way, boss, I have to break my promise. I won''t be able to come here and tell stories tomorrow. Please apologize to the customers on my behalf. Ah, why? The owner of the tea house was greatly surprised. Weren''t things going smoothly? Why was he suddenly quitting? And besides, if he''s leaving, where would he go? Could he actually leave Steadfast City? Suddenly, an overwhelming force that seemed to cover the entire world appeared, plunging the whole of Steadfast City into panic. People were thrown into a frantic disorder, not understanding why there was such an intense force or where to flee. Daoist Buyu sighed softly, Because I am about to make a move. With a flick of his dust whisk, it turned into thousands of swords, densely packed across the sky, releasing millions of radiant golden Sword Qi, actually competing equally at that moment with the oppressive presence! No longer were the people in the city affected by the oppressive presence! Ba careless for a moment, and a bug has actually sneaked in! The man in the sky releasing the oppressive presence stared fiercely at Daoist Buyu. The paper crane flew towards Daoist Buyu, he also noticed Daoist Buyu''s presence. He perceived that though Daoist Buyu was incredibly strong, he still lingered at the stage of Unification, and was not to be feared. Without any fear, Daoist Buyu flew up to the sky and confronted the man releasing the oppressive presence. He raised his hand towards the sky, and thousands of swords merged, forming an unparalleled sharp sword, bathed in thunder and lightning, appeared in his hand. Sword''s Return to Sect?! The man releasing the oppressive energy was surprised, revealing in his tone a bit of astonishment. He hadn''t expected to see the sword technique that swordsmanship cultivators most highly praised here. I am Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, Daoist Buyu. Who are you? You may address me as Poxiao Venerable. Daoist Buyu squinted. According to historical records, Poxiao Venerable was a cultivator from the early period of Great Yu, at the Mid-stage of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Not that it meant he couldn''t deal with him. He was holding the precious sharp sword in his hand, with countless iron tools and magic artifacts in the city echoing, as if responding to Daoist Buyu''s call, as if submitting to Daoist Buyu, the supreme one. The magic artifacts in the city vibrated, echoing throughout the sky! The sharp sword was sheathed, bright as a rainbow, cold as ice, standing upright towards the sky, with murderous intent! He slowly let out the name of this move: Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate. The sword slashed down, like a bolt of cloth, the sky trembling, bringing boundless killing intent, killing towards Poxiao Venerable! The sword, resembling a hanging river, descended from the sky. Poxiao Venerable''s hair stood on end as he avoided this strike. Boom Sword Qi collided directly with the sky; the sky shattered, the heavens shook, white clouds disintegrated and vanished. Over Steadfast City was crystal clear, not a cloud for miles around, the bright disk of the sun hanging high in the sky, everyone in the city watching this spectacle! Upon seeing this, Poxiao Venerable was scared out of his wits. This was simply not a technique that someone at the Unification stage could perform! But don''t think I''m afraid. How many times can you perform this? This kind of trick, kept as a last resort, could drain the spiritual essence of someone at the Unification Stage in one or two uses. It posed no threat to him! I can perform it constantly! Daoist Buyu laughed heartily, once again demonstrating Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate. Poxiao Venerable hadn''t anticipated this move and was a beat too slow in dodging. His arm was directly cut off! Countless Sword Qi shot from the severed arm, boundless Sword Qi chopped the arm into dust! You''re asking for death! Poxiao Venerable was furious. He had actually had an arm cut off by a cultivator at the Unification stage. If word got out, how could he mix in the Cultivation World! Asura Body! Behind Poxiao Venerable appeared a six-armed Asura figure, holding a drum, holding a tower, holding a ruler Daoist Buyu and Poxiao Venerable fought fiercely, the fierce battle darkening the skies. Time was turning upside down, space shattered and then merged back again. The more Poxiao Venerable fought, the more frightened he became. This was the first time he had encountered a cultivator at the Unification stage who could fight on equal terms with himself! Pff Unfortunately, Daoist Buyu couldn''t maintain this state for long. After a brief exchange, Poxiao Venerable seized the opportunity, the Asura Body stabbed through Daoist Buyu''s Barrier Door, Daoist Buyu''s aura rapidly weakened. To be able to push me this far, you should be proud, die! The six arms of the Asura Body came down together, like divine punishment, unstoppable in their might! Dare hurt my cultivator of Great Xia! An enraged roar came from not far away, it was just one roar, but it had stopped Poxiao Venerable''s actions! Daoist Buyu spat out fresh blood, looked at the newcomer, and laughed. You arrived too late! If you''re not coming any time soon, I''m ready to break through to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! Who are you! Poxiao Venerable stared intently at the newcomer. The newcomer was able to stop him with just a shout; his cultivation level must be above his own! Leader of the Nine Palaces of Luoshui Guards, Chen Tao. Chapter 465 Chapter 465: Chapter 464: Missed Opportunity_1 Upon receiving his good disciple''s letter, Daoist Buyu had already calculated everything. Combat was inevitable, and although he could hold his ground against Great Yu Tribulation Cultivator for a while, it would be to his disadvantage in the long run. The letter had already mentioned that powerful representatives of the imperial court and Five Great Immortal Sects were being dispatched. All he had to do was to erupt in a grand battle, attracting attention and hold on until they arrived to help. Elder Chen Tao, Daoist Buyu looked up at the ongoing battle with Poxiao, feeling more assured. The Luoshui Guards were a mechanism of the court specially designed to cope with Tribulation Cultivators and ancient monks. The most powerful among them were known as the Nine Palaces. Chen Tao, as the leader of the Nine Palaces, had unfathomable strength and realm. When it came to seniority, Chen Tao was even more senior than Daoist Buyu''s master, a genuine old monster. Sending Chen Tao made it clear how seriously the court regarded the Great Yu Monk. Ptui! Daoist Buyu spat out a mouthful of blood, grimacing in pain as if his body was falling apart. He had used Sword Qi to bolster his body and temporarily enhance his physical strength during the fight. Now, as the Sword Qi dispersed, his injuries flared up. Every orifice was bleeding. In a few breaths'' time, his clothes were drenched in blood, his entire body covered in it. That was quite a blow, Daoist Buyu fumbled a few pieces of premium Great Pills out from his sleeve. These pills had Elixir Patterns on them and exuded the attractive fragrance of Elixirs, and he chugged them all at once. His wounds gradually healed, much to his relief. Clean body, clean clothes. Daoist Buyu performed the cleansing spell for both the body and clothes. The blood disappeared, the clothes restored to their initial clean state, and his body felt light again. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pills from my Seventh Elder are really helpful. The Great Pills he just took were precious elixirs made by the Seventh Elder from the roots of the Little Medicinal Kings. They were of great value and not easily replaceable. They could even be showcased at the Unification-level auction as the show-stopping piece, they were that coveted. It was common for Daoist Buyu to encounter danger while traveling, hence he always carried life-saving elixirs with him. Luoshui Guard Chen Tao? Poxiao stared hard at the suddenly appeared old man, not daring to make any careless moves. He sensed a deep threat from Chen Tao. Run! He mustn''t linger here; he needed to escape quickly! You think you can escape without our permission? Another voice materialized behind Poxiao. Poxiao spun around, only to discover another Tribulation Cultivator had joined the fray! Down below, Daoist Buyu recognized this newcomer as another member of the Luoshui Guards'' Nine Palaces. The Luoshui Guards have three at Tribulation Cultivation Stage, and the court has dispatched two of them. They truly pulled out all the stops. The more people there were, the happier Daoist Buyu became, as this reduced the chances of Poxiao escaping. The newcomer did not give Poxiao the chance to react. The stellar Rune Laws were like a long river, flowing out of a void and converging into locks of laws. They attempted to capture Poxiao! Poxiao saw the situation had turned critical. The runes were creating an endless stream, a sign of the opponent''s complete mastery over Talisman Cultivation. If these chains, weaved out by a Talisman Cultivator, were to bind him, he would not be able to escape in a short period. He rocketed into the sky, trying to break free from the siege of the two Tribulation Cultivators. Think of running? Did you ask my Seek Dao Sect''s permission? Uncle Ba''s voice appeared above Poxiao''s head, stepping down on him. Uncle Ba stood at the Array Eye, forming a blockade at the highest point of Steadfast City, with Third Elder and others positioned at the Seven-star points. The Seven Stars Guard, the North Star Array Method! Poxiao did not engage in a fight with Uncle Ba and others. He invoked the Asura Body. An enraged Asura broke the space. Just as he was about to slip into the space rift, a voice emanated from the rift. You think my Prison Suppressing Sect is non-existent? Many ancient beasts emerged from the space rift, such as Emperor Jiang, Golden Winged Roc, and Chaos, presenting ferocious faces with teeth bared, their giant bodies as big as mountains, emitting a terrifying aura from the ancient times! Eight powerful beings, their bodies marked with these ancient beast patterns, walked out from the space rift. The War Patterns cultivation method of the Prison Suppressing Sect! My Five Elements Sect From the Laurel Fairy Palace From the Suspension Temple Only one person from Suspension Temple was dispatched, and he was the Supervisor of the Suspension Temple, whose fighting power was not inferior to Qiu Jin''an''s! Also, there were civil and military officials sent by the court. Each of them was full of fighting spirit, rubbing their fists and wiping their palms in anticipation. The two Luoshui Guards with the highest cultivation level in the Nine Palaces were the fastest to arrive. Soon after, the unification stage cultivators from the Five Great Immortal Sects came to the sky above Steadfast City in succession, closing off the city completely. All in all, there were actually more than forty cultivators at the unification stage who had arrived here. These unification stage cultivators were all from the Five Great Immortal Sects, and any one of them pulled out at random was stronger than an ordinary unification stage cultivator. With two out of Nine Palaces and the unification stage of Immortal Sects combined, even Wu Youdao and his party would have no choice but to take a beating if they dare to make a move. Even if Wu Youdao and his companions received the support of the national destiny of Wild State, and Wu Youdao''s Dragon and Tiger Qi transformed, they still wouldn''t be able to fight these people! The court and Immortal Sects had moved a large number of people to sweep any potential danger in Ji State to prevent incidents like that of Hanshui City from happening again! It could be said that as long as a Great Yu monk dared to show his face, he would be jointly attacked by the righteous. Daoist Buyu wouldn''t dare to show himself for the same reason. The people of Steadfast City had never witnessed such a spectacle. They couldn''t distinguish between the Transcendence Tribulation Stage and the Unification Stage. They didn''t even know that any of the cultivators here were all stronger than the City Lord of Steadfast City. The City Lord of Steadfast City was only in the Refining the Void stage. Nevertheless, the scene did not stop them from becoming excited and cheering. They had been tormented by the rules established by Asura Body Poxiao for too long. A slight violation would mean facing the threat of death, and they lived each day very cautiously. Boss, I''ll be going first. We''ll meet again. Daoist Buyu said goodbye to the completely stunned teahouse owner. The teahouse owner was actually a cultivator, but his cultivation level was not high. He had opened a pub in Steadfast City to pass the time. He could vaguely judge that the cultivation levels of these cultivators were higher than the City Lord, and they were top powers in the Cultivation World. In nearly a hundred years, there had not been such a large number of powerful cultivators attacking together. Until now, he could hardly believe the scene he was witnessing. Ah, you''re leaving? The teahouse owner wanted to keep Daoist Buyu. Just now, Daoist Buyu spoke as if he was prepared to die, looking like he was ready to fight Asura Body Poxiao. So why was he leaving now that Hanshui City had been saved? If I don''t leave now, I won''t be able to leave at all. Daoist Buyu didn''t explain too much to the teahouse owner. He escaped as everyone''s attention was focused on Asura Body Poxiao. Catch him alive! Chen Tao gave his command, only he was the first one to take action. He bit his fingertip and drops of golden blood flew out, transforming into divine weaponry, raining down towards Asura Body Poxiao like a shower curtain. It''s been a long time since we saw Senior Brother Chen Tao''s hundred refinements of divine weapons! The Immortal Sects sighed with emotion and took action together with Chen Tao. They attacked Asura Body Poxiao with various methods, leaving him powerless to fight back. Asura Body Poxiao was filled with despair. He was finally caught by the laws transformed into chains of runes, and he was unable to mobilize any of his cultivation level. Finally caught one! Chen Tao sneered. So far, the Great Yu monks had always been caught by the Seek Dao Sect. Now, it was finally the court''s turn. By the way, where did the cultivator who was evenly matched with Asura Body go earlier? When Chen Tao arrived, his attention was entirely on Asura Body Poxiao and he didn''t notice who was fighting Asura Body Poxiao. Ask the City Lord, he must have seen it. Uncle Ba proposed. Under the scrutiny of a group of powerful cultivators with much higher cultivation levels than his own, the City Lord was shivering with terror. He ended up drawing a face that everyone was very familiar with. Damn it, we let Daoist Buyu escape! Everyone was agitated at their missed opportunity as if they had lost a chance of a lifetime. If Daoist Buyu were here, what an excellent chance for revenge it would be! Torture Asura Body Poxiao severely. Without him, Daoist Buyu would have escaped! Asura Body Poxiao: Didn''t they say that the cultivators of Great Xia used to get along peacefully? It didn''t look like it. Chapter 466 Chapter 466: Chapter 465: The Great Yu Imperial Teacher: Seek Dao Sect Must Die _1 In the unoccupied cavern world, an old man with a face full of wrinkles suddenly stood up after hearing the news from his subordinate, and a terrifying aura swept across every inch of the space. What, Poxiao has been apprehended?! Seeing the Imperial Teacher''s anger, the subordinate steeled himself and said, Yes, Sovereign Poxiao has been captured by Great Xia. Several of our brothers hiding in Steadfast City have lost contact, they might have also been arrested. Sovereign Poxiao was a vital force for the revival of Great Yu, a blade to cut through Great Xia. He didn''t expect that before he could draw blood from Great Xia, he himself was captured instead. Damn it! I''ve seen the rules of Steadfast City, they are indestructible. Outsiders can''t possibly know what''s happening inside Steadfast City, and Great Xia''s reaction should have been delayed. You should explain in detail how Poxiao was discovered. News of the matter came so abruptly that the subordinate had hardly been able to gather much further information. Sovereign Poxiao was discovered by Daoist Buyu, the sect leader of Seek Dao Sect. Daoist Buyu? As the master of one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Imperial Teacher had noticed Daoist Buyu. This person moved erratically and had inscrutable intentions. He was a tough cultivator to deal with. Imperial Teacher? The disciple saw that the Imperial Teacher was lost in thought and paused. Nothing, continue. Daoist Buyu somehow noticed something strange about Steadfast City. He entered the city alone. Since Daoist Buyu was only at the Unification stage, Sovereign Poxiao didn''t take him too seriously. And for several consecutive days, Daoist Buyu did nothing but tell stories in the tea house. But somehow, a paper crane penetrated the curtain of rules set up by Sovereign Poxiao, exposing a loophole and providing Daoist Buyu with an opportunity. Daoist Buyu utilized Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate, splitting the curtain, and began to fight with Sovereign Poxiao. The battle was fierce and evenly matched, but Poxiao managed to defeat Daoist Buyu. Just as Poxiao was about to strike Daoist Buyu down, Luoshui Guards of the Nine Palaces arrived, blocking Poxiao''s action. Originally Poxiao could have fled, but it wasn''t just one person who arrived. There was another Transcendance Tribulation stage cultivator, and more than thirty Unification stage cultivators from the Five Great Immortal Sects, and more than ten from the imperial court. The Imperial Teacher let out a sigh, raising his hand indicating he didn''t have to continue. He could already guess what had happened next. With so many cultivators taking action, there was no way Poxiao could have escaped. It was even difficult for him to commit suicide. The subordinate angrily stated: If it weren''t for these people rushing in, our sovereign would have definitely escaped! The Imperial Teacher shook his head, the matter was not as simple as he had imagined, as he began to calmly analyze the causes and consequences of the event. There are three doubtful points about this matter. First, why did Daoist Buyu enter Steadfast City? Was it really a coincidence? Second, how did the paper crane penetrate the curtain, and who created the paper crane, and what is their cultivation level? Third, does the convenient appearance of the imperial court and Immortal Sect cultivators in Ji State indicate a coincidence or a premeditated plan? If you think about it carefully, these three doubtful points can be connected. The subordinate merely nodded in agreement before the Imperial Teacher, not daring to raise his head. However, he was actually a formidable Unification cultivator and once a dominant figure with extraordinary acuity in the early days of Great Yu. He had merely been stunned by the unexpected news. Now that the Imperial Teacher had pointed things out, he also started to understand. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The subordinate followed the Imperial Teacher''s reasoning: Daoist Buyu had already discovered something unusual about Steadfast City before he entered. He contacted the royal side in advance, letting them ambush the surroundings. He entered the city alone to investigate the situation. Both sides agreed in advance that if there was no news within several days, those outside the city would use the paper crane to break the curtain. After a few days, the paper crane penetrated the curtain, and a great battle began! The Imperial Teacher nodded, his subordinate was quite intelligent, his thoughts were almost in line with his own, and he added a few points. The paper crane does not seem to be something a Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivator could deploy. It should have been done by a Semi-Immortal level person. The Imperial Teacher tapped his chair, revealing a touch of relief: At that time in Steadfast City, there must have definitely been a Semi-Immortal level overseer. One Semi-Immortal, two Transcendence Tribulation stages, and more than forty in the Unification stage. Was that team meant to catch Poxiao? No, they were there to catch me! The Imperial Teacher continued: I once studied Daoist Buyu, and found that he behaves peculiarly and hard to fathom. As the Sect Leader, why would he abandon Seek Dao Sect and travel everywhere, even taking on the role of a storyteller? Is this something a Unification stage cultivator, a sect leader would do? The subordinate nodded in agreement. He, also at the Unification stage and a sect leader himself, certainly wouldn''t do such a thing. After this incident, I finally understood his intention! He has been roaming around telling stories under the pretense of seeking us out! With the Imperial Teacher''s explanation, the subordinate had a sudden realization, the wisdom of the Imperial Teacher was indeed beyond his reach. So, that''s it! This Daoist Buyu, no, not just Daoist Buyu, but the entire Seek Dao Sect is a hindrance to the restoration of Great Yu! Heavenly Calamity Sovereign was captured by the Seek Dao Sect at the Qingzhou feast. Huang Ming, who had been planted in Corpse Chasing Sect, was exposed by a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, forcing His Majesty to act ahead of time, and the plan failed. We have lost contact with all three of the them till now! And now Daoist Buyu has been searching for us everywhere. Every step of our plan has been thwarted by the Seek Dao Sect. Once or twice could be considered a coincidence, but three times in a row suggests that the fate of Seek Dao Sect is blocking the rise of Great Yu! Seek Dao Sect has a history of 120,000 years, founded during the time of our Great Yu Dynasty. But now they are working against Great Yu every step of the way, truly ungrateful! Do they think that by siding with the royal court and forming the so-called Five Great Immortal Sects, they can save their lives?! A killer intent emanated from the Imperial Teacher''s eyes that made the subordinate shudder. The last time the Imperial Teacher showed this look, was 180,000 years ago. Back then, the Imperial Teacher was in seclusion, and most of the Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators fell into slumber, awaiting the arrival of the Great Era. Six Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators joined forces, displaying an overwhelming ambition, intending to rebel and overthrow the regime. The six Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators together shook heaven and earth, who could stand against them? One city after another was captured, the rebel army advanced unrestrained, even the imperial city fell in the end. Just at this moment, the Imperial Teacher left his seclusion, taking on the six alone, he had the upper hand. In the end, he killed all six Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators, burying a million rebels. Over the sky of the Central Continent, a cloud of blood lingered for three days. Is the Imperial Teacher preparing to take on Seek Dao Sect this time? The subordinate clenched his fist in excitement, it''s time to teach Seek Dao Sect a lesson! The six Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators were no match for the Imperial Teacher, a small Seek Dao Sect wouldn''t be able to withstand the Imperial Teacher''s wrath, would they? The Imperial Teacher slowly rose, like a giant beast awakening from a long sleep. Upon awakening, it roared to the heavens, tearing apart the void, showing the world the terror and the greatness of the beast. He ordered the subordinates decisively, Gather everyone, prepare for action! The subordinate excitedly looked at the Imperial Teacher: Are we taking action against Seek Dao Sect? The Imperial Teacher looked at the subordinate as if he were an idiot: Poxiao has been captured, Great Xia will definitely find the location of this cavern. Naturally, we have to relocate. The subordinate: Chapter 467 Chapter 467: Chapter 466: Kill Lu Yang First_1 New unoccupied caverns submerged in spiritual energy where the Great Yu''s monks began to move things out from their storage rings in order to decorate their new cave worlds. Even palaces could be moved out of storage rings. Quickly, grand and magnificent palaces stood erect among the desolate cave worlds. Next to a palace was an unnoticeable thatched cottage. It was the dwelling place of the Imperial Teacher. The Imperial Teacher preferred a simplistic lifestyle, so his living quarters were very low-key and simple. Sitting on a small stool, the Imperial Teacher had deep, profound eyes, like an ancient well, inscrutable to the end the image of a sage planning strategies behind the scenes. Safe at last. How shameful it is to be forced to relocate by the Seek Dao Sect! Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was none other than the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu, the inheritor and champion of Great Yu''s glory. Several emperors have become revered leaders under his tutelage. The first Imperial Teacher had two distinguished disciples his eldest disciple conquered all four corners, establishing the Great Yu dynasty and was later hailed as the first Emperor Yu, whereas he was the second disciple of the first Imperial Teacher. He was not just the second Imperial Teacher, but also the Junior Brother of the first Emperor Yu. Who in the world would dare disrespect him! His cultivation level was extremely terrifying. He single-handedly suppressed six cultivators who were at the Transcendence Tribulation stage. All these were caused by Daoist Buyu''s scheming which led to Poxiao''s capture and the leak of the cave''s location. Even his subordinates showed anger. A mere sect daring to challenge the splendor of a dynasty: Damned Seek Dao Sect! The Imperial Teacher''s eyes darkened as he analyzed how to deal with the Seek Dao Sect. So far, the Seek Dao Sect has thrice obstructed the path of Great Yu. During the Qingzhou grand ceremony, a monk from the Seek Dao Sect made a move, but under the influence of the State Destiny, we could not identify this Seek Dao Sect cultivator. Then there''s a Junior Disciple named Lu Yang from the Golden Core Stage who identified Huang Ming, who was deployed in the Corpse Chasing Sect. Lastly, there''s Daoist Buyu, the Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect, who set a trap and captured Poxiao. These three must die. Starting with Lu Yang, who has the lowest status, if Great Yu does not make a move, we will become the laughingstock of Great Xia, let alone Great Qian who is hiding someplace. Great Yu and Great Qian both intended to replace Great Xia, and they were in competition. The Imperial Teacher had tried several times to find out where Great Qian was hiding, hoping that Great Qian and Great Xia would fight and both get hurt, thereby enabling Great Yu to profit from it. Regrettably, he found nothing. The Imperial Teacher ordered his subordinate, Go check on this Junior Disciple called Lu Yang. Find out where he is now, and if possible, kill him. Yes, sir! After his subordinate left, the Imperial Teacher thought. According to the information he received, a third party appeared during the Battle of Hanshui City an immortal who called himself the Supreme Dou Tianzun of Heaven''s Court, who defeated all three of Wu Youdao. What is the origin of this Heaven''s Court? And who is Dou Tianzun? The Imperial Teacher, being a scholarly immortal, was rather clear about the current power distribution, but he had never heard of Heaven''s Court or Dou Tianzun. This Heaven''s Court seems to have sprung up out of the blue. How strange. Why did Heaven''s Court intervene to stop Wu Youdao and why has it set its sights on the State Destiny? Five days later, his subordinate reported back. Did you find Lu Yang? Reporting to the Imperial Teacher, yes we did. Did you kill him? Well You couldn''t even kill a Golden Core Stage Junior Cultivator?! The Imperial Teacher was clearly irate. He was disgruntled by his subordinate''s work efficiency. If everyone had this attitude, how could Great Yu be restored! His subordinate was on the verge of tears. Sir, Lu Yang has become the Acting Sect Master. What? The Imperial Teacher thought he had heard wrong. Despite his disdain for the Seek Dao Sect, he didn''t expect them to be in such a predicament that a Golden Core Stage Junior Cultivator was appointed as the Acting Sect Master. He refrained from acting against Daoist Buyu because Daoist Buyu was the Sect Leader, too conspicuous, and action against him would likely lead to mistakes. Now that Lu Yang has become the Acting Sect Master, there would certainly be many people protecting him. Acting rashly would be unwise. According to the information I gathered, this involves a power struggle within the Seek Dao Sect. The power of the Seek Dao Sect has been dominated for years by a monk named Yun Zhi, who is essentially the Sect Leader. Yun Zhi is Daoist Buyu''s Eldest Disciple, her cultivation level is unknown, but Daoist Buyu did not want Yun Zhi to hold power for a long time and render him a puppet, so he had his Junior Disciple Lu Yang to be the Acting Sect Master. The Imperial Teacher chuckled: You are looking at the problem too superficially. Lu Yang is merely at the Golden Core Stage, how can he compete with his Senior Sister for power? It''s clear that the Seek Dao Sect has anticipated my intention to act against Lu Yang and had him appointed as Acting Sect Master in advance to protect him! Let me ask you, did Lu Yang become the Acting Sect Master right after he returned from Hanshui City? His subordinate was astounded and began to admire the Imperial Teacher even more. You are indeed insightful, sir. That guy Lu Yang indeed became the Acting Sect Master after returning from Hanshui City! They followed the Imperial Teacher because he had an extraordinary talent for strategy, leaving nothing to chance! The Imperial Teacher took on an air of understanding. Hmph! No coincidences happen this often in the world. There are always calculations behind them. So how about that Lu Yang Kill! He must be killed! A mere Seek Dao Sect even if they have foreseen Great Yu''s retaliation, could they protect a lowly Golden Stage Cultivator? I will make the Seek Dao Sect and all the people in the world realize that in the face of absolute power, any plot is futile! His subordinate was overjoyed. He could already imagine the look on the Seek Dao Sect''s faces after they killed Lu Yang dumbfounded, enraged, but helpless! I have also gathered that the Seek Dao Sect will hold a sect celebration in two months to mark its 120,000th anniversary. Many different powers will be invited to the event, and we could use this chance to infiltrate the sect! The Seek Dao Sect had tight security measures, strict checks for entry and exit. Only during large scale events like these did they let their guard down. There''s such a thing, huh. The Imperial Teacher''s eyes sparkled with a smile creeping around his lips. It seems that fate is indeed on the side of Great Yu. On its 120,000th anniversary, it will be time for the Seek Dao Sect to be destroyed. He casually threw out a line, sentencing the Seek Dao Sect to death. If they couldn''t even handle the Seek Dao Sect, how could they talk about restoring Great Yu? Meanwhile, Lu Yang was oblivious to the fact that he had been targeted by the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu and had been put on a hit list. Actually, it was a misunderstanding caused by the asymmetry of information. During the Qingzhou grand finale, the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign would have been able to escape, but was defeated by the Eldest Senior Sister summoned by Lu Yang. At Hanshui City, Wu Youdao and the others were about to gain the power of the State Destiny, but they were stopped by Fairy Eternity who lived inside Lu Yang and who also caught Wu Youdao and his companions. In Steadfast City, the paper crane that flew towards Daoist Buyu was instructed by Lu Yang. If Imperial Teacher of Great Yu had known these three incidents were related to Lu Yang, Lu Yang would have been on the hit list long ago, and they certainly would not have waited until today. Even if Lu Yang knew that he had been put on a hit list, he wouldn''t care too much. He had more important things to deal with now. Eldest Senior Sister, are you saying that as the Acting Sect Master, I have to go to the palace for a meeting? Chapter 468 Chapter 468: Chapter 467: The Gathering of Ancient Immortals_1 Lu Yang is currently impersonating Fairy Eternity while exercising the powers of the Acting Sect Master and planning the contents of the sect celebration. After all, he can''t just have everyone come over to eat, drink, and then finish the event after Fairy Eternity gives the opening and closing remarks, can he?. This would be uncharacteristically bland for the sect''s 120,000th anniversary celebration. Not just for Eldest Senior Sister, but even Lu Yang himself couldn''t bear to watch this. Only Fairy Eternity might be fine with it. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a celebration, why not just let everyone have a good time? Why make it so complicated? Fairy Eternity speaks from her own perspective, advising Lu Yang to discard the complexity of modern celebrations: Our ancient immortal gatherings weren''t even as complicated as yours. When I wanted to cook, the Qilin Immortal and the others would try to stop me, so I wouldn''t become too tired. An ancient immortal meeting basically involves Fairy Eternity using her personal charm to gather the other four unfortunate ones, and occasionally the wives of the Qilin Immortal. Well, what do you guys do at the gatherings? We exchange cultivation experiences. As you know, there were only five of us immortals in the world at that time. It was hard to find others to interact with, so we all cherished each gathering. During the gatherings, everyone spoke freely, studied the wonderful uses of Dao Fruit, and the collision of thoughts often brought about new ideas or challenges for future generations. Lu Yang nodded, this sounded right, like the common image of immortals, discussing the Dao, testing future generations. Like what, specifically? I, for instance, researched how to create the largest explosion possible. Yingtian Immortal asked everyone if there are other tricky penalties you could think of. Time Immortal mentioned that he discovered a new use for the Time Dao Fruit. He created a mysterious space where time flows differently from the outside world. One day of cultivation inside was equivalent to a year passing in the outside world. Lu Yang: Please don''t bring disaster to the world. Sometimes, we also weave stories about the Heavenly Court, Buddhism, and things of that sort. Don''t underestimate these stories. Each tale, carefully crafted by the five of us, contains profound wisdom that could enlighten future generations. Yingtian Immortal said this could also conveniently leave the future generations confused about the ancient history. This allows us to hide any times we may have disgraced ourselves. Lu Yang felt that Yingtian Immortal was a hard character. With the help of Fairy Eternity, who was a bit of a drag, he did a lot to maintain his imposing manner. He just wondered if Yingtian Immortal knew that he had become a playboy in the eyes of future generations, an image of a man who impregnated countless female cultivators. He empathizes with Yingtian Immortal and hoped the latter would understand him as well and would spare his life when he eventually comes to claim it. Sometimes we play with the planets, throwing them back and forth. The living beings below call this a meteor shower, seeing it as a miracle and making wishes when they see us throwing planets. Lu Yang was a great listener, quietly listening to Fairy Eternity recount the history of the ancient times, occasionally asking guided questions. He listened for half an hour. They say history repeats itself, and that we can use history as a reference in our actions. He carefully pondered the experiences from the ancient immortal gatherings, told by Fairy Eternity, looking for any useful points that he could utilize. In the end, Lu Yang concluded- He wasted half an hour. At this moment, Eldest Senior Sister walked into the abode. Although her expression seemed unchanged as usual, Lu Yang, being her Junior Brother, had a fifty percent success rate in detecting her subtle expressions. He concluded that Eldest Senior Sister came with a purpose. Although Fairy Eternity didn''t have Lu Yang''s success rate in detection, she also made the same judgment. After all, she was doing a great job as the Acting Sect Master, and Miss Yun wouldn''t visit the abode without a reason. Fairy Eternity felt quite satisfied by the sight. With her as the Acting Sect Master, Lu Yang and Miss Yun were like her right and left hands, helping out with various matters. Eldest Senior Sister, what is the matter? Currently, Lu Yang was the one in control of his body. I just received a message. Emperor Xia has an idea he would like to implement, and he is inviting the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects to the palace for a meeting. Lu Yang and Eldest Senior Sister locked eyes for several seconds, then he pointed at himself in disbelief, thinking he might have heard wrong: Me? Not you, but Fairy Eternity. Eldest Senior Sister corrected earnestly. Well that''s good Wait, how is that any different! How can there be no difference? It is me, the immortal going to the meeting, not you! Fairy Eternity glared at Lu Yang, suspecting that he might be planning a coup! Lu Yang brushed off Fairy Eternity''s protests. Although he had many titles, including the disciple of Daoist Buyu, junior brother of Yun Zhi, second-in-command of the Eternity sect, founder of Eternity faith, young Master of Heaven''s Court, a host for Fairy Eternity, the most powerful cultivator at the Golden Core Stage, and the record breaker of challenging beyond his cultivation level, he was still uneasy about sitting in a meeting with Emperor Xia and the other leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects, discussing the matters of the Righteous Path. I will be going with you. Eldest Senior Sister finally gave him some good news. Lu Yang felt slightly relieved. After all, he was only at the Golden Core Stage. Having Eldest Senior Sister by his side would certainly help ease the pressure. Let''s go. There really wasn''t much need to prepare for the meeting, it was enough just to show up. Eldest Senior Sister walked out of the abode and looked up at the sky. She pinched her thumb and index finger together, causing a piece of cloud to disappear in the sky, and a lucky cloud appeared under her feet. Acting Sect Master, please. Since Lu Yang''s body was possessed, Fairy Eternity took no reservations in using Lu Yang''s body to board the cloud. With a dismissive attitude, Fairy Eternity stood on the cloud, crossed her arms over her chest, looking straight ahead. Miss Yun, let''s start. Whoosh- The fortunate cloud suddenly accelerated. Fairy Eternity didn''t react in time and failed to stabilize herself, rolling from the head of the cloud to the tail, clinging on to the cloud with half her body hanging out. It took her quite a bit of effort to crawl back onto the fortunate cloud, looking quite embarrassed. Miss Yun, you did that on purpose! She glared at Miss Yun with a pout on her face. Miss Yun responded nonchalantly: No, it was an accident. It was on purpose! An accident. On purpose! Accident. Lu Yang, interrupting the brewing battle between them, asked: By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, did Emperor Xia mention what this meeting will be about? He mentioned holding a competition for young cultivators, for screening those who wish to start over after disbanding their cultivation. What? The Imperial Teacher looked up as the lucky cloud flew over his head, squinting his eyes. What''s wrong, Imperial Teacher? his subordinate asked, eager to help. That was Lu Yang who just rode past on that fortunate cloud. The subordinate was shocked: What?! Should we attack him now? They had come near Seek Dao Sect to study the lay of the land, to see how they could infiltrate the sect and plan for the upcoming events. They didn''t expect to run into their target just as they neared Seek Dao Sect. The Imperial Teacher shook his head, he had his plans: Not now, killing Lu Yang now would be letting him off too easy. We must wait until the grand ceremony begins and kill him under the watchful eyes of everyone! Not only did he want to kill Lu Yang, but also destroy Seek Dao Sect! Chapter 469 Chapter 469: Chapter 468: First Visit to the Imperial City_1 In the palace of Great Xia. Emperor Xia and the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects sat in unease, neither sitting nor standing comfortably, encountering such a situation for the first time in the many meetings they''ve had. Lu Yang sat in the position of the Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, with Yun Zhi standing behind him, assuming the appearance of a subordinate. With Yun Zhi standing, who would dare sit? Fairy Eternity would. After all, the one invited to the meeting was the acting sect leader of the Seek Dao Sect, and Fairy Eternity was the acting sect leader. As the leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, why can''t she sit here? It was even acceptable for her to sit on the throne. In the spiritual space, Lu Yang didn''t have as great courage as Fairy Eternity. The Imperial City, as the largest and most prosperous city in the Central Continent and the hub of power, has always attracted countless cultivators. Lu Yang was no exception. He longed for the Imperial City and was eager to take a tour, to experience different cultivation landscapes. But he didn''t expect it to come so quickly. Originally, he planned to enter the Imperial City quietly, but an unintentional act led him into a conspiracy. After resolving it, he found himself in the vortex of political struggles, fighting for power and the throne. He skillfully navigated the vortex, which eventually drew the attention of Emperor Xia. When he attended the court and met the emperor, his enemies made accusations, saying he had intention to rebel, slandering him. Emperor Xia waved his hand, gave his enemies a meaningful glance and asserted that Lu Yang, being Daoist Buyu''s disciple, could never rebel. His enemies, court officials and cultivators in the Imperial City were taken aback. His fame naturally grew. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the normal course. He did not expect to jump directly over the process and meet Emperor Xia in the palace. Fellow Daoist Yun, please take a seat, Emperor Xia said with a forced smile. Yun Zhi declined with a shake of her head, I am now just an ordinary disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, how do I qualify to sit? Sect Master Lu here is the acting sect leader of our Seek Dao Sect. Emperor Xia: Such an ordinary disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. Is this Sect Master Lu the same Lu Yang mentioned in the meeting half a month ago? Emperor Xia asked even though he already knew the answer. Half a month ago, it was mentioned that the Heaven''s Court was founded by a very outstanding young talent named Lu Yang. He didn''t expect that in just half a month, this young talent had already risen to a level equal to his. Lu Yang secretly observed Emperor Xia in the spiritual space. The earthly emperor and righteous leader didn''t seem as stern and firm as the rumors said, nor did he have the glamorous aura of a scholar. His temples were white, his cheeks slightly hollow, indicating insufficient Qi and Blood, and lack of energy. If his identity was not known, no one would believe that this Emperor Xia was called the Emperor of All Ages. Perhaps the previous Emperor Xia had both stern and scholarly traits, but after losing his lifespan, he was no longer as glorious as before. Emperor Xia, you know. You also know Sect Leader Qiu. Before the meeting, Eldest Senior Sister introduced Lu Yang, and gave Fairy Eternity a brief introduction. This is Fellow Daoist Luo Hongxia, the Palace Master of Laurel Fairy Palace, and the teacher of Lan Ting. She previously brought Lan Ting to propose marriage. Luo Hongxia''s eyes twitched, she did not go to propose marriage last time. Looking at Lu Yang who was clean and tidy, she thought that this was the Lu Yang whom Lan Ting thought of day and night. He did not look as handsome as Lan Ting had described. Whenever she thought of Lan Ting''s excited description of how amazing Lu Yang was after returning from the Qingzhou Festival, she was filled with frustration. She snorted coldly and didn''t show any pleasant expression to Lu Yang. Looking so upset, did you eat something wrong? This is Yang Ding, the Sect Leader of the Prison Suppressing Sect. Nice to meet you. Yang Ding harbored no hostility towards Lu Yang. Even though Lu Yang was the disciple of Daoist Buyu, he was also Yun Zhi''s junior brother. The positive and negative feelings cancelled each other out, resulting in no hostility. This is Master Jiesha from the Suspension Temple, who is currently practicing Silent Zen. Eldest Senior Sister introduced the only one in the transcendance tribulation stage among those present. Master Jiesha''s body was thin and dried up, the Kasaya passed down through generations in the Suspension Temple hung loosely on him; his eyelids drooped, and he held a rosary in his hand. He nodded without speaking. Fairy Eternity was slightly surprised. This was the first time she had seen a high monk of Buddhism, and she didn''t expect that the Buddhism they Five Immortals created would actually allow later generations to cultivate something, and even innovate on this basis. The wisdom of later generations was indeed not to be underestimated, not inferior to hers. Fairy Eternity frowned slightly. What''s wrong? Lu Yang asked. Someone is spying on us, it should be the person in control of the State Destiny. Fairy Eternity''s counter-surveillance awareness was very strong, she was, after all, one of the people who could track the Five Immortals of the Ancients. Lu Yang understood, it should be the immortals from the court side paying attention to this place; it was normal. Just as Emperor Xia was about to speak, the Eldest Senior Sister took the lead and said, After I returned to the sect, I visited many predecessors. One of them, who is learned and insightful, mentioned a method that can break through the lifespan limit and prolong one''s life. What''s the method? The others returned to their sects but found no way to help Emperor Xia out of his dilemma. In ancient times, there was a Heavenly Spirit Root, a peach tree. Eating its peaches can prolong one''s life. However, this Heavenly Spirit Root can move and has run off somewhere. Is that so? The others were moved, having never heard of such a thing regarding the Spirit Root before. The Seek Dao Sect truly had terrifying roots. I will send people to look for it. Emperor Xia was the first to regain his composure. There was no use in being anxious about this matter; whether or not they could find it depended on fate. He then brought up another important matter, The plans of the Great Yu cultivators in Ji State have been uncovered. Daoist Buyu from your sect was the first to discover Great Yu''s plans. To rescue the citizens of the Dawn, he plunged himself into the situation. With one sword, he broke the heavens, shattered the rules of the Great Yu''s Transcendance Tribulation stage, fought against Great Yu''s Transcendance Tribulation stage, matched wits and courage against each other, and sent out a signal. He held on until the arrival of Palace Master Chen Tao and the Immortal Sect, and finally helped Palace Master Chen Tao capture the Great Yu''s Transcendance Tribulation stage. This led to a round of applause and Chen Tao Palace Lord and the elders from the Immortal Sect highly praised and admired Daoist Buyu''s actions. They wanted to commend him, but Daoist Buyu walked away from the recognition, staying out of the limelight. Despite several searches, they couldn''t find him. The people present looked strange. They had all heard the elders reporting about the situation in Steadfast City of Ji State. This seemed slightly different from what the elders reported, didn''t it? Who wrote this report? Qiu Jin''an wondered, had the spies from the Seek Dao Sect infiltrated the court? Daoist Buyu had been exalted to the heavens in it. With a dark face, Emperor Xia said, It''s from the popular storytelling series, Legend of the Dao Sect. Qiu Jin''an: Everyone turned to look at Lu Yang and Yun Zhi. The meaning was clear, Daoist Buyu was their man, always causing trouble. So, what do you think should we do about it? Being extremely intelligent, Fairy Eternity was ready for such a situation. She resorted to Yun Zhi''s arguments, As an acting Sect Leader, I was appointed by the Sect Leader, I have no control over the Sect Leader. So? So, I can draft a letter, suggesting that the Sect Leader should abdicate and let a capable person take over, so that I can be the sect leader and control him then. Chapter 470 Chapter 470: Chapter 469: The Increasingly Lively Anniversary Celebration_1 The words of Fairy Eternity left everyone startled. True to being the little disciple of Daoist Buyu, she was already coveting power and seeking to usurp the throne despite being at the Golden Core Stage. Even the Eldest Senior Sister cast a sidelong glance. Lu Yang facepalmed, knowing that nothing good could come out of attending the meeting in the Imperial City. You, Fairy, should stop mimicking Eldest Senior Sister all the time. Even if you could imitate her speech, you would never be able to rival her abilities. Neither our master nor Senior Sister would agree to you being the Sect Leader indefinitely! Eldest Senior Sister, isn''t that right? Lu Yang turned to Eldest Senior Sister, who seemed deep in thought, contemplating the feasibility of Fairy''s suggestion. Emperor Xia coughed lightly to change the topic, Let''s leave Daoist Buyu out of this. We have learned the location of the Imperial Teacher from the ones in Transcendance Tribulation Stage in Great Yu. Mr. Chen Tao hastened there at the earliest opportunity, but unfortunately, he was a step too late. The Imperial Teacher and his subordinates had already fled, leaving nothing behind, not even a trace of soil, which had been scraped off using a storage ring. Emperor Xia sighed helplessly. The court had already acted swiftly, even skipping the stage of severe torture for Poxiao and directly soul-searched him to learn the location of the Imperial Teacher as quickly as possible. However, Great Yu was no pushover either. They had abandoned their Cave Heaven and fled with a speed matching that of the elusive Eternity Sect. With the Nine Nether Sect being manipulated by Heaven''s Court and disabled, the dual Imperial Teachers of Great Yu undoubtedly posed the gravest threat at present. Capturing them at the earliest would reduce some pressure on the court. The major reason for calling everyone here is to discuss the matter of ancient cultivators disbanding their cultivation to start anew. We have typically been focusing on the Unification Stage and the Pass Tribulation Stage in the past. Since Sect Master Lu, who was involved in the matter, is also here, we realized after the incident with Huang Ming of the Corpse Chasing Sect that our previous understanding was mistaken. These ancient cultivators, aiming for a grand opportunity, would resort to any means, even disbanding their cultivation to start over, despite the uncertainties. They are still weak and pose no threat for now, but given time, they could grow into a major concern. They could potentially stab us in the back at critical moments or leak top-secret information. Luo Hongxia slightly frowned, finding the matter quite tricky: We understand the problem. Do we have any solutions? Emperor Xia had gathered everyone as he had some ideas. I have a solution. I will personally issue an edict to gather all young cultivators and hold a grand competition starting from the city level up to the state level, then to the national level. All young cultivators must participate, with no excuse whatsoever. Taking Qingzhou as an example, let it conduct its internal selection. Choose thirty cultivators for each level, representing the best of young cultivators in Qingzhou. Then gather these cultivators from seventeen states for a grand contest to screen out possible ancient cultivators who disbanded their cultivation and started over. Cultivators who disbanded their cultivation to start over have certain characteristics: they have abundant training experience and hence, are unlikely to make mistakes that regular cultivators would. Their fighting style also differs from that of the present cultivators. Using these two points, we could most likely identify them. The approach seemed feasible. Luo Hongxia was slightly puzzled, But what if these ancient cultivators concede halfway through the contest? What if they purposely lose in the state-level competition, preventing them from coming before us? Emperor Xia shook his head: Concede? Noble ancient cultivators at the Unification Stage purposely conceding against peers after starting over? Their dignity wouldn''t allow them to do so. Conceding would leave a flaw in their mindset that would impede their practice. Lu Yang could vouch for this. During his fight with Huang Ming, the latter had resorted to using a technique like the Spiritual Arrow Feathers for the sake of victory. He''d rather expose his identity than lose to Lu Yang. Why only young cultivators? Can''t older ones participate? Fairy was slightly confused but did not voice her question out loud; she asked Lu Yang quietly instead. Think about it, Fairy. What do cultivators aim for when disbanding their cultivation to start over? They wish to perfect each level before progressing to the next. Why would they choose to spend their entire life on a single level? There''s no benefit in doing so. Sounds reasonable. That''s more or less what I thought. Yang Ding considered a flaw in the plan: What if your edict doesn''t work and the cultivators who disbanded their cultivation to start over don''t show up? sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For those affiliated with Sects, it''s easy. With the edict in place, even if they don''t wish to participate, the Sect Elders would force them to. But what if we encounter those who, after starting over, hide in the Cave Heaven and refuse to come out until they reach the Unification Stage? We can''t do anything about that. If they hide in the Cave Heaven, no one can find them. No edict would work, but such cases should be rare. Would they resist exploring the new world that is Great Xia? Would they not want to study new cultivation theories, understand the power distribution, and choose to focus on closed-door training instead? And even if they hide in the Cave Heaven and only come out after reaching the Unification Stage, they are just a few more Unification cultivators without any core information and pose no threat. After Emperor Xia''s explanation, everyone agreed that this plan was reasonable. Although it won''t find all the ancient cultivators who disbanded their cultivation, identifying some of them would also be beneficial. Should the Immortal Sect send someone to participate? Yes, cultivators who disbanded their cultivation to start over have reached the epitome at each level. Ordinary cultivators may not be able to defeat them. Do we want these ancient cultivators to win the championship? Disciples of the Immortal Sect ought to prepare. Alright. As the Seek Dao Sect is soon to host a ceremony, we can schedule the grand finale, the national competition, there. What do you think, Sect Master Lu? Emperor Xia turned to ask Lu Yang. Of course, there''s no problem. Fairy Eternity responsive instantly. She had already secured Yun Zhi''s approval; it was feasible. The more people, the more bustling the ceremony, and the better she could showcase her competence as the Acting Sect Master! Luo Hongxia looked at the pleased Fairy Eternity and suggested: By the way, Sect Master Lu, you managed to defeat Huang Ming, who disbanded his cultivation, at the same level. Sect Leader Qiu also never stops praising you. Would you be willing to demonstrate your unique skills? Although it was proposed as a contest, the real intention was to teach Lu Yang a lesson. The chastisement wouldn''t be too harsh, and Yun Zhi wouldn''t object. Fairy Eternity seemed reluctant: Isn''t it unfair to take advantage of your superior position? She, as an immortal, was about to fight against a cultivator in the Unification stage. That was almost like a two-tier combat. Luo Hongxia misunderstood Fairy Eternity and thought she was referring to it being unfair for the Unification cultivator to fight against someone in the Golden Core stage. She pulled out a small round box from her storage ring: This is a supreme treasure of the Fairy Palace. It can adjust our levels to be the same, ensuring absolute fair play! As the dignified Palace Master of the Laurel Fairy Palace and a top-tier cultivator in the Unification stage, even after adjusting to the same level as Lu Yang, she could easily defeat him! Hadn''t Lu Yang defeated a cultivator who disbanded his cultivation to start over? Only cultivators with weak foundations would resort to such practices. She was far superior to those who disbanded their cultivation to start over! Chapter 471 Chapter 471: Chapter 470 Fairy Eternity Pulls Out The Bay Laurel Tree _1 Let''s do it then, declared Fairy Eternity, eager and unafraid of Luo Hongxia''s challenge. Since she made her debut, she has been a force to reckon with for sixteen ancient ages, continuously challenging people beyond her level and always victorious. She is the creator of the Invincible Elixir. When it comes to fighting, she fears no one! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not even Yun Zhi! Everyone did not attempt to stop the fight. On the contrary, they found it interesting and made way for Luo Hongxia and Fairy Eternity to face off. Everyone wanted to see just how powerful Lu Yang really was, including Qiu Jin''an. When Lu Yang had previously battled Huang Ming, Qiu Jin''an felt that Lu Yang had not fully displayed his capabilities and most likely had more tricks up his sleeve. Luo Hongxia opened a small round box, a treasure made from the horn of a mythical beast known as the Restraining Light Treasure Box. Invoking the ancestral incantations, Luo Hongxia activated the Restraining Light Treasure Box, which shot out two beams of light, one falling on her and the other on Fairy Eternity. Just as Fairy Eternity was about to dispel the light beam, Luo Hongxia said, Don''t resist, the treasure box will adjust our realms to the same level. Upon hearing this, Fairy Eternity gave Luo Hongxia some face and stopped resisting. With a swoosh, the two were absorbed by the treasure box. The interior of the box was a boundless space. Its environment could be altered according to the spellcaster''s will C mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans, can all be conjured up for environmental battle. The moment they entered the box, Luo Hongxia''s realm began to change, tumbling from the Unification Stage, to Refining the Void Stage, and Divinity Transformation Stage, all the way down to the mid-stage of the Golden Core. Hence, her physical strength and spiritual power were adjusted accordingly. Mid-stage Golden Core this realm sure brings back memories, said Luo Hongxia with a smile. In her youth, she was also unmatched among geniuses of her level who dared not even fight her. Now, with the experience from the Unification Stage, she returned to the mid-stage Golden Core realm. Who could be her match! Begin! Luo Hongxia threw out a seed and cast the Tree-Planting Sutra. The seed sprouted, growing into a tall laurel tree that swayed vibrantly with life! This laurel tree could provide her with a continuous source of power. Suspend the bright moon! Luo Hongxia raised her hand, and a bright moon hung high in the sky. The moonlight spilled onto the earth, turning into spears of light that shot towards Fairy Eternity. Each spear of light was incredibly powerful. An ordinary mid-stage Golden Core cultivator would be severely injured and lose their combat capability if hit even once. Fairy Eternity nimbly dodged the attacks, her movements light and graceful like a cat. With a slight shake of her body, she easily evaded the moonlight attacks. She had developed this Qilin Step inspired by the nimble movements of the Qilin Immortal during their previous battle. She admired how his agile moves allowed him to narrowly evade attacks, something that greatly outshone Ying Tian''s abilities. Seeing that she couldn''t hit Fairy Eternity, Luo Hongxia formed hand seals and changed her tactics. The spears of light rained down like a downpour, endless and unceasing. Against the inevitable attack, Fairy Eternity stomped her foot, and the earth beneath her rippled like a wave. Layer upon layer, it turned into a tsunami of dirt that roared towards Luo Hongxia, threatening to engulf her before the light spears could reach. She pointed her finger lightly at the ground, and the earth instantly became incredibly solid and unmoving, blocking the rain of light spears. Point Ground Into Steel?! cried out Luo Hongxia in surprise; she hadn''t anticipated Lu Yang using this technique. She sneered, So what if you can use the ancient magic skill. Moon Fall onto Earth! The moon above rumbled as it fell, crashing towards Fairy Eternity and collided with the unyielding earth, stirring up layers of dust! When the dust settled and cleared, Luo Hongxia searched for Lu Yang''s figure but found nothing. No, he''s underground! With her extensive battle experience, Luo Hongxia was all too familiar with this move from her younger days when Qiu Jin''an would often use it to ambush her. Practice makes perfect, and she could react in the shortest possible time. What Fairy Eternity is using is a legitimate Earth Escape Technique, which isn''t much different from Lu Yang''s Shrinking-the-Earth method. Luo Hongxia abruptly leapt into the air, hence having a chance to dodge, no matter from which direction Lu Yang would launch a surprise attack. Hang the bright moon. A full moon hung in the sky once again. As long as Lu Yang dared to show his head, he would be attacked by the moonlight again! Bang. Fairy Eternity drilled out from the ground, not intending to attack Luo Hongxia, but rather the laurel tree she had planted at the start of the battle. The magic power needed for Luo Hongxia''s attacks couldn''t be maintained by someone at the mid-stage of the Golden Core, even Lu Yang was just barely capable. So, the answer was obvious. The laurel tree was providing Luo Hongxia with a continuous supply of power. This was in fact a battle technique commonly used by the Laurel Fairy Palace. Only students at the Nascent Soul stage could master it skillfully. Lan Ting wasn''t able to use it. Relying on her abundant experience, Luo Hongxia managed to display it at the Golden Core stage. Luo Hongxia was initially taken aback. She hadn''t expected the opponent to have such a strong consciousness, and to pinpoint her weakness so quickly. But she soon calmed down. The laurel tree had no offensive power. It had only two characteristics: one was providing spiritual essence to the caster, and the other was its absolutely formidable defense power! Even with Lu Yang mastering several strong offensive magic skills, it was simply impossible to break the defense of the laurel tree in a short time! It''s quite tough. Fairy Eternity casually punched the laurel tree. The tree just shook a bit, without shedding even a leaf. Looks like I''ll have to use some means Hundred Grass Withering Fist! In order to practice the fairy''s boxing technique, she had learned thousands of herb boxing techniques. Out of these herb boxing techniques, she realized a side technique specifically countering herbal creatures. Once used, all plants would wither, no grass could grow, thus it was called Hundred Grass Withering Fist. The laurel tree took a punch, its leaves turned yellow, and the branches withered. In the blink of an eye, it was dead! PuffC Luo Hongxia suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, her face turned deathly pale. It was the backlash from the laurel tree. She did not expect her opponent''s punch to kill the laurel tree instantly. What kind of fist technique was this!? So what? Even without the laurel tree, was she going to lose to a junior? Luo Hongxia swooped down from the high air. Fairy Eternity uprooted the laurel tree and swung it at Luo Hongxia, leaving her dazed. In the palace, a group of influential figures from the Righteous Path were gathered around the treasure box, chattering away. Who do you think will win? Those outside couldn''t see what was happening inside the treasure box, so they could only guess. I''d bet on Hongxia. She''s experienced in battle and not like those at the Unification stage who had to start over after disbanding cultivation. Lu Yang is just a youngster, how can he fight? Yang Ding guessed, stroking his chin. I think so too. Emperor Xia agreed. Lu Yang also has a chance to win. Qiu Jin''an didn''t dare to be too absolute with his words. After all, Lu Yang was the little junior brother trained by Yun Zhi. One couldn''t be sure what kind of magic skill he would show. Look, the treasure box is glowing! We''re about to see who the victor is! BoomC Luo Hongxia flew out of the treasure box in a backward posture, seeing stars, her mouth full of leaves. Chapter 472 Chapter 472: Chapter 471: Fairy Eternity Battles the Masters of Four Great Immortal Sects_1 Fellow Daoist Luo, are you okay? Yang Ding was startled. Just as he was asserting Luo Hongxia''s certain victory over Lu Yang, suddenly, Luo Hongxia got knocked out. The position was hardly graceful, with dry yellow leaves all over her mouth and quite a few branches in her hair, like she had crashed into a tree. Pah, nothing major, just accidentally got hit by a tree. Luo Hongxia spit out the leaves from her mouth. Her injuries healed and after leaving the treasure box, she returned to the Unification stage. Hit by a tree? Qiu Jin''an was puzzled. Ordinary trees couldn''t hurt Luo Hongxia. Had Lu Yang used the Tree-Planting Sutra to attack using a tree? Qiu Jin''an knew Laurel Fairy Palace''s tradition of fighting using laurel trees and was aware of their impressive defensive force, but he had never thought that using a laurel tree as a fighting maneuver was possible. This junior named Lu Yang is a bit strange. I carelessly fell into his trap, Luo Hongxia bitterly said. Had it not been for the laurel tree suddenly withering, she wouldn''t have lost so quickly. That powerful? Did you underestimate him, and he seized the opportunity? Yang Ding looked suspiciously at Luo Hongxia. In her youth, Luo Hongxia had underestimated her opponents several times and faced defeats. If you''re so capable, you try! Luo Hongxia fumed. I will! Yang Ding was up for the challenge. Luo Hongxia might have had a habit of underestimating, but he certainly did not. Coupled with his well-honed war patterns, Yang Ding, using Golden Core Stage war patterns, had better maneuvering, responding capabilities and power than a sword cultivator! A beam of light shot out from the treasure box and enveloped Yang Ding. Knowing the usage of the Restraining Light Treasure Box, he offered no resistance and successfully entered the treasure box, descending to the Golden Core Stage. Fellow Daoist Yang should be able to win. Emperor Xia nodded in approval. Unlike Half-Hermit Laurel Fairy Palace, the disciples of Prison Suppressing Sect who always stood against evil and promoted good possessed more combat experience than Luo Hongxia. Furthermore, his unique way of practicing war patterns gave Yang Ding greater power when he lowered his realm. It should be so. Qiu Jin''an expressed his confidence in Yang Ding. No matter how strong Lu Yang was, it seemed impossible for him to defeat Yang Ding. Only Master Jiesha and Eldest Senior Sister remained silent. Whizz- The treasure box trembled and Yang Ding staggered out. Yang Ding had fallen headfirst and crashed into the ground. Damn it, what kind of fighting style is that! Yang Ding cursed indignantly, frustrated as he had never felt so aggrieved. Just as his opponents had calculated, every move he made seemed to fall within their designs. Naturally, defeat was inevitable. And what about your hair? Qiu Jin''an asked with a strange expression. Yang Ding had entered with a head of black hair, but came out bald. He knew the answer, having seen Lu Yang use the Arhat Fist against Huang Ming. I''ve never seen such a detestable fist style. Not just attacking but also causing hair loss! Frustrated, Yang Ding rubbed his shiny bald head. Paired with the tattoos on his body, he looked like a jailbreaking mob boss. Given his appearance, no one would believe he was innocent. This is Unity of Fist and Cultivation''s Arhat Fist. Eldest Senior Sister explained, causing Master Jiesha''s eyes to light up. The Arhat Fist, a fist style that united with cultivation, with powerful effects like hair loss? Why hadn''t such a great talent come to the Suspension Temple, instead being scooped up by Daoist Buyu? Unity of Fist and Cultivation, no wonder. Yang Ding regretted. Although thinking back, the effects of this martial technique indeed resembled Unity of Fist and Cultivation, he just hadn''t realised due to the absurd results. By the way, Old Qiu, Lu Yang challenged you to a fight. Yang Ding grinned maliciously at Qiu Jin''an. Lu Yang said you''re merely at a higher cultivation level and if you were the same level, he would beat you to a pulp. He''s tired of living! Infuriated, Qiu Jin''an turned down the challenge. Given the precedents of Luo Hongxia and Yang Ding, he didn''t have confidence in defeating Lu Yang and didn''t want to step up. But since Lu Yang had challenged him, how could he not accept? Qiu Jin''an cared about his reputation too! sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A ray of light shot from the treasure box and Qiu Jin''an stepped in. Why did Sect Leader Yang Ding suddenly step in? Lu Yang wondered. He had just beaten Luo Hongxia with Fairy Eternity''s physical help and was recovering when Yang Ding fell from the sky, challenging him to a duel. Fairy Eternity used the Invincible Elixir and following the advice of the Invincible Elixir, she managed to defeat Yang Ding. Following this, as per the Invincible Elixir''s suggestion, she returned the control of the body to Lu Yang who then unleashed the Arhat Fist, resulting in a combined physical and psychological assault. That said, how do I get out? After defeating two opponents, he should leave. Lu Yang started looking for a way out. Lu Yang, you little rascal, you dare challenge me! A raging roar from Qiu Jin''an descended from the sky, stupefying Lu Yang. Let''s do this, allow me! Again invoking the sect leader privilege, Fairy Eternity possessed Lu Yang. Whizz- The treasure box trembled and a bruised and battered Qiu Jin''an staggered out. Old Qiu, are you okay! Yang Ding ran up, helping Qiu Jin''an. Giving Yang Ding a fierce look, Qiu Jin''an realised at the end of the fight that Lu Yang had never said any threatening words. Qiu Jin''an pushed Yang Ding away and instantly recovered his cultivation level and health. Nothing important, it''s just what Lu Yang said at the end that I find disagreeable. What did he say? Yang Ding asked with interest. He said Five Elements Sect and Suspension Temple are no match for him alone! Qiu Jin''an slapped his thigh, angered. Master Jiesha''s hand, twirling a rosary, stopped. His eyes sparked. Everyone had been defeated, the reputation must be restored. They, few men of the Unification Stage in their early years, lacked experience. But Master Jiesha, a veteran Transcendence Tribulation Stage that returned to the Golden Core Stage, should be able to defeat Lu Yang! Without further discourse, Master Jiesha, steady as he was, with a mounting aura and a determined gaze, stepped into the treasure box. Soon, Master Jiesha walked out from the treasure box with a disheveled look, but now with a head full of thick, lustrous hair. He looked better than the previous three, but only marginally. Master Jiesha glared at Qiu Jin''an, having known from the recent fight that Lu Yang had never uttered any threats. Ahem, we all know about Lu Yang''s battle power now. Fellow Daoist Luo, please let him go. Qiu Jin''an coughed twice. Everyone had lost face and felt content now. Luo Hongxia gave Qiu Jin''an a glare. She had wanted to release Lu Yang long ago, but these guys kept going in one after the other, not giving her a chance to interfere. She silently commanded and the treasure box opened, releasing Fairy Eternity. Huh, is it over? But didn''t the Emperor still not get his beating? Fairy Eternity scratched her head. She wasn''t done fighting yet. Emperor Xia: .. Chapter 473 Chapter 473: Chapter 472: Internal Battle of the Immortal Sect_1 Emperor Xia recalled, other than always betting against Lu Yang, he hadn''t done anything to provoke him. Considering that they couldn''t feel a thing inside the treasure box, it was quite clear C Lu Yang just simply wanted to beat him up. Emperor Xia was absolutely against the idea of going one-on-one with Lu Yang. Joking aside, even Master Jiesha was defeated by Lu Yang. He himself was well known for his non-martial prowess, and would definitely be beaten up worse than Luo Hongxia. Judging by the harsh punishment handed out by Lu Yang, such as making Luo Hongxia chew on leaves, turning Yang Ding into a monk, and causing Master to renounce his monastic life, he probably wouldn''t show any respect to an old man like him. Clap clap clap. He clapped lightly, seemingly ignoring Fairy Eternity''s challenge, wearing a smile as refreshing as a spring breeze. Good, good, good. As expected from the young geniuses, such impressive battle prowess at such a young age, what a promising future! Fairy Eternity nodded, graciously accepting Emperor Xia''s praise. This was a matter of course. She fought her way to the top, defeating numerous opponents, and becoming an immortal successfully. So, do you want to have a match with me? Emperor Xia feigned deafness and flattered Lu Yang, Sect Master Lu, you rose to fame at a young age, you are high-spirited and ambitious. In the coming Great Era, there will definitely be a place for you! Fairy Eternity continued nodding. As the leader of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, she was invincible in the world. After her unexpected death and rebirth, she found that people had forgotten her name and legends. With the arrival of the Great Era, she could restore her past glory. She was determined to reclaim everything that belonged to her. Words I love to hear. So, do you want to spar with me? Emperor Xia went on, Even though your master is Daoist Buyu, and cannot enter the court, you are after all a citizen of our Great Xia. Once you step down from the position of sect leader, I grant you the privileges to enter the court without bowing, and blade entering the hall. The rewards were not light, requiring great merits to receive such honors. Though, this was enough to leave one''s name in history. Without mentioning the formidable strength that Lu Yang demonstrated by defeating the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects, just based on his key role in the destruction of the Eternity Sect, along with establishing the Heaven''s Court and stabilizing the Nine Nether Sect, Emperor Xia was inclined to give such rewards to him. Of course, the real reason was that Emperor Xia wanted to buy himself some time. Emperor Xia was frantically signaling for Qiu Jin''an and the others to help change the subject. He couldn''t count on Yun Zhi. Whenever he sent any signals to Yun, Yun just returned a blank expression. Qiu Jin''an coughed twice and praised Lu Yang as if he wasn''t the one who was just beaten, Sect Master Lu''s battle awareness is outstanding. Even though I held back a little, forcing me into this state is not easy. When I was at the Golden Core Stage, I fought invincibly across the world without a single loss. Yang Ding nodded, stroked his shiny bald head, and commented on the battle just now. Well said, Sect Master Lu''s battle awareness is among the strongest I''ve seen in my life. He is a natural fighter. At such a young age, he has mastered the essence of Unity of Fist and Cultivation. It is no surprise that he is a junior brother nurtured by Fellow Daoist Yun. Unfortunately, during our fight just now, I felt guilty about overpowering someone younger, and did not use my full strength and was unintentionally defeated. If I were at the Golden Core Stage, I would definitely spar with Sect Master Lu. I have never been afraid of anyone in fights at the Golden Core Stage. Luo Hongxia looked at the two shameless people with disdain, feeling that being an Immortal Sect leader with them was a humiliation. Sect Master Lu''s magic skills are also not bad, unheard of. It seems to be uniquely his own. Just with this ability, defeating those rogue cultivators who started over after disbanding cultivation should not be a problem. If I were at the Golden Core Stage, my winning rate >against those rogue cultivators would only be ninety percent, hardly worth mentioning. What is an Immortal Sect leader? Not only do they need a high cultivation level, but they also represent the face of the sect externally, with extremely high requirements. Lu Yang felt that the three of them deserved to be the leaders of the Immortal Sects, their thick skins could rival his master''s. Fairy Eternity was successfully diverted, and did not bring up the one-on-one challenge with Emperor Xia again. Curious, she asked, Then, among you three who were so powerful at the Golden Core Stage, who was the strongest? Haha, that''s a good question. I was the strongest when I was at the Golden Core Stage. The three Immortal Sect leaders said at the same time. As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly turned tense. Even Lu Yang, who was in the spiritual space, could feel this tense and solemn atmosphere. The three leaders exchanged glances, moved their feet to stand apart, and were slightly vigilant. Qiu Jin''an''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he said carelessly, I was the strongest in the Golden Core Stage, wasn''t I? At that time, I challenged many levels higher than mine, and even destroyed a branch of the Eternity Sect. Both the Rudder Master and the Deputy_Rudder_Master were at the Nascent Soul Stage, and I captured them both alive. Yang Ding chuckled coldly, Laughable, that was when I was imprisoned by Old Buyu. Otherwise, I would have made my name known to the world long ago. Who can''t defeat those at the Nascent Soul Stage? Luo Hongxia was also filled with confidence and refused to be left behind, When we were at the Golden Core Stage, we cooperated against outsiders to deal with the Nine Sons of the Seek Dao Sect, so we never had a chance to compete. Now, the timing seems just right. Let''s do it! Who''s afraid of who! Let''s do it! Luo Hongxia activated the treasure box, which shot out three beams of light, sucking the three of them into the box, and suppressing their cultivation to the Golden Core Stage. The three of them entered the box, the solemn atmosphere dissipated, and the air returned to calm. Fairy Eternity blinked, not understanding why they suddenly started to fight. I thought the Five Great Immortal Sects were united against a common enemy. But they do not seem to be united at all. She murmured, the Five Immortals of the Ancients were more united than this. Lu Yang: . Fairy, don''t you want to guess why they are fighting? After waiting for a while, Fairy Eternity saw that the treasure box had been quiet for a long time, and it was generally hard to decide the winner in a short time. Nothing now, right? Can we go back now? With one less person at the meeting, Fairy Eternity''s interest waned. Anyway, the topics for the meeting had been discussed, and the people had fought, it was time to go back. As the Acting Sect Master, she had to manage the vast Seek Dao Sect and deal with a myriad of matters every day. Nothing now, let''s go back. Emperor Xia looked at Lu Yang with a completely different look, eager to send this great Buddha back. Even Daoist Buyu was not so troublesome when he was at the Golden Core Stage. Let''s go. Yun Zhi was quite satisfied with Fairy Eternity''s performance, she didn''t cause any big trouble. Fairy Eternity swung her arms and strutted out of the palace. Yun Zhi lagged half a body behind, maintaining a nonchalant demeanor. The two rode the clouds and left, leaving only Emperor Xia and Master Jiesha. Master, you.. Master Jiesha didn''t say much and left in a flash. In truth, he also wanted to enter the treasure box to show Qiu Jin''an and the others what it was like to be invincible at the Golden Core Stage. But after all, he was an elder and couldn''t bring himself to act in such a way. Of course, there was another reason. He suspected that if he entered the treasure box, he would face a combined attack from the three opponents, and he figured he wouldn''t be able to withstand it. Silent Zen was hard to practice. During meetings, he could only nod or shake his head and couldn''t speak, which made him feel uncomfortable. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 474 Chapter 474: Chapter 473: Preparations from All Sides_1 The news about the competition organized by the Imperial court quickly spread across the continent. Since the final bout is scheduled to take place in the Seek Dao Sect coinciding with the twelve-hundredthousand-year anniversary of the Sect, the competition was named the Seek Dao Conference. Numerous sects eagerly warmed up, gearing up to send their proudest disciples into the battle. The advent of the Great Era resulted in the emergence of countless prodigies. Many organizations have nurtured gifted disciples with excellencies far beyond previous generations, biding their time for a chance to surprise everyone. And now, the opportunity is finally here! With the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects acting as judges, rewards such as magic skills, natural treasures, semi-immortal level cultivation experiences, chances to explore secret realms, and ancient books these rewards would tempt even me. If I were still young, I would definitely take part, sighed the Tower Leader. During his youth, he didn''t have such an excellent opportunity where he could compete with the continent''s best talents, let alone receive such lucrative rewards. Mingtai, you are the most gifted individual in our Sword Tower, the only person who has received the enlightened teaching in a millennium. I have faith in you making a name for yourself in the Seek Dao Conference, said the Tower Leader to Mingtai. I will not let the sect down! Mingtai replied. Although our Flying Waterfall Sect is a second-class sect and wouldn''t have usually been qualified to participate in the final bout, it''s different this time. Kong Hao, you''re as talented as core disciples from first-class and superior sects! I know you''ve always been low-profile and don''t like to show off. Despite becoming an enlightened disciple of the core tradition, you didn''t try to win any followers or establish your small group as other people did but focused on cultivating instead. You don''t meddle in worldly affairs, the sect leader said to Kong Hao. Master, I Kong Hao hesitated. He had chosen the Flying Waterfall Sect hoping for a quiet life, a peaceful practice. He hadn''t expected trouble to find him even when he didn''t want any. If it were any other competition, I wouldn''t insist. But this time, it''s organized by the Imperial court. I don''t expect you to be a champion, but if you could just qualify for the final round and earn a chance for the sect to participate in the Seek Dao Sect''s grand celebration, it''d benefit our sect greatly! Furthermore, this competition will be evaluated by the leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects. If they could offer you some critique, it would greatly benefit your cultivation! Alright, Kong Hao relented. Semi-Immortal level cultivation notes? How can the Great Xia afford to give such amazing rewards, whose value is immeasurable as for the Great Yu dynasty, which I''ve served for so many years, they wouldn''t even provide me with notes of Pass Tribulation quality. Well, if they refused to give it to me, they shouldn''t blame me for getting it from Great Xia instead! With the cultivation notes of Semi-Immortal level, the other rewards, and the Single Spiritual Root of mine, the chances of me reaching the stage of Pass Tribulation in the future will be even greater! A position befits Zhenjun''s status is approaching! Hmm, the final is at Seek Dao Sect? How convenient! I was wondering how to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect, and voila! there comes my chance. Seek Dao Sect, if something bad happens during the celebration, don''t blame me. Blame the decisions made by the Imperial court! Considering this, both the Seek Dao Sect and the Imperial court would likely invite Great Powers to ensure order. It''s a little tricky, I wonder what cultivation level the people invited will be. Well, just to be safe, I''ll bring everyone. Laurel Fairy Palace. Lan Ting, our sect needs to select a candidate in the mid-stage of Golden Core to take part in the final bout. I''ve decided that you will be our representative. What do you think? I obey your order! After receiving the order, Lan Ting dared to glance at her master. However, she couldn''t discern her master''s emotions as she was wearing a veil. After pondering for a moment, she managed to ask. Master, will I be able to meet Lu Yang at the Seek Dao Sect? Luo Hongxia''s eyes twitched, slightly grinding her teeth: Yes, you will. Even if nobody else can see him, you will certainly get to meet him! Five Elements Sect. Bai Ming, our Five Elements Sect should send a representative who is in the mid-stage of Golden Core to compete. You must make our sect proud. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I guarantee successful completion, but disciple has one question. You ask. What happened to the wound on your face? Don''t ask what you should not. Prison Suppressing Sect. Tianzhi, I have no particular expectations for this competition. However, if you encounter someone from the Five Elements Sect, beat them up hard. There''s no need to show them any respect! Yes. Seeing Yan Tianzhi was about to leave, Yang Ding stopped him: Wait a minute, won''t you ask me how I got these injuries? Anyway, it''s not, me, who, did it. Slaughterhouse. Master, say something. Even if we Buddhists advocate ''understanding without speaking'', you can''t just give me a look and expect me to understand! Master, why did you just practice Silent Zen out of nowhere? Now that you can''t speak or communicate through your Spiritual Sense or letters. Master Jiesha still did not speak. Mystified, Shi Chan put down his butcher knife, trying to understand the meaning behind his master''s look. The Suspension Temple is good in many ways: brothers are in harmony, resources are abundant, and are guided by Great Powers who have reached Pass Tribulation. The only problem lies in interpreting their cryptic hints. Shi Chan often complained that his master''s words were as good as silence, and now, he has even stopped talking. Forget it, I should continue butchering pigs. Meng Jingzhou arrived at Sky Gate Mountain, and the moment he entered the abode, he saw Lu Yang slouched lazily on a chair, crossing his arms on his stomach. Eldest Senior Sister was not present. Why did you call me here? Meng Jingzhou was annoyed at Lu Yang. Why did this youngster have to be the Acting Sect Master? After receiving a Five Elements Sect magic skill as per their agreement, Qiu Jin''an just returned from the visit. Immediately upon his return, the Acting Sect Master summoned him. Little Meng, come on in, don''t hold back. Lu Yang said cheerfully. Meng Jingzhou glanced around the abode. There was only one chair in the entire abode, which Lu Yang was currently occupying. Am I supposed to sit on your goddamn head? Lu Yang conveniently neglected the eye-roll from Meng Jingzhou, and said leisurely, You must have heard about the conference organized by the Imperial court. It''s going to take place alongside our sect''s celebration. The conference is divided into various categories, one for each minor realm. The sect is taking the conference very seriously. After multiple discussions with the elders, participants for all other minor realms were decided. However, the decision for a mid-stage Golden Core realm representative is still pending, causing quite the dilemma. The disciples that can represent the sect in the conference must be the best amongst all. After much thought, I decided it should be you entering the competition despite a tide of public opinion against it. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up and he involuntarily grinned; he found Lu Yang''s words pleasing and felt warm all over. So you finally admit that I am stronger than you? The grin on Lu Yang''s face widened: I am one of the judges. He had been striving for this moment, enduring hardships and suffering for the Fairy Eternity. Shit! Chapter 475 – 474 Chapter 475: Chapter 474 C Fairy Eternity: I will practice for you _1 A month and a half flew by, during which the Central Continent was unusually bustling. There were city-level and state-level competitions, and all the prodigies of the Great Xia Dynasty gathered on the stage. The arena spewed shock after shock, with many obscure cultivators surprisingly proving their abilities, leaving those who knew them dumbstruck. Even the disciples carefully nurtured and heavily pinned upon by the First Class Sects were occasionally defeated by unknown, minor cultivators. Soon came the day for the Seek Dao Sect''s celebration ceremony. Throughout the month and a half, Fairy Eternity went rogue in the Seek Dao Sect while conspiring with Lu Yang. They were as thick as thieves, both scheming and misbehaving masterfully. In the abode of Sky Gate Mountain, two Lu Yangs were sitting, one approving official documents and the other sleeping. Both were very busy. Just hold on a little longer; after the ceremony, it''ll all be over! Lu Yang encouraged himself as he reviewed the documents. Approaching the ceremony, he held the list of prominent youth from every state and the representatives of various forces attending the ceremony. He was currently using the Tree Growing Spell to create a wooden avatar. The one sleeping was Fairy Eternity, who had successfully possessed a body. Fairy, are you sure you''re helping me to cultivate? Perhaps feeling guilty for repeatedly possessing Lu Yang''s body and monopolizing his cultivation time, Fairy Eternity took the initiative to help Lu Yang cultivate. After all, the two were sharing the same body; whoever cultivated would benefit both. Then, Fairy Eternity continued to sleep. Ha- Fairy Eternity, awakened by Lu Yang, yawned broadly, giving Lu Yang dissatisfied side-eye. Of course, I am cultivating. This is a cultivation method associated with sleep, it''s based on the principle of recovering cultivation level through sleep. This is a supreme cultivation method only obtainable by immortals. You, as a mere mortal, naturally cannot comprehend its mystery. Lu Yang thought to himself that they already reached the peak of cultivators, wasn''t it? What use is this sleep-based cultivation method? Due to the enormous power vested in an acting sect master, Lu Yang had no power over Fairy Eternity. He could only continue to review the documents. So this is the Seek Dao Sect. How magnificent. Standing in front of the mountain gate of the Seek Dao Sect, Mingtai was moved upon seeing the continuous mountains behind the gate and the rich spiritual essence permeating everywhere. Representing the Sword Pavilion, he had progressed smoothly to the finals and entered the Seek Dao Sect with an elder. The Seek Dao Sect was much more lavish compared to their Sword Pavilion. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mingtai''s actions didn''t attract attention. Many disciples and forces participating in the finals were seeing the Seek Dao Sect for the first time and were shocked by its grandiosity. The spiritual essence at the mountain gate was so abundant, what kind of scenery awaited them inside? Mingtai, let''s go. The elder of the Sword Pavilion walked ahead, motioning for Mingtai to catch up. As it was not the first time the elder from the Sword Pavilion had visited the Seek Dao Sect, he took familiar steps across the bamboo forest to the core area of the Seek Dao Sect, the main venue for this ceremony. The main venue included Sky Gate Mountain, the Eight Elder Peaks, and a commercial street. It was the busiest and most bustling area of the Seek Dao Sect. The Seek Dao Sect has put in a lot of effort. The elder from the Sword Pavilion stroked his beard as he nodded in approval. For the ceremony, the Seek Dao Sect had cleared a space at the foot of the Sky Gate Mountain where they had erected an altar made entirely of white jade. There were three large statues on the altar, covered with red cloth. The altar was set with ritual vessels and offerings like the tripod, gui, dou, zun, pot, ju, small ju, candlestick, incense burner, wine plate, chime bells, bianqing, all arranged according to the highest sacrificial rules. Several Seek Dao Sect disciples guarded the vicinity of the altar to keep anyone from approaching it before the sacrifice began. There were also many other tools and props used in religious rites, many of which were so antique that even he couldn''t recognize them. It looks like the ancestral ceremonies of the Barbarian Tribes, but even more complex. As the oldest branch of the human race, the barbarian tribe continues the ancient traditions. The barbarian tribe''s ancestral rites have always been regarded by the world as the best representation of ancient ancestral ceremonies, with many scholars visiting the tribe to learn and extrapolate elements of the ancient world. What the Elder of the Sword Manor didn''t recognize was the scene of ancient tribal ancestor worship, and ascended immortals rites that Lu Yang made Fairy Eternity recall. Although Fairy Eternity is not reliable in her actions, her memory can be trusted. She effortlessly re-enacted the ancient sacrificial rituals, creating an absolutely orthodox ceremony. She could even recreate more ancient, orthodox gatherings of immortals, but Lu Yang rejected this idea. Elder Sikong, it has been a long time, said a voice. The Elder of the Sword Manor heard a familiar voice calling him. Turning his head, he saw Lu Baqian, the recently popular Sect Leader of Corpse Chasing Sect. The person following him must be the candidate from the Corpse Chasing Sect for the final competition. Oh, it''s Master Ru. Elder Sikong raised his hand in greeting, a swift casual gesture, in line with the style of sword cultivators. Hello, Master Ru, Mingtai echoed him. Haha, how did you know of my advancement to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Lu Baqian laughed heartily, his eyes crinkling with joy. Elder Sikong: It seems you have been neglecting your cultivation, brother Sikong, which is why you haven''t advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage yet. Lu Baqian, being the first of their peers to advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, was showing off everywhere. What''s more, his cultivation level was so high that no one could compete with him. Elder Sikong silently gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist hesitating for a moment but did not draw it. Is this a disciple from the Sword Manor? Lu Baqian finally acknowledged Mingtai after his boastful display. Only the best has received the inheritance of the Supreme One, Elder Sikong said with a slightly better expression, taking pride in Mingtai being the pride of Sword Manor. The Supreme One''s inheritance? Lu Baqian gasped in a low voice. His pupils contracted, obviously surprised. The Unification stage can be called the True Monarch, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage can be called the Venerable, and the Semi-immortal can be called the Supreme One. This guy named Mingtai actually received the inheritance of the Sword Manor''s Supreme One? The Supreme One of Sword Manor was a semi-immortal of swordsmanship. Unfortunately, he fell halfway and did not become an immortal. His stringent inheritance conditions meant no one was qualified to inherit it. He never thought he would see in his lifetime someone worthy enough to inherit the mantle of the Sword Manor''s Supreme One. The Sword Manor sure managed to keep a low profile by finding such an exceptional heir without making any noise. If it weren''t for this grand assembly, the Sword Manor probably wouldn''t have brought Mingtai out. Zhao Po, our outstanding disciple from the Corpse Chasing Sect. Without the exception of Huang Ming, Zhao Po would have been the true first young talent of the Corpse Chasing Sect. After the incident at Hanshui City compounded with Lu Baqian''s personal guidance upon advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Zhao Po had made great leaps in his development. Alright, I''ll chat with Master Ru, you youngsters can entertain yourselves. Elder Sikong waved his hand as if reminding them of their station. Whenever youngsters were present, he always had to keep up appearances, which made him uncomfortable. Hello Zhao Po, I''m Mingtai, are you a disciple of the Corpse Chasing Sect? Mingtai grinned broadly, a natural charmer and conversationalist. So, you were part of the Hanshui City incident? The Hanshui City incident was the largest scale battle in nearly a hundred years, involving three Transcendance Tribulation Stage participants, including a dominant Major Sky Venerable. It attracted wide attention and some people even made it into a storytelling series, circulated widely among the public. Mingtai often went to teahouses to listen to these tales. How could it not be exciting to meet someone who personally experienced the battle at Hanshui City? Zhao Po nodded: Yes, when the battle broke out above Hanshui City, I was with Lu Yang, Senior Brother, at the State Provincial Mansion. We were closest to the battle. You know Lu Yang, Senior Brother too? Mingtai''s eyes sparkled, his tone even more excited than before. The most popular tale at the teahouses was the Legend of the Seek Dao Sect: The Lu Yang Chapter! Chapter 476 – 475: The Legend of Seek Dao Sect Chapter 476: Chapter 475: ''The Legend of Seek Dao Sect C Lu Yang Part''_1 Zhao Po was startled by Mingtai''s reaction, unsure of why he was so excited. Did you not hear about the storytelling of ''The Legend of the Seek Dao Sect C Lu Yang Chapter''? Zhao Po shook his head. Recently, he had been engrossed in cultivation under the Sect Leader''s instruction, with no time to hear any stories. I haven''t heard the story, but I indeed know Senior Brother Lu Yang. Why do you ask? Can you tell me about what Senior Brother Lu Yang did in Hanshui City? Is he as powerful as the legends suggest? Indeed, he is extremely powerful. I have a Senior Brother named Huang Ming who is about my age, but is far superior to me in both cultivation talent and fighting ability. I later learned that he refined his cultivation after reaching the Unification Stage in the Great Yu era, explaining his prowess. At the time, I was ignorant. Coincidentally, I was exorcising ghosts with Senior Brother Lu Yang when we encountered Huang Ming. A conflict arose between us and a fight ensued. Who won? Mingtai asked eagerly. Of course, it was Senior Brother Lu Yang. He went hand to hand with Huang Ming after his cultivation disbanding. He had the upper hand and handled it with ease! That''s formidable! Mingtai was astonished. Even if he were to fight a cultivator who had disintegrated into the Unification Stage, he would be confident to win, but to handle it with ease is entirely impossible. Quite so. Senior Brothers Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou told me that only those of Unification Stage and above are qualified to be their opponents. Facts have proved it, too. After defeating Huang Ming, a Great Yu cultivator of the Unification Stage appeared intending to execute them. After handling him, the Emperor of Great Yu suddenly appeared and blanketed Hanshui City with the power of the rules. Even now, Zhao Po feels a chill when recalling it. He had never encountered so many high-level cultivators in his life, but everything seemed to come at once when he encountered Lu Yang. Mingtai seemed thoughtful, No wonder, with that, everything makes sense. Hey, speaking of which, Senior Brother Lu Yang is here in the Seek Dao Sect. Can we expect to see a battle of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage this time? Zhao Po waved his hand, thinking Mingtai was overthinking. No way, this is the Seek Dao Sect! Even the Emperor of Great Yu wouldn''t dare to cause any trouble here. With so many elders and the Sect Leader present, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would have their hands full. It''s already far-fetched to encounter a Transcendance Tribulation Stage battle once in a lifetime, let alone regularly. Even if such a meeting occurs, it would be during the advent of a Great Era, not every few months. Would you like something to eat? I''ve heard the barbecue here is delicious. Mingtai was not interested in food. He believes that cultivators should concentrate on cultivating. Eating is just to fulfill the appetites, an unnecessary behavior. However, Zhao Po was passionate and he didn''t want to be outright rude. You go ahead, I''m not fond of barbeque. Oh, don''t be like that, the barbecue here is really good. Once you try it, you''ll know. Wait here, I''ll go get us some. Zhao Po, as always, was enthusiastic. After all, having more friends opens more roads. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Mingtai was about to say something, he saw Zhao Po sprinting towards the shopping street, soon losing sight of him in the crowd. All he could do was to stop and wait. Probably due to the booming business of the barbecue shop that Zhao Po mentioned, Mingtai had to wait for a while. Since I have nothing else to do, I might as well ask where Senior Brother Lu Yang is. When Zhao Po returns, we can go and meet him together. Conveniently, a young man dressed in a Seek Dao Sect disciple''s robe walked by, and Mingtai grabbed him. The young man was startled, surprised at Mingtai''s sudden pull. He wondered if he had met an enemy. Hello there, fellow cultivator, would you happen to know where Senior Brother Lu Yang is? Lu Yang? The young man reacted with a strange expression, examining Mingtai from head to toe. Unfamiliar with Mingtai''s refined features and slightly unfamiliar appearance, he didn''t recognize him. What are you looking for Lu Yang for? asked the young man, looking cautious. Well, I am Mingtai from the Sword Tower. A few days ago, I listened to the latest version of ''The Legend of the Seek Dao Sect C Lu Yang Chapter'' in a teahouse and was in complete awe of Senior Brother Lu Yang. I thought I''d take this opportunity to meet him in person. ''The Legend of the Seek Dao Sect C Lu Yang Chapter''? The young man was bewildered. What kind of ghost name was that? What does the storytelling say? The storytelling describes Senior Brother Lu Yang as extraordinarily gifted, even among those with Single Spiritual Root. He is the most powerful one. He could also challenge higher levels, defeating the cultivators of the Spirit Transformation Stage when he was in the Foundation Establishment Stage! Upon reaching the Golden Core Stage, he became even more formidable! In the Imperial Palace, he fought with the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects, beating the leader of Laurel Fairy Palace until his mouth was full of leaves. The leader of Prison Suppressing Sect was beaten so hard that he vowed to become a monk, meanwhile, the leader of Suspension Temple was left speechless, growing hair with the intention to return to secular life! Initially, Mingtai thought the storytelling exaggeration about Lu Yang was a bit excessive. After all, it''s a popular story and an exaggeration is normal. But Zhao Po just said that his opponents are all at least at the Unification Stage. Isn''t that the same as what was told in the storytelling? The leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects were battered by Senior Brother Lu Yang, and all the eunuchs in the Imperial Palace saw it. The leaders of the Laurel Fairy Palace, Prison Suppressing Sect, and Five Elements Sect were beaten black and blue. Their injuries hadn''t even healed by the time they left the Imperial Palace! The emperor even greatly praised Lu Yang''s actions, praising him as a young hero with extraordinary talents. He granted him the privilege to enter the court without bending his knees in respect, praising him without naming his name, and carrying his sword into the palace! The young man wore an even more peculiar look on his face. His master had briefly returned to the Seek Dao Sect a while ago, in the name of caring for the Righteous Path, and asked him what had happened during the Palace meeting. He detailed everything to his master who then patted him satisfactorily on the shoulder, criticizing himself for not being a good enough teacher, as he had often been absent during his apprentice''s cultivation. He declared that he was determined to help his apprentice achieve fame and fortune, asking him to watch out. He never expected that achieving fame would be via this route! He was aware of Qiu Jin''an and the other two getting beaten black and blue, after all, it was mess created by a fairy, and he was aware of the aftermath. Qiu Jin''an and the other two had originally been competing for the title of strongest Golden Core Stage cultivator. However, during their fight, they got heated, all of them returning to their original realms, leaving themselves injured all over that they couldn''t recover for quite some time. Mingtai was about to say something more, but he suddenly heard a long, ancient bell chiming from the peak of Sky Gate Mountain, resonating in his ears. DongC DongC DongC The bell echoed throughout the Seek Dao Sect, a total of twelve tolls symbolizing the Seek Dao Sect''s history of 120,000 years. The sound of the bell indicated that the celebration was about to begin. Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned towards the direction of Sky Gate Mountain. The young man strode towards the altar. He was originally planning to go to the altar, but was intercepted midway by Mingtai. Excuse me, cultivator, you never told me where Senior Brother Lu Yang is! Mingtai said softly but urgently. The robe transformed into light feathers and disappeared. Fairy silk danced on the ground, spreading throughout the body. The official crown, black robe, wide red skirt, white silk belt, yellow knee protector formed a set of solemn and solemn clothing. The young man looked back, a smile in his eyes, I am Lu Yang. Chapter 477 Chapter 477: Chapter 476: Opening of the Ceremony_1 The bell toll rang, and guests filled the surroundings of the altar. All eyes were on Lu Yang, who was dressed in ceremonial attire, his expression solemn and dignified. Lu Yang walked step by step towards the altar, and people around him naturally made way. No one knew at this time that a battle was raging in Lu Yang''s mind. Come on, let me take over! Fairy, can you fix this or not? Shall I do it for you? As an Immortal, I have been worshipped by people since the ancient times, I know the procedure better than you! After a tug of war, Lu Yang was forced to relinquish control of his body. Fairy Eternity ascended the altar carved from white jade, moving with a measured and confident stride, as if she had travelled through time from the ancient era, carrying with her a profound sense of history. Who is this young man? The older generation who were watching the ceremony saw Lu Yang on the stage and were surprised. He didn''t match anyone they knew. I heard he is Daoist Buyu''s apprentice, Lu Yang. Recently, he has been very prominent. Some say that he is invincible in the Golden Core Stage and is the top amongst the younger generation. Invincible in the Golden Core Stage? The weight of this title is immense. The Golden Core stage holds a crucial position in the entire cultivation system. Being able to dominate and become invincible at the Golden Core stage implies limitless future achievements! That''s not right. Even if he is invincible in the Golden Core stage, he shouldn''t be on the altar. There are rumours that Daoist Buyu intends to groom this young apprentice, and has even allowed him to play the role of Acting Sect Leader, entrusting him with the task of organizing this grand ceremony. Don''t believe what you hear from others. In my view, Old Buyu is afraid to show his face, so he pushed his apprentice to the front. This feels like something Old Buyu would do. Such accomplishments at such a young age, what great fortune! I wonder if this Lu Yang has a sweetheart. My family happens to have a few girls of suitable age, and their talents are not bad. But he is Old Buyu''s apprentice! In that case, never mind. Dong- With Fairy Eternity''s ascent onto the stage, the bells chimed, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere, as if transporting people back to a hundred thousand years ago. The music being played by the Fourth Elder and his disciples was a special melody used for the Seek Dao Sect''s rituals. As a Confucian Cultivator, the Fourth Elder is well-versed in the laws of harmony and rhythm. His flute can summon all kinds of birds for worship. When he was younger, this skill attracted countless young girls. The altar was set up for the worship of three gigantic statues covered with red cloth. The Grand Elder was casting a spell, pulling away the red cloth to reveal the true faces of the three statues. Daoist Xiantian who founded the Seek Dao Sect, Celestial Master Guiyuan who started the Immortal Sect, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord who revitalized the sect. These three have special meaning in the Seek Dao Sect and are known as the Three Ancestors of the Seek Dao Sect. When Lu Yang took his oath as a disciple, it was done under the tablets of these three ancestors. Fairy Eternity held a jade stick in her hand, and with hands clasped and left hand on top, she bowed three times towards the tablets. Seeing Fairy Eternity performing the ceremony with formal dignity from beneath the altar, Yun Zhi nodded in satisfaction. In principle, even if Lu Yang becomes the Acting Sect Leader, he should not be qualified to represent the entire Seek Dao Sect in holding the worship ceremony. However, the person standing on the altar is not Lu Yang, but Fairy Eternity. As one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients and the owner of the Eternity Dao Fruit, Fairy Eternity is very qualified to worship the Three Ancestors of the Seek Dao Sect. The question should not be whether Fairy Eternity is qualified enough, but whether the fate of the Three Ancestors is strong enough. Fairy Eternity lit the candles and incense, and amid the swirling smoke, she recited the ritual text with a clear and resonant voice that echoed throughout the Seek Dao Sect. To the sacred spirits, born in the deep of ancient timeswith sacrificial offerings and abundant resources The ritual text was ordered by Fairy Eternity, passed on to Lu Yang, who in turn commanded the Fourth Elder to write it. As the most literate person in the entire Seek Dao Sect, it was only natural for the Fourth Elder to shoulder this important responsibility. Fairy Eternity quickly noticed the high standard of the text written by the Fourth Elder C there were many characters she couldn''t recognize, and those she could recognize were hard to pronounce. After reciting the ritual text, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of Fairy Eternity''s mouth. She was elated. In the past, she had always been worshipped by others. Today, it was finally her turn to worship others. As the Acting Sect Leader and client elder, her act of worshipping the Three Ancestors of the Seek Dao Sect was entirely justified. Our sect has prepared a variety of activities. Everyone please enjoy and rest for a day, the finals will commence tomorrow. Lu Yang''s plan for the ceremony was: start of the ceremony, guests have fun, start of the finals, end of the ceremony. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The purpose of the Righteous Path''s is to find ancient cultivators who have restarted their cultivation during this competition. However, Lu Yang believes that just based on the performance during the competition, it is hard to figure out whether the other party is truly an ancient cultivator. Hence, he suggested that by organizing activities during the ceremony and observing the actions of the competing cultivators, as well as their performance during the competition, it would be easier to discern. As soon as this idea was proposed, it was agreed upon by Emperor Xia and the other Sect Leaders. There are many cultivators placed within the Seek Dao Sect tasked with observation. Some were sent by the imperial court, some were sent by the Immortal Sects, all of them sycophantic individuals who are extremely good at picking up cues. It is difficult for the Seek Dao Sect to find such sycophantic individuals so they didn''t send any. At the end of the ritual, a group of old veterans from the cultivation world were still very interested in Lu Yang. Elder Sikong and Lu Baqian were among them, as they were very close friends. I heard that this youngster fought so fiercely, leaving the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects shamed and heavily wounded. Just rumors, golden core stage can have such battle strength, not even the reincarnation of immortals can achieve that. Well you can''t simply dismiss it. With the arrival of the Great Era, it''s not surprising to encounter such talents. Haven''t you heard of a prodigy who was able to Pass Tribulation at birth, unparalleled in cultivation, and ultimately succeeded in becoming an Immortal? You do make a point there, but I have a feeling that something isn''t right. Look, Qiu Jin''an and the others are right there, just ask them and we''ll know. Let''s go and ask. Cultivators are always decisive, they act on their thoughts immediately. Qiu Jin''an and company are looking around with gloomy expressions, trying to find Daoist Buyu. The news about ''Legend of Seek Dao Sect C Lu Yang''s Story'' reached them. As soon as they heard it, they knew it was a dirty trick from Daoist Buyu. After a month and a half of rest, the four had fully recovered. Yang Ding''s hair had grown back, Master Jiesha''s hair had also grown back to its original state. Fellow Daoist Qiu, I heard that Lu Yang fought against the four of you, is that true? The old veterans turned to Qiu Jin''an and others, the anticipation of mischief clearly written across their faces. The four of them simultaneously darkened their faces, not knowing how to answer. It''s true, but Qiu Jin''an reluctantly nodded and was just about to explain, but he was interrupted by Lu Baqian. Fellow Daoist Qiu, you''re mistaken. If you lose, you lose. It''s normal for cultivators to experience losses and wins. Why the need to justify? As a transcendent cultivator in the Tribulation Stage, Lu Baqian''s words carried a lot of weight. Right, Old Qiu, you always say that cultivators should be open and honest, accepting their weaknesses, why doesn''t it apply the same when it comes to yourself? This attitude is not conducive to your future cultivation. Every one of them pitched in, word by word, each more enthusiastic than the last. A rare opportunity to mock Qiu Jin''an was before them, and they wouldn''t miss it for the world. Unable to endure, Qiu Jin''an gave Luo Hongxia a meaningful look, she understood immediately and pulled out the Restraining Light Treasure Box. The treasure box emitted a bright light, and all the people were drawn into it. To balance the cultivation levels, both sides have to agree. However, if it was simply about pulling people in, Luo Hongxia alone could decide. Attack! Inside the treasure box, Master Jiesha took the lead with Qiu Jin''an and the others supporting him, they defeated the group of old veterans. Chapter 478 Chapter 478: Chapter 477: Fishing_1 Lu Yang was still unaware that the guests invited by the Seek Dao Sect were being beaten up by another batch of guests they had invited. Such situations were quite commonplace in the cultivation world. As powerful cultivators who acted based on their own likes and dislikes, fighting and killing were the norm, and being hunted down by others happened time and time again. Daoist Buyu was deeply acquainted with this. After Fairy Eternity had finished enjoying the ritual, she returned Lu Yang''s body to him. Senior brothers and sisters were setting up various activities along the roadside, so many that Lu Yang couldn''t recognize them all. When it was proposed that they could hold their own games, the senior brothers and sisters were eager to try. They all had their own ideas, and like a flurry of snowflakes, applications flew towards the abode. Fairy Eternity delegated the responsibility to Lu Yang. Seeing the number of applications, Lu Yang was overwhelmed and passed on the responsibility to the Eldest Senior Sister. The Eldest Senior Sister''s review criteria were very simple. As long as the activity was not dangerous and would not tarnish the image of the Seek Dao Sect, it could be held. Sect Master Lu. Hello, Sect Master Lu. Hello, Sect Master. There were greetings everywhere. Lu Yang responded one by one, nodding his head. It was a pleasing feeling. Lu Yang changed out of his heavy ceremonial robes. Acting Sect Master, do you want to buy a few books? A senior brother greeted Lu Yang. He was a brother who often stood guard in the Task Hall. The people of the Seek Dao Sect would call Lu Yang Acting Sect Master, and outsiders would address him as Sect Master. Buying books? Aren''t there any in the Scripture Pavilion? Lu Yang was puzzled. These are all good stuff not found in the Scripture Pavilion, do you want to take a look? The senior brother from the Task Hall encouraged, and Lu Yang was interested. He stopped at the book stall to check out what kind of exceptional items were being sold here. What do you have here? Although Acting Sect Master is the disciple of the Sect Master, you probably haven''t had much contact with him. I have an autobiography written by the Sect Master here that details his life experiences. Would you like to buy one? Master''s autobiography? This was indeed a book that wasn''t in the Scripture Pavilion and Lu Yang was interested. I''ll take one. Fifty contribution points. Lu Yang smacked his lips, fifty contribution points for a book was really expensive. But he had accrued plenty of points due to his frequent achievements so he wasn''t worried about running out. He swiped his contribution points across, and the senior brother from the Task Hall handed over a book with a scroll cover to Lu Yang. Two Thousand Years of Prison Environmental Change in the Great Xia Dynasty Is this Master''s autobiography? Lu Yang suddenly remembered, he had heard the Eldest Senior Sister talking about this book. She said that Master believed that everyone should leave something behind in their life, so he wrote a book based on his personal experiences. And what he wrote was this book. Strictly speaking, the content in this book was much more reliable than storytelling, and certainly qualified as an autobiography. Lu Yang felt a pang of regret. This book was so readily available in the outside world that you could buy it with spare change. But inside his own sect, it required fifty contribution points. They were even scamming the Sect Master! Acting Sect Master, don''t be angry, I''ll give you another book. The senior brother from the Task Hall, who still had some sense of conscience, hurriedly said. What book? As the Sect Master''s youngest disciple, you are bound to encounter the Sect Master''s enemies when you go out. I can give you a list of the Sect Master''s enemies, how about that? That''s more like it. Lu Yang took the book; its title was List of Unification Stages in the Great Xia Dynasty. So, anyone at the Unification stage is considered Master''s enemy? The senior brother from the Task Hall waved his hand, flipping open the book for Lu Yang: Not necessarily. Acting Sect Master, see, I''ve highlighted a few names in the list. Are these Master''s enemies? Only these few hold no grudges against the Sect Master. Lu Yang''s heart sank. Having gained a master who hasn''t taught him a single thing yet, he found himself surrounded by enemies everywhere he turned. Take care, Acting Sect Master. Come again next time. The senior brother from the Task Hall warmly saw Lu Yang off. Senior brother, do you still have that book from just now? After Lu Yang left, someone came to buy a book. Which one? The senior brother from the Task Hall squinted at the newcomer. It''s the ''List of Unification Stages in the Great Xia Dynasty''. I don''t think I''ve seen this book in the outside world. The man who came to buy the book looked young, about the same age as Lu Yang, and under the intense gaze of the senior brother from the Task Hall, he scratched his head awkwardly and laughed. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I am Zhou Qingshi from the Pan Shi Sect, here to participate in the finals. I thought it would be rude not to recognize the elders at the Unification stage when I go out in the future, so I wanted to buy this book to study. Upon hearing this, the senior brother from the Task Hall responded with a broad smile and dispelled his doubts: I see, that''s how it is. Bottom line, five thousand spirit stones. Five, five thousand?! Zhou Qingshi was taken aback. Thinking about the usefulness of this book, he gritted his teeth and bought it. The senior brother from the Task Hall signaled the people nearby to note down Zhou Qingshi''s name and put him on the suspect list for close observation. He sneered: A Golden Core Stage cultivator hoping to recognize all the Unification Stages in the Great Xia Dynasty, do you think you are Junior Brother Lu? Not long after Lu Yang walked away, he saw a familiar face: Palace Master Luo, what are you doing here? Luo Hongxia had just set up a temporary stall on the side of the street, technically an illegal structure, but no one dared to interfere with her. She was sitting on grass, with a box in front of her. Luo Hongxia glanced at Lu Yang: It''s Sect Master Lu. I''m fishing. Fishing? Lu Yang was puzzled. There wasn''t even water here.'' Luo Hongxia didn''t explain and gestured for Lu Yang to sit down. After Lu Yang sat down, he heard Luo Hongxia idly say: I suppose you''ve heard the storytelling from ''The Legend of the Seek Dao Sect C the Lu Yang Chapter''. The stories described are very detailed, and they are all true. I wonder who could have leaked them. Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat and quickly threw his Master under the bus: It was all Master''s doing. He cared about the meeting process in the name of the sect master, so I told him about my experience at the meeting. Hmph, it must have been him! Luo Hongxia sneered, smiling defiantly. Just as Lu Yang was about to say something, he saw a friend of Luo Hongxia''s approaching. Lu Yang remembered him as the Master of the Xuan Gate. Seeing Luo Hongxia, Xuan Gate Master smiled maliciously: Fellow Daoist Luo, I heard that you were beaten by Master Lu. Is this true? A Golden Core Stage defeating a Unification Stage reeked of deceit, but that didn''t stop him from coming over to taunt Luo Hongxia. Unfortunately, Qiu Jin''an and Yang Ding were not present, otherwise he would taunt them all together. Just as Lu Yang was about to explain, he saw Luo Hongxia wave her hand, indicating that he didn''t need to explain. Indeed this has happened, Sect Master Lu can testify. Luo Hongxia''s unexpected admission caused a moment of surprise for the Xuan Gate Master. This reaction seemed off. This involves ancient secrets. If you are interested, I can tell you about it. Ancient secrets? The Xuan Gate Master was interested. There are too many people around here. Let''s talk in the box. Luo Hongxia opened the box. The Xuan Gate Master twitched at the sight of the box, which felt eerily familiar: Isn''t this the Restraining Light Treasure Box of your Laurel Fairy Palace Before he could finish his sentence, he saw the box exploding with light, sucking the Xuan Gate Master into it. Inside the box, the Xuan Gate Master heard a cold laugh coming from behind him. Heard you little guy wanted to know how we lost to Lu Yang? He turned around and saw Qiu Jin''an and Yang Ding, both smiling mischievously. Master Jiesha was wiping the blood off his fists, looking as if he were showing sympathy. Qiu Jin''an and Yang Ding closed in on him, and the Xuan Gate Master''s screams were heard soon after. Lu Yang stared at Luo Hongxia dumbfounded as she closed the box, swallowing hard. That''s what I call fishing. Chapter 479 Chapter 479: 478 Huh, there''s quite a few people in this box, more than a dozen. Fairy Eternity gasped softly, utterly surprised. The moment Luo Hongxia opened the box, she saw more than a dozen Unification Stage cultivators piled up inside, including a dabbler at the Transcendance Tribulation stage. The bloodied mute old monk didn''t have a scratch on him. Qiu Jin''an and Yang Ding were rubbing their hands together, waiting for their prey to be hooked. Come on, hand over control of your body to me, and let me go inside the box to take a look. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang broke into a cold sweat. He desperately advised Fairy Eternity, Fairy, our Seek Dao Sect has plenty of activities, there''s no need to engage in this one. It''s too time-consuming. All right then. Fairy Eternity easily accepted the suggestion of her trusted aide. Lu Yang quickly bid goodbye to Luo Hongxia and hastened to leave the area, hearing the gloating laughter from behind him. Fellow Daoist Luo, I heard you were beaten by Sect Master Lu. Is it true? And where are Fellow Daoist Qiu and Fellow Daoist Yang Lu Yang quickened his pace. Soon, he was distracted by something he''d never seen before. What is this Lu Yang saw a small tent filled with cultivators below. They were dishevelled, holding ripped Talismans and looked lost in thought. A wooden board hanging next to the tent read: Seek Dao Sect: Origin. Acting Sect Master. A voice called from behind the small tent. It was Tao Yaoye, whom Lu hadn''t seen in a while. She seemed very pleased to see him. Congrats on your promotion, Senior Brother Lu. Tao Yaoye teased. Lu Yang displayed an awkward smile, Junior Sister, stop teasing me. Seeing that Lu Yang was embarrassed, Tao Yaoye didn''t continue to tease him: It''s the sect celebration, and geniuses from all over are gathered at the Seek Dao Sect, so I took the opportunity to promote the ''Dream Mirage.'' Lu Yang nodded, he had figured that out from the Array Method on the ground. How''s the response? Pretty good overall, it should be easy to promote it in the future. Essentially, Dream Mirage is an illusion. For the attendees, illusions are not rare. The fact they consider it ''pretty good'' shows the Dream Mirage''s contents are quite impressive. What''s the content of the Dream Mirage this time? Our founding story of the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang was amazed. You made our founder''s story of asking for directions and establishing the sect sound interesting? It''s slightly modified. Daoist Xiantian felt lost in his cultivation, couldn''t make progress, and met an immortal being during meditation. The immortal advised him to head north for answers. As he headed north, he fought demons, witnessed countless injustices, and finally understood that the true pure land lies in one''s heart. He then established the Seek Dao Sect, representing the uncertainties of the mortal and immortal paths, and the quest for truth within our hearts. Lu Yang was speechless. So, basically, you only kept our founder''s name unchanged? Well, if it can make our sect''s history sound better, our ancestor probably won''t mind. Did you encounter any problem in the research of Dream Mirage? Need me to allocate some funds? Lu Yang, having all the power, acted quite generously. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tao Yaoye quickly declined. Well, keep up the good work. Go for it. Lu Yang gave a few words of encouragement. Walking past a few stalls, he saw Meng Jingzhou passionately giving a lecture. Fellow Daoists, only mortals chase after love. As cultivators, things like love only cause us to waste precious time. After intimacy, energy leaks, memory declines, and attention is difficult to concentrate. It greatly affects our cultivation progress. Furthermore, having a boyfriend or girlfriend is a waste of time. Wouldn''t it be better to cultivate in close quarters during those times? Look at me, this refined mana body is the result of giving up the affairs of the flesh. As the number one person in the mid-stage of Golden Core, representing the Seek Dao Sect in combat, I have proven my success! You all know Sect Master Lu right? Despite being the Sect Master now, he still offers me his seat every time we meet. What does this signify? It shows that he respects me enough to give me his seat! The cultivators being drawn in by Meng Jingzhou''s speech murmured in shock at this revelation. I have made a vow to never marry or engage in intimacy until I become an Immortal! Do you want to have the same achievements as me? We do! A few plants shouted out loud. Meng Jingzhou nodded with satisfaction, I have a secret method here that can eliminate the desire for intimacy, who wants to give it a try? No one responded until a few seconds later, a man stepped forward to volunteer. I''ll give it a try. Meng Jingzhou was pleasantly surprised. He excitedly prepared to perform the Single Man''s Curse Punch. Li Haoran stepped onto the stage. Senior Brother Meng, can I try it? Meng Jingzhou''s face turned dark. If he punched Li Haoran, he would likely have to go to Wild State again. Seeing Meng Jingzhou''s dark expression, Li Haoran inwardly rejoiced. At last, he was able to turn the tables and gain the upper hand. Haoran, you''re here? A gentle feminine voice rang out, slightly full of surprise. A fragrant wind blew past as Su Yiren swept in and grabbed Li Haoran''s arm. Having searched for a long time, Su Yiren finally found Li Haoran at the celebration. Li Haoran''s pupils slightly shrink, he didn''t expect Su Yiren to find him even though he was hiding in the Seek Dao Sect. Seeing Li Haoran''s horrified expression, Lu Yang was amused. Su Yiren was brought here by him. It wasn''t unusual for the sect to invite a hermit Unification Stage cultivator to the celebration. Mom, why are you here? Qin Yanyan squeezed out from the crowd, mumbling complains about the lack of decency on public display. Mom? Li Haoran being loved by a beautiful woman had initially made others envious, but now their gaze was strange. Could this be the so-called May-December relationship? Man Gu, one of the plants from earlier, was deep in thought. After returning from the Wild State, he''d heard about Li Haoran''s upcoming marriage to a Unification Stage cultivator who also had a child. Let''s go, there''s lots of interesting things here we can explore. Without further ado, Su Yiren dragged Li Haoran away by the sheer force of her willpower. Qin Yanyan walked beside Li Haoran, warning them with her eyes, which unfortunately had little effect. Li Haoran was surrounded by a beautiful woman and a cute daughter, which made others envious. Seeing this, Lu Yang felt very satisfied. Junior Brother. The voice of Eldest Senior Sister spooked Lu Yang. Eldest Senior Sister, what''s the matter? Eldest Senior Sister frowned slightly, seeming puzzled: We should have invited many Unification Stage cultivators, but why does it seem like not many have arrived? Lu Yang kept thinking, ''if you would just look inside the box, you might find everyone resting.'' I''m not sure. Lu Yang played dumb. How could he possibly suggest that Eldest Senior Sister start a fight in the box? Then, let''s search together. Chapter 480 Chapter 480: Chapter 479: The Fox Borrows the Tiger''s Might_1 S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang considered selling out Luo Hongxia. There was a lot of stress in being around Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister was tall and exceedingly beautiful, with a cold and indifferent demeanor, this attracted strong attention from both genders. Wherever she walked in the street, she got many geniuses constantly turning their heads. All of those looking back were from the outside, no one from Seek Dao Sect dared to gaze at Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang was almost eighteen years old, with a height of 1.8 meters, half-head taller than Eldest Senior Sister, but he felt like the short one standing next to her. Gluttonous King competition, a thousand Spirit Stones as entry fee, competition between groups of ten! Gluttonous King competition? Lu Yang was mildly surprised, given cultivators could quickly digest everything they eat, when was this going to end? He turned his head to see a mountain of Fasting Pills on the dining table. Lu Yang: Elixir Lottery, a thousand Spirit Stones or ten contribution points per entry, guaranteed Fine Pill within ten tries, guaranteed Elixir Cloud pill within a hundred tries! A senior brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak passionately peddled, catching Lu Yang''s attention. Lu Yang noticed that Eldest Senior Sister seemed interested, so he took the initiative to suggest, I will give it a few tries, do you want to try, Eldest Senior Sister? Eldest Senior Sister looked at Lu Yang coldly, remained silent a while then said: Alright. Upon seeing Acting Sect Master and Eldest Senior Sister, the senior brother at Elixir Cauldron Peak was very enthusiastic: Please sit, Eldest Senior Sister. Acting Sect Master, you too. We are here for lottery. Upon hearing this, the senior brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak showed an embarrassed expression, Lottery? I''m afraid my elixirs would not catch your eyes No worries, we are just playing. As the interpreter of Eldest Sister''s facial expression, Lu Yang knew she was interested in this activity, thus naturally, he couldn''t disappoint her. Let''s start with ten tries. Lu Yang paid a hundred contribution points without blinking an eye. The senior brother at Elixir Cauldron Peak brought out a large pill furnace with a mouth at the bottom. Strike it ten times and ten elixirs will come out. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang did as told, striking ten times, ten elixirs rolled out with rumbles, nine of them looked inferior, lacking smooth color, only one was flawless, labeled as Fine Pill. What are these elixirs? Lu Yang recognized common elixirs, but not those of Elixir Cauldron Peak. These nine are Heaven and Earth Creation Pills, they contain the way of time, gestating the creation of heaven and earth. They are full of randomness and even I, with my abilities, can hardly refine the second batch. This is a pill with infinite possibilities. Lu Yang was slightly surprised and started looking at the nine inferior pills differently. Eldest Senior Sister looked at the senior brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak and said coldly: Tell the truth. The senior brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak started, daring not to mess around in front of Eldest Senior Sister, he confessed: Some time ago, while I was refining these elixirs, I had to leave for a bit, and forgot the time. By the time I got back, the elixirs were ruined. I thought it would work well for this celebratory activity to offer them as prizes for the lottery. Do you know that one of the conditions for me allowing this event was to not tarnish our sect''s reputation? Eldest Senior Sister, rest assured, I''ve been introducing myself as a Five Elements Sect disciple! the senior brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak said, slapping his chest in assurance. Hmm? No no no, I mean, I will pack up and leave. Eldest Senior Sister raised her hand, stopping the senior brother from Elixir Cauldron Peak who was preparing to pack up: Don''t be in a hurry, let me try my luck. Here are a hundred contribution points, I will try ten times. Eldest Senior Sister lightly struck the furnace once. A hidden force lingered within the furnace, echoing nine times after the initial hit. Adding up to exactly ten times. Ten pills rolled out rumblingly. All ten pills were robust, with three of them entwined by Elixir Clouds. Seven were Fine Pills, three were Elixir Cloud pills. According to the odds, it would take three hundred entries to get three Elixir Cloud pills. Lucky. Eldest Senior Sister''s lips curved slightly, she picked up an Elixir Cloud pill and carefully stored it. The rest of the pills were handed to Lu Yang. She did not use any magic skills, this was pure luck. Her luck was always good. The two continued walking, looking for the reason of the disappearance of the Unification Stage cultivators.on one hand, while enjoying various activities on the other hand. Gradually, Lu Yang did not feel as restrained as before. A master and disciple happened to pass by, noticing Lu Yang and Yun Zhi. Master, why is it that Lu Yang, who is of a similar age and has similar cultivation level as me, gets to be the Acting Sect Master and even has the privilege to preside over the sacrificial ritual? A young genius was somewhat jealous of Lu Yang. He belonged to one of the top nine sects, Control Qi Sect. His master was the sect leader of Control Qi Sect. He was not invited to the Seek Dao Sect''s celebration solely due to his affiliation with the Control Qi Sect, but also due to being one of the cultivators who were part of the final competition. His and Lu Yang''s status was similar, but the gap between their positions was massive. He felt a sense of imbalance and somewhat unwilling to accept it. Shut up! the Control Qi Sect leader scolded his disciple in a low voice. The young genius was startled, his master was always polite and amicable with him, when did he ever scold him like this? The Control Qi Sect leader was too busy to consider his disciple''s reaction, he was sweating coldly, nervously eyeing Lu Yang. His attention was not on Lu Yang, but Yun Zhi who was standing next to Lu Yang. Although he didn''t possess the high status of the five sect leaders, as a well-known high-tier sect, he was also an exceptional figure who was aware of some matters. For example, he had heard that hundreds of years ago, a disciple from Seek Dao Sect defeated the four leaders of the Great Immortal Sects by himself, including the renowned Master Jiesha. Who was Master Jiesha? Even in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, he was an absolute powerhouse, even stronger than the patriarch of his own sect! Master Jiesha was defeated proving the strength of the opponent. And that was an incident that occurred hundreds of years ago. He didn''t even dare to imagine how much that Seek Dao Sect disciple''s cultivation level had improved over the years. This is the main character of the Great Era Talents so extraordinary, perhaps no one can compare. Master The young genius saw the fear in his master''s eyes and heard his murmuring, he followed his master''s gaze and saw the popular Lu Yang. He had never heard his master give such high praises to anyone. The young genius seemed to understand something and looked at Lu Yang with reverence. Eldest Senior Sister noticed someone looking at her, she turned her head and saw the Control Qi Sect leader, it was not an important matter so she didn''t think any further about it and continued. Did something happen, Eldest Senior Sister? Seeing Eldest Senior Sister turned her head, Lu Yang thought she discovered something. Eldest Senior Sister slightly furrowed her brows, she indeed noticed something she couldn''t understand. Strange, why does it feel like there are many unfamiliar Unification Stage cultivators? To hold the celebration, Seek Dao Sect invited many friends, cultivators from all sides came to the event, making it extremely lively. What puzzled Eldest Senior Sister was, she did not see many familiar Unification Stage cultivators along the way, but encountered a lot of unfamiliar ones. If a few unfamiliar Unification Stage cultivators infiltrate a group, it''s hard to notice. But if a few Unification Stage cultivators appear abruptly, it would be noticeable. Chapter 481 Chapter 481: Chapter 480 Where am I now?_1 Many unfamiliar Unification Stage cultivators? Lu Yang was confused. He didn''t know many Unification Stage cultivators, primarily those from his own Sect. Among the external Unification Stage cultivators he''d invited to the celebration, he only knew Su Yiren and knew the names of a few others. Like the Sect Leader of the Control Qi Sect who just passed by, whom he had not recognized. The newly acquired Unification Stage List of the Great Xia Dynasty did have brief details and portraits of the various Unification Stage cultivators, but Lu Yang had been busy exploring the streets and hadn''t had a chance to look at it yet. Unlike the unreliable Fairy Eternity, what Eldest Senior Sister said was highly credible, and Lu Yang had to take it seriously. Could they be Unification Stage hermits? Like Su Yiren, who was a hermit cultivator. Her presence wasn''t widely known, and not many people could recognize her. Eldest Senior Sister shook her head, denying this possibility, I know most of the Unification Stage hermits. It can''t be that all the ones I''ve never met are here. Lu Yang frowned in thought. This was odd, the sudden appearance of so many Unification Stage cultivators. Were they friends or foes? Enemies? Any thought of attacking the Seek Dao Sect would only be attributed to madness. Friends? But why wouldn''t they introduce themselves? Lu Yang could not quite understand the thought process of these Unification Stage cultivators. Not just Unification Stage, there are three or four at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage as well who are also strangers, said Yun Zhi suddenly. Lu Yang was shocked, this made the situation even more serious. Should we catch some and ask them? Lu Yang suggested. If they caught the wrong person, as the Acting Sect Leader, he could always apologize. Alright. Yun Zhi nodded, Lu Yang''s idea suited her. A wooden sign blocked their path. The sign read: Please hold your breath before entering. This wooden sign wasn''t here when we passed earlier, was it? Lu Yang puzzled. The two of them had almost completed a full round by now. Sixth Elder put up this sign. It was clear to Yun Zhi that this was not the first time she had seen the wooden sign; she recognized instantly that it was the work of the Sixth Elder. Lu Yang was relieved and understood. Everyone attending the celebration was a genius or a powerful cultivator, holding their breath was only a matter of thought and did not constitute a problem. The arrival of the Sixth Elder did not cause much disturbance. The two quickly met the Sixth Elder in a familiar location, the same spot where Luo Hongxia had been fishing. Luo Hongxia and the Sixth Elder were close friends. It was a good opportunity for them to chat during the celebration. Even though they couldn''t speak, their relaxed demeanor indicated they were having a good time. Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye were following their masters and also chatting via Spiritual Sense. Palace Master Luo. Fellow Daoist Yun. The two saluted each other with a hand gesture. Lu Yang, it''s been a while since our last meeting in Qingzhou, Lan Ting greeted warmly. Junior Sister Lan Ting, Do you know Junior Sister Tao? Lu Yang noticed the two were smiling brilliantly and seemed to have a good relationship. Both of them had Immortal bodies, so perhaps they shared many common topics. I''ve heard from my master that Palace Master Luo had taken in a prodigy as outstanding as my junior sister. I''m delighted to finally meet you today. Tao Yaoye started and took Lan Ting''s hand, stepping aside to maintain distance from Lu Yang and Lan Ting. Lan Ting also chimed in with a soft, sweet voice, Junior Sister Tao and I hit it off immediately. She even plans to use my image for the Dream Mirage. Tao Yaoye chuckled lightly, gently shaking Lan Ting''s arm, I''ve always wanted to use a beautiful cultivator''s image for the Dream Mirage. I was astonished to see Junior Sister Lan Ting today. Who knew the world could contain such beauty. You couldn''t be more fitting for the Dream Mirage. Ah the compliments, Junior Sister Tao is much more beautiful than I am. All I have to be proud of is my Cultivation Level. The atmosphere seemed a bit peculiar to Lu Yang, but he couldn''t quite figure out the source of that peculiarity, and decided to stay silent for the moment. Yun Zhi noted that the Restraining Light Treasure Box was set aside next to Luo Hongxia and she initiated a conversation, May I know if Palace Master Luo has any business with the Treasure Box? Is there anything pending? Luo Hongxia considered for a moment. Nearly all the old veterans of the Cultivation World that she knew were now inside the box, so it should be clear of tasks now. It''s done. Can you lend it to me? This was the perfect time to catch those unfamiliar Unification Stage and Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators using the Restraining Light Treasure Box. Um Luo Hongxia seemed hesitant. Although the Restraining Light Treasure Box was the treasure of the Laurel Fairy Palace, the practice of borrowing treasures was common among the Five Great Immortal Sects. It wasn''t a good excuse for her to decline. Luo Hongxia was also feeling guilty. They were in Seek Dao Sect''s territory and had shut all the powerful attendees in the Treasure Box. If this were to get out, it would be embarrassing for the Seek Dao Sect. Plus, Yun Zhi was right there and it was too late to let the people out now. Unable to think of a reason to refuse, she reluctantly decided to lend the Treasure Box. I thank Palace Master Luo in advance. Yun Zhi gave a salute, with a flick of her fingers, the Treasure Box floated up from the ground. Junior Brother, let''s go. Upon hearing Eldest Senior Sister''s call, Lu Yang heaved a sigh of relief, and after a quick farewell to the two ladies, he quickly followed Yun Zhi. True Monarch Wangyue was squatting in front of a stall, thoughtfully looking at the merchandise. He was tasked by the Imperial Teacher to understand the situation of the celebration, but he hadn''t expected there could be unexpected gains too. Interested in this? The stall''s owner was an old man who looked like an old farmer. He had a simple smile and picked up a book from the stall. I found this old book in a Secret Realm. It records the existence of someone called the Hundred Medicine Heavenly King from the Heavenly Court. If you''re interested, I''ll sell it to you for 800,000 Spirit Stones! True Monarch Wangyue was intrigued. The Imperial Teacher was distressed over the sudden emergence of the Heavenly Court, and he didn''t expect to find a clue about the Heavenly Court here. It was a great merit! To a Unification Stage cultivator, 800,000 Spirit Stones wasn''t expensive. He wasn''t worried that it would be fake. This was the Seek Dao Sect''s territory after all. No one would dare to sell fake goods. Doing so would be an affront to the Seek Dao Sect. I''ll take it! Without further ado, True Monarch Wangyue exchanged his Storage Ring with the old man''s Storage Ring and transferred the 800,000 Spirit Stones. Just as he was about to pick up the book, a beam of light enveloped him and sucked him into the Treasure Box. Snap. The old book fell, landing on the ground. Martial Nephew Yun, what is this Uncle Ba looked slightly surprised at Yun Zhi. Eldest Senior Sister wants to ask him something. Lu Yang helpfully answered for Yun Zhi. True Monarch Wangyue was bewildered, unsure of what had happened. He had just bought a book, why was he here now? Why were there so many people here? He saw two Great Cultivators grinning sinisterly, rubbing their hands together, slowly walking towards him. An old monk with a kind face was giving off a murderous aura. At a further distance, a group of beaten up Great Cultivators lay on the ground, wailing. This sight sent chills down his spine. Where was he? I don''t recognize him, who''s this? Qiu Jin''an was a bit hesitant. He had never seen True Monarch Wangyue before. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who cares? Since he was put in here by Fellow Daoist Luo, he must be here to mock us. It''s definitely right to beat him up! Yang Ding made a simple analysis and came to a conclusion. Makes sense. Chapter 482 Chapter 482: Chapter 481: Why Are There So Many People in the Treasure Box? _1 Uncle Ba, this old book of yours Lu Yang looked perplexed. He had heard the conversation just now. The old book detailed the stories of the Hundred Medicine Heavenly King. Wasn''t the Hundred Medicine Heavenly King you, old man? Are you writing your autobiography? Uncle Ba did not feel embarrassed at all and admitted directly, I just want to exploit the fame we earned in Hanshui City battle, and use this opportunity to market and promote myself. He thought that the appearance of the divine bean deity in the Hanshui City was the handiwork of Eldest Senior Sister. I planned to purposely leak some information to the outside world, so everyone knows about the mysterious and powerful Heaven''s Court. Look at this book, it appears old enough. I specifically borrowed a magic artifact related to time magic from Old Five and aged this book with the artifact. As a notorious member of the nine children of the Seek Dao Sect, Uncle Ba was meticulous in his deceit. Fifth Elder can control time? Lu Yang was surprised. Amongst the people he knew, only he, Fairy Eternity, and Time Immortal could use time magic. It is very difficult to cultivate time magic; if one does not have high suspicion, they will not learn it no matter how hard they try. No, Old Five doesn''t have such an immense ability. He just happened to refine it. It''s a tapestry that can change the time of the objects it wraps. He treasures it a lot. If it wasn''t for myself and big brother intervening, he wouldn''t have lent it to me! Uncle Ba muttered, dissatisfied with Fifth Elder''s stinginess. He did not think about the fact that he was even more miserly than the Fifth Elder when it came to guarding the medicinal garden. If anyone picked a herb or two, he would act as though they were after his life. Did the Grand Elder also participate? What can I say? Lu Yang didn''t feel surprised by this news, after learning about it. He even felt that it was understandable. Let''s go, capture all the unfamiliar faces. Eldest Senior Sister did not interfere in Uncle Ba''s antics. Uncle Ba''s activities did not pose any risk and it wouldn''t tarnish the image of the Seek Dao Sect. It fit well within the conditions of the event. Moreover, there were important things to do right now. She decided to gain momentum by capturing everyone and put them in the treasure box to understand what these unfamiliar cultivators were planning to do. Let''s go! With the support of Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang had the courage to go forward. He, being the representative of the Acting Sect Leader, saw no issue in capturing a few Unification cultivators. The brother-sister duo, equipped with the treasure box, moved unimpeded in the Seek Dao Sect, capturing all the unfamiliar cultivators and stashing them away. This even included the cultivators at the Transcendence Tribulation stage. The Restraining Light Treasure Box was a top-tier treasure, passed down for a hundred thousand years in the Laurel Fairy Palace. Through the blessings of the Palace Master and Supreme Elders from generations, it had become extremely powerful, capable of trapping even those in the Transcendence Tribulation stage. However, those at the Transcendence Tribulation stage could easily escape from the treasure box. The black and white honorable was enveloped in a beam of light, and he assumed his identity had been exposed. He had a cruel look in his eyes and fought back fiercely, but he could only obediently enter the Restraining Light Treasure Box. As soon as he entered, he saw the cultivator from Great Xia beating up his subordinates. While they weren''t hitting hard, the humiliation was immense. His subordinates were fighting back desperately, receiving heavier punches in return. Seventeen or eighteen Unification cultivators from Great Yu had been beaten and were lying on the ground, their status unknown. Damn it, we''re definitely exposed! This obviously could not be the Seek Dao Sect''s hospitality. Most of the bigshots of Great Xia that he could name were here. Their message had obviously leaked somehow, which let the Seek Dao Sect grasp their handle. As such, they tactically arranged for people in the treasure box to capture them all in one fell swoop! What a clever plot. The black and white honorable''s voice was cold. The Imperial Teacher was absolutely correct. The Seek Dao Sect was indeed an obstacle to the restoration of Great Yu. But what of that? He was a late-stage Transcendent. Could he be trapped in this trashy box? He turned his hands over, and black and white spheres emerged, slowly spinning and containing an infinite amount of destructive power. Qiu Jin''an and Yang Ding, who were about to make a move, saw the black and white spheres and promptly retreated. This person is definitely not at the Unification stage! A cold smile crossed the black and white honorable''s face. Just a handful of Unification cultivators, do they think they can trap me because they are overbearing? Suddenly, he sensed danger. An old monk slowly walked over, full of compassion, with an intense Buddhist aura. Another old man sat up from the ground, generating a purple steam that traveled three thousand miles eastwards, like a flowing ribbon. The old man grabbed this steam in his hand. It was the founder patriarch from the Control Qi Sect, the One Qi Venerable. Wooden scraps scattered on the ground levitated and assembled into a puppet, the Puppet Honorable, the Grand Elder of Yanshi Sect. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One Great Power after another climbed up from the ground, radiating an aura exceeding the Unification Stage. For the 120,000-year celebration of Seek Dao Sect, naturally they also invited the senior predecessors of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to observe. They all came to mock Master Jiesha, couldn''t find Master Jiesha, so they went to find Luo Hongxia and were each put into the treasure box, suffering the beating of Master Jiesha. There were only so many people at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. When a Transcendance Tribulation Stage with an unknown origin suddenly appeared, they naturally wanted to interrogate him carefully. All together! Lu Baqian shouted, and several Transcendance Tribulation Stages attacked at the same time. The Puppet Honorable showed a desperate look. As expected, the Seek Dao Sect was well prepared! He had fallen into their trap! Almost everyone is caught. Yun Zhi and Lu Yang walked around for a few circles, now everyone outside was familiar to them. Let''s go in and interrogate them. Yun Zhi was quite confident. She had caught so many people. Even if one or two of them didn''t tell the truth, could it be possible that all of them wouldn''t? A beam of light enveloped the two of them, and they entered the treasure box. Fellow Daoists, someone else has come in, get up! Lu Baqian, upon seeing someone come in, shouted, signaling everyone to attack. He rushed to the front, unaware that the expression of the people behind him was filled with terrible memories, they showed a somewhat horrified expression and stopped in their tracks, not charging forward. Yun Yun Zhi? Lu Baqian also reacted, abruptly halting his steps. Why are there so many people? Yun Zhi was also very surprised, she thought the box was filled with unfamiliar cultivators. Lu Yang''s eyes flickered, observing his surroundings. Unfamiliar cultivators were all tied up, even the three seized Transcendance Tribulation Stages were no exception. One of the Transcendance Tribulation Stages was currently confessing the truth of their actions. I confess, I''ve confessed everything. We are cultivators from Great Yu, acting on the orders of the Imperial Teacher. Seizing the opportunity of the celebration, we infiltrated the Seek Dao Sect to assassinate Lu Yang and then wipe out the entire Seek Dao Sect. All our comrades are here, captured by you. Lu Yang made a strange face, unsure of what kind of expression he should show. So these unfamiliar cultivators were from Great Yu. This was somewhat anticipated, but why on earth did they want to kill me? Has my identity as the heir of Heaven''s Court been exposed? How come all of you fellow Daoists are here? Yun Zhi was puzzled. Lu Baqian explained it with an expression that suggested they had expected all this: That''s a long story. We received the news that cultivators from Great Yu would infiltrate Seek Dao Sect, so I summoned my fellow Daoists to gather here and ambush them! Yes, yes, yes, that''s exactly what happened. We waited for a long time and finally, they showed up. Everyone nodded their heads to corroborate Lu Baqian''s story. Otherwise, what would they say, that they came all this way to mock the four leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects, but ended up being fished in and beaten up? They could not lose that much face. Obviously, they thought the cultivators of Great Yu were brought in by Luo Hongxia. Out of respect for their senior predecessors, Yun Zhi did not expose their lies. People like Qiu Jin''an also did not expose their lies. After all, they had already been beaten up; they needed to save some face. The Great Yu cultivators who heard this regretted deeply. I knew it was a trap! The Puppet Honorable, whose cultivation level was the highest, was not convinced. He felt that things hadn''t reached the point of no return yet: How about you having more people, waits till the Imperial Teacher makes a move, you will all be done for! Chapter 483 – 482 Semi Chapter 483: Chapter 482 Semi-Immortal?_1 Time went back a bit. So this is the Seek Dao Sect, quite magnificent. Mingtai stood at the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect, expressing his admiration. Mingtai, let''s go. Elder Sikong urged him to keep up. They passed through the bamboo forest, crossed the stream, and entered the core location of the Seek Dao Sect, the main venue for this celebration. The River Spirit poked out its head to scrutinize every person entering the Seek Dao Sect, determining if they were eligible to enter. This year''s celebration is more lively than ever. The River Spirit murmured as it watched the geniuses and great powers entering in a single-file, a satisfied smile spreading across its face. It is a spirit of the stream, blessed by nature. Possessing a hint of spiritual light and enlightened by Daoist Xiantian, it developed true intelligence. Grateful for Daoist Xiantian''s kindness, it voluntarily became the guardian spirit of the sect, witnessing the rise and fall of the Seek Dao Sect. What the River Spirit didn''t notice was, along with Mingtai, a group of uninvited guests also entered the Seek Dao Sect. They moved through the bamboo forest silently, leaving no trace behind, as if they didn''t exist, going unnoticed by everyone. I''ve heard about the formidable protective spirit of the Seek Dao Sect. Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation. It''s a pity that this time, you met me. The Imperial Teacher sneered, bypassing the River Spirit, leading his people into the Seek Dao Sect. Upon entering the core area of the Seek Dao Sect, the Imperial Teacher dropped his disguise. With so many cultivators around who, even if they couldn''t see them, might bump into them, continuing to hide would rather be disadvantageous. On the way, the Imperial Teacher spotted several transcendence tribulation stage cultivators and thought to himself that it was a good thing he had brought enough people, or it wouldn''t be so easy to destroy the Seek Dao Sect all alone. Sir, when should we take action? The Black-White Venerable transmitted a message using spiritual sense, asking softly. No hurry, the celebration has just begun. It is when the Seek Dao Sect is most on guard. First, we need to figure out exactly how many unification stage and transcendence tribulation stage cultivators are participating in this celebration. Identify the difference in strength between the two parties, then decide when to act and at what time to act. By the standards of the immortal sect, every sect should at least have a transcendence tribulation stage cultivator and one method potent as the transcendence tribulation stage. The Seek Dao Sect couldn''t possibly put all its forces into this celebration. Their sect treasury and other important places must be guarded. The River Spirit we just saw should be the method potent as the transcendence tribulation stage. The real transcendence tribulation stage cultivator of the Seek Dao Sect should be elsewhere. By the time we act quickly, and the transcendence tribulation stage cultivator of the Seek Dao Sect won''t be able to react. Even if he manages to hurry over, it will be too late. Ding- ding- ding- The bell echoed through the Seek Dao Sect, twelve reverberations in total, signaling the official start of the celebration. The group remained silent, watching their target slowly climb the altar to preside over the ritual ceremony. Such an ancient ritualistic method, it seems to originate from ancient times. The Imperial Teacher expressed his slight surprise. They were cultivators from the early Great Yu, separated from ancient times by only a Great Qian dynasty. The Seek Dao Sect, which was established in the late stage of the Great Yu, was in possession of such an ancient ceremony. This Seek Dao Sect does have some stuff to offer. The Black-White Venerable commented lightly, his status among the group second only to the Imperial Teacher. The age of the ritualistic method doesn''t necessarily prove anything, it could possibly be found in some ancient book. After all, until now, many ancient ruins have not been fully excavated. A common boy, who has repeatedly interfered with the plans of Great Yu, really does not know the word ''death''! The celebration came to a close, and the Imperial Teacher''s brows relaxed, the corner of his mouth hooking up into a slight smile. Sir, you are The Imperial Teacher analyzed to the group, Haven''t any of you noticed that compared to during the celebration''s ritual, the number of high-level cultivators here is decreasing? It seems I overestimated the Seek Dao Sect''s position in Great Xia. It seems these high-level cultivators had been compelled to participate in the celebration''s ritual due to saving face. After the ritual ended, the various activities the Seek Dao Sect has prepared, including the finals among the young cultivators, are unable to catch their interest hence they left. The group showed faces of excitement as the number of high-level cultivators decreased, implying that their actions were unhindered and the pressure significantly reduced. Heaven''s will truly favors Great Yu, the Imperial Teacher''s mouth curled upward, his mood jubilant. In this case, the downfall of Seek Dao Sect was ensured. But we can''t let our guards down at the moment. It''s inconvenient to use spiritual sense here. All of you scatter and gather information about the Seek Dao Sect. Later, come here to summarize. The Imperial Teacher pointed at the ground beneath him, I''ll wait for you here. Yes. The group dispersed, leaving the Imperial Teacher standing alone. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They probably won''t be returning for a while. I''ll go gather some information about the Seek Dao Sect as well. The Imperial Teacher was cautious in his actions, he needed to verify the information collected by his subordinates with his own findings to ensure the reliability of the information. The busiest place should be the passing market. Let''s go take a look there. The Imperial Teacher strode towards the market. Just a small market street and it''s hiding so many unification stage cultivators. The Imperial Teacher squinted, his profound cultivation level allowed him to instantly notice that the seemingly ordinary restaurant owners and shop assistants were all formidable experts. They could dominate realms in the outside world. Merely unification stage cultivators wouldn''t be able to make waves. He was capable of killing six transcendence tribulation stage cultivators alone. Even though all of them were in the early stage of transcendence tribulation, he found himself quite extraordinary. He didn''t pay much heed to unification stage fighters. Sir, would you like some barbecue? Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, and Xiao Qi, the three attractive ghouls, were attracting customers at the entrance of the barbecue restaurant, attracting everyone''s attention. The barbecue restaurant was bustling with business. Master Liu and Master Gao were working with six arms between them, significantly increasing the efficiency of grilling. Make way, make way, I''m here to deliver meat. The boss of the slaughterhouse asked the customers to give way so he could enter. The business of the barbecue restaurant was so good that despite their preparatory measures, the supplies of meat skewers were not enough. The Immortal Eternity sat leisurely with his legs crossed, watching all of this with a smile on his face that he couldn''t contain. The sales of that day were as good as ten days combined. The sign of the barbecue restaurant had been temporarily changed by Lu Yang, otherwise outsiders would remember the name of the barbecue shop and spread it outside. The Nine Nether Sect would find out that the Seek Dao Sect also had a Come Again Barbecue Shop, making it difficult to fool the Nine Nether Sect then. The Imperial Teacher heard Xiao Wu''s call and looked up, and immediately saw the two barbecue chefs and the boss of the slaughterhouse, his heart jolted. Three unification-stage ghouls? Is the transcendence stage of the Seek Dao Sect here? Only a transcendence tribulation stage cultivator could refine unification-stage ghouls. Typically, ghouls and those who refine them are not far apart. Could the transcendence tribulation stage cultivator of Seek Dao Sect be hiding in this barbecue restaurant? What good luck. The Imperial Teacher smiled, brimming with confidence. He had planned to investigate first, but didn''t expect to be able to deal with a transcendence tribulation stage cultivator in advance. Hiding and disguising were attributes of his Dao fruit; that''s how he managed to evade the scrutinizing gaze of the River Spirit, a match for the transcendence tribulation stage, and lead his group into the Seek Dao Sect. His Dao Fruit could ensure that he silently eliminated the transcendence tribulation stage cultivators in the Seek Dao Sect. He walked into the barbecue restaurant and saw the laid-back Immortal Eternity. The Immortal Eternity saw him too. Semi-Immortal? Both said at the same time. Chapter 484 Chapter 484: Chapter 483: The Initial Form of the Imperial Teacher''s Dao Fruit_1 The Realm that the Imperial Teacher pretended to possess was the Unification Stage. But such deception could fool those at the Unification or Transcendence Tribulation Stage, but it could not deceive cultivators of the same realm. If the Imperial Teacher made a sincere effort to pose, he might be able to deceive cultivators of the same realm. But he had never thought that he would encounter a Semi-Immortal in the Seek Dao Sect! Giant waves of shock surged in the Imperial Teacher''s heart. This was just one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. It would be considered impressive if there were a few at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. How could there be a Semi-Immortal? The Immortal Eternity stared intently at the Imperial Teacher with a solemn expression. Between cultivators of the same realm, without any special magic skills, it would be impossible to see through the other''s cultivation level. If two cultivators meet and cannot see through each other''s cultivation level, there are two possibilities C either the other person''s realm is higher than theirs or it is the same. The chance of encountering an Immortal is rare in this world. Then, the other person must be a Semi-Immortal. Those who possess the preliminary form of the Dao Fruit are considered Semi-Immortals. Is the one who is coming a friend or a foe? The Imperial Teacher gritted his teeth. Although the other party was a Semi-Immortal, they only had their soul left, causing their combat power to decrease. So, a quick battle would be the best option. He decisively utilized his magic artifact that he had refined for three thousand years, a Semi-Immortal-level eight-sided porcelain plate. He threw the porcelain plate onto the ground, and the shattered pieces formed a closed space trapping both of them in it. Using his preliminary Dao Fruit power, he cut off the connection between the Immortal Eternity and the outside world. Business is good today, the immortals should the Master spoke while grilling. He suddenly paused. Immortal? What immortal? The Master scanned his little shop, which was bustling with customers. Master Gao and Master Liu were extremely busy, some Elders from his sect were handling the dishes, and three stunning ghosts were attracting customers outside the door. Old Gao, Old Liu, do you feel that someone is missing? Master Gao and Master Liu looked around, puzzled: No, isn''t everyone here? Is that so? The Master''s eyebrows knitted into a frown, then slowly relaxed. Then I must have remembered incorrectly. Enemy! The Immortal Eternity was caught off guard by the Imperial Teacher''s tactic. Being trapped in a temporarily constructed small space, it was clear that the enemy aimed to kill him. Do they think he''s easy to bully? The Immortal Eternity let out an impassioned cry and emitted rays of golden light. The space shimmered like ripples, forming an all-encompassing heavenly blade severing all Spirit Roots. What of the heavenly blade, the Heaven''s Will belongs to my Great Yu, Chaos Holy Lotus! The Imperial Teacher scorned, projecting a lotus, shrouded in chaos mist, from between his brows. The lotus petals emitted a white halo, a raging torrent incessantly illuminating all directions, melting the golden light. Chaos Holy Lotus? The Immortal Eternity gasped in surprise. This was an unparalleled transcendent relic that released chaotic energy capable of counteracting the tribulation. It was specifically for cultivators breaking through to the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Such a thing was always a legend. He had never heard of anyone possessing it. You do have some knowledge. This was excavated by me from the far north, it is the source of a whole chaos mountain range. It symbolizes the will of Heaven. Heaven''s will my ass, Heaven''s will is with my Eternity Lineage! Eternity Lineage? The Imperial Teacher frowned; he had never heard of this lineage. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ignorant. My Eternity Lineage is extremely powerful. I rank only third! The Immortal Eternity sneered, shocking the Imperial Teacher. He was a semi-immortal powerhouse who ranks third, so who exactly were the top two? At least they should be Semi-Immortals! Punishment by Fire! The Imperial Teacher pulled out eight copper rods from his storage ring. The rods, once inserted into the ground, instantly expanded and turned into Sky-Bearing Copper Columns. Freeze! The Imperial Teacher pointed at the Immortal Eternity, and the eight Sky-Bearing Copper Columns extended numerous iron chains. The Immortal Eternity tried to evade, but found a causality connection between himself and the chains that he couldn''t break. It was a guaranteed hit magic skill! The chains tied up Fairy Eternity and suspended her in the middle of the eight copper columns! CrackleC Lightning suddenly appeared above, ravaging space, concentrating on a point, and directed at the Immortal Eternity! Dream Butterfly Technique. The Immortal Eternity closed his eyes, transformed into countless fairy butterflies, struggled out of the chain bondage, then regrouped and stood on top of the copper columns, watching the missed thunderbolt from the side. Overturned Sea Seal! The Imperial Teacher''s palm flipped, and the deep blue palm seal, carrying the fishy smell of the sea wind, roared and pressed down towards the Immortal Eternity. In the Great Yu era, the Overturned Sea Seal held impressive power. There was a general in Transcendance Tribulation Stage who wielded the Overturned Sea Seal to repel the invading millions of the Sea Clan with a single palm strike, staining the sea red instantly. And this was just displayed by someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If activated by a Semi-Immortal level powerhouse, its power would be even greater! Great Free and Easy Palm! The palm collided with the seal, causing a thunderous rumble, flesh and blood flying about, and the soul melting within. The Imperial Teacher ended up with a severed arm, and his immortal blood dripped, turning into a sea of blood. The Imperial Teacher snorted coldly, took the Great Pill refined from a thousand precious medicinal ingredients, quickly recovered the damage. Bones grew, muscles attached, skin covered, and his arm was restored. Physical injuries can be quickly healed, let''s see what you can do about your soul damages! The Imperial Teacher looked at the damaged soul of the Immortal Eternity, holding the winning ticket. He once again performed the Overturned Sea Seal to end the Immortal Eternity''s life in a single blow. The soul is the basis and once damaged, even the Great Pill would struggle to recover it. Save your worries, Great Free and Easy Palm! After exchanging blows with the Immortal Eternity, the Imperial Teacher found something wrong. The opponent''s soul was wounded and his cultivation level should only be able to exert seventy to eighty percent of his power. How could he still be in his prime state? What the Imperial Teacher didn''t know was that, in front of the Eternity Dao Fruit embryo, there was no such thing as soul damage a damaged soul could be restored instantly. The two exchanged hundreds of blows in a short time, too fast for the eye to follow. Cough. The Imperial Teacher coughed up blood. The outcome of the duel saw him at a disadvantage. The oppressiveness of the opponent was beyond his expectation. The Immortal Eternity, who served as a substitute for Fairy Eternity, had always been powerful. But ever since his debut, he suffered strikes from the three great powers, Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity, and Yun Zhi, and became captive, his greatness never had the chance to fully reveal itself. Well, well, well, I underestimated you. The Imperial Teacher knew that he wouldn''t be able to fight on evenly. He activated the Dao Fruit embryo, severing his causality with the Immortal Eternity. The Imperial Teacher slowly disappeared in front of the Immortal Eternity, as if he had become one with space. The Immortal Eternity was on high alert, released his spirit sense, and vigilantly prepared for the Imperial Teacher''s move. Immediately, he felt a moment of confusion and revealed a bewildered expression. What am I doing? Immortal Eternity furrowed his brows, his memory seemed to have a gap, and he forgot what had happened. Hidden in the dark, the Imperial Teacher detachedly watched all of this, looking for an opportunity to attack. He was practicing the Dao Fruit of Causality and was currently in the embryo stage. The Dao Fruit of Causality could control causality at will. Everything in the world was composed of causality. The acquaintance, interaction, and enmity between people were all part of causality. Once the cause and effect between people are severed, one will forget the other''s existence. The River Spirit ignored the Imperial Teacher and his party, the Eternity Sect''s higher-ups forgot about the Immortal Eternity, the punishment by fire made a sure hit, the Immortal Eternity forgot about the Imperial Teacher all were effects of the Dao Fruit of Causality embryo. Imperial Teacher had once killed six cultivators in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage because he made them forget his existence and took them down one by one! Chapter 485 – 484: Self Chapter 485: Chapter 484: Self-Destruction_1 The Imperial Teacher severed the causality between himself and Immortal Eternity, who in turn forgot about himself and lost the ability to perceive his own existence. Lunar True Fire. He whispered in his heart, and with a hiss, a ball of fire burst forth from his mouth. This True Fire was specialized for targeting souls, dispersing them into nothingness. It ranked equal to the Sun True Fire, and after being refined by him, even a Semi-Immortal level powerhouse would struggle to resist. The Lunar True Fire was like a bone-deep infection, mercilessly corroding the soul of Immortal Eternity. I remember now! At the moment the Imperial Teacher attacked Immortal Eternity, the causality between them was re-established, causing Immortal Eternity to recall his past. His Eternity Dao Fruit started activating, his soul started to reform, and the Lunar True Fire was purified. As I suspected, the Lunar True Fire alone will not kill you. Even though he had guessed this would happen, the Imperial Teacher was still taken aback, unable to discern the methods used by his opponent. There were methods to deal with the Lunar True Fire, but each one was exceedingly troublesome and never as effortless as Immortal Eternity made it seem. Is it the power of the Dao Fruit, something related to the soul? This battle was proving more challenging than the Imperial Teacher had anticipated. He supposed that with nothing but a soul, Immortal Eternity would be easier to handle. He hadn''t expected that Immortal Eternity''s soul could reform at will, turning what should have been a weakness into a formidable strength. Immortal Eternity was also pondering the techniques deployed by the Imperial Teacher, the ones that had made him forget the existence of the Imperial Teacher himself. He had never heard of such extraordinary magic skills. Was this the result of the Imperial Teacher''s Dao Fruit? Ordinary Cultivators rely on magic skills and physical prowess during battle, but when reaching the Unification and Pass Tribulation stages, they had to also concern themselves with certain ''rules''. These ''rules'' would easily crush a medium or low-realm Cultivator, but for those at the same stage, they offered no clear advantage. Everyone at that level could utilise the same ''rules'', so no advantage was measurable. However, once a Cultivator at the Pass Tribulation stage managed to condense a Dao Fruit, things changed significantly. Having a Dao Fruit meant that the Cultivator had access to a unique set of ''rules'' of their own. Each Dao Fruit had different properties, and the understanding of the Dao Fruit themselves often resulted in variances among Semi-Immortal level powerhouses. In battles among Semi-Immortal level powerhouses, it was vital to comprehend the nature of the opponent''s Dao Fruit. Defeat Tribulation Immortal Body! A gigantic statue of a deity emerged, reaching the heavens and spreading across the ground. It nearly shattered the space and had the ability to pluck stars from the sky. The deity statue carried the characteristics of immortality and was indestructible! The Imperial Teacher, once again, activated the Dao Fruit of Causality to sever his connection with Immortal Eternity. Damn it, this trick again Immortal Eternity ground his teeth in annoyance. Without understanding the principle of this technique, he would always be at a disadvantage. Swiftly, he began to use his magical power to inscribe a string of characters explaining the ins and outs of the situation. Still, as the Dao Fruit of Causality was activated, the row of characters began to blur and became hard to distinguish. Halfway through his words, his eyes turned hazy, and he forgot about the existence of the Imperial Teacher once more. A silver needle materialized out of thin air. With a spatial leap, it jumped from the outside of the deity statue to the inside, striking Immortality Eternity right between the brows. Immortal Eternity cried out in pain, his body weakened, and the Defeat Tribulation Immortal Body could no longer be maintained and collapsed with a thunderous roar. The Imperial Teacher emerged, and Immortal Eternity''s memories returned. Damn it, it''s the Soul-breaking Needle crafted from the essence of gold and silver. All the attacks employed by the Imperial Teacher were directed at the soul. Even if you know, what can you do? The Soul-breaking Needle can separate your three souls and seven spirits. I am genuinely curious to see how you are going to reform your soul this time! The Imperial Teacher sneered, a pang of heartache causing his face to twist slightly. Soul-breaking Needles were incredibly difficult to forge C he had only ever managed to make three. One had been used to display his formidable power when he assumed the role of Imperial Teacher, leaving him with only one. Making more was almost impossible. The effects of the Soul-breaking Needle were immediate. Immortal Eternity felt as if his body was being torn apart from the inside; a massive force surged within him, threatening to explode out. 10 separate soul sections floated out, representing Immortal Eternity''s three souls and seven spirits. The Imperial Teacher was very interested to see which part of the soul Immortal Eternity would choose to reform. After three moments, the ten soul sections still floated in the air. And with that, the Imperial Teacher was entirely reassured: dividing the soul had been the correct choice C the opponent could not reform. Lunar True Fire! He aimed at one of Immortal Eternity''s three souls and began breaking them down one by one. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, one of the soul sections opened an eye and Immortal Eternity''s voice echoed out. Why would I need to reform? Explode! The Imperial Teacher''s pupils constricted instantly, sensing danger. He had never heard of a Semi-Immortal risking their own soul by making one of their three souls self-destruct. It was suicidal. The soul section exploded instantly, overturning the Imperial Teacher and throwing him down to the ground, his own soul also affected by the blast. Do you think it ends here? Another of the three souls exploded, stirring up a soul storm. The storm howled, black clouds filled the sky, and all senses ceased to function at that moment. Again! Boom - The third of the three souls exploded yet again. Immortal Eternity''s cold voice echoed amidst the explosions of souls, I, the head of the Eternity lineage, am amongst the Five Immortals of the Ancients. I''ve dominated past and present, unbeatable. Now that I''ve returned, I plan to ascend to the peak of the path to immortality. I am eager to see whether your Dao Fruit or mine is superior! Damn it! The Imperial Teacher hurriedly activated the Dao Fruit of Causality to sever their connection. Explode again! Immortal Eternity''s voice came from one of his seven spirits, causing the Imperial Teacher to feel a chill down his spine. He had already severed their causality; Immortal Eternity should not be able to remember him, yet why was he still attacking? Before he could figure it out, a new wave of soul explosions arrived. Boom - Boom - Boom - The seven spirits exploded one after another without any pause. The Imperial Teacher had never witnessed such a scene C his body was like a small boat caught in a tumultuous sea, prone to capsizing at any moment! Immortal Eternity had anticipated this move long ago. Since no matter how he tried to leave clues, they would always be forgotten or erased, he decided not to leave any information about the Imperial Teacher at all. Before the Imperial Teacher utilized the Dao Fruit of Causality, he left himself just one sentence Explode six of the seven spirits. Three of his souls exploded three times, six of his seven spirits exploded, totalling nine soul storms that made the Imperial Teacher''s own soul unstable and caused him to feel dizzy. Huff, huff - The Imperial Teacher was in disarray. He wore Treasure Clothes, which could defend even against attacks at the Pass Tribulation Stage, but they were left tattered and lost their defensive capabilities after the nine rounds of explosions. The Imperial Teacher glared fixedly at the last spirit. Now with only one left, he wondered what Immortal Eternity could possibly do. Then, right before his eyes, he watched as Immortal Eternity reformed his three souls and seven spirits, returning to his peak state. The Imperial Teacher was best at drawn-out battles. His usual tactic was to first make his opponent forget about him using the Dao Fruit of Causality, then launch a sneak attack. Even a Semi-Immortal could not endure this endless cycle. What he didn''t know was that the Eternity Dao Fruit was the least afraid of drawn-out battles. The black-and-white revered being looked at Yun Zhi and the others as if seeing dead people. What use is it that you people are numerous? Once the Imperial Teacher makes his move, you are as good as dead! The Imperial Teacher possesses a Dao Fruit and is a Semi-Immortal level powerhouse. If you let me go now, the Imperial Teacher might still spare your lives! His tone carried a hint of a threat: even in large numbers, those at the Pass Tribulation stage were nothing more than insignificant pests before a Dao Fruit! Chapter 486 Chapter 486: Chapter 485: Are you referring to yourself as the method you mentioned? _1 The owner of the Dao Fruit''s embryonic form is a Semi-Immortal?! Lu Baqian''s scalp prickled upon hearing the threat of the Black and White Venerable. After he stepped into the Transcendance Tribulation Stage realm, he officially entered this circle, gradually understanding the strength of this stage and future cultivation direction. The goal of the cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage is to condense the embryonic form of the Dao Fruit. The embryonic form of Dao Fruit means that one can master an incomplete rule that belongs solely to oneself. Even if this rule is incomplete, it can still dominate all at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If the Black and White Venerable is not bluffing, and if the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu is indeed a Semi-Immortal, then things could get quite troublesome. The old ancestors of the various superior-class sects also recognized this problem, feeling its difficulty. Most cultivators at the Unification stage do not know much about the Dao Fruit''s embryonic form and Semi-Immortals. But seeing the worried expressions of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage old ancestors, they realized that dealing with the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu would be harder than they imagined. Lu Baqian observed how Acting Sect Master Lu Yang looked, finding that Lu Yang seemed as usual. Indeed, although this junior was temporarily made Acting Sect Master and was being groomed as the next Sect Leader, he still wasn''t qualified to be involved in high-level topics like the Dao Fruit''s embryonic form or Semi-Immortals. Otherwise, he wouldn''t look so indifferent. Lu Yang was busy dealing with the incessant chatter of the fairies, not having the energy to notice Lu Baqian''s gaze. What''s a Semi-Immortal? I could defeat one with a single punch! In the ancient times, Semi-Immortals knelt and listened to my lectures! Fairy Eternity declared arrogantly, not putting a Semi-Immortal in her eyes. She sat in a deck chair, her skirt swaying with her movement, unveiling a portion of her fair calf. A Semi-Immortal is not an Immortal. There were so many Semi-Immortals in the ancient times, but only the five of them became Immortals, right? Second-in-command, do you want a Dao Fruit''s embryonic form? I can give you one. Isn''t it true that only those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage can condense the Dao Fruit''s embryonic form? Lu Yang expressed his surprise. This seemed different from the information he knew. What a thing to say! With me around, I can forcefully instill a Dao Fruit''s embryonic form into you. Fairy Eternity promised emphatically. Lu Yang firmly rejected her by shaking his head. He harbored rebellious intentions, planning to establish himself independently and break away from Eternity''s faction. A Semi-Immortal indeed, quite troublesome. Yun Zhi spoke in a light tone. If a Semi-Immortal hidden in the ceremony suddenly caused trouble, even if he were subdued instantly, it would still result in casualties. However, you all need not worry. The Seek Dao Sect has ways to deal with a sneak attack by a Semi-Immortal. Yun Zhi reassured everyone. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Does the Seek Dao Sect have a Semi-Immortal? Lu Baqian asked tentatively. The only response he received was Yun Zhi''s cold gaze. Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air. From the looks of it, even if they don''t have a Semi-Immortal, they do have ways to deal with one. Should we return to our sects to bring back our treasures to assist us? Qiu Jin''an asked. The Five Great Immortal Sects still tended to stick together during critical moments. Yun Zhi shook his head, Treasures each have their own uses. There''s no need to remove them from the Immortal Sects recklessly. Alright. As Yun Zhi said no need, then there really was no need. Qiu Jin''an could tell that this was not about saving face, but absolute confidence. Then, what about these Great Yu cultivators First, lock them all inside the treasure chest. Each of you who helped subdue them will be rewarded accordingly after the celebration is over, Yun Zhi declared. After all, they did help to fight and interrogate, saving her quite a bit of trouble. Everyone''s eyes lit up with eagerness. They felt that their decision to attend the Seek Dao Sect''s celebration was definitely a wise one. Even if they got beaten up, it was worth it. The Great Yu cultivators themselves weren''t valuable. The valuable aspect was the information they held, especially about hidden treasure locations. The cultivators who had been in slumber since the ancient times usually hid themselves and their treasures in two different places. These were their life''s possessions, the capital of the future struggles of the Great Era. Among them, there were many extinct heavenly treasures, the value of which was immeasurable. Even if several First-Class Sects split a single treasure trove, it would still be enough to fill their bowls to the brim. The Seek Dao Sect had already benefited greatly. Yun Zhi had brutally interrogated the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, the Venerable Thunder, and others to learn the locations of the treasure troves. When Lu Yang returned from Hanshui City, he met the Grand Elder in the Task Hall instead of his Senior Brother Dai Bufan, because Dai Bufan had been entrusted by Yun Zhi to go treasure hunting. Everyone lined up out of the treasure chest, appearing on the street. The geniuses who came to participate in the competition were flabbergasted at this sight. How did these untouchable figures come out of a box? They held talents indeed, but to become famous and stand shoulder to shoulder with these figures, they still had a long way to go. If they encountered any accidents along this road, they wouldn''t reach the peak. Especially among these people, there were not only those at the Unification stage, but also those at the legendary Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The figures at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were mysterious. Most cultivators would never see one in their entire life. The geniuses whispered among themselves, unable to hide the excitement in their eyes, Look at that. Is that the One Qi Venerable of the Control Qi Sect? Our sect has received help from the One Qi Venerable. There''s a portrait of the Venerable in our sect. And also the Puppet Honorable, the most powerful puppeteer. It''s said that his puppet threads can control people like puppets. There''s the newly ascended Transcendance Tribulation Stage''s Sect Master Lu Baqian. My god, there are so many at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Did you see Sect Master Lu? He is chatting and laughing freely with these figures, showing no signs of stage fright! He truly deserves to be the designated next generation Sect Leader. If it were me, I would be too nervous to speak. Who could say it ain''t so. Of course, Lu Yang wasn''t nervous talking to those at the Unification Stage or the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He wasn''t nervous even when talking to Immortals. One Qi Venerable suddenly realized something, Wait, there are three Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators and about thirty Unification Stage cultivators inside the treasure chest. The chest alone can''t hold them. The treasure chest shook violently as if the people inside were trying to struggle free. No worries. Yun Zhi bit her finger, gently drawing a blood mark on the treasure chest. The chest immediately stopped shaking and fell silent. One Qi Venerable stared oddly at Yun Zhi, recalling the miserable scene when he was discussing the Dao with Yun Zhi. You said that the Seek Dao Sect has a way to deal with a Semi-Immortal. This method wouldn''t be you, right? Yun Zhi returned the treasure chest to Luo Hongxia, There are three Great Yu Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators locked inside the treasure chest. Please keep it safe, Palace Master Luo. Luo Hongxia almost dropped the treasure chest. Fellow Daoist Luo, rest assured. Fellow Daoist Yun has already sealed the treasure chest. There''s absolutely no problem. Right, right, right. Even if there is a problem, it''s not a big deal. We are all here to help you. The crowd surrounded Luo Hongxia, mainly focusing on the treasure chest. The people confined inside were all treasures. After Yun Zhi had given her instructions, she extended her Spiritual Sense. First, she went to the gathering point as mentioned by the Great Yu cultivators and found that the Imperial Teacher was not there. She then extended her Spiritual Sense throughout the area of the Seek Dao Sect, but she was still unable to locate the Imperial Teacher. Eldest Senior Sister, have you found the Great Yu Imperial Teacher? Yun Zhi shook her head regretfully, I haven''t found him. If he is still in the Seek Dao Sect, there are two possibilities: either the embryonic form of the Dao Fruit is taking effect, or he has temporarily opened up a spatial domain. I will search for his traces. The celebration can proceed as usual. Chapter 487 Chapter 487: Chapter 486 The Final Begins_1 The Imperial Teacher hid so well that even when the finals began, Senior Sister still couldn''t find him. The geniuses fed well and played well, resting for a full day before participating in the finals in high spirits. The atmosphere of the final was high, and the elders of all the sects cheered for their disciples, hoping that they could achieve a good ranking. Even if they show their sharpness in the finals, it will be enough to brag about in the outside world. The geniuses came to draw lots according to the guide, to determine their opponents. Meng Jingzhou, Bai Ming, Yan Tianzhi, and Lan Ting represent the mid-stage Golden Core of the Immortal Sects and gathered together. Who are your opponents? Bai Ming asked, making sure they wouldn''t face each other in the first round. My opponent is from the Control Qi Sect. I''m against the Xuan Sect. Once they were certain they wouldn''t face each other in the first round, they all breathed a sigh of relief. I don''t see anyone from the Suspension Temple. Didn''t they say that each sect would send a disciple from each realm? Meng Jingzhou looked around, there were several monks, but none of them looked like they were from the Suspension Temple. Bai Ming also frowned, he knew the situation of the Suspension Temple best: It shouldn''t be, Shi Chan should meet the requirements and be able to participate in the finals. Maybe he had something and didn''t come? Lan Ting guessed kindly. It''s possible. I thought I could meet Lu Yang in this competition. Bai Ming shook his head. He was defeated by Lu Yang twice and wanted to redeem himself, but found that the representative of the mid-stage Golden Core of the Seek Dao Sect was Meng Jingzhou, not Lu Yang. Yan Tianzhi also showed some regret. He had not fought with Lu Yang and wanted to have a try. Meng Jingzhou curled his lips: Don''t worry, you''ll definitely meet him. He''s in the finals too. Bai Ming was stunned: Has he broken through to the late stage of the Golden Core? Look at the judges'' seat. Meng Jingzhou kindly reminded. Bai Ming, Yan Tianzhi, and Lan Ting raised their heads to look. The leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects sat on the judges'' seat, with Lu Yang sitting in the middle, waving at them with a brilliant smile. Bai Ming: ??? Why does it feel familiar? It seems that the last time he came to the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang was sitting in this position? Meng Jingzhou sighed, castigating Lu Yang ruthlessly: Lu Yang, this dog, uses his power for personal gain, charms upper and bullies lower, and is lawless, making me fight while he enjoys his time on stage. When I become the Acting Sect Master, I must take revenge! On the judges'' seat, Lu Yang reined his gaze back, looking curiously at Master Jiesha: Master, didn''t anyone come from the Suspension Temple? Master Jiesha was silent and gave Lu Yang a look that meant ''you figure it out''. Lu Yang understood and gave Master Jiesha back a ''you figure it out'' look. Lu Yang didn''t understand what Master Jiesha meant, and Master Jiesha didn''t understand what Lu Yang meant either. At this point, the last judge arrived, wearing a bright yellow robe and a friendly smile on his face. Jiang Qun pays respect to the elders. The young man named Jiang Qun saluted the five. Crown Prince, there is no need to be overly polite. Luo Hongxia said holding the treasure box. Along her way, many people asked about the treasure box, fearing that something might happen to it. Jiang Qun wondered why Palace Master Luo had to hold the treasure box, but thinking that it might be her secret, he didn''t pursue further. The competition was hosted by the court, so it was necessary for the court to send someone. Lu Yang recognized him. He was Jiang Qun, the eldest prince of Great Xia, disguised as Xia Qun at the Qingzhou event, and was the deputy to the governor of Qingzhou. Sect Master Lu, you''re very accomplished at a young age. Jiang Qun laughed, being very friendly with Lu Yang. He was at the Initial Fusion Stage Cultivation, among the six, his cultivation rank was second to last, of course, he had to be closer to the last one. If Lu Yang leaves, he would become the last. Moreover, Emperor Xia had instructed him before leaving to get on good terms with the Seek Dao Sect, and with Lu Yang. Emphasizing Lu Yang, shows the importance the emperor attaches to him. I have worked hard and it''s only right that I become the Acting Sect Master. Lu Yang said indifferently, blocking Jiang Qun, who didn''t know how to continue the conversation. Why isn''t Sect Master Lu modest at all? Sect Master Lu has worked hard. It took quite a while for Jiang Qun to squeeze out a sentence. Of course Sect Master Lu isn''t modest. After all, the one controlling his body now is Master Huang, Yellow Bean. The real Sect Master Lu has been sealed in the Spiritual Space, feeling miserable and distressed, whoever sees it will let out a cry of ''good''. The Qi Refinement group''s competition should be starting now, right? All other realms are split into early, mid and late stages, only the Qi Refinement Stage, only has one group and is not further divided. Mainly because there is no need to divide it further. The focus of this competition is to select ancient cultivators who start over after disbanding cultivation. It''s not likely that the ancient cultivators are stagnating at the seventh or eighth level of Qi Training. They don''t need to waste too much time on Qi Training, the worst are all at the Consummation of Qi Training, or even possibly beyond Qi Training. The ones who made it to the finals are all at consummation of Qi Training, only one thought away from the Foundation Establishment Stage. A few cases occurred at the city and state levels where those at the ninth level of Qi Training surprisingly defeated those at the Consummation of Qi Training, but these ninth level Qi Trainers were soon eliminated. These ninth level Qi Trainers are not facing ordinary Qi Trainers who have achieved Consummation, but rather Qi Trainers who have achieved Consummation and are hard to match in the same level. It''s a pity that there are no longer any Qi Refiners, otherwise you could have seen Qi Refiners defeating Golden Cores and Nascent Souls at the Qi Refinement Stage. Fairy Eternity said with some regret. Qi Refiners? Lu Yang had never heard of this concept. Qi Refiners were the cultivation system developed by the first cultivators. They constantly cultivated a breath in their belly, and they could improve themselves on a regular basis. In theory, they could become immortals through Qi Refinement. If Qi Refiners are so strong, why don''t they exist now? Qi Refiners are certainly strong, but their limitations are too severe. Only a very few people are able to cultivate it. It might not even be possible to find one suitable for cultivation among several million people. At that time, during the stages of developing the cultivation system, the Qi Refiner system was quickly discarded, and the present Qi Refinement stage developed from Qi Refiners. On the other hand, whereas Qi Refiners are extremely rare, once a Qi Refiner is found, their speed of cultivation is incredibly fast. A disciple of Seek Dao Sect then communicated to Fairy Eternity, informing that the preparations were ready, and the Qi Refinement group matches could begin. Fairy Eternity then formally announced the start of the finals. Qi Refinement stage matches are so boring, the Foundation Establishment stage matches are so much better. Yang Ding yawned secretly, making sure the people below didn''t see him. On the stage, two Qi Refinement stage geniuses stepped up. Junior brother, please. Then I won''t hold back. The opponent laughed, brandished his sword, and thrust it at the other. The other''s eyes flashed with a successful calculation, and his aura surged, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage! Let''s see how you can fight! The opponent also smiled, and as he thrust his sword towards the other, his aura also surged violently, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage! Let''s see how you can fight! Yang Ding''s wishes came true, a Qi Refinement stage match turned into a Foundation Establishment stage match. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 488 Chapter 488: Chapter 487: Anyone Who Doesn''t Break Through on the Spot is a Major Subject for Observation_1 Those who made it to the finals at the Qi Refinement stage were just a thought away from the Foundation Establishment Stage. Among them were those who could have progressed to the Foundation Establishment stage a month ago but didn''t, holding on till now to break through on the spot. The first two contestants were Chen Chenxi and Su Youdao. Chen Chenxi thought he had victory in his grasp after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment phase, but it seems his opponent had the same idea. These two youngsters have some interesting thoughts, but it''s uncertain who will win. The sect elders, watching and whispering quietly, couldn''t confidently predict who will triumph in the end. Both competitors were similar in Cultivation Level and foundation, making the outcome of their fight a toss-up to the finish. It is certainly my Lockheart Sect disciple who will win. Chen Chenxi''s Sect leader from the Lockheart Sect stood up in his backing. Is that so? Are you looking down on my Broken Void Sect? The leader of the Broken Void Sect narrowed his eyes, his tone heavy with implication. Su Youdao was from his sect. The Lockheart Sect leader offered a warm smile: I''m just stating the facts, how could that be considered disrespect? How about we make a bet then? What kind of bet? A wager on which sect gets to claim Great Yu''s cultivators. Good, let''s bet. Who''s afraid! Both individuals were closely matched in strength, and their sect''s strength were also comparable. They have long seen each other as rivals. If they declined the wager now, they would have to endure ridicule from each other in the future. The fights within the Qi Refinement category were more intense than expected. According to incomplete estimates, 96% of Geniuses who had reached consummation stage in Qi Refinement broke through on the spot, raising the average combat power of the Qi Refinement group. The final victor was a core disciple from the Control Qi Sect. Note down all those who did not breakthrough during the Qi Refinement match, they are now our key observation targets, Jiang Qun instructed his subordinates, suspecting them to be ancient cultivators restarting their cultivation. Yes. Jiang Qun received a transmitting response but saw no one. It was the Luoshui Guards hidden in the dark. The Luoshui Guards received professional training and were proficient in hiding magic, skilled in cultivation, making it extremely difficult to detect their existence. Jiang Qun was caught by the River Spirit when he had come to the Seek Dao Sect with the Luoshui Guards the previous day. Jiang Qun nodded with satisfaction, not expecting to yield results so soon. Speaking of which, I wanted to pay a visit to the elders yesterday, but couldn''t find them. It''s a pity. I wonder where the elders were located yesterday? Jiang Qun had arrived at the Seek Dao Sect before the ceremony''s commencement. After the conclusion of the ceremony, he wished to pay a visit to the leaders of the Immortal Sects. However, after making rounds, he only found Luo Hongxia, but she was busy chatting with Sixth Elder. As they were communicating through Spiritual Sense, Jiang Qun thought they were flirting, thus refrained from interrupting. Fairy Eternity naturally included herself in the category of the elders and said: I received the news at the last minute that Great Yu''s cultivator was sneakily trying to infiltrate our Seek Dao Sect and disrupt the ceremony. Qiu Jin''an naturally followed Fairy Eternity''s lead and said: After receiving the message from Sect Master Lu, we devised a plan to hide in the treasure box and lure Great Yu''s cultivator into our trap. Jiang Qun was confused. He wondered why the Luoshui Guards didn''t receive this information, and why they needed to hide in a treasure box? Yang Ding, who was nearby, explained: Young nephew, you don''t know that this treasure box is the priceless artifact from Laurel Fairy Palace. It has a mind-boggling ability. High-level cultivators can easily be drawn into the box. Such a miraculous thing? Jiang Qun was astonished. He had never heard of such a treasure before. The Five Great Immortal Sects were indeed unfathomable. Then why wasn''t I drawn in? Your cultivation stage is too low. Jiang Qun: Then where is Great Yu''s cultivator? In the treasure box. Luo Hongxia patted the treasure box with a resentful face. With the added value of the treasure box, her status has raised. On her journey, everyone kept reminding her to take good care of the box, not to drop it or knock it, and even if any danger arises, she must shout for help, and they would come to her aid immediately. Her importance rose with the box''s prestige. You''ve caught everyone? Jiang Qun felt embarrassed. He was feeling proud of identifying a few cultivators who were suspected to be ancient cultivators starting their cultivation anew. However, to his surprise, the Seek Dao Sect had almost eradicated all the infiltrators from Great Yu. Fairy Eternity calmly nodded: Almost, except for one Imperial Teacher, who is a Semi-Immortal level practitioner. There''s no telling where he''s hiding. But Miss Yun has offered to handle this matter. At first, when Jiang Qun heard that the Great Yu''s Imperial Teacher was a Semi-Immortal, he felt anxious, but when he heard that Yun Zhi was handling the matter, his heart settled. Wait a minute, why did Sect Master Lu just refer to Yun Zhi as what? Jiang Qun''s heart trembled. No wonder his father asked him to build a good relationship with Sect Master Lu. Sect Master Lu and Yun Zhi had a much closer relationship than he had anticipated! Master Jiesha''s hand, which was holding the Buddha beads, paused. He glanced over at Fairy Eternity and the others, feeling glad that he had practiced Silent Zen. It''s better to be a monk who doesn''t lie. Many geniuses chose to break through on the spot in the early and middle phases of the Foundation Establishment category as well, though they were significantly fewer than the Qi Refinement group. Not all geniuses could reach the consummation stage at the early and mid-phases of Foundation Establishment. The two winners were from sects that Lu Yang was not familiar with. Even Fairy Eternity had not heard of their sects'' names before. One was from a second-grade sect, and the other was from a third-grade sect. The Five Great Immortal Sects did not send any participants for the first three group matches. At present, the lowest cultivation level among the disciples in the Immortal Sects was the late stage of Foundation Establishment. If they were forced to select participants for the first three group matches, they would have to send their food supplies instead. Have you noted down the names of those few people just now? Jiang Qun transmitted a magical note to the Luoshui Guard behind him. But he still couldn''t see the Luoshui Guard''s figure. They''ve all been noted. Investigate their backgrounds when we return. Qiu Jin''an stepped aside slightly and kindly said to the Luoshui Guard hiding behind Jiang Qun: Why don''t you reveal yourself, fellow daoist? After all, everyone can see you''re hiding here.Upd@te by novg0.co Also, everyone can hear your Spiritual Sense communication. Why don''t you two just converse outright? Qiu Jin''an and others could hear and see Jiang Qun and the Luoshui Guard''s conversation clearly. They asked, what was the point of them whispering and acting so mysterious? The Luoshui Guard reluctantly showed himself. To identify suspicious cultivators, the primary method is to assess their battle experience. Based on rich combat experience, there is a high probability that they are ancient cultivators restarting cultivation, a slight chance that they are Great Powers in disguise, and the least probability of possession. This time, the rewards were exceptionally generous, increasing the likelihood of attracting Great Powers in disguise. The first and third type of cases all belong to the category of key observation targets. Great Xia did not consider ancient cultivators as enemies. Ancient cultivators who disband their cultivation and start anew do not violate the law. They would merely be considered illegal residents and could be penalized by being fined or being registered officially. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The main problem is that a majority of ancient cultivators do not comply with the rules of Great Xia. As these ancient cultivators carried their murderous and lawless ways from the ancient times into Great Xia, the authorities had to impose sanctions on these unruly ancient beings. If ancient cultivators adhered to the rules after resurrecting, Great Xia wouldn''t bother them. In fact, Lu Yang was highly suspicious due to his rich combat experience and his ability to defeat an established Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator like Master Jiesha, which was against the norm. But considering the fact that he was Yun Zhi''s junior brother and Yun Zhi had similar experiences, no one suspected Lu Yang of doing anything fishy. Chapter 489 Chapter 489: Chapter 488 Same Name Technique_1 Zhao Yuan''s mouth curled into a cruel smile as he slowly advanced towards the dueling platform, preparing for the late-stage Foundation Establishment group tournament. Many cultivators nowadays live too easy lives, having never experienced bloodshed or fiery battles. A little ruthless force from him, and they would break down into tears, forfeiting the match. That''s how he made his way up in both city and state-level competitions. If it hadn''t been for the referees who intervened in time, everyone who''d gone against him would be dead by now. However, it is a bit more challenging to kill someone in the broad daylight under the watchful eyes of the Seek Dao Sect. No matter, if he cannot kill, then he shall scare his opponents into submission and hinder their path of growth. This way, there will be one less potential threat in the Great Era fights. This time, his opponent is one of those so-called geniuses from the Seek Dao Sect? He doesn''t care. Whoever it may be, they will be rendered useless in front of an absolute gap in power. Greetings, I am Wei Nanfei from Seek Dao Sect. Wei Nanfei is a fellow disciple of Lu Yang. He was poisoned in his childhood by his stepmother and was saved by the passing Dai Bufan. Independent cultivator, Zhao Yuan. Zhao Yuan responded dismissively, looking down upon Wei Nanfei. Were it not for the finals, Wei Nanfei wouldn''t even be eligible to share the same dueling platform with him. After all, he is a powerful cultivator who is at the peak of the Unification stage and chose to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation. He will certainly ascend another level through this re-cultivation and reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Please, Zhao Yuan. Zhao Yuan moved, a green long knife appeared in his hand. A Dragon Eye Stone the size of a pigeon egg embedded in the hilt, and he slashed horizontally towards Wei Nanfei. So fast. Wei Nanfei exclaimed, barely dodging the attack. Zhao Yuan refused to let up, he twirled his wrist and the green long knife rotated mid-air before once again lunging for Wei Nanfei''s abdomen. Clink- Wei Nanfei drew two axes from his waist. The axes intersected and blocked the green long knife. These axes look very familiar. Man Gu muttered, then turned to ask Li Haoran next to him: Junior Brother Li, do you recognize these axes? At this moment, Li Haoran was enjoying the company of Su Yiren on his left and Qin Yanyan on his right. His left hand had already been clenched by Su Yiren several times. Thankfully, Li Haoran was capable of regenerating his limbs, and his wounds healed quickly. He treated it as a way to experiment with the Golden Core. These are imitations of the Open Mountain Axe, which I helped Wei Nanfei craft. Open Mountain Axe? Man Gu also found this name familiar. Li Haoran then further explained, It''s the axe that the River Spirit gave us during the initiation test. There were three axes: the Mortal Axe, the Spirit Treasure Open Mountain Axe, and the Immortal Artifact Open Sky Axe. Wei Nanfei liked the style of the Open Mountain Axe, so he asked me to forge two for him. Only then did Man Gu understand. By this time the battle on the dueling platform had reached a fever pitch, and Wei Nanfei was proving more difficult than Zhao Yuan had anticipated. Even though he was confident of defeating Wei Nanfei, this level of battle wasn''t enough to shake Wei Nanfei''s Dao heart. In ancient times, Zhao Yuan loved to play the role of a sheep in wolf''s clothing. He would pretend to be a genius to shatter the Dao heart of other geniuses. I must take some action! In determination, Zhao Yuan activated his trump card. His blood boiled, his skin swelled redCas if he had transformed into a frenzied beast! The Dragon Eye Stone embedded in the hilt of the knife emitted a sinister red glow as if an ancient dragon was opening its eyes, exuding an oppressive force! Boom- The long knife slashed towards Wei Nanfei''s face. Even though Wei Nanfei blocked it with his axes, his arms trembled slightly from the force of the blow. What kind of cultivation technique is this? Yang Ding frowned. The Prison Suppressing Sect didn''t do much research on cultivation techniques but Yang Ding could tell that Zhao Yuan was using some technique that temporarily bursts with power. It seems like some kind of technique which burns lifespan to temporarily enhance combat power. analysed Luo Hongxia. It''s very rare for someone in the present era to practice such a technique. It''s the ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art''. Fairy Eternity spoke unemotionally, showing off her extensive knowledge of ancient times. Methods to burn one''s lifespan to enhance one''s battle power were common in ancient times. The Five Immortals of the Ancients burned a few years of their life spans for fun when they were free. The Time Immortal often burned his lifespan even before becoming an immortal and was very difficult to deal with. After all, the true body of Time Immortal was the Firmament Tree, the existence of the tree symbolizes the spanning of the human history or even longer, and its lifespan is close to infinity. So it''s this technique. Although others were unfamiliar with it, they had heard the name of it before. Then the disciples of Seek Dao Sect are going to have a hard time. I''m afraid they can''t win against this Zhao Yuan guy. Prince Jiang Qun frowned slightly. Many signs indicate that Zhao Yuan might be a cultivator from ancient times. It''s okay, Wei Nanfei also practices the ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art''. Really? Qiu Jin''an was surprised, thinking no wonder you could recognize Zhao Yuan''s technique. Yes, it was written by Miss Yun. Wei Nanfei opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but Zhao Yuan acted faster and took the initiative to stop Wei Nanfei from speaking. Thinking of surrendering, no way! Seeing his opponent being unreasonable, Wei Nanfei could only shake his head helplessly and start activating his technique. Zhao Yuan''s power surged rapidly. Even though he was still at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he could at least contend with someone in the late stage of Golden Core! Kill! Zhao Yuan laughed wildly in his heart, his momentum increasing step by step. Wei Nanfei could only avoid his sharp edge and evade his attack. Zhao Yuan was relentless, determined to leave a psychological shadow in Wei Nanfei''s heart through this battle. Kill, kill, kill! Zhao Yuan was getting stronger and his lifespan was burning faster and faster. Wait, why is my lifespan burning so fast! Zhao Yuan cried out in horror. The ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art'' is his life''s practice, it was impossible for him to get it wrong. It''s you! Zhao Yuan glared at Wei Nanfei. Wei Nanfei sighed lightly, I wanted to say earlier, if you gave in, I wouldn''t have to use this move. But you wouldn''t let me speak up. We both practice the ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art'', why do we have to fight to the death? More importantly, you can''t win against me. What are you talking about! What kind of ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art'' do you practice! Zhao Yuan was furious, who are you trying to fool? He should know this technique better than anyone else. He had never heard of a technique that could help others burn their lifespan! Anyway, Eldest Senior Sister said it''s called ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art''. Wei Nanfei muttered to himself. He also wondered why when he was selecting the technique, the elder presented two books, one was called ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art'', and the other was also called ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art''. The difference was one was dug out from the ancient Cave Heaven, and the other was written by Eldest Senior Sister. He decisively chose the latter. Zhao Yuan watched as his lifespan was draining away. Even if he stopped running the technique, it was no use. He quickly admitted defeat. What''s happening? Qiu Jin''an looked at this scene on the stage with surprise. Fairy Eternity revealed an excited smile, just as she was about to expose Yun Zhi''s shameful past, a cup of tea was placed next to her. She turned to look, and there stood the icy Yun Zhi behind her, asking concernedly, Acting Sect Master, have a sip of water to moisten your throat. Fairy Eternity broke out in a cold sweat and dared not say more. Yang Ding recalled a rumor that said each disciple of Seek Dao Sect had to complete two tasks each year. Yun Zhi, in order to complete the task, lied about having visited an ancient Cave Heaven and finding the ancient technique. However, the so-called ancient technique was fabricated by her based on the names. Moreover, the same-name technique written by Yun Zhi was often much stronger than the original one. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 490 Chapter 490: Chapter 489: There is no such technique in the Demon Path_1 The cultivation methods of the late stages of Foundation Establishment were fascinating, with disciples from the Immortal Sect going to battle against suspected ancient cultivators who had gone through Starting Over after Disbanding Cultivation. They all showcased their Divine Abilities, especially Wei Nanfei, who was the bright spark amongst the disciples of the Immortal Sect, and everyone feared to come into conflict with him. They only had a few years to live in the Foundation Establishment stage. One match may burn up their lifespan completely. Fortunately, the competition has an age limit. Meng Jingzhou remarked with a sigh from the stage''s edge. The Seek Dao Sect did have successors waiting to play. How do you mean? If they let a bunch of veterans from the Foundation Establishment stage come up, wouldn''t they have to concede the match on the spot? Bai Ming nods. Indeed, the combined lifespan of the seasoned cultivators in a late stage of Foundation Establishment is not nearly as long as his, and Wei Nanfei''s cultivation technique is particularly formidable against these veterans. The cultivation method does have its limitations C it can''t burn the lifespan of cultivators whose cultivation level is higher than him. However, it doesn''t really matter in this competition. Meng Jingzhou has a fair understanding of the method Wei Nanfei is cultivating. The Seek Dao Sect disciples'' cultivation methods are all openly discussed, which is convenient for mutual research and discussion to promote improvement. If someone does not discuss it openly, probably because they are too ashamed to open up, say, because they can''t be close to women or something. A mutant version of the ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art'', sounds interesting. Too bad I''ve practiced the ''Turtle Breath Technique'', it acts as a lock on lifespan, specifically counteracting him. Under the stage, a towering cultivator slowly opens his eyes, with a chilling gaze and a confident smile. To others, Wei Nanfei poses a formidable challenge, but to him, he is only pedestrian. If it weren''t for Wei Nanfei''s good fortune, allowing him to proceed smoothly to the finals, how could he have had a chance if he encountered him? Then, he turns away and leaves. He is a cultivator from the early stages of Golden Core. Burning others'' lifespan, quite innovative, a good prospect. If he had encountered me in my time, he could have taken me as his master, what a pity. Underneath the stage, a cultivator dressed in a black robe murmurs to himself, lifts his hood to reveal a face covered in scars C knife wounds, burn marks, frostbite Each scar is the result of a battle where he defied life and death. It''s through these battles that he has developed an extremely strong fighting consciousness, making him unsparingly formidable amongst beings of the same realm. Then, he turns away and leaves. He is a cultivator from the mid-stage of Golden Core. Wei Nanfei? Quite interesting indeed, these geniuses of Seek Dao Sect are quite astonishing. As for the lifespan burning, it hardly amounts to a threat. Underneath the stage, a thin, monkey-like cultivator squints his eyes, analyzing Wei Nanfei''s fights. As scene after scene flashes through his mind, he evaluates possible countermeasures. Having gone through so many competitions, his fighting experience is incredibly rich and he has thought of methods for counteracting Wei Nanfei already. Then, he sets foot on the stage. He is the referee. Fang Sheng stands on the stage, waiting for Wei Nanfei to come on stage. This doesn''t take long, as Wei Nanfei quickly leads a group of chickens, ducks, and pigs onto the stage. Fang Sheng doesn''t dare let his guard down; these are not just ordinary beasts, but beasts with cultivation levels. It seems Wei Nanfei is also a Beast Tamer. Seek Dao Sect, Wei Nanfei. Yi Sect, Fang Sheng. The two squaring each other up, their battles were on the verge of breaking out. While Fang Sheng was studying Wei Nanfei''s battles, Wei Nanfei was studying Fang Sheng''s. The conclusion was that this was a formidable opponent, and he mustn''t let his guard down. That''s why he exerted his full strength right from the start. ''Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art''! A cold smile graces the corners of Fang Sheng''s mouth: Do you think I''m unprepared? I don''t fear telling you that before going on stage, I had already ingested an elixir to counteract your technique. You cannot burn my lifespan! Fang Sheng has a few specially made elixirs that can lock his lifespan for a short duration. They were specifically refined by a master alchemist in case anything happens during the dormant period. He didn''t think he''d get to use them here. Predicting that Wei Nanfei would be taken aback by this, Fang Sheng seizes this opportunity for close-quarters combat! Spear Uplifts Eight Directions! Wei Nanfei''s axe was sharp and shiny, the reflection dazzling. He was incredibly quick in his movements, with clear, focused eyes. Without hesitation, he struck with all his strength. Buzz- The collision of the weapons produced a harsh buzzing sound. How is this possible? How can you have such power! Fang Sheng was taken aback, retreating while his spear touched the ground to dissipate the force exerted on it. Based on observations from previous matches, Wei Nanfei could burn others'' lifespans to elevate his own realm. This was a power only available to Wei Nanfei when he exerted his martial art techniques! But clearly his lifespan had not been burned away. Wei Nanfei sneered: Who told you that I was going to burn your lifespan? Don''t tell me all the ingredients I purchased from Hundred Fragrance Building were bought in vain? Fang Sheng seemed to remember something. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw chickens, ducks and pigs, all lifeless. In miscalculated! Heroes are as common as fish crossing the river. Wei Nanfei had already predicted that people would try to find ways to counteract his techniques. Instead of letting his opponent take control, he decided to switch his combat style in advance. Power Cleaves the Sky! Wei Nanfei swung his twin axes, his muscles bulging as he put all his strength into his strike. Fang Sheng retreated continuously and quickly arrived at the edge of the ring. This is bad, if I retreat anymore, I will lose! Don''t think that you can win the match with trickery; true power is everything! Fang Sheng roared, a haze of spiritual essence arose from his dantian. The spiritual mist condensed into a pill; a ripe golden core was born. A breakthrough in the midst of battle! According to the plan, the breakthrough was supposed to occur half a month later, but he had no choice to advance it in order to avoid defeat. He, a Genesis Master at the peak of Unification, had to start over after disbanding cultivation. Losing to a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage would be a blow to his ego that he could not withstand! Moreover, the rewards awarded after the competition would be enough to make up for the drawbacks of an early breakthrough. Boom- Fang Sheng counterattacked, and the full power of the Golden Core Stage was demonstrated. Wei Nanfei, who dominated in his realm, could only feel helpless in front of Fang Sheng, who was at a higher stage than him. Battling at the Golden Core Stage is challenging indeed Breaking through to the Golden Core Stage and acting all big and mighty, as if nobody else could ever reach Golden Core Stage. Wei Nanfei sneered. If it wasn''t for the competition, he could have broken through half a month ago. Condense. Heat radiated from Wei''s dantian, the warmth spread throughout his body, and a golden core rose slowly just like the sun. In front of Fang Sheng''s surprised eyes, Wei Nanfei revealed a friendly smile. Alright, now we are both at the Golden Core Stage. My Golden Core may not be as good as Senior Brother Lu Yang, but it''s more than enough to deal with you! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He took out all kinds of livestock from his custom-made storage ring, and started burning their lifespans. All were purchased from the Hundred Fragrance Building. As expected, Wei Nanfei won. In the judges'' area, Qiu Jin''an rubbed his eyes in distress. He always felt that these ancient cultivators were not as strong as he imagined. They had combat experience, but lack flexibility. Burning the lifespan of livestock to advance one''s stage seemed like an obvious strategy. Why hadn''t they thought of it? Burning others'' lifespan to enhance one''s own fighting powerThis seems like something right out of the Demon Path. Yang Ding mumbled quietly, but Fairy Eternity still heard him. As the Acting Sect Master, she had to defend the reputation of their sect. We can''t say it like that, our Seek Dao Sect is recognized by the imperial court as an upright and righteous sect, how can we have techniques from the Demon Path? Besides, even the Demon Path doesn''t have such techniques. Chapter 491 Chapter 491: Chapter 490: The Origin of Mingtai_1 In the first match of the Golden Core Stage Initial Phase, the winner is the independent cultivator, Zhuang Xuan. The emaciated referee declared the end of the first match, and the victor was a cultivator with no particular reputation. Whether from a large or small sect, cultivators are provided with cultivation resources by their sects. Independent cultivators are different, lacking in cultivation resources of all kinds, and without guidance from elders in their cultivation. Careless attention could easily lead to cultivation missteps that are hard to correct, causing their realm and cultivation quality to be significantly lower than that of sect cultivators. To be able to defeat a group of sect cultivators, stand out amongst city-level and state-level competitors, and come to the Seek Dao Sect, one can only imagine the difficulty. Mark him down, he''s highly suspicious. Jiang Qun instructed the Luoshui Guards. He reviewed Zhuang Xuan''s records of previous battles, and it could be said that Zhuang Xuan crushed his way to the finals, with each match ending within five moves. Even in the finals, the first match only required five moves to defeat his opponent. He was terrifyingly powerful. Yes. The Luoshui Guard had already written down a long list of names. I will definitely win next time! The losing side was a very energetic cultivator. Although he had lost to Zhuang Xuan, he was not discouraged and instead vowed to fight again. Zhuang Xuan looked indifferently at his opponent and uttered two words softly. Boring. You! The loser''s expression changed slightly, Zhuang Xuan was too arrogant. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhuang Xuan paid no heed to the reaction of the loser, jumped off the battle platform with his eyelids drooping, yawning out of sheer boredom. If it were not for the generous rewards of the competition, he wouldn''t bother to come and play in this childish battle with them. There was no fun in winning, there was no challenge at all. Soon, Zhuang Xuan faced his second match. His opponent was a polite sword cultivator. Judging by his manners, he seemed to be a Confucian cultivator who practiced the Gentleman Sword. My name is Mingtai from the Sword Tower, please advise me. Holding a sword with both hands, Mingtai bowed respectfully, with a bashful smile on his face. Zhuang Xuan as usual looking like he just woke up. He had no good feelings towards these polite cultivators, utterly lacking courage. They were all well and good in ordinary fights, but once on the battlefield, in a life and death battle, these were the first to die. He had fought several times with Confucian cultivators at the Unification Stage, such cultivators should be debating in court, it was absolutely unnecessary for them to charge into battle. Swish- A flash of green Sword Qi shot past, Zhuang Xuan instinctively tilted his head back. The green Sword Qi grazed his neck, the cool wind blew past, and a faint Sword Qi mark appeared on the back of his neck, which soon turned bloody red. How did he manage to get his swordsmanship to such a level at this stage? The competing cultivators gasped in astonishment. Some people who hadn''t seen Mingtai''s performance in the first match now realized that he was a formidable foe upon witnessing his move. If he has such a level of swordsmanship in the early Golden Core Stage, he could compete with Old Buyu. An old veteran of the cultivation world exclaimed, it had been a long time since a swordsmanship genius capable of competing with Old Buyu appeared in the Central Continent. This Zhuang Xuan is not a simple character either. He has never used his full strength from the beginning. Another old veteran of the cultivation world nodded, it was indeed the competition of the Great Era, the previous matches had already been eye-opening, and now at the initial phase of Golden Core Stage, all kinds of geniuses were showing their unique skills. It will be a fierce dragon and tiger fight. A tall cultivator slowly spoke, his eyes cold as ice. He had lost to Mingtai in the first match and had studied Zhuang Xuan''s fighting style. If these two were to meet, sparks were sure to fly. What a pity for my ''Turtle Breath Technique'', nowhere to use it! On the stage, a jade pendant fell from Zhuang Xuan''s neck. The green Sword Qi from just now, not only left a faint blood mark on Zhuang Xuan''s neck but also cut the string of the jade pendant. Zhuang Xuan bent down and picked up the jade pendant with respect. His voice was low and hoarse, not the dispirited tone he had used before. Zhuang Xuan Daoist, are you finally serious? Mingtai looked at Zhuang Xuan earnestly, eager for the challenge. Zhuang Xuan didn''t answer, he spoke to himself and also seemed to be speaking to Mingtai. This jade pendant is of great significance to me. It was given to me by my master before he passed away. My master told me that I was an orphan and when he found me, I was holding this jade pendant in my hand. The pendant is the only clue left by my parents. I have always kept it close to my body and never let it fall onto the ground. You are the first one to make it fall. Do you know, the dragon, it has a reverse scale, touch it and you die! Zhuang Xuan let out a roar like a wild beast, sending chills down people''s spines. Suddenly, he raised his head and stared deadly at Mingtai, his eyes like that of an insane demon beast. His momentum The Sect Leader of Control Qi Sect was slightly surprised. At this point, Zhuang Xuan''s aura was almost comparable to that of a cultivator at the initial Nascent Soul Stage. Lest we forget, Zhuang Xuan is only at the initial phase of the Golden Core Stage. Raging, Zhuang Xuan dashed towards Mingtai. His body emitted a terrifying black aura that made anyone tremble, it was unclear what cultivation method it was, but the only certainty wasC no one wanted to be his opponent! Bam- Zhuang Xuan was swept away by a sword''s aura and fell off the platform. Phew, that was close, close call. Mingtai seemed relieved and patted his chest. After calming down, he walked to the edge of the platform, looked down at Zhuang Xuan who was still in a daze, and bowed with his sword. High momentum does not imply high cultivation level, Mingtai has learned his lesson. Zhuang Xuan blinked and couldn''t comprehend what had just occurred. Shouldn''t he be the one rampaging and ripping Mingtai apart? How did he end up as the losing side? Where did you guys recruit that disciple from? Lu Baqian was surprised as he looked at Elder Sikong. Others might not see it, but he, a powerful Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivator, could clearly see it. This move contained the complexity of the universe and the endless changes, decidedly not something a Golden Core Stage could execute. Even if it were a Nascent Soul Stage Swordsman, they would have to be called a genius to execute this move! Seeing Lu Baqian, who had been victorious the whole way, showing this expression, Elder Sikong felt more refreshed than having an ice cube in summer. Hehe, I told you, Mingtai is the only one in our Sword Tower who has inherited the Supreme Inheritance. This move is quite something, it''s about the same level as when I use my ''Sword Character Jue''. Inside the Spiritual Space, the imprisoned Lu Yang watched the battle on the platform through the small window left by Fairy Eternity. Mingtai''s move was indeed unexpected. If it weren''t for Mingtai, he would have almost forgotten that he was a sword cultivator. This little guy doesn''t seem human. Fairy Eternity glanced at Mingtai and lost interest quickly. She was not interested, but Lu Yang was, and he hastily asked what was going on. He seems to be a Sword Spirit who has gained true intelligence, became a living being, someone then created a body for him, invited him in, united spirit and flesh into one, making him a real human. Lu Yang contemplated. He had the details of all the participating geniuses on hand. The information stated that Mingtai had been acknowledged by the Supreme of the Sword Tower and had inherited his mantle. Could it be that he is the Sword Spirit of the Sword Tower Supreme? This realization made sense of all things. Chapter 492 Chapter 492: Chapter 491: How to Use the Regeneration Golden Core_1 A Sword Spirit can become a soul? Ordinary Sword Spirits definitely cannot, but the Supreme Sword Tower is different. He is a Semi-Immortal, his Sword Spirit must have fought countless battles, immersed in the blood of Immortal Dao, possessing the aura of Immortal Dao. For example, take a look at that Kirin Immortality Medicine in the medicine garden. Wasn''t it soaked in the blood of a Kirin Immortal and thus gained spiritual intelligence? With the rising power of the man and the ghost, they climbed to the position of the Acting Sect Master and learned some secrets. Like the Supreme Sword Tower. The word ''Supreme'' can only be used to address those who possess Semi-Immortal level strength, Immortal Eternity can be addressed as Immortal Supreme. No one knows the nature of the Dao Fruit form that the Supreme Sword Tower possesses. All we know is that he attempted to complete his Dao Fruit form with that opportunity, but he failed to become an Immortal and ended in complete destruction. No one was suitable to inherit the mantle he left behind, and the Sword Tower suffered repeated defeats, falling to its present status as a First Class Sect. If Mingtai is the Sword Spirit of the Supreme Sword Tower, it would make sense for him to inherit the Supreme Sword Tower''s mantle and tradition. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You should know, the higher a cultivator''s cultivation level, the harder it is to produce offspring. It is even more difficult for Semi-Immortals to have descendants. Lu Yang nodded, he knew about this. Most of Emperor Xia''s princes and princesses were born when he was young, not because Emperor Xia is now old and weak and unable to bear children, but because his cultivation level is too high, making it difficult for him to have offspring. Of course, it could also be that he genuinely cannot bear children anymore. Some Semi-Immortal Dao couples drip blood, mixing their Immortal blood together. If they''re lucky, something similar to a Sword Spirit will be born in their blood. Over time, it will develop spiritual intelligence and will become their child. So the higher the cultivator''s cultivation level, the more they need to be careful in a battle, they must not let their blood be seen. Why? Imagine, two Semi-Immortals fighting, giving their all, spilling blood and guts, but still not being able to determine the victor, and deciding to continue the fight the next day. The next day they find that their blood has become sentient, they have a child, what should they do then? Lu Yang: That explained a lot. In the ancient times, Semi-Immortals were very careful when they fought. If they could avoid bleeding, they would. Even if they did bleed, they made sure to clean up the blood after the battle, to avoid any trouble later, and to avoid blame. Moreover, there is a dispute about this method of producing offspring. For example, the Kirin Immortal family steadfastly refused to use this method. On the stage, both sides stood tall, prepared for battle. Seek Dao Sect, Li Haoran. Corpse Chasing Sect, Zhao Po. Both sides exchanged courtesies, following the established etiquette. Brother Li, I await your move. Zhao Po looked serious, his opponent was a senior brother of Seek Dao Sect, he dared not be careless. He had seen the strength of Lu Yang. And also the Corpse Controller Wei Nanfei, But he''s not the same as he used to be, having been instructed by the Sect Leader, his power has soared, and the Living Corpse has undergone a transformation as well. Junior Brother Zhao, your move. Zhao Po was not polite, he and the Living Corpse attacked together. The Living Corpse was like steel, fearless of pain, it charged fiercely at Li Haoran, resembling a moving mountain. Li Haoran clapped his hands and managed to repel the Living Corpse but his arms were numb from the impact. Before Li Haoran could even recover from the pain, he saw Zhao Po wielding a coin sword, with large brilliant coins, burning with a soaring golden aura, like sword qi, and like flames, exhibiting a terrifying attack power. Strike! The golden aura condensed into sword qi, piercing the air, resounding through the heavens, as brilliant as stardust. Li Haoran faced the coin sword without fear and slapped it with his palm. At the moment of contact between his palm and the golden sword qi, a strange change occured. It seemed as if there was a thin membrane between his palm and the golden sword qi, made up of countless irregular fragments. Despite being thin, it was hard to break through, blocking the attack of the golden sword qi. Refining space? Luo Hongxia recognised the Refining method Li Haoran used. A skilled refiner can refine space for their own use, becoming a part of their weapon, but this is definitely not a skill that a Golden Core initial stage practitioner can master! Fifth Elder looked at Li Haoran with a satisfied smile. Recently, Li Haoran didn''t advance in his cultivation; instead, he devoted his time to comprehend the technique of refining. Zhao Po was inexperienced and hadn''t seen such a refining technique before. Panicked, he was thrown off balance. Li Haoran wouldn''t give Zhao Po any chance to respond. He broke through the thin layer of space, gently flicked the coin sword with his two fingers, which contained an unseen rhythm. Each flick weakened the power of the coin sword. After three flicks, the sword qi of the coin sword dimmed and lost its light. Zhao Po''s pupils shrank. He was unable to wield the coin sword any longer. Junior Brother Zhao, this coin sword is newly acquired, isn''t it? You haven''t fully refined it yet. Remember to use your own weapon in your next battle. Li Haoran said leisurely, temporarily severing the connection between Zhao Po and the coin sword. This was also a handy technique for a refiner. Zhao Po gritted his teeth. At this point, he had to follow through regardless of the risks. He bit his wrist and poured the blood over the living corpse. The pores of the living corpse widened and absorbed the blood. Under its pale skin, blood flowed, and it seemed almost alive. Attack together! The living corpse charged like an elephant, while Zhao Po soared like an eagle. Generally, when two inexperienced people teamed up against one, it was difficult to perfectly coordinate their moves. But it was different for Zhao Po and the living corpse. The pairing was seamless because they were incredibly intimate with each other. The living corpse fought like a martial dao master. Its punches and kicks were fierce and overpowering, akin to an ax chopping or a knife slashing. Every attack carried deadly danger, like successive thunder claps echoing out in the ring. Zhao Po, however, wielded his Peach Wood Sword and talisman in mid-air, aiming at Li Haoran''s defensive loopholes and attacking them. Li Haoran barely held on against their relentless onslaught, and was eventually placed at a disadvantage. Boom! Zhao Po and the living corpse hit Li Haoran''s chest simultaneously, flying him backwards off the arena. Gasping for breath, Zhao Po realized that their method of attack was exhausting for both him and the living corpse. They had to quickly resolve the fight. Clap, clap, clap- Lone clapping sounded from the audience. Whether it was Zhao Po or the spectators, they all followed the sound with puzzled looks. The person clapping looked exactly like Li Haoran on the stage. It was Li Haoran! How could this be? Wasn''t Li Haoran on the stage? Only the sect leaders and elders of the major factions revealed knowing smiles as if they had already seen through the charade. Junior Brother Zhao, your performance is commendable. However, a clone alone can''t defeat you. Clone? Zhao Po raised his eyebrow, still not completely understanding how Li Haoran managed to pull it off. Was it a wooden avatar like Lu Yang''s? Li Haoran calmly explained: My Golden Core is named ''Regeneration Golden Core.'' As the name suggests, it can regenerate lost limbs, heads, and legs. If I am cut into pieces, couldn''t I piece together a complete body? Zhao Po''s pupils constricted. ''Is such a thing really possible?'' I also asked Senior Brother Man to teach me Corpse Chasing techniques. I used the Corpse Chasing technique to control my own dead body. Though its strength is not comparable to my own, it still possesses seventy to eighty percent of my power. Li Haoran''s mouth parted into a small, warm smile: Since my clone can''t beat you, what if I attack you together with my clone? Zhao Po''s heart sank. Dealing with the clone was already challenging enough. How could he cope if Li Brother also joined the fight? The other cultivators in the early Golden Core stage also felt uneasy. Li Haoran''s combat power had been witnessed by everyone, and it was extremely tricky. This clone alone was a handful, teamed up with the main body was indeed daunting. The lean judge glanced at Li Haoran below the ring and announced the result of the match. According to the rules, once the match begins, the participant who is off the stage is considered the loser. Zhao Po wins. Li Haoran''s smile froze on his face. Chapter 493 Chapter 493: Chapter 492: Appearance of Heaven''s Court_1 As a sword spirit that attained sentience, Mingtai''s swordsmanship talent is enough to rival Lu Yang. In the initial stage golden core group competition, he was invincible. Only the genius cultivators from the Immortal Sect who were suspected of starting over after disbanding their cultivation put him in hard fights. However, even these geniuses were defeated by his exquisite swordsmanship. Despite his relatively low cultivation level, he gradually developed the ability to overcome all kinds of techniques with a single sword strike! Mingtai was the winner in the initial stage golden core group. Mingtai stood on the battle stage, his hands were level with his chest, shyly waving his little hands at Elder Sikong. In the sunlight, Mingtai''s figure sparkled brilliantly, like it was made of gold. Seeing Mingtai is like seeing a shadow of Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou sighed, his eyes glistening with unshed tears, reliving the past times, feeling deeply sentimental. It''s evident that he had a profound friendship with Lu Yang. It''s such a shame, Lu Yang was such a good man, why did he have to The words stuck in Meng Jingzhou''s throat, and he wept. Bai Ming: He kindly asked, Shall I go on stage for you while you cry? The mid-stage golden core competition had already begun, and Meng Jingzhou was the first to compete. Meng Jingzhou wiped his tears, his expression firm, No need, Lu Yang can''t compete, I have to inherit Lu Yang''s will and move forward bravely. I believe that''s what he would want too if he were here. With those words, Meng Jingzhou stepped onto the stage, each step heavy, as if he was carrying a great mission. From the spectators'' stand, Lu Yang contemplated if he could abuse his power to rule that this grandson Meng lost the match. Seek Dao Sect, Meng Jingzhou. Seduction Sect, Ye Mengyin. Meng Jingzhou''s opponent was a true disciple of the Seduction Sect, one of the superior sects, Ye Mengyin. Ye Mengyin was in a clean, elegant long dress, her skin crystal clear as snow, her demeanour celestial. In the outside world, she was a fairy pursued by countless people. Her charm ability was outstanding among her peers, a single frown or smile could elicit the deepest desire in any man. Even a woman, if not firmly grounded, could be charmed by her. Ye Mengyin''s voice was enchanting, her self-introduction seemed capable of melting hearts. Kind senior brother, please be gentle. Your servant girl can''t withstand such power. Ye Mengyin looked pitifully at Meng Jingzhou, subtly working her charm. In past city and state level competitions, just uttering these words would throw her opponents into confusion, causing them to surrender voluntarily. Why don''t you forfeit? I don''t discriminate between men and women when I fight. Meng Jingzhou looked at Ye Mengyin with a big smile, implying that he wouldn''t show mercy whether it''s men, women, or Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes were clear, showing no sign of fascination. Ye Mengyin was taken aback; she had never met a cultivator of the same realm who was completely unaffected by her charm ability. Even the geniuses had to devote some energy to resist her charm, unlike Meng Jingzhou who was completely unaffected. As expected of someone from the Seek Dao Sect, he did have some ability. Before the final match officially started, she had also wandered around the shopping street, partaking in leisure activities. She had heard Meng Jingzhou''s self-promotion claiming cultivators should remain single; women are all beautifuly disguised skeletons. She didn''t care about this, confident that Meng Jingzhou had yet to meet her. Cultivators from the Seduction Sect had experiences of bewitching monks to renounce asceticism. Ye Mengyin took an old zither from her storage ring and gently stroked the strings. The zither music flowed smoothly, like a gentle breeze, making the cultivators below the stage feel intoxicated. She was a rare sound cultivator. The harmonious combination of zither music and charm ability, along with the first-grade Desire Burning Golden Pill she condensed, made her invincible among cultivators of the same realm! Except for Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, Lan Ting, Bai Ming, Yan Tianzhi Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Meng Jingzhou roared, his voice drowning out the zither music. He took big steps forward, his fist glowing golden, rubbing against the air and sparking flames. Two single golden elixirs were spinning, causing her charm ability to stop working. The only threat to him was the zither music, which slowed his steps and hampered his movement. As a body cultivator, he was physically strong. Even Lu Yang wouldn''t dare mess with him head-on. This level of control was like a drizzle to him and had a negligible effect. Ye Mengyin never thought that her proud technique would fail on Meng Jingzhou. Before she could react, she saw a fist as large as a sandbag smashing into her face. She fell to the ground with a thud, and even hearing the sound of the impact was painful. Meng Jingzhou won. Little sister, are you okay? In kindness, Meng Jingzhou pulled up Ye Mengyin. They were opponents during the match and had to hit hard, but after the match, they were cultivators helping each other. Ye Mengyin looked at Meng Jingzhou with affection. This was the first time she had met such a powerful male cultivator. The male cultivators she had met in the past all bowed down to her, afraid to let her see something else. Only Meng Jingzhou had no reaction to her. When I embarked on my path, I swore by the name of my sect that I would marry the person who defeated me. This is terrible Meng Jingzhou laughed awkwardly. The luck in love affairs came so suddenly. Ye Mengyin gently shook her head: There''s nothing terrible about it. There are rules in our sect that the disciples do not marry disciples from the Seek Dao Sect or members of the Meng family. Master said that marrying these two families could easily cause trouble for the sect. Meng Jingzhou: What does my Meng family have to do with you? Don''t go to the Imperial City to find out. My Meng family has a universally acclaimed reputation. Although it''s not very good, it''s not as bad as the Seek Dao Sect to be lined up with us! Forget it, don''t think too much, as long as you can win. With his lucky start, he cheerfully stepped off the battle stage and boasted to Bai Ming and the others. Did you see my fight just now? One punch and she was down. Impressive, impressive. I always tread lightly when fighting female cultivators, afraid that if I hit the wrong spot, I''d be mistaken for a scoundrel. It seems I need to learn from Senior Brother Meng. Bai Ming applauded. He learned a lot from Meng Jingzhou. In the past, he cared too much about face, which was really unnecessary. Well done. Yan Tianzhi was concise and to the point. Competitions were held one after another, both Bai Ming and Lan Ting successfully advanced. Their strength was clearly a cut above cultivators of the same level. It seems that the final winner of this group will be among the four of us. Meng Jingzhou said. We can''t jump to conclusions so easily. Bai Ming shook his head, pointing to the cultivator standing on the stage at this moment. You saw the competitions in the previous realms as well, there are cultivators who can rival us from the Immortal Sect. The mid-stage golden core group is no different. See the cultivator on the stage? He''s from our Yunzhou. He was very prominent in the Yunzhou competition, showing extraordinary combat talent. He''s quick to adapt, has a solid foundation with no weak points. Even the hardest to cultivate, the spiritual power, isn''t falling behind. His golden core should be a devouring golden core among the first-grade golden cores, able to devour the opponent''s spiritual essence during the fight. As the few of them were whispering, a bright laughter rang out from above. Under countless gazes, a young man dropped from the sky and landed on the battle stage, interrupting the match. How can this bustling scene be without our Heaven''s Court? A few figures were still standing on the clouds, emitting intimidating auras. Chapter 494 Chapter 494: Chapter 493 Young Master Lu_1 Heaven''s Court? All the guests were startled upon hearing the young man''s affiliation. If the most talked about topic amongst low-level cultivators over the past two months was who could distinguish themselves in the competition, then the most discussed matter among high-level cultivators was the appearance of Dou Tianzun, who claimed to be the supreme being of Heaven''s Court, during a battle in Hanshui City. This was the first immortal being to openly appear, other than the Four Immortals of the Ancients. Whether it''s Great Qian or Great Yu, they''re both figures that are possibly immortals in legends. Same goes for Great Xia, with rumors that immortals reside within the forbidden area of the palace. Yet no one has ever seen one. The appearance of Dou Tianzun caused a great stir in the outside world. Everyone, from those at the Unification Stage to those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, were all discussing who Dou Tianzun is, and what Heaven''s Court is. There were various speculations about Dou Tianzun and Heaven''s Court, but none have reached the consensus. Some say Heaven''s Court is an ancient organization that has just awakened. Others propose that Heaven''s Court has been present since ancient times, always lurking behind history, manipulating the rise and fall of dynasties, and acting as the unseen hand behind everything. What''s unexpected is that Heaven''s Court, uninvited, has openly made an appearance today at the grand competition held by the royal court and the 120,000-year celebration of the Seek Dao Sect. How bold of them! Those with nimble minds could smell a strong scent of gunpowder from this act. Heaven''s Court is boding something ill. Who are you? Fairy Eternity, serving as Acting Sect Master, controlled Lu Yang''s body and asked sternly. There was a hint of decisive killing intent hidden in her tone. The youth from Heaven''s Court stood unwavering on the stage, surrounded by a crowd of strong figures. Without showing any fear, he responded loudly with a clenched fist. Presumably, this is the well-known Sect Master Lu. Sect Master Lu''s fame was earned at a young age, with a firm foundation. If you participate in the competition, you might easily secure the first place. What a coincidence, I share the same surname. I am the Young Master of our sect. Fairy Eternity narrowed her eyes, ignoring his flattery. She spoke in a frosty voice, So it''s Young Master Lu. I wonder why you came to our Seek Dao Sect and disrupted the competition. What do you aim for with these people above us? Hovering above the stage were dark clouds, standing within them were five stern figures, with somber expressions, almost like deities. I am Heaven''s Court protector, the Dark Ghost Heavenly King. The Dark Ghost Heavenly King exuded an ominous black mist, as though he had just awoken from an ancient tomb, carrying the resentment of the dead and bringing endless disaster to the world. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I am Heaven''s Court protector, the Hundred Medicine Heavenly King. The fragrance of medicine exuded from the Hundred Medicine Heavenly King. The aroma''s origin was significant. Without frequent exposure to the Little Medicinal Kings, such a scent could not be cultivated. I am Heaven''s Court protector, the Invincible Heavenly King. The Invincible Heavenly King was like an Arhat of golden body in the Buddhist tales, or perhaps, he was the original form of the golden body Arhat! The Invincible Heavenly King''s physique was vigorous and strong, with no traces of Barrier Door found anywhere on his body, representing the limit of the Body Cultivators. I am Heaven''s Court protector, the Multi-treasure Heavenly King. The Multi-treasure Heavenly King wore a string of magic artifacts around his waist. The most eye-catching of them all was a top-tier magic artifact, which could even make Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators envious. This artifact had already developed its own spirit, obtained through the refinement of a Transcendance Tribulation stage soul. It was truly terrifying! I am Heaven''s Court protector, the Golden Flame Heavenly King. Golden flames occasionally twirled around the Golden Flame Heavenly King''s body. These flames were not any of the 108 True Fires, but rather a combination of all 108, bringing the True Fire to a whole new realm! The five figures seemed like towering mountains, unreachable. Their auras were ancient, as if they hailed from primeval times. Just ancient auras. Anyone could tell these five Heavenly Kings were in their prime and far from senility; even their current state might not be their peak. How come our ancestors didn''t make a move to rob these five people who haven''t passed the tribulation yet? the Sect Leader of the Control Qi Sect murmured. He was especially sensitive to auras, and he noted these individuals weren''t at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The One Qi Venerable shot the Sect Leader a glare, frightening him into silence for saying the wrong thing. Only then did the One Qi Venerable explain through telepathic communication, And you think you''re smart? Are you more knowledgeable than all the other cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage present here? Could the venerable ancestor please enlighten me? Do you realize that to enter the Seek Dao Sect, one must pass through the River Spirit, whose powers are comparable to that of those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Anyone who can slip past the River Spirit into the Seek Dao Sect can''t possibly be at the Unification Stage! Do you think the ones who have revealed themselves are all the members of Heaven''s Court present here? From what I see, there''s at least one Semi-Immortal from Heaven''s Court lurking in the shadows. Particularly since the Seek Dao Sect has said they have methods to deal with a Semi-Immortal, but haven''t made a move this time. This may be the worst-case scenario. Perhaps Dou Tianzun is also here, possibly right under our noses, and no one has noticed! The Sect Leader of the Control Qi Sect shivered, his spine going cold as he listened. Excuse us. The Dark Ghost Heavenly King spoke in a deep voice, seemingly the leader of the five Heavenly Kings. The five Heavenly Kings descended from the sky, causing the surrounding people to swiftly make a clearance. They dared not approach them. The intimidating auras emanating from them made some of the geniuses find it hard to stead their stance. Young Master Lu appeared oblivious to the hostility shown by Fairy Eternity. With a smile on his face, he responded, Having slept since ancient times, I haven''t found a match since I awakened. Recently, I heard that your esteemed sect is hosting a competition, and decided to join the fun. So, I am here uninvited, and I hope Sect Master Lu doesn''t mind. Slept since ancient times? Upon hearing Young Master Lu''s introduction, the guests were shocked once again. This Heaven''s Court indeed originates from ancient times. Young Master Lu glanced at the two geniuses on the stage. He then said, These two are at the mid-stage of the Golden Core. Coincidentally, I am also at the same stage. With these two as my opponents, if I lose, we, the Heaven''s Court, will leave. If I win, it proves my strength, and I will continue in the competition. What do you think? Battling two with one, Young Master Lu, that''s quite a boast of yours. Fairy Eternity scoffed. If we refuse to let you challenge, it will make us, Great Xia, seem petty. Fine then, if you win this match, you shall have the qualification to participate. If you lose, leave the Seek Dao Sect immediately! At the end of her words, Fairy Eternity''s tone was heavy and hinted at a killing intent. The geniuses under the stage muttered ''well said'' in their hearts, wishing they could applaud on the spot. Young Master Lu''s imposing demeanor hadn''t put them, the geniuses, in his eyes. Facing the powerful Heaven''s Court, Sect Master Lu didn''t display even a hint of fear. Instead, she threatened the Heaven''s Court. Just based on this courage and insight, she surpassed all of them! Very well said, Sect Master Lu. I, Qiu Jin''an, support Sect Master Lu''s viewpoint. Since ancient times, the winner rules and the loser suffers. If you lose, retreat from whence you came! The leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects and the crown prince stood up to support Fairy Eternity. Everyone glowed with excitement as they looked at the six major forces of the Righteous Path, including the Five Great Immortal Sects and the royal court, joining hands to face the enemy. Only Meng Jingzhou, from start to finish, was staring at the so-called Young Master Lu with dead fish eyes. The crown prince was feeling somewhat uneasy. It was his first time doing such a thing. He wondered if he had revealed any flaws. Why did the people of the Five Great Immortal Sects seem so skilled with this? Chapter 495 Chapter 495: Chapter 494 Create History if There''s None_1 This Young Master Lu is indeed a formidable adversary. Bai Ming and others wore serious expressions, directing their vigilant gaze at the high-profile Young Master Lu on the challenge stage. He''s tough to handle. Yan Tianzhi also felt the pressure emanating from Young Master Lu, which came not only from him personally but also from the presence of Heaven''s Court. The attitudes of the Five Great Immortal Sects and the court sufficed to illustrate the tremendous power of Heaven''s Court. With a puzzled expression in her eyes, Lan Ting had a sense that the style of this Young Master Lu was very similar to someone she knew. Lu Yang''s opponents were two people, one was Mo Wenli, the true disciple of the Thunder Fire Sect, a first-class sect, and the other was Su Mo, who was hailed as a unique genius among loose cultivators. Sweating profusely, they watched Lu Yang''s relaxed and comfortable demeanor. Don''t hold back, let''s attack together! Su Mo commanded in a deep voice, directing Mo Wenli. For someone as proud as him, joining forces was a humiliation. But the opponent was Young Master Lu of Heaven''s Court. If they wanted to win this round, they had to swallow their pride. Mo Wenli frowned. What right did someone who was praised by loose cultivators as a genius have to command him? Follow my lead if you want to win! Su Mo frowned, feeling the audacity of this successor, acting arrogantly without any provocation. A shiver ran down Mo Wenli''s spine. He was scared by Su Mo. He saw the reflection of his master in Su Mo. You better have a strategy. Mo Wenli reluctantly accepted Su Mo''s command. Su Mo saw that Mo Wenli was aware of when to advance and when to retreat, so his face lightened slightly, and he sent a transmission: The Art of War is clear, hesitate and the situation changes, swift battles yield swift victories. Your mastery over lightning techniques should have already reached an advanced level. If swordsmanship is considered the prime form of attack, then lightning techniques are considered the second best. I will use the power of my Golden Core to distract the opponent first, and you should gather power in the back. The moment you''re ready, attack with all your strength! Fine, but are you sure your Golden Core can distract the opponent? Su Mo didn''t reply. The Devouring Golden Core he had painstakingly nourished after starting over after disbanding his cultivation could devour the spiritual essence of his opponents, causing anyone to panic for a moment. In a Golden Core Stage battle, a moment of panic could decide the outcome. Su Mo''s calves sprang straight up, like an arrow, and he swooshed directly in front of Young Master Lu. Even judging by the speed he demonstrated, he was already faster than Mo Wenli! At the very start of their confrontation, Su Mo felt the difficulty of dealing with Young Master Lu. The opponent had rich combat experience and exceptional adaptability. It was unrealistic to think about gaining the upper hand by relying on his own experience. How could the opponent have such abundant combat experience? It didn''t seem like it could be nurtured by fighting against those of the same realm level. It was more like it had been honed by battling against those of a higher realm, and more than one person at that. Right, the opponent is Young Master Lu of Heaven''s Court, surely benefiting from the training of experts, hence accumulating such formidable combat experience. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even so, his target was to distract his opponent. As long as he could do that, it was enough! Devour! In his heart, Su Mo quietly commanded, summoning his Golden Core. The Devouring Golden Core spun wildly. Every time it made contact with Lu Yang''s body, it could seize the spiritual essence within him. This technique was invariably effective. Unexpectedly, just as he began to utilize his Golden Core, he saw Young Master Lu slightly open his mouth, and he didn''t know what he planned to do. Su Mo soon discovered the answer C while he was devouring Lu Yang''s spiritual essence, Lu Yang was also devouring his own spiritual essence. They had both reached a delicate equilibrium! How was this possible? Could it be that Lu Yang was also using his Devouring Golden Core?! Su Mo gritted his teeth. Given the circumstances, he could no longer worry about that. He could sense an immense energy accumulating behind him C Mo Wenli''s lightning technique was ready! Move aside! Mo Wenli gritted his teeth. The force of the lightning was so great that he was already struggling just to handle it, his arm trembling. Su Mo hurriedly evaded, and a blast of formidable lightning force exploded behind him, its spectacle a dazzling display of light and the wild dance of electric snakes, its energy rippling. Boom! The lightning serpent swallowed Lu Yang whole. Before Su Mo and Mo Wenli could even celebrate, they heard a whistling sound. A blade glimmered, slicing the lightning ball in half. The lightning ball exploded, and a figure walked out of the explosion with a sword, appearing relaxed and satisfied. Impressive power, but it''s a pity your strength is too scattered. If you could focus it on a single point, even I would have to struggle a bit. Young Master Lu casually commented on Su Mo''s lightning technique. This Young Master Lu is the paramount sword cultivator renowned for his attacks! In the moment that Mo Wenli was stunned, Su Mo was the first to react. He moved abruptly. There was no room for hesitation on the battlefield! Just as he was about to warn Mo Wenli, he saw another streak of sword light pass by. Mo Wenli had already been knocked off the stage. Let''s get rid of one first. The tip of the sword scraped across the challenge stage, which was full of tiny pebbles, creating an irregular sound that made Su Mo''s hair stand on end. Soon, Su Mo was filled with rage. He, as a great cultivator who started anew after disbanding his cultivation, had two thousand years of cultivation experience. He was about to reach even greater heights. How could he become anyone''s prey? He wanted to make his opponent realize how terrifying a great cultivator who started anew after disbanding his cultivation could be when he got serious! The winner, Heaven''s Court. The referee announced the result of the match. On the stage, Young Master Lu sheathed his sword, his posture upright and elegant. He looked up at the judge''s bench: So, am I qualified to continue the competition? As the sect leader, I will honor my word. You may continue competing. But sect leader, I have a question. Please ask, Sect Leader Lu. Just now, when Su Mo used his Devouring Golden Core to devour your spiritual essence, you were also devouring his spiritual essence. Could it be that you were executing the most ancient and initial technique from Taotie''s toolbox of Divine AbilitiesCDevour the Sky and Swallow the Earth? Young Master Lu looked at Sect Leader Lu in surprise, not expecting to be recognized by him. Sect Leader Lu has a sharp eye. How is the oldest Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth different from the current one? Qiu Jin''an asked at the right moment. Young Master Lu didn''t answer; he was waiting for Sect Leader Lu''s response. Sect Leader Lu spoke in a voice that echoed throughout the arena: You should all know that I''ve also cultivated Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth. During the learning process, I uncovered a secret about the Taotie clan. In ancient times, the Taotie clan was extremely ferocious. It is instinct for demon beasts to feed on live beings, but not for the Taotie clan. They did not resort to devouring live beings. Instead, they devoured the spiritual essence in the world, consumed the earth and stars as their sustenance, hence known as the Beast of Heaven, the Beast of Earth! How did they manage to devour spiritual essence and the earth? It was accomplished by the most ancient Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! The initial form of Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth was too ferocious. It led to various races joining forces to combat them. Under this pressure, the Taotie clan was forced to transform Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth into its current form. Although claiming to devour everything, its power was greatly reduced! Sect Leader Lu continued, Even nowadays, there are few in the Taotie clan who would use the most ancient Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth. Unexpectedly, Young Master Lu could use this technique. It seems the legends are not false after all, Heaven''s Court truly is the first major power of ancient times. Upon hearing this, everyone in the audience couldn''t help but gasp in shock at this secret about the Taotie clan. Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was excitedly wiggling her small toes, which shimmered like pearls. How was it, how was it? Didn''t I perform well? Well done, that''s the feeling! Chapter 496 Chapter 496: Chapter 495 The Power of Bond!_1 Just as Su Mo and Mo Wenli stepped down from the ring, they saw a figure rushing towards them, looking panic-stricken. The figure was none other than the Sect Leader of the Thunder Fire Sect, who came up to Su Mo with concern, saying, Master, are you alright? Master? Mo Wenli was confused, not having fully understood what had just happened. This is your Grandmaster, and my master, the Thunder Fire Sect Leader explained to Mo Wenli in a whisper. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Grandmaster? Didn''t you say that the Grandmaster was dead? Mo Wenli was startled. His attitude towards Su Mo just now had not been especially friendly. That was just a story for the outside world. In reality, your Grandmaster gave up his previous cultivation to focus on passing the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He had several enemies in the past and feared retaliation after disbanding his cultivation, so he made it known that he was dead. If I had known I would be fighting with my own Grandmaster, you should have told me Mo Wenli looked at the Sect Leader of the Thunder Fire Sect with some resentment. If Heaven''s Court hadn''t intervened they would have ended up fighting each other. The Thunder Fire Sect Leader scolded him, Didn''t it happen because you could not keep your affairs to yourself? Fear of exposure on the ring! What Young Master Lu said wasn''t wrong. Look at what you''ve learned of the Thunder Technique, it''s as scattered as split urine. Go into seclusion: if you can''t improve, don''t come out! Mo Wenli''s face turned pale as death. Alright, now, don''t scare the younger generation. Little Mo is still quite powerful. It''s just that his opponent this time was stronger. I will guide you after we go back. Su Mo stood forward to mediate the situation. He was quite pleased with Mo Wenli, finding him a promising talent. The Thunder Fire Sect Leader looked on silently. You didn''t treat me like this in the beginning. Below the stage, the five celestial kings were radiating an unwelcoming aura that kept others at bay. But this could not suppress their curiosity. Those five Heavenly Kings are terrifying. Just getting close sends shivers down my spine. You said it! These are ancient powers. The ancient times were chaotic, and life was cheap. Who knows how many lives these kings have on their hands? Quiet, don''t let them hear you! We''re whispering, they can''t hear us, can they? Better safe than sorry. Who can guarantee there isn''t a secret method from ancient times for intercepting whispers? Just look at these five! Their murderous auras are so thick they''re almost tangible. They must be the types to hold grudges. If they remember us, do you think we''ll have any more good days? But you seem to be harsher than us. The five Protectors stood like stone statues, undistracted, indifferent to everything, neither happy nor sad. Not going to lie, this idea of the Acting Sect Master is pretty good. Using our home court advantage to have Heaven''s Court make a grand appearance. We''ve made the name of Heaven''s Court known. The demonic sect and ancient cultivators will surely fall into our trap. The Grand Elder was elatedly sharing this thought. He had clearly seen the astonishment, fear, and panic on everyone''s faces when they had first appeared C it had been a satisfying sight. Do you think we''ll be exposed? Uncle Ba asked apprehensively. It felt good to fool people, but it would be a nightmare if they were found out. This time was different from before. In the past, they lied to cultivators of the same realm, but this time they were tricking even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If they were to be exposed, it would be risky every time they went out. They weren''t afraid of those at the Unification stage since no one could beat them. But if those at Transcendance Tribulation Stage got involved, they could only pray their master could salvage the situation in time. The Third Elder thought his second elder brother was worrying too much: That won''t happen. Our Martial Nephew Yun assured us that we would not be found out. Moreover, even if we are exposed, it''s not a big deal. I have prepared a backup plan. The four were surprised. The third elder had a backup plan? What backup plan? I bought insurance from the merchant association for all five of us. Even if something happens, we can get a large sum of Spirit stones I won''t speak of this anymore; my disciple is making his appearance. Seek Dao Sect, Meng Jingzhou. Longteng Village, Long Huo! Longteng Village was a rather special power. It was both an administrative unit of the Great Xia and part of the sphere of influence of the influential Long family. Eight thousand years ago, there was a great power with the surname Long. He settled in an uninhabited part of Ji State with his wife, concubines, and servants. No one knew where this great power came fromCit seemed like he appeared out of nowhere. Some people speculated that he came from the East Sea and was a dragon man. The great power had several children, and after he passed away, he left behind a huge amount of cultivation resources. His children also stayed here, continuing to thrive and multiply. Thanks to the resources left by the great power and the decent talents of his children, the family didn''t decline over time. With generations of inheritance, outsiders begin to call them the Dragon Family of Ji State, and they became an influential family. Gradually, this place took shape. Local officials came for inspection and deemed it suitable as a village. They reported it, and the superiors established it as a village. In respect for the Long Family''s wishes, this place was named Longteng Village. The village leader of Longteng Village, was the Clan Leader of the Long Family. Long Huo was the son of the former Clan Leader of the Long Family. Although he was suppressed by the current Clan Leader in his childhood, as his talent began to shine, he became the most gifted person in Longteng Village. The current Clan Leader had no choice but to stop suppressing him. Long Huo activated his Golden Core, coating his body with a thin layer of water membrane which could resist attacks to a certain extent. His was a water attribute Golden Core, the First-grade quality. Soaring Dragon Strike! Like a soaring dragon, Long Huo moved swiftly across the stage, leaving afterimages. His speed so fast that even Spiritual Sense could hardly determine his position. He moved behind Meng Jingzhou, and while Meng Jingzhou was unresponsive, he delivered a chop towards his neck. Got him! He was overjoyed in his heart, thinking that the opponent had let down his guard. Who would have thought, Meng Jingzhou slightly swayed his body and dodged the sneak attack. What! He should not have seen himself. Meng Jingzhou yawned indifferently, not really impressed with this opponent. Long Huo persisted, once again using the Soaring Dragon Strike. Endless attacks from all directions approached, yet Meng Jingzhou easily dodged all of them. Down below the stage, Young Master Lu applauded, the excitement clear in his eyes, as if he had found a worthy opponent. Good, truly worthy of being the disciple representing the Seek Dao Sect. If I''m not mistaken, he has cultivated to the ''Self-Forgetfulness'' realm of body cultivation. Even among the ancient geniuses, no one has reached this realm during the Mid-Golden Core stage! The Invincible Heavenly King nodded: It seems like he has just stepped into the realm of ''Self-Forgetfulness'', in this realm, without needing to think, the body can automatically evade less threatening attacks. Less threatening doesn''t mean there is no threat, If one can avoid an attack, they should. After Young Master Lu''s explanation, only then did the geniuses below the stage understand how powerful Meng Jingzhou, the Body Cultivator was. Meng Jingzhou nodded with satisfaction, that young lad, Lu Yang, was quite generous. Bang- Meng Jingzhou performed the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, furiously stepped forward, and with cumulative power, he landed a triple-stacked punch, sending Long Huo flying! Long Huo kept offloading the punch''s power, retreating all the way to half a foot from the edge of the stage, before regaining his balance. Meng Jingzhou was slightly surprised: Not too bad, you could withstand that punch, bring it on! Meng Jingzhou no longer held back,continuously using the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, driving Long Huo back, but every time he thought he could punch Long Huo off the stage, Long Huo, beyond his expectations, always took the punch. But even so, Long Huo gradually couldn''t withstand such high-intensity attacks. You can''t win against me, you should concede. Should he concede? Long Huo realized the gap between them and closed his eyes with a frustrated look. He was tired after fighting for so long, stuggling further would be in vain as the outcome was already decided. Is the gap between him and the real geniuses this big? Brother Long Huo, you must persevere! Long Huo, don''t concede! You are the man who won against me, representing our village in this tournament. How could you lose here! Images of his fellows surfaced in Long Huo''s mind: childhood friends, close buddies, both enemy and friend as the son of the Clan Leader It was like they appeared in front of his eyes, calling out his name by his side. I can''t concede! He bears the hopes of the village, as a representative of the Long Family, how could he concede here! The referee went to check on Long Huo, who had fallen on the ground. Already hit the lantern? Winner of this round, Meng Jingzhou. Chapter 497 Chapter 497: Chapter 496: Unseal!_1 Long Huo, with several life-saving elixirs stuffed into him, was rescued by the referee. Meng Jingzhou won. A cool sensation rushed through Long Huo''s throat, the elixir began to work, he slowly regained consciousness, his mind blank, took a while before realizing, he had lost. Are you okay, you fought well. Meng Jingzhou extended his hand to help Long Huo up. Long Huo shook his head with a bitter smile: Loss is loss, I am not one who can''t afford to lose. Meng Jingzhou, worried that Long Huo might be completely disheartened after losing, kindly said: I''ll wait for you to beat me next time. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Long Huo was silent for a moment, then nodded: Deal. After a brief exchange between the two, Long Huo descended the ring and saw the serious middle-aged village head waiting for him. Headman I failed the village''s expectation. A smile appeared on the corner of the headman''s mouth, he lightly patted Long Huo''s shoulder: To fight like this already deserves credit. Meng Jingzhou is anything but ordinary, he is both the Young Master of the Meng Family and a disciple of Seek Dao Sect, the number one sect and family in the world respectively. With these double identities, he can sweep all his peers. Look who''s here. Long Huo looked up to see two beautiful figures appearing behind the headman, one his childhood sweetheart, and the other, a sister figure who treated him as a younger brother. Brother Long Huo, you were amazing! The childhood sweetheart was a lively little girl. Long Huo, you fought well, it was worth it for me to tutor you. The sister figure was a woman with a proud figure and an efficient manner. Everyone Long Huo''s eyes filled with tears and he sobbed, vowing to practice hard after returning and not let everyone down. Meng Jingzhou from a distance: Could they fight one more time? He wanted to give this kid a singlehood curse punch. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the second round of the martial arts contest featuring Young Master Lu was about to begin. Heavenly Court, Young Master. Flying Waterfall Sect, Kong Hao. Flying Waterfall Sect, a second-tier sect with shallow ancestry, the Sect Leader is but at the Refining the Void cultivation level. Even among second-tier sects, Flying Waterfall Sect is a name hard to be heard of, very unimpressive. Bai Ming had specifically learned about a few opponents before the battle: This Kong Hao is not simple, look at him so calm, like a Confucian Cultivator, more like an untamed beast in combat. Before even starting the fight, his wild demeanor alone makes his opponents shiver. The Sect Leader of the Flying Waterfall Sect stroked his beard, looking satisfied with Kong Hao, who was attracting attention on the stage. Thanks to Kong Hao, he was qualified to attend the ceremony and meet so many important people. Kong Hao, as expected, was hiding his power. Kong Hao keeps to himself, rarely talks to people and acts modestly. Whenever there is a Sect-wide competition, Kong Hao always narrowly wins the first place, as if there is not much difference between him and the runner-up. But no matter how hard the second place chases, they can never beat Kong Hao. He had guessed Kong Hao hid his power, but had not expected him to hide so much. Young Master Lu unsheathed his sword, a weapon temporarily borrowed from the Sect''s treasury. The Green Peak Sword and the Dark Moon Sword had already made appearances at the Qingzhou grand ceremony. Using them again with his identity as Young Master would reveal his secret. Lu Yang then used his powerful connections and had Fairy Eternity borrow a sword from the treasury on his behalf. Lu Yang faced Kong Hao, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. This man surprisingly gave him an exceptionally dangerous feeling, even the great cultivator who started over after disbanding cultivation had not stirred this feeling in him. Truly, crouching tigers and hidden dragons Kong Hao knew of the strength of the opponent in front of him, only by fighting with all his might would he have a hope of winning. He placed two fingers on his lips, exhaled cold air, and the temperature on the stage gradually dropped. Lu Yang lifted his foot slightly, but it was somewhat sluggish as if stuck in a quagmire. An ice-based ability is quite rare Immediately, Lu Yang realized something''s wrong, No, it''s not just cold air, there''s poison gas mixed in with the cold air! If one were to mistakenly believe it to be only cold air and try to dispel it with their power, they would only allow the toxic gas to enter their body and be absorbed faster. By then, they would have put themselves in a passive situation. But it does not matter. As a frequent visitor of Elixir Cauldron Peak, Lu Yang has resistance to most common poisonous gases. He won''t be in trouble in the short term. With a gentle spin of his sword, he cleared up an area around him, free of both the cold and poisonous gases. The various magic skills of Lu Yang standout, at a glance, it can be identified that it is his magic. When he was Young Master Lu, he could only display swordsmanship. Luckily, he is a Sword Spirit Root, and his sword skills are excellent. While Lu Yang was clearing the cold and poisonous gases, Kong Hao let out a low growl, his muscles bulged like a wild beast in rage. But his eyes were clear and cold, obviously maintaining his sanity. He rushed up furiously, his fingernails elongated, resembling the claws of a Demon Beast, collided with the sword, and surprisingly did not break. Lu Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, the solid foundation Kong Hao displayed did not seem like something a second-rate Sect could cultivate. This cannot be simply explained by exceptional talent As the crowd watched the two people fighting relentlessly on the stage, there were subtle exclamations from below. In comparison to the first quick battle, this one is difficult to conclude. Only those Cultivators in the Unification stage could see, in this battle, Young Master Lu holds the advantage. Both parties seemingly traded offense and defense, each has their own, but in actuality, from beginning to end, it was Kong Hao being led by the nose by Young Master Lu. Merely with this, it won''t pose a threat to me. Lu Yang thought to himself, deciding to go all out. Lu Yang turned his wrist, the sword tip traced an arc in the air, each pore spewing thin-as-hair Sword Qi. The Sword Qi gushed and converged on the sword blade. Sword Qi crisscrossed, like a rosy cloud, like a vast ocean, sweeping across all directions, swallowing heaven and earth. RetreatC! Kong Hao took this hit directly, even if his forearms were ready to block, it was of no use. His arms were bloody, his breath instantly wilted and he was panting heavily, the injury was not light. Lad, are you going to lose? A voice echoed in his mind, the sound was low and slow, one could imagine what a massive being was speaking. What''s it to you? The strike just now made Kong Hao realize the gap between himself and Lu Yang. This was a gap in talent, which could not be bridged by hard work. Standing behind the iron fence in his mind, he stared at the enormous creature. The enormous creature chuckled, mocking Kong Hao''s arrogance: Speak politely, arrogant lad, without me, would you have today? Since you were born, I have been inside you. You''re a very stubborn soul, you may appear low-key, but have you ever admitted defeat in a fight? Your desire to win is stronger than anyone else''s, if it wasn''t like this, I wouldn''t be bothered with you. What do you want to do? Strength, you lack strength, I lend it to you. Kong Hao silently stared at this massive creature. Indeed, even a tiny bit of its power would suffice for him to turn the tables and win. But in order to use its power, one layer of the seal needs to be unlocked. Should I unlock it? The gigantic creature grinned, its massive beast eyes reflected Kong Hao''s troubled expression. Once you''ve used my power, and you truly realize that it can make you stronger quickly, you will start unlocking the seal step by step. When that happens, I can come out. Kong Hao gritted his teeth; the colossal creature was right. He didn''t want to lose, he wanted to be champion. Just one layer, just unlock one layer. There are still eight layers to not be unlocked. The gigantic creature laughed silently, unlocking one layer of the seal. An ominous force passed through the iron fence and attached itself to Kong Hao. Hmm? In the outside world, Lu Yang looked surprised at Kong Hao. He felt a surge of power from Kong Hao''s body, ceaseless, carrying fierceness and bloodthirstiness, almost ominous. Kong Hao''s body underwent changes, his injuries were healing at a visually observable speed. His previously heavily injured body was now fully recovered, his pupils vertically dilated, like a wild lion, and again, like a tiger, his skin sprouted a layer of beast hairs. There was no telling whether it actually grew, or a result of the spiritual energy. RoarC! Kong Hao roared, the sound shook the heavens. Lu Yang felt his hair stand on end; this was the source of the danger he had sensed! However, Kong Hao''s condition seemed familiar to him, as if he had borrowed a power that wasn''t his, similar to being temporarily possessed. Lu Yang slowly raised his hand, watchfully staring at Kong Hao, and preparing to use his trump card. Referee, I accuse him of cheating. Chapter 498 Chapter 498: Chapter 497 Lu Yang''s Three Trump Cards_1 Lu Yang had three trump cards that he didn''t use lightly. The first was Eldest Sister''s Form Boxing, which would summon Eldest Sister. The second was invoking the Fairy Eternity, asking her to possess him. The third was the Invincible Elixir, used to strategize a winning plan. Any one of these trump cards could deal a fatal blow to a Cultivator of the same realm. Lu Yang would only reveal a card if the opponent was too strong or initiated covert moves. Kong Hao was an example of the latter. The power Kong Hao exhibited clearly wasn''t his own. Lu Yang suspected that a powerful soul was dwelling within himCa tactic Lu Yang was all too familiar with, since he had one within him as well. This made fighting practically impossible. The powerful soul within Kong Hao was likely from someone of Unification realm at the very least. Lu Yang couldn''t possibly compete with that using his own power. He decisively used the Invincible Elixir. The answer it provided was clear and in line with his speculations: he should report Kong Hao to the referee. So this is the so-called genius, fighting me with external help? Young Master Lu scoffed. If you''re going to ignore him breaking the rules like this, I might as well use the magic artifact bestowed by the Sect leader and my mentor, which can even withstand a hit from someone at the Pass Tribulation stage. Considering that the magic artifact is greatly beyond regulations, I decided not to use it in the fight. But if Kong Hao is allowed to break the rules, then I see no reason to hold back. The referee was stunned upon hearing Lu Yang''s accusation. Despite his vast experience, he had never encountered anyone using the power of another soul within them to fight. Upon hearing Lu Yang''s explanation, he began to realize something was off with Kong Hao''s powerCit wasn''t his own. This was certainly a violation of the rules. Defeated party, Kong Hao. Just as Kong Hao was about to fight with his newfound power, he heard the referee declare the results and went off stage in disappointment. The first people he encountered after descending the stage weren''t from the Flying Waterfall Sect, but venerable senior Cultivators of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Make way, I want to see who is inside this lad. I created the Possess Art, let me examine him first, I am an expert in this. I am the highest in cultivation level, let me do it. The Sect Leader of the Flying Waterfall Sect wanted to approach, but these big shots had already crowded him out. This aura resembles one of the Four Fierce Beasts. The One Qi Venerable, who was most sensitive to spiritual force, was the first one to make a judgment. Young man, do not resist, let me visit your Lingtai. As the One Qi Venerable finished speaking, a small figure flew out from his Lingtai and into Kong Hao''s Lingtai. Ho, this is a big one. Kong Hao''s Lingtai was much larger than those of the same realm, not as a result of his training, but it had been stretched by the enormous entity inside him. An iron fence divided his Lingtai into two parts. The smaller part was Kong Hao''s activity space, and the larger part was where the colossal entity was sealed. Nine layers of strong seals were added in the middle of the iron fence. Unbreakable, the colossal creature glared fiercely at the One Qi Venerable, a hint of inscrutable fear in its beastly eyes. The massive creature was a lion as big as a small hill. With pure white, long mane resembling drifting snowflakes, its breathing moved in rhythm. Two stout fangs growing upwards were like two shiny broad-bladed knives, and its tail was as long as its body. So it''s the old Taozhu. The One Qi Venerable sneered. This old Taozhu was not simple. Being so extensively cultivated as a Transcendance Tribulation Stage being, it could even lead the Taozhu clan. He wondered why it was sealed here. Isn''t this Ji Xiong? I thought you had been killed after failing to compete for the clan leader''s position. Never thought I''d find you here. One after another, transcendence-tribulation stage cultivators rushed into Kong Hao''s spiritual platform. As the stage was pretty rare, it didn''t take long for someone to recognize the identity of Old Taozhu. Kong Hao had never seen so many at the transcendence-tribulation stage in his entire life. When he learned about Old Taozhu''s cultivation level and identity, he was shocked. He initially thought Old Taozhu was at the unification stage, but he turned out to be the incredibly terrifying transcendence-tribulation stage. Being an orphan, as far as he could remember, Old Taozhu had been residing inside his body, sealed by someone unknown. Kong Hao had always been afraid to reveal the existence of Old Taozhu, fearing that the Great Powers would covet him. This was why he chose to join the Flying Waterfall Sect, an insignificant second-rate sect. Unexpectedly, the truth was still exposed in the end. How would these Great Powers treat him? There was no use hoping that Old Taozhu would tell the truth. The transcendence-tribulation cultivators inquired about what Kong Hao knew and combined it with the information they had about Old Taozhu. They deduced the big picture: After Old Taozhu failed in competing for the Clan Leader position, he was hunted down, his flesh destroyed, and his soul damaged. He managed to escape to the Great Xia Territory, where a cultivator specialized in sealing magic, who was at the peak of unification, sealed Old Taozhu within Kong Hao''s body. Judging from the degree of the seal, that peak unification cultivator had shown kindness to Kong Hao. As Kong Hao''s strength continuously increased, he could gradually unseal and utilize the power of Old Taozhu. You have two choices. One Qi Venerable guided Kong Hao. Release the seal, and we will capture Old Taozhu. Correspondingly, we will provide you with suitable rewards, including treasures and spirit elixirs. It''s as if we''re buying it from you. This is the safest plan. Old Taozhu being hard to deal with at the transcendence-tribulation stage is true, but isn''t everyone present at the same stage? If they all attacked at once, Old Taozhu would have no choice but to resist passively. Or you can continue sealing Old Taozhu. As your strength increases, you can gradually unseal it. However, you run the risk of backlash in the process. Which will you choose? While all the transcendence-tribulation cultivators were observing Old Taozhu as if he was an exotic animal, the competition was proceeding in an orderly manner. Feeling threatened by Meng Jingzhou''s Single Curse Fist, Lan Ting became defensive and was defeated by Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou earned the qualifications for the final round. Following his master''s instructions, Yan Tianzhi fought for his life when he encountered someone from the Five Elements Sect. He defeated Bai Ming and advanced smoothly into the semi-finals. Prison Suppressing Sect, Yan Tianzhi. Heaven''s Court, Young Master Lu. Lu Yang and Yan Tianzhi faced each other in the semi-finals. Behind Yan Tianzhi, Taotie and Azure Dragon war patterns were flickering. The phantoms of the two demon beasts were barely visible but exerted an overwhelming pressure. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a unique cultivation method of the Prison Suppressing Sect, created by its founding master. Seeing the two war patterns, Lu Yang applauded, Finally, a worthy opponent. I''ve long heard of the unique war pattern system of the Prison Suppressing Sect. Even our master cannot stop praising it. True enough, it''s as impressive as rumored. In ancient times, our human race had the habit of painting patterns on our faces. When these patterns are drawn correctly, they grant boundless power. This was our original strategy to combat floods and wild beasts. Our master thought that these patterns had been lost, but unexpectedly, in this new era, someone built upon these patterns, innovating the cultivation method of war patterns. Our master said that the person who created this method is greatly talented. It''s a pity that he was born at the wrong time, in the transitional period between Great Yu and Great Xia. If he had lived in ancient times, he would undoubtedly have competed for the position of an immortal, securing a splendid future and a name that resounds through the ages! Lu Yang sighed as if reminiscing the master''s evaluation of the founded master of the Prison Suppressing Sect. In the judging panel, Qiu Jin''an and Luo Hongxia looked at Yang Ding in surprise. You hadn''t mentioned this before, this Lu Yang nearly praised your founding sect master to the skies. Scratching his head in embarrassment, Yang Ding said, I thought it would be a good opportunity to promote our Prison Suppressing Sect. Chapter 499 Chapter 499: Chapter 498: Town_1 Qiu Jin''an was furious. Yang Ding, you were always a well-behaved individual. How did you start making covert moves now? How did he overlook this possibility! The Five Elements Sect also wanted to publicize themselves. This was such an excellent opportunity to praise their own sect through Heaven''s Court, and they just missed it! Daoist Buyu was busy writing the Legend of the Dao Sect. You could hear storytelling about the Seek Dao Sect in just about any teahouse now, which was boosting the sect''s fame exponentially. Qiu Jin''an also wanted to do this, but alas, the Five Elements Sect lacked the talent of Daoist Buyu. Luo Hongxia was doing pretty well. The Laurel Fairy Palace was a semi-hermetic sect, filled only with female cultivators. Even without publicizing, its fame surpassed the Five Elements Sect and the Prison Suppressing Sect. Sect Master Lu, is there still time to publicize the Five Elements Sect now? We can negotiate the payment, Qiu Jin''an asked Fairy Eternity who was standing nearby. A widely accepted belief in the cultivation world is that the ancient era represented a pinnacle of power. So everyone was eager to associate themselves with that era. With Heaven''s Court''s presence, it wasn''t challenging to establish some connection with the ancient era. Lu Yang was handling the partnership deals; Fairy Eternity didn''t understand these things. She sent a message to Lu Yang, who was in the middle of a battle on the stage. Lu Yang thought for a moment and responded. Although I could use this opportunity to compliment the Five Elements Sect, saying something like ''as expected of the Five Elements Sect that contains the power of the five elements. The founding patriarch was indeed a genius,'' the timing isn''t right. It could come across as unnatural and might harm the reputation of Heaven''s Court. Tell Sect Leader Qiu that it''s not possible at this time but we may consider collaborating with the Five Elements Sect next time. Oh. On the battle stage, Lu Yang was locked in fierce combat with Yan Tianzhi. In the previous round, Yan Tianzhi fought tooth and nail to defeat Bai Ming for the sake of publicity. Naturally, he had his advantages to be able to defeat Bai Ming. The Taotie and Azure Dragon were superior races within the Demon Race. Normally, a cultivator at the Golden Core stage could only have one type of War Patterns, but Yan Tianzhi''s physique was exceptionally compatible with the cultivation method of War Patterns. He retreated for closed-door cultivation after the Qingzhou grand ceremony and bathed in the dragon transformation pond, eventually comprehending the Azure Dragon War Patterns. Compared to the Taotie War Patterns, Yan Tianzhi didn''t have much time to master the Azure Dragon War Patterns, but even so, it was enough to put pressure on Lu Yang. These War Patterns are indeed challenging to deal with, Lu Yang gritted his teeth. This wasn''t merely a publicity stuntC he was truly feeling the pressure. Yan Tianzhi was known for his aggressive combat style based on physical close combat. Lu Yang wasn''t a Body Cultivator, and facing Yan Tianzhi head-on was a losing strategy. Classified by cultivation methods, Lu Yang could be identified as a magic cultivator and a sword cultivator. If he could swap opponents with Meng Jingzhou, let Meng Jingzhou fight with Yan Tianzhi, and himself to fight with Lan Ting, both sides would surely advance. Several spheres of water emerged behind Yan Tianzhi. Azure Dragon''s water control was the power of Azure Dragon War Patterns. The ends of the water spheres sharpened into water needles, targeting Lu Yang. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Startled Swan! Lu Yang randomly named his sword move, which was actually the Cutting Mantra. At this realm, the sword moves used were basically the same and had no significant difference; the only variation was the name. Despite the exquisite sword techniques of Mingtai, all moves could be summed up into Lu Yang''s Cutting Mantra, Breaking Mantra, Pointing Mantra, and other basic sword moves. As long as they did not display notable styles such as One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, All Swords Return, and Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate, there isn''t much variation in sword cultivators'' moves; the comprehension of swordsmanship was what determined the strength of basic sword moves. The Cutting Mantra destroyed the water needles, which turned into mist as they touched the Sword Qi and enveloped the arena. Heaven''s Opening! Lu Yang casually named another sword move. The Sword Qi manifested solemnly and powerfully, balanced and righteous, with an imposing aura that dominated all others. Yan Tianzhi, who was planning to take advantage of the mist and get close to Lu Yang, felt a chill run up his spine, sensing a powerful threat. He couldn''t withstand this move with his physical body. Shield Ghost! A monstrous ghost holding a shield appeared in front of Yan Tianzhi, attempting to block the sizzling sword Qi. The clash between the Sword Qi and the ghost formed through War Patterns was silent but generated thousands of layers of shockwaves, which blew away the mist enveloping the arena. Shield Ghost was Yan Tianzhi''s first War Pattern. It lacked the power of attack but had an impenetrable defense among its peers. Yan Tianzhi felt his pupils contract as he saw cracks appear on the Shield Ghost. It was barely holding up against this sword strike. It''s no surprise he was a genius in ancient times. He''s incredibly strong. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yan Tianzhi still did not know Lu Yang''s identity. Take back! Yan Tianzhi recalled the Shield Ghost, which turned into War Patterns and branded on his arm. His arm bore part of the damage received by the War Patterns and immediately started bleeding. Luckily, he only suffered equivalent damage; if it had been converted completely, his arm would have been pierced by the Sword Qi by now. Yan Tianzhi once again summoned the Taotie and Azure Dragon War Patterns to launch another attack. Lu Yang scratched his cheek, retracting his sword: This is never going to end at this rate. Let me give a new technique I just learned a try. Seal! A glittering giant statue descended from the sky, enveloping Yan Tianzhi who was prepared to charge! Bang! Yan Tianzhi did not expect the sudden appearance of the statue, smashing his head into the inner wall of the statue and growing a big bump. The two big War Patterns smashed into the statue, but the statue, heavy as a mountain, barely wobbled. On the other hand, the shockwave produced by the impact deafened Yan Tianzhi temporarily. What is this?! Despite being knowledgeable, the audience couldn''t recognize this move. Feels like the Sixteen Feet Golden Body technique from Buddhism. Don''t be absurd. Who uses a Sixteen Feet Golden Body so far from the caster? It must be a lost ancient technique. Did you hear him say the word ''seal'' just now? Maybe this is the lost ancient Verbal Spell! What! Yan Tianzhi wanted to dig a hole and crawl out from beneath, but the arena was reinforced with powerful magic. Even a Divinity Transformation Stage battle couldn''t damage the arena, thwarting his last hope. Lu Yang was certainly capable of moving his own Golden Body. While Yan Tianzhi was stunned, he kicked his Golden Body over, causing Yan Tianzhi to roll off the arena with it. Lu Yang won. Young Master Lu has finally reached the final after defeating all his opponents and is about to face his lifelong adversary C Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang sat in recovery, replenishing the spiritual essence he just used. The final officially began. Meng Jingzhou could hardly wait and leaped onto the arena. He chuckled sinisterly, rubbing his hands together: Hehe, finally it''s my turn. After learning from Qiu Jin''an, he finally had a chance to show his strength and deal with the lawless Lu Yang. Becoming the Acting Master doesn''t make you great, you still have to take your punishment! Seek Dao Sect, Meng Jingzhou. Heaven''s Court, Young Master. Let''s discuss. You cooperate with me in this round, and I will do the same for you next time. Lu Yang kindly suggested telepathically. As sect brothers, he preferred not to fight if it is not necessary, not to destroy their unity. You think you can avoid a fight just by saying so? I''m telling you, I''m determined to fight you today! Meng Jingzhou was not willing to forgo the opportunity to fight Lu Yang. Lu Yang sighed before trying another approach: Then, as the Acting Sect Master, I command you to surrender. Meng Jingzhou: How about we discuss it again? Chapter 500 Chapter 500: Chapter 499: Acting Showdown_1 Meng Jingzhou, living under Lu Yang''s tyranny, was forced to agree to the previous terms C to flatter Lu Yang this time, and have Lu Yang flatter him next time. Two of the greatest geniuses of their era were at war. Although it was a play, neither of them had any intention of holding back. The spectators under the stage were all seasoned cultivators. If they fought while holding back, it would be easy for their flaws to be exposed. Therefore, they were going all out. Their battle was ferocious, exhibiting power, speed, and reflexes not only did it leave their victorious peers in shock but also revealed the immense gap between geniuses representing the state level. Even those cultivators who had disbanded cultivation and started over were secretly alarmed. Despite the efforts they''d poured into starting over, they stood no chance against the real geniuses. The competition of this Great Era was truly terrifying to the extreme! Lu Yang employed intricate sword arts, which even Mingtai found admirable. Meng Jingzhou''s boxing techniques, passed on to him by the Third Elder, showcased the advantages of a body cultivator to perfection. His body''s every part was forged flawlessly, with even the Transcendance Tribulation Stage elders unable to find fault. The Meng Family''s bloodline was indeed terrifying An elder murmured in astonishment. The Meng Family stirred trouble in the Imperial City and still securely held the title as the greatest influential family, all thanks to their irrefutable, absolute strength. The Meng Family''s power even made those Transcendance Tribulation Stage elders feel a thrill of fear. And yet, the power they demonstrated was not all they possessed. His punches were powerful, filled with vigor, capable of vanquishing demons, shocking the heavens and earth, breaking all obstacles; even beasts feared his mighty punches. Sword Qi was boundless, breaking through like a river breaching a dam, severing the punch marks. The two fought desperately, deadlock unbroken. Sweating with anxiousness, the competing geniuses kept their eyes fixed on every development on the stage. Only by concentrating completely could they keep up with the two''s movements. These were their true peers; learning from them would greatly benefit their future battles. Cough! Careless for a moment, Meng Jingzhou got grazed across the shoulder by Sword Qi, losing Qi and blood. Falling into a disadvantageous position, Lu Yang pressed his attack, not allowing him any chance of recovery. Meng Jingzhou, don''t give up! Someone voiced their feelings C Meng Jingzhou represented the world''s geniuses, their hope. They did not want someone from Heaven''s Court to win. Defeat this Young Master Lu! Let them know this is the era of the Great Xia, not their glory days of the ancient times! Voices of encouragement reached Meng Jingzhou''s ears. Unfortunately, against the absolute performance, all the encouraging cheers were ineffective. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Encouraged, Meng Jingzhou''s veins popped, his eyes filled with blood, ready to risk everything. Lu Yang extended two fingers, smeared blood on the blade, and initiated his final move. Void-Breaking Sword Art! Boom! Draining all their spiritual essence, the two clashed in an ultimate showdown, raising a cloud of dust. Woosh- A figure was flung backwards, blood spurting continuously, heavily injured. It''s Heaven''s Court''s person that was flung backwards! Someone rejoiced. This so-called Young Master Lu was seriously injured, something that had never happened before! Lu Yang knelt on one knee, his sword planted in the ground, looking dazed due to the forceful impact. But before anyone had the chance to celebrate, the dust cleared to reveal Meng Jingzhou sprawled on the ground, covered in blood, barely breathing, wounded even more severely than Lu Yang! Meng Jingzhou''s finger twitched, he struggled to open his eyes, tried to stand up multiple times, but his limbs seemed to refuse his commands. Eventually, he reluctantly gave up on getting up. On the other hand, Lu Yang managed to muster enough strength to laugh despite his injuries. The outcome had been determined. The referee clenched his teeth. Allowing a man from the ancient times to win was the humiliation of the Great Xia, but as a referee, he couldn''t show favoritism. I declare Meng Jingzhou defeated. The last two words lingered in his mouth, trembling as he struggled to utter them. The referee checked Meng Jingzhou''s injury, breathed a sigh of relief. Though the wounds were significant, they weren''t life-threatening, which wouldn''t shake his foundation. The Five Heavenly Kings rushed to the stage, helping their young master up. Young Master, are you okay? Cough I won''t die it was indeed a good fight. Lu Yang was still smiling, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. Golden Flame Heavenly King quickly took out a small pill bottle, uncovered the lid, and the scent of an elixir filled the air. He fed two golden pills to Lu Yang, who then began to meditate on the spot, quickly recovering his injuries and spiritual essence. Meng Jingzhou lost. The representative Mid-stage Golden Core generation''s genius lost. Many people couldn''t accept this reality. He almost won! He was on the brink of victory! The Seventh Elder''s elixir was very effective, Lu Yang quickly recovered to his initial state. He, surrounded by The Five Heavenly Kings, stood up smiling, looking at the five solemn Sect Leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects and Crown Prince Jiang Qun. It seems that the geniuses of this era do have some abilities, the fight was not bad, but unfortunately, they are just that, abilities and nothing more. As soon as these words were said, the crowd was stirred into a frenzy. His remarks were too arrogant. What did he mean by nothing more? Everyone saw the tiny gap between the two! A small detail could determine the victory. If there were to be a rematch, who knew who would win! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Young Master Lu, your words suggest that you don''t respect the geniuses of this era. You should understand that there are always people better than you, and skies higher than your sky. This world does not belong to your Heaven''s Court. Sect Master Lu gave Young Master Lu a meaningful look, the threat in his words were clear to all. Young Master Lu scoffed as though he found Sect Master Lu''s words ignorant: ''There are always people better and skies higher?'' That''s just an excuse for mediocrities who''ve lost. When it comes to talent, who can surpass me? Dark Ghost Heavenly King looked down on the crowd with disdain: If it were not for the ancients suppressing our young master, he would have become an immortal in ancient times, why wait till today? Young Master Lu glanced at the solemn Dark Ghost Heavenly King and waved his hand impatiently: Protector Dark Ghost, enough, I am in a good mood today. Let''s not discuss these-. Yes. Dark Ghost Heavenly King ceased to speak and stepped back, statue-like. Everyone inhaled sharply, the shock in their hearts was inexpressible. Was Young Master Lu''s talent so high it even made immortals jealous? What kind of amazing talent would that be? There were only records of the Four Immortals of the Ancients and there were no accounts of their talent. In other words, Young Master Lu''s talent was unique, something that was not mentioned in any books, ancient and present. Just boasting, if Young Master Lu is so confident, why not try a fight with me? To everyone''s surprise, Sect Master Lu leaped down from the stand and landed steadily on the battlefield. Speaking of which, Sect Master Lu is also at the Mid-stage Golden Core level, indeed a worthy opponent. But this tone, I don''t like it. Young Master Lu twiddled his fingers, speaking slowly. Their eyes met as if sparks were flying. The Five Heavenly Kings tactfully retreated, avoid disturbing Young Master''s interest. So, are we doing this? Bring it on! Chapter 501 Chapter 501: Chapter 500 Sect Master Lu versus Young Master Lu_1 The fight between Lu Yang and Lu Yang was intense. Sect Master Lu was proficient in magic spells. He was adept with the five elemental magic skills, and had dabbled in the pinnacles of time and space magic spells, achieving a unity of fist and cultivation that sent the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects scurrying for safety. Young Master Lu mainly practiced swordsmanship. Despite his youth, his understanding of swordsmanship far exceeded that of cultivators at the same realm, even rivalling those at the Nascent Soul Stage. Who will win? It''s said that this Sect Master Lu is highly accomplished in the aspect of magic spells, even creating numerous unique magic skills. There have been only a handful of individuals who have been able to create magic skills at this realm throughout history. At the grand celebration in Qingzhou, he defeated both Bai Ming and Lan Ting single-handedly, and no one could figure out the nature of his Golden Core. It''s hard to predict the outcome. Haven''t you heard what Young Master Lu said? His talent is so high that even immortals suppress him! Lu Yang, as expected of a Great Power, attracted everyone''s attention with every move he made. Especially the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects and the elder prince Jiang Qun, who wanted to see how Lu Yang would fight himself. At the moment when Sect Master Lu leapt off the stage, Fairy Eternity willingly gave her body over to Lu Yang, enabling Lu Yang to control both bodies in combat. Fight well, Lu Yang. You must defeat the guy on the other side. This fight represents our Seek Dao Sect! Fairy Eternity first cheered for Lu Yang in Sect Master Lu''s Spiritual Space, before running to Young Master Lu''s Spiritual Space. Destroy that one from the Seek Dao Sect. This time we must enhance the fame of our Heaven''s Court! Fairy, you should rest if you have nothing else to do. Oh, alright. During the time when Fairy Eternity was the Acting Sect Master, using Lu Yang''s body for cultivation, Lu Yang''s cultivation level indeed improved significantly, especially in terms of spiritual power, where he reached a new height. Previously, when he controlled two bodies, he needed to concentrate fully and could not afford to be distracted. Now, with him controlling two bodies, he still had spare energy to soothe Fairy Eternity. Outside, Sect Master Lu and Young Master Lu fought fiercely, with victories and losses on both sides. Sect Master Lu spat out the Three Flavored True Fire. The True Fire split into three streams, each with a different flavor. The flames licked the air like tongues of fire, causing the temperature to soar. Young Master Lu flicked his wrist, shooting out three sharp Sword Qi. Three Flies of the Sparrow! Boom, boom, boom! The Sword Qi and True Fire exploded, the heat wave mixed with the Sword Qi scraped their cheeks, causing a stinging pain. Sect Master Lu used the Earth Escape technique to launch a sneak attack from underground. But it was as if Young Master Lu had foresight, as he evaded Sect Master Lu, who suddenly emerged from the ground, in advance. Sect Master Lu stared intently at Young Master Lu with a heavy expression: Foresight, clarity of the sword''s heart, I''ve heard my master say that only those who are intoxicated with the sword, obsessed with the sword, can achieve clarity of the sword''s heart. Has your understanding of swordsmanship reached such a level? Young Master Lu chuckled lightly, wiping away the bloodstain on his cheek. He had predicted the attack in advance yet his evasion was still a bit late; his face had been grazed. You''re not simple either, creating a completely new kind of True Fire based on the Samadhi True Fire prototype. The magic spell you used to tunnel underground earlier seemed like Earth Escape but was slightly distinct. Is that also your own creation? Creating two kinds of Five Elements magic spells at the Golden Core Stage is unparalleled even in the ancient times! Sect Master Lu''s body suddenly shrunk to a height of only three inches. He hopped on the ground at an astonishing speed, covered in Three Flavored True Fire. He waved his Arhat Fist; despite his small stature, he put Young Master Lu under immense pressure. Young Master Lu didn''t dare to take the blows directly and had to block with his sword instead. The shrunken Sect Master Lu''s boxing technique was astonishing, and even carried the oscillations of Buddha''s chant, invoking compassion for all. His tiny fist struck the sword and emitted a clear resonance. Young Master Lu''s swordsmanship wasn''t to be trifled with. He aimed his sword at Sect Master Lu, stabbing thrice consecutively, each attack barely dodged by Sect Master Lu. After a hundred rounds of combat, neither could get the upper hand! Each move was lethal and slackness would lead to defeat. However, both were quick in their reactions. They always identified the countermeasure to break the opponent''s attack in the fastest amount of time and then counterattacked immediately. Their offense and defense strategies, and their intrigue, held the Geniuses captive, their breaths held, their eyes unblinking, for fear of missing any minute detail. At this point, they had forgotten their biases and only wanted to see what astounding moves the two fighters on the stage could make. After a hundred and twenty rounds, both simultaneously retreated backwards, panting and adjusting their breaths, replenishing their spiritual essence. Their previous contest had all but exhausted their spiritual essences. They say that sword cultivators can break thousands of spells with a single sword. I didn''t believe it before, but seeing it today, it is indeed true. Sect Master Lu fixed his gaze on Young Master Lu, looking for the right moment to attack. Sect Master Lu flatters me. I always thought that holding a sword, I could go anywhere in this vast world, that despite the plethora of geniuses, none could match the power of my sword. It was only after sparring with Sect Master Lu that I realized there are still people obstructing my path to immortality! Hundred Medicine Heavenly King couldn''t help sighing in a voice audible to others around, Young Master has never praised someone so highly before. The Four Heavenly Kings nodded, Young Master is such a proud person. Only the Master and Dou Tianzun can make him bow in admiration. It''s rare to encounter an opponent who Young Master has been dreaming of during this journey. It''s a pity that we had to leave in such a rush this time. If we had brought the Four Holy Sons with us, this battle might have been even more spectacular. The Four Holy Sons? Others heard this term and couldn''t help but ponder, does Heaven''s Court have four other exceptional geniuses beside this Young Master? The Four Holy Sons naturally referred to Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, and Li Haoran. Theoretically, Qin Yanyan was also a member of Heaven''s Court, but her current identity was that of Qin Haoran''s reincarnation. Lu Yang fought himself for another eighty rounds, with no clear winner, and tacitly ceased fighting. Awesome! I have never had such an exhilarating fight with a cultivator of my own level before! Young Master Lu laughed boisterously, exuding a wild and unrestrained aura, no longer viewing Sect Master Lu with a superior gaze. Sect Master Lu responded with a modest smile, If we continue fighting, we probably won''t be able to determine the winner until tomorrow. The fight has become meaningless. Shall we call it a day? After a brief consideration, Young Master Lu quickly agreed to Sect Master Lu''s suggestion. Let''s call it a day then. I underestimated the geniuses of this world. Having you in the strife of the Great Era won''t be dull! Sect Master Lu maintained his humble demeanor, Your uninvited visit was impolite. Members of Heaven''s Court, please leave. Even though he had been asked to leave, Young Master Lu wasn''t angry. He waved his hand grandly, turning around to leave. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The five Protectors, follow me. Yes! The members of Heaven''s Court arrived on a cloud and left on a cloud. Under the gaze of all, the cloud soared out of the Seek Dao Sect. Watching this scene from the backstage where he was recovering from his injuries, Meng Jingzhou was filled with indignation. Damn it, I missed a big opportunity! Brother Meng, what''s wrong? Man Gu asked. In addition to Li Haoran, the Three Holy Sons of Heaven''s Court were hiding here. Man Gu and Tao Yaoye weren''t great actors and appearing outside could easily reveal their identities, so they had been watching the battle from backstage all this time. Lu Yang got to show off twice, but only promised to help me show off once! Chapter 502 Chapter 502: Chapter 501: The Ceremony Ends_1 Sect Master Lu and Young Master Lu ended up in a stalemate, much to the delight of the Geniuses, who enjoyed this much-needed consolation. The cultivators who had to start over after disbanding cultivation looked solemn. With the ancient prodigies of the Heavenly Court ahead of them, and the current Geniuses behind them, they were caught in the middle. They felt they might not have a role to play in the endgame of this Great Era''s conflict. In the spectator stands, Qiu Jin''an retracted his gaze from the fight just concluded, slowly releasing his breath as he reflected, The young can indeed be full of surprises. Jiang Qun curiously asked, Are you saying that it''s impressive how Sect Master Lu is such a formidable fighter at such a young age? No, I mean he is even more deceptive than Old Buyu. Back in his days, Old Buyu was fairly naive in his deception skills. Of course, I was also naive and ended up being deceived over and over again. Lu Yang is different. His deceit is seamless. He''s not fooling a few people, he''s fooling everyone in the world. Jiang Qun stood speechless. He felt fortunate to have been born in a later generation and didn''t have to deal with Old Buyu in his prime. Who knows how much suffering that would have brought? However, there''s one good thing about Lu Yang. When he deceives people, he only deceives outsiders. He doesn''t swindle his own. I should encourage Bai Ming to spend more time with Lu Yang. While Bai Ming is talented and bright, when compared to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, he falls quite short. Yang Ding chimed in: Even Tianzhi is not as good as Bai Ming. He''s a bit stubborn. He should also learn more from Lu Yang. Luo Hongxia would never allow her prized disciple to get close to Lu Yang. Who knows what could happen if they grow too close? Master Jiesha would be reluctant to allow his disciple to get too close to Lu Yang. As monastic cultivators, honest communication is a staple. They can''t let their disciple pick up Lu Yang''s deceitful ways. When Fairy Eternity took control of Lu Yang''s body again, he cheerfully returned to the judge''s seats. Rest of you still busy, should the competition continue? The competition was only halfway done, with several more rounds to go. The competition proceeded smoothly. From the late-stage Golden Core group, to the early-stage Nascent Soul group extraordinary cultivators emerged, not because their strengths were shocking, but because their strategies were. The Luoshui Guards and the Immortal Sect were covertly observing those who entered the stage, identifying who might be ancient cultivators restarting their cultivation, who might be the Great Power playing the pig to eat the tiger, and who might have other tricks up their sleeve, like Kong Hao who has sealed the old Taozhu inside himself. Fairy Eternity and the Immortal Sect leader were also discussing suspicious cultivators. As the competition reached its climax and the list of finalists came out, the remaining tasks were handed over to the imperial court for investigation regarding the participants'' histories. After ten days of exciting competition, the event ended, and the Seek Dao Sect''s celebrations came to an end too. Finally, it''s over. Lu Yang sighed in relief. Throughout the celebration, he had been on his feet with no help from Fairy Eternity. Second-in-command, great job! Fairy Eternity did not hesitate to verbally praise him. Lu Yang did not dare take all the credit and hurriedly responded humbly, Thanks to the Fairy''s effective use of her people, everyone worked their utmost. Sect Master Lu, when you come to the Imperial City, you must visit my residence. I shall host you generously! The crown prince recognized that Lu Yang was a talent, a potential significant assistant for the future seize of power in the throne. Not to mention, Sect Master Lu was able to affectionately call Yun Zhi as Miss Yun. He dared not think too deeply about this relationship. As the celebration came to an end, the final division of spoils was underway. Surrounded by the crowd, Luo Hongxia took out a securely wrapped treasure box. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Handle it gently, don''t damage the box. This is a treasured artifact of my Fairy Palace, not your vanity case. Luo Hongxia activated the box, and it emitted beams of light, absorbing everyone present. Inside the box, the cultivators of Great Yu were still desperately smashing against the barrier. Their Transcendance Tribulation Stage joint attack was earth-shattering, yet it did nothing against the box, which had been sealed by Yun Zhi''s single drop of blood. Everyone, don''t be afraid. The Imperial Teacher is still outside, maybe they are fighting right now. The Imperial Teacher will come to rescue us! The black and white Venerable tried to boost everyone''s spirits. He was calculating the time. The celebration was about to end, it was a good chance for the Imperial Teacher to make a move. See, the seal is open. Black and white Venerable pointed at the light not far away, and shouted joyfully. This gave the cultivators of Great Yu a glimmer of hope. But to their surprise, once the seal was released, they were surrounded by Great Xia cultivators falling like dumplings. My Lockheart Sect made a great effort in capturing them, and should be granted a Great Yu cultivator! Hey, hey, hey, Old Li, didn''t you forget that during the competition you lost all the Great Yu cultivators to my Broken Void Sect? Mind your words, gambling is illegal. Who gambled with you? Do you have any shame? May I suggest, everyone, let''s sit down and discuss how to distribute the Great Yu cultivators. As a newly advanced Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, Lu Baqian voluntarily stepped forward to manage the situation. These matters affected everyone''s interests, causing a constant debate leading to heated arguments. It was fortunate that Lu Baqian stepped up as he managed to divert their attention. The crowd together dealt with Lu Baqian, which gave an opportunity for the One Qi Venerable to step in and manage the situation. Listening to their discussion bored Lu Yang to yawning. He did not care about the final decision. All he knew was that the strongest cultivator in Great Yu, the black and white Venerable, was given to the Seek Dao Sect. As for the rest, he left them to continue the discussion. Oh right Venerable, how have you decided to deal with Taozhu? Before leaving the treasure box, Lu Yang asked the One Qi Venerable. His identity at that time was Young Master Lu, and it was inappropriate for him to be concerned about Kong Hao''s situation. This young man Kong Hao wants to continue sealing the old Taozhu, hoping to live peacefully together. He believes that he will eventually win Taozhu over and become friends. Alright, that''s one way to go about it. Lu Yang was somewhat worried about Kong Hao. Taozhu was not like Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity was a loving and harmless beauty adored by all, she would never harm her own. Taozhu on the other hand, was a cunning old demon and could scheme against Kong Hao at any given time. But after all, it was Kong Hao''s own decision and Lu Yang should not interfere. The eldest Senior Sister then exited the treasure box with Lu Yang, bringing along the unconscious black and white Venerable. Speaking of, where has the Imperial Teacher gone? Once out of the box, Lu Yang remembered that the Imperial Teacher was absent from the beginning to the end. Even the Eldest Senior Sister could not find him. He thought the Imperial Teacher would make some trouble at the end of the celebration. So he kept a watchful eye for a long time, but nothing happened. Strange, could he have sensed something amiss and made a run for it? Lu Yang thought to himself, realizing that dealing with the Imperial Teacher was not an easy task. Huh? It''s the barbecue shop? Lu Yang lifted his head to see that they had arrived at the barbecue shop. Master Liu and Master Gao were cleaning the grill. The three ''ghosts'', Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, Xiao Qi, were cleaning the bowls and chopsticks. The restaurant owner was sweeping and mopping the floor, as though they were getting ready to close. He originally wanted to get a bite to eat. But seeing the restaurant in such a state, he thought it best not to bother them to reopen. Lu Yang is here, please come in. The restaurant owner greeted Lu Yang warmly. In the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang was their pillar of support. Why was he so friendly towards Lu Yang, was it because he was the junior brother of Yun Zhi? But it felt like there was another reason. Who was it again who reminded him to be very polite to Lu Yang, even more polite than he usually was? Who mentioned this to him? Seeing the restaurant owner in a daze, Lu Yang asked curiously, Is something wrong? The restaurant owner came back to his senses, realizing his rudeness, Oh, nothing. Please take a seat. Looking around, Lu Yang felt someone was missing, Where''s the Immortal Eternity? Is he at the breeding base? Who? Chapter 503 Chapter 503: Chapter 502: The Disappearance of the Immortal Eternity_1 Upon seeing the Sect Master''s puzzled look, Lu Yang felt even more confused. Immortal Eternity, the belief of your Eternity Sect, is called Sha Meless. The Master furrowed his brow: Immortal Eternity is indeed our faith, but judging from what you''re saying, he''s with us? Of course, after your Eternity Sect resurrected Immortal Eternity, he only had a soul without a body, so he needed to find a suitable body. You then called upon all the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Eternity Sect for a competition. I emerged as the winner and under your guidance, met Immortal Eternity. Afterwards, Immortal Eternity was beaten up in my Spiritual Space. Eldest Senior Sister also contacted the court and eliminated your Eternity Sect altogether, turning all of you into ghouls. As Lu Yang continued, the Master''s brows furrowed even more. Lu Yang wouldn''t lie about such matters, so was the problem with his memory or theirs? The Master ordered Master Liu, Master Gao, and others to verify if Immortal Eternity had manifested. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From the two grilling masters to the three beautiful ghouls, all denied having seen Immortal Eternity. In my memory, the initial call for a competition amongst all the Foundation Establishment members of the Eternity Sect was to select promising young talents as reserves for the Eternity Sect''s leadership. You indeed won that competition, but just as I was going to award you, the court broke in and arrested us all. Shortly thereafter, we were all turned into ghouls by Master Yun Zhi to repay our sins in this place. At no point during this process did Immortal Eternity appear. Then why have you always urged me to expand and strengthen the grill shop, to open a chain of stores across the entire continent? Wasn''t this goal set by Immortal Eternity? The Master denied again: Not at all. I feel it''s better to strive for a purpose than to drift aimlessly through life. So I asked for your help, Lu Yang, in expanding the grill shop. You then found the Nine Nether Sect to help us open franchises. Lu Yang thought of another piece of evidence to confirm Immortal Eternity''s existence: What about your statue of Immortal Eternity? It used to be so unclear that one couldn''t even distinguish the gender. But after Immortal Eternity appeared, you replaced all the statues with his authentic appearance, and even added a copy of ''Criminal Law'' in the statue''s hand. That''s not it. One day, when I secluded myself for meditation, I saw Immortal Eternity approaching me in a dream. He held a copy of ''Criminal Law'' and spoke to me kindly, saying that we were doing well and he would posthaste be truly reborn. After I woke up, I recognized this as a divine prophecy and promptly replaced the statues. But before that day came, our Eternity Sect was raided by both the Seek Dao Sect and the court. Immortal Eternity often appeared in the grill shop. Everyone on the shopping street knew him, they just didn''t know he was Immortal Eternity. Lu Yang inquired around other shops, but they also had no memory of Immortal Eternity. Lu Yang even asked a few Senior Brothers and Sisters passing by, who were regular customers of the grill shop, but none of them had seen Immortal Eternity. Could there really be no Immortal Eternity? After questioning around, Lu Yang began to doubt whether his memory had been distorted, or a false memory had been planted in his mind. Fairy, wake up, something''s happened. Lu Yang shook Fairy Eternity, who was fast asleep. After the festival, Fairy Eternity claimed exhaustion and overuse of her mind as excuses and fell into a deep sleep within the spiritual space. Lu Yang didn''t understand what could have tired her out, as she was simply sitting on the platform and had only joined him for one charade. What''s the matter~ Fairy Eternity mumbled when she heard the calls, dragging out the last syllable. With great effort, she cracked open her eyes to look at Lu Yang before turning back and falling asleep again. Let this Sect Leader sleep for a while more She said and then closed her eyes. Immortal Eternity is missing. What? The third in command is missing? Fairy Eternity sat up abruptly. In their lineage of Eternity, there were three people. She was the first in Command while Lu Yang was the second, and third was Immortal Eternity. The average cultivation level amongst them was of a Semi-Immortal, incomparably strong. But now, with Immortal Eternity gone It seemed the average cultivation level was still that of a Semi-Immortal? It seems like the third in command wasn''t that important after all. But that''s not right, how did he just disappear all of a sudden? The reaction of Fairy Eternity actually relieved Lu Yang. It seemed like it wasn''t his memory that had a problem, but rather everyone else''s memory of Immortal Eternity had been erased and replaced with new memories. Lu Yang detailed the current findings of his investigation to Fairy Eternity. Hmm, interesting. It sounds like a causality spell was cast, but that doesn''t mean much to me, and since you''re under my protection, you weren''t affected. Causality magic? Causality was profound and with his current realm, Lu Yang did not need to understand such things. Once a person is born, no, actually right from the womb, from when the soul is formed, he forms a connection with the world. To explain it better, Fairy Eternity conjured up a piece of white paper and drew a circle on it. This circle represents you when you were just born. She drew another circle not so far from it. This is someone else. She connected the two circles with a line. After you''re born, others see you, you form a causality with them. Similarly, you see them, and causality is formed between you two. You are strangers, so the causality is light. He looks at you once and soon forgets you, and you two would have no more causality. Let''s say when you were born, you were extraordinarily powerful and ended up breaking his leg. He will definitely not forget you, and hence the causality between you will be deepened. As she spoke, she thickened and darkened the line that connected the two circles. It was now very prominent. As you grow older, the people you come into contact with increases, and so the causality with the world also increases. Your playmates from childhood, the peers and elders you came into contact with after joining Seek Dao Sect are all the existences that have a close causality with you. Some cultivators choose to live as hermits because they develop too many causalities in the mortal world, which are unfavorable for cultivation. When everyone forgets your existence, the causality between you and others ceases to exist. That''s the situation the third rank is facing currently. Lu Yang hadn''t noticed it before, but now he realized that ever since Immortal Eternity was reborn, he only had a limited circle of contact. Upon his birth, he had come into contact with the upper ranks of Eternity Sect. He then met Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity, and the Eldest Senior Sister. Later he came to Seek Dao Sect and met the people on the shopping street and the disciples from Seek Dao Sect. As long as the traces of these contacts were severed and causality was cut off, everyone would forget about him or get their memories replaced. Then, this person would lose all connection to the world. Of course, considering the cultivation level of the third in command and how everyone has cleanly forgotten him, causality spells as I know them wouldn''t do that. Maybe in your era, they''ve researched stronger causality spells, or someone must have reaped a Dao Fruit related to causality. Chapter 504 Chapter 504: Chapter 503: The Imperial Teacher Who Was Bombed for 10 Days_1 Does too much causality really affect cultivation? Hard to say. I don''t think so, but others might. Fairy Eternity shrugged, her views were often divergent from the general consensus. You remember the trait of the immortals as forgetting, don''t you? Don''t you think it has some similarities with the present context? Reminded by Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang realized that indeed it was so. In a way, an Immortal''s trait seemed as though a manifestation of cutting off causality. The trait of the Immortals is there to sever causality? You got it right. Yingtian Immortal and the others believe that by severing all causality, one''s cultivation level can advance further. However, I do not think so. I believe the more causality there is, the higher one''s cultivation level will be. Advance further? Lu Yang seemed to have heard something incredible: Can Immortals advance even further? We used five Dao fruits for the calculation; theoretically, it is feasible. However, no one has succeeded, and no one knows whether it''s possible to take another step forward. Jiuchong Immortal was the first to become an Immortal, and at least none of us five had succeeded. Before that, no one else did, either. The trait of the Immortals is actually a term used by Yingtian Immortal and the others. They were the first four to become immortals, and when they condensed their Dao fruits, they chose to forget on their Dao fruit''s features. Without my approval, they named this feature as the ''Immortal''s trait.'' I was the last to attain immortality and I didn''t choose to forget when it happened, so I don''t have the Immortal''s trait. So, the Immortal''s trait is not a necessity for an Immortal, but rather the result of the individual Immortal''s choice? Right. Take the Immortal who holds the State Destiny, for example, he also chose the trait of forgetting. But isn''t his Dao fruit related to the State Destiny and Great Xia? The causality on him is so profound, unparalleled. Why would he choose this path? It''s simple. He wants to advance further and when the time comes, he just has to replace the subject of the cause and effect. Didn''t you just mention the origin of the third leader''s statue? Originally, it was solid evidence of the third leader''s existence, causality was formed between the third leader and his statue. Now, this has been altered to the Master having dreamt about it, creating causality between the Master and the third leader''s statue. The third leader set the goal to expand and strengthen his barbeque store. All actions by the store were conducted in line with this goal, causing causality between the third leader and all subsequent actions. Now, this has been altered to a goal set by the Master, meaning the Master now bears all the causality of these actions. This is a demonstration of changing the bearing subject of the causality. Substitution is also a form of forgetting. Lu Yang vaguely grasped a clue, but Fairy Eternity said too much. It seemed like there were many clues, but he didn''t know where to begin. Alright, let''s not talk about this anymore. Let''s save the third leader first. How do we save him? Lu Yang was puzzled. He hadn''t even found any traces of the Immortal Eternity yet. Fairy Eternity, hands on hips, directed Lu Yang: Call Miss Yun over here. Since when does the Sect Leader do the work instead of the subordinates? Under the coercion of the Acting Sect Leader''s despotic power, Lu Yang had to go to Captive Peak to find Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister was interrogating the Black and White Eminent at Captive Peak. When Lu Yang arrived at Captive Peak, Eldest Senior Sister was whipping the Black and White Eminent, who seemed like an old man, but had a firm physique. Even though pained and shouting, he did not die from the whipping. Junior Brother, is there anything you need? Eldest Senior Sister paused, her whip created a hollow sound as it swung in the air, she folded it into three parts and held it in her hand with practiced ease. The thing is sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang explained what he had discovered, as well as Fairy Eternity''s inference. The Black and White Eminent listened from the side, unpleasantly surprised. He''d secretly researched for his whole life without being able to figure out what the Imperial Teacher''s Dao Fruit Outline was. How could the other party ascertain it so easily? From their words, does the Seek Dao Sect also have a Semi-Immortal? And the Imperial Teacher is fighting with him? And why does Lu Yang, their target for this operationCwho''s only at the Golden Core StageCknow these things? What on earth is the Seek Dao Sect? Senior, please come out. Eldest Senior Sister asked Fairy Eternity to appear without any expression on her face. Fairy Eternity seemed like a child who had done something wrong, cowering upon seeing Eldest Senior Sister. But she quickly reconsidered. She''s the Acting Sect Leader, what does she have to fear? Eldest Senior Sister looked calmly at the downcast Fairy Eternity: I believe I should have told you before. Lu Yang is still young and his cultivation level is not high enough. The affairs of Immortals and Dao fruits are too distant from him. You shouldn''t talk about these things too much, in case he becomes overambitious and it affects his cultivation. This time, you''ve said too much. I was wrong. Fairy Eternity, as the Acting Sect Leader, readily admitted her mistake when she was in the wrong. I wonder how you intend to find the Immortal Eternity who has had his causality erased? Eldest Senior Sister naturally remembered the existence of the Immortal Eternity too. Hehe, it''s not easy for others to find him, but it''s easy to find the third leader. Fairy Eternity gave a proud smile, a testament to the pride she had in her own Dao fruit. She instructed Lu Yang to take out the statue of Immortal Eternity that he had gotten from the barbecue shop, then she recited the third leader''s title and name. Immortal Eternity Sha Meless. In the temporarily constructed space, two figures were panting heavily. You''re really tough to deal with. What on earth is your Dao Fruit Outline? Immortal Eternity possessed all the memories of the Eternity Sect''s followers. His memory was vast, but he knew nothing about combat of this level. Even till now, he couldn''t figure out the Imperial Teacher''s Dao Fruit Outline. After ten long days of self-destruction, even with the Eternity Dao Fruit Outline, he still couldn''t hang in there. If it was the complete Eternity Dao Fruit, no matter how many times he self-destructed, it would be fine. Unfortunately, the Eternity Dao Fruit Outline of Immortal Eternity had only been condensed half a year ago. It was still far from the complete Eternity Dao Fruit. Being able to fight with the Imperial Teacher who had been condensing the Causality Dao Fruit Outline for ten thousand years and resist to this extent, was impressive enough. Though Immortal Eternity was in a sorry state, the Imperial Teacher was in an even worse state. He couldn''t count how many times he had been exploded in ten days. Not one part of him was unscathed. He had encountered stronger opponents before, but this was the first time he''d met such a tenacious opponent. He had thought about fleeing halfway through, but once he vanished and wiped out the causality, the other party would self-destruct, causing the space to become unstable and preventing him from opening even a single rift. What luck! I directly ran into the true defender of the Seek Dao Sect! Even the Imperial Teacher with his good temper couldn''t help but swear under such circumstances. True defender? I''ve only been at the Seek Dao Sect for half a year. Half a year? You, as a Semi-Immortal, hid in such a small place? What''s so worthwhile here that made you stay? I admit I was wrong. I shouldn''t have attacked you. How about this, since we didn''t know each other before the fight, if you have nowhere to go, you can come to Great Yu. I can help you restore your flesh! The Imperial Teacher thought that the other party was staying here in order to restore his flesh. There was no need for them to fight to the death. They could collaborate. Immortal Eternity looked at the Imperial Teacher with suspicion, feeling that the man seemed cunning: I''m a prisoner. You''re even inciting me to escape? A prisoner? The Imperial Teacher was horrified. Who could imprison a Semi-Immortal? Suddenly, Immortal Eternity was startled, a small smile lighting up his face. He had sensed the call from the head leader. Taking advantage of the Imperial Teacher''s momentary stupor, Immortal Eternity struck quickly, locking the Imperial Teacher in a firm grip. The Imperial Teacher knew instantly that he was screwed. He had allowed him to get a chance for a close-range self-destruction! In the past, when Immortal Eternity self-destructed, he relied on the Causality Dao Fruit Outline and distanced himself as far as possible. If he had been exploded by a close-range detonation a few times, he would''ve been blown to death already. Unexpectedly, Immortal Eternity did not choose to self-destruct. Instead, a spatial gateway appeared behind him. He backed into it, clutching the Imperial Teacher. Thud. The two Semi-Immortal powerhouses both tumbled into Captive Peak. The Imperial Teacher looked bewilderedly at Eldest Senior Sister with her icy demeanor and Fairy Eternity who was grinning mischievously. Chapter 505 Chapter 505: Chapter 504 Us Three_1 The Imperial Teacher was confounded. The temporary space he had created with Immortal Eternality was entirely his work, and aside from him, the host of the space, no one else should be able to trigger its opening for escape. Yet, the present circumstance was such that Immortal Eternality had managed to take him away from the space without his permission. An ability associated with the Dao Fruit in its preliminary form? That was the only explanation he could draw upon for now. The twin-entity of black and white was somewhat bewildered; the abrupt appearance of the individual before it bore resemblances to the Imperial Teacher, yet his bruised and battered face betrayed vast differences from the Imperial Teacher it held in its memory. Upon setting eyes on the triad of Lu Yang, Fairy Eternality, and Eldest Senior Sister, Immortal Eternality felt an odd sense of familiarity surge within him, a sense so potent that it sent aching sensations through his soul. But he quickly recalled, he was one of their own now; the unfortunate recipient of the beating was the Imperial Teacher. Eldest Sister, Second-in-command, you finally came to my rescue! As he sobbed and wept, Immortal Eternality felt the past ten days had been a sheer ordeal of utmost torment. Being forced to daily assault the Imperial Teacher had taken a toll on him; his nascent Eternity Dao Fruit withered and faded, his soul dimmed considerably, and his overall vitality seemed incapable of recovery. Theoretically, as soon as the Master and the rest discovered his disappearance, if they were to invoke his honorary titles and real names upon the statue, then he should have been able to escape the temporary space. He had ardently waited for an entire ten days, yet received no hailings from the Master or anyone else. He postulated, if the Imperial Teacher had been able to make him forget the Imperial Teacher, there was a good chance he could make the Master and others forget him too. Look at you, embarrassing yourself. You couldn''t even win after ten days. Fairy Eternality disdainfully eyed the weeping third-in-command. She commanded him to stop three steps away from her. Fairy Eternality casually flicked her wrist. As if revived, the third-in-command''s dimmed soul lit up and recovered its original glow. The shriveled nascent Eternity Dao Fruit also started to emit some energy. Go back and practice diligently. Surely, the Dao Fruit of this immortal has more usefulness than just for self-explosion. Fairy Eternality, well-versed in self-detonation, could easily surmise from the appalling state of the third-in-command and Imperial Teacher, that this must have been due to the third-in-command''s continuous self-explosions. Yes! That''s more like it. Now, get behind us. The third-in-command slunk behind Eldest Sister and the Second-in-command shamefacedly. Behind Fairy Eternality and Lu Yang was the twin-entity of black and white, bound to a pillar. Brother, what did you do to get beaten up this badly? asked Immortal Eternality curiously, appearing all too interested in the gossip. Now he seemed to overflow with unspent energy. The twin-entity of black and white could only stare back, lost for words. The Imperial Teacher''s eyes flashed like those of a hawk upon hearing Immortal Eternality address Lu Yang and Fairy Eternality as Eldest Sister and Second-in-command. Did this mean that among the three from Eternality Sect, he was ranked third? The person they had targeted on this mission, Lu Yang, was second? The knots within the Eternality Sect felt dreadfully interwoven and deep to him. He surmised that this place wasn''t safe to stay any longer and he needed to plot his escape swiftly. If dealing with the third-in-command was already arduous, how could he stand a chance against Eldest Sister and the Second-in-command, who were both present there? Would he even manage to survive if things escalated? Decisiveness was inherent to him; without batting an eyelid, he activated his nascent Causality Dao Fruit erasing any traces of his presence. The place was teeming with others; there was no way the other party would engage in unrestrained self-explosion, leading to harm innocent bystanders! A faint smile appeared around his mouth. He strolled nonchalantly past Fairy Eternality; even though their scheme against Seek Dao Sect had botched, as long as he remained alive, his Master remained alive, and there would be a chance for Great Yu to be restored! SmackC Fairy Eternality watched the Imperial Teacher stride arrogantly past her, grinning like a lunatic. It was as though he didn''t hold her even worth his glance. Subconsciously, she reached out and slapped him across his face. With a whirl, the Imperial Teacher landed face down on the ground. Has the Imperial Teacher lost his mind? Fairy Eternality felt puzzled. Even if one were to flee, no one would do so in such a manner. Is this the level of strategy that the Imperial Teacher, who was praised by the cultivators of Great Yu as unparalleled in intelligence and insight, possesses? In comparison, she truly is much smarter. He must be a fool. Lu Yang nodded in agreement, thinking that whoever made a plan to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect can''t be that intelligent. The Imperial Teacher lay on the ground, stunned. How could this be? He had already initialized the Causality Dao Fruit, so how could he get caught? Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unless ''Immortal?!'' The Imperial Teacher widened his eyes, finally realizing the seriousness of the issue. Is the head of the Eternity legacy an Immortal?! This has to be a joke. Throughout history, which Immortal has ever been given the title of ''Eternity''? ''Soul-breaking Needle!'' The Imperial Teacher took out his last Soul-breaking Needle. This needle once fragmented the soul of an Immortal Eternity! He aimed at Fairy Eternity, the needle shot out with such speed it became invisible, and even had an amnesia attribute attached. Fairy Eternity reached out with two fingers, casually catching the Soul-breaking Needle, examining it curiously: What is this? Oh, it''s an Immortal Treasure that can fragment souls, pretty innovative design. Let''s try its power. She casually pricked herself out of curiosity, theSoul-breaking Needle shattered, yet she remained unharmed. ''What? Just that?'' Fairy Eternity scoffed. This kind of tool might work on Semi-Immortals, but it''s useless against an Immortal with such a powerful soul as hers. The manifestation that he had been so proud of, the Soul-breaking Needle, didn''t even slightly affect her! You need to know, even his master, the first Imperial Teacher, wouldn''t want to be poked with it! He closed his eyes slowly, wrestling fiercely within his heart. When he opened them again, his eyes were wild, like those of a madman: ''Immortal, don''t think that you''ve won just because I''m in your hands. Today, I will show you that a Semi-Immortal with over ten thousand years of cultivation isn''t so easy to deal with. Even if I have to risk my life, I will tear off a piece of your soul!'' ''I sacrifice my life to Great Yu!'' Blood flowed from the Imperial Teacher''s seven orifices, using his lifespan as a sacrifice for a temporary outburst. This is also an effect of the Causality Dao Fruit. Causality also means equivalent exchange. A Semi-Immortal''s lifespan is at least hundreds of thousands of years. The Imperial Teacher felt his lifespan rapidly decreasing, moving him closer to his final day, but his body grew stronger. If he had to fight the Immortal Eternity again, he was confident that he could capture her even if he had to explode himself! It''s a pity that this move can''t be taken back once used. After the outburst, he would only have a few years of lifespan left. The space trembled, spiritual energy scattered, and the soul felt pierced like it was stabbed with a needle. An overwhelming fear, from an unknown source, occupied their hearts. Both Immortal Eternity and the two black and white dignitaries blanched, their hearts pumping with fear, feeling a lethal threat from this move! ''You forced me into this, now feel my ultimate move'' Bang. Eldest Senior Sister saw that the Imperial Teacher was continuously gathering power, and kicked him, knocking him to the ground. The gathered energy from before was wasted, dispersing. The lifespan that was sacrificed also returned to the world and cannot be taken back. ''How could this be? It''s impossible for this move to be interrupted!'' The Imperial Teacher shouted, his face full of disbelief. Each of his decisions during his journey to the Seek Dao Sect had been unsuccessful, and now even his last-ditch effort was interrupted! Lu Yang sighed, walking up to the Imperial Teacher. He pointed at himself and said: Just admit your defeat. With us three here, even if Ying Tian Immortal came, he would have to admit defeat. The Imperial Teacher took a deep breath, staring at Lu Yang. Since there was no escape or battle possible, he decided to drag him down too. He activated the Causality Dao Fruit''s other ability C Curse. ''I, Jin Buzheng, swear here and now, you will encounter the eight sufferings of birth, old age, sickness, death, failure, resentment, love, separation, and the five yin in your life. You will encounter the seven calamities of fire, water, demons, weapons, ghosts, fetters, and venomous robberies. You will not be able to advance your cultivation during your lifetime, and after death, your soul will scatter!'' Chapter 506 Chapter 506: Chapter 505 Curse Backlash_1 A curse is a form of manifestation of causality. When an ordinary person casts a curse, they must pay a corresponding price. For example, Meng Jingzhou''s self-taught curse of singularity requires him to preserve his vital energy until he becomes immortal, which is the price he pays. The Imperial Teacher, who has grasped the nascent form of the Dao Fruit of Causality, doesn''t have to pay the price. All types of trials and tribulations, this is a concept put forward by Buddhism, encapsulating all the worldly sufferings. Trials and tribulations can be regarded as the highest form of curse. Meng Jingzhou''s curse of singularity is unworthy to even be compared to them. After a series of blows, the Imperial Teacher realized that with Fairy Eternity present and Yun Zhi, who could break his desperate moves, present, it was impossible for him to escape. Since he can''t escape, he might as well pull someone down with him! Of all his enemies, Lu Yang has the lowest cultivation level, and their main cause for coming to the Seek Dao Sect is Lu Yang. Every time their plans failed, Lu Yang was involved. WithType the capture of the Black and White Entity, it meant that other subordinates who infiltrated the Seek Dao Sect were also captured. A total wipeout! Rather than saying the Seek Dao Sect prevented the restoration of Great Yu, it would be more accurate to say that Lu Yang, the stumbling block, prevented it! His being captured doesn''t matter. Great Yu had a master and late-stage cultivators from the era of Great Yu, there was always hope for uprising. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then let''s get rid of Lu Yang! He put the most painful and cruel curse on Lu Yang. It doesn''t matter if Lu Yang is at the Golden Core Stage, even if he was at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, it would be a death sentence! In the eyes of the Imperial Teacher, chains dropped from the sky one after another, assembling with blood and punishment, descending to the mortal world, bringing about the most severe punishment. These chains represent the curse, they are the embodiment of the curse. Even those who are proficient in causal magic can''t see it, only a semi-immortal like the Imperial Teacher, who has studied causality and condensed the nascent form of the Dao Fruit of Causality, can see all of this! The chains are heavy, making a Dao Sound-like impact and shaking sound. Dared to get so close to me, now it''s too late to regret! The Imperial Teacher watched with interest the expressions of these people, wanting to see their faces full of regret and sadness, regretting their contempt for him, and feeling sorry for Lu Yang''s irreversibility. He saw Lu Yang''s unchanged expression, Fairy Eternity''s puzzled face, and Yun Zhi''s expressionless face. But he didn''t see the regret and sadness he wanted to see. As the chains approached Lu Yang, Lu Yang emitted a golden light all over his body, revealing two lines representing causality. Two thick lines wrapped around his body, one connecting with Fairy Eternity and the other with Yun Zhi. The moment the chains touched Lu Yang, they bounced off instantly and fell on the Imperial Teacher. The Imperial Teacher watched as the curse backlash and let out a resentful roar: No!!! What''s going on with the causality on this kid? Just two causal lines blocked my proud curse?! The one who slapped me was an immortal, how could an immortal have such heavy karma with a mortal! And the other one who interrupted my casting, her connection with Lu Yang also blocked the curse! Just by the power of causality, it blocked the curse, indicating that the other party is also an immortal! These two unimaginably beautiful people are both immortals! What a joke, how could a small sect have two immortals! The Imperial Teacher had lived for twenty thousand years, and he had never heard of any sect that had two immortals. Forget about the sect, even their Great Yu dynasty didn''t have them. What on earth is this Seek Dao Sect? The word a den of dangerous beasts is not enough to describe its peril. Even attacking the imperial palace is safer than coming to the Seek Dao Sect. The Imperial Teacher felt as if there was a fire burning in his heart, making him roll around on the ground, and it was as if a water ball was covering his head, making him like a mortal and suffocating. The backfire of the curse, the trials of fire and water among the seven trials. What''s the matter? Lu Yang was puzzled. The Imperial Teacher first glared at him fiercely, chanting a lot of words he didn''t understand, and then he rolled around on the ground, oscillating between life and death, wailing constantly. The curse backfired. He just tried to curse you with all sorts of trials and tribulations, but you have an immortal protecting you. You''re not afraid of these curses. As the caster, he fell into the curse. Fairy Eternity looked at the Imperial Teacher like he was a fool. Sure enough, he wasn''t very smart. The Black and White Entity saw that the Imperial Teacher had exhausted all his trump cards several times, only to be easily resolved, and his heart sank. The depth of the Seek Dao Sect is unfathomable. Eldest Sister, can you protect me too?, the third brother sneakily approached. Fairy Eternity gave him a glance and waved her hand, Go away, protect you for what? If you get cursed, just self-explode and the curse will be nearly gone. The third brother left dejectedly and continued to chat with the Black and White Entity. Bro, how were you caught? Are you with this fool rolling on the ground, infiltrating the Seek Dao Sect? Don''t you know that the Seek Dao Sect is my Eldest Sister''s turf? In the old days, even the Four Immortals of the Ancients didn''t dare to easily come to my Eldest Sister''s territory. If they did, they would be very cautious, not even daring to take a breath. The Black and White Entity: Stop talking, the more you talk, the more I regret. Luckily I surrendered to the Seek Dao Sect in advance, otherwise I would have been tortured like you. The third brother was glad he compromised in time when he realized Fairy Eternity was above him, and surrendered on the spot. So, are you currently a guest or an elder of the Seek Dao Sect? Prisoner. The Black and White Entity: Anyways, we finally caught all the Great Yu cultivators. It''s worth celebrating. Lu Yang clapped his hands. He had been unlucky recently, always encountering Great Yu cultivators whenever he went out. He wouldn''t have to worry about this issue now. Hehe, thanks to me acting as Sect Master, efficiently managing things. Fairy Eternity put her hands on her hips and took credit, laughing so hard that she couldn''t close her mouth. Fairy is wise! With Fairy here, what are Great Yu cultivators to worry about! Lu Yang continued clapping, complimenting nonstop, working tirelessly to flatter Fairy Eternity. All caught? The Black and White Entity heard Lu Yang say this and felt a bad premonition. Lu Yang turned his head towards the Black and White Entity, giving a sly smile, and casually said, You know Wu Youdao, the sixth Emperor Yu, right? He''s also here, Fairy and I caught him. The emperor has been captured by you?! The Black and White Entity was enraged. After the battle of Hanshui City, Wu Youdao went missing. He thought that Wu Youdao and the others were seriously injured and were hiding somewhere to recover. He never imagined they were captured by the Seek Dao Sect! This Lu Yang really was the obstacle of their Great Yu! He originally thought that in Hanshui City, Lu Yang''s impact on the plan was just exposing the existence of Huang Ming. To his surprise, even the emperor was captured by Lu Yang. The Eldest Senior Sister didn''t care about the boasting of Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity. She was about to interrogate the Imperial Teacher who was rolling on the ground and wailing in pain. I ask, you answer. Ahhhhh! How many cultivators does Great Yu have in total? Ahhhhh! Does Great Yu have any backup plans after this failure? Ahhhhh! The Imperial Teacher was not unwilling to confess, it was the fact that the curse of all sorts of trials and tribulations was too harsh. The pain was so intense that he couldn''t utter a word. Yun Zhi was a bit helpless. She had interrogated countless people, it was the first time she encountered such a situation. Chapter 507 Chapter 507: Chapter 506: The Imperial Teacher is Probably Beyond Saving _1 Captive Peak is usually quiet, except for the cries of prisoners echoing in the air. These cries usually die down quickly when the prisoners confess. Those who refuse meet their end, turned into Spirit Devices. Today was different. The prisoner was howling non-stop for an hour. Being a cultivator with high strength, the prisoner did not lose his voice. So, what should we do then? Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity, and the Eldest Senior Sister all seemed helpless as they watched the Imperial Teacher still wailing. The Eldest Senior Sister even found him too noisy and set up a soundproof Array Method so he could scream inside it without disturbing others. Instantly, it became quiet again. With a shake of his head, Lu Yang expressed regret. He finally caught a key figure from the Great Yu, but he was a tough nut to crack, preferring to be consumed by the curse than revealing any information. Yun Zhi had tried many ways to remove the curse, but none worked on the Imperial Teacher. When faced with one of the many difficulties and sufferings, Yun Zhi would simply apply her magic skills. However, this curse encapsulated all kinds of difficulties and sufferings. Moreover, he was unable to further his cultivation level while alive and his soul would scatter upon death. This was an unprecedented massive curse, and even the Imperial Teacher, who''s partially mastered the Causality Dao Fruit, could not break it. What if we let Fairy give him Dao Fruit and let him explode several times to break the curse, and then retrieve the Dao Fruit again? Those who possess the complete Dao Fruit have absolute control over the Dao Fruit and can freely give or take it away. Fairy Eternity shook her head, refusing Lu Yang''s suggestion, No, he already has a Dao Fruit within him. A person can''t own two Dao Fruits at the same time. Even if he didn''t have the Causality Dao Fruit, I couldn''t give him mine. Dao Fruit isn''t like clothing- you can''t just put it on and off as you like. Dao Fruit represents rules. To obtain the Dao Fruit, one must understand the rules it represents. This fool knows nothing about my Eternity Dao Fruit. If I give it to him directly, his soul wouldn''t be able to withstand the power of the Eternity Dao Fruit, and he would perish. The Imperial Teacher''s various performances led Fairy Eternity to question his sanity. She feared the seemingly Semi-Immortal was not so in reality. Wait a minute, Fairy. Then, I don''t understand the Eternity Dao Fruit either. Can you hand me the Eternity Dao Fruit? Lu Yang remembered how Fairy Eternity insisted on giving him the Eternity Dao Fruit. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang in astonishment, Second-in-command, what are you talking about? Under my long-term guidance and subtle influences, your understanding of the Eternity Dao Fruit is way ahead of the third-in-command. Lu Yang: What? When did that happen, and why didn''t I know about it? You think I made you the second-in-command just because we have a good relationship? How could that be? I am fair and impartial. Ranking of the Eternity lineage depends on one''s ability! Hearing about the opportunity to be promoted, the third-in-command hurriedly came over, I will study the Eternity Dao Fruit with dedication, striving to become the second-in-command! Fairy Eternity glanced distastefully at the third-in-command and dismissively said, Go away! What are you doing here? If you dare to become the second-in-command, I will take away your Dao Fruit. Watching Lu Yang with envy, the third-in-command slinked away. Could the power of State Destiny lift the curse? Lu Yang remembered how Meng Jingzhou from his sect, who was deeply cursed, managed to break the curse with the power of State Destiny. Eldest Senior Sister nodded, That might work. She snapped her fingers and the Imperial Teacher, who was rolling in pain on the ground, floated and started rolling in the air. I will go to the imperial palace. Stay here and wait for me. If they want to use the power of State Destiny, it would be best to look for it at its source. Leaving behind these words, the Eldest Senior Sister headed for the palace. The prisoners held at Captive Peak were all severe criminals. Those who were faint-hearted would tremble just by standing there. Lu Yang was not afraid though. Both the newcomers and old-timers of Captive Peak knew him. The newcomers were the ones he brought in, while the old-timers watched as Lu Yang brought the newcomers in. Ironically, it was the prisoners who were afraid of Lu Yang. The prisoners of Captive Peak discussed quietly, fearful of being heard by Lu Yang. They only had their souls left and their powers and Spiritual Sense were sealed. The prisoners had developed their own ways to discuss things without getting caught by Lu Yang. The cells of Captive Peak were made of refined stone, specifically for sealing souls and could not be destroyed. The convicts would talk to the iron bars, and the sound would be transmitted by the vibrations of the bars. They would then use their sensitive souls to detect the message. Oh my god, did you see that fight? A Semi-Immortal level powerhouse attacked Lu Yang, and he took it without even retaliating, simply falling down. This Lu Yang is inscrutable. He appears to be at the Golden Core Stage, but his actual strength must be far beyond that. Did you notice, ever since this Lu Yang joined the Seek Dao Sect, more and more people come to Captive Peak. It started with Unification Stage, then Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and now even a Semi-Immortal. Do you think a Golden Core Stage could do this? I have never seen a Semi-Immortal in my life. I didn''t expect to see one here. Is this the Great Era''s war? Even a Semi-Immortal falls and becomes a prisoner. The prisoners felt more and more uneasy as they discussed among themselves. Lu Yang was becoming more and more inscrutable to them, and they decided not to provoke him by any means. Lu Yang didn''t know what the prisoners were discussing. He continued his conversation with Fairy Eternity on high-end topics during the Eldest Senior Sister''s absence. Fairy, if Immortals need to sever causality for further progress, then isn''t the Imperial Teacher who mastered the Causality Dao Fruit having an advantage? It''s not that Immortals need to sever causality for further progress. It''s the Yingtian Immortals who believe that this is necessary. Fairy Eternity emphasized. Alright, it''s the Yingtian Immortals who think so. But if the Imperial Teacher formed the Causality Dao Fruit, he could freely sever causality, couldn''t he rise above the Immortals? Fairy Eternity shook her head, Not exactly. When the Imperial Teacher condensed the Causality Dao fruit, he became deeply connected with the concept of ''causality''. When the Causality Dao Fruit is formed, he would be even more tightly connected to it, becoming one. Since he''s become one with ''causality'', how can he sever it? Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He must have heard from somewhere how Immortals value causality. That''s why he struggled to form the Causality Dao Fruit. Little did he know that he''s chosen a wrong path, which is a fundamental mistake. There are no shortcuts to becoming an Immortal. It won''t work to cut corners. That being said, even though there might be realms above Immortals, none of the five of us really cares. Why? Because it''s unnecessary. We''ve all become Immortals. We have infinite lifespans and no adversaries. Life is great. Why the need to pursue a higher realm? Lu Yang felt the explanation from Fairy Eternity was very reasonable. Chapter 508 Chapter 508: Chapter 507: Late Stage of Golden Core_1 If it were up to Lu Yang, he reckoned that if he became an Immortal, he might be even more idle than a fairy, basking in the sun all day. He''d bask in the front, then the back, back to the front again, and at night, sleep on the sun. Within the realm of the Immortal, there are further stages, and even beyond those stages are further stages. When would cultivating ever end? Fairy, you once said that replacement is also a form of forgetting. Could your recipe rights being transferred from you to the Yingtian Immortal be just another form of replacement? Fairy Eternity''s eyes brightened as she patted Lu Yang on the shoulder: Well, that''s a point. Someone could have erased my traces after getting rid of me, and changed all my deeds to Yingtian Immortal''s. I just assumed this bastard Yingtian Immortal was jealous of my talent and took advantage of my absence to steal my thunder. Such a teachable lad! It''s ''teachable child''. Lu Yang mused to himself that Yingtian Immortal must have brain damage from food poisoning to even think of stealing your recipe rights. Among the Four Immortals, does anyone have the ability to erase your existence? Fairy Eternity furrowed her brows in thought. She considered all the methods of the Four Immortals but couldn''t find a corresponding one. No, none of them can do it. Man and fairy discussed for a while, but they didn''t come up with any more useful information. It wasn''t necessarily Yingtian Immortal who killed the fairy. Maybe the Qilin Immortal also had a share in the fairy''s recipe rights. Immortal belongings were rare to begin with, but Fairy Eternity''s possessions were even scarcer. Unless they could find the heritage Fairy Eternity had mentioned that was buried in the North Star. Surely the heritage would state who the item belonged to and they could draw conclusions from there. Just as the two were chatting about what Acting Sect Master would do after retirement, Eldest Senior Sister returned with the Imperial Teacher. Although no sound could be heard, looking at the distorted face and heart-wrenching expressions of the Imperial Teacher, he probably still hadn''t lifted the curse. Eldest Senior Sister, can the power of State Destiny lift the curse? It can, but Emperor Xia is not willing to lift it. Eldest Senior Sister casually threw the Imperial Teacher to one side. Why? Didn''t Old Meng and Sect Leader Qiu have their curses lifted? Lu Yang was confused. To be precise, it''s not that the curse has been lifted, but rather, it has been shared. Shared? With the power of State Destiny, the curse can be spread to everyone. After spreading, everyone will marry a quarter of an hour later than originally planned, which is an acceptable level of spreading. But the curse of the Imperial Teacher is too severe. Once spread to everyone, the consequences would be unthinkable. Lu Yang then understood why Emperor Xia was unwilling to lift the seal for the Imperial Teacher. If it were him, he wouldn''t be willing to do it either. So now Lu Yang glanced at the Imperial Teacher who was persevering and rolling around. Let him scream for now, we''ll think about solutions later. Alright. Nothing could be done anyway, as they couldn''t extract anything from the Imperial Teacher''s soul due to his current state of suffering, with his thoughts in disarray. If they wanted to refine him directly into a Spirit Device, let alone that Fifth Elder couldn''t refine a Semi-Immortal grade Immortal Treasure, even if they could, the Imperial Teacher''s state would only produce a cursed Immortal Treasure, greatly reducing its effectiveness. The Yin Energy is too strong at Captive Peak, it''s not good to stay here for a long time. You should go back first. Yun Zhi also said to Fairy Eternity: Senior, your performance as Acting Sect Master this time was good, I''m satisfied. Fairy Eternity touched her nose, somewhat elated: Just a petty sect. With my talent, I could even be an emperor. Wait till I catch a few more Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators, I will continue being Acting Sect Master. I am going to the base where the Black-White Venerables have set up. They said there is a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator in a slumber, and only the Imperial Teacher knows where he sleeps. I''ll see if we can find any related clues in the base. Eldest Senior Sister asked the two to leave first, and once they had left, she called out Grandmaster who was suppressing Captive Peak. Grandmaster, this is Jin Buzheng, the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu. Keep him here for now. When you side, be careful. He has formed a Dao Fruit, which should be a Dao Fruit of Causality. In the past, Grandmaster felt that being a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator, suppressing Captive Peak, was more than enough and he was also contributing to the sect after retirement. Now he felt he had greatly overestimated himself. The task of suppressing Captive Peak was too difficult for him. Don''t worry Grandmaster, he is deeply trapped in countless difficulties and cannot extricate himself. He finds it hard to even protect himself let alone escape. Fearing that the Grandmaster still wasn''t at ease, Yun Zhi laid an Array Method in the cell where the Imperial Teacher was held. Immediately after, she went to the Secret Realm where the Imperial Teacher and others were hiding. After leaving Captive Peak, Lu Yang felt a lot lighter. The celebration ended successfully, the reputation of the Heaven''s Court was established, the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu and his group were caught, and Fairy''s two-month Sect Master experience voucher expired. Time to start cultivating! Three months passed. Lu Yang sat cross-legged, the two swords Qingfeng and Mingyue hovered on either side of him, emitting a faint Sword Qi. The Invincible Elixir slowly rotated, continuously absorbing the spiritual essence from the outside world. The Dantian produced a cyclone of spiritual essence, which revolved faster and faster. He brought his two fingers together, pointing to the sky, and exclaimed in a soft voice: Break! With this move, Lu Yang''s energy leaked out, like a mountain torrent erupting, irresistible. The two swords, Qingfeng and Mingyue, collided, their Sword Qi entwined, leaving traces on the grass. The Sword Qi was even sharper and formidable than before. I''ve reached the late stage of the Golden Core. Two years in the sect, late stage Golden Core. Lu Yang smiled and got up, feeling the changes within him. Now, even if he faced his past self from three months ago, he could easily defeat him. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the past three months, he had focused on cultivation, never once leaving the sect, even when Meng Jingzhou asked him out. After the celebration, he was in the limelight. All over the world, people knew about Lu Yang of the Seek Dao Sect, the number one in the mid-stage Golden Core who fought against the junior sect leader of Heaven''s Court to a standstill. Someone even proposed a marriage match, completely ignoring the fact that he was Daoist Buyu''s disciple, which showed how determined they were. One more reason Lu Yang refused to leave was because if he encountered Transcendence Tribulation Stage people again outside, wouldn''t Fairy have to be Acting Sect Master again? The process of scavenging the relics of Great Yu cultivators was proceeding in an orderly manner. Eldest Senior Sister went to the base and brought back all the valuable things. Then, the various sects began to explore according to the locations of the treasures mentioned by the Great Yu cultivators. Two or three sects who were allocated to the same Great Yu cultivator would jointly send people to explore. The Seek Dao Sect sent the Grand Elder to lead a team to excavate the treasure mentioned by the Black-White Venerables. The Black-White Venerables, being Transcendence Tribulation Stage powerhouses, had so many good things that Lu Yang was dazzled when he looked at them. A few days ago, Lu Yang received a message that the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu, after enduring all kinds of difficulties for three months, finally tormented himself to death. His soul was shattered, and the scene was terribly tragic. Chapter 509 Chapter 509: Chapter 508: Theoretically, I Am At the Nascent Soul Stage Now_1 Congratulations! Congratulations! You''ve finally reached the Late Golden Core Stage. Fairy Eternity clapped her hands with a wide smile on her face. The speed of your cultivation is quite decent, just a bit slower than mine. I presume you''re about as fast as Immortal Jiuchong and Qilin Immortal. Although the speed of cultivation isn''t the most crucial factor for achieving immortality, it embodies one''s potential to become an immortal. Seeing you so diligently cultivating makes me think of Immortal Jiuchong and others who are constantly in a rush, savoring every minute and second like their buttocks were on fire. They''re indeed diligent. Lu Yang nodded. Competition was fierce in ancient times. If you were slower, you were behind in all aspects. Immortal Jiuchong and others'' fervent cultivation was simply a reflection of the intense competition of that era. On the contrary, now, although it is said that a great era is coming and talents are emerging with the spirit of ancient times, the zeal for cultivation is not as intense as in ancient times. People like Meng Jingzhou who are idling their days away, doing tasks outside, wasting time and delaying cultivation are despised. Sadly, no matter how diligent they are, their cultivation speed is not as fast as mine. They get defeated by me in cross-realm battles every time. Having said that, each time they escaped, their speed improved a bit. There were several instances when I almost didn''t manage to keep up. Lu Yang thought to himself that Immortal Jiuchong and the others were striving every minute and second, probably because they wanted to catch up with you and bear fewer beatings. According to my current cultivation speed, I will reach the Nascent Soul Stage in half a year at most, said Lu Yang. Since start, he never encountered a bottleneck. Sword Spirit Root cultivation method suggests, be like a bamboo breaking through, soaring high, able to break through any obstruction and bottleneck. Actually, you can already be considered at the Nascent Soul Stage, said Fairy Eternity nonchalantly. Why? What is the symbol of advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage? In Dantian, cultivate a primordial spirit, manifest a baby. This is the definition for the Nascent Soul Stage in the cultivation world and Lu Yang had already memorized it. Eldest Senior Sister had filled her abdomen with golden cores, chose a golden core to break it to reach the Nascent Stage, while the rest remained in the Golden Core stage. Based on the realm indicator, Eldest Senior Sister at that time was in the Nascent Soul Stage, not in the Golden Core Stage. Exactly! Now, I''m in the primordial spirit state. As long as I stay in your Dantian, aren''t you in the Nascent Soul Stage? Besides, you are capable of challenging realms above yours as soon as you leave the Seek Dao Sect. You have the true strength of the Nascent Soul Stage. You have the mark of the Nascent Soul Stage and also the power of the Nascent Soul Stage. If you''re not in the Nascent Soul Stage, then who is? Lu Yang: I don''t have a problem with that, but I''m afraid other Nascent Soul Stage cultivators might not agree. You don''t believe me. When the ancient ancestors explored the cultivation realms, this was indeed the initial Nascent Soul Stage. When the ancient ancestors explored to the Golden Core Stage and couldn''t find a way out, then one of them refined the primordial spirit of a Demon Beast into his Dantian and gained unparalleled power, sufficient to crush all of the Golden Core Stage. The ancient ancestors named this stage as the Nascent Soul Stage. But this kind of Nascent Soul Stage also came with a price. The lifespan was too short and the demon beast''s primordial spirit was not compatible with the human body, making it easy to perish. Gradually, some people broke their golden cores and found a small person coming out of the golden core. This little person is one''s own primordial spirit. In this way, there came the current cultivation method of the Nascent Soul Stage. As initially, the Golden Core Stage was replaced by Demon Core, during the exploration of the Nascent Soul Stage, the human race also relied on the power of the Demon Race. The method of replacing the Golden Core with the Demon Core still exists today. In the cultivation world, this kind of Golden Core Stage is called Pseudo Pill Stage. So that''s how it is. Lu Yang suddenly understood. The fairy had finally narrated, although not useful now, indeed was an authentic ancient secret story. Suddenly, Lu Yang faintly heard fighting noises coming from a distance. This directionis towards the Sect''s gate? Lu Yang was surprised. Why would there be fighting at the gate? Is someone attacking the Seek Dao Sect? Only such blatant attacks were possible for the Imperial Teacher to perform. Let''s go and check it out, suggested Fairy Eternity excitedly. There were exciting things happening. As Lu Yang descended the mountain, he ran into Meng Jingzhou, who was also heading to investigate the situation. What''s going on? I don''t know. I''m just there to check it out, replied Meng Jingzhou. Together? Alright. The sound of the battle was intense. Along with the two of them, many Senior Brothers and Sisters were heading towards the gate to check the situation. There was a sea of people. The closer to the sect gate, the more intense the fighting noises became. Upon reaching the gate, they found several Unification stage cultivators battling in the sky. They were ruthless and aggressive with no unnecessary movements, perfectly showcasing the grandeur of the Unification stage. Lu Yang recognized one of the Unification stage cultivators, Daoist Buyu. Hey, hey, hey, what''s going on here? I just came back to the sect, was it necessary for my enemies to ambush me right at the gate? Daoist Buyu yelled as he continually rolled and dodged. Although he looked harried, his movements were agile and none of the attacks hit their mark. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who has the time to ambush you here? You delivered yourself into our hands! the other Unification cultivators replied in unison, coordinating their attacks and not giving Daoist Buyu a single chance to breathe. Gale blast! A hurricane swept across, stirring up countless sand and dust. Even the boulders on the ground were blown into the sky. The whirlwind sandstorm roared towards Daoist Buyu. With a sweep of Daoist Buyu''s duster, the sandstorm was cut off. Then why did you all come to the Seek Dao Sect? Well, originally we planned to propose a marriage to your disciple Lu Yang. But since we ran into you at the gate, we thought, before proposing, why not give you a beating first, said one of the Unification stage cultivator. The other Unification cultivators nodded in agreement, that''s what they also thought. Lu Yang understood then. His master had finally returned to the sect and had run into a proposing team. Upon seeing Daoist Buyu, the proposing team was instantly furious and joined forces to attack Daoist Buyu. Well, Lu Yang did not feel like helping his master at all. The other Senior Brothers and Sisters were also watching the fight, none of them showing any signs of helping. Probably because it was rare to see a Unification stage battle, everyone was immersed in the learning atmosphere and had no spare time to act. Tao Yaoye, in particular, was the most focused. This was real Unification stage combat, with harsher moves compared to usual duels, extremely suitable for implementation in Dream Mirage. Tao Yaoye had showcased the usage of Dream Mirage in the celebration activities, receiving many positive reviews. After the celebration ended, with the sect''s support, Tao Yaoye was widely promoting Dream Mirage and had already started on a large scale. Its target group was mortals and low-tier cultivators. Going by various counts, the ticket price was not high, but the total income was much more than Lu Yang''s patent for the Flying Car. Among the younger generation, Meng Jingzhou had the most spirit stones, followed by Tao Yaoye. Lu Yang was only third. Man Gu as the adored treasure of the Barbarian Tribe, had a fair amount of pocket money, enough to rank fourth. Fifth was Li Haoran, but this was temporary. Once he got married to Su Yiren and they had shared property, his wealth ranking would rapidly rise to second. In the end, Daoist Buyu took advantage of an opening in the attack, turned into a sword light, and flew into the sect. The propose team''s Unification cultivators then gave up chasing and left reluctantly. Daoist Buyu was covered in dust and looked extremely embarrassed as he tried to steady his breathing. All he did was pass by the sect''s gate. Who would have thought that there would be enemies waiting there? Master, what kind of grudge do you have with those people? Lu Yang asked curiously. Hard to say. Hard to say? I have too many enemies; I can''t keep track. Chapter 510 Chapter 510: Chapter 509 Daoist Buyu returns to Sect_1 Lu Yang looked anxiously at the Liaison Cultivators flying away, his eyebrows furrowed in worry. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What''s wrong, can''t bear to see them go? Want them to propose? Meng Jingzhou joked. The procession of those seeking Lu Yang''s hand in marriage had been endless since the end of the celebration. Meng Jingzhou had watched this with envy. Now that Lu Yang was eagerly watching the marriage proposition team fly away, Meng Jingzhou could barely suppress his laughter. Lu Yang slowly shook his head, revealing his concern. I worry that if they find out they can meet Master by proposing to me, there''ll be even more suitors. Meng Jingzhou: So that''s what you get for asking an extra question! The fact that a Liaison Cultivator could forget what they had done to offend someone was quite telling. Lu Yang suspected that given his Master''s propensity for making enemies, it wouldn''t be surprising if one day he received news of his Master''s sudden death out in the world. To prevent such a mishap, Lu Yang kindly suggested: Master, have you ever considered writing a will in advance? I fear you may not have time to do so when you''re about to die. Daoist Buyu gave his little disciple a deep look, sensing a certain level of similarity to his second disciple who had refined Yin and Yang Golden Cores. Have you met your Second Senior Brother yet? Second Senior Brother? No. Isn''t he in the Golden Buddha Kingdom? Lu Yang was confused as to why his Master was asking this question. Never mind then. Many disciples had come to spectate Daoist Buyu. He had been forced into seclusion for ten years, never appearing in public. Upon Lu Yang''s deceptive persuasion, Eldest Senior Sister Attacked Daoist Buyu and compelled him to travel the world to promote Seek Dao Sect through storytelling. Since then, Buyu had never returned to the sect. The disciples of the previous two generations had only heard of such a sect leader but had never met him. Even among Lu Yang''s peers, only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had met Daoist Buyu. Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, and Li Haoran hadn''t. I heard the Sect Leader''s back. Let me have a look, let me have a look? Isn''t the Sect Leader Yun Zhi? Finally, I get to see the real Sect Leader. When I''m out on missions and people learn I''m from the Seek Dao Sect, they''ll always ask me if I''m Daoist Buyu''s disciple first before letting me in. You guys haven''t seen the Sect Leader? Have you? Yes. We''re from the same generation. Where did you see him? On the wanted poster. The disciples pushed and shoved to get a glimpse of what the living, breathing Daoist Buyu looked like. If outsiders witnessed this scene, they''ll easily mistake it for the disciples expressing their fondness for Daoist Buyu. Junior Brother, you''re back. The Grand Elder arrived late, or rather, only showed up after the dust had settled. Lu Yang was able to arrive at the scene first. Surely, the Grand Elder couldn''t be slower than Lu Yang? The Grand Elder knew the Liaison Cultivators who had attacked Daoist Buyu. When they were inexperienced in finding burial sites, they accidentally dug up the ancestral tombs of others. When the owners sensed the disturbance and thought tomb robbers had struck, they came to investigate. It was already too late for Daoist Buyu and the Grand Elder to escape, so they hid in the coffin and spent the night with the spirit of the old ancestor. Once the incident was discovered, the owners searched everywhere for Daoist Buyu. Since they were in the wrong, the Grand Elder didn''t intervene. It was only fair that Daoist Buyu took the beating. The other elders held back for the same reasons. The Liaison Cultivators who had attacked Daoist Buyu were numerous and were all individuals Daoist Buyu and the elders had offended together. It wasn''t appropriate for them to intervene. Passing by the sect, so I thought I''d visit. Daoist Buyu felt nostalgic. It had been a year since he last visited, and the position of the Acting Sect Master had already changed hands four times. First Yun Zhi was Acting Sect Master, then Lu Yang took over for three days, followed by Yun Zhi again. Lu Yang then resumed the role for two months, and now it was Yun Zhi''s turn again as Acting Sect Master. The frequent change in the Acting Sect Master showed how chaotic the sect management was. I thought you had made more enemies and were returning to the sect to seek sanctuary. Daoist Buyu didn''t like this remark. What are you talking about? When have I ever shirked responsibility and escaped danger? The Grand Elder''s face darkened as he spoke, What about the time when you impersonated a woman and wrote love letters to Fourth Elder? He was delirious day and night, giggling like a madman. After the truth was out, you stuffed the unfinished letter into my bedside drawer. What was that about? In his youth, the Fourth Elder had a pen pal named Ye Qianqian. They had never met and only communicated through letters. In her letters, Ye Qianqian claimed to have witnessed Fourth Elder''s heroic feats of slaying Demon Cultivators and expressed admiration. This led to their correspondence. As Fourth Elder found Ye Qianqian''s words pleasing and her handwriting beautiful, and faintly sensed her admiration for him, he was hooked pretty quickly. When Ye Qianqian claimed her hometown was hit by a flood, destroying all their crops, the Fourth Elder promptly sent her spirit stones along with his letter. Unfortunately, even the most meticulous plans suffer setbacks. One day, the truth was out. Fourth Elder found out ''Ye Qianqian'' was impersonated by one of his fellow disciples and angrily searched each disciple''s room. Seeing the situation deteriorate, Daoist Buyu stuffed the unfinished letter into the Grand Elder''s bedside drawer. As expected, the Fourth Elder ended up confronting the Grand Elder. The truth that it was Daoist Buyu''s doing only surfaced after their conflict. Fourth Elder, as a Confucian Cultivator, adheres to the way of a gentleman. He is stiff and rigid and has a dull mind. He can be easily deceived by women when he is out. It''s better that he is duped by me first rather than some stranger no, it would make him more cautious.That was how Daoist Buyu justified his actions before the beating. The Grand Elder shivered at the recollection. Scholars could indeed be ruthless when they chose to be. Since you''re back, let''s have a meeting. There''s something to discuss. The Grand Elder called everyone over: Yun Zhi, the eight Elders, Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, Li Haoran, and Qin Yanyan. Eldest Senior Sister was also at the sect. She watched her Master get beaten up without lifting a finger to help. Eldest Senior Sister had a valid reasonCI''m not a Liaison Cultivator. I can''t defeat them. It was clear that Eldest Senior Sister genuinely had no desire to intervene. With all Heaven''s Court members present, they looked at each other, their minds heavy, remaining silent. The atmosphere was tense. The truth was, with the Sixth Elder present, everyone felt uncomfortable speaking. After listening to the Grand Elder''s report via Spiritual Sense, even Daoist Buyu, infamous for his deceptions, was taken aback. So, the recent uproar about Heaven''s Court is you guys? It''s us, the Grand Elder corrected sternly. Forget that you guys didn''t get my approval before pulling me into Heaven''s Court to be a Heavenly King Protector. But why, based on the fact that I modified the ''Big and Small Ruyi'' magic skill, did you name me the Growth Heavenly King?! Uncle Ba spread his hands in rationalization. You weren''t here. We had no other choice. Besides, in our Heaven''s Court, we value democracy. The title we gave you has been unanimously approved by everyone excluding you. Daoist Buyu was outraged, his veins popping. Democracy my ass. Who''s the Master? Is it Eldest Senior Sister or you? I demand justice! Your senior disciple. The name Growth Heavenly King is quite good. Chapter 511 – 510 Self Chapter 511: Chapter 510 Self-taught_1 Daoist Buyu sighed, truly proud of his good disciple, Lu Yang. Without guidance, Lu Yang managed to concoct something as elaborate as the Heaven''s Court. Back when he himself was in the Golden Core Stage, he merely fooled other Golden Core Stage cultivators, but Lu Yang at his Golden Core Stage was already tricking not just the transcendent grandmasters from the Transcendence Tribulation Stage and the Three Great Demon Sects, but also low-level cultivators and the common people, impressing with his ability to deceive those above and below him. Originally, he had intended to teach Lu Yang his deceptive tricks behind Yun Zhi''s back. Now it seemed unnecessary. As a master, unable to pass on your most prized knowledge C he wasn''t sure if this was fortune or misfortune. As the Heavenly King''s Protector, I should contribute to our Sect. I can help publicize our teachings in the outside world, Daoist Buyu proposed responsibly, eager to utilize his skills. You cannot. The Fourth Elder rejected Daoist Buyu''s suggestion. You are infamous throughout the cultivation world, notorious, like a rat crossing the street, everyone is up for knocking you down. Common people and middling or low-level cultivators may not understand your circumstances, however, which high-level cultivator doesn''t know you? If you were to promote our sect in the outside world, your main targets would be common people and middle or low-level cultivators. However, the prime objective of Heaven''s Court is to deceive our hidden enemies, who are all high-level cultivators. With you taking the lead in the publicity, it would in fact lower our credibility. Daoist Buyu: Just taking analysis into account, without bringing in any strong, personal opinions, he had to admit that the fourth elder had a point. Eighth Elder added, In my opinion, Heaven''s Court should avoid public activities for the moment. Making frequent public appearances gives the vibe of putting on a play. Keeping a low profile while allowing our enemies to speculate based on limited information about the power of Heaven''s Court is a better strategy. The less information they have, the wider their scope for imagination. Moreover, the strength of Heaven''s Court is there for all those who care to see. Even if we don''t act, others will interpret it as us plotting something in secret. It is the enemies who should be anxious. As Buyu''s primary mentor, Eighth Elder had his unique theories in the art of deception. While listening to the elders'' discussion, Lu Yang held back Fairy Eternity''s burgeoning ambitions within his spiritual space. Hey, hey. Your master is back. You should hurry and ask him to pass the Sect Leader position to me! Fairy Eternity banged at the edge of the bed, excitedly urging Lu Yang to reveal his ambitions, to seize power. Fairy, it''s not that simple. What''s so difficult about it? I see your master isn''t really interested in being Sect Leader anyway. The problem isn''t with my master, it''s with Eldest Senior Sister. She has held power in the Sect for eleven years. She is obsessed with power and unwilling to hand it over easily. Letting you act as the interim Sect Leader twice previously was merely her wishing to take a break. Even if my master does not want to be the Sect Leader, the next most likely candidate is Eldest Senior Sister. Then what do we do? As long as you, Fairy, can defeat Eldest Senior Sister, we can have the position of Sect Leader if we want it! Lu Yang had to stop her. He was worried that if he dared to claim to be the Sect Leader, his master might truly pass the position to him. Fairy Eternity nodded, thinking that what Lu Yang said made sense: There''s no rush to be in a position as the Sect Leader. I''m not afraid of Miss Yun, I just think she''s doing quite well as the current Sect Leader. I''ll wait until I''ve returned to my peak condition, then strive for the position of Sect Leader! Fairy, you are insightful, patient and hardworking. I am sure you are destined to show your talents in the Seek Dao Sect. That''s what I think too. The temporary meeting of Heaven''s Court ended fairly quickly. In reality, there wasn''t much to discuss. The main purpose was to inform Daoist Buyu, who was a member of Heaven''s Court but unaware of it. After the meeting ended, Daoist Buyu called Lu Yang to one side. Xiao Yang, stay back a moment. Master, what''s the matter? Daoist Buyu cradled his whisk in his arm, stroking his white beard as he slowly said, Nothing major, I just realized that since you became my disciple, I have never truly taught you anything. Now seems a good opportunity to teach you a bit about understanding Swordsmanship. Lu Yang was thrilled; there weren''t many in the Sect who were proficient at the art of the sword. Lu Yang''s sword techniques were merely basic ones, relying on his innate talent for understanding the essence of swordsmanship. Two years after becoming a disciple, and both being Sword Spirit Root, it''s only now that the lessons have begun. Take out your sword, let me see. Lu Yang drew out the Green Peak Sword and the Dark Moon Sword. You keep your swords in your Identity Jade? Is there a problem with that? Lu Yang was confused. He saw other mystic swordsmen do the same thing. Could it be that a swordsman should be keeping his weapon close at all time, giving it meticulous care, so that he will be able to wield it more comfortably in battle? There is a big problem. When I was your age, I often fell victim to ambushes. In order to cope with these unexpected attacks, I carried my sword with me at all times. You keep it in your Identity Jade. What will you do when you encounter danger? Won''t your reaction be slow? Was the security in Great Xia this bad when you were young? Lu Yang was startled. Since the start of his journey, he had never experienced an ambush. It was inconceivable that Great Xia had such disorder two thousand years ago. Although others say that the security in the Great Xia two thousand years ago was as good as it is now, based on my own experience, it was chaotic back then! Then, did you report it to the government when you were ambushed? The matter was too complex, I usually did not report it. Lu Yang understood. The political system truly was dark. How complex exactly? Mainly because I was the one who launched the first ambush. If the matter was taken to the government officials, neither of us would benefit. Lu Yang: Daoist Buyu drew both swords slightly out of their scabbards, just exposing a part. The shimmering edge of the sword was reflected in his eyes. Daoist Buyu couldn''t stop lavishing praise on both swords, Excellent swords. One of them was given to you by Xiao Zhi, and she even applied a seal on it. The other one was carefully forged by Old Five. His own whisk was also forged by the Fifth Elder; it seemed like an ordinary whisk, but it contained countless Sword Qi, making it an unexpected weapon. Daoist Buyu reluctantly handed the swords back to Lu Yang. Xiao Zhi was biased, he had asked her for the Green Peak Sword many times, but she never agreed. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Show me your sword techniques, let''s see how far you''ve come. Yes. The sword handle aligned with his chest, Sword Qi spiraled on the blade, like a coiled flood dragon, full of vigor. Lu Yang shouted, giving his wrist a shake, the sword was like a startled goose, the moves were sharp and unstoppable. The Breaking Tactic, Dotting Tactic, Lifting Tactic Basic sword tactics in Lu Yang''s hands seemed alive, combined like a cohesive line, the movements were smooth without a flaw. Daoist Buyu: Is this what self-learning can achieve? He felt that even if he personally instructed, the result wouldn''t be much better. Lu Yang sheathed his sword, the Green Peak Sword vertically behind his back, and he gave a slight bow to Daoist Buyu. Master, do you think there''s anything about my sword techniques that needs to be improved? Lu Yang was quite nervous in his heart; he acquired all his sword techniques through self-study. Although he felt confident, his master might see a great deal of flaws in it. Daoist Buyu pondered for a while before saying meaningfully, Next time when you display your sword techniques, remember to leave a few flaws for me to point out. Chapter 512 – 511: Sword Opens Heavens Gate and Human Chapter 512: Chapter 511: Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate and Human-Sword Unity_1 As a talent who practices both swordsmanship and magic skills, there is no doubt about Lu Yang''s innate abilities. In terms of magical talent, he is on par with Yun Zhi. As for his talent in swordsmanship, it faintly has the potential to surpass Daoist Buyu. I originally intended to teach you how to correctly execute basic sword moves, but it seems that there''s no need now. Basic sword moves are the foundation of swordsmanship, and even a slight deviation in angle can lead to a noticeable change in power. The sword techniques that I''ve mastered require a high cultivation level, and I can''t teach you yet. The technique ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'' requires a colossal reserve of spiritual essence. Your spiritual essence reserve is exceptional even during the Golden Core Stage, and there are only a few in the Nascent Soul Stage who can match your level. However, you are still some way off from being able to use ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand.'' Once you reach the Nascent Soul Stage, I will be able to pass on ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'' to you. ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'' is a move that can be executed at the Divinity Transformation Stage. With one swing of the sword, myriad ethereal blades follow, like an army that eclipses the sky, a move every swordsman yearns to master. Considering Lu Yang''s talent in swordsmanship and his immense spiritual essence reserve, he should be able to execute it at the Nascent Soul Stage. You don''t need me to teach you how to wield a sword while flying. It''s too early for you to learn ''Victory without a Sword''; it''s easy to go astray. And besides, you have the Green Peak Sword, so how can having no sword be better than having one? The initial requirement for ''All Swords Return to the Source'' is the Divinity Transformation Stage, which you''re far from reaching. As for my signature move ''Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate,'' it''s even more difficult. Don''t even think about executing it without reaching the Unification Stage. Daoist Buyu listed various sword moves, none of which were very suitable for Lu Yang to learn. Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate? Did you come up with that move yourself, Master? Lu Yang asked, as he had never heard of it before. Daoist Buyu shook his head and sighed, I was forced into it, it''s not something I desired. This was his admission. Lu Yang looked at Daoist Buyu with envy. In fact, there aren''t many sword moves for a swordsman. Moves like unifying the sword and self, ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'' etc. have been passed down from ancient times. Swordsmen stick to the rules and learn these sword moves. The same sword move, based on different understandings and enlightenment of swordsmanship, can have disparate power when executed. Those like Daoist Buyu who have created their own sword moves are rare. The other cultivator who created his own sword move that Lu Yang knows of is the Supreme of the Sword Tower. In the cultivation world, there are quite a lot of swordsmanship styles, such as Falling Rain Swordsmanship, Hundred Flower Swordsmanship, Poxiao Swordsmanship, Untroubled Swordsmanship etc. Some swordsmen aren''t very creative with names, so there are quite a few with the same names. Lu Yang knows of at least four versions of the Untroubled Swordsmanship. Forced by circumstances? When you created this move, Master, you should have been a cultivator at the Unification Stage. There should have been few opponents in the cultivation world. Could it be that Master had too many enemies, who attacked him unawares while he was unprepared? Surrounded by dozens of peers, even Master would have difficulty escaping. With injuries all over his body from the relentless attacks, hanging by a thread, Master had a flash of revelation at the brink of life and death, and understood the move that discerns life and deathCthe Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate. When this sword move was used, even the sky seemed broken! Daoist Buyu stroked his white beard, saying, That was more than a thousand years ago. I got into some trouble then, and your Grandmaster locked me on Sky Gate Mountain for ten years without leaving. You know me, being a worldly cultivator, how could I not go out? But there was nothing I could do. Your Grandmaster''s cultivation level was higher than mine, and he was good at seal techniques. He sealed off the whole mountain. I thought this wouldn''t do. If this were to continue, wouldn''t I be truly staying there for ten years? At that moment, I reached the state of enlightenment, meditated on the spot, transformed my body into a furnace where all my lifetime understanding and insights of swordsmanship were refined, transformed, tempered, and polished. Finally, with a stroke of my sword, I broke the seal of the Sky Gate Mountain! I named this move ''Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate.'' Lu Yang: Master, your process of understanding sword moves doesn''t quite match my imagination? Speaking of swordsmen, before I became an immortal, I did meet one. He was truly formidable, the most invincible cultivator at his stage, a formidable adversary, recalled The Fairy Eternity, who was reminded of a past event when she saw Daoist Buyu mastering the sword moves. Fairy, please tell us more. Upon hearing that it was about one of his own kind, Lu Yang became very interested. It''s rare to hear about ancient swordsmen. That swordsman was called Liu Ningxuan. He was also an exceptional player of the zither, hence hailed as the Zither and Sword Venerable. You know the move ''Unifying the Sword and the Self,'' don''t you? It was created by him, Lu Yang''s eyes widened a bit. ''Unifying the Sword and the Self'' is a famous sword move that can dramatically increase one''s combat power in the shortest time. Everyone says that this move has been passed down from ancient times, but no one knows who created it or where it comes from. Unexpectedly, he got the answer from the Fairy. Liu Ningxuan was quite a fighter. Like all swordsmen, he believed in the sword in his hand. Holding the sword, his entire aura was so different that it was rather intimidating. With the long sword in his hand, piercing space, shattering the void, and slicing time were not beyond him, Fairy Eternity added. Lu Yang gasped. Piercing space, shattering the void, and slicing time all sound so powerful, much beyond his current abilities. Presumably, this senior Liu Ningxuan was also an outstanding figure among the ancient swordsmen, perhaps even the highest-ranking one. Even when confronted with his sword, Fairy Eternity must retreat three times. One would not want to face it head-on. However, he too, was ultimately not a match for me, and was defeated by me. Fairy, you''re amazing. How did this Zither and Sword Venerable lose? That fight was truly dangerous. At that time, our battle was so intense that it shattered heaven and earth, and the constellations were in chaos. Perhaps he felt the threat of life and death from me and was under great pressure, which gave him a deeper understanding of swordsmanship in the dark. He also realized that he couldn''t win with the original moves alone. He had to be innovative. He then pushed the move ''Unifying the Sword and the Self'' to a whole new level, based on the understanding of swordsmanship that he quickly gained during the battle, a level that nobody has ever reached. After he unified the sword and himself, he turned into an Immortal Sword, his power skyrocketed, as if he were capable of creating a world. Lu Yang listened with sparkling eyes, immersed in the cosmic-level battle, and eagerly asked, And then what happened? sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity scratched her head somewhat troubled, Then? There''s no ''then.'' After he turned into a sword, he found that the integration with the sword was too close and he couldn''t change back. Lu Yang: Fairy, did you ever encounter a normal opponent when you became immortal? At this time, Daoist Buyu slapped his forehead as if he had suddenly remembered something, interrupting Lu Yang, who was listening attentively to the fairy''s past glories. I remember now, there''s a move I can teach you. Which one? Unifying the Sword and the Self. This move has been passed down from ancient times and is a signature move for swordsmen. It can instantly unleash incredible power. It''s ideal for overcoming the odds and making a comeback when you''re cornered Thanks, but no need. Lu Yang decisively refused. Daoist Buyu was puzzled. He couldn''t understand why his disciple rejected it so quickly and decisively. Since he wouldn''t learn ''Unifying the Sword and the Self,'' Lu Yang seemed to be unable to learn other sword moves at his current level. Well then, I will teach you how to comprehend the way of the sword. Chapter 513 Chapter 513: Chapter 512: The Purpose of Comprehending Swordsmanship_1 Your sword technique possesses such strength, which implies that you have already entered the preliminary stage of understanding swordsmanship. To comprehend swordsmanship better, you need to understand its essence. Swordsmanship, essentially, is about the profound principles contained within the sword itself. As for what the profound principles contained in the sword are, we''ll talk about that later. Have you ever wondered why your Spirit Root is called the Sword Spirit Root? If there''s a Sword Spirit Root, would there be a Knife Spirit Root, a Gun Spirit Root, or a Staff Spirit Root, better yet, is there a Weapon Spirit Root? Lu Yang shook his head. He had never thought about this. He just felt instinctively connected to the sword, as if born with a natural affinity for it. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sword Spirit Root stems from the mutation of the Golden Spirit Root. The Golden Spirit Root is distinguished by its ability to manage minerals and its extremely strong attack. The Sword Spirit Root, however, forgoes this control over minerals, instead mutating and maximizing its attack potential. The so-called Sword Spirit Root does not mean you naturally have a predisposition for the sword. It refers to your possession of the most powerful form of attack. The best carrier of all weapons is the sword. Only by using the sword can the characteristics of the Spirit Root be brought out to the utmost. Lu Yang voiced his doubts, But when I cast a magic spell, the power seems comparable to when I use the sword. If the Sword Spirit Root could maximize its attack power to the extreme, then Swordsmanship should be the most powerful. Seeing Lu Yang''s puzzled expression, Daoist Buyu contemplated for a moment, That proves an old saying. Which old saying? Geniuses don''t play by the rules. Experiences are summarized by predecessors, but there are things that even predecessors have never seen, such as someone like you. Even the claim that the Sword Spirit Root is the strongest is not necessarily true. Look at the Four Immortals of the Ancients. Who among them used a sword? If the Sword Spirit Root is the strongest, then why hasn''t anyone become an immortal with it? In his heart, Lu Yang thought there might be a potential immortal. It''s someone who integrates with his sword so well that he accidentally kills himself on the path to becoming an immortal. Being referred to by the Fairy Eternity as a rival during the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, shows how formidable the adversary was. The last one to be called a rival by the Fairy was the once-in-lifetime genius who had refined the Verbal Spell into a passive skill. Moreover, it''s not like there haven''t been immortals who used swords. The Qilin Immortal frequently used a sword, and Lu Yang''s Dark Moon Sword was a remake of the Qilin Immortal''s blade. When seeking the enlightenment of swordsmanship, you must have a definite objective. Xiao Yang, may I ask, why are you seeking the knowledge of swordsmanship? When asked this question, Lu Yang remained silent for a long time. Since he began his journey of cultivation and started using the sword, he had never thought of what his purpose was. He was simply drifting with the current, practicing aimlessly. He slowly closed his eyes, immersing himself in a sea of memories, recalling what had happened since he began practising: When he first joined the Sect, he made numerous friends. Although they frequently played pranks on each other, it was nothing more than a bit of harmless fun amongst friends. Whenever he faced problems, his Senior Brothers and Sisters were always willing to lend him a hand by solving his doubts and guiding him. His Eldest Senior Sister would teach him, laying a solid foundation for him to build on. His Mentor was not very talkative, but Lu Yang could feel her deep concern for him With his eyes wide open, Lu Yang stared firmly into Daoist Buyu''s eyes. His gaze was resolute as he voiced the answer deep in his heart. The lesson of swordsmanship is for protection! He wants to protect everything that is beautiful! Daoist Buyu struck Lu Yang on the head. To protect what exactly? Who needs your protection? Is it your mentor or Xiao Yun? Lu Yang: Upon reflection, he realized there was some truth to it. Each and every one of his friends, like Meng Jingzhou, possessed unmatched talents. His Senior Brothers and Sisters were even more skilled than him. Every time they went out, it was his Senior Brothers and Sisters who dominated the scene, and his Mentor was altogether on another level. As for his own mentor, his enemies were far from being someone he could handle. Does she not need protection? Stop having these fanciful thoughts all day. The sword is the most powerful weapon. The purpose of learning swordsmanship is naturally to seek the ultimate attack! Lu Yang nodded sagely, accepting his misinterpretation. Sword practice should be pure. The more pure the pursuit is, the better the understanding of swordsmanship will be! As the saying goes, ''One sword breaks all.'' This speaks directly to the manner of comprehension! And the ''Break'' technique that you constantly use, you ever wonder why it''s the most powerful among the other techniques? Isn''t it because ''Break'' represents the pursuit of the sword? Remembering his path towards understanding swordsmanship, Lu Yang realized it to be true. Previously, whenever he sought to understand swordsmanship, he ignored everything else, focusing solely on how to become more powerful through swordsmanship. Surprisingly, this coincided perfectly with the best way to comprehend swordsmanship. Although it seems like an accident, Lu Yang had been somewhat prepared. This could be evidenced in Fairy Eternity''s reaction. When he was learning about swordsmanship, Fairy Eternity did not point out any mistakes or suggest corrections, which means his approach was correct. What Lu Yang didn''t know was that while he was fully engaged in his class, Fairy Eternity was wholeheartedly following along in his Spiritual Space, nodding frequently and learning a great deal. So that''s what swordsmanship is about. Fairy Eternity realized, having seen very few sword cultivators in the Ancient Era apart from the Zither and Sword Venerable. Fairy Eternity thought it was a really good thing that she had a golden finger. Not all who revive have such luck. Since her revival, part of her work and lots of her leisure time have been spent immersing in a variety of interesting happenings in the Cultivation World along with the golden finger. Not only did the golden finger help her to accomplish tasks, but she also benefited when it came across opportunities. It''s a win-win situation. With his mentor''s guidance, Lu Yang finally grasped what he had been missing. He used to feel as though his cultivation was hidden behind a veil, but Daoist Buyu had peeled that curtain away. Everything was clear to him now. He crossed his legs, attempting to reflect on swordsmanship as his mentor had taught him. The pursuit of the ultimate attack Noticing the fluctuating aura of Lu Yang''s swordsmanship while he meditated, Daoist Buyu nodded slightly. The ability of his young disciple to grasp the essence of swordsmanship was indeed astounding. Given that, it was time for him to depart. His visit to the Sect was originally just a pit stop on his way home. His path of cultivation lay outside, in the real world. Having imparted the essence of swordsmanship to Lu Yang, his mission was accomplished. With a sweep of his robe, he left the Sect. The moment he stepped out of the Sect, he saw countless lines of suitors blocking the mountain gate. As these proposed suitors saw Daoist Buyu, their mouths twisted into strange, excited smiles. Our informant was accurate; this bastard has indeed returned to the Seek Dao Sect! You, old Buyu thief, have finally shown up! Daoist Buyu''s hair stood on end as a barrage of attacks rained down on him. Bodhi Destiny Palm! A large green palm descended from the sky, larger and heavier than a mountain. Sky Demon Disintegration Technique! A cultivator surrounded by black gas, his aura massively boosted, ready for battle. Disable all Weapons! Creation Qiankun Array! Lethal Thunder! BoomCBoomCBoomC A continuous volley of dazzling attacks, shaking the mountains and making the sky tremble. Daoist Buyu retreated back into the Sect in silence. His journey to practice in the outer world could afford to wait a while longer. Chapter 514 Chapter 514: Chapter 513: The Strategy of Drawing the Tiger away from the Mountain_1 Damn it, Old Buyu ran away so fast! It''s because you guys jumped the gun. I''ve said it before, we should have waited until he was out of the Seek Dao Sect before making a move! You guys were so hasty, attacking once you saw him, if I were him, I would have run too! We couldn''t help it, seeing our enemy made us too excited, we couldn''t hold back. What should we do now? There is a way, but it''s uncertain if it will work. What''s the plan? Don''t forget, we''re part of a matchmaking party Recalling the dense barrage of attacks, Daoist Buyu felt a lingering fear. If they had hit, he wasn''t sure whether he''d have survived with just a severe injury or if he''d have lost his life. The people from the Trade Association are something else too, is this their way of treating customers? They wouldn''t even sell me insurance! Daoist Buyu was quite angry, feeling that the people at the Trade Association were not proper traders. They didn''t want to make money even when he wanted to buy the most expensive insurance. So this is the correct way to comprehend swordsmanship. Coming out of his enlightened state, Lu Yang felt his understanding of swordsmanship had gone up a level. The Young Master Lu, who fought him to a draw three months ago, was no longer his match! He opened his eyes, only to see Eldest Senior Sister bringing a stack of red auspicious envelopes to him. What''s this? These are the betrothal letters from the matchmaking party. They hope to enter the Seek Dao Sect and discuss marriage matters with you in person. Lu Yang casually took an invitation. The source was unmistakably the First Class Sect, White Horse Temple. Am I that popular? If Meng Jingzhou saw this, wouldn''t he be so envious that he''d grind his molars? You being popular is one reason, but the main reason is that they want to enter the sect to find their master. Master hasn''t left yet? Lu Yang was surprised. He had assumed that, given Master''s restless nature, he would have left after finishing his teaching. It''s not right to say he''s restless. As he knew, Master served his jail sentences honestly until his term was up. He was planning to leave, but someone blocked the door. Whether it should be said or not, Lu Yang wasn''t surprised when this happened. On the contrary, he thought it was inevitable. He knew that the whereabouts of his Master had been sold at a sky-high price on the black market and was in a state of ''priceless availability''. Any slight hint of information about the whereabouts would be bought up in the shortest amount of time. This shows the popularity of the Master. Similarly, the news of the Master returning to the sect will naturally spread in the shortest time. The Master''s enemies are in the Unification stage, all of them are so fast it''s scary. If anyone is proficient in space magic skills, they will be quicker. Now, he feels there is nothing wrong in having protection as the goal of swordsmanship comprehension. There is no need to protect others, mainly protecting himself. So what should we do now? Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the stack of betrothal letters, Lu Yang was overwhelmed. These were suitors, and if the Seek Dao Sect were to drive them away, they would be the ones in the wrong. There are two plans. The Eldest Senior Sister put down the invitation, analyzing. One is to respond to them as soon as possible, agree to let them enter the sect, find the master, and then they''ll have achieved their goal. Lu Yang shook his head, this plan definitely wouldn''t work. What about the second plan? Hand the Master over. Lu Yang: The second plan was even worse than the first. Doesn''t the master excel at transformation? Can''t he just transform into someone else to slip away? The Eldest Senior Sister shook her head, rejecting this plan: The White Horse Temple has brought out their temple''s treasure, the Demon-Reflecting Mirror, which can see through all disguises. And even if the disguise isn''t seen through, and the master successfully slips away, they wouldn''t know about this and would still propose marriage to you at the door. Just hand the Master over then. Considering that handing Daoist Buyu over was a risky move, the two first went to the Elixir Cauldron Peak to find the Seventh Elder. Martial Nephew Yun, Senior Brother Lu? Seventh elder was astonished to see the pair arrive, it was unusual for the two to seek him out together. Is something wrong? After all, it then concerned their master, they couldn''t be too straightforward. Lu Yang chose his words carefully: Suppose, I''m saying suppose, there is a very powerful Unification stage cultivator, but he has many enemies, who are also in Unification stage. This Unification stage cultivator has bad luck and is besieged by his enemies, probably about fifty or sixty Unification stage cultivators. Is there an elixir that can help him survive under the siege of these people? Originally, Lu Yang didn''t have much hope, but unexpectedly the Seventh Elder nodded: There is a legend that there was an ancient elixir called Procreation Elixir, Senior Brother Lu, you have seen this pill formula before. As long as the unlucky Unification stage cultivator consumes the Procreation Elixir and gets pregnant, considering the humanitarian aspect, those who want to harm him should not go as far as to kill him. This Unification stage cultivator is a man, are there any other methods? Also, he can wish to be left with a full corpse, and after tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years, the corpse might gain consciousness and effectively resurrect. However, this is just a legend, who knows if the resurrected one would still be him. Is there a more reliable solution? Yes, there is. The Unification stage cultivator you mentioned must have done all sorts of evil deeds. Reporting him to the authorities might get him arrested. Even though he would lose his freedom, at the least he''d be able to stay alive. Lu Yang and the Eldest Senior Sister thought this was a good idea. Oh, you''re here. Daoist Buyu found Lu Yang and the Eldest Senior Sister in the pill refining room, and along the way asked the Seventh Elder for several bottles of top-grade healing elixirs. Just so you know, I''m leaving. Lu Yang was taken aback. He hadn''t made up his mind to betray his master, yet his master was going to leave? Aren''t you afraid of those people at the door? I definitely can''t beat them, but I have other methods. What methods? I asked Big Brother to leave the Seek Dao Sect and cause some commotion in the neighboring state, making them think I''ve left the Seek Dao Sect. They''ll all rush to the neighboring state, and I''ll take the opportunity to leave the sect. Daoist Buyu was laughing proudly. He had been roaming the world for two thousand years, and catching him in broad daylight would be simply dreaming. Things went exactly as Daoist Buyu planned. The Grand Elder, as the oldest of the nine children in the Seek Dao Sect, didn''t make many enemies, at least none were among the suitors. The Grand Elder went to the neighboring state, impersonating Daoist Buyu, and revealed the latest chapter Legends of the Questioning Path Sect Meng Jingzhou Edition. He talked about how Young Master Meng, despite being rich, was self-disciplined, dedicated to cultivation, indifferent to women, and even laid a curse on himself. For a long time, he couldn''t even see women, which was truly admirable. Finding out that Old Buyu was in the neighboring state and considering Old Buyu''s ability to conceal himself, the suitor party was convinced and immediately set off for the neighboring state. Daoist Buyu took this opportunity to safely escape from the Seek Dao Sect. After the Master left, Lu Yang sighed slightly. He had thought of this method too, it could be considered as the safest one, but he was not willing to use it on Master. He always felt that letting Master leave the Seek Dao Sect safely was something he wouldn''t be able to bear on his conscience. A few days later, an unexpected person found Lu Yang. Senior Brother Lu, can you accompany me on a mission? Tao Yaoye invited him with a big smile. Chapter 515 – 514 Chapter 515: Chapter 514 C The Master is Daoist Buyu, Naturally Belongs to Worldly Cultivation. Doing a mission? Lu Yang was clueless, what was the point of asking him to do a mission? Yes, Senior Brother Lu, you are very experienced and often travel in the outside world, so completing Sect missions should be a piece of cake for you. You still remember our first mission, right? It was to catch the Painted Skin Demon. If it wasn''t for you, we would have let the Demon get away. Since that time, I''ve been on a few missions myself. Although they were all successful, the journey was full of twists and turns, and luck played a big part. So, I was thinking, could you join me for this mission? Lu Yang was surprised, The Sect requires every disciple to complete two missions a year. Junior Sister, you''ve already accomplished your goal, right? Also, the Dream Mirage you sell is so popular that even Cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage can''t compete with your wealth. You don''t need contribution points, why do you have to go out on a mission? Tao Yaoye gave a hearty laugh. Of course, it''s to slay demons and eradicate evil. As disciples of the Righteous Path, don''t we have a responsibility to rectify the world''s injustices? Indeed. So, Senior Brother, will you join me? Tao Yaoye asked, her hands behind her back, bending over slightly, looking at Lu Yang expectantly. Lu Yang contemplated. In the past three months, he had been concentrating on advancing to the late stage of Golden Core Cultivation. He had turned down Meng Jingzhou''s invitations several times. If he agreed to accompany Junior Sister Tao now, wouldn''t he be accused of favoring love over friendship? Let''s go. As a disciple of Daoist Buyu, a Worldly Cultivator, Lu Yang naturally followed the same path. For Worldly Cultivators, it''s not advisable to always focus on cultivation. It''s quite normal to gain worldly experience through missions outside the Sect. Great. Tao Yaoye was visibly elated. Wait a moment, let me ask Old Meng if he wants to join. Tao Yaoye, having anticipated this, said with a smile, I already asked Senior Brother Meng, he''s currently in closed-door cultivation and cannot spare the time. Oh, I see. Then let''s go. Lu Yang felt a tad disappointed for he had been looking forward to the journey by carriage. Luckily, Daoist Buyu had schemingly ridden the Sect of the matchmaking crowd. Otherwise, as soon as Lu Yang stepped out, a group of Great Powers of the Unification Stage would be all over him, recommending their disciples, daughters, granddaughters On the flying boat, Lu Yang inquired about their mission. The mission originated from Mr. Song''s household in Yuanhe County, Qingshui County, Yunzhou. His house possesses a mysterious painting that emits strange sounds at midnight daily. Several passing cultivators visited Mr. Song''s house but none could solve the mystery of the painting. The last Cultivator suggested that the painting was beyond an ordinary cultivator''s ability and recommended Mr. Song to seek help from the Immortal Sect. I see. The flying boat docked at Qingshui County. The two rented horses and set off for Yuanhe County. Upon reaching Yuanhe County, they patted the horses, and the two creatures ran off back to their owner. Shall we head over to Mr. Song''s residence? Lu Yang shook his head, There''s no rush. Let''s first gather some information about Mr. Song and his family here. Alright. Tao Yaoye today was vastly different from when she first joined the sect. Although her beauty was undeniable back then, she still had a youthful innocence about her. But now, at eighteen, she was splendid and mischievous, garnering a lot of attention on the way. Both had remarkable demeanors, which made people wary of them, thus there was no harassment towards Tao Yaoye. Boss, two bowls of wonton soup, please. Make mine extra vinegary. Lu Yang picked out a wonton stall. Alright. Two bowls of wonton soup were served. Tao Yaoye tasted it and commented softly, Brother, the taste of this stall is so-so. So-so is a compliment, we''re close to dinner time, but hardly anyone is here eating wontons, it gives you an idea of how average the taste is. Why are we eating here then? The business is slow, the boss would be willing to chat with usBoss, how long have you been running this stall? It has been nearly thirty years. I am not bragging when I say that everyone in Yuanhe County knows of my wonton stall. Seeing you both like this, you''re not from around here, are you? We are healers from the neighboring Panlong County. Someone at the Song Family is sick, and they asked us to come have a look. We''ve just arrived, and haven''t found our way to Mr. Song''s house yet. Oh, you''re going to find Mr. Song. It''s not far from here. You walk straight from here, take a turn at the intersection, and you''ll be there after one more left turn. Lu Yang, of course, knew that the Song Residence was nearby, that''s why he specifically found a wonton stall near their house. Lu Yang lowered his head and quietly ate his wontons, slurped a spoonful of soup, it was really sour. As Lu Yang didn''t say anything, the wonton stall owner attempted to strike up a conversation. Healer, who''s sick in the Song''s family? Is it Mr. Song himself? The fact that they had called in a healer from a nearby county indicated a severe ailment. It was the perfect mundane talk for the neighborhood. I really can''t say. Lu Yang replied with a shake of his head. Then, as if something just occurred to him, he casually asked, Are you familiar with the Song family? The Song family only came into prominence in the past twenty years, mainly due to Mr. Song. He is quite a character. When he was young, he became a scholar but later failed to achieve any fame. During his middle age, he lost his wife and son and lived in desolation and sorrow. Then one day, he suddenly came to his senses and started to do business. I don''t know how he did it, but his wealth was growing day by day. He looked more energetic, followed by his remarriage and the birth of three sons and a daughter. Mr. Song tends to be a good person. He has built two schools and donated many books. After listening, Tao Yaoye nodded, by all accounts, Mr. Song appeared to be a good person. The only mystery was how he became successful in his business. However, this had nothing to do with their mission. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hey, isn''t that Senior Brother Lu? A slightly surprised and joyous voice sounded, soft and soothing like velvet. Lu Yang turned and was surprised to see the speaker, Junior Sister Lan Ting? From afar, Lan Ting had already spotted a familiar figure at the wonton stall. She didn''t dare to confirm it was Lu Yang until she got closer. On seeing Lan Ting approaching, Tao Yaoye quickly stood up, positioned herself between them and warmly greeted her, Junior Sister Lan, what brings you here? Lan Ting flashed a resplendent smile, Oh, it''s Junior Sister Tao, I only saw Senior Brother Lu and didn''t spot you earlier. I apologize. As a cultivator, you should always be aware of your surroundings. It seems like Junior Sister Lan''s cultivation skills still have room for improvement. Junior Sister Tao, your words are off the mark. Cultivators are skilled observers to protect themselves from danger. Would there be any danger in this place? A big grin lit up Lan Ting''s face as she continued, Besides, with Senior Brother Lu around, there wouldn''t be any danger. Junior Sister Tao, it seems like you''re underestimating Senior Brother Lu. Lu Yang, hearing the exchange between the two women, felt that he should say something. Boss, can I have another bowl of wonton soup, please? Chapter 516 Chapter 516: Chapter 515: The Fairy of Eternity is Still More Experienced_1 One bowl for each person. The third bowl of wontons was ready, and Lu Yang pushed it happily towards Lan Ting. Lan Ting glanced at Tao Yaoye unintentionally and sat down gracefully as if showing off her elegant manners. Then she gently picked up a wonton with her chopsticks. Since Senior Brother Lu chose this place, it naturally had its unique characteristics but the wontons were really unappetising. Lan Ting stared at the bowl of wontons in surprise. These were the worst wontons she had ever eaten. In fact, the quality of the wontons was mediocre at best, not the worst she had experienced, but Lan Ting had been raised in an influential family, always enjoying delicacies. Even after joining the Laurel Fairy Palace, although her diet had become healthier, the food was still the best in the Cultivation World. She naturally found the mediocre wontons from the secular world hard to swallow. The stall owner was pleased to see Lu Yang ordering another bowl of wontons. Everyone in the Yuanhe County knew the wontons were awful, they always ended up swindling strangers. He had been selling wontons for nearly thirty years, and the majority of his customers were outsiders. Lu Yang was lucky; there was a lot of vinegar in his bowl, masking the taste of the wontons. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No matter what, since they ordered wontons, they had to eat them. The three of them finished their bowls of wontons. Lu Yang wiped his mouth and remembered he hadn''t discussed the main issue yet. Speaking of which, I haven''t had a chance to ask Junior Sister Lan why you are here. Were you on a mission, too? Yes, a man named Mr. Song asked the Laurel Fairy Palace for help. He said his family had a strange painting. It wouldn''t burn, couldn''t be thrown away or torn up and would make eerie noises at night. It''s very dangerous. Tao Yaoye chimed in, Senior Brother Lu and I are assigned the same mission. Senior Brother Lu was worried I wouldn''t be able to do it alone, so he came with me. Lu Yang felt a little confused, Junior Sister Tao''s words weren''t wrong, but something felt strange. It seems Mr. Song requested help from both of our sects. This was a common occurrence; those seeking help weren''t sure which sect was reliable. They would tend to issue requests to several sects, and so disciples from the Five Great Immortal Sects often wound up with the same task. For instance, Daoist Buyu and Luo Hongxia had once been assigned the same task when they were younger. Lan Ting had heard from their master that those two were assigned to expel ghosts. They stayed at an inn for three days but couldn''t find the ghost anywhere. Eventually, they found it under Daoist Buyu''s bed. When Daoist Buyu was sleeping, the ghost would watch him from beneath the bedframe. Then, Daoist Buyu insisted that the ghost should pay half of the room''s cost for the three days. The ghost countered by citing Great Xia''s laws, arguing that since, legally speaking, it wasn''t a living being, it didn''t have to pay for the room. Daoist Buyu cited the laws of Great Xia in return, arguing that ghosts don''t have human rights and cultivators are allowed to kill them on sight. The ghost obediently split the cost of the room and was captured and taken into custody. Senior Brother Lu, Junior Sister Tao, have you two investigated Mr. Song''s situation? Tao Yaoye recounted the results of their investigation, These are the results of our joint investigation. Senior Brother Lu is amazing. He managed to investigate so much just after arriving at Yuanhe County. I''m sure Junior Sister Tao also contributed a lot. I have arrived three days earlier than Senior Brother Lu, but I only investigated a little bit more. It''s a pity I was alone. If Senior Brother Lu were here to help, we would certainly have been able to investigate more. Tao Yaoye, appearing to miss Lan Ting''s insinuations, asked calmly, What have you found out, Junior Sister Lan? Mr. Song''s troubles began twenty years ago. Actually, his family was almost destitute at that time, with little money remaining. He staked everything he had left on business ventures, which all ended in failure. He lost everything. Some people saw him walking towards a mountain, and it seemed like he sought death. Surprisingly, half a day later, Mr. Song came down from the mountain, his expression clearer than before, carrying a painting. You know the rest. Mr. Song suddenly demonstrated outstanding business acumen, and wealth came pouring in. His family was happy and fulfilled. Lan Ting glanced at Tao Yaoye with pride C how about that? This crucial piece of information had yet to be discovered by them. After hearing Lan Ting''s explanation, Tao Yaoye affectionately took Lan Ting''s hand, Junior Sister Lan, you''re so smart, managing to discover so much all on your own! It looks like you''re doing great by yourself. With a broad smile on her face, Lan Ting linked arms with Tao Yaoye in a friendly manner, Oh, please, it''s no big deal. It''s always better to have more people, strength is in numbers after all. It''s a pity Senior Brother Lu came with you. If he had come with me, we would''ve completed the mission by now. So you think you''re better than me? Junior Sister Tao, please don''t twist my words. After all, I came three days earlier. If Senior Brother Lu had also come three days earlier with me, given his abilities, wouldn''t we have completed the mission? That''s true. With Senior Brother Lu''s abilities, he could complete the mission by himself. The two women strolled arm in arm with the radiant smiles of reunited friends, as close to each other as real sisters. Lu Yang didn''t pay any attention to the conversation between the two women. He was thinking about the information Lan Ting had gathered: As expected, the problem lies with the painting. Let''s go meet Mr. Song. The trio headed towards Mr. Song''s house. Along the way, Lan Ting kept glancing at Lu Yang. Junior Sister Lan, is there something on my face? Lan Ting chuckled, No, I just think you are very impressive, Senior Brother. You''re so young and already the sect''s next leader. Moreover, you hosted the whole sect''s celebration. As far as I know, this is a first throughout history. Compared to you, I fall far behind. Nonsense. My becoming the acting leader is all down to luck. Lu Yang''s humility was sincere; he had become the acting leader due to his unlucky encounter with Fairy Eternity. Noticing Lan Ting''s disappointment, Lu Yang comforted her, Moreover, you''re very talented, Junior Sister Lan. I watched your fight with Old Meng; you were too nervous, it wasn''t a reflection of your true abilities. Hearing Lu Yang''s encouragement, Lan Ting''s face brightened with a smile, That''s true. I should be more confident. After all, I was representing the Fairy Palace''s Golden Core Stage in that fight. Junior Sister Tao and I hit it off right away. I initially thought we could meet each other on the fighting stage, but unfortunately, that didn''t happen, and I never had a chance to spar. Tao Yaoye spoke softly, Junior Sister Lan, do you enjoy fighting so much? From what I''ve seen, you''re usually gentle and elegant, just like a well-educated lady. Lu Yang felt something was off and asked Fairy Eternity, Fairy, don''t you think Junior Sister Tao and Junior Sister Lan act oddly? Fairy Eternity had been observing the situation in the Spiritual Space for some time and agreed that the girls'' actions and tone were strange. I feel like I''ve seen this before Oh, I remember now! That''s how the geniuses from the Dragon and Phoenix tribes behaved in front of me. Complimenting and praising each other, they exhibited strong unity. They did that because they wanted me to accept them as disciples. So Junior Sister Tao and Junior Sister Lan are behaving like this because Fairy Eternity stated with certainty, They must want you to accept them as disciples too. After all, you demonstrated superior capabilities at the celebration! That makes sense. Chapter 517 Chapter 517: Chapter 516: Murder in the Secret Room_1 Lu Yang and his party successfully arrived at Mr. Song''s residence without much difficulty. Lu Yang politely knocked on the door. The door was answered by a young gentleman with no signs of cultivation; a mortal. He looked pale and had dark circles under his eyes, likely due to a lack of rest. Who might you three be the young gentleman asked, eyeing Lu Yang and his companions apprehensively. We three are disciples of the Immortal Sect, invited here by Mr. Song to resolve an issue regarding a painting. Disciples of the Immortal Sect! The young man''s eyes widened. The Song Family had sought the help of the Immortal Sect without much hope, yet the esteemed Immortal Sect had actually sent someone! I am Lu Yang, and these are my junior sisters, Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang?! The unbeatable Lu Yang of the Golden Core Stage?! Upon hearing Lu Yang''s name, the young man was even more surprised. Although he was just a mortal, he was from a wealthy family and knew a few things about the Cultivation World. Over the past three months, Lu Yang''s name was mentioned more than any other cultivator. Furthermore, the widespread promotion by Daoist Buyu had made Lu Yang''s name incredibly well-known. To the Cultivation World, Lu Yang was known as the top cultivator of the mid-stage Golden Core, but to the young man, he had simply heard that Lu Yang was the top cultivator of the Golden Core Stage. To him, there was little difference between the mid-stage Golden Core and the Golden Core Stage. I am Song Tian. Welcome, esteemed cultivators. Please, come in, said Song Tian, inviting the three of them inside without showing any discourtesy. From Song Tian''s introduction, Lu Yang learned that Mr. Song''s full name was Song Jinju. Song Tian was his eldest son. As Mr. Song was getting on in years, the Song Family''s business was mainly being handled by Song Tian. He had learned about Lu Yang from his friends who practiced cultivation, and was sure that all the stories told in storytelling sessions were true. In addition to Song Tian, Mr. Song also had two other sons and one daughter. The second son was named Song Qing, a scholar. The third son was named Song Qi, a wastrel who did nothing all day, to the frustration of Mr. Song. The young daughter was named Song Lian''er. Lady Song had passed away from illness five years prior. Esteemed cultivators, you must save our Song Family. That painting is eerily strange, a haunting object. I haven''t been able to get a proper night''s sleep. The painting is definitely haunted. We''ve moved house twice, and it somehow always follows us, Song Tian desperately said upon meeting Lu Yang''s party. He had been living in fear for the past few days, but their arrival seemed to alleviate his anxiety. Song Tian invited Lu Yang''s group to take the top seats in the hall and had a maid pour tea for them. He called for the housekeeper to fetch Mr. Song from the study. Song Tian then went off to gather the rest of the family. After these recent events, the Song Family had been living in a state of constant anxiety. The fact that disciples from the Immortal Sect were taking action allowed them to finally rest easy. Lu Yang picked up his tea cup and drained half of the hot tea in one gulp without flinching at the boiling temperature. Hot water was nothing to him, he had used boiling water to bathe before he began his cultivation. Setting down his cup, Lu Yang casually said, There is a strong Yin Energy in the Song Family house. Tao Yaoye nodded, Indeed, and it''s quite dense. There must be a demon creature hiding in the Song Family house. Although this was the case, judging from the concentration of the Yin Energy, it posed no threat to the three of them. The three of them had sharp senses and heard the Song siblings approaching from afar, talking as they walked. Brother, I don''t mean to criticize you, but we''ve already invited so many cultivators to our house. Every one of them left empty-handed. What makes you so sure this time will be different? The speaker was disrespectful, most likely the third son, Song Qi. Third Brother, do not speak nonsense. These guests Brother invited this time are disciples of the Immortal Sect, nearly on par with the imperial court. They are true immortals, and dealing with a mere demon creature would be as easy as catching something within their reach. Judging from the tone, it was probably the second son, Song Qing. Additionally, didn''t you hear what Brother said? One of the cultivators who came this time is Daoist Lu Yang. Even if you are usually irresponsible and idle, you should have heard the storytelling session about the ''Legend of the Dao Sect''. As far as I know, the author of the book is the master of the Immortal Sect, a peerless expert in this world. Although the events she describes seem incredible, they must be true! Stop flaunting your so-called knowledge, second brother. You haven''t even passed the imperial examination to be an entry-level scholar yet. Father has been angry with you several times, saying that you''ve just been wasting your time with books. Have you forgotten? You! Let''s hope they can successfully remove the painting. Ever since Zhou heard about our family''s situation, he doesn''t dare to casually meet me. This voice was a bit timid, undoubtedly the youngest sister, Song Lian''er. Young sister, you still haven''t severed ties with that guy? Have you forgotten what Father said about him? That man is worthless. He speaks sweet words, but he isn''t really interested in you. He''s just after our family''s fortune! Listen to your second brother''s advice and end things as soon as you can. If father finds out that you''re still in contact with Zhou, he''ll beat you so hard he''ll break your legs! No, Zhou loves me! Alright, we''re about to meet the Daoist. Let''s all act accordingly, especially you, Song Qi. Don''t make a fool of yourself in front of the Daoist, or Father won''t spare you! The Song siblings chatted as they arrived at the hall. Lu Yang finished off the rest of the tea in his cup with a gulp. Just what he needed to clear his palate from the dumpling taste. The interpersonal relationships within the Song Family seemed quite complicated. The Song siblings arrived, and just a glance from Lu Yang was enough for him to match them to the voices of their earlier conversation. He had already met the eldest son, Song Tian. The second son, Song Qing, was the one dressed in the scholars'' robe, looking neat and tidy with one hand rested on his abdomen. The short one with the disgruntled face was the third son, Song Qi. The one who could not meet Lu Yang''s eyes and looked fearful was the youngest daughter, Song Lian''er. Greetings, Daoist. Song Tian had quite an authority in the family, and when he warned the younger siblings to behave, no one dared to act recklessly in front of Lu Yang, not even the third son, Song Qi. Has Father not arrived yet? Song Tian was puzzled, it should have been time for their father to arrive. While Song Tian was puzzled, a figure burst into the hall, gasping for breath, Young MasterIt''s terrible! Song Tian helped the housekeeper up, a sense of foreboding rose inside him, What''s wrong? Where is Father? Master is dead! What?! The Song siblings were taken aback in unison, and the youngest sister, Song Lian''er, nearly fainted. Even Lu Yang and his two companions did not expect that they would hear about the death of the very person they were supposed to meet! Let''s go check it out! Being the eldest brother, Song Tian quickly stabilized himself and asked the housekeeper to lead them to the study. The door to the study was closed. The housekeeper brought everyone to a window at the side of the study. The window had a large hole in it, and they could see Mr. Song lying on the floor inside, surrounded by a pool of blood, showing no signs of life. As the housekeeper helped everyone climb through the window, he explained, I went to the study to get the master, but no matter how much I called, there was no answer. The doors and windows from the inside were locked. This was the master''s habit, he felt it gave him a sense of security. I had a bad feeling, so I broke the window and entered. As soon as I entered the room, I saw the master lying on the floor. Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting exchanged glances. The case appeared to be the typical locked-room murder mystery, as the door was locked and no outsider could have gotten in. Lu Yang kept silent, not revealing what he was thinking. Chapter 518 Chapter 518: Chapter 517: Murderer_1 Don''t touch anything at the crime scene! Song Tian shouted loudly, warning everyone not to act recklessly and ruin the scene, which would make it difficult to identify the murderer. Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting carefully studied the setting of the study room. It was simply furnished, with two rows of bookshelves, two paintings hanging on the wall, and some yellow talismans with a exorcising effect. Apart from these, there was a desk, a wooden chair, a tea table, and a vase on the tea table it was no different from an ordinary study room. The door was tightly shut, and according to the housekeeper, the windows were also tightly shut and couldn''t be opened from the outside. This is The window was in disrepair, Tao Yaoye found a small hole in the corner of the window. The housekeeper explained from the side, Before breaking the window, I made a hole to see if master was really in trouble. It must be you who killed father, big brother! The second son, Song Qing, grabbed Song Tian''s collar and screamed, extremely angry, his eyes were bloodshot, like a mad dog. Song Tian was unhappy, his eyebrow furrowed, he pushed his younger brother away and rebuked, What nonsense are you talking about! I''m not talking nonsense. Don''t think I don''t know. After you took over father''s business, it has been losing money all the time. You suffered a big loss due to a failed investment earlier, and you dared not tell father, fearing that father would be angry and take the family business away from you! Now that you have killed father, you are the primary successor, and the family business is all yours! Song Tian was furious, Nonsense! You have more motive to kill than me, you failed the exam several times, and our father broke your leg out of anger, and said that if you couldn''t achieve a title, you would never inherit a penny from the family property in your life! I heard once from your friend that you were partying and swearing to kill father! You bribed my friend! Your friend has a weakness for money. Song Lian''er, trembling, pointed at Mr. Song''s corpse and said, Stop arguing, look, father''s eyes are still open, he died with his eyes open. Everyone looked over and found that Mr. Song had died with his eyes open, looking straight at the tea table. The youngest son, Song Qi, followed Mr. Song''s gaze and saw a blue and white porcelain vase on the tea table. Blue and white porcelain vase Blue and white porcelain Qing Song Qing, the second brother! This is the clue father left before he died! Song Qing, you killed father! The second son, Song Qing, was taken aback, Nonsense, just based on such nonsense, you say I killed him? Father is extending one finger with his right hand, clearly indicating the eldest brother! More importantly, who present doesn''t have a motive? Third brother, you resent father for cutting off your spending money, making you lose face among your friends. By killing father and inheriting part of the family fortune, you naturally have money! And little sister, father was forcing you to break up with the boy surnamed Zhou. You didn''t listen and have been secretly contacting him. Once Father dies, there''s no one to stop you from marrying the boy surnamed Zhou! Song Qing pointed out each of their motivations one by one, each having a possible motive to kill. Tao Yaoye suddenly asked, When was the last time you all saw Mr. Song? I saw father in the yard when I was reading in the morning, then went back to my room to read, that was two and a half hours ago. The third son hesitated and said, An hour ago, I came to the study to take some money. When I was leaving, I ran into father entering the study room, and he scolded me. Song Lian''er said, I brought a bowl of tea to father in the study half an hour ago. The housekeeper echoed, Miss was bringing tea in, and I was just outside the door, and I haven''t seen the master since then. Lan Ting nodded, So Mr. Song passed away less than half an hour ago. What were you all doing half an hour ago, and who can prove it? Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The eldest son, Song Tian, took the lead in saying, I was checking the account book in the shop at that time. The clerks can prove it. The second son, Song Qing, also said, I was reading, and while no one saw me, I have a habit of reading aloud. The maids passing by the house should have heard me. The third son, Song Qi, said, I was drinking and watching dances with friends at the brothel. The second son of Wang''s family, the eldest son of Kong''s family, and people from the Sun family were all with me. However, I was drunk and fell asleep. When I woke up, I was home, and I don''t know who sent me back. Song Lian''er had tears welling up in her eyes: After serving my father tea, I remained in my room until Big Brother came looking for me. Can anyone verify this? Song Lian''er''s voice got increasingly quieter: No. Tao Yaoye sharp senses picked up something odd: Hold on, you said you served Mr. Song tea. So, where is the teacup? There was only a blue and white porcelain vase on the tea table, but no teacups. It''s impossible that Song Lian''er would wait for Mr. Song to finish his tea before taking away the cup. Song Lian''er stammered, unable to utter a word. Little sister, you must say something! Song Qi, the third son, quickly urged, his forehead dripping with sweat. Eventually, Song Lian''er steeled herself and said, The housekeeper told me there''s no rift between a father and a daughter that couldn''t be mended. He encouraged me to talk to my father about Zhou''s issue. I served tea to my father to plead with him to approve of my affair with Zhou. He got angry as soon as he heard it and threw the teacup on the floor. The housekeeper picked up the teacup and took it away. I went back to my room and cried. Song Tian frowned at the housekeeper, hinting his questioning: If that''s the case, housekeeper, why didn''t you mention it? And you should have known that our father would never approve of Little Sister''s matter! The housekeeper met Song Tian''s gaze, panic causing him to look away. Look into my eyes! What were you trying to do! Song Tian demanded fiercely. Seeing everyone looking at him with displeasure, the housekeeper realized he couldn''t avoid it, he sighed in resignation: Actually, the man Miss likes is my illegitimate son. I wanted to match them, but I didn''t expect the Master to be so adamant. Song Lian''er looked at the housekeeper, dumbfounded. She had not expected the housekeeper and Zhou to share this connection. So, the words of encouragement the housekeeper had always spoken to her were not to spur her to pursue love? Song Lian''er was blank, something in her heart crumbled. Tao Yaoye whispered, That being the case, it''s highly likely that Song Lian''er and the housekeeper conspired together! The housekeeper could have fired a poisonous ice needle from the window to kill Mr. Song, and disguised it by piercing the paper window under the pretense of investigation. Lan Ting shook her head, holding her own views: If so, how could the housekeeper ensure that the eldest son would let him see Mr. Song? Keep in mind, he didn''t know we were coming. In my opinion, it is possible that it''s the second son, Song Qing. He claimed that he was reading in his room, but with a Recording Orb purchased from a merchant''s guild broadcasting his voice non-stop, he could easily fabricate an alibi! The two debated in low voices, failing to reach a consensus, so they turned to Lu Yang. Senior Brother Lu, who do you think is the murderer? Lu Yang didn''t respond. He silently walked over, crouched down next to Mr. Song, and took out a Soul Returning Pill. This was something he had purchased from the Task Hall when he went to the Wild State, fearing any surprises. He hadn''t used it until now. The elixir melted in Mr. Song''s mouth and he slowly aroused, looking a bit confused. Lu Yang explained, Mr. Song isn''t dead. His soul was stolen. I used the Soul Returning Pill to reel his soul back. Lu Yang, frequently being possessed, was far more experienced in dealing with souls than his two junior sisters. Mr. Song, we three came from the Immortal Sect. Who stole your soul? Mr. Song was initially a bit muddled, but upon hearing Lu Yang''s words, his eyes became determined, and he named his attacker: It was the painting. Lu Yang turned to everyone and said, Look, we''ve found the murderer. The Song siblings: Housekeeper: Chapter 519 Chapter 519: Chapter 518: Duel of the Invincible Elixir_1 After Mr. Song''s resurrection, he always felt there was an odd atmosphere in his home. He remembered his family being quite harmonious before his death, so why did he sense a subtle animosity among his children after being dead for less than an hour? Especially towards his youngest daughter, who was kneeling on the ground and crying bitterly. Was she weeping for his death? She truly appeared to be a considerate daughter. Regrettably, no matter what, he couldn''t let her marry the boy with the last name Zhou, for they were biological siblings. Mr. Song temporarily set aside the family matters, focusing on solving the problem with the painting scroll first. His appearance was unsightly; his face and clothes were covered in blood, a result of him vomiting blood due to disorder in bodily functions after his soul was pulled away. I thank you, Master Taoist, for saving my life! There''s no need, Mr. Song, but might I ask what went on with the painting scroll? Mr. Song heaved a sigh, sat down in the chair, and began recounting the past. Twenty years ago, I failed in my business and intended to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff. Surprisingly, I was saved by a tree branch on my way down. A rocky outcrop protruded directly below where I fell, on which I landed, discovering a cavern in the depths. Something deep in the cavern was calling me. As I was not afraid of death at the time, I followed the voice and found a talking painting scroll. The scroll offered help in my business, promising to make me extremely wealthy, so I took it out of the cave. With the assistance of the scroll, my business ventures were indeed as smooth as silk. Successful investments one after another made me the leading merchant in the county town. As a result, I married and had children; my family was blissful and harmonious. When Mr. Song reached this part of the story, Lu Yang and his two companions silently glanced sideways at the Song siblings and the housekeeper. Would you continue? In recent months, the scroll had been demanding my life every night. Out of fear, I tried drowning it and burning it, all to no avail. Even if I threw it to the outskirts, it would still find its way back home the very next day! Upon saying this, Mr. Song''s eyes were filled with terror. These days, he had been continually bothered by the scroll, leaving him mentally drained, and recently he had been frequently startled awake by it. Lu Yang stroked his chin; this was indeed something new. Let''s go, take us to see the scroll. Mr. Song led the three of them down a winding path and upon activating a hidden mechanism in a small room, a secret tunnel opened, deep and utterly dark within. The secret room was full of all kinds of gold, silver, and jewels. These items were precious for mortals, but in Lu Yang''s eyes, even the tassels on his sword hilt were more valuable than these. Amongst them, there was a conspicuous box made of iron, wrapped round and round in talismans. Mr. Song tore off the talismans, opened the iron box, and revealed the painting scroll within. It was this one that took away my soul. Thinking back on what had just happened, Mr. Song was still shaken. If not for Lu Yang''s Soul Returning Pill, he would have most likely been doomed. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as I suspected. The closer they got to the scroll, the stronger they felt this gloomy aura. Lu Yang unfurled the scroll; on it was an ink landscape painting, depicting a Washing Lady washing clothes by the riverside. All of a sudden, the scroll distorted, and the Washing Lady, as if coming to life, slowly turned her head to gaze at the individuals outside the painting. Another cultivator? Water stains seeped out from the scroll and floated into the air, coalescing into the figure of the Washing Lady. Was it you who pulled his soul back? The Washing Lady glared at Lu Yang, hostility distorting her beautiful facial features. Cultivator, better not meddle in my business. Feeling the intense threat emanating from Lu Yang''s trio, she knew they were not like other cultivators she had previously encountered. If she could convince them to leave without resorting to a confrontation, that would be the best. The Washing Lady pointed at Mr. Song and coldly said, Twenty years ago, he promised me that as long as I helped him become a local tycoon, he would offer his soul to me. Two decades have passed; his family is happy, his business successful, and he is an affluent individual C it''s time for him to fulfill his promise! Is this true? Lu Yang turned his gaze towards Mr. Song, not at all surprised. There were definitely some details that Mr. Song had omitted; otherwise, why would the painting scroll assist him in his business dealings? There must be something requested in return. The Water Ghost he had met in Hanshui City helped people commit insurance fraud in exchange for salt, all operate on the same principle. Mr. Song nodded in shame. Do you see? The Washing Lady sneered, looking at Mr. Song scornfully. It was a mutually agreed promise back then, there weren''t any falsehoods involved. Now, I am seeking to fulfil the promise, what''s wrong with that? Lu Yang shook his head slowly, looking at the Washing Lady with pity in his eyes. Have you read the penal code of the Great Xia? The Great Xia Penal Code? A light smirk appeared at the corner of Lu Yang''s mouth. He activated the Invincible Elixir and said, The Great Xia penal code states that the injured party''s promise to other parties, which allows infringement of specific legally protected interests, such as disposals of property and causing minor and severe injuries, are invalid if they result in death. Of course, not all promises resulting in death are invalid. Except for circumstances such as deathmatches, where no coercion was involved, such promises are enforceable; but your actions don''t fall into these rare situations. If you were more studious and had learned Great Xia''s legal history, you would know that many magic artifacts of the Demon Path in the past, used the fulfillment of desires as the bait, enticing others to exchange their lives for it, thereby achieving the purpose of refining their souls. At the time, the Minister of Justice noticed this situation and thus incorporated this clause into the Great Xia legal code to prevent magic artifacts like you from doing such things. Lu Yang sighed, looking at the Washing Lady as though he was seeing an ignorant individual: It seems we have not done a good job in promoting an understanding of the law. Ever since learning of his master''s frequent arrests, Lu Yang devoted his spare time to studying law, with the hopes of following his master''s footsteps. Now it seemed, studying law was indeed beneficial. While many people have knowledge of the law, they often find themselves in a dilemma where they don''t know which laws to apply and when. But Lu Yang was different. He had the Invincible Elixir. When disputing over the law, utilizing the Invincible Elixir helped him select the most appropriate laws from his mind in the shortest amount of time. It''s important to note that the Invincible Elixir couldn''t choose laws that Lu Yang had never learned before. After all, the conditions for victory given by the Invincible Elixir were based on Lu Yang''s existing knowledge. Fairy Eternity, observing from the spiritual space, was amazed. As the creator of the Invincible Elixir, she had never thought that the Elixir could be employed in this manner. Tao Yaoye secretly sent a telepathic message to Lan Ting, Junior Sister Lan, did you know about this? Lan Ting shook her head in confusion. No, our sect doesn''t teach this. Both of them could see confusion in each other''s eyes, feeling as though an invisible chasm had formed between them and Senior Brother Lu. You''ve already committed an offense under the penal law by seizing Mr. Song''s soul, constituting attempted murder. Come with us. The Washing Lady let out a cold chuckle, undeterred by Lu Yang''s threat. Don''t think that just because you''ve read the penal code, you''re the only one who understands. To tell you the truth, I am a magic artifact, and I am not under the jurisdiction of the penal law! Lu Yang looked up at the Washing Lady, saying, Oh! Is that so? Then it''s even better. Since you''re an unowned artifact, there will be no problem if I destroy you. Lan Ting looked somewhat puzzled- why did the conversation sound so familiar? Arrogant! Do you really believe I''m afraid of three little cultivators like you? Chapter 520 Chapter 520: Chapter 519: Watch me confess for you! _1 The Washing Lady was unwilling to fight against Lu Yang and his companions, but that didn''t mean she couldn''t fight them! They thought they could defeat her as if she were made of mud!? A scroll hung in mid-air, and water continuously poured out from it, as if a waterfall was cascading, filling the entire secret chamber. Seeing this, Lu Yang grabbed Mr. Song by the collar and ran out. While Lu Yang''s cultivation level meant he would be fine, Mr. Song was an ordinary mortal and could be drowned within a minute if he remained in the secret chamber. The group barely made it back to the surface when there was a loud bang, the small house built over the secret chamber was demolished, and the water from the scroll surged out like a fountain. The Washing Lady stood atop the water, looking down at Lu Yang from above. Without intending to, Lu Yang tasted a few drops of water and seemed to have discovered something shocking. This isfreshwater! Tao Yaoye: ? Lan Ting: ? What was Senior Brother Lu Yang talking about? Why does it matter if it''s salty or freshwater? Isn''t it normal for it to be freshwater? Feeling the gazes of his two junior sisters, Lu Yang cleared his throat, acting as if nothing unusual had happened. From his experience in Hanshui City dealing with water ghost, Lu Yang had developed a habit of determining whether the water used by his enemies was freshwater or saltwater. The Washing Lady flicked her sleeve, and the spring under her feet divided into three streams, forming three water pythons, which raced towards the three of them. Fearlessly, Lu Yang drew the Green Peak Sword, and powerful Sword Qi shot up into the sky. He struck at the water pythons, initially capable of dividing and multiplying. However, his sword contained countless mini Sword Qi that continuously pierced the water droplets, not giving a chance for new water pythons to form. Tao Yaoye opened the Thousand Illusion Umbrella, the red umbrellface served like a shield. The water python that slammed into it instantly dissipated. The sash tied around Lan Ting''s waist danced and extended longer, binding the water python aimed at her. The water python squirmed on the ground, shaking the earth as it attempted to break free from the sash''s hold. Well, it seems I may have underestimated you! The Washing Lady was secretly astonished. Her surprise attack, which could trouble even an ordinary Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, was surprisingly blocked by these three youngsters. Disperse! At her command, the three water pythons fell apart like melting snow in winter, scattering all around, then reformed into a waterfall that was several meters high. The waterfall came plunging down, engulfing all three. Reel in! As the Washing Lady shouted out, Lu Yang, his companions, the water, and even she herself disappeared, leaving only the stunned Mr. Song and the fallen scroll. Is this inside the painting? Lu Yang lowered his eyes to his hands. His hands were stripped of their skin, flesh, and blood; in black and white, they looked lifelike. He had become a figure in a painting, with his entire body formed of ink wash. I haven''t seen Junior Sister Tao and Lan Ting. Were we separated? That Washing Lady is craftier than I thought. He had seen this spell used before. Back when his senior sisters and brothers were taking turns beating him, one of the senior sisters who was skilled in art had used it. Breaking this spell was simple enough C defeating the spellcaster would allow him to return to his own state. Of course, if the spellcaster defeated Lu Yang, he would also return to his own state. No need to explain how he knew this. Am I inside the painting? Lan Ting observed her surroundings and quickly made her judgement. The Washing Lady appeared out of nowhere, putting Lan Ting on alert. The Washing Lady raised her hand, signaling Lan Ting to hold back. Don''t attack, I have no ill intentions. Little girl, is there anything you wish for? I can make it come true, the price is your sparing my life. From their previous exchange, the Washing Lady had concluded that she couldn''t defeat all three at once and decided to pick them off one by one. The wish and its price were rules laid by the person who created the scroll. Even the Washing Lady was bound by these rules. If she couldn''t fulfill the promised wish, she would be punished. Conversely, if she could fulfill the wish, her combat power would increase. Any wish is possible? Lan Ting kept a wary eye on her. Just speak your mind, as long as it''s within my power. Lan Ting slowly uttered, her cheeks slightly reddening. For instance, confessing my feelings to Senior Brother Lu Yang, and having him accept them? The Washing Lady looked Lan Ting over. She was pretty and had a good figure. Men would be attracted to women like her. That''s an easy task. The Washing Lady transformed into the likeness of Lan Ting. Watch me confess for you! A similar scene also happened with Tao Yaoye. The Washing Lady was utterly confused, not understanding the appeal that this male cultivator seemed to hold for these two beautiful women. Senior Brother Lu Yang, I have finally found you. The Washing Lady split into two, taking on the appearances of Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye. Acting startled and terrified, she ran towards Lu Yang. The two women pounced on Lu Yang, causing him to panic. He had never experienced such a situation before. Tao Yaoye, with teary eyes and a blush coloring her cheeks, looked at Lu Yang invitingly. Senior Brother Lu Yang, I''ve always Lan Ting quickly interjected, Actually, I too Lu Yang raised his hand, interrupting the two. My dear junior sisters, don''t you think I understand your feelings? But we are siblings in the sect, it''s not appropriate to do things that breach moral principles. How would others perceive us? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tao Yaoye, with determination in her eyes, said, Senior Brother, I do not fear the judgments of others! Lan Ting echoed, Exactly, Senior Brother, we live for ourselves, not for others'' opinions. Can the judgment of others determine everything? Lu Yang was increasingly troubled. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was off. But I lack cultivation and experience, I''m afraid I''m not as perfect as you imagine. That''s fine, Senior Brother, imperfections are okay. Right, right, who is perfect? Lu Yang shook his head, Even if I were to agree, would the Sixth Elder and Palace Master Luo agree to such absurd things? They would agree! Lu Yang thought he had been tactful enough. Seeing his junior sisters'' determination, he had no choice but to say, But both of you have Immortal bodies, and I have a Sword Spirit Root, I know nothing about Immortal bodies. Even if you were to take me as your master, I wouldn''t be able to teach you anything. Apprentice to you? Yes, weren''t you both impressed by my performance in the finals, becoming the top cultivator in the mid-stage of the Golden Core, and wish to become my disciples? As someone who had lived for two generations, Lu Yang, who had no experience in romantic relationships, couldn''t fully understand the behavior of women. The Invincible Elixir couldn''t help in these matters either. However, he had the aid of Fairy Eternity, who had mentioned early on when she woke up that as a woman, she understood women the best and could help him win over any girls he liked. The Washing Lady: The confession failed. Since the wish couldn''t be fulfilled, the Washing Lady''s aura faded, and she could no longer maintain the scroll, spitting the three of them out. She looked at Lu Yang warily, I really underestimated you. You figured out my rules! Lu Yang was clueless, not understanding what the Washing Lady was talking about. And why did he suddenly appear outside? Wasn''t he supposed to defeat the spellcaster to get out? Chapter 521 Chapter 521: Chapter 520: The Elusive Washing Lady_1 With the rules broken and the Washing Lady''s momentum greatly weakened, Lu Yang seized the opportunity and made his move first. Beheading Mantra! After Daoist Buyu''s enlightenment, Lu Yang''s understanding of what he saw had reached a higher level, and the power of the original Beheading Mantra was also different from the past. The Washing Lady was split in two, screaming painfully, and she turned into two streams of ink, retreating back into the scroll. Within the scroll, the Washing Lady''s expression was filled with resentment. She glared at Lu Yang but didn''t dare to show her face again, instead hiding within the scroll. She wanted to kill, but she had realized from the fight just now that she would struggle even against Lu Yang alone, not to mention three people. Cultivator, I admit you are stronger than me, you win this time! If she was done speaking, the scroll floated up, ready to escape with a fast speed. Escape? The scroll flew, but Lu Yang''s sword was faster. He once again cast the Beheading Mantra. With a single stroke, he cut the scroll down from the sky. The scroll fell, but without any damage. Lu Yang clicked his tongue. he hadn''t expected that the quality of the scroll would be higher than he estimated. With his current level, he couldn''t cut it off. Cultivator, you are indeed strong, but you can''t push things to an extreme. Let me go now, and I promise I won''t come back, and I won''t hurt Mr. Song. If you keep blocking my escape, you may protect the Song family for a while, but can you protect them forever? Lu Yang sneered, unmoved, and poked the scroll with his sword tip, Don''t think I don''t know that such a magic artifact like you has its own rules. You''ve completed the goal for Mr. Song and you have to get your reward. If you don''t claim your reward, at best your foundation will be shaken, at worst your intellect will be wiped out! The Washing Lady remained silent, not expecting that her rules would be figured out by Lu Yang so quickly, but she couldn''t admit it: Nonsense! Lu Yang didn''t bother to argue with the Washing Lady. Regardless of what was said, he had to take the scroll away to ensure Mr. Song''s safety. Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting both chose to trust Lu Yang''s judgment. Tao Yaoye stepped forward and took the scroll with her identity jade. But the scroll quickly flew out of the jade. You think you can trap me with this thing? The Washing Lady sneered. Though she was a masterless magic artifact, any storage ring could take her, but she could control the scroll and escape from the storage ring at any time. No one could catch her. Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting tried twice with the identity jade, but the scroll escaped each time. The two women looked serious. If they couldn''t take the scroll away, once they left, the scroll would probably retaliate against Mr. Song''s family. Let me try. Lu Yang took the scroll. Initially, the Washing Lady didn''t care much, but a force of absorption from Lu Yang''s palm changed her expression. Lu Yang used the Village in the Palm method, drawing the scroll into his palm. Success? Senior Brother Lu, what technique is this? The two women were surprised and had never seen this move before. A spatial type great divine skill C Universe within the Sleeve. Lu Yang said lightly. Don''t think you can trap me just because you know a spatial divine ability! Lu Yang''s palm transmits the voice of the Washing Lady. She escapes once again. Lu Yang scratched his chin, used his Village in the Palm method again, drew the Washing Lady into it and then clapped his hands. The Washing Lady, who fell into Lu Yang''s palm, didn''t know what was happening. She thought it was just a repetition of an old trick. She controlled the scroll to fly from the left palm to the right, then from the right palm back to the left, but she couldn''t find an exit. Strange, where is the exit? Fortunately, she wasn''t cultivating for the first time. She had seen many cultivators and spatial types of divine abilities; such divine abilities consume spiritual essence too quickly and can''t be constantly used. With Lu Yang''s cultivation level, he could only maintain it for three to five minutes. Senior Brother, is this going to work? Tao Yaoye curiously watched as Lu Yang clapped his hands together. The more she watched, the more he seemed like a monk. Not yet. Using the Universe in the Sleeve consumes a lot of spiritual energy. I can only maintain it for a quarter of an hour. Then what do we do? Mr. Song was anxious. Judging by the Washing Lady''s intentions, she would surely retaliate against his family once she escaped. He once had a crush on the Washing Lady too. It''s okay. Consuming the Great Recovery Pill can prolong the casting time of the divine ability, and it should work for an hour. But we can''t make it back to the sect in an hour. Lan Ting began to worry too and started thinking of solutions. Lu Yang shook his head: It''s okay, I already have a plan. Dear customer, are you sure you want to sell a scroll-type magic artifact that carries a spirit device? The manager of the Land Money Trade Association asked politely, his eyes shining. A magic artifact carrying a spirit device can sell for a sky-high price. This customer just looked a bit unusual; he held his hands in a prayer position, and the two female cultivators on his sides were like protectors, feeding him an elixir from time to time. Is he some sort of a joyful Zen monk? It was by necessity; Lu Yang couldn''t free his hands to take the medicine, so he had to ask his two junior sisters to feed him the elixir. Mr. Song volunteered to do this job at first, but he was intimidated by the stares of Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting. Daoist Lu, are you sure this can work? Mr. Song asked softly, feeling a little insecure. As Yuanhe County was remote and had a corrupt local custom where dumpling stalls often overcharged customers, the Land Money Trade Association didn''t have a branch there. Lu Yang and his group hence had to go to Qingshui County. Of course. But what if the scroll runs back to my house? Then you''re making a profit. You can sell it again. That makes sense. Mr. Song always felt that there was something not quite right. If Lu Yang himself couldn''t hold the Washing Lady for a long time, he didn''t believe the Trade Association couldn''t either. If they couldn''t even trap a magic artifact, what reputation would the Trade Association have left? The Trade Association heard that a magic artifact with a spirit device was for sale, and they immediately invited their senior appraiser to verify the authenticity of the magic artifact. My magic artifact is quite fast, Lu Yang reminded. The branch manager laughed and pointed at the room, With twelve different array methods deployed inside and outside this room. I want to see what kind of magic artifact can escape from here! Lu Yang opened his hand and Washing Lady drove the scroll to fly out of his palm in a flash. Crash! She collided head-on with the wall and fell to the ground. The senior appraiser picked up the scroll, employed a secret method, and saw miniature array methods that appeared one after another before his eyes. With the effect of these array methods, he could decipher the structure of the scroll. The appraiser stroked his white mustache and smiled with interest, Interesting, it''s made of Spirit Transformation-grade materials, but the person who refined it wasn''t skilled enough to bring out the full potential of the materials. Even so, this magic artifact has a spirit device, which is extremely rare, not to mention that this one even contains rules. Three million spirit stones, how about this offer? The appraiser gave the price with a cheerful smile. Lu Yang thought for a while, removed the identity jade from his waist, and handed it to the appraiser, I''m from the Seek Dao Sect. Five million spirit stones. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The appraiser immediately corrected his price on the spot. Lu Yang continued, I am Lu Yang, my brother is Meng Jingzhou, the young master of the Meng family. The two junior sisters behind me are from the same sect as me and one from Laurel Fairy Palace. Six million spirit stones. The branch manager immediately raised the price on the spot. Fearing that Lu Yang would continue speaking, he quickly added, Really can''t add any more. Let us make a bit too. The Land Money Trade Association, as the largest trade association in the continent, also had cases where sellers undercut prices. Although Lu Yang didn''t know the market, he could bring out his identity to prevent the other party from undercutting the price. Chapter 522 Chapter 522: 521 Here, your Spirit Stones. After leaving the trade association, Lu Yang handed the storage ring from the trade association to Mr. Song. Mr. Song was taken aback and almost dropped the storage ring. This was six million Spirit Stones. Was he just giving them away like that? No, no, no, I dare not take so many Spirit Stones, ten thousand, just ten thousand is enough. Mr. Song was but an ordinary person. If others knew he had so many Spirit Stones, he dared not bet on whether the public order of the Great Xia could deter them. If he didn''t want to take them, then he would just take a tiny bit. Seeing Mr. Song like this, Lu Yang knew he had his concerns and did not insist. He sent Mr. Song back to Yuanhe County. Then he distributed two million each to the two Junior Sisters. Lu Yang never attached much importance to Spirit Stones. First, he had patent fees and also the earnings from the barbecue shop. These two added up, except for a wealthy person like Meng Jingzhou who has gained fortunes from his ancestors, as well as someone like Tao Yaoye who has ideas ahead of their time, no one in the younger generation is as wealthy as Lu Yang. Secondly, he did not need Spirit Stones. Magic artifacts; he had the Green Peak Sword given by the Eldest Senior Sister, and the Dark Moon Sword used by the Qilin Immortal. Materials and treasures for cultivation, large Dan Spirit soil , could be exchanged at any time in the Task Hall, or picked some ginseng baby hairs. As for cultivation methods, they were all in the Scripture Pavilion. That was the advantage of being in a major sect, enough resources for cultivation, just focus on Cultivation. The establishment of the Task Hall was not for the disciples to be busy with completing tasks, but for them to travel and learn, punish evil and promote good, so as not to lose their emotions in the process of cultivation. The Seek Dao Sect has always disapproved of forgetting emotions for cultivation. Looking at the Five Immortals of the Ancients, Lu Yang guessed that none of them had completely ignored their emotions, especially the Qilin Immortal. The most famous force advocating forgetting emotions for cultivation was the Ruthless Sect. I have encountered several who claim to be emotionless, saying they are wholeheartedly dedicated to the Dao, and they are indeed ruthless in their actions. There are three who have killed their wives and children to prove their path of the Dao, and two who have turned all their clansmen into magical artifacts, not sparing a single family member. Lu Yang thought for a moment and got the point. He did not expect the Fairy Eternity, who seemed naive and seemingly slow-witted, to think so clearly on this issue. Upon leaving Yuanhe County and on his way back to Qingshui County, Lu Yang remembered he practices Swordsmanship, capable of sword flight, there was no need for him to ride a horse. The Green Peak Sword rose up, three feet off the ground, Lu Yang leaped onto it, hands behind his back, robes fluttering in the wind, looking very impressive. Now you look like a Sword Immortal. Lu Yang had heard of a special fighting method among swordsmen. Two swordsmen would stand facing each other, directing their swords towards each other. The one who was knocked down would lose. Lu Yang felt that if he were to participate in this kind of fight, he could only use a flying car instead. Lu Yang, a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator is targeting you. Fairy Eternity warned. A Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator? Lu Yang abruptly halted his Flying Sword, hair stood on end, with a boom, the figure dissipating the smoke and dust emerged to block Lu Yang and his two Junior Sisters. How audacious, daring to sell my magic artifact to the trade association! Seems like you are tired of living! The cold aura the figure emitted made Lu Yang and the two Junior Sisters'' hearts jolt, reminding them about the invincible elixir, it was an early warning telling Lu Yang to run away quickly. Your magic artifact? Tao Yaoye was still confused. If the picture scroll had an owner, how could it be taken into the storage ring? Lu Yang thought in the figure''s position and understood: You were worried that the Great Xia would trace the magic artifact back to you, so you erased your imprint in the magic artifact. You plan on reaping after the magic artifact takes possession of a person? Not bad, quite smart. The cold figure didn''t expect Lu Yang to be so quick to understand the reason. However, this still did not change the fate awaiting Lu Yang. Looking at your jade tags, two from the Seek Dao Sect and one from Laurel Fairy Palace? Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You dare to attack us even though you know our identities? The cold figure chuckled low, What difference does it make if you''re from the Immortal Sect? Even if the sect possesses magical abilities, it won''t detect me when you lot die here! Lu Yang squinted his eyes. Whether the other party genuinely didn''t know or was pretending, the sect could calculate the causality if a disciple was to get hurt. The perpetrator would definitely not be able to escape. Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting were on high alert, silently gripping their weapons, ready to attack at any second. Dare to harm our boss''s guests, die! Another cold voice rang out from the sky. A figure holding a nine-section whip cracked it towards the cold figure, with eerie ghost fire ignited on the whip. The Green Charm Ghost Fire, relentless in pursuit, was just like a painful ailment that clings to one''s bones. The two sides engaged in battle, deducting the magic artifacts. In less than a hundred rounds, the cold figure was captured by the master of the nine-section whip. You guys, come with us. Our boss wants to meet you. The master of the nine-section whip gave a cold look to the three of them, his tone not leaving room for dispute. The master of the nine-section whip was also at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but considering he effortlessly defeated the cold figure, his strength could be considered exceptional even among those at the Divinity Transformation Stage. Tao Yaoye slightly shivered, she had seen this master of the nine-section whip before. It was when she went to the barbecue shop with Senior Brother Lu Yang. At that time, this guy was standing behind Vice Headmaster Shi, likely Vice Headmaster Shi''s right-hand man. His name was Huo Huashen, possibly? Why would people from the Nine Nether Sect come looking for them? What was their intention? Tao Yaoye didn''t dare to delve further into her thoughts. Even though Lan Ting didn''t recognize Huo Huashen, judging by the aura he exuded, she felt he meant them no good. Should they run? But the man''s power clearly surpassed theirs by far. How would they escape? Who is your boss, and why does he want to see us? Tao Yaoye asked warily, looking at Huo Huashen. Huo Huashen gave Tao Yaoye a cold glance, You''ll know when you get there. Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting turned to Lu Yang for help; he nodded. Let''s follow them and see. The four of them remained quiet throughout the journey, making for an oppressive atmosphere. Huo Huashen led the way, bringing the three of them to a small pavilion. This pavilion was in the middle of nowhere; it was extremely secluded, with no people passing by. A man was sitting in the pavilion. He was dressed in black, looking as deep as an abyss. Just a glance was enough to feel like falling into an ice cave. Indeed, a major demon capable of causing a massacre. It was Vice Headmaster Shi Huagu, one of the three deputy leaders of the Nine Nether Sect. Boss, the guests are here, and we''ve made sure no one else will come. I know. Stand in the back. After Huo Huashen acknowledged, he moved to stand behind Shi Huagu and didn''t utter a word, looking like a statue. So, you must be Mr. Tao, the creator of Dream Mirage, your reputation precedes you. I''m finally meeting you in person. The Dream Mirage has been a hit. Mr. Tao, you must have made quite a bit from the spirit stones. Nice. Upon hearing this, Tao Yaoye broke out in a cold sweat. Unexpectedly, the ambition of the Nine Nether Sect was centered on her. Did they have their eyes on Dream Mirage? Were they on a money grab, or did they want the patent? It''s just some mortals watching, didn''t make much. Tao Yaoye plucked up the courage and replied. Didn''t make much? Mr. Tao, that''s an uninteresting comment. So what is it that you want? People die for money, and birds die for food. With Mr. Tao''s wisdom, can''t you guess what I want? Shi Huagu lifted the corner of his mouth in a cold smile. Mr. Tao, can you help us advertise our barbecue shop through Dream Mirage? We have enough budget, and the price is negotiable. Chapter 523 Chapter 523: Chapter 522: Publicity Method_1 Tao Yaoye paused for two seconds, then spurted out two words: What? It wasn''t that she didn''t hear what Vice Headmaster Shi was saying, she just felt that his words didn''t match the previous atmosphere. Lan Ting was as stunned as Tao Yaoye. Given the atmosphere just now, if Huo Huashen and Vice Headmaster Shi each held a large machete to their necks and demanded money, she wouldn''t be surprised at all. Lu Yang, on the other hand, had some expectations. Rather, he had thought about this when Tao Yaoye first invented the Dream Mirage. Even when Tao Yaoye first interacted with Vice Headmaster Shi at the barbecue restaurant with Lu Yang, he told her not to be too nervous when meeting people from the Nine Nether, as they might need her help someday. At that time, Tao Yaoye didn''t understand. Originally, Lu Yang wanted to use his identity in Heaven''s Court to find an opportunity to suggest to Vice Headmaster Shi to cooperate with Tao Yaoye. However, after a second thought, he found that it would seem that Heaven''s Court overvalues the status of the barbecue shop, which might arouse suspicion in Vice Headmaster Shi, so he gave up on this idea. It seemed that Vice Headmaster Shi was rather smart, thinking of cooperating with Junior Sister Tao without being reminded. Vice Headmaster Shi, thinking that he had spoken too suddenly, smiled faintly. I wonder if Mr. Tao has heard of ''Come Again Barbecue''? My surname is Shi, I am the owner of the barbecue shop. Seeing Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting still dazed, Lu Yang showed a surprised look: The recently popular chain that has spread all over the continent, and all who have tried it can''t stop praising ''Come Again Barbecue''?! Go to NovelFire.site This must be Talent Lu, who managed to fight on par with the Young Master of Heaven''s Court, truly a pride of our generation of cultivators. The compliment from Vice Headmaster Shi was sincere, he knew well about Lu Yang''s background. Being the personal disciple of Bean Tianzun and the designated next Master, Young Master Lu''s talent would even make ancient immortals cautious, which speaks volumes about his strength. Who would have thought that even someone as strong as Young Master Lu could encounter an opponent that is on equal footing with him! I''ve heard a lot about Mr. Tao. Mr. Tao is truly talented, able to create such a novel thing as the Dream Mirage, causing a stir in the Great Xia. Truly an achiever at a young age. Vice Headmaster Shi lamented internally, such is the gap between people. Look at Tao Yaoye, not even twenty years old, already a millionaire. This was just the beginning, compared to himself, two thousand years old, owing a billion in debt, being struck by lightning every month. The person who brought you guys here is my subordinate, also the manager of the first barbecue restaurant, his surname is Huo. He isn''t good at talking, and I''ve advised him not to speak out of turn. I hope he didn''t say anything impolite on the way here. Tao Yaoye thought to herself that he indeed didn''t say anything impolite. In fact, he didn''t speak at all, which was more frightening. I''m not sure how Mr. Shi intends to use the Dream Mirage for advertising? Well, there''s a waiting time before the Dream Mirage starts, right? I''m thinking of using that time to advertise our barbecue shop. Tao Yaoye hesitated slightly: But that time is only one minute, can such a short time be used for advertising? One minute is enough, we''ll produce a one-minute ad. Vice Headmaster Shi smiled, he had already done his research. After these days of running the shop, Shi Huagu summarized two conditions for the shop''s prosperity. One is a good reputation, meaning favorable taste and service to attract repeat customers, and the other is good advertising to build a name. The Dream Mirage is growing much faster than their barbecue shop, countless people are watching it every day. It''s an excellent method of advertising, definitely much more effective than running commercials at the Land Money Trade Association! Vice Headmaster Shi''s decision to use the Dream Mirage for advertising is based on multiple considerations. As an old demon, he has his own ideas. One reason is the effective advertising. Another is Tao Yaoye''s identity C a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. It''s not easy to find an opportunity to cooperate with the Seek Dao Sect, this is an excellent opportunity to establish a connection with them! Look at the Eternity Sect. They''re trying everything possible to expand their influence in the Seek Dao Sect, infiltrating the sect, using both intrigue and clandestine methods. It''s not easy to establish a connection with the Seek Dao Sect. If this effort succeeds, they, the Nine Nether, will publicly cooperate with the Seek Dao Sect while secretly cooperating with Heaven''s Court. With back-up on both Righteous and Demon Paths, they''d be prepared for all eventualities, flexible and adaptable, taking all advantages into account! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for the expenses, what do you have in mind, Mr. Tao? Everything is negotiable. Vice Headmaster Shi was prepared to go all out. This was an important means of advertising for the barbecue shop, and an opportunity to establish a connection with the Seek Dao Sect. He couldn''t begrudge spending spirit stones. Fearing that Tao Yaoye might refuse to cooperate, he even arranged for an actor to play the master of the Washing Lady, attempting to kill Lu Yang and the others on their way, and then let Huo Huashen save the day. That way, they would owe him a favor, and be sure to agree to cooperate. Under these circumstances, they were not likely to ask for a high price even. In fact, this plan has flaws if you think about it. The one that put a ward against Lu Yang and the others was at the Divinity Transformation Stage. It took her twenty years just to harvest an ordinary human soul from Mr. Song. Even if you consider that she was being cautious with her demonic cultivation, the efficiency of secretly killing was extremely low. Lu Yang saw through this, but he didn''t point it out. There''s no need to. The barbecue shop is their own business. Even if Vice Headmaster Shi didn''t use these methods, Lu Yang also wanted to use the Dream Mirage to advertise the barbecue shop. Tao Yaoye was torn, this was the first time she had encountered such a thing and didn''t know how much would be appropriate to ask for. She sneakily glanced at Lu Yang, seeking his help. She was afraid to use her Spiritual Sense to communicate telepathically with Shi Huagu around, fearing he might intercept it. Lu Yang didn''t know the market price either, this was the first case. He leaned slightly forward and asked with a smile, I wonder how many Spirit Stones Mr. Shi is prepared to spend, and how long he wants to buy the advertising rights for? Shi Huagu didn''t expect the other party to throw the problem back at him. He gritted his teeth and said, Ten million, for one year of advertising rights! Ten million, that''s all a common Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator could accumulate in his lifetime. If it''s a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator from an influential family, there would be more money. Mr. Shi, you do love a joke. Lu Yang chuckled lightly as he took out the Storage Ring given to him by the association and placed it on the stone table. The three of us can earn six million for completing a mission, ten million doesn''t seem to be enough, does it? Lu Yang wasn''t bragging. Based on the earnings from each of his previous missions, earning six million this time was on the lower side. The last time he did a mission, he went out to cheer up Li Haoran and incidentally established the Heaven''s Court. The time before last, he killed a tiger demon to solve the Ghoul problem, and incidentally infiltrated the Eternity Sect. These were gains that couldn''t be measured by spirit stones. The earnings from each of those missions were higher than this one. Twenty no, thirty million! Shi Huagu''s heart was bleeding. Nobody has used the Dream Mirage for advertising before. If it fails, this thirty million is just wasted. Lu Yang still had the same relaxed and contented look, A fixed price, fifty million, for one-minute ads at the beginning within a year, plus scenes of eating skewers in ''Come Again Barbecue'' will appear in the Dream Mirage. Vice Headmaster Shi hesitated, he hadn''t thought of this method of advertising. If the advertising is truly successful, fifty million might not be off the mark. Thinking of the booming business of the barbecue shop, and the generous Heaven''s Court, Shi Huagu set his mind, Alright, fifty million it is! Mr. Shi will be glad to have cooperated with us. Chapter 524 Chapter 524: Chapter 523: Debt Repayment Thunder_1 This storage ring contains ten million Spirit Stones, which serve as a deposit. Please accept it, Mr. Tao. Vice Headmaster Shi felt the pinch, as he had originally planned to use this ten million to acquire the rights to promotions, but now, this ten million has turned into a mere deposit. I need to reallocate funds to amass the remaining forty million, so I ask for your patience for about half a month, Mr. Tao. We have not yet completed capturing the one-minute promotional fantasy realm, so after half a month, the promotional fantasy realm, along with the forty million Spirit Stones, will be delivered to Mr. Tao. This is a wooden tag used for contact. Vice Headmaster Shi handed Tao Yaoye a wooden tag about the size of a palm. He has also given one to Lu Yang. Once the Spirit Stones have been collected, we will contact Mr. Tao through the wooden tag. Shi Huagu''s attitude couldn''t be more thoughtful. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Lu Yang had said before, in this matter, it was the Nine Nether Sect begging Tao Yaoye to do something; Tao Yaoye was the one holding the initiative. Fine, I have other business to attend to, so I will not keep your company any longer. Shi Huagu slowly rose to his feet, gave a signal to Huo Huashen, and asked him to see Lu Yang and the others out. Huo Huashen understood what was intended and took out an eyedropper from his storage ring and handed it to Shi Huagu. Shi Huagu in shock: I asked you to see them off! If it weren''t for Huo Huashen''s high potential and given the time, he could become Vice Headmaster or even Headmaster, Shi Huagu would have slapped this bastard to death! Go to NovelFire.site Huo Huashen thought to himself, can this be blamed on me? Your honor''s one glance implicates a lot, who can understand that? After Huo Huashen saw off the three of them, and they had walked about two miles, they heard a thundering sound behind them that startled them. They turned around and saw a radical change in the weather where Shi Huagu was. The sky was filled with dark clouds, and there was lightning and thunder, as if apocalypse were imminent. This was a Thunder Tribulation that posed a threat to life even at the Unification stage. Even though they were so far apart, they could still feel the pressure from the thunder Wait, why don''t I feel any pressure? Lu Yang was puzzled. Judging by the looks on the faces of his two junior sisters and Huo Huashen, the power of thunder should have reached here. Why doesn''t he feel anything at all? Of course, it''s because this fairy is present. Fairy Eternity stepped forward and boasted, her chin raised high in pride. Are you really so powerful, Fairy? Lu Yang was very surprised, he did not expect Fairy Eternity to have such great influence. Naturally, most of the thunder tribulations originate from the Tribulation Dao Fruit blessed by Yingtian Immortal. So why wouldn''t the thunder tribulation respect me? Although Yingtian Immortal was not the creator of thunder tribulation, his merit was in promoting and diversifying the methods and types of thunder tribulation. For the first time, Lu Yang realized how significant Fairy Eternity''s influence was C even the thunder tribulation had to give her face. It seems that Yingtian Immortal left quite a psychological shadow on Fairy Eternity. Looking at this situation, this thunder tribulation should be the Debt Repayment Thunder tribulation, specially designed to punish those who owe money and refuse to repay it. Lu Yang remembered that Huo Huashen had taken a part of Qin Haoran''s inheritance from him, and the content of the inheritance was related to the IOU Lu Yang made sure that Huo Huashen, standing next to him, was still alive and marveled at how much importance Vice Headmaster Shi placed on Huo Huashen. Lu Yang was impressed that he had managed to survive this ordeal. The name of this thunder tribulation seems a bit too plain, doesn''t it? Lu Yang thought about it. In his impression, thunder tribulation should have names such as Shangqing, Zixiao, Guiji, Six-C, Six-A. You named it Debt Repayment Thunder, why not name it IOU Thunder? Yingtian Immortal, do you know how to name things? I think the names I came up with are fine. Lu Yang suddenly came to a realization, and his expression twinkled as if he''d had an epiphany: So it was you, Fairy, who named it! No wonder the name carries a return to simplicity. After thinking it over, I realize that there is profound wisdom in it. As the saying goes, return what you owe. If debtors would repay their debts, they wouldn''t encounter thunder tribulation. Therefore, those who don''t repay their debts have to lose their lives. The name that Fairy has given it is really thought-provoking. A few short words contain multiple layers of deep meaning, it''s really food for thought! Fairy Eternity revealed a smile that fit her age: Hehe, I didn''t think that deeply. Seeing a Unification Stage cultivator Pass Tribulation was a rare occurrence, so they all stopped to watch for a while. Actually, Huo Huashen had seen it several times before, but he was mainly accompanying Lu Yang and the other two. In the grand scheme of things, this was just a spectacle. The Thunder Tribulation that threatened even someone at the Unification Stage was beyond their understanding, as the level was too high. Given Lu Yang and the other two''s Realm, they couldn''t grasp the secrets of Shi Huagu successfully passing his tribulation. As for Fairy Eternity, she had witnessed Yingtian Immortal orchestrate this Thunder Tribulation firsthand, hence, she had nothing much to see. Leaving Shi Huagu to his tribulation, Huo Huashen escorted the three of them onto the flying boat. Before they left, Huo Huashen felt he needed to speak his mind, or he''d just stew in his thoughts. If you three ever get a chance, you should come by our barbecue joint. Although it can''t compare to the mountain and sea delicacies of the Immortal Sect, our skewers are quite good. Alright. In the flying boat''s cabin, Lan Ting still seemed dazed. How did it happen that they were just going to complete a regular mission and ended up being intercepted by the vice headmaster of the Nine Nether Cult, then asked to cooperate, and finally given ten million spirit stones, all before being sent away courteously? Though Lan Ting didn''t lack money, she had never seen such a way of making money before. She was from the renowned Lan family. Most influential families would have a regional prefix. For instance, Yan Family of Qingzhou, Wenren Family of Liang State, and Ye Family of Liang State. Only a few influential families did not have such a prefix. When one mentioned the family with the surname ''Lan'', it only referred to the Lan family. This was the kind of treatment only top-ranked prestigious families got. This was the result of both power and accumulation over time. Meng family was the same. Though the Lan family was not on par with the most prestigious Meng family, it was still among the top influential families. Lu Yang took a sigh of relief. This trip had gone rather smoothly. They didn''t have to kill a Unification Stage cultivator, nor did they have to face a Transcendance Tribulation stage one. Senior Brother Lu, these ten million spirit stones Tao Yaoye looked eagerly at Lu Yang, holding the storage ring. The spirit stones had been too easy to come by, which left her feeling uneasy. She felt like she hadn''t done anything to earn ten million spirit stones. Plus, there was still forty million to be paid. Lu Yang waved it off, You earned it with your own skills. Keep it. Oh. There''s another thing I need to remind you about. What? Lu Yang narrowed his eyes. He saw a few burly men stand up in the distance and begin to walk his way. He reminded her casually, When you''re out and about, don''t flaunt your wealth. It can get you into trouble. Tao Yaoye suddenly realized she had not transmitted her voice to speak with Senior Brother Lu earlier. Any cultivator who had paid some attention to their conversation would have heard what she had said. Now, she was seen as a cultivator who had ten million spirit stones. It was a fortune that would take a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator a lifetime to amass. She was only at the Golden Core Stage! Wealth and power that do not match, are sure to attract trouble! A few grim-faced burly men approached, their cultivation levels concealed. They were at least at the Golden Core Stage or perhaps even at the Nascent Soul Stage. Long-distance flying consumed a cultivator''s spiritual essence too much. Many cultivators would choose to travel in flying boats even if they could fly. The sturdy men surrounded Lu Yang''s group, ignoring both Lu Yang and Lan Ting. They looked at Tao Yaoye, and greed was barely concealed in their expressions. Fellow daoist, it seems you have quite a lot of spirit stones? Having so many spirit stones with you it''s not safe. Why don''t we keep them for you? What do you guys want! Tao Yaoye asked cautiously, secretly reaching for her Identity Jade in preparation to use her magic artifact at any moment. What if the opponents were Nascent Soul Stage? She was not afraid at all. The leading burly man just chuckled coldly, making no effort to disguise his intentions. Have you ever considered depositing your spirit stones with our Land Money Trade Association, fellow daoist? You get five percent interest annually. Chapter 525 Chapter 525: Chapter 524 No Major Incidents Along the Way_1 Seeing that Tao Yaoye was still in shock, another burly man quickly interjected: The guild also offers financial products with an annual interest rate of eight to twelve percent. Guaranteed profits! Tao Yaoye deeply understood what Senior Brother Lu meant about not showing off one''s wealth, otherwise, it would attract troubles. Now the trouble had arrived. One after another, they introduced all sorts of investment products, establishing foundations, low-risk high-returnShe couldn''t understand at all. No, I don''t need it. Tao Yaoye firmly rejected. What''s the fuss about twelve percent interest? If she invested these ten million spirit stones into the Dream Mirage, to expand the scale, the return she would gain far exceeded twelve percent of interest. Ah, that''s a real shame then. The burly men could only reluctantly give up seeing Tao Yaoye''s steadfast attitude. Such a good chance, why didn''t she fall for it? Luckily, this was just a slight diversion and nothing serious occurred along the way. Except for an officer who halted the flying boat, claiming that a murderer was suspected of hiding among the passengers. He intended to verify the identification of each passenger. Shortly after, the murderer resisted arrest and injured people, only to be subdued by the burly men selling the guild''s products. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The murderer shouted, I''ve already poisoned the captain! Only I have the antidote. If you don''t release me, the captain will die for sure. Get ready for the ship to be destroyed and all lives lost! It was a shame that before anyone could step forward to say that they knew how to pilot the boat, they saw the captain come out and announce that he was immune to poisons. He then went back to continue driving the boat. There was also a Golden Core Stage cultivator trying to cheat on the fare The Golden Core Stage cultivator was flying, while eating and flying, he got tired. As it happened, the flying boat was passing by, so he sneakily climbed to the tail of the boat to hitch a ride. Go to NovelFire.site But his concealment skills were poor, so he was detected by the Ticket Checking Array and made to pay for the ticket. And there was a pregnant woman about to give birth, fainting from the intense pain. Luckily, there was a Pill Master among the passengers who managed to save both their lives. Honey, wake up, we''re nearly there! The husband held the pregnant woman''s hand, shouted loudly, but the severe pain caused his wife to pass out. Everyone around was anxious, but they didn''t know what to do. If the pregnant woman passed out, would it be a case of two lives lost? I am a Pill Master, I will help. Lu Yang faintly remembered the sound of this voice. He turned his head to look, and the one who spoke was a female cultivator with a layer of golden elixir pattern on her sleeve. This was an outfit worn by Pill Masters. An Identity Jade hung from the female cultivator''s waist from the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang remembered, this person was Senior Sister Jasmine from Elixir Cauldron Peak, who was in the middle of the queue when they lined up to slap him. This meant Jasmine Senior Sister was considered to have mid-level strength among the senior brothers and sisters who slapped him. That is, the Nascent Soul Stage. Lu Yang didn''t rashly greet her. He also wanted to know how Jasmine Senior Sister intended to help the pregnant woman. Jasmine Senior Sister scanned with her Spiritual Sense, taking stock of the situation, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. The pregnant woman was too unconscious and would not wake up without a strong stimulus. But too much stimulation might harm the baby. Under these circumstances, there was only one way. Jasmine Senior Sister shut her eyes, and a three-inch tall little figure flew out of her Lingtai, went inside the pregnant woman''s head, temporarily taking over her body. WahC Before long, a baby dropped to the ground with a cry. It''s done. Jasmine Senior Sister let out a sigh of relief as her Nascent Soul returned to her body. The husband saw that the child was born and both mother and child were safe. He was excited and held Jasmine Senior Sister''s hand, Thank you so much for helping my wife give birth! I''m very grateful! Jasmine Senior Sister: There''s no need to say thank you! Jasmine Senior Sister tried to convince him to not send her a banner of gratitude, finally successfully. Senior Sister Jasmine. After the incident ended, Lu Yang went up to greet her. Junior Brother Lu? And Junior Sister Tao as well, I remember you, aren''t you Junior Sister Lan Ting of the Laurel Fairy Palace? How did the three of you end up together? Jasmine Senior Sister had a good impression of Lu Yang; after all, they had shared some intimate physical contact and even bled together. Isn''t it because Junior Sister Tao and I were on a mission and happened to meet Junior Sister Lan Ting who was on the same mission? It''s a coincidence. I see. What about you, Jasmine Senior Sister, are you also on a mission? Jasmine Senior Sister proudly flicked her sleeve: I went to take the qualification exam to become a Pill Master. Look, these are the new clothes I just got. Senior Sister, weren''t you a Pill Master already, quite a long time ago? Jasmine Senior Sister was already at the Nascent Soul Stage, so how was she just becoming a Pill Master now? Oh, that''s what the Sect recognizes. It''s not recognized outside, practicing medicine would be considered illegal, there''s a risk of getting caught. Every time I go out on a mission, I treat patients stealthily. I thought about it a few days ago, instead of all the hassle every time, I might as well get a certification as a Pill Master. Congratulations, Senior Sister, on becoming a certified Pill Master of the Pill Refining Alliance. Lu Yang cupped his hands in congratulations, Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting also followed suit, trying to imitate him. Jasmine Senior Sister waved her hand, thinking of the process of the exam made her feel bothered: There''s nothing to congratulate about, taking an exam is a lot of trouble. I ended up in the wrong examination room and didn''t realize my mistake until after the exam. Turns out it was the selection exam for the deputy head of the Pill Refining Alliance''s branch. No wonder there were so many high-level people, almost caught up to me. I took the first place, and only found out I wasn''t a Pill Master and wasn''t eligible for the exam when they were re-verifying our identities afterward. I had no choice but to run to the examination room for apprentice Pill Masters. I continued to refine pills in front, and behind me, a group of master refiners were observing how I did it. It was really annoying. Lu Yang felt what Senior Sister you should consider is the immense pressure on those apprentice Pill Masters taking the exam with you. And now you see the result, I have successfully become a Pill Master. The Pill Refining Alliance even asked if I could serve as the branch head, but I thought that would be too much trouble, so I declined. In the end, they forced an honorary deputy head title onto me. Jasmine Senior Sister took out a golden alchemy furnace badge from her Identity Jade, the back was engraved with the word Jasmine. Lu Yang: Should I say one would expect nothing less from a senior sister of Elixir Cauldron Peak? Her way of doing things is really unique. Fortunately, after helping the pregnant woman deliver, no more incidents occurred, and the flying boat arrived at Seek Dao Sect smoothly. Goodbye Junior Sister Lan! Goodbye! Lu Yang and Lan Ting waved goodbye. This boat included two stops, one at Seek Dao Sect and the other at Laurel Fairy Palace. Once they arrived at Seek Dao Sect and just entered the core area, they saw a junior brother named Meng Jingzhou passing by. Have you finished your closed-door cultivation? Lu Yang casually called out to Meng Jingzhou. Closed-door cultivation? Meng Jingzhou was completely confused. Tao Yaoye smiled and said: Did you forget, Senior Brother Meng? A few days ago, I was about to go on a mission and wanted to call you and Junior Brother Lu along. But you were in closed-door cultivation then, so in the end, only Junior Brother Lu and I went on the mission. Seeing Tao Yaoye''s calm look with a hint of threat in her eyes, Meng Jingzhou then acted as if he had suddenly remembered. Oh right, I was indeed in closed-door cultivation those few days, just came out, still a little dazed. Chapter 526 Chapter 526: Chapter 525: The Dao Fruit of Immortal Jiuchong and Qilin Immortal_1 Junior Brother Lu, you have a thank-you note. Ten days later, a Senior Brother on duty in the Task Hall delivered a letter to Lu Yang, who was consuming spiritual essence with his mouth wide open for cultivation. Lu Yang opened the letter, which was written by Mr. Song. The main point of the letter was to thank Lu Yang for his assistance in dealing with the Washing Lady, thus putting the Song Family''s business on the right track. The letter also mentioned his youngest daughter and Zhou, Mr. Song stated that after checking, Zhou turned out to be his biological son, and his younger daughter, Song Lian''er, was actually the daughter of the housekeeper. As for what mishap led to this situation, Mr. Song didn''t elaborate much in the letter. Lu Yang guessed that there was a mix-up when the midwife assisted during childbirth. Lu Yang discreetly stored away the letter. The intricate relationships within the Song Family were giving him a headache. We''re merely scratching the surface. Back in ancient times, tribes and clans were the norm, and relationships back then were far more complicated than this. Fairy, which tribe do you come from? Lu Yang asked casually, only to be met with a lengthy silence from Fairy Eternity. A small tribe, no point in mentioning it, it was wiped out when I was still underage. It became a battlefield for a man and a beast, and our tribe got caught in the crossfire. Fairy Eternity murmured quietly, her usual lively spirit nowhere to be seen. Lu Yang fell silent, not knowing what to say at that moment. One wrong word might make the situation worse. Before the era of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, it was not a glorious time. Small tribes were often crushed without mercy. Junior Brother, come over here. Fortunately, at that moment, Eldest Senior Sister broke the uncomfortable silence with a message. Go to NovelFire.site Eldest Senior Sister, what''s going on? When Lu Yang found the Eldest Senior Sister, he wondered why she seldom summoned him. Could it be that their master got captured again and needed someone to bail him out? Or was their master imprisoned again and needed someone to visit him, but Eldest Senior Sister, concerned about her dignity, wanted him to go instead? Or was their master finally caught by his enemies, hanging by a thread, and needed to be rescued? Wait for the others. Not long after, the ''others'' Eldest Senior Sister mentioned arrived at Sky Gate Mountain one by one: Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, Li Haoran. Greetings, Eldest Senior Sister. The four of them arrived at Sky Gate Mountain and greeted Eldest Senior Sister politely. In light of tradition, the Five Great Immortal Sects occasionally hold exchange programs among disciples. This time, disciples of Seek Dao Sect have the opportunity to study in the Five Elements Sect. There are five positions, and I thought the five of you would be the perfect candidates. Originally, disciples from Seek Dao Sect were set to go to Laurel Fairy Palace for the exchange. However, Palace Master Luo firmly refused to let Lu Yang go to Laurel Fairy Palace, so Eldest Senior Sister had to change it to the Five Elements Sect. To the Five Elements Sect? Upon hearing the exciting news, Lu Yang and the others couldn''t help but smile, their eyes gleaming with joy. They had never visited other Immortal Sects before. Meng Jingzhou was also thrilled; he didn''t expect to be able to visit the Five Elements Sect again so soon. Four months ago, Qiu Jin''an used Meng Jingzhou''s body to launch a ''Single Curse Punch'' at Uncle Ba and promised to teach Meng Jingzhou a Five Elements magic skill. Meng Jingzhou had learned a tremendously powerful Five Elements magic skill from Qiu Jin''an in the Five Elements Sect, but he never found an opportunity to use it against Lu Yang. Then, who is the one coming to our Sect for the exchange? Shi Chan from the Suspension Temple. Lu Yang had heard about Shi Chan before. Apparently, he was still working as a butcher in a slaughterhouse, but no one knew how he was performing. Then, prepare yourselves. You will set off in two days. Who will be our leading elder? Lu Yang asked. Logically, there should be a leader for their group. It wouldn''t be appropriate to let the five of them, who were all juniors, go to the Five Elements Sect without supervision. The Grand Elder hasn''t returned since he impersonated our master to go outside last time. The Second Elder volunteered to go to the Five Elements Sect, but they didn''t accept him. Due to issues from the past, the remaining elders are worried about revenge attacks if they go alone. Therefore, they dare not go. So, you are heading to the Five Elements Sect this time without a leading elder. Lu Yang: Why does it feel so dangerous to go to the Five Elements Sect this time? I hope we don''t enter walking and leave lying down, right? Don''t worry, I''ve been to the Five Elements Sect. I''ll guide you. Meng Jingzhou saw an opportunity to be the leader and immediately stepped up to the plate. Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a sidelong glance. He could tell that Meng wanted to take advantage of this situation, probably to prank him: Are you reliable? More reliable than you. Then, okay. Lu Yang didn''t debate with Meng Jingzhou further. After all, there was no one else who could lead the team. The concept of the Five Elements in the Five Elements Sect has some merits. You can learn a thing or two when you get there. Eldest Senior Sister advised the five of them. The five of them unanimously agreed. Speaking of the Five Elements, the Dao Fruit of Immortal Jiuchong seems to have some connection with it. What is Immortal Jiuchong''s Dao Fruit? The Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. It represents the extremes of this world: extreme heat and extreme cold, rapid speed and stillness, strength and weakness, etc. It''s pretty complicated to use, and it''s not something that can be explained in a sentence or two. What about the Dao Fruit of Qilin Immortal? The Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit. It can be simply understood as this: any technique or move used against Qilin Immortal cannot be used for the second time. For instance, if you use the ''Universe in Palm'' technique against him and knock him to the ground or pull him into your palm, his Dao Fruit will quickly adapt to this technique. If you attempt to use this technique again, it will be ineffective. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One time, Immortal Jiuchong used an extremely hot flame to roast Qilin Immortal. Qilin Immortal yelled in pain. The next time that technique was employed, Qilin Immortal could dance and bathe in the sea of flames. Did Qilin Immortal then win? No, Immortal Jiuchong recorded the process of Qilin Immortal bathing, and used it as leverage to have Qilin Immortal sabotage. Lu Yang: Why are the ways you Immortals fight and the victory conditions different from what I imagined? Then, would there be any problems for Qilin Immortal to eat your cooking? Doesn''t that mean Qilin Immortal would become immune after being poisoned by Fairy Eternity? Fairy Eternity was puzzled by the question: Problems? What do you mean? Do you mean he might grow tired of the food I cook? No way, as an Immortal Cook, I always strive for innovation. Every time, I prepare a different style of dish! Lu Yang felt that Qilin Immortal would probably be happier if Fairy Eternity didn''t innovate. There''s one more thing, I remember that during the competition for the immortal status, the Geniuses of Dragon and Phoenix clans lost to Qilin Immortal. Is there a fixed quota for becoming an Immortal? Lu Yang had been puzzled by this for a long time. Is there a need for competition in becoming an Immortal? What were the ancients fighting for? Not really, it''s just that the Dao Fruits of those two little girls conflict with Qilin Immortal''s. Conflict? Their Dao Fruit prototypes are the ''Natural Selection Dao Fruit'' and the ''Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit''. Aren''t the rules these Dao Fruit prototypes represent very similar to Qilin Immortal''s? Just as there can only be one Eternity Dao Fruit, and as long as I''m here, any Eternity Dao Fruit prototype cannot become a genuine Dao Fruit. There can only be one Dao Fruit of similar rules. Among the three of them, only one could ascend to immortality. The other two at most could become Semi-Immortals, almost reaching Immortal status but never quite there. Chapter 527 Chapter 527: Chapter 526: I was wrong, dare to do it again next time_1 I see. Lu Yang had learned new knowledge he couldn''t use for the moment. So there''s only one Dao fruit that has similar traits. That means if there is an immortal fairy like you, something like Immortal Dao fruit, Indestructible Dao fruit, or Eternity Dao fruit, they can only take the form of a seed, unable to mature into a full Dao fruit? If Time Immortal is present, the mature Dao fruit related to time would also be just one? That''s the principle Only then did Lu Yang realisze. No wonder they had to battle for ascension. This was like a fruit occupying the finish line, hueveryone aspired to reach that endpoint. The early bird gets the worm, and the latter ones who want to become immortals have to find another endpoint. Because the immortals are powerful, semi-immortals could never risk offending the immortals or rebel against them. When I was a semi-immortal, there were four or five semi-immortal Dao fruits similar to mine, like the immature Immortal Dao fruit, immature Indestructible Dao fruit and so on that you mentioned. They heard that I could potentially pose a threat, so they called a group of people to strike, that was quite imposing, so frightful. Luckily I don''t bluff, defeating this bunch was a piece of cake. Lu Yang though, The fairy is potent. Even though she usually enjoys bullying lower ranking cultivators, when meeting the same level, she becomes an invincible existence just like me. Otherwise, she couldn''t have produced the Invincible Elixir. Generally speaking, the higher the Cultivation Level, the harder it is to determine the winner among the same rank. Fairy Eternity, being able to confront four contenders at the semi-immortal stage, this battle power is definitely against the heaven. Go to NovelFire.site Fairy, how did you defeat them? Did you sacrifice yourself? Fairy Eternity waved her hand triumphantly: No need for such trouble, I called over Yingtian Immortal and the other three to help me, all four of them had become immortals. The result of four immortals fighting four semi-immortals is self-evident. Lu Yang: Fairy, didn''t you use Invincible Elixir even after becoming a semi-immortal, did you? So Fairy, you were the last one to become immortal? When it came to the time Fairy Eternity was a semi-immortal, Lu Yang recalled that she once mentioned that she was the last one to become an immortal. Using the fact that Fairy Eternity, with her Golden Core Stage cultivation, stooped to conquer Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong who were at the Foundation Establishment Stage, it can be deduced that Fairy''s cultivation progress was slightly faster. Originally, I should have been the first to become an immortal, but comments made by Time Immortal enlightned me I discarded my original immature Dao fruit, changed my plans, and began forging a brand new immature Dao fruit C it was the Immortal Dao fruit immature form, which delayed my process a little bit and allowed the other four to surpass me. While Lu Yang was pondering this, Eldest Senior Sister''s cold voice reached his ear, startling him and making him feel an icy sensation running down his spine. Senior, were you once again talking about the Dao fruit with our Junior Brother? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang just realised that during his conversation with Fairy Eternity, Meng Jingzhou and the rest had left, and now only he and Eldest Senior Sister remain. And Eldest Senior Sister was staring at him with an unhappy expression. Fairy Eternity waved her hands vigorously, pointing at Lu Yang and replied: Nope, it was Lu Yang who started asking me! Regardless of whether that was the truth, she had to clear herself of the responsibility first. Lu Yang couldn''t possibly let Fairy Eternity tarnish his reputation, Fairy started telling me. She said that looking at the Five Elements reminded her of what Immortal Jiuchong''s Dao fruit was. She then shared that knowledge with me! Arguments break out within the Indestructible Sect. Eldest Senior Sister was momentarily stunned and asked: What is Immortal Jiuchong''s Dao fruit? Eldest Senior Sister gained her knowledge about ancient times mainly from ancient books. Due to the immortality characteristic, although explicit records of the battles between immortals exist, any parts referring to the methods used by those immortals would be automatically erased. Eldest Senior Sister could only make conjectures based on the clues available. Of course, those won''t be as accurate as the accounts of Fairy Eternity, who was involved in the events. Immortal Jiuchong has Yin Yang Dao Fruit; Qilin Immortal has Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit. Eldest Senior Sister gave a nod of approval, This is almost akin to what I had speculated. This means out of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, you have the Indestructible Dao Fruit; Yingtian Immortal has the Tribulation Dao Fruit; Immortal Jiuchong has the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit; Time Immortal has the Time Dao Fruit, and Qilin Immortal has the Survival of the Fittest Dao fruit. There were five people who attained immortality in a relatively short period, showing how flourishing that era was. No wonder in the current Great Era, people compare the Great Era to the Ancient times. Additionally, pay attention when you talk to the Senior. You are only in the Golden Core Stage and learning too much about Dao fruit in advance may not be too beneficial. Now, knowing about the cultivation methods during the Unification Stage, and Transcendence Tribulation Stage should be enough. Lu Yang felt that even knowing the methods of the Unification Stage and Transcendence Tribulation Stage was not very beneficial, as these weren''t things that a practitioner at the Golden Core Stage should know about. Two days later, with Meng Jingzhou leading the way and Lu Yang bringing up the rear, the five Seek Dao Sect''s new generation disciples headed Yuan the Five Elements Sect. Considering the dangerous nature of the Five Elements Sect, Old horse lacked the strength for this mission. Meng Jingzhou chose not to travel by carriage and decided to travel with Lu Yang and the others on a flying boat. I didn''t expect to ride the flying boat again so soon. It''s been less than half a month since Lu Yang last rode a flying boat. Sorry I am late, Tao Yaoye was the last one to gather and managed to board just before the flying boat took off. The Promotion Fantasy Realm of Stone Bone has been prepared earlier. She retrieved the Promotion Fantasy Realm and the remaining forty million Spirit Stones from the main branch of the barbeque shop with the Sixth Elder. The Spirit Stones were for her, and the Sixth Elder handled the fusion of the Promotion Fantasy Realm and Dream Mirage. Sixth Elder located Uncle Ba and the Eighth Elder to handle it. She almost missed the departing time due to the round trip. Li Haoran watched all this play out, with jealousy burning in his heart. His peers were not only stronger in cultivation and had better natural talents, but they were also successful in their endeavors. If they were not directly successful, they still had inherited wealth, like Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu. But if he looked at himself C having nothing to his name C if he were to recover his previous identity and become the Master of the Nine Nether Sect, it might turn out to be even worse. As his Cultivation Level increased, Li Haoran retrieved half of Qin Haoran''s memories. And the more memories he retrieved, the harder he realized Qin Haoran''s life had been. It was inevitable that within these memories, there were instances of Qin Haoran''s passionate encounters with Su Yiren. At this point, Li Haoran didn''t feel that Qin Haoran''s life was difficult at all. Hearing Li Haoran''s complaints, Lu Yang comforted him sincerely: Junior Brother Li, don''t underestimate yourself. Your potential is no less than mine. If one day you could inherit Qin Haoran''s identity, there is one aspect where you could me. Li Haoran ignited hope and looked at Lu Yang expectantly : What is it? Your enemy is roughly equal to mine. Qin Haoran''s enemies are at the Unification Stage, and whenever I go out, I often encounter those at the Unification Stage as an opponent. Li Haoran: Please no. Lu Yang, you have a way with trouble and ironically, troubles seem to turn out to be blessings for you. I am not as capable as you. Fortunately, nothing major occurred during the journey, and the group safely reached the Five Elements Sect. They hadn''t even disembarked from the ship when they noticed that the members of the Five Elements Sect had lined up at the gate to welcome them. Especially outstanding were the ones that looked like elders, clenched magic artifacts in their hands, possessed a fierce expression, and watched the landing ship with intense focus. Chapter 528 Chapter 528: Chapter 527: Hospitable Five Elements Sect (Request for Monthly Pass)_1 The Five Elements Sect, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, is located on the Five Elements Spiritual Vein in Yunzhou. The Five Elements Spiritual Vein naturally corresponds to the Five Elements, making it the best place in Yunzhou. Under the leadership of Sect Leader Qiu Jin''an, the Five Elements Sect is full of talents and is thriving. The sect is serious and diligent internally, striving to be the best, while being warm and friendly towards the outside world. Even when disciples from the Seek Dao Sect come to study at the Five Elements Sect, old grudges are put aside, with elders coming out to meet them with magic artifacts, worried about any potential accidents befalling the Seek Dao Sect disciples. We are so welcomed here, with so many people coming out to greet us. Man Gu laughed as he looked at the crowd in front of the gate of the Five Elements Sect. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched as he learned from Fairy Eternity that those holding the magic artifacts were all in Unification stage, undoubtedly the elders of the Five Elements Sect. Did they really need to hold magic artifacts to welcome them? The flying boat docked while Meng Jingzhou led the team off the ship. Qiu Jin''an warmly greeted them, and behind him were five fierce and grim elders. One of the elders even held a banner in one hand and a weapon in the other, and it was unclear what he wanted to do. Welcome to our Five Elements Sect for observation and learning. Is there no leading elder? Qiu Jin''an did a headcount, only five men, not one of Seek Dao Sect''s children were there. Unwilling to let it be, Qiu Jin''an used his Spiritual Sense to survey the surroundings and see if there was anyone hiding nearby. No, the elders are all busy, so they didn''t come. Meng Jingzhou explained truthfully. With a look of regret, Qiu Jin''an shook his head. It was a pity that nobody walked into his trap. The five elders behind him used their magic artifacts. The tips of the artifacts were shining brightly. Meng Jingzhou was taken aback, but luckily the magic artifacts weren''t aimed at people but at the sky. Go to NovelFire.site Boom, boom, boom Five attacks exploded in the air. The light they gave off was like beautiful fireworks exploding at night during the New Year. With the sound of the explosions, the banner was unfurled: Welcome Seek Dao Sect disciples to our sect for study. The Five Elements Sect was meticulous in their plans. They prepared for two possibilities. If the children of the Seek Dao Sect came, they would greet with magic artifacts, step on the Seek Dao Sect''s children and unfurl the banners as a show of power. If Yun Zhi came, they would switch to fireworks and banners immediately. Even though Yun Zhi did not show up, having only a few juniors coming over, it was enough to welcome with a banner unfurling and fireworks display. Dismiss, dismiss, Old Buyu hasn''t arrived. I heard that Old Buyu has appeared in the Wild State, should we go check it out? Forget it, it''s probably another false alarm. Did we ever manage to catch him when we did obtain his whereabouts? This son of a bitch is slippery, faster than a rabbit! Man and Sword as One, One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, nobody can find his true form with the continuous use of these two moves. By the time they find him, he would have already run off. You know what, if I ran into him, I could actually find him. How would you find him? Did you see my eyes? I jumped into a furnace and smoked them for forty-nine days. Now my eyes can rival the Demon-Reflecting Mirror of the White Horse Temple! If that''s so efficient, is it easy to practice? I would also like to give it a try. The elders, having fired off their fireworks and unfurled the banners, began to disperse and chat amongst themselves soon after. Seeing that his target had not shown up, Qiu Jin''an coughed twice, giving Bai Ming a look to take care of the five men. The Sect Leader and the elders had already left, but the disciples of the Five Elements Sect remained. Which one is Lu Yang? Point him out to me. That''s him, the one who looks clean and tidy. Do not judge a book by its cover. I heard that he fought and won against Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation stages when he was at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Now he''s at the Golden Core Stage, can he defeat those at the Refining The Void stage? Even without him fighting at the Refining The Void stage, even I can beat a weakened one in that stage. Right. Who''s the founder of the Dream Mirage? Are you blind? There''s only one female cultivator, still asking? She''s truly talented, why can''t I think of such a profitable idea. What kind of good idea can you think of? You ate the skewers from Seek Dao Sect and wanted to open a shop outside, but found that the competition for barbecue shops is too fierce? Isn''t the robust one the Ancient Barbarian Tribe? I thought the Ancient Barbarian Tribe was extinct. It is rumored that he is a rare bloodline reverting back to its origin. The disciples of the Five Elements Sect didn''t frequent exchanges with the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect often, hence, they are extremely interested in Lu Yang and his party. After Qiu Jin''an left, Meng Jingzhou looked at Bai Ming, puzzled: Didn''t you go for the exchange study? Bai Ming smirked: There is no place left to go. Your Seek Dao Sect took Shi Chan, Yan Tianzhi went to the Suspension Temple, the Laurel Fairy Palace does not allow male disciples, my two Junior Sisters went there, I frequent at the Prison Suppressing Sect and there''s no need for me to go, so I can only stay at the sect. As Bai Ming walked, he introduced the situation of the Five Elements Sect to Lu Yang and the others. You should have seen it from the flying boat. Our Five Elements Sect is built on the Five Elements Spiritual Vein. Depending on the different specializations, our sect has divided into five divisions according to the Five Elements. The ones who greeted you with the Sect Leader just now are the Grand Elders of the Five Veins. When they were young, they had some private grudges with your Seek Dao Sect''s elders. They wanted to meet and reminisce the old times, but it''s a pity they didn''t come. What kind of grudges? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bai Ming heard from his Master about the several disputes between the Five Elements Sect and the Seek Dao Sect: There were quite a few. For example, regular fights, your Seek Dao Sect''s elders often use a Sea of People Tactic to fight our elders when you have superior numbers, and report to the government office when you are outnumbered. Sometimes they even use the Honey Trap. The fourth elder from your sect wrote a letter to our elder, using a female disciple''s tone saying she had admired our elder for a long time and hoped to meet him. The letter mentioned that she was shy and didn''t want to meet too many people, and requested for a private meeting. Our elder went, then nine people jumped out from behind a large stone. Can you imagine that? Lu Yang felt that this plot sounded very familiar. Did the Fourth Elder learn this tactic after a sobering experience? Li Haoran feared that there might be elders from the Five Elements Sect eavesdropping on their conversation, and Bai Ming''s words might stir up old resentments and draw their ire. Hence, he swiftly changed the topic: Which division are you from? Me? I am proficient in the Five Elements magic skills, I don''t belong to any divisions. I am a disciple of the Sect Leader. Only those like me who are skilled in all Five Elements magic skills can be disciples of the Sect Leader. Speaking of this, Bai Ming appeared slightly smug, the corners of his mouth curling up into a faint smile. Being proficient in the Five Elements magic skills, his talent in the Five Elements Sect was unique and rare. Then I should be suitable too. Lu Yang pointed at himself. His magic skills were unique: he could use the Golden Body of the gold series magic skills, the Tree-Planting Sutra of the wood series magic skills, he hadn''t learned the water series magic skills yet, he could use the Three Flavored True Fire of the fire series magic skills, and Shrinking Earth of the earth series magic skills. Bai Ming turned his head to look at Lu Yang, surprise in his eyes: You are indeed suitable, very fitting to be with the Sect Leader. Why didn''t you come to our Five Elements Sect in the first place? Lu Yang scratched his head awkwardly: The Seek Dao Sect was closer to my home, so I thought I''d try it first. I didn''t expect to succeed right away. Bai Ming: What a simplistic reason. Chapter 529 Chapter 529: Chapter 528: Meng Family''s Attack Method (Request for monthly tickets)_1 This is the Scripture Pavilion, which contains every book available on the market. Disciples are free to read the first floor, but to access the second or higher floors, you need to complete tasks to exchange for access, The Five Elements Sect also has a Task Hall. Unlike Seek Dao Sect, where the disciples can freely learn this realm''s techniques when they reach a particular Cultivation Level, the disciples of the Five Elements Sect need to complete tasks first to study the desired techniques. This system was established at the establishment of the Five Elements Sect. The theory was that the law should not be passed on casually. When something is obtained too easily, it may not be valued, but rewards gained through effort are cherished. However, as disciples here to study in the Five Elements Sect, we cannot expect you to also exchange contributions. As per tradition, you can each choose one technique. If you want to learn more, you will need to complete tasks. This is the lecture hall. Later, the Elder of Passing Skills will explain to you the ''Five Elements General Outline''. It''s a requisite course for every disciple in our sect. But, of course, we won''t forcibly impose our Five Elements Sect''s theories on you. Just listen, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask the Elder. This is the Martial Skill Spreading Hall. Disciples of the Five Elements Sect usually practice here on regular days. On several large platforms fortified by Array Methods, disciples dressed in robes of the Five Elements Sect were showcasing their elemental magic skills. The fierce battles made even the platforms shake slightly, triggering rounds of cheers from the audience. Even from a distance, Lu Yang could feel the waves of energy produced by the battles. His hair was blowing slightly. The platform was intense, shards of rock scattered across the ground. A senior brother from the Five Elements Sect pointed at the rubble and shouted, Transform stones into gold! The rocks turned into shiny gold. Then the senior brother coated all the gold with his Spiritual Sense and cast another magic skill: A Thousand Gold Throw! The shining gold transformed into tangible forces distorting the very fabric of space. The golden forces surged toward their opponent under the influence of the magic skill! Is this the legendary technique that transforms wealth into an attack? Tao Yaoye was astonished. She thought this technique was long lost, but she never imagined seeing it on display in the Five Elements Sect. Go to NovelFire.site Bai Ming explained, A Thousand Gold Throw is a secret technique of the Golden Meridian. It''s powerful and Elder Zhang innovated it by connecting ''Transform stones into gold'' with the ''A Thousand Gold Throw,'' forming a linked technique. However, it has its drawbacks. After all, gold is a mundane entity whose value isn''t high. Elder Zhang compensated for the lack of quality with quantity to achieve the desired attack effect. Impressive thinking, Lu Yang admired. He was already encountering these innovative thoughts upon his arrival at the Five Elements Sect, suggesting that he would undoubtedly learn many things in his journey here. Old Meng, do you want to learn this technique? Lu Yang thought Meng Jingzhou was the most suitable for learning ''A Thousand Gold Throw.'' Imagine the massive power when Meng Jingzhou transforms gold, jewels, and Spirit Stones into attacks. Meng Jingzhou shook his head in disapproval, My Meng Family knows ''A Thousand Gold Throw'' as well, but our ancestors explicitly forbade us from practicing this skill. They termed it as a forbidden technique. Why? Lu Yang was puzzled. Can you imagine a scene where a son quarrels with his father, and the son uses ''A Thousand Gold Throw'' to use up all of his father''s Spirit Stones? That guy made it more illuminating as compared to the New Year fireworks, making the Imperial City as bright as daytime even late into the night. The noise was so loud nobody could sleep, and as a result, dozens of people surrounded our Meng Family in the middle of the night. In the past, the Meng family offended others one by one. Yet, this time they managed to offend the entire Imperial City in one fell swoop. Even the Meng family couldn''t withstand the ire of the entire city. Lu Yang: From now on, I will never confess that I know you when I am in Imperial City to avoid being targeted by unknown enemies. Meng Jingzhou continued, Moreover, our Meng family has more remarkable techniques, no need to learn this one. More remarkable techniques, like what? Lu Yang became more curious. Meng Jingzhou continued, I''m not very well aware of the technical details, but I can tell you how to use this technique. During combat, throw a considerable pile of Spirit Stones at the enemy. Consequently, the ownership of Spirit Stones goes from the Meng family to the opponent. Then, urge the opponent to return the Spirit Stones promptly. If they don''t, the force of heavenly punishment, thunderstrike, will descend upon them and end their lives! Lu Yang looked askance, why does this technique sound so familiar? Oh yes, the thunderstrike force is also known as the ''Debt Repayment Thunder''. Lu Yang also found the name of this heavenly punishment force familiar. He glanced at Meng Jingzhou, and then at Li Haoran, who was entirely engrossed in the spectacle and oblivious to this conversation. Could it be that the person Qin Haoran borrowed money from long ago was the Meng Family? Lu Yang finally decided to keep quiet about this matter. As the Eldest Senior Brother, he wanted to maintain brotherly affection within the sect, regardless of any past wrongs. Judging from Li Haoran inheriting memories from Qin Haoran earlier, he either hasn''t remembered who Qin Haoran borrowed money from, or perhaps the Meng family borrowed against a false identity and engaged in lending malpractice. Let it be, so much time has passed since then. Qin Haoran is already dead, and now the one who owes the debt is Vice Headmaster Shi, so let the matter rest. Bai Ming looked at Meng Jingzhou with a strange expression, No wonder the Meng family has so many enemies. Just this combat style is enough to be deemed unscrupulous. Meng Jingzhou defended his family''s method vehemently, What are you talking about? This is a legitimate use of the force of heavenly punishment. Is it wrong to utilize natural law? Which advancement of the human race was not due to understanding and applying natural rules? Bai Ming then led the five to a scorching hot location. Fire occasionally sprung from the ground, heating the terra cotthued earth. The temperature could be felt even through their boots. If they were not already at the Golden Core Stage, they would be dehydrated by now. This is the cultivation ground of the Fire Vein. It harbors various True Fires. Practicing fire attribute techniques or Fire Spirit Root here would lead to twice the results with half the effort. One could also learn about the essence of True Fire. My Daoist friend Li should find this relevant. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Haoran felt the most intense connection. Just standing here for a moment caused the spiritual essence in his body to bubble up, and his technique automatically began to rotate and cultivate. He was a Fire Spirit Root, and this place suited him perfectly. Can I cultivate here? Li Haoran felt like this place was a treasure tailor-made for him. Bai Ming revealed a troubled look and hesitantly said, Your Master is Elder Zhou Xin, isn''t he? Yes. And does he possess numerous True Fires? Yes, my Master''s Refining room contains all sorts of True Fires. He can use them whenever he needs to refine anything. Lu Yang had seen Fifth Elder refining. The Fifth Elder had used several True Fires when refining the Dark Moon Sword. Elder Zhou Xin obtained several True Fires from Elder Huomai but used some unscrupulous methods. Elder Huomai might not vent his anger on his junior, but we can''t say the same for his disciples. I advise you, don''t practice here alone. It''s unsafe. Li Haoran: Chapter 530 – 529 Chapter 530: Chapter 529 C Competing in Refining Techniques _1 Compared to Lu Yang, Li Haoran had always been grateful for having a reliable master. Even though he tossed him into lava, it was all for him to better understand the mysteries of the Fire Spirit Root. However, he never expected his good master to have enemies within the Five Elements Sect. And it was an entire Fire Vein faction. Bai Ming patted Li Haoran''s shoulder: Don''t worry, this is just an exception. I heard that Elder Zhou Xin is quite popular in the Refining circle and has excellent connections. This was true, Elder Zhou Xin''s refining skills were unmatched in the Cultivation World, and he had a great reputation. Master refiners often judged their prowess by the number of patents they had registered, and Elder Zhou Xin had the most patents. These patents also brought him enormous wealth, more than even the Seventh Elder, despite being a master refiner himself. Of course, Zhou Xin''s wealth was still less than that of Daoist Buyu. Not that Daoist Buyu was particularly wealthy now, but his bounty on the black market was quite valuable. What are those people doing? Lu Yang saw a few nearly-naked Senior Brothers, regardless of the blazing earth, lying on the ground, eyes closed, as if smeared with a layer of liquid, reflecting the sunlight. They also had a branch inserted next to them. Last time he saw this pose was in his previous life during sunbathing. Go to NovelFire.site You''re talking about them? Can''t understand, huh? They are comprehending the Essence of the Sun. After research by the Fire Vein Elders, it was discovered that the larger the area exposed to sunlight, the greater the opportunity to gain insight. That branch was brought back by our master from the Wild State, it''s said to be a battle trophy obtained by defeating an ancient cultivator. It is a branch of the Fusang tree and is beneficial for comprehending the Essence of the Sun. The liquid they have smeared on themselves is a specially made ointment. Is that an ointment that increases sense of the Essence of the Sun? No, it''s sunscreen. Lu Yang silently panned his gaze, the Five Element Sect''s cultivation method was distinctive indeed. Let''s go, I will show you the cultivation site of Water Vein. Before they could move, several cultivators with fire symbols on their foreheads approached, walking towards them with a sense of grandeur and vigor. Which one of you is Li Haoran? What are you trying to do? Meng Jingzhou frowned, standing at the front. Are you Li Haoran? The cultivators with fire symbols looked at Meng Jingzhou. Bai Ming stood in between the two groups, his tone somewhat displeased: Senior Brother Yuan Gang, and the rest of the Senior Brothers, what are you trying to do? These people were Senior Brothers of the Fire Vein. Nothing in particular, just heard that Elder Zhou Xin''s prized disciple is here, wanted to see what he looks like. They are our guests. Yuan Gang spoke lazily: I know, I am not planning to fight. I am Li Haoran. By this point, Li Haoran didn''t want anyone else to deal with the situation, so he stepped forward. So, you are Li Haoran with the Fire Spirit Root. People are not always as they appear, eh? I heard that you are Zhou Xin''s true disciple and a formidable refiner. Is that true? What if it''s true, and what if it''s not? A glint flashed across Yuan Gang''s eyes: No matter what, my cultivation level is higher than yours, it wouldn''t be interesting to defeat you in a duel. In that case, why don''t we have a competition in refining, how about it? Senior Brother Yuan Gang, Li Haoran is our guest. Bai Ming reminded Yuan Gang again. Yuan Gang laughed: Just a refining exchange. Let him learn our Five Elements Sect''s refining methods, what''s the problem? A refining competition? Sure. Li Haoran had never been afraid of anyone when it came to refining. See, Li Haoran himself said it''s okay. When will it take place? Why wait for another day when we can do it now? It will provide an opportunity for everyone to witness. As the disagreement ramped up between the two groups, more and more disciples of the Five Elements Sect were attracted to the scene, even those sunbathing came over. What''s going on? What happened? It''s probably Yuan Gang stepping up, wanting to regain face for the Fire Vein Elder by having a refining competition. Did the other party agree? They agreed. There will be a good show then. Senior Brother Yuan Gang''s refining technique is even praised by the Elders. They say he is a future master refiner. Indeed. Yuan Gang laughed and looked around. His gaze fell on Li Haoran: So, do you want to compete now, or do you need some time to prepare? I don''t need any preparation, we can compete right now. So, what''s the bet? Yuan Gang thought for a moment, then said seriously: Ultimately, the magic artifacts we refine are used by cultivators, and they value power above everything else. So, let''s see who can forge a magic artifact with more power, how about that? What is the standard for greater power? Yuan Gang pointed to a few large red rocks standing in the distance: Those are Magma Fine Stones, formed by the volcanic lava ejected by a Great Divine Skill practitioner condensed with great power. They are extremely durable, so the one who causes more damage to the Magma Fine Stone wins. The maximum charging time for a magic artifact should not exceed a hundred breaths. The longer a magic artifact charges, the greater its power. If the charging time was unlimited, then it would be a competition on who could charge their magic artifact for longer. Agreed. Um, can the two of us also participate? Laughter echoed, Yuan Gang saw Lu Yang raise his hand with a smile, with Meng Jingzhou standing next to him. Do you two also know how to refine? Yuan Gang looked at the two of them suspiciously. Of course, he knew Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, but he never heard that they were proficient in refining. Just about, it should be no problem to win against you. Meng Jingzhou said with a chuckle. Yuan Gang was so amused that he laughed: Brave! It''s the first time I''ve heard someone say they can beat me in refining! Well then, why don''t you participate in the competition so I can see your skills! Bai Ming was a bit puzzled, he secretly sent a message to Man Gu and Tao Yaoye: Can those two really refine? Man Gu shook his head in confusion, while Tao Yaoye remained silent, recalling the entrance examination two years ago. Their responses only deepened Bai Ming''s doubts. Yuan Gang signaled his follower, who pulled out a large amount of refining materials from his Identity Jade: fine steel, iron wood, agate, pure Yin water S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These are refining materials, which can be freely used during the competition. Common refining materials are unlimited, rarer materials are limited in quantity. During the competition, you will have to compete for who can grab them first. Lu Yang teased: I''ve never seen such a fair competition before. The competition was proposed by you, the competition content was determined by you, and now even the refining materials are insufficient and need to be fought over. Yuan Gang pretended like he didn''t hear Lu Yang''s taunt and casually asked: So, are you still competing, or not? Lu Yang''s smile didn''t fade: Of course we will compete. Otherwise, how can we let you know the power of our refining skills? But, if it''s a competition, there must be a bet, right? Surely our faces can''t be the stakes. If I lose, you can each choose a Flame of True Fire from this Fire Vein cultivation site. If you lose, you won''t cultivate in my Fire Vein territory during your time in the Five Elements Sect! Chapter 531 Chapter 531: Chapter 530: Broken Stones! (Extra Update, Request for Monthly Tickets)_1 The crafting competition commenced. Yuan Gang already had his magic artifact planned, and was the first to act, quickly snatching away some extremely precious crafting materials. Li Haoran kept his eyes closed, pondering hard on what kind of powerful weapon he wanted to craft. Meng Jingzhou meticulously picked several materials from the stack meant for crafting. Lu Yang glanced at the agitated Yuan Gang, sneered, and hauled a piece of raw wood from the crafting material pile. News of the competition among these four quickly reached the top echelon of the Five Elements Sect. The elders of the Five Veins, and Qiu Jin''an, appeared at the competition venue. However, they concealed their presence, unnoticed by all. Elder Song, Yuan Gang is your arranged contender, right? It''s a bit too much, Qiu Jin''an frowned and turned towards the Fire Vein Elder, Song Duantian. Song Duantian was plump, dressed in a bright red robe, and looked somewhat funny. But, those aware of his temper and achievements wouldn''t dare to laugh. Sect Leader, you shouldn''t make random assumptions. It''s just that the child Yuan Gang is filial and made a self decision. How could that be my arrangement? Qiu Jin''an chuckled twice and didn''t say anything else. Did he really think Yuan Gang would certainly win? The feud between Zhou Xin and Song Duantian was not just about who got the True Fire. More than a thousand years ago, both men had fallen for the same woman and pursued her passionately. With guidance from Daoist Buyu, Zhou Xin had successfully won over the woman, and they had a daughter named Zhou Lulu. The grudges between the two couldn''t be easily dissolved over time. Moreover, Zhou Xin, who flaunted his wife in front of Song Duantian every day and even brought his family to visit during the New Year, was indeed a bit over the line. Go to NovelFire.site As time ticked away, the venue became extremely silent. All four participants were absorbed in crafting their magic artifacts. The only sounds were the ringing of their projects being hammered, and the crackling sound of the True Fire. Done! Yuan Gang relaxed, his shoulders drop with relief. When he was crafting his magic artifact, he became wholly focused, leaving no room for sloppiness. Even as he devoted his full attention to creating the artifact he had planned, there was still no guarantee of success. Now that it was done, victory was practically assured. What materialized in his hands was a hollow, cylindrical-shaped artifact, primarily made from bronze. Both the inner wall and the exterior were covered in inscriptions. What kind of artifact is that? It looks so weird. Has anyone seen it before? The disciples of the Five Elements Sect whispered amongst themselves, discussing this never-before-seen artifact. I named it the Meteor Cannon. This was a major weapon he had researched and developed, and it was its first public appearance. Li Haoran acted as if he hadn''t heard Yuan Gang, and continued crafting his magic artifact wholeheartedly. The flame in his palm slithered like a fiery snake. Every inch of the magic artifact was being melted and reshaped under the heat of the flame. This was the Dayan True Fire that Li Haoran had mastered. Although its power was not immense, it was the most suitable method for refining magic artifacts. Its flexible and versatile nature allowed him to craft exactly what he planned. Seeing that Li Haoran wasn''t distracted, Yuan Gang felt a bit disappointed. He stood there, holding the cannon, continuously infusing spiritual essence into it. The inscriptions inside and outside the cannon pulsed with light as they gathered the spiritual essence, transmitting it to the bottom. The base of the cannon changed from green to red, emitting a terrifying aura. Thirty breaths, forty breaths, ninety breaths, a hundred breaths! Bai Ming, standing nearby, felt his hair standing on end, sensing the threat. If he took a direct hit, it would likely result in serious injury. Let me show you the power of the Meteor Cannon! Bang! As the Meteor Cannon let out a sound like thunder, Yuan Gang''s laughter was quickly drowned out. The blazing spiritual essence shell was fired, striking the lava stone like a thunderbolt with an incredible force! Cracks appeared on the large stone instantly, spreading like a spider''s web! Surprised gasps kept sounding from the audience. Good heavens, what a potent power! Can a practitioner at the early stage of the Nascent Soul destroy the lava stone? What a formidable magic artifact! This kid Yuan Gang really does me proud. Song Duantian chuckled with satisfaction. The power of the Meteor Cannon had brought glory to his face. With a victorious look, Yuan Gang glanced at Li Haoran. At this point, Li Haoran had successfully crafted his artifact. It was an extremely thin needle, fine as cow hair, almost invisible to the naked eye. Besides that, there was a disc as large as a grindstone, with meticulously complex inscriptions etched upon it, which made Yuan Gang feel dizzy just by looking at it. Li Haoran placed this cow hair needle at the edge of the disc, then infused the spiritual essence into the disc to activate it. The inscriptions lit up in rings, the Cow Hair Needle floated above the edge of the disk, slowly flying. Just this sneered Yuan Gang. Yet before he could finish, he saw the flying Cow Hair Needle as if it was bound above the disk by an unseen force. The Cow Hair Needle speed was accelerating; for each loop it flew, its speed increased by one level. After sixty breaths, it was flying so fast that it was almost invisible, and by the seventieth breath, Yuan Gang fully lost sight of the Cow Hair Needle. Eighty breaths, ninety breaths, one hundred breaths! At the hundredth breath, the disk lost its spiritual essence, the Cow Hair Needle was no longer bound, and flew towards the Fine Stone at an invisible speed! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shhh. Only a slight sound was heard. The Cow Hair Needle penetrated through three Fine Stones in a row, and nailed onto the fourth Fine Stone, its tail not showing even a hint of trembling! It left Cow Hair Needle-sized holes right in the center of the three consecutive Fine Stones! Brother Yuan Gang, thank you for your concession. Li Haoran smiled faintly with his fists cupped. Refusing to concede defeat, Yuan Gang retorted, The contest is about who can inflict more damage to the Fine Stones. I have created such a large web, while you only made a small piercing, you are not better than me. Just as Li Haoran wanted to argue, he heard Meng Jingzhou''s laughter, Are we comparing the damage inflicted on the huge stone, right? Then it''s my turn. Don''t complain about it. Yuan Gang frowned. What Meng Jingzhou had in his hand was not even a magic artifact, just a rope. What was he planning to do? Meng Jingzhou did not explain, instead he simply tied the Fine Stone with the rope and flew higher and higher until he was out of sight, only faint sounds could be heard from afar. I wonder how high I must fly to smash the stone. Yuan Gan snapped, You only have one hundred breaths of time! If flown high enough, the Fine Stone could certainly be shattered. Meng Jingzhou''s voice floated down, unruffled, But I didn''t use a magic artifact. One hundred breaths is the time for using the magic artifact, not my time. After some time, a meteor fell from the sky, carrying light and heat, aiming straight at Yuan Gang. The sight was visually shocking just to look at. Yuan Gang hurriedly darted away. Boom! The Fine Stone crashed, splitting into pieces, stirring up an endless cloud of dust. A huge pit was formed in the Fire Vein which pained Song Duantian just by looking at it. Meng Jingzhou landed, shaking his head and clucking his tongue, Oh no, I thought your magic artifact, Meteor Cannon, could actually destroy stars. I overestimated you. Yuan Gang''s face turned ashen. The little fellow had clearly aimed that at him on purpose! Meng Jingzhou turned his head, Lu Yang, are you ready? I''ve been ready for a while, waiting for the stone to fall. Lu Yang dusted off the wood chips on his sword. The artifact he had refined was a wooden sword, which would break with a snap. With an ashen face, Yuan Gang frowned, struggling to understand Lu Yang''s intentions. Lu Yang walked over to another Fine Stone with a smile. He lifted his hand, his sword-dancing movements slow and graceful, presenting a unique beauty. I heard he practices swordsmanship. What does he want to do? Break the Fine Stone with his sword? Impossible, this stone isn''t something one at the Golden Core Stage could break, not even those who practice swordsmanship! Not just the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, even the elders of the Five Veins and Qiu Jin''an couldn''t figure it out. They just found his movements familiar. Lu Yang''s sword-dancing stance was elegant, with a celestial demeanor, he looked like a different person altogether, wearing a pleased smile at the corner of his mouth. Suddenly, the sword light flashed, and Lu Yang turned into a different appearance. Ha ha, you fools of the Five Elements Sect, you didn''t even recognize me when I used this little apprentice''s identity? You want to catch me with those eyes? You''re practicing your eye technique for nothing. You''re all as good as blind! Daoist Buyu chuckled, his sword-moving mockery was directed at the six people in the shadows. Daoist Buyu''s Imitation Fist! Boom! Boom! A huge fireball appeared above Daoist Buyu''s head, looking like a second sun. The energies of Metal Element intercrossing, a mighty army with massed ranks, killing enemies, and breaking illusions! The hot-tempered Elder of the Fire Vein and the Elder of the Golden Vein took action. The fireball and the energies of Metal Element rained down, engulfing the Fine Stone. The Fine Stone didn''t even get a chance to turn into dust, it disappeared into thin air. They didn''t fail to recognize that this Daoist Buyu was a fraud, they just couldn''t hold back. Especially his tone, it was too similar. Chapter 532 Chapter 532: Chapter 531: Ten Days in the Sky_1 The fireball and aura of Jinwu continue to bombard, causing tremors throughout the fire vein. A gale passes and scatters the dust, revealing a large pit in its wake, where all the molten fine stone was turned into nothingness, even Daoist Buyu disappeared without a trace. Your actions as elders of the Five Elements Sect are ruthless enough. Lu Yang shook his head as he appeared next to Meng Jingzhou, wondering what his master had done to provoke such an angry response at the Five Elements Sect. Seeing Lu Yang, Yuan Gang started as if he''d seen a ghost, What are you doing here? Who was that person just now? Lu Yang responded lazily, Of course it was my clone, didn''t you notice? A wooden avatar to be exact, doesn''t it go well with a wooden sword? If it weren''t for this, the fire vein elder and the gold vein elder wouldn''t have been provoked to such an exaggerated response. Using his true form to mimic his master would be utterly suicidal. Haha, you truly are the disciple of Seek Dao Sect, displaying such quick thinking. The lively laugh of Song Duantian resonated among the desolate surroundings as the Fifth Elder and Qiu Jin''an appeared. Yuan Gang, you have to understand that there will always be someone better, and there''s always something above the heavens. Remember this lesson and refrain from arrogance and conceit in the future. Regardless of Meng Jingzhou''s use of continental gravity and Lu Yang''s impersonation of Daoist Buyu to draw hatred, the concept of refining displayed by Li Haoran''s accelerating cow hair needle alone far surpassed Yuan Gang''s. Yes, master. I''ll remember this lesson. Yuan Gang discreetly backed off. The victory of this competition belongs to your Seek Dao Sect. The challenger has agreed that you can select any true fire of your choice from this place. This promise is still valid. It is your destiny. You can choose from our sect, but there''s only one opportunity per individual. Whether or not you can grasp and comprehend the secret of real fire will depend on your own ability. Song Duantian chuckled dismissively. What''s true fire? It''s something even a cultivator at the Golden Core Stage finds difficult to master. Even the most talented individuals capable of mastering true fire cannot possibly master all 108 types, can they? Source: , updated on n0vG0.so Only by finding the true fire most suitable for oneself can one truly grasp it. As for what is most suitable, that isn''t something human effort can dictate. It all depends on fate. Song Duantian snapped his fingers, and the ground cracked open. The red-hot earth collapsed, emitting white smoke as the temperature rose dramatically. Batches of real fire erupted. Some appeared intangible, shrouded in a hazy mist; some carried the sound of a phoenix''s cry, pleasing to the ear; some resembled a blooming red lotus, unfolding a profound mystery Primordial Chaos True Fire, Nirvana True Fire Li Haoran named each true fire in turn, expressing his surprise. These true fires, with their robust foundations and vast fire momentum, were at a level higher than what his master possessed. Song Duantian looked pleased: How could the true fire controlled by the likes of Zhou Xin compare with what my Five Elements Sect possesses? These true fires are the result of 100,000 years of accumulation by our Fire Vein! The true fires amassed by Zhou Xin alone indeed couldn''t compare to the true fires collected over 100,000 years by the Five Elements Sect. Disciples of the Five Elements Sect gazed enviously; they had to complete countless missions to obtain even a single true fire. Although you two did not participate in the competition, you are also disciples of Seek Dao Sect, so come and select. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu didn''t expect they also had the chance to select a true fire. However, neither of them were of the fire attribute, nor did they have the profound comprehension of people like Lu Yang. Whether or not they could obtain a suitable true fire was uncertain. Is this Six-C Divine Fire? Li Haoran stood engrossed before a cluster of flames, his eyes sparkling with excitement. The Six-C Divine Fire is another kind of true fire suitable for refining. Its inherent Wen, Wu fire and Qimen Dunjia momentum can devour impurities. It is also excellent for engraving inscriptions! The Fifth Elder also has Six-C Divine Fire, which is a true fire passed down through generations of peak masters. Originally, Li Haoran intended to learn it from the Fifth Elder after returning from the Five Elements Sect, but since he has the opportunity to learn the Six-C Divine Fire now, it means that it is his destiny, and it shouldn''t be missed. With the Cultivation Level of the Golden Core Stage, one can at best learn two types of true fire; learning more would only be a burden. Li Haoran has already grasped Dayan True Fire, so naturally, he would reserve the spot for the second true fire for Six-C Divine Fire! Lunar True Fire? While choosing a true fire, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou noticed a cluster of pure white fire emitting a chill. Old Meng, why don''t you give it a try? You already have Pure Yang True Fire, with Lunar True Fire, you''d have both Yin and Yang elements. Lu Yang nudged Meng Jingzhou with his elbow, wearing a cheeky grin. Get lost, with my Cultivation Level, incorporating both Yin and Yang would only result in self-destruction. Phoenix''s Nirvana Fire? The pair found another place with an indistinct whistling of a phoenix. It is said that this is the lineage true fire of the Phoenix clan. It possesses the power to resurrect. Meng Jingzhou looked interestedly at the Phoenix''s Nirvana fire. But, because it is the lineage true fire of the Phoenix clan, it is extremely difficult for other races to master. Don''t even think about reincarnation, that''s just a rumor. Lu Yang said, thinking about the story of Phoenix Nirvana as told by Fairy Eternity. However, the legend of Nirvana is false, but its ability to heal is real, and it is quite suitable for you. Meng Jingzhou often fights with his body and gets injured easily. It would be perfect for him to use Phoenix True Fire to offset these shortcomings. I choose it! Meng Jingzhou declared confidently. Lu Yang was the last to choose. He was attracted by a cluster of blazing fire, its golden crow shadow flickered within the flames as though possessing a spirit. It was the Sun True Fire. Sun True Fire, also known as Golden Crow True Fire, holds rank alongside Meng Jingzhou''s True Yang Fire as one of the two top Yang attribute true fires, possessing incredible offensive power. Furthermore, there are ancient rumors of ten suns hanging in the sky, accompanied by ten golden crows that swept across the world, leaving nothing alive in their wake and devastating the earth. Unable to bear the sight of the world suffering, an Immortal shot down nine of them, leaving one to illuminate the world. This shows how dangerous the Golden Crow is. Perfect, since Three Flavored True Fire lacks offensive power, I can make up for it with Sun True Fire. Lu Yang said to himself. Golden Crow, ah, Immortal Jiuchong loved it the most. Fairy Eternity suddenly commented. Immortal Jiuchong? Yes. At the time, Immortal Jiuchong was researching the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit and reached a bottleneck, so he looked everywhere for a solution. One such solution was to find the Golden Crow, representing extreme Yang, and the Jade Rabbit, representing extreme Yin, and enable them to mate. He hoped to engender the path of Yin and Yang to bring him enlightenment. He was worried that one pair wouldn''t be enough, so he brought ten Golden Crows and ten Jade Rabbits. Those ten Golden Crows mated day and night, and finally couldn''t take it anymore. They took advantage of the night to escape. Ten Golden Crows appearing together, it was extreme heat. Immortal Jiuchong quickly saw that his test subjects had run away, and he immediately shot down nine of them. However, he needed to preserve some for further experiments, so didn''t kill them. At the time, I was saying to the tenth Golden Crow that I hadn''t tasted Golden Crow yet, and suggested that he should shoot it down so that the four of us could have a meat feast. But Immortal Jiuchong''s hand trembled and he missed, letting that Golden Crow escape. What a pity. Fairy Eternity recounted the story regretfully, shaking her head. She still considers it a waste till date. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 533 Chapter 533: Chapter 532: Learning the Golden Crow True Flame_1 In truth, Lu Yang was curious, now that nine Golden Crows had returned, how should the ten Jade Rabbits be allotted? Would they all breed together, or would the extra one be roasted by Fairy Eternity and used to poison the Four Immortals of the Ancients? However, he felt he really didn''t need to know so much of this shameful past. It was of no use to his cultivation, and it might make it difficult for him to survive if he ever encountered the Four Immortals of the Ancients. In his mind, Lu Yang no longer had a positive image of the Four Immortals of the Ancients. If he was to meet them, he feared he couldn''t save himself, even if he flaunted his good relationship with Fairy Eternity and claimed to listen to her stories about them every day. Survival, after all, was doubtful. So, do you find understanding the Golden Crow True Flame much easier after hearing this fairy''s story? Knowing the story behind a magic skill enhances one''s deeper understanding of its essence. This was a universally recognized fact in the Cultivation World. Unfortunately, the histories of most magic skills sold on the market are too distant, making it difficult to trace the events of that time. However, for Lu Yang, hearing Fairy Eternity''s stories of the magic skills would only dilute his comprehension of them. Golden Crow True Flame He used his magical power to gather a small flame on his fingertip. Even though it was a tiny spark, it contained immeasurable energy. Staring at the Golden Crow True Flame, Lu Yang slowly closed his eyes to understand the substance of the True Flame. Which flame should I choose? Man Gu was perplexed. He wished he could learn the Three Flavored True Fire. He once asked Lu Yang to teach him, but he couldn''t seem to grasp it, let alone know where to start. Should I choose the Nirvana True Fire like Brother Meng? Observing Meng Jingzhou refining the Nirvana True Fire bit by bit, Man Gu shook his head, No, it won''t do. This is a True Fire of the Demon Race. It''s not suitable for my bloodline, not to mention that my comprehension is not as good as Brother Meng''s. I can''t cross the racial boundary to understand this True Fire. Source: , updated on NovelFire.site.co Lunar True Fire? Not suitable either. My vitality is too vigorous. Understanding the Lunar True Fire would suppress my vitality and weaken me. Chaos True Fire? No, I know nothing about chaos and hence, cannot comprehend it. Ziwei Heavenly Fire? Not appropriate. Now that the stars are gone, the Ziwei Heavenly Fire derived from the Ziwei Star is a rootless flame. While it''s powerful, it''s hard to sustain its use. This flame seems somewhat familiar. Maybe I should try it. Man Gu happily settled in front of a cluster of flames. It was the Samadhi True Fire. Tao Yaoye was also agonizing over which flame to choose. She pondered over the Golden Crow True Fire, Lunar True Fire, and Dayan True Fire, to no avail. None of them seemed right for her. Eventually, she decided to sit in front of a cluster of flames that resonated with birdsong. Nanming Li Fire. Lu Yang''s comprehension was making good progress. He imagined himself as the Sun, hanging high in the sky, illuminating the world and nurturing life, when suddenly a giant hand took him and placed him next to a rabbit Look at Lu Yang. He''s obviously understanding the Golden Crow True Flame, but his body is displaying both Lunar and Solar powers. And these two powers seem to tend to blend together! The cultivators from the Five Elements Sect gasped at the sight. Understanding Lunar power through Solar power was indeed an incredible gift! Furthermore, the fusion of these two extreme powers! This man''s comprehension of the True Flame was horrifying! Even the Five Veins Elder and Qiu Jin''an were moved by this, such talent was rare, with only two or three instances in history! Old Song, this boy''s talent is terrifying! The Golden Meridian Elder transmitted a message to Song Duantian. They bore a great grudge against Daoist Buyu. Now that Lu Yang had fallen into their hands, they couldn''t pass up the opportunity to vent. After all, if the proverb a day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father was accurate, so was a son inherits his father''s affairs and repays his debts. So it was fair for Lu Yang to repay the debts! Song Duantian frowned, If we don''t get rid of him, he will remember what we''ve done today. He will become a major problem in the future! Indeed, he''s a problem. What should we do? The Golden Meridian Elder stared fixedly at Lu Yang, torn within, until at last, a ruthless look came across his face, as if he had made some sort of decision. After all, we can forget about the grudge with Old Buyu! Look, only the Solar power is left on Lu Yang! Unaware of the thoughts of the Golden Meridian and Fire Vein Elders, Lu Yang was focused on forgetting his earlier comprehension as quickly as possible. He almost messed up by following Fairy Eternity''s guidance and trying to understand the fusion of Lunar and Solar powers. That was a close call. He began understanding the Golden Crow True Flame again. Imagining himself as the Sun traversing the sky, everything was thriving and it was a vibrant scene. The Sun seemed like a balloon, constantly expanding and contracting, as if it would explode at any moment, causing viewers to feel anxious. Suddenly, a bird''s song came from within the Sun. The sound was pleasant and resonant. Done! Lu Yang was delighted. When he opened his eyes, they were as red as if they were little Suns. He blinked, and his eyes returned to normal. They were clear and innocent, like those of a child. The previous scene seemed illusionary, causing some doubt. You succeeded? Bai Ming was bewildered. The True Flame he had mastered was the Golden Crow True Flame, so he knew how difficult it was to comprehend this kind of flame. We''ll know after trying. Lu Yang laughed, appearing very confident. He was sure this time it wouldn''t be a problem because he had a thorough comprehension of the Golden Crow True Flame. Lu Yang spread his left palm. A cluster of flames emerged, and the temperature around him shot up sharply. The flame flickered mid-air, gradually taking shape. It already loosely resembled a bird. Mimicry of True Flame? Bai Ming gasped, to mold the flame into the desired shape required a high level of control. Most cultivators wouldn''t be able to do it without fifty years of hard cultivation. And considering Lu Yang''s ease, it didn''t seem like he was intentionally trying to imitate the flame''s shape but rather the True Flame naturally took this form! Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang curved his mouth into a confident smile. He raised two fingers of his right hand to his lips and half-heartedly exclaimed, True Flame, show yourself! The True Flame turned into a Golden Crow, lifelike and intricate, as if it had come alive. The True Flame has turned into a Golden Crow? Bai Ming cried out in surprise again. He couldn''t contain his inner shock anymore and blurted out. The cultivators and elders of the Five Elements Sect had already taken notice of what was happening with Lu Yang. He turned the True Flame into a Golden Crow on the first attempt? No, Golden Crows are supposed to have three legs, but Lu Yang''s has only two! Is there such a thing as a two-legged Golden Crow? The biggest symbol of a Golden Crow is its three legs. Can a two-legged bird still be called a Golden Crow? Lu Yang was also slightly confused. Why did the automatically formed Golden Crow from his True Flame look different from what he had envisioned? He clenched his left hand, extinguishing the True Flame. When he spread his palm again to produce the flame, it still formed a two-legged Golden Crow. Unwilling to give up, he tried several times, hoping an extra leg would appear, but it was in vain. Scratching his head, Lu Yang turned to Bai Ming, who hadn''t seen anything like this either, and asked, Do you know what''s going on? Bai Ming was taken aback by the question, Golden Crows always have three legs. Your two-legged creature can only be considered a golden bird. So, is mine considered a Golden Crow True Flame? Bai Ming''s expression became increasingly strange, Call it a Golden Bird True Flame. Chapter 534 Chapter 534: Chapter 533: Dares a Single Body Spiritual Root Learn Nirvana True Fire? _1 Golden Bird True Flame? Lu Yang was puzzled. He should be cultivating correctly, looking at the Golden Crow True Flame, listening to the history of the Golden Crow Tribe told by Fairy Eternity, and contemplating himself transforming into the sun, and in the sun, he heard a bird singing. The True Flame was just at his fingertips, with guidance from the Immortal, and the process of his enlightenment was perfect. So why was there a two-legged golden bird? There are three possibilities. Fairy Eternity said, analyzing seriously. Lu Yang was overjoyed. He didn''t expect Fairy Eternity to be so reliable, to be able to propose three views. Gratefully, he bowed and asked, May I receive guidance from the Fairy? The first possibility is that you have practiced the Samadhi True Fire into Three Flavored True Fire, and the ''bit'' that was missing has been applied to the Golden Crow True Flame. The second possibility is that although the original Immortal Jiuchong did not shoot dead the tenth Golden Crow, I was thinking that they could only watch the Golden Crow mate with the Jade Rabbit, which is a pity. So, one of the Golden Crows voluntarily gave me one of its legs. It was preparing for regeneration after mutilation when it was knocked down by the Jade Rabbit. The flame you cultivated could be from that Golden Crow that had not had time to regenerate. The third possibility is suggested by clues provided by the Kirin Immortal and verified by Immortal Jiuchong. The Golden Crow tribe originally had two legs. It gradually evolved into three legs to adapt to the harsh ancient environment. Both Kirin Immortal''s doctrine of survival of the fittest and the Phoenix Tribe Genius'' concept of natural selection were in fact influenced by the history of the Golden Crow Tribe. Lu Yang felt that none of these possibilities were plausible. Well, regardless of what kind of True Flame it is, as long as it is a True Flame. Lu Yang cupped the Golden Bird True Flame in his hand, feeling the terrifying power it contained. It was a destructive True Flame that was even more powerful than the Three Flavored True Fire. Once it was released, probably only a few at the Golden Core Stage could withstand it. Source: , updated on NovelFire.site.so The second successful person was Li Haoran. Possessing half of Qin Haoran''s memories and experiences far exceeding people of the same cultivation realm, he was second only to Lu Yang. He snapped his fingers, a small cluster of Six-C God Fire burning at his fingertips. He stared at it for a while, took off his wig, revealed his bald head, and used the Six-C God Fire to refine the wig, improving it to the next level. Yuan Gang saw this and admired him. This person was really tough, willing to even refine his hair into a magic artifact in order to become stronger. Man Gu was the third to understand True Fire. He grasped the Samadhi True Fire. He noticed something going on with Lu Yang. Particularly when he saw Lu Yang holding the Golden Bird, he was thrilled and murmured in a low voice. The first True Fire Brother Lu comprehended was Three Flavored True Fire, which could elevate the standard of barbecue. After the second True Fire, the raw materials of barbecue were directly transformed? There was indeed a large gap between him and Lu Yang. He had a lot of room for improvement. Half a day later, it was already deep into the night, and Meng Jingzhou, as well as Tao Yaoye, comprehended the Nirvana True Fire and the Nanming Li Fire. They were in the process of understanding the True Flame of the Demon Race, so their slow progress was understandable. The Elders of the Five Veins were all very shocked when they saw Meng Jingzhou mastering the Nirvana True Fire. This kid from the Meng Family is not simple, he has even mastered the Nirvana True Fire. I thought he would give up. This is the determination of a great person. He possesses a Single Body Spiritual Root, his pure yang body is unbreakable, and the Nirvana True Fire is the True Fire of the Phoenix Tribe, which has the effect of invigorating yang and replenishing blood. Once a Single Body Spiritual Root masters the Nirvana True Fire, the effects of invigoration probably exceed any Single Body Spiritual Root in history! He can control his desires under these circumstances, not to break virginity, such willpower is admirable! The addition of the Nirvana True Fire to the Single Body Spiritual Root will enhance the strength of the Single Body Spiritual Root, making the cultivation speed faster than before! They had lived for so long and this was the first time they heard that a Single Body Spiritual Root could push himself so hard, as to be prepared for a do-or-die battle. Meng Jingzhou turned his head and looked at the Five Vein Elders who were discussing in low voices, he looked resentful. You should have said this earlier. If you had, I would not have chosen the Nirvana True Fire. Now he felt physical reactions, and he was afraid he could not even drink water. Although all five of them had comprehended the True Flame, which made Song Duantian rather dissatisfied, he didn''t say anything. After all, he had decided to let go of his grudge against Daoist Buyu. The Elders of the Five Veins and Qiu Jin''an left the place. The cracked ground closed and the True Fire seeds became quiet again below the Fire Vein. Bai Ming coughed slightly, Shall we continue the visit? Can we still visit at this late hour? Lu Yang was amazed. If this were the Seek Dao Sect, the Senior Brothers and Sisters would be partying hard by this time. Bai Ming was also amazed, not understanding why Lu Yang would say such a thing: As cultivators, we do not need sleep. There are no such distinctions between day and night. Looking around, Lu Yang found that the Brothers of the Fire Vein were still sitting and cultivating. Only the Brothers who were sunbathing naked during the day were absent. There was no sun at night, so they could not sunbathe. Meng Jingzhou recalled, The Seek Dao Sect used to also cultivate relentlessly without distinguishing day from night. But ever since the Grandmaster retired and the Elder Masters took over, they changed the cultivation method to combine work with rest, advocating for cultivation during the day and recreation at night. There is no need to make ourselves suffer. After changing the cultivation strategy, excluding the influence of Eldest Senior Sister, not only did Seek Dao Sect''s overall strength not decline, but it also seemed to be slowly increasing, showing the feasibility of the new strategy. Here is the Water Vein. Bai Ming brought the five to a place filled with water vapor. There wasn''t a single person on the surface of the lake, only water plants protruding above the water surface. Where are the people? Bai Ming stood on the water surface and pointed downwards, They are all below. Please follow me. The six of them held their breath, wrapped their bodies with spiritual essence to prevent their clothes from getting wet, and slowly sank into the water. Upon entering the water, the view suddenly opened up, it was indeed bustling. Spiritual plants, fish that haven''t opened up their spiritual wisdom, strange rocks, whirlpools It can be referred to as the underwater world. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s a pity that you do not possess the Water Spirit Root, otherwise you would be able to experience the unique spirituality of this place more easily. The disciples of the Five Elements Sect moved freely in the water, showing that they often cultivated here. Some even moved in circles in the water, creating underwater cyclones. Two disciple collided their water cyclones, causing upheavals in the water. The Seek Dao Sect also has a place for cultivating the Water Spirit Root, which is a vast lake that can contain the peak of Sky Gate Mountain without leaking it from the top. It''s just that Lu Yang and his companions are not Water Spirit Roots, so there is no need for them to cultivate in such a place. The original Water Vein was just a lake. One of the Water Vein Elders travelled to the East Sea and found that the ocean and lakes were entirely different environments. So, he used his Storage Ring to steal a large amount of sea water from the East Sea and brought it to the Water Vein. Later, he thought that merely having sea water was not enough. There were no sea clans in it, so the true environment was different from the East Sea. The Water Vein Elder ran back to the East Sea again, contacted all the sea clans there, and asked if they wanted to move to the Five Elements Sect. Most of the Sea Clan refused, but a small part wanted to change their environment, so they followed the Elder back to the sect. The Elder took them to register, which involved a lot of procedures. Bai Ming pointed to the front, The seawater stolen from the East Sea, and the sea clans, are up ahead. Chapter 535 Chapter 535: Chapter 534: Sea Clan and Ice Domain_1 Actually, the Sea Clan is a kind of Demon Race, a race of demons that have lived in the sea for a long period of time. Like the Long Clan, there are Long Clan in the Demon Territory and in the East Sea. The Long Clan of the East Sea belongs to the Sea Clan. Upon their arrival in the Water Vein Sea, the sight of the six people turned dark, unable to see anything clearly. After the shadow gradually faded away, they could see what it was. That''s a whale, a creature unique to the East Sea, which has not yet developed its spiritual wisdom. The group then saw a group of beings with human bodies and fish tails, all female, with delicate features and excellent figures, their vital parts covered with shells, and their eyes sea blue. This is the Fishman tribe, also known as the Mermaid Tribe, believed to be the result of a transformation of ancient humans and great fish demons. The female mermaids often appear in groups and hunt, while the male mermaids take care of household chores. Suddenly, another mermaid swam past, her tail undulating, her appearance even more outstanding than the Fishman tribe they''d just seen. She gave the group a glance and continued to swim. Is that a solitary mermaid? Has she been ostracized? No, that''s my Water Spirit Root Senior Sister Tang Fulign, who is researching how Water Spirit Roots squirt out seawater. She often disguises herself as a member of the Sea Clan. Lu Yang was even more curious: Is it difficult for Water Spirit Roots to squirt out seawater? Of course, it''s difficult. Water Spirit Roots are water, how can they produce salt? Lu Yang felt that this was indeed difficult. But that''s not right, what use is there studying this? Source: , updated on novG0.so Bai Ming looked embarrassed: Family disgrace should not be aired in public, please don''t let word of this out, lest it reaches the court''s ears. Don''t worry, we''re all tight-lipped. Meng Jingzhou guaranteed, indeed telling the truth. The identities of the young master and the four saints of their Heaven''s Court had not been revealed yet, the strictness of their confidentiality is evident. Of course, from a certain perspective, they were worried about the danger that might come about if their identities were exposed. It was a matter of self-preservation. Senior Sister Tang likes money. She heard that selling untaxed salt brings quick profits, so she''s preparing to do so. Meng Jingzhou: No wonder he dared not let it reach the court''s ears. With so much seawater here, wouldn''t it be easier to just dry up the seawater into salt? Senior Sister Tang said, she''s responsible for her own actions. If she uses seawater to produce salt for sale, it would be easier for the court to trace it back to our sect. Good heavens, she''s thought this through. Li Haoran exclaimed. She had considered every aspect of the situation, nearly as meticulously as Qin Haoran had. That''s the Turtle Clan, that''s the Shark Clan, and that''s the Clam Clan. Bai Ming pointed out the origins of these sea clans one by one. When the sea creatures saw they were guests of the Five Elements Sect, they all nodded and greeted them. The Turtle Clan with their heavy turtle shells, the Shark Clan who still had gills on their faces, and singing Clam women. What a pity the top Sea Clans like the Dragon Tribe and Kun Peng Tribe aren''t willing to leave the East Sea to live in our sect. Even if they were willing to come over, they would only come to have a look around before heading right back. Bai Ming looked rather regretful, having never had the opportunity to meet the Long Clan and Kun Peng Tribe. The Kun Peng Tribe has asked me for help before. Fairy Eternity said, she was, of course, familiar with the Kun Peng Tribe, as the elder patriarchs of the Kun Peng Tribe would be extremely respectful towards her. What did they ask for your help with? Did they ask you to spare their lives, or were they hoping that you could make them taste better? An alert from the Invincible Elixir caused Lu Yang to swallow his words. Have you heard of the description of the Kun Peng Tribe by people? ''There is a fish in the Northern Sea, whose name is Kun. The Kun is so big, I don''t know how many thousands of miles it is. It turns into a bird, named Peng. The back of the Peng, I don''t know how many thousands of miles it is.'' In the ancient era when the planet was still in existence, the Kun Peng Tribe lived on a planet named Northern Sea. I''ve heard of it, why? At that time, the old patriarch of the Kun Peng Tribe came to me, saying that the lack of standardization in measurement resulted in discrepancies in scales among different races, especially the standards for ''one mile'', ''one meter'', which resulted in confusion when describing their Kun Peng Tribe, as they could not be sure exactly how long they were. The old patriarch of the Kun Peng Tribe asked us, the Five Immortals of the Ancients, if we could standardize the measurements. At that time, we just happened to have this idea, so we agreed to his request. Lu Yang: So that''s what that description meant. Why does it feel a bit cold? Tao Yaoye asked after the group had swam for a while. Golden Core Stage cultivators aren''t affected by heat or cold, but they can sense the temperature of the environment. We are approaching the Ice Territory. It was constructed by the first generation Water Vein Elder using Array Method. With the additions by subsequent generations of Water Vein Elders, the area has grown larger and the ice thicker. Not many people come on regular days, would you like to take a look? Cultivation methods and divine abilities of the ice attribute are considered a branch of the water attribute. There is also a Water Spirit Root variant called Ice Spirit Root. Thus, the Ice Territory is also a place needed by Water Spirit Root cultivators. Just as they were talking, a giant iceberg slowly drifted towards them. The whale in front of the iceberg seemed as small as an ant in comparison, with only one-tenth of the iceberg showing above the water surface, and the remaining nine-tenths submerged below. Since we have a rare opportunity, let''s go take a look. Meng Jingzhou said with a smile. When he came to the Five Elements Sect last time, he was engrossed in learning magic skills and didn''t have time for a detailed tour of the Five Veins. To the north of the Great Xia Dynasty is a region known as the frigid Extreme North, where few people, even from the Seek Dao Sect, have ever ventured. The Extreme North region has few living creatures and few resources for cultivation. Basically, aside from ice, there''s nothing there, so it''s not worth the visit. As they moved deeper into the Ice Territory, they could feel the biting cold more intensively. Under these conditions, even the Golden Core couldn''t protect them, and they started to feel the harsh cold. Spiritual energy circulated three or four times slower than usual, making it feel sluggish. But along the way, no one asked to stop, everyone continued swimming forward. Enough, we will stop here. Bai Ming also couldn''t handle the cold any longer, his teeth were chattering. Everyone sighed in relief. They were having difficulty keeping it together and were relieved that someone finally called a stop. Given that the Ice Territory was established by the first-generation Water Vein Elder, doesn''t that mean it''s full of thousand-year-old ice, ten thousand-year-old ice, and even hundred thousand-year-old ice? Man Gu asked curiously, his eyes gleaming. Living in the western high-temperature region of the mainland, he''s never seen so much ice. Of course, there is. This place is filled with ice that is ten thousand to a hundred thousand years old. But it''s of no use. Isn''t it useful? I''ve heard that ten thousand-year-old ice is very valuable. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bai Ming waved his hand and explained to Man Gu: That''s just brokers fueling the hype, making it seem splendid, saying things like ten thousand-year-old ice has historical connotations, that it contains ten thousand year old chilliness, and that it''s a great help in cultivation. It''s all a trick. They make it seem as if the older it gets, the more valuable it becomes. Why don''t they also consider selling the spiritual energy we breathe, which has been around for millions of years? Even this water, these stones, they are nothing less than a hundred thousand years old. Lu Yang nodded frequently at Bai Ming''s point of view next to him, and accidentally caught sight of Meng Jingzhou staying silent and looked puzzled. Old Meng, what''s the matter? Don''t you normally like to speak at this moment? Meng Jingzhou sent Lu Yang a voice message: Keep quiet. It was our Meng Family that hyped up the ten thousand-year-old ice. Chapter 536 Chapter 536: Chapter 535 Time Stops_1 Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou oddly, Your Meng Family sure has plenty of ways to make money. Why are you looking at me like that? It''s not like I''m the one who inflated the price of the ten-thousand-year ice. It''s the Meng Family. The Meng Family of tens of thousands of years ago. Although Meng Jingzhou always refers to our Meng Family, when it comes to his own reputation, he still tries to dissociate himself from the Meng family. Even though it was the Meng family that artificially inflated the price of thousands of years old ice, this applies to ordinary ice. For things like Mystical Ice marrow and Ice Fetuses, the older they are, the more useful they are. For instance, ancient cultivators who were in deep slumber frequently used tens of thousands of years old Mystical Ice Marrow to freeze their bodies. And now, they woke up and willingly walked into the trap of Great Xia. Some were less fortunate. They either used Mystical Ice Marrow of insufficient age, or fake Mystical Ice Marrow, so only managed to get half-frozen before its effects wore off, forcing them to emerge prematurely. This was the situation with those ancient cultivators in the Unification stage that Lu Yang encountered in the bizarre events of Buyi town. Why bother with ten-thousand-year old Mystical Ice Marrow? In my humble opinion, one Eternity Immortal Fruit should be enough to ensure their hibernation till the end of time. They will never wake up prematurely, said Fairy Eternity. But isn''t your Eternity Immortal fruit for the dead? It ensures that the corpses will not rot. Lu Yang inquired. It''s essentially the same, those who freeze themselves with Mystical Ice Marrow are not too dissimilar from being dead. Why do you think they can sleep till now, unfettered by the limits of their lifespan? Isn''t it because they were put into a state of suspended animation when they were frozen? Fairy Eternity replied. Um, suspended animation might not be entirely accurate. It''s more like time has almost stopped. Time stopped? Lu Yang asked, confused. Fairy Eternity solemnly nodded. At this moment, she recalled Miss Yun''s warning C not to disclose too many unusual things to Lu Yang. She remembered her nonchalant and carefree life amongst the ancients, smiling proudly with her head held high. Who does this Miss Yun think she is, anyway? I don''t care a jot about her! Tell him! Source: , updated on NOvG0.so What I''m about to share with you is extremely confidential. You must not tell Miss Yun about it! she declared. Despite her wisdom, Fairy Eternity quickly devised a plan that catered to both their needs. Fairy, whatever you say, I am as tight-lipped as they come. You can trust me, Lu Yang promised, patting his lips indicating his reliability. Although Lu Yang still remembered Eldest Senior Sister''s warning, his curiosity always got the better of him when Fairy Eternity started revealing such things. However, if Fairy Eternity wanted to tell him about shameful past events from ancient times, that''s a different story. The first leader and the second-in-command exchanged glances and shared a knowing smile, seemingly having forgotten their internal dispute from a few days ago. If you cultivate your Heavenly Eyes and have superior vision, you''ll find that everything in the world is in motion. Be it humans, objects, dust particles, or the smallest particles that constitute matter as viewed through the Heavenly Eyes. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everything moves. Immortal Jiuchong possesses the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, controlling temperature to the extreme. He discovered that movement is not absolute. If you reduce the temperature to the limit, even the smallest particle would be frozen and unable to move. After Immortal Jiuchong asked Time Immortal about this situation, Time Immortal researched and asserted that under extreme cold, Immortal Jiuchong could use extreme cold to stop time. Wait, Time Immortal can stop time too? Of course. Time Immortal can halt the time of the entire world. His range is much wider than Immortal Jiuchong''s. Later, Immortal Jiuchong discovered that under high-temperature scenarios, the movement speed of the smallest particles would accelerate. So he adjusted the temperature to the maximum, a temperature far exceeding that of the Sun. Under extreme heat, the movement speed of the smallest particles reaches its limit, which is the speed of light. This is the domain of the Time Dao Fruit. Lu Yang inwardly pondered the story just told, feeling that he gained a lot. Are you saying, Fairy, that regardless of the kind of Dao Fruit, they all eventually lead to the same road? Fairy Eternity stared at Lu Yang''s eyes for a moment. She was just reminded of this incident when she spotted the ten-thousand-year-old Mystical Ice Marrow. There was no other hidden meaning. Yes, I was just trying to tell you this. I didn''t expect you to comprehend it on your own! As they conversed, the group arrived at the Golden Meridian. Upon stepping into the Golden Meridian, everyone felt a slight numbness on their skin. Their Golden Cores automatically protected their bodies by coating them with a thin layer of Spiritual Energy, which made the numbness disappear. This is the unique invisible Golden Qi of the Golden Meridian. According to Elder Tong, also known as the Elder of the Golden Meridian, the Golden Meridian is composed of countless valuable Fine Stone veins. The Fine Stones have their own pride which prevents them from co-existing with other ores. The collisions between the Fine Stones caused the leakage of the Golden Qi, creating the unique phenomena of the Golden Meridians. Plant life rarely thrives in the earth of the Golden Meridian. Even when there are Spiritual Plants, they are types rich in metallic gloss, spirit stones influenced and assimilated under the influence of the Golden Meridian. If they can thrive in an environment filled with Golden Qi, there''s no need to say how formidable these Spiritual Plants are. Lu Yang''s Sword Spirit Root is a variant of the Golden Spirit Root. He is most sensitive to the active Golden Qi of the Golden Meridian. If the Golden Qi is refined, it forms the most basic form of Sword Qi. Man Gu noticed that many disciples of the Five Elements Sect were sitting on the Golden Meridian, with numerous magic artifacts floating above their heads, rising and falling like they were floating on the sea. Others paired up, controlling various magic artifacts in competition. The magic artifacts could even combine to form powerful formations. This showed the strength of their spiritual sense. Bai Ming chuckled, The Golden Meridian is most adept at controlling metal. You can think of it as Swordsmanship. If we are talking about those most adept at controlling metal, it has to be the first Elder of the Golden Meridian. His cultivation level was earth-shattering, every move he made was in accordance with the laws of nature. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been so powerful. If it weren''t for him moving several veins here at the inception of the sect, we wouldn''t have the Golden Meridian we have today. So, did the Golden Meridian of your Five Elements Sect get stolen from somewhere else? You can''t call it stealing. Bai Ming corrected. That''s called illegal mining. And the first elder of the Golden Meridian had studied law. At that time, the Great Xia had just been established, and the juridical system wasn''t yet well-established. There weren''t even draft laws in place, so he took advantage of this gap to contribute to the sect by ''borrowing'' several veins. There wasn''t even a draft law, so it couldn''t be considered a crime, right? Lu Yang: The first elder of the Golden Meridian said that as a cultivator, our actions should be in accordance with the laws of nature, implying that cultivators themselves are a part of the laws of nature. Thus, his moving of the veins to the Five Elements Sect does not constitute illegal mining but can be seen as a natural shift in the veins. It only happened a little faster with his help, and is not a crime. And then? The court didn''t believe it. I figured as much. Later, he borrowed money from the Meng Family and bought these few veins. Bai Ming glanced at Meng Jingzhou and added, As for the loan borrowed from the Meng Family, it was paid off sixty thousand years ago. Chapter 537 Chapter 537: Chapter 536: The Earth Vein suits me well_1 Our Meng Family has always been fond of helping others in need. There''s no need to thank me for such a small matter. After the war ended a hundred thousand years ago, the Land Money Trade Association disappeared without a trace. The Meng Family, as one of the two most influential families fighting for supremacy, was the most powerful existence at the time, with only the imperial court being a match for them. The imperial court did not carry out any purge against the Meng Family, nor did it curb their influence, which shows the trust the court placed in them. By the way, what really happened during the battle between your ancestor in the Meng Family and the first Emperor Xia? How did your ancestor lose and what was their respective realm back then? Li Haoran asked about this, stirring interest in everyone. Meng Jingzhou shook his head: Don''t look at me, I really have no idea. Not even my father or my grandfather knows exactly what happened. You should rather ask Eldest Senior Sister. Others immediately dismissed the idea with a wave of their hands. Who would dare to ask Eldest Senior Sister casually? It would be fine if it were a question about cultivation, but if it were just to satisfy curiosity, she would probably toss the person from the peak of Sky Gate Mountain to the foot of the mountain. Actually, I know a little about this. Man Gu said hesitantly. You do? Yes. Our barbarian tribe had an ancestor who transcended the tribulation. He fought alongside the first Emperor Xia and witnessed the battle between the ancestor of Meng Family and the first Emperor Xia. My ancestor recorded this event, but that information is confidential. I never had the privilege to read the records. I only heard about it from our Clan Leader. Although the power of the barbarian tribe could not compare to the Meng Family, in terms of historical legacy, it could only be compared with some of the large species from the Demon Territory. Man Gu continued: From the strength of the armies at the time, the Meng Family was more formidable. And in terms of individual combat, the ancestor of the Meng Family had higher chances of winning. I believe that both sides eventually chose not to fight with their armies to avoid unnecessary losses. However, what Clan Leader couldn''t understand was why the first Emperor Xia won in the end. Source: , updated on NovelFire.site.so Anyway, the result was that the first Emperor Xia won. The two sides made a certain agreement during the battle that the victorious party would not punish the defeated one. From Brother Meng''s situation, it seems that this agreement has been maintained till now. Soon, Bai Ming led the five to another location and jumped into a deep pit: This is the Earth Vein. Standing on the Earth Vein, there was a sense of firmness and solidity, as if one was merging with the earth. It seemed that the earth of the Earth Vein was also extraordinary. The Earth Vein is known for its defense. When cultivated to perfection, as long as one steps on the earth, there will be a constant surge of strength. So, you''re saying we just have to fight in the sky? sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bai Ming shook his head, laughing with delight. If it were that simple to find a countermeasure, how could the Earth Vein exist in the Five Elements Sect? He pointed to the ground two or three meters above his head: Do you know what this place is? Isn''t it a dirt pit? Man Gu was confused. You''ll know once you jump out of the pit. Upon hearing this, everyone took a deep leap and easily jumped out of the dirt pit. Upon glancing down at the pit from mid-air, their pupils shrunk in surprise. This was not a pit, it was a footprint! Looking around, the Earth Vein was full of these pits! The people of Earth Vein never fight in the sky. They follow the laws of the universe, can change in size according to their will, and just focus on reaching the enemy. Why would they need to fly? Lu Yang felt that the method of Earth Vein practitioners was in line with his mentality. Please step aside, don''t stand next to the footprint! A voice came from afar. Upon hearing this, Bai Ming quickly jumped out of the pit. The moment he jumped out, he saw the ground rise. The firmly trodden earth became soft and the pit was filled up by magic. Senior Brother Kong, you almost buried me! Bai Ming complained to the owner of the voice. Didn''t I miss you? The owner of the voice appeared with it, a brawny man of about two meters in height. Who are these five people? Senior Brother Kong noticed the five strangers: Lu Yang and company. They are guests from the Seek Dao Sect. This is Senior Brother Kong Ling, the Eldest Senior Brother of the Earth Vein who is currently trying to comprehend the boundary between Refining the Void Stage and Unification Stage, attempting to break through. The footprints you just saw were all made by him. Good to meet you, Senior Brother Kong Ling. All''s good, all''s good. How''s Old Dai doing? Is he still in the Task Hall? The Grand Elder is out all year round, and Elder Brother Dai has taken over all duties of the Task Hall. Old Dai is still gifted after all. He''s already reached the Unification Stage. I''m still a bit behind. Senior Brother Kong Ling looked envious. While talking, Kong Ling''s realm fluctuated from being undetectable to being apparent at Foundation Establishment Stage, and then ascended to a realm beyond the perception of Lu Yang and the rest. This guy is about to break through to the Unification Stage. Fairy Eternity made a judgment. After bidding farewell to Senior Brother Kong Ling, the six arrived at the Wood Vein. Similar to the medicinal farm of the Seek Dao Sect, the Wood Vein was a place for planting spiritual grass. It was lush and radiated a mysterious aura. Just standing here, one could feel a sense of floating. There was dense forest and it exuded vitality like springtime. There were also giant trees that covered the sky, extending endlessly into the distance. Their tops were blocked by branches and leaves, as if hiding a secret. The attribute of Wood Vein is vitality. It has a strong regenerative power. This has some similarities with the Nirvana True Fire that Brother Meng has mastered. Are the little fellows from Seek Dao Sect here? A lively girl''s voice came from the giant tree. The girl did a flip from the tree branch and landed steadily on the ground, a branch hanging from her mouth. This was none other than Shangguan Yu, the person who Uncle Ba had come to meet at the Five Elements Sect. Not bad, youngster. Your cultivation is solid. Shangguan Yu slapped Lu Yang''s shoulder. She had taken a keen interest in this boy who could be appointed Acting Sect Master when she visited the Seek Dao Sect last time. Not meeting for more than a year, Lu Yang''s rate of growth was beyond her expectations. We pay our respects to Elder Shangguan. Lu Yang and others dared not be disrespectful to Shangguan Yu. She was a senior to Sect Leader Qiu. Hearing them call her ''Elder'', Shangguan Yu frowned slightly, somewhat displeased: Don''t call me elder. Do I look so old? Call me sister. Lu Yang and the others didn''t dare call her that. They feared that even if they could get through Elder Shangguan, they might not get past Qiu Jin''an. If you call me ''sister'', I will give you a good thing. Shangguan Yu took out a small wooden talisman that radiated vitality. Seeing this, Fairy Eternity''s eyes lit up and she immediately urged Lu Yang. Lu Yang, call her quickly. This is a valuable item. With Shangguan Yu in front and Fairy Eternity behind, Lu Yang had no choice but to give in. Risking his life, he obediently called out Sister Shangguan. Shangguan Yu laughed when she heard this, she raised her toes and touched Lu Yang''s head: Good boy, this amulet is for you. As a result, Lu Yang finally got the wooden talisman. Fairy, what is this piece of wood? All I can feel from it is a strong life force, but I can''t tell what type of wood it is. Firmament Tree. Chapter 538 Chapter 538: Chapter 537 Firmament Tree_1 Firmament Tree? Lu Yang''s eyes bulged out in disbelief as he stared at the wooden charm. Isn''t that the Time Immortal''s true form? Most people do not recognize immortal objects, often assigning the term immortal to various rarities. For instance, people often refer to the Little Medicinal Kings as Immortal Herbs, and call peerless treasures swords as Immortal Swords, and name incomprehensible methods as Immortal Methods. But in reality, whether it''s the Little Medicinal Kings or the peerless treasure sword, neither reaches the level of immortal. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Firmament Tree is different, it''s definitely an immortal object, there''s no room for dispute. I knew this thing looked familiar! It''s definitely a part of Yingtian Immortal, it''s just a bit too small, or else I would have recognized it right away! When it comes to familiarity with the Time Immortal, Fairy Eternity is second to none. Lu Yang looked taken aback, and asked again: So how did this little piece of Firmament Tree come about? Did the Time Immortal peel it off from his foot skin? Who could hew a piece of wood from the invincible body of a Time Immortal? Fairy Eternity glanced at Lu Yang disdainfully: How could that be possible, an immortal being has a flawless body, it wouldn''t have foot skin-like thing that mortals have. So how did this little piece of Firmament Tree Maybe it was blown off by me. Source: , updated on novg0.so Lu Yang: It could also have been hit by Yingtian Immortal and the others. After all, the Time Immortal said he would definitely become an Immortal before he became one. He angered many when he said that none of you would be able to become immortals. After becoming an Immortal, Yingtian Immortal and the others attacked him in the dark many times. But this piece of wood is too small, I can''t tell who hit it. If I remember correctly, wasn''t it you, Fairy Eternity, who originally told Yingtian Immortal and the others when the Time Immortal only told you that? Fairy Eternity waved her hand, instructing Lu Yang: The result was about the same, you shouldn''t worry about so much. You should learn more from me in that aspect. Also, ask this little girl if she has more Firmament Tree. If Sister Shangguan could give Lu Yang a piece of the small Firmament Tree, then there must be more pieces on her side. Sister Shangguan, can I ask you what this is, as I''ve never seen anything like it before? Lu Yang asked politely. You haven''t seen it before, right? This is just a small piece. The larger part is under the Wood Vein, it''s a piece of charred gigantic tree. The vitality of the Wood Vein comes from this gigantic tree, our Sect''s ancestor was quite surprised when he discovered the gigantic tree under the Wood Vein. The vigor of the gigantic tree has sustained the Wood Vein for a hundred thousand years without deterioration, which demonstrates the strength of this tree. Our ancestor also discovered this point, the vitality contained in the gigantic tree is unimaginably strong, surpassing what we in the Cultivation World can understand. None of the spirit trees recorded in the ancient books match this. So, our ancestor made a bold guess. This is not anything else, but a part of the body of the Wood Immortal! Nowadays, in the Cultivation World, they don''t know the real name of the Time Immortal, they only know that it has transformed from a tree, so they habitually called it the Wood Immortal. Wood Immortal?! All the people exclaimed in surprise, even Bai Ming who had never heard about this before, had no idea that the vitality of the Wood Vein was actually due to a gigantic tree. Sister Shangguan. Sister Shangguan. As soon as they heard that the piece in Lu Yang''s hand was a part of the legendary Wood Immortal, everyone started calling Sister Shangguan one after the other, even Bai Ming started to join in. It''s too late to call now, Shangguan Yu turned her head to hide, so that they wouldn''t see her smiling. Then she turned back around, speaking seriously: You''ll have to call me that a few more times. The echoing chorus of Sister Shangguan put a big smile on Shangguan Yu''s face. Come on, one piece for each person, it can keep you safe. You can have one too, Little Bai Ming. Shangguan Yu took out five small wooden charms and distributed them to everyone. Protect safety? Lu Yang remembered when Meng Jingzhou was suffering from causality backlash, Fairy Eternity said that the Time Immortal has the ability to drive away evil, which could spare Meng Jingzhou from the causality backlash. If the Time Immortal''s body was truly effective in ensuring safety, then why did Qiu Jin''an go to borrow the power of the State Destiny from the Governor of the Wild State? He entered his spiritual space, just as he was about to ask Fairy Eternity, he saw her make a decision and start to spread her divine consciousness. Initially, Fairy Eternity wondered if doing so would offend the Five Elements Sect, but Shangguan Yu''s reminder made her see reason, so she didn''t mind it anymore. She immediately spread her divine consciousness to scan the Wood Vein, and sure enough, she found the piece of gigantic tree that Shangguan Yu had mentioned. The gigantic tree was unfathomably large, traversing the entire Wood Vein. The fact that Lu Yang and the others could easily tour the Five Veins and get around quickly was because they were moving near the junction of the Five Veins, where distances are much shorter. In reality, the Five Elements Sect is only a bit smaller than the Seek Dao Sect, covering an area of eighty thousand miles, and the Five Veins are the backbone of the Five Elements Sect. One can imagine how vast the Wood Vein is, and how long a tree that can traverse the Wood Vein must be. However, this tree, compared to the Firmament Tree that Fairy Eternity remembered, which had reached through the heavens and pierced the earth, was quite a lot shorter, even small, by comparison. Fairy Eternity concentrated in the spiritual space and projected what the gigantic tree looked like. The gigantic tree was charred black all over, showing signs of fire and lightning damage. Many layers of its old bark had fallen off, and it even looked as if some attacks had gone straight through its heart. What''s going on? Lu Yang was shocked. Even as a layman, he could feel what kind of attack this tree must have suffered. The term severe would be an understatement. Fairy Eternity was silent for a while before finally speaking in a sober demeanor, that contrasted with her previous laughing tone: Time Immortal was attacked and the attacker used the most common forms of attack to conceal their identity. At first, I thought that when I self-destructed, Time Immortal employed techniques like the Withered Wood Meeting Spring and the Golden Cicada Shedding Skin, leaving behind a doppelganger while the true form escaped. But that doesn''t make sense. Yingtian Immortal had said that we shouldn''t leave our doppelgangers in the world, as they could be a boon or bane for the world. Therefore, there should not be a Time Immortal doppelganger here. Now that I see this piece of the Firmament Tree, I can be sure that it''s Time Immortal''s true form and a significant part of it has been reduced to nothingness. Fairy Eternity did not remember any battle of such magnitude taking place when she was alive. This was a battle of immortal calamity-level. After my demise, Time Immortal had once embarked on a grand battle, and the opponent was extremely powerful. Time Immortal holds the Time Dao Fruit, allowing him to observe the past, predict the future, and restore his body to a state before it was injured. The fact that he was still left in such a state indicates the intensity and terror of his opponent. Lu Yang trembled in his heart: Did Did Time Immortal die? Fairy Eternity slowly shook her head: I can''t be sure. An immortal''s vitality is more robust than you can imagine. Even without his physical body, he may still survive. But if Time Immortal is in this state, even if he is still alive but lost his physical body, his condition is probably not good. Time Immortal and I are different. With the Eternity Dao Fruit available, I could create a physical body to accommodate my immortal soul at will, but Time Immortal can''t do that. The body of an immortal is crucial to an immortal being, and it''s tough to find anything in the world that can replace or rebuild an immortal body. If the Time Immortal''s body has been reduced to this state, with his life and death unknown, what hope is there for blessings and protection? Chapter 539 Chapter 539: Chapter 538: Housewife_1 There had always been a question that had been bothering Lu Yang. Even though merely reading the name of Fairy Eternity could resurrect her, why was it that it wasn''t until three hundred thousand years later that she was inadvertently resurrected? Referring to the method of the Imperial Teacher''s Causality Dao Fruit, the person who assassinated Fairy Eternity might have used a similar method, erasing the world''s impression of Fairy Eternity. But, would this method also work on immortals? No one could be certain of that. Right now, the body of the Time Immortal is buried underneath the Wood Vein, her immortal soul has gone missing, leaving her fate unknown. Given the state of the Time Immortal, what would the Yingtian Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, and Qilin Immortal be facing? What roles did they play in the fall of the Time Immortal? Were they murderers or victims? Fairy, do you not remember at all what happened just before your fall? Any characteristics of the killer? Fairy Eternity furrowed her brows, striving to recollect the events of that time. My memories of that period are all very hazy. All I recall is that I was sleeping that day. In my drowsiness, I felt my soul lifting, feeling very comfortable, like it was melting. I don''t remember anything after that. When I woke up later, it was when you called out my name, and my soul reformed, successfully resurrecting. Lu Yang sighed, it seemed that he couldn''t get any information from Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity, who claims to be the first among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, certainly had notable abilities and couldn''t have been attacked without any reaction. Either the attacker was too powerful, or something was wrong with Fairy Eternity''s state. They are free to kill me, but to not spare the Time Immortal and the others, I''d better not find out who did this, or I''ll beat them to death! Fairy Eternity said angrily. It didn''t matter if she died once. Over the long years, there would always be someone who happened to call out her name. However, the Time Immortal was different. Her main body was buried here. Chances of survival seemed slim. Source: , updated on NovelFire.site.so In consolidating the Eternity Dao Fruit, the Time Immortal had given her much help, and this favor could not go unrequited. Upon returning, tell Eldest Senior Sister about this matter and let her make the decision. Lu Yang was dejected, regretting that he was temporarily unable to help Fairy Eternity. Since the Time Immortal''s condition is unknown, how is the Firmament Tree still showing signs of life? Lu Yang pointed to the wooden plaque he had just received. Fairy Eternity looked at the shadow of the Firmament Tree she had constructed with a complicated expression and sighed lightly, A unique object like the Firmament Tree can gradually recover its vitality and complete the transformation from death to life as long as there is a tiny bit of residue left. This can be considered a different type of resurrection, but then it is a completely new Firmament Tree, and it has nothing to do with the Time Immortal. The Firmament Tree beneath our feet is gradually regenerating. In a few tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years, the Firmament Tree will completely resurrect and erupt from the ground, growing into a new towering Firmament Tree. That tree Shangguan Yu was standing near earlier, it shouldn''t have grown this tall. It was influenced by the life force of the Firmament Tree. If I am not mistaken, the roots of that tree are very close to the Firmament Tree. The Time Immortal had also mentioned that in the past, the Firmament Tree encountered a great catastrophe, was cut off at the waist, and lost all its vitality. A new Firmament Tree grew out of the old Firmament Tree, and this is it. All right, that''s enough sightseeing for you kids today. Have a rest tonight. Shangguan Yu clapped her hands and let Bai Ming take them to their accommodations. They would start to study the Five Elements General Outline the next day. Although she didn''t detect the existence of the Time Immortal''s body under the Wood Vein, she knew how precious the Firmament Tree was. She wouldn''t just share it with anyone. She felt that these five individuals were bound to achieve great things in their future cultivation, leaving a significant mark in history. She was here to cultivate a good relationship with the younger generation. The accommodations arranged by the Five Elements Sect were at the intersection of the Five Veins, which was equivalent to Qiu Jin''an''s territory, a position that could be compared to Sky Gate Mountain. Oh my, you''re back. I haven''t seen you in a long time, Sect Leader Lu. A familiar voice chuckled, teasing Lu Yang. As soon as Lu Yang looked up, he saw Lin Shaoyou, the top disciple of Qiu Jin''an, with his Wood Spirit Root. He was at the early stage of Unification but had combat power comparable to that of the late stage. He was of the same genius level as Senior Brother Dai Bufan. During the last visit of the Five Elements Sect to the Seek Dao Sect, it was Acting Sect Leader Lu who had entertained Lin Shaoyou. Lin Shaoyou had assumed that the Eldest Senior Sister was still the Acting Sect Leader, so he had proposed challenging someone of his generation. But when the Eldest Senior Sister silently stepped forward, Lin Shaoyou retreated quietly, and the matter was dropped. Greetings, Senior Brother Lin, the five of them bowed and saluted. Alright, don''t be so stiff. Relax. I just came out to get some fresh air because I got tired of practicing my magic skills. I happened to see you guys returning, so I came to greet you. Eh? Did the teacher give you wooden plaques? Lin Shaoyou noticed the wooden plaques hanging on the chests of the six. Bai Ming''s face changed drastically, and he quickly pulled away Lu Yang and the others. Lu Yang and the others didn''t understand but obediently kept their distance. With a crack, a startling thunderclap resounded and Lin Shaoyou was struck, his exterior charred and his insides tender, his body emitting black smoke. Bai Ming explained in a low voice, Senior Shangguan really hates being called old. If anyone knowingly offends this rule, their fate will be this. Ahem, it''s nothing, a small matter. The charred corpse came back to life, its eyes glittering. A faint crack was heard, and countless cracks appeared on the surface of the charred corpse. Lin Shaoyou calmly walked out of the corpse as if nothing had happened at all C even his clothes were brand new. Bai Ming explained again in a low voice, Eldest Senior Brother''s clothes are synthesized from leaves grown from his body, which are then transformed into clothes. It''s a process most people can''t see clearly. I only figured it out when our master explained it. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up. Lin Shaoyou was of the same generation as Dai Bufan, in other words, of the same generation as Eldest Senior Sister, and they were not in the Seek Dao Sect. Brother Lin, how old are you this year. Before he could finish, Lu Yang suddenly reacted, covering Meng Jingzhou''s mouth from behind and dragging him back. Don''t drag all of us into your death wish. The others looked at each other in confusion, not understanding Lu Yang''s sudden reaction. Lin Shaoyou directly asked, Does Junior Brother Meng have a question to ask? No, nope, he was just sleep talking, Lu Yang answered on behalf of Meng Jingzhou. By the way, Eldest Senior Brother, weren''t you mastering a new magic skill not long ago? Why are you still practicing magic skills? Heh, heh, considering how talented I am, if I have new ideas and learn a new magic skill, that''s perfectly normal, right? So, what are you practicing this time? I am combining Tree Growing Spell and Draw the Ground into a Prison to increase the strength of Draw the Ground into a Prison. It''s a bit complicated to explain. Why don''t I just show you. Lin Shaoyou took out a few tree seeds from his bosom, spread them around as he spun in a circle. The seeds hit the earth and took root instantly. They grew rapidly around him, the branches and leaves twisting inward to form a bird cage. The trees emitted a metallic sheen, very similar to a tree that has grown from a golden meridian. Look, like this. Lin Shaoyou punched the iron tree and it did not budge a bit. He then stomped on the ground, also to no effect. The roots below formed a unified whole, unbending and extraordinarily firm. That''s amazing, praised Bai Ming. This skill alone could catch someone off guard and trap anyone on the same level. Eldest Senior Brother, you seem to be executing this pretty smoothly. Why are you practicing further? Is there something lacking? There''s a minor issue with this combined magic skill that I haven''t been able to overcome. What is it? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I don''t know how to cancel it voluntarily. Bai Ming: .. Bai Ming slowly raised his hand, forming a fist, Take care, Eldest Senior Brother! Bai Ming signaled everyone to leave. Lin Shaoyou sighed, it seemed like he could only rely on himself now. Help, master! Boom, boom, boom Three thunderbolts descended, but Lin Shaoyou remained unharmed. Huh? What''s the logic behind this? Chapter 540 Chapter 540: Chapter 539: Useful Ancient Knowledge_1 The elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water generate and overcome one other, each promoting or restraining the other. For example, Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, and Water generates Wood. They are the foundation of the world. The existence of the five tones, five flavors, five colors, five transformations, five internal organs, and five senses is not a coincidence. Instead, these are results corresponding to the five elements In the lecture hall, the Elder of Passing Skills was enthusiastically narrating the Five Elements General Outline on the podium. He was quite animated, gesticulating, and throwing himself wholeheartedly into the most exciting parts of the lecture. From inside her Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity yawned, almost falling asleep. Her eyes were brimming with tears. The Elder''s lecture paled in comparison to Daoist Buyu''s, and was not as engaging and interesting at all. This is so boring; Immortal Jiuchong has already covered all of this. Isn''t Immortal Jiuchong''s Dao Fruit the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit? Does that not also relate to the Five Elements? Have you forgotten about Jiuchong''s Immortal Technique? Lu Yang pondered for a moment. When he was at Eternity Sect, Fairy Eternity had mentioned it once. He could barely recall the specific names, but he remembered a lot of numbers. Digital Immortal Skill? To be accurate, it should be referred to as ''The Immortal Technique of Primordial Chaos, Two Polarities, Three Talents, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven Luminaries, Eight Wastes, Nine Territories, Ten Heavens, and One-and-Only Supreme Being.'' True to her reputation as the first one to become an immortal, even her technique''s name is longer than others. Immortal Jiuchong had a deep understanding of concepts like Primordial Chaos, Yin-Yang, and the Five Elements. She spent quite a bit of time during her Transcendance Tribulation Stage deciding among the Dao Fruits of Chaos, Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. She ultimately chose the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. Why didn''t she choose the other two? In Immortal Jiuchong''s words, it was probably due to predestined fate. Source: , updated on NovelFire.site.s0 Fate? Lu Yang could sense Immortal Jiuchong''s feelings when she spoke those words. It was a fatalistic sentiment full of sense of impotence. Fairy Eternity had told him that amongst the immortals, some believed in destiny while others did not. Fairy Eternity was part of the latter group. It seemed like Immortal Jiuchong belonged to those who believed. Yes, even Immortal Jiuchong found it very hard to make a choice. As each of the three Dao Fruits had its own advantages and disadvantages. In the end, she resorted to drawing lots. She went through a lot of trouble to accomplish this. After exhausting all kinds of secret treasures, she set up a large formation in the universe that blocks spiritual senses. The nodes of the formation were set up around stars. Then she asked us few to act as Protectors. In the end, closing her eyes and sealing away her five senses and seven perceptions, she ensured that she wouldn''t be influenced by the outside world before she felt comfortable to draw the lots. The result of the draw was the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. Immortal Jiuchong didn''t trust the results of the first drawing, so she mixed up the orders and drew two more times. Each time, it was the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. If one time could be considered an accident, then when the result is the same all three times, it can be said to be a matter of destiny. Lu Yang thought to himself that if the result was the same three times, wouldn''t that just be a probability of one out of nine? Considering that this might be the difference between him and the immortals, he decided to stop questioning it. Although she chose the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, Immortal Jiuchong had a deep understanding of Primordial Chaos and the Five Elements. Don''t think that a Dao Fruit is the entirety of an immortal. We immortals often gather, exchanging and reflecting on our insights, and sharing our understandings, experiences, lacks and surpluses. Therefore, we five people could be said to have an unsurpassable reservoir of knowledge regarding cultivation! Fairy Eternity laughed proudly, her laugh filled with knowledge and wisdom. Lu Yang nodded. This was indeed true. He had heard that the higher one''s cultivation level, the more one needed to exchange and reflect with peers. Having a single exchange with a peer can sometimes be worth a hundred years of cultivation. Considering the frequency at which the Five Immortals of the Ancients gather, their accumulated knowledge could very likely be equivalent to a million years of cultivation. Lu Yang, stand up and answer this question. The Elder of Passing Skills was glaring unhappily at Lu Yang. Though the Elder admitted that his lecture was indeed a dull one, seeing someone as audacious as Lu Yang daydream through it was a first. Lu Yang stood up in panic. He had been too engrossed in listening to ancient secrets, and hadn''t been paying attention to what the Elder was saying. He hurriedly sent a spiritual message to Meng Jingzhou. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thanks to Fairy Eternity''s cover, the Elder didn''t discover that he was sending a message. What did the Elder just say? Don''t ask me, I was also not listening. Meng Jingzhou was breaking out in cold sweat, fearing that the Elder might ask him next. He had drifted off earlier, once he heard the Elder say Earth, he started contemplating whether it would be better to directly bury living people instead of executing and then burying them? Man Gu, do you know? I don''t. At that moment, he was wondering if being the last of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, would he have reproductive isolation with present Barbarians. Lu Yang asked around, but none of them had a solid answer. Lu Yang, answer the question. You couldn''t have been not paying attention, could you? The Elder of Passing Skills was still staring at Lu Yang. Lu Yang took a deep breath. At this point, there was no other choice. Immortal Jiuchong''s Dao Fruit is the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, giving her the ultimate power. Yingtian Immortal''s Dao Fruit is the Tribulation Dao Fruit, most Cultivators'' tribulations are due to the Tribulation Dao Fruit. Time Immortal''s Dao Fruit is the Time Dao Fruit, giving him control over the power of time. Qilin Immortal''s Dao Fruit is the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit, rendering all attacks he has experienced ineffective! The lecture hall fell silent. Elder, did I answer correctly? The Elder of Passing Skills was momentarily stunned. He had a memory of Lu Yang speaking a lot, but he couldn''t recall a single word Lu Yang had said. What did he say? Elder, Elder? Lu Yang called out to the Elder twice before the Elder snapped back to reality. Ah, ah? Elder, you weren''t daydreaming just now, were you? The Elder of Passing Skills gave a dry cough as if he didn''t hear Lu Yang''s last sentence. Ahem, ahem. Lu Yang, your answer was more or less correct. Let me retell it. Five is the most stable digit in nature. For example, the Central Dynasty and the four other lands to the east, west, south, and north. The Five Great Immortal Sects, the Five Veins of the Five Elements Sect, Four Great Devil Sects along with the unknown Heaven''s Court. According to the theory of the Five Elements, Heaven''s Court is likely to become the Fifth Great Devil Sect, forming ''five.'' And you five, you are the five most outstanding individuals among the younger generation of the Seek Dao Sect. This also is in line with the theory of the Five Elements. Meng Jingzhou sent a secret message to Lu Yang, That was impressive. What did you do just now? I heard you speak a lot, but I can''t remember a single word. Lu Yang said seriously, This is an ancient secret technique, and only I can use it. He heaved a sigh of relief, glad that the Forgotten characteristic of the immortals came in handy. The Elder of Passing Skills soon arrived at the main point of the day''s lecture, Next, let''s discuss knowledge about the technique of Five Elements. Who among you is most familiar with it? He is. The other four all pointed at Lu Yang without hesitation. Lu Yang was surprised. The Elder was slightly surprised but very pleased, Oh, I heard you have a Sword Spirit Root. I didn''t expect you to also be proficient in the Five Elements technique. Can you tell us how you cultivated it? Lu Yang scratched his head awkwardly. How was he going to explain that his cultivation of techniques was effortless and that he never encountered any bottlenecks? I just followed my intuition. Casually practiced a bit and then somehow made it. Though the effectiveness of the technique was uncertain, his cultivation method was indeed quite casual. Chapter 541 Chapter 541: Chapter 540: Learning the Water Dividing Technique_1 Stop spouting nonsense, do you think Five Elements magic skills are so easy to practice? the Elder of Passing Skills scolded Lu Yang. If Five Elements magic skills were that easy to practice, what would they need the Five Elements Sect for? Don''t think that just because you stumbled upon a Five Elements magic skill and practiced it casually, you can dismiss the learning of magic skills. What Five Elements magic skills have you practiced? Let me see. In the Elder of Passing Skills'' view, Lu Yang probably learned simple and easy-to-learn magic skills like Fireball and Earth Wall, thus finding Five Elements magic skills easy to practice. Helpless, Lu Yang had to demonstrate the magic skills he learned one by one. He opened his right hand, and a golden firebird appeared in his palm. It seemed lifelike, emitting terrifying heat, and burnt the quiz that the Elder of Passing Skills placed on the podium. Lu Yang then opened his left hand, and the Three Flavored True Fire was burning fiercely. The Elder of Passing Skills focused all his attention on Lu Yang''s palm, failing to notice this little trick. What is this? Golden Bird True Flame, Three Flavored True Fire. What? How come he hadn''t heard of these two types of True Fire before? When did the one hundred and eight types of True Fire become one hundred and ten? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Before the Elder of Passing Skills could react, he saw Lu Yang take out a seed and plant it in the ground. The seed fell into the ground and rooted, sprouting two lotus flowers. On each lotus flower stood a Lu Yang, one dressed in clothes, the other wrapped in a lotus leaf. What kind of magic skill is this? The Elder of Passing Skills almost popped his eyes out, this was unheard of. Tree Growing Spell. What kind of Tree Growing Spell is yours. Before the Elder of Passing Skills could voice his thoughts aloud, he saw Lu Yang retract his clone, burrowing around in the ground, moving freely. He could even take a couple bites of soil as if it was nothing. Earth Escape Skill? The Elder of Passing Skills was very uncertain. Lu Yang''s posture seemed like the Earth Escape Skill, but the circulation route of his spiritual essence was different. I named it ''Shrink Land''. You created it yourself? Almost, came across it by chance. The Elder of Passing Skills''s face twitched. He didn''t recognize any of the Five Elements magic skills demonstrated by Lu Yang. They were definitely not those simple and easy-to-learn magic skills. As for a metal-specific magic skill, sword forms should barely count. Lu Yang did not plan to display the Golden Body. That was Young Master Lu''s move; he was not Young Master Lu, so how could he perform the Golden Body? I haven''t learned any water-based magic skills. The Elder of Passing Skills was astounded. Lu Yang had learned four out of the five elements, and even mastered sword formation techniques without falling behind in any realm. Could it be that this kid Lu Yang really has such a high attainment in Five Elements magic skills? Borntaking on Seek Dao Sect as a master, it is indeed a big win! Very good, the magic skills of the Five Elements generate and overcome each other. Few people are able to learn two skills that overcome each other; you''ve managed to grasp four of the Five Elements. This shows that you have uncommon talent in this area. Exactly, not to brag, but Lu Yang''s talent surpasses even Eldest Senior Sister! Meng Jingzhou highly praised Lu Yang''s talent in magic skills. As a good brother, he felt quite proud. Right, right, right, that''s exactly what I think too. Li Haoran eagerly agreed. Man Gu scratched his head, feeling that these two people had hidden meanings in their words. Was it just an illusion? Forget it, let''s just go with the flow. I think so too. Only Tao Yaoye stayed silent. Lu Yang was sweating profusely, Meng Jingzhou you little bastard, are you trying to kill me with praise? You can''t escape punishment for this! If you can master four of the Five Elements magic skills, the remaining water-based magic skills should not pose too great a difficulty for you. If you manage to master five different types of magic skills, according to the generating and overcoming cycle of the Five Elements, you can create powerful combination magic skills! Well, do you want to learn a water-based magic skill? As soon as he heard about the opportunity to learn magic skills, Lu Yang was not going to refuse. I ask the elder for guidance. Seeing Lu Yang''s respectful attitude, the Elder of Passing Skills'' impression of Lu Yang improved significantly. He nodded. Let me think then you should learn the Water Division Skill. Water Division Skill? Water Division Skill is an extremely difficult water elemental magic skill to learn. Even those with a water attribute dual spirit roots may not necessarily learn it. But conversely, the difficulty in learning it implies immense power. Once learned, it can subdue all water elemental magic skills! Everyone present was surprised, they hadn''t realized that this skill was so potent. The Elder of Passing Skills, stroking his white beard with a chuckle, said, It is said that during the end of the Great Yu period, when the influential family monarchs raised armies and the world was in chaos, a man possessing the Great Divine Ability led a town of people to refuge, but their path was obstructed by a huge river. The river''s waves were vast and its currents surging. No ship could cross. The Great Divine Ability holder could naturally cross the river, but the common folk could not. The Great Divine Ability holder stood by the river, using his staff to touch the ground three times, and the gargantuan river parted in the middle revealing an eighty-meter-wide road, with the water flowing on both sides erecting like walls. Once all the people crossed the river, the water walls collapsed with a thunderous sound, and the river returned to its original state. That was the Water Division Skill! All water spells were rendered useless in front of this divine ability, which could partition a river. With your current realm, dividing a river could be too taxing for your body. However, dealing with water spells within your realm should not pose a threat. Lu Yang gasped. The water division skill sounded formidable. Let''s say it this way, The Elder of Passing Skills took out a water-filled glass, gently swiped on the glass, and the water in the glass divided into two distinct parts. He tilted his head back and drank half of the water in one gulp, leaving the other half unchanged. Please teach me, elder, Lu Yang bowed his fist. Alright. The Elder of Passing Skills did not give Lu Yang special treatment and explained the water division skill to all five of them. It was a good opportunity to gauge Lu Yang''s aptitude for the Five Elements magic skills. To learn the water division skill, you need to calm your mind, concentrate the spiritual essence in your hands, form the Five Elements water seal. Touch the tip of your thumb and pinky, and spread the remaining three fingers The Elder of Passing Skills, the mentor of the disciples of Five Elements Sect, explained the skill in a dry and lackluster manner. But one would realize how remarkably clear his explanation was once understood. It didn''t take more than two hours for Lu Yang to grasp the knack of the Water Division Skill. However, Meng Jingzhou and others progressed slowly due to their limited talent in magic skills, especially those that required Water Spirit Root. Elder, I want to give it a try. The Elder of Passing Skills gestured, and a water ball the size of a small ball floated towards Lu Yang. If you can divide this water ball into two, you have succeeded. Lu Yang clasped his hands to form the Five Elements Water seal and recited the mantra silently. All the lakes and seas return to their origin, the nine rivers and eight lakes open four paths split! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With his right forefinger and middle finger clasped together, Lu Yang aimed at the water ball and shouted lightly. The water ball vanished into thin air! Elder of Passing Skills: What''s wrong? Where''s the water ball? Try again. He conjured another water ball and gestured for Lu Yang to proceed. Lu Yang cast the Water Division Skill, and the water ball disappeared into thin air again, leaving no trace. Lu Yang was also puzzled. How could a water ball simply vanish? He wasn''t studying a void magic skill. He turned to Fairy Eternity, Fairy, did you see what I just did? Having heard that Lu Yang was learning a magic skill, Fairy Eternity naturally didn''t miss the spectacle. She had been observing carefully from within the Spiritual Space. I saw it. After you cast the Water Division Skill, the water ball didn''t vanish but became too tiny to be seen. Too tiny to see? Yes, it split into two streams of gas. One stream comprised a small ball orbiting another small ball, and the other stream comprised eight small balls orbiting a central small ball. These two types of gases are common in the air. Lu Yang: So I split the water into hydrogen and oxygen? Chapter 542 Chapter 542: Chapter 541: The Power of Li Haoran_1 The Elder of Passing Skills had long cultivated the Heavenly Eye, and when Lu Yang performed the water-dividing skill for the second time, he finally figured out the principle behind it. So, it actually decomposes water into the two gases of Light Air and Vital Qi. Typically, this only happens when water is struck by thunder magic. I didn''t expect you could achieve the same effect with a magic skill. That''s truly incredible. Among cultivators in the Cultivation World, spells that can alter the structure of matter at the atomic level, such as turning stones into gold, are performed at will. The Elder of Passing Skills had so keen an understanding of atomic composition and categorization that he could turn any random stone into radioactive material. Neither a First-Grade Golden Core nor a cultivator in the fulfilled Nascent Soul Stage feared radioactive materials as their cultivation had reached the state of flawlessness. However, the Elder wore a puzzled look and stroked his white beard, recalling the crux of the matter: But the magic skill I taught you should be able to separate water, making you immune to water-element attacks. Why does it have this kind of effect? Lu Yang responded earnestly: Yes, this is indeed a water-dividing skill. As you can see, it separates water into two gases and also makes me immune to water-element magic attacks. The Elder of Passing Skills thought for a long time, feeling something was off, but he couldn''t put his finger on it. Whether by its name or effect, this magic skill was exactly like a water-dividing skill. This was truly a water-dividing skill. Congrats, you''ve finally mastered all five-element spells! Meng Jingzhou, his best buddy, clapped his hands merrily. As he was less gifted in magic skills than Lu Yang and hadn''t managed to learn the water-dividing skill, he had simply chosen to give it up. After some hesitation, the Elder nodded. Seeing as you''ve learned all five-element magic skills, you can perform powerful combined magic skills based on the Five Elements Theory: the generation cycle of five elements is an endless process. The Elder then fell silent. He''d been guiding disciples of the Five Elements Sect for a thousand years and had seen all kinds of five-element magic skills, providing guidance on how to combine them based on the types of skills they had mastered. NovelFire.site But for Lu Yang Truth be told, he''d never seen any of the five-element abilities Lu Yang had mastered. Five-element magic skills are a testament to your passion for spells. It would be counterproductive for me, an outsider, to instruct you how to cultivate. So, after class, practice on your own on how to combine the five-element magic skills. Let''s have a quick test now. No cheating. The Elder turned around to retrieve a stack of test papers from the podium, revealing the accumulated dust on the ground. While the Elder wasn''t looking, Lu Yang had one of his Golden Bird True Flames exhale a burst of flame, reducing the pile of tests to ashes. Even though these five experienced pranksters were used to putting on acts, they couldn''t help but laugh uncontrollably at the scene. The Elder announced the end of class with a gloomy face. Junior Brother Li, are you seriously challenging me? Lu Yang amusedly looked at Li Haoran, as he hadn''t expected Li Haoran to challenge him of his own accord. Indeed, Senior Brother Lu, didn''t you say you have mastered combining five-element spells? I want to learn from it! Li Haoran said with a smile at the corner of his mouth. His decision was not made on a whim. Lu Yang''s strength was in plain sight, but Li Haoran didn''t challenge him without any backing. He possessed half of Qin Haoran''s memories, which included many powerful magic skills. He didn''t have to painstakingly study these skills'' usage like the others; he could use them directly. That was the confidence he held in challenging Lu Yang. Alright, it''s just that I''ve only recently mastered five-element combination and have yet to test it. Parleying with you now gives me the chance. I accept your challenge! An excited smile appeared on Lu Yang''s face. He was eager to give it a shot. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He first let Fairy Eternity expand her Spiritual Sense to scrutinize the surroundings, ensuring that no one, such as the Elder of Passing Skills, would see him using the five-element magic skill, especially the gold-element spell. Go on, fight! Meng Jingzhou seemed overjoyed for this unexpected excitement. He was also curious to see what tricks Lu Yang, this rascally grandson, had up his sleeve. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu also stood by, with Man Gu even taking a sheep from the dining hall and using the Corpse Chasing Sect''s skill to make it dance on the Three Flavored True Fire. The trio occasionally tore some roasted and aromatic chunks of sheep meat from the body to eat. It couldn''t be untold; this time, with the help of Lu Yang''s Three Flavored True Fire, not even barbecue sauce was needed. The taste was a notch above what they had eaten back at the Corpse Chasing Sect. Watching a fight while enjoying a meal- life couldn''t get any better. Before the fight started, Lu Yang kindly reminded, Before we begin, don''t cast any curses or such on me. They won''t work. You wouldn''t want to harm yourself with backlash. Even though he didn''t understand why Senior Brother Lu could resist the Curse Spell, Li Haoran knew Lu Yang wouldn''t deceive him in this aspect. So he had one fewer method at his disposal. Since Qin Haoran could transfer his debts to Shi Huagu, he must have mastered Causality Spells. One less method wasn''t a big deal. The atmosphere became tense as the two prepared for the fight. Li Haoran was the first to make a move. With a fast and rhythmic hand seal, purple divine thunder condensed in the palm of his hands. Palm Thunder! The purple divine thunder shot out, ionizing the air. It appeared as a thunder dragon roaring and charging towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang appeared to have anticipated this. With swift footwork, he shifted from his initial position just before the thunder dragon reached him. The thunder dragon hit nothing but the ground, leaving a charred mark. Borrowing Wind! The harsh wind howled, stirring up dust that blocked the view C dust that also obstructed the Spiritual Sense. But Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense wasn''t something ordinary people could compare with. He expanded his Spiritual Sense. The range he could observe was limited, but he could still see three different types of attacks hidden in the dust. Golden Bird True Flames. Two golden birds circled around Lu Yang, forming a flame whirlwind. Three types of attacks hit the whirlwind and vanished without even altering the wind direction. Junior Brother Li, these small magic skills won''t work on me. As the flame whirlwind dispersed the dust, Lu Yang laughed heartily. Li Haoran calmly responded, I know, a single attack won''t affect Senior Brother Lu. But what if there are more attacks? Palm Thunder! Four Palm Thunders erupted at the same time. Lu Yang''s expression turned serious. He controlled the two golden birds, transforming them into two streams of light that collided with the four Palm Thunders, causing thunderous and fiery explosions. Senior Brother Lu, how''s that? Li Haoran laughed, swinging his four arms and gathering another attack in his palm. Four arms? Lu Yang was at a loss for a moment. While Lu Yang was blocked by the dust just now and didn''t see how Li Haoran had accomplished it, Meng Jingzhou and two others watching from outside had a clear view. While Lu Yang was busy dealing with the attack, Li Haoran had removed his own two arms, but he hadn''t fully torn them off; the arms were only disconnected at the flesh. Then he used his Regeneration Golden Core to reconnect the two arms, and at the same time, two additional arms grew from his axilla. Four arms, as a result. Li Haoran knew well that Lu Yang wasn''t an opponent that could be countered with common magic skills. So, if one or two common magic skills won''t work, what about using four different magic skills with four arms! If it weren''t for the substantial strain that four-armed form imposed on his body, Li Haoran would have grown six arms to battle Lu Yang. Even though he couldn''t physically have six arms, he could still employ other means to achieve the effect of six arms. Chapter 543 Chapter 543: Chapter 542: Combination of Five Elements Magic Skill_1 Meng Jingzhou and his two companions were enjoying the lamb, applauding at Li Haoran''s ingenious tactics. This is a good strategy. Ordinary tactics won''t work against Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou exclaimed with admiration. As Lu Yang''s old rival, he was well aware that winning over him using ordinary strategies was impossible. It would take a surprising move to defeat him. This skin tastes pretty good, even better than the lamb itself, Meng Jingzhou smacked his lips, having been eating the roasted lamb skin, whose smoky aroma tantalized his palate, followed by a delightful crispy sensation as he bit into it. The refreshing wild chive flowers accompanying the meal made it irresistible. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The taste of lambskin overshadowed that of the lamb itself. Glancing at the Three Flavored True Fire that was blazing, Meng Jingzhou exclaimed, I got it! He made a bold move by casting a wisp of Nirvana True Fire into the Three Flavored True Fire. The merging of the two kinds of True Fire set off crackling sounds. Under the effect of the Nirvana True Fire, the lamb carcass gradually grew lamb skin. As the skin grew slowly, the lamb got to be meticulously roasted by the Three Flavored True Fire, making it even more delicious than ever! Watching the scene, Man Gu''s eyes gleamed in amazement. He hadn''t imagined that Nirvana True flame could be employed in this manner. If he hadn''t associated Three Flavored True Fire with roasting before, due to a lack of exposure to it, that could be excused. But it was really embarrassing that he had overlooked the use of the renowned Nirvana True Fire in roasting, especially in light of the fact that every cultivator in the Cultivation World knew about Nirvana True Fire. It was incredibly disgraceful to his status as the heir to the barbarian roasting tradition! Indeed, following Brother Lu and Brother Meng always led to enlightenment! As a Confucian Cultivator, Man Gu held the sage''s teachings in high esteem, constantly self-reflecting and seeking improvement. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co While Man Gu was learning, Lu Yang was still dueling with Li Haoran, who had four arms. With three heads and six arms, Li Haoran put great pressure on Lu Yang by exhibiting such an iconic Great Divine Skill. Palm Thunder! Six-C Divine Fire! Dayan True Fire! Foot-long Bamboo! With four different hand gestures, he launched four different magic techniques simultaneously at Lu Yang. The Golden Bird called out, igniting the Three Flavored True Fire, and stretched its wings. Each feather was as sharp as a sword, cutting through the air. Neither the Six-C Divine Fire nor the Dayan True Fire could withstand Lu Yang''s dual True Fire and Sword Qi attacks despite also being forms of True Fire, which were not celebrated for their explosive power. The Palm Thunder also vanished during the collision. Only a section of green bamboo, which Li Haoran had sharpened, made a snap to break the sound barrier and pierced Lu Yang''s arm. Lu Yang, who had sensed the presence of the green bamboo with his Spiritual Sense, was a little late in responding, causing his arm to get slashed. Well done, Junior Brother Li, coating the bamboo with poison, said Lu Yang, extracting an antidote pill from his Identity Jade while holding Li Haoran off with Golden Bird True Flame. I had no choice. You''re too powerful, Senior Brother Lu. I can''t beat you without some tricks up my sleeve. Moreover, you haven''t shown your real skills yet. All of a sudden, both Lu Yang and Li Haoran made their moves simultaneously, crashing against each other. They both had the intention to catch the other off guard while talking, yet they ended up having the same idea. Arhat Fist! No longer holding back, Lu Yang lashed out. Li Haoran, as an Artisan Cultivator, was simply no match for Lu Yang in close combat. When it came to hand-to-hand combat, only Meng Jingzhou, an exceptional Body Cultivator, and Man Gu, a Confucian Cultivator, could surpass Lu Yang. But Li Haoran acted quickly. Knowing full well that he couldn''t go toe-to-toe with the Arhat Fist, he immediately pulled off his two arms from underneath his armpits, temporarily transforming them into magic artefacts to strike Lu Yang with. BANG, BANG, BANG! In the blink of an eye, the two of them clashed dozens of times. But these temporary flesh magic artefacts were no match for the Arhat Fist, and Li Haoran was flung through the air. On the bright side, Li Haoran was wearing a wig, so his encounter with Lu Yang didn''t result in hair loss. Golden Body of the Same Size! With a light shout, Lu Yang summoned a golden body, which fell from the sky, covering Li Haoran firmly. Plant Tree Avatar! Lu Yang burrowed into the ground. A seed sprouted, developing into two duplicates of Lu Yang. I''m leaving the rest to you. Lu Yang fist-bumped with his clone. The clone nodded, burrowed into the ground and swiftly approached Li Haoran like an earth dragon. Earth Escape! Li Haoran didn''t panic. He didn''t know how to shorten the distance, but he knew the Earth Escape Skill. The only drawback of a Golden Body of eighteen feet is not to seal the underground, which would allow those who can perform Earth Escape to get away. At this moment, Lu Yang''s clone arrived from underground, circling the Golden Body. Earth Cage. The area beneath the Golden Body became a cellar, blocking off Li Haoran''s retreat. Li Haoran was forced to emerge. From then on, the Golden Body was no longer flawed. Li Haoran grunted coldly, I want to see what a newly born clone like you could do. Lu Yang''s clone emerged from the ground and entered the Golden Body. Li Haoran''s arm transformed, akin to white jade, and stabbed Lu Yang''s clone. Lu Yang''s clone was not affected at all, as if its body was not its own. Universe within the Sleeve. He extended his right hand and a continuous flow of lake water spurted out from the clone''s palm, filling the Golden Body in an instant. Impossible. Your Universe within the Sleeve stores water, it doesn''t connect with the lake. You are just a newly born clone. When did you absorb the water As Li Haoran spoke, he suddenly remembered that Lu Yang had fist-bumped with his clone. No doubt, Lu Yang must have already stored the water source in his palm before the fight began and passed it onto the clone during the fist bump. He was careless! Water Separation! In just three breaths'' time, the lake water filling the Golden Body had disappeared, transformed into hydrogen and oxygen! With the sound of a bird''s cry, a golden flame flashed within the Golden Body, causing a huge explosion that even left cracks in the interior of the Golden Body. Good grief, Lu Yang''s move is really powerful. Meng Jingzhou was surprised, understanding the principle that the smaller the explosion space, the greater the power. Not only that, but the two types of gases that Senior Brother Lu decomposed seem to have also facilitated the explosion. Tao Yaoye said seriously, a single Golden Bird True Flame should not cause such an exaggerated explosion, there must be other factors at work. This is the combination of five-elemental magic skills that the Elder of Passing Skills mentioned, isn''t it? Man Gu was amazed; the Golden Body, Wooden Avatar, Water Separation, True Fire, and Shorten Distance, all five magic skills were present. Lu Yang dispelled the Golden Body, revealing only two charred bodies. Junior Brother Li, stop pretending. I saw you use a magic skill to escape just now. Lu Yang smiled. He had been watching the movement of the Golden Body from beginning to end. At the moment before the explosion, Li Haoran used a magic skill similar to Shadow Shifting to swap places with his clone and his real body. He had long detected with his Spiritual Sense a Li Haoran''s clone buried underground, presumably prepared to sneak attack him. Unfortunately, it didn''t get a chance to be used, instead it became a lifesaving move. Thud! There was a muffled noise behind Lu Yang and Li Haoran crawled out from the ground. Such terrifying power. Li Haoran was still somewhat scared, he knew this was the result of Lu Yang restraining his strength. Otherwise, what awaited him wouldn''t be one Golden Bird True Flame, but several Golden Bird True Flames plus the Three Flavored True Fire. Shall we continue? Lu Yang turned around and asked with a smile. Of course I will Li Haoran didn''t plan to surrender, but he suddenly felt dizzy, stumbled, and nearly fell. I am poisoned no, what is this? Li Haoran detected something wrong with his body, he couldn''t continue fighting, but he didn''t seem to have encountered any poison throughout. What was going on? Junior Brother Li, do you know that although Vital Qi is essential for living beings, too much of it is not good, it can cause dizziness, chest tightness, and other symptoms. From the beginning of our fight, I''ve been using the Water Separation technique, decomposing all the moisture in the air into Light Air and Vital Qi. As the amount of Vital Qi increased, you naturally couldn''t handle it. If you were a little more observant, you would have noticed that I''ve been holding my breath all the time. So, do you want to continue? I surrender. Chapter 544 – 543: Its Normal for Righteous Path Disciples to Prepare Bone Chapter 544: Chapter 543: It''s Normal for Righteous Path Disciples to Prepare Bone-Dissolving Liquid_1 Tao Yaoye was dazzling with excitement as she saw Senior Brother Lu emerge victorious, and she was the first to applause. Clap clap clap clap. What a thrilling battle! Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu thought for a moment, wiped the oil stains from their mouths and hands, and also led applause. Winning isn''t easy. Li Haoran wasn''t an easy opponent to deal with, in this battle, Lu Yang was completely exhausted with a punishing dull ache all over his body. It was just that Li Haoran''s battle experience was lacking and he had a few shortcomings. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been easily defeated by Lu Yang''s combined Five Elements magic skill that forced him to exhaust his spiritual energy performing Shadow Shifting, despite being in a drunken stupor. Next time, Junior Brother Li needs to be more careful. If it were Old Meng, I wouldn''t dare use this trick to beat him. Old Meng is a tricky fellow and would certainly not fall for such a simple ploy. Li Haoran: I inherited half of Qin Haoran''s memories, so how come I am now inexperienced and naive in the eyes of Senior Brother Lu Yang? Qin Haoran was in the unification period, he inherited half, so at the very least he should be at a Half Step Unification phase, right? Well, compared to Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng, the usefulness of the inherited memories from Qin Haoran was indeed limited. Li Haoran stood in front of his charred avatar, lost in thought and sighed lightly. Senior Brother Lu is indeed remarkable. NovelFire.site Lu Yang could understand Li Haoran''s feelings. Li Haoran''s avatar was a back-up he had been preparing for a long time, but he never expected that he would have to give it up in exchange for the Shadow Shifting. If his true body had been inside the Golden Body and had been blasted, what would the outcome have been? Lu Yang patted Li Haoran''s shoulder and comforted him, Junior Brother Li, don''t lose heart, your spells are more than effective, it''s just that your thinking isn''t right. You are too straightforward, too honest. You can easily get tricked by cunning and crafty people. I''m not feeling down, I''m just considering how to dispose of my corpse. Your avatar, Senior Brother Lu Yang, is made of wood and naturally decomposes into the earth when the spell is dismissed. But my avatar is made from flesh that was cut from my body. And the same issue applied to Li Haoran''s extra two arms that had grown out. When Lu Yang thought about it, he realized it was indeed a problem. Junior Brother Li''s avatar really was tricky to dispose of. Well, although I feel reluctant, I can see no other way. Li Haoran took out a small bottle of liquid from his Identity Jade, removed the stopper, and a pungent smell hit his nose. With a stoic face, Li Haoran poured the liquid onto his avatar. The dark green liquid made the avatar emit dense white smoke, and the avatar dissolved at a speed visible to the naked eye. Man Gu gasped, Junior Brother Li, what is this? Bone-Dissolving Liquid, something from Qin Haoran''s memories that I mixed a few bottles of myself. The ingredients for the Bone-Dissolving Liquid were complex, and he had spent a lot of contribution points to gather all the herbs needed. Last time he failed in the final round controlling the avatar, he disposed of the avatar in the same manner. There really was no other way to dispose of it. He surely could not dig a grave and bury his avatar. Even though he does not believe in fate, he still feels it''s a bad omen. Hey, what are you five up to! Not good, it''s the Elder of Passing Skills. The commotion from their battle was huge, and Elder of Passing Skills detected it and came to investigate. As he arrived, the fight was over, but he saw Li Haoran pouring a liquid emitting white smoke. Man Gu, worried the Elder of Passing Skills might misunderstand the situation, quickly stood out to explain. Elder, please don''t misunderstand. Junior Brother Li is just disposing of his avatar, nothing else! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elder of Passing Skills nearly took action to eradicate the reincarnation of a former master of the demonic sect. It was Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou who clarified the situation with their eloquence. Li Haoran looked at Man Gu with a resentful gaze. So, it was Lu Yang practicing the Combined Five Elements Skill and conducting a live combat experiment. The Elder of Passing Skills nodded, feeling reassured. He didn''t expect that by day Lu Yang would attend classes and then in the evening, Lu Yang would have figured out how to combine the elements. Such rapid progress! Lu Yang also felt the speed of the Invincible Elixir''s conclusion was fast. The Elder of Passing Skills didn''t ask Lu Yang in detail how he combined the elements. Since he wasn''t asked for guidance after Lu Yang mastered the skill composition, it showed that there were some things Lu Yang didn''t want him to see, which was also reasonable. But, where did you get the recipe for the Bone-Dissolving Liquid? Elder of Passing Skills suddenly realized another issue C why did these pupils of a righteous path sect have a formula for Bone-Dissolving Liquid? Li Haoran''s eyes twitched. He didn''t know how to explain. He certainly couldn''t say that he was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran. The Seek Dao Sect may accept him as the reincarnation of Qin Haoran and believe that one''s past and present life have no connection, but that may not be the case with the Five Elements Sect. Meng Jingzhou, as the team leader, earnestly explained, Our Seek Dao Sect, along with the imperial court, had exterminated the Eternity Sect, and from them, we acquired several resources and pill formulas, among which was the recipe for the Bone-Dissolving Liquid. As the righteous path, we regard the eradication of demonic sects as our priority. The demonic sects are cunning and crafty, with countless tricks up their sleeves. Only by understanding the methods of the demonic sects can we better exterminate them! I see, I thought you learned it from Old Buyu. Glad to know you are alright. I had thought something unexpected happened due to the noises. Rest well, we still have class tomorrow. Yes. Today, we will be learning the Five Elements Battle Tactics. The so-called Five Elements Battle Tactics are to assign each of you, based on your individual characteristics, to one of the five elements. This can increase your combined fighting power when you are fighting together. Upon hearing this, their eyes brightened. This lesson was much more interesting than yesterday''s. Based on the materials provided by the Seek Dao Sect, and also according to my understanding of you all, it''s clear that you five all correspond to five different attributes. Therefore, you''re a perfect match for this battle tactic. Gold signifies attack. Lu Yang, you are a Sword Spirit Root mutated from a Golden Spirit Root, and you can be considered a Golden Spirit Root. Moreover, you are the most aggressive one among the Golden Spirit Roots, and hence you fit the gold position. Wood represents transformation, existing between reality and illusion. Tao Yaoye, you specialize in illusions and the Feather Transformation Immortal Body, both of which are related to transformation. So, you correspond to the wood position. Water signifies recovery. Meng Jingzhou, initially, I thought you would serve as a fire attribute for assistance, but since you have mastered the restorative Nirvana True Fire, you inevitably belong to the water attribute. Thus, the water position is yours. Wait a minute, Elder, with my high Yang Qi, can I still stand in the water attribute position? In Meng Jingzhou''s conception, water represents Yin, which completely contradicts him. The Elder of Passing Skills didn''t understand why Meng Jingzhou was questioning this, But aren''t you a Single Body Spiritual Root? You have abundant kidney water. As Meng Jingzhou mastered the Nirvana True Fire, which could invigorate Yang, his kidney water became more abundant. And due to the Single Body Spiritual Root, he would never leak kidney water. Meng Jingzhou: Just because I can''t beat you doesn''t mean I won''t try! Fire is for assistance. Li Haoran, as a Fire Spirit Root, yet also a disciple of Zhou Xin, you are also a Refiner. So, the fire position fits you the best. Earth signifies defense. Man Gu, as a member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, is naturally a body cultivator. The defense power of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe is renowned, so you correspond to the earth position. Chapter 545 Chapter 545: Chapter 544: Five Elements Combat Method_1 After confirming the positions, the Elder of Passing Skills led the five outside the room and let them stand in the positions they had previously determined according to the five elements. Subsequently, with his hands behind his back, he said in a loud voice: To achieve a high degree of cooperation, we must first know ourselves and each other. The five of you are of similar age and have similar realms, which will make this step easier. Release your aura, each of you should carefully perceive the realm of the other four. Lu Yang and the others sat cross-legged, closing their eyes in concentration, releasing their aura, and perceiving the dynamics around them with their spiritual sense. Hm? Such a powerful spiritual sense, the Elder of Passing Skills gave a light gasp, noticing that the spiritual senses of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were the most noticeable and obviously much stronger than the others. Moreover, Lu Yang''s spiritual sense was even stronger than Meng Jingzhou''s, with a clear difference. Spiritual sense is the hardest to cultivate, and so far, I haven''t heard of any method to cultivate spiritual sense at this stage. How did these two kids cultivate it? Sure, Meng Jingzhou is a Single Body Spiritual Root, the data given to me by Seek Dao Sect also shows he has achieved the unprecedented Double Single Golden Core, abundant in Yang Qi and desires. As a Single Body Spiritual Root, he should always suppress his desires. In this kind of tempering, it makes sense that his spiritual sense is strong. What about Lu Yang? Is it Yun Zhi''s secret method? Or was it a method Old Buyu came up with by pure chance? Lu Yang, tormented by Fairy Eternity, was particularly good with spiritual sense, his touch was very sensitive. Without hiding his aura, he could sense the condition of his three junior brothers and his grandson. All four had cultivated to the late stage of the Golden Core; even Li Haoran, who had been delayed for a year by soaking in magma during the Qi Refinement stage, had finally managed to catch up with the others before setting out. Lu Yang also perceived the vigorous Qi and Blood and Yang Qi of Meng Jingzhou. Just a glance could burn everyday ghosts, which was incredibly terrifying. NovelFire.site Of course, not all ghosts feared Meng Jingzhou; Fairy Eternity, for example, had no fear of him whatsoever. About an hour later, everyone opened their eyes, having ascertained the others'' details. Now for the second step, the transmission of spiritual essence. The Elder of Passing Skills asked the five to line up in the order of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Starting with Man Gu, they placed their hands on the back of Li Haoran and began transmitting their spiritual essence. This continued in the same fashion, and finally, Tao Yaoye transmitted all of her spiritual essence, along with the others, to Lu Yang. Lu Yang''s eyes turned red instantly. Despite being prepared, the sudden influx of powerful spiritual essence still caught him off guard, the power reaching the limit of what he could withstand. Release it all! the Elder of Passing Skills shouted. Lu Yang pulled out the Green Peak Sword, and his spirit and energy combined as one. The sword Qi, like a bright whip, soared in an instant. Slice! The spiritual essence of the five transformed into sword Qi, like a breaking dam, it poured downward. Bang! A ten-meter-long sword Qi cut through the air like a waterfall, carrying an endless power as it slammed into the pond. Suddenly, the wind and clouds changed, the huge roar was deafening, and a massive crack opened up on the ground. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- After releasing this sword, all five were drained of spiritual essence to the last drop, their legs trembling as they sat on the floor. They looked at the crack in the ground, giggling foolishly. Even Lu Yang was amazed at the power of that strike, the strongest he had ever made to date. Did you see that sword of mine? I knew this sword would definitely have this kind of power! What does your sword count for? The aura that Man Gu and Li Haoran transmitted almost overwhelmed me. I used the Nirvana True Fire to restore my meridians while dispersing the power! Man Gu, you transmitted too much spiritual essence. I was just trying to make it more powerful. The five discussed in high spirits, their faces full of excited smiles, as they each recounted the process of their previous attacks. The Elder of Passing Skills gave each of them a bottle of Great Recovery Pill and nodded in satisfaction, For a first combined attack, that sword strike was quite good. Your next goal is to keep some reserve and not release all your spiritual essence at once. The Five Elements Battle Technique has been around for a long time. Elder Song and the other Five Veins Elders have used it frequently, even them, has only exerted a full power strike seven or eight times. Those were desperate times when they did not leave themselves any way out. Did they encounter a strong enemy? They encountered your Seek Dao Sect Elders. Oh, and Old Buyu as well, the Elder of Passing Skills added an important figure. The Elder of Passing Skills clicked his teeth, shaking at the memory of the attack back then. It was truly exciting. Did Sect Leader cause trouble again? Tao Yaoye asked. To make the Five Veins Elders use a full power strike of the Five Elements Battle Technique, the grudge must be huge. It would have been seven or eight hundred years ago. Old Buyu took you Fifth and Eighth Elders to the Golden Buddha Kingdom and built a temple. I''m not sure if it was legal or not, but the temple was built. The temple''s incense was particularly prosperous, probably due to some marketing technique, and there were many pilgrims. Tao Yaoye was still confused: What''s the problem? The problem was Old Buyu named the temple ''Five Visceral Temples'', and inside were placed statues of Elder Song and the other four. This made the Buddha Country think that our Five Elements Sect was trying to steal their business, and they almost issued an international arrest warrant with the imperial court. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, Old Qiu took action in time to clarify the situation and explain the cause. When Old Buyu was being beaten, he said that they were carrying out an experiment to see if Elder Song and the other four could feel the faith. Seeing the powerful sword strike of Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity smiled with interest: This Five Elements Battle Technique has some merit, it''s creative, Immortal Jiuchong developed something similar. A chill rose in Lu Yang''s heart. He had experienced the power of the Five Elements Battle Technique and it truly was formidable. As an immortal, Immortal Jiuchong had a broader perspective. What kind of powerful technique he had created! Please, Fairy, elaborate. Back when the Five Immortals of the Ancients and I had an exchange meeting to share our cultivation experiences, Immortal Jiuchong raised an idea. He proposed to combine Yin, Yang and the Five Elements to provide reference for future generations. If they could comprehend the mystery therein, they would surely make significant progress in the field of Yin, Yang and the Five Elements. Did Immortal Jiuchong succeed? asked Lu Yang eagerly. Yes, it resulted in the game of Go. Haven''t you played it? Lu Yang: Once the five had recovered sufficiently, the Elder of Passing Skills continued to have them transmit their spiritual essence with Lu Yang releasing it. However, they had to hold back, not like the first time when they were completely drained. After several repetitions, the five quickly gained control of the amount of spiritual essence they were transmitting. Next is the third step, stand in line again according to the order you just stood in, forming a circle, and Lu Yang, you stand behind Man Gu. All five of you should transmit your spiritual essence to the person in front of you, control your speed and the amount of spiritual essence. If the speed is too fast or the amount is too large, the person in front won''t be able to bear it. Chapter 546 Chapter 546: Chapter 545: No trade, No killing_1 All five were transferring spiritual essence to the person in front of them, and due to the consumption by the transfer of spiritual essence, everyone''s spiritual essence would be exhausted over time. Thankfully, Lu Yang had taught the other four the Swallow Heaven Cultivation Method. As they transferred spiritual essence, they would open their mouths wide and swallow the surrounding spiritual essence. The Elder of Passing Skills thought they were bewitched. The essence transmission was also intended to achieve a state of mutual embeddednessCyou are in me, and I am in you. Lu Yang''s spiritual essence was now no longer his own but was from the other four. The situation with the other four was not much different; their spiritual essences were thoroughly blended. The Elder of Passing Skills did not expect them to enter this state so quickly. Now, we begin the third step, practicing combination skills Speaking of which, the time for exchange among the Five Great Immortal Sects is almost up. Our Junior Brother Lu and the others have already arrived at the Five Elements Sect. Why isn''t Shi Chan from the Suspension Temple here yet? Dai Bufan pondered while organizing intelligence reports. Could something have happened? sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The handsome monk stepped out of the slaughterhouse and headed toward the nearest docking spot for the flying ship. What a delicious smell. The monk''s nose twitched; he passed a restaurant. It was noon, the busiest time, and the smell of the food made him stop. Eating a meal wouldn''t delay boarding the flying ship. NovelFire.site He spontaneously changed his trajectory and walked into the restaurant. Waiter, do you have any free tables here? Master, you''ve come to the right place! Our vegetarian dishes at the Thousand-Miles Fragrance restaurant are unbeatable! I don''t want vegetarian dishes. Serve me two pounds of braised beef, a portion of roasted pork knuckles, and a bowl of lamb offal noodles. The waiter looked at the monk in surprise, thinking he had heard wrong. There are not a few people posing as monks these days, but this is the first time he''s seen such a fake monk. However, it doesn''t concern him; he just serves what the customer orders. Sir, please wait a moment. Not long after, a large plate of braised beef, a portion of roasted pork knuckles, and a bowl of lamb offal noodles were served. Shi Chan leisurely ate it all. Sir, that will be sixty-six coins. The monk wiped his mouth casually and said lightly, My master often told me that there''s no murder without trade. If no one in the world ate meat, then there would be no one killing livestock, so your restaurant wouldn''t sell meat dishes, only vegetarian dishes. He always cautions us not to order meat in restaurants so as not to promote improper practices. The waiter, confused by this lengthy explanation, asked tentatively, So, sir, you want To dine and dash. If I don''t pay, it''s not a transaction. The gate of the Seek Dao Sect. Two disciples guarding the mountain were yawning in boredom, chatting about the recent happenings. At least no one''s been approaching Junior Brother Lu for marriage alliances recently. It''s been much quieter. No kidding, I''ve never seen people lining up for it. Quite an eye-opener. A slender figure walked over, palms joined, and asked loudly: Excuse me, is this the Seek Dao Sect? The visitor was handsome-looking, draped in a worn cassock, and his big, bright eyes were as clear as a still pond. He was completely bald. If not for his robe, a disciple would have thought that he was a victim of Lu''s Arhat Fist coming for revenge. Are you Junior Brother Shi Chan from the Suspension Temple? one guard cautiously asked. He remembered Elder Brother Dai''s instructions about the exchange period among the Immortal Sects and that monks from the Suspension Temple might come for learning and exchange. Indeed, it is I. I apologize for arriving late; washing dishes took up a lot of time, said Shi Chan. One disciple, confused by Shi Chan''s words, politely said, Please wait here for a moment while I fetch Elder Brother Dai. While one of the disciples went to fetch Dai, the other stayed behind to continue guarding the gate. Not long after, Dai Bufan hurriedly arrived and saw Shi Chan meditating at the temple gate. He looked at Shi Chan, who was dignified in appearance, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a face full of righteousness and a solid foundation without any fluff. Dai Bufan nodded to himself in approval, truly worthy of a disciple nurtured by Master Jiesha. Shi Chan was meditating cross-legged, suspended in mid-air. He sensed Dai Bufan''s arrival, got up and paid his respects: It''s good to see you, Elder Brother Dai. Junior Brother Shi Chan, are you the only one visiting the Seek Dao Sect? My Senior Brothers and Uncles at the Temple are busy, they didn''t have the time to accompany me here. Busy? Yes, Master heard of news regarding your Sect Leader in the Wild State, hence took my Uncles and Senior Brothers there. Dai Bufan: If he remembered correctly, his own Master, impersonating Daoist Buyu, was spreading information in the Wild State, storytelling everywhere. Could it be that the news Master Jiesha had heard was about his Master? Forget it, his Master was blessed and didn''t need his worries. The worst-case scenario would involve him getting caught and beaten up, but it wouldn''t lead to death. Junior Brother Shi Chan, please come in. Dai Bufan personally welcomed Junior Brother Shi Chan, hoping that his actions could touch Master Jiesha, so that he would go easy on his Master when beating him. The two of them passed through the territory of the River Spirit and entered the core area of the Seek Dao Sect. The bustling activity in the Seek Dao Sect caused Shi Chan to gasp in surprise. Compared with the Suspension Temple, the Seek Dao Sect was really exceedingly bustling. I wonder how much Junior Brother Shi Chan knows about Seek Dao Sect, and what he hopes to learn here? My Master, while he could still speak, told me a lot about the prestigious Sect. Your Sect is abundant in training resources and plentiful magic skills. Especially the Scripture Pavilion, which houses an inexhaustible number of magical skills. I do have a couple of divine abilities that I want to learn. Junior Brother, feel free to speak up. I heard that Lu Yang has an Arhat Fist, which anyone who takes a hit from will lose all their hair. I wonder if I could learn it? This Dai Bufan looked troubled. Of all the skills, why did you have to choose to learn Lu Yang''s? Is it even possible to learn it? To be honest, Junior Brother Lu''s Arhat Fist is indeed unique. Only he can perform it in the Sect, and he is currently visiting the Five Elements Sect for mutual learning. And there''s Meng Jingzhou''s Unity of Fist and Cultivation, his Single Curse Fist contains the concept of Causality. I wonder if that could be learned too? You boy, are you sure you''re not here to stir up trouble, why do you choose to learn the skills that are not available? So none of them are here? Upon receiving this news, Shi Chan seemed visibly disappointed. He had long admired these two styles of martial arts, considering them to be the true Divine Abilities of Buddhism. Nothing, not even the Transformation Sutra or Golden Body could compare to them. It''s a pity that the ones who could perform them weren''t around. It seems that it''s not fated yet. It''s not right to force it. Elder Brother Dai, you may continue with your tasks. I will take a walk around the Seek Dao Sect. Your Sect is indeed famous for a reason. I''ve never seen it before. It''s an excellent opportunity to broaden my horizons. Dai Bufan was indeed quite busy. He was the de facto leader of the Task Hall. Even a day off meant amassing a mountain of work. Take good care of this token. With this command plate, it''s as if I am accompanying you. You can move freely within our Sect, even areas like the Scripture Pavilion are accessible. If you have any questions, you can ask nearby Junior Brothers and Sisters; they will all be able to answer your queries. Shi Chan received the token from Dai Bufan and expressed his gratitude. Back at the Task Hall, Dai Bufan didn''t deal with the tasks at hand, but pulled out a jade plate after some contemplation. This was his magical artifact for making contact with the Grand Elder. He wrote on the artifact: Master, Junior Brother Shi Chan said that Master Jiesha led all the cultivators from the Suspension Temple to Wild State looking for the Sect Leader''s whereabouts. You are impersonating the Sect Leader and telling stories in the Wild State, and you might run into them, so please be careful. Dai Bufan touched the center of the jade plate with his index finger to send the message. Soon, the Grand Elder responded. Tell me earlier next time Dai Bufan was silent for a moment, then analyzed: There isn''t even a punctuation mark. It seems the situation is intense. Master is indeed Master, strategizing and planning far ahead. He must have known that such a predicament would happen, which is why he built the immense grave. Chapter 547 Chapter 547: Chapter 546: Practice Brings True Knowledge_1 Shi Chan was feeling the overall atmosphere of the Seek Dao Sect, and he was quite moved. He could feel that the entire Seek Dao Sect was positive and full of vitality, a stark contrast to the Suspension Temple. He felt that their Suspension Temple lacked this kind of lively atmosphere. No wonder Seek Dao Sect is rumored to be the number one Immortal Sect. The rumors are indeed true. The so-called rumor refers to the storytelling of Legend of the Dao Sect. He stood on the arena for a moment and saw the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect fighting fiercely, and their techniques were superb, worthy of applause. Seek Dao Sect''s disciples knew each other, but he was a stranger who stood out, so people quickly guessed his identity. Is this our visitor, Junior Brother Shi Chan of the Suspension Temple, willing to compete on the arena? Shi Chan smiled, shook his head and refused, stating that he came to the Seek Dao Sect to seek Buddhist teachings, not show off his bravery, which was against his principles. Just kidding, if you guys start at the Nascent Soul Stage, I''ll be damned if I could win. It would not be a competition, it would be a beating. My master often says that Daoist Buyu possesses both Buddha and demon natures. If not restrained, he would certainly cause chaos in the world. Daoist Buyu''s cultivation speed is too fast, only my master can subdue him, I wonder what his disciples are like? He made inquiries about Lu Yang from the people around him. Lu Yang was quite a character in the Seek Dao Sect. As the acting sect leader for two months and three days, he had made quite a name for himself. Any disciple could say a few things about him. I never expected that Lu Yang, would use his acting sect leader''s authority to forcefully declare himself the winner. I find it deeply contemptuous. But based on his reputation, he is well-regarded in the Seek Dao Sect. No wonder he was able to master Arhat Fist. It seems that Lu Yang has a profound Buddhist nature and a bright future. It seems that his misuse of the acting sect leader''s authority was due to being possessed by a demon and going astray. How pitiful, how pitiful. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Compared with Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang is open and upright, and his reputation in the Seek Dao Sect is excellent. From what I heard from the Senior Brothers and Sisters, Daoist Buyu has four disciples, Lu Yang is the youngest, the second and third disciples are not in Central Continent, only the eldest disciple resides in Sky Gate Mountain. My master often reminded me not to provoke Daoist Buyu''s eldest disciple. But as the saying goes, practice brings true knowledge. The scriptures and words of the ancients are nothing more than the experience of predecessors, and cannot be directly copied. Let me test it out. Shi Chan followed the directions to the Sky Gate Mountain and found Yun Zhi, who was in cultivation. Yun Zhi finished her cultivation and looked at Shi Chan with a bit of confusion, not understanding why a disciple from the Suspension Temple would seek her out. I am a disciple from the Suspension Temple, my Dharma name is Shi Chan, may I ask if you are Daoist Buyu''s eldest disciple? Yes, I am. What brings Junior Brother Shi Chan here? I heard that Senior Yun Zhi''s cultivation level is unmatched, unrivaled among her peers. I wonder if you could suppress to the late stage of the Golden Core and spar with me? Okay. To be honest, since my cultivation journey began, I''ve never lost a battle. I have quite some confidence in my own cultivation level. Senior Yun Zhi could strike at her own will, no need to worry about whether I could withstand it. In no time, Shi Chan walked down the Sky Gate Mountain with a limp and bruised face. It seems Master was right, I indeed should not provoke Senior Yun Zhi. Shi Chan then went to the commercial street, where he could clearly feel from the shop owners to the assistants, that they were all formidable individuals. It appears that more than one-third of the people on this commercial street are experts. As a matter of fact, everyone on the commercial street was an expert, just that the remaining two-thirds had returned to their true nature and he couldn''t see it. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, revealing a cautious look. There was a cultivator ahead of him, with a strong aura of death, unsure how many lives he had taken! A member of a demonic sect?! Let''s follow him and see. He carefully trailed behind that cultivator, and followed him for half a block before stopping. The cultivator stopped in front of a barbecue restaurant. Shi Chan sniffed the air, smelling a delicious aroma which was a combination of cumin and mutton, fully ignited by the flames. The smell made him salivate uncontrollably. Mutton Kebabs, fresh and authentic Mutton Kebabs! Old Gao, Old Liu, I''m here to deliver you some meat. Master Liu, hearing this, cheerfully passed the skewers in his hand to Master Gao to roast as he received the storage ring from the Master. The storage ring was full of freshly slaughtered beef and mutton, extremely fresh. The meat was still twitching as if dancing. Young monk, you''ve been following me. Do you want to have some skewers? The Master turned back, already having noticed the trailing Shi Chan. Young monk, would you like a couple of skewers? Master Gao kindly offered Shi Chan. Shi Chan slowly but firmly shook his head: The little monk has no money. Having meals in the restaurant isn''t expensive, and if he can''t afford it, he could always pay by washing dishes. However, these skewers are quite pricey, paid with spirit stones, and it wasn''t like he could pay off the debt by washing a few days'' worth of dishes. No worries, you seem to be from the Suspension Temple, a customer is a guest. These skewers are on us. Shi Chan continued to shake his head: I can''t accept something for free. However, it seems like you have a farm. Coincidentally, I have worked on a farm before, I can work on your farm. In fact, Shi Chan had been working in a slaughterhouse before, and if not for the fact his uncle had told him to learn at the Seek Dao Sect, he would still be in the slaughterhouse. Since the Seek Dao Sect presented this opportunity, why not seize this chance to continue his cultivation? Uh The Master hesitated, this young monk was clearly a high monk from Suspension Temple, letting him go to the farm would probably not sit well with the Seek Dao Sect. Shi Chan took out the token given by Dai Bufan: Elder Brother Dai told me, with this token, I can go anywhere in the Seek Dao Sect. Seeing that Shi Chan was determined, the Master no longer objected. Shi Chan happily ate the skewers. He escorted Shi Chan through the core area, to a prairie. Here he had set up his farm, cattle and sheep everywhere, grass lush and delicious. Boss, you''re back. Xiao Wu, Xiao Liu, and Xiao Qi, the three beautiful ghosts, were astonished seeing the Master bringing a monk. The Master of the demonic sect owning a farm was odd enough, but now a monk was also at the farm? Shi Chan was also astonished to see the three beautiful ghosts, he hadn''t expected the Seek Dao Sect to take in three beautiful ghosts. Were they practicing the inclusive teachings of the saints? Shi Chan pays his respects to the three female patrons. The trio, Xiao Wu, immediately returned the courtesy. Shi Chan quickly got on track, with swift and precise cuts, his cleaver traced along the muscles of the ox, segregating the meat into sections in the blink of an eye. Good, oh good. Namu Amida Buta Shi Chan set down the cleaver, chanting the Death Mantra, to dissolve the resentment of the ox. This was the reason why he had slaughtered countless cows but remained clean, without any resentment attached. He had always strived to teach all butchers the Death Mantra, but, unfortunately, he had made little progress. If all the butchers could do as he did, there would not have been the silly incident of a cultivator from Great Yu using the resentment of cattle and sheep to refine a soul summoning flag. Young monk, please stop your Divine Ability soon, the three ghosts of Xiao Wu begged. They were merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage, not capable of withstanding Shi Chan''s Death Mantra invocation. Hearing the words, Shi Chan immediately ceased his chanting. He had forgotten that there were still three ghosts around. Feeling guilty, Shi Chan kindly added, If you grow weary of life one day, just tell me. I can conduct the rituals to help you transcend, free of charge. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three beautiful ghosts repeatedly declined. Chapter 548 Chapter 548: Chapter 547: Master Shi Chan_1 As a disciple of the Suspension Temple, Shi Chan could charge a sky-high price for conducting a single religious ritual for someone. In the Central Continent, the Suspension Temple is one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, possessing the most powerful Buddhist lineage. It can be considered the spiritual and de facto leader of all temples. Thus, any representative of the Suspension Temple would be highly esteemed by the outside world. Although Shi Chan only called himself a ''little monk'', to the outside world, all addressed him as a ''master''. Moreover, his cultivation level being at the late stage of the Golden Core, was enough to earn people''s admiration. However, since the three enchanting ghosts had refused his good intentions, there was nothing more he could say. With his hands folded in prayer, he moved with compassionate sorrow to a cattle and solemnly spoke. We cultivators often say ''my fate is in my hands, not in the heavens'', refusing to believe in destiny and courageously rebelling against it. There are examples of those who have successfully walked the great path, but they are few. Whether their success in resisting destiny was just another twist of fate is uncertain. Perhaps all humans are bound by fate without knowing it. Fate is like shackles, no one can resist, not this humble monk, not the three ladies, and neither can you. Shi Chan stood with one hand raised in front of his chest, the other stroking the strong back of the cow. The cattle raised in the Seek Dao Sect could not be ordinary. Born of noble lineage, both the grass and water consumed daily were extraordinary. Its coat was smoother than any other Shi Chan had met in previous ranches. You were born to be butchered, to satisfy human cravings. Your flesh is an offering, satiating human greed. It seems grand, but it''s a result of your lack of control over your own body. This humble monk is giving you a chance. If you don''t wish to be chained by destiny and desire to escape your fate of being butchered, then moo once. If you''re willing to offer yourself to the human race, then moo twice. The cattle stood still, without making a sound. NovelFire.site Shi Chan sighed: Just as I thought, you were born oblivious; your innate wisdom inadequate, unable to understand human speech, nor comprehend the Buddhist teachings. Following that, Shi Chan silently recited obscure and complex scriptures. In the beginnings of the azure heavens, within the vastness of the universe, the boundless earth The cattle still had no reaction. Shi Chan helplessly shook his head, bent down to pick up the cleaver from the ground and with one swift motion, the life of the cattle was ended. Benevolent, benevolent. The three enchanting ghosts were taken aback by the scene. May I ask, young friend, what are you doing? a benevolent voice rang out, deep and powerful. Shi Chan turned his head but did not recognize the stranger. Your honor is? You can call me Boss Bu, I own this ranch. Immortal Eternity had been watching Shi Chan''s strange actions from afar as he interacted with the cattle for quite a while before finally putting an end to it, quite puzzled. So it''s Boss Bu. I''m a disciple from the Suspension Temple and my Dharma name is Shi Chan. What I was doing just now was to enlighten the heart and allow the cattle to choose. The scriptures I was reciting are called ''Sutra of Crossing Over the Cattle''. ''Sutra of Crossing Over the Cattle''? Immortal Eternity was confused, he had never heard of it before. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s a scripture I wrote myself. I also have ''Sutras of Crossing Over Pigs'' and ''Sutras of Crossing Over Sheep''. At previous slaughterhouses, I would always recite scriptures before the slaughter to let the livestock choose their own destiny, though so far none have responded. After the slaughter, I will recite the ''Pure Land Mantra'' to dissolve the resentment of the livestock, allowing them to pass away peacefully. The previous cattle was butchered by the master, Shi Chan was only responsible for butchering it, whereas this one had gone through the entire process. Immortal Eternity felt that what Shi Chan said made sense. Their ranch was essentially a slaughterhouse, which easily brought to mind bloody scenes. This wasn''t conducive to restructuring their newly reformed, positive image. If they all did as Shi Chan did- explain first, then slaughter, and finally provide a crossing over, Yun Zhi, Big Brother, and Second-in-command would certainly see them in a new light. There were only three in Seek Dao Sect who knew the true identity of Immortal Eternity. There were a few more who knew the identities of the Masters, including Elder Brother Dai and the Grand Elder. When it came to doing things, Immortal Eternity and his Big Brother, Fairy Eternity, were quite similar, both were decisive. They would take immediate action once they made up their minds, never hesitating. He immediately notified the Masters and Vice Leader Jin, who were feeding the cattle in the ranch, as well as Master Liu and Master Gao in the barbecue restaurant, including several former elders of the Eternity Sect. That night. The barbecue shop closed for the day, and Master Liu and others headed to the breeding farm. Everyone has arrived, hasn''t it? Yes, all are present. The ones speaking were Xiao Wu and her two companions. Although the three girls were not members of the Eternity Sect, they currently acted as the Master''s left and right hands and were summoned to every meeting. Immortal Eternity nodded and discussed Shi Chan''s actions during the day, causing the Master and others to fall deep into thought. What Immortal means is Every one of us present is as trustful as family. I will be straightforward, we all are prisoners under Seek Dao Sect. Not sure when they may turn their back on us and execute us. I believe we should provoke change. Not only opening a barbecue shop or breeding farm, but we should also create an entirely fresh experience for others. Shi Chan''s arrival presents a unique opportunity. The worst error when studying Buddhist teachings is deviating from the path. Shi Chan hails from the Suspension Temple, representing bona fide Buddhism. His Buddhist teachings are assuredly profound and authentic; we should learn from him, cultivate ourselves, develop a Buddhlike character. Only then can we truly show our transformation. The Master among others nodded frequently. Indeed, an Immortal indeed exhibited a unique depth of thought. They were content with the status quo while the Immortal was plotting the next move. Since there are no objections, this matter is decided. Well Xiao Wu timidly raised her hand. As they were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, sitting in a meeting with the Master and others was tremendously stressful. Feel free to voice your concerns. Can ghosts learn Buddhist teachings too? Immortal Eternity rubbed his chin and hissed, This is indeed an issue. We''ll ask Shi Chan about it tomorrow. The next morning, all the disciples of the Eternity Sect sought Shi Chan and explained their intention. After pondering over Shi Chan''s words, they felt these people possessed strong Buddhist inclinations and were destined with Buddha. Buddha saves destined beings. If you desire to learn from me, I certainly won''t hide my knowledge. As for the three ladies, there''s no need to worry. There have been precedents of ghosts studying Buddhism, and even stories of ghosts building temples after mastering Buddhist teachings. They have reshaped their true form through the power of faith; it''s not a problem. The three ghosts finally sighed in relief; their only concern was not to inadvertently free themselves from their state in the process. They went about their day and gathered in the evenings to study Buddhist teachings and discuss the meaning of Buddhist scriptures. Their schedules were well-organised. Even Shi Chan gained fresh insights in the process of lecturing and discussion. Dai Bufan stared in confusion at the information just handed in by his disciple. Why did Shi Chan go to the breeding farm to work? Why has the Eternity Sect started studying Buddhist teachings? How would the Suspension Temple react upon learning about this? Dai Bufan was unsure about Shi Chan''s intentions. With his Master''s life or death still uncertain and no one to turn to, he decided to consult Yun Zhi. Eldest Senior Sister Dai Bufan explained what Shi Chan was up to and asked the Eldest Senior Sister about the actions Seek Dao Sect should take. After a pause, Yun Zhi slowly said, When Shi Chan first arrived he challenged me. Upon hearing this, Dai Bufan''s pupils contracted with shock. This was utterly reckless! Not even the fearlessness of a newborn calf confronting a tiger could be compared to this. Even the notorious elder Master Jiesha would not dare to go this far. Senior Sister means My point is, don''t be surprised by anything he does, considering he was audacious enough to challenge me. That makes sense. Chapter 549 Chapter 549: Chapter 548: Origin of the Five Elements War Tactics_1 Finally, it''s all done. Lu Yang stretches lazily. Under the Elder of Passing Skills'' guidance, their learning progress is fast and they have made small achievements in the Five Elements War Method. The Elder of Passing Skills strokes his white whiskers, slightly nodding his head, Very good, there''s nothing more I can teach you. Among the disciples he has tutored, Lu Yang''s team of five is the quickest at mastering the Five Elements War Method. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s strong Spiritual Sense play a vital role in this, leading the way in their cultivation. Another integral point is the unity among them which makes their learning much more effective. The Five Elements War Method is indeed powerful. Li Haoran discreetly nods. If the Nine Nether Sect mastered the Five Elements War Method and Qin Haoran, along with the four Vice Masters, teamed up, they might be capable of defeating the debt collectors. Of course, this hinges on the four Vice Masters being aware of the Nine Nether Sect''s deficit predicament and the potential for unity amongst themselves in the future. Wonder which predecessor invented this fascinating Five Elements War Method? Who possesses such remarkable talent? Lu Yang curiously asks. This Five Elements War Method was created by our Five Elements Sect''s founding Master, Mister Tiankui. He was a unique genius of his era and left numerous foundations for our sect, among which the Five Elements War Method is one of them. Mister Tiankui was well-known in the Great Xia, a Great Power who, a hundred thousand years ago, ranked alongside the Master Guiyuan of the Seek Dao Sect. He played a vital role in establishing the Five Great Immortal Sects. The Elder of Passing Skills indulges in nostalgia, recalling the stories passed down verbally within the Five Elements Sect. Mister Tiankui was born in a scholarly influential family during the late period of the Great Yu, heavily influenced by the feudal theories of monarch, official, father and son. His original intent was to pass the official examinations, join the military to lay the groundwork for a rebellion in the future. Once he summoned the masses, he could establish his own kingdom, how wonderful would that be The last two sentences are Mister Tiankui''s original words, not mine. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 Alas, before he could pass the official examinations, the Great Yu Emperor fell, assassinated on his throne, so Mister Tiankui''s plans for rebellion collapsed. Elder, wait a second. You just mentioned Mister Tiankui was heavily influenced by the feudal theories of monarch, official, father and son and then he rebelled? It''s not proper for a junior to interrupt an elder, but Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help himself. Yes, Mister Tiankui grew tired of studying those feudal theories and wanted to see what would happen if he didn''t follow them. Man Gu had an epiphany. So, Confucian Cultivators can also practice like this, not only reading books but also using practice to verify if the doctrines are correct. He had been too rigid in his studies before. During a chaotic era, Mister Tiankui being insufficient in cultivation level, didn''t have the qualifications to vie for the world. So, he devoted himself to cultivation, wandering battlefields to grow stronger by killing. Despite Mister Tiankui possessing rare talents and cultivating at a rapid pace, by the time he established himself as a regional hegemon, the Jiang Family had already emerged victorious and proclaimed themselves Emperor. He was a step too late. Mister Tiankui roamed the world, feeling gloomy and depressed. One day, he accidentally stumbled upon the Immortal Realm and encountered a great fortune. Immortal Realm? Lu Yang is affected by the word Immortal. Generally, these places would be called Secret Realms, but if they are worthy of being called Immortal Realms, then they must be related to Immortals. Just related to Immortals. Just look at you, frightened so easily. In front of this Immortal, what are Immortal Realms worth? Fairy Eternity nonchalantly responds, truly unbothered. She herself is an Immortal, every action of hers is related to Immortals. Lu Yang suspiciously looks at Fairy Eternity, speaking as if you know the location of an Immortal Realm. And that too just a single location. Fairy Eternity feels that she is being despised by Lu Yang''s gaze. She pompously attests to her worth, This Immortal is situated in your spiritual world, which is an Immortal''s spiritual world. Simply put, this place can be considered the Immortal World! Lu Yang hears for the first time that the Immortal World is interpreted in this way. He rolls his eyes and continues to listen to the Elder of Passing Skills'' story after regaining his composure. According to Mister Tiankui''s records, that Secret Realm was laid out by an Immortal, the plot for eternity, mysteries hidden everywhere. He even saw the residual image of an Immortal that had endured for countless years, like ancient history being reenacted in front of him, the Immortal''s face, however, was unclear, all a blur! Two Immortals were playing a game of chess, with chess pieces of black and white. The game was elegantly arranged, every move made after thorough contemplation. They would wait for months before making the next move, as if they were not just placing chess pieces, but eternity and the world''s creatures! During the game, a third Immortal took the form of a woodcutter, coming to watch the game. Mister Tiankui was engrossed in this, and when he returned to reality, a hundred years had already passed! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He noticed the black and white pieces clashing on the chessboard, struggling to connect into a line of five, leading to his enlightenment. Mister Tiankui believed that the five pieces corresponded to the five elements. When the five pieces align into a single line, victory is obtained, implying the immense power of uniting the five elements, which even an Immortal couldn''t resist. He closed himself off to meditate on this insight, resulting in the creation of the Five Elements War Method, and upon his return, he established the Five Elements Sect. Regrettably, as Mister Tiankui emerged from his seclusion, the shadow of the Immortal disappeared, never to be seen again, Mister Tiankui claimed that he had only comprehended a tenth or a fifth of it due to his limited talent. He believed that there must be deeper aspects in that game of chess that he hadn''t discovered, for example, why did the third Immortal, the woodcutter, come to watch the game? And what did chopping wood symbolize? Does it symbolize treating all beings as firewood, or is it to express his neutral stance? The Elder of Passing Skills shakes his head in regret. There are too many unsolved matters here. Ancient mysteries, even now their understanding of ancients is nothing but fragments. Lu Yang: He remembers Fairy Eternity mentioning that the Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal refused to eat the food cooked by Fairy Eternity, resulting in a game of chess that lasted a hundred years, using chess as an excuse. Martial Jiuchong was asked to chop firewood to facilitate cooking, but after chopping the wood, he went to watch the game. And thus, the three of them managed to prolong the game for a hundred years. Lu Yang initially thought that they must be playing a game like wei qi, embodying the philosophies of the universe. Turns out, the two of you were playing a game of Go! See, what did this Immortal tell you? Jiuchong Immortal integrated Yin and Yang, the five elements into the chessboard to enlighten future generations. Isn''t this a perfect example? Fairy Eternity declares righteously, finally encountering an example that corroborates her words. By the way, Elder, does that Immortal Realm still exist? Yes, it does. Even though the shadow of the Immortal has disappeared and no one can comprehend anything from it any longer, Mister Tiankui thought it''s still an Immortal Realm after all, and so, he relocated it to our sect. Lu Yang thought, no wonder the initial Golden Meridian Elder had relocated several mines back to the sect, your initial Sect Leader even relocated an Immortal Realm! But now is not the time to complain about this. Can we enter the Secret Realm to observe the Immortal''s chess game? After all, it is a place where three Immortals once stayed. There might be some clues. Upon hearing Lu Yang say this, Meng Jingzhou and the others also became interested in this matter. This was something related to Immortals, they must take a look no matter what. The Elder of Passing Skills pensively replies, I need to consult the Sect Leader about this, but I believe he will agree. (There will be an update at midnight) Chapter 550 Chapter 550: Chapter 549: History Repeats Itself_1 You want to visit the place where our ancestor contemplated his enlightenment? Sect Leader Qiu Jin''an paused after hearing the words of the Elder of Passing Skills. A hundred thousand years ago when our ancestor first achieved enlightenment, the Immortal Realm was a forbidden zone, inaccessible to all but those who had passed the Transcendance Tribulation stage. Over time, a hundred thousand years have passed, countless young geniuses and great powers of the Five Elements Sect have entered the Immortal Realm in search of their opportunity for enlightenment, trying to recreate the feats of our ancestor, but not a single one has succeeded. As for the chess game played by the immortals, such historical scene has never happened again. Even now, there is no consensus on who those three ancient immortals were. Qiu Jin''an looked up and saw an ancient painting hanging on the wall. The painting was filled with an aura of immortality and contained endless mysteries that were both incomprehensible and unfathomable. Despite being an antique, it appeared as though it was protected by an unknown force that made it look nothing like a painting from a hundred thousand years ago. In the painting, two immortals are sitting in stone chairs, both engrossed in thought. While their faces are obscured, it''s easy to imagine two immortals deep in contemplation, their brows furrowed in thought. The third immortal, carrying firewood, can be seen observing the chess game with unwavering attention. His face, too, is indiscernible. The black and white stones on the chess board are entangled in a deadlock, unable to form a connected chain. The battle is fierce and the outcome seemingly impossible to discern. Mister Tiankui, a Confucian Cultivator with an extraordinary talent in painting, created this artwork upon his return from the Immortal Realm, depicting the scene he witnessed. Next to the ancient painting, there''s another one, also created by Mister Tiankui. In the other painting, Mister Tiankui is elegantly depicted in a white Confucian robe, full of energy, clearly showcasing his power. He is seen standing, his foot atop two renowned great powers C the ancestors of the Meng and Jiang families. Both of these great powers appear wounded, a clear result of a violent struggle. Yet, they still couldn''t defeat Mister Tiankui. Mister Tiankui, a Confucian Cultivator with an extraordinary talent in painting, created this scene from his imagination. After Qiu Jin''an''s gaze moved away from the two paintings and he pondered for a short while, he readily agreed. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Perhaps, the children haven''t been exposed to the relics of the immortals, and want to broaden their horizons. It''s understandable. So be it, let me guide them. This place, after all, is where our ancestor contemplated his path to enlightenment. Although it''s now nothing more than a memorial, it deserves the requisite respect. When Lu Yang and the others learned that they were allowed to enter the Immortal Realm and that Sect Leader Qiu Jin''an would personally lead them, the smiles on their faces could not be concealed. This was the legendary Immortal Realm. Among all publicly known secret realms, none have been classified as Immortal Realm, reflecting its rare and cherished status. Of course, for someone like Lu Yang, whose body is an Immortal World, the Immortal Realm isn''t anything extraordinary. Under the guidance of Qiu Jin''an, the group swiftly reached their destination. The Immortal Realm is located at the boundary of the Fire Vein and Water Vein. What high mountains, Man Gu exclaimed. The mountain stood tall, its peak shrouded by clouds, masking its true height. One thing was certain C the height of this mountain was no less than that of Sky Gate Mountain. Qiu Jin''an casually explained, The Immortal Realm is located inside a cave on the mountain. Our ancestor was concerned that merely moving the cave would disrupt the layout of the immortals and the integrity of the Immortal Realm, so he decided to move the entire mountain. For cultivators like Mister Tiankui, moving mountains or filling lakes is just a minor matter. Lu Yang noticed that there was a barrier surrounding the base of the mountain, forming a faintly visible screen that was likely put up to protect the Immortal Realm. It prevented the disciples from sneaking in and disrupting the chess layout of the immortals. Lu Yang noticed that not far from the entrance of the barrier, there was a half piece of a yellow talisman, stubbornly an affixed to the barrier, fluttering in the wind. This is a high-level seal drawn on this yellow talisman, Fairy Eternity casually commented. She glanced at the talisman and immediately deduced its entire shape and content. Lu Yang was surprised. Could it be that there is not only an immortal''s chess arrangement in the Immortal Realm, but also a formidable ancient demon? Lu Yang conjured a possible scenario: Mister Tiankui encountered an ancient demon by chance, and after a fierce battle, the match ended in a stalemate. Unable to defeat the demon, he had no choice but to seal it in the Immortal Realm, using the immortal''s chess arrangement to suppress it. As time went by, the members of the Five Elements Sect had forgotten about this history. The ancient demon had broken through the seal, escaping from the Immortal Realm! Or could it be that the ancient demon also possessed something similar to the DaoFruit of Causality, causing people to forget its existence? Looking at Sect Leader Qiu''s reaction, it seemed that he was unaware of the existence of the yellow talisman. Lu Yang lifted his hand and pointed towards the inconspicuous yellow talisman in the distance, asking, Sect Leader Qiu, what is that? Is it a seal? It''s a seal strip. Lu Yang was taken aback. A Seal Strip? Our ancestor rushed to move the mountain without getting permission from the court. Naturally, the court wouldn''t stand for it, so they sealed the Immortal Realm and posted a seal strip. After paying the fine and bailing out our ancestor, the court agreed to let the Five Elements Sect take ownership of both the mountain and the Immortal Realm. As such, the seal strip is no longer necessary. At the time, the seal strip was not completely removed and because the people believed it to be a cultural relic, it was preserved. A seal strip capable of sealing off the Immortal Realm was no ordinary object. When there were no more questions, Qiu Jin''an led them over the protective barrier to the base of the mountain. The closer they got to the mountain, the stronger the oppressive aura they felt. Without stopping, they walked into a damp cave. As they stepped into the cave, their restless hearts suddenly calmed down, as though reflecting the state of mind of the immortals who were playing chess a hundred thousand years ago. The cave was quiet, dark, and deep, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the void. The deeper into the cave they went, the dryer the environment became, as if the cave was a completely separate world from the outside. This is the place, said Qiu Jin''an. What laid before them was a stone table with a chessboard filled with black and white pieces, leaving no empty spots. Upon closer inspection, neither side had managed to connect five pieces together. The final outcome of the Immortal''s chess game was a draw. The stone table, stones chairs, and the chess pieces seemed ordinary, but due to being utilized by immortals a hundred years ago, they gained a hint of immortality. This allowed these otherwise mundane objects to withstand the ravages of time without being eroded. Qiu Jin''an shook his head in disappointment. As expected, no matter how many times he came here, the scene could never be recreated. The luck of our ancestor was a once-in-lifetime opportunity bestowed by the Immortals and it couldn''t be repeated. What Qiu Jin''an didn''t realize was that Lu Yang appeared listless, as though he had lost his will. Lu Yang''s head drooped, as if he were dozing off. Suddenly, he jerked his head up to see an empty chess board in front of him, with the hands of two unfamiliar figures reaching into the chess box to retrieve chess pieces. Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, and the others were gone C only Lu Yang remained as the observer. Lu Yang was shocked. This scene seemed like a replay of Mister Tiankui''s story. Before he could react, he heard the two chess players conversing. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their voices carried a special power that could calm emotions and stabilize the mind. Yingtian Immortal, will you go first? Alright. A white stone fell onto the center of the board. It was Yingtian Immortal''s move. Chapter 551 Chapter 551: Chapter 550: Immortal Chess Game_1 From Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang had known about the Yingtian Immortal, understanding his various affairs from before he became famous to after he became an immortal. Yet today was the first time he met Yingtian Immortal face to face. The Yingtian Immortal wore a pale blue robe, with wide sleeves and wave patterns on the cuffs. He was dignified, with an extraordinary demeanor. His golden pupils lent him an imposing aura, just like an emperor. According to Fairy Eternity, the Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal are playing a chess game, so does that mean the person sitting across is Qilin Immortal? Lu Yang looked towards the other chess player. Qilin Immortal had two coral horns on his head, with red scales on his cheeks and the backs of his hands. His eyes were like those of a dragon or a tiger, exuding an aura of fierce menace. This was not a symbol of an incomplete transformation, but the dignity of his existence as a Qilin. He was a unique Qilin in the world. Transforming into a human form was merely for convenience of communication with other immortals. As such, there was no need to fully become a human, retaining the Qilin characteristics was his pride. The Qilin Immortal wore a black robe. Upon a closer look, you would discover that the robe was embroidered with a pattern of many beasts. Only the Qilin Immortal, as the immortal of all beasts, was qualified to wear it. A historical echo? Lu Yang jolted. This was exactly like the story told by the Elder of Passing Skills, mistakenly entering the Immortal Realm and seeing two immortals playing a game. Although the immortals were at the top of the cultivation system, they would not leave historical echoes with every movement. Otherwise, wouldn''t everyone in the world be able to see immortals? The reason for the echo here was that the chess game involved the timespan of a hundred years for three immortals, with their formidable powers influencing the space. Wait, but that''s not right. The Elder of Passing Skills said that Mister Tiankui could only see the immortals, but their facial features were blurred. Why can I see them clearly? NovelFire.site Could it be that I have something to do with these two immortals It''s because I''m here, of course. Fairy Eternity spoke in an abrupt manner. As Lu Yang turned his head, he saw Fairy Eternity, in her yellow skirt, appearing next to him, levitating slightly and being of the same height as him. This was a historical echo, and her appearance wouldn''t be noticed by Qiu Jin''an and the others. Fairy, you''re here too? Upon reflection, Lu Yang would realize that since he could see the historical echo, there was no reason Fairy Eternity couldn''t. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What do you mean by saying that? Could you see these two lousy chess players without my presence? It''s because of the resonance between the historical echo left by them and me that you see this scene. Fairy Eternity pointed casually towards the Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal. As soon as Fairy Eternity appeared, any admiration Lu Yang had for the immortals instantly vanished. What happened with Mister Tiankui? Did he just happen to catch the last historical echo? Presumably, it was something created by Yingtian Immortal. Yingtian Immortal? Lu Yang looked perplexed. Was it appropriate to say this in front of Yingtian Immortal? Fairy Eternity didn''t care about propriety. Even if it were the real Yingtian Immortal, she would still say such things in his presence. You''ve gotten something wrong. It''s not because Mister Tiankui could see the historical echo, thereby understanding the Five Elements Battle Method. Instead, because he could understand the Five Elements Battle Method, he was able to see the historical echo. The reason why people later could not see the historical echo was not because the echo had dissipated, but because later generations couldn''t understand something from the chessboard. Spreading such things wouldn''t enhance their prestige. Lu Yang once again felt the profound intention of Yingtian Immortal. Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal continued their game. With each chess move, a clicking sound was heard. Just listening to the sound, Lu Yang felt as if his soul was being cleansed and sublimated. They play chess so quickly? Based on their speed of play, could they play for a hundred years? Twenty minutes would already be too long. What''s the point of watching these two lousy chess players? I''ve accelerated the process, Fairy Eternity said lazily. Who would want to watch a chess game for a hundred years like that silly Mister Tiankui? So, you two are playing chess here. I''ve finally found you. The voice of the third ancient immortal came. It was the creator of the Go game, Immortal Jiuchong. Immortal Jiuchong was dressed simply, in a linen garment and a straw raincoat. He walked in wet as if it was raining outside. He was holding an axe and carrying firewood that had just been chopped. He looked exactly like a simple woodcutter. The only difference was that the firewood he was carrying was dry. Ho, isn''t this phoenix tree wood? Did the Time Immortal ask you to chop it? laughed Yingtian Immortal. You two have the nerve to comment. The Time Immortal asked me to call you two for a meal. You two were hiding here playing chess. It''s been several years and you haven''t finished! What''s the rush? It''s rare for us two to have a chance to determine a winner, so why not play a good game? Each step needs to be considered, understand? You go ahead and eat, and we will arrive shortly. Jiuchong Immortal sneered. Looking at their speed of play, they will not finish even in fifty years. You''re asking me if I understand? The game of Go was created by me, you know nothing compared to me. Forget it, I will stay here and watch. So, you won''t start another game after you finish this one. Immortal Jiuchong found a reason to stay and watch the game at ease. Time Immortal? Lu Yang frowned, muttered to himself. Why would Time Immortal ask Jiuchong Immortal to chop firewood and call Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal for a meal? Shouldn''t it be Fairy Eternity? Lu Yang suddenly realized something. That''s it. An ancient nemesis eradicated Fairy Eternity''s information through unknown means. Even historical echoes were no exception, and they also needed to be erased and replaced. Just like Mister Tiankui, it was possible for him to learn about the existence of Fairy Eternity from the historical echo. Directly erasing Fairy Eternity would be too difficult and prone to logical loopholes. It could be detected by others, so the best way was to replace her with an entity of the same level. That''s why a scene appeared where Fairy Eternity was replaced with Time Immortal in their conversation. However, given that Mister Tiankui didn''t know these immortals who played chess and chopped firewood, it seems he probably didn''t understand the ancient language. Lu Yang was able to learn the ancient language because he was taught by Fairy Eternity, but the Cultivation World had gone through historical discontinuities. It was already difficult to translate the ancient language, let alone being able to read and understand it fluently. Lu Yang used his peripheral vision to steal a look at Fairy Eternity''s reaction. He saw her gritting her teeth, Which son of a bitch concealed my existence! As she spoke, she was flexing her body, ready to fight a major battle with the hidden hand at any time. Who''s there?! Jiuchong Immortal suddenly shouted and turned his head to stare at the spot where Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were. Lu Yang even felt that for a moment, he and Jiuchong Immortal made eye contact. After Jiuchong Immortal shouted, Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal also reacted sharply, looking towards the location of Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity. Even though they couldn''t see anyone, they could vaguely sense the presence of someone there! They were trying to avoid Fairy Eternity when they felt guilty. And now, someone was hiding in their shadows, hence their sharp reactions. No, with the strength of the three of us, if someone was hiding, it would be impossible not to see. Even Time Immortal couldn''t do this. Could Time Immortal be using the Time Dao Fruit to observe us from the future? Chapter 552 Chapter 552: Chapter 551: Shield_1 Upon detection of someone peering into their time, the atmosphere in the Immortal Realm tensed up instantly. Could it be Time Immortal wanting to see when we would finally use Time Dao Fruit in this chess game? Qilin Immortal wore a peculiar expression, although he too felt that taking several months to make a move in Go was a bit excessive. The three immortals fell silent, feeling that this possibility was indeed real. Fairy, can they see us? Lu Yang was really taken aback. Being thirty thousand years apart from the three immortals, he was viewing a reflection of the past. The fact that they could detect his presence under such circumstances was a bit too horrifying, wasn''t it? Fairy Eternity glanced at Lu Yang, Don''t flatter yourself. They''ve sensed my presence, not yours. If Lu Yang''s cultivation level was enough to alert the three immortals, they should have noticed him right from the start of viewing the reflection of the past. Not to mention, Mister Tiankui, whose cultivation level is far superior to Lu Yang''s, didn''t elicit any reaction from the three immortals either. If you''re talking about ''seeing'', only Time Immortal can see ''us'' in the future from the past. Yingtian Immortal and the others can only vaguely sense it, they can''t even tell who is watching them. Even so, Lu Yang still found the immortals terrifying. Not all immortals are like Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity suspected that Lu Yang had disrespectful thoughts about her, but she had no proof. Immortal Jiuchong pondered for a bit and came up with another possibility. It''s not necessarily Time Immortal. It could be an immortal from a future generation looking at us across the vast river of time. After all, given your pace of playing chess, we three will have to stay here for a hundred years, which is enough to generate a reflection of the past. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 You mean an immortal saw our historical reflection? Indeed, this is a possibility. Right now, there are only four of us immortals. There are plenty of semi-immortals, all of them are incompetent and none of them can become immortals. It''s quite normal for a few immortals to appear in the lengthy epochs of the future. The three of them laughed heartily. If a few more immortals emerged in the future, they could possibly share the pain brought by Fairy Eternity. Hey, Jiuchong, Yingtian, Qilin, can you hear me? Fairy Eternity shouted, releasing her aura, trying to send her aura over. At the beginning, when she started viewing the historical reflection, Yingtian Immortal didn''t notice her. It was when she unconsciously leaked her aura while saying she wanted to punish the mastermind that Yingtian Immortal was able to sense her presence. This aura The three immortals, Yingtian, immediately became alert. This aura was on and off, like a dying candle, almost non-existent, yet they could sense the presence of the other party based on this faint aura. This aura is from ###! The three of them reacted simultaneously. Fairy Eternity had been beating them since they were young. They have been constantly blasted ever since they became immortals. Even now, they were hiding here because of Fairy Eternity. This aura was all too familiar to them! It was definitely Yellow Bean! Then they broke into a cold sweat, hoping they didn''t say anything bad about Yellow Bean just now, did they? Phew, they didn''t. Can you three hear me? Fairy Eternity tried a few times, seeing that Immortal Jiuchong and the others didn''t respond, she shook her head and regretfully gave up. It seems that they can''t hear her. Lu Yang furrowed his brows. After Immortal Jiuchong and the others noticed the future''s Fairy Eternity, they should have said the name of Fairy Eternity, but he only saw Immortal Jiuchong open his mouth, there was no sound, and the lip movements didn''t match what Fairy Eternity was saying. Such a strong shield. Replacing Fairy Eternity with Time Immortal under this situation is a glaring flaw. Even a fool could see the issue. It''s simpler to just brutally block it out. Don''t you find it strange that ### has been releasing her aura, is there something she wants to tell us? Yingtian Immortal frowned, playing with the chess piece in his hand. He thought Fairy Eternity accidentally saw their historical reflection and wanted to tease them, hence she released her aura. If that were the case, releasing the aura once would be enough. Why release it so many times? Had she become addicted to it, or was she trying to convey some information, but couldn''t because of the gap in time? If it were the latter, why let Fairy Eternity convey the message? Wouldn''t it be better to have Time Immortal do it? Wait, could it be that something unexpected happened in the future and Time Immortal couldn''t convey the message? Jiuchong, go get Time Immortal, let him see what''s happening. I suspect ### is looking for us! Also, don''t let ### know about this. Qilin Immortal added. They didn''t know what would happen if the Fairy Eternity from the past and the future met. Whether it would open a time tunnel, or annihilate the spot, causing a massive explosion, no one knew. Alright. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal saying anything more, Immortal Jiuchong could also think of such things. Turning into a stream of light, Immortal Jiuchong tore through space, covering thousands of lightyears in a single step. He crossed numerous galaxies to reach the North Star, ruled by Fairy Eternity. On the North Star, immortal auras twirled around. Even a breath taken by a mortal could prolong life and cure diseases. He saw many cultivators kneeling by the river, bowing three times and kowtowing nine times to the statue of Fairy Eternity by the river before respectfully scooping out a bowl of river water. This was a special product of the North Star, the Mother-child River and Twin River. Upon reaching Fairy Eternity''s fairy mansion, he saw Fairy Eternity in the kitchen interacting with Qilin Immortal''s couple of wives about cooking skills, while Time Immortal was restless, probably looking for an excuse to escape. Huh, Jiuchong is back. Have you finished chopping the Phoenix Tree wood? Fairy Eternity poked her head out from the kitchen with flour on her face, and looked over cheerfully. Immortal Jiuchong was frightened and froze in place. He tried his best to suppress his aura, but he never expected that Fairy Eternity would discover him anyway. I''ve finished. It was quite tough though, he quickly reacted, being someone who had also experienced many storms, he placed the Phoenix Tree wood he was carrying on his shoulder down on the ground. Big brother Jiuchong, you worked hard. The phoenix tribe''s geniuses cheerfully moved the Phoenix Tree wood into the kitchen, following which the sounds of dragons and phoenixes resonated tirelessly from the kitchen, as if some kind of dish was being prepared. Immortal Jiuchong said loudly, Yingtian and Qilin, those two rotten chess players were arguing about who made what move during their game. Time Immortal, can you go over there and rule on this? Time Immortal gratefully looked at Immortal Jiuchong, good brother, it was worthwhile to let him be the first to become an immortal. Alright, I''ll go now. Immediately afterwards, Time Immortal noticed that something was amiss. He saw Immortal Jiuchong with a solemn expression, not looking like he was helping him escape, but rather that he needed his help with something else. What could be so important that they needed his help, and had to go around Fairy Eternity to ask him? Time Immortal had a faint idea that something was happening. The two immortals who first achieved immortality traversed an infinite number of galaxies and returned the same way they came. They moved faster than when Immortal Jiuchong was travelling alone. On the way, Time Immortal listened to Immortal Jiuchong''s account, his expression heavy, he didn''t say a word. Chapter 553 – 552 Time Chapter 553: Chapter 552 Time-Space Tunnel_1 Age Immortal looked very young, similar in age to Lu Yang. Among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, Fairy Eternity held the most longevity, with Age Immortal ranking second. His innate foundation surpasses other immortals by far. When Age Immortal arrived in the Immortal Realm and saw the disorderly game of Go on the chessboard, he couldn''t help but twitch at the corner of his eyes, wishing he could overturn the board. You three are really smooth, leaving me behind to suffer while you run off here to enjoy yourselves. Next, he sensed something strange about the Immortal Realm. In particular, he could feel Fairy Eternity''s aura from the future, which induced a chill in him and a lingering fear. It''s fortunate that I didn''t bring ### over. In all of history, no such encounter has ever occurred between immortals across countless eons. Especially the ### wielding ####. I fear that a catastrophic annihilation would occur at the moment of meeting, overturning both the past and the future! Even Age Immortal couldn''t be certain of what would happen if the two immortal fairies met. What he mentioned was a highly probable event. It was also possible that nothing would happen, and these two could even chat and laugh heartily. But who would dare gamble on such a possibility? With resonance annihilation, if the bet is lost, it would spell the end for them all. Age Immortal bit his finger, and golden blood flowed from the tip. He closed his eyes, using fairy blood to draw an Immortal Eye between his brows. When the third eye opened, the golden Immortal Eye looked vacant as if blind. This was because the focus of the third eye wasn''t in the present but in the future. He could vaguely see a silhouette standing in the Immortal Realm, far in the future. However, he couldn''t even glimpse the figure''s appearance. There''s serious interference! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Hmm? Who is this? He sensed that there was another person standing next to Fairy Eternity. But this person was too weak, not having the qualifications to appear before him across space-time. He could sense a small piece of Firmament Tree hanging from the person''s chest; it was a part of him. Did I in the future entrust him with a piece of Firmament Tree as a token of trust? Was I in the future sealed, and this cultivator is sent to find Fairy Eternity? Age Immortal frowned and guessed silently, not revealing his thoughts. How is it, did ### say anything? Immortal Jiuchong asked hastily. Age Immortal shook his head: It''s no good. Relying solely on the Time Immortal Eye won''t work. Time Immortal Eye is a viewing tool that he refined using Time Dao Fruit to peer into the past and future. It used to be invincible, but somehow, it''s ineffective this time. Is it because the distance is too far, or something is interfering? Without further hesitation, Age Immortal summoned the Time Dao Fruit. The appearance of the Time Dao Fruit, which was intertwined with endless space-time laws, set off ripples of time, like a stone thrown into the sea of time. Don''t look. Just before the Time Dao Fruit was revealed, Fairy Eternity covered Lu Yang''s eyes. The Time Dao Fruit is the ultimate form of the law of space-time. Not to mention Lu Yang, who is at the Golden Core Stage, even those at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage would become mentally disoriented and lose their sanity under the influence of the Time Dao Fruit. The Time Dao Fruit contains too much information, which cultivators cannot handle. The mind is bound to collapse under such an intense deluge of information. With the help of Dao Fruit, Age Immortal finally saw Fairy Eternity''s face clearly. Yingtian Immortal and the other two also saw Fairy Eternity through the erected time tunnel. Before Age Immortal could rejoice, cold sweat trickled down his forehead as he exclaimed, This is bad, the time tunnel can''t hold any longer! Among everyone present, he felt it the most. Something was severing the time tunnel between him and Fairy Eternity. No, to be more accurate, something was cutting off the connection between the era he was in and the future! What could it be? ###, what did you want to say! Fairy Eternity also sensed something amiss, and quickly said, I was assassinated Boom- The tunnel shattered, completely detached under the influence of a mysterious force. the contact between the two sides was cut off. Age Immortal stepped back, supported by Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal. Are you okay? Age Immortal shook his head to steady his breath and activated the Time Dao Fruit. In a blink of an eye, he recovered to his full state: The problem isn''t serious. Moreover, now isn''t the time to be concerned about his physical condition. He looked around coldly and said, Did you all hear what Fairy Eternity just said? Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She was assassinated it''s a joke, it''s impossible! Qilin Immortal crushed a chess piece, disbelief filled his pupils. Out of us five, Fairy Eternity is the hardest to kill. A careless mention of her name would revive her, who could have the means to kill her? The fact remains, whether you believe it or not. Even though Fairy Eternity enjoys fun and games, she would never joke about such matters. They had thought that Fairy Eternity might get in trouble in the future and need their help. At most, they only thought that Fairy Eternity might have been sealed, and they would need to help unseal her. They could never have thought that Fairy Eternity would be assassinated. If she could have simply been resurrected, Fairy Eternity would definitely not have disclosed this. This means that Fairy Eternity not only fell in the future but could also not be resurrected! Did you not hear? It was an assassination. There may be some means that we can''t imagine that can prevent her resurrection. Yingtian Immortal jabbed the table with his finger. She was assassinated and didn''t disclose the murderer. Does that mean that even Fairy Eternity didn''t know who the murderer was? The four thought, could it be that Fairy Eternity knew the murderer was amongst them and was afraid that if she announced it here, the murderer''s information would be leaked? They quickly dismissed this possibility. With their trust in Fairy Eternity, if she said who the murderer was, there would be no doubt. Could three of them not overpower a single murderer? This was unlikely. Who was it that assassinated Fairy Eternity and left even her clueless about the assassin''s identity? How far in the future is Fairy Eternity from us? Yingtian Immortal asked. Once the time was ascertained, many arrangements could be made. It can''t be determined. The tunnel shattered too quickly, I didn''t have time to find out. But what can be confirmed is that it''s something that happens at least ten thousand years later. Why did the time tunnel shatter? Immortal Jiuchong frowned. If the tunnel were still there, they could obtain more information, at least knowing the time would be beneficial. Age Immortal, looking pale, said, There are two reasons. One, space-time has a corrective nature, and future information can''t be transmitted to the past, which would result in space-time chaos. This effect could be mitigated with my Time Dao Fruit. But the main point is the second. Something affected the stability of space-time and cut off our connection with the future where Fairy Eternity is. What can be stronger than your Time Dao Fruit? Age Immortal scoffed unhappily at Qilin immortal''s remark, It''s not about something being stronger than my Time Dao Fruit, but that I was using the Time Dao Fruit to solve the corrective nature of space-time, neglecting to consider that thing! What could it be that can also affect space-time? I''m not sure. But if something could compete with my Time Dao Fruit, it could only be another Dao Fruit! There''s one more crucial question. Why didn''t we resurrect Fairy Eternity in the future? Chapter 554 Chapter 554: Chapter 553 Analysis of the Four Immortals_1 Why haven''t we resuscitated Fairy Eternity in the future? When Yingtian Immortal asked this question, the Immortal Realm fell silent, with the other four immortals saying nothing. Indeed, this is the most significant question. If others can''t resurrect Fairy Eternity, can''t one of them manage it? If they only had to utter a name, who could prevent it? It''s not just Fairy Eternity. There may be problems with all four of us! said Immortal Jiuchong coldly, this was the only possibility. Although the previous question had been answered, a bigger one was set before them. What exactly had happened that even among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, problems arose? Could it be that all four of us also perished? Kirin Immortal suddenly suggested, sending a shiver down his own spine at the words. After all, it was also a possibility. If Fairy Eternity had perished, theoretically, the four of them could also be wiped out. What you''re saying is the worst-case scenario, but it''s not very likely. Time Immortal shook his head analytically. Fairy Eternity was assassinated, which indicates that the opponent might be no match for her, or perhaps stronger than her, but their strength would be limited, it couldn''t be overwhelming. Under such circumstances, as long as the four of us unite, the hidden assassin would likely not kill us all. Right, Time, since you mentioned that our connection with the future has been severed by the use of Dao Fruit, can you identify how far into the future we''ve been cut off from? Time Immortal frowned, I can try, but the probability of success is small. Wait a moment. NovelFire.site The Time Immortal activated the Time Dao Fruit once more, with the chaos energy raging. His true form completely transcended time and space, overlooking the entire continuum, but found the future clear and free of any obstructions or impediments. How did it go? As I expected, it didn''t work. The future is too clear. What about the communication cut-off you mentioned? Time Immortal looked at the Kirin Immortal as if he were looking at an idiot, I told you to listen during our gatherings and discussions. Kirin Immortal flared up in anger. He had been toyed with by Time Immortal''s Time Dao Fruit twice, he was no longer afraid of his tactics. Did he really think he couldn''t match him? Even though Time Immortal taunted Kirin Immortal with his words, he still explained, The future is uncertain, and what I see is only the most likely scenario. The closer the future I see, the higher the probability, the further away it is, the less likely it is. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suppose the future I see is ''Scenario A'', the most likely scenario where Fairy Eternity is not assassinated. The event of Fairy Eternity being assassinated would be ''Scenario B''. When I talked to Fairy Eternity just now, I used the Time Dao Fruit to establish a connection with ''Scenario B''. The so-called cut-off, is the severance of my connection with ''Scenario B'', not ''Scenario A'', ''Scenario C'' or ''Scenario D''. So, does it mean that it''s not certain that Fairy Eternity will be assassinated? No, the future is a straight line, it doesn''t branch. Fairy Eternity will definitely be assassinated. It''s just that from Time Dao Fruit''s perspective, this probability is very low and undetectable. I''ll only figure out the exact time of the cut-off once I have practiced Time Dao Fruit to the extent where I can observe all future scenarios. Since Time Immortal''s thread led nowhere, none of the immortals was discouraged and they continued analyzing the matter. Only an immortal can harm another immortal. If Fairy Eternity was assassinated, it implies the assassin is an immortal. Other than us five, are there any other immortals? Jiuchong Immortal had the most authority on this matter: According to my research, I was the first to become immortal, followed by the four of you in sequence, with Fairy Eternity being the last. There is no sixth immortal. In that case, there are two possibilities for the identity of the assassin who killed Fairy Eternity. Yingtian Immortal held up two fingers. One, someone in the future becomes an immortal, who is extremely talented. The other is that there aren''t just five of us immortals; there is a sixth one! As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. That''s impossible! The phenomenon of becoming an immortal is utterly terrifying, how could the sixth person hide it! Everyone had experienced the tribulation of becoming an immortal. It was an earth-shattering ordeal that was definitely unable to be concealed. Becoming an immortal is indeed impossible to hide, but what if the opponent achieved a Dao Fruit like the Causality Dao Fruit or the Destiny Dao Fruit and concealed their existence using the power of the Dao Fruit, isn''t it possible? Hiding oneself, forgetting oneself, also meant forgetting the prior terrifying ordeal of becoming an immortal. The one who controls the Causality Dao Fruit may not be the most superior among immortals, but it doesn''t mean they can''t become immortals. This also explains the severance mentioned by Time Immortal. The Causality Dao Fruit was used to sever the causality between the present and the future. Or it could have been the Destiny Dao Fruit, which severed Yellow Bean''s destiny to live, altering her from life to death. We know too much about the future, Yellow Bean''s death would be affected, the cut-off occurred to ensure that we don''t know too much! Let alone, there could be other Dao Fruits that we don''t understand, there are numerous possibilities. In fact, they didn''t understand the Causality Dao Fruit or Destiny Dao Fruit much either. These were all theoretical possibilities. Without condensing an intact Dao Fruit, no one knows its precise power. For instance, the Eternity Dao Fruit, when it was at the nascent stage, Yellow Bean merely utilized it to restore herself, or to dash around within statues. Who could''ve imagined that after a complete Eternity Dao Fruit was formed, Yellow Bean could self-destruct at any time and anywhere, while being able to resurrect just by having someone say her name? Or there''s a third possibility for the assassin, for now, I can''t think of it. Yingtian Immortal shrugged; coming up with two possibilities in such a short time was challenging enough. The other three Immortals also shook their heads, unable to come up with a third possibility for the moment. Should we tell Fairy Eternity about this matter? Kirin Immortal asked, both Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal began contemplating the feasibility. Absolutely not! Immortal Jiuchong was the first to step forward in protest. Given Fairy Eternity''s character, once she''s informed of her inevitable assassination in the future, she might say something like ''I''ll commit suicide first so I won''t be assassinated'', then proceed to commit suicide on the spot, and patiently wait for her future resurrection! She might even do other surprising things! Kirin Immortal: Yingtian Immortal: Time Immortal: It seemed indeed to be Yellow Bean''s style. Yingtian Immortal stretched lazily, We''ll have to prepare slowly, I reckon nothing will happen to Fairy Eternity for a while. You, Time, came out with the excuse of acting as a referee, it''s about time for you to return. Otherwise, if Fairy Eternity becomes suspicious and comes to look for us, that would be problematic. Thinking about the food made by Fairy Eternity and Kirin Immortal''s wife, Time Immortal even thought of self-destruction. I guess it can''t be helped. Who called me unlucky? Time Immortal sighed and, with a defeated look, dragged his body to prepare for his return to the North Star. Hold on, your chess game is estimated to last for about a hundred years, which would certainly create a historical reflection. Erase the reflection of us foreseeing Fairy Eternity''s future. If the assassin of Fairy Eternity saw the historical reflection, wouldn''t that reveal the fact that Fairy Eternity can resurrect in the future? You are really cunning and deceitful. Yingtian Immortal extended his thumb in admiration. It''s called careful planning! Time Immortal was furious. Chapter 555 Chapter 555: Chapter 554 Immortal Sect Exchange Ends _1 Time Immortal had returned to the North Star, and the din created by Fairy Eternity and Dragon and Phoenix geniuses was escalating, making him anxious. You''re back, Time? How are Qinglin and Yingtian doing? Time Immortal spoke seriously: Yingtian Immortal, the terrible chess-basket, cheated. I gave him a lesson, then they resumed the game. When I left, Qinglin and Yingtian were in a state of Enlightenment. They seemed to see the five elements and eight diagrams embodied in the Five-in-Row gameCthe laws of heaven and earth, yin and yang! Immortal Jiuchong, the inventor of Five-in-Row, is protecting the law for them. I left them and returned ahead. Hey, these two guys are fortunate. I will cook something delicious for them to replenish. Seeing the busy figure of Fairy Eternity, Time Immortal kindly reminded, Especially for Yingtian, I see that his enlightenment is the deepest, and he is the one who needs nourishment the most! Fairy Eternity replied loudly: No problem, I''m best at this! She rolled up her sleeves and tied her headscarf tightly. The full fire was on, and the cries of ingredients came soon. Time Immortal sneered, thinking If Yingtian called me cunning and treacherous, I will not poison you to death this time! So this is Immortal''s chess game. I can''t seem to figure it out. Meng Jingzhou mumbled, looking at it from all angles, but couldn''t figure out the mystery contained in the chessboard by the two ancient immortals. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu had similar reactions, and they couldn''t see anything. Qiu Jin''an thought it''s nonsense; the Five Elements Sect had not seen the historical reflections for a hundred thousand years, and they expected to see it as soon as they entered? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. NovelFire.site Lu Yang yawned out of boredom. He had just woken up from a historical reflection, mentally exhausted, and for a while, he hadn''t figured out where he was. Before Yingtian Immortal and the others discovered Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang had watched the game for twenty years, only by speeding up through Fairy Eternity. Even so, it was a great mental burden. Not to mention that he passed through the space-time tunnel and directly faced the Four Immortals of the Ancients, connecting the past and the future. The activity of Lu Yang caught the attention of Qiu Jin''an, but he didn''t think much of it. The ancestor of the Five Elements Sect had been immersed in the historical reflection for a hundred years, which was completely different from Lu Yang. From the perspective of outsiders, Lu Yang just lowered his head, yawned, and then woke up. The whole process didn''t last two or three seconds. No one would have thought that Lu Yang saw the historical reflection. Although it''s all because of the face of Fairy Eternity. After about a quarter of an hour, Qiu Jin''an asked with a smile, Have you seen it yet? As expected, nothing happened. Young people came here just for its rarity. They all sighed, still hoping to encounter the Immortality, not to mention seeing the Immortals. But in the end, nothing. Fairy, did you just transmit too little information? Fairy Immortal only transmitted five words, and the passage was closed due to unknown reasons. Lu Yang was worried that this call did not work. Don''t worry. Although their wisdom is not as good as this Immortal, it is far superior to ordinary people. They must be able to guess something and leave a trap. However, it''s still happening that I am destined to die, and the trick they left should not be used on me, but on other things. That''s all right. Though he knew much about the dark history of the Four Immortals of the Ancients, he was easily targeted by them. Qilin Immortal tricked him into eating soil, but Lu Yang still hoped that the Four Immortals of the Ancients could survive. Li Haoran was in a daze. He had just looked at the chessboard and dozed off suddenly. In his blur, he saw four people in the realm of immortals, all in control of great power. They are not to be faced directly. Then he woke up and blinked. Was it a dream? He tried hard to recall the things in his dream and who the four people in the Secret Realm were in his dream, but the more he thought about it, the more blurred the memory became. What just happened? Li Haoran frowned. He always felt that something had just happened, but when he thought about it carefully, nothing actually happened. The group left the Immortal Realm, and no one noticed that a figure sat on the mountain peak, motionless like a stone statue. The figure lifted his eyelids and glanced at the leaving group, then drifted down and entered the Immortal Realm. There was no difference in the Immortal Realm and beforeCthe figure was a little puzzled. Weird, is it an illusion? I feel that someone had just seen the historical reflection. The figure shook his head and put this matter behind his mind. It must be an illusion. How could someone touch the historical reflection but not be immersed in it? In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. The five people, including Lu Yang, gained a lot from the Five Elements Sect. They cultivated based on the positions of the Five Elements in the five veins, sorted out their meridians, and summarized their learnings for this month. Lu Yang cultivated in the Golden Meridian, rising from the late stage of the Golden Core to the peak of the Golden Core late stage second layer. His Realm improved greatly. Farewell, Brother Bai Ming, until we meet again! On the flying boat, Lu Yang and the others waved their hands and shouted. The people of the Five Elements Sect all came to see them off. Seek Dao Sect breeding farm. In the Green Sky at the very beginning, the emptiness of Azure falls is empty, great float The high-level member of Eternity Sect shook their heads, and the chanting of Buddhist Sutras was loud and clear. After nearly a month of Buddhist teachings, they had all changed a lot, especially the Immortal Eternity, who had the highest comprehension of Buddhist teachings and made rapid progress. If he didn''t deliberately restrain his advancement, his body would radiate a golden light. The good deeds of Buddha are profound. In the future, it is not impossible for me to join the Suspension Temple. The credits all go to good teaching from the junior master. Immortal Eternity and Shi Chan bowed to each other in respect. It is a pity that time has come. I have to return to the slaughterhouse to understand the put down the butcher knife and become a Buddha on the ground. Shi Chan felt regretful. He and Immortal Eternity met too late. Many of his views were recognized by Immortal Eternity. He is much more open-minded than his own master. This is a donor with great wisdom! With the generous donor, his trip to the Seek Dao Sect had been worthwhile! Xiao Wu''s Three Ghosts advanced to the Golden Core period smoothly under the influence of Buddhist teachings. This was also a natural thing to occur. Even if the high-level members of the Eternity Sect turned into bloated ghosts and were not allowed to access resources for cultivation, their casual instructions could change the understanding of cultivation and didn''t require cultivation resources at all. Moreover, with Shi Chan preaching and enlightening, they helped them to transform their souls into the Golden Core period effortlessly. Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect felt that the skewers tasted better in the past month. Slaughtering livestock inevitably brings resentment into the meat. True Fire can, of course, drive away resentment, but it is slightly inferior compared to Buddhist teachings. During the slaughter of livestock, the Master and Vice leader Jin chant Buddhist teachings to dissolve resentment. After Immortal Eternity discovered this, he was overjoyed: This is a good method. If I have a chance, I will talk to the Second-in-command and see if this method can be promoted to every grill! This is proof of active labor reform. Shi Chan, you come again when given the chance. If you need anything, I will definitely meet your needs. Dai Bufan personally saw off Shi Chan. After learning that his master was still alive, he was convinced that it was his good deeds that touched Master Jiesha and kept his master alive. Shi Chan really has something to ask for help. Brother Dai, could you lend me some money? Chapter 556 Chapter 556: Chapter 555: Clue of the Time Immortal_1 A thousand clouds drifted by, and the Grand Elder sighed with relief as he saw the Seek Dao Sect drawing closer and closer. Finally, I have safely returned to the Seek Dao Sect. Although the journey from being captured by the Suspension Temple to his safe return to the Seek Dao Sect was full of twists and turns, being able to return was a blessing no matter what. I think, Junior Brother Shi Chan, you may not need to pack your things. Ah? Why? Shi Chan thought silently, Elder Brother Dai seemed a friendly man, would he really send him away? Your Sect has arrived. Dai Bufan said, emotionless, his gaze slipping past Shi Chan to a group of monks walking from a distance. Shi Chan turned to see his own masters and senior brothers bathed in Buddha''s light, they were dazzling. Among them, Senior Uncle Jiechen held a person in his hand. The cultivators from the Suspension Temple were highly skilled, covering hundreds of meters with each step, they already arrived at the gate of Seek Dao Sect within a blink of an eye. Senior Uncle Jiechen, why are you here? Shi Chan was surprised, he didn''t hear any news that his Sect would come to pick him up. His master, Master Jiesha, was here too, who had been mute for a long time, hence there was no point in asking him either. So, he asked his Senior Uncle instead. Performing a good deed every day, we came to release the living. Master Jiechen pushed the person in his hand to return him unharmed to the Seek Dao Sect. Master, are you okay? Dai Bufan looked at the Grand Elder, who had been returned from the Suspension Temple, with a strange expression.l NovelFire.site The Grand Elder gestured to Dai Bufan not to worry about him: It''s just exchanges between the upper echelons of the Sects, what troubles could there have been? Dai Bufan: Master Jiechen beckoned Shi Chan to come over. Thank you, Martial Nephew Dai for taking care of things this past month. Master Jiechen gave a nod of appreciation. Senior Uncle, you''re too courteous. Dai Bufan responded with a bow. The people from the Suspension Temple took Shi Chan away. On the road, Shi Chan kept his head down, appearing very downcast. It seems that he won''t be able to continue working at the slaughterhouse anymore. Shi Chan, what did you gain from your time at the Seek Dao Sect? Master Jiechen kindly asked. Being called Jiechen, he was always full of smiles. I gained a lot. There are many experts in the Seek Dao Sect, and I''ve met many people who shared the same ideas as me! But the most important thing is that I confirmed what my master once said. The head disciple of Daoist Buyu is indeed difficult to deal with. Naturally, could your master ever lie to you? The head disciple of Daoist Buyu is indeed difficult to deal withwait, what did you say? Master Jiechen suddenly realized something was amiss. How did this youngster know that Yun Zhi was difficult to deal with? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master didn''t say that Daoist Buyu''s eldest disciple is very powerful and should not be provoked? I think that learning from books is not enough, personal experience is necessary. Therefore, I went to Sky Gate Mountain to challenge Senior Yun Zhi. Let me tell you, I certainly couldn''t beat her. Shi Chan recalled the scene, feeling aches already, Yun Zhi was really strong. he said chilled with afterthought. Upon hearing his good disciple behaving like this, Master Jiesha''s flying body even shook a little, almost falling down. He wanted to curse aloud, but remembering his practice of Silent Zen, he could only curse silently in his heart. We''re back. Lu Yang and his four companions returned to the Seek Dao Sect. Home was indeed more welcoming. Look, Elder Brother Dai and the Grand Elder were waiting to receive them at the gate of the Sect. Grand Elder, Elder Brother Dai, thank you for your hard works, I have something urgent to speak with Eldest Senior Sister, so I''ll leave first. With that, Lu Yang quickly disappeared from everyone''s sight, leaving everyone bewildered. What''s the rush with this kid? No idea. Of course, Lu Yang was anxious. Regardless of what he had learned from his trip to the Five Elements Sect, just dealing with the ancient matters he had learned about, he needed the Eldest Senior Sister''s decision. As soon as Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, the Eldest Senior Sister touched the ground with one foot, the other foot rooting at its side. She sat in a half-lotus position, her hands in a flower-holding gesture, holding two Golden Cores, with her breath as long as nature, her presence surprisingly low. Before Lu Yang could utter a word, the Eldest Senior Sister slowly opened her eyes and asked, Junior Brother, what makes you in such a hurry to find me? While speaking, she got up and flicked the Golden Cores in her hand into the sky, where they transformed into meteors, suspended high in the sky. Lu Yang was stunned by the sight. Seeing Lu Yang''s surprise, Eldest Senior Sister casually explained, A month ago, someone came to challenge me, hoping that I would suppress my realm to the late stage Golden Core. I agreed to his conditions, plucked two Golden Cores from the sky to temporarily suppress my realm. Then I thought since I had this opportunity, why not try to refine it for a while. I just finished refining and let the two Golden Cores return to their original place. A twitch appeared at the corner of Lu Yang''s eye, he thought to himself, he would have been better off without her explanation. Where did you get this piece of wood? The Eldest Senior Sister crooked her finger, and the piece of the Firmament Tree hanging around Lu Yang''s neck flew up, bringing Lu Yang with it to face her. As the Eldest Senior Sister examined the piece of the Firmament Tree, Lu Yang had never been so close to her before, and his mind was in a whirl. He could even feel her breath. A part of the Immortal Tree? The Eldest Senior Sister raised an eyebrow, released Lu Yang, curious where he found such a precious item. Yes, it''s a part of the Firmament Tree, and it was given to me by Sister Shangguan! A part of the Firmament Tree? ''Time Immortal''? The Eldest Senior Sister was slightly surprised, so Sister Shangguan had the clue to the ''Time Immortal''? Or perhaps Sister Shangguan didn''t know it was the Firmament Tree, but only knew it was precious, and gave it to Lu Yang in advance to build a good relationship? Let me explain. Fairy Eternity chimed in, as she knew the most. When I and Lu Yang went to the Wood Vein of the Five Elements Sect, we found the Wood Vein was thriving with extraordinary vitality. I saw the amulet Sister Shangguan had given Lu Yang, so I scanned the entire Wood Vein with my Spiritual Sense, and then made the discovery. Fairy Eternity moved her Spiritual Sense, recreating the corpse of the ''Time Immortal'' buried underneath the Wood Vein. This is The corpse of the Time Immortal. Yun Zhi''s eyes widened in surprise, as she had not anticipated this news. She had visited the Five Elements Sect before, but out of courtesy, she had not scanned with her Spiritual Sense to see what was beneath the Wood Vein. She had never expected the body of an immortal to be buried beneath the Five Elements Sect! The ''Time Immortal'' died? No, just by a corpse, we still can''t make a conclusion. Senior Sister, I want to confirm one thing. I read in the ancient books that the Nian Beast is a pet of ''Time Immortal''. Is this true? Yes, the Nian Beast is a Demon Beast cultivated by the ''Time Immortal'' using the Time Dao Fruit. Then there''s no mistake. Every New Year, the Nian Beast is active, and then it disappears. One time, I tried to track the Nian Beast to see where it goes, but I startled it by using too much strength. Since then, the Nian Beast flees as soon as it sees me. Mortal beings have a lifespan of only a hundred years and cherish their time. They celebrate the New Year once a year. But for cultivators who have a long lifespan, a year is nothing more than a snap of the fingers. In the Cultivation World, the tradition is to celebrate the New Year every ten years, and the Nian Beast also appears once every ten years. Since Fairy Eternity resurrected, she has not yet caught up with the New Year of the Cultivation World. What I can confirm is that every New Year, the Nian Beast comes from the east and goes back to the west. Therefore, I suspected that the clue to the ''Time Immortal'' lay in the East Sea or Buddha Country, which is why I asked my second Junior Brother to venture more towards the west. Chapter 557 Chapter 557: Chapter 556: Motivation and Explanation_1 So, the reason Second Senior Brother has been wandering in the Buddha Country is this? Lu Yang was shocked; he thought that Second Senior Brother had crossed paths with Eldest Senior Sister, leading to his banishment to the western lands. He thought Second Senior Brother had to beg for food to survive in the Buddha Country and was living in poverty, disguised as a Buddha statue in temples. Very pitiful indeed. It seems he had been overthinking things. Unfortunately, even after so many years, he hasn''t found any useful clues. On the contrary, he keeps being sent back home by the Buddha Country and keeps having to sneak in. Eldest Senior Sister regretfully shook her head, finding it extremely challenging to look for clues about an Immortal who managed time. Perhaps he should visit the Five Elements Sect and carefully observe the Firmament Tree. Since the Firmament Tree is rejuvenated, could the Time Immortal still be alive and return to reside within it? Fairy Eternity nodded: It''s possible. After all, it''s hard to rebuild an immortal body, so using the original one is the preferred choice. There''s also something else. I encountered Yingtian Immortal and the others in the Immortal Realm of the Five Elements Sect. What happened? Please explain in detail. Eldest Senior Sister was on alert. How did Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity get so much information from a single visit to the Five Elements Sect? Fairy Eternity recounted in detail what she had seen and experienced in the Immortal Realm, with a particular focus on her conversation with the Time Immortal through a space-time passage. Of course, she wasn''t aware that Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal had been playing chess simply because they didn''t want to eat. Yun Zhi furrowed her brow slightly. I didn''t see any historical reflection when I entered the Immortal Realm. I never would''ve thought that such significant events were hidden in the chess game. Lu Yang was puzzled. According to Fairy Eternity, those who could gain insights from the chess game would see the historical reflection. So why couldn''t Eldest Senior Sister see it? NovelFire.site Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, thinking that Lu Yang was rather dull. Yingtian Immortal showed the historical reflection to the later generations for style, not for someone like Miss Yun at my level. What''s the point of letting her see the historical reflection? Lu Yang thought about it, and she was right. Even if Eldest Senior Sister had comprehended something, she wouldn''t be too surprised by Yingtian Immortal''s methods. Yingtian Immortal seems to have been the brains among the Five Immortals of the Ancients, considering everything so thoroughly. What are you blabbering about? Of course, I''m the mastermind. Do you think they could possibly be smarter than me? If they were as smart as me, they would''ve thought of teaming up to secretly kill me and then resurrect me in the future. Wouldn''t that solve everything? Lu Yang: One must say, this really is a method, just not one a normal person would think of. I thought you were going to say the Four Immortals should''ve told the past you about the plot and had your past self commit suicide to avoid being killed. That''s the second plan. Fairy Eternity was thorough in her preparations and wouldn''t just think of one method. As if she hadn''t heard the discussions they were having, Yun Zhi analyzed, Fairy, you being assassinated is a fact. The remaining Four Immortals knew about this assassination from you, they must have prepared something. If they didn''t prepare anything for you, then they must have prepared something for themselves, perhaps a last resort to save their own lives. So this would mean that the Four Immortals of the Ancients might still be alive, including the Time Immortal. They''ve remained hidden in the shadows of history, never making a move. But is it because they''re in a terrible state or because of some other reason? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From the fact that the two of you couldn''t get any information about the predecessor from the historical reflection, and that the space-time passage was disrupted, something else must be blocking everything. Even if the Time Dao Fruit was ineffective, it shouldn''t have only conveyed five characters, and the Time Immortal himself had said that something was interfering. It seems there''s a force that''s changed history, preventing later generations from gathering information about the predecessor from history. The pen name for the Cookbook of the Immortal changed from Fairy Eternity to Yingtian Immortal, and the ancient immortals replaced Fairy Eternity with Time Immortal in their speeches, etc. All these things proved this point. It seems that we can''t entirely believe the information in the ancient books, some parts have been modified. Those who could''ve done this are likely the wielders of Dao Fruit, like Causality Dao Fruit, Destiny Dao Fruit, Consciousness Dao Fruit, Verbal Spell Dao Fruit, etc. Eldest Senior Sister was mumbling to herself, she looked into Lu Yang''s eyes briefly, thought that Lu Yang was still young and shouldn''t be exposed to so much, then stopped speaking. To himself, Lu Yang was exasperated, Eldest Senior Sister, could you either not start talking, or finish what you were saying without stopping halfway? Out of these, he only knew about the Causality Dao Fruit, and could deduce its effects based on the actions of the second Imperial Teacher. The Causality Dao Fruit could deceive even the immortals, making them forget their own existence! The only ones that could kill immortals are immortals themselves. Did Eldest Senior Sister mean there was a sixth immortal in ancient times? This immortal wielded the Causality Dao Fruit and used it to erase their existence? The other three types of Dao Fruit must have similar effects! If there truly was a sixth immortal, Fairy Eternity was very powerful, the sixth immortal''s Dao Fruit would''ve definitely countered Fairy Eternity! Lu Yang secretly sought help from Fairy Eternity, she would definitely know the effects of these Dao Fruit. What he didn''t know was at the same time he was trying to get Fairy Eternity''s attention, Eldest Senior Sister was also warning Fairy Eternity with her eyes. Fairy Eternity believed Lu Yang shouldn''t know so much and adamantly refused to explain the effects of the Dao Fruit. What could have been the motive of the hidden hand behind Lady Fairy''s murder? Lu Yang had been unable to figure out this part. Assuming the enemy held the Causality Dao Fruit, even though Fairy Eternity had no conflicts with the world and was close with Four Immortals of the Ancients, if they killed Fairy Eternity, they would definitely provoke the Four Immortals of the Ancients. What reason would provoke them to make such a life-threatening move? Motivereason Motivereason There must be one, a reason regarding his own interests He seemed to understand something, excitement appearing in his eyes, Could it be possible that the Dao Fruit has devouring abilities? The more the Dao Fruit devours, the stronger it becomes? Let''s provisionally name it the Devouring Dao Fruit. If the Ancients actually had seven immortals instead of five, with the sixth immortal holding the Causality Dao Fruit, and the seventh the Devouring Dao Fruit, the seventh immortal devoured the sixth and gained the power of Causality Dao Fruit, hiding his own existence. The seventh immortal wanted to become stronger and planned on Fairy Eternity, striking secretly, attempting to devour the Eternity Dao Fruit, to become an undying existence. However, things went awry, like the Four Immortals of the Ancients arriving in time, causing the seventh immortal to fail in devouring! This explains the existence of the Eternity Sect. He created the sect with the purpose of devouring the nascent Eternity Dao Fruit! Everything made sense now! Fairy Eternity was also excited, patting Lu Yang''s shoulder while saying she felt this was indeed the truth, You make a good point! Yun Zhi interrupted their discussion: Enough, Junior Brother. You shouldn''t be too involved in this matter, it''s too dangerous. Right now, what you should be doing is diligently cultivating. Oh. Chapter 558 Chapter 558: Chapter 557: Third Senior Sister''s Letter_1 Three months had passed since Lu Yang had returned from the Five Elements Sect. One day, the Eldest Senior Sister received a Thousands-Mile Letter Pass, and she was momentarily startled. She pondered in her abode for a moment, letting out a gentle sigh. It seems it''s time to send Junior Brother on a journey, she said. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right at this moment, Lu Yang was at a critical moment in his cultivation. With his mouth wide open, he was devouring the spiritual essence, sweating profusely. The sweat turned into mist, gathering above his head as if it were auspicious clouds. Whew! I finally advanced from the Seventh Heaven to the Eighth Heaven of the Golden Core Stage! he exclaimed. Opening his eyes, he saw the Eldest Senior Sister standing in front of him, who asked blank-faced, Since when was the Golden Core Stage divided into Seven Heavens and Eight Heavens? Lu Yang immediately pointed out the behind-the-scenes mastermind: Fairy Eternity was the one who said it. She said that the more detailed the levels, the more motivated the cultivation, and every step will provide a sense of achievement! Hey, hey, hey! Are you selling me out? Fairy Eternity, donned in a pink nightgown, seemed to have just woken up, jumped out from Lu Yang''s body, feeling unsatisfied upon hearing Lu Yang badmouthing her. How is this selling out? It was just Eldest Senior Sister asking a question, and I just answered truthfully. This is selling out. This is not selling out. The Eldest Senior Sister felt that if she let the two of them continue to argue, nothing would be accomplished for the rest of the day. NovelFire.site She took out a letter with cursive, and cute handwriting on the envelope that read: ''to dear Senior Sister Yun Zhi''. What is this? It''s a letter from your Third Junior Sister, Gan Tian, sent from the Demon Territory. She says she''s encountered some things related to the ancient past in the Demon Territory and wants me to find a scholar familiar with ancient history to go research with her or help her answer some questions. This wasn''t a normal letter, but a magic artifact. It came in two designs, mother-artifact and sub-artifact. The Eldest Senior Sister owned the mother-artifact, while Third Junior Sister owned the sub-artifact. What Third Junior Sister wrote in the letter would also appear on the Eldest Senior Sister''s. I''ve thought it over, and the one who knows the most about ancient history is you. If you''re not busy, you could take a trip to the Demon Territory. Lu Yang considered the suggestion. He had broken through to the Eighth Heaven realm, but he was still a long way from the Jiuchong realm. It wasn''t great to keep practicing in the sect, so he might as well get out and experience the world. I''ll go. Seeing Lu Yang agree so eagerly made the Eldest Senior Sister see the presence of their master in him. She reminded him, You may make some new discoveries at the border of the Central Continent and the Demon Race territory. You can ask Third Junior Sister about that after you meet her. A cultivator dressed in grey silk robe landed, hands tucked into his sleeves, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes almost closed. Halt, state your name. The Seek Dao Sect disciple standing guard raised his hand to stop the grey-robed cultivator from entering, watching him warily. Anticipating this, the grey-robed cultivator pulled out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to the two disciples. Please do me a favor. I am Xu You, the housekeeper of the Meng family, here to visit young Master Meng. Please be accommodating. Checking the contents of the letter, the Seek Dao Sect disciples found an introduction from the Meng family, certifying Xu You''s identity. No one would dare to counterfeit this. Usually the Meng family was the one deceiving others, not the other way around. Impersonating the Meng family meant you didn''t want to stay on the Central Continent anymore. So it''s Elderly Xu. May I ask why Elderly Xu is looking for Junior Brother Meng? Everyone in the Seek Dao Sect knew that Meng Jingzhou was the young master of the Meng family, although no one really mentioned it. Xu You sighed. The smile on his face disappeared: What else could it be, but to persuade the young master to return home. His parents miss him. They asked me to advise him to go home for a visit. With these words, he pulled out two Storage Rings from his sleeve and handed them to the two Seek Dao Sect disciples. It''s cold here. I suppose it''s not easy for you two to guard the mountain gate. There are a few inexpensive little trinkets in these Storage Rings. Please make it convenient for me to enter. The Seek Dao Sect disciples continuously insisted they should not accept it. We absolutely cannot do this. The Sect law forbids accepting bribes. Once found out, one will inevitably face severe punishment! You two should take them. If you two and I, the three of us, don''t mention this, then who would know? The two Seek Dao Sect disciples saw they couldn''t refuse him and reluctantly accepted. A parent''s longing for their child is only natural. Please come in, Elderly Xu. The Seek Dao Sect disciple neatly refolded the letter, returned it to the envelope, handed it back to Xu You, and moved aside. Upon entering the Seek Dao Sect, Xu You abandoned his sorrowful, sighing expression, letting his amiable smile resurface. The River Spirit revealed its head, rising to the surface of the water. Xu You respectfully bowed his head to the River Spirit, waiting until the River Spirit returned to the water before continuing on his way. He knew beforehand that the young master was in the Abode by the Body Refinement Peak, where the old horse was grazing. He could easily identify Meng Jingzhou''s location. He greeted the old horse, and the old horse responded with a snort, indicating that Meng Jingzhou was inside. Xu You gently knocked on the stone door, three times, and then silently waited thirty seconds. Seeing no one answer, he knocked three more times. Just as he prepared to knock with more urgency, Meng Jingzhou impatiently pushed open the stone door: Who is it? I didn''t seclude myself for cultivation if anyone wants to find me, just walk in, right? Raising his head to see Xu You''s face, he was surprised that it would be him knocking on the door. He cautiously queried, Housekeeper Xu, why are you here? Master Meng, may we go inside and talk? There are some things I can''t say out here. Meng Jingzhou had no choice but to invite Housekeeper Xu inside. Once inside the abode, Housekeeper Xu found a grass mat and sat down, explaining his purpose: The Master has noticed that you have not returned home for two years. He wishes for you to return and visit him. He misses you very much. Impossible. Without a second thought, Meng Jingzhou rejected the idea. He had left home with such determination two years ago, how could he return now? The Master said he knows about all the wrongs you have committed, and he forgives you. Meng Jingzhou suspiciously eyed Xu You''s smiling face, trying to discern if the truth lay beneath his words. Really? Yes. Meng Jingzhou was ecstatic: Even the incident in the brothel, where I cunningly arranged for my father and uncle to bid ostentatiously for the same courtesan, leading to the embarrassing situation of both pulling back the curtain at the same time C after learning about that, my father forgave me? What about the time when I beat up Minister Li''s grandson, Minister Gong''s son, and even the prince? I thought I was discreet, but somehow my father found out. He forgave me for that too? The incident when my father wished to take a concubine, and I told my mother about it, leading to her beating him up my father has found out that it was me who did that, and he has forgiven me too? And also The more Xu You heard, the more alarmed he became. When he had left, the master had only mentioned two or three incidents, not the rest. He coughed awkwardly and toughened up: Actually, Master Meng, you do not have to rush to return home. The master is busy with state affairs and might not even have time to see you. You should take your time to decide when to return. My main purpose for coming here was for another matter. What matter? Xu You smiled and said in a deep, cold voice, I heard that you have been close with Lu Yang, the talent. The Master said this boy is very gifted and will surely become a great talent in the future. Perhaps, he could be useful to our Meng family Chapter 559 Chapter 559: Chapter 558: Lu Yang is my good brother, I won''t hurt him!_1 Lu Yang arrived at Meng Jingzhou''s abode, and before he knocked on the door, he heard Meng Jingzhou talking with someone else inside. Impossible! What kind of person do you think Meng Jingzhou is? How could I let my brother sink into trouble! This is the wish of the old master. If you want to control Lu Yang, this is the only way. You go and tell my dad this is impossible and that he should drop it! Stop mentioning my dad! If he''s brave, let him come to the Seek Dao Sect! I''ll have my master give him a beating! Young Mastersigh Seeing his persuasion efforts were to no avail, Xu You gave up. He saw Lu Yang standing outside the door and was momentarily stunned. He had already seen portraits of Lu Yang. Lu Yang also felt a bit awkward. Although they were discussing a topic that pertained to him and seemed to not be particularly flattering, it was still embarrassing to face them directly. Neither spoke as they nodded and passed each other. Upon entering the abode, Lu Yang met an enraged Meng Jingzhou. Such an outrage! Look at what my dad is scheming! Meng Jingzhou complained to Lu Yang. Although he usually tried to trick Lu Yang, he always sided with Lu Yang when it was most critical. Lu Yang was greatly touched. True brotherhood never dies. He pretended not to have eavesdropped and asked: Who was that just now? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.CO Xu You. I heard he used to be my dad''s tutor and has now been promoted to housekeeper. Did he come to persuade you to go home? At first. After a brief talk, he stopped trying to convince me. He said he needed my help with an important matter. What is it? My dad wants to marry my younger sister off to you. I rejected the proposal for you. Lu Yang: Now that''s what I call a brother. Isn''t your sister too young for cultivation? It''s an engagement, isn''t it? Don''t large families enjoy this kind of arrangement? Wasn''t I also proposed to by a bunch of people when I was a kid? Same old process. My guess is my dad intercepted the letter I sent to my sister. Seeing that I praised your cunning, ruthless, and master-like demeanour in the letter, he felt you''re talented and wanted you to be his son-in-law. That housekeeper Xu also relayed the message, suggesting that since your master is Daoist Buyu who can''t find a wife, why not marry into our Meng family. Oh, by the way, what did you need me for? Third Senior Sister sent a letter. She wants to go to the Demon Territory. I plan to go with her. Would you like to join us? Which Third Senior Sister? Third Senior Sister Gan Tian. Who''s that? Only then did Lu Yang remember that Third Senior Sister Gan Tian hadn''t returned to the sect in a long time. Being a low-key personality, not many of her stories circulated within the sect. My master has four disciples. Besides Eldest Senior Sister, I have two other senior siblings. They are Second Senior Brother Ye Zijin and Third Senior Sister Gan Tian. One is in the Golden Buddha Kingdom, and the other is in the Southern Demon Realm. Meng Jingzhou finally understood and nodded, wagging his index finger. I know your Second Brother is! He''s the one who lost his Nascent Soul during his initial unification and couldn''t even defeat his own Nascent Soul! I do hope you''ll keep to these words when you meet Second Brother. Xu You didn''t go far. He sat next to Old Horse and took out two gourd wines, one for himself, and the other he shoved into Old Horse''s mouth. He first poured himself half a gourd of wine and then said: Brother Horse, it''s been two years. How are you doing at the Seek Dao Sect? To be honest, I''m truly envious that you can stay by the young master''s side. It''s so easygoing. You know the family dynamics of the head of the family, it''s really chaotic. Managing the whole Meng family is really wearing me out. That''s why, as soon as I heard the Big Brother was missing his kid, I took the initiative to come to the Seek Dao Sect. Regardless of whether the young master returns or not, at least I can rest for a few days. Old Horse glared at Xu You, raised his head, bit on the gourd and also downed half the gourd of wine. He then opened his mouth and the gourd was suspended mid-air. Do you really think it''s easy following young master? Old Horse thought, do you think your job as a housekeeper is hard? Is your work anything compared to mine? When I was bringing the young master to the Seek Dao Sect, before we even entered the gates, the young master had already pulled Yun Zhi onto the carriage. He asked Yun Zhi if she was also here to take the test and claimed he had the real test papers for it. I was so terrified when he pulled Yun Zhi along. When the young master and Lu Yang went out on a task, their first collaboration led them to infiltrate the Eternity Sect and even become the Rudder Master of the Eternity Sect. Just when we finally had the chance to return to the Sect, Lu Yang had to reveal the true name of Fairy Eternity out of the blue. I watched with my own eyes as an ancient Immortal was resurrected, nearly scaring me out of my wits. Later I took the young master to Qingzhou for a grand ceremony and halfway, two Great Yu Unification Stage and one Great Yu Transcendance Tribulation Stage people showed up; luckily, Yun Zhi made her move. Afterwards, we went to Wild State. Oh, boy. There were three Transcendance Tribulation Stage people. One was even the Emperor of Great Yu. All three of their souls were brought back by me. Can a Demon King like me handle any of these situations? It''s like I''m pulling the ancestors of the Meng family. Let him pull the carriage next time, I quit pulling it. If you think my job is easy, we can change. It will give you just the experience you need to understand what high-level cultivators are like. Don''t think you''re great just because you have reached the Unification Stage. If you have not reached the Tribulation Stage, you might be embarrassed to follow the young master out the door. Watching Old Horse crack open his mouth, laughing maliciously, Xu You sobered up significantly and shook his head vehemently. Suddenly, Old Horse asked in confusion: What did you do when you came to the Seek Dao Sect? Why did they come looking for you? What did I? Xu You was momentarily confused. She saw one of the gatekeeping disciples leading the way for the Grand Elder. Grand Elder, this is the one who bribed both of us. This is the Storage Ring he gave us. Xu You: The Grand Elder wore a similar grin to Xu You, smiling slyly as he asked, Brother Xu, tell me, to bribe the disciples of our sect is a serious crime. Are you ready to be handed over to the authorities or would you rather stay in our Seek Dao Sect for a few days? Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being the oldest brother among the nine sons of the Grand Elder and the master of the Task Hall, he knew all about the sect''s information and all of its Unification Stage disciples. The patriarch of the Meng family, Old Horse, and Xu You were kindred spirits. They had their youthful adventures together, developing a tight-knit relationship. Later, Xu You became the patriarch of the Meng family while Old Horse divided his time between the Meng family and his original home in the East Sea. I''ll stay in the Seek Dao Sect, Xu You made his decision quickly. The Grand Elder did not say another word. He took out shackles that had been prepared in advance and locked them onto Xu You with a loud clatter. Hey, isn''t that a bit harsh? The Grand Elder chuckled coldly: Don''t think I don''t know what you''re thinking. You probably think the job of a housekeeper is too tiring, so you want to take advantage of being arrested to take a few days off in my Seek Dao Sect. Speak up honestly. I''m not opposed to cooperating, but if you want to play smartwho else should I arrest if not you! Come with me! It was impossible to outwit him. Xu You glanced back at Old Horse despairingly, only to see a mocking grin on Old Horse''s face. Just then, Meng Jingzhou stepped out of the door. Hey, Old Horse, Lu Yang and I are planning to go to the Demon Territory. Old Horse''s expression was ashen, wishing he could swap places with Xu You. Chapter 560 Chapter 560: Chapter 559 United Demon Race Lu Yang and his companion hit it off right away and decided to venture into the Demon Territory. We can''t rush into this. We need to gather some information about the Demon Territory first, Lu Yang said with restraint, trying to suppress the smile curling at his lips. Should Man Gu and the other two go to the Demon Territory? Man Gu can''t go. The bloodline of his Ancient Barbarian Tribe acts as a double-edged sword to the Demon Race. It can suppress lower-level demons, but to high-level Demon Beasts, it would just attract hatred, Lu Yang recalled with a shudder the incident during their Foundation Establishment Stage when they were training in the dense forest, and Man Gu''s Ancient Barbarian bloodline had awakened, drawing a mob of Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts upon them. If Man Gu were to go to the Demon Territory, it would likely attract not just Divinity Transformation Stage but even higher-level Demon Beasts in droves. They would have nothing to do but to run for their lives. Oh, considering that outrunning Demon Beasts might be impossible, they might as well just resort to Eldest Senior Sister''s Imitation Fist. Junior Sister Tao is busy cultivating her Feather Transformation Immortal Body and cannot leave, Lu Yang added. Before visiting Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang had been to see Tao Yaoye. He had seen her enveloped in platinum feathers, as if she was nurturing something within, cut off from any external contact and not to be disturbed. Junior Brother Li should be free; we can ask him, they decided. The two temporarily left Old Ma to his devices, unconcerned with Xu You who was shackled, and headed to the Hundred Refinement Peak to find Li Haoran. Li Haoran was bare-chested, his wig removed, revealing sinewy muscles and a shiny bald head, as he swung a large hammer with a grunt, busily forging some kind of magic artifact. The noise of refining magic artifacts was substantial. The disciples of Hundred Refinement Peak always set up sound-isolating Array Methods before refining, so as not to transmit the noise and disturb the other disciples. Phew, finally nailed it, Li Haoran exhaled, picking up the small rectangular object beneath the hammer. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co What kind of magic artifact is that? Hearing Lu Yang''s voice, Li Haoran looked up and noticed the arrival of the two. He had been so engrossed in hammering that he had overlooked his surroundings. This thing? Oh, this isn''t a magic artifact. It''s compressed steamed buns, he explained. It''s a special treat from the Hundred Refinement Peak''s cafeteria, exclusive to our Sect''s disciples. It combines steamed buns with Great Recovery Pills and Essence Concentration Pills. Whether during tiring travels or when drained of spiritual essence in battle, just one bite guarantees a recovery of both physical and mental energy! It can also serve as a breastplate when placed over the chest, even more functional than the previous sesame seed cakes. Want to try? I''ve just made them, Li Haoran offered. The two hastily declined, shaking their heads as they explained their purpose. Li Haoran frowned, looking troubled, Go to the Demon Territory? I''m afraid that won''t be possible. My master told me to cultivate in the Sect in peace and not to leave until I''ve caught up with you both in terms of realm. Aren''t you already in the late stage of the Golden Core? Sure, but I only reached the late Golden Core Stage three months ago, while you two have been at it for five months, he responded. Lu Yang understood. Li Haoran was currently at the Seventh Heaven of the Golden Core Stage, while he and Old Meng had reached the Eighth Heaven. That was the difference. If you''re planning to head to the Demon Territory, you''d better prepare in advance. Qin Haoran used to hide from debtors in the Demon Territory, so by extension, I''m quite familiar with it. There are some things to be cautious of. For example, Senior Brother Meng, it would be best not to bring that horse of yours to the Demon Territory. Ah, why''s that? Old Ma is a mutated demon beast. Having a demon beast pull a cart is asking for trouble with the Demon Race, isn''t it? From the outside, Old Ma''s forehead bore several dragon scales, readily classifying him as a mutated demon beast, that is, a creature with Demon Beast lineage but with mixed and impure blood. Li Haoran was unaware of Old Ma''s true identity. But regardless of his knowledge, whether Old Ma was a Demon Beast or a mutated demon beast, having him pull a cart wasn''t much different from bringing Man Gu into the Demon Territory. But if you two reversed roles with Old Ma, you probably wouldn''t make enemies, Reversed roles? That''s right, the two of you pull the cart while Old Ma sits on it. What would be the point of bringing Old Ma then? Are Demon Beasts always this unified? Lu Yang mumbled to himself. The Human race is a single race, but the Demon Race is a collective of many tribes. Would the Tiger Clan get angry seeing Old Ma pulling a cart? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That seemed excessively unified. The Demon Race wasn''t always so united, Fairy Eternity knew the insider details. In the earliest times, Demon Beasts roamed rampantly, with no place for the Human race. The Tiger Clan, Long Clan, and many others had significant divisions among them, and it often came down to life or death battles. Later, as the Human race rose and tribes multiplied, the Demon Beasts began to feel the pressure. By our times, three of the Five Ancient Immortals were from the Human race, with the Demon Race only having the Qilin Immortal. The Time Immortal didn''t belong to any race. With three against one, the Human race had a huge upper-hand, and that established their dominant position. Feeling the pressure from the Human race, the Demon Race united on their own, collectively calling themselves the Demon Race. In his heart, Lu Yang thought they must have been afraid of being eaten by you, forced to unite against a common enemy. Junior Brother Li, could you tell us about the Demon Territory? Meng Jingzhou asked. Li Haoran nodded and drew a large circle on the ground with a stick and many smaller circles within it. This is the Demon Territory, and these small circles represent the Demon Race. Unlike Great Xia or Buddha Country, the Demon Race has a chaotic order and hasn''t established a dynasty. They''re similar to the early Human race, living in tribes as their strongholds. The relations between the various species are intricate and complex, with blood feuds, private enmities, alliances, and betrayals. Don''t just look at the superficial relationships between the Demon Races; there are many things we don''t know about them. The Demon Race can be roughly divided into three categories: those friendly to the Human race, neutrals, and those who detest the Human race. For instance, the Long Clan and Phoenix Tribe are very close to the Human race, whilst the Taozhu tribe belongs to those who detest the Human race. The Chaos Tribe is neutral. When you reach the Demon Territory, be careful and try to approach the territories of those friendly to the Human race. The Demon Race prizes strength and bloodline purity. The purer the bloodline and the stronger one is, the more respect they receive. For example, pure-blooded members of the Long Clan, Phoenix Tribe, or Xuanwu, those who are both from large clans and of pure blood, hold the highest status among the Demon Race. Of course, the Human race is an exception; at least, I haven''t heard of the Demon Race respecting us just because we''re of pure-blooded Human descent. Next, Li Haoran talked about the taboos of each species, such as how a dragon has its reverse scale that must not be touched, or how one shouldn''t mention the selling of blood to the Phoenix Tribe, and so on. I don''t know much about the Demon Territory, after all, right now I only have half of Qin Haoran''s memories. A lot of things are unclear, and I might mislead you if I tell you everything. The Elders traveled everywhere in their youth; they must have been to the Demon Territory, so you can ask them if there are any other precautions. That makes sense. The Elders were experienced, having been everywhere from the underworld to prisons, brothels, Buddha Country, and the Demon Territory. Grand Elder was chatting with Xu You when the two of them found Uncle Ba. You''re going to the Demon Territory, are there any precautions we should know? Uncle Ba lowered his head and thought for a moment before seriously saying, Don''t tell them you''re from the Seek Dao Sect. Chapter 561 Chapter 561: Chapter 560: The Predecessor Digs a Pit, the Later Generation Falls into It Uncle Ba, when you were young did you ever cause trouble in the Demon Territory? How could that be, I''m such an honest person. At most, I just helped others with some minor tasks, running errands. I wasn''t the main one committing the bad deeds. I heard that both the Long Clan and the Phoenix Tribe are close to the Human race, so it should be possible to visit them, right? Lu Yang remembered that when they visited Li Haoran''s hometown, they met a member of the Phoenix Tribe selling blood to create Phoenix Blood Stones. After revealing their identities, the Phoenixes were quite hospitable. It''s possible to go, but that''s provided certain little things haven''t been exposed. What little things? There''s a saying that dragons and phoenixes bring auspiciousness, symbolizing good luck, and during weddings, wealthy families like to stick up dragon and phoenix paper cuttings. Old Nine pondered that a wedding is just a couple announcing to everyone that they are going to consummate their marriage at night. Therefore, the dragons and phoenixes in the paper cuttings should imply the same, but since people never have the chance to witness dragons and phoenixes mating, the cutouts don''t resemble reality. Old Nine dared to be the first to secretly find a dragon and phoenix couple, observe their mating process, record it, and compile the firsthand information into a book called ''The Transformation of Dragon and Phoenix,'' leaving a reference for future generations. I don''t know if you''ve heard of it. Lu Yang: How could I have not heard of it? The ''Transformation of Dragon and Phoenix'' was the first thing I found on my first day in the Scripture Pavilion. It was even hidden in a corner, and I thought I had found a great opportunity. Back then, the Senior Brother in the Scripture Pavilion was puzzled why the ''Transformation of Dragon and Phoenix,'' a banned book that couldn''t be found anywhere in the whole continent, was hidden there. Turns out it was written by you, Master! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co From the reactions of the Dragon and Phoenix clans, they still don''t know it was you, Master, who did it, but who knows about the future. What about the Bai Ze clan? Lu Yang had heard that the Bai Ze clan was neutral and often acted as mediators and witnesses when conflicts arose within the Demon Race. There''s not much of an issue with the Bai Ze clan. It''s just that back then, when we brothers caused some commotion in the Demon Territory and were chased fiercely, we disguised ourselves as Bai Ze to escape a disaster. Unfortunately, we were later spotted by a real Bai Ze who insisted on capturing us. Out of desperation, Old Eight asked him, ''Since the Bai Ze clan knows everything, do you know what you don''t know?'' While he was pondering the question, we took the opportunity to escape. I heard that the Bai Ze who was asked that question by Old Eight has now become the Clan Leader. The Bai Ze clan is fair and kind-hearted, with many affairs to attend to. They probably have long forgotten about our little incident. Caused a bit of a commotion? Lu Yang felt that this commotion must have been significant. It wasn''t anything major, just that we happened to be in the Demon Territory during the secret realm which opens once every five years. We decided to try our luck to see if we could get some good items. The requirements for entering the secret realm were high, one had to be of pure blood. Luckily, we were all pure-blooded from the Human race, and entered without any issues. Unexpectedly, once inside, the Demon Race turned hostile. They allowed us to enter but then specifically targeted us, trying to squeeze us out, trip us up, play dirty, and there were even some who wanted to kill us. Seeing this, we thought it was unacceptable, no way we were going to be bullied like that. So I blocked the entrance to the secret realm with stones, and Sixth Junior Sister created a fake entrance with an illusionary realm right beside the real one. Then we shouted out loud, claiming there was a problem with the entrance and that we couldn''t leave. Of course, the Demon Race didn''t believe it and walked into the fake entrance of the secret realm. Once inside, they found themselves not in the outer world, but an unknown space. He quickly tried to return, suspecting that they had encountered a spatial anomaly and could no longer exit. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fake entrance was linked to a specially made Beast Taming Sect storage ring, designed to hold living creatures. What he entered was indeed a storage ring, hence the unknown space. A typical storage ring can only contain inanimate objects. When one Demon Race member''s attempt failed, several high-ranking members of the Demon Race entered the fake secret realm entrance, reaching the same conclusionCthey had encountered a spatial turbulence. The secret realm''s entrance was open for ten days, and we left at the end of the tenth day, telling those outside that the secret realm was too dangerous and all the demons had died. The group of Demons that we had locked up for five years started searching the whole world for us once they got out. Why bother with such games when everyone could just compete for opportunities fair and square? Why stoop to underhanded tricks and cunning against us? Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: The Taozhu race Well, since they''re a demon race that detests the human race, provoking or not doesn''t make much of a difference. Uncle Ba nodded in agreement, That''s true, the Taozhu race''s disdain for the human race has little to do with the Seek Dao Sect. The Boss merely visited the ancestral graves of the Taozhu for research purposes and was discovered by them in the end. After questioning Uncle Ba, the two went on to ask the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Elders, one by one. The two were lucky to find out that what Uncle Ba said was a lieCthe number of times the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect had provoked the demon race was significantly more than Uncle Ba had let on. This precaution is clearly not just about not revealing our association with the Seek Dao Sect; it''s practically telling us to stay away from the Demon Territory. Lu Yang felt the perilous future brimming with murderous intent. It should be fine, look at how well our Third Senior Sister is doing in the Demon Territory, and she even gets a chance to study ancient history. We will be safe under her wing for sure. The only question is whether our portraits have made it to the Demon Territory or not. They probably haven''t, since we haven''t even heard the names of the demon geniuses. By that logic, the Demon Territory is not familiar with the geniuses of Great Xia either, at best they might know a name or two. Makes sense. After discussing it, the two decided to head for the Demon Territory. As cultivators, we should not shy away from a challenge. They went on a major shopping spree, focusing on purchasing life-preserving items, storing them in the Identity Jade, and set off lightly equipped, taking a flying boat to the old placeCDemon Suppressing Pass. It was the Eldest Senior Sister who had dumped them there in the first place. The once-booming wig industry at the Demon Suppressing Pass was in decline, and without Lu Yang''s antics, wigs were no longer necessary. The two no longer needed the elixirs for repelling insects; with their Golden Core Stage aura being emitted, no mosquitoes or insects dared to approach. The dense forest stood between the Demon Suppressing Pass and the Demon Territory, and it was in this very forest that Lu Yang had advanced to the Golden Core Stage. Back then, those Golden Core Stage demon beasts posed quite a threat to us, and encountering a Nascent Soul Stage beast meant fleeing for our lives. Now, they seem trivial. Two cultivators at the Golden Core Eighth Heaven talked and laughed merrily in the forest. Tall trees blocked the sunlight, and in the dark underbrush, pairs of green, glowing eyes greedily and bloodthirstily watched Lu Yang and his companion, full of lethal intent. However, after the two old ancestors nonchalantly killed a Nascent Soul Early Stage demon beast, the hidden creatures knew to retreat from the difficulty and quietly withdrew. Nothing happened. Even when they entered the territories of the Nascent Soul Stage demon beasts, those with a strong sense of territory dared not show themselves and acted as if they saw nothing, silently praying that no incident would occur. None of those who had cultivated up to the Nascent Soul Stage were fools. They were very well aware of their own abilities; they were just mixed-blood demon beasts with mediocre combat power. The two humans'' combat strength was on par with the top geniuses of the elite demon races; they didn''t dare to provoke them. The dense forest no longer posed a threat to Lu Yang and his companion. Before officially entering the Demon Territory, the two took every minute to flex their might. Chapter 562 Chapter 562: Chapter 561 Central Continent and Demon Territory Two Golden Core ancestors showed off their power, skilfully avoiding the territory of the Spirit Transformation Stage demon beastsCnot because they couldn''t defeat them, but because it was needless to seek trouble, as they reached the depths of the dense forest. Such thick fog. What appeared before the two of them was a dense fog so thick they couldn''t see their own hands in front of them, as if walking through a reed bed, unable to see the path ahead, only able to walk by feeling. Ha! Meng Jingzhou let out a ''ha'', and with a swipe of his palm, a golden imprint shone brightly, taller than a person, with an astonishing palm wind. On a normal day, a single palm-strike like this could blow away a cultivator in the early stages of the Golden Core, yet now the palm imprint hit the fog and didn''t even stir up a wave. Even the palm wind couldn''t disperse the fog before their eyes. Lu Yang used his proud Spiritual Sense, but unexpectedly, it couldn''t extend out at all, disintegrating as soon as it touched the fog. I had heard that the fog was dense in the depths of the forest, but I didn''t expect it to be so strange, that even Spiritual Sense couldn''t penetrate it. No, it should be said that it''s decomposing the Spiritual Sense, right? During their training at Demon Suppressing Pass, both of them had heard that some parts of the dense forest bordering the Demon Territory were shrouded in thick fog, which never dissipated, even at noon. I originally thought that upon reaching the Golden Core Stage, this legendary fog would be nothing special. Now it seems I was thinking too simply. This might be the work of a Mirage King or some other demon beast. Now that Spiritual Sense was unusable and their senses significantly weakened, their perception of the surroundings had decreased, making it easy to fall prey to a sneak attack. The two did not dare to be careless, moving through the fog with utmost caution, trying hard to minimize their presence. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Actually, their worries were unnecessary. In the fog, just as they couldn''t detect an enemy, the enemy also couldn''t detect them; no one would choose to launch a sneak attack here. Could this be the anomaly Eldest Senior Sister spoke of? Lu Yang suddenly recalled what Eldest Senior Sister had said before they set off. What did Eldest Senior Sister say? Eldest Senior Sister told me there could be new discoveries at the border between the Central Continent and the Demon Territory. If I had any doubts, I could ask Third Senior Sister after seeing her. It must be the fog, then. At that moment, Fairy Eternity awoke from her sleep. She had slept comfortably throughout the journey, and her strength had recovered quite a bit as well. Hm? You two, this is their territory, why is there a wall in front of you? Fairy Eternity woke up muddleheaded, rubbing her eyes while warning Lu Yang. If she didn''t warn him in time, he would walk right into the wall. A wall? The fog was too thick in front of Lu Yang for him to see anything. A very tall and big wall, I can''t see the end of it with just one glance Wait, something''s not right! Fairy Eternity exclaimed softly, sensing something amiss. No matter how strange the fog, it couldn''t obstruct her sight and Spiritual Sense; she could clearly see everything around her. What''s not right? Lu Yang had seldom seen Fairy Eternity react so strongly. The last time she had such a strong reaction was when she was clamouring to suppress him, only to be counter-suppressed by the Eldest Senior Sister who was summoned later. I''ll share my Spiritual Sense with you. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity tapped Lu Yang''s forehead of his spiritual body, linking her Spiritual Sense with his. Temporarily, Lu Yang gained the vision of Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang felt light-weighted, his vision boundless, as if he were a high deity, everything laid out before him, to be manipulated at will. What is this! Lu Yang''s face showed disbelief; before him was an unimaginably tall and thick wall, so vast that even with Fairy''s wide-reaching Spiritual Sense, he couldn''t see its end! Fairy''s Spiritual Sense even reached beyond the fog, where Lu Yang saw bushes, towering trees, demon beasts running about, and tribes gatheringCa scene of thriving life. The most crucial thing was that the demon beasts Lu Yang could see were standing on the wall! Lu Yang, where are you? Meng Jingzhou didn''t realize Lu Yang had stopped walking; he kept moving forward, then turned his head to find that the person beside him was gone. Lu Yang was silent for a moment, as he had clearly seen Meng Jingzhou walk onto the wall. The moment Meng Jingzhou touched the wall, he stood on it, forming a right angle with Lu Yang. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And Meng Jingzhou continued to walk forward, indicating that he was completely unaware of this! Don''t go any further, come back here! Lu Yang called out, and Meng Jingzhou turned around, puzzled, but since Lu Yang had called out, it must have been because he''d discovered something, so he took a few steps back to stand beside Lu Yang. What''s wrong? Meng Jingzhou was perplexed. Lu Yang''s heart trembled. What his Spiritual Sense had observed, the process of Meng Jingzhou walking back and forth, made him realize somethingCthe so-called solid wall before them was not a wall at all, but the Demon Territory! The Central Continent and the Demon Territory were not on the same land mass but were two completely different continents, and these two continents were aligned vertically! Lu Yang took a step forward, and through the eyes of his Spiritual Sense, the world spun around as he arrived in the Demon Territory. Lu Yang stepped back to the Central Continent and shared his findings in full with Meng Jingzhou, who also fell silent for a long time after hearing them. It seems this is the ''new discovery'' Eldest Senior Sister was talking about. Who would have thought that the Central Continent and the Demon Territory were two completely different continents Wait, why is it named the ''Central'' Continent? Lu Yang suddenly pondered another question. Lu Yang had always thought that to the east of the Central Continent lay the Vast Eastern Sea, to the west the Golden Buddha Kingdom, to the south the Demon Territory, and to the north a frigid land, with the continent located at the center, hence the name Central. But with the Demon Territory and Central Continent vertically aligned, how could it be considered central? Unless the other three places were also continents aligned vertically with the Central Continent! Only if the Central Continent was completely enclosed by four other land masses could it truly be called the Central Continent! It''s definitely the work of an Immortal, Fairy Eternity concluded decisively. The work of the Ancient Nameless One? Most likely. The Ancient Nameless One hadn''t just refined the stars into a single continent, but five! But no one knew what the purpose of the Ancient Nameless One was. Refining stars into continents, which sounds impressive, is fraught with difficulties and not something that can be done just by talking about it. If such an effort was put into refining continents, there must have been a purpose. Lu Yang took a deep breath. Eldest Senior Sister had already anticipated this situation; that''s why she said to ask Third Senior Sister if there were any questions. The reason she didn''t explain the situation of the continents before departing was probably that seeing with one''s eyes is far more shocking and makes a deeper impression than hearing a description. Most cultivators don''t know that the stars in the sky have already been refined, so it''s likely that very few people are aware of the continents being arranged this way. They had encountered many high-level cultivators, none of whom had ever mentioned the state of the continents, indicating that this knowledge didn''t appear to have any impact. Let''s not think too much about it for now; we can''t flatten the continents anyway, so let''s not trouble ourselves unnecessarily, Meng Jingzhou said. Right. Both of them nodded and took a step forward, moving to another continent. There was also thick fog on this side of the Demon Territory; they kept walking forward until the mist gradually dissipated. They had officially arrived in the Demon Territory. Chapter 563 Chapter 563: Chapter 562: Elopement By the time they officially arrived in the Demon Territory, it was already late, and the pale moonlight fell, illuminating the scenery before them. There was a forest in front of the pair, which is very common in the Demon Territory. Unlike the Central Continent, which had almost fully developed the continent, the Demon Territory''s system was relatively backward, with villages as strongholds and insufficient development. There were many primitive jungles in existence. Moreover, the tribes that live on the borders of the Demon Territory were all mixed-blood Demon Race tribes, belonging to small tribes that simply didn''t have the ability to develop the jungles. Where is Third Senior Sister? According to the map Eldest Senior Sister gave us, we set off from the Demon Suppressing Pass and reached the Demon Territory. If we head north for two thousand miles, at the border between the Qiongqi Clan and the Howling Moon Tian Lang Clan, Third Senior Sister will be waiting for us there, Lu Yang took out the map, which Eldest Senior Sister had casually drawn. It was very crude, only outlining the border of the Demon Territory and the territories of the Qiongqi and Howling Moon Tian Lang Clans. What species we would pass by in the middle was not marked at all. It''s not far, about a three-day journey. Then let''s set out. After determining the direction, the two of them prepared to set out. Even though it was late, both of their cultivations were flawless, and they had even trained their eyes. As long as there was the slightest light, they could see the road clearly. Walking under the moonlight was the same as during the day. Just as they were about to take a step, they sensed a rustling noise coming from deep within the forest, and could faintly hear shouting. Stop! Don''t let them escape! Miss, stop running away! A man and a woman emerged from the depths of the dense forest. Upon seeing Lu Yang and his companion, they were slightly taken aback. They had taken advantage of the night to flee from an arranged marriage, aiming to escape to the lands of Great Xia. Unfortunately, their plan was not well-thought-out, and a mistake was made. The people from their clan noticed something amiss and had been pursuing them all along. NovelFire.site Just when success seemed within reach, they hadn''t expected that their clan would have anticipated their escape route and set up an ambush here. Break through! The man gritted his teeth. As long as they could get past these two and enter the fog, they would be able to make a clean getaway! He pulled a broadsword from his storage ring, gripping it with both hands. His muscles swelled, and a mist condensing on the blade like autumn frost, naturally carrying a chill with it! In the past, facing a powerhouse like Lu Yang, he would never have dared to make a move. But now, with his loved one by his side, pursuers behind, and freedom ahead, he must give it his all! The woman was not weak either; she wielded twin swords, their tips moving in a dance of dragons and phoenixes! Those who block me shall die! The man and woman leaped high, reaching the height of Lu Yang''s knees, only to be kicked away by Lu Yang. Lu Yang squatted down, looking at these two little ones who were merely an inch tall, feeling quite helpless. What are you two doing? Before the pair could answer, they saw pursuers arriving quickly from behind, all about an inch tall. Most of them had human forms, while a few didn''t even have human forms, retaining the appearance of their original raceCthe Insect Race. Meng Jingzhou''s eyelid twitched. They had just been about to leave when a pair of little bugs scurried out from the forest, ranting about those who block me shall die and charging over with weapons the size of toothpicks. To say nothing of the fact that you two hardly have any cultivation level, even if you did, where would you get the courage to fight them? The Insect Race was also part of the Demon Race. If the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes stood at the pinnacle of the Demon Race, then the Insect Race was at the very bottom, with even the Rabbit and Mouse Races having higher status than the bugs. Because the Insect Race was inherently weak, they could only huddle together for warmth. Whether it was the Ant Tribe or the Mantis Race or the Dung Beetle and Mosquito Races, they would all live together, collectively known as the Insect Race. Even after the Insect Race achieved form transformation, if their cultivation level was not enough, they could only transform into tiny one-inch-tall beings. Once they reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, their bodies could grow to the size of a Human race child, and only in the Golden Core Stage would they take on the appearance of an adult human. The man coughed up blood and looked at Lu Yang in despair. Agile as he was, capable of contending with a Qi Refinement second layer cultivator, Lu Yang''s strike was enough to severely injure him, which surely meant that Lu Yang was a Great Power above the fourth layer of Qi Refinement! Lu Yang had seen members of the Insect Race before; the couple of Silver Ring King Worms in the medicinal garden were of the Insect Race and were at least at the Spirit Transformation Stage. But it was his first time seeing such a young member of the Insect Race. He used to take such tales as jokes, but today, seeing someone of the Insect Race daring to draw a blade on him was even more amusing. The group behind them, witnessing Lu Yang''s skill, grew respectful and didn''t dare to make any more commotion. One of them stepped forward, trying his best to look up at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, and knelt down, asking fearfully, I am Li Shiqiang of the Insect Race. I do not know what brings the two esteemed ones here. If we have offended you, please forgive us. He was the number one expert of his tribe, but in the face of the inscrutable duo of Lu Yang, he didn''t dare to be discourteous and tried his utmost to be thorough in his manners. There''s no offense to speak of. We are from the Prison Suppressing Sect. My name is Meng Yang, and he is Lu Jingzhou. The other party had introduced themselves, so it would be inappropriate if they didn''t do the same. This was the story they had agreed upon while on the road. Claiming to be loose cultivators was not an option; the Demon Race valued bloodlines and the origins of the human race, and claiming to be a loose cultivator could lead to being looked down upon by the Demon Race or even provoke ominous thoughts. Thus, they needed to fabricate a background with substanceCimpersonating the Dynasty was too risky, for they could end up facing legal consequences upon return. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Seek Dao Sect identity was not usable. There were too few people in Suspension Temple to impersonate. The Laurel Fairy Palace was all female cultivators, so they couldn''t pretend to be from there. So they had to pick between the Five Elements Sect and the Prison Suppressing Sect. Lu Yang chose the Prison Suppressing Sect. Li Shiqiang felt flattered and astonished, for it was the first time he had encountered such polite Great Powers; there weren''t many in the Demon Territory who reasoned with others. Commander Li, just let me and Xiaomi go, the small man running from the marriage pleaded bitterly, but Commander Li remained unmoved. The truth was their escape plan had been doomed from the start; Great Xia would never allow members of the Insect Race to enter, that was an immutable rule. If they were allowed in and started to reproduce, it would be intolerable, for even Qi Refinement first layer mosquitoes would be too much for ordinary people to handle. The couple of Silver Ring King Worms were an exception; they were at the Spirit Transformation Stage, which made reproduction extremely challenging. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou became interested, and they crouched on the ground, using the moonlight to observe these tiny creatures, Don''t rush to take them away yet. Tell us what''s going on. Commander Li didn''t dare go against their wishes and explained the situation in full detail. The Insect Race was also divided into tribes, and the tribe they were from happened to be the weakest, without even a single mid-stage Qi Refinement insect. The son of a Clan Leader from another, stronger Insect Race tribe took a fancy to Song Xiaomi and, using his power to pressure others, wanted to marry her. Song Xiaomi''s tribe had no choice but to send her over, yet Xiaomi had a childhood sweetheart named Chi Shui, a prodigy of her tribe. However, against another tribe, he was no more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Song Xiaomi and Chi Shui both opposed the marriage, which led to their escape under the cover of night, only to run into Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. This is interesting. Come on, take us to see your Insect Race tribe, said Lu Yang. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had never seen what an Insect Race tribe looked like. Having come to the Demon Territory, it would be a waste not to witness its unique characteristics. Chapter 564 Chapter 564: Chapter 563: The Might of the Golden Core Ancestor! Two powerhouses at least at the mid-stage of Qi Cultivation were set to visit the tribe, and leader Li dared not disobey, his heart filled with bitter complaints and terror. Their tribe was weak, and if they offended these two powerhouses, they feared a mere wave of their hand could annihilate the tribe. In the Insect Race, any group that formed a tribe numbered at least in the millions. Though the tribe might be destroyed, exterminating them entirely was an even greater challenge. It was precisely due to their numbers and potent reproductive capabilities that the Insect Race had survived from ancient times until now. Countless ancient races had been wiped out, but the Insect Race still existed, spread across the Demon Territory, which was a testament to their ability to survive. I''ve eaten all kinds of Demon Race, but I still find it hard to stomach the Insect Race, never having touched them before, Fairy Eternity made a face of disgust, trying to keep her distance from the Insect Race. After all, even an Immortal Cook like herself had ingredients she preferred not to work with. However, I also don''t need to eat Insect Race members since they''ve never troubled me. Fairy, are all the members of the Demon Race you''ve eaten ones who''ve troubled you? Of course. You have no idea how vicious the Demon Race can be. They especially love to devour cultivators, as the flesh and blood of cultivators is greatly nourishing to them. Before I became an immortal, I was constantly chased by demons. Those days were not easy. If you didn''t kill them, they would kill you, so I had to fight back and killed quite a few from the Demon Race. I''m not like the Yingtian Immortal or the Qilin Immortal, who have destiny on their side and are ridiculously lucky, with one opportunity after another. Immortal Jiuchong is backed by the Lianshan Clan, so he has no worries about cultivation, and not to mention the Time Immortal; even when I was just at the Qi Cultivation Stage, he was already at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. I started from scratch, too poor to find cultivation materials. Without cultivation materials to become stronger, you would just end up being killed, so I ate the Demon Race members I killed. Fairy Eternity sighed, those days had really not been easy. She couldn''t even count the number of dangerous predicaments and situations of certain death she''d faced. Fortunately, she was capable of fighting, her strength increased rapidly enough to allow her to survive time and again. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou followed leader Li to the Insect Race tribe. According to leader Li''s introduction, their tribe was named Hydroxy and called the Hydroxy Insect Tribe. The tribe wanting to marry Song Xiaomi was the Stiff Insect Tribe. We''ve arrived, it''s right there! Leader Li pointed ahead and announced. Looking in the direction of leader Li''s pointing, Lu Yang saw twinkling stars deep within the forest, bewitchingly beautiful. Only when they drew close did they realize the glowing came from the backends of fireflies. The Clan Leader paced anxiously at the entrance of the tribal gates, waiting for leader Li''s news. Before he saw Li, he spotted two enormous creatures lurking in the dark, like man-eating beasts with glowing eyes, eying the tribe. As a powerful insect at the third level of Qi Cultivation, he felt a lethal pressure in the presence of these two huge creatures. These monsters were at least at the sixth level of Qi Cultivation! A calamity of tribe extinction! All hands on deck! At the Clan Leader''s command, the tribal warriors sprang into action, aiming their tiny toothpicks and pebbles at the two monstrous creatures. Clan Leader, don''t attack, don''t attack, leader Li, upon seeing this, hurried over in fright to explain, for upsetting these two powerhouses would turn a non-issue into a serious one. These two are Meng Yang and Lu Jingzhou from the Five Elements Sect. It''s their first visit to the Demon Territory, and they wish to tour our tribe. The Clan Leader breathed a sigh of relief; a fight, even with a victorious outcome, would still be a costly victory. I''ve brought back miss and Chi Shui, Song Xiaomi and Chi Shui, securely tied up, staggered to the Clan Leader. Dad, I don''t want to marry him! Clan Leader, please believe me, give me time, and I am certain to advance to the seventh level of Qi Cultivation! The Clan Leader glared furiously at Song Xiaomi and Chi Shui, his third-level Qi Cultivation pressure terrifyingly immense: Stop this nonsense. Is this about what you want? I''m going to receive our honored guests, and I''ll deal with you later! Take them away! Turning back, the Clan Leader put on a forced smile: Esteemed guests, this way, please. Wait a minute, don''t take them away just yet, Meng Jingzhou said. Sir, do you have any instructions? the clan leader asked reverently. Meng Jingzhou stood with his hands behind his back, his tone calm, Instructions? Hardly necessary. Although I''m not fond of the notion that lovers eventually become spouses, I have even less patience for those who abuse their power to force marriages! If the two of you are genuinely in love, I''ve got your tribe''s back! Finally, a chance to show off, could I really let it pass without acting? Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou disdainfully, easily guessing his thoughts. Pathetic, showing off in front of a bunch of insects with at most three levels of Qi Refinement. Why not have someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage to play along? Song Xiaomi and Chi Shui were overjoyed, never expecting such a powerful being to offer them protection willingly. The clan leader was equally pleased. His daughter wouldn''t have to marry off, and their tribe could gain the protection of a mighty figureCa stroke of incredible fortune. Learning that their tribe would be under the protection of two great powers, the entire tribe erupted in cheers, warmly hosting the pair. The two discovered that there were very few insect-shaped beings in the tribe, the majority were untransformed insects possessing intelligence but unable to speak. The transformed insects in the tribe took up important roles, such as protecting and managing the village, and going out hunting. The insects that had captured Song Xiaomi and Chi Shui were responsible for protecting the village. The Hydroxy Insect tribe went out of their way to entertain the two guests; they must not have been the first humans they hosted, as they appeared quite experienced in doing so. Both guests sat cross-legged as ants worked together to carry huge bowls and chopsticks, fruits, and decorative flowers for them to enjoy. Lu Yang took a bite of an unnameable fruit, crisp and refreshing. He sipped the juice in the bowl, the iciness soothing his throatCit was all rare delicacies unavailable in the Central Continent, specialties of the Demon Territory. Fireflies acted as bonfires, clustering together like a river of stars, quite a beautiful sight. From above, the two looked as though they were seated within the Milky Way. The only imperfection was the dance performance, with swarms of mosquitoes flying in front of them. Fortunately, Meng Jingzhou''s willpower was extraordinary, and he refrained from slapping the mosquitoes away. The night buzzed with excitement. The next morning, uninvited guests intruded into the Hydroxy Insect tribe. A large group of insects from the Rigor Insect tribe arrived, one of the transformed insects arrogantly seated on a leaf, treating the Hydroxy Insect clan leader with contempt and not even bothering to step off the leaf. He was the son of the Rigor Insect clan leader, Qing Dong. He noticed two mounds not far from the Hydroxy Insect tribe and was puzzled; they hadn''t been there during his last visit. Whatever, no need to think too much about it. I heard my fiancee almost ran away yesterday, is there any truth to this? Nephew Qing Dong is joking, there''s absolutely no such thing! the Hydroxy Insect clan leader denied vehemently. Qing Dong''s eyes narrowed slightly, Are you saying I''m wrong? Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He exuded the aura of someone at the fourth level of Qi Refinement! The Hydroxy Insect clan leader was shocked, not expecting someone so young to have reached the fourth level of Qi RefinementCa prodigy unheard of in their tribe''s history! In the midst of this standoff, a sound as heavy as thunder rumbled, shaking the earth. Insects fell to the ground in fright, and Qing Dong also tumbled from the leaf. In Qing Dong''s terrified gaze, the mounds awakened. They slowly rose like mountains from flat ground, their presence blocking out the sun and casting shadows over everyone. It wasn''t a mountain at all, but a person! The man''s eyes shone like two miniature suns, and the pressure he emitted caused Qing Dong to shiver uncontrollably. Just a Qi Cultivation Stage ant, and you dare to spout nonsense in front of me? Chapter 565 Chapter 565: 564 Qing Dong''s teeth chattered, shaking uncontrollably; he had never seen such a terrifying presence. Just standing there, the mere presence of the other caused him to feel like he was suffocating, and he dared not even breathe deeply. The other party even laid bare his identityCa mere ant. To disturb my tranquil cultivation, you truly have quite the nerve! Meng Jingzhou''s tiger-like eyes glared ferociously, his natural majesty making even the spiritual energy of heaven and earth congeal! Greatly alarmed, Qing Dong felt his spiritual essence freeze; this was the power only those who had turned their Qi into a foundation at the Foundation Establishment Stage possessed! How did the Hydroxy Insect tribe manage to find such a mighty backer! Truly bothersome. Another colossal being awakened, its voice lazy, its expression indifferent, reminiscent of a sword about to be unsheathedCeven with just a fraction exposed, the blinding brilliance of the sword light made it impossible for everyone to keep their eyes open. If Meng Jingzhou''s arrival caused spiritual energy to congeal, then Lu Yang''s arrival brought a murderous aura into the coalesced spiritual essence! Another, another Foundation Establishment cultivator. Qing Dong wished he were deadCif he had known the Hydroxy Insect tribe had connections with two Foundation Establishment cultivators, he would have never come here to force a marriage. What concept was the Foundation Establishment Stage? The lord of the surrounding five-mile radius was an old mountain goat, and every year, whether it was the Hydroxy Insect tribe or the Corpse Insect tribe, they had to pay tribute to the old mountain goat to ask for peace. This old mountain goat was a Foundation Establishment Stage Great Power! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou reached out a hand that seemed like a towering mountain, pressing down towards the Corpse Insect tribe. Seeing this, Qing Dong desperately resisted, using a secret technique of the Corpse Insect tribe to transform into his original form, temporarily boosting his fighting strength from the early stage of the fourth level of Qi Refinement to the late stage! If you kill me, the Goat Clan Leader will not let you off! How noisy. What Goat Clan Leader? Even if it comes, I''ll suppress it just the same, Meng Jingzhou fearlessly continued to press down, unbothered by the Goat Clan Leader mentioned by Qing Dong. Seeing his threat was ineffective, Qing Dong could only struggle for life: Whirlwind Soaring Heaven Break! Qing Dong spun wildly, forming a tiny tornado drill; the green Protective Aura wind swept up, shredding the grass and leaves on the ground, leaving them in tatters. With this skill alone, no one in the Hydroxy Insect tribe could compete. Qing Dong''s eyes reddened as he charged toward the giant hand while screaming. Unfortunately, before the absolute power of the great hand, all skill was futile; the hand possessed unmatched power, and the Whirlwind Soaring Heaven Break on the palm felt like a mere tickle. As he faced Qing Dong''s attack, Meng Jingzhou''s gaze remained undisturbed, and he simply uttered a word softly. Suppress. The Whirlwind Soaring Heaven Break ineffective, Qing Dong was even backlashed, tumbling to the ground, despairingly sensing the gap between himself and a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage. A Foundation Establishment Great Power, a single hand obscuring the sky. Meng Jingzhou''s hand stopped less than half an inch above Qing Dong''s head, then calmly drew back and stood with his hands behind his back. With a magic skill, he whisked up a breeze that lifted his hair and robe. Crushing you would be as easy as crushing an insect, simply dirtying my hand, By disturbing my cultivation, this time is merely a lesson. If there''s a next time, you will pay with your life. Yes, yes, yes. A Great Power''s heart is kind; he did not slay indiscriminately, sparing Qing Dong from death''s door. Qing Dong dared not disagree. The Hydroxy Insect Clan Leader watched, dumbstruck. He had never imagined that these two were Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, and his small tribe was fortunate enough to forge a connection with two such cultivators. If word spread out, who would dare provoke them? Chi Shui watched Meng Jingzhou''s towering figure with reverence; this was the embodiment of strength he aspired to. Without such power, how could he ever protect the one he loved most? He had decided; after this matter, he would temporarily leave the tribe to make his own way in the outside world, to cultivate to the heights of Meng Jingzhou! What fellow daoist dares to cause a commotion on my territory, even attempting to commence a massacre on my lands, isn''t this going too far? An ancient voice came from afar, startling both the Hydroxy Insect Clan Leader and Qing Dong at the same time. That was the voice of the old mountain goat; the two of them only had the chance to catch a glimpse of it from afar during the mountain goat''s birthday feast. Those who could sit next to the old mountain goat were extraordinary cultivators at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refinement, among them not a few with the potential to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. The probability was a full ten percent! An old mountain goat with lustrous fur emerged from the woods, and upon seeing this, both tribes knelt in unison. The old mountain goat ignored the insignificant Insect Race and fixed its gaze on Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Only cultivators of the same level deserved to converse with him. He was cultivating when he sensed a dreadful Sword Qi passing through the southern part of his territory in a flash; it was clear that a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator had entered his domain. Like the territorial beasts of the dense forest, the Demon Beasts of the Demon Territory possess an even stronger sense of territory; uninvited trespass, without an explanation, can be regarded as a declaration of war. Three Great Cultivators stood on the earth, and the Insect Race on the ground looked up at the three beings, who were superior to them in both cultivation level and stature, and a sense of awe arose in their hearts. Hmph. Lu Yang snorted coldly. I thought it was some formidable existence, but it''s just a Foundation Establishment Stage abomination. So what if I kill it, and what if I do not? The Sword Qi was even present in Lu Yang''s nasal tones, which caused the old goat to shudder. This pressure you are Golden Core Great Powers! The old goat cried out in shock, unable to conceal his surprise. Others might not feel it, but he could clearly sense the overwhelming aura emanating from Lu Yang, deep and boundless like an abyss, far beyond what his Foundation Establishment Stage could compare to! And next to Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou''s presence was no less formidable. What, they are Golden Core Great Powers?! The Clan Leader of the Hydroxy Insect''s face changed abruptly, delighted to the point of nearly fainting. What merit or ability did he have to be qualified to speak with Golden Core Great Masters, to even have a conversation with them through the night? Such glory was indeed an honor to his ancestors. Golden Core Stage!!! Qing Dong''s legs trembled as he recalled the recent events, at first thinking that Meng Jingzhou had stayed his hand perhaps out of respect for the Goat Clan Leader. But now it seemed that the Goat Clan Leader was nothing in their eyes. He truly had escaped with his life. Great Ancestors gracing us with your presence is an honor we hardly deserve. Would you please Visit our humble abode? The old goat had shifted to a smiling face, changing his attitude by a full one hundred and eighty degrees, inviting the two as guests. The old goat had the fortune to meet three or four Golden Core Stage cultivators, but those compared to these two were like the difference between clouds and mud. Could it be that these two were Mid-stage Golden Core Great Powers? In which case, it was all the more important to forge good relations. Even if good relations could not be established, at least a good karma should be secured. Lu Yang nodded inwardly, recalling that he had said just last night not to show off in front of insects; instead, they should find a Foundation Establishment Stage to impress. He had intentionally released Sword Qi earlier to attract the old goat. The plan had gone smoothly. There''s no need for a visit. We''ve had a discussion with the Hydroxy Insect tribe, and spending last night here was quite pleasant. The old goat nodded eagerly: I also think the Hydroxy Insect tribe is excellent. Although they are of the Insect Race, they have remarkable perseverance; they have a great future ahead. I''ve wanted to invite the young talents of the Hydroxy Insect tribe to my place many times, but never found the right opportunity. The old goat understood that this was a hint to protect the Hydroxy Insect tribe. Good that you understand. Now leave, Meng Jingzhou waved his hand, dismissing the old goat, who was more than happy to comply. The Hydroxy Insect tribe also took the opportunity to quickly leave this place of trouble. What if the two Great Cultivators suddenly remembered the incident from before and changed their minds, deciding to kill them? Alright, it''s time for us to leave as well, Lu Yang stretched lazily. After spending the night in the Hydroxy Insect tribe, he had encountered many novel things. Please wait, sirs, I have something to give you. The Clan Leader of the Hydroxy Insect clenched his teeth and made up his mind. The treasure they had discovered by accident was something their tribe certainly couldn''t keep safe; it could easily bring disaster upon them. Rather than that, it was better to give it to the two saviors. The warriors of the Hydroxy Insect tribe dug up a Token from the ground and carried it over. The Token was ancient-looking, with soil still clinging to its surface that hadn''t been fully cleaned, clearly a valuable object of antiquity. This is Lu Yang thought to himself that this was truly good fortune befalling the righteous. The Clan Leader of the Hydroxy Insect ordered those around to step back, he looked up seriously at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou and said solemnly: This was discovered inadvertently while we were excavating land to establish our tribe. It is said that whoever possesses this Token can open the treasure trove of a Nascent Soul Stage ancestor! Even for two Golden Core Stage Great Powers, the treasure trove of a Nascent Soul Stage ancestor should be enticing, right? Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Chapter 566 Chapter 566: Chapter 565: The Legendary Token Half-Step Nascent Soul Stage? Lu Yang picked up the token, which looked older than both he and Meng Jingzhou combined. Half-Step Nascent Soul Stage sounds intimidating, just like the Nascent Soul Stage, but, in the end, isn''t it just the Golden Core Stage? With their combat power, except for not being at the Nascent Soul Stage in terms of realm, they met all the other indicators of the Nascent Soul Stage. Any Nascent Soul Stage cultivators encountering them would have to address them politely as Daoist friends, and if someone were less principled, they might even call them seniors. If it was someone who knew their identities, beseeching for their lives wouldn''t be impossible. A treasure trove from the Half-Step Nascent Soul Stage was frankly useless to them. They wouldn''t even consider something of the Divinity Transformation Stage all that impressive. Who was Lu Yang? The Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, and once again the majority shareholder of a barbecue joint, holding the patent rights to the Flying Car. Saying he made a pot of gold every day wasn''t an exaggeration. Meng Jingzhou, that lethargic heir of a wealthy family, didn''t even have the right to compare with him. Meng Jingzhou also felt that the token wasn''t very useful. As Meng Family''s Young Master, boasting that he was the number one profligate son under the heavens wasn''t an overstatement, and any trifle he dropped could incite a scramble among Divinity Transformation strongmen. Compared with Lu Yang, whose luck got him favored by the Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity, Meng Jingzhou didn''t even have the right to compare. Then, thank you, Clan Leader. NovelFire.site It was best to accept the goodwill of the Clan Leader. If outsiders knew that the weak Hydroxy Insect tribe had such an item, it would bring a cataclysm upon them. May I ask, how did you know this could open a treasure land of the Half-Step Nascent Soul Stage? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was found with this token was a Demon Race corpse. The flesh and blood of the corpse had been eaten clean by demon beasts, leaving only a skeleton, a piece of paper, and this token our tribe was established right above this skeleton. The paper was akin to a diary, clarifying the purpose of this token: to open the entrance to a treasure land. The owner of the treasure land was a mixed-blood white snake named White Sandalwood Ancestor. However, the location of the treasure land was not indicated. I see. The two didn''t ask further; it seemed that the other party didn''t know much more about the token, either. Demon Beasts were a particularly peculiar existence within the Demon Race; they had pure bloodlines but low intelligence or rather, lacked even basic spiritual awareness. And since the power of the Demon Race is founded on the purity of bloodlines, demon beasts are often very powerful. The cause of their low intelligence, Lu Yang speculated, was a result of inbreeding. In the Demon Race, marrying between close kin was very common. If in the Great Xia, they wouldn''t even be able to get a marriage certificate. The two set out, heading in the predetermined direction to rendezvous with their Third Senior Sister. They affixed Godspeed Talismans to their legs, a great item exchanged at the Task Hall, much beloved by the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Since going abroad made it easy to attract trouble, the Godspeed Talisman helped them leave the place of trouble quickly and save their lives. Using the Godspeed Talisman on the road was also unparalleled. The Godspeed Talisman, affixed to the calf, generated a force that propelled its user forward, making travel both faster and less tiring. They sprinted at extreme speeds for an entire day, passing many Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Race tribes along the way. Their presence made such a commotion that many of the elder demons came out to check, but upon seeing their speed, they hurriedly retreated back to their nests in fear. Just one glance was enough to tell that their cultivation levels were even higher. The Demon Race had many defiant beings; a single look could be taken as an insult, likely to provoke thunderous rage and bring disaster. This was not a good sign. Hm? There are a lot of demon races here, and it doesn''t look like a tribe. Is this the market Uncle Ba mentioned? The Demon Race didn''t have towns, but they often needed to exchange goods, hence the markets came into existence. Those who could open a market among the Demon Race were often local overlords, possessing absolute crushing strength over the surrounding tribes. As for being good at socializing and networking, that was secondary. Let''s go take a look. A Demon Race market, this was also something new to them. The market was full of shapeshifting demon beasts. According to Immortal Fairy Eternity, this was one of the measures the Five Ancient Immortals used to standardize exchangesCusing human forms for communication. The Demon Race had various types, ranging from the large kind like the Kun Peng, which could grow hundreds of miles in length, to smaller creatures such as the Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit. Not to mention their lack of hands and feet, their habits in eating, clothing, living, and transportation were all different. When the Demon Race mixed together, these problems became even greater. During the ancient times, numerous disputes arose due to differences in physique and form. Latter on, the Five Immortals governed the world and established the principle that humans were the standard. When different demon races gathered together, they all transformed into human forms. The Five Immortals subsequently vanished, but their influence has persisted to this day. Shapeshifting did not completely mean taking on human forms; taking the Qilin Immortal as an example, many demon races preserved a part of their species characteristics when they transformed, like the Rabbit Race retaining their ears and the Cat Race keeping their tails. There were also demon beasts that completely transformed into humans, so Lu Yang and his companion didn''t stand out in the market area. Take a look, take a look, the Dry Qi Elixirs refined by Master Golden Monkey, five hundred Spirit Stones each! What, it''s Master Golden Monkey''s Elixir! Master Golden Monkey is a master refiner at the Foundation Establishment level with a one-third success rate! Quality guaranteed swords and clubs forged by the Bronze Rhino Tribe, the more you buy, the greater the discount! There''s also a magic artifact personally refined by the Clan Leader of the Bronze Rhino Tribe. With it, it''s not impossible to defeat a ninth layer Early Stage Qi Cultivation with an eighth layer Early Stage Qi Cultivation! What, such an increase, enough to skip a whole level! Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Is this some junk food market? What nonsense are they selling, a one-third success rate, if this were Elixir Cauldron Peak, the Seventh Elder would have beaten someone to death. And that magic artifact refined by the Clan Leader of the Bronze Rhino Tribe, riddled with impurities and rife with flawsCLu Yang, who doesn''t even know how to refine, could make better ones. There aren''t many powerful individuals in this market, just a bunch of those in the Qi Cultivation Stage, with the occasional few at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Both had rich combat experience. With just a glance, they could roughly judge the cultivation levels of the demon races by their walking and breathing methods. Forget it, there should be a pawn shop here. Let''s just sell the token. The two found a pawnshop in the busiest part of the market. Pawnshops seldom opened, but when they did, they could make enough to last half a year. A young lad was dozing off boredly, antlers like those of a water buffalo on his head. In these past two months, he hadn''t received any good items, just worthless trinkets, and the boss had gone to sleep inside the house. Guy, help us take a look at how much this token can be sold for. Lu Yang took out a token from his bosom and handed it to the lad. The lad wasn''t paying much attention at first and gave it a casual glance, but then his eyes were glued to the token and he couldn''t look away. This this Seeing the token, the lad''s heart skipped a beat. If this was truly the legendary treasure token, they would strike it rich! Seeing that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s expressions were calm, he thought they probably didn''t know the value. He hurried to call the boss, who was sleeping like the dead. When the boss heard the lad''s description, he bolted upright from bed. If it was the real deal, they wouldn''t need to open the pawnshop for another ten years! The boss''s origins were unknown; he had a pristine white horn on his head and snake scales on his neck, possibly a mixed breed of the Demon Race. The moment the boss saw the token, his hands trembled, and he nearly dropped it. This was the notorious treasure token of the White Sandalwood Ancestor! This was said to belong to the legendary White Sandalwood Ancestor who was only half step away from the Nascent Soul Stage! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s eyes twitched slightly. Why, from their reactions, did it seem like the White Sandalwood Ancestor wasn''t at half step Nascent Soul Stage, but rather at half step transcending tribulation? Chapter 567 Chapter 567: Chapter 566: You, You are Nascent Soul old monsters! Who is Senior White Sandalwood? He is the legendary figure at the Half-Step Nascent Soul stage, a goal countless members of the Demon Race can only hope for but never reach. You should know that even the marketplace''s owners are only at the Illusionary Core stage. When they see Senior White Sandalwood, they have to respectfully call him a senior. An accident occurred when Senior White Sandalwood was breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage, resulting in his death and the destruction of his Dao. His Storage Ring shattered, leaving behind only a Token. Senior White Sandalwood was meticulous in his affairs. He divided his wealth into two parts: one was kept in the Storage Ring, and the other was hidden away, accessible only with the Token. This Token was fought over by many tribes, changing hands several times, and somehow ended up being buried within the Hydroxy Insect Tribe. Rumors say that within the treasure trove, there are cultivation insights from Senior White Sandalwood, as well as descriptions about the Mind State needed for breakthroughs. These two items are priceless treasures to Golden Core stage demons, things they would give everything to possess. The tribes once vigorously searched for the Token but with no clues. Their efforts eventually came to nothing. The pawnshop owner had not expected the Token to appear here; cold sweat broke out all over him. He had thought of selling this object to the marketplace owner to seek his protection. But when he calmed down and thought about it, would the marketplace owner protect him after getting the Token or silence him by killing? Riches can tempt a demon''s heart, and even if the marketplace owner had a good reputation, there was no guarantee he wouldn''t commit wrongdoing when driven by profit. If the Token wasn''t sold to the marketplace owner, then it was even less safe to sell it to anyone else. Owner, how much is this thing worth in Spirit Stones? Lu Yang had been waiting and waiting, only to see the owner sweating more and more, without giving any response. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO Upon hearing Lu Yang''s voice, the owner came out of his daze and hastily returned the Token: It''s worthless, worthless, we won''t take it! It was an unbearable hot potato, holding onto it meant death. Lu Yang and his companion felt utterly baffled; did Senior White Sandalwood truly reach the Half-Step Pass Tribulation stage? After the two had left, the owner furrowed his brows and made a difficult decision. What are you doing, boss? the Water Buffalo Tribe worker shouted. To sell information to the marketplace owner. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou left the marketplace and ran for half a day more. As large Golden Core tribes appeared, the number of marketplaces increased. Without exception, the marketplaces knew the rules of the Demon Territory, not daring to lay hands on the belongings of a Golden Core ancestor. As the Token frequently showed up in marketplaces, more and more eyes turned towards Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, these two careless fellows. But these onlookers did not make a move; they were not qualified. Several Golden Core ancestors had already set their sights on these two, ready to kill them and snatch the Token. You two juniors, it looks like you''ve got your hands on some good stuff, finally, a Golden Core ancestor could no longer hold back, revealing his true form as a green-faced ferocious tiger. He flew in the sky, coldly looking down on them. Two little guys who can''t even fly, probably only at the Foundation Establishment Stage at best. Foundation Establishment in front of the Void Pill Realm is nothing but a toy to play with. Fellow Daoist, eating alone isn''t so nice, is it? Senior White Sandalwood''s treasure is so vast, can you really consume it all by yourself? Three more Golden Core stage demons appeared, intending to join forces to snatch the Token and divide the spoils afterward. It''s the Serpent Bandit Triad! An observer at the Foundation Establishment Stage let out an involuntary cry. These three Golden Core stage demons were infamous for killing and plundering without disguise, and each of them was terrifyingly strong, at the Void Pill Realm. Combined, the three could battle against late Golden Core stage opponents. You three little snakes dare to covet that which I have laid my eyes upon! In the jungle, a ferocious fire blazed up, several Foundation Establishment cultivators screamed in agony and were burned alive. The figure of a lion with a fiery mane appeared, the local lord and Clan Leader of the Flame Mad Lion Clan. Then one after another, more Golden Core stage figures appeared. The Foundation Establishment cultivators below watched, astounded, not even daring to breathe too loudly. All the nearby Golden Core stages had arrived. Old lion, you really think you control everything? Let''s try and see! The Golden Core ancestors glared at each other with animosity, threatening with words, releasing their aura and competing in Realm, attempting to overpower each other in terms of momentum. They completely ignored the two below them, who were at the Eighth Heaven of Golden Core stage. They truly don''t take the two of us seriously. Lu Yang sighed. Lest others think that they were now at the Eighth Heaven of Golden Core stage, even if they were at the late Foundation Establishment stage, these old fellows would still be unimpressive. Talk is cheap, let''s see the truth in action! The old fellows above disregarded Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou entirely and started fighting amongst themselves in the sky. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou yawned; the skills of the old timers were severely lacking, riddled with flaws, making the fight utterly uninteresting. The Golden Core division finals they had seen before were far superior, with any two random contestants fighting better than these people. In fact, any two randomly selected contestants could beat this group. Want to try one? While idle, Lu Yang took out two fruit from his Identity Jade. These fruits, bought in the marketplace, were a novel variety and said to be a specialty of the Demon Territory. They had a very short shelf life and spoiled easily, but their taste was unparalleled. Meng Jingzhou bit into the fruit and juice squirted three meters away. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Well, I''ll be, this taste is really not bad; it''s juicy and sweet! Meng Jingzhou couldn''t stop praising the unknown fruit. Lu Yang thought for a moment, utilizing a water-dividing technique, he instantly turned the fruit into dried fruit. Taking a bite, it lacked the juiciness, but in return, the taste was sweeter. The two snacked on fruit and dried fruit, waiting for the battle above to end. As Golden Core Eighth Heaven ancestors, they couldn''t just act rashly; masters always make their move at the last moment. After finishing a few fruits, the fight neared its conclusion. Create some water, help me wash my hands, Lu Yang said after finishing the fruit, his hands sticky with residue. Meng Jingzhou conjured two orbs of water, and they washed their hands. Then they got up, ready to take action. Hehe, who would have thought that so many people were after my token, Before the two of them could make a move, an ancient voice echoed in the jungle, startling the Flame Mad Lion Clan and others. They hadn''t sensed the other party''s presence! Who is it! the Flame Mad Lion roared, just as he was about to win. Eyeing the old man''s possession and still asking who the old man is? A hundred-zhang long white serpent appeared, its eyes murky, hissing as it flicked its tongue. I am Bai Tan. What?! How can this be possible! The ancestor Bai Tan who was rumored to have fallen eighty years ago?! Exclamations rose one after another, whether they be the Golden Core ancestors in the sky or the Foundation Establishment cultivators on the ground, they all looked at the head of ancestor Bai Tan, full of suspicion and disbelief. Ancestor Bai Tan was hidden in another space, which meant he could initially manipulate the power of space. This was a symbol of the Nascent Soul Stage! Ancestor Bai Tan was already a monster at the Nascent Soul Stage! The Nascent Soul Stage isn''t enough, it''s just that I failed my advancement eighty years ago and obtained a little insignificant benefit, ancestor Bai Tan modestly said with a smile, but no one dared to take his humility for real. A failed advancement that resulted in gaining the power of spaceCwhat terrifying talent was that! So many at the Golden Core Stage, enough to concoct a furnace of Infant Transformation Pills! Plus, the treasures unlocked by the token, there''s a seventy percent chance to advance to the Nascent Soul, ancestor Bai Tan said greedily, his tongue flickering. Eighty years ago his realm failed to advance, and his situation was extremely bad. Worried he would become vulnerable to his enemies taking advantage of his weakness, he faked his death to escape, preserving his life. To make the faked death convincing, he even left behind his token. Unfortunately, the token changed hands too frequently, and during the back and forth, he lost track of it, filled with regret. That was his hope for the second break-through to the Nascent Soul Stage. Fortunately, heaven does not seal off all exits. Yesterday he heard that two little demons got hold of the token, asking around for its price. A heaven-sent opportunity. The appearance of the token would surely attract many at the Golden Core Stage. With the numbers too great, even he would not be able to handle them all. He could only wait until the fight was over and they were exhausted before making a strong appearance to wrap things up. What a scheme, lying in wait for eighty years, using these two juniors as bait, inducing us to fight each other, both suffering injury, so you could benefit from it. The Flame Mad Lion fixed his gaze upon Bai Tan, deliberately stalling for time while secretly preparing a backup plan, activating a magical talisman that would allow for a short spatial jump to escape this place. Bai Tan appeared undisturbed by the Flame Mad Lion''s actions, to him, these Golden Core cultivators were already dead men. He had disrupted the space; none of the Golden Core cultivators could escape. This was the difference between a Half Step Nascent Soul Stage and the Golden Core Stage. It was time to take back what belonged to him. Ancestor Bai Tan opened his wide maw and pounced on Lu Yang and another person. You two little fellows, hand over the old ancestor''s token nicely. As a reward, the old ancestor will let you die without feeling any pain, Lu Yang said nothing, silently extending a finger. A barely visible Sword Qi gathered at his fingertips, and then, he made a light swipe towards Bai Tan. A tiny line appeared on the serpent''s tongue. Snap. A piece of the serpent''s tongue fell to the ground, sizzling, highly poisonous. An extremely fine line appeared on Bai Tan''s lower jaw as well. It too fell to the ground. Flying up there must be tiresome; come down, everyone. Meng Jingzhou chuckled lightly and activated the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, swinging a full circle. The space trembled, and the Golden Core cultivators fell like dumplings, full of terror. Ancestor Bai Tan even more so crashed to the ground with a thunderous sound, toppling who knows how many trees. He couldn''t care about the pain in his body; the situation in front of him was even more panic-inducing. In Bai Tan''s eyes, Lu Yang and the other person became increasingly huge. He screamed in fright, his voice shaking, his body shivering uncontrollably, a chill emerging from the depths of his soul. Condensing Qi into swords, one punch shattering the heavensCyou, you are Nascent Soul old monsters!!! He had thought he was the hunter in the mantis stalking the cicada scenario, unwitting of the oriole behind. He had never imagined that these two little demons were Nascent Soul old monsters! What, they''re actually Nascent Soul old monsters! Why would Nascent Soul old monsters take part in such trifling affairs? Hush, do you want to anger the Nascent Soul old monsters? Everyone was chilled to the bone; Nascent Soul old monsters were fickle and all-powerful, each one a great demon renowned in their own right. Lu Yang: Although he knew it was easy to bluff in the Demon Territory, he hadn''t expected to succeed so effortlessly. Is this the Cultivation World that Eldest Senior Sister talked about? Chapter 568 Chapter 568: Chapter 567: Fragments The notorious old demons, who usually called the shots, were trembling with fear, not even daring to breathe heavily. The Nascent Soul elders, who were rarely seen, a sight not expected for years on end, were not only seen this time but two at once. This token is yours, isn''t it? Lu Yang casually swung the token by its cord and asked. Yes no no no, it''s yours, Your Excellency! I''ve heard the token can open up a treasure site, is that true? What have you hidden away? Meng Jingzhou was curious; with such grand preparations, there must be something valuable. It''s true, within the treasure site are my written insights on cultivation and materials needed for the next attempt at reaching the Nascent Soul Stage. Ever since the loss of the token, Elder Sandalwood had secretly spread rumors in hopes of luring others to help him find the token. That''s it? Half-Step Nascent Soul cultivation insights? The Seek Dao Sect''s Scripture Pavilion had several shelves full of them; you could look at them whenever you wanted. Elder Sandalwood''s half-baked cultivation insights weren''t even worthy of shelf space. As for the materials needed to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, they were even less significant. The Seek Dao Sect didn''t even have a tradition for what materials were needed for the break core to reach Nascent. Your Excellency, I truly didn''t know who you were, and if I had known, I wouldn''t have dared to do this even with ten thousand times the courage! Elder Sandalwood was so full of regret he could die, banging his head on the ground fiercely, wishing he could knock his head off. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co The other old demons followed suit, knocking their heads on the ground to show their loyalty. Honestly, Lu Yang and his companion had never seen anything like this since they had set out on their journey. It was truly satisfying. Fairy Eternity popped up and seized the moment to broaden Lu Yang''s horizons. Hey, this is nothing. Back when I casually visited the mortal world in disguise, I often encountered such things. Generally, the other party would start by saying they''re not easy to bully, bringing out their backing to show how formidable it is. After defeating their backing, they''d bring out the backing''s backing and so on and so forth. Eventually, the ultimate backing would appear, and passersby would often introduce them, saying they''re underlings of the underlings of someone from Ying Tian Immortal, extraordinarily powerful and with direct access to Immortals. And then, upon meeting me, the big shot would stutter, saying, ''It''s it''s you'' ''Forgive my blindness, please absolve my sins, Immortal'' ''Spare this small one just this once,'' while slapping themselves across the face and fiercely knocking their heads on the ground, wishing they could shatter planets, sometimes even killing their own kin who had caused the trouble. When the big shot starts knocking their head on the ground, others would follow, all at once, a sea of people, a sight to behold. In the end, I would mete out punishment based on the severity of their crimes, sometimes ending them directly, sometimes ruining their foundation, or imposing other punishments. Sadly, your cultivation level isn''t high enough yet, so you can''t witness such scenes, Fairy Eternity said with a click of her tongue, expressing regret for Lu Yang. That was a treatment only Immortals could enjoy. Lu Yang looked at the spiritual space that had turned into a tropical rainforest, feeling quite helpless. Since arriving in the Demon Territory, Fairy Eternity appropriately transformed the once delicate Spiritual Space with a shake of her body; towering trees shot up from the ground, lush and leafy. She often lay on the trees to sleep, never falling off. Now, she''d set up a swing, wearing ankle socks as she swung back and forth, her crystalline little feet swaying. So, Fairy, what happened when you encountered those troublemakers before you became an Immortal? There are generally two outcomes in those situations. What are the two outcomes? One is if the opponent''s cultivation level is higher than mine and I can''t beat them at the time, I can only run away. The other is even if the opponent''s cultivation is not as high as mine, I usually end up being chased due to a stroke of fate. Sometimes when there are too many pursuers, they even start fighting among themselves. Fairy Eternity here encountered it two or three times. They surrounded me, blocking me from all sides, and I was unable to escape. Disagreements over who would get to kill me led them to fight each other, and I took the opportunity to flee amidst the chaos. Lu Yang: Fairy, your experiences are quite bizarre. How should we deal with this bunch of old demons? Meng Jingzhou asked in a low voice. This group of old demons are ruthlessly brutal, and they definitely have blood on their hands. According to the laws of Great Xia, they all deserve the death penalty. But this is the Demon Territory, and it''s just how things are done here. They can''t enforce the jurisdiction of another area and apply the laws of Great Xia onto them; the Immortal Sect''s law enforcement power isn''t used like that. Besides, if they were all killed, the territories they govern would descend into chaos, inevitably leading to conflict and the death of many innocent members of the Demon Race. Suddenly, the glorious serpentine imprint on the forehead of Elder Baitan flashed, casting out a Spiritual Sense projection that stunned all the demons present except for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. A splendidly decorated white snake appeared, looking much younger than Elder Baitan and radiating a more vigorous life force. Who are you? I am Baigu of the White Snake Clan, salutations to the two fellow Daoists. This Baitan is a clone of mine; I had planned to recall this clone after it reached the Nascent Soul Stage to help me ascend to the Spirit Transformation Stage. It seems Baitan encountered a life-threatening situation and thus activated the imprint I left. I implore the two fellow Daoists to spare Baitan''s life. As a token of gratitude, I offer this fragment to you two! Lu Yang had heard of this kind of cultivation method before, where one refines a clone, and the achievements of the clone are reflected onto the original body. Female cultivators who practice the Dual Cultivation method also use this technique to impersonate twins, which not only adds interest but also accelerates their cultivation progress. What is this object? It''s said that there are three pieces of this fragment in total. When combined, they form the key to a Secret Realm. Unfortunately, I''ve never been able to find the other two pieces. I observe that the two fellow Daoists are deeply fortunate and will surely accomplish great things. You will definitely be able to find the other two fragments. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could reply, an imprint also flashed on the forehead of the green-faced tiger, projecting a Spiritual Sense image. A majestic tiger with stripes and two wings appeared, its face fierce, clearly startled upon seeing the green-faced tiger unconscious. He looked around and, upon seeing Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Baigu, bowed with a fist and said, I am a manager of the Qiongqi Clan. This is my unworthy son; I don''t know what he did to offend the two of you, but please show mercy and spare his life. As a recompense, I offer this fragment to you two. It''s said that this fragment serves as the key to a Divinity Transformation Stage Secret Realm. Unfortunately, despite years of searching, I''ve never been able to find the remaining pieces. Could I exchange my son''s life for this piece? The flame imprint on the forehead of the Blazing Flame Wild Lion flared, and an old lion, his eyelids nearly failing to stay open, realized it was Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s doing when he saw the most outstanding member of his clan unconscious. He was the elder of the Wild Lion Clan, and the Blazing Flame Wild Lion was the member he most believed in, which was why he supported him to become the Clan Leader. He couldn''t just watch as the Blazing Flame Wild Lion was killed. The old lion produced a piece of fragment. This is a fragment I chanced upon, and gathering three pieces forms the key to a Divinity Transformation Stage Secret Realm. May I trade it for his life? Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Why don''t you three see if the fragments in your hands can be pieced together? Chapter 569 Chapter 569: Chapter 568 Third Senior Sister The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. When the first shard appeared, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had originally planned on claiming it. After all, it was from a Divinity Transformation Stage secret realm, which could very well contain treasures unidentified even by cultivators of that stage, left within the secret realm. Assembling the shards wasn''t easy; the White Snake Clan''s Bone Collector had searched for many years without finding the other two pieces, so Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were prepared to spend a year or perhaps even longer in the Demon Territory, slowly gathering them. A year or so later, the two would rightly reach the Nascent Soul Stage, and to break into a Divinity Transformation Stage secret realm would only make sense. What neither of them expected was that in less than a minute, they had all the pieces. Bone Collector, Jin Xuan, so the other two shards were in your possession! the old lion erupted in fury, suddenly opening his eyes wide, his gaze burning like torches, his fur bristling. Old lion, have you no shame? You hid that piece quite well! Jin Xuan, who was also the Qiongqi Clan''s Manager, was equally enraged. He had searched for the other two shards for over a hundred years all over the Demon Territory, nearly running his legs off, only to find the piece was right under his nose the whole time. Even through the projection of his Spiritual Sense, Lu Yang could feel the killing intent emanating from the three. Bringing together the three shards could open a Divinity Transformation Stage secret realm, which was worth more than any Clone, illegitimate child, or talented juniorCit was absolutely not something to be given up! The three shards, sensing each other''s presence, began to tremble violently before shooting out, quickly converging above Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. This is bad! The three old demons of the Demon Race turned pale with shock, not expecting the shards to fly out of their control and toward Lu Yang! An opportunity that had fallen into their hands was not to be surrendered; such generosity did not exist in the Demon Territory! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Don''t panicCthe key may be in their hands, but if they don''t know the location of the secret realm, it''s futile! Bone Collector sneered, for what good was the key if one didn''t know where the door was? Even he didn''t know the location of the secret realm. The most pressing matter right now is to intercept those two quickly and snatch the key back! All three of them were great demons in the late stage of the Nascent Soul, and they refused to believe they couldn''t overcome these two Nascent Soul Stage lads! You''re right. The other two demons agreed, realizing they had panicked. The three shards collided above the heads of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, forming a white jade disk. A white light appeared under their feet, corresponding with the pattern on the disk! BoomC The ground cracked, rumbling continuously, until the pair swiftly leapt aside. The secret realm is right beneath their feet! Bone Collector''s eyes bulged with fury, almost bleeding with anger. Hurry up and call in the Divinity Transformation Stage you knowCwe three alone can''t stop these two! Bone Collector shouted, it was easier to win three against two, but difficult to catch them. Originally, he thought there was plenty of timeCif they were caught multiple times, they''d eventually be captured. But now that the secret realm was right under their nose, there was no time to catch them multiple times. They needed to urgently call for help from the Divinity Transformation Stage; even if the Divinity Transformation Stage got the lion''s share, they''d still be able to partake in the spoils. Without hesitation, the three old demons dispersed their Spiritual Sense projections and sought out acquaintances in the Divinity Transformation Stage. Bone Collector and Jin Xuan had it easier; their backers in their respective clans were of the Divinity Transformation Stage, while the old lion needed to seek help from other places. Is this the key to opening the secret realm? Lu Yang pointed at the floating white jade disk above him, looking puzzled. Judging by their reaction, yes, Meng Jingzhou''s expression was equally priceless. Within moments, an eight-hundred-li radius was enveloped by turmoilCas if someone had leaked the news, or perhaps a Divinity Transformation Stage worried about being outcompeted had called in friends and acquaintances to help, leading countless Divinity Transformation Stage beings to the opening of the secret realm. Many in the Divinity Transformation Stage became interested in a secret realm left by someone of their own level. It might contain treasures that could aid in elevating their realm, and cultivation techniques left by those at the same level also held significant value. WhooshCwhooshCwhooshC One after another, enigmatic figures wielding tremendous power and of various shapesCall from the Divinity Transformation Stage of the Demon RaceCappeared. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou swallowed hard; facing one or two Divinity Transformation Stage beings, they might not be in mortal danger, as they could flee if they couldn''t fight. But facing a swarm of Divinity Transformation Stage beings was a different storyCthen none of their Nascent Soul Stage talents would be of any use. The white jade disk is in the hands of these juniors? A late-stage Divinity Transformation Qiongqi with glaring fangs looked coldly at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. To answer the senior, yes, it''s these two! Jin Xuan bowed his head, kneeling on the ground. A giant white snake coiled in the sky, with two bulges on its head, seemingly on the verge of transforming into a dragon! He was a Divinity Transformation Stage being from the White Snake Clan who Bone Collector had summoned. The celestial wolf capable of swallowing the moon, the giant ape who could walk while carrying mountains One Divinity Transformation Stage being after another appeared, leaving Bone Collector, Jin Xuan, and the old lion three demons shaken with fear. Any one of these beings could sweep the three of them aside and could forcibly take over their territories without much resistance from themCthey didn''t even dare to fart too loudly. Such was the power of being an entire realm apart! Among the three demons, Jin Xuan was the strongest, possessing the strength just Half Step away from the Divinity Transformation Stage; but here, he also had to keep his head down and behave humbly, not daring to draw too much attention to himself. The Golden Core elders and Foundation Establishment demons who had been knocked unconscious began to regain consciousness, only to wish they could lapse back into unconsciousness upon seeing those Divinity Transformation Stage beings in the sky. Divinity Transformation Stage dragons are so rare to be seen; it could be decades before one shows up. How long were they unconscious, what happened, and how did so many of the Divinity Transformation Stage appear? Was it their lifespans that were exhausted to exchange for this one opportunity? It''s a bit tricky, if only I''d known, I would have carried Old Ma here. Meng Jingzhou clicked his tongue, How about you show them a round of Eldest Senior Sister''s Imitation Fist? Originally they were just showing off in front of the Golden Core members of the Demon Race, but how did they end up gathering so many from the Divinity Transformation Stage? This is not following the script, where''s the transition through the Nascent Soul Stage? At the very least, let the two of them kill a few Nascent Soul Stage members before leading to the Divinity Transformation Stage, that would be something. Lu Yang showed a troubled expression: Third Senior Sister is still unaccounted for; wouldn''t it be a little inappropriate to call Eldest Senior Sister over? They had come to assist Third Senior Sister in her archeological research, not to sweep through the Demon Territory. Just as Lu Yang and his company did not take this group of Divinity Transformation Stage members seriously, those members also did not regard Lu Yang and his company highly. They were merely two slightly talented juniors at the Golden Core Stage, hardly significant. Let''s kill these two juniors first, then we can talk about exploring the Secret Realm. Alright. The Divinity Transformation Stage members quickly came to an agreement, their aura turbulent and their killing intent unrestrained. Lu Yang sighed; there was no other way; they had to force an invitation to the Eldest Senior Sister. ThudC Suddenly, a pleasant sound of a zither echoed through the sky, tingling like a stream striking against stones, inexplicably comforting and calming the restless hearts. Did I allow you to kill? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the zither music ceased, a figure in green appeared in front of Lu Yang, blocking all murderous intents directed at him. The figure in green cradled an ancient zither, her posture lazy and looks stunningly beautiful, eyes covered with a black cloth, adding a touch of mystery. It''s her! Damn it, how could it be her! Isn''t she currently being hunted by various clans, yet she dares to show her face?! The pupils of those in the Divinity Transformation Stage shrunk, agitated and looking towards the green-clad figure with a combination of fear and disbelief, as a wave of terror spread among them. This was a formidable figure even those in the Body Integration Realm could not handle, not someone they at the Divinity Transformation Stage could mess with! Run! Without hesitation, those in the Divinity Transformation Stage fled. Clang! The plucking of the zither strings vibrated the space, immobilizing everyone in mid-air, unable to move even a finger, fear unmistakably etched in their eyes. Did I say you could run? Third Senior Sister? Lu Yang asked tentatively, his tone carrying a hint of joy. He had seen portraits of Third Senior Sister before. It''s me. Senior Sister, how did you get here? We were just saying we need to find you! They were still hundreds of miles away from the location Third Senior Sister had given them. Third Senior Sister spoke with a tone of helplessness. Eldest Senior Sister sent me a message, saying that it''s unlikely you two would honestly come to find me. If there were any major disturbances in these few days, it likely would have been caused by you two. She told me to come to your aid, to prevent any accidents. How did you two manage to draw in so many from the Divinity Transformation Stage? Lu Yang said cautiously: If I said it was all a coincidence, would you believe me? I do. You do? Lu Yang was overjoyed, not expecting the Third Senior Sister he had never met to trust him so much. Mmm, that''s what I always tell Eldest Senior Sister when I cause trouble in the Demon Territory. (Wishing you smooth sailing with the postgraduate exam, success in reaching the shore) Chapter 570 – 569: A Ready Chapter 570: Chapter 569: A Ready-Made Gift Those in the Spirit Transformation Stage, even the least among the different races, are considered a core force with considerable say; even more so, some are the chieftains of their clans. Many from the Nascent Soul Stage come to join them, wielding overwhelming power. Such a combined force can roam and dominate the Demon Territory unchallenged, ignoring all rules. -In the eyes of Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Core ancestors, those in the Spirit Transformation Stage are like heaven. But those in the Spirit Transformation Stage know that compared to true cultivators, they are but mere ants. Just like now, the legendary Fairy of Demon Sound appeared, and with a mere single move, she fixed them all in the sky, unable to move a fraction. They could only watch helplessly as the three people below talked and laughed freely, without a single thing they could do about it. When I previously traveled in the Demon Territory, many accidents occurred, all of which Eldest Senior Sister helped me with. Now, my cultivation level is different from before; I no longer need Eldest Senior Sister and can handle it all on my own, Third Senior Sister laughed, saying this is what growth is. As for you all Third Senior Sister turned her head; even though her eyes were covered, she could still keenly observe the outside world. You all have struggled through the Demon Territory for so many years; you understand the rules here. The slayer shall be slain; you made your move against my junior brother, so there is no need for you to remain alive. Wait The Qiongqi Clan desperately tried to break free, attempting to beg for mercy, but just as one of them uttered a word, Third Senior Sister once again plucked the strings of her zither. The sound waves transformed into invisible fine threads, slicing apart the beings of the Spirit Transformation Stage and the Nascent Soul Stage in the sky into pieces, with chunks of their flesh falling pitter-patter to the ground, a bloody mess. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou swallowed hard; Third Senior Sister was truly ruthless when she took action. What''s the big deal? That''s how people were killed during ancient times, Fairy Eternity stepped forward as a witness. The Demon Territory of ancient times was even more dangerous than now, with countless cultivators and members of the Demon Race falling every day. The Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Stage cultivators of the Demon Race who had just awakened were dumbfounded. The noble beings of the Spirit Transformation Stage were slaughtered so effortlessly; their minds couldn''t process such immense information for a moment. After a few seconds, a demon screamed out and ran away frantically from the place, and the remaining members of the Demon Race, as if waking from a dream, also fled one after another. It didn''t matter where they ran, as long as they could get away from here! Third Senior Sister had little interest in these minions, letting them leave as they pleased. With the rabble dead or gone, Third Senior Sister continued to observe Lu Yang, noting his solid foundation with some emotion. She unfolded a dining cloth and laid it on the ground, gesturing for the two of them to sit down without being too formal. You''ve made quick progress in cultivation. I heard that when you entered our master''s gate, it just so happened that master disappeared. It was Eldest Senior Sister who personally instructed you; you''re really lucky. I too wish to be taught by Eldest Senior Sister, but alas, I missed the opportunity. I asked Eldest Senior Sister to send someone well-versed in ancient history from our sect, but instead, she sent you here. I did not expect that at such a young age, you would become an ancient history scholar recognized by Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang offered a smile: It''s all luck, just luck. Third Senior Sister waved her hand, encouraging Lu Yang, How can it be called luck? Don''t belittle yourself. Luck is only a part, your achievements today must also come from effort. Lu Yang thought about it, and indeed it was true. If he hadn''t strived to pass Fairy''s trials, he wouldn''t have survived to this day. Third Senior Sister then turned to Meng Jingzhou with a slightly teasing tone, If he is Lu Yang, then you must be the young master of the Meng Family? Eldest Senior Sister mentioned that you, with your Single Body Spiritual Root, are brave enough to innovate and advance, forming two Single Golden Elixirs and even mastering Nirvana True Fire to speed up your cultivation, completely fearless of a weak will leading you astray into the Demon Path. Even Demonic Cultivators wouldn''t dare to do this. Just for this pursuit of the Immortal Dao in your heart, you have surpassed everyone else! As your Senior Sister, it was a bit rushed the first time we met, and I didn''t have a suitable gift ready for you. So, I''ll open this Secret Realm and take you two to find some good things. As a Senior Sister should, I can''t let them down. The entrance to the Secret Realm was right beneath their feet, and she moved the floating white jade disc into her grasp, This Secret Realm should have been left by a member of the Suan Ni of the Divinity Transformation Stage, who back then was also a renowned talent within the Demon Territory, full of pride and unruliness, who destroyed several small tribes based on his whims. Unfortunately, he later provoked a powerful existence that should not have been provoked. The strong enemy attacked, and the Suan Ni was defeated, dying in the north. His defensive treasure, the white jade disc, was shattered by the powerful enemy into three pieces and scattered across the Demon Territory. Third Senior Sister sighed, I''ve also tried to find the fragments of the white jade disc but never succeeded, so the matter was left unresolved. I didn''t expect that today you two little fellows would have assembled the white jade disc. Yeah, I didn''t expect to be able to assemble the white jade disc either. Lu Yang, with a clear conscience, could say he did nothingCthe white jade disc came to him on its own. Senior Sister, don''t all Secret Realms have realm restrictions? Can you enter a Secret Realm at the level of Spirit Transformation? Third Senior Sister shook her head, What you are referring to are Secret Realms left as fortune for future generations, with realm restrictions set. In those realms, descendants can gain rewards after passing trials, but this Secret Realm is Suan Ni''s own personal treasury. As long as it can be opened, one can enter and exit freely without any restrictions. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So that''s how it is. Fortune-giving Secret Realms are quite rare in the Demon Territory, but they are more common in Great Xia, so it''s not your fault that you have this misconception. Why are they common in Great Xia? There are two reasons. One is that some Cultivators value affinity, preparing for their future cultivation. If descendants benefit from their Secret Realm, they form a good connection with them, which could reduce the harm they suffer when Passing Thunder Tribulation. And the second reason? Great Xia imposes inheritance tax, and some Cultivators don''t want to pay it, opting to set up Secret Realms for the destined ones. That counts as a gift and isn''t taxed. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Third Senior Sister weighed the white jade disc in her hand, This disc is actually quite useful, but it''s too high-level for you to use. Why don''t I just give this disc to you two? She couldn''t, like the Eldest Senior Sister, place several layers of seals on the white jade disc, to be unlocked one by one as Lu Yang''s cultivation level increased. The entrance to the Secret Realm was a black vortex dotted with starlight. Anyone who rashly entered without the key, even if not torn apart by the vortex, would be sent to unknown places, which is very dangerous. Third Senior Sister seemed to know how to use the white jade disc just like that, activating it, connecting the white jade disc and the entrance to the Secret Realm, and then with a gentle twist, the entrance to the Secret Realm opened. All set. Senior Sister, you seem to be very familiar with how to use the white jade disc? Lu Yang asked uncertainly. What about it, I observed that Suan Ni using this disc when we fought, and just watching a few times was enough to learn. So, the Suan Ni was killed by you? Did I not mention that? Oh right, I said he provoked a powerful enemy, it''s all the same. Chapter 571 Chapter 571: Chapter 570: Enjoying the Treatment of Daoist Buyu in Advance When I first came to the Demon Territory, I was unfamiliar with the place, and that Suan Ni thought I was easy to bully, wanting to take liberties with me. In a fit of rage, I slew it. That Suan Ni was the pride of their race and being killed by me in front of all their geniuses, it was a huge disgrace. Naturally, the Suan Ni clan wouldn''t let it go, and I had to flee for a long time. What happened after that? Later, I asked Eldest Senior Sister to help me fight back, and now the Suan Ni clan has quieted down a lot, at least on the surface, Third Senior Sister said with a laugh. Now, there were quite a few people chasing after her, perhaps including assassins sent secretly by the Suan Ni clan. Lu Yang heard that Third Senior Sister had entered the Demon Territory at the Divinity Transformation Stage, easily killing a genius of the same level from the Demon Race, and even managed to escape the pursuit of the Suan Ni clan. That was no simple feat. The three entered the Secret Realm, where yellow sand filled the sky, and twisters carried boulders within, a certain death for anyone caught in them. The wind was so strong that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou almost got carried away. And in the sandstorm, visibility was very low, making it hard to extend one''s Spiritual Sense. This is a Wind-Calming Pearl, you both take one, Third Senior Sister gave each of them a green jade pearl. Holding the pearl, their bodies felt lighter as if there was no wind around them, allowing them to walk freely. It''s not that there''s no wind around, but the Wind-Calming Pearl releases wind in the opposite direction, which counteracts and neutralizes the wind around you, Fairy Eternity explained offhandedly. The innate abilities of the Suan Ni lie in wind and fog. These two Wind-Calming Pearls were likely refined from Suan Ni skulls. What treasures. You two follow me closely, otherwise it''s very easy to get lost, Third Senior Sister loudly reminded. Third Senior Sister, can you see the path ahead? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO Not see, but feel. After coming to the Demon Territory, I covered my eyes to train my other senses and not rely on eyesight or Spiritual Sense anymore. As one''s Cultivation Level increases, a cultivator''s senses and Spiritual Sense become much sharper, but to further advance, relying solely on the improvements brought about by increased cultivation is insufficient; deliberate training is necessary. Senior Sister, did you decide to train your four senses after seeing the fog in the Central Continent and the Demon Territory? Meng Jingzhou thought of the fog before entering the Demon Territory. Right, the fog was an awakening for me. Then Senior Sister, do you know why the Demon Territory was erected on the Central Continent, and what''s the situation with the East Sea and Buddha Country to the extreme north? I knew you would ask this. Time is tight right now. I''ll explain it slowly after we get out. Time is tight? Yeah, if those old folks realize I''m showing my face here, they''ll definitely send someone to kill me. It''s best for us to leave the Secret Realm before they arrive. Senior Sister, did you expose your identity as a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect? Meng Jingzhou, as a cultivator who held the dual identity of being both a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect and Meng Family''s Young Master, was always cautious of his own safety, heeding Uncle Ba''s warning. Not really, I''m being hunted for my own abilities, Third Senior Sister said while casually playing her ancient zither, deflecting the incoming boulders with ease and enjoying herself. We''ve arrived. The three arrived at a stone chamber, which was surrounded by an unnamed Array Method that blocked out the sandstorm and twisters, as peaceful as if it were a world cut off from the rest. In front of the stone chamber lay two stone statues carved in the likeness of Suan Ni. Sensing the approach of strangers, the statues assumed a defensive stance, ready to attack. Third Senior Sister, without even a glance, smashed the Suan Ni statues with a couple of slaps, picking up two half-finished keys from within the statues, joining them to form a complete key, and unlocked the stone chamber. Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed; these two Suan Ni statues were not simple, able to unleash a fighting force comparable to the early stages of Spirit Transformation in a short time. If he and Meng Jingzhou had come to the Secret Realm by themselves, just these two statues alone could have caused them much trouble. Indeed, this is a place only those at the Nascent Soul Stage could enter. The great doors of the stone chamber thunderously opened, revealing a small pile of Spirit Stones and several books on Intercourse Cultivation Techniques. The Suan Ni clan, being a branch of the Long Clan, inherited the Long Clan''s inherently lascivious nature, addicts of Intercourse Cultivation. The Suan Ni initially began to trouble Third Senior Sister based on these reasons. Besides, there were all sorts of rare and exotic treasures, dazzling to the eyes. Meng Jingzhou picked up a bronze-colored fruit. As he held it, it felt like jade, cool to the touch, and he could sense the vitality contained within the fruit. Is this Mu Bai Jin Yu? Mu Bai Jin Yu, a heavenly treasure that has existed since ancient times, has extremely harsh conditions for its formation. Only a spiritual plant that has developed spiritual intelligence and absorbs the energy of Wu Jin through its roots can bear this fruit, which is greatly beneficial to cultivators with a Golden Spirit Root, enhancing their vitality and control over metal. As far as Meng Jingzhou knew, only the Five Elements Sect had this type of fruit, which grew on spiritual plants rooted in the Golden Meridians, and the yield was very limited. Could it be that this Suan Ni killed a disciple of the Five Elements Sect, a case of murder and plunder Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I don''t think so, said Lu Yang, who was nearby. Why? Lu Yang picked up a piece of paper nearby and shook it, This is a purchase receipt from the Five Elements Sect. If there''s a problem with the quality, it can be returned. Meng Jingzhou: How can your Five Elements Sect operate more formally than our Meng Family? Lu Yang picked up another piece of paper: This is an IOU from the Suan Ni. To buy the Mu Bai Jin Yu, he borrowed quite a sum from the merchants, likely turning into bad debt now. The Suan Ni did not possess Qin Haoran''s ability and couldn''t transfer causality and debt onto anyone who took it. This Suan Ni was merely one of the geniuses of its clan, where the competition was fierce; some things had to be earned, fought for, or borrowed by themselves! Then it''s perfect, take this fruit for yourself, it can enhance your Sword Qi, said Meng Jingzhou as he tossed the fruit to Lu Yang. Alright, quickly collect it with the Identity Jade. Once we get out, we can pick at leisure, said the Third Senior Sister, with her wealth of experience being chased, sensing that it was almost time to leave or it would be too late. On hearing this, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou activated their Identity Jades and swept the Suan Ni''s legacy clean. Let''s go. The Third Senior Sister took out a piece of beast skin and let the other two sit on it before she stared at the sandstorm and rushed out of the Secret Realm. Boom! No sooner had the three rushed out of the Secret Realm than they were viciously attacked. The beast skin wobbled precariously, nearly causing them to fall off. Demon Music Fairy, let''s see where you can run today! Hand over your life! You''ve done enough evil deeds, you''re sure to be executed today! Several cultivators at the Body Integration Realm were blocking the exit of the Secret Realm, their stored power attacks all bombarding the beast skin, startling Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Both of them were only at the Golden Core Stage, so why were they prematurely suffering the treatment meant for Daoist Buyu? The attack continued, and the beast skin was riddled with holes, its occupants gradually becoming translucent. Not good, this is an illusion created by the mirage bead! You think you can catch me? As the illusion shattered, the Third Senior Sister sneered and turned into a streak of light, seizing the chance to break out of the encirclement. In this moment, she was reminded of the first lesson from Daoist Buyu. Xiao Gan, as my third disciple, the first thing you must learn is how to escape, The teachings of Daoist Buyu had helped her survive against all odds on multiple occasions, playing a crucial role. Chapter 572 Chapter 572: Chapter 571 Immortal''s Secret Technique! Stop, don''t let her get away! Die! Kill her! A group of monsters from the Demon Race at the Unification Realm bellowed from behind, their bloodlines stimulated to the extreme, their innate divine abilities pouring down like rain, exploding in the air, the ground roaring, forests collapsing in swathes, and dust shooting into the air. WhooshC The Third Senior Sister deftly maneuvered the beast hide, shooting out of the dust clouds, leaving her pursuers in the dust. She didn''t forget to reassure Lu Yang and another, soothingly saying, Don''t be afraid, Junior Brothers. I have learned the art of flying from the Fifth Elder. Although I am not as skilled as that old man, it is more than enough to shake off these people. Consciously setting up a barrier on the beast hide to block the impact of the wind, the Third Senior Sister was aware that the extreme speed was still unbearable for those at the Golden Core Stage. Moreover, the flight path of the Third Senior Sister was not something ordinary people could endure. To put it nicely, it was like a butterfly fluttering gracefully. To put it bluntly, it was like twirling crazily like a tornado, which was more ferocious than the unification of Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu. Fortunately, the two had prior experience riding the Fifth Elder''s flying shuttle at breakneck speeds, so they didn''t pass out on the spot. Along the way, the Third Senior Sister continually unleashed attacks behind her, mixing real with fake, exhausting the Unification Realm pursuers and eventually forcing them to give up chasing the trio. Told you, you couldn''t catch up to me. Still insisted on chasing, such a waste of time. The Third Senior Sister murmured as she made an impromptu landing, nearby was a stronghold she had set up. NovelFire.site You two, are you okay? After landing, the Third Senior Sister noticed her two Junior Brothers wobbling as they walked, hardly able to stand steadily. No, no forget it, I have a problem. The two wanted to act tough and say they were fine, but their bodies honestly collapsed, unconscious. The Third Senior Sister shook her head helplessly, used the beast hide to wrap the two of them up, and brought them to the stronghold. Lu Yang heard the sparse sound of rain from outside and tried hard to open his eyes, his mind a blurred mess, momentarily unable to remember what had happened before he lost consciousness. He stared at the cave ceiling until a drop of water condensed and splashed on his face, reluctantly turning his head and gradually recalled what had happened. Lu Yang turned his head and saw a pair of legs belonging to Meng Jingzhou. Looking past Meng Jingzhou, he saw a rising bonfire and the Third Senior Sister sitting beside it. In the dim cave, the flickering light of the fire made the shadow of the Third Senior Sister lengthen and shorten, constantly changing the shadows on her face, creating an intriguing beauty. The Third Senior Sister played the lute and hummed softly, her voice melodious and pleasing to the ear, making one feel comfortable as if floating in water, held up by an invisible force. You two woke up? Seems like your physical condition is better than I estimated, the Third Senior Sister stopped strumming, her lips curling into a slight smile. This was an original lute piece she composed, capable of calming spirits and soothing souls. Their premature awakening was also related to wearing the Time Immortal''s relic given by Sister Shangguan. Both of us? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou woke up almost at the same time, Lu Yang facing Meng Jingzhou''s feet, and Meng Jingzhou naturally facing Lu Yang''s feet. The two quickly sat up, still suffering from the aftereffects of their wild ride, feeling dizzy and almost collapsing back to the ground. Don''t rush, you two. Take it easy for a bit. Where are we? This is a stronghold I established a hundred years ago. It seems we''re lucky that no one has discovered it in all those years; it''s very safe. Those old monsters won''t give up easily, I guess they''ll search the area for a few days before they leave. The three of us might as well rest here for a few days. We were in a bit of a hurry earlier, but now that we have some time, let''s check out the treasures we picked up in the Secret Realm. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou opened their Identity Jades, pouring out a huge pile of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Lu Yang casually picked up a fruit-shaped piece of Wooden White Gold Jade, nibbling on it while rummaging through other treasures. During consumption, the effects of the Wooden White Gold Jade would merge into the body, enhancing Sword Qi and vitality. As his life force increased, the feeling of dizziness gradually dissipated. We''ll split these Spirit Stones equally between us. Lu Yang used his hands to split the pile of Spirit Stones into two equal parts. Take these cultivation techniques, Meng Jingzhou handed Lu Yang a stack of manuals. Upon looking, Lu Yang saw they were manuals for Intercourse Cultivation. What do I need these for? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And they''d be useful to me? After thinking for a moment, Lu Yang felt that Meng Jingzhou made sense. He took the manuals, casually flipping through a few, his expression one of disgust. The orthodox Intercourse Cultivation techniques were about complementing Yin and Yang, while all that Suan Ni possessed were unorthodox methods of absorbing Yin to replenish Yang, which were harmful without limit. Burn them. Lu Yang casually threw the manuals into the fire, and they quickly turned into a pile of ashes. Hm? Is there something inside the manuals? The characters from the manuals drifted out of the flames, gathered together, and transformed into a golden piece of paper that remained undamaged despite the searing flames. Lu Yang looked surprised. It seemed that this was the real technique hidden within the manuals, which only revealed its true form through burning. Destroy before rebuilding, could it be a coincidence? Lu Yang murmured, directly pulling the golden piece of paper from the fire. The paper was densely covered with tiny characters; indeed, it was a cultivation technique. This is What is it? An Immortal''s secret technique! What?! It wasn''t just Meng Jingzhou C even the meditating Third Senior Sister hadn''t expected such an earth-shattering secret technique to be hidden within the Intercourse Cultivation manuals. This Yang Invigorating technique was written in an ancient language that only Lu Yang could fully understand. What kind of technique is it? Yang Invigorating Technique. Meng Jingzhou: Are you kidding me, lad? Wait, why would an Immortal need a Yang Invigorating technique, which Immortal needs to invigorate Yang? Realizing something, Meng Jingzhou recalled an ancient rumor: Is it the Yingtian Immortal? I''ve heard that Yingtian Immortal bedded a hundred women in a night, took good men''s wives, and made countless women pregnant in one night! Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou in disbelief. Where did such rumors come from? Wasn''t he afraid that the Yingtian Immortal would strike down the rumor-monger during his Heavenly Tribulation? After Immortals die, their Dao Fruit does not vanish. Fairy Eternity is a good example of this. Lu Yang couldn''t determine whether the Yingtian Immortal was still alive based on the existence of Heavenly Tribulations. It''s for the Qilin Immortal; he has two wives, Lu Yang revealed the true user of this Yang Invigorating technique. Qilin Immortal? That''s the Demon Immortal that people often talk about. His true form is a Kirin, the only Kirin in the world. He has two wives, one from the Long Clan and the other from the Phoenix Tribe. This Yang Invigorating technique was researched by the Demon Immortal''s two wives. Third Senior Sister showed a surprised expression. Academia had speculated that the Demon Immortal''s true form was a Kirin, but there was no concrete evidence, so no one could say for sure. This theory had been questioned since its inception, yet based on her Junior Brother''s tone, he seemed very certain. Could it be that he had conclusive evidence? As for the Demon Immortal having two wives, even though she had studied ancient history for many years, she had never heard of it. During ancient times, the Dragon and Phoenix Clans had two supremely powerful beings that reached the realm of Semi-Immortals. Was her Junior Brother suggesting that these two individuals were the wives of the Demon Immortal? No wonder Eldest Senior Sister assigned her Junior Brother to come over; although his Cultivation Level was not high, he had a deep understanding of ancient history. Chapter 573 Chapter 573: Chapter 572: Junior Brother, Are You Talking About Unofficial History? Junior Brother, have you heard about the battle between the Demon Immortal and the ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans? Third Senior Sister recalled a legend, wondering if Junior Brother might have a different interpretation of it. The three of them could fight? Lu Yang wondered in his heart, Isn''t the Qilin Immortal kneeling at the Sword Array every day? Were the three of you fighting in bed? Yes, it''s said that it was a fight for the position of ascension to immortality between the Demon Immortal and the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. It was a famous battle for ascension in history, ranking in the top ten great power battles. Many scholars have wanted to delve deeply into that battle. However, the existing records of that battle are very vague, making it difficult to study. Several ancient texts mention that the Demon Immortal and the ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix were Semi-Immortals. The three engaged in a massive battle among the stars. They had the power to obscure the heavens, darkening the skies and dimming the sun and moon, plunging the world into darkness, so dark that you couldn''t see your own hand. People were in panic, and in the end, the Demon Immortal fought one against two to win the battle, turning the skies and bringing light back to the world. Fairy, do you know about that battle? What kind of question is that? The two girls from the Dragon and Phoenix clans are my unnamed disciples, and the Qilin Immortal has been beaten by me since we were small. I''m very close to all three of them. How could I not watch such a huge battle? Fairy Eternity felt that Lu Yang was underestimating her; she always cared about her friends. Not just me, Ying Tian, Suiyue, and Jiuchong were all watching from the sidelines. The battle was indeed fierce. Qilin Immortal''s combat prowess was fierce; despite fighting against two, he was not killed. Initially, it was a free-for-all among the three, but as they fought, the Dragon and Phoenix girls realized the Qilin Immortal was the toughest to deal with. They decided they needed to team up to take down the Qilin Immortal first. The Qilin Immortal was seriously injured, beaten black and blue, looking as terrible as one can imagine. He thought this wouldn''t do, with everyone watching; how would he keep up appearances if this look became well-known? When he fought, he intentionally or unintentionally moved closer to the sun and the moon, nearly scaring the Golden Crow and the Jade Rabbit to death. Three Semi-Immortals fightingCif they got hit even once, they''d be laying low for half a year. Hit twice, they''d be laid up for a lifetime. So, the Golden Crow and the Jade Rabbit quickly took the sun and moon and ran away. Once they ran off, the world turned pitch black; without light, we immortals could see the Qilin Immortal''s battle, but mortals and ordinary cultivators could not. The Qilin Immortal''s plan succeeded. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Still, the Qilin Immortal, fighting one against two, wasn''t easy to defeat. Fortunately, there was no light; otherwise, if his battered appearance spread, I bet he''d wish he could die. My drawing skills are excellent; I took the chance to sketch it down. The Qilin Immortal has been beaten by me since childhood; his vitality is strong, and the effect of the Dao Fruit Outline''s ''survival of the fittest'' made him stronger the more he fought, perfectly suited for a war of attrition. In the end, the Dragon and Phoenix girls'' techniques had little effect on the Qilin Immortal. The Qilin Immortal won the victory, and the two girls were thoroughly convinced by their defeat. After winning, the Qilin Immortal wanted to invite the Golden Crow and the Jade Rabbit back, but they refused to return; the Qilin Immortal had scared them away, so how could it be easy to ask them back? With no other choice, the Qilin Immortal had to invite another pair of the Golden Crow and the Jade Rabbit. Lu Yang: So much for no sun, no moon, changing the heavens and earth. Lu Yang faithfully recounted the course of the battle to Third Senior Sister, who had a strange expression after listening. Junior Brother, is this a folk tale? Such a wild tale, daring to spread such rumors about the Qilin Immortal. No, this is official history. Third Senior Sister: ? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang saw that neither Meng Jingzhou nor Third Senior Sister needed the immortal-level Yang Invigorating Technique. With his cultivation level, he couldn''t destroy it either, so he could only take it for himself and plan to exchange it for Contribution Points at the Scripture Pavilion later. What is this? Lu Yang picked up a palm-sized small cage. The cage, with chains, held a golden Suan Ni, which flickered like flames, seeming unstable and elusive. After hearing Lu Yang''s description, Third Senior Sister quickly provided an answer, This is the essence of a Suan Ni''s spirit. It''s crafted from the soul of a Suan Ni and is now a lifeless object. If absorbed, it can further stimulate one''s bloodline and grant even more powerful divine abilities. It seems that the Suan Ni I killed had once murdered its own kind, attempting to absorb its essence for itself, but it was killed before it could do so. Murdering one''s kin is a grave sin. Moreover, the Suan Ni targeted by that one was definitely of pure blood and high status. So much time has passed that even if I were to offer this to the Suan Ni Clan, they''d likely assume I''m just making excuses. Originally this was a spirit essence of the Spirit Transformation level. You two cannot absorb it, but nearly two hundred years have passed and even the seal is no longer effective, a large part of the essence has spilled out. It is now a Nascent Soul-level spirit essence, which makes it convenient for absorption. Junior Brother Meng, you can absorb this spirit essence. Suan Ni are born from the union of dragons and lions, naturally possessing characteristics of both the Long Clan and lion-kind, albeit not fully mastered. If you absorb the essence of a Suan Ni, you may gain attributes of both the dragon and lion, especially the famed Fearless Lion Seal from Buddhism. You might be able to glimpse a part of it. Here, take it. Lu Yang handed the essence of the Suan Ni to Meng Jingzhou. There was no need for thanks between good brothers. Meng Jingzhou covered the cage with one hand and supported it with the other. The essence of the Suan Ni transformed into strands of golden light, entering his body through all meridians. Sweat the size of soybeans beaded on Meng Jingzhou''s forehead, quickly drenching his whole body, and his teeth chattered as he battled fiercely with the Suan Ni''s spirit essence in his spiritual space. If you want to scream, then scream. I''ve placed a seal around this cave; nobody outside can hear what''s happening here, Third Senior Sister reminded him, sensing that Meng Jingzhou was suppressing himself. As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Jingzhou found an outlet for his pain. His eyes narrowed, turning golden, his throat trembled, and he emitted a roar that humans could not produce. RoarC The Lion''s Roar. No sound of the dragon''s chant, it seems you''ve mastered the Lion''s Roar. What a pity, the dragon''s traits are much stronger than the lion''s. Nevertheless, it''s not bad. Your roar has a bit of the grandeur of the Buddhism Lion''s Roar. I heard you''ve also learned the Arhat Fist. Your affinity with Buddhism is profound. Perhaps you might learn the Fearless Lion Seal in the future. By the way, Senior Sister, what did you mean by dragon traits? Oh, there are many, such as commanding the wind and rain, possessing a strong physical body, riding the clouds, dragon''s innate licentiousness, and suchCall good traits. Meng Jingzhou always felt like there was one trait he definitely couldn''t master. Even if you mastered it, there wouldn''t be a problem. Eldest Senior Sister has always praised your willpower. If you gained that last trait, you''d still retain your vital essence, and your cultivation speed would undoubtedly be faster than Junior Brother. Meng Jingzhou shook his head vigorously, feeling a chill of fear; fortunately, he had already broken away from the Meng Family and practiced acts of kindness. Only by such luck had he narrowly avoided disaster. He was already struggling to endure it; if he obtained the innate licentiousness of the dragon, the chants from Suspension Temple would be in vain, and even if Master Jiesha possessed him, he couldn''t resist the physiological urges. Chapter 574 Chapter 574: Chapter 573: Cage Chapter 574: Chapter 573: Cage ` Cultivation is about pressing forward bravely without fearing difficulties and dangers, Lu Yang advised Meng Jingzhou. Look at how Master makes enemies everywhere. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under immense pressure, his cultivation level has soared, making him the leading figure of our time. Lu Yang admonished Meng Jingzhou not to think that evading the Dragon''s intrinsic lasciviousness was a good thing; such an attitude was detrimental to cultivation. The greater the pressure, the greater the potential. That''s the truth Eldest Senior Sister told herself, a lesson she learned from Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu practiced what he preached and perfectly proved the correctness of his theory. NovelFire.site He''s still applying his theory today, and his tireless spirit is something Lu Yang truly admires. Meng Jingzhou gave Lu Yang a sideways glance, saying with irony, Easy for you to say, you''re not the one feeling the pain. Let''s switch places and you''ll see. The Suan Ni that Third Senior Sister killed, true to being one of the Geniuses, possessed many valuable items. Is this a bottle of Nascent Transformation Pills? Lu Yang took out a small bottle and poured out a pill, which resembled the Nascent Transformation Pills described in books. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co These pills can break through from the Golden Core Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage. Elixir Cauldron Peak does not refine such things, so Lu Yang had never seen the actual item. These three bottles are all Nascent Transformation Pills. What kind of elixir is this? Meng Jingzhou found a pill stored in its own small bottle. Upon opening it, a pungent elixir fragrance hit him, and it smelled like it was worth a fortune. With this scent, it should be a Soul Condensing Pill, which is used for breaking through from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Divinity Transformation Stage, Third Senior Sister identified the source of the elixir with a twitch of her nose. Soon after, Meng Jingzhou found another Soul Condensing Pill. Leaning against a stone wall, Third Senior Sister explained, Suan Ni is already at the Mid-stage of Spirit Transformation. Soul Condensing Pills are useless to him. He must have hoarded these elixirs to win over his subordinates. There are many factions within the Suan Ni clan. To vie for the position of Clan Leader in the future, one needs not only the support of the higher-ups but also the loyalty of underlings, such as collecting materials, intelligence, and so forth. I''ve seen many underlings bullying the weak in the name of collecting materials. I''ve casually killed a few, and that''s how I''ve made some of my enemies. As for the methods of garnering subordinates'' loyalty, there are many. Some are based purely on trust, while others are bound by life-and-death contracts or master-servant pacts, and there are also those trained by the old generation to be loyal retainers. By the way, Third Senior Sister, there wasn''t enough time in the Secret Realm for you to elaborate. What exactly are the Central Continent, Demon Territory, Buddha Country, East Sea, and the extreme north like? Eldest Senior Sister also said if we encounter any strange phenomena at the border of the Central Continent and Demon Territory, we can directly ask you. Upon this topic, Third Senior Sister no longer lounged lazily against the stone wall. She sat up straight, her tone turning serious. Strictly speaking, these are matters that cultivators of your level should not know. But since Eldest Senior Sister said so, she must have her reasons. Let me confirm once more, are you sure you want to know about this? Both of them nodded simultaneously. The question was right before their eyes, and not knowing the answer was unbearably tantalizing. Seeing this, Third Senior Sister sighed, idly drew a few lines in the air with her fingertips, and a continent rose up in an orderly fashionaEURlabeled as the Central Continent. Most cultivators believe that the world is flat and that we, the Demon Race, and the Sea Clan all live on the same single continent. But this is not the case. As she spoke, a landmass the same size as the Central Continent appeared to the east of it, standing vertically relative to the Central Continent. The vertical landmass to the east was a vast ocean. This is the East Sea. To the west side of the Central Continent, a landmass shrouded in sand arose parallel to the East Sea Continent. This is Buddha Country. To the south of the Central Continent, a landmass covered with dense forests and steep mountains stood upright. This is our current location, the Demon Territory. To the north of the Central Continent, a white continent rose up, filling the last gap in the surrounding barrier. This is the scarcely populated extreme northern land. Third Senior Sister pinched her fingers in the air, capturing a red, scorching sphere. She placed this sphere above the five continents. ` This is the sun and the moon, Third Senior Sister paused, then continued. There is also a continent that is not recorded in books, a continent only known to high-order cultivators, The sixth continent appeared, covering the top of the box. Sealing the top. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were both shocked, their pupils contracted, disbelief written all over their faces. This continent is called the Spiritless Continent. As the name suggests, it is a land completely devoid of spiritual essence, without any value, not only do cultivators despise it, but even mortals are reluctant to go to such a place. Spiritual essence has the effect of dredging meridians and strengthening the body; mortals who go to the Spiritless Continent will find their physical conditions deteriorate. You may have heard of that legend, thirty thousand years ago, the Ancient Nameless One turned stars into continents, But the Ancient Nameless One did not turn stars into just one continent, but six, The six indestructible continents formed a cube, locking everyone inside here. During this time, many cultivation geniuses attempted to break through the continents to reach the world beyond, but without exception, all failed, even those who were adept at space spells could not penetrate the bottom layer of the continent. There are even rumors that not even Immortals could break through the continents, As for why the Ancient Nameless One would do such a thing, it remains a mystery. In fact, whether it''s six continents or one whole continent, it has no impact on cultivators. The area of these six continents is vast enough that whether it is for cultivation or combat, there are no feelings of constraint. This Although Lu Yang had anticipated the existence of the sixth continent and that they lived in a box so vast it seemed boundless, seeing this scene still felt like a fantasy. Lu Yang had always wondered why the Ancient Nameless One would turn stars into continents, what was the purpose? This left Lu Yang utterly mystified, and now at last, the answer was revealedaEURthe Ancient Nameless One aimed to lock something up. Using stars as material and the continents as barriers, an impenetrably massive box was constructed, so large that its size could not be calculated. If you don''t believe it, you can go down and see for yourself if you know the Earth Escape Skill, Third Senior Sister added. Many cultivators found it hard to accept the truth upon their first encounter. Seeing is believing, understandable. I''ll go take a look, said Lu Yang without hesitation, standing up to dive. This was not just his decision, but also the intention of Fairy Eternity. The continental barrier was thick, and by Lu Yang''s speed, it took days to calculate the descent. Luckily, now at the Golden Core Stage, he could maintain internal circulation, going for a long time without breathing. The only issue was sustaining the Earth Shrinking spell continuously, as he would run out of magical power. This problem could be solved with the Great Recovery Pill. Using the Earth Shrinking spell, he zipped down into the ground. Three hours passed, and Lu Yang''s spiritual essence was depleted. He created a small space underground using a ground-sealing method, where he rested for a moment after taking the Great Recovery Pill, before continuing his descent. After repeating this twenty times, five days had passed. His diving body paused as if he had stepped onto solid ground, feeling very tangible. Earth Shrinking could not proceed. He had reached the bottom of the continent. Chapter 575 Chapter 575: Chapter 574: The True Identity of the Ancient Nameless One Chapter 575: Chapter 574: The True Identity of the Ancient Nameless One ` At the very bottom of the continent, not few cultivators have the ability to reach its depth, yet rarely do any choose to do so, lacking the consciousness to pursue it. Lu Yang was no exception; he had never considered traveling to the very bottom of the continent using Earth Shrinking to view the scenery on the other side. It wasn''t until his Third Senior Sister mentioned it that he decided to take action. The bottom of the continent was pitch-black, and nothing could be seen; Lu Yang wanted to use his Spiritual Sense to investigate, but he was stopped by Fairy Eternity. Don''t use your Spiritual Sense to look. This thing is beyond your understanding; just one glance could overwhelm your mind. Lu Yang obediently backed off, leaving matters of immortals to the immortals themselves; he would not interfere. Stay back a bit; I''m afraid something unpredictable might happen and affect you. Fairy Eternity was seeing this sort of thing for the first time. Listening to the description given by that little girl Gan Tian, the barrier''s characteristic is its impenetrability, but who knows if it has other functions like reflecting damage or something. Lu Yang retreated further. Why are you rushing so far away? Fairy Eternity called Lu Yang back, and he obediently returned. NovelFire.site Fairy Eternity lightly tapped Lu Yang''s forehead twice, linking them with her Spiritual Sense. In this way, no matter how far Lu Yang ran, as long as he did not go beyond the range of the Spiritual Sense, the two could communicate. However, to prevent Lu Yang from suffering a mental shock, Fairy Eternity did not share her visual perspective with him as she had done previously. That''s fine, you can go now. Once she saw that Lu Yang had reached a safe area, Fairy Eternity unfolded her Spiritual Sense, analyzing inch by inch. Under the power of her formidable Spiritual Sense, the structure of the continent''s bottom layer appeared before her eyes, increasingly furrowing her brows. There are two barriers set up here, each corresponding to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and the Immortals. The first barrier cannot be breached by the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and the second barrier cannot be breached by Immortals. Isn''t there a position corresponding to Semi-Immortals? The biggest difference between a Semi-Immortal and the Transcendance Tribulation Stage is the possession of a Dao Fruit Outline. You can consider a Semi-Immortal as a transitional phase between the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and an Immortal. If you possess a Dao Fruit Outline at the early stage of Passing Tribulation, you are a Semi-Immortal, and if you possess one at the pinnacle of Passing Tribulation, you are still a Semi-Immortal. The difference between these two types of Semi-Immortals is in their foundational strength. It''s only when a Semi-Immortal condenses a complete Dao Fruit and becomes an Immortal that their overall strength will leap in quality. So that''s how it is. Although Lu Yang was only at the Eighth Heaven of the Golden Core stage, he had already acquired a vast knowledge that even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage might not possess. Such a complex structure; who laid it? Fairy Eternity gently tapped the first barrier; it was chiseled open, numerous runes twinkled, converging into a beam of white light. The white light flickered, and the barrier was restored to its original state, seamless, as if it had never been damaged. This entire process didn''t even last half a breath''s time. When Fairy Eternity tried to tap the barrier in the same way again, there was not the slightest change in the barrieraEURno signs of damage or holes at all. This is Fairy Eternity hesitated. Fairy, what''s the problem? The barrier is operating on two types of Dao Fruits. ` Two kinds? The Time Immortal''s Time Dao Fruit and the Qilin Immortal''s Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit. The Time Dao Fruit allows time to flow backward, restoring the damaged barrier to its original state, while the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit prevents the same attack from breaking the barrier. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait, no, that''s not right. The strength of this barrier also includes the Immortal Jiuchong''s Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. The Yin-Yang Dao Fruit has imbued the concept of ''hardest'' into the barrier. The first layer is so hard that not even one at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage can penetrate it, and the second layer is so hard that not even the power of an Immortal can break through. The nature of a Dao Fruit is to add a rule to the world. As long as Fairy Eternity desires, she could add the ''Immortal Rule'' to the whole world, making everyone forever young and undying. The barrier operates on the same principle; Time Immortal, Qilin Immortal, and Immortal Jiuchong, these three Immortals extended the rules of their Dao Fruits to the barrier, making it indestructible and the hardest existence that not even Immortals could breach. Still, that''s not right. If those three Dao Fruits were here, I''d be able to recognize them at a glance, not repeatedly test and deduce the Dao Fruits from the phenomena unless there''s also Yingtian Immortal''s Tribulation Dao Fruit. Right, there should also be the Tribulation Dao Fruit. Using the Dao Fruit, Yingtian Immortal executed ''Limitless Tribulation,'' completely scrambling and reorganizing the rules of the Dao Fruits of Time Immortal and the others. What exactly is ''Limitless Tribulation''? It''s complicated to explain, but you can think of it as the largest and most chaotic of calamities. Executing such a calamity, even Yingtian Immortal cannot resolve it. And applying the Limitless Tribulation to the barrier is akin to tying a dead knot; unless you cut the rope, no one can untie it. So you''re saying that this barrier is the handiwork of the Four Ancient Immortals, but even if they were all called over, they couldn''t undo it? That''s the gist of it. Lu Yang took in a sharp breath. The Four Ancient Immortals really went all out. What were they trying to do? Does that mean to say, the so-called Ancient Nameless Ones are the Four Ancient Immortals? Now that the composition of the barrier had been analyzed and attributed to the doing of the Four Ancient Immortals, then the Ancient Nameless One famed for refining stars into the mainland, could it be the Four Ancient Immortals? Everyone fell into a logical misstep; the Ancient Nameless One wasn''t a single person but four. It is indeed the four of them! Fairy Eternity nodded affirmatively, her face brimming with a relaxed smile, I knew my death had nothing to do with them. Lu Yang hesitated, feeling that Fairy Eternity was being too quick to conclude. Could this really rule out the possibility of the Four Ancient Immortals conspiring to kill Fairy Eternity? This Immortal draws conclusions based on sound logic, said Fairy Eternity, changing the subject to another question, Do you know how to break this barrier? If even Immortals could not open the cage laid out by the Four Ancient Immortals, as per Fairy Eternity''s words, then all beings in the world would have to live within this cage from generation to generation. How can it be broken? Limitless Tribulation is the biggest trouble. It''s like a box locked with ten thousand locks, and you have ten thousand keys in your hand without knowing which key fits which lock. You have to open each lock with one key, not failing in the process because a single mistake means starting over. It''s purely a matter of luck. To break the Limitless Tribulation, the only way is to continuously attack with the force of an Immortal. And due to the existence of the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit, you cannot repeat the same Immortal-level attacks. ThenaEUR Following the train of thought laid out by Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang thought of a solution. Which is why my existence is needed. My self-destruction isn''t limited by the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit; each of my self-detonations is unique. To unlock this cage barrier, we, the Five Ancient Immortals, need to make a move together. Time Immortal, Qilin Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, and I will break the Limitless Tribulation while the three of them undo the rule limitations! Lu Yang''s mind buzzed with a revelation, connecting all the evidence and visualizing the scene from three hundred thousand years ago. He understood why Fairy Eternity was so certain it wasn''t the Four Ancient Immortals'' doing: After Fairy Eternity''s death, the Four Ancient Immortals, unable to find the murderer and for some reason unable to resurrect Fairy Eternity, collaborated to carry out a shocking act, refining the stars into the mainland. This was a glaring declaration to the murderer: either resurrect Fairy Eternity and undo this cage, or we all stay trapped in here together, and no one leaves!!! Chapter 576 Chapter 576: Chapter 575: Daoist Buyu''s Two Lessons Chapter 576: Chapter 575: Daoist Buyu''s Two Lessons ` Lu Yang was very touched by the fellowship of the Five Ancient Immortals. They had laid down an unprecedented cage to imprison the murderer, which could only be unlocked by the collective power of the Five Ancient Immortals. What grand courage it took, what a masterstroke it wasaEURLu Yang admired it. At the moment, Lu Yang had no other thoughts, just one questionaEURwithout the Time Immortal, how to gather the power of the Five Ancient Immortals? Fairy Eternity was also stumped by this question. After pondering for a while, she proposed a solution that sounded unfeasible, Why don''t you become an immortal and form Time Dao Fruit? Lu Yang: Fairy, are you overestimating me? How difficult it is to master the rules of time! The Time Immortal relied on his identity as the Firmament Tree and traded endless lifespans to slowly grind and exchange time for time, just to control the laws of time. I''m only eighteen this year; am I supposed to map out my plan to master Time Dao Fruit in advance? How do I master it? Possess the corpse of the Time Immortal, or do you, Fairy, teach me the laws of time? NovelFire.site It''s a pity that the fate of Yingtian Immortal and the others is uncertain. Even if they are alive, we don''t know where they are. Otherwise, it would just be a matter of finding them and asking, Fairy Eternity regretfully shook her head, but Lu Yang could tell she was in a good mood. Previously, they had always been ignorant of the murderer''s identity, suspecting one of the Four Ancient Immortals, but after this investigation, they finally ruled out the possibility of the Four Ancient Immortals and relaxed. Alright, time to go back. The exploration of the deepest layer of the mainland was complete; there was no need to stay any longer. The human and fairy joined forces; Lu Yang employed Earth Shrinking, gliding through the ground as if swimming. With a push of his feet and a parting of the layers of soil with his hands, he was like a fish about to swim through the mainland but he didn''t manage to swim through. Lu Yang blinked; his technique was perfect, but he just couldn''t swim up. Gathering momentum, he kicked with his feet and parted the soil layer by layer, like a fish trying to pass through the mainland and still, he could not swim through. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking down at the barrier at the bottom of the mainland, he realized that this very thing was holding him in place. Seeing Lu Yang''s plight, Fairy Eternity had a sudden realization and remembered something, Oh, I forgot, there is gravitational pull in this place; you''re being pulled in. The Four Ancient Immortals were adept at their craft, not just kneading stars into the mainland like putty; during this process, they preserved gravity, or rather, constructed a gravitational array method with magic skills Regardless, the mainland did have gravity. Just use a bit more strength and you''ll make it up, Fairy Eternity encouraged Lu Yang. Descending was effortless for Lu Yang, only needing to use Prison Ground to slow down when sinking too fast. But climbing back up was far too troublesome. Having no other choice, Lu Yang endeavored to swim upward. It took him five days to descend to the core and thirteen days to return to the surface, leaving him gasping for breath. Fortunately, with Fairy Eternity''s guidance on the direction, he didn''t veer off course; otherwise, he might have ended up in the territory of the Suan Ni Clan or the Qiongqi Clan. Your trip took quite some time, Meng Jingzhou, who was meditating on his cultivation, felt Lu Yang''s worm-like progress back to the surface and woke up early. Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a white look, If you went down and back up, you''d take just as long. Third Senior Sister looked curiously at Lu Yang who had appeared earlier than she had anticipated; the Junior Brother''s round trip speed was a few days less than her estimate. With such speed, I''m afraid even those in the Nascent Soul Stage would be ashamed, she thought to herself. The Junior Brother was even stronger than she had expected, no wonder the Eldest Senior Sister had chosen him to be the Acting Sect Master. How was it? Did you find anything? Senior Sister didn''t deceive you, did she? Lu Yang nodded; this journey had yielded great results, but the contents of the discovery could not be shared with othersaEURit was too significant. ` Moreover, speaking about the Dao Fruit of the Four Ancient Immortals was futile even if you did manage to, because you would forget it as soon as you finished talking about it. Now that you''re back, you two stay here while I go outside to check if those old fellows have left, the Third Senior Sister said as she stood up and stretched. She cautioned them not to run around recklessly, as she would be back soon. Third Senior Sister took a talisman in her hand, which spontaneously combusted. NovelFire.site.c0 Before their very eyes, she vanished from the spot. She was invisible to both the naked eye and Spiritual Sense. This was a very advanced Invisibility Talisman that only Fairy Eternity could see through. About half an hour later, as promised, the Third Senior Sister returned with good news, They''ve all left; we are safe now! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou both heaved a sigh of relief, thankful to be safe at last. Where are we heading to now? To the Qiongqi Clan, where I have my second stronghold, she replied. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou gasped, thinking to themselves that Third Senior Sister was leading them straight into the lion''s den. It''s fine. I''ve lost count of how many times I''ve been to the Qiongqi Clan. No matter how formidable they seem to the outside world, their internal management is rather lax, nothing compared to our Seek Dao Sect, she reassured. The two followed Third Senior Sister out of the cave only to discover that it wasn''t situated in the mountain but below it. To leave, they needed to climb upwards. The mountain was enveloped in thick fog and dew, with the muddy path pockmarked with potholes and numerous puddles formed recently after rain. Suddenly, the Third Senior Sister stopped in her tracks. What''s wrong, Senior Sister? Pointing at a small puddle, Third Senior Sister instructed, Jump in after me. What? Without further explanation, Third Senior Sister leaped into the puddle. Strangely, although it seemed to be just a shallow accumulation from the rain, about two to three inches deep, when Third Senior Sister jumped in, she completely disappeared. Although puzzled, the two trusted Third Senior Sister and jumped in after her. Lu Yang felt as if his entire body was submerged in water, plunging into the depths of the East Sea, losing all sense of direction, unable to distinguish north from south. He desperately swam in one direction, then after a couple of strokes, his head popped up lighter, and he clamored out of the puddle. The scenery around them appeared exactly the same as before they jumped in. This is the outside world, Third Senior Sister said with a smile. It was a place she had built upon first arriving in the Demon Territory, and naturally, it contained many secrets since it had remained undetected for so long. Lu Yang understood that Third Senior Sister had utilized the mountain''s natural rainfall to create an entrance using the puddle and had established a mirrored underground space. They had been hiding in that subterranean space all this time. This was the second lesson our master taught us: learning to hide, she said. Daoist Buyu had taught Third Senior Sister that the first lesson was to flee for your life and the second to hide. Lu Yang reminisced about the Eldest Senior Sister''s teaching methods: the first lesson involved wielding large pots for acrobatics, the second was taking hot water baths. It was hard to say which was superior. Our destination, the Qiongqi Clan, is one hundred fifty li in that direction, Third Senior Sister pointed out, noting that they would have to cross through a side branch of the Qiongqi Clan along the way. Take these two Invisibility Talismans. Light them when we get close to the side branch, Third Senior Sister handed one talisman to each of them. Side branch? Yes, it''s the Qiongqi with impure bloodlines. These Qiongqi aren''t eligible to be included in the Qiongqi Clan''s family registers. As you''ve seen for yourselves, the Demon Territory can be dangerous. They live near the Qiongqi Clan, acting as guards and servants, she explained. Was the first demon beast we killed a hybrid Qiongqi? Meng Jingzhou asked quietly. Lu Yang nodded in agreementaEURindeed, it was. That was when he, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu had gone to eliminate the Tiger Demon, which had mixed Qiongqi blood, a hybrid. Chapter 577 Chapter 577: Chapter 576: Tomb of the Qiongqi Clan Chapter 577: Chapter 576: Tomb of the Qiongqi Clan Third Senior Sister produced an Invisibility Talisman of extremely high grade that didn''t impose any level restrictions on the user. Lu Yang burned the talisman, becoming invisible, and moved through the Qiongqi side branch tribe as if nobody was around. Although it was referred to as a side branch tribe, that was in relation to the Qiongqi Clan. These side branches were still entities that would receive the highest respect from the Demon Race if placed in the outside world. Just by traveling this short distance, Lu Yang encountered a patrolling team. The captain of the patrol team was actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator, with members all being strong existences at the eighth or ninth layer of Qi Refinement. And this was only a small team leader; the captain of a larger team was likely to be a Golden Core ancestor, or at least a Half-Step Golden Core ancestor. The clan leader of this branch tribe is at the early stages of the Unification realm, a status which would secure a place among the Qiongqi Clan Elders, but he suffered an injury early in his years and can''t make a move lightly, Third Senior Sister reminded. This branch tribe had the strength of a First Class Sect, and although it was the weakest of its kind, it could not be taken lightly. Both men nodded in unison, assuring Third Senior Sister not to worry; if the brothers lacked anything in their abilities, it was definitely not their caution and carefulness. Lu Yang also saw juvenile mixed-blood Qiongqi huffing and puffing while practicing their skills, jumping around in small courtyards, drenched in sweat yet not stopping. I must evolve my bloodline into that of a pure-blood Qiongqi and bring glory to my family! The eyes of the juvenile mixed-blood Qiongqi shone brightly, filled with hope. The Demon Race possesses unique cultivation techniques that can purify bloodlines, making the leap from carp to dragon a possibility, although those who could achieve this step were few and far between. NovelFire.site The method of bloodline evolution has been handed down to this day, huh. Fairy Eternity, who had long dealt with Demon Beasts, recognized at a glance the origin of the juvenile mixed-blood Qiongqi''s actions; it was the bloodline evolution technique devised by the Qilin Immortal. Before Qilin Immortal, there were methods of bloodline evolution, but they were too inefficient. Fairy, can he evolve into a pure-blood Qiongqi? This Little Tiger''s blood is mixed enough, with ancestors of six or seven different Demon Beasts. His talent might be considered genius in a side branch tribe, and cultivating this way, he can indeed advance to pure-blood, but that''s as far as he''ll go. Once he reaches pure blood and enters the Qiongqi Clan, he''ll discover that there are plenty of geniuses just like him. He won''t stand out in the Qiongqi Clan. Is it that bad? It''s not bad; it''s reality. The disparity in talent is clear. This Little Tiger wouldn''t even qualify for the grand finals in Great Xia, let alone make it through. The Qiongqi Clan has many geniuses like him who are just as hardworking. Considering the resources these geniuses enjoyed previously were better than his, how can he stand out? To become the strongest, both talent and resources are indispensable. Even if your talent is strong, not to mention being placed in a Second or Third Class Sect, even in a First Class Sect, can they fully exploit your talent? They cannot. Lu Yang nodded; not to boast, but his talent was definitely not something that could be fully exploited in a First Class Sect, perhaps not even in the Five Elements Sect. So you see, hard work can indeed lead to success, but no matter how hard you work, you can''t outpace those who work just as hard and are more talented than you are. Fairy, are you telling me all this to encourage me to practice more diligently? No, what I mean is Miss Yun has great talent, is willing to endure hardship, and has cultivated for hundreds of years more than you. You probably won''t be able to catch up with her. .co When our Immortal Lineage fights with her, I''ll lead, and you''ll support. Lu Yang: sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three of them passed through the side branch tribe without incident and arrived at the Qiongqi Clan. Teams of five Qiongqi patrolled the skies and the ground, with another team taking over every ten minutes. Strange, why is the Qiongqi Clan on such high alert? Are they going to war with the Howling Moon Tian Lang Clan? Third Senior Sister muttered. Should we change locations? No need, it''s not like it''s targeted at us anyway. How do you know, Senior Sister? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. If it were aimed at us, it would have to be the Qiongqi Clan Elders out patrolling, not this bunch of small fries. Such stringent security is probably just for show. Makes sense. Every noon, there''s a three-breath gap in the protective tribal array. We need to seize this opportunity to get in, Third Senior Sister said, familiar with the Qiongqi tribe''s array methods. She seemed to have come here countless times before. A quarter of an hour later, Third Senior Sister gave a signal, and the three of them timed it perfectly, successfully entering the Qiongqi territory. The Qiongqi were accustomed to living in jungles and caves, so the tribal area was filled with hollowed-out tree trunks and mountains from within. While moving through the tribe, they occasionally encountered a few Qiongqi gathered together, talking. Lu Yang faintly heard words like envoy visit, which made him wonder. Was this the reason for the Qiongqi tribe''s strict vigilance? An envoy visit? What level of envoy would warrant such a grand reception by the Qiongqi tribe? Lu Yang secretly asked Third Senior Sister. An envoy? A visit from an equal wouldn''t cause such a stir. I fear it''s a race even more powerful than the Qiongqi, perhaps of the Dragon and Phoenix caliber. Third Senior Sister, where are we going? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou followed Third Senior Sister deeper and deeper into seclusion. After walking for half a day without seeing a single Qiongqi, they felt an eerie chill. The tombs of the Qiongqi clan. If one wants to delve into archaeology, to excavate secrets hidden in history, one has to go to places like this. Whether it''s murals or burial artifacts, they''re all cultural relics worth researching. Didn''t I ask Eldest Senior Sister to send someone knowledgeable about ancient history? It was here, at the Qiongqi clan''s tomb, where I found something strange. Something strange? It can''t be explained in a few words. You''ll understand once you see it. The Qiongqi tribe took its ancestral tombs very seriously, with a Qiongqi of the Body Integration Realm stationed as the tomb guard. Unfortunately for the guard, he was virtually ineffective against Third Senior Sister, who even had the spare energy to bring the two juniors inside. Seeing the Qiongqi clan''s tombs, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were thoroughly shocked. There stood an imposing Qiongqi statue, so vast it filled their entire field of view, carved from three mountains and assembled with great magical power. The Qiongqi statue was lifelike, with a fierce tiger bearing wings on its back, commanding eyes, and posed as if about to take flight, as though it could soar into the sky at any moment. Even just looking at this statue felt intimidating. The Qiongqi clan''s tomb was located right below this massive statue. It''s said that this is a tomb built in ancient times, a style popular among the Demon Race during that era, explained Third Senior Sister, indicating they need not be overly surprised. Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou halted in his tracks, pointing at the Qiongqi statue above their heads without daring to look up. Why do I feel like this statue is alive, constantly watching us? Is it an illusion? Lu Yang was startled and his skin crawled. In fact, he had the same feeling. If two people felt this way, it couldn''t be just an illusion. Third Senior Sister transmitted her voice to them, I also feel like we are being watched. Inside the Qiongqi tribe, there''s a legend that the one above our heads isn''t a statue, but an ancient Qiongqi turned to stone, sleeping to this day, with the possibility of awakening at any moment! Both of them grew even more nervous. Fairy Eternity, worldly and knowledgeable, offered an explanation, You say it feels like someone is watching youaEURthat''s an Array Method. The Yingtian Immortal developed it and encouraged everyone to set up such arrays when building their tombs. It can scare people and serves as a legend. Chapter 578 Chapter 578: Chapter 577: Yingtian Immortal Goes to Great Lengths Chapter 578: Chapter 577: Yingtian Immortal Goes to Great Lengths ` The three of them felt as though they were being watched, a sensation that sent shivers down their spines. Third Senior Sister continued, It''s precisely because of this legend that few amongst the Qiongqi ever come to the Qiongqi tomb; it''s a place their own kind are reluctant to approach, fearing they might disturb the ancient Qiongqi that lies asleep here. However, you need not be afraid. I''ve been here several times, and while I have felt watched, that''s all there is to it. Once we enter the tomb below, the sensation disappears. Throughout history, several members of the Qiongqi Clan at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage have come to investigate the Qiongqi tomb to see if the ancient Qiongqi, their forebear, truly lies in slumber. But all searches have been in vain. They''ve said that the cultivation level of the ancient Qiongqi is far above theirs, and they, as unworthy descendants, don''t have the right to probe into the status of their ancestor. In the Demon Race, those at the Body Integration Realm are kings, while those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage are emperors. The birth of several from the Qiongqi Clan at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage means the birth of several Demon EmperorsaEURa truly terrifying number. The Qiongqi Clan is considered the pinnacle of the ''Tiger Demons,'' their fame even spreading to the Central Continent, giving rise to the saying adding wings to a tiger, which showcases the might of the Qiongqi Clan. Acknowledged by several Qiongqi Demon Emperors, the ancient Qiongqi is recognized by the entire Qiongqi Clan as the strongest existence. Lu Yang: NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co I fear that once you know the truth, you''ll curse the Immortals, increasing the difficulty of your tribulation. Yingtian Immortal, you really know how to stir things up. Yingtian Immortal once said, living a life is not only about focusing on one''s reputation while alive but also on one''s reputation after death, that is why he formulated such an Array Method, to leave behind a legacy for future generations. Aside from the Qiongqi, he must have also established such Array Methods in the ancestral tombs of the Kun Peng, Taozhu, Vermilion Bird, and other races. He didn''t set up too many; setting up too many would fail to underscore the mysteriousness. That the Array Method has lasted three hundred thousand years without damage and still can frighten people speaks volumes about the quality of Yingtian Immortal''s product. On the other hand, it also shows how much he cared about this matter. Moreover, because it''s necessary to weave a legend, the truth about the tomb''s Array Methods had to be concealed, turning it into a secret. From the way the Qiongqi Clan dare not come close to the tomb, it seems the Array Method has indeed become a secret. Yingtian Immortal is quite helpful. Lu Yang racked his brain to find words of praise for Yingtian Immortal, hoping to reduce the danger during his tribulation. It''s not exactly about helping others. Think about itaEURwhether it''s the ancient Qiongqi or the ancient Kun Peng, they are the ancient Demon Race in your stories, with boundless magic powers, right? No matter how boundless their magic might be, they can''t be more powerful than the Immortals, can they? The more mysterious the old Qiongqi and the others are, the more they highlight the power of us Five Ancient Immortals, right? Fairy, don''t say anymore. If you keep this up, I''m afraid I''ll truly start having irreverent thoughts about Yingtian Immortal. Like Meng Jingzhou''s method of willpower training, Lu Yang also trained his willpower while listening to ancient history. The three of them entered the Qiongqi tomb, and, as expected, the feeling of being watched vanished, greatly easing their psychological burden. This is Inside the Qiongqi tomb were many murals, most of them badly damaged by the ravages of time, crumbling into ruin. NovelFire.site.Co The pigments used for the murals were immensely valuable, their worth described as a drop costing a thousand gold pieces. Despite this, the murals couldn''t withstand the test of time, ending up in such a state, illustrating just how ancient both the Qiongqi Clan and the Qiongqi tomb were. Lu Yang saw a mural depicting a young Qiongqi, its fur wet and glossy, clearly just born. Next, the young Qiongqi sprinted forward, gradually growing larger. It reached its prime, then began to age; its fur fell out, its body stooped and weathered, walking towards death. At the final point of death was the Qiongqi tomb. The murals also depicted many historical events that were significant to the Qiongqi Clan, events that they regarded with pride and sought to remember at all times. Above the murals was a line of ancient text: Death is not the end; I have witnessed your glorious lives. ` These are ancient inscriptions left by Qiongqi, regarded by the Qiongqi Clan as a spiritual cornerstone. That is why the Qiongqi Clan doesn''t fear death and takes a very open view towards it, Third Senior Sister truly was a professional archaeologist, casually referencing various cultural aspects of the Demon Race. This phrase wasn''t written by Yingtian Immortal, was it? No, this was Qiongqi''s own creativity. Yingtian Immortal couldn''t possibly come up with a phrase for each individual; that would lead to homogeneity and people might spot the flaw, Yingtian Immortal was meticulous and considerate in his actions. Senior Sister, where is this stronghold you mentioned? We''re almost there. The tomb was pitch-black, as complex as a maze. Without a Qiongqi Clan Elder to lead the way, one could easily get lost in the tomb. It was unclear how Third Senior Sister had figured out the structure of the Qiongqi tomb. They walked about two li before they finished traversing the corridor. Third Senior Sister tapped on the wall bricks, and a secret door opened; she gestured for the others to follow. Lu Yang noticed that there were many outward-facing arrows on the walls of the hidden room, and instantly understood. There were many mechanisms inside the Qiongqi tomb; this was one of the trap rooms. If someone stepped in the wrong place, a volley of arrows would be released, shooting the intruder to death. After an intruder was shot dead and the arrows were expended, they needed to be replenished, hence the trap room, which also served as the resting place for the three of them. Senior Sister, how did you manage to find such a place? They were both surprised. It was one thing to hide inside a tomb, but to hide in a trap room within the tomb? Who would''ve thought to look there? No wonder Third Senior Sister was so certain that hiding among the Qiongqi Clan was safe. The three of them took a brief rest for several hours, adjusting their condition. Although they weren''t worried about being discovered thanks to the Invisibility Talisman, maintaining invisibility still required a lot of energy. Third Senior Sister was fine, but Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had been using the Invisibility Talisman for nearly a day, from the branch tribe to the Qiongqi tomb, and they needed to rest. The two of them fell asleep as soon as they lay down in the trap room. While the two were asleep, Third Senior Sister took out her paper, brush, ink, and inkstone, and recorded the events of the past few days. She had turned her experiences in the Demon Territory into Monster Field Chronicles, already completing eight volumes. She was currently writing the ninth. Through their brief encounter, she had determined that this Junior Brother understood more about ancient history than she did. With a Junior Brother proficient in ancient history present, she believed that the content of the ninth volume would be even richer than the previous eight. Hmm She heard a rustling from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, signaling they were waking up, so she quietly put away her four treasures of study and sat in silence. After sleeping for a full three hours, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou woke up feeling refreshed and invigorated. Now that you''re awake, it''s perfect. I''ll take you to the main tomb where, supposedly, the ancient Qiongqi is buried. Supposedly? Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Third Senior Sister nodded, slung her qin to her back, and tied the strings around the front. With her eyes covered by a black cloth, she looked like a hermit emerging from a bamboo grove. She explained, At the very least, the coffin of the ancient Qiongqi is there. As for whether Qiongqi really lies inside, I don''t know. But that doesn''t concern us; we''re here to conduct archaeology, not to rob graves. As a professional scholar, Third Senior Sister adhered to a belief in empirical evidence. Chapter 579 Chapter 579: Chapter 578: Burial Objects Chapter 579: Chapter 578: Burial Objects The main tomb buried the Qiongqi of Ancient Times, considered the strongest existence of its kind. This place is luxuriously adorned with all sorts of rare treasures and ancient magic artifacts on display, as if the Ancient Qiongqi could come back to life at any moment, wielding these artifacts to wage war and slay its enemies. Any of these treasures, if taken out and auctioned off, would require the auction house to prepare six months in advance and heavily promote it as the finale piece to be sold at an exorbitant price. Even with the discernment of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, they couldn''t identify the origins of these items and could only ask their Third Senior Sister for explanations. Fortunately, Lu Yang had two ears, perfectly suited for listening to his Third Senior Sister in one ear and Fairy Eternity in the other. Three fluorescent spirit grasses with the same appearance grew on the wall, demonstrating stubborn vitality. Kunlun Grass, it is said that this thing can improve one''s foundation, cleanse the marrow, and even has a one in three chance of transforming into the rarely seen Kunlun Immortal Body! Kunlun Grass, if you eat too much and become a Kunlun Immortal Body, it''s not very useful. The Kunlun Immortal Body is the most useless of all the immortal bodies. The first immortal body I ever defeated was a Kunlun Immortal Body. A feather emitting a pure white glow was placed inside a shell as tall as a person, looking extraordinary. Qiongqi Feather, from the center of the Ancient Qiongqi''s back, it''s said that with this feather, one could invoke the ''Demon Race Alliance'' to request any Demon Race''s assistance. And within the feather lies a true word of the Ancient Qiongqi. Whoever hears this true word must agree to the conditions proposed by the Qiongqi Clan. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co It grimaced in pain for quite some time. With this thing, you can ask other Demon Races for help. Only the Qiongqi Clan can use it, and you need to drop blood on it and activate it with magical power. Then the feather will emit the old Qiongqi''s voice aEUR ''Give me some face.'' A palm-sized black hill stood on the ground, heavy beyond measure, warping the surrounding space. If not for the reinforcement of an Array Method, it would''ve probably collapsed into a black hole by now. Zhou Shan''s Mountain Essence, there is a legend that in Ancient Times, there were two Great Powers controlling water and fire. They clashed in an epic battle for the Immortal''s seat, with water and fire colliding, volcanoes erupting, oceans turning into magma, and stars exploding into countless meteorites. In the end, the Great Power of fire triumphed, and the Great Power of water, in a fit of fury, knocked down Zhou Shan, from which the Mountain Essence was born. Zhou Shan''s Mountain Essence, you remember that Golden Core Cultivator who could conjure saltwater, right? He got lucky, cultivating all the way to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, then got into a conflict with a genius of the Phoenix Tribe. They started fighting, destroying several spheres, and the genius from the Phoenix Tribe, having been guided a few moves by me, fought fiercely. The salty Golden Core, blinded by desperation, crashed into Zhou Shan, creating this thing. Is this the core of Zhou Shan? That''s because he was hard-headed, using his head to compress Zhou Shan into such a small piece. Lu Yang: All these treasures were sealed, and the slightest touch would alert the Qiongqi Clan, causing the entire Qiongqi tomb to lockdown, leaving tomb raiders no chance to escape. As Third Senior Sister said, she was here for archaeological exploration, not for tomb robbing, and did not covet these items. In the very center of the main tomb lay a coffin, large, dark, and extremely heavy. Rather than calling it a coffin, it might better be described as a great black boat that could traverse the River Styx, granting another life. This is Ten Thousand Year Underworld Wood, the best material for coffins, impeding all forms of Spiritual Sense investigation, Third Senior Sister explained. I remember this thing, old Qiongqi bought it from the Time Immortal, who used both the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'' and the Time Dao Fruit simultaneously, turning a sapling into Ten Thousand Year Underworld Wood. Heaven and Earth treasures become more valuable the older they are, people often ask the Time Immortal to age their treasures, and sometimes if aged too much, they can even produce Little Medicinal Kings. The Time Immortal used a genuine Tree-Planting Sutra, something Lu Yang couldn''t compare to. Fairy Eternity said this as she extended her Spiritual Sense to investigate the black coffin, curious to know if the old Qiongqi was dead or alive, being from the same Ancient Times. In this world, nothing could block the detection of an Immortal''s Spiritual Sense. Sadly, it''s truly deceased, sighed Fairy Eternity. An old acquaintance lay just nearby in the coffin, an indescribable feeling washing over her. .co Without achieving a complete Dao Fruit, one''s lifespan is ultimately limited. Old Qiongqi had no external injuries; it died of old age. However, she wasn''t too saddened, as she had little friendship with old Qiongqi, who often consumed humans until the era of the Five Ancient Immortals, when it no longer did so. Therefore, when the old Qiongqi asked her to extend its lifespan, she didn''t help. Look here, there are characters. Lu Yang whispered, pointing to a line of small characters at the bottom of the wall. Meng Potian was here. Who is Meng Potian? Meng Jingzhou''s face colored slightly with embarrassment, My father. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Clan Leader of the Meng Family, when he was young, believed in reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, having gone both south and north, even leaving marks in the Demon Territory. With his father''s character, it was only normal for him to leave small inscriptions like this here. Third Senior Sister nodded, The Qiongqi Clan also discovered this line of text. Meng Jingzhou: Why is the Demon Territory more dangerous than I imagined? No, that''s wrong, I have already run away from home, I can''t be considered a Meng Family member. Lu Yang patted Meng Jingzhou on the shoulder, very loyal, Don''t be scared, if the Qiongqi Clan finds us, I''ll throw you out to buy us some time. That won''t be necessary, the Qiongqi Clan won''t do anything to Junior Brother Meng. Lu Yang was greatly surprised, he hadn''t expected the Qiongqi Clan to be so magnanimous, capable of repaying grievances with virtue. Repaying grievances with virtue is a bit too much. Hundreds of years ago, the Qiongqi Clan also rushed to cause trouble for the Meng Family, but the Qiongqi Clan had their troubles and couldn''t spare the time to deal with the Meng Family. What troubles did the Qiongqi Clan have? Lu Yang thought to himself, could it be that there was a huge battle in the Demon Territory hundreds of years ago, and the Qiongqi Clan got involved, facing attacks from both front and rear, unable to look after themselves, or could it be that there was infighting in the Qiongqi Clan, perhaps a struggle for the position of Clan Leader between two Qiongqi? Third Senior Sister explained, The Qiongqi Clan is by nature destined for poverty. Hundreds of years ago, they made losses in business and lost much money, causing widespread grievances within the clan. If it hadn''t been for the Meng family lending them money, the Qiongqi Clan might not have overcome that obstacle. It is said that just fifty years ago they repaid their debts in full. Junior Brother Meng, as the Meng Family''s Young Master, if the Qiongqi Clan were to find out about you, they should treat you respectfully. If you were willing to be buried in a Qiongqi tomb, I reckon they''d agree. Meng Jingzhou finally breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed that the Meng Family status didn''t always draw resentment. Lu Yang glanced sideways at Meng Jingzhou, thinking the kid sure knows how to turn his Meng Family identity on and off. Third Senior Sister bent her knees in three deep bows towards the black coffin, her posture dignified and her attitude respectful; the proper rites had to be observed. Predecessor Qiongqi, my apologies. Before taking someone''s burial items, one couldn''t simply take them directlyaEURthat would be improper. She walked to a corner of the main tomb, cautiously enveloping a pottery jar with her spiritual power and lifting it. This pottery jar was the most inferior among the burial items, not even qualifying as a magic artifact. The purpose of the pottery jar was decorative. The few patterns on the pottery jar puzzled her. Junior Brother, take a look at this pottery jar. Chapter 580 Chapter 580: Chapter 579: The Highest Standard Battle in History Chapter 580: Chapter 579: The Highest Standard Battle in History A pottery jar? Upon hearing Third Senior Sister calling him, Lu Yang interrupted Fairy Eternity''s explanation. Unlike the ancient and rough pottery jar paintings Lu Yang remembered, which required guesswork to understand their contents, the pottery jar from the Qiongqi Clan''s funeral offerings was exquisitely detailed. The painting depicted a catastrophic change in heaven and earth, as if the end times had come. All beings were like ants, and even through the pottery jar, Lu Yang could feel that extreme despair. In the face of such might, there was no room for resistance. The Ancient Qiongqi spread its wings, desperately protecting its race. The intent of the painting was to illustrate the significant achievements of the Ancient Qiongqi, which had protected the Qiongqi Clan during a great disaster. But Lu Yang wasn''t focused on the Ancient Qiongqi; instead, his attention was on the background of the painting. The apocalyptic disaster stemmed from the four indistinct figures in the background. The four figures were blurry, but their every move displayed their boundless might. These four figures must be the Four Ancient Immortals, Third Senior Sister confidently stated. Only the legendary Four Ancient Immortals could have caused the Ancient Qiongqi to spread its wings in protection of its kin. Indeed, Lu Yang nodded, his expression slightly solemn, having likely guessed the content depicted in the painting. NovelFire.site But the question is, what kind of adversary could make the Four Ancient Immortals join hands to face the enemy? Third Senior Sister was particularly puzzled; from their positions, the Four Ancient Immortals stood in a line, clearly allied. What enemy in ancient times could make these four legendary, invincible beings unite? Even after consulting all the ancient texts, Third Senior Sister couldn''t find any mention of such an adversary. Lu Yang remained silent; of course, there was oneaEURthe mysterious being capable of assassinating Fairy Eternity and enraging the Four Ancient Immortals. The painting depicted the Four Ancient Immortals'' battle against the Immortal who had assassinated Fairy Eternity, unlike the usual sparring among the Five Ancient Immortals, which aimed to exchange insights on cultivation, learn from one another, identify and fill gaps, and mutually improve without intent to kill. This was different. In the great battle of the Four Ancient Immortals against the mysterious Immortal, the five Immortals fought with all their might, without holding back, in a battle the likes of which had likely never been seen before! This was the most powerful battle in history! An epochal war! Even Semi-Immortals had no place meddling in this battle! But Lu Yang couldn''t share these things with Third Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister had warned him, the identity and purpose of the secret antagonist were unknown, and he must not reveal the existence of Fairy Eternity. Perhaps if the secret antagonist discovered that Fairy Eternity had been resurrected, they would want to kill everyone who knew of Fairy Eternity''s existence as well. Lu Yang shook his head, signaling that he also did not know who the Four Ancient Immortals'' opponent was. Just as Third Senior Sister was feeling disappointed, Lu Yang pointed out another detail in the painting. Third Senior Sister, look. There are other planets in the background of this painting, each with a ring of light around them; these should be protective shields. The Four Ancient Immortals had not lost their rationality to anger; even amidst battle, they took the effort to protect these planets. If there wasn''t this layer of protection, I fear that most of the universe''s creatures would have suffered death or injury. That''s indeed the case. Third Senior Sister was extraordinarily surprised; this was a major discovery. Current historical records only mention how Jiuchong Immortal used Breath Soil to save people and contain no other accounts of the three Immortals saving anyone. This has led to ongoing disputes among historians over the personalities of the other three Immortals. Now one thing is clear aEUR the Four Ancient Immortals did not regard all beings as mere ants. The protection of the planets by the Four Ancient Immortals was not actually discovered by Lu Yang, he had never seen the Four Ancient Immortals intervene, nor knew what the halo encircling the planets was. It was Fairy Eternity who recognized it. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang frowned, confirming that the Four Ancient Immortals were, in fact, the Ancient Nameless One. Yet the Four Ancient Immortals had used a method to protect the stars during battle, which contradicted the historical records he was familiar with. Historical documents state that the Ancient Nameless One refined stars into continents, causing countless deaths and injuries, leading to a disruption in historical continuity. Not even the ancient language was passed down. The Great Qian Dynasty was established out of the ruins, ushering in the era of Human race dynasties. If it was the Four Ancient Immortals who refined the stars, how could they have disregarded the fate of all life in that process, leading to such a historical discontinuity? Could it be that, after refining the stars into continents, another event occurred that led to historical discontinuity? Lu Yang suddenly remembered there was that mysterious Fire Dynasty of unknown origin! The Fire Dynasty was discovered within the Immortal Secret Realm. According to chronological estimates, it existed during ancient times, yet strangely, there are no current records of the Fire Dynasty, not even a mention of its name! What exactly happened in the Fire Dynasty? Old Lu, what is painted on this pottery jar? Come take a look, Meng Jingzhou called Lu Yang over, knowing that not utilizing such a living fossil would be a waste. The pottery jar mentioned by Meng Jingzhou was on the other side of the main tomb, with a painting of a dragon and a tiger in fierce battle. A Qiongqi and a True Dragon were locked in a great battle when a radiant figure descended from the sky and put a halt to the fight between these two unparalleled demon emperors. Before Lu Yang had a chance to respond, Third Senior Sister, rich in historical knowledge, began to explain. This is a very famous legend within Buddhism. You all must have heard of itaEURthe Qiongqi Clan and the Dragon Clan are natural enemies with irreconcilable differences. There was a battle between a Qiongqi and a True Dragon that flooded the lands and caused utter chaos. Fortunately, a Buddha from the Buddhist sect intervened, taming both the Qiongqi and the True Dragon, and thus peace was restored. This is also the origin of the phrase in Buddhism that the Buddha had ''the power to subdue dragons and tigers.'' From my research, this battle could very well have been between the Qiongqi Clan''s ancestor and that of the Dragon Clan, fighting over the position of Immortal, only to be interrupted by someone. Actually, this painting here also puzzles me. It clearly depicts subduing the dragon and the tiger, which would be an insult to the reputation of the Qiongqi Clan. Why would it be placed here as a burial good? At that time, Lu Yang was listening to the words of Immortal spoken by Fairy Eternity. The old Qiongqi had a daughter; she was beautiful and highly talented, rivaling the old Qiongqi himself. Many pursued the daughter, but she fancied no one and only liked the Qilin Immortal. Coincidentally, the Qilin Immortal also had affection for her, and they quickly took a liking to each other. Later, when a genius from the Dragon Clan found out, angered, she went to confront the daughter of the Qiongqi Clan. This resulted in a fight between them. But the daughter of the Qiongqi Clan was no match for the Dragon Clan genius, she couldn''t win the fight. Then the Qilin Immortal came along, pulling favors, and it took quite some reasoning before the two were pacified. It''s said that after heading home, the Qilin Immortal had to kneel in the Sword Array every day. Later on, some of us got together and included this affair in Buddhist stories. Lu Yang: aEUR What do I do? Should I tell Third Senior Sister about the Qilin Immortal''s affair and how his wife found out? If the Qilin Immortal finds out I know, will I even be able to leave this tomb alive? But come to think of it, why is it that only the old Qiongqi is buried here? Where is his daughter? .co Given how much the old Qiongqi favored her, shouldn''t they be buried together? Fairy Eternity was puzzled, remembering that the daughter of Qiongqi was only at the peak stage of Transcendance Tribulation and not even a Semi-Immortal; she was supposed to die before the old Qiongqi. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 581 Chapter 581: Chapter 580: The Might of an Ancient Great Demon Chapter 581: Chapter 580: The Might of an Ancient Great Demon Why do I always have a feeling that something is off about this coffin, one person short, where did Jin Caiwei go? The Qionqgi Clan uses ''Jin'' as their surname, and Jin Caiwei is the little Qiongqi mentioned by Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang: Why does this sound so odd? Wait, someone''s coming. Hurry and call your Senior Sister and the Meng Family kid to leave, Fairy Eternity reminded. People are coming to this place? Lu Yang wondered, knowing that Fairy Eternity wouldn''t deceive him, he then spoke to Third Senior Sister. Third Senior Sister, let''s hide quickly, people are entering the tomb! How do you know? Third Senior Sister was puzzled. She hadn''t noticed anyone, so how did Lu Yang find out? And why would there be people in a tomb, and another dead Qiongqi? Lu Yang appeared calm: Eldest Senior Sister gave me a magic artifact before we set off, which has the ability to warn of danger. Now this artifact is alerting us to danger, so there must definitely be someone coming in. Eldest Senior Sister is so partial? Third Senior Sister didn''t doubt it, such a magic artifact sounded like something the Eldest Senior Sister could offer. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The three of them quickly put everything back in place and sneaked back into the mechanism room. To prevent tomb robbers from discovering the tomb''s mechanisms, the mechanism room has the ability to block Spiritual Sense, which makes it a perfect hiding spot. They had no sooner hidden themselves when they heard footsteps coming from the corridor''s entrance. By the sound of it, there are two creatures from the Demon Race, one of which is a mature Qiongqi, and the other creature seems like from the Di Jiang Clan? Third Senior Sister''s hearing was extraordinary; she could determine the race of the comers just from the sound of their footsteps. Qiongqi and Di Jiang, this combination doesn''t seem like tomb robbers or funeral attendants, Meng Jingzhou scratched his head. As the two creatures from the Demon Race passed by the mechanism room, Lu Yang was trembling, fearing detection. Gold Clan Leader chose a rather unique place for discussions, the envoy of the Di Jiang Clan said with a smile, but he felt a bit scared inside. When he entered the tomb, he felt as if something were watching him, but apart from the Gold Clan Leader, there were no other demons around. Could it be that the ancient Qiongqi statue above him was watching? The ancient Qiongqi is still alive? The thought alone sent chills down his spine, and he hurriedly shook his head to rid himself of the terrifying idea. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gold Clan Leader chuckled: After all, it is a major matter, and we need to settle it under the witness of our ancestors to demonstrate the importance our clan places on the Di Jiang Clan''s proposal. The Di Jiang Clan is making such a grand scene in the Qiongqi Clan''s territory? Lu Yang transmitted a message to Third Senior Sister, not daring to speak aloud. The security outside was as strict as if the Dragon Tribe and Phoenix Tribe had sent envoys; although the Di Jiang Clan was said to be a large clan, the Qiongqi Clan wasn''t likely to treat them like this, right? And even lead them into the Qiongqi tomb? Third Senior Sister frowned, not quite understanding either, as she had been busy archaeologically examining the tombs of various large clans lately and hadn''t paid much attention to the goings-on in the Demon Territory. The Gold Clan Leader and the Di Jiang envoy moved further away, their voices becoming too faint to discern, and only cultivators like Third Senior Sister, who had especially trained their hearing, could make out their conversation in the main tomb. Greetings to our ancient ancestor, the Gold Clan Leader knelt before the black coffin. Out of respect for the ancient Qiongqi''s majesty, the Di Jiang envoy had no choice but to kneel as well. The Di Jiang Clan has been very active in the Demon Territory lately; several of my old friends have mentioned you to me. After the Taozhu Clan Leader mentioned your clan''s idea to me, I was genuinely shocked. A notion as grand as uniting the Demon Territory and establishing the Demon Nation is extraordinary. The Gold Clan Leader stared coldly at the Di Jiang envoy. What surprised me even more is that the Taozhu Clan agreed to your proposal, submissively bowing their heads in fealty, said the Gold Clan Leader. This was the reason why the Gold Clan Leader felt so threatened and why he had brought the Di Jiang envoy to the Qiongqi tomb. The Taozhu Clan was about as strong as the Qiongqi Clan; why would they bow their heads in fealty without a special reason? The Di Jiang envoy sighed, It can''t be helped. With the coming of the Great Era, countless opportunities have arisen. Great Xia Country is powerful and thriving, with the Five Great Immortal Sects as its backbone. Even the Four Great Devil Sects can''t stir up any trouble there, and they''ve even disbanded the Eternity Sect. In contrast, our Demon Territory has had an unbroken lineage since ancient times and, in terms of overall strength, is even stronger than Great Xia, yet we fight amongst ourselves, and based on our attitudes toward the Human race, we''ve split into three different factions. How can our Demon Territory, which is as disunited as sand, compete for opportunities in the future? If my Di Jiang Clan were to unify the Demon Territory and then absorb the Sea Clan to establish a supreme Demon Nation, then what would Great Xia or Buddha Country amount to? Merely trifles! The Gold Clan Leader watched the Di Jiang Clan Envoy with extreme wariness. The other''s expression was fervent, not feigned, which meant he truly believed he could achieve this. Where did the Di Jiang Clan''s confidence come from? Does the Di Jiang Clan possess some peerless powerhouse? Meng Jingzhou transmitted his question. As far as I''m aware, there is indeed a powerhouse in the Di Jiang Clan who has reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, quite strong indeed, but not capable enough to support such grand ambitions of the Di Jiang Clan. Looking back three hundred thousand years, there was a Semi-Immortal, but he has long since died of old age. It is rare for nobility to consider the Demon Territory, which I admire, but sadly my Qiongqi Clan has no interest in competing for dominance, nor do we care about any Demon Nation, so please, Envoy, leave. The Gold Clan Leader ungraciously issued the order to leave. The Di Jiang Clan''s words were pleasing to the ear, speaking of a supreme Demon Nation, the struggle of a Great Era, suggesting that Great Xia and Buddha Country were but dust. Yet, Great Xia was not so easily dealt with, and a fierce battle was certain to ensue. As a Clan Leader, he could not lead his tribe into danger. Leave? The Di Jiang Clan Envoy revealed a sinister smile, even more terrifying amidst the graves. Gold Clan Leader, it seems you have misunderstood something. I didn''t come here to negotiate with you. What are you trying to do! The Gold Clan Leader roared angrily, his wings unfurled, his tiger eyes wide and round as he bellowed into the heavens. While talking, the Di Jiang Clan Envoy took a bone Token out of his bosom with the character Di inscribed on it. As soon as this Token was brought out, a terrifying pressure emanated from it, as if a hundred thousand mountains were pressing down on the Gold Clan Leader, making the entire space shake and tremble. Several figures appeared on the Token, one with a body red as blood and nine snake heads, giving off a cold gaze; this was the great demon Jiuying. Another with a body as vast as a mountain, resembling a lion, its upward-growing tusks resembling blades of the heavens; this was the great demon Taozhu. There was also the White Tiger, commanding the aura of slaughter, awe-inspiring and glaring in all directions. Besides, there were several peerless great demons exuding a similar formidable aura. The Gold Clan Leader trembled and could hardly stand steadily, nearly kneeling down. These great demons were actually the ancient ancestors of various races, known as demon emperors! This implied that these Demon Emperors had all submitted to the Di Jiang Clan! And what drew the most attention was the massive figure among the great demons, red as the blazing sun, with six legs and four wings, eyes agile and avaricious. The Ancient Di Jiang, a Semi-Immortal great demon! Gold Clan Leader, submit to the imprint of my ancient ancestor! The Envoy laughed heartily, urging the Token again, with even greater pressure. He had already used this method to brand many great clans with the imprint of servitude. This bastard is still alive? Fairy Eternity recognized the Ancient Di Jiang at a glance. Like the Phoenix Tribe genius, he is an embodiment of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, which allows control over beings weaker than oneself, and can even decide life and death! That strong? Lu Yang was taken aback. Fairly ordinary, he was just material for ten moves back in my Semi-Immortal days. The Ancient Di Jiang wasn''t considered very strong in the eyes of Fairy Eternity, but for the Gold Clan Leader, it was as if the sky were falling! Under the massive pressure, the Gold Clan Leader cracked a wry smile, struggled to stand firmly, and slowly spread open his tiger paws, lying on which was a pristine white feather. The Ancient Qiongqi Feather! He had just worshipped the black coffin, seized the opportunity to remove the seal, and taken out this feather! The Envoy sensed something was wrong. Different from an ancient ancestor known for controlling creatures, the Ancient Qiongqi was known for its combat prowess! The Gold Clan Leader activated the Ancient Qiongqi Feather, the tiger roar echoed through the heavens, the tomb shook, the ground trembled, and a body larger than mountains filled the main grave, emitting such pressure that the Envoy shivered. The Ancient Qiongqi lowered its head, its pupils reflecting the figure of the Ancient Di Jiang and those known as Demon Emperors. Scorning the Ancient Di Jiang, it bared its large mouth, filled with a bloody aura, grinning in a semi-smile as it uttered slowly. Fellow Daoist, can you spare some face? Chapter 582 Chapter 582: Chapter 581: Give Some Face Chapter 582: Chapter 581: Give Some Face ` Ancient Di Jiang stared intently at the figure of his old friend, the Ancient Qiongqi, daring not to take anything lightly. Although it was just a backup plan, he could already feel the pressure the Ancient Qiongqi was exerting on him. Still, he was unafraid; both being Semi-Immortals, who could be inferior to whom? He had not feared the living Qiongqi, let alone the dead. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What if I refuse to give it? BoomaEUR Without a second word, Qiongqi''s claw came down, flattening as if to smash a watermelon, creating a terrifying whirlwind that swept across the Qiongqi tomb. Dare to control my Qiongqi Clan, it seems you are tired of living! Under that claw strike from the Ancient Qiongqi, the Transcendence Tribulation Stage demon emperors within the token exploded one after another, merely leaving behind a sense of pressure within the token, how could they withstand such a blow from the Ancient Qiongqi? Ancient Di Jiang, utterly fearless, flapped his wings to meet the attack head-on. The Ancient Qiongqi had long since perished, and the Ancient Di Jiang was far away in the eastern side of the Demon Territory. The two Semi-Immortals clashed across time and space, and the entire Qiongqi Clan felt this palpitation. Outside the Qiongqi tomb, the massive Qiongqis bowed solemnly in the direction of the tomb, as if heeding a call of their bloodline, falling like hills. NovelFire.site Inside the Qiongqi tomb, Ancient Di Jiang laughed heartily and ceased his attacks. Gold Clan Leader, you and I are as close as brothers. The one I wanted to see most upon awakening was you. Today, having seen you, I am overjoyed that Gold Clan Leader''s might is just as imposing as in the old days. My sending an envoy to your noble clan was to visit you. Now that my purpose has been achieved, I wish you a good sleep, farewell! The methodical unification of the Demon Territory was in progress; there was no need to provoke such a formidable enemy for no reason. The presence or absence of the Qiongqi Clan made little difference. .Co This visit served to test the depths of the Qiongqi Clan. Click, the token fell to the ground and then turned into powder. Ancient Qiongqi looked coldly at his old rival, Ancient Di Jiang, snorted dismissively, and dissipated into the air. Fairy, is this what you meant by ''giving face''? Lu Yang swallowed hard; no wonder they said this feather could compel any demon race to do something, turns out if they don''t agree, Ancient Qiongqi just goes ahead and takes action. Yes, was there anything incorrect about my description? Fairy Eternity naturally inquired, with a tone that was off; the old Qiongqi was always polite and seeking face when speaking to her, but the tone was a bit harsher when speaking to others. There''s nothing incorrect. Would you like to chat with Ancient Qiongqi? It seems like he isn''t entirely dead; his movements are just like those of the living. Fairy Eternity waved her hand: He''s completely dead, at most what''s left is a divine will. After just now''s clash, the divine will and consciousness within the feather are completely drained. What if Ancient Di Jiang attacks again? He won''t be able to. This is the flaw of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit. Since in the battle just now Di Jiang voluntarily withdrew, no longer occupying the ''strong'' position, he can no longer control the Qiongqi Clan. Fairy, Ancient Di Jiang mentioned he awoke from a deep sleep, does that mean he has been asleep since ancient times to become an Immortal? If he says so, then it is so. Probably used some block of ice to freeze himself into an icicle which just melted now, or maybe he was soaking in something. There are many methods; essentially, all are imitating a standstill in time. Not long ago, Lu Yang had encountered a Semi-Immortal from ancient times who had been in deep slumberaEURthe Imperial Teacher of Great Yu. However, the higher the cultivation level, the rarer the heavenly and earthly treasures required for the deep slumber. One could say that the treasures used by a Semi-Immortal are the most precious. Moreover, during the slumber, as the Dao Fruit is still in its outline, its power will gradually dissipate, leaving only an empty shell. After awakening, there will be a lengthy recovery period before returning to the peak of one''s power. Immortals have infinite lifespans and don''t need to undergo deep slumber. Shall we go looking for Ancient Di Jiang? This was the second ancient character to make an appearance after Fairy Eternity and was likely to know many things. Fairy Eternity displayed a look of disdain: Tch, that old fellow is nothing good, extremely sly and well-hidden, hard to find. If we let Miss Yun come and turn the Demon Territory upside down, we could probably locate him. ` Lu Yang: The dust settled after the clash between the two semi-immortals, and the Gold Clan Leader''s eyes were cold as he stared at the Di Jiang Clan Envoy, who knelt on the ground, trembling with fear. Envoy, will you roll out of the Qiongqi Clan yourself, or shall I have someone carry you out? I''ll leave right now! The Di Jiang Clan Envoy had never imagined that the Qiongqi Clan''s foundations were so robust, and with the Ancient Ancestor himself leaving, what was he, a mere envoy, still doing here? The Di Jiang Clan typically had six legs, and at this moment, he wished he could sprout six more to scuttle and scramble out of the Qiongqi tomb, to flee from the Qiongqi Clan. Third Senior Sister had listened to the entire event, perfectly reenacting the brief combat exchange inside the main tomb, just like ventriloquism. Meng Jingzhou was flabbergasted; they were only there to conduct archaeological research, so how had they stumbled into such events, with the Ancient Di Jiang awakening and talk of unifying the Demon Territory? Third Senior Sister wasn''t doing much better; she had descended into the tomb countless times but had never before encountered such a situation. The unification of the Demon Territory was a shocking megevent, yet not a whisper of it had been leaked. It must have been the Ancient Di Jiang controlling the upper echelons of the major clans using the rudimentary form of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit. The extent of this control was absolute, ensuring secrecy. It was only today, through a series of coincidences, that the Di Jiang Clan''s schemes were exposed. She took out a piece of fine paper from her Identity Jade to report the changes in the Demon Territory to Eldest Senior Sister, while Lu Yang ground ink beside her, Eldest Senior Sister replied rapidly on the other side. Ask the junior brother how capable the Ancient Di Jiang is in battle? Third Senior Sister was quite surprised; how could the junior brother know about such things? After pondering for a moment, Lu Yang replied to Eldest Senior Sister. He can''t withstand a semi-immortal''s self-destruction ten times. Then there''s no need to bother. The exchange ended. Fairy Eternity, seeing there was nothing left for her to do, yawned out of boredom, climbed a tree, and hugged the trunk as she settled to sleep. Before drifting off, she kindly reminded Lu Yang. Oh, by the way, there''s a little something you should pay attention to. What is it? The Qiongqi Clan Leader has noticed you. Lu Yang was shocked and before he could warn Old Meng and Third Senior Sister, he saw the door to the chamber slowly open, and the immense tiger head of the Gold Clan Leader poke inside, with his cold pupils reflecting the silhouettes of the three people. If it wasn''t for the ancient ancestor''s reminder, I would never have thought to find three little thieves hiding here. Let''s see, Demon Voice Heavenly Maiden, Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect, and you''re Meng Jingzhou from the Meng Family, are you trying to imitate your father? Meng Jingzhou: Why did that sound so much like an insult? Once the identities of the three were confirmed, Gold Clan Leader''s expression softened, and he put on a pleasant smile. Please come out of here, the three of you, and follow me. We wouldn''t want others to say that the Qiongqi Clan lacks hospitality. Although these three had a suspicion of tomb raiding, the Demon Voice Heavenly Maiden had many enemies in the Demon Territory, and the Seek Dao Sect had a notorious reputation; none of them were particularly good people. But considering the Qiongqi Clan''s recent financial strain and the need to borrow money from the Meng Family, He decided it was best to be gracious to these three. Chapter 583 Chapter 583: Chapter 582: Uncle doesn''t have anything nice to give you when we first meet Chapter 583: Chapter 582: Uncle doesn''t have anything nice to give you when we first meet Gold Clan Leader, do you recognize the two of us, Senior Brothers? Lu Yang cautiously inquired. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Gold Clan Leader wasn''t just imposing in size; being the leader of the Qiongqi Clan, he was definitely a ruthless character without equal. Before setting off, he and Old Meng had been wondering whether the people of the Demon Territory would be able to recognize them. The conclusion was that at most, the Demon Territory might know their names but not their faces. Seeing the Gold Clan Leader like this, their earlier conclusion seemed a bit rash. The Gold Clan Leader looked at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with a smile that was not quite a smile. Ordinarily, I wouldn''t care about which geniuses are at the Golden Core Stage, as they''re all empty talk before they''ve grown, but you, Lu Yang, are different. What''s different about me? Lu Yang couldn''t help but smirk, wondering if his unique talent had caught the Gold Clan Leader''s attention? You are Daoist Buyu''s disciple. Lu Yang: When I learned that the champion was Daoist Buyu''s disciple, I specifically ordered someone to find a portrait. As for Meng Jingzhou, you are the Meng Family''s Young Master, so I also had your portrait fetched. I never expected to find you two together with Fairy Mo Yin. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Is there any relation between you? The Gold Clan Leader narrowed his eyes as he scanned the three of them. Fairy Mo Yin liked tomb-raiding and often hunted demons, making quite a few enemies. Yet, oddly enough, her cultivation level was so exquisite that no one could catch her. Fairy Mo Yin''s background is shrouded in mystery, unknown to everyone. That Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could enter Qiongqi''s tomb must have been with the help of Fairy Mo Yin. Why she would help themaEURcould it be that Fairy Mo Yin was also from the Seek Dao Sect The Gold Clan Leader didn''t continue this line of speculation; Fairy Mo Yin''s identity was none of his concern. .co As the Gold Clan Leader walked along, a thick fog began to emanate from his body, and a burly middle-aged man with tiger ears emerged from the mist. Please, this way. He led the three to a small wooden cabin. The interior of the cabin was delicately crafted, unlike the rough caves and hollows commonly seen in the Qiongqi Clan. It clearly catered to human aesthetics, presumably prepared to entertain members of the Human race. The Qiongqi Clan wasn''t an isolated race; on the contrary, they frequently interacted with various tribes of the Demon Race and the Human race for the sake of business. However, due to a lack of talent, they often failed in their business endeavors. The Qiongqi Clan had rich heritage; if they were to sell just one or two of the burial items from the main tomb, even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would scramble to purchase them at sky-high prices. Those were treasures to be kept safe, and selling them would be a sacrilege; the Gold Clan Leader had no desire to earn such a notorious reputation. The Gold Clan Leader invited a shape-shifted clan member to pour tea for the three, his hospitality leaving them somewhat at a loss. Third Senior Sister was especially worried there might be a conspiracy involved. With her skills, she could easily escape, but the two Junior Brothers wouldn''t fare as well. Eldest Senior Sister had entrusted their care to her; it would be unacceptable for anything to go wrong on her watch. I address Po Tian as my brother, so you may call me Gold Uncle, the Gold Clan Leader said with a hearty laugh, noticing the three were reserved. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes twitched. He had not expected the Gold Clan Leader''s warm attitude was due to him, and considering what Third Senior Sister had said about the relationship between the Meng family and the Qiongqi Clan, the Gold Clan Leader''s behavior became understandable. But the problem was, he had already run away from home. Although his father had forgiven him, deep down he still felt uncertain. Hesitating momentarily, he decided to honor the Gold Clan Leader''s wishes and called out, Gold Uncle. The Gold Clan Leader let out a belly laugh upon hearing this and handed Meng Jingzhou a piece of paper. Good nephew, I have nothing much to give you since this is our first meeting. Take this IOU and keep it safe. Meng Jingzhou instinctively tried to decline, accepting the gift: This is too valuable Wait, what did you say this is? An IOU. Meng Jingzhou flipped over the paper, and on the front, it was clearly written that the Gold Clan Leader owed the Meng Family a certain amount of Spirit Stones, with a certain amount of interest, to be repaid by a set date. As a great demon king, the Gold Clan Leader had a very strong mental fortitude. He said without a change of expression, Could you talk to your family about waiving my debt? Meng Jingzhou: In his impression, no one had ever dared to default on a debt to the Meng Family, let alone have it waived. The Gold Clan Leader tentatively said, How about just waiving the interest? Meng Jingzhou remained silent. Not giving up, the Gold Clan Leader said, It should be fine to repay the money two years later. Meng Jingzhou worried that if he kept silent, the Gold Clan Leader might consider kidnapping him to demand a ransom from the Meng Family. No problem, I''ll talk to my dad as soon as I get back. Pay back the money two years later, and we won''t count the interest. The Gold Clan Leader sighed in relief, it seemed he wouldn''t have to worry about being struck by lightning for the time being. Speaking of which, I haven''t seen Brother Po Tian for quite some time. I often ask the merchants about Po Tian and the Meng Family''s recent circumstances. I''ve heard that the Meng Family, being the number one influential family of the Human race, has made many good connections in the Imperial City, is generous in giving and helping others, and is known for their kindness. The cultivators of the Imperial City speak highly of them, and everyone welcomes a Meng Family member with a smile. Brother Po Tian is even more outstanding, shining brightly in the official circles. Both civil and military officials can''t stop praising him, saying he has the talent of a great statesman of a bygone era Meng Jingzhou felt restless listening to this, as none of those adjectives seemed to relate to the Meng Family. Uncle Gold, you can speak frankly if you have something to say. My nephew is quick to speak and act, clearly someone who is cut out for great things! Uncle really doesn''t ask for much, just hoping the Meng Family could lend us some Spirit Stones? Lend again? Meng Jingzhou was shocked. You were just trying to wriggle out of a debt and now have the audacity to ask for another loan? Is this the thick-skinned nature of a great demon king? The Gold Clan Leader spoke earnestly, explaining seriously, It''s not borrowing again; the last time it was in my personal capacity, this time it is on behalf of the Qiongqi Clan. The two should not be conflated. I can go back and talk to my family, but I can''t guarantee success. The Gold Clan Leader was overjoyed, his face reverting to its original form, Then I would be grateful for my nephew''s efforts in this matter! It''s a trivial matter, a trivial matter. Meng Jingzhou quickly said, deciding that for safety''s sake, he''d better have the housekeeper speak to his dad when he got back. It was about time for the housekeeper to have been released. Originally, the Gold Clan Leader wanted to summon the Qiongqi Clan geniuses to spar with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, but then he thought that these two were the champions of the Mid-stage Golden Core, and his own geniuses would probably have a difficult time winning. And if he beat Meng Jingzhou, how could the Qiongqi Clan borrow any money? For such reasons, he had to give up on the idea. The Gold Clan Leader personally saw them out. He didn''t dwell on the issue of tomb archaeology, and aside from Meng Jingzhou''s identity, there was another reason. That was to let these three spread the word about Ancient Di Jiang uniting the Demon Territory to Great Xia. According to the records, Ancient Di Jiang was tyrannical in nature. Allowing such a great demon to unite the Demon Territory might lead to unpredictable fortunes and disasters. Yawn~ Fairy Eternity woke up from the tree, and seeing the three unharmed, she knew she was right in her assumption; the Gold Clan Leader had no intention of making things difficult for them. See, I told you it was a minor issue. The Qiongqi Clan has always been poor, and it''s really not easy to have remained so up till now. I once suggested to Old Qiongqi that the name Qiongqi wasn''t good; it''s unlucky, and they should change it. What do you suggest the Qiongqi Clan change their name to, Fairy? To something like Prosperity or Wealth. Chapter 584 Chapter 584: Chapter 583: Golden Core Jiuchong Heaven! Chapter 584: Chapter 583: Golden Core Jiuchong Heaven! In the Qiongqi tomb, a large and a small figure stood silently in front of the black coffin, uttering not a word. In pitch darkness, their pupils revealed an eerie, oily green that added a touch of terror. If an elder of the Qiongqi Clan had been present, they would have recognized that the larger figure was the living fossil of the Qiongqi Clan, the oldest of its kind, a nine-thousand-year-old Qiongqi that had reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Oddly, among these two figures, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage living fossil respectfully stood behind the smaller figure, not daring to overstep in the slightest. The smaller figure gently caressed the sealed funerary objects, which buzzed like bees, as if ready to break their seals and join their master in battle. It''s not time yet, murmured the small figure in a low voice, and upon hearing their master''s command, the funerary objects quieted down. The Gold Clan Leader crawled on all fours hurriedly into the tomb chamber, slowing his pace as he approached the main burial site, gradually transforming into a human silhouette. Seeing the two figures, he steadied himself and bowed deeply. Young Ancestor, I have sent away the people from the Meng Family and the Seek Dao Sect. The Princely Heir of the Meng Family promised to speak to his father about lending us Spirit Stones, he reported. Turned to face him, the figure addressed as Young Ancestor was a diminutive girl around thirteen or fourteen years old. The girl nodded in approval of the Gold Clan Leader''s actions. NovelFire.site That''s indeed good news. The Great Era is nearing, and that old codger from the Di Jiang Clan can hardly contain himself, wanting to unite the Demon Territory and seize the initiative, he said. His Dao Fruit Outline is indeed suitable for this. Our Qiongqi Clan need not follow the others. There is still some time before the true coming of the Great Era. What you need to do during this period is to improve your own realms, instructed the girl. Yes, the Gold Clan Leader and the living fossil said in unison, their eyes betraying a flicker of excitement. The scale of the Great Era''s struggle could be compared to ancient times, and if anyone knew best about the state of affairs in ancient times, it was none other than the Young Ancestor. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, as if contemplating something, the Gold Clan Leader hesitated. Speak your mind, there''s no harm in it, encouraged the girl. Young Ancestor, with the Qiongqi Clan''s current strength, can we truly develop to the extent that we qualify to compete with behemoths like Great Xia and Buddha Country during the struggles of the Great Era for the opportunity? he asked. The girl rolled her eyes, somewhat exasperated, I didn''t say we have to vie for first place. Is it too much to aim for the top ten? Oh, he responded. The black market, a place teeming with mixed characters, where rumors spread like wildfire. As long as you''re willing to pay, there''s no information you can''t find out. In a tavern, two figures clad in black robes, their faces obscured, conversed. That was the most common garb in the black market. Have you heard about the Demoness of Bewitching Music? Who hasn''t heard of the Demoness of Bewitching Music? With the strum of her ancient zither, thousands of Dao Sound threads slice demons into pieces, leaving not a single intact piece of flesh. That major demon is listed on the wanted lists of all races. Whoever catches her would make even those at the Body Integration Realm green with envy. If only I were strong enough, I''d want to catch her too! Hey, who told you that stale piece of news? I''m asking about something that happened four months ago, when two attendants appeared beside the Demoness of Bewitching Music. Two attendants? To be honest, brother, I''ve been in seclusion for the past six months and haven''t paid attention to such news. Buy me a drink, and I''ll fill you in. Waiter, two jugs of your finest Monkey Wine! The man''s nose twitched as he smelled the alcohol and let out two chuckles before he said, I won''t say much about the Demon Sound Heavenly Girl, as everyone knows, it was just four months ago when suddenly two attendants appeared beside her, who were also of the Human race, and their realm was in the Nascent Soul late stage. Ever since she gained two more attendants, sightings of the Heavenly Girl became even more frequent. She would often visit the ancestral tombs of various clans. By the time these people were discovered, it was too late, as they had already made their escape without a trace. Even if they were caught in the act, the Heavenly Girl had plenty of tactics to escape with her two attendants, leaving those clans frustrated and stomping their feet. I''ve heard that some tomb guardians of the clans actually welcome the Heavenly Girl because they embezzle treasures themselves. If the Heavenly Girl comes, they can pin the loss of the burial objects on her. Unfortunately for her, the Heavenly Girl isn''t interested in those clans. The ones she sets her sights on are clans with an inheritance of over three hundred thousand years and an ancient background. I heard that the next target for the Heavenly Girl is the Zhuyan Clan, she even sent out a notice in advance. That brazen?! The Zhuyan Clan has a Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancestor sitting in residence, so what exactly is the background of this Demon Sound Heavenly Girl? As far as I can guess, she might be a direct disciple of the tomb raider ancestor from Great Xia, coming to our Demon Territory for a trial. At this time, the people in the tavern had encircled the two, listening intently to the matters concerning the Demon Sound Heavenly Girl. One of them frowned and said, How come I heard that the Heavenly Girl''s two attendants once claimed in the Insect Race that they were from the Five Elements Sect? Don''t talk nonsense, the Five Elements Sect, being one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, conducts its affairs openly and honorably. How could they do such an unsavory thing as grave robbing! What of the Five Great Immortal Sects, isn''t Seek Dao Sect also one of them? While the crowd was arguing over the origins of the Demon Sound Heavenly Girl, the shadow who initially shared the intelligence quietly left and went outside the black market. Senior Sister, we''re back. The shadow lifted his hat, revealing Meng Jingzhou. How did the intelligence gathering go? I pretended to be a knowledgeable person and rambled on for half a day. The people in the tavern were all ears. It seems they still don''t know our identities and location. Lu Yang quickly left through another exit of the black market and met up with Third Senior Sister to report on their findings. I approached the Bai Ze Clan to buy information about our identities and location. The Bai Ze Clan only had speculations, no concrete intelligence, so seeing that they knew nothing, I came back. Third Senior Sister: I gave you two spirit stones to spy for intelligence in the black market, and you two didn''t even spend a single one. Over these four months, the three of them had been tomb raiding to explore ancient history while cultivating, and both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou made rapid progress. Golden Core Jiuchong Realm, climbing to heaven at every step, they had climbed from the Golden Core eighth heaven to the Golden Core Jiuchong, only a half step away from the legendary and seemingly unreachable Nascent Soul Stage! Just as the three of them were inquiring about their own intelligence to ensure their safety, a shockingly outrageous news spread throughout the Demon Territory and permeated the entire Cultivation World. C Ancient Di Jiang made a sudden appearance, with hundreds of large clans submitting to him, venerating Ancient Di Jiang as the Demon Emperor and establishing the Demon Nation. Ancient Di Jiang reluctantly agreed to the requests of the thousands of demons after demurring three times. The Di Jiang Clan is in full swing constructing the imperial palace and is busily preparing for the grand ceremony of enthronement. Ancient Di Jiang has sent out invitations far and wide, to the Qiongqi Clan, Long Clan, Phoenix Tribe, Great Xia, Five Great Immortal Sects, Buddha Country, East Sea All the major forces have received invitations from Ancient Di Jiang to attend the enthronement ceremony. So many Demon Races have submitted? Fairy Eternity was slightly surprised. That was quick. Are they getting carried away because there seems to be no immortals in the current world? One of the characteristics of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit is that the more powerful beings under one''s control, the stronger one becomes. These large clans must have Body Integration Realm or Transcendance Tribulation Stage members. Controlling so many Demon Kings and Emperors, Ancient Di Jiang''s strength is probably even stronger than in ancient times by a notch, comparable to Old Qiongqi and ranking among the strongest of Semi-Immortals. No wonder he dared to declare himself emperor. Chapter 585 Chapter 585: Chapter 584 Invitation Chapter 585: Chapter 584 Invitation The ancient Di Jiang was originally very powerful, the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu survived being blown up by Immortal Eternity for ten days, simply because he diligently hid in the corners of space, sustaining only minor damage from the explosion''s residual waves. When Fairy Eternity spoke of the ancient Di Jiang enduring ten attacks, she meant Di Jiang stood at the epicenter of the explosion and withstood ten blows directly, which is entirely different from what the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu experienced in terms of difficulty. And could the explosive power of Immortal Eternity really be compared to that of Fairy Eternity? Now, the ancient Di Jiang had a tendency to unite the Demon Territory and his strength had reached a new level, entering the first echelon of the Semi-Immortals, even the Immortal Lineage Second Boss was no match for him, which shows the might of the ancient Di Jiang. Di Jiang Clan. Have all the invitations been sent out? The ancient Di Jiang fluttered his wings slightly, emanating an ancient and mysterious aura of pressure that instilled fear in others. In the Demon Territory, strength was revered. All those kneeling below were the strongest of their respective tribes, and he controlled these major tribes through controlling their strongest members. If one observed carefully, they would find that these strong beings of the Demon Race had a complicated imprint in the depths of their eyes. These were master-servant imprints planted by the ancient Di Jiang. NovelFire.site.Co Anyone who received this imprint must obey the ancient Di Jiang, their life and death not in their own hands. The envoy of the Di Jiang Clan attempted to plant this master-servant imprint on the Gold Clan Leader, who could have expected that the Qiongqi Clan had profound resources and managed to shatter the token. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The nervous Clan Leader of the Di Jiang Clan looked at the Ancient Ancestor, rather unsettled, Reporting to the great one, invitations have been issued to all major powers, except for the Four Great Devil Sects whose whereabouts are elusive and thus cannot be sent. The Four Great Devil Sects? Wasn''t the Eternity Sect expelled already? There is another rising force called the Heavenly Court Sect, its members are all from the Ancient Heavenly CourtaEUR The Clan Leader of the Di Jiang Clan meticulously reported the feats of the Heavenly Court Sect, from Heavenly Venerate Dou''s emergence in Hanshui City to the Young Sect Master causing a commotion at the Seek Dao Sect celebration, each event showcasing the power of the Heavenly Court Sect. The ancient Di Jiang scoffed, Heavenly Court? An existence beyond comprehension. I have roamed the ancient era for tens of thousands of years and never heard of any Heavenly Court. Just like the Eternity Sect, it''s all fabrication by some. As for Heavenly Venerate Dou, who knows if he is just a play put on by a Great Yu Cultivator, he''s nothing to be afraid of! Ancient Ancestor is wise! There are also the geniuses of my Di Jiang Clan, who have been hidden for so long. It is time for the world to understand the power of my Di Jiang Clan. A smile tugged at the corner of the ancient Di Jiang''s mouth. The geniuses of the Di Jiang Clan were cultivated by his own hand, his rightful successors, and they were absolutely powerful. Then, he coldly looked down at the Clan Leader of the Di Jiang Clan prostrating on the ground. Who allowed you to speak to your ancestor? You must understand respect for hierarchy, let someone from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage speak to me. You must have all received the invitation from the ancient Di Jiang, any thoughts? Emperor Xia gathered the Sect Leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects, with six invitations laid out on the table. Qiu Jin''an shrugged, What can you do, just go. Watching the fuss doesn''t cost a penny. Didn''t Yun Zhi Daoist friend tell us about this before? The discussion at that time was that if the ancient Di Jiang unified the Demon Territory, it would actually be able to restrain those Demon Race that viewed the Human Race as enemies. In the future, whether for business or exchanges between cultivators of both sides, it would be much more convenient, with more benefits than drawbacks. Our Great Xia needn''t get involved. As for his appearance at this juncture, it''s surely related to the imminent Great Era. However, the ancient Di Jiang is not yet powerful enough to threaten Great Xia. We can simply be spectators. That''s true. Golden Buddha Kingdom. The ancient Di Jiang wants to establish a Demon Nation? The ruler of the Buddha Country, with a tall figure and shiny head, half-naked upper body, was sitting on a lotus platform with a Buddha constructed of immortal gold behind him. He looked at the invitation that had been brought over, twirled his Buddha Beads, and remained silent. He wrote down names eligible to go on the paper, tore them into strips, crumpled them into balls, and began drawing lots. Forget it, just randomly choose someone to go. ` East Sea. The Old Dragon Emperor coiled on the stone pillar, his body nearly ten thousand meters long. The green dragon scales slightly revealed his age, and the dragon claws were covered with thick calluses, but no one dared to underestimate this old dragon; whether in the East Sea or the Demon Territory, there likely was no older being in the Demon Race today. In his youth, he had relied on his power alone to suppress a rebellion that nearly resulted in the fragmentation of the entire East Sea during the Nine Dragons Civil War. It''s also been a while since I''ve had any communication with the kin in the Demon Territory. Sending a few young dragons over to catch up would be niceaEURit''s a good opportunity to inquire about any news of the Ancient Ancestor. Jiuyou Sect. Mu Baiyi watched the income from the barbecue restaurant with sheer joy. At this rate, he would definitely be able to pay off his loan within his lifetime, and even have the capital to build the Fengdu City well. All thanks to the Heavenly Court Sect. While he was in high spirits, a piece of intelligence came from a subordinate that shook him to his core. The Demon Territory is establishing a Demon Nation, sending out invitations far and wide, inviting all major forces to witness it? How come our Jiuyou Sect didn''t receive one? Ah right, they can''t find our location. Such significant news had not leaked out even a bit before, how strong was Ancient Di Jiang''s ability to block intelligence? Mu Baiyi was perplexed; according to Young Master Lu''s plan, they were supposed to focus on making money with the barbecue restaurant and not get involved in this matter. But then again, not attending such a monumental event that would be recorded in the annals of history would feel like a loss in the future. He pondered for a moment and then called Shi Huagu over. Ask Young Master Lu what the Heavenly Court Sect thinks about this? Shi Huagu was equally shocked when he learned of Ancient Di Jiang''s nation-building. He promptly took out the Jiuyou Token, input a lengthy message, and inquired with Young Master Lu. Soon, Lu Yang replied, I have always been in the Demon Territory. Mu Baiyi and Shi Huagu gasped, puzzled as to why anyone would go to the Demon Territory without cause. It seemed Young Master Lu must have known about Ancient Di Jiang''s nation-building plans and had headed there in advance! That''s the foundation of the Heavenly Court Sect. Junior Brother, who are you messaging? Third Senior Sister felt that Lu Yang was writing something. Lu Yang casually said, Oh, it''s from the Jiuyou Sect; they were asking where I am. aEUR The Jiuyou Sect? Third Senior Sister was silent for a while before asking in disbelief, doubting she had heard correctly for the first time. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou then laid out the entire situation of the Heavenly Court Sect, emphasizing how Eldest Senior Sister became the Sect Master, the eight Elders, and Daoist Buyu becoming Protector Heavenly Kings. This was met with an even longer silence from Third Senior Sister. Each generation was proving stronger than the lastaEURher own master had never undertaken such endeavors in his youth. Currently, the three were sitting on animal hides and had not rushed to the Di Jiang Clan. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was still a month left until the completion of the imperial palace''s construction, so there was no need to hurry. The trio had another destinationaEURCreation Ancient Land. If not for the Demon Territory establishing a nation, the once-in-hundred-years opening of Creation Ancient Land would be the major event that captured the attention of the entire Demon Territory. When Creation Ancient Land opened, all geniuses of the Demon Territory would participate. Besides cultivation level restrictions, there was only one requirement for participating in Creation Ancient LandaEURpurity of bloodline. Coincidentally, both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were of the pure-blooded Human Race, fitting the criteria perfectly. Chapter 586 Chapter 586: Chapter 585: Demon Race Geniuses (Happy New Year''s Day, Extra Release, Vote for Monthly Tickets) Chapter 586: Chapter 585: Demon Race Geniuses (Happy New Year''s Day, Extra Release, Vote for Monthly Tickets) The Creation Ancient Land, it is said that this secret realm has existed since ancient times, and the master who arranged it is so ancient that it''s impossible to investigate. Even the name of the secret realm remains unknown. The only thing that is known is that the secret realm harbors many opportunities. When the Demon Race''s young talents enter the secret realm, if they are lucky enough, they can directly improve by a whole major level without any side effects, significantly reducing the time needed for cultivation. Therefore, the Demon Territory has bestowed the name Creation to the secret realm. Besides this, there are various heavenly and earthly treasures that only existed in ancient times. As ages changed and environments underwent drastic alterations, some treasures with strict requirements for their growth environment couldn''t adapt to the current world and have become extinct. Only in ancient secret realms can one find those extinct heavenly and earthly treasures. If it weren''t for the limitations of cultivation levels, even Demon Kings would wish to enter the secret realm to look for opportunities. Fairy, have you ever heard of the Creation Ancient Land? Lu Yang asked, naturally turning to someone from ancient times for information about the ancient past. Listening to the description, it does fit the impression of a few secret realms in my memory, but none of them are known by the name ''Creation Ancient Land''. Names may differ between ancient and modern times; perhaps its name has changed. Three pure-blooded members from the Human race quietly descended in the distance and walked towards the entrance of the secret realm. Even before the opening time of the secret realm, various major clans from the Demon Territory had already arrived in droves. NovelFire.site These clans'' ancestral graves had basically all been visited by the three individuals, who were very familiar with them. If they were to take out Fairy Eternity''s cookbook, they could likely find their names in it. .c0 Among these major clans, the Dragon and Phoenix Clans stood out the most; they are the two largest groups within the Demon Race, followed by countless other demons. The Dragon gives birth to nine offspring, the Chao Feng Clan, Qiu Niu Clan, Ba Xia Clan, and so on, all look up to the Dragon Clan as the leader. The genius of this generation''s Dragon Clan is named Ao Yue, who appeared at the entrance of the secret realm in human form, with dragon horns on his head, handsome features, and wearing a yellow robe woven with golden and silver threads, seamless as the garments of heaven. Accompanied by a crisp phoenix cry, all the demons looked up, where multicolored lights shone from afar, the luminescence of various flying birds'' feathers. The Chong Ming Bird Clan, Bifang Clan, Qing Luan Clan Leading the way were several colorful phoenixes. The Phoenix Tribe is the king of birds. As the birds landed, they transformed into human form. One was a vibrant and beautiful young girl with bright eyes, black hair, and red pupils, full of vitality, named Jiang Shishi. Among the elders accompanying Jiang Shishi, there was one that all three people recognized, named Jiang Shan. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had encountered Jiang Shan at the crime scene of a fake Phoenix Blood Stone. Having learned a lesson from the people of the Seek Dao Sect, he was very enthusiastic upon realizing the two were from the Seek Dao Sect. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for the Third Senior Sister, she was the one who had taught Jiang Shan a lesson back then. The ancestral graves of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans were also sites well-visited by the three, and could even be seen as key investigation objects for Lu Yang. He wanted to know the whereabouts of the geniuses of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans and thought it might be possible to find some clues in their ancestral graves. Unfortunately, it wasn''t that simple. Fairy Eternity used her spiritual awareness to scan both clans in detail, getting to grips with their foundations. She even uncovered many ancient secrets that the two clans themselves were unaware of. Still, no clues were found. Aside from the eye-catching Dragon and Phoenix Clans, there were many Demon Race clans with ancient grudges, confronting each other like pointed arrows. For example, the enmity between the Tian Gou Clan and the Jade Rabbit Clan was well known throughout the Demon Territory. The Tian Gou Clan has an ancient legend about the celestial dog eating the moon, and the Jade Rabbit Clan used to live on the moon. It''s no wonder a grudge formed when one eats away the home of the other so casually. White-haired and red-footed, with an appearance like a monkey, could it be Zhuyan? And that one who dresses simply, low-key and unassuming, is she the never-seen-before genius of the Qiongqi Clan? I heard that he took the initiative to go to the human race''s Land Money Trade Association to learn the art of business. They didn''t pay him, and the association feared he would return to our Demon Territory to establish a competing business, taking over their turf, so they have always refused to let him in! How come I heard that the Qiongqi Clan is plagued by bad luck and the Land Money Trade Association feared being affected by it, so they didn''t even dare to accept free labor? That must be a rumor. The Qiongqi Clan has always had more than its fair share of negative gossip. There''s even a legend that an Ancient Immortal suggested they change their name to the Prosperous Wealth Clan or the Rich and Honorable Clan, which just sounds fake when you hear it. Makes sense. Look quick, that''s the prodigy of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan from Qingqiu, just like in the legends, every frown and smile tugging at one''s heartstrings! The prodigy of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan was named Su Lian''er, dressed in a white robe, with nine white tails swaying behind her. She had red eye shadow in the corners of her eyes, adding an allure to her demeanor. She appeared to be around the same age as Lu Yang but already possessed the charm to captivate mortals. Many geniuses of the Demon Race were gathered around Su Lian''er, showing infatuated expressions. I heard that the ancient Nine-Tailed Foxes were incredibly beautiful, with legends of ''sinking fish and falling geese, and shaming the moon and flowers.'' She does have a bit of her ancestors'' looks. Fairy Eternity said with a hmph. Is she truly so breathtaking that ''fish sink and geese fall, and even the moon hides in embarrassment''? Pretty much. Fairy Eternity pouted. Back then, it was spring, the flowers were in full bloom, and the Nine-Tailed Foxes were competing in magic with the Heaven Dogs by the lake. The power of their magic was so great that the fish hid at the bottom of the lake out of fright, and the geese were not quick enough to flee and got caught in the attacks, burning to a crisp and falling pitter-patter to the ground. The Nine-Tailed Fox used the moonlight to create an illusionary realm, and the Heaven Dog nearly fell for it. In a panic, he used the Law of Heaven and Earth and swallowed the moon in one gulp. After their battle, the ground was in disarray, flowers withering. Lu Yang: How come this doesn''t match the scene I had in my mind? After the great battle, people began to say that the Nine-Tailed Fox possessed beauty that ''made fish sink and geese fall, and shame the moon and flowers.'' I''ve always suspected that she herself started this legend. After all, when Yingtian Immortal organized the high-level cultivators to learn how to keep up their prestige, the Nine-Tailed Fox took it quite seriously. Fairy Eternity had no regard for the Nine-Tailed Fox''s petty tricks. The ancient Nine-Tailed Fox was ranked among the top ten beauties of bygone times, but in terms of looks, she still couldn''t surpass Fairy Eternity, the premier beauty of that top ten. The top ten beauties was a list combining looks, power, and Fairy Eternity''s subjective judgment. Fairy Eternity unarguably placed herself at the top. As far as Lu Yang knew, Fairy Eternity ranked the Dragon and Phoenix Clans'' geniuses and her follower Qinghe second to fourth based on her closeness to them. The little Qiongqi Jin Caiwei and the ancient Nine-Tailed Fox were also among the top ten beauties, with their ranks changing depending on Fairy Eternity''s mood. Lu Yang thought thankfully this was a list Fairy Eternity compiled after getting to know him, bragging and boasting. If this list had existed in ancient times, those ten individuals would probably have fought over their rankings until no one knew what might happen. Correction, it would be nine individuals. Fairy Eternity established her supremacy through strength, so the contest for the top spot was uncontested. Fairy, did you also learn with Yingtian Immortal how to maintain your prestige? Fairy Eternity raised an eyebrow, her expression proud and confident. As the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals, every move I make is profound. Why would I need to learn from others? At that moment, the Spiritual Space turned into a tropical rainforest, and Fairy Eternity was dressed in animal skins and a grass skirt, exuding a primal wild beauty. Looking at this scene, Lu Yang just couldn''t see the prestige in the Fairy. Chapter 587 Chapter 587: Chapter 586 Alliance Chapter 587: Chapter 586 Alliance The Creation Ancient Land is governed by two restrictive rules. First, those who have entered the Creation Ancient Land cannot do so a second time. Second, those who have entered the Creation Ancient Land must not disclose any information about the challenges within. The purpose of these two rules is to ensure the fairness of the trials in the ancient realm to the greatest extent possible. Therefore, whether it be the Demon Race present here or the pure-blood members of the Human race, none have any knowledge of the Creation Ancient Land. These rules are not absolute constraints; if Eldest Senior Sister were here, she would likely come and go from the ancient land without any hindrance. However, such a feat is too difficult to accomplish for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. This ancient realm originates from the primordial times; it must be quite complex. Should we find an ally? Lu Yang suggested. The Golden Core Stage is when one''s plasticity is at its highest. How a cultivator practices during the Golden Core Stage and the outcome of their core formation will influence the rest of their life. A typical example is Fairy Eternity, whose Invincible Elixir, despite being shattered into a Nascent Soul, still exerts a profound influence to this day. As such, the Creation Ancient Land has set the realm restriction at the Golden Core Stage. To the entire Demon Territory, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are outsiders. NovelFire.site Even if they are capable fighters, if the Demon Territory''s geniuses swarm them, even possessing the Invincible Elixir would be of no avail. The most prudent approach is to find allies. That sounds good, Meng Jingzhou nodded gravely. Not only do the two of them belong to the Human race, they also have the dual identities of Seek Dao Sect and the Meng Family. Should their identities be exposed, they fear the fate of Demon Territory''s geniuses would be more dire than fortunate. How about the Phoenix Tribe? The Phoenix Tribe has some ties with the Seek Dao Sect, and I have acquaintances within the Phoenix Tribe, Third Senior Sister suggested from the side, currently sporting a pair of tiger ears, with her eyes covered and a tiger tail swishing behind her. She was temporarily impersonating a member of the Qiongqi Clan. The Phoenix Tribe, huh Senior Sister, do you know who wrote ''Dragon and Phoenix Transformation''? No idea. Our Master wrote it. Third Senior Sister was taken aback for a moment; she genuinely had no clue about that. Once again, she realized the countless misdeeds of their master, too numerous to record, wondering when he might inadvertently cause another mishap. She then sighed, Had I known this, I wouldn''t have gone so hard on the Dragons and Phoenixes during our last battle. How hard did you go? Meng Jingzhou asked cautiously. Afraid my image would become their Inner Demon in their future cultivation. Let''s not talk about that now; it''s irrelevant to our current situation. The Dragon and Phoenix tribes probably don''t know about Master''s misdeeds yet; we can join forces. What about the Dragon Clan? Not so good with the Dragon Clan. Back when I sought advancement in battle, I often challenged Dragons to single combat, so I don''t have the best relationship with them. At that time, I was at the peak of the Divinity Transformation Stage, seeking a breakthrough. I roamed the Dragon territory, challenging those of similar strength, and hid from those I couldn''t beat. It wasn''t just the Dragon Clan; I fought the White Tiger Clan, the Zhuyan Clan, the Taozhu Clan, and so on. The two felt that the bounty on Third Senior Sister was too low. I was caught by the Phoenix Clan last time and had to ask Eldest Senior Sister for help. She dealt with the elders, allowing me to fight with those of my generation. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Phoenix Clan knows my true identity, yet they have kept it secret, proving they are reliable. Then let''s collaborate with the Phoenix Clan. Lu Yang and the others all nodded in agreement, trusting Third Senior Sister''s judgement. The three approached the Phoenix Tribe, attracting cautious vigilance from the Phoenixes and the bird species that followed them. Halt, who are you? Jiang Shan demanded, eyeing the trio warily. Especially cautious of Third Senior Sister, he felt she posed a danger. It is I, Gan Tian, Third Senior Sister said coolly, introducing herself. Upon hearing this name, Jiang Shan retreated several steps. Not just Jiang Shan, but also two others from the Phoenix Tribe, who recalled being pinned to the ground and beaten by Third Senior Sister, turned pale and also stepped back. The Elder escorting the Phoenix Tribe''s genius, Jiang Shishi, had previously exchanged knowledge about cultivation with Eldest Senior Sister and was aware of Third Senior Sister''s identity. We would like to discuss a matter with the members of the Phoenix Tribe. Could we find a quiet place to talk? Third Senior Sister was referring to the followers of the Phoenix Tribe. The Phoenix Tribe could be trusted, but these followers were a different story. Good. Three individuals, an Elder of the Phoenix Tribe, Jiang Shan, and Jiang Shishi, were called aside by Third Senior Sister. Let me introduce you, these two are my Junior Brothers, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Upon hearing these two names, Jiang Shishi was moved and looked the two men over with surprise. As a genius of the Phoenix Tribe and the future Clan Leader, she always demanded the highest standards of herself and paid close attention to the situation of Great Xia''s geniuses, especially those of her own generation. These two were the ones mentioned most often in the intelligence she had gathered. Lu Yang''s magic spells were unparalleled and he was rumored to be a Sword Cultivator, but no one had ever seen his sword unsheathed. Meng Jingzhou had a pure Yang body, could ward off ghosts and evil spirits, diligently practiced as a Body Cultivator, and had achieved unity of fist and cultivation, though his full capabilities remained uncertain. She regarded herself as a genius of exceptional talent yet wasn''t sure if she could defeat either of them. What are you planning to do? the Phoenix Tribe Elder asked. To form an alliance and enter the Ancient Realm with you. The Phoenix Tribe Elder did not immediately refuse but seriously considered the proposition, weighing the pros and cons. These two were the strongest Golden Core Stage pair in Great Xia, and in terms of combat power, they were much stronger than the followers of the Phoenix Tribe. Moreover, these two were from the Seek Dao Sect. Jiang Shishi, since birth, had been carefully protected and idolized. Too pure at heart and too thin-skinned, she was not fit to be a Clan Leader. It would be good for the influence of the Seek Dao Sect to rub off on her. Although the Seek Dao Sect had an infamous reputation in the Demon Territory, the Phoenix Tribe Elder knew that the sect did not scam its own people and had a guarantee of credibility. It is possible. Fellow Daoist Jiang, I am looking forward to learning from you, Lu Yang said with a smile as he clasped his hands in greeting. Jiang Shishi was a beat late to respond, and then she returned the greeting. Fellow Daoist Lu, I look forward to learning from you. Senior Brother Jiang Shan, it''s been a while since we last met. The last time I saw you two was at the Foundation Establishment Stage. At that time, I could foresee that you would shine brightly in the Golden Core Stage, but I never expected you to be this powerful, Jiang Shan expressed with emotion. Shishi, who are these two? A hearty laugh echoed, belonging to the Young Master of the Jiuying Clan, followed by a Protector of the Jiuying Clan, whose presence exuded a subtle but palpable pressure. Even though the laughter was hearty, his eyes faintly betrayed a gloom as they swept over Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Jiang Shishi frowned, displeased with the Jiuying Clan''s Young Master: Qin Feng, I''ve told you many times, we are not that close. Stop using such familiar terms! Who is he? Lu Yang asked Jiang Shan through a secret voice transmission. Qin Feng, the Young Master of the Jiuying Clan, taken as a closed-door disciple by an Elder of the Jiuying Clan who has passed the Tribulation, his status no less than the Jiuying Clan Leader himself. Ever since he started his cultivation journey, he has pursued Shishi relentlessly but without success. He probably sees you two as rivals now, you should be cautious. Alright. Without lingering too long, Qin Feng warned Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with his gaze and then left. The Protector of the Jiuying Clan remained silent from beginning to end, but the pressure he willfully emitted said everything. Third Senior Sister noticed this scene and her eyebrows knitted slightly. Two more hours passed, and the Ancient Realm opened. Lu Yang and the others followed Jiang Shishi into the Ancient Realm. The Protectors of the various clans were left outside the Ancient Realm. After the two Junior Brothers entered the Ancient Realm, Third Senior Sister left the Phoenix Tribe''s company. Before leaving, she threw a remark at the Phoenix Tribe, When I come back later, pretend you don''t know me. Half an hour later, Third Senior Sister rode in on a blood-dripping animal hide from afar, her flight unsteady. The blood dripping from the hide was her own. Third Senior Sister had suffered serious injuries. NovelFire.site.C0 Look, it''s Fairy Eternity! An observer with keen eyesight recognized Third Senior Sister. It''s her, how did she get injured! Severely wounded, Third Senior Sister bit her lip, relying solely on her will to fly there, and she shouted angrily: Zhuyan Clan! You have no honor. You invited me to explore the ancient tombs of various clans, and now you repay me with treachery, sending assassins after me! Even if I must die, I shall take you down with me! Chapter 588 Chapter 588: Chapter 587: The Test Begins Chapter 588: Chapter 587: The Test Begins (I made an error in the last chapter; it should have been the Qiongqi Clan.) The Elder of the Qiongqi Clan, upon seeing the Third Senior Sister severely injured to such an extent, displayed a ferocious expression. His eyebrows furrowed as he loudly retorted. Witch of the Melodic Demons, do not spit blood and slander! When did my Qiongqi Clan ever instruct you to do such a thing! Originally, upon seeing the Witch of the Melodic Demons appear, the crowd had been prepared to capture her, but seeing this scene, they tactfully refrained from making a move. After all, the Witch of the Melodic Demons was seriously injured and couldn''t run away. It was a good opportunity to clarify who exactly was behind her actions. The Third Senior Sister sneered repeatedly, Never done it? Daring to act but not to own up, cowards! Previously, your Qiongqi Clan sent someone to contact me, saying you wanted to secretly investigate the foundations of the various clans, focusing particularly on whether any ancient ancestors were still alive. Seeing how generous your Qiongqi Clan was, I accepted the commission. Risking my life, I went to the tombs of various clans to investigate. At first, I was puzzled, wondering what your Qiongqi Clan wanted to do. NovelFire.site Now I finally understand. Your Qiongqi Clan had long since pledged allegiance to the Ancient Di Jiang, investigating the foundations of the various clans, precisely for the purpose of controlling them all! Now that the Ancient Di Jiang has risen to power, you want to discard me like a used tool, kill me to silence me! The Elder of the Qiongqi Clan angrily refuted, Nonsense, who doesn''t know that my Qiongqi Clan is so poor it needs to borrow from the Meng Family? Since when have we been generous? If my Qiongqi Clan had indeed pledged allegiance to the Ancient Di Jiang, how could we be so destitute! The Third Senior Sister momentarily was at a loss for words, it seemed to be a valid point. Wait, I remember the first clan to pledge allegiance to the Ancient Di Jiang was the Jiuying Clan, and the first one the person who hired me asked me to investigate was also the Jiuying Clan! The Third Senior Sister suddenly pointed at the Elder of the Jiuying Clan, her body trembling slightly, not just from her injuries, but also from feeling betrayed. It was you, the Jiuying Clan, who hired me! To clear yourselves of suspicion, the first one you had me investigate was your own Jiuying Clan''s tomb! The Elder of the Jiuying Clan nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood. He was just watching the drama, so how did he become the party being watched? Nonsense! The Third Senior Sister sneered, Whether it''s nonsense, you know best in your heart! NovelFire.site.co The hatred for today''s assassination attempt will be repaid another day! With that, she made to leave. Quick, stop her! Seeing the Witch of the Melodic Demons trying to flee, the Elders of the various clans immediately took action to pursue and block her. The Third Senior Sister, seeing the situation turn dire, spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood. Using her last bit of strength, she activated the beast hide. The hide rose up as if riding clouds and mist, jumping through space several times before vanishing, leaving the demon crowd cursing furiously, especially the Jiuying Clan cursing the most viciously. Half an hour later, the Third Senior Sister, having disguised herself well, returned to the Phoenix Tribe''s ranks, looking nothing like someone who was seriously injured. Even the Elder of the Phoenix Tribe couldn''t help but transmit his voice to ask, Was it really the Jiuying Clan that hired you? Of course it''s false. What just transpired was a play I performed alongside the Elder of the Qiongqi Clan, seizing the opportunity to clear the Qiongqi Clan of suspicion. The Ancient Di Jiang seeks to rule the Demon Territory through strength, and the clans are bound to be resentful. This is the perfect chance to teach the Jiuying Clan a lesson and sow discord among the clans. Were you really the first to go to the Jiuying Clan? False. It''s all the same whether you believe what I say or not. The Third Senior Sister indeed did not have direct evidence to implicate the Jiuying Clan. But to accuse someone, evidence is not necessary, suspicion is enough. The Third Senior Sister said coldly, Since the Jiuying Clan allows their Young Master to act with impunity, they must bear the consequences of retaliation. aEUR Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, who had already entered the Creation Ancient Land, were still unaware of the Third Senior Sister''s actions as they listened attentively to the rules of the Ancient Realm. Upon entering the Ancient Realm, a voice from above that couldn''t be distinguished as male or female spoke. Welcome to the Secret Realm. The Secret Realm is divided into three layers. Only by entering the second layer will one gain opportunities. The higher the evaluation in each layer, the more abundant the opportunities. A three-story pagoda appeared in front of everyone, with each level representing a different space aEUR a miniature version of the Creation Ancient Land. ` They were currently at the entrance of the first layer. This layer contains a large number of Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beasts. For every Demon Beast killed, one can obtain a spirit core. Acquiring ten spirit cores means passing the first layer''s trial. The time limit for the first layer''s trial is ten days. At the deepest part of the first layer, there is a stairway to the second layer, which can be accessed by possessing a certain number of spirit cores. It is important to note that the second layer''s trial will only begin after the first layer''s trial has completely ended. The first layer''s trial starts now. A huge hourglass appeared in the sky, visible from any location on the first layer. The sand trickled down, marking the countdown of ten days. Fairy, have you seen this Secret Realm before? Fairy Eternity shook her head, No. I don''t know if I have never seen it, or it appeared after I died. Most of the Demon Race geniuses, after listening to the rules, dispersed in all directions to enter the first layer and slaughter Demon Beasts. Killing ten Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beasts was not easy, not everyone could challenge those beyond their level like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. And the rules also stated that the higher the assessment for each layer, the richer the rewards. Certainly, the more Demon Beasts killed, the better. Meng Jingzhou stood still, scratched his chin, and thought the rules seemed strict. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But on closer consideration, there were quite a few manipulable aspects. Meng Jingzhou gave Lu Yang a look: What do you think? Lu Yang roughly guessed Meng Jingzhou''s thoughts and replied with a look: Let''s start by killing a few Demon Beasts to warm up. Do you two want to join forces to kill the Demon Beasts? Jiang Shishi inquired, the situation on the first layer was ideal for forming alliances. Two of them could join forces to kill Demon Beasts more efficiently, while one observed from the sidelines to prevent others from stealing their fruits of labor. As for the followers of the Phoenix Tribe, they formed their own teams to kill the Demon Beasts and would just meet up at the stairway. The followers were not bodyguards, and clashing with the Demon Beasts was an excellent opportunity for training. There was no need to protect Jiang Shishi. Let''s check out the quality of the Demon Beasts first. Lu Yang was very cautious. It wouldn''t be good to actually encounter a Demon Beast and find out that, like them, it had talent, and a Nascent Soul could exhibit the combat power of the Divinity Transformation Stage. Alright. Jiang Shishi had been advised by an Elder before entering the Ancient Realm. If she encountered any issues within, it was best to consider the opinions of these two people. The first layer was a dense forest environment with Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beasts lurking in the depths of the forest. The three of them cautiously extended their Spiritual Sense. The sounds of fighting not far away startled a great ape hiding in the trees. The ape had a tuft of white fur on its chest. It beat its chest and swung from tree to tree. With a roar, it swung its fists and violently smashed down towards the three. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, with their rich combat experience, had already noticed the existence of the ape. Arhat Fist! Slash! The two of them acted simultaneously. Meng Jingzhou used the Arhat Fist to meet the great ape''s fists. The ape lost in strength to Meng Jingzhou and was actually blasted into the sky. Lu Yang exerted force with his legs, leaped upward, drew his sword, and returned it to its sheath, the body of the ape cut in half. The enormous head rolled and stopped at Jiang Shishi''s feet. Jiang Shishi was dumbstruck. This was a peak Nascent Soul Early Stage pure-blooded great ape, and they had resolved it so easily? Done! The two high-fived, relaxed and comfortable. Looks like they are all ordinary Nascent Soul Stage. We can carry out the plan. ` Chapter 589 Chapter 589: Chapter 588 Plan (Fourth Release, Requesting Monthly Pass) Chapter 589: Chapter 588 Plan (Fourth Release, Requesting Monthly Pass) What plan? Jiang Shishi asked curiously. With such transparent rules, was there even room for a plan? And how much time had passed before you thought of a plan? It''s simple when you put it that way. Through our battle just now, we''ve confirmed that the first layer''s Demon Beasts are merely at the late stage of the Nascent Soul Stage, which falls within the range that your Demon Race geniuses can handle. So if we want to get past the first barrier, all we need to do is to honestly hunt Demon Beasts, and anyone can accumulate enough spirit beasts. If you want to obtain more spirit beasts and receive better evaluations, you''ll need to employ some extraordinary methods. Forming groups of three to speed up the hunting progress? Meng Jingzhou shook his head, dismissing Jiang Shishi''s suggestion: It''s too inefficient. Did you notice the map shown at the beginning? The first layer is absurdly large, and it would take a whole day to run from the entrance to the opposite ladder entrance. Relying on just the three of us to hunt and find Demon Beasts would take several hours. Then what should we do? Jiang Shishi didn''t have enough experience and lacked Meng Jingzhou''s keen observations. Meng Jingzhou didn''t answer, but counter asked, You already know the combat strength of the two of us brothers; how would you assess it? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Jiang Shishi and Ao Yue were known as the two great prodigies of the Demon Territory, possessing the potential of Immortals. This was the highest evaluation in the Demon Territory, and among those who entered the Ancient Realm, only the two of them held such an evaluation. That settles it, the three of us working together will make the plan foolproof. To ensure the plan was foolproof, the three decided to use eight days to kill thirty Demon Beasts, accumulating enough to pass through. That way, even if their plan to block the door failed, they could still guarantee to get through. It was also a good opportunity for the trio to adapt to each other while hunting the Demon Beasts, which would increase the chances of success when executing the plan. The eight days passed in a flash, and Lu Yang''s team became more and more adept at killing Demon Beasts. Even those at the late stage of the Nascent Soul Stage could not last more than two rounds against them. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang looked up at the hourglass. We killed a few more than planned, taking a bit more time, but no big issue, let''s head to the ladder entrance first. Alright. Jiang Shishi was somewhat excited, having been ready to execute the plan for some time. The trio quickened their pace, rushing toward the ladder entrance. Yet, when they arrived at the ladder entrance, they involuntarily stopped in their tracks, disbelieving the scene before them. Lu Yang''s plan was to block the door. With their combat strength, the three of them could easily prevent anyone from reaching the ladder entrance. Progenies were expected to rush over on the last day, and they just needed to block the entrance one day in advance. But now, someone had already blocked the ladder entrance. They were the ones who had to obediently hand over the Essence Blood! Haha, didn''t see that coming, did you? I''ve heard your plan a while ago! The Jiuying Clan''s Young Master Qin Feng laughed heartily upon seeing their expressions. Right when you guys entered the first layer and started making plans, I overheard the entire process of your planning! Qin Feng, delighting at Lu Yang''s grimace, said, I may not know who you are, but thanks for coming up with the plan. Blocking the door? It''s indeed a good plan, but when it comes to power in the Ancient Realm, who can surpass our Demon Clan Alliance? Not even the Dragon and Phoenix Clans are our match. The Demon Clan Alliance was a concept proposed by the Ancient Di Jiang. Before the establishment of the Demon Nation, the demons led by Ancient Di Jiang collectively referred to themselves as the Demon Clan Alliance. The Di Jiang Clan''s prodigy was personally trained by Ancient Di Jiang and had not entered the Ancient Realm. With the Di Jiang Clan at the forefront of the Alliance, and with no Di Jiang Clan present, the remaining races all vied for the command of this operation in the Ancient Realm. Qin Feng was just worrying about how to gain command authority, and this was a pillow delivered to him while he was dozing. If he had proposed the plan to block the door, wouldn''t the command of the Alliance for this operation be assuredly his? As he had anticipated, while the geniuses of the Alliance were pondering whether to get Essence Blood by killing Demon Beasts or seizing it from others, Qin Feng presented his plan and won everyone''s approval. They all praised Qin Feng''s plan as a good one. Qin Feng naturally became the leader of this operation. Qin Feng was smug, and standing behind him were geniuses from the White Tiger Clan, the Taozhu Clan, and moreaEURa total of dozens of people. Even if Lu Yang''s team was capable, they couldn''t beat all the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance! Lu Yang''s face was ashen as he quickly thought of a solution. As the situation became deadlocked, followers of Jiang Shishi hurried over, also not expecting to be blocked by the Demon Clan Alliance. Then, Ao Yue and the other nine prodigies arrived, frowning silently at the scene. Following that, geniuses from the Qiongqi Clan and other unallied prodigies came. NovelFire.site The entrance to the ladder was so narrow, being blocked by the Alliance was not something that could be overcome by sheer numbers. Ao Yue clenched his teeth, How will we know if we don''t try? Ao Yue had a lot of sway among the geniuses. He transformed into an Azure Dragon dancing in the sky while the Bai Xia Clan and other creatures showed their true forms, ready to follow Ao Yue into battle. Seeing this, the other geniuses transformed into their original forms, the gentle-furred Jade Rabbit, the black Heavenly Dog as large as a hill, the Qiongqi with a tiger''s body and double wings on its backaEUR Fight! With a dragon''s roar, Ao Yue shook the space around him, burning the Dragon Clan Essence Blood. His dragon claws gripped the Dragon Ball and transformed into a stream of azure ribbon-like energy, charging toward the Demon Clan Alliance. With him alone, he was powerful enough to fight late-stage Nascent Soul Demon Beasts! Fight! The geniuses unleashed unprecedented power, fusing into a force like a rope, determined to break through the blockade. Unfortunately for them, the Demon Clan Alliance had long anticipated this situation. Under Qin Feng''s command, they advanced and retreated in order, not something that Ao Yue and his companions could break through with mere passion. The two sides battled for a full half day, with the Demon Clan Alliance like an iron wall, always unbreakable. In the end, exhausted, Ao Yue''s side was defeated and retreated from the battlefield. Qin Feng walked up to Ao Yue with a look of triumph: Fellow Daoist Ao Yue, I don''t wish to make our relationship this strained. After the Demon Nation is established, we''ll still need to exchange insights and progress together. How about this? You leave behind ten Essence Cores, give me all the rest, and I''ll let you pass through here. What do you say? Ao Yue suddenly looked up, staring intently at Qin Feng with bloodshot dragon eyes, startling him greatly. But he quickly recovered, realizing that staring him down was useless, nothing more than impotent fury. After wavering back and forth, Ao Yue, pressured by the facts, handed over the Essence Cores. A full twenty of them. As expected of Fellow Daoist Ao Yue, capable of killing so many Demon Beasts, Qin Feng said with a grin as he took the Essence Cores. Seeing Ao Yue submit, the other geniuses also handed over their Essence Cores, keeping only their ten. If they only had ten, then Qin Feng simply wouldn''t let them pass. Looking at the mountainous pile of Essence Cores, Qin Feng''s smile was so wide he could hardly close his mouth, distributing them to all the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance according to the pre-arranged ratio. Qin Feng claimed the highest proportion, receiving fifty-three cores. Behind the Demon Clan Alliance was a huge box labeled Essence Cores. Qin Feng poured all fifty-three Essence Cores into the box. It was still that emotionless voice. Qin Feng, fifty-three Essence Cores. Please proceed to the second layer. Seeing that the time was about right, the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance also handed their Essence Cores to the Ancient Realm to obtain the qualification to pass through. Next were Ao Yue and the others. Ao Yue, ten Essence Cores. Please proceed to the second layer. Dong Shu, ten Essence Cores. Please proceed to the second layer. aEUR Since there was still some time left, Qin Feng strolled over leisurely to where Lu Yang and his two companions stood. He blatantly ignored Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, not intending to let these two eye-sores enter the second layer at all. Qin Feng approached Jiang Shishi, who was hanging her head low, and chuckled: Shishi, I already told you that the two lackeys you recruited are useless. Look, now they can''t even pass the level. As long as you agree to become my fiancA(c)e, you won''t have to hand over your Essence Cores, and I''ll let you pass. How about it? Jiang Shishi suddenly raised her head, revealing a smile: Qin Feng, do you really think you have everything under control? What do you mean! Seeing Jiang Shishi smiling, Qin Feng inexplicably panicked. Lu Yang, lying back casually, laughed: Fellow Daoist Qin Feng, you need to work on your observational skills. You didn''t even recognize my clone. On the other side, Meng Jingzhou had transformed into Lu Yang''s likeness. Wooden Avatar! Suddenly, a voice came from behind Qin Feng. Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Qin Feng for collecting so many Essence Cores for us. Qin Feng spun around, his eyes wide with disbelief at the scene before him. Meng Jingzhou had actually crawled out of the box, holding a large string of Essence Cores in his hands! We knew you were listening in at the time. You didn''t really think that the three of us could block the exit, did you? The blockade plan was for your ears to hear. The rules never specified how the Essence Cores needed to be handed in, and anyone who saw a box labeled Essence Cores near the ladder would think that was the place for submission. Plus, with everyone''s attention on the Demon Clan Alliance, no one would notice anything odd about the box. In fact, Meng Jingzhou had quickly built the box himself. Chapter 590 Chapter 590: 589 Chapter 590: 589 Qin Feng thought he had hidden himself well, eavesdropping on the entire conversation of the three planners. But among his peers, who could surpass Lu Yang in the use of Spiritual Sense? After entering the first layer, Meng Jingzhou, using the map, calculated that even at their fastest, it would take a full day to travel from the entrance to the entrance of the heavenly ladder. The first layer was a circular space, and since the rules stated that one must hunt Demon Beasts to obtain their essences, everyone''s first instinct would be to scatter from the entrance, gradually exploring the first layer, looking for Demon Beasts, killing them, never thinking of checking out the heavenly ladder entrance for intel first. Once the rules of the first layer were understood, both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou thought of setting up a box at the heavenly ladder entrance to collect essences. The only uncertainty in this plan was the unknown strength of the Demon Beasts. If a Demon Beast at the Nascent Soul Stage exerted power of the Spirit Transformation Stage, then not even the geniuses of the Demon Race would be able to obtain ten essences, let alone be fooled at the heavenly ladder entrance. Wouldn''t it be faster for the three of them to join forces to hunt and gather essences? Therefore, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou immediately hunted a Demon Beast with Jiang Shishi to gauge its strength. Once they confirmed it only had the power of the Nascent Soul Stage, Meng Jingzhou immediately set off to the heavenly ladder entrance, leaving Lu Yang and Jiang Shishi behind. To hide their true intentions, Lu Yang used the Tree-Planting Technique and Imitation Fist to transform his Clone into the appearance of Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang then sensed Qin Feng hiding in a secret place, decided to turn the tables, and made up a plan about blocking the entrance on the surface, while secretly conveying the real plan to Jiang Shishi using Spiritual Sense. Only then did Jiang Shishi display anxiety and excitement. If she were to come up with a plan, not to mention in the shortest time, even ten days wouldn''t be enough for her. NovelFire.site Is this the wisdom of the Human race geniuses? Lu Yang and Jiang Shishi hunted Demon Beasts methodically, intentionally delaying their arrival at the heavenly ladder entrance. That led to the scene just witnessed. Friend Qin Feng, you''ve worked hard. I''ll take these essences, Meng Jingzhou stood at the edge of the box, laughing heartily as the essences, strung up and tied around him like zongzi, made everyone envious. This was the accumulation of essences that all geniuses had gathered over ten days! Bastard! Qin Feng, enraged, transformed into his true form, Jiuying. Jiuying had nine heads on a single body, each looking like a jet-black serpent. All eighteen of his eyes were bloodshot, as if they could drip blood. The plan to block the entrance was his suggestion to the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance, which led him to naturally assume a leading role. Now that the plan had backfired, and he had been exploited, with no essences left, the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance would undoubtedly vent their fury on him. Even if he had an ancestor at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to cover for him, he would definitely not be able to withstand the wrath of these races. Return the essences! Qin Feng roared, all nine serpent heads lunging at Meng Jingzhou, who had long anticipated such a foolish move from Qin Feng and sidestepped to dodge. Seeing this, the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance realized they had been played by Meng Jingzhou, also revealed their Demon Race true forms, and pounced at Meng Jingzhou. They surely could not fail to secure even a single essence and be unable to pass the first layer! Ao Yue had thunder clapping in his palm, wondering whether or not to make a move and snatch the essences. After all, their essences were also on Meng Jingzhou. At that moment, Jiang Shishi stepped forward, blocking Ao Yue. Pointing at the lively Meng Jingzhou, she said, This person is my ally. We had already anticipated the Demon Clan Alliance''s actions and laid an ambush in advance. Junior Brother Ao Yue, please rest assured, as should you, fellow Daoists. Our action was directed solely against the Demon Clan Alliance. After he escapes, we will give ten essences to each one of you, ensuring that you can successfully enter the second layer. That too was a pretext she and Lu Yang had discussed in advance. From Ao Yue and the others'' perspective, they didn''t know that Qin Feng had been tricked by Lu Yang and the others; they could only assume that Lu Yang and his two companions were simply more skilled and had anticipated Qin Feng''s actions, hiding in the box to stand for justice. Having recovered what they lost, Ao Yue and the others wouldn''t demand more essence, ten would suffice. As a result, not only did Lu Yang and his two associates earn a reputation, but they also obtained the most essences. Jiang Shishi felt lucky that the Elder had the foresight to agree to the proposal of joining hands; otherwise, she would have only had a pitiful ten essences. Sometimes, she felt a shiver of fear thinking about it; the two human race geniuses were too calculating. No wonder the Elder always said that her talent for cultivation was enough, but she was somewhat lacking in wisdom; this was the difference. Thank you, Young Master Jiang! The geniuses expressed their gratitude to Jiang Shishi for her generosity, with tears in their eyes. Ao Yue always felt that something wasn''t right, but now wasn''t the time to dwell on it. Hadn''t the Demon Clan Alliance just bullied them terribly? Wasn''t this the time to strike back? Everyone, let''s join forces and help this kind-hearted fellow break free! Ao Yue transformed into his Azure Dragon true form, his Dragon Ball bursting with thunder, and accompanied by a dragon''s roar, swung his dragon claws, rampaging through the Demon Clan Alliance. Seeing this, the geniuses of the Demon Race also charged toward the Demon Clan Alliance with howls. NovelFire.site.co The Demon Clan Alliance, while chasing Meng Jingzhou and fending off the attacks from Ao Yue and the other demons, coupled with their distrust of Qin Feng and their refusal to take orders, soon fell into disarray and fled in a panic. How about it, Miss Jiang, didn''t you make a good deal by joining hands with us? Lu Yang said with a chuckle. After arriving at the entrance to the ladder to heaven, he had not taken action himself, everything unfolding just as he had expected. Especially watching Meng Jingzhou jumping here and there to dodge attacks, like a monkey, while he was resting comfortably in the back, Lu Yang felt even more content. Indeed, it was worthwhile, Jiang Shishi nodded. It was more than worthwhile; it was a windfall. Although the events of the Ancient Realm couldn''t be disclosed, all the geniuses knew very well that just this action alone would elevate her status in their eyes. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Demon Clan Alliance scattered, fleeing in all directions. The rules didn''t state that killing was forbidden; if one died in the Ancient Realm, the laws of the realm prohibited recounts of what happened there, meaning no vengeance for the dead. Meng Jingzhou, who had safely found Lu Yang and Jiang Shishi, was panting heavily and, upon seeing Lu Yang''s carefree demeanor, knew he had again picked up the thankless task. There was no choice; after all, he didn''t know the Tree-Planting Technique or the Imitation Fist. According to their agreement, Meng Jingzhou gave each of the geniuses ten essences, and the remaining eight hundred essences were divided between the three of them. Everyone searched for a long time but couldn''t find where to submit the essences. Ao Yue tentatively stepped onto the ladder to heaven, and with ten essences absorbed by the ladder, he was transported to the second layer; that''s when everyone realized how to pass through the first layer. One by one, everyone lined up and entered the second layer, leaving behind the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance lurking not far away. Seeing that Lu Yang and the others had gone up, Qin Feng also wanted to enter the second layer, but without a single essence on him, a barrier appeared in front of the ladder to heaven, blocking his way. As the last grain of sand fell in the hourglass, marking the end of the ten days, all the geniuses from the Demon Clan Alliance were teleported outside the Ancient Realm. It''s all your fault, Qin Feng! The geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance''s eyes reddened with rage. The fortunes of Creation Ancient Land were gigantic, but they hadn''t gained a single advantage. Protector, save me! Qin Feng, frightened, hurriedly hid behind the Protector. Only then did he notice the atmosphere was somewhat off, or rather heavy, as if the glances from all races were inconspicuously converging on their Jiuying clan and they were not friendly. What happened here? Chapter 591 Chapter 591: Chapter 590: Seed Chapter 591: Chapter 590: Seed Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had no idea what was happening in the outside world. Disguised as geniuses of the Demon Race, they officially entered the second layer. The second layer was fragrant with flowers, blooming in profusion, and everywhere lay beautiful scenery. It was an endless flower garden, and within the garden, a graceful figure knelt on the ground, inhaling the fragrance of the flowers. Noticing everyone''s arrival on the second layer, the figure stood up and welcomed them with a smile and applause. Everyone, welcome to the second layer. I am the Spirit of the Secret Realm, and you can call me Luo Hong. The Spirit of the Secret Realm exists only in Secret Realms created by those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, not a life form but more like a predefined magic spell. However, this magic spell, imbued with ample experience, could mimic the thinking patterns of life. The Primeval Secret Realm was an ancient one, and when announcing the rules at the first layer, it used modern language because the Spirit of the Secret Realm, Luo Hong, was learning. In the absence of the Secret Realm''s master, the Spirit of the Secret Realm held the highest authority. Greetings to our senior. Although everyone knew she was a magic spell, no one dared to overtly treat Luo Hong as merely a spell, and they paid their respects earnestly. It seems this generation is still quite polite. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The first layer tested your combat strength, the second your character. The challenge of this layer is very simple: you must grow flowers. The seeds you hold are of the Moonshadow Flower, which when in bloom resemble a stunning beauty dancing in the moonlight, a feast for the eyes. The Moonshadow Flower takes fifteen days to complete its growth cycle. All you need to do is to make it bloom within this period, and you shall pass this level. The more vigorously the flower grows, the higher the evaluation. Mind you, during this time, you must not use any magic spells, Spirit Treasures, or other cultivator methods. Also, you may not converse with each other; you must grow the flower independently. Seeing the tension among the crowd, Luo Hong added with a smile, Don''t be too nervous; the Moonshadow Flower is easy to care for. It takes root and sprouts as soon as it touches soil. Fairy, have you ever heard of the Moonshadow Flower? Lu Yang asked stealthily. I have heard of it, indeed. The flower is quite beautiful and popular. If you haven''t heard of it, it must be extinct by now, she replied. The rules of the second layer seemed simple, alas he could not discuss them with Old Meng. Jiang Shishi cradled the flower pot, planting the seed in the soil, loosening the dirt, and watering it carefully, yet the Moonshadow Flower showed no signs of sprouting. Jiang Shishi frowned, instinctively wanting to consult with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, but remembering the rule against discussing, she gave up the thought. She began to recall the rules over and over, pondering if she had missed anything. What would Lu Yang do if he were in my place Fifteen days swiftly passed, and the day of evaluation arrived. The geniuses of the Demon Race and the two pure-blooded Humans lined up, waiting for Luo Hong''s assessment. One standing at the front was Su Lian''er of the Fox Clan. Clothed in white, Su Lian''er''s beauty was stunning as she held the flower pot, looking pitiful. The flower pot was empty. Luo Hong frowned, Where is your flower? Tears streamed down Su Lian''er''s face, compelling onlookers to wipe them away. The flower was growing very well, but I have inherited the beauty of our ancestors that can overshadow the fish and outshine the moon. As soon as the Moonshadow Flower bloomed, it withered away at the sight of me. After staring at Su Lian''er for a long while, Luo Hong finally let out a long breath. Let it be, you pass. Next was Jiang Shishi. The Moonshadow Flower in Jiang Shishi''s pot bloomed beautifully, captivating all who saw it. Luo Hong nodded her approval, signifying a pass. Then came Ao Yue. Ao Yue''s pot, too, was empty, without a trace of the Moonshadow Flower. Where''s your flower? Ao Yue cupped his fists, respectfully saying, I must inform my senior, I have not grown a flower. Give me a reason. Hearing this question, Ao Yue straightened up and smiled, Senior had mentioned at the very beginning that the second layer of the test was to assess integrity. In my opinion, the seeds given to us by senior couldn''t grow Moonshadow flowers. This challenge tests our honesty! You have been eliminated. Why! Ao Yue was frantic; he felt he should have been able to pass. Luo Hong sneered coldly, You still have the nerve to ask why. Indeed, I gave you all cooked seeds that couldn''t sprout flowers, but who told you that this round was testing for honesty? The Human race is cunning and shameless. Does the Demon Race still talk about honesty? Can your honesty defeat the Human race? This round tested lies. Although the lie told by the little girl from the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan was crude, she did lie, so I consider her to have passed. What about Jiang Shishi? How did she grow a Moonshadow flower? Luo Hong continued to sneer coldly, Didn''t you listen when I laid out the rules earlier? I said to make a flower grow in the pot. When did I say you had to plant the seeds I gave you? Ao Yue was left speechless by her words; when he thought about it carefully, indeed that was the case. Not just Ao Yue, but all the Demon Race geniuses following him were holding empty pots, shamefully hanging their heads. They all thought Luo Hong was testing for honesty. Jiang Shishi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this; fortunately, she had imitated Lu Yang''s way of thinking, carefully studied the rules, and understood what Luo Hong wanted. The Demon Race geniuses lined up behind Ao Yue were unsurprisingly eliminated one after another, and Luo Hong walked all the way to Meng Jingzhou before stopping. She examined Meng Jingzhou from head to toe, intrigued by his active performance in the first round. Where''s your flowerpot? Meng Jingzhou was empty-handed. Forget the flower, he didn''t even have a pot. Please come with me. Meng Jingzhou gestured for Luo Hong to follow him to a place brimming with Moonshadow flowers that looked extraordinarily beautiful. Meng Jingzhou''s pot had its bottom removed, encircling the most lush cluster of Moonshadow flowers, like a fence. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou, somewhat embarrassed, scratched the back of his head, smiling so wide it reached his ears, Ah, I''m really embarrassed, I don''t know what happened, but my flowers just grew so much they broke a hole through the pot. As you can see, this is the result. I remember you said, senior, that the more vigorously the flowers grew, the higher the evaluation, right? Luo Hong: I did say the more vigorously the flowers grew, the higher the evaluation, but this is just ridiculous. It was blatantly obvious that he''d seen through the challenge being a test of lies and started spouting nonsense. You''ve passed. The last one was Lu Yang, and his flowerpot was completely emptyaEURno flower, not even soil. It''s empty, you haven''t passed Wait a moment, Lu Yang raised his hand to interrupt. The condition for passing was to make the flowerpot sprout a flower within fifteen days, correct? Yes. Then I have passed. Where''s your flower? Lu Yang pointed to the flowers all around the garden, confidently saying, During these fifteen days, I have been transplanting the flowers from the garden into the pot and then moving them out again, replacing them with another batch, then moving those out too. All the flowers in the garden can be considered to have grown from my pot. If senior doesn''t believe me, you can check the roots of all the flowers in the garden; they definitely have dirt from my pot on them. Luo Hong: The condition for passing wasn''t specified as the fifteenth day, it was the fifteen days since the start of the competition. Luo Hong herself hadn''t realized there was this loophole in the rules. That''s not right. The second layer''s test was to see whether you possess the quality to lie, Luo Hong tried to make a comeback for herself. Right, I just made everything up on the spot. Chapter 592 Chapter 592: Chapter 591: Unusual Rewards Chapter 592: Chapter 591: Unusual Rewards Luo Hong: The reply from Lu Yang brought a huge shock to Luo Hong, to the point where she didn''t know how to respond for a short while. Since her birth, she had been a spirit of the Secret Realm, having seen all the geniuses of the Demon Race over the past 300,000 years. Nowadays, the leaders of the Demon Race who were young had all come here to attempt the trials. Yet none of the geniuses from any race had brought her such a shock as she experienced today. The second layer''s test was indeed the ability to lie, but she never imagined someone could fabricate a lie so convincing that it deceived even her. Or was what he said really a lie? With her existing knowledge, she couldn''t tell whether what Lu Yang said was true or false. Fairy Eternity laughed hysterically in the Spiritual Space, rolling on the ground, gasping for air as she laughed, tears streaming from her eyes. No, no, I can''t, my stomach hurts from laughing, hahahaha She wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes and tried to hold it in, but as soon as she saw Luo Hong''s reaction, she couldn''t help but burst into laughter again. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity helplessly, questioning whether this was really necessary. And Elder Luo Hong, are you really unable to cope with this, isn''t this the very thing the test is about? Lu Yang always adhered to the rules in his actions, ensuring he didn''t go beyond their scope. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site If it''s possible to do well within the rules, why bother to cheat? The rules for this challenge were very simple, and the loopholes left by Elder Luo Hong were clear at a glance. For example, there was no rule stating that the seeds had to bloom, or stipulating that they must only bloom on the fifteenth day, and so on. The only uncertainty was whether Lu Yang could guarantee the real test here was to tell the truth or to lie. After all, the rules for the second layer were declared by Elder Luo Hong herself; if Elder Luo Hong didn''t abide by them, who could do anything to her? Therefore, Lu Yang had made preparations for both scenarios, bringing an empty flowerpot for the assessment. If the test was to tell the truth, he would simply say he hadn''t managed to grow anything. If the test was to tell lies, he would bring out the same set of pretexts he had just used. Luo Hong took a couple of deep breaths, clenching and unclenching her fists, almost gritting her teeth as she announced the result. You passed! It had to be acknowledged that, on the second layer, Lu Yang''s performance was the highest in history. Ao Yue and a cohort of Demon Race geniuses watched Lu Yang in shock. From which race did this man come, having calculated since the first layer that Qin Feng would wait at the entrance of the ladder, setting up an ambush in advance? During the second layer, he even used such an extraordinary method to pass the challenge. Where had Jiang Shishi found these two exceptional talents? And based on Ao Yue''s understanding of Jiang Shishi, she should have made the same choice as himself for this challenge; yet the result was completely beyond his expectationsaEURhimself eliminated, Jiang Shishi progressed. After the second layer''s test concluded, Luo Hong forced herself not to think about Lu Yang''s matter, fulfilling her duty. She snapped her fingers, and a heap of treasures fell like rain, piling into a small mountain. Luo Hong pointed to Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Jiang Shishi, Su Lian''er: You four proceed to the third layer; the rest are eliminated. Considering that you have already passed the first layer, each person may choose one treasure as a reward. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This treasure can only be used by oneself, it cannot be transferred or recounted to another. This rule was established to prevent powerful beings of the Demon Race from seizing the treasures. After all, the treasures here could make even the Great Powers of the Demon Race envious. Demon Immortals above, this is the cultivation insight left by our Ancient Ancestor, including the stages of breaking core to reach Nascent Soul and the Nascent Soul Stage! exclaimed the Jade Rabbit Race genius, his astonishment making his rabbit ears twitch and flutter. Luo Hong had already translated these cultivation insights. Our Ancient Ancestor''s cultivation insights are here too! exclaimed a genius from the Qiongqi Clan in surprise. Written on the cultivation insights were the words Metal and Stone, indeed the name of the ancient Qiongqi. It was not just these two racesaEURancient cultivation insights from clans such as the Jiuying Clan and the Taozhu Clan that had been eliminated in the first layer were also piled here, mixed with other books; without meticulous searching, they simply could not be found. These Ancient Ancestors of the various clans were not all Semi-Immortals; more of them were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. But the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of ancient times was not the same as the present. One from the ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage could attend lectures given by Immortals and listen in on exchanges between Semi-Immortals; what they learned and heard was not on the same level as those of the Demon Race of the current Tribulation Stage! Even among those at the Tribulation Stage, there was a distinction in status between an emperor of the ancient Tribulation Stage and one from the present in the eyes of the Demon Race. NovelFire.site.cO Ao Yue also found the cultivation insights left by the Dragon Clan Ancestor, which made his heart thump wildly. The Dragon Clan Ancestor was known as the most esteemed person below the Immortals, absolutely powerful. What is this, notes from an Immortal, ''Mating Records of the Golden Crow Clan and the Jade Rabbit Clan''? The genius from the Rabbit Race was so startled upon seeing the title that he almost didn''t hold onto the book firmly. Lu Yang: He remembered that this thing was research on the changes of Yin and Yang conducted by Immortal Jiuchong. The things you people have collected in the Creation Ancient Land are quite complete, to have even this. Aside from various ancient texts and photocopies, there were ancient heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Such as the longevity grass that could extend one''s life by five hundred years, the spirit fruits that could eliminate hidden injuries upon consumption, and various detoxifying herbs. In previous years, there had been geniuses from the Demon Race whose relatives or lovers were afflicted with ancient deadly poisons, with their lives hanging by a thread and with no current means to detoxify them, who came to the Ancient Realm to overcome the challenges, searching for ancient herbs that had long been extinct. This time, though, such an incident hadn''t occurred. These things Fairy Eternity frowned slightly, swinging back and forth on a tree trunk. What''s wrong with these things? These items don''t seem like something ordinary members of the Demon Race could collect. Many of the cultivation insights are from Semi-Immortals; ordinary Semi-Immortals wouldn''t have the clout to demand the cultivation insights of other Semi-Immortals. And this ''Mating Records of the Golden Crow Clan and the Jade Rabbit Clan,'' it''s the research findings of Immortal Jiuchong. Only the four of us received photocopies; not even the Semi-Immortals have them. Who built this Ancient Realm? Fairy Eternity wondered. Lu Yang''s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. It implied that this Ancient Realm was not the work of a Tribulation Stage member of the Demon Race, nor a Semi-Immortal, but could it be one of the Four Ancient Immortals?! Never mind, there''s still the third layer. If you work hard to overcome the challenges, you might find a clue on the third layer. And what if I still can''t find any clues? Fairy Eternity flashed a radiant smile, her teeth neatly aligned, and gave a thumbs up, Then we''ll pick a secluded place to give this little missy named Luo Hong a good interrogation! Lu Yang prayed he would find a clue on the third layer. The geniuses from the Demon Race selected the treasures they fancied. Ao Yue did not choose the cultivation insights left by the Ancient Ancestor but instead took a spirit fruit that could eliminate hidden injuries. Ao Yue and the others were transported out of the Ancient Realm. Outside the Ancient Realm, the atmosphere was tense; all members of the Demon Race eyed the Jiuying Clan with intense scrutiny. One could only enter the Creation Ancient Land once in their lifetime, to have gained nothing and to have believed the nonsense from Qin Feng, resulting in the elimination of the geniuses from the Demon Clan Alliance. Qin Feng was hiding behind an elder, trembling with fear, worried that showing his face would result in being skinned alive. As Ao Yue and the others were teleported out, the Phoenix Tribe Elder counted the number of people and breathed a sigh of relief; Jiang Shishi was still inside. Jiang Shishi was about the same level as Ao Yue, and it was feared that if Ao Yue was eliminated, Jiang Shishi would be too. Third Senior Sister spoke in an even tone, You see, I told you that you wouldn''t be let down if you cooperated with us. Chapter 593 Chapter 593: Chapter 592: Meng Jingzhou: There is a Scandal Chapter 593: Chapter 592: Meng Jingzhou: There is a Scandal The Phoenix Tribe Elder nodded in agreement. In his youth, he had also entered the Creation Ancient Land and knew that with Jiang Shishi''s Mind State, it would be difficult for her to enter the third level, and she would most likely be eliminated. Since she was not eliminated, it indicated a significant improvement in Jiang Shishi''s Mind State. To become a qualified leader, one''s own strength is not enough; one must be calculating and learn to be thick-skinned. The best at being thick-skinned was the Qiongqi Clan Leader. Who is still not out, Jiang Shishi and Su Lian''er? a Demon Clan Elder counted the numbers, noticing the geniuses from the Phoenix Tribe and the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan had yet to come out. That''s not right, there are still two others inside who followed Jiang Shishi, Qin Feng called out. Although he did not know the races and names of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, he would certainly never forget their faces. Oh, they followed Jiang Shishi? Jiuying Clan Elder squinted his eyes, sensing a problem. Elder Jiang Wei, this is not quite right, is it? We had an early agreement that each tribe can only select one person to enter the Creation Ancient Land, yet your Phoenix Tribe sent in three? He was eager to shift the controversy, and according to Qin Feng''s account, the Demon Clan Alliance''s geniuses were eliminated in the first round, and the Phoenix Tribe couldn''t shirk responsibility! What does it matter if three people entered? Elder Jiang Wei sneered, not at all intimidated. In terms of heritage, the Phoenix Tribe was the strongest in the Demon Territory; even Ancient Di Jiang would not dare to control them for the time being. NovelFire.site The Dragon Clan was divided into two groups, one in the Demon Territory and the other in the East Sea, with their heritage split as well. The Dragon Clan in the Demon Territory could not match the Phoenix Tribe when it comes to heritage. Elder Jiang Wei took the initiative to shoulder the matter, as he couldn''t possibly reveal that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were from the Human race or even from the Seek Dao Sect upon further questioning. Claiming that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were from the Phoenix Tribe might prevent conflict, as the Phoenix Tribe always acted domineeringly. If it were revealed that the two were from the Seek Dao Sect, other tribes looking on would probably wade into the dispute. If Gan Tian saw her own clan being bullied and called Yun Zhi over, the situation would become even more entertaining. The Phoenix Tribe really is domineering, members of the Taozhu Clan, the White Tiger Clan, and other Demon Clan Alliance tribes stepped forward to support the Jiuying Clan. If they could use this opportunity to severely weaken the Phoenix Tribe, they could gain favor from Ancient Di Jiang. The Phoenix Tribe has a large family and business, and it''s fine for them to hide two geniuses and send them in, the Dragon Clan Elder stepped forward to back the Phoenix Tribe. He had learned that Ao Yue managed to enter the second level with the help from Jiang Shishi and obtained the Spirit Fruit to heal his dark injuries, a favor that should not go unrepaid. I think it''s understandable for the Phoenix Tribe to make an exception this time, the Jade Rabbit Clan Elder waved his sleeve and stepped forward. My Tengu Clan My Ba Xia Clan More and more members of the Demon Race started voicing support for the Phoenix Tribe. Apart from the Demon Clan Alliance members, all the Demon Race geniuses here had received help from the Phoenix Tribe. Third Senior Sister twitched at the corner of her eyes as she witnessed this scene. What did these two youngsters do in the Secret Realm? Why were these Demon Races behaving as if they were intoxicated, standing on the side of the Phoenix Tribe? This was not the scene when her master and the others entered the Secret Realm. Lu Yang and his companions were transported by Luo Hong to the third level, which was extremely dim, almost pitch black, and otherwise empty. Luo Hong took out four grass mats and sent them flying to the ground as if dealing cards. Don''t be nervous, sit down. All four of you performed quite well in the first two levels already. Even if you don''t pass the third challenge, your rewards will be much greater than the others, she said. In the first level evaluation, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Jiang Shishi were tied for the first place in history. The second level evaluation ranked Lu Yang the highest, followed by Meng Jingzhou, then Jiang Shishi, and finally Su Lian''er. The overall ranking was the same as the second level evaluation. Lu Yang''s score was the highest in history, followed by Meng Jingzhou as the second highest. Lu Yang appeared the most relaxed, taking a seat as soon as he was told to. The four sat down. How about it, want to bet on who will have the higher evaluation in the third challenge? Meng Jingzhou winked at Lu Yang, eager to regain some ground. That wouldn''t be good, Lu Yang said with a smile that did not match the sentiment of not good. Both of them were not ones to easily admit defeat. What''s the point of a bet if it''s sure to win? Meng Jingzhou saw Lu Yang smile and knew he had agreed, so he asked again, What''s the reward for the winning side? You tell me. The losing side must do something for the winning side. It''s a deal! Neither of them set any conditional limits, such as staying within their capabilities or moral boundaries. They both knew the other''s request would certainly fall within those limits, no need for further discussion. Luo Hong cleared her throat. As a member of the Demon Race, one must never forget history. You should gain experience and lessons from history. This third challenge tests your grasp of the ancient history of the Demon Race. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Damn it, there''s a dirty trick here. This is no competition at all. Luo Hong, unaware of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s thoughts, continued with the procedure. After I ask a question, you may buzz in to answer. A correct answer earns one point, a wrong answer loses one point, and no answer gets no points. Considering historical changes, I will ask questions from the perspective of the current-era Demon Race. Now, listen to the first question: Which race does a Demon Immortal belong to? Jiang Shishi and Su Lian''er were both startled. Which race does a Demon Immortal belong to? Who knows that? Many scholars of the Demon Race have studied ancient history and there are numerous speculations about the true form of a Demon Immortal. Should they just guess randomly? The Demon Immortal belongs to no race; he is the only Kirin in the world. Lu Yang answered lazilyaEURit was an easy question. Meng Jingzhou yawned, utterly bored, already considering what to eat when he got back. Correct answer, one point. Jiang Shishi and Su Lian''er looked uncertainly at Lu Yang. Was that a lucky guess or did he really know the true identity of the Demon Immortal? Lu Yang thought to himself that this was just the tip of the iceberg; if they wanted to hear the shameful past of the Qilin Immortal, he could talk for three days and nights without stopping. Luo Hong was quite surprised at the speed of his answer. The questions of the third level were random; the queries at each test were different, and she was only responsible for judging right and wrong, without revealing the correct answers. Second question: Did the Phoenix Ancestor ever force the Demon Immortal to use the Sword Array, and if so, please describe the scenario from an objective and impartial point of view. Jiang Shishi''s eyes lit up. She might not know about the rest, but how could she not know about the Phoenix Ancestor? Su Lian''er watched Jiang Shishi enviously. Why couldn''t they ask about something related to the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan? Jiang Shishi excitedly raised her hand and said, I know this one. My Phoenix Ancestor once spoke the truth which made the Demon Immortal unable to raise his head, and with a plop, he kneeled on the ground. Under tremendous pressure, the Demon Immortal activated the Sword Array to resist but still ended up defeated and retreated! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the famous ''A Word Makes the Immortal Kneel'' incident! I guess this must have been before the Demon Immortal attained immortality. Otherwise, it doesn''t make sense that the Demon Immortal would lose to the Phoenix Ancestor. Incorrect answer, lose one point. What?! Jiang Shishi questioned if she had heard wrong. This was a story she heard from her Clan Leader, absolutely reliable. How could it be wrong? Seeing that no one else was answering, Lu Yang sighed softly and said, I''m not sure about the specific incident you''re referring to, Elder, but the only thing I can confirm is that on that day the Demon Immortal went home, the Phoenix Ancestor glared at him and asked coldly, ''Who did you go to see?'' Upon hearing this, the Demon Immortal''s face changed drastically. He pulled out the Sword Array, knelt on it with a plop, swore to heaven that he would dare not do it again, and if he erred once more, he would be struck by five thunderbolts. Correct answer, add one point. Chapter 594 Chapter 594: Chapter 593 How Did I Become Second Place? Chapter 594: Chapter 593 How Did I Become Second Place? The Qilin Immortal had knelt in the Sword Array not just once; Lu Yang alone had heard of it happening over a dozen times. The actual count was definitely higher, but Lu Yang was uncertain as to the reason for this kneeling. As for the Qilin Immortal swearing an oath to heaven with Yingtian Immortal around, let alone the heavens striking with thunderous roars, even if it thundered every day, it would not matter. What?! Jiang Shishi stared blankly at Lu Yang, then shifted her gaze to Luo Hong''s face. After going back and forth three times, she finally confirmed that Lu Yang had indeed given the correct answer. That''s not what the Clan Leader told her, was it? How come these two know more about the Phoenix Tribe''s history than our Clan Leader does? Wait, what do you mean by ''intimates''? What was the relationship between my Ancient Ancestor and the Demon Immortal? Jiang Shishi seemed to detect something alarming from the answer. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO Wasn''t it recorded in history that the Ancient Ancestor and the Demon Immortal were rivals, who had waged a great war over the position of immortality? In the end, the Ancient Ancestor was defeated, and the Demon Immortal ascended to immortality. Why would my Ancient Ancestor speak to the Demon Immortal in such a tone? It did not match the history she knew. Jiang Shishi''s mind was a mess, with a single question causing her beliefs to turn upside down, overturning all her previous knowledge. Meng Jingzhou glanced at the bewildered Jiang Shishi and continued to ponder what to eat when he returned. Su Lian''er also looked at Lu Yang with suspicion. How could someone know more about the Phoenix Tribe''s history than Jiang Shishi did? What was the identity of this person named Lu Yang? Luo Hong did not mind the reactions of the crowd; their reactions did not affect her posing questions, as that was the procedure. Please listen to the third question. The Dragon Clan Ancestor was extremely powerful, a hurdle for all members of the Demon Race on their path to immortality. In Ancient Times, there was an exceptionally talented individual of the Demon Race, whose talent in cultivation was worrisome, but who was extremely gifted in researching Divine Abilities. This genius, burning the midnight oil, developed a Great Divine Skill called the ''Dragon-Slaying Eighteen Palms.'' Theoretically, if one could master these eighteen palms, even the Dragon Clan Ancestor would be defeated by this Divine Ability. Yet this genius did not perfect this Great Divine Skill. NovelFire.site What happened? The Dragon-Slaying Eighteen Palms was a widely known ancient Great Divine Skill in the Demon Territory, unquestionably powerful, with all Demon Race members seeking its whereabouts, to no avail. There were many theories about why the Dragon-Slaying Eighteen Palms was not perfected. Su Lian''er hurried to answer, According to the ancient books of my clan, this genius spent a lifetime and still did not perfect this Divine Ability. It seems his talent was limited. Luo Hong did not comment; Su Lian''er''s answer could not be considered wrong. Seeing Luo Hong silent, Jiang Shishi offered another explanation, Our ancient books have similar records, suggesting that this Divine Ability was contrary to the heavenly order. The genius faced a life-and-death tribulation. Despite battling with all his might, he failed to cross it, hence he died and the Divine Ability remained incomplete. Luo Hong turned her gaze to Meng Jingzhou, signaling that he could answer. Meng Jingzhou looked at Luo Hong, signaling her to ask someone else. Luo Hong shifted her gaze to Lu Yang. Lu Yang, feeling a bit embarrassed under Luo Hong''s stare, hesitated for a moment before revealing an ancient piece of secret knowledge. About that, I''ve heard a bit of news. It was said that the Dragon Clan Ancestor''s Dao Fruit was the ''Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype,'' which, if she survived an attack without dying, would make her even stronger. Therefore, if she were to survive the fully realized ''Dragon-Slaying Eighteen Palms,'' designed specifically to counter Dragons without dying, she would become even more formidable. Upon hearing of this genius''s deeds, she went to visit him, hoping he would perfect the ''Dragon-Slaying Eighteen Palms,'' to help her become stronger. The genius, hearing this, was also very pleased, hoping that the Dragon Clan Ancestor would go all out to provide him with a reference. When the Dragon Clan Ancestor exerted her full power, the winds and clouds changed, and stars shattered as if facing the end of days. Upon witnessing this scene, the genius was literally scared to death. Back then, people called this genius Ye Gong, and this is the famous ''Ye Gong who loves dragons''. Luo Hong nodded, very satisfied with Lu Yang''s answer, Correct, add one point. As for you two, your answers were not completely correct, so no points added or deducted. The characteristic of forgetting belongs to the Dao Fruit, not the Dao Fruit Outline, which doesn''t possess this feature; so when Lu Yang spoke of the Dao Fruit Outline, everyone could remember it. Now, please listen to the fourth question. The Dragon Clan Ancestor and the Phoenix Ancestor had a fierce battle during their Semi-Immortal phase, where the Phoenix Ancestor died and was resurrected. Please describe the details of this battle. Upon hearing that this was about their Phoenix Ancestor, Jiang Shishi''s face lit up with excitement. She was well aware of this battle, in which both ancestors moved with such tremendous force that even the stars in the sky turned to dust and the sun was extinguished, leaving the universe in dead silence aEUR it was a battle for the ages. The Phoenix Ancestor was even revived in the flames, awakening amidst the fire. Both the Dragon and the Phoenix Tribes took great pride in the strength their ancestors demonstrated in that battle. Just as she was about to answer, she remembered Lu Yang''s active participation earlier and turned to look at him. You answer first. Lu Yang''s eye twitched; he actually didn''t want to answer the question for fear of ruining the image of the Phoenix Ancestor in Jiang Shishi''s heart. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But since the opportunity was offered to him, he had no choice but to speak. Luckily, whatever happened in the Ancient Realm couldn''t be mentioned outside, or just the few answers he gave would have turned the entire Demon Territory on its head. To use the Fairy''s words, their battle was akin to lighting a fire to burn paper, pulling hair, and drawing circles to cast a curse. Repeating these details verbatim seemed somewhat disrespectful. He kept a straight face, his expression serious, as he spoke with seeming reverence for the Dragon Clan Ancestor and the Phoenix Ancestor. That battle caused the heavens and earth to fall, space itself fractured, and both ancestors used their strongest methods. Hundreds of rounds passed with no victor determined, both of them using their race''s True Flame as the primary attack, with Semi-Immortal level Talismans burning brightly within the True Flame, soaring to the sky, their power was awe-inspiring and unparalleled. They also employed a part of each other''s body as a medium to cast an extraordinary curse, with an ominous energy pervading the entire cosmos. The Phoenix Ancestor was slightly inferior and perished in the curse, only to be resurrected in the flames. In fact, the Phoenix Ancestor had faked her death with the Playing Dead Technique after the Dragon Clan Ancestor''s fire burned her, causing her to jump up yowling in pain. But let''s not mention that part. Answer is correct, add one point. Jiang Shishi regretted it; she could have answered that question too! The sixth question, the ancestor of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan bewitched the world The seventh question Jiang Shishi and Su Lian''er vied to answer, continuing like this until the tenth question. All ten questions are finished, Lu Yang has ten points, clearing the third level. In the ten questions, Su Lian''er answered five incorrectly, scoring negative five points, placing fourth. Jiang Shishi answered four incorrectly, scoring negative four points, ranking third. Meng Jingzhou didn''t answer a single question, scoring zero points, ranking second. It''s decided, we''ll eat green bean cakes after getting out. Meng Jingzhou finally decided what to eat and snapped back to reality, only to find the competition had ended. How did I become the second place? Chapter 595 Chapter 595: Chapter 594: The 4th Layer Chapter 595: Chapter 594: The 4th Layer Due to his identity as the eldest son of the Meng Family, Meng Jingzhou knew a lot about the modern Cultivation World, even more than Lu Yang. As for ancient history, he was completely in the dark. Considering that the ancient history known to modern cultivators greatly differs from the actual ancient history, there was even less to say. Without the need for comparison, he suggested that Lu Yang submit his answers for clearance. As he had expected, Lu Yang got all ten questions right, scoring a full mark and passing with unprecedented success. What he didn''t expect was that his zero score would rank second. Luo Hong gave Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou an approving look. The scores for both of you are the first and second highest in history, well done. Meng Jingzhou: What Meng Jingzhou didn''t know was that those who had entered the third layer in previous years were all geniuses among geniuses, with extensive knowledge that spanned across ancient and modern times. Confident in their own learning, they rushed to answer questions as soon as the rapid-fire round began. And then they ended up with negative scores. An initial loss was accidental, and wanting to get their scores back in the positive, they continued to rush to answer, but the more they answered, the lower their scores became. By the end of the ten questions, it was a competition to see who had more negative points. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Luo Hong pointed at Meng Jingzhou, Jiang Shishi, and Su Lian''er: You three will receive rewards. With a snap of her fingers, Luo Hong produced a mountain of treasures gleaming with golden light; each one was highly valuable, fetching sky-high prices and provoking covetous scrambles among the crowd. Unlike the second layer, the mountain of treasures this time was even more valuable, containing long-lost Great Divine Skills like Dragon Subduing Palm and the like. Above the treasures hovered a cursor, with most cursors marked with a one, and a minority marked with two and three. For example, the Dragon Subduing Palm was marked with a three. Su Lian''er, you were average in the first layer, and in the second layer, you failed to see through what I wanted to test; lying is an instinct, and you were again average in the third layer. You may choose any one item from here. Thank you, senior Luo Hong! Entering the Creation Ancient Land, she never thought she would reach this stage; it was already far beyond her expectations. Jiang Shishi, you acquired two hundred and eighty soul shards in the first layer, setting a historical record with outstanding performance. In the second layer, you saw through what I wanted to test. Your performance was average in the third layer; you may choose any three items from here. Thank you, senior Luo Hong. Let me remind you, most of the treasures you can choose freely, but some are of such high value that choosing one is equivalent to two or three items. Dragon Subduing Palm is marked with a three, so picking it is equivalent to choosing three items. The complete Dragon Subduing Palm was capable of defeating a Dragon Clan Ancestor; it was a premium Great Divine Skill, and even an incomplete version would allow one to dominate among peers within the same realm. Luo Hong then turned to Meng Jingzhou, summarizing: In the first layer, you acquired two hundred and eighty soul shards, setting a historical record with Jiang Shishi, performing remarkably well. In the second layer, you not only saw through the testing content but also planted many flowers in the flowerpots. In the third layer, you achieved the second-highest score in history. You may choose any five items from here. Choosing five items meant that Meng Jingzhou''s overall performance could be ranked second in the history of the Creation Ancient Land. If it hadn''t been for Lu Yang''s score, he would have been first. Su Lian''er chose an ancient defensive talisman capable of withstanding a full-strength hit from someone in the Body Integration Realm. Jiang Shishi selected a Phoenix contemplation painting, vivid with life, its ambition to soar high, almost as if the phoenix could fly out of the painting at any moment. This painting, created by a Semi-Immortal, held the power to calm the spirit and rejuvenate the bloodline, accelerating the awakening process of the bloodline, profound and infinite. The painting was marked with a three. Meng Jingzhou had trouble choosing, as most of the items here were of no use to him, and if he wanted, the Seek Dao Sect had them all. Hmm? What is this Cultivation Technique? What a strange name, ''Digital Immortal Skill''? Such a long name? I don''t understand it. Meng Jingzhou flipped through the Cultivation Technique, which was translated. Marked with a five on the technique, it was the most valuable of all the treasures. So expensive and only half a book? Meng Jingzhou complained that this cultivation technique only described the process from the Qi Cultivation Stage to the Divinity Transformation Stage, which was the first half of the book. ''Digital Immortal Skill''?! Upon hearing this name, Lu Yang''s eyes widened in shock. NovelFire.site.co This thing actually exists?! This was a cultivation technique of Immortal Jiuchong! You''ve heard of it? Lu Yang nodded. This was definitely a great treasure. Don''t exchange it yet, let me ask first. Lu Yang turned his head and entered the Spiritual Space, Fairy, do you know the contents of ''Digital Immortal Skill''? If the Fairy could recite it, there was no need to write it down. Fairy Eternity scoffed with disdain, This fairy can remember the name of Immortal Jiuchong''s technique, but why would I remember the contents? What about Old Meng''s half of the technique Exchange it. This technique is quite good. Immortal Jiuchong has boasted about this technique to me before, saying that different people will gain different insights from it. It can help one realize their own Divine Abilities and also assist in understanding other Divine Abilities. There was something else, but I don''t remember clearly. With a firm response, Lu Yang left the Spiritual Space and nodded vigorously, uttering one word. Exchange. Without doubting, Meng Jingzhou exchanged for the half of the immortal technique. Luo Hong waved her hand, The three of you may leave now. Before they had a chance to speak with Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou and the others were teleported out of the Ancient Realm. The vast space was left with only Lu Yang and Luo Hong. Senior Luo Hong, you Luo Hong circled Lu Yang with interest, clicking her tongue in amazement. I''ve seen a few lucky ones who guessed one question correctly, but someone like you who answered all ten questions right has never existed before. I always thought no one could answer all ten questions correctly. With a snap of her fingers, the dim third level instantly brightened. This third level was a city bustling with busy traffic, people coming and going, great demons walking among them, with the Demon Race and Human race living in harmony, a vision of a prosperous era. Don''t be surprised. This is the Illusionary Realm where I usually live. I surely couldn''t spend thirty thousand years just gardening and rolling around with demon beasts. The place you need to go is the fourth level. The fourth level? In the model of the Ancient Realm given upon entering, there was no sign of a fourth level. Luo Hong smiled without saying a word, gesturing for Lu Yang to look up at the sky. As they spoke, a beam of light appeared in the sky, transforming into a golden ladder connecting the third and fourth levels. The beings in the city halted their steps, looking up at the sky, pointing and expressing a mix of fear and curiosity at the golden ladder. The one who created me said that if someone could pass through the Secret Realm, then they should be allowed to proceed to the fourth level. The fourth level is beyond my authority. I don''t know what''s on the fourth level either. Who created Senior? I''ll tell you when you come down from the fourth level, Luo Hong said with a smile. Lu Yang realized he wouldn''t get a word out of Senior Luo Hong until he reached the fourth level. Nevertheless, it didn''t matter; he was intending to go to the fourth level anyway. Then I shall take my leave for now, Senior. Lu Yang bowed. Go on, go on. I''ll be waiting for your return. Lu Yang stepped onto the golden ladder. As he tread upon it, a warm current flowed through his body, filling him with strength. Soon after, Lu Yang disappeared into the fourth level, the golden ladder collapsed, turning into a golden rain that scattered over the city. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fourth level was completely different in style from the previous three, resembling a woman''s boudoir. Every detail showed that the owner of the room must be a meticulous person. This room looks familiar. No one else was around; Fairy Eternity appeared from the Spiritual Space, her attire still wild and unrestrained. Chapter 596 Chapter 596: Chapter 595 Jiang Lianyi Chapter 596: Chapter 595 Jiang Lianyi ` Before coming to the Ancient Realm, Lu Yang had never imagined that his training expedition here would involve so many events. Well-known in the Demon Territory, he and Meng Jingzhou decided that since they were here, it would be a pity not to visit the Creation Ancient Land, so they entered the Ancient Realm under the guidance of their Third Senior Sister. Unexpectedly, here he encountered the insights left by various great demons of ancient times, as well as the cultivation techniques of the Immortal Jiuchong. In the fourth layer of the Creation Ancient Land, a place unknown to the geniuses who had entered the Ancient Realm for the past three hundred thousand years, and where even the spirit of the Secret Realm, Luo Hong, was not qualified to tread, the first visitor was welcomed. The place was dead silent, with the echo of empty footsteps, as if someone was following behind. Lu Yang observed the fourth layer carefully; the room''s decorations were understated yet meaningful, suggesting that the owner was a predecessor with excellent cultivation. Every decorative item in the room exuded an aura of ancientness and extraordinariness, and with Lu Yang''s insight, he could only identify the origins of a small part of them. A stone table carved from the marrow of top-grade spirit stones, a jade chair formed by the fusion of the essence of the sun and the moon, glass floor tiles forged from special star cores, a Kunlun bronze mirror, an Enlightenment teacup, a perpetual fairy lamp These were all items Lu Yang had only seen in his own Spiritual SpaceaEURFairy Eternity occasionally liked to change the style of the Spiritual Space. When Fairy Eternity had introduced these items to Lu Yang before, he had listened with his eyebrows twitching, as their value was beyond his imagination. Now that these items were appearing before him in the flesh, it was a different feeling altogether. Lu Yang noticed a jade flute hanging on the wall, its emerald green color elegant and slender, with fine details, and the patterns of hundreds of birds lifelike, giving a feeling of lightness and purity. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the end of the room lay a bed, draped in a thin gauze, barely allowing one to discern the figure of a female cultivator lying on it. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Fairy, do you remember whose room this is? Lu Yang asked in a low voice, careful not to disturb the room''s owner. It''s Jiang Lianyi. A heaven-defying talent from the Phoenix Tribe, the Phoenix Ancestor, wife of the Qilin Immortal, one of the top ten beauties of ancient times, Jiang Lianyi. Lu Yang''s hand, poised to draw back the light gauze, hesitated for a moment, and he muttered to himself that it figured, before he parted the gauze, revealing the exceptionally beautiful woman lying on the bed, clad in vivid red as if she were a flame. It was indeed the legendary Jiang Lianyi. There was no breath in Jiang Lianyi, the vitality dispersed, her lips pale, eyes tightly shut, her expression peaceful, hands crossed over her chest. Has she passed away? Lu Yang was aware of the sleeping techniques used by ancient cultivators; no matter how deeply those cultivators slumbered, one could still sense a faint breath, which was completely different from Jiang Lianyi''s state. His voice trembled, his face displaying disbelief, how could a legendary figure like Jiang Lianyi possibly be dead? But Lu Yang, recalling the corpse of the Time Immortal buried beneath the Five Elements Sect, and the old Qiongqi in the black coffin in the Qiongqi''s tomb, had to acknowledge this fact. The affairs of the ancient past were confounding and anything could happen. The only thing he could do was accept it. He didn''t know if Fairy Eternity could accept it; Fairy Eternity and Jiang Lianyi were very close. Despite Fairy Eternity''s typically jovial demeanor, she must be heavy-hearted when it came to the departure of friends. If Jiang Lianyi was dead, what had become of Ao Ling, the Dragon Clan Ancestor, and what of the Qilin Immortal? It''s likely that the fates of the other two were not much better, and it''s possible that all three had perished. She''s not dead, this is the Playing Dead Technique. Fairy Eternity glanced at Lu Yang, whose expression was complex as he struggled to come to terms with the news of Jiang Lianyi''s death, thinking to herself why bother cursing someone else for no reason? Lu Yang fell silent for a moment. ` Playing Dead Technique? Fairy Eternity, couldn''t you have mentioned that earlier? I got all emotional for nothing. You forgot, I taught her the Playing Dead Technique. Back then she wasn''t very skilled and kept yowling while being burned Alright, alright, stop talking about it. Lu Yang quickly interrupted Fairy Eternity''s reminiscing. It wasn''t very nice to bring up such things in front of others. Fairy Eternity, with her hands on her hips, was quite proud: My Playing Dead Technique is far more reliable than any minor trick like being frozen. The principle behind being frozen is to delay time and slow down the rate of lifespan depletion, but the lifespan will still fade away. Who knows, some unlucky fellow might oversleep and end up dead. Take Ancient Di Jiang, for example. Before sealing himself away, he had a lifespan of seventy to eighty thousand years. Now that he''s awakened, he''s probably only got twenty to thirty thousand years left. On the other hand, the Playing Dead Technique, once cast, is equivalent to being dead, so there''s absolutely no worry about lifespan running out. How could there be any depletion of lifespan in a state of death? Make way, I''ll resurrect her. Lu Yang conscientiously made room and stood aside. This kind of thing was beyond the capabilities of a Golden Core ancestor. Fairy Eternity extended her index finger, with the flow of mystical principles emitting from her fingertip. Endless Daoist runes emerged, converging above her head and silently colliding, producing a dazzling light that made Lu Yang squint his eyes. A massive influx of runes formed a reversal flow toward her fingertip. Her index finger lightly touched Jiang Lianyi''s forehead, causing ripples to spread out invisibly, like a silent breeze that made the light curtains surrounding the bed sway, and the stone table, jade chairs, and bronze mirror tremble slightly. Caught in the ripples, Lu Yang sensed the flavors of both death and life. After careful reflection, he found it strange yet ultimately indiscernible. Jiang Lianyi''s complexion turned from pale to red in the blink of an eye, her cheeks becoming as rosy as those of a living person. Her long eyelashes quivered as if awakening. Mmm~~ Jiang Lianyi let out a lazy hum, elegant and leisurely, just like Fairy Eternity when she first woke up. With Jiang Lianyi''s revival from death, the entire fourth level sprang to life. The stone table, jade chairs, and bronze mirror started to shake rhythmically, as if dancing. The jade flute hanging on the wall started to play a lively tuneaEUR as though celebrating their master''s awakening with joy and jubilation. NovelFire.site.co Jiang Lianyi sat up from the bed, her head heavy. She felt as though she had slept for a very long time, so long that her slumber had to be measured in tens of thousands of years, her memories had become somewhat blurred, and she kept sorting through them in her mind. She looked around, momentarily forgetting why she was sleeping here and why she was now awake. Just as she turned her head, a pretty face, even more beautiful than her own, leaned in close. Lianyi, you''re awake? Fairy Eternity crawled to the edge of the bed, coming close to Jiang Lianyi, which genuinely gave Jiang Lianyi quite a scare. Seeing Jiang Lianyi awaken, Fairy Eternity''s lips curled upward in a brilliant smile, her eyes twinkling with joy. Who are you? Jiang Lianyi looked bewilderedly at Fairy Eternity. She was, after all, a Semi-Immortal, and it was surprising she didn''t detect someone approaching her. You don''t recognize me? I''m Yellow Bean, Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean, Fairy Eternity earnestly introduced herself. Jiang Lianyi was usually very cautious, but facing this young girl who had appeared out of nowhere, she couldn''t muster any sense of vigilance. Two streams of tears traced down Jiang Lianyi''s cheeks uncontrollably. She wiped at her eyes with her wrists, but the tears kept flowing copiously and wouldn''t stop. Even though she was crying, there was an inexplicable feeling of joy in her heart. Strange, why am I crying? Chapter 597 Chapter 597: Chapter 596 Trust Chapter 597: Chapter 596 Trust When Jiang Lianyi said, Who are you? Lu Yang''s heart clenched fiercely. It seemed that the mastermind behind the scenes had completely erased Fairy Eternity''s existence, not just by replacing the name in books but by altering memories, erasing everything about Fairy Eternity from everyone''s minds, and even mighty Jiang Lianyi was not spared. Jiang Lianyi was a peerless Semi-Immortal with the qualifications to vie for the position of an Immortal, and if even she was not spared, one could only imagine how it would be for other cultivators and mortals. No wonder no one mentioned Fairy Eternity''s name to resurrect her after her death. Fairy Eternity, Yellow Bean? Jiang Lianyi stopped her tears, feeling utterly unfamiliar with the name and without the slightest recollection, her eyes filled with confusion. The smile on Fairy Eternity''s face gradually disappeared. Although she had braced herself, knowing that Jiang Lianyi had forgotten her still filled her with loss and sadness. Yes, I am Fairy Eternity, Yellow Bean, known alongside Qilin Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, Yingtian Immortal, and Time Immortal as the Five Ancient Immortals. I was the last among the five to become an Immortal! The last to become an Immortal was my husband, the fourth one; there were only four immortals in ancient times, where does the fifth Immortal come from? What about your cooking skills then? I taught both you and Xiao Ling how to cook. Xiao Ling was the Dragon Clan Ancestor, Ao Ling. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Both of us are self-taught, with no master to guide us. And the Playing Dead Technique, the one you just used, I taught that to you and Xiao Ling. The Playing Dead Technique came to me and Xiao Ling when we were exploring a Secret Realm, an ancient ruin so old it couldn''t be authenticated. After we left, the realm collapsed and became ruins. When you and Qilin Immortal got married, I even gave you an Immortal Fruit, inscribed with ''To the most beautiful of the Demon Race''! I don''t remember anything like that when my husband and I got married. Immortals Jiuchong, Yingtian, and Suiyue came to congratulate us and gave us Immortal Fruit, but none of the fruits were inscribed with ''To the most beautiful of the Demon Race''. We used to eat together often, and your abode, your bedroom, I have visited them all! Fairy Eternity listed event after event in vibrant detail, met with Jiang Lianyi''s silence. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Lianyi was silent for a long time. Sorry, I don''t have any recollection of what you''ve said. Jiang Lianyi was no longer groggy like when she had just woken up; she had quickly sorted through all her memories, remembering even the things that happened before her deep sleep clearly. At the time, her husband''s behavior was strange, stubbornly insisting that she use the Playing Dead Technique to enter a state of death without explaining why. Trusting him, she had performed the Playing Dead Technique, and upon waking, her confusion was met with a strange woman and a Golden Core cultivator. She was certain her memory was crisp and complete, with no gaps, logical from start to finish, and without a single detail related to Fairy Eternity. Tears sparkled in Fairy Eternity''s eyes, swirling endlessly, stubbornly refusing to fall. When Jiang Lianyi saw the other''s expression, her heart ached terribly, unable to pinpoint the reason. Fairy Lu Yang wanted to comfort Fairy Eternity, but as he tried to pat her shoulder, his hand passed right through. Fairy Eternity was in a soul state. Just as Jiang Lianyi was about to say some comforting words, she felt something at her chest. Instinctively reaching out, she pulled a stone from her chest. A Memory Stone? Jiang Lianyi became even more puzzled. She remembered that before she fell asleep, she didn''t have this stone. Could her husband have slipped it in? She channeled her spiritual essence into the Memory Stone, and intricate, magnificent patterns appeared on its surface. The illusory shadow of a man with coral-like horns on his head emerged. He was elegant and graceful, dressed in a black robe adorned with patterns of countless creatures. Qilin Immortal? Husband? This male illusory shadow was none other than Qilin Immortal. Lu Yang also recognized Qilin Immortal. This was the second time he had seen himaEURthe first being a reflection from history, and now, an illusory shadow. Lianyi, you may have many questions in your heart. You will meet someone, please don''t panic. This person is trustworthy, even more so than I, than Ying Tian and the others! You will find this person very strange, completely unable to recall her origin. Please think about itaEURif this person had nothing to do with you, how could she have unraveled your Playing Dead Technique? Jiang Lianyi was stunned. Indeed, the ancient ruins had vanished, and only she and Xiao Ling knew the Playing Dead Technique. Her husband, Ying Tian, Jiuchong, SuiyueaEURnone of them learned it, nor was there a need for them to do so. How did this woman, who claimed to be Fairy Eternity, know the Playing Dead Technique? Someone has altered your memories. I do not yet know the identity of this person. You don''t need to know the details of this matter, nor should you get involved. It is a battle at the level of Immortals. The only thing you need to know is that the person who woke you up is trustworthy! Subsequently, the illusory shadow of Qilin Immortal turned towards Fairy Eternity with a smile and clapped in congratulations, Eternity, you have finally been resurrected. It is just unknown how far apart the era you are in is from mine. I am sorry that we never managed to resurrect you. The enemy''s methods surpassed our expectations. Not just the Semi-Immortals, but even we were affected. We could only remember you by ''Eternity''; your real name has always eluded us. We attempted to call out your name in order, but each time we uttered one, we would forget the one we had said before, falling into a vicious cycle. The one slight consolation is that, according to the conversations through the temporal passageway, we confirmed that you will be resurrected in the future. Lianyi''s affection for you runs deeper than for me. I didn''t want her constrained by her lifespan, passing away without ever seeing you. NovelFire.site.co That''s why I arranged for you two to meet. Even if she has forgotten you, seeing your resurrection will undoubtedly bring her joy. To help you find Lianyi, I established this Secret Realm and hid Lianyi on the fourth level. To the Cultivators of later generations, this place should be considered an Ancient Secret Realm, or simply, an Ancient Realm. It doesn''t matter anymore. In any case, this Secret Realm is of considerable value to the later Cultivators and quite famous. You love bustling places, so you''ll definitely come here. While establishing this Secret Realm, I took the opportunity to give our Demon Race a chance. Through our conversations across the temporal passageway, we learned that you are in a soul state, accompanied by a Golden Core Stage young Cultivator. You must have been staying in this young Cultivator''s Spiritual Space all along. This Secret Realm will attract not just you, but him as well. The first level''s trial is a basic test of martial power. With you there, the Golden Core young Cultivator will have no problems passing it. The second level''s trial is more complex. Your intuition is sharp, and you will make the right choices, so this trial should not be difficult for you. The third level is to distinguish you from the young geniuses of the Demon Race. Only you would be able to answer the questions there. By the way, I am currently fighting the one who tried to kill you using various means. I am not sure where I will be when you are resurrected. Hence, I will not leave a location for youaEURit would be pointless. If you are resurrected, the world is so vast, eventually, we are bound to meet. Well then, farewell. Chapter 598 Chapter 598: Chapter 597 First Meeting Chapter 598: Chapter 597 First Meeting ` As the Qilin Immortal''s illusory shadow faded, the lines on the Remaining Image Stone dimmed and no matter how much spiritual essence was injected, it had no effect; the stone turned into a useless rock. The entire place fell silent. Jiang Lianyi spread her arms and slowly hugged Fairy Eternity, patting her back and said softly, Don''t cry, I believe you. Can you tell me about the me in your memories? Lu Yang couldn''t touch Fairy Eternity because his soul hadn''t cultivated enough, but for Jiang Lianyi, that was easy. Mm! Fairy Eternity nodded vigorously, holding back her tears. Jiang Lianyi got out of bed and invited Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang to sit at the stone table, meticulously pouring tea. The curled golden tea leaves unfolded in the cup, countless principles evolved within it, and then all merged back into the tea. This was for Fairy Eternity to drink. If Lu Yang took a sip, he feared he would be dissolved on the spot by the tea''s principled essence. Jiang Lianyi personally poured tea for Lu Yang, who quickly got up to thank her, feeling surprisingly flattered. The tea Lu Yang drank was another kind, unknown in name, but definitely fine tea; the fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose, automatically triggering his cultivation technique to cultivate. NovelFire.site Our acquaintance started with a misunderstanding Fairy Eternity began narrating in a flowing manner, detailing the story of how she met and befriended Jiang Lianyi, including the minutiae of cooking lessons and playing dead technique. Back then, you and Ao Ling were crying and making a fuss about becoming my disciples, but I did not agree. Not long after that, the two of you faced the Qilin Immortal in battle, unable to contend with the survival of the fittest Dao Fruit Outline, losing the qualifications to become immortals. The process of her marriage to the Qilin Immortal, life after the wedding, attending the gatherings of the Five Immortals, and enjoying great conversations Fairy Eternity''s description was so vivid that Jiang Lianyi was immersed in it, unable to extricate herself for a long time. In the end, I lost my will, and when I awoke, I saw Lu Yang. At the end, even Fairy Eternity herself laughed. Why are you crying? Fairy Eternity noticed Jiang Lianyi sitting there dazed, with a vacant look, letting tears slip down her cheeks. Ah? Oh. Upon Fairy Eternity''s reminder, Jiang Lianyi came to her senses as if awakening from a dream, apologized while wiping away her tears, and forced a smile. .co Sorry, you caught me in a moment of weakness. I don''t know why I can''t control my tears. Was it because Fairy Eternity was pitiable, having awoken to find no familiar faces around her, completely forgotten by the world, or because she herself was unaware of her pitiable state and still lived carefree? Or was there some other reason? Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Lianyi wasn''t sure. She dried her tears, took a couple of deep breaths to steady her emotions, and regained her usual grace and elegance. Your memory of Jiang Lianyi is very similar to me, and the details you describe don''t seem fabricated, but I really don''t remember the events you''ve mentioned, I have no personal experience to feel empathy. A voice in my heart always tells me to believe in you, and my husband says the same. I choose to believe you, but it''s a pity I have no recollection of those experiences, I''m not the phoenix genius of your memory, nor can I pretend to be that person. SoaEUR Jiang Lianyi stood up and stretched out her hand with a smile. May I get to know you again, my name is Jiang Lianyi. Fairy Eternity stood up to shake hands, also smiling. My name is Yellow Bean. ` The two shook hands, smiling at each other as if they were meeting for the first time yet also as if they had known each other for a long time. Then Jiang Lianyi walked up to Lu Yang, startling him, unsure what the ancient ancestor was about to do. Jiang Lianyi said gravely: Thank you for resurrecting Immortal Sister, I want to thank you on behalf of Xiao Ling and my husband! Having said this, Jiang Lianyi bowed deeply, alarming Lu Yang who quickly stood up saying it was unnecessary, trying to help Jiang Lianyi back to her feet. But as Jiang Lianyi was a Semi-Immortal of high standing, how could Lu Yang shake her, despite exerting all his strength, he couldn''t even move the hem of Jiang Lianyi''s clothes. All he could do was to watch helplessly as Jiang Lianyi bowed and then straightened up, his calves trembling. Can you talk about what happened before you used the Playing Dead Technique? asked Fairy Eternity. There''s no harm in speaking. The three of them sat down, and Jiang Lianyi began recalling the past. At that time, I was cultivating when suddenly a dizziness swept over me, as if I had forgotten something very important. I felt an emptiness inside, yet upon trying to remember, I couldn''t recall what it was that I had forgotten. My husband acted as my Protector. His expression changed drastically, filled with extreme anger; the rage filled his eyes. I had never seen him so angry. My husband revealed his true form as a Kirin, fully unleashing his pressure. The entire galaxy trembled. Being the closest to him, I felt it most acutely. That pressure was so immense that even I couldn''t bear it; it was so powerful that it made my heart palpitate. My husband flew out of the abode, heading northward, crossing countless galaxies, and likely stopping around the North Star. It was then I noticed, not only my husband, but Ying Tian, Jiuchong, and Suiyue, all three displayed anger identical to my husband''s, perhaps even more intense. When the four Immortals made their move, the entire universe could sense their presence. Their wrath made even my heart tremble, as if it could incinerate everything. Although they often sparred with one another, feeding off each other''s moves and occasionally unleashing True Fire, none of their past clashes compared to this. I don''t know who their opponent was, I only remember the battle lasting seven days and nights without a decisive victory. The level of that battle was too high, beyond my comprehension; I''m afraid I cannot describe the details. I''m not sure if the opponent vanished or for some other reason, but in the end, they used the power of the Dao Fruit to transform the myriad of stars into six great continents, forming a cube that sealed all living beings, including the four of them. My husband returned seriously injured, telling me the situation was very confusing; he asked me to quickly use the Playing Dead Technique and leave the rest to him. Seeing my husband so solemn, I didn''t doubt him, and used the Playing Dead Technique; I ''died'' to sleep. When I woke up again, I met you. Fairy Eternity nodded, So, this Secret Realm wasn''t created by you, but by the Qilin Immortal? At the very least, I have no memories of the Secret Realm, nor of a first or second layer. What should we do next? Do you want to leave this place with us? Let me ask, how long have I been asleep? Almost three hundred thousand years. Your Phoenix Tribe has now become the number one tribe in the Demon Territory, and they revere you as an Ancient Ancestor. There are no few legends about you in the outside world. I''ve slept for that long? Jiang Lianyi was surprised. She had thought at most a few tens of thousands of years had passed. With such a long time gone by, how much had the Cultivation World changed? Then let''s go out and take a look. Jiang Lianyi developed a keen interest in the outside world. Right, there''s something else I didn''t feel comfortable mentioning before. Jiang Lianyi thought about it, feeling uncomfortable keeping it inside. Go ahead. Can you wear something more formal? Jiang Lianyi looked Fairy Eternity up and down, finding her style of attire too rough and crude. I cannot. Oh. Chapter 599 – 599 598 Seven Chapter 599: Chapter 598 Seven-star Sword Group Chapter 599: Chapter 598 Seven-star Sword Group City Lord, these are the public documents submitted from below. A subordinate, holding a stack of documents, placed them on the City Lord''s desk, dividing them into two piles. The City Lord was a rare female cultivator, with an exceptional appearance, and nobody dared to question her, nor did they dare to comment on her appearance. Being able to serve as the City Lord in a city populated mostly by male cultivators, one could imagine the means and cultivation level of this City Lord. It''s been three days, how come she has not come down yet? Luo Hong sat in the great hall of the third-layer City Lord''s mansion, where she assigned herself the identity of City Lord. After handling the affairs of the city, as per her routine, she looked up at the skyaEURthat was the location of the fourth layer. Suddenly, a gap appeared in the sky, and three figures emerged from the gap, flashing by and appearing in the great hall of the City Lord''s mansion. Senior Luo Hong, we meet again, Lu Yang greeted her with a smile. Luo Hong: aEUR I remember you went up alone; how come you''ve become three people on the way down? Moreover, Luo Hong felt that the two people behind Lu Yang were unfathomably profound, with terrifying strength. As the spiritual entity of the Secret Realm, Luo Hong could wield all the powers of the realm. With many treasures present, no genie from the Demon Race who grew into great power ever attempted to forcefully enter the Secret Realm, which indicated the terror instilled by Luo Hong. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Even so, she still felt that she was no match for the two people behind Lu Yang. She even developed a sense of awe towards the red-clad female cultivator. Luo Hong pays respects to the female master! Immediately, Luo Hong knelt to the ground and kowtowed before Jiang Lianyi. Wait a minute, who are you? Jiang Lianyi stepped to the side, unwilling for people to kneel to her without reason. I am the spiritual entity created by the master of this Secret Realm. And who is your master? Shi He, my master told me to call him Qilin Immortal. Shi He was the name of the Qilin Immortal. The master created this Secret Realm, saying that if someone answered all the questions correctly on the third layer, they would be allowed into the fourth layer. The fourth layer is home to the female master, and once the female master appears, everything in the Secret Realm, including myself, will belong to her. An intricate immortal imprint appeared on Luo Hong''s forehead. She held the imprint with reverence and offered it to Jiang Lianyi. Indeed, it is the imprint left by my husband. Jiang Lianyi accepted the imprint; it was the Seal of the Secret Realm, which could govern everything within the realm. In an instant, Jiang Lianyi sensed the structure of the Secret Realm; with just a thought, she could make Luo Hong do anything, and the treasure trove of the realm could be opened at any time. With a casual wave of her hand, Jiang Lianyi tore open a spatial rift, revealing a mountainous pile of treasures. These were treasures that even the mighty geniuses of the Demon Race would envy but seemed like nothing special in Jiang Lianyi''s eyes. Do you need anything? Jiang Lianyi turned to ask Lu Yang if he wanted, she could give all these treasures to him. Lu Yang felt a bit conflicted. There was no doubt that the treasures were valuable, but he was not short of money, didn''t need spirit stones, and when it came to magic artifacts, it''s unlikely there were any more valuable than the Green Peak Sword. Moreover, with the Scripture Pavilion and Eldest Senior Sister available, he didn''t need to consult the experiences left by the Demon Race''s mighty ones. I heard that there''s an immortal herb here that allows a demon prodigy to leap an entire major cultivation level after consumption, and there are no side effects? Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Lianyi reached out, spanning the distance through space, and plucked a spirit grass with seven twinkling leaves from the second layer. You''re talking about the Seven-star Moon Chasing Grass; its growing conditions are extremely harsh. It indeed can enhance one''s cultivation by a major level, for instance, from the late Golden Core stage to the late Nascent Soul stage, but to call it an Immortal Herb would be to overestimate it. Once consumed, one cannot progress to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Then never mind, Lu Yang believed that cultivation should take a systematic and gradual approach; there was no need to rush. Jiang Lianyi replanted the Seven-star Moon Chasing Grass back into the ground. Can I pick a few swords to form a sword array? Lu Yang suddenly asked. You can. Jiang Lianyi beckoned, and seven precious swords of different styles floated out from the pile of treasures, each emanating a chilling gleam. These seven swords are all yours now. All the swords in the Creation Ancient Land were here, and they were all growth-type magic artifacts. The names of the swords were engraved on the hilts: Tian Shu, Tian Xuan, Tian Ji Luo Hong, who was most familiar with these treasures, explained, These names correspond to the ancient North Star''s seven stars, and this set of swords is called the Seven-star Sword Array. Above each sword floated the number two. Good stuff. As a Sword Cultivator, Lu Yang was overjoyed to receive seven different precious swords, so happy that he couldn''t close his mouth. How do I claim ownership, through blood recognition? Luo Hong solemnly said, It''s not that simple. These seven swords have spirituality. To subdue these swords, you need to nurture them with your body, heart, and blood. It''s a long process which can take from a short month to a whole year. The Seven-star Sword Array issued a series of sword cries, confirming Luo Hong''s words. Sword Cultivators are proud, and their swords have a pride of their own, not to be wielded by just anyone. They set three rules for using them at the time of their birth: Only peerless Sword Cultivators, only peerless geniuses, and only with a sincere heart can one move them. Although the Seven-star Swords had not yet developed spiritual wisdom, they had spirituality. Fairy Eternity stepped forward, and wherever the sword cries were loudest, she struck firmly, and when the Seven-star Sword Array quieted down, she pointed at Lu Yang and said, From now on, you will follow him, do you hear me? The Seven-star Swords issued a series of trembling sword cries. What seemed to be random strikes were actually attacks that targeted their spirituality; Fairy Eternity could erase their spirituality with just a few knocks if she wished. Afterward, they floated to Lu Yang''s side, rubbing against him affectionately. Lu Yang hastily kept his distance. A fluffy little rabbit rubbing against him was one thing, but with you seven swords, are you trying to slice me to death? Lu Yang ran ahead while the Seven-star Sword Array pursued from behind, resolute and unrelenting. Eventually, Lu Yang used his Identity Jade to gather them inside, which finally calmed things down. Jiang Lianyi then said to Luo Hong, Continue to fulfill your previous duties in the Secret Realm as usual. Nothing changes. Yes! Also, about my affairs and Immortal Sister''s, don''t speak of them to anyone. Understood! When they came down from the fourth layer, Fairy Eternity told Jiang Lianyi not to mention her existence outside; it might startle the target unnecessarily. Let''s go. It''s a good time to see what the Cultivation World looks like now. Thirty thousand years have passed. Afraid that old friends are long gone, things aren''t the same anymore. Speaking of old friends, there has been one recently, Lu Yang said, stroking his chin. By this time, Fairy Eternity had returned to the Spiritual Space. Who? Ancient Di Jiang, he''s been asleep since the ancient times and after waking up, he plans to unify the Demon Territory and establish the Demon Nation. It seems we''ll be just in time for his nation-founding ceremony after we get out. Jiang Lianyi was stunned for a moment before realizing who Lu Yang was referring to as Ancient Di Jiang. Indeed, times have changed. He can establish a Demon Nation? He''s gotten quite capable, hasn''t he? There''s another matter I''d like to consult you about, said Lu Yang. You are the one who revived Immortal Sister. There''s no need to be so formal with me. Speak your mind. Have you heard of the Heavenly Court? Chapter 600 Chapter 600: Chapter 599: Attracting Hatred Chapter 600: Chapter 599: Attracting Hatred The exit of the Creation Ancient Land formed the ground for a standoff between two sides. Clan Leader Jiang, I advise you to surrender. That is the wise move to make right now; your Phoenix Tribe has gone too far, said the Jiuying Clan Leader coldly, his eyes venomous like a serpent''s. Not to mention that your Phoenix Tribe sent three people in, two of them received rewards on the third level, and one person has yet to appear! All the Demon Race elders present had entered the Creation Ancient Land and knew it was divided into three layers, with rewards only available to those who passed the first layer. The geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance were eliminated without even passing the first layer. Ao Yue and the others were defeated on the second layer, receiving only the most basic rewards. Meng Jingzhou, Jiang Shishi, and Su Lian''er received the third layer''s rewards. If it were just that, it wouldn''t be so badaEURthere have historically been geniuses from the Demon Race who received the third-level rewards. But the problem was that someone had not left the Secret Realm, an unprecedented event! The Creation Ancient Land was mysterious and unpredictable, and the rewards of the third level were rich enough to make those in the Body Integration Realm envious. So, what kind of rewards would someone obtain for staying longer in the Secret Realm! The Jiuying Clan was suspected to be the patron of the enchantress of deceiving sounds, and their Young Master had previously laid a trap for the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance in the Ancient Realm. They had incurred the wrath of various major demon clans and urgently needed to divert their attention. NovelFire.site And the Phoenix Tribe was the perfect target! For this, the Jiuying Clan even had the Clan Leader come over to exert pressure. If your Phoenix Tribe is willing to submit to the Demon Nation, we can overlook what has happened, the Jiuying Clan Leader said, his eyes darkening with his true intent showing. The Phoenix Tribe was already within the sphere of suppression and gathering by the Demon Clan Alliance, but unfortunately, their foundation was too strong for Ancient Di Jiang to act rashly. This was the perfect opportunity to use the pressure of the Demon Clan Alliance to bring the Phoenix Tribe into the foldaEURa significant achievement! Let bygones be bygonesaEURa big talk indeed! sneered the Phoenix Tribe''s Clan Leader, seeing right through the intent of the Jiuying Clan Leader. The Clan Leader of the Phoenix Tribe was named Jiang Xi, a graceful and beautiful woman clad in phoenix robes, noble beyond compare, with a resemblance to Jiang Shishi. The Phoenix Tribe was a matrilineal race, with most strong members being women, and by tradition, the role of Clan Leader was held by a female. Your clan''s genius lacked skill compared to ours, and now you''re blaming my Phoenix Tribe for it? Without Lu Yang''s and Meng Jingzhou''s assistance at the first barrier, as well as the enlightenment from their actions, how could Jiang Shishi have passed the second level or obtained the Phoenix Contemplation Chart? This was a treasure of contemplation left behind by an Ancient Ancestor. With Jiang Shishi''s remarkable talent and the aid of this treasure, her advancement to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was as like nailing a board. For this reason alone, they would undoubtedly protect these two! The original conflict involved the elders of the Jiuying Clan joining forces with the Demon Clan Alliance to pressure the Phoenix Tribe. The Phoenix Tribe, with the Dragon Clan as their ally and various races in the Secret Realm who had received Lu Yang''s help, was not afraid of the Demon Clan Alliance. Seeing this, the Jiuying Clan summoned their Clan Leader, and the Phoenix Tribe, not to be outdone, summoned theirs as well. As the situation developed, the Clan Leaders of the major races came to stand by their respective races and cheer for them. What''s going on with Junior Brother? He hasn''t come out in three days, Third Senior Sister quietly asked Meng Jingzhou. If something had happened to Junior Brother in the Secret Realm, she would feel guilty for the rest of her life. Meng Jingzhou revealed a helpless smile, Senior Sister, not to mention that the rules of the Secret Realm forbid disclosing its events, I can''t speak of it, and even if I could, I genuinely don''t know what the hell Lu Yang is doing in there. You don''t need to worry about him, Senior Sister. From what I know of him, he should be safe in the Secret RealmaEURmaybe even more comfortable than we are on the outside. Meng Jingzhou knew best what cards Lu Yang held: an Ancient Immortal protected him within; he could summon Eldest Senior Sister with his Imitation Fist; with both internal and external cultivation, what could go wrong? Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! The Clan Leader of the Jiuying looked fierce, as the majority of the Demon Race had already joined the Demon Nation. The unification of the Demon Territory by the Ancient Di Jiang was a done deal, yet the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes failed to see the situation clearly and dared to stubbornly resist. He kindly advised them to surrender to the Demon Nation early, but this was how they treated him. They really didn''t know the word ''death''! Haha, what''s all the excitement here? A hearty laugh came from the sky, forces from outside the Demon Territory had arrived! Isn''t this the Nine-headed Snake? You were locked up by me in the Secret Realm for five years, remember? We haven''t seen each other in more than a thousand years, right? What was your name again, member of the Taozhu clan? Remember me? I''ve beaten you up before! Meng Jingzhou recognized the voice as he looked up, Master. The Third Elder was sitting on the clouds, cheerfully recounting the embarrassing moments of the Jiuying Clan Leader and the others. Apart from the Third Elder, there were also the Grand Elder, Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder. More than half of the Elders from the Seek Dao Sect had arrived at the Creation Ancient Land. We''ve finally arrived. The Third Senior Sister breathed a sigh of relief; seeing the situation escalating, she contacted the Eldest Senior Sister to ask what should be done. The reply from the Eldest Senior Sister was simple: I''ll send someone to draw attention. With the establishment of the Demon Nation imminent, every major force in the Cultivation World had sent people over, including the Seek Dao Sect. The Eldest Senior Sister had the Elders who went to observe the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony help Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Seek Dao Sect''s people! The Jiuying Clan Leader, seeing these familiar faces, flew into a rage, his face distorting as he suddenly transformed into his true form with a bangaEURa body composed of nine Swallow the Sky pythons. He remembered the events of a thousand years ago like it was yesterday; if it weren''t for these meddlers, he wouldn''t have been trapped in the Secret Realm for five long years! He almost missed out on his cultivation! The Taozhu Clan Leader was similarly furious. A thousand years ago, he was a proud genius, the pride of the Taozhu clan. At the height of his fame, these people from the Seek Dao Sect challenged him to a duel in private. If the Seek Dao Sect bunch had used tricks to win against him, it would have been one thing, but it was a fair fight, and he, outmatched in physical prowess and strength, lost to the Third Elder of the Seek Dao Sect! NovelFire.site.cO This humiliation was something he kept to himself, sinking into a dark time because of it. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that the Third Elder from the Seek Dao Sect had publicized this incident, he couldn''t stand it! Not just these two races, even the usually good-natured Rabbit Race showed hostility upon seeing the Seek Dao Sect Elders. It''s the Seek Dao Sect''s people, let''s all attack together! The demons, having their embarrassing stories revealed one by one by the Seek Dao Sect, disregarded any notions of decorum or the Demon Clan Alliance, eager to charge forward and capture them! The great demons revealed their true forms, and chaos ensued as a horde of monsters danced wildly and demon energy soared into the sky. Seeing that his goal had been achieved, the Grand Elder quickly grabbed everyone and fled. If you have the guts, stand still! The Jiuying Clan Leader desperately chased after them, but the Grand Elder wasn''t about to listen to his nonsense; conjuring clouds underfoot, he fled at the fastest speed! The bustling Creation Ancient Land instantly became desolate, leaving only Third Senior Sister and Meng Jingzhou looking at each other, bewildered. Even the Phoenix Tribe joined the chase. Although there was no deep hatred between the Phoenix Tribe and the Seek Dao Sect, it would be awkward not to follow at this time. Meng Jingzhou''s mouth twitched, relieved that he had kept a low profile in the Demon Territory and hadn''t exposed his identity as a Disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. What would have become of him if he had been exposed? Haha, I''m out! The exit of the Creation Ancient Land opened, and Lu Yang popped out, awaiting a warm welcome from everyone. Where is everyone? Chapter 601 Chapter 601: Chapter 600: Where is Ancient Di Jiang? I''m going to settle accounts with him. Chapter 601: Chapter 600: Where is Ancient Di Jiang? I''m going to settle accounts with him. ` Based on Lu Yang''s thinking, creating a record in the Ancient Realm and entering the fourth layer should have meant that many from the Demon Race would be waiting at the exit to press him for the rewards of the Ancient Realm. In particular, the Jiuying Tribe, since he had targeted Qin Feng of the Jiuying Tribe in the Ancient Realm, wouldn''t they take a leading role in attacking him once outside? First, Qin Feng challenged him to a one-on-one duel, claiming the strong ruled, then upon Qin Feng''s defeat, a Jiuying Clan Elder intervened, taking advantage of the weaker. At that moment, the Phoenix Tribe stood by his side to fend off the Elder of the Jiuying Tribe. Considering the Jiuying Tribe''s ability to instigate trouble, all members of the Demon Clan Alliance sided with them, with statements like, You who lack virtue have no right to the treasure of the Ancient Realm, Hand it over swiftly, and your life will be spared, Dare to insult a member of our Demon Clan Alliance, and you shall surely die today, and so on. Unable to withstand the Demon Clan Alliance, the Phoenix Tribe struggled, and Lu Yang found himself in peril. It was then that Elder Jiang Lianyi made her entrance, backing him up with a stern look from her phoenix eyes, releasing the aura of a Semi-Immortal, and declaring, Let''s see who dares to touch him! She then went on a rampage, intimidating the world. How exhilarating that would have been. So why are only Old Meng and Third Senior Sister at the exit? NovelFire.site Seeing that the outside world didn''t match Lu Yang''s plan, Jiang Lianyi didn''t wait for his signal and took the initiative to walk out of the Ancient Realm. She wore a dazzling red dress, tall and elegant, her demeanor detached, inspiring awe in those around her. Meng Jingzhou was stunned aEUR how did another person show up? Why hadn''t he seen her inside the Secret Realm? Even more shocked was Third Senior Sister, her voice trembling, You are you the Phoenix Ancestor? The Phoenix Tribe had portraits of their ancient ancestors, which Third Senior Sister had seen. It was as if the person Junior Brother brought out was straight out of an ancient painting, the likeness was uncanny! No, she was even more vivid than the images depicted. Third Senior Sister had a keen interest in archaeology; the living embodiment of an ancient figure, let alone the widely renowned and legendary Phoenix Ancestor, was bound to excite her! But then Third Senior Sister calmed down; no matter how lucky her Junior Brother was, it wasn''t possible for him to find the real Phoenix Ancestor aEUR this must be some sort of a clone or embodiment left by the Phoenix Ancestor. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I am Jiang Lianyi. The residents of the third-layer city spoke a modern language, which Jiang Lianyi had learned by scanning with her Spiritual Sense. Upon hearing Jiang Lianyi introduce herself, Third Senior Sister''s heart skipped a beat. NovelFire.site.co Was this truly the legendary Phoenix Ancestor? Meng Jingzhou looked at Jiang Lianyi and Lu Yang as if he''d seen a ghost. You, what''s the situation? How did the Phoenix Ancestor herself come out after your trip to the Ancient Realm? Overwhelmed with excitement, Third Senior Sister asked, The legend says you had passed away. Have you resurrected, returning anew? Jiang Lianyi: Had the tale of her resurrection already spread to this era? Would saying she survived by using the Playing Dead Technique until now damage her image? She spoke indifferently, Let''s keep this matter quiet. Only the three of you know of my resurrection. The three nodded repeatedly. Right, what about the other races of the Phoenix Tribe? Lu Yang thought to himself that having awakened the Phoenix Ancestor and with the tie to Fairy Eternity, it shouldn''t be a problem for him to become the second ancestral figure of the Phoenix Tribe, right? Third Senior Sister gave a detailed account of what had transpired from the time Lu Yang entered the Ancient Realm until his departure. ` Jiang Lianyi furrowed her brows slightly, feeling somewhat displeased, Zhu Tian really has some nerve, attempting to control my Phoenix Tribe with a Dao Fruit Outline while I''m not around. Zhu Tian was the name dating back to the Ancient Di Jiang era; the Di Jiang Clan had their entire bodies flushed red, using Zhu as the surname. As the possessor of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, Jiang Lianyi understood what it meant for an imprint to be placed by a Dao Fruit OutlineaEURabsolute control from the strong over the weak, where even life and death hung by a thread. In the ancient times she had never done such a thing, and now, in a world without Immortals emerging, Zhu Tian, on the contrary, had grown boldaEURdesiring not only to unify the Demon Race but also to control the Phoenix Tribe. Had the foundations of the Phoenix Tribe been shallower, they might have already come under control. Where is Zhu Tian? I will go find him! With her naturally fiery temperament, was he about to trample over the Phoenix Tribe, thinking she was dead?! Lu Yang was shocked and secretly asked in the Spiritual Space: Didn''t you say, Fairy, that when someone awakens from a deep sleep, their strength is greatly diminished and requires a long time to recover? Can Elder Jiang, having just awakened, really defeat Ancient Di Jiang? Are you kidding me, don''t lump my Playing Dead Technique with those random tricks. By using the Playing Dead Technique, the vitality is completely locked within the body; Lianyi''s strength is the same as it was in Ancient Times, at her peak! Fairy Eternity placed her hands on her hips, especially proud of her own Playing Dead Technique. Upon confirming that Jiang Lianyi''s strength hadn''t diminished, Lu Yang became even more respectful and quickly advised, Elder, please don''t harm yourself over this matter. Zhu Tian is hard to track down, but the national founding ceremony is about to be held soon, and as the nation''s ruler, Zhu Tian definitely will attend. We can go there and look for him. That''s a good idea. Lu Yang kindly suggested, There''s also another matter. The garment you are wearing is too conspicuous. I''m afraid you might be recognized before the ceremony even starts, and if Zhu Tian learns of your arrival, he might hide himself. Would you consider concealing your identity a bit? Without even mentioning Jiang Lianyi''s identity, just her beauty alone, ranked among the top three in Ancient Times, would draw countless eyes wherever she appeared, always being the center of attention. Moreover, with portraits of Jiang Lianyi inside the Phoenix Tribe itself, it''d be odd if no issues arose. Jiang Lianyi thought it over and realized he was right. She took a black cloak from her Storage Ring and draped it over herself with practiced ease, as if she had done it countless times before. Huh? Why did I unconsciously do that? Jiang Lianyi paused, somewhat puzzled. With her personality, she never hid her actions; it didn''t make sense for her to frequently wear a cloak. It didn''t add up. Fairy Eternity wasn''t surprised at all and explained through a telepathic message, I used to often take you and Xiao Ling to auctions to play cat-and-mouse. We all wore cloaks back then. Third Senior Sister took out a beast skin, inviting Jiang Lianyi to sit on it as they set out toward the Di Jiang Clan. The four of them departed. Aboard the beast skin, Fairy Eternity, feeling bored, suddenly remembered something. Isn''t the way you and Lianyi address each other a bit incorrect? Lianyi calls me sister, Lu Yang, you call her elder, and Lianyi calls you by your name. What''s wrong with that? Lu Yang didn''t see a problem. Otherwise, what should he call her, Sister Lianyi? No, no, the order is a mess. Even though I didn''t formally accept Lianyi as a disciple, there''s the substance of a mentor-disciple relationship. Lu Yang, as the Immortal Lineage Second Boss and my disciple, by the rules of our lineage, your status should be higher than Lianyi''s. So? So you are Lianyi''s Eldest Senior Brother! Jiang Lianyi nodded, I''ll listen to Immortal Sister. Lu Yang: Fairy, don''t talk nonsense; I''m afraid the Qilin Immortal might suddenly appear behind me. And Elder Lianyi, don''t mess around; my destiny can''t bear such a title. Chapter 602 Chapter 602: Chapter 601 Newcomer of the Heavenly Court Sect Chapter 602: Chapter 601 Newcomer of the Heavenly Court Sect Third Senior Sister had flown on the Five Beast Skin for five days and finally arrived at the site where the Demon Nation''s inauguration ceremony was to take place. Originally, this place was a range of endless mountains, but after the efforts of the Demon Clan Alliance, it has been transformed into a plain, and a towering Imperial City has risen from the ground, standing on the plains. The metal-forged city was particularly conspicuous in the wild Demon Territory. The Great Yue stood tall, surrounded by mountains, and the magnificent metal city loomed within the embrace of the mountains, very eye-catching. The entire metal city was painted black, a suffocating, overwhelming black that was extremely intimidating. As the inauguration of the Demon Nation approached, all powers with cultivators in the Body Integration Realm were invited, and most of them had arrived at the metal city ahead of time. Furthermore, with the members of the Demon Clan Alliance stationed here, the metal city was bustling. Great Xia, East Sea, Demon Nation, and various Loose Cultivators gathered here, and powers from the entire Cultivation World came to witness the event. Having organized the Seek Dao Sect''s anniversary celebration, Lu Yang had recognized all the Great Sects of Great Xia. Yet, this time, many unfamiliar powerful forces had come as well. After all, the Demon Territory had been in chaos for three hundred thousand years, and the sudden announcement of nation-building piqued everyone''s curiosity to witness this historic moment. The founder was no ordinary figureaEURAncient Emperor Jiang Zhu Tian, a semi-immortal who had lived since Ancient Times! Anyone who had studied ancient history was aware of his fame! Demon City? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Little Lu, Little Meng, this way, this way. As Lu Yang and his party landed at the entrance of Demon City, they heard the Grand Elder''s voice transmission. Look to the left. They turned their heads and saw the crouching Grand Elder and Third Elder at the roadside. The Grand Elder and Third Elder were quite noticeable, with passing members of the Demon Race glaring fiercely at them. However, restrained by Demon City''s rules, they could not act and could only enter the Demon City with simmering resentment. .co With the nation''s inauguration imminent, starting a fight near Demon City would be tantamount to slapping the Di Jiang Clan in the face. Even those with grievances against the Seek Dao Sect would not dare to seek revenge or cause trouble at this time. For this reason, the Grand Elder and Third Elder dared to show their true faces. There were four gates to Demon City. The Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder were guarding the other three gates. Upon learning that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were found at the East City Gate, the three Elders convened there. Fifth Elder, have you all managed to escape successfully? Meng Jingzhou remembered that during the pursuit, the members of the Demon Race were almost driven to burn their Essence Blood in anger. How could they have escaped under such circumstances? The Grand Elder stroked his beard and laughed heartily, The five of us dared to come to the Demon Territory because we were fully prepared. They''ll need to reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage if they want to catch up with us! Fifth Elder, it has been a long time. Third Senior Sister greeted politely. Gan Tian, it''s been almost a hundred years since we last met. Your harvest in the Demon Territory doesn''t seem small; among your peers, your Cultivation Level is likely the highest, already at the pinnacle of the Void Refinement Stage. You will soon catch up to Little Dai. The Grand Elder chuckled. Gan Tian was inquisitive and hardworking. When she was cultivating in the Seek Dao Sect, she often delighted them, in stark contrast to the frustrating Ye Zijin. Both were disciples of Daoist Buyu, so how could there be such a vast difference? Void Refinement pinnacle? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou both showed surprised expressions, as they had always thought Third Senior Sister was in the Body Integration Realm. Wasn''t it said that the Void Refinement Stage cultivation fluctuations were quite significant? Why wasn''t it apparent in Third Senior Sister? Of course, it''s the pinnacle of the Void Refinement Stage, Fairy Eternity said lazily. Haven''t you noticed that this young girl has never personally taken action from the beginning to the end? Instead, she''s been using magic artifacts, right? After being reminded, Lu Yang suddenly realized that all along the way, Third Senior Sister had either used the Ancient Qin Beast Skin or Invisibility Talismans, and never once resorted to magic skills. This girl took advantage of the fluctuations in her cultivation level during the Body Integration Realm to channel her magical power into the magic artifact, storing it in advance so that it could still be used normally when her cultivation level decreased. Lu Yang remembered that when he and Old Meng took the Sect''s entrance exam, Old Meng had brought several magic artifacts that had magical power stored in them in advance, all of which he had brought from home. When you reach the Void Refinement Stage, you can try to protect yourself in this way. Even so, Lu Yang still thought that Third Senior Sister was quite daring, as cultivators in the Void Refinement Stage usually chose to seclude themselves, go into hiding, live an ordinary life, take the imperial examinations, or sit in prison in short, they did whatever was safest. How unlike Third Senior Sister, who was hopping around in the dangerous Demon Territory, and still had the capacity to take the two of them tomb exploring. Lu Yang had learned some things about the Void Refinement Stage; he had heard that Daoist Buyu often spent the weak periods of the Void Refinement Stage in prison. Several Elders would honestly stay within the Sect and not go out. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many senior brothers and sisters chose to live as ordinary people, eating and living with them until danger arose, then they would reveal their cultivation level to show off. The methods were varied. Fairy, how did you get through the Void Refinement Stage? Lu Yang was curious; it was hard to imagine Fairy Eternity secluding herself given her personality. In the chaotic times of Ancient Times, it would probably be impossible to sit in prison or pose as an ordinary person. Simple, I created clones. Since the stability of my cultivation level was unpredictable, so was the cultivation level of my clones. Statistically, both my clone and I couldn''t be at a low point at the same time; one of us would always have a higher cultivation level. Lu Yang thoughtfully asked, What if both you and your clone were at a low point at the same time? Fairy Eternity thought that Lu Yang''s question was very stupid and said as if it were obvious. Of course, I would create several more clones. That makes sense. Who is this The Grand Elder had noticed the black-robed person following behind Lu Yang for some time and had been reminiscing, not having the chance to inquire about their background yet. An icy and crisp voice came from beneath the black robe, answering without any hesitation, Lu Yang is my great master Lu Yang was quick to react, hastily saying, This is a newcomer in our Heavenly Court Sect. The concept of the Heavenly Court was a ruse contrived by the Five Ancient Immortals to deceive later generations. Jiang Lianyi, of course, had heard of the term Heavenly Court. Furthermore, with Fairy Eternity serving as the leader of the Heavenly Court, when Lu Yang invited her to join the Heavenly Court Sect, she readily agreed. As for using the term senior brother, Fairy Eternity insisted that Lu Yang was an inner disciple, while Jiang Lianyi was an unnamed disciple; by rights, Lu Yang would be Jiang Lianyi''s senior brother, but Jiang Lianyi persisted in calling Lu Yang senior brother, and Lu Yang insisted Jiang Lianyi was his senior. It can only be said that everyone has their own convictions. A new member has arrived? The Seventh Elder was delighted; he had faith in Lu Yang''s judgment, and anyone he brought into the Heavenly Court Sect was sure to be trustworthy. The Seventh Elder walked with his hands behind his back, speaking with an air of an elder statesman, I joined the Heavenly Court Sect earlier than you, which makes me your senior. Should you encounter anything you don''t understand, feel free to ask me. The same goes for matters of cultivation. I still have quite some insights when it comes to cultivation aspects. Meng Jingzhou: Third Senior Sister: Okay. Chapter 603 Chapter 603: Chapter 602: I Am the Phoenix Ancestor You Speak Of Chapter 603: Chapter 602: I Am the Phoenix Ancestor You Speak Of I do have some issues with cultivation, I''ve been stuck at a realm for quite a while now, unable to break through. The Seventh Elder nodded, So you''ve hit a bottleneck period, quite common. I have elixirs that can help you break through the bottleneck. It''s not a bottleneck, but someone has walked ahead of me, so I can''t break through. The Seventh Elder understood, it seemed the rookie had cultivated a special cultivation technique. These special cultivation techniques were very common in the Great Qian and Great Yu eras, mainly characterized by the way that cultivators ahead in progress would absorb the cultivation efforts of those who follow, winner takes all. By the Great Xia period, since such techniques were too cruel and cultivators weren''t lacking in methods of cultivation, these techniques fell out of favor. How about changing sects and starting over? That probably won''t work, there''s no guarantee I can reach the current realm if I start over. I see, well if it really comes down to it, tell me who''s ahead of you, and I''ll have them restart! Jiang Lianyi was somewhat worried, But that person is very strong. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Not that. Upon hearing it wasn''t the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the Seventh Elder was reassured, patting his chest and guaranteeing, As long as it''s not the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, I can take them down without a problem. Which of the Nine Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect wasn''t renowned for their battle prowess? This isn''t a place to talk, let''s enter the city and then discuss, the Grand Elder said. NovelFire.site Talking about such matters at the city gate wasn''t appropriate, even if they used magic skills to silence their voices it wasn''t safe. What if a cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage happened to pass by and hear them? The Demon Clan Alliance had made thorough preparations; they had arranged accommodations for each force, and for the Seek Dao Sect, one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, they had arranged an entire floor of an inn. Inside Demon City was even more prosperous, with countless cultivators of various shapes and colors. Aside from the native cultivators of the Demon Territory, there were cultivators with fish-like features from the Sea Clan of the East Sea, bald and plainly dressed monks from the Golden Buddha Kingdom, and densely-furred loose cultivators from the far north .co Jiang Lianyi''s gaze lingered on the monk from the Buddha Country for a moment, and Lu Yang suddenly remembered that Buddhism had been created by the Five Ancient Immortals, and that there were no Buddhist cultivators during the Ancient Times. Lu Yang sent a voice transmission to Jiang Lianyi, explaining the current state of Buddhism, his knowledge was limited, so he could only give a general idea. So that''s how it is, who would have thought the stories we made up would become so widespread in the Cultivation World. Jiang Lianyi was slightly surprised, she had been listening when the Four Ancient Immortals were making up stories, even occasionally chiming in, which made her a founder of Buddhism in a way. Lu Yang spread his hands, After all this time, stories from Ancient Times have become legends, making it difficult to discern truth from falsehood. Oh, and ''false'' might not be the right word, rather the stories have been artistically embellished, selectively portraying ancient tales. Upon reaching the inn, the Seventh Elder was still boasting non-stop. After all, it was rare to come across a newcomer of the Heavenly Court Sect, and he was determined to relish the role of a mentor this time. It''s not bragging to say that my pill refining skills are second to none in the Cultivation World. If you have any needs regarding elixirs, feel free to come to me. Not to be outdone, the Fifth Elder also said, My artifact refining skills are truly extraordinary. To say they are the best in the Cultivation World is no exaggeration. Considering you are a newcomer to our sect, if you need a magic artifact, I can refine one for you! A slight smile formed on Jiang Lianyi''s lips; the Fifth Elder''s words reminded her of someone from her past, An artifact refiner? What a coincidence, I too know an artifact refiner who also claims to be the number one in the Cultivation World. The Fifth Elder raised an eyebrow, So arrogant, I must meet him someday and show him who the real number one is. By the way, I haven''t asked yet, what''s your name? Jiang Lianyi. That name sounds familiar, the Third Elder scratched his head. Being a Confucian Cultivator and well-informed, the Fourth Elder chimed in, It''s the same name as the Phoenix Ancestor of the Phoenix Tribe. As an old-timer of the Heavenly Court Sect, the Seventh Elder put on an air of worldly wisdom and praised, That''s a fine name. According to the theory of fate, having the same name as the Phoenix Ancestor could allow you to share in the Phoenix Ancestor''s fortunes, which could be greatly beneficial to your cultivation. Breaking through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in the future is not impossible. Jiang Lianyi hesitated, but thinking about how both Immortal Sister and Elder Brother Lu Yang had assured her along the way that the people of the Seek Dao Sect were very trustworthy, she removed her hood and revealed her stunning true face. ` Phoenix Ancestor!!! The Grand Elder''s eyes suddenly bulged, and he shuddered uncontrollably, his voice escaping him as he yelled out loud, staggering three steps back. When he was young, he had sneaked into the Phoenix Tribe to visit the ancient tomb and had seen a statue of the Phoenix Ancestor. The Third Senior Sister being able to freely come and go in the tombs of various tribes owed a great deal to the experience and maps given by the Grand Elder. The Seventh Elder turned his head dissatisfiedly towards the Grand Elder, Of course I know she shares the same name as the Phoenix Ancestor. She is the Phoenix Ancestor! I''ve seen her statue in the Phoenix Tribe! The Seventh Elder burst into hearty laughter, dismissing the claim, Boss, you''re really funny Immediately after, his eyes rolled back, and he clattered to the ground, fainting from shock. What did he just say a moment ago, that the Phoenix Ancestor had some issues in cultivation and sought him out for help? Seconds later, the Seventh Elder came back to consciousness, his face still filled with disbelief, wondering if he was dreaming, and even slapped himself twice. Is the Phoenix Ancestor reincarnated and cultivating anew? the Grand Elder asked cautiously, hardly daring to breathe. Li Haoran''s existence had introduced him to the concept of reincarnation. I haven''t heard of any reincarnation and re-cultivation before. I am indeed the one you refer to as the Phoenix Ancestor. I had been in deep slumber in a secret realm, but a few days ago, Elder Brother Lu Yang woke me up. Reborn from the ashes, I''ve returned to the mortal world. The Grand Elder gasped, the Phoenix Ancestor, a mythical figure Where on earth did Lu Yang dig up this big shot? And he even managed to swindle her into joining the Heavenly Court Sect. You''re much more impressive than your master. Old Nine goes out every day to cheat and deceive, yet his tricks are not as sharp as yours. I''ll have Old Nine take you as his master when we get back. Wait a second, what did you just call Lu Yang? Lu Yang quickly intercepted, halting the discussion on the subject, It''s nothing, it''s nothing, Elder Lianyi misspoke. The Seventh Elder shivered as he looked at Jiang Lianyi. So, when you said you were at an impasse earlier, you meant at the Semi-Immortal Stage? Previously, you mentioned there was someone ahead of you that you couldn''t surpass. Who was this person? The Qilin Immortal, or as people now might say, a Demon Immortal. The Seventh Elder: Did I just say I could easily beat anyone, as long as they weren''t at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? The Fifth Elder''s expression wasn''t much better than the Seventh Elder''s; he too had uttered quite a few bold statements just before. You also mentioned knowing someone who claims to be the number one in Refining Artifacts, was it? Yingtian Immortal. The Fifth Elder almost didn''t catch his breath. The Third and Fourth Elders kept silent, thankful they hadn''t spoken up before. And what is your position in the Heavenly Court? One of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court, the Empress of Nirvana of the South Pole. All five Elders gasped in astonishment. They had come to visit the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation with the intent to broaden their horizons, but they did not expect to gain such insight so soon. Chapter 604 Chapter 604: Chapter 603 The Purpose of Getting Stronger Chapter 604: Chapter 603 The Purpose of Getting Stronger The Nirvana Emperor of the South Pole is a collective crystallization of wisdom from the three disciples of Fairy Eternity. South Pole is a prefix conceived by Fairy Eternity, Nirvana was Lu Yang''s idea, and considering that Ancient Di Jiang dared to call himself the Demon Emperor, Jiang Lianyi couldn''t allow herself to choose a less imposing title, thus she chose the honorable title of Emperor. Before embarking on their journey, the five Elders were prepared to witness the legendary Ancient Di Jiang, a living semi-Immortal from ancient times and a figure of true importance. There were still a few days before the founding ceremony, but this was merely a convenient detour to bring Lu Yang to Demon City to gain some worldly experience. How did things take such an unexpected turn in the blink of an eye? And why would the Phoenix Ancestor join the Heavenly Court, even becoming one of the Four Imperial Protectors? Could it be that the Heavenly Court isn''t a myth, that it really existed in ancient times, and their Heavenly Court Sect is actually an ancient organization? Even though the five Elders had traveled the world and seen many wonders, this was their first encounter with a semi-Immortal entity. Especially from such close range. Jiang Lianyi raised her hand, signalling to the five Elders that there was no need to be overly nervous. The survival of the Heavenly Court Sect still requires the support of esteemed seniors. We dare not presume such honor. Before knowing Jiang Lianyi''s identity, they could indulge themselves by claiming to be seniors, but now that they knew who she was, who would dare assume such a position in front of this revered deity? Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was so amused by the scene that she started rolling on the ground with laughter. NovelFire.site Yes, yes, yes! That''s exactly the reaction we were hoping for. Back when Lianyi, Xiao Ling, and I hid our identities to go to auctions and such places, it was all for this! Lu Yang: While Jiang Lianyi was speaking with the five Elders, the kind-hearted Lu Yang wanted multiple times to reveal Jiang Lianyi''s identity, but was stopped by Fairy Eternity each time. This was the reason. Elder Lianyi truly lives up to being your unacknowledged disciple; even forgetting that experience could evoke such expressions from the five Elders. Is it an innate understanding or muscle memory? Fairy Eternity made a carp flip, bounding up from the ground, and dusted herself off, then profoundly instructed the Second-in-command on the points of Cultivation, You see, this is the purpose of becoming stronger. Heeding the Immortal''s guidance, Lu Yang pondered deeply. It seems my Mind State is still not fully cultivated; to this day, I''m easily swayed by the deceptions of an Immortal, believing Fairy Eternity might actually say something profound and philosophical. Faced with such an ancient influential figure, the Third Elder just so happens to have a question to ask. He had recently been reading diligently, trying to improve his cultivation, to avoid embarrassing himself when out in public. I''ve been reading books that say the Yingtian Immortal is fond of wives, likes to marry and procreate, and has impregnated countless women. Is this true? Jiang Lianyi: Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What kind of rumors are these, and aren''t they afraid of encountering danger during their Pass Tribulation? Setting aside other considerations, the offspring of Immortals aren''t so easily conceived; if it were that easy, she would have long since been carrying her husband''s child. Jiang Lianyi gently shook her head, refuting this claim: The Yingtian Immortal is chaste and self-cultivating, without such a fondness. I also heard that the Nine Nether, governing life and death and the Reincarnation, determining the lifespans of all beings, existed in ancient times? This is the latest propaganda doctrine after the Jiuyou Sect teamed up with the Heavenly Court Sect. False. In ancient times, there was no talk of the Nine Nether or Reincarnation; people died just as a lamp goes out and do not live into a second life. What about Buddhism? The books say that Buddhism already existed in ancient times, with innumerable followers spread across the cosmos, and was a major power of the ancient era, with Buddha standing on the same footing as an Immortal. Jiang Lianyi continued to shake her head in denial, False, Buddhism indeed existed since ancient times, and all four Immortals were involved in the affairs of Buddhism, making it a first-rate power. But it does not exist in the way you imagine. I''ve also heard that you and the Dragon Clan Ancestor had caused an upheaval while being a Semi-Immortal, with meteors filling the sky and stars being ground to dust. Even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage dared not watch from a close distance. You even performed the art of rebirth from the ashes, being reborn amidst the flames, with the phoenix''s cry echoing through the cosmos? That is true, Jiang Lianyi said affirmatively, her expression serious. Following that, she fell into deep thought, as if recalling that arduous battle. She sighed longingly, lamenting that the past could not be chased after. The five Elders were stunned, feeling the weight of history in Jiang Lianyi''s sigh. It was a sense of solitude that no one else could empathize with. Fairy Eternity introduced Lu Yang, She has learned three parts of the essence from Yingtian Immortal. Jiang Lianyi snapped out of her reminiscence and asked, I have just woken up and am not aware of the current affairs in the Cultivation World. There is something I need to inquire from you all. Please speak, Elder Jiang. Whatever we know, we will disclose without reservation. Do you know where my husband, who is also a Demon Immortal, might appear? The five Elders shook their heads in unison, We''re sorry to disappoint Elder Jiang. How mysterious is the existence of a Demon Immortal? Not to mention his possible whereabouts, we have no clue at all Wait, did you call the Demon Immortal ''my husband''? The five Elders looked at Jiang Lianyi as if they had seen a ghost. The Demon Immortal and the Phoenix Ancestor being in such a relationship? Is this what knowledge from an ancient great demon is like? Any statement made could overturn their understanding. Third Senior Sister reacted calmly; she had been promised this matter by Jiang Lianyi while controlling the animal hide. When she had first learned about their relationship, she almost fell off, hide and all. Jiang Lianyi had approached the matter with a try-and-see attitude; not hearing useful information did not surprise her. It seems that I will have to inquire with the Long Clan. This place was a gathering of various major forces, among them was the Demon Territory Dragon Clan and the East Sea Dragon Clan. Meng Xiaoxian, I heard you''re here? Footsteps and hearty laughter came from outside the door; it was the Gold Clan Leader from the Qiongqi Clan. The Gold Clan Leader had instructed his subordinates that if they saw Meng Jingzhou in Demon City, they should report to him as soon as possible. .co The subordinate lived up to expectations and saw Meng Jingzhou on the way to the inn. With the five Elders of Seek Dao Sect accompanying Meng Jingzhou, it was hard to miss them. Once the Gold Clan Leader heard Meng Jingzhou had arrived, he didn''t hesitate to come to the inn arranged for Seek Dao Sect. Just thinking about the Qiongqi Clan having money excited the Gold Clan Leader tremendously. After he mentioned it to the Meng Family Clan Leader, he agreed immediately. The Qiongqi Clan''s ability to borrow money must be inseparable from Meng Jingzhou''s good word. The Gold Clan Leader acted briskly. Hearing Meng Jingzhou''s voice from the central guest room in the corridor, he pushed the door open without a second thought and blurted out, Our Qiongqi Clan was able to borrow Spirit Stones, all thanks to you, my noble nephew! Then he saw Jiang Lianyi, who had taken off her hood, standing out strikingly in the guest room. Their eyes met. The Gold Clan Leader silently retreated, stepped out of the guest room, and closed the door behind him. Jiang Lianyi beckoned with her finger, and the door opened. The Gold Clan Leader was pulled into the guest room by an invisible force, his struggles futile. The Gold Clan Leader said nothing else, closed his eyes, and surrendered with his hands raised, I understand the rules. I saw nothing today, I know nothing, I implore Elder Jiang to spare my life! Jiang Lianyi was silent for a moment. In her memory, the Qiongqi Clan were always tough as nails. Had things really changed so much in thirty thousand years? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled; ever since he left the Qiongqi Clan, he had been in the Demon Territory and had not yet sent word back home. Chapter 605 Chapter 605: Chapter 604 Ying Tian Immortal is Really Kirin Immortal''s Good Brother Chapter 605: Chapter 604 Ying Tian Immortal is Really Kirin Immortal''s Good Brother Members of the Demon Race wouldn''t recognize Jiang Lianyi, but as the Qiongqi Clan Leader, how could the Gold Clan Leader not recognize her? In the image of Demon Immortals, the ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix are the strongest among the Demon Race and are revered idols. Their standings are remarkably significant within the Demon Race. Ancient Di Jiang''s fame is resounding, but he still falls short in comparison to them. The ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix had partaken in the war for supremacy among immortals, and though defeated, they retained their honor. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ancient Di Jiang didn''t even have the qualifications to participate in the war for supremacy among immortals. The disparity was clear. If Little Ancestor were present, the Gold Clan Leader would definitely not have begged for mercy. The problem was not the absence of support at present. Little Ancestor, upon hearing of Ancient Di Jiang''s claim to the throne, didn''t even show any interest in coming. Facing someone like Jiang Lianyi, a great demon of the ancient times, why would he be so defiant, hoping that the opponent might grant him a swift end? Furthermore, the conflict between Jiang Lianyi and Little Ancestor involved the Qilin Immortal; it was essentially a domestic issue, or rather, like the squabbles between a wife and a mistress. Why should he meddle unnecessarily? The Qiongqi Clan was so destitute, and as the Clan Leader, he had his own way of survival. NovelFire.site Novts`o.co Be ruthless when it''s necessary, be submissive when it''s necessary. The Gold Clan Leader inwardly sighed, Little Ancestor was right. The power struggle in this Great Era was more complex than imagined. Even the Phoenix Ancestor had stealthily revived, and considering the Qilin Immortal was behind the Phoenix Ancestor, how could their Qiongqi Clan vie for the top spot? Hold on, why don''t we Qiongqi Clan just pledge allegiance to the Qilin Immortal? With this thought, the path became clear for the Gold Clan Leader, who saw a bright future ahead. Jiang Lianyi was unaware that the Gold Clan Leader had so many thoughts in a fleeting moment. She felt irritated by the sight of the Qiongqi Clan. Originally, she wanted to pick a random Qiongqi and give it a lesson to vent her frustration, but with the Gold Clan Leader acting like this, disciplining him would be unsatisfying and dull. Look into my eyes. Jiang Lianyi''s words seemed to contain some sort of magic, compelling the Gold Clan Leader to comply involuntarily. As the Gold Clan Leader and Jiang Lianyi locked eyes, he suddenly transformed back into his original form, a majestic, winged tiger with colorful stripes, appearing in a vast space, with a high-hanging moon above and the great sea underfoot, completely isolated. Jiang Lianyi''s voice echoed from above: You are not allowed to mention seeing me to anyone, including both direct and indirect references. When the Gold Clan Leader regained his senses, he found himself back in the guest room, and what had just happened seemed like a dream. What did Elder Lianyi do? Lu Yang quietly asked Fairy Eternity. To outsiders, the Gold Clan Leader had merely zoned out for a moment and soon recovered. Lu Yang suspected that Jiang Lianyi had employed some kind of technique. This is the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline. It can control what the loser must or must not say, and she just made this little tiger swear secrecy regarding her affairs. The so-called loser generally needs to have fought a battle with Jiang Lianyi first, but the discrepancy in cultivation level between the Gold Clan Leader and Jiang Lianyi was too vast; thus, Jiang Lianyi could directly use the Dao Fruit Outline to control him. She has often used this power before. Why? Lu Yang puzzled. It was complicated to explain, and Fairy Eternity, with her head tilted back and eyes full of eagerness, thought for a while before explaining: The Qilin Immortal often sneaks out to seduce female members of the Demon Race, right? Initially, when Lianyi sternly intimidated him, the Qilin Immortal would confess everything like spilling beans. Later on, the Yingtian Immortal taught the Qilin Immortal that as an Immortal, one must have a poised character, be calm and unflustered in the face of events. The Qilin Immortal learned well, and since then, when Lianyi tried to intimidate him, he wouldn''t tell the truth, acting tough as iron meat. Lianyi couldn''t defeat the Qilin Immortal and was helpless about it, so she would seek out the suspicious female demons and fight them. Once defeated, she''d employ the Dao Fruit Outline to make them tell the truth. After they told the truth, the Qilin Immortal would kneel in the Sword Array. Lu Yang: Qilin Immortal and Yingtian Immortal were indeed good brothers, with Yingtian Immortal teaching him how to deceive and even refining the Sword Array for him. Hm? Didn''t I tell you before, that it was Yingtian Immortal who taught Lianyi and Xiao Ling how to fabricate the Sword Array? Qilin Immortal had been kept in the dark, thinking that it was Lianyi and Xiao Ling who discovered it by accident. He was filled with immense regret when the truth was uncovered. Lu Yang felt that the situation in ancient times was complex and intricate, with even Immortals engaging in cunning and struggle for power. It seems Elder Lianyi is quite certain that Qilin Immortal is still alive? According to Lu Yang''s observations, Jiang Lianyi had been contemplating along the way how to find Qilin Immortal, as if she was convinced that he was still alive, untouched by the hidden hand behind the scenes. You noticed, since she''s sure that Qilin Immortal is still alive, then he is indeed alive. Fairy Eternity paused for a moment before explaining, Do you remember me mentioning that if Qilin Immortal became an Immortal, Lianyi, and Xiao Ling could not become Immortals? Lianyi was originally qualified to become an Immortal, but it was Qilin Immortal who defeated her and attained Immortality first, causing her to lose her opportunity. If Qilin Immortal had passed away, she would have felt the absence of the force suppressing the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, and she could have become an Immortal right now. Lu Yang had an epiphany. Cases like Lianyi and Xiao Ling are exceedingly rare among Semi-Immortals. There were many Semi-Immortals in ancient times. The reason why they didn''t become Immortals was not because we five were suppressing them, but because those Semi-Immortals simply could not cultivate to the step of becoming Immortals aEUR it''s a matter of talent, Fairy Eternity said with a hint of disdain for those Semi-Immortals, particularly Ancient Di Jiang who, lacking in talent, blamed the era for his shortcomings and insisted on becoming an Immortal in the current times. This was also the reason why Jiang Lianyi, and Ao Ling, were widely acknowledged as the strongest beneath the Immortals, not because they had a powerful husband like Qilin Immortal, but because they themselves were incredibly strong. Becoming an Immortal is not something you can achieve through sheer effort; it''s the moment of enlightenment that''s most crucial. Back in the day, Fairy Eternity had many options for Dao Fruit and had trouble deciding, precisely because she had many moments of enlightenment. Among her contemporaries who were Semi-Immortals, there were no few who held the outlines of the Immortal Dao Fruit and Indestructible Dao Fruit. Once the Dao Fruit Outline coalesced into Dao Fruit, it would be a congenitally invincible Dao Fruit. Who wouldn''t want to coalesce it? However, coalescing such Dao Fruits was extremely difficult, and even Fairy Eternity was not sure she could succeed without the inspiration from Time Immortal. Alright, you can go back now. Jiang Lianyi tossed the Gold Clan Leader out the door as if the Demon King-level Qiongqi was no different to her than a Little Tiger. No good as a punching bag, and useless to keep around. aEUR With no inclination to continue witnessing the founding ceremony, the Gold Clan Leader, like someone granted a pardon, hurriedly flew back through the night to the Qiongqi Tomb to see the little ancestor. Little ancestor, terrible news The Gold Clan Leader stumbled and rushed to the little ancestor, intending to speak, only to realize he couldn''t utter a single word. The young girl''s expression changed slightly at the sight of the Gold Clan Leader in such a state. Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline? Jiang Lianyi''s technique? She''s still alive? In ancient times, she was also one of the female members of the Demon Race that Jiang Lianyi had confronted, and she was more than familiar with Jiang Lianyi''s methods. Zhu Tian did not use the Dao Fruit Outline in this way. She immediately realized the significance and let a cold smile curl her lips. I had no wish to stir up conflicts, it would have been enough to be among the top ten forces in the Great Era. But now that Jiang Lianyi has surfaced, I shall become the eleventh top force! Chapter 606 Chapter 606: Chapter 605 Storm Gathering Chapter 606: Chapter 605 Storm Gathering Two uninvited guests arrived at a large mansion in Demon City; the countenances of the Phoenix Tribe were so gloomy they could drip water. When Demon City received other forces, they were arranged to stay in inns. For Great Xia, Buddha Country, Long Clan, Phoenix Tribe, the accommodations were even more upscale, arranged in mansions. An elder from the Di Jiang Clan came uninvited, once again attempting to persuade the Phoenix Tribe to surrender. The Phoenix Tribe also had an ancient figure akin to a living fossil, who personally came forward to refuse. In such high-level confrontations, even the Phoenix Tribe Clan Leader, Jiang Xi, could only stand on the sidelines. Jiang Mingzi, it is said that ''heroes struggle to find a wise ruler.'' Our ancestor actively wants to accept you. If your tribe could join the Demon Nation, the position of the second largest clan would be yours. Opportunities like this are rare; treasure it well! the Di Jiang Clan elder said with a smile that barely concealed a threat in his eyes. Another unwelcome visitor was the Clan Leader of the Taozhu Clan, with a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivation level. His mere presence brought immense pressure to the Phoenix Tribe members. My Phoenix Tribe will not join any forces. Please leave! responded the Phoenix living fossil, unfazed by their antics. From the records left by the ancestors, the Ancient Di Jiang was not an easy character to deal with; joining the Demon Nation was probably not as simple as it sounded. NovelFire.site Leave? Jiang Mingzi, have you misunderstood something? I''m not here to ask you; I''m here to command you! What do you intend to do! roared the Phoenix living fossil. What to do? The Taozhu Clan Leader sneered, pulling out a golden decree from his bosom. It radiated Immortal charm and was bedazzled with pearls and jewels, clearly a first-class Immortal treasure. See what this is! The Di Jiang Clan elder activated the decree with his Essence Blood. The decree was imprinted with the Dao Fruit Outline of the Ancient Di Jiang, and it also contained the full power of a strike from the Ancient Di Jiang. .co If one could not withstand this strike, they would be branded with a master-servant imprint, submitting to the Ancient Di Jiang! The Taozhu Clan Leader had submitted in exactly this manner. A Semi-Immortal decree! Jiang Mingzi recognized immediately what the item was, due to the continuous legacy of the Phoenix Tribe. Summon the ancestor''s token! As if facing a formidable enemy, he too pulled out a treasure from his bosom, a jade pendant intricately carved with a lifelike phoenix. A colorful phoenix emerged from the pendant no larger than a palm, burning with True Fire, emitting a lazy yet astonishing aura, its presence in no way inferior to the Semi-Immortal decree. Two silent and formless auras collided, as if two great demons from Ancient Times were contending across three hundred thousand years. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. BoomaEURaEUR Suddenly, the Semi-Immortal decree self-ignited, bursting into fierce flames. It became dim as if it were burnt paper, the aura of the Ancient Di Jiang no longer present, the imprint of the Dao Fruit Outline riddled with holes. CoughaEURaEUR The Di Jiang Clan elder and the Taozhu Clan Leader both stepped back, coughing up blood slightly. You may leave now, said Jiang Mingzi, holding the phoenix jade pendant, his expression unchanged. Very well, very well, you sure did well! The Di Jiang Clan elder and the Taozhu Clan Leader laughed in anger, knowing they were outmatched, and left the mansion. Mr. Ji, is it really safe for us to be in Demon City? whispered Kong Hao, shrinking his neck; his body was sealed with the old Taozhu, Ji Xiong. At Ji Xiong''s strong insistence, he reluctantly came to Demon City to gain some experience. Be braver. There are many from the Human race who come to Demon City. If you keep quiet, no one will notice you, the old Taozhu said confidently with a smile. He was a contender for the position of clan leader who failed and got sealed in Kong Hao''s body. Hearing about the establishment of a nation in the Demon Territory, with the Taozhu Clan as part of it, he insisted on coming to see it for himself. Hm? The old Taozhu looked up, noticing two disheveled figures in the sky. One of them was his old adversary, the current Clan Leader of the Taozhu Clan. What happened? Kong Hao asked. Nothing much, just encountered an expected acquaintance, replied the old Taozhu indifferently. The elder from the Di Jiang Clan and the Clan Leader from the Taozhu crossed several layers of guards without pausing for their salutes and hurried to the depths of Demon City. In the depths of Demon City, where the light was dim, Ancient Di Jiang revealed his true form and sat on the massive imperial throne, resembling a small mountain. To both sides of the throne stood rows of equally majestic and huge figures, faintly exuding the aura of beings in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, recognized in the Demon Territory as the existence of Demon Emperors. As a being of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage himself, the elder from the Di Jiang Clan feared no Demon Emperor; his loyalty was to the ancient ancestor seated on the imperial throne. The Ancient Ancestor valued hierarchical order; only those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were qualified to speak with him. The two demons slowed their pace, knelt on both knees, and respectfully said, Your Majesty, the Phoenix Tribe has sent their reply. Ancient Di Jiang opened his eyes, which were frighteningly bright like two full moons, cold and profound. What did the Phoenix Tribe say? The elder, filled with indignation, replied, The Phoenix Tribe stubbornly refuses to repent, and their stance is firm; they are unwilling to submit to Your Majesty. Regardless of whether I promised them high status in the Demon Nation, second only to our clan, or threatened them with force if they did not agree, nothing worked. We two carried the Imperial decree from our Ancient Ancestor, and pressed them with force but the Phoenix Tribe brought forth a phoenix jade pendant left by the Phoenix Ancestor to counter us, and we failed to control them. The elder pulled out the Imperial decree from his chest; what was once a glistening, sacred command now tattered, clearly having endured severe damage and rendered unusable. The expressions of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons who flanked the imperial throne varied. This kind of decree contained the power of Ancient Di Jiang. It was precisely this kind of decree that had controlled them when the envoys of the Di Jiang Clan used it in the past. They had not refrained from trying to rebel, but the decree''s power was too formidable, and its changes too swift for them to react. Not receiving the result he wanted, Ancient Di Jiang coldly huffed, shaking the space around him in dissatisfaction. Obstinate and foolish! He recalled his experiences from the Ancient Times, particularly the battles between Semi-Immortals, and his expression grew even uglier. He knew the origins of that jade pendant: Lianyi liked jade flutes, and the jade pendant was a remnant piece from making a jade flute, a token of Lianyi, seeing the pendant was as seeing her. Do they really think that I''m afraid of the Phoenix Tribe? Let alone Lianyi''s absence, even if she were present, the Phoenix Tribe wouldn''t have the courage to defy me! He had undergone earth-shattering changes since the Ancient Times. Through the Dao Fruit Outline, he controlled nearly a hundred major clans, ten beings in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and had a multitude of powerful subordinates under him. The Dao Fruit Outline had become increasingly perfected in this process, showing signs of coalescing. Saying that it was a completely different time would not be an exaggeration. If he could not solve even the minor issue of the Phoenix Tribe, what would have been the point of his dangerous awakening from the ancient slumber? If the Phoenix Tribe does not join the Demon Nation, it leads a significant number of races in the Demon Territory to follow their lead and also refuse to surrender. To unify the Demon Territory and establish the Demon Nation, the problem with the Phoenix Tribe must be resolved, either by making them submit or by erasing them from existence! Today I have been benevolent, so if in the future the Phoenix Tribe is annihilated, let them have no grievances The eyes of Ancient Di Jiang were cold and stern; unifying the Demon Territory would aid in advancing his Cultivation Level further, completing his transformation from a Semi-Immortal to an Immortal. Others were waiting for the Great Era to fully revive, waiting for opportunities, but he did not need to wait for that chance. Today, the lack of powerful beings in the Demon Territory was his opportunity. By acting early to seek the path to Immortality, he would then become a player in the revival of the Great Era! Unifying the Demon Territory was just the first step; next, he intended to unify the East Sea, bringing the Sea Clan under his dominion, thus becoming unprecedentedly powerful. With both the East Sea and the Demon Territory under his control, he would leap to become the number one power in the Cultivation World, surpassing Great Xia and the Buddha Country! He could even venture further, attacking Great Xia and the Buddha Country to unify the Cultivation World. By that time, it would be useless for anyone to awaken; even if the Four Ancient Immortals were to return, he would not fear them! What he needed to do now was to ensure a successful founding ceremony and establish the Demon Nation, so that attacking the Phoenix Tribe would be justified, and no one could fault him. Given the high status of the Phoenix Tribe in the Demon Territory, if he acted prematurely, it would easily tarnish his reputation and be detrimental to his image. Phoenix Tribe I hope you can still be this defiant during the founding ceremony! Chapter 607 Chapter 607: Chapter 606: It''s You! Chapter 607: Chapter 606: It''s You! There is another matter you must attend to, S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ancient Di Jiang tossed a token to an elder of the Di Jiang Clan, who hastily caught it before it could fall to the ground. The Phoenix Jade Token you two saw among the Phoenix Tribe is called the Phoenix Order, to see the Phoenix Order is to see Jiang Lianyi. This is the Di Jiang Order I crafted, to see this token is to see me, as it contains the might of the outline of my Dao Fruit. The founding ceremony is imminent. It represents not only the establishment of a nation but also a show of power. It is crucial to the future development of the Demon Nation, as well as the world''s perception of it. At that time, all the great powers will be present, which is the perfect opportunity to let these powers witness the strength of our Demon Nation. Ancient Di Jiang spoke slowly, To intimidate, the best way is to find a stepping stone. Our Demon Nation''s foundation is unstable, and we should not make enemies of the great powers now. The Heavenly Court Sect has been in the spotlight recently, claiming to be led by Heavenly Venerate Dou from the Ancient Heavenly Court, it''s laughable that the world believes it to be true. This so-called Heavenly Court Sect is the perfect stepping stone, big in name yet average in strength, and a counterfeit at that. The Di Jiang Clan elder made a face, But where do we find this Heavenly Court Sect? Ancient Di Jiang looked exasperated at his descendant, Why search for them? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Just get someone to play the part. They are fakes to begin with. If we have someone impersonate them, who can say we''re the fakes? The elder''s eyes lit up, and he respectfully praised, Your wisdom is boundless, great ancestor! Ancient Di Jiang enjoyed the praise, his brows relaxed slightly as he continued, I hear the Heavenly Court Sect has Heavenly Venerate Dou, a master, a Heavenly King protector, a Young Sect Master, and a Saint Heir. You just find a few to impersonate members of the Heavenly Court Sect, particularly the Heavenly King Protector, Young Master Lu and the like. Although the Heavenly Court Sect is fake, Young Master Lu''s strength is still considerable. Being recognized as the top among his peers in Great Xia, genius represents the future. Only by nurturing a genius can a power''s extraordinariness be proven. When the founding ceremony begins, let the imposter Young Master Lu appear to challenge the Demon Nation. I will send my disciple to the stage for a duel with him. After defeating Young Master Lu, I will reveal the true face of the Heavenly Court Sect. This way, not only can the world witness the genius nurtured by me and step on Great Xia, but they will also marvel at my insight and depth! Your wisdom is boundless! The Di Jiang Clan elder showed a hesitant expression, voicing his concern, But Young Master Lu''s talent is truly rare in this world. If I randomly find someone, I''m afraid the great powers might see through the ruse. Ancient Di Jiang waved his hand dismissively, No matter, use the Di Jiang Order to control those imposters. Command them to squeeze out their potential, similar to burning Essence Blood, to forcibly strengthen themselves. This way, they will be almost indistinguishable from the real Young Master Lu. Alright, if there are no issues, then go. Ancient Di Jiang sighed inwardly, none of his descendants were clever, everything required his personal intervention. aEUR Shall we go out for a walk? Lu Yang suggested early in the morning, as staying idle in the inn was boring. It would be a good opportunity for Elder Lianyi to step out and experience the cultivation world of today. Jiang Lianyi thought for a moment and felt that going out for a walk was a good idea, especially since finding the Qilin Immortal was not urgent. Lu Yang got dressed properly, quickly freshened up, and stepped out of the inn. As soon as he left, he encountered someone he had just become familiar with. It''s you! Qin Feng of the Jiuying Clan glared at Lu Yang with teeth clenched. Next to Qin Feng were the Geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance. Seeing Lu Yang leaving the inn, they came to a realization and angrily pointed at Lu Yang, You''re from the Seek Dao Sect! This guy isn''t from the Phoenix Tribe at all, but from the Seek Dao Sect! I understand now, the ones accompanying Jiang Shishi must be Seek Dao Sect''s Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou! One of the Demon Clan Geniuses reacted quickly, realizing the truth. Although they had never seen what these two looked like, considering the skills demonstrated in the Creation Ancient Land, only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could match. In fact, Lu Yang wanted to say that there are three people in Seek Dao Sect whose level isn''t much different from the two of us, so don''t just assume it''s us. But speaking of it now is useless, they may be dim-witted, but lucky, they guessed right. Man Gu and his two companions didn''t show up in the Golden Core Stage finals, so the world isn''t too familiar with their existence. Lu Yang turned around and walked back to the inn, Qin Feng and the others didn''t dare to barge into the inn, as cursing and swearing would damage their image, so they could only block the entrance in anger. Why did you come back? Jiang Lianyi was about to leave when she saw Lu Yang returning on the same path, expressionless. Miscalculated, someone recognized me, sighed Lu Yang as he described the situation at the door and how they made enemies in Creation Ancient Land. Jiang Lianyi was somewhat troubled, as it wasn''t convenient for her to intervene in the vendettas of the younger generation. How about I disguise you? Jiang Lianyi, who comes from Fairy Eternity, is first-rate in disguise techniques. Although her memories had vanished, her skills were still there. That would be best! exclaimed Lu Yang, delighted. Jiang Lianyi stretched out both hands, holding Lu Yang''s cheeks, and began to knead and rub his face. NovelFire.site.Co Soon, Lu Yang took on a completely different appearance, so much so that even an Elder wouldn''t recognize him. Lu Yang went back to change his clothes and after some thought, to make the disguise more thorough, he took a sword with him. Perfect, Lu Yang gestured a thumbs up to his own reflection in the copper mirror. The two of them walked out of the inn boldly, and Qin Feng and the others didn''t recognize Lu Yang at all. Jiang Lianyi, wearing a cloak, emitted an aura that warded off strangers, and Qin Feng and the other juniors didn''t dare to come close. Moreover, judging by the figure, it was a female cultivator, which didn''t match up with Lu Yang''s appearance. Demon City was bustling, a mix of the Demon Race and Human race, and though there were minor frictions, there were no major disturbances. In Demon City, the Human race accounted for half the number, the Demon Race set up shops, shouting and selling goods, and envoys from Buddha Country were seen holding alms bowls seeking donations. Benefactor, you carry a heavy air of resentment. This monk is willing to recite scriptures to dispel the resentment from you. Would the benefactor be willing to donate some Spirit Stones to help our Buddhism cast a Golden Body? Get lost, get lost, get lost, I''ve been building Demon City for over a month, and after its completion, they told me it was voluntary labor. How could your scriptures possibly disperse my resentment? The envoy from the Buddha Country gave an embarrassed chuckle and looked for the next person to beg from. Soon, the Buddha Country envoy encountered Master Jiesha''s Junior Brother, Master Jie Chen, and the two high monks from Buddhism clasped their hands together and chanted the name of Buddha. Jie Chen, it''s been a long time since we last met. Would you be willing to donate some Spirit Stones to help our Buddhism cast a Golden Body? Certainly, Master Jie Chen promptly took out a few Top-grade Spirit Stones from inside his robe and placed them into the alms bowl of the envoy, making a crisp sound. Chen Yuan, it''s been a long time since we last met. Would you be willing to donate some Spirit Stones to help our Buddhism cast a Golden Body? Certainly, Buddha Country envoy Master Chen Yuan took a few Top-grade Spirit Stones from inside his alms bowl and returned them to Master Jie Chen. In this manner, the two high monks had earned themselves double the merit. Jiang Lianyi found it an eye-opening experience. When she first created the story of Buddhism, there was the setting of begging and casting Golden Bodies to accumulate merit, but she did not expect to see such an efficient method of accumulating merit. To be honest, Lu Yang too found it an eye-opener. Lu Yang also saw Sect Leader Qiu Jin''an asking the Sea Clan if they were willing to relocate to Five Elements Sect''s Water Vein, promising that their sect would handle the immigration procedures. Unfortunately, it didn''t succeed. The Sea Clan agreed to visit the Five Elements Sect, but that was about it for relocation. An elder of the Di Jiang Clan was looking for suitable candidates on the street, but didn''t find anyone suitable after searching for half a day. When he saw Lu Yang, his eyes lit up. It''s you! Chapter 608 Chapter 608: Chapter 607: From Now On, You Will Be Young Sect Master Lu Chapter 608: Chapter 607: From Now On, You Will Be Young Sect Master Lu ` Choosing a fake Young Sect Master Lu was not an easy task. It wasn''t as simple as dragging any Golden Core Stage cultivator from the street; even under the command of the Di Jiang Order, a normal Golden Core Stage cultivator could not replicate a sect master of Young Master Lu''s caliber. At the very least, they would need a Golden Core Stage cultivator with a solid foundation, only then would there be room for maneuver. Secondly, they must be skilled with a sword. During the period when Young Sect Master Lu ran rampant in the Seek Dao Sect, the most eye-catching skill he possessed was his swordsmanship. And this person should not belong to any major power. The disappearance of disciples from a major power could easily lead to trouble. Therefore, an elder of the Di Jiang Clan searched for half a day and could not find a suitable candidate. He noticed Lu Yang with a precious sword on his back. The Ancient Di Jiang had awakened two hundred years ago, and while it seemed that he had unified most of the Demon Territory within a mere half-year, in reality, this was the culmination of two hundred years of accumulated strength. During those two hundred years, the Di Jiang Clan had collected various pieces of intelligence in secret, including information on the geniuses of the current era. Whether it was Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Bai Ming from the Five Elements Sect, or Shi Chan from the Suspension Temple, they knew their appearances. This person carrying the precious sword was not among the disciples collected by the Di Jiang Clan; he must be either a loose cultivator or a disciple from a lesser-known power! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Perfect for impersonating Young Sect Master Lu! The one in the black robe beside him appeared to only be at the Body Integration Realm, not quite a concern. The elder of the Di Jiang Clan made his plans in secret. With so many people around, it wasn''t convenient to act; the Di Jiang Clan elder was very patient and followed the two. Being at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, unless a Semi-Immortal intervened, no one could counter him; he would not be noticed. Why is someone following us continually? Fairy Eternity frowned unhappily. Jiang Lianyi also nodded, Indeed, someone has been following us the whole time; it must be a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator from the Di Jiang Clan. What does he want? Who cares. Right. A human, a ghost, and a demon continued to roam Demon City. We are not allowed in here? Lu Yang came to the center of Demon City, which was cordoned off by a hundred-meter-tall temporary wall. Great demons at the Body Integration Realm guarded this area, and no one was allowed to enter without permission. .co This is the Heavenly Altar used for the founding ceremony, Jiang Lianyi explained after a quick scan with her Spiritual Sense, knowing what was inside. It looks like Zhu Tian has shed a lot of blood. The main body of the Heavenly Altar was made of colored glaze and white jade, precious even in Ancient TimesaEURLianyi didn''t even have any. If Lianyi desired some, she would need to take raw materials like sand and stones to the Time Immortal, adjust conditions like wind direction and temperature, and then request the Time Immortal use the Time Dao Fruit to craft a piece of colored glaze and white jade. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, it''s fine to see during the founding ceremony, Lu Yang said, as seeing it in advance would lose its mysterious appeal. Shall we look around that street? Lu Yang pointed towards the other side of a narrow passage. Sure. A human and a demon entered the passageway, and the Di Jiang Clan elder finally seized the opportunity: he held his breath, focused, and quickly followed them. With a swift movement, he soared through the air, appearing in front of Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi. Boy, I''ve finally caught you at a good moment; you made me wait! Before Lu Yang could react, he saw the Di Jiang Clan elder swiftly pull out the Di Jiang Order, stimulating it with essence blood. The Illusory Shadow of Ancient Di Jiang emerged, becoming nearly tangible, with bared fangs and claws. It burst through Lu Yang''s pupils into his Spiritual Space, taking control of him. Wielding the Di Jiang Order was like the presence of an Ancient Ancestor itself; not to mention a mere Golden Core Stage cultivator, even someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage couldn''t withstand it! In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity held the Illusory Shadow of Ancient Di Jiang by the neck with one hand, her expression bizarre. What kind of trick was this? ` The Illusory Shadow of the Ancient Di Jiang fluttered about like a living creature, struggling with its limbs flailing and its six wings beating, whipping up a hurricane in the Spiritual Space. ThudaEUR Fairy Eternity didn''t even think, her other hand smashed down on the head of the Ancient Di Jiang Illusory Shadow, instantly interrupting its attack. A Semi-Immortal level spiritual attack, it does have some substance. Fairy Eternity was very confident, within Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space, she was an invincible existence. At the same time, the walls of the Spiritual Space shimmered with light, and the runes kept changing as if they were preparing for a charged attack. This was the contingency left by the Eldest Senior Sister in Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space, ensuring his safety within. The Ancient Di Jiang Illusory Shadow, blocked by Fairy Eternity, saw the runes around the walls fade and merge with the wall as if they had never appeared. Fairy Eternity slightly exerted force with her right hand and crushed the Ancient Di Jiang Illusory Shadow. From beginning to end, the Ancient Di Jiang Illusory Shadow offered no resistance. Lu Yang, unfortunately, was controlled by the Di Jiang command, his eyes vacant, his arms drooping, his entire body slackened, no longer wary of the old man. You too! The elder of the Di Jiang Clan operated the Di Jiang command at Jiang Lianyi, who was also controlled and unresponsive. What''s your name, and which Sect are you from? The elder from the Di Jiang Clan wanted to confirm one more time that the person he found was suitable. My name is Yun Yang, from the Heaven''s Gate Sect. Yun Yang? No affiliation? muttered the elder of the Di Jiang Clan, recalling the data on the geniuses of Great Xia that he held, but there was no one named Yun Yang. And this person next to you? The elder of the Di Jiang Clan focused his gaze on Jiang Lianyi, who was clad in a black robe with an indiscernible appearance. She is my master, Su Yiren. The hermit Body Integration Realm Su Yiren, so it''s her. The elder of the Di Jiang Clan understood, not many cultivators in Great Xia knew of Su Yiren, let alone in the Demon Territory. Skilled with the sword? Skilled. The two of you are lucky to have been chosen by the Ancient Ancestor. You will be impersonating members of the Heavenly Court Sect in the founding ceremony two days from now. You are no longer Yun Yang, but the Young Sect Master Lu of the Heavenly Court Sect. Yes, I am Young Sect Master Lu! Lu Yang declared with resonance. Good attitude, the elder of the Di Jiang Clan said with a satisfied nod. As for you, Su Yiren, you are the Heavenly King Protector of the Heavenly Court Sect. Beneath the black robe, Jiang Lianyi rolled her eyes and ignored him. The elder of the Di Jiang Clan didn''t mind and continued, Yun Yang, what you must do is to impersonate the Heavenly Court Sect at the founding ceremony and engage in battle with our Sect''s geniuses, after a fierce fight, you will be defeated by our Sect''s geniuses! Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission! The elder of the Di Jiang Clan activated the Di Jiang command again, I order you, with the premise of disregarding the costs, to exert all your potential, you must reach the level of Young Sect Master Lu in a short time! After speaking, Lu Yang''s body turned crimson as if he was aflame, and he fell to the ground, curling up into a ball, clutching the area of his chest in his clothes, and letting out heart-wrenching cries of agony. So painful so hot power power keeps surging out! All power comes with a price, and Lu Yang could not bear this force, rolling on the ground, beads of sweat the size of beans breaking out on his forehead, soon completely soaking his hair with sweat. Sizzle sizzle sizzleaEUR Lu Yang''s body temperature grew ever higher, the heat evaporating the sweat, emitting a sizzling steam. Amidst the steam, Lu Yang slowly got up, adapting to the force. The elder of the Di Jiang Clan was elated, indeed worthy of the Di Jiang command bestowed by the Ancient Ancestor, the effect was surprisingly good. Master, I have reached the level of Young Sect Master Lu! Chapter 609 Chapter 609: Chapter 608: The National Founding Ceremony Begins Chapter 609: Chapter 608: The National Founding Ceremony Begins Show me a set of swordsmanship. The elder from the Di Jiang Clan ordered, and Lu Yang, not in control, obeyed the elder''s command, dancing with his long sleeves and wielding his sword. The sword''s edge was so sharp it was unstoppable, tearing through the air wherever it passed, and it looked down upon everything with disdain. The Slash Decree and Break Decree were each executed, all moves designed to kill an enemy, such that even a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Stage would be apprehensive to face them head-on. Good, very good! The elder from the Di Jiang Clan laughed heartily. If he didn''t know that this was an imposter, he would have truly believed this was the Young Sect Master Lu. He took out two masks and a painting from his storage ring. This is a human skin mask refined by me, just input spiritual essence to use it, allowing you to change into any appearance you desire. This is the appearance of the Young Sect Master Lu. Yun Yang, you should change into the Young Sect Master Lu according to this painting. And you, Su Yiren, very few have seen your true face, but we cannot rule out the possibility of encountering someone who knows you this time. You wear the mask and change into whatever you like. The two took the human skin masks. Light as a feather, the masks felt cold against their faces. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Lu Yang adeptly transformed himself into the Young Sect Master Lu. Jiang Lianyi did a quick job of it, changing into a look that was somewhat similar to her own, about sixty to seventy percent similar, then she took off her hood, revealing her disguised appearance. Next comes acting. Your eyes are not right, lacking that aged feel. What is the Heavenly Court Sect? It''s a continuation of the Ancient Heavenly Court. Thirty thousand years have passed; there should be a mind state of time-changing landscapes and people coming and going, a look in the eyes that is vast and carries a tinge of reminiscence, as well as disdain for the present day. Moreover, the Heavenly Court was a major organization in the ancient times, and the ancient times were the most prosperous and powerful period in the Cultivation World. As the Young Sect Master and Heavenly King Protector of the Heavenly Court Sect, you should display pride in the ancient heritage! Lu Yang: You''ve considered it quite thoroughly. When Lu Yang appeared as the Young Sect Master Lu, his thoughts were almost aligned with this, serving as a psychological hint to help him quickly get into character. At this thought, Lu Yang chuckled: What a load of bullshit, this Di Jiang Clan, whatever ancient Di Jiang. When there''s no tiger in the mountains, the monkey is king. He''s nothing but a defeated general under Heavenly Venerate Dou and doesn''t even have the credentials to join our Heavenly Court! Jiang Lianyi let out a cold snort, her demeanor indifferent, looking at the elder with contempt, her icy gaze devoid of any emotion. Yes, that''s the feeling! The elder from the Di Jiang Clan slapped his thigh, surprised that the two of them got it in one go. Very good, it seems that you and your disciple have quite the talent in this respect. The elder from the Di Jiang Clan was meticulous in his work and shared some information about the Heavenly Court Sect. Lu Yang nodded frequently, noting that the other party''s information about the Heavenly Court Sect seemed very accurate, without any errors. .cO Alright, you two will proceed with my arrangements at the founding ceremony in two days. Before that, revert to your original appearances and carry on as usual, do not expose yourselves. Yes. The elder from the Di Jiang Clan nodded, reported the results to the Ancient Di Jiang, and left Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi behind. The two were silent for a moment, with Jiang Lianyi breaking the silence. What do you say? Lu Yang shrugged: Don''t ask me, I''m currently controlled by Di Jiang. Whatever he tells me to do, I''ll do. Jiang Lianyi nodded: Me too. Having achieved their greatest prize in the Demon City, the two did not wander around but returned to the inn to share the news with everyone, making the elders slap their thighs in regret. Why, oh why, don''t I come across such fortuitous occurrences! The fifth elder felt as heartbroken as if Daoist Buyu had died. Meng Jingzhou was also full of regret, as the Saint Heir of the Heavenly Court Sect, to have missed the chance to appear on such a crucial occasion. Lu Yang patted Meng Jingzhou''s shoulder regretfully, It''s all fate. Third Senior Sister remained silent on the side, she belonged to the Seek Dao Sect, not the Heavenly Court Sect. Two days flew by in the blink of an eye, and the kingdom founding ceremony officially began. The tall walls built around the Heavenly Altar were dismantled, and from a distance, the Heavenly Altar was a bright white light, dazzling to the eyes. Is this glaze white jade? Such a huge piece? Cultivators who came to watch were moved by the sight, and even Great Powers at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage who saw it were inwardly shaken. The Heavenly Altar wasn''t built from pieces of glaze white jade but carved from one whole piece of white jade. It wasn''t an exaggeration to say it was a priceless treasure! The Heavenly Altar was divided into nine layers, corresponding to the nine realms of cultivation. The forces attending the kingdom founding ceremony were divided into two categories: those who were invited by the Di Jiang Clan, such as the Buddha Country, the Long Clan of the East Sea, and so forth. The Di Jiang Clan did not dare to neglect these forces and arranged the best spectator seats for them, even placing fruits and other spirit foods on their seats. The other category was made up of Loose Cultivators or small forces that came uninvited. These small forces gathered around the Heavenly Altar, and how well they could see the event was entirely up to luck. Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi, as Loose Cultivators, were temporarily separated from the elders. Third Senior Sister also had to continue her trials in the Demon Territory and was hence among the group of Loose Cultivators. Old Qiu, we meet again. The Grand Elder greeted with a beaming smile and a clasped hand salute. To his left was Qiu Jin''an. In a public setting, Qiu Jin''an couldn''t afford to show displeasure and so could only respond with a smile. Second Prince, it''s you this time. The Grand Elder stood up and greeted across several sects. Instead of Prince Jiang Qun, it was Second Prince Jiang Zhu who had been sent by Great Xia. Jiang Zhu stood tall and valiant, distinguished in both literature and martial arts, and rumoured to harbor ambitions for the throne. Jiang Zhu clasped his hands and responded with the courtesy of a junior to the Grand Elder''s greeting. Daoist friend Ao Li, has it been two hundred years since we last met? I hope everything is well with the Old Dragon Emperor? The Grand Elder turned to the right, where Ao Yue from the Long Clan of the East Sea, the envoy sent by the Old Dragon Emperor, was seated. Ao Li had dragon horns on his head, and from horn to foot, he was adorned with gemstones; just his attire alone was worth as much as all the possessions of an ordinary cultivator at the Body Integration Realm. Seeing the Grand Elder sitting next to him made Ao Li''s face sour, and he huffed, declining to speak more. Palace Master, I hope you are well. Look at you, this attitude makes us seem so distant. If one didn''t know better, they might think we have some animosity. Have you forgotten how I helped you pass through your Inner Demon Tribulation? At the mention of this event, Ao Li''s expression grew even uglier. Two hundred years ago, he fell into the Inner Demon tribulation, a dragon''s nature tends towards indulgence, and he was caught in the sensuous trials of the Inner Demon. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that time, the Long Clan of the East Sea was at a loss, uncertain how to proceed. Fortunately, the Grand Elder, who was visiting, stepped in. Through elixirs and acupuncture, he rendered Ao Li impotent and helped him pass the Inner Demon tribulation. Afterward, Ao Li sought renowned physicians and took a hundred years to recover his ability to consummate. The Grand Elder was magnanimous and didn''t mind Ao Li''s attitude, turning to greet Master Chen Yuan from the Buddha Country sitting next to Ao Li. Master Chen Yuan, it''s been fifty years since we last met, how have you been? Master Chen Yuan sat calm and composed. Seeing the Grand Elder greeting from afar, he chuckled, placed a single hand over his chest, and replied politely. A monk doesn''t speak idle words, to be honest, I didn''t expect to see the benefactor here, it''s truly an unfortunate occurrence. Chapter 610 Chapter 610: Chapter 609: Gold Clan Leader and the Jiuyou Sect Chapter 610: Chapter 609: Gold Clan Leader and the Jiuyou Sect Master Chen Yuan, you are truly heartless. When you were young, you traveled through Great Xia with a forged credential, begging for alms. The government office caught you, and you almost got arrested for possessing forged official documents. It was I who stepped in to explain, and that''s the only reason the government office didn''t pursue charges against you for holding forged documents. Great Xia has strict requirements for the qualification of monks and daoist priests. Whether they are monks from the Buddha Country or disciples of the Suspension Temple, they are treated the same and need to pass exams and verifications. Only with a legitimate credential can they be recognized by the dynasty as a monk. Only after recognition can they beg for alms and perform religious duties. Otherwise, it would be against the law. When Master Chen Yuan was young and came to Great Xia to spread Buddhist teachings, the first thing he did was to obtain a credential. Upon mentioning this, Master Chen Yuan grew even more restless: If it weren''t for you telling me that I needed to obtain a credential to preach in Great Xia and then selling me the fake certificate, how could the government office have arrested me? The Grand Elder spoke with confidence: It was you who came to me first, saying the people in Great Xia were living miserable lives, suffering immeasurably, and that you came to Great Xia to help the commoners escape their plight by leading them to recite Buddhist scriptures in your Buddha Country and enter the monastic life. I told you that the commoners in Great Xia live better than those in the Buddha Country, but you didn''t believe it. I just wanted to let you see the inside of a prison. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site How could the common people be as you describe? Later, when I saw how fiercely you resisted when caught by the government office, that''s when I stepped in to explain why. The Grand Elder and Master Chen Yuan were sitting in the front row, with Ao Li from the Dragon Clan of the East Sea between them. Ao Li, listening to their argument, felt increasingly curious and for a moment forgot the grievance he held against the Grand Elder and couldn''t help but ask, Did the government office release Master Chen Yuan? Not exactly, though he didn''t know he was carrying a fake certificate and thus wasn''t charged with possessing forged official documents. However, because he didn''t understand the rules of Great Xia and had crossed the border directly, he was considered an illegal immigrant and still got arrestedaEURand they ended up catching me as well, the Grand Elder replied. Why did they arrest you? Ao Li didn''t catch on at first. Because I made the fake certificate. Oh, right. Master Chen Yuan closed his eyes to rest, no longer bothering with the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder continued to look for acquaintances at the event. Being away from home, and with Daoist Buyu absent, the Grand Elder''s words and actions represented the reputation of the Seek Dao Sect. In such a setting, he had to take the initiative and carry out the diplomatic work for the Seek Dao Sect. The Grand Elder, in his youth, had traveled everywhereaEURthe East Sea Dragon Clan, Buddha Country, Demon Territory Dragon Clan, Phoenix Tribe, Qiongqi Clan He had acquaintances in all of them. Is Little Gold not here? The Grand Elder noticed that the seat of the Qiongqi Clan Leader was empty and found it strange. How could he miss such a grand occasion as the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation? You know the Gold Clan Leader? Ao Li couldn''t help but ask again. Know him? S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, I do. When Little Gold mistakenly joined the demonic sect, it was we, the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, who acted in time to fish him out from their clutches. Ao Li grew even more curious: Which demonic sect? Qin Jiunian, shut your mouth! The Gold Clan Leader, panting from exhaustion and late to arrive, heard the Grand Elder bringing up the matter and warned with his eyes. Two nights ago, he had met Jiang Lianyi and then rushed back to his clan to meet with the little ancestor. The little ancestor, upon learning of Jiang Lianyi''s return to the world, foresaw that there might be an incident at the founding ceremony and told him to hurry back to attend. The Di Jiang Clan and Qiongqi Clan spanned much of the Demon Territory, and the Gold Clan Leader had rushed back just in time, exhausted from the journey. And as soon as he arrived, he heard the Grand Elder revealing his shameful past. The Gold Clan Leader was quite young compared to the other leaders of the major powers, only a little over nine hundred years old. Nine hundred years ago, when he had just reached the Nascent Soul Stage, he felt that the Qiongqi Clan was stagnant and rigid in their thinking. He believed that if this continued, they would become poorer and poorer. To find a way out, he left his hometown and sneaked into Great Xia. With no legitimate identity, he mingled in the black market for a long time, and by chance, he joined the Jiuyou Sect. He worked for the Jiuyou Sect for a while when he met a wealthy young master. NovelFire.site.Co Just like him, the young master indulged in eating, drinking, prostitution, and gambling, often treating others, and the two quickly became friends. The young master lived a life of dissipation, but his money seemed endless, which evoked strong envy in him. Once, he tentatively asked the young master about his background, which influential family could be so wealthy. The young master said he wasn''t the scion of an influential family, the money wasn''t given by his family but earned by himself. This made the Gold Clan Leader even more curious, so he continued to inquire about the young master''s lucrative secrets and whether he could also get involved. At first, the young master disagreed, but it was only after he had slaved away, doing everything for him, that the young master finally agreed. The young master said he had a friend who invented a pill formula that could extend one''s lifespan. Although the improvement was modest, it was enough to make cultivators with nearing lifespans desperate to buy. Investing in this industry now would make money, invest a hundred to earn a hundred and twenty; the more you invest, the more you earn. The Gold Clan Leader tentatively invested twenty thousand spirit stones and, after a year, the young master gave him twenty-four thousand. That night, the Gold Clan Leader was so excited that he couldn''t sleep, feeling that the opportunity to make money had arrived. But he wasn''t reckless either, worried about the instability of this business, he tested it for another two years. For three consecutive years, there were high profits every year, and the young master didn''t lie! The path to riches lay before him! Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances arose, and the Gold Clan Leader''s superior, the Rudder Master of the Jiuyou Sect, found out. The Rudder Master ousted the Gold Clan Leader and started to negotiate directly with the young master. Some time passed, and the Gold Clan Leader was hunted by the Jiuyou Sect, which left him fleeing while trying to understand why. Even when he escaped back to the Demon Territory, he couldn''t figure out why the Jiuyou Sect wanted to kill him. Two hundred years ago, while chatting with the Grand Elder, he inadvertently mentioned this matter, and that was when he learned that the young master he knew back then was the Eighth Elder. The Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect had set a trap for the Jiuyou Sect, causing it to suffer a huge loss, and he was the first follower of the Jiuyou Sect to be tricked. It was probably out of vengeance that the Jiuyou Sect''s Master ordered his death, but he managed to escape. A little over a year ago, he discovered that three followers of the Jiuyou Sect had infiltrated the Demon Territory. Remembering the days when he was being hunted, he was so angry that he slapped the three followers to death. Joining the Jiuyou Sect and being deceived by the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking SectaEURthis was a disgrace that he definitely couldn''t let the Grand Elder reveal. His tiger eyes glared wide with hostility as he looked at the Grand Elder, who spread his hands to show he wouldn''t disclose the matter. I''m just here to reminisce, no ill intentions. The Grand Elder wanted to continue chatting with old acquaintances, but just then, the deep sound of the bronze bell rang, echoing like it came from the ancient times and reverberating above the Heavenly Altar. Clouds rose above the Heavenly Altar, with the massive figure of Di Jiang appearing and disappearing within them, very mysterious. The clouds in the sky shifted, forming auspicious clouds. The founding ceremony officially began. Out of politeness, the Grand Elder had to temporarily put aside his intention to chat. Chapter 611 Chapter 611: Chapter 610: The Lifelong Learning of Ancient Di Jiang Chapter 611: Chapter 610: The Lifelong Learning of Ancient Di Jiang ClangaEUR ClangaEUR ClangaEUR Nine bell tolls rang out, and auspicious clouds in the sky transformed into various shapes of hundreds of demons, vivid as life itself, representing the Demon Race that pledged allegiance to the Ancient Di Jiang. The auspicious clouds of the hundred demons changed again, bowing respectfully towards the Heavenly Altar before turning back into white clouds. Like snowflakes or mist, they fell upon the mortal realm, scattering over the Heavenly Altar. The Heavenly Altar became hazy, shrouded in mist as if at the dawn of creation, indiscernible and impenetrable, mysterious, and enigmatic. Music started to play, the flute''s sound rippling, the zither ethereal, and the drum and se resonating together, creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony where countless members of the Human race and the Demon Race were immersed in the sweet melodies. A figure the size of a hill appeared along with the music, swaying atop the Heavenly Altar, enveloped by endless mist, barely distinguishable as a six-legged, four-winged creature of ancient times. The ancient creature was entirely crimson as if it were the sun, unusually conspicuous within the fog. ThumpaEUR The music shifted, becoming spirited and vigorous, forceful and inspiring, captivating the races of weaker determination with its rhythm, making them want to expand territories and charge into battle alongside the Di Jiang Clan. .Co The ancient creature danced atop the Heavenly Altar, its movements graceful and meticulous, representing the most orthodox ancient dance. The ancient creature fluttered its wings, stirring up a wild wind, as if it were opening the heavens and splitting the earth at the dawn of chaos, turning into the sun, shining brilliantly above the nine-tiered Heavenly Altar. A Semi-Immortal being, the Ancient Venerable Zhu Tian. NovelFire.site All the major powers were prepared and simultaneously brought out the Recording Orbs to document the process. Is that the legendary Ancient Di Jiang? So terrifying. I feel like he is looking at me. Someone shivered under the subtle oppressive force of Zhu Tian, legs trembling, unable to stand straight; that was the pressure from Zhu Tian, as well as the weight of ancient history. Ancient Semi-Immortal, from the most prosperous era of ancient times, listening to the teachings of the Four Ancient Immortals. Another person spoke in a low voice, filled with emotion; those were the best of times, when four Immortals appeared simultaneously, and the number of Semi-Immortals and beings at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were so many, it was ludicrous compared to the present. For the common folk, the ancient times were history, were legends, but for Zhu Tian, those were events he had experienced firsthand. Merely on this point alone, he was incomparable to current-day Cultivators. The Di Jiang Clan is very adept at music? Lu Yang was surprised, noticing that the musicians responsible for stirring the audience''s emotions were all from the Di Jiang Clan, something that could not be mastered overnight. The Di Jiang Clan has always been very proficient in music and dance. Zhu Tian, in particular, is a master of this art. Music can inspire and also bewitch the heart. Zhu Tian is well-versed in musical theory, and on this basis, he comprehended the outline of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit that can control beings. During the ancient times when their lordships opened the altar to teach, Zhu Tian would perform his talents before that. This guy''s strength is mediocre, but his performance skills are first-rate. Why do the people around seem to have an urge to submit upon seeing Zhu Tian? Lu Yang keenly noticed the unusual reactions of the people surrounding them. He''s using the Dao Fruit Outline; he wouldn''t dare to directly use other methods here. This is the most shallow level of control, a form of psychological suggestion. Using it here is probably to set the tone. Jiang Lianyi''s expression was oddaEURbeing another holder of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline and a fellow student who learned with Yingtian Immortal the art of maintaining facade, she couldn''t be deceived by any tricks Zhu Tian used. Slowly stepping out were ten figures emitting a terrifying aura, each unique in shape, only slightly smaller than Zhu Tian''s own form, some appearing old and decrepit, others brimming with vigor These figures signified absolute power. These were the ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage Demon Emperors under Zhu Tian''s command! A Semi-Immortal of the first rank, ten Demon Emperors, and nearly a hundred great clans, this power was even a few shades mightier than the forces the second-generation Imperial Teacher of Great Yu had prepared for the restoration of his nation! Quick, look, isn''t that the Supreme Elder of the White Tiger Clan? Wasn''t it said that he fell? How is he still alive?! Still alive, he''s an old Demon Emperor in the late stages of Passing Tribulation! And that one there, that''s the Clan Leader of the Taozhu Clan. It''s said that there was originally another Taozhu at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage contesting with him for the leadership. The two fought one-on-one, and he killed the other in single combat! Really? Killed a peer? Could there be any doubt? Go and ask around the Taozhu Clan. Everyone knows! Is that Nine-headed Snake over there the old Clan Leader of the Jiuying Clan? One by one, the origins of the Demon Emperors at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were recognized, and all the Cultivators in the Body Integration Realm present were filled with dread and trepidation. Venerate Zhu Tian''s preparations were too thorough. Under this power, it was feared that the Dragon and Phoenix Clans would not be able to resist and would have to submit! Zhu Tian pondered for a moment before he began to speak slowly, with a solemn expression, The Great Era is about to arrive, the Demon Race is fragmented, each fighting for themselves, which weighs heavily on our heart. How can such a Demon Territory preserve itself in the struggle of the Great Era? Before I went into slumber, I was entrusted by the Qilin Immortal. The Qilin Immortal hoped that I would extend a helping hand to save the Demon Territory in times of future peril. I am no seeker of power, but merely entrusted by the Qilin Immortal. And now, as the Great Era approaches and I fear a repeat of the ancient catastrophe, I wish to unite the Demon Race and establish a Demon Nation. Only by binding the strength of all clans into a single rope can we pass through the tribulations of the Great Era and preserve the power of the Demon Race! With the fall of the Qilin Immortal, the Demon Race lacks someone to lead the fight. Although I am not talented and cannot reach the heights of the Qilin Immortal, I have contended with many a Semi-Immortal. Out of their esteem for me, I have been given the laudatory title of ''the foremost below the Semi-Immortals,'' a title I truly find undeserved. Zhu Tian''s voice was downcast, as if he felt that the title of the foremost below the Semi-Immortals was too exaggerated. Even though he possessed the strength that warranted the title, it didn''t suit his understated nature. It also seemed as if he were reminiscing about those deceased comrades, resenting that they left too soon, leaving the heavy burden of unifying the Demon Territory on his shoulders. Suddenly, Zhu Tian''s eyes lit up, breaking free from the ancient memories, rallying his spirits. Now was not the time for despondencyaEURhe needed to focus on the present and take up the great responsibility. With a determined gaze, Zhu Tian announced in a voice that could be heard throughout the entire Demon City: Let heaven witness, let the Four Ancient Immortals witness, those people are gone, the Ancient Era cannot be pursued, the calamity of the Great Era is upon us. For the sake of countless lives of the Demon Race, I hereby declare, on this day, the Demon Nation is established and I shall be the first leader of the Demon Nation! BoomaEURBoomaEUR Suddenly, the sky was covered with dark clouds, lightning flashed, and thunder rolled. Four purple bolts of lightning as thick as water buckets struck down, as if the Four Ancient Immortals witnessed this historic moment and agreed with Zhu Tian''s founding of the nation. Zhu Tian''s body trembled with excitement, his eyes brimming with tears: Zhu Tian here thanks the Four Immortals! Shills arranged by the Di Jiang Clan started clapping enthusiastically from below the stage, the applause thunderous, deafening to the ears. Jiang Lianyi: Husband''s entrustment, being the foremost below the Semi-Immortals, crafting talismans to simulate lightning, arranging shills to lead applause, you''re well prepared. Jiang Lianyi suspected that all Zhu Tian learned in his Yingtian Immortal''s lessons had been used here. Lu Yang''s expression was somber, the first time he had witnessed a counterpart on par with him in acting. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 612 Chapter 612: Chapter 611: Taking Action Chapter 612: Chapter 611: Taking Action (Yesterday, Zhu Tian spoke of being the first one under the immortals, not the first one under the semi-immortals, this has been corrected.) Everyone held their breath, and as four Immortal Thunders descended, it signified the establishment of the Demon Nation, with Zhu Tian as its first sovereign. Being able to witness the establishment of the Demon Nation with their own eyes was indeed worth the journey. Zhu Tian''s visage was dignified, his voice deep as he cast his gaze onto the Phoenix Tribe, who had been invited to attend. Phoenix Tribe, now that the Demon Nation is established, it is time we need assistance. If you are willing to join the Demon Nation now, we promise to treat you generously! Should you be unwilling, the catastrophe of the Great Era is imminent, and for the future of the Demon Race, we will have no choice but to resort to certain measures! The various powers that came to witness the event were startled. Was Venerate Zhu Tian intending to take this opportunity to subjugate the Phoenix Tribe and unify the Demon Territory? The hearts of the Phoenix people trembled. They had anticipated that Zhu Tian would target the Phoenix Tribe after establishing the Demon Nation, but they did not expect it to come so swiftly. The old Clan Leader of the Phoenix Tribe, Jiang Mingzi, stood up and swept his sleeves, letting out a cold snort, as thin streams of flame meandered around his body, readying for battle. Venerate Zhu Tian, do not assume I am unaware of your thoughts. Unifying the Demon Territory, the East Sea, and in one fell swoop making the Demon Nation the largest power under the heavens, your next plan is to attack Great Xia and the Buddha Country! NovelFire.site Zhu Tian''s expression was cold and contemptuous as he stared at Jiang Mingzi, who was still desperately resisting: You younger generation are so impolite. Not to mention you, even Jiang Lianyi would respectfully refer to me as a dao friend when she sees me! Your experiences are too shallow, you''ve never lived through the ancient affairs, you cannot empathize with me and realize the horror of the Great Era catastrophe. What qualifications do you have to speculate on my thoughts?! With nothing but unfounded, nonsensical talk, you''ve positioned me as an enemy to the entire world. It''s as if you truly do not grasp how the word ''death'' is written! Zhu Tian radiated a terrifying aura. He wasn''t angered by Jiang Mingzi''s wild speculations; on the contrary, Jiang Mingzi''s guesses were accurate. The Demon Nation had just been established and its foundations were unsteady; it was not yet capable of facing both Great Xia and the Buddha Country simultaneously. He had to put on an angry demeanor, reprimanding Jiang Mingzi as spouting nonsense. It was unexpected that the Phoenix Tribe also had wise individuals, it''s just a pity that intelligence was misdirected! Jiang Mingzi quietly slipped his hand into his chest, holding several ancient treasures left by the ancestors, ready to deal Zhu Tian a severe blow at the critical moment. Whoosh, whoosh! Two figures appeared side by side, standing next to Jiang Mingzi. That''s the ancestral forefather of the Long Clan from the Demon Territory! And from the East Sea Long Clan as well! Both the Long Clan of the Demon Territory and the Phoenix Tribe shared prosperity and loss; if the Demon Nation were to subdue the Phoenix Tribe, then the Long Clan would be next. They couldn''t just stand by and watch Zhu Tian treat the Phoenix Tribe in such a manner. Officially, the Long Clan sent Body Integration Realm individuals to participate in the ceremony, but secretly they had also sent two Transcendance Tribulation Stage members. The Dragon and Phoenix Clans, three Transcendance Tribulation Stage beings! Overestimating oneself. Zhu Tian sneered, and ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons appeared. With just one command from him, the ten great demons would engage in battle with the three Transcendance Tribulation Stage members of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. Defeating these three would naturally lead to branding them with master-servant imprints. His method of battle was akin to rolling a snowball, taking control of all defeated enemies to continuously grow his own power. He dared to self-proclaim as the first under the immortals for this very reason; he had the confidence to back it up. With himself plus the ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage individuals, he was a sure victor against any ancient semi-immortals! However, Zhu Tian also dared not act rashly, for among these three was a Transcendance Tribulation Stage member of the East Sea Long Clan. If he were to actually strike at the people of the East Sea Long Clan, subduing the East Sea in the future would be fraught with difficulty. Both parties were caught in a standoff for the time being. Luckily for Zhu Tian, he had foreseen such a scenario. NovelFire.site.cO Haha, the Demon Race is founding their nation, and unification is imminent; how could the Heavenly Court Sect not be a part of such a major event? Someone laughed heartily below, and those nearby hastened to move aside, revealing an open space. In the middle of the open space stood Young Sect Master Lu and a man in a black robe. With a powerful leap, the two flew up to the Heavenly Altar. Just the two of them, yet they seemed to create a situation where three powers were in equilibrium. Who are you! Zhu Tian frowned, looking at the two men displeasingly. It''s the Heavenly Court Sect''s Young Sect Master Lu! It''s him! He actually came! Right, Venerate Zhu Tian is an Ancient Semi-Immortal; it would be strange if people from the Heavenly Court Sect didn''t come. It is said that the foundation of the Heavenly Court Sect is the Ancient Heavenly Court, with Heavenly Venerate Dou presiding, a true Immortal! Is it the battle of ancient powers? Who is that in the black robe, another Protector Heavenly King perhaps? Possible! The crowd below instantly became excited; the appearance of the Heavenly Court Sect made the situation even more chaotic. What now, are they going to fight? Mu Baiyi and Vice Headmaster Shi, hidden among the crowd, had finally waited for the entrance of the Heavenly Court Sect. The Heavenly Court Sect has indeed arrived. When Venerate Zhu Tian sent out invitations to all the major powers, Young Sect Master Lu was already in the Demon Territory. Appearing at such a critical juncture, he must have plans! Yes, it''s just not clear who that person in the black robe is. If he''s just a Protector Heavenly King, I fear that will not be enough to handle the situation. To stand on equal footing with Zhu Tian, could it be that the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect has come? The two whispered among themselves. Although the Di Jiang Clan had not invited them, that didn''t stop them from coming to watch the excitement. Young Sect Master Lu''s plan for the Jiuyou Sect included Ally with Demon Territory. At first, they were puzzled. The Demon Race consisted of numerous tribes; who were they supposed to contact? Now the answer was revealed; with Zhu Tian unifying the Demon Territory, they needed to establish connections with the Demon Nation! Could it be that even this is within Young Sect Master Lu''s predictions or even to say, the establishment of the Demon Nation by Zhu Tian is also the doing of the Heavenly Court Sect? The two exchanged a glance and saw the fear in each other''s eyes. This was the Young Sect Master, with such a terrifying scheme; what kind of person was the Sect Master then?! Terrifying. Zhu Tian hooked the corner of his mouth into a cold smile, Heavenly Court? A nonsensical invention! The Heavenly Court was a fabrication by the Four Ancient Immortals, how could it possibly be real? Perceptive people noticed the hostility in Zhu Tian''s tone. It seemed he did not acknowledge the Heavenly Court? Just as Lu Yang was thinking of improvising a few words on the spot, a disdainful voice rang out. However, this voice came from the main stage of the Di Jiang Clan below. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How has it come to be that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can enter the Heavenly Altar now? The owner of the voice kicked off the ground, soaring up to the Heavenly Altar, chin slightly raised, looking down on Lu Yang as if no one else mattered. So you''re that so-called Young Sect Master Lu who is said to be able to hold his own against Lu Yang of the Seek Dao Sect, seemingly very formidable. But in my eyes, you''re just so-so! In my opinion, you and Lu Yang are both overrated geniuses, merely big fish in a small pond. Who are you? Zhu Yunwu! The direct disciple of Venerate Zhu Tian, peerless genius of the Di Jiang Clan, Zhu Yunwu! Chapter 613 Chapter 613: Chapter 612 Overwhelming Chapter 613: Chapter 612 Overwhelming Lu Yang didn''t care about the nonsense Zhu Yunwu was spouting. He drew his sword and said with a smile, What an arrogant junior. If you''re not convinced, how about we fight a duel to determine the winner? Good! What was there for Zhu Yunwu to fear? He didn''t care whether this Young Sect Master Lu was an impostor or not. Even if the real Young Sect Master Lu came, he wouldn''t be scared in the slightest! Zhu Yunwu''s appearance was impressive and handsome, with his clothes so bright they nearly glowed white. His entire outfit was meticulous, even his fingernails were trimmed neat and tidy. The young ladies of the Demon Race who admired Zhu Yunwu let out shrill screams upon seeing their heartthrob. Big Brother Zhu is here! The geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance were thrilled upon seeing Zhu Yunwu''s powerful entrance, feeling he could rival the Heavenly Court''s Young Sect Master in presence. Zhu Yunwu, tsk, why is he here? Ao Yue clicked his tongue, not too keen on confronting him. Is this guy named Zhu Yunwu that amazing? Meng Jingzhou sent a message to Jiang Shishi. This was a decisive moment for the fate of the Phoenix Tribe, and Jiang Shishi, feeling nervous as she watched the Heavenly Altar, her palms sweating, momentarily diverted her attention upon hearing Meng Jingzhou''s question. Very amazing, he''s even more powerful than me and Ao Yue! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Even Ao Yue and I ended up being defeated by him. Did he suddenly become that powerful? Jiang Shishi shook her head, It wasn''t sudden. After that, I realized he has been a disciple of Venerate Zhu Tian since he was young. He''s always been powerful, previously not beating me and Ao Yue because he was biding his time and hiding his capabilities. Half a year ago, Venerate Zhu Tian returned to the world, began to move within the Demon Territory secretly, intending to unify the Demon Race. Only then did Zhu Yunwu reveal his true strength! Jiang Shishi sighed, A disciple personally taught by a Semi-Immortal is indeed terrifying. In terms of foundational talent, Ao Yue and I are not inferior to Zhu Yunwu, but Zhu Yunwu''s master is Venerate Zhu Tian. That''s the difference; he''s from the dazzling geniuses of the Ancient Times and has survived until now, an existence to be feared. His experience probably surpasses both Ao Yue''s and my Masters put together! Venerate Zhu Tian was happy to let Young Sect Master Lu face his own disciple. Only this way could it demonstrate the high level of his disciple training. The battle to establish one''s might was about to begin at this moment! Venerate Zhu Tian voluntarily withdrew, leaving the spot on the Heavenly Altar to Lu Yang and Zhu Yunwu. The Dragon and Phoenix tribes, along with Jiang Lianyi, did the same. The bustling Heavenly Altar was now left with just two people. All eyes were on them. Everyone wanted to know which of these two peerless geniuses was stronger. Lu Yang unsheathed his sword, one of the Seven-Star Sword set, the Yao Guang Sword. It was three feet and four inches long, shimmering and shining, its own Sword Qi radiating from it. Zhu Yunwu let out a low shout, transforming into his original form with six feet and four wings, his steps light and body lithe, seemingly dancing with countless afterimages. This is the Di Jiang Clan''s Astonishing Phoenix Steps, moving as gracefully as a startled swan, as majestic as a dragon ascending the land! An old monster of the Demon Race recognized the technique that Zhu Yunwu was using. It was said that such steps had long been lost, with no one from the Di Jiang Clan capable of performing them. The fact that the young Zhu Yunwu could execute these steps meant they must have been taught by Venerate Zhu Tian himself! Beside Lu Yang''s body surged hundreds, if not thousands, of Sword Qi strands, swirling in five-colored glows, creating an impressive scene that lit up the Heavenly Altar. Let me witness for myself just how formidable the so-called most aggressive Sword Cultivator is! Zhu Yunwu''s voice was cold, merciless, with a hint of mockery. His steps changed again, adding an interplay with the wings to the original agile movements. The four wings became four swords, tearing through the air, sweeping across the ninth layer of the Heavenly Altar as if a myth was reborn! Lu Yang responded with his sword, turning the hundreds and thousands of Sword Qi streams into roaring waves, clashing in overlapping layers, blossoming into a grand lotus flower! BoomaEURaEUR In the clash of powerhouses, Zhu Yunwu was defeated and sent flying back, crashing directly into the sculpted railings of the Heavenly Altar! What! Everyone was shocked. Lu Yang had defeated Zhu Yunwu in just one encounter? Meng Jingzhou silently looked at Jiang Shishi, Is this the very fearsome Zhu Yunwu you spoke of? Jiang Shishi was dumbfounded, having not expected Zhu Yunwu to lose so quickly. Zhu Tian was furious, What a joke! This wasn''t his arrangement at all. With Zhu Yunwu losing face, how can they establish dominance in this battle of power? He used the Dao Fruit Outline and tried to forcibly control Lu Yang. Yet to his astonishment, no matter how he tried to control him, it was as if the other party didn''t sense it at all and remained unshaken. This young man was not under his control at all! What on earth were his subordinates doing? Using the Di Jiang order to control a Gold Core Period Cultivator and impersonate the Young Sect Master, Lu. Couldn''t they even manage something so simple? The elder of the Di Jiang Clan was sweating profusely as he pushed the Di Jiang order to its limit, which was smoking with effort, yet Lu Yang was not under its control. Lu Yang pressed on with his victory, performing swordplay. His Seven-star Sword radiated brilliant starlight, turning into a meteor as it thrust towards Zhu Yunwu, who was down at the edge. Lu Yang showed no mercy, having gone all out from the start! Zhu Yunwu, still reeling from that previous sword strike and feeling dizzy, sensed danger and rolled over instinctively. The Seven-star Sword narrowly missed, brushing past his shoulderaEURa close shave! Zhu Yunwu became alert but still couldn''t understand what had happened. Weren''t they just sparring casually? Wasn''t the opponent an impostor who surely couldn''t best him? What was with that sword technique just now? Even if the real Young Sect Master Lu had come, his skill level would be only this much! Zhu Yunwu was far from just a pretty face; his combat achievements were hard-earned. Despite the battle going off-plan, things had come to a head. He decided it was time for a real, earnest fight! Zhu Yunwu knew he couldn''t hold back any longer and exerted his full strength. Heavenly Step! Racing on six legs, stepping into the heavens, each step he took was devastatingly heavy, shaking even the space around him. This was his most powerful move, the ultimate skill that had defeated Ao Yue. Realizing the formidable strength of his opponent, any tentativeness or holding back would be to his disadvantage. Thus, he promptly executed his ultimate move. Zhu Yunwu took two steps and astonishingly floated in the air, as if there were invisible stairs before him. This was not due to using a magic skill or wings, but because the two steps he took were so fast and forceful, they temporarily turned the air into a solid! Lu Yang recalled the Seven-star Sword, its Sword Qi resonated with a metallic ring, and its splendor was dazzling. He effortlessly executed various sword techniques, so masterful that even the great masters of Swordsmanship witnessing this scene would feel ashamed of their own inferiority! The peerless geniuses of the Human race and Demon race clashed once more, with resounding impacts that shook the heavens, bursting with light so fierce it resembled an exploding sun! In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged hundreds of moves, each too swift for the eyes to follow. Contemporaries marveled at their horrific and terrifying prowess, but only those who fully perceived the course of their battle in the Body Integration Realm felt that though Zhu Yunwu, as a disciple of the Semi-Immortals, was fearsome, the Young Sect Master Lu was even more terrifying. Their fight was not an equal exchange but a one-sided domination where the Young Sect Master Lu relentlessly overpowered Zhu Yunwu! How terrifying was this combat strength! Hundreds, thousands of Sword Qi with peerless might swept through everything. Zhu Yunwu executed several ultimate moves to no avail, unable to block Lu Yang''s sword attacks! Even Jiang Lianyi secretly sighed at the dreadfulness of Lu Yang''s Swordsmanship talent. The Immortal Sister didn''t know sword techniques, which meant Lu Yang either taught himself or had guidance from another master. If it were the latter, it would still be understandable. If it were the former, then that would be terribly frightening. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 614 Chapter 614: Chapter 613: Invincible at the Golden Core Stage (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) Chapter 614: Chapter 613: Invincible at the Golden Core Stage (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) ` WhooshaEUR With a sweep of the Yang Light Sword, Zhu Yunwu''s one wing was severed and fell to the ground as blood gushed out! Huh huh huhaEUR Zhu Yunwu''s eyes were bloodshot, and his handsome face was twisted. After hundreds of rounds of combat, he had fully realized that he was no match for his opponent on his own. Since that was the case, he had no choice but to use the Essence Blood bestowed by his Master. Novts`o.co As Zhu Yunwu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, he swallowed a drop of Essence Blood. This was Zhu Tian''s Essence Blood, extremely precious, capable of allowing Zhu Yunwu to exhibit the power of the Nascent Soul Stage while in the Golden Core Stage! An endless stream of power surged from within his body, the wounds eroded by Sword Qi hissed and smoked and healed swiftly, and a new wing grew in place of the lost one. Again! Zhu Yunwu took the initiative to attack, charging at Lu Yang. Stepping Heaven Technique! Lu Yang hadn''t anticipated that Zhu Yunwu''s attack this time would be so swift. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site He held the Yang Light Sword across his chest to block the hit and took several steps back to dissipate the force. The two were once more entangled in combat but, unlike before, Lu Yang could clearly feel that Zhu Yunwu was much stronger than earlier. Lu Yang somewhat missed the finals held in Great Xia; if someone cheated, you could report them to the referee and get them disqualified. But not this time. This time''s referee was on their side, and reporting was pointless. Zhu Yunwu''s strikes were forceful and powerful. Lu Yang switched from offense to defense, constantly neutralizing Zhu Yunwu''s fierce attacks. The Defense Technique. This was a sword technique Lu Yang rarely used. He always believed that the best defense was offense. But this situation was unusual; unless he performed Intercourse Cultivation, going head-to-head with the current Zhu Yunwu was asking for trouble. Zhu Yunwu strode through the skies, leaping high, his hind hooves gathering strength and his forehooves smashing down fiercely towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang had anticipated this and dodged in advance, causing Zhu Yunwu to miss his target. Zhu Yunwu twisted his body mid-air, altering his direction, and once again charged at Lu Yang. Clang. The Yang Light Sword was knocked away, landing in the distance. Without your sword, let''s see how you fight! Zhu Yunwu sneered confidently. Zhu Tian also breathed a sigh of relief. Despite some twists and turns, winning was all that mattered. Qin Feng and the others cheered, seeing the downfall of Young Sect Master Lu. I thought this Lu fellow had some real ability, but it seems he''s just this much. I was worried for Brother Yunwu for a moment there. My concerns were unfounded. Exactly, how could Brother Yunwu lose? Lu Yang looked at his Yang Light Sword that was knocked away and scratched his head with some difficulty. Picking it up was out of the question. Zhu Yunwu wouldn''t give him that chance. To select another sword from the remaining six and continue a war of attrition? Forget it, listen to the Invincible Elixir instead. Lu Yang sighed, admitting the method of the Invincible Elixir was better. He took out an Elixir and swallowed it, and a warm current gathered in his Dantian. The Seventh Elder uttered a light Huh from below the stage: This Elixir Do you recognize it, Elder Seven? the Fifth Elder communicated telepathically. I refined this Revitalizing Pill for Lu Yang. It sounds like an Elixir that restores spiritual essence. It is an Elixir that restores spiritual essence. This lad has a move that is absolutely invincible among his peers. Even I, reduced to the Golden Core Stage, couldn''t bear itaEURit just consumes too much spiritual essence, so I specially refined this Elixir for him. What kind of technique? The Seventh Elder chuckled, but did not answer. Die! Zhu Yunwu shouted, as his four wings flapped, executing the Stepping Heaven Soul-Severing, blocking off all escape routes. Lu Yang took two steps back, his right hand flipped, and immediately the weather changed dramatically. Dark clouds tumbled, and the space on the ninth level of the Heavenly Altar seemed to freeze, slowing Zhu Yunwu''s speed tremendously. He felt as though he was no longer surrounded by air but by water, or rather something even more viscous than water, which hindered his movements. Look, what''s that? Qin Feng shouted in astonishment, staring blankly at the sky. ` A colossal hand pierced through the dark clouds, pressing down in a slow yet inevitable and inescapable descent. It didn''t feel like the hand struck the Heavenly Altar, but rather his very own body, filling him with a sense of powerlessness. Universe in Palm! Zhu Tian recognized the move instantly, his eyes filled with disbelief as he watched the scene unfold, his Lingtai blanking out for a moment. What sort of joke was this? Even if it was countless times smaller than the true Universe in Palm, it was still a technique that could only be used by those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. How could it be possible for someone at the Golden Core Stage to execute it?! How terrifying must the opponent''s magical talent be? Yet the reality was right before his eyes, whether he believed it or not. Executing a move theoretically impossible at the Golden Core Stage meant that no one at that stage could withstand it! The major powers couldn''t stay seated any longer, as this move had overturned their understanding. They saw it clearly, Young Sect Master Lu had consumed an elixir to restore spiritual essence, not to temporarily boost his combat strength. In other words, this was his true level of power. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unbeatable at the Golden Core Stage. This move was a true space-class Great Divine Skill, capable of sealing the space beneath the palm, which was why Zhu Yunwu couldn''t move. With a thunderous boomaEUR A lone hand covering the skies, sealing the space, placed itself over the Heavenly Altar. Gulp. Upon witnessing this display, Qin Feng and the others struggled to swallow, stunned by the overwhelming power demonstrated by the move. If Zhu Yunwu was the idol chased by the geniuses of the Demon Clan Alliance, this move represented a peak of despair so high that it extinguished even the thought of pursuit in their hearts. It was just too hopeless. Kong Hao, who had once faced Young Sect Master Lu in combat and fell into a disadvantageous position, had used Taozhu''s power and was penalized by the judge. Mr. Ji, can I withstand this move? I advise you to start learning the art of Possess right away to prevent joining me in death. The five Elders whispered in secret discussion upon seeing this. Isn''t this almost on par with Martial Nephew Yun''s level during his Golden Core Stage? About even. The giant hand vanished, smoke and dust swirling around, obscuring the situation at the Heavenly Altar, which was protected by an Array Method that prevented the use of Spiritual Sense to peer through. Is Zhu Yunwu dead or alive? He''s moving, he''s still alive! At first, everyone wondered who between the two would emerge victorious from the battle. But after the Universe in Palm was executed, they only wanted to know whether Zhu Yunwu was dead or alive. Being alive was already more than enough. Surprised? I''m still alive. His wings trembled, dispersing the dust and smoke, and Zhu Yunwu appeared surprisingly vibrant, his injuries lighter than anyone had imagined. You''ve broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage? Lu Yang had a strong control over the battlefield. He noticed that after executing Village in the Palm, a distinct force erupted from Zhu Yunwu''s location, neutralizing most of the attack. This was a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage. You have some insight. Zhu Yunwu''s words were harsh, but deep down he was frightened beyond belief. Had it not been for a breakthrough amidst a life-or-death crisis, he might have perished under that palm. With how cold-blooded his master was, his life or death would hardly be of concern. So, what now? Let''s see how you plan to fight! Zhu Yunwu once again took the initiative, the previous move having drained the opponent of spiritual essence, reducing him to a bow at the end of its strength and no longer a threat. He would certainly not give the opponent a chance to consume an elixir. In contrast, he himself, having broken through amidst battle, was brimming with spiritual essence. A reversal of power. Heh. Lu Yang couldn''t help but shake his head and chuckle. What are you laughing at? Zhu Yunwu asked, displeased. Lu Yang slowly raised his head, his gaze piercing as if it could see through the hearts of men, making Zhu Yunwu feel uneasy. You don''t really think you''re the only one who can break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, do you? Chapter 615 Chapter 615: Chapter 614: Breakthrough to Nascent Soul Chapter 615: Chapter 614: Breakthrough to Nascent Soul Zhu Yunwu''s pupils suddenly shrank, his four wings bristled, and the smile froze on his face. As Lu Yang''s adversary in battle, he was deeply aware of just how formidable an existence Lu Yang was. If Lu Yang were to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, Zhu Yunwu feared even burning his Essence Blood wouldn''t be enough to defeat his opponent! Lu Yang took measured steps towards Zhu Yunwu, the sound of his footfalls echoing dah-dah-dah, each step marked by a slight pause. It was as though his footsteps were not just landing on the Heavenly Altar but also stamping on Zhu Yunwu''s spiritual essence. He was at ease, strolling leisurely as if he were in his own backyard, not taking Zhu Yunwu seriously at all. Already at the cusp of the Golden Core Stage Nine Heavens realm, Lu Yang could break through at any moment, but his plan had been to visit the Demon Nation and then return to the Seek Dao Sect to ascend slowlyaEURafter all, it was a major realm breakthrough, and it warranted a sense of ceremony. Unfortunately, plans had changed. Seeing the dire situation, Zhu Yunwu let out a low shout and launched the first strike to seize the initiative! He absolutely couldn''t let him succeed in ascending! With his wings vibrating and hooves treading the sky, the space around them shook as Zhu Yunwu fought desperately, like a tsunami of mud and rocks pouring down! BoomaEUR Caught off guard, Lu Yang was rammed by Zhu Yunwu, crashing against the railing of the Heavenly Altar. Huff huff, so he''s at the end of his tether. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.CO That''s right, the previous Overarching Heaven Hand Imprint had already drained all of his spiritual essence. Where would his opponent get the strength to break through the realm? He realized he had been too anxious. Ptooey. Lu Yang spit out a smear of blood, which starkly contrasted against the immaculate lustrous jade of the altar, attractively visible. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he stood up and walked toward Zhu Yunwu, still with that confident smile on his face. Come at me again. Zhu Yunwu''s eyes turned bloodshot in an instant, fear spreading through his heart. He attacked Lu Yang with the frenzy of a crazed bull. With every attack, Lu Yang didn''t dodge or avoid, facing Zhu Yunwu''s impacts head-on. However, with each of Zhu Yunwu''s strikes, the distance Lu Yang was forced back shortened. This last time, Lu Yang had only retreated a half step. Amid the repeated collisions, cracks appeared on the surface of the Golden Core. A milky glow began to escape through these fissures, quickly healing Lu Yang''s injuries. BoomaEUR Zhu Yunwu once again charged up for an attack, but this time Lu Yang finally moved; he thrust out his right palm, forcefully pushing out, and pinned down Zhu Yunwu''s head, stopping the blow dead in its tracks! Zhu Yunwu''s face was filled with disbelief, looking up at Lu Yang, only to be met with an overflowing smile and Lu Yang of the Nascent Soul Stage. Bones crackling, he underwent a swift bone refinement process, his physical condition now starkly different from before. Spirit, energy, and soul fused into one, drawing upon the momentum of the Invincible Elixir as a catalyst, interweaving within his Dantian, giving birth to a mysterious power. The Invincible Elixir shattered completely, the surging spiritual essence bursting forth, coursing through all the meridians in his body. A formidable vortex of spiritual essence formed above the Heavenly Altar, madly rushing into Lu Yang''s body, reinvigorating his withered meridians and filling the nascent child being born. In his Dantian, a Nascent Soul the size of a fingertip curled up, radiating a tranquil milky light. It absorbed the surrounding spiritual essence, growing in size until it was three inches tall and freely moving, ceasing to assimilate the energy. Unlike a real newborn child, the Nascent Soul was pale and tender, its face brimming with excitement and joy. Is that all? Lu Yang tensed his muscles, his body like a great dragon, pulsing with strength as he threw a punch right in Zhu Yunwu''s face! How is this possible? Zhu Yunwu couldn''t believe it, not only was his opponent able to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage at any time, but where did he get such strength right after the breakthrough? Didn''t he need to solidify his foundation and refine his Nascent Soul? Typically, cultivators spend time consolidating their cultivation after entering the Nascent Soul Stage. But Lu Yang, as the strongest Golden Core holder, remained undefeated throughout hundreds of battles in the Golden Core Stage, achieving a streak of victories that solidified his foundation without any need for seclusion to consolidate his cultivation level! Zhu Yunwu had never encountered such a situation before. Lu Yang''s series of unexpected moves caught him off guard and made him lose his advantage. Lu Yang didn''t even have to use his swordsmanship; he could suppress Zhu Yunwu just with his bare hands and feet. I must win! Driven mad, Zhu Yunwu burned his Essence Blood without regard to the consequences, temporarily boosting his combat power. The onlookers gasped in astonishment. Zhu Yunwu''s foundation was unstable, and burning Essence Blood at this moment for a breakthroughaEUReven if he won this roundaEURwould likely complicate future advancements! The Illusory Shadow of Zhu Tian loomed behind Zhu Yunwu, barely visible. As the Di Jiang Clan''s ancient ancestor and most powerful being, Zhu Tian was the source of their bloodline, and the appearance of his Illusory Shadow was one of the signs of burning Essence Blood. To borrow strength from an ancestor in order to defeat a powerful enemy! RoaraEUR Zhu Yunwu let out a beastly roar, completely losing his sanity. Lu Yang produced an elixir, and while Zhu Yunwu roared, flicked it into Zhu Yunwu''s mouth with his fingertip. Zhu Yunwu wanted to spit it out, but Lu Yang stepped forward, lifted his chin upwards, and Zhu Yunwu swallowed the elixir instinctively. What did you give me to eat! Zhu Yunwu exclaimed in shock. He felt the power he gained from burning his Essence Blood rapidly disappearing; this elixir had forcefully interrupted the process. Lu Yang explained with a smile, A Breakthrough Pill, which can help someone break through from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Core Stage, or from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Golden Core Stage. This was a gift from the Seventh Elder, who had just successfully made a Breakthrough Pill and gave one to Lu Yang as a celebration while concocting the Revitalizing Pill for him. Zhu Yunwu felt a lump in his throat. Indeed, not only was the power from burning Essence Blood fading, but his realm was also falling! He completely lost his composure. How could he continue to fight like this? Worthless! Venerate Zhu Tian was furious. He was now sure that the one on the Heavenly Altar was the real Young Sect Master Lu. Otherwise, where could such a peerless genius come from? No matter what, Zhu Yunwu must not lose here. This was a matter of face! The first battle in the foundation of the Demon Nation; should he be defeated by the Heavenly Court Sect, it would become a lifelong laughingstock! He sent a strand of his spiritual essence to possess Zhu Yunwu. Master Waste, let me do it! Venerate Zhu Tian temporarily took control of Zhu Yunwu''s body, halting the fall of his realm. Rise! With a light command, Zhu Yunwu''s realm miraculously returned to the Nascent Soul Stage! Lu Yang had just learned from Fairy Eternity that his opponent had changed from Zhu Yunwu to Venerate Zhu Tian. He was quite helpless. It was bad enough that the Demon Nation officials were biased, but to have an official enter the fight? Fairy Eternity couldn''t stand it and rolled up her sleeves, ready to charge, Zhu Tian, this rascal, has always been sneaky ever since I''ve known him. He dares to go this far, step aside, I''ll take over! Lu Yang invited the divine presence, allowing Fairy Eternity to strike at will. Meanwhile, Venerate Zhu Tian was scolding Zhu Yunwu within the Spiritual Space. You useless thing, unable to defeat such an opponent, forcing your master to intervene. Watch how I fight! Venerate Zhu Tian, controlling Zhu Yunwu''s body, geared up to fight back when suddenly Lu Yang''s fist landed heavily on his face, leaving him dazed and confused. In a daze, he also heard something about the Immortal Fist Technique. Zhu Yunwu, witnessing this scene, kept silent and humbly absorbed the lesson. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 616 Chapter 616: Chapter 615: Just because you haven''t heard of it, does that mean the Heavenly Court doesn''t exist? Chapter 616: Chapter 615: Just because you haven''t heard of it, does that mean the Heavenly Court doesn''t exist? ` The Immortal Fist Technique rained down relentlessly, rendering every defensive move ineffective; it was as if the opponent could see through his weaknesses, with each punch landing exactly where he was most vulnerable, causing unbearable pain. The onlookers didn''t realize the identities of the two fighters on the Heavenly Altar had subtly elevated, but they could all see that Zhu Yunwu was being beaten even more miserably now than before. Zhu Yunwu diligently learned his master''s moves, feeling he had gained a lot; perhaps this was his master''s intention all along. Seeing that his defenses were useless, Zhu Tian changed his tactic, adjusting his stance so that the blows would hurt him less. What puzzled Zhu Tian the most was a feeling of familiarity with his opponent''s techniques, as if he had been beaten like this in the Ancient Times. But upon careful recollection, he couldn''t match the feeling with any memory of an adversary. Strange indeed. The pain yanked him back from his reverie to face reality. Continuing like this wouldn''t work; he had to put some distance between them and regroup. He intentionally revealed a flaw, tempting Fairy Eternity to attack his weak point, and she took the bait. Zhu Tian seized the moment to leap to the right. NovelFire.site Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity had anticipated this and leapt to the right as well, continuing her assault on Zhu Tian. She had already figured out every move in Zhu Tian''s arsenal. After trying eight or nine times, Zhu Tian finally flew up into the sky, gasping for air, distancing himself from Fairy Eternity and looking at her with an unexplainable fear. This wasn''t the fear that had surfaced while being beaten; it was a terror from the Ancient Times, lingering deep within his heart. Zhu Tian''s eyes were cold as he twisted his plump body, altering his footsteps as his four wings fluttered, resonating like musical instruments, creating an indescribable harmony. It was akin to hundreds of people playing different instruments, with different roles and rhythms, yet when played together, they were in perfect sync, as if that was how things were always meant to beaEUR This was his signature skill, of astonishing power, only barely within the reach of those at the Nascent Soul Stage. A massive tidal wave rose above the Heavenly Altar, reminiscent of the world-ending flood from the Ancient Times, the waters imbued with a corrosive, destructive force. Even a single droplet would make skin sizzle and smoke, and being submerged by the floodwaters would certainly leave no remains. He summons a flood, what dance is Zhu Yunwu performing, does anyone know? It seems to be the legendary Dance of the Immortal''s Demise, a unique dance of Venerate Zhu Tian, known only to him. That''s no ordinary floodaEURit''s an ancient deluge that once destroyed several stars! It seems Venerate Zhu Tian holds this disciple in high regard. Young Sect Master Lu is no ordinary figure either, he has suppressed Zhu Yunwu from the beginning to the end, a rare talent of the Ancient Times indeed. Hearing the discussions below, Lu Yang felt a bit nervous. This dance is called the Dance of the Immortal''s Demise, does it mean that a semi-immortal once died under this move? Fairy Eternity waved her hand dismissively, It''s just the name that sounds intimidating; in reality, it''s not that impressive. The Yingtian Immortal once said during a lesson that, as a Transcendance Tribulation Stage or semi-immortal, regardless of the actual power of the move, the name must sound impressive to achieve a psychological advantage over the opponent. I don''t believe in that philosophy; a useful technique trumps everything else, as for the name, anything casual will do. Lu Yang: The apocalyptic flood gathered and swirled in the air; the faster the flutter of the four wings, the greater the volume of the floodwaters produced. In the end, the water amassed to such an extent that it blotted out the sky, thicker even than dark clouds. If it were to pour down, it would surely submerge the entire Heavenly Altar. The flood covered such a vast area that not even those attempting to fly away could escape! Go! With a beat of his four wings, Zhu Tian let the apocalyptic floodwater fall, having lost its supporting force, crashing down onto the Heavenly Altar with a tremendous roar. Fairy Eternity remained unfazed, pointing her index finger into the air, releasing a pop sound; instantly, all the moisture in the air disappeared as if an invisible hand rewound the flow upwards, erasing any trace of water above her head, including the apocalyptic flood. The Diving Spell. How is that possible! Zhu Tian''s eyes rounded in shock. Had his prized technique been countered just like that? The Diving Spell? This magic skill had long been lost to history, known only by Ancient Cultivators. Could his opponent truly hail from the Ancient Times? Not good! ` Above the head of Fairy Eternity, there wasn''t just the world-ending great flood, but also Zhu Tian himself! .co Zhu Tian felt the water in his body rapidly disappearing, shriveling up as if he were a corpse that had been dead for a year. If he tried to force a move, his body would fall apart. LaaEURaEURWhen spring warms, awakening all beingsaEURaEUR Zhu Tian sang aloud, the Song of Spring from the Four Seasons Ballad, where spring symbolizes revival, restoring vitality. After his revival, it took only two hundred years to return to his peak condition, and the Song of Spring was credited for this feat. You do have a knack for singing, Fairy Eternity murmured. Zhu Tian often sang to liven up the atmosphere before commencing his sermons. She rose in the air, riding the clouds and the mist, continuing to duel with Zhu Tian above the ground. The Immortal Fist Technique was unpredictable and encompassed all things; Zhu Tian''s various attacks could be cleverly countered by Fairy Eternity. The Immortal Fist Technique was derived from various herbal punches; herbs can be medicine or poison, and in Fairy Eternity''s hands, they could switch at will. Not to mention that Zhu Tian had forgotten Fairy Eternity''s combat style, which wasn''t typical for her, even if he had not forgotten, he would still have been miserably defeated by Fairy Eternity in combat of equal rank during the Ancient Times. Enough! Zhu Tian could no longer control himself, a strand of Spiritual Sense returned to his body, and he bellowed, abruptly interrupting the fight. The Nascent Soul Stage was too distant for him; he had long forgotten the abilities one could use at that stage and was unable to defeat Young Sect Master Lu. Zhu Tian, colossal like a mountain, flapped his four wings, stirred up a hurricane, and flew to the Heavenly Altar; the hurricane blew people all around, with quite a few being swept away. Ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage Demon Emperors followed closely behind, surrounding Lu Yang. Zhu Tian revealed a cruel smile as he looked at Lu Yang as if he were a dead man: I, who reigned supreme in the Ancient Times, have never heard of any Heavenly Court. Youngster, you fabricate this nonexistent Heavenly Court, claiming to be Young Sect Master Lu and tarnishing the reputation of the Ancient Times, do you not see me, a Great Yu Cultivator, in your eyes? I, considering the difficulty of your cultivation journey, did not wish to expose your identity, but you have repeatedly caused disturbances at the Demon Nation''s founding ceremonies, where exactly do you place the face of the Demon Race, the face of the Demon Territory! When Zhu Tian spoke these words, the crowd below exploded in uproar; no one expected Venerate Zhu Tian to reveal such a secret. There was no Heavenly Court in Ancient Times? So, the Heavenly Court Sect is fake? Then exactly who is this Young Sect Master Lu How could it be possible, if the Heavenly Court Sect is fake, does that mean Heavenly Venerate Dou defeating the Great Yu Cultivator is also fake? Why couldn''t it be possible, perhaps it was just a play staged by the Great Yu Cultivator themselves, to divert the attention of the masses! What kind of person is Venerate Zhu Tian, he surely wouldn''t deceive people on this matter! Mu Baiyi and Shi Huagu exchanged glances, doubts rising in their hearts. The Heavenly Court Sect is fake? How could that be? Then who was the person they had cooperated with, and what was their background? But Venerate Zhu Tian''s words were there, and they couldn''t help but believe them. Could it be that we''ve been deceived? While everyone was discussing, a cold voice echoed throughout the Demon City. The cold voice seemed to laugh, laughing at the ignorance of the world, laughing at Zhu Tian''s unawareness. Zhu Tian, just because you haven''t heard of it, does that mean the Heavenly Court doesn''t exist? Who is speaking! Zhu Tian anxiously scanned the surroundings, releasing his Spiritual Sense to sweep the vicinity, that voice eerily familiar to him. A figure in a black robe flew out, lightly landing on the Heavenly Altar, shielding Lu Yang behind them. Who are you! Zhu Tian was on high alert, a bad premonition taking hold of him as he stared at the robed figure. The person in the black robe lifted their hood to reveal a face of unparalleled beauty. The person looked at Zhu Tian with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile, their gaze filled with disdain and scorn. One of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court Sect, the Emperor of Nirvana from the South Pole, Jiang Lianyi. Chapter 617 Chapter 617: Chapter 616 Shocking the World (3rd Release, Monthly Ticket Request) Chapter 617: Chapter 616 Shocking the World (3rd Release, Monthly Ticket Request) One of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court Sect, the South Pole Nirvana Great Emperor, Jiang Lianyi. When Jiang Lianyi introduced herself, her voice was very soft, but the moment she lifted her hood, the whole room fell into silence, and her self-introduction could be clearly heard by everyone. Phoenix Ancestor of the Phoenix Tribe?! Am I seeing things, or is that really the Phoenix Ancestor of the Phoenix Tribe, one of the two great ancestors of the Demon Race, Lord Jiang Lianyi! Wasn''t she said to have fallen? How is she still alive? Two high-ranking members of the Eternity Sect breathed a sigh of relief, and Shi Huagu, with a confident wave of his hand, said, I''ve said before that I''ve met Young Sect Master Lu. I''ve tested him with ancient secrets, and I''ve verified his identity with lie-detecting magic skills. His identity is genuine! I think Venerate Zhu Tian is just a sore loser and blurted that out in desperation! The audience was astounded, not just the minor cultivators, but even well-known great powers of cultivation stood up from their seats, their eyes fixed on Jiang Lianyi, imprinting this scene on their minds. Cultivators from Buddha Country and Great Xia, even if they had never seen Jiang Lianyi''s face, had heard of her great name. This was a person of remarkable reputation since Ancient Times, far more famous than Zhu Tian. After three hundred thousand years of historical accumulation, she had become almost a divine belief for the Demon Race. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site The faith of the Demon Race is in the Demon Immortal, whose appearance is unknown, making Jiang Lianyi an existence that could summon the response of the entire Demon Race with a single call. The Demon Race reacted even more intensely, their brains boiling with excitement, at a loss for words, speaking incoherently. Many members of the Demon Race were moved to tears, excitedly kneeling on the ground, crying out for the revelation of the Immortal, and paying their respects to Jiang Lianyi. Even the great demon kings showed heartfelt respect, kneeling before Jiang Lianyi and praying for her blessing. It was as if the myths of ancient times had come back to life. Zhu Tian relied on the power of the Dao Fruit Outline to make the Demon Race submit, whereas Jiang Lianyi, with her mere presence, caused the Demon Race to turn their backs on him. Members of the Demon Clan Alliance were wavering, unsure of which side to lean towards. The Transcendence Tribulation cultivators from the Long Clan of the East Sea rubbed their eyes vigorously, thinking that they were seeing hallucinations from their failing vision, unable to believe the scene before them. The Old Dragon Emperor, sensing danger to the Phoenix Tribe, had sent him expressly to help them. Now it seemed, help what? With the Phoenix Ancestor still around, how could the Phoenix Tribe be in trouble? This was an existence on par with their own ancient ancestor. With no Immortal appearing, who could be an opponent? The Transcendence Tribulation cultivators from both the Long Clan of the East Sea and the Long Clan of the Demon Territory all looked towards Jiang Mingzi and the Phoenix Tribe, wanting to know if they were aware of Jiang Lianyi''s existence and if this was indeed the Phoenix Tribe''s trump card. Glancing over, they saw Jiang Mingzi crying like a child, wiping away tears and snot with his hand. As the highest in cultivation level in the Phoenix Tribe, he was the pillar and the backbone, the one who had to make decisions on all major matters. Many members of the Demon Race coveted the Phoenix Tribe''s treasure, and one misstep by him could lead the tribe into unrecoverable doom, a heavy burden indeed. Zhu Tian''s pressure for the Phoenix Tribe to choose sides had been almost unbearable for him. With the return of the Ancestor, someone was finally above him, and he could at last lay down his burden. The Phoenix Tribe members were even more inconsolable than Jiang Mingzi, crying noisily, some unable to maintain their human form, transforming into Phoenixes representing the Five Virtues, their cries reverberating throughout Demon City. As for the younger geniuses, upon seeing Jiang Lianyi, their minds went blank, losing the ability to perceive the outside world. Only Meng Jingzhou, who had seen Jiang Lianyi before, remained coherent. Damn it, why am I not the one standing on the Heavenly Altar? I could beat someone like Zhu Yunwu too. The two had agreed to return to their Sect together to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, but Lu Yang, that bastard, couldn''t be trusted, staging a breakthrough at the last moment and stealing the spotlight. Taozhu, sealed within Kong Hao, was also stunned. The transformation of Demon City was completely beyond his expectations. He had merely wanted to witness the establishment process of the Demon Nation, and incidentally to see how his enemies were faring. How had it turned into this situation? Moreover, a figure like the Phoenix Ancestor was one of the Four Imperial Protectors in the Heavenly CourtaEURjust how terrifying was the power of the Ancient Heavenly Court? The five Elders, upon seeing everyone''s reaction, felt slightly reassured. See, they didn''t know what our reaction to meeting the Phoenix Ancestor was like, everyone felt the same. Atop the Heavenly Altar, there was dead silence. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some of the ten Demon Emperors genuinely submitted to Zhu Tian, while others were controlled by the Dao Fruit Outline. Regardless of their situation, at the sight of Jiang Lianyi, they all felt the intimidation that juniors feel in the presence of their elders. NovelFire.site.co Zhu Tian was breaking out in a cold sweat. The Demon Race of today was unaware of Jiang Lianyi''s identity, but as an ancient great demon, how could he be ignorant of who Jiang Lianyi was? The wife of the Qilin Immortal. Just those five words were enough to elevate Jiang Lianyi''s status to another level, completely overshadowing him. Damn it, why did Jiang Lianyi have to appear at such a critical moment? If it came to a one-on-one fight, Zhu Tian was not afraid. He admitted that Jiang Lianyi was very strong, at the top of the first tier of semi-immortals, but he controlled so many of the Demon Race, and his Dao Fruit was nearly complete, making their power comparable. Stay calm, stay calm, Zhu Tian took deep breaths to steady his emotions and think clearly about the situation, organizing his thoughts. Hadn''t it been confirmed? He hadn''t felt the suppression of the Qilin Immortal''s Dao Fruit, which indicated that the Qilin Immortal had already perished. With the Demon Nation established and his military might, he didn''t need to worry about someone like Jiang Lianyi making waves. If this were not the case, he wouldn''t have dared to use the Qilin Immortal''s name to legitimize his position during the founding ceremony. What, don''t recognize me anymore? Jiang Lianyi saw Zhu Tian lost in thought and spoke with a cold sneer, showing no mercy. Zhu Tian was unwilling to clash with Jiang Lianyi at this point. He transformed into human form and, with hands clasped, smiled and said, I''ve seen Cultivator Jiang. It has been three hundred thousand years since we last met, and you are as graceful as ever. Only, when did I ever hear that you joined the Heavenly Court? Zhu Tian wanted to control the Phoenix Tribe and intended to use them as pawns. He surely coveted the treasures he had left them. Under these circumstances, how could Jiang Lianyi possibly give Zhu Tian face. Must I report my affairs with the Heavenly Court to you? Not to mention someone like you, not even the Qilin Immortal would dare to meddle so much in my business! Hearing the exchange between the two, the crowd stirred into fervent discussion once again, their expressions excited, as if an ancient veil of secrets was being lifted before them! The Ancient Heavenly Court really exists! How come I''ve never heard of it before? I thought the Heavenly Court described in the books was just made up by Ancient Immortals for fun. You know nothing, fool. Immortals have profound schemes and considerations; it''s not for fun. How ignorant! This Young Sect Master Lu is truly the number one genius of ancient times, no wonder he was able to defeat Zhu Yunwu. Did you listen to what Lord Jiang said? She is one of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court; there must be people above her, like the Heavenly Court Master, Heavenly Venerate Dou. Young Sect Master Lu is a disciple of Heavenly Venerate Dou, a pupil of an Immortal! The crowd marveled at Young Sect Master Lu''s talents and fortune. It''s all about having a good teacher, after all. Zhu Tian frowned: What exactly is this Heavenly Court Jiang Lianyi''s lips curved into a mocking smile, looking down on Zhu Tian: The Heavenly Court is an existence known only among Immortals, related to the secrets of Immortals. If I weren''t the wife of the Qilin Immortal, I wouldn''t be entitled to know, either. As for you, do you think you''re worthy? Chapter 618 Chapter 618: Chapter 617: Senior Brother Lu and I Both Worship Under Heavenly Venerate Dou Chapter 618: Chapter 617: Senior Brother Lu and I Both Worship Under Heavenly Venerate Dou Zhu Tian''s moods were turbulent and he found himself speechless. Although he now preens in his glory, unifying the Demon Territory and establishing the Demon Nation. In Ancient Times, he wasn''t like this. There were many stronger than him back then. Not to mention the Human race, even within the Demon Race there were Dragons, Phoenixes, Qiongqis, and others more powerful than him. When it comes to the hidden secrets of Ancient Times, Jiang Lianyi knew far more than he did. What Zhu Tian paid attention to was the Heavenly Court, while the audience noted the phrase if not for my being the wife of the Qilin Immortal. Two from the Di Jiang Clan whispered among themselves, Who is the Qilin Immortal? Are you stupid? It''s obviously a Demon Immortal! The academic circles had long conjectured that the Demon Immortal was the Qilin Immortal but never found concrete evidence. Today, through a conversation between two great demons, the true identity of the Demon Immortal was solidified. The two from the Di Jiang Clan were shocked, they exchanged looks, held their breaths, and realized the gravity of the issue as their voices went out of control. Elder Jiang Lianyi is the wife of the Qilin Immortal?! NovelFire.site That the Qilin Immortal was married was one thing, but his wife was none other than his rival Jiang Lianyi? It was known to all that Jiang Lianyi lost to the Qilin Immortal and was deprived of her chance to become an Immortal. Hence, everyone thought they were rivals, but once the Qilin Immortal ascended, past rivals were no longer a threat and old grudges were dropped. But no one expected the Qilin Immortal to let go of grudges so thoroughly that they ended up as husband and wife! Those who had secretly plotted against the Phoenix Tribe paled in an instant. If Jiang Lianyi''s return made them abandon their covetous plans for the Phoenix Tribe''s treasures, then knowing Jiang Lianyi''s ties with the Qilin Immortal made them worry about being held accountable. It used to be said that Jiang Lianyi was not invincible and that the Qilin Immortal was above her. Now who would dare to say that? The Jiang Lianyi of today represents the will of the Qilin Immortal, which is the sky for the Demon Race! Then, about the legitimacy of the Demon Nation If Jiang Lianyi does not acknowledge the Demon Nation, even if it successfully establishes itself, its reputation would be tarnished. Perhaps many within the Demon Race would curse the Ancient Ancestor in secret, something the Ancient Ancestor could not tolerate. They say that Great Powers of Cultivation view mortals as antsaEURyet that''s merely a metaphor. If they truly regarded mortals as ants, would they care what mortals think? NovelFire.site All beings with sentient intelligence, no matter the differences in strength or status, cannot be so disconnected as to be indifferent to insults from those of lower status. Jiang Lianyi and the Qilin Immortal are husband and wife? Shi Huagu couldn''t understand. He remembered that in Ancient Times, the Heavenly Venerate Dou was the master of the Ancient Heavenly Court and was opposed to the Four Ancient Immortals. So how did the Qilin Immortal''s wife end up working for the Heavenly Court? Mu Baiyi, on the other hand, had deeper considerations. He gently shook his head, signaling Shi Huagu not to think too simplistically. The affairs of Ancient Times are intricate and complex, filled with too many unknowns. Take the current situation, who says a marriage signifies closeness? They could have had a conflict, differing ideologies, and Jiang Lianyi defected to the Heavenly Court. Why couldn''t that be possible? Or maybe Jiang Lianyi was originally from the Heavenly Court, and only later married the Qilin Immortal. There''s another possibility. Mu Baiyi paused before the third possibility, fear creeping into his voice. Fear for the terrifying might of an Immortal as suggested by his third guess. Shi Huagu pressed, Master? Mu Baiyi shook his head, forcing himself to not dwell on it too much, and continued, There''s a chance, that to an Immortal, only another Immortal is considered a rival. Whether in the Qi Cultivation Stage or a Semi-Immortal, in the eyes of an Immortal, there''s no difference. To the Four Ancient Immortals, where Jiang Lianyi is or which faction she joins is insignificant! Arrogance! That was the impression of the Four Ancient Immortals that Shi Huagu formed after hearing the Master''s speculations. But considering the enigmatic power of Immortals, he felt that the Master''s speculations were not without reason. Do you still remember Young Sect Master Lu saying that only because he might become an Immortal did the Four Ancient Immortals suppress him? Right, he did say something like that. Can we then infer that because Jiang Lianyi couldn''t become an Immortal, the Four Ancient Immortals didn''t care about her whereabouts? They exchanged glances, feeling they were gradually touching upon the truth. I neglected the affairs of the Heavenly Court. Would you mind resting at the Imperial Palace for a moment? After I preside over the ceremony, we can catch up, Zhu Tian suggested casually. Jiang Lianyi chuckled lightly, and her expression suddenly turned cold, Zhu Tian, you think to use the power of the Dao Fruit Outline to control the members of my tribe, as if I''m unaware of it? And the matter of the Heavenly Court, you think a light and careless oversight can just be glossed over? Jiang Lianyi pointed at Lu Yang, her voice cold, He is my Senior Brother, and when a Senior Brother is insulted, how can I, as his Junior Sister, sit idly by! PfftaEURcough cough The Grand Elder sprayed out a mouthful of tea, nearly choking himself to death. He was leisurely sipping tea, taking pleasure in watching these inexperienced fools reveal their shocked expressions. He felt incredibly satisfied. Until he heard Jiang Lianyi call Lu Yang her Senior Brother. His face filled with shock as he looked up at the Heavenly Altar, what kind of backstory are you all setting up for the Heavenly Court? Senior Brother?! Everyone''s pupils shook, and each sentence from Jiang Lianyi revealed an ancient secret, each more shocking than the last. Jiang Lianyi and Young Master Lu were actually in a Senior Brother-Junior Sister relationship? He is your Senior Brother?! Zhu Tian was completely befuddled, How have I never seen this person in the Ancient Times? Jiang Lianyi''s lips curved into a cold smile, Just because you haven''t seen him doesn''t mean anything. The Four Ancient Immortals have all met him! True, the Four Ancient Immortals had all encountered Lu Yang through the time channel, though they only saw a silhouette and couldn''t make out his face. Lu Yang and I both have sworn allegiance under Heavenly Venerate Dou, so naturally, we are in a Senior Brother-Junior Sister relationship! Lu Yang: Elder Lianyi, I know you can''t stand seeing Elder Zhu Tian bully the Phoenix Tribe, and you want to fight him, but can you not drag me into this? So we can''t settle this peacefully? Zhu Tian''s face also darkened. As a Semi-Immortal, to not be given face by Jiang Lianyi, what, did she think he was afraid of her? He was just unwilling to stir up trouble, but that did not mean he was afraid of her! Thirty thousand years had passed, and he was no longer the same person he had been! Where are my Ten Generals! Zhu Tian bellowed fiercely. Here! Ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons stepped forward in unison, releasing their oppressive aura freely. The sky and earth changed color, and their momentum was terrifying. As the foremost individual beneath the Semi-Immortals and with the addition of ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons, his lineup was practically invincible under the Semi-Immortals. He refused to believe that he couldn''t take down Jiang Lianyi! If he could defeat Jiang Lianyi, he could naturally control her with perfect justification. Then, the issue of legitimacy, combat power, establishing authorityaEURall his problems would be resolved at once. Jiang Lianyi, you brought this upon yourself! Faced with such a terrifying array, Jiang Lianyi gently laughed, unfazed. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, ten at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage plus you attacking together, even Ao Ling would not be your match. It''s just a pity that your opponent is me. Although Jiang Lianyi was smiling, there wasn''t a hint of mirth in her eyes, Zhu Tian, have you forgotten something? Both of us possess the outline of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit, and our battle isn''t about who has more people or who holds the advantage. Zhu Tian''s pupils contracted sharply, a foreboding feeling enveloping his heart. All they saw was Jiang Lianyi raising her hand and snapping her fingers lightly. Click. The imprints controlling the ten Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons disappeared. Chapter 619 Chapter 619: Chapter 618: This trip to Demon City was worth it; I will come again during the next founding of a nation. Chapter 619: Chapter 618: This trip to Demon City was worth it; I will come again during the next founding of a nation. The Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demon noticed the master-servant imprint had vanished and hurriedly retreated far from the battlefield. Joining a battle between Semi-Immortals, you wouldn''t even know how you died. Moreover, even if they defeated Jiang Lianyi, what would they do if the Qilin Immortal appeared to settle the score? No matter how strong Venerate Zhu Tian was, he couldn''t overpower an Immortal. There were those truly loyal to Zhu Tian; if they won, they would be acknowledged as having made a dragon''s achievement, with boundless prospects. The elders of the Di Jiang Clan naturally pledged loyalty to Zhu Tian. Since Zhu Tian was the Ancient Ancestor, it was only reasonable for them to lend a hand, both emotionally and rationally. Moreover, he had led the wolf into the house, the real Heavenly Court Sect, and he would not be able to escape the reckoning afterward. Now there was still time to atone for his merits. The ancient ancestor of the Jiuying Clan and the Clan Leader of the Taozhu Clan saw this as an opportunity, being the first and second to pledge allegiance to the Di Jiang ClanaEURthey were grasshoppers on the same string. The three great demons exchanged thoughts briefly through Spiritual Sense, confirming each other''s intentions, and turned to go support Zhu Tian. Suddenly, a darkness appeared overhead, and three enormous shadows enveloped them. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Gentlemen, where are you off to? The elder of the Di Jiang Clan looked up, staring intently at the three massive figures, and spat out words through clenched teeth. Jiang Mingzi! Elders of the East Sea Dragon Clan, the Demon Territory Dragon Clan, and the Phoenix Tribe moved to intercept. The Di Jiang Clan elder turned his head and sought help from seven other Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons, but they turned a deaf ear, clearly maintaining neutrality. After all, no matter which side lost, the law did not punish the masses; they would not be held accountable and had no need to muddy the waters. Besides, they were forcefully controlled by Zhu Tian and harbored no small amount of resentment in their hearts; they hoped Jiang Lianyi would win. Bastards! The elder of the Di Jiang Clan could see their intentions and cursed inwardly. RoaraEUR The elder of the Demon Territory Dragon Clan made the first move, transforming into an enormous Azure Dragon, turning clouds into rain, turning rain into water, and attacking the Di Jiang Clan elder. The East Sea Dragon Clan elder aimed at the Jiuying Clan elder, releasing a never-ending stream of seawater from his Storage Ring. Merging with the seawater, he became a Dragon God of the sea, terrifying to the extreme, able to tear mountains apart with a single claw. The Jiuying Clan was the ultimate evolution of the serpent clan, and since ancient times, dragons and serpents had been in conflict when coming ashore. Jiang Mingzi pulled out a great flag, unfurling it to reveal an image of phoenixes singing over Mount Qi. This was one of the treasures left by the Ancient Ancestor, the Five Virtues Great Flag. In the past, he was worried about others coveting the treasure and dared not use it. But now that the Ancient Ancestor had returned, if not now, when? Damn it! The Clan Leader of the Taozhu Clan went numb at the sight of Jiang Mingzi taking serious action. He was a newly advanced Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, while Jiang Mingzi was an established late-stage one. Not to mention, Jiang Mingzi possessed a treasure, the gap between them was ridiculously large. At this point, he had no choice but to fight, despite his reluctance. Above the Heavenly Altar, Lu Yang and Zhu Yunwu saw the two Semi-Immortals about to commence battle and, without a second thought, leapt down from the Heavenly Altar. Immortal Extermination World-Ending Dance! Zhu Tian danced, his steps imbued with destruction and annihilation, shaking the entire Demon City as though the end of the world had come! This was a world apart from the power of the dance Zhu Yunwu had been manipulated to perform. Floodwaters transformed into water tornados, eight of them positioned according to the Eight Diagrams, blocking all escape routes. Jiang Lianyi extended her delicate jade hand and took out a jade flute from behind her. This was the jade flute hung on the fourth layer''s wall in the Creation Ancient Land, evidence of Jiang Lianyi''s fondness for the instrument. Pale lips lightly blew across the flute, fingers pressing the holes, eyes closed in concentration, long hair dancing in the breeze, playing as if enchanted and bewitched. The crisp sound of the flute pierced through the blockade of the eight water tornadoes, as if the whole world became tranquil, devoid of any sound. If the eight water tornadoes represented the utmost motion, then the crisp flute sound constituted the utmost stillness. Motion met stillness. CrackaEUR The temperature plummeted abruptly, the eight tornadoes began to ice over from the base, instantly turning the entire twister into an ice pillar, and the temperature in the Demon Territory dropped to freezing, causing the onlooking cultivators to breathe out puffs of air. Go! Jiang Lianyi put down the jade flute and with a hook of her index finger, lifted it upwards, the eight frozen water tornadoes unexpectedly shattered into ice chunks, forming a dragon shape, smashing towards Zhu Tian. Space, congeal! Zhu Tian bellowed, the space above his head compressed continually, forming a spatial barrier that blocked the ice chunks'' bombardment. The onlooking crowd saw the attack range exceed the Heavenly Altar, with the aftershocks sweeping towards them, they quickly retreated to the entrance of the Demon City, watching the magic duel progress, holding the Recording Orbs steadily in their hands, determined to record the whole process. Since the founding ceremony began, the Recording Orbs had been activated, truly capturing the whole process of the grand event. Watching the thrilling battle above Demon City, Qiu Jin''an''s eyes twitched, Originally, I came to watch the Ancient Di Jiang nation-building just for fun, but how did it turn into the Ancient Heavenly Court wreaking havoc on Demon City in the blink of an eye, and then into a magic duel between two Semi-Immortals, with six Great Demons of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage dueling? The transformation was so swift he couldn''t even react. He remembered the upheaval of the Qingzhou festival and the battle at Hanshui City, these two incidents shared a common feature. Qiu Jin''an turned his body to the side and quietly asked the Grand Elder, Where is Lu Yang from your sect? The common feature of these two incidents was that both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were present. The Grand Elder could not reveal Lu Yang''s whereabouts, he responded without changing his expression, He had other matters and didn''t come. Qiu Jin''an nodded, it seemed Meng Jingzhou had a knack for attracting disasters. Others were also feeling emotional; they had never imagined they would witness a battle between Semi-Immortals in their lives. The trip to Demon City was worth it; if the Demon Nation were to be established again, they would come again. This is one of the uses of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, Fairy Eternity explained to Lu Yang. Laymen enjoy the show, while professionals discern the technique. She was the only one in the audience who understood the intricacies of the magic duel. Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline is not only about controlling people. Spiritual essence, magic skills, objects everything falls within its domain of control. Lianyi controls Zhu Tian''s tornadoes, and Zhu Tian controls space; both are examples. Lu Yang had a strange look on his face, recalling a fallen Ancient Great Power, Why does it sound so similar to Verbal Spell? There is a difference. The Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline can only control those weaker than oneself, while Verbal Spell can even control the strong. NovelFire.site.co It''s a pity, really. The other party had a good chance of becoming an Immortal, like a Verbal Spell Dao Fruit or something similar, which wouldn''t conflict with the Qilin Immortal''s Dao Fruit, she continued. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pity is, they couldn''t hold their tongue, Fairy Eternity said with a shake of her head, lamenting her once adversary. The Gold Clan Leader felt a profound sense of regret. Such an exciting fight, and their Ancient Ancestor had not come to watch; he could only describe it to them afterward Wait, describe? His expression suddenly turned pale as he remembered the Ancient Ancestor had instructed him to record the event with a Recording Orb. In his haste, as soon as he arrived, he heard the Grand Elder reveal his shameful past and had forgotten about it! He quickly set about rectifying the situation, asking the leader of the Ba Xia Clan, Can you make a copy of this excellent Recording Orb for me? The Ba Xia Clan Leader sized up the Gold Clan Leader, Do you have the money? The Gold Clan Leader gritted his teeth, a bit distressed, since a copy of the Recording Orb was definitely not cheap. Forget it, I''ll make do by describing it to the Ancient Ancestor As they were speaking, a booming sound was heard, and Zhu Tian fell from the Heavenly Altar, crashing into a big crater. The Gold Clan Leader looked at Zhu Tian, who had fallen to the ground, I''ll buy it! Chapter 620 – 620 619 Battle of the Semi Chapter 620: Chapter 619: Battle of the Semi-Immortal! Chapter 620: Chapter 619: Battle of the Semi-Immortal! The Ba Xia Clan Leader started off sitting on the ground but then raised his price, making the Gold Clan Leader grind his teeth in frustration. But when he thought about how splendid this battle had been, he realized that it would take a storytelling master to describe it with vivid, evocative language. Fine, but you can''t raise the price again! The Gold Clan Leader glared threateningly at the Ba Xia Clan Leader, thinking that they must believe the Qiongqi Clan was easy to bully. After paying the money, the Gold Clan Leader felt more and more heartache. Maybe I should find some time to learn storytelling? If he could tell stories, would he have been cheated out of this money? Zhu Tian tried to flip himself up like a carp leaping out of the water, but Jiang Lianyi would not give him the chance. She leapt down from the Heavenly Altar and landed a kick in the pit where Zhu Tian was, almost making him spew his guts out. CoughaEUR Zhu Tian, pinned to the ground by Jiang Lianyi, tried several times to get up but failed and became furiously angry. So I let you take two moves and you really think you''re something special! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Judging by the reaction of the Phoenix Tribe, they were unaware of Jiang Lianyi''s existence, which meant that she must have awakened recently. Therefore, it should take a long time for her to return to her glory days. However, as soon as they clashed, he discovered that Jiang Lianyi was already in her ancient peak state, showing no signs of weakness, which caused him to be at a disadvantage. Damn it, how is that possible. He roared angrily, transforming back into his original form, enlarged his body, and sent Jiang Lianyi flying. Jiang Lianyi stepped on the air twice and steadied herself in the sky, calm and unperturbed. Her arms swung, and she transformed into a colorful phoenix. The phoenix soared high with wings outspread, adorned with colorful feathers all over. The sunlight pierced through the feathers and cast rainbow light onto the ground. Cultivators with hidden injuries were bathed in the rainbow light, and their injuries gradually vanished. The members of the Demon Race were strongest when they fought in their original forms, and both Semi-Immortals, now reverted, went all out in their attacks! Zhu Tian propelled himself with his feet, overturning the meticulously crafted Liuli White Jade Heavenly Altar, which was not only an altar but also a magic artifact! The several hundred meters tall Liuli White Jade Jiuchong Heavenly Altar was thrown out, smashing heavily towards Jiang Lianyi. She twirled her wings to catch the altar, dissipating its force and attached a layer of lightning before throwing it back. Zhu Tian opened his mouth, releasing an invisible sonic wave to immobilize the altar. Under the sonic attack, the altar shook slightly but intensely and was again hurled toward Jiang Lianyi. If Jiang Lianyi dared to catch the altar in the same way as before, it would explode along with the lightning attached to it! Jiang Lianyi had long seen through Zhu Tian''s scheme, and she commanded space to lock down the altar. Back at you. In the hands of the two Semi-Immortals, the Heavenly Altar seemed like a toy, being tossed back and forth, but only witnessing Cultivators knew after several turnovers, the altar was charged with layers of attacks, which could cause severe injuries even to veterans at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage if detonated. Eventually, the Heavenly Altar could no longer withstand the stacking attacks and exploded between them. .co Two Semi-Immortals and six great demons at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage wielded magic, and four battles dazzled the onlookers, who wished they had more pairs of eyes to watch. There were plenty of cultivators in the Body Integration Realm present. If they could kind of follow the Transcendance Tribulation Stage battles, the Semi-Immortal fights were genuinely incomprehensible to them. But that didn''t stop them from unanimously choosing to watch the Semi-Immortal level battles. The spiritual essence within a thousand miles was drained, controlled by the two powerful Semi-Immortal demons. The two demons battled from the sky to the ground and from the ground back to the sky. Their fighting shattered space along the way, leaving devastation in their wake, and the six battling great demons at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage all kept their distance to avoid being caught in the ferocity of the clash. The sky was filled with colorful lights and wondrous sightsaEURCelestial Maidens scattering flowers, the Phoenix''s majestic arrival, the Wutong generating phoenixesaEUR Then, with thunder roaring and lightning flashing, two massive shadows battled behind the storm clouds, illuminated only momentarily by the lightning revealing a brief glimpse of their combat spectacle. Zhu Tian danced gracefully, resembling a winged pig performing a dance, with a solemn song accompanying the movements. No need to boast of a bountiful autumn harvest, after the fall, inquire how the heads rollaEUR Jiang Lianyi, sensing something, fanned her phoenix wings and flew sideways, narrowly escaping the imperceptible blades that shaved off a few phoenix feathers. The Autumn Song in the Song of Four Seasons? Jiang Lianyi, proficient in music, sang softly, also imbued with a murderous intent. Two different types of rhythms echoed through the sky, turning into visible ripples, stirring up spatial fluctuations, kill intents lurking all around, ambush from every direction! Suddenly, a torrential downpour began from the heavens, pelting the ground with a crackling noise. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hm? This isn''t rain, it''s seeds? Lu Yang picked up a seed from the ground, unable to discern its origin. These are Dragon-binding Vine seeds, which shouldn''t exist in your era. Dragon-binding Vine? As the name implies, it once bound Ao Ling. Lu Yang recalled that Fairy Eternity had mentioned Jiang Lianyi and Ao Ling were not far apart in strength, with Jiang Lianyi having a forty percent chance of victory and Ao Ling sixty percent. As the Dragon-binding Vine seeds touched the ground, they sprouted roots and grew vigorously, and in a blink, the entire Demon City was overrun with Dragon-binding Vines, resembling countless hands reaching for the sky, which was somewhat eerie. The Dragon-binding Vines grew rapidly, suddenly bending and wrapping around Zhu Tian, who flapped his four wings like four heavenly sabers, capable of splitting heaven and earth, invincible. This time was no different, as his four wings sent out four sabre energies, chopping the Dragon-binding Vines to pieces. But immediately after, Zhu Tian sensed something was wrong; the cut sections of the vines were burning with robust flamesaEURit was as if the insides of the Dragon-binding Vines were hollowed out and filled with fire. This is bad, it''s Nirvana True Fire! The Dragon-binding Vines regrew, and Zhu Tian continued to flap his wings, cutting them down, but no matter how many times he cut them, they would regrow, endless and inexhaustible. Fairy Eternity explained to Lu Yang, The Dragon-binding Vine is a special immortal vine cultivated by Lianyi, charred with Nirvana True Fire, allowing a strand of flame to merge into the seeds, so when you use the Tree Planting Spell to sprout and grow, the vine becomes an immortal vine that grows eternally under the enhancement of Nirvana True Fire. Under the control of the Dao Fruit Outline, the Dragon-binding Vine will move according to Lianyi''s will, flexible and unpredictable, impossible to guard against. Xiao Ling was caught off guard by this move last time and was bound tightly. Zhu Tian was also bound by the Dragon-binding Vine, his six wings wrapped around him like rice dumpling leaves. He refused to be restrained like this and let out an angry shout. Law of Heaven and Earth! He displayed the Law of Heaven and Earth, transforming into a colossal beast, his muscles bulging in an attempt to break free with brute strength. When becoming larger didn''t free him, he reverted to human form, trying to squeeze through the gaps in the vines. Under Jiang Lianyi''s control, the Dragon-binding Vine could expand or contract, and no matter what form Zhu Tian took, it tightly bound him, making escape impossible. You''re forcing my hand! Zhu Tian''s eyes were split with rage, and he opened his mouth wide; countless ancient ghosts spewed out, forming a ghostly army. The ancient ghosts were of various shapes, including humans, demons, and peculiar spirits; they were the losers of an ancient war, swallowed by Zhu Tian and refined with the capabilities of the Dao Fruit Outline. The legendary passing of the ghost army makes all demons retreat! A great demon at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage exclaimed in horror, recognizing a well-known ancient legend: where the ghost army passes, nothing grows for thousands of miles, and planets become barren. This is a taboo for the Demon Race, often used to scare children. It turns out that Venerate Zhu Tian was the origin of this legend! No matter how he looked at it, Lu Yang found this move familiar. Familiarity is right; the Tiger Clan learned this technique, turning it into the Ghoul Method, which is the backstory to the phrase ''to follow like a lackey for the tiger,'' said Fairy Eternity nonchalantly. Jiang Lianyi exhaled a ball of flame, hotter than the sun''s temperature; this was the origin of Nirvana True Fire! She bit the tip of her tongue, and her phoenix Essence Blood dripped into the Nirvana True Fire, which let out a phoenix cry and transformed into a phoenix identical to herself. This was the true Phoenix Nirvana! Nirvana True Fire, the most rigid and yang, is the best at containing ghostly and demonic evils! Chapter 621 Chapter 621: Chapter 620: Victors are Kings, Losers are Bandits, the Weak are Prey to the Strong Chapter 621: Chapter 620: Victors are Kings, Losers are Bandits, the Weak are Prey to the Strong Tens of thousands of ancient ghostly soldiers formed ranks, neat and uniform. Many of these ghostly soldiers had become legends, passed down through generations, and were truly powerful. Later, they all became defeated subordinates under Zhu Tian. If Zhu Tian didn''t possess real abilities, he wouldn''t have dared to claim the title of emperor. The phoenix transformed from the Nirvana True Fire had a temperature comparable to the sun. Demon City was cast from metal, yet even the metal walls showed signs of melting under such a terrifying temperature, not to mention the cultivators below. They say cultivators aren''t affected by cold or heat, but if the temperature gets this high, they can only use their cultivation level to withstand it. Those with elders to protect them are in a relatively better situation, capable of holding on. For someone like Kong Hao, who traveled to Demon City alone, the only option would be to flee from the city and watch the battle from further away. Go! Zhu Tian ordered, and the ghostly soldiers marched and formed an array in the sky, a dark and oppressive mass carrying a terrifyingly cold aura, bearing down on Jiang Lianyi. Explode. The Nirvana True Fire phoenix spread its wings and soared high, hot as the blazing sun, hurtling forward with a whoosh, as fast as lightning. When the two sides collided, it was like yin meeting yang, forming a giant Tai Chi pattern in the sky. Immediately after, the Tai Chi pattern exploded, with the phoenix turned into sparks scattering across the sky. Yet, most of the ghostly soldiers remained. NovelFire.site Seeing this, Zhu Tian burst into loud laughter. Condense! Jiang Lianyi remained unfazed, softly chanting, and using the power of the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit to control the Nirvana clone and reassemble it. The Nirvana clone charged into the ghostly army, exploding once more. Condense! Zhu Tian was dumbfounded. He had never heard of someone''s clone exploding and then reassembling, only to explode again repeatedly! Wait, this technique seemed somewhat familiar. He had encountered it in ancient times. Who was it again? Witnessing this scene, Lu Yang''s eyelid twitched involuntarily. This technique was indeed familiar; wasn''t it the favorite battle method of Fairy Eternity? Lacking the Initial Form of Eternity Dao Fruit, the Initial Form of Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit was used to control the situation instead. It seems that Lianyi, despite her memory loss, has not forgotten the teachings of this Immortal. BoomaEUR The Nirvana clone exploded on Zhu Tian, raising a cloud of dust, leaving Zhu Tian in a pathetic state, with even his wings scorched. Zhu Tian sang the Song of Spring, quickly recovering his condition before the next wave of attacks. Condense! The Nirvana clone reassembled, Zhu Tian readied himself for battle, and as the Nirvana clone approached, Zhu Tian manipulated space, creating a barrier to block the next explosion. .Co Suddenly, the space behind him rippled, and Jiang Lianyi moved through the space, arriving behind him. Not good! Behind Jiang Lianyi, a giant phoenix shadow emerged, surrounded by countless avian illusory shadows aEUR the Vermilion Bird, Blue Luan, Chongming, Bifang The Worship of Ten Thousand Birds! That''s the legendary Worship of Ten Thousand Birds! a great demon exclaimed from below. The Phoenix Ancestor subdued all birds, they revered the Phoenix Ancestor as their sovereign, hence the saying that the phoenix is the king of birds in later generations! The giant phoenix shadow spread its wings, the myriad birds turning into feathers, becoming part of the phoenix. The phoenix shadow soared into the sky, diving down swiftly, and Zhu Tian, looking up, saw what seemed like a fire-bathing phoenix bursting from the sun, an intimidating sight. Zhu Tian wanted to dodge, but suddenly everything around him, including himself, slowed down. Spatial lockdownaEUR No, this is time stopping! Zhu Tian wore a look of disbelief; he hadn''t expected that Jiang Lianyi''s Initial Form of Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit could even freeze time! She had never exerted her full strength from beginning to end! Time stopped, and Zhu Tian lost his ability to perceive the outside world. When time began to flow again, the phoenix silhouette was already too close for him to avoid. BoomaEUR The phoenix''s beak pierced through Zhu Tian''s body, nailing him to the ground! What just happened? Why did Zhu Tian suddenly stop moving? Lu Yang wondered. With the distance just now, Zhu Tian could have evaded, but he remained immobile as if fixed to the spot by a spell. Fairy Eternity saw through the technique: It wasn''t that he didn''t move; it was that everyone stopped moving for a moment in time. Lianyi controlled time, causing it to halt. With this fairy present, you can see the whole process of the battle. To others, it looked as though the phoenix silhouette suddenly jumped in front of Zhu Tian, and he was struck because he failed to dodge in time. Time stopping? Elder Lianyi can even do that?! Lu Yang was astonished. The Playing Dead Technique is about seeking life in death, deceiving time, and in a sense, defeating time, so she can stop time. However, this unconventional manner of defeating time is not the right path, which is why she can only stop it for a breath or two. Were it the Time Immortal, stopping time for a thousand or eight hundred years wouldn''t be an issue. In a battle between Semi-Immortals, a mere breath or two can determine victory or defeat. As for why she didn''t use it before, she probably wanted to hide her skills. Revealing one''s trump card under the watchful eyes of many isn''t a wise move. Not to mention, have you seen her use an Immortal Artifact from beginning to end? When Lu Yang thought about it, it was true; Elder Lianyi surely had an Immortal Artifact refined by the Yingtian Immortal, but she hadn''t used it, which was telling. Victors reign, losers suffer. Zhu Tian, do you admit defeat? Jiang Lianyi transformed back into her human form and, looking down at the severely wounded Zhu Tian on the ground, asked coldly. Zhu Tian, dejected, also understood the crux of the matter. He completely accepted his defeat in this battle. Even if it were to happen again, the outcome would still be a loss. I admit defeat. Jiang Lianyi said nothing more. She brought her index and middle fingers together, lightly touched Zhu Tian''s forehead, and activated the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, forming a master-servant imprint on Zhu Tian''s body. Survival of the fittest, victory and defeat, were truths both of them adhered to, otherwise, they would not have the Initial Form of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit. During the Ancient Times, Jiang Lianyi had already defeated Zhu Tian, but at that time, the four immortals governed the world, and there was no need to control Zhu Tian. Today was different. An unchecked Zhu Tian could very well resort to sneaky tactics. Moreover, Zhu Tian now knew she could stop time; this knowledge could not be leaked. Your establishment of the Demon Nation is beneficial to the Demon Race; I won''t obstruct it. The Phoenix Tribe may also join the Demon Nation. With the master-servant imprint in place, Zhu Tian was nominally the ruler of the Demon Nation, but Jiang Lianyi was the true sovereign. You act ostentatiously, always in the spotlight. If you continue this way, you will drag the Demon Race into an abyss from which there is no return. Not to mention anything else, the mere fact that Zhu Tian wanted to attack Great Xia was a path to certain death. Jiang Lianyi heard from Fairy Eternity that there were immortals in Great Xia, and not just one. Zhu Tian obviously wasn''t convinced, but as the loser, he had no choice but to listen to whatever Jiang Lianyi said. As the dust settled, onlookers saw Zhu Tian on the ground admitting defeat, and Jiang Lianyi, the victor, still with her expression cold. In the presence of the deterrence of two Semi-Immortals, no one dared to approach. Senior Brother. Jiang Lianyi approached Lu Yang, respectfully calling him Senior Brother. Everyone spontaneously cleared a path. Fortunately, Lu Yang was prepared and kept his composure, nodding steadily, embodying the poise of a Young Sect Master. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even as Lu Yang walked ahead, Jiang Lianyi half a step behind, their respective statuses were clear. Lu Yang cast a glance at Zhu Tian and said indifferently, Let''s go. The Demon Nation is nothing special. The two of them left the Demon City, and amidst the awe and respect of the powerful beings, they vanished into thin air, mysterious and unfathomable. Chapter 622 Chapter 622: Chapter 621 Unpredictable Destiny (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) Chapter 622: Chapter 621 Unpredictable Destiny (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) Phew, it''s finally over, Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi walked far away from Demon City and removed the Invisibility Talisman. It''s not over yet. NovelFire.site.co I''ve used the power of the Dao Fruit Outline to control Zhu Tian. There are too many prying eyes here. Let''s wait until most of them have left before we look for him. The battle of the Semi-Immortals drew attention, but not many noticed the three fights at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Of the three fights, the one between Jiang Mingzi and the Taozhu Clan Leader had the widest gap and was the least suspenseful. With an Ancient Ancestor backing him, Jiang Mingzi fought more wildly than before. Ever since the Taozhu Clan joined the Demon Nation, Clan Leader Ji Youming had been throwing his weight around like a bully, humiliating the Phoenix Tribe, who dared not retaliate for fear of giving the Demon Nation an excuse to attack. Now they finally had a chance to fight back. Jiang Mingzi, why don''t we sit down and talk? Ji Youming spat out blood from the beating, feeling a chill in his heart. He realized that Jiang Mingzi intended to fight him to the death, without holding back at all. NovelFire.site Talk to your mother, you''re sure to die today! Jiang Mingzi was quick-tempered, something that his status had previously prevented him from showing. Very well, you''re forcing me! Ji Youming, furious, burnt his Essence Blood, exhaling smoke and summoning lightning. The thunder and lightning that appeared during Zhu Tian and Jiang Lianyi''s fight weren''t caused by either of them, but by Ji Youming instead. Luo Tian Immortal Thunder! The lightning seemed to form a world of its own. In the clouds, mountains and rivers appeared, and all animals and plants transformed into lightning, which then destroyed that world. The lightning turned into a purple-blue torrential flow, viciously smashing down on Jiang Mingzi! A few Body Integration Realm cultivators who were paying attention to the commotion jumped in alarm, knowing they would be reduced to ashes under that thunder if it were them. I hereby set the rule [Within three breaths, you cannot dodge], roared Ji Youming, old thing, die! Jiang Mingzi unveiled the Five Virtues Banner, shaking it vigorously. The banner fluttered, displaying the prominent ancient characters for Benevolence, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom, and Trust. The purple-blue thunderous torrent that fell on the banner did not show the slightest bit of its power. How is this possible! Ji Youming was shocked. This move was one of his ultimate tricks; how could it be so easily neutralized? Jiang Mingzi sneered, but of course, he wouldn''t tell his opponent that the Five Virtues Banner was a top-notch defensive treasure, capable of muddling Yin and Yang, impervious to myriad magics. I hereby set the rule [Within three breaths, you cannot dodge]! Fate is unpredictable! An enigmatic force coalesced at the tip of Jiang Mingzi''s finger. Ji Youming sensed something was wrong, and as he turned to run, he realized the rule made it impossible to escape within a single breath and was forced to withstand the attack. Don''t think you''re the only one who can defend! From his Storage Ring, Ji Youming pulled out a lion''s skin, a defensive magic artifact crafted from the corpse of his predecessor, Ji Xiong. Plth. Jiang Mingzi''s finger pierced through the impregnable lion''s skin, touching Ji Youming''s forehead. What have you done! Ji Youming felt something change, but he couldn''t pinpoint what it was. Jiang Mingzi certainly wouldn''t reveal the function of his technique to his enemy. The two continued to fight. Ji Youming repeatedly made mistakes; either his cultivation technique got stuck, or his seal formations were a beat too slow. All sorts of coincidences abounded. Fate is unpredictable; the Divine Ability Causality reduces an opponent''s luck for a period of time. In other words, it brought bad luck to Ji Youming. After hundreds of exchanges, Ji Youming, who was already inferior to Jiang Mingzi, now also faced the defense of the top-notch treasure, the Five Virtues Banner, which made any attack on Jiang Mingzi useless. Coupled with his terrible luck, he made error after error, essentially getting pummeled during these hundreds of exchanges. Jiang Mingzi attacked ruthlessly, with lethal blows, until finally AaahaEUR Jiang Mingzi transformed into a giant phoenix, tearing open Ji Youming''s chest with its steel-strong talons. Seeing the tide of battle turn against him, Ji Youming initiated Astral Projection, burned his lifespan, and decisively fled! Hmph, he sure ran off fast. Jiang Mingzi coldly huffed. He hadn''t expected Ji Youming to flee so resolutely; unless he too burned his lifespan, there was no way to catch up to Ji Youming. Perhaps I hit him too hard and scared him off? Jiang Mingzi didn''t bother with Ji Youming anymore, collecting his body into a Storage Ring and went to find the Ancient Ancestor in Demon City. aEUR Huff, huff, huffaEUR Ji Youming''s heart still raced with fear, and seeing that Jiang Mingzi was not chasing, he stopped burning his lifespan. Returning to the clan in the state of a soul, it''s very likely that I would be discovered along the way. Possess someone, and use their body to return! Ji Youming arrived outside the city, where there were all the minor cultivators who, without the protection of a Senior Brother, didn''t dare enter the city to watch the battle. He could just pick anyone. It''s you! Without another word, he rushed into a minor cultivator''s Lingtai. The minor cultivator''s soul was meditating, and upon seeing Ji Youming, he was greatly startled. Kid, what''s your name? Ji Youming sneered sinisterly, revealing his true form aEUR an appearance that could stop a crying child in fright. I, I''m called Kong Hao. The minor cultivator named Kong Hao was clearly very nervous. Kong Hao, is it? I''ll remember your name Wait, where did this iron barrier come from? sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Ji Youming was about to attack Kong Hao to initiate possession, he discovered that there was an iron barrier between himself and Kong Hao. This is a seal. How come you have a seal inside you? Who is it sealing? Ji Youming couldn''t make head nor tail of it, when suddenly, a familiar and chilling voice sounded. Of course it''s sealing me! Ji Youming turned sharply only to find another Taozhu inside the barrier, shivering uncontrollably, and he cried out in shock. Ji Xiong! Ji Xiong had lost an eye, and it sounded as though there was something stuck in his throat; his laughter was hoarse and unpleasant, his schadenfreude apparent to anyone who heard it. Ji Youming, you dared to commit insubordination, to scheme for the position of Clan Leader. Did you ever think you would end up like this? What, what are you going to do! If this were his prime, he naturally wouldn''t have feared the former Clan Leader, but he had just fought a bloody battle with Jiang Mingzi and was at his weakest. Encountering the former Clan Leader now, he was only in for a beating. What do I intend to do? Obviously, share this enclosure with me! Ji Xiong bellowed, and subdued Ji Youming! This was the place where Ji Xiong had been sealed. Ji Youming might leave, but Ji Xiong would never let his enemy get away. He had been confined here for many years; he hadn''t understood how to break the seal, but he certainly understood how to create one! aEUR Half a day later, the battle in Demon City concluded, and the clash between the two ancient Semi-Immortals shocked the world. Ji Youming went missing, his life or death uncertain. The two cultivators from the Long Clan at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and the elders from the Di Jiang and Jiuying clans had fought without a clear winner, but any observant person could tell that this was just an external excuse. Both the elder of the Di Jiang Clan and the Ancient Ancestor of the Jiuying had suffered heavy injuries, requiring a long period of rest and recovery. In the Imperial Palace of Demon City, Zhu Tian transformed into a human form and sat on the throne that symbolized power. Your Majesty The bandaged elder of the Di Jiang Clan stood waiting at his side. Enough, step back. There''s nothing for you here, Zhu Tian said dismissively with a wave of his hand. After the elder of the Di Jiang Clan left, two figures, a man and a woman, appeared in the palace; it was Jiang Lianyi and Lu Yang. The grand Imperial Palace, with only three people, seemed extraordinarily empty. Zhu Tian rubbed his hands with feigned enthusiasm, smiling as he offered his seat, Friend Jiang, please sit. The chair is cold; let me warm it up for you. Jiang Lianyi turned to look at Lu Yang, Senior Brother, would you like to sit? Lu Yang: aEUR I, a member of the Human race, sitting in the seat of the ruler of the Demon Nation? Lu Yang looked at Zhu Tian: You sit? The three of them went round in circles until ultimately, Zhu Tian took out two more thrones from his Storage Ring, solving the dilemma. The three chairs formed a circle, almost like villagers huddling around a stove to chat. Jiang Lianyi posed the question she most wanted an answer to: Do you know where my husband is? Ah, he''s still alive? Chapter 623 Chapter 623: Chapter 622: A Terrified Zhu Tian Chapter 623: Chapter 622: A Terrified Zhu Tian The moment the words escaped his lips, Lu Yang felt as if his life hung by a thread, his existence subject to unpredictable fate. Jiang Lianyi cast a cold glance at Zhu Tian but did not make a move. This was a necessary precaution, she worried Zhu Tian might lie, so she used the power of the Dao Fruit Outline to secretly command him to conceal nothing and say whatever came to mind. Zhu Tian made up for his oversight before it was too late, quickly saying, I meant, I thought the Qilin Immortal had died long ago. After speaking, Zhu Tian wished he could slap himself twice across the mouth. In the past, he would always speak after careful thought, so what was happening today? Why wasn''t he thinking before speaking? Jiang Lianyi: It appeared that forced truth-telling had its drawbacks. Well then, it looked as though Zhu Tian, let alone knowing any clues about her husband, didn''t even know whether her husband was dead or alive. Once he calmed down, Zhu Tian broke out in a cold sweat, his hands and feet turning icy. The way Jiang Lianyi asked implied that the Qilin Immortal must still be alive, and if Zhu Tian hadn''t felt the suppression of a superior Dao Fruit, it was only because his cultivation was inadequate. The Qilin Immortal being alive and himself having acted against Jiang Lianyi this NovelFire.site Zhu Tian dared not contemplate the consequences of this matter; facing the Qilin Immortal, he wouldn''t have enough lives to spare! Do you know the Immortal Sister? Who? Zhu Tian looked confused, having never heard the name before. Me, the Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity appeared openly, emerging from Lu Yang''s body. With the master-servant imprint placed on Zhu Tian, he would not reveal her identity. Upon seeing Fairy Eternity, Zhu Tian was horror-stricken, almost thinking he was hallucinating. He jumped to his feet, unable to control his voice. An Immortal!! He had lived through the era when the Four Ancient Immortals reigned, often listening to the Immortals'' lectures; he couldn''t be more familiar with them. NovelFire.site This kind of bottomless power, undoubtedly belonged to an Immortal! To think that within the body of Young Master Lu, there lurked an Immortal! Thinking back to the affairs of the Ancient Heavenly Court, could it be that this Immortal was none other than Heavenly Venerate Dou, the hidden fifth Immortal of ancient times? No wonder Young Master Lu had not been controlled by the Di Jiang mandate, he had thought it was Jiang Lianyi who intervened, but now it appeared that it might have been the Immortal who took action. Zhu Tian suddenly realized that even though he was a great demon from ancient times, he knew far too little about the affairs of the ancient, like a frog in a well. What he knew only scratched the surface. Fine, it seems that I have encountered yet another who does not recognize me. Fairy Eternity pouted, not surprised; even Jiang Lianyi, who was closest to her and one of the strongest among the Semi-Immortals, couldn''t remember her, let alone someone like Zhu Tian. Zhu Tian, quite perceptively, offered the fourth imperial chair for Fairy Eternity to sit. The four of them sat in a circle, continuing their chat with a strong rural homey atmosphere. Tell us, what made you decide to enter into slumber, and why choose to resurrect now? That story begins with the cataclysmic battle waged by the Four Ancient Immortals, a battle whose adversaries are still unknown to us As Zhu Tian spoke, his gaze shifted toward Fairy Eternity, becoming more panic-stricken than before. The master of the Heavenly Court, the hidden fifth Immortal, the enemy of the Four Ancient ImmortalsaEURcould it be that the adversary they faced back then was this Great Power? Fairy Eternity glared, Don''t look at me, continue. Oh, oh, Zhu Tian quickly calmed his frightened heart, feeling as though he had walked along the edge of life and death. For the Qilin Immortal killing him was as easy as flipping a hand, and this master of the Heavenly Court, having fought the Four Ancient Immortals, likely possessed even greater strength than the Qilin Immortal. If it had been this being who intervened at the Heavenly Altar just now Zhu Tian shivered. Seeing how cordial the relationship between Young Sect Master Lu and the Heavenly Court Master is, if one can''t get on the good side of the Heavenly Court Master, then cozying up to Young Sect Master Lu is also a way of indirectly saving the situation. Zhu Tian continued, Friend Jiang, you''ve witnessed that battle as well, haven''t you? It''s a realm we Semi-Immortals can never reach. The chasm is too vast and insurmountable, driving one to despair Jiang Lianyi corrected, I''m not in despair. It drives me to despair. At that time, I was thinking there''s no such thing as eternal existence. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Four Ancient Immortals couldn''t possibly reign forever. Since I couldn''t shine in the era of the Four Ancient Immortals, why not slumber and await the time when there would be no Immortals, and preferably no Semi-Immortals either? Then I could awaken? The more I thought about it, the better the idea seemed. I quickly scavenged a heap of heavenly treasures for a deep sleep, burying them in my coffin before interment. I left a message for my descendants, instructing them to resurrect me in an era devoid of Immortals. This became the Di Jiang Clan''s top-secret knowledge, passed down strictly from one Clan Leader to the next. Over two hundred years ago, my descendants woke me up. Upon awakening, hey, what a great era indeed, where Semi-Immortals are invincible. Then, I spent two hundred years restoring my strength while establishing the Demon NationaEURjust this morning the Demon Nation was completed, and you all came attacking. Seeing that Zhu Tian really didn''t know anything, Jiang Lianyi didn''t waste any more time asking questions and prepared to leave. As I''ve said before, the Phoenix Tribe will become a member of the Demon Nation. Once the Demon Territory is united, you should focus on governing the Demon Nation, and I will monitor you at all times. In ancient times, Immortals ruled over tens of thousands of Life Stars, and Semi-Immortals, a bit less, could rule over several hundreds. Fairy Eternity was an exception, ruling just one. Zhu Tian had experience in governance. Upon leaving the Imperial Palace of Demon City, Immortal Fairy Eternity returned to Lu Yang''s body. Where shall we go next? To the Phoenix Tribe. Qiongqi Clan. The petite figure studied intently the Recording Orb that the Gold Clan Leader had purchased at a hefty price, with a grave expression. The battle between the two Semi-Immortals was worth studying over and over. Indeed, it''s Jiang Lianyi, and she''s in her prime no less. The petite figure clicked her tongue; she had thought Jiang Lianyi had just awakened, far from her peak condition. Now she saw that with wide and unrestrained movements, not even holding back, Jiang Lianyi hadn''t even used her trump cards before she dispatched Zhu Tian. Could it be that Heavenly Venerate Dou gave her some good stuff? Ancestor, what is our next step the Gold Clan Leader asked timidly at her side. First, join the Demon Nation. It''s not shown on the Recording Orb, but given Jiang Lianyi''s character, she must have placed a master-servant imprint on Zhu Tian. Nominally, the Demon Nation is Zhu Tian''s, but in reality, it belongs to Jiang Lianyi. With Jiang Lianyi present, it''s a foregone conclusion that the Demon Nation will be united. Our Qiongqi Clan has always refrained from joining; it''s better to take the initiative now and join the Demon Nation, maintaining some degree of initiative. The petite figure had constantly been in conflict with Jiang Lianyi in ancient times. Nobody knew Jiang Lianyi''s character better than she did. Taking advantage of the smokescreen to imprint the master-servant mark, it might fool others, but not her. I never heard Heavenly Venerate Dou mention this Heavenly Court, said the petite figure. Realizing there was nothing more to glean from the battle of the Semi-Immortals, the petite figure casually tossed the Recording Orb behind her, giving it to the Gold Clan Leader. Whether you keep this Recording Orb or destroy it, just make sure it''s not seen by outsiders. The Gold Clan Leader, puzzled, asked, Is it because the battle of the Semi-Immortals is of great importance and shouldn''t be divulged lightly? It''s because the Ba Xia Clan drove a hard bargain, and the embarrassing process of you buying the Recording Orb was recorded. Oh. Chapter 624 Chapter 624: Chapter 623: Return to Phoenix Tribe Chapter 624: Chapter 623: Return to Phoenix Tribe The Phoenix Tribe, three Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancient ancestors sat side by side, looking exceptionally tense. Ao Li, the envoy from the East Sea Long Clan, the clan leaders of the Demon Territory Long Clan, and the Phoenix Clan were also there, but they didn''t even have the qualifications to sit. Besides, there were the old members of both clans, all great demons who had left a significant mark in the Demon Territory, having gained great fame for their deeds. As the newer generation took over, they retired from active life. They held extremely high positions within the clan, and even the clan leaders would have to treat them with utmost respect upon meeting them. With the three ancient ancestors present, their own identities and statuses seemed insignificant; they could only stand. The ancient ancestor of the Long Clan from the Demon Territory felt the heavy atmosphere and attempted to make conversation, saying, It''s uncertain when the Phoenix Ancestor will arrive. The gathering of people from both clans was for the anticipated return of the Phoenix Ancestor. After Jiang Mingzi had killed Ji Youming, he wanted to go to Demon City to find the Phoenix Ancestor, but was a step too late; the battle of the Semi-Immortals had ended, and both Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi had already left. .Co Thinking that the ancient ancestor would surely want to return home to have a look, he hurried back to the Phoenix Tribe to wait. He didn''t even take the time to refine Ji Youming''s corpse, just kept waiting. The two branches of the Long Clan thought the same, convening at the Phoenix Tribe, hence the current scene. Now, the periphery of the Phoenix Tribe was packed with various great demons from major tribes, all of them there to curry favor with the Phoenix Tribe. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co In the past, if the Phoenix Tribe was considered the first great tribe of the Demon Territory it was due to their deep heritage; while powerful, they hadn''t reached a level commanding universal submission. Now it was different, with the return of the Phoenix Ancestor even if the Phoenix Tribe claimed not to be powerful, no one would believe it. I really envy you all. With the Phoenix Ancestor''s return, the Phoenix Tribe is on the rise, said the two Transcendance Tribulation Stage beings from the Long Clan enviously as they looked at Jiang Mingzi. With the return of the Phoenix Ancestor, all internal and external troubles facing the Phoenix Tribe could be resolved. Why couldn''t their Long Clan have such fortune? Oh no, not at all, Jiang Mingzi''s mouth was nearly split with his grin. ClangaEUR The members of the Phoenix Tribe who were guarding the door came pushing it open, out of breath, pointed outside, and excitedly said, The ancient ancestor, the ancient ancestor is here, in the sky! What! The three Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons hastily stood up and went out to welcome their arrival. In the sky floated a magnificent sunset cloud, as dazzling as Jiang Lianyi''s bright red dress, strikingly conspicuous. Upon the sunset cloud, the congregation of the Heavenly Court Sect assembled, not just Jiang Lianyi and Lu Yang, but also Third Senior Sister, Meng Jingzhou, and the five elders. Of course, they all appeared in the guise of members of the Heavenly Court Sect. Third Senior Sister originally didn''t want to pretend to be a part of the Heavenly Court Sect, but she couldn''t stand everyone else going to the Phoenix TribeaEURand she felt a bit lonely and sad not going. What are you all doing here! Lu Yang messaged Meng Jingzhou. We will be returning to the Sect together soon; what''s wrong with gathering a bit earlier! Meng Jingzhou responded confidently. Ancient ancestor! Phoenix Ancestor! We pay tribute to the Phoenix Ancestor! Seeing Jiang Lianyi, members of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans fell to their knees, overcome with excitement. All right, get up, Jiang Lianyi raised her hand. Seeing her clan members after three hundred thousand years, she was equally moved. Up until now, she hadn''t rushed to meet her clansmen, mainly because the tribe had built her up too much, with tales like being reborn from fire, to name one. To be honest, she felt embarrassed to deny it and equally so to falsely acknowledge it. Accompanied by members of both clans, Jiang Lianyi entered the Phoenix Tribe''s Ancestral Hall. Lu Yang and the others did not descend from the clouds; since Jiang Lianyi was going home to see her clan members, they felt no need to interfere. The Ancestral Hall was filled with tablets of the Phoenix Tribe''s ancestors, the one at the very top being Jiang Lianyi''s, with a recently added Qilin Immortal beside it. Jiang Lianyi: You all move quite quickly. What''s your name? Jiang Lianyi noticed that Jiang Mingzi was the highest in cultivation within the Phoenix Tribe. Responding to the ancient ancestor, my name is Jiang Mingzi. Late-stage Transcendance. Very good. The Phoenix Tribe''s endurance over these many years couldn''t have been without your protection. You have worked hard. It was no trouble at all! Jiang Mingzi''s eyes were brimming with tears. And you two, what are your names? I hear that the Long Clan has now split into two groups, one in the Demon Territory and the other in the East Sea? ` Senior, yes, I am Ao Chunqiu, replied the old ancestor from the Dragon Clan of the Demon Territory. And I am Ao Fan, said one of the old ancestors from the East Sea Dragon Clan. Do you have any news of Ao Ling? Ao Fan clenched his fists, feeling bitter inside, Senior, no. He had heard that the two ancient ancestors were both friends and foes, and he had hoped to inquire about the ancient ancestors from the Phoenix Ancestor. Now it seemed hopeless. Jiang Lianyi nodded, as this was within her expectations. She suspected the husband must have hidden Ao Ling very well out of fear that the puppet master behind the scenes would discover her. The Dragon Clan alone would probably not find any clues. You don''t have to worry about Xiao Ling''s safety. She is merely using a secret technique to sleep somewhere. I will do my best to find her. Thank you, Senior! Ao Fan and Ao Chunqiu said excitedly. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the help of the Phoenix Ancestor, their chances of finding the ancient ancestors greatly increased. There''s no need to thank me; it''s what should be done. My relationship with Xiao Ling is closer than you might imagine aEUR we both are wives of the Qilin Immortal. Ah? The Dragon and Phoenix Clans were both taken aback by this news. But after careful consideration, it made sense. The Qilin Immortal was powerful, so having two wives was nothing unusual. As for the affairs of the Demon Nation, the Phoenix Tribe and Dragon Clan of the Demon Territory are welcome to join. A unified Demon Territory is beneficial for the development of the Demon Race. As for your concerns about Zhu Tian becoming overambitious and attacking the Human Race, he wouldn''t dare with me present. The East Sea Dragon Clan doesn''t need to join the Demon Nation. I heard that the chaos in the East Sea is not much better than that of the Demon Territory. If Xiao Ling were here, the East Sea would be her territory, so I won''t intervene. Yes! The reassurances from Jiang Lianyi swept away the worries of the Phoenix Tribe and the Dragon Clan of the Demon Territory. I''ve heard there''s a talented junior in the clan, named Jiang Shishi. Bring her to me; I want to take a look. Jiang Lianyi recalled Lu Yang mentioning this junior when speaking of the Creation Ancient Land. The Immortal Sister had appraised her talent as passable. For Immortal Sister to appraise her as passable meant it was a high evaluation. Hearing the ancient ancestor mention his daughter, Clan Leader Jiang Xi''s heart pounded excitedly. Jiang Shishi could never have expected the ancient ancestor to take the initiative to seek her out. When she was brought to the Ancestral Hall and saw the ancient ancestor, she was completely bewildered. Had it not been for her mother, Jiang Xi, who sent her a message to kneel and pay respects, she would have forgotten even that. Jiang Lianyi examined Jiang Shishi, causing everyone to feel very tense. Not a bad seedling, just a bit rigid in her thinking. But that''s not a big problem. I will personally mentor her. Not to mention, it was imperative not to be outdone by Zhu Yunwu, who was raised by Zhu Tian. And Jiang Lianyi was quite pleased with Jiang Shishi''s talent; enough to consider her a worthy successor. Afterwards, Jiang Lianyi listened to Jiang Mingzi''s report on the Phoenix Tribe''s journey of three hundred thousand years since her slumber. There had been difficulties and dangers, but also the emergence of geniuses. Jiang Mingzi narrated excitedly, and Jiang Lianyi listened quietly, occasionally interjecting with a knowing smile. Not bad, it seems the Phoenix Tribe has developed well. Now I can rest assured. Jiang Lianyi got up to leave, startling Jiang Mingzi, who feared that the ancient ancestor might think the Phoenix Tribe had not developed well without her and would therefore disregard them. Ancient ancestor, please don''t leave! Ancient ancestor, please don''t leave! People from the Phoenix Tribe kneeled as one, beseeching Jiang Lianyi to stay. Jiang Lianyi turned back helplessly, I have just awakened and haven''t yet had a chance to see this new world. I''m just stepping out for a walk. Oh. Jiang Mingzi stood up, embarrassed. Jiang Lianyi heaved a sigh of relief, having found a legitimate excuse. Having been mentored by Fairy Eternity and always hanging around with her, Jiang Lianyi was not someone who liked to stay in one place. Asking her to stay in the Phoenix Tribe indefinitely was harder than killing her. She left the Ancestral Hall and leaped up, merging with Lu Yang who was sitting in the clouds. Senior Brother, shall we return to the Seek Dao Sect? Immortal Sister told me that the Sect has a female major demon, whose strength matches that of Immortal Sister. Once she regains her power, the three of us will confront the female major demon together! Lu Yang: Is it still possible to quit the Immortal Lineage now? Chapter 625 Chapter 625: Chapter 624 Changes in the Nascent Soul Stage Chapter 625: Chapter 624 Changes in the Nascent Soul Stage On the way to Great Xia, as everyone was resting, Lu Yang finally found the time to apprehend the mysteries of the Nascent Soul Stage. Ever since his breakthrough in the Nascent Soul Stage at the Heavenly Altar, there had been a series of continuous events, leaving him no time to properly study. The power of space Lu Yang stretched out his hand, and the space in his palm slightly twisted, tearing, stretching, and deforming, forming a vortex-like shape. One of the characteristics of the Nascent Soul Stage is the preliminary mastery of spatial power. Storage Rings are the most typical spatial magic artifacts. To craft a Storage Ring, one''s cultivation level must be at the Nascent Soul Stage at a minimum; to control even bigger spaces, one would need powers of the Divinity Transformation Stage or Body Integration Realm. For instance, Seek Dao Sect''s Identity Jades are a special type of Storage Ring, all crafted by the Fifth Elder. Before Eldest Senior Sister gave him the Green Peak Sword, the most valuable magic artifact Lu Yang possessed was the Identity Jade. He felt that his speed, strength, agility, and Spiritual Sense had all undergone earth-shattering changes. That so-called number one genius of Great Xia, when compared to him, was nothing special! Lu Yang also discovered that his Spiritual Space had expanded more than tenfold, comparable to a football fieldaEURthis was the spiritual strength exclusive to the Divinity Transformation Stage. If he wished, he could crush all cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage with just his Spiritual Sense attacksaEURdazing them at the least, or reducing them to idiocy at the worst. Lu Yang slowly closed his eyes, concentrated his thoughts, and softly exclaimed, Astral projection! NovelFire.site This was the omnipresent sinister wind that only Souls could perceive. For Souls with an unstable foundation, it was a disaster. For Lu Yang''s Soul, however, the sinister wind was merely a somewhat cool breeze with no threat. In the state of Astral Projection, his sensory abilities escalated even further. Astral Projection was another characteristic of the Nascent Soul Stage, although Lu Yang had managed it during the Foundation Establishment Stage. Back then, after killing the Tiger Demon and acquiring the magic skill to command ghost servants from it, he cultivated this skill, enabling his Soul to act as a ghost servant, achieving Astral Projection. However, at that time, his Soul was too fragile, susceptible to injury from even the slightest disturbance. Severe cases could even damage his foundation, which is why Lu Yang had since refrained from employing this technique. Hence, for a cultivator to possess another, two essential conditions must be met. One is a cultivation level reaching at least the Nascent Soul Stage; the other is compliance with the Possession Laws, which require a procedural approval before possessing. They say Astral Projection can allow one''s Soul to travel thousands of miles, to face the vast sea in the morning and the Cangwu trees by dusk. It''s time to give it a try. Lu Yang laughed excitedly. His Soul completely left his body, sprinting forward at full strength to see how far he could fly. Then, he watched, eyes wide open, as his physical body meditated among the clouds, growing increasingly distant. The Auspicious Cloud was navigated by Jiang Lianyi, moving surprisingly fast, not something Lu Yang''s Soul could match in its Astral Projection flight speed. HeyaEURwait for me! Lu Yang''s Soul hastily shouted. .co You rascal. Getting wind of Lu Yang''s odd behavior, the Grand Elder chuckled and pulled his Soul back. Lu Yang, a little embarrassed, scratched the back of his head and chuckled foolishly as he continued to observe the changes within him. Looking inward at himself, in the area of his Dantian, he found the chubby white Nascent Soul and Fairy Eternity beside it, laughing heartily to the point of tears. Hahahaha, to dare leave your body in Soul form while Lianyi navigates the cloud! Aren''t you afraid she might leave you behind! Lu Yang glowered, not wanting to be laughed at by Fairy Eternity, Fairy, what are you doing in my Dantian? What kind of question is that? Is it any of your business where this Fairy is? retorted Fairy Eternity hands-on-hips. With Lu Yang''s body being so vast, where couldn''t she go? Let''s not talk about that. Take a look at your Nascent Soul. Doesn''t it resemble me a bit? Lu Yang rolled his eyes, feeling the Fairy was spouting nonsense: How''s that possible? My Nascent Soul naturally looks like me Damn it, how come it really does look a bit like you! The Nascent Soul was white and chubby, and its eyebrows resembled those of Fairy EternityaEURit was extremely adorable. What was this situation?! You''ve forgotten. When I was the Acting Sect Master, and you handled the Sect affairs for me, I assisted in your cultivation. In other words, a part of your Golden Core Stage cultivation was actually cultivated by me. It''s only natural for the Nascent Soul to bear a semblance to me. Lu Yang: If I''d known it would be like this, I wouldn''t have let you cultivate for me no matter what. You should''ve handled the sect affairs yourself. But now, it''s too late to say anything. What is the use of this Nascent Soul? Lu Yang had heard that the Nascent Soul Stage is infinitely mysterious, not to mention the power of space and astral projection, but the most crucial aspect is the Nascent Soul itself. The quality of the Golden Core and the cultivation method during the Golden Core Stage will directly determine the strength of the Nascent Soul. Considering that Fairy Eternity, a senior cultivator, was present, it was more convenient to ask directly. When this topic came up, Fairy Eternity chuckled with pride. This Nascent Soul is formed from the shattering of the Invincible Elixir, the essence of the Invincible Elixir is concentrated in this infant (Nascent Soul)! Therefore, your Nascent Soul is quite different from ordinary Nascent Souls. Other cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage have to sacrifice their Nascent Soul and control it to fight. Theoretically, when you''re at the Nascent Soul Stage and sacrifice your Nascent Soul, it can fight on its own. That smart? Lu Yang was startled. It was as if he had two selves. When using the Wooden Avatar, he would no longer need to divide his attention to control it, and could fight two battles at the same time. This truly meant doubling one''s combat power! My painstaking efforts to maintain a 100% win rate during the Golden Core Stage were not in vain! That''s why I have named this type of Nascent Soul ''Invincible Nascent Soul''! Is it possible to change the name? No! Fairy Eternity was firm in her stance. Alright then. The Invincible Nascent Soul is formidable, but there''s a prerequisite if you want the Invincible Elixir to fight for you. What''s the prerequisite? That is, you need to defeat your Nascent Soul. ??? Lu Yang was full of question marks. But considering his unparalleled combat power, defeating his own Nascent Soul should not be difficult. Would you like to give it a try? Fairy Eternity suggested. Let''s try! Fairy Eternity pulled Lu Yang''s soul and Nascent Soul into the Spiritual Space and instructed Lu Yang, Feel carefully, do you and your Nascent Soul seem to be connected by an invisible thread? There is such a feeling. Cut off this thread! You have to use your imagination, imagine there really is this thread, and you have a pair of scissors in your hand that can cut off the thread! Lu Yang followed Fairy Eternity''s instructions step by step and cut off the connection with his Nascent Soul. The moment the connection was severed, the Nascent Soul opened its eyes and charged at Lu Yang ferociously. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such speed! Lu Yang exclaimed. But still not a match for me! Half a moment later, Lu Yang was lying on the ground, pinned and pounded by the Nascent Soul, looking up at Fairy Eternity with his last breath. Fairy, why is this Nascent Soul so strong? Fairy Eternity nodded as if it were a matter of course: Didn''t I tell you? This is the Invincible Nascent Soul. If it can even beat you, isn''t that invincible? Chapter 626 Chapter 626: Chapter 625: Elder Brother Dai, We Need to Report Some Situations to You Chapter 626: Chapter 625: Elder Brother Dai, We Need to Report Some Situations to You Lu Yang felt that Fairy Eternity made a lot of sense, but upon careful consideration, he always felt something was off. Fairy Eternity continued to explain the principle of the Invincible Nascent Soul to Lu Yang, The Invincible Nascent Soul is a part of you; it knows all the moves you do, and it doesn''t know the ones you don''t. The Invincible Nascent Soul can''t think for itself; it only makes the best choices based on instinct. The difference between you and it is that it can choose the most suitable moment to use the most appropriate move with the most suitable power, whereas you fall short in all these aspects. In other words, the Invincible Nascent Soul is your strongest state. To defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul, you must break through your limits and surpass your Nascent Soul in every aspect! Fairy, could you stop talking about this for now, and could you stop the Nascent Soul from hitting me? Lu Yang was at his wit''s end, being hit by the Nascent Soul while listening to Fairy Eternity''s lecture! Use your imagination. Just reconnect that broken thread, and you''ll be fine. Lu Yang had no choice but to endure the beating while closing his eyes, imagining the thread reconnected and establishing a connection with the Invincible Nascent Soul. Only then did the Invincible Nascent Soul stop its attack and enter a dormant state. Lu Yang looked at his Nascent Soul, his heart still racing. If it were not for being in the Spiritual Space, he would have been beaten to a pulp by the Nascent Soul, seriously injured and unable to get up. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co So while other cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage can control their Nascent Souls in combat, until I can defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul, I can only fight by myself? That''s not exactly true. Let me ask you, what is the definition of a Nascent Soul? Lu Yang thought for a moment and said, Born in the dantian, resembling a baby, composed of pure and turbid qi, possessing great power, and having the ability to possess others. Immortals have infinite lifespans, and I am only sixteen, no different from a baby. NovelFire.site.co sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My soul is also composed of pure and turbid qi, and my strength needs no mention, on par with Miss Yun. I can also possess you. According to this definition, when I am in your dantian, I am your Nascent Soul. In other words, you have dual Nascent Souls. If I am in a good mood, I might help you in battle. Lu Yang: Fairy, I appreciate your kind intentions, but please just lie down peacefully in the Spiritual Space and don''t cause any trouble. So this Invincible Nascent Soul is completely useless now? Not exactly. ''Unable to defeat'' is one thing, but the Invincible Nascent Soul is still a part of you; if you died, it would cease to exist. If you were to encounter an enemy you can''t defeat Lu Yang was delighted, The Invincible Nascent Soul will help me deal with them? It will separate from your body and run away as fast as possible. Lu Yang painfully massaged his brow, only to realize that rubbing the brow of a soul body was useless. Meng Jingzhou saw Lu Yang deeply engrossed in researching the changes of the Nascent Soul Stage and felt extremely envious and covetous. It was Lu Yang who had found the Phoenix Ancestor, Lu Yang who had made a splash, and Lu Yang who had formed the Nascent Soul. It seemed like he had been just a spectator throughout their journey in the Demon Territory! Lu Yang opened his eyes and saw Meng Jingzhou''s resentful expression. He guessed Meng Jingzhou''s thoughts at a glance and consoled him thoughtfully, You need to look on the bright sideaEURnow that I''ve reached the Nascent Soul Stage, the title of the strongest Golden Core Stage falls to you. Doesn''t that make you feel much better when you think about it? Meng Jingzhou nodded subconsciously, then suddenly realized something was wrong. Nonsense, even when you were at the Golden Core Stage, I could still beat you! Lu Yang shook his head, I don''t believe it, unless we have a fight right now. If you can defeat me, I''ll admit you''re the strongest at the Golden Core Stage. Where''s your face? The two of them bickered and squabbled, finally arriving at the borders of Great Xia. To enter the Great Xia border, one needed to verify their identity, go through a security check to prevent carrying items that didn''t comply with regulationsaEURlike in the early days of Great Xia''s establishment when the systems were imperfect, a cultivator stole a large amount of sea water from the East Sea. Therefore, Jiang Lianyi decisively chose to stealthily cross the national border. Her identity was too sensitive, and once exposed at the border, she could imagine the ensuing chaos without needing to elaborate, fearing that the entire city would be disturbed. People would rush over to gawk at her as if she were some rare animal, which she found exceedingly annoying. Moreover, as one of the Heavenly Court''s Four Imperial Protectors, her appearance with the Seek Dao Sect would reveal their identities as well. After sneaking across, Jiang Lianyi sped up her journey, smoothly arriving at the Seek Dao Sect. Not a bad place. Jiang Lianyi commented. The Seek Dao Sect''s territory was vast, guarded by a Sect Protection Array at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage level, and the spiritual essence was extraordinarily abundant, appearing to be almost on par with the power of the Phoenix Tribe. With five Elders vouching for her, River Spirit let her in without checking her identity. It was only after entering the Sect that Jiang Lianyi truly felt surprised. Talents abounded, far surpassing what the Phoenix Tribe could compare with. In ancient times, tribes were established with bloodlines as the bond, whether it was the Human race or the Demon Race; Sects emerged after the end of the ancient era, and Jiang Lianyi had not seen Sects before. She hadn''t paid much attention when Lu Yang had introduced them before, but now that she saw them in person, she realized she had underestimated the concept of a Sect. Why the Demon Race revered pure blood was ultimately because it symbolized strength. Each race devoted itself to cultivating pure-blooded members of the Demon Race, maximizing the potential within their bloodlines. The Sects, on the other hand, focused not on bloodlines but on talent, teaching students in accordance with their aptitude, each with their own strengths, which was clearly much more advanced than the way of the Demon Race. Little Dai must still be waiting for us to bring back intelligence on the Demon Nation. Little Lu and Little Meng, you both understand the situation there better, so go and report to Little Dai. After entering the Sect, the five Elders were in high spirits, looking for the other three Elders to show off their experiences in the Demon Territory. They were extremely pleased with themselves for not having missed out on this trip. By the time Lu Yang came to his senses, only he, Third Senior Sister, Meng Jingzhou, and Jiang Lianyi were left on the spot. Third Senior Sister, would you take Elder Lianyi to visit Sky Gate Mountain? Sure. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou entered the Task Hall, navigating their way to Elder Brother Dai''s office like old hands. The two of them often made outstanding contributions to uphold justice, and Dai Bufan praised their character endlessly, giving them special permission to visit him directly without needing to report first. Knock, knock, knock, Lu Yang knocked on the door politely. Come in, Dai Bufan''s voice came from the room. Dai Bufan was in a good mood. Recently there had been a decrease in Demon Path activities, giving him a much easier time. He sat in his chair, humming a tune. He then saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou entering the room. Oh, it''s you two. Hasn''t it been over half a year since I''ve seen you? I heard that Junior Sister Gan Tian invited you two to the Demon Territory. Judging by the time, you must have just caught the Demon Nation''s founding celebration. Did you come back after viewing the celebration? You''ve been quite quick. He was waiting for a report from the Grand Elder concerning the Demon Territory, not expecting the Grand Elder didn''t arrive, but Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou returned first. He guessed the Master and others were slacking off, making the two youngsters report to him instead. Yes, we accompanied Third Senior Sister in the Demon Territory and learned a lot, gaining some insights. Just now, the Grand Elder told us to report the events of the Demon Territory to Elder Brother. Dai Bufan laughed a couple of times, not taking it too seriously, and casually asked, Then tell me, what did you see in the Demon Territory? Did you meet the legendary Ancient Emperor Jiang Zhu Tian, Venerate Zhu Tian? We did meet him, they replied. How was he? Did he look quite impressive? Lu Yang candidly relayed, It was like this: I awakened the Phoenix Ancestor Jiang Lianyi and even brought her into the Heavenly Court Sect. Elder Lianyi and I attended the founding ceremony, and she also took the opportunity to reprimand Venerate Zhu Tian, resulting in a battle of Semi-Immortals. Additionally, six Transcendance Tribulation Stage Demon Emperors also joined the fight. On hearing this, Dai Bufan silently stood up, stepped aside, and with a gesture of invitation, said: Come, Junior Brother Lu, from now on, you are the Hall Master of the Task Hall. Chapter 627 Chapter 627: Chapter 626: A Draw Chapter 627: Chapter 626: A Draw And you, Junior Brother Meng, no, Vice Hall Master Meng, the Task Hall shall be left to the two of you to be responsible for. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dai Bufan felt he couldn''t keep up with the changing times and was at the age of retirement; it was time to step down and let more capable hands take the lead. Two years ago, before he had met Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, he thought he was doing well for his age, being an early-stage Unification cultivator with a bright future ahead. During his tenure overseeing the Task Hall, he was able to deduce the desired intelligence from intricate and subtle matters, unravel complex issues to reveal the truth, and issue tasks that not only punished evil and promoted good but also served to train junior brothers and sisters. To say he was the backbone of the Seek Dao Sect would not be an exaggeration. Now, he felt like he was no backbone at all, completely unable to cope with the affairs of these two! Your first trip out, you both joined the Eternity Sect, and then the Eternity Sect was annihilated. On your second trip out, you discovered that Junior Brother Li Haoran was the reincarnation of the former Master of the Jiuyou Sect. The third time you went out, you created the Heavenly Court Sect and reached a deep cooperation with the Jiuyou Sect. On your fourth expedition, you encountered a Transcendency Tribulation Stage Great Yu Cultivator at the Qingzhou festival, prompting the Eldest Senior Sister to take action. The fifth time you went out, you ran into three Great Yu Cultivators in Hanshui City, all at the Transcendency Tribulation Stage, and you even captured all three of them. Then, on your sixth outing, you went ahead and resurrected the legendary Phoenix Ancestor, causing a commotion at the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony. I clearly heard you two were just helping Junior Sister Gan Tian with an archaeological investigation; how did you manage to dig up the Phoenix Ancestor while at it? I can''t even begin to imagine what you''ll get up to the next time you leave! NovelFire.site The legendary Semi-Immortal, and just by taking a trip, you actually resurrected them and triggered the Battle of Semi-Immortals?! A battle involving six Transcendency Tribulation cultivators and two Semi-Immortals was something Dai Bufan had never witnessed in his life, yet not only did you see it, you were the main causes of it! No, no, no, that won''t do at all! Lu Yang waved his hands repeatedly, rejecting Dai Bufan''s suggestion. Sit down. I''ll talk to our master, he''ll definitely agree! No way, no way, I''m of low status, with cultivation too weak to bear such a responsibility! Meng Jingzhou also spoke up in support of Lu Yang: Yes, indeed, he can''t be the Task Hall Master. He''s the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, and Elder Brother of Elder Lianyi. Elder Lianyi is right here in our sect, and if she finds out about this, she definitely won''t agree. Dai Bufan abruptly turned his head to look at Meng Jingzhou, his eyes full of astonishment and confusion, as if he were listening to a myth. What exactly did you guys do in the Demon Territory? He placed his hands firmly on Lu Yang''s shoulders and pressed him back down into his seat. Elder Brother Dai, with a smile brimming on his face and a gentle tone in his voice, personally served Lu Yang tea and water. Come, Hall Master Lu, tell us about your experiences in the Demon Territory. The two of them took turns asking and adding details about their experiences in the Demon Territory, of course, omitting the presence of Fairy Eternity, suggesting it was just Lu Yang''s luck to successfully navigate the Creation Ancient Land and awaken Jiang Lianyi. Dai Bufan painfully tapped his forehead, unable to comprehend their outlandish experiences. So you''re saying that in essence, the Demon Nation already belongs to the Heavenly Court Sect? That''s one way to understand it. Elder Brother Dai, if there''s nothing else, we''ll take our leave, Lu Yang cautiously said, taking the opportunity while Elder Brother Dai was tapping his forehead to quickly exit the Task Hall with Meng Jingzhou. .c0 Meanwhile, Elder Brother Dai had not yet recovered from the shock of the information. The two men parted at the entrance of the Task Hall and returned to their respective peaks. Upon his return, Meng Jingzhou was ready to breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage. Back in his abode, he saw Old Ma leisurely munching on grass at the entrance, content as could be. Old Ma, I''m back from the Demon Territory. You really missed out by not going this time, the trip was incredibly rewarding! He didn''t care whether Old Ma wanted to listen or not and went on to regale him with his experiences in the Demon Territory over the past six months. After hearing everything, Old Ma was filled with regret, hating himself for being timid and afraid, for not witnessing the battle of the Semi-Immortal himself. If only he had known he would have the Phoenix Ancestor''s support, what was there to fear? He could have swept through the Demon Territory with ease. He couldn''t allow this to happen again; next time, he must follow this lad and see the world! I wonder if Elder Lianyi has met Eldest Senior Sister yet, Lu Yang was a bit worried. Lu Yang made his way up the mountain with familiarity and reached the peak, only to find a worried Third Senior Sister, without sight of the Eldest Senior Sister and Jiang Lianyi. The Third Senior Sister was sitting at a stone table, her fingers crossed and thumbs twirling around each other, clearly anxious and concerned. Third Senior Sister, where are the Eldest Senior Sister and Elder Lianyi? Oh, it''s Junior Brother. Just a moment ago, I don''t know what came over her, but Elder Lianyi wanted to test Eldest Senior Sister''s skills as soon as she met her. Eldest Senior Sister readily agreed. Considering that sparring might cause too much commotion, they went to the alternative space Eldest Senior Sister had created to fight. I''ve been waiting here ever since. Lu Yang gasped, Elder Lianyi, you really are bold, challenging the Eldest Senior Sister as soon as you arrive. Third Senior Sister, are you worried that Eldest Senior Sister might lose? Third Senior Sister sighed and gestured for Lu Yang to sit. Then, she shared her concern: I''m worried that Elder Lianyi, having just come into this world, might suffer a collapse of her Dao-heart upon defeat. Eldest Senior Sister never knew how to hold back in a fight. Just from what I know, quite a few of our seniors have suffered a collapse of their Dao-heart due to her, and it took them hundreds of years to recover their spiritual will. How did they manage to recover? Lu Yang asked curiously; it was the first time he had heard that a Dao-heart could heal, albeit the cost was drastic, requiring hundreds of years. They suppress their cultivation level and pretend to be juniors, swaggering among the young, often allowing others to mock them for their low realm or poor talent, and having no hope in this life. Then they would find the strength to fight back, revealing a portion of their true power and striking back at their detractors. Starting from the Qi Cultivation Stage, they''d join a small sect. Once they reached the Foundation Establishment Stage and the sect began limiting their growth, they''d move on to a mid-size sect for cultivation, and so on through the Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul StageaEUR They''d repeat the process I just mentioned throughout their cultivation journey. And believe it or not, this method is quite effective. There were even some seniors who found companions through this and ended up, well, a May-December romance, getting happily married and experiencing a second spring in their lives. Their mental state turned younger than before, and with the power of love, they even improved in strength. Lu Yang: So the seniors spent hundreds of years just showing off and slapping faces, huh. As they spoke, the space above them warped, and Jiang Lianyi, in human form, fell from the sky, smashed into the ground, and kicked up a cloud of dust. Lu Yang and the Third Senior Sister hurried over to check the situation. They saw that Jiang Lianyi''s breath had ceased, with no signs of life, clearly dead beyond doubt. Elder Lianyi, are you alright? Revived by Lu Yang''s concern, Jiang Lianyi abruptly sat up, her heart still pounding with fright. That was close, I had no idea there would be such a powerful junior in the future. Luckily, I committed suicide before my defeat and ended the fight, so I could barely claim a draw with her! Chapter 628 Chapter 628: Chapter 627 Another Hidden Enemy Chapter 628: Chapter 627 Another Hidden Enemy Jiang Lianyi reminisced about the battle he had just fought, feeling it was both thrilling and extremely dangerous: Worthy of being the master of our sect, indeed powerful. Just now, I battled with Sect Leader Yun in an alternative space, exchanging hundreds of moves within a few breaths'' time, and it was difficult to distinguish the victor, the intricacies involving mind games and tactics are too complex to explain clearly in a short time! Sect Leader Yun''s moves were fierce, fully demonstrating the elegance of later generations. Many say that the present can''t compare with the past, but in my opinion, that''s a big mistake. Sect Leader Yun, as a pinnacle figure of the latter era, has proven everything! The two of us fought fiercely, shattering the space, shaking time itself, and chaos qi spread everywhere. I originally planned to use the Phoenix Rebirth Technique to unleash my potential for an ultimate showdown with Sect Leader Yun, but sadly, the gateway to the alternative space opened, and I accidentally fell through. The battle ended without a clear winner, so it could only be counted as a draw! Lu Yang: Third Senior Sister: Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang felt that given Elder Lianyi''s mentality, even if he lost, his Dao heart wouldn''t collapse. Fairy Eternity was very pleased with Jiang Lianyi''s battle achievements: Worthy of being an unregistered disciple of mine, being able to use such a method to maintain the win rate at the critical moment shows promising talent, with a bright future ahead! For me to fight Sect Leader Yun to a draw, and then have you and the Second-in-command assist me later, the scales of victory will surely tip in my favor! It should be noted that in a battle between equals, any small change can alter the outcome of the fight! Eldest Senior Sister flew out of the alternative space and upon hearing Jiang Lianyi''s description of the battle, she felt somewhat helpless. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Wasn''t it you who said you wanted to show me some ancient divine abilities, and then took the initiative in attacking, casting over a hundred spells within a few breaths'' time? And after I blocked them, I launched an offensive, and you immediately used the Playing Dead Technique to escape the alternative space, right? Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang greeted obediently. Reached the Nascent Soul Stage? Not bad; your foundation is solid. Despite having just made your breakthrough, there''s no need to solidify your foundation, which is indeed worthy of someone who had the Invincible Elixir as a foundation. Eldest Senior Sister nodded; Lu Yang was making rapid progress in his cultivation, which showed he hadn''t been negligent in his training while in the Demon Territory for the past half-year. Third Junior Sister, the Sixth Elder has been missing you all this time. Now that you''re back at the sect, you''d better go see her and not wait for the elder to come looking for you, which would disrupt the proprieties. Alright. In front of Eldest Senior Sister, Third Senior Sister lost the lawless demeanor she had in the Demon Territory and was well-behaved, doing whatever Eldest Senior Sister told her to. After Third Senior Sister descended the mountain, Eldest Senior Sister gestured for Lu Yang to sit down, and Jiang Lianyi was also invited not to sit on the ground but to take a seat on a stone chair. Eldest Senior Sister, these are special products I brought back from the Demon Territory. Lu Yang, like someone presenting treasures, took out four imperial chairs from his Identity Jade, which Elder Zhu Tian had insisted on giving him before he left the Demon Nation. The atmosphere instantly changed when the stone chairs were replaced with imperial chairs. .co Junior Brother, Immortal Eternity, what did you do in the Demon Territory, and how did Elder Lianyi come back to life? Eldest Senior Sister asked with a tone of resignation. Honestly, she was quite taken aback when Third Senior Sister showed up with Jiang Lianyi. One needn''t think hard to realize that this matter had something to do with Junior Brother and Immortal Eternity. Fairy Eternity emerged and assumed a half-kneeling posture to take a seat. A human, a demon, and a ghost detailed their experiences in the Demon Territory, especially focusing on the discoveries about the world''s structure and the Recording Orb left by the Qilin Immortal, as well as the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes during the battle of the four immortals. Upon hearing this, Eldest Senior Sister remained silent for a long while aEUR a truly unexpected gain this time. The battle between Immortals cannot be decided in a short time, especially since the hidden manipulator is suspected of possessing the Causality Dao Fruit, making them even more difficult to deal with. But to be able to fight the Four Ancient Immortals for seven days and nights without a victor, it seems that the manipulator''s strength is even greater than I had anticipated. Fairy Eternity nodded, That''s what I was thinking too. Then she spoke with indignation, That Qilin Immortal kid, who knows what he''s scheming, or perhaps he''s fallen asleep? Lianyi has caused such a commotion in the Demon Nation, yet there''s no sign of him. This was also one of the reasons why Jiang Lianyi made a public appearance at the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation. Her standing upon the Heavenly Altar meant that Fairy Eternity had been resurrected, a message she intended to convey to the Qilin Immortal. Yet even so, the Qilin Immortal still had not shown himself, indicating that his current situation was very complicated. Either he was in a deep sleep for some reason, or he was unable to or should not meet Fairy Eternity. In the Recording Orb, the Qilin Immortal spoke with brimming confidence, ''The enemy is too dangerous, leave everything to me. My wife, you will definitely meet Fairy Eternity, I''m happy for your resurrection, Fairy Eternity.'' It''s possible that right after the Qilin Immortal boasted those fierce words, he was secretly attacked by the hidden manipulator. Eldest Senior Sister gently shook her head, In fact, there is another possibility, isn''t there? It''s just that neither of you is willing to think in that direction. Lu Yang was puzzled and looked at Eldest Senior Sister with incomprehension. In contrast, Fairy Eternity and Jiang Lianyi''s faces looked somewhat troubled. Eldest Senior Sister continued, The Qilin Immortal might have perished, the suppression disappeared, and some Semi-Immortal took this opportunity to become an Immortal, re-establishing the suppression. Lu Yang''s heart skipped a beat, that was indeed a possibility. Then a question arose, But isn''t it said that the ascension to Immortality makes a grand commotion that cannot be concealed? Could no one have noticed a Semi-Immortal becoming an Immortal? The ascension to Immortality does indeed cause a big scene, but it''s not impossible to hide. For example, one could use the chaos of a battle between two armies or the tumult of a Semi-Immortal in combat to cover up the trials of ascension. Someone became an Immortal using this method a hundred thousand years ago. However, the probability of the Qilin Immortal falling is very small. After all, the characteristics of the Qilin Immortal''s Dao Fruit make it extremely difficult for him to be killed. If such a high-level battle took place, the ancient texts would have a record of it. Hearing what Eldest Senior Sister said, Fairy Eternity and Jiang Lianyi''s expressions eased slightly. Eldest Senior Sister added, Based on Elder Lianyi''s account of the battle of the Four Ancient Immortals, it leads to another question. Do you remember the Immortal who was preparing to pluck the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit? Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity nodded, of course, they remembered. After the birth of Immortal Eternity, a shadow lurked beside Immortal Eternity, intent on plucking the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Then Eldest Senior Sister noticed, eradicated the shadow, and found it to be a thing similar to an Immortal''s clone. Eldest Senior Sister felt the experience was familiar, recalling that she had once clashed with the shadow''s true body, which had infiltrated Great Xia and was repelled by Yun Zhi. The opponent is undoubtedly an Immortal, but definitely not at the level capable of battling the Four Ancient Immortals for seven days and nights. Did he hide his strength? Lu Yang speculated. Eldest Senior Sister shook her head, I would be able to sense if he were hiding his true power; that was his genuine level. Could it be that he was recovering from a severe injury? That''s also unlikely, no injury requires three hundred thousand years to heal. When I fought him, I didn''t feel he was wounded. Lu Yang furrowed his brow, this meant that besides the hidden manipulator, there was another concealed enemy. Even if they were not as strong as the hidden manipulator, they were still of the Immortal level, not to be underestimatedaEURa troubling realization. wait a minute, why am I subconsciously considering him an enemy? I am only at the Nascent Soul Stage, do I even qualify? Lu Yang realized something was amissaEURwhen had his perspective become so high? Chapter 629 Chapter 629: Chapter 628: The Great Commotion of Breaking Through to the Nascent Soul Stage Chapter 629: Chapter 628: The Great Commotion of Breaking Through to the Nascent Soul Stage Lu Yang realized that his mindset had become somewhat ungrounded recently and forced himself to rapidly cool down and assess his combat strength. As the strongest Golden Core Stage cultivator to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, capable of challenging opponents above his level, he was not incapable of fighting against those in the early stages of Spirit Transformation, especially if he added his wits to the equation; he might even be able to overcome early-stage Spirit Transformers. This meant that he possessed the combat strength of an early-stage Spirit Transformer. Furthermore, by invoking divine possession, seeking help from Fairy Eternity, and using the Imitation Fist technique taught by his Eldest Senior Sister to summon her, he could increase his combat strength to a whole new level. All these advantages combined, he could indeed hold his own against an Immortal. Elder Lianyi, would you be interested in becoming a guest cultivator of our Seek Dao Sect? the Eldest Senior Sister proactively invited. Become a guest cultivator of your Seek Dao Sect? Jiang Lianyi wore a strange expression. As the true ruler of the Demon Nation and Phoenix Ancestor, the foremost figure below Immortals, and having just fought you to a standstill, her status stood clear; how could she join your Seek Dao Sect? Moreover, she hadn''t yet heard what benefits came with being a guest cultivator of the Seek Dao Sect, nor what obligations it entailed. The Eldest Senior Sister paused, then added, Immortal Sister is the first guest cultivator of our Seek Dao Sect. Such a sincere invitation is difficult to decline! A smile appeared at the corner of the Eldest Senior Sister''s mouth. Then let us welcome Elder Lianyi to the Seek Dao Sect. Elder Lianyi will be the second guest cultivator of our Seek Dao Sect. NovelFire.site However, since Elder Lianyi''s public identity is one of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court, openly joining our Seek Dao Sect could lead to speculation about the relationship between the Heavenly Court and our sect, so we kindly ask that Elder Lianyi keep her guest status confidential. That makes sense. So what are the benefits of joining your Seek Dao Sect, and what exactly would I need to do? For instance, is there a requirement for how long I need to stay with the Seek Dao Sect? Having you as a guest cultivator is already an honor for the Seek Dao Sect; we wouldn''t dare to restrict your freedom. However, should the Seek Dao Sect face danger in the future, we hope that as a guest cultivator you could lend a hand. In return, should you take a fancy to something from the Seek Dao Sect, just let me know, and I shall gift it to you. You will also have access to places like the Scripture Pavilion. Jiang Lianyi thought it over; she didn''t consider it a loss, and Immortal Sister was also a guest cultivator. If she managed to find Ao Ling and he became a guest cultivator of the Seek Dao Sect, then he would also have to address her respectfully as Senior Sister. It was a clear win-win. As for the offerings of the Seek Dao Sect, she had no interest in them at the moment. The Scripture Pavilion was a good place; it held the densest concentration of knowledge in the Cultivation World, and was worth a look. What does Elder Lianyi plan to do next? Jiang Lianyi thought for a moment and spoke seriously, This world thirty thousand years in the future is unknown to me, so I plan to explore this unfamiliar Cultivation World and search for clues about my husband and Xiao Ling. If I could also find clues about the other three Immortals, that would be even better. That is how it should be. The Eldest Senior Sister took out a jade token and offered it to Jiang Lianyi. What is this? A map of the Cultivation World; there may be slight discrepancies in the details, but the overall layout should be correct. Jiang Lianyi did not hesitate, Then I thank the Master for this. It would seem distant to decline amongst one''s own, after all. As for Junior Brother Lu, now that you have stepped into the Nascent Soul Stage, you should devote yourself to composing the Nascent Soul Stage section of the ''Mind Seeing Method.'' I shall review it afterward. Lu Yang suddenly felt immense pressure and his head began to ache; his heart, which had warmed up since his return from the Demon Territory, chilled once more. I''ll have to write down the cultivation techniques; I''m afraid I won''t be able to leave the Scripture Pavilion for the next month. Do you want to go to the Scripture Pavilion with me, Elder Lianyi? Lu Yang, seeing that Jiang Lianyi seemed interested in going to the Scripture Pavilion, took the initiative to invite her. That sounds good. The Eldest Senior Sister casually wrote a note and handed it to Jiang Lianyi, Show this note to the person guarding the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion, and they will let you in. Before Jiang Lianyi descended the mountain, she altered her appearance to prevent other members of the Dao Seeking Sect from recognizing her. The two descended the mountain and saw many disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect running in one direction, seemingly to join in the excitement. Is that the direction of Old Meng''s abode? Lu Yang remembered that Old Meng said he was going to break core to reach Nascent, fearing that he was now having a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage. He changed his mind on the spot and headed for Old Meng''s abode. Arriving later than others, Lu Yang saw Meng Jingzhou''s abode crowded with many senior brothers, senior sisters, junior brothers, and junior sisters waiting to witness the spectacle. Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi could only stand at the back. Jiang Lianyi had a good impression of this little fellow who had been with Lu Yang all along, possessing Nirvana True Fire and such exuberant Yang Qi that even the Phoenix Tribe, famous for its pure Yang, couldn''t compare with him. Outside Meng Jingzhou''s abode, one marvel after another unfolded: endless swirls of purple Qi circling the mountain peak, golden lotuses bursting forth from the ground and taking root, and Arhats'' illusory shadows chanting scriptures among a series of other phenomena, creating a far greater commotion than when Lu Yang made his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage. No wonder so many people rushed over to watch. Countless senior brothers and sisters pointed and admired the spectacle, marveling at Meng Jingzhou''s talent. Look, the purple Qi is enshrouding; that''s the Purple Qi Talisman that costs ten thousand contribution points to exchange for one! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There''s also the Falling Golden Lotus Talisman; a single golden lotus is worth five thousand contribution points, and it seems there are more than a hundred here! And the Buddhist chants, the Arhat illusory shadowsaEUR my heavens, how many contribution points must have been spent? Listen, there''s the cry of a phoenix; could it be the mythical phoenix undergoing Nirvana?! In terms of financial strength, few in the Dao Seeking Sect could rival Meng Jingzhou. Even cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage expressed their astonishment, admitting that they would never dare to spend so extravagantly. .co Lu Yang''s eyes twitched slightly; he and Old Meng had originally planned to make a bit of a spectacle when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage upon returning to the sect. After all, a cultivator only gets one chance in a lifetime to do it, so of course, they wanted to make it grand. This was an inspiration he got from listening to Immortal Sister recount how Immortal Jiuchong achieved Immortality. He just didn''t expect that Old Meng would make such a big commotion. Old Meng''s talent was not much different from his own. The breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage was just a matter of a moment''s thought. The fact that the spectacle had been going on for half an hour and still no breakthrough had occurred, like constipation, could only mean one thingaEURhe was waiting for the spectacle to nearly finish before he broke through. No sooner had this thought crossed Lu Yang''s mind than the phenomenon changed again. Arhats chanted sutras, their sonorous Buddhist scriptures capable of purifying the soul, and shadows of ancient ancestors appeared, forming a circle as if performing a sacred offering, kneeling before Meng Jingzhou''s abode. A Great Power flicked a flower into a smile, providing a blessingaEUR The mighty aura of the Nascent Soul broke through the abode, piercing the heavens, and everyone present could feel the formidable presence of this Nascent Soul. Look, Junior Brother Meng has two Nascent Souls! Above the abode, two Nascent Souls bearing Meng Jingzhou''s likeness were curled up, heads to feet, radiating supreme energy. Gradually, the two Nascent Souls'' rotation sped up, creating a perfect circle. A senior brother watched the two Nascent Souls intently and slowly remarked, It looks remarkably like the Tai Chi Diagram, with the two Nascent Souls rotating and a line that flows like water separating them in the middle, symbolizing one Yi Yang and one Lianyi! Lu Yang, aEUR Why is this the first time I''m hearing that the Tai Chi Diagram is one Yi Yang and one Lianyi. Chapter 630 Chapter 630: Chapter 629 A Whole New Realm Chapter 630: Chapter 629 A Whole New Realm Lu Yang even suspected the Senior Brother who shouted Tai Chi Diagram was a shill hired by Old Meng. Jiang Lianyi watched in amazement, she had witnessed many geniuses in Ancient Times and their cultivation philosophies, yet it was her first time hearing about the Tai Chi Diagram of Yi Yang, was this the cultivation philosophy of thirty thousand years later? No wonder the current Phoenix Tribe wasn''t doing as well as the Human race, their thinking wasn''t as advanced as humans''. The other phenomena were bought by Meng Jingzhou with money, but the Pure Yang Tai Chi Diagram formed by the two Nascent Souls was an authentic and genuine phenomenon. Lu Yang felt relieved that he hadn''t had any intentions when he formed his Nascent Soul, if there really had been a phenomenon, it probably would have been the Invincible Nascent beating himself up. That would have been embarrassingly humiliating. Oh no, wait, that would be Young Sect Master Lu making a fool of himself, nothing to do with him. Jiang Lianyi pondered thoughtfully, noticing another difference in Meng Jingzhou, It''s my first time seeing someone with two Nascent Souls. Lu Yang was curious, Weren''t there cultivators who refined two Nascent Souls in Ancient Times? Jiang Lianyi shook her head slightly, During the Golden Core Stage, there were a few people who refined two Golden Cores, but those two Golden Cores had different properties. By the time they cultivated to the Nascent Soul Stage, according to the law of Yin and Yang conservation, they would merge into one Golden Core, then break the core to reach Nascent, achieving a Nascent Soul. Do you know why the Nascent Soul Stage is not called the Baby Stage, but has ''Nascent'' prefixed to it? Please enlighten me, Elder. ''Nascent'' means beginning, first, or foremost. NovelFire.site sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Simply put, Nascent Soul Stage means the initial phase of an infant. So? So this little guy named Meng isn''t at the Nascent Soul Stage, he''s at the Dual Nascent Stage. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched slightly, Elder Lianyi''s naming skill was on par with Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity nodded in the Spiritual Space, Dual Nascent Stage is a good name, perfectly fitting the reality! Lu Yang: At the very least, call it the Repeated Nascent Stage. What realm Meng Jingzhou was called didn''t matter to him, but he himself was a Dual Nascent. .cO The two Nascent Souls whooshed into the Abode, various phenomena transformed into petal flurries, raining down petals in a stunningly beautiful display. Meng Jingzhou''s lips curled into a smile as he pushed open the door of the Abode, looking refreshed and clearly happy about his breakthrough into the Nascent Soul Stage. Only Lu Yang knew he was happy about the perfect conclusion of his performance. Congratulations, Junior Brother Meng, breaking core to reach NascentaEURyour future is boundless! Dual Nascent Souls, unheard of! Junior Brother Meng, you have pioneered a historical first, you really stand out! Congrats to Senior Brother Meng for achieving Nascent Soul, we will all look up to Senior Brother Meng as our idol and strive forward courageously! You''re all exaggerating, dear Senior Brothers, Senior Sisters, Junior Brothers, and Junior Sisters. I''m merely at the ordinary Nascent Soul Stage, I don''t deserve such excessive praise. While he verbally declined, Meng Jingzhou''s heart was almost blooming with laughter. Once most of the crowd had left, Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi approached. Old Lu, you''re here. Did you see my performance just now? Bet you regret advancing earlier and missing out on this kind of treatment, Meng Jingzhou boasted to Lu Yang with pride. Calls you an ungrateful brat for advancing first. When he saw Jiang Lianyi next to Lu Yang, his expression slightly changed, and he quickly greeted her, I have seen Elder Lianyi. Even though Jiang Lianyi had changed her appearance, Meng Jingzhou wasn''t stupid; the person beside Lu Yang must be Jiang Lianyi. Hearing Meng Jingzhou say this, Old Ma ran over, spouting human language, I have seen the Phoenix Ancestor! The legendary Phoenix Tribe, the first under the Demon Immortals, he thought he would never meet the Phoenix Ancestor in his life, only to encounter her here! Damn, Old Ma, you can talk? Meng Jingzhou was surprised, as it was the first time he had heard Old Ma speak, although they had known each other for years. Jiang Lianyi glanced at Old Ma, A Demon King level, is this youngster your Protector? Old Ma dared not hide anything, confessing everything, By my brother''s trust, before he returns home to be killed by our brother, I must not let others kill him. Meng Jingzhou: Old man, are you holding a grudge for too long? I''ve almost forgotten what I did. Luckily, Meng Jingzhou wasn''t one to hold grudges. He quickly pushed aside the old man''s resentments and started discussing his Nascent Soul Stage breakthrough with Lu Yang. Old Meng, congratulations, Elder Lianyi said she''s never seen anyone with dual Nascent Souls before. It''s unprecedented, so instead of calling it the Nascent Soul Stage, we should call it the Dual Nascent Stage. Meng Jingzhou really wanted to say what a terrible name that was, but considering it was named by the Phoenix Ancestor, and the Phoenix Ancestor was right there, he wouldn''t dare criticize it even if he borrowed courage from someone else. Good name. How is it, what unusual changes have you felt after reaching the Nascent Soul Stage? Lu Yang asked, excited. With two kids now, it must be different from the ordinary Nascent Soul Stage. Let''s not talk about strength, that''s certainly increased, but the most important thing is I feel a change in my blood. A change in the blood, what kind of change? Meng Jingzhou said sternly with a straight face, It can invigorate yang. Any other changes? Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou oddly; Old Meng wasn''t too far from becoming Monk''s Meat. There should be, but I haven''t found them yet, it requires gradual exploration. The Invincible Nascent Soul had Fairy Eternity as a reference, so Lu Yang could directly understand the function of Invincible Nascent. With Meng Jingzhou''s situation having no reference, he could only research gradually. What about you, what''s your Nascent Soul like? Lu Yang perked up when this topic came up: My Nascent Soul was personally guided by an Ancient Immortal, known as Invincible Nascent. It can automatically battle on my behalf, deploying the most appropriate moves with the most suitable power to defeat the enemy at the most suitable time, even surpassing me as an opponent! Meng Jingzhou took a deep breath. Old Lu''s Nascent Soul sounded incredibly powerful, not in the same league as his own. Okay, you''ve just made your breakthrough, you need to stabilize your realm. Elder Lianyi and I won''t bother you any longer. No need to see us out. Lu Yang said goodbye and left with Jiang Lianyi towards the Scripture Pavilion. At the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion was Zhou LuLu, the Senior Sister he hadn''t seen in a long while. She was, as always, engrossed in reading a book, with her head tucked down. Senior Sister Zhou, reading again? Lu Yang greeted her with a smile. Junior Brother Lu, long time no see, Zhou LuLu said with a sigh of relief upon recognizing Lu Yang. I heard you''ve been in the Demon Territory for the past six months? Zhou LuLu looked at Lu Yang enviously. She had always wanted to venture out but, because she was shy, rarely left the Sect, let alone going to a completely unfamiliar place like the Demon Territory. Senior Sister Zhou, you could actually take a walk around the periphery of the Demon Territory. It would be good for building confidence. No, no, I''ll just stay in the Sect. That''s, Zhou LuLu noticed the unfamiliar yet imposing Female Cultivator next to Lu Yang. By regulation, outsiders weren''t allowed inside the Scripture Pavilion. This is a guest invited by Eldest Senior Sister who said she wanted to have a look around the Scripture Pavilion. This is a pass from Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang introduced. Seeing there was a pass from Eldest Senior Sister, Zhou LuLu didn''t say anything more. Then you go inside, just remember not to damage the books. Of course. The two entered the second floor of the Scripture Pavilion, where the Cultivation Techniques for the Golden Core Stage and Nascent Soul Stage were kept. When Lu Yang was writing the Golden Core section of the Mind Seeing Method, he had lived there for a whole month to complete it. Take your time looking around, Elder Lianyi. I''m off to study the Cultivation Techniques, Lu Yang temporarily parted ways with Jiang Lianyi. After Lu Yang left, Jiang Lianyi took interest in these Cultivation Techniques she had never heard of before and could feel the rapid changes with the times. ''Great Sun Cultivation Skill,'' ''Crane Cry Skill,'' ''Farming Skill'' Hmm, why is this book hidden away? She noticed that at the lower shelf on the eastern side, the Cultivation Techniques were rarely sought after, possibly because they were common in the market and were covered with a layer of dust. Pushing aside these techniques, she discovered a hidden compartment behind them, which was very hard to detect. Jiang Lianyi opened the compartment and found a book hidden within. Dragon and Phoenix Transformation? Chapter 631 Chapter 631: Chapter 630: Daoist Buyu Faces This Calamity in His Fate Chapter 631: Chapter 630: Daoist Buyu Faces This Calamity in His Fate Jiang Lianyi''s expression conveyed a trace of doubt. From the name, it seemed that this should be a cultivation technique related to the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, akin to the body refinement magic skill of the human race. I''ve never seen a cultivation technique for humans to transform into dragons and phoenixes in the ancient times. Is this a recent creation? With curiosity, she carefully opened the book. Then, all sorts of inappropriate words leaped into view, describing the mating process of the dragon and phoenix in vivid detail, which truly gave her quite a scare, as if electrically shocked, she promptly threw the book down. This what is the meaning of this! Such books did not exist in ancient times. Elder Lianyi, what''s wrong? Lu Yang heard the commotion and hurried over. The second floor was very quiet, so even a slightly louder word would catch the attention of others on the floor. Who wrote this book? Which one? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Why was this book everywhere? When he first came to the Scripture Pavilion, he encountered this book and thought it was some kind of fortuitous encounter or mystical cultivation technique, only to have an elder brother from the Scripture Pavilion tell him it was an adult book. It was only before he left for the Demon Territory that he learned from Uncle Ba that this was something written by his master, and what was kept in the Scripture Pavilion might be the original copy. All the copies of Dragon and Phoenix Transformationoutside had been destroyed, and the copy on the first floor was taken away by an elder brother of the Scripture Pavilion. How come there was still one on the second floor? Master, just how many copies did you leave in the Scripture Pavilion? Is it appropriate to use the saying ''A crafty rabbit has three burrows'' here? Who wrote this book? Jiang Lianyi was angry and humiliated, determined to make the author pay! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang, feeling his scalp tingle from the question, knew the answer could endanger the life of his master. Since he became a disciple, his master had been good to him. Although he was often not in the sect and had never guided his cultivation, his master would often make enemies everywhere, inadvertently making it so that he dared not disclose his sect affiliation when outside, and frequent imprisonments due to his master''s troubles even prevented him from taking the imperial examinations. But no matter what, Daoist Buyu had all sorts of faults, he was still his master! It was written by my master, Daoist Buyu. This calamity was fated for his master; it was both a tribulation and an opportunity. His master often taught the Eldest Senior Sister that pressure brings motivation, so he must have been well prepared for this. Jiang Lianyi nodded slightly, a terrifying smile curling up at the corner of her mouth, The Sect Leader of our Seek Dao Sect, Daoist Buyu? Yes. Where is he now? He roams everywhere, his whereabouts unknown, even the elders of the sect cannot find him. Got it, I will look for him after I go out. Jiang Lianyi took the book Dragon and Phoenix Transformation with her, as its contents should not be seen by others. Just then, a hunched old man approached, his appearance plain and unremarkable. Esteemed Daoist, this book belongs to our Scripture Pavilion. The token Xiao Yun gave you only allowed you to enter and freely read the books, but it didn''t say you could take it away, did it? The voice was full of years and stories, belonging to a thin-faced old man. He spoke slowly but with an undeniable finality. Elder Tao. Lu Yang greeted him with a fist and palm salute. This person was of his Grandmaster''s generation, retired here to guard the Scripture Pavilion, with unfathomable cultivation. Jiang Lianyi scoffed coldly, revealing her true identity, not placing this elder in her sight. The Phoenix Ancestor?! Elder Tao''s eyes widened suddenly, and his eyelids twitched repeatedly. As a senior cultivator from the older generation with more experience than even the eight Elders, he had seen the statue of Jiang Lianyi in the Demon Territory. Heh, and what if I wanted to take her away? Elder Tao was firm as well, Then you just take her away; I''m not stopping you! Lu Yang: Inside the Seek Dao Sect, all seemed quiet and calm, but outside, as news of the awakening of the Phoenix Ancestor, the legendary great demon from ancient times, spread, chaos had already erupted. NovelFire.site.co In the Demon Territory, the East Sea, Buddha Country, imperial courts, among the martial world, The Three Great Demon Sects, the underground black marketaEUReverywhere there were cultivators, this news caused a shock. The Phoenix Ancestor, who disappeared for three hundred thousand years, is still alive? And her combat power is undiminished from before, even defeating Venerate Zhu Tian who was known as the first under the Immortals? Moreover, the Phoenix Ancestor is claimed to be one of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court, and appearing alongside her at the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony was the Heavenly Court Young Sect Master! The Heavenly Court Sect actually possesses such a terrifying foundation? See what I said? I told you long ago that the Heavenly Court Sect is the real Ancient Heavenly Court. Don''t you think that after reading a couple of books, you can say that the Heavenly Court Sect is made up. The truth is right here! The Phoenix Ancestor herself revealed the true form of the Demon Immortal, the Kirin, indeed the auspicious creature from legends! Furthermore, the Qilin Immortal and the Phoenix Ancestor are actually a married couple. The foundation of the Phoenix Tribe is probably far beyond what the world can imagine. It''s no wonder there were rumors in ancient times that none dared to provoke the Phoenix Ancestor among Semi-Immortals. With the Qilin Immortal as a supporter, they truly dare not provoke her. In a small tavern, the thoroughly drunk patrons discussed matters of the Demon Territory with great animation, as if they had witnessed the shocking battle of Semi-Immortals with their own eyes. Wait a minute, Venerate Zhu Tian and the Phoenix AncestoraEURare there two Semi-Immortals in the Demon Territory? On the surface, none of the major powers possess a Semi-Immortal, with the highest being at the Pass Tribulation stage. With this, the Demon Territory has suddenly become the most powerful force. Semi-Immortal ah Whether they were Foundation Establishment stage cultivators or Nascent Soul stage old monsters, all held a sense of reverence when it came to the realm of Semi-Immortal, a realm they were sure they could never reach in their lifetimes. Even most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators didn''t know about the Semi-Immortal realm; learning about it from others'' mouths, they could return and boast about this knowledge. Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators are considered the backbone of the Cultivation World, and they possess a keener sense, sensing something extraordinary from this news. Two ancient Semi-Immortals awakening one after the other can''t be a coincidence. This is the prelude to the Great Era strife The old man in the dirty Daoist robe listened to these messages with sporadic sighs, feeling even more than others. How did Xiao Yang get involved with the Phoenix Ancestor and even managed to lure her to our Heavenly Court Sect? Even I couldn''t pull off something like this. Daoist Buyu was quite puzzled; every time he heard about his little disciple''s deeds, it refreshed his understanding. Xiao Yang is bold enough to deceive even the Phoenix Ancestor. When I see him next time, I must tell him, ''deceive anyone but not those you cannot afford to provoke,'' or trouble will surely arise. Daoist Buyu, with his rich experience in deceiving others and still being alive to date, was not a matter of luck but because he had a bottom line, which was to absolutely never provoke those he could not afford to. For example, with a person of the Phoenix Ancestor''s status, he would definitely avoid her at all costs, not seeing her even once. Hmm? Someone''s coming? Daoist Buyu, with his sharp instincts, felt the approach of a Unification Stage Great Power, and moreover, the aura was wild, not like that of the Human race! A burly middle-aged man walked into the small tavern and sat next to Daoist Buyu, his deep voice filled with respect for knowledge. I hear that the hottest storytelling work ''Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect'' was written by you. Do you still take disciples? Daoist Buyu looked up to see the middle-aged man''s appearance and was slightly startled: Gold Clan Leader? Chapter 632 Chapter 632: Chapter 631 Various Nascent Soul Cultivation Techniques Chapter 632: Chapter 631 Various Nascent Soul Cultivation Techniques The Gold Clan Leader was also taken aback and, looking left and right, failed to recognize Daoist Buyu in disguise, Do you know me? He had travelled thousands of miles to Great Xia, seeking the top storyteller there, how could the other party recognize him? Was his fame really that widespread? The Gold Clan Leader became cautious, his aura spreading, a deadly air slicing through his robe, suspecting the other party was a creditor, but then he thought that his only creditor was the Meng Family now. It is I, Daoist Buyu, Daoist Buyu said in a low voice, not afraid of revealing his identity, as he had no grudge against the Qiongqi Clan. Daoist Buyu had his principles in deception, picking his targets carefully, not swindling poor families, and the Qiongqi Clan was already poor enough, there was no need to wreak further havoc on them. As for the Gold Clan Leader''s unwitting entanglement with the Jiuyou Sect, that had been Eighth Elder''s trickery, what did that have to do with him? He wasn''t afraid that the Gold Clan Leader harbored any ill intentions either. Could someone with ill intentions live so poorly? Daoist Buyu? The Gold Clan Leader widened his eyes and then realized, no wonder the storytelling was Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect, it turned out it was being narrated by their own Sect Leader, which made perfect sense. Hold on, how did you find me? Oh, that''s simple. In the early years, when I dodged debt repayments and hid everywhere, I gained a lot of experience in hiding, so naturally, I got good at finding people too. Daoist Buyu: NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The Gold Clan Leader also hesitated, knowing Daoist Buyu had a bad reputation, wondering if becoming his disciple might negatively affect his own reputation as well. But then again, Daoist Buyu was truly a good teacher, eloquent and skilled in deception, exactly what he lacked. As the saying goes, to use others'' strengths to address one''s own weaknesses, this was the case. He gritted his teeth, thinking fortune favors the brave, and to learn real skills, one must take risks. It was worth the gamble. Yes, I''m here to become your disciple! Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Buyu was as if moved by the Gold Clan Leader''s determination. Although it was said that the Qiongqi Clan had peculiar fates, often attracting disasters, and even the Land Money Trade Association dared not take them in, he always acted cautiously and should not encounter any problems. There''s no need for formal discipleship, you''re nearly a thousand years old, and our Seek Dao Sect does not take disciples of such age. However, you can follow me and learn. After betraying his master, Lu Yang continued his study of cultivation techniques in the Scripture Pavilion without any guilt. Jiang Lianyi wasn''t in a hurry to find Daoist Buyu either; after all, he couldn''t escape Great Xia, and the most important thing now was to learn about the changes in the cultivation world over the past 300,000 years. If there were things she did not understand, she simply needed to ask Elder Tao. Facing Phoenix Ancestor''s curiosity, Elder Tao shared all he knew without any hesitation. He had no intention of probing into how Jiang Lianyi arrived at the Seek Dao Sect; since Xiao Yun had sent her, she must have been trusted by Xiao Yun. As a retired man, he only needed to take care of his section of the Scripture Pavilion, leaving the affairs of the Seek Dao Sect to the younger generation. Furthermore, answering the questions of Phoenix Ancestor allowed the Phoenix Tribe to recount ancient secrets, a perfect arrangement for both. The cultivation techniques in the Scripture Pavilion encompassed everything. The last time Lu Yang visited, he was at the Golden Core Early Stage and had glanced through some Nascent Soul Stage techniques, finding them difficult to grasp. Now that his cultivation level and perspective had advanced, those Nascent Soul Stage techniques were no longer hard to understand. ''Pure Yang Method'' Oh, it''s the ancestral cultivation technique for those with Single Body Spiritual Roots, no need to bother. According to Lu Yang''s understanding of the ''Pure Yang Method,'' it either contained motivational words left by the predecessors with Single Body Spiritual Roots, akin to a form of spiritual chicken soup. Or it could be a mild cultivation method, like dousing with cold water or staying in an ice cellar when the body feels overheated, or it might be an aggressive cultivation method, such as taking aphrodisiacs to increase Yang QiaEURwith a mindset of no destruction, no construction. The latter method could effectively enhance the cultivation speed of those with Single Body Spiritual Roots, but the risks were also enormous. It was said that several predecessors couldn''t withstand the effects of the drugs. Old Meng, with the assistance of Nirvana True Fire, would make those predecessors who took aphrodisiacs say it''s too aggressive. ''Mountain Lifting Method,'' a Body Refinement cultivation technique. When perfected to a high degree, one at the Nascent Soul Stage can achieve the ultimate strength, moving mountains and filling seas effortlessly. Lu Yang took a sharp breathaEURthis Mountain Lifting Method was truly impressive. Old Meng might consider practicing it. But he''d passaEURit''s not suitable for him as he isn''t a Body Refinement practitioner and can''t cultivate such techniques. If you want to practice Body Refinement, there''s a shortcut you can take, Fairy Eternity suggested kindly, seeing Lu Yang''s interest in these kinds of cultivation techniques. What shortcut? Getting struck by lightning. If you can Pass Thunder Tribulation, it can greatly enhance your body''s strength. Before becoming an immortal, Yingtian Immortal often did this. If it weren''t for his great fortune, ample elixirs, and destiny, he would have been struck dead a long time ago. But it really does work. There was a time when Yingtian Immortal could suppress Qilin Immortal in fights. Later on, when Qilin Immortal became desperate, he also undertook Thunder Tribulation. Only then did they fight to a draw again. The two improved each other through competition, becoming a beautiful legend. Many geniuses followed suit, imitating them, resulting in quite a few being struck dead. There are ways to attract Thunder Tribulation not only when breaking through to a new realm. I''m only at the Nascent Soul Stage, wouldn''t getting struck by lightning be very dangerous? Fairy Eternity waved her hand dismissively, as if she had a plan for everything, What''s there to fear? Have you forgotten Invincible Nascent Soul? If you encounter Thunder Tribulation you can''t withstand, Invincible Nascent Soul will use escape as a warningaEURit''s very safe. Invincible Nascent Soul will be safe, but what about me? This was a difficult question, and Fairy Eternity couldn''t come up with a good solution at the moment. Er, should I show up and make the Thunder Tribulation go away? Are you sure Thunder Tribulation will respect you? Hard to say. The formidable ones will respect me, like the Nine Nether World Thunder, but you''re just at the Nascent Soul Stage, likely to face insignificant and small Thunder Tribulations that may not even recognize me. Lu Yang shook his head, dismissing Fairy Eternity''s suggestion and continued to delve into the cultivation techniques. ''Art of Immortal Against All Tribulations,'' a cultivation technique specifically for tempering Nascent Souls. If cultivated to the highest degree, the Nascent Soul becomes indestructible, existing eternally. Even if a great star fell, or countless tribulations were suffered, it would remain unscathed. Lu Yang took in another sharp breath, amazed that such a top-tier formidable cultivation technique was just lying on the shelf so casually. If he could perfect it, it seemed even more powerful than his own Invincible Nascent Soul. He looked up to ensure he was not in the Yun Zhi Section, and continued to turn the pages, eager to see how this technique should be cultivated. To cultivate an immortal Nascent Soul that never perishes, you first need to allow the Nascent Soul to Pass through countless tribulations. Damn, turns out this is a theoretical cultivation technique, Lu Yang lamented, recalling that there was such a category of cultivation techniques. These theoretical cultivation techniques are theoretically feasible, but only in theory. In practice, no one has ever succeeded. Such techniques were either meant to deceive novices or were the ingenious ideas of powerful cultivation figures. Who wrote this Tao Ran? Never heard this name before. Lu Yang seemed to remember something, turned his head to look at Elder Tao, who was not far away explaining modern cultivation concepts to Elder Lianyi, as though he had found the author of the technique. Chapter 633 Chapter 633: Chapter 632: The Second Senior Brother Overcomes His Nascent Soul Chapter 633: Chapter 632: The Second Senior Brother Overcomes His Nascent Soul It seems Elder Tao really has a lot of free time. Lu Yang silently put the cultivation technique back and continued to study other techniques. The variety of cultivation techniques at the Nascent Soul Stage was numerous; it would be more accurate to say they were a clash of ideologies rather than mere techniques. For example, some predecessors advocated for a breakthrough in the face of death, believing that one could only elevate themselves and their Nascent Soul when confronted with a desperate situation. Others felt that cultivation should be a gradual and steady process, without rushing. Lu Yang preferred the latteraEURhaving Fairy Eternity in his Spiritual Space was already akin to a deadly situation; if he faced another desperate circumstance, it would be a situation with no chance of survival, rendering any elevation useless. This technique is quite good, ''Nascent Soul Nurturing Swordsmanship.'' It feels very suitable for me, as I can use it for reference. Cultivating this technique uses the Nascent Soul as a scabbard to nurture the heart sword. Once the heart sword is formed, the Nascent Soul can wield it, and conservatively speaking, it could increase the combat power of the Nascent Soul by 30 percent! The Nascent Soul, which is transformed from the Golden Core and controlled by the primordial spirit, is not a physical entity; therefore, it lacks a weapon to wield. Naturally, if it possessed a weapon, its combat power would be expected to increase. This technique is useless for you, Fairy Eternity reminded. Why? Because the Invincible Nascent Soul can already wield a sword, the purpose of cultivating this technique has already been achieved. NovelFire.site Why haven''t I seen it do so? Lu Yang recalled his painful experiences fighting with the Invincible Nascent Soul and didn''t remember it using sword techniques. Because you didn''t use swordsmanship during your battles. Haven''t I said? Whatever you can do, the Invincible Nascent Soul can do as well, and even better. If you don''t believe it, just try and see. Lu Yang was indeed curious. He entered the Spiritual Space, conjured a sword for himself, and then disconnected from the Invincible Nascent Soul to do battle with it. The miracle happened; Lu Yang fought more and more bravely as the battle progressed, his swordsmanship flowing effortlessly as if second nature to him, clearly signaling a breakthrough in his swordsmanship to a level unattainable by other cultivators. Even the older generation of cultivators would clap in amazement if they witnessed it, but then he was defeated by the Invincible Nascent Soul. *cough cough* How is the Invincible Nascent Soul so difficult to defeat? Fairy, how did you beat it in the past? Lu Yang was getting pummeled on the ground by the Invincible Nascent Soul, truly unable to overcome it. Fairy Eternity''s gaze shifted evasively, Just try a few more times and you''ll manage to beat it. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with skepticism, How many times did you try? I''m not good at math; I didn''t keep count! Lu Yang detached from the Spiritual Space, repeatedly consoling himself that it was a good thing the Invincible Nascent Soul was powerful, that it was a good thing As Lu Yang walked and browsed, he finally arrived at the long-anticipated Yun Zhi Section, and the very first book thrilled him. Is this Eldest Senior Sister''s cultivation journal from when she was at the Nascent Soul Stage? Let''s see how Eldest Senior Sister cultivated her Nascent Soul. To cultivate the Nascent Soul, step one, break core to reach Nascent; step two, overcome Heavenly Tribulation Huh? Why does it differ from others at the second step? Come to think of it, I seem to have heard people say that Eldest Senior Sister encountered the Heavenly Tribulation while breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage, whereas other cultivators faced it when breaking through the Spirit Transformation Stage. Senior Brother Ye Zijin followed Eldest Senior Sister''s method and also encountered the Heavenly Tribulation during the Nascent Soul Stage, and then his Nascent Soul developed intelligence and gave him a thrashing. Lu Yang felt he had something in common with his Senior Brother, whom he had never met, yet they were already connected as brothers of the same path. Elder Tao, how did Eldest Senior Sister manage to face the Heavenly Tribulation during the Nascent Soul Stage? Lu Yang actively inquired as Elder Tao should be aware of the specifics. Oh, that matter? Back then, Xiao Yun accidentally wandered into an ancient trial ground at the pinnacle of his Golden Core stage. He undertook a trial there and fought against the shadow of the previous record holder; he defeated the shadow and took the top spot on the rankings. Who was the previous record holder? Jiang Lianyi asked curiously. If it was an ancient figure, she should have heard of them. Yingtian Immortal? Lu Yang: So it was you, Yingtian Immortal, who, in a rush of frustration, decided to strike down Eldest Senior Sister. Fairy Eternity nodded: It sounds like something Yingtian Immortal would do; he used to regret his moves often while playing Go. So you let him take back his moves? Of course, we let him. Why not? The spirit of playing chess lies in fairness. If he wants to take back a move, fine. But then we would beat him up, and after that, we would feel remorse too, saying we shouldn''t have hit him, and pretend like it never happened. I remember the ancient trial ground that Miss Yun went to; it existed even before the ancient era. Yingtian Immortal went there during his Golden Core stage, broke the record, and became the top name at the time, creating quite a sensation. I was too far away at that time and couldn''t make it. By the time I could go, I had already reached the Nascent Soul Stage. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I guess after he became immortal, he left a magic skill in the trial ground. If someone broke his record, they could expect to be struck by lightning or something. It''s not exactly revenge, not completely. At least after being struck, it indeed strengthened the Nascent Soul. Lu Yang continued to ask, What about Second Senior Brother, did he also enter the ancient trial ground and break the record? It seems Second Senior Brother is even more formidable than I imagined. You mean Ye Zijin? He intended to go, but wasn''t allowed; after Xiao Yun left the ancient trial ground, it closed and has never been opened since, and the reason remains undiscovered to this day. Jiang Lianyi guessed the reason, knowing that Yingtian Immortal was a person of principles: He probably feared someone else surpassing his record. NovelFire.site.co Yingtian Immortal''s principle is to not lose face twice. He does have some principles, Lu Yang commented helplessly. Then where did Second Senior Brother''s Thunder Tribulation come from? He cursed Yingtian Immortal for an entire day. Lu Yang gasped in aweaEURit was just like his Second Senior Brother to have such courage. Even with Fairy Eternity''s protection, he wouldn''t dare to treat Yingtian Immortal this way. You know what happened afterward. The kid, when breaking his core to reach Nascent, attracted a Heavenly Tribulation, which was extremely imposing with two bolts of lightning striking down at the start. Those two bolts enlightened Ye Zijin''s Nascent Soul, making it a truly eye-opening entity. It flew to the skies, able to shatter the Thunder Tribulation, then flew back into his body and gave its owner a pounding. Elder Tao marveled at such a scene, having never witnessed anything so outrageous in his five thousand years of life. Lu Yang felt envious upon hearing it; his own Nascent Soul would only flee from Thunder Tribulation. I also heard that the Second Senior Brother destroyed his own Nascent Soul and forged a new one? That''s just a ruse for outsiders. The real situation was rather special and not convenient to disclose to outsiders. But you are not outsiders, so it''s no harm telling youaEURYe Zijin actually conquered his own Nascent Soul. Lu Yang was deeply moved; this was the breakthrough he longed for. He eagerly asked, How did Second Senior Brother conquer his Nascent Soul? He said that no matter how strong the Nascent Soul is, it''s still part of him. Since it''s a part of him, his whole surely is stronger than a part, so he was certain to defeat his Nascent Soul! He also said that a spiritual victory is still a victory. Chapter 634 Chapter 634: Chapter 633: No Shortcuts in Cultivation Chapter 634: Chapter 633: No Shortcuts in Cultivation Lu Yang was astounded by the cleverness of his second senior brother''s method. How come he had never thought of it! Fairy Eternity, would this method work? He looked towards Immortal Fairy with full of expectation. You can fool yourself. Your second senior brother''s Nascent Soul possesses intelligence; a couple of careless words would suffice to deceive it, but your Invincible Nascent Soul lacks intelligenceaEURhow are you going to fool it? Lu Yang, dejected, realized this method wouldn''t work and that he had no choice but to honestly defeat his Nascent Soul. Lu Yang returned to Yun Zhi Zone, studying the articles written by the Eldest Senior Sister word by word, finding them full of profound meaning and considered to be of great wisdom. He gained a lot after reading them. As expected of the Eldest Senior Sister, her written insights are very sound, and upon careful contemplation, one can glean even deeper understanding. This was much more useful than the advice from Immortal Fairy. The more Lu Yang read, the more he felt these articles spoke to his heartaEURthey were just like what he would have written himself! Two months flew by in this way, during which Lu Yang was constantly stationed in the Scripture Pavilion, never straying from the second floor, studying these Nascent Soul Stage Cultivation Techniques day and night, and reaping abundant rewards. He was sitting cross-legged on a grass mat, in the Five Centers Toward Heaven posture, breathing slowly, as if asleep, yet as if he was entering an even deeper level of enlightenment. Various cultivation concepts and methods swirled in his mind like a tangled mess, chaotic and disordered. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co What he needed to do was unravel the chaotic tangle of insights to single out the useful elements and then modify them according to his own circumstances, to ultimately forge a Cultivation Technique that was uniquely his own. Studying various Cultivation Techniques was a great mental strain for a cultivator. Only because Lu Yang''s Spiritual Power was unmatched in his realm could he withstand the tremendous impact of these cultivation insights without fainting, which would have surely happened to any other cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage. Lu Yang opened his eyes, which sparkled brilliantly, and with a knowing smile on his lips, he began to write fervently, penning a new chapter. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This must be the Cultivation Technique that the Eldest Senior Sister wanted me to write. There''s improvement compared to last time, only eighty percent of the content requires my revision. After reading the Nascent Soul Stage part of the Clear Mind Technique written by Lu Yang, the Eldest Senior Sister said so. The last time Lu Yang wrote the Golden Core part, eighty percent also needed revision, but that was because two-tenths were direct quotations of sentences from the Eldest Senior Sister. This time, at least, the remaining two-tenths contained original content recognized by the Eldest Senior Sister. What does your Nascent Soul look like, and what special features does it have? Let me see it, said the Eldest Senior Sister, wishing to inspect Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul before tailoring the Technique. UhaEURthis is a bit difficult, Lu Yang said, looking embarrassed. Until he could overcome the Invincible Nascent Soul, he couldn''t manifest it. Eldest Senior Sister raised an eyebrow, Where can I see it? Spiritual Space. Without further ado, the Eldest Senior Sister''s soul left her body and flew into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Jiang Lianyi was also curious about the state of Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul. According to Lu Yang, his Golden Core was the same as that of Immortal Sister, so his Nascent Soul should be the same as well. But, she had forgotten what Immortal Sister''s Golden Core and Nascent Soul looked like. .Co In the two months at the Scripture Pavilion, she had roughly grasped the current state of the Cultivation World; continuing to stay there seemed pointless. Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space became lively, with the native resident Immortal Fairy, visitors Eldest Senior Sister and Jiang Lianyi, and the tenant, Lu Yang himself. Lu Yang, familiar with the routine, disconnected and then promptly was severely beaten by the Invincible Nascent Soul before reconnecting to it adeptly. The performance ended. The expressions on both the Eldest Senior Sister''s and Jiang Lianyi''s faces were quite a spectacle, as the former was reminded of her long-unseen Junior Brother Man and the latter now lamented her memory loss, forgetting that Immortal Sister also had such an entertaining experience. However, Eldest Senior Sister was truly deserving of her title; she noticed that Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul was different from that of the second Junior Brother''s. Fairy Eternity told me that, theoretically, as long as I defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul, it could be used by me, Lu Yang said. Eldest Senior Sister looked at Fairy Eternity with profound meaning, Theoretically, huh As if her little trick had been seen through by Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy Eternity''s eyes wandered, avoiding direct eye contact. Turning her head, Eldest Senior Sister spoke seriously, To defeat your Invincible Nascent Soul, you cannot resort to clever tricks. Just as there are no shortcuts in cultivation, you can only practice diligently, and must surpass your Nascent Soul in every aspect! Lu Yang humbly asked for guidance, Then how did Eldest Senior Sister manage to reach this realm in less than a thousand years? By talent. Alright, I already know how to modify your cultivation technique. It will take just an hour to fix. Eldest Senior Sister left the Spiritual Space, waving her hand to signal Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi to leave; she preferred to work on cultivation techniques alone. In reality, it was mainly to get Fairy Eternity to leave because she was too noisy. As the junior brother, Lu Yang was very obedient to the Eldest Senior Sister. As a worthy opponent, Jiang Lianyi held respect for the Master. Both went down the mountain. Oh right, I haven''t introduced you since you arrived. There''s another person in our Immortal Lineage that you, Senior, have not yet met, Lu Yang remembered the Third Boss of their lineage. In private, Lu Yang had asked Fairy Eternity whether Jiang Lianyi was part of the Immortal Lineage, to which Fairy Eternity had given a negative response. ''Lianyi and Xiao Ling, although they are my disciples, have made no achievements on the Immortal path, and their Dao Fruit has already been determinedaEURthey are from the lineage of survival of the fittest,'' Fairy Eternity had said. The Immortal Lineage has strict standards for membership. It was now afternoon, not yet time for dinner; the barbecue stall was not open, and the staff were expertly using the Array Method to skewer. After many improvements, the Array Method had evolved from a simple meat skewering array to a multifunctional professional Skewer Array that could handle enoki mushrooms, green beans, and more. Under the strategy of distant engagement and close attack advocated by Immortal Eternity, the barbecue shop''s influence was flourishing underground, secretly controlling many restaurants and was a true commercial empire! In front of the barbecue shop, Lu Yang encountered someone unexpectedly. Junior Brother Man, what brings you here? Lu Yang asked. Senior Brother Lu, it''s been a long time, more than half a year, hasn''t it? Man Gu giggled, scratching the back of his head. I just had a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, so I came to celebrate with some skewers. Congratulations, congratulations, Junior Brother Man, your cultivation progress isn''t slow. Lu Yang smiled in felicitation. Shall we go and eat together then? Man Gu naturally agreed. Jiang Lianyi noticed Man Gu''s identity and let out a sound of surprise. Is this young man the last of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe? she asked. Speaking of which, since the existence of Fairy Eternity has been erased, what is your recollection of how the Ancient Barbarian Tribe came to be? Lu Yang inquired. According to Fairy Eternity, the Barbarian tribe lived on the North Star, and it was by her curse on their bloodline that the Ancient Barbarian Tribe was formed, one of its characteristics being the ability to restrain the Demon Race. Since the existence of Fairy Eternity was erased by the person behind the scenes, the origin of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe must also have changed. Jiang Lianyi looked bemused as she explained, The story goes that the Yingtian Immortal, regardless of beauty or ugliness, made countless women pregnant, one of whom was the progenitress of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. Then was born the first generation of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. Chapter 635 Chapter 635: Chapter 634: The Nascent Soul of Man Gu Chapter 635: Chapter 634: The Nascent Soul of Man Gu ` The mastermind grafting the experience of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe onto Fairy Eternity did not surprise Lu Yang. The author of the Demon Beast cookbook had already been changed to Yingtian Immortal, and since the bloodline suppression of the Barbarian tribe against the Demon Beasts was inerasable, the only way was to make Yingtian Immortal the progenitor of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, thus explaining the bloodline suppression issue. Man Gu''s appearance was the epitome of masculine beauty among men, but if it were to be changed to the female form, retaining Man Gu''s appearance would be quite terrifying. One could only say that Yingtian Immortal was lecherous with a unique taste in aesthetics. This was the most reasonable and plausible explanation. After Fairy Eternity recounted her myriad sins within the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, Jiang Lianyi realized that her memory had been altered. What a terrifying method. Brother Lu, who is this Man Gu looked at Jiang Lianyi with confusion; in his memory, he had never seen this person at the Seek Dao Sect. She''s a new member of our Heavenly Court Sect, one of the Four Imperial Protectors, Phoenix Ancestor Jiang Lianyi. Since everyone was from the Heavenly Court Sect, there was no need for secrets. Moreover, Man Gu had personally witnessed the unfortunate revival of Fairy Eternity and knew more than the Elders did. Man Gu retreated several steps in alarm, his pupils constricting in shock; even his newly advanced Nascent Soul Stage showed signs of instability. NovelFire.site He had spent the last two months in seclusion trying to break through and was unaware of the earth-shattering changes in the outside world. Phoenix Phoenix Tribe Man Gu''s lips quivered like he had seen a ghost, his words barely coherent. Lu Yang patted Man Gu''s shoulder, signaling him to calm down, and pushed him into the barbecue shop, where Man Gu gulped down two large kettles of tea before he finally began to settle down. When Master Liu saw Lu Yang come in, he treated him with the reverence due to an ancestor, all the while secretly sending word to the Master and Fairy Eternity to hurry over. It seems Junior Brother Man has been quite diligent in cultivation lately, losing touch with the outside world; quite a few things have happened recently Lu Yang said with a smile, methodically recounting his experiences in the Demon Territory. Man Gu looked at Lu Yang with admiration, thinking that this was what it meant to be a role model; when would he ever reach such a level. As the sage says, In times of great events, be the calm; Brother Lu was exactly that. In contrast, he had been so flustered upon meeting the living Phoenix Ancestor, which was not befitting; he needed to reflect! Second-in-command, you''re here? Fairy Eternity and the Master arrived from the breeding farm, covered in dust. Could this be the legendary Phoenix Ancestor Jiang Lianyi beside you? the Master asked cautiously, noticing the quiet woman sitting next to Lu Yang. Although he worked long-term at the breeding farm and barbecue shop, he hadn''t forgotten his identity as Master, skilled in gathering and integrating information. For instance, he had recently learned that the Snack Stall Union planned to raise prices, the Hot Pot Alliance intended to launch new dishes, and there was a new fried skewer shop in town, along with the establishment of the Demon Nation. Combining this information, it wasn''t hard to deduce that the person next to Lu Yang was the Phoenix Ancestor who had changed her appearance. Jiang Lianyi''s gaze passed over the Master and settled on Fairy Eternity, her eyes narrowing slightly in displeasure: You''re the one who almost formed the Eternity Dao Fruit, trying to stop my sister''s revival? Fairy Eternity broke out into a cold sweat, repeatedly expressing his unworthiness, almost ready to kneel down. Confronting the Imperial Teacher, he still had the confidence to put up a fight, but facing Jiang Lianyi, he could feel a wide gap between them; this was not an opponent he could handle with a self-destruct, and in a direct confrontation, he would be undoubtedly defeated! Jiang Lianyi withdrew her gaze, sparing Fairy Eternity. ` Well, you are just a chess piece pushed forward by others, what use is there to trouble you? Immortal Eternity felt as if he had received a great pardon. Seeing that the atmosphere on the scene was a bit tense, the Master hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over, presenting a plate of grilled mutton kebabs. This is our improved mutton kebab, please taste. With one bite of the kebab, Lu Yang was slightly surprised, this improvement method was extraordinary, it was even more delicious than before! Man Gu was somewhat discouraged; their barbeque, the Barbarian tribe''s specialty, had lost. How did you achieve this? The Master brought forward another plate of raw mutton kebabs. When Lu Yang had entered earlier, he hadn''t paid careful attention, but with the Master''s prompt, he quickly realized the difference in these kebabs. There''s no smell of blood, and just looking at the kebabs brings a reassuring feeling. Are these kebabs consecrated? The Master smiled humbly and said, Almost, these have been blessed by Master Shi Chan of the Suspension Temple. He recited the Rebirth Mantra while slaughtering the livestock, eliminating the animals'' resentment and elevating the meat to a whole new level. Lu Yang nodded in praise. This was a problem he had never considered before, and it seemed that this Shi Chan whom he had never met was indeed incredibly intelligent, matching wits with Meng Jingzhou and second only to himself. There is indeed potential for expansion. Lu Yang thought of the bustling ''Try Again'' barbeque chain shops in the outside world. If they were to add meat blessed with the Rebirth Mantra, the flavor would improve further, and business would likely boom even more. Jiang Lianyi also felt the skewers tasted nice, Pretty good kebabs, just not as good as the ones I grill. Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Lianyi''s cooking skills could make the Time Immortal see their life flash before their eyes. Who would dare eat her kebabs if they weren''t strong in cultivation? Fortunately, Jiang Lianyi had no intention of showing off her skills and didn''t plan to reveal her hand, which made Lu Yang breathe a sigh of relief. Master Liu and Master Gao were quick and capable, promptly grilling batch after batch of kebabs. Come, let''s celebrate Junior Brother Man''s breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage! Lu Yang organized the celebration, with everyone holding up a cup of tea. Wait a moment. Man Gu spoke apologetically. Just as Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi were puzzled, Man Gu took out his Nascent Soul. Man Gu''s Nascent Soul appeared very seasoned, a baby''s body with the face of a sixty-year-old man. Man Gu placed three mutton kebabs before the Nascent Soul and worshipped it: Ancestors above, please dine first. After the ritual. Junior Brother Man, your Nascent Soul looks pretty mature Lu Yang''s eyes twitched slightly. What kind of peculiar Nascent Soul was this? He looked towards Jiang Lianyi, who also shook her head indicating she had never seen such a thing before. Man Gu laughed awkwardly, My Golden Core was the Ancestral Pill, which can summon the ancestors to possess me and aid me in battle. After breaking the core to reach Nascent, my Nascent Soul took on the appearance of the ancestors. However, the appearance is random; the face often changes, and it''s uncertain which ancestor it will resemble. No matter which person it turns into, they''re all ancestors, so I thought, shouldn''t I worship before eating? Lu Yang: Does your Nascent Soul serve any purpose? Yes, depending on which ancestor my Nascent Soul takes the form of, I can inherit that ancestor''s characteristics. If the ancestor was renowned for their Space Spells during their life, then I can perform Space Spells. If the ancestor was known for their speed, then my speed will be enhanced. That''s incredible. Then, this ancestor you are currently paying homage to, what were they known for during their life? This ancestor was quite formidable, having followed an Immortal in the Ancient Times and was noted for their simplicity. Chapter 636 Chapter 636: Chapter 635: Meng Jingzhou''s New Move Chapter 636: Chapter 635: Meng Jingzhou''s New Move Having a simple mind isn''t always a bad thing; a person with a simple mind can effectively resist spiritual attacks. Lu Yang was very doubtful whether his spiritual attacks could harm the Man Gu endowed by his ancestors. Ordinary people counter spiritual attacks head-on, seeing which side has greater spiritual power and who uses it better. But it''s different for those with simple minds. They are like cotton, able to cushion the impact of spiritual assaults. Based on descriptions, the Nascent Soul of Man Gu is formidable, but when applied in practice, it has a significant flawaEURit can''t fully recognize all ancestors. One can''t blame Man Gu for this; considering the cultural level of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, very few portraits have been handed down. Those that were came from occasional passing cultivators skilled in painting. Therefore, while Man Gu can remember the features of all the ancestors, it can''t match them to their appearances. When using the Nascent Soul, there''s a lot of uncertainty. The true name of this ancestor has been lost over the course of time, they say, but legends of the ancestor have been handed down. It is said that although the ancestor had a simple mind, his luck was exceptional. Even if his actions went in completely the opposite direction of his goals, he would still achieve his targets. Moreover, this ancestor once came into contact with the Dao of Life, and it''s truly regrettable that he was interrupted just as he was about to understand it. NovelFire.site His status within the tribe goes without saying. Fairy, do you recognize the ancestor that Man Gu worships? With skepticism, Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity, suspecting that the anxious-looking Nascent Soul ancestor might have been one of Fairy Eternity''s first victims. Man Ergou, right? I know him well. That kid listened really attentively to my lectures. He asked the most questions after class, like why members of the Demon Race don''t wear clothes in their original form but have to once they transform, that kind of thing. His attitude towards learning was miles ahead of the other members of the Barbarian Tribe. It''s just that his natural intelligence couldn''t reach my level, sighed Fairy Eternity with regret. He had high hopes for that student, but talent couldn''t be made up for with diligence. Lu Yang thought to himself that this certainly seemed like a victim. This kid often got lost. Once, he wanted to return to the Barbarian Tribe but went in the wrong direction, and after circling the North Star, it took him an entire round to find his way back to the tribe, already late for class. He remembered what I taught in class about cultivators needing the spirit of taking the lead in exploration, so he insisted on drinking water from the Mother-child River to see if he could get pregnant, and Qinghe had to stop him and send him back to the tribe. Another time, he accidentally wandered into a pond where a female cultivator was bathing. He accidentally saw her, and she screamedaEURa fuss ensued, demanding compensation, and then two male cultivators jumped out, saying that without a proper explanation, things wouldn''t end well today. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Man Ergou had never encountered such a situation, and he was at a loss as to what to do. Fortunately, he remembered my teachingaEURthat one should be fair, to return a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye. If there is a mistake, correct it; there is no greater virtue. And then? Then he said, ''I saw your body, so you can see mine. That''s fair,'' and he started to undress. Those three were foolish not to take the hint. Seeing Man Ergou wasn''t coughing up any Spirit Stones, they all swarmed him, and ended up not being able to beat him. Lu Yang: This ancestor from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe was truly formidable. Why are all of you here? You didn''t invite me to dine together? Meng Jingzhou strutted into the barbecue restaurant with the ease of someone entering their own home. He had passed by the barbecue restaurant, his mouth watering, and upon entering, he saw Lu Yang and the other two, along with the Nascent Soul of Man Gu, and was instantly shocked. Damn, Junior Brother Man, your Nascent Soul looks pretty mature. And it doesn''t look like you at all. Meng Jingzhou tried his best to hold back the latter half of his thoughts, not voicing them out loud. Man Gu retracted his Nascent Soul, ate the tribute skewers on behalf of his ancestor, and started to explain the origin of the Nascent Soul, which left Meng Jingzhou clicking his tongue in wonder. Leveraging the power of ancestors, worthy of being the final member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, blessed by bloodline. An unusual Nascent Soul indeed, I think Junior Brother Man will soon surpass Lu Yang to become the second Nascent Soul Stage in the world. Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a sidelong glance, Who is the number one Nascent Soul in the world? Meng Jingzhou pointed to himself, stating matter-of-factly, Of course, it''s me. Aren''t you at the Twin Nascent Souls stage? What''s with pretending to be a Nascent Soul cultivator? Meng Jingzhou flew into a rage, Lu Yang, you really don''t know how to speak. If it weren''t for the Phoenix Ancestor being here, I''d have a go at you. Although Lu Yang was also at the Twin Nascent Souls stage, no one knew this, so he could freely pass himself off as at the Nascent Soul Stage. Twin Nascent Souls stage? Man Gu recalled his cultivation knowledge and couldn''t find a corresponding realm. Old Meng is a pioneer; he has two Nascent Souls. Two Nascent Souls?! This time, it was Man Gu''s turn to be shocked. He had neither heard of it nor seen it recorded in history that there was a cultivator with Twin Nascent Souls. To create a precedent, that''s where Brother Meng''s strength truly lies! Man Gu had been learning from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou for two full years and even up to this day, he still felt there was no end to his learning; the depth and ideas of his two Senior Brothers were realms he might never reach in his entire life. One must continue to learn as long as one lives. Just as Meng Jingzhou was about to get angry again to assert himself, Lu Yang took the opportunity to interrupt his train of thought. Two months have passed, and your realm has stabilized. Is there anything special about having two Nascent Souls? Indeed, as soon as cultivation was mentioned, Meng Jingzhou''s attention was diverted. He chuckled, Big gains. I''ll demonstrate it to you. Meng Jingzhou smiled proudly, activated his two Nascent Souls, and two chubby little tots who looked exactly like Meng Jingzhou as a child perched on his shoulders. Fusion! Meng Jingzhou uttered lightly, causing the boundary between him and the two Nascent Souls to blur, gradually merging into one. Two bulges grew on Meng Jingzhou''s neck and two more under each of his armpits. Ha! Meng Jingzhou exerted some force, and the bulges on his neck turned into two heads, while under his armpits four arms grew out. NovelFire.site.Co Just learned it and still not very proficient with it, heh heh, what do you think? Holy crap, three heads and six arms?! Lu Yang was truly shocked. This was the technique all Body Cultivators dreamt of mastering. To his knowledge, only the Third Elder among Body Cultivators at the Body Integration Realm could do this, and beyond that, it was a technique for those who had passed the Transcendence Tribulation. With previous examples to learn from, Meng Jingzhou managed to learn this by teaching himself, effectively being a self-taught pioneer. His talent and insight were second only to his own. Isn''t this far more formidable than his own Invincible Nascent Soul? Fairy Eternity assured patting her chest, If you can beat the Invincible Nascent Soul, it will fight even more powerfully than his three heads and six arms when it gets serious. Jiang Lianyi was also slightly shocked. Was this the talent one obtained from being single? The human race is indeed powerful; it''s no wonder that among the Ancient Immortals, only one was from the Demon Race. Not a single one of the Demon Race geniuses at the founding ceremony could boast such talent. Meng Jingzhou noticed Lu Yang''s expression, reveling in pride, silently thrilled. Man Gu felt from the bottom of his heart that Meng Jingzhou was really impressive, sincerely praising: Twins are indeed different. Chapter 637 Chapter 637: Chapter 636 Nascent Soul Leverages Power Chapter 637: Chapter 636 Nascent Soul Leverages Power Seeing the varying degrees of astonishment from the three people, Meng Jingzhou knew his grueling two months of intense training hadn''t been in vain. He, the unrivaled top figure of the Nascent Soul stage, how could he be compared to the insignificant Lu Yang? Each realm has its unique advantages, and he claimed both the first and the last place in the correct number sequence of realms. Meng Jingzhou sat down and casually picked up two skewers, sniffed them, and instantly realized something was amiss. They smell better than before. After taking a couple of bites, he was certain his feelings were accurate. They also taste better than before. They''ve been blessed. What do you mean by blessed? Lu Yang repeated the Master''s words verbatim, and Meng Jingzhou was equally impressed. It seemed that this never-before-met Shi Chan indeed had extraordinary talents, with wisdom to match Lu Yang, second only to yours truly. With the taste of the skewers elevated, Meng Jingzhou''s appetite improved as well. Holding a skewer in one hand and toasting tea with Lu Yang with the other, he ate with great pleasure. As for grilled kidneys and oysters, he welcomed them all, much to Man Gu''s surprise. NovelFire.site Meng Jingzhou, seeing Man Gu''s puzzled look, explained offhandedly: Another benefit of forming a Nascent Soul is that my blood becomes the best Yang Invigorating tonic. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, any Yang Invigorating tonics or aphrodisiacs are useless to me. One could say the current Meng Jingzhou was like a legendary tonic, a drop of his blood on the outside world would cause a frenzied scramble, selling at sky-high prices. If Meng Jingzhou wished, he could live in a brothel, indulging in pleasure every night. Did he wish to? Of course, he did. Brother Meng is amazing, praised Man Gu, giving a thumbs up. Your constitution reminds me of Yang Kongdong, said Jiang Lianyi suddenly. Who is Yang Kongdong? Lu Yang racked his brains but had no recollection of this name. He''s the one who formed a Harem Golden Core. Hasn''t Fairy Eternity mentioned him to you? Jiang Lianyi appeared slightly surprised; Yang Kongdong was quite famous in ancient times. It turns out to be him. Lu Yang realized Fairy Eternity indeed hadn''t mentioned this individual''s name. .co Yang Kongdong''s Harem Golden Core was formed by simultaneously gaining the power of all the women in his harem, causing his combat strength to soar, earning him the reputation of the greatest Golden Core of ancient times. After he and his harem cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage, they became Harem Nascent Souls, and during battle, he would summon out his harem''s Nascent Souls to fight alongside him. Lu Yang imagined the scene: Yang Kongdong charging into battle, followed by eight or nine children yelping and yelling behind him. It seemed quite peculiar. Yang Kongdong''s constitution, known as the Intercourse Cultivation Body, was naturally blessed with luck in love affairs. Cultivating the Love-making Technique, the more he dual cultivated with female cultivators, the faster his cultivation level would rise. His constitution also made him very enduring in the matters of the bedchamber, and his blood, too, had Yang Invigorating effects. At one point, his harem numbered over a hundred. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes turned red with envy; we both have Yang Invigorating constitutions, so why do I fall so short compared to him? Is there no justice in the world? There''s no need for you to envy him; while Yang Kongdong had his luck in love affairs, he also faced calamity because of it. Failing to manage the conflicts within his harem properly, he ended up being killed by them in unison, torn to pieces, a truly tragic death. Meng Jingzhou shuddered and felt that being a Single Body Spiritual Root wasn''t too bad after all. Wait, Elder Lianyi, are you saying Yang Kongdong could utilize the Nascent Souls of his harem for battle during his Nascent Soul Stage? Meng Jingzhou suddenly asked. Yes, is there a problem? Meng Jingzhou stroked his chin, entertaining a bold idea. If Yang Kongdong can use someone else''s Nascent Soul to fight, can''t I also use someone else''s Nascent Soul to fight? ? Meng Jingzhou said in a deep and meaningful tone, Think about it. Yang Kongdong has nearly a hundred people in his harem. Does that sound like a harem to you? That''s just lust. If lust allows him to borrow others'' Nascent Souls to fight, can''t I rely on friendship to do the same? After all, he already had two Nascent Souls; what harm would there be in having a few more? Jiang Lianyi''s eyes widened slightly, astonished by Meng Jingzhou''s idea. More importantly, theoretically, it was feasible! It might just work, and I happen to have the cultivation technique Yang Kongdong used on hand for reference. With a new idea, all four of them became restless. They left their half-eaten skewers and hurried back to Sky Gate Mountain to discuss the feasibility of this method with Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister had just finished modifying Lu Yang''s cultivation technique when the four of them rushed to her, explaining their purpose. Yang Kongdong? Intercourse Cultivation body? Harem Golden Core? Eldest Senior Sister had not heard of this matter; after all, not every bit of history has been passed down from ancient times. The spirit of Fairy Eternity emerged, confirming that Yang Kongdong indeed existed. Upon seeing Fairy Eternity, Man Gu became very excited. According to Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity was the great Immortal who had created their Ancient Barbarian Tribe! The creator of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe! Jiang Lianyi took out Yang Kongdong''s cultivation technique, called the Multi-Cultivation Technique. With the presence of the Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy Eternity, Jiang Lianyi, and Lu YangaEURfour Great PowersaEURthe Multi-Cultivation Technique was quickly understood. Most of this technique describes how to cultivate with a harem; it''s useless to Junior Brother Meng. However, the ''borrowing power'' concept relevant to the Golden Core Stage and Nascent Soul Stage can be used, Eldest Senior Sister pointed out, referring to two chapters of the technique. This was a method she had not thought of before, and since she had plenty of Golden Cores, she did not need to use this method. Let''s have the Meng Family Kid try it first; his constitution is closest to Yang Kongdong''s, so he''s the most likely to succeed in Nascent Soul borrowing, Fairy Eternity suggested, casually deciding the fate of a Nascent Soul elder. The four Great Powers studied Meng Jingzhou while modifying the cultivation technique. The Nascent Soul elder, Man Gu, could only quietly await the outcome. Why isn''t any of our ancestors famed for their wisdom? Man Gu thought about the traits of his ancestors and felt a bit regretful. Soon, half a day passed, from evening to early morning, they finally made some progress. Junior Brother Meng, try the method written on this paper, Eldest Senior Sister handed over a condensed version of the method on a sheet of paper. Meng Jingzhou treated it as a treasured finds and studied it earnestly. Meng Jingzhou''s cultivation comprehension was not inferior to Lu Yang''s. Before long, he understood the method on the paper, which was to substitute the ''lust'' in the Multi-Cultivation Technique with ''friendship.'' Old Lu, let''s try it in sync, Meng Jingzhou said. When it comes to the strongest bond, it had to be with Lu Yang. Okay. Both of them simultaneously operated the cultivation technique and achieved synchronization. They found that the method was indeed effective as Lu Yang''s Invincible Nascent Soul floated above his head and flew toward Meng Jingzhou''s Dantian. Meng Jingzhou stood up excitedly, Haha, it really works! Now I have three Nascent Souls! With the support of three Nascent Souls, he felt his whole body brimming with power. Lu Yang hesitated for a moment before saying, My Nascent Soul isn''t easy to control, it''s quite volatile. Be careful, Old Meng. Meng Jingzhou burst into laughter, unconcerned, What are you talking about? I''ve got two Nascent Souls inside me; what''s to fear even if yours is volatile Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou''s expression changed drastically, and an intense pain erupted from his Dantian as a fierce fight broke out there. Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul was beating up his own Nascent Souls! Chapter 638 Chapter 638: Chapter 637 Usage of the Invincible Nascent Soul Chapter 638: Chapter 637 Usage of the Invincible Nascent Soul Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul lived up to the name of Invincible Nascent Soul, proving to be quite formidable in combat, managing to press Meng Jingzhou''s two Nascent Souls while fighting two against one! Moreover, the two Nascent Souls were completely powerless to fight back; it was a one-sided battle! Meng Jingzhou was caught off guard by this sudden attack and writhed in pain on the ground. The Invincible Nascent Soul was incompatible with Meng Jingzhou, causing Meng Jingzhou''s belly to swell alarmingly. Old Meng, hang in there, I''m going to call a doctor; we must save your Nascent Soul! Lu Yang shouted frantically, looking very anxious. Old Lu damn you taking advantage of the fact my Nascent Soul can''t fight on its own! Meng Jingzhou quickly endured the intense pain and focused his attention on his Dantian, ready to have a decisive battle with Lu Yang''s damn Nascent Soul. The Invincible Nascent Soul possessed the ability to fight autonomously, whereas Meng Jingzhou''s twin Nascent Souls required control, which led to the lopsided situation. Frightened, Lu Yang quickly retracted his Nascent Soul, and Meng Jingzhou immediately felt much better. Lu Yang spread his hands: Don''t look at me like that; it was the Nascent Soul that beat you, not me. My Nascent Soul went into your body and became uncontrollable. Get lost, get lost, get lost. Meng Jingzhou dismissed him impatiently, unable to voice any complaints after being beaten, feeling infuriated at the sight of this damn guy. NovelFire.site At the same time, he was secretly alarmed; how terrifying Lu Yang''s damn Nascent Soul was! Even if he had controlled his two Nascent Souls in the fight just now, he most likely would have been at a disadvantage, only certain to win if it were three against one. However, judging from the act of borrowing strength from Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul, the method was broadly successful. The problem lay with Lu Yang, this damn guy. Lu Yang quietly asked Fairy Eternity, Fairy, if I partner with Old Meng and defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul, would that count as my victory over the Invincible Nascent Soul? Fairy Eternity glanced at Lu Yang, Why don''t you say the two of us partner up to defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul? Junior Brother Man, you try with Junior Brother Meng, the Eldest Senior Sister commanded. There was still another person at the Nascent Soul Stage present. Man Gu was eager to try; he had wanted to test it out for some time. He learned from the method just written by the Eldest Senior Sister, imitated Lu Yang''s posture, and sat cross-legged next to Meng Jingzhou. Fairy Eternity and Jiang Lianyi watched with great interest; this was a very novel method, unheard of since Ancient Times. The auras of Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu resonated, and the mature Nascent Soul flew out from the top of Man Gu''s head, entering Meng Jingzhou''s Dantian. The Eldest Senior Sister saw Man Gu''s Nascent Soul and her eyes twitched slightly. She, too, had never seen such a Nascent Soul before. Meng Jingzhou regained the power of three Nascent Souls, and the increase in strength was quite noticeable. Haha, this time it''s really a success! With a thought, he summoned the three Nascent Souls; two resembled Meng Jingzhou, and one was even bigger than Meng Jingzhou''s father. Fusion! Meng Jingzhou shouted loudly, merging with the three Nascent Souls, transforming into a magnificent, eight-armed Immortal, majestic and almost divine! This was the limit of Nascent Soul fusion aEUR there was only so much space on the neck, which couldn''t fit a fifth head. After transforming into the eight-armed Immortal, Meng Jingzhou felt reborn, but his thoughts became very different, and he was rather slow-witted. Wait, slow-witted? Fortunately, the foundations that Meng Jingzhou had laid previously were still there, and he quickly realized something was amiss. It was as if a veil covered his Spiritual Space, blurry and hazy, with his thought processes significantly slowed down. Clearly, Meng Jingzhou had not been present when Man Gu introduced this ancestor who had followed an Immortal. Man Gu hurriedly clarified the characteristics of this ancestor, Meng Jingzhou grimaced as he initiated the fusion, returning the Nascent Soul. Wasn''t there a single normal Nascent Soul for him to use for experiments? The thought crossed his mind, but then it dawned on him that this was the Seek Dao Sect, and he came to terms with it. Junior Brother Meng, Junior Brother Man, both of you try once to see if you can merge someone else''s Nascent Soul into your own body. The first two experiments were barely successful, albeit the outcomes were not entirely satisfactory, yet they could still confirm the viability of this method. Now it was up to Junior Brother Meng and Junior Brother Man. Unexpectedly, Lu Yang and Man Gu both failed, only managing to transfer the Nascent Soul into the other''s Dantian, but the recipients couldn''t harness the power of the Nascent Soul, and Man Gu''s ancestor was even beaten up by the Invincible Nascent Soul. It seems then, could it be that Junior Brother Meng''s special constitution is responsible for this effect? Fairy Eternity nodded, Yang Kongdong and the Meng Family Kid share similar physical traits; perhaps that''s no coincidence. You see, during Ancient Times, there was no such thing as a Single Body Spiritual Root; such a constitution only came about after those times. Jiang Lianyi thought of Yang Kongdong''s fate with some regret, What a pity, bodies endowed for Intercourse Cultivation are extremely rare. It was only during our era, when various constitutions emerged incessantly, that bodies suited for Intercourse Cultivation appeared. Yang Kongdong was dismembered by his harem; at that time, even if we wanted to examine his constitution closely, there was no opportunity. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they could have understood it, cultivation theory could have advanced a step further. Suddenly, an idea struck Lu Yang, Right, Junior Brother Man, don''t activate your powers. Let me see if I can transfer my Nascent Soul into your Dantian. Alright. Although Man Gu wasn''t quite sure what Lu Yang intended to do, he had always done whatever Lu Yang asked of him. Lu Yang executed his cultivation technique, summoning the Invincible Nascent Soul and transferring it into Man Gu''s Dantian. It worked! Lu Yang rejoiced, indeed it was feasible. Taking advantage of the moment before the Invincible Nascent Soul started its assault on Man Gu''s Nascent Soul, Lu Yang hurriedly retracted it. Although he couldn''t subdue the Invincible Nascent Soul to serve him, sending the Invincible Nascent Soul into another''s body and defeating the enemy from within was nonetheless a method! Fairy Eternity praised Lu Yang''s intelligence upon seeing this; how had she not thought of this method before? Oh, that''s right, back then no one had decoded Yang Kongdong''s cultivation techniques. That night, Lu Yang was filled with gratitude and considered himself lucky that among the three, only his Nascent Soul hadn''t been beaten. Dawn arrived, and with nothing else pressing, Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu left one after the other. Here, I''ve made some revisions to the cultivation technique. Once Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu had left and Lu Yang had a moment to himself, Eldest Senior Sister handed him an entirely new Mind Seeing Method, which had undergone drastic changes in both appearance and content. Lu Yang only had to flip through a couple of pages to notice the differences in this cultivation technique. In terms of content, it was far more coherent and structured than what he had written; in terms of power, it was undoubtedly superior; and regarding the authorship, his own name was actually listed before Eldest Senior Sister''s. Lu Yang was deeply moved. He slightly conducted the technique for a small circulation and immediately felt it was tailor-made for him, a perfect fit. Jiang Lianyi glanced over it and couldn''t help but admire the level of the Master; had it been her, she surely couldn''t have written such a profound yet accessible cultivation technique. It was as if Lu Yang remembered something, and he proudly said to the Eldest Senior Sister, By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, I''ve conducted an experiment just nowaEURI can send the Invincible Nascent Soul into an enemy''s body to defeat them from within. Oh, that is indeed a good method. Use it on me, let''s see the effect. Okay. Lu Yang performed the cultivation technique, summoning the Invincible Nascent Soul and aiming it at the Eldest Senior Sister''s Dantian. The Invincible Nascent Soul''s eyes were cold and devoid of emotion, it harbored no desires or wants. It coldly regarded the Eldest Senior Sister, then turned tail and fled. Chapter 639 Chapter 639: Chapter 638: Sword Washing Pool Chapter 639: Chapter 638: Sword Washing Pool The Invincible Nascent Soul ran incredibly fast, like a bolt of lightning. Lu Yang knew that even he could never fly that swiftly. But no matter how fast it was, it was impossible to escape from Eldest Senior Sister''s palm. With a gesture of a feigned grab, Eldest Senior Sister recaptured the Invincible Nascent Soul that almost fled the Sect boundaries. Even when captured by Eldest Senior Sister, the Invincible Nascent Soul still did not give up, exhausting all means to break free: Earth Shrinking, creating prison from land, Heaven and Earth in an Inch, Lu-style Arhat Fist If the opponent were in the Nascent Soul Stage, they would have been beaten to death long ago. Unfortunately, the opponent was not in the Nascent Soul Stage, so all these efforts were in vain. Whether it was trying to escape or attack, all the techniques the Invincible Nascent Soul utilized, despite using its full power, could not overcome Eldest Senior Sister. With teeth bared and claws brandished, the Invincible Nascent Soul continued to try to attack Eldest Senior Sister, until she flicked it on the forehead, finally causing it to quiet down in a daze. Eldest Senior Sister held the little feet of the Invincible Nascent Soul, swinging them back and forth, with a thoughtful expression, Such attacking power is quite extraordinary; it''s a decent method of attack. Having said that, she then tossed the Invincible Nascent Soul back to Lu Yang. However, this is not the proper way. You still need to hone your skills and strive to overcome your Nascent Soul. Yes. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The Seven-star Sword set that he acquired from the Creation Ancient Land had been idly lying in his Identity Jade ever since he took out one of them at the Heavenly Altar while serving as Young Sect Master. This was not Lu Yang''s intention, as his original plan was to form a Sword Array with the Seven-star Sword set. There are two paths of cultivation for Sword Cultivators: one is to polish a single sword to break all spells, with the aim of achieving unification with the sword; the other is to master the Sword Array, which can enhance the sword''s power beyond its innate capacityaEURit''s quite magical. It was unfortunate that Lu Yang''s master had passed away early, and neither Eldest Senior Sister nor Jiang Lianyi were adept at the Sword Array, leaving him without guidance. Had Jiang Lianyi understood swordsmanship, she wouldn''t have been deceived by the Sword Array that Qilin Immortal knelt to. The good news, though, was that after being intimidated by Fairy Eternity, the insubordinate Seven-star Sword set had obediently submitted to Lu Yang, not daring to resist, saving him the time needed for refining and taming. If Junior Brother is practicing swordsmanship, you might want to try the Sword Washing Pool. Once you have gained from the Sword Washing Pool, I have a set of Sword Array techniques that you can learn, Eldest Senior Sister mused, considering the spoils of war she had acquired that could be used by her junior brother. The Sword Washing Pool? Lu Yang had no idea that there was a Sword Washing Pool in the Sect. That was the place where master practiced his swordsmanship in the early days. Later, after Master''s swordsmanship reached a high level, he no longer needed to cleanse his sword, and that place fell into disuse, she explained. Among the disciples of Seek Dao Sect, there were many who used swords as their weapons, but Lu Yang was the only one who could be considered a true Sword Cultivator. The Sword Spirit Root is rare. After Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang was the second cultivator in the Seek Dao Sect to possess a Sword Spirit Root. After you descend the mountain, simply head east for about eight hundred miles, and there you will find the Sword Washing Pool, directed Eldest Senior Sister. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At present, you are passively controlling the Seven-star Sword set, without establishing a connection with them. The Sword Washing Pool can enhance your communication with them, allowing you to fully control the Seven-star Sword set, which is the foundation of learning the Sword Array, she explained. The Sword Washing Pool can wash away the malevolent energies of both cultivators and their swords, increasing the synergy and coordination between them. It wasn''t only Master who practiced there; Grandmaster also frequented the Sword Washing Pool for cultivation. Ah? Grandmaster was also a Sword Cultivator? Lu Yang recalled the little fellow who guarded Captive Peak, and he could not link him with Sword Cultivators. No, he did it to cleanse the malevolent energies towards Master, to prevent himself from striking too hard and killing Master, she clarified. Sometimes, Lu Yang felt it was not easy for his master to have lived to this day. Jiang Lianyi showed no interest in the Sword Washing Pool and proposed a visit to Captive Peak. Eldest Senior Sister happily agreed, saying she could take Jiang Lianyi there. Following the direction pointed out by Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang descended the mountain, passed through the core area of Seek Dao Sect, and arrived at the vast grasslands on the perimeter. The grassland was once extremely dangerous to Lu Yang, with various Demon Beasts scattered over it, and the ranches established by the Master and the Immortal Eternities were at the edge of the grassland. But now, Lu Yang was not the same as before; these terrifying Demon Beasts were insignificant. As long as he wanted to flee, these beasts couldn''t even catch up with him! Over the grasslands, Lu Yang flew with his sword, hovering more than three feet above the ground, speeding quickly. Behind him, hordes of Demon Beasts pursued, each emitting the aura of the Nascent Soul Stage and occasionally, amongst them were a few Spirit Transformation Stage Demon Beasts howling, causing the ground to trembleaEURutterly terrifying. Why fear the Demon Beasts of the Spirit Transformation Stage? There are also those in the Void Refinement and Body Integration Realms here, Fairy Eternity reminded kindly, noting that Lu Yang was afraid too soon. ` However, you don''t need to be too afraid; those Demon Beasts in the Void Refinement Stage and the Body Integration Realm won''t bother to chase you. These Demon Beasts should be tamed to actively attack any disciple they perceive as a threat. As for whether it''s for training purposes or just for fun, that remains unknown. Finally, at the critical moment, Lu Yang successfully flew out of the prairie''s range, and the pursuit of the Demon Beasts stopped abruptly, they did not advance any further. Junior Brother, were you practicing flying? Unexpectedly, Third Senior Sister was at the edge of the great prairie, still blindfolded, she had judged from the breath and sound of the wind that Junior Brother had just staged a life and death chase on the prairie. Third Senior Sister, don''t the Demon Beasts chase you when you pass the prairie? Don''t you know? As long as you reveal your Identity Jade, those Demon Beasts will not attack you. Didn''t Eldest Senior Sister tell you? Third Senior Sister shook her Identity Jade. No. Then she probably thought those Demon Beasts posed no threat. What are you doing here, Senior Sister? Third Senior Sister pointed towards a dark mountain range in the distance, That is Tangting Mountain, I was missing a raw material for crafting my magic artifact, I dug some up there and was just preparing to go back. What about you, are you going for the Cave Heaven experience? I''m planning to go to the Sword Washing Pool. Sword Washing Pool Oh right, you''re a Sword Cultivator, that place is indeed suitable for you. Do you know the way, or shall I take you there? Eldest Senior Sister just pointed in a general direction, it would be even better if someone could lead the way. Thank you, Senior Sister. We''re all siblings in the same sect, there''s no need to say thanks. With Third Senior Sister guiding him, Lu Yang quickly arrived at the Sword Washing Pool. The Sword Washing Pool was nestled between two ancient trees, each a millennium old, in a mountain hollow. The leaves from the trees fell into the pool and quietly floated there, creating a scene as still as a paused picture. The Sword Washing Pool had not been visited by a cultivator for two hundred years, and now this place was finally receiving some human presence. Here is the Sword Washing Pool. Lu Yang scooped the leaves out of the pool, revealing the crystal-clear bottom. The water possessed a magical power; just looking at it could cleanse the soul. What a great place! Lu Yang''s eyes gleamed; merely looking at the Sword Washing Pool allowed him to imagine how his master had cultivated here over a hundred years ago. According to Master, to use the Sword Washing Pool, one must place the sword into the water to wash away all impurities. Lu Yang took out the Seven-star Sword set. The seven divine swords immediately clung to Lu Yang as soon as they appeared, frightening him into hastily pushing the swords into the pool. Submerged in the pool, the Seven-star Sword set actually calmed down, and Lu Yang could even sense the feelings they were conveying to him: comfort, coolness. Continuing this way, Lu Yang was sure he could truly master the Seven-star Sword set within the Sword Washing Pool. He also sat down cross-legged nearby, settled his mind, and started to communicate and interact with the Seven-star Sword set, to be of one heart with them. Three days went by in a flash, with Lu Yang sitting motionless, and Third Senior Sister keeping watch over him. She noticed changes in Lu Yang and was secretly amazed by Junior Brother''s talent in swordsmanship. She had a feeling that Junior Brother had become as if he vanished, attaining the realm where he was communicating with the sword, becoming one with it. To achieve such attainments in just three days was astonishing. Lu Yang entered a mysterious state that was indescribable, and during these three days, he maintained a continuous, if somewhat blurry, communion with the Seven-star Sword set, greatly enhancing their connection. He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze tranquil, like an ancient well. He had done it; he had completely mastered the Seven-star Sword set! Lu Yang lifted his right hand, and with a upward flick of two fingers, the Sword Washing Pool danced in the air according to his will, splashing water and the Seven-star Sword set all over the place. Huh? Wasn''t I mastering the Seven-star Sword set? How did it turn into the Sword Washing Pool? Chapter 640 Chapter 640: Chapter 639: Annihilation of Immortal Sword Array Chapter 640: Chapter 639: Annihilation of Immortal Sword Array Oh no, I got it wrong. Lu Yang finally realized the reason, these past three days he wasn''t communicating with the Seven-star Sword Array, but with the Sword Washing Pool! Little Junior Brother you Because her eyes were closed, Third Senior Sister sensed the movement outside through her other senses and took a moment to figure out what her little junior brother had done. He''d lured the Sword Washing Pool away! Hold on, it was an accident, I can explain! Lu Yang quickly shouted, frantically trying to sever the connection with the Sword Washing Pool in secret. But the emotional bond he had formed with the Sword Washing Pool over three days wasn''t something he could simply cut off. After several unsuccessful attempts, he had to admit somethingaEURthe Sword Washing Pool had latched onto him. Buddy, you don''t have to do this, right? Can you follow someone else, please? I''m just a minor figure with little power, I dare not claim you. Blatantly taking a sect''s treasure for oneself is unacceptable anywhere. Third Senior Sister wore an expression that said ''you don''t need to explain too much'': Eldest Senior Sister always said that our little junior brother was immensely talented, just a bit unorthodox, and seeing it today proves it. She hadn''t had the chance to see it in the Demon Territory, but now she finally had. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Eldest Senior Sister, couldn''t you say something good about me? It''s just that an accident occurred during communication, I didn''t practice it wrongly, Lu Yang said earnestly, correcting Third Senior Sister''s misconception. Fairy, why didn''t you remind me that I was communicating with the Sword Washing Pool all along? Could Third Senior Sister not notice something was off? Could you, a Fairy, not notice either? Ah? I thought you wanted to control the Sword Washing Pool first, and then use it to control the Seven-star Sword Array. It indeed seems possible to do so. Following Fairy Eternity''s train of thought, Lu Yang realized he could indeed control the Seven-star Sword Array by controlling the Sword Washing Pool. The Seven-star Sword Array felt comfortable in the Sword Washing Pool and wouldn''t fake it. Having experienced it once, they would definitely want to experience it again. To enjoy it a second time, they would have to behave themselves! NovelFire.site Forget it, then I''ll just inform Eldest Senior Sister about it. At this point, he couldn''t forcibly separate himself from the Sword Washing Pool. Lu Yang collected the water he had poured out back into the Sword Washing Pool, and then packed up the Sword Washing Pool along with the Seven-star Sword Array into his Identity Jade with practiced ease, as if cleaning up a crime scene. On their way back, passing through the great grassland, he took out his Identity Jade, and sure enough, the demon beasts no longer attacked them. By this time, Eldest Senior Sister and Jiang Lianyi had already finished their tour of Captive Peak. The Ancient Cultivators imprisoned in Captive Peak were shivering with fear. What kind of background did the Seek Dao Sect have to be able to dig up the Phoenix Ancestor who had been missing for hundreds of thousands of years? If before they had looked down on the Seek Dao Sect because of their ancient status, now they had lost even that last bit of pride. When it came to antiquity, who could surpass the Phoenix Ancestor? Even summoning the Four Ancient Immortals, they were contemporaries of the Phoenix Ancestor; there was no precedent or priority. As for Grandmaster, his reaction was barely any better than Elder Tao''s, especially when he heard from Eldest Senior Sister that it was Lu Yang who had unearthed the Phoenix Ancestor, his expression was spectacularly expressive. A student outdoes his master indeed. This youngster, Lu Yang, was much more adept at causing trouble than his own master was. Grandmaster was relieved that he had already retired. If he were still in the position of Sect Leader, he wouldn''t be able to settle the chaos that Lu Yang had stirred up. Are you saying you''ve refined the sect''s Sword Washing Pool? Eldest Senior Sister was startled for a moment upon hearing her little junior brother''s report. If I remember correctly, I told you to go to the Sword Washing Pool to refine the Seven-star Sword ArrayaEURnot to refine the Sword Washing Pool itself. It was accidental, Lu Yang reiterated that there was a reason behind the incident. However, even if there were reasons, Lu Yang was not in the right on this matter. Taking the Sect''s property for his own, no matter how you look at it, there must be punishment. I remember you promised me, Master, that I could take anything from our Sect? Jiang Lianyi stepped forward, coming to her Senior Brother''s defense. If that''s the case, what if I take away the Sword Washing Pool? Of course, you can. Thus, the reasoning behind this matter was explained. The Eldest Senior Sister''s original intention was just to find a reason to rightfully give the Sword Washing Pool to Lu Yang. To the Seek Dao Sect, the Sword Washing Pool was a dispensable asset; only two sword cultivators had emerged in the past two thousand years, and the pool was scarcely used. It was only that it could not be given directly to the Junior Brother, as that would be considered disregard for the Sect''s rules and regulations, unfavorable for the unity of the Sect. Well, since you''ve already acquired the Sword Washing Pool, in just a few days you''ll be able to master the Seven-star Sword Assembly and have the foundation to practice the Sword Array. The Eldest Senior Sister took out a small booklet from her bosom. This is a spoil of battle I claimed after encountering an enemy. It just so happens there is a Sword Array in it. This is the first level; you take it and learn first. Lu Yang took the booklet, and seeing the name of the Sword Array, his hand shook, almost failing to hold it steady. Destroying Immortal Sword Formation. Can this Sword Array really ''destroy the Immortal''? Lu Yang asked with a trembling voice. It was a rhetorical questionaEURif it couldn''t destroy the Immortal, why would it be named such? It can''t really. I suppose it''s just a name meant to intimidate. Lu Yang: Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who was the lunatic who came up with this name? I don''t know who the other party was either. The Eldest Senior Sister recalled the events: I stumbled upon him by chance. He was plotting a major move in secret, and once successful, it would have turned Great Xia upside down. The situation was urgent, with no time to seek help. I was forced to act and then killed him. He was undoubtedly an ancient cultivator, but I am not sure if he was from Great Yu or Great Qian. This Sword Array, as well as your Green Peak Sword, were possessions of that person. I''ve tested the power of the Sword Array myself. It can''t destroy the Immortal, but its power is still quite considerable. What you have is the first level; I will give you the subsequent ones once you raise your realm. Was the opponent a sword cultivator? No, he merely knew how to wield a sword. It seemed he had some knowledge of talismans, array methods, and the like, but his grasp wasn''t very refined. With his realm, he could bully a Semi-Immortal, but against someone of the same level, he would be outmatched. wait, he was an Immortal?! The Eldest Senior Sister didn''t understand why Lu Yang was so shocked: Of course, he was an Immortal. Even a Semi-Immortal wouldn''t dare to give their Sword Array such a name. He was probably the weakest Immortal I''ve encountered, even weaker than the one I met in the Eternity Sect. It wasn''t just Lu Yang who was unsettled, even Jiang Lianyi was not calm. The Eldest Senior Sister spoke lightly, but the opponent was the weakest of Immortals. Even the weakest Immortal was still an Immortal, and she had just killed him! Fairy Eternity recalled the aura of the Dao Fruit she sensed deep within the treasury of the Seek Dao Sect, which must have belonged to this person. Psh, just killing an Immortal, talking as if nobody else could do it. It''s only because I didn''t come across the opportunity, otherwise, I could kill one too. Lu Yang was about to thank the Eldest Senior Sister and start bonding with the Seven-star Sword Assembly, then begin to practice the Sword Array to become a qualified sword cultivator when he detected a change with the Nine Nether Order. Someone from the Jiuyou Sect was contacting him. After reading the text on the Nine Nether Order, his face showed a strange expression. What''s wrong? Has the Jiuyou Sect contacted you? asked the Eldest Senior Sister. The Jiuyou Sect is telling me that the Master of the Yaoyang Sect wants to meet me. Chapter 641 Chapter 641: Chapter 640: The Sincerity of the Heavenly Court Sect Chapter 641: Chapter 640: The Sincerity of the Heavenly Court Sect The headquarters of Jiuyou Sect. A massive map of Great Xia dominated the front wall, with all seventeen states and tens of thousands of cities precisely indicated on the map. On the map, one-fifth of the cities were marked with crimson dots, signifying that Jiuyou Sect had extended its reach deep within these cities, even infiltrating Imperial City, the largest city in the world. Mu Baiyi stood with his hands behind his back, quietly gazing at the map, muttering to himself with eyes filled with unhideable greed and desire. Soon, very soon The Dynasty is nothing significant, they haven''t even noticed such large-scale actions of our sect In no time, there will be Jiuyou Sect barbecue shops all over Great Xia Unable to help himself, Mu Baiyi touched one of the red dots on the map, each representing a barbecue shop, which signified a future influx of vast wealth into Jiuyou Sect, helping him repay loans. Although currently they were still in the investment and store construction phase, with profits being thin as they were reinvested into building more shops, the future prospects were promising. With this wealth, he would no longer have to worry about the exposure of his identity as a sect member taking out loans and being responsible for monthly repayments leading to a scandal. This was lifesaving money. All thanks to Heavenly Court Sect, Mu Baiyi felt a renewed awe for the sect after having witnessed the Phoenix Ancestor defeat Venerate Zhu Tian in person. According to Young Master Lu, there were still several key figures from the Ancient Heavenly Court who had yet to awaken. Even so, Heavenly Court Sect was clearly beyond Jiuyou Sect''s league. NovelFire.site Master, Vice Hierarch Shi from Yaoyang Sect wishes to have an audience with you, reported a Vice Sect Hierarch with the last name Xiang, presenting an invitation from Yaoyang Sect. Mu Baiyi raised an eyebrow, a bit puzzled. Jiuyou Sect believed in reincarnation and its cultivation techniques generally focused on yin attributes, while the name of Yaoyang Sect alone suggested their techniques were yang attributes. There was little interaction between the two sects. What does he want to do? However, a meeting was still necessary; after all, some courtesies had to be observed among demonic sects. Jiuyou Sect''s headquarters certainly couldn''t be exposed, so a day later, the two Sect Masters met in a teahouse, with Yaoyang Sect covering the cost for an entire floor. The Sect Master of Yaoyang Sect arrived on time with two Protectors. The Sect Master of Yaoyang Sect was a man who looked to be in his thirties or forties, with a face covered with horizontal flesh, bald, one-eyed, and a frightening scar stretching from his forehead to his cheekbone, giving him a rather intimidating appearance. Hahaha, Brother Mu, it''s been quite a while since we last met! The Sect Master of Yaoyang Sect greeted him enthusiastically, behaving as if he were Mu Baiyi''s close brother. Get to the point, if there''s nothing else, goodbye. Mu Baiyi responded coldly, unwilling to deal much with the Sect Master of Yaoyang, whose warmth was more than he could stand. Oh, come on, with our relationship, would I bother you for no reason? the Sect Master of Yaoyang sat down, rubbing his bald head and speaking cheerfully. What is it? I''ve noticed that your Jiuyou Sect''s barbecue shops are quite popular these days. I''ve tried them myself, and indeed they offer amazing value. With such quality of Spirit Food at this price, it''s no wonder the business is doing so well. What do you want to do? Mu Baiyi eyed the Sect Master of Yaoyang with suspicion; anyone who thought of touching his money was asking for a fight to the death. Don''t be nervous, we''re not here to steal business. I''ve heard that the next barbecue shop isn''t just backed by Jiuyou Sect, but also has people from Heavenly Court Sect? Mu Baiyi''s expression turned stern: Have you planted moles within our sect? The cooperation between Jiuyou Sect and Heavenly Court Sect was a secret known only to the high echelons of Jiuyou Sect. Mutual feelings, Vice Sect Hierarch Chi also knew that there were members of the Jiuyou Sect within his own sect, but he didn''t know who specifically. He looked at Mu Baiyi eagerly, rubbing his hands together, So I just wanted to see, since your Jiuyou Sect has such a close relationship with the Heavenly Court Sect, you must have a way to contact them. I was wondering if you could help us get in touch with them. I''d like to meet them and get acquainted. He had also personally gone to Demon City and witnessed the Phoenix Ancestor taking charge of the Demon Nation, plus the previous incident where Heavenly Venerate Dou defeated Great Yu Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators, and Young Master Lu caused an uproar in the Seek Dao Sect. All these events indicated that the power of the Heavenly Court Sect was unfathomable. While their Yaoyang Sect was strong, they were not so arrogant as to oppose the Heavenly Court Sect, which would be like smashing an egg against a rock. Perhaps in the future, the Yaoyang Sect might have to rely on the Heavenly Court Sect, so it was always good to become familiar with them in advance. Mu Baiyi''s original intention was not to allow the Yaoyang Sect to meet with the Heavenly Court Sect. It was possible that benefits that could have gone to the Jiuyou Sect would fall into the hands of the Yaoyang Sect instead, considering how Young Master Lu casually set up a barbecue restaurant and got the Jiuyou Sect''s economy running. However, one of the strategies Young Master Lu had given included inwardly connecting ruthlessly with Yaoyang and other sects, and if Young Master Lu found out that the Yaoyang Sect Master offered to make contact and was refused by himself, there would likely be consequences. Helping to contact the Heavenly Court Sect is possible, but we''re not a charity here. What price is your sect willing to pay? Vice Sect Hierarch Chi was prepared for this and gave a look to the Protector behind him. The Protector then took out a piece of yellow paper from his chest and placed it in front of Mu Baiyi. I''ve heard that your barbecue restaurant offers a delivery service, but because it involves traveling between cities, the skewers cool down over time and the taste suffers. This is a unique type of paper from our sect, capable of heating and keeping warmth. Also, it is easy to produce and costs little. If you''re interested, Daoist Mu, I can share with you the method for making this paper. For the Yaoyang Sect, this paper was superfluous, of no use to keep, but too precious to discard. It would be better used as a token to curry favor with the Jiuyou Sect and establish a rapport with the Heavenly Court Sect. Mu Baiyi and Vice Sect Hierarch Shi, standing behind him, both brightened up at this. It was truly a useful item that could greatly increase their delivery volume. Good, I will contact them right now. Seeing the sincerity of the other party, Mu Baiyi immediately took out the Jiuyou Order. But let me make it clear in advance, I can only contact Young Master Lu and don''t have contact details for anyone else from the Heavenly Court Sect. Young Master Lu is fine, said Vice Sect Hierarch Chi eagerly, as Young Master Lu''s status was entirely a match for the leader of a demonic sect. Mu Baiyi wrote down on the Jiuyou Order Vice Sect Hierarch Chi''s request for a meeting, and soon, the other side responded. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What did they say? The old place, Yanjiang County, let''s meet at the barbecue restaurant headquarters again. Vice Sect Hierarch Chi was elated at the news and immediately shared the method for refining the heating paper with Mu Baiyi, who realized after a brief mental run-through that it was indeed genuine. Moreover, the Yaoyang Sect would not dare deceive him on this matter. Could I trouble Daoist Mu to put in a few good words for me with Young Master Lu? No problem at all! In Yanjiang County, at the barbecue restaurant headquarters, the three parties met. Mu Baiyi and Vice Sect Hierarch Chi sat upright with bated breath, nervous sweat beading on their backs. Daoist Mu, didn''t you say you would put in a few good words for me? NovelFire.site.co Speak up! Vice Sect Hierarch Chi transmitted his voice to Mu Baiyi. Mu Baiyi broke out in a cold sweat, no longer retaining his previous composure. Sitting opposite them were Jiang Lianyi, the Great Emperor of the Southern Pole Nirvana, and Yun Zhi, the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect. Upon learning that leaders of the sects were meeting, Lu Yang, out of respect for the Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect, and to show the sincerity of the Heavenly Court Sect, had specifically invited the Sect Master of his sect to attend. Chapter 642 Chapter 642: Chapter 641: Saint Heir of the Heavenly Court Sect Chapter 642: Chapter 641: Saint Heir of the Heavenly Court Sect The barbecue restaurant headquarters closed up for the night, unknown to all, under its calm exterior, currents swirled. Tonight, the leaders of the three sects were meeting here. The Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect attached great importance to the meeting with the Heavenly Court Sect. The leaders of both sects personally received their guests, accompanied by a number of Body Integration Realm experts, displaying the profound depth of the demonic sects. The Heavenly Court Sect also greatly valued the two sects, the Master, the Great Emperor of Southern Nirvana, all were present, sitting in chairs with four Protector Heavenly Kings standing behind them. Even Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had to stand in the back row in such a situation. If one were to consider the Immortal Fairy within Lu Yang''s body, it could be said that Heavenly Venerate Dou was also present. Mu Baiyi and Sect Master Chi were extremely nervous; who would have thought that just a meeting would bring such important figures from the Heavenly Court Sect. What use was there in bringing so many people, all together they still couldn''t match the power of a single Phoenix Ancestor. The scene of the Phoenix Ancestor''s battle with Ancient Di Jiang was captured by the Recording Orb and had gone viral among the upper echelons of the Cultivation World; anyone who saw it broke out in a cold sweat, feeling inferior. Not to mention the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect who was seated there, someone only talked about but never seen. The strength of the Heavenly Court Sect Master was a mystery, according to what Young Master Lu had said before, she had fought evenly with Yun Zhi, who was suspected to be in the late Pass Tribulation stage, meaning she was also at that level! You, you all, greetings. I, on behalf of the Jiuyou Sect, welcome all members of the Heavenly Court Sect, said Mu Baiyi, forcing calmness, stumbling over his words as he started the meeting. NovelFire.site After all, this was the Jiuyou Sect''s territory, so he had to take the initiative. I don''t know if Young Master Lu has introduced me to the two of you. My name is Mu Baiyi, the Master of the Jiuyou Sect. This is Chi Dongfang, Master of the Yaoyang Sect. You, you all, hello. Sect Master Chi was also shaken by their arrival, his eyelids twitching as he strove to calm his emotions. I''m called Jiang Lianyi; you should have all seen me before, Jiang Lianyi greeted lazily. We have seen Elder Jiang before, both Masters said in unison. My name is Yun Mengmeng; both of you can address me as Sect Leader Yun. We have seen Sect Leader Yun before. The Eldest Senior Sister''s disguise skills were far more sophisticated than those of the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect; no one could recognize her. Her voice was cold, with a sense of detachment from this world, looking down at all beings with profound indifference: Little Lu mentioned that two leaders wanted to meet with him, but he felt that, as merely the Young Sect Master, he is not qualified to welcome leaders of your stature. What is it that you seek with Little Lu? Sect Master Chi laughed apologetically, The great name of the Heavenly Court Sect is widely known, full of heroes and deep roots; thus, I wished to meet and acquaint myself. No demands, no demands. As a sign of sincerity, he took several treasures out of his Storage Ring. A mere token of my respect, not worthy of it truly. These treasures were hastily chosen from his collection, the gifts originally planned for Young Master Lu were not sufficient for this gathering. Lu Yang identified each of the treasures: the highest quality Life-Sustaining Pills, immensely helpful in restoring spiritual essence for those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; the Stone Marrow of Longevity, the essence born from the Stone of Longevity, capable of extending life by eight hundred years, assuming no other longevity items had been consumed; the Taiyi True Water, known as the water of the beginning, which could accelerate the cultivation pace of cultivators with a Water Spirit Root The Fourth Elder stepped forward, took the treasures, and returned to his original position. NovelFire.site I heard that your Yaoyang Sect venerates the sun, believing that the sun is the source of all cultivation? Jiang Lianyi said with a chuckle, finding it quite novel when she heard Lu Yang introduce the Yaoyang Sect aEUR it was the first time she had heard such a theory. After all, the sun thirty-thousand years ago was actually the domain of the Golden Crow tribe, and she was the queen of all birds; even the Golden Crow tribe respected her above all. Not a single member of the Golden Crow tribe managed to cultivate to the Semi-Immortal realm, and thirty-thousand years have passed, the Golden Crow tribe has long since been extinct. As for what the current sun is, she didn''t know. Yun Zhi nodded, There are indeed claims about the sun. I once attempted to fly into the sun to investigate, but, unfortunately, an unparalleled great array sealed it off, making it impossible for me to peek or enter. Sect Leader Chi slapped his thigh, no longer afraid when it came to professional matters: My sect and Sect Leader Yun observed the same phenomenon. There''s a seal around the sun, preventing any possibility of exploration. Someone must have sealed the sun, preventing us from gaining more power from it! Yun Zhi did not echo Sect Leader Chi, but continued, If the great array were forcibly broken, unpredictable events might occur. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unpredictable events? Sect Leader Chi was taken aback, after all, they didn''t possess the ability to forcibly break the sealing array. The sun could split apart, leading to a catastrophe for all living beings, Yun Zhi said calmly, leaving Sect Leader Chi terrified. Lu Yang had just found out that Eldest Senior Sister had investigated the sun. Eldest Senior Sister sent a voice transmission to Lu Yang, Judging from the style of the array method, it must have been left by cultivators of Great Yu or Great Qian. It''s of a high level, at the Immortal grade. The purpose of constructing the array is unclear. It may be to announce sovereignty over the sun, perhaps for protective purposes to prevent cultivators from damaging the sun in battle, of course, there might be other reasons. Lu Yang was startled. Since Eldest Senior Sister confirmed it was an Immortal-level array and suggested that it was the work of Great Yu or Great Qian cultivators, that meant there were immortals among the cultivators of these two eras! Do not fear immortals, Miss Yun can slay immortals, and so can this fairy! Fairy Eternity slapped her chest and gave herself a thumbs-up, signaling to Lu Yang to be at ease. She wouldn''t allow herself to be outdone by Miss Yun in this aspect. Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister''s Imitation Fist was still more reliable. Sect Leader Chi then said, Our sect has discovered that to obtain the power of the sun, one must first gain its recognition. My sect''s Saint Heir is, indeed, one of the geniuses who has gained the sun''s recognition. As the sound of his voice fell, a tall and handsome sunny cultivator stepped forward, emitting a surprising Yang Qi. This seemed to be the constitution described in legends, one that hadn''t appeared in a thousand years. Wu Qihang greets all the seniors! Wu Qihang clasped his fists in greeting, his posture perfect. This is our sect''s Saint Heir Wu Qihang, with a Pure Yang Immortal Body. I wonder if he might catch the eye of Sect Leader Yun or Elder Jiang and if my disciple might interact with peers from your esteemed sect? To garner attention from the Heavenly Court Sect, they needed to showcase the strength of the Yaoyang Sect. A competition among high-level members was out of the question, but allowing the disciples to compete was an option. Lu Yang glanced sideways. Pure Yang Immortal Body aEUR one of the nine great Immortal bodies; he hadn''t expected the Yaoyang Sect to really find such a talented treasure. Without asking, he knew that this person was undoubtedly the main focus of the Yaoyang Sect''s cultivator, perhaps even the only one. Haha, a Pure Yang Immortal Body is indeed rare. I didn''t expect to meet one here. Let me give it a try! A man strode out like a shooting star, his bearing majestic, emitting Yang Qi that should not be possible at his current realm. Behind his head, a Pure Yang Tai Chi Diagram slowly revolved, like an innate divine presence! You are Heavenly Court Sect''s Saint Heir, Long Jingzhou! Chapter 643 Chapter 643: Chapter 642 Meng Jingzhou: What sort of thing dares to compare its Yang Qi with me? Chapter 643: Chapter 642 Meng Jingzhou: What sort of thing dares to compare its Yang Qi with me? At the moment he saw Meng Jingzhou, Sect Leader Yun suddenly widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief. He was extremely sensitive to Yang Qi, and he could feel the richness of the Yang Qi emanating from Meng Jingzhou''s body, not at all inferior to the one he had carefully cultivated in Wu Qihang! What''s going on, could it be that the other party is also a Pure Yang Immortal Body?! A Long Clan surname, a genius of the ancient Dragon tribe? The hybrid offspring of the Dragon and Human races were called the Long Clan; in ancient times, they had their own planet, and now the Long Clan lived in the East Sea. Junior Brother Long, show some respect! Lu Yang rebuked Meng Jingzhou with some displeasure, The Sect Leader and Elder Lianyi have yet to agree, how dare you join the fight! Meng Jingzhou frowned and retorted, If the Yaoyang Sect wants to exchange, should we avoid battle? Lu surnamed, don''t think that just because you are highly regarded by the Heavenly Venerate and Sect Leader, you can do whatever you want, you are not the Sect Leader! Behaving timidly is a disgrace to the Heavenly Court''s reputation! Lu Yang looked coldly at Meng Jingzhou, not taking his provocation to heart, Respecting elders and acting prudently is the way of the Heavenly Court! Meng Jingzhou sneered, If I were prudent in my actions, I couldn''t have become the Saint Heir, don''t forget how I got this title! Sooner or later, I''ll take over your position as the Young Sect Master! NovelFire.site The two young geniuses faced each other, with the Yaoyang Sect making introductions first, I am Wu Qihang, the Saint Heir of the Yaoyang Sect! Meng Jingzhou raised his hand and waved casually, Heavenly Court, Long Jingzhou. No offense intended! Facing the Saint Heir of the Heavenly Court Sect, Wu Qihang did not dare to be careless, especially noticing the Pure Yang Tai Chi Diagram hanging behind the other''s head, which was very eye-catching and obviously not ordinary. Since his birth, it was the first time he had encountered someone of the same realm whose Yang Qi could rival his own. .c0 Meng Jingzhou revealed a mocking smile, Offended? Do you really think you can beat me? We''ll see with a test! Humiliated several times, Wu Qihang also became enraged. He was a genius hidden away by the Yaoyang Sect, confident that in terms of talent and combat strength, he was second to none among the top geniuses of his time! The two moved almost simultaneously, instantly emitting a thunderous explosion, with flames shooting into the sky and deafening sounds filling the air. For today''s meeting, both sects concealed the heavens'' secrets in this place, isolating the barbecue restaurant''s headquarters from the outside world, so nothing that happened inside would be known to the outside. Including the duel between the two geniuses. Heavenly Days Beget the Residual Night! Behind Wu Qihang, a miracle appeared, with the dark waves of the sea supporting a slowly rising sun, symbolizing hope and light, and the entire hall''s temperature soared instantly, leaving scorch marks on the floor and furniture! Sect Leader Yun watched his good disciple''s silhouette with satisfaction. It seemed he hadn''t forgotten his teachings; when facing a powerful enemy, any tentative attack could put oneself at a disadvantage, so it was better to use full strength to suppress the opponent right from the start! This is the phenomenon possessed by the Pure Yang Immortal Body after breaking core to reach Nascent, capable of preliminarily increasing the surrounding temperature; it is the most basic realm, explained Jiang Lianyi, with a slightly regretful tone. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Ancient Times, there was a Pure Yang Immortal Body whose combat strength was against the heavens, possessing such vigorous life force that even severed limbs could regenerate. The Golden Crow tribe, the contemporary representatives of the sun, were extremely envious; the Golden Crow genius fought the person numerous times and was defeated each time, their Dao heart shattered, leading them to withdraw from the battle for immortality voluntarily, Later, the two fell in love and promised each other a lifetime under the witness of the sun. ` Wait a minute, fell in love? Lu Yang interrupted Jiang Lianyi''s narrative, suspecting he had heard wrong. The genius from the Golden Crow Clan is a fair maiden with bright eyes and red hair, quite pretty to look at. What''s wrong with liking someone from the Pure Yang Immortal Body? No problem, please continue. Later, the Pure Yang Immortal Body recognized his ancestors and returned to his clan, only to find out that he was also from the Golden Crow Clan, to be exact, half from the Golden Crow Clan. His mother was from the Golden Crow Clan, and his father was from the human race. His mother had fled her marriage from the Golden Crow Clan and fell in love with his father. After she gave birth to him, she was captured and taken back to the Golden Crow Clan. His father desperately tried to stop them, but it was in vain. He also discovered that the Golden Crow Clan''s genius was his own younger sister, born to his mother after she was taken back, with the man she was supposed to marry. And then? In the end, his mother became the Clan Leader of the Golden Crow Clan and had two husbands. Lu Yang felt a headache coming on; such a complicated relationship. Better to just watch Old Meng fight. Meng Jingzhou was like a war god on the battlefield, his Pure Yang Tai Chi Diagram shining like another sun, its brilliance surpassing even the phenomena of the Pure Yang Immortal Body, at times showing a tendency to suppress the latter. As a Body Cultivator, one adept in physical cultivation, the two collided with their bodies. Wu Qihang suffered a major disadvantage upon contact, as the opponent''s Yang Qi was so vigorous it could form a Golden Body, incredibly sturdy and indestructible. Impossible! Wu Qihang yelled in disbelief. Even if the other was also a Pure Yang Immortal Body, at most, it should be a draw, not such an overwhelming disparity! Sect Leader Yun was also puzzled, speculating about Meng Jingzhou''s body constitution. With everyone from the Heavenly Court Sect present, he didn''t dare to examine him rashly. There are only a few body constitutions in this world with robust innate Yang Qi; the Single Body Spiritual Root, the Child Golden Body, the Pure Yang Immortal Body It feels like the Single Body Spiritual Root, but the Single Body Spiritual Root is slightly weaker than the Pure Yang Immortal Body. It shouldn''t be showing such strength? Sect Leader Yun was at a loss for a while, feeling that the Heavenly Court Sect was unfathomably deep, and this Saint Heir Meng Jingzhou might possess some kind of ancient body constitution. Meng Jingzhou smiled coldly, without offering much explanation, like a great master of the Martial Dao, every move demonstrating his understanding of martial arts and his control over power. Wu Qihang, refusing to accept this, had fists glowing red, skin burning hot, like two little suns, his body fluids evaporating, forming steam that sizzled with white vapor, cloaking him like a monster born in the sun. Sun Fist! Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily, never afraid of anyone in a fistfight, not even Lu Yang if he showed up. As the two exchanged punches, sawdust flew from the floorboards, sparking in the air, flurrying and scattering, turning to ashes. This is the Pure Yang Tai Chi Fist! Lu Yang, as if facing a great enemy, clenched his teeth: He really managed to figure it out! Tai Chi aims for softness to overcome hardness, but his Pure Yang Tai Chi Fist aims for hardness to overcome hardness, using absolute strength to defeat the opponent. Even I would have to exert myself to beat him! Wu Qihang was blasted away by Meng Jingzhou, hitting the wall and coughing up blood unceasingly. Not willing to give in, he stared at the figure standing amid the dust: You, what is your body constitution! The Yang Qi was so heavy that it made him feel cold inside. Meng Jingzhou sneered, full of disdain. You''re just someone who relies on body constitution! All of my cultivation is the result of hard work and practice, what has it got to do with my body constitution! The hardships I''ve endured for the sake of power, are nothing you could possibly imagine! ` Chapter 644 Chapter 644: Chapter 643: The Origin of the Jiuyou Sect Chapter 644: Chapter 643: The Origin of the Jiuyou Sect Meng Jingzhou spoke the absolute truth, which even Lu Yang had to admit. According to records, Old Meng was the only one with a Single Body Spiritual Root who had pushed himself to the brink of death through cultivation, commendable for both his courage and perseverance. Wu Qihang''s defeat lacked suspense, and even if it were to happen again, the outcome would be unchanged. Wu Qihang willingly admitted defeat; their hearts in pursuit of the Dao were too far apart. He knew he was no match once he heard Meng Jingzhou''s disdain for the physique. I''ve learned my lesson. The protectors of Yaoyang Sect helped him up and took him to the back yard for healing. Sect Leader Yun took a sip of tea to moisten his throat and said at a leisurely pace, Master Chi, it seems that the saint heir of your sect has some deficiencies in his cultivation, you must carefully guide him once you return. Indeed, indeed, Master Chi said, sweating profusely, feeling once again the unfathomable depths of the Heavenly Court Sect and the need to cling to them tightly. He made eye signals to Mu Baiyi, who remained silent, hoping to smooth things over, but Mu Baiyi pretended not to see. It''s your own fault for wanting to showcase the might of Yaoyang Sect, what does your embarrassment have to do with me? Reaching into his bosom, Mu Baiyi took out a storage ring and offered it to Yun Zhi with an apologetic smile, Sect Leader Yun, this is the earnings from our business. According to our agreement, sixty percent belongs to your sect. Yun Zhi scanned it briefly with her Spiritual Sense and then tossed it back to Mu Baiyi. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Confused about her intentions, Mu Baiyi wondered if he had done something wrong to offend the Heavenly Court Sect. The barbecue shop is developing and needs funds now, so keep this money for the time being. Once it stabilizes and turns a profit, we can return our share. Overjoyed at the words, Mu Baiyi realized that the Heavenly Court Sect had been paying close attention to the growth of the barbecue shop and appreciated his hard work. With these spirit stones, the speed of opening new barbecue shops would only increase! Great Xia was within their grasp. Master Mu, I have some new ideas for improving the quality of the skewers. You might want to give them a try, Lu Yang smiled and pulled a scripture from his storage ring. What is this? The Rebirth Mantra. When slaughtering livestock, the animals generate resentment that lingers in the meat and affects its quality. By reciting the Rebirth Mantra during slaughter, this issue can be easily resolved. I''ve tested it, and it indeed improves the taste of the skewers. Mu Baiyi''s eyes widened in amazement and his mouth opened wide in delight. If Young Sect Master Lu had put it into practice, there was nothing to doubt. But the Rebirth Mantra Does your sect also delve into Buddhist teachings? None of the members of the Heavenly Court Sect he had dealt with seemed to be from Buddhism. Buddhist teachings? Lu Yang chuckled lightly, finding the question laughably naive. My master, Heavenly Venerate Dou, is one of the founders of Buddhism. How could he not be well-versed in its teachings? What?! Both Mu Baiyi and Master Chi were unable to stay calm, as were the protectors from both sects. The fearsomeness of Heavenly Venerate Dou was far beyond their imagination! A founder of BuddhismaEURwhat an immensely important status. Perhaps even Buddhism itself was unaware of this matter; otherwise, they would have come to worship Heavenly Venerate Dou long ago. If Heavenly Venerate Dou were to make public his identity as a founder, all of Buddhism would rely on him to seek acknowledgment of the orthodox way. Such is the power of figures from Ancient Times; their actions and influence carried from Ancient Times into the present, their influence profoundly far-reaching. Mu Baiyi asked again, I also saw Elder Jiang showing great prowess in Demon City, defeating Venerate Zhu Tian. Since then, the Phoenix Tribe has even taken the initiative towards the Demon Nation. So, about this Demon Nation You''re quite sharp-minded for a junior, Jiang Lianyi admitted directly, without any attempt to conceal it. You guessed right, Zhu Tian is under my control, and the power of the Demon Nation can be utilized by me. Silence, absolute silence. Everyone from both sects held their breath upon hearing the news, and the whole place fell deathly quiet. Gulp. Sect Leader Chi swallowed, his hands turning cold. The vast Demon NationaEURhad it just become part of the Heavenly Court Sect? Mu Baiyi had anticipated this, but he was still shocked when Jiang Lianyi admitted it directly. Yun Zhi''s cool voice carried a hint of nonchalance, The enemies of the Heavenly Venerate are the Yingtian Immortal and three other immortals. If even the Demon Nation can''t be controlled, how can we talk about dealing with the four immortals? The waters of Great Xia run deeper than I imagined. At the very least, there''s one Immortal. The scuffles between your two sects have not been taken seriously by the dynasty, but if this continues in this tumultuous time, it''s easy for things to change. The Eternity Sect is a lesson from the past. If the Eternity Sect still existed, the demonic sect could have had another Semi-Immortal. Such a pity. Semi-Immortal? So what you''re saying is Mu Baiyi said. The response was a cold look. Speaking of which, how did your Jiuyou Sect come to discover ''Nine Nether''? Yun Zhi continued, According to my investigation, since the disappearance of the ancient Nine Nether, there has been no trace of it in the world. Yet your Jiuyou Sect insists that there is a Nine Nether in the world that offers souls reincarnation. What''s the story behind this? The origin of the Jiuyou Sect had always been a mystery, only known to the high-ranking insiders. This was a good opportunity to ask. The Heavenly Court Sect had questions, and naturally, Mu Baiyi was expected to answer them, but before that, they needed to send the Yaoyang Sect away. Sect Leader Chi, it''s getting late. May I see you out? Sect Leader Chi could hear the hint to leave. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since he had already accomplished his goal for the night, the origin of the Jiuyou Sect was of no concern to him. Let''s go. After the Yaoyang Sect left, Mu Baiyi saw that only his own people were left and felt reassured to speak, Actually, it''s not really a secret. The reason we believe in the existence of Nine Nether begins with the founder of our sect. Eighty thousand years ago, the founder was born, seemingly with innate knowledge. His mind was always filled with various cultivation knowledge, which became clearer with the rise of his cultivation level. All those pieces of cultivation knowledge were verified to be true, except for one that didn''t match the theories of the time. Reincarnation? Yes, reincarnation. In his memories, he mentioned that the souls of all the deceased would reincarnate in a place called ''Nine Nether''. He was no exception. The only difference was that while everyone else would have their memories erased after reincarnation, he retained the memories of his past life. For this reason, he secretly established the Jiuyou Sect, intending to investigate the mysteries of reincarnation and to discover the whereabouts of Nine Nether. Our founder wasn''t exactly reincarnated in the true sense; his memories were vague. To speak disrespectfully, it might have been the result of a failed Possession by a Great Power. As for the most recent case, it would be my predecessor, Sect Leader Qin Haoran. After Sect Leader Qin passed away, the three Vice Sect Hierarchs stumbled upon a page from Sect Leader Qin''s diary. The diary recorded Qin Haoran''s confusion about his past life and his incomprehension of the future. So, they each found a cultivator who claimed to be the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin to inherit his legacy. At this point, Mu Baiyi showed a pleasing smile, leaning slightly forward, I, of course, don''t believe in those they have found. I only trust your sect''s judgment. NovelFire.site Your Sect''s Qin Yanyan is indeed the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin. Chapter 645 Chapter 645: Chapter 644: Li Haoran''s Nascent Soul Chapter 645: Chapter 644: Li Haoran''s Nascent Soul Mu Baiyi originally didn''t care about who was the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin, assuming that with Qin Haoran''s poverty, could there possibly be any money left in his inheritance? Anything of value would have been sold long ago, so how could it have lasted until now? NovelFire.site He couldn''t plainly tell the three Vice Sect Hierarchs about this; if they knew that the Jiuyou Sect was without money, there would be trouble. Moreover, the three Vice Sect Hierarchs had deeper seniority than he did; if the three of them wished to fight over Qin Haoran''s legacy, let them fight. Whichever home the flower falls into, what did it have to do with him? But now it was differentaEURthe power of the Heavenly Court Sect was laid out here, and whether Qin Yanyan was a reincarnation or not, she had to be a reincarnation! Gender was not an issue, nor was there any rule that determined one must retain the same gender after reincarnation. Furthermore, the Heavenly Court Sect had Heavenly Venerate Dou and the Phoenix Ancestor, surely they were more powerful than the three Vice Sect Hierarchs, so the person they identified was definitely reliable. If they really could find the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin it would be perfect; this would be the first example to truly confirm the existence of reincarnation! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the Jiuyou Sect, there could be no better news than this. The reason they worked hard to build Fengdu was just for this. Seeing that she couldn''t get any more useful information from Mu Baiyi, the Eldest Senior Sister bid farewell with a word and got up to leave directly. As people from the Heavenly Court Sect left one after another, Mu Baiyi and the Protectors finally breathed a sigh of relief. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The presence of Sect Leader Yun was too overpowering; even just sitting opposite her made him feel weak in the knees, not to mention those Protectors standing behind him. PhewaEURfinally they have left. Mu Baiyi had been afraid to even breathe too heavily from beginning to end, constantly anxious, fearing a single wrong word might anger these two ancient Great Powers. The Eldest Senior Sister took Lu Yang and others back to the Seek Dao Sect on a cloud. After the four Elders who were there for show left, they started to analyze the origins of the Jiuyou Sect. Matters involving Immortals were dangerous; it was harm and no benefit for the Elders to know, it was better not to know. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were already in the game; it made no difference for them to know. The role of the Jiuyou Sect is different from what was expected. I originally thought that the purpose of establishing the Jiuyou Sect was the same as that of founding the Eternity Sect, which was to condense the outline of the Dao Fruit. Looking at the matter with the ancestor of the Jiuyou Sect, it seems that the ''Reincarnation Dao Fruit Outline'' came first, followed by the Jiuyou Sect. Who exactly condensed the ''Reincarnation Dao Fruit Outline''? Why not ask Junior Brother Li? As the ninth life, he should know more than Mu Baiyi does, Lu Yang suggested. Li Haoran was the most solid proof of the Reincarnation reality, and he also had the memories of Qin Haoran; he certainly knew more than Mu Baiyi did. That''s a good idea. The Eldest Senior Sister was decisive and immediate in action. As soon as she said they would ask, she led everyone straight to the Fifth Peak. Is he in closed-door cultivation? The abode of Li Haoran was tightly closed, and there was dust accumulated at the entrance, indicating that he had been in seclusion for at least a month or more. He is preparing to make a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, the Eldest Senior Sister realized with a sweep of her Spiritual Sense what Li Haoran was doing inside the abode. Judging from the progress of his cultivation, he will break through to the Nascent Soul Stage in half a day; let''s wait. Alright. Half a day passed in the blink of an eye for cultivators. The breakthrough is coming. Noticing the fluctuating energy emanating from deep within the abode, this was a sign of approaching the Nascent Soul Stage breakthrough. The energy in the abode surged and ebbed like towering waves in a tsunami, and like a volcano suppressed for too long, just waiting for an outlet to erupt! BoomaEUR At the moment when the energy reached its critical point, the power hidden within the Golden Core fully burst forth, like a volcanic eruption. The intense fire energy was so concentrated that it didn''t even escape the abode! The Seek Dao Sect provided abodes of extremely high quality for its disciples so it wouldn''t fail to contain the energy of breaking core to reach Nascent. Meng Jingzhou was an exception; he did it on purpose. The terrifying flame power converged into the body of its master, and with a loud bang, the abode''s door flung open, revealing Li Haoran''s hearty laughter, Hahaha, I''ve finally reached the Nascent Soul Stage! Then he saw the Eldest Senior Sister and others sitting at the doorway, and his laughter came to an abrupt halt. E-Eldest Senior Sister, hello. Mm, hello to you too. Li Haoran didn''t know what to say because of the sudden appearance of the Eldest Senior Sister. You should first stabilize your breath. It''s taboo to experience great joy or sorrow right after a breakthrough. Oh, okay. Li Haoran quickly sat cross-legged on the spot, silently reciting a calming mantra to stabilize his breath and regulate his body. When he opened his eyes again, he was met with Meng Jingzhou''s looming face, which gave him quite a fright. Senior Brother Meng, what are you doing? You scared me to death. Just observing what kind of Nascent Soul you''ve condensed to see if I can borrow it. So, did you figure it out? No. Li Haoran''s mouth twitched. Was this something you could just observe by getting closer? He pushed away Meng Jingzhou''s big face, Then step back, I''ll show you again. The Eldest Senior Sister was there; it was the perfect opportunity to show off. Li Haoran summoned his Nascent Soul, which was different from everyone else''s in color, a red Nascent Soul made up of flames. A Nascent Soul that has absorbed two types of True Fire? Both the Eldest Senior Sister and Jiang Lianyi had seen many Nascent Souls, especially Jiang Lianyi, who had seen many types of Nascent Souls during the era of ancient geniuses. Except for Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and the Man Gu''s. Cultivators with the Fire Spirit Root have a chance to condense a Nascent Soul like this one. Because of its affinity with flame and its baby-like appearance, the Cultivation World usually refers to this kind of Nascent Soul as Lu Yang blurted out, Red Child? The Eldest Senior Sister glanced at Lu Yang, Huo Ying. But that''s just a matter of naming. Like how Junior Brother Meng''s Single Body Spiritual Root is also known as the Pure Yang Spirit Root, you can call it Red Child if you like. Ignite! Li Haoran shouted loudly, and under the influence of the Huo Ying, his body erupted in blazing True Fire, preventing any enemy from approaching. Does your Nascent Soul have any other functions? Meng Jingzhou asked again. Li Haoran laughed heartily, dissipating the True Fire, Of course, it does. But that''s all theoretical; give me a moment to prepare. Li Haoran frowned in silence for a long time, retracted his Nascent Soul into his body, and then let out a pained cry. There was a loud bang, and Li Haoran''s body exploded, tearing into pieces, his limbs, torso, and head flying in different directions, startling Meng Jingzhou immensely. Had Junior Brother Li finally succumbed to the pain of relying on others and chosen to end his misery? At that moment, Li Haoran was flying freely in the air, even doing flips and somersaults, laughing as he explained, Don''t panic, Senior Brother Meng, this is the ability of my Nascent Soul. While speaking, Li Haoran''s limbs and torso started to move, taking on different postures, clearly being controlled by someone. The Regeneration Golden Core allows me to regenerate from severed limbs, and after reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, this ability has been enhanced. Even if my body is dismembered like this, I can still control and recover. However, the head consumes too much to restore, so I''ve decided to do this. The limbs and torso formed a new whole, displaying various skills, while Li Haoran''s head hid at a distance, his expression smug and proud. In this way, my head won''t get hurt. Chapter 646 Chapter 646: 645 Chapter 646: 645 If you want to increase deterrence, you can also do this! Huo Ying displayed its might once again, and Li Haoran''s body and head were coated with a layer of flames. If he were to suddenly appear at night, he could make a bunch of people cry in fright. Lu Yang seriously contemplated the uses of Li Haoran''s Nascent Soul. If the body is completely disassembled, there will be six parts attacking. If controlled properly, the enemy will face attacks from six directions, making it hard to defend against. If only the head flies out, with the remaining body forming a headless corpse to attack, it would be first-rate in saving one''s skin. Senior Brother Lu, I have more than just this one way to save my skin! Hearing Lu Yang''s analysis, Li Haoran burst into laughter. Unify! His head reattached to his neck without a single flaw, showing no indication that just a second earlier, he had been in a headless corpse form. Come on, Senior Brother Lu, attack me! Lu Yang didn''t hold back. His two fingers came together, and he directed an invisible Sword Qi at Li Haoran. With a slight shake of his body, Li Haoran''s right arm detached, and the invisible Sword Qi flew between his torso and right arm. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 How about that? Li Haoran reattached his right arm, spun around, and his body was unharmed, intact. Interesting, what if it''s like this? Lu Yang didn''t give Li Haoran time to react, striking out over ten Sword Qis in quick successionaEURa barrage Li Haoran definitely couldn''t dodge with his dismemberment trick! Li Haoran''s expression changed, as his reaction speed truly wasn''t quick enough to dodge so many Sword Qis. However, he soon revealed a slight smile. It wasn''t without a solution. He took off his head, held it by the hair, swung his arm around, and with a swish, he threw his head out. Thump thump thump thump. Li Haoran''s body solidly withstood all the Sword Qis, while his head turned into a streak of light and fled far awayaEURif the Sword Qis had been a certain death attack, he could use this method to escape with his life. Lu Yang couldn''t help but applaud. This Red Child''s Nascent Soul was indeed useful and versatile, all depending on one''s imagination. Not long after, Li Haoran''s head flew back, reuniting with his body, restored as before. Hiss, Senior Brother Lu, you really don''t hold back. Upon reuniting with his body, Li Haoran felt the pain from the Sword Qi wounds. Meng Jingzhou watched Li Haoran''s Huo Ying and fell into deep thought. His own Nascent Soul could transform into three heads and six arms, but could Junior Brother Li''s Nascent Soul allow his three heads and six arms to fly everywhere? Unlike Li Haoran, who used magic skills as his means of attack, he was a Body Cultivator, heavily relying on the integrity of his body. Breaking his body apart to strike the enemy was nowhere near as powerful as assuming a stance and throwing a couple of punches Wait a minute, it actually could be done Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou had an idea and approached Li Haoran. Junior Brother Li, I''d like to discuss something with you. I have some insights about cultivating at the Nascent Soul Stage and need your cooperation. What insights? My physique is a bit special, I can borrow other people''s Nascent Souls. Here is a cultivation technique for you to studyaEURit would enable you to lend me your Nascent Soul. Li Haoran had an odd look on his face; it was the first time he had heard that Nascent Souls could be borrowed. NovelFire.site Could it be that the Meng Family didn''t just lend money, but also Nascent Souls? I''ll study it. Li Haoran quickly learned the cultivation technique Meng Jingzhou handed overaEURa mere sheet of paper, extremely simple, faster even than learning Man Gu. The two sat cross-legged, resonating with each other. Huo Ying flew out of Li Haoran''s body and into Meng Jingzhou''s Dantian. Meng Jingzhou felt the power of Huo Ying, a force only present in the stage of three Nascent Souls, extraordinary and peerless. He let out a loud shout, initiating the process of Nascent Soul Unification, and once again became a divine being with four heads and eight arms. Next, Meng Jingzhou severed four of his arms, allowing the remaining four arms to hold them. This transformed him into a divine being with four heads and four arms, as well as four weapons! Meng Jingzhou ha and heied as he swung the detached arms, whipping up a wind, using them as if they were the most suitable weapons for him, perfect and natural. Success! Li Haoran watched, the corners of his eyes twitching slightly, feeling that Senior Brother Meng resembled not so much a cultivator of the Righteous Path, but more like a leader of the Demon Path. Eldest Senior Sister, who had kept silent until now, spoke up. Her voice was soft, yet it carried the power to quiet the entire scene, Junior Brother Li, we''ve just returned from the Jiuyou Sect. They shared with us the origins of their sect. Do you have memories regarding this part? Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as it came to serious business, Meng Jingzhou promptly returned the Nascent Soul to Li Haoran. Hearing about the origins of the Jiuyou Sect, Li Haoran paused, then nodded sincerely, Indeed, but it''s not very complete. Qin Haoran said to Senior Yi Ren that he was in his eighth Reincarnation, and I am in the ninth. The reason he could ascertain he was in his eighth lifetime was because he carried the memories of his previous seven lives. However, I have not yet fully inherited Qin Haoran''s memories, they are intermittent regarding the earlier lives. But, it does not matter. Li Haoran nodded, sifting through the vast memories of Qin Haoran for relevant information. Qin Haoran possessed nearly two thousand years of memories, a voluminous quantity that Li Haoran could not bear. In order not to lose himself in the sea of memories, Li Haoran asked his master to seal away those memories, to be unsealed only when needed, bit by bit. The memories from my first three lives are quite vague, I can''t recall what happened. About eighty thousand years ago, in my fourth life, due to a fortunate coincidence, ''I'' awakened, gaining some past life memories. From those memories, ''I'' learned about cultivation and embarked on the path of cultivation. As the cultivation level increased, other parts of the memories from the first three lives surfaced, such as ''Nine Nether'' and ''Reincarnation,'' something Mu Baiyi should have already discussed with you. Relying on the fragmented memories of the past lives, the fourth life established the Jiuyou Sect to delve into the true meaning of Reincarnation. Of course, nothing substantial was gained, and to add insult to injury, the sect''s den was raided by two constables. Because he was a man of great integrity, allowing his subordinates to flee while he covered for them, he failed to escape and was caught and sentenced to life imprisonment. In the fifth life, I reincarnated in the Buddha Country and renounced worldly desires to become a nun. Then, I fell in love with the abbot of the neighboring temple, and we both left our orders to marry under the witness of Buddha. In the sixth life, I joined the Jiuyou Sect, and relying on past life memories, rose to the position of Master. Driven by greed for the sect''s wealth, which I appropriated for myself, failing to pay the monthly dues on time, I was assassinated. The seventh life was that of a woman, who served as a palace maid, engaging in daily scheming and intrigue within the royal harem. At this point, Li Haoran''s expression turned somewhat ugly, as he recalled some unpleasant matters. The eighth life, you all know him, was that scoundrel Qin Haoran, who also had the highest cultivation level. He wanted to Pass Thunder Tribulation to advance to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage to dodge his debtors and ended up struck dead by lightning. The ninth life is me. Such were the tumultuous lives I''ve led. Eldest Senior Sister, having listened to the tale, asked calmly, The fourth life came into being eighty thousand years ago, and after Qin Haoran died, he immediately reincarnated as you. This means that there was not an immediate reincarnation from the fourth life to the fifth, there was a gap in time, correct? Li Haoran nodded, Yes, the further back, the longer the temporal gap between lives, but in my case, there was no gap. Based on this timeline, your first three lives weren''t part of Great Xia, but rather belonged to Great Yu or Great Qian, right? That would be correct. Eldest Senior Sister continued, The decreasing gap between reincarnations, leading up to no gap at all, may be a kind of countdown or a method of accumulation. This life might be your last, or perhaps something will happen in the tenth after you die. Indeed. After some thought, Eldest Senior Sister turned to ask Jiang Lianyi, I''m fine now, Senior Jiang, do you have any questions? Jiang Lianyi nodded, Could you elaborate on your experiences of scheming and plotting in the royal harem? I cannot. Then I have no further questions either. Chapter 647 Chapter 647: Chapter 646: The Origin of the Annihilation Immortal Sword Array Chapter 647: Chapter 646: The Origin of the Annihilation Immortal Sword Array What are you thinking about? Lu Yang saw Meng Jingzhou squatting on the ground in deep thought, as if he was pondering some profound question. Meng Jingzhou looked up at Lu Yang, I''m thinking about which concubine was Junior Brother Li in his sixth lifetime, and whether she later became the empress. If she did become the empress, she would be an ancestor of the current emperor. Lu Yang: Emperor Xia''s lifespan is about to end, and you''re looking for an ancestor for their family, huh. Junior Brother Li, you''ve just had a breakthrough and still need to consolidate it, so I won''t disturb your cultivation, said Li Haoran, having told everything he knew. Eldest Senior Sister also got the answers she wanted, and there was no need to delay Li Haoran''s cultivation anymore. Three days later, at Sky Gate Mountain. Lu Yang was seated cross-legged on a sword-shaped rock, with a naturally formed stone pond beside him, which was precisely the Sword Washing Pool that relied on Lu Yang. In the Sword Washing Pool, seven swords swam around in the water like seven lively and joyful fish. Lu Yang felt the increasingly clear connection with the Seven-star Sword formation and abruptly opened his eyes. With a lift of two fingers, the Seven-star Sword formation leapt out of the water, shining brilliantly under the sunlight and obediently following Lu Yang''s control. NovelFire.site.co NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.C0 Lu Yang exhaled deeply, finally having established a connection with the Seven-star Sword formation. He carefully took out the first layer of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array. This was a genuine Immortal''s artifact, which could stir up mayhem wherever it went and was extremely precious. My things are also very precious, why don''t I see you taking such careful care of them? Fairy Eternity felt this was unfair treatment. Such Immortals that even Miss Yun could defeat, with obviously low-level skills, why bother so much with their stuff? Have you ever given me anything, Fairy? The Invincible Elixir and the Invincible Nascent Soul, these are incredible items that make you invincible among your peers! My renowned reputation in the Ancient Times was built upon the Invincible Elixir! Go and ask around, which genius didn''t lose courage at the mention of me back then, fleeing in panic. Many geniuses'' martial spirit was shattered by me Having practiced until this day, Lu Yang had long been able to multitask, listening to Fairy Eternity recounting her glorious past while focusing on cultivating the sword array. The Immortal-Slaying Sword Array was an Immortal-grade grand array, and even the first layer was very obscure and complex. Fortunately, with Lu Yang being a Sword Spirit Root and having extraordinary talent in Swordsmanship, it only took half an hour to understand. If it had been Meng Jingzhou, he wouldn''t have been able to discern much even after half a month. The preamble of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array outlined the mindset of the array''s creator during its creation. Lu Yang murmured: This sword array came into being as I traveled the world, seeking traces of Ancient Immortals, hoping to match them in skill. I stumbled upon the remains of this array, which still had the blood stains of an Immortal. Based on the clues, one could infer that this is an array left behind by an Ancient Immortal. The Ancient Immortal was truly talented, to have created such an array aEUR magnificent indeed. Yet my own talent should match that of an Ancient Immortal. If the Ancient Immortal could create such an array, it means I could create it too. Had I been born in the Ancient Times, it would be I who created this array. Therefore, this sword array is as if I had created it myself, just that there''s a discrepancy in time. Lu Yang: He really wanted to know which ancient Immortal had created this sword array. Where''s the shame? At the same time, he was also curious; it seemed like none of the Four Ancient Immortals used swords, otherwise Fairy Eternity wouldn''t be completely ignorant of Swordsmanship. Putting his doubt aside for the moment, Lu Yang continued delving into the sword array. Regardless of its dubious origins, the sword array was truly powerful. The Immortal-Slaying Sword Array has specific requirements for the number of swords. At least two are needed, and at most nine. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The more swords, the greater the power of the array. In front of Lu Yang lay nine swords, including the Seven-star Sword formation he had recently bonded with, the Green Peak Sword, and the Dark Moon Sword. Rise! His thought stirred, and the sword moved with his heart, like a startled swan. Nine swords shot up straight, piercing through the clouds and rushing towards the sky with extreme velocity. In the blink of an eye, they surpassed Lu Yang''s control distance and broke contact. Lu Yang tilted his head back and waited for a long time. Under the influence of gravity, the nine swords finally returned along the same path and reentered Lu Yang''s control range. The nine swords aligned in a row, like a nine-toothed rake descending from the sky. They plunged into the ground like slicing through tofu, leaving only a section of the hilt above the surface. Logically, a Sword Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage should not be able to control nine long swords at the same time, let alone in such a carefree manner. Lu Yang''s Spiritual Power far exceeded that of the average person. Coupled with Fairy Eternity''s threat on the Seven-star Sword Array and the desire to soak in the Sword Washing Pool again, Lu Yang and the Seven-star Sword Array shared the same intention, making the most accurate decisions without any effort. There was no need to mention the Green Peak Sword and the Dark Moon Sword. Lu Yang cherished these two swords so fiercely that in combat he would rather forget his identity as a Sword Cultivator and use magic skills instead of wielding these two swords. This kind of treatment towards swords was absolutely unique among Sword Cultivators. The bond between Lu Yang and the nine swords propelled him to today''s achievements. Array, rise! Lu Yang voiced out softly, and the nine swords resonated. The grass beneath his feet trembled slightly, overcome by the Sword Qi released by the nine swords. The nine swords formed a Sword Array that sealed the heavens and the earth, creating a Sword Qi so dense that not even spiritual essence could penetrate it. Array, move! With the Green Peak Sword held in the highest regard, the sword hummed incessantly, suspended high above as though an inverse heavenly blade, severing all foes. With just a gesture from Lu Yang, the first layer of the Exterminate Immortal Sword Formation activated, crashing down with pressure comparable to an inverted mountain of sword tips. BoomaEUR Beneath the nine swords, everything was annihilated. Even as the master of the Sword Array, Lu Yang felt subdued by the array''s power when observing it from the side. Phew, worthy of the Exterminate Immortal Sword Formation! Not far away, Third Senior Sister Gan Tian was seeking guidance on ancient history from Jiang Lianyi. Lianyi had been paying attention to Lu Yang''s movements, and when she saw him deploy the Exterminate Immortal Sword Formation, her face showed a peculiar expression. With doubts, she asked Gan Tian to pause for a moment and walked straight over. After the Sword Array dissipated, traces of Swordsmanship lingered in the air, where even a Golden Core Stage cultivator could be wounded just by being present. Lu Yang collapsed on the ground, gasping for air. Even with his Spiritual Power and spiritual essence, he could not sustain the exertion of the Sword Array. However, the power of the Sword Array was indeed considerable, much stronger than using the Green Peak Sword alone. Elder Lianyi, what brings you here? I just felt that the Sword Array you deployed seemed familiar. Familiar? Jiang Lianyi was silent, recalling the way Lu Yang had deployed the Sword Array, and then she suddenly realized. That''s the Sword Array my husband kneels on! The Qilin Immortal often knelt on the Sword Array, and she had grown accustomed to it. So much so, she had forgotten that what her husband knelt on after making mistakes was indeed a Sword Array. Lu Yang cautiously asked, Where is the Sword Array the Qilin Immortal kneels on now? Jiang Lianyi waved her hand indifferently, I broke it and threw it away somewhere long ago. Chapter 648 Chapter 648: Chapter 647: An Evenly Matched Battle (Vote for Monthly Ticket) Chapter 648: Chapter 647: An Evenly Matched Battle (Vote for Monthly Ticket) Lu Yang was now in a dilemma, debating whether or not to continue studying the Annihilating Immortal Sword Array. He had just learned the basics when he heard the dreadful origin of the Sword Array, which really dampened his enthusiasm for learning. If he didn''t study it, there were no other Sword Arrays to learn. If he did, this was a Sword Array that the Qilin Immortal had used to bamboozle his wife, and its power was uncertain. You don''t want to learn it only to find out it makes your sword tips go soft. That won''t happen, Fairy Eternity said after hearing Lu Yang''s concerns, immediately rejecting the idea. You don''t need to worry about the power of the Sword Array. It''s very strong. The Qilin Immortal and Ying Tian Immortal just tampered with the Immortal Sword. Fairy, you understand Sword Arrays too? I''m relying on intuition. Is your intuition reliable? My intuition tells me my intuition is very reliable. NovelFire.site He decided to study it. Regardless of its power, it must be the highest level Sword Array available to the Seek Dao Sect judging from its class. Jiang Lianyi agreed with Fairy Eternity, believing that the Sword Array was powerful and worthwhile to learn. As for Jiang Lianyi''s opinion, Lu Yang found it completely unconvincingaEURhe had never seen her disagree with Fairy Eternity. There''s one more thing I need to tell Senior Brother, said Jiang Lianyi, looking serious. What is it? I have been living at the Seek Dao Sect for over two months now, and I have grasped the basic situation of today''s Cultivation World. It''s time for me to go out and explore. Along the way, I''ll look for Daoist Buyu and the prodigious younger generation of the Phoenix Tribe. I promised to teach her, and I must keep my word. Lu Yang thought to himself, as expected. Jiang Lianyi couldn''t possibly stay at the Seek Dao Sect or by Fairy Eternity''s side forever. She had another purpose for leaving, which Lu Yang could guess without her saying. The whereabouts of the Qilin Immortal and Ao Ling. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Lianyi''s feelings for these two were no less than her feelings for Fairy Eternity. Then I wish Elder Lianyi a smooth journey, may all your wishes come true, and may you achieve your goals soon, Lu Yang said, clasping his fists with a smile. Although he had exposed the fact that his master was the author of The Transformation of Dragon and Phoenix, he didn''t tell Elder Lianyi that by finding Eldest Senior Sister, she could locate their master, which allowed his master to live a bit longer. As a disciple, he had done all that was right and just. Fairy Eternity also came out to bid farewell to Jiang Lianyi, saying fiercely, Achieve your goal and come back fast. If anyone outside bullies you, tell me, and I''ll have Miss Yun teach them a lesson! Certainly. Jiang Lianyi did not leave immediately but quietly departed on the fifth afternoon while Lu Yang was comprehending the Sword Array. Two days later, Lu Yang''s mastery of the Sword Array grew more and more proficient, consuming much less energy than before. What''s lacking is a target to test the Sword Array''s power. After practicing for so many days, the lawn had been sliced down several layers by the Sword Array. He felt its power was significant, but without a reference object, it always seemed incomplete. On Sky Gate Mountain, there were only so many targets. Eldest Senior Sister was definitely not an option, neither was Third Senior Sister, leaving only that damn Puppet Thinking of the Puppet that had been pushing him down since he began his cultivation, Lu Yang felt he should have no problem with it now. The perfect experimental target! No sooner said than done. Sky Gate Mountain wasn''t so large, and Lu Yang quickly found the Puppet, which was digging a hole to plant a tree under a pine tree. Hehe, I''ve finally found you. Let''s settle our new grudges and old scores together! An evenly matched battle began. Within ten breaths after the start, the Invincible Nascent Soul fled for its life. Twenty-five breaths into the battle, Lu Yang was beaten black and blue, howling as the shovel struck him repeatedly. After one minute of fighting, Lu Yang was buried in the ground, becoming brothers with the pine tree planted next to him. The fight ended with the puppet narrowly victorious. Only after the puppet staggered away from the pine forest with a shovel on its shoulder did Lu Yang dare to crawl out, still trembling with fear. Indeed, it''s the puppet that has been beating me up since I was young. It''s got some skills, it seems that I am not its match at this stage. During the battle with the puppet, Lu Yang didn''t even have a chance to deploy his ''Annihilate Immortal Sword Array'' before the fight was over. Given Lu Yang''s bottom-of-the-barrel cultivation level at Sky Gate Mountain, it was indeed difficult to find a target that he could freely practice his array method on. Old Lu, are you there? Meng Jingzhou''s voice echoed through the pine forest. He was there to find Lu Yang, attracted by the noise of the fight and suspecting that Lu Yang might be around. On hearing this, Lu Yang quickly dusted off the dirt from his body, not wanting to give Meng Jingzhou the chance to laugh at him! After removing the pine branches stuck in his hair and cleaning himself up, he pretended to have just heard and replied irritably, Stop shouting, I''m here! What about the injuries on your face The puppet had been very precise; the swelling on his face could only dissipate naturally. Lu Yang maintained a calm expression, It''s nothing. I just ingested an elixir, but the potency was too strong to digest. Eldest Senior Sister had to strike the acupoints on my face to help absorb the medicinal effect, that''s all. Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang skeptically, feeling that the lad was spouting nonsense. By the way, I just happened to have mastered a sword formation, you should try it. Lu Yang quickly diverted Meng Jingzhou''s attention to avoid him seeing through the ruse. Moreover, this lad was indeed the perfect target. Oh, so you''ve started learning sword formations. I''m quite eager to see the power of your sword formation! The sword array was a sword cultivator''s trump card; Meng Jingzhou could gauge Lu Yang''s abilities through it. Then you better be careful! Lu Yang knew Old Meng would agree and did not hesitate. He flicked his hands, and nine glittering swords appeared above Meng Jingzhou''s head, their sharp sword qi causing palpitations. Meng Jingzhou let out a chant and exhibited three heads and six arms, with all six arms reaching for the sky as if to withstand the strike. Annihilate Immortal Sword Array! Damn it, wait a moment, what''s the name of this sword array As soon as Meng Jingzhou heard the name Lu Yang had called out for the sword array, he knew he was in trouble; it sounded ridiculously powerful! Before the sword array could fall, Meng Jingzhou was seen with his six arms up, knees hitting the ground with a thud, his kneeling posture extremely proper. .cO Frightened, Lu Yang hurriedly retracted the sword array and helped Meng Jingzhou up, a grin spreading across his face. Old Meng, there was no need for such grand courtesy just for me to hold back. Meng Jingzhou was instantly furious, Bullshit, I wasn''t paying you any respects. It was your sword array that made me kneel. Standing under the sword array, my legs wouldn''t obey me! Lu Yang was utterly confused. Seeing Lu Yang still feigning ignorance, Meng Jingzhou cursed, Don''t play dumb with me. You did that on purpose, didn''t you? Your sword array has an effect that makes people kneel, and standing beneath it, I couldn''t control my legs! Lu Yang, having never stood under his own sword array, was unaware it had such an effect. He scratched his head; the experiment was truly effective, and there was even an unexpected gain. But why would the ''Annihilate Immortal Sword Array'' have such an effect? Fairy Eternity pondered for a moment, then figured something out, explaining, I see now. It must be the Qilin Immortal adding an ''automatic kneeling array method'' to the sword formation, worried that his own kneeling posture wasn''t perfect, which wouldn''t allow Lianyi and Xiao Ling to forgive him. I knew Qilin Immortal was meticulous; there was no way he would set up a simple sword formation. Lu Yang: It was a good thing Elder Lianyi left early. What a mess it would be if she found out about this? Chapter 649 Chapter 649: Chapter 648: Sword Flight Chapter 649: Chapter 648: Sword Flight ` Although forcing Meng Jingzhou to kneel was an immensely pleasurable experience, Lu Yang''s focus wasn''t on this. The power of the Sword Array aside, this forced kneeling capability was definitely first-class in utility. Take Meng Jingzhou''s performance just now as an example, even though he had his defenses set, the sudden imposition of kneeling disrupted his stance and center of gravity, breaking his defense and catching him off guard! Not to mention the upper limit of this move, the Qilin Immortal himself had practiced it, and once mastered, it was even effective against Immortals. It''s just unclear which Cultivation Levels the first layer of the Sword Array is effective against. It''s definitely effective against those at the Nascent Soul Stage, but what about the Spirit Transformation Stage? That''s hard to say. Moreover, the Spirit Transformation Stage Senior Brothers and Sisters within the Sect can''t be considered ordinary, so they don''t make for a good reference. Forget it, I''ll find some unlucky Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator to test it on when I have the time. Lu Yang was sincerely grateful to the Qilin Immortal for leaving behind such an exceptional Sword Array and resolved to share this wonderful news with Elder Lianyi when the opportunity arose, as a way to repay the Qilin Immortal for his ''eating dust'' kindness. Come on, let''s continue! Lu Yang insisted on resuming the unfinished experiment with Meng Jingzhou, who flatly refused. A joke, I am not foolish; isn''t it enough to kneel once? And you expect me to kneel a second time? NovelFire.site Alright then, what do you want with me? With Meng Jingzhou''s character, he certainly wouldn''t seek him out without reason. You know I ran away from home, but I''m still using the Spirit Stones my sister gave me before leaving, which doesn''t bode well for this young master''s reputation. This young master has found a great way to earn money and live independently, making and spending my own money. Just so happens I''ve heard there''s a black market out there where, from time to time, a gathering of Nascent Soul old monsters is held, where they exchange information, barter goods, and purchase treasures. I plan to go there and make a hefty profit! Going alone would be boring, might as well bring someone along for the ride. Lu Yang stroked his chin; it sounded like a decent place. Both he and Meng Jingzhou were at the Heavy Nascent stage, round up, they could be considered Nascent Soul Stage, so they were eligible to go. Okay. Meng Jingzhou smiled and patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, I knew you''d agree. I''ll go call Old Ma. Lu Yang caught Meng Jingzhou as he was about to leave, No need to call Old Ma, I''ll take you there. Meng Jingzhou was puzzled, How will you take me? Sword flying? Lu Yang revealed a mysterious smile, Something like that. With the popularization of the Flying Car invented by Lu Yang, more and more cultivators favored this novel transportation magic artifact. It was safe, and even in the event of a collision in the sky, the car''s airbags ensured the safety of those insideaEURa much more convenient option compared to the traditional Flying Swords. In the sky, aside from the common flying boats, the use of flying cars was on the rise year by year. The Flying Car was a fresh novelty, and for the majority of cultivators, it was fairly rare. Some cultivators would look back, captivated by the elegant flying car passing by. However, today, there was a more eye-catching transportation artifact in the sky than the flying car, drawing frequent side glances from passengers on flying boats. It was an artifact approximately two and a half meters long, one and a half meters wide, and one and a half meters tall, with an open-top design, spacious interior space where cultivators could stand, sit, squat, or lie down. Its grayish-brown exterior exuded understated luxury. The uneven surface bore the marks of time''s erosion, indicating the long history of the artifact and its endurance against the ravages of time. The Sword Washing Pool carried Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou toward their destination, each lying on opposite sides of the pool. Is this what you meant by sword flying? Is a scabbard part of a sword? Yes. Isn''t the function of a scabbard to hold a sword, acting as a kind of container? Yes. Isn''t the Sword Washing Pool also for holding swords, essentially acting as a kind of container? Yes. So, isn''t the Sword Washing Pool equivalent to a scabbard? Yes. Then, isn''t the Sword Washing Pool part of a sword? Yes. So, when I fly using the Sword Washing Pool, isn''t it essentially the same as sword flying? ` Meng Jingzhou: What you said really makes sense. NovelFire.site.co You''re not wrong, this is indeed more comfortable than ordinary sword flight. Meng Jingzhou stretched lazily, feeling so comfortable he wanted to doze off, conceding to Lu Yang''s correctness. Considering the influence of public decency, Lu Yang didn''t add pool water either, for taking a bath in public would hardly be graceful. A flying boat passed by, with a child on board holding the hand of a female cultivator, pointing at the two big brothers lying in the pool, and emitting a childlike voice. Mommy, what magic artifact is that? The female cultivator quickly pulled the child into the rest cabin. Just as Lu Yang was enjoying the unique sword flight experience common to sword cultivators, an officer dressed in official attire stopped the two of them, with a stern expression, raising his right hand to halt the Sword Washing Pool. Cease flying. What can I do for you, officer? Lu Yang stood up from the Sword Washing Pool, looking puzzled, guessing by the uniform the official wore that he must be an officer responsible for managing air order. But he couldn''t understand why he was being stopped. New magic artifacts aren''t allowed in the sky, but there didn''t seem to be such a rule. Drunk flying? Neither of them had drunk any alcohol. You''re overloaded. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Who is piloting this magic artifact? I am, said Lu Yang. What is your cultivation level? Nascent Soul Stage. The officer looked down to write the ticket: The regulations decree that sword flight may only carry one person, violators are fined a base penalty of fifty to a hundred Spirit Stones, Increasing proportionally with the offender''s cultivation level, except in special circumstances such as emergency avoidance or rescues. You are at the Nascent Soul Stage, so the fine ranges from five thousand to ten thousand Spirit Stones. Seeing as your attitude is decent, as per the regulations, that will be a fine of five thousand Spirit Stones. Any objections? Wait, does this count as sword flight? The officer nodded, his expression unchanging: Isn''t the scabbard part of the sword? It is. Doesn''t the scabbard serve the purpose of holding a long sword, acting as a container? It does. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is a Sword Washing Pool, right? It is. Doesn''t the Sword Washing Pool serve the purpose of holding long swords, also acting as a container? It does. Alright, officer, no need to say more, I''ll accept the fine, Lu Yang admitted his bad luck, figuring he could guess what the officer would say next even without thinking too hard. Then sign here. The officer tore off the ticket, handing it to Lu Yang. Wait a moment. Meng Jingzhou stopped Lu Yang. Five thousand Spirit Stones weren''t a large sum, but Meng Jingzhou felt that, since they came out to make money, it was not good fortune to have to pay a fine without earning anything first; he stepped forward to plead on behalf of Lu Yang. Officer, you see my brother is flying with a sword for the first time and wasn''t familiar with the rules. We are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, can you give us a bit of leeway? Upon hearing that the two were disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, the officer''s eyes widened in surprise, and his attitude clearly changed: You''re really from the Seek Dao Sect? Could this be fake? Meng Jingzhou took out his own Identity Jade, proving his identity. The officer retracted the ticket, allowing the two of them to breathe a sigh of relief. But then, the officer rewrote the ticket and handed it over to Lu Yang: The higher-ups have ordered that the fines for Seek Dao Sect disciples are to be doubled. That will be ten thousand Spirit Stones. Chapter 650 Chapter 650: Chapter 649: Black Market Chapter 650: Chapter 649: Black Market Isn''t flying by car considered sword-flight? A flying car can carry up to five people, which is more than using the Sword Washing Pool to transport people. The officer gave Lu Yang a glance and explained, A flying car is a specialized flying magic artifact, each one undergoes quality inspection, and there are specific regulations for it in the law; if your Sword Washing Pool had such regulations, that would work too. Lu Yang conceded defeat. The two had died before achieving their goal, already indebted before they''d even begun to make money. Luckily, no issues arose thereafter. During several days of flight, to avoid being exposed to the elements, they landed at an inn and incidentally helped the proprietress deal with a younger brother-in-law who came to claim his late brother''s heritage, declined the cherished heirloom gifted by the proprietress in gratitude, and deduced that the proprietress was the murderer of her own husband. At the second inn, the two encountered Qi Refinement cultivators quarreling over a Grade-A room and even obtained from them the location of a nearby treasure site; seizing treasures valuable to Foundation Establishment cultivators, they turned them over to the local government office, posting a lost-and-found notice, which drew out two Foundation Establishment families, uncovering centuries-long grudges between them. The feud ended with both Clan Leaders severing their own lives in a torrential downpour. At the third inn, they came across a wealthy young lady being chased for a thousand miles. They escorted her home, only to discover and eliminate a fierce ghost that had been harbored in her house for over a decade. This forced the person behind the ghost to reveal themselves, clashing with them in a fight before being captured by the duo, who respectfully declined the young lady''s offer of marriage and, following clues left by the ghost''s keeper, dismantled a Demon Path Loose Cultivator''s stronghold. The Sword Washing Pool carried them safely to Youzhou. We''ve finally arrived. They let out a long sigh. Although it was only a few days'' journey, it felt like more than a month had passed, and their bodies ached all over. NovelFire.site Your pool isn''t comfortable to lie in, is it? It''s because there''s no water in it; it''s actually quite comfortable for a bath. Fairy Eternity thought to herself, wasn''t it because the two of you encountered so many things along the way? The black market mentioned by Meng Jingzhou is located at the foot of a mountain in the Youzhou region. It is usually hidden within a secret realm and emerges through a spatial swap at the interchange of Yin and Yang, providing a place for trades. At that time, cultivators from nearby cities will come here for secret trades, including individuals like Lu Yang who travel from even farther away. We''ve arrived just in time. There''s a gathering of Nascent Soul old monsters here every month on the fifteenth. Both were dressed in black robes, collars raised to cover their faces, revealing only a pair of eyes. This was one of the black market''s rules, which facilitated escape in case officers from the government office arrived to make arrests. When they reached the black market, it had already been open for more than an hour, and the cultivators who had been waiting outside had entered, making the entrance seem deserted. There were cultivators guarding the entrance to the black market, which was meant to prevent mortals from accidentally wandering in and causing unnecessary trouble. The guards did not stop them from entering. He had seen with his own eyes how they flew with the Sword Washing Pool and changed into black robes, their movements smooth and practiced, the mark of veterans. Being able to handle such a large pool for flight indicated they were at least Gold Core Period cultivators. Upon entering the black market, they noticed it was quieter than a usual market, with only the occasional chatting among cultivators. Within the black market, trading cultivators employed methods like sound focusing and Spiritual Sense transmission to ensure the secrecy of their transactions. Due the lack of government office supervision, many items that couldn''t be seen on normal days were available in the black market. For example, the Cultivation Technique in Lu Yang''s possession. Boss, are you sure this book is the Qi Refinement chapter of the ''Legend of the Dao Sect'' used by Lu Yang, Talent Lu, for his cultivation? The boss swore up and down, How could this be fake? I have a distant relative in the Seek Dao Sect, and this is the cultivation technique he brought out from there! Little brother, I see you''re at the Qi Cultivation Stage, why not buy a copy and try it? NovelFire.site.co I guarantee that after cultivating it, you''ll soar to the skies and become a genius like Talent Lu! Without the supervision of the government office, many counterfeit goods can be found in the black market. Lu Yang silently put it back, it was just too fake. However, there were also fakes that weren''t so blatantly obvious, such as the so-called latest version of ''Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect'' lying next to it. Upon closer inspection, you''d realize that the title was ''Legend of the Gaps Sect''. Thinking about it, it was easy to understand why such books would appear here. The real ''Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect'' was found all over the streets outside, there was absolutely no need to sell it in the black market. This one was meant to deceive those with poor eyesight or cultivators who were too embarrassed to put it down once they picked it up. Lu Yang also saw a claimed Purple Gold Gourd that supposedly could suck someone in if their name was recited and they responded. A real Purple Gold Gourd was worth more than the entire black market combined. Even a replica would be a magic artifact treasured by those at the Divinity Transformation Stage. Whether real or fake, they definitely wouldn''t appear here. There were various shapes and sizes of storage rings. The Artifact Refiners were not detailed, and the quality couldn''t be guaranteed; accordingly, their prices were much lower than in the outside world. Some of these storage rings were genuine, made by Artifact Refiners without qualifications, while others, from the surface, seemed real but actually had a limited number of uses due to refining errors. Once used up, they would break and were counterfeit, discernible only to those with an in-depth understanding of storage rings. There were also plenty of ghost-repelling and evil-dispelling talismans which are hard to fake. Selling counterfeits could lead to serious trouble, so all of them were authentic. But Lu Yang and his companion didn''t need them; a single drop of Meng Jingzhou''s blood was more effective than a stack of talismans. Facing ghosts of the same level, Meng Jingzhou''s Yang Qi was so vigorous that merely emitting his aura could melt the other party. There were also enchanting female cultivators canvassing on the street corners, whom the two directly ignored. How come there are no souls, eyeballs soaked in potion, Soul Summoning Banners, and stuff like that? Having browsed halfway through, Lu Yang felt the atmosphere of the black market was as eerie and ghostly as he had imagined, but the items for sale were quite different from what he had expected. Meng Jingzhou looked disdainfully at his good brother, This black market was established to evade taxes. What you''re talking about is the Demon Path black market. If I knew the location of that kind of market, I''d just wipe it out and go to the government office to claim the reward. Why bother attending a Nascent Soul Stage meeting? That would be far more profitable than what we''re doing now. Lu Yang had to admit Meng Jingzhou''s point made sense. Here we are, this is the meeting place for us old monsters at the Nascent Soul Stage. Meng Jingzhou pointed to a luxurious palace, pitch-black all over with statues of rare beasts at the corners of the eaves. An Array Method blocked Spiritual Sense probing, and two Gold Core Period Cultivators stood guard at the entrance. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the place he had learned about from Dai Bufan, absolutely reliable. Lu Yang turned to Meng Jingzhou and asked, Speaking of which, I''ve never asked you, what''s the self-reliance method of making money you mentioned? Selling blood. Chapter 651 Chapter 651: Chapter 650: Selling Blood Chapter 651: Chapter 650: Selling Blood Lu Yangxin thought no wonder this kid insisted on running to such a forsaken place, it turned out he came here to sell blood. So shameless. He wasn''t even afraid of the Phoenix Tribe finding out and eliminating him as a competitor. Lu Yang had already planned it out; when the time came, he would step forward, assuming the identity of Elder Brother Phoenix Ancestor, to persuade the Phoenix Tribe to leave a complete corpse. Please stop, elders, the two Golden Core cultivators stationed at the entrance of the hall politely stopped the two men, intending to confirm their realms. Those who usually come here have invitations; just displaying it would be enough. There are also Nascent Soul Stage cultivators from foreign lands without invitations; in such cases, one''s realm needs to be confirmed. Otherwise, anyone wearing a mask could enter the Nascent Soul Hall of the black market; that would be quite the joke. Are you calling out to me? Meng Jingzhou stopped in his tracks and gave a cold glance, releasing a whiff of Mid-stage Nascent Soul realm aura that intimidated the two guards. The two Golden Core guards hurriedly apologized, sweating profusely. The person before them was definitely a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, and at the very least a mid-stage Nascent Soul! We wouldn''t dare, please enter, elders. As the two entered the hall, the atmosphere abruptly changed; the hall was brightly lit, and a careful observation would reveal that the lighting actually came from millennium-lasting mermaid oil lamps! This item is extravagantly priced and deemed priceless in the market. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Its source is from the Mermaid Clan in the East Sea, a significant family that was eligible to be invited to the grand opening ceremony of the Demon Nation. The process of refinishing mermaid oil lamps is difficult and kept secret; few people in the world know of it, but Lu Yang and his companion, being of no ordinary status, were aware of the process. The most challenging part of the oil lamp is its materials; the requirements for the mermaids are exceedingly high, needing a Body Integration Realm mermaid with a potbelly to cut off the fat from its stomach. Then, by using the limb regeneration technique, the wound would heal, and the fat would regrow. This cut-off fat was then the raw material for refining the mermaid oil lamps. As for why the refining process is kept secret, Lu Yang felt it might be similar to the reason why the Phoenix Tribe sells blood, which does not warrant further inquiry. In the center of the hall were placed over a dozen magic artifacts and dozens of herbs, all useful for Nascent Soul Stage cultivators but of no use to Lu Yang and his company. There were also many side halls, judging by their names, some traded intelligence, some provided private chats for old Nascent Soul monsters, some custom-made elixirs, and some custom-made magic artifacts It seems quite crowded over there, shall we take a look? The main hall had dozens of figures in black robes, indicating that all of these were at the Nascent Soul Stage. They were all heading toward one of the side halls, a place for bartering items, and it seemed that it was time for a conventionally agreed moment when interested old Nascent Soul monsters would gather for trade. Inside the side hall, the old Nascent Soul monsters grouped in twos and threes, each with their small cliques. Old Monster Pei, I didn''t expect you, old geezer, to still be alive. Make sure to inform me in advance when you die, and I''ll be sure to come and congratulate, said an elderly lady leaning on a wolf-headed cane. Then it''s too bad, I''m definitely dying before you, Madam Xie! Old Monster Pei''s eyes held an aged and cold look, giving the sensation of being watched by venomous serpents. Those who came here were Nascent Soul old monsters from nearby cities. Even if they tried to hide their identities, everyone could guess with reasonable accuracy. As for Old Monster Pei and Madam Xie, they barely made an effort at disguise; anyone familiar could recognize them at a glance. These two were renowned peak Nascent Soul Stage figures in the vicinity; here, they were invincible, free from any danger. The Nascent Soul families they founded were also powerful, possessing numerous industries: iron smelting, textiles, escort services, and so forth, amassing wealth beyond measure. Some even said that these two were the true masters of the black market, although no one could prove it. Meng Jingzhou could confirm it; the information he received from Elder Brother Dai indicated that the true masters of the black market were indeed these two. Their conflict was a show for outsiders, designed to blur the line between truth and pretense. Dai Bufan''s intelligence, as long as it did not concern Lu Yang and his partner, seemed to be comprehensive and reliable. Do you have any elixirs or heavenly materials and earthly treasures that can cleanse marrow and refine essence? There will be a hefty reward. An old Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator shouted, seeking treasures to improve the aptitude for his juniors. Which fellow Daoist has an entrance qualification for a First Class Sect''s disciple? I''m willing to trade a Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir for it. Really, can one really trade a Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir for it? A Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator who had some resources was obviously tempted. The Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator with the trading need took out a wooden box sealed with Talismans, and threads of Elixir Fragrance wafted from the box. This scent Indeed, it''s the Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir. I don''t have the entrance qualification for a First Class Sect, but I have something better. Something better? Could it be from a Super-grade Sect? The holder of the Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir was shocked. NovelFire.site Not so, it''s even higher than that. The Five Great Immortal Sects? The Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator became agitated, wondering when the entrance qualifications for the Five Great Immortal Sects were available for sale. Even if they were for sale, it would not be something that a single Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir could buy. Once one entered the Five Great Immortal Sects, it was like a fish leaping through the dragon gate; from then on, the future would be bright, with limitless possibilities. Any disciple from the Five Great Immortal Sects, whether in the Qi Refinement or Foundation Establishment Stage, would have to be treated as an equal by these dozens of Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators! Fellow Daoist, you''re not bold enough. It''s even higher, and this slot I have is for the entrance qualification of the number one power in the world. The holder of the Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir became puzzled, wondering what sect could be above the others. The nearby Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators all pricked up their ears to eavesdrop; if these two didn''t make a deal, they could step in to trade. The mysterious person nodded and said slowly: The Great Xia Imperial Palace is recruiting eunuchs, and as long as one registers, they can get in. The holder of the Nascent Soul Transformation Elixir flew into a rage, nearly starting a fight. Fortunately, he calmed down at the last moment. The black market prohibits fighting; those who break the rules are banned from entering the black market forever at the least, or they might leave their lives here at the worst. The other party''s action to infuriate him was obviously intentional. Meng Jingzhou moved closer to the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator who had just suppressed his rage, speaking in a hushed voice, Fellow Daoist, in half a year the Seek Dao Sect will be recruiting disciples. The questions have already been set, and as it happens, I have the real exam questions for Seek Dao Sect''s entrance test. Are you interested? Scram! He could tell right away this was a scam. Don''t be angry, my friend. If you don''t want that, I also have blood that can invigorate yang, which works even better than the Phoenix Tribe''s blood. Are you interested? The Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator was about to yell scram again, but as he opened his mouth, he realized that he actually needed such an item quite badly. Really better than the Phoenix Tribe''s blood? Currently, Phoenix Blood Stones soaked in the Phoenix Tribe''s blood were used for yang invigoration, but they worked only moderately and carried the risk of being discovered by the Phoenix Tribe. If there truly was blood more effective than that of the Phoenix Tribe, it would be more than desirable. But what kind of blood would be more effective than the Phoenix Tribe''s? Lu Yang snorted coldly, setting up the punchline for Meng Jingzhou: This is the blood of a Great Power who still has a virgin''s body, someone who has entered and exited a brothel seven times without leakage, who can remain color heart when a woman sits on his lap, earning even the praise of palace eunuchs for his excellent self-restraint. All his Yang Qi is locked within his blood. How could it be compared to the lowly Phoenix blood, lascivious serpent''s venom sack, or the Yin and Yang Reunion Flower! Meng Jingzhou: Dammit, your setup is worse than none at all; how come I sound so pitiful? S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 652 Chapter 652: Chapter 651: The Transaction Chapter 652: Chapter 651: The Transaction Honestly, the owner of the Infant Transformation Pill was tempted. He was in his twilight years, and because he had indulged excessively in his youth, his vitality was depleted, not even the blood of the Phoenix Tribe could save him. This led him to seek a way out for his descendants, hoping they could cling to a Great Sect as their support. With a Great Sect out of reach for now, if there was something to invigorate his Yang Qi that could let him feel good, it seemed like a viable option. If his descendants were inadequate, why not just have more? He felt his identity was well concealed and should not be recognized by anyone. How much for a drop? Ten thousand Spirit Stones per drop. Words alone are no proof, how can I tell if the blood is real or fake? Meng Jingzhou let out a light laugh and took out a small porcelain vial, That''s no problem. There''s a drop of blood in this vial. Swallow it and refine it, and you''ll know the effect. The methods of the Cultivation World are mysterious and unfathomable; Cultivators of the Curse lineage can cast curses from afar using blood, hair, and other such items. It''s hard to guard against. NovelFire.site Meng Jingzhou had anticipated this and the blood he brought today had been pre-treated, with all traces of the owner''s identity thoroughly erased. The owner of the Infant Transformation Pill took the small porcelain vial with suspicion, pouring the blood into the palm of his hand. A single drop of blood, like a blood-colored gemstone, glowing and smooth with an extraordinary origin. The Yang Qi it emitted was particularly impressive, clearly surpassing the blood of the Phoenix Tribe by more than just a few notches! Such a fine item. The Nascent Soul elders around omnivorously watched the drop of blood, their expressions betraying their longing. If this was the real deal, indeed, they needed to buy a vial. After ensuring there was no trickery with the blood, the owner of the Infant Transformation Pill swallowed a drop and silently refined it. There was a reaction! The face of the owner of the Infant Transformation Pill flushed red; the effect of the blood was much stronger than he had expected. His body reacted instinctively, and his desires surged, unstoppable even by running his Cultivation Technique! NovelFire.site.c0 Meng Jingzhou was also somewhat surprised; he hadn''t expected his blood to be this effective. As for feeling happy about it, it didn''t seem like something worth celebrating. I''ll buy it! Fifty thousand per drop. You! If you don''t like it, don''t buy it, said Meng Jingzhou with a nonchalant air. He held the upper hand, as he could sell the blood for however many Spirit Stones he wanted. Fifty thousand then, give me three drops! said the owner of the Infant Transformation Pill through gritted teeth. Such things couldn''t be bought with money; fifty thousand was a good deal! Meng Jingzhou happily accepted the Storage Ring containing one hundred fifty thousand Spirit Stones; money was coming in fast, enough to pay his fines fifteen times over. If he didn''t reveal his identity from the Seek Dao Sect, he could even afford thirty fines! Lu Yang clicked his tongue in wonder, having seen those who sought children through borrowed essence, but this was his first time encountering someone seeking children through borrowed blood. Unfortunately, it seemed the Nascent Soul elders were cautious in their actions. Seeing how swiftly the owner of the Infant Transformation Pill completed the transaction and the steep price of the Yang Invigorating blood, they hesitated and ultimately, no one opted to trade. The two made a round through the side hall and saw no chance of business, so they had to give up. Let''s go somewhere else; I know of another black market, Meng Jingzhou transmitted, having meticulously gathered information on several black markets. All were learned from Senior Brother Dai Bufan, whose intelligence wasn''t easily leaked. For this information, Meng Jingzhou paid a heavy priceaEURhe promised Dai Bufan he would refrain from causing any trouble for the next half year. The two retraced their steps and left the black market. Just as Lu Yang was about to take out the Sword Washing Pool to fly on his sword, a sinister voice came from behind him. Are you two Daoist friends leaving already? Who''s there! Lu Yang suddenly turned his head, as four Nascent Soul elders cloaked in black robes emerged from the dense forest, their eyes cold and their expressions unfriendly. What do you want! What do we want? the leader sneered. Daoist friend, the blood you took out in the side hall, the Yang Invigorating Blood that surpasses even the blood of the Phoenix Tribe, has made us quite envious. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were too many people in the side hall to speak frankly, so our appearance here should make our intentions clear to you. Meng Jingzhou slowly clenched his fists, becoming alert, We are naturally slow-witted and do not understand the meaning of you four Daoist friends. The leader wasn''t giving up, Can''t the price be a little lower? Even for the blood of the Phoenix Tribe, it''s only two or three thousand per drop! Meng Jingzhou coldly chuckled, his stance firm and unyielding, No, I underwent countless dangers to obtain this Yang Invigorating Blood. It''s fifty thousand Spirit Stones per drop, not a fraction less! If it were you, would you lower the price? Is that so? That''s a pity. I was thinking that if you were accommodating, we could also become friends. But since you are heartlessaEUR The leader''s voice trailed off as he gave a significant glance to the three beside him. They reached into their sleeves, and with a flash of cold light, suddenly cast something towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang had anticipated this and with a swift motion, caught three Storage Rings. The leader shook his head with a show of regret, No discount then, so be it. There is a total of five hundred thousand Spirit Stones here, Daoist friend, please confirm the amount. Lu Yang swept his Spiritual Sense over the rings, accepted the three Storage Rings, and signaled Meng Jingzhou with a glance, Indeed, it''s five hundred thousand Spirit Stones, let''s complete the transaction. Meng Jingzhou took out ten bottles of blood from his Identity Jade and threw them to the other party. The leader''s eyes darted, noticing Meng Jingzhou''s subtle movements even in the darkness, especially when he saw Meng Jingzhou''s Identity Jade, You''re a Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect? So what if I am? Meng Jingzhou inwardly cursed his bad luck for revealing his identity as a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect. The leader stared intently at Meng Jingzhou, speaking slowly, If you are disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, then we cannot let you leave easily. I have a reputation to consider, and if word gets out, I fear I won''t be able to get by in the community. A smile formed on his lips, his back to the moonlight, making his expression unclear, but his bright, icy teeth were visible. What do you want to do? Lu Yang felt the men''s attitudes shift after learning their identities. Please be our guests at my residence, as a courtesy from the host! Knowing their identities and failing to extend hospitality would reflect poorly on him among his peers. Lu Yang, wary, eyed the four men and shook his head lightly, I think that will be unnecessary. Their strange attitude was a clear sign of ulterior motives! The leader pressed closer, Daoist friend, it''s just a visit to my house. Why be so cautious? Lu Yang laughed coldly, having already seen through the charade, he warned them, Daoist friend, for a hundred thousand years, Great Xia has been governed by the Righteous Path, and the methods of Evil Demons are not advisable. Could it be you are unaware that many like you have been captured by Great Xia, stumbling into prison, living in regret for the rest of their lives? As Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect, we stand with the Righteous Path and will resolutely not consort with Evil Demons. If you''re thinking of using a back door to get your descendants into the Dao Seeking Sect, that''s nothing but wishful thinking! The leader''s eyes turned frosty as he stealthily slid his hand into his sleeve, touching a Storage Ring. With a flick of his finger, several lost Cultivation Techniques fanned out like a deck of cards, Is there truly no chance? To be frank, my family has amassed a substantial wealth of treasures and cultivation books, perhaps there''s something you might fancy? No chance at all! Seeing the resolute attitudes of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the leader let out a long sigh to the heavens. Enough, enough. Let''s go. Chapter 653 Chapter 653: Chapter 652 Encounter Chapter 653: Chapter 652 Encounter Originally, Lu Yang was prepared to sell the real entrance exam questions of the Seek Dao Sect, but since the other party already knew they were from the Seek Dao Sect, it wouldn''t be good to sell fake questions and have them come looking for us later. After the four people left, more robed figures approached the pair, looking to buy Yang Invigorating Essence Blood. They probably thought it embarrassing to buy it in front of everyone in the side hall. Meng Jingzhou felt the joy of making money for the first time. Just when Meng Jingzhou thought that no more buyers would come and they could call it a day and return, another robed figure flew over, walking steadily as they held one hand to their chest, polite and courteous, Benefactors, do you still have any Yang Invigorating Essence Blood for sale? Meng Jingzhou: Monk, at least disguise your identity a little. You say you breached the vow of chastity; if Buddha comes looking for trouble, whose head is it going to fall on, yours or mine? The courteous monk continued, Also, this poor monk has no Spirit Stones. May I ask if it''s possible to offset the cost with religious services? Monastics do not lie; I am skilled at conducting rituals, be it for birthdays, extending lifespan, exorcising demons, or crossing over the deceased. Upon hearing this, Meng Jingzhou seriously considered, the precondition for celebrating a birthday is having a son, the precondition for extending lifespan is when one''s lifespan is depleted, the precondition for exorcising demons is to have demons daring enough to come near him, and the precondition for crossing over the deceased is being dead. It seems he wouldn''t need any of them. NovelFire.site Lu Yang had a thought and suddenly asked, May I know the honorable monk''s dharma name? The courteous monk answered any question asked, I am Shi Chan. Shi Chan, Fellow Daoist? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou both exclaimed in surprise, not expecting to encounter a fellow cultivator from the Suspension Temple here. Shi Chan, hearing the familiar tone of the two, felt quite astonished. Among the people he knew, none seemed to sell Yang Invigorating Blood. The three of them took off their robes simultaneously, revealing their true faces. Shi Chan had handsome features, a neat kasaya, an indifferent expression, and a smile that saw through the mortal world, clearly a distinguished monk. Although they had not met formally before, they had seen his portraits. Are you Fellow Daoists Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou? Seeing them, Shi Chan was overjoyed, his voice raising two pitches, his indifferent demeanor slightly melting. NovelFire.site.co Half a year earlier, he had visited the Seek Dao Sect mainly to learn Lu-style Arhat Fist and Single Curse Fist from these two, but it was bad luck that he missed them. To think I would encounter the two Senior Brothers here truly is fate. Lu Yang was also surprised; during the Qingzhou grand ceremony, Shi Chan was the only outstanding disciple of the Five Great Immortal Sects who did not attend because he went to the slaughterhouse. Due to Master Jiesha practicing Silent Zen, no one informed Shi Chan about the Golden Core finals. If my memory serves me right, shouldn''t Shi Chan, Senior Brother, be at the slaughterhouse? Shi Chan shook his head lightly, I was there originally, but alas, three months ago, a barbecue place named ''Grill Again'' bought our slaughterhouse. The people from the grill, upon learning my identity, let me go. Lu Yang thought to himself that this was probably because they feared Shi Chan would discover Grill Again was backed by the Jiuyou Sect. After all, our demonic sect and your Immortal Sects are irreconcilably opposed. But it doesn''t matter, I was planning to leave anyway. It just so happens that at that time, I had an epiphany about ''laying down the butcher''s knife to become Buddha immediately'' and successfully broke my core to reach Nascent, entering the Nascent Soul Stage. While talking, the three walked towards the city center. Great Xia had no curfew, so even at night, the city was bustling and vibrant. The three put away their robes and displayed their usual garb without standing out in the crowd. Lu Yang casually asked, So how did you end up at the black market without any Spirit Stones? Could it be that you can still beg for alms at the black market? Shi Chan smiled slightly, I would get some by reporting it. At this point, Shi Chan''s tone carried some regret, I thought it was that kind of black market that trafficked souls, but alas, after a round, I found it was just a small black market for tax evaders. My master could still talk when he told me that these kinds of small black markets are tacitly allowed by the government offices, and it''s not suitable to report them. Although we can''t report the black market, meeting two Senior Brothers here is already an extraordinary gain. It''s my foolishness that I did not connect the Yang Invigorating Blood with Senior Brother Meng. The brothers from the Seek Dao Sect have long told me that Senior Brother Meng is a rare cultivation genius, with a Dao heart as firm as iron, seeking strength without indulging in the company of women. It''s within reason that Senior Brother Meng could cultivate to the Nascent Soul Stage and his blood would have the effect of invigorating Yang. So what do you want Old Meng''s blood for, could it be that you have someone in your heart? Senior Brother Lu jokes, I am a monk, how could a monk have such a thing as someone in his heart? I wish to refine the Pure Yang Blood to temper my mind state to a realm where I can sit amidst chaos without being disturbed. Shi Chan stopped walking, extended his right hand, and pointed to the bustling brothel next door, smiling lightly, This is where I temper my mind state. With a beauty in my arms, my heart as calm as Zen meditation, seeing her as a painted skeletonaEURthat''s when one''s mind state is truly complete. I''ve heard that Senior Brother Lu''s master, Daoist Buyu, is also a cultivator who practices amidst the secular world; surely, Senior Brother Lu is familiar with the worldly cultivation methods and should understand my approach. In fact, Lu Yang wanted to say that his master would generally practice his Worldly Cultivation in the jail, not in places where one spends money, but saying so would disgrace their Immortal Sect, so he decided against explaining. We are all disciples of Immortal Sects, it''s just a few drops of blood, not worth much money. Meng Jingzhou is generous; he gave Shi Chan twenty drops directly. For an ordinary Nascent Soul Stage, one drop would be effective, but for a genius Nascent Soul Stage cultivator like Shi Chan, one or two drops wouldn''t suffice, hence he needed twenty drops in one go. Shi Chan, feeling the Yang Qi in the blood, put his hands together and bowed slightly, Shi Chan thanks the two Senior Brothers in advance. Shi Chan didn''t stand on ceremony, consuming all twenty drops of blood. It really works. Shi Chan''s eyes brightened, the effect of Senior Brother Meng''s blood was much stronger than he had anticipated; his body responded in a way he had never felt before. Unable to suppress the power of Meng Jingzhou''s blood, he headed straight for the brothel, his expression indifferent, transcending the mundane world. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou didn''t know how long Shi Chan would stay in the brothel, so they had no choice but to wait in a nearby tavern. It was a good opportunity to count the money earned that evening. One hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stones, five hundred thousand Spirit Stones, one hundred thousand Spirit StonesaEUR a total of two million three hundred thousand Spirit Stones! Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help but beam with joy; his first business venture had earned him so much money, it seemed he had a natural talent for commerce. However, this business couldn''t be carried out continuously. The blood he sold that evening wasn''t casually extracted from his body, but was condensed and refined to resemble Essence Blood. He needed a few days of rest to refine the second batch. However, proving that I can make money is enough, why should I keep selling blood? Two million three hundred thousand Spirit Stones is an amount that a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator couldn''t produce on the spot. Here, I''ll give you half. With a chuckle, Meng Jingzhou pushed half of the Storage Ring toward Lu Yang. Although what Lu Yang, this damn guy, advertised wasn''t very flattering, it had helped significantly, and he contributed to later sales of the blood; sharing the Spirit Stones was only right. Lu Yang didn''t decline and accepted the Spirit Stones. The two sipped on wateraEURfree of chargeaEURwhile casually chatting, ignoring the angry glares of the tavern owner. Is Shi Chan supposed to come out now? As they spoke, Shi Chan walked out of the brothel, his expression as indifferent, joyless and sorrowless as when he had entered. Lu Yang gestured for Shi Chan to join them. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How did the tempering of your mind state go? With a light smile, Shi Chan replied, The tempering failed. Chapter 654 Chapter 654: Chapter 653: The Enlightened Monk Chapter 654: Chapter 653: The Enlightened Monk ` Although he failed to temper his Mind State, Shi Chan, as a monk deeply versed in Buddhist teachings who had reached enlightenment, did not feel discouraged. I don''t need my Senior Brothers to worry about me breaking my vows. The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties. How could it be smooth sailing without any ripples? Failure is inevitably part of the journey. It is precisely because of failure that we come to appreciate the value of success. It is by knowing the bliss of indulging in carnal desires that after successful cultivation of the Mind State, it will appear all the more steadfast. aEUR But what if Master Jiesha finds out about your breaking of the vows? Only the three of us are privy to this matter. Monks do not speak lies, but since the two Senior Brothers are not monks, if the master asks, I would trouble you to lie on my behalf. Lu Yang gestured for Shi Chan to take a seat and have some water instead of talking while standing: And what if Master Jiesha asks you? Upon hearing this, Shi Chan''s expression changed slightly, thinking about the consequences if his master were to find out, but then he relaxed again: Then I can only practice Silent Zen. Lu Yang: aEUR Truly a monk who had reached enlightenment, always considering things thoroughly. Meng Jingzhou watched Daoist Shi Chan with a deep and plaintive gaze. NovelFire.site The Ancient Pure Yang Immortal Body has a girlfriend and now even monks can frequent brothels? So I''m the only unlucky one left? Buddha once said that you must rise from where you fall. Since I have failed today, when I have earned money later on, I shall fight again. I plan to stay in this city for a few days; what are the Senior Brothers'' plans? Meng Jingzhou made a timeout gesture: Are you sure that was said by Buddha? Shi Chan smiled, rolled up his wide sleeves, dipped his finger in water, and drew three circles on the table, explaining: Buddhism emphasizes that the past, present, and future are one. There''s the Past Buddha, Present Buddha, and Future Buddha. As a disciple of Buddhism, I naturally aim to achieve Buddha''s enlightenment. Although I am not yet a Buddha now, I surely will be in the future. Since the past, present, and future are one, wouldn''t that mean what I say is also what Buddha says? Meng Jingzhou felt that Shi Chan joining the Suspension Temple was Seek Dao Sect''s loss. Lu Yang inquired of Fairy Eternity, the creator of Buddhism; he didn''t understand much about Buddhist affairs. Fairy, is this a teaching of Buddhism? I can''t remember clearly, I''m only responsible for making up stories. Theoretical matters are not my job. Fairy Eternity was lying lazily on the Lotus Platform, arching her body and stretching like a little cat. .c0 At this moment, Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space had transformed into a spacious Mahavira Hall with glazed tile roofs, eaves adorned with brackets, and exquisitely carved windows. The incense in the Mahavira Hall was very popular, and what was enshrined was both the true form of Fairy Eternity, the founder of Buddhism, and her Lotus Platform. As the founder of Buddhism, all current Buddhist monks are her disciples. Having encountered one such disciple, she took the opportunity to decorate the second-in-command''s Spiritual Space for a change of scene. Then who is responsible for the theory? Everyone else, besides me. aEUR May I ask, Senior Brother Shi Chan, what method do you plan to use to make money? Given Shi Chan''s intention to earn money by reporting the black market, Lu Yang had serious doubts about Shi Chan''s ability to make money. I''ll perform religious services. Oh right, you''re a monk. Lu Yang suddenly remembered that Shi Chan was originally from the Suspension Temple. ` Shi Chan looked at Lu Yang with bewilderment, then lowered his head to inspect his own monk''s attire. From his outfit to his way of doing things, he looked every bit the part of a monastic. So the poor monk will rest for one night and meet up with the two of you here tomorrow morning. Wait a minute, do you even have any money? Where do you plan to stay? Lu Yang grabbed Shi Chan, who was always in a hurry and ready to leave. If before, Shi Chan was too poor to afford Old Meng''s blood and could afford a visit to the brothel, then whether he had any money left after his visit to the brothel was questionable. Forced by Lu Yang to return, Shi Chan explained, I am penniless, but as a wanderer, the world is my home. I have already found a bridge archaEURit can''t block the wind but can keep out the rain. Tonight, there is no wind or rain, so it''s perfect for accommodation. Lu Yang was speechless. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As fellow Immortal Disciples, we''re staying in an inn, and you''re under a bridge. Would that sound right if it got out? Anyway, the two of us made quite a bit of money tonight. Let Old Meng treat you to a stay at the inn. Meng Jingzhou glared at Lu Yang. You play the good guy, and I pay? Lu Yang appeased Old Meng, I''m helping you perform a good deed. Think about it, who is Shi Chan? A high monk from the Suspension Temple. You''ve done many misdeeds, so offering a place to stay for a high monk is a great merit. Considering you shared Spirit Stones with me, I''m giving you this chance to do something good. Scram, scram, scram. Meng Jingzhou wasn''t buying Lu Yang''s game, but staying at the inn wouldn''t cost many Spirit Stones. If he''s treating, he''s treating. It just so happens that I''ve never seen Buddhism ceremonies. I''ll stay here for a few days to see how you conduct them. Then, I thank the two Senior Brothers. Seeing that the two were willing to stay in this city, Shi Chan was truly happy. Perhaps he would have the chance to learn two types of fist arts and also learn from Senior Brother Meng how to contain desires. The blood of ordinary Single Body Spiritual Root would not have this effect. Senior Brother Meng must have pushed himself to the limit to create this Yang Invigorating blood. He couldn''t withstand even twenty drops. It was hard to imagine how Senior Brother Meng, whose body ran with blood, endured. Speaking of staying at the inn brought some unpleasant memories for Meng Jingzhou. We''ve stayed at three different inns, and all three had issues. Surely, we won''t have problems the fourth time? Lu Yang had always been confident about his luck. No, think about our experiences. How many times have we encountered Body Integration Realm cultivators, Transcendance Tribulation Stage beings, and battles with Semi-Immortals? We''ve always come out unscathed, without even a scratch. Clearly, that''s a sign of our good luck. Meng Jingzhou felt you might as well first think about why we keep running into these fights with Great Powers. The three found an inn that catered to cultivators, with a Gathering Spirit Array inside to aid in cultivation. If it were just Lu Yang and Meng, they could pick any place, as they could use the Swallow the Sky technique with their mouths open, which was even better than the Gathering Spirit Array. But with Shi Chan included, they couldn''t. Boss, three Grade-A rooms. Meng Jingzhou was rarely flush with cash and was in high spirits; he paid for all three rooms. The innkeeper was a man, so it seemed unlikely there would be a case of a nephew fighting over an inheritance. With plenty of Grade-A rooms available, there was no chance of cultivators fighting over them. The three easily made their way to their respective rooms. Lu Yang pushed open his room door, only to see a mess inside. The wardrobe and table were overturned, the windows wide open letting in a cold draft, and on the bed, a man and a woman were wrestling. The man was dressed in black, wielding a dagger with a murderous look in his eyes. The woman''s clothes were disheveled as she struggled desperately, a trace of blood visible on her neck lining up with the bloodstain on the dagger. The room was equipped with a soundproof array, keeping any noise from escaping. The woman struggling for her life saw Lu Yang and saw hope. Lu Yang stepped back out of the room and glanced at the room number. Wrong room. Chapter 655 Chapter 655: Chapter 654 Assassin Chapter 655: Chapter 654 Assassin Well, if you let her go now and voluntarily surrender to the government office, you could still be considered as turning yourself in, Lu Yang walked back into the room, earnestly advising the murderer. Clearly, the adjacent room was where the woman was staying; the assassin had climbed in through the window, intending to kill her but was caught by Lu Yang. You''re going to die too! The black-clad figure with the dagger, seeing Lu Yang return, flashed a glint of cold light in his eyes, only to be pinned to the ground by Lu Yang. I guess you won''t be turning yourself in either. With a single hand, Lu Yang subdued the man in black, his tone calm. The man in black couldn''t believe it; he hadn''t even clearly seen Lu Yang''s movements before he was subdued. Foundation Establishment Stage?! He, a ninth-level Qi Refinement assassin, was subdued in an instant; his opponent could only be a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator! At this point, the only option was suicide! Lu Yang grabbed his head, broke off two of his front teethaEURwhich contained deadly poisonaEURand then picked up a rag from the ground and stuffed it in his mouth to prevent him from biting his tongue to commit suicide. He also pressed several points on his body, sealing his meridians and rendering him incapable of moving. The black-clad assassin was in despair. Who exactly was this uninvited guestaEURwas he a bodyguard hired by the target? NovelFire.site How could he be so familiar with suicide prevention? Yet he had failed to notice that he had smeared a slow-acting poison on his dagger. When not active, no one could detect it, and once it took effect, not even a god could cure it. His target had already been stabbed by him; her life was not long for this world. And even if it were noticed, it would be useless, for his poison was rare in the world, and he did not have an antidote himself. Lu Yang took out a pill from his Identity Jade and handed it to the woman, whose soul was still in shock. You''ve been poisoned; the dagger was coated with a toxin called ''Green Ghost Binding Soul''. It will act in three days, and then the green ghost will claim your life, and it will be over. It''s not an extremely rare poison; my Detoxification Pill can cure it. All these were leftover poisons from Elixir Cauldron Peak. Ah? Ah, thank you. The woman numbly took the Detoxification Pill, feeling icy cool and very comfortable, which gave her heart some peace. After calming herself, the woman looked at Lu Yang with gratitude, Thank you, sir, my name is Stop, don''t tell me your name, where you come from, your identity, or why there''s an assassin after you. I am just a fellow guest next door; I don''t know anything. I see you have cultivation; I have nullified the assassin''s cultivation, so you can take him to report to the officials yourself. Lu Yang interrupted the woman''s narrative with practiced ease. Having wandered the martial world for many years, he thrived on creating trouble and could tell at a glance that she was a complication, potentially tangled in countless issues. Haha, Old Lu, I heard some noise over here and knew something was happening in your room! A hearty laugh came from behind Lu Yang, belonging to Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou entered the room, and his smile froze. The situation in the room was straightforward and clear, showing what had happened at a glance. How come it was him being the heroic savior again? Miss, did you run into some trouble that led to someone trying to kill you? Lu Yang was about to intervene, but then he heard the woman introduce herself: My name is Fu Ling, and I have come from Xuan City next door. My family runs a fabric business, and I''ve come here seeking to expand our family enterprise. Since childhood, I have shown a remarkable talent for business, and my father has often thought of entrusting me with managing our entire family business, a notion always obstructed by my stepmother. My stepmother believes that the family business should be inherited by her son, so she has constantly made things difficult for me, but fortunately, I have managed to overcome these difficulties. The assassin must have been sent by my stepmother; I owe my life to you, young master, for my escape from this calamity. Lu Yang shook his head lightly, This assassin shouldn''t have been sent by your stepmother. Fu Ling was quite surprised, with bewilderment flickering in her eyes. Why does the young master say so? Since you came here to expand your family business, your stepmother would at least wait until the trade routes in this city were established before getting rid of you. Killing you now would be akin to throwing away the industry here. Fu Ling thought about it seriously and agreed that it was possible. Could it be because I went to the black market? What do you mean? The young master might not be aware, but there is a black market not far from here. I went to the black market tonight and saw a twenty-year-old glossy ganoderma which looked quite good, so I bought it. Could it be that I stumbled upon a deal and what I purchased wasn''t just glossy ganoderma but something else? Can you show it to me? Grateful for having her life saved, Fu Ling trusted that Lu Yang would do no harm and took out the glossy ganoderma she had bought from the black market. The glossy ganoderma was the size of a palm, dark red in color, with rings of patterns on its cap. Miss, you''re half right. This is indeed glossy ganoderma, but not the ordinary kind. This is a three-hundred-year-old Thunder Tribulation glossy ganoderma, which has been struck by lightning and survived a major disaster. Its appearance is quite different from that of ordinary three-hundred-year-old glossy ganoderma. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seems you''re quite lucky, Miss. Lu Yang, being a friend of the Little Medicinal Kings, had learned a lot about plants from them. Still, this isn''t the reason for your assassination attempt. Then why? Fu Ling''s eyes gleamed with confusion. The assassin had poison hidden in his front tooth. It''s clear that he is a professional killer, not someone driven by greed. He entered through the window with the intent to take your life. After some thought, Fu Ling said, I have a childhood sweetheart who is dear to me, and he is quite outstanding. A female disciple from a sect took a liking to my childhood sweetheart, but he rejected her. The reason he gave was that although the female disciple is quite excellent, if he hadn''t met me first, perhaps he could have fallen for her. It might be possible that this female sect disciple sent the assassin to kill me. Lu Yang pondered, and that seemed plausible; for the moment, he couldn''t find a flaw in this theory. Which sect does this female disciple belong to? The assassin, still twisting on the floor with a rag stuffed in his mouth by Lu Yang, wasn''t able to utter a word. He had listened to Fu Ling and Lu Yang''s analysis for a while and finally spat out the rag. So, um, may I say something? All three of them looked down at the assassin in unison. The assassin, feeling guilty under their gaze, still went on, Miss Fu Ling, right? Sorry about that, it seems I''ve mistaken you for someone else. My target is in the room opposite; her name is Peacock. Fu Ling: aEUR Lu Yang: aEUR Hearing what the assassin had said, Meng Jingzhou appeared to unravel the mystery, showing an expression of sudden realization, So that''s how it is. Lu Yang was baffled, What do you understand? I encountered a Tribulation Cultivator in my room. He was well-hidden, but I still discovered him. After I subdued him, he confessed that he was there to steal a glossy ganoderma. At that moment, Shi Chan also walked over, Hmm, I was looking to find the two Senior Brothers in their room; how come you''re both here? What''s the matter? It''s like this, I came across a woman staying here in the corridor, named Peacock. She said she was being targeted by an assassin. Seeing that I possess cultivation, she requested my protection. NovelFire.site I wanted to ask the Senior Brothers for your opinion. Chapter 656 – 656 655 Self Chapter 656: Chapter 655: Self-Reliance Chapter 656: Chapter 655: Self-Reliance Shi Chan encountered a benefactor who requested protection for the first time; as a monk, practicing compassion and protecting others is indubitably his duty. He agreed but didn''t know exactly what preparations were necessary for protection, or what to guard against. Shi Chan felt that his two senior brothers, who had wandered the martial world for many years, should have far more experience than himself, who spends his days slaughtering pigs, so he came to inquire. Lu Yang glanced down at the assassin. He had been planning to ask around on the other side if there was a girl named Peacock, lest the assassin be lying. Now there was no need for inquiry. Meng Jingzhou glanced at Lu Yang on his left, rescuing a damsel in distress, then at Shi Chan on his right, capable of protecting the beauty. Why did it turn out to be a Tribulation Cultivator when it was his turn? Tribulation Cultivator, what are you doing hiding so conspicuously in my room? Go rob someone else; how else would I get the chance to play the hero and rescue the damsel? The Tribulation Cultivator hadn''t entered the wrong room by mistake; he just felt that since the night was deepening, there wouldn''t be any new guests, so he hid in the room unoccupied, preparing to wait until Fu Ling fell asleep to steal away that three-hundred-year-old Thunder Tribulation glossy ganoderma. Who would have thought that three men would come to lodge so late at night? One could only say that, just like Meng Jingzhou, they were just unlucky. Shi Chan suddenly noticed Fu Ling and was filled with doubt, Benefactor Peacock, why are you here? NovelFire.site Indeed, that black outfit didn''t seem to belong to a good person. Miss Peacock, hiding in Shi Chan''s room and holding the Buddha beads left by Shi Chan, was overjoyed upon learning that the assassin had been captured. She had even been considering spending the night in the same room as Master Shi Chan. True to a master, he caught the man so quickly. Peacock is grateful to the master! Shi Chan chanted Amitabha Buddha, Benefactor need not thank me; it is the merit of my two senior brothers. I did not contribute in this matter. Peacock took his modesty for granted and handed Shi Chan a Storage Ring, Here are some Spirit Stones, please accept them, Master. Shi Chan gently shook his head, As monks, we should harbor compassion; saving people is my inherent duty, how could I accept money for it? This is not for the master, but a donation to the Buddha''s incense fund. Shi Chan continued to refuse, I am the Buddha. Ah? S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Peacock was confounded by Shi Chan''s words, and without further explanation, Shi Chan followed Lu Yang''s instruction and brought Miss Peacock to Fu Ling''s room. The two young women, seeing each other, were too shocked to speak. The air grew tense. It was Fu Ling who first broke the silence, her lips quivering and her voice tremulous as tears involuntarily streamed down her cheeks, Sister? You, you are my sister? Sister! Sister! The two young girls embraced each other, weeping bitterly. Separated at the age of two, they reunited eighteen years lateraEURa touching scene. Sister, where did you go back then, and why are you called Peacock now? Peacock, wiping away her tears, sobbed, After I went missing, Master found me. He took me around the area but couldn''t find any of you, so he took me back to his gym and raised me. I was too young at the time to remember my own name, so Master named me Peacock. Lu Yangxin thought he knew itaEURa professional assassin like this shouldn''t misidentify a target, and indeed there was a reason behind it. Fu Ling''s room became overcrowded all at once: Lu Yang and his two companions, Fu Ling, Peacock, the assassin, and the Tribulation Cultivator brought over by Meng Jingzhou. Seven people gathered together. Lu Yang scanned the room in silence, taking in the newly reunited sisters, an assassin with poor eyesight, and a Tribulation Cultivator looking to steal. He had probably intended only to stay at the inn. I just entered the wrong room, so how did all this happen in the blink of an eye? Now that he understood the full story, Lu Yang felt too embarrassed to suggest that Fu Ling should take the assassin to the Government Office by herself. The two newly reunited sisters, one holding an assassin and the other a Tribulation Cultivator, went to the Government Office to report the crime, joking and laughing. The scene felt off no matter how he thought about it. Let''s go, let''s take them to the Government Office, Lu Yang sighed, deciding to see his good deed through to the end. Moreover, he couldn''t escape the situation. Even if he didn''t go to the Government Office, the constables would come looking for him to give a statement as a witness. The seven of them made a noisy exit from the inn, leaving the innkeeper stunned. He didn''t remember having so many guests upstairs. After Lu Yang explained everything to the innkeeper, the latter broke out into a cold sweat. It was fortunate that the three heroes were present; otherwise, a murder might have occurred at his inn. He did not even dare to think about the consequences. Who else would dare to stay at their inn after that? The innkeeper thanked them profusely, waived Lu Yang''s party''s lodging and meal fees, and offered to let them stay as long as they liked. The innkeeper also waived the sisters'' fees, out of apology for the incident that nearly happened in the inn, making the same promise to them. The group of five, along with the two they were holding, hadn''t walked far before they encountered patrolling constables. After hearing the full story, the constables promptly escorted all seven back to the Government Office for a detailed account of the events. Subsequent events unfolded as Lu Yang had predicted. The assassin and the Tribulation Cultivator were handed over to the Government Office, while the three of them gave statements as witnesses. In the end, each of them received a banner for acting bravely in the face of injustice, as well as a Spirit Stone reward. This time, Shi Chan did not refuse the reward. After all the commotion was over and they were physically and mentally exhausted, they could finally return to the inn to rest, unlike the sisters, whose spirits were too agitated by their recent reunion. After a night, Lu Yang stretched and felt totally relaxed; his spirit was rejuvenated. Old Meng, time to get up! Lu Yang gently knocked on the door, calling Meng Jingzhou awake. Meng Jingzhou opened the door with a dark expression, staring gloomly at Lu Yang. Lu Yang ignored Meng Jingzhou''s gaze. Shi Chan emerged from his room, full of vitality and in a completely different state from the night before, clearly well-rested: Elder Brother Lu Yang, good morning. What''s the plan today? Are we going to perform religious services? That''s the intention, Shi Chan replied. With a teasing tone, Lu Yang said, And here I thought you were going to use the Spirit Stone the Government Office rewarded you with last night to go to the brothel to temper your Mind State. Elder Brother jests. Without merit, one should not accept rewards. I haven''t done much yesterday; it was thanks to the two of you that I acquired a good reputation for acting bravely. The Spirit Stone given by the Dynasty is hard to refuse, so consider it a donation from the Dynasty to the Sect. It shouldn''t be used personally, responded Shi Chan. Do you want some Spirit Stones from me? Meng Jingzhou said, laughing. Shi Chan shook his head refusing: Using the Spirit Stones from Senior Brother Meng to go to the brothel wouldn''t count as me going, but rather Senior Brother Meng. It wouldn''t achieve the desired purpose of tempering oneself. Master often taught me to rely on my own efforts. The Spirit Stones I use to go to the brothel must be earned through my own abilities. Chapter 657 Chapter 657: Chapter 656 Doing Good and Accumulating Virtue Chapter 657: Chapter 656 Doing Good and Accumulating Virtue ` So, how do you plan to attract business, go door to door asking? Shi Chan shook his head and pulled out a banner from his Identity Jade. The banner listed all sorts of services, from Expel Ghost to fertility blessings to curing illnesses; it had everything, quite comprehensive indeed. On the back of the banner was written Prices negotiable. Shi Chan, along with the two others, arrived at the busiest part of the city, paid the site fee, found a small open space, set up his stall, raised the banner, and sat down steadily in front of the table. His actions were practiced, indicating that this wasn''t his first time doing this. Shi Chan also kindly brought out two more chairs for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to sit on. To the left of Shi Chan''s stall was a noodle vendor, and to the right, sesame seed cake was being sold. His banner, similar to that of a fortune teller, was very conspicuous. Passersby frequently turned their heads, noticing this unique monk. However, due to his unique presence, no one dared to approach him for help at first. Shi Chan felt somewhat regretful, as he never had much business when he first started his stall. Once people realized he was indeed a monk of abilities, they would queue up to seek his help. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co But then, seeing the crowds and the overwhelming number of tasks, unable to handle the demand, he would leave early. The common people lack innovative spirit, afraid to accept new things. If I had the eloquence of my esteemed teacher, I would surely go to the tea houses and tell stories to propagate Buddhist teachings. This was the first time Lu Yang encountered praise for his master, and he felt surprised and honored. If his master, who was beneath the nine springs, knew this, he would surely be gratified. By the way, Senior Brother Meng, have you ever considered joining Buddhism? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I see that you have a deep connection with Buddhism, an autodidact who has developed the Single Curse Fist, surely a future Buddha just like me. Having a Single Body Spiritual Root doesn''t mean I''ll be celibate for life. Being a Single Body Spiritual Root meant being forcibly celibate, whereas Buddhism prescribes voluntary celibacy, which are two different matters. Meng Jingzhou had already inquired through Lu Yang about Fairy Eternity''s situation; he knew that once he became an immortal, he wouldn''t be constrained by his Single Body Spiritual Root and could freely indulge in his desires. Senior Brother Meng, you are mistaken. Buddhism advocates doing good deeds and accumulating virtue to gain good fortune. There was once a nun who asked the Buddha what if someone who usually did evil unintentionally did a good deed, whether they could still obtain good fortune. The Buddha replied affirmatively, pointing out that for those who do good deeds, it is the act that counts, not the intention. So what? Meng Jingzhou was completely confused and didn''t understand what Shi Chan was trying to say. What I mean is that it is the act that counts, not the intention. Senior Brother Meng, although you are forced to be without a partner of the opposite sex, in reality, you have fulfilled what Buddhism requires, which is staying away from desires, truly reflecting a deep Buddhist connection. Meng Jingzhou: Just wait, I''ll see when you save up enough money to visit a brothel. I''ll book the entire place in advance and gift you twenty drops of Yang Invigorating blood, let''s see if you don''t explode with frustration! With no business for the moment, Lu Yang chatted with the old man selling noodles on his left, while Meng Jingzhou talked with the sesame seed cake vendor on his right. After waiting for about half an hour, they finally had a customer. The newcomer was lavishly dressed, adorned with gold and silver, with jade rings on both thumbs, and portly. Master, my luck has been terrible lately, I''ve had nothing but bad fortune, and several of my business deals have fallen through. Can I seek wealth here? Shi Chan looked indifferent with his hands clasped together: Benefactor, if I were able to seek wealth, I wouldn''t be setting up a stall here. The wealthy man had never before encountered such an honest little monk; he had thought the monk would spout some nonsense, urging him to make a donation, then put on a show of seeking wealth for him. Shi Chan then suggested a second method: If benefactor insists on seeking wealth, then you could ask my senior brother for help. Senior Brother Meng''s family wealth is extensive, rich enough to rival nations. If you seek wealth from him, you could borrow money. Benefactor could also do more good deeds, which could counteract the run of bad luck. The rich man felt this little monk wasn''t very reliable, shook his head, and left the place. ` ` Seeing the wealthy merchant leave, Fairy Eternity shook her head gently, filled with some regret. Foolish. In the grand hall, Fairy Eternity, draped in her monk''s robe, sat on the lotus pedestal, her aura dignified. Yet her little feet were not quite still, her delicate and pearly toes wiggling constantly. Who''s foolish? Lu Yang asked, puzzled. That merchant, unable to recognize a good heart, wouldn''t take advice. I have always advocated for doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, saying that it will surely dispel the misfortune clinging to him. My advocacy for charity and virtue is based on personal experiences. My life has been smooth sailing because I''ve always enjoyed doing good deeds, being charitable, and helping others. I recall, before I became immortal, in times of chaos and wanton killing, conflicts between two people would inevitably end in death. I''ve fought above my level and defeated Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal. And not only did I spare their lives, but I also cooked for them, turning strife into friendship, and my actions became widely celebrated. It is often said in Buddhism that saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-level stupa, and that principle originates from this deed. During the Ancient Times, interactions were limited. To learn from others, one had to endure harsh trials and make poisonous vows. Even then, one might not learn the true skills, as masters would keep several secrets, and more gravely, some manipulated their disciples with cultivation techniques through curses and tricks. I, however, did differently. Seeing Lianyi and Xiao Ling''s talents in cultivation, I generously imparted to them the art of cooking and the Playing Dead Technique. Then there''s the Barbarian tribe. Noticing their simple nature aEUR strong but clueless in wielding their power aEUR I enlightened them, allowing the tribe to grow stronger. Listening to Fairy Eternity''s stories, Lu Yang finally understood the true power of strength. Could it be that his own misdeeds had invited this calamity called Fairy Eternity, bringing bad luck upon himself? After the failure of his first business deal, Shi Chan was unthwarted and waited for the second deal. Eh, little monk, what are you doing here? Are you out of money? A strikingly beautiful woman stopped by, looking at Shi Chan with lively interest. It turns out to be Benefactor Miao Shan. And who is this? Meng Jingzhou inquired. Let me introduce you. This is Benefactor Miao Shan from the Spring Fragrance House, one of the many women who served me last night, Shi Chan explained. Last night, after refining twenty drops of Pure Yang Blood, Shi Chan hailed multiple women from Spring Fragrance House to test himself, aiming to hone his mind state. If you''re out of money, little monk, I''m willing to serve you once for free, Miao Shan teased, licking her lips with a seductive gaze. Benefactor Miao Shan jests. Indeed, I did not withstand the test last night and failed to train my mind state. However, it''s been merely one night, and now my mind is as still as water; I am definitely not tempted by the benefactor''s offer, Shi Chan declared. Seeing Shi Chan decline, Miao Shan was quite disappointed. She glanced at the big flag Shi Chan had set up, advertising his services, and then asked: What if I say I want to have a child? Then the benefactor would need to pay. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes reddened. Was this the result of Shi Chan''s doing good deeds and accumulating virtue? Chapter 658 Chapter 658: Chapter 657 Admonishing Chapter 658: Chapter 657 Admonishing Meng Jingzhou felt that he had done a fair share of good deeds, despite his less-than-ideal background and being compelled to collude with the Meng Family, but he had run away from home early on and severed ties with the family. After arriving at the Seek Dao Sect, he dedicated himself to Qi Refinement, lest one day his father would come to find him and hang him up for a beating. Was it the consequence of messing around with Lu Yang every day? That''s not right either; how come Lu Yang has such a profound destiny that he could receive personal instruction from Fairy Eternity? NovelFire.site.co Miao Shan blinked, her face exuding the glow of spring, How much for the little monk? Ten taels of silver. Here. Miao Shan did not hesitate, she took out a silver ingot from her sleeve and slapped it onto the table. Shi Chan examined the ingot for authenticity, then turned to ask, Which one of you Senior Brothers is willing to offer your services for the female benefactor''s request? Meng Jingzhou: Lu Yang: Now it was Miao Shan''s turn to be stunned, Wait, isn''t it supposed to be you, little monk? Shi Chan pressed his palms together reverently, his expression solemn, and seriously said, Benefactor Miao Shan, as a monk, how could I partake in such activities? Miao Shan''s expression turned strange; based on your behavior last night, you hardly resemble a monk. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.CO What happened at the Spring Fragrance House last night was just a test that I failed to resist, he replied. So, can I not ask for a child then? Yes. Shi Chan handed the silver ingot back to Miao Shan. In a few days, once I''ve saved enough silver, I will return to the Spring Fragrance House to temper my Mind State. Miao Shan''s expression finally improved. After Shi Chan had turned away two prospective buyers, another half an hour passed before the third potential deal arrived. Master, you can exorcise evil spirits here, right? A middle-aged man approached Shi Chan, looking troubledaEURa perfect mark for a swindling fortune teller who could easily be deceived by ambiguous words into believing the fortune teller was a real master. Yes, benefactor, are you seeking to drive away evil spirits? Based on my observations, there''s no evil demon inhabiting you, it''s just troubles of the heart causing anxiety and excessive sweating, Shi Chan replied. Shi Chan poured tea, filling the cups with calming tea made by the Suspension Temple. The tea is on the house, please enjoy. The middle-aged man guzzled down the tea and calmed down. It''s not me; it''s my daughter. What happened to your esteemed daughter? My daughter once went out and met a boy living two blocks away from our home. She fell head over heels for him, experienced love at first sight, claiming it was a match made in heaven, so deeply in love she was. I disapprove of this match, and she has fasted in protest aEUR she hasn''t eaten for three days in a row! Whenever she''d throw a tantrum and fast in the past, she couldn''t bear it for more than a day, but this time she''s persisted for three whole days. Even her favorite barbecue from Come Again Barbecue Shop doesn''t tempt her! Benefactor, splitting up lovers is not a good deed. I would not engage in such behavior for money, as it would harm my virtue, Shi Chan responded. Moreover, love at first sight has existed since ancient times and is not at all uncommon. However, it is not right for her to fast to the point of risking her life. I can try to reason with your esteemed daughter. That would be wonderful. Shi Chan packed up his stall, and the three of them headed to the middle-aged man''s residence together. On the way to the residence, the trio learned that the middle-aged man''s name was Zhong Ming. His family was in the medicinal herb business. His wife had died early, and he had raised his daughter alone. His daughter was named Zhong Qing''er, and the young man was named Kang Wei. That morning, he had purchased a three-hundred-year-old glossy ganoderma. Coincidentally, the owner of the ganoderma was a female cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage. He asked the female cultivator if there was a master who could solve the problem if his daughter was bewitched, and she recommended Shi Chan, whom she had met at an inn the night before. So, it was Ms. Fu Ling who referred him, Lu Yangxin thought. No wonder Zhong Ming started by asking Shi Chan if he could exorcise evil spirits without even suspecting he was a swindler. The residence wasn''t small, featuring triple courtyards and a few servants employed by the family. Zhong Ming led the three to Zhong Qing''er''s boudoir, where food that had gone cold, including skewers, lay on the floor. This is my daughter''s boudoir, uh, as a monk, is it permissible for you to enter a lady''s room? Of course, it is. Shi Chan pushed the door open and confidently walked into the boudoir. It was a very ordinary boudoir, with a circular tea table in the middle, burnt-out candles, various books, and on the wall side, a copper mirror and makeup items such as rouge were displayed. With her pale face showing extreme hunger, Zhong Qing''er lay on the bed. Seeing her father bring in a monk and two other men whose roles she did not understand, she said with her last bit of strength: If I can''t be with Kang, I''d rather starve to death! Miss, I''ve come to persuade you to eat some food. If you choose to starve to death, I also offer soul-delivery services, although the price is somewhat higher than persuading. I am actually better at soul delivery. I worked in a slaughterhouse for over a year. Countless livestock died by my hand, and I have delivered the souls of those animals. Shi Chan once again took out the large banner, pointing to the word Soul-Delivery written on it, to prove he wasn''t lying. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou made a great effort to look solemn, as if they were Shi Chan''s left and right Protectors. Zhong Qing''er: I am not good at talking, and I lack Daoist Buyu''s eloquence to successfully persuade. However, I do have Fasting Pills here that can force the young lady to consume them. If the young lady is unwilling, I can also throw you out of the residence, onto the street. At that point, no one will care for your safety. Without the support of your family, you will naturally be willing to eat. The more Zhong Qing''er listened, the paler her face became. Zhong Ming was also greatly startled; the master appeared kind, but his methods were far from it. Scared to tears by Shi Chan, Zhong Qing''er wondered: Had her father brought in a monk or a butcher? I, I''ll eat. She just wanted to scare her father, not actually starve herself to death. Can I have the grilled skewers from the barbecue restaurant again? No, Benefactor. You haven''t eaten for three days, and binge eating could put your life at risk. You should focus on a light diet. Shi Chan turned to Zhong Ming and said, Please make a bowl of plain porridge for the benefactor. Zhong Ming was initially shocked, as he did not expect his daughter to agree to eat so quickly. He then became overjoyed and promptly went out to prepare the meal himself. Soon after, Zhong Qing''er sipped plain porridge little by little with a spoon. Many thanks to the master. How much would be appropriate for the offering money? Shi Chan shook his head: We cannot leave yet. Your daughter really is bewitched, as there is a faint wave of magic skill emanating from her. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded silently, having noticed this as well. Zhong Qing''er was clearly under someone''s magic spell, which had caused her current state. They just didn''t know which magic skill had been cast or rather, what magic skill makes one fall in love with a person? She is under the effect of Dream Magic, Fairy Eternity identified the spell cast upon Zhong Qing''er in a glance. Dream Magic? It''s a magic skill that makes people dream, with the content of the dream being controlled by the caster. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Remember my Dream Pillow? It''s similar to that, although not nearly as sophisticated as my pillow, Fairy Eternity explained. Chapter 659 Chapter 659: 558 Chapter 659: 558 Magic skills related to dreaming? Lu Yang rarely dealt with such things, and the Dream-entering Technique was quite obscure. To his knowledge, only a few people like the Grand Elder in the Seek Dao Sect had researched it, and the Grand Elder was the one who mastered it best. Suddenly, Lu Yang''s expression turned strange. He vaguely remembered meeting a mysterious man in his dreams when he just started cultivating, and that person claimed to be ''Tofu Heavenly Venerate,'' boasting that eating tofu would make one stronger Back then he was naive and thought it was just a simple nightmare. Now he wondered, could it have been the doing of Eldest Senior Sister? If you''re unfamiliar with Dream-entering Technique, it''s easy to fall prey to it. But with this Immortal here, I guarantee you won''t be controlled by any Dream-entering magic! Fairy Eternity spent her days in the Spiritual Space either watching the commotion or taking long naps, which showed how deep her research into Dream-entering Technique was. Can dreams really control a person? Of course they can. You should have experienced this. When you wake up from a dream, the memory fades over time, until only a vague concept remains, right? Lu Yang nodded. That was the process. NovelFire.site What if someone uses magic to determine the content of your dreams, and does so over a long period of time? Couldn''t you be subtly changed by that? Lu Yang had an epiphany and remembered something. A long time ago, there was a merchant guild that used large-scale Dream-entering magic to advertise for their guild and sell products, making that specific product sell exceptionally well. Later, when the scandal was exposed, Great Xia penalized the guild so heavily it almost went bankrupt and established advertising laws to prevent such incidents. Fairy, are you saying Miss Zhong is in that situation? Yes. With the guidance of the Immortal, Lu Yang immediately shifted his consciousness back. Shi Chan and Meng Jingzhou were still discussing what magic might have affected Zhong Qing''er when they saw Lu Yang confidently announce the answer he had just received, earning Shi Chan''s high praise. As expected of Elder Brother Lu Yang, Benefactor Zhong Qing''er must have been affected by this kind of magic! Meng Jingzhou glanced at Lu Yang sideways. He knew well what Lu Yang was capable of, and such a professional answer clearly came from the Immortal''s enlightenment. Shi Chan turned to ask Zhong Qing''er, who was still eating porridge and pickled vegetables. Benefactor, did you truly fall in love with Kang Wei at first sight without having met him anywhere else, like in a dream? The three of them weren''t hiding their conversation, so Zhong Qing''er heard everything while eating her porridge. With Shi Chan''s question, she frowned slightly, somewhat unsure, I don''t remember clearly, but I do feel like I''ve seen him before, yet when I think hard about it, I haven''t really met him. When I saw Kang Wei on the street a week ago, I felt like we had known each other for a long time, like we were fated lovers. Zhong Qing''er did not blindly fall in love with Kang Wei, and if he had indeed been doing something behind her back, she was determined to seek an explanation. NovelFire.site Shi Chan held up two fingers: Two possibilities. Either the Jiuyou Sect is right, and there really is reincarnation in this world and you had a predestined relationship with Benefactor Kang in a previous life. Or you were influenced by the Dream-entering technique. Lu Yang thought to himself that reincarnation did exist, but it was limited to Li Haoran alone. The second possibility is the greatest. Zhong Ming, who had been listening all along, suddenly got angry and slammed his thigh, I knew there was something off about that Kang rascal! He was about to grab a shovel and rush out to capture Kang Wei. Shi Chan stopped Zhong Ming, Benefactor, do not act hastily. Kang Wei''s actions have already violated the law, but we need solid evidence to proceed confidently. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How about this, the three of us will also enter dreams tonight, and find evidence in the dreamscapeaEURthat''s the most reliable method. Upon hearing Shi Chan''s suggestion, Zhong Ming calmed down. Indeed, that was the best approach. Lu Yang, hearing Shi Chan''s plan, asked, You know the Dream-entering technique? I''ve learned a bit. When this humble monk was out exorcising demons, a female demon coveted my beauty, wanting to control me in a dream state. Thankfully, at that time, I was reciting scriptures in the Great Buddha Hall in my dream, where the Buddha statue revealed its spirit and suppressed the demon. Worried about similar incidents, I studied the Dream-entering Technique. If tonight Kang Benefactor still casts his illusionary dream magic, then I will pull both Senior Brothers into the dream as well. Good. Please ask Benefactor Zhong Ming to bring three sets of bedding, so that us three brothers may sleep. Zhong Ming immediately called for his servants to clean the floor of the boudoir, and moved three sets of fine bedding from the side rooms. It is rather embarrassing to say, but legend has it that the founder of Buddhism could fall asleep anytime, anywhere, truly reaching the realm of ''co-existing with heaven and earth.'' This poor monk is far from such a realm, as I must be in a bed to sleep. Lu Yang sneaked a glance at Fairy Eternity, who was fast asleep on the lotus platform in a particularly ungraceful position. Back in the Demon Territory, Fairy had often slept in trees, indeed able to sleep wherever and whenever. The Dream-entering Technique must be performed at night; otherwise, if only the three of them entered the dream, it would be pointless without Kang Wei also doing so. Waiting was a rather boring affair, so the three of them started to chat with Zhong Qing''er. Zhong Qing''er saw Shi Chan was dignified in appearance; although a monk, he was extremely handsome, even more so than the elegant Mr. Kang. Shi Chan noticed this and advised, Benefactor, this poor monk is a follower of Buddhism. If you harbor unusual thoughts towards me, I ask you to dispel them, lest you create turmoil in your heart. Meng Jingzhou looked at Shi Chan from all angles with displeasure, now wanting to feed Shi Chan twenty drops of Yang Invigorating Blood. As night fell, Zhong Qing''er started to nod off while chatting and soon fell asleep. Has the other party cast their magic skill? Meng Jingzhou was eager to try; he had never entered a dream voluntarily before. Wait a little longer. About a quarter of an hour later, Shi Chan suddenly said, Here it comes! Prepare to enter the dream, Senior Brothers! Meng Jingzhou immediately lay down, snuggled into the comfortable bedding, and closed his eyes. Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou''s expression changed: Damn it! What''s wrong? Too excited, I can''t fall asleep! Luckily, Lu Yang was quick to adapt, crawling out of the bed and stretching his body: No worries, I''ll knock you out with one punch, and you''ll be asleep. Just relax or it won''t work as well. Damn it, wait a moment, are you serious An enormous fist appeared before Meng Jingzhou''s pupils, growing larger and larger, until with a ''thud,'' he lost consciousness. Lu Yang was very satisfied with the result and peacefully fell asleep. Shi Chan also fell asleep. In the dream, he formed hand seals, casting the Dream-entering Technique, pulling himself and the two sleeping beside him into Zhong Qing''er''s dream. This is the dream realm? Such a novel sensation. Meng Jingzhou consciously entered a dream for the first time and felt a hazy sensation. Lu Yang also found it interesting. They were in a Peach Blossom Forest, with petals fluttering down like pink snow. There is the benefactor, Shi Chan pointed to a pavilion not far away. The pavilion was the best spot in the entire Peach Blossom Forest for viewing the blossoms, allowing one to see the flowers without being covered in petals. Let''s not make any noise, and sneak over to take a look first. The three of them tiptoed closer to the pavilion. Inside the pavilion, Zhong Qing''er was dressed boldly, far more seductive than in her boudoir. Zhong Qing''er was holding the hand of a fantasized version of Shi Chan, looking at him with tender affection. The fantasized Shi Chan had hair and looked even more handsome. Shi Chan, can we be together? Yes. Not far away, a man stumbled over, watching the scene in disbelief. Qing''er, who, who is he? Zhong Qing''er looked at the man and said indifferently, Kang Wei, let''s break up. Meng Jingzhou: He turned his head to look at the real Shi Chan. Are you a succubus with an Immortal body? Chapter 660 Chapter 660: Chapter 659: The Pendant Chapter 660: Chapter 659: The Pendant Originally, Lu Yang and his two companions planned to find conclusive evidence to expose Kang Wei''s true colors, so that Zhong Qing''er would realize that her past love was nothing but a deception. Now there was no need, as she had moved on to another love, falling for Shi Chan. Senior Brother Meng, you jest, said the monk humbly. I am merely more handsome than the average man. It''s a pity that people only care about my good looks and show no interest in my Buddhist teachings, he lamented. Meng Jingzhou''s desire to punch someone grew even stronger. Meanwhile, in a small pavilion, the drama of two men vying for one woman continued to unfold. Kang Wei, you are a good person, but we are not suited for each other, Zhong Qing''er said as she nestled in the fake Shi Chan''s embrace, constantly watching his expression while speaking to Kang Wei, for fear of displeasing the man she was with. The fake Shi Chan teased her by flicking her nose lightly: Silly girl, why would I be unhappy? You rejected him and chose meaEURI am too happy to care about anything else. Shi Chan, you''re truly kind. So are you. Kang Wei: What was going on, everything was fine yesterday, how come he was being cuckolded today? NovelFire.site And in a dream, no less. Looking at Kang Wei like this, he just seems like an ordinary person, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou said, frowning. He doesn''t have any trace of having cultivated. Even if a cultivator doesn''t display their cultivation level, their breathing and walking patterns differ from those of ordinary people who haven''t cultivated. Unless the other person is purposely concealing it, or they have reached the realm of returning to simplicity and truth. How can an ordinary person use dream invasion techniques? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou frowned, wouldn''t that make the two of them look foolish? Let''s take action. I can''t stand to watch any longer. I''m getting goosebumps, Meng Jingzhou suggested. Shi Chan watched his own counterfeit commit acts of affection with Zhong Qing''er, becoming a bit too much to bear, and silently nodded in agreement. Go! Meng Jingzhou yelled, startling Lu Yang with his loud voice. Who''s there! Kang Wei was the first to react, as he was lucid in the dream. Zhong Qing''er was the owner of the dream but was confused and slow to respond. Kang Wei''s quick reaction was of no use; when the three geniuses of the current age struck, even those in the Divinity Transformation Stage had to avoid their edge and dared not confront them head-on, let alone an ordinary person like him. The trio swarmed over and pinned Kang Wei to the ground; Shi Chan moved a thought, and a rope appeared, binding Kang Wei securely. I''ve had my eye on you, you little shit, keep still! Meng Jingzhou said fiercely, his face twisted menacingly. It was only then that Zhong Qing''er reacted: Two Shi Chans? Shi Chan quietly watched Zhong Qing''er, thinking that after this matter was dealt with, he should keep as far away from the Zhong residence as possible. Suddenly, Kang Wei''s figure began to fade, and Shi Chan swiftly conjured a talisman and affixed it to Kang Wei''s forehead, preventing any further change. I have stopped his awakening, the monk said. Please, Senior Brothers, wake up and go to Benefactor Kang''s home. I will stay here to prevent any mishaps. All right, but how do we wake up? Follow my lead. Shi Chan demonstrated a hand seal and placed it over his chest. He didn''t conceal the flow of his meridians while forming the seal, allowing Lu Yang and the others to learn just by watching once, given their talents. The two of them gradually woke up, kicked off their covers, and sprang up in a swift movement. They had already obtained Kang Wei''s address from Zhong Ming and, carrying Shi Chan, they ran down the streets, ignoring the surprised looks of passersby. .cO After running through two streets, they found Kang Wei''s house. Kang Wei''s home was just a typical brick and tile house, nothing compared to the Zhong''s three-sectioned mansion. The two burst through the front door and found Kang Wei fast asleep inside. He truly is an ordinary person. What''s that in his hands? Kang Wei''s fingers were crossed over his chest, holding a pendant. There''s spiritual essence fluctuating from the pendant; it must be a magic instrument. His ability to invade Miss Zhong''s dreams must be related to it, they concluded. Lu Yang shook Shi Chan awake: Wake up, we''ve arrived. In the dream, Shi Chan felt himself waking and hastened to throw Kang Wei out of the dream first. If he were the only one to emerge and Kang Wei remained, the latter could potentially take Zhong Qing''er hostage. Kang Wei and Shi Chan woke up one after another. Kang Wei knew very well the other party was a cultivator, and he certainly couldn''t overpower them. Benefactor Kang, I hope you will confess the truth, the monk stated. Choose, will you confess willingly, or do we beat you up first and then you confess? Meng Jingzhou rotated his wrists, making clicking noises, and pinning Kang Wei against the wall, he threw a punch near Kang Wei''s ear. Lu Yang remained silent, extending two fingers and shooting out a three-foot-long cyan Sword Qi. With a casual swipe, the corner of a table nearby was sheared off, terrifying Kang Wei. He was just an ordinary mortal, never having witnessed such a scene. I''ll confess, I''ll confess, where should I start? Start with how you met Miss Zhong and where you got the pendant from! Yes, yes. The first time I saw Miss Zhong was a month ago, by sheer coincidence. I saw her on the street and fell in love with her at first sight. Since then, I could neither eat nor sleep, restless and constantly thinking of her. But I knew that with my own standing, I was not worthy of a rich young lady. Yet, I couldn''t let her go. That''s when Boss Hong found me, saying he had a pendant that, if pointed at Qing''er, would allow me to enter her dreams every night. Over time, with continuous suggestion, she would fall for me. To buy this pendant, I even took out a hefty loan from the trading company. Who is Boss Hong? He''s a local ruffian around here, I met him at the gambling den. He has over thirty men under him, and he even cultivated at the Bamboo Leaf Sect before. He''s a Cultivator with a Cultivation Level so profound it''s unfathomable but later committed a mistake and was expelled from the Sect. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though he was expelled, it''s said he still has connections with high-ranking individuals of the Bamboo Leaf Sect in secret. Kang Wei tried to intimidate the three by dropping the name of the Bamboo Leaf Sect. Where is Boss Hong? Lu Yang was unmoved, having never heard of this minor sect. Kang Wei didn''t reply. Meng Jingzhou showed an angry visage like the legendary Acala, frightening Kang Wei into trembling and having no choice but to lead the three to Boss Hong. Boss Hong''s residence was not far from here, just across the street. Hong Residence, quite imposing. Boss Hong''s place was even larger than the Zhong family''s. Halt, who are you people! Being the local ruffian, Boss Hong had arranged manpower at the gate of Hong Residence to prevent enemies from approaching. Lu Yang and his two companions didn''t bother to answer them, simply waving their hands to send them flying. Inside the Hong Residence, Boss Hong''s men were carousing, making a racket while eating and drinking. Seeing the three intruders, they rushed up in an attempt to stop them. Meng Jingzhou punched the air and the resulting shockwave from the sonic boom knocked those men out cold. In a room deep within Hong Residence, Boss Hong was conversing with a young girl: Junior Sister, your request is a bit difficult, ah. The government office is very strict about these matters, and if they trace it back to me, my life is over. The girl smiled faintly and handed Boss Hong a wooden box: I''ll have to trouble Hong Senior Brother with this. Boss Hong opened the box, and his heart skipped a beat. This was actually a Foundation Establishment Pill! And the quality was not the worst kind at that! He collected the box without a flicker of emotion, laughing, Though the government office is strict, what kind of man would your Senior Brother be if he had no means? However, who is it that you want your Senior Brother to kill? Her name is Fu Ling, from Xuan City, at the third level of Qi Refinement, and she''s here to discuss business. But she''s just a somewhat pretty woman who dares to vie with me for Brother Qing''s affection, truly unaware of how the word ''death'' is written! Boss Hong chuckled nervously: If that is so, she indeed deserves death. Suddenly, the sound of a fight came from outside. Boss Hong frowned: I''ll go out and see what''s happening. Who are you people! Boss Hong emerged from the house, radiating the full aura of Qi Refinement Completion in an attempt to scare off the three intruders. A woman followed Boss Hong out; she was dressed in beautiful clothes, well-proportioned, and looked pitiable. At first, Lu Yang thought she was abducted by Boss Hong, but then realized she was actually at Foundation Establishment Stage. A disciple of the Bamboo Leaf Sect? Is this pendant what you sold to Benefactor Kang? Shi Chan intoned a sutra and brought out Kang Wei along with the pendant. What of it? Boss Hong frowned, not expecting this to be the issue. Selling a pendant wasn''t illegal. Why would a monk bring two Protectors in the middle of the night to find him? Lu Yang sneered: It''s true selling a pendant isn''t illegal, but inciting Kang Wei to seduce Miss Zhong of the Zhong family is wrong. He didn''t say another reason: the pendant was a magic instrument, and Kang Wei, a mere mortal, was able to afford it simply through a loan, suggesting the pendant''s origin was not entirely reputable. Who are you to be sticking your hands in so deep! Boss Hong had been through the underworld for many years and was not someone easily bullied. He let out a low shout, and two enormous hands made of black mist emerged behind him. Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang. Clang. Boss Hong said nothing else, immediately kneeling on the ground with his hands clasped behind his head: I am guilty, I surrender. Chapter 661 Chapter 661: Chapter 660 Profound Good Fortune Chapter 661: Chapter 660 Profound Good Fortune If it had been constables who came, Boss Hong would have had the courage to resist. But Lu Yang was different. In Great Xia, who didn''t know Lu Yang? Cultivators knew that he had fought the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect to a standstill during his Golden Core Stage, and ordinary people knew him as the protagonist of the Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect: The Lu Yang Story. The Five Great Immortal Sects were such lofty forces with clouds of great cultivators. It was said that within the Immortal Sects they didn''t even bother to differentiate levels within the Qi Cultivation Stage. The ancestor with the highest cultivation level in their Bamboo Leaf Sect was merely at the Nascent Soul Stage, not even worthy to carry shoes for someone from the Immortal Sects. Not to mention Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect, a peerless genius who was so young yet had once served as the Acting Sect Leader, a sure future Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect. Even the City Lord would have to be extremely polite when facing Lu Yang, let alone a mere Qi Stage cultivator like himself. Meng Jingzhou cast a glance at Lu Yang, who appeared somewhat smug, and regretted deeply. He was a step slow when reporting his name; even if he reported it now, it would not have the same effect as Lu Yang''s. The young girl who emerged with Boss Hong was also startled by Lu Yang''s name; it was the legendary Talent Lu. Compared to Talent Lu, her beloved didn''t amount to much. Moreover, this Talent Lu was rather handsome too. NovelFire.site The two standing beside Talent Lu, judging by their positions, seemed to be of similar status, both very handsome, especially the monk, who was the most handsome. The girl contemplated which one of the three men to choose. Lu Yang squinted and smiled, Boss Hong, turning yourself in is not just a matter of surrendering; you must also truthfully confess all your actions. I''ll confess, I''ll tell everything! said Boss Hong hastily. Where did the amulets you sold come from, and how many did you sell? It was over a month ago. Someone approached me, asking me to help sell a batch of amulets. Originally, I didn''t want to agree, but the person had high cultivation, and if I refused, the consequences would be dangerous. I had no choice but to agree to that person''s demands. That person had another condition: I could only sell the amulets to ordinary people and not to cultivators. Lu Yang frowned, Who was that person, what did he look like, and what was his cultivation level? I don''t know his name; he was skinny and tall, just like a bamboo pole. I also don''t know his cultivation level. The brows of Lu Yang and his companions furrowed slightly. It seemed that the person who sold the amulets had some motive, but it was unclear what it was. Fairy, wake up, don''t cultivate anymore. Lu Yang entered the grand hall in the Spiritual Space and tried to wake Fairy Eternity, who was practicing the Dream-entering Technique. Ah? What''s happening? Did Miss Yun call for me? Fairy Eternity slowly sat up from her lotus pedestal, her eyes half open. We''ve encountered a situation and need to borrow your insights. YawnaEURWhat situation? Do you see the amulet in my hand? Amulet? Fairy Eternity, looking through Lu Yang''s perspective, saw the amulet swinging in his hand, Who crafted this? Is there a problem with the amulet? sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No problem, it''s just that the crafting technique is terrible, nowhere near as good as my Dream Pillow. Lu Yang: aEUR And who are the targets, does it work on both ordinary people and cultivators? It''s crudely made, it can only enter the dreams of ordinary people. NovelFire.site.c0 The idea is not bad; if it were crafted more delicately, it could also enter the dreams of cultivators. If there''s any issue, it''s that this amulet can record dreams. Record dreams? That means, whatever dream you have using the amulet, any influence it has on the dreamer, it can all be recorded. For a moment, Lu Yang could not understand what the other party''s intentions were. Forget it, I don''t want to think about it anymore, let the government office handle it. And who might you be? Lu Yang turned his gaze toward the pitiful-looking young girl. I, I am his junior sister, just passing by to visit him. The girl was frightened by Lu Yang''s stare. Oh, there''s a twenty-year age difference between you, and you''re visiting him late at night, a man and a woman alone together in one room? That''s right, yes. Shi Chan stepped forward, reciting a mantra, a huge golden Buddhist character imprinted on the girl''s forehead: Benefactor, please tell the truth. Under the influence of the mantra, the girl spelled out the purpose of her visit: I was asked by Hong Senior Brother to kill an opponent named Fu Ling Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Why is it Fu Ling again? Since everything had become clear, there was no need to stay any longer. Lu Yang left the Hong residence and found patrolling constables on the main street. Constable brother, there''s another case here! Lu Yang called out to him, having handed over an attempted murderer, a Tribulation Cultivator, to him just last night. Who would have thought they would meet again here? After Lu Yang explained the situation at the Hong residence, the constable looked at him as if he had seen a ghost. Last night you brought in a failed assassin, and tonight you caught a group in the midst of a murder plot? The constable almost thought Lu Yang was an out-of-town assassin here to expand his business, using the government office to eliminate local competitors. Soon, the constable contacted his superiors, summoned a large group of constables, and escorted everyone from the Hong residence to the government office for overnight interrogation. The Zhong family father and daughter, as witnesses and victims, also came to the government office. Master, is it over? Zhong Ming asked excitedly. Indeed, the matter with your daughter was caused by Kang Wei using a magic instrument. Now that everything has been revealed, it''s up to the government office to deal with it. Thank you so much! How could Zhong Ming not be excited? The problem that had troubled him for a week was solved by the master in one night, Then, about this incense money Five hundred taels of silver. For Zhong Ming, five hundred taels of silver was just a drop in the bucket, and he immediately took out a silver note for one thousand taels. Master, this is a little token of my appreciation. It''s too much. Shi Chan insisted on only accepting five hundred taels, and as Zhong Ming could not persuade the master otherwise, he could only take out a silver note for five hundred taels and offer it respectfully. With the matter concluded, Shi Chan returned to the inn without giving Miss Zhong a second glance. Are you going to Spring Fragrance House tonight to refine your Mind State? Lu Yang chuckled, following Shi Chan''s religious ceremonies was indeed an eye-opener. Not at all, it was just one night ago, and it is not yet the time when my desires are at their peak, so it would not achieve the best refining effect. In my opinion, it is better to wait three more days. You''re meticulous. When the three returned to the inn, they coincidentally met the Fu Ling sisters, who had just arrived back as well. Oh, Master, you''ve come back so late. The rituals took a bit longer, and I see that the two benefactors didn''t return early either. Fu Ling''s smile narrowed her eyes to slits: Today was lucky, a client that could never be negotiated with finally agreed today, we discussed many details. When we snapped out of it, we realized it had gotten this late. Shi Chan recited an Amitabha Buddha: Benefactor Fu Ling is indeed blessed with good fortune. Then I''ll take the Master''s auspicious words to heart, but today''s events were indeed strange. I don''t know what happened, but the client from yesterday, who proposed many outrageous conditions, changed his tune today, saying he wanted to do a good deed and accumulate virtue, wondering if what the Master said would come true or something like that. Chapter 662 Chapter 662: Chapter 661: High Efficiency Chapter 662: Chapter 661: High Efficiency I was too exhausted last night and didn''t have the chance to ask. Miss Peacock, why were you targeted by assassins? Meng Jingzhou acted with valor and a sense of righteousness. Peacock pondered for a moment. The three men had saved her life last night; she trusted them and saw no harm in telling them, This isn''t a good place to talk. How about we discuss it back in my room? The three men and two women, five in total, went to Peacock''s room. As Peacock poured tea for the four of them and set the teapot down, she began slowly, This story starts after my master left the Daoist temple. My master ran the Daoist temple named Mountain River Temple, and it was only him and me. In his youth, my master incurred many romantic debts and was often sought out by lovers. Over time, seeing that my cultivation level was sufficient to protect myself, he decided to travel under the guise of visiting other places and left the temple to avoid his debts. Once they learned my master had left, those lovers stopped coming to the temple as often. It was quiet and I was left alone. One day, as I was meditating in my room, I heard a loud noise from the courtyard. When I went out to check, I found a bloodied man who had crashed into the yard. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co I don''t know what cultivation technique he practiced, but his wounds gradually healed. After he woke up, he was taciturn and didn''t even say ''thank you.'' He stayed in the temple without leaving, and I couldn''t just throw him out, so I let him stay. Another month passed and his injuries had healed. Suddenly, he grabbed my wrist and told me he had fallen for me and wished I would go with him. I didn''t even know his name or identity, and he was very insistent, gripping my wrist so hard it hurt. After I struggled free, I immediately rejected him. The man''s lips curled into an indifferent smile, saying he had never been refused in his life, and I was the first. He also said that anyone he took a liking to had only two options: become his or die. .co If I didn''t go with him, he promised to send endless assassins after me. Then he left. I wasn''t sure if he was bluffing or what, but his words had an evil tone, and I was terrified. So, I packed up that very night, thinking that if I came to a bustling city, the assassins he sent wouldn''t dare to find me. That''s how I ended up in Chunjiang City, where I met the young lady and the three gentlemen. So audacious? Meng Jingzhou raised an eyebrow. Neither he, the Saint Heir of the Heavenly Court Sect, nor the roguish Young Sect Master beside him behaved that way. Miss Peacock, rest assured, with us here, no assassin will be able to harm you! Amitabha, so that''s what happened. It seems last night''s assassin was the first. More will likely come to take Miss Peacock''s life. Shi Chan took out a string of sandalwood Buddha Beads from his sleeve and offered it to Peacock, This string of beads, blessed with the poor monk''s prayers, can withstand attacks from those at the Nascent Soul Stage for a quarter of an hour, and the monk will sense it too. Please accept it, Miss Peacock, for your protection. Nascent Soul Stage? Peacock''s eyes widened in disbelief. Such a gift must be worth a fortune in Spirit StonesaEURshe couldn''t afford it even if she sold herself. I, I can''t afford this. Shi Chan smiled gently and pushed it into Peacock''s hands, Buddha once said, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. The poor monk will surely be repaid; you need not give anything, Benefactor. All I hope is that you avoid doing evil and strive to do good deeds in the futureaEURthat will be repayment enough. Then, thank you so much, Master. Peacock wrapped the Buddha Beads carefully in a handkerchief and tucked them into her chest, handling them as if they were a treasured possession. This is the second time I''ve received a boon from Buddhism, Peacock said with a contented smile. The second time? The first was a story my mother told us. My sister and I weren''t born yet, and I was very young, so I don''t remember it well. Sister, you must remember it better than I do, right? Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fu Ling hummed softly and began, At first, our father and mother could not conceive for a long time, until they heard that an abbot at Ancient Forest Temple was skilled in helping people have children. So, mother went to Ancient Forest Temple and found the abbot, Master Yuxin. After returning, Mother truly became pregnant. Mother often said that the birth of both of us was a blessing from Buddhism, a boon granted by Buddha, and that we should do good deeds and accumulate virtue in the future to repay the grace of Buddha''s descent into the world. After my sister went missing, Mother also went to the Ancient Forest Temple to seek Master Yuxin, but unfortunately, by that time, Master Yuxin had already passed away. Lu Yang''s expression turned strange. Were the methods of Master Yuxin for seeking a child that effective, or were they really legitimate? Lu Yang turned his head and asked Shi Chan, Have you heard of the Ancient Forest Temple and Master Yuxin? Shi Chan gently shook his head, There are so many temples in the world, this monk cannot recognize all of them. As for Master Yuxin, I have never heard of him. Perhaps he''s a high monk who hides in plain sight. Clang, clang, clang. Peacock''s room door was knocked on. Is Miss Peacock there? Peacock immediately became alert, staring intently at the door, feeling a strong sense of crisis. Who is it? From the Government Office. Peacock didn''t understand and became even more vigilant. What did the people from the Government Office want with her? She had explained everything when she reported the case last night. Lu Yang frowned when he sensed with his Spiritual Sense that indeed constables were outside the door, at the very least dressed as constables. Moreover, their Cultivation Level wasn''t low, with at least the Golden Core Stage, and there was also a faint smell of blood on them, obviously, they had just killed someone. Lu Yang signaled with his eyes that with them there, everything was fine; all she had to do was open the door. Peacock bravely opened the door to find three unfamiliar constables. The constables saw three men and two women in Miss Peacock''s room and were also taken aback. Why are there so many people? Which of the two ladies is Miss Peacock? The leading constable couldn''t tell Fu Ling and Peacock apart; it would be embarrassing to mistake someone else for her. I am. May I ask what''s the matter? Miss Peacock said indifferently. It involves Miss Peacock''s privacy, so could Miss Peacock please step outside for a moment? Peacock became even more alert and shook her head firmly, You can trust everyone here, you can speak in front of them. The leading constable hesitated a moment, then chose to respect Peacock''s wish. It''s like this. Based on the reason you gave when reporting the case last night for being targeted by assassins, as well as the employer the assassin named, we reported the situation overnight and have now locked on to the man who wants to kill you based on this information. The Prefectorial Governor considers this a severe threat and asked us to act immediately. Just now, in a joint operation in the city, we took down this man''s stronghold and arrested him. A total of three at the Divinity Transformation Stage, fifteen at the Nascent Soul Stage, and several at the Golden Core Stage were involved in the operation. We''d like to confirm with Miss Peacock. Is this the man? With that, the constable pulled a piece of paper from his bosom. The man in the picture looked handsome and carried a hint of malevolence. Peacock: You government officials sure work fast. Chapter 663 Chapter 663: Chapter 662 Ambush Chapter 663: Chapter 662 Ambush It is this person. Peacock nodded with a strange expression. The efficiency of the government office struck her as unusually high, prompting a slow reaction from her. Then there''s no mistake, the lead constable sighed with relief. If they had made a scene all day only to catch the wrong person, it would have been a huge joke. However, even if they had caught the wrong person, the one they now held was no good individual either. According to the evidence at hand, the caught individual was a serial offender with a long list of atrocities, and everyone involved in the operation was set to receive considerable credit. As per regulations, Miss Peacock, you still need to complete a recognition record. Could you accompany us to the government office? Peacock nodded, knowing that it was her legal duty. Can they come with me? Peacock asked, pointing to Lu Yang and his two companions, as well as her younger sister Fu Ling. She felt somewhat nervous about going to the government office alone. Of course, that''s possible, but they cannot observe during the recording of the statement, the head constable said, understanding Peacock''s worries. It was only human to feel that way. While they were talking, two more constables ascended the stairs. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Which one of you is Miss Fu Ling? Eh, Brother Li, you are here too? Weren''t you out catching someone? The two constables who arrived later were taken aback upon seeing the head constable. Brother Li, who was the lead constable, casually responded, Well, we''ve just finished catching the person and are now confirming with the victim. What are you guys doing here, Xiao Wu? Oh, we''ve just finished interrogating a suspect. According to the suspect, she attempted to hire a thug named Hong to assassinate a girl named Fu Ling, so we came here to verify as well. Which one is Miss Fu Ling? I, I am Fu Ling. Fu Ling rose from the bed and stood beside her sister Peacock. But who would want to kill her? Brother Li: Xiao Wu: The assassins seem to have set their sights on you two sisters, constantly revolving around you. Would you two ladies please come with us? The sisters nodded. Miss Peacock, you were lucky that the assassin you encountered last night was only at the Qi Cultivation stage. According to the captured assassin''s confession, above him, there were assassins at the Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul stages. If he failed his mission, more powerful assassins would come after you. Although it was our oversight that allowed the assassin to sneak into the inn last night, rest assured, Miss, now that we have a lead, such an assassination will certainly not happen again. If it weren''t for the assassin spilling everything last night, the government office would not have deployed three cultivators at the Spirit Transformation stage and fifteen at the Nascent Soul stage. As for whether there were any higher-level cultivators sent in secret, Brother Li was unaware. Just like last night, the group arrived at the government office once again. The officer on duty at the door was surprised; they were the night shift, and it was unusual to see this same group of people for two consecutive nights. I wish to inquire about the background of the benefactor who threatened Miss Peacock, Shi Chan addressed the officer. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I apologize, young monk, but we have rules that non-related personnel cannot inquire about the details of a case, the officer explained. Shi Chan nodded, showing understanding. The Dynasty was quite professional in this regard. The Five Great Immortal Sects indeed possessed law enforcement authority but couldn''t use it based on personal curiosity, as it would contravene the original purpose of granting such authority. Last night, the three who recorded their witness statements identified themselves as ordinary cultivators, without revealing their affiliation with an Immortal Sect. According to Shi Chan''s experience, if you mentioned you were from one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, it would certainly alarm the City Lord, who would warmly welcome you, but also find ways to subtly hint when you would leave After all, the Immortal Sects held supervisory authority, and involving them could nullify a year''s worth of work. The sisters were taken away by the two groups of constables to record statements, while the three men stayed in the case handling area, waiting for the outcome. Fairy, could you help listen in on the interrogation? Lu Yang asked, unable to resist. At this moment, Fairy Eternity was painting on the wall of the magnificent hall; with a brush in hand and a pile of buckets filled with paint at her feet, her face smeared with a myriad of colors. As for what she was painting, it was too abstract, and Lu Yang could not make it out at the moment. Sure, Fairy Eternity replied, tossing the brush into a bucket, and using the back of her hand to wipe her face, which only made it messier, before sharing her Spiritual Sense with Lu Yang to explore the interrogation of the captured man. The interrogation room was shielded with Array Methods specially designed to block Spiritual Sense probes, but obviously, they could not block Fairy Eternity''s more powerful senses. Within the interrogation room shrouded with layers of Array Methods, two experienced constables stared solemnly at the man they had just apprehended. The man was handsome, with a cunning demeanor, and his hands were locked with a Detaining Spirit Lock, rendering his spiritual essence useless. The two experienced constables were under great stress; they suspected that their captive had a mental illness, with a way of thinking different from ordinary people, and they were not sure whether he was pretending or indeed ill. Name? The handsome man laughed carelessly, habitually playing with his fingernails, but unfortunately, his hands were locked by the Detaining Spirit Lock, and he could not fidget with them. Ha, this is the first time someone dares to so blatantly ask for my name. There''s no harm in telling you, my name is Ye Xiao. Age? One thousand six hundred years old. Slap! The constable slammed the table angrily and pointed at him, exclaiming, I advise you to confess honestly, do not play dumb with me! Ye Xiao had a gloomy look in his eyes, If I were you, I wouldn''t raise my hand. Just two low-rank cultivators, daring to point fingers at me. Call an Integration Period cultivator who is qualified to speak to me here. The other experienced constable seemed to have thought of something, and pulling his partner aside, he asked warily, Are you an Ancient Era Integration Stage cultivator who started over after disbanding cultivation? You have some insight. The two constables suddenly realized, and it all made sense now. Specific identity? You dare to capture me without even knowing who I am. You''re quite bold! I am the master of Night Pavilion, Ye Xiao. Even the emperor of Great Yu would treat me with respect! The two constables recalled their ancient knowledge, it seemed there was such an organization in ancient times, an assassination organization, established during the 60,000 years of Great Yu''s history, dating back 140,000 years to today. Then why did you continue to establish an assassination organization after you started over after disbanding cultivation? Based on the capture, this person called Ye Xiao had founded a new assassination organization and was domineering. Just two insects, daring to inquire about my plans. Telling you is of no consequence. In the struggle of the Great Era, human effort is limited. Fighting alone for resources will ultimately not match great powers; that''s why I reestablished the Night Pavilion. Do you know what the strongest type of cultivator is? It''s not the Sword Cultivator who can break through everything with one sword, or the Body Cultivator with an unmatched body. Those are just frontal combat. Among cultivators, combat is extreme, and assassination is the best way to fight, which is why assassins are the strongest cultivators. As he spoke, Ye Xiao slowly stood up, With the return of the Night Pavilion to the human realm, you all will be sacrifices! As for that woman who caught my interest, called Peacock, is it? She cannot escape the palm of my hand! I have said that she either submits to me or dies. No one who has defied me has yet been born! The constable slammed the table again in anger, Sit down and behave yourself! As if he hadn''t heard at all, Ye Xiao spoke to himself, Having disbanded my cultivation to start over, there are naturally people protecting my path. The two constables'' faces changed, realizing something. There was an accomplice they had not caught, and with no low cultivation level! .co A terrifying pressure enveloped the City Lord''s mansion, clearly that of an Integration Period Cultivator! In the dark of night, the Integration Period Cultivator reached out his large hand, crushing the layers of Array Methods in the interrogation room, lifting off the roof, and said respectfully, Master, I am late. Vice-master, you''ve finally come to fetch me! The Vice-master had been trained by Ye Xiao from a young age, marked with a master-servant imprint, and even after starting over with his cultivation and despite their vastly different cultivation levels, the Vice-master was bound to obey Ye Xiao''s commands. Suddenly, three more Integration Period presences surged into the sky, targeting the Vice-master, each one stronger than the Vice-master! The Prefectorial Governor is truly prescient. There really were people behind the scenes. Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and catch him, then we can go back and rest. He''s a big fish. The Vice-master glared furiously, Dynasty''s lackeys! They were caught in a trap; the Dynasty had laid an ambush! The Vice-master turned to flee, but the three Integration Period cultivators did not give him that chance. They struck simultaneously, capturing the Vice-master. The two constables heaved a sigh of relief and pushed Ye Xiao back into the chair, Sit down and behave yourself! I''ve confessed. Chapter 664 Chapter 664: Chapter 663 Learning Martial Arts Chapter 664: Chapter 663 Learning Martial Arts Chunjiang City Government Office announces: Recently, the victim, Ms. Kong, was attacked by an assassin. Three righteous cultivators took action bravely and captured the assassin, preventing a malicious attack, and Ms. .co Kong was unharmed. According to the investigation, this violent case was a crime of passion. Based on clues provided by the assassin, the Government Office immediately carried out a comprehensive investigation, secured related evidence, and followed the trail to the assassin organization Night Pavilion, with all relevant personnel now arrested. It is reported that the organizer of this violent case and the leader of the assassin organization are both Great Yu Cultivators, Ye by name, a reborn cultivator. He relied on Protector Fan, the former Deputy Chief of Night Pavilion, who was arrogantly protective and feigned madness and stupidity. Currently, the Government Office has arrested Fan, and Ye is confessing to his crimes. According to Ye''s statement, Night Pavilion is related to many violent murder cases, and Ye will face severe legal sanctions. Early in the morning, notices were posted at the entrance of Chunjiang City Government Office and the city gates, explaining the commotion from last night. The citizens gathered around the notices to discuss fervently. After all, no matter how well-prepared, the noise from three Body Integration Realm cultivators jointly capturing another of the Body Integration Realm cannot be small. NovelFire.site Good catch! These ancient cultivators are really lawless! Again with the ancient cultivators, it never ends. If you ask me, we should kill them all early, so much trouble! I heard that the incident in Hanshui City last year was done by ancient cultivators. The Hanshui City case was a major one, involving three Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancient cultivators. We can''t compare to that. As Lu Yang and his companions were leaving the city, they happened to notice the notice posted at the city gate. Senior Brothers, have you heard of Night Pavilion? Shi Chan had little interaction with ancient cultivators and was not very knowledgeable about ancient organizations. In contrast, Lu Yang, who was knowledgeable about ancient affairs, said, Night Pavilion is an assassin organization established in the middle period of Great Yu, named after its founder, Ye Xiao. At the time, the emperor and the Imperial Teacher were competing for power, and to woo the support of high-level cultivators, the emperor was quite courteous to Night Pavilion. With the disappearance of Ye Xiao, Night Pavilion went through three generations of leaders and declined significantly, eventually being replaced by a new rising assassin organization. Lu Yang listened to the entire interrogation record last night. Ye Xiao indeed had the capital to be arrogant. His activities were confined to the nearby cities where the highest cultivation level was only the Divinity Transformation Stage. With Deputy Chief Fan, a Body Integration Realm Protector, he was extremely secure. And according to Ye Xiao''s investigation, previously, the Dynasty had never caught any ancient cultivators who had to start over after disbanding cultivation. They did capture a few at the Body Integration Realm, but that was because those ancient Body Integration Stage individuals acted too ostentatiously and specifically provoked the Body Integration Realm cultivators of Great Xia. He, however, targeted low-ranking cultivators. Based on his experience in Great Yu, Great Xia would think their strength was only at the Nascent Soul Stage and at most would send someone at the Spirit Transformation Stage to capture them, not anyone at the Void Refinement Stage or the Body Integration Realm. This time was no different. He just fancied a Qi Cultivation Stage female cultivator and sent a Qi Cultivation Stage assassin to kill her. Who could have expected that the assassin sent out last night would result in Great Xia dispatching three Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators today, as if cultivators cost nothing? If that were the case, he wouldn''t be worried. His attitude since the interrogation started last night showed he was fearless. He could escape anytime with the Deputy Chief present. But what was outrageous was that Great Xia didn''t play by the rules and secretly sent three at the Body Integration Realm. Even if one fewer person had been sent, the Deputy Chief could have escaped. Through the Immortal consciousness of Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang knew even more. Last night was just about revealing three at the Body Integration Realm It was all for the purpose of continuing to fish. Asking those at the Body Integration Realm to take command, even if they didn''t take action, they still had to be paid for their services. The Dynasty allocated plenty of funds to eradicate evil in Youzhou, so why not use them? Furthermore, it''s rare for dark forces to show themselves, hardly coming across one in several years. These are achievements. If not for the time constraint, the Prefectorial Governor even considered asking someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to come over. It was just too bad they overestimated Night Pavilion. They had just one at the Body Integration Realm. I thank you in advance for teaching Shi Chan, Senior Brothers, the monk said. Last night at the Government Office, Shi Chan proposed learning the Single Curse Fist and Lu-style Arhat Fist from them, and Lu Yang and his companion agreed without reservation. Senior Brothers have gifted me with Pure Yang Blood and taught me the boxing techniques; I have no way to repay you. It''s a pity that all of my learning comes from the Buddhist teaching my master passed on to me, and without the permission of my sect, it must not be shared. In terms of creating magic skills, I am far from matching Senior Brothers. Should an opportunity arise in the future, I will surely repay this favor. Lu Yang laughed heartily and patted Shi Chan''s shoulder, We''re all Immortal Sect disciples, don''t worry about it. Speaking of which, aren''t you going to continue setting up your stall to make money today? Shi Chan shook his head, Benefactor Zhong Ming has already given this humble monk five hundred taels, enough for a visit to the Spring Fragrance House. Another visit and your mind state will be trained? Whether it will succeed or not remains to be seen, but this monk must have this realization. All three were at the Nascent Soul Stage, throwing a punch could topple houses with the wind from the fistaEURit was inconvenient to practice this in the city, hence they chose to go out. Let''s do it here. The three found an empty area with no one around, preventing accidental injury to passersby. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang started first, Let me say this in advance, I''m not clear why my Arhat Fist leads to hair loss, I haven''t understood the principle yet. What I can do is demonstrate it a few times for you to watch. That''s sufficient. Shi Chan knew Arhat Fist, for he wanted to understand the differences between the Lu Family''s Arhat Fist and the common Arhat Fist. Lu Yang took a firm stance and began to show his posture, starting the vigorous punches with a heave and a ho. Every punch was powerful, with the sound of Buddha''s chant faintly audibleaEURa sign of reaching a high realm in cultivating the Arhat Fist. Shi Chan watched Lu Yang''s every punch and kick with a serious expression. Lu Yang finished, How about that? Shi Chan shook his head, This monk''s talents are dull, I couldn''t see any difference. My turn, let me try, another spoke up. Meng Jingzhou was eager for someone to learn the Single Curse Fist, or rather, it would be best if everyone mastered it. Sparring with each other using the Single Curse Fist would make everyone single, creating an ideal world. This Single Curse Fist originates from the Single Body Spiritual Root lineage, I''m not sure if outsiders can learn it, you should be prepared, he cautioned. This monk understands. As Meng Jingzhou performed the Single Curse Fist, leaving aside the effects of the technique, just the sheer power of the fist alone was terrifying, comparable to the Arhat Fist. Shi Chan furrowed his brow tightly; he got some clues about the Single Curse Fist. It was a technique that contained causality and greatly tested one''s perception. After completing the form, Meng Jingzhou was not even out of breath, How about it? Containing causality and demanding a lot from the practitioner''s destiny, this monk, not being a genius with excellent conditions like Senior Brother Meng, might find it difficult to learn. Meng Jingzhou: Let''s demarcate an area and spar, and you can explain to me what excellent conditions mean. Shi Chan studied for a whole day, ending in regret. It was not until three days later, after Shi Chan had amassed energy and strength, that he had still not learned it. Shi Chan once again consumed twenty drops of Pure Yang Blood, recited the Heart Sutra, and walked into the brothel with an unaffected and detached demeanor. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou waited at the inn for the results. From evening till early morning, Shi Chan finally returned. On the way back, Shi Chan continued to recite the Heart Sutra, just as he had upon entering. Both were rather surprised, as this time took much longer than the lastaEURdid he endure the whole night? Did you succeed? Shi Chan stopped chanting and spoke seriously, This monk chanted the sutra, maintaining an empty and spiritual mind state. Into the second half of the night, the female benefactors exerted all their tricks, breaking this monk''s spiritual serenity. Lu Yang: However, this trip has been greatly beneficial, Shi Chan added. Meng Jingzhou was curious, What benefit? This monk has become more enduring than before. Chapter 665 Chapter 665: Chapter 664: Great satisfaction Chapter 665: Chapter 664: Great satisfaction Tea house. There''s a genius in the Seek Dao Sect, named Meng Jingzhou. This Meng Jingzhou is extraordinary, hailed as the great heir of the world''s number one influential family, the Meng Family. He is known in the Jianghu as Young Master Meng! There''s no need to say more about Young Master Meng''s talent; he is one in a million with a Single Spiritual Root! If it were an ordinary person with such talent and background, they would have settled for the status quo, without striving for further progress. But Young Master Meng was different; he voluntarily gave up the comfortable life of the Meng Family, came to the Seek Dao Sect, and after passing through the numerous trials of the Seek Dao Sect, he eventually became a disciple. Young Master Meng relied not on external aids, but pursued immortality with all his heart, his will as firm as iron, truly admiring. One day, Young Master Meng went out on a mission, accompanied by a female disciple from the Immortal Sect. Together they pursued an evil Jiao over thousands of miles, engaged in three great battles, and finally managed to slay the beast at the Bi Shui Pond. That evil Jiao was no easy foe. In the battle at the Bi Shui Pond, the Jiao fought desperately, releasing poison gas. The two geniuses from the Immortal Sect found it difficult to dodge. Young Master Meng pushed the Immortal Sect female disciple out of the way and was poisoned himself. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 His will was unyielding, and he showed not the slightest sway in the face of feminine allure, preferring to suffer swellings all over his body rather than vent his desires. In the end, Young Master Meng managed to overcome the poison of the lustful Jiao through sheer willpower! This was a newly emerging storyteller, surnamed Jin. There were Jianghu rumors that his predecessor, the one who used to tell the ''Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect'', was approaching his time limit and found a successor. Of course, that''s just a Jianghu rumor; the storyteller named Jin has repeatedly come forward to deny this claim. However, the storyteller named Jin indeed had the qualifications to inherit the mantle, for his stories were captivating and highly praised, second only to the previous storyteller. To find out what happens later, please stay tuned for the next installment! The storyteller named Jin clapped a wooden block, signaling the end of today''s storytelling session. Wearing a mandarin jacket and brimming with excitement, Jin ran backstage to look for Daoist Buyu. Big Brother, how did I do? Daoist Buyu, holding a horsetail whisk and dressed immaculately clean, set down the teacup in his hand and responded indifferently, Not bad, you have improved. It seems you have a talent in this area. Your oratory skills weren''t up to par simply because you lacked the right training opportunities. Thank you, Big Brother, for cultivating me! Jin, the Gold Clan Leader, looked at Daoist Buyu gratefully. Without Daoist Buyu, he wouldn''t have reached his current position. He was now focusing on promoting Meng Jingzhou, so that the Meng Family might be more lenient when it was time to repay his debts. But you still have areas that need to be honed. Please enlighten me, Big Brother! Your adaptability is lacking; to train in this area, you''ll have to pay a certain price. The Gold Clan Leader showed a determined look: Big Brother, I''m willing to pay any price to grow stronger. Daoist Buyu was pleased with the Gold Clan Leader''s attitude. He who aspires to great deeds must have the resolve to sink his boats: Then follow me in deceiving the masses! Back when we, the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, successfully deceived the Jiuyou Sect, it was the outcome of years of accumulated skills in deceiving others! The Gold Clan Leader took this to heart; after all, he was the first to be deceived. You must always remember the legal stipulation for ''especially huge amounts in fraud''; that is the bottom line. Seeing Daoist Buyu speak so solemnly, the Gold Clan Leader grew nervous and swallowed hard: What if we cross the bottom line? You will be sentenced to life imprisonment! The Gold Clan Leader nodded vigorously as if he had been enlightened, I remember. Different regions have various regulations concerning ''particularly significant amount of fraud''. I will tell you each one of them. Thank you for the pointer, elder brother! As the two prepared to discuss further, they suddenly felt as if disaster loomed large, like a sharp knife was poised at their neck, ready to sever their heads from their bodies at any moment. Danger was imminent! The bustling streets, the moving crowds, the cries of vendors, the sugared paintings dropped by children everything seemed to slow down, as if time around the world had decelerated. Only a graceful figure seemed out of place in this world, approaching them with leisurely steps. This elegant figure stuffed a sugared painting into the child''s hands and stood still in front of the two men. I was passing by this city and felt the imprint I had left, so I came over to check it out. I didn''t expect such an unexpected windfall. Phoenix Phoenix Ancestor?! The Gold Clan Leader was the first to recognize Jiang Lianyi, followed by the nefarious Daoist Buyu. Cold sweat broke out from both men; they shouldn''t have provoked the Phoenix Ancestor, but judging by her demeanor, it didn''t seem like she was untroubled! Jiang Lianyi happened upon this place and sensed the imprint she had left on the Gold Clan Leader''s body. She was curious as to why the Qiongqi Clan Leader was in Great Xia. She followed the location of the imprint and unexpectedly found Daoist Buyu. Found you. Daoist Buyu''s scalp tingled under Jiang Lianyi''s gaze. He had always been careful in his actions; when had he provoked such a mighty figure? Moreover, he had never even met her! As if aware of Daoist Buyu''s confusion, Jiang Lianyi took out a book from her storage ring that Daoist Buyu found incredibly familiar. Dragon and Phoenix Transformation I hear you''re the author of this book? Damn it, I forgot about this book! The Gold Clan Leader watched in shock. Even he had heard of Dragon and Phoenix Transformation, a forbidden book that infuriated both the Dragon and the Phoenix tribes. The book''s authorship was a mystery, and it was you who wrote it?! No need to answer; your expression says it all. Jiang Lianyi turned Dragon and Phoenix Transformation into ashes. Lu Yang had kindly reminded her that his master was a liar through and through, not to be trusted. Jiang Lianyi rolled up her sleeves deliberately. NovelFire.site.co To insult my Phoenix Tribe is a sin that must be punished. Considering Lu Yang is my Senior Brother, and you are Lu Yang''s master, it seems that we should each be accountable for our own actions, so I don''t go too easy on you. I also currently serve as a guest elder of the Seek Dao Sect, and a guest elder assaulting the Sect Leader is an act of insubordination, which breaks the social etiquette. Fortunately, my sister told me that those with great aspirations should not be bound by trivial rules, and that I should temporarily cast aside rigid formalities. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Buyu was utterly baffled by her words. Lu Yang became your Senior Brother? Wasn''t that just an act? And what''s this about being a guest elder of the Seek Dao Sect? When did our sect start having guest elders? A series of question marks flashed through Daoist Buyu''s mind. More bewildered than Daoist Buyu was the Gold Clan Leader, who seemed to have pieced together the true identity of the Seek Dao Sect, based on the Phoenix Ancestor''s few words. Wait, wait a moment, don''t hit me yet, I have questions Ah! Chapter 666 Chapter 666: Chapter 665: Moving Clouds and Bringing Rain Chapter 666: Chapter 665: Moving Clouds and Bringing Rain Daoist Buyu, the Sect Master of the Seek Dao Sect, was a writer, educator, and author of works such as Dragon and Phoenix Transformation, Two Thousand Years of Prison Environmental Change in the Great Xia Dynasty, Wish Granting Technique: Local Edition, and Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect. He took on four disciples, namely the strongest contemporary figure Yun Zhi, the foe of the Buddha Country Ye Zijin, the enchantress of demonic sounds Gan Tian, and the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect Lu Yang. His educational contributions are eternally immortal and will be remembered by history. In an unrefined moment, a quarrel broke out between him and the Ancient Ancestor of the Phoenix Clan. The confrontation escalated into a physical fight. Daoist Buyu was overpowered by the Phoenix Clan''s Ancient Ancestor and passed away at over two thousand years of age, much to everyone''s satisfaction, with universal celebration ensuing. aEUR Time flow resumed. Daoist Buyu and Gold Clan Leader were beaten to within an inch of their lives, thrown onto the rooftop by Jiang Lianyi to prevent them from tripping passersby. Daoist Buyu was mostly perplexed, wondering who could have leaked the information about the Dragon and Phoenix Transformation? Big Brother, Old Two, Old Three, Xiao Zhi The scope was too broad, and they all had motives. It was difficult to guess. The Gold Clan Leader felt wronged. Why should she be beaten up for being the other woman? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Just because she looked easy to bully? From the few words uttered by the Phoenix Ancestor, could it be that the Seek Dao Sect was established by the Ancient Heavenly Court? This would also explain why the Phoenix Ancestor was a guest elder of the Seek Dao Sect. However, judging by Daoist Buyu''s expression, he was unaware of this fact. Could it be that this was a secret even the Sect Leader didn''t know of? This was a secret indeed, a fearfully secretive Seek Dao Sect that seemed like one of the Five Great Immortal Sects to the public but was all an act. What a terrifying thought to maintain such an act for a hundred thousand years. Maybe he should persuade the Ancient Ancestor not to go it alone. She could either join the Qilin Immortal or ally with the Heavenly Court Sect. Jiang Lianyi glanced at the Gold Clan Leader who was lost in his wild thoughts but didn''t pay much attention to it. With the imprint of the Dao Fruit Outline, no matter what he knew, he wouldn''t be able to divulge it. There would be no leakage of secrets. Chunjiang City. Lu Yang sat beside Shi Chan, waiting for business to come their way. Today his luck was good; it wasn''t long before someone approached them. A handsome young man sought out Shi Chan with a request, Master, do you know how to make it rain? Amitabha, naturally, I possess the skill to call forth rain, Shi Chan replied. Then can you make it rain heavily tomorrow evening for me? The price is negotiable, the handsome young man pleaded eagerly, having finally found a master who could make it rain. Before I agree, what is the reason you seek such a rain, Benefactor? Shi Chan asked. Not daring to lie to the Master, the handsome youth explained, Tomorrow, a dear female friend and I have a date. I thought if a heavy rain were to suddenly fall in the evening and neither of us had brought an umbrella, we would surely get soaked. This would give me an excuse to take her to a nearby inn under the pretense of changing clothes, which would facilitate ensuing developments, he added. Shi Chan joined his hands together and advised, Please go back, Benefactor. This act is unvirtuous. I implore you to desist. Still hopeful, the handsome young man implored, Master, you name your price, I can give you any amount of Spirit Stones. This is not a matter of Spirit Stones, Benefactor. Please go back, Shi Chan insisted. Seeing Shi Chan''s resolute stance, the young man had no choice but to leave disappointedly, seeking other experts capable of cloud manipulation. Fairy, can you make rain? Who can''t? Although raining is a method of the Dragon Clan, the principle is quite simple. Even you could learn it, the Fairy replied. What''s your suggestion? The simplest method is for you to fill a storage ring with water, then fly up into the sky and toss the ring into a watering can. If you activate the storage ring through the watering can, it''ll be just like making it rain. If you think one watering can isn''t enough, you can use several more. Lu Yang nodded, That does sound pretty simple. It didn''t even require a magic skill, so there''d be no risk of learning it incorrectly. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only downside was the extravagant use of storage rings and watering cans. All rainmaking methods evolved from this principle. Take for instance the time when Immortal Jiuchong became immortalaEURthe heavens rained sweet dew, golden lotuses sprouted from the earth, sounds of the great Dao resonated, accompanied by all sorts of chaotic celestial phenomena, making a humongous racket as if he were afraid others wouldn''t know he was the first to become immortal. Later, he told us the truth. The so-called heavenly sweet dew was actually just him storing sweet dew in a watering can, which he then doused over himself after he became immortal. As for the golden lotuses springing from the earth, he planted lotus seeds in the ground and used the ''Tree Planting Spell'' to expedite their growth. Cultivating these golden lotuses took many precious spiritual materials to successfully induce the mutation of the green lotuses. About the sounds of the great Dao, that was a bit more complicated. He secretly collected the calls from various clans and mixed them together. That way, no one could distinguish what the sounds of the great Dao really were; they would only feel that the sounds were formidable. In order to conjure so many extraordinary phenomena, he almost drained all his resources. It was purely for saving his face, but he suffered for it. You see, when I became immortal, there were no special phenomena at all, just plain and clear. Lu Yang: Immortal Jiuchong, if you heard that, it was Fairy Eternity who spilled the secrets, and debts have their creditors. Please don''t come after me; I''m just an onlooker. Soon, a young man dressed as a scholar approached, though he appeared somewhat haggard. Master, can you expel ghosts? Shi Chan nodded; this was Buddhism''s forte: Of course, has your home been troubled by a ghost, Benefactor? It might be, but I''ve never actually seen it. What happened? The scholar explained with a worried frown, Every night while I''m deep in sleep, I always feel like there is someone near me, yet when I open my eyes, there is nothing to be seen. This has been happening for a long time. I''ve also sought help from several masters. Either they leave empty-handed or they leave a protecting talisman behind when they go, but none of it has had any effect. I''ve even reported it to the authorities, and indeed calling the officers worked. The ghost wouldn''t appear when an officer came by, but as soon as the officer left, I would feel someone''s presence next to me again at night. An officer can''t stay by my side every night. Last night I was tormented by a ghost and felt drained of energy. I bought a 300-year-old glossy ganoderma from a friend to replenish my vitality. The friend who sold the ganoderma recommended you, Master. May I ask who your friend selling the ganoderma is? It''s Brother Zhong Ming. He said he just sought your help a few days ago for exorcism. I see, that did happen. Shi Chan stood up, gathering his belongings: If that''s the case, then this humble monk and two Senior Brothers will go and take a look. That would be wonderful, the scholar beamed with joy. May I have the honor of knowing your name, Benefactor? My name is Xu An. So you are Benefactor Xu. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, finding that there was finally some serious business to attend to, also packed up their things and followed Shi Chan, curious about the situation. On the way, Xu An gave a brief introduction to his circumstances. He was a scholar with a wife. Xu An''s parents had passed away early, leaving him a substantial inheritance that allowed him to live without financial worries. His greatest aspiration was to study the classics diligently, top the imperial examinations, and honor his ancestors. Xu An led the three through several alleyways: We''re here. Xu An''s residence was no smaller than that of Zhong Ming, which made sense considering anyone who could afford a 300-year-old glossy ganoderma that had survived Thunder Tribulation must indeed be quite wealthy. Chapter 667 Chapter 667: Chapter 666 Too Many Suspects Chapter 667: Chapter 666 Too Many Suspects Benefactor Xu''s residence is quite large, Xu An smiled apologetically, Both of my parents were cultivators and left behind a considerable fortune. Unfortunately, I have limited talent and have never been able to embark on the path of cultivation, which I''m afraid has become a jest among you three. Since he couldn''t cultivate, he devoted himself to studying the scriptures and sought to earn a name and fortune to not disgrace his parents. Regrettably, he had no achievements in the imperial examinations either. Xu An rarely spoke of these things to others, but Lu Yang and the other two were an exception. He had heard from his elder brother Zhong Ming that Shi Chan and the two Protectors were very likely cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage or even the Golden Core Stage. Such individuals of high cultivation level wouldn''t covet his paltry possessions. On the inside of the Xu family''s gate was a yellow talisman, posted there previously by an exorcist. Although it was said to be of little use, it provided some peace of mind. As the four entered the Xu residence, they happened to see a girl sweeping the courtyard. Judging from her plain clothes, she was a servant girl. Upon seeing her master bring three guests inside, she quickly stepped aside to avoid disturbing the visitors. The maid was quite attractive, and Meng Jingzhou took a second look at her. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site This is Xiao Cui, Xu An said with a smile. Last year, when I went to participate in the examination, I rested overnight at a mountain temple and happened to meet Xiao Cui there. She said someone malicious was chasing her and asked for my help in covering for her. Soon after, several fierce and evil men burst into the temple, and I covered for her as she had instructed, saving her. She insisted that she could not repay my great kindness with anything else, so she became my maid. Greetings to the masters, Xiao Cui said timidly, her voice soft and gentle. Meng Jingzhou nodded, recognizing her as a ghost. The four walked through the flower-hanging gate into the second courtyard, where a richly dressed woman came out of a room, Husband, you''re back just in time, the three-hundred-year-old glossy ganoderma soup that you bought has been prepared and who might these three be? Upon seeing Lu Yang and the others, the opulent woman paused, a monk accompanied by two secular disciples? Xiangyu, hurry and greet these three great masters. I''ve been telling you that my sleep has been terrible of late, as if a malevolent ghost were haunting me, leaving me feeling dazed all day. Several cultivators have been invited but to no avail. Just now, elder brother Zhong Ming, who often deals with cultivators, recommended these three great masters to us. They are truly skilled and capable individuals. Allow me to introduce my wife, Liu Xiangyu. So, you are Madam Liu. Greetings to the three great masters, Liu Xiangyu performed a respectful curtsy. As merely a woman of the household, it pains me to see my husband suffer daily, but I am powerless to help. Thank you, three great masters, for your efforts. Amitabha, this poor monk will do his best, Shi Chan replied cautiously, not wanting to be overly confident. She was a Snake Demon. Please, this way, great masters, Xu An warmly invited the three into the hall to be properly entertained. There''s no need, we must take a good look around your residence to prepare accordingly, the visitors responded. Very well, very well, Xu An was overjoyed. True experts indeed acted decisively. Xiao Zhu, come here, Xu An called out. Before long, another maid, who had been busy with her chores, hurried over. Xiao Zhu, please show the three great masters around the courtyard. Yes, of course, Xiao Zhu complied. Xiao Zhu was pretty, with a lively sparkle in her eyes. Lu Yang saw through Xiao Zhu''s true form; she was a Snake Demon. Right before the three were led away by Xiao Zhu, Liu Xiangyu brought out a bowl of black soup, which was the medicinal broth made from the three-hundred-year-old glossy ganoderma. Given Xu An''s constitution, he couldn''t possibly consume an entire glossy ganoderma at once. The soup was made only with a small portion of it. Meng Jingzhou sniffed, furrowing his brows slightly. He wasn''t sure, but he thought he smelled a hint of blood in the black broth. After a careful inspection around the Xu residence, the three had a good understanding of the situation. The residence with three entries and exits housed five people, including Xu An and his wife, along with three maids. Simply put, only Xu An was human. The third maid was named Xiao Qiu, and she was a Spirit Device. When it was time for the vegetarian dinner in the evening, Xu An looked forward to the trio, Great masters, have you discovered anything? Shi Chan recited an Amitabha, We have made some discoveries, but the specific situation will depend on tonight. There were too many suspects, and they weren''t sure who was responsible. Tonight, the three monks will stay by Benefactor Xu''s side to protect him. Then Xu would like to thank the three masters in advance! The candles were blown out, and the three masters sat in meditation by Xu An''s bedside, while Xu An, his mind at ease, had already fallen sound asleep. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a fragrant breeze blew through, and the consciousness of Lu Yang''s trio lightened, and they fell into a deep sleep. A beautiful figure pushed open the door, smiling and looking at the three of them. I thought the benefactor had invited some remarkable experts, but it turns out they are just three little Golden Core Stage youngsters. Under the investigation of the figure''s Spiritual Sense, she determined that all three had Cultivation Levels at the Golden Core Stage. I wonder when I can reveal my true identity to the benefactor. The figure, seeing Xu An''s sleeping face, licked her lips, took off her clothes, and gently kissed him. The two did not touch, but a wisp of Yang Qi floated out from Xu An''s lips and was absorbed by the figure. NovelFire.site.c0 Afterward, the figure ran her hands over him. Lu Yang''s trio pretended to be sound asleep, but in fact, they were all secretly observing the scene and communicating with each other through Spiritual Sense. Xu An really has enviable fortune, this female ghost''s Cultivation Level is not low. No wonder he feels a lack of Yang Qi, it would be strange if it wasn''t deficient. So it turns out that the one absorbing Xu An''s Yang Qi is the maid Xiao Cui. She''s pretending quite earnestly. Ghosts can''t touch physical objects, so when they cleaned the courtyard during the day, they were just posing and controlling with their intent, which the three of them noticed when they saw Xiao Cui. It was the same at this moment, Xiao Cui was just absorbing Xu An''s Yang Qi and was entwined with him in a dream, a common method used by lustful ghosts. Meng Jingzhou was particularly sensitive to ghosts, which is why he took an extra look at Xiao Cui. After a while of intimate contact, Xiao Cui left Xu''s residence contentedly, and the three of them immediately followed to investigate. It was late at night, and many shops had already closed. Xiao Cui arrived at the door of a closed shop, looked around to ensure no one was there, and lightly knocked on the wooden door. The person inside seemed to expect someone and opened the door immediately upon the knock. Xiao Cui walked into the shop confidently. Lu Yang looked up and saw: Here we go again, Chunjiang City Barbecue Restaurant branch. Welcome, Rudder Master, to inspect our store! said the restaurant''s waiter respectfully. How many times have I said it, we in the Jiuyou Sect run a legitimate business, call me store owner. Yes, yes. The waiter took out an account book, This is today''s revenue report. Xiao Cui opened the account book and checked each entry one by one. The barbecue restaurant was the main project of the Jiuyou Sect, and no mistakes could be afforded. Seeing the Rudder Master in a good mood, the waiter suddenly said, Store manager, do you really want to continue being that Xu An''s maid? With your status, why bother? If you ask me, just reveal your identity and capture him, bring him here, and he will comply with everything. The waiter was anxious, as their Rudder Master, who was at the Nascent Soul Stage, condescended to be a maid in a mortal''s house. Xiao Cui flatly rejected the idea, Impossible, the young master saved my life, how could I treat him in such a manner? As for revealing my identity, that''s even more impossible. If he knew who I am, he would be accused of harboring a member of the demonic sect, how would he proceed with his imperial examinations then? Chapter 668 Chapter 668: Chapter 667: Not a Shallow Blessing Chapter 668: Chapter 667: Not a Shallow Blessing (I made a mistake in the last chapter, Xiao Zhu is a Fox Demon) This barbecue restaurant is actually run by the Jiuyou Sect. I shall subdue this demon right away. I ask for the assistance of the two Elder Brothers! Shi Chan was about to reveal himself when he was stopped by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. No, no, no, we''re all on the same side. There''s no need for violence. Same side? Shi Chan''s eyes were filled with confusion. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who was he on the same side with? Lu Yang and the other trusted Shi Chan''s character and decided to reveal some of the inner workings of the Seek Dao Sect to him. Actually, the fact is the Heavenly Court Sect was established by us The two patiently explained how they had come up with the Heavenly Court Sect and how they had deceived the Jiuyou Sect. After listening, Shi Chan fell silent for a long time, not saying a word. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co No wonder his master had always warned that the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect were full of tricks and to be careful in dealing with them. He hadn''t taken it seriously before, but now he knew his master was right. The buzz about the Ancient Heavenly Court was all a fabrication by Elder Brother Lu Yang. If this were to spread, it would cause a huge uproar indeed. Thank you to the two Elder Brothers for your trust. Since Xiao Cui was the Rudder Master of the Jiuyou Sect in Chunjiang City and is considered half one of their own, it was inconvenient to take action. The three had no choice but to return to Xu An''s room, resuming their feigned slumber to avoid any mishaps. Not long after the three had begun their act, another figure barged into the room. Seeing the three of them in a stupor, she breathed a sigh of relief. It was the maid, Xiao Zhu. As expected of Sister Xiao Cui, the effect of the mesmerizing scent is excellent. It''s a pity, though my cultivation level is comparable to Sister Xiao Cui''s, I can''t beat her since she is the Rudder Master of the Jiuyou Sect and we''re in human territory. But it''s not a big problem. She can only consume Yang Qi and can''t really do anything with our patron in bed. She can only enjoy it in dreams, which is not as satisfying as the real thing. I had originally planned for tomorrow night, but since our patron has taken glossy ganoderma and his Yang Qi is abundant, there''s no harm in having my share. While speaking, Xiao Zhu began to undress, revealing her fluffy white fox tail and ears, cuddling up to Xu An. Lu Yang and the others: What should we do, should we go stop it? It looks like Xu An''s glossy ganoderma he ate during the day is doing its job; his Yang Qi is still strong. It seems she doesn''t have any ill intent. After the event, Xiao Cui left contentedly. Just as the three were about to get up, they heard the door being pushed open again and a third figure entered, shy and timid. It was the maid, Xiao Qiu. Like Xiao Cui, Xiao Qiu checked the effectiveness of the mesmerizing scent, saw that Lu Yang and his companions were still deep in slumber, and exhaled in relief. She lay on top of Xu An, awkwardly absorbing Yang Qi, whispering in Xu An''s ear, Master, Xiao Qiu likes you. The three secretly communicated through Spiritual Sense. I can tell she''s a Spirit Device. Can either of you see her true form? This monk''s vision is limited. I cannot perceive it. It''s a jade pendant, refined by a Nascent Soul Stage refining master, and moreover, it''s a magic artifact capable of advancement. Although Lu Yang''s vision was on par with Meng Jingzhou''s, he had the assistance of an Immortal. I recall Xu An said his parents were just ordinary Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators. A magic artifact with a Spirit Device doesn''t seem like something Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators could get. Magic artifacts with Spirit Devices are rare to come across. Lu Yang had seen the most top-tier Spirit Devices, which had the souls of Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators refined into them. Xiao Qiu''s origin was not that extravagant, but it certainly was not something a Qi Cultivation Stage could obtain. It might be something his parents stumbled upon, like something we might find in a black market. They bought it without knowing what treasure it was, and left it to Xu An as an inheritance. Xu An wearing it all the time caused the jade pendant to absorb Yang Qi or Vital Essence from him, hence awakening it. This also explained why Xiao Qiu was so affectionate towards Xu An. Just as Xiao Qiu was blissfully absorbing Xu An''s Yang Qi, the two figures returned once more. It was Xiao Cui and Xiao Zhu, who thought that today''s opportunity was rare and decided to indulge once more; by a twist of fate, they encountered each other at the door. Xiao Qiu, why are you here? Are you a cultivator? Xiao Qiu panicked at once. Xiao Cui and Xiao Zhu were quite astonished; both knew each other''s circumstances, but they had no idea that Xiao Qiu was also not human. No, you are a Spirit Device; could it be that you are the jade pendant our benefactor lost? They recalled their benefactor mentioning a jade pendant left by his parents, a token of remembrance infused with emotions, worn night and day. But one day, for some unknown reason, the jade pendant mysteriously vanished, eluding all search efforts, causing him great regret. So, the jade pendant was here all this time. Before they were unaware, but now Xiao Qiu, having absorbed Yang Qi, was revealed in her true form. Xiao Qiu nodded awkwardly, admitting the two elder sisters'' guess, and left Xu An''s side. Xiao Cui clenched her teeth in frustration: I was careful with the amount of Yang Qi I took from our benefactor, how could he still be weakened? It was all because of you! Worried that the benefactor wouldn''t recover, she only sneaked in every four days. The three maidens refused to give way to each other, all wanting to continue with Xu An. Their auras clashed, and Xu An unconsciously grunted, which frightened them into halting. The three maids had no choice but to leave sullenly, abandoning any further bedroom activities. No sooner had they stepped out than they saw Liu Xiangyu in the courtyard, her beautiful face twisted in anger. You all of you are not human! Liu Xiangyu hissed with gritted teeth. These past days, seeing her husband grow haggard, she thought it was her own fault for exerting too much, leading to an imbalance of Yin and Yang and draining her husband''s energy. That''s why she reduced their intimate encounters. As for the ghosts her husband mentioned, she pretended to be scared on the outside, but inside she was indifferent, knowing it was impossible. How could there be ghosts under her watch, a mighty Nascent Soul Stage Snake Demon? Little did she expect, there actually were! Xiao Cui turned out to be a Nascent Soul Stage ghost! Xiao Zhu was a Nascent Soul Stage Fox Demon! Xiao Qiu was a Spirit Device of a magic artifact! If not for their recent clashing auras, she wouldn''t have discovered them at all. All this time, she thought her husband''s weakness was her own doing. Just a few days ago, she happened to encounter a mysterious seller of Yang Invigorating Blood in the black market, so she bought a drop, diluted it in some glossy ganoderma soup, ready to enjoy herself tonight. As for Lu Yang and the other two, it didn''t matter; they could just be knocked out. Who would have thought she hadn''t even entered the room when she sensed the three maids competing inside her husband''s room? So the Pure Yang Blood I spent a fortune on was for you three to use! The three maids had long known of Liu Xiangyu''s true form since she had been preoccupied with hiding her identity in front of Xu An, not expecting the maids to be secretly watching and inadequately alert. Mistress, please let me explain, said Xiao Qiu, the most timid, trying to defend herself. Liu Xiangyu threw a soundproof Array Method into Xu An''s room, then set up an Array Method around the Xu residence to isolate it from the outside world, her tone chilling. Talking is useless. By the rules of the Cultivation World, might makes right. Today, I will show you the consequences of being maids who steal from their masters! Xiao Cui was fearlessly defiant; she, the mighty Rudder Master of the Jiuyou Sect, the largest underground force in Chunjiang City, had no reason to fear Liu Xiangyu, the foreign Snake Demon. Xu An has shown me kindness, I will not leave him! Xiao Zhu was equally resolute: Xu An''s ancestor saved my life. .cO To repay such an immense debt, I can only repay his descendant after taking human form! Though Xiao Qiu was timid, she was determined when it came to matters involving Xu An: The master has awakened me; I will belong to the master for life! In the courtyard, the four Nascent Soul Stage beings stood unyielding; a Nascent Soul-level battle was about to erupt. The three feigning sleep were caught by surprise by such an occurrence, at a loss for what to do. What should we do? Lu Yang asked for the other two''s opinions. Meng Jingzhou gritted his teeth so hard that sparks seemed to fly: Let''s kill Xu An first! Chapter 669 Chapter 669: Chapter 668: Pagoda Suppressing the Snake Demon Chapter 669: Chapter 668: Pagoda Suppressing the Snake Demon Meng Jingzhou felt that ever since he had started selling his blood, he had not encountered any good fortune. First, there was Shi Chan testing one''s Zen heart in the brothel, followed by the great chaos in Xu An''s harem. The key was that both of these people used his own blood! He said he felt that the glossy ganoderma soup Liu Xiangyu brought over smelled bloody, and lo and behold, it was his own! What to do when the harem catches fire? Just eliminate the chief culprits, and all troubles will be no more. Alternatively, he could spare Xu An''s life and just throw a Single Curse Fist. In the courtyard, the Snake Demon, Ghost Cultivator, Fox Demon, and Spirit Device were in a fierce battle; thankfully, the Array Method temporarily shielded the situation here, or the patrolling constables would have come to investigate long ago. Liu Xiangyu, with a shake of her body, transformed into a white serpent tens of zhang long, thicker than a water barrel, hissing as it flicked its forked tongue, cold eyes fixated on the three maids. I hit it off with master right from our first meeting, sealing a lifelong promise amidst the Qingming spring rains. Where does it leave room for you monsters and demons to interfere! The serpent''s body rolled and thrashed, shaking the earth and creating cracks in the ground, opening its gaping maw to swallow the three maids whole. Xiao Qiu stretched out her arms, and countless vague black specters fused with the night, concealing her figure, and even her Nascent Soul emerged to block the white serpent''s gaping maw. What counts as love at first sight? NovelFire.site Love that hasn''t been tested by life and death is but empty talk! That day, my identity was exposed, and I was pursued by the government office. Fortunately, I encountered the benefactor who let me use the Haoran righteousness he generated to conceal my form. Only then did I survive! If not for my unusual identity, which after explaining to the benefactor could have affected his imperial examinations, I would have married him long ago, leaving no chance for you to become the main wife! Xiao Zhu revealed her true form of the Demon Race, a snow-white fox spirit looking like a sprite in the snow, graceful and agile. Let it snow! Suddenly, heavy snow began to fall in the courtyard, the temperature plummeted, breath turned to frost, and water froze upon contact. I''m the spirit of a snow fox. Over a hundred years ago, the benefactor''s ancestor rescued me from a hunter''s trap. I wandered into a forbidden land, swallowed an unknown fruit, awakened the ancient bloodline in me, and used the power inherited in the bloodline to cultivate a human form. I had wanted to repay the benefactor''s ancestor in my human form, but by the time I could, he had already turned to dust. NovelFire.site.co Since that''s the case, I will repay the benefactor! Had I not worried about the benefactor accepting my true identity, I would have confessed my feelings to him long ago! Liu Xiangyu let out a cold laugh, Every one of you sneaks a bite at night, rendering the master drained of energy, yet you all have your justifications. I was the one who found out about the glossy ganoderma affair; the Pure Yang Blood was purchased by me. What have the three of you done! Had it not been for your simultaneous appearance tonight, I would still be unaware that all three of you are non-human, to the extent that the master had to invite three at the Golden Core Stage from outside! The white serpent stirred a violent wind, icy and bone-chilling, howling as it approached, causing an involuntary shudder. Xiangyu opened a barrier, temporarily blocking Liu Xiangyu''s attack. Her true form was a jade pendant, a defensive magic artifact. My lady, please calm your anger. The master awakened me, but not knowing how to face him, I delayed revealing my identity and did not intend any deception. Just as the second round of battle was about to erupt, a sound of Buddha''s chant alarmed all four of them into ceasing their actions. Amitabha, could the four lady benefactors please stop fighting temporarily for this poor monk''s sake? Shi Chan voluntarily stepped into the courtyard, accompanied by two Protectors, one wielding a sword and the other ready with a clenched fist. You three woke up, no, you''ve never fallen into unconsciousness?! The faces of Liu Xiangyu and the rest shifted slightly, revealing a hint of panic; none of them had noticed that the three individuals the benefactor had invited were indeed conscious. This shouldn''t be happening; the mesmerizing fragrance I released should cause anyone at the Nascent Soul Early Stage without guard to faint for three hours! Xiao Cui was the most shocked, aware of how potent her mesmerizing fragrance was. Definitely not something those at the Golden Core Stage could resist. The more important issue was that these three people knew their true identities! What were they to do if their husband found out? You''ve been pretending to sleep all this time! The four women''s cheeks flushed with shame. Could it be that everything that happened in bed with Xu An tonight was seen clearly by these three? In their anger, all four women attacked at once. The white snake coiled, a multitude of ghosts roamed the night, the snow fox brought down snowfall, and the jade pendant revealed its spirit. The monk harbors no intention of instigating conflict. Facing the joint attack of the four women, Shi Chan remained calm and composed as he took out a Jiuchong magic artifact and tossed it into the air. The artifact emitted a pale golden glow that enveloped the four women, rendering them immobile. What, what kind of magic artifact is this? The four women were astonished, having never seen such a wondrous magic artifact before. Jade pendant Xiao Qiu felt even greater pressure from a superior magic artifact. Ladies, you cannot overcome the three of us, said Shi Chan with a sigh, releasing the four women from the suppression. A golden figure appeared behind him, with a Vajra in his left hand and a Dharma wheel in his right, the epitome of the orthodox Sixteen-foot Golden Body. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Lu Yang''s hand, the Green Peak Sword gleamed with a cold light, its piercing Sword Qi like countless needles to the eye, so daunting that one dared not look directly at it. Meng Jingzhou executed the Three heads and six arms technique; each of his powerful arms was ready to explode with force, one punch could reach the sky, another could split the earth, and his expression was fierce with rage in his eyes. Nascent Soul no, is it the Divinity Transformation Stage?! Liu Xiangyu and her three maids turned pale in an instant. Although these three men appeared to have similar cultivation levels, the aura they displayed was unmistakably that of the Divinity Transformation Stage! Even without the Jiuchong magic artifact, any one of them could subdue her! Were there not only two Divinity Transformation Stages in Chunjiang City, both affiliated with the government office? Where had her husband found these three Divinity Transformation Stages from? Seeing that the four women had calmed down, Shi Chan retracted his Golden Body, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou followed suit. Beneath Xu An''s trust, I have come to address his lack of Yang Qi. I implore you four ladies not to make things difficult for this monk, he said. The four women naturally agreed, acting very docile. Liu Xiangyu transformed into her human form and invited the three masters to the hall to talk. Before we discuss the matter, let me introduce myself, said the monk. My Dharma name is Shi Chan, a disciple of the Suspension Temple. The women''s expressions changed again, anxiety setting inaEURthey were in the presence of a high monk from the Suspension Temple. Very little was heard about the disciples of the Suspension Temple, which was shrouded in mystery to the outside world, so the four women couldn''t gauge Shi Chan''s intentions. Xiao Cui was the most nervous; as the Rudder Master of the Jiuyou Sect, if her identity was exposed, she feared there would be no escape. Ms. Liu, if this monk isn''t mistaken, are you from the white snake clan of the Demon Territory? questioned Shi Chan. The master sees clearly, she admitted. Ms. Liu, heed this monk''s adviceaEURyour relationship with Mr. Xu An is truly improper, he said. Liu Xiangyu''s face turned deathly pale, a bad premonition washing over her: Is the master suggesting that my husband and I, being human and demon, have distinct paths, and ultimately cannot remain together? Shi Chan shook his head. Not at all. What I mean is that, when registering a marriage, one must verify their race. Mr. Xu An is unaware of your identity, meaning the two of you merely have the reality of husband and wife, without the title. I suggest the two of you go to the government office to register. Chapter 670 Chapter 670: Chapter 669 Elder Brother Lu Yang Speaks the Truth Chapter 670: Chapter 669 Elder Brother Lu Yang Speaks the Truth Liu Xiangyu did not dare to tell Xu An about her true identity, so the two had never registered their marriage. Xu An was not particular about these things. If his wife was unwilling, then let it be, no big deal. Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three maids lit up. Although Xu An and Liu Xiangyu had always referred to each other as husband and wife, it turned out they had never actually registered their marriage. Indeed, to register a marriage at the government office, at the very least, both parties'' identities must be verified. Since Benefactor did not know Liu Xiangyu was a Snake Demon, it meant they had not registered their marriage yet. Then what kind of official wife are you? Since you, Liu Xiangyu, did not register, does that not mean we are all on the same starting line? The master is truly worthy of the title, seeing issues they could not see. As for the four of you taking turns to be intimate with Benefactor Xu, resulting in his insufficiency of Yang Qi, it''s beyond the scope of this poor monk''s abilities, However, my senior brother here can solve your problems, Shi Chanzhen introduced Meng Jingzhou earnestly. My senior brother possesses Yang Invigorating Blood, which I am sure Liu Benefactor is not unfamiliar with. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co In the long run, this poor monk recommends you ladies purchase several drops of Yang Invigorating Blood, Meng Jingzhou put on a serious face and took out several small bottles containing Yang Invigorating Blood. One hundred thousand Spirit Stones per drop. He demanded a sky-high price. After a hot sale on the black market, Meng Jingzhou realized he had sold them too cheaply. This blood, from the strongest Single Body Spiritual Root of ancient times, with effects like invigorating Yang and strengthening kidneys, prolonging life, immunity to all poisons, enhancing memory, and improving physical constitution, was a marvellous item that you couldn''t buy even if you had Spirit Stones. One hundred thousand Spirit Stones per drop expensive? Not at all. I''ll buy five drops! Liu Xiangyu went all in, understanding that the three maids saw an opportunity and wanted to contend with her for the position of official wife. If she lost her status as the official wife, how often she would have to compete with the three maids for her husband''s affection in the future would be determined by who bought more blood today. I''ll buy six drops! Xiao Cui shouted. The barbecue shop was doing well, and as the store manager, she had a substantial percentage cut, making her the wealthiest among the four women. I, I''ll buy three drops. Xiao Zhu didn''t have much confidence, as she came from an unorthodox background and did not have many Spirit Stones. As for Xiao Qiu, her situation was even sadder; she was a Spirit Device and didn''t have a single Spirit Stone. Meng Jingzhou left behind fourteen small bottles and took back the rest, casually accepting one million four hundred thousand Spirit Stones. Tsk, earning these Spirit Stones didn''t bring any sense of achievement at all. Then this poor monk will return to Benefactor Xu''s room with the three senior brothers, and wait until dawn, Please clean up the traces of the fight in the courtyard, ladies. Snow had fallen earlier thanks to Xiao Zhu, and the courtyard was still chilling everyone to the bone. .c0 A few hours later, Xu An woke up feeling quite good. Did the three masters have any gains last night? I feel much more refreshed upon waking up today. Meng Jingzhou thought to himself, of course, if it hadn''t been for the invigorating Yang Invigorating Blood you had last night, after being intimate with a ghost, a demon, and a spirit device, you wouldn''t even be able to get out of bed today. Amitabha, there were some gains last night, and the problem has been resolved. Benefactor will no longer suffer from insufficient Yang Qi. Xu An''s eyes lit up with joy. The expert recommended by Elder Brother Zhong Ming was indeed formidable, Thank you for your hard work, Master. Then, about the feeaEUR Five hundred taels of silver will suffice. Xu An was surprised, not because it was expensive, but because the price was too cheap. He had sought many experts, but none could solve his problem, yet the master fixed it in one night, and it only cost five hundred taels of silver? For someone with an inheritance from his parents, five hundred taels of silver was nothing. Then why have I always been lacking energy? When the time comes, Benefactor will know himself. Ah, oh. Xu An thought to himself that the master was still playing word games, all mysterious and secretive. After tidying up his clothes, Xu An prepared to have breakfast and continue reading the sages'' books. As soon as he stepped out the door, he saw his wife and three maids standing neatly at the entrance. The four women said in unison: Husband benefactor master, I have actually been hiding something from you. In fact, I am a Snake Demon a Ghost Cultivator a Fox Demon a Spirit Device. The four women each showed their divine abilities and revealed their true forms: a several dozen feet long white snake, a ghost cultivator with a sinister wind swirling about, a fluffy fox, and a spirit device whose figure faded into a jade pendant. Xu An''s eyes rolled back, and he fainted on the spot. Lu Yang sighed, this courage just wasn''t enough. But the following matters had nothing to do with them anymore. The three of them took advantage of the sparsely populated streets in the early morning to return to the inn. A pair of hidden eyes watched quietly as the trio''s figures disappeared into the inn, then turned to instruct their subordinates. Tell the boss, they''ve returned to the inn; it''s time to make a move. After being tossed about all night, even the energy of the three of them felt exhausted and needed a good rest. About an hour later, a knock came at Lu Yang''s door. Is anyone there? Lu Yang, sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes but still felt a bit sluggish; he hadn''t fully rested. Who was looking for him? Under the probe of his Spiritual Sense, he saw many people standing in the corridor, dressed in the style of government office personnel. Lu Yang stood up and opened the door, facing a somewhat portly middle-aged man. Upon seeing Lu Yang, the middle-aged man''s face broke into an enthusiastic smile. Assuming this must be Seek Dao Sect''s Lu Yang, allow me to introduce myself. My surname is Liu, and I am the City Lord of Chunjiang City. Lu Yang was startled, how would the City Lord know about his existence? Lu Yang suddenly realizedaEURin front of Boss Hong, he had boasted, calling out his own title; it must have been disclosed during the interrogation of Boss Hong! That was careless, as he was too focused on showing off at the time and didn''t consider the aftermath. City Lord Liu also called Meng Jingzhou and Shi Chan from the neighboring rooms, inviting them all into Lu Yang''s room. City Lord Liu said amiably, For the three noble nephews to visit Chunjiang City without saying hello, we''re truly being treated as strangers. May I know if the three of you are here with a mission from the Immortal Sect? Amitabha, we monks have come to Chunjiang City for some private matters. Hearing it was a private matter, City Lord Liu''s smile grew even broader: If the three noble nephews don''t mind, why not come to my residence for a simple meal tonight? If it''s a private matter, that''s great; I''ll quickly help you resolve your private matter so you can leave soon. Suddenly, Lu Yang said, Originally, we came for private affairs, but in Chunjiang City, we happened upon clues regarding the demonic sect. Upon the mention of the demonic sect, City Lord Liu visibly tensed up: Do you need me to dispatch men to assist? Lu Yang shook his head, declining City Lord Liu''s offer and seriously said, We are investigating covertly. If the government office''s people also start to act, the situation would become complicated, with the risk of alerting the enemy. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Based on the current clues, we''ve discovered traces of the Jiuyou Sect''s activities in Chunjiang City, and they''ve been active for some time. Our preliminary judgment is that the person leading the activities is a Ghost Cultivator who likes to consume the Yang Qi of men. There has already been one male victim, who was fortunate that we arrived in time. He was spared from disaster and retained his life. We also discovered that this Ghost Cultivator was involved in a brawl between four Nascent Soul Stage beings, with various factions competing and refusing to yield, making the situation extremely complex. Senior Brother Shi Chan, isn''t that so? Amitabha, monks do not tell lies; Elder Brother Lu Yang is correct. Chapter 671 Chapter 671: Chapter 670: An Unexpected Event Chapter 671: Chapter 670: An Unexpected Event Before arriving, City Lord Liu had already inquired about the identity of each Immortal Sect disciple who had come to Chunjiang City. Among them, the most notable was Lu Yang. As a disciple of Daoist Buyu, the most popular character in storytelling, he was very likely the future Master of the Dao Seeking Sect. Being the fourth disciple of Daoist Buyu, the likelihood of him telling the truth was questionable. Therefore, when Lu Yang said they had found clues of the demonic sect in Chunjiang City, City Lord Liu was in a state of skepticism mixed with belief. But after Shi Chan affirmed it, he believed what Lu Yang said. Shi Chan, a dignified disciple of Suspension Temple and a bona fide monk, would not lie. If that''s the case, then I''ll have to trouble Young Hero Lu to continue searching for clues of the demonic sect in our city, City Lord Liu said, after all, this concerns the safety of millions of city residents. Should you three heroes have any needs, just ask, and I will do my best to fulfill them. Confirming that Lu Yang and the other two had truly found demonic sect clues in Chunjiang City, and considering that it involved four Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, City Lord Liu knew he must take it seriously. NovelFire.site.c0 If he wasn''t careful and a major casualty occurred, it was questionable whether he could remain as the city lord. City Lord Liu is being too courteous, Lu Yang said solemnly, serious as a general heading into battle, eliminating demons and protecting the Dao is our duty, there is no need for thanks. Meng Jingzhou also chimed in from beside him, clenching his fist and with the light of justice shimmering in his eyes, Rest assured, City Lord Liu, with the three of us brothers here, the demonic sect will not cause any turmoil! NovelFire.site Every word that Elder Brother Lu Yang said was true, not belonging to deception, but why did it feel inconsistent with objective facts? Well, since you three heroes still need to investigate the demonic sect clues, I won''t bother you any further, as I must prepare to welcome a VIP. A VIP? The One Qi Venerable from the Control Qi Sect. Today at noon, he will escort members of the Night Pavilion to the Imperial City. The Prefectorial Governor is concerned about further incidents and has specially requested the One Qi Venerable for the escort. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang understood. He had seen this One Qi Venerable during the 120,000th anniversary celebration of the Dao Seeking Sect, one of the invited Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancestors, truly an old brand of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Baqian, a dabbler in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, was incomparable to him. Lu Yang and the others bid farewell to City Lord Liu. Returning to the second floor of the inn, they saw the Fu Ling sisters cautiously peeking out. Have they all left? The sisters had never seen such a high-ranking official as the city lord, and were almost scared to death upon hearing that the city lord was coming. They have left, Shi Chan replied. You three heroes, are you really Even Nascent Soul Stage cultivators would not warrant the city lord personally visiting, right? Immortal Sect disciples. Immortal Sect disciples?! the Fu Ling sisters exclaimed, their beautiful eyes widening in shock. Only then did they remember, Lu Yang and the others had helped them many times, yet they still didn''t know their names. I am Shi Chan, a humble monk, and these two are my senior brothers, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, Shi Chan introduced. The Lu Yang from ''The Legend of Lu Yang of the Dao Seeking Sect'' who at the Foundation Establishment Stage could challenge those at the Divinity Transformation Stage? The Meng Jingzhou from ''The Legend of Meng Jingzhou of the Dao Seeking Sect'' with a will as firm as iron, unperturbed even in the company of a sacred maiden? Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: While what was said was the truth, why did it seem so strange to hear? And why were the sisters having such a strong reaction? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had seldom listened to storytelling and were unaware that they were currently the most beloved figures among the common folk. The Gold Clan Leader, in order to promote Meng Jingzhou, had even concocted many tales about him, such as When the holy maiden threw herself into his arms, Young Master Meng sat unperturbed. Young Master Meng was poisoned by the seductive jiao''s toxin and managed to endure its debilitating effect with sheer willpower, something unprecedented. When Meng Jingzhou travels, all evil spirits give way. Some people, troubled by ghosts in their dreams, received guidance from a master to hang a picture of Meng Jingzhou catching ghosts on the wall, and thereafter, they were no longer plagued by spirits in their dreams. Every day, Meng Jingzhou consumes three little ghosts, and so on. After hearing his own legends, Meng Jingzhou''s face darkened C what kind of nonsense was all this? In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity let out a light exclamation and poked Lu Yang''s back. Ask these two girls if they have seen anyone, she said. Why? he asked. Someone has left dream imprints on them, and that person''s cultivation level is not low; it feels malicious. Lu Yang was alarmed, sensing that this did not bode well, and quickly asked. Have the two of you encountered any strange people or events today? The sisters Fu Ling looked puzzled, wondering why Young Hero Lu would suddenly ask such a question. Now that you mention it, on our way back from a business deal, indeed, a mysterious person walked towards us and said that we should have a beautiful dream. What did that person look like? He was skinny and tall, just like a bamboo pole. Venerable, all the people are here. City Lord Liu brought out all the members of Night Pavilion from the dungeon, shacked with magical artifacts that blocked spiritual essence, guarded day and night by several cultivators of the Body Integration Realm to ensure no accidents occurred. One Qi Venerable nodded solemnly, his gaze sweeping over Ye Xiao and others, causing tingles on Ye Xiao''s scalp. Being escorted by a cultivator who has passed the Transcendance Tribulation was apparently giving them too much credit. City Lord Liu commanded his subordinates to escort them into the cages and affix seals. One Qi Venerable nodded again, Let''s go. Suddenly, an ethereal voice echoed from thin air, sounding sinister, Hehe, it won''t be so easy to take away someone I have set my eyes on. Who''s there! One Qi Venerable expanded his Spiritual Sense, scanning every inch of the surrounding space. A tall, slender shadow cloaked in darkness stepped out from the void, smiling enigmatically at One Qi Venerable. The Transcendance Tribulation cultivator of Great Xia, you shall stay here, it said. One Qi Venerable waved his hand fiercely, blasting City Lord Liu and the others away, Quickly, leave this place! The opponent knew who he was yet dared to strike, clearly they came prepared! Leave? The slender dark figure sneered coldly, as an unseen power enveloped the entire city. I would like to see who among you can leave this place. One Qi Venerable became instantly alert, but before he could react, his vision blurred, and the scene before him shifted. It was still Chunjiang City, but all the colors had faded. Outside the city, travelers about to enter Chunjiang were dumbstruck as they watched the city vanish into thin air, leaving behind a massive pit. What is this place! One Qi Venerable was like a soldier facing battle, not even understanding what had happened. Both City Lord Liu and the members of Night Pavilion were all here; they hadn''t moved an inch, yet in this place, every person and thing appeared faded as if washed out. The tall dark figure spread its arms wide: Transcendance Tribulation cultivator of Great Xia, welcome to my world. I call it the Void Realm. Upon hearing the words Void Realm, One Qi Venerable recalled a piece of history and reacted swiftly, drawing out his Life-bound Magical Treasure, The power of the Dao Fruit Outline C you are a Semi-Immortal! Chapter 672 Chapter 672: Chapter 671 Void Venerate Chapter 672: Chapter 671 Void Venerate So, what has happened here? In the inn, Lu Yang and his two companions looked at each other in confusion. In the blink of an eye, the colors around them instantly darkened; when they pushed open the window, the street outside was the same. Lu Yang extended his Spiritual Sense to observe the objects around him. The material and density had not changed at all. The purpose of the color change seemed to be to inform them that some unknown change had occurred here. Fairy, do you know what''s going on? Fairy Eternity carefully sensed for a moment, Hmm, it seems you have been pulled into another space. This is a space completely controlled by an individual. The entire town has been brought into this space, severing contact with the outside world. Those who were left outside the city would probably see Chunjiang City disappear, leaving only a large pit on the ground. It''s like the power of a Dao Fruit Outline, but it''s not one that''s appeared in ancient times. I have never seen it before. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang: aEUR NovelFire.site Old Lu, what''s the situation, what did the Immortal say? Meng Jingzhou stealthily asked Lu Yang. We''ve got big trouble on our hands. Suddenly, power fluctuations came from the distance. It''s in the direction of the dungeon! Lu Yang had the sharpest senses. Let''s go have a look. The two Benefactresses, please stay here, we will return shortly. Void Realm? One Qi Venerable, holding a treasure gourd, stared intently at the Illusory Shadow. According to historical records, at the end of the Great Yu, the world was in chaos, heroes vied for power, and before the Jiang and Meng influential families had fully risen, there was one force that was very likely to win the world. That was the Great Yu''s largest Sect at the end of its period, the Void Sect. The founder of the Sect was a Semi-Immortal known as Void Venerate. Unfortunately, the Void Sect could not withstand the rise of the Jiang and Meng influential families and was jointly destroyed by them. The whereabouts of Void Venerate became unknown. Void Venerate''s Dao Fruit Outline was known as the Void Realm Dao Fruit Outline, which is a type of Dao Fruit Outline that creates entirely new spaces. The ability is to forcibly pull people into a completely new space. As for what happens upon entering the new space, ancient texts made no record of it. This new space came to be called Void Realm. Are you Void Venerate? The tall, dark figure expressed slight surprise, Oh, I did not expect someone still remembers me. The books on the market do not contain records about me. It seems you, Great Xia''s upper echelons, have internal information. Now that his identity had been recognized, the tall figure no longer hid his true face. Layers of dark matter peeled off from his body, revealing a handsome face. Jiang Pingan established Great Xia with State Destiny as the foundation, and State Destiny thrives on stability and prosperity. To destabilize it, nothing is more effective than establishing an assassination organization. Jiang Pingan was the first Emperor Xia. Void Venerate sighed with a touch of regret, It''s a pity that Great Xia''s supervision is too strict; I could not find the right assassination organization. Thus, I had to search among ancient cultivators, and fortunately, I found this Night Pavilion. Just taking the chance to eliminate Night Pavilion and kill you, a Transcendance Tribulation Stage of Great Xia! Big words for someone of your standing! One Qi Venerable opened the treasure gourd, and an endless stream of purple Qi, like a flowing ribbon, burst out, sweeping toward Void Venerate. This was the innate One Qi he had cultivated since his youth, soft enough to form chains to trap people, firm enough to break mountains and seas, shattering space. Void Venerate lightly hopped backward, dodging the attack. The One Qi Venerable felt some regret, for that strike was but a feint aimed at the Void Venerate, its real purpose was to shatter the space and break out of the Void Realm. Unfortunately, the Void Realm, being a product of the Dao Fruit Outline, could not be broken by the innate purple energy. The Void Venerate sensed the slight tremor of the Void Realm and sneered coldly, I did not expect the innate purple energy to possess such might. Condensing innate true qi and returning to simplicity, the method of Qi Refinement is indeed extraordinary. What a pity that its lineage will be severed here. If he wasn''t careful, he could indeed have been harmed by the innate purple energy. After some thought, the Void Venerate flicked his finger, breaking the shackles and cages holding the people of Night Pavilion, You''ve been freely killing people in the city, disperse their attention. Like receiving amnesty, those of Night Pavilion complied with the commanding order of a Semi-Immortal-level Great Power, who would dare not to? Besides, who wouldn''t enjoy killing when they had joined an assassin organization? The One Qi Venerable grew furiously angry, How dare you! Here I establish the rule [All members of Night Pavilion must not move!] The anticipated constraint did not materialize, and the assassins of Night Pavilion moved freely. Annihilate them! City Lord Liu bellowed as the officers sprang into action; the common people were like lambs to the slaughter in front of these assassins, with no power to fight back. .Co Did I allow you to move? The Void Venerate said languidly, with a mere thought, a massive black cage sealed off Liu and the others. The One Qi Venerable''s expression darkened as though water could drip from it; he had not at all seen how the black cage had been formed by the Void Venerate. Fairy Eternity, who was observing the battle, suddenly realized, So that''s how it is, this place is that Semi-Immortal''s home ground. Rules don''t work here, but he can rely on his mind to activate Void creations, a power he holds in the Void Realm. The Void Realm is his turf, he can morph anything here, it feels almost identical to a dream realm. Lu Yang hurriedly sent a message to the One Qi Venerable, Venerable, rules are useless here. The opponent''s powers might be activated by their thoughts to create Void objects. We will handle the people from Night Pavilion! The One Qi Venerable didn''t expect to find Lu Yang here. Lu Yang and the two others intervened bravely, intercepting the assassins from Night Pavilion. Mere three at Nascent Soul Stage, daring to block our path? the deputy head of Night Pavilion, protector to Ye Xiao, sneered as his hand reached out. Slap. Another large hand appeared across the sky, blocking the deputy head of Night Pavilion. Leave this person to me! A figure soared out from the city; he was one of the three who had initially ambushed the deputy head of Night Pavilion. After the ambush succeeded, he wasn''t involved in the aftermath, enjoying his vacation in Chunjiang City, never expecting to encounter such an event. Although he was stronger than the deputy head of Night Pavilion, he was not yet strong enough to decide the victor immediately. They''re just three at the Nascent Soul Stage, let''s go together! the Nascent Soul Stage assassins from Night Pavilion did not take Lu Yang and the others seriously. The Golden Body rose from the ground, one palm striking dead a Nascent Soul Stage assassin, leaving only debris behind. Meng Jingzhou displayed the Divine Ability of three heads and six arms, charging into the group of assassins, sweeping through them like a whirlwind. When an assassin attempted a sneak attack from behind, he discovered that his dagger couldn''t even pierce Meng Jingzhou''s skin. Call the Sword Washing Pool! Lu Yang called out lightly, and the Sword Washing Pool flew out from his Storage Ring, crushing a Nascent Soul Stage assassin on impact. Two long swords shook off the water from the Sword Washing Pool and flew to stand by Lu Yang''s side, like Protectors. Clone! Lu Yang split into a Wooden Avatar; one hand wielding the Green Peak Sword, the other the Dark Moon Sword, the two swords combined their might, plowing the ground with sword qi, their radiance outshining all, chopping the assassins to pieces. The remaining assassins who were temporarily spared shuddered in fear; these three were certainly not at the Nascent Soul Stage! Chapter 673 Chapter 673: Chapter 672: Chunjiang City Full of Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers Chapter 673: Chapter 672: Chunjiang City Full of Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers The residents living near the dungeon, upon seeing the assassins mobilize en masse, were frightened to the point of losing their souls. All these assassins had cultivation levels, and to kill them was as easy as flipping their hand! But, what they didn''t know was that, as afraid as they were, the assassins were even more terrified. Although there were many assassins from the Night Pavilion, none were a match for Lu Yang and his two companions. Even the assassins at the Nascent Soul Stage couldn''t withstand a single move, not to mention those at the Golden Core Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, and Qi Cultivation StageaEURwho died in droves with each attack. Split up and run! The assassins were scared stiff; they enjoyed killing, but not suicide. These three were simply not opponents they could handle. NovelFire.site Any astute observer could see that, after this battle, as long as one survived, they could cling to the coattails of a Semi-Immortal, ascend to the skies in a single bound, and have boundless prospects ahead. They mustn''t fall at the hands of these three, no matter what! Thinking of running? Lu Yang exchanged a look with Meng Jingzhou, and they acted simultaneously, circling around the assassins. Draw the prison! Draw the Ground into a Prison! NovelFire.site What kind of move is this! The assassins panicked. The underground prisons were indestructible. Daggers broke upon contact, and the cages above ground were actually rings of light, from within which not a single person could leave! Some of the more clever assassins, seeing that they couldn''t beat Lu Yang and the others, had already fled in panic. Split up and pursue! Shi Chan retracted his eighteen-foot Golden Body and, with wind beneath his feet as if he had sprouted wings, he walked on air, covering a hundred yards in one step, almost as if he were teleporting through space. One of Buddhism''s six Divine Abilities, the Divine Foot. Meng Jingzhou, being a Body Cultivator, wasn''t suited for fast flying speeds and relied on the explosive force of his legs to be even faster than flying. It was just that he couldn''t quite reach the speed of Shi Chan. This is still too slow. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou hesitated for a moment. Originally, he hadn''t wanted to use this technique, but lives were at stake, and it wasn''t a time for saving face. So be it, let the world witness the power of the Nascent Soul Stage! He retracted his three heads and six arms and merged his two Nascent Souls again, sprouting six legs from his lower half! He didn''t have the Divine Abilities, but he could grow six legs! Stop, don''t run! Meng Jingzhou targeted an assassin. All six legs pushed off simultaneously, charging toward the target. The assassin glanced back and was almost scared out of his wits. The six-legged monster was rapidly closing in, and then a fist as large as a sandbag smashed over, killing with a single blow. Meng Jingzhou''s aura was ferocious. Today, any assassin who laid eyes on him in this form could consider themselves dead! Lu Yang commanded his Clone to intercept the assassins while he flew using the pool, with Qingfeng and Mingyue, his two swords, flanking him like Protectors, following closely by his side. The moment he spotted an assassin, the two swords flew out instantly, taking their heads, or he would crash into them with the Sword Washing Pool, mashing them into a pulp. Some assassins realized that they wouldn''t be able to escape this way and had to take hostages as a threat. He burst into a wealthy family''s home, where those living in such places were either rich or nobleaEURperfect for taking hostages. Don''t move, if any of you do, I''ll kill them! He charged into the house, glaring fiercely at the male master of the house, and threatened with a harsh voice. Four sets of eyes, filled with killing intent, gazed steadily at him. Dare to threaten my husband? Four figures surrounded the assassin, causing him to break out in a cold sweat from fear. He could sense that each of them was stronger than him in cultivation. Before he could react, a huge snake tail swept across, hitting him so hard that not a single bone remained unbroken, and he was instantly bereft of life. What exactly happened? Liu Xiangyu furrowed her brow tightly, the incident had occurred so abruptly that they had no idea what the specific changes were in Chunjiang City. They only knew there were massive energy fluctuations overhead, far beyond their cultivation levels, completely out of their league to intervene. Just one wave of such energy could crush them to pieces countless times over. Xiao Qiu, you have protective abilities, stay here to guard the husband well, we three will go out to check on the situation and see if there''s any way we can lend a hand. Yes, mistress. One assassin chose the shop, proving to be quite clever. Nobody move! The assassin released the pressure of the Golden Core Early Stage, which for ordinary people was a catastrophic disaster. Based on experience, as soon as he released the pressure, the commoners would tremble and couldn''t even stand up. But reality was entirely the opposite. The shop attendants, as if they hadn''t felt the pressure at all, simultaneously looked up and regarded the assassin with curious eyes. Well, well, someone''s quite daring, even daring to threaten us! Close the door, don''t let him escape! Damn it, honest businesses get targeted by assassins, it''s tough being an honest person. The assassin staggered backwards two steps, suddenly stricken with a sense of impending doom. He turned to run, but the shop door closed with a bang on its own, seamless without even a crack, preventing anyone from peering through to see what was happening inside. Help me Gag him! Bang! The shop door was knocked open by the assassin, who lay sprawled on the ground, struggling to crawl away. The inside of the shop was pitch black, from the darkness countless hands reached out, grabbing the assassin''s ankles, pulling him back in. The assassin''s nails desperately scratched the ground, leaving behind only white marks. The door closed once more, and after that, there was no more sound. Perhaps the door had been closed too forcefully, the signboard reading Come Again Barbecue Shop Chunjiang City Branch slightly wobbled twice. Then there were the beggars who suddenly rose up to injure people, fighting with the assassins. When Lu Yang saw this scene, he remembered what Eldest Senior Sister had once said, that true beggars are seldom seen nowadays, and the beggars one sees are cultivators cultivating amidst the mortal world. These cultivators might not be as powerful as Lu Yang and his peers, but they were more than enough to handle the assassins. The One Qi Venerable saw Lu Yang and his two companions sending the assassins running in utter defeat and laughed boisterously. Is this the assassin organization you wanted to save? The Void Venerate, having lived through the power struggles of the Great Yu''s final period, wasn''t perturbed by such matters, not allowing them to disrupt his mind state. Without uttering a word, he conjured countless magic artifacts out of thin airaEURswords, spears, axes, halberds, precious cauldrons, divine towers, jade bottles, and feather fansaEURall tribulation-level magic artifacts. The Void Realm was his home ground, and anything below the level of immortals he could create. If he were to achieve the Dao Fruit of an Immortal, he would be able to turn the insubstantial into reality, transforming the Void Realm into a completely new world. This would not be a small world like a Cave Heaven, but a universe of the Great Era. By then, he would be the true master of this world. Tribulation-level magic artifacts fell like rain, all blocked by a thirty thousand li stretch of purple qi. The innate purple qi was left riddled with holes after this volley of attacks. I want to see just how many times this stretch of purple qi can block the attacks. The Void Venerate once again produced countless tribulation-level magic artifacts, dazzlingly suspended in the air, smashing towards City Lord Liu and the others, forcing the One Qi Venerable to take the brunt of the attack. He had trapped City Lord Liu and the others, instead of killing them, precisely to tie down the One Qi Venerable! Void Venerate! the One Qi Venerable roared angrily. What, want to beg for mercy The Void Venerate smiled coldly, but before he could finish speaking, an immense force sucked him into a gourd. The One Qi Venerable quickly covered the mouth of the treasured gourd. The treasured gourd was purple at its base with decorative golden patterns. If one responded to its name, they would be sucked inside. The Purple Gold Gourd. Chapter 674 Chapter 674: Chapter 673 Buddha Beads Chapter 674: Chapter 673 Buddha Beads So the Purple Gold Gourd is a magic artifact of a senior One Qi Venerate. Everyone in Chunjiang City looked up to watch the battle, waiting for the outcome, and Lu Yang was no exception. He had only heard the Eldest Senior Sister mention the name of the Purple Gold Gourd, that it contained the Yin and Yang energies, and that anyone sucked into the gourd would be torn apart by these two energies in an instant. However, he had no idea who actually possessed this magic artifact. He had previously seen something on a black market stall claiming to be the Purple Gold Gourd, and he knew at a glance that it was a fake. Selling the entire black market wouldn''t even be enough to match the value of the real Purple Gold Gourd''s spout. Is it over just like that? Lu Yang felt that the battle ended too quickly. Do you think it''s that easy to defeat a Semi-Immortal? This guy''s nascent Dao Fruit can create things out of thin air. Even if he''s trapped in the gourd, he can still use this ability. Never underestimate any Semi-Immortal. His abilities may not amount to much in the outside world, but once in the Void Realm, there are few Semi-Immortals who can defeat him. That strong? Lu Yang was surprised, which meant that Void Venerate hadn''t yet played his trump cards. Indeed, as Fairy Eternity had predicted, the Purple Gold Gourd shook violently, and no matter how the One Qi Venerable tried to suppress it with his magic, he couldn''t stop the gourd from shaking. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Bang! The spout of the gourd was forced open by the endless magic artifacts, and Void Venerate successfully escaped. It seems you''re not completely useless for someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Void Venerate was shrouded in darkness, protected by numerous layers of armor that were riddled with scars, clearly damaged by the Yin and Yang energies. As the armor fell off layer by layer, the person of Void Venerate himself appeared unharmed. Senior Brothers, I sense that the protective Buddha Beads I left with Benefactor Peacock were activated. There may be danger on her side, I''ll go take a look, Lu Yang heard Shi Chan''s transmission and was suddenly alarmed. Be careful, Ye Xiao has never shown up, and he''s likely gone to kill Miss Peacock. Old Meng and I will also head over there! Lu Yang guessed right; having broken free from his restraints, Ye Xiao headed straight for the inn to kill Miss Peacock. He had said the person he set his sights on would either submit to him or die! And he always kept his word. Huff huff, who gave you this magic artifact! Ye Xiao was gasping for breath, with Peacock right in front of him, but no matter what he did, he was blocked by the Buddha Beads in Peacock''s arms. The creator of the magic artifact must be an extremely powerful being, at least as strong as himself! You don''t need to know! Seeing Ye Xiao was unable to harm her, Peacock breathed a sigh of relief, thankful for the magic artifact given to her by Master Shi Chan. She herself couldn''t afford a magic artifact that could block an attack from someone at the Nascent Soul Stage for fifteen minutes. If I can''t deal with you for now, then your twin sister, I''m not sure if she''s older or younger, is in danger! Ye Xiao revealed a cruel smile; he was already envisioning the twisted and sorrowful expression that would appear on Peacock''s face after he killed Fu Ling. Run, sister! Peacock quickly said, placing herself in front of Fu Ling to block Ye Xiao''s strike. But her reaction speed was no match for Ye Xiao; he only needed to circle around her, and she wouldn''t be able to protect Fu Ling. Ye Xiao turned into a black shadow and appeared behind Fu Ling. Her defenses were down, her neck''s tendons visibly bulging. He was about to succeed! A gigantic gold hand appeared, abruptly, between Ye Xiao and Fu Ling, stopping the deadly blow. Benefactor, you have too much of a murderous intent. The attack thwarted, Ye Xiao quickly retreated, knowing the other''s cultivation was not low and he might suffer if he fought face-to-face. He was an assassin, skilled in ambush, not in frontal combat. Master Shi Chan! The sisters saw Shi Chan arrive, as if they were seeing hope for life, and were thrilled beyond words. Little monk, the Buddha Beads from the Peacock are from you! Ye Xiao looked at Shi Chan as if seeing an enemy he had sworn to kill. Without the Buddha Beads, he would have succeeded long ago! Amitabha, Benefactor has good eyesight. The rosewood Buddha Beads are a magic artifact refined by this humble monk upon an insight during the late Golden Core stage using the power of vows. Nonsense, that''s impossible! Ye Xiao was furious. Could a magic artifact refined by someone at the late Golden Core stage block an attack from someone at the Nascent Soul Early Stage? Benefactor, please restrain your anger. Those who have left the householder''s life do not speak lies. Ever since I became a monk, I have only been defeated once, and losing to me is no disgrace. Shi Chan was telling the truth; the only time he had been defeated was when he went to the Seek Dao Sect to challenge the Eldest Senior Sister. Ye Xiao was even more enraged. How could he, a man who had started over after disbanding his cultivation, the Night Pavilion master who made countless cultivators tremble in fear during the Great Yu Era, be defeated by a little monk from later generations! It must be a psychological tactic! Little monk, I''m going to show you what happens when you anger an assassin! Boom! The two-meter-long Sword Washing Pool smashed through the wall, plunging headfirst into the inn''s hall. Ye Xiao only felt a tremendous force hitting him, and he was sent flying, breaking several bones, and crashing through the opposite wall. How is it, are you two ladies hurt? Where''s Ye Xiao? Lu Yang, worried that Shi Chan couldn''t handle Ye Xiao, hurriedly flew the pool over. Ironically, piloting a water pool was much faster than flying by himself. Shi Chan pointed to the hole on the opposite wall, his hands joined in prayer. NovelFire.site.cO He has already been hit flying by Elder Brother Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou then entered through the other side of the wall, holding a person in his hand. When I arrived, I saw a person lying on the roof, gravely injured but still breathing. Do any of you know this man? I think he can still be saved. Senior Brother Meng, this person is Benefactor Ye Xiao, who has just been struck flying by Elder Brother Lu Yang. Ah, this is Ye Xiao? Never mind, no saving him then. Meng Jingzhou disdainfully dropped Ye Xiao to the ground and stepped on him a couple of times. What trash; even Lu Yang could defeat him. What should we do now Before Meng Jingzhou could finish speaking, the earth trembled, the Fu Ling sisters were thrown into disarray, and the inn''s rooftop was lifted off. As the dust settled, the indifferent figure of the Void Venerate with various Transcendance Tribulation Stage magic artifacts floating around him appeared, ignoring Lu Yang and others. To him, these Nascent Soul Stage cultivators were insignificant. With a wave of his hand, he produced a drop of precious nectar, which he dropped into Ye Xiao''s mouth, reviving him and healing his injuries. He had come here for two reasons: one was to reduce the number of Great Xia''s Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators, and the other was to let Ye Xiao train a group of Body Integration Realm assassins. Both strategies were aimed at destroying the Great Xia established by Jiang Pingan. Lu Yang inwardly cursed at the bad timing; this meant that One Qi Venerable had lost. The Dao Fruit Outline abilities of the Void Venerate were his secret. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By dragging everyone into the Void Realm, he showed his hand, meaning the Void Venerate had no intention of leaving any survivors! Venerate. Knowing he was no match for Lu Yang and the others, Ye Xiao slinked behind the Void Venerate. The Void Venerate glanced over Lu Yang and the other two, his gaze settling on Meng Jingzhou, his brow slightly furrowing. You''re a Meng Family member? Defeated by the ancestors of both the Jiang and Meng families, the sect he had established was eradicated by those two forces. His hatred for the Jiang Family was by no means less than his hatred for Great Xia! All members of the Meng Family had to die! As the Void Venerate reached out to kill Meng Jingzhou, suddenly, his expression changed. He sensed someone attacking the barrier of his Void Realm. Who is it! Crack! A rift appeared in the sky, and a tall, lanky man resembling a bamboo pole appeared, staring coldly at the Void Venerate. Damn it, it was hard enough finding a clue to Twin River, now I''d like to see who the blind fool is that dares to mess with the person I''ve imprinted! Chapter 675 Chapter 675: Chapter 674: Turning the Intangible into Tangible Chapter 675: Chapter 674: Turning the Intangible into Tangible The sudden turn of events startled everyone present. Especially the Void Venerate, whose somber expression was so dark it seemed like it could drip water. NovelFire.site.co The Void Realm was his territory, isolated from all external perceptions. In theory, no one should have been able to find it, let alone enter it. The exterior of the Void Realm was more fragile than its interior. To break through the Void Realm from the outside, one''s Cultivation Level had to be at least at the level of the One Qi Venerable, which was the late stage of Passing Tribulation. He sensed the imprints flickering in the palms of the Fu Ling sisters and understood. Someone had left a mark on these two sisters and had followed it to find him. Although he didn''t know what the Twin River was, or what the relationship between the two sisters and the Twin River was, since they had come to the Void Realm, they would leave their lives here! Anyone who entered the Void Realm might know the capabilities of his Dao Fruit Outline, and absolutely could not be allowed to leave! Once the capabilities of the Dao Fruit Outline were leaked, the opponent would have corresponding countermeasures, and the advantage of his Dao Fruit Outline would be greatly diminished in the future. No matter whether this skinny bamboo pole was at the late stage of Passing Tribulation or at the peak, or even a Semi-Immortal, he was confident he could keep them here! Twin River? When Lu Yang heard the familiar term, he asked Fairy Eternity, Is it the Twin River that you created, which, if drunk, would result in the birth of twins? NovelFire.site The process of seeking the child was unknown, but eventually, the Fu Ling sisters were born. So, was it Master Yuxin who gave the mother of the Fu Ling sisters the water from the Twin River to drink? If you put it that way, it''s really possible, Fairy Eternity exclaimed, examining the Fu Ling sisters carefully and seeing nothing out of the ordinary. Fairy, can''t you tell if these sisters are the products of the Twin River? Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, Who would be able to tell that? It''s not like I gave birth to them. But if these two girls really have something to do with the Twin River, it is possible to find the river by following them. How do we find it? That''s actually quite simple, the Fairy said. With a minor magic skill of tracing origins, I can find it. However, only I can use this method; that skinny bamboo pole that just popped up definitely can''t. Then what''s his method? Lu Yang stealthily glanced at the two opposing figures in the sky, both overconfident in their own strengthaEURunlikely to be settled by a mere exchange of words. The creatures born from the Mother-child River and the Twin River have a trait; when they die, their Soul transforms into the energy of nothingness and returns to the river, becoming part of the river, which is commonly said as ''falling leaves return to their roots.'' However, there is a precondition that these creatures must die peacefully. Why is there such a precondition? Lu Yang didn''t understand. People are born without any concept of good or evil, and the Mother-child River and the Twin River must also maintain absolute purity, said the Fairy. If they die with regrets or resentment, it would contaminate the river, thereby affecting creatures born later. Hence, I added such a limitation. I see, Lu Yang nodded, realizing that Fairy Eternity had put much thought into creating the two rivers. This skinny bamboo pole probably wants the two girls to die peacefully in their sleep, and when that happens, their true Spirits will return to the Twin River. However, he only left an imprint and hadn''t prepared to lull the girls into a dream before being dragged into the Void Realm together by this boy called Void. Fairy Eternity''s guess was correct; seeing the intrusion of outsiders, Void Venerate was filled with a killing intent, and the skinny bamboo pole wasn''t any better off. He had put in an unknown amount of effort to find the Twin River. After he woke up, he heard about Master Yuxin''s ability to help people have children and realized that Master Yuxin knew the location of the Twin River. Unfortunately, by that time, Master Yuxin had already passed away of old age, making it impossible to begin the search. He could only settle for the next best thingaEURfinding the latest Twin River twins, the Fu Ling sisters. If he killed the sisters directly, their true Spirits would harbor resentment and wouldn''t return to the Twin River. But he couldn''t wait a hundred years for the sisters to die of old age. Moreover, as Twin River twins, they had great fortune on their side, making it difficult to kill them easily. Therefore, he could only make the sisters die in their dreams. He had found the two sisters and was ready to make them spend a lifetime in their dreams tonight, sleeping to death within. Unexpectedly, before evening came, this situation arose. This was the Immortal Artifact of the legends, the Twin River created by Immortals, an ancient supreme treasure crafted by the Yingtian Immortal. Its value rivaled that of other Immortal Artifacts, embodying the Yingtian Immortal''s supreme Divine Ability and the essence of heaven and earth. Whoever blocked his acquisition of the Twin River was his sworn enemy, harboring a vendetta as deep as the sea of blood! I will take these two away, the tall, thin man said coldly, not paying any attention to the Void Venerate. The Void Venerate was angered by the tall, thin man''s commanding tone: Fellow Daoist, you really don''t take me seriously! So, will you let them go or not? The tall, thin man showed no mercy to those who stood in the way of his destiny. What if I say no? Then we will see the truth through combat! Both men had their own pride and neither was willing to back down. Moreover, the Void Venerate had never intended to let the other party leave alive. Ten Thousand Creations! With a thought from the Void Venerate, a plethora of magic artifacts appeared, nearly a hundred kinds, and each one was steeped in deadly poison, incurable, guaranteeing death upon the slightest contact! Void Collapse! The space beneath the tall, thin man''s feet twisted, like a swamp impossible to escape. Facing various magic artifacts, he had no place to dodge! The Void Realm was the domain of the Void Venerate, and he could control it at will! Facing the deadly attacks that cut off any retreat, the tall, thin man''s brows furrowedaEURhe hadn''t expected the opponent to be capable of creating such void machinations. He whispered softly, Enter Dream. As the words Enter Dream were spoken, the entire Void Realm fell into a hazy state that seemed both illusionary and real, as if everything was false, yet also genuine. Everyone seemed to be covered with a veil that slowed their thoughts. Even the One Qi Venerable was slightly affected, but he quickly regained his senses. Only two people in the room were unaffected, one was the Void Venerate and the other was Lu Yang. Fairy, what''s happening? Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity showed a grin of interest: This is getting interesting. It seems that the Dao Fruit Outline of this tall, thin man is related to dreams, and now he has merged the Void Realm with dreams. All of you are both in a dream and in reality. If this were the outside world, he could merely pull everyone into a dream, but this is the Void Realm, not the real world. His Dao Fruit Outline can thus exert further influence, allowing the dream to directly affect reality. He is not far from reaching the realm of ''Turning the Void into Reality.'' But that''s not the most interesting part. Do you know what is? What is it? The Dao Fruit Outlines of these two peopleaEURone who creates the Void Realm and one who masters dreamsaEURboth belong to the lineage of ''Turning the Void into Reality,'' and no Immortals have ever arisen from this lineage. Do you remember why the Qilin Immortal fought a great battle with Lianyi and Xiao Ling? Lu Yang''s pupils dilated, realizing the implications of Fairy Eternity''s words: You''re saying that only one of them can become an Immortal? Correct, the struggle for ascension is a fight to the death! The One Qi Venerable was a step slower but also realized he was in a dream, causing his heart to skip a beat. He didn''t know what the struggle to become an Immortal entailed or that these two were in a life-and-death situation, but he had a guess about the identity of the tall, thin man. Dreamscape the Dao Fruit Outline of dreams, could it be that he is the Nightmare Supreme?! The Nightmare Supreme, a figure from the late stages of the Great Qian, wielded the Dao Fruit Outline of dreams, once contended for supremacy with the first Emperor Yu, but ultimately lost. Chapter 676 Chapter 676: Chapter 675: Heavenly Court Sect Master Chapter 676: Chapter 675: Heavenly Court Sect Master ` Dream realm? The Void Venerate raised an eyebrow, the opponent was actually similar to his own Dao Fruit. Are you the Nightmare Supreme? As the last Semi-Immortal of Great Yu, he knew more about the Nightmare Supreme. This entity was the overlord of the dream realm, his enemies would die in their sleep in extremely painful ways, and there had been times during battles between two armies when he caused a million soldiers on the opposing side to enter a sleepwalking state, thus controlling a million soldiers and making them slaughter each other. The enemy generals would die in the midst of the million soldiers'' sleepwalking. If it hadn''t been for the help of the Imperial Teacher with the first Emperor Yu, it would not have been certain that they could defeat him. The Nightmare Supreme did not answer, his cold gaze said it all. He had awakened from ancient times, spreading pendants in this place, collecting the dreams of mortals to strengthen the outline of his Dao Fruit of the dream realm. The Dao Fruit outline of the dream realm needed to collect various types of dreams to become complete. Since losing to the first Emperor Yu at the end of Great Qian, he had lain dormant and had awoken in different eras. Each era has its characteristics, creating different kinds of dreams. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The dreams of this era greatly enriched the outline of his Dao Fruit of the dream realm, and with the Twin River created by the Immortals, none among the Semi-Immortals could be his match! For now, the first to be dealt with was the Void Venerate. NovelFire.site Shi Chan and Meng Jingzhou woke up from their dreamlike states one after another, with Shi Chan awakening earlier because he knew the Dream-entering Technique. To say they woke up was actually not entirely accurate, as they hadn''t left the realm of dreaming; the Void Realm and the dream realm had become one, and they were in a lucid dreaming state. Two ancient Semi-Immortals? Meng Jingzhou was extremely surprised after hearing Lu Yang''s introduction, as the situation seemed to be growing more and more serious. Taking advantage of the fight between the two ancient Semi-Immortals, the One Qi Venerable rescued City Lord Liu and others from their cages and explained the situation. City Lord Liu nearly didn''t catch his breath upon hearing this. How could such a small place as Chunjiang City be the site of a battle between two great Semi-Immortals? Venerable, who do you think will win? The One Qi Venerable shook his head; it was a meaningless question, No matter who wins, we''ve seen their methods, and neither will let us live. Now the only plan is to wait for them to both be grievously injured in their fight, and then I will strike unexpectedly with thunderous means, only then is there a chance of victory. We rely on the Venerable then! City Lord Liu quickly expressed his gratitude. This concerned the lives of a million people in Chunjiang City. The One Qi Venerable didn''t respond to City Lord Liu; he wasn''t in the mood for that now. Only he knew how difficult this task was and how low the chance of success was. These two were Semi-Immortals who had fought through life and death situations, and though they were losers in the battle for the world, one should consider who they were defeated by. The combat experience of these two was likely so extensive it would make one''s scalp tingle; the chance for them to injure each other sufficiently to reveal weaknesses was extremely small. Regardless, all that was left was to try. Condense. The spatial vortex created by the Nightmare Supreme came to a halt at the command of a single word from the Supreme, space froze as if time stopped, and the tearing force of the space disappeared. He was the sovereign of the dream realm, and in the dream realm, he could achieve the effect of Verbal Spell. As for the nearly a hundred magic artifacts created by the Void Venerate, he could also create them. Create! Nearly a hundred magic artifacts also appeared behind the Nightmare Supreme. The dazzling array of magic artifacts collided in the air, the sound of their impacts nearly tore the space apart. Law of Heaven and Earth. Law of Heaven and Earth. ` Two Venerates simultaneously deployed the Law of Heaven and Earth, their heads touching the blue sky and their feet standing firm on the ground, armed with divine weapons, capable of warding off all kinds of magic spell attacks, invulnerable to myriads of magic. The Nightmare Supreme was indeed famous, but he, the Void Venerate, was no ordinary figure, either. Had not the Jiang and Meng families joined forces a hundred thousand years ago, it would still be uncertain to whom this world truly belonged! Plague of diseases, the Five Decays of Heaven and Man, the Nightmare Venerate used a cruel curse technique. This was a magic skill he could only employ within the realm of dreams. Unless one became immortal, any cultivator could not escape the destiny of the Five Decays of Heaven and Man. No matter how extensive your lifespan or how you reached towards the heavens, in the end, you would be constrained by the suffering of the Five Decays, unable to withstand the power of time. In an instant, the Void Venerate transformed into an old man with white hair, unable to straighten his back; his body emanated an odour. Countless wailing souls surrounded him, covering the skies and too numerous to count aEUR these were the innocent lives he had taken throughout his life. A scapegoat satchel assumes the disaster, troubles abound once out of bounds. In the hands of the Void Venerate, a palm-sized straw doll appeared. Twining a strand of hair around it, the straw doll spontaneously combusted, turning to ashes. The Void Venerate was restored to his original form, and countless wronged souls turned into black raindrops, falling upon the earth. The straw man scapegoat techniqueaEURunless faced with a tribulation of becoming immortal, such as the Immortal Calamity, the straw man could save a life. Purge the locusts with Immortal Thunder, sweep clean the human realm! Azure-purple Immortal Thunder descended upon the world, a single step away from the true Immortal Thunder. All beings and spirits were like locusts in front of Immortal Thunder, merely a motley crew, insignificant and feeble. The One Qi Venerable watched, his scalp tingling. He could not protect himself in front of such a level of Immortal Thunder. Even if he didn''t die, he would be gravely wounded! Naught but a slight effort, Withered Wood Meeting Spring, spring returns to the earth! With a step, the Nightmare Supreme sprouted a large rootless tree from beneath his feet. Its branches swayed, emanating waves of time. The Purging Locust Immortal Thunder gradually shrank, as if it had never appeared in the first place. Fairy Eternity laughed upon seeing this, The Yingtian Immortal fought against the Time Immortal before they became immortal in just this manner. When the Yingtian Immortal struck with thunder, the Time Immortal would reverse time. No thunder could descend, frustrating the Yingtian Immortal nearly to death. The battle Fairy Eternity spoke of was recorded in historical texts, which, although now lost, did exist during the era of the Great Qian. The Nightmare Supreme had devised this countermeasure after learning of that battle. In the Void Realm and the realm of dreams, their techniques seemed almost infinite, capable of using any method below that of an Immortal''s. .co They could materialize any of the one hundred and eight types of True Fire, causing space to collapse, and countless Divine Abilities were too numerous to count. It was precisely because their techniques were so closely matched that the battle stagnated, making it hard to determine a victor. Meng Jingzhou was rather worried, Old Lu, who do you think will win between them? Lu Yang shook his head, It''s not up to them to determine the victor. What do you mean? Lu Yang didn''t say anything, but simply pointed above his head where there was nothing. However, when the Nightmare Supreme had broken into the Void Realm earlier, a crack had formed, momentarily connecting it with the outside world. Lu Yang had seized this opportunity. Suddenly, both sides of the battle stopped in unison. The Void Realm and the realm of dreams severed their connection with the outside world, but an ominous feeling inexplicably arose within them, as if a tremendous threat was rapidly approaching. CrackaEUR At the upper level of the dark space, above the heads of the two ancient Semi-Immortals, a fissure appeared without warning, just wide enough to fit one person. The Void Venerate''s pupils constricted sharply. If when the Nightmare Supreme had intruded into the Void Realm he had felt the other force attacking the realm, this time he felt nothing before a rift was torn open. It was as if the barriers of the Void Realm and the realm of dreams were illusory, easily torn asunder as simply as splitting a piece of paper in two. A beautiful figure stepped leisurely through the spatial rift, and the fissure could not close for a long time. The figure looked indifferent, her expression showing not a ripple of emotion. She regarded the two ancient Semi-Immortals as if they were nothing. Seeing Lu Yang below, her expression slightly softened, but quickly returned to indifference. Who are you! the Nightmare Supreme watched her warily. Her appearance did not match any supreme being he knew of. The beautiful figure glanced over the two Venerates, her tone as ancient and unchanging as if the collapse of heaven and earth could not affect her state of mind: Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, Yun Mengmeng. Chapter 677 Chapter 677: Chapter 676: The Might of Sect Leader Yun Chapter 677: Chapter 676: The Might of Sect Leader Yun Heavenly Court Sect Master? The two supreme beings from ancient times frowned. As semi-immortals who had revived in the present age, they had thoroughly investigated this ancient organization. The origins of the Heavenly Court Sect could be traced back to the Ancient Times, and every move it made shocked the world. First, there was the battle in Hanshui City, where the Heavenly Court Master, Heavenly Venerate Dou, controlled the Power of National Fate with a single immortal thought, overwhelmingly defeating three from Great Yu at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Later, the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court brazenly appeared at the Seek Dao Sect, challenging the geniuses of the world. In the end, he fought Lu Yang of the Seek Dao Sect to a standstill and left with his head held high. Not long ago, the Phoenix Ancestor also revived and defeated Zhu Tian Venerate, who had ascended to emperorship. Every move demonstrated the Heavenly Court''s incredibly powerful strength, and they made no effort to conceal their power, a testament to their confidence in their own strength. The two Venerates had fought their whole lives and would not be easily frightened off by a mere title. If it were Heavenly Venerate Dou in person, they would turn tail and run, as he was very possibly an ImmortalaEURnot a terrifying existence they could contend with. Since it was not Heavenly Venerate Dou, there was nothing to fear; whether it be the Phoenix Ancestor or Sect Leader Yun, they were all but semi-immortals. Ancient Immortals had names and were limited to just four. The sudden emergence of Heavenly Venerate Dou was already inconceivable, and it was highly unlikely for another Immortal to suddenly appear. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 If not an Ancient Immortal, then Sect Leader Yun could only be a semi-immortal. Thinking of stepping on our heads to gain fame? Sect Leader Yun isn''t afraid of bursting his guts with bravery! Semi-immortals, in their domain, meant nothing. From the way the other party had easily pierced through the Void Realm''s space, it was apparent that they dealt with an embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit. Yun Zhi looked towards the two, her eyes revealing confusion. Who are you? The veins on the ancient semi-immortals'' foreheads bulged as they exploded in rageaEURthey had not encountered such provocation in a long time. Not recognizing them, what business did you have coming here! Seeking death! Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Law of Heaven and Earth! Myriad Weapons Profound Mystery! Two divine beings, as tall as the sky, wielding all sorts of divine weapons, attacked from both sides, determined to kill Yun Zhi and scatter her soul! The expression of One Qi Venerable grew even more solemn. The involvement of the Heavenly Court Sect Leader Yun, friend or foe unknown, added a third power to the battlefield, making the fight all the more unpredictable. Looks like these two also don''t dare to underestimate Sect Leader Yun, using their big moves right from the start, he observed. City Lord Liu did not understand, Didn''t they fight the same way earlier on, from the very start? The move seems to have modest power; it didn''t inflict any real damage. One Qi Venerable shook his head to correct City Lord Liu''s misconception, They did not harm each other just now because they are about evenly matched in their abilities. If it were any other semi-immortal, they would definitely not dare to take that move head-on! Law of Heaven and Earth, offensive and defensive combined, is an extremely strong Dharma body, named along with Buddhism''s Impenetrable Golden BodyaEURindestructible and unrivaled in defense. Myriad Weapons Profound Mystery, formed from a variety of magic artifacts for an offensive onslaught, is as unstoppable as a bamboo slicing through butter, overwhelming by sheer volume, making any defense seem futile! Yun Zhi raised her hand, and the golden bell tied to her wrist jingled, creating endless spatial ripples. The ripples swept over every inch of space, and the two divine beings became as if subject to a binding spell, immobile, maintaining the pose of lifting their weapons high. The bell rang again. Another layer of spatial ripples spread, and the two beings were as if struck in the chest by a mythical hammer. They let out a cry as they were sent flying backward, smashing into the Spatial Barrier, leaving them dazed and disoriented. Where did you get the confidence from? So, you rely on having an Immortal Artifact in hand! The two fixed their eyes on the golden bell on Yun Zhi''s wrist, understanding that even with the use of an embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, it should not be possible to easily break their combined attacks. If not for using Reversal of Heaven and Earth to reverse their own time, that blow just now would have taken their lives! The opponent had used a power beyond that of semi-immortals! No wonder, coming from the Ancient Heavenly Court, they actually have an Immortal Artifact. It makes sense, having the support of Heavenly Venerate Dou; it would be strange if they didn''t. The Nightmare Venerate revealed a greedy look. ` Why was he so obsessed with finding the Twin River, if not because it was also a type of Immortal Artifact, albeit a rather unusual one? If he could master the Twin River, then the Void Venerate would become nothing but a pile of bones on his path to becoming an Immortal! Originally, the two of them had planned to kill Sect Leader Yun and then turn on each other, but now it seemed that it was not the time to hold back. Whoever obtained the Immortal Artifact bell would win the internal strife! Kill! Fairy, is the bell on Eldest Senior Sister''s wrist an Immortal Artifact? Lu Yang was astonished. Ever since he first met Eldest Senior Sister, she had been wearing the bell on her wrist, which he had thought was just a normal decoration. So, the golden bell was an Immortal Artifact? Fairy Eternity nodded lazily, lying on the lotus seat in the great hall, propping her cheek with one hand. Since Miss Yun had made her move, there was no need for her to turn the tide anymore. It is indeed an Immortal Artifact, but it has nothing to do with the attack just now. Miss Yun simply struck out with her palm and broke both of their moves, she said. I''ve told you before, Semi-Immortals are those who have perceived the embryonic form of Dao Fruit in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and their physical constitution hasn''t changed. Once they become Immortals, that''s when the real gap widens. Moving stars and changing fights, sun and moon appearing together! Changes in the celestial cycle, great floods that end the world! Cycle of life and death! Stripping away the five senses! The brilliant sun and the lofty moon emerged in the sky, representing the ultimate yin and yang, turning slowly and forming a true Tai Chi Diagram. This was a move once used by Immortal Jiuchong during his Semi-Immortal days! Suddenly, the sky was filled with stars, and their movements heralded mysterious powers, calling upon the past and present, causing the apocalyptic flood of bygone times to descend upon the world once more, with force no different from the ancient deluges! A huge bronze wheel appeared, heavy like a grinding millstone, moving slowly but capable of crushing anything in the world. The wheel represented Yun Zhi''s lifespan; each mark stood for a phase of her life, and when the wheel completed its rotation, it signified the end of Yun Zhi''s life! A curse of life and death through time! By stripping away the five senses, they left Yun Zhi without the perception of the outside world, making her vulnerable to their assault! In the outside world, the two of them would not be able to display such heaven-defying moves, but this was a unique blend of the Void Realm and dreams, with conditions so favorable that they could unleash attacks at will. Still feeling uneasy, they exchanged glances and made up their minds to simultaneously unleash a move, despite the heavy toll it would take on them to perform it. Time stops! Time came to an abrupt halt, and the bustling Chunjiang City was reduced to a silhouette in time, with only ancient beings capable of overlooking all of time, moving within the frozen moment. Die! The move they had poured countless efforts into descended, the sun fell from the sky, and the moon plummeted to the ground. The catastrophic flood that haunted the ancestors'' nightmares cascaded from the heavens, shrouded with the heavy breath of death. The bronze wheel spun rapidly, forewarning the end of life. In the stillness of time, Yun Zhi blinked her eyes, gazing at the two Semi-Immortals with clear division of black and white in her eyes, devoid of any emotion. The two Semi-Immortals shuddered with fear, sensing something was terribly wrong. How could anyone move while time was stopped? Especially when all five senses were sealed off! Yun Zhi moved, taking a step that ruptured time, and the flow of time resumed. With a casual wave of her hand, the sun and moon shattered, the flood dissipated, and the bronze wheel reversed. As if the world was being destroyed, all was silent. The light and shadows from the destroyed sun and moon reflected Yun Zhi''s expression, unchanged by joy or sorrow. The Void Venerate and Nightmare Supreme were struck by backlash, coughing up Immortal blood. Their pupils filled with fear, making them forget about their injuries. She, she is an Immortal! ` Chapter 678 Chapter 678: Chapter 677: One Move Chapter 678: Chapter 677: One Move ` What did they just say, that the Sect Leader Yun of the Heavenly Court Sect is an Immortal? City Lord Liu doubted his hearing for the first time in his life. In this era when Semi-Immortals are rare, could there actually be an Immortal? Even in the battle at Hanshui City, it was nothing more than a strand of Heavenly Venerate Dou''s spiritual awareness, and not his true body. To think that not just two Semi-Immortals appeared in Chunjiang City, but even an Immortal has come? .c0 The One Qi Venerable nodded solemnly, There''s no mistake, only an Immortal could easily and comfortably unravel the tactics used just now. With the situation having developed to this point, he had stopped thinking about the sneak attack. Facing an Immortal, no tactics would be of use. Whether the people of Chunjiang City lived or died now depended on the whims of the Heavenly Court Sect. Who would have thought, the Ancient Heavenly Court actually had two Immortals. The Void Venerate narrowed his eyes as various ancient runes quietly crawled up his wrist. Fellow Daoist, if you and I join forces to defeat this person, our names will surely be passed down through the ages, what do you say? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co This was a rare opportunity in a thousand years to slay an Immortal. Distracting him with words and then launching a sneak attack could possibly succeedaEURit was worth a try! To kill an Immortal would be to obtain the greatest fortune in the struggles of the Great Era! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Agreed. The two exchanged glances and attacked at the same time! Boom! They struck each other and then turned to flee towards the outside world. Each wanted the other to engage Yun Zhi so they could themselves escape. Against an Immortal, there was no chance of winning! Not the slightest bit! Only by fleeing could there be a sliver of hope for survival. Both broke open their own worlds, one unraveled the Void Realm, and the other the dream realm. Huge fissures tore open in the Void Realm and the dream realm. Just as they had half of their bodies escape into the outside world, Yun Zhi suddenly clapped his hands. The fissures closed, and they were pulled back by an invisible pair of hands. The vast gap in power made them realize that escape was impossible. They had to go all out if they wanted to live! The human follows the earth, the earth follows the heavens, the heavens follow the Dao, and the Dao follows nature! The Void Venerate disappeared, merging with the Void Realm. At that moment, he was the Void Realm, and the Void Realm was him! The Void Realm would help him realize his consciousness, including killing Yun Zhi! This state was extremely dangerous. A moment''s carelessness could result in being devoured by the Void Realm, becoming its nourishment. The Dao is great, the heavens are great, the earth is great, I am also great! Nightmare Supreme used a similar method, merging with the dream realm to gain power. At the same time, he ran the risk of becoming part of the dream realm, never waking up again. Two colossal faces appeared above Chunjiang City, roaring in unison. This is you forcing our hand! Your fate includes a death tribulation that should come to pass today! They were the essences of the Void Realm and the dream realm. Every word they spoke was the will of the Void Realm and the dream realm, including causality. That sentence was not a threat or intimidation, but an actual causality curse! Spiritual Energy chaotically surged for no reason, forming a vortex and then causing a massive Spiritual Energy explosionaEURa disaster made possible by a one in a billion chance! In the history of Great Qian, the people of an entire city perished in this kind of disaster. Space twisted into turmoil, becoming chaotic flows. No tangible thing could remain intact in such spatial distortionaEURan event with one in ten billion odds of occurring. ` Once, a peak Pass Tribulation powerhouse persisted for three seconds in space-time turbulence before being torn into shreds of flesh. Ancient illusory shadows appeared, a million-strong army, banners, and floating corpses everywhereaEUR Time lost its meaning at that moment; a time travel event that had only a one in a billion chance of occurring actually happened! The descending army roared as they charged towards Yun Zhi, their banners declaring to the world that they were the troops of Great Yu! In the last years of Great Qian, the Nightmare Supreme in the dream realm defeated the million-strong army of Great Yu! One after another, events that were statistically impossible to occur happened, and all sorts of disadvantages occurred to Yun Zhi. A massive shadow loomed over Yun Zhi, a range of undulating black mountains, things created from the Void with an incredibly high density, so heavy they were incalculable, with signs of space collapsing all around. In the face of misfortune and the black mountains, Yun Zhi remained unmoved. She sighed, stretched out a soft and boneless jade hand, and chopped down with a hand blade. Unremarkable and yet profoundly simple. Spiritual Energy disaster, space distortion, time travel, black mountainsaEUR all turned into nothingness, as if they had never existed. Heaven and earth were cleansed. Two screams rang out as Yun Zhi split both the Void Realm and the dream realm down the middle, dividing them into two, revealing Chunjiang City to the daylight, returning it to the original world. The colors restored, the clear blue sky reappeared overhead. The two melded Venerates were gravely injured as they separated from their fused state, their lower halves dropped to the ground, creating two large craters. One Qi Venerable swallowed his saliva. With just one move, she had dealt with two ancient Semi-Immortals. Was this the power of an Immortal? Having reached the original world, the two Venerates still didn''t give up hope, letting their lower halves take their shape while their upper halves turned transparent, flying in different directions. But after flying just a few yards, they were slapped back to the ground by Yun Zhi, unable to get up. They tried to let their primordial spirits escape, a process so rapid, with one thought spanning thousands of miles, that no one could catch up. It was their last life-saving measure, having survived the hands of the first Emperor Yu and the first Emperor Xia thanks to this trick. Yet, just as they flew up about two feet, Yun Zhi pressed their primordial spirits back into their bodies. Who would have thought that this time it would be two Semi-Immortals. Yun Zhi reconnected the Venerates'' bodies, dragging one by the ankle of the Void Venerate and the other by the ankle of the Nightmare Supreme, then disappeared. Before disappearing, she sent a message to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. After dealing with the follow-up matters in Chunjiang City, come find me on the hillside thirty miles east of the city. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou shivered with fright after hearing the message. Although they thought of themselves as performing many acts of justice in Chunjiang City, being summoned by Eldest Senior Sister made them feel inexplicably guilty, as though they had been doing something wrong in the city. Is it over? The Master of the Heavenly Court Sect has left? The citizens of Chunjiang City cheered with joy upon seeing the three figures in the sky vanish. They had walked a fine line between life and death and surviving warranted celebration. The Master of the Heavenly Court Sect saved us? Yes, it must have been her! Strange, why can''t I remember the battle that just took place? I can recall the whole fight against the two Semi-Immortals. Now that you mention it, it seems I''m the same. With your memory, it''s a good thing I wrote it down just now Odd, why is there nothing on the paper? Forgetfulness spread throughout the city. Venerable one, do you still remember Sect Leader Yun''s fighting techniques? One Qi Venerable shook his head and sighed deeply, a trace of indescribable melancholy, I can''t remember. It seems the legends are true. No wonder there are no records of the immortals'' battles in the ancient texts. It''s not that people didn''t want to record them, it''s that they simply couldn''t. Right, where did Ye Xiao go? City Lord Liu suddenly remembered that they had intended to escort Ye Xiao away. Stop looking, he was caught in the crossfire during the battle between the two Semi-Immortals and turned to ashes. That deputy sect leader is still alive, though, I''ll go look for him. One Qi Venerable stretched his aching back, just in time to boost his confidence by dealing with the deputy sect leader. Chapter 679 – 679 678 How Did You Two Manage to Attract Two Semi Chapter 679: Chapter 678: How Did You Two Manage to Attract Two Semi-Immortals? Chapter 679: Chapter 678: How Did You Two Manage to Attract Two Semi-Immortals? It''s finally over, Lu Yang let out a long sigh of relief, the battle between the semi-immortals had frightened him terribly. Since when have you been such a coward? Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang with puzzlement. Remember when I battled Miss Yun, you weren''t this scared. That was a genuine Immortal battle, compared to their skirmish, what were those two semi-immortals? Nothing but a village brawl. Lu Yang: It made sense, but something still felt off. Good thing you invited Eldest Senior Sister, Meng Jingzhou was also shaken by the battle, without her, their journey would likely have ended in disaster. Amitabha, no wonder I could not defeat Senior Sister Yun, Shi Chan finally understood why his master had said not to provoke Yun Zhi. Lu Yang had introduced the Heavenly Court Sect to Shi Chan, who already knew that Eldest Senior Sister was the Sect Master. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou turned their heads in surprise to look at Shi Chan, their faces filled with disbelief, You fought with Eldest Senior Sister? Shi Chan, who answered every question, calmly said, When I went to Seek Dao Sect to study, I once challenged Senior Sister Yun, but unfortunately, I never won. NovelFire.site Truly a high monk, his courage was extraordinary. Is everything all right now, young heroes? Fu Ling asked cautiously, during the battle they had barely dared to breathe. Lu Yang nodded, Chunjiang City is now safe. With Eldest Senior Sister there, no demon or ghost could cause trouble. Will you continue to train your Mind State here? Lu Yang asked Shi Chan. Shi Chan shook his head slightly. The incident was over, but the brothel would not reopen for a while and he had no desire to do so. As such, he needed to find a new place to train his Mind State. Then I''ll wish you success in advance, Lu Yang said with a beaming smile, saluting him. He and Old Meng still had to find Eldest Senior Sister and could not accompany Shi Chan. The monk thanks the two Senior Brothers for their kindness. The second floor of the inn had become completely open-air, with wooden shards flying everywhere, a complete mess. Lu Yang picked up a piece of wood, apparently part of the roof, used his finger as a sword, and in a few strokes carved it into the shape of a wooden sword, engraving the characters Lu Yang at the hilt. He carved two wooden swords, one for each of the Fu Ling sisters. This wooden sword contains a Sword Qi of mine, useful for self-defense; evil spirits dare not approach. NovelFire.site If you encounter danger, the released attack is as powerful as a full strike from the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Stage. If you run into any difficulties in the future, you can also bring the wooden sword to Seek Dao Sect to find me. According to Fairy Eternity, using the sisters'' connection to perform magic skill to find Twin River, the sisters would not sense it. It''s best not to let the two sisters know about Twin River; knowing could easily bring disaster upon themselves. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sisters carefully put away the wooden swords and thanked Lu Yang. These were invaluable protective talismans that could save their lives at a critical moment. Seeing Lu Yang giving gifts with such seriousness, Meng Jingzhou wanted to give something as well. But then he thought, besides Yang Invigorating Blood or Spirit Stones, he didn''t have anything suitable for a gift. After thinking, he made a promise, If in the future you need Spirit Stones, feel free to borrow from the Meng Family. The three men bid farewell to the sisters and then saw the heartbroken innkeeper. A fine inn, now only the first floor can house people. Even though the dynasty provides disaster relief funds to rebuild the inn, it will take a long time. The benevolent young master Meng gave the innkeeper some spirit stones as compensation for lost wages. The three of them then went to bid farewell to City Lord Liu. After such an incident in Chunjiang City, they could forget about the casual dinner promised for the evening. City Lord Liu was as busy as a spinning top, maintaining order and relief efforts within the city while also having to compose official reports to the authorities above. When the three visited, they happened to witness One Qi Venerable showcasing his mighty prowess, battling fiercely against the vice-leader of the Body Integration Realm from Night Pavilion, leaving the vice-leader battered and bruised. The trio parted ways outside the city, going their separate directions, with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou heading to a small hill thirty miles east of the city as per Eldest Senior Sister''s instructions. When Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou reached the small hill, they coincidentally arrived as Eldest Senior Sister was conducting a simple interrogation to clarify the identities of the two ancient supremes. Eldest Senior Sister had set up an array method around the hill, causing outsiders to unconsciously stay away from the area. So that means, one of you is Nightmare Supreme from the end of Great Qian era, and the other is Void Venerate from the end of Great Yu era? There''s no need for such formality, senior, you can just call me Little Dream. And you can call me Little Void. The two Venerates were as earnest as they could be. Under someone else''s roof, one has no choice but to bow their head, and both ancient supremes were outstanding figures of their times, never showing stubbornness when it was time to admit weakness. From an era perspective, Sect Leader Yun is a being from the ancient era, which predates theirs, and in terms of cultivation level, she is an Immortal, surpassing them in power. Addressing her as a senior had no issues whatsoever. Eldest Senior Sister, the matter on our end has been resolved, they reported. Eldest Senior Sister took out the imperial seat brought by Lu Yang from Demon City. Siting in the seat, she calmly inquired about the course of events. Let''s hear the full story. I remember Junior Brother Meng, before you left, you asked Junior Brother Dai about the black market information and even promised ''to absolutely not cause trouble for at least the next half a year.'' She had accidentally heard these words from Dai Bufan. Unexpectedly, not even half a year had passed, barely half a month, and it led to a great battle between two ancient semi-immortals. Meng Jingzhou repeatedly claimed his innocence, wanting to clarify the matter: Eldest Senior Sister, the truth must be recognized. Old Lu and I were both victims. With the intention of independent entrepreneurship, I left the black market after making my first fortune in life, and happened to encounter Shi Chan soliciting alms on the way out. Seeing him down-and-out, in difficult living circumstances, out of concern from a fellow sect member, we decided to accompany Shi Chan in his worldly cultivation of the mind state. In Chunjiang City, the three of us acted heroically, saving two sisters multiple times, providing the government office with a clue about an assassin organization, and peacefully resolving the conflict involving four Nascent Soul Stage monsters, allowing them to coexist peacefully in one place. The city lord, upon learning about our deeds, even took the initiative to invite us to dinner. With firm conviction, Meng Jingzhou pointed at the two venerates kneeling on the ground and shouted, It is clearly these two who caused trouble out of nothing, insisting on battling in Chunjiang City. We are the true victims. Their wanton battle tore off the roof of the inn we were staying in, completely disregarding the innkeeper''s feelings. Even the innkeeper''s losses were compensated by me on their behalf! Lu Yang also chimed in with support, Right, these two not only brawled in a public place but also took criminals hostage, openly shielding criminal organizations and attempting to steal ancient treasures. They have committed every conceivable crime, an extensive list too long to record! Chapter 680 Chapter 680: Chapter 679 Twin River Chapter 680: Chapter 679 Twin River Two Venerates knelt silently on the ground, but the more they listened, the more something seemed amiss. Does the Ancient Heavenly Court really understand the law so well? Also, shouldn''t they be addressed as ''Master''? Why are they being called ''Eldest Senior Sister''? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were using their true appearances. As noble Semi-Immortals, their main concern was to understand the powerful forces that might pose a threat to them today. Naturally, those at the Nascent Soul Stage would not catch their eye, let alone the fame Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou gained during their mere Golden Core Stage. After listening to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s back-and-forth explanations, Eldest Senior Sister confirmed that the fight involving the two great Venerates indeed had nothing to do with the two junior brothers. Junior brother, you just mentioned that these Venerates intended to steal ancient relics. What exactly were they trying to steal? Heh heh, the Second-in-command doesn''t know much about it, let me explain, Fairy Eternity emerged from Lu Yang''s body. The two Venerates looked at Fairy Eternity with shock and suspicion, as none of them had noticed that there was another person residing within Lu Yang! This is impossible! Even if someone from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were inside Lu Yang''s body, they would not escape their detection! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Is this woman a Semi-Immortal? You remember the story of those Fu Ling sisters, don''t you? Eldest Senior Sister nodded, the experiences of those two sisters were indeed strange. In fact, these two sisters were not born from their parents but were born after their mother consumed water from the Twin River, Fairy Eternity explained. What is the Twin River? Eldest Senior Sister had never heard of the Twin River. Then I must mention my greatness, Fairy Eternity continued. Back in Ancient Times, I had countless followers. Some followers asked me for children, others for twins. I happily agreed and with my supreme magical power, I created the Mother-child River and the Twin River. Anyone who drinks from the Mother-child River will become pregnant. Anyone who drinks from the Twin River will bear twins. Nightmare Supreme widened his eyes in disbelief, staring at Fairy Eternity with terror in his trembling voice, YouaEURno, are You the Yingtian Immortal?! He had come here to search for the Twin River, not expecting to encounter its creator! The legendary Yingtian Immortal was actually a woman! Lu Yang: Without saying more, it was clear that another adjustment of historical facts had led to Fairy Eternity''s possessions being attributed to Yingtian Immortal. After listening, Eldest Senior Sister paused and recalled certain things. She looked at Fairy Eternity with a strange gaze, her feelings complex and somewhat unable to believe what she had heard, her tone differing from her usual. You mean to sayaEUR you created the Mother-child River, and anyone who drinks from it will become pregnant? Fairy Eternity, innocent by nature, failed to notice the oddities in Eldest Senior Sister, and nodded earnestly, Yes, what''s wrong? Where is the Mother-child River now? Fairy Eternity shook her head, I don''t know. When the Yingtian Immortal and the others reshaped the continent, the geography changed, and I don''t know where the Mother-child River was moved to. Eldest Senior Sister''s expression became even more peculiar, her mouth opened as though she wanted to say something but ultimately she said nothing. Lu Yang noticed the change in Eldest Senior Sister''s expression. Since he had joined the sect, Eldest Senior Sister had always maintained an expression of neither joy nor sorrow; Lu Yang had never seen such a range of expressions from her before. Lu Yang did not dare to ask what Eldest Senior Sister was thinking. Although we can''t find the Mother-child River, we can find the Twin River. I had the Second-in-command stealthily pluck a pair of hairs from those two girls. Through their hair, I can trace back to the source and find the Twin River. Lu Yang spread his hands, with the two strands of hair lying in his palm. Fairy Eternity pinched a complex and obscure ancient seal, a technique only she knew, unknown even to the Four Ancient Immortals. The moment the seal touched the two strands of hair, they turned into a wisp of light green smoke, drifting into the distance. Let''s go, follow this smoke to find the Twin River! Fairy Eternity waved her hand grandly, leading the way and calling for everyone to follow her. Everyone followed. The green smoke drifted for quite a while, and after passing by a temple, it began to slow down. ` When Lu Yang passed by, he saw the name of the temple, Ancient Forest Temple. The Ancient Forest Temple was situated at the foot of the mountain, with continuous mountains stretching behind it. The spirited smoke lingered over more than a dozen mountain peaks and wavered in a maple forest, showing no sign of moving forward. Why isn''t it moving? Fairy Eternity explained, The Twin River is in the Secret Realm. The spirited smoke can''t directly reach the Secret Realm, so we need to find the entrance to the Secret Realm. According to the traces of the spirited smoke''s circulation, the Secret Realm should be here. Fairy Eternity stepped forward two paces and pointed at an inconspicuous large rock in the maple forest. The spirited smoke had been circling around this area, and the center of its rounds was this boulder. Eldest Senior Sister flicked her finger and shot a thread of spiritual essence into the boulder, and the smoother side of the rock turned into a black vortex. This is it. Eldest Senior Sister didn''t hesitate. She threw the two Semi-Immortals into the vortex and then stepped into the vortex herself. Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou followed closely into the vortex. As everyone entered, the black vortex disappeared, and the boulder returned to its original appearance; nobody could tell that it was the gateway through which one could find the Twin River, created by Immortals. Such rich Spiritual Energy! Lu Yang exclaimed in surprise. He stepped onto the lawn, where wide rivers meandered their way, their origins unknown. The surface of the river radiated with spiritual energy, nourishing this part of the Secret Realm; the vegetation by the river was lush with ancient trees, bushes, green grass all extinct Spiritual Plants of the modern day. Moreover, these Spiritual Plants all came in pairs, and due to the nourishment of the Twin River, their medicinal effects were much stronger than originally. The surface of the river also bore the Twin Lotus that could help cultivators form golden cores, which were First-Grade. The Twin Lotus was originally a product of the Twin River, initially called Sister Flowers, later renamed by the Yingtian Immortal. The two Venerates felt it even more clearly; they sensed the profound forces contained in the river, the purest essence of the Dao. Simply by contemplating near the river, it was of great help in refining their Dao Fruit. Yes, this is the Twin River created by this Fairy, Fairy Eternity said with a chuckle, pointing at the river. NovelFire.site The environment here was exactly like that of Ancient Times, bringing back a wave of nostalgia for her. Who would have thought it''s still so well-preserved? Fairy Eternity was somewhat surprised. This was almost the entirety of the Twin River, and it was hard to imagine that it would remain so intact after the war that reshaped the continent. Fairy, is that your abode over there? Lu Yang pointed to a stone chamber on the riverbank and said, the words Immortal Mansion engraved in the ancient language. From the size, it seemed to be only a part of the Immortal Mansion. Indeed it is. But that shouldn''t be the case, this Fairy didn''t establish an Immortal Mansion beside the Twin River. Fairy Eternity murmured to herself, and then had a sudden realization: I understand now, it must have been Qinghe who helped preserve it for this Fairy! It''s just that everything was too chaotic at the time; she didn''t manage to preserve everything! Whether it was the Twin River or the Immortal Mansion, both were preserved by Qinghe in a moment of crisis. Let''s see what''s inside. The door to the Immortal Mansion was tightly locked, but Fairy Eternity used her soul as a key and opened the Immortal Mansion. The interior of the Immortal Mansion was as if time had stopped, spotless and dust-free, as if the owner of the house hadn''t gone far. On the bookshelf were various books, each book cover looking brand new. This is where this Fairy read her books. Lu Yang noticed a small booklet on the shelf that stood out, titled Immortal''s Quotations. Out of curiosity, he took it down and flipped through it, where profound ancient language filled his sight: I am born in response to Heaven! Those who defy this Fairy, be slain! How dare mortals defy the Immortal! Mighty power resides within me, do not force me to undo the seal! Fairy Eternity even thoughtfully annotated who said each of these phrases after them: Yingtian Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, Qilin Immortal, Time Immortal, the list was complete. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang quietly closed the book, placed it back where it belonged, and pretended not to have seen it. Chapter 681 Chapter 681: Chapter 680: Fairy Eternity''s Cultivation Insights Chapter 681: Chapter 680: Fairy Eternity''s Cultivation Insights ` At this moment, Lu Yang wished he possessed the art of forgetfulness, to erase all that he had witnessed. Though he had already learned much about the shameful past of the Four Ancient Immortals, that knowledge came solely from testimonies, leaving room for rebuttal. But now there was no room for denial, as physical evidence existed, and who''s to say the Four Ancient Immortals wouldn''t just destroy him along with the Immortal Cultivation Insights? I had forgotten that I originally placed the ''Immortal Cultivation Insights'' here. Fairy Eternity, bold and skilled, took the book from the shelf again, reminiscing with some fondness. This is quite the treasure. Back when the Yingtian Immortal and the others were imparting their teachings, I eavesdropped and wrote down the contents of their lectures. As Eldest Senior Sister entered the Secret Realm, without restraining the actions of the two ancient venerates, they too came to the study, and upon hearing the Fairy''s words, their eyes shone brightly at the sight of the Immortal Cultivation Insights, their hearts pounding with excitement. Oh Heavens, this book actually contains the teachings of immortals, and their insights are precious beyond measure, a priceless treasure! However, now reduced to prisoners, they could only look on with desire, not daring to reach out and take it. Hearing the Fairy''s words, could it be that she is not the Yingtian Immortal? Then who is she wait, could she be the Heavenly Venerate Dou, the master of the Heavenly Court? NovelFire.site The two semi-immortals finally guessed the identity of Fairy Eternity, trembling in their boots. Is this a study? Eldest Senior Sister also noticed the Fairy''s abode and stepped in to see a dazzling array of ancient books. How valuable ancient books areaEURjust taking out any one of them and putting it up for auction would cause a frenzy. Yes, this is where this Immortal reads and studies. Lu Yang, looking at the predominantly new books, thought that Fairy Eternity really did like books, showing reluctance even to read them. Eldest Senior Sister noticed this too, but said nothing further. The study contained every kind of book, from ancient customs and practices to cultivation manuals, with everything one could wish for. There was no shortage of cultivation insights from semi-immortals, including those of Zhu Tian and Jiang Lianyi. The cultivation insights of the semi-immortals were voluntarily provided, mainly to bulk up the collection in the study; Fairy Eternity couldn''t be bothered to read them. She was, after all, the foremost Immortal of the ancient times, embarking on an unprecedented path. Why would she need to reference others'' cultivation experiences? There was even a Culinary Bible, of course, authored by the Yingtian Immortal. So you were all here. Meng Jingzhou, who was exploring the Secret Realm, turned to find everyone had disappeared. Breaking into a cold sweat, he only relaxed upon seeing everyone in the study. How''s it going? Found anything good here? Meng Jingzhou elbowed Lu Yang. Yes. Lu Yang handed the Immortal Cultivation Insights to Meng Jingzhou and said solemnly, This Immortal text contains discourse and behavior of the Four Ancient Immortals, encapsulating the world and harmonizing with the Great Dao. Back then, even ancient semi-immortals and those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage queued up to study. You better take a good look. There''s such a treasure! Meng Jingzhou was astonished. Lu Yang was indeed a true brother, always remembering to share the good stuff. Meng Jingzhou flipped through a couple of pages and then returned the book to Lu Yang. Why aren''t you looking any further? It''s all in ancient language; I can''t understand it. When there''s a chance, I''ll teach you the ancient script. Strange, where has my diary gone to? Fairy Eternity wandered around the study and couldn''t find her diary. .cO Fairy, you keep a diary too? Lu Yang asked curiously. Of course, with so many amusing things to record, naturally, I would keep a diary to note them down. ` What does the diary say? Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang warily, How could a diary simply be shown to others? Lu Yang pursed his lips, his wariness quite strong, It probably disappeared, after all, the diary has your strong personal touch, Fairy. It''s not something that can be blamed on Yingtian Immortal by changing the name. Since the mastermind behind the scenes wants to erase your existence, naturally, the diary that proves your existence would also be erased. Fairy Eternity became furious, Damn it, I will avenge this indignation! The two Venerates trembled in fear, overwhelmed by fright, always feeling that the conversation between these two contained earth-shattering ancient secrets. Could it be that they would be silenced? Even my cultivation experience is gone? Fairy Eternity equally couldn''t find her cultivation experience. It seems that too was erased by the person behind the scenes, after all, my talent is unparalleled. If I were to attribute my cultivation experience to Yingtian Immortal, it would seem too fake, as Yingtian Immortal doesn''t possess such ability! Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with a weird expression, You have cultivation insights, Fairy? Why not? I''ve written a thick book of insights, detailing everything from how to have fun to how to sleep comfortably, with thorough explanations. It not only references classic doctrines but also my personal experiences. Lu Yang thought it was just as well that this cultivation experience was lost aEUR it was better to lose a book than to lose face. Yet, Eldest Senior Sister actually agreed with Fairy Eternity''s view, Predecessor has the heart of a child, which is truly rare. Especially after becoming an Immortal, to still be like a child is even more extraordinary. This cultivation experience must teach people how to maintain the heart of a child. Predecessor is so noble. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity, as if finding a confidante, smiled so broadly her mouth wouldn''t close, Miss Yun, you really understand! Then Fairy Eternity turned her head and said fiercely to Lu Yang, Did you hear that? This is called having the heart of a child. Learn a thing or two from me in the future! Lu Yang: Fairy Eternity waved her hand, Miss Yun, pack up and let''s move this Secret Realm back to our Sect. Moving it back, she could stroll leisurely within the Secret Realm. From the Twin River to the study, everything there was hers to move back aEUR Great Xia couldn''t object on any grounds. Alright. The group left the Secret Realm, and it was now night, with the forest dark as pitch. Eldest Senior Sister extended her right hand, pressed it against a boulder, and emitted a faint glow. When she withdrew her hand, a meandering river appeared in the palm of her hand. This was the true Universe in Palm. Let''s go. With the matter resolved, the group headed back to Seek Dao Sect. As they neared their destination, the two Venerates realized the place they were headed to was Seek Dao Sect. Was the Ancient Heavenly Court hidden within Seek Dao Sect? Or was it the case that Seek Dao Sect was originally established by the Ancient Heavenly Court? Whichever it was would suffice to show the ingenious methods of the Ancient Heavenly Court. First, Eldest Senior Sister left the Twin River Secret Realm next to the kitchen of Sky Gate Mountain, then she took the two Venerates to Captive Peak. If she had not arrived in time, these two might really have succeeded in their plans to destroy Chunjiang City aEUR they must not be let off. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou returned to their respective mountains. Miss Yun has arrived? Who did you catch this time? the childlike sect master asked laughingly, having come to terms with it all. Being a senior as well as at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he could not behave improperly just because a few ancient criminals were captured. Eldest Senior Sister put the two on the ground and introduced their capture, We caught two Semi-Immortals, one claims to be Nightmare Supreme, the other claims to be Void Venerate. The childlike sect master covered his heart, almost unable to catch his breath. Chapter 682 Chapter 682: Chapter 681: Old Acquaintance Chapter 682: Chapter 681: Old Acquaintance Last time, bringing the Phoenix Ancestor was one thing, but this time directly bringing two ancient Semi-Immortals to Captive Peak, huh? I am at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, not an Immortal. If this continues, he can hardly imagine what sort of formidable figures he might bring back next. Lu Yang again, that kid? The Child Ancestor suddenly realized the source of the unending disturbances since his retirement. Junior Brother just happened to be at the scene. The prisoners of Captive Peak let out a chorus of gasps. In the past two years, the prisoners held in Captive Peak all had relations with this cultivator named Lu Yang. Moreover, each prisoner had a more heaven-defying background than the last, first there was Emperor Yu, followed by Semi-Immortals contending for supremacy over the world. If Captive Peak could also be counted as a power, it would be on par with the Demon Nation. The Demon Nation only had two Semi-Immortals. In their lifetime, they never imagined they would see the two great Venerates contending for supremacy over the world. Emperor Yu, Wu Youdao, looked away when he saw Nightmare Supreme; his gaze flickered. As the sixth Emperor Yu, he was well aware of the formidable might of Nightmare Supreme; in the struggle of the ancestors for supremacy over the world, it was an undisputed fact that Nightmare Supreme was the most significant stumbling block. Nightmare stays here, I''ll take Void out for a bit. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co She had already planted a thought seed within Nightmare Supreme. If he even entertained the idea of escape, the thought seed would grow and torment him to an existence worse than death. Knowing about the thought seed, Grandmaster finally breathed a sigh of relief. Void Venerate had no idea where Yun Zhi intended to take him, being carried by the scruff of his neck by Eldest Senior Sister. They sped through the air and ultimately arrived at their destination. Imperial Palace of the Imperial City! Void Venerate''s eyes greened with envy in an instant. If it wasn''t for the Jiang Family and Meng Family, this place would have been his territoryaEURno, the entire Great Xia would have been his! Before reaching the Imperial Palace, Yun Zhi sent a message to Emperor Xia, asking him to clear his attendants. Emperor Xia, who was dealing with memorials from Chunjiang City in Yangxin Hall, was initially startled but quickly understood and ordered the eunuchs and palace maids to leave. Yun Zhi, holding Void Venerate by the collar, arrived at Yangxin Hall. Void Venerate, seeing Emperor Xia, who bore a slight resemblance to Jiang Pingan between his brows, was so angry that his breathing became unstable. I presume he is the Void Venerate who contended with my ancestor for dominion over the world? Emperor Xia scrutinized Void Venerate carefully, clicking his tongue in wonder; it was not easy to have a chance to meet the opponent of his great ancestor. With Yun Zhi''s strength on clear display, Void Venerate would be wary, but facing the descendant of his enemy, especially one with little talent in cultivation like Emperor Xia, Void Venerate was not so particular. It seems that Jiang Pingan has done many evils, such that his descendants barely have a few years to live! He instantly recognized Emperor Xia''s frailty, which stemmed from the deficit in lifespan, and couldn''t help but revel in schadenfreude. Emperor Xia''s complexion turned rather unsightly, this was his most painful issue. Yun Zhi suddenly remembered that Fairy Eternity once mentioned that there exists a Heavenly Root in this world, resembling a peach tree, outside the category of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. The peaches born from the tree could prolong life, but its whereabouts were unknown. And the secret realm where she had grown up, aside from the Mother-child River, also harbored innumerable peach trees. Could it be that one of the trees in the secret realm was that so-called Heavenly Root? If that were the case, Emperor Xia could be saved. This matter was still uncertain, so there was no need to tell Emperor Xia and give him false hope. Void Venerate''s mood inexplicably improved quite a bit; originally he thought Sect Leader Yun brought him here to tease him, but now it seemed like it was to provide him with some entertainment. Wait a minute, since Sect Leader Yun and this Emperor Xia knew each other, could it mean that Great Xia was colluding with the Ancient Heavenly Court? Something felt quite wrong. Then I''ll go ahead and take him in to meet someone, Yun Zhi said offhandedly, and upon hearing those words, Emperor Xia personally opened the door for Yun Zhi. The Void Venerate was somewhat puzzled, why did she need to take him to see someone else? Yun Zhi had no intention of explaining to the Void Venerate and instead, while holding onto him, they walked to the back courtyard of the Imperial Palace, a place referred to as forbidden by the palace maids and eunuchs. Red walls, red doors, green tilesaEURthese were the impressions the palace residents had of the forbidden area. As for what the forbidden area actually looked like, why no one was permitted entry, and who exactly lived inside, that remained unknown. The tall red doors were carved with two bronze demon beast heads, holding door knockers in their mouths, and Yun Zhi gently knocked three times on the knockers. Clang, clang, clang. The bronze demon beasts'' sinister eyes lit up, and the door opened quietly without a sound. Upon entering the forbidden area, the Void Venerate found that the inside was not as seen from the outside. From the outside, the forbidden area showed no buildings, hills, or anything rising above the red palace walls. But inside, the forbidden area was vast and boundless, with rivers and mountains all present, yet all were very low, with the tallest mountains only thirty to forty meters high, like small mounds. The rivers were pitifully narrow and the lakes so small they resembled puddles formed after rain. It was as if objects from the outside world had all shrunk upon entering this place; they were like giants walking through the world. The more the Void Venerate looked at one of the mountains, the more familiar it seemed, Wait, that mountain is Mount Tai''an, and next to it is Bamboo Forest Lake As the Void Venerate matched the surrounding scenery one by one, he suddenly realized. This was a miniaturized version of Great Xia! Let me see who Fellow Daoist Yun has brought here, ah, a familiar face. A relatively young-sounding voice echoed from the horizon. This voiceaEUR Upon hearing this voice, the Void Venerate''s aura uncontrollably leaked out, filled with murderous intent. The young man dressed in coarse hemp cloth, carrying a hoe, landed with a cheerful look and smiled brilliantly at the Void Venerate. His clean-cut appearance made it easy for others to feel affection for him. Void, it''s been about a hundred thousand years since we last met, right? The Void Venerate, seeing the young man, wished to devour him whole; he would never forget that face in his lifetime: Jiang Pingan, you''re still alive! If it weren''t for Jiang Pingan, he would have been the reigning emperor; Great Xia should have been his! The youth''s smile grew even wider: If you''re still alive, why can''t I be? Jiang Pingan made a bowing gesture: Fellow Daoist Yun, please let him go, with you and me here, he can''t run away. Yun Zhi released her grip, and the Void Venerate flipped in the air to land steadily on the ground. Void, I know you''re not convinced, thinking that it was only because I and the gentleman fought two against one that we won against you. The Meng Family''s ancestor, Meng Gentleman. Actually, I alone could defeat you; it was merely faster to win against you with two people, that''s all. The Void Venerate sneered again and again, believing your ghost tales would be the real encounter with a ghost. Look, I''m not a cheater, and since we rarely meet, if you''re so unconvinced, then let''s have a real fight again. I won''t ask anyone for help, how about that? Fine! The Void Venerate agreed readily. Void Realm Descend! The Void Venerate shouted aloud, with a sly smile as if he had succeeded in his plot, opened the Void Realm, and enveloped the two of them into the Void Realm, while the Eldest Senior Sister brought out the Emperor''s chair and waited by the side for the outcome. It wasn''t long before the Void Venerate could no longer smile. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Pingan, did you damn well become an immortal!? Chapter 683 Chapter 683: Chapter 682: The Issue with Titles Chapter 683: Chapter 682: The Issue with Titles The Void Venerate was both shocked and furious, You little brat Jiang Pingan, you really are shameless, aren''t you? Even after becoming an immortal, you have the nerve to challenge me to a duel? sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Duel my ass! Yun Zhi had only sat on the imperial chair for a short while when she saw the Void Realm shatter and the Void Venerate being beaten black and blue by Jiang Pingan, looking less than human. Abilities like regenerating from severed limbs or resurrecting from a drop of blood all failed at this moment; the injuries of the Void Venerate visibly worsened at an alarming rate, failing to heal. Thump. The Void Venerate was thrown onto the ground, and Jiang Pingan let out a long breath, wiping the non-existent sweat from his forehead as if he had just been through a fierce battle. Void, this time I didn''t use any tricks. It was a fair one-on-one duel, solely relying on real skills. You should be thoroughly convinced by your loss this time, right? After becoming an immortal, Jiang Pingan never had the chance to show off to someone he knew. He had waited for this opportunity for a hundred thousand years, only to realize it today. Satisfying. If not for the fact that the Void Venerate was in too much pain to even stand, he would have pounced on Jiang Pingan and bitten his neck off. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO This chair isn''t bad at all, who made it? Jiang Pingan took notice of the imperial chair Yun Zhi was sitting on. If not for his recent advocacy of a simple life, he would have wanted to make such a majestic chair for himself. It''s a specialty of the Demon Territory, a gift from my junior brother. I remember your junior brother''s name is Lu Yang? Jiang Pingan rarely paid attention to the outside world, only recalling the name from casual conversations with Yun Zhi. That''s right, I have high hopes for him. He''s already brought me quite a few surprises. For instance, he played a part in capturing the Void Venerate this time. In the future struggles of the Great Era, he will surely have a place. Jiang Pingan laughed, I''ve never heard you speak so highly of anyone before. Hearing that Lu Yang had helped capture the Void Venerate, Jiang Pingan took a liking to this cultivator he had never met. Actually, there is another person whose destiny is also extraordinary. Who? A junior brother sent by the Meng Family. Jiang Pingan clicked his tongue in wonder and envy, Why can''t our Jiang Family produce such talent. Apart from himself, the ancient ancestor, the most talented in the current Jiang Family was Prince Jiang Qun, who achieved a Cultivation Level of the Body Integration Realm before a thousand years old, but still far from Yun Zhi''s description of extraordinary. The Void Venerate, listening to their conversation, suddenly remembered the descendant of the Meng Family he saw in Chunjiang City. Is it him? What luck does Meng Gentleman have, to have such an outstanding descendant despite not being the best in character. At that time, he only noticed that Meng Jingzhou was a descendant of the Meng Family and didn''t pay attention to more details. With Yun Zhi''s evaluation, one could tell that this descendant of the Meng Family must be a cultivation genius, at the very least, a Semi-Immortal like himself. What do you plan to do with the Void Venerate? His heart is not in the right place, releasing him would be like releasing a tiger back to the mountain, a source of endless trouble. I plan to strip his physical body and suppress his soul at Captive Peak. Unlike Semi-Immortals who were Immortal Eternity without a prior record and who had repentance in their hearts, the Void Venerate had only temporarily submitted to strength and couldn''t be let go. Jiang Pingan nodded; he had no objections to Yun Zhi''s handling method. If it were him, he would make the same decision. The Void Venerate was adamantly opposed to his rule, and letting him loose in the outside world could easily stir up trouble, unsettling the State Destiny and giving other forces an opportunity to exploit. There''s another matter I''d like to hear your opinion on, What is it? Jiang Pingan was somewhat surprised; he noticed a faint frown on Yun Zhi''s face as she spoke, an expression he had never seen before. I have a friend named Yun Mengmeng who recently discovered that she is not the birth child of her parents, but was born from a magic artifact created by an Immortal with the power to nurture life. Yun Mengmeng''s mother gave birth to her through this magic artifact. How should she address this Immortal? Jiang Pingan hissed, he had lived for a hundred thousand years and had never heard of such a thing. I don''t know. Jiang Pingan thought for a long time but couldn''t figure out what the proper address should be. Having achieved her purpose in coming to the Imperial Palace, Yun Zhi didn''t stay any longer. Carrying the Void Venerate back to Captive Peak of Seek Dao Sect, she still had to interrogate the two Semi-Immortals. Especially the Nightmare Supreme, a Semi-Immortal from the end of the Great Qian, certainly knew many secrets not known to others. Not to speak of distant matters, the situation of Twin River alone was previously unknown to Yun Zhi. Jiang Pingan waved goodbye: Take care, no need to send me off, I''ll come to visit the prison when I get a chance! The atmosphere among the prisoners tensed up again upon seeing Yun Zhi return to Captive Peak. Without a word, Yun Zhi pressed her hands on the foreheads of Nightmare Supreme and Void Venerate, and with a gentle pull, both felt their bodies lighten as their souls and bodies separated. The child-like grandmaster dragged away the empty husks with a smile. They were good materials for refining magic artifacts. Yun Zhi coldly looked at the two: Now you have two choices, either tell me the intelligence you know truthfully, or don''t even think about keeping your souls, which are just perfect for refining magic artifacts. .co Using the souls of Semi-Immortals as materials in magic artifact refining will also be a contribution to the Refining community. Being experienced in reading people, both could tell at a glance that Yun Zhi wasn''t bluffing. We''ll tell everything. Yun Zhi nodded her head, satisfied with their attitude, and locked them each in a segregated hut for individual interrogation. She began with the interrogation of Nightmare Supreme. Where did you learn the information about Twin River? I saw it in an ancient book, which not only recorded Twin River but also Mother-child River, though I only learned the location of Twin River, and don''t know where Mother-child River is. Where did you get this ancient book? After I led my army and broke through the imperial palace of Great Yu, I found it in the Imperial Library there. The history books record that Nightmare Supreme broke into the imperial palace of Great Yu, self-declared as emperor, and the world, under the pretense of eradicating a rebel, fought for supremacy, ending up defeated by the rising Emperor Yu. Great Yu was the dynasty closest to ancient times; the ancient books in its Imperial Library were probably more than all of the ancient books in the world combined. Where are the ancient books now? They were burned after I memorized them, said Nightmare Supreme, quite nervous. Hmm? As expected, Yun Zhi was not too satisfied with this answer. Nightmare Supreme quickly explained, It''s true, my subordinates can testify. My thinking at the time was that even if I failed to conquer the world, with the knowledge in my head, my opponents would want to keep me alive for this intelligence. Indeed, Emperor Yu and the Imperial Teacher considered this when they fought against Nightmare Supreme, refraining from delivering a fatal blow and giving him a chance to flee. What was the cultivation level of the first Emperor Yu and the first Imperial Teacher? When they fought against me, they were definitely Semi-Immortals, but whether they became Immortals after that, I do not know. What do you mean? After surviving the great battle, I didn''t go into deep sleep right away but hid in the shadows to see how Wu Yao ascended the throne step by step. Wu Yao, the first Emperor of Great Yu. Wu Yao presided over the founding ceremony, and during the event, there were changes in the winds and clouds, various natural phenomena emerged, and the sounds of thunder echoed continuously. The whole sky and earth were illuminated by Thunder Tribulation. Although the historians wrote that this was a sign that Wu Yao''s establishment of the Great Yu Dynasty aligned with the will of heaven and earth due to his brilliant and heroic qualities, I suspect it was the Celestial Tribulation of ascension to Immortality mentioned in the ancient books! Chapter 684 Chapter 684: Chapter 683: Wu Yao Chapter 684: Chapter 683: Wu Yao It''s quite common to artificially create a grandiose presence at a nation''s founding ceremonyaEURbe it Great Qian, Great Yu or even Great Xia had made no small stir during their own founding ceremonies. If one were to trace the source, it could be traced back to Immortal Jiuchong''s ascension to immortality. Therefore, neither Yun Zhi nor Jiang Pingan paid too much attention to the founding ceremony. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unexpectedly, Wu Yao chose to use the founding ceremony as an opportunity to pass his immortal tribulation and ascend to immortality. Originally, Nightmare Supreme, relying on his status as a semi-immortal, believed that even if he were defeated by Wu Yao and the Imperial Teacher by chance, so what? He still had the chance to make a comeback. But he never considered that Wu Yao might have become an immortal. The mere possibility of Wu Yao becoming an immortal was enough to make him beat a hasty retreat, not even daring to probe. If he probed, he would give Wu Yao the opportunity to capture him in return, which would be a loss not worth the risk. Better to slumber in the shadows, collecting different dreams from various eras, and ultimately ascend to immortality himself. .co Unfortunately, he perished mid-journey, becoming a prisoner, unable to even preserve his own body. Wu Yao has become an immortal? Eldest Senior Sister was somewhat puzzled; if this were true, it would lead to another question: NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co If Wu Yao had become an immortal, why would he watch idly as Great Yu fell, replaced by Great Xia? You should know that in the last days of Great Yu, the strongest was Void Venerate who was locked up next door. Not even an immortal was present, and Wu Yao, with absolute power, could definitely have extended the lifespan of the Great Yu Dynasty. But he didn''t, why? Not taking action under such circumstances must indicate he had some scheme, it''s just that for the moment, Wu Yao''s purpose is unknown. An immortal lurking in the shadows is bad news for Great XiaaEURthe two semi-immortals present were capable of throwing Great Xia into utter chaos, let alone an immortal. What Dao Fruit does Wu Yao possess? Since they considered Wu Yao an enemy hidden in darkness, it was essential to know the enemy to make further plans. I''m not clear on what Dao Fruit it is, but I do know the outline of his Dao Fruit, said Nightmare Supreme truthfully. Let''s hear it. His Dao Fruit outline is known as the Exchange Dao Fruit Outline; it can be understood as equivalent exchange or sacrifice. One can obtain concrete things through exchange, such as magic artifacts, spiritual plants, or a single powerful attack, as well as intangibles, such as fate or causality. It''s very complex to use. Once it becomes a full Dao Fruit, I don''t know to what extent he can utilize it. What moves does Wu Yao have? He knows many tricks; flashy ones. Even when he enters into dreams, he can rely on those moves to fight several bouts with me. For instance, there''s the Mystical Six-A Technique, which can command ghosts and spirits, perform exorcisms and divination of the past, present, and future. Like the Erect Shadowless technique, which allows him to enter an ethereal state, rendering all attacks ineffective, its efficacy comparable to a fully-realized Pure Immortal Body. He also has the Six Divine Abilities of BuddhismaEURI remember him displaying the Heavenly Eye Technique, Heavenly Ear Technique, and Divine Foot. I don''t know whether he has mastered the remaining three. Oh right, he can also employ the Eradication Immortal Sword Array. Once activated, every being within the bounds of the sword array becomes involuntarily submissive to its power. I accidentally fell for this trick myselfaEURit''s extremely formidable. It''s said that this sword array is inspired by the techniques of ancient immortals, with an astonishingly great origin. Eldest Senior Sister: Outside, the battle that took place in Chunjiang City was spreading through the Cultivation World at a terrifying speed. The disappearance and reappearance of Chunjiang City were undeniable facts. The emergence and clash of two ancient supremes terrified anyone who heard of it. The powerful ancients recorded in history appeared alive before their very eyes, as if time had flowed backward, causing a sense of confusion and attracting much attention. Moreover, the most mysterious Sect Leader Yun of the Heavenly Court Sect finally made a move, facing two adversaries alone and exhibiting power beyond that of a Semi-Immortal! Sect Leader Yun is actually an Immortal! Although due to the characteristics of immortals, everyone couldn''t remember the details of the battle, the memory of her introducing herself and defeating the two ancient supremes was preserved. In every street and alley, teahouses and winehouses, those with a bit of cultivation level were discussing this matter. The Qin Heart Winehouse was the largest winehouse in several nearby cities, with a Nascent Soul Stage Spirit Chef in charge, whose signature dish Qingfeng Ballad was so delicious that its aroma wafted for ten miles. Usually, as soon as the food arrived at the table, the diners would be eager to taste it with their chopsticks. But today, after the food was served, the cultivators at the table were still fervently discussing the matters of Chunjiang City. Have you heard about what happened in Chunjiang City? Something big happened! Who doesn''t know about Chunjiang City, where two Semi-Immortals clashed? Someone consulted ancient texts and confirmed that those two were none other than Nightmare Supreme and Void Venerate! Cultivators who were unaware of the situation gasped in shock upon hearing these names, not even paying attention to the food that had been placed before them: My God, is that Nightmare Supreme the one who annihilated the Great Qian Dynasty? Is Void Venerate the one who fought with our ancestors for supremacy over the world? Yes, those two. They shifted Chunjiang City to another space and then, for some unknown reason, started fighting. Even the seasoned Transcendance Tribulation Stage One Qi Venerable of the Control Qi Sect was no match for them! So who won between them? The storyteller smiled and shook his head, refusing to continue: Loan me your magic artifact for a couple of days. The listener, eager and impatient, didn''t want to lend the magic artifact but also wanted to hear the rest of the story. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, I''ll lend it! Neither of them won. How is that possible? Why wouldn''t it be possible, the Heavenly Court Sect has intervened. Was it Heavenly Venerate Dou? The only one who could stop the fight between two supremes, suspected to be an Immortal, must be Heavenly Venerate Dou, right? This time, the storyteller cultivator didn''t keep them in suspense: It was Sect Leader Yun of the Heavenly Court Sect. Although the details of the battle haven''t been revealed, what''s certain is that Sect Leader Yun captured both supremes! The cultivators at the dining table were so shocked by this news that they were at a loss for words: How, how could this be possible, unless Sect Leader Yun is, is An Immortal! another companion said. Doesn''t that mean the Heavenly Court Sect has two Immortals? A cultivator swallowed hard: Gosh, no wonder they''re an ancient major power, they reveal two Immortals at once. Exactly, now people are saying that the Heavenly Court Sect is the current number one power. In a corner, three guests were leisurely enjoying their signature dish Qingfeng Ballad, seemingly oblivious to the discussion around them. Elder, are you still satisfied with your meal? Daoist Buyu asked cautiously, while Gold Clan Leader looked at Jiang Lianyi, full of expectation. Jiang Lianyi wiped her lips and commented indifferently: Mediocre, not as good as what I can make. Daoist Buyu complained inwardly; ever since Jiang Lianyi had beaten them up, she had been following them around, and they neither dared to ditch her nor send her away. Their fraudulent business had not been in operation for a long time. Among the three, only Gold Clan Leader was shocked by the fact that Sect Leader Yun is an Immortal, but Jiang Lianyi didn''t care, and he didn''t dare to appear overly concerned either. Jiang Lianyi, who had fought Yun Zhi to a standstill, certainly knew Yun Zhi''s cultivation level. It''s a pity, if I had followed Elder Brother Lu Yang at that time, I would have had the chance to confront a future Semi-Immortal. Chapter 685 Chapter 685: Chapter 684: Transcendence and Omniscience Chapter 685: Chapter 684: Transcendence and Omniscience Sky Gate Mountain. The wondrous sound of a zither, ding ding dong dong, was melodious and flowing, like the clear babbling of a brook beside the ear, light and airy as if from the soft clouds deep within, bringing an indescribable comfort to all the meridians of the body. Lu Yang lay lazily in the grass, using his hands as a pillow, with a blade of foxtail grass in his mouth. Listening to his Third Senior Sister''s zither music, he felt the fatigue from his trip to Chunjiang City vanish almost entirely. While listening to the Third Senior Sister''s zither music, Lu Yang picked a lotus seed from a plate and tossed it into his mouth. If there were a connoisseur around, they would recognize these as seeds of the Twin Lotus; the surface of the Twin River was covered with them, and Lu Yang had plucked several lotus heads when he left. The Third Senior Sister was truly a cultivator skilled in music. Lu Yang didn''t know much about this and couldn''t make sense of the musical scales and modes, but just as an ordinary person listening, it was already very soothing. Senior Sister, what''s the name of this piece you''re playing? The Third Senior Sister stopped the strings, and the music ceased, giving way to silence around them, This is an ancient piece given to me by Elder Lianyi, called ''Phoenix Perches by the Stream.'' It was created by the elder during a moment of inspiration while resting by a stream. Jiang Lianyi wielded a jade flute as her weapon, unrivaled in the realm of music. Even the Fairy Eternity, who always strived to be the first, had to concede defeat. Senior Sister, how did you come to be a disciple of our master? Lu Yang asked curiously. The Third Senior Sister sighed rarely, My parents were just Gold Core Period Cultivators and didn''t know much about our sect. NovelFire.site The entrance test back then was organized by our master, who saw I had an exceptional talent and wanted to take me as his disciple. At the time, I didn''t know what kind of person our master was, I just knew he was the sect leader. Since the sect leader wanted to take me in, of course I was willing. I never expected that, after just two lessons, the teaching location would change. To where? To the prison. During that time, Eldest Senior Sister was in seclusion, and the Second Senior Brother had gone to the Buddha Country. I could only take advantage of the times I went to visit the prison to have lessons with master. It was truly hard studying, and the people in the jail praised me for being a filial daughter when they saw me. Thankfully, after Eldest Senior Sister left seclusion, the learning environment improved significantly. Eldest Senior Sister taught you? The Third Senior Sister shook her head, Eldest Senior Sister acted as a guarantor to get our master out. She is not skilled in music, so she couldn''t teach me. Master himself knows music? He does, and he''s even more skilled than me. He can play the sword and sing at the same time, producing a variety of sounds and imitate the sounds of different musical instruments. It''s said that he developed these skills in his youth while doing storytelling, playing music on the side to enhance the entertainment. Lu Yang hadn''t expected his master to have such a high level of skill. The Third Senior Sister continued to play, and Lu Yang enjoyed the zither music until discordant sounds disrupted his peaceful mind state. Fairy Eternity huffed coldly, offended that Lu Yang had underestimated her, Who says I do not understand the way of music? The pieces I play inspire people. You know the way of music, Fairy? I''ve never heard you play before, Lu Yang said, his respect temporarily elevated due to Fairy Eternity finding the Twin River, thus addressing her more honorably by changing from you to you. The music I play is not something a mere Nascent Soul Stage cultivator has the privilege to hear. When I play my music, I do not use an Immortal Artifact, but instead use the essence of the Dao as the strings, making heaven and earth tremble, resonating with the great Dao. The pieces carry a majestic presence, revering all through the ages. Those who listen cannot help but tremble with excitement. Now even more curious, Lu Yang asked, So how do you play it? Self-destruct. No wonder the body was trembling. Speaking of which, didn''t you have time to self-destruct when you were being assassinated, Fairy? According to Fairy Eternity''s temperament, her first reaction should have been to self-destruct, which would both injure the assailant and save her own life. Now that you mention it, that does make sense. Why didn''t I self-destruct? Fairy Eternity frowned and bowed her head, trying to recall the events of that time, but everything remained chaotic. She was unsure whether it was due to the methods used by the hidden assailant or her own condition at the time. Damn it, if I hadn''t encountered trouble back then, I would have already broken through to a level above that of an Immortal! Immortal Jiuchong became the first amongst the Immortals. It should have been my turn to be the first. Lu Yang felt invigorated when he heard this subject, even forgetting to eat the lotus seeds by his mouth: Is this the breakthrough to a realm above Immortals that you mentioned before? The one where you sever all causality and advance your cultivation? Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes: That''s what Immortal Jiuchong and his ilk theorize. I advocate that the more causality one has, the higher their cultivation can be, which is how one truly breaks through. According to the theory held by Immortal Jiuchong and the others, the realm above Immortals is called ''Transcendence,'' untouched by all causality and existing beyond everything. According to my theory, the realm above Immortals is called ''Omniscience,'' connected to all things in the world, reaching a state of omniscience and omnipotence, perfectly matching my intelligence and wisdom! Lu Yang appraised Fairy Eternity from head to toe. After returning to the Seek Dao Sect, the grandiose palace in the spiritual space disappeared, reverting to the simple room decoration. As Fairy Eternity explained about the realm above Immortals, she was rolling around and talking, with disheveled hair, her clothes in disarray, giggling and laughing, a sight hard to associate with words like intelligence or omniscience. Fairy Eternity grabbed her little feet with both hands and, grunting, sat up cross-legged like a Weeble, swaying from side to side: It would be great if my cultivation insights were still here. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Maybe I could remember what happened back then. By the way, I suggest you hold the plate and run far away now, so you can keep the lotus seeds in the plate, Fairy Eternity suddenly said. Lu Yang was surprised: What do you mean? The sound of the qin ceased, and Third Senior Sister suddenly said to Lu Yang: Junior Brother, hurry and distance yourself from here, your Senior Sister is about to have a breakthrough. As she spoke, dark clouds gathered above Sky Gate Mountain, with the distant sound of thunder beginning to rumble. Lu Yang quickly realizedaEURThird Senior Sister was about to break through to the Void Refinement Stage, and the thunderstorm she had summoned was her Thunder Tribulation! After reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, every subsequent realm breakthrough would invite a Thunder TribulationaEURit was a rule set by Ying Tian Immortal! .cO Run! Without a word, Lu Yang abandoned even the lotus seeds on his plate and sprinted down the mountain! Having just read Discourses of Immortals, he was now most fearful of encountering a Thunder Tribulation! Lu Yang was fast, but Invincible Nascent Soul was even faster, quickly outpacing Lu Yang. Lu Yang: When Invincible Nascent Soul reached the foot of the mountain and stopped running, Lu Yang also halted, understanding this to be the safest place as deemed by Invincible Nascent Soul. Why suddenly have a breakthrough? It''s not really sudden. This young lady was performing the ''Phoenix Perching on the Stream'' gifted by Elder Lianyi. Unlike my self-destructive technique, this tune soothes the mind state. As her realm in the Void Refinement Stage fluctuated, this piece was perfect for stabilizing her state, and given she was already on the cusp of a breakthrough, this occurrence is well within reason. Chapter 686 Chapter 686: Chapter 685: Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye Chapter 686: Chapter 685: Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye Is someone about to make a breakthrough? Judging by the direction of the Thunder Tribulation clouds, is it Sky Gate Mountain? Is Eldest Senior Sister about to break through? What nonsense are you spouting; would Eldest Senior Sister''s breakthrough cause such a small commotion? Could it be the Sect Leader? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How long has the Sect Leader not returned? Junior Brother Luno, that''s not right, he just broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage. It''s Gan Tian Senior Sister! Disciples and elders of the Seek Dao Sect all noticed the Thunder Tribulation clouds above Sky Gate Mountain. River Spirit poked its head out from the river''s surface, looking up at Sky Gate Mountain. It temporarily created a gap in the Sect Protection Array, allowing the Thunder Tribulation to pass through. With the Sect Protection Array in place, the Thunder Tribulation would strike not Gan Tian, but the Sect Protection Array itself. This was considered external interference with the Thunder Tribulation, and its power would only grow stronger. Even the Sect Protection Array might be damaged by it. Lu Yang retracted his Invincible Nascent Soul, unable to deny that the little thing was indeed fast. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Despite Lu Yang''s best efforts, he hadn''t been able to catch up, resigning to be the runner-up. Gradually, spectators gathered at the foot of Sky Gate Mountain. Even within the Seek Dao Sect, opportunities to observe someone breaking through to the Void Refinement Stage were rare, and each instance would attract a crowd eager to watch and learn. Junior Brother Lu, who is breaking through? Third Senior Sister. So it really is Gan Tian Senior Sister. Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect, various elders, and eventually even the small vendor selling mutton kebabs all arrived. This makes the fifth disciple to cultivate to the Body Integration Realm, right? Fourth Elder said with a smile. Yun Zhi, Ye Zijin, Dai Bufan, along with Fourth Elder''s eldest disciple Ji Hongwen. Wow, it''s quite a spectacle; even my uncle''s breakthrough to the Void Refinement Stage wasn''t this grand, Meng Jingzhou exclaimed. He had seen his uncle''s breakthrough, but he was young at the time and had only caught a glimpse of the event, not even clearly understanding the type of Thunder Tribulation. He had been telling Old Ma about the exciting experiences in Chunjiang City when he saw something happening on Sky Gate Mountain and hurried over to join the excitement. A deep, serene voice arose from behind Lu Yang and company: I was just looking for you two. The two turned abruptly, only to see Dai Bufan with an insincere smile. Heaven knew what Dai Bufan felt when he saw the news about Chunjiang City; it was only twenty miles away from the black market he had told Meng Jingzhou about! And to think they had vowed not to cause trouble for half a year? However, after reading the report, Dai Bufan knew that this matter really couldn''t be blamed on Lu Yang and company. But could you two cause any more trouble? Keep yourselves in line for the upcoming months. We''ll be recruiting new disciples soon, and you two should set a good example, Dai Bufan warned them. The two honest people nodded vigorously. Look, the Thunder Tribulation is about to descend, Lu Yang shouted, pointing to the sky above. The azure-purple Thunder Tribulation looked like towering waves, an oppressively dark mass tilting down, twisting space into a tangled twist. Third Senior Sister stood right beneath the Thunder Tribulation, unflinchingly still, without any intention of even taking off her eye mask. Dai Bufan commented from the side, Gan Senior Sister is quite confident, huh? Her eyes are extraordinaryaEURthey''re a lethal weapon. She isn''t planning to take off her mask even during the Thunder Tribulation. It looks like she''s prepared to tough it out. What''s so different about Third Senior Sister''s eyes? Lu Yang inquired. Those are the legendary Heavenly Eyes of an Immortal, said to be possessed only by Immortals. They can see through the Demon Race''s true form, ghosts and spirits, emit golden light, move mountains and split stones, break waves and cut through tides. What other mysteries they hold, I do not know, he explained. Fairy, have you ever heard of the Heavenly Eyes of an Immortal? Lu Yang asked the great Fairy Eternity, turning to her after speaking to Elder Brother Dai. The lad surnamed Dai is right; she indeed possesses the Heavenly Eye of the immortal path. To say it''s an actual immortal''s eye is an exaggeration, for this girl hardly has the cultivation level strong enough to bear an immortal''s eye. The moment Fairy Eternity first laid eyes on the Third Senior Sister, she knew that her eyes were of the Heavenly Eye of the immortal path. Covering one''s eyes with a black cloth could not escape the perception of immortals. The Heavenly Eye of the immortal path does have extraordinary traits. You could think of it as a special constitution, similar to an immortal body. Cultivators who possess the Heavenly Eye are indeed very powerful, she said. As they spoke, the Thunder Tribulation descended, and without relying on any magic artifact, the Third Senior Sister contended against the Thunder Tri bulation with her physical body alone, making Lu Yang''s scalp tingle from the crackling sounds. This is the best way to Pass Tribulation, using magic artifacts to pass is considered inferior, using the force of the Thunder Tribulation to temper the body is the right path, at the very least that''s how the Yingtian Immortal originally designed it, she asserted. The power of the Thunder Tribulation surged in an instant, catching the Third Senior Sister off guard. A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, quickly engulfed by the raging tribulation. Fortunately, this wave of the Thunder Tribulation was over, with the sudden surge marking its end. Be careful, there''s another wave of Thunder Tribulation coming! An Azure Dragon composed of lightning coiled in the sky, its five claws extraordinarily sharp, capable of shattering the space with a mere clench. Dai Bufan spoke with a worried face, This is bad, this must be the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Tribulation, said to be a Thunder Tribulation fashioned by the heavens and earth using the Dragon Clan Ancestor as a template. This basically meant the might of the Dragon Clan Ancestor was acknowledged by the heavens and the earth, leaving an eternal imprint in the world. In truth, Lu Yang knew that it wasn''t about the heavens and earth giving recognition, but rather the Yingtian Immortal directly using his younger sister as the manifestation of the Thunder Tribulation. The common folk were unaware that the Yingtian Immortal governed the Thunder Tribulation, believing the current tribulation was a test bestowed by the heavens and earth. It must be said, such a notion would definitely align with the Yingtian Immortal''s wishes. Pluck, pluck, strum, strum. The vibrations of the strings resonated, and clear sounds emerged as if trickling water manifested before everyone''s eyes. Suddenly, a golden Phoenix appeared from nowhere, as if born from the melodies, soaring straight up to battle the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Tribulation. This scene provoked a chorus of exclamations from the crowd: A clash between Dragon and Phoenix, a spectacle unseen for a millennium! Is this the reward Eldest Senior Sister Gan Tian received in the Demon Territory? Cultivation has always been symbolic. Could this mean that Eldest Senior Sister Gan Tian, like the Dragon and Phoenix, will soar between heaven and earth to become a supremely powerful being? Very likely! Lu Yang silently watched everything, making no comment. He looked back and forth yet felt it resembled less a struggle between Dragon and Phoenix, and more like the Qilin Immortal''s wives in a domestic squabble. The battle between the Dragon and Phoenix concluded, and both disappeared. Without giving the Third Senior Sister a moment to breathe, a cage-like black lightning descended, sealing off her escape routes. The Prison Descends, this is bad, it''s the Inner Demon Tribulation! Dai Bufan''s expression changed. When the Inner Demon Tribulation descended, a cage would lock all paths. There was no retreat; it must be passed! Dai Bufan looked anxiously at Gan Tian, who was trapped by the Inner Demon Tribulation. The Inner Demon Tribulation would block all external information; no reminders could be given, and she could only rely on herself! Senior Brother, what''s the Inner Demon Tribulation like? Lu Yang had yet to Pass the Inner Demon Tribulation. Dai Bufan spoke gravely, During the Inner Demon Tribulation, you''ll encounter the person you love, perhaps your best friend, your partner, your elder, or someone you cannot forget. Even if you realize they''re just Inner Demons, facing those who are indistinguishable from real people, you''ll still find it hard to strike! Figures of the Inner Demon Tribulation began to emerge within the prison. Holding a horsetail whisk, radiating an immortal presence and the demeanor of a sage. Master? Lu Yang had a peculiar expression, thinking how his master''s appearance in the prison didn''t seem out of place at all. I wonder if the Third Senior Sister can bring herself to strike against Master? Just as Lu Yang was worrying for the Third Senior Sister, he saw her with no hesitation whatsoever, grabbing the ancient zither to smash against Daoist Buyu, then removing the black cloth covering her eyes to reveal a pair of sacred and profound eyes, from which golden light burst forth! Chapter 687 Chapter 687: 786 Chapter True Lord Gan Tian Chapter 687: 786 Chapter True Lord Gan Tian Above Sky Gate Mountain, Third Senior Sister held nothing back, unleashing the Heavenly Eye of Immortal DaoaEURa power she hadn''t even used in the Demon TerritoryaEURat the moment she saw Daoist Buyu. Boom! Daoist Buyu, incarnated as an Inner Demon, hadn''t even reacted before the golden light from the Heavenly Eye of Immortal Dao severed one of his arms, significantly reducing his combat power! Third Senior Sister pressed her advantage, her beautiful eyes blood-red, a sign that the Heavenly Eye of Immortal Dao was being pushed to its limit. A thicker, more incisive beam of golden light shot out, and as Daoist Buyu, now an incarnation of an Inner Demon, hastily rolled to the side, Third Senior Sister violently turned her head to relentlessly pursue and pound him. HissaEUR Down below, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou both took a sharp breath. Third Senior Sister was showing no mercy at all. No wonder Third Senior Sister dared to venture into the Demon Territory alone. With this move, I guess there aren''t many at the Body Integration Realm who''d dare to resist. This is the advantage of being Old Nine''s disciple, the Fourth Elder behind them sighed. When facing an Inner Demon tribulation, there''s absolutely no holding back. Just like how Ye Zijin passed it back then. But having said that, the Heavenly Eye of Immortal Dao is truly powerful. It''s comparable to special physiques of Immortal bodies and truly not to be underestimated. NovelFire.site The Inner Demon tribulation can also manifest one''s parents, but since Third Senior Sister''s parents were only at the Golden Core Stage, it would be too unbelievable for them to exert Body Integration Realm power in the Inner Demon tribulation, making them unsuitable as a test for her. Lu Yang: He wasn''t afraid of his master appearing in the Inner Demon tribulation now; he was afraid that it wasn''t his master who would appear. To think that Third Junior Sister''s Inner Demon tribulation is the same as the Second Junior Brother''saEURit''s our master, Eldest Senior Sister''s voice sounded beside Lu Yang, startling him. Eldest Senior Sister, when did you get here? Eldest Senior Sister looked at Lu Yang with a rather strange expression: It''s only natural for me to come out and watch when Third Junior Sister is passing her tribulation. Have the two demi-immortals been judged yet? Not yet, those two know many secrets, and it will take more than a short time to interrogate them. However, we''ve already made a lot of progress, such as finding the original owner of the ''Immortal Sword Array'' you''ve learned. Who is it? Lu Yang remembered it was Eldest Senior Sister who killed the owner of the sword array. Given the circumstances at that time, capturing them alive was difficult, so they were killed, hence the identity of the sword array owner was unknown. The first Emperor Yu, Wu Yao. What the heck? Lu Yang was briefly stunned by this revelation. Seeing that Lu Yang didn''t hear clearly, Eldest Senior Sister repeated it. The first Emperor Yu, Wu Yao. Lu Yang certainly heard it; he just hadn''t processed it yet. The founding emperor of Great Yu was thus quietly slain by Eldest Senior Sister? What a disgrace to call yourself an Immortal! Even Fairy Eternity was stronger than you. Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Meng, it''s been a long time, a pleasant voice arose, laced with a touch of joy. They turned around to see it was Tao Yaoye. Junior Sister Tao, it''s been a long time indeed. It really had been a long time; from the journey to the Demon Territory to the battle in Chunjiang City, it had been more than half a year since they last saw each other. Cultivation knows not the passing of years, and truly it is not just idle talk. Tao Yaoye had become even more beautiful, standing gracefully like a jade statue, her delicate smile enchanting, her tenderness flowing like water, appearing like a banished fairy. Just her presence alone was a scene to behold. Have you made progress with your Feather Transformation Immortal Body? Lu Yang remembered that before going to the Demon Territory, he had invited Tao Yaoye, but unfortunately, she was in the midst of a critical period of comprehending the Feather Transformation Immortal Body and could not leave. Now, it looked like not only had she successfully comprehended the Feather Transformation Immortal Body, but she had also broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage, and her entire temperament was different from before. Tao Yaoye was delighted that Senior Brother Lu had noticed her transformation, her eyes curving into smiling crescents, Yes. She heard that Senior Brother Lu had returned from the Demon Territory and had been wanting to meet him, but she couldn''t find the opportunity until Gan Tian passed her tribulation, gathering all the disciples, and finally giving her the chance to see Senior Brother Lu. The Feather Transformation Immortal Body is a type of immortal physique which allows one to borrow power from one''s future self. During the process of borrowing power, one''s body will transform, becoming as pure and exalted as an immortal. At the beginning of the establishment of the cultivation system, those with the Feather Transformation Immortal Body borrowed light from the future that turned into feathers, resembling ascension to immortality. Therefore, the ancients called this process Feathered Ascension to Immortality, hence the name Feather Transformation Immortal Body. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the transformation is not without cost; apart from falling into a lengthy period of weakness after the Feathering, due to borrowing power from the future, that future self becomes weak. If, at that future moment, one is engaged in battle, it results in a sure-death situation, which is why generations of Feather Transformation Immortal Bodies do not use this ability lightly. This girl''s talent is quite something, I reckon she might be stronger than another Feather Transformation Immortal Body I''ve encountered, the Fairy Eternity mused. Fairy, you''ve also encountered a Feather Transformation Immortal Body? Lu Yang thought about it and realized it made sense; in the ancient Great Era, with geniuses clashing, all sorts of physiques would emerge. Indeed, that guy was some Saint Heir from a holy land, can''t remember his name, had a pretty face but was truly unprincipled. He was jealous because the Fairy, at the time, was well-known and wanted to use me to gain fame. As a result, he overestimated himself and got soundly defeated by me. Seeing he couldn''t beat me, ah, he got desperate and activated his Feather Transformation Immortal Body, borrowing strength from his future self, and his realm surged explosively from the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage to the Void Refinement Stage! Lu Yang: Without the Fairy continuing, he could roughly guess what happened next. As they reminisced, the Inner Demon masquerading as Daoist Buyu was defeated, the Thunder Tribulation dissipated, and Third Senior Sister''s realm stabilized at the Body Integration Realm. She became the fifth among the disciples to attain the position of a Great Power upon reaching Body Integration. The crowd congratulated her upon seeing this. Dai Bufan stepped forward to offer his congratulations with a fist salute, Congratulations to Junior Sister Gan Tian, from now on we can address you as True Lord Gan! Junior Sister Gan Tian is remarkable indeed. Senior Sister Gan, you''re so amazing! Senior Sister, your eyes are shining! Third Senior Sister thanked everyone one by one, neither arrogant nor impetuous as she covered her eyes again. Eldest Senior Sister stepped in front of Gan Tian and said, Alright, Third Junior Sister has just broken through and needs to calm her mind and consolidate her realm. Though Eldest Senior Sister spoke softly, no one dared to ignore her words. After everyone had offered their congratulations, they obediently left. The Elders saw that Gan Tian had successfully passed her tribulation without any mishaps, so they too left. With the tribulation over, River Spirit closed the gap in the Sect Protection Array. It''s a pity about this zither, Third Senior Sister said, caressing the charred ancient zither with a touch of heartache. NovelFire.site.co It had been struck several times while she was dealing with the tribulation of the Inner Demon, and its strings were completely broken. Don''t worry, now that you also reached the Body Integration Realm, I will find suitable materials and craft you a new one as a congratulatory gift, Eldest Senior Sister said indifferently. The two Venerates had shared the locations of their treasure troves, and the collection of a Semi-Immortal was truly bountiful; among it, there would certainly be materials better suited for crafting a zither. Actually, the best material for crafting a zither would be the Time Immortal, but Eldest Senior Sister felt it would be disrespectful to use the remains of such a venerated predecessor and thus didn''t bring it up. Chapter 688 Chapter 688: Chapter 687: Reversing Yin and Yang, Defying Fate! Chapter 688: Chapter 687: Reversing Yin and Yang, Defying Fate! Should we break off a branch from Time Immortal to craft a zither? Fairy Eternity suggested, of course, through mental transmission. She didn''t say it out loudaEURGan Tian was still unaware of Fairy Eternity''s existence. Time Immortal''s body was vast, with even a single branch being five or six chi thick. Wouldn''t this be disrespectful to Elder Time? Eldest Senior Sister hesitated. Fairy Eternity didn''t care at all: Oh, what''s all this about respect or disrespect? Time Immortal often uses parts of his own body to refine tools. Branches and leaves are just like Time Immortal''s hair, using one to refine a tool is nothing. He uses parts of his own body to refine tools even when there''s nothing else to do. When it comes to the best refining materials, there''s nothing better than Time Immortal, the oldest being in existence. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What material could possibly compare to his body? Immortal Jiuchong also considered using his own body for refining. Doesn''t he wield the power of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, which represents change? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Yin and Yang complement each other, spawning endless creation and shaping fate. He can create life through the power of the Dao Fruit. Originally, he wanted to pull out one of his ribs to create life, but then he started to wonder whether the result would be his sibling or his son or daughter, and that troubled him so much that he ultimately gave up on the idea. Lu Yang: Are the customs of you ancient folks all so fierce? .c0 Eh, speaking of which, I might have a way to improve little Meng''s situation, Fairy Eternity mused, suddenly inspired by a spark of ingenuity. Improve what? Have you ever heard of reversing Yin and Yang, defying the heavens to change fate? Lu Yang had a vague impressionaEURit seemed to be an incredibly powerful Great Divine Skill. Right, it''s a Great Divine Skill that can defy the heavens and change fate, but it can only be used on oneself, not on others. If little Meng knew this skill, perhaps he could change his Single Body Spirit Root constitution and even possibly improve his luck. Fairy, you know this skill? Of course I do. Here, I''ll teach it to both of you. Whether you can learn it depends on your own ability. Lu Yang couldn''t close his grinning mouth at the prospect of learning such an impressive Divine Ability. Lu Yang shared Fairy Eternity''s idea with Eldest Senior Sister, who also thought it feasible. The only issue was that the skill was so difficult to learn that it couldn''t be mastered in the Nascent Soul Stage. We can try it. Senior, tell us how you perform this skill, and we''ll compare notes. Eldest Senior Sister also knew this skill but hadn''t thought it could be used on Meng Jingzhou. Okay. They communicated their knowledge quickly through Spiritual Sense, and after confirming that they both understood the same Divine Ability, Eldest Senior Sister felt reassured. After Gan Tian entered the Body Integration Realm and went into seclusion to consolidate her realm, only Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang, and Meng JingzhouaEURwho had been carried away by the crowd but later called back by Lu YangaEURwere left on Sky Gate Mountain. Upon learning the news, Meng Jingzhou was overjoyed. Had the heavens finally taken pity, allowing him the chance to turn his luck around and defy destiny? Lu Yang spoke earnestly, If you''re grateful, you can kowtow twice to me, and I''ll accept it on Fairy''s behalf. Get lost. Fairy Eternity floated out from within Lu Yang''s body, her expression serene and peaceful, just like an Immortal imagined in fantasies. Fairy Eternity, with her fingers poised like an orchid, said leisurely, I see that you are extraordinarily gifted and will surely achieve great things in the future. Today, I bestow upon you a chance at Immortal fortune. Whether you can seize it depends on your own destiny. Meng Jingzhou thanks the Immortal! At the peak of Sky Gate Mountain, Eldest Senior Sister did not return to Captive Peak to continue the interrogation but instead observed Fairy Eternity''s teaching process. Reversing Yin and Yang can disrupt the order of heaven and earth, make the sun and moon lose their regularity, equatable to reversing right and wrong, blurring black and white. It ranks among the top few incredibly powerful moves even within Great Divine Skills. If you two intend to learn it, be mentally prepared The key to mastering this move lies in the Spiritual Sense within your heart. To overcome fate, you must first believe in fate After learning the superficial aspects of Reversing Yin and Yang, you can only transform a part, just enough to change your Pure Yang Spirit Root into a Yin and Yang Spirit Root When using this move, avoid exerting too much force, or else you will change from a Pure Yang Spirit Root to a Pure Yin Spirit Root Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were incredibly well-behaved, sitting on the ground attentively, eagerly remembering every word Fairy Eternity said. In fact, if you wish to learn Reversing Yin and Yang, you have the best reference right before your eyes. What is it? they asked in unison. Fairy Eternity pointed overhead: The sun. Daytime is yang, nighttime is yin. Whether it''s the interchange of Taiyin and Taiyang from our past or the present variations, they all exemplify Reversing Yin and Yang very well. Unfortunately, few people can comprehend this, Fairy Eternity sighed, as if lamenting the ignorance of ordinary people. Meng Jingzhou seized the opportunity to flatter: That''s why they say a predecessor is an Immortal, able to perceive what ordinary people cannot. Oh, I haven''t grasped it myself. It was the Time Immortal who told us this, the Fairy responded. Meng Jingzhou: It took a full day for Fairy Eternity to clarify the principles of this Great Divine Skill. I''ve explained the principles; whether you can comprehend them or not depends on your own fate. I suggest that you observe closely during the transformation of the sun and moon. It will help you learn this Divine Ability. Yes, they replied in unison. In the following days, they did nothing but focus on studying, pondering over Fairy Eternity''s method wholeheartedly. Reversing Yin and Yang, defying destiny, is indeed a Divine Ability powerful enough to rank in the top few, and even with Lu Yang''s talent, he couldn''t learn it in a short time. On the fifth morning, during the transition of the sun and moon, they looked up at the sky, watching the silver moon that represented the Power of Taiyin lose its original color, draped in a red veil that deepened, completely dyeing the moon red and transforming it into the blazing sun, the symbol of the sun''s power. At that moment, Lu Yang felt an epiphany, as if a layer of paper in his heart had been pierced through. He gradually closed his eyes and continued to evolve the magnificent and splendid scenes of the morning and evening transitions of the sun and moon in his mind. Lu Yang revealed a confident smile. He had learned it. He sensed a change in his fate. Meng Jingzhou scratched his head in frustration; his talent for magic skills was top-notch, but learning such an overpowering Divine Ability was still too difficult. He turned to ask his good brother, Lu Yin, have you learned it? The confident smile on Lu Yang''s face froze: aEUR Wait, what did you just call me? Lu Yin. Is there a problem? Lu Yang quickly turned to ask Fairy Eternity and Eldest Senior Sister, What''s happening to me? Unlike Meng Jingzhou, Fairy Eternity and Eldest Senior Sister both noticed the change in Lu Yang. A magical force had blessed Lu Yang, changing his name to Lu Yin, as if he had been born with that name; even the name on his Identity Jade at his waist read Lu Yin. Fairy Eternity scratched her head in consternation: Reversing Yin and Yang, defying heaven to change one''s name? Does this count as having learned it? Chapter 689 Chapter 689: Chapter 688: Causality Great Divine Skill Chapter 689: Chapter 688: Causality Great Divine Skill Lu Yang had lived for eighteen years, never imagining that he would one day change his name. The magic skill was real, and defying the heavens was truly defying the heavens. Does this count as having learned it? Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with suspicion, thinking that this didn''t feel right at all. Fairy Eternity declared confidently and with sound reasoning, Why wouldn''t it count? Don''t you know that a name represents one''s fate? Changing a name is changing one''s destiny. By changing your name, your future will be different. She added, To take a step back, curses are cast using one''s name. By changing your name, you are changing your causality. You are no longer the same person you were before. The change of name on the identity jade signifies that. Curses cannot descend upon you. When a curse is initiated, it locks onto the identity Lu Yang. Once Lu Yang became Lu Yin, abandoning his previous identity, the curse could no longer find its target and naturally could not descend upon Lu Yang. Eldest Senior Sister also agreed with Fairy Eternity''s view, Although I don''t know why the results of Junior Brother''s cultivation deviated from what was expected, directly changing your name at the level of causality proves that this move is indeed a Great Divine Skill related to causality. NovelFire.site Only Meng Jingzhou was completely lost, clueless about the Great Divine Causality Skill and what had been mastered. Did I miss something? Lu Yang explained, It''s like this, we were cultivating the Great Divine Skill that reverses Yin and Yang, right? Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I succeeded. I used to be called Lu Yang, now I am called Lu Yin. Hold on, give me a moment to process this. Even with Meng Jingzhou''s intellect, he couldn''t immediately come to terms with this fact. You mean to say that you used to be ''Lu Yang'' and now you''re ''Lu Yin,'' even the name on your identity jade has changed? Right. Meng Jingzhou took in a sharp breath, finding the magic skill to be far too heaven-defying; he hadn''t even noticed any sign of Lu Yin using his divine ability. Eldest Senior Sister looked at Lu Yang for a moment and then said, Junior Brother''s move is truly extraordinary; it has fundamentally changed your name. If you encountered someone in the Body Integration Realm who does not understand causality divine abilities, they could still be fooled. Both causality and time-related magic skills were known for being abstruse and difficult to comprehend. Most cultivators spent over a decade practicing without seeing any results, and within the Body Integration Realm, those who understood causality divine abilities were scarce. Even among those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, most only roughly understood some causality divine abilities. The Imperial Teacher of Great Yu, who used causality as the outline for Dao Fruit, was extremely rare. Having an outline of Dao Fruit indicates achievements in that area, which highlights the extraordinary talent of the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu in causality. After Lu Yang mastered the skill, Eldest Senior Sister was stunned for seven days, during which Lu Yang consolidated his skill, and Meng Jingzhou sought to comprehend it. Seven days later, Lu Yang found that there was nothing about the skill that needed consolidation, whereas Meng Jingzhou found everywhere a need for comprehension. Meng Jingzhou was forced to admit that he could not learn the skill. Forget it, let Lu Yang change his name. I, the young master, do not need to change mine. Seeing the two no longer cultivating, Eldest Senior Sister continued her journey to Captive Peak to interrogate the two Venerates. Headquarters of the Yaoyang Sect. On the walls, there were murals of the sun totem, which glowed, illuminating the meeting room brightly. Sect Leader Yun convened the high-ranking members to discuss important matters. Everyone remained silent, listening to what Sect Leader Yun had to say. Today, I have summoned you all here mainly to discuss two matters, Lu Yang stated. The first matter, as everyone knows, our sect''s research on harnessing solar power has recently been progressing slowly, the main reason being that our multiple attempts to ascend to the sun have burnt several of our cultivator brethren to death. This was not the sun transformed by a Golden Crow in the ancient times, today''s sun is blazing hot on the surface, and even with great protective formations, one can feel the terrifying temperature of the sun. In such an environment, cultivators at the Body Integration Realm could only last a few seconds before being reduced to ashes. Continuing with these sun-ascending experiments, I fear that next, it will be the turn of us higher-ups to ascend and perish. Thus, I think we might need to change our approach. How about ascending to the moon at night? The sun and the moon are one, so it might also indirectly help us study the sun. No sooner had he suggested this than everyone opposed it. The Vice Sect Hierarch was the first to stand up and berate Meng Jingzhou for his disloyal act, The sun and the moon never appear at the same time, which demonstrates that even if they are one, there is still a gap between them. Our sect believes in the power of the sun, how could we submit to the power of Taiyin? This is absolutely unacceptable! Some Elders also expressed their loyalty, Those cultivators who burnt to death must have had insincere hearts and did not receive the sun''s approval. I, an old bag of bones, have worshipped the sun my entire life and am certain I can withstand the test and ascend to the sun. Therefore, count me in for the next group of sun ascension members! Meng Jingzhou looked helplessly at the fervor of the higher-ups. I can understand and respect your fearlessness, but if you all ascend to the sun and self-immolate, who will be left in the upper echelons of our Yaoyang Sect? He knew that his proposal would not be accepted by the crowd. Let''s put aside the sun ascension plan for now and discuss the second issue, Meng Jingzhou continued. The power of Saint Heir Long Jingzhou from the Heavenly Court Sect is surging with Pure Yang force, even stronger than a Pure Yang Immortal Body, which suggests that the Ancient Heavenly Court has some special cultivation methods. Moreover, I have sensed that Long Jingzhou and Young Master Lu might have a significant conflict, probably related to the issue of the Ancient Heavenly Court heir. We can exploit this discord, secretly win over Long Jingzhou, and incite internal strife within the Heavenly Court Sect to our benefit! One of the Yaoyang Sect Elders was puzzled, What could we possibly do? The Ancient Heavenly Court is large and influential, and they have Heavenly Venerate Dou, an ancient immortal, and the Phoenix Ancestor who defeated Venerate Zhu Tian, a semi-immortal. Intimidation is certainly not an option, and we can''t outbid them with benefits. Meng Jingzhou shook his head, You''ve misunderstood one thing; it is the Ancient Heavenly Court that is large and influential, not Long Jingzhou. There would always be an imbalance in the distribution of resources within any power. The resources available to Long Jingzhou would definitely be less than those to the Young Sect Master, which is our opportunity. With the full support of our sect, are we really inferior to the resources the Ancient Heavenly Court allocates to Long Jingzhou? What''s more, we have researched the sun for tens of thousands of years, and our findings greatly benefit cultivation practices. I refuse to believe that Long Jingzhou wouldn''t be tempted, he asserted. The higher-ups felt that Meng Jingzhou had a point. We could give it a try. If we can covertly win Long Jingzhou over to our side, it will make our future moves much easier, they pondered. Indeed, indeed, this could be worth attempting, they agreed. Just as they were discussing, Meng Jingzhou''s guard rushed into the conference room, holding an intelligence report and handed it hurriedly to Meng Jingzhou. The report detailed how Sect Leader Yun had demonstrated his divine powers in Chunjiang City, capturing two ancient supremes and their whereabouts unknown. Meng Jingzhou set down the report. Consider the matter of exploiting internal conflicts within the Heavenly Court Sect for our benefit null and void, and let''s replace the second topic, he said. All the higher-ups looked at Meng Jingzhou in unison. Meng Jingzhou spoke earnestly, Should we, the Yaoyang Sect, consider pledging allegiance to the Heavenly Court Sect? Chapter 690 Chapter 690: Chapter 689: Master Chi Chapter 690: Chapter 689: Master Chi Elder Chi saw the intelligence report and kept a calm faASSade, while a cold sweat broke out secretly. It turned out that the Sect Leader Yun he had met in the barbecue restaurant was actually an Immortal, meaning that the Heavenly Court Sect possessed two Ancient Immortals. There was no point in trying to instigate internal divisions within the Heavenly Court Sect to profit from it; he might as well just join the Heavenly Court Sect outright. With the Jiuyou Sect now focused on running their barbecue business and lacking a target to divert the Dynasty''s attention, the Yaoyang Sect had nearly been discovered by the Dynasty on several occasions. If this continued, their exposure was inevitable. Elder Chi made several copies of the intelligence report and distributed them, letting the high-ranking members see the strength of the Heavenly Court Sect. With two Immortals presiding, they could easily overturn Great Xia, and the current situation of the demonic sect being chased by Great Xia was not at all on the same level. Obviously, the top echelons of the Yaoyang Sect were also shocked by the might of Sect Leader Yun; they simply were not qualified to plot against such an entity. They were probably going to be wiped out before they even had the chance to scheme, leaving no trace of their souls behind. .c0 Another Immortal, the Ancient Heavenly Court is truly fearsome. Do you remember the Phoenix Ancestor? She is one of the Four Imperial Protectors, which suggests that the other three are also Semi-Immortals. I heard from the Jiuyou Sect that the enemies of the Ancient Heavenly Court were the Four Ancient Immortals. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site If they didn''t deceive me, the Ancient Heavenly Court probably has yet more cards up its sleeve. So we are to seek refuge with the Heavenly Court Sect? It''s absurd. Are we to hand over the foundation of our sect just because the Heavenly Court Sect is powerful? Do they believe in the power of the sun? Can they help us spread the faith so that all people worship the power of the sun? We aren''t handing anything over, just seeking protection. It''s not as serious as you think! Not serious? I''m afraid we might not have a say in the matter when the time comes! The high-ranking officials argued fiercely, each holding to their convictions and not giving way to the others. The elder with the most seniority stroked his beard and slowly said, The Ancient Heavenly Court indeed has its strengths, but this does not mean we should align ourselves with the Heavenly Court. The Yaoyang Sect has its pride; how can it live under others? If we were to seek refuge with the Heavenly Court, it still remains to be seen whether we''d become part of the Heavenly Court, or just cannon fodder for them! Many people agreed with the elder''s remarks. Indeed, we can''t entrust our fate to others. Moreover, as long as we produce results and make the world believe in the power of the sun, then we can follow the example of our ancient ancestors and use the power of faith to imbue the sun with life. When the supreme Sun God is there to protect us, our sect will not necessarily be weaker than the Heavenly Court! The founder of the Yaoyang Sect was an archaeologist who discovered that in times even more ancient than the Four Ancient Immortals, the ancestors were exploring cultivation systems and their faith gave life to the objects of their worship, which the ancestors referred to as deities. This also spawned the breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Stage. From the outset, the Yaoyang Sect set a goal to draw strength from the sun, to spread its greatness, to make all people believe in the sun, and to turn the sun into a true deity. Elder Chi felt that there was some sense to it. Since we cannot reach a consensus, let''s each make a concession. We can try to make contact with Saint Heir Long Jingzhou and thus get close to the Heavenly Court Sect. How about that? This proposal from Elder Chi met with unanimous agreement from the high-ranking members. aEUR After the meeting was adjourned, Sect Leader Chi let out a sigh of reliefaEURit was finally over. I don''t even know when this damn job as Sect Leader will end. When he was just a low-level Cultivator, his favorite activity was watching the stars and moon at night, but back then, his Cultivation Level was too low to see them clearly. By chance, he discovered that looking at objects through two lenses made them appear larger. Based on this discovery, he invented a telescope that could clearly view the stars. After applying for the patent, he heard about a nearby astronomy enthusiast group and found his way to the organization, following the trail. Only after joining did he realize that it was actually a damn demonic sect. Once you join the Jiuyou Sect, you can''t leave; leaving means death, so he had no choice but to join obediently. He originally intended to keep a low profile and live out his days quietly, but the higher-ups, upon learning that he invented the telescope, decided he was a talent worth cultivating. They promoted him rapidly, and before he knew it, he had mixed his way into the upper echelon. Having reached the high ranks, he thought he might as well spend his life just mixing through. But then when it came to electing the Sect Leader, he was unexpectedly elected with a high number of votes, on the grounds that his bald head resembled the sun. He even comforted himself that being the Sect Leader wasn''t so badaEURat least no one would boss him around. Then he realized that this position of Sect Leader was a pitfallaEURnice-sounding it was called Sect Leader, but cruder terms would be a sacrifice. Whenever the Yaoyang Sect faced significant setbacks, like unsuccessful solar research or several strongholds being taken down by the Dynasty, the higher-ups believed this was the Sun God''s punishment to the Yaoyang Sect, demanding the Sect Leader to make a sacrifice to heaven. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This wasn''t as simple as the Sect Leader kowtowing to the sun a few times; it meant the Sect Leader becoming a sacrifice, personally offering himself to heaven. It was said to be a tradition left by the first Sect Leader. Take the sun-climbing experiment for instanceaEURif it failed again, he feared he would be the next one to undertake the trial. He was promoted from high-level to Sect Leader so swiftly he hadn''t even had time to find out how the previous Sect Leader had died. It was only after becoming Sect Leader that he learned previously the sky was dominated solely by the sun with the stars being nothing but Illusory Shadows, and the Yaoyang Sect had always regarded this as a symbol of the sun''s greatness. Then one day, the stars were no longer Illusory Shadows, but real, vivid celestial bodies, and the sun was no longer the sole ruler of the sky. This incident caused panic within the Yaoyang Sect, leading them to believe it was an ominous sign, which resulted in the sacrifice of the previous Sect Leader. Sect Leader Chi was terrified when he heard this, afraid the higher-ups would find a reason to sacrifice him as well, but thankfully, they were relatively rational and did not continue the practice of sacrificing consecutive Sect Leaders. The higher-ups were all at the Body Integration Realm, and the most senior Elder was even at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; he had absolutely no way to resist. During his tenure, he had faced several major incidentsaEURthose that would require the sacrifice of a Sect Leader. He had survived safely because he had his own methods. He had invented the telescope, and patent revenue poured in, generating vast wealth. According to the rules, he was supposed to pay taxes. When it came to the point where it was necessary to sacrifice the Sect Leader, he would deliberately avoid paying taxes, letting the Dynasty take him away, for they didn''t know he was a Sect Leader of the demonic sect and handled him as an ordinary Body Integration Realm tax evader. Normally, one would be imprisoned for a few decades, and after he was released from prison, he would continue being the Sect Leader, with the higher-ups no longer bringing up the topic of sacrifice. If only I could defect to the Heavenly Court Sect, he thought. It was certainly safer than this accursed place. He took out a Token; this was a Yaoyang Token, which worked the same way as a Jiuyou Token, enabling long-distance communication. When he last met with the Heavenly Court Sect, he had given one Token to each person. This one should belong to Saint Heir Long Jingzhou. Chapter 691 Chapter 691: Chapter 690: Young Master Lu Seems to Have Said that Sect Leader Yun Tied with Yun Zhi Chapter 691: Chapter 690: Young Master Lu Seems to Have Said that Sect Leader Yun Tied with Yun Zhi The headquarters of Jiuyou Sect. In the pitch-dark room, four pairs of eyes glinted like those of wolves. Starting with Sect Leader Qin, Jiuyou Sect advocated simplicity; whether in light or darkness, it made no difference to them, being Integration Stage Experts, and they did not need to light lamps. This was an internal high-level conference of Jiuyou Sect, presided over by Mu Baiyi, with three Vice Sect Hierarchs in attendance, primarily to summarize the Sect''s gains for the quarter. Shi Huagu held the quarterly report of the barbecue shop. As an old major demon, the joy in his eyes at this quarter''s profits was almost too great to conceal. The reports have been distributed to everyone, and I trust you all reviewed them before the meeting. The barbecue shop''s profits are encouraging, especially since we collaborated with Tao Yaoye, a friend from Seek Dao Sect. By using ''Dream Mirage'' for publicity at the start, our barbecue shop''s fame has soared. Now, even if someone hasn''t tasted our skewers, they''ve certainly heard of us. Tao Yaoye only had Nascent Soul Stage cultivation level. .co Technically, he wasn''t qualified to be addressed as friend by Shi Huagu, but Shi Huagu cared little for such rules; anyone who could help him make money was his friend. As the barbecue shop flourished, the Jiuyou Sect was gradually consolidating its other operations such as a zoo, funeral industry, smuggling, and tomb raiding. NovelFire.site S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These were managed by Vice Sect Hierarch Xiang. The smuggling and tomb raiding businesses provided a steady supply of talent to the Great Xia''s prisons year after year. Of course, they were merely consolidating, not closing down. Mu Baiyi knew that for Jiuyou Sect''s economy to develop healthily, relying solely on the barbecue shop wouldn''t suffice; stable progress required diversifying the business portfolio. Privately, rumors circulated that Shi Huagu would soon replace Vice Sect Hierarch Xiang and become the new Executive Vice Sect Hierarch. Whether these were rumors or leaks was unclear. What Vice Sect Hierarch Xiang regretted most now was not being the first to contact the Heavenly Court Sect, allowing Shi Huagu to get the upper hand. The profits from the barbecue shop had everyone drooling. Shi Huagu treasured it so much that he would let no one else interfere. Joking aside, this was his life-saving money; he''d fight anyone who tried to touch it. Since the income is so considerable, do we know when the construction funds for Fengdu can be approved? Vice Sect Master Shee directly asked Mu Baiyi; he was the Vice Sect Hierarch specifically responsible for the construction of Fengdu. Mu Baiyi coughed twice, Building Fengdu is indeed important, but at this time of high-speed development for our Sect, I ask that Vice Sect Master Shee put the greater good first and temporarily set aside the construction of Fengdu. Fengdu''s construction would halt temporarily until the Sect''s debts were secretly paid off. Seeing Mu Baiyi''s decisive tone, Vice Sect Master Shee did not pursue the matter further. Mu Baiyi turned to Shi Huagu sitting opposite him, Vice Headmaster Shi, I see that our barbecue shop pays quite high taxes; is there any way to reduce them? Hearing this question, Shi Huagu frowned with a pained expression, I''m looking into it, but we''re in the food industry and the Dynasty doesn''t have significant tax relief policies for this sector. I seeaEUR Mu Baiyi was slightly disappointed and then pulled out another report. This is a report from the Rudder Master of Chunjiang City, just handed to me before the meeting, please take a look. The three Vice Hierarchs were shocked upon reading the content of the report; their voices trembled. This, this, the Sect Master of Heavenly Court Sect is an Immortal?! The report, penned by the female ghost Xiao Cui, detailed the battle between the two Venerates in Chunjiang City, how Sect Leader Yun spectacularly captured both Venerates, and the heroic deeds of the barbecue shop in slaying the assassins from the Night Pavilion, for which the government office presented an award banner. When Mu Baiyi first received this intelligence, he was no better off than the three Vice Hierarchs. He hadn''t expected that Sect Leader Yun, whom he had met at the barbecue shop''s headquarters, was an Ancient Immortal from legends. He just didn''t know the name. Shi Huagu''s brow furrowed deeply as he remembered what Young Sect Master Lu had said, No, there''s another piece of intelligence hidden within this report. What is it? Vice Sect Master Xiang couldn''t discern the clue. When I first met Young Sect Master Lu Yang, he told me that their Sect Master once crossed hands with Yun Zhi of the Seek Dao Sect Shi Huagu paused, as if fearing the utterance of those words might bring calamity, but he continued, The result was evenly matched. What, how is that possible?! Old Shi, are you suggesting that Yun Zhi of the Seek Dao Sect is also an Immortal? Mu Baiyi tapped the table heavily with two fingers: Quiet down, everyone quiet. All of you are Integration Period Cultivators, have you forgotten the most basic concept of a cultivator? When a fact occurs, what should be done is acceptance, not doubt! Don''t forget, the Heavenly Court Sect has never deceived us. Since Young Sect Master Lu says it is so, then it is! This is a piece of intelligence worth more than its weight in gold, known to no one else in the world but us. This must have been intelligence the Heavenly Court Sect intended to offer as a gesture of goodwill to us, pity that our vision was limited, not realizing their intentions until today! The three Vice Sect Masters hung their heads in shame. Mu Baiyi looked solemn and brooded: If Yun Zhi of the Seek Dao Sect is an Immortal, then the Dynasty''s strength is more terrifying than we had imagined. The Seek Dao Sect has an Immortal but no intention to compete with the Dynasty for power, which indicates that the Dynasty might also possess Immortals! The three Vice Sect Masters fell silent. If this were the case, then even if they managed to establish their Fengdu, it would not be a match for the Righteous Path. Mu Baiyi was the calmest: Things haven''t deteriorated to that extent. The Righteous Path has two Immortals, and the Heavenly Court Sect also has Heavenly Venerate Dou and Sect Leader Yun, two Immortals. The situation is equitable. We can get closer to the Heavenly Court Sect by presenting gifts to Young Sect Master Lu. As a disciple of Heavenly Venerate Dou, Young Sect Master Lu is certain to control the affairs of the Heavenly Court in the future. Now is the perfect time to invest! You''re saying the Yaoyang Sect''s people want to find you? Lu Yang looked at Meng Jingzhou holding the Yaoyang command, slightly puzzled. The message on the Yaoyang command from Sect Master Qi to Meng Jingzhou read: Saint Heir, our sect has some enlightenment on improving the cultivation method of absorbing the power of the sun. If you''re interested, please come to Poyang City in Yuzhou State for a discussion. Is this to share a cultivation secret with you? Lu Yang was even more puzzled after reading the contents on the Yaoyang command, isn''t this overture of goodwill too obvious? Could it be they have heard about what happened in Chunjiang City and want to ingratiate themselves with me? After pondering, Lu Yang thought it quite possible. Before Lu Yang could respond, he felt the Jiuyou command in his arms stir. He pulled it out to look. What''s up? Meng Jingzhou craned his neck to see. Lu Yang casually spread out the Jiuyou command: The Jiuyou Sect is seeking me out. What should we do? Act separately or gather both sects together? Lu Yang stroked his chin: No need to rush a reply, let''s go to Elder Brother Dai for intelligence. With Li Haoran around, they knew a lot about the Jiuyou Sect, but they knew very little about the Yaoyang Sect. Task Hall. Dai Bufan regarded them both with a strange look. Are you saying, the Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect each bribed you in private? Chapter 692 Chapter 692: Chapter 691 Bribery Chapter 692: Chapter 691 Bribery ` Dai Bufan heard for the first time that the demonic sect was actively offering benefits. Does the demonic sect see you two as umbrellas for protection or what? How come I fight the demonic sect every day, but never see them begging for mercy or bribing me? You can''t call it a bribe, they just want to give it to us voluntarily, we''re just too embarrassed to refuse, Meng Jingzhou corrected. Plus, the target of bribery charges are dynasty officials, not commoners like Old Lu and me. Lu Yang also chimed in, To infiltrate the enemy''s ranks, we''ve had to endure humiliation and accept their gifts under duress. Dai Bufan: Forget it, this is all the intelligence on the Yaoyang Sect, you two take a look, he said. Dai Bufan stuffed a pile of files to them, instructing them to look there and return them after they were done, preparing them in advance for the role of main and deputy hall masters. He still had a mountain of work to deal with. In a few months, the Seek Dao Sect was due for another round of recruitment. Considering that last time he did not prepare in advance, and ended up recruiting troublemakers like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou who always caused anxiety, promising seedlings like Bai Ming and Lan Ting were poached by other sects beforehand. This time, Dai Bufan decided to scout out several good seedlings with excellent character, temperament, and spiritual roots in advance. NovelFire.site What he had to do now was to identify these people from the myriad pieces of intelligence from Cloudy Seas and Misty Clouds. Many of the Yaoyang Sect''s pieces of intelligence were so evident that they couldn''t hide them even if they wanted to. For instance, sending two cultivators at the Body Integration Realm to the sun to die on a regular basis, the sect''s wish for everyone to worship the sun, and treating Laurel Fairy Palace as their hypothetical enemy, and so on. Having been established for sixty thousand years and studied the sun for that long, one could imagine how profound their research on the sun''s power techniques must be. But no matter how profound, it surely couldn''t be more than what Lu Yang knew. In the newly obtained library of Fairy Eternity, there was the Immortal Jiuchong''s understanding of the forces of the ultimate yin and yang. Could the Yaoyang Sect ever be stronger than the Immortal Jiuchong who possesses the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit? The pair, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, spent three full days poring over the intelligence until they had completely grasped it all. Finished reading? Dai Bufan raised an eyebrow. With just a thought, the files on the Yaoyang Sect automatically returned to their place. More or less. Do you need a few elders to accompany you? Dai Bufan would certainly not let two Nascent Soul Stage cultivators meet the master of the demonic sect alone; it was too dangerous. Four elders. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Good, wait here and I''ll make contact for you, he said. Dai Bufan stood up and left Task Hall to invite elders from various peaks to make a move. As soon as the elders heard there was a chance to become Protector Heavenly Kings again, their attitudes were more enthusiastic than ever. They nearly broke into a fight over it, but with Dai Bufan''s persuasion, they agreed to settle it by drawing lots. In the end, Uncle Ba, Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and Seventh Elder would accompany Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Meanwhile, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou took out their respective tokens and notified the masters of both their sects, and then picked a restaurant for the meeting in two days. In the matter of presenting gifts at the meeting, the Heavenly Court Sect took the initiative. The two sect masters quickly responded, saying they would definitely attend. Two days later, the restaurant was booked out, and the three sects gathered together once again. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou took the seats of honor, backed by four mighty Protector Heavenly Kings standing tall like towers. The Protector Heavenly Kings, with their tiger-like eyes wide and fierce, commanded a subtle yet undeniable authority. Mu Baiyi and the master of the other sect did not expect to see each other here, leading to an awkward moment. The other sect''s master had not expected the Young Sect Master Lu to be present. Wasn''t it said that the Young Sect Master Lu had a rift with the Dragon Saint Heir? How come he was here when he should have given a private gift to the Dragon Saint Heir, and let Young Sect Master Lu tag along? Could there be changes that he was unaware of? ` Having parted for so many days, you both still possess such charm, hahaha. Master Chi clasped his hands in greeting, adopting the demeanor of a peer to break the awkwardness first. Behind Master Chi stood two young maidens, with their demure appearances and skins so tender they seemed capable of squeezing out water. Master Chi gave a covert signal, and the two maidens obediently walked over to Meng Jingzhou, completely compliant, causing Meng Jingzhou''s eyelids to twitch. Master Chi, what is this about? Just a small token of appreciation. You and I both practice pure yang cultivation techniques and must regularly vent out excess energy. Consider these girls a meeting gift and please, Saint Heir, accept them. Master Chi felt that simply offering cultivation techniques to the Saint Heir might not be enticing enough, so he decided to up the stakes. Meng Jingzhou naturally would not accept them and feigned anger, Could it be that you wish to plant spies by my side through this opportunity? Master Chi quickly responded, Saint Heir, please calm your anger, I have no such intentions. No matter how much Master Chi persuaded, Meng Jingzhou remained vigilant and refused to take in the two maidens. Seeing the Saint Heir''s firm attitude, Master Chi had no choice but to let the maidens return. Meng Jingzhou narrowed his eyes, Master Chi, do you truly have a method to enhance the absorption of solar power? Master Chi did not expect his previous actions to have created a gap between himself and the Saint Heir, which was against his intention. Lu Yang laughed heartily, patting Meng Jingzhou''s shoulder, You''re overthinking it. Master Chi wouldn''t dare to scheme against us. It''s nothing of the sort. Seeing Lu Yang smoothing things over for him, Master Chi looked gratefully at Lu Yang, then produced a wooden box with a seal on it. He released the seal, and inside the box were several books related to cultivation methods that utilized solar power. The Fourth Elder stepped forward, skimmed through the books, and respectfully said to Meng Jingzhou, Saint Heir, these are indeed cultivation methods that utilize the power of the sun for reference. Meng Jingzhou nonchalantly hummed in response, waving his hand impatiently, Then let''s accept them. Master Chi had not prepared a gift for Lu Yang and had to hastily retrieve a treasure from his storage ring, Young Sect Master Lu, please accept this with my compliments. Lu Yang glanced at the items and recognized their origins, chuckling, Hundred Herb Pill, True Dragon scales, Ginseng King filaments Master Chi is most thoughtful. I won''t stand on ceremony then. The Seventh Elder stepped up to accept these treasures on behalf of Lu Yang. Mu Baiyi saw how much effort Master Chi had put into his gifts and if what he offered was inferior, it could easily leave a bad impression of the Heavenly Court Sect. It seemed likely that this was why the Heavenly Court Sect had gathered their two sects together. Mu Baiyi begrudgingly took out treasures from his storage ring and presented them to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, who accepted them without objection. After both sect leaders finished presenting their gifts, they suddenly said at the same time, I have a question to ask. The two exchanged angry glances. Lu Yang, with a jovial smile, raised his hand to signal them to be patient, We have plenty of time, one at a time. Let''s do this, Master Chi spoke first earlier, so let Master Mu speak first this time. What do you both say? Master Chi had no choice but to agree. Mu Baiyi asked, Our barbecue restaurant is thriving, making a fortune each day, but the taxes imposed by the Dynasty are too high. Does Young Sect Master Lu have a solution? Mu Baiyi cunningly aligned Lu Yang with his own side. .CO The four Protector Heavenly Kings frowned internally at this unexpected problem. How should they respond? Lu Yang simply smiled and instead of replying, turned his head to Master Chi, And you? It''s like this, Young Sect Master Lu surely knows that our Yaoyang Sect, in our pursuit of making the populace revere the sun, has been researching solar power. Recently, our numerous attempts to ascend to the sun have failed. Do you, Young Sect Master Lu, perhaps have a method? Master Chi was anxious, knowing that if another attempt to reach the sun failed, he would have to resort to tax evasion again, which might land him in jail for a few decades as a refuge. The four Protector Heavenly Kings frowned again internally. What could possibly be done? The sun is extremely yang and powerful; whoever approaches, perishes. Could the Yaoyang Sect be expecting Yun Zhi to make a move? Upon hearing this, Lu Yang intertwined his fingers, placed them before his chest, and leaned slightly backward in his chair, resting against its back. The issues both your sects are facing can actually be resolved through a single method. Master Chi, have you ever heard of solar energy? Chapter 693 Chapter 693: Chapter 692: Solar Energy Chapter 693: Chapter 692: Solar Energy Solar energy? Master Chi was taken aback. As the Master of the Yaoyang Sect, he was very familiar with everything related to the sun, but what exactly was this solar energy Young Master Lu was referring to? Taken literally, it seems to refer to the energy of the sun? A simplistic understanding, but that''s the gist of it. Lu Yang suddenly brought up another matter, You just mentioned that the Sun Ascending Project has been continually failing. It must be a plan that has been put into action in recent years; previously, the study of the sun''s power was always conducted from a distance. Given that, why embark on a Sun Ascending Study? Master Chi sighed, Young Master Lu doesn''t know, but recently, our research on the sun''s power hit a bottleneck. The radicals proposed that we should study the sun up close by ascending to it. However, the sun is not so easily approached. Several Body Integration Realm cultivators have already been burned to death by the sun. Lu Yang leaned back in his chair lazily, toying with the non-existent dirt under his fingernails, Your sect is quite bold, daring to ascend to the sun. NovelFire.site The former Master of his sect sacrificed his life for this very event. That supremely powerful being is an existence that even our Heavenly Court Sect finds troublesome. Your Yaoyang Sect dares to ascend and probe the sun, aren''t you afraid of violating that being''s taboo and having your sect eradicated in one fell swoop? After listening, Master Chi broke out in a cold sweat. An existence that even the Heavenly Court Sect found troublesome must be an Immortal. The Yaoyang Sect''s Sun Ascending was tantamount to causing trouble right under the eyes of an Immortal. A single careless act could potentially offend the Immortal and bring catastrophe upon the Yaoyang Sect. He was against the Sun Ascending Plan from the start, but the higher-ups were determined to follow through, even if it meant death. Now, all they could do was wait for an Immortal to annihilate them. So, what is Young Master Lu''s opinion? The purpose of the Yaoyang Sect is to spread faith, not to ascend to the sun, right? Correct. Master Chi should know that the sun''s power contains both light and heat, light for illumination and heat for providing temperature. Master Chi nodded. This fact was written in the True Interpretation of the Sun''s Power, something everyone in the Yaoyang Sect knew and was a required topic for the annual exams. The True Interpretation of the Sun''s Power is a book internal to the Yaoyang Sect, mandated to be owned by every individual. Lu Yang then took out a magnifying glass, This is the cheapest magnifying glass. Simply place it under the sun, and the sun''s power will converge at one point; at its mildest, it can burn ants, and at its worst, it can start a fire. This is the initial manifestation of solar energy. Master Chi continued to nod. What Lu Yang was saying was all fundamental knowledge, and the magnifying glass was his own invention; he could not be more familiar with it. Since the sun possesses energy, then why not make use of this energy? We have already been utilizing it, researching Cultivation Techniques for the sun''s power and improving methods for absorbing it more efficiently. Lu Yang calmly shook his head, Not in this way of usage. Why should cultivators practice the techniques you''ve written? Just because your techniques pertain to the sun''s power? Yin and Yang, the Three Talents, the Four Images, and the Five ElementsaEURthere are as many types of cultivation techniques as there are hairs on an ox. Do cultivators really need to choose your techniques? If cultivators do not choose your techniques, then your doctrine of venerating the sun won''t spread and won''t gain recognition from the people. Thinking back on the Yaoyang Sect''s actions over the last sixty thousand years, Master Chi realized it was indeed true. In a world where most cultivation techniques were centered around spiritual essence, they had expended great effort studying sun''s power techniques that very few people looked at, making it difficult to spread their faith. Please enlighten me, Young Sect Master Lu. I''ve already explained the method, to utilize solar energy. Not by composing a cultivation technique for the power of the sun, but letting solar energy enter the homes of ordinary people. For example, storing solar energy and using it to provide light? Allowing ordinary people to use solar energy, how is that possible? Master Chi exclaimed in disbelief, having never considered this possibility. Lu Yang smiled casually, How is it not possible? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. .cO If Tao Yaoye from the Seek Dao Sect can make ''Dream Mirage'' affordable for the common folk, can''t your sect use array methods to accumulate solar energy and release it at night? As for the propagation of Dream Mirage, Mu Baiyi has the most authority to speak. Mu Baiyi nodded in agreement. The wider the spread of Dream Mirage, the more famous his barbecue shop became, and the more prosperous his business, which was directly reflected in the profits. If a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect can research such a thing, surely the Yaoyang Sect can do it too? If this research is successful and candles are replaced, with each household holding an invention from your Yaoyang Sect, why would you worry about spreading your teachings? Lu Yang looked meaningfully at Master Chi, To make the world believe in the sun, the first thing to do is to let the world profit from it. Master Chi, you must understand this principle. Master Chi suddenly felt as if a great truth had been revealed to him, truly, an ancient power possessed a higher level of cognition than his own. Of course, generating light with solar energy won''t happen overnight. How to collect, store, and release solar energy, how to simplify the structure, how to reduce costs, etc. These are issues that require in-depth research, which your sect can address step by step. Moreover, this is just one example I''ve given on the fly. There are many things solar energy can do, and Master Chi, you can study them slowly after you return. Research was Master Chi''s forte, and he had become a high-level member of the Yaoyang Sect because he invented the telescope. Furthermore, this plan was much more reliable than the ''Ascend to Sun'' project, and it was bound to be approved by the higher-ups. If he could produce results, wealth and fame would flow to him endlessly. This was an unparalleled development opportunity for the Yaoyang Sect! He must lead the research himself and keep the results in his hands, so the higher-ups wouldn''t dare to sacrifice him at the first sign of trouble. It was a deal with multiple benefits! Master Chi''s excitement was beyond words. Was this the wisdom of an heir to an ancient power? With just a few words, not only had he solved the problem of the Yaoyang Sect, but he had also resolved his own plight! If heirs were like this, what sort of extraordinary wisdom must Heavenly Venerate Dou, the legend himself, possess! Lu Yang''s gaze rested on Mu Baiyi, silent, exerting a subtle pressure on him. After a pause, Lu Yang spoke. Regarding the tax issue for the barbecue shop, Mu Master can consider cooperating with the Yaoyang Sect. Cooperate? Mu Baiyi was extremely surprised. Apart from the fact that their sects were as different as Yin and Yang in nature, even if they were naturally aligned, where would they start with cooperation? Seeing the astonished look on Mu Baiyi''s face, Lu Yang knew that the other party hadn''t understood his meaning. Mu Master, you''re less familiar with Great Xia''s policies than this person from ancient times, Lu Yang said. Do you know about Great Xia''s tax incentives for research industries? The high reductions or even exemptions for developing new technology? The high reductions or even exemptions for using energy other than Spiritual Energy? Lu Yang looked at Mu Baiyi as if he were looking at a fool, thinking to himself that even a sect master like him didn''t know as much as he did. Chapter 694 Chapter 694: Chapter 693: The Three Religions Join Forces Chapter 694: Chapter 693: The Three Religions Join Forces Mu Baiyi paid no attention to Lu Yang''s gaze, nor dared he care about it. Lu Yang''s three questions came as a revelation to him. Does Young Sect Master Lu mean that our Jiuyou Sect can collaborate with the Yaoyang Sect to open a barbecue shop? Not a barbecue shop, it''s a solar energy technology development association, one of whose industries involves barbecue, Lu Yang corrected. If it were just a barbecue shop, where would the tax incentives come from? Only by changing the nature of the business could they enjoy tax benefits. To avoid being thrown into prison and following in his master''s footsteps, Lu Yang had studied laws and policies diligently, and only he knew the effort it had taken. Right, right, right, it''s a solar energy technology development association, Mu Baiyi nodded repeatedly, admitting Young Sect Master Lu indeed had a sharp mind. Isn''t this the internal alliance with Yaoyang, ruthlessness with the secondary sects from the strategic plan Young Sect Master Lu gave for conquering the world? Perhaps Young Sect Master Lu had anticipated today''s situation long ago. What an astonishing display of wit. If he had Young Sect Master Lu''s brain, why would he need to masquerade as a believer to take out loans? He''d have built several Fengdus by now! To say nothing of being a sect leader, the believers would worship him as the founder of the faith! NovelFire.site Great Xia has always encouraged innovation; whether it was Lu Yang''s invention of the flying car or Tao Yaoye''s Dream Mirage, both had enjoyed tax incentives. Moreover, since spiritual energy is fundamentally a strategic resource, Great Xia encourages the use of alternative energy sources, which led to the series of tax policies discussed by Lu Yang. In Lu Yang''s view, to have an industrial revolution in the Cultivation World, there was no need to follow the progression of his previous life step by step aEUR from steam to electricity. They could take a leap straight to clean energy with solar power. NovelFire.site.co It was something he thought of while perusing the Yaoyang Sect''s materials; he just hadn''t figured out how to guide the Yaoyang Sect in this direction when the opportunity presented itself. Joining to establish an association and developing new solar technologies, Great Xia will strongly support the association; with such support, the barbecue shop''s taxes will be a non-issue. Additionally, barbecue requires continuous infusion of spiritual essence into True Fire to maintain it; if the Yaoyang Sect can produce results in their research, they could use solar energy to sustain True Fire. In such a case, the Dynasty would not only cut taxes but might also provide subsidies. The future Lu Yang described made Mu Baiyi''s eyes shine; recognizing the Heavenly Court Sect had been the best decision of his life. Seeing Chie Guantian deep in thought, Lu Yang smiled and said, Chie Guantian, I know what you''re thinking. You''re wondering if the Yaoyang Sect can research solar energy on their own, without needing to collaborate with the Jiuyou Sect, right? No, no, not at all, Chie Guantian denied vehemently, though that was exactly what he had been thinking. It''s okay, humans are drawn to benefits; I understand, Lu Yang said. But please, Chie Guantian, consider carefully that the first requirement to establish a solar energy technology development association is a clean identity. Registering such a large-scale association has strict requirements on the identity of the registrant and the spirit stones needed; at the very least, it requires to be in the Body Integration Realm. If I''m not mistaken, aren''t you the only one in your sect at the Body Integration Realm who has not been placed on a wanted list? Is Chie Guantian planning to use his identity as a great inventor to register the association, then use his record of being jailed seven times for tax evasion to make the government office scrutinize the association as a key suspect? Chie Guantian broke out in cold sweat, not expecting the other party to have investigated his identity so thoroughly. In fact, he had always used two faces: one was Chie Guantian, the inventor of the telescope, his true face; the other was the master of the Yaoyang Sect, his false face. The purpose was to let other members of the demonic sect recognize him and secretly report on him. He had not anticipated that the other side would see through his disguise. It wasn''t Lu Yang who had seen through Chie Guantian''s disguise, but Eldest Senior Sister. After their last meeting, Eldest Senior Sister had recognized Young Sect Master Chie''s true identity. On the other hand, looking at the Jiuyou Sect, the owner of the barbecue shop, Shi Huagu, has been commended by the Dynasty multiple times and has completely earned the trust of the Dynasty. With him establishing the chamber of commerce, it will surely save a lot of trouble. Meng Jingzhou slammed his hand down on the table and shouted, This shop takes sixty percent of the barbecue shop''s profits, so are you saying, Young Sect Master Chie, that you are unwilling to involve our sect in the matters of the chamber of commerce? Although Meng Jingzhou was only at the Nascent Soul Stage, his words sounded like a threat from someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to Young Sect Master Chie. It was then that Young Sect Master Chie remembered that while the barbecue shop was ostensibly an asset of the Jiuyou Sect, in reality, it was the Heavenly Court Sect that held the majority stake! This was not a union of two sects forming the chamber of commerce, but three! What had he been thinking about, wanting to go solo, cutting off the financial avenues of the Heavenly Court Sect? Was he tired of living? This was precisely the opportunity to cling to the Heavenly Court Sect''s coattails! Young Sect Master Chie forced a smile, Young Master Lu, Dragon Saint Heir, I was only joking. Heavenly Venerate Dou above, I truly had no intention of going at it alone. Is that so, then that''s good, Lu Yang smiled, as though what he had said before had been a joke all along, and patted Meng Jingzhou on the back. Old Dragon, calm down. Look, Young Sect Master Chie has no such intentions. That''s more like it, Meng Jingzhou snorted coldly, unwilling to talk more with these people. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stood up and raised their tea cups, and the two sect masters also hastily stood up and raised their cups. Then, let''s toast to our three sects'' friendship lasting forever, to our master. To Heavenly Venerate Dou. To Heavenly Venerate Dou. To Heavenly Venerate Dou. The four drained their cups, showing their reverence for Heavenly Venerate Dou. Heavenly Venerate Dou, watching in the Spiritual Space, was very satisfied with the four''s attitudes towards him. Do you two have any other matters? Lu Yang stretched himself. No more, no more, many thanks to Young Master Lu for the reminder. I am slow-witted. In the future, I will still need Young Master Lu to enlighten me more, said Chie. After Lu Yang had dangled benefits and threats, the two sect masters truly admired him from the bottom of their hearts, recognizing him as an ally not to be crossed. After the Heavenly Court Sect took its leave, the Young Sect Master and the Saint Heir left with the four Heavenly Kings. The two sect masters had profound cultivation levels, and their hearing was stronger than that of the average person in the Body Integration Realm. Even from a great distance, they could faintly hear the conversation between Young Master Lu and the Dragon Saint Heir. Why bother telling them all this? If they have troubles, let them solve it themselves. What can they do for us if you help them? Are we in need of that little money, or do you think they''ll be able to help when we fight the Four Ancient Immortals? After all, in the past, Jiuyou had a good relationship with us, and there is also a position of the Sun God in the Heavenly Court, so there is some affinity. Seeing them in such a pitiful state, helping out a bit where we can wouldn''t hurt. It''s like we''re begging them to join the chamber of commerce; who cares about that? It''s not like we want to study solar energy to replace candles so we can continue to show them the way forward. Without us, would the Yaoyang Sect even know what to do next? They don''t recognize goodwill! Alright, Old Dragon, everyone has their difficulties; there''s no need to let them know our considerations, Lu Yang said. Eventually, the dialogue faded into the wind and was no longer audible. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, the two sect masters were deeply ashamed. If it weren''t for the Heavenly Court Sect''s remembrance of past relations, they wouldn''t even have had the chance to grab onto the Heavenly Court Sect''s coattails. Chapter 695 Chapter 695: Chapter 694: Dai Bufan: I have a mission for you two Chapter 695: Chapter 694: Dai Bufan: I have a mission for you two You know, this using sunlight for illumination and heating sounds familiar, I''ve done this before too, Fairy Eternity said with a chuckle as they were on their way back, comfortably stretching herself. She had been cultivating in her sleep to restore her strength, and now that she was awake, it signified a temporary pause in her cultivation process. Fairy had a tough time sleeping, you used solar energy during ancient times as well? I''ve never heard of solar energy per se, but the method of use is probably similar. How did you use it? There was a time when I really enjoyed reading, day and night. Although my eyesight is exceptional and I can see everything clearly even in the dark, it lacked atmosphere. So, I summoned a Golden Crow. During the day, I''d have it conserve its energy and not shine, and at night I''d let it light up for me. NovelFire.site.c0 You know, it was as bright as daylight. Sometimes when cooking and the heat wasn''t enough, I''d call on a Golden Crow to help fan the flames and heat things up. Of course, I wouldn''t let it help for free; I always invited it to stay for the meal. I have a feeling that the way we''re talking about using the power of the sun for light and heat isn''t quite the same thing. NovelFire.site I think it''s quite similar. Look, didn''t I store up the sun''s power first? Yes. And after storing it, isn''t it released again? Yes. Fairy Eternity clapped her hands, See, it''s exactly the same. Lu Yang patiently explained to Fairy Eternity the difference: The solar energy I''m talking about can be used for lighting and heating, but it can also heat water, replace horses, and power cars. My sun''s power can do that too. I could have the Golden Crow boil water or pull me around, flying here and there. Lu Yang: After duping the two Masters according to the plan, the members of the Heavenly Court Sect headed home, returning to the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang was trying hard to explain to Fairy Eternity that solar energy wasn''t what she thought it was. Meng Jingzhou, on the other hand, was studying the cultivation technique that the Yaoyang Sect had respectfully offered, learning how to absorb the sun''s power to the greatest extent. On the cultivation technique manual, a bare-chested man faced the sun with arms wide open, letting sunlight touch every inch of his skin. The images were lively and lifelike, simple and easy to understand. In the margins, the Yaoyang Sect also noted that one must strip naked, leaving no shred of fabric, especially around the crotch area, as there''s no shame in cultivation practices. The reasoning was sound: Shouldn''t the crotch area be cultivated as well? Beyond that, it listed various positions for sunbathing. The Yaoyang Sect was considerate; besides the male version of the technique, there was also a female version. Looking at the two books in his hands, Meng Jingzhou was silent. The cover of the second book featured a bare-chested woman, and he was considering whether to open it. No wonder no one learns your sect''s techniques. Are these even legit techniques? The four Protector Heavenly Kings dropped Lu Yang and his companion off at the entrance to the sect and then returned to their respective peaks. Do you feel like there are fewer people in our sect? Lu Yang asked, noting that both on the way there and in the Task Hall, there were fewer disciples than usual. Now that you mention it, it does seem like it. The two went to the Task Hall to report the situation of their mission to Elder Brother Dai. Elder Brother Dai, the overall situation regarding the contact with the two sects is as follows Elder Brother Dai? After Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou finished reporting, they realized that Dai Bufan was somewhat distracted, seemingly preoccupied with other thoughts. Dai Bufan snapped out of his reverie, Ah, alright, you''ve done well. The bribes the two sects offered you were obtained through your own skill, so there''s no need to turn them over to the sect. Afterward, Dai Bufan looked troubled as he gazed at the two men, as if he were wrestling an inner conflict, hesitant and indecisive. Finally, with gritted teeth, he made a significant decision, Your timing is perfect, I have a task here that needs to be completed by you. A task? Dai Bufan slid a small booklet in front of the two, which recorded the information of several mortals, all of young age. These people are? These are a few candidates for this year''s sect recruitment. The plan is to observe their conduct before the recruitment, to see if they are capable of cultivation if they meet the standards of our sect, and if so, invite them to our sect for the entry exam on the second day of the second month next year. Aside from those disciples at critical cultivation junctures, on other assignments, stationed to maintain the sect''s operations, or in the Void Refinement Stage, most disciples of the Seek Dao Sect were dispatched by Dai Bufan to observe the candidates'' conduct. Observing conduct isn''t something that can yield results in a day or two; at the shortest, it would take a month, and at the longest, half a year is also possible, so those sent out may not have time to undertake a second observation mission. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was truly a lack of available hands that compelled Dai Bufan to have Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou observe the candidates'' conduct as well. This was exactly what he had been agonizing over. If it weren''t for the fact that he was otherwise engaged, he would rather complete the task himself than ask Lu Yang and the other to do it. Who knows what trouble they might cause. So that''s it. Lu Yang revealed a confident smile, patting his chest in assurance, Elder Brother Dai, don''t worry. Do you not know us yet? We shall surely complete the task! Dai Bufan sighed and, as was customary before departure, reminded the two, If you find people not on the list who also meet the conditions for our sect''s recruitment, you may also recommend them to me. No problem. Right, do you know what our sect''s requirements are for a candidate''s conduct? Dai Bufan was still not entirely at ease. Honesty and integrity. Steadfast in cultivation. Dai Bufan nodded, feeling somewhat relieved, Good to know, you may go. In the carriage, the two looked through the booklet with the information, which listed three mortals, all around fifteen years of age. Let''s go to Nine Dragons City in Youzhou first, since it''s closest to us. Meng Jingzhou pointed to the mortal on the first page of the booklet. The mortal on the first page was a young boy named Xie An, discovered by one of their senior brothers while on a mission in Nine Dragons City. It was a mission to eradicate the red-clothed Fierce Ghosts, who had done much evil. After a comprehensive search, the senior brother finally found the haunt of the red-clothed Fierce Ghost. Knowing that the senior brother would not dare unleash his full strength in a place crowded with mortals, the ghost concluded that the senior brother cared for the lives of the mortals and tried to use the threat against their lives to bargain for its own escape. And the person being threatened was Xie An. In that crucial moment, Xie An displayed an extremely steady psychological quality. Even when threatened by the red-clothed Fierce Ghost, he remained unflustered and managed to enrage the ghost with his words, causing it to reveal a flaw which the senior brother exploited to kill it. At that time, Xie An was still young, not yet of the age to test for a Spirit Root, and it was unknown how his innate talents were. From the looks of it, this boy named Xie An seems to be a suitable seed for cultivation, Lu Yang said with a smile. Remaining unflustered in the face of danger is something that many cultivators are unable to do; only with such psychological fortitude is survival possible. He and Old Meng possessed such mental resilience. Chapter 696 Chapter 696: Chapter 695: Fairy, Can You Speak Up Sooner Next Time? Chapter 696: Chapter 695: Fairy, Can You Speak Up Sooner Next Time? In Nine Dragons City of Youzhou, a city of moderate development, the person with the highest cultivation level was the City Lord, an early-stage Spirit Transformation cultivator. It was rumored that outside the city lay a secret realm, yet no one had been able to discover it, and so the tale gradually became a legend. Besides that, there were the locally renowned three Great Sects: Mixed Yuan Ancient Sword Sect, White Sun Ascension Sect, and Qian Kun Purple Cloud Palace, each with Nascent Soul cultivators in residence. For those like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou who were at the Heavy Infant Stage, they could strut through Nine Dragons City unimpeded, with no one to block their way. However, they were not troublemakers; they were here on a mission, and only through covert observation could they determine one''s character. It should be in this direction. Meng Jingzhou left Old Ma at the stables, and he and Lu Yang went out to look for someone. The information says that Xie An has no parents and lives in a run-down temple outside the city. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following the leads provided by their intelligence, the three came to this dilapidated temple. The temple''s archway was on the verge of collapse, and the inscriptions were illegible, with no clue as to how long it had been since the temple''s construction or why the monks had moved out. The small temple was draughty from every corner, and the lotus platform was completely empty, even devoid of a Buddha statue. Dry straw covered the ground in front of the lotus platform, with extinguished embers in the middle. Xie An was nowhere to be seen, only an old beggar lying sluggishly on the ground, propping up his head with one hand and picking lice off himself with the other. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Shall we reveal ourselves and ask where Xie An is? The two communicated in whispers, not daring to rashly show themselves and ask the old beggar. If the old beggar knew Xie An, it would alert Xie An to their presence, which would be unfavorable for secretly observing his character. Analyzing the situation, Lu Yang said, Let''s wait a bit longer. Look how neatly the bedding is folded; it definitely wasn''t done by the old beggar. It''s very likely Xie An''s doing, which means even though he has left, he hasn''t gone far. Indeed, as evening approached, the filth-covered Xie An was supported into the temple by a little girl. Upon seeing this, the old beggar took perverse joy in their misfortune, So, you went to the Mixed Yuan Ancient Sword Sect? I told you they wouldn''t accept either of you. Xie An stayed silent, but the little girl defending him said indignantly, That''s too much! They didn''t even test Xie Brother''s Spirit Root. They saw his tattered clothes and said straight away that he definitely has no talent for cultivation and threw him out of the Sect! The little girl''s clothes were ragged, as though she had just been unearthed from a dirt pit. Lu Yang could see that if the young girl were cleaned up and dressed properly, she would be a Beauty in the making. The old beggar yawned, The price for a Spirit Root stone is high, and it has a limited number of uses. Nobody would bother to test you. Xie An frowned but said nothing. NovelFire.site.co Alright, don''t sulk. Look at what I''ve got today. The old beggar, as if by magic, produced three large white steamed buns. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had been watching all day long, and the old beggar hadn''t moved from his spot. Steamed buns! The little girl''s eyes lit up at the sight of the buns. An old man and two children ate steamed buns by the fire, quietly and contentedly. Midway through their meal, Xie An suddenly said, Qiao''er Sister, I''m going to try the White Sun Ascension Sect tomorrow. Xie An''s eyes were resolute. Good, I''ll go with Xie Brother. The old beggar scoffed as if mocking Xie An for engaging in a futile effort. After eating the steamed buns, an excited old beggar pulled Xie An aside, cleared the dry straw, and revealed a makeshift Go board etched into the stones. The old beggar took out a handful of black and white pebbles. Come on, Xie Lad, play a couple of games with me. Xie An agreed, and the elder and the youngster engaged in battle over the Go board, while the girl called Qiao''er watched from the side. After five rounds, Xie An won every game, leading to the old beggar''s immense regret. The night passed, and while the old beggar was still asleep, Xie An and Qiao''er headed towards the White Sun Ascension Sect, with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou secretly following. At the gates of White Sun Ascension Sect, Xie An expressed his purpose and wished to have his Spirit Root tested, but the two Outer Gate Disciples on duty scoffed at Xie An. Scram, scram, scram! Where did this little beggar come from? Someone like you could have a Spirit Root? Even the Qian Kun Purple Cloud Palace, whose Nascent Soul Patriarch has gone missing, wouldn''t want you. Once again, Xie An was pushed to the ground. He stayed silent, enduring the humiliation, biting his lip till it bled. Today''s disgrace would be returned a hundredfold! That evening, Xie An was again helped back by Qiao''er, with the old beggar still showing the same schadenfreude expression. I told you already, no one wants a person like you. It was the same routineaEUReating steamed buns and playing Go. And again, the old beggar kept losing. Just when he was about to lose for the fifth time, the old beggar suddenly said, Xie An, do you really want to cultivate? Xie An nodded vigorously. Little girl, what about you? You''ve been following Xie An since he saved you from the bandits. Do you also want to cultivate? Wherever Brother Xie goes, Qiao''er will follow! The old beggar stared into Qiao''er''s eyes, then suddenly burst into loud laughter. Very good, very good. I indeed wasn''t wrong about you two! You are naturally born with excellent potential for cultivation! The old beggar pulled out a token as if performing a magic trick and threw it to Xie An. What is this? Xie An''s eyes were filled with confusion. Take this token to the Qiankun Ziyun Palace tomorrow; I want to see who dares not to accept you! With that, the old beggar''s figure dimmed and gradually disappeared. Wait, who are you really? Xie An tried to grab the old beggar but caught only a wisp of white smoke. Once you join the Qiankun Ziyun Palace, you will naturally know who I am, hahaha. The old beggar vanished. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou remained silent. Who would have thought that an old beggar would appear now? Clearly, this was the Nascent Soul ancestor from the Qiankun Ziyun Palace, who had disappeared and now, unexpectedly encountering Xie An, was moved to take him as a disciple. If they didn''t reveal themselves now, Xie An would become a disciple of the Qiankun Ziyun Palace. The Seek Dao Sect couldn''t lower its pride to compete with such an insignificant little sect for disciples. The space twisted, and two figures emerged, their clothes bright and resplendent, clashing with the dilapidated temple surroundings. Who are you! Xie An watched Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with wariness, cautiously shielding Qiao''er behind him. Lu Yang smiled slightly, Don''t be alarmed. We are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity suddenly said, Oh, this boy is disguised as someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Yang''s smile froze. Could you have mentioned that a bit earlier, Fairy? You''ve seen him before at the sect''s celebration. I remember he''s the Supreme Elder Wuji Zun from the Super-grade Sect, Wuji Gate. So you big shots just love to masquerade as common folk, huh? Understanding Xie An''s true identity, Lu Yang went through the entire process in his mind: Considering the current situation, if he wasn''t here, Xie An would join the Qiankun Ziyun Palace. Disciples there would humiliate Xie An, some might even suspect that he found the token, and then Xie An would train diligently, defeat a bunch of disciples, and astonish everyone. Then, he would move up from being an Outer Gate Disciple to an Inner Gate Disciple. Elders, because of conflicts of interest, would plot against Xie An. The Sect Leader, being weak, wouldn''t be able to protect him. At that point, the old beggar would appear and take Xie An as his disciple in front of everyone, shocking the crowd. Afterwards, Xie An would lead the Qiankun Ziyun Palace to conquer the other two Great Sects and become the most powerful sect in Nine Dragons City. He might even discover a Secret Realm outside of Nine Dragons City, gaining an opportunity and finding a new reason to grow stronger. From then on, he would soar to the heavens. Just as Meng Jingzhou was still amiably asking Xie An if he wanted to test his Spirit Root, Lu Yang suddenly said, Are you the Great Wuji Zun? Meng Jingzhou''s body stiffened, and he silently stepped back. He knew that Lu Yang wouldn''t make a mistake in such matters. Xie An''s face was cold, Not bad for a disciple taught by Yun Zhi, to be able to see through my true form. Speaking of Yun Zhi, Lu Yang suddenly recalled what Third Senior Sister had once said, that some Great Powers, after being struck down, would break their Dao heart and, in order to reclaim it, would start from the life of a common person by showing off and slapping faces. Was Wuji Zun in such a situation? But that didn''t make sense chronologically. Lu Yang asked cautiously, You should have already reclaimed your Dao heart, so why start over again? Xie An revealed a cruel smile, I''ve become addicted. Chapter 697 Chapter 697: Chapter 696: Ice Spirit Root, Unparalleled Genius! Chapter 697: Chapter 696: Ice Spirit Root, Unparalleled Genius! Fairy Eternity felt that Xie An''s words made a lot of sense. Indeed, these kinds of things are very addictive, and she often went about with Jiang Lianyi and Ao Ling in tow. Lu Yangxin said, I knew there was something off with you, Xie An. Great Xia has no beggars; the old beggar was just a disguise. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, are you truly just a beggar? This isn''t a test of character at all. Who''s testing whom is anyone''s guess. Elder Brother Dai, what kind of lousy list did you give me? The first person on it is not normal. Then, I wish the respected elder a joyful cultivation. We''ll take our leave first, Lu Yang signaled to Old Meng with his eyes. He had a lapse of judgment just now, revealing Xie An''s identity in front of Qiao''er, which might affect Xie An''s chance with the younger girl, so he felt extremely guilty. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co The two men backed away and left the ruined temple. Wait, Xie An, with an unhappy expression, glared at Lu Yang. You called me out in front of Qiao''er. How am I supposed to interact with her in the future? Hearing that Xie An was a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Great Cultivator, Qiao''er had a numb expression, obviously shocked by the news. Do you need something, senior? Lu Yang''s face was plastered with a respectful smile, as deferential as one could be. Since you''ve called me senior, I can''t be stingy. How about this: I''ll suppress my realm to the early Nascent Soul Stage, and we can have a fight. Let me teach you something about combat! Lu Yang: If the senior wants to hit me, he could just say so without going through all this trouble. Are you going to fight or not? Xie An indeed showed the demeanor of an elder, not pressing his opponent with a higher realm. Lu Yang sighed. It seemed inevitable that they would fight. Then please enlighten me, senior, he said. The two stepped out of the ruined temple. This was the outskirts of the city, rarely frequented by pedestrians, which explained the temple''s dilapidation. Xie An released some of his suppression; his realm gradually climbedaEURQi Cultivation Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, early Nascent Soul Stage! He simulated his appearance from the Nascent Soul Stage with great magical power, even simulating a Nascent Soul. Imitating the Nascent Soul Stage was a piece of cake for him; he had done it before when recovering his Dao heart. Come on, Lu boy! Xie An struck a pose, displaying the magnanimity of an elder, allowing Lu Yang to make the first move. Lu Yang didn''t dare to be negligent as he wielded the Green Peak Sword. Drawing his sword was like drawing water, the sword light razor-sharp, combining essence, energy, and spirit into one, with an elusive sword intent that would shame all sword cultivators in the world. Excellent swordsmanship! Xie An''s eyes shone. The kid had improved his swordsmanship from the last festive battle with the Heavenly Court Sect. NovelFire.site.cO If Xie An had really been an early stage Nascent Soul, he would not have been this kid''s match. Fortunately, he now had the perspective of someone who had reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage but was in the Nascent Soul Stage! Snap! The Nine-section Whip lashed out, its tip striking the air and sending out splinters of lightning. The Nine-section Whip, yielding yet overwhelming, was like a flood dragon in water, unpredictable and hard to grasp. A slight touch to the Green Peak Sword deflected its sharpness, rendering its formidable power useless if it couldn''t hit its target! Lu Yang flicked his wrist, and the long sword split into fouraEURindistinguishable as to which was the true Green Peak Sword. Sword light gathered sword qi, falling from the nine heavens and entangling with the flood dragon in the water, making it hard to tell them apart in their struggle. Then, both the Three Flavored True Fire and the Golden Bird True Flame flew out together, the temperature rose drastically, the air scorched and twisted. As Xie An spit out purple lightning, lightning and fire collided, roaring as if heaven and earth were shattering. Lu Yang drew an underground prison to trap Xie An below. Xie An laughed, and countless water dragons sprouted from under his feet, breaking the prison. Lu Yang used a water-splitting technique to dissolve them; the water dragons hadn''t even touched him before they turned into vapor and dispersed in the air. Lu Yang dove underground as the Intertwined Stem Lotus bloomed, giving birth to twin figures. Two men, two swords, attacked Xie An at the same time. Xie An misstepped through the narrow gaps between the swords, and as his third eye released a Nascent Soul wielding the Nine-section Whip, he tangled with the two Lu Yangs. Their magical duel continued, with neither able to gain the upper hand nor emerge victorious. Good lad, you''ve actually managed to exchange blows with me. Xie An''s corners of his mouth curled up into a sinister smile, but do you think that''s all I''ve got? Today, I''ll let you witness just how terrifying a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator is with the experience of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Xie An stepped across the Supreme Ultimate Steps, his footsteps sketching out a grand array. Within the array, spiritual energy stirred wildly, the soil burst open, and vegetation grew rampantly. This array method could control all vegetation within its range and required a high degree of precision to deployaEURan array that no cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage could possibly execute! The vegetation went wild, entangling heavy clumps of earth, with a Nascent Soul armed with a Nine-section Whip at its topmost layer, sealing off all avenues of retreat! Break! Lu Yang uttered a light cry, simultaneously slashing out with his Green Peak and Dark Moon Swords, shattering wood into splinters and creating a gap. But before he could rush out, the gap was blocked by the wildly growing trees. Lu Yang soared into the sky, seeking escape, but above him, Xie An''s Nascent Soul blocked the way, leaving no chance for escape! Lu Yang looked enviously at Xie An''s Nascent Soul wielding the Nine-section Whip in battle, wondering why his own Invincible Nascent Soul had to strike himself Wait, the Invincible Nascent Soul seemed capable of more than just hitting its own master. Predecessor, I''m sorry for the offense! Lu Yang employed his cultivation technique, severing the connection with the Invincible Nascent Soul, and sent it towards Xie An''s Dantian. Xie An burst into hearty laughter, If you have any tricks up your sleeve, use them now and show me whether you possess even a fraction of Yun Zhi''s elegance Damn it, what is this?! Before Xie An could finish laughing, the Invincible Nascent Soul barged into his Dantian and started attacking anyone it came across. He had lived for several thousand years but had never seen anyone''s Nascent Soul fight like this! Xie An hastily summoned his Nascent Soul back and began battling the Invincible Nascent Soul within his Dantian. No matter how the Invincible Nascent Soul struck, each move was exquisitely superior and ingeniously precise, always hitting Xie An''s pain points. Even with his experience at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he couldn''t cope with such attacks, which left him writhing on the ground, sweat the size of soybeans rolling down his forehead. Suddenly, an infinite strength burst forth from Xie An, expelling the Invincible Nascent Soul from his body. Lu Yang reconnected with the Invincible Nascent Soul and smiled, Predecessor, that was not the combat power of the Nascent Soul Stage. Just now, in a bid to prevent himself from being viciously beaten by the Invincible Nascent Soul, Xie An had subconsciously employed a portion of his power. Enough, enough, you win. Just scram if you''ve got nothing else, Xie An waved his hand irritably, conceding defeat. Lu Yang clasped his hands, sheathed his sword, and turned his head to shout, Old Meng, time to leave. Hold on, this little girl has an exceptional constitution, Meng Jingzhou said with excitement in his voice. Meng Jingzhou was holding a Spirit Root Stone the size of a palmaEURthe highest quality type that didn''t require contact to assess a person''s Spirit Root. It only needed to be placed next to a mortal to detect their spiritual roots. While watching Lu Yang battling Xie An to an indistinguishable outcome, he thought it was a good opportunity to test Qiao''er''s Spirit Root. A clear, ice crystal, free from impurities, appeared within the transparent stone as it lay beside Qiao''er. A variant Single Spiritual RootaEURIce Spirit Root! This girl has the Ice Spirit Root! What, such good fortune? Lu Yang was delighted to hear this, an unexpected boon indeed. Oh, I forgot to mention earlier, that girl is also at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. You''ve seen her at the celebration, she''s the Supreme Elder of the Seduction Sect, Fairy Eternity reminded. Lu Yang: Qiao''er finally snapped out of the fact that her dear Qiong was actually the Supreme Omnipotent Sovereign, radiating an intense chill that struck fear into others. Supreme Omnipotent, who would have thought it was you! For half a year she had called him Brother Xie, planning in secret to provide Xie An with resources, enjoying the thrill of nurturing him, before revealing her identity and marrying him. But to think that Xie An was the despicable Supreme Omnipotent Sovereign! Feeling this familiar power, Xie An''s expression changed as he, too, became furious: Qian Jiao, it''s you, old witch! He had been looking forward to practicing cultivation together with Qiao''er, facing many dangers, capturing her heart, being forced to reveal his identity at a critical moment, defeating their enemies, and soaring the heavens together with Qiao''er. He never expected Qiao''er to be the old witch Supreme Qian Jiao! Lu Yang felt that the Purple Cloud Palace of Heaven and Earth was truly blessed to have taken in two cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage as disciples, an achievement not even the Seek Dao Sect could boast of. Chapter 698 Chapter 698: Chapter 697: Nine Dragons City Secret Realm Chapter 698: Chapter 697: Nine Dragons City Secret Realm ` Lu Yang felt that it was a good thing Xie An and Qiao''er went to the Qiankun Ziyun Palace. With two more at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, other sects wouldn''t be harmed by these two, creating a win-win situation. Meng Jingzhou quietly moved next to Lu Yang. Qiao''er, no, now known as Venerable Qianjiao, exuded a chill so intense that it seemed to freeze his very marrow. Is the Transcendance Tribulation Stage so common now that you meet a couple whenever you step outside? Lu Yang muttered softly. After giving it some thought, Meng Jingzhou spoke seriously of his experience going out with Lu Yang, It seems like we run into those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage every time we go out. Lu Yang: Indeed that seemed to be the case. Wuji, you old fart, stop acting like a kid! And looking so young! Qiao''er scolded Xie An. Had she known Xie An was Venerable Wuji, why would she have stayed here for half a year? Such a waste of feelings! Xie An, refusing to show weakness, spat out a mouthful of phlegm, You have the nerve to talk? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co When you were chased by robbers, crying you told me, ''Please, brother, save me, my parents and servants have all been killed by robbers.'' You played the part so well! Not as well as you. You spent all your time loitering around old beggars, playing chess with them, sneaking into a Nascent Soul Stage sect with such twists and turns! You shameless thing! You''re the one without shame! As the two at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage quarreled, locking gazes as if in battle, the air seemed to freeze. This left Lu Yang and his companion terrified, fearing they might actually come to blows. .c0 If they did start fighting, the first to suffer would be them. Lu Yang, when serving as the proxy of the Acting Sect Master, had read intelligence on these two at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The two were contemporaries, having known each other since childhood, were childhood friends, and there were even rumors they had a childhood betrothal. After Venerable Wuji''s family fortunes declined, Venerable Qianjiao''s family called off the marriage, and hence they never wed. Regardless of whether the rumor was true or false, after joining their respective sects, they rivaled each other from the Qi Cultivation Stage all the way to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, incidentally raising their sects to the status of Super-grade Sects. In their era, they were the brightest geniuses, their peers witnessed their talents with shame, feeling unworthy of comparison. No matter the era, anyone who could cultivate to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was a genius among geniuses. After becoming characters of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the two took on the airs of elders and weren''t as quick to come to blows as before. Moreover, being at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, a mere fight could lead to catastrophic destruction, making the aftermath quite troublesome to restore. Still, the number of times they secretly competed were not few, such as by cultivating disciples and having their disciples fight each other, or by disguising themselves as disciples to fight. Seeing this, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou quietly made their exit, fearful of being caught up should they leave too late. Wait, don''t go yet. There seems to be a secret realm in this temple, Fairy Eternity called out to Lu Yang. A secret realm? Where? Right behind that lotus platform in the temple, Fairy Eternity directed Lu Yang. Driven by curiosity, Lu Yang sneaked behind the lotus platform in the dilapidated temple. Behind the lotus platform was covered in dust. Lu Yang brushed away the dust to reveal the entrance to the secret realm, which was a small indentation. Old Meng, come over here, there''s a secret realm, Lu Yang called to Meng Jingzhou, who was guarding the entrance to the dilapidated temple. Meng Jingzhou hurried over at his words. Hearing that there was a secret realm, the two at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage temporarily ceased their squabble and were also surprised to find the indentation. The two had been painstakingly disguising themselves as mortals and had failed to notice the entrance to the secret realm nearby. Legend has it that there''s a secret realm outside Nine Dragons City; this must be it, Lu Yang surmised. ` Who would''ve thought there really is a secret realm? Xie An exclaimed in surprise. He had already set up a secret realm in the nearby woods, just waiting for the day he would join the Purple Cloud Palace of the universe and become the Eldest Senior Brother. Then, during a chance encounter, he hoped to gain an opportunity. The opportunity he arranged was enough for him to cultivate to the Body Integration Realm. Try dripping blood on it? Meng Jingzhou suggested. Okay. Lu Yang dripped blood into the groove, filling it completely, but there was no reaction. Xie An analyzed seriously, This must require some kind of token to fill it. As for what that token is, I have no idea. Why does this groove look so familiar? Lu Yang wondered. Right, why don''t you try using the token that old beggar gave you? Upon hearing this, Xie An placed the Purple Cloud-shaped token in the groove, and it filled exactly one-third of it. Does it mean we need the tokens from the three Great Sects? Shall we go and ask the other two sects for theirs? No need for such trouble. Qiao''er pressed her hand onto the groove, gently tugging at it, tearing open a spatial rift. She pointed toward the entrance of the secret realm, Now we can enter. Lu Yang: aEUR The four of them were curious about what was inside the secret realm and directly jumped in. The secret realm was not large; its main feature was a luxurious palace. The four walked into the palace, where a statue was enshrined. Due to the lack of offerings over the years, the statue looked worn and damaged. It seemed to sense that the secret realm had been opened and someone had entered. The statue trembled slightly, and an old man with a beard of white whiskers appeared. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The old man looked at them contentedly. It must be you four who, according to the prophecy, have gathered the three tokens and opened the secret realm. This is a divine thought I left behind. I know you have many questions. Don''t rush, let me explain slowly. I don''t know if you have heard of my name, I am called Zhang Dao. I was once the strongest in Nine Dragons City, at the peak of Spirit Transformation cultivation level, so much so that even the City Lord would pay his respects to me as a junior. Unfortunately, despite my carefree life, I ultimately had to face the issue of ''lifespan''. Great strength does not mean unlimited lifespan. At that time, I had no hope of reaching the Void Refinement Stage, and my end was near. I wasn''t afraid of death, but I had three disciples who were all excellent. They developed rifts among themselves and established their own sects, creating the three Great Sects. While I was alive, I could still suppress their disputes, but if I were to die, they would inevitably engage in infighting. Thus, on my deathbed, I left a prophecy: ''When the three sects unite, the three tokens converge, under Buddhism there lies Pass Tribulation.'' I left behind a cultivation technique that extends to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. To obtain this technique, one must gather all three tokens which are the personal tokens of my three disciples. You were able to gather all three tokens, which must mean they have reconciled. I am very gratified. Knowing that the last sentence of the prophecy refers to this place shows your exceptional wisdom. The old man opened a small wooden box, which contained a thread-bound cultivation technique. This is a technique I obtained in my youth from the Wuji Sect. Although it is incomplete, containing only the first half, it can ensure your cultivation reaches the Divinity Transformation Stage. It is by practicing this that I reached the peak of Spirit Transformation. To obtain the latter part of the technique, you have to find a way to join the Wuji Sect. Xie An looked at the old man, hands behind his back, and asked indifferently, Do you know who I am? Who are you? Xie An changed his appearance, with his face and body shifting, reverting to his original appearance, and stared coldly at the old man. I am called Xie Jiu. You can also call me the Venerable Wuji. The old man remained silent for two seconds and then knelt down quietly. I am sorry, I should not have stolen the cultivation technique. Chapter 699 – 699 698 Kind Chapter 699: Chapter 698 Kind-hearted Ji Hongwen Chapter 699: Chapter 698 Kind-hearted Ji Hongwen If a talented youth were to join the world''s Purple Cloud Palace, with talent, hard work, and opportunity on their side, they could cultivate to the Nascent Soul Stage, unify the other two major sects, collect three tokens, open the secret realm, receive the teachings of the ancestral master Zhang Dao, and obtain the incomplete Transcendance Tribulation stage techniques of a super-grade sect, ultimately cultivating to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Should their luck be even better, they could join a super-grade sect, perfect their techniques, and reach straight for the clouds, becoming a Transcendance Tribulation stage powerhouse. Of course, all of these premises are based on the actual existence of such a talented youth, and not on someone like the Infinite Honored One pretending to be a youth. Gathering his thoughts, Lu Yang silently watched the scene unfold before him. Zhang Dao was kneeling on the ground, fervently kowtowing: I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have stolen the thing, your honor is magnanimous, please spare me! Zhang Dao never dreamt that stealing a single cultivation technique, and after so much time, would lead the Infinite Honored One, this great figure, to personally seek him out. Zhang Dao was just over a hundred years old, and before he had started cultivating, the Infinite Honored One was already an unreachable Transcendance Tribulation stage, a peerless great power beyond his lifetime''s reach. Is there a problem with this cultivation technique? Is it hiding some secret that could even entice those at the Transcendance Tribulation stage? Zhang Dao couldn''t figure it out. The Infinite Honored One sighed lightly: Enough, rise, your original self is already dead, what remains here is but a divine consciousness, and what use is there in punishing a divine consciousness that won''t last much longer? Thank you, Honored One! Zhang Dao knocked his head on the ground three more times before standing up. However, there is one thing I need your cooperation with. Your command is my wish, Zhang Dao will go through fire and water! NovelFire.site When the time comes, I''ll find a way to collect the three tokens, and I''ll come looking for you. Then you''ll pretend not to recognize me and pass on that technique to me. Zhang Dao was filled with question marks upon hearing this; the matters spoken by the Infinite Honored One were beyond his comprehension. But he didn''t dare to ask more, simply nodding vigorously in agreement. Infinite, you still wish to continue on this path? the Thousand Charms Honored One teased. When Zhang Dao heard the Thousand Charms Honored One refer to the Infinite Honored One, cold sweat broke out; judging by her tone, this young lady was also a remarkable figure. The Infinite Honored One snorted coldly: Why not? He had just been beaten up by Lu Yang using the Invincible Nascent Soul and had some difficulty accepting this fact; he needed to go to the Purple Cloud Palace to find some self-confidence. The four left the secret realm, and Lu Yang hurriedly bade farewell to the two great powers. After the farewells, they quickly departed, still able to hear the great powers'' conversation from a distance. What are you following me for? To see what you old thing are up to in the Purple Cloud Palace. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang quickened his pace to leave. Back in the stables of the city, they found Old Ma, who looked at them sideways. Inside Nine Dragons City, it was he who had the highest cultivation level. Others might not sense the disturbances outside the city, but he was acutely aware. What''s the matter with you two? Weren''t you going to recruit disciples and inspect their conduct? Why are there auras of two Transcendance Tribulation stage beings where you left? Can''t you two consider the cultivation level of me, the Protector? .co Why are you looking at me like that? It was all an accident. Meng Jingzhou noticed Old Ma''s skeptical eyes and spoke truthfully, seriously defending himself. Right, I can vouch for what Old Meng said, Lu Yang voluntarily stepped forward as a witness. Old Ma rolled his eyes; what use was it for them to vouch for each other? They got on the carriage and rapidly left Nine Dragons City, then took out a booklet and drew a cross next to the name Xie An on the first page. Let me see, the nearest one from here should be this Gu Junye from Yinzhou''s Lintian City. The report says it was Junior Brother Wei Nanfei who, while on a mission in Lintian City, disguised himself as a school teacher and encountered him at a private school. Wei Nanfei praised him for being calm and composed despite his youth, deliberate in actions, and having great academic achievements. Wei Nanfei and Lu Yang were part of the same group that joined the Seek Dao Sect. He cultivated the Heaven Burning and Blood Igniting Art. Even though his talent was not as good as Lu Yang''s and Meng Jingzhou''s, for the outside world he would still be considered a top-tier genius. He especially demonstrated his prowess in the finals, securing the first place in the late stage Foundation Establishment group. After hearing this, Lu Yang analyzed, So, this person named Gu Junye doesn''t like to talk, enjoys daydreaming, and doesn''t like to be active? You could say that. Just as the two were about to continue assessing Gu Junye''s information, they felt the carriage shake and come to a halt. Old Ma, what''s happened? Meng Jingzhou poked his head out and asked, with Old Ma snorting and signaling for Meng Jingzhou to look up at the sky. A refined laughter descended from the heavens. Junior Brother Meng, has Old Dai also sent you out? The youth dressed in Confucian robes descended to greet them; he recognized the carriage. Senior Brother Ji? The newcomer was none other than the Fourth Elder''s lead disciple, Ji Hongwen, who was at the early stage of Unification. Hearing the commotion outside, Lu Yang also stuck his head out. Ji Hongwen, seeing Lu Yang, couldn''t help but laugh, Old Dai has sent both of you out? Seems like the sect really is short on people. What are you doing, Senior Brother Ji? Ji Hongwen lifted the booklet in his hand, Well, Old Dai said that staying in the mountains all the time isn''t good for cultivation, so he sent me out to observe the conduct of the people on the list too. How many have you observed? Just one. I''ve just finished observing him. He''s a good seedling. His father is a mortal, and his mother a cultivator, but his mother disappeared when he was young, leaving only half of a jade pendant as a clue. He and his father depend on each other for survival. He said he wants to cultivate diligently to become a great cultivator so he can use this half of the jade pendant to find his mother. When he said that, his eyes revealed an unwavering will, but his roots are quite average; he has Three Spirit Roots, just barely meeting the sect entry standards. I thought this kid''s filial piety was praiseworthy, so I decided to help him find his mother by meticulously observing the jade pendant. If that half of the jade pendant is worn for a long time, it can enhance one''s Spirit Root and improve their physique. The pendant also hides a cultivation technique, which can only be opened after the youngster manages to draw Qi into his body. Through this half of the jade pendant, I concluded that the kid''s mother is no ordinary cultivator. But that''s as far as my analysis goes; I couldn''t find the person. No choice, I had to make a trip to the Heavenly Strategy Sect and ask a friend to use the Causality Divine Ability to trace back to the source and find the kid''s mother. So, did you just come back from the Heavenly Strategy Sect? Lu Yang asked. Ji Hongwen shook his head, After leaving the Heavenly Strategy Sect, I learned that the cause related to the jade pendant was at the First Class Sect, the Hear Sea Sect in Yu State, and I went directly to them. I discovered once I got there that the kid''s mother was the saintess of the Hear Sea Sect. She went against the sect''s wishes, secretly married a mortal, leading to the Hear Sea Sect''s wrath. They captured the saintess back and suppressed her under the sect. Meng Jingzhou suddenly realized, Then, Senior Brother Ji, surely you took decisive action, fought a great battle with the sect leader of the Hear Sea Sect, and saved the saintess? Ji Hongwen looked at Meng Jingzhou with confusion, No, what are you talking about? I went to report the incident. The Hear Sea Sect was restricting personal freedom, which constitutes the crime of illegal detention; naturally, this is something for the government office to handle. Did their family of three reunite then? This time, Ji Hongwen nodded, They did reunite. After the government office rescued the saintess, they arrested a bunch of people from the Hear Sea Sect, including the sect leader and the Supreme Elder. They''re probably looking at several hundred years of incarceration. The investigation revealed that the half jade pendant the boy wore was a treasure of the Hear Sea Sect stolen by the saintess, which incurs a theft charge. She''s probably also facing several hundred years of incarceration. Just now, I''ve come from taking the kid to visit the prison. Before leaving, I told him if he still intends to cultivate, he can come to the Seek Dao Sect to participate in the entrance examination on the second day of the second lunar month next year. I don''t know if he will come or not. Chapter 700 Chapter 700: Chapter 699 Curse Chapter 700: Chapter 699 Curse Lu Yang felt that the Junior Brother he had never met might not join the Seek Dao Sect. Moreover, even if he did join, what that person''s purpose in cultivation was still a matter up for debate. What if he was diligently cultivating with the goal of passing tribulation to escape the infernal prison? Seeing Senior Brother Ji''s self-satisfied demeanor at having done a good deed, Lu Yang felt embarrassed to voice his own thoughts. Ji Hongwen encountered Meng Jingzhou''s carriage, greeting him was one part, but showing off his good deed to a couple of acquaintances was also part of the motive. How about the two of you, did you just come from the Sect, or did you also finish observing someone? Lu Yang didn''t know how to explain what had happened just now, he could only stiffen his resolve and say, We have finished observing someone, but he has already been pre-selected by the Infinite Sect, and probably won''t join our Sect. We also found a promising youngster not on the list, with an Ice Spirit Root, but he''s been pre-selected by another sect as well. Which sect? Seduction Sect. Ji Hongwen felt slightly regretful, Then that''s really unfortunate. He trusted the discernment of these two Junior Brothers. Anyone they took notice of might not have impeccable moral conduct, but they certainly possessed talent in cultivation, an outstanding dragon and phoenix among men. Lu Yang and the other both nodded in agreement, indeed, it was quite unlucky. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Alright, then, I''m off to observe the second person, I''ll see you back at the Sect, Ji Hongwen waved his hand and soared into the sky, heading towards his next destination. Goodbye, Senior Brother Ji. The carriage moved slowly forward, Old Ma traversing through space at a rapid speed, a feat that only Integration Stage Experts like Ji Hongwen could notice. In the state of Youzhou, Lin Tian City, a rather unassuming small town, its highest Cultivation Level was merely at the Nascent Soul Stage. Meng Jingzhou, as usual, left Old Ma in the stable, taking out carefully blended fodder, with Old Ma leisurely eating, swishing his tail contentedly. Gu Junye was easy to find, attending class at Bailu Academy in the city. The sage said: ''Learning and frequent practice, is it not a pleasure'' the schoolmaster nodded and recited, lecturing from the platform. Gu Junye sat in a corner with an aloof air that kept others at a distance, his smooth white face sharp and cold, his eyebrows like willows, his stature tall and elegant, his eyes dull, his scholar''s robe accentuated his lean figure. The social atmosphere of Lin Tian City was relatively liberal, allowing even women to attend school. Despite Gu Junye''s unapproachable demeanor, numerous girls still sent him furtive glances, ignoring the teacher to look his way. Young master Gu is so handsome. It''s a shame that Young Master Gu wasn''t born to the main wife but as a concubine''s child and cannot inherit the Gu Family''s estate. It''s better that he can''t inherit, so he could marry into my family. Come on, how many sisters in the city feel the same way, do you think it would be your turn? I''ve heard he has some secret on him, some have seen him often talking to himself. The girls whispered among themselves, stealing glances at Gu Junye, their cheeks flushing, hearts racing. Gu Junye seemed not to hear these whispers at all, focusing on the lecture and taking notes, his handwriting as meticulous as his upright stature, neat and without fault. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After school, a girl secretly called Gu Junye to a corner behind the academy, boldly confessing her feelings. Junye, I like you. Gu Junye looked at the girl coldly, he himself couldn''t remember how many had confessed to him already. The closer the girl got to Gu Junye, the more excited she became, her heart almost leaping out of her chest. I''m sorry, I still have to study. Also, please don''t call me Junye, our relationship is not that close. Gu Junye rejected her mercilessly. He was a Great Power who had endured eighty of the ninety-nine Thunder Tribulations to become a True Immortal, just one short of ascending, but fell during the Immortal Tribulation due to not reaching Consummation. He did not know why he had come to this later era. In this life, he was determined to cultivate again and become the ultimate True Immortal! As a being who had passed the Thunder Tribulation, how could he accept such ordinary affection from mortals? The woman covered her face and fled. Gu Junye found it all rather boring, so he returned to the academy to pack his things and prepare to go home. Just as he was about to leave, he heard a commotion. Mu Yu, how could you deliberately push down Junior Sister Mu Xi! IaEURI didn''t. If you didn''t, then did Junior Sister Mu Xi fall down by herself! No, that''s not what I mean. Then what do you mean! Just now, you were the only one behind Junior Sister Mu Xi, if it wasn''t you who pushed her, who else could it be! Not only do you make life difficult for Junior Sister Mu Xi on normal days, but this time you actually went so far as to lay your hands on her! Everybody, don''t blame my sister; I believe she didn''t do it on purpose. Junior Sister Mu Xi, you''re just too kind, which is why Mu Yu keeps bullying you. Junior Sister Mu Xi, everyone is here, don''t be afraid. A delicate-looking girl sat on a chair with disheveled clothing; this must be Mu Xi who had fallen down. Gu Junye knew Mu Xi, she was from the Mu family, just like himself, born from concubines, with a weak and delicate appearance that easily evoked a protective instinct in others. In the academy, there were often senior brothers who took the initiative to look after Mu Xi. Another woman was anxiously defending herself; it was Mu Yu. Mu Yu was Mu Xi''s older sister. Gu Junye had heard that Mu Yu, taking advantage of her status as the older sibling, often bullied Mu Xi. Novts`O.co Excuse me, make way, you''re blocking the path, Gu Junye said indifferently, with a tone of command, somewhat displeased. Along with him in reincarnation was the celestial demon beast sealed within his eyes, Swallow the Sky Beast; if he were to be in a bad mood, it could distract him and let the Swallow the Sky Beast escape, bringing disaster upon the mortal realm. Seeing that it was Gu Junye, the crowd hurriedly made way. Junior Sister Mu Xi, Gu Junye followed suit and called her as the others did. Senior Brother Gu Mu Xi locked eyes with Gu Junye, her face turning slightly red. You''re also in the way. Ah? Oh. Only then did Mu Xi realize her chair was right in the middle of the path, and she quickly got up to move it. Gu Junye nodded in satisfaction and left. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had been hiding nearby, observing everything, and hissed in response. Let''s not mention for the moment that Mu Xi had intentionally fallen and then shifted the blame onto Mu Yu. Fairy, you need to make it clear to me this time, is this Gu Junye a reincarnated Great Power, or someone who has started over after disbanding their cultivation, or perhaps a Great Power in disguise? Having learned from a prior incident, Lu Yang sought confirmation from Fairy Eternity first. Fairy Eternity waved her hand dismissively, You''re thinking too much. Where would so many Great Powers come from? He''s just a mortal. Really? When has this fairy ever been wrong? Good. Lu Yang still trusted the judgment of Fairy Eternity. However, there is indeed something wrong with this young man. What''s wrong? Lu Yang became tense. He''s been cursed by someone. Cursed? Quite a simple little curse. Its effect causes young women who see him to experience heart problems. Lu Yang nudged Meng Jingzhou who was grinding his teeth next to him. You don''t have to be jealous of this kid anymore; the reason the girls he meets blush and their hearts beat faster is because of a heart condition. Chapter 701 Chapter 701: Chapter 700: The Mindset of the Strong Chapter 701: Chapter 700: The Mindset of the Strong Meng Jingzhou, who had been grimacing, suddenly calmed down upon hearing Lu Yang''s words and straightened his already neat collar. Nonsense, who''s jealous of this kid. I''m merely concerned that his luck in love affairs is too vigorous, which could easily morph into a calamity. That''s all. Lu Yang nodded, pretending to believe Meng Jingzhou''s absurd story. But you mentioned he''s under a curse. What''s that about? Meng Jingzhou had previously suffered from curse backlash and had traveled to the Wild State in search of a remedy, knowing too well how troublesome dealing with a curse could be. Lu Yang turned his head, tossing the question to Fairy Eternity, Fairy, would you elaborate? It''s quite a simple little curse, one that wouldn''t even affect a cultivator, only causing the young women he touches to have rapid heartbeats. Over time, it could lead to heart disease. The issue isn''t severe for now, not yet at the point of causing illness, but given enough time, it will certainly become troublesome. Do we know who''s behind it? It''s unclear. Is there a way to lift the curse? That''s actually easy. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO If I recall correctly, your Identity Jade contains Breath Soil, spirit of wood, and Thousand Illusion Bamboo Simply refine these items into an elixir according to the right proportions, and the curse can be lifted. Unlike the severe curse Meng Jingzhou had encountered before, which Fairy Eternity wasn''t adept at handlingaEURresulting in her resorting to the Playing Dead TechniqueaEURthis time was different. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a minor curse, the likes of which she had encountered many times in Ancient Times, and she could handle it with ease. To refine it into an elixir, it seems we need to find an alchemist. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were both incapable of refining pills. As long as the curse could be broken, the one who cast the curse would naturally surface when they noticed something amiss. The two men followed Gu Junye back to his home. The Gu Family was a locally renowned Golden Core lineage, and Gu Junye, the second son of the patriarch, had his own independent courtyard. Upon returning to his courtyard, as usual, he completed his academy''s assigned homework. By then, night had fallen. Standing in the yard, he spread his arms wide and slowly closed his eyes, basking under the moonlight. After a long while, he opened his eyes and gazed at the bright silver moon in the sky, a look of reminiscence in his eyes, as if missing someone from a past era. Shifting his gaze, he sighed softly, Who would''ve thought that even the power of the moon''s radiance is so scarce now? The day of my cultivation restoration seems infinitely far away. When will I be able to regain my cultivation level? Could it be that we are now in the age of decay? I truly miss those days when I roamed the world freely. I wonder if the people of this world still remember the title of ''Master of All Laws.'' I''m afraid it has been forgotten. The ancients are gone, and the past cannot be pursued. Feeling a pang in his right eye, he covered it and grimaced, Swallow the Sky, I fear you''re the only one who still remembers me. Young Master, dinner is ready, the housekeeper respectfully called from the doorway. .Co Gu Junye set aside his nostalgic feelings, I can''t believe I can no longer fast. If Xuanyuan, the Sword Master, and the Immortal Sage knew, they would probably die laughing. We have your favorite ginseng duck soup. Got it, I''ll be right there. After dining with his family, Gu Junye returned to his room, took out his brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and grasping the hem of his clothes, began to grind and paint. With intense concentration, he fixed his eyes on the tip of the brush, holding his breath. After an hour, a picture of Master of All Laws'' Proof of Immortality sprang onto the paper, and he wrote down his past life''s story in the blank spaces. At sixteen, he stepped onto the path of cultivation, established his Foundation at seventeen, formed his Golden Core at eighteen, and his Nascent Soul at nineteen. He broke the record for the fastest cultivation speed, becoming the youngest Nascent Soul cultivator and making countless old Nascent Souls hold him in awe, addressing him as a fellow daoist. Gu Junye put down the brush, satisfied with the painting. Known as the Painting Saint in his previous life, though he had lost much of his power, painting such a work was still effortless. He tidied up his Four Treasures of the Study and fell into a peaceful sleep. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, hiding on the rooftop, looked around awkwardly, not wanting to continue their surveillance of Gu Junye. Old Lu, keep an eye on this kid. I''m going out for a bit. Lu Yang grabbed Meng Jingzhou, who was ready to flee, Don''t even think about running. Did you forget the oath we swore when we became brothers, to share weal and woe together? Meng Jingzhou retorted angrily, Bullshit, I never became sworn brothers with you! I think this young man is quite suitable for cultivation, Fairy Eternity concluded after observing for a long time. Why? Lu Yang didn''t understand. Yingtian Immortal and the others used to talk like this, saying it''s the mindset of the strong, and they encouraged me to learn from it. Although I don''t quite understand their thinking, there must be something to it, which might actually be helpful for cultivation, she said. Lu Yang: Early in the morning, Gu Junye washed his face, got himself neat and tidy, and jogged to the academy. The Great Era is approaching, and even though I''m not of age for cultivation yet, I can prepare in advance. Jogging strengthens the body and builds physical fitness, he reasoned. Gu Junye struck a pose, his eyes cold yet resolute, and quickly jogged toward the academy. Gu Junye loved to jog in the early morning when the streets were sparsely populated, so he didn''t have to worry about bumping into pedestrians. As he turned a street corner, a figure suddenly rushed outaEURit was the pitiful-looking Mu Xi. Gu Junye''s habit of jogging to the academy was well-known, and Mu Xi had waited there early just to bump into Gu Junye! Her scheme was successful! Seeing Gu Junye getting closer and unable to stop, Mu Xi felt a thrill of joy. She pretended to be startled, screamed, and left her hands awkwardly in the air, making it easier for Gu Junye to catch her. But soon Mu Xi couldn''t laugh anymore as Gu Junye sent her flying two meters away, sprawling on the ground. Junior Sister Mu Xi, are you alright? Gu Junye watched her vigilantly, for his Master of All Laws eyes perceived that this girl might have an enchanting immortal body, which could bring chaos to the nation in the future, and he should avoid too much contact. I''m, I''m fine, Mu Xi felt like she had been hit by a horse carriage when Gu Junye bumped into her; now her head was spinning. Despite the future troubles she might cause to the nation, Gu Junye, feeling guilty for knocking her down, kindly helped Mu Xi up. Thank you, Senior Brother Junye. Gu Junye frowned and corrected, There are distinctions between men and women. We don''t have much of a relationship, so you shouldn''t address me so intimately. Moreover, your academic performance is too poor. My mother has always taught me not to associate with those who have poor academic records. Mu Xi: Out of guilt, Gu Junye took Mu Xi to the academy. Her cheeks flushed, and the male students at the academy felt envy seeing them together. The female students felt the same. However, some classmates thought they were a natural match, a perfect couple. Mu Xi secretly looked up to gauge Gu Junye''s reaction. Noticing that Mu Xi was looking at him, Gu Junye frowned inwardly. Could it be that Mu Xi had seen the Swallow the Sky beast sealed within his eyes? The teacher came on stage with an iron ruler and textbook, beginning today''s lesson. The academy advocated not just book learning but also physical strength. After an hour of teaching, the instructor had the students run around the academy. After the run, Mu Xi''s face changed suddenly. Junior Sister Mu Xi, what''s wrong? I lost the jade bracelet my father gave me! I had it clipped in my book while I was jogging, and now I can''t find it! What? How can this be good? Hearing this, the classmates became somewhat agitated; everyone knew about Mu Xi''s jade bracelet and its considerable value. SearchaEURIt must be hidden in this room! Right, it has to be here! Following someone''s suggestion, the classmates echoed the sentiment. Soon, the jade bracelet was found. Mu Yu, it was you who stole it! Chapter 702 Chapter 702: Chapter 701: Very Much in Line with Elder Brother Dai''s Standards Chapter 702: Chapter 701: Very Much in Line with Elder Brother Dai''s Standards `plaintext Everyone looked in unison at Mu Yu''s wrist, where the jade bracelet matched exactly the description offered by Mu Xi. Mu Yu, what have you got to say for yourself now! It''s not like that. Father gave both me and Sister Mu Xi a jade bracelet each. This one is mine, Mu Yu explained in panic. With Mu Xi''s bracelet gone, and now it turns up with you claiming it''s yours, do you have any proof? Mu Yu was at a loss for words, how could she explain this? Return the jade bracelet to Junior Sister Mu Xi immediately! Sister, if you wanted this bracelet to make a pair, you could have just told me directly. Why go through all this? I can prove whose bracelet it is, Gu Junye suddenly said. The crowd turned to Gu Junye, not understanding why he would suddenly take Mu Yu''s side. Gu Junye, who had never cared about the opinions of others, spoke in a cool voice, This morning, I accidentally knocked Junior Sister Mu Xi two meters away. NovelFire.site Given the situation then, it''s certain that her bracelet wouldn''t have remained unscathed. Look at the bracelet on Mu Yu''s wrist. Not a single flaw can be seen, clearly, it has not been in any collision. The first student who noticed Mu Yu with the bracelet was not happy: What if the bracelet is of such good quality that it didn''t break from the collision? Slowly, Gu Junye explained, There''s another method. Do you know why the government office often requires criminals to provide a thumbprint? Take a look at the inside of your own fingers. Do you see the lines circling? That''s called a fingerprint, and everyone''s fingerprint is unique. Whenever you touch something, your fingerprint naturally leaves a mark. However, with our naked eyes, we can''t discern anything. I suggest we report this to the government office and ask a cultivator to use their Dharma eye to discern. Naturally, we will know the answer. Fine, then let''s report it to the officials! Quickly, a constable with cultivation level arrived from the government office to examine Mu Yu''s jade bracelet. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How strange, there are no fingerprints, the constable frowned. Mu Xi smirked inwardly, knowing that calling in a cultivator would be useless. Her family had connections within the government office, and having been exposed to such knowledge, she was aware of fingerprints. Both she and her sister Mu Yu had the habit of bathing every night, washing away any fingerprints in the warm water. Not a trace was left. There are no fingerprints, which means this bracelet belongs to Mu Yu, Gu Junye said indifferently, while looking at both Mu Yu and Mu Xi. This morning, when I knocked Junior Sister Mu Xi down and helped her up, I had touched her bracelet. There should be my fingerprints on it. It''s fortunate that Brother Constable is here, so he can thoroughly search the room to see where the bracelet really is. Ah, I''ve found the bracelet, Mu Xi suddenly said, offering everyone an apologetic smile, It was pressed under the very bottom of some books. Junior Sister Mu Xi, you''re too careless. Indeed, indeed. You''ve worried us all. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and indicated to Mu Xi not to dwell on the matter. Wait a minute, this isn''t over yet. You searched someone''s belongings on a whim and falsely accused Mu Yu. You owe her an apology, Gu Junye said with a frown. Gu Junye, I''m warning you not to go too far! the student who first found Mu Yu with the bracelet shouted angrily, Are you expecting all these people to apologize to Mu Yu? Not everyone. Him, her, her, her Gu Junye pointed out a few people, These people didn''t say anything earlier, so they don''t need to apologize. You! And Junior Sister Mu Xi, though you didn''t falsely accuse Mu Yu, your carelessness caused Brother Constable to come here for nothing, wasting his time. You need to apologize to Brother Constable and everyone here. Junye is right, the teacher said, holding a metal ruler and intermittently tapping his palm in a frightening rhythm. NovelFire.site.co Under duress, everyone grudgingly apologized one by one. After the incident, Mu Xi found Gu Junye in private and said in a low voice, ` Junye, there''s really no need for things between us to be this tense, Gu Junye didn''t answer. He had already said their relationship wasn''t that close; whoever Junye was, he certainly wasn''t him. Junye, my father thinks we are well suited for each other. Tonight he plans to propose to your family and set the marriage arrangement. Only then did Gu Junye react, looking up at Mu Xi. As the reincarnation of a Great Power who had passed tribulation, how could he ruin his vital essence here? How would he cultivate in the future? He remained silent, continuing to read his book, as if he didn''t care about the matter. Seeing this, Mu Xi stood for a while before leaving. In truth, it was she who had spoken to her father in private, expressing her wish to marry Gu Junye. It didn''t matter to her that Gu Junye had no feelings for her. Once the marriage was arranged and they had reasons to interact, he would slowly come to like her. After school, just as Mu Xi had said, the Mu family came to the Gu family with betrothal gifts to propose marriage. Gu Junye''s father, the head of the Gu family, had already discussed and agreed to the marriage during the day. Now it was just a formality. Both the Gu and the Mu families were Golden Core influential families. Whether considering their backgrounds or appearances, Gu Junye and Mu Xi were a perfect match. No, I disagree with this marriage, Gu Junye declared openly in front of everyone, opposing the decision of both families. Impudence! Since when do you have the right to speak here! Gu Junye''s father erupted in anger, feeling his face had been lost. He had never really cared about this second son of his. I am one of the parties involved in the marriage arrangement. Why would I not have the right to speak? Gu Junye ignored his father''s rage. As the reincarnation of the Master of All Laws, not even the tribulation of ninety-nine stages to immortality could make him bow. Whom should he fear? The commands of the parents and the words of the matchmaker cannot be defied! You bumped into Mu Xi today. Men and women should not touch each other. How can Mu Xi marry someone else in the future with this on her record? We are both families of cultivators. When we embark on the road of cultivation, it is normal for men and women to come into contact. Should we then differentiate between genders in battle as well? In his past life, he didn''t know how many female cultivators of the Demon Path he had slain; was he supposed to marry each of them as well? Making a fuss for no reason! Unable to win the argument with Gu Junye, his father could only accuse him of making a fuss. Tears welling in her eyes, Mu Xi looked at Gu Junye: Junye, do you dislike me that much? Faced with so many people, Gu Junye''s father couldn''t come down off his pedestal, and Mu Xi''s father came forward to smooth things over: It''s nothing, just a child throwing a tantrum. Once they enter the bridal chamber, it''ll all be fine. I won''t enter the bridal chamber. You have no say in the matter, I will see you to the bridal chamber if I have to force you! Upon hearing this, Gu Junye said nothing, but nodded and walked to the door. He invited in several constables who had been waiting outside for a long time. Constable brothers, see, what did I tell you? There''s a case of violent interference with the freedom of marriage here. They want to forcefully take me to the bridal chamber. When he learned of his impending marriage arrangement, he went to file a report after school before returning home. Secretly observing, Meng Jingzhou looked towards Lu Yang, holding Gu Junye in high regard: He abides by the law, conducts himself with honesty and integrity, and cultivates earnestly. He fits Elder Brother Dai''s criteria perfectly. This must be the person Elder Brother Dai is looking for. Lu Yang also nodded: He''s a promising candidate suitable for joining our Seek Dao Sect. Chapter 703 Chapter 703: Chapter 702: The Temple of Immortals Chapter 703: Chapter 702: The Temple of Immortals The two family heads, under the pressure of the constables, were forced to annul the recently settled betrothal. Gu Junye did not choose to make a big fuss. The crime of violently interfering with marital freedom was ignored if unreported, and since the party involved withdrew the accusation, there were no repercussions. After the constables left, Gu Junye furrowed his brows, pondering over an issue. If his father were to be imprisoned due to the crime of violently interfering with marital freedom, would it affect his imperial examination? It seems my mastery of the law is still not proficient enough, Gu Junye reflected inwardly and decided not to absorb the power of moonlight tonight but to continue studying the law instead. Even though he was the reincarnation of a great power from ancient times, that was a long time ago, and the current environment is different from the ancient times. Only by adapting in advance could he follow the Righteous Path. That''s why he listened attentively in class and studied diligently after class, his grades far ahead of his peers, earning him praise from his tutors who believed he could become the second top scorer in the exams. Why don''t you go find an alchemist to refine an elixir that can lift the curse? Lu Yang said to Meng Jingzhou. After observing, Gu Junye indeed appeared to be the person Elder Brother Dai was looking for, so there was no need to further assess his character. Of course, the main reason was that observing this young man was too embarrassing, even for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with their thick skins. Okay, Meng Jingzhou took the pill formula dictated by Fairy Eternity and written by Lu Yang. Finding an alchemist was easy. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO The Land Money Trade Association offered potion-making services, and even if the association''s alchemists were not the best in town, they were top-notch and ranked within the top five, capable enough to make such a beginner level elixir. Xi''er, let''s go, Father Mu said. Mu Xi did not expect Gu Junye to be so heartless. To avoid marrying her, he actually called the constables! Junye, you''ll regret this! There is a flaw in your fate, and only I can mend it. Besides me, anyone you care for will be harmed because of you! Gu Junye remained unmoved. He didn''t believe in fate; if he did, he would not have defied the heavens and achieved Immortality in his previous life. Cultivation is about defying the heavens! My fate is in my own hands, not decreed by heaven. Fairy Eternity warned Lu Yang, You mustn''t have such thoughts. Yingtian Immortal is particularly harsh on those who do. Lu Yang nodded repeatedly. The Yingtian Immortal claimed to be born in accordance with the heavens, so suddenly declaring one''s fate not subject to heaven''s will was directly opposing Yingtian Immortal. Even if you harbor such thoughts, you can''t voice them. After Meng Jingzhou revealed his identity at the Land Money Trade Association, the person in charge soon personally attended to Young Master Meng with a very friendly attitude. Upon hearing that Young Master Meng wanted to refine an elixir, the association''s master refiner was immediately summoned. Theoretically, any apprentice refiner with ten years of experience could make the elixir Meng Jingzhou intended to produce, but that would not reflect the due importance placed on him. Even without the status of Young Master Meng of the Meng Family, just the words ''Nascent Soul Stage disciple of the Seek Dao Sect'' were enough to garner the same respect. This was the status equivalent to Divinity Transformation Stage, while the strongest in the city were merely at the Nascent Soul Stage. Remember, the elixir should dissolve in water and be colorless and tasteless, Meng Jingzhou reminded, planning to administer the elixir to Gu Junye in secret. NovelFire.site Uh, Young Master Meng, may I remind you that poisoning is a crime, the person in charge of the association warned, not knowing the purpose of the pill formula, intending it as a friendly reminder. Meng Jingzhou''s face darkened, I know. Soon, a tray held a single gray elixir. Meng Jingzhou was slightly disappointed, thinking that if someone from Elixir Cauldron Peak had made it, there should at least be an Elixir Pattern on it. But he couldn''t be too particular; where would he find an Elder Brother from the Elixir Cauldron Peak now? As long as the curse could be lifted, it was sufficient. Meng Jingzhou accepted the elixir and went to the Gu Family to meet up with Lu Yang. How is the observation going? My shoes are nearly torn from pacing. Meng Jingzhou took out the elixir, Fairy Eternity glanced at it, confirmed it was indeed the type she had described, and Meng Jingzhou then confidently dissolved the elixir in the Gu Family''s duck soup for dinner. Gu Junye finished drinking the duck soup and wiped his mouth, showing no signs of irregularity. No reaction? Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, What reaction do you want? Although the curse was cast on this young man, its effects influence those around him. After lifting the curse, naturally, he won''t feel anything different. Let''s go check on the Mu Family, Lu Yang called out to Meng Jingzhou, as Mu Xi had shown an abnormal reaction to the annulment of the marriage. The two sneaked to the Mu Family under the cover of darkness and spied on Mu Xi''s boudoir. Inside the boudoir, Mu Xi was clenching her teeth and pinching a red paper doll, with Gu Junye''s birthdate written on the back of it. Gu Junye, you''ll regret this! The red paper effigy was a treasure she had sought from a temple outside the city that could cause anyone who stayed near Gu Junye for an extended period to develop heart disease. That way, Gu Junye would have no choice but to marry her! Suddenly, the paper effigy self-combusted, scalding her fingers and making her scream in pain! It wasn''t just the pain in her hands, her heart ached fiercely too! Ah! Why is the paper effigy burning up? To maintain the effigy''s power, she had to drip a drop of blood on it every day, dyeing the white paper effigy red by force. This was actually a method of creating a Life-bound Magical Treasure, and now that it was burning up, she was experiencing backlash, with the heartache being one of the symptoms! Go to the temple! Feeling that something was terribly wrong, she panicked and fled to the temple outside the city. Follow her! Lu Yang sent a message to Meng Jingzhou through spiritual voice transmission. They had only been in Lintian City for less than two days and hadn''t heard of any temple. No one knew when the temple had been established; it seemed to have appeared overnight. The location of the temple was secretive, known to very few. Mu Xi had stumbled upon it by accident when a classmate mentioned that praying at the temple before exams could lead to good grades. The temple had neither a temple keeper nor incense offerings, only a statue of an amiable-looking elderly clay sculptor. The temple was as clean as new, as if divine beings mysteriously protected it. Immortal, my paper effigy has burned up! A voice echoed in the temple: Someone has broken the curse, and you are suffering the backlash. And the one who broke it is already stealthily tracking you. Lu Yang was startled; they had been discovered! The other''s Cultivation Level was higher than both him and Old Meng! A powerful assault rushed towards Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang quickly drew the Green Peak Sword to defend, while Meng Jingzhou let out a loud shout, tensing his muscles to withstand the attack with his body. The gap between their realms was too great, and they were directly swept out of the temple, crashing into the trees outside! The huge clay statue seemed to come alive, opening its eyes and stepping down from the altar. It supported itself with the temple door as it bent over and walked out from the temple. The three-meter-tall clay sculpture looked down at the two men with a cold gaze. Fairy, what is this? This is a method of worship, his true form is unable to continue being used for unknown reasons, only his soul remains. In order to obtain a physical body, he constructed this temple here, satisfying the desires of believers to garner their faith! This method is from the era of the Great Qian, Lu Yang gritted his teeth. If the characteristic of the Great Yu Dynasty is the Imperial Teacher system, then that of the Great Qian Dynasty is spirituality and faith. What realm? The Body Integration Realm. The clay sculpture looked at the two men coldly, its mouth curving into a humanized, sinister smile. Two ignorant juniors, you appear to be geniuses from some Great Sects. I didn''t want to cause unnecessary killing, but since you are aware of my existence, I cannot allow you to live! The oppressive aura of the Body Integration Realm enveloped them, making them unable to move. Suddenly, a roar came from the sky, like the legend of a dragon''s chant. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A white horse without a single stray hair arrived through the air, kicking over the clay sculpture with one hoof, its gaze proud and domineering! A few dragon scales on the brow of the white horse emitted a faint light in the dark night. The clay sculpture was kicked over and lay still, staring dead at the white horse. Great Demon King! How could a Dragon-Horse King of the Great Demons appear here! Chapter 704 Chapter 704: Chapter 703: Excited Old Ma Chapter 704: Chapter 703: Excited Old Ma The clay figure became very excited upon seeing Old Ma, but Old Ma was even more thrilled at the sight of the clay figure. It wasn''t easy, it was finally going to be a Protector for once! Was it easy to encounter an opponent at the Body Integration Realm? Meng Jingzhou, that kid, finally drew in an enemy at the Body Integration Realm, and there was only one. As soon as it felt the commotion from outside the city while in the stable, he rushed over immediately! Fearing that enemies beyond its capabilities would show up later. This time was a rare opportunity that absolutely couldn''t be missed! The clay figure stared at Old Ma, whose bloodline was pure, undoubtedly a great demon king from the Dragon horse clan living in the East Sea! You The clay figure had barely uttered a word when Old Ma stepped on the void, and a pure white True Dragon illusory shadow appeared behind him, the standard for a pure-blooded Dragon horse clan! The white True Dragon illusory shadow coiled into a circle, resembling the moon in the sky! Old Ma wouldn''t give the clay figure a chance to speak, for the night was long and rife with dreams, so the fight needed to be swift! The clay figure didn''t expect Old Ma to be so disrespectful, not even exchanging a few pleasantries before starting the fight. He was a Great Yu Cultivator, and in the long span of more than a hundred thousand years, his slumbering technique went awry. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co When he woke up, he found his body had decayed, leaving only his soul. Having no other choice and unwilling to start over through possession, which could take who knows how long, he chose the Belief Sculpting Technique passed down from the Great Qian Dynasty and picked Lin Tian City, a rather unremarkable city. He thought he had been cautious enough since this place hardly saw a Body Integration Realm cultivator in decades. How could he have encountered a great demon king at the Body Integration Realm on such a quiet night? Where did this member of the Demon Race spring from, and isn''t Great Xia going to do something about it? Accompanied by an excited dragon''s cry from Old Ma, his fur shook as he leaped into the air, his Qi and Blood turning into raging flames, charging at the clay figure on auspicious clouds and fierce flames. Horse Stomping All Under Heaven! The clay figure''s ten fingers shot out, summoning endless water from thin air, forming a wall of water that pressed toward Old Ma. Old Ma''s mouth gaped wide as the dragon scale at his brow twinkled twice, and the wall of water split in the middle, allowing Old Ma to race through. Water Splitting Technique! He had spent years living in the East Sea, playing with seawater with ease. That the opponent dared to play with water in front of him was like not knowing how to spell death! The clay figure didn''t expect Old Ma to easily pass through the water wall, disrupting his chance to attack. All four of Old Ma''s hooves kicked out simultaneously, like four imposing mountains, and shattered the clay figure! This is too much! the clay figure roared in anger. Even if he hadn''t recovered to his peak period, he shouldn''t be beaten so miserably by another demon king of the same realm. A third eye split open between the clay figure''s brows, revealing a natural Heavenly Eye. Although it wasn''t as powerful as the Immortal Dao''s Heavenly Eye, it held many secrets and helped him excel in the Body Integration Realm. The third eye released a beam of golden light, freezing Old Ma in that space, unable to move. Old Ma didn''t panic; instead, he revealed a joyful smile. Two mystical horns appeared on Old Ma''s head, the unique dragon horns of the Long Clan! He neighed long and loud, exhaling demonic energy from his mouth and nose. Sweat streamed down and evaporated, turning into mist. The clay figure clenched his teeth tightly, trying to forcefully suppress Old Ma, but now that Old Ma had revealed his dragon horns, there was no way he could be suppressed. Old Ma was as fast as lightning, riding the light as he moved, slightly lowering his neck to ram the clay figure with his dragon horns! Golden Armor Protector Divine Seal! A seal emerged from the brow of the clay figure, a protective mantra he had learned from the Buddha Country, extremely powerful! But in front of Old Ma, the mantra was like a layer of tissue paper, easily punctured. The clay figure was struck by the dragon horns, and his lower body was smashed to pieces, with thousands of strands of Metal Qi from the dragon horns cutting it to dust. The clay figure used many divine abilities with his third eye, lighting up the sky and making it as bright as day, but all were neutralized by Old Ma. Under passive defense, the clay figure was forced back constantly. Old Ma is quite excited, muttered Meng Jingzhou. It had been nearly three years since he had seen Old Ma so active. I don''t care who you are, or what the outcome today is, you will surely be hunted down in the future! the clay figure shouted, unclear whether he was bluffing or threatening. Old Ma grew even more excited upon hearing this, which meant the clay figure had no reinforcements now. Why not beat him harder, then? The white dragon illusory shadow merged with Old Ma, his Dragon''s Blood boiling to the heavens. Old Ma transformed into a hundred-zhang long Dragon horse, his brow dragon scales covering his body like gleaming white armor. If there were any cultivators who had fought with Old Ma who saw this move, they would''ve fled as far as they could. Dragon''s Battle in the Wild is a technique that even Meng Jingzhou''s father would dare not face head-on. ` No! The clay statue let out a desperate scream. Boom! The clay statue crumbled into dust under the impact, dying without a complete corpse. Old Ma proudly snorted, returning to normal size. Content. The commotion here quickly attracted the attention of the government office, and the City Lord hurriedly brought people over to investigate the situation. City Lord, your arrival is timely. This one named Mu Xi cursed others and we''ve caught him red-handed, Lu Yang presented Mu Xi, who might not have lived had Lu Yang not protected him earlier. At the same time, Lu Yang and his companion also showed their Identity Jades from the Seek Dao Sect to prove their identities. The City Lord looked at the two with uncertainty. Were these disciples from the Seek Dao Sect? Catching a mortal caused such an uproar. Cough, it''s not just about catching this mortal. Originally, there was a divine temple here, inside of which was enshrined an ancient figure from the Integration Stage, Meng Jingzhou explained awkwardly, as the divine temple had already been flattened in the recent battle. Hearing Meng Jingzhou''s description, the City Lord was petrified with fear; such an ancient being from the Integration Stage had been hidden so close to his jurisdiction. Thank you both for your help. It was merely our duty. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We have other matters to attend to and must be going, the two men said as they clasped their fists and handed Mu Xi over to the City Lord to deal with. They and Old Ma returned to the city. They still had tasks to complete. Shall we test Gu Junye''s Spirit Root? Lu Yang suggested. If Gu Junye had at least Three Spirit Roots, he would be eligible to take the Seek Dao Sect''s test. It was late at night by then, when everyone should have been sleeping, but the battle had been so loud that everyone, including Gu Junye, had awakened. Gu Junye stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, shivering. The cool breeze tousled his hair as he stared unblinkingly in the direction of the battle. Is the enemy coming? Meng Jingzhou concealed his presence and waved a bone-testing stone near Gu Junye; inside the stone, a spotless water mass the size of half a fist emerged. Wow, a Water Spirit Root, this kid really has some potential. Now that his character and qualifications posed no issues, Lu Yang and his companion revealed themselves, startling Gu Junye. Fortunately, Gu Junye''s Dao heart was unchangeable through the ages, and he quickly recovered. He watched Lu Yang and his companion quietly and sighed softly, Has the day finally come? We are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. You may have heard of our names. I am Lu Yang, and he is Meng Jingzhou. The two were regular characters in storytelling. Hearing their names, Gu Junye''s look changed, Xuanyuan Sword Master, the Unbreakable Sage I never would have thought that you two had also reincarnated. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: After a pause, Meng Jingzhou continued, After our assessment, we both agree that your character and qualifications meet the entry requirements of our Seek Dao Sect. You may come to the Seek Dao Sect on the second day of the second lunar month next year to take the entrance examination. This is a map to the Sect and some travel expenses, Meng Jingzhou gave Gu Junye a map and some Spirit Stones. After everything was settled, as the two men were about to leave, Gu Junye stopped them. Wait a moment; could you fulfill one of my wishes? I am willing to do anything in return. The next day, the academy was abuzz with discussions about the battle from the night before. Some said it was a battle between Great Cultivators, some said it was the Passing of the Thunder Tribulation, others thought the Demon Race had attacked; there were various speculations. It wasn''t until class began that people noticed Mu Xi was absent that day. Mu Yu thought back to the government officers who had entered their home to search last night and was somewhat distracted. Gu Junye sat in a corner as always, earnestly listening to the lecture. Suddenly, two tall figures appeared at the classroom door, backlit and their features obscured. Both the teacher and the students were taken aback, unsure who these two were. Who are you! The teacher demanded. The two figures walked into the classroom, ignoring the teacher''s demand as though it didn''t exist, and headed straight for the dazed Gu Junye. They sincerely clasped their fists and said. Fellow Daoist, we''ve finally found you. NovelFire.site.Co We''re facing an unprecedented crisis, and only you can resolve it. This world needs you! ` Chapter 705 Chapter 705: 704 Chapter 705: 704 In the academy, both students and teachers were very surprised as they watched the two mysterious figures walk in. These two figures seemed to naturally exude a mysterious aura; simply standing there, they gave off an imposing pressure. Gu Junye saw these two approaching him and wasn''t too surprised. He sighed softly, It seems I''ve finally been found by you. One of the mysterious figures, with a hoarse voice that didn''t match his youthful appearance, said, Fellow Daoist, I know that since that incident, you''ve lost faith in the organization and chosen to live in seclusion here, but please believe in the organization. The words of the mysterious figure touched a taboo in Gu Junye''s heart. He clenched his fists tightly and suddenly looked up, with raging True Dragons seemingly roaring in his eyes. Believe in the organization? If I believed in the organization, why would it send us on such a mission, a mission that was certain death? Can you imagine, one second your friend is still talking and laughing, and the next they are pierced by tentacles, turned into a desiccated corpse? Endless enemies surged like a tide, the Saint Monarch who was said to live in eternal light died, the Pan God with the power to create heaven and earth died All dead, all dead, only I am still alive! Doesn''t the organization know what it was like there? Where was the organization when we were trapped, where was the support? The other mysterious figure''s face was covered with knife scars, as if he had experienced one bloody battle after another. NovelFire.site He had fought countless times, and his Dao heart was as firm as iron, but when he looked at Gu Junye, his heart also trembled. The mysterious figure remembered all the deeds of the person before him, which to them were like myths and legends. He traversed the long river of history, leaving legends of his own at every node, undergoing the nine cycles of reincarnation, cutting down immortals with strength, and balancing the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity with his power alone. The mysterious figure explained with a tone of bitterness, The organization was held back by heavenly enemies and couldn''t come to your aid. He pointed to the scars on his face, These wounds were left during that time. Fellow Daoist, the monsters from the Abyss are crawling up again, the organization needs your help, this world needs your salvation! Gu Junye stared at the two mysterious figures, as if seeing the images of old friends in them. He slowly stood up, resigning himself with a sigh, Well then, I shall make the journey. Seeing Gu Junye agree, the stern faces of the two mysterious figures couldn''t help but reveal smiles. Please, fellow Daoist! Without the intention of explaining to the crowd, Gu Junye left the classroom, surrounded by the two mysterious figures, under the watchful eyes of everyone. He looked up at the sky and with a profound leap, disappeared into thin air. So you''re just going to stay here for half a day and head straight home after school? Once outside the city, the two mysterious figures changed their faces, revealing their true identities. The two mysterious figures turned out to be Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou! Thank you, Senior-Brothers, Gu Junye said, bowing with fists clasped, his face flushed with excitement. Meng Jingzhou waved his hand, It''s no big deal. Lu Yang patted Gu Junye''s shoulder, You must come next February, I have high hopes for you! After that, the two sat in a carriage and went to the next place. You know, this is quite fun. Right? I think so too. ` After the two left, about half a day passed before two figures flew in from afar, landing at the ruins of the immortal temple, they frowned tightly at the sight of the collapsed temple and the broken clay sculptures scattered all around. The life-token isn''t mistaken, Wang Chuan has truly perished. But how is this possible? Although he was still in the process of reconstituting his physical body, he was at the Body Integration Realm. The strongest cultivator in this city is only at the Nascent Soul Stage, how could they have harmed Wang Chuan? Could it be a passing Great Xia Body Integration who discovered him? That shouldn''t be it either, Wang Chuan was formidable. Unless he encountered a top-tier Body Integration cultivator, he should have been able to escape. How strange. Once we see what happened at that time, everything will become clear. One of them silently recited an incantation, and the faith energy scattered around began to coalesce once again. Although they couldn''t bring Wang Chuan back to life, they could review last night''s events through the faith energy. Last night''s scenes appeared in the palm of a hand: two Nascent Soul Stage geniuses discovered Wang Chuan. As Wang Chuan made a move, he was suppressed by a white horse that descended from the sky. .co In a flash of lightning, Wang Chuan was vanquished, his soul annihilated by the white horse. Watching the illusory shadow, the two figures shivered upon seeing the white horse perform Dragon-Horse Unification, Dragon Battles in the Wilderness. If it were them, they likely wouldn''t have been able to withstand this move either. Those two Nascent Soul Stage cultivators look somewhat familiar I remember now, aren''t they the two rising stars from the Seek Dao Sect? This one is called Lu Yang, once fought evenly matched against the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect. One of them realized suddenly, they would not even have noticed Lu Yang''s existence if not for the Heavenly Court Sect. Who''s the white horse then? Don''t know, never seen it before. Let''s take this intelligence back for our superior to see. The two immediately flew back to headquarters. The headquarters was located in a newly opened space. The two knocked on the door, verified their identities with their spiritual power, and entered the space. In the space, there were powerhouses as numerous as the clouds, and each individual possessed unique skills renowned in history. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the two were at the Body Integration Realm, they ranked at the bottom among these people and were responsible for running errands. Master, this is the scene before Wang Chuan''s demise. The two presented a magic artifact respectfully, temporarily refined from faith energy. The leader was a youth who appeared even younger than Lu Yang. Wang Chuan held substantial influence in the Body Integration Realm, and his unexpected demise took everyone by surprise. Therefore, his death was treated with utmost importance, and if possible, they were determined to avenge Wang Chuan. Otherwise, if subordinates died at will in the outside world and he remained indifferent, it would dishearten his followers, who might then defect to Wu Youdao. This was the Great Yu Alliance headquarters, aimed at gathering all the slumbering cultivators from the Great Yu Era. The rise of Great Xia was beyond expectations, so some advocated the notion that there is strength in numbers, moving together as one. Since they believed there was no future with Wu Youdao, the sixth Emperor Yu, they formed another power faction. They hadn''t heard from Wu Youdao in a long time and wondered what he was scheming in secrecy. The Imperial Teacher thought it best to plot first and then act. With such a long absence of news, perhaps he was preparing to do something earth-shattering. The youth watched the depiction of Wang Chuan''s last moments and suddenly lit up with inspiration, even temporarily setting aside the thought of avenging Wang Chuan. He was fixated on the sword in Lu Yang''s hand, his excitement palpable, and a greedy look flashed in his eyes: Emperor Yu''s personal sword! Although it looked different from the original, he recognized the origin of the Green Peak Sword in an instant. Everyone was astonished; they all knew the youth looked down on Wu Youdao. The only one he would refer to as Emperor Yu was none other than the founding monarch of the Great Yu Dynasty, Wu Yao. Chapter 706 Chapter 706: Chapter 705: The Sacrifice of the Great Yu Dynasty Chapter 706: Chapter 705: The Sacrifice of the Great Yu Dynasty How did Emperor Yu''s personal sword end up in the hands of this junior cultivator? Was it dug up from an ancient tomb? People let their imaginations run wild, while the young man''s confidants knew more about the matter. They had heard the young man say that Emperor Yu, Wu Yao, had long since become an Immortal, only it was unknown to the public. What does Emperor Yu''s personal sword signify? It signifies an Immortal Sword! This is something all Semi-Immortals dream of possessing. No wonder the adult was so excited. Which of you knows who the holder of the Immortal Sword is? the young man had not paid attention to the younger generation, as it was unnecessary to do so until a genius had grown up. There are so many talents in the world, and he was once one of the many talents. Now, looking back, how many are still alive? Only himself. Reporting to the adult, this person is named Lu Yang, a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect Master, who once fought to a draw with the Heavenly Court Sect Young Master during the Golden Core Stage. Hearing this, the young man began to take Lu Yang a bit more seriously. NovelFire.site But just slightly. One of the Five Immortal Sects, the Dao Seeking Sect, huh Seeing the young man seemed somewhat interested, a confidant advised telepathically, My lord, Lu Yang holds Emperor Yu''s personal sword, which may have been bestowed by Emperor Yu himself. We must not act rashly. This Lu Yang, could he possibly be a direct disciple of Emperor Yu? Otherwise, how could he obtain Emperor Yu''s personal sword? Combining that with Lu Yang''s feats, being able to fight the Heavenly Court Young Master to a drawaEURand it is said that the Young Master''s master is Heavenly Venerate Dou of the Heavenly Court, a true Ancient Immortal. It makes sense for a disciple of an Ancient Immortal and a disciple of Emperor Yu to be evenly matched. The young man did not become angry at his confidant''s caution, but instead laughed heartily with a meaningful expression, If I were not privy to the inside story, what you say would indeed make sense. Unfortunately, your guess is impossible. Emperor Yu is no longer amongst us. The confidant was shocked upon hearing this. Emperor Yu was gone? What did that mean? Emperor Yu was an Immortal, how could he no longer be present? What do you think was the reason Emperor Yu allowed the dynasty to be destroyed? The young man asked in return, but it sounded more like he was talking to himself, He was seeking an opportunity, an opportunity to leave this world. The young man had a nostalgic look in his eyes, Ever since ancient times, this world has been sealed. No one can leave; no one can enter. Since Emperor Yu rose in the last era of Great Qian, contended for the world with many heroes, and established the Great Yu Dynasty with overwhelming authority, and his Cultivation Level is that of an Immortal. Whether you look at the scale of his power, his Cultivation Level, or his life experience, he had reached the pinnacle of existence and had no further room for advancement. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So he always wanted to leave this world, to see what the outside was like. Wu Youdao shouted the slogan of restoring Great Yu. Did Emperor Yu not know? NovelFire.site.Co Of course, he knew, he just didn''t need to care. Rather than saying the Great Yu Dynasty was destroyed, it would be more accurate to say that Emperor Yu personally sacrificed his own dynasty. As for what method he used, you don''t need to know. That''s the power of Dao Fruit; I could explain it to you, but you wouldn''t remember. After the destruction of Great Yu, I saw Emperor Yu several more times. He hadn''t left, perhaps he hadn''t met some condition yet. Until recently, I felt a momentary burst of Emperor Yu''s presence, which erupted and then dissipated, and there was no longer such a person in this world, and I believe it was then that Emperor Yu left this world. So, you don''t have to worry about Emperor Yu coming back. He has already left this world. This young man named Lu Yang just happened to come upon Emperor Yu''s personal sword by a twist of fate. Divine items belong to those who are capable. Lu Yang, a mere mortal with only Nascent Soul Stage Cultivation Level, how is he qualified to possess such divine treasures? I guess the conditions for Emperor Yu to leave this world were harsh, perhaps requiring not just the sacrifice of the Great Yu Dynasty, but also of himself, and in the end, only he was able to leave, unable to take anything with him, hence he left his sword behind. So what I am interested in is not merely a sword, but everything that Emperor Yu has left behind! And the clue lies with this kid named Lu Yang. The youth stared at the replay of Lu Yang once more, murmuring an incantation, his fingers calculating Lu Yang''s location when suddenly his body trembled inexplicably, as if someone had slapped him. Hiss, strange. The doubtful youth looked around, considering whether to recalculate, but after some thought, he decided against it. My lord, what''s the matter? I actually can''t determine this kid''s locationaEURnot just his, but also the location of the kid beside him and Old Ma Ah, it must be Emperor Yu''s sword that can sever anything, surely the Immortal Sword has cut off my connection with Lu Yang. Otherwise, this kid must have obtained some other mystical artifact that can block calculations. The young man''s expression became even greedier, This kid has quite the fortune, it''s probably going to be difficult to find his location. My lord, I have a plan, the confidant spoke. He was responsible for collecting intelligence on Great Xia and was the most informed about the situations of the major sects there. Let''s hear it. As I know, the second day of the second month next year is the day when the Seek Dao Sect recruits disciples. That kid named Lu Yang will surely be at the Seek Dao Sect then. Moreover, at that time, the Seek Dao Sect will be busy organizing tests and won''t have time to watch over him, their defenses will be lax, and we could take the opportunity to launch a major assault on the Seek Dao Sect, catching them off guard! By then, not just the insignificant Lu Yang, but the entire Seek Dao Sect would be in the palm of your hand! The young man''s eyes lit up; this was indeed a good idea, a perfect opportunity to eradicate the Seek Dao Sect and establish his authority. Perhaps the mystical artifact left by Emperor Yu was obtained by the Seek Dao Sect and merely bestowed upon Lu Yang. The artifacts left behind by Emperor Yu, and perhaps even the legendary Sword Array of Immortal Annihilation rumored to be from ancient times and improved by Emperor Yu himself, could be found in the Seek Dao SectaEURwith its power so great, it could bring Immortals to their knees! Sometimes you do come up with good ideas, kid. The confidant bowed and nodded, It''s merely some tricks I''ve picked up from the master. The young man was very pleased with the bootlicking from his subordinate. Strange, Fairy Eternity murmured. Fairy, what''s the matter? Lu Yang asked. Just now, someone tried to calculate your causality, but I casually blocked them. I''m not sure who''s trying to scheme against you. The other party couldn''t figure out your causality, and tried to indirectly calculate it through the Meng Family Kid and the little white horse, but I blocked them as well. Lu Yang was equally puzzled. He had been following the teachings of Elder Brother Dai conscientiously and honestly all along; all the attention-seeking was done by Old Ma. Why would someone still want to scheme against him? Is the other party strong? Fairy Eternity tilted her head, touching her chin, Judging by how I waved them away with a flick of my hand, they''re certainly not as strong as me. Lu Yang: That''s like not saying anything at all, isn''t it? In your worldview, Fairy, is there anyone stronger than you? Although there''s no one stronger than me, there are those with similar strength; for instance, Miss Yun. The adversary''s power is certainly no match for Miss Yun''s. Chapter 707 Chapter 707: Chapter 706 Escape of Jin Chan Chapter 707: Chapter 706 Escape of Jin Chan Old Ma brought the two to the third destination: Quanzhou Yan Mountain City, named after the Yan Mountain it leans against. The third person is called Tao Tingfeng, fifteen years old, from Quanzhou Yan Mountain City. Eh, it was Man Gu who, after slaying demons at Yan Mountain, discovered him while passing through Yan Mountain City. What was Junior Brother Man''s evaluation? Lu Yang asked curiously. Meng Jingzhou looked at the notes on the booklet, his expression odd: He said Tao Tingfeng is timid and afraid of trouble, daring not to stir up disputes, and his character is far inferior to Brother Lu and Brother Meng. Is Junior Brother Man praising us? Meng Jingzhou wasn''t sure either: Looking at the overall context, he should be praising the two of us. Tao Tingfeng was born into a Nascent Soul family, a very influential and well-known large clan locally, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou found the Tao Family easily. The private tutor hired by the Tao Family saved the Tao family disciples from having to attend the local private school. Moreover, unlike most private schools, the Tao Family not only taught its disciples the words of the sages but also imparted knowledge of cultivation. When Lu Yang and another sneaked into the Tao Family, Tao Tingfeng and the other Tao family disciples were listening to a lecture from a clan uncle. The Tao family disciples all looked up to this clan uncle as an idol. He was quite gifted in the path of cultivation, reaching the Foundation Establishment Middle stage at only thirty, and the Tao Family people said he might break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, producing the second Nascent Soul ancestor for the family. Novts`o.co NovelFire.site NovelFire.site In the path of cultivation, impatience is most to be feared. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before cultivating, one must cultivate the mind. Those who are restless and rash are prone to deviate into madness when cultivating Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Souleach realm is like a great stairwell, and ascending one can turn your status and position upside down. Don''t look at our Tao Family as a Nascent Soul family, wielding some influence on this patch of land in Yan Mountain City. But once you leave Yan Mountain City and witness the Spirit Transformation families, you''ll see that even our proud Nascent Soul family is nothing much. When I was young and traveled around Quanzhou, I once saw a peak Nascent Soul Great Power take action. It was truly like a thunderous roar from the mountains and seas, awe-inspiring and majestic, completely enthralling. The Tao Family ancestor was also nothing more than a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator. For example, the great battle that happened in Yan Mountain City half a month ago, the Demon Race secretly infiltrated Great Xia and hid in Yan Mountain. Thanks to the Righteous Path expert who took action, killed the demons, otherwise, who knows what catastrophe might have occurred. If I am not mistaken, that must have been a legendary Divinity Transformation Stage Great Power. Upon hearing the words Divinity Transformation Stage, the Tao family disciples let out a collective gasp of amazement. This Nascent Soul Stage of the Tao Family Lu Yang, finding the lecture boring, sent a thread of his Spiritual Sense to probe the Tao Family ancestor''s condition. Although the Tao Family ancestor and Lu Yang were both at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, under normal circumstances individuals of the same level could not probe with Spiritual Sense, but Lu Yang was clearly not bound by the usual rules. What''s up with the Tao Family ancestor? Meng Jingzhou, unlike Lu Yang, was listening attentively to the lecture. Rather than saying he''s at the Nascent Soul Stage, it''s more like Half-step Nascent Soul Stage. It seems he has sequelae from forcing his breakthrough, possessing the power of a Nascent Soul but with a limit on the number of times he can take action, Lu Yang surmised. Your Nascent Soul family''s Nascent Soul seems a bit too forced, doesn''t it? That''s nothing, Meng Jingzhou waved it off. As a son of the premier influential family of the era, he had seen various families, I''ve even seen a Golden Core Stage person consult a fortune teller, who said he was destined to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, and then he had his family publicly claim to be a Nascent Soul family. After all, influential families are not like organizations certified by the Dynasty that need annual assessments. The strength of the family completely depends on what people say, and there is a lot of leeway in that. Of course, the Meng Family definitely didn''t have a hint of exaggeration; otherwise, they wouldn''t still be living so well in the Imperial City. Class dismissed. Let''s go, let''s go, time to play. Kids of that age have a strong desire to play, and Tao Tingfeng was no exception. Tao Tingfeng listened to his clan uncle recount the battle that took place in Yan Mountain, itchingly eager to check out the situation for himself. Let''s take a look. After a moment of hesitation, Tao Tingfeng quickly made his decision and headed for Yan Mountain. Although the Dynasty had sealed off Yan Mountain, forbidding entry to travelers, Tao Tingfeng had played on the mountain since he was young and knew a secret path. Sure enough, that path wasn''t blocked, and Tao Tingfeng made his way to the site of the battle on Yan Mountain with practiced ease. The depths of Yan Mountain were full of deep pits punched out by Man Gu''s fists, which Lu Yang recognized at a glance. Seeing these deep pits, Tao Tingfeng''s eyes bulged in shockaEURis this what combat at the Divinity Transformation Stage looked like? Suddenly, something flashed across the sky and whooshed down towards Yan Mountain, landing not far from Tao Tingfeng, startling him immensely. Tao Tingfeng originally didn''t dare to approach, but his curiosity got the better of him, and he decided to take a look. It''s a person! Tao Tingfeng finally saw what had come crashing downaEURit was a cultivator, severely injured with only breath going in and none coming out. The gravely injured cultivator tensed up when someone approached, but realizing that it was an unthreatening mortal, he relaxed. Then he remembered, what difference did it make if it was a cultivator or a mortal? Even if the other had malicious intent, what could it matter? His injuries were beyond redemption, and without the need for anyone to act, he was going to die. Are you alright? Tao Tingfeng approached the seriously wounded cultivator cautiouslyaEURthe latter was obviously not okay. The mortally wounded cultivator let out a wry laugh: To think that I, Master Guanqi, would meet such an end, and the last person I see would be a youngster like you. I''ve calculated and calculated, but in the end, I just couldn''t outwit fate. Master Guanqi? Lu Yang muttered under his breath; in his memory, during the Great Qian, there indeed was a cultivator at the Body Integration Realm. Well then, it seems that my destiny was never meant to cross with this object. At this moment, Tao Tingfeng noticed that Master Guanqi was clutching a wooden box tightly to his chest. This thing is called the Golden Cicada shedding skin; it''s something I snatched from a troublesome opponent at a great cost, and to think that in the end, it would fall into the hands of a youngster like you. It seems this object and you are fated. Young man, this item is exceedingly rare through the ages, once you have it, you must be cautious above all, never allowing a second person to know that you possess it! With that, Master Guanqi closed his eyes peacefully, his body gradually turning into dust and vanishing, leaving behind only the wooden box. Tao Tingfeng was bewildered by all these sudden changes; he brought his palms together and bowed twice toward the spot where Master Guanqi had disappeared. Then, with trembling hands, he opened the wooden box and found inside a glistening golden cicada shell. Fairy, what is the Golden Cicada shedding skin? Lu Yang asked. In ancient times, there was a cicada demon who cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, a feat never before achieved by his kind; his entire body turned golden. He comprehended a divine ability named ''Golden Cicada shedding skin,'' which could improve ones innate qualities. It was through this divine ability that he reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The shell he left behind after his metamorphosis came to be known as ''Golden Cicada shedding skin,'' a top-tier treasure for enhancing one''s innate qualities. What happened to that cicada demon later on? I crushed him to death, the fairy replied. Chapter 708 Chapter 708: Chapter 707: The True Lord Watching the Game Chapter 708: Chapter 707: The True Lord Watching the Game Lu Yang saw the death of the cicada demon as careless and felt silent for a while; he didn''t even know the name of Jin Chan yet. Fairy Eternity saw Lu Yang''s silence and guessed what he was thinking, and with the attitude of someone who had been through it all, she spoke earnestly, This is but a cruel aspect of the ancient battles, you need to adapt more. The cruel things I''ve experienced far exceed your imagination, even now, I do not wish to recall them. Lu Yang had a realization, indeed, the struggles of the Great Era were life and death battles, far from the understated way Fairy Eternity described them, certainly involving bloody conflicts. For Fairy Eternity, this was not a pleasant experience, which is why she didn''t want to recall it. Back when I wanted to finish off Jin Chan, I even used my ''Universe in Palm,'' getting juice all over my fingers, and the feeling still disgusted me when I think about it. Reminiscing about that battle, Fairy Eternity showed a look of disgust and symbolically shook her hands. Fairy Eternity stood up from the bed, the mattress was soft, bouncing twice as she got up. You''ve seen ''Universe in Palm'' before, right? The ''Universe in Palm'' I used back then was thisaEURbig. Fairy Eternity stretched out her arms and gestured a large circle with effort. Fairy Eternity then extended a finger, It was like this at that time. While speaking, she even poked Lu Yang a few times. Lu Yang: Fairy, isn''t that a bit too abstract of a gesture? Tao Tingfeng carefully examined the golden cicada shed in the box, which seemed like an incredibly precious treasure. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co He had heard from his clan uncle that only Integration Stage Experts were called true lords, which meant that Guanqi Zhenjun must have been in the Integration Stage. A treasure a Integration Stage Expert was unwilling to part with until death, just shows how valuable this treasure must be. What do we do with this thing? Should we try to claim ownership? Tao Tingfeng felt a surge of interest, this was a massive stroke of luck from the heavens. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou glanced at the booklet''s comments on Man Gu, recalled Tao Tingfeng''s recent actions, sneaking up the mountain and getting close to Guanqi Zhenjun, and muttered softly, How does this look like someone who is timid and fearful? Lu Yang, stroking his chin, speculated, Do you think it''s possible that Junior Brother Man is being compared with the two of us? Meng Jingzhou thought about it and felt Lu Yang had a point; compared to him and Old Lu, this kid named Tao Tingfeng indeed seemed downright cowardly. While they were talking, Tao Tingfeng, following what his clan uncle had taught him, bit his finger and dropped a drop of fresh blood on the golden cicada shed. The blood droplet disappeared quickly once it touched the golden cicada shed. Is it working? Tao Tingfeng was delighted and continued to bleed until he was pale and nearly anemic, only then did the golden cicada shed stop absorbing the blood. Instead, it floated in the air and abruptly entered Tao Tingfeng''s body, startling him immensely. He hastily touched the spot where the golden cicada shed had entered, but found nothing. There was also no discomfort in his body. Does this count as successful ownership recognition? Tao Tingfeng wasn''t quite sure. Is this method of claiming ownership not too simplistic? Lu Yang commented. This is called ultimate simplicity, returning to the original purity, Fairy Eternity said in one breath, using two idioms. But did Guanqi Zhenjun just die like that? Meng Jingzhou was somewhat puzzled. They had just squatted here for a while, and an Ancient Era Integration Stage Expert just died like that, was it not too easy? ` From the injuries of Watcher True Monarch, it was clear that he had experienced a fierce battle in his life, and it was even possible that it wasn''t just once. His injuries were not only external; even his soul was severely wounded, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment. Now it had indeed extinguished. He is not dead, Fairy said Watcher True Monarch had imprinted his last trace of weak consciousness into the Jin Chan shell. As for now, he has already fled into Tao Tingfeng''s spiritual space, In Tao Tingfeng''s spiritual space, a feeble voice arose, Kid I didn''t expect that you would know the method of acknowledgment. Watcher True Monarch''s original idea was to let Tao Tingfeng take good care of the Jin Chan shell; he was hiding inside it, quietly recovering. He didn''t expect this junior to directly claim ownership of the Jin Chan shell through a blood pact! He was forced to follow the Jin Chan shell into Tao Tingfeng''s spiritual space. Forget it, perhaps it was really not his fate to be with the Jin Chan shell. Tao Tingfeng was startled by this voice, Ah, you, you are still alive? Watcher True Monarch didn''t speak anymore; he was in too poor a condition now and needed to rest quietly. Tao Tingfeng was somewhat flustered and didn''t know what to do, so he went home, fell into a panic-stricken sleep, his mind filled with the events that unfolded at Yanshan. After resting for a night, Watcher True Monarch finally felt a bit better and could speak continuously. I didn''t expect to still be alive, kid, where is this? Hearing Watcher True Monarch speak again, this time Tao Tingfeng was mentally prepared and didn''t act too panicked. Replying to True Monarch, this is Yanshan City, Quanzhou. So, it is Quanzhou. Although Tao Tingfeng couldn''t see Watcher True Monarch, he felt that the current True Monarch must have a contemplative expression. True Monarch, who are you really? Tao Tingfeng recalled the historical figures he had learned about; there seemed to be no one called Watcher True Monarch. Watcher True Monarch was somewhat displeased for not being recognized, You, the younger generation, are truly ignorant. I am Watcher True Monarch of Great Qian, an Integration Realm Cultivator, proficient in all Hundred Skills of Cultivation. Although Tao Tingfeng already knew that Watcher True Monarch was in the Integration Realm, hearing him admit it still plunged him into great shock. Good heavens, the Integration Realm, even the most powerful person his clan uncle ever met was only at the pinnacle of Nascent Soul Stage. Another thought struck Tao Tingfeng, True Monarch, what exactly is this Jin Chan shell, and why is there no change after entering my body? Watcher True Monarch snorted coldly, Ignorant junior, had it not been for the struggle to obtain this Jin Chan shell, I wouldn''t have been hunted down and ended up in such a state. This Jin Chan shell is a supreme treasure, even useful to me in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. It was snatched from a cultivator of the Great Yu Era. Initially, I had an agreement with two others who were supposed to help me in exchange for benefits, and the item would be mine. Little did I know, those two were untrustworthy, broke our agreement, became greedy for the wealth, and tried to snatch the Jin Chan shell from me. Those two dared to steal from me, they really didn''t know whether to live or die. Watcher True Monarch revealed a cruel smile, although his own situation wasn''t much better himself. Enough, I still need to rest. That Watcher True Monarch could say so much had already drained all his strength. aEUR Lu Yang was temporarily using Fairy Eternity''s spiritual consciousness and could observe Tao Tingfeng''s spiritual space; this was his first time seeing such a weakened Integration Realm expert. On the other hand, the one residing in his own spiritual space had been lively ever since the revival, even managing to exchange a few moves with Eldest Senior Sister. Chapter 709 – 709 708 An Eye Chapter 709: Chapter 708: An Eye-Opening Experience Chapter 709: Chapter 708: An Eye-Opening Experience Half a month had passed since Guanqi Zhenjun made his abode in his own spiritual space. During this time, Tao Tingfeng had been learning about cultivation both at the academy with his clan uncle and under the tutelage of Guanqi Zhenjun. Of course, this naturally involved enduring Guanqi Zhenjun''s scoldings. Rubbish, all rubbish! What the hell is this nonsense? To draw Qi into the body like that? No wonder the realms of your family are so lowly. You need to calm your mind and feel the omnipresent spiritual essence. Then, at dawn, use the first glimmer of morning light as a lure to mobilize the spiritual energy around you and draw both the light and the spiritual energy into your body. The more concentrated the spiritual energy around you during this process, the better! cursed Guanqi Zhenjun. When it''s time for you to draw Qi into your body, don''t use the method taught by your clan uncle; it''s rubbish. On the stage, the Foundation Establishment Middle-stage clan uncle paused and said, Of course, the method I''m teaching you to draw Qi into your body is just one of many. You may end up joining one of the Great Sects, and then you can use the methods taught by your Sect. Hearing these words, Lu Yang shuddered. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co He remembered the cruel experiences Eldest Senior Sister put him through when he had first joined the Sect to induce Qi into to his body C the water barrel exercises, grabbing tofu, eating tofu C until he developed a psychological shadow over tofu. Only then had he successfully drawn Qi into his body and stepped into the Qi Cultivation Stage. It was said that this was the initial method used by the ancients to draw Qi into their bodies. Although it was simple, it was very effective. Fairy, how did you draw Qi into your body? Did you use the ancient method? Fairy Eternity was quite surprised, Ah? There''s a method for drawing Qi into your body? Isn''t it just something that happens after you sleep, isn''t that how it was for you? Lu Yang: He then turned his head and asked Meng Jingzhou, Old Meng, how did you draw Qi into your body when you were starting out? Meng Jingzhou stroked his chin and replied, Let me think back before the scandal broke and when my relationship with my dad was still good, he told me that the most important thing to draw Qi into the body was the concentration of spiritual essence; the denser, the better. After coming to the Sect, I arranged a circle of top-grade spirit stones around me, shattered these spirit stones to fill the abode with thick spiritual essence, and just absorbing a trace was enough. Lu Yang: Even cultivators at the Body Integration Realm wouldn''t dare use such a lavish method. Do you have some conflicts with your father? Lu Yang had never asked Meng Jingzhou why he ran away from home, assuming he did it on a whim. Now it seemed there were some hidden reasons. Meng Jingzhou waved his hand nonchalantly, They are all trivial things, too many for me to count. Lu Yang felt that Meng Jingzhou''s return home was a long way off. After school, Tao Tingfeng ran all the way to a large shop. A long line had formed at the entrance, with excitement gracing the faces of those in the queue. A wooden sign was propped up at the entrance of the shop, on which was written: Eternal Life. What is this place? Guanqi Zhenjun frowned, for in his memory, he hadn''t seen such a venue. Was it some new fad among the mortals? .cO Dream Mirage, haven''t you heard of it, Zhenjun? Tao Tingfeng looked at Guanqi Zhenjun with an utterly shocked expression. There were still people who hadn''t heard of Dream Mirage? Dream Mirage? Guanqi Zhenjun thought hard but truly had no recollection of such a thing. It''s said to be created by a Great Power from the Seek Dao Sect, allowing you to enter an illusionary realm and experience a different life. At these words, Guanqi Zhenjun snorted coldly. He was proficient in all the Hundred Skills of Cultivation and could guess the principle of Dream Mirage simply by its description, I thought it was something significant. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It turns out to be an illusionary realm, just clever tricks and petty playthings. Dream Mirage is not a petty plaything. It''s very popular, all across the continent, corrected Tao Tingfeng as he paid for a ticket. Inside the shop, the ground and walls were equipped with array methods that could be activated with the tickets in hand. Wait, are you saying that this thing is all over Great Xia? Chess Watcher True Monarch seemed to have discovered some incredible fact. Yep, and every shop is packed with people just like this one, Tao Tingfeng said, pointing to the throng of people inside the shop. Chess Watcher True Monarch''s heart trembled slightly as he multiplied the cost of the tickets Tao Tingfeng had paid by the number of people in the shop, and then by the number of shops across the continent. A rough estimate showed that it could make him a lifetime''s worth of Spirit Stones in just four months! How much had the creator of Dream Mirage earned in Spirit Stones by now? He probably had enough to buy the lives of several cultivators at the Body Integration Realm! Chess Watcher True Monarch shivered, wishing he could travel back in time to Great Qian and make money this way. If he had that many Spirit Stones, he would have broken through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage already. Would he have had to sleep until now, getting robbed and chased down by enemies? Tao Tingfeng tore open the ticket as the Array Method beneath his feet activated. Emptying his mind, he entered the Illusionary Realm. What first caught his eye was a sunny and handsome cultivator holding a skewer in his left hand and another in his right, with others grilling skewers beside him. The cultivator took a skewer, and as the view zoomed in, one could clearly see the juicy skewers glistening. The cultivator''s mouth was full of the rich taste and he exaggeratedly exclaimed Wow and gave a thumbs up: Visiting the barbecue shop again, so delicious! Chess Watcher True Monarch: What the heck is this? Eternal Love officially begins. The male protagonist of Eternal Love is a disciple from one of the Great Sects. He has a childhood sweetheart junior sister, and another junior sister he meets while on a mission from another sect. Coincidentally, both junior sisters fall for him. The story revolves around the three of them and, after a series of trials and tribulations, the male disciple finally realizes his true feelings and rescues his childhood sweetheart junior sister from a gang of demons, confessing his love. With tears in her eyes, the junior sister agrees, and they live happily ever after with an eternal life together. The story ends. After watching Dream Mirage, Tao Tingfeng found himself craving skewers: Time for some skewers. Chess Watcher True Monarch scoffed at Tao Tingfeng''s behavior: Indulging in gluttony, how can one realize the ultimate path. On the way to the barbecue shop, they passed by the Land Money Trade Association, where a new model of a Flying Car was displayed at the entrance. Tao Tingfeng looked on with envy but could only yearn; it was something beyond his means. Chess Watcher True Monarch also looked on with envy. The profit from this thing called a Flying Car was incredibly high, and even he was getting green with envy. These were all such simple things; why hadn''t he thought of them back in Great Qian! Oh right, it would have been pointless to invent these things in Great Qian because they don''t protect intellectual property. Come for Barbecue was as popular as everaEURso much so that even the Immortal of Spirit Transformation Realm, who had ascended the mountain to slay demons not long ago, had visited this barbecue shop. Chess Watcher True Monarch''s eyes turned green with envy. He made a secret vow to himself: once he restored his Realm, he would definitely steal the barbecue shop''s recipes! How''s your observation going? Who is this Chess Watcher True Monarch? Meng Jingzhou asked Lu Yang, as he couldn''t see into Tao Tingfeng''s Spiritual Space. Lu Yang pondered for a moment before replying, He''s a pauper. Chapter 710 Chapter 710: Chapter 709: Pursuing the Killer of True Lord Guanqi Chapter 710: Chapter 709: Pursuing the Killer of True Lord Guanqi ` Just as Tao Tingfeng was enjoying some kebabs, he happened to see a young man about his age entering the barbecue restaurant. The young man was filthy, dressed in tattered clothes, looking like a beggar from the streets. Excuse me, are you hiring here? the dirty young man asked. I don''t ask for much, just the minimum wage is fine. The dirty young man saw that the barbecue shop was booming and figured they must be overwhelmed with work. NovelFire.site.co This was his opportunity. Get out of here, you little beggar, we''re not hiring. The owner chased the young man away; after all, their shop was ostensibly a barbecue restaurant but secretly a stronghold of the Jiuyou Sect, so there was no way they could hire outsiders. I am not a beggar! the young man shouted angrily. What kind of person was he? If it were not for his bad luck and being robbed by villains, how could he have ended in such a plight and be mistaken for a beggar? This was a profound humiliation! The owner did not intend to listen to the young man any longer and directly grabbed him by the collar, tossing him out. Off you go. NovelFire.site He sighed, knowing that finding a job quickly was the most pressing matter. Tao Tingfeng didn''t pay too much attention to the dirty young man''s plight and continued to focus on enjoying his kebabs. Time flew by, and more than half a month had passed. Tao Tingfeng''s performance in the clan school became increasingly outstanding. He could answer all the questions that his clan uncle posed during lectures, and he even achieved a perfect score in the semi-annual school examination, earning the admiring glances of everyone. In the past, Tao Tingfeng''s academic performance was at best above average, never exceptional, but with the help of Observing Chess True Monarch, his horizons and knowledge had been greatly enhanced. The content discussed by his clan uncle in classes was nothing more than the simplest introductory knowledge to him. Cousin, you are so amazing! After class, many of the Tao Family disciples would gather around Tao Tingfeng, casting envious glances his way. With a modest smile, Tao Tingfeng would say it was just luck, and that he wouldn''t achieve such good results next time. Those among the Tao Family disciples who had previously outperformed Tao Tingfeng looked at him with slightly envious eyes. What did it matter if he had good grades? The most important thing in cultivation wasn''t knowledge, but the Spirit Root! The Observing Chess True Monarch also slowly recovered from his soul injury during this time. He had improved very slowlyaEURfrom barely able to speak when he first met Tao Tingfeng, to now being able to speak more comfortably, just over a month later. In fact, this was the normal recovery speed for cultivators. The likes of Fairy Eternity, throughout the entire cultivation world, she was the only one. Even the Four Ancient Immortals couldn''t achieve the level of vitality that Fairy Eternity displayed. True Monarch, can my Spirit Root really change through the shedding of Jin Chan? Tao Tingfeng was most concerned about his Spirit Root at the moment. The day for the family''s Spirit Root test was approaching, and he had learned about his own Spirit Root in advance from Observing Chess True Monarch. A combination of Wood, Fire, and Earth Spirit Roots, he had Three Spirit Roots. If it had been in the past, he would have been ecstatic; without doubt, it was the best Spirit Root in the clan. But now things were different. With the broadening of his horizons through knowing Observing Chess True Monarch, he no longer wanted to confine himself to the small Tao Family. Three Spirit Roots were far from enough. Of course, you can. In the Spiritual Space, right beside Observing Chess True Monarch, was the Jin Chan that had already merged with Tao Tingfeng. Observing Chess True Monarch proudly said, This Jin Chan is a relic left by an Ancient Cultivator who cultivated to the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Had not that ancestor of Jin Chan met with a mishap, he might have even advanced a step further, becoming a legendary Semi-Immortal! With the Jin Chan, it''s enough to transform your Three Spirit Roots into a Single Spiritual Root! It''s even possible for you to attain an Immortal body. Tao Tingfeng''s eyes shone upon hearing this; the thought of joining the Five Great Immortal Sects as a Single Spiritual Root ensured his future would be boundlessly bright! However, if you join an Immortal Sect, remember to hide your Spirit Root well, Observing Chess True Monarch instructed. Why is that? Tao Tingfeng asked, puzzled. Observing Chess True Monarch spoke with an air of disappointment, It''s called concealing one''s capability. It is said that a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. If you, as a Single Spiritual Root, join a sect, you will inevitably attract jealousy from your peers. ` You should know, the larger the Great Sect, the more rampant the phenomenon of factionalism. Take Seek Dao Sect, for example, if you have a Single Spiritual Root, you would not only suffer oppression from your Senior Brothers, but even the Elders might lay their hands on you! What, what should I do? With confidence, Grandmaster Guanqi said, Easy. Jin Chan can help you conceal your Spirit Root. Unless someone at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage personally investigates, no one can see through your true spiritual foundation. Tao Tingfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then he remembered another problem, Right, Grandmaster, you said before that you ended up in this state because someone was hunting you down. Who are they? You currently lack any cultivation level; don''t worry about these issues. They''re too far removed for you. All you need to know is, you must hide my existence well and not let outsiders become aware of it. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Okay. Without needing further reminders from Grandmaster Guanqi, Tao Tingfeng would have done so anyway. Lu Yang, who was secretly observing, heard a reminder from Fairy Eternity. There are three from the Body Integration Realm rushing over here at high speed, and they have solid foundations. What?! Lu Yang startled, could they be the enemies of Grandmaster Guanqi coming after him? Grandmaster Guanqi stole a Jin Chan from a Great Yu Cultivator and killed two companions driven by greed. Whether for wealth or revenge, they would seek out Grandmaster Guanqi. Should I summon Eldest Senior Sister? Fairy Eternity waved her hand, It won''t be a problem, just watch. The three from the Body Integration Realm flew at a great speed, and everyone in Yanshan City saw them. The three from the Body Integration Realm descended onto Yanshan, finding the spot where Grandmaster Guanqi had initially fallen. The leader picked up a delicately crafted wooden box from the ground, which was the box that had previously contained the Jin Chan. The leader calculated with his fingers, then suddenly turned his head, looking down at the city of Yanshan. Found you! Seeing the three Body Integration Realm cultivators flying over, Grandmaster Guanqi panicked, Kid, run! The people hunting me are here! Run, run where? It doesn''t matter where, just run first and figure it out later! Obeying Grandmaster Guanqi''s instructions, Tao Tingfeng didn''t even bother to pack; he got up to run out the door. A terrifying presence enveloped him, making him feel as though he was trapped in endless darkness. Even Grandmaster Guanqi in the Spiritual Space was too scared to move. Kid, I''m asking you, do you have another soul inside your body, or have you seen something similar to the Jin Chan? No, no I haven''t. Tao Tingfeng forcibly calmed himself, offering a strained smile. The leader frowned, unsatisfied with Tao Tingfeng''s response, but didn''t continue to release the terrifying aura, Are you telling the truth, kid? The truth. With the terrifying presence gone, Tao Tingfeng gasped for air. He finally dared to look at the newcomers. Three cultivators he didn''t recognize, undeniably powerful. The leader looked at Tao Tingfeng, sighed, then said seriously, We are the Luoshui Guards. Grandmaster Guanqi, we are here to inform you that you are under arrest for the robbery of a Jin Chan from a certain Great Yu Cultivator, a suspected robbery crime. The leader then turned his attention to Tao Tingfeng, As for you, you are under arrest for concealing and covering up the proceeds of a crime and sheltering a criminal suspect. The Luoshui Guards in Great Xia were specially tasked with handling evildoers from the demonic sects, cultivators who abused their power to bully others, and ancient cultivators who violated the law. The leader, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou both knew him; he was a friend of the Fifth Elder, one of the Nine Palaces of the Luoshui Guards who had been involved in arresting the Fifth Elder for street racing multiple times, Yu Qian. Chapter 711 Chapter 711: Chapter 710: A Flood Hits the Dragon King''s Temple (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) Chapter 711: Chapter 710: A Flood Hits the Dragon King''s Temple (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) The Luoshui Guards? Tao Tingfeng''s eyes widened in shock; his uncle had told him about this organization, which was established by the dynasty to specifically deal with high-level cultivators. He had just been enjoying the spectacle, never expecting they would come looking for him directly. Yu Qian and the other two simultaneously took out their tokens, which were engraved with the words Luoshui. Accuse me of concealing and harboring the proceeds of a crime? Me? Tao Tingfeng had never paid much attention to criminal law, forgetting it as soon as he heard it; how could he have expected that he would be breaking the law just like that? Yu Qian''s eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Tao Tingfeng, Tell me, how did you initially meet True Master Guanqi, and how did you manage to make Jin Chan recognize a new master? This was one of the secret methods used by the Luoshui Guards, which, if there was a significant difference in realm, could determine whether the other party was lying. Shi Huagu also possessed a similar secret method, which had been employed in the past to test whether Lu Yang was from the Heavenly Court Sect; however, the effect of Shi Huagu''s secret method was not as good as that of the Luoshui Guards. Tao Tingfeng, with a stiff resolve, recounted the situation at that time in full. At the time, the true master had said to me, ''This object is called Jin Chan. It was seized from a formidable opponent. Keep it safe'' At the time, I thought the true master had died, so I tried to make Jin Chan recognize a new master through a blood pact Later on, the true master was still alive NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Do you not realize how dangerous that action was? What do you think Jin Chan is? It''s an item that would entice even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; True Master Guanqi was willing to risk his life just to steal it. After Jin Chan recognized you as its master, you actually dared to shelter him? If he had regained his physical form, the first thing he would do is try to possess you! Do you think he would be so kind as to teach you cultivation? Yu Qian took out a book, which documented various deeds of cultivators at the Body Integration Realm within Great Qian, and read, True Master Guanqi, real name Du Guan, born in the year 82,281 of the Great Qian era, sacrificed his own village to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage. In the Spirit Transformation Stage, he bonded with a fellow cultivator of the same realm and later killed his partner to prove the Way of Heartlessness. In the early Integration Stage, he is recorded to have committed robbery and murder three times; in mid-stage later, losing hope of breaking through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he dedicated himself to the study of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation. Yu Qian closed the book and stated emphatically, You''re helping this kind of person, and cultivating under his guidance? I, I I just thought he was easy to talk to, and assumed he was a good person Yu Qian cut off Tao Tingfeng''s protest, The ''good person'' you''re talking about, is he the one who robbed Jin Chan? Heh heh, cultivators of Great Xia, I had no idea you would investigate me so thoroughly, True Master Guanqi said with a sinister laugh. Du Guan, the crimes you committed in Great Qian are historical issues that Great Xia doesn''t concern itself with. But robbing a Great Yu cultivator within the borders of Great Xia constitutes the crime of robbery, Yu Qian stated. Not murder? Guanqi knew that falling into the hands of Great Xia meant certain death, since the crimes he committed were far more than just robbery. Murder? Are you referring to killing a Great Yu cultivator? Unfortunately, the victim is not dead; we just haven''t found his whereabouts yet. As for the two companions you slew, you were acting in self-defense and have not committed a crime. When True Master Guanqi and his two companions fought among themselves, the commotion they caused attracted the attention of the dynasty. When the authorities arrived, Guanqi had just fled, and his two companions were left dead and critically wounded. The critically injured person was beyond help, so the Luoshui Guards conducted an emergency soul search and learned the full details of the incident. The identity of the robbed Great Yu cultivator remained unclear, only known to have just awakened and still in the recovery period. Guanqi, having somehow heard about it, joined forces with his two companions to rob the Great Yu cultivator. After Guanqi fled, the seriously wounded companion, seeing that the Great Yu cultivator was also gravely injured but still had some strength left, chose to start over after disbanding his cultivation and quickly fled, leading to the following series of events. They were also searching for that Great Yu cultivator, as the victim needed to be found. The Great Yu cultivator had fled northward, while True Master Guanqi had fled southward; the Luoshui Guards split into two groups. Yu Qian did not expect that he would find True Master Guanqi before locating the victim. Yu Qian said to Tao Tingfeng with a stern expression, Whether you have committed the crime of concealment and abetment still requires further investigation, but you are suspected of covering up and hiding the proceeds of a crime, and you need to come with us. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou sighed inwardly, as they had seen Tao Tingfeng recognize the Jin Chan as its master through blood, they knew this kid had gotten into trouble. They had been observing him ever since, to see if the kid realized there was an issue. At this juncture, there was no need for observation anymore. Let''s go; the matter is not yet settled. Panting heavilyaEUR The grimy youngster who had once appeared in the barbecue restaurant was now frantically running towards the outskirts of the city. For the past half a month, he had been working in the city to save money. He''d gotten himself a clean set of clothes, and in another half a month, he would have enough money to take a flying boat to his destination. I don''t know if those three Great Xia cultivators were here to catch me, but to be on the safe side, I''d better run. The young man felt extremely unlucky; he hadn''t bothered anyone, waking up from his slumber in Great Yu to this present time, and shortly after his awakening, three Great Qian cultivators came knocking on his door to snatch the Jin Chan. This was his reliance during the strife of the Great Era; how could he just hand it over willingly! After the battle, not only did he lose the Jin Chan, but in order to save his life, he was also forced to start over after disbanding his cultivation. Damn my luck! Suddenly, he stopped dead in his tracks. Kid, you run quite fast. Two figures appeared like a wall, blocking the young man''s path. It was Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Back at the barbecue restaurant, the two had noticed something different about the young manaEUR his walking posture, his breathing, both unlike an ordinary person''saEUR he definitely had a foundation of cultivation. At that time, they suspected that the young man was starting over after disbanding his cultivation, but they had no proof. Now that the Luoshui Guards were involved, and the kid ran, he definitely was starting over after disbanding his cultivation! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This performance delivered right to their doorstep, let''s see if Elder Brother Dai would still say that these two only caused trouble when they went out! What are you going to do?! The young man knew at a glance that these two were cultivators, and now that he was merely a mortal, he certainly couldn''t beat them. What are we going to do. Meng Jingzhou sneered, warming up his arms and legs as he pulled the youngster to an abandoned courtyard, Speak, are you an ancient cultivator who has started over after disbanding your cultivation! No, no! the young man insisted bravely. Oh, still not admitting it, huh? Hang him up! Lu Yang pulled out a whip from his identity jade, giving it a couple of tugs to make sure it was sturdy. This was an interrogation method Lu Yang had learned from his Eldest Senior Sister. Meng Jingzhou thoughtfully found some rope, tied the young man up, and hung him from a tree. Whipping through the air with a crackling sound, the young man''s scalp tingled as he watched the two men''s ferocious appearance. If he didn''t confess, his life might be in danger. Don''t hit me, don''t hit me; I''ll confess. Speak, what era of cultivator are you, and what is your name! I am a cultivator from the era of Great Yu, with the Daoist name Xiantian. (For Alliance Hierarch Many Elephants, an additional chapter) Chapter 712 Chapter 712: Chapter 711: Truly Two Good Kids Chapter 712: Chapter 711: Truly Two Good Kids Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, upon hearing the youth''s self-introduction, simultaneously stiffened, taking two unconscious steps back, as if a great disaster loomed over them. A Daoist Xiantian? The founder of a sect? Lu Yang was the first to regain his composure, cracking his whip with a snap that sent sparks flying, scaring the youth into shivering terror. He sneered, You''ve really got some nerve, trying to impersonate the venerable predecessor I admire the most! Let me ask you, what is the real name of Daoist Xiantian? Qi Tongtian. How did the Seek Dao Sect get its name? I spent a hundred thousand spirit stones to have the Heavenly Strategy Sect calculate a good feng shui location for my sect. I set out following the results, but got lost halfway and had to ask for directions from an old farmer by the roadside. To commemorate this experience and show gratitude to the farmer, I named the sect ''Seek Dao Sect''. How many wives does Daoist Xiantian have? When did I ever get married? Why haven''t you married? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 All the spirit stones were spent on building the sect. The youth''s feet were bound and he was hung from a tree where every breeze threatened to spin him around. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances; something was wrong, he had answered everything correctly, it seemed that the other person really was Daoist Xiantian. Lu Yang cleared his throat, his face breaking into a smile as he hurriedly let down the hanging Daoist Xiantian, Daoist Xiantian is the person I respect the most. When I face difficulties in my cultivation, I often reminisce about how you, Old Master, founded Seek Dao Sect under such harsh conditions. It truly inspires me. We thought you were an impostor just now, forgive us, Ancestor. Now merely an ordinary man, having hung for a long time, Daoist Xiantian felt dizzy the moment he touched the ground and was slow to grasp Lu Yang''s words. Meng Jingzhou earnestly produced a chair from somewhere, inviting the Ancestor to sit. Daoist Xiantian expressed his thanks and sat in the chair to recover for a while, suddenly realizing they were referring to him as Ancestor. Hold on, you two are from Seek Dao Sect? The two nodded and bowed deeply, exuding utmost respect, I''m Lu Yang, just call me Little Lu. My name is Meng Jingzhou, you can call me Little Meng. Daoist Xiantian looked at them with a strange gaze, recalling a story he had heard by the roadside. You''re the one who, in the Foundation Establishment Stage, challenged higher levels and defeated those in the Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Divinity Transformation Stage, Lu Yang? And you, Meng Jingzhou, are the one whose determination in Dao is unwavering, who remains undistracted and dedicated to the way? Ancestor, you must be tired from hanging on the tree, let me massage your shoulders. I will rub your legs. As they massaged the Ancestor, they chatted casually, Ancestor, didn''t you establish the Seek Dao Sect? Why aren''t you in deep slumber within the sect? There was a tomb of Daoist Xiantian in the sect, and everyone was unaware that Daoist Xiantian''s ''death'' was a feigned one, and his true form was elsewhere. Daoist Xiantian felt like crying but no tears came, I never expected the sect I established back then would last till now. When he established the Seek Dao Sect, he was only at the Refining the Void stage. It was after the sect was built that he ascended to the Body Integration Realm, which meant it was quite an ordinary First-Class Sect. Who would have thought that a First-Class Sect could last for one hundred and twenty thousand years, and even thrive more and more. At that time in Great Yu, the moral climate was poor. If a sect was destroyed, the enemy would certainly dig three feet into the ground to find it, not only to search for treasure but also to eliminate the roots. If he had chosen to slumber within the Seek Dao Sect, and one day the sect was destroyed, he would have been killed by the enemy while still asleep. If he had known that the Seek Dao Sect would do so well, he would not have had to go through the trouble of finding a secluded place to sleep in the first place. Then why did you Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation? The Daoist Xiantian felt even more wronged: Do you think I wanted this? When I woke up, I hadn''t even fully regained my composure before three Great Qian Cultivators rushed in to rob me of my Jin Chan Escape Technique, the leader seemed to be called something like True Jun of Watching Chess. They were all ruthless, one more so than the others. If I hadn''t taken a gamble to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation and escaped, I would have left my life there. Lu Yang''s mouth twitched. So it turned out True Jun of Watching Chess''s robbery target was you. Meng Jingzhou said indignantly, That''s too much, this True Jun of Watching Chess really has no respect for the laws, he does not take our Seek Dao Sect seriously at all! Lu Yang was even more furious, To actually treat the Ancestral Master in such a way, if I encounter him, I''d rather give up my worthless life to fight him to the death! The Daoist Xiantian was deeply moved after hearing this. What good children they were. He continued, After escaping, I heard that the Seek Dao Sect was still around and had become one of the Five Great Immortal Sects. So, I wanted to go back to the sect, but it''s too far from here, I needed to earn enough for the journey first. I hadn''t even finished earning the travel money when the official cultivators from Great Xia came to kill me. I was about to run away when I was caught by you two and hung up here. Why would you run at the sight of Great Xia cultivators if you''ve done nothing? Lu Yang massaged the Daoist Xiantian''s shoulders even more attentively. The Daoist Xiantian looked troubled: I have to run even if I haven''t done anything. I''m not a cultivator of this era after all, and if the official cultivators of Great Xia saw me, they would definitely want to capture me. I feel the Seek Dao Sect is safer. Lu Yang understood. The Ancestral Master had just woken up not long ago and didn''t understand Great Xia. He was judging Great Xia by the standards of the Great Yu era. Great Xia does not arrest all ancient cultivators. For those who are willing to abide by the rules of Great Xia, they''d just be registered and not mistreated. As for the victims like the Ancestral Master here, they''d be even more protected. The Daoist Xiantian sighed, Such a pity for my Jin Chan Escape Technique. How did those three Great Qian cultivators led by True Jun of Watching Chess know that you had the Jin Chan Escape Technique? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. The Daoist Xiantian seemed to remember something, he pounded his thigh vigorously and angrily said, It must be those people from the Great Yu Alliance. The Great Yu Alliance? Lu Yang remembered that Wu Youdao seemed to have mentioned this organization. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. .c0 It''s an alliance formed by Great Yu Cultivators. After I awoke, they found me right away and hoped I would join them. I found them unreliable, so I refused. They must have discovered that I possessed the Jin Chan Escape Technique but couldn''t take action directly, as it would violate the rules of the Great Yu Alliance. So, they secretly informed the Great Qian cultivators to rob it from me, and then they''d retrieve it, thus legitimizing their actions. They probably didn''t expect the Great Xia cultivators to come so quickly. Unable to confront them directly, they had no choice but to back off. Lu Yang assured with a slap on his chest, Ancestral Master, rest assured, if we get a chance to encounter that Great Yu Alliance bunch, our Seek Dao Sect will definitely help you get even! The Daoist Xiantian felt that these two were truly filial, and they had high talents too. Indeed, as the storytelling went, they were rare good seeds. With these two present, the future of his Seek Dao Sect was boundless. In the clashes of the coming Great Era, it would surely have a place. By the way, Ancestral Master, we''ve just finished our mission and are about to return to the sect. Do you wish to go back with us? Yes. Chapter 713 Chapter 713: Chapter 712 Elder Brother Dai, Guess Who This Is Chapter 713: Chapter 712 Elder Brother Dai, Guess Who This Is Old Ma looked at the youngster getting into the carriage with a slight difference of opinion, not knowing who he was or why Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would bring them back to the sect. Could it be a promising new sprout they''ve just discovered? But they should have passed the entrance trial before being able to join the Seek Dao Sect. Whatever, what does it have to do with me? I''m just a coachman. Old Ma didn''t think about it any longer and concentrated on doing his carriage-pulling job well. Rest assured, Ancestral Master, we will definitely be able to retrieve Jin Chan for you. We''ve just received news that the Luoshui Guards, which are the official cultivators from Great Xia, have captured Master Guanqie. That fast? Daoist Xiantian was quite surprised, how did you two find out? However, returning the stolen goods is best left to the elders of the sect to handle. We, being younger and less influential, are not suited to come forward in this matter. Daoist Xiantian nodded his head, it made sense. Ancestral Master, you might not be quite aware, but the current atmosphere of the sect isn''t quite the same as during your time, it''s more open now. The ones currently managing the sect include not only elders but also several disciples. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO Even if he had been traveling himself, he would only achieve this speed. Oh no, considering he was prone to getting lost, he might not be able to reach Seek Dao Sect in ten days; that''s why he had previously been eager to save money for flying on a spirit boat. But what he had not considered was that he was now undocumented and could not ride on a spirit boat. As some senior and junior brothers returned from their missions, the Seek Dao Sect became livelier than when the two had left, but it had not yet returned to its usual state, as some people were still out on missions to observe conduct. Wow, the Seek Dao Sect has grown so much. Daoist Xiantian marvelled, not to mention how much larger the sect had become since its establishment; even the gate was more imposing than before. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou took Daoist Xiantian up to the entrance of the Task Hall, Ancestral Master, please wait here. As you know, your status is special. If we directly take you there, we''re afraid the higher-ups of the sect might not accept you instantly. How about this, we two will go in first and explain the ins and outs clearly, then you can enter. Alright, I''ll follow your arrangement, Daoist Xiantian laughed cheerfully. Indeed, this matter required a process of acceptance. Dai Bufan had a thick stack of mission reports in front of him, detailing the observation results of conduct. All the mortals whose conduct needed to be observed had been screened by him, and as it turned out, his eye for people was quite good; most of these individuals met the standards of the Seek Dao Sect. This lad who went to visit the prison is not bad, very filial. I wonder if he will come to the Seek Dao Sect. This little girl is not bad either; she accidentally found a storage ring and smartly used it for farming. The ambiance of her family, though, is not too good. Just don''t know yet how Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had fared, Dai Bufan muttered. He felt a bit anxious, worried that these two would stir up more trouble. There shouldn''t be anything wrong. Recently, there have been no reports of conflicts at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. A smile appeared on Dai Bufan''s lips. After these few experiences, he had mentally prepared himself that even if those two caused trouble, leading to battles among the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Semi-Immortals, or brought back one or two ancient Semi-Immortals, he wouldn''t react too strongly. Just as Dai Bufan was musing, he heard a polite knock on the door, Elder Brother Dai, the two of us are back. Come in. The wooden door opened, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou walked in, buoyant and elated. Have you finished your observation? It''s over, Tell me, what about the three people I asked you to observe? NovelFire.site.co Are their characters up to par? Lu Yang and his companion regretfully shook their heads, Among these three, only one has a character that passes muster. Only one? Elder Brother Dai''s brows furrowed slightly, puzzled. Could his judgement be that poor? For instance, that mortal named Xie An, he''s actually Xie Jiu from the boundless Great Power, disguised. A cultivator, disguised as a mortalaEURthe brazenness is utterly shameless! Oh, is that so? Dai Bufan was slightly surprised, not expecting these two to be so unlucky as to encounter someone from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage disguised as a mortal. Could it be because he was punished by Senior Sister Yun last time and hadn''t yet recovered his Dao heart? What about that Tao Tingfeng? Meng Jingzhou shook his head regretfully, saying, Tao Tingfeng is no good either, this guy has no respect for the law, openly commited crimes, harboring robbers and even helping to keep their loot. When we left, he was being taken away by the Luoshui Guards. So the only one with commendable character is Gu Junye? Exactly, this Gu Junye is an extremely rare and promising youth. Not only does he strictly abide by the law, but he also knows how to use it as a weapon to protect himself, studies hard in class, and uses all available time outside of class to exercise his body. He''s also very filial, obeying his mother''s words. He meets the criteria you mentioned, Elder Brother Dai, of being honest and down-to-earth, and cultivating earnestly, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had high praise for Gu Junye. His mentality is also good, calm in the face of issues. Even when we informed him he could participate in the Seek Dao Sect''s entrance exam, he didn''t get overly excited, We also found that Gu Junye holds himself to the standards of a cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, bearing the world in his heart, and he''s expressed to us multiple times his desire to save the world. And he doesn''t hide it; in front of his classmates and teacher, he openly shared this aspiration with us, Dai Bufan nodded, With such character, he truly is a rare find. By the way, Elder Brother Dai, haven''t you mentioned that if we find someone who isn''t on the list but still fits the criteria for our Sect, we could recommend them to you? I did say that. Did you find someone? You could say it''s an unexpected gain from our trip outside. However, this person has a somewhat complex background; he''s a Great Yu Cultivator who, for some reasons, had to start over after disbanding his cultivation, Lu Yang assured him vehemently, But you can rest assured, Elder Brother Dai, his character is guaranteed to meet the recruitment standards of our Seek Dao Sect! And he''s very well-known; you will definitely recognize him. A Great Yu Cultivator starting over after disbanding his cultivation? Dai Bufan hesitated slightly, finding it difficult to decide. These two youngsters really know how to find them; if one isn''t careful, this type could be a traitor. We brought him back to the Sect specifically because we were afraid you wouldn''t feel reassured, Elder Brother Dai. Then bring him in, let me have a look, Right on it. Soon, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou brought a handsome young man before Dai Bufan, the youth still smiling somewhat shyly. Elder Brother Dai, can you guess who this is? Who might it be? Lu Yang introduced him with enthusiasm, This is none other than the founding patriarch of our Seek Dao Sect, Daoist Xiantian Qi Tongtian. Elder Brother Dai''s eyes rolled back, and with a clang, he collapsed to the ground, fainted. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. WhataEURwhat''s going on? Daoist Xiantian was a bit flustered. Meng Jingzhou said seriously, Probably isn''t too strong mentally, never seen the patriarch before, too overwhelmed. Chapter 714 – 714 713 Meeting with the Higher Chapter 714: Chapter 713: Meeting with the Higher-ups Chapter 714: Chapter 713: Meeting with the Higher-ups When Dai Bufan awoke once more, he saw Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Daoist Xiantian squatting on the ground, their heads leaning forward as they watched him, confirming that everything that had happened was not a dream. Elder Brother Dai, you''ve finally awakened. Don''t call me senior brother, I don''t deserve such a title from a junior brother like you, Dai Bufan said as he got up, casting a gloomy glance at the two rascals, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. I asked you to go out and select a few disciples, and look what you''ve done, you''ve actually brought our founding ancestor with you. Dai Bufan was always known for his calm and composure, otherwise, he couldn''t have managed the Task Hall or handled such a vast amount of intelligence information. But he felt that ever since he met Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, his emotional fluctuations had significantly increased. And now, his head was still spinning. Come on, Elder Brother Dai, let me help you up, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou supported Dai Bufan, one on each side, and helped him back into his chair. Are you really the legendary founder, that lost Daoist Xiantian? Dai Bufan was still in disbelief. Although Lu Yang and the other had never deceived him before, the matter at hand concerned the founding ancestor, so he dared not make any mistakes. After Daoist Xiantian started over after disbanding his cultivation, his appearance changed drastically, no longer matching the statue of the founding ancestor left behind by the Seek Dao Sect. Daoist Xiantian, somewhat embarrassed, gestured with his hand: It''s an exaggeration to describe me as legendary. My Daoist name is indeed Daoist Xiantian, but sadly, my identity proof was destroyed in a battle not long ago. A battle not long ago? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co What about your current cultivation level? I lost the fight, the injuries were too severe, and the only option was to start over after disbanding cultivation to seek a chance at survival. Luckily, I managed to live, said Daoist Xiantian lightly, although the situation at the time had been extremely dangerous. Starting over after disbanding cultivation was not guaranteed to be successful, and to ensure a higher chance of success, it was best to disband one''s cultivation at one''s peak. For Daoist Xiantian to do so when he was severely injured meant that the chance of failure was greatly increased. Ancestor, you know your status is special, and I can''t make this decision alone, Dai Bufan said awkwardly. How about this, I''ll take you to see Senior Sister Yun, and have her decide what to do? Fine, Daoist Xiantian was an easygoing person. Dai Bufan respectfully invited Daoist Xiantian to Sky Gate Mountain to find Yun Zhi, and before leaving, he turned back to glare at Lu Yang and the other: You two, follow along! Lu Yang shook his head secretly, feeling that Elder Brother Dai was quite a hot-tempered man, with a poor disposition; he wondered how he had managed to cultivate to the Body Integration Realm. In contrast, he himself dealt with the harassment of Fairy Eternity in the Spiritual Space every day and still managed to focus on his cultivation, the difference between them was clear. Sky Gate Mountain. Gan Tian, who had just consolidated his realm, had also been sent out on a mission by Elder Brother Dai, leaving only Yun Zhi on Sky Gate Mountain. Yun Zhi, in a rare occurrence, was not cultivating but sat on an imperial chair, sipping tea in small mouthfuls. The round stone table was surrounded by four imperial chairs, which made the table seem somewhat out of place. As Yun Zhi sipped her tea, she considered whether to get a matching stone table from somewhere. Senior Sister Yun, Dai Bufan greeted her with his hands clasped together. Hmm? Yun Zhi put down her teacup, her gaze puzzled as she looked at the four of them. Junior Brother Dai, Junior Brother Meng, Little Junior Brother, and a young man she had not seen before. There''s a matter that requires Senior Sister Yun''s decision, Dai Bufan said, tugging at the corners of his mouth, trying to maintain a serious expression as he explained the unfamiliar young man''s origins. So, you mean to say, this person is our founding ancestor, Daoist Xiantian, Qi Tongtian? Yun Zhi was also stunned for a moment after hearing the explanation, not expecting that the founding ancestor was still alive. After pondering for a while, she asked earnestly, Ancestor, do you wish to be Sect Leader? ` Ah? I''m to be the Sect Leader? This time, it was Daoist Xiantian''s turn to be stunned. He had assumed that the present-day sect was just like those in the Great Yu Era, where people would go to any lengths to seize the position of Sect Leader. He even worried that upon his return to the Seek Dao Sect, the members might not welcome another supreme ruler above them and would make things difficult or even attempt to do away with him. He hadn''t expected that his junior would actually want him to take over as the Sect Leader directly. No, no, no, this won''t do, Daoist Xiantian waved his hands repeatedly, Setting aside the fact that I''m just a mortal now, even if I regained my Body Integration Realm, I''d still be incapable of managing such a large sect. The scale of the Seek Dao Sect now was worlds apart from when it was first established, and he had no idea how to manage it. That''s alright, Junior Brother also served as the Sect Leader for three months, and managing the Seek Dao Sect is quite easy. Daoist Xiantian was even more surprised. Had the standards for becoming a Sect Leader really dropped this low? Someone at the Nascent Soul Stage could become a Sect Leader? No, that wasn''t the right way to think about it. If this junior could defeat a Spirit Transformation cultivator while he was still at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and now had cultivated to the Nascent Soul Stage, wouldn''t his real combat power be comparable to the Body Integration Realm? I really can''t be the Sect Leader; you don''t have to be this way with me, just treat me as an ordinary disciple of the sect. Daoist Xiantian just wanted to focus on his cultivation, cast aside his past, and return to the Body Integration Realm. NovelFire.site By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, the Golden Cicada Shedding that belongs to our Ancestor is currently in the hands of the Dynasty. Could you see if you could help retrieve it? Lu Yang took the opportunity to ask. What''s the deal with the Golden Cicada Shedding? Lu Yang recounted the experiences of the Ancestor after waking up, naturally omitting the part where he and Old Meng had strung up the Ancestor. Presumably, that memory wasn''t too pleasant for the Ancestor, so it was left unsaid in his presence. Yun Zhi nodded, I see, that shouldn''t be difficult. Does the Ancestor wish to meet with the high-ranking members of our sect? Yun Zhi inquired further. With the Ancestor being alive, such a significant event logically ought to be made known to the high-ranking members of the sect. Daoist Xiantian gladly agreed, as it would be good to meet the outstanding juniors of the sect. aEUR Soon, the eight Elders of the Seek Dao Sect gathered in the Task Hall. The stunning Sixth Elder was the exception; if she were to appear in her true form, it might suffocate Daoist Xiantian. She only sent over a projection. The eight Elders, having seen much of the world, were not only more advanced in cultivation than Dai Bufan but also had greater capacity for tolerance. Is this our Ancestor? He looks so young. He doesn''t look like his statue. Nonsense, could he look the same after starting over with his cultivation? Should we replace the Ancestor''s statue with a new one? I think the old one is quite worn out. Boss, look at you, digging graves all the time and yet never managed to dig up the Ancestor. Look at Little Lu and Little Meng, they found the Ancestor just by going out once. Who''s been digging graves? I call it field research, and even the tomb''s owner has consented to it. If the tomb''s owner could speak, it would be you lying in the coffin, Boss. Suddenly, the Eighth Elder appeared to remember something and quietly approached Daoist Xiantian, asking softly, By the way, Ancestor, are you still taking disciples? Ah? Daoist Xiantian hadn''t quite grasped the situation yet when he heard the Eighth Elder eagerly touting himself. Don''t look down on me just because I''m ranked last among the Elders, it''s just because I joined the sect later. I am a Body Integration Realm powerhouse, after all, and an expert in the art of talismans. Just give me the nod, and you''ll have a late-stage Body Integration Realm disciple right away, one who bypasses the teaching process. What do you think of me? ` Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 715 Chapter 715: Chapter 714: After Sleeping for 120,000 Years, My Sect Becomes the Number One Great Sect Chapter 715: Chapter 714: After Sleeping for 120,000 Years, My Sect Becomes the Number One Great Sect Daoist Xiantian hesitated and pointed behind the Eighth Elder, kindly reminding him. I won''t speak of my own thoughts for now, but this junior named Yun Zhi seems to have a different opinion from yours. The Eighth Elder turned his head to see the frosty Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi said coldly, Eighth Elder, it is good to want to make progress, and I will faithfully convey your ideas to Grandmaster. The Eighth Elder broke into a cold sweat upon hearing this, thinking that if his teacher found out, wouldn''t he be sent to Captive Peak? After all, Captive Peak wouldn''t miss just one more of him. No, no, no, let''s discuss this reasonably, the Eighth Elder quickly changed to a flattering smile. Sit back down. The Eighth Elder hurriedly took his seat, sitting up straight and proper. Daoist Xiantian leaned over and whispered to Lu Yang sitting beside him, I''ve been wanting to ask, is this junior named Yun Zhi the current Sect Leader? Lu Yang shook his head, No, but generally, the Sect Leader listens to what she says. The Sect Leader is so obedient? Grandmaster, do you know that today''s Great Xia has the Five Great Immortal Sects? I''ve heard about it in storytelling. It was from street storytelling that he learned about how his own sect became a top power today. NovelFire.site The masters of the Five Great Immortal Sects altogether wouldn''t be a match for Eldest Senior Sister with just one hand. Daoist Xiantian''s pupils widened. Was this junior named Yun Zhi really that strong? He had heard that the Abbot of Suspension Temple was a transcendent Transcendance Tribulation Stage Great Power. How powerful must this junior named Yun Zhi be? She probably stands out even among those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. At that moment, Eldest Senior Sister was narrating the experiences of Daoist Xiantian after his awakening, reaching the point where Observing Chess Venerate and three others competed for the Golden Cicada''s shell, which filled the Elders with righteous indignation, prompting them to slam the table in anger. How dare they bully our Grandmaster, those Great Qian Cultivators are truly tired of living! Where are they? Let''s deal with them! They''ve already been caught by the Dynasty. Let''s storm the jail! Right, right, right, let''s storm the jail! Bullying the Grandmaster, they must make the Great Qian Cultivators see the methods of the Seek Dao Sect. What nonsense! Grand Elder, being the big brother, scolded, and the other seven Elders quieted down. We''re the leading force of the Righteous Path, what''s this talk of storming a jail? Don''t you know to use your brains and find a legitimate way to solve this? What do you suggest, big brother? Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We commit a crime ourselves and get locked up with Observing Chess Venerate, wouldn''t that solve it? Right, right, right, big brother always thinks of the clever ways. It''s a good plan. The Elders discussed committing crimes with great enthusiasm, and seeing how adept these juniors were at sharing tips for committing crimes, Daoist Xiantian felt that this scene didn''t seem like it would occur in a Righteous Path sect. Little Meng, our Seek Dao Sect is still a Righteous Path sect, right? Meng Jingzhou nodded steadily, That depends. Sometimes we impersonate a demonic sect. What? As the Elders discussed fervently, Eldest Senior Sister walked over to Daoist Xiantian. Grandmaster, are you going to see the other high-level membres? Yes. Very well, Junior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Meng, both of you follow me; we''re going to Captive Peak. Captive Peak was quite far from the core area of the Seek Dao Sect, and since Daoist Xiantian was still mortal, walking there would take many days to reach. Yun Zhi plucked a cloud from the sky, invited the three of them to sit on it, and brought them to Captive Peak. Where is this? Daoist Xiantian felt the gloomy chill of Captive Peak. Captive Peak. Our sect has the authority to enforce the law, and those imprisoned here are all criminals who have violated Great Xia''s laws that we''ve encountered. The prisoners at Captive Peak, seeing Lu Yang, flashed a hint of fear in their eyes. Although this kid''s cultivation level is low, every time Captive Peak has imprisoned a heavyweight, it''s been related to him. Who has he captured this time? Xiao Yun is here, Little Lu and the Meng Family Kid are also here, the Child Grandmaster walked out of the room, greeting with a smile, though somewhat nervously. Then he turned his gaze to the only stranger of the visit, and heaved a sigh of relief. I thought we were going to have to capture another Semi-Immortal, turns out he''s just a mortal. The Child Grandmaster resumed his normal demeanor, even more relaxed than usual. He opened the empty cage and casually said to Daoist Xiantian, Go in by yourself. Lu Yang coughed, Cough cough, Grandmaster, you are mistaken, he''s not a prisoner. Not a prisoner? the Child Grandmaster puzzled, Then who is he? Daoist Xiantian, Qi Tongtian. aEUR Who? Our ancestral master, Daoist Xiantian. The Child Grandmaster''s eyes widened, his pupils reflecting Daoist Xiantian''s figure, his face etched with disbelief, and he turned to Yun Zhi for confirmation. Yun Zhi nodded, indicating that what Lu Yang said was true. The Child Grandmaster looked at Lu Yang as if he''d seen a ghost, the color of shock clear on his face, thinking, ''You little rascal are more troublesome than the nine of them combined.'' Back then, those nine only stirred up trouble among peers, I, with some effort, could handle that, but you, on the other hand, meet Ancient Era Integration Stage and Transcendance Tribulation Stage Semi-Immortals without batting an eye, and now you even cause a commotion involving our ancestral master?! It''s a coincidence, all coincidences, Lu Yang insisted on his innocence, he wasn''t the one causing trouble; trouble came looking for him. Who is this? Daoist Xiantian interrupted the awkwardness, initiate the question. The previous Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect, Tang Shengyi, with a cultivation level at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Junior Tang Shengyi pays his respects to Ancestor Daoist Xiantian, said the Child Grandmaster, bowing deeply. Daoist Xiantian, not used to this, tried to evade, as this was the first time he was being revered by a Transcendance Tribulation Stage great power. He felt awkward and tried to divert the topic, looking around and asking, Speaking of which, who are all these imprisoned here? Could you introduce them? Let this junior introduce them to Ancestor Daoist Xiantian, most of the criminals held in Captive Peak are Great Yu Cultivators, with a few from Great Qian, all captured by this disciple, the Child Grandmaster offered eagerly, pointing to one of the cages, Here we have Venerable Thunder. The first person introduced shocked Daoist Xiantian, his voice barely controllable, Venerable Thunder, the Transcendance Tribulation expert who controls thunder and lightning?! Legend has it that Venerable Thunder was a pinnacle of thunder techniques in that era, revered by fellow thunder technique cultivators. Even during Daoist Xiantian''s time, there was a sect claiming their ancestor received the true legacy of Venerable Thunder, indicating the extent of his influence. Here is the Venerate of Black and White imprisoned. The Venerate of Black and White? The left hand and right arm of the second-generation Imperial Teacher in legends! The Child Grandmaster scratched his head, We had actually captured the second-generation Imperial Teacher, but there was an accident in the middle, and he died from a curse backlash. He quickly added, Although the second-generation Imperial Teacher wasn''t captured, our sect did manage to capture Wu Youdao. Emperor Wu Youdao of the sixth reign? Daoist Xiantian stared at the young man with imperial dignity in the cage, filled with indescribable shock. This was, after all, Emperor Wu Youdao of Great Yu, the second most gifted in history. It was a good thing the dynasty had changed since his time, or else, in his era, this would have been an outright treasonous crime. .Co These two are Nightmare Supreme and Void Venerate, the Child Grandmaster pointed to two soul bodies, Their physical bodies have already been used as refining materials. Seeing that Daoist Xiantian had no reaction, the Child Grandmaster slapped his head, Oh right, you might not recognize Void Venerate, he was a Semi-Immortal who vied for the world with Emperor Xia during the last days of Great Yu. Daoist Xiantian, stunned by the successive astonishing truths, lost his ability to react, staring blankly, speechless. He hadn''t heard of Void Venerate, but he knew of Nightmare Supreme, a notorious Semi-Immortal, one of the former hegemons, the strongest contender for supremacy at the end of the Great Qian period. If it had not been for Emperor Yu the First, it might have been Nightmare Supreme who would have established a dynasty. Questions flooded his mind, one after another. How were these legendary supreme beings captured? Why does the Seek Dao Sect seem even more formidable than the descriptions in the storytelling? How strong is this sect that I founded? Chapter 716 Chapter 716: Chapter 715: The First Demonic Sect is Also My Sect Chapter 716: Chapter 715: The First Demonic Sect is Also My Sect When Daoist Xiantian started over after disbanding his cultivation and fled to the outside world, coming into contact with the concept of the Five Great Immortal Sects for the first timeaEURand learning that one of them was the sect he had foundedaEURhe was stunned for quite a while and even doubted for a moment that it was merely a coincidence of names. Only after confirming the address did he truly believe it was not just a coincidence but indeed the very sect he had founded. The word outside was that the Five Great Immortal Sects either had cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, or they possessed means on par with those of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Such statements had already surprised him greatly. After all, that was the exalted Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Now, arriving at Captive Peak and seeing all these legendary characters being held captiveaEURTranscendance Tribulation Stage cultivators were one thing, but there were even two semi-immortals! These were the legendary semi-immortals, cultivators who didn''t exist in his era. This Seek Dao Sect doesn''t look like it only has cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Hehe, Qi Tongtian, you''ve created quite a sect, a cold, sneering laugh came through, and Daoist Xiantian felt it was somewhat familiar, like he had heard it somewhere before. Following the voice, he found its owner in a corneraEURA dried-up old man, hunched over, his face covered with wrinkles. Lotus Fire True Monarch?! Daoist Xiantian recognized the origin of the withered old man. He was a Body Integration Realm True Monarch from his era, one who had committed countless evils but had withstood the Lotus Fire''s scorching for three days, eventually subduing it and founding the renowned Supreme Lotus Fire Sect. As a fellow in the Body Integration Realm, Daoist Xiantian couldn''t compare himself with Lotus Fire True Monarch, whose Supreme Lotus Fire Sect was one of the key members of the Demon Alliance, the largest cultivation organization of the time. Back then, even if he had taken the initiative to greet Lotus Fire True Monarch, the latter wouldn''t have deigned to give him even a glance. NovelFire.site Who would have thought that upon their next meeting, the other would have become a prisoner at his feet? This was captured by Old Seven when he went out searching for pill-refining materials, the child-like ancient master said, recalling for a moment before he remembered who Lotus Fire True Monarch was. Daoist Xiantian, who would have thought we''d meet here. An icy voice sounded from the cell next dooraEURa middle-aged man with a look of desolation on his face. Daoist Xiantian scrutinized the man carefully and finally matched the middle-aged man with someone from his memories. Are you Ten Thousand Swords True Monarch? In his memory, Ten Thousand Swords True Monarch was a young man with a radiant presence, brimming with vigor, a solitary sword cultivator who acted solely on his whims, and if anyone displeased him, he would slay without distinction between righteous and demonic. Once, he got terribly drunk and unintentionally killed a lone daughter of a Body Integration Realm cultivator. That cultivator was a seasoned Body Integration Realm, well-known for a long time, and also an important member of the Demon Alliance. Enraged by the news, he vowed to slay Ten Thousand Swords True Monarch in vengeance. But unexpectedly, he was pierced through the heart by Ten Thousand Swords True Monarch and met an untimely death. Only then did people realize that Ten Thousand Swords True Monarch had reached the pinnacle of the Body Integration Realm. He was captured too? He was brought back by Old Nine, the child-like ancient master said with a twisted mouth, presumably having seen Daoist Buyu''s swordsmanship, which caused his dao heart to waver, leading to his downfall. Just as Daoist Xiantian was about to say something, in the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a major figure who could summon winds and storms in his era. Blood Demon Venerable? This was the imperial teacher of his era, with Emperor Yu being nothing more than a puppet while he was the one truly holding imperial power. The infamous Demon Alliance was founded by him! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang knew Blood Demon Venerable all too well; he and Old Meng had encountered a group of Great Yu Body Integration Realm cultivators in Buyi Town. After capturing them, these Body Integration Realm cultivators divulged the location of their treasure-filled Cave Heaven. Eldest Senior Sister led Lu Yang and the other to that Cave Heaven and, inadvertently, awakened Blood Demon Venerable, who was in slumber there. Then, Eldest Senior Sister casually captured him and brought him back. Blood Demon Venerable''s eyelid twitched, and he silently turned his back, pretending not to recognize Daoist Xiantian. Daoist Xiantian hadn''t expected that those imprisoned here were either legendary characters from the myths or Great Cultivators from his era with renowned reputations. Does Seek Dao Sect have such good Feng Shui? Spending one hundred thousand spirit stones to have Heavenly Strategy Sect calculate the Feng Shui was too valuable, right? Grand Ancestor, this way please, our Sect has another cultivator at the transcendence tribulation stage, Yun Zhi gestured invitingly, asking Daoist Xiantian to follow her. As soon as Daoist Xiantian arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, he was dazzled by the endless array of cultivation techniques. This, so many cultivation techniques? When he had founded Seek Dao Sect, there were barely enough techniques to fill half a bookshelf, and many were just to make up numbers, nothing compared to the current Scripture Pavilion. Why is Xiao Yun free to come here? Have you written some new cultivation technique? A gaunt-faced old man appeared, none other than Elder Tao, the guardian of the Scripture Pavilion. Seeing Lu Yang next to Yun Zhi brought back unpleasant memories. Last time Lu Yang brought the Phoenix Ancestor here, nearly causing him to lose face. Thankfully, he admitted his mistake just in time. Yun Zhi shook her head: I have not written any cultivation techniques recently. It is Junior Brother and Junior Brother Meng who have brought someone here, wishing to meet you. Elder Tao laughed heartily, unconcerned, As long as it''s not the Phoenix Ancestor, I''m willing to meet anyone. Elder Tao''s gaze fell upon Daoist Xiantian: Is it him who wishes to meet me? Who is he? Out of respect for a cultivator at the transcendence tribulation stage, Daoist Xiantian took the initiative to introduce himself, My name is Qi Tongtian. So it''s Little Qi, just call me Elder Tao. Is this the disciple being prepared for this year''s entry into the Sect wait a moment, what''s his name? Elder Tao stopped mid-sentence, feeling that something was amiss. That name sounded too familiar. He carefully asked, Daoist Xiantian Qi Tongtian? Yes. Elder Tao looked as if he had seen a ghost, instinctively taking two steps back in confusion, Wasn''t it said that the Grand Ancestor was dead? How could there be a re-emergence? Is the moral climate of Seek Dao Sect so poor that it has resurrected the Grand Ancestor? Yun Zhi introduced to Daoist Xiantian, This is Elder Tao, the guardian of the Scripture Pavilion, at the transcendence tribulation cultivation level. Nice to meet you, Daoist Xiantian greeted politely. Just call me Little Tao, Elder Tao said, nodding and bowing, not daring to be presumptuous. Lu Yang took the initiative to explain the circumstances behind the Grand Ancestor''s awakening, convincing Elder Tao that it wasn''t an issue with the Sect''s moral climate. Grand Ancestor, if there''s any cultivation technique or secret tome you fancy, please take it, offered Elder Tao. Daoist Xiantian chuckled sheepishly, feeling a bit out of place as he was now a mere mortal and hadn''t started cultivating; the cultivation techniques and secret tomes were of no use to him. After leaving the Scripture Pavilion, Daoist Xiantian suddenly remembered something Elder Tao had mentioned. What was Little Tao talking about earlier regarding the Phoenix Ancestor? Did that esteemed figure visit our Seek Dao Sect? Daoist Xiantian had heard that the Phoenix Ancestor was one of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Ancient Heavenly Court. .co Such an ancient figure should have no relation to their Seek Dao Sect. Meng Jingzhou replied, Yes, the Phoenix Ancestor has visited. After all, the Phoenix Ancestor is a guest elder of our Seek Dao Sect. Guest elder? Daoist Xiantian became even more confused, his eyes filled with incomprehension, But isn''t the Phoenix Ancestor a member of the Heavenly Court Sect, the leader of the Four Great Devil Sects? Lu Yang casually explained, Oh, that''s nothing. The Ancient Heavenly Court is our Seek Dao Sect. Ah? Daoist Xiantian stood there, stunned. Chapter 717 Chapter 717: Chapter 716: The Once Strongest Trump Card of the Seek Dao Sect Chapter 717: Chapter 716: The Once Strongest Trump Card of the Seek Dao Sect The Ancient Heavenly Court is our Seek Dao Sect? He had heard that the Ancient Heavenly Court was replete with strong figuresaEURthere were Heavenly Venerates, Sect Leaders, Four Imperial Protectors, Protector Heavenly Kings, and all kinds of geniuses. In particular, it was said that a Phoenix Ancestor of the Phoenix Tribe overpowered Venerate Zhu Tian and Sect Leader Yun captured two great Semi-Immortals. Wait, two great Semi-Immortals? Daoist Xiantian suddenly remembered the Nightmare Supreme and the Void Venerate imprisoned at Captive Peak. Weren''t these the very two great Semi-Immortals mentioned in the rumors? At Captive Peak, he had been bombarded with one piece of news after another until he had lost the ability to think; only now did he come to his senses and realize that Sect Leader Yun would hardly send two great Semi-Immortals to the Seek Dao Sect willingly. Unless Sect Leader Yun was one of their own from Seek Dao Sect! With that thought, everything became clear! But that wasn''t quite right either. If the Heavenly Court Sect originated from ancient times, could it be that the Seek Dao Sect was actually an ancient Great Sect? How did he not know about this? To be precise, some members of our Sect are from the Heavenly Court Sect, Lu Yang corrected him. Our Ancient Heavenly Court took on the role of a demonic sect in order to eradicate all demonic sects in one fell swoop, enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens in disguise. NovelFire.site Disguising as a demonic sect, they had become the head of the demonic sects? With the power that the Ancient Heavenly Court had shown, if placed in their era, it would have been enough to sweep the world several times over. As they spoke, the four arrived at the bamboo forest at the outer edges of the Sect, where a stream babbled through. River Spirit Elder, please show yourself, Yun Zhi called out loud. The calm stream turned turbulent, a fountain erupted from the river surface, and an aged figure appeared above the fountain. What brings you here? River Spirit asked indifferently. Xiao Lu! When Daoist Xiantian saw River Spirit, his eyes lit up, and he blurted out River Spirit''s nickname. A trace of embarrassment crossed River Spirit''s face; there were still people who knew his name. No, he wouldn''t acknowledge that as his name. Who are you? River Spirit''s gaze fell on Daoist Xiantian, not recognizing the young man. It''s me, Qi Tongtian, Daoist Xiantian excitedly introduced himself. He did not expect Xiao Lu, River Spirit, to still be around. The history of the stream was even longer than that of the Seek Dao Sect. Before the Seek Dao Sect came into existence, a trace of spiritual essence had emerged in the stream without yet having developed spirituality. When Daoist Xiantian was wandering outside, he chanced upon the anomaly in the stream. He locked the trace of spiritual essence within the stream to ensure it wouldn''t dissipate and brought the stream back to the Seek Dao Sect, leading to the existence of River Spirit. Truth be told, Daoist Xiantian had saved River Spirit''s life, which was why he had been guarding the Seek Dao Sect all along. Damn it, you''re Qi Tongtian? You''re still alive? Upon seeing Daoist Xiantian, River Spirit rarely showed an excited expression, and he couldn''t suppress the smile tugging at his mouth. Alive, just with some mishaps, Daoist Xiantian scratched his head, sheepishly chuckling. Seems like quite a big mishap, you''ve become a mortal. Still being alive is good enough. That''s right, you''ve always had that mentality. Now the Seek Dao Sect has become quite something else, completely different from when you first established it. River Spirit had personally witnessed how the Seek Dao Sect had grown stronger step by step. Daoist Xiantian nodded, I see that. The juniors are all very diligent, much stronger than I was. The two exchanged words that only they understood, their expressions excited. Having met after an expanse of 120,000 years, they seemed to revert to the times of the Great Yu Era, with endless topics to discuss. They talked for the better half of the day before taking a pause, still seeming as if they had much more to say. Yun Zhi reminded from the side, Elders, if you wish to chat, you can do so anytime in the future. Ancestor, you still have one more person to meet. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were puzzled; they had thought that all the high-ranking members of Seek Dao Sect had been met. Who else hadn''t been met? Right, we haven''t seen everyone yet, let''s go, Daoist Xiantian slapped his forehead, remembering that they couldn''t spend all their time here. Xiao Lu, see you later. River Spirit laughed and cursed, I''ve told you I don''t want that crappy name; think of a new one for me later! Eldest Senior Sister, is there anyone else we haven''t met yet? Lu Yang asked quietly. Yes, there''s one more person, you''ll see when we get there. The last high-ranking member was quite far from this location, so Eldest Senior Sister once again plucked a cloud and took the three of them on a flying boat. Across the great prairie, Captive Peak, the original site of the Sword Washing Pool the cloud flew over these places without any intention of slowing down. It was not until they reached the depths of the Seek Dao Sect that Lu Yang and his companion had never visited before that they stopped in a desolate mountain area. This is Cangmang Mountain, where a senior figure from our sect is in seclusion, she said. The reason you haven''t met him is that he has been in seclusion all this time. Moreover, his identity is quite special; very few people know about him. As she spoke, Eldest Senior Sister parted the withered vines and revealed the cave behind them. Senior, are you there? NovelFire.site.co If you are not in seclusion, please come out. Soon, a youthful voice came from the cave, sounding as if it was a teenager around Daoist Xiantian''s age. Why are you shouting so loudly, don''t you know to respect your elders? In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity quietly uttered a sound of surprise. Before Lu Yang could ask what had happened, they saw a teenager walk out from the cave, his face showing impatience. Let me introduce you. This is the founding ancestor of our sect''s revival, Vast Sea Daoist Lord Fang Wuya. !!!! This time, it was Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s turn to be shocked. Vast Sea Daoist Lord from 50,000 years ago! He''s still alive? Wasn''t he just at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? No, he is a Semi-Immortal, Fairy Eternity revealed the realm of Vast Sea Daoist Lord. I''m busy in seclusion, what do you want? The existence of Vast Sea Daoist Lord was the Seek Dao Sect''s strongest trump card; he would not take action unless the sect''s very survival was at stake. At least, that was the case before Yun Zhi joined the Seek Dao Sect. After Yun Zhi joined the Seek Dao Sect, her cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds every day, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord believed that this junior had potential and thus offered to provide guidance. Subsequently, she defeated him soundly, leaving him spitting foam, falling flowers and flowing water, unable to stand up again. Since then, he vowed to make a strenuous effort to achieve immortality and regain his dignity as the reviver of the sect, and so he secluded himself deep within the Seek Dao Sect. From then on, he disappeared from sight within the Seek Dao Sect. We have found a senior figure who might need to meet you, she said. Oh, which junior might that be? Fang Wuya asked casually, as for him, being the reviving ancestor, Yun Zhi was a junior, and so was everyone else to him. This one, Yun Zhi stepped aside, revealing Daoist Xiantian. The one we''ve found is the founding master of our sect, Daoist Xiantian Qi Tongtian. Hello, I am Qi Tongtian, Daoist Xiantian greeted as politely as ever. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ancestor Master? Fang Wuya was taken aback. Originally, he had the highest status within the Seek Dao Sect, both in terms of cultivation level and seniority; he was first in both. Then came Yun Zhi, causing his cultivation level to fall to second place within the Seek Dao Sect. And now, it turned out he wasn''t even the most senior in terms of lineage either. Chapter 718 Chapter 718: Chapter 717 I''ll Protect You Once Chapter 718: Chapter 717 I''ll Protect You Once Junior Fang Wuya pays his respects to the Ancestral Master. Fang Wuya bowed deeply, performing a grand ritual of greeting. You flatter me, you flatter me, Daoist Xiantian hastily waved his hand, asserting that Fang Wuya''s contributions to the Seek Dao Sect were no less significant than his own. The Ancestral Master founded the Seek Dao Sect, and that deserves my utmost respect, Fang Wuya earnestly declared. Eldest Senior Sister, are there others in our sect who know of the existence of the Vast Sea Daoist Lord? Lu Yang asked quietly. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord is our sect''s strongest hidden card, not to be played lightly. According to the rules, only the Sect Leader is qualified to be privy to this knowledge. However, during Grandmaster''s generation, the Grandmaster did not inform my master about the Vast Sea Daoist Lord; as a result, only the Grandmaster knew of his existence within our sect. Lu Yang thought, could it be that the Grandmaster feared that the master, knowing about the presence of the Vast Sea Daoist Lord and relying on a Semi-Immortal, would become even more reckless in causing trouble abroad? That must be why he didn''t tell the master. It seems that the master''s widespread deceit and trickery have caused the Grandmaster to lose trust in him. On the other hand, although I myself resurrected an Ancient Immortal, brought forth figures from the Ancient Era Integration Stage, Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and Semi-Immortals, it was all ultimately through various fortuitous coincidences, not intentional on my part. Perhaps it was for this reason that Eldest Senior Sister considered me not to be a troublemaker and was willing to disclose the matter of the Vast Sea Daoist Lord to me. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang in surprise. Could it be not because the troubles you stirred were beyond the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s capabilities, that whether informing you about his existence made a difference or not, Miss Yun still told you? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Later, the Grandmaster saw that I had remarkable talent in cultivation and hoped the Vast Sea Daoist Lord could enlighten me on my cultivation dilemmas. It was for this reason he set precedent aside and introduced me to the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. And then? Then I helped the Vast Sea Daoist Lord with his cultivation perplexities. He had an epiphany and has been in closed-door cultivation ever since. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: Did the Vast Sea Daoist Lord really seclude himself because he had an epiphany? By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, Celestial Master Guiyuan isn''t still alive, is he? Eldest Senior Sister gently shook her head, Celestial Master Guiyuan disappeared a very long time ago. If Celestial Master Guiyuan were still around, there wouldn''t be any talk of decline and rejuvenation for the Seek Dao Sect. Celestial Master Guiyuan was from the same era as the ancestors of the Xia family and the Meng family, having established the concept of the Five Great Immortal Sects. His strength was unquestionable. If such a person had remained with the Seek Dao Sect, how could it have possibly declined, and how could there be any talk of ''rejuvenation''? After some thought, Lu Yang realized this made perfect sense. What happened to Celestial Master Guiyuan? According to the sect''s daily records, 80,000 years ago, Celestial Master Guiyuan mentioned he wished to travel and venture the world. After that, his whereabouts became unknown, leaving no message, and nobody knew where he had gone. I believe that the old master must have been trapped somewhere, unable to leave, Eldest Senior Sister sighed. Celestial Master Guiyuan was a Semi-Immortal, and Semi-Immortals have a limited lifespan. With 80,000 years having passed, it''s unknown whether he is still trapped somewhere or if his lifespan has run out and he has perished. Of course, it''s also possible that he unluckily encountered an Immortal and was directly killed. Speaking of which, why have you turned into a mortal, Ancestral Master? .Co Did you start over after disbanding your cultivation? Vast Sea Daoist Lord inquired. Daoist Xiantian nodded, Yes. So, do you plan to start cultivating again? How about I teach you? Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s expression showed a trace of excitement. Daoist Xiantian always felt there was something odd about Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s offer. Even though he was at the Body Integration Realm before, returning to the Body Integration Realm wouldn''t be difficult; but being instructed by a Semi-Immortal would indeed yield better results than cultivating alone. Very well. Vast Sea Daoist Lord, seeing that Daoist Xiantian had agreed, became even more excited, So shall we begin our cul Ah no, there''s no rush right now, Daoist Xiantian interrupted Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s next words. You see, I''m definitely going to cultivate within the sect in the future, which means I''ll inevitably interact with the sect''s disciples. I can''t possibly tell them I''m the grandmaster, as that would make them feel too constrained. Daoist Xiantian said with an embarrassed smile, And I can''t just join Seek Dao Sect directly, as that would seem like I''m using backdoor connections, giving the impression that our Seek Dao Sect has shady dealings. So what do you mean? The entrance trial is about to begin, right? I was thinking, maybe I could join our sect as an ordinary disciple by passing the entrance trial, starting everything afresh. Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s eyelid twitched, unsure of what to say. After a long silence, he finally spoke respectfully, I shall heed the grandmaster''s command. In that case, since I haven''t made any progress in my seclusion, how about I show you around the current Seek Dao Sect? Vast Sea Daoist Lord said with a smile. He had been in seclusion for so long that the moment he closed his eyes, all he saw was Yun Zhi''s fists and kicks, threatening his life, with no cultivation progress to show for it. Besides, one cannot transition from Semi-Immortal to Immortal just by secluding oneself; throughout history, no Immortal has ever achieved this solely through seclusion. That''s a very accurate thought. Fairy Eternity, with her immense wisdom, saw right through Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s thoughts. She selflessly shared her insights on becoming an Immortal with Lu Yang, To cultivate into an Immortal, the most important thing is to have enlightenment and the right mindset. There are many Dao Fruits similar to the Eternity Dao Fruit, such as the Immortal Dao Fruit, Indestructible Dao Fruit. So why did they not succeed, while I did? Lu Yang couldn''t help but say, Could it be because you, Fairy, are exceptionally talented? Fairy Eternity was about to say It''s because I have a good mindset, but upon hearing what Lu Yang said, she immediately smiled broadly, giggling happily, Right, because I''m a genius. Vast Sea Daoist Lord continued, Presumably, after meeting the grandmaster, Yun Zhi directly brought the grandmaster here without giving you a chance to look around the current Seek Dao Sect. The current Seek Dao Sect is quite different from your time. Not to mention the far-off places, just take Captive Peak, for example. It houses convicts with profound cultivation levels. Daoist Xiantian nodded, Yes, I visited Captive Peak and indeed found it filled with Great Cultivators from legends, including Nightmare Supreme and Void Venerate. Yes, and it holds Nightmare Supreme and Void Venera wait, who did you say was in Captive Peak? Vast Sea Daoist Lord paused, sensing something amiss. How long have I been in seclusion, and since when has Captive Peak been holding a Semi-Immortal? Why didn''t I know about this? Seeing the strange look in Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s eyes, Daoist Xiantian pointed at Yun Zhi, I heard it was Yun Zhi who captured them. Yun Zhi was standing next to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Previously, Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s attention had been focused solely on Daoist Xiantian and he hadn''t noticed the presence of two cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage. Who are you two? Greetings, Vast Sea Daoist Lord, my name is Lu Yang, a disciple of Daoist Buyu. Greetings, Vast Sea Daoist Lord, my name is Meng Jingzhou, a Meng Family Member, now accepted into our sect. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s knowledge of Daoist Buyu''s disciples was still at the stage of the third disciple, Gan Tian; He didn''t know there was now a fourth one. Two fine juniors. Since you were brought to meet me by Yun Zhi, she must think highly of you, believing you both have exceptional talents and promising futures. Yun Zhi''s judgment has always been sound. As a grandmaster, I can''t meet you without offering something, but I don''t have any suitable gifts on hand. After thinking it over, Vast Sea Daoist Lord said, In that case, if you two cause any trouble in the future, I will protect you once. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou quickly expressed their gratitude, Thank you, Vast Sea Daoist Lord! Chapter 719 – 719 718 Mid Chapter 719: Chapter 718: Mid-stage Nascent Soul Chapter 719: Chapter 718: Mid-stage Nascent Soul Although it was their first meeting, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had already developed a great fondness for the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. This is the bearing of a senior. When the Vast Sea Daoist Lord offered to protect the two of them once, Yun Zhi originally wanted to persuade him otherwise, but Lu Yang and his companion were so polite and quick to express their gratitude that she found it inappropriate to interject. Daoist Xiantian decided to stay with the Vast Sea Daoist Lord for the time being, and Yun Zhi, along with the two ancestors, said their farewells and took Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou back to their respective mountains. You two focus on your cultivation. As you command. Four months had passed, and there was less than a month left until the second day of the second lunar month. The disciples who had been sent on missions were returning one after another. Dai Bufan, looking at the piles of mission reports, nodded frequently, very satisfied, which proved that most of the mortals he had selected were of good character. On the Sword Stone, Lu Yang assumed the Five Centers Toward Heaven posture, his Sword Qi restrained; the two swords, Green Peak and Dark Moon, the Seven-star Sword formation, and the particularly conspicuous Sword Washing Pool, all floated around Lu Yang, protecting him. With each breath, a fresh essence circulated through his body, breaking through the acupuncture points and the locked chains of his body, making Lu Yang seem like a Flood Dragon that had been slumbering in the abyss, soaring to the sky, spreading his wings across the nine heavens! HuaEURaEUR Lu Yang exhaled a breath of turbid air, the pollution within his body. NovelFire.site The turbid breath turned into a streak of Sword Qi and zipped out, followed by countless giant trees being sliced in half and tumbling down in succession. A breath that devours mountains and rivers, a mouth that spits out Sword Qi. Lu Yang''s understanding of swordsmanship had ascended to a new level! In today''s Cultivation World, apart from Daoist Buyu, no one has been heard of achieving this at the Nascent Soul Stage! Mid-stage Nascent Soul now. Lu Yang felt the changes after his promotion carefully. Although it was not as earth-shattering as when he broke core to reach Nascent, there were indeed changes, and they were significantly enhanced! Now, he could defeat an Invincible Nascent Soul at the Nascent Soul Early Stage! Invincible Nascent Soul, come fight! Empowered with great strength, Lu Yang sought to challenge the Invincible Nascent Soul. Soon enough, the Invincible Nascent Soul made him realize the reality. Wait, go easy on me. After all, the Invincible Nascent Soul was also at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul level. Lu Yang was in pain and reestablished the connection with the Invincible Nascent Soul, which then calmed down and returned to the Dantian. After a brief exchange with the Invincible Nascent Soul, Lu Yang indeed discovered his shortcomings. Though my strength and speed are equal to that of the Invincible Nascent Soul, its techniques are clearly more sophisticated. In theory, I should be able to do the same. Lu Yang calmed down, repeatedly recalling the experience of the beating he''d just taken, and gained much from it. Perhaps this is the true use of the Invincible Nascent Soul, to help me find my shortcomings. He then excitedly manipulated the nine long swords, activating the Sword Array. Destroy Immortal Sword Array! The nine long swords hung high above his head, their tips pointing downwards, exerting a tremendous sense of oppression. Especially that Sword Washing Pool, the sense of oppression was the greatest. Thud, Lu Yang knelt on the ground, unable to stand up. Doesn''t this damned Sword Array distinguish friend from foe, affecting even the master! Lu Yang raged. Fairy Eternity pouted, Have you forgotten what this Sword Array was originally for? This was the Sword Array that the Qilin Immortal had set up for himself. Since its creation, it was meant to be used against the master of the Sword Array. At the entrance of Meng Jingzhou''s abode. The stone door boomed open, and Meng Jingzhou retracted the Yang Yang Tai Chi Diagram, stepping out of the abode to bask in the sunlight, comfortably stretching himself. It feels great to finally reach the mid-stage Nascent Soul, Lu Yang said contentedly. Hm? Old Ma, what are you doing? Meng Jingzhou noticed Old Ma sitting outside the entrance to his abode, sitting on the ground with his hind legs crossed and his front legs resting on his knees, continuously exhaling and inhaling white breath from his nostrils. Are you cultivating? Meng Jingzhou was seeing Old Ma cultivate for the first time and wasn''t quite sure. Old Ma glanced at Meng Jingzhou. He had previously thought that being at the Body Integration Realm was quite satisfactory; as long as those who had passed the tribulation did not appear, he was an invincible existence. But now he realized he was wrong. NovelFire.site.co Since he had dragged Meng Jingzhou away from the Meng Family, three years had passed, and all the enemies they had encountered were beyond his capabilities. They were either too numerous or had higher cultivation levels. In any case, none of them were ones he could handle. It was only the encounter with the clay statue not long ago that had given him a bit of reassurance, letting him know he was indeed a great power of the Body Integration Realm who commanded the horizon. If he didn''t put more effort into cultivation now, it was uncertain who would be the protector of whom in the future. What a bustling street. Daoist Xiantian and Vast Sea Daoist Lord arrived at the street market. Considering their unfamiliar presence in Seek Dao Sect, which stood out too much, Vast Sea Daoist Lord cast a spell to conceal their presence. Vast Sea Daoist Lord thought he had finally found a place the grandmaster had never been to. He had just visited Captive Peak to confirm that Nightmare Supreme and Void Venerate were indeed captured, and then he listened to the incessant complaints of the child teacher Tang Shengyi about how there were too many semi-immortals and those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage imprisoned in Captive Peak, keeping him busy, who was just at the Transcendance tribulation stage himself. After several detours, the two of them finally came to the street market. They moved through the bustling street like passers-by of the world, unnoticed by both the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect and the great powers hiding in the market street. Mutton kebabs here, fresh and authentic mutton kebabs! Smelling the sizzling fragrance of mutton fat dripping onto true fire, Daoist Xiantian sniffed. It smells wonderful. If he were in the Body Integration Realm, having long passed the stage of satisfying culinary desires, he wouldn''t be tempted by mere mutton kebabs. But now, as a mortal, he needed to eat. Grandmaster, would you like some? Vast Sea Daoist Lord asked considerately. Dear customers, would you like to come in for some mutton kebabs? The person calling out at the entrance of the barbecue shop asked with a smile. Yes wait, can you see us? Vast Sea Daoist Lord instinctively replied on behalf of Daoist Xiantian, then suddenly realized something was amiss. They were supposed to be in a state of concealed presence through their dao techniques and shouldn''t have been noticed. Unless the other person was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Where did Seek Dao Sect get a third person at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Vast Sea Daoist Lord suddenly looked up, staring at the crier, a soul entity with the fluctuations of a Dao Fruit Outline, Semi-immortal? Who are you? he demanded. Me? I used to be Immortal Eternity. Now I''m the owner of this barbecue shop and the slaughterhouse, replied the figure. Immortal Eternity? You''re from the Eternity Sect! Vast Sea Daoist Lord grew more cautious, as the Eternity Sect actually had a semi-immortal in their midst, and they had infiltrated their Seek Dao Sect. This meant that among the Four Great Devil Sects, the Eternity Sect was the strongest! Vast Sea Daoist Lord urged his Dao Fruit Outline, ready for action. Wait, wait, you''ve misunderstood. I was captured and brought here to Seek Dao Sect, Immortal Eternity hastily explained, recognizing the Vast Sea Daoist Lord at a glance, who looked identical to a statue. What''s going on? Vast Sea Daoist Lord frowned, withdrawing his Dao Fruit Outline. He had been in retreat for three hundred years, but it felt like he''d been away for tens of thousands of years, with Seek Dao Sect undergoing earth-shattering changes he knew nothing about. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he looked closely at when the changes happened, he would discover that they hadn''t occurred over those three hundred years, but rather within the last three. Immortal Eternity invited the two grandmasters into the barbecue shop and instructed Master Liu and Master Gao to bring out their special skills and serve their best dishes. To tell you how I came to your Seek Dao Sect, I''d have to start from the beginning. It all began when Seek Dao Sect disciples were carrying out a mission, tasked with eliminating a Tiger Demon Chapter 720 Chapter 720: Chapter 719 Master of All Laws Chapter 720: Chapter 719 Master of All Laws On the second day of the second month, it was recruitment time. The colossal airship slowly descended near the Seek Dao Sect, and countless young talents bounded out, excitedly gazing at the continuous stretch of mountains in the distance. There lies the legendary gate of the Seek Dao Sect! Who knows how many will pass the test this time. It''s said that less than one percent made it into the Seek Dao Sect last session. That''s so low. I heard that both the Prison Suppressing Sect and the Five Elements Sect don''t have such extreme acceptance rates. Not only that, I''ve also heard that those who were filtered out either entered a super-grade sect or a first-grade sect, with only a few entering a second-grade sect. You see, even those who weren''t selected last time are considered promising seeds to other top sects. Young master, don''t forget the Clan Leader''s admonition; joining the Seek Dao Sect must not be forced. Most of the young geniuses were accompanied by family elders. Whether they could join the Seek Dao Sect would decide their future paths. Without family elders, it was easy to lose confidence amid endless self-doubt before the test began and defeat oneself without a fight. Of course, there were also those who came alone, like Lu Yang, who didn''t even know what a Spirit Root was last session and still tried his luck, or Meng Jingzhou, who had run away from home. NovelFire.site A handsome young man with a cold expression walked down from the flying ship, each step he took measured, with a long and sustained breath indicating he possessed martial skills. The cold and detached young man looked towards the Seek Dao Sect not far away, with a hint of a mysterious smile curling at his lips. I hope the Seek Dao Sect can bring me some surprises. Fellow daoist, did you come by yourself? a voice called out to the young man, who turned his head to see two youths around his own age, one with a shy smile and the other with a serious expression. The one speaking was the youth with the shy smile. Who are you? My name is Qi Tong, and this is Fang Ya. We two are also here to take the tests of the Seek Dao Sect. It seems you have the same goal as us. How about joining us? The young man with the cold expression gave a snort, Who are you to call me ''fellow daoist''? My name is Gu Junye, the reincarnation of the Master of All Laws. Master of All Laws? The youth with the shy smile was taken aback. The Master of All Laws was a celebrated and powerful Great Cultivator. The Master of All Laws, a figure from the early period of the Great Yu Dynasty, had a natural affinity for magic skills and could quickly master any he attempted, almost as talented as an Immortal. He reached Foundation Establishment at seventeen, Golden Core at eighteen, Nascent Soul at nineteen His cultivation speed surpassed all other talented cultivators, reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in record time, a historic feat. He was known to say, All magic skills are in my heart, which is why he was titled the Master of All Laws. In the era of Daoist Xiantian, to praise a genius, one would say they had the potential of the Master of All Laws. What was the Master of All Laws doing here? What is reincarnation? Was it a Great Divine Skill that the Master of All Laws had comprehended? Qi Tong looked at Gu Junye with surprise and uncertainty, not expecting to encounter such legendary figures outside of Captive Peak. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord slightly frowned, his gaze on Gu Junye wary. Was the other party the reincarnation of the Master of All Laws? Could it be that the Jiuyou Sect was created by the Master of All Laws? However, meeting here must mean that we three are fated. Follow me to the Seek Dao Sect, said Gu Junye as he walked towards the sect, signaling Daoist Xiantian and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord to follow. Ancestor, wouldn''t it be better if we waited at the gate rather than coming down from the flying ship? the Vast Sea Daoist Lord sent a telepathic message, thinking it too troublesome. Daoist Xiantian, who couldn''t send telepathic messages, spoke softly, We must not miss any detail in our disguises. NovelFire.site.c0 What if someone notices that we came out of the Seek Dao Sect? Wouldn''t our cover be blown then? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord felt the ancestor was overthinking things, but since it was the ancestor''s plan, he didn''t feel it appropriate to comment. The crowd gathered at the Dao Seeking Sect like a tide, with several times more mortals coming to participate in the selection than the previous session. All of this could be attributed to the widely popular storytelling Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect that had attracted many mortals who admired the sect. Gu Junye and two others mingled in the crowd, inconspicuous. Meanwhile, a carriage slowly passed by them. On the carriage, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were muttering. Why has no one come to sit on our carriage? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou remembered that on this day three years ago, the Eldest Senior Sister got on the carriage, claiming she, too, was there for the entrance examination. Meng Jingzhou, unaware of his impending embarrassment, boasted about knowing the exam questions; but when they arrived at the sect''s gate, the Eldest Senior Sister got off, flew into the air, and announced she was the chief examiner for that year''s test. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How impressive. They also wanted to randomly invite someone onto their carriage and then claim they were there for the entrance examination, replicating Eldest Senior Sister''s experience. Unfortunately, they never found the opportunity. Shall we have Old Ma make another round? suggested Meng Jingzhou, after having Old Ma circle near the Dao Seeking Sect several times already. Lu Yang shook his head, Forget it, let''s get off. It''s almost time, and don''t forget we need to organize the examination. The higher-ups of the Dao Seeking Sect, intending to train their disciples, had the sect''s disciples organize both this and the last entrance examination. The organizer last time was the Eldest Senior Sister, and this time it was Dai Bufan. Dai Bufan felt that with him in charge, nothing could go wrong, so he let Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou become one of the organizers. Elsewhere, Daoist Xiantian was making friends all around. Fellow Daoist, you''re also here for the examination, aren''t you? My name is Qi Tongtian, what''s yours? The man took offense at being called a Fellow Daoist by Daoist Xiantian. He snorted coldly and said nothing more. Any Tom, Dick or Harry thinks they can address me as a Fellow Daoist. If not for Emperor Yu''s treasure, who would come to such a place? They considered that even with the Dao Seeking Sect''s defenses relaxed during the recruitment, a hasty attack by their Great Yu Alliance might still be resisted, leading to the activation of the Sect Protection Array and holding off until Dynasty reinforcements arrived. Such a scenario would mean a failure of their plan and an increased difficulty in acquiring Emperor Yu''s treasure next time. Therefore, leading by example, he disguised himself as a mortal and participated in the entrance examination. Joining him in the examination were several of his trusted subordinates. Not far away, cultivators from the Great Yu Alliance were lying in wait, ready to strike inside and out at his command, to abruptly attack and defeat the Dao Seeking Sect! At first, his subordinates thought the Alliance Hierarch was overreacting. To deal with the mere Dao Seeking Sect, why go through such trouble? But when they saw a Body Integration Realm old horse disguised as a common horse, continuously circling around the Dao Seeking Sect, they realized the sect was not as simple as it appeared. This old horse was clearly a great demon king belonging to the Dao Seeking Sect, patrolling secretly and looking for suspicious characters! The subordinates communicated secretly with their Spiritual Sense; they were at Pass Tribulation stage and were not afraid of being detected by the Dao Seeking Sect''s people. The master is truly the master, always so thorough in his considerations. Of course, the master is none other than the famous Master of All Laws, a name that has resonated through the ages! Chapter 721 Chapter 721: Chapter 720 Bone Testing Chapter 721: Chapter 720 Bone Testing What is this attitude! Vast Sea Daoist Lord blocked the forefather''s kind greeting, only to be met with a scornful cold snort, and immediately grew angry. The person narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Vast Sea Daoist Lord carefully. Besides Emperor Yu and the original Imperial Teacher, he had yet to see anyone dare to speak to him in such a manner. In his eyes, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was already a dead man. Were it not for the inappropriate circumstance, he could crush this mortal to death a thousand times over with just a thought. Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Daoist Xiantian quickly stepped between them, Fang Ya, that''s enough, that''s enough. It''s my fault. I shouldn''t have greeted them directly. They are probably shy. Try to understand. If it were the Great Yu Era, Daoist Xiantian would think the other party simply didn''t want to talk to himaEURa feeling he was very familiar with. During the Great Yu Era, a cultivator could go half a day without speaking a word. If they weren''t snorting coldly, they were using their gaze to signal, just like deaf-mutes. But now it was the Great Xia Era and, according to his observations over this past half a year, the people of Great Xia were more optimistic and cheerful. NovelFire.site They wouldn''t coldly snort so rudely. The other party was most likely shy and fearful. Gu Junye sighed softly but did not speak. Just as the person was about to speak, a commotion amongst the crowd interrupted him. A mist of water rose, forming auspicious clouds, lifting Dai Bufan aloft. With hands clasped behind his back and a solemn expression, Dai Bufan spoke loudly to the throng of people who had come to take part in the examination: I am the main person in charge of this examination, Dai Bufan. This examination has three rounds. Those who pass all three rounds may become disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. We shall now begin the first round of the examination, the Spirit Root test. You must form a line in order, awaiting my assessment of your Spirit Roots. The rules for the first round are simple. Anyone under the age of sixteen, with Three Spirit Roots or higher or possessing a special physique, may pass the first round. Accompanying persons should keep a distance from the gate of Seek Dao Sect and wait for the final result, hoping that their younger generation may have the fortune to join the Seek Dao Sect. Dai Bufan sat at the table, in front of him a long queue, with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou standing behind him with folded arms like two protectors. Both of their eyes were restless, searching for Gu Junye''s position. However, after looking for quite some time, they couldn''t find him due to the crowd being too large. The first person sat down and extended their hand. Dai Bufan took the pulse like a doctor. With just a simple touch of two fingers, he activated his cultivation technique and quickly understood the person''s situation. Appropriate age, Gold and Water Dual Spirit Roots, good. What''s your name? The first person, when asked their name, was pleasantly surprised: My name is Pang Yu! Alright, you''ve passed. Go on through. The first one had Dual Spirit Roots, which made Dai Bufan feel that his luck was good today; it seemed they were going to recruit many disciples with decent talent this year. He tested thirty people in a row, all with Dual Spirit Roots or Three Spirit Roots. There are two types of mortals who come to participate in the examinations of the Seek Dao Sect. One type hears about recruitment and pays their own expenses to try their luck. The other is singled out by Dai Bufan, suspected of having the qualifications suitable for the Seek Dao Sect. Dai Bufan seeks out qualified mortals in advance because he is worried they might head to the Five Elements Sect or the Prison Suppressing Sect instead. The Five Elements Sect, Prison Suppressing Sect, and Laurel Fairy Palace would conduct covert pre-examination investigations before recruiting and would appear in person to inform those who pass that they are welcome at their sects. Such practices were common among the immortal sects, and if the Seek Dao Sect didn''t do the same, they''d be at a disadvantage. In fact, many disciples mentioned in their mission reports that while on their tasks, they encountered disciples from other immortal sects. There had even been cases of one mortal being observed by multiple immortal sects. When several immortal sects inform someone that they can participate in their entry tests, they usually choose the Seek Dao Sect. Joining the Seek Dao Sect, perhaps I too could become the protagonist of Legend of the Dao Sect. .cO Three Spirit Roots, are you Zhuang Ping? Dai Bufan suddenly asked. Yes, I am Zhuang Ping. May I ask what this is about? Nothing much, you may proceed. Dai Bufan suppressed the urge to continue questioning and remembered the mission report from Ji Hongwen. Ji Hongwen kindly reported the crime, sending both the upper echelons of the listening sect and Zhuang Ping''s mother to the prison, even taking care of Zhuang Ping''s process for visiting the prison, which was extremely considerate. I originally thought Zhuang Ping wouldn''t choose the Seek Dao Sect, yet unexpectedly he really did come. Half of the people had already completed the bone test. Aside from a few who were trying to bluff their way through, most had passed the first round of tests. Using elixirs to temporarily forge Dual Spirit Roots, did you really think I couldn''t see through it? You have failed. Dai Bufan gave a look, signaling Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to take action, leading the person away for later processing. Using elixirs to falsify Spirit Roots must be for fraud. A mere mortal couldn''t possibly obtain such high-level elixirs on their own; there must be someone else behind it. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stepped forward and took the person away, handing him over to Man Gu and Li Haoran. Afterwards, they continued to stand by Dai Bufan''s side, like guardian deities. At last, a familiar face arrived for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Gu Junye gave a meaningful look to the Sword Master Xuanyuan and the Saint Invincible, for they had once fought side by side across the world, assaulted the Heavenly Realm above and hunted the Abyss below, and settled the chaos within the realm of humans. Such a bond forged in battle couldn''t be eroded by mere reincarnation! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then generously extended his arm. Water Spirit Root? Are you Gu Junye? Dai Bufan exclaimed in surprise, for from the reports of Lu Yang and the others, it wasn''t hard to tell that they highly regarded Gu Junye. Indeed, I am. Gu Junye possessed a Water Spirit Root, the same type of Spirit Root as Dai Bufan. Dai Bufan also realized that Gu Junye had undergone long-term training, something that couldn''t be achieved without great perseverance, indicating a resolute Dao heart. Dai Bufan pondered if Gu Junye really was as outstanding as Lu Yang and his colleague had praised, passing the tests shouldn''t be a problem. Should he offer to take him as a disciple on behalf of his own mentor, just like Senior Sister Yun did with Lu Yang? Oh no, that''s not right; the two situations are different. The Sect Leader was imprisoned and couldn''t take disciples, while his own master was alive and well, bouncing around energetically. There''s no need to take a disciple on his mentor''s behalf; it''s best to let his master do it. Alright, you may proceed. Dai Bufan waved his hand, somehow feeling that there was something off about Gu Junye''s tone, but didn''t think too much of it. As Gu Junye walked away, he revealed the person standing behind, causing Dai Bufan''s heart to clench. Hello, my name is Qi Tong, and I''m here to participate in the tests. Dai Bufan had long heard that the Ancestor of their sect was going to participate in the tests as well. Although mentally prepared, the reality still felt awkward. Should he offer his seat to the Ancestor, letting the Ancestor sit where he was? With a touch of his two fingers, Dai Bufan instantly measured the Ancestor''s Spirit Root. Wood Spirit Root, passed. This wasn''t favoritism; Daoist Xiantian did possess a Wood Spirit Root. Daoist Xiantian''s original talent was Three Spirit Roots, but after starting over after disbanding his cultivation, his talent changed to Dual Spirit Roots. Later, the Eldest Senior Sister personally visited the headquarters of the Luoshui Guards to explain the situation, where she extracted the Gold Cicada from Tao Tingfeng and brought it back. With the help of the Gold Cicada, Daoist Xiantian''s talent reached new peaks, transforming him into a cultivator with a Single Spiritual Root. Chapter 722 Chapter 722: Chapter 721: Gu Junye''s Inner Demon Chapter 722: Chapter 721: Gu Junye''s Inner Demon Next, Conscious of his role as Protector, Lu Yang called out obsequiously. Naturally, following Daoist Xiantian was Vast Sea Daoist Lord. However, Dai Bufan was unaware of this, knowing only that Daoist Xiantian had come to participate in the Sect''s entrance examination. Vast Sea Daoist Lord possessed the demeanor of an expert, silent and as cold as ice. Dai Bufan lightly placed two fingers on Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s wrist and quickly arrived at a conclusion, A Mutated Spiritual Root, Thunder Spiritual Root? What is your name? Fang Ya. Dai Bufan recalled the name, realizing that Fang Ya was not listed in the character assessment; did he come based on reputation? Fang Ya, is it? I''ll remember you. Make sure you perform well. Dai Bufan held Vast Sea Daoist Lord in high regard, thinking that if he were to be vigorously cultivated by the Seek Dao Sect in the future, he would at minimum reach the peak of the Body Integration Realm and become a pillar of the Sect. Being a mortal, Fang Ya was unaware of the good fortune it was to be valued by Dai Bufan, feeling not the slightest shred of gratitude for the goodwill showed to him, he simply rose to his feet and walked to the second trial. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co It was only after joining the Seek Dao Sect that Fang Ya realized the grand opportunity he had missed today. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang with astonishment, not understanding why he suddenly embarked on an inner monologue. Next. This time, it was Meng Jingzhou''s turn to call out. Dai Bufan''s eyelid twitched; he always felt like an emperor seated on the throne, with two little eunuchs by his side chirping out the summons for some lord to attend. Earlier, when he had Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou drag away those with fake Spirit Roots, he had not without reason hoped to replace them with others. Unfortunately, his plan did not succeed. Next in line after Vast Sea Daoist Lord was Master of All Laws. Initially, Master of All Laws had thought of fabricating just any Dual Spirit Roots, but since the three individuals before him all had Single Spiritual Roots, wouldn''t his falsified Dual Spiritual Roots pale in comparison? That wouldn''t do. He couldn''t accept that. Master of All Laws extended his hand, letting Dai Bufan probe. Dai Bufan''s Cultivation Technique could investigate the physical condition of another, but it was useless against an opponent of Master of All Laws'' caliber. Master of All Laws was confident that he would not be seen as anything out of the ordinary. This was the confidence of a Semi-Immortal. A surprised look spread across Dai Bufan''s face, An Immortal body for longevity? From the name alone, this was a body type that possessed a long lifespan, one so rare that not even five instances could be found from ancient times to the present. Dai Bufan muttered to himself, wondering what was going on. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was one thing for this cohort to be of high quality, but for such occurrences to be successively emerging? Starting with Gu Junye, this was the fourth person. The individuals lined up behind began to grow restless, looking at Master of All Laws with envy. Such a physique was sought after voraciously by the Five Great Immortal Sects. What is your name? asked Dai Bufan. Gu Xie. Fairy Eternity stared at Gu Xie for a moment, Something feels off. Is there a problem with this person? Lu Yang asked. Fairy Eternity took another two looks, marking his words with certainty, This man is a Semi-Immortal. A Semi-Immortal?! If Lu Yang hadn''t already been accustomed to seeing Immortals and Semi-Immortals, the sheer revelation would have made him exclaim. Yes. He has a Dao Fruit Outline; he''s definitely a Semi-Immortal, said Fairy Eternity with certainty. It seems this matter must be reported to Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang thought for a moment. This was beyond Elder Brother Dai''s ability to handle; the person hiding their identity to enter the Seek Dao Sect likely had ill intentions. However, Lu Yang did not immediately return to Sky Gate Mountain, as this could potentially alert Gu Xie, spooking him. Afterwards, Dai Bufan tested roughly two hundred individuals. Dual Spirit Roots of water and wood, and innately compatible with cultivating Spiritual Plants? Dai Bufan had found another promising seedling. I remember your name is Zhou Xing''er? This was also a mortal previously examined for their character. NovelFire.site.co There had been a record in the mission report that Zhou Xing''er was born in a mountain ravine. Mountain villages generally favored boys over girls, and Zhou Xing''er was no exception. Until a year ago, Zhou Xing''er had chanced upon a special Storage Ring that allowed her to plant grains and vegetables which grew exceedingly well inside it. With this special Storage Ring, Zhou Xing''er had managed to avoid the fate of being married off. According to Seek Dao Sect''s investigation, the Storage Ring was forged by the Fifth Elder. During a high-speed boat chase by the government office, it was inadvertently lost. Upon learning of this, the Fifth Elder stated bluntly that there was no need to retrieve it. Alright, you may go now. Thank you, Venerable One. Lu Yang, seeing that the time was about right, sent a message to Dai Bufan: Elder Brother Dai, I have something to attend to and need to step away for a moment. Dai Bufan couldn''t have been happier for Lu Yang to leave; he would have preferred if Lu Yang took Meng Jingzhou with him, but unfortunately, Lu Yang lacked the awareness and left alone. Man Gu took Lu Yang''s place. Next! Man Gu''s voice was strong and full of energy, reminiscent of the imperial guards at the gates of the Imperial Palace announcing the arrival of a dignitary. The first round of trials ended with a full eight hundred people advancing to the second round. These eight hundred individuals would be eagerly sought after by second-class sects, while the First Class Sects would appear somewhat more reserved. Congratulations to everyone for passing the first round of trials. Now, let''s begin the second round. Dai Bufan continued to preside over the trials, while disciples from other sects surrounded the eight hundred participants to maintain order. The location for the second round of trials was a bamboo forest, which was the domain of the River Spirit. It is often said that on the path of cultivation, inner demons are rife. In truth, your inner demons have already taken root within your hearts even before you step into the world of cultivation. The eager expectations of your parents, the deep affection of your elders, the fear of failing this trial all of these are the makings of inner demons! The second trial will test whether you can confront your inner demons and overcome them! Of course, considering that your minds are not yet mature, overcoming your inner demons will be a great challenge. Consequently, in the second trial, you can choose to face your inner demons alone or team up to conquer them. After all, friends'' company and assistance are also indispensable on the road to cultivation. All of you are so impressive, possessing a Water Spirit Root and even the legendary Immortal body, Daoist Xiantian said with a laugh, expressing envy for Gu Junye and Gu Xie. I''ve heard that the Master of All Laws is an Immortal body too. Perhaps one day you could become a mighty being just like the Master of All Laws. Gu Xie remained unmoved by Daoist Xiantian''s praise. Gu Junye patted Gu Xie on the shoulder in the tone of someone instructing their junior: While physical constitution is important, what matters more is to have a steadfast heart of Dao! Gu Xie snorted coldly and subtly dodged Gu Junye''s hand without any expression. Let''s do this; since it''s said that many hands make light work and meeting at the sect gate is fate, why don''t the four of us team up to overcome our inner demons? Gu Xie sneered inwardly, thinking this was a good opportunity to join their team and use the chance to eliminate all three of them, ensuring he was the only one to clear the trial. Very well. Suddenly, the bamboo forest was enveloped in a mist, and figures were no longer visible just ten feet apart. River Spirit stood on the water, which bubbled and frothed, releasing numerous bubbles that floated into the air and grew larger and larger until they were the height of a person. These enormous bubbles wrapped around everyone, and for those in teams, the bubbles collided and coalesced into even bigger ones, allowing these temporary groups to enter a single bubble to confront a common inner demon. It seems we have arrived in the Illusionary Realm, remarked Daoist Xiantian as the four of them awoke once again to find themselves in a desolate and uninhabited area, realizing they were in an Illusionary Realm. Gu Xie harbored a smirk inside, curious to see what kind of inner demons these three would face aEUR most likely just remonstrations from parents or scary little ghosts, nothing substantial. He waited for the three of them to show their embarrassing sides! Suddenly, the weather changed, and a flash of lightning struck, splitting a distant mountain peak to pieces, startling Gu Xie. What was this situation? Gu Junye stood with his hands behind his back, tilting his head up at a forty-five-degree angle, gazing indifferently at the sky and murmuring, It''s coming. What''s coming? Gu Xie couldn''t help but ask. Gu Junye covered his agitated right eye, calming the restless Swallow the Sky beast within, and lifted his hand to point at the darkening sky above. In the sky, thunder rolled majestically, like the roar of dragons and cries of phoenixes, with the potential to destroy heaven and earth. I did not expect my inner demon to truly be this, he said softly. What exactly is this? Gu Xie''s eyelids twitched, feeling an ominous premonition. Gu Junye sighed gently, The Thunder Tribulation that caused my fall in my previous life, the ninety-nine Heavenly Immortal Tribulation. Chapter 723 Chapter 723: Chapter 722: The Real and Fake Master of All Laws Chapter 723: Chapter 722: The Real and Fake Master of All Laws What the hell is that? Gu Xie doubted he had heard correctly. How did it suddenly turn into the ninety-nine ascendancy tribulation? Are you the semi-immortal or am I? Plus, he had never heard of any thunder tribulation called the ninety-nine ascendancy tribulation! What in the world is this ninety-nine ascendancy tribulation! Did I miss some ancient text? Within the ninety-nine ascendancy tribulation, Gu Xie saw the Jade Pure Heavenly Tribulation, the World Vast Thunder Tribulation, the Silent Purple Thunder Tribulation It was as if all the thunder tribulations were gathered together. Boom. The ninety-nine ascendancy tribulation hadn''t fully formed yet, but its mere residual power had already flattened one mountaintop after another, and several large rocks fell from the sky, landing near their feet. Outside the Illusionary Realm, Dai Bufan''s eyelids twitched uncontrollably. He had originally wanted to see how the Ancestor would conquer his Inner Demon. The Ancestor''s Inner Demons hadn''t even appeared when the sudden lightning blinded him. Whose Inner Demon is this! NovelFire.site That person named Gu Junye, the River Spirit said, creating a chair out of water and sitting down with legs crossed. He controlled all Inner Demons and knew every Inner Demon that was born. Dai Bufan abruptly turned his head, staring at Meng Jingzhou: You need to give an explanation. Meng Jingzhou wanted to drag Lu Yang into sharing the blame when he suddenly remembered Lu Yang had gone missing before the second round of trials began, thinking could it be that Lu Yang knew there would be trouble, so he ran away in advance? It''s normal for kids to have a wild imagination. What''s the Ancestor''s Inner Demon? Dai Bufan asked the River Spirit out of curiosity. The River Spirit waved his hand: He might have had Inner Demons before, but not anymore. If he didn''t team up needlessly, he could have already passed. Daoist Xiantian truly had no Inner Demons. In the Great Yu Era, he did have them, but ever since he saw them captured at Captive Peak, his Inner Demons disappeared. Gu Xie felt his eyelids twitch as he watched the thunder tribulation swirling above his head. If he made a move, he would certainly expose his identity, but if he didn''t, he would be struck to death by lightning and fail. Why did I ever think joining a team with you three was a good idea? Daoist Xiantian had never seen such a huge commotion from a thunder tribulation in his life. He muttered in admiration, Truly worthy of the Master of All Laws, even his Inner Demon is this strong. Gu Xie looked more bewildered than when he faced the thunder tribulation: Who is the Master of All Laws? Daoist Xiantian pointed at Gu Junye: Him, he is the reincarnation of the Master of All Laws. Gu Xie froze. If he is the Master of All Laws, then who am I? Soon Gu Xie realized, Gu Junye was an imposter. Ignorant of death! Wait, that''s not right. Everyone only knows that the Master of All Laws is at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, not knowing that he''s already a semi-immortal, and it''s impossible for someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to face the ascension tribulation! How did Gu Junye know that I am a semi-immortal? He nonchalantly asked Gu Junye, How did you know that the Master of All Laws is a semi-immortal, I haven''t heard anything about this? Gu Junye turned his head, his eyes reflecting loneliness, as if recalling a past life: What semi-immortal? Of course, the Master of All Laws is at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. How could someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage possibly pass the ascension tribulation! Gu Xie was furious, feeling he had been fooled. NovelFire.site.co sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A mocking smile appeared on Gu Junye''s lips as he said meaningfully, To ascend is to ascend, if it''s not achieved, it isn''t. Where does the term semi-immortal come from? It''s nothing but the ramblings of the world. Gu Xie wanted to retort, but upon further thought, he found Gu Junye''s words quite logical. Gu Junye stopped paying attention to Gu Xie, as he actually didn''t know about the realm of a semi-immortal; his response to Gu Xie had been purely improvisational. He looked up at the fully formed ninety-nine ascendancy tribulation and said calmly, No matter, since the trouble started with me, I shall be the one to end it. In front of the stunned gazes of the three, Gu Junye slowly ascended, confronting the thunder tribulation head-on! Bathed in the onslaught of the thunder tribulation, Gu Junye stood unmoved, as if the image of a figure from an ageless past emerged in that moment, eternal as time itself! At that moment, Gu Xie felt the person before him was the true Master of All Laws, and he himself was the counterfeit. The next moment, both Gu Xie and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord realized that Gu Junye was undoubtedly a mortal. The reason he could fly up to face the thunder tribulation without harm, no matter how it struck him, was because this was the Illusionary Realm! ` Inner Demons are a figment of imagination, and so is one''s own strength! With this realization, both of them felt greatly reassured. It would be good if strength could rely solely on imagination. Vast Sea Daoist Lord saw this as a perfect opportunity to see what his Inner Demon was. If he didn''t open his heart, River Spirit wouldn''t be able to draw out his Inner Demon. In an instant, Gu Xie and Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s strength surged, imagining themselves in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, fighting side by side with Gu Junye against the Thunder Tribulation. Daoist Xiantian, lacking in imagination, could only watch helplessly from below. The three joined forces to resist the Thunder Tribulation. How can this Thunder Tribulation be so powerful? Having experienced it firsthand, Gu Xie had an ominous feeling, realizing that the tribulation was even more ferocious than it appeared. On the other side, Zhou Xing''er also fell into the clutches of an Inner Demon, being scolded by her mother. I gave birth to you and raised you all these years. Find a good family to marry into later. You could even earn some Spirit Stones for your brother''s cultivation! Zhou Xing''er meekly complied, without uttering a word. Thunderbolts fell, containing endless power, as if to restart the heavens and earth, to recreate the world. This is the Jade Pure Heavenly Tribulation. Gu Junye explained, having seen the description of the Jade Pure Heavenly Tribulation in ancient books sold at street stalls. Gu Xie was so battered his mouth smoked; far from being able to eliminate the three of them, he was lucky to survive himself. Vast Sea Daoist Lord, truly possessing a Thunder Spiritual Root, had his own method of dealing with the Thunder Tribulation, faring slightly better than Gu Xie. Gu Junye had imagined resisting the Thunder Tribulation countless times. Except for the eighty-first bolt, he could survive them all. What kind of Dual Spirit Roots do you have? That''s perfect. Transplant your Spirit Roots to your brother and let him cultivate. His talent for cultivation must be higher than yours! Zhou Xing''er continued to be dictated to by her mother, who wore a belligerent expression and spittle flew as she spoke. Zhou Xing''er just hung her head, not daring to retort. This is the Obliteration Purple Thunder Tribulation! The purple heavenly thunder descended, blasting through space, annihilating everything, leaving the three struggling at death''s door. Gu Xie was charred all over, Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Gu Junye didn''t fare much better; the eighty bolts of the tribulation left not a single good piece of flesh on them. Gu Xie glared at Gu Junye with hatred aEUR once I conquer Seek Dao Sect, you will be the first to die! CrackaEUR The Eighty-first Thunderbolt descended. The three resisted staunchly and finally made it through. With a splash, all three landed simultaneously, crashing into a pit, hanging by a thread. Are you saying that a Semi-Immortal infiltrated the entrance examination? Eldest Senior Sister''s eyelid twitched upon hearing Lu Yang''s report. Yes, his name is Gu Xie, but his real name is not known. Before Lu Yang could say more, he was interrupted by Eldest Senior Sister raising her hand. Junior Brother, wait a minute. I feel someone is using me as their Inner Demon. I''ll go have a look. It''s finally over. Gu Xie breathed a sigh of relief, which had been a long time coming. He was worried that if the tribulation continued, he might not be able to resist using the Dao Fruit Outline. The Dao Fruit Outline was definitely not something conjured by a mortal''s imagination. Once used, it would reveal everything. Gu Xie cut himself off from River Spirit''s probing. To River Spirit, it appeared Gu Xie had no Inner Demons. It had to be over now. But before Gu Xie could even catch his breath, he felt an immense pressure from the sky, even more daunting than the earlier Ninety-Nine Ascension Tribulation. Looking up, he saw a female cultivator levitating, her back to the sun, her features indistinct, as if she were divine. The Inner Demon of Vast Sea Daoist LordaEURYun Zhi. Chapter 724 Chapter 724: Chapter 723 A Worthy Opponent Chapter 724: Chapter 723 A Worthy Opponent Yun Zhi? Gu Xie was astonished. Whose Inner Demon was this? Yun Zhi rarely made a move, so the outside world knew very little about her, but who was Gu Xie? He had been secretly gathering intelligence on the major powers of Great Xia, including Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi, the first disciple of Daoist Buyu, had an astonishing talent for cultivation. She had once, during an exchange at the Immortal Sect, defeated four Sect Leaders, including three at the Body Integration Realm and one at the Pass Tribulation Stage. Therefore, it was obvious that Yun Zhi''s strength was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She absolutely could not be a Semi-Immortal. In this respect, Master of All Laws had the most authority to speak. He was the fastest cultivator in history, even Emperor Yu and Wu Yao''s cultivation speeds were slightly inferior to his. Even he couldn''t achieve cultivation to Semi-Immortal status in a mere thousand years. So it was impossible for this Yun Zhi of the Seek Dao Sect as well. So whose Inner Demon was it? Gu Junye''s? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 Impossible, his Inner Demon was that ridiculous Ninety-Nine Ascension Tribulation, which he had already passed. That person called Qi Tong? His reaction did not seem to indicate that. Then it must be Fang Ya! Gu Junye stumbled up from the ground, feeling the boundless mana emanating from the silhouette in the sky, with an expression of unprecedented solemnity. I have passed the Ninety-Nine Ascension Tribulation, becoming an immortal, unmatched under the heavens. Yet, I never thought that beings from the celestial realm would take advantage of the Ascension Tribulation to tear open the rift between the mortal and immortal realms and enter the mortal world! Gu Junye knelt on the ground powerless, The two of you, we can only rely on beings from the celestial realm now! Gu Xie: Yun Zhi couldn''t also be your Inner Demon, could she? How many Inner Demons do you have? Immediately afterward, Gu Xie sneered coldly. It didn''t matter whose Inner Demon it was, he now imagined himself at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. At the same realm, he feared no one! Gu Xie leapt up and threw a golden fist imprint towards Yun Zhi, and then Boom! Gu Xie was slapped to the ground by Yun Zhi, sprawled out in the shape of the character a$?SS. Ptooey! Gu Xie sat up, spat twice, and spat the mud out of his mouth. What realm was this Inner Demon at, to have such formidable strength! So my Inner Demon is Yun Zhi, Vast Sea Daoist Lord thought to himself. This was actually within his expectations, only he had never been willing to admit it. After all, he had been beaten so badly back then. This is troublesome, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was distressed. His Inner Demon was something he absolutely could not overcome. What to do? Should he reveal his identity and ask River Spirit for a backdoor? He couldn''t bear the shame. Meanwhile, River Spirit was sitting with legs crossed, pretending not to know that Fang Ya was Vast Sea Daoist Lord, with the look of someone enjoying the show. Just wait to be beaten up! The Inner Demon is Senior Sister Yun? Whose Inner Demon is that? Dai Bufan was very confused. Among these four people, who has seen Yun Zhi? That''s not right either. Even if they had seen her once, she wouldn''t become their Inner Demon. Vast Sea Daoist Lord noticed Gu Xie, who had been slapped down, and pondered. He had realized during the Thunder Tribulation that this youngster named Gu Xie had a rich imagination. Considering this trial was about unity, perhaps they could join forces with him to defeat Yun Zhi! Fight together? Vast Sea Daoist Lord asked. Gu Xie was also clever and instantly understood Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s intention. They indeed could join forces. Gu Xie and Vast Sea Daoist Lord took to the skies, facing off against Yun Zhi, their momentum difficult to distinguish as superior or inferior. Mountain Shifting Seal! Myriad Fathoms Divine Light! Both of them, acting as if they had agreed upon it beforehand, made their moves simultaneously. Gu Xie utilized the Mountain Relocating Seal, transforming a hundred thousand continuous mountains into a fist imprint that he grasped in his palm and decisively hurled forward with a punch! The Vast Sea Daoist Lord summoned the Myriad Fathoms Divine Light, which morphed into a divine sword that took up most of the sky. The sword''s tip pointed downward, piercing through the clouds, and plunged towards Yun Zhi! BoomaEURBoomaEUR The more they fought, the more vigorous they became. Since the Yun Zhi in the Illusionary Realm was the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s Inner Demon, the braver Vast Sea Daoist Lord became, the weaker the power of the Inner Demon''s Yun Zhi manifested. As one grew stronger and the other weaker, the two finally transitioned from being under heavy attack to fighting on equal footing. aEUR Could they actually defeat Senior Sister Yun Zhi? Dai Bufan had been paying close attention and was quite astonished. Junior Brother Dai, who is trying to defeat me? Dai Bufan turned around and did not know when Yun Zhi had arrived behind him. Senior Sister, how did you get here? Someone has taken me as their Inner Demon, and I sensed it. I came to see what was going on and to confirm the situation. Is it inside this bubble? Yes. Yun Zhi nodded, said nothing more, took a step forward, and disappeared on the spot, entering the bubble. aEUR HuffaEUR HuffaEUR Gu Xie and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord were covered in wounds, but their eyes were filled with hope. United, they might be able to defeat Yun Zhi! The most evident trait was Yun Zhi''s aura, which was continuously declining, and now it had fallen to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! The Inner Demon''s version of Yun Zhi suddenly paused for a moment, then returned to her previous state. They did not know if it was an illusion, but the two felt that the Inner Demon Yun Zhi''s gaze seemed more animated than before. Gu Xie even felt that the Inner Demon Yun Zhi was looking towards him intentionally or unintentionally. Regardless of these distractions, they aimed for a quick battle to avoid any further complications! Imprisoning Heaven Finger! A finger, larger than mountains, descended from the sky, intending to suppress the Inner Demon Yun Zhi. Thousand Layered Waves Strike! The Vast Sea Daoist Lord unleashed a thousand palms, with each strike more powerful than the last. By the time he reached the thousandth palm, the combined power was strong enough to shatter heavens and earth! Below, Gu Junye watched the battle with great interest, eager to learn these techniques. The Imprisoning Heaven Finger and the Thousand Layered Waves Strike struck at the same time. The Inner Demon Yun Zhi raised her right hand, and the golden bell on her wrist tinkled. Tinkle. Along with the clear ringing of the bell, it was as if an invisible wall had appeared before the Inner Demon Yun Zhi, blocking all attacks. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord was only three inches away from the Inner Demon Yun Zhi but could not break through no matter what. The Inner Demon Yun Zhi turned over her palm and lightly struck out. All the attacks were returned in kind! The Inner Demon Yun Zhi continuously executed moves, no longer as rigid as before. Her moves were ingenious, and each one, though not exceeding the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, managed to push Gu Xie and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord back, leaving them struggling to keep up. Gu Xie was beaten until he was bruised and swollen, with eight broken bones and his internal organs jumbled together. Despite his willpower, he could not keep a straight face in the face of such injuries. All Gu Xie felt now was regret. Had he known this would happen, struck by lightning and then beaten up, he would have chosen a different method to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect! After a series of exchanges, the Eldest Senior Sister gauged Gu Xie''s hidden strength and no longer sought to end the battle. She pretended to be overpowered, appearing to fade away into the air as if her strength had been exhausted. With a loud explosion, the bubble burst, and Gu Xie faintly heard the Inner Demon Yun Zhi say, A formidable opponent. Before leaving, the Eldest Senior Sister instructed Dai Bufan to ensure that these four passed this challenge. aEUR Eldest Senior Sister, you''re back already? Lu Yang had been seated on the Emperor''s Throne for just a short whileaEURthe seat had not even warmed upaEURwhen he saw the Eldest Senior Sister return. Things went rather smoothly. Did you say earlier that a Semi-Immortal sneaked into the entrance exam? Yes. Don''t worry about him, he''s a decent opponent. It''s good for Senior Vast Sea to deal with him; it will help restore his confidence. Chapter 725 Chapter 725: Chapter 724: The Third Test Chapter 725: Chapter 724: The Third Test I just looked around, and it''s not just him that came; there are also a few unfamiliar Transcendence Tribulation Stage practitioners disguising themselves as mortals and mingling in the trials. They must be in league with one another. There are several from the Transcendence Tribulation Stage? Lu Yang was astonished. Could such high-level cultivators dare to intrude into the Seek Dao Sect? Were they tired of living? Eldest Senior Sister thought that Lu Yang was worried about the sect and comforted him, There''s no need to worry. Our sect also has Transcendence Tribulation Stage practitioners, enough to deal with the situation. With me here, the sect has been too peaceful for too long, which can breed complacency. It''s good for them to have some action. You can go back and continue organizing the trials. Nothing will go wrong with me here. Yes. Following the sacred decree of Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang returned to the bamboo forest to continue organizing the trials. River Spirit Senior, long time no see. Lu Yang greeted politely. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co They hadn''t seen each other for four months. River Spirit huffed coldly, unwilling to pay attention to Lu Yang. He remembered clearly the actions of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou during the entry trials three years ago. Seeing that River Spirit was not fond of him, Lu Yang sidled up to Meng Jingzhou and asked softly, How is the second trial going? Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes. Gu Junye has already finished his trials, and you''re only now arriving. Could you be any later? Meng Jingzhou decided then and there that when he got married, he would send invitations to everyone except Lu Yang. He''d wait until the wedding night was over before sending one to Lu Yang the next day! He definitely had to get his revenge! Gu Junye teamed up with the two Ancestral Masters and that Immortal body lad to pass the second trial, Meng Jingzhou said. Lu Yang nodded, which was expected. The others aren''t progressing as quickly; I don''t think they''ll finish before half a day or a day has passed. For most people, Inner Demons are extremely difficult to overcome. The Inner Demons that Gu Junye and his team faced required only fight and kill to resolve, and regardless of whether they passed or not, the result would be quickly seen. The same could not be said for others whose Inner Demons couldn''t be resolved by brute force. For instance, the Inner Demon that Lu Yang was watching belonged to Zhou Xing''er. Zhou Xing''er''s mother favored sons over daughters and preached the importance of husbands. She had hoped to have two sons, but was disappointed when her second child was a girl. As a result, she often berated Zhou Xing''er, calling her a loss-maker, which led to Zhou Xing''er developing a subservient and timid personality, afraid to resist. Although later, Zhou Xing''er earned quite a bit of money for her family with the help of her Storage Ring, her status at home did not improve. When Zhou Xing''er''s mother learned she was eligible to enter Seek Dao Sect, she was even more scornful, thinking Zhou Xing''er was delusional. Zhou Xing''er''s relatives also mocked her, and after learning about her Storage Ring, they demanded it, arguing that Zhou Xing''er was too young to safeguard such a valuable item. Of course, Zhou Xing''er refused, which only made her relatives'' treatment of her even worse. Zhou Xing''er had tried to resist. She had proposed severing ties with her family several times, but each time, her mother would talk about the unbreakable bond and the debt of upbringing, as if such connections couldn''t just be cut off. With no other choice, Zhou Xing''er rose in revolt, heading alone to Imperial City to assassinate Emperor Xia. The assassination attempt failed, and the whole family was executed. The Inner Demon was vanquished. Zhou Xing''er came to her senses and stretched lazily, That''ll teach you not to sever ties with me; finally, you''re all dead. She certainly could have chosen to cultivate peacefully in the Seek Dao Sect, but she always felt unsettled with her family alive, hampering her ability to focus on cultivation. Now that they had all died in the Illusionary Realm, she felt enlightened. Lu Yang: He pretended not to have seen Zhou Xing''er and turned to look at Zhuang Ping nearby, feeling somewhat schadenfreude. What''s the Inner Demon for Zhuang Ping, whose mother was sent to the prison by Senior Brother Ji? Retaliate against Senior Brother Ji? Retaliate against the people of the Sea Listening Sect? In the Illusionary Realm. The prison. Mother, I will definitely save you! Zhuang Ping roared, veins bulging on his neck as he looked at his mother in the cage, his emotions out of control. No, don''t save me, I deserve what''s come to me today! Zhuang''s mother said through tears streaming down her face. Mother, I must learn all the skills necessary to save you! Even if I have to use an axe to split it open, I will rescue you! Zhuang Ping held the axe in his hand, the legendary Heaven Opening Axe, capable of splitting heaven and earth, more than enough to split open a prison cage. Son, don''t do this, you can''t contend with the Dynasty! Zhuang''s mother shook her head, urging her son to realize his folly and not to confront the Dynasty, as there would be no good end to it. Zhuang Ping''s lips trembled, and with a clang, the axe fell to the ground. He knelt down powerlessly, weeping bitterly, Mother, I''ll listen to you. To conclude, my mother prevented me from storming the jail, which counts as meritorious behavior in stopping someone from committing a serious crime, and should lead to a reduction in her sentence, Zhuang Ping said calmly to the Ministry of Justice Officials. Zhuang''s mother had her sentence reduced, Zhuang Ping''s Inner Demon dispelled. Lu Yang: Half a day had passed and among the eight hundred, less than fifty had overcome their Inner Demons, showing the difficulty of overcoming them. Those who had not dispelled their Inner Demons were trapped within them, unable to escape without outside intervention. Elder Brother Dai, seeing that the time was about right, invited River Spirit to make a move, dispersing the thick fog and water spheres, and freeing everyone from their Inner Demons. Those who hadn''t passed the second stage felt dejected; they were destined to have no part in Seek Dao Sect and were asked to leave by the disciples. Elder Brother Dai clapped his hands and said aloud to the remaining fifty, Congratulations on successfully overcoming your Inner Demons. Now we move on to the last stage, the third stage. Elder Brother Dai paused for a moment and continued, Cultivation is not without sentiment or morality, and amongst these, filial piety is of utmost importance. The third stage tests filial piety, that is, your attitude towards your parents, brothers, and sisters. Unlike the second stage where you could form teams, the third stage tests you individually. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this stage, you will forget your original identity and act according to your true nature. Let''s begin the third stage. Elder Brother Dai bowed to the River Spirit at his side, Senior, please. The River Spirit moved with a thought, once again raising a mist. The mist contained an illusionary array method, and anyone enveloped by the mist would fall into an Illusionary Realm. Gu Xie smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth. A test of filial piety seemed to be no challenge for him. While others would forget their original identities, he would not. As long as he took good care of his parents and respected his siblings, passing the test would be easy. He entered the Illusionary Realm and found himself on top of a barn, where there was a hole in the roof he was fixing with tools. Where am I? Suddenly, thick smoke rose from the barn, making him cough violently. Soon, he heard someone shouting, Fire! His mind conjured up his identity in this stage of the test. He had three family members: a father, a stepmother, and a younger brother born to his father and stepmother. His father and stepmother worried that he would compete with his brother for the family assets and had tried to harm him multiple times. This fire was their doing! Chapter 726 Chapter 726: Chapter 725: Gu Xie Who Could No Longer Hold Back Chapter 726: Chapter 725: Gu Xie Who Could No Longer Hold Back The fire came suddenly, and Gu Xie knew that things were not looking good. If he burned to death here, there would be no need to talk about filial piety. Moreover, he was a mortal now and couldn''t wield any magical powers. Waiting for the fire to die out or someone to save him would be too late. If he wanted to live, there was only one way: he gritted his teeth, adjusted his position, and jumped from the top of the barn. He was lucky, only breaking his leg. A day later, Gu Xie lay there, wishing for death, with not a single person at home to take care of him. .Co He didn''t even have the right to lie in a bed, but could only lie on a straw mat covered with a straw mat. Son, are you alright? Gu Father asked, seemingly concerned. In his heart, Gu Xie thought, I''m lying here, how can you ask if I''m alright? If it weren''t for you starting the fire, would I have been burned? If this were reality, he would have killed Gu Father several times over, but this was the test stage, testing filial piety, and he had to suppress the anger in his heart and force a smile, Father, I''m fine. Gu Father sighed with relief, I said there''s no need to have the doctor prescribe medicine, what a waste of money. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co You''ve been strong since you were a child, you can get better without medicine. Father is right. During mealtime, Gu Xie''s stepmother said in a shrill and delicate voice, When will you be better? The house can''t support a useless person. Three months later, Gu Xie finally recovered and could work on the ground. After another three months, Gu Father came to Gu Xie and said that every other family had a well, and they should dig one for their own house too. This task naturally fell on Gu Xie; Gu Father and Gu Mother didn''t want to let Gu Xie''s brother do the work. Gu Xie was very strong, panting and swinging the shovel, and in half a day he had dug a well three to four meters deep. Just as Gu Xie was about to take a rest, a shovel of dirt fell on his head. Looking up, he saw his father and brother filling in the pit. What are you doing? I''m still down here! Gu Father and his brother turned a deaf ear and increased the speed of shoveling dirt into the pit, intending to bury Gu Xie in the ground. Gu Xie was furious, not even bothering to pretend anymore. Fortunately, he had dug a few small holes in the well wall to serve as a ladder. In no time, he climbed out of the well using the small holes, giving Gu Father and his brother quite a scare. With a face full of dust and dirt, Gu Xie exclaimed, What are you doing! Gu Father quickly calmed down, We didn''t know you were down there. Gu Xie glared at Gu Father with hatred. If it weren''t for the test, he would have buried this whole family in the ground! Time passed, and Gu Xie seemed to have forgotten the two life-and-death crises and the hardships imposed by his family. He was respectful to his parents and loving toward his brother, but unfortunately, the father fell seriously ill and ultimately couldn''t be cured. The brother married into another family, went to the city, and never contacted his family again. By contrast, Gu Xie appeared extremely filial, a paragon of filial piety in the village. Latterly, Gu Xie''s filiality spread to the county town, and the magistrate, wanting to commend him, promoted him to constable. Gu Mother, for some reason, developed a bad habit of gambling. As a constable, Gu Xie saw his mother in the gambling dens many times during raids and always let her escape. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In time, the magistrate found out and dismissed Gu Xie. Gu Xie married and had children, living with Gu Mother. Unfortunately, the good times did not last. Gu Mother gambled away the family fortune. It was winter at that time, and without any money, there wasn''t enough food for everyone. Gu Xie''s wife suggested, We can have another child if one is lost, but there is only one mother. Let''s bury the son. Gu Xie agreed with his wife''s idea. One night, the two of them went to dig a hole, and before digging very deep, they felt their shovel hit something. A jar? The couple opened the jar and found it filled with gleaming gold! Overjoyed, with this jar of gold, not only did they not need to bury their son, but their family could become famous wealthy folk from miles around! Kneeling on the ground, the wife believed their filial piety had moved the heavens. With this jar of gold, Gu Xie''s family quickly began to live a life of luxury, moving into a big house. Gu Mother enjoyed her twilight years and passed away peacefully. Half a year later, the owner of the gold came to Gu Xie''s family, demanding the return of the gold. Gu Xie''s family had long spent all of the gold and couldn''t return it. Gu Xie was imprisoned. The Illusionary Realm ended. Gu Xie came to his senses and discovered that he was the last one to wake up; Gu Junye and the others had awakened much earlier. Dai Bufan, upon seeing Gu Xie awake, shook his head gently, You have failed. I failed? Gu Xie was astonished, wondering how he could have possibly failed when his filial piety was well-known far and wide. Not to mention that your family tried to murder you several times, yet you still treated them with utmost respect. Let''s talk about how your stepmother gambled repeatedly; you not only failed to stop her but even abused your power to shield her from justice. Not to mention when you wanted to bury your son, constituting attempted murder, and how you used the gold you found to provide for your stepmother''s comfortable old age, to the extent that you couldn''t return the gold, committing embezzlement. Among those who failed with Gu Xie were his trusted subordinates. However, they lacked Gu Xie''s tolerance. Under relentless difficulties posed by their family, they could bear no more, ultimately killing their entire family instead of making it to become constables. Gu Xie pointed at Gu Junye and the others, asking, So they all passed? Of course, they passed. Dai Bufan felt that if Gu Xie were simply let go, he might react impulsively. So he snapped his fingers and replayed Gu Junye''s Illusionary Realm experience. After jumping off the roof and breaking his leg, Gu Junye immediately took his parents to the county magistrate, who deemed the parents guilty of attempted murder and sentenced them to ten years'' imprisonment. Passed the trial. How does that conform to filial piety! Gu Xie was furious, clearly remembering that the third trial was meant to test filial piety. Making parents aware that harboring ill intentions is unacceptable, and that wrongdoing must be punished, naturally conforms to the principle of filial piety. Dai Bufan replayed Daoist Xiantian''s Illusionary Realm experience. While digging a well, Daoist Xiantian saw his father and brother trying to bury him alive. He leaped out of the well and killed both of them. Passed the trial. He committed murder, and that still counts as passing! Gu Xie himself had thought about killing his father and brother but controlled himself. That was self-defense. Gu Xie angrily pointed at his failed subordinates, Then why do their murders count as failures? Elder Brother Dai patiently explained, Self-defense requires immediacy. They were just harboring pent-up anger from being bullied over time, which eventually became unbearable, leading to an explosive retaliation. At the moment they committed murder over a trivial matter, there was no immediacy, so it did not constitute self-defense. Harboring anger with no outlet goes against the path of cultivation. Seeing Gu Xie''s emotion run out of control, Daoist Xiantian stepped forward to offer him some kind-hearted consolation, somewhat sheepishly, Daoist Gu Xie, you are too kind-hearted. When others want to kill you, how can you still endure it? That''s not good. You should be decisive in your actions, like me. Unable to suppress his anger any longer, since joining the trial, Gu Xie had faced humiliation after humiliation. First, during the second trial, he was inexplicably struck by lightning eighty-one times. Then, he was left broken and battered by Yun Zhi. Later, in order to uphold filial piety, he withstood all manner of indignities. And now, the Seek Dao Sect told him he had failed and called him too kind-hearted! It was intolerably insulting! Too kind-hearted your ass! Gu Xie wanted to slap Daoist Xiantian away with a sweep of his sleeve. He had thought that by passing the trials, he would gain entry to the core area of the Seek Dao Sect and strike from within. Who could have imagined nobody from the Great Yu Alliance would pass the trials, suffering a complete defeat! Such a mortifying disgrace! He could bear it no longer; they all had to die! How dare you attempt to harm others! The Vast Sea Daoist Lord sensed the impending danger as Gu Xie''s murderous intent rose, realizing that this person, Gu Xie, had hidden his true strength! The Vast Sea Daoist Lord struck out boldly, colliding with Gu Xie''s sleeve. The force of their clash spilled upwards, surging towards the heavens! Thinking to kill an ancestor, he must be tired of living! Chapter 727 Chapter 727: Chapter 726: The Foundation of the Seek Dao Sect Chapter 727: Chapter 726: The Foundation of the Seek Dao Sect Pass Tribulation Stage? Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Gu Xie had just engaged in combat when he misjudged the other''s realm. Without utilizing the outline of the Dao Fruit, even a Semi-Immortal would find it difficult to distinguish whether the opponent was at the Pass Tribulation Stage or a Semi-Immortal. You dare cause trouble at the Seek Dao Sect, I think you''re tired of living! Although Vast Sea Daoist Lord did not pay much attention to external affairs, he was still aware of who was at the Pass Tribulation Stage nowadays. Gu Xie was not included among the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators he was familiar with. So the answer was clear, Gu Xie was an Ancient Cultivator! Are you Master of All Laws Gu Mo? Vast Sea Daoist Lord recalled the immortal body displayed by Gu Xie, the most famous of which was the cultivation prodigy from the early days of Great Yu, Master of All Laws Gu Mo! You have some insight. Gu Xie smirked coldly, the one before him was merely at the Pass Tribulation Stage, no match for him! Attack! At Gu Xie''s command, his followers shed their disguises, revealing their true realm, Pass Tribulation Stage! There were no less than three Pass Tribulation Stage cultivators hidden in the crowd! Seeing the bad turn of events, River Spirit swung his arm, and countless bubbles rose up from the river, enclosing the mortals participating in the third round of the test and the disciples organizing the test, quickly sending them into the Seek Dao Sect to ensure their protection. How come so many at the Pass Tribulation Stage suddenly appeared? Dai Bufan was shocked, and who was the person exchanging blows with Master of All Laws? Elder Brother Dai, we two are definitely not involved in this matter. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou quickly disclaimed any responsibility to prove their innocence, as they had behaved honestly throughout the test period. aEUR Do you two know who is fighting with Master of All Laws? Yes, we know, he is Vast Sea Daoist Lord. NovelFire.site Wait, does that mean, the Inner Demon of Senior Sister Yun that appeared in the second round, was from Vast Sea Daoist Lord? Dai Bufan had thought it was the Inner Demon of Gu Junye. Lu Yang nodded. aEUR He is Master of All Laws? Daoist Xiantian was startled, turning his gaze to Gu Junye. And who was Gu Junye? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gu Junye''s expression was grave as he watched the magnificent interplay of magical powers within the bamboo forest; he was still unable to recover his cultivation level and unable to join a battle of this magnitude. Who would have thought that the three corpses he severed in order to pass tribulation and become an immortal would survive until now! aEUR River Spirit mobilized the power of the great formation to battle against the three Pass Tribulation Stage cultivators from the Great Yu Alliance. With the enhancement of the great formation, he was equivalent to a Pass Tribulation Stage cultivator, but fighting against three of the same level seemed too strenuous. Elder River Spirit, we are here to help you! Two venerable figures appeared, standing before the three Great Yu Pass Tribulation Stage cultivators, namely, Grandmaster Tang Shengyi, the child teacher, and Elder Tao from the Scripture Pavilion. They sensed the battle in the bamboo forest and joined the battle immediately. Oh, who would''ve thought the Seek Dao Sect had so many at the Pass Tribulation Stage, such profound concealment! The three Great Yu Pass Tribulation Stage cultivators sneered, the Sect''s strength was beyond their expectations, but not yet enough to influence the outcome of the battle. After all, their Great Yu Alliance had more than just the three of them. Suddenly, several auras soared into the sky from outside the Seek Dao Sect, causing Grandmaster Tang''s expression to change. The other side had two more hidden Pass Tribulation Stage cultivators! No, not just Pass Tribulation Stage, but also more than twenty at the Body Integration Realm! All-out attack! Five Transcendence Tribulation Stage and over twenty Body Integration Realm cultivators lined up in two rows, momentarily overwhelming the forces of Seek Dao Sect. Dare to attack our Seek Dao Sect, seeking death! Streaks of light flashed across, appearing on the battlefield. Master, we have arrived. The Grand Elder led seven Elders to the bamboo forest, arriving alongside the owners of the market street, Hundred Fragrance Building, the deputy master of the Task Hall, Dai Bufan, Ji Hongwen, and others All of Seek Dao Sect''s Body Integration Realm cultivators had assembled here! Merely Body Integration Realm cultivators, you cannot stir up a storm! A cultivator from the Great Yu Alliance arrogantly laughed, his side boasting five Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators! One of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators from Great Yu brazenly made a move, extending a dark hand toward the Grand Elder. The hand transformed into a demonic claw made of smoke, and anyone who touched it turned into dense water! Boom! The Grand Elder threw an object that looked like a brick at the demonic claw. The claw''s owner winced in pain and immediately withdrew the claw. The owner of the demonic claw saw what had hit him, a greenish-blue porcelain pillow. The Immortal Treasure Dream Pillow, originally possessed by Fairy Eternity, was later a treasured artifact kept by Eternity Sect. Master Liu and Master Gao attacked Seek Dao Sect with the Dream Pillow but were captured by Seek Dao Sect. The Dream Pillow became the Grand Elder''s magic artifact. What''s the matter, you don''t dare to fight me? the Grand Elder, holding the Dream Pillow, sneered coldly. His strength was comparable to Daoist Buyu, both being at the Half Step Transcendence Tribulation Stage. With the enhancement of the Dream Pillow, he possessed the power to contend with Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators! So, we have just one more Transcendence Tribulation Stage force, that''s all! The Great Yu side remained fearless. Just one more? The Third Elder, clad in iron armor, walked on air, standing in line with the Grand Elder. He suddenly threw a punch, the punch''s fierce wind blowing the Body Integration Realm cultivators of the Great Yu side into disarray. Even the Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators of Great Yu felt immense pressure and had to adopt defensive stances! This punch was comparable to a Transcendence Tribulation Stage Body Cultivator! The iron armor was mottled with rust, stained with blackish blood. It seemed like nothing more than ordinary battlefield armor, but anyone aware of its origins would never underestimate it! This was the armor worn by Celestial Master Guiyuan in the final battles of Great Yu. It was stained with the blood of enemies, all from Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators. Wearing this armor, a Body Integration Realm cultivator could match a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator! The Five Great Immortal Sects each had methods to rival Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators, and Seek Dao Sect''s method was this set of armor! Now, the battle strength is even! The child Grandmaster chuckled lightly, a massive yellow-bronze bell descended from the sky, surrounded by mysterious and profound chaos runes. In an instant, the bell sounded a deep and ancient hum, the sound waves spreading like ripples, causing the entire space to tremble subtly. Chaos Subduing Bell! A Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator from Great Yu recognized the origin of the yellow-bronze bell. NovelFire.site.c0 The child Grandmaster, during his time as Sect Leader, was also a Great Power who rarely met an equal in the Cultivation World aEUR otherwise, he couldn''t have restrained people like Daoist Buyu. His Life-bound Magical Treasure, the Chaos Subduing Bell, was also well-known in the Cultivation World, with many renowned figures falling to its sound. Kill! The child Grandmaster''s expression changed, and he shouted fiercely. The bell sound surged once more, and both sides engaged in fierce combat! The clash between Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Master of All Laws took place at a higher altitude. Eye of the Heavens! An eye appeared in the sky, blasting out a beam of black light, catching Master of All Laws off guard. In that moment, time suddenly slowed down, giving Master of All Laws enough time to react and nimbly avoid the black light. Fairy, can you tell what form the Dao Fruit Outline of Master of All Laws is? Hmm, since he has the Immortal body of longevity, and he just slowed down time, it should be the Longevity Dao Fruit Outline. Chapter 728 Chapter 728: Chapter 727: Embryonic Eternal Life Dao Fruit and Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit Chapter 728: Chapter 727: Embryonic Eternal Life Dao Fruit and Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit What is the Embryonic Eternity Dao Fruit? Does it belong to our Immortal Lineage? Lu Yang asked. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let me think about how to explain it to you, Fairy Eternity said, tapping her forehead as she pondered seriously before continuing. To explain the Embryonic Eternity Dao Fruit, one must start with the Eternity Immortal Body. Do you know about the Eternity Immortal Body? I''ve heard a bit about it. It''s said that those with the Eternity Immortal Body have a lifespan several times longer than others at the same Realm. If you explain it that way, it''s somewhat correct, but it''s not comprehensive. Master of All Laws, with his Eternity Immortal Body, meant it was very likely he had lived from the early days of Great Yu until now without any periods of dormancy, truly an old antique. The Eternity Immortal Body is exceedingly rare and is seldom described in texts. However, coincidentally, there was one with an Eternity Immortal Body in Ancient Times. The Eternity Immortal Body has two functions. One is as you said, to live longer. The other is to accelerate one''s own time. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO An hour of his cultivation is equivalent to an entire day for others. Isn''t this Master of All Laws said to be a cultivation prodigy, with fast cultivation progress and skill acquisition? That''s the reason. Lu Yang suddenly realized, so that''s how it was. Turns out the talent of Master of All Laws isn''t as frightening as people say aEUR it''s all about the accumulation of time. With his Eternity Immortal Body, it''s easiest for him to form an Embryonic Eternity Dao Fruit; that''s just how the lazy do it. The Embryonic Eternity Dao Fruit inherits the abilities of the Eternity Immortal Body, transforming ''eternity'' into ''immortality,'' as well as accelerating one''s time. Didn''t you just see it? Master of All Laws manipulated time to dodge the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s Eyes of the Heavens. Lu Yang nodded. With his ability, he naturally couldn''t clearly see the process of Master of All Laws manipulating time, so he had been using the perception of Fairy Eternity to watch ever since the fight began. And he saw it very clearly. My Eternity Dao Fruit and Time Dao Fruit are of a higher order than this kind of Dao Fruit Outline; he counts as half a person from our Immortal Lineage. Let me demonstrate for you. There was no magic skill fluctuation just now; was that the ability of a Dao Fruit Outline? Are you a Semi-Immortal? the Vast Sea Daoist Lord narrowed his eyes as he looked at Master of All Laws. Logically, with Master of All Laws'' skills, he shouldn''t have been able to dodge the Eyes of the Heavens, but he did. There was only one explanation aEUR a Semi-Immortal. Heh, I didn''t expect your strength to be lacking, but your eyesight is rather good, said Master of All Laws, his lips curling into a mocking smile, confident of his victory. The gap between someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and a Semi-Immortal couldn''t be bridged by any means. Lacking in strength? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s gaze turned icy, filled with unrestrained killing intent. It was the first time he encountered a cultivator daring to evaluate him in such a manner! Just as Master of All Laws was about to say something more, he suddenly raised his hand and slapped himself, causing both Master of All Laws and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord to be stunned for a moment. Master of All Laws looked at the Vast Sea Daoist Lord unsurely, questioning, was this the opponent''s doing? You see, I can control his actions at will, Fairy Eternity said proudly. What do you think, should I make him slap himself a couple more times? Lu Yang: Eldest Senior Sister is letting the Vast Sea Daoist Lord practice, Fairy, you better behave yourself. Then, Lu Yang thought of another problem: Doesn''t that mean that as long as he condenses a Dao Fruit, he will have both the powers of the Eternity Dao Fruit and the Time Dao Fruit? This was simply too terrifying. In theory, that''s the idea, but the outline of the Dao Fruit of Longevity has a big problem. One is that although he has the characteristic of ''immortality,'' he is not at the level of the Third Boss, who can explode and recover at will; at most, he can survive several fatal injuries. His ability to control time is also not comparable to that of the outline of the Time Dao Fruit. In Ancient Times, there was a Semi-Immortal with the outline of the Dao Fruit of Longevity who died at the hands of the Time Immortal, who was also a Semi-Immortal at the time. Two is that as long as Fairy Eternity and the Time Immortal are around, he will never be able to condense a Dao Fruit. Three is that our Immortal Lineage has very high demands on one''s temperament, and with his kind of temperament, he cannot condense a Dao Fruit. At the Semi-Immortal level, merely sitting in meditation and silent cultivation is useless. The key is to comprehend. You never know when some trivial, everyday matter could inspire you and clear the clouds to reveal the sun on your cultivation path, leading to advancement in your Cultivation Level. Cultivation isn''t something that works simply by accumulating time. Even so, isn''t the outline of the Dao Fruit of Longevity very formidable? Can Senior Vast Sea really win? Lu Yang''s worry was not unreasonable. Facing an opponent who controlled time and was immortal, how could he be defeated? He can win. Neither of the two Semi-Immortals from past and present bothered to ponder why the Master of All Laws suddenly slapped himself; they continued their fierce battle. Raging Waves! Vast Sea Daoist Lord extended two fingers and used the Shadow Shifting technique, summoning the waters of the East Sea. He had roamed the East Sea, leaving an imprint at the seabed; he could summon the waters above the imprint at any time. The waters of the East Sea plummeted from the sky, engulfing the Master of All Laws. Even though the Master of All Laws could control time, it was hard to escape from such a large-scale magic skill, unless he fled Seek Dao Sect, which would contradict his original intention. An invisible barrier supported the water, causing the waters of the East Sea to linger in the air, drowning both the Vast Sea Daoist Lord and the Master of All Laws. The Master of All Laws took out a long spear, his proud magic artifact that was only one step away from being an Immortal Artifact. The spearhead was engraved with the reverse Five Elements imprint, capable of breaking through all things related to the Five Elements, such as the waters of the East Sea. Time accelerated, the reverse Five Elements spear moved too quickly to be seen, breaking through the water, stabbing toward the back of Vast Sea Daoist Lord! Freeze! Vast Sea Daoist Lord had long noticed the existence of the reverse Five Elements spear and uttered a light cry, as the seawater turned to ice, forming a huge iceberg that emitted wisps of cold air that even those battling below in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and Body Integration Realm could feel. Ice, also belonging to the category of the Five Elements, was within the scope of what the reverse Five Elements spear could pierce. The spear penetrated Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s body, and the enormous backlash split the iceberg in two. However, contrary to expectations, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was unharmed, while the Master of All Laws had a fist-sized through wound in his abdomen. Misdirection No, this is a spatial technique! the Master of All Laws spat out blood, knowing full well the power of the reverse Five Elements spear. At first, he thought Vast Sea Daoist Lord had transferred the injury to him, but he soon realized that wasn''t the case. There are many conditions for using the Misdirection technique, and they weren''t met just now! He had used a spatial technique! NovelFire.site.co It appeared as though the spear had pierced through Vast Sea Daoist Lord, but in reality, Vast Sea Daoist Lord had transferred the part of himself that would be pierced by the spear onto the Master of All Laws! Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit! Chapter 729 Chapter 729: Chapter 728 Restraint Relationship Chapter 729: Chapter 728 Restraint Relationship I didn''t expect you to also possess an Embryonic Dao Fruit! the Master of All Laws said, wiping the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb, as his abdominal wound quickly healed as if it had never been there. The ability of the Immortality Dao Fruit OutlineaEURIndestructibility. Time acceleration, wound regenerationaEUR the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, lacking the encyclopedic knowledge of Fairy Eternity, could only rely on tiny clues gleaned from battle to analyze the abilities of the Master of All Laws'' Embryonic Dao Fruit. The only question is how many times that wound recovery can be performed. If it can be used indefinitely, then that will be troublesome. Reverse Scales Dragon Summoning! Ten Thousand Woods Coexistence! Sun and Moon Brilliance Together! Blue Lotus Transcending Calamity! Within the accelerated time, the Master of All Laws cast more than ten different magic skills in one breath. This was the advantage of time acceleration: while others cast a single spell, he could overwhelm his opponent with an order of magnitude more! Dragons swept around, bodhi seeds took root upon touching the ground, growing into vast sky-reaching trees that merged with the dragon shadows to form ancient bodhi dragons, roaring across heaven and earth. Both sun and moon made their rare appearance, a spectacle only seen in the ancient past. The power of yin and yang shone dazzlingly. NovelFire.site A pure lotus petal formed of pure magic power fluttered about, each petal containing the power to obliterate. Go! The Master of All Laws lived up to his title, casting over ten different kinds of magic skills. To learn even one would require an exorbitant amount of time, but only the Master of All Laws had the time to learn such a quantity of spells. Anyone might defend against a few magic skills, but it was impossible to defend against them all. To the surprise, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord casually smiled, allowing the spells to hit him without sustaining a scratch. Not good! The Master of All Laws sensed something was terribly amiss, accelerated time once more, and urgently changed his position. Then, over ten different magic skills hit the original spot, causing an explosive shockwave! Purple Heaven Divine Thunder! The Vast Sea Daoist Lord turned ice into water, bright divine thunder raining down into it. The whole expanse of water buzzed with the force of lightning and thunder. Even if the Master of All Laws was faster, facing such unavoidable attacks, he could only defend passively! What, is this the extent of the legendary Master of All Laws? the Vast Sea Daoist Lord chuckled lightly. He was born with the Thunder Spiritual Root and was adept at thunder magic, which was a wise choice not to take for his Spirit Root. In terms of fame, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, the reviver of his lineage, surely did not have as wide a renown as the Master of All Laws, a genius whose name had been passed down through the ages. But a great reputation did not necessarily mean great strength. There were still suppression relationships between Embryonic Dao Fruits, and clearly, the Immortality Dao Fruit Outline did not suppress the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit. No doubt, in the early periods of Great Yu, you were constantly overshadowed by the Second Imperial Teacher, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord said casually, walking on water. Thunder rained ceaselessly from the heavens, slashing the Master of All Laws into a state of near death. The Master of All Laws realized he could no longer fight in the water, cast the Diving Spell, and parted the East Sea waters, thereby giving him the space to evade the thunder. What do you mean? The Master of All Laws'' mood was unstable. Did I strike a nerve? the Vast Sea Daoist Lord continued to probe into the Master of All Laws'' wounds. The Causality Dao Fruit Outline held by the Second Imperial Teacher could erase his own existence, making it ideal for assassinations. Although you can automatically recover from injuries, it is not an infinite process. There would eventually be a moment when the Second Imperial Teacher would outlast you. The Dao Fruit Outline of the Second Imperial Teacher was naturally suppressive of your own! Shut up! shouted the Master of All Laws, seemingly haunted by some unbearable memory, unleashing his three heads and six arms as time stopped for a few breaths. Linked Fates! The Master of All Laws cast a curse, linking his own life with that of the Vast Sea Daoist LordaEURthe spell disregarded spatial defense, meaning both would suffer injuries and die simultaneously! With his ''Indestructibility'' trait, only the Vast Sea Daoist Lord would die! Such a move would be effective against almost all Semi-Immortals, but it still wouldn''t work against the Second Imperial Teacher. Talking about curses in front of the Causality Dao Fruit Outline was nothing short of a joke. Destruction energy converged in the hands of the Master of All Laws. He clenched his fist and smashed his own head into oblivion. Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators possess self-healing capabilities, yet this form of destruction energy inherently inhibits healing, unless one could recover with the power of the Embryonic Dao Fruit. Otherwise, self-healing would be impossible! What Master of All Laws hadn''t anticipated was that the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s head didn''t explode as expected. It was as if he wasn''t afflicted by the shared life-and-death curse at all. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord chuckled without any intention of explaining. Fairy, what''s going on? Lu Yang couldn''t understand. It''s actually a clever tactic. He indeed suffered injury, but as he was injured, he used the power of space to fix his head in place. It''s like smashing a watermelon and then gluing it back together. In this way, there''s no difference between being injured and uninjured. Lu Yang was astounded. He had never imagined that the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit could be used this way. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder Eldest Senior Sister said that the Ancestor of the Vast Sea could handle the Master of All Laws. While the fierce battle raged in the bamboo forest, none of the combatants had noticed a figure quietly infiltrating the Seek Dao Sect. In fact, both Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang had spotted him but chose not to concern themselves with it. After all, the intruder was heading towards Sky Gate Mountain. Seek Dao Sect really isn''t easy to deal with, even the lord is engaged in a tough battle, whispered the shadow. He was one of the confidants of the Master of All Laws. His mission was to infiltrate Seek Dao Sect and search for Emperor Yu''s treasures. This was originally a contingency plan. After all, no one expected that the foundation of the Seek Dao Sect would make the Great Yu Alliance engage in such a struggle. Fortunately, the Master of All Laws had devised contingency measures. If both parties were deadlocked, he would dispatch someone to seize Emperor Yu''s treasures during a vulnerable moment within the Seek Dao Sect. Just by finding the Immortal Artifacts left by Emperor Yu, one could reverse the world''s fate! He was a mid-stage cultivator of Great Yu, once a renowned Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator, with the title of Yellow Springs Lord. He had drowned several large cities in the Yellow Springs, taking pleasure in the wailing of all beings. In the legends of the Jiuyou Sect regarding Yellow Springs, it is said that before the souls of the dead enter the Nine Netherworld, they must first cleanse their souls in Yellow Springs. The Yellow Springs mentioned here originated from the deeds of the Yellow Springs Lord. The Yellow Springs Lord naturally possessed a talent for treasure-hunting, even more powerful than the treasure-seeking rats of the Demon Territory. As soon as he entered the Seek Dao Sect, he sensed the aura of treasures. The dense aura of the treasures was something he had only seen a few times in his life. It is definitely Emperor Shun''s treasure! The Yellow Springs Lord suppressed his excitement and crawled towards the source of the aura. This is the mountain. According to the information, this place is called Sky Gate Mountain, so Seek Dao Sect''s treasury is indeed at Sky Gate Mountain. Seek Dao Sect, you''re asking for it! .co Even though you were a power of my Great Yu, you defected to Great Xia. Today''s annihilation is divine justice; retribution is swift! As he climbed halfway up the mountain, he happened upon a puppet carrying a hoe. Because Lu Yang often practiced swordsmanship on the mountain, the trees of Sky Gate Mountain suffered great damage, so the puppets had no choice but to take on the major task of tree-planting. The puppet glanced at the Yellow Springs Lord and stood still, blocking his path. Get lost! shouted the Yellow Springs Lord impatiently, swinging his hand to strike down. In his view, a mere ragged puppet was not worth noting. Clang! When the Yellow Springs Lord''s hand struck the puppet, a crisp sound rang out, but the puppet remained unmoved. The Yellow Springs Lord''s face bore an expression of disbelief as he cried out, A Transcendence Tribulation Stage puppet?! The puppet lowered its head to glance at the Yellow Springs Lord''s iron hand and slowly raised its hoe. Chapter 730 Chapter 730: Chapter 729: Why Seek a Dead End? Chapter 730: Chapter 729: Why Seek a Dead End? Not good! The Respected Huangquan felt a bad omen, as if it wasn''t a hoe that the puppet had raised, but a sharp heavenly blade! Huangquan Secret Art! Just as the hoe slammed down, the Respected Huangquan hastily used his life-saving secret art, transforming his entire body into the waters of Huangquan. The waters of Huangquan were split in two by the hoe, forming two clusters of water. The two clusters hastily retreated, merged, and once again took on the form of the Respected Huangquan. Huff huff huffaEUR With lingering fears, the Respected Huangquan watched the puppet. A mere hoe strike had brought him to the brink of a life-and-death crisis, pushing him into a desperate situation. How could the Seek Dao Sect have such a high-level puppet? As far as he knew, even the Yanshi Sect, one of Great Xia''s super-grade sects and the most skilled in puppet crafting today, couldn''t create the puppet before him. Then who had crafted it! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.cO Fear flickered in the eyes of the Respected Huangquan. The depths of the Seek Dao Sect were truly terrifying. Even with foreign invaders, they still had the strength to guard their treasury, and it was guarded by a puppet of Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Quickly, the fear in his eyes vanished, replaced by a thick ridicule. He wasn''t a character to be scared off by mere puppets. This puppet was made of special materials, extremely hard to destroy by brute force. But the gap between a puppet and a cultivator can''t be bridged by puppetry arts! Hereby establishing the [Rule: Within Sky Gate Mountain, spiritual essence cannot drive magic artifacts]. Being at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage conferred the ability to establish rules; no matter how sophisticated the puppetry arts, they would be thwarted by the power of rules. Puppets are a type of magic artifact, with two ways for them to move: one is through covert control by the puppet master, and the other is movement by the puppet itself. A Transcendance Tribulation Stage puppet would require at least a Body Integration Realm Cultivation Level for a puppet master''s control. If the puppet at hand was managed by a puppet master, then the puppet master was definitely not at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If the puppet master was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he would control the puppet while also engaging in combat. However, such a situation had not happened. If there was no puppet master in control, then a self-acting puppet was nothing more than a lifeless object, certainly no match for him! The puppet, constructed of wood, was crafted based on a female form, but the creator did not carve any facial featuresaEURit had no face. The puppet slightly tilted its head, and although no expression could be seen, one could imagine the puppet''s look of confusion at that moment. Bang! The puppet threw a punch at the Respected Huangquan''s face out of the blue, landing squarely in the center and knocking out two of his front teeth. How is this possible! The Respected Huangquan was so panicked that he didn''t even care about his knocked-out teeth. He was certain the rule he had established was in effect, and because the range of the rule he set was very narrow, it was highly constraining, so much so that even he couldn''t use magic artifacts. Yet the puppet moved with ease! The puppet clearly had no intention of offering an explanation, and with a kick it knocked over the Respected Huangquan. The Respected Huangquan''s eyes grew more sinister. Originally, he wished to end the battle quickly, as he''d sneaked in unnoticed. Being discovered by people from the Seek Dao Sect was very likely to tip off those in the bamboo grove, potentially moving the battlefield here. But now he could no longer afford such concerns. Nether Fierce Ghost Technique, Huangquan Ferrying, Naihe''s Three Sighs! Huangquan arose, corroding the earth, with thousands of Fierce Ghosts wandering about, exuding mournful sighs of resentment, reaching to the heavens almost materializing, transforming Sky Gate Mountain into what seemed like a purgatory on earth, unbearable to endure. The Respected Huangquan held nothing back. This was his ace technique, the one that allowed him to dominate an entire era. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In that era, the mere mention of Huangquan would plunge cultivators into panic and despair. This move was too ostentatious; not only the disciples hiding in the core area, but also the Elders fighting in the bamboo forest sensed the disturbance from Sky Gate Mountain. At first, they were alarmed, realizing there was an invasion by external enemies. But when they noticed the source of the commotion was Sky Gate Mountain, they dismissed it as nothing and continued their entanglement with the enemies before them. The puppet, as if it hadn''t seen the move from the Underworld Master, strode forward with a hoe in hand, stepping on the corrosive waters of the netherworld, its soles remaining completely unharmed. Fierce Ghosts living in the netherworld rushed towards it, howling, but with a single sweep of its hoe, all the ghosts and demons were dispelled. How is this possible! The Underworld Master was flabbergasted, this was his strongest move, and the puppet couldn''t possibly be unscathed! The puppet swung its hoe in a simple motion, inescapable, each strike terrifying as if the sky were collapsing, quickly leaving the Underworld Master covered in wounds. Seeing the hoe, bearing the breath of death, raised again, he didn''t hesitate, disregarding the consequences, he once more used the netherworld secret technique and fled towards the peak of Sky Gate Mountain at full speed! He couldn''t keep entangled any longer, only by finding Emperor Yu''s Immortal Treasure would there be a chance to break the situation! The puppet watched the direction in which the Underworld Master ran but didn''t pursue him. This is the place! The Underworld Master sensed an intense aura of treasures, getting closer and closer! He broke through a forest and, following the aura of treasures, arrived at a cave; with a single punch, he blew open the cave and the scent of treasures overflowed, a fragrance he had never smelled before, mesmerizing! Emperor Yu''s Treasure was here! The wealth of the Seek Dao Sect included everything imaginable, the deeper inside, the more precious the goods. The treasures of the Body Integration Realm and the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were all ignored by the Underworld Master. He arrived at the deepest part of the treasury, his eyes filled with greed as he saw Immortal Artifacts casually placed all around. Immortal Dao Array Diagram, ''Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array,'' Nine Dragons Protective Aura Suddenly, as if sensing something, he lifted his head towards a fruit laid out on the desk, his body trembling uncontrollably. As a confidant of the Master of All Laws, he had once seen the Master of All Laws show his Dao Fruit Outline, a hazy fruit that contained the Dao of eternal life and the power of time, infinitely profound. .cO And the fruit on the desk was complete, with no signs of haziness, flawless and intact. The Master of All Laws'' long sigh at that time still echoed in his heart. ''Only a solid fruit is the true Dao Fruit, when will my fruit reach Consummation?'' Now, a solid and perfect fruit lay before his eyes, and he was filled with immense panic. Was this the legendary Dao Fruit? How could it be here? All the Immortal Artifacts here were left by Emperor Yu, what about this Dao Fruit? Did Emperor Yu really go to the outer world? A myriad of questions surged in his mind, accompanied by an indescribable sense of horror. A protracted sigh came through. Why seek your own demise. The Underworld Master turned sharply, to see at the entrance of the cave a female cultivator holding a cup of tea, the fragrance of the tea drifting gently, as if Dao melodies were flowing within. This was the Enlightenment Tea picked just this year, also the finest quality Enlightenment Tea in the world. The female cultivator savored her tea, blowing away the Dao melodies mixed in the tea fragrance, as if she hadn''t been the one speaking just a moment ago. The Underworld Master was about to speak when he realized that his body had stiffened, unable to move, like a clay sculpture, watching helplessly as the female cultivator slowly approached. The female cultivator extended a finger to touch the Underworld Master''s forehead, and his body slowly began to dissipate, turning into nothingness. Chapter 731 Chapter 731: Chapter 730: Aren''t You Going to Get Up First? So the puppets I''ve been battling every day are at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Lu Yang was dumbfounded as he saw everything that had happened at Sky Gate Mountain through Fairy Eternity''s immortal consciousness. Fairy Eternity chuckled twice, unsurprised, I told you long ago that there are guardians in the sect treasury. Lu Yang remembered that when he had gone to the Eldest Senior Sister to collect the patent fee for the Flying Car, and she had taken him to the treasury to get Spirit Stones, he had been worried about how easily the treasury''s doors could be opened. Since the Eldest Senior Sister was not always on Sky Gate Mountain, he felt the treasury was not secure. At that time, Fairy Eternity had said not to worry about the security of the treasury. Wait a minute, you knew all along that the puppet was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and you never stopped me when I fought with it? Lu Yang asked with a dark face. I thought you were having a good time fighting, Fairy Eternity said with schadenfreude, clearly doing it on purpose. In the high sky, Master of All Laws saw that Vast Sea Daoist Lord was tricky to deal with, and since the dignitary from the underworld had made a brief eruption at Sky Gate Mountain and then went silent, he was likely already killed. This indicated that Seek Dao Sect still had experts hidden, and fighting on was not a wise move. Moreover, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was indeed tough to handle as any of his direct attacks could be deflected by Vast Sea Daoist Lord. He left a clone to keep Vast Sea Daoist Lord occupied and turned to run away. But before he could get out of Seek Dao Sect''s territory, he ran into an invisible barrier, crashing into it hard. Spatial Barrier? NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Is Seek Dao Sect a place where you can come and go as you please? As Vast Sea Daoist Lord spoke, he used spatial cutting to shred the clone Master of All Laws had left behind. Master of All Laws''s expression was as dark as dripping water; it seemed a fight to the death was inevitable today. World without limits, Myriad Laws Unite! Master of All Laws accelerated time, transformed into a Thousand-Armed Buddha, and casually launched various attacks that merged into one. The Five Elements, Yin and Yang, reality and illusion, wind and thunder, the Soul All kinds of attacks were unleashed all at once, like an Immortal shaping the world, shattering it to pieces as energy from all components of the world spilled out, forming a magical skill storm! He attacked not Vast Sea Daoist Lord, but the cultivators from Seek Dao Sect and the Great Yu Alliance fighting below. Myriad Laws Unite, a touch from a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator means death! He didn''t care about the lives of the Great Yu Alliance; he was betting Vast Sea Daoist Lord did! Master of All Laws bet correctly; Vast Sea Daoist Lord indeed cared. Vast Sea Daoist Lord employed an Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to absorb all attacks into an Alternative Space. That was the opportunity Master of All Laws had grasped for! What Vast Sea Daoist Lord held was the Dao Fruit Outline, not the Dao Fruit itself; the space that could be opened was limited, and Master of All Laws didn''t believe Vast Sea Daoist Lord could stop the vast assault and still have the energy to set up spatial whirlpools for defense around him! Die! Master of All Laws''s destructive energy converged at his fingertips, which pierced through Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s abdomen! Always moving around with accelerated time, so annoying, but now I''ve finally caught you! Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s cold voice rang out, and Master of All Laws had a bad feeling. He tried to withdraw his hand but found it was already fixed to Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s abdomen, unable to pull free! Master of All Laws made a decisive move, severing his right hand, and continued to use time acceleration to distance himself from Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Too late! Vast Sea Daoist Lord had already left a spatial imprint on Master of All Laws; no matter how fast Master of All Laws moved, he could be caught up with! Master of All Laws needed time to recover from his injuries, which was extremely short, less than a breath''s time, but Vast Sea Daoist Lord gave him no such moment, relentlessly pursuing him and leaving him in a sorry state. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rebirth from bones, Lifespan Curse! Master of All Laws shouted loudly, removing the spatial imprint and once again using the curse magic to link his lifespan with that of Vast Sea Daoist Lord, causing both to consume the same lifespan! This was a move uniquely created by Master of All Laws, as it would be useless for anyone else to learn it. Lifespan is intimately related to one''s realm; if the realms are the same, then there''s no need to use this move. If the realms are not the same, then there''s even less reason to use it, as it''s impossible for a cultivator of a lower realm to have a longer lifespan than one of a higher realm. Only someone with a naturally long-lived immortal body like Master of All Laws could use this move against cultivators of the same realm. Accelerated Lifespan! Master of All Laws rapidly consumed his own lifespan, and under the influence of the curse, the lifespan of Vast Sea Daoist Lord was also swiftly depleting. In a contest of lifespan, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was certainly no match for Master of All Laws. Spatial Collapse! A tremendous gravitational force appeared around Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Master of All Laws, warping time and causing the flow of time to become extremely slow, which made the originally swiftly depleting lifespan now ebb away very slowly. Damn it, Master of All Laws hadn''t expected this move. Die, you! Vast Sea Daoist Lord engaged in close combat with punches and kicks. Master of All Laws''s boxing technique was unparalleled, but in front of Vast Sea Daoist Lord, who possessed spatial displacement, no boxing technique was of any use. Boom! Vast Sea Daoist Lord kicked Master of All Laws away, sending him flying like a kite with its string cut. Seeing Lu Yang, Master of All Laws''s eyes lit up, and he swiftly flew towards him. That''s right, this lad has Emperor Yu''s Immortal Sword! Not good! Vast Sea Daoist Lord suddenly realized what Master of All Laws intended to do but without the spatial imprint, he couldn''t possibly catch up with Master of All Laws. Just when Master of All Laws thought he was about to obtain the Immortal Sword, his body suddenly stopped obeying him, and with a stumble, he fell to his knees in front of Lu Yang with a thud. Everyone watched this scene incredulously, whether it was the Seek Dao Sect or the Great Yu Alliance, they all involuntarily ceased fighting and stared dumbfounded. Without a doubt, it was Fairy Eternity who was in control. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment, then took a step to the left. He certainly did not dare to be knelt to by a Semi-Immortal. Master of All Laws thought this was an accident and felt utmost humiliation. He turned to the left and pounced towards Lu Yang fiercely, trying to snatch the Immortal Sword. At that moment, Fairy Eternity, worried that Lu Yang would get hurt, hurriedly controlled Master of All Laws to stop. Just as Master of All Laws had lunged forward like a tiger descending the mountain, he was commanded to stop, and due to inertia, his head hit the ground first. He was prostrating himself fully. Lu Yang once again fell silent as Master of All Laws repeatedly performed the gesture of respect. Would it be impolite for him to dodge? Uh, maybe you should get up first? Lu Yang suggested awkwardly. After all, the man was a full two hundred thousand years older than him and had a higher cultivation level. Finally, Master of All Laws realized that all that had happened was no accident. There must be someone pulling the strings behind the scenes, controlling him! Who could it be?! It was an Immortal, and moreover, an Immortal in the Seek Dao Sect who possessed his superior Dao Fruit! Master of All Laws wanted to escape, but Fairy Eternity, thinking he still intended to harm Lu Yang, directly ordered him not to move. Vast Sea Daoist Lord arrived in time, trapping Master of All Laws with the magic of spatial confinement. Phew, finally dealt with. After a hearty and satisfying battle, Vast Sea Daoist Lord captured Master of All Laws alive, his confidence soaring. In a fight between Semi-Immortals, it was extremely difficult to determine a winner, and it was even more difficult to capture the opponent alive. Chapter 732 Chapter 732: Chapter 731: Bountiful Harvest The battle of Semi-Immortals is exceedingly difficult to conclude, with self-detonations by Immortal Eternities that could last for ten days and the second Imperial Teacher being blasted for the same duration being common occurrences. In the same vein, if Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Master of All Laws were left to clash, it is quite possible they could fight for eight to ten days as well. Fairy Eternity secretly sabotaged, allowing this battle to come to an early end. However, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was completely unaware of all this. Master of All Laws wanted to struggle, but it was in vain; the complete spatial confinement nailed him in place, and without the permission of Vast Sea Daoist Lord, there was no way he could escape. He could never have anticipated encountering a superior Dao Fruit Immortal from the legends at Seek Dao Sect C was it the Time Immortal here, or the Immortal in charge of the Undying Dao Fruit? Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Either scenario demonstrated the terrifying nature of Seek Dao Sect. At this point, his view of Lu Yang completely changed; with an Immortal residing at Seek Dao Sect, there was no way Lu Yang''s Immortal Sword could have gone unnoticed by an Immortal''s discerning eyes. How could an Immortal possibly ignore such an exceptional Immortal Sword and allow a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator to possess it? The answer was almost self-evident C the Immortal held Lu Yang in extremely high regard, even bestowing him with an Immortal Sword! Lu Yang always felt that Master of All Laws looked at him strangely, but he couldn''t quite pinpoint what was odd about it. The Great Yu Alliance wanted to flee, but how could the Dao Seeking Sect allow them to do so when they were known for relentlessly pursuing their enemies until the end? Particularly, the child Grandmaster Tang Shengyi, who fought most fiercely, evoking unpleasant childhood memories in many of the Elders. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site Grandmaster''s combat skills seem to have improved quite a lot, the Grand Elder commented as he hurled the Dream Pillow at others while discussing via telepathy with his junior brothers and sisters. Indeed, looking at him now, he could take on two opponents single-handedly. When did Grandmaster become so formidable? What the Elders didn''t know was that the child Grandmaster, while guarding Captive Peak during his spare time, often sought combat advice from the prisoners there. The prisoners brought to Captive Peak in recent years were extraordinary individuals: the sixth Emperor Yu, those at the peak of Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Semi-Immortals, Imperial Teachers from the late stages of Great Yu all were legendary warriors with a history of countless battles. As the child Grandmaster asked them for advice, they dared not hold anything back, sharing their knowledge generously. The child Grandmaster''s combat skills rapidly improved. Spatial Cage! Vast Sea Daoist Lord used the Dao Fruit Outline to trap all the cultivators of the Great Yu Alliance in the bamboo forest, with not a single one able to escape. Hahaha, trying to run? Can you escape? After capturing Master of All Laws, Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s confidence skyrocketed! In this area of Seek Dao Sect, aside from Yun Zhi, he was the strongest! It seems that everything''s finally settled. Elder Brother Dai ended the fight, letting out a sigh of relief as the crisis passed without major peril. Who would have thought that a mere entry test for disciples would suddenly escalate into a battle amongst Semi-Immortals, even involving two Semi-Immortals taking part in the entry test. It seems with the coming of the Great Era, all sorts of demons and deities are emerging. Junior Brother Lu and Junior Brother Meng were merely unlucky, happening upon high-level conflicts, Elder Brother Dai thought to himself. Junior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Meng, prepare to wrap up the final steps of the entry test. Under the urgent circumstances, all participants of the third round were brought to Seek Dao Sect, among whom only Zhuang Ping, Zhou Xing''er, Gu Junye, and Daoist Xiantian passed the test. Apart from Gu Junye and Daoist Xiantian, the expressions of those who took part in the third round were still unsettled, having witnessed firsthand the foundations of Seek Dao Sect and observed the battle of Semi-Immortals. Such a level of combat is terrifying not just to mortals but would also strike fear into the heart of cultivators. The disciples of Seek Dao Sect escorted the eliminated individuals out of the sect, and their elders, seeing their younger generations unharmed, were overcome with emotion. They were wise and had seen their younger ones in the center of the unfolding battle. They had braced themselves for the possibility of their demise, yet unexpectedly, none of the younger generation had been injured. The joy of survival overshadowed the dismay of being screened out by the Seek Dao Sect. The four new recruits of the Seek Dao Sect didn''t have any elders to see them off, so there was no need to consider farewell arrangements. Zhuang Ping''s mother was locked in prison and couldn''t come out. Zhou Xing''er''s elders had always looked down on her and wouldn''t come to see her. Gu Junye had come alone. As for Daoist Xiantian, it goes without saying-the Seek Dao Sect was his home. In the bamboo forest, the cultivators of the Great Yu Alliance were all captured, and Daoist Xiantian even spotted two familiar Body Integration Realm cultivators. It was these two who had invited him to join the Great Yu Alliance, and after he refused, they revealed the fact that he possessed Jin Chan to True Master Guanqi. So they are from the Great Yu Alliance. Daoist Xiantian realized with a start, and was surprised at how quickly the Great Yu Alliance had been caught. Handling the affairs of the Great Yu Alliance was no longer the responsibility of the elders-Grandmaster Hongwen would take care of it himself. They had watched the entire process of the three rounds of testing and were now quietly discussing the new disciples through transmitted messages. This one, Gu Junye, is not bad; he can be taken under my wing, the Grand Elder said with a smile. This was Dai Bufan''s intention, as they both shared the Water Spirit Root. In the future, Dai Bufan could do the teaching himself, which would take a load off his shoulders as a master. Zhou Xing''er has quite a talent in cultivation; it just so happens I haven''t taken a disciple in many years. Raising one to take care of my medicine garden would be good, Uncle Ba mentioned. Then Zhuang Ping will be mine. This lad has a connection with Hongwen; it was Hongwen who assessed his character, the Fourth Elder laughed, not minding that Zhuang Ping''s roots were but Three Spirit Roots. Of course, it was too early to say who would be whose disciple. Accepting a disciple is a mutual process; it requires consent from both the master and the disciple. These three had just arrived at the Seek Dao Sect and were unfamiliar with everyone. They would be given a month''s time, and after a month, they could decide whom they would choose as their master. What should we do about the Ancestor? Should I take him under my name? The Eighth Elder asked eagerly, following Daoist Xiantian''s intention to treat him as an ordinary disciple. Are you really not afraid of the master breaking your legs? the Third Elder sighed, removing his armor. Mentioning the master, even the scam-savvy Eighth Elder was scared. The matter of Daoist Xiantian''s affiliations was a thorny issue. After asking around, no one dared to take Daoist Xiantian as a disciple, fearing that their own master might lock them in Captive Peak on a whim. The eight elders didn''t dare, but someone did. That person strode toward Daoist Xiantian Qi Tong, would you like to follow me in cultivation? The speaker held significant weight within Seek Dao Sect, and it was none other than Vast Sea Daoist Lord. The eight elders: Those unaware of the situation envied Daoist Xiantian, who was about to be taken as a disciple by a Semi-Immortal-a tremendously fortunate opportunity. Those in the know had much more complicated feelings. They were stunned that the patriarch of the resurgence was still alive and even more surprised by his very clear intention. I am willing! Daoist Xiantian didn''t care who he apprenticed under as long as he could have a peaceful environment for cultivation. All in all, the Seek Dao Sect made a bountiful haul today, not only taking in four new disciples but also recruiting a Semi-Immortal, five Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators, and more than twenty Body Integration Realm cultivators into Captive Peak. It was all a cause for great joy and celebration. Chapter 733 – 732 Zhu Tian: How Did So Many Semi Chapter 733: Chapter 732 Zhu Tian: How Did So Many Semi-Immortals Suddenly Appear? The battle unfolded by the Seek Dao Sect was too big to cover up; disciples participating in the entrance examination and their parents all witnessed it. Soon, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys. Good heavens, Master of All Laws has appeared, that''s the legendary peerless genius, to think he has cultivated to the level of Semi-Immortal! And his followers too, five at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and over twenty at the Body Integration Realm, my goodness, that''s almost half the Demon Territory there. That''s not even the most terrifying part. The fact that they ambushed the Seek Dao Sect only to be captured by them in return! Previously, people thought the Seek Dao Sect only had one cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, plus one method comparable to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, which is the standard configuration for an Immortal Sect. Who could have imagined that Seek Dao Sect had such a terrifying foundation. After this battle, the Seek Dao Sect truly solidified its status as the leader of the Five Great Immortal Sects. The ancestor who revived the Seek Dao Sect 50,000 years ago, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, is still alive; everyone thought he was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but he secretly advanced to a Semi-Immortal! The Seek Dao Sect is indeed fearsome. I have a nephew who participated in the Seek Dao Sect''s entrance examination. He happened to witness the whole process, and there''s one thing no one has mentioned. What detail? Fellow Daoist, do tell. You know of Lu Yang, Talent Lu, right? Who hasn''t heard of Lu Yang, the genius who fought beyond his rank during the Foundation Establishment Stage to challenge the Divinity Transformation Stage, a peerless prodigy unrivaled in the world! NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 That''s not all; according to my nephew, after Master of All Laws was defeated, he knelt down in front of Lu Yang. Lu Yang didn''t want to be worshiped and stepped to the left, but Master of All Laws stubbornly adjusted his position and kept kowtowing to Lu Yang, with an extremely proper posture! What, a Semi-Immortal kneeling to Lu Yang?! How is that possible! I too find it hard to believe, but my nephew saw it with his own eyes, it''s indeed a fact! Daoist Buyu and the Gold Clan Leader, who were eating and drinking on the side, listened to the whole discussion. Daoist Buyu was quite surprised. The Vast Sea Ancestor is still alive? He, as the Sect Leader, was actually unaware of such matters and only learned about them through others'' discussions. The Gold Clan Leader was also surprised, never expecting the Seek Dao Sect to have a Semi-Immortal. Looking at the current situation, who knows how many Great Powers are hiding in the dark. I hope the young patriarch can make a strong showing and truly place the Qiongqi Clan in the top ten in the struggle of the Great Era. I mustn''t slack off either, the Gold Clan Leader encouraged himself. Following Daoist Buyu for half a year brought about a metamorphosis in him. Daoist Buyu, who are we going to deceive next? In the Demon Territory, Demon City. In the ancient and distinguished palace, Zhu Tian was staring at the intelligence report handed to him, somewhat dazed. This isn''t right. I''ve waited for more than two hundred years and haven''t seen any Semi-Immortal appear. How come as soon as I take the position of Master of the Demon Territory, Semi-Immortals pop up from the ground like radishes? Not to mention Jiang Lianyi, Nightmare Supreme, Void Venerate, Master of All Laws, Vast Sea Daoist Lord How did so many Semi-Immortals suddenly appear? He had slept from the ancient times until now, aiming to be king and enjoy dominance in an era without Semi-Immortals, savoring absolute power. If he had known this era would be this lively, he would rather have continued sleeping, waiting for the next era, instead of squeezing into this crowded one. With how lively this is, I''m afraid Immortals might enter the stage too oh wait, Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space is already occupied by an Immortal. Zhu Tian bared his teeth in frustration, Even if I am the foremost beneath the Immortals, I''m afraid I won''t fare well in the struggle of the Great Era. Is it too late to go back to sleep now? Seek Dao Sect, Captive Peak. Captive Peak was never as lively as it was today. Usually, they would capture one by one, but today was different, with a whole thirty people joining the Captive Peak ''family''. If Captive Peak were to be considered a force, it would be a top-tier power on par with the Demon Territory. Upon entering Captive Peak, Master of All Laws''s pupils contracted sharply, as if he had seen a ghost. There were Wu Youdao, Nightmare Supreme, Void Venerate, and many familiar Great Yu Cultivators. No, it''s not just many acquaintances, all the sleeping Great Yu Cultivators he knew of were here! When exactly, and how, were these people captured and brought here? Especially Wu Youdao, if he''s here, where is Jin Buzheng? Jin Buzheng is the Second Imperial Teacher. The Nightmare Supreme and the Void Venerate are here, weren''t they captured by the Ancient Heavenly Court Could it be that the Seek Dao Sect is the public facade of the Ancient Heavenly Court? One terrifying fact after another surfaced, each one more dreadful upon closer consideration. The Master of All Laws realized that it was no injustice for him to be captured by the Seek Dao Sect, for the Sect''s strength was far beyond what they had shown! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord escorted the Master of All Laws and others into Captive Peak, using the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to reinforce each cell. The rest I leave to you, said the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, greeting someone at the entrance to Captive Peak before striding away. The Master of All Laws turned around, wanting to see who the Vast Sea Daoist Lord was speaking to. There were two figures at the entrance of Captive Peak, one male and one female, both known to the Master of All Laws. Lu Yang and Yun Zhi. How could it be these two people? Wait, the Master of All Laws remembered the Inner Demon Yun Zhi from the second round of the test. If Yun Zhi wasn''t Gu Junye''s Inner Demon but the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s, to what realm had Yun Zhi ascended to inflict the Vast Sea Daoist Lord with an Inner Demon?! And why would this Lu Yang come here? Yun Zhi didn''t give the Master of All Laws a chance to think, tossing him into a room isolated from external probing. Ha, don''t dream of getting any information from me Yun Zhi gave a fist salute to Lu Yang, I humbly request the elder to take action. Oh dear, in the end, it comes down to this Immortal''s help. An ominous figure appeared that chilled the Master of All Laws to the bone, emanating authoritative pressure from the roots, displaying absolute control from a superior over an inferior. Immortal! A being of higher standing, the holder of the Immortal Dao Fruit! Fairy Eternity emerged giggling from Lu Yang''s body and pointed at the Master of All Laws'' forehead. By my command, you must answer all questions, withhold no knowledge, and tell no lies. Yes, the Master of All Laws replied unconsciously. Now you may ask. Thank you for your assistance, senior. Which power do you come from? We come from the Great Yu Alliance, I am the Alliance Hierarch. When did you awaken? I possess an immortal body and have never slept, having lived from the beginning of Great Yu to the present. Why did you attack our Seek Dao Sect? For Emperor Yu Wu Yao''s immortal treasures. Seeing that Lu Yang held Wu Yao''s Immortal Sword, I suspected that the Seek Dao Sect might have Wu Yao''s other treasures. If I could obtain the Immortal Artifact, my strength would greatly increase. That''s why I planned to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect to conspire from within and seize this place. Eldest Senior Sister frowned slightly, somewhat confused, How did you know I killed Wu Yao and obtained all of Wu Yao''s treasures? What?! The Master of All Laws'' eyes widened in shock, and he found himself lost for words, struck as if by a thunderbolt, unable to digest the news for a good while. Wu Yao is dead? And you killed him? If I had known this, I would have to be kicked in the head by a donkey to come to your Seek Dao Sect! Chapter 734 Chapter 734: Chapter 733: Questions and Answers Master of All Laws wished he could become an Immortal right then, solidify the longevous Dao Fruit, reverse time, and return to yesterday, firmly deciding not to enter the Seek Dao Sect What kind of godforsaken place was the Seek Dao Sect? He had lived for two hundred thousand years, and this was the first time he''d heard of Immortals being killed off! Being able to kill Wu Yao meant that Yun Zhi was definitely an Immortal. There was also this unnamed female Immortal with an Immortal Dao Fruit. Adding them up, the Seek Dao Sect had two Immortals. With such strength, why bother being one of the Five Great Immortal Sects? Why not just straight up replace Great Xia? Replacing Great Xia, that actually seems feasible, Fairy Eternity pondered seriously as she stroked her chin. Isn''t it said that each dynasty can only last a hundred thousand years, and now it''s just the right time for a change of era? If she rides the trend of the times, joins forces with Miss Yun to unify the Central Continent, and becomes the emperor herself Lu Yang, what do you think of me establishing a Great Bean Dynasty? By then, I''ll be the Bean Emperor, Fairy Eternity counted on her fingers, The emperor takes turns, Miss Yun can be the second Bean Emperor, you the third, and whoever you want to appoint for the fourth term is up to you. Lu Yang: The naming skills of the Fairy, as always, leave much to be desired. NovelFire.site As a flattering courtier, Lu Yang heaped praise on Fairy Eternity: The Fairy is remarkable, casting aside hereditary succession for abdication, so the capable can take office. This is something that Great Qian, Great Yu, and Great Xia have never achieved. Your action, Fairy, will surely be admired for thousands of years to come and worshiped by future generations as a wise and enlightened monarch! Of course, I am remarkable, Fairy Eternity placed her hands on her hips, chin slightly lifted, with a face displaying a hint of pride. Yun Zhi ignored the disingenuous Lu Yang and the nearly floating Fairy Eternity, continuing to inquire: The treasure of Wu Yao lies within the Seek Dao Sect, so you should have easily considered the possibility that there was someone capable of killing Wu Yao within the sect. What led you to dismiss this possibility? I thought Emperor Yu had left this world, gone beyond the bounds of this box, and that your people from the Seek Dao Sect had happened upon his abandoned possessions by chance. Emperor Yu has a way to leave this world? Lu Yang was quite surprised. The world''s box was a creation of the Four Ancient Immortals who worked together to trap the one behind the curtain; even someone as powerful as that couldn''t leave, so how did Emperor Yu manage it? He must have, During these two hundred thousand years, I have met Emperor Yu many times. Since I am considered his junior and there were no conflicts of interest between us, he was rather friendly towards me, revealing his wish to go to the outer world. His Dao Fruit is the Exchange Dao Fruit, which emphasizes swapping. Anything belonging to him can be used as a bargaining chip for exchange. I suspect the reason he allowed the Great Yu Dynasty to perish was precisely because he wanted to sacrifice the entire Great Yu Dynasty, and not just let it happen. He might have even quickened the demise of Great Yu. The rampant natural disasters and human calamities during its last days, leaving people destitute and desperate, might not be a mere coincidence. Perhaps he first sacrificed the destiny of the Great Yu Dynasty, then sacrificed the dynasty itself. In any case, his plan was to sacrifice the Great Yu Dynasty in exchange for a way to reach the outside world. I had thought that he had departed for the outside world since then, but during the era of Great Xia, I discovered traces of his activity twice, though I never saw him personally. Nineteen years ago, in the state of Yu, a violent aura suddenly appeared, definitely that of Emperor Yu. The violent aura vanished in a flash, and its transformation was unlike any common occurrence. This led me to speculate that Emperor Yu had left this world. Yu state? Eldest Senior Sister nodded her head; this was consistent with the location where she had fought the ancient Immortal, and the process was roughly similar. If the person I battled was indeed Emperor Yu, then it''s quite possible he took that opportunity to abandon his Dao Fruit, sacrifice himself, and, by dying, escape to the outside world. Back then, Wu Yao wanted to contaminate the power of national fate, a force tied to countless lives. Regardless of success or failure, it would shake the causality of people across the world. Seeing the dire situation, Yun Zhi had no choice but to give it her all. The battle concluded swiftly, and Yun Zhi wasn''t sure whether Wu Yao had actually died or escaped to the outside world. However, there was no difference in the end; both scenarios resulted in the absence of Emperor Yu, the unpredictable element. Nineteen years ago? sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang was startled. Wasn''t that exactly the time he had just transmigrated to this world after his death? Damn it, could it be that my previous life was in the outer world, and Wu Yao, you swapped yourself out and brought me in? By the way, Fairy, can I ask if the Master of All Laws has ever felt the suppression of a Dao Fruit, in order to confirm whether the Time Immortal is still alive? Lu Yang remembered another matter. The Dao Fruit of Longevity contains two superior Dao Fruits: the Immortal Dao Fruit and the Time Dao Fruit. Fairy Eternity looked disdainfully at the Master of All Laws, It won''t work; he hasn''t fully mastered the Dao Fruit Outline of Longevity. He cannot sense the suppression of a superior Dao Fruit. Perhaps an Immortal Body of Longevity from the Ancient Times could, but not him. He''s lived for two hundred thousand years and still hasn''t fully mastered it? Lu Yang was astonished. The Master of All Laws had not only lived for two hundred thousand years but could also use the Immortal Body of Longevity to expedite his cultivation process. As I said, the key to mastering the Dao Fruit Outline lies in one''s comprehension; it''s not something that can be accumulated with time. Those with poor comprehension could live for a million years and still not become an Immortal. Do you know the whereabouts of the Four Ancient Immortals? Yun Zhi asked directly. The Master of All Laws shook his head, I do not know. There is an Immortal-level formation around the Sun that prevents anyone from approaching. Do you know who is responsible for this Immortal-level formation? The Master of All Laws showed a strange expression, clearly aware of the inside story. There are two Immortal-level formations around the Sun. The first Immortal-level formation was left by the original Emperor Qian, who claimed to have established a new order upon the ruins of Ancient Times. He was ambitious and asserted that even the Sun and Moon in the sky were his possessions. He did not allow anyone to approach and hence set up the first Immortal-level formation. After Great Qian collapsed, Wu Yao established the Great Yu Dynasty and tried many times to approach the Sun to observe the power of the Sun and Moon. However, he could not break through the formation left by the original Emperor Qian. Angered, he then set up another Immortal-level formation so that the original Emperor Qian could also not obtain the Sun. Lu Yang: Were you two founding emperors out of your minds? How many Immortals were born during the Great Yu Era? Two, one was Emperor Yu Wu Yao, and the other was Imperial Teacher Guan Shanhai. The first Imperial Teacher Guan Shanhai? Yes, both of them became Immortals during the grand founding ceremonies of their respective dynasties. Do you know what the Dao Fruit of Imperial Teacher Guan Shanhai is? I do not know. How many Immortals were born during the Great Qian Era? To my knowledge, only the original Emperor Qian, as he left an Immortal-level formation on the Sun. As for whether there were others who achieved Immortality, I am unaware. One last question, do you know of the Fire Dynasty? Yun Zhi asked calmly. Upon hearing this, the Master of All Laws''s pupils contracted sharply. Chapter 735 Chapter 735: Chapter 734: The Disappearance of the Fire Dynasty You also know about the Fire Dynasty?! Also? Yun Zhi realized that Master of All Laws was aware of the Fire Dynasty. Since learning of the existence of the Fire Dynasty in the Immortal Secret Realm, Yun Zhi had used all sorts of connections to inquire about news of the Fire Dynasty. But whether it was the first Emperor Xia, Jiang Pingan, or the recently captured Nightmare Supreme and Void Venerate, none had ever heard of the Fire Dynasty. This led Yun Zhi to doubt at times whether the Fire Dynasty had ever existed. Finally, she had encountered someone who knew of the Fire Dynasty. This place is indeed safe, and besides you three, no one else knows what I''ve said, right? the Master of All Laws, controlled by Fairy Eternity, had to reveal everything he knew. Of course, Yun Zhi replied, and Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang echoed her sentiment. With the three of them here, this was the safest place in the world. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If not for Fairy Eternity''s presence, the Master of All Laws would under no circumstances have been willing to talk about the Fire Dynasty. He had confided in his trusted followers about Wu Yao but had not uttered a word about the Fire Dynasty, which was telling. Thinking that there were two immortals here, one who had slain Emperor Yu and another who possessed the Immortal Dao Fruit, she felt somewhat relieved. I too was unaware of the existence of the Fire Dynasty at first. Not to boast, but in my zeal to learn numerous magic skills, I''ve visited all the Scripture Pavilions in the world, including those in the Imperial Palace of Great Yu. Not a single book mentioned the existence of the Fire Dynasty. It was only after I had cultivated to Semi-Immortal, faked my death to escape, and went into hiding, that I learned about the Fire Dynasty from the relics left in secretive realms, the clues revealed by Wu Yao, and the ruined temple murals. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co And when I returned to those secret realms where clues to the Fire Dynasty had been, I found that those places and the ruined temples had been vandalized. Lu Yang frowned, When exactly was the Fire Dynasty established? After the ancient times, before the Great Qian Dynasty. What?! Lu Yang was shocked. There had been a dynasty established in that period. Fairy Eternity did not know of the Fire Dynasty''s existence, so does that mean it was established after the Four Immortals sealed off the world? People say that in ancient times there was a battle among immortals that turned the stars into continents, after which the heritage was severed and even the ancient language was lost. Emperor Qian built the Great Qian Dynasty on the ruins of the ancient world. This is a misconception, After the Ancient Immortals turned stars into continents, the Fire Dynasty was established using the ancient language, and then after another hundred thousand years, the dynasty was destroyed. The cause of its destruction is unknown, but one thing is certain, someone was deliberately trying to erase the existence of the Fire Dynasty. And that person was an Immortal! That Immortal eradicated all traces of the Fire Dynasty''s existenceCarchitecture, mortals, cultivators, books, even the language Everything was gone. It was as if they wanted to sever everything related to the Fire Dynasty. Anyone who knew of the Fire Dynasty''s existence was at risk of being obliterated by that Immortal. In the late stage of Great Yu, I befriended a Semi-Immortal, who went by the Taoist name ''Wood Imprint.'' He also knew of the Fire Dynasty, and originally, our plan was to establish the Great Yu Alliance together. He was not an Immortal body and chose to hibernate. We had agreed that when the Great Era arrived, I would awaken him. But what I didn''t expect was that he perished before the Great Era even arrived. Every five thousand years, I would check on the status of the Wood Imprint Venerate, Thirty thousand years ago, in accordance with routine, I went to the Wood Imprint Venerate''s Cave Heaven, but when I arrived, I found him pierced through the chest, struck down by an untimely death! The voice of the Master of All Laws trembled, There were no signs of struggle at the scene. Even if he was in deep slumber, had someone attempted a sneak attack, his instincts would have alerted him to danger and he would have risen to fight. Even if overpowered, it should not have been a case of instant death. The one who killed him was not a Semi-Immortal, but an Immortal! At this point, the Master of All Laws showed a fearful expression, the fall of the Wood Imprint Venerate having cast a great psychological shadow over him. This is why I keep confirming that this place is secure and that no one else is eavesdropping, Should that Immortal learn about the matters here, my fate would likely be perilous. So that''s how it is, Yun Zhi mused thoughtfully, not having expected the Fire Dynasty''s existence to contain such hidden turmoil. It was probably that very Immortal who went to great lengths to conceal the Fire Dynasty''s existence who caused the break in the ancient lineage. At first, Yun Zhi had been unable to find any trace of the Fire Dynasty''s whereabouts and thought that the reason for its disappearance might be similar to that of Fairy Eternity''s, erased by malevolent forces behind the scenes using special methods. Now it seemed that the cause of the Fire Dynasty''s destruction was uncertain, but the reason for its thorough disappearance was someone else''s doing. What does the Fire Dynasty have to do with the Four Ancient Immortals? Yun Zhi asked again. She remembered that in the Immortal Eternity Secret Realm, there were ruins of the Fire Dynasty, and the ruins featured statues of Immortals whose gender she couldn''t distinguish. The Master of All Laws said cautiously, I saw a mural in a ruined temple, terribly damaged. I could only roughly make out that it was a mural from the early days of the Fire Dynasty''s establishment, depicting four majestic figures. I surmise, and it''s just a guess, that the Fire Dynasty might have been founded jointly by the Four Ancient Immortals. Uncertain about Yun Zhi and her companions'' stance towards the Four Ancient Immortals, the Master of All Laws stressed that these were all conjectures. From the ignorance of Yun Zhi and her companions regarding the Fire Dynasty, it was quite possible that the members of the Ancient Heavenly Court had fallen into a collective slumber before the establishment of the Fire Dynasty, only to have awakened recently. Wait, that''s not right either. Among these three, there were two Immortals; did they have any need to sleep? The Master of All Laws was horrified, venturing a bold guess. Could it be that you, members of the Ancient Heavenly Court, are impostors? He dared not continue this train of thought, fearing being silenced, even wanting to slap himself twice as punishment for being too clever and thinking too much for no reason! The Four Ancient Immortals founded the Fire Dynasty the Immortal concealing the Fire Dynasty''s existence Is this related to the death of the Time Immortal? Lu Yang murmured softly. If that were the case, then the strength of this unknown Immortal must be terrifyingly powerful. What, the Time Immortal has fallen? The Master of All Laws'' expression perked up when he heard Lu Yang''s musings. He quickly met the unfriendly gaze of Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity and gave an awkward smile. Covering up the existence of the Fire Dynasty, what is his purpose? Yun Zhi was equally puzzled. Was there some unspeakable secret associated with the Fire Dynasty? Yun Zhi hadn''t expected that the affair of the Fire Dynasty would involve an Immortal, moreover, an extremely ruthless one. Yun Zhi glanced at Lu Yang and suddenly remembered that he was only at the Nascent Soul Stage and not yet at a level to comprehend the machinations of Immortals. Junior Brother, leave the matter of the Fire Dynasty to me; don''t involve yourself, Lu Yang scratched his head, wondering if his Eldest Senior Sister was overestimating him. Being just a Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, even if he wanted to investigate the Fire Dynasty, his Cultivation Level wouldn''t allow it. Chapter 736 Chapter 736: Chapter 735: The Popular Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou Lu Yang felt that the matter of the Fire Dynasty sounded very dangerous. An esteemed elder had been sleeping soundly, only to be killed because he knew about the Fire Dynasty. Now that no one in the Cultivation World knows about the Fire Dynasty, one could infer that the methods of the Immortal responsible were far from gentle; probably, he killed all those who knew, leading to the complete disappearance of the Fire Dynasty. As the saying goes, a wise man does not stand under a shaky wall; naturally, he intended to stay far away. However, what kind of unspeakable secret does the Fire Dynasty hold? Lu Yang wondered. He had known about the existence of the Fire Dynasty for a long time, but hadn''t witnessed any great fortune or terror befall them. Strange. Junior Brother, you should focus on your cultivation now and not get involved in Immortal affairs, said the Eldest Senior Sister as she took Lu Yang out of Captive Peak, to prevent him from knowing too much. Fairy Eternity chuckled, as this showed who held the higher place in Miss Yun''s heart. Oh, and Elder, you should leave as well. The Eldest Senior Sister also sent Fairy Eternity away because, given her nature, she would probably turn around and tell the Junior Brother everything she knew at once. After asking all the important questions, it was best to verify the truth and falsity of the remaining ones with the Master of All Laws, then corroborate it with his close confidants. The Fire Dynasty existed for a hundred thousand years, which means I''ve been dead for four hundred thousand years? Fairy Eternity suddenly felt a hundred thousand years older. The focus of your concern might be somewhat different from others, someone remarked. NovelFire.site While they were talking, they encountered Vast Sea Daoist Lord hurrying towards the inner reaches of Seek Dao Sect. Elder Vast Sea, what are you doing? Just don''t say you''ve seen me, Vast Sea Daoist Lord hastily said, continuing his flight toward the inner reaches of Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang was baffled by the hurried manner of Vast Sea Daoist Lord. It was only when he reached the nine peaks of Seek Dao Sect that he understood the reason. While he and the Eldest Senior Sister were interrogating the Master of All Laws, various Great Sects had sent their visiting cards, wishing to visit Seek Dao Sect to witness the elegance of the legendary Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Representatives from the nine Super-grade Sects and the other four Great Immortal Sects had all arrived, making Seek Dao Sect exceedingly lively for a time. After all, opportunities to see a Semi-Immortal were rare, and not everyone was like Lu Yang, who either harbored an Immortal in his body or encountered a Semi-Immortal upon leaving his home. Presumably, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was not willing to meet so many people, which is why he hid in the depths of Seek Dao Sect. Since Daoist Buyu was often away and the Eldest Senior Sister was in Captive Peak, the Grand Elder had no choice but to take charge and entertain the guests. Elder Vast Sea is in seclusion. Dear guests, please leave your gifts and then return the way you came, advised the Grand Elder politely and meticulously, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a Great Sect. Since learning that Vast Sea Daoist Lord was still alive, the Grand Elder had been standing much straighter than before. Had it been in the past, even on Seek Dao Sect''s grounds, the Grand Elder would not have dared to speak in such a manner. The decision not to tell the upper echelons of Seek Dao Sect that Vast Sea Daoist Lord was still alive proved to be right. The representatives of the various Great Sects huffed and glared but dared not make a scene. Old Lu, over here. Lu Yang heard Meng Jingzhou''s voice and looked up to see Meng Jingzhou on the second floor of Hundred Fragrance Building, gesturing to him almost like a brothel hostess summoning customers. When Lu Yang reached the second floor, he saw many familiar faces. Lan Ting, Bai Ming, Yan Tianzhi, you''re all here too, Lu Yang greeted them with a smile. Each of the Great Sects had also brought their outstanding younger generation along. Man Gu, Tao Yaoye, Li Haoran, and Meng Jingzhou, as the excellent younger generation of their own sect, were also present. Your Seek Dao Sect is making quite a name for yourselves, Bai Ming said with a laugh, patting Lu Yang''s shoulder enviously; all along the way, he had heard discussions about Seek Dao Sect. It''s just luck, all luck, replied Lu Yang with humble laughter. It''s a good thing that your Seek Dao Sect is only now becoming famous. If it had happened a few days earlier, I''m afraid all those who had wanted to join our sect would have run over to your side. The Five Elements Sect had just finished recruiting disciples a few days ago. The same goes for the Laurel Fairy Palace. When our senior sisters went to test mortals'' characters and decide who could join our Laurel Fairy Palace, many people said they wanted to join the Seek Dao Sect and become Junior Sister to Senior Brother Lu Yang, Lan Ting said with a hint of grievance. Had it not been for their earnest persuasion, the number of disciples recruited this year might have been less than half of previous years. Tao Yaoye suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis. Is there anyone who wants to become my junior sister? Meng Jingzhou pointed to himself and asked. Lan Ting looked odd and hesitated before nodding, There are. Meng Jingzhou was delighted, feeling his charm was on par with Lu Yang. It''s because you''re known as the young master of the Meng Family, and word has spread about how you sit unmoved amid chaos, single-mindedly seeking cultivation. So? So, those girls secretly say you''re the ''cold and noble Buddha of the Imperial City'' and want to take advantage of the momentum to become the Buddha''s wife. Meng Jingzhou''s face darkened. Yan Tianzhi, who had remained silent, couldn''t hold back a laugh any longer, and burst out laughing. His laughter seemed contagious, and soon everyone was laughing. Aren''t we all at the mid-stage Nascent Soul by now? How about we find a place to spar? Bai Ming suggested after they had eaten and drunk their fill. Let''s do it. Everyone was at the age where they relished combat, and they all agreed. The news that Lu Yang and others would fight in the arena spread quickly. Lu Yang''s reputation was too significant. Even in a sect like the Seek Dao Sect, where talents were common, Lu Yang''s deeds were unique. Our sect is going to fight with other Immortal Sects. Really, who''s going to fight? Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Meng, Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Man, and Senior Sister Tao. So many people! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hurry up, we''ll miss it if we''re late. The area around the arena was bursting with people, their eyes filled with excitement. New recruits Zhuang Ping, Zhou Xing''er, Gu Junye, and Daoist Xiantian were also there to watch the fight. So, who''s fighting who? Junior Sister Lan Ting, how about you and I have a friendly spar? Tao Yaoye said, holding a red paper umbrella and half her face hidden in shadow, as she took the initiative to challenge Lan Ting. Sure, please go easy on me, Junior Sister Tao. Someone from the Barbarian tribe? Right. Then it''s you and me. Yan Tianzhi spoke concisely. The method for cultivating War Patterns in their Five Elements Sect came from ancient tribes, and here was Man Gu from the Ancient Barbarian TribeChow could he not be eager for a good fight? Junior Brother Li Haoran seems to have no reputation in the outside world, eh? I wonder how skilled he is? Bai Ming said with a smile. Both Man Gu and Tao Yaoye had resounding reputations outside, but only Li Haoran seemed non-existent, never having made a move. We''ll see when we try. Li Haoran was not intimidated by Bai Ming. He was suspected to possess a nascent outline of a Reincarnation Dao Fruit, with an unclear origin. If he were to leave the Seek Dao Sect, it was very likely that certain interested parties would target him, which could explain why he was not well-known. But not being well-known didn''t mean he couldn''t fight. So, does that leave just the two of us? Lu Yang hadn''t expected opponents to be chosen so quickly, and now only he and Meng Jingzhou were left on the field. Chapter 737 Chapter 737: Chapter 736: The Contest Old Lu, don''t worry, I won''t let you lose too badly, Meng Jingzhou said, indicating he would preserve some dignity for Lu Yang with a brotherly concern. Lu Yang''s face darkened. Meng Jingzhou, do you have no shame at all? I can''t use my Seven-star Sword Array or Village in the Palm, so am I supposed to just spew Three Flavored True Fire at you until you die? The Seven-star Sword Array and Village in the Palm were techniques associated with his identity as Young Sect Master Lu, definitely not to be used in front of a crowd. The Immortal-slaying Sword Array was also reserved for Young Sect Master Lu, so that was out as well. Against other cultivators of the same level, Lu Yang was confident he could win without resorting to these trump cards. But Meng Jingzhou was a different story; without getting serious, he couldn''t be defeated. How about I take a step back and promise not to use Single Curse Fist, how does that sound? Meng Jingzhou generously suggested. Lu Yang suspected the reason no one dared to fight Meng Jingzhou was that they were terrified of being struck by Single Curse Fist. If that hit them, their life would become as wretched as Meng Jingzhou''s own sad fate. Of course, Lu Yang wasn''t much better off; his Lu''s Arhat Fist was equally fearful to others. How about you don''t hold back, and you try using it on me, see who''s tougher, Lu Yang, who had faced the trials of Immortals without dying, didn''t believe that Single Curse Fist could harm him. Meng Jingzhou pretended not to hear Lu Yang''s words. He wasn''t stupid. Lu Yang, that rascal, was constantly causing trouble and stumbling upon opportunities. Who knew if he might end up marrying a Semi-Immortal or Immortal one day? He dared not use Single Curse Fist on Lu Yang. NovelFire.site Old Lu, if you don''t say anything, I''ll take that as your agreement to our fight! Meng Jingzhou said with a cold smile. Once the fight started, it didn''t matter whether Lu Yang agreed or notCit would be considered agreement! Junior Sister Tao, it''s been a year since we last met. I''m curious how far your cultivation has progressedCor has there been no progress at all? Lan Ting flicked her fingertips, releasing countless whirlwinds. They seemed weak, but any mid-stage Nascent Soul who met them would be gravely injured. Tao Yaoye twirled her umbrella and spun on her toes to ward off the whirlwind attacks from all directions with a dance-like grace. Junior Sister Lan has taken the trouble. In cultivation, persistence is key. With long-term commitment, there''s bound to be some reward. There are so many people in this world who yearn for cultivation but don''t get the chance. Compared to them, I''m already very fortunate. Lan Ting chuckled softly, and with a light step on the platform, faint lights illuminated, forming several intricate arrays. Junior Sister Tao seems content, which is good. Speaking of which, Junior Sister, you managed to invent something as wondrous as the Dream Mirage, which is very popular in the mortal realm. Seeing how rapidly Dream Mirage has developed, you must have devoted a lot of effort. If you had focused that effort on cultivation, perhaps you could have achieved even greater success than now. Tao Yaoye smiled sweetly, her movements not a moment too slow. She closed her red umbrella, transforming it into a spear, and struck at the Array Eye of the large formation. The Dream Mirage is a combined effort of wisdom between Elder Brother Lu Yang and me. The name was even his idea. How could I not put in some effort on it and honor the hard work we both shared? Lan Ting engaged in combat with the sash of her dress, moving between illusion and reality, with softness overcoming strength. I have also experienced the Dream Mirage a few times, especially the part in ''Eternal Love'' where fellow disciples become a couple and live happily ever after, evoking the envy of many outsiders. Illusionary Realms are like dreams, Junior Sister Tao. You created such heartfelt illusions; I wonder how many times you''ve experienced them in dreams. I''ve heard that those who attain mastery over Illusionary Realms often struggle to distinguish between the illusion and reality. Junior Sister, you must not follow in those footsteps and trap yourself in an Illusionary Realm. Tao Yaoye smiled sweetly, First, I''d like to thank Junior Sister Lan for her concern, but it seems she has little contact with Elder Brother Lu Yang and may not know that his specialty is breaking through illusory realms. With the Elder Brother here, there will be no danger of getting trapped in illusions. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If I really get trapped in an illusory realm, Elder Brother Lu Yang will also come to my rescue. As Lan Ting tried to hook away Tao Yaoye''s red paper umbrella by wielding the Nascent Soul with the primal chaos Yin and Yang as a weapon, she said, Elder Brother Lu Yang has a heart for the world, and if Junior Sister Tao is in trouble, of course, he will lend a hand. However, there are so many in the world facing dangers; I''m afraid that when the time comes, Elder Brother Lu Yang might be too preoccupied to attend to Junior Sister. It''s still wiser for Junior Sister to learn to save herself. Tao Yaoye moved gracefully, her wrist turning to dodge the attack of the primal chaos Yin and Yang and enshrouded Lan Ting in an illusionary realm. I''ll travel the world with the Elder Brother, punishing the wicked and rescuing those in need. Should I encounter any difficulties, Elder Brother will naturally help me. Junior Sister Lan, being an outsider, I''m afraid you won''t witness such scenes. As someone born with a Five Elements Immortal body, Bai Ming''s Nascent Soul was unique to the Five Elements; it appeared in five colors. The five-colored Nascent Soul clasped its tiny hand, summoning the five elemental magic skills of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth for an attack. Go! The five-element magic skills blasted toward Li Haoran simultaneously. With the screech of the Golden Crow''s True Flame, the heat blurred the vision. Within the True Flame, multiple flying knives were enveloped, with Weak Water enhancing the Golden Crow''s True Flame. Walls of earth sprang up on all sides, trapping Li Haoran inside, while infinite trees emerged from beneath the ground, their branches poisoned and bristling with spikes, untouchable. The reputation of the Five Elements Immortal body truly lives up to its name, Li Haoran said, facing the five different attacks with composure, and summoned a flame in his palm to strike back at Bai Ming''s Golden Crow True Flame. He collected the Weak Water released by Bai Ming with a replica of a jade bottle, smashed the earth walls in front of him with a sledgehammer, refined the incoming flying knives into a weapon for his own use with his skill of artifact refinement, and cut down the continuously emerging trees with a Bodhi arm, leaving the disciples below in awe. Facing the five different attacks with divided and calm processing showed how composed Li Haoran was in combat. What''s the point of launching five attacks at once? I can launch six! Li Haoran chuckled and urged his Nascent Soul. An explosive bang sounded, and Li Haoran was blown to pieces, which truly startled Bai Ming, who thought Li Haoran had made a mistake in his cultivation. Look, Elder Brother Li can still move! someone shouted excitedly from below. Amidst the dust, six objects moved at high speedCLi Haoran''s head, torso, and four limbs. Bai Ming''s eyelid twitched as he watched; even when fighting with members of the demonic sect, he had never encountered such an unorthodox combat style. Li Haoran''s head spat out Six-C Divine Fire, his torso lunged straight at Bai Ming, his hands held gourds refined to expel Yin and Yang energies capable of seizing souls, and his boots were studded with poison-coated iron spikes that would burst out instantaneously if blocked, catching one off guard. Six attacks were launched simultaneously! Bai Ming and his Nascent Soul struggled to respond to these attacks, barely keeping up with the various Divine Abilities and magic skills. The hidden mechanisms in the various magic artifacts often plunged him into peril. Suddenly, Li Haoran''s hair flew out, each strand stiff as steel needles, forming a whirling disc that sped towards Bai Ming! You''ve been wearing a wig this whole time?! Bai Ming cast an envious glance toward the neighboring platform. Why were Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting''s fight so harmonious, while his own was fraught with deadly traps everywhere. Chapter 738 Chapter 738: Chapter 737: The Strongest Single! Yan Tianzhi and Man Gu were evenly matched. Yan Tianzhi didn''t hold back, unleashing the three great War Patterns of Shield Ghost, Taotie, and Zhuyan right from the start. The Zhuyan War Pattern had been inscribed by him during the Nascent Soul Stage. Behind Yan Tianzhi, the two demons and a ghost roared, causing the space itself to ripple slightly, which was an awe-inspiring sight. Man Gu summoned the Nascent Souls of his ancestors, and whichever ancestor''s form the Nascent Soul took on, Man Gu would acquire the abilities of that ancestor; hence, his combat power during the Nascent Soul Stage was the most variable. Luckily, this time the summoned ancestor was a legendary figure with great renown, one who had even followed Fairy Eternity in the ancient times and was quite famous! When Man Gu merged with the Nascent Soul, his entire temperament changed in an instant, becoming ancient, mysterious, and powerful! Roar- Clutching an eight-sided purple-golden hammer, Man Gu was ferocious and haunting, his roar resounding in every direction, his very voice a match for Yan Tianzhi''s three great War Patterns in terms of intensity! This was the most common way of combat among the Barbarian Tribe in the ancient times: intimidate your enemies with a couple of fierce roars before the actual fight. At the same time, there was a recording of the sage''s teachings playing in the background, striking a jarring note amidst the intense atmosphere. When friends come from afar, is it not a pleasure NovelFire.site Among any three walkers, one is surely my teacher This was from the talismans affixed to the handle of the hammer, capable of playing the sage''s teachings and serving as the only evidence of Man Gu being a Confucian Cultivator. Yan Tianzhi fused with the Shield Ghost, and an arm''s length in front of him, a shield appeared-a person tall, with a dark aura swirling around it. Yan Tianzhi, wielding the shield, charged forward, with Taotie and Zhuyan acting as his protectors on either side, all of them rushing towards Man Gu! The eight-sided purple-golden hammer swept across all directions, and this was the Nine Heavens Thunder Hammer Technique Man Gu had mastered, powerful and swift as lightning that could shake the heavens and resound through the celestial palace! In the Yan Mountains, Man Gu killed a Spirit Transformation stage great demon that had infiltrated Great Xia, which was battered beyond recognition by that very hammer. A regular Nascent Soul Stage cultivator wouldn''t dare to even touch the hammer. With the augmentation of his ancestral Nascent Soul, Man Gu''s Nine Heavens Thunder Hammer Technique was brought to a whole new level. Although ancient ancestors had not learned such a hammer technique, the one he was channeling had followed Fairy Eternity and had innate combat intuition. When his spirit inhabited Man Gu''s body, it manifested in an all-around enhancement excluding intelligence! Taotie opened its mouth to inhale and exhale in all directions, Zhuyan swept his club across the world, and the hammer, like thunder on the run, lifted waves of spiritual essence with each strike. The two ascended to the sky and entwined in battle up in the air, the heavy hammer in Man Gu''s grasp swung as swiftly as the wind, a manifestation of the strength from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s bloodline. Boom! The hammer smashed down on the shield, and Yan Tianzhi felt it like relentless waves crashing down, with a force that was continuous and unyielding, affecting his internal organs and all his meridians. Thrilling! Yan Tianzhi laughed heartily, for it had been a long time since he experienced such an exhilarating battle! Meng Jingzhou, under the effects of Lu''s Arhat Fist, had become truly bald, a veritable Buddhist child of the Imperial City. Sword Control Technique! Lu Yang was surrounded by sharp Sword Qi, and pointing upward with two fingers, the Sword Washing Pool surged like a dragon emerging from an abyss, colliding with Meng Jingzhou like a big truck. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Meng Jingzhou''s execution of the Shocking Heaven Six Forms was even more masterful; his seemingly simple and unadorned punch was in fact laden with the power to split mountains and crack stones, resonating with the heavens and earth and drawing the surrounding spiritual essence to its aid, the mere sound of the punch classified as a sonic attack. Upon collision, Meng Jingzhou took a half step back, showing that the Sword Washing Pool still had the upper hand in terms of power. Lu Yang attempted to send the Invincible Nascent Soul into Meng Jingzhou''s body, kindly helping him advance to a triple-Nascent Soul stage Great Power. But Meng Jingzhou, unappreciative of good intentions, ran as fast as he could, refusing to let the Invincible Nascent Soul touch him at all costs. Golden Bird True Flame, Three Flavored True Fire! Nirvana True Fire! The three true fires collided, causing a massive explosion with two birds chiming in, flames shot up to the sky, and the arena turned into a blasting furnace, within which two nimble figures fought amid the flames. Within the firelight, the pure Yang Tai Chi Diagram reappeared, and the six-armed deity''s boxing techniques rumbled like thunder, clashing hard against the Sword Washing Pool, Lu Yang conjured clones with the Tree Planting Spell, each wielding the Green Peak and Dark Moon swords to fight, yet still at a disadvantage. Look, it''s three heads and six arms! disciples of the Prison Suppressing Sect exclaimed in shock, unable to believe what they were seeing. How can this be possible! This was the Great Divine Skill most revered by body cultivators, never heard of anyone being able to use it at the Nascent Soul Stage. Baldy, three heads and six arms, that''s the wrathful Vajrapani, the Protector of Buddhism from the Suspension Temple! One of the Suspension Temple''s senior brothers saw Meng Jingzhou and his eyes lit up. Amongst the flames, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou fought while conversing. Don''t forget you still owe me a chance to show off, Meng Jingzhou reminded Lu Yang. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou was referring to the Mid-stage Golden Core finals when Lu Yang had him concede to allow himself to take the spotlight first, promising to give Meng Jingzhou a chance to shine afterward. But now at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul, Lu Yang, that bastard, still hadn''t fulfilled his promise. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment, if Meng Jingzhou hadn''t reminded him, he really would have forgotten about it. With composure, Lu Yang intentionally slowed his sword techniques, Of course I remember, it''s just that I hadn''t found the right opportunity until now. Meng Jingzhou''s six eyes looked askance at Lu Yang, suspecting that the young man had forgotten his promise. Sword light and fist shadows intertwined, Sword Qi gracefully agile, seeking to find a gap to breach Meng Jingzhou''s defense. Meng Jingzhou, transformed into the wrathful Vajrapani, faced the sword moves like a violent storm, using his fists to ward off the Qi and dissipating myriad assaults into nothingness. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! With six arms, he performed the Shocking Heaven Six Forms; its power magnified exponentially, the Green Peak Sword positioned across his chest, Lu Yang, along with his sword, was sent flying backward and tumbled off the stage with a roll. What, so it''s Senior Brother Meng who won! During the Mid-stage Golden Core finals, Senior Brother Meng lost to Young Sect Master Lu, who then fought Senior Brother Lu to a drawChow could Senior Brother Lu lose to Senior Brother Meng?! This shows that the strength of these three individuals is not much different; any slight disparity can affect the final outcome! Such a terrifying Single Body Spiritual Root, probably unmatched by any previous generations with Single Body Spiritual Roots. The strongest Single Body indeed. If Junior Brother Meng remains single, his future is boundless. Meng Jingzhou, hearing the discussions below, darkened in complexion, wishing they hadn''t praised him at all. When Lu Yang fell off the arena, he was caught by the Sword Washing Pool, after climbing out, he pointed towards the top of a nearby mountain, slightly puzzled. Why is everyone flying out, has something big happened? The Great Sects, as if with a collective intuition, all flew out from the hospitality hall, swarming like bees towards the Seek Dao Sect''s gates. It didn''t take long for some curious senior brothers to find out what was happening. It''s the Sect Leader who has returned; all the elders and sect leaders from the Great Sects have gone to welcome the Sect Leader. Meng Jingzhou looked out, observing the individuals from the Great Sects with their gleaming weapons, which didn''t at all look like a welcome for Daoist Buyu. Lu Yang kept silent, presuming that his master must have heard about Vast Sea Daoist Lord still being alive and had hurried back to pay respects to the ancestor. But the master seemed to have forgotten, he was not the only one who wished to meet the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Chapter 739 Chapter 739: Chapter 738: Daoist Buyu Returns to the Sect The Seek Dao Sect was not far away when two sneaky figures approached it. Big brother, as a member of the Demon Race, can I really enter the Seek Dao Sect? The Clan Leader of the Gold Clan had a worried frown on his face, looking anxious. Daoist Buyu stroked his beard, pondering for a moment, Our sect has always treated everyone equally, regardless of whether they are from the Demon Race or Human Race. However, I''m not sure about the Vast Sea Daoist Lord; maybe he doesn''t take kindly to the Demon Race. In that case, hide here. I''ll go ahead and scout the path. Be careful, Big Brother. Don''t worry, I''ve been roaming the jianghu for so many years, when have I ever encountered an accident? Daoist Buyu, who now looked different than his usual untidy appearance, was dressed in a clean and graceful Daoist robe, his hair bun neat, with a few loose beard strands fluttering in the wind. Daoist Buyu stepped steadily towards the gate of the mountain. Soon, under the watchful eye of the Gold Clan Leader, Daoist Buyu was discovered by the visiting Great Sects. The sect members poured out of the Seek Dao Sect in droves, shouting as they gave chase to Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu fled in an embarrassing scramble, narrowly escaping capture several times. The Gold Clan Leader shivered at the sight, feeling that the Human Race cultivators were even more ferocious than their Demon Race. While frightened, he couldn''t help but be touchedChis big brother had used himself as bait to lure away danger and protect his safety; recognizing him as a brother was not a mistake. Big Brother is truly loyal. When I get back, I''ll speak to Little Ancestor and see if our families can form an alliance. With the Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Little Ancestor, two semi-immortals overseeing things, it shouldn''t be hard to maintain a top ten position in the struggle of the Great Era. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Buyu, the Old Thief, if you have the guts, stop running! Each one of the cultivators at the Body Integration Realm visiting the Seek Dao Sect had a deep-seated grudge against Daoist Buyu. Although they didn''t get to see the legendary Vast Sea Daoist Lord on this trip, seeing Daoist Buyu was also a trip well made. You dare chase me? Be careful that the Vast Sea Ancestor doesn''t settle scores with you afterwards! While Daoist Buyu was in hasty flight, he didn''t forget to intimidate everyone. Daoist Buyu felt that his luck had been really poor for the past half-year, plagued by continuous misfortune, being found and chased time and again. Now even at the doorstep of the Sect, he still encountered so many acquaintances. Should I pay a visit to Buddhism? Daoist Buyu hesitated for a moment, but thinking of his second disciple Ye Zijin''s reputation in the Buddha Country as like the passing of Buddha, he figured Buddhism probably wouldn''t bless him, his master. A flash of sword light whisked past him, and Daoist Buyu instantly snapped back to attention, First, I need to focus on escaping. I''ll think about luck later. Unite man and sword! Daoist Buyu uttered lightly and merged into one with his sword. The sword transformed into a beam of light, moving at an ultimate speed. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords! The sword flickered, turning into thousands upon thousands of swords. Each one''s length, style, pattern, and even the tassel were identical to the original. Even if one used Spiritual Sense to investigate, they couldn''t determine which one was the initial sword. Daoist Buyu was hiding among the swords. Open the Heavenly Eye! Heavenly Eye, reveal thyself! All causality lies within the circle! Demon-Reflecting Mirror! As visible as a fire in the dark! All the cultivators showed off their divine abilities, determined to catch Daoist Buyu. Unfortunately for them, Daoist Buyu was not so easily captured. His method of escape was based on Swordsmanship, further refined with hints from The Ancestor of Thieves, combined with his own insights. Without someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, nobody should dream of catching him. My master sure is popular, Lu Yang stood at the gate of the mountain, remarking as he watched the chaos. Third Senior Sister Gan Tian stood beside him, while countless flying swords whirled through the air, dazzling even Fairy Eternity who praised Daoist Buyu''s talent. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect and various other great sects had all gathered here, their heads swiveling left and right, up and down, following the swarm of flying swords. Their elders chased after Daoist Buyu, and regardless of whether they caught up or not, they wouldn''t be able to return to the Seek Dao Sect; Lan Ting and the others couldn''t continue fighting either, as continuing would soon leave them unable to find their master. Among the four groups of combat, only the group consisting of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had determined a winnerCit was still an internal squabble. Taking advantage of the moment of watching the battle, Meng Jingzhou pointed at his shiny bald head, Old Lu, why don''t you use your Eternity Technique? Lu Yang activated the Eternity Technique, his large hand clasped on Meng Jingzhou''s head, and miraculously, hair began to growCit truly was as if an immortal had touched his head, granting him lifelong growth. The flying swords flew farther and farther away, and Qiu Jin''an and the others also followed to a distant place, until only a few small dots could be seen. Then, this is where we part ways. Bai Ming and the others hurried to say their goodbyes, following in the shadows of their masters. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect waited at the gate for about a quarter of an hour when the disheveled Daoist Buyu returned to the sect on a flying sword. It was unclear whether the dirt on him was from being captured and beaten on the ground or from escaping through the sky amidst a barrage of attacks. But in any case, he had returned safely, more or less. Hahaha, there''s no need for such a welcome, everyone disperse, said Daoist Buyu, waving his hand as if the disheveled state was not his own. After all, Daoist Buyu was the sect leader, and his authority still stood. When he said for people to disperse, they dispersed, without any warm greeting. Gan Tian has become a Unification True Monarch, not bad, not bad at all. It seems the journey to the Demon Territory has been quite fruitful, Daoist Buyu said, slightly surprised by Gan Tian''s advancement speed. He had estimated that Gan Tian would need another two or three years to reach the Unification Realm. This meant there were unexpected gains during the trip to the Demon Territory. Little Lu has reached the mid-stage Nascent Soul, and so has Little Meng, Daoist Buyu clicked his tongue in wonder. They truly were seeds of the Great EraChe thought he had cultivated quickly, but the young generation was even faster. By the way, did the Phoenix Ancestor visit our sect? Daoist Buyu asked, causing Lu Yang''s body to stiffen. Why do you ask, master? Some time ago, the Phoenix Ancestor brought ''Dragon and Phoenix Change'' to me and even gave me a beating. I was thinking that I didn''t leave my name on it, so I guessed someone must have told the Phoenix Ancestor about it. Lu Yang laughed awkwardly, The Phoenix Ancestor has eyes and ears everywhere, maybe she figured it out by using the law of causality. Is that so? I also heard that the Phoenix Ancestor claims to be from our Heavenly Court Sect, what''s that about? Just as Lu Yang was grappling with how to explain this to his master, Meng Jingzhou eagerly stepped in, Put simply, Old Lu awakened the sleeping Phoenix Ancestor, and the Phoenix Ancestor now acknowledges Lu Yang as her senior brother. Clearly, such a simplistic explanation was beyond Daoist Buyu''s comprehension. Daoist Buyu temporarily skipped over the things he found difficult to understand and asked eagerly, What about the Vast Sea Daoist Lord? Is he really still alive? Not only is the Vast Sea Daoist Lord alive, but there''s also another ancestor who is still among the living. Who is it? Daoist Buyu thought about all the ancestors but couldn''t recall an ancestor who should still be alive. Daoist Xiantian. By chance, when Old Meng and I were out on a mission, we encountered Daoist Xiantian, who had started over after disbanding his cultivation. We brought him back with us. Daoist Buyu was silent for a moment, Is there anything else I''m not aware of? Lu Yang thought for a while, counting on his fingers, Nothing much else, just that Old Meng and I encountered the Void Venerate and the Nightmare Supreme while we were out. Seeing we couldn''t win, we asked Eldest Senior Sister for help. Then there''s the Master of All Laws, who led the Great Yu Alliance. They set their sights on the immortal sword I had, planning to sneak into the sect and rob it, but we caught them all in one swoop. I reckon most of the Great Yu Cultivators are now in our Captive Peak, leaving hardly a few outside. Daoist Buyu was silent for an even longer time. He knew about the Void Venerate and the Master of All Laws but had no idea these things were related to Lu Yang. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Living for two thousand years, the things he caused were nothing compared to his young disciple''s gains in a single year. Little Lu, have you considered taking over as sect leader now? Chapter 740 Chapter 740: Chapter 739: The Spring and Autumn Brush Technique Lu Yang shook his head like a rattle-drum, firmly rejecting his master''s suggestion. Having seen Fairy Eternity act as the Acting Sect Master for three days and three months, one could tell that being a Sect Leader was no leisurely position. It seemed more appropriate to suggest that Eldest Senior Sister, who is highly respected and academically exceptional, take on the role instead. Daoist Buyu was quite relieved. He hadn''t expected his young disciple to be so steadfast in his Daoist heart, unmoved even by such an astronomical chance to inherit the Sect Leader''s position. Is Xiao Zhi around? Eldest Senior Sister is currently interrogating Master of All Laws and a few others whose names we don''t even know at Captive Peak. Would you like me to call her out? Daoist Buyu breathed a sigh of relief that she wasn''t there, No no, I was just asking casually. Although he had been quite honest during this period, he always felt an inexplicable sense of guilt whenever he saw his eldest disciple. After returning to the Sect, Daoist Buyu saw that his third and fourth disciples had made significant progress in their cultivation and was very happy. I wonder when the five of us will be able to reunite. It''s been a hundred years since your second Senior Brother has come back. Your second Senior Brother caused such a stir in Buddha Country that even I was implicated, to the point where the followers of Buddhism look at me with disfavor. Daoist Buyu shook his head gently. Oh, what a disciple, causing trouble and implicating the Sect. How many times had he taught him, to hide his identity when causing trouble outside, yet he never seemed to remember the most stressed points. However, on the flip side, since the second Senior Brother caused trouble outside and never returned to Seek Dao Sect, in some sense, he was also keeping the trouble away from the Sect. Buddha Country still often sends letters to Seek Dao Sect, hoping they will bring Ye Zijin back as soon as possible. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.Co Every time, Daoist Buyu fobs them off with excuses like A sovereign''s command may be disobeyed far from home. Lu Yang thought to himself that the dislike the Buddhists had for his master probably had little to do with his second Senior Brother. Regarding this second Senior Brother, whom Lu Yang had only seen in portraits, he had heard many legends about him. Always spouting cryptic yin and yang aphorisms, the second Senior Brother had caused incidents like revealing high-ranking Buddhist monks breaking their precepts, vigorously promoting the practice of ''joyous'' Zen cultivation, and even pretending to be Buddha statues to enjoy offerings. These minor issues were not worth mentioning. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beyond that, the second Senior Brother had suggested to many high-ranking monks that they learn the Phoenix clan''s nirvana technique, so that they could gain numerous relics and live another life after self-immolation, thereby providing a continuous stream of relics for Buddha Country, benefiting greatly. The second Senior Brother also advanced a more progressive theory based on the Buddhist advocacy of liberating living beings to accumulate virtue: Giving birth is also a form of liberating life, encouraging monks to have more children to accumulate virtue. However, the conservative thinking of the high-ranking monks in Buddha Country could not accept the second Senior Brother''s advanced ideas, and they not only rejected his proposals but also sent people to capture him numerous times. Luckily, the second Senior Brother had learned from Daoist Buyu the art of escaping, allowing him to mix in Buddha Country without harm. Lu Yang had also heard that some pessimistic monks believed the birth of the second Senior Brother signaled the coming of the ''Degenerate Age,'' giving him the reputation of being ''the death of Buddha.'' According to what Fairy Eternity, a founder of Buddhism, explained, the term ''Degenerate Age'' was a cool-sounding phrase she came up with. Your second Senior Brother is also a cultivation genius. If it weren''t for Xiao Zhi, he would have been the most talented cultivator of his generation. Unfortunately, he was born at the wrong time. By the way, where is our ancestral master, Daoist Xiantian? As the Sect Leader, Daoist Buyu felt it was necessary to pay respects to the founder of Seek Dao Sect. I''ll go look for him. Lu Yang had no idea where the ancestral master had gone. After searching around, Lu Yang found Daoist Xiantian eating skewers in a barbecue restaurant. The people at the barbecue shop, upon seeing Lu Yang arrive, thought he was there for an inspection. Lu Yang quickly persuaded Master Gao and the others to stand down, It''s all right, carry on with what you were doing. I''m here to find him. Ancestral Master, my teacher said he would like to meet with you. Your teacher? The current Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect? Yes. Daoist Xiantian quickly slurped up two mouthfuls of his food, Then let''s go. Lu Yang invited Daoist Xiantian to the summit of Sky Gate Mountain where Daoist Buyu had been waiting for a long time. Upon meeting, he immediately kowtowed and paid his respects. The current Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, Ye Wanli, pays respects to the Ancestral Master. Such a heavy courtesy is undeserved. Please, rise. And besides, I am now just an ordinary disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, so you don''t need to treat me this way. Daoist Buyu''s eyes lit up, Then Ancestral Master, do you lack a teacher? What do you think of me? Lu Yang felt that Daoist Buyu truly was cut from the same cloth as the Eighth Elder, thinking along the same lines. He kindly reminded, The Ancestor Han Hai has already taken him as a disciple. Daoist Buyu: Right, Ancestral Master, could you tell me about the early days when you founded the Seek Dao Sect? To tell you the truth, I am a writer who has always been committed to promoting the Seek Dao Sect. You hold first-hand historical information about the Seek Dao Sect, so let''s join forces. Together we could further augment the renown of our Sect. Daoist Xiantian laughed heartily upon hearing this, That''s a good thing. He had a favorable impression of Daoist Buyu because the current achievements of the Seek Dao Sect were no doubt greatly influenced by this Sect Leader''s efforts. When it comes to how the Seek Dao Sect was established, we need to go back to 120,000 years ago. According to the customs of that time, cultivators who had reached the Void Refinement Stage would seek a stable and safe cultivation spot, either by joining a sect or by founding one themselves. I chose the latter. The Heavenly Strategy Sect was known for its highly accurate divinations. So, I spent one hundred thousand Spirit Stones to ask them to find me a feng shui treasure land. They told me that those Spirit Stones were not taken by them, but accepted by heaven, as a gesture of sincerity. After telling me the location of the treasure land, they also advised that I must arrive at the designated time, or it would affect my fortune. Unfortunately, it was dark at that time, my cultivation level fluctuated greatly, making flying difficult. Furthermore, I had a tendency to get lost. If this continued, I would surely not reach the treasure land on time, so I asked a local farmer for directions. The farmer pointed me in a direction, and by following his advice, I managed to reach the treasure land just as dawn was breaking. After the sect was successfully established, thanks to my good reputation and favorable conditions I offered, many cultivators at the Void Refinement Stage were willing to join my sect, and a lot of promising young disciples also sought tutelage under me, which gave the Seek Dao Sect its initial scale. Daoist Buyu was nodding and making notes the whole time, At the end of the era of Great Yu, the world was shrouded in darkness, and people lived in fear. Daoist Xiantian, seeking stability and safety, decided to establish a sect. Daoist Xiantian, with a sincere heart, consulted heaven, and heaven pointed out the way ahead, stressing that time was of the essence and action must be taken promptly. The time before dawn is the darkest. Following the will of heaven, Daoist Xiantian went through numerous difficulties. Not only was his cultivation level affected, but he also lost his way. Fortunately, with the help of the common people, he was able to overcome these challenges and finally reach the location indicated by heaven. With the establishment of the Seek Dao Sect by Daoist Xiantian, the dark world witnessed the light of dawn. At that time, many people of like minds, disturbed by the turmoil in the world and influenced by the personal charisma of Daoist Xiantian, willingly joined the Seek Dao Sect, which grew increasingly more powerful Having finished writing, Daoist Buyu looked up at Daoist Xiantian, Ancestral Master, please continue? Chapter 741 Chapter 741: Chapter 740: One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords Daoist Xiantian was immersed in memories dating back a hundred and twenty thousand years, while Daoist Buyu held a writing brush, recording the memoirs of Daoist Xiantian. If one didn''t look at the contents Daoist Buyu was recording, it would seem like a harmonious picture of the young and the old. Daoist Xiantian talked from dawn till dusk, not stopping until he had fully digested the kebabs he had eaten at noon. Lu Yang and Gan Tian took a brief glance at the things their master was recording with their Spiritual Sense. They worried that Daoist Xiantian wouldn''t be able to accept Daoist Buyu''s overly advanced ideas of propaganda and might do something outrageous, such as an ancestor beating his unworthy descendants. In tacit understanding, they decided not to mention this. And it''s not that what the master was recording was incorrect, as at the very least, each sentence was indeed spoken by Daoist Xiantian, only perhaps slightly embellished. It seems our Second Senior Brother learned the art of twisting truth from Master, Third Senior Sister communicated through Spiritual Sense. All the bad habits of Daoist Buyu were learned by the Second Senior Brother, no wonder he had such a notorious reputation in the Western Buddha Country. If Second Senior Brother learned it from Master, where did Master learn his skills from? From the Eighth Elder. Isn''t there a saying that Master was brought up by the Eighth Elder from infancy? What about the Eighth Elder, then? Our Grandmaster does not seem to have such a character. Self-taught genius. Truly gifted talent. Daoist Xiantian didn''t have his Spiritual Sense yet, as he had not begun cultivating, but seeing Daoist Buyu rapidly recording, filling several pages densely, he knew that the current Sect Leader had captured everything he said. He nodded in great satisfaction. Keep up the good work, I have high hopes for you. NovelFire.site Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rarely did anyone not mind his ramblings and was willing to listen to his historical accounts, which put Daoist Xiantian in an excellent mood. Daoist Xiantian found Daoist Buyu increasingly pleasing to the eye, of course, it could also be because they both had a knack for getting lost. Daoist Buyu, feeling recognized by the ancestor, immediately declared, Rest assured, Grandmaster, I will make sure to propagate the glorious deeds of establishing the Seek Dao Sect! Very good, very good, with people like you in the sect, how could it not flourish! By the way, Grandmaster, do you know the whereabouts of Vast Sea Daoist Lord? Daoist Buyu hadn''t finished his round of inquiries. Daoist Xiantian shook his head: I don''t know. The Seek Dao Sect was too vast, and without a way to contact Vast Sea Daoist Lord, nobody could find him. Your first disciple and the previous Sect Leader might be able to find Vast Sea, Daoist Xiantian said. Daoist Buyu grinned sheepishly and didn''t pick up on the hint, for everyone knew that Xiao Zhi and his own master definitely knew where Vast Sea Daoist Lord was. It''s getting late, I should head back, Daoist Xiantian said while yawning. After talking for the better half of the day, he was tired. Let me walk you out, said Daoist Buyu warmly. He wasn''t worried about revealing Daoist Xiantian''s identity by doing so, as Daoist Xiantian''s public identity was as the disciple of Vast Sea Daoist Lord, second in seniority only to the Sect Leader in the Seek Dao Sect. After seeing off Daoist Xiantian, Daoist Buyu returned to Sky Gate Mountain: Come on, tell me, what has happened since I last left? All the major events involving the Demon Territory and Semi-Immortals that Daoist Buyu had heard about on his way were related to Lu Yang. Now that he had the chance to ask the person involved, he certainly wouldn''t miss it. When Daoist Buyu last returned, it was just after the sect''s celebration had ended, and Lu Yang was only at the mid-stage of the Golden Core. Now, Lu Yang had reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul. Many things had happened in between. As he had experienced it all personally, Lu Yang spoke in an endless stream. As he spoke, Lu Yang began feeling that something was amiss: Wait, wasn''t it just over a year since I advanced from mid-stage Golden Core to mid-stage Nascent Soul? How did so much happen in such a short time? Daoist Buyu was delighted with the storytelling material, much richer than the experiences of the Grandmaster. The Grandmaster''s experiences were all about the difficulties of establishing the sect and strategizing against cultivators of the same realm. Looking at Lu Yang''s situation, although he was only at the Nascent Soul Stage, the enemies he provoked started at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and with some luck, he could even attract the attention of a couple of Semi-Immortals. With Lu Yang''s trouble-causing ability, Great Yu would have collapsed twenty thousand years earlier if he had been alive back then. After all, the Imperial Teacher of Great Yu was only at the level of Transcendance Tribulation. Master of All Laws just suddenly kowtowed like that, I was quite surprised too, Lu Yang naturally could not reveal the matter of Fairy Eternity, so he insisted it was a coincidence. However, to Daoist Buyu, whether it was a coincidence or not was not important. That''s enough. Rest for a day, tomorrow I will teach you the sword technique ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand.'' Daoist Buyu had wanted to teach this move the last time he returned to the sect, but Lu Yang''s cultivation level was not sufficient. This technique required being at the Divinity Transformation Stage, and now Lu Yang had just qualified. In the early morning, filled with energy, Lu Yang was dressed in his training clothes, holding the Green Peak Sword in his hand. Originally, I wanted to teach you the integration of human and sword and ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand,'' but since you''re not willing to learn the integration, let it be, he said. You''ve already met the preliminary conditions: the sword follows your heart, your mind is clear, your spirit blends with the sword, action and stillness are as one. Normally, only swordsmanship geniuses at the Divinity Transformation Stage could achieve these four realms, but Lu Yang, with his Sword Spirit Root, had already touched upon these realms while pondering swordsmanship. With a clear heart, banish stray thoughts, focus on swordsmanship, drive the Sword Qi out of your body to materialize, and fuse your Spiritual Sense with Sword Qi to achieve the free differentiation of Sword Qi, producing thousands of Sword Qi with a single thought, he explained. Like this. Daoist Buyu extended his index finger, and a stream of Sword Qi burst forth. With a gentle shake of his finger, the illusory shadow left by the Sword Qi in the air turned into countless streams of Sword Qi. Lu Yang watched, astounded, never imagining Sword Qi could be used in this way. Sit in meditation to calm your mind, be relaxed and natural. Hold firm with your hands, look straight with your eyes, let your Qi circulate the microcosmic orbit endlessly Daoist Buyu then instructed the heart mantra of the sword technique. Lu Yang''s talent in swordsmanship was in no way inferior to magic skills, and he grasped it instantly. With a whoosh, accompanied by hundreds of Sword Qi, the Green Peak Sword was unsheathed, sounding like a dragon''s chant. Go! With a light shout from Lu Yang, the Green Peak Sword soared into the sky, followed by hundreds of Sword Qi, as if a mighty army was galloping across the heavens, with the Green Peak Sword as the general commanding the troops! With a thought from Lu Yang, the hundreds of Sword Qi solidified into hundreds of Green Peak Swords. Success! Lu Yang brought his two fingers together and pressed downward. Hundreds of Green Peak Swords fell like rain, with a ripping sound through the air, tearing up the grass, toppling trees, and pockmarking the ground. If a cultivator at the early stage of Spirit Transformation had been standing below, they would''ve been turned into a hedgehog by now. Lu Yang was delighted. In just half a day''s time, he had learned ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand,'' a technique that had stumped countless swordsmanship geniuses. Daoist Buyu nodded in satisfaction. His little disciple learned sword techniques even faster than he did back in the day. Neither the master nor the disciple noticed that a puppet was quietly watching them from the shadows. Since the Green Peak Sword can do it Lu Yang had a new idea. He put away the Green Peak Sword and took out the Sword Washing Pool. Let the Qi circulate the microcosmic orbit endlessly Go! The Sword Washing Pool soared into the sky, multiplying into hundreds high above, darkening the sky like dense clouds. Fall! The Sword Washing Pool fell like a shower of meteors, with an unavoidable sword intent, crashing to the ground, denting the solid earth several inches deep. A cultivator at the mid-stage of Divinity Transformation would likely be killed by this barrage of sword technique. Indeed, the power of the Sword Washing Pool is greater! Daoist Buyu looked at the Sword Washing Pool with a puzzled expression. Why does this thing look so familiar? Chapter 742 Chapter 742: Chapter 741 Sect Civil War Isn''t this the Sword Washing Pool I often use? Daoist Buyu thought to himself no wonder it looked so familiar; as a youth, he frequently used the Sword Washing Pool to cleanse the malevolent energy. This was a treasure passed down through the generations of the Seek Dao Sect. Even the Grandmaster would often use the Sword Washing Pool to cleanse his malevolent energy, lest he accidentally kill Daoist Buyu in a fit of anger. From this perspective, the Sword Washing Pool was indeed Daoist Buyu''s lifesaver. Seeing his master taking notice, Lu Yang felt quite embarrassed, I was just inspired by the legends of you and Grandmaster, wanting to emulate you both, so I meditated beside the Sword Washing Pool to comprehend swordsmanship. It''s probably because I was too close to the Sword Washing Pool that it became attached to me. As if to confirm Lu Yang''s words, the Sword Washing Pool joyfully flew a circle around Lu Yang. You''re not wrong though, the Sword Washing Pool really is a very handy attacking magic artifact. The Sword Washing Pool was far more useful than the Green Peak Sword. Although the Green Peak Sword was an Immortal Sword, it had been sealed by the Eldest Senior Sister, making it just a sword matching Lu Yang''s cultivation level when he used it. The Sword Washing Pool was different, not only was its quality high, but it also had a mind connection with Lu Yangxin, making it as easy to use as one''s own limbs. Just like the ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'' in front of him, it pounded the ground into pits and dimples, its power immense. If you put it that way, the Sword Washing Pool is indeed quite useful. As a master of swordsmanship, Daoist Buyu also recognized the strength of the Sword Washing Pool. It was a pity he wasn''t fated to possess it, and so Lu Yang benefitted instead. He could only silently send his blessings. Come on, you have to practice your swordsmanship frequently to get familiar with it. Try it a few more times. Lu Yang nodded obediently and spurred the Sword Washing Pool into action. The sky once again was filled with Sword Washing Pools, casting Sky Gate Mountain''s peak into darkness. NovelFire.site One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, fall! BoomCBoomC With the success of the previous attempt, this time the casting was even smoother. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Haha, Old Nine, I didn''t think you''d actually teach disciples, the Grand Elder''s hearty laughter came from the sky. Daoist Buyu didn''t appreciate the Grand Elder''s words: Go on, what do you mean by saying I still can teach disciples? Look at Xiao Zhi, Xiao Jin, Xiao Tian, and Xiao Yang, which isn''t taught by me? The Grand Elder scoffed at Daoist Buyu''s claim, Enough, you talk as if Xiao Zhi''s high cultivation level has anything to do with you. As if it was agreed upon, shua shua shua, one after another Elder flew to Sky Gate Mountain, the Second Elder, Third Elder even the rarely seen Sixth Elder showed up. Once the Sixth Elder arrived, everyone tacitly switched to using Spiritual Sense for communication. It''s been a long time since we brothers had gathered together like this, why not take this chance to practice a bit? the Grand Elder suggested with a smile. Daoist Buyu''s face darkened, Last time you said that, you guys ganged up on me and beat me half to death, and afterward, you made me become the Sect Leader. That''s where you''re wrong, Old Nine. How many people covet the position of Sect Leader? The eight of us, out of consideration for our fellow sect members, reluctantly gave up our desire for the role and let you take it, and now you''re blaming us. Daoist Buyu chuckled, I haven''t been mixing in the jianghu for one day, how can I believe your nonsense. Don''t worry, this time we''ll exchange fairly, just like before, a casual practice, no dividing into sides, a chaotic battle among the nine of us. That''s more like it. The eight Elders and Daoist Buyu shared a smile, as if reminiscent of the halcyon days under the Grandmaster''s tutelage. Let''s have a round. Nine renowned Integration Period cultivators from the present age commenced a battle atop Sky Gate Mountain, where Daoist Buyu''s Swordsmanship, the Grand Elder''s Dream Spells, Uncle Ba''s Talismans, the Third Elder''s Body Cultivation, the Fourth Elder''s Confucian Cultivation, the Fifth Elder''s Artifact Refining Technique, the Sixth Elder''s Pure Immortal Body, the Seventh Elder''s Alchemy, and the Eighth Elder''s Array Method were all peerless, the pinnacle of achievement within their respective realms. Although Daoist Buyu and the Grand Elder had already reached Half-Step Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the battlefield was unpredictable. When the nine of them made a move, victory wasn''t guaranteed just by having a higher Cultivation Level. The Elders rarely battled, so the Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect quickly chose the nearest distance to watch. The battle of Integration level cultivators was earth-shattering; there was no need to watch from directly underneath, like Lu Yang did. Who do you guess will win? The Sixth Elder''s Pure Immortal Body can be immune to all magic skills. Within the realm of the Immortal Body, the Sixth Elder is invincible! Though the Pure Immortal Body is powerful, it''s not invincible. It should be the Grand Elder. I heard when he was young, he was a tough nut to crack. It was only in his later years that he began to cultivate his nature and character, digging around and building tombs against regulations. Yes, yes, I''ve heard from the elders in my family that the Grand Elder has quite a few enemies in Imperial City, starting with not a few Third Grade officials. The speaker was a Senior Brother who lived in Imperial City. Though his family wasn''t as illustrious as the Meng Family, they were considered an influential family in Imperial City. If you put it that way, then our Sect Leader is stronger than the Grand Elder. The streets of Imperial City are filled with our Sect Leader''s enemies. You underestimate our Sect Leader. It''s not just the streets of Imperial City that are filled with enemies. Throughout the entire Cultivation World, whether it''s the Central Continent or the Demon Territory and Buddha Country, just ask any cultivator who has lived for two thousand yearsCwho doesn''t have a grudge against our Sect Leader? Why do I feel like you''re taking pride in this? Of course, I''m proud. Our Sect Leader, surrounded by enemies everywhere, can still hop around livelyCthat''s called ability. The nine Integration Period cultivators fought fiercely, each displaying Divine Abilities as if the heavens had split and the earth had shattered, creating a commotion far greater than when Lu Yang practiced his swordsmanship. The hard land of Sky Gate Mountain was like mud before the Elders, easily manipulated. Trees collapsed as if swept away by a hurricane, uprooted and leaving not a blade of grass behind. The Elders attacked the strongest, Daoist Buyu and the Grand Elder first, combining Array Methods with Talismans, Alchemy with Artifact Refining Techniques But the two weren''t easy targets. Their Swordsmanship and Dream Spells were mighty and unpredictable. However, under the joint attack of the seven Elders, they eventually showed signs of fatigue and began to reveal flaws. Just as the disciples were speculating about who the final victor might be, a Puppet soared into the sky and, like dumplings being dropped in a pot, slapped the Elders one by one down to the ground. It was only with the Sixth Elder that the strikes were a bit softer. The Elders and the Sect Leader, whose Cultivation Level could reach the heavens and penetrate the earth, were effortlessly defeated, falling to the ground in a pitiful state. As they lifted their heads, they saw a Puppet standing before them, carrying a bunch of hoes and without a word, handing each one a hoe and pointing at the ravaged Sky Gate Mountain. The message was clear: clean up the aftermath, or nobody leaves today. Witnessing this scene, Lu Yang felt extremely relieved, fortunate that his low Cultivation Level didn''t qualify him to participate in such a high-level battle. The Puppet handed the last hoe to Lu Yang. Lu Yang, recalling the scene when he executed ''One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand'', silently took the hoe and joined the Elders in the leveling brigade. Outside the Seek Dao Sect, the Gold Clan Leader was still anxiously waiting for news from Daoist Buyu. It''s been a whole day. Why hasn''t my elder brother sent any message? Is Seek Dao Sect too dangerous, not allowing me to enter? Or has my elder brother forgotten about me? Chapter 743 Chapter 743: Chapter 742: Immortal Daoist Buyu was a cultivator with a firm spirit, and in order to meet the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, he stayed at the Seek Dao Sect for three whole days. Unfortunately, Daoist Buyu''s sincerity did not move the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, who never showed up. Having no choice, Daoist Buyu had to abandon this idea and, after instructing Lu Yang for three days, drifted away. Lu Yang, who held his teacher and the Dao in high regard, waved goodbye to Daoist Buyu at the mountain gate. Once Daoist Buyu was some distance away from the mountain gate and the Body Integration cultivators who had been waiting there for days saw their opportunity, they swarmed him, determined to execute the old thief Buyu on the spot. The scene was incredibly chaotic. Lu Yang was still young and could not bear the sight of parting and death. He held back his tears, silently turned around, and chose not to watch what happened behind him. When he returned to Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang saw his Eldest Senior Sister whom he hadn''t seen for three days. Eldest Senior Sister, have you finished the interrogation? It''s finished. As I said before, the matters of the Fire Dynasty are dangerous, and you should not get involved. The Eldest Senior Sister thought for a moment and felt that these words might not be enough to deter him, so she added, Do you still remember the Time Termination Flower from the medicinal garden? Lu Yang nodded, as he certainly remembered the Little Medicinal King''s Time Termination Flower, which was a very beautiful flower. Legend had it that it would bloom in its most beautiful state only when the world was ending and all living beings were in turmoil, even stopping time in its tracks. I''ve always wondered why, according to historical records, there were no great events that could be described as the end of the world and the turmoil of all living beings. Yet, when the ancestors of our sect found the Time Termination Flower, it had already bloomed. NovelFire.site I originally thought the legend was wrong. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That was until just now, when I went to the medicinal garden and asked the Time Termination Flower some questions. I finally confirmed that it indeed bloomed at the time of the Fire Dynasty''s downfall. Of course, the flower itself does not know this. Do you understand? Only an Immortal can bring about the end of the world and the turmoil of all living beings, and it has to be a malevolent Immortal at that. This is not an existence you can afford to provoke. Lu Yang nodded like a chick pecking at grains. With his weak constitution, he definitely wouldn''t interfere with the affairs of the Fire Dynasty. By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, didn''t you say a long time ago that there are no immortals in this world? Lu Yang suddenly asked. This was something that Eldest Senior Sister had mentioned casually when he was in his first year at the Seek Dao Sect and had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment, while he was cultivating on Sky Gate Mountain. There were talk of the Five Ancient Immortals, as well as the Imperial Teachers, Emperor Qian, and Emperor Yu, not to mention several Immortals. How could it be said that there are no immortals in the world? The ''Immortal'' I was referring to is not a cultivator who has condensed a Dao Fruit. On this matter, Fairy Eternity should be able to understand. An Immortal is someone who does not age, does not die, does not get born, does not get extinguished, and has no limits to their lifespan. They roam freely between heaven and earth, not bound by any rule. These are the words from ''Words of the Saint'' and represent the original definition of ''Immortal.'' This came about even before Immortal Jiuchong and others. Fairy Eternity emerged from within Lu Yang''s body, exemplifying her point, Miss Yun is right; this is the original definition of an Immortal. Later, we gradually figured out the ''Dao Fruit Outline'' and ''Dao Fruit,'' and we started to call those who condensed a Dao Fruit as Immortals. Lu Yang instinctively nodded, then suddenly realized there was something off in Fairy Eternity''s words, I see wait a minute, Fairy, did you just say ''we figured out the Dao Fruit Outline and Dao Fruit''? Yes, the Dao Fruit Outline was something we of the Five Ancient Immortals created. You remember that the Time Immortal''s true body is the Firmament Tree, right? His power is equivalent to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Why do you think he was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage when I was in the Qi Cultivation Stage, still at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage when I reached the Nascent Soul Stage, and still the same when I myself reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Do you think he was unwilling to obtain the Dao Fruit Outline? Lu Yang vaguely realized some earth-shattering possibility, but still continued along with Fairy Eternity''s implication, Why is that? Fairy Eternity chuckled, Because he alone couldn''t derive the Dao Fruit Outline. Only when we reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and joined our efforts were we able to derive the Dao Fruit Outline. Of course, it was mainly thanks to me. Immortals like Yingtian Immortal were just freeloaders. Back then, when we carved out the Dao Fruit Outline and the Dao Fruit, when it came to naming it, we thought the title ''Immortal'' was quite fitting, so we named those cultivators who possessed a Dao Fruit as Immortals. Lu Yang took a sharp intake of breath, so Fairy Eternity, you''re one of the founding figures of the cultivation system. And her naming skills weren''t bad either, Lu Yang thought Fairy Eternity might suggest names like ''Invincible Stage'' or something of the sort. Fairy Eternity continued, Based on the original definition of ''Immortal'', indeed, no one in the world can truly be called an Immortal. Lu Yang decided that he should probably show more respect to Fairy Eternity going forward, considering she was not only a founding figure of the Dao Fruit but also the founder of Buddhism. Oh, the name ''Immortal'' was Yingtian Immortal''s idea. My suggestions of ''Invincible Stage'' and ''Bean Stage'' were unanimously rejected by them. Fairy Eternity stomped her feet in frustration, Since I made such a major contribution, what''s wrong with naming the realm after me? And they even opposed it, so infuriating! Lu Yang: Fairy, you could''ve left out those last two sentences. Being someone who had seen much of the world with Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang soon calmed his inner turmoil after learning such shocking history, and he chose to continue his cultivation methodically. He was still far from becoming an Immortal himself, so he didn''t dwell on such distant matters. Time flies during cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, an hour had gone by with Lu Yang cultivating. Old Lu, want to go out and play? Meng Jingzhou, who couldn''t stand to see Lu Yang cultivate, came to Sky Gate Mountain full of excitement, urging Lu Yang to go out and have fun, which was utterly annoying. Fortunately, Lu Yang''s mind was as steady as an old Buddha in meditation, unswayed by external influences. Let''s go to the East Sea. Let''s do it. Lu Yang sprang up from the big rock. His resolve was not firm, swayed by Meng Jingzhou''s incitement, a promising cultivator thus fell from grace, a situation that was truly lamentable. But why did you suddenly think of going to the East Sea? Lu Yang asked puzzledly, reasoning there must be a motive behind it. Isn''t it because Old Ma comes from the dragon horse clan and his hometown is in the East Sea? He wanted to visit his relatives, and of course, I was all for it. I was thinking, if Old Ma is going to the East Sea, then the two of us could take this opportunity to go together, especially since neither of us have ever been there. Good brother. Lu Yang was very moved. When it came to going out and having fun, Old Meng never forgot him. In reality, Meng Jingzhou had another reason for going to the East Sea. Lately, people had been calling him the strongest bachelor and encouraging him to stay single, saying his prospects were boundless. He couldn''t handle such flattery due to his thin skin, so he wanted to escape somewhere quiet. The East Sea was a perfect place, far away and without acquaintances. There was no need to mention this to Lu Yang; it would only lead to more praise from him, defeating the purpose of leaving. Just the two of us? I was about to call Junior Sister Tao and the others. After all, it''s rare for us to travel far. Chapter 744 Chapter 744: Chapter 743: Sealing Bloodline Tao Yaoye, upon hearing that she could go to the East Sea with Lu Yang, happily agreed. Li Haoran too, upon hearing that he could go out, immediately agreed, fearing that Lu Yang might change his mind. To the East Sea, yes, yes! Man Gu''s eyes lit up, but then he remembered something and showed a look of difficulty. What''s the matter? Lu Yang asked. Aren''t there many from the Sea Clan in the East Sea? You know about my bloodline, Brother Lu. Although it becomes extremely powerful when fighting the Sea Clan, it also enrages them. I''m worried that as soon as I go to the East Sea, before I even do anything, I''ll be surrounded by the Sea Clan. Lu Yang remembered the blessing that Fairy Eternity had brought to the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. Indeed, that''s a problem Fairy, do you have any good solutions? Lu Yang thought for a moment and decided that asking the chief culprit directly would be quicker. Sure, you can just use the Invincible Nascent Soul and beat all the Sea Clan that surround you. Fairy Eternity giggled and waved her little fists as if there were invisible enemies in the Spiritual Space. Is there a more peaceful way? Lu Yang has always advocated avoiding violence whenever possible. I, as the Fairy, can condescend to enhance the effect of the Barbarian tribe youngster''s bloodline so that even members of the Sea Clan at the Body Integration Realm would fear him, ensuring that the five of you can strut around the East Sea. Although this will attract the hatred of those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of the Sea Clan, how many of them could there be in East Sea? You won''t encounter them, she said casually. Could we choose another method? Lu Yang heard that there were the Dragon Palace and nine great Sea Clans in the East Sea, at least ten at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. And he knew that a colossal entity like the Dragon Palace couldn''t possibly have only one person at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Fairy Eternity said reluctantly, Then there''s only the seal left. Temporarily seal the Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s bloodline and remove the seal when you leave the East Sea. Lu Yang was overjoyed. Let''s go with that method! Fairy Eternity then drew an extremely abstruse Array Method. What is this? A sealing Array Method. You don''t have the Cultivation Level to draw it, so have your Second Elder do it. Alright then. The group found Uncle Ba at the entrance of the herb garden. Uncle Ba was lying on a recliner, his face covered with a leaf as big as a hand, humming a cozy tune. Two leaves, each half the height of a person, hung above his head, gently swaying as makeshift fans. Uncle Ba, we need a little help from you. Uncle Ba opened his eyes and took the leaf off his face. His gaze, filled with earnestness, made him somewhat uncomfortable as he looked at Lu Yang and the others. Speak plainly, don''t look at me like that. We''re planning to go to the East Sea for a couple of days. Man Gu''s bloodline tends to attract hostility easily. We''ve found an Array Method in ancient texts that can seal bloodlines, so we''ve come to ask for your help. So that''s it, then it''s easy. What does the Array Method look like? Right here. Lu Yang took out the Array Method copied from the Spiritual Space. Uncle Ba took it, clicking his tongue in wonder: It''s truly an ancient Array Method, ingeniously designed. Wait a moment, it will be ready in an hour. For an unfamiliar Array Method, Uncle Ba had to study it thoroughly before he could draw it. The layers, the order of the strokes, how much spiritual essence to use these were all areas that needed research and experimentation. An hour later, Uncle Ba asked Man Gu to lift his shirt, gave him a slap on the stomach, and an ancient seal was left on it. Done. Speaking of which, I''ve sealed bloodlines for someone before, but not as sophisticated as the Array Method Lu Yang found. Who have you sealed for? Lu Yang asked curiously. It was a friend I made when I was young, from the East Sea Dragon Palace, named Ao Ran. You have a friend from the Dragon Palace? Lu Yang and the others were surprised. They had thought they would be confronting the world as enemies like in the Demon Territory, and were prepared for it. Uncle Ba glared at Lu Yang and the others disapprovingly, What''s that supposed to mean? What''s wrong with having a friend in the Dragon Palace? The one with enemies all over the world is Old Nine. Lu Yang gave an ''oh'', realizing that it was similar to the situation in the Demon Territory; his psychological preparations hadn''t been in vain. He has the purest Long Clan bloodline. He asked me to seal most of his bloodline so that the strength he displayed outwardly would be weaker. Why would he do that? Lu Yang and the others were puzzled. So that when someone annoys him, he can grimace and say, ''You forced me to unlock the seal''. Lu Yang: Be careful when you go to the East Sea. Although the Dragon Palace keeps a check on things, the situation in the East Sea is quite chaotic. Quite chaotic? The East Sea is home not only to the Sea Clan but also the Human race. The Sea Clan lives in the sea, while the Human race lives on the islands. Due to historical grudges, disputes occur frequently between them, and since it''s beyond the jurisdiction of Great Xia, their fights tend to be unrestrained. Not only Lu Yang, even Meng Jingzhou was hearing about this for the first time; they were both unfamiliar with the East Sea. Only Li Haoran, with memories from his past life, had a better understanding of the East Sea, especially since the Jiuyou Sect had expanded their business into the East Sea or conducted secret transactions there. Great Xia''s reach didn''t extend to the East Sea, and the smuggling business that the Jiuyou Sect was currently engaged in had been expanded by Qin Haoran during his time as master. One of the reasons Qin Haoran expanded the overseas business was so that if a creditor ever came knocking, he could flee to the East Sea. Unfortunately, this leader of the Demon Path was chained by love and trapped himself in Great Xia. Uncle Ba kindly reminded them, By the way, none of you have been underwater before, and I''m guessing you''re not great swimmers. You''d better exchange for a Water-Repelling Pearl before going to the East Sea. The Task Hall has them, and they''ll help you move freely underwater. Unlike the Diving Spell, which Fairy Eternity used to drain the water from both friend and foe, the Water-Repelling Pearl truly repelled water. Can I ask what my master did in the East Sea? Oh, a lot of things, like having an ambiguous relationship with the Dragon Palace princess or something. Lu Yang was shocked, not expecting his master, now aged and decrepit, to have had his dashing moments when he was young: My master had an ambiguous relationship with the Dragon Palace princess?! Not so much ambiguous, just that Old Nine, when he was young and needed to save someone, required a treasure from the Dragon Palace. That treasure was the princess''s favorite magic artifact, hidden inside her body. Old Nine shrank himself, sneaked into the princess''s stomach, and stole the treasure. When it was discovered later, Old Nine started calling the Dragon Palace princess ''mommy''. Lu Yang: The five thanked Uncle Ba and headed to the Task Hall, where each exchanged for a Water-Repelling Pearl. The pearls were pricey, but the five had accumulated a lot of Contribution Points from missions, so the cost was not a concern. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Senior Sister at the Task Hall saw that Lu Yang and the rest had all exchanged for Water-Repelling Pearls and hurriedly called Dai Bufan. Dai Bufan thought Lu Yang was about to lead a major operation with the four others, but upon hearing they were only accompanying Old Ma to visit relatives and would swing by the East Sea for a couple of days, he breathed a sigh of relief. Go, go, have a good time. Chapter 745 Chapter 745: Chapter 744 Searching for the Elixir of Immortality Five people crammed into the carriage, and Old Ma was eager to return home. Normally, a trip to the East Sea would take four to five days, but this time, it only took them half a day to reach the Great Xia border, Ming City. After verifying their identities, the five of them entered the city and handled the paperwork for leaving the country. Name? Lu Yang. Identity? Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect. What is the purpose of your trip to the East Sea? Touring. Okay, you may pass. Hm? Why are there so many people? Meng Jingzhou noticed that there were three large ships at the port for leaving the city, and from the flags on the ships, it seemed that they belonged to the official fleet of Great Xia. Was the dynasty sending envoys to visit the Dragon Palace in the East Sea? Excuse me, brother, what is the purpose of these three large ships that are about to set sail? Meng Jingzhou randomly stopped a kind-looking passerby to ask. Oh, you mean those? I''ve heard that it''s an expedition organized by the Second Prince. NovelFire.site What is the Second Prince going to sea for? Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man sounded mysterious and lowered his voice: I''ve heard that Emperor Xia is seriously ill, with little lifespan left. The Second Prince, having heard that there is an elixir of immortality in the East Sea, organized three large ships to search for this elixir. Meng Jingzhou of course knew that Emperor Xia had little lifespan left, but he had not expected that this matter had already spread among the common people. Fairy, does an elixir of immortality truly exist in this world? Lu Yang asked, overhearing the conversation between Meng Jingzhou and the passerby. Anyhow, I don''t recall ever cultivating such an immortal medicine. Fairy Eternity, as the leader of the Immortal Lineage, could grant immortality to everyone in the world if she wished. Now that I think of it, I did cultivate it once. It was when Immortal Jiuchong was studying the power of Yin and Yang, asking the Jade Rabbit and the Golden Crow to mate. However, after mating for too long, they became lackluster and listless, so they asked me for a solution. I cultivated an Immortal Dao Fruit and ground it into powder, which I then mixed with water and fed to the Jade Rabbit and the Golden Crow. Looking at it from this angle, the research findings on the Yin and Yang powers by Immortal Jiuchong also owe some credit to me. Lu Yang was amazed. This Immortal Dao Fruit sounded much more effective than any Yang Invigorating Medicine. The Jade Rabbit and Golden Crow studied by Immortal Jiuchong would have at least reached the Body Integration Realm in their cultivation. However, one Immortal Dao Fruit can only grant immortality to one person; a whole bunch of Jade Rabbits and Golden Crows consuming it would only lead to a life-extension, not eternal life, she continued. Other than that, I have never cultivated the Immortal Dao Fruit again. How do you cultivate the Immortal Dao Fruit? Lu Yang felt this was a skill worth learning, which could potentially save Emperor Xia. It''s simple. Just a drop of my blood on any plant will cultivate an Immortal Dao Fruit. Lu Yang: It was simple indeed, but impossible for him to learn. I also haven''t heard of the Yingtian Immortals cultivating an elixir of life. I suppose those few blockheads wouldn''t be able to do it either, but as for a Semi-Immortal, I can''t say for sure. Can a Semi-Immortal also cultivate the Immortal Dao Fruit? Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, speaking in a languid tone: How could they? Semi-Immortals themselves cannot achieve immortality, let alone cultivate an elixir for it. If there is a Semi-Immortal from the Immortal Lineage, such as those with the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit or Initial Form of Indestructible Dao Fruit, then it''s possible they could cultivate a medicinal herb that significantly extends lifespan. By the way, Second-in-command, are you sure you don''t want to consider an Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit? It''s free of charge, Fairy Eternity once again tried to tempt Lu Yang. No, I want to rely on my own efforts to cultivate the initial form of the Dao Fruit, Lu Yang said to himself, determined not to become the kind of man who lives off others like Li Haoran. Seeing Lu Yang reject her once again, Fairy Eternity appeared quite disappointed. Then you''ll have to work hard. Look at Li Haoran, he''s already a Semi-Immortal, while you''re only in the Second Infant Stage. It''s called the Double Infant Stage Wait, what do you mean Li Haoran is a Semi-Immortal? Li Haoran has the initial form of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit, of course he''s a Semi-Immortal, retorted Fairy Eternity, who as the creator of her Realm, held the ultimate interpretive authority. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang''s gaze towards Li Haoran, who was busy handling his exit documents, changed instantly. Who would have thought that Li Haoran, the slowest in cultivation amongst the five of them, turned out to be the highest in Cultivation Level. What''s the purpose of going to the East Sea? Going home to visit relatives. Then I wish you a pleasant family visit. Thank you. Lu Yang and the others noticed after they finished processing their clearance documents, a noisy commotion arose from behind them. Look quick, it''s a monster! Really, it''s become sentient. When the five turned their heads, they saw Old Ma standing on two legs, one leg on the counter, the other hoisting a carriage, handling his clearance documents, full of whimsy and discordance. No wonder there was a commotion; had it been Lu Yang and his friends, they too would have stared a bit longer. After Old Ma finished with the pleasantries and set down the carriage, he resumed walking on all fours, passing the stunned group with steps as steady as an ordinary horse. Come on, what are you standing around for, haven''t you seen me walk upright? Old Ma urged the five naive folks. Judging from their reactions, they still needed more life experience. I thought you were going to smuggle yourself to the East Sea, someone said. Old Ma snorted through his nose, ignoring Meng Jingzhou. He couldn''t possibly admit that he had originally come to Great Xia by smuggling himself in and was nearly caught by the Dynasty. Such an embarrassing story was best left untold. Oh wow, it''s the ocean. The group, still in their youth, couldn''t help getting excited at the sight of the lush waves and surging tides of the great sea. Tao Yaoye was especially thrilled, slipping off her shoes and stepping onto the soft sand, letting the sea water wash over her feet. The cool sensation was strangely comforting, and she laughed continuously. Lu Yang was a bit more composed; he had seen the ocean in his past life. Of course, the oceans of his past life could not possibly be larger than the current East Sea, nor would there have been a hundred-meter-long whale performing dives above the sea of his past life. One witnessed a hundred-meter-long whale leaping from the sea surface, shooting up a thousand meters high, then plunging headfirst back into the ocean. With a bang, it burst like a bomb upon the water''s surface, making waves heave and swell. There were also groups of fish floating on the sea surface, forming a long queue to construct a hovering fish bridge under the sunlight. It glittered as though the bridge was forged of gold and silver. A couple embarked from each end of the bridge, met in the middle to express their feelings, creating an incredibly romantic scene. Both of these phenomena were characteristic sights at the border of the East Sea. The only difference was that the former, the whale jumping, was done because the whales enjoyed it, while the latter, the construction of the fish bridge, was a paid attraction. Three large ships in search of the elixir for immortality set sail with their crew brimming with enthusiasm, determined to find the legendary immortal medicine to extend the lifespan of Emperor Xia. These three behemoth ships, crafted by Cultivators with the most exquisite shipbuilding skills procured by the Second Prince, were not only vast in size, featuring nine layers of cabins with a plethora of materials, akin to a small city, but were also powered by Spirit Stones. Once set sail, their speed surpassed that of flying ships by a significant margin, making them the fastest mode of transport on the sea. Then the crew watched as a carriage dashed across the surface of the sea with incredible speed. The horse looked back at the three large ships with disdain, accelerated again, and soon left the ships far behind. Faint cheers could even be heard from the carriage. After all, no matter how fast the ships were, they couldn''t outpace a great demon king rushing home to visit relatives. Chapter 746 Chapter 746: Chapter 745 Danger, Danger, Extreme Danger! Facing Old Ma''s speedy journey, the crew could only stare blankly, letting Old Ma overtake them. Such a big boat, even if they were to burn Spirit Stones desperately, could not possibly overtake Old Ma. Unless they invited a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivator to carry the boat and run across the sea. Old Ma completely ignored the three big boats, his four hooves churning rapidly, even occasionally letting out joyful neighs. The dragon horse race was located on the southern side of the East Sea, and after leaving the port, Old Ma headed straight south. Ming City''s port is three hundred miles away from the East Sea, which lies within the territory of Great Xia, but Great Xia finds it inconvenient to manage this three hundred mile wide sea, as they can''t issue exit documents on the sea surface. Great Xia only sends Cultivators to patrol the sea periodically. After running three hundred miles, a mist rose off the sea surface, making the direction unclear. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou felt a sense of deja vu at this scene; when they went to the Demon Territory, they encountered a similar situation, only reaching the Demon Territory after passing through the fog. Old Ma was very familiar with the mist, and could reach the East Sea even with his eyes closed. It seems that mists have been set up in all four directions, east, west, south, and north, Meng Jingzhou guessed, but what''s the purpose? It must be that they don''t want ordinary people to know they live inside a huge box, Lu Yang said. For now, the mist didn''t seem to have any disadvantages. Box? What are you two talking about? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s discussion wasn''t hidden, and Tao Yaoye and the others heard it all. Out of the three, only Li Haoran retained memories from a past life and wore an expression as if he already knew, while Tao Yaoye and Man Gu had never left Great Xia and had never experienced passing through the mist. NovelFire.site It''s like this, according to the research Old Meng and I have done, the Four Ancient Immortals refined the stars into six continents, turning the world into the shape of a box Tao Yaoye and Man Gu were extremely surprised after listening, as they had never imagined the world to be completely different from what they thought C they had been living inside a vast, boundless box all along. Man Gu was more excited than surprised; he knew that venturing out with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would broaden his horizons, So the Ancient Nameless One finally has a name? Man Gu remembered when he first joined the Eternity Sect, the Rudder Master introduced them to the stars refined by the Ancient Nameless One. Li Haoran also became unsettled, as Qin Haoran''s memories didn''t mention the stars refined by the Four Ancient Immortals. While the five of them were talking, Old Ma had already led them across the mist to reach the East Sea, docking at an island. If this island hasn''t changed its name, then it should still be called Cloud Gathering Island. This is where nearby Cultivators gather. We''ll meet here on this island two months later, Old Ma spoke once again in human language. This had been agreed upon beforehand. Old Ma was going home to visit relatives and obviously couldn''t take Lu Yang and the others with him. The purpose of the Lu Yang group''s visit to the East Sea was to see the world, not to meet Old Ma''s relatives. Therefore, before they set off, they''d agreed to split up after reaching the East Sea and then regroup at a certain place before returning to the Seek Dao Sect. Farewell, Old Ma. The five said their goodbyes and waved to Old Ma. After getting off the carriage, they were greeted by the sea breeze, an atmosphere they could never experience in Great Xia. Where to now? None of us have ever been to the East Sea, let''s get a map of the East Sea first, or maybe, Junior Brother Li, could you draw us a map of the East Sea? Li Haoran appeared troubled and sighed, It has been a hundred years since Qin Haoran last visited the East Sea, and you know this place is the East Sea, not Great Xia. So? So even if Great Powers fight and turn the sea upside down, it won''t go back to how it was. The Sea Clan fights over territories, which leads to changes in possession, and hence, the map of the East Sea changes too. Only Cultivators who live in the East Sea year-round know what its map looks like now. The concept of territory is strong among the Sea Clan. I could indeed draw a map from a hundred years ago, but what was a safe route a hundred years ago doesn''t mean it''s safe now. You wouldn''t want to be flying along and then get shot down by the Sea Clan, right? That does sound a bit troublesome, but it''s not a big problem. Didn''t Old Ma say so? This Cloud Gathering Island is a gathering place for East Sea Cultivators. There should definitely be a map here. Right, it''s a good opportunity to make contact with the East Sea Cultivators. After a discussion among the five of them, and considering Daoist Buyu''s widespread fame, combined with the fact Uncle Ba only mentioned having a friend in the Dragon Palace and not how many enemies they might have, it seemed reasonable to assume that aside from Ao Ran of the Dragon Palace, everyone else could be an enemy. The five donned black cloaks, with Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, and Man Gu altering their appearances before they felt safe to set foot on the island. Li Haoran didn''t need to change his appearance. Lu Yang and the others had often carried out tasks outside, and their names were well-known, so they could be recognized. Li Haoran, on the other hand, had barely left the Seek Dao Sect and was unknown to others. We come from a prestigious sect, so even if we don''t flaunt ourselves when we go out, we shouldn''t be sneaking around like this, should we? Meng Jingzhou lamented helplessly. It was only after they landed on the island that Meng Jingzhou realized their attire was actually common among East Sea cultivators, most of whom wore black robes. According to Uncle Ba, East Sea cultivators always had some issue clinging to them, hence they were always cautious in their conduct. If their deeds were to be judged in Great Xia, they would face at least a three-year sentence at minimum. If someone came to East Sea to sell clothes, they could lose a fortune, Meng Jingzhou clicked his tongue, dismissing the prospect of a business opportunity with sharp negation. Lu Yang cast a glance at Meng Jingzhou: East Sea cultivators aren''t as bizarre as you imagine, they just wear a black cloak over their clothes, not like flashers who wear nothing but a black cloak. It looks like we''re in a market district, but the cultivation levels of these cultivators Lu Yang swept the area with his Spiritual Sense, observed the vast expanse of the island, and the market occupying most of it, bustling with cultivators, yet he was astonished to find not a single one at the Foundation Establishment Stage. The highest Cultivation Level among them was at the late stage of Qi Refinement. Oh, that''s not right, they should be called Qi Refinement Ninth Level Consummation. What''s there to fear if their cultivation is low? We''re here to seek a map, not to pick a fight, Lu Yang remarked. Excuse me, fellow daoist, do you have a map of the East Sea here? Meng Jingzhou approached and casually grabbed a passerby who looked hurried. The passerby, not expecting to be suddenly accosted by Meng Jingzhou, quickly shook off his hand: If you want to buy a map, go to the Treasure Pavilion, why bother me! With that, the passerby quickened his pace and left Meng Jingzhou behind. I was only asking for directions; no need to be so cautious, Meng Jingzhou grumbled. Li Haoran, who had some experience in this matter, said, In East Sea, maps are considered important commodities, not everyone will tell you where to find them. Let''s just head to the Treasure Pavilion as he suggested. Very well. The Treasure Pavilion was the largest store in the market district of the Cloud Gathering Island, and one of the two Qi Refinement Ninth Level Consummation cultivators Lu Yang detected with his Spiritual Sense was stationed there. What can I get for you, guests? To be honest, our Treasure Pavilion has all kinds of treasures. Magic artifacts, Talismans, Array Method diagrams, contemplation diagrams said the manager of the Treasure Pavilion with a faint air of pride. Their Pavilion Master was a Half Step Foundation Establishment Stage Great Power, who had possessed a damaged Foundation Establishment Level Spirit Treasure, making him the foremost person below the Foundation Establishment Stage! Do you have maps? Yes, of course. We''ll take your best map, marked with safe sea areas, said Lu Yang decisively. Alright, the manager ordered a disciple to fetch a wooden box from the storeroom. Thank you for your patronage, that will be ten Spirit Stones. Meng Jingzhou casually took out ten Spirit Stones without even blinking, his lavishness startling the manager. Could it be that this person was a Great Cultivator at the seventh level of Qi Refinement? After Meng Jingzhou opened the map, the four leaned in to examine it. They found that the map was indeed a map, but it only covered a radius of twenty miles at sea, documenting dangerous locations that belonged to unheard-of races. Xiao Ling Fish Tribe, highest cultivation at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, dangerous! Sea Bull Tribe, highest cultivation at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, dangerous! Ink-Black Octopus Tribe, the old ancestor suspected of breaking through the Qi Refinement Stage, extremely dangerous! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 747 Chapter 747: 746 Chapter: Banquet Meng Jingzhou held his forehead, his tone filled with helplessness, Is there a larger map available, perhaps one that marks the territories of clans like Xuanwu and Kun Peng? The manager was startled by Meng Jingzhou''s words, The Xuanwu and Kun Peng Clans are legendary tribes. The seas where they reside are forbidden zones of life, off-limits to the human race. How could we possibly know their locations? Meng Jingzhou thought of the Kun Peng Clan elder who had visited his family during the New Year, and found him quite kind and affable, even giving him New Year''s money. Meng Jingzhou regretted that Old Ma had dropped them off too early, wishing they had traveled deeper into the East Sea to seek a place with Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. This godforsaken place didn''t even have anyone at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Where to find a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator to ask for directions Lu Yang pondered, when suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him, realizing he had walked into a dead end. We worry about crossing the sea by air, at risk of attack from sea clans, which is why we wanted to purchase a map to find a safe route. But why must we look for a safe route? We can just blindly fly eastward; after all, the nearby sea clans don''t even have anyone at the Foundation Establishment Stage. By the time they react, we''ll already be long gone. An epiphany struck Meng Jingzhou, Right, if we just keep flying east, we''ll eventually run into a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator or a Nascent Soul Stage sea clan member. The manager listened to the frightening conversation of the five and wondered, could these five be the legendary Nascent Soul Stage elders? Encounters with a Nascent Soul Stage elder were rare, perhaps once in ten years. How could it be that five of them had suddenly shown up today? Lu Yang and his four companions ignored the manager''s reaction. Having finalized their plan, they immediately took to the skies, ready to cross the sea. Lu Yang took out his Green Peak Sword, sprinting close to the surface of the sea, with huge sprays of water flaring on either side. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Meng Jingzhou ran swiftly atop the sea; as a body cultivator, he was faster on foot than by flight. Man Gu pulled out a hammer, unscrewed the hammerhead, leaving only the handle which had a small hole, turning it into a flute. As a Confucian cultivator, he couldn''t simply run across the sea like Meng Jingzhou, as it didn''t befit his status. Tao Yaoye spread her red paper umbrella, while Li Haoran took out a treasured gourd he had crafted himself. Each displaying their divine abilities, the five flew towards the deeper regions of the East Sea, leaving the dazed manager behind. Just as Lu Yang anticipated, there was no dangerous zone that could threaten them at the edge of the East Sea. If there were any danger, it was themCthe five were the greatest peril. The Qi Refinement cultivators at the ninth level, those at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and even Golden Core Stage sea clans trembled underwater at the sight of the five swiftly passing by, fearing that they would suddenly stop to cause them trouble. Even a Nascent Soul Stage sea clan settled in the area wouldn''t dare to act rashly against five Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, letting them pass right above their heads. The outer boundary of the East Sea is indeed vast; we''ve flown for half the day and not a single Nascent Soul Stage sea clan has come to bother us. Lu Yang estimated; they had been flying for three days now without so much as a glimpse of a sea clan''s shadow. What the five of them didn''t realize was that, as they flew at high speed, their aura leaked out, displaying a presence far exceeding that of the Nascent Soul Stage. Not to mention those of the Nascent Soul Stage, even Divinity Transformation Stage sea clans didn''t want to collide head-on with them. And those at the Void Refinement Stage, with variable cultivation levels, did not dare show themselves either. Look, over there, someone! Tao Yaoye exclaimed with surpriseCit was a group of several people flying in the air just like them. Let''s ask them. Seeing this, Lu Yang adjusted his course atop the Green Peak Sword and approached, Fellow daoists, may I inquire where you are heading? The three people laughed, Naturally, we''re going to a banquet. Surely, fellow daoist is doing the same? A banquet? Indeed, a banquet hosted by a Body Integration Realm elder of the Sea Clan, who has invited powers from the vicinity. Anyone at the Nascent Soul Stage or above is welcome, regardless of their status. Fellow daoist, if you''re not otherwise engaged, you could join us. I am also welcome to attend? Lu Yang''s interest piqued; the individuals before him were merely at the Nascent Soul Stage, and a banquet hosted by a Body Integration Realm elder would surely have many Great Cultivators. They could use the opportunity to find a more accurate map, and judging by the host''s gesture, he didn''t seem to be narrow-minded. It was also a chance to meet other cultivators from the East Sea. Of course, they say the elder enjoys liveliness, and as long as one''s cultivation is sufficient, there''s no need for an invitation to attend. Lu Yang was delightedCwhat a fortuitous event. Hold on, let me call my companions to go along. Lu Yang flew back to explain the situation. I''ve heard that banquets are a common affair in the East Sea, a local tradition which should not be missed, said Meng Jingzhou, who loved lively places, and was the first to heed the call. Tao Yaoye and the others also happily agreed to attend the banquet. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On their way to the banquet, through conversation, Lu Yang learned that the three people were Loose Cultivators who occupied an island called Fangshan Island and were known as the Three Heroes of Fangshan Island. Lu Yang and his four companions said they were disciples from the Five Elements Sect, eliciting continuous exclamations of surprise from the Three Heroes of Fangshan Island. By the way, I heard that a genius appeared in Great Xia, named Lu Yang, do you know him? the Three Heroes of Fangshan Island asked. Lu Yang nodded calmly, undisturbed by the strange looks from Meng Jingzhou and the other three, More than knowing him, I have crossed hands with him. He is a quite formidable opponent. Moreover, he has great prestige within the Seek Dao Sect, and I heard that even when the Dao Seeking Sect Master intended for him to succeed as the Sect Leader, he declined. The Three Heroes of Fangshan Island once again sighed with wonder, feeling that this Lu Yang truly was extraordinary, not on the same level as them. As they got closer to the location of the banquet, many Sea Clan and Human race cultivators began to appear in the vicinity. The eight of them dived into the sea, where the Water-Repelling Pearl allowed Lu Yang and the others to move and breathe without restriction underwater. Colourful corals teemed on the seabed, like a cluster of underwater palaces, with rainbow-like schools of fish weaving in between, radiantly beautiful. As they went deeper, instead of growing darker, the light became increasingly brighter. This was not sunlight streaming into the sea; rather, there was a golden and glittering palace at the sea bottom, reflecting a multitude of lights, beautifying the surrounding marine scenery in a breathtaking display. All around the palace, pearls and Night Pearls were embedded, glittering brilliantly, lighting up the surrounding sea. Various members of the Sea Clan swam past the eight, and this time Lu Yang and the others finally recognized the origins of the Sea Clan; the Mirage Clan, the Kunpeng Clan, the Yaksha Clan, the Turtle Clan After verifying their cultivation levels, the eight smoothly entered the palace. There were quite a few cultivators at the Spirit Transformation and Void Refinement Stages attending the banquet. Lu Yang and his companions, being at the Nascent Soul Stage, naturally sat at the very back. The banquet was about to begin, with various Spirit Fruits and exquisite liquors laid across the tables. Under the enhancement of Array Methods, the Spirit Fruits didn''t float away, and the liquors didn''t mix with the seawater. Red Sun Fruit, Qi-boosting Fruit This Elder sure is generous, Meng Jingzhou chuckled. These fruits meant little to him but were great supplements for ordinary Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. Looking around, tables were laden with countless Spirit Fruits, a very grand gesture indeed. Lu Yang overheard people discussing in hushed tones, I heard that Elder was in Great Xia before, and his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. He only returned three days ago. Great Xia really is a land full of opportunities. If it weren''t for its strict governance, I''d love to make my mark in Great Xia. You said it. I also heard that Elder is sworn brothers with the Clan Leader of the Meng Family and can even come and go freely from the Immortal Sects. It''s unclear if Elder will stay here this time or continue to cultivate back in Great Xia. Lu Yang: Why does this Elder''s experience sound so familiar? Before Lu Yang could inquire further, the sound of gongs and drums announced the start of the banquet, and a familiar figure appeared at the front. Vastly different from his usual appearance, Old Ma was flanked by two young mares on either side. The young mares looked coy, blushing on their cheeks, and Old Ma teased them from time to time, making them even more bashful. Old Ma laughed heartily, looking very pleased with himself, raising his hoof as if it were sticky, holding up his cup, This banquet is to celebrate my return from Great Xia. There''s no need to be reserved, everyone, enjoy yourselves to your heart''s content. Elder, tell us about your experiences in Great Xia, a shill called out loudly. Old Ma did not decline and began to recount his tale, with a hint of boasting, My journey to Great Xia was highly rewarding. I have been residing in the Immortal Sects for many years, with countless opportunities, having seen numerous Transcendance Tribulation cultivators. Even if I didn''t wish to meet those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, they would flock over, unstoppable. Then, Elder, you must have seen those at Transcendance Tribulation Stage take action, the shill asked again, looking up at Old Ma with admiration. What''s so great about Transcendance Tribulation Stage battles? I have even witnessed battles among Semi-Immortals, and that was truly an eye-opener, replied Old Ma. Come on, let''s drink, Old Ma lifted his cup and drained it in one gulp. To the Elder! the crowd echoed in unison, downing their drinks as well. Old Ma was in high spirits, descending the platform to clink cups and drink with the cultivators, one cup after another, until he was utterly drunk. The cultivators were flattered and shocked. Old Ma drank his way from the very front of the banquet to the very end. Come, drink! Old Ma raised his cup, looking up to meet Lu Yang''s eyes. They exchanged a silent gaze. Chapter 748 Chapter 748: Chapter 747: Lord Ma Zhen Seeing Lu Yang, Old Ma sobered up considerably. Although Lu Yang had disguised himself, Old Ma had known him for a long time and had always been there whenever Lu Yang changed his appearance. Old Ma''s gaze shifted and upon seeing the four people beside Lu Yang, all the effects of the alcohol vanished. No way, how come you five are here? Do you know how far this place is from where I left you? With your speed, even flying at full strength, it would take three days to get here! So you came straight to my home right after I set you down? Although the Dragon horse clan can''t compare to the Kunpeng Clan, the Xuanwu Clan, or other top ten clanta, it still holds a considerable status in the East Sea. According to the hierarchy of the Great Xia sects, it belongs to a First-Class Sect. And with Old Ma''s return, it meant that the status of the Dragon horse clan in the Sea Clan had risen yet another step. Over the years, as Old Ma continued his training, he indeed became the top expert of the Dragon horse clan, unbeatable even by the Clan Leader or the Supreme Elders. Returning home with honors, Old Ma naturally wanted to flaunt his achievements. For this reason, he deliberately left Meng Jingzhou and the others on the fringe of the East Sea, considering with their abilities, asking for directions and finding a map would take at least ten days to reach the depths of the East Sea. That didn''t even include the troubles they might encounter on the way. If something else happened, it could take half a month to get here. Unexpectedly, instead of meeting two months later as planned, it had only been three days and they already bumped into each other, and in such an awkward situation. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.c0 Fellow daoist, toast to True Gentleman Ma, the three heroes of Fangshan Island prompted Lu Yang via transmission when they noticed him standing there dumbfounded. Despite the approachable manner of True Gentleman Ma from the Dragon horse clan, he is still at the Body Integration Realm. If he gets displeased, a casual gesture from him would be unbearable for someone at the Nascent Soul Stage. True Gentleman Ma, I toast to you, Lu Yang said respectfully. As Yun Zhi''s junior brother, the Immortal Lineage''s second-in-command, the Young Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, and the Phoenix Ancestor''s senior brother, he didn''t put on airs and was amiable, especially courteous toward his seniors. True Gentleman Ma, we toast to you, Meng Jingzhou and the others joined in on the fun, struggling to suppress their laughter. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. True Gentleman Ma, do you recognize these five? Old Ma''s attendant, who previously played the role of the comic relief, asked with obvious intent. He sensed something odd in the atmosphere between Old Ma and Lu Yang''s group. Recognize them? Of course, I do. We had the fortune to meet True Gentleman Ma at the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang replied with a hearty smile. Ah, right, I know them. They are from Great Xia Which part of Great Xia are you from now? Five Elements Sect. Right, they are the geniuses from the Five Elements Sect, truly extraordinary. Indeed the pillars of society, destined for greatness in the future, Old Ma generously praised, assuming Lu Yang and the others wouldn''t dare to reveal their true identities. The Five Elements Sect, one of the Five Immortal Sects? someone exclaimed. This was an impressive background indeed, no wonder the ancestor paid so much attention to these five. Several members of the Sea Clan were even considering marrying off their younger relatives as an investment. One of the advantages of the Sea Clan is their prolific nature. Even if the investment failed, it wouldn''t matter much, but success would bring numerous benefits. Meng Jingzhou nodded continuously, True Gentleman Ma has a renowned reputation in our Great Xia. In recent years, there have been several battles between those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and Semi-Immortals, and True Gentleman Ma was present at all of them. He moved freely and emerged unscathed, showing extremely clever tactics. Even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage had to address him with the honorific ''Old''. The Seek Dao Sect has strict controls on who enters and exits, but True Gentleman Ma is an exception. He can enter and leave as he pleases, with no one to stop him. After the banquet ended, Old Ma secretly sought out Lu Yang and his four companions, and, following a whispered instruction, they arrived at a side hall of the palace. Why have you come here? Old Ma looked perplexed, a question he had stifled throughout the entire banquet. With an innocent face, Lu Yang replied, This is our first time in the East Sea, we''re not familiar with the place, so we thought of finding a place with higher-level cultivators to buy a map. It just so happened that we ended up here. It really was a coincidence, Lu Yang emphasized that today''s meeting was unintentional. Old Ma: He knew he should not have left in such a hurry back then; if he had left a map, they would not have had any issues today. Wait here, I''ll find you a map, Old Ma said with a grimace, having not returned to the East Sea for over a hundred years and without any maps on hand. Soon after, Old Ma returned with five jade slips in his mouth, which contained the most detailed maps he could find in a short time. Upon activating the jade slips with their Spiritual Sense, Lu Yang and his companions finally saw the full scope of the East Sea. Indeed, it was much more detailed than the maps sold at Jubao Pavilion for ten Spirit Stones each, including everything from the top ten Sea Clan races to the Human race islands, and even the lesser Sea Clans. After sending Lu Yang and his group away, Old Ma was in high spirits. With Lu Yang and the others at the banquet, he felt too embarrassed to enjoy himself fully. Should I find an excuse to have another banquet? But what reason would be good enough The Sea Clans loved to hold banquets, a tradition left behind by the Dragon Clan since Ancient Times. Back in Ancient Times, we also used to hold banquets frequently, said Fairy Eternity, inspired by seeing the Dragon horse Clan''s banquet, especially when Zhu Tian would sing and dance, it was very lively. As they entered the East Sea, Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space was once again drastically altered by Fairy Eternity. She filled the Spiritual Space with seawater and transformed herself into a Jiaoren, half fish, half human, swimming leisurely and comfortably. A sea bed was also placed on the water''s surface, where Fairy Eternity could lie down and sleep when tired, which was quite convenient. Lu Yang felt that if he slightly shook his head, he could hear the sound of the sea. Second Boss, you should practice diligently. Your Spiritual Space is still not large enough, Fairy Eternity taught earnestly, warning Lu Yang against becoming negligent or lazy. Yes, yes, I will certainly practice diligently to create a larger playful space for you, Fairy, Lu Yang agreed. It''s a pity that we''re too far from the Demon Territory; otherwise, I could invite Zhu Tian over and hold a banquet right here in the East Sea, Fairy Eternity remarked. When she spoke of a banquet, she meant the legendary feasts of the immortals, grand and splendid, on a scale the Dragon horse Clan could not match. In his heart, Lu Yang taught that Zhu Tian, after all, is the ruler of the Demon Nation; Fairy should at least spare him some dignity. Lu Yang recalled how Zhu Tian would call him big brother and, before leaving, insisted on giving him four imperial chairs, showing utmost sincerity. Fellow Daoists, do you have a place to go in the East Sea? If it''s not imposing, you might consider visiting Fangshan Island for a chat? The three heroes of Fangshan Island invited Lu Yang and his companions. It was rare for them to meet cultivators from Great Xia, especially those from a top power like the Five Elements Sect, so naturally, they wanted to seize this opportunity to connect. That would be nice. Meng Jingzhou agreed readily, since they had no other plans, they might as well visit Fangshan Island. Chapter 749 Chapter 749: Chapter 748: Spirit Vein Upon learning that Lu Yang and his companions were disciples of the Five Elements Sect, not only did the trio from Fangshan Island extend olive branches, but numerous other powers also made overtures, hoping for a visit to their territories and even hinting at the possibility of arranging marriage alliances with their daughters. In comparison, Lu Yang and his companions felt that the trio from Fangshan Island were more reliable. When they arrived at Fangshan Island, Lu Yang realized that the so-called Fangshan Island was not a single island, but rather a term for a group of islands, similar to myriad twinkling stars surrounding the main island. According to the trio, the main island of Fangshan Island possessed a third-grade superior Spirit Vein, which incited envy among the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators. Rumors had it that beneath the Spirit Vein lay hidden a heavenly treasure of earth, though of course, this remained merely a legend, unseen by anyone. Spirit Veins were also a specialty of the East Sea, which Lu Yang had heard of. A first-grade Spirit Vein allowed Qi Cultivation Stage practitioners to cultivate, a second-grade allowed Foundation Establishment Stage practitioners to cultivate, and so on. Within the same grade, Spirit Veins could be further divided into upper, middle, and lower ranks. A third-grade upper rank was the best Spirit Vein a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator could obtain. The trio were the masters of Fangshan Island. Aligned with them were several families, Loose Cultivators, and countless ordinary humans. All in all, their numbers totaled over a million people. The ordinary humans worked from sunrise to sunset, mainly to provide seedlings for cultivation. Qi Refinement level cultivators had different roles, such as serving as spiritual farmers, planting spirit grains, and so forth. Fangshan Island was like a small kingdom, which left Lu Yang and his companions utterly astonished. Master. The maids were already waiting on Fangshan Island for the trio''s return early on. The maids were meticulously selected and trained by the families of Fangshan Island and were of decent appearance. Yan Daixia was the leader among the trio, and he invited the group to the main hall and asked the maids to serve tea. Wait a moment, Lu Yang stopped the maid, causing Yan Daixia to grow tense, fearing he had somehow offended Lu Yang. Lu Yang covered his Identity Jade, which bore the insignia of the Seek Dao Sect, not allowing Yan Daixia to see it. Brew this, please. We are more accustomed to drinking this, Lu Yang said with a smile, handing the maid a packet of tea. NovelFire.site Yan Daixia''s pupils contracted upon smelling the aroma of the tea, Is this Enlightenment Tea? It really is Enlightenment Tea?! Why, has Brother Yan tasted it before? Yan Daixia was far from qualified to have tasted such tea. He had been fortunate enough to attend a few banquets organized by Body Integration Realm figures, during which one of the Integration Stage Experts mysteriously presented a treasure, which was the Enlightenment Tea. The other Integration Stage experts wanted some, but he refused to give it to them. Only after much persuasion did he brew a pot for them to share. The packet that Lu Yang took out could not only brew a pot, but a whole basin would still be too much. Lu Yang was not short on Enlightenment Tea. Not to mention the distant sources, there was even an Enlightenment Tea Tree King in the medicinal garden, from which the Eldest Senior Sister got her tea. Given Lu Yang''s relationship with the Little Medicinal Kings, obtaining a few packets of Enlightenment Tea was effortless. And this was without taking into account Fairy Eternity''s innate restraining effect on spiritual plants. Once the Enlightenment Tea was ready, the trio drank it with the same care as if they were consuming an immortal elixir, very cautiously lifting their teacups to drink. The fragrance was even richer than that of the Enlightenment Tea from the banquets! Brother Yan''s gaze toward Lu Yang and his companions now carried a trace of reverence. Brother Yan, would you be willing to introduce us to the powers of the East Sea? Lu Yang wanted to match them to the markings on the map. One ought to reciprocate a favor; Yan Daixia spared no details, The East Sea can be divided into two major powers: the Sea Clan and the Human race. The Sea Clan consists of ten supremely powerful races, including the Long Clan, Kunpeng Clan, Kui Clan Each of these races has Transcendance Tribulation great demons ruling them, especially the Long Clan, whose depths are unfathomable, with unknown numbers of Transcendance Tribulation figures; it is said that the Old Dragon Emperor has already lived for nine thousand years. Below the ten great races, there are others like the Dragon-horse Clan, Mirage Clan, Ao Clan, Fishman tribe, Yaksha Clan, Dragon-man Clan, etc. All of these Sea Clan races have Body Integration Realm great demon kings in command. The races further down the line are too numerous to count, such as the Sea Spider Clan and the Spirit Fish Clan. These races have Divinity Transformation Stage experts sitting in power, but whether they have any at the Void Refinement Stage is unknown. Cultivators in the East Sea who reach the Void Refinement Stage tend to keep a low profile, hiding the news of their breakthrough to prevent their enemies from learning of their newfound strength and seeking them out. Compared to the Sea Clan, the human race here is relatively weak. To protect themselves, they formed the East Sea Cultivator Alliance. The ones who advocated for this alliance were Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou, the three immortal islands, which also wield the most influence within the alliance. Each has Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancestors in power, taking on the roles of Alliance Hierarch and Deputy Hierarch. The powers within the alliance with cultivators at the Body Integration Realm include The threshold to join the alliance is at the Foundation Establishment Stage; these people are ordinary members within the alliance. By reaching the Golden Core Stage, they''re considered senior members. We three brothers are managers in the alliance, and above us, there are Hall Masters, Elders, and so on. After the introduction, Lu Yang gained a basic understanding of the East Sea powers: Your East Sea''s levels of hierarchy are truly numerous, and after all that division, even the Alliance Hierarch wouldn''t match up to a Four Imperial Protectors in our Heavenly Court Sect. During the chat, Yi Daxia seized the opportunity to ask questions about cultivation. Actually, they were somewhat embarrassed. Originally, they wanted to offer some treasures in exchange for cultivation experiences, but once Lu Yang brought out the Enlightenment Tea, none of their treasures seemed of any use. This one pack of tea leaves could buy several Fangshan Islands. They could only ask shamelessly. Although the Nascent Souls cultivated by Lu Yang and his group were peculiar, they were still quite clear about the traditional ways of cultivation. The cultivation problems that had troubled the three heroes for decades were easily addressed by Lu Yang, who could point out solutions with just a few words, solving the issues effortlessly and earning the heroes'' utmost admiration. The only challenging question was one posed by Yi Daxia, How should one utilize the Nascent Soul in battle? Lu Yang pondered; he was still being beaten by the Invincible Nascent Soul, Meng Jingzhou''s dual Nascent Souls were unprecedented, Man Gu''s ancestral spirit Nascent Soul was obviously not a reference, and Li Haoran''s dismembered Nascent Soul wasn''t much better. After going in circles, only Tao Yaoye''s Nascent Soul was reliable. Right, we have long resided in the Central Continent and have never seen a Spirit Vein. I wonder if Yi Daxia could satisfy our curiosity? Meng Jingzhou asked. Among the five, only Li Haoran had seen the appearance of a Spirit Vein, relying on memories from his past life. That''s easy, Yi Daxia said with a smile. Generally speaking, a Spirit Vein is the lifeblood of an island, a sacred ground that cannot be shown to outsiders. But since Lu Yang brought out the Enlightenment Tea, he couldn''t be considered an outsider anymore. This way, please. The three heroes personally led the way, inviting the five into a cave. With a lamp in hand, they illuminated the path ahead. The cave was winding, and the deeper they went, the more they felt the change in Spiritual Energy''s density. After about ten minutes of walking, the cave gradually brightened, even more radiant than the heroes'' lanterns. We''ve arrived. The three heroes extinguished the lantern and gestured for the others to proceed. Ahead was a pool of deep blue spring water, protected by an Array Method. The spring radiated sparkling Spiritual Energy, which flowed through underground channels towards various parts of Fangshan Island. The water''s tributaries formed Second and Third Grade Spirit Veins. Suddenly, the ground trembled, the Spirit Vein boiled, and the abundant Spiritual Energy broke through the large array, causing emerald green ripples to spread across the sky. Yi Daxia''s expression changed, This is a sign from heaven and earth; a heavenly treasure is about to emerge! Lu Yang quickly raised his hand, asserting his innocence, This has nothing to do with me. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 750 Chapter 750: Chapter 749 Another Big Feature of the East Sea The three heroes of Fangshan Island looked at Lu Yang with astonishment, not understanding why he would suddenly prove he was unrelated to the matter. It had long been rumored that Fangshan Island hid a rare treasure. Now that it had just appeared, how could it be related to someone who had just arrived? Uh, this might have something to do with me, admitted Tao Yaoye, raising her hand awkwardly and drawing a crowd of onlookers with her embarrassment. I felt something beneath the spirit vein connect with me. As she spoke, the spirit vein boiled more fiercely, piercing the sky, and a green light flashed. A palm-sized, three-leafed gleaming green grass swayed in the air. Lu Yang and the others did not recognize this green grass. Fairy, do you recognize this thing? This thing is the Feather Transformation Immortal Grass, it looks quite ancient considering its appearance, identified Fairy Eternity with just a glance. Feather Transformation Immortal Grass? What''s the relation to Junior Sister Tao''s Feather Transformation Immortal Body? The Feather Transformation Immortal Grass is cultivated for one''s own Feather Transformation Immortal Body. Consuming the Immortal Grass can greatly shorten the cultivation process, saving at least a hundred and ten years worth of cultivation, or even up to a thousand years. I reckon this is something left behind by some Feather Transformation Immortal Body, who either forgot to consume it or died before they could, leaving it here until it sensed the Feather Transformation Immortal Body within Tao Yaoye, leading to its emergence. Of course, others can consume it too. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang was slightly shockedCthe prospect of avoiding a hundred and ten years of cultivation effort was incredibly powerful. He himself had only been practicing for three years. However, I would advise you all not to consume it right now. This Feather Transformation Immortal Grass can still be replanted, the immortal suggested. Lu Yang claimed Fairy Eternity''s knowledge as his own, sharing it with the crowd, which earned him their admiring gazes. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co With the appearance of the Feather Transformation Immortal Grass, the spirit vein grew even more lively, and the concentration of spiritual energy rose significantly compared to before. Previously, the Feather Transformation Immortal Grass was rooted at the deepest part of the spirit vein, drawing spiritual essence. Now that the Immortal Grass had emerged, the true grade of the spirit vein was revealed. The spirit vein of Fangshan Island was not fourth-grade but fifth-grade! However, the trio felt no joy, only a sense of impending disaster. This is bad! exclaimed Yan Chuan, his expression drastically changing. What''s wrong? asked Lu Yang and the others, not understanding the situation. A rare treasure''s emergence has triggered unusual phenomena between heaven and earth. Cultivators nearby surely have detected it. Although they may not recognize the Feather Transformation Immortal Grass, once they realize that the spirit vein has upgraded from fourth-grade to fifth-grade, they''ll definitely guess that previously the Immortal Grass had been absorbing most of the spirit vein''s power. A treasure capable of drawing a vast amount of spiritual energyC even if they don''t know what it is, they''ll realize it''s an item of immeasurable value. You live in Great Xia and are unfamiliar with the rules of the East Sea. The rule of the East Sea, treasures belong to the capable! There will be people coming to seize the Immortal Grass! As cultivators of the East Sea, the three heroes sensed the looming crisis immediately! The emergence of Immortal Herbs spelled disaster, not fortune! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, too, was characteristic of the East Sea. A terrifying pressure descended, accompanied by an aged voice. Yan Chuan, old man has arrived. Why haven''t you come out to greet me? It''s the Hall Master of the Alliance, Gao FengChe lives near Fangshan Island! Yan Chuan recognized the identity of the speaker just by his voice. What''s his cultivation level? asked Lu Yang with interest. The peak of the early stage of Spirit Transformation! The three heroes dared not delay and quickly left the Spirit Vein to go out and greet Gao Feng. Gao Feng''s eyes were cold and gloomy as he flew in the air, staring at the three heroes with a frosty gaze. A rare treasure has appeared on Fangshan Island, hand it over to avoid bringing unwarranted disaster upon your island, he said coldly. Trembling with fear, Hero Yan managed to suppress his terror and spoke, Senior Gao, the Alliance has rules that prevent members from robbing one another. Unmoved, Gao Feng replied, Rob? How can it be considered robbery if you''re willingly giving it to me? Meanwhile, a figure burst forth from the sea, looking at the three heroes with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile, Yan Chuan, luck has befallen Fangshan Island. As neighbors, isn''t it only fair that I get a slice of the fortune? The neighbor of Fangshan Island, the Clan Leader of the Shark Clan, possessed a top-notch Cultivation Level at the early stage of Divinity Transformation. These two were the closest Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators to this location. Ha, how dare any random riffraff reach for something coveted by our Five Elements Sect? Lu Yang sneered coldly. Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, and the others came out from the cave entrance one after another, standing their ground. You are the disciples from the Five Elements Sect who attended Lord Ma''s banquet! Upon seeing Lu Yang, Gao Feng wavered, and the Clan Leader of the Shark Clan felt the same. Gao Feng was not afraid of the Five Elements Sect. The East Sea was so distant from the Five Elements Sect that surely they wouldn''t dare to interfere just for mistreating their disciples, would they? Despite the chaos within the East Sea, they were quite united externally, and the upper echelons of the Alliance wouldn''t allow the Five Elements Sect to meddle. What he feared was Old Ma. Gnashing his teeth, Gao Feng did not even utter a harsh word and turned away to leave. The Clan Leader of the Shark Clan''s face was so sullen it looked like it could drip water, as he dived back into the sea, pretending as if nothing had happened. Seeing the two Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators leave, the three heroes heaved a sigh of relief, having survived the ordeal. Is that it? Man Gu scratched his head, having thought the atmosphere was leading to a fight. Of course, matters aren''t that simple, Lu Yang shook his head. Gao Feng is worried about angering Old Ma, which is why he only temporarily left. In that case, why not just make sure that Old Ma doesn''t find out it was him? If it were me, I wouldn''t rob in broad daylight. I''d cover my face at night, rob and then run. Who would know it was me? Meng Jingzhou gently shook his head, feeling that Gao Feng lacked sophistication, That''s inexperience. A failed daytime robbery followed by a nighttime heist, even with a concealed face, still makes you a suspect. If it were me, I''d simply not show up during the day and then rob at night with my face covered, leaving no room for suspicion. Li Haoran then added, However, there''s still a chance to salvage the situation. Call together more people at night to broaden the pool of suspects. That way, Gao Feng would be relatively safer. Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Li Haoran discussed the methodology of committing the act back and forth, leaving the three heroes bewildered. Aren''t you disciples of the Righteous Path, who have never been to the East Sea? How come you''re so familiar with such tactics? Man Gu hurriedly took out paper and pen to record the discussion process of Lu Yang and the others. Truly exemplary, they had so quickly adapted to the local way of thinking. Tao Yaoye looked at Man Gu with a peculiar expression. Are you learning their methods, or are you taking down their testimonies? As darkness fell, figures shrouded in black robes and masked faces appeared, staring greedily at Fangshan Island like grim reapers. So Fangshan Island has a fifth-grade Spirit Vein. This is a rare treasure comparable to a fifth-grade Spirit Vein. Why not take the opportunity to claim Fangshan Island for ourselves? The three Yan Chuan are merely at the Nascent Soul StageCoccupying such a fine Spirit Vein is a waste. Following Lu Yang''s instructions, the heroes had already evacuated the people of the main island to the surrounding smaller islands ahead of time. One, two, three twelve in total. Quite a turnout, huh? All at the Divinity Transformation Stage, Lu Yang said with a smile as he limbered up. Since we have arrived at the East Sea, we should certainly enjoy the unique culture here. After indulging in the banquets, it''s time to experience a fight. Chapter 751 Chapter 751: Chapter 750: Do They Think Our Five Elements Sect Is Easy to Bully? Twelve at the Divine Transformation Stage, this may be a bit difficult to fight, said Lu Yang, difficulty on his lips, but the smile on his face couldn''t be concealed no matter what. In Great Xia, it was rare to encounter anyone who dared to battle him, especially to the death. It was a pity that he couldn''t make full use of his cultivation. Lu Yang fondly remembered the Qingzhou festival, fighting against his peers, with Golden Core Stage Cultivators reversing the situation against those at the Foundation Establishment Stage. With limited options in the East Sea, since Foundation Establishment Stage adversaries were not available, he would have to make do with Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Meng Jingzhou and the others were all very excited, as it was rare to have a chance to enjoy a good fight. I thought they would also call upon those at the Nascent Soul Stage, Tao Yaoye said, puzzled, as this differed from her expectations. Lu Yang explained, This is a secret mission. The fewer people involved, the better. Moreover, those who partake in a secret mission have to share the spoilsCit''s hush money. If those at the Divine Transformation Stage can handle it, why bother involving the Nascent Soul Stage just to make up the numbers? Although Lu Yang had never done such a thing before, it did not prevent him from thinking from another''s perspective. Out of the twelve Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, including those at the mid and late stages, there were surely members of the Human race and the Sea Clan. Lu Yang guessed the organizer this time wouldn''t be Gao Feng, as he wouldn''t be able to command so many from the Divine Transformation Stage. It must be the appearance of a rare treasure that attracted distant Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators who, due to the distance, didn''t arrive immediately. After arriving later and hearing from Gao Feng about their Five Elements Sect being here, they organized this plan. Lu Yang didn''t care about the accuracy of his guess; he would fight first and ask questions later. Facing the encirclement of twelve Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, Lu Yang dared to strike first. The Green Peak Sword reflected the moonlight above his head, startlingly bright. Aside from real-deal Cultivators like Master of All Laws, few noticed the sword that Lu Yang used, even though he claimed to be from the Five Elements Sect; he could still wield the Green Peak Sword. Sword Qi shot out like a ribbon, with the momentum of a rainbow, and the intent piercing the void. The Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators saw the Sword Qi coming and their calm expressions changed as they hastened to dodge. Truly worthy of being an Immortal Disciple from Great Xia, even at the Nascent Soul Stage he can release Sword Qi that can injure us! It''s said that the Five Elements Sect is divided into Five Veins according to the Five Elements; it seems he must be a disciple from the sect''s Golden Vein! Seeing the formation of the Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators thrown into disarray, Meng Jingzhou and the other four seized the opportunity to strike. Meng Jingzhou transformed into a Protector of Buddhism, displaying the form of three heads and six arms, and looked imposing in every direction. Man Gu invoked his ancestral spirit, wielding his great hammer with fierce vigor. Those like Gao Feng who encountered him were in for broken bones and torn tendons. Li Haoran''s body burst into flames, dividing into six identical forms attacking from different directions. The red umbrella opened, spreading an illusionary realm. Tao Yaoye moved with ease within the realm, continuously dragging her opponents into the illusion. However, these Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators were thriving in the East Sea for a reason, and they were not to be underestimated. They targeted Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, recognizing their superior combat abilities, and sent six Divine Transformation Stage opponents to fight them. Tao Yaoye and the others were forced to contend with two opponents each. Bihai Tide Birth Decision! The calm sea surface erupted with towering waves, forming walls of water. The sharp Sword Qi collided with the walls, splitting them in two and losing much of its force. Raging Whale Suppressing Fist! The Whale Clan and the Shark Clan had always been adversaries; this was a powerful fist technique developed by the Whale Clan specifically to counter the Shark Clan. However, to the knowledge of the three heroes, there were no Divine Transformation Stage members among the Whale Clan nearby. Abyssal Chains! A cultivator flicked his sleeve, revealing pitch-black, barbed chains that rattled out. Li Haoran, with his keen eye, immediately saw that these chains had been battle-hardened and were full of malevolence, clearly responsible for the deaths of many. The chains moved with agility in mid-air, lashing Li Haoran with numerous wounds. East Sea Cultivators often practiced a variety of combat techniques in secret. The moves they used tonight would not be normally demonstrated, and regardless of victory or defeat, their identities would remain concealed. Ice Dragon''s Chant! The sea surface froze over, and an ice dragon surged out, repelling Lu Yang. Whale Swallowing Heaven and Earth Fist! Raging Shark Suppressing Fist! Clear Light Long Fist! Three Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators dragged Meng Jingzhou into the sea, each employing different fist techniques. They secretly activated secret techniques, activating their bloodlines and momentarily boosting their combat abilities. Meng Jingzhou was caught off guard and plunged into the sea bottom. So-called Immortal Disciples are merely this, laughed the cultivator who had used the Bihai Tide Birth technique, his eyes revealing a mocking smile. He was thankful he had made ample preparations and brought enough people. If only five Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators had come, they really wouldn''t be able to deal with these Immortal Sect geniuses. We also don''t wish to be hostile with the Immortal Sect. Just hand over the rare treasure that has emerged, swiftly leave Fangshan Island, and we can let bygones be bygones! They wanted not merely Immortal Herbs but also the fifth-grade Spirit Veins! Lu Yang steadied himself in the air and glared coldly at the three opponents, East Sea Cultivators truly are remarkable; daring to look down on our Five Elements SectCdo you take us for made of mud! Where are my people! Lu Yang bellowed. Here! Meng Jingzhou surged out of the sea, his body emitting steams of scalding vapor as the vigorous Yang Qi dried the seawater on his skin. Man Gu''s eyes were blood-red; this time, they had summoned a barbarian general who had seen battle, a subordinate of the first Emperor Xia. Li Haoran, wreathed in flames, had his wounds from the whipping chains heal rapidly. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tao Yaoye closed her red paper umbrella as two Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators became lifeless, trapped in an illusion, and tumbled into the sea. The Cultivators of the East Sea cultivated their powers but not their hearts, hence they were not adept at dealing with illusionary realms. Form up! The five of them took their respective positions as if they had practiced countless times. Is this the Five Elements Sect''s Five Elements Battle Formation?! One of the Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators exclaimed in shock; he had seen Five Elements Sect disciples in action in Great Xia beforeCfive Nascent Soul Early Stage disciples who had used the Five Elements Battle Formation and had actually defeated five Divine Transformation late-stage Cultivators! So there are still some who know their stuff, Arhat Fist! Lu Yang stood at the metal position, leading the assault. Under the enhancement of the Five Elements Battle Formation, his speed and strength increased geometrically. He moved as fast as lightning, each punch landing precisely on the abdomen, causing his opponents'' organs to revolt in pain. Their hair was falling out in clumps. Stop him quickly! Turbulent Sea Scripture! The three Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators wanted to repeat their old trick, but Lu Yang''s combat power had long since evolved, with each punch and kick comparable to the impact of mountainsCunstoppable. His Sword Qi was even more dazzling, slicing through layers of water curtains and reflecting the horrified visages of the three Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators on the blade of the sword. Twin Ice Dragon Chant! Two ice dragons burst from the water, aiming to bite Lu Yang. Man Gu used Shadow Shifting to swap locations with Lu Yang and, with a loud yell, endured the attack from the two ice dragons. Meng Jingzhou unleashed Nirvana True Fire, causing Man Gu''s frostbite to recover rapidly. Man Gu stood at the earth position, taking charge of defense. Meng Jingzhou took up the water position, focusing on healing. Tao Yaoye took the wood position, leading the changes, capable of teleporting the team instantly to anywhere within the great formation and coordinating the combat of the other four. Don''t think you''re the only ones who can use combination techniques, the Ocean''s Boundless Measure! The five Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, having gathered strength in secret, produced a tsunami over a hundred meters high. Within it loomed ghastly faces and hands that, with sorrowful screams, lunged at Lu Yang and the others. If Lu Yang and his companions dodged, Fangshan Island behind them would be submerged in the ocean! Let me handle this! Li Haoran called out, as several types of flames appeared around him! Three Flavored True Fire, Golden Bird True Flame, Nirvana True Flame, Six-C Divine Fire, Dayan True Fire, Samadhi True Fire, Nanming Li Fire! Most of these flames were learnt by the five from the Fire Vein of the Five Elements Sect. Under the boost of the Five Elements Battle Formation, Li Haoran could wield all the True Fires mastered by everyone! Li Haoran stood at the fire position, assisting in attack! The seven types of flames intertwined, forming a soaring fire tornado that met the ghastly tsunami with fervent heat and destruction. Boom! The tsunami collapsed, and the ghosts hidden within it perished in wailsCthe collected souls of hundreds of years from those five Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, gone in an instant! Attack together! Twelve Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators struck simultaneously, seeking a flaw in the Five Elements Battle Formation. But how could the skills passed down for a hundred thousand years from the Five Elements Sect have any flaws for them to exploit? Not to mention Lu Yang and his team''s seamless coordination, as if they had practiced for years. The twelve Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators fled in a bloody retreat, using skills like the Great Demonic Technique to escape in a blood-fueled dash, in utter disarray. The Five Elements Battle Formation had overwhelming combat strength, but it was not known for speed. Catching one or two Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators was conceivable, but the remaining ten were certainly going to escape. A smile curved Lu Yang''s lips, You think you can just run after losing? Just right, I''ve learned a new move from my master, so I might as well practice on you guys! Old Meng, lend me a hand! Meng Jingzhou was bewildered, not understanding what Lu Yang was borrowing from him. Then, his body tilted, and Lu Yang grabbed his ankle, lifting him up. Hey hey hey, what are you doing? Quit your chatter, quickly use Three Heads and Six Arms, One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords! Why has it gotten dark? Gao Feng puzzled, as if the moonlight above had suddenly disappeared, not forgetting to look up at the sky even in his frantic escape. This glance chilled him to the bone. The dense shadows blocking the moonlight weren''t anyone else, it was Meng Jingzhou! Thousands of Meng Jingzhous, each using Three Heads and Six Arms, descended from the sky, yelling and punching as they fell, striking towards the twelve Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators scattering in all directions! Chapter 752 Chapter 752: Chapter 751: One Meng Transforms into Ten Thousand Mengs The East Sea had always been known for its vastness and abundance, famously hosting all sorts of rarities. Twelve Divine Transformation Stage cultivators could certainly be considered leaders in their own right, frequently attending various banquets and having seen their share of wondersCnot to mention the odd-looking members of the Sea Clan from the depths of the ocean. But they truly had never seen a swarm of Meng Jingzhous falling from the sky. Not even in their wildest nightmares had they envisioned such a scene. A sky full of Meng Jingzhous exhibited their three heads and six arms technique, covering an immensely wide area. It was futile for the twelve Divine Transformation Stage cultivators to scatter and flee, as they were all within the reach of the One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords attack. The three heroes of Fangshan Island, who watched from a distance, were completely dumbfounded. Lu Yang was huffing and puffing with exhaustion. Unleashing this terrifying move was not easy. Deploying the standard One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords involved solidifying sword intent into a sword body. And if one could form a sword body, one could also form the Sword Washing Pool, or even Meng Jingzhou. The normal application of One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords didn''t demand much from one''s Spiritual Sense; its main mode of attack was simply overwhelming the enemy with a barrage of flying swords. However, One Meng Becoming Ten Thousand Mengs was not so simple. It was equivalent to thousands of Meng Jingzhous attacking at once, requiring an immensely powerful Spiritual Sense to executeCa feat not even Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense could manage on its own. Luckily, they were in the midst of using the Five Elements Battle Formation which not only allowed for sharing strength but also sharing Spiritual Sense. It goes without saying that Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense was the best among his peers. Meng Jingzhou, having constantly contended with Yang Qi, had also cultivated his Spiritual Sense to formidable strength. Tao Yaoye, who excelled in Illusionary Realms, also possessed an exceedingly powerful Spiritual Sense. Li Haoran, having inherited Qin Haoran''s memories, had likewise seen an expansion of his Spiritual Sense. As for Man Gu Man Gu''s Spiritual Sense was rather average. Only by combining the Spiritual Senses of all four individualsCLu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, and Li HaoranCwere they able to perform One Meng Becoming Ten Thousand Mengs. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site I just thought to give it a try; if it hadn''t worked, we could have switched to the Sword Washing Pool. I didn''t expect it to be a success, Lu Yang said, stroking his chin. It was a tactic he had come up with on the spur of the moment, and now it seemed the effect was quite satisfactory. Meng Jingzhou was screaming and swinging his fists around, not needing to worry about any particular technique as the intensity of the Spiritual Sense didn''t allow for such fine control. Just fight and get it over with. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those at the Divine Transformation Stage, already wounded, were beaten into the sea one by one like dumplings being dropped into a pot by the multitudes of Meng Jingzhous attacking them. The thousands of Meng Jingzhous vanished. Thought you could run! When Meng Jingzhou returned, he had six Divine Transformation Stage cultivators in his six hands. Lu Yang and the others also sprang into action, entering the sea to retrieve the fallen Divine Transformation Stage cultivators. One, two, three all twelve accounted for, Lu Yang declared, as if the mission was accomplished. He clapped his hands and took an Elixir to restore his strength. The three heroes of Fangshan Island, who had witnessed the whole process, had their eyes popping out of their heads. These were twelve Divine Transformation Stage cultivators! They had heard that Immortal Sect disciples possessed extraordinary combat prowess, unbeaten among their peers and even capable of challenging those of higher Cultivation Levels. Yet they had not imagined it to this extreme. Faced with opponents who both in Cultivation Level and number far exceeded them, not only had they won, but they had also taken them all alive?! As the three heroes saw the fight end and thought to approach, they heard Lu Yang telepathically cautioning them. Don''t come over just yet. If you three come over now and learn of their identities, you''re bound to attract vengeance in the future. Upon hearing this, the trio immediately understood the implication. Lu Yang proceeded to remove the masks from each of the captured individuals, snorting coldly. Daring to oppose our Five Elements Sect, they must truly not wish to live. Have they not ventured out to inquire? In Great Xia, aside from the Seek Dao Sect, who would dare provoke someone from our Five Elements Sect? Do you have a Semi-Immortal backing you up by any chance? The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage broke into a cold sweat and kept kowtowing, not to mention having a Semi-Immortal supporting them, they had never even heard of a Semi-Immortal in the entire East Sea. All you know is to kowtow and beg for mercy, not very impressive. Hand over all your valuables, Meng Jingzhou kicked over Gao Feng, signaling them to be more cooperative. Robbery is also a distinctive feature of the East Sea, one must experience it at least once. The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage were filled with regret. Wasn''t it said that Great Xia was peaceful and that cultivators only sparred without intending to kill? Why did it not seem to be the case at all? The local cultivators of the East Sea couldn''t surpass this attitude either. As captives, it was already their great fortune to be alive; wealth was a trivial external possession While comforting themselves with this thought, they painfully took out their most cherished treasures. Cultivation techniques, maps, secret realm information, magic artifacts, spirit stones Li Haoran shook his head in disappointment: The level of you East Sea cultivators is really lacking. Handing over your storage rings just like that, if it were me, I would prepare two storage rings, one overt and one covert. The covert ring would be hidden inside my body, casually tear a slit in my flesh, place the storage ring inside, and then let the flesh heal. Due to personal reasons, Li Haoran had substantial experience in hiding things. The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage hung their heads in shame upon hearing his words, realizing even their experience in hiding things was inferior to the disciples of the Five Elements Sect. Alright, the rare treasure of Fangshan Island now belongs to our Five Elements Sect, all of you get lost! Yes, yes, yes. The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage felt as if they had received a great pardon and nodded eagerly. Wait a second, don''t leave just yet, there''s one more thing, Please speak, the cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage, seeing Meng Jingzhou stopping them, thought he might change his mind on a whim and were all on tenterhooks. The three heroes of Fangshan Island have done us a great favor; I''ve memorized all of your faces. If I ever learn that something has happened to Fangshan Island, regardless of whether or not you are suspected, none of you will escape my wrath! Meng Jingzhou paused, then glared and shouted angrily, Why are you still standing there? Get lost, am I supposed to keep you here for dinner? Upon hearing this, the cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage fled as if their lives depended on it; the five of them were too malevolent, and even their mere presence was terrifying. Thus, the matter was concluded, and the three heroes of Fangshan Island flew over timidly. Is it, is it over? Hero Yan still felt the situation was somewhat surreal. It''s over. In the future, if anyone asks about the whereabouts of the rare treasure, you just have to tell the truth, Lu Yang said. Feathered Immortal Herbs were too valuable, a treasure that even a cultivator at the body Integration Realm would covet. For the three heroes to possess it was more a curse than a blessing. Immortal herbs were not something they were qualified to possess in the first place. To have obtained a fifth-grade spirit vein was already a great stroke of luck, and the three heroes were all very grateful to Lu Yang and his companions. Suddenly, Lu Yang thought of another safety concern, If I remember correctly, a fifth-grade spirit vein is usually in the possession of a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator. Won''t it be risky for you three to have it? It was common in the East Sea for cultivators to fight over territory; otherwise, the maps from a hundred years ago wouldn''t be so different from those of today. Even after Lu Yang warned those twelve cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage, it was uncertain whether other cultivators at the same stage might covet this place. Hero Yan sighed, Indeed, it''s not very safe, but there''s not much we can do about it. The immediate plan is to rely on the fifth-grade spirit vein for cultivation and advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage as soon as possible. Only then will Fangshan Island truly be secure. From what I see, your cultivation level is already at the late stage of the Nascent Soul, isn''t it? Lu Yang suddenly commented. Hero Yan informed truthfully, Previously it was at the late stage Consummation of Nascent Soul. After drinking the Enlightenment Tea, I''ve reached the Half Step to Divinity Transformation Stage. It''s just that I don''t know when I''ll be able to take the final step. Lu Yang smiled and said, Why not take advantage of tonight and let you ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Chapter 753 Chapter 753: Chapter 752 Soul Condensing Pills Tonight?! Yan Chuan thought he must be hallucinating. Ascending to the Divinity Transformation Stage, was he supposed to ascend just like that today? He had prepared to ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage within the next twenty years. Step back a bit, to ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage one must Pass Thunder Tribulation, and for that, many contingencies must be prepared with no room for negligence. Helping someone ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage, especially those in the Half-Step Divinity Transformation, was fairly simple for Lu Yang, a matter of just a single Elixir. Immortal Disciples prioritized their own Cultivation Realm and at most, they used Elixirs as a supplement. Elixirs, after all, are external aids; power gained through reliance on them tends to have flaws and is not beneficial for future Cultivation. It was different for Yan Chuan. As a Loose Cultivator, being able to reach the Nascent Soul Stage was already extremely fortunate. To reach the Nascent Soul Stage, he had switched through countless Cultivation techniques, leading to a chaotic vital energy, making it difficult to further his Realm. Consuming Elixirs could actually help him purify and organize his vital energy. Senior Brother Lu, do you have an Elixir that can help someone breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Stage? Tao Yaoye asked. If they were at the Refining Pill peak, such Elixirs would be plentiful, but this was the East Sea, who would carry Elixirs they didn''t need themselves? Coincidentally, yes. Lu Yang fumbled around in his Identity Jade, and took out a bottle of Elixirs. The round Elixirs rolled out, making Yan Chuan''s eyes widen. Soul, Soul Condensing Pills? This was a precious Elixir with no set market price. He had seen it twice at auctions, where it fetched sky-high prices, and one of those times, a bidder was a disciple from the Yingzhou Islands. NovelFire.site NovelFire.site.co Even disciples from the Yingzhou Islands had to obtain Soul Condensing Pills from the outside world, which showed how precious the Elixir was. This Soul Condensing Pill came from the time when Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou went to the Demon Territory. The Third Senior Sister didn''t bring a gift to meet them, so she took Lu Yang and the others to raid the legacy of a certain Suan Ni, which she had slain when she first arrived in the Demon Territory. The legacy of that Suan Ni included a Soul Condensing Pill. Lu Yang had never seen what the Thunder Tribulation of the Divinity Transformation Stage looked like and took this opportunity to broaden his horizons. It''s of no use to me, Yan Chuan, it''s yours. Lu Yang casually tossed the Soul Condensing Pill to Yan Chuan, with a gesture as casual as if he were throwing a sugar bean. Yan Chuan caught the Soul Condensing Pill with both hands, treasuring it immensely. But, but I''m not ready to Pass Thunder Tribulation. The hope of ascending to the Divinity Transformation Stage was in his hands, but Yan Chuan knew his own limits. Being a common Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, he had a high probability of being killed by Thunder Tribulation without proper preparation. Oh right, I forgot Thunder Tribulation can actually kill people. Lu Yang just remembered a fact he had long neglected. After thinking about the people he knew, Lu Yang finally recalled an example: Speaking of which, the only person I know who was killed by Tribulation was Qin Haoran. If Qin Haoran hadn''t died, there wouldn''t be a Li Haoran now. Fairy, do you have a solution? After much thought, Lu Yang decided to ask for a strategy from the resourceful Fairy Eternity. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To Pass Thunder Tribulation, the most important thing is to have confidence. As long as your confidence is strong enough, Thunder Tribulation is just a formality. Really? There''s such a theory? Lu Yang wondered to himself when he had ever heard of this theory. At least when I Passed Tribulation, that''s how I did it, all the way up to the Immortal Tribulation. Lu Yang: Was this really about confidence, or was it because you, Fairy, were simply too strong? If he told this method to Yan Chuan, he was afraid that with full confidence, Yan Chuan would be struck dead by the Thunder Tribulation. Since Fairy was unreliable, he had to rely on himself. Junior Brother Li, you have the most experience, do you have any methods? Li Haoran thought for a moment before saying, Passing Tribulation is most importantly about relying on oneself. If there are others helping out, it will only increase the power of Thunder Tribulation. So when Yan Chuan Passes Thunder Tribulation, we cannot interfere. However, with Yan Chuan''s cultivation level, passing the Thunder Tribulation is indeed difficult. Therefore, you can attempt to use a magic artifact to resist the Thunder Tribulation; it''s just that using a magic artifact is not a good method, as it won''t have the effect of body tempering through the tribulation. Once you reach the Divinity Transformation Stage, you''ll be inherently weaker than others. We should find a way to temporarily enhance Yan Chuan''s physical body. At this moment, Meng Jingzhou had an idea, How about this, Yan Chuan temporarily possesses me, taking control of my body to pass the Thunder Tribulation. This way, the soul will be tempered, while Yan Chuan can place his own corpse on top of my head, so the physical body is tempered as well. With both the soul and body tempered, once combined, it will be as if both have been refined. Yan Chuan felt that this method wasn''t very reliable. After discussing back and forth, they finally chose the most straightforward methodCfeeding elixirs. The newly submitted storage ring contained elixirs that provide temporary bursts of power, all meant for use during the Divinity Transformation StageCabsolutely reliable. If Yan Chuan feels that he can''t get through it, just take one. Yan Chuan, relax and believe in yourself, Lu Yang had not forgotten Fairy Eternity''s way, as he encouraged Yan Chuan before he faced the tribulation. I will not let you down! Yan Chuan clasped his fists, his expression resolute. Now filled with unprecedented confidence, all five Immortal Sect disciples had done their utmost to help him; if he still lacked confidence, it would be inexcusable. Yan Chuan went to the mountaintop and asked everyone to stay far away. He first took a Soul Condensing Pill, and his foot that had been hesitantly hovering at the threshold of the Divinity Transformation Stage finally stepped over! His entire body felt like it was ablaze, heating up from inside out. Boom. The clouds were dense, rolling incessantly like spilled ink. Amidst them, lightning flashed and thunder roared, dancing wildly like dragons and snakes, illuminating the entire night sky as if it were daylight. Come on! Yan Chuan shouted loudly with a resolute as-if-throwing-caution-to-the-wind attitude. An extremely fiery purple thunderbolt cleaved down from the clouds, unstoppable as if splitting bamboo, ferocious beyond compare, with the force to destroy everything, striking directly at Yan Chuan. He saw his eyes slightly close, a low shout coming from his mouth as his hands formed seals. In an instant, a brilliant golden light surged around him, turning into a huge golden shield, and forcefully received this thunderbolt capable of destroying mountains. The other two heroes witnessed this scene and were deeply moved. The power of the Thunder Tribulation was terrifying; could their senior brother really withstand it? This Thunder Tribulation doesn''t seem to be very strong, does it? Man Gu telepathically remarked. The ordinary Thunder Tribulation at the Divinity Transformation Stage is just like this, Li Haoran explained. This tribulation was like a drizzle to them, but a great test for Yan Chuan. As the thunderclouds churned, each subsequent thunderbolt was more powerful than the last, each one more terrifying. They seemed to crush both Yan Chuan''s will and physical body simultaneously, yet Yan Chuan did not take any elixirs; relying solely on his own cultivation level, he withstood the repeated purifications of the Thunder Tribulation. After the Thunder Tribulation passed, the dark clouds dissipated. Yan Chuan sat cross-legged on the mountain peak, his clothes tattered, and his hair singed, looking like a beggar. He opened his eyes, feeling the power he had just gained, unable to contain his joy, and burst into hearty laughter. He flew down from the mountain and bowed to Lu Yang and the others, Thank you all for your help. I have no way to repay your great kindness and generosity! Senior brother, you made it?! Another hero''s voice trembled, hugging Yan Chuan, crying and laughing at the same time. Yan Chuan couldn''t help but cry as well. He had thought that his life would stagnate at the Nascent Soul Stage, with no hope for Spirit Transformation, but unexpectedly, with the help of Lu Yang and the others, he had ascended to the Divinity Transformation Stage without even taking the emergency elixirs! Fairy Eternity was triumphant, not at all surprised, How about that, didn''t I say that you could make it through on faith alone? Lu Yang was genuinely shocked; he hadn''t realized confidence could be so effective. Could it be that he could also pass the tribulation like this? With me around to protect you, you''ll surely have full confidence, and passing the tribulation won''t be a problem! Lu Yang''s unwavering confidence wavered. Chapter 754 Chapter 754: Chapter 753: Feathered Immortal Herbs Hero Yan, you have just broken through your realm and your foundation is not stable. You should seek a quiet place to retreat and cultivate, which is the most important thing to do right now, Lu Yang kindly advised. You''re right, Daoist, Hero Yan replied to Lu Yang with the utmost respect. With the arrival of Lu Yang and his four companions, Fangshan Island had gained a fifth-grade Spirit Vein, and he himself had succeeded in passing the Thunder Tribulation to become a cultivator at the Spirit Transformation Stage. With the help of the fifth-grade Spirit Vein, his two brothers also had a chance, albeit slight, to cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Little did he expect that his kind gesture of telling Lu Yang about the banquet hosted by True Master Ma would bring such rewards. Wait, that being said, didn''t True Master Ma''s banquet seem to have just taken place this morning? Hero Yan reviewed the day''s events: In the morning, he attended True Master Ma''s banquet. At noon, he invited Lu Yang and his four companions to Fangshan Island. In the afternoon, the Spirit Vein fluctuated, and Immortal Herbs appeared. At night, twelve cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage attacked, and he took Soul Condensing Pills and became a cultivator at that stage. How should we deal with the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb? Should we take it back with us or consume it now? Lu Yang and his company gestured towards the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb, contemplating which option was more beneficial. Why don''t we pluck a leaf and try it, to see how many years of cultivation it can enhance? Li Haoran had heard of the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb but had never seen it, let alone consumed it. Lu Yang shook his head, dismissing Li Haoran''s idea, The Immortal Herb is precious. If we pluck a leaf without the proper sealing method, the medicinal properties will escape through the break, making the loss outweigh the gains. If consumed in its entirety, it can indeed rapidly enhance cultivation level, but skipping the settling phase might actually be detrimental to future cultivation. Ordinarily, the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb is consumed by those at the Body Integration Realm or the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. These stages of cultivation to consummation require not enlightenment but time-consuming effort. NovelFire.site In my opinion, we should take it back to the sect and hear what Eldest Senior Sister has to say. Everyone nodded, finding this to be a good idea. Lu Yang placed the Immortal Herb into a wooden box and affixed several talismans. When the night was deep and everyone was quiet, the wooden box shook continuously as if an invisible hand was touching it. Opening the box, the Immortal Herb shook its head and stealthily climbed out. It looked up at Lu Yang, who was meditating, and sneered disdainfully. You want to eat me? In your dreams. That being said, it remained vigilant, cautiously climbing down the bed. The moment it tried to push open the window, the lamp lit up, brightening the room. A chilling voice came from behind the Immortal Herb. It really is an Immortal Herb that has gained sentience. The Feather Transformation Immortal Herb twisted its head abruptly to see Lu Yang, who was smiling enigmatically. Swish, swish, swishCfour figures appeared in the room, encircling the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb. Senior Brother Lu really guessed right; this is a Little Medicinal King, Tao Yaoye said, her eyes gleaming as she looked at the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb. Who would have thought to find a Little Medicinal King in the East Sea, Li Haoran commented in amazement. Immortal Herbs were rare enough, but this one was a Little Medicinal King, which even cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would desperately covet. First time seeing a Little Medicinal King, eh? Does it taste good? Man Gu had never been to a medicinal garden. When they openly discussed how to deal with the Immortal Herb earlier, Lu Yang secretly transmitted a message to them, suspecting that it was a Little Medicinal King-level Immortal Herb. In the evening, when the Immortal Herb heard that it was to be taken back to the Sect, it could no longer keep up the act and showed its true colors. Actually, Lu Yang wasn''t suspicious; he had heard from Fairy Eternity that, based on the age, this Immortal Herb was planted in the Ancient Times, and its owner might have been the Saint Heir who used to bully men and women and was beaten up by Fairy Eternity. That Saint Heir also had a Feather Transformation Immortal Body; seeing he couldn''t defeat Fairy Eternity, he borrowed power from the future to raise his realm to the Void Refinement Stage. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then he got beaten even worse. I figure it was planted here in Ancient Times. After I beat him up a few times, his brain stopped working right, and he forgot where the Immortal Herb was planted, Fairy Eternity assuredly analyzed, and it seemed to make sense. Lu Yang felt that this Kunlun Saint Heir was really unlucky. Having grown from the Ancient Times until now, one would know it must have gained consciousness. Spiritual Plants with consciousness naturally yearn for freedom; they''re planted in the ground for a lifetime without the ability to move, and once they can finally roam, they certainly want to wander and play everywhere. The Feather Transformation Immortal Herb usually moved around Fangshan Island through Spirit Veins, which is why there were legends of rare treasures in the Spirit Veins on Fangshan Island. This time, it resonated with Tao Yaoye and was discovered by Lu Yang and the others, so it knew it was going to be taken back. Thus, it feigned death during the day, making Lu Yang and the others let down their guard, planning to run away at night. Unfortunately, its plan didn''t succeed. Who planted you originally? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. Human race, watch your tone! The Feather Transformation Immortal Herb looked down on the short-lived Human race, and of course, the Demon Race was considered short-lived in its eyes too. Meng Jingzhou''s palm produced a clump of Pure Yang Flame, his tone ice-cold, How about we roast you to eat? His barbecue skills hadn''t gone to waste, let alone the fact that the three founding members of the barbecue shop were all there. Man Gu knowingly whipped out the Man family''s ancestral secret sauce, and if he was lucky, he might even channel the spirit of the Man family''s first-generation ancestor. The Feather Transformation Immortal Herb, feeling the scorching flames, flapped its leaves, trying to extinguish the fire in Meng Jingzhou''s palm, and said with a forced smile, It''s just a joke, see how you can''t take a joke? Really, it''s not that I don''t want to tell you; I genuinely don''t know who planted me. At the time I was planted, I wasn''t a Little Medicinal King. Lu Yang nodded; that was the truth. If the Feather Transformation Immortal Herb had been a Little Medicinal King in the Ancient Times, then the Kunlun Saint Heir would have carried the pot everywhere, ensuring the Immortal Herb was with him at all times. Fairy, the Kunlun Saint Heir isn''t still alive, is he? Should we return the property to its original owner? Even in the treacherous East Sea, Lu Yang still harbored a conscience. Fairy Eternity casually waved her hand, No need; he is already dead. According to the rules of the Ancient Times, this Immortal Herb should belong to me. But I don''t need this thing either, so I''m giving it to you youngsters. Lu Yang''s heart skipped a beat; he couldn''t believe that the strife of the Great Era of the Ancient Times was truly cruel. Even the mighty Feather Transformation Immortal Body fell to Fairy Eternity''s hand, and judging from Fairy Eternity''s tone, this Kunlun Saint Heir wasn''t even considered a strong opponent. That was when I was still a Semi-Immortal. The Kunlun Saint Heir oh, he had become the Saint Lord by then. The Kunlun Saint Lord insisted on fighting with me. Just like before, unable to defeat me, he continued to borrow power from his future self through his Feather Transformation Immortal Body. Then you killed him? Not at all. It was him borrowing power from his future self that got himself killed. Lu Yang listened, completely confused and didn''t understand what happened. Seeing Lu Yang so befuddled, Fairy Eternity patiently explained, His future self was already dead. When he borrowed power from his future self, he also borrowed the state of being dead, leading to his current self''s death as well. See? Does that make it a closed loop? Lu Yang: Wait, why is my brain even more confused now? Fairy, did any of your opponents ever make sense? Chapter 755 Chapter 755: Chapter 754 Safe Journey The Feathered Immortal Herb, surrounded by Lu Yang and his four companions, especially Meng Jingzhou holding the Pure Yang True Fire and staring at it with fierce intent, knew that escape was futile, sighed deeply, and accepted its fate. Alright, alright, I won''t run anymore. Compared to being roasted and eaten now, being captured and kept for later was clearly the way to survive. That''s more like it, Meng Jingzhou said as the Feathered Immortal Herb calmed down, clenching his fist to withdraw the flames, while Man Gu astutely put away the barbecue seasoning. Man Gu had just gone through several ancestors without getting to the very first ancestor of the barbecue Man family. But just to be clear, you can''t eat me, at least not all of me, the Feathered Immortal Herb said, eyeing the five cautiously. Of course, they replied. A Little Medicinal King like the Feathered Immortal Herb was extremely precious; no one would consume it all at once. The other Little Medicinal Kings in the medicinal garden were all living well, maybe just plucking a few leaves and roots when necessary, but never harming the main body. Can I trust your promise? the Feathered Immortal Herb asked suspiciously, looking at Lu Yang. It had seen everything clearly during the battle with the Divinity Transformation Stage, noticing you, boy, were the most cunning. I swear to the Yingtian Immortal, that if I lied just now, may the Yingtian Immortal bring down lightning to strike me! Lu Yang lifted three fingers and swore to the heavens. That harsh?! The Feathered Immortal Herb, shocked by Lu Yang''s ruthless oath, shook its leaves a couple of times, the equivalent of nodding in belief. Don''t worry, we won''t mistreat you. Our sect has several Little Medicinal Kings, said Li Haoran with a hearty laugh. As the reincarnation of Master Qin, he had learned Master Qin''s way of managing people; to get subordinates to obey, one must use both the stick and the carrot. At the same time, the ability of Master Qin to provide not actual items as carrots had also been learned by Li Haoran. Junior Sister Tao, you have a connection with the Immortal Herb. Before we return to the sect, would it be alright to entrust it to you for safekeeping? Lu Yang asked with a smile. Little Medicinal Kings cannot be kept in Storage Rings; they must be packed in boxes and wrapped up. He already had Fairy Eternity chattering in his ear and certainly didn''t want another Little Medicinal King around. Then thank you, Senior Brother Lu, for the trust, Tao Yaoye happily accepted. Being together with a Little Medicinal King, not to mention anything else, would surely be enlightening. For a Little Medicinal King to live so long was not without reason. The Feathered Immortal Herb had a unique ability to hide its presence, even from the Spiritual Sense of a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Great Power, who couldn''t find it. One day later, Hero Yan came out of seclusion, solidifying his realm, and was now a genuine Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator. Moving up to the Divinity Transformation Stage, one would normally be full of pride and energy, but Hero Yan was not. He always maintained a humble heart. After all, the incredible feat of Lu Yang and his four companions capturing twelve Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators with only their Nascent Soul Stage Cultivation Level was vivid in memory. Hero Yan, are you going to Penglai Island to seek a promotion? Could you possibly take us five with you? Lu Yang asked politely. Previously, as a Manager in the East Sea Cultivator Alliance, now that he had advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage, he could apply to raise his rank to Hall Master. Coming to the East Sea, one must at least take a stroll around Penglai Island. With the map given by Old Ma, they knew how to get to Penglai Island, but being unfamiliar with the place, it was better to ask Hero Yan for an introduction. Of course, Hero Yan quickly replied. After Yue Daxia gave some instructions to the other two heroes, he prepared to set out for Penglai Island. Penglai Island was far from Fangshan Island. In the past, Yue Daxia had to stop several times while flying to Penglai Island, but with his successful advancement to the Divinity Transformation Stage, his Dantian expanded and his spiritual essence was abundant, eliminating such troubles. Five Daoists slow down, Yue Daxia called out, gasping for breath as he watched the five in front of him fly ahead. Yue Daxia sat on a painting, which wobbled uncertainly as if it could plunge into the sea at any moment. He had never imagined that, as a cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Stage, he would have less spiritual energy than Lu Yang and the other four. He had just been promoted and didn''t have any Divinity-level energy restoration pills on hand. Lu Yang stood on a Flying Sword, spun around, and picked up double lines of water spray on the water''s surface, gracefully stopping in front of Yue Daxia. Yue Daxia, are you alright? Slow, slow down, he pleaded. Seeing that Yue Daxia was running out of energy, the five slowed down willingly. Just then, a hundred-meter-long whale emerged from the water, blowing a water spout a hundred meters high from its blowhole, which displayed a rainbow of colors under the sunlight. How come we always encounter these kinds of whales on the way? These are whales trained by the Alliance. Their bellies contain a world within and can transport people. They are expensive; even those in the Qi Cultivation Stage can''t afford it. I rode one when I was in the Golden Core Stage, but as my cultivation level increased and I became faster than the whales, I stopped using them, someone explained. This sea route leads to Penglai Island; that''s why we keep seeing them. Lu Yang nodded, realizing that these whales were akin to the flying ships of Great Xia. If Yue Daxia really is too tired, why not take a ride in the whale''s belly? Man Gu kindly suggested. Yue Daxia nodded reluctantly. He wasn''t short of money now, but thinking back to his proud departure made him feel a bit embarrassed. The journey continued without incident, and the six of them successfully arrived at Penglai Island. Except for their initial entry into the whale''s belly, when they happened upon a whale hijacked by a Tribulation Cultivator demanding everything from the passengers. Later, Lu Yang and others helped out, only to find a group disguised as ordinary cultivators, actually armed escorts transporting goods. The Tribulation Cultivator''s target was precisely these goods. They robbed everyone to conceal their true purpose. Additionally, the whale accidentally entered a maelstrom, being transported to an unknown Secret Realm, where a Unification level demon was sealed. They later discovered that someone among the passengers had long been bewitched by the demon, deliberately leading everyone into the Secret Realm to sacrifice to the demon. Fortunately, among the passengers was the only daughter of a Unification True Monarch, who had run away, disguised as a man, mingling and chatting cheerfully with Lu Yang and the others. When the daughter faced danger, her father came to rescue her, dealing with the demon, returning everyone and the whale to the original sea route, and the daughter had to bid farewell to Lu Yang and his companions. Moreover, Yue Daxia recovered his energy and left the whale. During the flight, they encountered the Sea Hare Tribe and the Clam Clan at war, sparked by the Clam Clan''s loss of a precious treasure, pointing the blame at the Sea Hare Tribe. Later, Lu Yang found the lost treasure, which was the cargo previously escorted by the armed guards, halted the war, and unraveled the mystery. It turned out to be caused by the Clam Clan Leader''s daughter. Confessing her act, she had been in a secret love with someone from another race, not accepted by her clan, and in revenge, she stole the Clam Pearl, sparking the war. The band of Tribulation Cultivators who robbed them earlier were arranged by her lover. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We''re finally at Penglai Island. The security in the East Sea is really poor; even riding a whale entails so many incidents, Lu Yang grumbled quietly. Meng Jingzhou and the other three nodded in agreement, sharing that the conditions in the East Sea were far from those in Great Xia. Yue Daxia looked at the five with a peculiar gaze. He thought, I''ve ridden whales countless times between the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Stages without a single incident. Is it still possible to distance myself from them now? If it really comes down to it, I can forfeit my cultivation level, and even demote my Spirit Vein. Chapter 756 Chapter 756: 755 Penglai Island, as the headquarters of the East Sea Cultivator Alliance and the largest force of the East Sea human race, truly boasted an extraordinary style. A continuous stream of whales docked at the shore, and as they opened their mouths, cultivators surged forward, coming out from within the whales'' maws. The island''s inhabitants were still predominantly ordinary people, but cultivators were not in short supply. They could be seen everywhere, with those at the Qi Refinement Stage and Foundation Establishment Stage being particularly common. Compared to Fangshan Island, Penglai was as different as heaven and earth. The Island Master of Penglai was an old cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. According to the classification of Great Xia, Penglai Island was considered a super-grade force, one of only nine in the entire Great Xia. Moreover, Penglai Island gathered the vast majority of East Sea cultivators, with profound and imposing foundations, even stronger than the super-grade sects of Great Xia by several measures. Upon arriving at the Alliance headquarters, Daoist Yan found himself before a nine-layered pagoda. The pagoda was ancient and had endured many years, having gone through countless baptisms of time. Each layer of the pagoda was engraved with talismans, array methods, or patterns that contained the profound truths of the Dao, exemplifying the mysteries of the laws of heaven and earth. Standing before the pagoda, one felt as small as an ant. Five esteemed Daoists, I shall first go in to register at the Alliance. Once I am finished with my affairs, I will then take you all on a tour of Penglai Island. Does that sound good? Daoist Yan said with a cupped-fist salute. Non-members of the Alliance were not allowed to enter the pagoda. No problem at all, Daoist Yan, you go ahead with your business, Lu Yang said with a chuckle. They were not in a hurry. Being at the Divinity Transformation Stage carried some weight in the Alliance. Once Daoist Yan entered the nine-layered pagoda and explained his situation, it didn''t take long for a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator to come out and greet him. When they heard that Daoist Yan had passed the Thunder Tribulation through his own efforts, their words carried an extra measure of respect. Let''s go. Daoist Yan has his own matters to attend to, so let''s take a look around by ourselves, Lu Yang called out to the others. It shouldn''t make much of a difference without a local guiding them. Take a look, freshly caught Nine-Star Thunder Eel. Someone was holding a meter-long, shiny black eel and shouting. The eel had four spots on each side, with an additional spot right at the center of its headCa rather rare Nine-Star Thunder Eel. Uncle, how much for this Nine-Star Thunder Eel? The uncle chuckled softly and said nonchalantly, Not for sale. The person became annoyed, If you''re not selling it, then why are you shouting about it! If I didn''t shout, how would you know that I caught a Nine-Star Thunder Eel? Freshly unearthed ancient elixirs from a secret realm, one hundred thousand spirit stones per bottle! Someone was displaying several small medicine bottles with soil still on them. This was a custom in the Cultivation World. Elixirs from secret realms were sold unopened, leaving it to a gamble whether the elixirs inside were good or bad, and also as a way to test one''s discernment. There are ancient elixirs here, Tao Yaoye whispered, quite astonished. The Little Medicinal King was disdainful, What ancient elixirs, only the mud is ancient. As a Little Medicinal King who had lived since ancient times, it had eaten more soil in its lifetime than it could count, and it could tell the era of the soil without tasting itCjust a glance was enough. Kebabs, freshly grilled mutton kebabs here, eat one for longevity, two for a breakthrough in realm, three for eternal life. Hearing the familiar shouting, Lu Yang instinctively turned his head and was surprised to find a barbecue shop by the roadside. A barbecue shop has opened up here? Meng Jingzhou exclaimed. The Jiuyou Sect was really striving to make money by expanding its overseas business to Penglai Island. Lu Yang shook his head, his expression serious, Our barbecue doesn''t have this flavor, and they''re not using True Fire. This is a counterfeit. Beyond that, Lu Yang also found flying cars without trademarks and the Dream Mirage without authorization All were outright knockoffs. In Great Xia, copyright management was strict, but that was not the case in the East Sea. Here they believed that anything that made money was fair game, even murder and arson, let alone protecting intellectual property rights. For this reason, the pill formulas, array methods, and so forth of Great Xia are subject to strict lineage teachings, and unauthorized transmission is undoubtedly a death sentence. Lu Yang calculated that he had lost at least eight million spirit stones in the East Sea. Lu Yang''s heart achedCeight million! That was more than enough to buy Old Meng''s life. Meng Jingzhou glanced at Lu Yang with a sideways look, always feeling that this kid was bad-mouthing him. Li Haoran consoled him sincerely, The East Sea is just like this, you''ll get used to it. Back in the day, Qin Haoran made a fortune by peddling pirated goods in the East Sea. That was the capital he used to marry Yi Ren. Lu Yang: Why is there a portrait of my master here? Lu Yang discovered a picture of Daoist Buyu on the notice board, with a bounty written at the top. Daoist Buyu, Dao Seeking Sect Master, with a bounty of one billion spirit stones. Even the bounty was issued jointly by the Sea Clan and the human race. I''d always heard that my master fetched a high price in the black market, and now I see it''s true. Lu Yang commented, one billion spirit stones, that was way more expensive than Old Meng''s eight million spirit stones. Aside from Daoist Buyu, there were many familiar faces on the bounty list, such as the Grand Elder, Sixth Elder, Seventh Elder, and Eighth Elder. Half the upper echelon of the Dao Seeking Sect was on that list, of course, none of them had a bounty as high as Daoist Buyu. He firmly topped the list, an unshakable status. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before leaving, Lu Yang heard Uncle Ba say that the Grand Elder entered and exited the tombs on Penglai, the abbey, and Yingzhou seven times, and even built a tomb in the style of the ancient tombs on an island in the East Sea. When the Penglai trio discovered this tomb, they all thought it was their own ancestral tomb, nearly losing their minds over it. In the end, Penglai Island triumphed and joyously moved the coffin back home, compared the family genealogy for half a day, knelt and worshipped in front of the coffin, and then the Grand Elder sprang from the coffin At the time, the Sixth Elder was in the middle of a breakthrough during her Pure Immortal Body phase, making her Pure Domain quite unstable, and it was sound-activated. She attended a banquet where the host spoke, and her Pure Domain opened up. Every time someone spoke, her domain was triggered, and she was consequently blacklisted from banquets. The Seventh and Eighth Elders, taking advantage of the fact that Great Xia''s laws couldn''t reach them here, swindled everywhere, with their scam technique growing day by day. Eventually, the East Sea couldn''t take it anymore, and after several failed attempts to capture them, they asked Great Xia to apply the principle of personal jurisdiction to arrest the Seventh and Eighth Elders. Great Xia, citing respect for the sovereignty of the East Sea, refused to deal with the case. Passers-by looked at the bounty and felt it was quite nostalgic, triggering memories of the past. Who would have thought that Daoist Buyu is still up there, it''s been hundreds of years, he hasn''t shown up in the East Sea for two hundred years, has he? Exactly, I still remember when Daoist Buyu''s bounty was five hundred million spirit stones. He once pretended to have been captured and, in partnership with the Dao Seeking Sect''s Grand Elder, they swindled the bounty money. After that incident, his bounty went up to one billion. And every time there''s a sign of him, a Great Power leading a team personally comes to try to capture him. One billion spirit stones, huh, if you could catch Daoist Buyu, you''d be set for resources for several lifetimes of cultivation. Catching Daoist Buyu, that''s just wishful thinking. I heard that previously some cultivators did misdeeds under Daoist Buyu''s name and after that incident, even Tribulation Cultivators dared not use his name anymore. Lu Yang felt fortunate that he was currently using the identity of a disciple from the Five Elements Sect. Considering the relationship between the Dao Seeking Sect and the Five Elements Sect, even if the Five Elements Sect minded, it wouldn''t matter. Chapter 757 Chapter 757: 756 It''s still my master who''s reliable, not on the bounty notice, Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, and Li Haoran said with self-satisfaction. The bounty notice only listed the masters of Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye. Lu Yang said nothing, silently walked around to the back of the notice board, where the bounties for the Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and Fifth Elder were posted, slightly lower than those on the front of the board. Our entire sect has been annihilated, Meng Jingzhou clicked his tongue. Lu Yang frowned and rebuked Meng Jingzhou, What do you mean ''our sect''? The bounty notice lists the Seek Dao Sect, what does that have to do with our Five Elements Sect? Li Haoran nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Lu Yang''s reasoning. Besides, it''s not an utter annihilation, Uncle Ba wasn''t on the bounty. Uncle Ba hadn''t lied; he was the only senior survivor of the Seek Dao Sect. Seeing how dangerous the East Sea was, the five of them checked again to make sure they were all disciples of the Five Elements Sect and agreed to shout for their Sect Leader first before anything else if they ran into Qiu Jin''an. Lu Yang felt that, considering the life-and-death bond he shared with Qiu Jin''an in Hanshui City, Sect Leader Qiu shouldn''t fuss over such a trivial matter. Lu Yang and the others left the notice board, and before they did, they overheard passersby discussing other topics. The Immortal Appraisal Congress is coming up soon. What Immortal Appraisal Congress? It''s just a fame-grabbing event for the disciples of the three islands. What can you do? The disciples of the three islands, whether in cultivation talent or in attire and provisions, are far superior to us. Who among the same realm could beat them? But they shouldn''t use the heads of us ordinary cultivators to boost their fame. Just accept it. Did so many people come to Penglai Island because of that Immortal Appraisal Congress? That should be the case. Hey, this magic artifact looks pretty interesting, Li Haoran discovered an exquisitely crafted magic artifact in a forge. The artifact was an iron lotus flower, likely a hidden weapon given its structure, forged with an entirely different philosophy from that of Great Xia. It was perfect to purchase and study. How much for this magic artifact? I''ll buy this magic artifact, a voice rang out from behind them. They turned and saw a cultivator dressed elegantly with three wave patterns embroidered on his cuffs. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The cultivator was handsome and possessed a Nascent Soul Stage cultivation level. He was followed by several servants with cultivation levels not weak, all at the Nascent Soul Stage, with one even at the Divine Transformation Stage, which among the servants Lu Yang had encountered, ranked them as quite high. Who are you? Li Haoran frowned, finding the man impolite. So it''s Fellow Daoist Fan Chong, we failed to welcome you properly, the shopkeeper came out with an apologetic smile. No need for nonsense, I''m buying this iron lotus flower. It will come in handy at the upcoming congress; how much? Fan Chong, the cultivator called, didn''t even glance at Li Haoran and completely ignored him. For others, it would be 280,000 Spirit Stones, but since it''s you, just the cost price of 100,000 Spirit Stones. Fan Chong gave a signal, and one of his servants took out 100,000 Spirit Stones to purchase the artifact. Even so, the shopkeeper still smiled as he saw them off. After Fan Chong left, the shopkeeper heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Li Haoran with a hint of dread, Lucky for you, you didn''t fight him for the artifact. If you''d angered him, you might not be able to leave Penglai Island. Who is he, is he famous? You''re not from around here, are you? Disciples of Penglai Island are divided into three categories: outer sect, inner sect, and core. You can tell by the wave pattern on their sleeves. The cultivator just now named Fan Chong is a core disciple of Penglai Island. And Fan Chong is extremely special even among the core disciples. He is a disciple of Xuanling Daoist, whose father is the legendary Island Master of Penglai Island. Lu Yang realized, So he''s the grand-disciple of someone who''s passed the Transcendence Tribulation, no wonder he''s so arrogant. Quite the grand display, leaving the house with so many Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. He thought of his own master, Yun Zhi, who always kept a low profile when she traveled. The shopkeeper sighed, If it weren''t for his special identity, someone would have already taken over his Dream Mirage and flying car business. Lu Yang nodded, saying no more. Lu Yang and his companions left the shop and continued to wander the streets. They had intended to check out the so-called Immortals Appraisal Convention, but unfortunately, it was an event organized by the three islands, and without an invitation, they couldn''t enter. Just as Lu Yang and his companions were contemplating whether to use some tricks to take a look at the Immortals Appraisal Convention, a disciple dressed in the Penglai Island style blocked their way. The disciple''s sleeves had two wave patterns, and he deliberately exuded an oppressive aura, being at the Divine Transformation Stage. Who are you? Li Haoran looked at the other party warily and repeated the question. The disciple still didn''t answer, staring coldly at the five of them. He thought to himself: Unfamiliar Nascent Soul Stage cultivators who I''ve never seen before mustn''t be from our three islands. Just right, several were badly injured and won''t recover for a while, I''ll just use these five to fill in the numbers. Hey, you five are in luck. I''ll take you to the Immortals Appraisal Convention in a bit. If you perform well, you might catch the eye of a Penglai Island disciple or an elder and become a servant. The disciple''s attitude was forceful, giving no chance for Lu Yang and his companions to say anything, before leading them towards the core area of Penglai Island. Lu Yang and his companions, being merely at the Nascent Soul Stage, were in no position to resist a Divine Transformation Stage cultivator. On the way there, through the few words dropped by the disciple, Lu Yang learned that this disciple''s name was Xu Ze. He was bringing them to participate in the Immortals Appraisal Convention, which was a grand event inviting prominent figures from various places. Not only were cultivators from the East Sea invited but also those from Great Xia. Though it''s called the Immortals Appraisal Convention, it''s primarily for the fame of the three islands'' disciples. Penglai Island''s disciples are the elite among cultivators, known as seeds of the Immortal Path, with exceptional battle power. The best way to prove their extraordinary strength is to challenge cultivators of the same level, and not just one-on-one, but one against many. Unfortunately, Lu Yang and his four companions belong to the many that were challenged. Colloquially known as stepping stones. Defeating Lu Yang and his four companions would naturally bring great fame and prestige. The main venue of the Immortals Appraisal Convention was a round arena with passages on two sides, one for the three islands'' disciples to enter and the other for regular Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. The Immortals Appraisal Convention had already begun for a while, and because the three islands'' disciples were too heavy-handed, more than ten regular cultivators were unable to continue fighting. Penglai Island had captured more than a dozen cultivators to fill in temporarily, and Lu Yang and his four companions were among them. I thought there would be Immortals, or at least a Semi-Immortal or two, but it turns out to be a bunch of self-proclaimed seeds of the Immortal Path joining the convention. Lu Yang yawned, You guys from the Penglai trio really dare to name things. They were waiting in a rest room on one side of the arena, ready to participate. Initially, they wanted to teach these regular Nascent Soul Stage cultivators how to fight, but these cultivators were very wary and unwilling to speak with Lu Yang and the others. Lu Yang figured it out, Xu Ze wasn''t making empty promises. Ordinary cultivators that performed well at the Immortals Appraisal Convention really did have a chance to join Penglai Island. That is why these regular Nascent Soul Stage cultivators saw Lu Yang and the others as rivals and were very guarded. As Lu Yang and his companions were getting bored waiting and considering if they should have a go at each other first, it was finally their turn to go on stage. Hey, you five, it''s your turn. Hurry up and get on. Lu Yang and his companions went through the passage to the arena and saw their opponents. Fan Chong, who they had just encountered half a day ago. Chapter 758 Chapter 758: Chapter 757: Battle of attrition (Seeking monthly votes) Who would have thought that this time it would be the core disciple Fan Chong, these five Nascent Soul Stage cultivators are going to be unlucky. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even among the core disciples, Fan Chong''s combat talent is quite rare, unmatched within the same realm. Exactly, I heard that although Fan Chong is just at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul, he managed to fight a hundred rounds against an early Spirit Transformation cultivator before being defeated. He transcended an entire major level to challenge, truly the capacity of an ancient genius. Gosh, is he that strong? How could he not be? His master is the Daoist Mystic Spirit, only daughter of Island Master Penglai. Not to mention the island, there are few in the East Sea who dare to provoke her. At the Immortal Ascertainment Conference, to identify seeds of the Immortal path, it looks like Fan Chong is this cohort''s most likely candidate to become an Immortal seed. Lu Yang and the others had excellent hearing. To challenge beyond one''s level, this Fan Chong would not be easy to deal with. As the eldest amongst the five, Lu Yang analyzed the battle situation, looking for a way to win, In my view, although Fan Chong''s combat power is extremely strong, his spiritual essence is limited. As long as we fight him in shifts, we will eventually wear him down! Good! Meng Jingzhou was the first to respond to Lu Yang''s call to action. Man Gu was quite puzzled. Was Fan Chong as strong as Brother Lu said? Could it be that he had some hidden cards that I hadn''t noticed? Or is it said that even a lion uses all its strength to hunt a rabbit? So it''s you five, Fan Chong said with a cold laugh, not expecting that the passersby he encountered in the shop would be his opponents. It truly seemed like fate. All five of you, come at me! Fan Chong slightly lifted his chin, his status was such. His reputation was already big enough, what he needed now was an overwhelming victory to establish his image. Only by doing this could he become famous in one fell swoop at the Immortal Ascertainment Conference and be remembered by all. You''re looking for a quick battle, surely due to a lack of magical power, Lu Yang remained cool and composed as he analyzed. This battle is dangerous; thus, as the Eldest Senior Brother, I''ll go first and scout out the path for you. Just as Fan Chong wondered why these five had yet to engage in battle, Lu Yang''s figure turned into lightning, speeding towards him, and in an instant, he rushed in front of the opponent. So fast! Fan Chong was startled and instinctively raised his sword to block. He was a Sword Cultivator. I told you not to create a Flying Car without my permission! Lu Yang used his fingers as a sword, bringing them together to release a streak of Sword Qi. The Sword Qi was like a dragon, overwhelmingly powerful, clashing with Fan Chong''s long sword with a metallic clanging sound, and Fan Chong was actually forced to take several steps back by this strike. If he were facing Talisman Cultivators, Array Cultivators, Body Cultivators, Lu Yang would even use his Green Peak Sword to fight. But since the opponent was a Sword Cultivator, when facing a Sword Cultivator of the same level, Lu Yang didn''t even need to use a real sword. I told you to pay me a patent fee for creating the Flying Car! Lu Yang''s resentment towards the sky, eight million Spirit Stones, oh! He wasn''t short of money, but he couldn''t be happy seeing his money ending up in someone else''s pocket. Arhat Fist! Lu Yang combined fist and sword techniques, whether Fan Chong used his sword to block or attack, Lu Yang anticipated it. From the start of the battle, Fan Chong had not managed to lift his wrist. At the same time, large clumps of his hair fell to the ground. My hair! Fan Chong cried out. He always cared about his appearance. How could he face people now? Phew, not so easy to deal with, Lu Yang pretended to pant a few breaths, signaling the next Meng Jingzhou to take over. Meng Jingzhou''s strikes were also ruthless, beating Fan Chong to a swollen face. I haven''t been this flamboyant even when going out, look at how capable you are! Then came Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, and Li Haoran. Without permission, broadcasting the Dream Mirage is just like openly stealing money. Even the good-tempered Tao Yaoye couldn''t help but get angry. Man Gu was inspired by Lu Yang''s actions and understood that even when hunting a rabbit, a lion gives it his all. An ancestral spirit possessed him, delivering a brutally fierce beating. Li Haoran had a very bad impression of Fan Chong. True Fire flourished, but he still held back, otherwise, Fan Chong would have died long ago. The battle-by-rotation plan was going smoothly, and Fan Chong was left as devastated as if he had been run over by a large truck five times. I''ll make you fight! Fan Chong showed a ferocious expression as an iron lotus flower flew out of his sleeve. The iron lotus flower bloomed, and eighteen petals shot out, each petal steeped in deadly poison! Li Haoran summoned the Six-C Divine Fire and the Dayan True Fire in the palm of his hand, which looked like jade, and caught the iron petals, instantly refining them into his own magic artifact and throwing them back. Fan Chong screamed miserably as he collapsed to the ground, convulsing from the poison. The cultivators invited to watch the battle were shocked, as if they had entered an Illusionary Realm. Who are these five people? Each one of them is overwhelming Fan Chong in the fight! Have they concealed their realms? No, they are at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul! How did five such peerless geniuses suddenly emerge? Could it be that Fan Chong isn''t as strong as the rumors suggested? Fan Chong wailed, Master, kill them! Kill them all! His eyes filled with resentment, since they had made him lose all face at the Immortal Appraisal Gathering, he wouldn''t let them walk out of Penglai Island alive! Penglai Island was his turf! To insult my disciple like this, do you think Penglai Island has no one? On the stands, a female cultivator with a beautiful face said indifferently, looking coldly at Li Haoran. Her chest was partially exposed, highlighting her tall and tempting figure, which was a common sight in the East Sea and not considered inappropriate. The woman flew down from the stands, none other than Fan Chong''s master, the only daughter of the Penglai Island Master, Daoist Xuan Ling. At this moment, no one was interested in Daoist Xuan Ling''s figure, as she exuded her pressure, demonstrating the dignity of a Unification True Monarch. Even Lu Yang and his group of five were enveloped by the pressure, unable to move. Master! Seeing his master come down, Fan Chong saw a glimmer of hope. Daoist Xuan Ling didn''t even glance at him, extending her fair fingers to lift Li Haoran, who was rooted to the spot, for a careful examination. Daoist Xuan Ling gave a beguiling smile and said in a seductive voice, You are quite handsome. If you become my male concubine, this matter can be forgotten. Meng Jingzhou: ? Lu Yang wondered if being so openly accepting of male concubines was also a characteristic of the East Sea? Since they were already here, they might as well let Junior Brother Li have the experience. Li Haoran looked back in despair, seeking help from Lu Yang and the others, but unfortunately, they were unable to help. Junior Brother Li, just accept it. We will remember your sacrifice, Lu Yang encouraged Li Haoran. Li Haoran grew more desperate, knowing he couldn''t rely on these fellows. Just as Li Haoran was debating whether to struggle before succumbing to Daoist Xuan Ling or to submit outright, another dispassionate voice came from the stands. Xuan Ling, take your filthy hands off him. Another female figure leaped down from the high stands, her pressure dispersing Daoist Xuan Ling''s and granting the people at the meeting a secret sigh of relief. The woman protected Li Haoran behind her, warily watching Daoist Xuan Ling. Friend Su, this is an internal matter of Penglai Island, you''re being a bit too meddlesome, said Daoist Xuan Ling. Friend Su curled her lips into a mocking smile, Internal matter? This man is my husband, how can I not be involved? The one protecting Li Haoran was Su Yiren, who was invited to observe the Immortal Appraisal Gathering. Chapter 759 Chapter 759: Chapter 758: The Popular Li Haoran At the Immortal Ascension Assembly, two Unification True Monarchs stood in flowing robes, coldly eyeing each other, unwilling to yield. The aura they emitted collided on the stage, forming two distinctly separate domains. Senior Su, this person is not even twenty years old, how could he be your husband? This excuse is rather far-fetched, don''t you think? Xuan Ling Daoist stared intently at Su Yiren, trying to find a flaw in her reaction. Xuan Ling Daoist''s fame stretched far and wide across the East Sea, and as a stunningly beautiful female cultivator herself, she innately resisted Su Yiren from Great Xia. Su Yiren calmly said, Haoran and I are already engaged, and his parents have acknowledged this marriage. How could that be considered an excuse? As these words were spoken, the crowd erupted into shocked murmurs, and while many were astonished, more were filled with envy and jealousy. Good heavens, engaged before twenty, how is that possible? Is being handsome really that appealing? I''m so envious. His cultivation level isn''t high, yet he''s favored by two Unification True Monarchs. If only I had such luck. Indeed, if I could attract the attention of a Unification True Monarch, there''d be no need for me to cultivate in this lifetime. Senior Su seems to be in high spirits. It''s no match for Xuan Ling Daoist luring away a married man. Xuan Ling Daoist placed her index finger in her mouth, drawing out a trail of saliva, while the other end was connected to her outstretched tongue. She looked at Li Haoran with passionate eyes: What of a married man, handsome? I see you have ample kidney essence; surely Senior Su is unwilling to give herself to you. Why not give in to me? I can make you soar to the heavens tonight and provide you with all the resources you need for your future cultivation. Su Yiren chuckled lightly, not taking Xuan Ling Daoist seriously: Heh, do you really think by debasing yourself, you can lure my husband? My love, between me and Xuan Ling Daoist, whom do you choose? Feeling the weighty gazes of both Su Yiren and Xuan Ling Daoist upon him, Li Haoran''s scalp tingled. If possible, he would choose neither. But considering the current situation, choosing neither was likely to make it very difficult to leave the Immortal Ascension Assembly alive. He forcibly dredged up Qin Haoran''s memories and earnestly held Su Yiren''s hand; her body trembled, surprised by Li Haoran''s bold move. Yi Ren, I''ve always liked you. Before Su Yiren could respond, Xuan Ling Daoist reacted. Alright, since you''re unwilling to choose me, then don''t blame me for using some tricks! Twelve Flying Swords hovered behind Xuan Ling Daoist, their tips pointing outward, forming a circle, slowly rotating. This was the Sword Array fashioned by the Penglai Island Master for Xuan Ling Daoist, demonstrating his affection for his only daughter. Xuan Ling Daoist had only mediocre talent, and even her current Unification cultivation level was bolstered by countless elixirs and magical medicines provided by the Penglai Island Master. Xuan Ling Daoist was barely at the Body Integration Realm, let alone the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. And as long-lived as Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators were, it meant that the Penglai Island Master could protect Xuan Ling Daoist for a lifetime. Consequently, Xuan Ling Daoist acted recklessly, without heed to consequences. If she took a fancy to a male concubine, she would simply seize him. Taking Fan Chong as her disciple wasn''t without reason related to Fan Chong''s handsome appearance. Of course, now with Fan Chong''s hair gone, his face bruised and swollen, suffering from severe burns and poisoned, he was far from handsome. The twelve Evildoer Slaying Swords transformed into twelve streaks of azure light, bursting forth and tearing through the space, forming the Sword Array, emitting a sharp and piercing hum. Su Yiren clenched her delicate hand and threw a punch, lifting boundless waves of air, blowing the twelve Evildoer Slaying Swords away. Mystic Spirit Daoist''s expression changed, not expecting Su Yiren to break the sword array in this manner. She wanted to put some distance between them, but Su Yiren wouldn''t give her the chance, engaging in close combat nonstop. Her seemingly frail and pale body contained terrifying strength, with each punch she threw capable of causing ripples in the fabric of space. Li Haoran''s face turned pale at the sight, despite Su Yiren''s outwardly gentle and weak appearance, her true identity was that of a Body Cultivator. Lu Yang still had the energy to make comments, Junior Brother Li is very lucky ah, to have two Unification True Monarchs fighting over him out of jealousy. Lu Yang waited a good while for Meng Jingzhou to pitch in with his jests, but turning his head, he saw Meng Jingzhou grinding his teeth in irritation. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, and another jealousy-ridden Great Power during the Nascent Soul Stage had emerged. Being accustomed to Body Integration Realm battles, especially the high-level ones fought by the Elders, the early-stage Unification battle between Su Yiren and Mystic Spirit Daoist was just a minor skirmish for Lu Yang. That was Lu Yang''s perspective, but it didn''t mean everyone saw it the same way. All those who were qualified to be invited to the Immortal Ascension Assembly were prominent figures in the East Sea, surrounded by entourages, with refined tastes in food, clothing, and shelter. Yet, despite all this, most had never witnessed a Unification True Monarch in action in their lifetimes. The refreshing sea breeze blew as an elder stood in the center of the platform, adopting a Tai Chi stance. With a flip of his hands, he neutralized the attacks of Su Yiren and Mystic Spirit Daoist. Fellow Daoists, for the sake of my face, could you stop fighting? I believe the priority should now be finding an antidote for Martial Nephew Fan Chong. Both ceased their attacks as if by some unspoken agreement and let out a simultaneous cold huff. As expected, it was Anchorite Dingfeng who put a stop to this battle. That is Anchorite Dingfeng, touted as the strongest under Island Master Penglai, renowned for his defeat of Unspeakable Shh, do you have a death wish? You dare to speak of such things! Su Yiren, hanging on Li Haoran''s arm, returned to the resting area where Lu Yang and the others were. She adopted a clingy demeanor, a stark contrast to her earlier battle-ready stance. Thank you, Senior Su, for lending your aid, Lu Yang thanked with a bowing fist, though he wanted to call her sister-in-law, he feared Li Haoran might settle scores with him afterward. It was nothing but a small effort, Su Yiren modestly replied, believing that given the identities of Lu Yang and the others, they surely had a backup plan. This Immortal Ascension Assembly is not quite interesting, let''s leave, she declared. Under the envious gaze of the crowd, Su Yiren led Lu Yang and the four others away. Wait, five people, with remarkable strength could they be from Fangshan Island? One of the invited Cultivators suddenly thought of something. Fellow Daoist, do you know something? another Cultivator inquired. The invited cultivator did not hide anything, as the events on Fangshan Island would reach Penglai Island within a few days anyway. Before leaving, I heard that a rare treasure appeared on Fangshan Island, which attracted the attention of twelve Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators. Yet, they were stopped by five Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, he shared. The battle on Fangshan Island caused quite a stir, particularly since Meng Jingzhou who could clone himself into a myriad of forms, was easily noticeable. Five Mid-stage Nascent Souls held off twelve Divinity Transformation Stages? the other exclaimed incredulously, wondering how that was possible. Fighting above one''s level was already defying the heavens, let alone facing multiple opponents. The one in the know spoke in a lowered voice, It''s not just that they held them offCthey captured them alive! Captured alive?! Is that even possible?! Of course it''s possible. It is said that these five Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators used the Five Elements Sect''s Five Elements Battle Formation during the combat. This is a closely guarded secret of the Five Elements Sect, which proves that they must be disciples of the sect, likely direct disciples of the Sect Leader! So the disciples of the Five Elements Sect are that fearsome. Chapter 760 – 759 How did you manage to cause so much trouble in just half a day? Chapter 760: Chapter 759 How did you manage to cause so much trouble in just half a day? It''s about time, we still have a friend waiting for us at the Alliance headquarters. On the way to the Alliance headquarters, Lu Yang struck up a conversation, Speaking of which, how did Senior Su come to Penglai Island? Was it to attend the so-called Xianjian Conference? Su Yiren shook her head, It was just on the way. I''m friends with a princess from the East Sea Dragon Palace. I was invited by her to attend the Dragon Emperor''s feast. Concerned about potential complications on the road, I arrived in the East Sea in advance, and the cultivators of Penglai Island invited me to the Xianjian Conference. I see, Lu Yang remarked, thinking that with Su Yiren''s taste, she would not specially come for such a conference. Their internal conflicts were fiercer than the clashes at the Xianjian Conference. Lu Yang arrived just in time to see Yan Chuan finishing the paperwork and walking out of the pagoda. Finally, it''s done. Yan Chuan felt a burden had been lifted, as the Alliance really gouged them, not only with complicated procedures but also with subtle hints at demanding money. After half a day, everything was finally in order. I apologize for the long wait, my fellow Daoists. I didn''t expect becoming a Hall Master to be so difficult, Yan Chuan said with an embarrassed smile, noticing Su Yiren close to Li Haoran. And who might this be? It''s like this Lu Yang explained succinctly, and the more he spoke, the paler Yan Chuan''s face became. Attending the Xianjian Conference, taking turns to beat up Fan Chong, being taken as a male concubine by the Island Master''s sole daughter, two Unification True Monarchs fighting it out, humiliating Xuan Ling Daoist in public all in just half a day. How did you manage to stir up so much trouble in just half a day? Only with these events did he qualify to attend the Xianjian Conference as one of the many spectators. Suddenly, he realized the female cultivator he hadn''t met before was an Integration Stage Expert and hastily paid his respects, Junior Yan Chuan has seen Senior Su. Considering Penglai Island might retaliate against us later, it''s safer for you not to stick with us, Yan Chuan, Lu Yang kindly advised. Being a disciple of the Five Elements Sect, he couldn''t cover for Yan Chuan. Bringing up his identity as Young Sect Master Lu would be a different story, though. Yan Chuan felt Lu Yang made sense. Spending time with Lu Yang and the others was too overwhelming, and he, being merely at the Spirit Transformation Stage, could not cope. Then, we shall part ways here. If the esteemed Daoists visit my Fangshan Island later, I shall definitely host you. Farewell. Yan Chuan and Lu Yang''s group exchanged a formal farewell with cupped fists and then turned to leave Penglai Island. Just advanced to the Spirit Transformation Stage but without pride, that''s quite the rare Mind State, Su Yiren commented. She had seen several newly advanced Spirit Transformation cultivators in the East Sea who were unbearably arrogant, with rather poor mental states. In fact, this was a common issue among East Sea cultivators, focusing heavily on Cultivation Level while neglecting Mind State, which often led to deviation or hitting bottlenecks. Li Haoran thought to himself, if you knew what Yan Chuan has been through with us, you''d understand why he lacks pride. Su Yiren had visited Penglai Island a few times and was quite familiar with it. Li Haoran also had half of Qin Haoran''s memories, so together as guides, they were more than sufficient. The place we are in now is the main island of Penglai, which is divided into the inner and outer circles. The inner circle is the core area of Penglai, where things like the Xianjian Conference and the headquarters of the East Sea cultivators'' Alliance are located. We are currently in the outer circle, the most densely populated area with East Sea cultivators. Due to the Xianjian Conference, there are more cultivators in the outer circle than usual. These shops in the outer circle belong to families and elders among the various factions of Penglai Island. Tracing back their roots, they are definitely properties of these factions, continued Su Yiren. Surrounding the main island are three thousand islets inhabited by mortals who cultivate grain, raise silkworms, and minethese activities support the livelihood of Penglai Island''s disciples. Li Haoran interjected, Especially the mining areas, which are incredibly strict. In my previous life, I tried to steal a few Spirit Stones and got caught. During the 120,000th anniversary celebration of the Seek Dao Sect, Li Haoran and Su Yiren met and informed her about his awakening of past life memories, and he explicitly stated that Qin Haoran was the Master of the Jiuyou Sect. To this, Su Yiren did not feel surprised; Qin Haoran was always shrouded in secrecy, and at first glance, he did not seem like someone engaged in legitimate business. Moreover, Qin Haoran had mentioned that he would be reincarnated, which was a viewpoint of the Jiuyou Sect, indicating that Qin Haoran was very likely one of the high-ranking members of the Sect. The group of six found a restaurant to settle down in; the East Sea had heavy moisture, which low-level cultivators could not withstand, so most of the tea provided in the restaurant had the effect of dispelling dampness. Lu Yang and the others didn''t need to dispel dampness, but they didn''t mind trying a pot of the tea for its taste, and also ordered a few special dishes on the side. Looking at the wriggling worms that were served, Lu Yang and his companions simply couldn''t bring themselves to eat, but the minced fish was actually quite delicious, exquisitely so. What a pity, the fish just isn''t old enough, its spiritual essence isn''t abundant. If it lived for another ten years, the taste would certainly reach another level, Meng Jingzhou said with a hint of regret. He often frequented major restaurants when he was messing around in the Imperial City and was quite a connoisseur of food. That''s easy to handle. Immortal Herbs, emerging from behind Tao Yaoye, chimed in, Just ask the shop to bring over a fresh Crucian Carp; it has to be alive. They had requested a private room, so they weren''t worried about outsiders seeing the Immortal Herbs. Meng Jingzhou did as suggested, calling over the Shop Assistant to bring a Crucian Carp that was still lively and bouncing. The Shop Assistant came up holding a basin, with a white Crucian Carp swimming inside, as white as jade. He left the basin and walked away, giving them a strange look from his eyes. While their shop advertised fresh meals, it was the first time they encountered customers willing to chomp on a fish so directly. Immortal Herbs didn''t care what the Shop Assistant thought, tearing off an imperceptible tiny bit of its leaf and feeding it to the Crucian Carp. Endowed by fate, the Crucian Carp received an opportunity and burst into milky-white radiance; after the light vanished, it became a twenty-year-old Crucian Carp, brimming with spiritual essence. Done, announced the Immortal Herbs with an air of accomplishment. Little Medicinal Kings? Su Yiren exclaimed in shock, unable to recognize the species of Immortal Herbs, but she could tell this was a Little Medicinal King. Just a tiny bit made the fish gain twenty years of cultivation? Meng Jingzhou was surprised; the Immortal Herbs were too miraculous. The leaf in the very center of the Immortal Herbs shook gently, acting as its head, It''s not as convenient as that; it''s just that this fish requires very few resources for its cultivation. If it were any of you five, such a small piece of leaf would only allow you to cultivate for an extra week. Lu Yang used the Green Peak Sword to slice the Crucian Carp into pieces, and everyone tasted a piece, finding it several times more delicious than the previous fish. Su Yiren had visited the East Sea numerous times, but she had never tasted such quality Crucian Carp before. Seeing how useful Immortal Herbs were, Su Yiren''s eyes lit up as she thought of something. She took out a small porcelain bottle from her Storage Ring and inquired of the herb. This is a treasure I obtained by chance, could its quality be improved by a level as well? I will have great use for it in the future. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou felt that this small porcelain bottle and its contents were extremely familiar. Isn''t this my Essence Blood? Senior Su, what are you planning to do? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 761 – 760 The Legend of the Penglai Island Master Chapter 761: Chapter 760 The Legend of the Penglai Island Master A cultivator who has succeeded in their cultivation can calculate the information of the owner of the blood based on the blood itself, and use it for sneak attacks, curses, and so on. Therefore, before Meng Jingzhou sold his blood, he erased all the information contained in the essence blood. Nobody could trace it back to him, not even Su Yiren. What is this? Li Haoran asked with some confusion, not clear about what Su Yiren was planning to do. This is blood I obtained from a black market auction. It cost me a hundred thousand spirit stones. Meng Jingzhou looked strangely amused. When he sold his blood, it had been ten thousand spirit stones a drop. This price hike was outrageous, wasn''t it? To be a member of the Meng Family and still lose money, what a shame. This blood should be true blood of a pure-blooded member of the Demon Race. It has the effects of enhancing cultivation, invigorating yang, and replenishing qi. I thought to buy it as a gift for my husband. If the immortal herbs can amplify the effects of this blood, that would be even better. Li Haoran was very touched after hearing this. He hadn''t expected Su Yiren to be so considerate of him. Lu Yang also recognized that this was Meng Jingzhou''s essence blood. He didn''t remember Old Meng''s blood having the effect of increasing cultivation. If Old Meng''s blood did have that effect, he himself would drink three big bowls of it first. Senior Su, have you started to spout nonsense with your eyes wide open just to lure Li Haoran into bed? It''s not possible. I can only help living beings enhance their cultivation. If we could find the owner of the blood, that might work, the Immortal Herbs firmly put an end to Su Yiren''s thoughts. I see. Su Yiren''s mood noticeably dropped. Lu Yang stole a glance towards Meng Jingzhou, considering whether to tell Su Yiren the truth and give Old Meng a chance to improve his cultivation. This could also count as a stroke of luck for Old Meng. Meng Jingzhou quickly shook his head in tiny, rapid movements, rejecting the opportunity. A scene formed in Meng Jingzhou''s mind: In the dead of night, as he lay in bed sleeping soundly, Su Yiren crept into his room in the dark. The moonlight outlined Su Yiren''s exquisite figure. With resolve, Meng Jingzhou said I cannot do anything to betray Junior Brother Li, to which Su Yiren replied, It will hurt only for a second, very quickly. Despite Meng Jingzhou''s struggles, he was eventually overpowered by Su Yiren, who tied him up and started to draw his blood What kind of situation was this? During the happy chatter, the crucian carp was devoured by everyone, leaving only a cleanly picked fish skeleton behind. The crucian carp had a stroke of immortal fate by accidentally consuming immortal herbs, resulting in a surge in its cultivation, reaching a twenty-year realm that no fish in its species had ever achieved before. But little did it know, all of this was a scheme of the human race. Pierced by an immortal sword, the human cultivators divided and consumed it, not even leaving a complete body behind. After enjoying the delicacies of the East Sea, Lu Yang and the others went downstairs to pay the bill. Lu Yang noticed a statue placed on the countera middle-aged man with a goatee. Who is that statue of? Lu Yang asked casually. He is the Island Master of Penglai, Three Mountains Taoist, said Li Haoran. There are many legends about the Three Mountains Taoist in the East Sea. For example, when fishermen encounter storms and rains at sea, the Three Mountains Taoist happens to pass by and saves the entire boat with a wave of his hand. He said that in the future, when they go out to sea to fish, they can silently pray to him for a safe journey. There are also legends of farmers having a bountiful harvest in autumn, but then a sudden downpour threatens their crops. Once again, the Three Mountains Taoist appears and the situation is similar to the story of the fishermen. One of these legends might be the original, and the other could have changed through word of mouth. Or, there''s a tale of an epidemic breaking out somewhere, and the Three Mountains Taoist bestows nectar springs, curing diseases and saving lives. Or else it''s about a cultivator encountering a bottleneck in their cultivation, restless in spirit, and the Three Mountains Taoist appears, helping the cultivator break through Anyway, there are so many legends, all of them have been around for four or five thousand years, and nobody knows how much truth there is in the legends. But among the cultivators of the East Sea, the Three Mountains Taoist is the object of worship, adored by families and households. Speaking of efficacy, it''s definitely not especially miraculous. Even if he incarnated into tens of thousands, he couldn''t fulfill everyone''s wishes. Not even immortals have such great abilities. But the Three Mountains Taoist has long been famous, and faith has become a habit. Having something to place one''s soul into, whether it''s effective or not, is no longer important. Among the three islands of Penglai, Penglai is revered the most, and this is not without reason linked to the Three Mountains Taoist. I heard that the Golden Buddha Kingdom wanted to spread their teachings to the East Sea, but because of the Three Mountains Taoist, they ended in failure. Lu Yang thought of Fan Chong, Fan Chong, being a disciple of the Three Mountains Taoist, bullies others using his master''s influence. It seems to me that this Three Mountains Taoist isn''t as good as the legends portray. Li Haoran was unable to explain this question either, shaking his head helplessly and saying, Perhaps the Three Mountains Taoist, always keeping a low profile, does not strictly discipline his followers? He looked at Su Yiren, who also shook her head, I have met the Three Mountains Taoist once, and he was very considerate in his dealings with others. Even when meeting cultivators of middle to low rank, he did not act too arrogantly. He wasn''t much different from the image in folk tales; I also cannot imagine why Xuan Ling the Taoist and Fan Chong would behave that way. Fairy Eternity suddenly spoke up with some puzzlement, What''s the deal with this Three Mountains Taoist, concocting so many outlandish legends? If he doesn''t have such great abilities, he shouldn''t stir up all this fuss. In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity lay on a seabed, floating on the sea surface, her fishtail flapping away. Lu Yang suddenly remembered that although the current Fairy Eternity behaved in an extremely unreliable manner, she was also an object of faith during ancient times, even creating the Mother-child River and Twin River to fulfill the fertility wishes of her devotees. Fairy, is there any reasoning to this? I don''t know much about the power of faith, said the fairy. Qinghe understands this better. She told me that as the source of faith, one must control the legends well. You must not create an all-powerful image of yourself. Take me for example, if a devotee asks for a child, I did have the ability to create the Mother-child River, so I would fulfill such requests. If a devotee asked for power, I did not wish to grant it, I would clarify this from the start to avoid a continuous stream of devotees hassling me for power, which would be very annoying. Lu Yang nodded, not quite understanding. You all don''t look like cultivators from our East Sea, observed the shop owner, noticing that Lu Yang and his companions seemed very interested in the statue of the Three Mountains Taoist, which was uncharacteristic of local cultivators. Lu Yang nodded. They were disciples of the Five Elements Sect, indeed not East Sea cultivators. Would you like to offer your respects to the Three Mountains Taoist? He''s very efficacious. The shop owner looked very devout. Lu Yang and the others thought it over and decided that honoring the local culture by paying respects might be good. Lu Yang pressed his palms together, bowed deeply to the statue of the Three Mountains Taoist, and silently wished earnestly, hoping that the legendary figure of the East Sea could bless them, May our journey through the East Sea be safe and without incident. Meng Jingzhou and the others followed suit, paying their respects as well. Inside the core area of Penglai Island, at the heart of a ninth-grade spirit vein. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A man with a goatee was sitting in meditation on a mat when he suddenly spat out blood with a wa sound, his expression one of shock and uncertainty. Which deity is offering worship to me? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 762 – 761: The Unmatched Great Power Chapter 762: Chapter 761: The Unmatched Great Power Three Mountains Taoist steadied his breath and attempted a calculation to discern the origin of the other party, but before he could reach a result, he was struck by two slaps that left him dizzy and disoriented. Is there a Venerate Great Power playing with the mortal world, paying homage to my divine image? Although the Three Mountains Taoist could not ascertain the other''s intentions, the mere act of paying homage inflicted serious injury upon him. His attempt to divine the stranger''s origin backfired, indicating that the other''s status and methods were both superior to his own. The two slaps weren''t severe, might this signify that the Venerate Great Power harbors no malice toward me? Venerate Great Powers are fickle in temper; Three Mountains Taoist could only hope that this one was merely passing through the East Sea, with no intention of lingering. It seems that the Venerate Great Power granted a wish? Caught up in spitting blood, he hadn''t noticed what wish the Great Power had granted. Surely a being with such immense clairvoyance, what could possibly require my assistance? Three Mountains Taoist shook his head, not wanting to dwell on the matterprobably just a jest at his expense. He was always careful in his dealings, knowing whom he could provoke and whom he must not. Why did I have the foolish idea to use the power of faith for cultivation? Three Mountains Taoist lamented, realizing that if not for this, he wouldn''t have fallen into such a state. Master of the Stilling Wind stood at the entrance to the core of the ninth-grade Spirit Vein, bowing deeply, Island Master, Second Prince Jiang Zhu of Great Xia has arrived at Penglai Island and requests an audience with you. Three Mountains Taoist wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth; this was a troublesome time, with no patience for outsiders. About to decline, he suddenly realized that the Second Prince was not a local of the East Sea, and neither was the Venerate High Person; had they been, he would''ve been made to spit blood before now, not just today. The biggest recent change in the East Sea was indeed the Second Prince''s fleet. Could it be that the Venerate High Person was part of the Second Prince''s entourage, and that earlier action was meant as a warning to me? As he was about to refuse, he changed his mind at the last moment, Then I shall grant them an audience. Worshipping the Three Mountains Taoist, why don''t you bow to me when I stand right here? Fairy Eternity, furious, fanned Lu Yang''s face to and fro with her fish tail, drenching his face in water. Am I not capable of ensuring your safety in the East Sea? Fairy Eternity, as the leader among the Five Immortals, had been invincible since ancient times. There could be enough of her faithful to fill a planet. Yet Lu Yang, ignoring her, had worshipped the Three Mountains Taoist, whom she had never even heard of. Fairy, don''t be mad. It was just an experiment, not a genuine act of worship, Lu Yang hurriedly apologized and explained. Fairy Eternity pouted, hands on her hips, turning her head away, refusing to pay Lu Yang any attention. It took quite a while for Lu Yang to persuade Fairy Eternity, who finally started to pay him attention but still sulked. Your worshipping him served no purpose. You, the Immortal Lineage Second Boss, stand under my protection; your destiny surpasses his. You probably made him spit blood just by that single act of worship. Lu Yang, startled by Fairy Eternity''s claim, sheepishly said, Really? But didn''t you also bow to the three ancestors during the sect''s celebration? That''s not the same situation at all. Aside from being an honorary guest of the Seek Dao Sect, there''s no harm in paying respects to the ancestors of the sect; after all, they didn''t cultivate through the power of faith, she argued. Why don''t you try bowing to the Third Boss when you return to the sect? I guarantee that each bow from you will bring forth a mouthful of his blood. Seeing how serious Fairy Eternity was, Lu Yang decided it was best to avoid such salutations in the future, lest he invite trouble. Bowing to the Third Boss was fine; with the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, a little blood loss was inconsequential, but if the Penglai Island Master were to spit blood, that was a price he could not afford to pay. The Second Prince''s fleet has arrived? Lu Yang and the others noticed three large ships docked at Penglai Island, which stood out conspicuously, attracting many cultivators to the spectacle. The last time the Great Xia Dynasty made such a show of arriving in the East Sea was three hundred years ago, for the ascension of Yingzhou Island''s new Island Master. Watching the Second Prince disembark, followed by several attendants who matched the Integration Period Cultivators from the sect''s Great Xia Dynasty Integration Period Name List'' sold during the celebration, Lu Yang observed attentively. The list was all of Master''s enemies. It seems there is one attendant not on the list, could he be a Body Integration Cultivator secretly nurtured by the Dynasty, or at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Lu Yang felt that the latter was more likely. Speaking of which, are there any legends about longevity medicine in the East Sea? Li Haoran nodded, Yes, there are quite a few. For instance, it is said that deep within the eighth-grade spirit vein of Yingzhou Island, there is an Immortal Herb of longevity planted by the Venerate of Evergreen from ancient times. Lu Yang turned his head back to his Spiritual Space to ask those who were informed, Who is the Venerate of Evergreen? Fairy Eternity was fishing in the sea, and while speaking, blew out bubbles, He''s a Semi-Immortal who possessed an Eternity Dao Fruit. He even had the audacity to compete with me for the position of the Dao Fruit, but I knocked him down with just two punches. He can''t take a hit. Li Haoran continued, For example, in the northern corner of the East Sea, there is a mysterious island that only appears during the transition of the old and new years, at high tide. The island is full of traps, with endless ferocious beasts protecting the Immortal Herbs at the island''s center. Consuming these Immortal Herbs allows one to ascend by daylight and live a long life. There is also the deepest part of the East Sea where there is a dormant volcano on the seabed. The volcano''s crater is filled with embers, and within these embers blooms a fiery red flower. Its species and effects are unknown, nor is it known whether it can grant longevity. And there''s more Li Haoran listed over a dozen legends in one go. The East Sea is home to so many species that it''s difficult to communicate, leading to all kinds of bizarre legends. When Qin Haoran came to the East Sea, he visited most of these legendary places, and all were false. If Immortal Herbs truly existed, Qin Haoran would have risked his life to pick one. Just one would be enough to settle a large part of Jiuyou Sect''s debt. Even a place like the depth of Yingzhou Island''s spirit vein was considered by Qin Haoran for a secret visit. But that was Yingzhou Island''s lifeline, and with the Island Master at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Qin Haoran feared that he might enter but not leave with his life. The group was very relaxed, eating and drinking, and playing for most of the day. Be careful, Venerate of the Waning Moon is coming this way, warned Su Yiren. No sooner had she spoken than a lean-looking Cultivator stood before Lu Yang and the others. The Second Prince has requested the honor of your presence. May I know if you gentlemen would be so kind as to oblige? How does the Second Prince know we are here? Man Gu was surprised; the Second Prince truly had considerable means to have located them upon their arrival at Penglai Island. Li Haoran helplessly transmitted a message, Because Elder Brother Lu Yang used Arhat Fist. The Cultivators of the East Sea might not know, but which Cultivator from Great Xia wouldn''t recognize Lu Yang''s fists that specialized in treating dense hair growth. The event at the Appraisal Conference caused such a stir, and with a bit of inquiry, it was easy to learn of Lu Yang''s presence. After all, it''s the Second Prince, although his status can''t compare to that of his Junior Brother Yun Zhi, yet some face must be given. Then let''s go, Lu Yang said with a smile, curious about what the Second Prince had in mind. This was not Lu Yang''s first encounter with the Second Prince Jiang Zhu; he was present during the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation, only at that time, the Second Prince was longing from below, while he as the Young Sect Master was impressing all on stage. The Venerate of the Waning Moon led the group into the most luxurious tavern in the outer rings of Penglai Island. Upon the arrival of Lu Yang and the others, the Second Prince greeted Lu Yang with a smile. I have long heard of the great name of Daoist Lu Yang, and seeing you today, you truly stand out from the ordinary. Lu Yang took notice of the table, which was filled with a large spread of dishes. Assuming that Lu Yang had a taste for good food, the Second Prince modestly said, I''ve just ordered a few dishes casually. I hope Daoist Lu Yang won''t mind. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though he said the order was casual, in reality, each dish was the tavern''s signature specialty. Lu Yang didn''t say much. Being a polite person, he knew that the value of this table full of dishes was less than that of a twenty-year-old carp, and he tried not to disdain the Second Prince''s lack of sophistication. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 763 – 762: Second Prince Chapter 763: Chapter 762: Second Prince Mister Meng, it''s been three years since we last met, hasn''t it? In the Imperial City, I often hear of your elegance through the storytelling sessions. Second Prince Jiang Zhu stood tall and striking, with a valor that was out of the ordinary, smiling as he lightly patted Meng Jingzhou''s shoulder, as though they were good friends reuniting after a long time. You two know each other? Lu Yang thought about it and found it to be true; who in the Imperial City didn''t know Meng Jingzhou? Meng Jingzhou sent a message to Lu Yang using a magic skill: Back when I was making waves in the Imperial City, I beat up his younger brother, his own flesh and blood brother. It was after that incident that we got to know each other. Lu Yang thought to himself, what a guy, truly worthy of the title Imperial City bully, even hitting a prince. I presume these two must be Tao Yaoye and Man Gu, who invented the Dream Mirage, and this would be? Second Prince hesitated upon seeing Li Haoran. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu often went out on missions, so the second prince could easily get their information, but he did not recognize Li Haoran, who rarely left the sect. Su Yiren had called out Haoran at the Immortal Appraisal Convention, without mentioning the full name. I am Li Haoran, disciple of Dao Seeking Sect. So, it is Daoist Li Haoran, I have long admired you. Then this must be the reclusive Su Yiren, my friends, please have a seat. Seeing Su Yiren clasping Li Haoran''s wrist, Second Prince recalled the news he heard at the Immortal Appraisal Convention, glancing strangely at Li Haoran, but his good upbringing allowed him to quickly conceal his gaze. May I know what affair brings Prince Your Highness to seek us out? Meng Jingzhou, having had contact with the Second Prince before, knew that they must have been summoned here for a reason. Nothing much, just that both of us are subjects of Great Xia, encountering each other in the East Sea, a meeting to reminisce and taste the delicacies of the East Sea is all. Meng Jingzhou thought to himself, I''ll believe that when pigs fly. With three big ships full of Great Xia cultivators, do you really need to come over just to reminisce with us? Man Gu, hearing that the purpose was so straightforward, buried his head and started eating. Though the flavor wasn''t as good as the white crucian carp they had eaten before, there was a greater variety. Eating more kinds would count as broadening their horizons. I''ve heard that Daoist Lu Yang was a disciple of Daoist Buyu, whose magic skills and swordsmanship are extraordinary, capable of contending with the so-called Young Sect Master Lu and even became the acting sect master twice. Truly, your future is boundless, and I don''t know how many cultivators in the Imperial City regard you as a role model! Lu Yang modestly said, Your Highness flatters me, it was all due to my own efforts, and has nothing to do with my master. The corner of Second Prince''s eyes twitched, unsure how to respond to that statement. I heard that Your Highness''s trip to the East Sea is to search for the elixir of eternal life, I wonder if there is any clue? Second Prince chuckled: I just visited the Island Master of Penglai, and I heard some secrets from him. There might indeed be an elixir of eternal life. We too are concerned about His Majesty''s health, and if needed, we can assist Your Highness in searching for the elixir. I appreciate Daoist Lu Yang''s kind thoughts, but the elixir''s growth conditions are harsh, and if something were to happen to you, it would be hard to explain to the Dao Seeking Sect. No worries, we immortals have ways to protect ourselves, Your Highness need not worry about our safety. Having said this, the Second Prince had no grounds to dismiss their offer to help anymore. Then I thank you all for your kindness. Lu Yang and his companions, upon receiving the invitation by the Second Prince, took the initiative to board the ship. These three ships must have cost a pretty penny, it seems that Your Highness has come to the East Sea fully prepared to search for the medicine. The Second Prince looked deeply troubled as he sighed and said, Although big brother claims to have no interest in competing for the throne, no one knows whether he''s telling the truth or lying. Old Three is also eyeing the throne with covetous intent. Our father is the pillar of Great Xia. If he falls, it will inevitably trigger a struggle for the throne and plunge Great Xia into chaos. Although I have no interest in competing for the throne and do not wish to see siblings fighting each other, that''s why I took to the sea in search of medicine. If this voyage to the East Sea can find the elixir of life and extend our father''s lifespan, then these three ships will have been worth it. I have met the Crown Prince twice, and from his demeanor, he doesn''t seem interested in the throne. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had met Prince Jiang Qun once at the Qingzhou festival, where at the time he went by the name Xia Qun, serving as the deputy to the Prefectorial Governor of Qingzhou. The other time was at the celebratory event of the Dao Seeking Sect, where the Crown Prince represented Great Xia. Some say big brother is biding his time, accumulating power in the shadows. There are even rumors that father''s limited lifespan is somehow connected to big brother. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged a glance, realizing the affairs of the Imperial City were more complicated than they had imagined. The Second Prince suddenly realized the topic was a bit too heavy; he had said too much. These were not things that people like Lu Yang and the others should know about. Shifting his mood, he laughed and said, Enough of that, why talk about such disheartening matters? The seascape of the East Sea is vast and boundless, there''s no need to dwell on these vexations. The large ship hoisted its sails and set out, where the azure sky and the profound sea seemed to merge at this moment, creating a seamless panorama of the sky and sea as one. On the sea''s surface, sunlight scattered like broken gold, glittering and reflecting a dazzlingly bright world of light and shadows. Indeed, looking at it could soothe one''s mind. However, Lu Yang felt indifferent to the beauty of the East Sea; his mind was filled with the seawaters of the East Sea and a mermaid of immortal caliber darting around in chaos. Could this be the young friend Lu Yang? An elderly man appeared beside Lu Yang, as silent as a shadow. Earlier, as Lu Yang watched the Second Prince disembark, the surrounding attendants were all at the Body Integration Realm, except for this elder he didn''t recognize, whom he suspected to be at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Now, having Fairy Eternity confirm it, he knew the other was indeed at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Who are you? I am Cang Mingzi; I once had the fortune of crossing hands with Daoist Yun Zhi. Lu Yang realized why such a formidable Transcendence Tribulation elder was being so polite to him, addressing him as a young friendturns out he had been defeated by his Eldest Senior Sister. Daoist Yun Zhi has been cultivating for less than a millennium, yet she has already reached a transcendent and saintly realm, truly making this old skeleton blush with shame. Predecessor Cang Ming is joking, I don''t know how many people are envious of your cultivation level. It''s just a result of grinding away over time. Given that you''re Daoist Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother and possess such remarkable talent, you are bound to have a place in the conflicts of this Great Era. Seeing the flourishing young Lu Yang, Cang Mingzi felt quite emotional. Afterwards, he walked away with his hands clasped behind his back, shaking his head as he went. What''s the word? Meng Jingzhou suddenly asked Lu Yang out of the blue via a transmission of sound. Lu Yang sighed, replying with a sound transmission, The Second Prince is too eager to make friends with us. If I''m not mistaken, we might face a shipwreck soon. Despite the Second Prince''s effort to appear indifferent to the throne, he had just said he was unsure whether his big brother would contest for the throne, and that Old Three was also eyeing it eagerly. The use of also implied that the Second Prince himself coveted the throne. And here were he and Old Mengone the future Sect Leader of Dao Seeking Sect and Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother, the other, the Young Master of the Meng Family. If he could win them over, the throne would virtually be in his grasp. A fast way to build friendship would naturally be through joint survival of a dangerous ordeal. I wonder if he would still have the courage to try and win us over, knowing that we''re both from the Heavenly Court Sect. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 764 – 763: Acting Chapter 764: Chapter 763: Acting Just as Lu Yang had anticipated, when the large ship was midway through its journey, the skies changed abruptly. Lightning flashed, thunder roared, and the ship was lifted a hundred meters high by the waves before crashing down onto the sea surface with a violent thud. Had the ship''s hull not been reinforced by multiple array methods, it would have been shattered into pieces long ago. Lu Yang thought to himself, I knew it would be like this. On this single ship, he had already encountered three Body Integration Realm cultivators, not to mention the number on the other two ships. With so many high-ranking cultivators on board, to encounter such a terrifying storm clearly meant it was orchestrated by someone. It''s known that Body Integration Realm cultivators possess a portion of the power of natural laws, and for them, dispelling a sea storm is but a matter of speaking the word. Su Yiren''s expression turned grave as she protected Lu Yang and the four others, communicating telepathically, Be careful. I tried to dissolve the storm using the power of natural laws, but it was useless. Someone is causing trouble behind the scenes, and they''re at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! The dark clouds overhead tore open, and a pitch-black figure appeared in the sky, enveloped in storm and rain. The eyes that shone a ghostly green like amber seemed as though they came from the netherworld itself. The pressure was as deep and unfathomable as a prison, steadfast and irresistible, weighing heavily on everyone''s hearts. It really is a Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Su Yiren broke out in a cold sweat, having not anticipated such bad luck on this trip, encountering a Transcendance Tribulation Stage adversary. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu became somewhat panicked upon hearing about the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. They rarely ventured out with Lu Yang and had never witnessed such a grand scene. Lu Yang, maintaining his composure, telepathically explained the situation to everyone. Don''t panic, everyone. This is all part of the Second Prince''s plan. He wants to create a disaster so that we will all owe him a favor in his bid for power, he said. If I''m not mistaken, Elder Cang Mingzi is conveniently not on board at the moment. First, the Body Integration Realm cultivators will meet the enemy, then the Second Prince will come to ease our minds. He will ask us to join forces and overcome this hardship together. To make it convincing, he will even injure himself. At the critical moment, Elder Cang Mingzi will appear belatedly and battle the dark figure for three hundred rounds. Overpowered, the dark figure will be defeated and retreat in disgrace. The group, relieved, felt indignant at the same time, believing the Second Prince had gone too far. Form up to meet the enemy! With a loud shout from the Second Prince, three figures flew out from each of the large ships, all of them at the Body Integration Realm! The Second Prince, on this journey, was followed by nine Body Integration Realm cultivators! These nine cultivators, all battle-hardened veterans, had anticipated combat might arise in the East Sea and had practiced numerous times in advance. A covert and powerful surge of spiritual energy began to fluctuate; they were setting up an array method the Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Array, inscribed with complex and profound talismanic characters. As their fingertips traced through the air, strands of light emerged from within their bodies, coalescing into a vast nine-sided net. The nine Body Integration Realm cultivators each took their position at a corner of the grid, forming hand seals to harness the quintessence of heaven and earth. Seeing this, the Second Prince hurriedly ran to Lu Yang''s side to calm him and the others, Dear Daoist friends, do not panic. The Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Array formed by these nine Body Integration Realm cultivators is capable of countering a Transcendance Tribulation Stage; we will be safe. Even though the Second Prince said this, Lu Yang, still a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, couldn''t help but feel panicked at the thought of a Transcendance Tribulation Stage making a move against him. Trembling, he asked, Where is Elder Cang Mingzi? The Second Prince showed a regretful expression, Just a moment ago, he said he spotted a rare fish and wanted to catch it for a meal. We never expected to be attacked by a Transcendance Tribulation Stage adversary in such a short time! As they conversed, the mysterious Transcendance Tribulation Stage made a move, shattering an array at the bottom of the ship that stabilized the vessel. A wave crashed over them, and everyone, including the Second Prince, was tossed about helter-skelter, struggling to stand. Are we really going to be alright? Meng Jingzhou clung to the side of the ship, his figure swaying from side to side. The Second Prince, with a resolute look, assured, We will be fine. I am willing to risk my life to ensure everyone''s safety! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were deeply moved. The Second Prince looked up at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage dark figure who was fighting, and called out sternly, Who are you exactly? I am the Second Prince of Great Xia, Jiang Zhu. Do you intend to make an enemy of Great Xia! The Transcendance Tribulation Stage dark figure let out a cold laugh, looking down at the Second Prince with disdain, showcasing the arrogance typical of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Nonsense. With a single word from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage dark figure, the Second Prince felt a tightness in his chest and was blown away, crashing against the cabin and vomiting blood twice. His hairpin fell out, and his hair chaotically stuck to his face, making him look utterly pitiable, a stark contrast to his usual image. Lu Yang, with all the composure of a sage, telepathically messaged everyone, What did I tell you? To gain sympathy, the Second Prince was bound to get injured, and I must say, he plays his part quite convincingly. Maybe he got really hurt in order not to blow his cover, Meng Jingzhou said admiringly as he looked at the blood-spitting Second Prince, He''s really committed for the throne; my opinion of him has changed. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu looked up to Lu Yang with admiration, as everything that had happened so far had been within Elder Brother Lu Yang''s expectations. How dare you harm someone! Cang Mingzi arrived belatedly, bellowing in anger as he displayed boundless Dharma forms, silently chanting ancient spells. Instantly he triggered a resonance from the depths of the sea. The tumultuous waters, as though pulled by an invisible force, began to gather around him. The water no longer raged but followed some peculiar laws, gradually taking on the shape of a giant human figure. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle, each displaying divine abilities that churned the seas, scaring the Sea Clan living below into trembling. Old Cang, that''s about enough acting, if we keep this up, the ship is going to fall apart, the Second Prince secretly transmitted a message to Cang Mingzi, feeling Cang was being far too reckless; just now, he hadn''t been lightly wounded. The Second Prince''s plan was just as Lu Yang had anticipated, including the injury, which was part of the plan. The Second Prince had asked Cang Mingzi to create a clone for him to fight against and ultimately defeat. Moreover, the clone couldn''t have any distinct featuresif it resembled any of the Sea Clan, afterward, if Lu Yang and the others started to cause trouble for that Sea Clan, everything would be exposed. Given the power of the Seek Dao Sect and Lu Yang''s identity, it was very possible that Yun Zhi and Vast Sea Daoist Lord, these two Semi-Immortals, would join forces to come to the East Sea to settle accounts. This was why he designed the clone to appear as a mere shadow. Cang Mingzi was astonished, not understanding what the Second Prince was talking about: The clone isn''t ready yet. He had genuinely gone fishing just now. Second Prince: ? He instantly realized something was terribly wrong. Damn it, how did a real Transcendence Tribulation Stage show up?! Trouble. Seizing the moment when Cang Mingzi was distracted, the Transcendence Tribulation Stage shadow stretched out a huge hand covered with talismans, potent enough to crush anything. The Nine Heavens Lightning Array was pierced by the large hand, and like chicks, Lu Yang and the four others were swept away by the giant grasp, with Su Yiren, intending to save them, also caught in the grip. After the Transcendence Tribulation Stage shadow captured Lu Yang and the others, the weather returned to normal, calm and peaceful, as if no battle had ever occurred. The Second Prince slumped to the ground, utterly devoid of any post-disaster optimism. It''s over, Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother, the Meng Family''s Young Master got abducted on my ship, and their whereabouts are unknown. Forget about the succession to the throne; he only hoped now that the Seek Dao Sect and the Meng Family wouldn''t come knocking to claim his life. Elder Brother Lu Yang, is our abduction also part of the plan? Tao Yaoye asked uncertainly as they were trapped in a water bubble, with the immense claw hurrying across the East Sea, carrying the sphere in its grasp. Lu Yang also felt that something wasn''t quite right; could it be that the Second Prince intended to play the hero saving another hero? Fairy, can you discern the origin of this shadow? Hmm? Isn''t this the Kunpeng Clan? Although the shadow tried hard to conceal its kind, it was immediately recognized by Fairy Eternity. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang: He felt that the Second Prince couldn''t possibly have the capacity to get a Transcendence Tribulation Stage from the Kunpeng Clan to act in this play. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 765 – 764: Venerable Black Feather Chapter 765: Chapter 764: Venerable Black Feather ` The Kunpeng Clan''s ancestor moved at such a swift pace that everyone was simply unable to make out the surroundings clearly. As the scenery changed in the blink of an eye, a mere glimpse outside would leave one''s head spinning. Suddenly, everyone felt emptiness beneath their feet, and the water mass that had restrained them disappeared as they dropped to the ground like dumplings. Fortunately, the fall was not from a great height, so although disheveled, no one was hurt. Why is this ground so rough? Man Gu said, rubbing his behind. No, this isn''t the ground, it''s a bird''s nest, Li Haoran said with a solemn expression; beneath their feet were interwoven branches, each as thick as two men, plucked from some unknown tree. The bird''s nest was so immensely vast and boundless that it extended for a thousand miles, and even if Lu Yang and the others flew with all their might, it would still take a good while to reach the end of the nest. Li Haoran''s complexion worsened as he remembered an ominous rumor, I''ve heard that in ancient times, ferocious birds would go out to capture food for their chicks, and us geniuses with years of cultivation and bodies full of unmatched spiritual essence are considered great nourishment, perfectly suited for feeding young birds! Man Gu was startled and recalled the records of his tribe, confirming Li Haoran''s words were not false: Our Barbarian tribe has similar records that in ancient times, the ancient Barbarian Tribe would capture food for their younglings, and the most suitable as food were the various fierce beasts of ancient times, each with unparalleled spiritual essence in their bodies. Everyone gave Man Gu weird looks and silently moved away from him. Seeing the atmosphere turn grave, Li Haoran quickly added, However, the situation has not yet reached a dead end; I have also heard that in order to train their chicks, the ancient ferocious birds would let the chicks fight with the captured cultivators, which would help in training the young birds. Usually, the chicks and the cultivators are matched in cultivation level. If we manage to defeat the young birds, we may be able to escape. A cold, black wind blew past, making everyone shiver with a bone-chilling coldness. Everyone looked up, only to see the true form of the black shadow that had appeared: an immensely large peng bird with wings spread that reached over a thousand miles, feathers as dark as ink, and the bird''s nest engulfed in its shadow. It then shrank in size and transformed into a human figure with an appearance of over fifty years old, with narrow and deep-set eyes that shone with a ruthless and merciless light. The Kunpeng Clan''s ancestor, the Venerable Blackfeather! I have sought you out for an important matter, and you shall not lie! Are you disciples of the Five Elements Sect? How has Shangguan Yu been faring recently? Shangguan Yu, mother of Qiu Jin''an, and at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in cultivation. Everyone: This identity as a disciple of the Five Elements Sect seemed not as safe as imagined. Seeing everyone''s silence, Venerable Blackfeather frowned slightly, Are you not disciples of the Five Elements Sect? But that can''t be, aren''t you able to perform the Five Elements battle formation? You don''t know Shangguan Yu? That''s also not right; I''ve heard she often mingles among you young cultivators, and you even have amulets for safety, which must be given to you by Shangguan Yu. The amulet mentioned by Venerable Blackfeather was obtained when they visited the Five Elements Sect for an exchange study. After seeing the Firmament Tree, Shangguan Yu had Lu Yang and the others call her Sister as a reward, she took a small section of the tree branch and made it into amulets for Lu Yang and the others. Lu Yang and the others still wore the amulets around their necks to this day. With caution, Lu Yang asked, Elder, are you very close with Sister Shangguan? Venerable Blackfeather revealed a smile as if to say of course'', Back when Shangguan Yu and I were still in our cultivation days, we met in the East Sea. I led her in exploring the East Sea, together we sought out secret realms, found Immortal Herbs, overcame difficulties, and passed through tough times. If not for Qiu Duanya''s sweet talk to steal her heart away, the two of us would''ve long been joyfully united in marriage! If it weren''t for Qiu Duanya, Qiu Jin''an would have been my son! Qiu Duanya, father of Qiu Jin''an and the former Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect. What, haven''t you heard her mention me? Venerable Blackfeather asked dissatisfiedly, seeing the dumbstruck faces of Lu Yang and the others. ` Esteemed Black Feather had long harbored a secret affection for Shangguan Yu, yet he never dared to go to Great Xia to see her. When he heard that disciples of the Five Elements Sect were in the East Sea, he took it upon himself to invite Lu Yang and the others back to inquire about Shangguan Yu''s recent situation. Concerned about his reputation, he invited Lu Yang and the others while wearing a mask, worried about being recognized by outsiders. Esteemed Black Feather saw through the disguises of Lu Yang and the others at a glance, but that didn''t matter. Since they knew the Five Elements battle technique and had tokens, they must be disciples of the Five Elements Sect. Er, actually, we are disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang said, bracing himself and explaining awkwardly. Seek Dao Sect, the grand disciple of Tang Shengyi? Seeing that Esteemed Black Feather''s expression was turning from sunny to cloudy, Lu Yang quickly added, But we have a good relationship with Sister Shangguan. She has visited our Seek Dao Sect as a guest, and I was the one who hosted her. Upon hearing this, Esteemed Black Feather''s countenance improved, Then how has she been doing recently? Lu Yang thought for a moment and said, I think she seems to be quite happy. This was an absolute truth. Among all the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators Lu Yang had met, Shangguan Yu was the most lively and cheerful. Does she have any plans to remarry? Esteemed Black Feather asked the most crucial question. Lu Yang remembered Uncle Ba''s unrequited affection and felt that Shangguan Yu probably had no feelings for Uncle Ba. She probably doesn''t. Upon hearing this, Esteemed Black Feather hung his head in dejection and was greatly disappointed. It''s fine, it seems our fate has not yet arrived. The matters that occurred here must not be disclosed to others. If I come to know of any leaks, you will all be punished! Yes, everyone hastily agreed, not daring to say otherwise. However, my Kunpeng Clan is not unaware of the proper rites. Since you''ve come to my Kunpeng Clan, you should be well received. Esteemed Black Feather once again enveloped everyone with a bubble of water, himself transforming into a black-winged great peng bird, whistling past, flying out of the nest and plunging downward. North of the East Sea was a forest growing in the water, the trees soaring into the clouds, as tall as the clouds themselves. Esteemed Black Feather''s nest was built atop the tallest of these trees. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beneath the bird''s nest was the living area of the Kunpeng Clan. The group saw a large kun breaking through the sea''s restraint amid surging waters and leaping waves. In an instant, it burst forth from the constraints of the sea, rising like a moving island, scales glittering with strange light that gradually dissipated, replaced by sturdy feathers becoming a peng bird soaring into the sky. Esteemed Black Feather brought the group to the Clan Leader of the Kunpeng Clan. Upon seeing the ancient ancestor suddenly bringing six people, the Kunpeng Clan Leader hurriedly paid his respects, I pay my respects to the ancient ancestor. These six are honored guests of our clan, treat them well. Yes, yes, yes, the Kunpeng Clan Leader quickly nodded in affirmation, always striving to fulfill the ancient ancestor''s instructions to the best of his ability. Clan Leader Xiao? Meng Jingzhou blurted out upon seeing the Kunpeng Clan Leader. Wasn''t this the very Clan Leader Xiao who had visited the Meng Family during New Year''s and even given him a New Year''s gift? Clan Leader Xiao was startled, seeing through Meng Jingzhou''s disguise and appeared even more surprised than Meng Jingzhou, Young Master Meng? Has the Meng Family come directly to the ancient ancestor to collect a debt? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 766 – 765: The Sorrow of the Kunpeng Clan Leader Chapter 766: Chapter 765: The Sorrow of the Kunpeng Clan Leader Meng Family Member? Elder Heiyu''s expression turned strange; he hadn''t expected Meng Jingzhou to have that kind of identity. He knew about the debt relationship between the Kunpeng Clan and the Meng Family, but as the ancestor of the Kunpeng Clan, his status was such that he would never personally go to the Meng Family to borrow money or to pay a New Year''s visit. These matters were always handled by Clan Leader Xiao, accompanied by a group of Elders. The Kunpeng Clan had their own Sea City, but due to poor management in recent years and cash flow issues, they had to borrow spirit stones from the Sea Clan or cultivators of the East Sea. In order to avoid being looked down on later, they went to Great Xia to borrow spirit stones from the Meng Family. Naturally, Elder Heiyu couldn''t admit that it was him who had personally brought the creditor here; it would tarnish his image, They came to find me on their own initiative. Lu Yang: Elder, you live in such a high place; how did we even fly up here? Lu Yang quietly asked Meng Jingzhou, How many spirit stones does the Kunpeng Clan owe your family? Meng Jingzhou shook his head, How would I know? I wasn''t even aware of the Kunpeng Clan borrowing spirit stones. Elder Heiyu quietly asked Clan Leader Xiao, How much do we owe the Meng Family in spirit stones? There are still 1.6 billion spirit stones left unpaid. Can we repay it? Clan Leader Xiao clenched his teeth, as if making some decision, and said, Spirit stone turnover has been tight recently, but I''ve heard that in Great Xia, cultivators at the Body Integration Realm can work as bodyguards, and the going rate is one million spirit stones per day. If I work as a bodyguard for a year, the debt can be almost paid off. Is there another way? Elder Heiyu frowned, feeling that it was a loss of face for the clan leader to go out and work as a bodyguard. There is, bodyguards at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage earn even more. Elder Heiyu: It seems you''ll have to work as a bodyguard then. Uh, we were just passing by the Kunpeng Clan, just wandering around, not here to collect a debt, said Meng Jingzhou. He surely didn''t dare mention the bird''s nest incident. Given Clan Leader Xiao''s behavior, it''s likely he''s unaware of the relationship between Shangguan Yu and Elder Heiyu. Otherwise, during his visit to Great Xia to pay a New Year''s visit, he would''ve inquired about Shangguan Yu''s situation and wouldn''t need Elder Heiyu to personally come out and capture them for interrogation. Really? Clan Leader Xiao was overjoyed, prepared to be at Meng Jingzhou''s beck and call. Really. At that moment, in Clan Leader Xiao''s eyes, Meng Jingzhou was not a creditor but an honored guest. Why haven''t you poured tea for Young Master Meng yet? Clan Leader Xiao hurriedly instructed. Looking around, he saw only guests and the ancestral figure, so he had to pour the tea for Meng Jingzhou himself. Elder Heiyu, feeling awkward, spread his wings and soared high into the sky, returning to his nest. It was evident that Clan Leader Xiao was generous. Although the tea wasn''t as good as Enlightenment Tea, it was the next best thing. I''ve heard that you''ve joined Seek Dao Sect, Young Master Meng? Yes, these are my Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, Meng Jingzhou naturally included Lu Yang among his Junior Brothers. She is too? Clan Leader Xiao looked in surprise at Su Yiren, who was snuggling up to Li Haoran''s shoulder, her age and cultivation level hardly seeming like that of a disciple. She''s not; she''s Junior Brother Li''s fiance. Clan Leader Xiao hissed quietly, feeling very envious of Li Haoran. If only he could have such good luck to become the Clan Leader three hundred years ahead of time. I didn''t expect our ancestors to be so polite to the disciples of Seek Dao Sect. It seems you indeed have great influence, Nephew Meng, laughed Clan Leader Xiao heartily. What do you mean? asked Meng Jingzhou, puzzled. Is there a story behind this? S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seems you are unaware, Nephew Meng. There was a bit of a grudge between our ancestor and Elder Tang Shengyi. Originally, this was a secret that shouldn''t have been shared, but Clan Leader Xiao was in such a good mood and grew fonder of Meng Jingzhou the more he looked at him, thinking that it wouldn''t hurt to share. That happened four thousand years ago when our ancestor''s cultivation level was about the same as yours. Two cultivators from Great Xia came to the East Sea to temper themselves, they were Elder Tang Shengyi and Elder Shangguan Yu. Elder Tang Shengyi was fishing in the East Sea, using quite precious elixirs as bait. Seeing the value of the elixirs, our ancestor transformed into a Kun Fish, devoured the elixirs, and fled without taking the bait, repeatedly causing heavy losses to Elder Tang Shengyi. Eventually, Elder Tang used a transformation technique to disguise as an elixir and had Elder Shangguan Yu throw him into the water as bait. Our ancestor, being careless, fell for the trick and swallowed the elixir that was actually Elder Tang Shengyi. Upon seeing this, Elder Tang Shengyi reverted to his original form and beat our ancestor until he vomited and had diarrhea, begging for mercy. Elder Shangguan Yu, seeing that they had hooked something, pulled up the fishing rod and ended up reeling in both our ancestor and Elder Tang Shengyi. They fought from the water to the sky and from the sky back to the water, with Elder Tang continuing to overpower our ancestor. Back then, our ancestor was one of the geniuses, undefeated in a hundred battles. He had never been beaten like that before and ended up crying, which is how the matter was resolved. Elder Shangguan Yu, being kind-hearted, saw that our ancestor was injured and comforted him, treated his wounds, and even scolded Elder Tang for being too harsh. I guess it was after that incident that our ancestor developed a fondness for Elder Shangguan Yu. He thought it was a secret, but it had long since become common knowledge. Clan Leader Xiao grew more excited as he spoke. To uncover what had happened back then, he had visited many elders, and that was how he pieced together the story. Elder Tang Shengyi, having recorded our ancestor crying with a Recording Orb, even made copies. I once went to your sect and got a copy from Elder Tang. It really makes me laugh every time I watch it, said Clan Leader Xiao, slapping his thigh and laughing so hard tears came out. Just now, I was lucky to have said I''m very familiar with Sister Shangguan, thought Lu Yangxin. Otherwise, just based on what Grandmaster did, the Black Feather Revered One would probably have them strung up on a bird''s nest at the very least. Moreover, when they adventured in the East Sea later, whether delving into secret realms or searching for Immortal Herbs, whenever there was danger, it was either Elder Tang Shengyi pushing our ancestor out front to face it or our ancestor throwing Elder Tang in the way. When it came time to part ways, as our ancestor pondered whether to confess his feelings to Elder Shangguan Yu, Elder Tang suggested leaving it to fate. Pull out a feather and say you won''t confess, pull out another and say you will. When you''ve pulled the last one, you''ll have your answer,'' Elder Tang said. Our ancestor even asked if it would hurt, to which Elder Tang retorted, If you can''t handle that much pain, how can you say you love her?'' Our ancestor gritted his teeth and plucked feathers all night long, until he had none left. The final result was to go and confess, and so he wentbare as the day he was bornhahaha! Elder Tang had a Recording Orb; I even begged him for a backup copy. Before he could confess, Elder Shangguan Yu had already fled in shock. After Elder Shangguan Yu returned to Great Xia, our ancestor sent love letters but, being nervous, forgot to sign them. The letters recounted their experiences in the East Sea, and Elder Shangguan Yu thought they were from Elder Tang. Meng Jingzhou looked at Clan Leader Xiao, who was laughing heartily, and kindly reminded, Clan Leader Xiao, would you like to turn around and look behind you? Clan Leader Xiao, unable to stop the smile on his face, turned his head to look behind him. Then his smile swiftly faded away as he saw the Black Feather Revered One, his face as dark as ink. The Black Feather Revered One coldly spoke, Mingli, I notice your cultivation has not improved recently; perhaps you''ve been slacking off. Come, let''s go practice together. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 767 – 766: The Attack Was Still Too Light Chapter 767: Chapter 766: The Attack Was Still Too Light The Clan Leader Xiao Mingli''s laughter became more and more feeble, eventually turning into a hollow chuckle. The venerable Black Feather extended a claw and clutched at Clan Leader Xiao''s shoulder, his gaze as cold as if he were looking at a dead body. Ancestor there are outsiders present, let''s not make a spectacle for others to mock. Clan Leader Xiao used Lu Yang and the others as a shield. Usually very concerned with face, the venerable Black Feather couldn''t care less at this moment and grabbed Clan Leader Xiao by the neck. Lu Yang, skilled in learning, took inspiration from Clan Leader Xiao''s storytelling and had taken out a Recording Orb early, hoping to capture the last moments of Clan Leader Xiao''s life. Unfortunately, the venerable Black Feather gave no opportunity, directly dragging Clan Leader Xiao to his higher-layered nest. Soon, the skies above the Kunpeng Clan were filled with piercing cries of birds. All the Kunpeng clansmen stopped their work, looking up at the skies with puzzlement, not understanding where these bird cries were coming from. Suddenly, the cries of the birds stopped abruptly. Clan Leader Xiao died pursuing the desires of his heart, a fitting end. Cough cough, the ancestor really doesn''t hold back, eh? Knocked me out cold in the end, Clan Leader Xiao staggered back after the piercing cries stopped, his face swollen and bruised with gold feathers sticking out of his head. Dunno how long I was out cold. Clan Leader Xiao, are you alright? The venerable Black Feather was too harsh, Meng Jingzhou asked deliberately out of politeness. Surviving means I''m alright. Just bad luck this time, got caught by the ancestor exposing weaknesses. So many in the clan know about the ancestor''s past issues, why doesn''t he lecture them? said Clan Leader Xiao resentfully. Everyone in the Kunpeng Clan knows about the venerable Black Feather''s past? Of course. Clan Leader Xiao confidently said, I ask them if they know about the ancestor''s matters, and for those who say they don''t, I recount the whole story to them. Meng Jingzhou gasped, thinking that the venerable Black Feather had been too lenient. Lu Yang guessed that Clan Leader Xiao''s strength could place him second in the Kunpeng Clan. If anyone were ranked lower, the venerable Black Feather wouldn''t have left them alive. Indeed, Lu Yang''s guess was correct; in the Kunpeng Clan, Clan Leader Xiao''s strength was second only to the venerable Black Feather, stronger than the elder Kunpengs. Originally, I was prepared to personally show you around the Kunpeng Clan as a gesture of hospitality, Clan Leader Xiao rubbed his face with a grimace, but with these injuries on my face, it won''t heal in a moment. Wearing a mask while showing you around wouldn''t be proper. Xinghai, stop cultivating and come here for a moment, Clan Leader Xiao sent a message to his son. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, a golden-winged great Peng bird, dozens of zhang tall, landed at Clan Leader Xiao''s doorstep. Seeing his father transform into human form, he too took on human shapea handsome blond young man with azure eyes. This is my youngest son, Xiao Xinghai. Xiao Xinghai was startled to see his father bruised and battered, Dad, what happened to you? It''s nothing, just took a fall. Fell on the Black Tortoise shell of the Xuanwu Clan? Scram, scram, scram! Don''t ask what you shouldn''t, Clan Leader Xiao raged, wanting to give this little Kun brat a thrashing. These six are friends from the Dao Seeking Sect. They are about your age. Entertain them in my stead. In the territory of the Kunpeng Clan, Lu Yang and the others dared not offend the venerable Black Feather and posed as disciples of the Five Elements Sect. The Dao Seeking Sect, one of the Five Immortal Sects of Great Xia? Xiao Xinghai was quite surprised. Only a week had passed since the Vast Sea Daoist Lord and the Master of All Laws had clashed, and news of the Dao Seeking Sect possessing a Semi-Immortal had yet to reach the Kunpeng Clan, deep in the northern parts of the East Sea. If Xiao Xinghai knew, he would be even more astonished. Then do you recognize Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou? I am Lu Yang, and this is my junior brother Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang introduced first. That''s not right, the two of you don''t look like that in the portraits. Our Seek Dao Sect has quite a few enemies in the East Sea, so we''ve disguised ourselves. Xiao Xinghai recalled the bounties on eight of the nine disciples of the Seek Dao Sect and understood Lu Yang''s meaning. Well, let''s go, I''ll take you around. Meeting the renowned geniuses of the Great Xia, Xiao Xinghai was extremely excited, volunteering to transform into a golden-winged bird and carry Lu Yang and the others. The golden feathers, like glaze and gold, shone brilliantly under the sunlight. Having left the Clan Leader''s home, seated on Xiao Xinghai''s back, everyone finally had the chance to witness the living environment of the Kunpeng Clan. Whole groves of seeker trees took root in the East Sea, some thousands or tens of thousands of feet high, half submerged in the sea and half emerging above it, with dense branches interlocking to form a canopy that shielded the sunlight above, offering a cool and pleasant shade beneath. The Kunpeng Clan had two types of dwellings, one being a hollowed-out section of a seeker tree, the other a constructed bird''s nest. The Clan Leader''s home belonged to the former. Due to the enormous size of the Kunpeng people, their dwellings were also ridiculously large; the entrance of tree hollows was generally several dozens of feet high, making Lu Yang and his companions feel as if they had wandered into a land of ancient giants. Occasionally, large peng birds flew past them, casting curious glances their way. Prepare to enter the sea! Xiao Xinghai warned loudly, his feathers transforming into golden scales, like the legendary golden dragon. Riding on the golden Kun''s back, Lu Yang and the others clung to the dorsal fins; cold seawater came from every direction, engulfing them, yet their Water-Repelling Pearls activated, negating the pressure of the water, allowing them to move freely under the sea. Under the sea was a completely different scene from above. Countless large Kuns swam through the water, with many even bigger than Xiao Xinghaialthough their scales were not as perfect as his. Clearly, there were more Kun fish than peng birds. Most of our clan really enjoys living underwater, explained Xiao Xinghai. Besides Kun fish, there were many other Sea Clan members here. They were from nearby clans coming to the Kunpeng Clan''s Sea City to trade goods. The scale of Sea City was comparable to that on Penglai Island, and from this one could tell that the Kunpeng Clan deserved their reputation as one of the ten great races of the East Sea. This was a place that neither Qin Haoran nor Su Yiren had ever visited. It was a feast for the eyes, and Tao Yaoye watched intently, thinking of using it as a scene for Dream Mirage in the future. She fell from the ship, and Elder Brother Lu Yang dived into the sea. As she stopped breathing, he kissed her, passing air to her, creating such a beautiful scene. Elder Brother Lu Yang, if I fell into the sea, would you save me? Lu Yang looked at Tao Yaoye up and down in surprise, seeing her moving with ease in the water and not understanding why she asked such a question. Junior Sister, have you also taken in some water in your head? I mean I want to use the East Sea as a backdrop to shoot a Dream Mirage. There''s a scene where I fall into the sea and you come to save me. Lu Yang suddenly realized and said excitedly, So that''s it. Then, junior sister, as you fall into the sea, certainly the East Sea Dragon Clan would be to blame. After I save you, I would battle the East Sea Dragon Clan for three hundred rounds, pulling out the dragons'' tendons. Then, to seek revenge on me, the Dragon Clan would try to flood Penglai Island, and I would bravely appear, sacrificing myself before the Dragon Clan. Later, Eldest Senior Sister would appear, gathering my three souls and seven spirits, creating a body from lotus roots, and I would be resurrected through the lotus root body, causing an uproar in the Dragon Clan and restoring peace to the East Sea. Is that how you want to film it, junior sister? And what about me? Man Gu, who was listening on the side, was puzzled: Weren''t you already saved? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 768 – 767 The Calabash Brothers Stir Up the Sea Chapter 768: Chapter 767 The Calabash Brothers Stir Up the Sea You can film Dream Mirage, I thought only Fan Chong of Penglai Island could do that! Xiao Xinghai heard the conversation between Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye and was very interested in the topic. Lu Yang introduced with considerable pride, What''s Fan Chong? Just a nobody. This is my Junior Sister, Tao Yaoye, not only is she beautiful but also incredibly smart. The Dream Mirage was her invention! Tao Yaoye''s cheeks blushed slightly when she heard this, but she pretended not to hear Man Gu''s response. As for Fan Chong of Penglai Island, he''s just a copycat. If he were in our Great Xia, he would have been jailed long ago. Junior Sister Tao is the original creator. That''s amazing. Xiao Xinghai''s eyes lit up as he listened. Can you arrange a role for me? I don''t mind playing a hero or a villain. Xiao Xinghai had long wanted to become a character in the Dream Mirage; not to mention, this thing was famous. Tao Yaoye thought the Kunpeng Clan was quite warm and hospitable; the Black Feather Ancestor didn''t vent his anger on them, the Clan Leader Xiao told them stories of Great Powers, and Xiao Xinghai, who kept transforming into pengs and kuns, pulled them in for a tour; that was quite generous. Sure. It''s just a role. Lu Yang pondered, What do you think of the script just now? How about we replace the Long Clan in it with the Kunpeng Clan, and you play the Kunpeng who drags Junior Sister Tao into trouble? Yes, yes, yes. Xiao Xinghai immediately agreed when he heard he had so much screen time. What about me, can I get a role too? Meng Jingzhou edged over to join the fun. Lu Yang, with a look of disdain, pushed Meng Jingzhou aside, There are enough roles, no place for you. Meng Jingzhou said enthusiastically, How can there not be? Aren''t you on the mission to scrape bones and restore flesh to your parents? I can play your dad. Li Haoran also came over, Yi Ren and I are actually fiances, how about we play the parents? To play Lu Yang''s father, Li Haoran was willing to sacrifice his image and play the pretty boy. Get lost, kid. You two cause trouble, and I''ll play your dad. Fine, fine, fine, I''ll change roles But no, there aren''t many important roles in your script. Meng Jingzhou felt his status was too high to play an insignificant character in the Dream Mirage. Think of a way to modify the script. Brother Lu, give me a role too? Man Gu joined in too; he wanted to be part of the Dream Mirage as well. Lu Yang felt a headache coming on; where were all these important roles in the Nezha Conquers the Sea story supposed to come from? Tricky. Suddenly, Lu Yang had a flash of inspiration and found a solution, We can change everyone''s background, say that a vine gave birth to four gourds, and when the gourds split open, they turned into four people. Hey, that''s a good background, really fits the fact that the East Sea is rich in natural treasures. When the time comes, I''ll pop out of a gourd first and challenge Xiao Xinghai. If I can''t beat him, Old Meng, you go on next, followed by Junior Brother Man, and Junior Brother Li, just like that, we''ll fight After all, Su Yiren was a hermit and not suited to appear in the Dream Mirage. Xiao Xinghai, hearing the intense discussion by Lu Yang, also joined the exchange; the five of them grew more and more excited, almost wishing they could practice a round right then and there. I''ll start with this move when the time comes Then I''ll strike back like this, an injury for an injury Tao Yaoye didn''t quite understand why Lu Yang and the others were so excited. What''s Junior Sister Tao''s identity? Meng Jingzhou asked the key question. Lu Yang, stroking his chin in thought, said, A butterfly spirit no, that doesn''t make sense, where would a butterfly spirit in the East Sea come from? How about we set her as a disciple of the genius of Penglai Island? What do you think, Junior Sister Tao? I''m fine with anything. Tao Yaoye looked utterly disinterested; however she heard it, her role in the script wasn''t significant, so whatever went, let it be. Xiao Tao, do you have feelings for Lu Yang? Su Yiren transmitted her voice to Tao Yaoye. Su Yiren, after all, had been through it all. Unlike Lu Yang and his group of numb-headed blockheads, she noticed the budding affection Tao Yaoye harbored for Lu Yang. Tao Yaoye''s cheeks flushed redder than before as she transmitted her voice back, her tone shy, Senior Su, you noticed? Mhm, I noticed a bit. Do you have any ideas, Senior Su? Su Yiren thought for a moment and then seriously suggested, Cultivation. Cultivation? With conviction, Su Yiren said, That''s right. As long as you work hard at cultivating and surpass Lu Yang in cultivation level, when the time comes, you can drag him into the bridal chamber by force. Even if he resists, it''ll be no use! For instance, I can do that with Haoran. Tao Yaoye thought about it, and it seemed to indeed be the case, perfectly in line with the Cultivation World''s principle of respecting the powerful. Su Yiren recalled something else and said, Additionally, after you return to Great Xia, you could go to the black market in Chunjiang City of Youzhou. I bought this drop of blood there, and everyone who has used it says it''s excellent While Su Yiren and Tao Yaoye whispered, on the other side, Lu Yang had already finalized the details of the script. Penglai Island grows our four gourds. Brother Xinghai, if you want to eat Junior Sister Tao, just let her drown, then I will make my entrance, bursting out from a gourd Sorted, let''s do it this way! Shall we find a place to practice? Tao Yaoye needed a real place as a template to construct the Dream Mirage scene and then make alterations based on it. Without having seen Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Li Haoran, and the Kun Peng in battle, Tao Yaoye couldn''t construct the Dream Mirage. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Are there any islands nearby? There are. Xiao Xinghai said. For such a fun matter, even if there weren''t any, he''d get the elders of the clan to build an island. Junior Sister Tao, why don''t you also walk through the rehearsal? Alright. Tao Yaoye, having just received Su Yiren''s true transmission, shook off her earlier dispirited state. Xiao Xinghai carried everyone to an island filled with the chirping of birds and fragrant flowers. This place was beyond the territory of the Kunpeng Clan, but because it was right next to the clan''s domain, no one dared to live here; it was a deserted island, perfect for putting on a play. Tao Yaoye changed into a new outfit, dressing in the Penglai Island uniform, looking cheeky and adorable. With her hands behind her back, holding a pair of shoes, her ankles disappeared into the soft sand and water as she hummed a cheerful folk song, walking along the shore, her hair adorned with a freshly plucked wildflower. Suddenly, a demon wind blew by, and the Kun Fish, transformed by Xiao Xinghai, surfaced, its emerald eyes fixated on Tao Yaoye, emanating extreme danger. Such pure cultivation, truly a favorite child of heaven and earth. Penglai cultivator, today you ought to fall into my belly! Xiao Xinghai exercised his divine ability, and Tao Yaoye''s figure wobbled, falling forward into the sea unconsciously, blowing bubbles and struggling while crying for help. In that critical moment, deep on Penglai Island stood a gourd vine. The gourd vine was an ancient primordial Spirit Root, which after enduring countless trials and tribulations, finally matured. A cracking sound was heard as the first gourd to ripen was the red one. The red gourd split open, and Lu Yang, dressed in red gourd-leaf-made shorts, sprang out, quickly growing to the size of an ordinary man with the breeze. Evil creature, how dare you harm people! shouted Lu Yang as he dived into the East Sea, lifting the thoroughly drenched Tao Yaoye in his arms. Tao Yaoye hadn''t expected Lu Yang to make such an intimate gesture. Now being held by him, she was so nervous she stuttered, Elder Brother Lu Yang, thi-thi-this Junior Sister Tao, act more convincingly when we''re rehearsing, Lu Yang whispered. As quiet as a mosquito, Tao Yaoye murmured her agreement. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 769 – 768: The Four Gourd Brothers Chapter 769: Chapter 768: The Four Gourd Brothers Tao Yaoye''s face blushed fiercely as she rapidly contemplated what to do next. What was the script supposed to be, after being saved by Elder Brother Lu Yang, how should she have acted? She nervously looked into Lu Yang''s eyes and noticed an almost imperceptible excitement hiding within their depths. Could it be that Elder Brother Lu Yang, while claiming to act sincerely, was actually just as flustered when he held her? Lu Yang gently put her down on the riverbank, his movements tender, as he tried hard to conceal the excitement in his eyes and turned briskly to run back towards Xiao Xinghai. Hold, demon! Fight with me for three hundred rounds! Xiao Xinghai, unwilling to be outdone, retorted, Who dares to spoil my good deeds! You''re not even worthy of knowing my name! Since you want to save her, then stay behind yourself! We''ll see if you have the ability to make that happen! Lu Yang, wielding the innate treasure sword that came with the congenital gourd, without any formal instruction, yelled wah yah yah'' as he fiercely dueled with Xiao Xinghai. Tao Yaoye lay on the riverbank, tilting her head to watch Lu Yang who was getting into the heat of the act, wondering if there was no more of her role left in the scene? The Immortal Herbs Fairy emerged from Tao Yaoye''s clothes and kindly suggested, Why not eat one of my leaves, gain a few hundred years of strength, and overpower that Lu Yang. Tao Yaoye seriously considered this suggestion. Kun Peng Nine Transformations! Xiao Xinghai''s aura surged, and his body swelled to several times its size, like a golden wall hurtling towards Lu Yang, sending a flurry of water splashing! Lu Yang kept retreating, but with Xiao Xinghai executing the Kun Peng Nine Transformations, his massive form was unexpectedly agile and light, not something that could be overcome by merely stepping back. Tianshan Seven Swords! Lu Yang struck a sword gesture with form and grace, inventing a random name for a sword technique, and with a gentle wave, illusory shadows became countless true swords, forming a sword array that blocked Xiao Xinghai''s charge. This was a simplified version of One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand. Transform, Peng! Xiao Xinghai transformed into a great Peng, and Lu Yang seized the opportunity to flip over and mount its back. Xiao Xinghai tried to shake Lu Yang off, flying high into the cold ether before plunging into the icy East Sea, continuously spinning, but Lu Yang clung stubbornly to the feathers and would not let go. The two battled fiercely in the sky. Foul beast, with a thousand years of cultivation, why do you choose to commit evil! The world is unkind, treating all beings as straw dogs. If I feed on all creatures, what''s wrong with that! Xiao Xinghai became more excited as the battle waged on, letting out a long cry, the sound of his call gradually becoming smooth and deep. He began to change, transforming into a golden True Dragon, tens of zhang in length! No way, the Dragon Transformation Manual? Lu Yang recognized Xiao Xinghai''s move; he wasn''t acting, he was genuinely shocked. Lu Yang had learned ancient Divine Abilities that appeared famously powerful from Immortal Fairy Eternity in order to impersonate a being from the Ancient Heavenly Court, and among them was mention of the Dragon Transformation Manual. Although for various reasons, Lu Yang did not learn the Dragon Transformation Manual but instead learned Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth. You''re from the Kunpeng Clan and yet you learn the Dragon Transformation Manual? Up to now, Lu Yang had always thought that only the Human race would learn the Dragon Transformation Manual. It''s about leveraging strengths to cover weaknesses. The Long Clan is indeed stronger than our Kunpeng Clan; this has to be acknowledged, Xiao Xinghai said with a grin, speaking nonchalantly. Just look at the Long Clan with their Dragon Ancestor, a Semi-Immortal. The rumors from the Demon Territory suggest that just like the Phoenix Ancestor, they''re both spouses of the Qilin Immortal, capable of strutting around among the Semi-Immortals. Look at our Kunpeng Clan, we don''t even have a single Semi-Immortal. It''s only natural for me to learn from the strengths of the Long Clan. If we don''t learn from other races'' strengths, how can we make the Kunpeng Clan stronger? Lu Yang felt Xiao Xinghai made quite a bit of sense. He felt he had fought Xiao Xinghai enough and, admitting defeat, stepped down to let the next gourd brother'' take the stage. Ahhhh Lu Yang screamed as he fell to the shore, lying next to Tao Yaoye. The orange gourd split open, and Meng Jingzhou, dressed in bright orange shorts, made a sparkling entrance. You beast, how dare you harm my brother, you''re looking for death! Meng Jingzhou, like a rocket taking off, stomped on the ground fiercely and leapt into the sky, inheriting Lu Yang''s will to battle the dragon-transformed Xiao Xinghai. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye lay side by side, resting on their arms as they watched Old Meng slay the dragon, or the dragon slay Old Meng. With Nirvana True Fire to boost him, Meng Jingzhou transformed into a fiery phoenix and battled with Xiao Xinghai. Xiao Xinghai, after transforming into a dragon, indeed performed better than when he executed the Kunpeng Nine Transformations. The Long Clan was famous for their formidable physiques, and Meng Jingzhou was equally renowned for his, making it hard to determine the winner between them. When we create the Dream Mirage, let''s remove the smiles from both of their faces, Lu Yang reminded Tao Yaoye as Meng Jingzhou and Xiao Xinghai fought, barely holding back their laughter, which seemed like a struggle to contain. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then Old Meng too screamed miserably and fell beside Lu Yang. Next, Man Gu leapt out from the yellow gourd and Li Haoran from the green. The four gourd brothers lost in succession, lying on the ground, their fates uncertain, while Xiao Xinghai laughed wildly in the air. It seems that this time not only will I devour a genius cultivator, but I will also obtain four congenital treasure gourds! Just then, the gourd vine gleamed with a hopeful light, uplifting the spirits, and the four gourd brothers radiated red, orange, yellow, and green light. They floated into the air, wrapped and merged by the light, becoming a brand-new being. Mini Lu Yang, his body shimmering with the four colors of light, made his entrance! The moment mini Lu Yang appeared, he put immense inexplicable pressure on Xiao Xinghai, who broke into a cold sweat. Meng Jingzhou and the others exited, watching Lu Yang covered in four colors of magic-created light fly up into the air, grabbing Xiao Xinghai''s tail, and smashing him into the water, drawing dragon tendons, as Xiao Xinghai stuck out his tongue languidly towards the sea surface. A perfect ending. After all, it was just a play; they couldn''t really draw dragon tendons. These were props provided by Xiao Xinghai, sturgeon tendons. To celebrate the end of the first play, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu lit a fire, grilling the sturgeon tendons to share with everyone. What a delicious taste, Xiao Xinghai exclaimed after biting into the steaming grilled sturgeon tendon, his eyes lighting up. The Sea Clan rarely used barbecuing as a way to cook. Well, let''s take a break and then perform the second act. How about The Kunpeng Floods Penglai Island, the Gourd Brothers Suicidally Split Heaven and Earth, and the Gourd Immortal Comes to the Rescue''? Considering the Eldest Senior Sister wasn''t very fond of appearing in the spotlight, when discussing the script, everyone decided to change her role to that of the Gourd Immortal who had planted the congenital gourd seeds. Okay, everyone was in high spirits, getting more invested the more they performed. Suddenly, Su Yiren pointed to a patch of mist floating on the sea not far away, her expression one of confusion, What is that? Xiao Xinghai turned to look and his expression changed drastically, Not good, it''s the Sea City mirage, run! The Sea City mirage? Upon hearing this, Su Yiren summoned her magical power and pulled everyone to run in the opposite direction, utilizing her power over the rules. Here I establish the [Rule: The Mist Disperses]! The mist remained completely unaffected. The mist moved too quickly, and before Su Yiren could lead them far away, the mist shrouded everyone, engulfing them completely. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 770 – 769 Mirage of Sea City Chapter 770: Chapter 769 Mirage of Sea City The Sea Mirage, a mysterious phenomenon long known to drift through the East Sea. It is said that the Mirage Clan was once incomparably powerful, ranking among the top ten races of the East Sea. Their most famous divine ability was the Sea Mirage. Eight thousand years ago, an accident occurred while the ancient ancestor of the Mirage Clan was delving into magic skills. He became possessed, leading to the uncontrolled Sea Mirage engulfing the core members of the Mirage Clan. Since then, the Mirage Clan had fallen from its position among the top ten races, and the uncontrolled Sea Mirage roamed the East Sea without any pattern, swallowing up living beings, be they from the Human race or the Sea Clan. Some beings managed to walk out of the Sea Mirage, some unharmed, others insane and incoherent. There were also those who disappeared within the Sea Mirage, never to be seen again. According to the recollections of those who came out safely, they encountered the missing individuals inside the Sea Mirage, but those people were controlled by illusions and became extremely aggressive. Once, several Demon Emperors at the Transcending Tribulation Stage joined forces in an attempt to disperse the Sea Mirage. They encountered the crazed ancient ancestor of the Mirage Clan. After a fierce battle with everyone, the Mirage Clan''s ancestor perished from exhaustion. Even after the death of the Mirage Clan''s ancestor, the Sea Mirage did not dissipate. After that, no one else tried to confront the Sea Mirage; it was regarded as a traveling disaster that one should flee upon sighting. What, the life tablet can no longer sense Xiao Xinghai''s location!? The Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan, currently healing from an injury, discovered the life tablet meant for Xiao Xinghai had mysteriously gone dark, signifying not death, but that he was beyond the range of the tablet''s senses. Beyond the life tablet''s sensing range? Does that mean they''ve entered a highly ranked Secret Realm? No, that can''t be right. Although Xinghai loves to mess around, he would never enter a Secret Realm without notifying anyone, especially not with a guest! Could they have been swept into some place Oh no, it''s the Sea Mirage! the Xiao Clan Leader quickly realized. Oh, Clan Leader Xiao, what brings you leisurely to our place today? Hearing of Clan Leader Xiao''s arrival, the Clan Leader of the Mirage Clan hurried to welcome the true form of the Xiao Clan Leader. Clan Leader Xiao was in no mood for idle chatter with the Mirage Clan Leader. His green eyes coldly stared at the Mirage Clan Leader as his beak, curved like a hook, pecked at the Mirage Clan Leader''s forehead. Let me tell you, my son and our distinguished guest are trapped inside the Sea Mirage you created. If anything happens to one of them, you best be ready for revenge! he said. The Mirage Clan Leader turned deathly pale with fear. Tell me, how exactly does one escape from the Sea Mirage? Clan Leader Xiao was preparing to enter the Sea Mirage to conduct a rescue. Before coming to the Mirage Clan, he had already sent people to locate the moving mist nearby his territory, confirming his suspicions. The Mirage Clan Leader, on the verge of tears, said, Clan Leader Xiao, that isn''t the Sea Mirage at all. Otherwise, my clan wouldn''t be utterly helpless! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not the Sea Mirage? That''s right. Eight thousand years ago, the old ancestor found a mysterious space. He claimed that if we could comprehend the secrets of this mystic space, it might be possible to become a Semi-Immortal. For this, he created layers upon layers of Array Methods to meditate in seclusion. Later, nobody knows what the old ancestor did, but the mysterious space exploded into a mist. None of those Array Methods worked, and since the old ancestor''s place of seclusion was at our core location, the explosion of the mystic space ended up swallowing most of our core members. Clan Leader Xiao''s expression became even graver. What do we do now? Lu Yang and his group were trapped inside the Sea Mirage, not daring to move. They tried to explore the area with their Spiritual Sense but found it was virtually impossible to make any progress here, and that included Su Yiren, who was at the Body Integration Realm. Only Man Gu, who knew little about the Sea Mirage and its terrifying aspects, remained unaffected, but after a brief explanation from Xiao Xinghai, even he was frightened. According to those who have calmly walked out from here, regardless of whether they stayed put or wandered aimlessly, they were able to leave this place! Xiao Xinghai recalled the intel. By those who calmly walked out'', he meant the people who did not go insane. So no matter what, we can leave? Man Gu asked. It''s not that simple, those who went mad, as well as those who disappeared in the Sea City Mirage, must have done the same, so whether we can leave safely is a matter of luck. The lucky ones encounter no trouble, the Sea City Mirage leaves us be, those less fortunate get attacked by people previously trapped here, dragging on for a while before they can leave too. According to records, there''s not just one at the Body Integration Realm trapped here. Those even less lucky, well, they are either killed or driven insane by the illusionary realm. Fairy, do you have a way to handle this? Knowing the Sea City Mirage''s notorious reputation in the East Sea, Lu Yang understood this wasn''t a situation he could resolve alone and sought help. The Fairy Eternity, who had transformed into a mermaid, was lying on the sea sleeping when she was reluctantly awakened by Lu Yang. What''s the matter *yawn* what has happened? We''re trapped by the Sea City Mirage. Sea City Mirage? The Mirage Clan''s divine ability *yawn* Isn''t that something you can just blow away? Wait, this isn''t the Sea City Mirage, how could the Mirage Clan have the power to create something like this? The Fairy Eternity knew exactly what the Mirage Clan was capable of. So, what is this then? Fairy Eternity frowned, speaking seriously, A battlefield relic from an immortal war! Both sides were immortals, and everywhere here are traces of the immortal battle and the Dao Fruit. Tell me, why did you just say this place is the Sea City Mirage? Lu Yang relayed the legends about the Sea City Mirage. The Sea City Mirage created by a member of the Mirage Clan at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage that must be a deception. It''s likely that the Transcendance Tribulation stage member of the Mirage Clan sensed the traces of the immortal battle here and attempted to comprehend the outline of the Dao Fruit through this way. But carelessly, they failed to control it, unleashing the dormant power of the battle relic, which consumed them as well. So who fought in this place? Fairy Eternity carefully sensed the battlefield relic, I can feel that one of the sides was the Qilin Immortal. The Qilin Immortal''s Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit is suitable for every member of the Demon Race, it''s their natural instinct. Perhaps the Transcendance Tribulation stage member of the Mirage Clan sensed it vaguely too! But that''s not right, in my memory, the Qilin Immortal has never been involved in such a battle after becoming an immortal! Lu Yang also grew tense, realizing something was amiss, Could it be the battle involving the Four Ancient Immortals and the hidden mastermind after your demise, Fairy? Fairy Eternity shook her head, It shouldn''t be, this battle wasn''t so exaggerated, but this was absolutely not a sparring match, it was a fight to the death. Lu Yang pondered, how could this be, the enemies of the Four Ancient Immortals should only include the hidden mastermind. Who else could the Qilin Immortal fight against? Wait, there seems to be one. Fairy, do you remember, after you fell, there emerged a Fire Dynasty, the Fire Dynasty seemingly gave birth to an immortal, and they deliberately erased their own existence from history. Could it be possible that the Qilin Immortal''s adversary was the immortal that emerged during the Fire Dynasty? An immortal born from the Fire Dynasty, it is indeed possible. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 771 – 770: You Dump, I Dump Chapter 771: Chapter 770: You Dump, I Dump Fairy, can you discern anything else? Lu Yang hadn''t expected to stumble upon a site where a Qilin Immortal and a Fairy from the Fire Dynasty had clashed. Judging from the battle, it seems the Qilin Immortal was at a disadvantage. His moves were mostly defensive No, could it be that he was protecting someone? Fairy Eternity slightly furrowed her brows, feeling that the Qilin Immortal''s fight wasn''t as brave as she remembered. Let''s not worry about that for now. This fog is very dangerous for you all. You should escape first. Fairy Eternity released her Spiritual Sense, enveloping the entire thick fog. How should we go? The dense fog is continuously shifting positions. You are already near the center of the fog and have been surrounded. Lu Yang was immediately alarmed, What''s inside the fog? Most likely people who were trapped in the fog before. There are traces of a Qilin Immortal using Dao Fruit in battle here. The residual power of the traces still exists and can control people in the fog, from Body Integration Realm to Foundation Establishment Stage. Fortunately, there is no one from the Pass Tribulation Stage; otherwise, we could only ask Miss Yun for help. You''ll run in the direction I tell you to. Okay. Gentlemen, I have a secret treasure given by the Sect that can guide us and help us get out of this, Lu Yang said solemnly, as per Fairy Eternity''s instructions, pointing northward where the least number of enemies were located, making it the easiest direction to break through. This way! Without any doubts, everyone followed Lu Yang and ran toward the outside of the fog. Also, be prepared to fight. The secret treasure tells me we are surrounded! As soon as Lu Yang finished speaking, a water spear shot towards himfast and precise. Bang! Su Yiren appeared in front of Lu Yang, facing the water spear with a palm strike that had the momentum of surging waves, dispersing the fog around them. However, the fog quickly rolled back in and shrouded everyone again. Taking advantage of the moment when the fog dispersed, everyone saw their opponent: a more than three-meter-tall crab wielding two pincers, its body decayed and back covered in moss, having died who knows how many years ago. It''s a Body Integration Realm crab from the Tyrant Crab Race! Su Yiren recognized its origin and Cultivation Level. Not just the Tyrant Crab Race, but countless Sea Clan and Human race members, all dead yet still moving, surrounded everyone. Li Haoran vigilantly watched the fog, letting various meticulously crafted magic artifacts float around him. Cold sweat appeared on his forehead, Next time, we should invite a friend from the Corpse Chasing Sect for a tour around the East Sea. The Tyrant Crab Race''s Body Integration Realm being suddenly lifted its pincers and flung them forward. The pincers were thrown toward Su Yiren''s waist in an attempt to cut her in half! Spirit Marrow Cleansing Technique! Su Yiren exclaimed softly, her fair skin containing endless strength as she directly countered the crab''s attack. The crab''s shell, known for its defensive power, was indented by her two punches. The deceased Sea Clan and Human race members followed the Tyrant Crab Race Integration Realm''s assault. Their shapes were varied, and their aura was ferociousthe leaping of a blue whale, the soaring of a sea swallow demon king, and the towering form of a millenniold turtle demon among them. Some were ancient monsters, others were once peerless geniuses, but their eras were too long gone. Xiao Xinghai had only heard their names and had never seen them in person, so he couldn''t match them up. Form up! Lu Yang shouted, and the five people once again executed the Five Elements Array Method, sharing spiritual essence, and their combat power skyrocketed several times. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang brought out the Sword Washing Pool, and countless Sword Washing Pools filled the sky, falling like shooting stars. Whether it was the Sea Clan or Human race, everything below the Divinity Transformation Stage was smashed to pulp. Even those in the Divinity Transformation Stage were gravely injured, and their combat strength was drastically reduced! ` Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Meng Jingzhou displayed the power of three heads and six arms; his body seemed as if cast from iron and bronze, his muscles as convoluted as the roots and branches of a sinewy dragon, his fists stirring up an immeasurable force, each punch as if shaking heaven and earth itself! Man Gu wielded a giant hammer weighing tens of thousands of pounds, directly clashing with a blue whale; every collision caused the sea water to violently surge, forming a massive vortex! Thousand Mechanism Change! Around Li Haoran appeared nine different types of magic artifacts: a jade gourd, a precious cauldron, a small hammer, a wooden sword the nine magic artifacts ignited with True Fire, forming a small Array Method to block attacks from all directions. Feather Transformation Immortal Body! Faced with zombies, Tao Yaoye''s skillful use of the Illusionary Realm was hardly effective, so she resolutely decided to activate her Feather Transformation Immortal Body; she was enveloped in milky white light, the milky white light transforming into pristine white feathers, and Tao Yaoye''s aura suddenly surged! Divinity Transformation early stage! She borrowed power from her future self, temporarily transforming into the early stage of the Divinity Transformation! The cost was that her future self, at the early stage of Divinity Transformation, would at some point drop to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. Tao Yaoye''s spiritual essence grew like floodwaters bursting forth, and even the four people in the formation with her felt an endless stream of power! Watching Lu Yang and the others unleash their divine abilities, Xiao Xinghai envied them greatly. Kun Peng Nine Transformations! Dragon Transformation Manual! Xiao Xinghai simultaneously cast two divine abilities, transforming into a hundred-zhang-long, four-clawed golden dragon; the golden dragon grew a pair of golden wings, each flap stirring up boundless hurricanes! Roar! Xiao Xinghai faced off with a thousand-year-old turtle demon, his powerful dragon claws scratching three deep marks on the turtle''s shell! This turtle demon was a famed half-blood old devil of the Divinity Transformation Stage in the East Sea a thousand years ago, who once defeated a rival of the same stage from the Xuanwu clan, causing an uproar at the time. Meng Jingzhou looked up in surprise at Xiao Xinghai; this lad really had some methods in his cultivation. Don''t tangle with them, keep running! Lu Yang knew very well that lingering here would only lead to their deaths; according to Fairy Eternity, there was an endless stream of Body Integration Realm powerhouses rushing this way. Lu Yang held the Green Peak and Dark Moon swords in his hands, and with Sword Qi, he slashed a path which was quickly swallowed by the thick fog; he sat in the Sword Washing Pool, pushing through with force: Run this way! The group fought their way through a bloody path. While running, Lu Yang asked Fairy Eternity, Isn''t the Qilin Immortal-associated with the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit? How come it still has the means to control others? You''ve forgotten, Lianyi''s Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline has the ability to control others, and the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline is a lower counterpart of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruitthe higher Dao Fruit possesses all abilities of its lower counterpart. However, the relationship between the Eternity Dao Fruit and the Eternity Dao Fruit Outline isn''t like that. The great Array has shifted position again. There''s a fair amount of Immortal traces ahead; Immortal traces contain dense understanding of laws. Not to mention you guys, even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage can''t withstand this amount of information with just a glancethey would go mad. That''s how the previous people went insane. Run eastward! The site of the Immortal battle was filled with deadly traps, and it was rare for anyone who wandered in to make it out. However, thankfully they had the help of Fairy Eternity, who could point Lu Yang to a clear path. The bloodstained group emerged from the fog, miraculously escaping alive. Along the way, they encountered three bloody battles; despite injuries, they were only minor and no serious harm was done. I''ve already marked that site. Once you lot have settled down, Second-in-command, come back to the site. Let''s have a careful look at it, said Fairy Eternity, who had long since discarded the warning from Eldest Senior Sister. Okay. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Coincidentally, Lu Yang had discarded it too. ` Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 772 – 771: Night Exploration of the Immortal Battle Ruins Chapter 772: Chapter 771: Night Exploration of the Immortal Battle Ruins We actually made it out alive? Xiao Xinghai felt a lingering fear, still unable to believe it. This was the moving natural disaster of the East Sea, and it was said that the chances of escaping from the Sea City Mirage were less than ten percent, with the chances of safely escaping being less than one percent. What kind of secret treasure did Lu Yang have that made such effective guidance? Tao Yaoye''s realm had fallen back to the mid-stage Nascent Soul, and she appeared weak, even taking restorative elixirs to no avail. Seeing Tao Yaoye about to collapse from weakness, Lu Yang quickly caught her and asked with concern, How are you feeling? As he spoke, Lu Yang was about to take out elixir to heal Tao Yaoye. Tao Yaoye gently shook her head, her voice very weak, This is a side effect of using the Feather Transformation Immortal Body. Elixirs won''t help, I need several days of quiet rest to recover naturally. Where have we run off to? Meng Jingzhou tried to find some landmarks, but, unfortunately, there was nothing but empty sea and drifting dense fog. Just a moment. Xiao Xinghai dipped his head into the sea, then raised it back up and wiped his face, This area below is the territory of the Mirage Clan, considered a subsidiary race to our Kun Peng Clan. I''m quite familiar with them. Just as Xiao Xinghai was about to lead everyone into the depths of the sea, he saw several hundred-zhang-long Kun Pengs flying in the distance, shouting and revealing excitement and joy in their words. Young Master, you''ve come out safely! Uncle Kun, Uncle Yue, why are you here? Xiao Xinghai recognized the newcomers as his father''s confidants, no longer vigilant. Isn''t it because the Clan Leader heard that you and the honorable guests were swallowed by the Sea City Mirage? He ordered the two of us to track the Mirage, so we could keep tabs on your whereabouts at any moment, they explained. These two senior members of the Kun Peng Clan dare not get close to the Sea City Mirage, always cautiously observing from a distance. Let''s go, let''s head back. The Clan Leader was so anxious he nearly stormed to the Mirage Clan''s gates. He''d be over the moon to know you''ve safely returned. Originally, Uncle Kun and Uncle Yue wanted to take out healing elixirs for Lu Yang and the others, but when they saw them pouring out various elixirs with Elixir Patterns and Elixir Fragrance from their bottles, they dismissed the idea. With everyone safely back, Clan Leader Xiao was overjoyed, having not expected everyone to escape from the Sea City Mirage unharmed and sane. It''s good that you''re back, it''s good that you''re back. Clan Leader Xiao arranged accommodations for everyone, telling them to rest well. In the middle of the night, Lu Yang broke out of his state of meditation, or to put it accurately, he was immersed in cultivation when he was awakened by Fairy Eternity''s tail. Hurry, hurry, hurry, the ruins haven''t gone far, said Fairy Eternity excitedly. Though the Kun Peng Clan didn''t need to sleep, they typically cultivated at night, which meant there were not many people outside now, making it an excellent opportunity for covert actions. Lu Yang steered the Sword Washing Pool, following the direction pointed out by Fairy Eternity, and flew out of the Kun Peng Clan''s territory, quickly finding the aimlessly drifting dense fog. Suddenly, Lu Yang broke free of Fairy Eternity''s enchantment and realized the problem. Wait a moment, there are several at the Body Integration Realm in there. Wouldn''t I be seeking death if I went in? What are you saying? With this fairy here, could you possibly run into trouble? Earlier there were too many people, and some methods weren''t convenient to use. Just a slight release of my Immortal might is enough, and that bunch of zombies surely wouldn''t dare to come near, she reassured. Well, that''s reassuring, Lu Yang again fell under the enchantment of Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang felt a very comfortable force clinging to his body''s surface, but upon a closer examination, he couldn''t sense anything at all. He entered the ruins of the Immortal battle, and under the reinforcement of the Immortal might, indeed, he didn''t encounter any zombies controlled by the Dao Fruit. If Lu Yang could see clearly the surroundings, he would know it wasn''t that there were no zombies, but rather, zombies scared by his approach would run far away. Is this daytime? Lu Yang entered the remains of the immortal battle, suddenly feeling as though everything in front of him turned white, engulfed in a thick fog that even darkness couldn''t penetrate. It''s perfectly normal, despite you being able to see this fog from the outside world, this place is actually a small world isolated from the outer realm, much larger than what you see in the fog. Tsk, the fight must have been fierce, nothing was left behind. Fairy Eternity expressed her dissatisfaction slightly, the battle between Qilin Immortal and the opponent was too intense, everything around had turned into dust and void, now making it impossible to determine where they were and why the conflict started. No, there''s something over there, walk deeper. Commanded Fairy Eternity, and Lu Yang obediently moved inward. The deepest part was where the battle was fiercest, covered with traces of Dao Fruit, so that even Cultivators at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage dared not approach or look straight at it. To the right, yes, right here. Lu Yang followed Fairy Eternity''s instructions and squatted down to pick up a jade bracelet from the ground. The jade bracelet was delicate like congealed fat, similar to a bright moon, transparent and lustrous, with a lifelike dragon etched upon it. This is the Dragon Pattern Bracelet, it belongs to Xiao Ling. Fairy Eternity exclaimed in surprise. Originally, Qilin Immortal had requested the Ying Tian Immortal to forge two Immortal Artifacts, one was the jade flute that Lianyi often blew, the other was the Dragon Pattern Bracelet that Xiao Ling wore on her wrist. It was precisely because it was an Immortal Artifact that it could survive the battle. Why would Xiao Ling''s possession be here? This was her favorite item, she would only take it off when she slept I see that Qilin Immortal''s moves were mostly defensive, could it be that an Immortal of the Fire Dynasty wanted to erase Xiao Ling, and that led to an intense battle with Qilin Immortal? Fairy Eternity murmured, and if that was the case, everything made sense. Though Ao Ling was the strongest Semi-Immortal, she was still no match for an Immortal, and she would have a hard time defending against the Immortal of the Fire Dynasty looking to erase her. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qilin Immortal arrived just in time to fight fiercely against the opponent, destroying everything. During the battle, Xiao Ling''s Dragon Pattern Bracelet was left here. Fairy, since Senior Ao Ling is also a Semi-Immortal, she would have to use the Playing Dead Technique to endure the lengthy time in order to meet with you, right? Right. Then do you think it''s possible that this place might be where Senior Ao Ling is in slumber? Fairy Eternity jolted, That''s it, it''s not that Xiao Ling was no match for the opponent but that the opponent took advantage of Xiao Ling''s slumber to kill her! Lu Yang suddenly remembered something Master of All Laws had once said C he had a friend who, for knowing about the existence of the Fire Dynasty, was killed by an Immortal while in slumber! Such a similar method! Lu Yang carefully asked, Fairy, do you think it''s possible that Senior Ao Ling might have Fairy Eternity shook her head firmly, Impossible, the Dragon Pattern Bracelet has the capability to resist an Immortal''s attack. Even if Xiao Ling took off the bracelet, if she was attacked by an Immortal, the bracelet would still automatically protect its owner. Now the bracelet''s energy might be exhausted, but it hasn''t shattered, which indicates Xiao Ling faced danger but the bracelet blocked it. It should be that Qilin Immortal moved Xiao Ling to another place. I could originally track Xiao Ling''s position through the Dragon Pattern Bracelet but Qilin Immortal severed the connection between the bracelet and Xiao Ling very cleanly, and it wasn''t done by brute force. Only Qilin Immortal and the Ying Tian Immortal who forged the bracelet could do such a thing, and there are no traces of Ying Tian Immortal''s battle here, implying that Qilin Immortal was the only one who fought. This suggests that Qilin Immortal doesn''t want anyone to locate Xiao Ling through the bracelet. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 773 – 772: The Dao Fruit of Annihilation Chapter 773: Chapter 772: The Dao Fruit of Annihilation Lu Yang took out a piece of red cloth and carefully wrapped up the dragon-patterned jade bracelet. This was an authentic Immortal Artifact that could withstand several attacks from an Immortal; even though its energy was now exhausted, it was still quite valuable. It seems that the Immortals of the Fire Dynasty are very strong, Lu Yang said, his expression grave. The Immortal who actually wanted to kill Ao Ling was equivalent to making enemies with the Qilin Immortal and even the Four Ancient Immortals. This was an irreconcilable situation where neither side would stop until the other was dead. But why didn''t the adversary attack Elder Lianyi? Is it because they couldn''t find her? No, that''s not right. Elder Lianyi appeared in the Demon Territory, and the entire Cultivation World knew about it. The adversary must also be aware. They didn''t act against her for some other reason? Wait, I remember Master of All Laws saying that there were Immortals deliberately erasing the existence of the Fire Dynasty, and all who knew were to be killed. If the Immortal who is erasing the Fire Dynasty is the same one who is opposing the Qilin Immortal Lu Yang seemed to have realized something and analyzed, Could it be that Elder Ao Ling and Elder Lianyi didn''t go into slumber at the same time? Elder Lianyi fell asleep earlier, right after the great war, before the Fire Dynasty was established. Elder Ao Ling went to sleep later, by which time the Fire Dynasty had already been established. Elder Ao Ling knew about the Fire Dynasty''s existence, perhaps even more than Master of All Laws did, so that''s why Elder Ao Ling was also within the scope of those marked for death? The more Lu Yang thought about it, the more shocked he became. If this assumption was correct, what exactly was the purpose of this Immortal who would even make enemies with the Four Ancient Immortals? Fairy, can you tell what kind of Dao Fruit the opponent of the Qilin Immortal possesses? Fairy Eternity frowned, releasing her divine consciousness to carefully observe all traces around them, not missing any signs. Her tone was unusually hesitant. This is precisely what puzzles me the most. The techniques used by the adversary of the Qilin Immortal are very familiar to me, it''s almost like, almost like they are fighting against me. What?! When Lu Yang heard Fairy Eternity say this, his heart skipped a beat. The more he heard, the more he felt that the waters surrounding the Fire Dynasty were deep. Might as well ask Eldest Senior Sister to come and discern this. When the time comes, just say that Fairy Eternity controlled me to come here. Fairy Eternity pointed at a certain battle mark: Look at these ruins, they are all filled with Dao Fruit techniques left by the Qilin Immortal, but all these techniques are severely damaged, having been destroyed once. Usually, after I self-destruct, the Dao Fruit techniques of the Qilin Immortal would become like this. Could it be that the adversary can self-destruct as well wait, what if it''s not self-destruct but annihilation? Fairy Eternity slapped her palm in realization, That''s right, the adversary possesses the Annihilation Dao Fruit. No wonder it looks so familiar, it''s so much like mine! What is the Annihilation Dao Fruit? Lu Yang asked, hearing of such a Dao Fruit for the first time, completely bewildered. Let me think where to start, said Fairy Eternity, now touching upon her own domain, Do you still remember that before I had the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, I had another Dao Fruit Outline? Lu Yang nodded, Fairy Eternity had mentioned this before. According to Fairy Eternity, she was supposed to be the first Immortal of this world, except that she found it difficult to decide on a Dao Fruit. She had formed an initial Dao Fruit Outline but wasn''t satisfied with it. Later, inspired by Time Immortal, she discarded the initial Dao Fruit Outline and formed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Afterwards, she became an Immortal and formed the Eternity Dao Fruit. The very first Dao Fruit Outline I formed was the Annihilation Dao Fruit Outline. As the name implies, it is a Dao Fruit capable of destroying all things, with fearsome combat power! Back then, I felt that becoming an Immortal with the Annihilation Dao Fruit wouldn''t quite fit my intentions. Time Immortal then told me that everything has its rise and fall, prosperity and decay are just fleeting moments for nature. Only by imitating nature and returning to simplicity can one maintain eternal strength. I found this idea to be very much in line with my thoughts, so I abandoned the Annihilation Dao Fruit Outline and switched to the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, said Fairy Eternity nonchalantly, but only those who had reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage could understand the terrifying implication of her words. It was already extremely difficult for a Transcendence Tribulation Stage practitioner to comprehend even one Dao Fruit Outline, let alone someone like Fairy Eternity who could change her Dao Fruit Outline at will. What is immortality? Immortality is nature; it is eternity. There''s prosperity, and there''s decline. Thus, I, as an immortal, can be resurrected or self-destruct. Then, who exactly is the Qilin Immortal''s opponent This is why I find it strange. Back when I was alive, no Semi-Immortal managed to condense the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. It''s a challenge of great difficulty, and only a heaven-sent genius like myself would have been able to accomplish it. Could it be that during the Fire Dynasty era, there was a talent only slightly inferior to mine? Fairy Eternity scratched her head in vexation, unable to figure it out. If that''s the case, then it''s possible that Qilin Immortal really might not win. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When it came to the problem of the Dao Fruit, Fairy Eternity was puzzled, and Lu Yang was even more at a loss. Seeing that the ancient battleground had been thoroughly explored, to glean any information about Elder Ao Ling''s whereabouts from here was impossible. To prevent others from discovering Ao Ling, Qilin Immortal had erased all possible clues. Lu Yang suggested they head back home. After Fairy Eternity agreed, Lu Yang took advantage of the night to return to the Kunpeng Clan, and the night passed without incident. Fairy, there is one more important thing. Lu Yang said solemnly, as a reminder. What is it? Regarding our findings in the ancient battleground, we will definitely have to tell Eldest Senior Sister once we get back. We should say that after accidentally entering, you, Fairy, used your powers during our fight with the zombies to carefully observe the place, leading to our discovery. Don''t mention that the two of us came here under cover of night. You always think things through, Second-in-command. Lu Yang and the others rested quietly in the Kunpeng Clan for three days, mainly because Tao Yaoye needed to recuperate while Lu Yang and the four others rehearsed with Xiao Xinghai for The Calabash Brothers Stirring the Sea. Although Tao Yaoye wasn''t present, they could record everything with a Recording Orb to show her later. According to the plan, we should rehearse the scene where the Kunpeng Clan floods Penglai Island. Given the significance of such an event, wouldn''t it involve your clan''s Elders or the Clan Leader? Should we go and ask them? Lu Yang hesitated, questioning if the portrayal would be too realistic? Xiao Xinghai waved his hand, No need for such trouble, I can just play my dad, right? He performed the Kun Peng''s Nine Transformations and, in a shake, turned into a nine-hundred-zhang-long golden-winged great Peng, majestic and imposing, the spitting image of Clan Leader Xiao. Xiao Xinghai smiled proudly: Although only the outer form has changed, it''s enough. Whenever I cause trouble outside and encounter something I can''t handle, I just disguise myself as my dad, and it works every time. Come on, let''s continue the play. Xiao Xinghai chuckled merrily as the play was at its peak. He spread his arms, casting a shadow over the island. Three Mountains Taoist, hand over the fourth Calabash Brother, or I''ll flood your Penglai Island! The fourth Calabash Brother looked up at the shadow, feeling a chill in his heart. The real Clan Leader Xiao appeared, transformed into a thousand-zhang Kun Peng, appearing behind Xiao Xinghai, his gaze cold Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 774 – 773 Dragon and Phoenix Contest Chapter 774: Chapter 773 Dragon and Phoenix Contest Lu Yang visited Tao Yaoye and, as arranged, brought a Recording Orb, within which the captured scenes were incredibly precious. Tao Yaoye lay in bed, holding the Recording Orb, saw the clan leader of the Xiao beating his son, Xiao Xinghai, and thought perhaps he hadn''t rested well. Didn''t you five say you were going to put on a play? How did it turn into a real fight as the acting went on? Maybe this was a tradition of the Kunpeng Clan, the ancestors beating the clan leader, the clan leader beating his son, a physical memory passed down through generations, Tao Yaoye mused randomly. From the Recording Orb also came the angry voice of Clan Leader Xiao. You little brat, I was wondering why there are things being blamed on me that I never did. Turns out, you''re the culprit! Dad, go easy on me, can you blame me? If your reputation wasn''t so bad, would others have doubted it? You still think you''re in the right! A fight between a cultivator of the Body Integration Realm and one of the Nascent Soul Stage, without any surprise, was utterly one-sided. Unfortunately, the four gourd brothers'' commotion stopped at the flooding of Penglai Island, a scene that could now only be imagined by Tao Yaoye. But it wasn''t too hard to imagine, when Clan Leader Xiao disciplined Xiao Xinghai, it was by summoning huge waves to submerge Xiao Xinghai, or even replacing Xiao Xinghai with Penglai Island, it was presumed Penglai Island could be flooded as well. Tao Yaoye couldn''t help but laugh out loud, lying in bed bored, watching the Recording Orb was quite amusing. Xinghai, my friend, are you alright? Clan Leader Xiao was too harsh, Meng Jingzhou repeated what he had said not long ago. Hey, my dad just doesn''t understand my painstaking efforts, Xiao Xinghai lay on the bed, while four of Lu Yang''s group peeled fruits for him and poured him water. Currently, our clan only has the venerable Black Wing Ancestor as a Transcendance Tribulation elder. My dad is the most likely to become the next one to Pass Tribulation, but it''s a pity he can''t bring himself to do it, so I, as his son, have to push him a bit. The so-called Transcendance Tribulation Stage is a realm that one must pass through ordeals to ascend. But ordeals aren''t of just one kind. If the Thunder Tribulation is an ordeal, isn''t the hatred that I''ve dragged upon him an ordeal as well? Lu Yang kindly consoled Xiao Xinghai, Xinghai, my friend, don''t say more. When Clan Leader Xiao was beating you just now, you said the same thing, and he didn''t believe you, and he beat you even harder. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, Xiao Xinghai wouldn''t have been confined to his bed. He now felt even weaker than Tao Yaoye after using the Feather Transformation Immortal Body. But the good news was that he could recover by taking Elixirs. The bad news was that Clan Leader Xiao had ordered a ban on him using Elixirs for recovery. That was the [Rule]. A Nascent Soul Stage challenging a Body Integration Realm, forcing the latter to exert the power of the rules, Xiao Xinghai could indeed be proud of himself. How about trying my Nirvana True Flame? Meng Jingzhou''s palm pulsed with an orange-red flame, the Nirvana True Flame known for its healing properties. Xiao Xinghai hastily shook his head, No, no, in cultivating the Dragon Transformation Manual, I''ve acquired some characteristics of the Long Clan. The Nirvana True Flame signifies the Phoenix Tribe; dragons and phoenixes are rivals, and it would only add to my injuries. This was, indeed, a theory unheard of before. Fairy, is that true? Lu Yang asked for confirmation from the ancient cultivator. It''s true. Xiao Ling and Ao Ling have always been rivals, either competing for the Immortal position or vying for the Qilin Immortal on the bed. Lu Yang: The competition always has something to do with immortals, right. It seems to have become a tradition, flowing in the bloodline of the later generations of the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes. However, there''s also the saying Auspicious Dragon and Phoenix,'' which indicates that the power of the dragon and the phoenix can coexist. I''ve seen them quite united when they resist a third party, like Qiongqi, Nine-Tailed Fox, and such. It''s just that this young Kunpeng is too seriously injured to regulate the two forces and allow the dragon and phoenix to coexist. Xiao Xinghai spoke again, However, there is still a way. What is it? Although Dragon''s Blood doesn''t have healing effects, it does strengthen the body. As long as I soak in Dragon''s Blood, I can still speed up the recovery of my injuries. Dragon''s Blood is not considered an Elixir and is not regulated by the [Rules]. You have Dragon''s Blood? Lu Yang remembered that Fairy Eternity had told him about the key to learning the Dragon Transformation Manual, which required soaking in a large amount of Dragon''s Blood. I don''t have any on hand. I used it all up while practicing the Dragon Transformation Manual, but we can buy some at the Sea Market in the Dragon Palace. That''s where I got the Dragon''s Blood I used for cultivation. After discussing among themselves, Su Yiren stayed to look after Tao Yaoye, and the four of them decided to visit the Sea Market at the Dragon Palace. Take me with you. The fresher the Dragon''s Blood, the better the effect. If you go back and forth, the effect will be greatly reduced. Xiao Xinghai struggled to get up, frightening Lu Yang and the others into hurriedly pushing him back down onto the bed. You can''t even stand up properly, let alone go to the Sea Market. You can carry me there, insisted Xiao Xinghai, still not giving up. Isn''t that too conspicuous? Would the Clan Leader let you leave? It''s fine, I have a way. Carrying a coffin, Lu Yang and his companions flew towards the Sea Market of the Dragon Palace. Xiao Xinghai was a renowned genius in the East Sea. If he were to be carried on a litter to the Sea Market of the Dragon Palace, it would be somewhat disgraceful. By covering him with a coffin, there was no need to worry about being recognized. It was a solution that served multiple purposes. The coffin was a magic artifact with the ability to block Spiritual Sense. The Sea Market of the Dragon Palace is the largest in the East Sea, where all types congregate. Different from Penglai Island, which is exclusively visited by the Human race, the Sea Market of the Dragon Palace is frequented by both the Sea Clan and the Human race. The Sea Market of the Dragon Palace was a chaotic mix of all sorts, with something new happening every day, but carrying a coffin around the market was indeed a first. Who has died? The ones carrying the coffin are four humans. Could it be a human elder? Then what are they doing here? Are they planning a sea burial at the Dragon Palace? Would the Dragon Palace allow it? Who knows. Strange, why do I see these four humans smiling so happily? Perhaps it is joy born of sorrow. Lu Yang and his group, chatting and laughing, arrived at the Sea Market of the Dragon Palace. The market was situated deep undersea, a place that should have been dim and dark, shrouded in pitch blackness, but the mighty Dragon Palace lit up the depths with countless Night Pearls arranged in a great formation, illuminating the deep sea. This place is really huge. As Lu Yang and his companions descended, they looked down at the Sea Market of the Dragon Palace, which resembled a giant dragon adorned with countless jewels, slumbering on the ocean floor, unbothered by the Sea Clan wandering about or the buildings erected on its body. At the end of the Sea Market, there stood an ancient and simple great hall, a place well-known to everyone in the East Sea as the Dragon Palace. The Dragon Palace was not open to outsiders, not even to Flood Dragons that were one step away from transforming into a Dragon. When we attend the Old Dragon Emperor''s birthday banquet, we''ll get to see what the Dragon Palace is like. The Old Dragon Emperor''s birthday banquet was approaching, and through their connection with Su Yiren, Lu Yang and his companions were able to gain entry. With the fame of the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, it was impossible to receive an invitation, and their arrival would be akin to walking into a trap. This is just too disrespectful. As the Immortal Lineage Second Boss and Lianyi''s Senior Brother, the Old Dragon Emperor should come out personally and invite you into the Dragon Palace, Fairy Eternity, the mermaid, swam back and forth in the Spiritual Space, indignant on Lu Yang''s behalf. Even though Lu Yang didn''t feel he had been treated unjustly. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 775 – 774: Coffin Chapter 775: Chapter 774: Coffin ` Lu Yang ignored Fairy Eternity''s incessant chatter and focused on carrying the coffin. Speaking of which, the quality of this coffin is really quite good. According to what Xinghai said, it can even isolate the spiritual sense of a Unification-stage cultivator. Generally speaking, coffins in the Cultivation World are designed to isolate spiritual sense, as a mark of respect for the deceased. But to refine a coffin to this extent is quite rare. I always felt this coffin looked familiar. Lu Yang frowned, then suddenly remembered. Isn''t this the coffin that the Grand Elder often sleeps in? Back when Lu Yang had just learned Heaven and Earth in an Inch and was randomly teleported to a cliff, he was fortunate enough to break into the tomb that the Grand Elder had constructed, where the style of the coffins resembled that which Xiao Xinghai lay in. It''s probably that the Grand Elder built tombs all over the East Sea, and Xinghai happened to pick it up, Meng Jingzhou was not surprised at all. In the East Sea, there were many such legends where a certain genius inadvertently broke into a tomb chamber, passed tests set by predecessors, and obtained inheritance and magic artifacts, soaring to the skies thereafter. It''s just that the magic artifact Xiao Xingai got was a coffin. Lu Yang thought Old Meng''s explanation made sense. After all, wasn''t Ying Tian the Immortal buried as a sacrificial offering only to rise tremendously afterward? This tradition has historical precedence. According to what Xinghai said, the Long Clan is extravagant with money and does not sell their blood just because they''re short on cash. They sell their blood mostly when they seek the completion of certain tasks, and in return, they reward with dragon''s blood once the tasks are completed. Because dragon''s blood is more precious than gold, the tasks sought are also very difficult. Moreover, some tasks involve the private affairs of the Long Clan, not suitable for public disclosure, so they are usually assigned at secret contact points. Lugging around this coffin everywhere we go, isn''t that a bit awkward? Man Gu asked, the stares gathering around them were palpable. Although leaving it by the roadside wouldn''t worry anyone about it being stolen, it still has a bad influence, doesn''t it? How about we find a place to set it down and then move the coffin over after we find the dragon''s blood? Meng Jingzhou suggested. They had already reached Sea City, so there was no issue with transportation distance or freshness of the dragon''s blood. He sent a message to Xiao Xinghai: What do you think, Xinghai? No response. Oh right, the coffin can isolate spiritual sense, sound can''t get through, Meng Jingzhou remembered. His voice could not penetrate, unless they opened the coffin. Then we''ll decide for Xinghaifind a place to store it Ah, coming up ahead is the Land Money Trade Association, I didn''t realize they have a branch here too. Meng Jingzhou said with a smile, noting the broad scope of the Trade Association''s services, extending all the way to the East Sea. In this respect, the Meng Family was not inferior, with the East Sea and Demon Territory also within their scope of operations. Perfect, the Association offers temporary storage services for large items. At the edge of Sea City, within the Dragon Palace. Damn it, have we still not found the treasure? a Dragon Clan Elder raged, a draconic-being afire with anger, wishing he could tear the thief of the treasure into a thousand pieces! The plot is meticulous; this is a long-planned theft. It must have been orchestrated by someone at the Body Integration Realm at the very least. I''m afraid they will not be easy to find, another Dragon Clan Elder was equally furious but managed to remain rational, analyzing the situation. Ancient Ancestor above, I pray for your blessing that we find the treasure quickly, the third Dragon Clan Elder implored, beseeching the legendary Ancient Ancestor to manifest. Search! Whoever carries the treasure cannot perform spatial movement. They surely haven''t gotten far. Even if it means turning the East Sea upside down, we must find them! ` Especially Sea City, that''s where the thieves are most likely to be! Why don''t we use our Spiritual Sense to scan the entire Sea City? Foolish, scanning the entire Sea City with Spiritual Sense would cause a huge commotion. Do you want the foreign clans to know that we have lost our treasure? Take your people and act separately, scan in small areas! Remember, do not let outsiders know what we are doing! Boss, we really did it. A rat-faced Body Integration True Monarch said excitedly, and even with the temperament of the Body Integration Realm, he couldn''t help but get excited. The other two Body Integration True Monarchs, though silent, couldn''t hide their excitement and joy in their eyes. The Dragon Clan treasure! They wouldn''t have to worry about resources for cultivation in this lifetime, and they even had hope for advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Don''t get excited, we''ve only succeeded halfway. Don''t forget we are still in Sea City, which is under the control of the Dragon Clan. Only by getting the treasure out of Sea City can we consider this a success, said the eldest brother who was likewise excited but maintained his composure, knowing well that it wasn''t the time to celebrate. But, Boss, this treasure belongs to the Dragon Clan, it cannot be placed into a Storage Ring. How are we going to take it out of Sea City? another little brother said worriedly. Without placing it into a Storage Ring, they risked detection by the Dragon Clan''s Spiritual Sense. No worries, I''ve thought of a way long ago. The boss took out a magic artifact from his Storage Ring. Look at what this is! A coffin? the three little brothers exclaimed in surprise. The boss''s expression was grave as he recalled the scene and felt fear, he lowered his voice, and started to tell his little brothers the story of their rise to fortune: That''s right, back when I was a tomb raider, I snuck into an ancient tomb. After many life-threatening encounters, I finally reached the depths of the tomb. Unfortunately, there were no burial items, and even the coffin was empty. I suspect that the owner of the tomb had already transformed into an Immortal through corporeal dissolution! A thief should never leave empty-handed, so I took the coffin! This coffin is a real treasure. Even with our Body Integration Realm''s Spiritual Sense, we can''t probe inside! The three little brothers tried and found this to indeed be the case. Are we planning to put the treasure in the coffin and then smuggle it out by transporting the coffin? The little brother thought the Boss was truly deserving of his title, his plan was meticulous. No matter what, the Dragon Clan wouldn''t disrespect the deceased by opening the coffin for inspection, such unseemly behavior would undoubtedly raise suspicions that the Dragon Clan had lost something very important. The Dragon Clan cared about face and would never do such a thing. Right, but it''s not that simple. Carrying a coffin around Sea City is too ostentatious and will attract the Dragon Clan''s attention. Then what do you suggest, Boss? I have a connection at the Land Money Trade Association. I''ve already notified them in advance. We''ll store the coffin with the Trade Association, and once the commotion dies down, we''ll retrieve it, the boss explained. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Also, we need to disguise ourselves. The boss took out four elixirs from his chest. These elixirs I acquired from the black market in Great Xia, they are the works of a master refiner of the Seek Dao Sect. It''s said that after consuming one, you can temporarily lower your Realm. We are all in the Body Integration Realm, and if the Dragon Clan starts investigating, they''ll definitely suspect those in the Body Integration Realm first, which could put us in danger. If we lower our Realms, the Dragon Clan won''t suspect us! Boss, you''re brilliant! The three little brothers were very excited, the Boss had thought of everything, his plan was seamless, covering all aspects. Excuse me, can you store a coffin here? Lu Yang and his group carrying the coffin entered Land Money Trade Association and politely inquired. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 776 – 775 Good Service Attitude Chapter 776: Chapter 775 Good Service Attitude It''s about time they arrived, mused Manager Liu of the trade association in secret. As a manager, he did not need to stand at the front desk, but today was special and could not be taken lightly. He had a private collaboration with the Four Thieves of Juxuan Island. Although his cultivation level was low, his identity with the Land Money Trade Association gave him standing here. Coupled with the leverage he had over the Four Thieves of Juxuan Island, they dared not treat him lightly, making their relationship one of equal partnership. Of course, the Four Thieves of Juxuan Island also had leverage over him. According to the plan, today the Four Thieves of Juxuan Island would come to the association to store the coffin. Generally, the trade association did not offer a service for storing coffinsit was not a funeral home, after all. That''s why he had stayed here all day, waiting for the Four Thieves of Juxuan Island to come so he could personally receive them. Old Liu, the chairman has called for a brief meeting of all members at the manager level and above, another manager called out to Manager Liu. Manager Liu frowned. He hadn''t expected the chairman to call a meeting at such a critical moment. He wanted to refuse, but feared giving himself away, as the chairman''s biggest pet peeve was people not attending meetings. What a pain, he thought. Just wait until I get hold of the Dragon clan''s treasure and then I''ll resign. It looked like he had to delegate this task to a subordinate, but he couldn''t openly say that they needed to receive a coffinthat would be too blatant, too suspicious at first hearing. He turned to a delicate-looking woman and instructed, Su Yu, remember, the principle of our trade association is to serve the customers. Regardless of their requests, we must do our utmost to satisfy them. Do you understand? Su Yu had not expected the usually aloof Manager Liu to give her guidance and was deeply moved. She quickly responded, Manager Liu, I''ve got it. Manager Liu nodded, Good, as long as you remember. Come on, Old Liu, we need to hurry, a friend urged him. They''re here. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Half a quarter of an hour later, the meeting concluded, and he didn''t ask Su Yu but went to the warehouse for a look instead. There''s no coffin in the warehouse yet; it seems they haven''t arrived. Manager Liu went to the front desk and dismissed Su Yu. That''s enough, Su Yu. I''m here, you can go back and rest. After all, Su Yu was an outsider; he couldn''t let her see the Four Thieves of Juxuan Island and risk introducing unpredictable elements. Manager Liu stood at the front desk and, in less than two minutes, saw Lu Yang and his group enter the trade association with the coffin. Excuse me, do you store coffins here? asked Meng Jingzhou. He was the most familiar with the association and was in charge of liaising. Manager Liu thought to himself, an unfamiliar face, they must have come in disguise, being quite cautious. He displayed an understanding smile, pretending not to recognize Lu Yang and his companions, and treated them like ordinary customers. Of course, he replied, our trade association provides all services within our power. You wish to store a coffin? That can be arranged. Meng Jingzhou was slightly surprised; he hadn''t expected the Sea City branch of the trade association to be so service-oriented and thought his request might be politely declined. He had prepared to look for an inn to store the coffin, even though the inn might not agree, but he planned to try offering more Spirit Stones. If that failed, they would have no choice but to keep carrying the coffin. He didn''t care about worldly views; it was mainly because Man Gu was thin-skinned. How many days do the four honored guests wish to store it for? We plan on three days, but it''s hard to say, we might extend the duration depending on the situation. After all, we don''t know what it''s like at the Long Clan''s end. How many Spirit Stones will it be? Meng Jingzhou asked offhandedly, still uncertain how long it would take to complete the Dragon''s Blood task. Manager Liu understood, it seemed they also didn''t know when things would die down. Upon hearing Meng Jingzhou inquiring about the cost in Spirit Stones, Manager Liu jolted. Taking Spirit Stones would be recorded in the ledger, wait a momentthe Four Thieves of Juxuan Island were not ignorant of rules; could it be that they intended to hint that everyone was on the same boat, warning him not to entertain thoughts of secretly moving the treasure? Three hundred Spirit Stones. Meng Jingzhou casually took out three middle-grade Spirit Stones. Hey, be gentle with the coffin, it''s not a dead person inside. Lu Yang reminded Manager Liu as he moved the coffin. Manager Liu was not surprised and smiled indifferently, his movements gentle, How could I not know that the coffin contains the Long Clan''s treasure? This thing is worth more than my life. After sending off Lu Yang and his group, someone called out to Manager Liu. Old Liu, the vice-chairman says that all the managers and above are to attend a meeting to go over the spirit of the earlier conference. I''m on my way, Su Yu, keep an eye on the front desk. Alright, Manager Liu. A few minutes later, the four thieves of Juxuan Island sneaked in carrying the coffin into the trade association. Strange, where''s Old Liu? Didn''t he say he would wait here for us? The eldest brother was puzzled as to why there was only a young girl at the front desk. May I ask what the four guests are here for? Su Yu posed with a greeting gesture. Wondering if this was an arrangement by Old Liu, the eldest brother asked with some doubt, We''re here to store a coffin, is that possible? As Su Yu was about to refuse, she suddenly remembered Manager Liu''s instruction to be service-minded and to fulfill the guests'' needs as much as possible, so she put on a smile, naturally sweet, Of course, that''s possible. The elder brother thought to himself that it really must be an arrangement by Old Liu, otherwise the association wouldn''t have agreed so readily. Letting this young girl deal with them, he was cautious about the Long Clan tracing it back to him. How many days do the four of you plan to store it? Let''s start with three days, and then we''ll see if we need to extend it, the eldest brother guessed that the Long Clan could only search for about three to four days. During that time, if they couldn''t find it, they would surely suspect that the treasure had been taken elsewhere, making Sea City a lot safer. Of course, if the Long Clan was suspicious, it was no trouble to store it for a few more days. He could afford to wait. Alright, that will be three hundred Spirit Stones, Su Yu said with a polite smile, collecting three hundred Spirit Stones first. If they went beyond three days, it''d be an extra hundred per day, which was the rule. You''re charging money? The elder brother thought: what kind of arrangement was this, charging money for such a secretive deal? Then the elder brother understoodit was Manager Liu warning them through the mouth of the young girl; they couldn''t shortchange the promised benefits when everything was settled. The elder brother pulled out three hundred Spirit Stones and handed them to the young girl, We won''t forget you. And remember to handle it carefully and quietly. After all, it''s something that shouldn''t be seen in the light. The elder brother reminded Su Yu to be careful, feeling that the young girl''s movements were too large and could easily attract the attention of others around. Understood. Su Yu, seemingly delicate but surprisingly strong, carried the coffin to the warehouse, handling it gently. Recalling the words of the Juxuan Island thieves, she took out a black cloth and covered the coffin. Since it should not see the light, then let''s cover it. Upon leaving the trade association, the youngest brother secretly asked, Elder brother, isn''t this medicine too potent? We''re only in the Divinity Transformation Stage now. He had thought they would only drop one realm. The eldest brother was unaware that the elixirs sold on the black market were discarded pills from the Seek Dao Sect''s Elixir Cauldron Peak, which could be either weak or exceptionally potent. It''s all part of the plan; this way, the Long Clan will definitely not suspect us. An hour later, Manager Liu''s meeting ended, but he did not return to the front desk. Since the coffin was now stored here, today''s task was complete. Next, we just wait for this to blow over. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly, Manager Liu muttered to himself. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 777 – 776 Ancestral Dragon Grass Chapter 777: Chapter 776 Ancestral Dragon Grass This is the place. Lu Yang and his three companions arrived at a small tea house, where the environment was noisy, and people from all walks of life had gathered. Shop Assistant, a pot of high mountain jasmine tea, please. Coming right up. According to Xiao Xinghai, this tea house was a secret location for issuing missions. Ordering a pot of the non-existent high mountain jasmine tea meant you weren''t just a customer, but a cultivator there for a mission. Not all the time were members of the Long Clan waiting here for cultivators to take on missions. Sometimes one would have to wait half a day before a member of the Long Clan appeared, and at the worst of times, three days might pass without seeing any. Lu Yang and his party were in luck. After drinking two pots of tea, they received a message from a member of the Long Clan. Four young friends, come to the room at the end of the west side for a chat. The four finished their tea in one gulp, and truth be told, whatever tea the Shop Assistant had served, it tasted surprisingly good. They arrived at the room in the west section and saw it was empty except for one Long Clan member, wrapped tightly to conceal his identity. Only two exposed dragon horns proved his heritage. In the minds of the Long Clan, dragon horns were a source of pride that should not be concealed. Are you here for Dragon''s Blood? Yes, our friend is gravely injured and needs Dragon''s Blood for healing. The black-robed member of the Long Clan let out a cold snort, as if believing Lu Yang was just putting on a pitiful act. We are but strangers meeting by chance; we each have our needs. There is no need to explain so much to me. What you want the Dragon''s Blood for is none of my concern. I need you to help me find the Ancestral Dragon Grass. Ancestral Dragon Grass? The grass that is said to be the Dragon Clan Ancestor''s favorite and is now on the brink of extinction? Li Haoran recalled the origin of that grass from Qin Haoran''s memories. The black-robed Long Clan member looked at Li Haoran with a bit of surprise, not expecting the young generation to know about Ancestral Dragon Grass, as not many of the older generation even knew of it anymore. My subordinate vanished without a trace while transporting Ancestral Dragon Grass. It might have been the doing of my arch-enemy, or some accident might have occurred. However, I have a premonition that the grass is in Sea City. I have a unique status. Every move I make might draw the attention of potential adversaries, so it''s inconvenient for me to search for the grass personally. The black-robed Long Clan member flicked a drop of blood: This is a drop of my Dragon Clan Essence Blood. If this drop of Dragon''s Blood comes near the Ancestral Dragon Grass, it will sense it. Take this Dragon''s Blood and search for the Ancestral Dragon Grass. If you find the grass, obtaining Dragon''s Blood will not be a problem. Lu Yang took out a porcelain bottle, poured the Dragon''s Blood into it, and attached the bottle to his waist. He could feel a terrifying energy emanating from the drop of Dragon''s Blood, an energy not seen in the Divinity Transformation Stage, nor would the Void Refinement Stage have such stable fluctuations. Could the other party be in the Body Integration Realm? To Lu Yang''s knowledge, members of the Body Integration Realm were considered Elders within the Long Clan. It seemed the internal affairs of the Long Clan were not completely united; the Elders were holding each other in check. The Dragon''s Blood of a Body Integration Realm Long Clan member would be of great benefit if Xiao Xinghai could receive its nourishment. The black-robed Long Clan member waved his hand: This matter is of great importance. You must proceed in secret, making sure that no one, especially members of the Long Clan, detect your actions! Also, take this box. It has the effect of blocking Spiritual Sense. If you find the Ancestral Dragon Grass, put it in this box. That way, no one else will discover what you''ve obtained. The black-robed Long Clan member tossed a small wooden box to Lu Yang. That''s all, go now. Report back to me on your progress in three days. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After leaving the tea house, Li Haoran pondered. He had heard that the Old Dragon Emperor revered the Dragon Clan Ancestors and had a fondness for Ancestral Dragon Grass. Could it be that this black-robed member of the Long Clan intended to offer the Ancestral Dragon Grass as a birthday gift to the Old Dragon Emperor at his birthday banquet? As the master of the Dragon Palace, the Old Dragon Emperor, who possessed the East Sea, had countless rare treasures. The birthday tributes that would please him had to be unique, like the Ancient Dragon Grass. This would explain why they emphasized the need to act without the Long Clan''s notice; after all, who in the Long Clan wouldn''t want to offer the Ancient Dragon Grass as a birthday tribute to earn the Old Dragon Emperor''s favor? Li Haoran''s guess was not wrong; the black-robed members of the Long Clan were indeed thinking along these lines. He also considered that if there was no progress in three days and he couldn''t find any Ancient Dragon Grass, he would have to look for something else as a birthday tribute. Lu Yang had never heard of Ancient Dragon Grass and when he asked Fairy Eternity, she said she hadn''t heard of it either. It''s probably just been renamed. We didn''t call it that back then. As for the grass that Xiao Ling likes, when did she start liking grass Oh, I remember now, there was a time she pretended to be a gentle lady, gardening and planting flowers, all to catch the attention of Qilin Immortal. It made Qilin Immortal suspicious that Xiao Ling might have been possessed by someone. Later, seeing that the plan didn''t work, Xiao Ling gave up gardening and gave all those things to me. I saw that Xiao Ling had done a good job, the plants were strong and healthy, and I loved them so much that I made them into dishes and prepared a huge banquet called the Hundred Grass Feast. I invited the Time Immortal, the four of them, and Little Ling Lianyi. Then, somehow rumors spread claiming that Immortal Jiuchong had fainted on the way home after tasting the Hundred Grass Feast. That''s nonsense. Clearly, I saw Immortal Jiuchong happily hopping and bouncing while eating at that time. Lu Yang suspected that Immortal Jiuchong might have had hallucinations after the meal. Lu Yang remembered the second layer of the secret realm where Elder Lianyi was in slumber, which was planted with a multitude of ancient rare flowers and plants, among which there should be Ancient Dragon Grass. However, the Dragon Palace was too far from the Demon Territory, and it was feared that Xiao Xinghai''s wounds would have already healed by the time he returned from there. The inn. This place that claimed to be an inn actually provided not rooms but Cave Heavens for cultivation. The four thieves of Juxuan Island rented a Cave Heaven. We''ll hide here for a few days. Unless necessary, let''s not leave the Cave Heaven in the next few days, the Boss said. The Boss remembered something, Right, Old Four, when we stole the treasure and a member of the Long Clan caught us, after we erased him without leaving a trace, we also took the box he was holding. What was inside the box? In the rush, I only glanced inside the box quickly. It was a grass, but I don''t know what kind it was. The sly-looking Old Four took out a wooden box which contained a grass that resembled a dragon''s claw, lying peacefully inside. The Boss looked it over from left to right but couldn''t figure out the origin of the grass, What is this? Does anyone recognize it? No. Is it Dragon Paw Grass? Old Three, you recognize it? Uh, no. I just named it that because it looked like a dragon''s paw. If you don''t recognize it, then keep quiet! Alright. This thing must be of great value; the Long Clan member is dead to the last speck, but the box and this grass are still intact. The Elders seeking the Long Clan''s rare treasure let their subordinates take action while they gathered to analyze, The Dragon Ball cannot be kept in a Storage Ring, so the thief who took the Dragon Ball must find another way to wrap it. It also must be capable of shielding from Spiritual Sense, in case we use ours to search. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 778 – 777: They Did It! Chapter 778: Chapter 777: They Did It! Things that can block Spiritual Sense are nothing more than cloth or boxes; these items are all too common in Sea City. This is the Dragon Palace Sea City, the most bustling Sea City in the entire East Sea. During transactions, it''s perfectly normal to use cloth or boxes to wrap items. Another Elder shook his head, It doesn''t matter, it has already narrowed down our search. The cloth or box holding the Dragon Ball won''t be too large, and it must be of a high grade, imperceptible even to those at the Body Integration Realm. Such high-level cloth or boxes are rare; the ones we''ve sent out from the Dragon Clan to search are all at the Spirit Transformation stage or higher, and they can''t see through it. There''s a very high chance that these boxes are our target. The theft of the Dragon Ball was a serious matter, and the Elders mobilized all the forces they could to search for the Dragon Ball. Should we lock down the suspect to the Integration Period? No, the perpetrator is without a doubt at the Integration Period, but the criminal might also have subordinates. To avoid us, they may let their subordinates carry the Dragon Ball. Of course, we must investigate all the Integration Period Cultivators currently in Sea City, no matter the reputationgood or bad! An Elder angrily slammed the table, Last time the Dragon Ball was stolen, it was done by the Old Buyu thief, and this time, which thief dares to commit the crime! Enough, what''s the use of saying this now? The urgent matter is to find the Dragon Ball as fast as possible, or else let''s just wait for the Palace Master''s fury. Where should we start looking for the Dragon Ancestor Grass? Meng Jingzhou was troubled; they were completely clueless about Sea City. We''ll just have to search slowly; consider it browsing through Sea City. Lu Yang was very laid-back about it. By the way, Junior Brother Li, have you been to the Dragon Palace''s Sea City before? I haven''t. Alright then. Lu Yang and the others roamed aimlessly through Sea City; they had three days and were in no rush. Huh, the Dragon Clan has temples, too? Lu Yang passed by a temple bustling with incense, where both the Sea Clan and the Human race came to offer prayers. What temple is this? Lu Yang walked curiously into the temple and discovered that there were no divine statues inside, just a spirit tablet with the words Ying Dragon Revered One written on it. Li Haoran said, Senior Brother Lu, don''t you know? This is the temple of the Ying Dragon Revered One. It''s very famous among the Sea Clan. Legend has it that the Ying Dragon Revered One was an extremely powerful being from the ancient Dragon Clan, controlling the celestial phenomena. The weather and thunderstorms would change according to his moods. There are also rumors that the Ying Dragon Revered One was a True Dragon, even more powerful than the Dragon Clan Ancestor. Lu Yang thought to himself that he had indeed heard of a Ying Dragon, named Yingtian Immortal, who had cultivated the Dragon Transformation Manual and had transformed into a True Dragon, thus earning the title of Ying Dragon. This was a side story told by Fairy Eternity when she explained the Dragon Transformation Manual. If nothing was unexpected, Yingtian Immortal and the Ying Dragon Revered One should be the same person. Considering he knew all about Yingtian Immortal''s shameful past, and thinking about how he himself would have to Pass the Thunder Tribulation once he reached the Spirit Transformation stage, out of a sense of guilt, Lu Yang felt he should at least light an incense for Yingtian Immortal. Lu Yang lit a stick of incense and imitated the crowd, bowing respectfully. To every debt there''s a creditor, and to every crime there''s a culprit. If Your Excellency is seeking revenge, please look for Fairy Eternity. And by the way, please help find Ao Ling and the Dragon Ancestor Grass. Meng Jingzhou and the other two saw Lu Yang offering incense and thought he was just immersing himself in the culture of the East Sea. They each lit a stick of incense and also bowed to the Ying Dragon Revered One. Regrettably, the Ying Dragon Revered One did not manifest. After one day, having visited numerous places, they still hadn''t found the Dragon Ancestor Grass. Strange, why do I feel like someone is tracking us? Lu Yang frowned. He always felt as if someone''s Spiritual Sense was repeatedly sweeping over the wooden box he carried, but when he tried to sense it carefully, there was nothing. It was either his own delusion, or the level of the opponent''s concealment was terrifyingly high. Could the Dragon Clan have noticed our actions? That shouldn''t be possible. Lu Yang murmured to himself, vexed, as they hadn''t even found the Dragon Ancestor Grass yet, and were already being watched. In hiding, two members of the Dragon Clan were taken aback. Has he discovered us? That''s impossible, right? He''s only at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul, and we, being at the peak of the Divinity Transformation Stage and having specifically cultivated our Spiritual Sense, how could he possibly discover us? Do you think these four are related to the loss of the precious treasure? After two days of searching, the Dragon Clan in the shadows had already identified several suspects. Among them, Lu Yang and his party were suspected due to the wooden box they carried, and their suspicious behavior put them on the list. Hey, did you hear what he just said? He mentioned Could the Dragon Clan have noticed our actions,'' it must be them! Don''t get excited, it might just be a coincidence, let''s keep observing, the more level-headed Dragon Clan member restrained his companion. The next day. Big brother, it''s not good, the Dragon Clan has started searching the Cave Heavens! Old Three rushed into the Cave Heaven in a hurry. They assigned someone to scout the situation each day and to check on the Dragon Clan''s search progress. Today, it was Old Three''s turn. Don''t panic, tell me carefully. The Dragon Clan has begun searching each Cave Heaven one by one, regardless of Cultivation Level or race; they didn''t let a single one go! Big brother frowned, Have they searched even those in seclusion? He had planned to avoid the search by staying in seclusion. It''s no use; they''ve broken into all the Cave Heavens that have gone into seclusion in the last three days, except for those who have been secluded for more than three days, then the Dragon Clan wouldn''t enter. There are records of entry and exit for each Cave Heaven. Those secluded for more than three days hadn''t left the Cave Heaven and couldn''t have stolen the Dragon Ball. Trouble. Big brother, what trouble? The Dragon Ball isn''t in our possession, they can''t trace it back to us. Big brother shook his head, We have no proof of identity, which usually is not a big deal, but during such a critical time, the Long Clan will definitely consider us suspects. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Considered suspects, how can we transport the coffin then? What should we do? Big brother gritted his teeth, Leave Cave Heaven. If need be, we can hang around the outside world for a few days, the Long Clan wouldn''t possibly check identities on the street. Alright. The third day. Hard to find, Man Gu sighed. It had been three days. Suddenly, Lu Yang felt a disturbance in the Dragon''s Blood at his waist. He stared at the four people from Juxuan Island who passed by and sneered, Found them! These four were evidently not subordinates of the black-robed members of the Long Clan, which meant they must''ve killed for plunder, seizing the Dragon Ancestor Grass, but were too afraid of the black-robed Long Clan members to sell it. Follow them! Lu Yang secretly transmitted his voice, and Meng Jingzhou''s trio''s expressions shook with excitementthey had finally found them. Big brother, someone is following us, the second brother transmitted, their expertise being tracking and sneaking as the four thieves of Juxuan Island. I''ve sensed it too, but don''t worry, they''re only at the Nascent Soul Stage, big brother said calmly, They''re from the Human race, so it has nothing to do with the Dragon Ball. Let''s lure them to a deserted place and see what they want. The four thieves of Juxuan Island weren''t afraid of Lu Yang and his group; it was clear that the big brother had noticed them and was intentionally leading them to a secluded area. Lu Yang and his group were not afraid either. The eight people met in a quiet spot on the edge of Sea City. I should not know you four, so what business might you have? Big brother coldly regarded Lu Yang and his group. The closer he got, the more Lu Yang could feel the restlessness of the Dragon''s Bloodit seemed that the Dragon Ancestor Grass was on them. You''ve taken something you shouldn''t have. Aren''t you afraid of offending the Elder of the Long Clan? Once Lu Yang said this, big brother relaxed by half; the other had said the Elder of the Long Clan, not the Long Clan, indicating that this indeed had nothing to do with the Dragon Ball. What thing, I''m not aware of it, big brother shook his head. The only thing he carried that could relate to an Elder of the Long Clan was the unidentified grass. But why should they hand over anything to four Nascent Soul cultivators? Why not just get rid of them and have nothing more to worry about? Not aware? Killing members of the Long Clan for wealth and causing harm, and you tell me you''re not aware? Do you take me for a fool? Should I call over the Elder of the Long Clan who''s behind me? Big brother''s eyes tightened. If the Elder of the Long Clan got involved, it might expose the affair of the Dragon Ball. You cannot be spared! The four thieves of Juxuan Island made their move simultaneously, aiming to instantly take care of Lu Yang and his group. Lu Yang drew his sword, and Sword Qi burst forth, creating a deep ravine in the ground, his expression deadly serious: Do you truly wish to make a move? That is something the Old Dragon Emperor is fond of. I advise you to hand it over, and we can all live in peace, he added. For a moment, both sides were at a standoff. Lu Yang heard that the Elder of the black-robed Long Clan didn''t want to make a fuss. If they fought with the four opposite them, the commotion might become widely known. Big brother was deeply alarmed, the earlier Sword Qi was extremely dangerous; the person in front was difficult to deal with, a tough nut to crack. They wouldn''t be able to determine the winner in a short time, and there was no need to fight over an unknown grass here. They should have never taken that grass in the first place. Although humiliating, he knew priorities; he took out a wooden box and tossed it to Lu Yang, Is this it? Fairy Eternity was curious about what this Dragon Ancestor Grass was. She scanned it with her Spiritual Sense and suddenly understood. I thought the Dragon Ancestor Grass was something special. Xiao Ling had just started gardening but wasn''t skilled. She grew a bunch of weeds, subjecting Lianyi to frequent teasing. Xiao Ling stubbornly claimed she enjoyed growing weeds. That Dragon Ancestor Grass is just an ordinary weed from Xiao Ling''s backyard! Lu Yang: I''ve heard nothing, Elder Ao Ling please don''t seek me out. With Fairy Eternity having spoken, Lu Yang was sure that the wooden box truly contained the Dragon Ancestor Grass. He directly put the small wooden box into another provided by the Elder of the black-robed Long Clan. Double-layered wooden boxes ensured that no one from the outside could see what was insideabsolutely safe. Secretly, two members of the Long Clan transmitted messages, somewhat excited. Did you hear that? One side wants to deceive the other, and their people have found them. Obtained from killing a member of the Long Clan, and it''s something the Old Dragon Emperor likes, it must be the Dragon Ballthey did it! To think there''s an Elder involved! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 779 – 778 Juxuan Island Four Thieves: Why Is There a Person in the Coffin? Chapter 779: Chapter 778 Juxuan Island Four Thieves: Why Is There a Person in the Coffin? The two Dragon Clan members conducting the covert surveillance felt their scalps tingle with numbness, having initially suspected an outsider was the culprit, they hadn''t expected an inside job involving an Elder. The one bold enough to commit such an outrageous act was an Elder whose strength should not be underestimated. What do we do now, do we catch them all? The composed Dragon Clan member looked at his companion with surprise, Are you out of your mind? There are eight of them, four at the Spirit Transformation Stage, and four at the Nascent Soul Stage, and those four at the Nascent Soul Stage seem as if they could match the ones at the Spirit Transformation Stage in battle. Just the two of us, catch them? Then what do we do? Here''s the plan, you go and notify the Elders, and I''ll stay here to keep watch. Those four at the Nascent Soul Stage who got the Dragon Ball will definitely hand it over to the Elder involved in the crime. We''ll catch them red-handed, and we''ll both be greatly credited! You''re the clever one! Realizing the urgency, his companion promptly set off to alert the Elders. Lu Yang and the four from Juxuan Island completed their trade and successfully obtained the Ancestral Dragon Grass. The leader of the Juxuan Island thieves sent a secret message, There''s been a change of plans, move out quickly! The three underlings were puzzled, Has our theft of the Dragon Ball been exposed? The leader looked at his three underlings with an air of frustration, as if to say, if it weren''t for me, Juxuan Island would be nothing; you three would have been caught long ago. Didn''t you hear what those four at the Nascent Soul Stage said? The grass belonged to an Elder of the Dragon Clan. We stole his grass, do you think he would leave us a way out? Once the four at the Nascent Soul Stage report back to the Dragon Clan Elder, we''re all done for! If they were still at the Body Integration Realm, there might have been room for maneuvering, but against an Elder of the Dragon Clan, even four at the Spirit Transformation Stage wouldn''t last a single claw swipe! So what do we do? With gritted teeth, the leader made his decision, No time to worry about that, let''s quickly get to the guild and move the Dragon Ball. Meanwhile, Lu Yang and his group decided to find the black-robed Dragon Clan Elder. Seeing the two groups split into different directions, the composed Dragon Clan member observing from the shadows followed Lu Yang''s group without hesitation. As for the four thieves from Juxuan Island, once the Elder arrived, even if they managed to escape Sea City, the Dragon Clan could capture them again! Such was the confidence of the East Sea''s Dragon Clan! The Juxuan Island thieves hurried back to their guild, where it was already the third day, and Manager Liu had long been waiting at the front reception. The leader urgently sent a message, Old Liu, quickly bring out the coffin! What happened, has it been exposed? Manager Liu could tell from the leader''s tone that something was amiss. You look different today? You four did not look like this three days ago when you stored the coffin, very cautious of you. Not yet, just retrieve it, and if the Dragon Clan questions you, just play it cool, they won''t suspect you! The leader didn''t forget to reassure Manager Liu, otherwise if Manager Liu thought they were unreliable and decided to report them to claim merits, that would be troublesome. OK. Manager Liu entered the storeroom, passed the coffin covered with Su Yu''s black cloth, and retrieved the coffin that he had personally stored three days ago. Here, be careful with it. Manager Liu carried out the coffin. We shall meet again. The Juxuan Island thieves took the coffin and hurriedly left. While transporting the coffin, they did not forget to put on a mournful fa?ade, pretending as if they had lost a dear brother. To be a great thief, one needed not only high cultivation but also a sharp mind and good acting skills. Passersby believed that the coffin indeed contained a dead person. The four thieves, crying their eyes out, tricked the guards and left Sea City with the coffin. Having left Sea City and traveled about two miles, the four took out Godspeed Talismans, affixed them to their legs, and sped up their pace to distance themselves from this place of trouble as fast as possible. They raced along, changing their course numerous times, sometimes flying through the sky, sometimes swimming through water, until they finally arrived at the predetermined island. Phew, we''re safe now. Their hearts had been pounding with fear on the journey there, worried that the Long Clan would discover their actions and thwart their efforts at the last moment. We did it, quickly take out the Dragon Ball! The second brother exclaimed with excitement, hardly believing they had been successful. Though there had been unexpected incidents along the way, their eldest brother''s wise decisions had turned danger into safety. The eldest brother was also thrilled. He pushed open the coffin and exchanged a glance with Xiao Xinghai who lay inside, then froze. In silence, he closed the coffin lid, and when he opened it again, Xiao Xinghai was still lying inside. Xiao Xinghai yawned, Have I been out for three days already? Did you get the Dragon''s Blood? Did you change your appearances again to avoid recognition? Xiao Xinghai had heard that the Long Clan didn''t have good relations with both the Dao Seeking Sect Master and the Grand Elder, so it made sense to be cautious. The four thieves of Juxuan Island looked at Xiao Xinghai with uncertainty. As cultivators who had lived for more than a thousand years, they were in tune with the movements of those in the Body Integration Realm, and were not familiar with Xiao Xinghai, a young Kun Peng who had only been practicing for three years. Elder brother, what''s happening? Has the Dragon Ball become sentient? the youngest brother asked telepathically. The eldest brother nodded secretly, sharing the same thought, It''s very possible. I''ve heard that some exquisitely crafted Immortal Artifacts and Semi-Immortal Artifacts can develop spiritual intelligence and transform into human form. And did you hear him? He said have I been out for three days,'' referring to us stealing him from the Dragon Palace three days ago. It seems like he''s quite happy to be out of the Dragon Palace. While he''s at the Nascent Soul Stage, he could tell at a glance our appearances were disguised, which isn''t something a Nascent Soul Stage could normally do! What did he mean by Dragon''s Blood then? Unclear, could it be that the Dragon Ball needs to absorb Dragon''s Blood to exhibit its true effects? the second brother speculated. Being at the Integration Stage, they did have some Dragon''s Blood on hand, though it wasn''t very fresh. Is this what you need? The eldest brother took out a small jar of Dragon''s Blood from his Storage Ring, his tone involuntarily respectful. This isn''t very fresh. Xiao Xinghai felt that the Long Clan really wasn''t righteous, bullying Lu Yang and his friends from afar, and for a completed mission, they provided old blood. Please make do with it, the eldest brother said with an apologetic smile. Pour it in here, Xiao Xinghai said, lying flat in the coffin, currently in a severely injured state. Xiao Xinghai sighed, If not for the constraints of the rules, I wouldn''t have to rely on absorbing Dragon''s Blood to recover. The hearts of the four thieves jolted; indeed, the Dragon Ball had come alive and, after transforming into a human, its strength had diminished significantly, necessitating the absorption of Dragon''s Blood to recover. As for the rules he mentioned, they must be the result of conflicts between those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage or even Semi-Immortal great powers. The eldest brother reverently poured the Dragon''s Blood into the coffin, while Xiao Xinghai didn''t mind if his clothes got stained with blood; he lay there comfortably, absorbing the Dragon''s Blood, practicing the Dragon Transformation Manual. As they heard the dragon''s roar coming from Xiao Xinghai''s body, the four thieves dared not slack off. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The eldest brother stood nearby, offering an apologetic smile, carefully choosing his words for fear of offending what they believed was the essence of the Dragon Ball. Brother Zhu, do you have any plans for what to do next? Xiao Xinghai was startled, Brother Zhu? Who''s that, a nickname you''ve given me? Isn''t your true form the Dragon Ball? If you don''t like that title, we can change it, they replied. Xiao Xinghai was even more puzzled, Have you lost your memories? I am Xiao Xinghai. Xiao Xinghai and the four thieves of Juxuan Island looked at each other, their gazes filled with bafflement. Then, the realization struck the four thieves, and they erupted in fury so loudly that their roars could be heard throughout the entire island. Where is the Dragon Ball?! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 780 – 779: Catching the Culprit Red–Handed Chapter 780: Chapter 779: Catching the Culprit Red-Handed The Four Thieves of Juxuan Island stared at Xiao Xinghai with murderous intent. Who the hell are you! Where''s the Dragon Ball! Xiao Xinghai was completely baffled. What Dragon Ball? Who are you four, and where am I? The frustration of The Four Thieves of Juxuan Island grew, they had spent a hundred years preparing to steal the Dragon Ball, only to have it switched out after the heist! It must have been that Liu who did it! Still playing dumb, die! Although their realms had fallen, they were still at the Divinity Transformation Stage, not to mention Xiao Xinghai was seriously injured and struggling to even stand. Despite not understanding what was happening, Xiao Xinghai, with an innocent face, allowed them to attack him. Just as their attack was about to hit Xiao Xinghai, a strand of his hair suddenly burst forth with a dark light. Being a genius of the Kunpeng Clan with unmatched cultivation talent, it was unthinkable for him not to have something to save his life. This strand of hair was one of Black Feather Venerable''s feathers, which would reveal itself when Xiao Xinghai faced danger. Ah The four from Juxuan Island were swept by the dark light and ceased to breathe. The Long Clan received a clue and split their forces to pursue both Lu Yang''s group and The Four Thieves of Juxuan Island. Those four at the Divinity Transformation Stage left with a coffin? The Dragon Clan Elder sneered coldly, did they really think they could escape like that? Chase them! The Dragon Clan Elder, leading a large group of followers, flew out of Sea City grandly, inquiring with the fish near Sea City about the direction of the four. It was his talent. He was born with the ability to communicate with these ordinary fish without spiritual intelligence. From the information provided by the fish, they transformed into their original shapes; dozens of True Dragons flew impressively over the ocean surface, their presence formidable. It''s this island! By the time they arrived, they saw Xiao Xinghai lying in a coffin, covered in blood, panting and extremely weak, unable to stand, while the four Divinity Transformation Stage thieves lay on the ground, their blood spilled everywhere. The assembly of dragons was shocked by the scene. This person had fought in a bath of blood and slain the four thieves; he was a hero of the Long Clan! The dragons descended; some confirmed the identities of the four Divinity Transformation Stages, while many gathered around Xiao Xinghai, praising his heroic deed. Xiao Xinghai was totally bewildered. I was just lying in a coffin, opened it and someone wanted to kill me, the feather from the elder counterattacked, and now I''m a hero of the Long Clan? Where did Lu Yang and his three companions go? Lu Yang''s group, with the Ancestral Dragon Grass, prepared to find the black-robed member of the Long Clan, but halfway there, Lu Yang halted the others. Hold on a second. What''s up? If we hand over the item to the Dragon Clan Elder and he goes back on his word, takes advantage while we go back for the coffin and flees, what then? We don''t recognize him with his face covered. Makes sense, so we just take the coffin and find him directly? Right. Lu Yang''s group turned around and headed to the Commerce Association. In the Commerce Association, Manager Liu finished his business and no longer stayed at the front desk, assigning another subordinate to stand guard there. Hello, we''ve come to collect a coffin we stored three days ago, and deposited three hundred Spirit Stones at the time. Meng Jingzhou took out a voucher, which Manager Liu had issued. The front desk clerk checked the voucher against the records, confirmed it was correct, and after quite some time, found the coffin covered with the black cloth. After receiving the coffin covered with the black cloth, Lu Yang and the others thought to themselves how considerate the Commerce Association was. He lifted the black cloth, confirmed that the coffin was indeed the model they had previously chosen, and then rushed off excitedly to find the black-robed member of the Long Clan. Lu Yang and his three companions carried the coffin, ignoring the odd looks from those around them, and ran into the room at the far western end of the tea house. The black-robed Long Clan member had been waiting in the room all along. Lu Yang, holding the wooden box with the Ancestral Dragon Herb in one hand and the coffin on his shoulder, The black-robed Long Clan member''s body shook, not expecting that Lu Yang''s claim of a friend being gravely injured and in need of Dragon''s Blood three days ago was true. Three days had passed, and they had helped him find the Ancestral Dragon Herb, but his friend was already dead. Common folk always fantasized that bathing in Dragon''s Blood could bring the dead back to life and grant immortality, but in reality, Dragon''s Blood was nowhere near that miraculous. Elder, we have completed the task. The black-robed Long Clan member didn''t expect Lu Yang and his companions to be so efficient with their task: You weren''t discovered, were you? No. Lu Yang handed over the wooden box. The black-robed Long Clan member opened the box and saw the Ancestral Dragon Herb that resembled a dragon claw lying inside; he breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that it had been found at last. Lu Yang rubbed his hands together and sheepishly smiled, Elder, since we have completed the task, how about the Dragon''s Blood The Blood of a Body Integration Realm Dragon would undoubtedly greatly aid in Haoran''s recovery; it might even take his Dragon Transformation Manual to a higher level. Of course, I will give it to you. I always keep my word. Just then, a huge dragon claw lifted the roof of the teahouse, scaring everyone inside into running away in all directions. Ao Ran, I didn''t expect you to be the one who stole the Dragon Ball, and you even called four humans to assist you! Three giant dragons circled above Sea City, staring down at the black-robed member of the Long Clan; their whiskers fluttering in the water current, their dragon eyes commanding, all displaying the imposing authority of the overlord of the East Sea. Aoye, you falsely accuse me! roared the black-robed Long Clan member Ao Ran, What Dragon Ball? I''ve never even seen it before, and these four? I don''t know them at all! He had indeed heard that the Dragon Ball was lost; it was obviously your responsibility to guard the Dragon Ball. How could its disappearance have anything to do with me? Lu Yang and his companions felt the name Ao Ran sounded familiar. Man Gu, the least cluttered in thought, was the first to remember. Before they had set out for the East Sea, Uncle Ba mentioned he had a friend there named Ao Ran, who always liked to play with sealing his cultivation level, planning for a breakthrough right at the critical moment. Elder Ao Ran, we four are from the Seek Dao Sect, I am Man Gu, and these three are Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Li Haoran! You are from the Seek Dao Sect? Ao Ran recollected the letter Uncle Ba sent him not long ago, mentioning that five outstanding juniors from the Seek Dao Sect were heading to the East Sea, and these young ones were always stirring up trouble. If he were to encounter them, he should look out for them. And you say you don''t know them! When the three from Aoye heard the name Lu Yang, it seemed to trigger a memory: Old Buyu''s disciple, Lu Yang! They could not believe that both master and disciple had taken turns trying to steal the Dragon Ball, truly not taking their Dragon Palace seriously at all! You three stop making senseless accusations! Ao Ran protected Lu Yang and the others, suspecting that the trio was seizing the opportunity to make trouble. Making senseless accusations? Then what is that in the wooden box? Ao Ran, standing on the side of justice, was not afraid of slanted shadows. He opened the wooden box, showing the dragon claw-shaped herb: Ancestral Dragon Herb, a congratulatory gift for the Palace Master''s grand birthday. Is there a problem with that? The three from Aoye hesitated; this wasn''t right. Wasn''t the Dragon Ball supposed to be in a wooden box? Suddenly, their gaze fixated on the most conspicuous coffin in the room. What''s inside that coffin? Angrily, Ao Ran opened the coffin: Of course there''s a person inside the coffin! Everyone then saw a sparkling and translucent orb, the size of a palm, resting securely inside the coffin. It was indeed the Dragon Ball. The room fell deathly silent, as still as the grave. Ao Ran: Caught red-handed, what excuse do you have left? You were about to slit your wrist and let your blood, were you trying to make the Ball recognize a new master? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 781 – 780: Old Ba, I Really Cant Cover This Matter Chapter 781: Chapter 780: Old Ba, I Really Can''t Cover This Matter Lu Yang couldn''t figure it out, no matter how much he turned it over in his mindhow on earth did Xiao Xinghai disappear and become some kind of Dragon Ball? Did Xiao Xinghai rise from his coffin and replace himself with the Dragon Ball? Meng Jingzhou and Li Haoran were equally baffled. Only Man Gu had a sudden realization, his face filled with sorrow, My dear friend Xinghai has succumbed to his grave injuries and has become Sarira! Lu Yang: Man Gu, would you mind not speaking? You''re about to interrupt the little thread of thought I have. What exactly is a Dragon Ball? Lu Yang whispered to Li Haoran. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I''ve never seen the real thing myself, just heard it from others. A Dragon Ball is the Long Clan''s most treasured relic, an ancient oddity of mysterious origins and indeterminate rank. It''s incredibly hard, indestructible, can neutralize all poisons, heal injuries, aid cultivation, and even bring good fortune. Its wonders are endless, Li Haoran explained. Then, Lu Yang remembered. His Master once stole the Long Clan''s most treasured relic to save someone. It seems that what the Master stole was this very Dragon Ball. Who would''ve thought it would be his turn, as the disciple, to steal the Dragon Ball Pah, almost got dragged into a pit by the Long Clan. I have no clue what''s going on. Aoye was still arguing with Ao Ran, the more he looked at the coffin, the more it seemed familiar. This is that bastard Qin Jiunian''s coffin! Aoye finally remembered where the coffin came from. Grand Elder of the Dao Seeking Sect, Qin Jiunian. The coffin belonged to the Dao Seeking Sect, and so did the people who moved the Dragon Ball. This matter definitely can''t be unconnected to the Dao Seeking Sect! Ao Ran held his forehead, feeling that today''s issue was becoming more and more unexplainable. Just then, a deep and authoritative voice rang out from the sky, Enough, Aoye. This matter should have nothing to do with the people of the Dao Seeking Sect. Aoye looked up to see a True Dragon, larger even than himself, enter the sea. It had a sinuous body full of power and its claws held another coffin. Aoye frowned, Ao Li, weren''t you pursuing another group of people? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou recognized Ao Li, who represented the Long Clan at the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony, attesting to Ao Li''s high status in the Dragon Palace. Moreover, Ao Li had old ties with the Grand Elder. Back then, during Ao Li''s tribulation of the Inner Demon, specifically the seduction test, he was deep in the quagmire and couldn''t break free. The Grand Elder exerted a little effort, destroyed Ao Li''s body in a way that left him inhuman, and successfully helped him overcome the seduction. It was a life-saving grace. Ao Li landed and opened the coffin in his claw, which was filled with Dragon''s Blood, and Xiao Xinghai was inside it, absorbing the Dragon''s Blood. This blood was Ao Li''s own, the highest quality among those of the Body Integration Realm in the Dragon Clan. Xiao Xinghai greeted from within the coffin, Lu Yang, what''s our situation now? The inexplicable warmth from the Dragon Clan was too much for him to handle. Lu Yang, too, wanted to know what the situation was now. Nephew Xinghai, explain in detail what happened after you left the Kunpeng Clan, said Ao Ran. Xiao Xinghai was perplexed but complied, consciously skipping the part where his father beat himafter all, family scandals should not be publicized, and he didn''t want to shame his father in the eyes of others. He only mentioned lying in the coffin being carried by Lu Yang and the others to the Dragon Palace''s Sea City. Ao Ran had a flash of insight, finally clearing up the confusion, So, are you saying that the disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect and those four cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage took the wrong coffin? The Grand Elder''s coffins were hidden all over the East Sea, so it wasn''t surprising they were mistaken. Ao Li shook his head to correct him, Not four cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage. After their death and the removal of their disguises, it''s been confirmed that they were the notoriously infamous thieves from Juxuan Island. Four from the Divinity Transformation Stage? This Ancestral Dragon Herb was taken from four at the Divinity Transformation Stage! Meng Jingzhou remarked. Ao Ran nodded, relieved, It must have been the Juxuan Island thieves who stole the Dragon Ball and also killed my subordinates, snatching away the Ancestral Dragon Herb. All of it was unconnected to the disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect. Ao Li agreed, That''s what I was thinking too. It must be a misunderstanding.However, it''s an indisputable fact that Xiao Xinghai, my dear nephew, helped our clan to slay the four thieves of Juxuan Island. He is still a hero to our clan! Lu Yang and his three companions also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the situation was clarified, things would be easier to handle. After all, the four of them were innocent cultivators of the Righteous Path and couldn''t just turn into thieves after making a round in the Dragon Palace. That would tarnish the reputation of the Seek Dao Sect. Of course, even without Xiao Xinghai as a witness, Lu Yang would have been able to clarify the situation and clear the suspicion. Because Fairy Eternity had been laughing ever since. She must have witnessed the whole incident but said nothing! In the Spiritual Space, the mermaid, Fairy Eternity, was laughing so hard that she no longer had the energy to swim in the sea; she was rolling back and forth on the waterbed, her laughter echoing through the Spiritual Space, completely ignoring Lu Yang''s dark expression. Lu Yang only wished he were an immortal, so that he could teach the meddlesome Fairy Eternity a lesson! By the way, Fairy, have you seen this Dragon Ball before? Lu Yang had just heard from Li Haoran that the Dragon Ball was an ancient artifact, and Fairy Eternity, also being from ancient times, might recognize it. What Dragon Ball? Isn''t this the very pearl that the Qilin Immortal and Yingtian Immortal always squat on the ground, bouncing around? This thing should come in a set, right? Ah? Fairy Eternity was confused by the puzzled look in Lu Yang''s eyes: Haven''t you heard the story? Isn''t it common to see images of Qilin Playing with Pearls'', True Dragon Playing with Pearls'' and such in the markets, claiming they are auspicious signs? It''s not wrong to say they''re auspicious. Whenever I invite them for a meal, they always play a round before eating, and they keep it on the table during the meal. Right, this thing also has a function as an antidote, though I don''t know what it''s used for. Lu Yang understood; the object was probably a magic artifact that could neutralize poison. Every time they had a meal, the Qilin Immortal and the Yingtian Immortal would bring out the Dragon Ball under the guise of playing with marbles. Although from Fairy Eternity''s description, the Dragon Ball didn''t seem to have much of an effect as an antidote. But this pearl is so big, isn''t it hard for the Qilin Immortal to play with? Lu Yang gestured with his hand. The Dragon Ball was the size of a palmhow could one play with that? Oh, that''s not its original form. There''s a protective shell on the outside. Let me show you what the pearl actually looks like. Lu Yang was about to protest when he heard a string of arcane ancient words emanating, and the Dragon Ball resting quietly inside the coffin began to crack open with numerous fine lines. Crack, crack Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Dragon Ball split open to reveal its original forma pearl the size of an elixir pill, its surface dull and gray. Look, this is what it looks like. This pearl was made from an entire celestial body; it''s incredibly sturdy. The members of the Long Clan were shocked. Wasn''t the Dragon Ball indestructible? How had it suddenly cracked?! Lu Yang guiltily lowered his head. Suddenly, the Identity Jade at Lu Yang''s waist grew hot, resonating with the dull, gray pearl. The gray pearl floated out of the coffin, and before Lu Yang could react, he felt a tremendous suction force pulling him firmly against the pearl. Lu Yang then realized that it was the dragon-patterned bracelet inside the Identity Jade resonating with the pearl in an unknown harmony! Oh no To the astonishment of the onlookers, with a whoosh, the pearl took off towards the heavens with Lu Yang, vanishing without a trace. The speed was so fast that no one present could keep up; they were left in the dust. Aoye blinked his enormous dragon eyes twice: Did Lu Yang steal the Dragon Ball or did the Dragon Ball steal Lu Yang? Ao Li was also unsure how to handle the situation and hesitantly said, Should we contact the people from the Seek Dao Sect? Ao Ran gazed up at the sky, in the direction where Lu Yang and the pearl had disappeared, and sighed deeply in his heart. Old Ba, I truly can''t cover for this.` Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 782 – 781 Ao Ling Chapter 782: Chapter 781 Ao Ling Oh no, Brother Lu is gone! Man Gu panicked upon seeing Lu Yang and the Dragon Ball together on the flying boat. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, not worried about Lu Yang''s safety in the slightest. With the Eldest Senior Sister he could summon and an Immortal protecting his body, it would be a real shock if Lu Yang were to run into trouble. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Long Clan did not know the full story; with Lu Yang and the Dragon Ball both vanishing, this was not an issue they could resolve. Report to the Palace Master immediately, let the Palace Master decide! At the Seek Dao Sect, on Sky Gate Mountain, in the meeting hall. Yun Zhi was holding a routine meeting to discuss recent matters that needed attention, with eight Elders in attendance and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord auditing. Midway through the meeting, Gan Tian barged into the hall and delivered a letter just sent over from the East Sea into Yun Zhi''s hands. Yun Zhi opened the envelope, scanned it with her Spiritual Sense, and her expression revealed a hint of strangeness. Martial Nephew Yun, has something urgent happened? the Grand Elder asked. It must be urgent for Gan Tian to interrupt the meeting. Yun Zhi did not explain but used her magic skill to project the contents of the envelope into the center of the hall for all to see. The eight Elders also showed strange expressions on their faces. Lu Yang stole the Dragon Ball and wants our Seek Dao Sect to send someone to the Dragon Palace to discuss how to handle this affair? What kind of comprehension do you have? From the description in the letter, it''s clear that the Dragon Ball has stolen away Martial Nephew Lu Yang! In fact, even the Dragon Palace did not know how to describe the incident and had to keep it vague. Considering that Lu Yang has Yun Zhi''s support, it could not be ruled out that he had some special means to snatch the Dragon Ball away from a group of dragons at the Body Integration Realm. The crowd was not unfamiliar with Lu Yang; although he often used the truth to deceive others, recklessly exercised the Acting Sect Master''s authority to challenge above his level, measured salt for cooking by the second, fooled the demonic sect by forming the Ancient Heavenly Court, and frequently practiced strange magic skills Lu Yang had never been known for sly theft or robbery. So it must have been the Dragon Ball that took Lu Yang. What kind of background does this Dragon Ball have that it even abducts people? What should we do, who will go? The eight Elders looked at each other, except for Uncle Ba, they all had a poor reputation in the East Sea; it wouldn''t do for them to go to the East Sea to find Lu Yang and end up trapping themselves. Lu Yang is the hope of the Seek Dao Sect, we can''t ignore this, I will go! The Grand Elder stood up to take the lead, and the other seven Elders responded, all quite agitated. A crisp, youthful voice chimed in, Alright, stop fighting over it, I''ll go. The eight Elders looked over, it was the Vast Sea Daoist Lord who had been listening silently all this while. I once said that if Lu Yang were in trouble, I would save him once. As a Daoist Lord, I cannot break my word; it''s time to fulfill my promise. Seeing the Ancient Ancestor willing to handle this matter, the eight Elders were reassured. With the Ancient Ancestor taking action, Lu Yang would surely be safe. Yun Zhi, seeing the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s full confidence, found it inappropriate to interject and so let the Vast Sea Daoist Lord take charge. Then, we will trouble the Ancient Ancestor. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord laughed heartily, A mere trifle! Where is this? Lu Yang looked around in bewilderment, seeing mountains and rivers, lush green grass as far as the eye could see, like a paradise on earth. Just moments before, he had been clinging tightly to the Dragon Ball, wind streaming into his mouth, how did he suddenly end up here? Fairy Eternity emerged from Lu Yang''s body, clicking her tongue in amazement, This place is inside the pearl''s inner space. I do not remember this pearl having this structure, was it refined after my death? Designed quite cautiously, if it were not for the dragon motif bracelet opening this space, I would not have noticed that there is a Cave Heaven here. The pearl was originally refined from an entire star, and adding an internal space on this basis was effortless. The dragon motif bracelet is the key to enter the pearl''s space, strange, it never had this function before. Moreover, if the space is not opened via the dragon motif bracelet, the pearl''s space will be transmitted to a random location. Lu Yang, stroking his chin in thought, the dragon motif bracelet, Dragon Ball, peeling off the Dragon Ball''s shellto reach this space, these three conditions needed to be met. Especially if the space is not opened with the dragon motif bracelet, it will be transmitted to a random location, unreachable by anyone, almost as if it were guarding against someone. Look over there! Fairy Eternity, excited, pointed in a direction, and Lu Yang followed where she pointed, discovering a boundless and vast lake, with mist rising from the water, like an Immortal Realm, and faintly in the center of the lake, there was a small pavilion. It''s Xiao Ling! Without further explanation, Fairy Eternity hurriedly pulled Lu Yang''s hand and rushed in that direction. Lu Yang felt as though he had teleported, arriving at the small pavilion in less time than it takes to blink. Lu Yang saw the inside of the small pavilion clearly and unconsciously held his breath. In the center of the small pavilion lay a stunningly beautiful woman in black, her collar and sleeves edged with exquisite cloud-patterned brocade, like an ink lotus blooming in the night, both solemn and mysterious. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall along the edge of the bed, shining faintly, highlighting her skin white as snow, delicate and smooth. The pair of warm, jade-like dragon horns above the woman''s head revealed her race. Was this fairy the other wife of Qilin Immortal, Dragon Clan Ancestor Ao Ling? Suddenly, Lu Yang noticed something was off and was stunned. Even though there was a significant difference in cultivation level between him and Ao Ling, he could still sense that Ao Ling''s soul was shattered, riddled with holes, to the point of no return. This was as dead as one could be. Recalling the process deduced at the site of the battle among immortals, could it be that after Qilin Immortal escorted Elder Ao Ling away, they encountered another attack, resulting in Elder Ao Ling''s death and disappearance? Fairy, this Fairy Eternity also saw this scene and, rare as it was, became infuriated, her brows furrowed like sharp swords, her aura causing the entire space to become unstable. Who is responsible for this treachery! If not for Xiao Ling casting the Playing Dead Technique, she would be already dead! Fairy, is Elder Ao Ling still alive? Lu Yang asked incredulously. In such a state, could she still be revived? Of course, during the Playing Dead Technique, no matter what damage is encountered, it is all considered within the scope of playing dead''. Since it''s playing dead,'' then naturally she is still alive. Fairy Eternity extended her slender fingers, which concentrated a glittering fairy energy, as if stars had descended to the mortal world, dazzling to behold. In an instant, an invisible ripple spread from her fingertips, enshrouding the shattered soul of Ao Ling, who had already died. The soul, broken into millions of pieces, gathered and connected, restoring Ao Ling''s original form. Life and death, destruction and rebirth, the ways of nature were undeniably demonstrated at this moment, containing truths far beyond Lu Yang''s current understanding. Ao Ling slowly opened her eyes, life returning to them. She turned her head to look at the expectant Fairy Eternity, her voice trembling, tears first moistening the corners of her eyes, then silently sliding down her cheeks, leaving behind clear trails like pearls falling from a string onto her lapels. You are Immortal Sister, have they finally resurrected you? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 783 – 782 The Reason Immortal Fairy Eternity Cannot Be Revived Chapter 783: Chapter 782 The Reason Immortal Fairy Eternity Cannot Be Revived S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ao Ling awoke from a long slumber, and upon seeing Fairy Eternity, she couldn''t help but shed tears. Xiao Ling, do you still remember me? Fairy Eternity pointed at herself, incredulous, as Lianyi had completely forgotten her. Ao Ling wiped her tears, gently shaking her head with an apologetic look in her eyes, I don''t remember, but my husband and the others said that there were once five Immortals in the world, but with the fall of the fifth Immortal, everyone''s memories were tampered with, causing them to forget the existence of that Immortal. So my husband and the others told me about this Immortal, saying that she was a very important existence to me. Ao Ling held Fairy Eternity''s hand, looked into her eyes, and said earnestly, That Immortal is you, Immortal Sister. It''s just that I have no recollection of the things my husband and the others have told me about. What Ao Ling did not say was that upon waking and seeing Fairy Eternity for the first time, she felt an inexplicable trust and a strange sense of closeness. It was as if there had always been a void in her heart, and upon seeing Fairy Eternity, that empty space was silently filled. My husband also said that if anyone could awaken me from the Playing Dead Technique, it would be only you, Sister. Where is my husband? He said he would bring you to wake me up, where is he now? Ao Ling looked around for the Qilin Immortal but found herself lying in a small pavilion, surrounded by a vast and boundless lake. Strange, where is this? I clearly remember that I was sleeping in the Abode. Ao Ling''s eyes revealed bewilderment, this was not as her husband had described. Sister, what''s going on? Fairy Eternity was equally clueless, and Lu Yang, who had been silent until now, suddenly asked, Predecessor Ao Ling, could you talk about what happened before you went to sleep? Who is this Ao Ling only then realized that there was a young Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage beside Immortal Sister. Lu Yang, the Second-in-command of our Immortal Lineage, Fairy Eternity introduced him with a tone that showed great regard for Lu Yang. He is the one who resurrected me. Ah? Ao Ling was even more perplexed, this too was beyond her expectations. She lowered her head in thought, organizing her memories, Before I went to sleep, let me think where to start, yes, from the day the battle of the Immortals broke out. At that time, Lianyi was cultivating, and my husband was her Protector; I was reading a book when suddenly my mind went blank, a piercing pain in my chest, as if I had forever lost something. After that, I heard my husband let out a roar and then deployed his true form as a Kirin, striding across the heavens, where he passed, countless stars shattered, turning into fine dust. The three Yingtian Immortals from the adjacent Immortal realms reacted similarly to my husband, sensing something and all heading towards the North Star region. The four of them engaged in fierce combat with an unknown enemy, and I had never seen them so angry before; it was a do-or-die situation. That battle lasted a full seven days, during which I went to find Lianyi to ask what had happened, but like me, she knew nothing. Seven days later, my husband returned severely wounded and said the enemy was mysterious and difficult to deal with. To be safe, he asked Lianyi and me to both use the Playing Dead Technique. Lianyi applied the Playing Dead Technique, but I insisted on not sleeping, demanding that my husband explain the situation. At my insistence, he explained the reason behind the events. It was then that I learned that all the abnormalities that had occurred were related to your demise, Immortal Sister. The one who killed you also erased your existence. Your four husbands knew of your death as an immortal and were furious. They wanted to obliterate the murderer but failed. All they could do was to fall back on a secondary plan, reshaping the stars and forming the six continents, confining the murderer here. We were unable to eradicate the murderer in a short time; we didn''t even know where the murderer was. After discussing it, your four husbands decided that what needed to be done was to find a way to revive you, sister. They said the easiest way to revive you was to say your name, but even they had forgotten your name. They even transformed into thousands and said different names at the same time, but it still resulted in failure. Logically, saying so many names at once, there should have been a correct one by chanceit''s a matter of probability. Therefore, they suspected that one of the clones had said the correct name, but the murderer secretly interfered, using some undetectable method, making the name said by that clone incorrect. This is merely inference and cannot be proven. After all, once they had said your name, your four husbands would forget what they had said. Lu Yang said solemnly, There''s another possibility. What is it? Fairy Eternity and Ao Ling asked Lu Yang simultaneously. The hidden enemy only blocked the name Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean'' in the ancient language, not the current language. I remember you once said, Fairy, that no matter the language system, as long as someone says your honorific and your fairy name, you can be revived. But only you knew this, and you told no one else. Fairy Eternity remembered. This was right after she had been revived; Lu Yang, while learning to foresee the future, also picked up the ancient language and asked if she could be revived in any language system, and that''s how she had answered. The language of today? Ao Ling didn''t understand what Lu Yang was talking about. It felt like a lot had happened while she was asleep. How long had she been asleep, exactly? Since waking up, Ao Ling had always spoken in the ancient language. Both Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were fluent in it, so communication wasn''t an issue. She had no idea that no one in the outside world spoke the ancient language anymore. Yes, according to the evidence available, the Fire Dynasty collapsed, and the ancient language disappeared. The outside world now uses a different language system for communication, Lu Yang analyzed earnestly. With this understanding, it all makes sense. Using the ancient language, it is impossible to revive you, Fairy. Neither the four Yingtian Immortals nor the hidden enemy knew this; nobody even considered this possibility, Lu Yang concluded, feeling a sense of relief and fear after coming to this realization. It was fortunate that no one knew about it, because if the hidden enemy had continued the blocking after the change in language systems, Fairy Eternity might never have had a chance to be revived. To think that he casually revived Fairy Eternity with just a mentionit was almost too much good luck. Could it be that all the good karma from saving the world in a past life had been used up on this? Pah, what kind of good fortune is reviving Fairy Eternity considered? Wait, wait, are you saying that the Fire Dynasty established by the four husbands has fallen? Ao Ling was astonished; how could the Fire Dynasty, established by the four immortals, have disappeared? Predecessor Ao Ling, you know about the Fire Dynasty? Ao Ling nodded: Of course, I witnessed the establishment of the Fire Dynasty with my own eyes. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 784 – 783: Another Junior Sister Chapter 784: Chapter 783: Another Junior Sister Unable to revive my Senior Sister by calling out her name, my husband and the others sought other methods, After some discussion, they took Qinghe''s suggestion and attempted to use the power of belief to revive her, thus establishing the Fire Dynasty. The power of belief is that useful? Lu Yang was surprised; he wasn''t too familiar with this area of knowledge. However, considering that the Great Qian Dynasty followed the faith in the divine, allowing a dynasty to be built on this foundation indicates that the power of belief has its merits. Fairy Eternity shook her head; she viewed belief as something people worshiped for fun and hadn''t paid much attention to it. Ao Ling continued to reminisce, My husband and the rest, on the foundation of the Fire Dynasty, established two major belief systems: Heavenly Court'' and Abode of the Dead.'' Lu Yang: Did I just experience an auditory hallucination, or did I hear some very familiar terms just now? The Heavenly Court belief system was to manage the mortal world. The Abode system was established to govern life and death. The general principle was to use Heavenly Court'' to collect belief for you, my Senior Sister, to craft an immortal body, so in the Fire Dynasty, the statue of the Heavenly Court Master is modeled after youyou are the Heavenly Court Master! Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity looked at each other. Lu Yang saw excitement in Fairy Eternity''s eyes, and Fairy Eternity saw her own excited reflection in Lu Yang''s gaze. Second Boss, you indeed have the ability to foresee the past, oh no, that''s wrong, to foresee the future! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang didn''t really want to talk. And the Abode Master, with the authority to control life and death, resonated with your immortal power, Elder Sister. The Eternity Dao Fruit is indestructible, so in this way, it might be possible to call back the Eternity Dao Fruit. If unsuccessful, they could still use the control over life and death characteristic of the Abode system to revive you, my Senior Sister. Of course, all this is theoretical. Nobody has put it into practice, so the outcome is unknown, but judging by their attitudes, my husband and the others seemed to think there was a high probability of success. Lu Yang suspected that the Yingtian Immortal and the others were so confident because they knew that Fairy Eternity would be revived in the future. Meanwhile, my husband and the rest were also tirelessly analyzing the culprit''s identity and abilities. Time Immortal attempted to observe the past to search for the killer''s process of committing the crime but found that period shrouded in a haze, obscuring everything from view. Some suspected it was the Causality Dao Fruit at work, while others guessed the Verbal Spell Dao Fruit or even the Replacement Dao Fruit. Many different Dao Fruits were theorized, all of which exist only in theory. Without direct contact with each one, it''s impossible to assert which one the culprit utilized. The only certainty is that the killer was immensely powerful, surpassing the abilities of my husband and his companions. It was at the ten-thousand-year mark since the creation of the Fire Dynasty that a genius emerged in later generations, a member of the Imperial Shi Clan; he achieved immortality by proving the Insight Dao Fruit. The Insight Dao Fruit allows one to see clearly through all, sitting in one place yet witnessing all directions, nothing in heaven and earth is concealed, all lay bare before one''s eyes. To sit in one place and witness all directions; that''s quite impressive. This seems much more useful than the Time Dao Fruit''s ability to observe the future. I wouldn''t have expected such a genius to emerge from a place like the Imperial Shi Clan, praised Fairy Eternity. Being able to sit and witness all directions means being able to see through all the past, present, and future. Although the Time Immortal could observe the future, she couldn''t do so with precision, only able to see one possible future scenario. Ao Ling shook her head and said, Sister, you think too highly of him. He has barely become an Immortal and ranks at the bottom in terms of strength. Lu Yang''s eye twitched. Only a Semi-Immortal like Ao Ling, who could sense the suppression of the Dao Fruit, was qualified to make such a statement. There were also Elder Lianyi, Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy Eternity, Yingtian Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, Time Immortal, Qilin Immortal Upon counting, there were quite a number of people indeed who were qualified to say such a thing. Husband and the others asked this Left Historian Immortal'' to observe the process of the crime. He exerted the Dao Fruit to the point of sweating profusely, but he couldn''t discern any useful outcomes. In his attempts to observe the future, he could only catch glimpses of a certain segment and couldn''t control which period it would be. For example, once he saw that in three hundred and ninety thousand years, there would be a struggle for power in a Great Era, and some Immortals would fall. Only when he observes the present world can he achieve detailed accuracy. As Lu Yang heard the observational results of the Left Historian Immortal, his heartbeat slowed for a moment. Wasn''t this the present time? The fall of the Immortal, was it referring to the first generation Emperor Yu? Or was it some other Immortals? After another ten thousand years had passed, my husband was uncertain when he could resurrect Sister, so he suggested that I go into a deep sleep and wait for Sister to wake me up when she resurrected, and so I laid down to sleep in the Abode. With a limited lifespan, Ao Ling couldn''t wait forever. So it''s no longer the Fire Dynasty now? Ao Ling was still preoccupied with this issue. Lu Yang replied, Forty thousand years have passed since the Fairy''s demise, and the Fire Dynasty had already perished three hundred thousand years ago. Moreover, Fairy and I have discovered a battle site left by the Qilin Immortal, who fought with an Immortal possessing the Annihilation Dao Fruit. It''s very likely that the battle site is the Abode where you, Elder Ao Ling, were sleeping! The energy in the dragon-patterned bracelet that Yingtian Immortal made for you, Elder, has been completely depleted. Lu Yang took out the dragon-patterned bracelet and returned it to its owner. Ao Ling took the bracelet and froze, fully aware of what the depletion of energy from the dragon-patterned bracelet meant. Lu Yang continued, Moreover, when the Qilin Immortal was transferring you, you were also attacked, causing your soul to be fragmented until the Fairy lifted the Playing Dead Technique. And now, outside, no one knows of the Fire Dynasty''s existence anymore. It''s very likely the doing of that Immortal with the Annihilation Dao Fruit who, in his effort to erase all information about the Fire Dynasty, did not hesitate to antagonize Yingtian Immortal and three other Immortals. Ao Ling hadn''t expected so much to have happened during her slumber. Fairy Eternity, noticing the awkward atmosphere, kindly offered reassurance and took control, Alright, alright, let''s not dwell on these matters. Thinking more about it won''t lead to any results and with me here, nothing can go wrong. Ao Ling nodded vigorously and said with conviction, I believe in Immortal Sister. Lu Yang thought to himself, Elder Ao Ling, can you not trust her in such situations? And you, your name is Lu Yang, right? Ao Ling got out of bed, swishing her dragon tail. She bowed deeply to Lu Yang and said solemnly, Thank you for reviving Immortal Sister. My husband, the four of us, Lianyi, and Qinghe all owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude! Lu Yang was flustered and certainly did not dare to accept such an honor, but whether he dared or not was not for him to decide, for he couldn''t even make Ao Ling''s single hair strand flutter. Seeing this, Fairy Eternity hurriedly intervened, Ah, Second Boss, don''t be shy. As the Second-in-command of the Immortal Lineage, you hold a much higher position than unnamed disciples like Xiao Ling and Lianyi. Based on seniority, it wouldn''t be too much for Xiao Ling to address you as Senior Brother''. Fairy, don''t talk nonsense. The hierarchy isn''t ordered like that. Lu Yang warned Fairy Eternity with his eyes, but regrettably, Fairy Eternity did not have eyes to see this. Ao Ling bowed again and said with a cunning smile, Elder Brother Lu Yang, Ao Ling pays her respects. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 785 – 784 The Orthodox Heavenly Court Chapter 785: Chapter 784 The Orthodox Heavenly Court Lu Yang''s heart trembled, Fairy, you really aren''t afraid of making a fuss, are you? I haven''t done anything, and I already have two Junior Sisters of Semi-Immortal status. Do I deserve it? If Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were his Junior Sisters, what should their husband, the Kirin Immortal, call him? Have you met Lianyi? Ao Ling suddenly asked. Jiang Lianyi was also an unregistered disciple of Immortal Sister, so if Jiang Lianyi hadn''t awakened, would it be proper for her to call Lu Yang Elder Brother'' before Jiang Lianyi, making her Lianyi''s Senior Sister? We have met her, she was in a deep sleep within the Secret Realm of Demon Territory, and was awakened by the Fairy. I see. Ao Ling thought for a moment that, since both she and Jiang Lianyi were unregistered disciples and had such a good relationship, there was no need to distinguish between Senior and Junior Sisters. Where is Lianyi now? Lu Yang pondered for a moment and replied, She should be in the Demon Territory. She has been inquiring about Elder Ao Ling''s whereabouts. I guess she hasn''t found any clues. Lu Yang hadn''t expected to find Ao Ling before anyone else. Ao Ling laughed and corrected Lu Yang''s way of addressing, If Elder Brother calls me Elder Ao Ling,'' wouldn''t it confuse our generational ranking? Just call me Junior Sister Xiao Ling.'' Lu Yang dared not call her that. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s quite unexpected that Elder Brother Lu Yang could be recognized by Sister. As far as I know, the Immortal Lineage has only ever had Immortal Sister by herself. Fairy Eternity said proudly, You didn''t see that coming, did you? The Second-in-command is a fine seedling of our Immortal Lineage. Without me, he could have attained immortality through enlightenment. Ao Ling was surprised. She hadn''t expected Lu Yang to receive such high praise from Sister, a praise not even her husband and the other three Immortals had ever received. Lu Yang hastened to say, Now, there are three people in the Immortal Lineage. Oh? There''s someone else who has gained Sister''s recognition? Ao Ling was even more astonished. The Immortal Lineage had actually grown threefold. The third person is a Semi-Immortal, formed through the power of faith, and his Dao Fruit Outline is also immortal, said Lu Yang, who had to share the troubles with Immortal Eternity as equally shameless. I also have another Elder Brother? Fairy Eternity waved her hand indifferently, That doesn''t count. The Third Boss, who relied on the shortcut of faith to form his initial Immortal Dao Fruit, is barely considered part of our Immortal Lineage. All he knows is self-destruction; he can''t even master the Playing Dead Technique. According to the Sect''s terms, I am the Sect Leader, the Second-in-command is the Deputy Sect Leader, and the Third Boss would be a menial disciple. You and Lianyi being considered his Senior Sister would be about right. What about husband, do you know where he is? He''s probably still alive, Lu Yang didn''t know how to phrase it. Probably? Ao Ling didn''t understand why Lu Yang would say it like that when she could clearly feel the suppression from above''s Dao Fruit. Otherwise, she would have become an Immortal by now. Elder Lianyi has been awake for over half a year. When she first awoke, she happened to encounter Xiao Zhu, no, Venerate Zhu Tian establishing the Demon Nation. Elder Lianyi clashed with him, and it shocked the world. Nowadays, with no Immortals openly existing in the outer world, the news of two Ancient Semi-Immortals fighting spread quickly, and everyone knows about it. Venerate Zhu Tian''s unification of the Demon Territory and the establishment of the Demon Nation is indeed a major event. The Demon Territory has never been unified since its inception. The current problem is, if the Qilin Immortal is still alive, he should be aware of Elder Lianyi''s awakening. However, he has not shown himself, which is quite strange. This was not only Lu Yang''s opinion but also Yun Zhi''s. Fairy Eternity might not speak it out loud, but perhaps she thought the same in her heart. Ao Ling wore a peculiar expression: It''s only been half a year; isn''t it very normal for my husband not to know? Ah? Don''t you go into retreat, Elder Brother? My husband often goes into retreat for a decade or two. When we were at the Fire Dynasty, he even had a retreat that lasted hundreds of years. Lu Yang: If you put it that way, it seems to make sense. Lu Yang recalled his own cultivation experience; not long ago, he had gone into retreat for an hour. Eldest Senior Sister seemed to be in a state of constant enlightenment, not requiring retreats. Fairy Eternity even advocated for achieving enlightenment through the mortal world and not to go into retreats. Now that I think about it, it''s quite normal for cultivators to go into retreat for ten or eight years, let alone Immortals who have infinite lifespans and a vague sense of time. They are the supreme powerhouses who could even play a game of Go for a hundred years. However, the Time Immortal really did run into trouble, said Lu Yang again. We discovered the physical body of the Time Immortal''s Firmament Tree, scarred all oversurely the result of a battle among Immortals. The Firmament Tree was empty, with no Immortal Soul present. It''s uncertain whether the Immortal Soul dissipated into the world or fled. Fairy Eternity nodded on the side, as Lu Yang conveyed her words. How could this be? Brother Suiyue actually ran into trouble! Ao Ling became seriousthis was no small matter. An Immortal in charge of time could actually die; who could be behind this dark deed? From the intelligence we''ve gathered so far, after you fell into slumber, an Immortal in possession of the Eternity Dao Fruit sought to kill you, resulting in a battle with the Qilin Immortal. The Fire Dynasty was destroyed for unknown reasons, and some Immortals deliberately concealed the existence of the Fire Dynasty, and the fate of the Time Immortal remains unknown. All these events are very likely to have occurred during the same period. Lu Yang hadn''t expected that during the era of the Fire Dynasty, an Immortal was born, which means that there were five Immortals within the Fire Dynasty. Even so, the Fire Dynasty still met its demise. It''s feasible to assume that a single Immortal in possession of the Eternity Dao Fruit couldn''t have done this alone; there must have been some other great unknown event that occurred at the time. By the way, Elder, we''ve also established a Heavenly Court over here. Would you consider joining us? You''ve established a Heavenly Court, too? Ao Ling heard this claim for the first time. Lu Yang touched his head, a rare embarrassed smile on his face: It''s a long story. I formed the Heavenly Court, and truly, I had no idea the Fire Dynasty had established a Heavenly Court; otherwise, I would have chosen a different name. Now, the name of our Heavenly Court is too well-known; it would probably be difficult to change it. You could probably understand that there are some things we''re not convenient to do ourselves. I''ve heard the Fairy talking about the Heavenly Court, so I also crafted one to use that identity for certain matters. Lu Yang heard from Fairy Eternity that the Five Ancient Immortals had come up with many versions of the Heavenly Court. Now it seems, maybe that was the contingency plan prepared by the Yingtian Immortal and his three peers, only Fairy Eternity didn''t know? So who is in this Heavenly Court you''ve established? Lu Yang counted on his fingers and said: Let me list them for you: the Heavenly Court Master is the Fairy, there''s a Senior Sister named Yun Zhi who serves as the Heavenly Court Sect Master, one of the Four Imperial Protectors is Elder Lianyi, there are nine Protector Heavenly Kings, I''m the Young Sect Master, and there are four Saint Heirs. Ao Ling was puzzled: The original purpose of establishing the Heavenly Court was to resurrect Immortal Sister. Since you have resurrected Immortal Sister and she is also the Heavenly Court Master, then the Heavenly Court you''ve established would be the legitimate one. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 786 – 786: 785 Chapter 786: 785 Lu Yang hadn''t anticipated that the Heavenly Court he later established would become the orthodox one. But on closer thought, what Ao Ling said wasn''t without reason. Ao Ling noticed something odd about a member of the Heavenly Court, I don''t know who this Yun Zhi that Senior Brother speaks of is, but she is actually the Sect Master of the Heavenly Court, with a status only below Immortal Sister, ranking even higher than Lianyi. Just as Lu Yang was about to explain, Fairy Eternity interjected, Miss Yun is my archenemy, we are almost equally matched in strength. Once I return to my prime, and with you, the Second-in-command, and Lianyi joining forces, the four of us together will surely be able to defeat Miss Yun and return in triumph. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity in utter surprise, How has this got anything to do with me? Fairy Eternity, as if she had read Lu Yang''s mind, explained, You are the Second-in-command after all. We share weal and woe, fortunes and misfortunes alike. Is the cost of being Second-in-command this heavy? And since I resurrected you, have I even enjoyed a single day of blessings? To think that such an extraordinary person exists, Ao Ling was astonished. To be called an archenemy by Immortal Sister, the people of later generations really should not be underestimated. Lianyi has already crossed hands with her, Fairy Eternity said. What was the outcome? Fairy Eternity seriously said, It was a draw. Relieved, Ao Ling thought that this Yun Zhi was not as difficult to deal with as he had imagined. Senior, are we going to leave via this pearl? Lu Yang felt although the environment inside the pearl was lovely, a favored place for a hermit Cultivator, one couldn''t always stay there. Of course we have to leave, Ao Ling nodded, then asked with confusion, But how do we leave? The space inside the pearl was crafted by the Qilin Immortal, even Fairy Eternity and Ao Ling didn''t know about it, let alone know how to leave. Lu Yang: Fairy Eternity volunteered confidently, That''s easy, it''s just a broken pearl. Shatter it, and we can get out. Forcibly breaking the pearl from the outside would cause the internal space to teleport randomly, but breaking the pearl from the inside wouldn''t present this problem. Lu Yang was startled; this was an Immortal Artifact refined from an entire star, capable of neutralizing all poisons and containing a small world within it. To talk of shattering an Immortal Artifact as if it were nothing seemed excessively extravagant. Then what do you suggest we do? Fairy Eternity had only this one solution. Lu Yang scratched his head; he was even less aware of what to do. Speaking of which, when I entered this pearl, it was constantly flying. Where was it flying to? Within the inner circle of Penglai Island, at the core of the Ninth-grade Spirit Vein. Unknown to all, the three Transcendance Tribulation Stage powerhouses of the Human race from the East Sea secretly gathered here. Big brother, are we really going to do this? The person speaking was nervous, the Island Master of Yingzhou, known as Mr. Listening Sea. Three Mountains Taoist sighed softly, There''s nothing else I can do; I am deep in the mire of faith and cannot extricate myself. Although I''ve established faith in various places to aid in the formation of the Dao Fruit Outline and become a Semi-Immortal, the power of faith also has its drawbacks. Let''s not mention the fact that I was once worshipped by a being of higher status to the point of vomiting blood; that was actually not too bad, as such Great Powers wouldn''t worship me every dayit was a rare occurrence in the world. The worst is that my body is not under my control, but influenced by faith; every action is to fulfill the wishes of the believers! Three Mountains Taoist had watched helplessly numerous times as his body disobeyed his commands and acted against his intentions. My physical body is almost completely out of my control, I must act to save it while I can still control it. The fact that Three Mountains Taoist had become a Semi-Immortal was only known to the Island Master of Fangzhang Island and the Island Master of Yingzhou. If not for Three Mountains Taoist''s dire situation, he would have long publicized his Semi-Immortal cultivation level and unified the East Sea. Three Mountains Taoist said resentfully, I''ve tried letting my daughter do evil things to ruin my reputation, but the faith of the East Sea cultivators in me is deep-rooted, and a few misdeeds couldn''t harm my reputation at all! There are not a few Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators in the East Sea, big brother, so why do you want to possess the Old Dragon Emperor? Although he is the most powerful Transcendance Tribulation Stage in the East Sea, his lifespan is also reaching its limit. The one asking the question was the Island Master of Fangzhang Island, Venerate of the Six Harmonies. Three Mountains Taoist waved his hand dismissively, You don''t need to worry about this. Semi-Immortals and Immortals differ; an Immortal''s cultivation resides both in the immortal soul and the immortal body. A Semi-Immortal''s cultivation is all in the soul, and the Dao Fruit Outline is bound to my soul. Once I possess the Old Dragon Emperor, I will still be a Semi-Immortal, and the Old Dragon Emperor''s lifespan will jump from ten thousand to a hundred thousand years. There is no need to worry about lifespan issues in the future. Moreover, the Old Dragon Emperor commands the entire Long Clan, and what is the Long Clan? It is where the Dragon Clan Ancestor was born, not to mention that the Dragon Clan Ancestor was the Qilin Immortal''s wife. One can imagine the wealth of the Long Clan, not only in terms of Spirit Stones. They might even have Semi-Immortal or Immortal level magic artifacts, like the stone pillar he always wraps around, which is at least a Semi-Immortal level magic artifact! Once I possess the Old Dragon Emperor, all of this will be ours! The words of Three Mountains Taoist made the other two Island Masters'' blood boil with excitement. It''s just a pity that the old geezer, the Old Dragon Emperor, refuses to leave the stone pillar. We can only make our move when he holds his longevity feast! Three Mountains Taoist sighed. The Dragon Palace had profound depths, even as a Semi-Immortal he dared not charge in rashly. The Island Master of Fangzhang Island, Venerate of the Six Harmonies, asked again, But possessing the Old Dragon Emperor in front of a crowd is no simple matter, setting aside the fact that everyone will see, the point of possession would be lost. Most importantly, big brother, your Dao Fruit Outline won''t be of any help in possessing him, and your soul strength is not as strong as the Old Dragon Emperor''s. How will you manage it? Three Mountains Taoist smiled coldly, already prepared for this, Six Harmonies, have you forgotten the Great Void Immortal Grass'' on Yingzhou Island? Venerate of the Six Harmonies was shocked, You mean the Great Void Immortal Grass? It is widely rumored that a stalk of Immortal Grass that grants everlasting life grows deep within the Eight-Grade Spirit Veins of Yingzhou Island, planted by the ancient Venerate of Evergreen during the Ancient Times. But in reality, it''s not the said Immortal Grass but the Great Void Immortal Grass that causes hallucinations. Those who are poisoned by the Great Void Immortal Grass fall into an illusionary realm, believing themselves to be immortal in their dreams, hence the myth of the Immortal Grass that grants everlasting life.'' The poison of the Great Void Immortal Grass would affect even a Semi-Immortal, which is extremely terrifying. Over the long years, the Island Master of Yingzhou had already mastered the antidote to the poison of the Great Void Immortal Grass. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We just need to release the Great Void Immortal Grass at the longevity feast under the guise of presenting a gift, catching the Old Dragon Emperor off guard. Then, everyone will be poisoned and fall into the illusionary realm, the Old Dragon Emperor included. Only we will be spared. The poison of the Great Void will affect even the soul, and I will take that opportunity to possess the Old Dragon Emperor in one fell swoop! Afterwards, no one will know what happened at the longevity feast! Three Mountains Taoist had long prepared for possessing the Old Dragon Emperor, taking every precaution to ensure that all was ready. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 787 – 786: Meticulous Plan, Infallible Chapter 787: Chapter 786: Meticulous Plan, Infallible So how do we move the Great Void Immortal Grass? the Vast Sea Daoist Lord continued to inquire, his brows slightly furrowed, full of concern. He always felt that the preparations this time were not secure enough. If we don''t set up restrictions around the Immortal Grass, the poisonous gas will be released all along the way, poisoning every creature it passes. That would be all too obvious. But if we do set restrictions, I''m afraid a small box wouldn''t be enough to contain it, right? Mr. Listening Sea was confident about this issue. He took out a small wooden box, Can you feel even a trace of poison coming from inside? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord was startled, Is the Great Void Immortal Grass inside this? Indeed, it is. Mr. Listening Sea opened the wooden box, and a slender and elegant Immortal Herb appeared before the three of them. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord instinctively urged his cultivation technique to resist the poison but realized that although the Immortal Grass was within reach, it emitted no poison. What kind of Array Method is this? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord noticed that besides the Great Void Immortal Grass, array patterns were also carved within the wooden box. Mr. Listening Sea closed the wooden box with a faint smile, Everything has its nemesis, and for the Great Void Immortal Grass, there is something that overcomes it. This is a detoxifying Array Method discovered by the sages of Yingzhou in an ancient secret realm which can neutralize all poisons, precisely countering the Great Void Immortal Grass. Regrettably, according to research, this set of detoxifying Array Method should have an Array Eye, but it has never been found. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord was amazed, not expecting such a wonderful thing to exist. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord wanted to open the box again to take another look at this rare object, but Mr. Listening Sea stopped him. It cannot be opened again. Inside the wooden box, there is another Array Method set up. The next time the box is opened, the other Array Method will crush the Great Void Immortal Grass, releasing all of its poisonous gas, which even this detoxifying Array Method would not be able to suppress. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord then realized, So it is to be opened during the Old Dragon Emperor''s birthday banquet! Exactly. After thinking for a moment, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord felt that everything had been calculated from the beginning, with no details overlooked. The only flaw is that the Juxuan Island thieves failed to do their job well, the Three Mountains Taoist sighed softly. There''s a Dragon Ball in the Dragon Palace, said to be an object from ancient times, greatly related to the Dragon Clan Ancestor. The Old Dragon Emperor treasures it deeply, and that Dragon Ball also has detoxifying properties, which might affect the Great Void Immortal Grass. Fortunately, although the Juxuan Island thieves did not manage to steal the Dragon Ball, intelligence from the Sea City of the Dragon Palace says that a disciple from the Dao Seeking Sect took it. Even the Dragon Palace doesn''t know where the Dragon Ball has gone. It''s better lost. As long as the Dragon Palace can''t find the Dragon Ball, anything is possible. Mr. Listening Sea handed the box to the Three Mountains Taoist, who solemnly took care of it. The trio exchanged smiles and set about their tasks. No one noticed that a pellet the size of an elixir flew towards Penglai Island at an unbelievable speed, passing through the layers of restrictions, through the wooden box, and precisely into the center of the detoxifying Array Method. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It looked just like the Array Eye. The Great Void Immortal Grass withered at an incredible rate. Lu Yang, come forth! the Vast Sea Daoist Lord called out, using the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, and gently tugging at the void. All to no avail. It shouldn''t be like this, where has that boy Lu Yang run off to? Vast Sea Daoist Lord could not understand. He possessed the embryonic form of a Spatial Dao Fruit, which allowed him to travel anywhere in the Cultivation World effortlessly, and locating a Nascent Soul cultivator through the power of the embryonic Dao Fruit was a simple task. Lu Yang, come! Vast Sea Daoist Lord attempted his method once again, reaching out and scratching at the air, but he still could not find any trace of Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou watched Vast Sea Daoist Lord as if he were possessed by fierce ghosts, his body not obeying his commands, scratching at an empty space incessantly, remaining silent all the while. Since even the Grandmaster couldn''t find Lu Yang, it''s feared that the kid might have gone to some secret realm laid by immortals or the likes. Five days ago, Vast Sea Daoist Lord had used the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to open a spatial channel and stepped across to the East Sea in one stride, asking Meng Jingzhou and the others for information. Meng Jingzhou and the other two had no idea where Lu Yang had flown off to, all shaking their heads, unable to clarify. Vast Sea Daoist Lord had no choice but to keep using the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, summoning Lu Yang like one would summon a soul. And had not succeeded. Later, Vast Sea Daoist Lord brought Meng Jingzhou, the three of them, and Xiao Xinghaia hero of the Long Clanback to the Kunpeng Clan, and the revered Black Feather greeted them personally. Even the formidable Black Feather was but a junior in front of Vast Sea Daoist Lord. If the records were not mistaken, Vast Sea Daoist Lord had once had dealings with the Kunpeng Clan, and that was all fifty thousand years ago. Whether looking at cultivation level or seniority, Black Feather did not dare to act presumptuously. Don''t worry, little Meng and the rest of you. With me here, I have no rivals in the entire East Sea, Vast Sea Daoist Lord said indifferently, his tone revealing an unsurpassed confidence. His words were not mistaken. For the East Sea that lacked a semi-immortal, he indeed was an invincible presence. Five days later, when the aftereffects of Tao Yaoye using her Feather Transformation Immortal Body disappeared, and the birthday banquet of the Old Dragon Emperor was about to commence, Vast Sea Daoist Lord took everyone to attend the banquet. The nine-thousand-year-old birthday banquet of the Old Dragon Emperor was a top-tier event in the East Sea. All Sea Clan and Human race cultivators above the Void Refinement Stage received invitations. Vast Sea Daoist Lord stood with his hands behind his back, atop auspicious clouds. The sea surface was full of Human race cultivators showing off divine abilities, crossing the East Sea to join the banquet. The sea held countless old ancestors of various races, transforming into their original formsbe it fish, crab, or shellfishaccepting the invitation to come. It''s been a long time since I visited the East Sea, and it''s still as bustling as ever, Vast Sea Daoist Lord commented casually, displaying the demeanor of a Daoist lord. In terms of the number of species, the East Sea was even more abundant than the Demon Territory. You''ve traveled the East Sea before, Grand Ancestor? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. Vast Sea Daoist Lord laughed heartily, his spirits high, Of course. Once upon a time, I made quite a name for myself in the East Sea. Alas, you young cultivators only know that I''m the reviver of the Seek Dao Sect, not aware of my experiences in the East Sea. Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s active years in the East Sea were too distant, so far back that even Clan Leader Xiao and Xiao Xinghai had not heard of his exploits there. The Vast Sea'' in my Daoist title is to commemorate the years I spent active in the East Sea. Back then, I was still in the Body Integration Realm, studying the way of space, which caused spatial turbulence that transported me from Seek Dao Sect to the East Sea. I was severely injured by the spatial turbulence, my power fallen to less than that of the Golden Core Stage. Fortunately, fishermen of that time saved me. In that small fishing village, I met a little princess who had snuck out of the Dragon Palace. We hit it off right away. Under the little princess''s care, my injuries gradually healed. We got along famously and became Dao companions, adventuring together in the East Sea, seeking Immortal Herbs, encountering Tribulation Cultivators, and entering Secret Realms Vast Sea Daoist Lord let out a long sigh, his tone full of melancholy, Alas, a different path does not allow for common plans,'' we belonged to different races and couldn''t be together at the end. Meng Jingzhou and the others were immersed in Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s sigh, as if they could feel his emotions from that time. In the back, Black Feather muttered to himself, That''s not right. Didn''t I hear that it was the Long Clan who said dragons are naturally lascivious, and that Elder Vast Sea couldn''t withstand the pressure and secretly slipped away? Vast Sea Daoist Lord suddenly turned his head, staring intently at Black Feather. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 788 – 787: Transcendance Tribulation Stage Fights Back Against Semi–Immortal Chapter 788: Chapter 787: Transcendance Tribulation Stage Fights Back Against Semi-Immortal The battle between those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and Semi-Immortals was about to erupt, a high-level combat which hadn''t been seen in the East Sea for a hundred thousand years. As a seasoned veteran at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the respected Hei Yu acted decisively and without hesitation. While Vast Sea Daoist Lord was immersed in the sorrow of his memories, he secretly spurred the Dao of Time in a counterattack against Vast Sea Daoist Lord, appealing to time to unravel a corner of the historical truth. Vast Sea Daoist Lord dared not be careless, countering with the embryonic outline of the Spatial Dao Fruit. Hei Yu even used some unknown secret technique, causing Vast Sea Daoist Lord to lose one of his five senses, leaving him temporarily deaf. Even as Hei Yu pleaded for mercy multiple times, Vast Sea Daoist Lord heard none of it. Vast Sea Daoist Lord narrowly won, yet Hei Yu was defeated with honor! Meng Jingzhou felt that the Kunpeng Clan truly deserved their reputation as one the ten great Sea Clans; their survival to this day must surely be tied to their formidable strength. Out of consideration for the many races coming and going above the surface of the East Sea and the presence of the Kunpeng people nearby, Vast Sea Daoist Lord didn''t strike with full force, thus leaving Hei Yu with some dignity. Therefore, Hei Yu''s face was not looking good. Xiao, the Clan Leader, and Xiao Xinghai sighed inwardly, feeling the elder truly courted death by speaking recklessly about everything. Xiao Xinghai was almost ready to bring out a coffin, to prevent the elder from having an unattended corpse left in the wilderness, which would make people say that the descendants of the Kunpeng Clan were unfilial. No need to bring it out since he''s still alive. This coffin had been soaked in a large amount of Dragon''s Blood, turning the pure black coffin completely blood red inside and out, which looked particularly terrifying, and its quality had risen by a half tier compared to before. Upon hearing the shameful past uncovered by Hei Yu, Su Yi Ren became even more determined to make good use of the Yang Invigorating Essence Blood in the bottle. Exactly which kind of Demon Beast''s blood is this? It seems even more effective than Dragon and Phoenix blood; could it possibly be from an offspring produced by a Dragon and a Phoenix? A group of people sneaked into the East Sea, and as soon as they went under the water, they heard someone calling out. Yi Ren, over here, over here! Looking toward the voice, Su Yi Ren saw a Dragon girl draped in a flowing, colorful scale dress waving at her. The Dragon girl''s facial features were smooth and she was a rare gentle beauty. Gu''er, what are you doing here? Su Yi Ren asked in surprise; it was this very Ao Gu''er who had invited her to the Old Dragon Emperor''s birthday banquet. Ao Gu''er took Su Yi Ren''s hand, her dissatisfaction apparent, That''s what I''m saying, you didn''t come to the Dragon Palace to see me sooner, waiting until the day of the banquet to show up. Ao Gu''er didn''t forget the matter at hand and formally greeted Vast Sea Daoist Lord, This must be Senior Vast Sea, my father sent me here to wait for you all. Upon hearing the name Ao Gu''er, the expressions of Meng Jingzhou and others turned odd. After all, it had been from Ao Gu''er that Daoist Buyu had stolen the Dragon Ball, shamelessly calling her mommy'' afterward. It was fortunate that Lu Yang hadn''t come along; otherwise, what an awkward situation this would be. Meng Jingzhou thought again that it was wrong; he was just an onlooker enjoying the show, what did Lu Yang''s awkwardness have to do with him? It''s a pity Old Lu didn''t come. Ao Gu''er led everyone to dive down, all the way to the bottom of the sea, to the end of the Sea City intricately shaped like a True Dragonthe Dragon Palace. The Dragon Palace was surrounded by age-old corals, with gently swaying seaweeds as curtains, and the palace complex was majestic and splendid. The interior walls of the Dragon Palace were inlaid with a variety of dazzling gemstones and pearls, emitting a soft, yet blinding light. There were numerous shrimp and crab guards standing in strict vigilance, as well as patrolling members of the Yaksha clan. A portion of the guests had already arrived at the Dragon Palace; they were the heads of major forces, extremely interested in the movements of the top cultivators of the Cultivation World. Vast Sea Daoist Lord was no mystery, having been very active fifty thousand years ago, with many images of him passed down through the ages. Look, that''s Vast Sea Daoist Lord! The legendary Semi-Immortal Why don''t we have such characters in the East Sea? In the struggle of the Great Era, even Semi-Immortals have begun to appear. Ao Gu''er led the group through the Dragon Palace and arrived at its deepest part, pushing open the heavy doors where an ancient Azure Dragon coiled around a giant stone pillar that seemed to have no end in sight. In front of Vast Sea Daoist Lord, the Old Dragon Emperor dared not act arrogantly. He climbed down from the stone pillar and, with a thud, transformed into human form. The Old Dragon Emperor really was very old. Having taken human form, he resembled an elder with one foot in the coffin, tremblingly walking as if a single wave could knock him over. Ao Gu''er hurriedly went to support him. Ao Cang pays his respects to Senior Vast Sea. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Enough, if you''re unwell, there''s no need to strain yourself, Vast Sea Daoist Lord said, seeing the Old Dragon Emperor like this, worried he might fall over and lose consciousness. I''ve come here to talk about the matter of the Dragon Ball. Originally, I had planned to use my Embryonic Dao Fruit to easily find Lu Yang and your Dragon Ball. I just don''t know what went wrong later on, but I''ve been unable to find him. What''s so special about your Dragon Ball? The Old Dragon Emperor shook his head: I don''t know either. I only know it''s an ancient relic, indestructible and has the power to detoxify. I didn''t even know there was a smaller pearl inside the Dragon Ball. An ancient relic, and you''ve never thought to investigate its origins? The Old Dragon Emperor looked troubled: Senior, as you know, there have been gaps in history. We know so little of the ancient times. When our ancestors inherited the Dragon Palace, it was filled with all kinds of heavenly materials and Spirit Treasures, and we didn''t recognize many of them. The Dragon Ball was among these treasures, not particularly conspicuous. It took us tens of thousands of years, but we finally managed to categorize all these treasures. Just categorizing them was difficult enough; tracing their origins is even more impossible. You can understand that, right? Vast Sea Daoist Lord blew his beard and glared. When had he ever experienced such wealth? If the Seek Dao Sect had been this rich, would he have become known as a great reviver of the sect? Wasn''t it because he appeared when the Seek Dao Sect was at its poorest that he was hailed as a reviver? Even though he later made the Seek Dao Sect wealthy, it hadn''t reached the ostentatious level of the Dragon Palace. Of course, the Seek Dao Sect was definitely richer than the Long Clan now, having taken down several lairs of Semi-Immortals. Well then, since you don''t have any leads, I will try harder to find them after the birthday banquet is over. Vast Sea Daoist Lord said it casually, but he had no confidence in his heart. With no leads, where was he going to find Lu Yang? He had promised to protect him, yet it was an inauspicious start. By the way, Senior, there is someone from our Long Clan who would like to meet you, the Old Dragon Emperor said. Who? Vast Sea Daoist Lord thought to himself. He hadn''t been to the Dragon Palace for tens of thousands of years, what familiar person could there be? A graceful and alluring Dragon Beauty emerged from behind the stone pillar. Her eyes captivated the soul, and the three dragon scales on her forehead added an irresistible charm. Yi, Yi Ren? Vast Sea Daoist Lord was unsettled, this person was Ao Ya, who had left an indelible mark in his heart. You''ve become a Semi-Immortal too?! It had been fifty thousand years; could someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage live that long? In front of Ao Ya, Vast Sea Daoist Lord became visibly uncomfortable, not knowing where to put his hands. Ao Ya gave Vast Sea Daoist Lord a look: I''m not as capable as you are. I was just a person at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Before I went into slumber, I told my descendants to either wake me up if the Long Clan faced a crisis or when you resurfaced. Ao Ya, smiling radiantly, took Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s hand and pulled him toward the adjacent room without any explanation: Conveniently, I''ve just awakened a few days ago and haven''t restored my strength to its former level. It''s a perfect time for Intercourse Cultivation with me. It''s also a good opportunity to discuss why you ran away back then! Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s face turned pale in an instant. He came to the East Sea to protect Lu Yang but somehow, his chastity was jeopardized first? The Transcendance Tribulation Stage was challenging a Semi-Immortal once again. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 789 – 788: Great Victory at Transcendance Tribulation Stage Chapter 789: Chapter 788: Great Victory at Transcendance Tribulation Stage Vast Sea Daoist Lord looked helplessly at everyone, hoping for assistance. Being a Semi-Immortal was merely having one more Dao Fruit Outline than those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, with no increase to physical constitution; after fifty thousand years, facing Ao Ya again, he was afraid he would end up with the same fate as fifty thousand years ago. Unfortunately, in this situation, even Li Haoran, the cultivator with the best cultivation level in the room, was unable to help, to say nothing of the others. Although Meng Jingzhou''s blood possessed Yang Invigorating effects, his limited cultivation meant his blood was only effective for cultivators at the Divine Transformation Stage and was of no use on this occasion. Everyone bid farewell to Vast Sea Daoist Lord with eager eyes. Once Ao Ya took Vast Sea Daoist Lord into an adjacent secret chamber, the atmosphere at the scene returned to normal. The Old Dragon Emperor cleared his throat and his old face reddened; in terms of cultivation level, Ao Ya was inferior to him, but after all, she was an ancient ancestor from fifty thousand years ago with a status that made it inappropriate to say anything. But taking an old flame straight to the room upon reunion seemed overeager. However, such thoughts could only be muttered inwardly. The Old Dragon Emperor could understand the urgency of ancestor Ao Ya, considering that as a member of the Dragon Clan, he also shared the innate lustful trait. It''s just that he was too old now to act on it. Vast Sea senior and ancestor Ao Ya are reminiscing about the glorious old days; there''s still some time before the royal banquet begins. Why not go to the main hall and catch up with old friends? Everyone readily agreed. The main hall of the Dragon Palace was a huge palace built from colorful corals, with mother-of-pearl reflecting the bright moonlight, creating bright, glowing walls, while seaweed swayed gently like emerald curtains. Members of the Sea Clan attending the banquet had transformed into human forms for convenience; otherwise, their true forms were too varied and different in size, some tens of feet long, some thousands, making it impossible to sit together. By this time, half the invited cultivators had already arrived, and when Meng Jingzhou entered the main hall, he even saw the Second Prince, who was in high spirits. It was said that the Second Prince''s search for life-extending treasures was not going well. It occurred to Meng Jingzhou that it wasn''t necessary to use longevity items to extend Emperor Xia''s life, as using an Immortal Herb like the Feathery Immortal Grass that forcibly elevated one''s realm could also extend one''s life. With a higher realm, longevity wouldn''t be a problem. However, he wasn''t prepared to tell this to the Second Prince, who was deliberately trying to ingratiate himself; Meng Jingzhou didn''t like this Second Prince very much. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the Second Prince saw Meng Jingzhou, his eyes lit up and he came forward to greet him, Meng Jingzhou, you really came. Ever since Lu Yang and his companions were abducted by a mysterious cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he had fallen into a state of anxious unease. Fortunately, later on, he heard that Lu Yang and the others were now in the Dragon Palace''s Sea City, currently residing with the Kunpeng Clan, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief. If something had happened to Lu Yang and his companions on his ship, whether he could have returned to Great Xia alive was questionable. With the resources of the Seek Dao Sect and Meng Family, if they really sought revenge, the ten cultivators at the Body Integration Realm and one at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage aboard those three ships wouldn''t stand a chance. I deeply regret Lu Yang''s disappearance and have sent people to inquire about his whereabouts to no avail, the Second Prince sighed, shaking his head in genuine regret. If he could find Lu Yang, he would be indebted to him, and Lu Yang would likely support him in the fight for the throne later on. It''s fine; Old Lu has a huge life, nothing will happen to him, Meng Jingzhou said carelessly. If there was anyone among the present company who was least worried about Lu Yang''s safety, it would undoubtedly be Meng Jingzhou. If the Old Dragon Emperor could encounter trouble, Old Lu certainly would not. Vast Sea senior didn''t come? the Second Prince continued, wishing to meet this legendary ancestor of resurgence. The grandmaster is discussing the Dao with friends of the Dragon Clan. I see. Meng Jingzhou and the people from the Kunpeng Clan were seated together, munching on the fruits and melons on the table every now and then. The Dragon Palace began to stir slightly, mainly because the cultivators from the human race were reacting quite strongly. The Blackfeather Venerable turned to look and let out a soft huh. I didn''t expect the Three Mountains Taoist and his two companions to arrive so early. They''re really showing great respect to the Old Dragon Emperor, he said. The Three Mountains Taoist, Mr. Tinghai, and the Six Harmonies Venerable were pillars of the East Sea cultivators, with immense influence. In particular, the Three Mountains Taoist was venerated by human cultivators, many of whom had bowed down to his statues praying for a smooth cultivation journey. Man Gu noticed that the Three Mountains Taoist was carrying a small wooden box and suddenly remembered that they seemed to have come empty-handed. Should we also prepare some gifts? he wondered. Man Gu felt a bit embarrassed that they came to the East Sea and freeloaded without offering anything in return. Meng Jingzhou waved his hand dismissively, The Old Dragon Emperor is an elder. It should be the cultivators of the Void Refinement and Body Integration realms who prepare gifts. We, the juniors, just need to take care of eating and drinking. Reassured, Man Gu buried his head back into eating the fruits. Blackfeather. A majestic-looking member of the Sea Clan approached to greet him, his specific race indiscernible. The Blackfeather Venerable also smiled as he saw the visitor, Xuanshui, it''s been ten years since we last met. I heard you were bedridden not long ago, but now you''re as lively as ever? Don''t even mention it. If I hadn''t made up an excuse, those descendants of mine would still want me to be the clan leader, which is really annoying. I told them I''m old and frail, bedridden, and that it''s time for a new clan leader. I''ve always told you that being a clan leader is no easy job. Look at me, I''ve been retired for a long time, said the Blackfeather Venerable smugly, taking pride in his foresight. Seeing the two exchanging pleasantries, Meng Jingzhou quietly asked Xiao Xinghai who that person was. That''s Xuanshui Venerable from the Black Tortoise Clan who''s at the transcendence tribulation stage. He and Old Blackfeather have known each other since they were young. The two have a very close relationship and often act together. Because both of them have black bodies, they''re known as the Two Blacks of the East Sea.'' The Two Blacks of the East Sea? You know, our clan is known for its speed, while the Black Tortoise Clan is known for its defense. When the two elders were younger, they couldn''t sit still and were always causing trouble. If they encountered someone they couldn''t provoke, Old Blackfeather would just grab Xuanshui Venerable and run. If the pursuer was relentless and chased after them, the elder would use Xuanshui Venerable''s tortoise shell to block the attacks and use the force of the attacks to speed up their escape. This move was invincible, and no one could do anything about them. Now that they''ve both reached the transcendence tribulation stage, they rarely act together. Did they get more sedate with age? It''s more that Old Blackfeather''s speed has reached the pinnacle; no one can catch up with him anymore, so he no longer needs Xuanshui Venerable''s protection. Besides Xuanshui Venerable, the other seven great transcendence tribulation stage members of the Sea Clans took their seats. Some of them were exceptionally handsome, others looked ordinary, but they all shared one trait: their eyes were restrained, displaying an extraordinary presence. In contrast, both the Blackfeather Venerable and Xuanshui Venerable''s eyes were roving, giving off an unserious vibe. The seven Sea Clan transcendence tribulation stage members kept their distance from Blackfeather Venerable and Xuanshui Venerable, afraid that the two might reveal their shameful past. As time passed and the time for the birthday banquet drew closer, all the invited guests had arrived. Ao Ya and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord left the secret chamber to go to the birthday banquet. Ao Ya looked radiant and spirited, having recovered her former strength. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord looked deathly pale, his calves trembling. Esteemed ancestor, are you all right? Meng Jingzhou asked with concern. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord clenched his teeth and forced a smile, No major issue, just need a moment to recover. I envy you for having a Single Body Spiritual Root; you don''t have to suffer like me. Meng Jingzhou: Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 790 – 789: Delivering a Big Gift Chapter 790: Chapter 789: Delivering a Big Gift Although the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit that the Vast Sea Daoist Lord possessed wasn''t the weakest among the Semi-Immortals, Meng Jingzhou felt that once he himself reached the level of a Semi-Immortal, he might well be capable of battling the Vast Sea Daoist Lord! Particularly when he saw Ao Ya and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord exchanging flirtatious glances, the Daoist Lord was clearly enjoying it. Meng Jingzhou then knew that when the Vast Sea Daoist Lord had been dragged into the secret chamber to be squeezed dry, it was of his own volition; otherwise, he would have long since used his Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to escape! Envious of the Single Body Spiritual Root, huh? Wait until I cultivate to the Semi-Immortal level, then I''ll let you experience the Single Curse Fist of a Semi-Immortal! Finally, the Old Dragon Emperor made his entrance. With the appearance of the birthday-elder Old Dragon Emperor, everyone in the venue rose in unison, offering congratulations on his longevity. Their voices thundered, resembling the roar of waves crashing against mountains. All the high-ranking cultivators from the East Sea gathered here to jointly congratulate him, and only the Old Dragon Emperor in the East Sea could enjoy such a treatment. The only exceptions were Ao Ya and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord; they ranked higher than the Old Dragon Emperor and needed no such display of respect. Alright, alright, there''s no need to be so reverential towards this old man, the Old Dragon Emperor, sitting on the Palace Master''s seat, said with a charitable smile on his face. He signaled everyone to be at ease, asserting that the most crucial part of celebrating longevity was to relax. The clam ladies and Fishman tribe danced gracefully in the center of the main hall, their dance movements were so enchantingly beautiful that they captivated the audience. Dancing was also a method of cultivation, and there weren''t a few cultivators who used dance to pursue the Dao; it''s just that very few cultivators chose this path for cultivation. Up to now, the one who had achieved the highest mastery through dance was Zhu Tian. Ever since Zhu Tian came into the world and established the Demon Nation, more cultivators started to take the path of using dance to pursue the Dao. Can''t find any other way to leave this damned pearl, maybe it''s still best just to smash it, Fairy Eternity said with a smug laugh, sure that in the end, her initially proposed method was the solution. Lu Yang, having no other alternative, agreed to Fairy Eternity''s method. The birthday banquet proceeded in an orderly fashion. There was the dance in the water, the conch clan played immortal music, and Water Clan scholars recited poetry and composed verses praising the authority and grace of the Old Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Clan Elders transformed into their true forms, revealed their magical skills, or put on a play about the great deeds the Old Dragon Emperor had done in his youth. Seeing this, the Old Dragon Emperor raised his cup high and laughed heartily, as if he had become two thousand years younger. The Black Feather Venerable felt very uncomfortable below, as behind those great deeds there lay untold stories unknown to most. He was very tempted to reveal them, but considering this was a birthday feast, it wouldn''t be good if the play depicted the old birthday star whacking people with his cane. The Xuan Water Venerable also felt extremely uncomfortable. The play came to a close and next was the presentation of birthday gifts. In his youth, the Old Dragon Emperor was a playboy, unrestrained and promiscuous, with no fewer than thirty children. It is well known that the higher the cultivation level of a cultivator, the more difficult it is for them to have offspring, and the Dragon Clan was no exception. Take Ao Ya as an example, when she was inseparable from the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, spending an entire month without leaving the chamber, yet Ao Ya did not conceive. Father Emperor, this is a Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir that I asked the Great Xia Pill Refining Grandmaster to refine. It can regulate the body and nourish both body and spirit, said the Crown Prince of the Dragon Palace, opening a box containing a spirit elixir with nine elixir patterns. As soon as the box was opened, a rich fragrance wafted out, truly a marvelous elixir. Father Emperor, this is an Everlasting Colorful Evergreen Flower I collected from the depths of the Nether Abyss seabed, said the Second Prince of the Dragon Palace, presenting his gift. The Everlasting Colorful Evergreen Flower, which never withers, symbolizes longevity and is very suitable as a gift. However, this flower grows in the Nether Abyss, a place teeming with Body Integration Realm Demon Beasts, full of danger. Being able to pick such a flower is enough to show the filial piety of the Second Prince of the Dragon Palace. More than thirty princes and princesses successively presented their gifts, some focusing on effects, others on sentiment. The common point was that all these items were extremely difficult to obtain, and each new item brought forth exclamations from the crowd. It was no wonder the affluent Dragon Palace could afford to give such valuable gifts. The majority of their gifts of the Body Integration Realm couldn''t compare to these. The Everlasting Colorful Evergreen Flower is quite pretty, muttered the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, as he chewed on the Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir to restore his Yang Qi. Meng Jingzhou looked at the Vast Sea Daoist Lord with a bizarre expression. How come you always carry that thing around, Venerable Ancestor? Vast Sea Daoist Lord seethed silently, transmitting his explanation: This was just taken from our sect by using the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit! Meng Jingzhou gave an oh'' in response. Suddenly, he saw Vast Sea Daoist Lord reach under the table, secretly using the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to open a small spatial gate that led directly to the Nether Abyss, and he harvested a five-colored everlasting flower. I will give this to little Ya after the birthday celebration is over, Vast Sea Daoist Lord said, brimming with joy. After the princes, princesses, Dragon Clan elders, and those in the Body Integration Realm had presented their gifts, it was the turn of those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to express their regards. Among all the gifts presented before, the one that Old Dragon Emperor liked the most was the Ancestral Dragon Herb given by Ao Ran. He immediately called for Ao Ran to bring the Ancestral Dragon Herb forward, wanting to take a good look at it. The Old Dragon Emperor held immense reverence for the Dragon Clan Ancestor, the mighty Ao Ling Ancient Ancestor, known as one of the strongest Semi-Immortals. He similarly cherished everything related to Ao Ling. He carefully examined the Ancestral Dragon Herb, shaped like a dragon''s claw, as if envisioning a scene from Ancient Times where the Dragon Clan Ancestor was carefully nurturing the Ancestral Dragon Herb, watching it grow strong and vigorous. Dragon Emperor Elder, I have an item here that also relates to the Dragon Clan Ancestor, said Three Mountains Taoist, holding up a wooden box with both hands as a sign of respect to the Old Dragon Emperor. Although Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s arrival had put him on edge for a moment, the thought of the Great Void Immortal Grass being effective even for a Semi-Immortal had calmed him down. Oh, it''s also related to the Dragon Clan Ancestor? What is inside the box? Old Dragon Emperor''s interest was piqued. Despite regular conflicts between the Sea Clan and the Human race in the East Sea, he still held admiration for Three Mountains Taoist, the Human race leader. The Dragon Clan Ancestor was a legendary figure in the East Sea, his influence not at all inferior to Jiang Lianyi''s influence in the Demon Territory. All eyes turned towards Three Mountains Taoist, eager to know what was inside the box. Master Hearsea and the Sovereign of the Six Harmonies, lacking in experience, started sweating coldly at the thought of what was about to happen. With a slight smile and a calm demeanor, Three Mountains Taoist spoke unhurriedly, The most important part of a gift is the surprise. Why not have Dragon Emperor Elder open it himself to see? That sounds good. Standing nearby, Ao Gu''er took the wooden box and handed it to the Old Dragon Emperor. Seeing this, Three Mountains Taoist knew his plan was mostly successful. In fact, there was nothing related to the Dragon Clan Ancestor inside the box; it was simply an excuse to get the Old Dragon Emperor to open the box himself and get close to the poison of the Great Void Immortal Grass. Impatient, the Old Dragon Emperor opened the wooden box. A bang'' was heard, as if something had shattered, and thick smoke billowed out from the box, obscuring the view. Two figures suddenly appeared. When Old Dragon Emperor saw one of the figures clearly, he was dumbstruck, too excited to speak for a long while. Clutching his chest, his eyes rolled back, and he nearly passed out. Three Mountains Taoist circulated his cultivation technique to resist the poison of the Great Void Immortal Grass. He hadn''t expected the poison of the Great Void Immortal Grass to be so potent that it could even block Spiritual Sense and sight. A cold smile crept across his lips as he casually approached; Dragon Emperor Elder, do you like the grand gift I have brought you? I-I like it. Do you currently feel your mind is blurred, your soul unstable, as if experiencing illusions? Yes. As Three Mountains Taoist moved closer, a look of triumph on his face, he froze upon reaching the Old Dragon Emperor and seeing the two figures in the smoke. As the smoke dispersed, the figures of Ao Ling and Lu Yang were revealed. Three Mountains Taoist stood rooted to the spot, his gaze empty and fixed. How is the Dragon Clan Ancestor here? Have I been poisoned too? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 791 – 790 Ao Ling Appears Chapter 791: Chapter 790 Ao Ling Appears Dragon Clan Ancestor?! Those attending the birthday banquet, upon seeing the strikingly beautiful woman in the black dress standing quietly in front of the Old Dragon Emperor, all sharply rose to their feet in unison, their eyeballs bulging round with utter disbelief on their faces. Several distinguished personages of the Sea Clan were too astonished to maintain their human form and, with a loud bang,'' reverted to their original shapes, exceedingly massive in size, instantly plunging the Dragon Palace into chaos. Ao Ling''s reputation in the East Sea was far-reaching, and her portraits were equally widespread. Those who qualified to attend the banquet were undoubtedly prominent figures in the East Sea, and they had all seen images of Ao Ling. Those Sea Clan members with profound backgrounds, those whose ancestors had been Semi-Immortals, even had records of their ancient ancestors being defeated by Ao Ling. The Phoenix Ancestor had also declared at the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation that she and the Dragon Clan Ancestor were both wives of the Qilin Immortal. Layer upon layer of identity was added up, leaving no room for people to not be shocked. Good heavens, she looks exactly like the one in the ancient paintings, it really is the Dragon Clan Ancestor. How could the Dragon Clan Ancestor appear here?! Is this the object related to the Dragon Clan Ancestor that the Three Mountains Taoist spoke of?! This is more than just related''! Worthy of being our East Sea Human race leader, he actually found the Dragon Clan Ancestor who had disappeared for three hundred thousand years! The cultivators of ancient times are appearing one after another. The Great Era has arrived indeed. Mr. Listen-to-the-Sea and the Six Harmonies Grandmaster, upon hearing these exclamations and praises, showed a glimmer of confusion in their eyes, slapped themselves, and then turned their heads to see that the Dragon Clan Ancestor was still standing there. Was the hallucinogenic effect of the Great Void Immortal Grass really this powerful? Had they been affected even though they were operating their cultivation techniques? Before opening the wooden box, the Old Dragon Emperor had exhausted his imagination, pondering what belongings of the ancient ancestor could possibly be inside such a small box. He never imagined that the box contained the ancient ancestor herself. Where have we ended up? Not only were the attendees stunned, even Lu Yang, one of the parties involved, was bewildered. Why were there so many people here, and who was this excited old Dragon Clan man nearly passing out in front of him? Wait, could this be the Old Dragon Emperor''s birthday banquet? The timing seems to fit. Eh, why is there a withered stalk of Great Void Immortal Grass here? the voice of Fairy Eternity echoed in the Spiritual Space. What is Great Void Immortal Grass? Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A herb used to forge the mind through illusionary realms; its effects aren''t particularly strong. When I plate food for cooking, this thing is just about good enough to serve as a garnish. Fairy Eternity was meticulous about culinary presentation, balancing color, aroma, and taste. Lu Yang, hearing Fairy Eternity speak so casually, took it that the herb was merely a famous yet ineffective Immortal Grass. Pfft Old Ma, representing the Dragon horse clan, spat out his Spirit Wine, looking at Lu Yang as if he had seen a ghost. What on earth happened during the time I was away? You only left the Dragon horse clan a month ago; how did you, Lu Yang, end up standing alongside the Dragon Clan Ancestor? Ao Ling, having experienced much of the world, reacted quickly. She bowed to Lu Yang and said, I thank the young daoist for awakening me from my slumber. May I ask if you would be willing to join my Heavenly Court? Lu Yang returned the bow with full courtesy but with a firm attitude, I deeply appreciate the kind offer of Ao Ling, senior. However, as a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, I cannot possibly join any other power! That''s quite a pity. The content of their casual conversation led the crowd''s thoughts to wander. So it turns out that the Dragon Clan Ancestor, like the Phoenix Ancestor, is also of the Heavenly Court. With the Dragon and Phoenix Ancestors both in the Heavenly Court, and hearing that both have the potential to become immortals, it''s a wonder they haven''t ascended. Just how powerful is the Heavenly Court? The Dragon Clan Ancestor had been in slumber all along; was it Lu Yang who awoke her? If Vast Sea Daoist Lord was shocked to see Ao Ling, then seeing Lu Yang stand beside her was sheer horror. He employed the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, grabbed Lu Yang by the scruff of his neck, and instantly pulled him to his side. What''s going on with you, lad? Lu Yang offered an innocent explanation, I had no idea. The Dragon Ball drew me in, and I saw the Dragon Clan Ancestor lying inside, so I woke her up. Vast Sea Daoist Lord poked Lu Yang''s forehead, You really are bold, kid. Luckily, the Dragon Clan Ancestor wasn''t grumpy upon waking, otherwise a mere sneeze from her could have killed you! I won''t dare to do it again, I won''t dare to next time, Lu Yang said with a conciliatory smile. Long Clan''s Ao Cang pays respects to the Ancient Ancestor! The Old Dragon Emperor stood up shakily and kowtowed to Ao Ling. Ao Ya also prostrated himself in homage. There was another member of the Long Clan in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, named Ao Xiu, at the mid-stage of cultivation level. He was the deputy palace master of the Dragon Palace and it was he who led Ao Li and others to the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony. He hadn''t expected to see the Phoenix Ancestor at the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation, and half a year later, to encounter his own clan''s ancient ancestor at the palace master''s longevity feast. Long Clan''s Ao Xiu pays respects to the Ancient Ancestor! Ao Ling noticed that among the Long Clan there were only three in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, her eyebrows slightly knitted, Does the Long Clan not even have a single Semi-Immortal nowadays? The Old Dragon Emperor, ashamed and at a loss for words, did not know how to answer. Shaping the outline of a Dao Fruit was not so easily accomplished. Whether it were the Sea Clan or the human race, at this moment their wills unified, and all respectfully paid homage in one voice. We pay respects to Elder Ao Ling! All beings prostrated themselves, their cries rumbling like mountains and seas. The Three Mountains Taoist remained composed and calm. He knelt on the ground and along with everyone else, also called out in respect to Elder Ao Ling. Suddenly, a pair of delicate shoes appeared in his line of sight. He looked up to see that Ao Ling was standing in front of him at some unknown time. Ao Ling stared at the Three Mountains Taoist, her eyes slightly squinting, her pupils suddenly turning into vertical golden dragon eyes revealing a highly dangerous smile. If what I saw just now is correct, at the moment of my arrival, you were on the verge of astral projection, attempting to possess this member of my clan? The Three Mountains Taoist''s art of possession was secretive, and he had immediately stopped as soon as he saw Ao Ling, confident that no one had noticed. However, he may have fooled others, but there was no fooling Ao Ling, who had experienced extensive battle and had extraordinary insight during the Ancient Times. The Ancient Times were much more chaotic than today, and acts of possession occurred frequently. What?! With Ao Ling''s words, a wave of shock rippled through the crowd. They looked at Ao Ling and the Three Mountains Taoist incredulously. Those whose minds were a bit slower hadn''t even grasped the situation. The Three Mountains Taoist looked bewildered, not understanding what Ao Ling was talking about. Elder Ao Ling, is there perhaps some misunderstanding you have with me? Ao Ling scoffed coldly, seeing through the Three Mountains Taoist''s situation in a glance, Misunderstanding? Then perhaps you''d like to explain, how this outline of a Dao Fruit formed through the power of faith came to be within you? Hearing that the Three Mountains Taoist possessed an outline of a Dao Fruit, both the Sea Clan and human race showed surprised expressions. The Dragon Clan Ancestor just said what? The Three Mountains Taoist has an outline of a Dao Fruit, doesn''t that mean he has become a Semi-Immortal! He would be the first Semi-Immortal in the East Sea in a hundred thousand years. Only to hear Ao Ling continue, I don''t know where you learned such a half-baked method of using the power of faith to form the outline of a Dao Fruit, blindly letting the power of faith enter your body without discerning. I imagine most of the time, you can''t even control your own body. Under such circumstances, if you didn''t opt for possession, I am quite curious what other methods you could have for saving yourself? Ao Ling was originally not very familiar with the power of faith, but the foundation of the Fire Dynasty was faith. After spending twenty thousand years in the Fire Dynasty, she had become well-versed in the use of the power of faith. I didn''t expect the Dragon Clan Ancestor to be so knowledgeable about the power of faith, the Three Mountains Taoist said with a vicious look in his eyes and a face so dark it could drip water. He listened as Ao Ling analysed his situation word by word. Knowing he couldn''t bluff his way through, he stopped pretending. I originally planned to secretly possess the Old Dragon Emperor and thereby control the entire East Sea, but since you''re not giving me this opportunity, don''t blame me for using force! He didn''t want his intention to possess the Old Dragon Emperor to be known, for fear that it would cause complications. But that didn''t mean he couldn''t fight! Sitting obediently by the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s side, Lu Yang thought to himself that if he was as strong as the Three Mountains Taoist, he wondered if bowing to him would make him vomit blood. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 792 – 791: Nascent Soul Stage Old Monster Defies the Semi–Immortal Chapter 792: Chapter 791: Nascent Soul Stage Old Monster Defies the Semi-Immortal Ancestor, please help, Lu Yang quietly transmitted his voice to Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Everyone''s attention was focused on Ao Ling and the Three Mountains Taoist, and no one noticed this Nascent Soul old freak. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord had learned about the matters of the Heavenly Court from Yun Zhi. Since I''ve promised to protect you once, you may act as you please, with my support as a safety net, he said. Lu Yang asked the Vast Sea Daoist Lord to open a teleportation portal and secretly transport him away. At the destination, he cast the Tree Planting Spell to create a clone, which he masked to prepare for his entrance as Young Master Lu. This mask was given to Lu Yang by a Transcendance Tribulation Stage member of the Di Jiang Clan when he was first impersonating Young Master Lu. Without the insight of a Semi-Immortal who had cultivated a Dao Fruit Outline, no one could see through the true identity beneath the mask. A vague and misty voice spread throughout the Dragon Palace. Oh, a mere Semi-Immortal dares to challenge the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court? Do you truly believe the Heavenly Court is so easily provoked? With the help of the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Lu Yang''s voice echoed through the Dragon Palace after being transmitted through space several times. This was a Semi-Immortal''s technique, and the voice was processed so that no one could detect its source. Heavenly Court! It''s someone from the Heavenly Court! The Human race and the Sea Clan were greatly alarmed and agitated. To think that as soon as Ao Ling awakened, someone from the Heavenly Court had arrived; their response time was incredible, suggesting they had left some sort of contingency on Ao Ling which alerted them the moment he awoke. Along with the opening of a spatial fissure, a figure emerged from the other side. It was the long-absent Young Sect Master Lu. Young Sect Master Lu wore a sword at his waist and a smile as refreshing as the spring breeze, his charm undiminished. He bowed to someone behind the gateway, Thank you for your help, Uncle. This is as far as you need to bring me. Afterward, the gateway closed, and they sent out no more Protectors, as if they were unconcerned about the safety of this Young Sect Master or perhaps, they had absolute confidence in him. The Island Master of Penglai, Three Mountains Taoist? Young Sect Master Lu''s lips curled into a cold smile. His eyes narrowed slightly, It''s merely a Dao Fruit Outline formed from the force of faith, and you have the audacity to make such noise here. To deal with an insect like you, there''s hardly a need for Junior Sister to act; I can do it for her. As he spoke, he glanced meaningfully at a certain point in space. The face of the Three Mountains Taoist darkened. As legend had it, the Heavenly Court was guarded by Heavenly Venerate Dou and Sect Leader Yun, two Immortals far beyond his ability to contend with. But he, a dignified Semi-Immortal, even if the other was Young Sect Master Lu, just in the Nascent Soul Stage, dared to audaciously claim he could take him on. The Three Mountains Taoist laughed with rage, If that''s the case, then I must truly learn of the methods of the Ancient Heavenly Court Before the Three Mountains Taoist could finish speaking, Young Sect Master Lu brought his palms together, bowed deeply to the Three Mountains Taoist with sincere respect, immediately causing the Taoist''s face to turn deathly white, blood churning up to his throat. Ah The Three Mountains Taoist spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the nearby sea red. He staggered back two steps, looking at Lu Yang not with contempt or anger but fear. A Nascent Soul''s bow, and a Semi-Immortal spits blood! The crowd was shocked at the sight, their understanding of cultivation theory completely overturned, What kind of technique is this! Even the Vast Sea Daoist Lord showed a strange expression. What sort of technique is this, that a bow could cause someone to spit blood. How is this possible, a Nascent Soul Stage able to make a Semi-Immortal spit blood, how did he achieve it? The fact is right before you, do you still doubt? Perhaps there is another expert from the Ancient Heavenly Court present. No, it must be for some other reason. It seems I''ve read about this somewhere I remember now. I''ve seen in the ancient texts from the Great Qian era, Cultivators who practice the power of faith are most afraid of encountering opponents with a higher destiny than themselves. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man excitedly talked to himself, his words coming out at a rapid pace, That''s right, the Heavenly Court ruled in ancient times, and Young Sect Master Lu is the future owner of the Heavenly Court. Moreover, he is an Immortal''s disciple; naturally, his destiny far surpasses that of the Three Mountains Taoist! What a terrifying Young Sect Master Lu! No, what''s truly terrifying is the Heavenly Court! People were discussing quietly among themselves, becoming more alarmed as they gradually approached the truth. Ao Ling bowed respectfully to Young Sect Master Lu, Senior Brother Lu, there is no need for you to take action. This person can be dealt with by your Junior Sister as well. Young Sect Master Lu returned the bow with a smile as warm as a spring breeze on his face, a smile that came from the heart, Junior Sister Xiao Ling, we haven''t seen each other for three hundred thousand years. Is everything well with you? Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Lu. All is well with me. I just never expected that after sleeping for so long, the world would no longer remember the Heavenly Court and the Underworld. The Underworld? What place is that? The crowd paid attention to another term in Ao Ling''s speech. I have not heard of it. The long river of time is vast and can erase the memories of all living beings. When I first awoke, I didn''t expect that even the once eternal rule of the Heavenly Court would be unrecognized. Young Sect Master Lu appeared rather reflective, shaking his head in mild amusement, I was alerted by the imprint left by my Master, and I thought something had gone wrong. I didn''t expect that you had actually awakened. I was planning to wake you up myself in ten more years, but unexpectedly, Lu Yang awakened you first. Well, it''s ultimately an internal matter of your Dragon Clan. It''s not appropriate for me to intervene. Speaking of which, this Lu Yang and I have quite a connection. I had a magical duel with him once, and it ended in a draw. A draw? Ao Ling was profoundly shocked, Senior Brother, even our Master and Sect Leader praise your talent nonstop, saying you could stand shoulder to shoulder with both of them in the future. Is this Lu Yang really that strong? Young Sect Master Lu is the Senior Brother to the Dragon Clan Ancestor? The crowd remembered that Jiang Lianyi had once addressed Young Sect Master Lu as Senior Brother. It was unexpected that this Young Sect Master Lu was actually the Senior Brother to the ancestors of both the Dragon and Phoenix. Just by that alone, he could probably do as he pleased in the Ancient Times! Young Sect Master Lu saw that the Three Mountains Taoist was staring at him intently, his muscles taut, extremely tense, as though he was about to run away at the first sign of trouble. He chuckled lightly, Relax, the matter between you and Junior Sister Xiao Ling has nothing to do with the Heavenly Court. If I were to intervene now, I''m afraid Junior Sister Xiao Ling would get angry with me. I came here only to ensure Junior Sister Xiao Ling''s safety. Now that I see she is unharmed, I can rest assured. Whether you defeat Junior Sister Xiao Ling or she defeats you, the Heavenly Court will not interfere. My promise can represent the will of the Heavenly Court. With that said, Young Sect Master Lu stepped aside. Just when everyone thought Young Sect Master Lu was moving aside to watch the fight, they didn''t expect him to approach Lu Yang. Acting Sect Master Lu, it''s been a long time since we''ve seen each other. Seeing that your Cultivation Level has improved, how about we have a match? Lu Yang was stunned, comfortably seated and not wanting to draw attention to himself, yet the other party approached him. He was not looking for trouble, but he wasn''t afraid of it either, so he turned his head to seek the opinion of the Vast Sea Daoist Lord with a glance. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord huffed and glared, almost slamming the table, Do you need to ask me? Of course, show him the strength of our Seek Dao Sect''s geniuses! With the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s approval, Lu Yang was relieved and felt confident to go ahead boldly. Meng Jingzhou watched coldly as the two played their three-character act, regretting not having thought of doing the same himself! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 793 – 793: 792 Chapter 793: 792 Ancient young prodigy and modern young prodigy faced each other, both filled with fighting spirit, ready for battle. The natural talent of Sect Master Lu is the highest I have ever seen. Even though Seek Dao Sect has Vast Sea Daoist Lord, a Semi-Immortal, the pond is still too small to nurture a True Dragon. Our Heavenly Court welcomes the wise and virtuous. Should you be interested, you might consider joining us. There will certainly be a place for a Saint Heir for you. Oh? Aren''t you afraid that I''ll take the place of your Young Sect Master? Young Master Lu laughed heartily, The strong are revered; this is an unchanging truth through the ages. If you can defeat me and lead the Heavenly Court to its former glory in the Great Era, why not give you the position of Young Sect Master? People secretly admired him in their hearts, not in vain was he the one sitting in the position of Young Sect Master; his magnanimity far surpassed that of his peers. Lu Yang simply shook his head, I appreciate Young Master Lu''s kind intentions, but Seek Dao Sect has granted me great kindness and nurturing. If I were to abandon it and disregard everything, I would be no better than a scoundrel. That''s a shame, Young Master Lu genuinely invited Lu Yang to join the Heavenly Court. With Lu Yang joining, he felt confident that it would significantly increase their chances of winning in the future Great Era''s conflicts. Unfortunately, it meant they could only battle. Even Young Master Lu, with his unparalleled talent, did not dare to hold back against Lu Yang. Seven long swords floated vertically around him, protected by the words Tian Shu, Tian Xuan, Tian Ji, etc., engraved on the hilt, indicating the origin of these seven swords. That''s the legendary Seven-star Sword Set! The Clan Leader of the Ao Clan recognized the origin of these seven swords and exclaimed in shock. What is the Seven-star Sword Set? Most people had never heard of the Seven-star Sword Set. The Ao Clan Leader spoke solemnly, In Ancient Times, there was a Sword Cultivator named Liu Ningxuan, peerless in both the zither and sword, and was the most powerful Sword Cultivator of that era. His talent was comparable with the Venerate of the Great Xia''s Sword Tower. Our clan had an ancestor who cultivated to the peak of Transcendance Tribulation, and yet, he was slain by a single sword strike from Liu Ningxuan! Everyone gasped. The Ao Clan was known for its defensive strength. Someone at the peak of Transcendance Tribulation certainly had an unquestionably powerful defense. Yet, he was slain by Liu Ningxuan? Liu Ningxuan was an expert in the Unification with the sword; when united with the sword, it reached an ultimate height. With one strike, all below an Immortal were doomed to certain death! Everyone thought he would cultivate to become a Semi-Immortal or even an Immortal. Sadly, after a battle, he disappeared and was never seen again. Some say he was trapped in the Immortal Realm and unable to leave, others say he died. The Seven-star Sword Set were Liu Ningxuan''s swords! Lu Yang did not expect the Seven-star Sword Set to have such an origin. He knew of Liu Ningxuan, the unparalleled expert in both the zither and sword, the one famed for his exceptional unity with the sword. Fairy, did you know about this? This caught Fairy Eternity off guard. She pondered seriously, then shook her head, I don''t quite remember, that lad was fighting with a lot of flashy swords when he battled me, but I didn''t pay much attention to what the swords looked like. They all looked more or less the same, anyway. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Young Master Lu grinned, holding Tian Shu Sword, Speaking of which, our last fight was when we were at the Mid-stage Golden Core. Unexpectedly, more than a year has passed, and both of us have advanced to the Mid-stage Nascent Soul. Lu Yang remained silent, quietly drawing the Green Peak Sword. Whoosh The sword light soared to the sky, cutting through the water, turning the area into a vacuum. Two types of True Fire revived on the Green Peak Sword, transforming into golden divine birds with Sword Qi. The golden birds flapped their crimson wings, completely unaffected by the waters of the East Sea! The Tian Shu Sword''s Qi was magnificent and proud, coming from Ancient Times, even purer and sharper. The other six Flying Swords looked like six Flood Dragons breaking free from their cages, each splitting the golden divine birds in two. After the golden divine birds were split, they turned into two smaller golden divine birds, their intense heat undiminished! What kind of True Fire is this? Even with the wide experience of the cultivators from the East Sea, they had never seen this form of True Fire. It looks like the True Flame of the Golden Crow, but the problem is, I''ve never heard of any Golden Crow with just two legs? Even children who had not yet begun their cultivation had heard of the three-legged Golden Crow. The two fought from the water to the sky, from the sky to the island, clashing for hundreds of rounds. Everywhere they went was left in ruins, and their display of combat strength shocked everyone present. Is this the level one can achieve at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul? These significant figures of the East Sea had been prodigies in their youth, with cultivation levels and battle might far surpassing their peers, yet none could match the prowess of Lu Yang and Young Master Lu. Some ancestors at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage weighed in their hearts, feeling that they could barely reach this level. Wasn''t it said that Lu Yang is a magic cultivator? How has his Swordsmanship become so formidable, barely matching Young Master Lu? asked an ancestor at the Body Integration Realm, puzzled. In terms of Swordsmanship alone, Lu Yang was not an equal match for Young Master Lu. It was through his magic skill attacks that he managed to contend with Young Master Lu. Another ancestor at the Body Integration Realm shook his head, No, he is not just a magic cultivator. When I was in Great Xia seeking an Elixir, I heard that Lu Yang has a Sword Spirit Root, which is why he was taken as a disciple by Daoist Buyu! He actually has a Sword Spirit Root?! The surrounding people were alarmed, their pupils shaking. Throughout ancient and modern times, never had there been a Sword Cultivator with such a peak talent in magic skills. Good, good, good, worthy of the opponent I have my eye on, I never expected that even after cultivating to the mid-stage Nascent Soul, you could still fight me on equal footing! Young Sect Master Lu laughed heartily, having not experienced such a thrilling fight in a long time. Those who could battle him to a draw were, at the very least, in the late stages of Spirit Transformation. With a flick of his wrist, the Tianxu Sword returned to the Seven-star Sword formation, and Young Sect Master Lu pointed towards the sky, causing the Seven-star Swords to form a grand Array Method. Sect Master Lu, try this move! Young Sect Master Lu extended two fingers and gently shook them, the sound of swords ringing incessantly. The Seven-star Sword formation appeared above Lu Yang''s head, its bright, sharp tips pointing downward. Sect Master Lu better be careful, this Array is called One Sword Immortal Kneels,'' even the Qilin Immortal, who had become an Immortal, had to kneel before this sword array! The audience, upon hearing this ancient secret, became agitated, their voices uncontrollable. One Sword Immortal Kneels, what a domineering Array Method name! The Qilin Immortal was defeated by this sword array?! Who created this sword array? I''ve never heard about any Immortal from ancient times who was skilled in both swordsmanship and the Array Method. The people discussed fervently, having read through various ancient and modern books, but none had recorded this piece of history. That''s right, this would be a scandal for the Qilin Immortal, why would he allow it to be passed down to later generations. Array, activate! With the words Array, activate!'' spoken, the sword array came into motion, collapsing and overwhelming everything in its path, destroying and obliterating as if tearing the heavens and earth apart. With a thump, even Lu Yang couldn''t withstand the oppressive force of the sword array and knelt on the ground. He looked up determinedly at the sword array without any hint of submission, withdrawing the Sword Washing Pool. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang, guided by his sword intent, transformed myriad Sword Washing Pools that covered the sky and loomed like dark clouds before a torrential downpour, containing the might of the heavens and the earth. Just when everyone thought that Lu Yang was going to lose, his action stunned them all. What is this technique?! Didn''t he just say it? One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand. But there are no swords. Perhaps Lu Yang''s understanding of Sword Dao has reached the realm where he believes the heart contains a sword, and anything could be a sword! After coming to the East Sea, it was said that he defeated more than a dozen Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators with just this technique! Right, right, right, I also heard that this technique can even transform swords into physical forms, creating figures with three heads and six arms. Lu Yang, completely focused, paid no attention to what the outside world was saying about him. He was concentrated on the battle before him and lightly commanded: Go! The Sword Washing Pools fell like torrential rain, and just seeing this scene was absolutely terrifying. The collision of two streams of Sword Dao unleashed a radiance unheard of before, making the heavens and earth tremble, the sea of clouds boil over, rising straight into the sky. Who won? The Sword Washing Pools and the Seven-star Swords lay scattered on the ground. Lu Yang and Young Sect Master Lu both propped up their bodies with their swords, kneeling on the ground, staring fiercely at one another. Although their spiritual essence was utterly drained, their eyes still burned with an unyielding fighting spirit. Enough, enough, let''s stop here. Suddenly, Young Sect Master Lu burst into laughter. If we keep fighting, we''ll have to rely on swallowing elixirs, which wouldn''t be fair to you. This battle is over. Then it''s over. Lu Yang agreed readily, knowing that continuing the fight, regardless of the outcome, would be meaningless. The two exchanged smiles, feeling a sense of mutual respect for each other. The seasoned cultivators in the Transcendance Tribulation Realm witnessing this scene sighed, Indeed, as unparalleled geniuses, they rarely meet their match. Encountering an equally matched opponent is greatly beneficial for their future cultivation. Tao Yaoye felt that Lu Yang''s acting was even more convincing than Dream Mirage. Man Gu, having witnessed the entire process, was shocked and felt that he could never learn such acting skill in his lifetime. Li Haoran thought that if Qin Haoran had a mind like Lu Yang''s back then, Jiuyou Sect would have made a fortune by now. Meng Jingzhou was considering whether, if he suddenly made a move, he could take out the exhausted Lu Yang and Young Sect Master Lu in one fell swoop and ascend to the position of Young Sect Master himself. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 794 – 793 The Dao Fruit Outline of Three Mountains Taoist Chapter 794: Chapter 793 The Dao Fruit Outline of Three Mountains Taoist On the other side, the main battlefield of the Dragon Palace. Compared with the fight between Lu Yang and Young Master Lu, the battle here was of a higher level and attracted more attention. Nine-Tier Demon-Suppressing Pagoda! Three Mountains Taoist took the initiative, pulling out a pristine white nine-tiered small pagoda. The headquarters of the East Sea Cultivator Alliance was a nine-tiered pagoda, but few knew that it was actually the life-bound magical treasure of the Three Mountains Taoist. The Three Mountains Taoist recited an incantation under his breath, and in an instant, the pagoda radiated a ten thousand zhang of light, transforming into a dawn-like golden beam shooting straight at Ao Ling. Ao Ling shook his body and transformed into a ten thousand zhang dark black True Dragon, his body covered in gloomy shiny scales that flickered with a deep and mysterious dark light. Seeing that a Semi-Immortal battle was about to erupt, everyone hurriedly fled from the Dragon Palace. Meng Jingzhou appeared exceptionally calm, for it was only a battle between Semi-Immortals, and he had already witnessed it twice. This wasn''t even as entertaining as Lu Yang''s double act. Transform! The Three Mountains Taoist shouted loudly, and the pagoda grew as large as a mountain, aiming to suppress Ao Ling. Ao Ling''s tail flicked lightly, easily flipping the pagoda over. The Three Mountains Taoist was on high alert, as Ao Ling had not used the Dao Fruit Outline but merely relied on her physical strength to effortlessly overturn his prideful life-bound magical treasure. Ao Ling then struck with her dragon horn, causing a tsunami on the seafloor, howling like the wind. The Three Mountains Taoist frightenedly shifted the pagoda to block in front of himself. The dragon horn was the hardest part of Ao Ling''s body. Even though the pagoda was the life-bound magical treasure of the Three Mountains Taoist and had been refined for a long time, it still could not withstand Ao Ling''s strike. Boom The Three Mountains Taoist was sent flying together with the pagoda, pillars collapsed, and a huge hole appeared in the walls of the Dragon Palace, he was directly knocked out of the Dragon Palace! Lu Yang and Young Master Lu took the opportunity to escape through the hole and began to fight on the sea surface. Who do you think will win? The Dragon Clan Ancestor, I suppose. It''s said that she was an absolute powerhouse even during the era of geniuses in Ancient Times, seldomly losing in a Semi-Immortal battle. I think so too. Moreover, don''t forget that the Long Clan are naturally strong in physique. The physical strength of the Dragon Clan Ancestor has probably reached the pinnacle, and the Three Mountains Taoist certainly wouldn''t dare to engage in close combat with her physique. Don''t jump to conclusions so quickly. I''ve heard that there is no absolute strength or weakness among Semi-Immortals; there exists a restraining relationship. If the Dao Fruit Outline of the Three Mountains Taoist happens to restrain the Dragon Clan Ancestor, then the outcome could be reversed. The Three Mountains Taoist, regardless of the discussion among the crowd, silently wished in his heart, I vow here to enhance my physical strength, strengthen the pagoda, and obtain the ability to subdue dragons! After making his wish, the Three Mountains Taoist felt a revolutionary change in himself, his physical strength reached the limit of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, the pagoda became almost indistinguishable from an Immortal Artifact, indestructible, and the parts that had been damaged just now had been restored to their original state. The weaknesses of the Long Clan flashed before him one by one, and Ao Ling''s True Dragon form seemed full of flaws in his eyes! After making his wish, the Three Mountains Taoist seemed like a different person, growing more valiant as the battle waged on, and was able to contended with Ao Ling using his physical body. Even due to having mastered the technique for subduing dragons, he almost suppressed Ao Ling, eliciting gasps of amazement from the distant onlookers. I remember that the Three Mountains Taoist wasn''t known for his physical prowess, how could he engage in a physical fight with the Dragon Clan Ancestor? The physical strength of Ao Ling was said to be at the pinnacle, which all Body Cultivators ultimately sought to achieve. No one expected that the Three Mountains Taoist, known for divine abilities and magic skills, could reach this level! This was the Dao Fruit Outline obtained by the Three Mountains Taoist through the power of beliefthe Wishing Dao Fruit Outline. It allowed one to make three wishes using the Dao Fruit, but the range of wishes was related to the wishes of the believers. For instance, few believers made wishes about the soul, so he could not use the Wishing Dao Fruit Outline to strengthen the soul. Wishing Dao Fruit Outline? No surprises there. Ao Ling noticed the change in the Three Mountains Taoist and sneered with disdain. She had seen this kind of Dao Fruit Outline during the Fire Dynasty era. The biggest problem with this Dao Fruit Outline was that the wishes were restricted, most of which were made by mortals, who would never make absurd wishes like controlling time or space. The Three Mountains Taoist was enraged by Ao Ling''s contemptuous laughter, casting the dragon-subduing technique. The pagoda immediately shone with blinding light, and gray chains flew out from the base of the pagoda, rapidly entwining towards Ao Ling, attempting to bind her. No matter how much Ao Ling grew or shrank, she could not break free. Ancient Ancestor, we have come to assist you! The Old Dragon Emperor and two other members of the Long Clan at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were about to come forward to help Ao Ling when, unexpectedly, Ao Ling suddenly stretched out her claws, grabbed the grey chains, and with a strong pull, directly snapped them. Enough, enough. To deal with a mere Semi-Immortal who draws power from the faith, you needn''t bother to help. When those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage intervene in a battle against Semi-Immortals, a single misstep can lead to casualties, making it more of a burden than a help. Accompanied by a dragon''s roar, the sea water began to boil as if a submarine volcano had erupted, causing all the water around the Dragon Palace to boil, and seaweed among other things to burn. This was the Long Clan''s inherent True Fire that could burn underwater and was difficult to extinguish, its intensity even greater than that of Phoenix Nirvana''s True Flame; otherwise, it wouldn''t have burned Jiang Lianyi out of her Playing Dead Technique in the past. Of course, part of it was also due to Jiang Lianyi''s lack of skill at the time. The current Jiang Lianyi wouldn''t fear being burned anymore. The Long Clan was born with the ability to command wind and rain, and with the True Fire as their life force, they effectively mastered Yin and Yang, proficient in both water and fire. When Ao Ling fought the Three Mountains Taoist again, the latter felt enormous pressure from the battle. Ao Ling''s dragon claws appeared to be invulnerable to all magic, capable of shredding any magic skill. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Worse still, he felt that each of Ao Ling''s strikes was stronger than the last, and even with his tower, he couldn''t withstand the relentless attacks. Thinking you''ll be fine with a tower for protection, how naive. Strike from beyond the mountain! Ao Ling exerted ingenious strength, the force penetrated the tower and struck Three Mountains Taoist directly in the chest, immediately leaving three bloody claw marks on his chest, from which blood flowed out and mingled with the sea water, turning into a dense fog of blood. I make a vow here, not to strengthen the tower but to heal the wounds! Three Mountains Taoist''s wounds healed at a rate visible to the naked eye. His wounds healed quickly, but Ao Ling''s attacks were even faster. The Three Mountains Taoist had a foreboding feeling; he was overconfident. Had he known, he would have made a run for it instead of mouthing off about the situation; now he couldn''t win the fight nor escape without losing face. He had already tried making wishes for powers like commanding the sea, summoning wind and rain, increasing luck, and so on, but none were a match for Ao Ling. He even felt Ao Ling growing stronger as time passed. What started as a battle of equals turned into a completely one-sided affair. Boom Three Mountains Taoist tried to flee the battlefield multiple times, but each time, Ao Ling dragged him back. Eventually, he had his lower half shredded by dragon claws and fell into the sea, creating a surge of waves. Ao Ling transformed back into human form, standing on Three Mountains Taoist''s face, her expression cold and indifferent. The outcome had been decided. What if I said that I just wanted to Possess you for fun and would give your body back after I''m done? Would you believe that? Ao Ling laughed coldly, What do you think, do I believe that? Seeing that Ao Ling had no intention of sparing him, Three Mountains Taoist shouted loudly. If you don''t help me now, I''ll be beaten to death! After a moment of deadly silence, an old figure with a dark face appeared. If possible, he would certainly prefer not to take action. He had not planned on battling a legendary figure like Ao Ling, nor did he expect the Young Sect Master Lu to show up, which indicated that the Heavenly Court had taken notice of this place. Although confident he could defeat Ao Ling, he also knew that he was no match for the Heavenly Court. The Young Sect Master Lu glanced at his concealed position, likely having discovered him. Fleeing would be futile. The Young Sect Master Lu, who was feigning ignorance, glanced at the dark-faced elder who had abruptly appeared. It was Fairy Eternity who informed him that there was another Semi-Immortal hiding in the Dragon Palace, likely Three Mountains Taoist''s ally. Lu Yang speculated that this person was a Great Qian Semi-Immortal, and the method Three Mountains Taoist used to solidify the Dao Fruit Outline with the power of faith likely came from him. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 795 – 794 The Power of Ao Ling Chapter 795: Chapter 794 The Power of Ao Ling The Great Qian Dynasty was founded on faith and the divine path, and Lu Yang speculated that there might be some connection between it and the Fire Dynasty. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that two consecutive dynasties were related to faith? I have seen fellow Daoist Ao Ling, I am the dark-faced old man began to introduce himself with his title, Lord of Mountains and Rivers of Great Qian, but was abruptly sent flying with a kick from Ao Ling before he could finish. After allying with the Three Mountains Taoist, what good could he be? Forget the nonsense, fight first and talk laterdecide the victor and then listen to explanations! Very well, very well, since fellow Daoist Ao Ling does not wish to show me courtesy, then do not blame me for being impolite! The Lord of Mountains and Rivers had thought that Ao Ling, this legendary character from ancient times, was someone who would act with propriety. Little did he expect that the other party would not play by the rules and start fighting right away. So, you want to fight, let''s fight! He gave the Three Mountains Taoist an incomplete method for cultivating faith, hinting that the Three Mountains Taoist could possess the Old Dragon Emperor, with the intent of using him to obtain the incense offering of the great deity Yinglong. He had not expected things to escalate to this point. He said he is the Lord of Mountains and Rivers, the great general of the Great Qian Dynasty who fought in all directions? After the campaigns ended, he was ennobled by the first Emperor Qian as the Lord of Mountains and Rivers, to forever enjoy the offerings of the land! When a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Ancient Ancestor heard the dark-faced old man''s title, he was moved. This was a warlike figure from the Great Qian Dynasty, wielding great military power, skillful at conquering battles, victorious in every fight. The Lord of Mountains and Rivers brandished his arm, and a white bone spear appeared in his hand. She transformed back into a True Dragon''s body, her entire being swirling with purple-gold flames and lightning. The spiritual essence of the entire sea area grew restless, erupting with earth-shattering roars! Despite the impact, the figure of the Lord of Mountains and Rivers did not waver. His body twisted and, with the swiftness of thunder, his spear thrust towards Ao Ling. Ao Ling felt a sense of ominous danger, promptly twisted its dragon body, and dodged the spear tip. The spot where she had just been turned into nothingness, vanishing completely, as seawater rushed in to fill the void. Ancient Ancestor, be careful! According to records, the Lord of Mountains and Rivers controls a Devouring Dao Fruit Prototype! Ao Ya urgently transmitted her voice. Historical records indicated that those who battled with the Lord of Mountains and Rivers often ended with no remains left, utterly devoured. Devouring Dao Fruit Prototype? Ao Ling narrowed its draconic eyes slightly. This was indeed a bit troublesome. The Dragon head tilted to dodge a streak of glinting attack. It was none other than the Three Mountains Taoist! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While Ao Ling and the Lord of Mountains and Rivers briefly clashed, the Three Mountains Taoist used all three wishes on recovery, quickly mending his wounds and even restoring his spiritual essence to consummation. I''ll help you! Two Semi-Immortals fought against Ao Ling! The Nine-tier Demon Suppression Tower and the white bone spear struck together. The Three Mountains Taoist continued his wishes with Enhance body, Enhance tower, Turn mountains and oceans upside down, while the Lord of Mountains and Rivers brandished the white bone spear, donning armor refined with incense offerings, as if returning to the glorious months of blood-soaked battles conquering in all directions, thirty thousand years ago. Although now advanced in years, his combat strength remained at its peak. Three Semi-Immortals made their move, and the entire environment of the Dragon Palace sea area became tumultuous. Spectators at a distance watched as the space above the Dragon Palace sea was covered in darkness, with three figures fiercely battling, their every movement capable of changing heavens and earth! Three Chants Heavenly Wind! Ao Ling commanded the wind and rain, stirring up boundless hurricanes over the East Sea; these winds targeted the soul, filled with Yang Qi, capable of causing astral projection, quietly dissolving souls within the wind, truly frightening. Under the Bodhi tree, boundless wondrous Dharma! The Three Mountains Taoist had discreetly learned the heart-stabilizing methods of Buddhism, which could anchor the soul firmly within the body, unaffected by the external world. But all he could do was maintain his sense of self in the wind, unable to counterattack. The soul of the Lord of Mountains and Rivers was well-forged and sturdy, not fearing the Three Chants Heavenly Wind. Apocalyptic Red Lotus! A red lotus, radiating the power of karmic fire, surfaced over the East Sea, the dark clouds tinted red, resembling fresh blood, as if doomsday had arrived. Innate Ren Water. Ao Ling stood atop the crest of a wave. Every drop of water under her feet could transform into a vast lake. Innate Ren Water, made from a mixture of the three innate divine waters of the sun, moon, and stars, had vanished from the world without a trace at a time when the stars did not shine. Firelight intertwined with water light, like the collision of two worlds, creating a bizarre and colorful interplay of shadows. Innate Ren Water overpowered the Apocalyptic Red Lotus, bearing down on the Lord of Mountains and Rivers. The Lord of Mountains and Rivers remained unshaken, still letting the Innate Ren Water approach. Before it could touch him, the water was completely devoured by the Dao Fruit Prototype, leaving not a trace on him. Make a wish here, for this is a Dojo, combining the powers of Mount Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou! This time, three wishes needed to be used, and during this period, there was no defense, so the Three Mountains Taoist and Ao Ling didn''t dare to make such wishes when they were fighting one-on-one. Now he took advantage of the battle between Mount Spirit Jun and Ao Ling to complete the power accumulation in one fell swoop. Three Mountains suppress demons! This was the reason for his Taoist title of Three Mountains, which enabled him to mobilize the power of the three mountains of the East Sea! Illusory shadows of the three mountains appeared, and although they were merely shadows, they were no less powerful than actual mountains descending. Within the shadows, there was the power of the spirit veins of these three mountains! Penglai Island originally had a ninth-grade spirit vein, Yingzhou Island was originally an eighth-grade spirit vein, but since the Great Void Immortal Grass had been plucked, it had recovered to a ninth-grade spirit vein! The Three Mountains descended, suppressing all enemies! Ao Ling was repeatedly struck by the three immortal mountains, spitting blood, while Mount Spirit Jun pursued the victory relentlessly, like a persistent affliction, gripping his long spear, jumping with force, deftly moving about the dragon''s body, the tip of the spear gathered the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype, and the scarlet dragon blood rained down, dyeing the night sky red. The three immortal mountains rose and fell, stirring up thousands of feet of waves and blood mist, and Ao Ling''s black dragon body was battered, dripping with blood. Kill! Mount Spirit Jun''s eyes turned bloodshot, reverting to his old habits, once he attacked, it was a battle to the death. This was how he had made a name for himself during the time of Great Qian, notorious throughout the land. Fairy, is Senior Ao Ling really okay? Lu Yang, seeing this scene, felt his eyelids twitch uncontrollably, wasn''t this a clear path to defeat? Fairy Eternity indeed revealed a look of great interest, as if enjoying the spectacle, Do you really think Xiao Ling is at a disadvantage? Isn''t she? Lu Yangxin wondered if Senior Ao Ling, being beaten to such an extent, could still turn the tables. Heh heh, have you forgotten her Dao Fruit Outline? Suddenly, Lu Yang remembered that Ao Ling mastered the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype! While the Young Sect Master and the Heavenly Court Master were speaking, the scales of victory began to tip. Whether it was an illusion or not, the Three Mountains Taoist always felt that Ao Ling, despite being seriously injured, not only did not have a diminished aura, but seemed to be gaining strength. The power of the Three Mountains! The weight of the three mountains pressed upon Ao Ling, rendering her immobile, giving the Three Mountains Taoist a slight sense of security. Suddenly, Ao Ling seemed to gain new strength, her dragon spine arching, flipping over the three mountains that had been pressing down on her! The Three Mountains Taoist''s eyes widened in shock; wasn''t Ao Ling gravely injured? How could she still possess such power? A hint of a smile appeared in her enormous dragon''s eyes, reflecting the uncertain expressions of the two semi-immortals. Had enough? The black dragon flipped over, its body radiating a shimmering, holy light, its wounds healing rapidly. This is impossible! Mount Spirit Jun cried out involuntarily, most of Ao Ling''s upper body had been devoured by his Dao Fruit Prototype, and this kind of devouring was at the level of the soul, not something that could be easily repaired! Unmoved, Ao Ling lunged with her enormous dragon claw to suppress the two beneath it. If you''ve had enough, then it''s my turn! Not good, the Devouring Vortex! Mount Spirit Jun used the Dao Fruit Outline of the Devouring to attempt to devour Ao Ling''s dragon claw, but the giant claw directly shattered the Devouring Vortex, pressing down with undiminished force on the two semi-immortals! Mount Spirit Jun placed his white bone spear across his chest, but it was still crushed by the dragon claw. The white bone spear that had accompanied him through countless semi-immortal battles without fail, was unexpectedly shattered so easily by the dragon claw. This is an Immortal''s Body! Mount Spirit Jun wore a look of disbelief; that the dragon claw could shatter the Devouring Vortex, break the white bone spear, not through skill, but purely by overpowering them with physical strength! Ao Ling possessed the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype; as long as she survived an attack, she would grow stronger. In other words, the more she was attacked, the stronger she became! But being both semi-immortals, how could one possibly defeat her from the start?! The Three Mountains Taoist could wish to strengthen his body to the pinnacle of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. However, Ao Ling could break through the limit of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and reach the pinnacle of an Immortal''s Body! If Ao Ling were to enhance her body to the level of an Immortal''s Body, even the Qilin Immortal of her semi-immortal days would not be able to defeat her! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 796 – 796: 795 Chapter 796: 795 There exists an insurmountable chasm between a Semi-Immortal and an Immortal; it''s not just about the perfection of the Dao Fruit. An Immortal''s physique and soulif one possesses either, they can crush a Semi-Immortal. Get out of my way! the mountain and river lord was held down by a dragon claw, unable to break free, he burned his Essence Blood and bellowed, executing the Law of Heaven and Earth. I make a vow here for the Three Mountains to become one! The three mountains of Mount Penglai merged into a pitch-black immortal mountain equipped with forbidden powers. Those who approached the dark mountain were unable to use their magic skills and divine abilities, and their physical bodies would be greatly weakened. A young divine figure, carrying the pitch-black immortal mountain, towered between heaven and earth. The East Sea was as deep as two hundred thousand meters; yet, the young divine figure stood on the seabed, his head emerging above the ocean''s surface. This was what the mountain and river lord looked like in his youth. The space surrounding the divine body collapsed. The waters of the East Sea could not approach, forming a vacuum zone around him, devouring everything. Ao Ling sneered coldly, her expression one of disdain. She was as tiny as dust in front of the young divine figure, yet the aura she emitted was far greater. Ao Ling charged with her dragon horns. Approaching the young divine figure, even the Embryonic Dao Fruit was unable to consume her dragon scales. The young divine figure lifted the pitch-black immortal mountain, lowering his head to smash it against the terrifying black dragon. Ao Ling was unfazed, effortlessly piercing through the immortal mountain as if penetrating a piece of paper, burrowing into the young divine figure''s forehead and emerging from the back of his head, piercing through the Lingtai. Ah The technique executed at the cost of burning Essence Blood was broken, both the mountain and river lord and the Three Mountains Taoist suffered backlash, vomiting blood profusely. Their energy plummeted rapidly. The spectators had not anticipated this scene at all. The Dragon Clan Ancestor, previously at a disadvantage, instantly turned defeat into victory, effortlessly suppressing two Semi-Immortals. It was a crushing victory. The majestic black dragon triumphantly returned, as if a king victorious from battle against foreign races, its tremendous aura making heaven and earth hold their breath. To defeat two Semi-Immortals single-handedly was a result no one had expected! At the same time, the battle between Lu Yang and the Young Master Lu approached its end, concluding in a draw. Look, I told you Xiao Ling could win. Fairy Eternity smiled with satisfaction. After all, she was her unacknowledged disciple. Congratulations to Senior Ao Ling for the grand victory! The people of the East Sea bowed in unison, practically shouting their lungs out, the sea surface trembling along. Different from the previous bow that was out of respect for seniority and legend, this time they truly felt convinced by Ao Ling''s combat prowess. The Long Clan was the most excited their ancient ancestor displayed divine might and invincibility, evoking genuine pride in their hearts. Dragon claws pinned down the two Semi-Immortals, the cold dragon eyes staring intently at them. Quick, move aside! Fairy Eternity suddenly transmitted a message to Ao Ling. An unexpected change occurred, Ao Ling felt a chilling terror as if falling into an ice pit, sensing some great horror unfolding. She abandoned the mountain and river lord and Three Mountains Taoist without hesitation, quickly shifting her position! A slash imbued with the breath of termination and death descended from the heavens, the mountain and river lord and the Three Mountains Taoist didn''t even have the chance to scream before they were cleaved in two by the sudden blade of light; both their bodies and souls turned to nothingness, leaving no traces in the world! Ao Ling gasped in shock. If it weren''t for Unexpectedly, you managed to dodge a casual strike from me. A deep voice echoed through the world, heavy and pronounced as if signifying the end of the world. Whether it was the Sea Clan or the human race, their Lingtai felt covered in dust, suffocating them. Even the battle of the three Semi-Immortals just now had not given them this sensation. No, there was simply no comparison between the two! A hazy figure cut across the sky, appearing above the East Sea, with the aura of death permeating every inch of space. Under its influence, even the East Sea began to freeze into blocks of ice. The figure was obscured by thick fog, its features unclear. An Immortal! The people of the East Sea could never have dreamed that an Immortal would suddenly enter the fray, let alone one with killing intent towards Ao Ling. I thought your soul was shattered and you had long perished, yet unexpectedly, you are still alive. It doesn''t matter; if I killed you once, I can kill you a second time. The hazy figure spoke in a calm tone, as if discussing an inconsequential matter, decreeing the life and death of a Semi-Immortal effortlessly. Lu Yang felt goosebumps all over. This hazy figure was the very Immortal who had battled with the Qilin Immortal and shattered Ao Ling''s soul! Even he was deliberately erasing the existence of the Fire Dynasty! Oh right, and you, you know who I am, so you must die too. The hazy figure glanced at Lu Yang and, with a flick of his finger, shot out a bolt of black lightning. Lu Yang was stunned. Who are you? What have I done to know your identity? How dare you! Vast Sea Daoist Lord was furious, positioning himself in front of Lu Yang. He used the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to divert the black lightning away. Cough sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The energy contained in this black lightning was too terrifying; even space was affected. Vast Sea Daoist Lord could only barely redirect the attack, forcing himself to spit out a mouthful of congested blood after strenuously manipulating the Dao Fruit Outline. Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s eyes twitched as he recalled his initial confidence upon arriving at the East Sea, and he wanted to slap himself twice. Telling yourself to protect this kid Lu Yang! The battle of the Semi-Immortals was still acceptable, within his capabilities. But how did a true Immortal jump out of nowhere? Who the hell could guarantee protection against that! The shadowy figure did not expect Vast Sea Daoist Lord to be able to divert his attack and was slightly surprised, but then immediately figured out why. So it''s the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, somewhat interesting. However, that''s all it is, interesting. In the end, you are a mortal, and you must not defy the decree of the Immortals. The hazy figure also didn''t care about the actions of Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Ancestor, are you alright? Lu Yang asked cautiously. Vast Sea Daoist Lord rolled his eyes: Not very good. But I have said that I would protect you, so I will definitely do so! Lu Yang was extremely astonished, not expecting that even under these circumstances, the ancestor claimed he could protect him. What kind of ace up his sleeve was this? Vast Sea Daoist Lord quietly reached into his bosom and tore a Talisman. A spatial channel opened, and a graceful figure stepped out, expression serene, neither joyous nor sorrowful, as if not even the collapse of the heavens could shake her Daoist heart. Everyone held their breath, their bodies shaking uncontrollably. The graceful figure had demonstrated her might in Chunjiang City without concealing her appearance, and all high-level Cultivators had a portrait of her. The figure looked around her, her gaze sweeping over Lu Yang, Young Master Lu, Vast Sea Daoist Lord, and Ao Ling before finally raising her head to fix her gaze on the shadowy figure in the sky. The shadowy figure frowned. He seldom paid attention to the outside world and had never seen this graceful figure before. However, sensing her composed attitude and the aura she concealed, making her seem almost like an ordinary mortal, he knew she was an Immortal just like himself. It seems she was an Immortal from a later generation. Not to be feared. The person he wanted to kill could not be stopped by anyone! The hazy Immortal ignored Yun Zhi, activated the Dao Fruit of Oblivion and fired an Immortal Thunder as thick as a bucket toward Lu Yang and Young Master Lu. Yun Zhi moved with elegant steps, extending her fair, jade-like hand with a bit of her snowy wrist exposed. Without even looking, she casually caught the Immortal Thunder as if completely unaffected by the essence of obliteration, and threw it back at the hazy Immortal. The Immortal naturally wouldn''t be hurt by his own attack, but when he confidently caught the Immortal Thunder, he let out a muffled grunt. Unexpectedly, without a proper check, he was injured by Yun Zhi! He felt that in addition to his own power, the returned Immortal Thunder mixed with another force. How many tens of thousands of years had it been since he last suffered an injury? Who are you! The hazy Immortal no longer underestimated Yun Zhi but regarded her as an Immortal on the same level as himself, treating her seriously. Heavenly Court Sect Master, Yun Mengmeng, Yun Zhi introduced herself calmly. Vast Sea Daoist Lord secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, before leaving, Yun Zhi was not at ease and left him a spatial Talisman, saying that if something went wrong, he should tear the Talisman, and she would immediately rush over. Hmm? The hazy Immortal was puzzled. When did a Heavenly Court Sect pop up? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 797 – 797: 796 Chapter 797: 796 Who are you? Yun Zhi observed the other and sighed inwardly. Her premonition had indeed been correct; her junior brother really did manage to provoke an unexpected high-profile individual. Although she did not know the details of what had happened, since the Ancient Ancestor of the Long Clan was here, it probably was not unrelated to her junior brother. The same was true for this grey mist Immortal standing before her. Fortunately, before she left, she had told their revered ancestor to seek her out if they encountered any insurmountable difficulty. Her premonition had proved accurate. Immortals shrouded in grey mist rarely walked in the outside world. Only beings like the Yingtian Immortal from ancient times, as well as Ao Ling, the one that got away, could draw their attention. Now they would have to add Lu Yang to that list; it must have been Ao Ling who informed them. One Semi-Immortal, one at the Nascent Soul Stage, they had assumed it would be an easy capture, but then suddenly a woman claiming to be the Heavenly Court Sect Master emerged, with cultivation profound enough to interact with the natural laws. What is this Heavenly Court Sect? Wasn''t the Fire Dynasty I annihilated aware of the Heavenly Court? Why does someone still know of it? And if they knew of the Heavenly Court, how could they be unaware of my existence? Within the grey mist, the Immortal frowned; he did not feel any connection of causality with this self-proclaimed Sect Master of the Heavenly Court. The grey mist Immortal had no intention of answering Yun Zhi''s question. Right now, all he wanted was to kill Lu Yang and Ao Ling. As for this person claiming to be the Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, she posed no threat. Not to mention that he was far superior to Immortals like the Yingtian Immortal, being the preeminent figure in the path of Immortals! Die! The grey mist Immortal made a sudden move, full of the aura of destruction. Space collapsed, condensing into a blade of light that signified death and finality. Coiled with the silence of Immortal Thunder, it furiously struck at Ao Ling. The blade of light annihilated everything; anything it touched turned to nothingness, not something that merely Devouring a Dao Fruit Outline was comparable to. To say nothing of Ao Ling, who possessed only the body of an Immortal, even a true Immortal would not dare to take this blow head-on! As if foreknowing the future, Yun Zhi took a step forward and appeared in front of Ao Ling. She gently pushed out her palm, causing ripples in the fabric of space. The spatial ripples collided with the blade of light, and Yun Zhi''s gaze met that of the grey mist Immortal. A silent shockwave erupted, threatening to flatten the entire East Sea! The East Sea trembled, mountains quaked, and waves crashed. Beings living at the edge of the East Sea didn''t know what had happened, yet they felt an inexplicable panic, as if a calamity loomed! Those attending the birthday celebration were quaking with fear, chilled to the core. A battle between Immortals, a scene only from ancient times, was unfolding before them! Even Meng Jingzhou, who had seen his fair share of troubles with Lu Yang, was taken aback, having not anticipated the conflict escalating to the point where Eldest Senior Sister would fight an Immortal. The most conflicted of all, however, was the Old Dragon Emperor. Today was his nine-thousandth birthday, yet it had started with the Three Mountains Taoist attempting to possess him, followed by the appearance of the Ancient Ancestor Ao Ling, then the arrival of the Great Qian Semi-Immortal, and the battle among the three Semi-Immortals. Now, it had escalated into a battle of Immortals. Even with birthday surprises, there needn''t have been quite so many, he thought. He was of an age that could not withstand such shocks. From the looks of it, are you unwilling to concede? The grey mist Immortal scoffed, cold with the implication that if the obstruction continued, he would not hesitate to kill her too! As he spoke, the strength of the Immortal''s blade of light in his hand increased by a fraction. Yun Zhi uttered four words calmly, as if she were a Fairy High Above who was detached from worldly concerns. Invert Yin and Yang. The blade of light, which originally carried the intent of destruction, suddenly burst with life and emitted a gentle glow, devoid of any aggressive force. Rocks enveloped by the gentle light rapidly grew a layer of moss in the blink of an eye. The school of fish was enveloped in a gentle glow, rapidly aging at an inconceivable speed. Unlike the inversion of Yin and Yang that Lu Yang had learned, this was a bona fide Divine Ability of inverting Yin and Yang, transforming the supremely destructive light of the Heavenly Blade into a force of creation! What is your relation to Immortal Jiuchong! the misty Immortal exclaimed, having seen Immortal Jiuchong use this move before. No relation, it''s just a common magic attack, Yun Zhi replied in an even tone, as if what she had just done was a trivial matter. Above the heavens and below the earth, I alone am honored! the misty Immortal declared, pointing one hand to the sky and the other to the ground, spewing the truth, This world shall end! Suddenly, a raging inferno ignited at the other end of the sky, as red fiery clouds flared up like the gates of the underworld had opened, and scorching rain of fire fell from the sky, turning everything it touched to ash! The night sky illuminated by the flames was like daylight, yet it appeared more harrowing than the day. Thirty thousand years ago, it was with this move that the misty Immortal led the Fire Dynasty to its doom! He was indeed curious to see how this Sect Leader Yun would deal with it! Some Body Integration Realm ancient ancestors stood stunned, murmuring to themselves, Heavenly fire descends, this is the fire of the three disasters that brings the world to its end, as told in Buddhist legend. Even more Body Integration Realm ancient ancestors revealed a look of despair; even with their cultivation level, just a touch of moisture would cause them to perish in the raging flames, burned to cinders. If this rain of fire were to fall, the entire East Sea would be engulfed in flames capable of drying up its waters! Return the wind, reverse the fire, Yun Zhi spoke again indifferently, uttering four words as her hand gestures changed, forming an obscure seal. The heavenly fire disappeared, as if it had never occurred, leaving everyone bewildered, as though they had forgotten what had just happened. Only Lu Yang, with the help of Fairy Eternity, witnessed the entire process: As soon as the Eldest Senior Sister uttered the words Return the wind, reverse the fire, the heavenly fire that was about to touch the ocean''s surface retreated back to the sky, and the panicked fleeing ancestors reversed their course, returning to their original positions. It was like watching an old movie in reverse, as the scene rewound, going back to the beginning. A Great Divine Skill related to time, Return the wind, reverse the fire. Not too shabby! After witnessing Yun Zhi''s methods, the misty Immortal remained confident, thinking that Yun Zhi was just so-so. Yun Zhi couldn''t be bothered to speak, her steps bloomed with lotuses, as golden lotus flowers unfolded in the air, their light piercing through the long enveloping dark clouds. Yun Zhi threw a punch without looking back, and with a crackling sound, her fist grew larger in the stunned eyes of the misty Immortal, filling his pupils. Boom Yun Zhi''s fist hammered onto the face of the misty Immortal! The speed of the punch was so fast that the misty Immortal had no time to react! Yun Zhi punched repeatedly, aiming only for the face, curious to see what the misty Immortal actually looked like. The misty Immortal finally realized the gap between him and Yun Zhi; his punches were powerful and heavy, as if they contained the force of countless stars, each strike felt like the cosmos smashing down on him, causing excruciating pain. The misty Immortal''s heart was set on retreat; if this continued, not only would he fail to kill Lu Yang and Ao Ling, but even his own life would be at risk! Under the relentless attack, the mist grew extremely unstable, showing signs of collapse at any moment, unable to protect the misty Immortal any longer. Finally, with another heavy punch from Yun Zhi, the fog shielding the face dissipated, revealing the misty Immortal''s visage. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Standing below and using Fairy Eternity''s divine consciousness to watch the battle, Lu Yang was stunned. He felt a rare sense of absurdity and fear. The face was none other than that of Fairy Eternity! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 798 – 797: What on earth did you revive from the Four Ancient Immortals? Chapter 798: Chapter 797: What on earth did you revive from the Four Ancient Immortals? Ah? How does this person look exactly like me? Fairy Eternity was also stunned, greatly puzzled. Staring at that familiar and incredibly beautiful face, Lu Yang looked up to the heavens and let out a helpless, wry smile. What on earth did the resurrected Four Ancient Immortals bring about? When Ao Ling forebear spoke of establishing the Fire Dynasty with the goal of reviving Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang had a rough guess. The Four Immortals founded the Fire Dynasty with great momentum, spending a hundred thousand years on it, surely not without causing even a single splash. Take the Three Mountains Taoist as an example, how many Semi-Immortals could he produce in a hundred thousand years? If there were a result, what would it be? According to what Elder Ao Ling said, the purpose of establishing the underworld was to recreate Fairy Eternity''s Dao Fruit, which clearly had not been successfully done; otherwise, it wouldn''t be his turn to revive Fairy Eternity. Considering that the Dao Fruit of the Immortal who fought Qilin Immortal was the Extinction Dao Fruit, which Fairy Eternity once intended to condense. And Fairy Eternity stated that the Extinction Dao Fruit was extremely difficult to condense, with no one succeeding in Ancient Times. Then, all of a sudden, an Immortal emerging from the Fire Dynasty with the Extinction Dao Fruit seemed unlikely. It was quite possible that by a fluke, the underworld condensed the Extinction Dao Fruit. And the purpose of establishing the Heavenly Court was to shape an Immortal''s body with the power of belief. That body of the Immortal would naturally resemble Fairy Eternity. In other words, if the founding of the Fire Dynasty had a result, it was very likely the birth of an Immortal who looked like Fairy Eternity, and whose Dao Fruit was the Extinction Dao Fruit. The Grey Mist Immortal, or call it Grey Bean. The actions of Grey Bean before also corroborated Lu Yang''s guessing. Lu Yang''s guess was accurate enough, hence Grey Bean wanted him dead. And this action allowed him to see clearly another matter. Grey Bean erasing the existence of the Fire Dynasty was not to make the Fire Dynasty disappear, but to keep people from knowing her existence. After all, Grey Bean was the Master of the Heavenly Court during the Fire Dynasty period; everyone from the Fire Dynasty knew her. It was just that Lu Yang still did not figure out why Grey Bean needed to do so much, and what she was chasing after? Could it be like the Three Mountains Taoist, controlled by the power of belief, thus wanting to extinguish the source of belief? Lu Yang had a reasonable guess. Fairy Eternity shook her head: I don''t know. There is such a possibility. If the Yingtian Immortals are still alive, then the only sources of belief''s power left are those few Immortals and Xiao Ling. Their realm is high enough, and their influence is great. There indeed could be the possibility of killing to free themselves from restraint, but why kill you? Lu Yang also thought that was right; he didn''t believe in Grey Bean after all. It''s not like just knowing about Grey Bean would make him believe in her; that would be too narcissistic of Grey Bean. Inside him was the legitimate Master of the Heavenly Court, Yellow Bean. Wait a minute, judging from Grey Bean''s previous behavior, which was very similar to Fairy Eternity''s, there indeed might be a chance of narcissism. Moreover, from Grey Bean''s point of view, his cultivation level was merely at the Nascent Soul Stage, and it wasn''t impossible for Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators to believe in an Immortal. But Lu Yang still felt something wasn''t quite right. For example, Grey Bean once said to him, You who know my identity must also die. How did Grey Bean know that he had guessed her identity? Could she sense it? Lu Yang tossed the question to Fairy Eternity, hoping for an answer, but what he got back were two faces looking at each other in bewilderment. Right, you haven''t believed in her, so how could she sense it? Lu Yang nodded, as expected, he couldn''t count on Fairy Eternity; he better think more on his own. Ao Ling saw the true face of the Ashen Immortal, and like Lu Yang, she too felt a sense of absurdity. No wonder her husband couldn''t beat the Ashen Immortal. Grey Bean Bean didn''t want the world to know who she was, and soon the grey mist cloaked her face again, returning to a mysterious guise. Did any of you see the face of that Immortal? Black Feather Venerable was most curious about this, but unfortunately, after asking around, everyone said they hadn''t seen clearly. Everything happened too quickly, surpassing the reaction range of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; only Yun Zhi, Lu Yang who watched the battle using Immortal Consciousness, and Ao Ling who temporarily possessed the sight of an Immortal, saw Grey Bean Bean''s appearance. Even the Vast Sea Daoist Lord did not see Grey Bean Bean''s face. Cloud Falling Palm. Yun Zhi transformed her fist into a palm, like a white cloud, ever-changing and filled with wondrous power, with a single palm strike causing Grey Bean Bean to vomit blood, all spewed into the grey mist. Grey Bean Bean was incredulous, she the foremost person in the path of Immortality since the Ancient Times had never met a rival, not even the likes of Immortal Jiuchong were her match; how could she be beaten so badly? Immortal''s Path Killing Fist! Grey Bean Bean had her own unique set of fist techniques, unrivaled in her punches, causing heaven and earth to change color, with the power of the Dao Fruit of Extinction flowing like a river, vast and boundless, an invisible pressure like mountains crushing down, solidifying the very air. She had once used this set of techniques to beat Immortal Jiuchong until he vomited blood! Unmoved, Yun Zhi struck out with another palm. The fist and palm collided, instantly causing the Spiritual Energy above the Dragon Palace to boil over, triggering a massive explosion of Spiritual Energy and also drawing upon the spiritual essence of the watching Cultivators, who had no choice but to sit down and meditate on the spot, sorting out their disrupted spiritual essence and meridians. Boom A figure flew out from the massive explosion of spiritual essence, coughing blood nonstopGrey Bean Bean. Seeing that she was getting away from Yun Zhi, Grey Bean Bean took the opportunity to flee. Her attacks continuously dissolved by Eldest Senior Sister, and unable to best her in close combat, even revealing her true face to her opponent, it seemed she would not be able to kill her prey; it was best to make a hasty retreat. She never intended to defeat Yun Zhi in the first place; using the Immortal''s Path Killing Fist was just a means to seek an opportunity to escape. If she didn''t escape, she might even lose her life in the East Sea! Exactly where did this Heavenly Court Sect come from, and who is this Yun Mengmeng, the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect! But would Yun Zhi let Grey Bean Bean escape so easily? She used Flying Body Trailing Shadows, a Divine Ability even more profound than Shrinking Ground Into Inches, which allowed her to hide within heaven and earth for spatial leaps. Grey Bean Bean sensed with her Immortal Consciousness that Yun Zhi was relentlessly pursuing her, her face twisted with ferocity, she steeled her heart. Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, you''re forcing my hand! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sky Demon Disintegration Technique! Five Elements Grand Escape! At the cost of a grave injury, Grey Bean Bean used the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique, and for added caution, the Five Elements Grand Escape as well, transforming into objects of the Five Elements and merging with the world to make a distant escape. Return Wind, Recall Fire. Yun Zhi once again reversed time, returning to the moment before Grey Bean Bean had used the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique. Grey Bean Bean, still refusing to give up, exerted the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique once more, but to no avail; time was reversed again. Grey Bean Bean gritted her teeth and utilized the Dao Fruit of Extinction: Destroy the concept of time''! She could temporarily destroy a certain concept; by destroying the concept of time, the magic skill of time reversal failed to function. Sky Demon Disintegration Technique! Five Elements Grand Escape! Only then did she finally escape from the palm of Yun Zhi. There was no relief for Grey Bean Bean, just a feeling of suffocation. She, the Lord of the Heavenly Court, was chased around by the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect. From a positional standpoint, the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect should be ranked below the Lord of the Heavenly Court! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 799 – 798 Vast Sea Daoist Lord: What did I come to the East Sea for? Chapter 799: Chapter 798 Vast Sea Daoist Lord: What did I come to the East Sea for? The people of the East Sea watched as the two immortals disappeared from sight, exhaling deeply. They''re gone, they''re gone, they thought to themselves. The pressure from the Immortal Battle was overwhelming; even the aftermath could have shattered them to pieces. The divide between mortals and immortals was clear to behold. Since the ancient times, this might be the first Immortal Battle to ever occur, even the Transcendence Tribulation stage elders felt fortunate to have survived such an ordeal, and they couldn''t help but recognize the historical significance of the battle. What kind of bizarre luck was this? A once-in-300,000-year event happened, and they were the ones to witness it. Ao Ling secretly felt grateful that Yun Zhi stood on her side. The power that Yun Zhi displayed was the kind of invincibility that could rival figures from ancient times, a level of strength that made her comparable to Immortal Sister Eternity. Man Gu marveled at the spectacletraveling alongside Brother Lu and Brother Meng truly opened one''s eyes to remarkable scenes. True Monarch Ma regretted ever attending the birthday banquet. Or more precisely, when he spotted Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou at the celebration, he should have turned around and fled immediately. After tens of thousands of years of tranquility in the East Sea, Lu Yang and his companions arrived and flipped the heavens and earth upside down. First, it was the resurrection of Ao Ling, the Dragon Clan Ancestor; then the appearance of the immortals. Given how things are now, whether or not I cultivate doesn''t seem to matter much, True Monarch Ma muttered to himself. He had initially believed he needed to work hard in his cultivation to reach the Transcendence Tribulation stage and become a qualified Protector. But now, it seemed even those at the Transcendence Tribulation stage were unqualified to be Protectors. The Old Dragon Emperor, the birthday celebrant, stepped forward and cupped his hands toward the crowd. Ladies and gentlemen, today''s events were sudden and unexpected. Regrettably, we can no longer host you properly. I ask for your understanding. The Dragon Clan truly couldn''t accommodate their guests anymore. After witnessing battles between several Semi-Immortals and two immortals, the Dragon Palace was reduced to ruins. Treasures of gold and silver scattered across the deep trenches of the seabed, and there was no telling how long it would take to rebuild the palace. However, this didn''t affect the Dragon Clan''s position as the dominant force of the East Sea. With Ao Ling''s return, their standing would only grow stronger. Many had initially hoped to pay their respects to Ao Ling, but since the Old Dragon Emperor had personally come forth to dismiss them, they figured staying longer would be futile and reluctantly let go of the idea. Even the aloof Black Feather Venerable, who had been solely there for the entertainment, was dragged away by Clan Leader Xiao. As the crowd dispersed, only the Dragon Clan, Seek Dao Sect, and Young Master Lu were left on the scene. Ancient Ancestor, I didn''t expect you to be a member of the Heavenly Court, Ao Ya exclaimed excitedly, her admiration for Ao Ling vividly apparent. This was the number-one Semi-Immortal in battle prowess, the pride of their Dragon Clan. Ao Ya pays respects to the Ancient Ancestor and Senior Lu. Allow me to introduce you two. This is my Daoist couple, Vast Sea Daoist Lord Fang Wuya, Ao Ya said, her informal nature evident. She didn''t care for traditional wedding ritualssince Vast Sea Daoist Lord had undergone Intercourse Cultivation with her, he was her Daoist couple. Vast Sea Daoist Lord cupped his hands respectfully. Junior Fang Wuya greets the Dragon Clan Ancestor. Though Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Ao Ling were both Semi-Immortals and could technically address each other as Daoists, the current situation placed him firmly in the junior category. Despite this, Fang Wuya internally brimmed with pride. Meng Jingzhou cast a disdainful glance at Fang Wuya. Ancestor, the grin on your face is so difficult to suppress, yet you claim you envy me for being a Single Body Spiritual Root? Wuya, you haven''t fully performed the necessary bow yet, Ao Ya whispered discreetly to Fang Wuya. Fang Wuya looked confused. Who else was he supposed to bow to? Ao Ya gestured toward Young Master Lu with her lips. That man was the Ancient Ancestor''s Senior Brother, and from the perspective of lineage, their superior. Fang Wuya''s face darkened. Me, bow to him? With Ao Ya persistently urging him, Fang Wuya eventually caved under the pressure and adopted a forced smile while bowing. Junior Fang Wuya greets Young Master Lu. Lu Yang felt that he would undoubtedly enjoy favorable times once he returned to Seek Dao Sect. Ancient Ancestor, our clan still has two Transcendence Tribulation stage elders. Would you be willing to meet them? The Old Dragon Emperor cautiously asked, carefully observing Ao Ling''s reaction. The opportunity to meet Ao Ling was rare. Those two elders had missed out while in hibernation, and the Old Dragon Emperor couldn''t help but feel sorry for them. You have additional Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators? Impressive, seems like you''re doing well in the East Sea, Ao Ling remarked in mild surprise. Although the Dragon Clan didn''t have any Semi-Immortals, the presence of five Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators already marked them as a top-tier power. In Lu Yang''s estimation, only the Great Xia Court had more Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators compared to the Dragon Clan. Wait, scratch thatthey''d also need to count the Demon Nation now. With Ao Ling''s consent, the Old Dragon Emperor hurried to the depths of the palace and began waking the two hibernating elders, who had fallen into slumber twenty thousand and thirty thousand years ago respectively. They were among the clan''s most vital reserves. The Old Dragon Emperor cleared the ruins and entered an underwater chamber, where three crystal formations were arranged. One was empty, previously occupied by Ao Ya. The other two crystals housed the two dormant human-formed dragons. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Old Dragon Emperor activated a secret technique, synchronizing with the runes on the crystal surfaces. Buzz, buzz, buzz As the resonance harmonized, the crystals bloomed like flowers, and the two elders slowly awakened. Who dares awaken us? Has the Dragon Clan fallen into a dire life-and-death crisis? According to their ancestral teachings, they were only to be awakened under circumstances of grave danger threatening the clan''s survival. The Old Dragon Emperor respectfully explained, Honored elders, the Dragon Clan is not facing a crisis. There''s simply someone who wishes to meet you, which has prompted your awakening. Infuriated, the elders roared, Absurd! Do you understand our standing?! We are not summoned on mere whims! It''s me, Ao Ling quietly remarked, her gaze fixed on the two Transcendence Tribulation stage True Dragons. Who are you The two elders began chastising her instinctively but froze, their expressions turning ashen when they recognized Ao Ling. Ao-Ao-Ao-Ao-Ao-Ao Ling, Ancient Ancestor?! Honestly, if it weren''t for the latter half of the exclamation, Lu Yang would have thought they were howling. Do you have any objections? Ao Ling asked. The two elders scrambled out of their crystals, flashing ingratiating smiles. Ancient Ancestor, it''s an honor to be summoned by you. If anyone has objections, we''ll personally beat them senseless! Seeing her descendants so lively, Ao Ling was quite pleased. The Old Dragon Emperor beamed at the elders. Honored elders, the Ancient Ancestor merely wished to meet you. There''s no other reason; you may return to your rest. The elders glared at the Old Dragon Emperor, thinking, Who could sleep now, knowing the Ancient Ancestor has awakened? I''ll return to the Heavenly Court for some time. Once I''ve visited my acquaintances, I''ll be back. Ao Ling didn''t linger long with the Dragon Clan and departed with Young Master Lu. Vast Sea Daoist Lord reluctantly bid farewell to Ao Ya before departing with the Seek Dao Sect members. Two groups split up at the Dragon Palace, only to regroup later after leaving it. Lu Yang withdrew his clone. Ao Ling listened as Immortal Fairy Eternity recounted numerous matters, many of which involved the Seek Dao Sect. She grew curious and desired to visit the sect that Immortal Sister Eternity so highly praised. A graceful figure returned, prompting Lu Yang to rush forward to pay his respects. Eldest Senior Sister, you''ve returned. This person Yun Zhi, her tone calm, replied, Gravely injured. Escaped. Junior Brother and Senior Ao Ling, you two come with me. Explain in detail the person I clashed with. She wanted to know the origins of this Yellow Bean. As the trio''s silhouettes faded into the distance, Vast Sea Daoist Lord looked bewildered. Reflecting on his East Sea experience, he realized that he had aided Lu Yang''s charade, suffered a strike from an immortal, and somehow ended up as Lu Yang''s junior? Wasn''t I supposed to dominate the East Sea? he muttered incredulously. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 800 – 799: Dai Bufan: Didnt you say you were just going to the East Sea to have fun? Chapter 800: Chapter 799: Dai Bufan: Didn''t you say you were just going to the East Sea to have fun? On the uninhabited island, four figures formed a circle, each sitting on an imperial throne. The strength of these four figures was terrifying, with each nearly reaching the level of an Immortal. Yun Zhi quietly listened to Fairy Eternity, Ao Ling, and Lu Yang''s account before calmly summarizing. So, the Four Ancient Immortals originally wanted to resurrect a senior Fairy but accidentally, due to some mistakes, ended up with a senior Fairy that possesses the Dao Fruit of Annihilation? And there is a high chance that this person is the same Immortal who deliberately hid information about the Fire Dynasty? Yun Zhi showed a puzzled expression as Junior Brother Lu had promised he would definitely not get involved with Fire Dynasty affairs. It had only been a month, so how did they even end up finding the Immortal who was hiding Fire Dynasty information? Miss Yun, you really can''t blame me for this. The mist suddenly enveloped us, and I had no idea that the dragon pattern bracelet I found was the key to the Dragon Ball; I just thought it was Xiao Ling''s trinket and let Second-in-command pick it up. Fairy Eternity defended Lu Yang without mentioning their nocturnal venture to the relic site of the Immortal battle. Yun Zhi was not surprised by Fairy Eternity''s response: Who taught you to say that? Second-in-command. Yun Zhi cast a cold glance at Lu Yang without saying a word. Lu Yang felt he couldn''t keep corroborating with Fairy Eternity anymore; it was too easy to spill the beans about him. Ao Ling, who had remained silent while sitting beside them, looked at Immortal Sister to his left and then tapped Yun Zhi on the right, uttering a curious sound. Strange, why do I feel like you two resemble each other a bit? Lu Yang thought that Senior Ao Ling probably needed glasses; although Fairy Eternity and Eldest Senior Sister were both peerlessly beautiful in their own ways, one was silly while the other was as smart as ice and snow. Where could he possibly see any resemblance between them? Not in looks, oh, I can''t quite put my finger on it, but anyway, you two just seem alike, Ao Ling couldn''t explain what he felt either. Yun Zhi said calmly, Perhaps Senior Ao Ling is mistaken, Senior Fairy and I bear no resemblance. Really? Ao Ling always believed his instincts were right. It''s an illusion. Alright then. The four resumed discussing the main topic. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following the methods of Grey Bean, anyone who knows about her is within her hunting range, Lu Yang pondered. Hold on, hold on, why call her Grey Bean! Fairy Eternity was quite dissatisfied with Lu Yang''s naming. Eldest Senior Sister also felt the name lacked intimidation; it didn''t sound like the name of a strong being. Then what should we call her, Annihilation Immortal? Lu Yang was a bit troubled; they needed a code name to discuss, after all. No way, no way, how can she take such a domineering name? Fairy Eternity opposed again, clearly feeling the name Annihilation Immortal stole the limelight from her moniker, Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang turned to ask Ao Ling, Senior, did Grey Bean have a name during the Fire Dynasty era? Ao Ling seriously said, She was the master of the Heavenly Court in the Fire Dynasty and had no name. But considering her purpose is to resurrect Immortal Sister, calling her Yellow Bean might also work. Then we''ll call her Grey Bean. Fairy Eternity quickly concluded the matter. Eldest Senior Sister pondered, This means I am also a target of her hunt. Lu Yang analyzed seriously. It seemed all four present were in danger wait, that''s not right. Eldest Senior Sister could beat Grey Bean, Fairy Eternity could resurrect, Senior Ao Ling had the dragon pattern bracelet for protection, which left only himself as the most endangered?! Lu Yang prayed that Grey Bean''s personality was like Fairy Eternity''s, preferring to challenge the strong and not like him, who only liked to fight those weaker than himself. If Senior Ao Ling trusts me, you might consider giving me the dragon pattern bracelet. I know someone who can recharge it with energy. Here. Ao Ling naturally trusted Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi safely secured the bracelet. Speaking of which, I''ve always been unaware, and my husband never told me that Immortal Sister, you belong to the Fishman tribe, Ao Ling said with a smile, looking at Fairy Eternity lying half-fish, half-human on the throne. Since the journey to the East Sea began until its end, Fairy Eternity had maintained her mermaid form. Lu Yang: Fairy, how about you change back, and while you''re at it, clear out the seawater in my brain too. Originally, Vast Sea Daoist Lord could have led everyone back directly to the Seek Dao Sect, but considering Lu Yang and the others only had records of leaving Great Xia, without records of returning, it would be hard to explain, so he had Lu Yang and the others descend to get registered. Yun Zhi and Vast Sea Daoist Lord had returned by using an Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, with no immigration records, so naturally, they did not need to go through the entry procedures. As for Ao Ling, her identity was special, so it was not convenient for her to appear before the public. After Lu Yang and the others completed the procedures, Vast Sea Daoist Lord crossed the border, opened a spatial passage, and the other end of the passage was the Seek Dao Sect. A lot has happened in the East Sea, Junior Brother Dai is in charge of intelligence affairs and probably doesn''t know about the events in the East Sea yet. You five, having experienced it yourselves, should go and inform Junior Brother Dai, Eldest Senior Sister instructed. Okay! Eldest Senior Sister invited Ao Ling to visit Sky Gate Mountain, while Lu Yang and the others rushed excitedly to the Task Hall. They were frequent visitors to the Task Hall and easily found Elder Brother Dai''s room with practiced ease. Elder Brother Dai, are you in? Lu Yang knocked on the door gently. Come in. Dai Bufan, seeing all five of them, laughed and said, Didn''t you go with Old Ma to have fun in the East Sea? You''re back so soon? Did Vast Sea Daoist Lord bring you back? Dai Bufan had heard that Lu Yang was kidnapped by a Dragon Ball, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord had gone to the East Sea to find him. Lu Yang nodded; it was indeed Vast Sea Daoist Lord who had brought them back. Seeing Lu Yang''s hesitant look, Dai Bufan teased, Could it be that you''ve encountered some issues in the East Sea and want to discuss them with me? Yes. Lu Yang was organizing his words, trying his best to make it so that Elder Brother Dai could smoothly accept the intelligence. From past experience, Elder Brother Dai, although highly cultivated, was not so firm in spirit, often easily shocked. Elder Brother Dai, here''s the thing, originally we wanted to have fun in the East Sea, and we indeed experienced a lot of the East Sea''s specialties, like fighting and brawling, but rest assured, we were using our Five Elements Sect identities, we definitely didn''t discredit our sect, Lu Yang said, touching the back of his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Then, well, there was a bit of an accident. I accidentally awakened the Dragon Clan Ancestor Ao Ling, and Elder Ao Ling insisted on calling me Senior Brother,'' making the old Vast Sea ancestor call me Senior'' too. The Three Mountains Taoist from Penglai Island wanted to possess Old Dragon Emperor, luckily Elder Ao Ling stopped him, and then a Lord of Great Qian showed up. Elder Ao Ling, fighting one against two, beat them both up. Then suddenly, an Immortal appeared, intending to attack Elder Ao Ling, but didn''t manage to kill Elder Ao Ling; instead, she killed both Three Mountains Taoist and the Lord of Great Qian. Seeing that no one could beat this Immortal, Eldest Senior Sister stepped in to help, engaging in a fierce battle with this Immortal. Lu Yang sighed, We just didn''t catch that Immortal, even though we inflicted serious injuries, she got away, really a pity. After listening, Dai Bufan laughed heartily, Junior Brother Lu, you really have a wild imagination, quite rich in creativity. If Elder Brother Dai doesn''t believe me, Elder Ao Ling is currently in our sect, having tea with Eldest Senior Sister. She can verify what I''m saying. Elder Brother Dai was smiling, but his eyes were empty, as if his expression was frozen at that moment. Elder Brother Dai? Elder Brother Dai? Lu Yang called out twice without a response and curiously waved his hand in front of Dai Bufan. Still no reaction. Lu Yang tentatively poked Dai Bufan on the shoulder, Dai Bufan wobbled for a bit, then with a thud, collapsed onto the table, startling Lu Yang quite a bit. Lu Yang gasped; he thought he had been subtle enough, so why was Elder Brother Dai''s reaction still so strong? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 801 – 800: Junior Brother Gu, what have you realized from this? Chapter 801: Chapter 800: Junior Brother Gu, what have you realized from this? Elder Brother Dai, wake up, wake up. Dai Bufan faintly heard someone calling his name. Who''s calling me, so noisy. Dai Bufan struggled to open his eyes and saw Lu Yang''s big face very close to his own, looking at him earnestly. Seeing that he had woken up, Lu Yang''s big face moved a little further away. Dai Bufan shook his head, feeling like he had forgotten something. What had happened before? Why had he passed out? Is it Junior Brother Lu? What do you need? Lu Yang revealed a line of people behind him, all trussed up like zongzi (rice dumplings). Lu Yang bragged to Dai Bufan, smiling somewhat sheepishly, Elder Brother Dai, I just went out for a little adventure and, by accident, I captured the Four Ancient Immortals, all the sleeping Semi-Immortals from the ancient past, the first Emperor Qian, the first Emperor Yu, the first Imperial Teacher, the first Emperor Xia Now the conflict of the Great Era will definitely be won by our Seek Dao Sect! What?! Dai Bufan''s eyes snapped open, he sat up straight, his eyes wide and round as he looked at Lu Yang''s detestable big face. He looked confusedly at Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and the others, the trussed-up Four Ancient Immortals had all vanished without a trace. So it was a dream, just a dream Dai Bufan felt a chill down his back, recalled the scenes from his dream, a false alarm, and was immensely relieved. The Grand Elder was proficient in Dream Spell, and Dai Bufan also knew some dream magic skills; it had been hundreds of years since he last had a nightmare. Elder Brother Dai, are you alright? Lu Yang asked concernedly, thinking to himself that Elder Brother Dai''s spiritual fortitude was lacking, this was hardly anything significant. If not for fear that Elder Brother Dai might end up on the must-kill list too, I''d be tempted to reveal Grey Bean''s identity to you. Memories gradually coming back, Dai Bufan remembered what Lu Yang had said before he fainted. Lu Yang, you really are trouble. They say there are no Semi-Immortals in the East Sea, yet you went there, and not only did you make it so the East Sea had Semi-Immortals, you also managed to get two of them killed. As for the battle of Immortals, it hadn''t been initiated in thirty thousand years. Everything that happens in the East Sea will make history, and you''re telling me all these events are related to you? Lu Yang felt strangely flustered being praised by Dai Bufan out of the blue, It''s not as great as you make it sound Dai Bufan forcibly stabilized his heart of Dao, All of you tell me properly, how did it go from playing in the East Sea for two days to causing a great battle among Immortals? As the one who had experienced most of it, Lu Yang recounted the majority of events, while Meng Jingzhou and the others supplemented the story. Dai Bufan finally untangled the sequence of events. Based on what Lu Yang and his group had described, the trouble in the East Sea couldn''t really be blamed on Lu Yang; it was just a matter of pure luck. From the intelligence perspective, this was invaluable information that was worth its weight in gold. Dai Bufan could say that the events in the East Sea had shaken the Cultivation World, but the ins and outs were only fully understood by Lu Yang and his group, while others only saw the superficial phenomena. From the perspective of the manager of the Task Hall, Dai Bufan just wanted Lu Yang to take his place. Dai Bufan held his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. He chased the group out like he was shooing away flies, Alright, alright, I get the picture, let me have some peace. He needed to properly digest the intelligence from the East Sea. After Lu Yang and the group left, Dai Bufan sat cross-legged, steadied his breath, and repeatedly went over the events of the East Sea in his mind, finally exploding in a roar. Even if it was luck, everything that happened was just too unbelievable! Boom In a fury, Dai Bufan''s aura surged to the sky, and he ascended to the mid-stage of the Body Integration Realm in one fell swoop! A month had passed since the entrance exam of the Seek Dao Sect, and the four new disciples who were recruited had all joined the tutelage of various Elders. Daoist Xiantian became a disciple under the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Gu Junye under the Grand Elder, Zhou Xing''er under Uncle Ba, and Zhuang Ping under the Fourth Elder. With the Grand Elder nowhere to be found, presumably lying in a coffin somewhere, Elder Brother Dai had no choice but to take on the role of master, instructing Gu Junye in an open area behind the mountain. Just the thing to change up the mood. Our lineage, not only in charge of the Task Hall, also holds the power of punishment; the most important thing is to avoid causing trouble. Since you''ve joined our lineage, you must follow the rules and remember not to stir up any problems, Alright, Senior Brother, Gu Junye sat honestly across and listened attentively. Speaking of bad examples, Lu Yang here is the most typical case. Whenever he goes out on a mission, he''s bound to cause some sort of trouble. At first, it wasn''t too bad, just getting mixed up with the Eternity Sect and the like, but then he attended the Qingzhou celebration, encountered two ancient cultivators in the Body Integration Realm and one in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, later went to Wild State, and ran into three ancient cultivators in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Not long ago, he returned from the East Sea, and the affairs of the East Sea are not unrelated to him, Dai Bufan carefully listed Lu Yang''s inexplicable connections with high-ranking cultivators, each time Lu Yang returned, what he brought back nearly scared him to death. Gu Junior Brother, what did you learn from all this? Gu Junye''s eyes sparkled with admiration: A real man should be like this! Dai Bufan: Is it still possible to switch out this junior brother for another? Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, he saw Eldest Senior Sister and Ao Ling drinking tea; Ao Ling was sitting with her legs crossed, looking very relaxed and bold. Our Sect already has Fairy Eternity and Elder Lianyi as our guest officials; I wonder if Elder Ao Ling would be interested in becoming a guest official of our Sect. Damn it, Lianyi managed to get ahead of me again, Ao Ling regretted. Why was it that Jiang Lianyi woke up first and not her? Being a step behind meant lagging in every aspect; even if she became a guest official now, she was still one Jiang Lianyi behind Fairy Eternity. So, what are the benefits of becoming a guest official? There are of course many benefits to becoming a guest official. For example, if the elder fancies anything from our Sect, feel free to take it, Oh, there''s such a good deal? Ao Ling''s gaze landed on the recently arrived Lu Yang, showing a keen and playful smile, which gave Lu Yang a bad premonition. Junior Brother is not an object, Yun Zhi reminded. However, our Sect has caught a few Semi-Immortals, confiscated their possessions, and now they are all placed in the treasury; the elder can pick one item you like from there. Now that Lu Yang had been used as bait to hook a bunch of Semi-Immortals, the foundation of the Seek Dao Sect was richer than that of the Long Clan. Or make contributions to our Sect, earn Contribution Points, and exchange them for A Day as Sect Leader Experience,'' temporarily becoming the leader of our Sect; everyone in the Sect must follow the orders of the Acting Sect Leader. Does that include guest officials as well? Guest officials are no exception. Ao Ling slapped her thigh: I''m in! Can I also earn Contribution Points? Fairy Eternity suddenly thought of it, as she hadn''t earned any Contribution Points in a long time. Yun Zhi said, Fairy Eternity has made indelible contributions to our Sect, naturally, you have earned Contribution Points. Then I want to exchange for A Day as Sect Leader Experience''! Fairy Eternity''s eyes gleamed. Yun Zhi was not surprised: May I know how long the fairy wants to exchange for, one year or two years Seek Dao Sect had caught a few Semi-Immortals, and Fairy Eternity had made many contributions, her Contribution Points could be described as massive. One year will do, Yun Zhi nodded: That being the case, starting from today Hold on, I''m just exchanging in advance; I don''t want to be the Acting Sect Master right now, Fairy Eternity recalled that the last two times she immediately became the Acting Sect Master, organizing a Five Elements Sect exchange meeting, and hosting the twelve-million-year celebration of the Seek Dao Sect; both were fraught with difficulties. If it hadn''t been for having Lu Yang as a trump card, she would have faced significant challenges. This time, she was going to choose a good opportunity to be the Acting Sect Master again. This time it was Yun Zhi''s turn to be astonished; she hadn''t realized that when she wasn''t paying attention, Fairy Eternity''s intelligence had greatly improved. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 802 – 801: Intense Competition for the Position of Acting Sect Leader Chapter 802: Chapter 801: Intense Competition for the Position of Acting Sect Leader For the past 300,000 years, battles between immortals have occurred, but never before had such a battle openly taken place in front of the public. The incident in the East Sea spread like a hurricane, sweeping through streets and alleys in the shortest time. Who would have thought, not long after the Phoenix Ancestor''s awakening, the Dragon Clan Ancestor has been resurrected too! Doesn''t this mean that both of the Kirin Immortal''s wives have made an appearance. I heard it was the Three Mountains Taoist who discovered the Dragon Clan Ancestor''s whereabouts. He wanted to give the Old Dragon Emperor a surprise and presented it as a gift at the birthday banquet. Odd, I heard it was the Three Mountains Taoist who wanted to possess the Old Dragon Emperor. It went wrong midway, and his sneak attack failed, but he was stopped by the Dragon Clan Ancestor. That''s what I heard too, otherwise, how else would they have started fighting afterwards. The Dragon Clan Ancestor fought against two, suppressing two Semi-Immortals all by himself. That''s pretty exaggerated. Doesn''t Venerate Zhu Tian claim to be the strongest beneath the Immortals? Could he achieve this? Not sure. Who do you think was the Immortal that appeared later on, trying to kill the Dragon Clan Ancestor, and even fought with the Heavenly Court Sect Master? They say the Ancient Heavenly Court and the Four Ancient Immortals are rivals. Could it be that the Immortal is one of the Four Ancient Immortals? That doesn''t seem right either. If one of the Four Ancient Immortals took action, would the Kirin Immortal just stand by and watch? Then who do you think it could be? It could possibly be the first Emperor Qian, the Sovereign of the Central Heavens. That can''t be, didn''t that Immortal even kill the Lord of Mountains and Rivers? Maybe he''s had it in for the Lord of Mountains and Rivers for a long time, so killing him with one strike isn''t surprising. Now that you mention it, that seems accurate. Qiongqi Clan. Upon hearing the news of the Dragon Clan appearing in the East Sea, the Gold Clan Leader immediately took leave from Daoist Buyu and rushed back to the Demon Territory. Before he even entered the ancient tomb, he heard the angry voice of the young ancestor, Jin Caiwei. Damn it, why do they keep popping up one after another! The Gold Clan Leader entered the ancient tomb and saw the young ancestor with her hair standing on end in anger, like an annoyed kitten that nobody should touch, while the Transcendence Tribulation Stage members of the Qiongqi Clan nearby didn''t know how to console her. There was no way to console her. With Jiang Lianyi''s appearance, the young ancestor had to lower her goal from the top ten of the Great Era''s contention to the top eleven. With Ao Ling''s appearance, she would have to drop to the twelfth. If a few more acquaintances of the young ancestor were to pop up, there''d be no point in competing in the Great Era at all. Moreover, he suspected another significant reason for the young ancestor''s furyboth of the Kirin Immortal''s wives were awake, so what was left for her? Jin Que, why have you returned? Jin Caiwei noticed the approach of the Clan Leader Jin Que. The Gold Clan Leader thought to himself that he was worried about the young ancestor''s outburst. Of course, he couldn''t say that. I''ve made a great brother in Great Xia. This brother is extraordinary, with an extensive network of friends. His connections spread across the entire Cultivation World, and all Body Integration Realm cultivators greet him warmly. He''s extremely popular, said the Gold Clan Leader, giving a thumbs-up to Daoist Buyu, praising him without end. With his network, I can connect with the Seek Dao Sect. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Seek Dao Sect has the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, a Semi-Immortal with an embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, a top-notch figure even among Semi-Immortals. Young ancestor, do you think we should ally with the Seek Dao Sect, joining forces to carve out our own place in the Great Era''s contention? Moreover, having one more friend means one less enemy. It''s also good to have fewer enemies in the future. This was the insight the Gold Clan Leader derived through Daoist Buyu''s connections, deduced in reverse. Jin Caiwei fell silent; Jin Que''s proposal made sense. But she was used to being independent and didn''t like to cooperate with others. Let me think it through thoroughly. Zhu Tian sat on the imperial chair, his face full of conflict. How is it that even Elder Sister Ao Ling is alive now? Is it really that hard to claim kingship and dominance? He began to seriously consider the feasibility of falling into a deep sleep once again. How about I diligently lick Elder Brother Lu''s boots? I''m not sure what Elder Brother Lu lacks. Should I try sending him a couple of beauties? While everyone was discussing Ao Ling''s whereabouts and the identity of the combatants in the battle of Immortals, someone quietly approached the entrance to the Seek Dao Sect''s gate. The person stepped through the gate, intimidated the River Spirit with a glance, and successfully entered the Seek Dao Sect. With familiar ease, they climbed to the summit of Sky Gate Mountain, where they saw the practicing Lu Yang, as well as Ao Ling, who was lying on the ground, hugging her tail, and sleeping. The person raised a hand, and terrifying spiritual essence began to converge in the palm. Ao Ling sensed someone was trying to launch a sneak attack and abruptly opened her eyes. With a carp''s flip, she got up and slapped her palm toward the intruder. The latter-coming palm moved faster and struck first; the collision of the two palms created a wind that flipped the intruder''s cloak, revealing a face Lu Yang was very familiar with. Elder Lianyi! Jiang Lianyi, I knew it was you! No one else would sneak up like this and try to sneak attack me! Ao Ling laughed and cursed. Jiang Lianyi, as if she hadn''t seen Ao Ling at all, bowed to Lu Yang: Elder Brother Lu Yang, greetings. Jiang Lianyi guessed that Ao Ling must be at the Seek Dao Sect at this time. Then she turned her head and said to Ao Ling with a half-smile, Junior Sister Xiao Ling, how dare you address your Senior Sister by name? That''s not proper. Ao Ling was unphased: Being unnamed disciples, we don''t need to differentiate between Senior and Junior Sisters. Elder Brother Lu Yang, you be the judge. I acknowledged you as my Elder Brother first, I should be Xiao Ling''s Senior Sister, right? Elder Brother Lu Yang, you tell us, neither I nor Lianyi qualify to be disciples to Immortal Sister, so calling you Elder Brother is overstepping our bounds. Originally, we shouldn''t even divide Senior or Junior Sisters, right? Lu Yang felt a headache coming on. Elder Ao Ling, please don''t say that, it''s terrifying. Lu Yang really wanted his Eldest Senior Sister to come back, but unfortunately, she had gone to fix a dragon pattern bracelet and wouldn''t return for a while. Luckily, although there was no Eldest Senior Sister, there was Fairy Eternity to smooth things over. Fairy Eternity floated out from the Spiritual Space to mediate: Since ancient times, the powerful have been revered. How about the two of you fight it out, and whoever wins will be the Senior Sister? Lu Yang listened and broke into a cold sweat, thinking Fairy Eternity, you might as well have stayed away. Our Immortal Lineage values harmony above all. There''s no need to resort to fighting, Lu Yang hurriedly advised. If these two ancestors started fighting within the Seek Dao Sect, not even the Vast Sea Daoist Lord could stop them, to say nothing of the risk of ending up in a Dragon-and-Phoenix tag-team battle. As an Elder Brother within the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang held considerable sway in the eyes of the Dragon and Phoenix ancestors, so since he advised against fighting, they would not fight. Jiang Lianyi had another card up her sleeve. She suspected Ao Ling had certainly become an honored guest of the Seek Dao Sect: Guest Elder Ao, I became a guest elder before you, so according to Sect tradition, you should address me as your Senior Sister. Ao Ling had anticipated Jiang Lianyi would pull this move and scoffed: You might not know, but I can exchange Contribution Points to become the Acting Sect Master, so even Guest Elder Jiang must listen to this Acting Sect Master! Jiang Lianyi was taken aback; indeed, she did not know that Contribution Points could be exchanged for the position of Acting Sect Master and had not paid attention to this. Immortal Sister, how can I earn Contribution Points? Jiang Lianyi asked, turning towards someone more knowledgeable on the matter. Contribution Points, as the name implies, are earned by making contributions to the Sect, like the time I dispatched a Unification Realm practitioner who had done numerous evils and served as Acting Sect Master for three days, the knowledgeable one explained. Jiang Lianyi''s eyes lit up upon hearing thisCit didn''t sound difficult: When I go back, I''ll have Venerate Zhu Tian capture a couple of evil Unification Realm practitioners and present them to Elder Brother Lu Yang. Jiang Lianyi snorted coldly, thinking anyone could make such a claim: I will go to the East Sea and have the Dragon Clan also capture a couple of Ancient Era Unification Stage practitioners for Elder Brother Lu Yang! I can even have Venerate Zhu Tian capture ten Unification Realm practitioners! I can capture ten Unification Realm practitioners too! I can capture someone from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of ancient times! I can also capture someone from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of ancient times, a pair of them! I can let Venerate Zhu Tian present the Demon Territory to Elder Brother Lu Yang! I can unify the East Sea and present it to Elder Brother Lu Yang too! Lu Yang listened, completely bewildered, wondering how the conversation had led to him becoming the master of the Demon Territory and the East Sea? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 803 – 802: Under Fairy Eternity, a Forest of the Strong Chapter 803: Chapter 802: Under Fairy Eternity, a Forest of the Strong Lu Yang felt that being at mid-stage Nascent Soul, he truly couldn''t bear the responsibilities of both the Demon Territory Lord and the East Sea Lord. Oh, it''s all because of Xiao Ling and Lianyi''s good intentions. The small matters of the Demon Territory and the East Sea, why don''t you just accept them? Fairy Eternity said with an easygoing tone. If you really don''t dare to accept them, I can take them off your hands. Obviously, Lu Yang didn''t dare to accept, but there were others who did. Lu Yang thought about it; Fairy Eternity, being the Master of the Heavenly Court and the founding emperor of the Fire Dynasty, now concurrently holding the titles of Demon Territory Lord and East Sea Lord, could be said to hold enormous authority, unmatched by anyone. Even if you do accept them, would you actually manage them? Lu Yang remembered that during Ancient Times, Fairy Eternity didn''t like managing, she only governed the North Star, which the Four Ancient Immortals had forced upon her. Lu Yang suspected that giving the North Star to Fairy Eternity was probably just to keep her from wandering around everywhere, providing her with a stable home. What''s so hard about managing? I can have Xiao Ling and Lianyi manage the East Sea and Demon Territory. Although Fairy Eternity wasn''t good at managing, she excelled in using people. Immortal Sister, can you let us see where you usually live? Jiang Lianyi asked. Sure, sure. Fairy Eternity obviously agreed. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi projected a thread of Spiritual Sense, delving into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Come, come, come, now that you''re here, make yourselves at home, have a seat. Fairy Eternity warmly entertained the two Semi-Immortals. Fairy Eternity had long ago drained the water from the Spiritual Space, and now Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space had returned to its original soft and tender appearance, with a bed lying sideways against the wall, along with tables, chairs, and other furniture. Lu Yang silently watched all this, without a word. Whose Spiritual Space was this, after all? Having seated herself, Jiang Lianyi then remembered that her visit was not solely to greet Ao Ling. What exactly is going on with the celestial battle in the East Sea? Xiao Ling, who has targeted you? Ao Ling frowned and thought for a while, Explaining this matter is rather complicated. If I tell you everything, you''ll be in danger. So, I will only share the things I can tell you. After the initial battle between my husband and the murderer, you entered a Playing Dead state, while I helped my husband establish the Fire Dynasty Wait a second. Before Ao Ling had finished speaking, Jiang Lianyi interrupted her. Didn''t we agree to use the Playing Dead Technique together back then? Imperial Palace of Great Xia. Jiang Pingan, holding a hoe, finished his farming and sat on a small stool wiping sweat, looking up at the visitor. Fellow Daoist Yun, what brings you here? Yun Zhi took out a palm-sized red parcel from her sleeve, lifted the red cloth, revealing a delicately-made dragon-patterned bracelet. Jiang Pingan was captivated by the design of the dragon-patterned bracelet, Eh, what exquisite craftsmanship. Who made this? It''s an Immortal Artifact crafted by Yingtian Immortal, capable of withstanding several attacks from Immortals under full power. Wow, it really is an extraordinary item. An Immortal Artifact refined to such a degree was truly peak craftsmanship, I see the inside of the bracelet is empty, do you want me to refill it with energy? This is indeed my intention. Jiang Pingan turned the dragon-patterned bracelet over in his hands, inspecting it twice, Alright, then let me study it. As he studied the bracelet, Jiang Pingan recalled the information he had just received, chatting idly. Fellow Daoist Yun, whom did you confront in the East Sea, one of the Four Ancient Immortals? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because Immortals possess the Forgetfulness trait, people can only remember that a celestial battle took place in the East Sea, but cannot recall the process of the clash between the two sides. Yun Zhi shook her head, She''s an Immortal from ancient times, but not one of the Four Ancient Immortals. I shouldn''t say too much about her origins. If you know too much, she''ll kill you too. Oh, does Fellow Daoist Yun think I''m not a match for that Immortal? Jiang Pingan let out a sound, his tone laced with faint pride. As the founding emperor, Great Xia stood unyielding for a hundred thousand years, and his contributions were immense. This was not only due to his wise decisions but also because of his unfathomably high cultivation level. Yun Zhi nodded, Indeed, you can''t beat her. Alright then, if I can''t win, I can''t win, Jiang Pingan resigned to reality like a wilted eggplant, hanging his head low. When Yun Zhi returned to the Seek Dao Sect with the energy-filled dragon-etched bracelet, she found Lu Yang, Ao Ling, and Jiang Lianyi neatly lying on the ground. Yun Zhi tapped Lu Yang''s forehead, knocking everyone out of his Spiritual Space. Eldest Senior Sister, you''re finally back, Lu Yang greeted Yun Zhi with immense relief, grateful to have a solid backbone. He alone struggled to deal with the two ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix, not to mention the troublemaking Yellow Bean. Just now in the Spiritual Space, they almost came to blows twice. Yun Zhi handed the dragon-etched bracelet to Ao Ling, then turned to ask Jiang Lianyi. Elder Lianyi, are you here to see Elder Ao Ling? she inquired. Jiang Lianyi snorted coldly, Who''d want to see her? I''m here for intelligence on the East Sea. Yun Zhi simply uttered Oh, and didn''t say more. Excitedly emerging from Lu Yang''s body, Fairy Eternity began tallying up the numbers. Me, the Second-in-command, Xiao Ling, Lianyi, hmm, everyone''s here! Who''s all here? Lu Yang''s brain couldn''t quite make the connection. Of course, it''s our team to challenge Miss Yun that''s all here! Lu Yang: Wait, Fairy, can''t you guys go get yourselves killed without dragging me into it? Fairy Eternity, with a grand wave of her hand, though she had yet to return to her prime and match Miss Yun, now had the support of Ao Ling and Lianyi, and with the Second-in-command as their strategist, they were barely equipped for battle with Miss Yun. Seeing this, Lu Yang quickly intercepted Fairy Eternity, who was about to make a grand gesture, Stop, stop, stop, Fairy, calm down for a second. I am calm, Fairy Eternity said with bluster. No, no, no, think about it, Fairy. We, or rather, you guys aren''t ready to fight Eldest Senior Sister yet. We''re still missing someone. Missing someone? Who else? Lu Yang kindly reminded her, The Third Boss, as a Semi-Immortal, he''s an important force! Fairy Eternity slapped her forehead, Oh right, I forgot about him. The Sky Gate Mountain wasn''t far from the street barbecue shop, allowing Fairy Eternity to take control of Immortal Eternity from afar. Counting money at the barbecue shop, Immortal Eternity was suddenly inspired by Fairy Eternity; it was as if someone had grabbed the back of his clothes, causing his body to bend like a shrimp as he flew backward, arriving at Sky Gate Mountain. Immortal Eternity, upon seeing the grand assembly at Sky Gate Mountain, was clearly stunned. What''s going on here? Greetings to the Boss and the Second-in-command. Boss, did you call for me? Immortal Eternity carefully asked, a bad premonition creeping over him. Fairy Eternity nodded, affirming, I''ve decided to challenge Miss Yun today. I''ve already devised a strategy. As a member of the Immortal Lineage, you must contribute. Being the Boss, she naturally had to be clear about rewards and punishment, Here''s a chance for you to distinguish yourself. Go and test Miss Yun''s strength as the vanguard. If you can defeat Miss Yun, I''ll let you take the position of Boss! Ah? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 804 – 803: Fighting Yun Zhi Chapter 804: Chapter 803: Fighting Yun Zhi Go forth, Third Boss! Under the crafty Lu Yang''s implication, Fairy Eternity''s intelligence skyrocketed, and she knew to send someone to test the waters before the battle commenced. Xiao Ling, Lianyi, the two of you must closely observe Miss Yun''s combat methods! Immortal Eternity intended to refuse, but he was constrained by the Eternity Dao Fruit and controlled by Fairy Eternity, rendering his reluctance futile; he had to join the fray regardless. Seeing Fairy Eternity amass her forces, seemingly ready for a battle to the death, ripples stirred in Yun Zhi''s eyes, which were calm as a lake. The bravest among them, the Third Boss, under Fairy Eternity''s control, took the initiative to attack. Great Free and Easy Palm! The Third Boss, with a determined gaze, unleashed a palm strike. Radiance exploded like a torrential flood and thunderous force. Where it passed, the very space seemed to rip open with a fissure, an impressive might indeed! Yun Zhi pushed out a palm in return, which appeared to have no attack power or anomalies to onlookers, but only the Third Boss could clearly feel the horror of this palm strike. Before Yun Zhi''s palm even touched the Third Boss, starting from his raised right hand, he began to crack and crumble. Restore! The Third Boss shouted, and his shattered soul miraculously reassembled itself. Yun Zhi grasped the Third Boss''s neck, which started to freeze from the throat and quickly spread. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Third Boss didn''t even have time to react before he turned into an ice sculpture. Yun Zhi tossed the Third Boss aside and said calmly, Next. Facing such dire straits, Fairy Eternity still managed to remain composed and calm, waving her hand to command her troops. Everyone, attack together! Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, worthy of being Fairy Eternity''s two great generals, led the charge on receiving the order. Fairy Eternity herself had the resolve of an emperor leading a charge, spearheading the attack with such speed that she outstripped even Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi. Immortal Fist Technique! From the rear, Lu Yang watched as Fairy Eternity and her two warriors engaged in fierce battle, employing various combat techniques and frequently casting immortal magic. Eldest Senior Sister massacred all around her, an imposing sight to behold. The air was thick with the aura of slaughter and death. Fairy Eternity and her companions fell one after another, dead beyond any doubt. Lu Yang looked at his emotionless Eldest Senior Sister approaching and shivered. Eldest Senior Sister, I''m not with them! Lu Yang immediately declared his stance; serving as a treacherous courtier in the Doudou Dynasty was just a provisional measure. His true loyalty lay with Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi! I know, Eldest Senior Sister said calmly, showing no emotion. Senior Fairy and the others are probably going to die once. I''ll leave them in your company; I won''t wait around. Oh. A short while later, a miracle occurred: Fairy Eternity and her companions were resurrected, returning to the World of the Living. Fortunately, I had prepared in advance and used the Playing Dead Technique. Fairy Eternity and her companions felt relieved, having avoided a shattered Dao heart. Lu Yang felt that even if you three lose your Dao heart, it wouldn''t matter. Second-in-command, how are you doing? Are you injured? Um, I didn''t fight with Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang felt the need to stand firm in his stance, not to follow Fairy Eternity''s whims anymore. Then did Miss Yun hit you? No. If Yun Zhi had made a move, Lu Yang would have been lying down alongside Fairy Eternity and the others. Fairy Eternity clapped her hands: Then you managed a draw as well. Who would have thought we could fight to a draw with Miss Yun. Let''s keep pushing forward! Lu Yang: Your concept of a draw seems a bit too broad, doesn''t it, Fairy? He then pointed at the Third Boss, who was frozen in ice: It wasn''t all draws; the Third Boss lost. Fairy Eternity waved her hand: No problem, just kick him out of the Immortal Lineage, as if he never joined the battle. I''ve been thinking, the preparation for this battle was too hasty. Next time, we should make proper preparations in advance. Fairy Eternity began to reflect, determined not to make the same mistake twice in the same spot. Lu Yang wondered if he was preparing his burial site in advance. His tomb inscription would read, Heavenly Court Young Sect Master died in the Heavenly Court''s internal strife. Right, we didn''t call the Little Medicinal Kings this time! Fairy Eternity remembered a group of key combatants. The fighting power of the Little Medicinal Kings was not to be underestimated. Let''s go, off to the medicine garden, Fairy Eternity urged Lu Yang. What about the Third Boss? Forget about him, the ice will melt on its own. Lu Yang took the two Junior Sisters to the medicine garden. At the entrance of the medicine garden, Uncle Ba dozed off, pondering how to instruct his newly accepted disciple, Zhou Xing''er. It had been so long since he last taught, he had forgotten how to instruct. How did Martial Nephew Yun originally teach Little Lu? I remember starting with playing with a big jar? Just as Lu Yang arrived at the entrance of the medicine garden, he heard Uncle Ba reminiscing about past events he''d rather not remember. Oh, it''s Little Lu Uncle Ba opened his eyes and upon seeing Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi standing behind Lu Yang, he was so frightened that he tumbled off his rocking chair. Why were the Dragon and Phoenix Ancestors here? You''ve met Elder Lianyi before, so I won''t introduce her. This is Elder Ao Ling, who is also part of our Heavenly Court Sect, Lu Yang said. Uncle Ba recalled the news that had come from the East Sea, his expression peculiar. He was very curious to know what kind of enchantment potion Lu Yang had conjured to first deceive the Phoenix Ancestor into joining the Heavenly Court Sect and then the Long Clan. The three of us want to stroll in the medicine garden, is that alright? Lu Yang said with more confidence than before, backed by two Semi-Immortals. Are you picking herbs? No, just going in to chat with the Little Medicinal Kings. Then go on in. At that time, the Immortal Herbs were being cultivated in the most spiritually fortified area of the medicine garden. I''m telling you, don''t think you''re something special just because you came first. We Little Medicinal Kings are judged by age, understand? By age! the Immortal Herbs said commandingly to the ginseng babies. The ginseng babies were born after ancient times, thus younger than the Immortal Herbs in terms of age. But the ginseng babies clearly didn''t accept this hierarchy. They moved their leaves and roots, sneering, Attack, let it witness the supremacy of strength! The Little Medicinal Kings swarmed over, either with leaf slaps or root whips, battering the Immortal Herbs into whining miserably. When Lu Yang and his group arrived at the medicine garden, they just happened to witness this scene. Lu Yang didn''t know whether he should intervene to stop all this or wait until the Little Medicinal Kings were done before showing himself. Soon, Lu Yang didn''t have to ponder anymore. The tall Enlightenment Tree King saw Lu Yang and company and pulled apart the Little Medicinal Kings and the Immortal Herbs. You have arrived, human race boy? the ginseng babies greeted with their roots. What human race boy''? This here is the Immortal Lineage Second Boss; show some respect, you little medicinal kids! Fairy Eternity burst forth to flaunt her authority. You, who are you! The Immortal Herbs, seeing Fairy Eternity for the first time, were stuttering in fright, overwhelmed by her presence. Hmph, this Immortal is the first of the Five Ancient Immortals, Master of the Heavenly CourtFairy Eternity! An Immortal? The Immortal Herbs were stunned, finding it hard to believe that an Immortal was dwelling within Lu Yang. No wonder Lu Yang had such formidable fighting capabilities; they must all be the result of the Immortal''s tutelage. This Immortal has come today with two of the Four Imperial Protectors to visit you and to deliver some good news! What''s the good news, what''s the good news? The three-inch-tall Little Medicinal Kings jumped around Lu Yang excitedly, welcoming Fairy Eternity''s inspection. Just now the four of us battled with Miss Yun and ended in a tie, Fairy Eternity said. A tie, how impressive! The Little Medicinal Kings looked up to Fairy Eternity with admiration, their eyes full of longing. This Immortal thinks that if we bring you along next time, it might change the outcome of the battle. Are you willing to join the fight? We are willing! The Little Medicinal Kings shouted in unison. Fairy Eternity nodded, pleased with the Little Medicinal Kings'' response. Their readiness alone was a step up from the Third Boss. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 805 – 804: Late Stage Nascent Soul Chapter 805: Chapter 804: Late Stage Nascent Soul The Little Medicinal Kings had long been dissatisfied with Yun Zhi''s atrocities, and naturally, they were overjoyed to have someone willing to lead them in a struggle against her. Lu Yang felt lucky that the Little Medicinal Kings were cultivated in the Seek Dao Sect''s medicinal garden. The people of the Seek Dao Sect bore no ill will toward the Little Medicinal Kings; otherwise, given their intelligence, who knows how many times they might have been duped outside. Even Fairy Eternity could deceive the Little Medicinal Kings, which shows just how gullible they were. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Big sis, when are we going to have a showdown with Yun Zhi! The ginseng baby was quite excited. Fairy Eternity had followed Lu Yang for quite some time and had learned one or two percent of Lu Yang''s cunning schemes. Fairy Eternity waved her hand, There''s an old military saying, Haste does not bring success to the seeker of tofu.'' We''ve just had a fight with Miss Yun, and she must be on guard now. Acting now is not the best choice; we need to catch her unprepared. Fairy Eternity had a very high reputation among the Little Medicinal Kings. Whatever she said, they would listen to, and if she said to pick another time to challenge Yun Zhi, then another time it would be. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi watched Fairy Eternity getting along with the Little Medicinal Kings and murmured quietly, This is the heart of innocence, truly enviable. That''s where Immortal Sister is stronger than us. The Ascending Immortal Grass had not yet had time to acclimate to the atmosphere of the medicinal garden and was not very familiar with the Seek Dao Sect, not understanding why the Little Medicinal Kings were so excited. The Yun Zhi you mention is that difficult to deal with? The ginseng baby crossed its root arms and felt the Ascending Immortal Grass was arrogant, If you can beat the major demon Yun Zhi, I''ll let you be the boss of this medicinal garden! The Ascending Immortal Grass sneered. Don''t think it was just taking hits before; it actually had a trump card: it could not only promote the growth of cultivators'' cultivation levels and the age of spiritual plants, but it could also use this ability on itself, enhancing its own age. By doing so, it would be able to transform successfully and possess the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage from the start! The last spiritual plant with such a heaven-defying ability was the Firmament Tree! It''s a deal! With a menacing aura, the Ascending Immortal Grass rushed to Sky Gate Mountain to challenge Yun Zhi and establish its prestige in the medicinal garden. Hey, are you Yun Zhi? I''m here to challenge you! At that moment, Yun Zhi was inviting Gan Tian to join her for tea and Enlightenment, while also helping her to solve problems on her path of cultivation. A red clay stove boiling with Enlightenment tea leaves rolling in the pot. The fragrance of the tea was so enticing that just smelling it made one feel enlightened. Upon hearing the arrogant challenge of the Ascending Immortal Grass, after a moment of thought, she grabbed it and stuffed it into the teapot to be boiled together with the leaves of the Enlightenment tea. Yun Zhi poured the tea, and the fragrance was even more intoxicating than before. She pushed the red clay teacup towards Gan Tian, Drink it, it will increase your cultivation level. Ao Ling had been staying at the Seek Dao Sect for half a month, during which time she not only studied the current power structure but also visited Captive Peak. She had given a good scare to both the prisoners and the children''s Grandmaster, and had met Daoist Xiantian, scaring him just as much. Lu Yang also accompanied Ao Ling to visit the Scripture Pavilion, where they saw walls filled with cultivation techniques. Lu Yang was quite nervous about going to the Scripture Pavilion, worried that his master might still have Dragon and Phoenix Transformation hidden there. If Ao Ling found it, he would have to inherit the position of Sect Leader with tears in his eyes. As the saying goes, a scourge left for a thousand years, Ao Ling did not find Dragon and Phoenix Transformation. Daoist Buyu, who was telling fortunes at his stall, suddenly sneezed. Who''s thinking of me now? He thought about all the people he had provoked, and it seemed like any one of them could be thinking of him. Speaking of which, ever since Xiao Jin went home to visit his family, my luck has gotten a lot better, Lu Yang mused. Half a month later, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi left the Seek Dao Sect together. Lu Yang didn''t know whether Ao Ling intended to explore the outside world or if he planned to unify the East Sea to present it to Fairy Eternity. After the departure of the two great ancestors of the Dragon and Phoenix, Lu Yang began to focus on his cultivation. Following his journey to the East Sea, he realized that his cultivation level was too low to be involved in the struggles of immortals. Lu Yang was incredibly earnest, devoting most of his time to cultivation or sparring with Invincible Nascent Soul. After enduring a long period of one-sided beatings, Lu Yang''s combat skills sharpened considerably. He could now exchange a couple of moves with Invincible Nascent Soul before getting beaten. Keep it up, Second-in-command, you''ll soon defeat Invincible Nascent Soul! Fairy Eternity encouraged Lu Yang without regard to the facts but full of good intention. A year and more whisked by. The Cultivation World was calm and quiet; no major incident like the one in the East Sea drew people''s attention. The only topic of repeated discussion was the revival of the Dragon Clan Ancestor, who seemed poised to conquer the East Sea with fierce momentum. People speculated whether he had been instructed by the Heavenly Court Sect to unify the East Sea in preparation for the great era''s coming struggles. Leading the Sea Clan, Ao Ling took Penglai Island under his control, cracking down hard on rampant piracy issues there. The Calabash Brothers Stir Up the Sea, produced by Dream Mirage, received critical acclaim, especially the scenes showing lessons taught to the Kunpeng Clan. The Sea Clan repeatedly studied these scenes. At the same time, The Calabash Brothers Stir Up the Sea also promoted the East Sea. Cultivators from Great Xia noticed vast unexplored areas of the sea containing various precious natural treasures of immense value, leading to an increase in the number of cultivators heading to the East Sea. Lu Yang didn''t pay much attention to external affairs; he continued his diligent cultivation and didn''t leave the Seek Dao Sect. When not cultivating, he simply visited places within the sect he hadn''t been to before. Luckily, Vast Sea Daoist Lord didn''t bother Lu Yang. Lu Yang never saw even a shadow of him. According to Junior Brother Qi Tongtian, aside from teaching him cultivation, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was using the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to go to the East Sea Dragon Palace. Out of a sense of brotherhood, Lu Yang reminded Qi Tongtian to inform Old Meng about this matter. At that moment, he opened his mouth wide, like a whale engulfing water, as endless external spiritual energy surged into his body, further expanding his meridians, which had already reached their limits. Lu Yang''s skin quickly turned red, a sign that his meridians were on the verge of rupturing. He clenched his teeth tight; despite the pain that made him want to roll on the floor, he never let out a cry. Boom As the engulfed spiritual energy reached a critical point, it was like a door had opened. Lu Yang''s body visibly changed at a remarkable rate, his meridians becoming more resilient and able to accommodate more spiritual energy. Phewbreakthrough achieved. Lu Yang exhaled a breath of turbid air and stood up with a smile, having finally made a breakthrough to the late Nascent Soul stage. As a holder of the Sword Spirit Root, reaching the late Nascent Soul stage was merely a matter of time for him, without any real bottlenecks. With my current methods, not even someone in the late Spirit Transformation stage could bother me. The methods Lu Yang referred to were conventional ones, excluding Senior Sister''s Imitation Fist and other remarkable powers. And as Void Refinement stage cultivators rarely act on whim, this means, as long as I don''t encounter someone in the Body Integration Realm, I can roam freely in the outside world! Lu Yang laughed heartily, feeling he truly lived up to the name of a Nascent Soul old monster. Fairy Eternity yawned in the Spiritual Space, But Second-in-command, the enemies you encounter outside never seem to be below the Body Integration Realm. Lu Yang''s smile stiffened, realizing she had a point. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 806 – 805: The Research Achievements of the Yaoyang Sect Chapter 806: Chapter 805: The Research Achievements of the Yaoyang Sect Lu Yang had just excitedly reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul phase when Fairy Eternity poured cold water on his excitement. Seeing this, Fairy Eternity hastened to comfort him, Oh dear, reaching the late stage of the Nascent Soul is already quite remarkable. Think about it, it''s not every time you come across an enemy outside that they are in the Body Integration Realm. Lu Yang recalled the enemies he had encountered: Emperor Yu Wu Youdao, Void Venerate, Nightmare Supreme, Gray Bean indeed, none were in the Body Integration Realm. Just as Lu Yang was reminiscing about his past achievements, he suddenly felt a token in his bosom heating up. He took it out and saw that it was the Yaoyang Sect trying to contact him. The message on the token said that the Yaoyang Sect had recently made some breakthroughs in solar energy research and hoped that Young Master Lu could come and offer guidance. It was the same old place, the barbecue restaurant in Yanjiang County, the headquarters of the restaurant. It also mentioned offering the annual dividends of the barbecue restaurant to the Heavenly Court Sect. Lu Yang, having no other matters at hand, agreed to go. The Saint Heir Long Jingzhou was still in seclusion, and it was uncertain when he would emerge. This small matter did not necessitate the need for Eldest Senior Sister to make an appearance and show support, so Lu Yang spoke with several Protector Heavenly Kings, who all indicated there was no problem. The Heavenly Court Sect set out in a grand fashion. At the barbecue restaurant headquarters, Sect Leader Chi of the Yaoyang Sect and Mu Baiyi of the Jiuyou Sect were very nervous, as if they were not just welcoming a colleague but rather preparing for an inspection by a superior. It was only natural for the two Sect Leaders to be afraid, given the immense impact of the battle among immortals in the East Sea, which implied that there was a hierarchy of strength among immortals, and that Sect Leader Yun was more powerful than another immortal. Add to that the outstanding performance of Ao Ling in the East Sea and the widespread fame of Heavenly Venerate Dou. All this pointed to one factthat the Heavenly Court Sect was the foremost power in the world. Haha, long time no see, Sect Leaders, Lu Yang greeted with a cheerful smile. Seeing that neither Sect Leader Yun nor Heavenly Venerate Dou was there, and neither were the Dragon and Phoenix ancestors, both Sect Leader Chi and Mu Baiyi quietly sighed in relief, feeling much less psychological pressure. But facing Young Sect Master Lu, the heir of the Heavenly Court Sect, they dared not be careless. Young Sect Master Lu took his seat, while the five indifferent Protector Heavenly Kings stood behind him. The two Sect Leaders personally bent down to pour tea for him. Young Sect Master, this is the income of the barbecue restaurant from the past year, as well as the account books for revenue and expenses, Mu Baiyi said cautiously, pushing a Storage Ring towards Lu Yang. The Spirit Stones stored within the ring were massive in quantity. Mu Baiyi felt reluctant to part with so many Spirit Stones. Lu Yang gave a signal with his eyes, and the Fifth Elder, Multi-treasure Heavenly King, took the Storage Ring and scanned it with his Spiritual Sense. He then respectfully bent over and said to Lu Yang, sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Young Sect Master, the tally is correct. Lu Yang, utterly bored, yawned, Then let''s accept it. Mu Baiyi felt a pang of emotion; truly, those from the Heavenly Court Sect couldn''t care less about such trivial amount of money, so much so that they didn''t even bother to inquire how many Spirit Stones were in the Storage Ring. Mu Sect Leader came for me, not just for a trivial matter like Spirit Stones, right? Lu Yang said with a smile, sipping his tea as if he saw through Mu Baiyi''s thoughts. Mu Baiyi forced a smile, Young Sect Master is insightful, indeed I am puzzled by a matter and seek your guidance. What is it? Mu Baiyi chose his words carefully, observing Lu Yang''s reaction as he spoke, fearful of touching upon any taboo, I heard that Ao Ling, the Ancient Ancestor of your sect, once said at the Old Dragon Emperor''s birthday banquet, The mortals no longer know about Heavenly Court and Netherworld.'' I wonder what this Netherworld'' really is Lu Yang had anticipated that Mu Baiyi would ask this question and there was a hint of mirth in his eyes, What, have you forgotten what I said? I told you long ago that our Heavenly Court Sect and your Jiuyou Sect had an ancient bond. Mu Baiyi''s heart slowed at these words, his face filled with an excitement he couldn''t conceal, Then this Netherworld really is The ancient place that governed the Nether and Reincarnation. All things under heaven, after death, have their Souls enter the Netherworld to undergo the six paths of Reincarnation. Lu Yang didn''t deceive Mu Baiyi; the underworld was indeed just as he said, a fact that Ao Ling had told him. Not only Mu Baiyi but also Sect Leader Yun, who had always been at odds with the Jiuyou Sect, widened his eyes in disbelief. It wasn''t just them who had taken note of Ao Ling''s mention of the underworld; many people in the Cultivation World were speculating about its meaning. But no one could clearly define what the underworld actually was. Now, at last, Young Sect Master Lu had confirmed that the underworld was the ancient Nine Nether! The five Protector Heavenly Kings also heard this for the first time, but they knew that Lu Yang was bluffing and didn''t react much. Mu Baiyi''s face flushed with excitement; luckily, the Heavenly Court Sect kept their old ties, otherwise, the good job at the barbecue shop wouldn''t have fallen to the Jiuyou Sect. There was also what Young Sect Master Lu had said before, that if the Jiuyou Sect wanted to make a presence in the strife of the Great Era, they had to plan gradually, with an aim to allying with the Demon Territory and East Sea! Now that the Long Clan had unified the East Sea, that saying was soon to come true! What Young Sect Master Lu said that day was gradually coming to fruition! Was it a stroke of genius or a carefully premeditated plan? Whichever it was, it was enough to demonstrate the terrifying nature of the Young Sect Master Lu! Sect Leader Yun, let me take a look at whatever your sect has been researching, Lu Yang said with interest. It had been over a year to produce results, which was not a slow pace. Things like solar-powered lights and solar water heaters were innovations that had never existed in the Cultivation World. The Yaoyang Sect had not only to research but also to reduce the costs for mass promotion among the public, which were challenging points. In Lu Yang''s anticipatory gaze, Sect Leader Yun took out a scroll from his storage ring. The scroll was spread open, depicting a sun with several panels of unknown material around it; given the size of the sun, those panels were terrifyingly large. The panels were engraved with many complex arrays. Lu Yang, who knew nothing about array methods, had no idea what they were for. Uncle Ba, the Hundred Medicine Heavenly King who was an expert in array methods, let out a light gasp. Sect Leader Yun, this is? Lu Yang didn''t need to feign understanding; the complexity of these array methods was such that probably only a cultivator in the Body Integration Realm could comprehend them. When asked about his specialty, Sect Leader Yun was very excited: Ever since Young Sect Master Lu mentioned solar energy to me, our entire sect was shaken and has been researching how to fully utilize solar energy. But halfway through our research, we encountered a problem. There are six sides to the continent and we, Central Continent, are just one side. This means that no matter how fully we utilize solar energy, we can only use one-sixth of it, with the remaining five-sixths going to waste. So? Lu Yang guessed what the scroll''s contents might be. So, we are planning to assemble an array method on the surface of the sun that can collect solar energy, ideally enveloping the entire sun to prevent any waste of solar energy. Then transfer the collected solar energy down here. Only, researching this set of array methods is quite difficult, but fortunately, our entire sect has worked together and finally overcome the technical hurdles. The array method on the scroll is the fruit of our research. Lu Yang: Aren''t you taking steps that are a bit too large? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 807 – 807: 806 Chapter 807: 806 Lu Yangxin said, Your Yaoyang Sect really dares to dream, installing a complete Array Method around the sun. Solar energy includes both light and heat, and your Yaoyang Sect has monopolized it. What are the Demon Territory, East Sea, and Buddha Country supposed to use? Aren''t you afraid they''ll wipe you out? There''s also the far north; just because there are fewer people doesn''t mean there are no Cultivators. It''s already cold up there, and you''re taking away the sunlight. This is like making enemies of the whole world. And with such a massive project, can your Yaoyang Sect actually pull it off? Hearing Lu Yang''s soft sigh led the Sect Master to become anxious. Young Sect Master Lu, is there a problem with our plan? There is an Immortal-level grand array on the sun that blocks it, forbidding anyone from approaching. Do you know who is responsible for this Immortal-level grand array? The Sect Master shook his head; they had investigated for a long time, many colleagues had died without uncovering the origin of the Immortal-level grand array. With a grave voice, Lu Yang revealed a secret, According to investigations by the Master of our sect, that array was laid out by both Emperor Qian, the first Celestial Emperor, and Emperor Yu, the first Wu Yao, respectively. It''s a struggle between two Immortals separated by a hundred thousand years, involving even deeper matters not meant for you to understand. By setting up another Array Method around the sun, are you trying to get involved in the struggle of Immortals? In the past, the Yaoyang Sect might send people to the sun without Emperor Qian''s concern, but if the Yaoyang Sect were to install another layer of Array Method around the sun, it would undoubtedly be a direct provocation. If the Yaoyang Sect were to be destroyed by Emperor Qian, Lu Yang wouldn''t care; one less demonic sect is actually preferable. Lu Yang''s concern was that Emperor Qian might act without restraint, using too powerful moves and harming the innocent. Considering the actions of the mountain and river lords, it wasn''t beyond possibility that their superior could do such a thing. The Sect Master was shocked, breaking into a cold sweat. To think there were two sorts of Immortal-level grand arrays on the sun, involving the Yaoyang Sect in the struggle of Immortals could mean obliteration, a fate even worse than death! Have you researched anything else? Yes, yes. The Sect Master hurriedly responded, continuing to search within his Storage Ring. As he searched, he said, While researching how to set up an Array Method around the sun, we incidentally discovered some by-products, such as Lu Yang nodded, this time it sounded more reasonable. Before he could see what the Sect Master had taken out, he found himself plunged into darkness, making Lu Yang worry that the Sect Master intended to take advantage of the chaos to harm him. The meeting of The Three Great Demon Sects took place after the barbecue restaurant closed, at night, with the lights on in the hall. As soon as the Sect Master took out the research achievement, it was as if a sinister wind blew through, extinguishing all the lights. Fortunately, none present at The Three Great Demon Sects'' emergency meeting were weak; they could all use Spiritual Sense, allowing them to see clearly without the need for light. What''s the deal with your candle? Lu Yang observed with his Spiritual Sense that what the Sect Master had taken out was a large red candle. As soon as this candle appeared, all the other candles in the room went out. This is called a solar-powered charging candle. It can absorb solar energy during the day, and then can be lit at night. And the sudden darkness in this room is because? This thing can absorb all the light and heat around it, so naturally, there''s no light left when it absorbs them, the Sect Master explained as if it was obvious. Isn''t the absorption efficiency of your candle a bit too high? If this is just a by-product of researching the sun''s Array Method, the Cultivation World might plunge into an ice age and a dark era at the same time. Isn''t it good to have higher efficiency? Everyone says the higher the efficiency the better. In pursuit of ultimate efficiency, the Sect Master had spared no efforts. Keep it down, will you? Alright. Old Chi, get us a box of these high-efficiency solar energy-absorbing candles for our Jiuyou Sect, Mu Baiyi said, showing great interest in the candles. What a great invention, with these candles, why worry about lacking atmosphere at our meetings in the future? Lu Yang didn''t fully understand the aesthetic tastes of the Jiuyou Sect. Any other research results? Yes, we''ve also discovered that we can use solar energy to boil water. Lu Yang nodded, solar water heaters, I''ve seen these things before, they''re handy. Master Chi lit the candle, and the room once again became bright with light. Master Chi brought out a large wooden barrel, which was another result of their research; it had absorbed solar energy during the day. He filled it with water, and in just a few breaths, the water in the barrel began boiling, bubbling energetically with high efficiency, as usual. Excited by the sight, Master Chi said, We''ve also discovered that the steam produced from boiling water contains immense power, which could possibly be harnessed to do something with steam! Although in this area, we''ve only conducted preliminary research and haven''t achieved any significant results yet. Lu Yang: This is the first time I''ve seen someone research steam machines in reverse from solar energy. Stop researching steam and focus on solar energy. Got any other research results? Master Chi scratched his head awkwardly; their main focus over the past year was on trying to establish an Array Method around the sun, which unfortunately, Lu Yang rejected. The solar candles and water heaters were merely byproducts. Although there are no other research results, our two sects'' collaboration has uncovered that we can establish a new line of business. What new business? This time it was Mu Baiyi''s turn to explain: You see, in some places they have the custom of burial at sea, where bodies are given to rivers, lakes, and seas, to be consumed by fish, symbolizing a return to nature. We could expand our thinking and perform cremations by sending the bodies to the sun. According to the death statistics provided by Old Chi, even those at the Body Integration Realm would disintegrate into ash on the sun. Don''t you see, the principle is similar to that of burial at sea, even more so thorough in death? Considering that a person''s soul only disperses seven days after death, we can schedule the cremation for after those seven days to prevent the soul from directly melting upon contact with the sun. Clearly, Mu Baiyi had given this a lot of thought, even taking the folk custom of mourning in the first seven days into account. Young Sect Master Lu, do you think this business is feasible? Lu Yang was silent for a long time, then slowly asked, Putting other aspects aside, running a barbecue joint while operating a cremation service, even that of cremation by fire, what do you think customers will think? The two sect leaders thought about it, and it did seem a bit inappropriate. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Well, it''s apparent you two have put a lot of effort into cooperative win-win strategies, but the thought process has gone astray. Keep up the good work! like an elder brother, Lu Yang vigorously patted the shoulders of the two sect leaders, with an encouraging tone in his voice. If the candles and barrels can be mass-produced, they are bound to be widely popular. On his way back to the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang suddenly asked, Elders, what do you think of Yaoyang Sect''s research results? The Fifth Elder said earnestly, They are suitable to join our Refining Peak. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 808 – 807: High Efficiency Chapter 808: Chapter 807: High Efficiency Lu Yang wondered how the Refining Peak relied on patent fees to make money for the Seek Dao Sect with this kind of mindset. He felt that he was ultimately someone with a steadfast Dao heart, and although he was surrounded by a bunch of lunatics, he had never been disturbed by these people and his thinking remained sane. Fairy Eternity nodded in approval at Lu Yang''s inner thoughts and pointed at the five Elders, Exactly, they are all lunatics, only the two of us think normally. Just look at what the Yaoyang Sect has been researching, utterly failing to make full use of solar energy. If it were me, I''d simply push the sun towards the far northern lands, melt the glaciers, revive the vegetation, and make the climate pleasant. Lu Yang thought to himself, does Fairy want to turn the far north into the far northern seas? When Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, ready to hand over the offerings collected from the Jiuyou Sect to Eldest Senior Sister, he happened upon Eldest Senior Sister and Meng Jingzhou talking about something. Junior Brother is here too, that''s perfect. You two are clever, it''s suitable for you to handle this matter, Yun Zhi called Lu Yang over. Initially, Yun Zhi wanted Lu Yang to handle it, but at the time, Lu Yang was busy hoodwinking two Sect Masters at the barbecue stand, so she had to settle for a second choice and called Meng Jingzhou, who had just come out of seclusion. Eldest Senior Sister, what''s the matter? You know that our founder has joined our Sect for a year now, and he has successfully cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Stage, she replied. According to the rules, after reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, each disciple must complete two tasks each year. Originally, I thought the founder didn''t need to do Sect missions; he had enough experience when he was young. But the founder is very stubborn, saying he can''t be treated as a special case. He insists on doing the tasks. A few days ago, he just completed his first task, and during the mission, there was an accident. What kind of accident? Lu Yang asked, curious. He got lost. Lu Yang: I''m worried he might encounter more danger, so I wanted to find someone sharp to follow him. I see, Lu Yang nodded. That was indeed in line with the founder''s personality. Don''t worry, Eldest Senior Sister. Leave it to Old Meng and me; we''ll make sure to protect the founder! Meng Jingzhou considered another issue, However, it seems that the founder isn''t very willing to have someone follow him. If we were to secretly follow and only intervene when he''s in danger, wouldn''t that give us away? Yun Zhi was also thinking about how both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had interacted with the founder. Even if they were discovered, out of consideration for his own dignity, the founder wouldn''t make a fuss about it. After pondering for a moment, Lu Yang said, This problem isn''t too difficult to solve; we just need to add one item to the exchange goods in the Task Hall. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before setting off, I should exchange for some life-saving items, Daoist Xiantian with an unseasoned face but seasoned in the ways of the world mused, never leaving without preparation. However, he didn''t have any spare spirit stones on hand to exchange for anything too extravagant. Let''s see, Revitalizing Pills, can quickly restore spiritual essence, a hundred and twenty Contribution Points, a bit expensive, huh. Sorrow Breaker, a highly toxic substance, ten Contribution Points wait, why does the Sect sell poison, and why so cheaply? Triple Yang Strength Elixir, upon consumption one can obtain the power of Triple Yang, significantly boosting fighting capability for a short period without side effects, a hundred Contribution Points. Daoist Xiantian pondered. It seemed like an elixir for a temporary boost in fighting power, which would be very helpful to him, and the price was right. That''s the one. Daoist Xiantian finished preparing and set out for his destination. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou followed covertly. Now, both were at the Nascent Soul late stage, while Daoist Xiantian was only at the Foundation Establishment early stage, utterly unaware of their presence. What task did our ancestor receive? Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou. It''s said that there''s a small village called Wang Family Ditch in Ji State, located deep in the mountains. To reach the town at the foot of the mountain takes two hours of walking. A series of disappearances have occurred in Wang Family Ditch, involving able-bodied young men. These men seemed to have lost their minds, as if lured away by something. The government office has sent people to investigate, but alas, no significant findings. The area around Wang Family Ditch is mountainous, and even spreading one''s Spiritual Sense would not easily reveal the missing men''s whereabouts, let alone the fact that there are no powerful cultivators in that area capable of deploying Spiritual Sense to search for people. Senior Brothers from the Task Hall speculated based on intelligence that these disappearances might have been the work of demon creatures that slipped into Great Xia and possess strength below the Golden Core Stage. Although Daoist Xiantian was at the Foundation Establishment early stage, he had combat capabilities comparable to those at the Golden Core early stage. It could be said that no one in the Foundation Establishment early stage was stronger than he was, a testament to the advantage of starting over after disbanding cultivation. Lu Yang pondered for a moment, This task sounds like it will take quite some time. Ancestor has a lot of work cut out for him. The disappeared are all able-bodied men. I wonder if the creature is after their masculine energy for a blood sacrifice or covets their robust bodies for Intercourse Cultivation. Meng Jingzhou nodded, The demon creature is cautious, making those who disappeared leave the village voluntarily, leaving almost no clues behind. And after such a long time, clues are even harder to find. The two discussed the task. Had it been them, they''d also have no better plan. They could only start by visiting and investigating to determine any commonalities among the missing, then disguise themselves as ordinary people, hoping to be abducted by the demon creature. This whole process would take at least half a month. And that''s not counting the journey to and fro. Daoist Xiantian, riding a flying vessel, closed his eyes to meditate, continually simulating in his mind how to complete the task. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou flew stealthily behind, almost getting detected by the captain. If they had been discovered, they''d surely be suspected of wanting to rob the flying vessel, like Tribulation Cultivators. Fortunately, both were seasoned veterans and encountered no mishaps. Daoist Xiantian estimated that they were almost at the destination. He popped open an umbrella and with a deep leap, jumped into the dense forest. Relaxing his right hand, the umbrella snapped shut and whizzed back to the flying vessel. This should be near Wang Family Ditch, murmured Daoist Xiantian, looking around. The desolation gave him a bit of trepidation. Should be, right? Following the information in the task and his instinct, he walked into the mountains. After about an hour, he finally saw signs of human habitation. It was a cave, where at its entrance lay an extinguished fire pit, seeming to have been put out less than a day ago. Daoist Xiantian entered the cave and, hearing noises inside, quickened his pace. Then he called out loudly, Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Wang Family Ditch? As he took in the situation inside the cave, he paused, taken aback. In the cave, there was a seductive woman, bare-skinned, flickering her serpent-like tongue while entwined with several sturdy men. The seductive woman saw Daoist Xiantian and also froze. A cultivator? How did you find this place? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 809 – 808 The Power of Three Yangs Chapter 809: Chapter 808 The Power of Three Yangs The Snake Demon couldn''t understand how her hidden lair, which was extremely secretive, could have been discovered. How had they found this place? Eh? What have I found? Daoist Xiantian was bewildered by the Snake Demon''s question. If I had found the place, would I still be asking for directions? In the shadows, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at each other. How come they had bypassed the process and ended up directly in the enemy''s lair? All four individuals present were perplexed. Little Cultivator, come over and play with sister, the Snake Demon enticed, her smooth white hair flowing, her alluring eyes like silk, and her voice as captivating as the gentle orchid. She extended a finger, beckoning Daoist Xiantian. The Snake Demon was very confident in herself. She was a beauty, and with her talent for seduction, no cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage could resist her charm. She could tell that he was merely a cultivator who had just achieved Foundation Establishment and that he had delicate features, perfect to be kept as a boy toy. The Snake Demon''s seduction technique was excellent, and even Daoist Xiantian nearly fell for it, but he was a Great Cultivator of the Body Integration Realm who had started over after disbanding his cultivation. He had his own ways to counteract the seduction. Eyes of Suiyue! He wiped his eyes, and the effect of the seduction technique no longer influenced him. What are the Eyes of Suiyue? Lu Yang was puzzled. Although he had never heard of them, judging by the name, they seemed to have something to do with Suiyue. Could it be an ability that predicted the opponent''s movesa foresight? Meng Jingzhou shook his head; he had not heard of it either. Lu Yang had no choice but to ask Fairy Eternity, who indeed knew about it. Fairy Eternity, with a rare serious expression, stated, It''s a type of eye related to time that can see what someone will look like when they''re old. Lu Yang: Then, Fairy, can you do it? Lu Yang thought, although its effects were questionable, it did seem like a technique capable of resisting the art of seduction. No, I don''t, don''t learn it, Fairy Eternity rejected him outright. Daoist Xiantian flipped his palm, and a small golden seal appeared with Daoist Xiantian''s Inquiry engraved on it. This was his Life-bound Magical Treasure. Originally, it was a magic artifact of Body Integration level, but considering his current Cultivation Level couldn''t fully activate it, he had to seal most of its functions and suppress the magic artifact to the level he could wield. Go! Daoist Xiantian shouted, flinging the small seal towards the Snake Demon. The small seal flashed with golden light, dazzling the Snake Demon. She attempted to twist her waist to dodge but was too slow. It grazed her waist, leaving a deep gash, from which demon blood flowed freely. Human race cultivator, you''re seeking death! The Snake Demon used her bloodline power to temporarily stop the bleeding, though the wound didn''t fully heal. She transformed in a flash into a thick white python with venomous fangs, opening her maw wide and lunging at Daoist Xiantian. Just a little Cultivator who has just established his foundation, and you dare to come here alone! The Snake Demon''s voice was filled with resentment. Since he didn''t want to be a boy toy, he might as well stay! Daoist Xiantian, with his rich combat experience, remained calm and took a big step back. The spot he had been in was crushed into a crater by the Snake Demon. From the brief exchange, he concluded that the opponent was at the Golden Core early stage. Seeing the Snake Demon still trying to bite him, Daoist Xiantian made a hand gesture, enlarging the Daoist Xiantian''s Inquiry Seal and lodging it in the Snake Demon''s mouth. Demon-Subduing Talisman! He brought his two fingers together and quickly drew a talisman in the air, striking the Snake Demon''s vital point. The Snake Demon wanted to scream in agony, but her mouth was blocked by Daoist Xiantian''s Inquiry Seal, rendering her unable to cry out. Shuang''er, I''m coming to help you! A voice echoed from the depths of the cave, another transforming Snake Demon appeared, identical to the first one. Twins? Daoist Xiantian hadn''t expected an accomplice, and this one was also at the Golden Core early stage. The two of us have been hiding here and still got discovered; seems you have some tricks up your sleeve. Why don''t you stay and enjoy yourself with us? How can you blame me for finding you when you hide in such an obvious place? Daoist Xiantian also realized that these two Snake Demons were the targets of the mission. The robust men scattered all over the ground were the missing people from Wang Family Ditch. The problem is, if it''s a place he can find just by wandering around, why did you two sisters think it was well hidden? The elder snake demon forcefully smacked the snake demon named Shuang''er, compelling her to spit out the magic seal. The elder snake demon also transformed into a gigantic white python, and the snake demon sisters acted with perfect understanding, simultaneously striking and circling Daoist Xiantian. Daoist Xiantian tried multiple times to break through the blockade, but all his attacks were rebounded by the smooth snake scales. Even he nearly got entangled several times. He no longer targeted the vital seven-inch point as the sisters were well-prepared for it and unlikely to fall for it. Instead, Daoist Xiantian caught them off guard, holding the magic seal in his palm and slapped toward the Dantian area of the snake demon Shuang''er. This is a common combat technique among Gold Core Period Cultivators, known as Shaking the Golden Core, which can cause the Golden Core to wobble, temporarily severing its connection with the body, and thereby exposing a vulnerability. Ah, you can fight like this? Lu Yang was greatly surprised, wondering why no one had taught him to fight like this against Golden Core Stage opponents. Were it not for Fairy Eternity''s commentary at his side, he would not have known about the technique of Shaking the Golden Core. Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, How many of your opponents have been at the Golden Core Stage? Lu Yang thought for a moment; indeed, it seemed he had rarely fought with Golden Core Stage Cultivators. No, that''s not right. After reaching the late Foundation Establishment stage, I fought with a group of Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts in the border forest! It was a throng of Golden Core Stage Demon Beasts, yet Fairy Eternity had never mentioned the technique of Shaking the Golden Core. Fairy Eternity waved her hand dismissively, with a look of considering Lu Yang''s interests, Shaking the Golden Core is a clever combat trick, but using such tactics won''t allow you to cultivate an unbeatable force, let alone an Invincible Elixir. I''m not exactly chasing after the Invincible Elixir anyway, he mumbled. Although the snake demon sisters were caught off guard by the Shaking the Golden Core technique, they were not inexperienced cultivators and quickly stabilized their Dantians to prevent Daoist Xiantian from launching another sneak attack. Snake demon Shuang''er rapidly spun around and suddenly extended her tail, aiming to strike Daoist Xiantian. He anticipated the move and leaped up to dodge the blow. But unexpectedly, as he was suspended in the air and unable to move, the elder snake demon also extended her tail and swept Daoist Xiantian off his feet. Pfft Daoist Xiantian was directly swept against the stone wall, ending up dusty and disheveled. If he had been fighting alone, Daoist Xiantian would not have feared any one demon, but with two demons cooperating, especially in sync sisters, he was constantly at a disadvantage in combat. Numerous cuts appeared on Daoist Xiantian''s body, and each time he attempted to leave the cave to fight in an open area, the snake demon sisters blocked his way. Huff, huff Daoist Xiantian, gasping for breath and creating some distance from the snake demon sisters, realized that he was unlikely to win with his abilities alone. He took out a warmly radiating elixir from his bosom, the very Elixir of Triple Yang Strength he had exchanged for one hundred Contribution Points! He swallowed the elixir in one gulp, and a warm current flowed through his body, filling his limbs and bones. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It really works, he thought, feeling power surging endlessly within his body. But then, Daoist Xiantian lost that power, to his utter astonishment. The warm current flowed out of his limbs and dripped onto the ground where it formed a large array. A thick smoke billowed above the large array. Two figures appeared within the smoke, vague and indistinct. As the smoke cleared, the two figures revealed their true forms; it was none other than Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Grandmaster, were you looking for us? Lu Yang pretended to be ignorant of the situation, his expression confused, while Meng Jingzhou also feigned ignorance, his gaze clear and lucid. What are you two doing here, and where''s my Triple Yang Strength? Daoist Xiantian exclaimed in shock. How could consuming an elixir produce two people? The two of us are it, they said. Lu Yang pointed to himself, I''m Yi Yang. He then pointed to Meng Jingzhou beside him, He has two Pure Yang Nascent Souls, so he is Er Yang. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 810 – 809: None Shall Escape Chapter 810: Chapter 809: None Shall Escape Is the power of Three Suns'' like this? Why does it feel different from what I imagined? Daoist Xiantian wondered, but upon closer consideration, he found Lu Yang''s explanation quite sensible. Other sects often give elixirs extravagant names. Our sect is more traditional; we don''t go for flashy names. We stick to the facts. The names reflect the actual effects of the elixirs. I''ve even used a Ten Bulls Strength Pill'' before, which summons the power of ten cow demons. Lu Yang illustrated his point with personal experiences, proving that the Three Suns Strength Pill'' was indeed a summoning elixir and not something he or Meng Jingzhou had sneakily rigged while waiting for the elixir to smoke. So that''s how it is. Daoist Xiantian nodded, feeling quite pleased. He hadn''t realized that the Seek Dao Sect was so traditional. For an old-timer like him, set in his ways, tradition was what he cherished most. Although there hadn''t been such straightforward elixirs in his time. You demon, surrender now! Meng Jingzhou shouted angrily, releasing two Nascent Souls brimming with Yang Qi, radiating intense heat. Nascent Soul Stage!? The snake demon sisters were shocked, too frightened to even move. Even in a place with many cultivators like Great Xia, it wasn''t common to run into a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator so casually, right? And why did he have two Nascent Souls? Lu Yang regretted it; the chance to show off had been snatched by Old Meng, the shameless one, even though it was Lu Yang who had come up with the idea for the Three Suns Strength Pill''. But then again, he couldn''t casually deploy his Nascent Soul for reconnaissance like Old Meng could. The snake demon sisters quickly regained their composure, Don''t think you''re the only ones with backup. We have our own! They were no match for Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, but they spoke as if they had strong backgrounds too. Lu Yang was curious to see what kind of backup these sisters could possibly have, so he let them call for help. The elder snake demon took out a snake scale and snapped it with force. Soon after, a thunderous noise came from deep within the woods, as though some immense creature was weaving through the trees, colliding with and rolling huge stones around. Who dares to bully my daughters! A massive snake head blocked the cave entrance, its cold serpent eyes glaring straight at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. We are from the Seek Dao Sect. Your two daughters have broken the law and need to come with us, Lu Yang said, showing his identity jade and explaining the reason. The giant white snake displayed a human-like sneer, one of cold mockery. Did they really think the Seek Dao Sect was that impressive? If she couldn''t beat them, couldn''t she just escape? She transformed into a graceful woman in white, darting into the cave mouth, intending to use her early Spirit Transformation cultivation level to rescue the snake demon sisters! But an early Spirit Transformation cultivation level was nothing in front of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou exhibited his Three heads and six arms'' technique, pinning the woman in white to the ground with his powerful, muscular arms. Please, spare us! Another snake demon arrived belatedly, the husband of the woman in white. I ask for your highnesses'' mercy. He transformed into human form, repeatedly offering apologetic smiles. He knew that Great Xia was the territory of the Seek Dao Sect, and opposing them would have dire consequences. Just a small token of appreciation, please accept it, said the snake demon wisely. Knowing that force wouldn''t work, he took out a storage ring containing three hundred thousand spirit stones. Dad, there''s no need to give them the spirit stones. They have no cause to arrest us. We sisters haven''t forced these people! The snake demon sisters, obviously having spent a long time in Great Xia, knew the rules well, that one couldn''t just arrest people without cause. Haven''t forced them? Daoist Xiantian gestured at the men lying in a haphazard way. The fight was so intense just now, yet these men had shown no response, clearly bewitched and losing their sense of the outside world. It''s just a bit of fun play, the sisters argued, using their demon magic to release the men from their control, bringing them back to their senses. Once they regained their senses, yet still smitten by the sight of the snake demon sisters, Daoist Xiantian questioned whether they had been coerced. They all claimed it was voluntary. Then you two have also violated criminal law by absorbing yin to supplement yang, Daoist Xiantian thought of another reason. Absorbing yin to supplement yang is a method of Demon Cultivators and also a violation of the law. The righteous practice is the mutual complementation of yin and yang, but the Snake Demon sisters are both at the Golden Core Early Stage, so how could they possibly engage in yin-yang complementation with mortals? Who said we absorbed yin to supplement yang? The Snake Demon sisters seemed to have anticipated Daoist Xiantian would ask this question. Daoist Xiantian carefully examined the condition of these men and discovered that they indeed hadn''t been drained. They looked frail because they had been excessively indulgent these past days. Excessive indulgence leading to kidney deficiency is not illegal. Then why did you two sleep with so many men? Daoist Xiantian was puzzled. High sexual desire. You''ve entered the country illegally. Ridiculous, we went through the procedures before coming here! Although their family lives in the mountains, it doesn''t mean they sneaked into Great Xia; they''re just accustomed to living in the wilderness. This truly stumped Daoist Xiantian. It definitely wasn''t kidnapping as it was evident the men came voluntarily; at most, they didn''t inform the villagers when they arrived. Truly not guilty? The Snake Demon sisters sneered coldly. Don''t think that just because they''re from the Demon Race they don''t understand the lawthey had studied it thoroughly. They didn''t even take money for their encounters, so it couldn''t count as prostitution. Lu Yang pulled out chains and bound the Snake Demon sisters without explanation, causing the sisters to panic. By what right are you binding us? Lu Yang curled his lip, As if you''re innocent. This is a typical case of organizing debauchery. Once the Snake Demons are delivered to the nearby government office and a certificate is issued, the mission will be considered complete. Meng Jingzhou, meanwhile, bound the group of men. Although the crime of organizing debauchery only penalizes the organizers, these men, as participants, might not be committing a crime, but they couldn''t escape administrative punishmentthey''d be detained for at least ten days. You too, come with us to see the government office. Lu Yang bound the woman in white with chains. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why are you binding me? I didn''t sleep with these men, and even if you''re from the Seek Dao Sect, you can''t just arrest people randomly, the white-robed woman exclaimed angrily. Lu Yang rolled his eyes, too lazy to deal with such legal ignorance, I''ve already said we''re from the Seek Dao Sect and on official duty. You still tried to snatch people away right in front of us, which is a clear case of obstructing public duty. Lu Yang turned to look at the white-robed woman''s husband, Do you want to come with us willingly, or should we tie you up as well? What did I do? the Snake Demon''s husband asked, puzzled. He hadn''t shown any intent to act from the very beginning. Attempted bribery. Lu Yang then looked towards Daoist Xiantian, who was still standing there stunned, And you. Suddenly, Lu Yang remembered the Snake Demon named Shuang''er who tried to force the Grandmaster to become her male concubine. The Grandmaster was unwilling, and when Shuang''er attacked the Grandmaster, it could potentially constitute an attempted rape or indecent assault. He thought to remind the Grandmaster, in case the government office asked for a victim''s statement, he shouldn''t be caught off guard. Seeing Lu Yang pinning charges on everyone, and then turning his gaze towards him, Daoist Xiantian became nervous and shakily asked, Is it too late for me to turn myself in now? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 811 – 810: Following the Example of the Younger Generation Chapter 811: Chapter 810: Following the Example of the Younger Generation Do you have any crimes to confess? Lu Yang didn''t understand why the grandmaster was suddenly intent on turning himself in, and he also sensed that the grandmaster was quite nervous. Had the grandmaster committed some crime without his knowledge? Daoist Xiantian racked his brain for quite a while; he had been the honest type during the Great Yu Era, and even more so after he started over after disbanding his cultivationhe hadn''t made any mistakes. He spoke uncertainly, Err, does founding the Seek Dao Sect count Meng Jingzhou, frightened, strode up quickly and covered Daoist Xiantian''s mouth, You can''t say such things carelessly. Since Wang Family Ditch is under the jurisdiction of Jinniu City, Lu Yang had to take not only the snake demon''s family but also the stalwart men of Wang Family Ditch, who had been infatuated with beauty, to the government office of Jinniu City to see how the officials would deal with them. Lu Yang and his two companions escorted these demons and people down the mountain. After they arrived at the government office of Jinniu City and identified themselves, the City Lord set aside his work and came to meet them in person. Two Divine Transformation Stage Snake Demons at the early stage and two Golden Core Stage Snake Demons at the early stage? The City Lord was stunned by Lu Yang''s accomplishment; there was only one Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator in Jinniu City, at the mid-stage. He had been the City Lord in Jinniu City for more than a decade and had only encountered one case involving a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator. This Disciple of the Seek Dao Sect had brought two right upon arriving? You must not wrong a good demonI didn''t bribe anyone at all! The snake demon''s husband cried out in defense, insisting that Lu Yang and the others were framing him and that he had never offered any Spirit Stones as a bribe. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The people from Wang Family Ditch were still not clear-headed at the time and couldn''t testify, leaving the statement of the snake demon''s family, which was sure to favor the snake demon''s husband. Overall, only the testimony of Lu Yang and his two companions was against the snake demon''s husband, but this level of testimony didn''t form a complete chain of evidence, which wasn''t enough to convict. Meng Jingzhou had anticipated the snake demon husband''s reaction. He was always careful in his actions and wouldn''t let a mere snake demon find a loophole. Meng Jingzhou calmly took out a Recording Orb, which captured the entire process from when Daoist Xiantian summoned them to the capture of the snake demon''s family, leaving the snake demon''s husband speechless. With irrefutable evidence, even the white-clothed woman who had intended to deny the charges had no choice but to obediently accept the fine. As Lu Yang had predicted, the government office took Daoist Xiantian aside to record his statement as a victim. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou gave their statements as witnesses. Thank you so much, the City Lord said, shaking hands with the three of them. A Disciple of the Seek Dao Sect had shown excellence as soon as he took action, not only helping to solve the disappearance case of Wang Family Ditch but also capturing two early-stage Divine Transformation Stage snake demons, which was also considered an achievement. Considering he couldn''t restrain the snake demon couple on his own, the City Lord hurriedly asked three Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators from nearby cities for assistance while they were recording the statements, finally feeling at ease. Then, as requested by Lu Yang, the City Lord provided a certificate with Jinniu City''s official seal, confirming that Daoist Xiantian had completed his task. Now that their task was finished, Lu Yang and his companion planned to take the grandmaster back to the Seek Dao Sect, but Daoist Xiantian felt that since they had come so far, it would be nice to buy some local specialties to take back as gifts. Although Lu Yang felt that no one in the Seek Dao Sect would dare to accept gifts from the grandmaster, he couldn''t win against Daoist Xiantian''s will, so he went along with it. What do you think about this little golden calf Lu Yang asked, pointing to a small golden calf statue in the shop. However, when he turned around, Daoist Xiantian had already disappeared. Where did he go? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged a glance; how had they lost him just by walking along? Losing the grandmasterhow could this be allowed?! Meng Jingzhou was naturally cheerful and thought quite optimistically, It can''t be thought of that way. Since we were the ones who found the grandmaster and now we''ve lost him again, one deed cancels out the mistake, right? do you believe that yourself? No. Then stop wasting words, and start searching! After bustling about for half an hour, they finally found the Daoist Xiantian at a noodle stall, eating noodles. You''ve come here to eat noodles? Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, spared from a beating this time. Daoist Xiantian scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed, Somehow, I don''t know what happened, but as I walked, I just lost track of you two. Then Daoist Xiantian looked around and motioned for Lu Yang and his companion to sit down and join him for noodles, then he said, I just wanted to find a teahouse to rest my feet. Right while drinking tea, I overheard the people next to me discussing the matter of the Ruthless Sect. The Ruthless Sect? Lu Yang''s eye twitched; his revered master had such outrageous luck. He didn''t have any intelligence on the Ruthless Sect, but his master found a lead just by getting lost. Daoist Xiantian nodded, Yes, I heard the cultivator next to me say that there''s a Ruthless Sect base nearby. It seems they are recruiting followers. The cultivator sitting next to me was thinking of joining them. I wanted to tell you about this, but I couldn''t leave to find you, so I decided to follow them instead. He pointed to a shop not far away, They are inside there. It was a tailor shop, and two plainly dressed cultivators came out, precisely the ones wanting to join the Ruthless Sect. Follow them. Daoist Xiantian quickly finished his bowl of noodles, even drinking up the soup. After wiping his mouth, he signaled for Lu Yang and his friend to follow him. The two cultivators being trailed were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. With the help of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou for cover, Daoist Xiantian didn''t need to worry about being detected. Revered master, you don''t need to track them all the way to the base. It''s enough for Old Meng and me to handle such things, Lu Yang advised. When it came to hunting down demonic sect bases, he and Old Meng were quite experienced. Daoist Xiantian shook his head, speaking earnestly, I heard that you two once went undercover in the Eternity Sect, remaining hidden for several months, and ultimately managed to break through and eradicate their headquarters, eliminating all their influence. You two are the pride of our Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang wanted to say that they hadn''t eradicated them all; the higher-ups were still striving for the barbeque business within their Sect. Although I founded the Seek Dao Sect, I haven''t contributed much to its success. You have treated me too well, and I feel undeserving. I want to learn from you two and go undercover in the Ruthless Sect to eradicate them! Lu Yang had heard of emulating the sages but never emulating the younger generation. Ah, that''s too dangerous! Meng Jingzhou was shocked. You sure dare to dream, revered master. If anything were to go wrong, they would face more than a beating upon returning to the Sect. Daoist Xiantian waved his hand, showing his determination, There''s no venture without danger. I''ve made up my mind, don''t try to persuade me otherwise. Seeing Daoist Xiantian so resolute, Lu Yang could only agree. With him and Old Meng secretly protecting him, nothing should go wrong. It was highly unlikely that Ruthless Sect higher-ups would show up at this place. Even if the higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect did appear, it''s not like the Seek Dao Sect didn''t have their own high-level cultivators. Thinking this way, it seemed the revered master was quite safe. The three of them followed their targets across six cities, finally arriving at the Ruthless Sect''s stronghold. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 812 – 811: The Ruthless Sects Initiation Test Chapter 812: Chapter 811: The Ruthless Sect''s Initiation Test The Ruthless Sect is said to be comprised entirely of heartless individuals, with extremely stringent recruitment conditions. Because of this, their followers are the fewest in number among the Four Great Devil Sects. Of course, in terms of the number of followers, it still doesn''t compare to the Heavenly Court Sect, which, though only established two years ago, has a history of four hundred thousand years. It is unclear whether the philosophy of the Ruthless Sect genuinely possesses some merit, or whether they have other methods, but the cultivation levels of the Ruthless Sect''s followers are generally quite high. The philosophy of the Ruthless Sect is that only those who sever all ties of compassion and righteousness can attain the Dao and achieve the highest immortal status. Worldly relationships are seen as shackles to them, and emotions such as familial love, romantic love, and friendship are considered poison, not to be touched. Even if such feelings exist, they must be cut off early on, Lu Yang recounted the intel on the Ruthless Sect to his ancestor. The Daoist Xiantian didn''t know much about the Ruthless Sect, similar to how Lu Yang at his initial Foundation Establishment stage only knew of the name of the Eternity Sect. But now, Lu Yang was different; outwardly, he maintained a good relationship with Dai Bufan, who was in charge of intelligence, and secretly, relying on his status as Young Sect Master, he was able to gather a lot of information from the Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect. However, the Ruthless Sect was naturally exclusionary and indifferent towards the Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect, which is why these two sects couldn''t completely clarify the situation within the Ruthless Sect. Is that the stronghold of the Ruthless Sect there? The place where Lu Yang and others were located was a jungle. The two men they were tracking knocked on the bark of a large tree and were then sucked into it, disappearing from sight. Using his Spiritual Sense, Lu Yang discovered that the inside of the tree was hollow, with roots serving as channels, transporting people to an underground cavity below the root system. This must be the fifth cultivator who entered the underground, right? Meng Jingzhou communicated telepathically with the others; they were unsure about the situation here and were observing as, besides the two cultivators who had just gone in, three more cultivators entered the underground cavity alone. Then it must be correct; today is the day the Ruthless Sect recruits members, the Daoist Xiantian was certain he hadn''t heard wrong. I''ll head down first. Wait, wait, Lu Yang quickly grabbed the Daoist Xiantian, My brother and I have some experience in this area; how about we accompany you down? Lu Yang didn''t feel at ease letting the Daoist Xiantian go to the Ruthless Sect alone. The Daoist Xiantian thought for a moment and felt that Lu Yang made sense. Although his own cultivation experience surpassed that of these two juniors, in terms of infiltration experience, he was inferior. Alright. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou put on masks, altered their appearance, and suppressed their realms to the early stage of Foundation Establishment. As long as the Ruthless Sect underground had no one in the Divinity Transformation Stage, they would not see through their cultivation level. The three, together, followed the process they had learned earlier, tapping a specific part of the tree''s bark, and a suction force pulled them into the tree, sliding down to the underground cavity. Oh, more people have arrived, and three at that? The people from the Ruthless Sect were somewhat puzzled when they saw Lu Yang and his companions; logically, heartless people rarely teamed up. To see two together was rare enough, but three was even rarer. However, it wasn''t unheard of, so they did not suspect too much. Follow me, the Ruthless Sect follower at the entrance said expressionlessly. Lu Yang used his peripheral vision to survey this underground cavity; it was just like a large inn buried underground, and it was uncertain how long this stronghold had been constructed. This area belonged to Ye City, so the precise name of this stronghold should be the Ruthless Sect Ye City Rudder. The leading Ruthless Sect follower had a cultivation level that was not low, fast approaching the Golden Core Stage. Along the way, several more Ruthless Sect followers were patrolling, all of them at the Golden Core Stage. The follower led Lu Yang and the others to the deepest part of the underground cavity. At this time, seven cultivators had already arrived there, wishing to join the Ruthless Sectwith cultivation levels ranging from both high and low, some as high as the Golden Core Stage, and others at only the third layer of Qi Refinement. However, it seemed the Ruthless Sect was not particularly concerned about cultivation levels from their reaction. Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivators, huh? Understood, you may leave, said the cultivator in charge of selecting sect disciples, nodding his head with an indifferent expression and dead fish eyes that made everyone look like a corpse to him. Lu Yang noticed that he was the highest in Cultivation Level here, a Mid-stage Nascent Soul. How did you find this place? asked the Nascent Soul Mid-stage cultivator. Lu Yang replied in the same tone, We followed some people here. The three of us have always wanted to join the Ruthless Sect, and now that we have finally found an opportunity, we came. There was no need to lie about how they found this place. It was more characteristic of Demon Cultivators to follow others here. The Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator didn''t respond to Lu Yang''s answer, but the fact that he didn''t dismiss Lu Yang suggested that he didn''t suspect him. Or rather, he didn''t need to suspect at all; he only believed in the results of the test. After Lu Yang, another two hours passed with no new cultivators wishing to join the Ruthless Sect, and the Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator coldly said: That''s enough, no more waiting. Even if others come, they are not fated to join our sect. My name is Niu Qianshan, and I am the Rudder Master of this branch. There''s no need to elaborate on your purpose here; it is to join my Ruthless Sect, he said. Our sect does not care about your background or your Cultivation Level. As long as you can be ruthless and heartless and uphold the path of ruthlessness, you are one of us. Niu Qianshan took out a stack of yellow papers, on which were drawn Array Methods that Lu Yang couldn''t understand. He gestured for his subordinates to distribute the yellow papers to all the cultivators. Wow, such a brilliant Array Method. The person who designed this is definitely talented, complimented Fairy Eternity, a rare praise from her. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Niu Qianshan continued, The entry test of our sect is not as tedious as those of the Jiuyou Sect or the Yaoyang Sect. Our test only has one criteria, and that is to prove that you all are ruthless and heartless! What you need to do next is to meditate and enter tranquility on these yellow papers. After entering tranquility, the Array Method on the yellow paper will peer into your minds, learn of the people you are closest to deep in your heartpossibly your parents, your elders, or friendsand will materialize them. And you will forget your current situation, forget that this is a test, and believe it to be reality. You need to kill the people you see! By the end, Niu Qianshan showed madness and ferocity, his entire demeanor twisted. He himself had killed his wife and children to join the Ruthless Sect. Of course, considering that your opponents might have a higher Cultivation Level than you, making them difficult to kill, the Array Method will materialize people with the same Cultivation Level as you. The test begins! Niu Qianshan issued the order impassively. Ten testers, including Lu Yang, sat down on the Array Method to meditate. They were all ruthless individuals with firm Daoist hearts and quickly entered tranquility. When Lu Yang woke up again, he felt his mind was in chaos, as if he had forgotten something. Soon, with the help of Fairy Eternity, he came to his senses. I remember now, I am taking part in the Ruthless Sect''s test. I need to kill the people that appear in the Illusionary Realm. Since I''ve regained my consciousness, passing the test shouldn''t be hard Lu Yang didn''t finish his sentence when he saw two familiar figures approaching him. One was Yun Zhi, the other was Yellow Bean. As if I could win against them! Ha! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 813 – 812: Joining the Ruthless Sect (Extra for Monthly Votes) Chapter 813: Chapter 812: Joining the Ruthless Sect (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) Lu Yang, upon seeing these two people, shivered with fear, his heart stopped beating. What''s the deal with you Ruthless Sect folks? If you didn''t want me to join, you could''ve just said so, there was no need for all this trouble. And matching the Realm, why didn''t you suppress Eldest Senior Sister to the Golden Core Stage, so I could see what a sky full of Golden Cores looks like? Lu Yang could even feel the Invincible Nascent Soul itching to move itching to run. If it was a fight against one of them, Lu Yang felt that he could give it a try, of course, winning or losing was another matter. But if it was against both, Lu Yang thought he might compete with the Invincible Nascent Soul to see who could run faster. Junior Brother, what''s wrong with you? the Eldest Senior Sister asked with a frown, her tone as usual. Only then did Lu Yang notice that they weren''t in some empty blank space, but at the Sky Gate Mountain of the Seek Dao Sect. That''s right, since it had to be a complete simulation, naturally the environment would have to be simulated as well. No, nothing. Second-in-command, why do you look so dazed, has your cultivation messed up your mind? Yellow Bean cackled as always, even poking Lu Yang''s face for good measure. I don''t think you, Fairy, have any right to talk about me. Eh, I can challenge Miss Yun again? Fairy Eternity emerged from the Spiritual Space, the genuine Fairy Eternity. Defeating a fake counts as a win too. She possessed the simulated Yellow Bean and immediately self-destructed. Damn it, Fairy, wait Before Lu Yang could dissuade her, he watched as Fairy Eternity, without a second word, decisively blew herself up. Boom In reality, the Array Method couldn''t withstand such power and directly exploded. Niu Qianshan raised an eyebrow: Failed that quickly? The explosion of the array meant the challenge had failed, and such a quick failure only meant that the assassination failed, and instead, they were killed. To kill the person closest to you, a part of the Ruthless Sect, is akin to assassinating them. Failing at an assassination suggests a moment of compassion during the killing. It seems this child is not suitable for my Ruthless Path. Yun Zhi, flying mid-route, furrowed her brows slightly: The sensation is gone? She had sensed her own likeness appear somewhere and wanted to check it out. As she was mid-flight, it seemed her likeness dissipated, and she could no longer sense its source. Strange. Lu Yang woke up in a daze, still caught in the after-effects of Fairy Eternity''s self-destruction. Niu Qianshan walked up to Lu Yang and said indifferently: You''ve failed, go back to where you came from. Before Lu Yang could say anything, he heard an explosion from where Meng Jingzhou was. Meng Jingzhou''s array also burst open. Meng Jingzhou cursed loudly, angrily wanting to dismantle the stronghold: Who the hell could kill this! Niu Qianshan watched Meng Jingzhou coldly, not only had he failed, but he was also angry, which was an emotion people of the Ruthless Sect should not have. You''re also not suited for my Ruthless Path, both of you should leave. There is no shared cause amongst those who stand on different paths. Staying here would be useless; the Ruthless Sect does not make exceptions or allow for special admissions. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou transmitted messages secretly to each other. What should we do? For now, let''s leave. Even if we don''t take the initiative, this Niu Qianshan will throw us out. Seems like the Ruthless Sect all have this kind of personality. Alright. Watching Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou leave, Niu Qianshan called his subordinate, a Cultivator in the late Golden Core Stage. These two know the location of our stronghold. They cannot be left alive. Go and eliminate them, and make it quick. Although Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou showed to outsiders that they were at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, Niu Qianshan was always cautious. He would send the most capable person available. If the Rudder Master were not otherwise engaged, he would have even considered sending the Nascent Soul Early Stage Rudder Master to do the job. When they left the branch of the Seek Dao Sect in Ye City, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were still discussing the test they had just gone through. Why did you start fighting within the Array Method? Lu Yang asked curiously. He had the Fairy''s help to come to his senses during the test, knowing that he had to kill someone close to pass it. Since Old Meng did not come to his senses, how come he fought with a close person. Meng Jingzhou''s face darkened: The one that appeared in the Array Method was you, you rascal, I simply wanted to teach you a lesson. Lu Yang became interested and made an oh'' sound, Then if you lost in the Array Method, you should admit that I''m stronger than you, right? When this topic came up, Meng Jingzhou''s face darkened even more: In the Array Method, you damn well started using Eldest Senior Sister''s Imitation Fist right off the bat. How the hell was I supposed to fight? It was impossible for the Array Method to simulate Yun Zhi''s moves, but Imitation Fist itself has the ability to draw on the original''s power, it''s just that Lu Yang rarely used it that way. The Lu Yang in the Array Method drew a trace of strength from the Eldest Senior Sister, naturally, Meng Jingzhou was no match for him. Someone has been following us. I know, it''s probably someone from the Ruthless Sect assigned to kill us. That''s just perfect, we can disguise ourselves as him and continue infiltrating the Ruthless Sect. Both of them made their move together, capturing the person from the Ruthless Sect, who didn''t even have a chance to react. You are not at the Foundation Establishment Stage! the man stated coldly. Without another word, Lu Yang stepped forward and gave him a slap, Shut up with the nonsense and stay put. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou dragged the man to a concealed spot, and Lu Yang wanted to check on how the ancestor was doing below. He saw the ancestor still meditating on the Array Method and from his relaxed expression, it seemed he was trapped in it, unable to break free from the Illusionary Realm. With the ancestor''s personality, if he can''t break through the Illusionary Realm, then he can forget about passing the test. Fairy, would you mind lending a hand? Naturally, Lu Yang wanted to fulfill the ancestor''s wish as best as he could. Hmph, looks like you need this fairy''s help after all. Since it was Lu Yang''s request, Fairy Eternity didn''t mind lending a small helping hand. With a slight exertion of her immortal power, she helped Daoist Xiantian come to his senses from the Array Method. At that moment, Daoist Xiantian was at the bamboo forest of the Seek Dao Sect, having a heart-to-heart with River Spirit Xiao Lu. Speaking of the person closest to him, naturally, it was Xiao Lu, who was from the same Great Yu Era as him. Suddenly, he was taken aback, remembering that this was a trial and the Xiao Lu before him was fake. He sighed softly. Even if this was an Illusionary Realm, he wasn''t willing to lay a hand on Xiao Lu, but he also knew that without killing this fake Xiao Lu, he would never be able to join the Ruthless Sect. If Little Lu and Little Meng could wipe out a demonic sect, then he, as their elder, certainly couldn''t fall behind. So kill! With a prepared mind against one unprepared, and with River Spirit Xiao Lu at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, Daoist Xiantian took advantage of her unawareness and killed River Spirit Xiao Lu. Daoist Xiantian awoke to find Niu Qianshan standing in front of him. Niu Qianshan patted Daoist Xiantian on the shoulder: Not bad, you passed the trial so quickly, which shows you''re suited for our Ruthless Way. From today onward, you are one of us in the Ruthless Sect. Lu Yang, who had been observing with his Spiritual Sense, exhaled in relief. With this, the ancestor had successfully infiltrated the Ruthless Sect. Just as he was about to turn around and say a few words to Old Meng, he saw a large group of people approaching them fiercely, their presence overwhelming. They uprooted the big tree above the branch''s top and flew straight into the underground cavity. The leader declared his identity: Nobody move, squat down with your heads in your hands, I''m the chief arresting officer of Ye City, you are all under arrest! The chief arresting officer turned his attention to Daoist Xiantian: A new member? You''re under arrest too! Sky Gate Mountain. Yun Zhi closed her eyes, immersed in the comprehension of the great Dao of heaven and earth. Suddenly, she sensed two anxious figures rushing towards her. Junior Brother, Junior Brother Meng, what happened? Lu Yang was so exhausted he could hardly catch his breath: Eldest Senior Sister, it''s terrible, the ancestor has been arrested by the dynasty for joining the Ruthless Sect. Yun Zhi: Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior Brother, do you even hear what you''re saying? (Added for Alliance Hierarch BuiBuibui) Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 814 – 813: Who in the Seek Dao Sect Hasnt Been in the Great Prison? Chapter 814: Chapter 813: Who in the Seek Dao Sect Hasn''t Been in the Great Prison? Yun Zhi vaguely remembered that she was worried about the Sect Ancestor''s safety while he was out on a mission and specially asked her Junior Brother Lu and Junior Brother Meng, both clever fellows, to secretly assist the Sect Ancestor. Before they knew it, three days had passed. How come you two returned safely but the Sect Ancestor has not? What happened? The two of them scratched their heads; this matter was truly difficult to explain. Lu Yang tried to explain the situation as succinctly as possible, This is what happened. The Sect Ancestor had successfully completed the mission. However, on the way back, he stumbled upon a lead concerning the Ruthless Sect. At that time, the Ruthless Sect was conducting its initiation trial, and he decided to go undercover in the Ruthless Sect, just like we did, to break through them. We were worried about the Sect Ancestor''s safety, so we also participated in the trial. The trial involved killing the person you are closest to inside an Illusionary Realm. Both Old Meng and I failed, but only the Sect Ancestor succeeded. Yun Zhi, rarely driven by curiosity, temporarily set aside her concerns about Daoist Xiantian''s predicament, Who did you see in the Illusionary Realm, Junior Brother Lu? Meng Jingzhou was also curious about this question, as Lu Yang had been eliminated before him. What kind of enemy, or rather, who was the person he was closest to that he had encountered? It was, it was that one person Who? Lu Yang hemmed and hawed, finding it embarrassing to say in front of the person involved. Is that even a question? Who else could it be but me, Fairy Eternity! boasted Fairy Eternity, emerging from her body, proud as she showed off to Yun Zhi. Our Immortal Lineage is united as one, with a shared heart and purpose! Yun Zhi didn''t react, simply uttering, Continue, Junior Brother Lu. After the Sect Ancestor passed the trial, he had just joined the Ruthless Sect when the government office led a raid that took down the stronghold of the Ruthless Sect, capturing all its followers and the newly joined Sect Ancestor as well. Seeing the bad situation, we immediately returned to the sect to report. Wait a second. How did the Sect Ancestor pass the trial? Yun Zhi noticed a logical flaw. She didn''t interact much with the Sect Ancestor, but she knew he was a person of deep sentiments and loyalty. How could he possibly have passed the Ruthless Sect''s trial? Lu Yang, not daring to look directly into Eldest Senior Sister''s eyes, stammered, Well, I saw that the Sect Ancestor really wanted to join the Ruthless Sect, and as you know, Eldest Senior Sister, I am a dutiful child. I try to fulfill the wishes of my elders. So, I asked Fairy Eternity for help to break the Sect Ancestor''s mental barrier and made him realize that he was in an illusion. Yun Zhi looked at Lu Yang, who guiltily lowered his head, then she turned to Fairy Eternity, who was not at all intimidated by Yun Zhi and spoke confidently. When the Second-in-command asked for my help, how could I refuse? Yun Zhi sighed, then continued, Then, did the Sect Ancestor not reveal that he was from the Seek Dao Sect, saying instead that he was undercover in the demonic sect? The government office surely wouldn''t be making arrests including undercover agents. In fact, as soon as the Sect Ancestor was captured, Lu Yang immediately sent a spiritual message to him, urging him to explain the situation. No, he felt it was too embarrassing and didn''t want to say that he''s from the Seek Dao Sect. Although Lu Yang didn''t think being from the Seek Dao Sect and ending up in jail was a big dealhadn''t their mentor, Daoist Buyu, been in and out of prison seven times, taking it easy and setting several records in the Great Xia jails? His mentor took pride rather than shame in it, even writing a book about his exploits and becoming a legendary figure in the Great Xia jailsfor Daoist Xiantian, it was a hurdle he couldn''t mentally overcome. Yun Zhi was in a dilemma. Naturally, she could speak with the local government office to explain the situation and have them release the Sect Ancestor, but considering the way the Sect Ancestor was acting, it seemed he didn''t want his identity as a member of the Seek Dao Sect to be revealed. Junior Brother Dai often deals with these kinds of situations. Go and ask him if he has any good suggestions. Yes. Following Yun Zhi''s directive, the two of them rushed to the Task Hall to find Dai Bufan. When Dai Bufan saw Lu Yang and the other, he was taken aback, Why are you here instead of protecting the Sect Ancestor? Having advanced to the Mid-stage of Unification, his state of mind had undergone a change, making it hard for the external world to disturb him. Even upon seeing Lu Yang and the other, he didn''t get the same sense of seeing the grim reapers coming for his soul as he used to. Meng Jingzhou said seriously, The Dynasty has mobilized its power to protect Ancestor Master, who is now very safe and temporarily doesn''t need our protection. It was Eldest Senior Sister who sent the two of us to find you for a solution. Oh? What happened? Dai Bufan was interested; he hadn''t expected that there was something even Eldest Senior Sister couldn''t resolve and needed to seek his wisdom for. Ancestor Master wanted to join the Ruthless Sect, and then he was captured by the Dynasty. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cough cough Dai Bufan coughed violently, almost coughing up his lungs. You two, explain the process in detail. Lu Yang and his companion recounted most of the events, omitting the affair involving Fairy Eternity. So it was just going undercover; you scared me to death. Dai Bufan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Ancestor Master couldn''t possibly be so lacking in discernment as to leave Seek Dao Sect and join something like the Ruthless Sect. No, going undercover is also very dangerous, is this how you two protect Ancestor Master!? Lu Yang and his companion nodded, acknowledging the danger; after all, they had been captured. How long will Ancestor Master be detained? This was Dai Bufan''s most pressing concern. The government office said that Ancestor Master had just joined the Ruthless Sect, had no criminal record, and his attitude in admitting his wrongdoing was sincere, so a fifteen-day detention would suffice. Good, it''s only fifteen days. Dai Bufan thought to himself that if it were to be two months or more, he would do whatever it took to rescue Ancestor Master. Then you two should either visit the prison more often or stay with Ancestor Master, just ensure that Ancestor Master doesn''t suffer any grievances in his cell. To get Ancestor Master out without revealing his identity, Dai Bufan could only think of having Ancestor Master pretend to be from one of the other four Immortal Sects, claiming he was there to go undercover, though this method was somewhat unscrupulous. Moreover, Ancestor Master impersonating someone from another sect didn''t seem right. Fifteen days were neither too long nor too short, like Ancestor Master was going to experience mortal life. Yes. Which option should we choose, visiting the prison more often or accompanying Ancestor Master in the jail? I lean towards the second option, it seems more thorough in terms of care. How about we first go to the jail to see Ancestor Master''s condition before deciding? That''s also an option. The two discussed and sped from Seek Dao Sect all the way to Ye City''s jail, carrying two large lunch boxes. It should be around here. There were many cells in Ye City, and it was not appropriate to use Spiritual Sense here for fear of arousing suspicion, so the two searched one by one. Lu Yang heard two people talking not far away. I never expected Ancestor Master that you would actually come here to accompany me. The speaker was filled with emotion, joy mingled within his words. Neither did I expect that you, as the Sect Leader of our sect, would not flee after making a mistake but voluntarily get locked up here, truly a role model for the sect. Lu Yang saw Ancestor Master and his own Master locked up together, with the Gold Clan Leader beside them, and fell silent for a long time. How did these three end up together? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 815 – 814: The Ubiquitous Daoist Buyu Chapter 815: Chapter 814: The Ubiquitous Daoist Buyu Little Lu, Meng Family Kid, over here, over here, Daoist Buyu had noticed the footsteps of Lu Yang and his companion early on and beckoned them over. Master, what are you doing here? Lu Yang''s eye twitched. How should he put it? Encountering his master in the prison didn''t feel the least bit surprising. Even though his master had changed his appearance, Lu Yang recognized at first glance that this was indeed his esteemed master. And you, Gold Clan Leader The Gold Clan Leader, on the other hand, hadn''t changed his appearance at all. Lu Yang and his companion were unaware that after the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony, the Gold Clan Leader had taken Daoist Buyu as his big brother in order to practice his eloquence. Lu Yang still remembered how high-spirited the Gold Clan Leader was when they met in the Qiongqi Clan, how he faced Venerate Zhu Tian''s oppressive aura without servility or arrogance. How did things come to this so quickly, to be on the same level as his master? The fall from grace was indeed too rapid. I''m here to learn from Daoist Buyu, the Gold Clan Leader chuckled, feeling a little embarrassed to run into an acquaintance in a place like this. For the life of him, Lu Yang couldn''t figure out what was there to learn from his master. Daoist Buyu laughed heartily, not feeling the slightest embarrassment: Ah, I''m here teaching Little Gold that those who deceive will eventually be caught. To get him accustomed to life in prison early on, to teach him how to live comfortably and at ease within these walls, I deliberately left a small flaw, allowing the Ye City government office to capture both Little Gold and me. Daoist Buyu patted the Gold Clan Leader on the shoulder, imparting precious knowledge: Be confident, the most important thing in our profession is to have confidence. The face is the reflection of the heart, with confidence in your heart, your face will shine, and only then will the other side believe your fabrications! Lu Yang held his forehead, wondering why his master hadn''t been this serious when teaching him Oh, there was no need to teach him this sort of thing. This is an unexpected gain, running into our ancestor here. I heard that the ancestor was trying to infiltrate the Ruthless Sect and got caught in the process? Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang nodded and shared the information he had gathered earlier: After receiving intelligence on the location of a Ruthless Sect stronghold, the Ye City Government Office collaborated with several nearby cities to eradicate that stronghold, and our ancestor was captured as a result. So that''s what happened. We bought some food from Blessed Tower, but we''re not sure if it suits your taste, ancestor. Meng Jingzhou opened two large food containers; the aroma was enticing. Although a Daoist Xiantian had transcended the desire for gastronomic satisfaction on a mental level, he was currently at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and his body instinctively reacted. It smells so delicious, Daoist Xiantian''s nose twitched as he took the chopsticks and dug heartily into the meal. What about my chopsticks? Daoist Buyu pointed at himself. They, as cultivators on the Worldly Path, didn''t adhere to abstinence from food; enjoying good cuisine was the Righteous Path of worldly cultivators. There''s only one pair of chopsticks, Meng Jingzhou thought, How would I know that the Sect Leader would also be locked up here? Of course, even if he had known Daoist Buyu was here, he wouldn''t have planned to prepare an extra pair of chopsticks. Left with no choice, Daoist Buyu used his spiritual essence to condense a pair of chopsticks and started eating. Ye City prison was under the influence of an Array Method that restrained both Cultivation Level and spiritual essence. Even for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou being there, using spiritual essence felt extremely difficult, like being mired in a swamp, unable to move freely. Ye City was considered a big city, and the City Lord had a Cultivation Level in the Void Refinement Stage, so the Array Method was also of the Void Refinement level. However, this level of Array Method was nothing in front of Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu, being a Half Step past the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, simply could not be contained by the local prison''s Array Method, as he could cast magic skills at will. Not to mention a Half Step past the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, even the Gold Clan Leader at the Body Integration Realm could freely use magic skills. Considering that blowing his cover might lead to his old friends gathering to watch the spectacle, Daoist Buyu used a fake identity when he entered the prison, pretending to be at the Foundation Establishment Stage. The same went for the Gold Clan Leader. Speaking of which, it''s lucky that our patriarch didn''t join the Ruthless Sect. I had mixed with them for a while, and that place really wasn''t fit for humans, Daoist Buyu couldn''t stop talking even while eating. At that time, I happened to encounter the Ruthless Sect recruiting, and without time to inform anyone, I decided I would test the waters first, so I joined them. Ah? nobody expected Daoist Buyu to have such an experience. Isn''t the test to enter the Ruthless Sect to kill the person closest to you? How did you pass that test? Easy, the person closest to me is myself. I encountered another me in the Array Method, totally identical in strength. You know how we forget the past within the Array Method, so when I saw another me, I thought I had mistakenly entered some Secret Realm, and had to overcome myself to succeed. Then I made an on-the-spot breakthrough and killed myself. After passing the challenge, the Ruthless Sect would investigate who the Array Method showed as the person closest to you. You''d need to kill that person in reality to truly become a member of the Ruthless Sect. When they investigated and found out the closest person to me was myself, they obviously couldn''t ask me to commit suicide, so they let me through. After I joined the Ruthless Sect, I discovered they were delving into the doctrine of ruthlessness. And to pursue this doctrine, they would marry and step onto the path of emotions, then kill their wives to prove their ruthlessness, to fortify the mercilessness within their hearts. I saw this and thought it unacceptable. If the doctrine of ruthlessness continued this way, how many innocent women would suffer? So, I proposed to the higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect that killing wives to demonstrate ruthlessness as a practice was misguided. After all, if you killed your wife in a moment of impulse, what would you do if you regretted it later? The higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect felt there was some reason to my words and asked if I had a better idea. I said that to prove the way of ruthlessness, one must look to the long term, not just kill all the time. After killing all close to you, how would you continue to demonstrate ruthlessness? I recommended instead of falling in love with a wife and then killing her, it would be better to fall in love with her and then let her sleep with another man. Common sense says that seeing your wife sleep with another elevates either anger or excitement, yet neither of those emotions should ever surface in a member of the Ruthless Sect. Seeing your wife sleep with another can maximize feelings of anger or excitement. Thus, I further suggested that Ruthless Sect disciples should watch the entire process of being cuckolded. If your wife is cuckolded and you have no reaction, only then are you a qualified member of the Ruthless Sect! The higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect thought there was some sense in my idea, so they began to experiment with it on a small scale. When the small-scale trials were successful, they let me propagate this theory widely throughout the Ruthless Sect. I was free to sleep with whomever I wanted, and the disciples of the Ruthless Sect were too angry to speak. Alas, I later blew my cover. Daoist Buyu sighed in regret, looking back on his actions with a sense of loss. He was too young and inexperienced back then, and before he could successfully locate the headquarters of the Ruthless Sect, he had no choice but to leave. How did you blow your cover? While indulging with their wives, I lost control and let out a laugh by accident. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 816 – 815: Three Generations of Grandparents and Grandchildren Gather in the Big Prison Chapter 816: Chapter 815: Three Generations of Grandparents and Grandchildren Gather in the Big Prison After the chaos within the Ruthless Sect, the higher-ups had to kill a number of people to suppress the situation, Normally, a show of force by making an example of a few would suffice, but it doesn''t work with the Ruthless Sect. Those devoid of compassion lack the emotion of fear; they only see their own interests. Merely killing a few doesn''t serve as a deterrent. Only by striking down a large number can the rest be made aware of the high-ranking members'' resolve, weighing the pros and cons before deciding to back off. Recalling that scene from his younger days, Daoist Buyu clicked his tongue in amazement; it was the first time he''d witnessed such clean and decisive killing. However, things didn''t calm down quickly. With the Ruthless Sect''s leadership having their own hierarchy, and influenced by those below, they began to turn on each other. It''s said that even the Master survived more than one assassination attempt. After the internal strife was quelled, the Ruthless Sect started dredging up the past and traced the source of the troubles back to me, preparing to execute mepresumably because there was also dissatisfaction with my improved'' version of attaining enlightenment through murdering my wife. Luckily, I was at the Spirit Transformation Stage back then, and I had a life-saving magic artifact given by my master. With that, I barely managed to escape from the Ruthless Sect. It''s a pity, though. I had planned to stay undercover in the Ruthless Sect to find out the location and the ins and outs of their headquarters. I didn''t expect them to be so impatient and intent on killing me, even though all my actions were in line with the teachings of the Ruthless Sect. Daoist Buyu shook his head, feeling that with his understanding of the doctrine of Ruthlessness, the Ruthless Sect should have considered making him their Master. Although I didn''t get to uncover the full extent of the Ruthless Sect''s secrets, I figured out that they had two Vice Hierarchs and one Master. The Master''s cultivation level is unknown, but the two Vice Hierarchs are at the early and mid-stages of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Yang gasped in shock; this intelligence was unknown even to Yaoyang Sect and Jiuyou Sect, and it suggested that the Ruthless Sect had at least three members at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, stronger than both of those sects. What happened afterward? the Great Ancestor asked earnestly, eager to know more. After that, I ran away, Daoist Buyu curled his lip, Seeing that the Ruthless Sect couldn''t take a loss, I dropped the act. I immediately contacted my sect and Great Xia to destroy every Ruthless Sect stronghold I knew ofkilling those who deserved it and saving those who could be saved. First came the internal turmoil, then the Righteous Path''s suppression. After two rounds of blows, the Ruthless Sect was severely weakened and stayed quiet for a few hundred years. Didn''t the Ruthless Sect seek revenge on you afterward? Lu Yang inquired. Daoist Buyu pointed out the flaw in Lu Yang''s thinking: They don''t possess hatred,'' so why would they seek revenge on me? However, you''re right that there were many who wished to take revenge on me, to prove their enlightenment through hatred. It''s also a path of Ruthlessness. One such person, Su Moran, harbored the greatest enmity toward me. He was a mid-stage Transcendance Tribulation Vice Sect Hierarch, presumably because I had tricked him rather severely at the time. But, well, Su Moran isn''t too keen on letting others know he wants revenge on me. Why is that? Because wanting revenge on me means he harbors hatred for me, temporarily deviating from the path of Ruthlessness, which indicates that his cultivation has hit a bottleneck. And hitting a bottleneck, with the cessation of his cultivation progress, would lower his standing within the Ruthless Sect. The Ruthless Sect is that dangerous, the Great Ancestor shuddered in retrospective fear, feeling lucky to have been captured. If he had joined the Ruthless Sect, he might have been exposed in less than two days. Lucky for you, Great Ancestor, that you didn''t join the Ruthless Sect, the Gold Clan Leader voiced the concern on behalf of Daoist Xiantian from the side. Daoist Buyu glanced at the Gold Clan Leader: Go on, you''re not from our Seek Dao Sect, so stop calling him Great Ancestor.'' Don''t speak like that, big brother. I think there''s potential for cooperation between our Qiongqi Clan and your Seek Dao Sect. If we join forces in the future, wouldn''t it be easy for us to clinch a spot in the top ten powers of the Great Era? Daoist Buyuyu thought about his excellent disciple Yun Zhi and felt that there was no need for an alliance with the Qiongqi Clanhis Seek Dao Sect could become a top ten power on its own. Originally, Lu Yang thought it was quite safe for his ancestor to stay in prison, and it would suffice for him and Old Meng to visit frequently. However, the discovery that his ancestor and master were imprisoned together suddenly made him uneasy. Lu Yang consulted with Old Meng through voice transmission, Should we go to the prison to protect our ancestor? That might be unnecessary. Although our ancestor looks young and inexperienced, let''s not forget he is a Great Power who chose to start over after disbanding his cultivation. He has been honing his Daoist heart for a long time; he shouldn''t be so easily influenced by the Sect Leader. Meng Jingzhou thought that perhaps Lu Yang had too much confidence in the Sect Leader''s influence. Before Lu Yang could reply, he heard Daoist Buyu lecturing Daoist Xiantian. Ancestor may not know this, but our Seek Dao Sect has a tradition of staying in prison. You know, in the secular world, there''s a profession where people go to hotels to sleep, test the living conditions, and provide suggestions for improvements. Our Seek Dao Sect also has a similar profession. You see me walking through the streets and alleys all year round, observing various city jails to investigate the environment. This task isn''t suitable for government officials; those from above would improve the jail conditions temporarily for inspections, so what can they really uncover? Therefore, we must rely on our own means. It''s not just me. A couple of years ago, the Minister of Justice also joined me in prison to inspect the conditions. What I''m telling is not made up; you can inquire in the Imperial City; it''s common knowledge. Even His Majesty often mentions this matter in the court as a laudable anecdote. So that''s how it is. Initially, Daoist Buyu didn''t quite believe what Lu Yang and his colleague said about the disciples of Seek Dao Sect frequently entering prison. But after Daoist Buyu explained it this way, he suddenly realized and felt less guilty about being in prison. Meng Jingzhou felt that having the ancestor and Daoist Buyu together was indeed very risky. Let''s move in together after all. And commit what kind of offense? There was a particular way to be put in prison; the ancestor was only imprisoned for half a month. If the offense they committed was too light, they might not be detained at all. However, if it was too severe, being locked up for two to three months would not be worth it. How about we steal something? That''s the simplest. Lu Yang suggested earnestly. At the City Lord''s mansion, the City Lord looked troubled as he listened to the two men making accusations at the foot of the hall. Are you saying you''re called Lu Yang, you stole two thousand nine hundred Spirit Stones from Meng Jingzhou, and you refuse to return them? Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The City Lord then shifted his gaze to the other person. And you''re saying you''re called Meng Jingzhou, you also stole two thousand nine hundred Spirit Stones from Lu Yang, and you also refuse to return them? The two men nodded earnestly. They had checked it out; in this region, the threshold for a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator to be charged with theft was three thousand Spirit Stones. If the amount was less than that, it could only be treated as an administrative case. And the maximum punishment for an administrative case was detention for fifteen days. Since they stole from each other and refused to return the items or reconcile, the City Lord had no choice but to give them the maximum penalty, detaining them for fifteen days. Treating the offenses as canceling each other out and acting as if nothing happened was not an option either, because the cases were independent and could not be merged. The City Lord hissed in frustration, having heard that disciples from the Seek Dao Sect enjoyed Enlightenment in prison; could the rumors be true? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 817 – 816: The Powerful Gold Clan Leader Chapter 817: Chapter 816: The Powerful Gold Clan Leader Grandmaster, we''ve come to see you, said Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou with a smile as they looked at the Daoist Xiantian sitting cross-legged on the ground. The light from the oil lamp cast their figures, making them look incredibly tall. The Daoist Xiantian wore a confused expression as he looked at Lu Yang and the other, who had brought bedding with them. We''ve only been apart for half an hour, haven''t we? How did you manage to end up in the same cell as me so quickly? Daoist Buyu was deeply touched, never expecting his dear disciples to worry so much about his life in prison that they made a special trip to live with him. This place is actually quite suitable for the two of you to cultivate, said Daoist Buyu seriously. The array method in the prison could restrain spiritual essence, but Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s cultivation level was too high, their foundations too solid. They couldn''t be fully restrained. Cultivating in the prison was like martial artists training with weights. If they could adapt to this environment, it would be greatly beneficial to their future cultivation. There''s such a good thing? Lu Yang was delighted, believing that good people are rewarded. Your master isn''t wrong about that, Fairy Eternity said. At that moment, Lu Yang''s spiritual space underwent a major transformation. A row of thick pillars divided his spiritual space in two. Lu Yang was on one side, and Fairy Eternity on the other. Fairy Eternity, as the head of the family, was very righteous, adhering to the principle of sharing hardship. She had herself locked up in the cell, even donning tattered prison clothes, suffering alongside Lu Yang. Wait, isn''t your living environment a bit too nice, Fairy? Lu Yang looked at his own side, covered with straw for bedding, tattered clothes as a pillow, and shackles on his hands and feet. On the other hand, Fairy Eternity had an expensive and soft bed, a wardrobe for her clothes, a tea table with chairs and a teapot, and on the walls hung paintings by Fairy Eternity. Chickens were pecking at bugs on the ground C it was a painting of the battle between dragons and phoenixes. Plus, with the prison clothes Fairy Eternity was wearing, she looked more like a privileged prisoner enjoying life in the prison. Whereas Lu Yang seemed like the powerless type, bullied by the head jailer. My body is delicate; how could I sleep on straw? Go, go, go, cultivate. I''ve even suppressed your Spiritual Sense so that you can cultivate it along with your other skills, she said. After being shackled, Lu Yang indeed felt that his Spiritual Sense wasn''t as naturally manageable as before. In reality, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou sat cross-legged and cultivated according to the teachings of Daoist Buyu. At the same time, Daoist Buyu, in order to temper the disciples'' Daoist heart, continuously disturbed their cultivation by talking with the Daoist Xiantian. Fortunately, both disciples had high cultivation talent and entered a meditative state quickly, unaffected by Daoist Buyu''s interference. Five days flew by, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou could both feel a slight improvement in their cultivation level. They believed that, without the suppression of the array, their control over spiritual essence would reach a new level. Daoist Buyu found it strange to watch the two disciples with their mouths open wide, devouring the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Is this the legendary innate Divine Ability of the Taotie Clan, Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth? This is far more efficient than a Gathering Spirit Array, and you can cultivate anywhere, anytime. The Gold Clan Leader looked baffled. Was the Taotie Clan''s Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth really like this? It didn''t match what he had seen before. Just as Daoist Buyu was about to have another chat with the Daoist Xiantian, his expression suddenly changed. With a loud boom, the cell lid was flipped open as if it was merely a box. The inmates inside lifted their heads to gaze at the dark night sky and the menacing silhouette standing below it. Damn, it''s an enemy attack! The jailer''s face changed drastically as he shouted. His whole being was alert, weapon in hand, as he flew into the sky and stared intently at the silhouette. The figure, as if oblivious to the Nascent Soul Stage jailer, coldly scanned the prisoners. The nearby residents lit their oil lamps and peered through their paper-covered windows, trembling as they debated whether to hide inside their houses or flee. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou broke from their meditative state and looked at the silhouette. Not being able to sense the other party''s cultivation level meant that the other was an Integration Period Cultivator! Where are the people from the Ruthless Sect? the figure said coldly. Prison break! Lu Yang and the other were astonished; they hadn''t expected the Ruthless Sect to be so audacious as to actually attempt a prison break. The captives from the Ruthless Sect were held deep within the prison, far from where Lu Yang and the others were imprisoned. The followers of the Ruthless Sect were heavy offenders, and those who wished to join the sect likewise had criminal records, closely guarded by the Ye City government office. But no matter how closely they were guarded, it wouldn''t be possible to stop an Integration Period Cultivator from breaking into the prison! Audacious villain, perform the Dance of Arms! The prison head roared furiously, brandishing his weapon. The gleaming weapon, extra blinding against the night sky, seemed like another streak of moonlight. The Dance of Arms is a form of martial dance, created under the moonlight, and if performed at night, its power could double! That shadowy figure didn''t even spare a glance at the prison head, and casually caught the moonlight-like weapon with a raised hand. Using all his strength, the prison head couldn''t make the weapon budge an inch. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boring. He tossed the prison head away, weapon and all, with a flick of his hand, and extended a finger, shooting out a black light intended to pierce through the prison head! Whoosh An eerie wind, seemingly from nowhere, scattered the black light. Who is it? The figure''s eyes narrowed as a majestic Qiongqi appeared in the air, its eyes flashing a bloodthirsty red, each breath carrying coldness and murderous aura, exhibiting an ancient and terrifying power. Roar!! The Gold Clan Leader bellowed, like the lion''s roar from Buddhism, the roar shaking heaven and earth, shattering space. An Integration Period Qiongqi? The shadowy figure furrowed his brow. The City Lord''s cultivation level was only at the Void Refinement Stage; how could there be an Integration Period Qiongqi here? The Gold Clan Leader''s gaze was piercing as he looked at the shadowy figure, thinking that if he could capture this person, it would be a great achievement according to what his older brother had said! It seems you knew I was bored in the cell and specially came to entertain me! The Gold Clan Leader didn''t take the shadowy figure seriously at all. Unlike the Di Jiang Clan, known for their grace and dancing, their Qiongqi Clan had been renowned for their combat prowess since ancient times! With a swipe of his massive tiger paw, the air suddenly filled with a tearing wind. The figure''s eyes turned piercingly sharp, and with a light tap of his foot, he moved through the wind like a phantom, easily evading the attack. The Qiongqi Clan is nothing more than this. The figure sneered. Suddenly, as if sensing something, he looked down to find three claw marks appearing on his chest out of nowhere, blood flowing profusely. This is all the ability the Ruthless Sect has, no wonder they willingly accept being cuckolded. The Gold Clan Leader laughed boisterously and lunged at the figure again. The shadowy figure seemed to be provoked by the Gold Clan Leader''s words, or perhaps they had stirred some unpleasant memories; endless dark energy surged from his sleeves, turning into shadows of ghouls. Expel Ghost technique? The Gold Clan Leader sneered, showing his snow-white tiger teeth. A gentle beat of his wings stirred the surrounding air currents, causing the shadows of ghouls to tremble, showing signs that they were about to go out of control. It seems our Qiongqi Clan rarely takes action, making the world forget our Ghoul method! At the mention of the Ghoul method, Lu Yang''s eyes twitched slightly, recalling the reason he joined the Eternity Sect was to eliminate a Tiger Demon proficient in the Ghoul method. No, the Ruthless Sect shouldn''t be here to rescue anyone, muttered Daoist Buyu, frowning. From what he knew about the Ruthless Sect, rescuing people had no benefits for them. Moreover, in the Great Xia, dragons hid amongst men, and towns that seemed to lack powerful figures could actually harbor hidden experts like the current situation. They were not only unable to rescue anyone but were also at risk of losing themselves. Daoist Buyu spread his Spiritual Sense to search for anomalies in Ye City, and suddenly his expression stiffened, transforming into a sword light and shooting straight for the City Lord''s mansion. Not good, something''s happening at the City Lord''s mansion! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 818 – 817: Turmoil at the City Lords Mansion Chapter 818: Chapter 817: Turmoil at the City Lord''s Mansion Ye City Lord''s Mansion. City Lord Duan Xiu stepped out of the meditation chamber, furrowing his brows as he looked toward the direction of the prison. Who would be so audacious as to dare come here to perform a prison break! He had once been a military commander and was later transferred to Ye City to serve as the City Lord. His military experience had molded him into someone who remained unflustered in the face of danger. He analyzed the situation calmly and immediately summoned his subordinates, To dare to break into the city to free a prisoner, the perpetrator must be at least at the early Integration stage. Quickly, go to the neighboring four cities for backup and notify the troops stationed nearby! Yes! Duan Xiu put on his old black battle armor and his helmet, as if he had returned to his military days a hundred years ago. Husband, what on earth is Dad, what happened? Duan Xiu''s wife and son also noticed the disturbance as they came out of their rooms, seeing Duan Xiu in his armor, their expressions filled with concern. Duan Xiu''s resolute eyes softened as he held his wife''s hand, stating seriously, It''s just a group of miscreants. Don''t you know my strength? There won''t be any issues. Besides, Ye City has yet to deploy its secret weapon. Then you must be careful. Both Duan Xiu''s wife and son were very worried about him. Without looking back, Duan Xiu waved his hand and shouted, Enough, go back and rest. After bidding farewell to his wife and child, Duan Xiu headed to the underground chamber of the City Lord''s mansion. Few knew that beneath Ye City lay a Body Integration Realm level City Protection Array, which once activated could surely hold the enemy at bay until reinforcements arrived, if not outright defeat them. He twisted a book on the bookshelf, which with a clatter moved aside to reveal a stone door. He channeled spiritual essence into the stone door, which opened to expose a long tunnel. He swiftly entered the tunnel, making his way to the underground chamber. As he passed through the tunnel, oil lamps affixed to the stone walls lit up one after another, illuminating the path all the way to the deepest part of the chamber. What! Upon reaching the chamber, he was taken aback to find that the Array Eye of the City Protection Array inscribed on the chamber walls had been annihilated beyond repair. How is this possible! Without his spiritual essence acting as a key, no one could have broken in here! City Lord Duan, are you surprised? A voice akin to a phantom''s emerged from behind City Lord Duan. Who''s there! City Lord Duan whipped around, for he had had his spiritual essence unleashed from the start but hadn''t sensed anyone approaching him. The other''s cultivation level exceeded his own! The stranger introduced himself with a name City Lord Duan had never heard before, Ruthless Sect, Wu Lei. So it really is your Ruthless Sect! City Lord Duan watched Wu Lei warily, discreetly reaching for his Storage Ring to withdraw a red-tasseled spear. It seems you''ve split your forces, one to rescue the prisoners and one to hold me up! Wu Lei shook his head slightly, stating indifferently, The rescue was merely a distraction, our true purpose here is to kill you! Bold! The red-tasseled spear soared like a dragon ascending to the heavens, its tip twinkling with a fierce light as flames surged wildly. Although he was at the Void Refinement Stage, he currently possessed the fighting power of the Body Integration Realm, unafraid of this member of the Ruthless Sect named Wu Lei! Wu Lei''s hands gently parted, his fingertips flickering with currents of electricity, stirring up a wild thunderstorm within the confined chamber! Thud City Lord Duan, at the center of the thunderstorm, was ravaged by the lightning. Before the red-tasseled spear could even reach Wu Lei, he was struck, losing control over his body, and the spear clattered to the ground. Did you not know, City Lord Duan, that even within the Body Integration Realm there are levels of strength? Wu Lei''s words were devoid of any mocking tone, but given the current circumstances, the sarcasm was all the more potent. How can this be! City Lord Duan, numb from the electricity, lacked even the strength to make a fist, and looked at Wu Lei in disbelief. Even if there were differences within the Body Integration Realm, the outcome should not have been decided in one move. The thunderstorm he had unleashed had, unbelievably, struck all his weak points! What''s so impossible about that? A voice all too familiar to Duan Xiu sounded from behind Wu Lei. Wenwu?! City Lord Duan''s eyes widened as he looked at his son, Duan Wenwu, who came out from behind Wu Lei. You''re an undercover agent for the Ruthless Sect?! The existence of the secret room, his own weaknessif all these were leaked by his son, then everything made sense! Duan Wenwu looked at his frozen father and smiled, I haven''t truly joined the Ruthless Sect yet. Only after I kill you, I will be considered a member of the Ruthless Sect. To join the Ruthless Sect, one needs to kill their closest kin. For Duan Wenwu, his closest kin were his parents. But his Cultivation Level was too low, even if City Lord Duan stood right here and let him attack, he couldn''t even harm a single hair of City Lord Duan, who had a life-preserving magic artifact given by the Dynasty. Therefore, he needed the higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect to make a move. The higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect wouldn''t help him for no reason, so he promised to help open the treasury of Ye City and let Wu Lei take whatever he desired. Why! City Lord Duan''s eyes were bloodshot as he struggled against the raging thunder within his body. Why? You have the nerve to ask why! Upon hearing this question, Duan Wenwu seemed to strike a nerve, his expression becoming manic. You neither used your privilege to trade benefits with the Sect and send me to a Super-grade Sect or a First Class Sect, nor did you allow me to use the treasures of the treasury to increase my Cultivation Level, leading to me being twenty-five years old this year and still stuck in the Golden Core Stage! I am the son of the City Lord, yet you haven''t used your privilege for my sake even once! Mother only comforted me, saying I was not naturally suited for Cultivation and could pursue a career in government! A career in government, a career in government, a career in government, are you trying to make me become as inflexible as you are! Have you ever considered my feelings! Since you named me Wenwu, where is the martial'' aspect! Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Twenty-five years old and still in the Golden Core Stagehe wasn''t slow in Cultivation talent, but this was not the result of Duan Wenwu''s Cultivation; rather, it was achieved with the savings City Lord Duan had used to help his son advance. This was already the limit; Duan Wenwu''s aptitude was too poor. If he were to advance further, the heavenly materials and earthly treasures needed were not within City Lord Duan''s ability to provide. Trading benefits would harm the interests of the citizens of Ye City. The treasury belongs to the Dynasty, not to me personally; how can I give it to you Enough, don''t speak any further! Duan Wenwu shouted in anger, Since you insist on upholding your dignity as the City Lord, then don''t blame me for being ruthless! Inside the Ruthless Sect, there''s a method to improve one''s aptitude, requiring the heartblood of a family member as a catalyst. The higher the family member''s Cultivation Level, the better the effect of the catalyst. If his father, a Cultivator of the Void Refinement Stage, were to be used, he could possibly transform into a genius with Dual Spirit Roots! Wenwu City Lord Duan''s vision blurred as he gazed at the unrecognizable Duan Wenwu, with a surge of memories flashing through his mind: the birth of his son, his babbling, learning to walk, climbing trees to rob nests, being hit on the back of the hand by his teacher, crying while reciting books, testing for the Spirit Root, drawing breath into his body How did his good son turn out like this? Seeing his father like this, Duan Wenwu''s tone suddenly softened, and he sighed, Father, I do love you and Mother, but I want to become stronger. For that, I have to sacrifice you both, I hope you can understand me. True Master, please make your move! Duan Wenwu bowed to Wu Lei, his eyes flashing with a murderous intent, Please kill my parents and everyone in the City Lord''s Mansion! If the Dynasty were to learn of his joining the Ruthless Sect, they would surely use this as a clue for an investigation, bringing endless trouble. For this reason, he reported the branch of the Ruthless Sect in Ye City, had all the branch members arrested, and then Wu Lei and another high-ranking member of the Ruthless Sect used this as an excuse to strike, breaking into the jail and killing his father and everyone else in the City Lord''s Mansion who resisted. And his own name would appear on the list of the dead, effectively erasing Duan Wenwu from the world, allowing him to join the Ruthless Sect smoothly without fearing the Dynasty''s pursuit. Considering the dangerous profits involved, he had given True Master Wu Lei so many benefits; once he joined the Ruthless Sect, he would naturally receive Wu Lei''s support. Wu Lei didn''t say anything, his body surged with lightning and a bolt of thunder condensed in his palm. City Lord Duan, farewell. Woosh A ray of sword light descended from the sky, slicing a deep chasm between Wu Lei and City Lord Duan, cutting open both the secret room and the room above it. Wu Lei looked up sharply, glaring at the old Daoist holding the sword overhead, squeezing out four words through clenched teeth. Daoist Buyu! Daoist Buyu observed Wu Lei, gradually matching him with the person in his memories, and came to a sudden realization. You''re Wu Lei? We haven''t seen each other in over a thousand years, right? I remember when I joined the Ruthless Sect, you were in the late stages of Integration. How come you''re still at that stage? Doesn''t the Ruthless Sect''s method of Cultivation work? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 819 – 818 Revenge of the Ruthless Sect Chapter 819: Chapter 818 Revenge of the Ruthless Sect The upper echelons of the Ruthless Sect were well aware that Wu Lei was always serious and humorless, devoid of emotional fluctuations, and had walked far on the merciless path. But now, he truly struggled to maintain a tranquil mind. Years ago, Daoist Buyu''s actions had severely damaged the fortune of the Ruthless Sect, leading to a considerable decline in the sect''s vitality. When the Ruthless Sect recovered its strength, many privately wished to seek revenge on Daoist Buyu as their peace of mind had been disrupted by him. But by that time, Daoist Buyu had progressed from the Divinity Transformation Stage to the Body Integration Realm and had even become a Sect Leader, making him not so easy to kill anymore. Moreover, this bastard Daoist Buyu had too many enemies; when someone from the Ruthless Sect intended to kill him, it was highly likely a Righteous Path cultivator at the Body Integration Realm would suddenly appear, also seeking revenge on Daoist Buyu. The problem was that if the people from the Ruthless Sect were present, the Righteous Path Body Integration cultivator would definitely take care of them first before dealing with Daoist Buyu. Ironically, the improved version of the Path Enhancement via Spousal Sacrifice'' proposed by Daoist Buyu was approved by the Master and even described as highly praised, so much so that it remained in use within the Ruthless Sect even after Daoist Buyu''s defection. This led to very few people within the Ruthless Sect thereafter seeking to augment their cultivation through marriage without affection. The thought of entering into love and marriage with the aim of sending one''s wife away who the hell could carry on with that?! In the matter of cultivation, the higher the cultivation level, the more one''s mind state is required to be. After the Daoist Buyu incident, many high-ranking members of the Ruthless Sect were stuck at their current cultivation levels, and it took them hundreds of years to finally recover their original mind state. Now, Wu Lei was on the verge of failing to maintain his mind state. Are you Daoist Buyu the Sect Leader? the City Lord had not expected Daoist Buyu to come to the rescue. Was he just happened to be in Ye City? Daoist Buyu scratched his chin: Actually, I''ve been in your Ye City''s prison all along, but since I was concerned about being surrounded by old friends and disrupting the order of Ye City''s prison, I thoughtfully used a false name and changed my appearance. I''m only stepping up to face this crisis for Ye City, to atone for my sins and earn merits. Daoist Buyu had an expression that clearly stated they had better reduce his sentence after his meritorious deed. Upon hearing Daoist Buyu''s words, Wu Lei''s heart stirred, and he quietly crushed a jade slip. Daoist Buyu then started reminiscing with Wu Lei: You seem quite without prospects staying in the Ruthless Sect. Why not join our Seek Dao Sect''s Captive Peak? It''s full of great powers capable of guiding you, a mere cultivator at the Body Integration Realm. I''ll tell you, I don''t inform others about such a great place within our Seek Dao Sect. It''s because we know each other that I''m telling you about it. Shut up! Wu Lei barked in a low voice. His palms came together, and the lightning around him surged as he instantly summoned a storm cloud. Amid the thunderous roar, countless lightning bolts darted out like agile snakes, striking at Daoist Buyu. They were all in the late stages of Body Integration; he himself had lingered in this stage for two thousand years, a true veteran, and still he was supposed to be unable to kill you! The longsword left its sheath, Sword Qi soaring across, like a Milky Way waterfall, resembling a flowing ink painting. The Sword Qi waterfall surged backwards into the sky and collided with the thunderclouds. The thunderclouds seemed to be made of paper, pierced through by the Sword Qi waterfall. Daoist Buyu twisted his wrist, and with a light flick of his sword tip, it resonated with heaven and earth, drawing in the scattered Sword Intent around. The sharp Sword Intent gathered on the blade, incredibly fine and fast. The Sword Intent erupted, illuminating Wu Lei''s horrified face. Wu Lei quickly created armor from lightning, protecting his vitals, but even this strike was not enough to withstand the concentrated Sword Intent, which pierced through his shoulder blade. Wu Lei retreated continuously, putting distance between him and Daoist Buyu. We''re both at the Body Integration Realm, so how come you can''t even take one of my moves? How is the gap between us even greater than I imagined? Daoist Buyu, you thief! Wu Lei could no longer suppress his anger. By seniority, he belonged to the same generation as the children''s grandmaster, and Daoist Buyu was just a younger member! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Buyu shook his head gently, worried about Wu Lei''s prospects: Look at you, with such an unstable mind state, how are you supposed to get ahead in the Ruthless Sect? Wu Lei formed hand seals and chanted a thunder spell. Instantly, the clouds in the sky roiled and rumbling thunder ensued, followed by several thick lightning bolts heeding his call and striking down ferociously. The light from the clashing sword glares and lightning illuminated the entire city, causing a deafening explosion to erupt. -Pfft- As the light dissipated, Wu Lei spurted blood from his mouth; his right arm shorn off, and at the stump, Sword Qi flickered, preventing the wound from healing! Wu Lei had not expected that, although both at the late stage of the Body Integration Realm, the gap between him and Daoist Buyu was so immensejust a few rounds in and he had already sustained such injuries! Daoist Buyuh''s eyes narrowed slightly; he had been on guard for Wu Lei''s escape, yet the opponent seemed intent on dragging the fight, continuously engaging him in a battle of wits. What was he waiting for? Suddenly, a terrifying pressure enveloped Daoist Buyu. Daoist Buyu, who was flying in the air, could hardly bear the pressure and almost fell from the sky! The aftershocks of the pressure wreaked havoc in Ye City, chilling the civilians to the bone; they shivered uncontrollably, teeth chattering. Buyu, you little brat, I didn''t expect to find you here. Here, I set the rule, [No information may be transmitted out of Ye City]. Here, I set the rule, [No one may leave Ye City]. As the two rules were established, a curtain blacker than the night sky appeared above the man''s head and spread rapidly to the surroundings, until it enveloped the entire Ye City. Now, it''s time for us to settle our scores. The middle-aged man with a cold look in his eyes gazed at Daoist Buyu, his voice booming like thunder, causing the space to tremble with his mere words. Daoist Buyu looked up at him, laughing: I was wondering why that waste Wu Lei kept not running away, turns out he wanted to hold me back for you, the Grand Master Su, to come over. The Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect, Su Moran, at the mid-stage of Transcendance Tribulation. With Su Moran''s support, Wu Lei suddenly felt emboldened: You little thief Buyu, today is the day you die! As Daoist Buyu just said, no cultivator on the righteous path knew that Daoist Buyu was here and now Ye City has been sealed off by Vice Hierarch Su, allowing entry but no exit. The huge gap in cultivation level laid bare; without reinforcements, this was a once-in-millennium chance to kill Daoist Buyu! Su Moran was also a victim of an event from the past; in fact, he was the highest in cultivation among the victims. His hatred for Daoist Buyu ran deep into his bones, yet he was always cautious and would not act without being certain of a kill. If Daoist Buyu truly escaped, it would be even harder to kill him later! Grand Master Su, you old man, how come you''re just like that idiot Wu Lei? Over a thousand years have passed, and you''re still stuck at the mid-stage of passing tribulation? Have you reached the limit of your cultivation level, or is it that there''s a flaw in your mind state? Su Moran remained unmoved, pulled out two axes, and said in a heavy voice, You little brat Buyu, wasting time is useless. You will not be able to find a loophole in the rules and escape from Ye City. For today''s opportunity, I have waited for over a thousand years. Unless he killed Daoist Buyu, Su Moran would always have a flaw in his mind state, tormented by hatred. To progress further in his cultivation and reach the late stage of Transcendance Tribulation, he had to kill Daoist Buyu; no other method would work! Daoist Buyu wanted to say something more, to delay time and look for a chance to survive. Although his strength was half a step into the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he was ultimately just at half-step and not yet capable of contending with Transcendance Tribulation cultivators, let alone his opponent being an old-hand at the mid-stage of Transcendance Tribulation. Su Moran had been investigating Daoist Buyu and knew that if he let him speak any further, he might indeed find an opening. The way to deal with Daoist Buyu was to not let him speak. Whiz! Su Moran''s muscles tensed, and the two massive axes crashed down with a thunderous roar. The axes were broad and their blades sharp beyond comparemeant to be wielded with two hands, yet Su Moran held one in each. The axes slammed down on Daoist Buyu, who crossed his sword in defense, but the force was far more than Daoist Buyu could withstand. Daoist Buyu spat out blood, being directly smashed into the artificial mountain in the City Lord''s mansion and ended up in a spread-eagled big character. If you attempt to flee, these three million civilians of Ye City will have to pay with their lives for your actions, said Su Moran coldly, aware that this was a leverage point on Daoist Buyu. Flee? Why should I run? Daoist Buyu slowly raised his head, half of his face drenched in blood, looking exceptionally terrifying, with a wicked smile forming on his lips. Do you know why I have not ascended to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? With strength, he shattered the artificial mountain and stepped towards Su Moran, his aura rising like climbing bamboo segments. I was afraid that after ascending to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you old fart wouldn''t dare come after me! Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 820 – 819: Daoist Buyu Ascends to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage Chapter 820: Chapter 819: Daoist Buyu Ascends to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage Lu Yang, who was in the distance, heard his master speak like this and suddenly remembered something Fairy Eternity had said upon first meeting his master; she had mentioned that his master could have already reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage long ago, yet for some reason, he had always suppressed his cultivation level. Was it all for today? Su Moran''s expression tensed as he stared at Daoist Buyu, then suddenly relaxed. As a cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he knew all too well how difficult it was to break through this stagemind state, cultivation level, condition, enlightenment, elixirs without one, the rest would be in vain. Back then, in order to advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he didn''t hesitate to blood sacrifice an entire town, using heaven and earth treasures to temper his body. Unfortunately, he still failed, and due to the failed promotion, he sustained severe injuries and fled to the Demon Territory while being pursued by the forces of Great Xia, hiding and healing for over a hundred years. Only after sacrificing an entire demon race was he finally able to successfully advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and the journey was fraught with twists and turns. For over a thousand years, he had always kept an eye on Daoist Buyu''s movements. For instance, over a decade ago, Seek Dao Sect declared Daoist Buyu missing, and it was only ten years later that Daoist Buyu re-emerged before the public eye. Those ten years of absence must have been Daoist Buyu recovering in secret after failing to Pass Tribulation! Having failed the Pass Tribulation and sustaining injuries just ten years ago, it was impossible to attempt Tribulation again in such a short period of time! Advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Just bluffing, Whether I''m bluffing or not, you old geezer, try and you''ll find out! Daoist Buyu roared, no longer suppressing himself. His aura gradually climbed and then skyrocketed. Although his oppressive power wasn''t as terrifying as Su Moran''s, it was not something a cultivator in the Body Integration Realm could possess. It was the aura that only someone at the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation could have. Daoist Buyu hadn''t yet reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but he already possessed the aura of that stage! Boom! Daoist Buyu, releasing all restraints on his aura, attracted the Heaven-shrouding Thunder Tribulation, dispelling Su Moran''s oppressive force. Zigzagging purple-gold lightning ravaged the skies and earth with such ferocity that the land itself trembled. The citizens of Ye City, whether ordinary people or cultivators, all felt fear and dared not lift their heads to gaze upon the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation. Oh-ho, Purple Sky Annihilating Thunder, your master''s talent is quite good, Fairy Eternity remarked after just one glance at the Thunder Tribulation, recognizing the type of Tribulation and boasting proudly to Lu Yang, Of course, it can''t compare to the Thunder Tribulation I faced during my Ascension. Even before Yingtian Immortal became immortal, Thunder Tribulation existed in the world. Yingtian Immortal''s Tribulation Dao Fruit was to control the original Thunder Tribulation and to create new forms of it. According to Fairy Eternity, after Yingtian Immortal''s Ascension, the types of Thunder Tribulation increased more than tenfold, becoming complex and plentiful, meeting all the needs of cultivators except for those who wished not to undergo Tribulation. There really is a Thunder Tribulation, Su Moran felt that things seemed somewhat beyond his expectations. Unfortunately, no one could interfere during Tribulation; whoever did so would also need to undergo Tribulation. He started to think about retreating, slowly moving towards the edge of Ye City. He didn''t need to gamble whether Daoist Buyu could really become a Transcendance Tribulation cultivator here or not. But Daoist Buyu obviously didn''t want Su Moran to leave. As Su Moran approached the edge of Ye City, Daoist Buyu dragged the Thunder Tribulation closer to him. If Su Moran dared to leave Ye City, Daoist Buyu was ready to quickly catch up to him, forcing them to undergo the Tribulation together! Daoist Buyu dared to bet that he could survive the Thunder Tribulation, but Su Moran didn''t dare to take that bet. Seeing this, Su Moran had no choice but to abandon the idea of leaving Ye City. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Facing the thousands of rampaging purple-gold lightning snakes in the sky, Daoist Buyu leisurely exhaled a breath of clear air, and with a thought, countless Spirit Swords emerged from beneath the soil. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! With two fingers pointing towards the sky, a myriad of Spirit Swords emerged from the ground like fish leaping over the Dragon Gate, their blades twirling elegantly to meet the thousands of lightning serpents. The clash between sword and lightning once again lit up Ye City as if it were broad daylight, the intensity far surpassing the battle with Wu Lei! One after another, more ferocious bolts of lightning followed in quick succession, each strike more violent than the last. Daoist Buyu held a Spirit Sword horizontally, its surface reflecting his serene eyes. Under Daoist Buyu''s feet, a magnificent Sword Path unfurled; with each step, a Spirit Sword would emerge, these were the swords of Sword Cultivators he had defeated, their essence etched into his Sword Path as part of it, powered by the sword intent of his heart. These illusory shadows of Spirit Swords originated from Foundation Establishment Stage opponents, some from Divinity Transformation Stage adversaries, and even an entire wall from the Sword Tower Now, under Daoist Buyu''s empowerment, they had all advanced to a level capable of withstanding Heavenly Tribulation. Facing the unending assault of Heavenly Tribulation, Daoist Buyu casually picked up a sword from his feet that had cracked in a previous thunder strike, discarded by him, absorbed and restored by the Sword Path; he picked up another and kept repeating this action. In the throes of the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, the space within three feet of Daoist Buyu seemed like a sanctuary, unaffected by the Thunder Tribulation. However, Daoist Buyu did not simply resist with Swordsmanship alone. In truth, not every Spirit Sword could completely block the Thunder Tribulation; portions of it still passed through the swords to Daoist Buyu, who used the tribulation to temper his spirit and body. During this process, his cultivation level steadily climbed while his presence became increasingly concealed, appearing diminished to outsiders. When the strongest and final bolt of Thunder Tribulation descended, Daoist Buyu actively dispersed the Sword Path at his feet. Crack! Daoist Buyu seemed to become a sword himself, a boundless sea of sword intent hidden within his body, like an Immortal Sword in its scabbard, unnoticeable until the last Thunder Tribulation was about to hit, then the Immortal Sword sprung forth, cutting through the lightning! The Thunder Tribulation split in two, its light fading, and the clear night sky reappeared before everyone''s eyes. Is this what it feels like to be in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? It really is more comfortable than the Body Integration Realm, Daoist Buyu said, sensing the changes following his ascension and revealing a smile. A typical cultivator would need to consolidate their cultivation upon first reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but Daoist Buyu had deliberately suppressed it during the late stage of body integration for decades and no longer needed seclusion to solidify it. He abruptly looked up, staring at the indifferent Su Moran, and spoke leisurely. Master Su, you''ve waited for over a thousand years for the chance to kill me, haven''t you? Quite coincidentally, I too have waited for this opportunity for over a thousand years. Without killing you, I cannot rest easy. Arrogant! Do you think, just by advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you''re qualified to duel with me? Su Moran''s tone remained as flat as ever. Having just ascended to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, lacking in battle experience, with a clear gap in cultivation levelhow does Daoist Buyu intend to fight him? Daoist Buyu revealed a mocking smile and suddenly launched an attack, catching Su Moran off-guard. His sword broke through Su Moran''s defense, leaving a scar on his face. Daoist Buyu pressed on immediately, locking eyes with Su Moran. In the Sect, I have my mentor to practice with; outside the Sect, I had Senior Jiekill to spar with. Why would you think I lack experience in dueling with those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 821 – 820 Someone Wants Your Life Chapter 821: Chapter 820 Someone Wants Your Life Our Sect Leader has schemed this far? Meng Jingzhou was astonished, wondering if Daoist Buyu provoked others all along just for this battle today? Lu Yang said somberly, No, I think it''s just our Master''s nature to make enemies everywhere. Has that little thief Buyu reached the Pass Tribulation stage? The Ruthless Sect Body Integration Realm above Lu Yang''s head noticed the commotion at the City Lord''s mansion, obviously, someone who also had a history with Daoist Buyu. Still have the energy to care about others? The Gold Clan Leader''s eyes burned red as he fanned the demonic fire, opened his huge bloody mouth, and swallowed all sorts of ghostly shadows summoned by the other, refining them into Ghouls in his stomach for his own use. The Qiongqi Clan is naturally a battle-oriented race, who, once in combat mode, only focus on their opponents and disregard their surroundings. According to Fairy Eternity''s judgment, this is called being single-minded. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who can win? Daoist Xiantian watched the skies above the City Lord''s mansion anxiously. He hadn''t seen the likes of a Transcendence Tribulation Stage battle even during his time in the Body Integration Realm, let alone expect to witness one so soon after just a few days in the prison. Daoist Buyu''s feet paved the grand path of Swordsmanship once more, with countless sword shadows sprouting from beneath, the murderous intent shocking the world. Sword beams soared into the sky in an unpredictable fashion, as if dragons were soaring and phoenixes were dancing! The Spirit Sword exhaled colorful Sword Qi, sharp and dazzling, captivating the soul. Su Moran felt his hair stand on end. He hadn''t even come into contact with the Sword Qi when he felt a piercing pain, as if thousands of needles were pricking him. He suddenly lifted two giant axes, with countless shattered mountain illusions emerging behind him, all mountains he had split with his axe. Five Mountains Fissure! A swath of mountainous illusions poured down with the swing of his axes as if heaven and earth were collapsing! The citizens of Ye City trembled in fear, knowing that if this strike were to hit Ye City, the city would be reduced to rubble, leaving no survivors! Daoist Buyu sat cross-legged on one leg, using his sword as a zither, playing and singing with a song that was bold and stirring, resonating with ten thousand swords. The Sword Qi soared, stirring the heavens and the earth, shattering the mountainous illusions! Lu Yang suddenly remembered his Third Senior Sister saying that she was good at music, which she had learned from their Master. Here, I establish a rule. [You are not allowed to call out the names of your moves]. For the first time, Daoist Buyu, in his Transcendence Tribulation Stage identity, set a temporary rule. Su Moran, wielding his axes, was about to shout his move when he was nearly choked by Daoist Buyu''s rule. The matters bound by Daoist Buyu''s rules were trivial, so their binding power was immense. Moreover, since Su Moran had previously laid down two [Rules] to seal off Ye City, he now had no strength to defy Daoist Buyu on the level of rules. During a fight, don''t randomly shout the names of moves; it''s bad for your throat One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Tens of thousands of Spirit Sword illusions flew out from the grand path of Swordsmanship, resonating with each other, their light merging into a three-foot divine sword. This is the Unification of Ten Thousand Swords! Daoist Buyu taunted again and again. Even if Su Moran repeated the mantra of tranquility in his mind a hundred times, it was useless, and he couldn''t help but feel furious. You won''t let me call out my moves, fine, but you canand you do it on purpose, naming them incorrectly! Getting old and the brain not working well? Why do you believe whatever I say? Daoist Buyu looked at Su Moran disdainfully, wondering how he could be the Vice Sect Hierarch with such ability. Suddenly, as the divine sword condensed from ten thousand swords was about to pierce Su Moran, it burst apart, becoming ten thousand swords once more. Su Moran was caught off guard, his body riddled with sword holes. I already said it''s One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand. Didn''t you think to guard against it? Daoist Buyu laughed, his eyes full of mockery. Watching the battle from afar, Lu Yang silently thought to himself, these moves of yours, Master, they couldn''t possibly have been honed by sparring with Grandmaster and Master Jiesha, could they? For more than a thousand years, Su Moran had been keeping an eye on Daoist Buyu''s movements and fighting styles. However, Daoist Buyu''s style was so varied that it couldn''t be grasped through mere observation, let alone countered! The fight quickly escalated, with swords dazzling and axe shadows intertwining, the air heavy with the sparks of fierce combat. Daoist Buyu moved like a specter, his long sword casting shadows with every movement, transitioning from complex to simple, and back to complex, his techniques ever-changing and endless. The dual axes carried a great force and swung as swift as the wind, providing an impenetrable defense like water off a duck''s back. Wu Lei, who was watching the battle from the side, didn''t dare to intervene in a fight of this caliber. With his cultivation level, even taking a single blow would result in certain death or severe injury! Suddenly, Daoist Buyu found an opening, his sword tip flicked, expertly breaking the crossed axes'' defense and exposing the chest''s barrier door. This is bad! Su Moran thought to himself, wanting to reset his defensive stance, but the opening had been methodically forced by Daoist Buyu''s attacks, who had anticipated this very moment. Another move, long in the making, would not give Su Moran any chance to react! Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate! The sharp sword cleaved down like a ribbon of silk. The sky trembled, carrying limitless intent to kill, aiming straight for Su Moran! When he was at the late stage of Body Integration Realm, this move forced even the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Poxiao to dodge, and now that he had ascended to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the power of this strike far surpassed before! The heavens split open, and a swath of mighty Sword Qi engulfed Su Moran. Suddenly, Su Moran appeared at another location, the life-saving talisman on his chest starting to burn, signifying that he had just died once. Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate! Without a second thought, Daoist Buyu advanced and struck Su Moran, who had just escaped with his life, with another sword. The firmament shook, the blade''s edge clear and brilliant, like a dazzling rainbow, hacking towards Su Moran! This time, without a life-saving talisman, the sword struck true, bisecting his body in two! Su Moran circulated his profound energy, burning his essence blood to heal his body. Although his body recovered, his vitality was severely damaged, and a visible line could still be seen down the center. He desperately tried to flee Ye City. Bang! He ran headfirst into an invisible wall that surrounded Ye City. He had established the rule here that [no one may leave Ye City]. No one, including himself. Just as he was about to lift this rule, he heard Daoist Buyu''s voice from behind: [You are not allowed to leave Ye City]. Having set two rules himself, Su Moran had given Daoist Buyu the authority to set two rules as well. The second rule had not been used until this moment! Wait Su Moran tried to say something only to see Daoist Buyu, not even listening, pierce through Su Moran''s Lingtai with his sword and stomp on his body, crashing down from the sky with a heavy impact on the ground. Waitspare my life, we could go to Demon City, let Venerate Zhu Tian use the Dao Fruit Outline to turn me into your slave! Su Moran quickly pleaded. Daoist Buyu''s white teeth gleamed, terrifying in the darkness. He shook his head slightly: I''m sorry, I''ve accepted a commission, someone wants your life. Who, who is it? I can give you double, no, triple the reward! Daoist Buyu was smiling, a cold smile: Over a thousand years ago, I, along with the Seek Dao Sect and the Dynasty, exterminated the bases of your Ruthless Sect and saved quite a few peoplemen and women, young and old, many of whom were tortured beyond recognition by your sect. Upon seeing me, they cried, begging me to kill every member of your Ruthless Sect. What kind of reward does Master Su think he can offer to make those people forget their hate for your Ruthless Sect? Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 822 – 821: Theres no need to trouble Yun Zhi with such a trifle Chapter 822: Chapter 821: There''s no need to trouble Yun Zhi with such a trifle I Su Moran still wanted to argue, but Daoist Buyu twisted the spirit sword embedded in Su Moran''s forehead, directly crushing his Lingtai. It was exceedingly difficult to kill someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. A soul flew out from Su Moran''s Lingtai, desperately fleeing at the cost of its source energy. Trying to escape? Daoist Buyu sneered, with a thought, sword Qi filled the space, occupying every inch. Any object attempting to move within the sword Qi''s domain would be slashed into pieces. Scared stiff, Su Moran''s soul dared not move. Daoist Buyu took out a red gourd, opened its mouth, and sucked Su Moran''s soul into it. To extract information from the soul, he would have to ask his master to do it later; the soul of a person at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was too strong. If he attempted it rashly, Su Moran''s soul could backlash against him. What a pity, those people I saved back then can''t witness this scene, Daoist Buyu sighed inwardly. Those events were over a thousand years ago. Only Cultivators at the Void Refinement Stage could live until now, and none of those he had rescued had cultivated to the Void Refinement Stage. Daoist Buyu looked up, casually releasing a sword Qi that pierced Wu Lei, who was just about to turn around and flee. Meanwhile, the battle between the Gold Clan Leader and the member of the Ruthless Sect at the Body Integration Realm was reaching its end. The sight of Su Moran''s defeat terrified the Body Integrator of the Ruthless Sect, who, losing all desire to fight, tried to flee the battlefield. But the Gold Clan Leader wouldn''t give him the chance. With a flap of wings, the wind of Jinhai immobilized his body for an instant, and before he could react, the Gold Clan Leader opened its gaping maw and swallowed him whole. Look, this is how you should fight in a battle. Fight with single-minded dedication; that''s the only way to bring out the strongest combat power, Fairy Eternity highly praised the Qiongqi Clan''s method of fighting, having instructed the Barbarian tribe to learn from it numerous times. Is it, over? Ye City Lord could hardly believe that he had witnessed Daoist Buyu achieving a breakthrough during battle, killing the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect. It''s over. The follow-up work will trouble City Lord Ye. I''m going back to the prison to check on my cellmates, Daoist Buyu said. All set. Daoist Buyu returned to the prison, patted the red gourd, and boasted to Lu Yang and the others about his spoils of war. Daoist Buyu gleefully calculated, Catching a mid-stage Transcendance Tribulation and a late-stage Body Integration. How many days could I serve as Acting Sect Master if I exchanged them for Contribution Points Oh no, I am the Sect Leader. Daoist Buyu suddenly remembered his own status. So impressive, Daoist Xiantian admired, looking up to Daoist Buyu. Achieving a breakthrough in the midst of battle, challenging those beyond his level, was a moment worthy of being heavily recorded in history, to become a beautiful tale for future generations. We''ve caught a Vice Sect Hierarch, Su Moran must have a lot of intelligence. We have to be cautious that the Ruthless Sect doesn''t come to snatch him away, Daoist Buyu knew that this was not truly over until they delivered Su Moran''s soul to the Seek Dao Sect. Only then would it be finished. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Should I summon Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang volunteered, ready to use the Imitation Fist of the Eldest Senior Sister. Daoist Buyu waved his hand, No need to trouble her with such a small matter, just invite the Vast Sea Daoist Lord over. He lowered his head and said to Daoist Xiantian, Ancestor, you must have a way to invite the Vast Sea Daoist Lord over, right? Yes, of course. As both a senior and junior to the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Daoist Xiantian had both the connections and moral grounds to contact him. He took out a transmission talisman from his chest. The talisman ignited by itself, opening a door of space. A figure emerged from it. The figure closed his eyes, stretched out his arms, and his clothes were disheveled, Come here, Yar, give us a kiss huh, where is this? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord felt the shift in space, having been transported from the East Sea to the land. Everyone silently watched the Vast Sea Daoist Lord emerge from the space door, shivering, not daring to speak in the presence of a Semi-Immortal who had mastery over the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, fearing no one had the ability to escape. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord surveyed his surroundings; they were mostly familiar faces: Daoist Xiantian, Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and also a member of the Qiongqi Clan he did not recognize. He presumed that Daoist Xiantian must have used a transport talisman, which should only be used when encountering danger. He cleared his throat and asked seriously, I was in the midst of seclusion, may I know why you have sought me out? The others, having observed the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s recent behavior, did not quite believe he had been in seclusion. Daoist Xiantian pointed at Daoist Buyu and said, This is the situation: he has captured a Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect. Fearing accidents during transportation, we wish to trouble you to transmit the soul of the Ruthless Sect''s Vice Sect Hierarch back to the Seek Dao Sect. You''ve captured the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord was greatly surprised. The members of the Ruthless Sect were known for their caution, making it extremely difficult to capture their high-ranking cultivators. Very well, leave this matter to me. I would like to see who dares to snatch someone from my hands! The Vast Sea Daoist Lord was delighted and spoke with natural arrogance. Over at the City Lord''s residence, City Lord Duan personally arrested his son. Looking at his still-struggling son, he sighed, wondering how his good son could have turned into such a state. The son''s crimes were too grave, surpassing the scope of what the City Lord could handle. This matter would have to be handled by the Dynasty it was likely inescapable from death. City Lords of nearby cities arrived with a large entourage, along with the troops stationed nearby. They rushed to City Lord Duan''s location as soon as they could, only to find that the battle had already concluded. What''s this? Daoist Buyu has captured a Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect? On hearing this, the crowd was astonished. This was a significant matter, far beyond their capacity to handle. They needed to report to the Dynasty immediately and request for a high official to make a determination. Imperial City. It was deep into the night. Normally, officials would have been resting by now, but high-ranking cultivators have the advantage of being able to work regardless of day or night. Exhausted, the Minister of Justice was reviewing a document. He did not usually work so late, but recently, with the East Sea attracting attention and cultivators from Great Xia forming expeditions there, numerous foreign cases had arisen, making management troublesome. Furthermore, as the types of foreign cases diversified, the existing laws proved inadequate, necessitating the formulation of new legislation. Also troublesome was the issue with the Demon Nation: they were intent on establishing diplomatic relations with Great Xia, and matters related to legal negotiations were his responsibility. How come both the Demon Nation and East Sea, which used to be quiet places, have become so lively in the past two years? Is it because of the struggles of the Great Era? Isn''t it said that the Great Era''s struggle harkens back to ancient times, with geniuses vying to Pass Tribulation and battles erupting everywhere? After finishing the last document, the Minister of Justice was ready to go home and rest. His subordinate burst through the door in a flurry, reporting hastily, Sir, there''s urgent news from Ye City in Ji State; a major figure of a demonic sect has been arrested. Such good news? The Minister of Justice immediately brightened up, his sleepiness dissipated. He had not expected to receive such good news late at night. Who was the Daoist friend that made the capture? Er it was Daoist Buyu. I''m asking who made the capture, not who was captured. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 823 – 822: All the Prison Buddies Have Left Chapter 823: Chapter 822: All the Prison Buddies Have Left After listening to the detailed report from his subordinate, the Minister of Justice was sure he hadn''t misunderstood. It was indeed Daoist Buyu, that grandson, who had captured Su Moran. Let''s go to Ye City, and also, bring some of the Luoshui Guards. Remember to keep it quiet, so as not to alert the Ruthless Sect to our activity! Accompanied by a small elite force, the Minister of Justice rushed to Ye City, recalling the scenes of being toyed with by Daoist Buyu in his younger days at Imperial City, seething with indignation. He has reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage? Is there no justice left in this world! Let His Majesty handle the myriad state affairs in the future, I''m going to cultivate! On the way to Ye City, they joined forces with the men from the Luoshui Guards, led by Luo Changhe from the Nine Palaces, who was at the mid-stage of Transcendence Tribulation. Regrettably, they were a step too late: Su Moran''s soul had already been transferred back to the Seek Dao Sect by the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. However, they weren''t entirely late; Daoist Buyu and his fellow prisoners were still here serving their sentences. Old Xu, over here! Daoist Buyu waved at Minister of Justice Xu Xin below. Xu Xin realized that he really couldn''t see through Daoist Buyu''s cultivation level, convinced that he had truly reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, rather than temporarily boosting his powers through some secret technique to defeat Su Moran. As soon as Xu Xin landed, he heard Daoist Buyu say in an old and croaky voice, Little Xu, you''re an old man now, you understand the rules of the cultivation world without me saying them, where the accomplished are revered. Bearing in mind that we were once peers, you just need to call me Daoist Buyu. Xu Xin rolled his eyes, not wanting to engage with Daoist Buyu. It was then that he turned his attention to Daoist Buyu''s fellow prisoners. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, what are you two doing here? He had seen Lu Yang before when he was framed and thrown into jail by Daoist Buyu. As for Meng Jingzhou, could he not recognize a Meng Family Member, an influential force that had pushed forward the legal progress of Great Xia? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou opened their mouths but were too embarrassed to admit that they had been stealing from each other and ended up here accompanying their illustrious ancestor. Seeing Lu Yang and his companion like that, Xu Xin understood they must have been tricked by Daoist Buyu. Where''s Su Moran? Xu Xin remembered the purpose of his trip. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sent back to our Seek Dao Sect by the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, chuckled Daoist Buyu. Hearing this, Xu Xin turned to leave for the Seek Dao Sect but was grabbed by Daoist Buyu. Hey, wait, wait, wait. I went to great lengths to capture Su Moran, that counts as a major merit, right? Just go through the procedures to get me out of here. Daoist Buyu''s original intention for staying in the prison was to show the Gold Clan Leader what life was like, but since the events in Ye City, it was no longer suitable for experiencing life, so it was better to leave prison. Daoist Buyu pointed to the Gold Clan Leader beside him: And my little brother here, just call him Goldie. He also captured a Body Integration Realm member of the Ruthless Sect, which is another major merit. Xu Xin took a long look at the Gold Clan Leader, wondering who would voluntarily mix with Daoist Buyu C was his brain all right? Fine, I will go through the formalities with the City Lord later. Is that everything? If there''s nothing else, I''m leaving. Xu Xin was eager to head to the Seek Dao Sect. Wait, wait, there''s more. You also have to release this person. Can''t you say everything all at once? Who is this person now? Xu Xin followed the direction Daoist Buyu was pointing and saw Daoist Xiantian sitting in the corner. A disciple of our Seek Dao Sect. He was planning to infiltrate the Ruthless Sect as an undercover operative, but he got caught when Ye City raided their base. He was too ashamed to admit he was from the Seek Dao Sect, didn''t want to tarnish our name, so he ended up here. Xu Xin was amazement personified, never expecting the Seek Dao Sect to have such a pure-hearted disciple. Seemingly having only completed Foundation Establishment, he must have been with the Seek Dao Sect for about a year. To remain untainted such a short while after joining the Seek Dao Sect was impressive. That can be arranged. Xu Xin was about to leave when he suddenly stopped in his tracks, There is nothing else this time, is there? No, no more, off you go. Soon, the Dynasty''s people left the prison. Daoist Buyu, the Gold Clan Leader, and Daoist Xiantian also left the prison, leaving only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou behind. The two looked at each other in dismay. In the blink of an eye, the once-bustling cell was left with just the two of them. Think about it, it seems we really don''t have a reason to be released. Neither of them had contributed during the fight, and they weren''t wrongfully imprisoned like the Ancestral Master. So how much longer do we have to be locked up? Ten days. The two shook their heads and sighed. Well, they''d just have to honestly cultivate here for ten days. There''s not even a place to shelter from the wind and rain. Lu Yang looked up to see a clear starry sky. The roof had been ripped off by someone from the Ruthless Sect who was in the Body Integration Realm earlier. He was still cultivating in his Spiritual Space with shackles on, enviously watching Fairy Eternity on the other side of the cage enjoying life. So much for good people getting good rewards. After Vast Sea Daoist Lord brought Su Moran''s soul back to the Seek Dao Sect, he immediately called for the children''s Grandmaster at Captive Peak, Elder Tao from the Scripture Pavilion, and invited Yun Zhi. Wu Lei''s body was handed over to the Fifth Elder, who was told to refine it into a magic artifact at his convenience. Su Moran''s body wasn''t refined; after all, it was Daoist Buyu''s spoils of war, which could be used to strengthen his personal sword. The upper echelons of the Seek Dao Sect''s combat power gathered to directly search Su Moran''s soul and obtained all of his memories. At that moment, the Ministry of Punishments and the Luoshui Guards arrived posthaste to discuss matters related to the Ruthless Sect with the Seek Dao Sect. Vast Sea Daoist Lord shared the intelligence and said with a frown, The Ruthless Sect really is hard to deal with. According to Su Moran''s memories, the appearance and age of the Master of the Ruthless Sect are unclear, suspected to be a Semi-Immortal. Based on Su Moran''s guess, the purpose of establishing the Ruthless Sect was to gather all the heartless people to observe their insights on the path of ruthlessness, to complete himself. Does that mean that the Master of the Ruthless Sect has been the same person since its establishment? Luo Changhe from the Luoshui Guards was surprised. The Ruthless Sect was the oldest among the Four Great Devil Sects, existing since the beginning of Great Xia. Highly likely! Enough of that for now. According to Su Moran''s memories, the Ruthless Sect''s headquarters has his life token. Once the soul leaves the body, the life token will shatter, and the high ranks of the Ruthless Sect will immediately abandon the headquarters and relocate. I''ll open a space portal to the headquarters. With some luck, we might still make it in time. The group stepped through the portal and arrived at the headquarters of the Ruthless Sect, at the bottom of the Canglong Lake in Yun Province. Unfortunately, by the time they got there, the Ruthless Sect had already evacuated, and the entire lakebed was moved by Great Divine Skill, which also lowered the water level of the Canglong Lake by several tens of meters. Then let''s go to the various branches! With all the locations of the branches in Su Moran''s memory, Vast Sea Daoist Lord immediately opened countless space passages to those branches. The Ruthless Sect branches were all guarded by strong cultivators, the weakest being at the Nascent Soul Stage. But such cultivation levels were insignificant in the face of the combined forces of the Seek Dao Sect and the Dynasty. Some branches were of higher status and had direct means of communication with the high ranks of the Ruthless Sect. Learning that the Vice Sect Hierarch had been captured, they immediately fled. These branches were very few, only one-tenth of the total. The Dynasty and the Seek Dao Sect uprooted ninety percent of the branches and conducted overnight interrogations. The situation for the remaining one-tenth of the branches wasn''t much better either. They could run, but due to cultivation level restrictions, they were too slow, and many were caught by the Body Integration Realm cultivators who had arrived. The Ruthless Sect was shaken to its core and severely wounded. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on N????vgo.co Chapter 824 – 823: When the Whale Falls, Life Thrives Chapter 824: Chapter 823: When the Whale Falls, Life Thrives sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The collaboration between Seek Dao Sect and the Dynasty to exterminate the Ruthless Sect caused such a commotion that anyone with even a slight connection to the intelligence network knew about it. Even the great powers of the Cultivation World were so shocked by this news that they were rendered speechless for a long time. Moreover, upon hearing this news, some great Cultivation powers slumped into their chairs, their faces a picture of disbelief. Old Buyu has reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, how is that possible? The housekeeper wore a troubled expression, Whether it''s true or not, I don''t know, but I heard that this news was deliberately spread by Daoist Buyu himself. That does seem like something he would do. He formed his golden core just one day before I did and boasted about it right in front of me. If he has really reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, imagine how insufferable he''ll become? If that guy can reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, there''s no reason I can''t. Heavens are blind! Cultivation retreat! Cultivation retreat! Similar scenes played out across the Cultivation World, with many significant figures cursing the heavens while deciding to go into retreat. Even those in the Demon Territory and East Sea at the Body Integration Realm were not exempt, all attempting to make a breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. When Zhu Tian attended the court, he found more than half the ministers absent, and only upon inquiry did he learn they had all gone into retreat. With Daoist Buyu''s ascension to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the bustling Cultivation World suddenly became quiet. Those with keen senses suddenly had the feeling that a Great Era was approaching, and after this collective retreat, it''s feared that many would emerge at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. I heard there''s a saying in the East Sea, When a whale falls, all creatures rise,'' which perfectly describes the current situation. Isn''t the phrase a whale falls'' used when a whale dies? Daoist Buyu isn''t dead, is he? We can pretend he''s dead. Of course, the quiet referred to the upper echelons of the Cultivation World. Those cultivators who had not yet reached the Body Integration Realm were not very familiar with Daoist Buyu and were unaffected. Buddha Country. Across the boundless desert, a figure whizzed by in the air, leaving the camel-riding travelers below no time to discern its form before it disappeared. Shortly after, several more figures flew by, pursuing the one who had passed first. Ye Zijin, stop right there! If I don''t adjudicate you by the proper Buddhist teachings today, how can I face the ancient sages? Several well-known high monks of Buddha Country were chasing after their second brother, Ye Zijin, with the monk Pu Xuan leading them. Ultimately, they were accomplished monks who had clashed with Ye Zijin not just once or twice, and after some struggle, they finally surrounded him. Ye Zijin, what nonsense have you added to the sages'' writings! The monks glared at Ye Zijin in anger. Knowing he could not defeat them, Ye Zijin quickly gestured to prevent conflict, Eh, eh, eh, let''s not be hasty, we''re all monastics, no need for violence. All I did was add a couple of lines, look how worked up you all are. Adding annotations next to the scriptures is a tradition of our Buddha Country. You all can annotate the works of the ancients, and I, Ye Zijin, even as a simple saintly monk, have the right to annotate the scriptures. There''s no issue with that. You always say that Buddhist teaching is vast and unfathomable, that even a lifetime of study will only touch the surface, so what''s wrong with praising it as Buddhist teaching is boundless''? In Buddhism, we often say only now do I realize that I am myself,'' which means after pursuing Buddhist teachings for a lifetime, the ultimate answer lies within oneself, right? Then, if I write Buddhist teachings are boundless; turning back is the shore,'' that''s not wrong either. Nonsense, that sentence clearly encourages others to return to secular life. If a disciple of Buddhism saw your words and had a great enlightenment, then returned to secular life because of it! Ye Zijin hurriedly said, You can''t recklessly blame me for that, it''s his lack of understanding, not my fault. I, Ye Zijin, am wholeheartedly devoted to Buddhism, and that''s widely acknowledged in our Buddha Country. How could I possibly encourage someone to leave Buddhism? The several high monks, upon hearing this, were fuming with anger. What widely acknowledged? Everyone wants to erect a stele for you! Then what''s the meaning of placing a copy of the Eternity Technique,'' which can make hair grow, next to the scriptures? Oh, that. I lost it. Since you found it, can you return it to me? Not to complain, but you guys get angry too easily. This constant cultivation of the mind doesn''t seem to be very effective. Now, look at my master. Now that''s real cultivation of the mind; always cheerful, he''s even made a breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Upon hearing Ye Zijin mention Daoist Buyu advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Master Pu Xuan''s veins bulged with rage. He was a contemporary of Daoist Buyu and had not expected Buyi to reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage before him. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, his breath fluctuating wildly as he gritted his teeth and chanted the scriptures. This aura he has to be cautious at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! The other masters noticed Master Pu Xuan''s fluctuating aura, were thrilled beyond measure, and quickly formed a circle to protect him. Ye Zijin felt a twitch in the corner of his eye. Come on, how can a breakthrough happen just from a few words? Is advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage that easy? Ye Zijin took advantage of Master Pu Xuan''s tribulation and the other monks'' protections, which left nobody to watch over him, and he sped up his escape from the desert. I need to find a place where Master Pu Xuan won''t find me. Anyway, now that he''s advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he shouldn''t bother with a junior like me anymore. If anyone, he should be looking for my master. Ye Zijin brought his hands together in front of his chest, radiating a peaceful and holy light, indeed resembling a saintly monk, Master, I presume after your advancement to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, there are few who can match you. Worried that you might be too lonely, I''ve found you a rival to give you some pressure. As your disciple, there''s no need for thanks. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were totally unaware of the changes happening outside, nor did they care. With their low cultivation levels, they were merely minor figures and had no need to know too much. The two had a rather comfortable ten days in the prison. The leaky roof issue was quickly fixed by an officer skilled in earth magic from Ye City, and collapsed pillars from the battle were also repaired by an officer adept in wood magic. I didn''t realize there were such convenient magic skills. Lu Yang witnessed the entire process of the prison''s repair, admitting the officers'' specialized skills. Although his cultivation level was higher than these officers, when it came to the technique of building a prison, he was far inferior. He could only draw dungeons without even a door. Cultivation was aided by using Array Methods to increase control over the spiritual essence within the body. There was also no need to worry about food. Daoist Xiantian, although exonerated, didn''t return to the Seek Dao Sect but stayed in Ye City, bringing meals from Ye City''s finest restaurant, Fu''s Delight, to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou every day. Ancestor, you are too generous, Lu Yang said, somewhat embarrassed, though he knew that such an amount of Spirit Stones meant little to Daoist Xiantian. Daoist Xiantian was certainly not short of money; on the contrary, he could be considered extremely wealthy. The Seek Dao Sect had a retirement system, and retired elders received a sum of Spirit Stones each year. This meant that Daoist Xiantian had not claimed twelve thousand years'' worth of retirement funds, an unimaginably immense sum of Spirit Stones, making him one of the wealthiest in the Body Integration Realm. After ten days, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou ended their secluded cultivation in the prison and escorted Daoist Xiantian back to the Seek Dao Sect. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on NovelFire.com Chapter 825 – 824: Either you come back, or I go there Chapter 825: Chapter 824: Either you come back, or I go there. Eldest Senior Sister, we have returned! Lu Yang and his companion immediately reported their safety to Eldest Senior Sister upon returning to the Seek Dao Sect. It was mainly to report the safety of their ancestral master and to prove that they had completed the task assigned by Eldest Senior Sister. You''ve returned ten days later than I anticipated. Did something unexpected happen on the road? Yun Zhi was slightly puzzled. She had heard from her master that the matter with their ancestral master had already been clarified with the government office in Ye City and that he had been released long ago. Why did it take Junior Brother Lu and his companion ten days to safely bring the ancestral master back to the Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang was embarrassed to say that the ancestral master had indeed been released, but the two of them had not made it out. Yes, there was a little accident on the road. Yun Zhi nodded without dwelling too much on this matter, thinking that some kind of mishap on the way back was quite in line with Junior Brother''s luck. Your timing is perfect. Fairy Senior has asked you to come out for a moment. What''s the matter? Fairy Eternity popped her head out, coincidentally resting it on Lu Yang''s shoulder, making it look as though Lu Yang had grown two heads. Yun Zhi opened a wooden box, revealing a green peach inside, the peach still attached to a segment of branch. Rather than calling it a peach, it looked more like a flawless work of art. Is this peach the one that Fairy mentioned before, the fruit borne by the peach tree-shaped Heavenly Root? Fairy Eternity looked at the peach, quite astounded, You actually found it. I thought it wouldn''t be found for a thousand or eight hundred years. What is this? Meng Jingzhou whispered, glancing at Lu Yang''s expression, suggesting that he knew the inside story. Consider it one of the top natural treasures. You know that Emperor Xia doesn''t have many years left. Eldest Senior Sister asked Fairy if there was a way to prolong his life, and Fairy mentioned that in ancient times there was a peach tree, a Heavenly Root, whose peaches were natural objects that extended one''s life and could save the emperor''s life. There''s actually such a thing. Even Meng Jingzhou, with the backing of the Meng Family, had never heard of such treasures in the world. Does that mean the emperor can be saved? Meng Jingzhou rejoiced. Although the Crown Prince could make a competent emperor, it would be best not to change emperors if possible, to avoid destabilizing the situation. The item is correct, but it seems that it''s not ripe yet, right? Fairy Eternity remembered that ripe peaches were pink in color. That''s what I thought too. Yun Zhi, getting confirmation, closed the box. The peach hadn''t been completely picked, and the nutrients in the branch were enough to let the peach mature. Then they would wait for the peach to ripen before sending it to the Imperial City. Speaking of which, where did you find this Heavenly Root? Fairy Eternity asked with curiosity. Upon hearing this question, Yun Zhi showed a momentary discomfort. She hadn''t expected the peach orchard back home to actually have that Heavenly Root. No wonder the spiritual essence at home was so abundant, and it seemed it wasn''t just due to the Mother-child River. I found it by chance. That peach tree has already run away. Alright. Fairy Eternity felt a bit regretful. It wasn''t the first time that Heavenly Root had run off on its own legs. There''s another matter. Junior Brother Meng, here is a letter from your family. They also asked me to relay a message, hoping you would come home for a visit. They''re asking me to go home again. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes. Having caused so much trouble, he couldn''t believe his father would forgive him. As long as his father didn''t say he forgave him, he was determined not to go home! Meng Jingzhou opened the envelope, browsed through the letter, and his face grew paler and paler, his hands trembling. What happened? Lu Yang asked curiously. The letter says that if I don''t return home, my father will personally come to the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang: Rather than getting beaten up at the Seek Dao Sect, I suggest you go home and take your punishment. Eldest Senior Sister, can we stop my father from entering the Seek Dao Sect? Yun Zhi shook her head: Our Seek Dao Sect does not prohibit family members from entering the sect to see their disciples. Meng Jingzhou scratched his head anxiously after much deliberation, it seemed he had no choice but to go back. Old Lu, you should come back with me too. If there''s an outsider present, my dad probably won''t beat me too harshly, Will that really work? Definitely, my dad admires you so much, he even wants you to marry my sister, he''ll definitely give you some face. Although he didn''t know if it would work or not, he''d drag Old Lu into it first. Seriously? Lu Yang always felt that Meng Jingzhou''s words weren''t quite sincere. Would I lie to you? Lu Yang said earnestly, Considering I often deceive you, it would be normal for you to trick me a couple of times. Why do you sound so righteous when you say that? Just tell me if you''re going or not. I''ll go. Lu Yang of course wanted to go, since it was a rare opportunity to visit Imperial City. His last trip to Imperial City was when he was acting as the Sect Leader, where he went straight to the Imperial Palace to meet with Emperor Xia and the leaders from the other four Immortal Sects. He had not yet seen what the rest of the city was like outside the palace walls. To call Imperial City a holy land for cultivation wouldn''t be an overstatement. A multitude of cultivators gathered there, it was a dazzling spectacle. The strongest cultivators of the Cultivation World, the most skillful artifact refiners, the best alchemistswere all in the Imperial no, wait, they seemed to be all from the Seek Dao Sect. But should we disguise ourselves? Disguise as what? Look, you''re a Meng Family Member, and I''m a disciple of Daoist Buyu. If both of us go to Imperial City together, I''m worried we won''t even make it through the city gates before being stopped by someone. The two looked at each other and silently took out their masks, changing their appearances. Old Ma had long finished visiting relatives in the East Sea and had returned to the Seek Dao Sect. He was quite happy to hear that Meng Jingzhou was going back to Imperial City. But he soon realized something was amiss. Meng Jingzhou going back by himself was no problem, but why was Lu Yang also going? Could there be trouble in Imperial City? Old Ma laughed at himself, thinking he was overreacting. How could there be a problem? That was the unassailable and mighty Imperial City, filled with strong peoplehow could anything happen? Great, let''s go to Imperial City and overthrow Emperor Xia to establish the Soybean Dynasty! Fairy Eternity, hearing they were going to Imperial City, was also very excited. In celebration of the soon-to-be-established Soybean Dynasty, Fairy Eternity took off her prison garb, washed up, and changed into a bright yellow imperial robe, her head crowned with a diadem. Little Face was tight with concentration, trying hard to look serious. Meanwhile, with a wave of her hand, she transformed the cages in the Spiritual Space into a palace built with immortal stones. Fairy Eternity sat upright on the throne, as if enthroned in the heavens, looking down at her sole subjectLu Yang. Lu Yang felt that Fairy Eternity''s rise to power was even faster than Goujian''s period of hardship. Subject Lu Yang pays his respects to your Majesty. Address me as Your Holiness. Fairy Eternity commanded. Lu Yang, quite amenable to suggestion, corrected himself, Your Holiness, Lu Yang pays his respects to your Majesty. I always feel like there should be something embroidered on these clothes, Fairy Eternity muttered, but considering emblems like dragons, phoenixes, and kirins, it wouldn''t reflect her standing. Even collectively, Little Ling Lianyi and Qilin Immortal were not her match; including them on the imperial robe would be undervaluing herself. Second-in-command, what do you think I should embroider on this imperial robe? the founding Soybean Emperor inquired of her chief steward, Lu Yang. Your Majesty, historically, imperial robes always bear the strongest beings, Lu Yang reminded. Fairy Eternity had an epiphany, and instantly began embroidering on the imperial robe using her thoughts. Done. When Lu Yang looked, he saw that the imperial robe was embroidered with Fairy Eternity herself and the Eldest Senior Sister. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on NovelFire.com S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 826 – 825 Young Master Meng Returns Home Chapter 826: Chapter 825 Young Master Meng Returns Home Lu Yang wanted to speak but stopped himself, thinking that the imperial robe looked rather peculiar. Fairy, are you sure you embroidered yourself and Eldest Senior Sister on the imperial robe? Lu Yang looked at the robe, unsure if the two people on it were who they were supposed to be. Of course, doesn''t it have the names written right here? Fairy Eternity said, pointing at two spots on the robe. Lu Yang thought to himself that it was lucky she had written the names; otherwise, he would''ve believed her if she said the embroidery depicted him and Old Meng. Xiao Yang, didn''t you say that the imperial robe has always featured the strongest? Speaking of who the strongest are in the Cultivation World today, naturally it''s me and Miss Yun! Fairy Eternity puffed out her chest, pride evident in her expression and tone. Why do you call me Xiao Yang? Fairy Eternity looked puzzled, What''s the problem? I heard that''s how emperors address the people around them. Lu Yang: Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Forget it, there''s no need to explain such complex matters to a fairy. Then, should I make some minor adjustments to the embroidery of you and Eldest Senior Sister on the imperial robe? Lu Yang could barely look at the figures on it. Sure. Without hesitation, Fairy Eternity took off the robe and tossed it to Lu Yang, then, barefoot, she gleefully ran around the great hall. Lu Yang conjured golden and silver threads with his mind and threaded the needle, and soon the delicate and beautiful face of Fairy Eternity appeared on the imperial robe. Eh, indeed it''s slightly better than my own level, Fairy Eternity rarely admitted that Lu Yang was better than her. Lu Yang calmly continued with the embroidery of Eldest Senior Sister, and quickly, her figure emerged on the robe as well. Just as Lu Yang was about to praise Fairy Eternity a bit more and reinforce his position as head steward, a crack appeared in his Spiritual Space, and Eldest Senior Sister emerged through it. She turned her gaze to Lu Yang, who was handling the needle and thread, and to the imperial robe resting on Lu Yang''s thigh, her eyes twitching unusually. Junior Brother, you Lu Yang quickly stood up, eager to clear himself of blame: It has nothing to do with me, the fairy made me do it! Hey, wasn''t it you who suggested embroidering me and Miss Yun on the imperial robe? Fairy, don''t talk nonsense, I didn''t say anything. Listening to her Junior Brother and Fairy Eternity passing the buck back and forth, Yun Zhi roughly understood what had happened. Senior Fairy, have you considered changing the style of the imperial robe? Yun Zhi kindly suggested, hinting that the garment didn''t quite resemble an imperial robe. Change the style? Fairy Eternity pondered for a moment before realizing suddenly. You mean, since I am the strongest in this era, just embroidering myself on the imperial robe would suffice! Yun Zhi sighed softly, Fine, let''s just leave the robe as it is. After all, there was nobody else in the Spiritual Space. The fairy could wear it however she liked. After Yun Zhi left, Fairy Eternity, brimming with excitement, put on the imperial robe and happily twirled, showing it off to Xiao Yang, How does it look, how does it look? Isn''t it beautiful? Xiao Yang bowed respectfully, Your Holiness naturally possesses exquisite beauty, and the robe merely accentuates your appearance. In the past, when going to the Demon Territory or the East Sea, one had to find someone familiar with the local conditions. This time, with Meng Jingzhou, a local, accompanying him, Lu Yang didn''t need to ask around anymore. It''s a pity about Junior Sister Tao and the others. They''ve all gone to eradicate the Ruthless Sect. Lu Yang had wanted to invite Tao Yaoye and Man Gu to Buddha Country, but he later learned of the significant changes with the Ruthless Sect. Now, the Seek Dao Sect hardly had any idle members. Without exception, they were all mobilized to deal with the remnants of the Ruthless Sect. Li Haoran was the only one not out on a mission, as he was fully immersed in comprehending the Artifact Refining Technique, and it wouldn''t be right to disturb him. Old Ma led the two of them, and within just two days, they had arrived at Imperial City. Imperial City, as the largest city in Great Xia, and indeed in the entire Cultivation World, was unimaginably vast. From a great distance, Lu Yang could see several enormous dark silhouettes within Imperial City, which were the city''s mountains. A river hundreds of yards wide bisected Imperial City, thereby creating South City and North City. This was Lu Yang''s second visit to Imperial City, yet he still found it extremely awe-inspiring. At the city gate, Lu Yang saw many cultivators from the Demon Race, Sea Clan, and Buddha Country. Their attire and features were markedly different from the cultivators of the Central Continent, making them easily recognizable. These cultivators were rarely seen in other cities, but they were everywhere in Imperial City. Those who could travel from other continents to Great Xia, these cultivators, had at least a cultivation level at the Nascent Soul Stage. The soldiers at the city gate saw Meng Jingzhou''s identity proof and their pupils constricted sharply. Young Master Meng has actually returned to Imperial City?! As the carriage entered Imperial City, the soldiers, out of professional integrity, did not report Meng Jingzhou''s arrival to their superiors. Meng Jingzhou was not a wanted criminal; there was no necessity to report it. The person who had come to Imperial City with Young Master Meng, was it the legendary disciple of Daoist Buyu? The carriage stopped at a place with a plaque that read Meng Residence. In the lower right corner of the plaque was a nameJiang Pingan. The founding Emperor Xia himself had endorsed the Meng Residence, which was akin to an amulet of immunity from the death penalty. We''ve arrived, this is my home. Meng Jingzhou jumped down from the carriage, and seeing the familiar gate, he was filled with emotion. It had been almost six years since he had run away from home, and now he had finally returned. This is your house?! Lu Yang got out of the carriage and saw that the Meng Residence''s gate was as high as the legendary Gate of Heavenly Peace, with complex and exquisite patterns carved on the vermilion doors. Two stone lions at the entrance, each with a stone ball in its mouth, looked almost alive, while the steps were carved from top-grade spirit stones, bordered with carvings of auspicious clouds and mythical creatures. Even the gates of the Imperial Palace could not be more grand. Indeed, one of the mountains he had seen from afar in Imperial City was located within the bounds of the Meng Residence. Was this plaque written by the founding Emperor Xia? Lu Yang noticed the name of the person who had endorsed the plaque. The Meng Family indeed had the standing for such honor; after all, they were once a major power that contended with Emperor Xia for the rule of the land. What''s so strange about that, the plaque of the Imperial Palace was even written by my ancestors. Meng Jingzhou said. The two guards at the entrance saw Meng Jingzhou alight from the carriage, and were so excited that they were at a loss for words. One of the guards quickly ran inside to inform the family head, Yo-young Master has returned! Wow, it''s still you two watching the gate. Meng Jingzhou obviously recognized these two guards. Before he couldn''t discern the cultivation levels of these two guards, but now he could see that they were both cultivators at the late stage of Spirit Transformation. The remaining guard laughed awkwardly and said, Young Master jests, it''s only been a few years. Not everyone can increase their cultivation level as rapidly as you, Young Master. Meng Jingzhou wanted to say more, but his expression changed as he felt a terrifying aura spreading from inside the Meng Residence. Good lad, you''ve finally returned! A middle-aged man suddenly appeared before Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang did not even see how this middle-aged man had appeared. Dad, dad, I''ve returned. Meng Jingzhou, feeling guilty, dared not meet his father''s eyes. Seeing his long-lost son, Meng Potian let out a hearty laugh and patted Meng Jingzhou on the shoulder. Good, it''s good that you''re back. Hearing his father''s normal tone, Meng Jingzhou guessed he had truly been forgiven and finally dared to look up and earnestly call out, Dad. Family disgraces should not be publicized. Your willingness to come back and face punishment pleases me greatly. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on NovelFire.com Chapter 827 – 826: Good Brothers Would Stab Their Own Sides for Each Other Chapter 827: Chapter 826: Good Brothers Would Stab Their Own Sides for Each Other Meng Jingzhou''s face underwent a drastic change when he heard the words, trying to use words to defuse the crisis. Dad, we''re still outside. A trivial matter. Meng Potian waved his hand grandly, bringing both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou into the Meng Residence. Old Ma snorted through his nose and instructed two guards to unload the carriage, while he himself leisurely walked into the Meng Residence to catch up with his second brother, Xu You. It''s been a long time since I''ve been back to the Meng Residence. Where does Second Brother live again? Meng Potian led Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to the main courtyard of the Meng Residence, a place Meng Jingzhou had enjoyed since childhood, other than his fondness for mountain climbing. But now he felt there really was no need to come here to reminisce about his childhood. Father, there are still outsiders here, Meng Jingzhou tried once more to reason with his father. He was the one who had been ignorant as a child, intentionally making many mistakes, but so many years had gone by that even he, the culprit, had forgotten them; why must his father continue to dwell on them? So, you must be Lu Yang, quite the fine figure of a man, Meng Potian''s tone softened slightly when he faced Lu Yang, Little Boat has been praising you, saying you have the talents of Daoist Buyu, always stirring up a series of events every time you go out. Lu Yang: Old Meng, you''re just making up stories about me in the background, right? Which time did I go out and you weren''t by my side? The Great Era''s struggle needs a talent like you. I''ve heard that you don''t have a Dao companion yet, and with your master being Daoist Buyu, certainly no one dares to become your Dao companion. It just so happens that my daughter is twenty-eight, pure and lovely, a perfect match for youI think our two families can agree on a marriage. Before Lu Yang could even retort, he saw Meng Potian turn around with a stern face to look at Meng Jingzhou, his tone icy and sinister. Alright, there are no outsiders now. Seeing that Meng Potian was about to pull out the metal ruler to teach Meng Jingzhou a lesson, Lu Yang could not bear to watch a good brother be beaten, and took a step forward: Please wait a moment, Uncle Meng. Meng Jingzhou was deeply moved, true friends indeed show their colors in times of trouble. Meng Potian turned his head, puzzled as to why Lu Yang would stop him. Old Meng being punished by you must indeed have committed a grievous act, but him being alone, your punishment might lack force. Coincidentally, I happen to know a technique called One Meng Becomes Ten Thousand,'' which can create ten thousand Meng Jingzhous, ensuring Uncle Meng you will thoroughly enjoy the punishment. To execute One Meng Becomes Ten Thousand'' is much more difficult than One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand,'' demanding extremely high spiritual essence and Spiritual Sense. But no matter, Lu Yang could temporarily increase his spiritual essence by taking elixirs, and as for the strength of the Spiritual Sense, he could temporarily borrow some from Fairy Eternity. Meng Potian was overjoyed upon hearing this, never expecting Lu Yang to know such a technique, and bluntly told him to boldly use it. Lu Yang did not hold back, grabbing Meng Jingzhou by the ankle and began to perform the sword technique. Damn it, Old Lu, you son of a One Meng Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang shouted loudly, interrupting Meng Jingzhou''s last words. Meng Potian looked up as if he had realized something and saw a dense crowd of his sons in the sky, so he swooped up with his metal ruler to beat them. The pitiful screams of Meng Jingzhou circled above the Meng Residence, rather melodious, and upon seeing this, Lu Yang hastened to record it with the Recording Orb. Before long, Meng Jingzhou fell to the ground rubbing his behind, walking with a limp. That''s the spirit! Meng Potian was becoming more and more fond of Lu Yang. After all, he was a disciple of Daoist Buyu, and it showed that he''d learned some real skills. The commotion caused by Meng Jingzhou''s return was substantial, and soon enough, the direct members of the Meng Family had all gathered in the courtyard to watch the excitement. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The first to arrive at the courtyard was a man who looked to be about thirty years old. Jingzhou, you''re finally back. You don''t know how much your mother has missed you. She stays at home every day, refuses to go out, fearing that she might not be there when you return Where is my mother now? She''s been at the Imperial Palace for several days. Meng Jingzhou sighed and then introduced Lu Yang, saying, This is my second uncle, Meng Poli. Nice to meet you, Uncle Meng. Second Uncle Meng Poli said, Eh, this kid is far more polite than you, Jingzhou. You''ve never called me uncle like that. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, Uncle, have you forgotten that time you got drunk, insisting on becoming sworn brothers with the stone lion at the door, declaring yourself the eldest brother and the pair of stone lions the second and third? You even said that from then on, I should call the stone lion second uncle instead of you. Meng Poli''s face turned red with embarrassment, and he coughed guiltily, Cough cough, things said when drunk shouldn''t be taken seriously. Jingzhou is back? A gentle and refined voice spoke up. The newcomer looked exactly like Second Uncle Meng Poli but had an entirely different comportment, clearly someone who had spent a long time immersed in books and learning. This is my third uncle, Meng Poci. He''s my second uncle''s twin brother. Remember I once told you about an uncle at the Lock Demon Gate? That''s him. Lu Yang kind of remembered. He and Old Meng were thrown by the Eldest Senior Sister into the dense forests bordering the Demon Territory at the edge of Great Xia. The place they went to was the Demon Suppressing Pass. At that time, Meng Jingzhou had expressed regret that he had an uncle at the Lock Demon Gate. It would have been better if they had been thrown there. Third Uncle, how come you''ve returned from the Lock Demon Gate? Meng Poci didn''t seem to have the ironclad aura of a border-guarding general. Instead, he seemed more like a great scholar one might encounter in an academy. Meng Poci smiled lightly, I''ve been stationed at the Lock Demon Gate for fifty years. Last year, the Dynasty issued an order to recall me. That''s great news, Meng Jingzhou said with a smile. He figured that after Great Xia made diplomatic connections with the Demon Territory, in an effort to ease the relationship between the two, they decided to withdraw his uncle, who was particularly adept at combat. Brother, you''ve finally returned? A lovely figure appeared out of nowhere and ran excitedly up to Meng Jingzhou. Little Sister! Meng Jingzhou smiled happily, patting and ruffling his sister''s hair playfully. If anyone in the Meng Family treated him the best, it was his little sister. When he had run away from home without a penny to his name, it was his kind-hearted little sister who gave him a Storage Ring. The treasures inside that ring had lasted him until now without running out. This is my sister, Meng Jingyu. Hello, Brother Lu Yang, Meng Jingyu said with a sweet smile, indeed as pure and adorable as Meng Potian had described. Ah, really well-behaved. Here, this is a gift for you from Brother Lu Yang. It was Lu Yang''s first time meeting someone who called him brother, as he usually dealt with peers or much older cultivators. Lu Yang took a wooden sword out of the Identity Jade, a carving he had made while practising his swordsmanship based on the design of the Green Peak Sword, capable of piercing through cultivators at the Divine Transformation Stage. Thank you, Brother, Meng Jingyu said as she gratefully accepted it, her manners impressing Lu Yang and making him marvel at how she seemed a completely different species compared to Old Meng. Brother said in his letters about the interesting encounters you had during your travels. Brother Lu Yang, is your experience while cultivating abroad always this fascinating? Meng Jingyu looked up at Lu Yang with admiration. She had never left the Imperial City all her life and was particularly interested in everything Lu Yang had experienced. What exactly did he say? Brother mentioned that you often get into trouble, like when you strayed down the wrong path and joined the Eternity Sect willingly. To rescue you, he had to destroy the sect. You enjoyed challenging those at the Foundation Establishment Stage while you were at the Golden Core Stage, and he also mentioned that you''re constantly surrounded by admirers, though you remain unaffected and your luck in love affairs doesn''t seem to work on you. With an unchanging expression, Lu Yang simply laughed it off with a heh heh. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on NovelFire.com Chapter 828 – 827: The Origin of the Name Meng Potian Chapter 828: Chapter 827: The Origin of the Name Meng Potian By the way, where''s Grandpa? Meng Jingzhou had waited quite a while and still hadn''t seen his grandfather, who doted on him the most. If Grandpa were here, his dad definitely wouldn''t have dared to beat him like that. He''s in seclusion, and there''s no set date for his return. Then Meng Potian added, Well, Jingzhou coming home is a good thing. I''ve had a meal prepared. Let''s have a family gathering. In Meng Potian''s words, family'' also naturally included Lu Yang, who had just joined them. The Meng Family, as the number one influential family in the Cultivation World, had astonishing wealth. The scrumptious dishes on this table were made with precious ingredients, many of which even Lu Yang couldn''t identify. Come on, eat up, don''t be shy. All these dishes aid in cultivation, Meng Potian invited Lu Yang to enjoy the meal without reserve and to treat this place like his own home. This is considered delicious? Let this Fairy show the Meng Family a trick or two, Fairy Eternity said, rolling up her imperial robe sleeves to demonstrate her prowess, but Lu Yang quickly stopped her. Your Majesty has a body more precious than gold; it''s been unheard of for an emperor to cook, Lu Yang said. Oh, that''s a bother, Fairy Eternity muttered, considering whether she should simply abdicate her throne to let Xiao Yang take over as the next Bean Emperor. But upon further thought, she felt that Xiao Yang was too young and inexperienced, and it wasn''t yet the time for him to inherit the throne. It''s the Meng Family''s loss for not witnessing my culinary skills. After calming down Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang finally focused on savoring the meal. He didn''t know the Cultivation Level of the Meng Family''s Spirit Chef, but this was the first time he had tasted Spirit Food this delicious. One bite of the venison warmed his body through and through, and upon careful reflection, he could feel his cultivation level slowly advancing. In fact, the benefits of the Spirit Food on the table went beyond that. Lu Yang possessed a high talent for cultivation and had not yet encountered any bottlenecks. If a cultivator who had been stuck at a bottleneck for a long time consumed this meal, their bottleneck would vanish without a trace, allowing them to smoothly advance to the next realm. Meng Jingyu, who must have heard other stories about Lu Yang from her brother, was extremely curious about his experiences. Even during the meal, she couldn''t help but continuously ask Lu Yang. Brother Lu Yang, can you tell me about how you joined the Eternity Sect? Brother Lu Yang, I''ve heard that you formed your Golden Core faster than my brother. What kind of Golden Core did you form? Can you really help someone shave their head? Lu Yang felt that he had been too lenient when he had helped Meng Jingzhou''s father teach him a lesson earlier. Has Sister Xiaoyu already started the Qi Refinement? Lu Yang noticed the spiritual essence fluctuation in Meng Jingyu. Although she was not yet sixteen, starting the Qi Refinement a few months early was not a problem. I''m already at the Qi Cultivation Stage, Meng Jingyu proudly said, smiling. Among her peers, she was the first one to start the Qi Refinement. According to popular sayings, she was at the second level of Qi Refinement. After the banquet was over, Meng Jingzhou''s father arranged a small courtyard for Lu Yang to stay in, next to Meng Jingzhou''s and then next to Meng Jingyu''s. Clearly, this was not where the guestrooms were located, but a place where only Meng Family Members were qualified to live. Your little courtyard is quite clean, Lu Yang said with a smile. After six years away from home, Old Meng''s courtyard was still immaculate, showing how much the Meng Family cared for Meng Jingzhou. Of course, how can it not be? I''m the eldest son, after all. This place is definitely cleaned every day, Meng Jingzhou said, laughing as he walked into the courtyard, only to be repelled by a force. What''s going on? Lu Yang was surprised. Was the Imperial City so dangerous that even in the Meng Family, one could be attacked? Damn it, who cast a Dustless Charm in my yard? Meng Jingzhou was furious. This was obviously the effect of a Dustless Charm, meant to repel any foreign objects from the courtyard. Foreign objects included the very owner of the courtyard as well. Even this Old Monster at the Replenishing Infancy stage was able to drive away, which speaks to the high quality of this Dustless Charm. Meng Jingzhou tore off the Dustless Charm stuck at the entrance and successfully entered the courtyard. The place where Lu Yang lived was seemingly cleaned by someone daily. It was not only clean but also free of any Dustless Charms. Having confirmed the place of residence, Meng Jingzhou took the initiative to offer Lu Yang a tour around the Meng Family estate. This is the Martial Arts Hall, where both direct and collateral members of the Meng Family can cultivate, he said. On the platform, one cultivator after another sparred with magic skills and Divine Abilities. Although they were no match for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou at the same realm, within their own realm, they were quite remarkable. These people are the future of the Meng Family. We''ve put in great efforts to ensure they have fruitful cultivation. Once they have made some achievements in their cultivation, they can get involved in the family''s various affairs, such as lending and collecting debts, and so on. I heard that my father and uncles cultivated in the Martial Arts Hall too. All the instructors here are at the Body Integration Realm, Meng Jingzhou remarked. This is the Academy. Remember how I knew a lot about cultivation before joining the Seek Dao Sect? I learned it all here, he explained. Within the Academy, the sound of reading aloud resonated. Through the window, Lu Yang saw Meng Jingyu nodding and swaying as he read, deeply engrossed in his studies. Then there were the Refining Pills Chamber, Refining Implements Chamber, and the Finance Office C the Hundred Skills of Cultivation could all find a place to be practiced within the Meng Family, its comprehensiveness on par with the Seek Dao Sect. I can''t take you into this mountain, I can''t even enter it myself, Meng Jingzhou said, as he brought Lu Yang to the foot of the mountain. The peak soared into the clouds, rivaling Lu Yang''s own Sky Gate Mountain. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s said that all the Great Powers of our Meng Family live on this mountain, though I''m not sure how many are at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Before Meng Jingzhou began his cultivation, he only knew that the Meng Family''s Great Powers resided on the mountain without understanding their Realms. Now that his horizons had broadened, he had a clear understanding that the Meng Family was the first influential family, and he believed there were multiple cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage living there. Otherwise, it would be tough for the Meng Family to establish a footing in the Imperial City, let alone in the Cultivation World. Although I can''t take you there now, rest assured, once I become the family head in the future, I''ll make sure to take you up the mountain for a visit, Meng Jingzhou confidently promised. Lu Yang hesitated as he looked at Meng Jingzhou,Can a person with a Single Body Spiritual Root even become the family head? A family head without a wife or heirhow selflessly impartial would that be? Meng Jingzhou was very confident, What are you talking about? Once I become an Immortal, what would this Single Body Spiritual Root even matter? A Single Body Immortal Root? Get lost. Speaking of which, your father''s name is pretty domineering. Did your grandfather name him? Lu Yang recalled that among the people he knew, no one had such a commanding name. They were either called Yellow Bean or Sha Meless, neither of which sounded like the name of a strong person. It was indeed my grandfather who named him, but the meaning behind the name may not be what you''re imagining, replied Meng Jingzhou. How so? asked Lu Yang. My grandfather told me that on the day my father was born, the Imperial City experienced a rainstorm that only came once every hundred years, and my grandmother had a difficult labor delivering my father. My grandfather couldn''t help at all; he could only pace in the courtyard. It was also raining, so he was in a very bad mood and cursed, What rotten weather this is!'' As it happened, right after my grandfather finished cursing, my father was born. To commemorate that moment, my grandfather named my father Meng Po Tian (Meng Break the Heavens). Source: NovelFire.com, updated on NovelFire.com Chapter 829 – 828: Competing in Wealth Chapter 829: Chapter 828: Competing in Wealth Although it wasn''t very polite, Lu Yang truly felt that Grandpa Meng''s cultural level might not be much higher than Man Gu''s. It might even be quite comparable. Then Meng Poci and Meng Poli never mind, I won''t ask. Lu Yang thought it was after all elder''s matter, and such an overly disrespectful question was unnecessary to ask. He did not want Old Meng to reveal too much and have the Meng Family Members kick Old Meng out of the Meng Residence. What is that place? Lu Yang pointed to a room covered with forbidden spells, the entrance guarded by a Meng Family Elder, looking like a restricted area. It''s where the IOUs are stored. My father told me that if all those IOUs could be cashed in, they could buy half the Imperial City. Lu Yang took a sharp breath, no wonder it was a forbidden area, such a place warranted heavy guard regardless of how many people were assigned. And it''s not just IOUs, our Meng Family has a Divine Ability called Borrowing magic skill,'' when cultivators above Unification ask to borrow money, they not only leave an IOU, they also lend us one of their abilities. Our family then etches that skill onto paper, and in battle, we can reproduce that person''s skill. That''s amazing. It was probably a unique Divine Ability of the Meng Family, one that Lu Yang hadn''t heard of elsewhere. Even Fairy Eternity shook her head, saying she had never heard of such a thing. Meng Potian, Old Ma, and the great housekeeper Xu You gathered together, the three brothers hadn''t been together for nearly six years, now having drinks in the side room. Old Ma lay lazily on a wooden chair, using magic skill to bring the grass on his plate to his mouth, his horse''s hoof clinging to the wine cup, sipping intermittently. Old Ma, you''ve worked hard taking care of Jingzhou on the way. Old Ma wanted to modestly claim it was no hardship, but recalling the heart-in-mouth experiences over the past six years, he couldn''t casually smile and utter the words It wasn''t hard. Not hard, just bad luck. Meng Potian: He remembered Old Ma used to be rather modest. How come after playing the role of Protector to his son for a while, he had changed like this? What do you think of the boy Lu Yang? Meng Potian had a good impression of Lu Yang. He had seen many young talents, but whether in cultivation level or character, none could compare to Lu Yang. If Lu Yang and Xiaoyu took a fancy to each other, the idea of him marrying into the family wasn''t a joke. Old Ma''s eyes twitched, unpleasant memories flooding back, suddenly reminded of the moment when Lu Yang inadvertently revived Fairy Eternity. So I''m just saying, your Meng Family''s IOUs could buy half the Imperial City, right? Right. His luck could destroy half the Imperial City. Do you want to try something tasty? Meng Jingzhou asked. Lu Yang puzzled: Didn''t we already eat during the welcoming feast? I thought it was pretty delicious? Those weren''t the tastiest. Those Spirit Foods aim for both flavor and effect, but one can''t have it all, so they fall short of real delicacy. I''m going to take you to the best place to eat in the Imperial City. After all, the Imperial City was his territory, and Meng Jingzhou intended to fulfill his duties as a host. Then let''s go, Lu Yang said with a smile, recalling how Eldest Senior Sister liked to try local specialities wherever she went. If it was really as good as Meng Jingzhou boasted, he might take some with him when leaving the Imperial City. Considering Meng Jingzhou''s formidable reputation in the Imperial City, where everyone recognized him, the two of them conscientiously donned masks before leaving the Meng Residence. The place Meng Jingzhou spoke of was called Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, the most luxurious restaurant in the Imperial City, and there were even rumors of a Transcendance Tribulation Stage Spirit Chef there, though that chef hadn''t cooked for several decades. The Tianxiang Tower was packed to the rafters, but fortunately, Lu Yang and his companion didn''t arrive too latethey still found three empty tables when they got there. After they had settled down and ordered their dishes, the remaining two tables had also been taken. This really is delicious. Lu Yang tasted a bite after the dishes were served, admitting that Old Meng hadn''t liedthe food here was even better than what he had at the Meng Residence. Of course, would this young master''s taste be inferior? Meng Jingzhou said proudly, eager to dig in as well. He hadn''t had the chance to eat here for five or six years. Perhaps as an inherent repulsion between kindred professions, Fairy Eternity held the food from Tianxiang Tower in disdain. While Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were enjoying their meal and discussing their upcoming moves, they noticed some commotion at the entrance of the restaurant and couldn''t help but look over. They saw a young man in black clothes, with an extraordinary presence, walked in with a female companion, not caring in the slightest about public decorum, with two guards following them. Lu Yang noticed that the youth''s black clothing was woven from the dark golden silk of the ice mountain silkworm, impervious to water and fire, resistant to knives and swords, extremely rare. Even in Imperial City, where scions of officialdom were a common sight, few were entitled to wear such clothing. No more space? The young man frowned, as the restaurant was so crowded there wasn''t a single empty table. He walked up to a table and stared down at the guests seated there from high above. This young master is taking this spot, so scram. The patrons at that table seemed to realize that the young man was not to be trifled with and quickly nodded in agreement, vacating their seats. Seeing the simpler dishes on Meng Jingzhou''s table, the young man scoffed, Poor wretches have no business here. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then waved over, Shop Assistant, bring me a pot of century-old Divine Drunkenness! The diners were taken aback by the young man''s flippant tone. A regular pot of Divine Drunkenness was equivalent to one year''s income for a small family in Imperial City; the value of a century-old one was unimaginably higher. Although those who frequented the restaurant were all wealthy or noble, those who could afford a pot of century-old Divine Drunkenness were few. Seeing the young man''s lavishness, his female companion was awash with admiration, clinging even tighter to him and intentionally rubbing her chest against his arm. Meng Jingzhou snorted coldly; he hadn''t seen anyone flaunt their wealth so overtly in front of him before. And showing off his female companion was even more excessive. He immediately signaled the Shop Assistant too, Bring this young master a pot of century-old Divine Drunkenness as well. The young man seemed not to have heard Meng Jingzhou, as he continued ordering extravagantly, Steamed Cloud Mist Spirit Fish, I want a ten-year batch, and if one year is missing, I''ll flip your restaurant upside down! Meng Jingzhou ordered with precision, not even looking at the prices, Shop Assistant, give us a portion of Steamed Cloud Mist Spirit Fish, a ten-year batch. The young man glanced at Meng Jingzhou, saw a stranger he presumed was just another cultivator looking to make connections in Imperial City, and scoffed, deliberately choosing the most expensive dishes, Blanched Five Elements Spirit Vegetables, Red-Braised Crowing Sun Chicken, Supreme Clear Soul-Refining Porridge We''ll also have the Blanched Five Elements Spirit Vegetables, Red-Braised Crowing Sun Chicken, Supreme Clear Soul-Refining Porridge Meng Jingzhou had not intended to order these dishes, as, despite being highly nourishing, they lacked the taste of the dishes he initially selected, but he didn''t mind playing along with this young man. Whatever the young man ordered, Meng Jingzhou followed suit without any sign of backing down. The young man no longer felt that unique sense of superiority, as if he was looking down on all others, feeling his face had fallen in front of his female companion. He slapped the table hard, Shop Assistant, tell me this, what''s the most expensive thing here? The Shop Assistant hesitated for a moment, then carefully explained, Replying to the customer, the most expensive thing here would be the room rent. Source: NovelFire.com, updated on NovelFire.com Chapter 830 Chapter 830: Chapter 829: The Prestige of Meng Jingzhou Who''s asking about rent! the young man bellowed with rage. Why would I ask you about rent? What use would renting this lousy place be to me? The shop assistant was probably frightened by the young man''s aggressive stance and stuttered as he spoke. G-Guest, you didn''t make it clear, I-I didn''t know you couldn''t afford it, he stammered. You! The commotion from the young man was drawing too much attention, quickly catching the interest of the other diners. Isn''t that the Left Chancellor''s grandson, Li Zhuo? He''s the one known as one of the Four Young Masters of the Imperial City, Li Zhuo. I heard the Left Chancellor particularly dotes on this grandson? Goodness, the person competing with Li Zhuo in terms of wealth is in for big trouble, aren''t they? Who would say otherwise? In the Imperial City, who dares to vie for attention with Li Zhuo. And that shop assistant, he''s probably going to face disaster too. Lu Yang wasn''t very familiar with the prices in the Imperial City, and curiously inquired, Is the rent for the Tianxiang Building very expensive? Why does it seem like he can''t pay? Meng Jingzhou yawned out of boredom at the side: A poor devil, understandable really. It''s just about swelling one''s face to fill out a fat man''s figure, wanting to save face in front of a lady. Tighten the belt, order a pot of wine and a few side dishes, and that''s all the money he can muster. As for the rent, even if he breaks his waist, he won''t be able to come up with that amount. Shop assistant, I''ll pay a year''s rent for this place! Hearing this, the shop assistant was overjoyed and immediately went over to serve Meng Jingzhou''s table, giving him a shoulder rub and leg massage: Thank you, sir! Li Zhuo''s face turned alternating shades of red and white. He was extremely conscious of his public image, always flamboyant, and had never suffered humiliation here before. He even felt that the eyes of those who recognized him and originally regarded him with awe were now looking at him differently. He quickly tallied up how much he could extract in Spirit Stones: It''s just a year''s rent. I''ll pay two years for the Tianxiang Building! The shop assistant, delighted, rushed to Li Zhuo''s side and began massaging with practiced movements. Three years, Meng Jingzhou said languidly, without even lifting an eyelid; to him, it was all chump change. The shop assistant switched sides once more to Meng Jingzhou. Three and a half yearsfour years! Li Zhuo didn''t dare to take out that many Spirit Stones, but not wanting to lose momentum by settling for half a year, he upped it to another half year. Five years, and add today''s expenses for everyone to my tab, Meng Jingzhou said offhandedly, feeling good about today and wanting to spend freely. The shop assistant ran back and forth, wishing he could split into a clone to massage both patrons at the same time. Li Zhuo was so angry that he wanted to curse. Who was this upstart anyway? Once he found out this person''s identity, he would make sure he couldn''t complete a single business deal in the Imperial City! Six years! He narrowed his eyes, glaring at Meng Jingzhou''s detestable face: Wait, I can come up with that many Spirit Stones, but can you? Since you''ve already claimed you''ve got five years covered, you need to prove you''ve got that many Spirit Stones! Meng Jingzhou sneered: I can come up with not only just the rent for five years but for six as well. I simply can''t be bothered to compete with you, that''s all. This is what you said! Li Zhuo couldn''t believe it. For his rival to pull out so many Spirit Stones, even he felt a great pressure to produce such an amount all at once. Go fetch a Meng Family member to collect the rent! Li Zhuo ordered his guard. The Tianxiang Building was a Meng Family property. He also had his guard go home to fetch more Spirit Stones as he didn''t have enough on him. Soon after, the housekeeper Xu You arrived, as he usually was the one to collect rent for the Tianxiang Building. Li Zhuo, with much pain, took out a Storage Ring and handed it to Xu You. The six years'' worth of rent he had scraped together would surely invoke the wrath of his father and grandfather if they learned of his actions today. But it doesn''t matter now, all that matters is getting this bad blood out. Xu You checked the Storage Ring with his Spiritual Sense, and it indeed contained six years'' worth of rent. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now it''s your turn! Li Zhuo stared at Meng Jingzhou with a death grip, I want to see how you''re going to produce six years of rent! Meng Jingzhou turned to Xu You and extended his hand: Uncle Xu, give me some Spirit Stones. Xu You passed the recently acquired Storage Ring to Meng Jingzhou. Although Meng Jingzhou was in disguise, that was how he looked when he arrived in the Imperial City, which Xu You had seen before. Look, six years of rent. You''re a Meng Family Member?! Li Zhuo realized, unable to suppress his fury any longer. He felt like a clown, played by the opponent. I''m playing you for sure! Scaring away customers and feeling justified about it! Meng Jingzhou dropped the act and simply took off his mask. Seeing this, Li Zhuo felt like a bucket of cold water had been dumped on him. The rage ready to explode dissipated completely, leaving him standing there, dumbfounded, before he started pointing at Meng Jingzhou with trembling fingers, exclaiming, You''re Meng Jingzhou?! How could this guy have come back! Why didn''t anyone inform him? Or could it be that he is the first person to know of Meng Jingzhou''s return?! Wow, Li Zhuo, growing some guts, are we? Daring to call this young master by name? Meng Jingzhou sneered, twisting his neck and flexing his wrists with audible pops, step by step approaching Li Zhuo, who was so frightened he couldn''t even bother about the beautiful companion in his arms anymore, and kept retreating. The spectators watching the spectacle hadn''t expected that the one competing with Li Zhuo in terms of wealth would be Meng Jingzhou. The Meng Family''s Young Master has returned! someone who understood what this meant shuddered inwardly. It seemed that the Imperial City would not be tranquil for the coming days. Who''s the Meng Family''s Young Master? asked someone unfamiliar with the Imperial City. The Meng Family''s Young Master Meng Jingzhou, the one who joined the Seek Dao Sect, haven''t you heard? How does he compare to the Four Young Masters of the Imperial City in terms of strength? The Four Young Masters of the Imperial City are nothing. If Meng Jingzhou hadn''t left the city, not one of them would dare to show their face. This guy once dared to hit the little prince hard! I heard Li Zhuo was taught a lesson by someone, was it done by this Meng Jingzhou? Right, it was him! Who''s the guy sitting next to Meng Jingzhou? Don''t know him. Li Zhuo''s face turned ashen, seriously frightened by Meng Jingzhou. He forced a smile and said, Young Master Meng, what are you talking about? It''s just that I was too excited to see you after such a long time, I forgot the rules. Old Lu, how about it, do you now realize my status in the Imperial City? Meng Jingzhou boasted proudly. This was a rule he had set back then, that Li Zhuo and his ilk had to call him ''young master'' when they saw him. Lu Yang rolled his eyes, uninterested in engaging with him. What''s the big deal? I''m the Sect Leader at the Seek Dao Sect. Old Lu He''s Lu Yang! Those familiar with Meng Jingzhou''s identity and who had read Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect could easily guess Lu Yang''s identity, and they exclaimed in shock. In terms of fame alone, Lu Yang''s name was more widely known than the Left Chancellor''s. Maybe people didn''t know what the Left Chancellor''s name was or what he''d done, but they definitely knew what Lu Yang was all about. That disciple of Daoist Buyu, the next Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang?! That''s him, now who else would dare to take the name Lu Yang! How did both of them end up in the Imperial City! NovelFire.site .co Chapter 831 Chapter 831: 830 Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the two major characters of Legend of the Dao Sect, even had individual chapters dedicated to their stories by Daoist Buyu, truly making their names renowned throughout the world. Whether it was cultivators from other regions or local cultivators from the Imperial City, all had heard of their great fame. And local cultivators of the Imperial City knew even more, such as the formidable reputation Meng Jingzhou once held in the Imperial City. If it hadn''t been for his later departure from home, there would be no such thing as the Four Young Masters of the Imperial City. Recently, Lu Yang''s name had become somewhat more prominent than Meng Jingzhou''s, as Daoist Buyu''s ascension to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage attracted much attention, inadvertently shining the spotlight on Lu Yang as well. Lu Yang held his forehead, not expecting to be so famous that Old Meng merely had to shout Old Lu for his identity to be guessed. Since that was the case, there was no need for disguises anymore. Lu Yang also removed his mask, revealing a face well-known to the people. It really is him! You''re Lu Yang! Li Zhuo''s attention shifted to Lu Yang. His grandfather had some entanglements with Daoist Buyu, so he had instructed him that if he should ever encounter Lu Yang, he must teach him a good lesson. Now, he felt managing to protect himself was good enough. Little Zhuo, you''re acting quite arrogant, huh? Stealing someone else''s seat when you have no place to dine. How come you didn''t act like this when you were hanging out with me? Li Zhuo awkwardly offered a placating smile, not daring to speak. Uncle Xu, don''t worry about us. We''re going to take another stroll around the Imperial City. Alright, Xu You replied with a smile, and left the Tianxiang Tower. Young Master Meng, can I leave too? Li Zhuo cautiously asked, inching backwards. Wait a minute, where do you think you''re going? When I was bidding earlier, I said I''d pick up today''s tab. Since you ended up bidding higher, doesn''t that mean you should fulfill that promise? What Young Master Meng says is right, absolutely right. Li Zhuo dared not utter a word of objection, now only wanting to quickly distance himself from Meng Jingzhou, unconcerned about any spirit stones or female companion. Alright, get lost. Li Zhuo, as if granted amnesty, hastily left the Tianxiang Tower. News that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had shown up quickly spread throughout the Imperial City. What, the disciple of Old Buyu has appeared? Upon hearing this, the Chief of Staff from the Ministry of Personnel couldn''t sit still. His cultivation talent was limited, with no hope of reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, thus he did not enter seclusion. He had never thought he would have a chance to defeat Daoist Buyu, yet fate seemed to have thrown an opportunity his way with the arrival of Daoist Buyu''s young disciple. Son, come here. How has your cultivation been going lately? The Chief of Staff called over his youngest son, the most promising of all his children with the best talent for cultivation. The son of the Chief of Staff was handsome and striking, capable of turning the heads of young ladies when walking down the main street. Thanks to the elixirs provided by father, I haven''t encountered many bottlenecks, and have now reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, he said. The Chief of Staff nodded, then added, I hear some people are now calling you a genius? His son displayed a confident smile, I dare not claim to be a genius as that is merely the people''s high regard, but in terms of battle, I indeed have never been defeated. That''s good to hear. Daoist Buyu''s young disciple, Lu Yang, has come. Your father may not be a match for Old Buyu, but now I''m counting on you. Go and compete with Lu Yang. Eh? The Chief of Staff''s son was flabbergasted. Sure, he was talented, but he was not up to competing with a prodigy like Lu Yang who had won the championship at the Dao Seeking Sect''s 120,000th anniversary celebration. After all, that was someone who could fight the Young Sect Master to a draw. If I were that powerful, what would I be doing in the Imperial City? I''d have joined the Heavenly Court Sect in a heartbeat. Grandfather, I was bullied by Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang. As soon as Li Zhuo returned to the Prime Minister''s Residence, he cried injustice, growing more indignant with every step along the way. Yet he was no match for Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang, and he could only seek his grandfather''s help. His grandfather had old scores to settle with both the Meng Family and Daoist Buyu, and any opportunity for payback was sure to be seized! The Left Chancellor was an old man with white hair. After listening to Li Zhuo''s exaggerated account, he pondered for a moment. Are you saying that Old Buyu''s disciple has also come? It''s mainly that Meng Jingzhou, he''s really going too far! Li Zhuo said indignantly, though he didn''t care much for Lu Yang. The Left Chancellor paid no heed, continuing to mutter to himself: If you were to take Lu Yang as your big brother, then you and Lu Yang would be of the same generation, and Daoist Buyu would become the generation of my son, isn''t that the logic? What? What indeed, go quickly and acknowledge Lu Yang as your big brother! Upon returning to the Meng Residence, Lu Yang received a snowfall of invitation cards, filling up an entire table. So many, quite popular, huh, Meng Jingzhou teased. Despite having many enemies in the Imperial City, as Meng Family''s Young Master, those who disliked him didn''t dare to confront him openly. Lu Yang drew a line in the middle of the table and explained to Meng Jingzhou: On the left are challenge letters, and on the right are brotherhood pacts. The challenge letters are from the younger generation of my master''s enemies, and the brotherhood pacts are from the grandchildren generation of my master''s enemies. What are you afraid of with the challenge letters, just fight, Meng Jingzhou said. Lu Yang sighed deeply: I''m naturally not afraid of fighting alone, but the problem is that these are all joint challenge letters. In other words, they were planning a group beating. Meng Jingzhou scratched his head, this was indeed a tricky situation. Lu Yang couldn''t possibly go into a group fight foolishly, nor could he just start acknowledging a bunch of underlings. If he ignored these invitations and went out, it didn''t rule out the possibility of Lu Yang being ambushed, or swarmed by people wanting to acknowledge him as their big brother. I''ve got an idea, Meng Jingzhou said, a flash of inspiration coming to him. What is it? Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Luotian Forest, a small forest within the Imperial City, was a place where cultivators often came to sense the spirit of wood. Today, Luotian Forest was busier than usual, bustling with the children of officials and disciples of influential families gathered together. You received a response from Lu Yang as well? Li Zhuo chatted with the son of the Chief of Staff, whom he got along with well. Yeah, it said to come to Luotian Forest to resolve issues, but how come we haven''t seen anyone after half a day? the son of the Chief of Staff wondered. Just as everyone was puzzled, they saw Meng Jingzhou leap down from the treetops. Quiet down, everyone. If anyone else speaks, I''ll make my family raise your interest rates, he threatened. The crowd immediately fell silent. The purpose of gathering everyone today is something you are all well aware of, all of you are here for my brother, Lu Yang. Some of you carry the hatred of the older generation and want to challenge Lu Yang, while others want to take advantage of our Sect Leader and take Lu Yang as your big brother. These feelings are understandable, Meng Jingzhou said. But there is only one Lu Yang. If you swarm him, he certainly won''t be able to beat you all; if you all swarm to acknowledge him as your big brother, he won''t be able to accept you either. To resolve this issue, Lu Yang and I have discussed and decided to host a grand tournament. A tournament? the crowd frowned, not understanding Meng Jingzhou''s intentions. As the saying goes, the strong are revered, and the strong have privileges, he explained. This tournament is named the First Annual Lu Yang Championship. It''s a group competition, with pairs fighting against each other, the winners advancing to the next round until a champion is decided. As everyone was still digesting Meng Jingzhou''s words, suddenly a human-height red box descended from the sky, landing before Meng Jingzhou with exquisite packaging. Meng Jingyu, standing atop a tree, caught her breathC it was she who had thrown the box. Meng Jingzhou quickly opened the box, revealing Lu Yang tied to a chair, and introduced with ceremony: And this, is the prize of the tournamentCLu Yang. Whoever wins the tournament, be it to challenge Lu Yang or to take him as your big brother, will have the opportunity to do so. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 832 Chapter 832: Chapter 831: Four Wins After Meng Jingzhou announced the competition rules, the Lor Forest fell into dead silence, and the crowd was like a pack of wolves in the night, their green eyes fixated on Lu Yang tied to a chair. Lu Yang felt his scalp tingle, realizing it was one thing to see a flurry of invitations piled up on the Meng Family''s table, but quite another to have those who sent the invitations standing densely in front of him in person. Master, just how many people did you offend in the Imperial City? You''re already at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, why don''t you hurry over and take care of these enemies? In the perilous Cultivation World, one must be decisive in killing to ensure one''s own protection. Meng Jingyu sat atop the tree canopy, with fruits transported from the East Sea and desserts from Tianxiang Tower on her left, and on her right, fruit juice squeezed from fruits brought from the Demon Territory. All of these were her hard work for tying up Lu Yang, packaging him in a beautiful box, and throwing it out at the right moment. Meng Jingyu watched the scene below with great enthusiasm, finding this much more interesting than cultivating or reading. According to brother''s words, this will let me witness how cultivators fight against each other, which will greatly aid in my cultivation later on, she mused. Even if father asks, I can say practice brings true knowledge, she reasoned. With that, she continued to watch, excited about engaging in such an activity for the first time. Lu Yang is right here, why bother with a competition? Let''s all go at him together! someone in the crowd shouted. He carried the hope of his family and sought to redeem himself, not having the time for this kind of dilly-dallying. Lu Yang is going to be my big brother in the future; I dare anyone to try and lay a hand on him! another voice rang out from the crowd, the speaker also bearing his family''s hopes to acknowledge Lu Yang as an older brother, thereby lowering Daoist Buyu''s generational rank. Ganging up on him shows no true skill, defeating Lu Yang in a fair fight is the Righteous Path! Nonsense, you''re at the Spirit Transformation Stage; of course, you have the gall to say you can fight him one-on-one. Let''s see you reduce to the Nascent Soul Stage and try fighting Lu Yang then! Quiet down, everyone just quiet down, Meng Jingzhou had anticipated such a situation. Whoever dares to make another racket, I will announce on behalf of the Meng Family that your clan is our best partners in cooperation! Meng Jingzhou, with his hands behind his back, looked down at the crowd, and where his gaze fell, people bowed their heads, not daring to meet his eyes for fear of becoming the Meng Family''s partners. That''s more like it. Any objections? If not, get ready for the competition, he declared. Truthfully, many were quite happy to have a competition, as Imperial City was large, and they rarely had a chance to gather for one-on-one battles. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those daring to form teams to challenge Lu Yang were confident in their Cultivation Levels, not those whose levels were purely a stack of elixirs. Away from Imperial City, if placed in a Sect, they would be disciples from either a First-Grade or a Super-grade Sect. Come on, let''s start drawing lots, Meng Jingzhou brought out a large box containing paired number plaques; whoever drew the same numbers would be opponents. The box was also treated to isolate Spiritual Sense, eliminating the possibility of cheating with Spiritual Sense. The young masters followed Meng Jingzhou''s instructions and queued up to draw lots, hoping to encounter a slightly weaker opponent. Some rejoiced while others despaired, and there were those confident in their strength, believing they would not be defeated. I''m doomed, my opponent is Sun Chuanxian! someone went pale, knowing they stood no chance against their opponent. Sun Chuanxian, the son of the Minister of War, one of the four young masters of Imperial City, excelled in martial strength. Sun Chuanxian, after getting his number, didn''t even check who his opponent was. His Cultivation Level was achieved through sheer effort, without the aid of Elixirs, and few present had the credentials to be his opponent. An Nan''er is here too? Yet another individual unfortunate enough to draw a lot pitting them against one of the strongest cultivators of their age in the Imperial City. An Nan''er, the granddaughter of the national guardian, was said to have experienced strange phenomena at birth, and if not for the national guardian''s intervention, the entire Imperial City would have been enveloped by these phenomena. Aside from her, there were also Luo Wushuang, son of the Minister of War, acclaimed as unparalleled in both literature and martial arts, and Zhong Yi, son of the Chief of Staff, with his meticulous mind, said to be able to obtain anything he desired. Sun Chuanxian''s match ended quickly. He condensed an icy frost dragon, exhaled a breath of dragon''s breath, and turned his opponent into an ice lump, tossing them out of the arena. Seeing how swiftly and cleanly Sun Chuanxian fought, Ning Fan, the son of the Grand Censor, looked up at the sky, realizing that with this pace, the competition might not last until the end. Putting aside the final prize which was Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou had relied on his ability to fight and bullied him quite a few times. He really wanted to defeat Sun Chuanxian, but unfortunately, his strength didn''t allow it. Ning Fan, do you want to win? Meng Jingzhou quietly approached Ning Fan, smiling slyly. What advice does Young Master Meng have? I wouldn''t dare to advise, but I have a little something here that might be able to help. What little something? Meng Jingzhou pulled out a small wooden puppet from behind his back, three inches tall, unpolished, and without a painted face, looking extremely crude in its craftsmanship. This is a puppet I''ve just plucked from a tree. In the next match with Sun Chuanxian, you won''t need to lift a finger, just throw out this puppet, and it will fight for you. This puppet can unleash a realm similar to yours, and it''s not against the rules. So, what do you say, do you want it? There''s such a great thing? Ning Fan exclaimed with joy. Five hundred thousand spirit stones to rent it once. That expensive? Ning Fan was taken aback. He was not like Li Zhuo; he came from a family with particularly strict discipline and didn''t have that many spirit stones. That''s just perfect, we also offer lending services here. This was the Meng Family''s old business, and Meng Jingzhou proficiently took out a bag of storage rings filled with high-grade spirit stones and a lending contract. Seeing as we''re acquainted, the annual interest is only ten percent, not too much, right? This Hey, you''re on the verge of breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Once you reach the Divinity Transformation Stage, won''t you be able to pay out five hundred thousand? Meng Jingzhou hadn''t swindled Ning Fan; reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage meant the family would give rewards, at least five hundred thousand. I''ll take it! Ning Fan said, gritting his teeth. He borrowed five hundred thousand from Meng Jingzhou and gave it right back to rent the small wooden puppet. Can this thing really fight? Ning Fan skeptically held the small puppet, doubting its potency. What kind of talk is that? My reputation may not be great, but I''ve never sold a fake. Meng Jingzhou said. Ning Fan thought back and realized it was true. Soon, the first round ended, and it was time for Ning Fan''s match with Sun Chuanxian. Knowing how formidable Sun Chuanxian was, the crowd didn''t think much of Ning Fan''s chances. Unexpectedly, at the start of the match, Ning Fan didn''t use any magic skills to attack or defend, but instead threw out a small wooden puppet. The three-inch-tall wooden puppet brandished its wooden sword, making hee-hee-hha sounds as if to intimidate Sun Chuanxian. Seeing this, Sun Chuanxian burst into laughter, not taking it seriously. Suddenly, the wooden puppet unleashed a terrifying Sword Qi, shocking Sun Chuanxian into retreating and using an ice dragon to block so that he wasn''t injured. Sun Chuanxian, as if facing a formidable enemy, got into a battle-ready stance, no longer underestimating the small wooden puppet. Up on the stage, Lu Yang was seriously controlling the wooden puppet to fight with Sun Chuanxian. Lu Yang had created this puppet by combining a Wooden Avatar with Earth Shrinking. He figured as the grand prize, earning a small side profit wasn''t unreasonable. It was after discussing with Meng Jingzhou that they staged this act. Sun Chuanxian got his wish to fight with himself. Ning Fan could defeat Sun Chuanxian. Lu Yang made five hundred thousand spirit stones by renting himself out. Meng Jingzhou acquired an IOU for five hundred thousand. This was a situation where everyone wins. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 833 Chapter 833: Chapter 832 Unity is Strength How did it go, little sister, did you learn? Meng Jingzhou leapt onto the treetop and guzzled down the fruit juice that Meng Jingyu was about to drink. Meng Jingyu looked at her brother with a brooding expression, and after a while said, Then why don''t we set up an underground betting ring and bet on Ning Fan winning? Meng Jingzhou waved his hand dismissively, Our Meng Family colludes with officials and merchants, but we still cannot engage in illegal activities. The little puppet''s swordsmanship was extremely exquisite; Sun Chuanxian had seen many sword cultivators, but never one with such skill. Ice Dragon emerges from the sea! Sun Chuanxian shouted loudly, summoning two ice dragons. The dragons breathed frost, icing the ground and leaving a layer of frost on the leaves above. The little puppet continued to chuckle indistinctly while brandishing its wooden sword, forming a rudimentary domain of swordsmanship around itself. Neither the dragon''s breath nor the extreme cold could harm it! Ning Fan, I didn''t expect you to have such a trick up your sleeve! Sun Chuanxian''s impression of Ning Fan changed. He had sparred with Ning Fan many times, and Ning Fan had never revealed his identity as a puppeteer. On the stage, he even used the puppet''s cute appearance to deceive him; what a deep schemer! Ning Fan was also surprised, not expecting the little puppet to be so formidable. The five hundred thousand spent was worth it. It seems my biggest competitor in this competition is you! With this trick, even Lu Yang would have a hard time if he encountered it! The second round of the competition was happening simultaneously, and Sun Chuanxian noticed that Lu Yang, who was tied to a chair, was always paying attention to this side, indicating that he also thought highly of Ning Fan''s puppetry! Ning Fan believed in getting what you pay for, so since Ning Fan had shelled out five hundred thousand spirit stones, the service he provided had to be worth that amount; therefore, he controlled the puppet clone with great dedication. Slash! Just with a light *whisk*, the little puppet decapitated the two frost dragons and, like a small hammer, knocked Sun Chuanxian out of the arena. Ning Fan wins! Did I really win? Ning Fan''s eyes brightened with joy. Just as he was about to retrieve the puppet, he saw the little puppet run into the crowd and disappear from sight. The service worth five hundred thousand had thus come to an end. The other matchup in the second round was equally eye-catching, involving the Minister of War''s son, Luo Wushuang, and the national guardian''s granddaughter, An Nan''er. Daoist An, I didn''t think we would meet here, said Luo Wushuang clad in armor and wielding a halberd, looking as though he had burst through a battlefield, awe-inspiring and formidable. Unfortunately, this time I cannot give you any leeway. My father has commanded me to defeat Lu Yang, to wash away the shame of his previous defeat to Daoist Buyu! An Nan''er''s expression was calm as the two jade bracelets on her wrist enlarged, transforming into two jade rings that buzzed in the air. What a coincidence; my grandfather also admonished me to acknowledge Lu Yang as my brother. I am determined to win this battle! Upon hearing this, the prize Lu Yang was about to say, If it''s just about acknowledging a brother, there''s no need for the battle, when he saw Meng Jingzhou, as if anticipating Lu Yang''s words, dashed over with a leap and shoved a cloth in Lu Yang''s mouth. Just kidding, did you think you could take all the good fortune for yourself? This was an unequal battle. Luo Wushuang was at the early stage of the Divinity Transformation Stage, while An Nan''er was at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage. One was an undefeated genius of warfare, and the other was an extraordinary individual born with strange phenomena. If both were on the same level, they could have fought an even battle. But with a realm''s difference, there wouldn''t be much competition. The two looked at each other, each seeming to have made up their mind, and said simultaneously. Daoist An, if I defeat you with a higher realm, you probably won''t accept defeat meekly. Now I will suppress my realm. If you lose then, you will be convinced in both heart and words, Luo Wushuang said, as he formed hand seals to bind himself, suppressing his level to the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage. Daoist Luo, don''t think that because I am a realm lower than you, you are sure to win. Truthfully, I have already broken through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, but until now, I simply sealed my cultivation, An Nan''er made a gesture on her forehead, and her aura surged dramatically; in the blink of an eye, she advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage. Luo Wushuang: An Nan''er: The scene fell into a deadly silence. An Nan''er was the first to speak up, breaking the stalemate. Won''t you recover to the Divinity Transformation Stage? After a moment of silence, Luo Wushuang said, that would take an hour. How about you continue to seal your cultivation level? Once the cultivation level is unsealed, it takes two hours before it can be sealed again. Both parties once again fell into a prolonged silence. It was not possible to have everyone dryly wait here for an hour. Luo Daoist friend, I apologize in advance! An Nan''er made up her mind. Although dominating someone with her realm was not her intention, it was the only option she had now. Damn it, wait a minute Luo Wushuang hadn''t expected An Nan''er to act so decisively, and before he could react, the two jade rings behind her pounced forward, knocking him away. An Nan''er wins! Elsewhere, Zhong Yi, the son of the Chief of Staff, who was also held in high hopes by everyone, encountered a quite challenging opponent. Who is this person, so capable of fighting? It looks like Zhong Yi is going to lose. Probably some household''s illegitimate child, hidden away and unwilling to meet people. Zhong Yi was sent flying by his opponent and stumbled back several steps before steadying himself. Panting, he glared at his opponent: I never imagined there would be such a master hidden in the Imperial City; you''ve kept yourself well concealed. Who are you? How come I''ve never seen you before! The opponent seemed to be a young man about the same age as Zhong Yi. Hearing Zhong Yi''s question, a slightly embarrassed expression appeared on the young man''s face as he explained slowly. Actually, I''m just a cultivator from outside the city. I heard that the Luo Heavenly Forest in the Imperial City is quite famous, so I came to check it out. Then you all appeared, pushed me into the crowd, and I felt it would be inappropriate to leave at that time, so I didn''t. That guy surnamed Meng even insisted on drawing lots with me. After the draw, I started fighting in a daze and then encountered you. By the way, I''m at the Body Integration Realm. Zhong Yi: How can you, as someone at the Body Integration Realm, have the nerve to fight with a bunch of us young people? Don''t you have any shame? The Body Integration Realm young man slapped the back of his head and laughed: Having shame wouldn''t get me to the Body Integration Realm now, would it? Then he left the field nonchalantly, not even leaving his name behind. Zhong Yi wins! Zhong Yi was terrifyingly strong. He overcame all obstacles and met An Nan''er in the final round, eventually defeating her after three hundred exchanges. Congratulations to Daoist Zhong Yi for the victory. Meng Jingzhou clapped with a smile, revealing a path that exposed the tightly bound Lu Yang behind him. Now, whether Daoist Zhong Yi wants to challenge Lu Yang or become sworn brothers with him, he can do either. Actually, there was no need to ask. Meng Jingzhou could see the burning fighting spirit in Zhong Yi''s eyes; he was definitely here to challenge Lu Yang. But could someone at the early stage of Spirit Transformation really defeat Lu Yang? Zhong Yi didn''t answer directly but said in a deep voice, Our ancestors braved thorns and hardships, passing down a cultivation system through generations. At the end of the Great Yu era, the Jiang Family rose, leading countless troops to establish the Great Xia Dynasty, which shows that some things can''t be done by a single individual. Unity is strength. Zhong Yi pointed at Lu Yang and stated resoundingly, I choose to gang up on Lu Yang! NovelFire.site .co sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 834 Chapter 834: Chapter 833: Blurring the Lines between Fake and Real Lu Yang''s reputation was well-known, his fame spread far and wide, and Zhong Yi wasn''t foolish; if he were to fight Lu Yang himself, he was sure to be the one losing. When the crowd below heard Zhong Yi''s wish, they all looked up in unison, staring at Lu Yang, including those who had wanted to acknowledge Lu Yang as their big brother. After all, it was the wish of the first-place winner, which was meant to be fulfilled. And besides, the matter of acknowledging a big brother could still be done after the fight. Old Meng, what should we do? Lu Yang started sweating profusely, feeling like a fat white pig tied to a chair, about to face a pack of ravenous wolves. Meng Jingzhou had already anticipated this situation and signaled to Lu Yang not to worry, Relax, I''ve already filed with the government office; our event is following legal procedures. It''s not considered a mass brawl, so even if a group fight breaks out, it''s fine. What about me? You''re just normal collateral damage. Damn you, Old Meng! Lu Yang forcefully shattered the chair and the ropes and took off running, knowing that if he didn''t run now, he would lose the chance entirely. Meng Jingzhou let out a cold laugh at this scene. He still remembered the incident from not long ago where one turned into many Mengs. You told me to fight my dad! he thought. If he didn''t get his revenge, his conscience would be uneasy! Brothers, charge! Let''s take down Lu Yang together! Someone from below shouted, and immediately the young masters surged forward like a swarm, launching various techniques at Lu Yang as if they cost them nothing. Lu Yang suspected that the person who shouted was arranged by that bastard Meng Jingzhou. The first stage of the first Lu Yang Championship ended, the second stage officially began, and all the cultivators eliminated in the first stage were revived to participate in the second-stage competition! Earth Shrinking! Lu Yang dived into the earth like diving into a pool, dodging the attacks. The ancient trees in the Loytian Forest reached the sky, with labyrinthine root systems, and Lu Yang hid among these roots, making him extremely hard to find. Where is he! Use Spiritual Sense to find him! No use, his Spiritual Sense is too strong; he''s shielded himself, we can''t find him! Lu Yang was like a deep sea shark, looking up at these ignorant tourists in the sea, the tourists completely unaware that danger had quietly descended. Draw Prison! Lu Yang drew a circle underground, and the young masters standing on the edge suddenly fell into an underground prison. Just as one young master was about to shout for help, he heard Lu Yang''s sinister threat, Don''t scream, or I''ll hit you with Arhat Fist. Thanks to Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang''s Arhat Fist was also renowned. The young master immediately shut his mouth and nodded, clearly taking a stand. Lu Yang satisfactorily weaved through the area, looking for his next target. Two, three, four more and more people fell into Lu Yang''s underground prisons, and Luo Wushuang was the first to detect something was amiss. Something''s wrong, several people are missing! I heard that Lu Yang obtained the ancient earthworm inheritance, which not only allows him to burrow underground but also to create underground prisons! Zhong Yi said earnestly, spreading his Spiritual Sense, staring at the ground beneath him with tension and alertness, a drop of cold sweat trickling down his cheek. If Lu Yang were to pull him underground, it would be too embarrassing. Lu Yang, seeing that the crowd had become aware of his scheme, stopped making moves for the time being. Can''t worry about that now. Since he''s hiding underground and we can''t find him, we might as well just turn the whole ground upside down! A young master bellowed in anger, smashing his fist onto the ground, causing several cracks to appear. Seeing this, others followed suit, using either brute strength or earth-element and wood-element magic skills. The Loytian Forest seemed to come to life, with every inch of soil churning upwards. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang shrank to the size of an inch and hid behind a pile of soil that had been turned over. Even so, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed crowd. There he is! Sun Chuanxian pointed at the tiny Lu Yang and shouted. Ice Dragon Technique! One Wood Reaching the Heavens! Whirling Sand and Flying Stones! Lu Yang, seeing no way to evade, had no choice but to return to his original size and, at the same time, he activated the Three Flavored True Fire and the Golden Bird True Flame. The two types of True Fire fused into one, forming a fiery wall. The ice dragon collided with the True Fire, emitting sizzling steam and obscuring the vision of the crowd. Lu Yang took that opportunity to strike quickly, aiming to hit as many as he could. Arhat Fist! Sun Chuanxian, being the closest to Lu Yang, was the first to receive the treatment of the Arhat Fist. Not good! Sun Chuanxian instinctively raised his hand to block, suddenly remembering the terrifying effect of the Lu Family''s Arhat Fist. He tried to switch from blocking to dodging, but it was too late: he was struck by Lu Yang''s fist and sent flying backward. Along with his body, his hair was sent flying as well. Quick, dodge it, don''t touch him! someone shouted from the side. No one dared to confront him head-on, and they all dodged hastily. Lu Yang, like a wolf among sheep, caused the flock to scatter wherever he went. At the crucial moment, Zhong Yi stood up to take control of the situation, Everyone, don''t be afraid. I''ve learned the forbidden move of Buddhism, the ''Eternity Technique.'' I guarantee that everyone''s hair will grow back! Hearing this, the crowd regained their boldness, continuing to fight Lu Yang with renewed confidence. Lu Yang found himself in a difficult position. Even as strong as he was, it was impossible for him to defeat so many at once, especially since these were not just any ungrounded Loose Cultivators; their combat strength was outstanding within the same realm. As Lu Yang was getting hit, Meng Jingzhou watched with delight, cheering from the sidelines. Old Lu, the left side, someone''s aiming for you on the left Hey, I''m warning you, how could you still get hit? Put some effort into it, did you not eat? Don''t just defend, Old Lu; go on the offensive! Look at you lot; you can''t even fight properly. How did you train to get such cultivation levels? Put some force behind it! Old Meng, you''re forcing my hand! Lu Yang roared in anger, thinking Old Meng believed he had no way to deal with him. Lu Yang changed his moves, no longer using a combination of fist technique and magic skill, focusing solely on fist technique. The style also shifted and became even sharper, causing the crowd to struggle to adapt for a moment. Meng Jingzhou, however, found Lu Yang''s movements increasingly familiar. Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou felt as if part of the strength within his body had been siphoned away, drifting towards Lu Yang, who was in the midst of battle within the crowd. Lu Yang''s form shifted, taking on Meng Jingzhou''s own appearance. Meng Jingzhou''s Imitation Fist! Meng Jingzhou felt a sense of doom and immediately turned to run, but the Lu Yang who had transformed into his likeness was not about to give him the chance. Breaking through the crowd''s obstruction, he quickly closed in on Meng Jingzhou. The others, about to attack, saw this and quickly halted, exchanging looks, each wondering who they should strike at. Old Lu, how dare you transform into my likeness! one Meng Jingzhou accused, grabbing the collar of the other. Nonsense, I am Meng Jingzhou. You''re the shameless one trying to mislead everyone! I''m the real one! No, I am the real one! Little sister, I''m your brother! one Meng Jingzhou jumped onto the treetops, seeking help from Meng Jingyu, who was watching the commotion. The other Meng Jingzhou also leaped into the tree, speaking softly and tenderly, Little sister, can''t you recognize your own brother? Meng Jingyu watched as both brothers leaped up, her small mouth agape with shock. She looked at one brother, then at the other, seeing that they were identical, which made her hesitate. Brother wrote in his letter that he often manages to defeat Brother Lu Yang. Why don''t you two fight it out, and whoever wins is my real brother? NovelFire.site .co Chapter 835 Chapter 835: 834 Meng Jingzhou was taken aback by the words, he quickly analyzed the situation. Lu Yang had transformed into his appearance, which limited all sorts of moves and drastically reduced his combat power, but when that bastard Lu Yang turned into him, he had also borrowed a portion of his strength. If they really started fighting, victory or defeat was up in the air! With that being the case, the answer was obvious! The real Meng Jingzhou launched the first attack and kicked his doppelganger down by the tree. Zhong Yi witnessed the scene and was the first to make a judgment, shouting, A sneak attack, such a despicable act could only be done by Lu Yang! Meng Jingzhou: Have I ever done something so good that would make you guys think I''m of high moral standing? He immediately jumped down from the tree, standing next to his fake self, making it once again difficult for everyone to distinguish who was who. What do we do? Hit both, won''t lose anything even if we hit the wrong one! Luo Wushuang shouted. Everyone thought this made sense. In fact, it might be a good opportunity to hit Meng Jingzhou. They fought with Lu Yang or accepted Lu Yang as their big brother on their elders'' orders, whereas hitting Meng Jingzhou was a desire that came from their hearts. Old Lu, you bastard, dragging me into this mess! We''re both about to get hit, and you''re still acting? Acting my ass, I''m seeking justice here! Both Meng Jingzhous argued non-stop, but it didn''t matter anymore. Now, everyone didn''t care which was real and which was fake. Oh wait, wrong, it''s best if they can distinguish the real Meng JingzhouCtheir strikes would be fiercer. Meng Jingzhou realized this too. Lu Yang turning into him was a brazen scheme, one where, even if the real and fake were discerned, everyone would feign collective blindness and pretend not to see! So malicious! Brothers, charge, take down Meng Jingzhou ah, no, take down Lu Yang, save Young Master Meng! Attack! Seeing two Meng Jingzhous, everyone was fired up, their moves more vicious than before. No way, Old Meng, you''re so hated that their attacks have gone up a notch after I turned into you, one of the Meng Jingzhous suddenly said, making everyone realize he was the fake Meng Jingzhou. Forget the fake for now, let''s beat up the real Meng Jingzhou! The moves originally prepared to hit that Meng Jingzhou were all transferred to the other Meng Jingzhou. Old Meng, do you have no shame, impersonating me! the other Meng Jingzhou cursed, as if he were the real Lu Yang. Everyone hesitated again, unsure of who was real and who was fake. Fellow Daoists, since we can''t tell them apart, let''s stick to the original plan and hit both! Elsewhere, An Nan''er quietly withdrew from the battle and jumped up to the treetops, sitting next to Meng Jingyu. Jingyu, who do you think is your brother? Meng Jingyu was munching on fruit and, when she heard An Nan''er''s question, she looked up at her with an innocent smile. Both are my brother. Arhat Fist! Arhat Fist! Both Meng Jingzhous, as if cloned, performed the Arhat Fist in perfect synchrony. This was actually pretty normal since it was Meng Jingzhou who had taught Lu Yang the Arhat Fist in the first place. Which side is losing hair? The beaten young masters hurriedly checked their own hair and actually found that their hair was intact, not a single strand had fallen. One of the Meng Jingzhous suddenly realized and pointed at another Meng Jingzhou, saying, I know now, you little rascal must have used the Arhat Fist and ''Eternity Technique'' at the same time! Nonsense, it was clearly you who used the Arhat Fist and ''Eternity Technique,'' and now you''re pinning it on this young master! Both Meng Jingzhous wanted to prove that they were Lu Yang. Lu Yang had thought about changing back to his original appearance, but once he did, he feared the crowd would have no excuse to deal with Meng Jingzhou, and in the end, he himself would be the one who was out of luck. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! one of the Meng Jingzhous roared as his momentum rose to a new level, the ground under his feet trembling and rolling back and forth. Although Lu Yang did not know the Shocking Heaven Six Forms, it didn''t matter, as no one else had seen what the real Shocking Heaven Six Forms looked like either. The Shocking Heaven Six Forms were the Third Elder''s secret technique, and the younger generation had no chance to witness this move, only the older generation had seen it when they were beaten up. Lu Yang used his fists as swords, his momentum also soaring to a new level, his boxing technique becoming even more lethal, Shocking Heaven Six Forms! Although he had brought Meng Jingzhou as a scapegoat, Lu Yang''s situation was still not optimistic, there were too many people. Had it not been for his regular sparring with the Invincible Nascent Soul, he would have been easily overwhelmed by the concentrated attacks and defeated. Hmph, you''re forcing this young master''s hand! Meng Jingzhou got angry, summoning his dual Nascent Souls, which upon unification, transformed into a deity with three heads and six arms. Three heads and six arms were Meng Jingzhou''s ultimate technique, rarely used. Daoist Buyu, who would tell stories for safety reasons, would not reveal the techniques of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, so the crowd was unaware that only Meng Jingzhou could use the three heads and six arms. Shocking Heaven Six Forms! With three heads and six arms, the power of the Shocking Heaven Six Forms multiplied severalfold, making it impossible for his peers to withstand this punch. Zhong Yi quickly made a judgment, So strong? Then he must be Lu Yang, concentrate your attacks on the other one! The real Meng Jingzhou''s pressure drastically decreased, but he didn''t know whether to feel happy or upset. What do you mean the stronger one must definitely be Lu Yang? Seeing this, Lu Yang quickly drew his Green Peak Sword to face the enemies. Although Lu Yang rarely used swords, his identity as a sword cultivator was known by the world. When everyone saw the Green Peak Sword come out and his extraordinary swordsmanship, they were convinced that Meng Jingzhou couldn''t be impersonating and turned to attack the real Meng Jingzhou. Of course, they didn''t make it too obvious when targeting the real Meng Jingzhou, they still left a third of the people to attack Lu Yang, with even some shouting, Who would have thought that Young Master Meng''s swordsmanship was so outstanding, I am impressed! The real Meng Jingzhou cursed in his heart, since when did I his mother know how to use a sword. Meng Jingzhou, being focused on by the attacks and having part of his strength borrowed by Lu Yang, quickly ran out of energy and fell in the midst of the beating. Seeing the scapegoat go down, Lu Yang reverted to his original form, also returning the borrowed strength to Old Meng. When the crowd saw that the one who had fallen was the real Meng Jingzhou, their expressions changed dramatically, all of them hurriedly helping Meng Jingzhou to his feet. Ah, Young Master Meng, if only you had said you were the real one earlier, then we wouldn''t have hit you so hard. Upon hearing this, the crowd echoed in agreement, Yeah, yeah, we all thought you were Lu Yang, that''s why we went all out. Meng Jingzhou: I''ve only been away from the Imperial City for a little over five years, how can every single one of you become so shameless. The first Lu Yang Competition continued in its second round, and Lu Yang, the prize, was still resisting defiantly, refusing to admit defeat. Without Meng Jingzhou as a scapegoat, the pressure on him immediately returned to what it was originally. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity sat on the imperial throne, elongating her voice, and leisurely asked, Xiao Yang, do you want this fairy to lend a hand? Lu Yang thought to himself that if the fairy wanted to fight, she should just say so directly, her eager expression was hardly concealed. Lu Yang bowed deeply, I implore Your Majesty to lend assistance. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In reality, Lu Yang, who was at the center of the crowd, opened his eyes, which held the weight of eons, as though he had traversed through endless ages. He surveyed the crowd and then slowly said, You common fools, mere mongrels, are fortunate to gaze upon my presence, why do you not kneel? NovelFire.site .co Chapter 836 Chapter 836: 835 So arrogant?! It''s simply ignoring us completely! Everyone had been fighting until they were tired, but now upon hearing Lu Yang''s wild words, they suddenly regained their energy. Facing the excited crowd, Lu Yang didn''t back down an inch, his eyes as calm as ancient wells, Heh, not putting you in my eyes, what right do you have to be in my sight? In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang covered his face and sighed. Why did he let Fairy Eternity take over for him? This was going to make trouble out of nothing. But it was too late to change anything, his body had been handed over to Fairy Eternity. Even if Lu Yang had regrets, he could forget about getting his body back before Fairy Eternity had her fill of fun. From a distance, Meng Jingzhou watched Lu Yang spouting wild boasts with uncertainty and apprehension, thinking to himself, Oh no, could he have been beaten silly? Go! Luo Wushuang was the first to make a move, controlling the ancient trees in the Ruo Tian Forest. The roots of the ancient trees writhed like tentacles, bursting out of the ground to ambush Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity had anticipated this. The moment the tree roots surged up, she lightly tapped her toe on them, flipping in the air with ease to dodge the ambush. RoarC Zhong Yi lay on the ground like a lion with its mane flowing, emitting a heaven-shaking roar. This was Buddhism''s most authentic Lion''s Roar, a roar that could even shatter space itself. The Lion''s Roar caused ripples in space, and the sound waves formed a lion, pouncing at Fairy Eternity. This was a sign that the Lion''s Roar of Buddhism had reached a minor achievement, able to replicate a third of the true essence of the Protector Lion of Buddhism. Ice Seals Thousands of Miles! Sun Chuanxian also made his move, his palms covered with a layer of ice film. If touched by his fists, whether from the Human race or the Demon Race, they would turn into ice statues. At the same time, Luo Wushuang once again spurred the ancient tree roots, constraining Fairy Eternity''s space to move and ensuring that the Lion''s Roar and the breath of an ice dragon could hit Fairy Eternity. Such annoying roots, Hundred Grass Withering Fist! Fairy Eternity muttered impatiently, throwing a terrifying punch. The moment the ancient tree roots touched Fairy Eternity''s fist, they rapidly withered and lost their vitality. Seeing this, Luo Wushuang quickly severed her connection with the ancient tree, but it was a step too slow. She felt her body drained of strength as if her power had been siphoned out. Lacking the energy to even stand, her legs gave in, and she slumped to the ground. What kind of move is that!? The Protector Lion formed by sound waves was about to touch Fairy Eternity when it suddenly trembled uncontrollably, as if encountering some terrifying existence. It couldn''t maintain its form and burst into nothingness with a loud sound. Everyone was confused, not knowing what Fairy Eternity had done. Only Lu Yang, observing the fight from the Spiritual Space, could roughly guess the reason: Fairy Eternity had often eaten great demons in Ancient Times, and the great demons had etched this fear into their bloodlines. If the Lion''s Roar had not replicated a third of the true essence of the Protector Lion of Buddhism, it would not have been a problem, but once it did, revealing a third of the lion''s true essence, it had to face the suppression of Fairy Eternity. This was a suppressive force even more terrifying than the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. In the blink of an eye, only Sun Chuanxian was left to face Fairy Eternity, and the others, fearing they might be accidentally harmed by his Ice Seals Thousands of Miles, didn''t dare come close. Around Sun Chuanxian, the temperature dropped to an extremely terrifying level, the air dried, and the ground condensed into iceCthat was merely the residual power emitted by his pair of icy palms. Feeling great just by holding two chunks of ice? Fairy Eternity scoffed. Suddenly, heat radiated around her, melting the ice on the ground. Her actions were elegant and light, like an ancient god tree that bore ten suns, with layers of flames bursting from the ground, turning it into a sea of fire. Fusang Tree Fist! This was also one of the Immortal Fist Techniques, allowing one to consider themselves as the Fusang Tree, with flames more terrifying than the Golden Crow. Fairy Eternity danced among the flames, her movements graceful as if she were an Immortal male. Such beautiful movements! I''ve heard that the lord of the Demon Nation, Venerate Zhu Tian, ascended through dance. Lu Yang''s dance could probably compare with Venerate Zhu Tian at the Nascent Soul Stage. Why does this move look so effeminate? The onlookers had strange looks on their faces, if Lu Yang''s previous combat was the epitome of masculinity, these current moves were as effeminate as they could get. It''s probably something he learned from Daoist Buyu. Makes sense. The crowd nodded in agreement, accepting this inference. Sun Chuanxian was engulfed in a sea of flames and couldn''t make out Fairy Eternity''s position at all. Fairy Eternity only needed two punches to break through Sun Chuanxian''s ''Thousand Miles of Ice''. Let''s attack together! In the midst of Sun Chuanxian''s defeat, the crowd finally stopped worrying about accidental harm and collectively took action. Fairy Eternity''s combat skills were incredibly exquisite, a level that even Lu Yang couldn''t reach. Each punch and kick was delivered with perfect force, and she could even use one party''s attack against another, the essence of borrowing force against force. The crowd was extremely surprised; just moments ago, Lu Yang who had been suppressed in the fight now seemed valiant beyond measure, as if possessed by an immortal, unbeatable and unparalleled. They realized that Lu Yang''s combat power had escalated to a new level, making him even more difficult to deal with, so there was no need for them to hold back anymore. Nascent Soul out of the body! All the present cultivators were in the Nascent Soul Stage, any one of them, if taken out into the outside world, would be considered a formidable Nascent Soul old monster. The young masters, each bearing the legacy of an influential family, had Nascent Souls each unique in its own wayCmetal, wood, water, fire, earth, ice, thunder, space, physical techniques, equipment techniques it was like a hundred schools of thought contending, each with its own strength. Lu Yang couldn''t help but feel a cold sweat for Fairy Eternity. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was Fairy Eternity fighting in his place, but it was his body that would suffer the injury. A bunch of inherently flawed Nascent Souls, no matter their number, it''s all in vain, said Fairy Eternity, her tone light and breezy, still not taking everyone''s Nascent Souls seriously. Today, you will witness my Invincible Nascent Soul! Invincible Nascent Soul? The crowd was especially puzzled, as they had never heard of a Nascent Soul with that name. Only Lu Yang, the person involved, was acutely aware of the changes happening inside his body, invisible to everyone else. Fairy Eternity''s consciousness entered the Dantian, disconnecting Lu Yang, and she personally subdued the Invincible Nascent Soul. At the moment of disconnection, the Invincible Nascent Soul, sensing great danger, tried to flee, but Fairy Eternity would not give it the chance to escape. Fairy Eternity caught the Invincible Nascent Soul by the legs, pinned it down in the Dantian and started beating it. Even though the Invincible Nascent Soul mastered numerous techniques and represented Lu Yang''s theoretically strongest state, it couldn''t withstand the attacks from Lu Yang''s second Nascent SoulCthe Immortal Fairy Nascent Soul. The first Nascent Soul was no match for the second, and had to submit at the feet of the second. Appear! With a light shout from Fairy Eternity, a chubby white Nascent Soul flew out of the Dantian and appeared above Fairy Eternity''s head. The Invincible Nascent Soul bore a nine-tenth resemblance to Lu Yang and a tenth to Fairy Eternity. During his Golden Core Stage cultivation, Fairy Eternity had once aided Lu Yang, hence the slight resemblance to her. But those unfamiliar with Fairy Eternity wouldn''t notice it. Invincible Nascent Soul, go, take out their Nascent Souls! NovelFire.site .co Chapter 837 Chapter 837: Chapter 836 Borrow Without Repaying Fairy Eternity had given a command, and Invincible Nascent Soul didn''t dare to disobey. The Invincible Nascent Soul produced a hundred-zhang Sword Qi, sweeping across the heroes, whipping up a sword wind that rustled the leaves incessantly, sounding so alarming that it made people''s hearts panic. The Nascent Soul can actually wield such terrifying Sword Qi? Witnessing this Sword Qi, everyone was shocked by Lu Yang''s swordsmanship cultivation level and hurriedly controlled their own Nascent Souls. Everyone, as if by agreement, chose to make their own Nascent Souls avoid the attack. Unlike the Invincible Nascent Soul, ordinary Nascent Soul Stage cultivators couldn''t fight automatically and needed to allocate a portion of their spiritual essence to battle. This presented an opportunity for Fairy Eternity. Seizing the moment when everyone was controlling their Nascent Souls, Fairy Eternity made a bold move; if she were a starving wolf, then these princely heirs and officials'' children were merely a flock of little sheepCfor the wolf amidst the sheep flock, anyone seen was attacked. Watch the fist! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Immortal Fist Technique appeared soft and gentle, yet it was filled with diverse changes and immense power. So this is indeed how Invincible Nascent Soul is supposed to be used. Fairy Eternity murmured to herself, My guess was correct. Fairy, what did you say? Lu Yang didn''t hear what Fairy Eternity had said. Ah, it''s nothing. I was saying that you need to focus on your cultivation and defeat your Invincible Nascent Soul as soon as possible. Haven''t I already defeated the Invincible Nascent Soul this way? Lu Yang remembered Fairy Eternity saying she was his second Nascent Soul. If the second Nascent Soul had defeated the first Nascent Soul, didn''t that mean he also had defeated the first Nascent Soul? It can''t be counted like that. Fairy Eternity was rarely so clear in her logic, explaining the reason to Lu Yang. You see, since I helped you defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul, it now follows my command, not yours. And since you must follow my command, you and the Invincible Nascent Soul are in a parallel relationship; there''s no question of who commands whom. Lu Yang understood that if he wanted to control the Invincible Nascent Soul, he had two options: either make Fairy Eternity listen to him, or defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul himself. Compared to the two, the likelihood of the second method being successful seemed higher. In reality, everyone was overwhelmed; the Invincible Nascent Soul''s attack methods were too fierce. To prevent their own Nascent Souls from being injured, they had to concentrate on controlling them. But once they concentrated on dealing with the Invincible Nascent Soul, no one was left to handle Fairy Eternity. Half of you deal with Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul, and the other half deal with Lu Yang! someone among them shouted, suggesting that to break the deadlock, they must unite their will and follow the command. He was called Lin Zhongren, the son of the minister of the Ministry of Justice, not as outstanding as Zhong Yi and others, but also quite excellent among his peers in the Imperial City. Now that Zhong Yi, Luo Wushuang, and Sun Chuanxian had been defeated in succession, and An Nan''er had been sitting next to Meng Jingyu with no intention of joining the battle, someone needed to step up and take charge. Lin Zhongren came forth to command everyone, and they reluctantly accepted. Wait, where is Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul! People were astonished to find that the Invincible Nascent Soul had vanished before their very eyes. Suddenly, Lin Zhongren seemed to be hit by something and was sent flying, hanging from an ancient tree. It''s Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul; Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul has turned invisible! Someone with quick reactions guessed what Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul had done. Invincible Nascent Soul could use most of Lu Yang''s moves, and during the Foundation Establishment Stage, Lu Yang had tried learning a technique called the Invisibility Charm, which only hid the body, not the clothes. Since its effects were rather limited, Lu Yang seldom used it. But the Invincible Nascent Soul was different; it had no clothes to worry about, so the technique had nothing holding it back. The Lin Zhongren, who wanted to take charge of the overall situation, was sent flying by the Invincible Nascent Soul, and chaos ensued again. Some people dealt with Fairy Eternity, while others looked for the Invincible Nascent Soul. In the meantime, anyone trying to take control of the crowd was also defeated by the Invincible Nascent Soul. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang thought that to capture the thieves, one first captures the king, and it seemed that although the Invincible Nascent Soul lacked wisdom, it could still react most reasonably based on instinct. The Invincible Nascent Soul, tossing out moves as if they cost nothing, simultaneously used Swallow the Sky to devour the spiritual essence of Luo Tian Forest. Other people couldn''t absorb spiritual essence nearly as fast as the Invincible Nascent Soul, and soon the spiritual essence of the forest was completely depleted, leaving everyone''s own spiritual essence dwindling without any chance of replenishment. Anyone who pulled out a Spirit Stone to absorb spiritual essence would also have it snatched away by the Invincible Nascent Soul. From a distance, Meng Jingzhou who was watching the battle, smacked his thigh and exclaimed, Old Lu''s Nascent Soul is just like him, as if carved out of the same mold! Honestly, even he couldn''t bring himself to do something so unscrupulous. The Invincible Nascent Soul and Fairy Eternity created pressures both spiritual and physical. Even if some left the Nascent Soul alone and focused on challenging Fairy Eternity, it was futile. Fairy Eternity was too strong. Fairy Eternity, striding like a tiger and prowling like a dragon, looked down upon the world. With one punch she topped another, I''ve already said, you''re no match for me. There is a great calamity between heaven and earth, and I was born in response to that calamityCdestined by divine mandate. How could you commoners be my match? However, considering you possess some minor talents, you might just qualify to be subjects of the Great Bean Dynasty. Whether they were already on the ground or about to be, everyone was stunned by her last statement. What the heck was the Great Bean Dynasty? They had never heard of it. The Great Bean Dynasty is a dynasty I am planning to establish, the rightful ruler of the world. You may address me as Empress Bean, Fairy Eternity declared. This was the first time anyone had seen someone so brazenly declare their intention to establish a new dynasty. She completely disregarded Great Xia. This Lu Yang was really pushing his luck, his utter lawlessness even surpassed Daoist Buyu! Lu Yang, with a pleading look, stared at the ceiling of the Spiritual Space, feeling his reputation was being harmed. Doesn''t anyone wish to join my dynasty? asked Fairy Eternity, somewhat disappointed. It seemed that only the Second-in-command wanted to join the Great Bean Dynasty. A truly loyal subject. With no will left to fight, everyone was violently defeated by Fairy Eternity and beat a hasty retreat. Having recalled the Invincible Nascent Soul, Fairy Eternity stood with hands on her hips, exuberant with pride as she watched the retreating figures of the influential family heirs, laughing mockingly, Humph, you''re nowhere near my level in a fight! Inside the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang looked up ingratiatingly at Fairy Eternity, who sat high above, trying to negotiate. Your Majesty, look, the battle is over, and this body of your servant But to Lu Yang''s surprise, Fairy Eternity showed a look of wanting more, This Imperial City seems quite fun. Xiao Yang, let''s talk about it, can I continue using this body a bit longer? Ah? That''s not very good, Lu Yang hesitated. If he let Fairy Eternity use his body again, how much worse could his reputation get? Fairy Eternity, noticing Lu Yang''s reluctance to lend his body, changed her approach, Miss Yun promised me the position of Acting Sect Master for one year, and I''ve decided to use that opportunity now. As the Acting Sect Master, I now command you to surrender your body. After returning from the East Sea, Yun Zhi thought Fairy Eternity had made a great contribution and could be Acting Sect Master for a year. At that time, Fairy Eternity had said she would use it later. Lu Yang: So, Fairy, you kept the position of Acting Sect Master just to order me around in the future, didn''t you? Your servant obeys, Lu Yang acquiesced. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 838 Chapter 838: Chapter 837: Lotus Pavilion Fairy Eternity again summoned the Invincible Nascent Soul to the Spiritual Space. After being defeated by Fairy Eternity, the Invincible Nascent Soul no longer initiated combat upon seeing Lu Yang, evidently becoming much more docile. Little Nascent Soul, for now, listen to Xiao Yang''s commands. Whatever he tells you to do, just do it. Xiao Yang, you should practice more with the Invincible Nascent Soul, after all, this pertains to your ascension to the Divinity Transformation Stage. It would be best not to order the Invincible Nascent Soul to lose to you. Cultivation is a matter where shortcuts should be avoided. It''s wiser to stay grounded, to prevent any complications from arising later when you cultivate to higher levels. The founding royal emperor taking a personal interest in the cultivation of his subject made evident the stature of this subject in the heart of the emperor. Lu Yang nodded, indicating he understood. Fairy Eternity, seeing how obedient Lu Yang was, felt a deep sense of satisfaction akin to that of a mentor. After issuing her instructions to Lu Yang, Fairy Eternity prepared to experience the life in the Imperial City. Meng Jingzhou arrived at Lu Yang''s location first. He looked at Lu Yang with an odd expression, a bit hesitant, and tentatively called out, Fairy Eternity? Fairy Eternity was startled, How did you see through me? Her disguise was practically flawless; how could this Meng Family whelp have recognized her? Immediately afterward, she whispered a caution, Do not spread word. I''m currently the Acting Sect Master, and with the authority vested in that position, have temporarily possessed Lu Yang, wanting to come out and have some fun. Meng Jingzhou felt secretly pleased, thinking Lu Yang, you had your days reigning as the Acting Sect Master, but did you ever foresee this day. The junior understands and will not disclose. Brother Lu, are you alright? Meng Jingyu rushed over in a hurry, gripping Lu Yang''s sleeve, showing great concern. Brother Lu, you looked so handsome fighting valiantly just now. Who would have thought you, little girl, would have such an eye for talent, Fairy Eternity, hearing Meng Jingyu complimenting her on being handsome, was quite pleased. In the future, if you encounter any troubles, I I''ve got your back! Initially, Fairy Eternity intended to refer to herself as this Fairy, but then she thought better of it, remembering she was currently using Lu Yang''s identity and needed to be cautious not to reveal her true self. If Miss Yun were to find out she had exposed her identity, there would be no end to the nagging. After numerous rounds of battle, the ancient trees in the Luo Tian Forest were left leaning haphazardly, the ground a chaotic mess as if a land dragon had churned it up. Having returned to the Meng Residence, Meng Jingzhou requested the help of a Family Elder to restore the Luo Tian Forest to its original state. Dad, I truly couldn''t defeat that Lu Yang, said the Princely Heir to his father after returning home to report the results of the battle. It wasn''t just me fighting him alone; dozens of people were attacking him at once, and none could overcome him. His Nascent Soul was staggeringly powerful. Even a gifted Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator couldn''t produce such Sword Qi! I don''t know if Lu Yang is capable of multitasking or if his Nascent Soul has some other special trait, but it''s as if there are two Lu Yangs, and his way of fighting is especially deceitful, often resorting to surprise attacks. There''s a Nascent Soul like this? Yes, I''ve never even heard of Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul before; it must be something he created himself. Hearing this, the father of the Princely Heir stroked his beard in contemplation, Old Buyu''s little disciple really does have a trick up his sleeve, even creating his own Nascent Soul. Although unable to defeat Lu Yang, the Princely Heir felt that the battle in the Luo Tian Forest had been quite fruitful nonetheless. However, this kind of satisfying gain was something the older generation couldn''t understand, so there was no need to mention it. What the heck, Lu Yang beat all of you? The Chief of Staff was utterly shocked upon hearing the news; his son was renowned for his strength, almost invincible within his own rank, yet how could the gap be so large? Chief of Staff, disappointed like iron not turned to steel, poked Sun Chuanxian on the forehead, Tell me, you always boast about how strong you are. Why do you falter at the critical moment? With a bitter expression, Sun Chuanxian replied, Dad, you don''t understand how powerful Lu Yang is. His swordsmanship is exceptional, his fist techniques are even stronger than his swordplay, and he is proficient in various magic skills. His Nascent Soul is also particularly powerful; I just can''t compare with him at any point. Dad, why don''t you lower your Realm and have a fight with him? The Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Works rolled his eyes; he wasn''t foolish. The fact that he couldn''t even beat Lu Yang''s record of military achievements was apparent, and it would be more reasonable for him not to suppress his realm for battle. After the battle in the Luo Tian Forest, the world once again felt the power of Lu Yang. He was seen as someone with the potential to attain immortalityCdestined to claim a place in the grand struggle of the Great Era. Of course, Lu Yang himself was indifferent to this, for he was currently being beaten up by the Invincible Nascent Soul and had no time to care about how the outside world viewed him. Huff, huffC Lu Yang gasped for air, warily watching the Invincible Nascent Soul. He had by now indirectly taken control over the Invincible Nascent Soul; otherwise, the beating he received would have been even worse. Worthy of being my theoretically strongest state, it''s really not easy to catch up. The Invincible Nascent Soul represented the strongest state Lu Yang had achieved during his Nascent Soul period. To defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul, Lu Yang could only refine his skills to their optimal state. Sparing with the Invincible Nascent Soul had provided Lu Yang with tremendous improvement. In reality, Fairy Eternity had temporarily possessed Lu Yang''s body, and she didn''t always play around. During her leisure time, she also helped Lu Yang with his cultivation. In the blink of an eye, the time had come for the Lantern Festival. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingyu excitedly made a fuss about going out to have fun, insisting on bringing along Meng Jingzhou and Fairy Eternity. Brother Lu Yang, let''s go out and have fun. Let''s go, Fairy Eternity said excitedly, leaping up from the bed and interrupting her cultivation as soon as she heard there was fun to be had. The Lantern Festival in the Imperial City was extraordinarily lively with every household decked out with bright lanterns and decorations. The streets were filled with joyous people, a sight that was pleasing to the eye. What place is that? Fairy Eternity suddenly pointed at a tavern lit with red lanterns, sensing a strong aura of worldly desires emanating from it. Meng Jingyu shook her head, not knowing what place it was; she had never been to such a place. Meng Jingzhou explained with a strange look on his face, That is the Lotus Pavilion, a stronghold the Seduction Sect has established in the Imperial City. Fairy Eternity had some recollection of the Seduction Sect; she had even met the Seduction Sect''s Supreme Elder, the Respected Thousand Charms, and didn''t know whether she had returned to the Seduction Sect or continued to play the part of the wolf in sheep''s clothing. And what exactly is the Lotus Pavilion for? continued Fairy Eternity. The Lotus Pavilion is different from your typical brothel. It''s run by disciples of the Seduction Sect, who offer their arts but not their bodies. The Seduction Sect''s disciples are skilled in all sorts of arts, including the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and literary composition. Brother Lu, would you be interested in paying a visit? The person offering this explanation was not Meng Jingzhou, but someone else. Meng Jingzhou turned his head and saw Zhong Yi standing beside them, gently waving a paper fan, the picture of elegance. Meng Jingzhou''s expression turned sour, If I''m not mistaken, it''s the Confucian Cultivators who usually visit the Lotus Pavilion, isn''t it? Having no talent for literature, one risks embarrassing oneself in a place like the Lotus Pavilion. Zhong Yi chuckled softly, using a slightly provocative gaze to look at both Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang. What''s the matter, didn''t Daoist Buyu teach you poetry and literature? As his disciple, have you not learned a thing? That sounds quite fun, said Fairy Eternity, intrigued. Such places didn''t exist in the Ancient Times, Little Sister Yun, shall we take a look inside? Meng Jingyu, who rarely had the chance to visit such a place, was also very interested. I want to go. Then let''s go, Fairy Eternity said enthusiastically, grabbing Meng Jingyu''s small hand, causing her little face to blush. Fairy Eternity didn''t feel there was anything inappropriate in doing so; she used to pull Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi along in the same way. Zhong Yi''s smile froze on his face. How could he be completely ignored? Completely disregarding my provocation, that''s some deep scheming. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 839 Chapter 839: Chapter 838 Xiao Yang, Can You Write Poems? The Lotus Pavilion is quite famous among the literati and scholars of the Imperial City. First, it has the backing of the Seduction Sect, a legitimate super-grade sect of the Righteous Path. Anyone who enters the Seduction Sect can rightfully be called a Beauty, and the Sect places great importance on the Lotus Pavilion, seeing it as part of the disciples'' cultivation journey. Thus, one can imagine the caliber of the beauties at the Lotus Pavilion. Second, the courtesans of the Lotus Pavilion are indeed very talented, perhaps even more so than those of the Hanlin Academy. If one''s literary work is recognized by the Lotus Pavilion, fame in the Imperial City soon follows. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Naturally, Fairy Eternity didn''t care about this; she was just there for the spectacle. Today is the Lantern Festival, and the Lotus Pavilion is even livelier than usual. Inside the Lotus Pavilion, there isn''t the heavy scent of rouge that one might find in a typical brothel; on the contrary, it more closely resembles a refined haven, like the peach garden of immortals, frequented by gentlemen and ladies. There are also female cultivators in bright dresses flying in the sky, with long sashes swaying in the wind as they gently play the pipa, exuding a beauty reminiscent of an exotic Buddha Country. Fairy Eternity also saw many individuals she had defeated in the Rotan Forest. As for the young masters of the Imperial City, setting cultivation levels aside, they are certainly the most well-rounded in their skills. From a young age, they studied cultivation, Confucianism, and mastered both the literary and martial arts at private schools. If they did not study the knowledge of Confucianism and learn a few verses of classical poetry, it would be embarrassing to only be able to say Damn it, awesome when encountering formidable individuals later in life. The Lotus Pavilion is a respectable place; it doesn''t indulge in the matters of the boudoir, so it is not unusual for women to visit as well. Meng Jingyu''s curiosity was no less than Fairy Eternity''s; she looked enviously and curiously at the unique beauties. All the sisters are so pretty. Really? Fairy Eternity didn''t feel the same and thought the disciples of the Seduction Sect were rather plain. They couldn''t rank among the ancient top ten beauties, let alone compare to herself, the foremost of the ancient top ten beauties. You, little girl, will surely grow up to be prettier than all of them, said Fairy Eternity sincerely. She often had a knack for judging people accurately, and she was particularly fond of this young girl who had complimented her fighting style as handsome. Fairy Eternity affectionately pinched Meng Jingyu''s little nose, prompting a blushing Meng Jingyu to lower her head and hum a soft affirmative. Just as he walked in, Meng Jingzhou: Isn''t it a bit inappropriate for you, senior Fairy Eternity, to be using Lu Yang''s face while speaking such cheesy words? It''s a bit unsettling to watch. In the Spiritual Space, where Lu Yang was sparring with the Invincible Nascent Soul, he temporarily stopped his cultivation, looking at Fairy Eternity with a strange expression. Do you not understand the notion of gender differences, Fairy? Oh, Brother Lu is here too? Luo Wushuang noticed Lu Yang''s arrival at the Lotus Pavilion, his realm having recovered to the early stages of Spirit Transformation. Lu Yang is here? The same Lu Yang who showed great power in the Rotan Forest? Where is he? The battle in the Rotan Forest had only recently concluded, and the event was fresh in everyone''s memories. Even those who hadn''t participated had heard about it. The upstairs is quite lively, Fairy Eternity remarked, looking up to the highest floor of the Lotus Pavilion, where Luo Wushuang was standing by the railing, greeting her. Why not come up, Brother Lu? It is said that the true disciple of the Seduction Sect, Ye Mengyin, is cultivating here on the top floor, coaxed Zhong Yi, once again urging Lu Yang to go upstairs. Fairy Eternity continued to ignore Zhong Yi, holding Meng Jingyu''s little hand as they ascended the stairs. Meng Jingzhou raised an eyebrow, sensing that Zhong Yi had ulterior motives, but could he dare stop an Immortal from ascending? Brother Meng is here as well, greeted Luo Wushuang, who bowed and invited Meng Jingzhou and the others to join him at his table. Compared to the time in the Rotan Forest, Luo Wushuang was dressed more fastidiously and formally at the Lotus Pavilion, exuding an even more dignified presence. What''s this all about? Meng Jingzhou observed the literary and scholarly figures filling the top floor of the Lotus Pavilion, where a female cultivator sat behind a layer of green gauze, playing the mandolin; the music tinkled, as if bathing in the spring breeze. Luo Wushuang looked perplexed, Doesn''t Brother Meng know? I thought you, too, had come for Ye Mengyin. Meng Jingzhou did know of Ye Mengyin, a beauty on par with Junior Sister Tao. During the previous Great Daoist Competition, Ye Mengyin represented the mid-stage Golden Core cultivators of the Seduction Sect against Meng Jingzhou. Seeing that Meng Jingzhou truly was unaware, Luo Wushuang explained, Ye Mengyin has been at the Lotus Pavilion for only half a month and has already become the Courtesan. People are willing to spend a fortune for just a glimpse of her. But she is a direct disciple of the Seduction Sect, rumored to have the protection of the esteemed Qianjiao. Such an individual wouldn''t lack for Spirit Stones. Therefore, Ye Mengyin set a rule: whoever can compose poetry that satisfies her, will be granted an audience and a dance performed just for them. The dance of Ye Mengyin is not only extraordinarily beautiful but also greatly beneficial for cultivation. Luo Wushuang pursed her lips and gestured for Meng Jingzhou to look at the group of seated people, See, it''s already been five days and still, no one has produced a poem to her satisfaction. Today is the Festival of Lanterns, and Ye Mengyin has requested that the poems be related to the festival. Not everyone who came here did so for the dance of Ye Mengyin, many were here to make a name for themselves in the Imperial City. As they spoke, someone handed over their composed poem to a maid, who then passed it to Ye Mengyin behind the green gauze. Full moon, lanterns bright as day, Lantern Festival at the market''s gate, Riddles hidden in laughter''s sway, Sweet dumplings warm the throat, soft as silk''s embrace. Ye Mengyin read the poem in a soft voice and then continued playing her zither. There was an uproar of laughter from the crowd; this was nothing more than a mediocre ditty, daring to show its face in the Lotus Pavilion. The author of the poem fled in a panic. Swish! Zhong Yi snapped open his fan with great vigor and looked toward Lu Yang, saying softly with a laugh, Brother Lu, as a disciple of Daoist Buyu, should be well-versed in poetry, shouldn''t you try writing one? After all, Daoist Buyu left behind several famous pieces right here in the Lotus Pavilion. He was certain that Lu Yang was overflowing with talent in cultivation, but clueless about the scholarly arts of the Confucian cultivator; otherwise, why hadn''t his name come up before this? If Lu Yang''s attempt at poetry failed, he would only serve as a source of mockery, becoming a laughingstock. Fairy Eternity was puzzled, Since when was I skilled at poetry? Zhong Yi was at a loss for words, not expecting Fairy Eternity to admit it so straightforwardly, rendering his plans for provocation useless. Since Brother Lu is too timid to try, then allow me to give it a shot? the person behind Zhong Yi declared, looking at Fairy Eternity with slight contempt. Only then did Fairy Eternity notice there was someone behind Zhong Yi. Fairy Eternity pointed at the man, feigning a look of sudden realization, Oh, I remember you, you were beaten by me in the Luo Heavenly Forest! His combat power was average at best, hardly leaving an impression. Inside the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang could not help but introduce the man''s identity to Fairy Eternity, His name is Yang Changbin; his father is a scholar at the Hanlin Academy, and he himself is a Confucian cultivator. It''s said that he wrote characters at three, poems at five, and by ten, he could write essays. His poetry and essays are quite renowned in the Imperial City. Zhong Yi had brought Yang Changbin along especially to the Lotus Pavilion to write a poem. Seeing Lu Yang was also there, he planned to embarrass Lu Yang with poorly written poetry as a contrast to Yang Changbin''s expertise. Unfortunately for him, Lu Yang saw through his ruse and did not fall for it. It''s Yang Changbin! Damn, why did he have to come too! Yang Changbin''s fame was even greater than Lu Yang had imagined; the crowd, seeing him, showed expressions of regret, as if just by his composing a poem, he would win the favor of a dance from Ye Mengyin. Yang Changbin revealed a self-assured smile, having already thought of a poem related to the festival prompt before arriving. He had someone fetch ink, brush, paper, and inkstone, wrote down a poem with swift, dragon-like strokes, and had a maid pass it on. Behind the green gauze, Ye Mengyin once again stopped her zither playing to softly read the poem aloud, finishing with a rare critique. What a pity, while the words are beautiful, the overly ornate language has made it rather mediocre. The crowd burst into laughter; they had all thought, after hearing Ye Mengyin read it, that it was an exemplary poem that would win her favor. Yet, they hadn''t expected her to critique it so bluntly. Yang Changbin, red-faced with anger and embarrassment, turned back, glaring at the crowd furiously, especially at Fairy Eternity, who was laughing the loudest. With Brother Lu''s laughter so resounding, surely you have some ready work in your mind. Why not produce it for us all to see? Fairy Eternity scratched her head and hurriedly went into the Spiritual Space seeking help from her golden benefactor. Xiao Yang, can you write poetry? Lu Yang hesitated a little, Writing poetry is quite a challenge for me, but if you''re talking about reciting a few lines to make a show, I do have some. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 840 Chapter 840: Chapter 839: Becoming a Scribe in a Cultivation World Well, Brother Lu, if you can''t come up with anything, there''s no need to force it. Just admitting it would suffice, sneered Yang Changbin upon seeing Fairy Eternity deep in thought, certain that Lu Yang couldn''t produce a poem. Meng Jingzhou wanted to write poetry, but the problem was that he genuinely didn''t know how. The best he could muster resembled mere doggerel. Meng Jingyu stared eagerly at Fairy Eternity, tugging at her sleeve in concern. She could tell that Zhong Yi and Yang Changbin were deliberately targeting her brother Lu. Luo Wushuang frowned, feeling that Yang Changbin was going a bit too far. If I must write, then write I shall, declared Fairy Eternity, pulling out the Four Treasures of the Study from her Identity Jade and quickly penned a poem. That fast? Yang Changbin''s frown deepened. It was almost as if she had the poem premeditated, her pen flying across the paper without a moment''s hesitation. An ominous feeling arose without warning; perhaps Lu Yang truly was a master of the Confucianism Path. The maid took the poem and handed it to Ye Mengyin behind the green gauze. Ye Mengyin noticed the movement before the green gauze and, upon hearing that Yang Changbin had challenged Lu Yang to compose a poem, was prepared to bail Lu Yang out. However, to her surprise, Lu Yang was actually able to craft verses on the spot. She glanced over the short lines, her expression shifting to one of shock; her hands trembled uncontrollably with excitement. Was this really a poem Friend Lu Yang composed on the spot? She had been ready for Lu Yang''s poetry to fall short, even preparing to write and recite the verses for him. She had never expected Friend Lu Yang to possess such remarkable talent. Miss? A maid noticed Ye Mengyin''s reaction and reminded her in a whisper. Ye Mengyin, as if waking from a dream, regained her composure and steadied her spirit, ready to recite the poem. Why hasn''t Daoist Ye begun the reading? Zhong Yi raised an eyebrow. This was an unprecedented occurrence, and everyone was curious. Just then, from behind the green gauze, came the clear voice of Ye Mengyin: Green Jade Case on Yuanxiao Everyone quieted down, eager to hear whether Lu Yang had written a mere doggerel or a fine piece. The east wind unfurls flowers on a thousand branches. And blows down stars like falling rain. The scent of fine steeds and ornate carriages fills the street. As the sounds of phoenix flutes stir the air, the light of the jade flask shifts, and for one night dragon and phoenix dance. Silence filled the air. All present were immersed in the imagery of the verses, unable to extricate themselves: For one night, dragon and phoenix dance With just a few short lines, the splendor of Yuanxiao is depicted so vividly. There were indeed many poems describing Yuanxiao scenery, but to so instantly captivate with a mere handful of lines had been unheard of for centuries. Some cast stealthy glances at Yang Changbin; regardless of how the latter half turned out, the exquisitely descriptive artistry of the opening alone put it streets ahead of Yang Changbin''s overly ornate composition. Yang Changbin''s complexion turned ashen. He had not expected that his carefully prepared poem would be overshadowed by Lu Yang''s spontaneous work. He let out a derisive snort. What did it matter if the first half was well written? If the latter half proved mediocre, it would ruin the entire poem. Meng Jingzhou, on the other hand, wasn''t too surprised. After all, an Ancient Immortal capable of anything would have no trouble composing a few lines of excellent poetry. Meng Jingyu admired Fairy Eternity with a sense of reverence, finding her increasingly impressive. Could Brother Lu, with his high talent in cultivation and combat, also excel so in poetry and prose? From behind the green gauze, Ye Mengyin softly read the latter half. Moths in snow willows, threads of gold. Silent laughter slips away with a faint fragrance. In the crowd, I search for him a thousand times over. Then suddenly, turning my head, that man is there in the dim light of fading lanterns. As she read the last line, Ye Mengyin gazed dreamily at it; having only skimmed it previously, she had not appreciated the meaning within the words. But as she read it aloud before everyone, she gradually discerned Lu Yang''s intent. That man is there in the dim light of fading lanterns. Could this line be meant for her? Utter silence prevailed. After listening to the second verse, someone who was about to drink tea froze with their arm in mid-air, holding the teacup, unable to bring it to their lips for a long time. Many others turned their heads in shock to look at Fairy Eternity, their faces brimming with disbelief. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the first verse''s description of beautiful scenery was a rare and exquisite phrase, then the second verse elevated this piece of poetry to an even higher level. A phrase for the ages! Once this verse was recited, it outshone all through the ages, and any other poem depicting the Lantern Festival paled in comparison. There was simply no chance of surpassing it! Yang Changbin had intended to find fault in the second verse to embarrass Lu Yang, but when Ye Mengyin recited it, his mouth opened, yet he was rendered speechless, ultimately closing it in dismay. He didn''t even have the qualification to critique this poem. Why are you all looking at me? Fairy Eternity turned to Meng Jingyu next to her, meeting her gaze, puzzled by everyone''s intense reaction and feeling somewhat baffled. Meng Jingyu was still immersed in the verse I searched for him thousands of times in the crowd, then turned back unexpectedly, and there he was, at the place where the lights were dim, and her heart began to beat uncontrollably as she locked eyes with Fairy Eternity. Was this using poetry to express love, could it be that Brother Lu had been looking for her all along? Very good, I had no idea that Brother Lu indeed received the true teachings of Daoist Buyu, to be able to compose such a timeless masterpiece! Zhong Yi had planned to use this opportunity to make Lu Yang appear foolish, but he didn''t expect Lu Yang to have hidden his depth so well. Previously, Lu Yang had only shown his identity as a Cultivation genius, never revealing his Confucian Cultivator identity. Zhong Yi considered himself to be quite scheming, but if he possessed such talent, he certainly would have been unable to conceal it, and would have become renowned worldwide for it long ago, rather than waiting until today. And the provocations he had made several times before Lu Yang hadn''t been fooled by any of them. Zhong Yi looked at Lu Yang with a hint of fear in his eyes, realizing that opposing someone with such a profound and unfathomable mind would surely spell misfortune for himself! This is called not being proficient in poetry? Luo Wushuang recalled what Lu Yang had just said, and watched him with a mixture of laughter and tears. If this is considered not proficient, then no one in the world would dare to claim to be a poet or lyricist. Just learned it, Fairy Eternity chuckled and scratched the back of her head. She had seen such expressions on people''s faces before, when she took Xiao Ling and Lianyi out to play the fool to catch the wise. She never expected that the poem composed for her by Second-in-command would have a similar effect. Xiao Yang, you''re amazing! In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity excitedly looked at Lu Yang, feeling such sensations for the first time in a long while. Hmm, Xiao Yang, what is that expression? Lu Yang looked strange, having anticipated everyone''s reactions. He sighed, Nothing, I just didn''t expect that my identity could also be used this way. Lu Yang truly didn''t expect that one day he would be able to show off pretending to be an official scholar, even though it was Fairy Eternity using his identity to do so. Fairy Eternity didn''t quite understand what Lu Yang meant. Your identity? She remembered Lu Yang often saying that she was supposed to be the golden finger, like a living grandfather or grandmother by his side. She asked Lu Yang what he meant, and he explained it was like residing in the Spiritual Space, able to use knowledge to help the master of the body show off. Realizing this, Fairy Eternity had an epiphany, Oh, I get it, so according to your terminology, Xiao Yang, your current identity is like a ''pocket-sized little old man''! Lu Yang: I help you show off, Fairy, and this is how you repay me? NovelFire.site .co Chapter 841 Chapter 841: Chapter 840: Can''t Jump to Save His Life The old youngster Lu Yang was pondering a serious question. As a transmigrator with modern knowledge, not only had he become a disciple of the top sect in the world, but he had also become the top-ranked junior brother, hosting an ancient immortal in his body, and was friends with the highest-status young master. His cultivation talent was among the top of his generation, with hardly a few to rival him throughout history. So why was it never his turn to show off? I invite Daoist Lu Yang to come in for a chat, came Ye Mengyin''s voice from behind the blue gauze. No one was surprised. If Lu Yang''s poem couldn''t satisfy Ye Mengyin, then it wasn''t their problem, but rather that the Lotus Pavilion deliberately didn''t want to entertain them. Fairy Eternity, amid the envious and admiring gazes of those present, lifted the blue gauze and saw Ye Mengyin, who hadn''t shown her face for several days. Fairy Eternity had some impression of Ye Mengyin. After all, she had organized the 120,000th anniversary celebration of the Seek Dao Sect. In the Imperial City, rumors spread of Ye Mengyin''s irresistible charm and beauty that could capture hearts at first sight. Ye Mengyin indeed lived up to her reputation, being so stunning that her natural coquettishness and every little movement had their own grace, even surpassing Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting in seductive power. But Fairy Eternity felt none of this allureCYe Mengyin wasn''t even as beautiful as herself. Ye Mengyin, meeting Fairy Eternity''s clear gaze, was rather shocked. Her allure affected even her fellow senior and junior sisters, and Meng Jingzhou''s ability to defeat her last time relied on his willpower. This was the first time someone looked at her with such clarity as Lu Yang. Daoist Lu Yang, it''s been a while. Would you care to step into to side room for a conversation? Ye Mengyin asked, her cheeks flushed. It was her first time inviting a male cultivator into her boudoir. They were separated from the others by only a layer of blue gauze. Their voices and movements were clearly observed by everyone present, leaving no room for privacy. Sure, Fairy Eternity agreed without overthinking, readily accepting the invitation. In the boudoir, with a spot of cinnabar between her brows and wearing a radiant, flowing long dress embroidered with intricate patterns of apsaras and auspicious clouds in vibrant colors, and her skirt fluttering with her dance moves while her hair swayed in the breeze, Ye Mengyin seemed even more lively. Watching this dance was greatly beneficial for one''s mind state in cultivation. Your dancing is not good, Fairy Eternity couldn''t help but criticize. This level of dancing was too poor, far from Zhu Tian''s standard. Dancing should be an expression of the heart, and look at you, your moves are all stiff and rigid, lacking spiritual energy. Come, follow me. Fairy Eternity herself demonstrated, her movements light and ethereal, like a stunning fairy stepping out of an ancient painting, every frown and smile exuding an indescribable charm, a dance that Ye Mengyin, who only relied on her coquettishness, couldn''t begin to compare with. Ye Mengyin was stunned. Elder Brother Lu Yang could dance? She had entered the path through dance and possessed the highest dancing talent within the Seduction Sect, otherwise she wouldn''t have qualified to represent her sect in the Seek Dao competition. Ye Mengyin had thought that among her peers, no one could surpass her in dancing. Turns out, among the female cultivators, indeed there wasn''t anyone, but among the male cultivators, there was one. Could Daoist Buyu actually be adept at dancing? Ye Mengyin recalled the rumors about Daoist Buyu and hadn''t heard anything about dancing skills. Although Fairy Eternity danced gracefully and beautifully, she was currently using Lu Yang''s body, which looked quite awkward from the outside. Luckily, Ye Mengyin truly loved dance and didn''t mind the odd dissonance of Lu Yang''s appearance, earnestly learning from Fairy Eternity. Ah, that''s better. You need to comprehend the meaning behind the dance, not just copy the moves. Fairy Eternity was actually even more skilled at dancing than Zhu Tian. Both Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had learned from her, but she was self-conscious about her status. During gatherings of immortals in ancient times, she would let Zhu Tian perform, content to just watch from the side. Although Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had learned the dance, when it came to innate talent for dance, they still couldn''t match Zhu Tian. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity, with jewels and gold adorning her hair and her hairdo elegantly coiffed, with vermillion eyeshadow at the corners of her eyes and donned in a robe of bright yellow, danced gracefully in the great hall, every inch of her skin from her jet-black hair tips to her rounded, jade-like toes brimming with vibrant energy. Fairy Eternity had not danced for a long time, and she needed to dance in sync in the Spiritual Space and reality to regain the sensation. Lu Yang watched Fairy Eternity''s dance, absorbed in thought about which historical minister had the privilege of seeing the monarch dance. After the dance, Ye Mengyin was out of breath and panting, yet her smile was bright and joyous. She could feel her significant progress in the art of dance. Many thanks to Elder Brother Lu Yang for the instruction! She bowed earnestly, not daring any negligence. With this guidance, she saved ten years of arduous cultivation C addressing him as Honored Master would not be too much. However, she was still puzzled about the last phrase Lu Yang spoke, But the one was at the place where the lights were waning. What did it really mean? Was it truly written for her? If it was meant for her, it didn''t seem quite right given what followed after entering the boudoir. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that Elder Brother Lu Yang was disappointed with her because of her lack of dance talent? Ye Mengyin grew more convinced of this possibility the more she thought about it. The words created by Fairy Eternity at the Lotus Pavilion quickly spread throughout the Imperial City, shocking even the great Confucian Cultivators of the Hanlin Academy. A good poem could not only make one famous for generations, but more importantly, it could become a means of cultivation for Confucian Cultivators. This poem is even better than the ones made by Old Buyu by quite a margin. It seems Lu Yang''s learning doesn''t just depend on Old Buyu; his innate talent for Confucian cultivation is also incredibly astounding! Magic skills, Sword Cultivators, Confucian Cultivators His talent surpasses even that of Old Buyu. The outside world spreads word that he has the potential to become an immortal, and it seems the rumors are true. Pay attention to this line in the second part of the poem ''I searched for him in the crowd, time and again. Suddenly turning around, the one was there, at the place where the lights were waning.'' People outside say it was written for a young girl from the Seduction Sect, but I have a different opinion. Why not share your thoughts, Elder Brother Zeng? You must have heard numerous rumors about Lu Yang. Have you ever heard any involving love affairs? Not even once, right? This indicates that Lu Yang might be indifferent to such matters, and this poem isn''t as superficial as the world believes. Under this major premise, if we look at the phrase, ''The one was at the place where the lights were waning,'' ''the one'' might very well refer to himself! The meaning of this line, then, is that Lu Yang underwent untold hardships in his cultivation, seeking something he could never find, and finally had an epiphany, realizing that what he sought was truly his own heart! I''ve seen too many cultivators who have lost their way and their hearts after embarking on the path of cultivation. Even though they have achieved some progress, they seem lost and confused, resulting in a lack of power for further advancement. Knowing others is wisdom but knowing oneself is enlightenment. By incorporating his cultivation insights into this poem, Lu Yang aims to awaken many cultivators, prompting them to introspect and to overcome the barriers within their hearts. Wow, it does seem to be the case. The residence of the Second Prince. The Second Prince, staring intently at the intelligence in his hand, had a gleam in his eye. Securing the throne will require Lu Yang''s assistance. It''s time to make contact with him. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 842 Chapter 842: Chapter 841: Great Foolishness Masquerades as Wisdom The Second Prince did not find the Immortal Herbs that could extend one''s lifespan in the East Sea. But this did not affect his plan. If he could find the Immortal Herbs in the East Sea and prolong the Emperor''s life, his own stature in the Emperor''s heart would rise, and he might even surpass his elder brother and be designated as Crown Prince. If he failed to find the Immortal Herbs, it would still be fine, since the Emperor would see his filial piety. Compared to his elder brother, who did nothing, this was still a point in his favor. Besides, going to the East Sea was truly dangerous, with the battle between two Immortals in the Dragon Palace. A slight repercussion and he would have died an untimely death. Having gone through such a perilous situation, the Emperor could not possibly remain indifferent. Therefore, whether he found the Immortal Herbs or not was not important. What was important was that he had gone to the East Sea. Even so, after he returned and waited a year, as the Emperor''s health progressively declined, the appointment of a successor was still not announced, which made him somewhat anxious. It was then that Lu Yang arrived at the Imperial City, and through the acquaintances from the East Sea, he invited Lu Yang to his residence for a chat, to connect emotionally, and for Lu Yang to help him ascend the throneCall of which seemed quite natural. Very few knew that the Second Prince was a person of meticulous thoughts. Hmm, the second son of the Xia Family wants to invite this Fairy over? Fairy Eternity received the invitation and found that the Imperial City was indeed bustling. She received invitations every day. Apart from the second son of the Xia Family''s, there were also numerous poets and scholars'' invites following one another, all of them inviting her to write poetry. She rejected them all according to Lu Yang''s advice. Your Majesty, you should call him the Second Prince, Lu Yang reminded her. Calling him the second son of the Xia Family in front of the Second Prince would mean waiting for a grimace from him. Oh, alright then. Fairy Eternity was a qualified Emperor, open to advice and amenable. Whatever Lu Yang suggested, she listened to it. Then let''s go to the second son of the Xia Family''s place. Fairy Eternity liked lively places, and the invitation said that the second son of the Xia Family would host a banquet for Lu Yang. Let''s also call on Old Meng. He''s more familiar with affairs in the Imperial City, so we won''t be completely in the dark when we get to the second son of the Xia Family the Second Prince''s house, Lu Yang said, nearly slipping up and continuing with Fairy Eternity''s designation. Meng Jingzhou furrowed his brow upon learning that the Second Prince intended to host a banquet for Lu Yang. Based on his understanding of the Second Prince, this banquet was likely not going to be as simple as just having a meal. However, since the Immortal wanted to go, he didn''t dare to stop her. If any issues arose, he would just step in to shield the Immortal. This time, Meng Jingzhou did not bring Meng Jingyu; this kind of occasion was not suitable for Meng Jingyu to attend. The Second Prince''s banquet was scheduled for three days later. After three days, Fairy Eternity went to the banquet accompanied by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The Second Prince placed great importance on Lu Yang. On the day of the banquet, he personally greeted Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou at the entrance. He saw them from a distance, hurried over, and with a warm but appropriate smile, he greeted them with a bow, Gentlemen, since we parted in the East Sea, it has been a year since we last met, and I have missed you dearly. Meng Jingzhou maintained a similar smile and returned the greeting with a bow, Your Highness, the Prince, is too kind. Please, come inside. Please. The purpose of the Second Prince''s banquet was to welcome and catch up with Lu Yang. Now that the key guest had arrived, the banquet naturally started as expected. Perhaps worried that the banquet would not be lively enough, the Second Prince also invited many young nobles. Lu Yang knew a small portion of them, but he had never seen even more of them, meaning that the young nobles the Second Prince had invited were not all of his peers. As the three took their seats, the Second Prince initiated conversation, I have long heard that Cultivator Lu Yang has arrived in the Imperial City. Unfortunately, I have been busy with official duties and could not entertain Cultivator Lu Yang. Today, I have finally found some free time to welcome and refresh Cultivator Lu Yang, and I hope you do not take offense. Cultivator Lu Yang has made quite a name for himself in the Imperial City, not only defeating all peer geniuses but also composing a poem at Lotus Pavilion that won universal acclaim. Even the great scholars of the Imperial Academy praised your composition, proclaiming that your poem possesses the ability to enlighten and reveal truth. Come, let me introduce these gentlemen to you. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the grandson of the Minister of the Treasury, Hong Guanshan. This is the son of the chief historian of the Great Marshal''s residence, Kong De. This is The Second Prince introduced them one by one, while Hong Guanshan and others wore arrogant smiles, taking pride in their own identity. Fairy Eternity merely nodded politely. She was not interested in the identities of these people, and terms like ''Minister of the Treasury'' were also unknown to her. Meng Jingzhou listened by the side, his expression changing subtly. Fairy Eternity might not understand what these people represented, but he certainly did. These people were involved in all aspects of Great Xia: the military, finances, the security of Imperial City, and so forth. If they could all be utilized by the Second Prince, it would be an extremely formidable force. This was the Second Prince introducing to Lu Yang just how many people supported him. Fairy Eternity, growing impatient with the introductions, finally couldn''t help but ask, Why do you always have to mention their fathers and grandfathers when introducing them? Are they not well-known by themselves? When I introduce myself, as long as I say I am Lu Yang, everyone knows who I am without saying anything else. As these words were spoken, the smiles on the faces of Hong Guanshan and the others became stiff, striking a nerve. Merely at a glance, he had made them feel utterly self-conscious. This ability to discern the truth was truly terrifying. No wonder the Second Prince was so eager to win over Lu Yang! And what does their status have to do with me? Fairy Eternity asked, puzzled. She didn''t care what these people were called, let alone who their fathers and grandfathers were. She would rather the introductions be finished quickly and the banquet begin without delay. Moved by this development, the Second Prince didn''t believe for a moment that Lu Yang didn''t understand the introductions. Lu Yang said he didn''t care about their status. Was he implying that he didn''t want to join this imperial power struggle? Seeing this, the Second Prince simply stopped introducing his own supporters and started the banquet, following Lu Yang''s lead. The banquet proceeded normally with dancing girls for entertainment, toasts made amid laughter, and revelry with wine. The dancers were graceful, but next to Ye Mengyin, they paled in comparison, and compared to Fairy Eternity, they were not even worthy to carry her shoes. Fairy Eternity wasn''t much interested in dancing. Put on a show with Zhu Tian, and that might be worth watching. Fairy Eternity wasn''t too fond of drinking. She remembered the Time Immortal soaking his body in a vat of Immortal Wine, the aroma overpowering, causing even Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators to feel dizzy and as if they were in the land of immortals upon just a whiff. At that time, Qilin Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong faced the wine vat and drank, acting like drunken fools afterward, in a most unseemly display. Fairy Eternity, considering herself one of the top ten beauties of ancient times, felt she needed to maintain her status and could not engage in such undignified behavior, so she was somewhat resistant to wine. Oh, Xiao Yang, would you like to see the scene of Qilin Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong acting like drunken fools? I have the images retained, she offered. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang quickly shook his head. Such a sight was a death sentence for anyone who watched; he preferred to live a little longer. The Second Prince got thoroughly drunk, and, under the influence of the wine, he approached Lu Yang and began to pour out his woes. Lu Yang, my friend, my heart aches. The Emperor''s time is running short, yet the succession remains undecided. My elder brother claims he has no desire to cling to the throne, but in the royal family, there are no true affectionsCwho can say for sure? And there are the fourth and fifth brothers, claiming indifference toward the throne, yet they prepare in secret. The Second Prince shook his head and sighed, his voice filled with genuine sorrow, The winds of change are unpredictable in Imperial City. You, being an outsider, see it all most clearly. Tell me, who in the end shall seize the throne? The people indulging in the feast overheard the Second Prince''s drunken words and pretended to discuss among themselves while they secretly observed Lu Yang''s reaction. His Highness was using the wine to speak frankly, wanting to know if Lu Yang would join their camp. Meng Jingzhou''s expression changed subtly, realizing this as well. If the response were to be careless, it might drag both the Meng Family and the Seek Dao Sect into the competition for the throne! And both the Meng Family and the Seek Dao Sect had always maintained a neutral stance, not taking part in the struggle for the throne! Such a precedent could not be set! Lu Yang also realized this was the Second Prince''s true purpose in inviting him over. He was being forced to take sides! His response had to be cautious not to give the Second Prince any opening. Just as Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were both considering how to reply, Fairy Eternity interjected with a surprised expression and asked: Does it mean that I get to decide who becomes the Emperor? NovelFire.site .co Chapter 843 Chapter 843: Chapter 842: We Should Learn More from the Fairy Fairy Eternity had thought that establishing her own Great Soy Dynasty would be quite an endeavor, such as requiring her and Miss Yun to take action, overthrowing the Great Xia Dynasty, and establishing a new dynasty. Considering that overthrowing Great Xia was not something that could be resolved through force alone and would likely meet with considerable resistance, Fairy Eternity had always been too lazy to create the Great Soy Dynasty in the outside world. Who would have thought that the royal family of Great Xia would be so agreeable, allowing whomever she wanted to become the emperor to assume the throne. She was now the Acting Sect Master of the Seek Dao Sect, the Master of the Heavenly Court, and soon to be the founding emperor of the Great Soy Dynasty. Being the leader of the three most powerful entities in the world was a privilege she had not even enjoyed during the Ancient Times. She would say, where in the world are there so many conniving plots? Look, everyone is a good person. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with astonishment and disbelief. Fairy, was your intelligence all just for show before? Xiao Yang, why are you always looking at me? Fairy Eternity asked, puzzled by the sight of Lu Yang. It was the first time she had seen the second-in-command with such a shocked expression. It''s nothing, I just think the Fairy is very smart. Of course I am smart. Although she didn''t understand why the second-in-command had suddenly said this, Fairy Eternity was nonetheless happy to hear Lu Yang praise her intelligence. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In reality, Meng Jingzhou admired Fairy Eternity''s response immensely. Truly worthy of being an Immortal, not only is her cultivation level revered since ancient times, but her emotional intelligence is also extraordinarily high, leaving others in the dust. In contrast, Lu Yang had the Immortal by his side all these years and had learned nothing, spending his days plotting against himself. You should learn a thing or two in the Spiritual Space! Upon hearing Fairy Eternity''s reply, everyone''s expressions changed, admiring her sharp response. She skillfully avoided answering the question and even ensnared the Second Prince! The Second Prince was at a loss whether to say Lu Yang decides or Lu Yang does not decide. To say he decides is to commit a severe crime worthy of death; to say he does not decide is to imply that Lu Yang is useless, and the Second Prince would lose face trying to associate with him. Such scheming, such calculation, coupled with her formidable cultivation level, no wonder she is called the number one among the younger generation! Even Daoist Buyu at his young age could not achieve this level! Fortunately, the Second Prince was meticulous in his thinking. Although startled by Fairy Eternity''s response, he continued to feign drunkenness, which would give him an excuse to deny responsibility if something happened later. Suddenly, Fairy Eternity added, If you don''t know who should be emperor, then I will become the emperor. Would you like to seek a position under me? The Second Prince immediately broke out in a cold sweat and dared not pretend to be drunk anymore. If he kept up the act, who knows what kind of treasonous words Lu Yang might utter next. It was said that when Lu Yang was in the Luo Heavenly Forest, he had boasted of his desire to create the Great Soy Dynasty, and now he was bringing up the topic again. Could it be that he had anticipated his own actions back in the Luo Heavenly Forest? What terrifying foresight. Some jokes, Lu Yang can make, but he cannot. Who is Lu Yang? He is the next Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, highly valued by the Semi-Immortal Yun Zhi. During his disappearance in the East Sea, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord personally came looking for him, which shows how much importance the Vast Sea Daoist Lord places on Lu Yang, not to mention that Lu Yang had saved the life of a Dragon Clan Ancestor. The future Immortal Sect Master and someone who has extremely close relationships with three Semi-Immortals, no one can match his status or background. As long as Lu Yang is just talking and not truly plotting rebellion, who would dare to take action against him? Not even the emperor dares. Prince Lu Yang was just making a joke, the Second Prince did not dare to continue the conversation. If he kept going along with it, it wasn''t just his chance to inherit the throne that would be in jeopardy, but his current position as the prince would be at risk as well. The Second Prince looked at Fairy Eternity with a hint of reverence. This was the first time he had encountered a genius whose mind was even more meticulous than his own. Indeed, there is always someone higher, and a heaven above heavens. Fairy Eternity didn''t understand why everyone looked at her with reverence. Was it because she was about to become the emperor? It seemed to make sense. The Second Prince changed the subject and, pointing at the dancers, said, Does Friend Lu Yang have any interest in these dancers? If you''re interested, you can take them all back with you. Intercourse Cultivation with them could even increase your Cultivation Level. What do I need them for? Seeing Lu Yang''s refusal, the Second Prince wasn''t surprised; with Ye Mengyin, the bright pearl, as a precedent, these dancers indeed wouldn''t catch his eye. He clapped his hands, and a procession of attendants carrying trays filed out from a smaller room. Each tray held a variety of rare treasures and secret Cultivation Techniques that were very helpful for cultivation. Any one of these items, if taken out, would qualify as the final auction item at an auction, and even the other invited guests coveted these objects with a burning gaze. His Highness had truly spared no expense. I felt a kindred spirit when I first met Friend Lu Yang, so I prepared some modest gifts. I ask that you, Friend Lu Yang, accept them and not look down upon them, he said. Fairy Eternity truly looked down on them; with just a glance, she recognized the origins of these items, which were of no help to her. In fact, the stones at the entrance of her Abode were more valuable than these items. But on second thought, these items were not for her use; they were for Lu Yang''s use. Then there was indeed some help in them. These treasures were carefully prepared by the Second Prince for Lu Yang, with the intent of making this connection. If Lu Yang accepted these items, it would imply he was inclined to stand on his side. Very anxiously, the Second Prince observed Lu Yang''s reactions in secret. For free? Fairy Eternity thought, Imperial City sure has a lot of good people. Naturally, the Second Prince nodded and said with a smile. Then I''ll not be polite, thank you. The head attendant took out a Storage Ring, collected all the items from the trays into the Storage Ring, and presented it with both hands. Seeing Fairy Eternity accept the Storage Ring, the Second Prince''s smile deepened. It seems that all the previous talk was because she didn''t want to be tested. Even if she didn''t support him in the future after accepting these treasures, she wouldn''t oppose him either. What free gifts? No reward without meritChow could there be anything given for free in this world? Everything comes at a price. Fairy, you shouldn''t take these things, Lu Yang said with slight concern from within the Spiritual Space. If it had been him, he wouldn''t have accepted anything from the Second Prince. Hmm? Why can''t I take them? Fairy Eternity didn''t understand why her golden finger was so anxious. By accepting the gifts, it''s as if you''ve taken a side. Taken a side? What side? Eating from someone''s hand softens the mouth, accepting someone''s generosity obliges you to do their bidding, Lu Yang tried to explain in plain terms. Didn''t I confirm beforehand? They were just giving it for free, Fairy Eternity replied, always meticulous and thorough in her actions. What if you become enemies in the future? Would you lay a hand on the Second Prince then? Of course, I would, Fairy Eternity found the Second-in-command''s question utterly nonsensical. Moreover, it''s not like I took it for nothing. I did say thank you, after all. Lu Yang: Maybe I''m being thin-skinned; should I learn from Fairy on how to be more thick-skinned? NovelFire.site .co Chapter 844 Chapter 844: Chapter 843: So Emperor Xia Holds Such a High Status After returning to the Meng Residence, Meng Jingzhou found his father and detailed the events that had occurred at the Second Prince''s official residence. Upon hearing this, Meng Potian was not surprised by the Second Prince''s efforts to win over Lu Yang. He looked at Lu Yang with a smile, Among the nine princes, it''s not only the Second Prince who wants to make contact with Little Lu. It seems he is the first one who couldn''t restrain himself, which is normal, considering his usual inability to remain composed. Not just him? Meng Jingzhou was surprised, it turned out Old Lu was quite popular. Since the Crown Prince is not very keen on succeeding to the throne, it''s inevitable that some princes become interested in it. According to the intelligence we''ve gathered, the Fourth Prince and Fifth Prince are also willing to compete for it. Is the throne really that attractive? Meng Jingzhou thought to himself that the throne was useless; he wouldn''t want it even if it were offered to him. Meng Potian glanced at his son and Lu Yang. They were all family, so there was nothing he couldn''t say, That is the throne, bearing the State Destiny, carrying the will of countless people, the one who sits below one and above tens of thousands. As long as the one in the forbidden area of the Imperial Palace doesn''t intervene, then Emperor Xia is the most respected person under heaven, with no one who dares to defy his will. In the Spiritual Space, upon hearing Meng Potian''s words, Lu Yang pondered; it seemed to be true, Emperor Xia did indeed appear to be a highly respected individual. Why didn''t I feel this way before? Lu Yang wondered, recalling his previous impression of Emperor Xia. Then he remembered, the first time he met Emperor Xia was when Fairy Eternity wanted Emperor Xia to be the fourth in charge. Then it was Fairy Eternity serving as the Acting Sect Master, challenging not only the masters of the Four Great Immortal Sects but also Emperor Xia, which frightened Emperor Xia into granting him various privileges such as entering the court without bowing and ascending the hall bearing a sword. With these experiences, plus Fairy Eternity constantly nagging about the Ancient Immortal''s embarrassing moments, it was hard for him to feel any awe towards Emperor Xia. You have also had contact with Great Yu Cultivators, especially since your Seek Dao Sect captured Master of All Laws from the Great Yu Alliance, as well as Wu Youdao, the sixth Emperor Yu, and the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu. Why have they chosen to awaken at this time? Is it merely for immortality? No, they have the intention to replace Great Xia and rebuild Great Yu. Meng Potian did not know that Wu Youdao and the second Imperial Teacher of Great Qian had also been captured by the Seek Dao Sect. It is said that the one in the forbidden area of the Imperial Palace does not take action unless the life or death of Great Xia is at stake, thus sitting on the throne would actually mean being the master of the Central Continent. Exactly what realm is that person from the forbidden area of the Imperial Palace? Meng Jingzhou had long heard of an ancestor from the Jiang Family in the forbidden area of the Imperial Palace. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Potian''s expression turned grave as if discussing some sort of taboo, and slowly let out two words. Immortal. Oh, I guessed as much. Fairy Eternity and Meng Jingzhou accepted this fact calmly, showing none of the intense emotional changes Meng Potian had expected. Both Great Qian and Great Yu were founded by Immortals, so it was only logical for Great Xia to have an Immortal as well. Meng Potian''s face twitched slightly, wondering what these two young men had encountered outside, for they seemed entirely unimpressed by the notion of an Immortal. No wonder our ancestors couldn''t beat those of the Jiang Family, Meng Jingzhou understood, knowing why their ancestors had lost; Jiang Pingan was an Immortal, and it was impossible for a mere gentleman like Meng to win against him. Our ancestors were really disappointing, had they won, I would be the Crown Prince now. Meng Jingzhou felt the weight on his shoulders grow heavier, realizing that the task of producing an Immortal for the Meng Family had fallen on him. So now you understand why the throne is so important; it''s akin to being the spokesperson for an Immortal. While they were speaking, the door was knocked on, and housekeeper Xu entered. Master, someone is here to repay a debt. The housekeeper Xu rarely referred to Meng Potian as big brother, as calling him big brother gave off the impression that they were some sort of underworld force, especially with a phrase like big brother, someone is here to repay a debt, making the Meng Family seem like some kind of illegal operation. The Meng Family had always been law-abiding in their dealings, unlike a demonic sect which had never registered as an illegal organization. Who is it? Meng Potian asked. Normally, mundane matters of lending and repaying debt could be handled by Xu You without necessitating the involvement of the family head. For Xu You to inform him meant the person''s identity was not low, or the amount being repaid was substantial. The man claims to be Shi Huagu, wishing to repay the ten billion Spirit Stones he once owed. Meng Potian nodded, One billion spirit stones is indeed a sizable sum. Shi Huagu I remember he is the one who opened the Come Again Barbecue chain, right? Meng Potian had some impression of this newly risen commercial prodigy. But I don''t recall us ever lending him money. Especially when it involved lending one billion spirit stones, Meng Potian would definitely have remembered. The promissory note has been checked, it is indeed issued by our Meng Family. The only thing is that the debtor''s column has been altered by causality divine ability, it seems he voluntarily took on the previous debtor''s responsibility. Meng Potian was moved by this, hardly believing there could be such a person of deep feeling and loyalty in the world. Come, take me to see him. Meng Potian had just stepped one foot out the door when he turned his head and shouted to Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang, You two probably haven''t seen the repayment process before. Come take a look and gain some experience. Even if Meng Potian hadn''t said anything, Meng Jingzhou would have wanted to join the excitement. The name Shi Huagu was all too familiar to him. The Meng Residence''s guest reception area. There were many private rooms in the reception area, differing in quality according to the business value. Shi Huagu was nervously waiting in a superior private room for someone from the Meng Family who could make decisions to arrive. Don''t be nervous, you''ve already saved up one billion spirit stones, haven''t you? Sect Leader Mu Baiyi had also come. Shi Huagu''s debt, including the issues left by the previous leader, was somewhat official business. He had accompanied him to prevent any hitches along the way. At last I don''t have to fear the lightning strikes anymore, Shi Huagu sighed with relief. He had waited for four long years for this day, enduring a thunder tribulation each month, fifty tribulations in total. It was a miracle that he was still alive. He should never have been so reckless as to steal Qin Haoran''s treasure in the first place. This was no treasure at all! Had it not been for the Heavenly Court Sect showing him the way, he would have had no idea how many lifetimes it would take to accumulate so many spirit stones. Are you Shi Huagu? Meng Potian appeared with Meng Jingzhou and the possessed Lu Yang, his face beaming with a warm and sincere smile. Yes. Shi Huagu noticed Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang, and was slightly startled, not expecting these two to be present. He had met Lu Yang once when he sought Tao Yaoye for advertising, while he had only seen portraits of Meng Jingzhou. Mu Baiyi had met both of them in the corpse inn in Wild State. To Shi Huagu, they were just two talented juniors, so he didn''t think much of it. He handed over Qin Haoran''s promissory note, as well as the storage ring containing one billion spirit stones, to Meng Potian, anxiously waiting for the outcome. Meng Potian first inspected the promissory note carefully. The Meng Family always followed the rules; they wouldn''t take money that wasn''t theirs. Then he checked the storage ring three times. The Meng Family had its principles; the money that was theirs couldn''t be a cent short. Mmm, the promissory note is authentic, and there are indeed one billion spirit stones in the storage ring. Upon hearing this, Shi Huagu let out a sigh of relief, standing up to take his leave, but Meng Potian stopped him. Wait a moment, you haven''t paid the interest yet. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 845 Chapter 845: Chapter 844: This is much faster than robbing money Interest? Shi Huagu shuddered upon hearing this word. It was hard to imagine an Integration Stage Expert losing control over his own body. Yes, of course there''s interest on a loan. Otherwise, why would we lend you money? Meng Potian said as a matter of course, unable to understand why Shi Huagu had such a strong reaction. The Meng Family was not running a charity. Anyone could borrow money as long as they repaid it. If that weren''t the case, the Meng Family would have gone bankrupt a long time ago. Shi Huagu''s face, while smiling, looked even uglier than if he were crying. Dammit, how could I have constantly overlooked the existence of interest? Next to him, Mu Baiyi, who was responsible for appeasing his subordinates, also changed his expression and lost his composure. He too had forgotten about the interest. Not only did Shi Huagu owe money, but he also did. The difference was that he had disguised himself as a member of the Yaoyang Sect when borrowing money from the Land Money Trade Association. He had been thinking that the profits from the barbecue restaurant were decent enough, and he should pay off his debts quickly to avoid any troubles. If this got out, even being at the Half Step Pass Tribulation Stage wouldn''t save his life. How much how much is the interest? Shi Huagu stammered in fear, wishing he could dig up Qin Haoran''s corpse and whip it. Meng Potian was quite enthusiastic toward a big client like Shi Huagu and was impressed that Shi Huagu was willing to take on such a debt, being a man of integrity and emotion. However, as much as he admired Shi Huagu, the account needed to be settled clearly. You see, it was made very clear when you took out the loan. It was a ''Safe Tribulation Passing Insurance.'' If you successfully advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the interest would no longer be calculated. You''d only have to repay the principal. If the tribulation was failed, then a twelve percent annual interest rate would be applied. Meng Potian wrote and calculated the process in the air to help Shi Huagu understand. It has been forty years since the loan was taken out. It was agreed to use ''equal principal and interest'' for repayment. With a loan of one billion, that averages out to a repayment of one thousand one hundred million every month After subtracting the ten billion you''ve repaid, there''s still forty-five billion left. The air was filled with dense calculations, which terrified Shi Huagu. As an Integration Stage Expert, he certainly had the ability to do these simple calculations; he simply didn''t dare accept this reality. Off to the side, Mu Baiyi''s eyelids twitched. If he had that many Spirit Stones, Fengdu would have been built long ago. And that was just the Spirit Stones Shi Huagu owed. His own debt was even larger. He had thought that the sooner he repaid it, the sooner he''d be free, and he could speed up the construction of Fengdu. Now, it seemed better to put it off; there was no rush to build Fengdu. Recently, the Jiuyou Sect and Yaoyang Sect were prospering under the leadership of the Heavenly Court Sect. Guided by Young Sect Master Lu, the Yaoyang Sect soon changed its research direction, and solar-powered candles and such were about to be launched. Surely, they would make Spirit Stones faster than running a barbecue restaurant. Mu Baiyi tried to look on the bright side. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yangxin thought, no wonder the Meng Family follows the law so strictly. Earning money legally seems faster than breaking the law. You couldn''t rob as much money as they were making. Fairy Eternity felt a deep regret: What a shame. I''ve made a huge loss. I should have deposited some Spirit Stones in a bank. Thirty thousand no, forty thousand years have passed. How many Spirit Stones could I have earned! Uhm, may I ask, Your Highness, are you sure there''s any bank that''s been open from ancient times to now? Fairy Eternity thought about it, realizing Xiao Yang had a point. So Fairy Eternity returned to her usual cheerful self. Shi Huagu and Mu Baiyi left the Meng Residence, both looking dejected. Master, what''s the plan, return to headquarters? Mu Baiyi shook his head, Have you noticed that the living standards of the people in the Imperial City are higher than those in other cities? This means they are more accepting of new things. Previously, when we started our barbecue restaurant, we began in smaller places and gradually spread to the surrounding cities. Barbecue restaurants are quite common, our advantage is the taste is good, anyone can accept it, it isn''t a new thing. But not everything invented by the Yaoyang Sect can be accepted by everyone at first glance. I believe that if we want to break into the sun energy market, we need to start in the Imperial City. Then you go and contact the people of the Yaoyang Sect, let''s all come to the Imperial City to do some research. Shi Huagu thought it was no wonder that the other was a Master, this ability to observe and think was indeed stronger than his own. Father Emperor, your son has returned. Inside the Imperial Palace, the majestic Crown Prince kowtowed before Emperor Xia. Three months ago, someone accused officials in Ji State of corruption and deception. To investigate corrupt officials and their dishonest practices, Jiang Qun went to Ji State in disguise, interacted with the common people to find clues, confronted obstructing officials by revealing his identity, intimidated everyone, made the acquaintance of a beauty, and gained a romantic encounter. And now, he had just returned to the Imperial City. Unimaginably, he hadn''t seen his Father Emperor for three months, and now he was aged to such an extent. The once vigorous Emperor Xia was no longer to be seen; the current Emperor Xia was like an old man approaching the end of his life, face full of wrinkles, with drooping eyelids that covered his eyes. It had been agreed that he still had ten years of lifespan left, and yet not even half of that time had passed and he was already near his end! Emperor Xia was most fond of his eldest son. Seeing Jiang Qun return, he showed a smile, put down the memorial he was holding, and gestured for him to come closer. Father Emperor, your health Jiang Qun felt a surge of sorrow in his heart. He kneeled in front of the throne, letting his Father Emperor stroke his head, as if returning to his childhood when he would sit on his Father Emperor''s lap while he sat on the throne. Cough cough, it doesn''t matter, I know my own body, and I can still live for a while longer, Emperor Xia''s eyes were cloudy, his vision severely reduced, and his speech had a spray of saliva, not very articulate. Heaven still lacks the strength to take my life. I know you desire the freedom and have no intention to inherit the throne, as a parent, I will not force you, he continued. However, if the heir to the throne isn''t appointed early, and if one day I can''t hold on and depart this world, the Power of National Fate that clings to me will have no master, and it might cause turmoil. At that time, it will be unavoidable, requiring the ancestors to step in and suppress it. This State Destiny is the foundation of our Great Xia, we cannot afford any mishaps. Old Two is too scheming, often outsmarting himself, and Old Three knows he lacks the talent to govern, devoting himself to literature All eight of your younger brothers have various flaws, unfit for great responsibilities. I can''t rest easy entrusting the country to them, and you are also well aware of your seven sisters Father Emperor, please stop talking, I will take the throne! Jiang Qun was heartbroken, his voice choked with tears, and he nodded in agreement. He knew his Father Emperor had always thought highly of him, otherwise, he would not have entrusted him with dealing with the officials of Ji State, which was a way to establish prestige. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, that''s what you said, you can''t go back on your word! Emperor Xia suddenly sat upright, his eyes became clear and sharp, staring at Jiang Qun with an intensity that showed no sign of his impending end. Jiang Qun: Dad, if you''re fine, please stop the acting. Second brother said there is no truth in the royal family, it''s all about intrigue and plotting, and he was utterly right. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 846 Chapter 846: Chapter 845: The Cold Throne I''ve changed my mind, Crown Prince Jiang Qun declared composedly, not feeling an ounce of shame in his words. What do you mean I want to be emperor? Who heard that? Is there proof? Hey, I''ve taught you since you were little to keep your word and be trustworthy; have you forgotten that? Emperor Xia became agitated. It had not been easy to coax an admission out of him, and was revoking one''s word something so easily done? Jiang Qun looked incredulously at his imperial father. Where was your honesty and trustworthiness when you pretended to be sick just now? Your regret is useless; I''ve recorded it all with the Recording Orb, Emperor Xia, knowing what his eldest son was like, had made thorough preparations. Just honestly be the emperor, will you? I have no shame! insisted Jiang Qun, stubborn as a pig unafraid of boiling water, a stark contrast to the graceful image he presented to the outside world. Father and son glared at each other, like two fighting cocks, neither willing to back down. In the end, it was Emperor Xia who couldn''t hold out and conceded first. He let out a long sigh and said, Look at you; every family clamors for the throne, but why do you stubbornly refuse to take it? Once you inherit the throne, not only will you reign over the Central Continent, but you''ll also become the vessel of the State Destiny. You know the magical benefits of the State Destiny, and how it aids in cultivation. Jiang Qun also spoke his mind, Father, you know best how restrictive it is to sit on the throne. Let''s not talk about anything else; can you roam around incognito all day like me? Cultivators desire freedom. If I take the throne and become unfree, even with the aid of the State Destiny, if my Mind State falls, how will I be able to continue cultivating? Hmm? Father, why do you have that expression on your face? As a cultivator, have you not even grasped such simple truths? Emperor Xia: Don''t think that having a higher cultivation talent than your father makes you impressive. And about that elder in the forbidden land, I don''t know his identity, but I reckon he must have sat on the throne before. Why do you think he abdicated? Certainly, he must have felt uncomfortable too? How about this? You pick someone you like as your successor. I think the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Princes all have the aspiration. They can inherit the throne, and I''ll help them to ensure they make no mistakes. Emperor Xia became irate: Nonsense, our family hasn''t had such a precedent in a hundred thousand years. If there''s nothing else, Father, I''ll take my leave. You just focus on resting and recovering, Jiang Qun said, about to make his exit. Hold on, Emperor Xia suddenly had an idea and called out to Jiang Qun. Jiang Qun reluctantly came back, his hands tucked into his sleeves, and respectfully asked, What is it? Didn''t you say before, when you went among the people incognito and faced injustice, revealing your identity felt especially satisfying? Jiang Qun hesitated briefly before telling the truth: Yes. So, you know all about my habits. Why don''t you take on my appearance and handle some state affairs for a few days, while I go out and have some fun? Jiang Qun stared at his father in shock, Father, are you even listening to yourself? Emperor Xia felt his son was right, for cultivators the most important thing is to live freely: I don''t have many days left, can''t I enjoy life a bit? As my eldest son and helping your father with his worries, is there any problem? By your command. Since his father had put it that way, Jiang Qun had no choice but to comply. Come here, sit down here, Emperor Xia quickly made room, pushing his eldest son onto the throne while he went to the imperial treasury to look for treasures that could hide his identity. Emperor Xia''s cultivation level was average, only at the Divinity Transformation Stage. Relaying solely on his own tricks to disguise himself made it quite easy for him to be recognized, but it didn''t matter. His methods might have been lacking, but the national treasury was full of means to hide one''s identity. Prince Jiang Qun watched his father''s retreating figure, even from the silhouette he could sense his father''s joy, as if he had finally been liberated from the throne. He sighed, feeling that the throne was not at all comfortable, cold and chilling to the heart. How come this chair doesn''t even have a cushion? And how come after my father sat for so long, it hasn''t even warmed up? Perhaps the news of the Second Prince''s banquet for Lu Yang had been spread by someone with an agenda, or maybe the other princes could no longer contain their impatience. Since Fairy Eternity had left the Second Prince''s company, she had been receiving gifts from the Fourth and Fifth Princes every day. Although Lu Yang''s wishes couldn''t completely determine the outcome, they could play a significant role in the succession of the throne. Everyone wanted to win over this heavyweight chip. Fairy Eternity was completely unaware of her own importance and did not care why people sent her gifts, graciously accepting everything as it came. She used the gifts to help Lu Yang with his cultivation. His sleep quality had improved greatly compared to before, while he himself was competing with the Invincible Nascent Soul in the Spiritual Space. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang shouted, and in the expanse of his Spiritual Space appeared densely packed blades, striking fear into those who saw them. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Invincible Nascent Soul also performed One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, with sword Qi turning into tangible blades emerging from the ground. Both the person and the nascent soul executed their moves at the same time, tens of thousands of blades collided, sparks flew, and the killing intent reached the heavens. Then Lu Yang and the Invincible Nascent Soul both performed the Village in the Palm. Their palms clashed, thundering like the roar of thunder. After executing two major moves in succession, Lu Yang was short on spiritual essence. Just as he was catching his breath, the Invincible Nascent Soul charged aggressively and knocked him away. Stop, stop, stop, let''s not fight anymore. Realizing the Invincible Nascent Soul wanted to continue, Lu Yang hurriedly called a halt. His total amount of spiritual essence was equal to that of the Invincible Nascent Soul, yet after executing both moves, the latter still had energy to spare. This meant that the Invincible Nascent Soul had used its spiritual essence more efficiently in constructing the moves, without any waste, and this was something he needed to learn. Do it again, let me watch. Lu Yang, by Fairy Eternity''s decree, could command the Invincible Nascent Soul at will, not only allowing it to spar with him but also to repeat certain moves for him to observe. This greatly accelerated Lu Yang''s cultivation progress. Eh, the Jiang Family''s fourth son is inviting this fairy over. One day, as Fairy Eternity was receiving gifts as usual, she found an invitation among them. The Fourth Prince''s tone in the letter was full of boldness, expressing his wish for Lu Yang to visit his residence, to fulfill the duties of a host. Lu Yang had heard that this Fourth Prince had a strong rivers and lakes essence, loved making friends, and didn''t care about the status of his friends, mingling with people of all kinds. Lu Yang hadn''t paid much attention to this before, but ever since Master Meng mentioned that the Fourth Prince also had ambitions for the throne, he began to ponder the Fourth Prince''s purpose. Being friends with people from all walks of life, in other words, the Fourth Prince''s informants were spread everywhere, a terrifying intelligence network, likely even more meticulous than the information Elder Brother Dai had. Lu Yang reflected that the Fourth Prince must have felt his gifts were enough to establish rapport, and only then did he send the invitation. Fairy, will you go? Let''s go. Fairy Eternity had quite enjoyed herself the last time she visited the home of the Second Prince. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 847 Chapter 847: Chapter 846: The Fourth Prince''s Strategy The Fourth Prince had planted spies among the Second Prince''s guests, and knew every detail of the banquet held in honor of Lu Yang. Lu Yang managed to turn the tables in a very short time. His cunning is truly admirable, so much that even my brother, known for his meticulous scheming, fell into the trap. Knowing that Lu Yang was a tough opponent, the Fourth Prince consequently sent gifts to the Meng Residence for several days, expressing his goodwill. Now he felt that he had shown enough goodwill and could proceed to the next step of his plan. Brother Lu Yang, I have long admired your reputation, and seeing you today, indeed, your bearing is extraordinary! Just like the Second Prince, the Fourth Prince stood at the entrance to express his importance, yet he behaved according to the customs of the rivers and lakes, not like a noble prince but more like a chivalrous bandit standing up for justice. It was commonly said that he was forthright in his dealings, not caring about the status of those with whom he formed friendships, but in reality, each person he befriended was of use to him. To this end, he even became sworn brothers with many unremarkable cultivators, in order to conceal his real intentions. Meng Jingzhou had gone into closed-door cultivation on short notice, and Fairy Eternity did not summon him. Moreover, Fairy Eternity felt that whether or not Meng Jingzhou was called made little difference, as she had the Second-in-command in her Spiritual Space to offer counsel and devise strategies. Although the Second-in-command''s wisdom was not equal to her own, he could still serve as a reference. The Fourth Prince covertly observed Fairy Eternity''s attitude and found that she was indifferent to his praise, which he inevitably found somewhat strange. Fairy Eternity also thought that the Fourth Prince was odd. Why speak so much truth in front of me. Isn''t this common knowledge? Isn''t it redundant? The Fourth Prince felt that Lu Yang was indeed elusive and had to continue saying, Brother Lu, please come inside quickly. The Fourth Prince''s official residence was elegantly sorrowful with flowing water and picturesque gardens, complemented by the music of musicians, creating a charming atmosphere. Many cultivators gathered at the Fourth Prince''s official residence, among whom members of influential families only made up a small part, with the majority being brothel masters, teahouse owners, painters, doctors, and even matchmakers. These were friends who had shared life-and-death experiences with the Fourth Prince and were absolutely trustworthy. Unlike the tunes played by the musicians, Fairy Eternity could feel that ever since she arrived, the crowd had been looking at her with a tense expression. The Fourth Prince escorted Lu Yang to the secondary seat, while he sat in the seat of honor. Once the Fourth Prince was seated, the atmosphere seemed to relax considerably, and fine wine and dishes were served as if money were no object, even more lavish than the offerings at the banquet held by the Old Dragon Emperor of the East Sea. Of course, this was partly because the Fourth Prince''s guests were significantly fewer than those at the Old Dragon Emperor''s banquet. Although the quality of the Spirit Food was mediocre and Fairy Eternity disdained it, considering that eating these dishes could indeed help Lu Yang increase his cultivation level, she reluctantly ate them. The alcohol flowed, and entertainers would intermittently liven up the mood with their magic skills and Divine Abilities, creating a continuous flow of laughter and conversation. Suddenly, the Fourth Prince became sentimental, putting down his bronze wine cup and letting out a long sigh. What a pity, I''m afraid we won''t have many opportunities for such gatherings in the future. As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere of the venue immediately became heavy, and the guests all put down their chopsticks and turned their gaze en masse toward the Fourth Prince. Before coming, they had roughly guessed the reason why the Fourth Prince had gathered them here: they were to conspire for a significant cause. Your Highness, why do you say that? someone asked loudly. The Fourth Prince looked at the crowd with a complicated gaze, cast another glance at Fairy Eternity, who was still eating quietly, picked up his wine cup, and drank a cup in one gulp. Perhaps the words that followed were so treasonous that he needed the courage that only wine could bring. Father''s lifespan is running out, and I, as his son, am unable to offer any help. Watching Father age day by day has robbed me of peace in both sleep and appetite. In my dreams, I often see Father passing away to the heavens, and my elder brothers, fighting over the throne, render the people''s lives a misery. Waking up in the middle of the night, I am drenched in a cold sweat. I often think that Father, who loves his subjects as his children, would never want to see such a scene. I want to change all of this, yet I, alone and lacking strength, how could I intervene in the struggle for the throne? When that time comes, with Great Xia in turmoil, we who care deeply about the world, how could we sit here and drink merrily? Thinking of the scene described by the Fourth Prince, everyone lowered their heads, some even shedding tears of genuine sorrow. Fairy Eternity raised her head slightly, unable to understand why they were suddenly engaged in a theatrical performance. Never mind, it had nothing to do with her. Fairy Eternity continued to lower her head and help Lu Yang eat. Of course, the Fourth Prince was unaware of Fairy Eternity''s thoughts. Seeing Lu Yang raise his head, he thought Lu Yang was beginning to take an interest in them. A middle-aged gentleman, who appeared to be well-educated, said, If we are to speak of a way, there is indeed one, but this method is so treacherous and against the Dao that it must not be used. The Fourth Prince eagerly said, Mr. Lu, please speak. It must not be said, Mr. Lu continued to shake his head. How can such treachery compare to the peace and well-being of the millions of people in the world? Pressed by the continuous questioning of the Fourth Prince, Mr. Lu finally revealed his plan. If you desire peace in the world, then there must be an undisputed sovereign of all to succeed the throne; naturally, that should be the Crown Prince. However, the Second and Third Princes certainly will not stand idly by, and that''s why there''s a struggle for the throne. As long as the three princes lose their eligibility to compete for the throne, it naturally belongs to you. Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince wanted to voice his objection but, as if Mr. Lu had already anticipated what the Fourth Prince was about to say, he continued, I know Your Highness has no intention of competing for the throne, but for the sake of the people of the world, there is no other way. The Fourth Prince opened his mouth, wanting to say something in rebuttal, but the words seemed so feeble on his lips. Furthermore, his loyal friends looked at him with such earnest gazes that he couldn''t bring himself to utter a word of refusal. Enough, enough, the Fourth Prince capitulated, lowering his head. Then he asked, But how are we to make my three elder brothers give up their claims to the throne? Everyone fell silent; this was the most difficult part. The Fourth Prince turned to inquire of Fairy Eternity: Brother Lu, do you have a way? Upon being asked, Fairy Eternity slurped up a mouthful of noodles, then looked up at the Fourth Prince: It''s simple, isn''t it? Just start a rebellion. Lu Yang had expected the Fourth Prince to show a shocked expression, but the Fourth Prince, as if he had anticipated Fairy Eternity''s response, continued to inquire. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Would you be willing to help me? The Fourth Prince was waiting for this very response from Lu Yang. According to the intel gathered from the Second Prince, Lu Yang often bragged about rebelling and establishing a new dynasty, cleverly evading the issue of competing for the throne, which made the Second Prince wary of engaging too deeply with Lu Yang. But the problem was, he really did entertain thoughts of rebellion! Without rebelling, he would never have a chance to succeed to the throne. If Lu Yang answered unwilling, it meant he was acknowledging that he was just talking big and had other methods, thus forcing him to take sides. If Lu Yang defiantly claimed he was willing, then even better, it would directly involve Lu Yang, making him stand on the Fourth Prince''s side. Sure, Fairy Eternity agreed enthusiastically, which perfectly aligned with her desire. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 848 Chapter 848: Chapter 847 Rebellion So you''re plotting a rebellion. What preparations do you have? Fairy Eternity inquired, observing the manner of the Fourth Prince and his companions, which hinted at them not acting on a whim but rather being well-prepared. Of course, we are, laughed the Fourth Prince heartily. With Lu Yang''s assistance, or rather once Lu Yang became involved, the Seek Dao Sect would inevitably take action. By dragging the Seek Dao Sect into this, they had a ninety percent chance of successfully usurping the throne! Brother Lu Yang, look hereCthis is my brother Gongsun Jiu. He possesses an unrivaled cultivation technique capable of explosive speed, on par with someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage for a brief period. He can approach our eldest brother under the guise of presenting a treasure and strike within a mere instant, leaving no opportunity for a reaction! The man named Gongsun Jiu grinned broadly, His Highness has shown me great kindness, and this is the perfect opportunity to repay His Highness''s favor. Killing the Crown Prince was a move that would seal one''s fate. Gongsun Jiu was already resolved to lay down his life for the Fourth Prince. This is my brother Tang Feng, a master of assassination techniques so profound they seem supernatural. Should Brother Gongsun''s attempt fail, he will carry out a second assassination. No one would expect the interval between two assassination attempts to be so short. Tang Feng had an average appearance that would not stand out in a crowd. Your Highness saved me from dire straits; my life is yours to command! And this brother here, he specializes in poison-making, capable of killing soundlessly. One who sleeps under its effect will never wake again. This brother is in charge of intelligence. Nothing in the Imperial City, big or small, escapes his notice. And himChe is actually a disciple of my second brother, already well-versed in my second brother''s dietary habits and daily routine. And there''s more Assassins, intelligence gatherers, planted spies, accomplished actors, scholars who had failed the civil examinations The Fourth Prince introduced them one by one. Those attending this banquet were all close confidants of the Fourth Prince, utterly loyal to him. Moreover, each of them possessed unique skills, hidden within all walks of life. If they were to truly demonstrate their abilities, they could carve out a significant reputation in the world of martial arts. The Fourth Prince had long schemed against his three elder brothers. The only complication had been that their capabilities remained enigmatic. With Lu Yang''s participation, everything became straightforward. Could their secret cards possibly outmatch the Seek Dao Sect? I had originally planned to target our father, the Emperor, as well. Every additional day he lives, the powers of my younger brothers grow, threatening my position. Unfortunately, he is protected by the State Destiny, making him difficult to harm, but I can take action in other waysCsuch as destroying anything that might extend the Emperor''s lifespan! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, it seems you are quite prepared, Fairy Eternity nodded with an indifferent comment. Brother Lu Yang, it''s still not enough. We need your help! The Fourth Prince looked at Lu Yang with earnest, pleading eyes. Can''t you make up your mind? Fairy Eternity thought for a moment, and then decided, Well then, I''ll give the Jiang Family''s youngest a hand just this once. Fine, I''ll help. The Fourth Prince''s smile revealed the success of his scheme. From his first contact with Lu Yang until now, he had been recording everything with a Recording Orb, ensuring Lu Yang couldn''t just walk away from it all. Now Lu Yang was trapped on the same boat as he was! Fairy Eternity rose to her feet, one to act on her thoughts immediately. Then let''s make a trip. Relying solely on your people to deal with your three brothers is a bit of a stretch. We''ll need to seek external assistance. Delight filled the heart of the Fourth Prince. She was about to take him to the Seek Dao Sect for support. Hold on, I''ll prepare some gifts for the meeting. There''s no need. After leaving the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xia disguised himself, transforming into a fresh-faced young manCvastly different from his usual demeanor. He heard his eldest son say, If you want people to look down on you, then you must disguise yourself as an inexperienced cultivator, giving off the impression that you lack experience, and this would easily lead to conflicts. All of this was advice based on Jiang Qun''s experience. Suddenly, Emperor Xia saw two familiar figures, one was Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother, and the other was his own Fourth Prince. What were they doing here? What puzzled Emperor Xia even more was that Lu Yang was arguing with an officer at the entrance of the Ministry of Punishments, and it seemed like quite a fierce quarrel. Why not, don''t you have any sense of reason? Fairy Eternity was somewhat angry; her well-conceived plan was facing setbacks right from the start. Move along, move along, this is not a place for your nonsense, the officer impatiently shooed Fairy Eternity away. Emperor Xia briskly walked forward and sternly rebuked the officer. Hold your tongue! As Ministry of Justice Officials, how can you treat people so unreasonably? The officer glanced at Emperor Xia and simply ignored him. A glint of joy crossed Emperor Xia''s heart; this was the perfect opportunity to impress. Under such circumstances, it must have been that Lu Yang encountered some kind of issue and came to the Ministry of Punishments to file a complaint, but they, due to corruption and favoritism, refused to handle the case, leading to this quarrel. Now it was his turn to step in and uphold justice. When the officials at the Ministry of Justice underestimated and ignored him, and better still, should he uncover some shameful secret within the Ministry that they wished to silence, that''s when he would reveal his identity as Emperor Xia to their astonished eyes! He turned his head towards Lu Yang, feigning not to recognize him, and folding his hands in greeting, he asked, Fellow cultivator, may I know what has happened that brought you to the Ministry of Punishments to file a report and be treated so unreasonably? Fairy Eternity scrutinized Emperor Xia from head to toe, and not knowing what was happening, Emperor Xia felt inexplicably guilty. Could it be that Lu Yang had seen through his identity? That shouldn''t be the case; the jade pendant he wore was a national treasure-level magic artifact, not something a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator could see through. Fairy Eternity, stamping her foot in anger, pointed at the Fourth Prince and said indignantly, It''s because I came to report his plot of treason. The Ministry of Punishments refused to accept the report, thinking I was lying! This is such injustice! Emperor Xia: Wait, what did you just say? The reaction of the Fourth Prince was even more shocked than that of Emperor Xia. With eyes widened in disbelief, he stared blankly at Lu Yang and exclaimed, Is this your idea of helping me? He had never imagined that while Lu Yang had verbally agreed to help him rise against his brothers, claiming to find him assistance, he would then turn around and take him to the Ministry of Punishments to report his own plot of treason. Fairy Eternity, looking puzzled, regarded the Fourth Prince, not understanding why he reacted so strongly, Yes, what''s the problem? Isn''t it because you said you wanted to eliminate your three elder brothers so that you could ascend to the throne? I thought that if you launched a revolt, all would be resolved. I heard that in Great Xia, those who rebel are to have their families executed. That way, your three brothers would surely be dead. Here I am, finding outside forces to help you. And what about me?! The Fourth Prince glared at Fairy Eternity. Whether his brothers would die, he couldn''t be sure, but one thing was certainChe was doomed! But at the time, you only mentioned getting rid of your three brothers; you didn''t say you wanted to live, did you? Fairy Eternity figured that, with the nine generations of the Fourth Prince''s family gone, the Jiang Family would have no one left, and it would be her turn to ascend the throneCa stroke of fortune delivered right to her door. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 849 Chapter 849: Chapter 848: The Terrifying Calculations Emperor Xia had thought to reveal his identity and scold the Ministry of Punishments officer, but when it came to it, the words just wouldn''t come out. It was the first time he had heard of an imperial son''s rebellion leading to the execution of his entire family, no wonder people from the Ministry of Punishments were so eager to send Lu Yang awayCit was completely justified. The Fourth Prince stared intently at Lu Yang, trying to detect any hint of jest in his words. However, Fairy Eternity showed no reaction; what she had said was indeed her genuine thought. The Fourth Prince burst into laughter out of anger, Lu Yang, let me tell you, don''t try to act clever. Back in the courtyard, it was you who brought up the idea of rebellion first. If you report me, you won''t be able to get away either! Fairy Eternity found it odd and couldn''t understand the thought process of the Fourth Prince, How was it me who first mentioned the rebellion? Wasn''t it you who gathered all those who planned to rebel? This shows that you were the one preparing to revolt. I just went along with your train of thought. The Fourth Prince recollected what had transpired in the courtyard and suddenly realized that from the beginning to the end, Lu Yang had not substantially participated in the rebellion plans! This was neither complicity nor instigationCit was innocence! No, there was still a possibility for things to change. These are just your words, there is no evidence! Indeed, for a matter of such gravity as rebellion, mere verbal testimony was not enough to convict someone, especially given that all along, only Lu Yang himself had mentioned his intention to rebel. The brothers who had plotted in the courtyard all shared a life-and-death bond with the Fourth Prince and understood the gravity of the situation; they would never betray their own! Ah, don''t you have a Recording Orb? I saw you recording from the moment I entered your houseCisn''t it for using it as evidence now? In the eyes of Fairy Eternity, the Fourth Prince''s thoughts were the same as hers; in order to kill his three elder brothers and instigate a rebellion to exterminate the entire family, leading to mutual destruction. Perhaps the Fourth Prince himself was not resolute enough to report his own actions, so he sought her help, inviting her to his home as a guest and discussing the rebellion in front of her, saving the evidence in the Recording Orb. And just as the Fourth Prince wished, she went to the Ministry of Punishments to report the matter. The only two problems were that the Ministry of Punishments seemed reluctant to intervene in this affair, and the Fourth Prince was looking to back out at the last moment. What a dilemma. The look in the Fourth Prince''s eyes changed again as he saw Lu Yang; it turned into one of fear, dread, and shivering. In just a visit, Lu Yang had calculated everything meticulously, putting on an act from the moment he walked in, pretending to confide his true intentions for cooperation, allowing the Fourth Prince to reveal his hand, and even predicting that the Fourth Prince would use the Recording Orb as a threat, turning it back on him and making the orb meant to be a threat into evidence of rebellion! His cunning surpassed even what he had shown at the Second Prince''s residence! How laughable that he had thought to bind Lu Yang to his ship. He wasn''t qualified to plot against Lu Yang; he''d have to first survive the immediate crisis! Seeing things go awry, the Fourth Prince turned tail to flee, but Fairy Eternity would not let him escape. With Cultivation Level at the Divinity Transformation Stage, the Fourth Prince was no different from a mortal in front of Fairy Eternity. She, controlling Lu Yang''s body, grabbed the Fourth Prince''s wrist and threw him to the ground, causing him to see stars and the earth below to cave into a large pit. Fairy Eternity also took the opportunity to steal the Storage Ring from the Fourth Prince, which contained the Recording Orb. The one-sided exchange between Fairy Eternity and the Fourth Prince caused a great commotion, catching the attention of the Minister of Justice, who hurried over to see what had happened. Who would dare to cause trouble at the entrance of the Ministry of Punishments? Did they think the Ministry was easy to bully? Ah, has the person in charge arrived? Lu Yang told her that based on the clothes of the approaching person, it was the Minister of Justice, a senior Fourth Grade official. A Fourth Grade was indeed a high-ranking official, even the Chief of Staff from the Ministry of Punishments was just a Third Grade. The timing is perfect. I''ve just caught someone plotting a rebellion. I''ve come to report it. The Recording Orb is inside his Storage Ring, and your people here refused to file the case. The officer did not recognize the Fourth Prince, but could the Minister of Justice not recognize him? Seeing the Fourth Prince being held down by Lu Yang, he trembled with fear. Who? The Fourth Prince rebelling? He had served in the Ministry of Punishments for hundreds of years and this was the first time he had heard of someone reporting a prince for rebellion to the Ministry. Was this something their Ministry could handle? Ah, you''re not going to take care of a rebellion? Fairy Eternity asked, causing the Minister of Justice to break out in a cold sweat. Don''t talk nonsense, what do you mean by saying that the Ministry of Punishments doesn''t deal with rebellion? If this gets out, those who don''t know any better might think that the Ministry of Punishments is planning to rebel itself. Since you can''t make a decision, then let someone who can make a decision come forward. Seeing the Minister of Justice still hesitating, Emperor Xia reminded from the side. He knew his own son''s character better than anyone; his good son probably really did intend to rebel. This matter must have a resolution! As the Minister of Justice was hesitating, he had a moment of clarity upon hearing Emperor Xia''s reminder. Right, what am I worrying about? It''s not like there''s no one above me. With that thought, he immediately went in to find Minister of Justice Xu Xin. At that moment, Xu Xin had just finished a short period of seclusion and had come out to refresh his spirits. Before he could even relax, he heard his subordinates reporting to him. Lu Yang is here to report that the Fourth Prince is rebelling?! He wouldn''t dare imagine such nonsensical things even when he faced his Inner Demon trial. But the problem was this was not an Inner Demon trial, it was happening right before his eyes! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Xu Xin painfully clutched his head, had Daoist Buyu tired of tormenting him, and now it was his apprentice''s turn? This little apprentice''s troublemaking skills were much stronger than Daoist Buyu''s had ever been. Accept it, they''ve come all the way here to complain, it wouldn''t be right not to accept it. Based on his understanding of Lu Yang, although the kid could stir up trouble, he seemed not to tell lies. The Ministry of Punishments, unusually, prepared to hold court to handle the case. The Minister of Justice came to the entrance of the Ministry and respectfully invited Fairy Eternity inside, fearing that this little ancestor might cause some other trouble, like reporting that the Second Prince was also rebelling or something. You come in too. You heard the entire conversation I had with the youngest of the Jiang Family just now, didn''t you? You''re a witness. Fairy Eternity pulled Emperor Xia in as well. Right, what was your name again? Emperor Xia had already thought of a name before leaving the Imperial Palace; the Jiang Family liked to use fake names, and they traditionally liked to use Xia as a surname, and as the Emperor himself, the choice of name was obvious. Xia Tian. He had prepared a whole set of false identities, not afraid of any identity check by the Ministry of Punishments. The Ministry of Punishments held court. Trusting Lu Yang, Xu Xin personally broke the seal on the Fourth Prince''s Storage Ring and took out the Recording Orb inside. In the Recording Orb, the Fourth Prince was vividly describing how exceptional his brothers were, explaining how he planned to take down his three elder brothers one by one, which made the witnessing Emperor Xia, standing beside him, turn ashen with rage. The evidence was conclusive. Xu Xin let out a breath. Just as Lu Yang had described, the Fourth Prince intended to rebelCthis was a capital offense. Guards, throw the Fourth Prince into the dungeon! Xu Xin, you dare! The Fourth Prince became desperate. If he was thrown into the dungeon, then all hope was lost! Xu Xin was indifferent to the Fourth Prince''s bluster. I was an officer before your father was even born, you are nothing, he thought impatiently, gesturing to have the Fourth Prince taken away. Lu Yang, rest assured, a prince committing a crime will be judged just as any commoner. This matter will certainly receive a fair trial, Xu Xin said agreeably to Lu Yang, hinting that Lu Yang should stop causing trouble since their Ministry''s facilities were small and couldn''t withstand much turmoil. Could the punishment extend to exterminating his nine clans? Fairy Eternity was most concerned about this. Xu Xin: Seeing Xu Xin not answering, Fairy Eternity turned to ask Emperor Xia: What do you think, can we exterminate his nine clans? If not, eradicating three clans works too. Emperor Xia: Back in the Imperial Palace, you tried and failed to hit me, now you want to kill me outright, huh? NovelFire.site .co Chapter 850 Chapter 850: Chapter 849: The Fox Borrows the Tiger''s Menace After Lu Yang, the great power, walked away, Xu Xin finally breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, this kid would have been clamoring for the Ministry of Punishments to execute the Fourth Prince''s entire clan, making the situation difficult to resolve. But immediately, another problem presented itself: the evidence of the Fourth Prince''s rebellion was undeniable, yet he couldn''t directly judge the Fourth Prince. This matter was too big for him to handle. Master, you still have superiors above you, the Deputy Minister of Justice reminded his confused boss with good intentions. Xu Xin had an epiphany. Right, I am merely the Minister of Justice, a Third Grade official. Matters of rebellion should be handled by His Majesty. After Jiang Qun ascended the throne, he displayed exceptional political ability, handling various state affairs no less adeptly than Emperor Xia; otherwise, Emperor Xia would not have entrusted the throne to him temporarily. Father always said how troublesome it was to deal with the affairs of the state, to maneuver among various factions to balance interests. It seems it''s not that difficult after all. Jiang Qun placed a completed memorial on top of the half-person-tall stack of memorials. The only problem was he remembered there weren''t so many memorials before. Daoist Buyu has successfully passed Tribulation, and a large number of people have entered seclusion because of it, Jiang Qun realized the reason and sighed inwardly. It was just a larger number than usual, but it didn''t exceed his capabilities. Let me see this memorial. Master Xu has temporarily left seclusion, huh? What has he encountered My fourth brother plotted rebellion, Lu Yang reported him, and even requested to execute his entire clan?! Jiang Qun trembled slightly after he skimmed through it. I take back what I said before. Father, do you deal with matters like these on a daily basis? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he read the memorial carefully, he grew angrier with every line, finally snorting coldly and slamming the table. How dare you, my fourth brother, even think of killing me! You are truly audacious! He replied to the memorial, instructing the Ministry of Punishments to summon several Transcendance Tribulation Stage great powers from the court to capture all of fourth brother''s allies in one fell swoop! As for the matter of executing the nine clans, that too was easy to handle. Wouldn''t pardoning myself suffice? The major purge against the Fourth Prince''s faction began quickly. The people on the Fourth Prince''s side didn''t even fully understand what had happened before they were inexplicably arrested. Wasn''t it said that Lu Yang was seeking external forces to help the Fourth Prince eliminate the first three princes? How did it end up with his own side being arrested? What happened? The Fourth Prince''s faction was not small, and during the arrests, they attempted to resist, sparking numerous battles. However, with several Transcendence Tribulation Stage veteran ministers as the backbone, their resistance didn''t make a splash. The fall of the Fourth Prince shocked the various forces within the Imperial City. Originally, as Emperor Xia''s life seemed to be at an end, all factions had their schemes, looking to profit from the situation. But now, the dynasty quelled them temporarily with an overwhelming force. The Second Prince couldn''t believe the intelligence he read. In just a few days, his fourth brother had been eliminated by Lu Yang. Could it be that he wants to warn everyone not to attempt to usurp the throne by winning him over? The Second Prince shivered, resolving never to be an enemy of that man! The Fifth Prince, who had originally wanted to win over Lu Yang, calmed down, not daring to target Lu Yang any further, with all subsequent plans of alliance nullified. Fairy Eternity, the mastermind behind the scenes, heard the news about the Fourth Prince''s mansion being sealed and happily awaited the Ministry of Punishments to raid the Imperial Palace. To my knowledge, according to the legal system of Great Xia, the Emperor has the power to pardon. If you want to implicate the entire clan through the Fourth Prince''s affair, I''m afraid it is impossible, Emperor Xia explained to Lu Yang, who had been muttering all the way about when the Ministry of Punishments would raid the house. The muttering was making him twitch with irritation, so he had to step in to stop Lu Yang''s grumbling. There is such a law? Fairy Eternity indeed did not know, and even with her wisdom, couldn''t come up with a foolproof plan to usurp the throne. It seems that the Jiang Family had far-sightedness indeed, devising such a thorough law about immunity back then, already considering events that would happen today! Fairy Eternity frowned; the Jiang Family was capable of formulating such meticulous laws; their carefulness was not much weaker than that of the Second-in-command, only a hair''s breadth away from hers. Emperor Xia: I think when the immunity was first put in place, no one had anticipated what happened today. I see you as someone with talent as well. How about you join me? Fairy Eternity felt that Xia Tian was quick-witted and could be appointed as Prime Minister once the Great Soy Dynasty was established. Emperor Xia was unaware that he had already been demoted to the future Prime Minister; he only heard that Lu Yang was a genius of his time, frequently engaging in unusual behavior, with odd occurrences always happening around him. His time was running out, so he might as well witness the growth of a future genius firsthand and reveal his identity at a critical momentCit would make this experience worthwhile. Sure, Emperor Xia agreed cheerfully. That''s Lu Yang! In the darkness, several pairs of green, gleaming eyes were staring fixedly at Lu Yang. They were the brothers of the Fourth Prince, having broken through the encirclement and temporarily escaped a prison fate. But this was only temporary. Now that the Imperial City was sealed off, they could not escape capture, which was just a matter of time. Being captured was not feared, but the traitor Lu Yang must die! With Gongsun Jiu''s swift Cultivation Technique, Tang Feng''s assassination skills bordering on supernatural, and the advanced poisoner All these were brothers of the Fourth Prince, proud of their ability to execute the elder three princesConce they made their move, Lu Yang, a mere Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, could not possibly withstand them! Attack! Gongsun Jiu''s Spiritual Sense transmitted his shout, and, hearing the signal, his brothers moved like envoys from Nine Nether, their strikes meant death! No sooner had they left the ground than they sensed several terrifying pressures coming their way, pinning them down firmly. Thump. Unable to withstand such pressure, they fell to their knees, faces filled with panic. Transcendence Tribulation Stage, and not just one but several Transcendence Tribulation Stage powers had taken action against them! Even the Ministry of Punishments did not dispatch this many Transcendence Tribulation Stage powers when inspecting the Fourth Prince''s residence! What was happening? Why were so many Transcendence Tribulation Stage powers protecting Lu Yang? Could it be that Lu Yang had calculated even this!? An old man carrying a shoulder pole emerged from an alley, hawking his services: Sharpening scissors, come get your scissors sharpened! The old man stood before Gongsun Jiu, a look of disdain on his face. Daring to lay hands on His Majesty, you must truly be tired of living. Gongsun Jiu and the others looked bewildered. His Majesty? What His Majesty? The safety of Emperor Xia was of utmost importance; there was no way he could have left the Imperial Palace alone. Experts from the palace had been following him all along, secretly protecting him. Even if Gongsun Jiu and his group were targeting Lu Yang, there was a potential risk of harming His Majesty, and they could not be allowed to make a move. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang was analyzing the situation with Fairy Eternity. Your Majesty, having exposed the Fourth Prince, you may be subject to revenge from his remnants in the future. You need to be careful, Lu Yang said. Lu Yang was not worried about Fairy Eternity''s safety; he was worried about his own body. His skinny arms and legs couldn''t withstand Fairy Eternity''s tussling. Fairy Eternity was touched, not expecting Xiao Yang to be so concerned about her, and reassured him saying, Don''t worry, don''t worry at all, I''ve always been lucky, and there won''t be any danger. NovelFire.site .co Chapter 851 Chapter 851: Chapter 850 Open Mountain Axe Chapter 851: Chapter 850 Open Mountain Axe Despite being completely unaware himself, Fairy Eternity had, in effect, already become a figure of great interest in the Imperial City, with various powers keeping a close eye on Lu Yang''s every move. The Second Prince and Fifth Prince were especially attentive to Lu Yang''s dynamics. They knew that the remnants of the Fourth Prince would certainly make a move against Lu Yang, which was the price for opposing the princes. Although they were in competition with the Fourth Prince, it was still a matter among the royal family, and it was not Lu Yang''s place, an outsider, to interfere. Moreover, he had used the filthy means of denunciation. A bloody price must be paid! Yet, after a long wait, what came was the silent disappearance of the Fourth Prince''s followers, without leaving behind even a single corpse, only several large pits that were formed when they were kneeling on the ground. Transcendence Tribulation Stage! There''s more than one Transcendence Tribulation Stage powerhouse by Lu Yang''s side! They concluded simultaneously, if only one Transcendence Tribulation powerhouse made a move, it couldn''t have been handled so cleanly! No wonder Lu Yang has always been so confident; we thought he was backed by the Seek Dao Sect, but we didn''t expect him to have a Transcendence Tribulation expert right by his side! The two were filled with shock and uncertainty, the more they interacted with Lu Yang, the more frightening they found him to be, his strength unfathomably deep! Nobody knew, however, that the glorious Lu Yang had long been possessed by an Ancient Immortal, and the current Lu Yang was nothing more than a puppet casually played with by an Ancient Immortal, how sad and lamentable it was. Back at the Meng Residence, because the Meng Family was besieged from all sides, outsiders couldn''t possibly enter the residence, but Meng Potian was very optimistic about Lu Yang''s future and granted him rights within the Meng Family equivalent to those of Meng Jingzhou. That meant all rights except inheritance rights, which included bringing outsiders in. Meng Potian, in particular, after hearing that Lu Yang relied on the Ministry of Punishments to eliminate the Fourth Prince, felt more than ever that Lu Yang was fated to be aligned with their Meng Family. Brother Lu Yang, you''re back? Meng Jingyu ran over excitedly upon seeing Lu Yang return. Who is this brother? Meng Jingyu curiously looked towards Xia Tian, who was behind Lu Yang. Emperor Xia''s face twitched when he heard Meng Jingyu calling him brother. He knew Meng Jingyu, he even personally attended her hundred-days feast. The mother of the Meng Jingzhou siblings was Emperor Xia''s eldest sister, the Princess Royal, so by generation, the Meng Jingzhou siblings were his nieces and nephews. His name is Xia Tian. Although his Cultivation Level isn''t great, he makes up for it with a sharp mind and now he''s following me, Fairy Eternity said in a tone reminiscent of a bandit leader, which to Meng Jingyu sounded inexplicably impressive. Meng Jingyu blinked and cheerfully greeted, Hello, Brother Xia. Now, Emperor Xia began to regret his decision, how could he forget that, although following Lu Yang might broaden his horizons, Lu Yang had a good relationship with Meng Jingzhou and was sure to be in frequent contact with Meng Family Members. What should he do? He had just entered the Meng Residence and was already reduced in stature. Meng Jingyu had little interest in Xia Tian and pulled Lu Yang by the hand towards the study. Brother Lu Yang, the teacher left some homework for me to do about Ancient Times, can you teach me? Brother often praises you for your exceptional knowledge of Ancient Times. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Meng Family valued the comprehensive development of their children, which included history. Upon hearing this, Fairy Eternity immediately agreed. A trifling matter. When it came to Ancient Times, who could be more familiar than her? Meng Jingyu was a devoted and studious child. The study was lined with neatly arranged books whose covers were slightly dirty, clearly the result of frequent perusal, unlike Fairy Eternity, who would just leave books to collect dust in the study. How do I solve this problem? There was an Ancient Immortal who forged the Open Mountain Axe. What was the reason for its forging? If the real Lu Yang had been there, he would have tactfully told Meng Jingyu that there was nothing worthwhile in studying ancient history, and that focusing on modern history was a good approach. But Lu Yang had been possessed, and Fairy Eternity only spoke the blunt truth. If you''re asking about that, there''s a lot to tell The next day, the private school teacher scanned the fidgeting Meng Family juniors with a cold gaze. He was famously grumpy and stubborn, and he feared no one. Yesterday''s homework was indeed challenging, especially the origins of the Open Mountain Axe. As everyone knows, the Open Mountain Axe is an ancient magic artifact. Although its power is nowhere near that of the Immortal Artifact, Sky-Opening Axe, its fame is by no means less than that of the Open Mountain Axe. The Open Mountain Axe and Sky-Opening Axe were both very famous. Back when Seek Dao Sect conducted their entrance trial, River Spirit had drawn forth from the river an ordinary axe, an Open Mountain Axe, and a Sky-Opening Axe. Regarding the origin of the Open Mountain Axe, there''s no clear record in any ancient text, but if you carefully read the additional materials I assigned, you can infer the answer. The Open Mountain Axe was forged by the Yingtian Immortal before he became an Immortal. According to the records, the ancient people were trapped within a hundred thousand mountains, unable to travel or communicate with the outside world. Yingtian Immortal forged an axe, split open the mountains, and created a path. The ancient people revered this axe as the Open Mountain Axe. The teacher''s voice grew colder: But look at you. You all handed in blank papers. Of course, there were those who didn''t submit blank papers, like Meng Jingyu. Come, tell us what you wrote! Meng Jingyu spoke confidently about the story Fairy Eternity had told him yesterday: In ancient times, Yingtian Immortal was poor and destitute. To make a living, he dug through mountains to collect a toll. He would place his axe across the path and say to travelers, ''This mountain is mine to open, this tree is mine to plant. If you wish to pass through here, leave behind some money as a toll.'' Only after receiving the money would Yingtian Immortal lift the axe to let them pass. The ancient people thus called this axe the Open Mountain Axe. Is this what you learned from reading books? The teacher looked puzzled. Which bootleg book was corrupting the youth? Brother Lu Yang told me all this; it must be right. Meng Jingyu had complete trust in Lu Yang. Lu Yang? Call him over. I''ll have a word with him! The teacher was certainly aware of Lu Yang''s reputation, but Lu Yang was known for his cultivation talents, not as a history prodigy. He himself had devoted years to the painstaking study of ancient history and would not be intimidated by Lu Yang in matters of ancient history. Meng Jingyu promptly invited Fairy Eternity over. Brother Lu Yang, the teacher said you were wrong about yesterday''s story. Ah, where was I wrong? Fairy Eternity wondered, puzzled. Had she remembered incorrectly? That shouldn''t be. She had come up with all those details for Yingtian Immortal herself. The teacher reiterated the standard answer, which was also the academically accepted one. Isn''t that pretty much what I said? The teacher, puffing with anger and glaring, retorted, It''s very different. According to you, Yingtian Immortal is a highway robber! Fairy Eternity asked defiantly, How did that turn into robbery? Yingtian Immortal painstakingly used the axe to carve through the mountains and forge a path. He cultivated the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'', planted trees, and charged a small fee. Isn''t that reasonable? But Yingtian Immortal wouldn''t say something like ''this mountain is mine to open!'' The teacher felt this was a slander of the image of Ancient Immortals! Fairy Eternity was even more puzzled, If you don''t say it like that, how will others know that you were the one who opened the mountain and be willing to pay the fee willingly? Chapter 852 Chapter 852: Chapter 851: An Unexpected Acquaintance Chapter 852: Chapter 851: An Unexpected Acquaintance ` The private school teacher opened his mouth, intending to retort, but the words just wouldn''t come out. It seemed that what Lu Yang said also made sense. Then how do you explain the Open Mountain Axe, the Yingtian Immortal couldn''t possibly have used the axe to split open a path in the sky, shout ''This sky was opened by me,'' and then charge a toll, naming the axe after that! sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The teacher thought of the origin of the Open Mountain Axe, and how none of the ancient books from the past recorded why Yingtian Immortal named the magic artifact the Open Mountain Axe; this was a mystery that plagued scholars of ancient history, with numerous conflicting theories. Some said that the Immortal had used the magic artifact to split the heavens, separating the chaos and dividing yin and yang, others said that when the axe was forged, there were phenomena of sky-opening, where all spirits bowed in worship, and there were even those who said that with this axe, the Immortal could reforge heaven and earth, unleashing landslides, fires, winds, and thunders Ancient historians debated endlessly over this, never reaching a consensus, all were speculations, with no evidence. Because Yingtian Immortal thought this name was very cool, what other reason does he need? Fairy Eternity looked at the private school teacher, puzzled. Although she always felt that names for martial arts techniques and magic artifacts didn''t need to be flamboyant, and that simplicity was good, like the Playing Dead Technique or the Immortal Fist Technique, Yingtian Immortal always thought the names of techniques and artifacts had to be cool, such as the Open Mountain Axe, the Chaos Furnace, the Universe Bell. Ridiculous, what sort of person is Yingtian Immortal, there must be profound meaning behind his choice of names! The teacher obviously did not believe Fairy Eternity''s words, considering them absurd. Like the legendary Chaos Furnace, clearly recorded in ancient books, Yingtian Immortal once used this furnace to refine chaos, which is why it was named the Chaos Furnace! You''re talking about the Chaos Furnace, huh? That''s because IC Fairy Eternity unconsciously exposed her identity midway through her words, feeling it was inappropriate, and on the fly she changed her story, That''s because Yingtian Immortal once cooked a Qiongqi in the furnace, so he named it the Chaos Furnace. A Qiongqi, one of the four fiends of ancient times, as famous as the Qiongqi itself. Fairy Eternity actually missed the Chaos Furnace quite a bit, feeling that when she cooked without it, something was missing from the flavor. The private school teacher hesitated for a moment and didn''t argue back; suddenly, he remembered that Yingtian Immortal seemed to have written a Culinary Bible, which mentioned how to cook Qiongqi, and it seemed to make sense. Could it be that Yingtian Immortal''s level in naming was really so low? Lu Yang, since you claim to have some understanding of ancient history, would you dare to come to my Imperial Academy for an academic discussion? The private school teacher named Ye Gu was not a member of the Meng Family, but rather a historian from the Imperial Academy; he was teaching at the Meng Family''s private school simply because they paid well. Right now? Right now! Ye Gu, having been continuously challenged by Fairy Eternity, decided to seek help at the Imperial Academy. No sooner had he spoken these words than the Meng Family disciples below burst into joyous noise. If the teacher returned to the Imperial Academy, it meant they wouldn''t have class today. Ye Gu shot a fierce glare at these rascals and had the printed test papers distributed, resulting in an instant outcry. Emperor Xia hadn''t entered the private school; he was waiting outside and then saw Lu Yang walk out. Where are you off to? To the Imperial Academy, this person thinks I am pretty good at ancient history and has invited me to give a lecture there, Fairy Eternity declared gleefully. Emperor Xia looked perplexed; the Imperial Academy was full of cantankerous old scholars with stubborn attitudes. They were willing to have Lu Yang give a lecture? I am inviting you to my Imperial Academy for an academic debate! Ye Gu corrected. Provoking me into action, huh? I understand all that, Fairy Eternity saw right through Ye Gu''s none-too-subtle machinations. As Lu Yang''s follower, Emperor Xia naturally also went to the Imperial Academy. The Imperial Academy was a renowned institution in Great Xia, but unlike other schools, it didn''t focus on cultivation but on history, with most information on the histories of Great Qian and Great Yu originating from the research achievements of the Academy. And the most mysterious and oft-discussed ancient history was also within the area of study at the Imperial Academy. ` Along the way, Fairy Eternity saw many disheveled scholars arguing with each other, each holding their own opinions, and none willing to give ground. This ''Culinary Bible'' clearly records that cooking should use seconds as the unit. How can there be a mistake! Mistaken characters, these must be mistaken characters! What mistaken characters? It must be because the Yingtian Immortal likes salt. Have you not heard that after Yingtian Immortal defeats strong enemies, he always speaks condescendingly, saying, ''The salt I''ve consumed is more than the roads you''ve traveled.'' That''s solid evidence! Three scholars started to quarrel, and they seemed ready to come to blows at any moment. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang silently watched all this, feeling that Yingtian Immortal''s reputation might be very hard to recover. Lu Yang then saw another group of scholars discussing. Based on my analysis, Yingtian Immortal''s Dao Fruit may very well be related to the Heavenly Tribulation. Indeed possible What did you just say? I was saying Yingtian Immortal Right, what did I just say? The two scholars looked at each other blankly, unable to remember what had just happened. Ye Gu led Lu Yang and Emperor Xia to the depths of the academy, to a simple thatched cottage. Inside the thatched cottage, an elderly man with pale complexion was discussing something animatedly, his expressions lively with excitement. The old man was none other than the dean of the academy, Qi Xiuya, long renowned and masterly knowledgeable in ancient and modern history, unmatched in his understanding of history, and thus reverently known as Dean Qi or Old Qi in the outside world. He rarely showed his face outside, living a secluded life, so much so that even the famous Lu Yang had never heard of him. He could even be said to have no enmity with Daoist Buyu, indicating just how disconnected he was from the world. The person sitting opposite him had his back to the door, making it impossible to see his face. When Qi Xiuya saw Ye Gu enter, he asked with surprise and a smile. Little Gu, at this time you should be teaching at the Meng Family, why have you come here? Teacher, while I was giving a lecture at the Meng Family, we discussed the origin of the Open Mountain Axe, and this Daoist friend named Lu Yang offered another possibility for the origin of the Open Mountain Axe. Ye Gu repeated what Fairy Eternity had said, and Qi Xiuya stroked his long white beard, silent. That is an interesting viewpoint, but there''s no evidence, is there? Not knowing whether Fairy Eternity was right or wrong, Qi Xiuya had to seek the opinion of the person sitting opposite him. Daoist Jin, what do you think? Qi Xiuya formally introduced the person opposite him: Let me introduce, this is a Daoist friend I recently made. He may look young, but he has a unique insight into ancient history. Our brief conversations have greatly enlightened me. The person known as Daoist Jin thought for a moment: Indeed, I''ve heard that in earlier years, before Yingtian Immortal rose to prominence, he was short on cultivation resources and collected tolls using the Open Mountain Axe, even uttering ''This mountain was opened by me'' and such. Strange, people nowadays shouldn''t know about this. Daoist Jin stood up and faced Lu Yang, his gaze slightly astonished. Only then did Lu Yang get a clear view of Daoist Jin a petite girl with delicate and adorable features, her Little Face stern, not given to smiles or laughter. Lu Yang did not recognize Daoist Jin, but Fairy Eternity did. She was the young progenitor of the Qiongqi Clan, Jin Caiwei. Chapter 853 Chapter 853: Chapter 852 Jin Caiwei Chapter 853: Chapter 852 Jin Caiwei Fairy Eternity recognized Jin Caiwei at the same time as Jin Caiwei recognized Lu Yang. Ever since the last time the Gold Clan Leader returned to the clan and proposed an alliance with the Seek Dao Sect for their Qiongqi Clan, she had been pondering the issue. The Seek Dao Sect did indeed qualify for cooperation with them due to having the Semi-Immortal Vast Sea Daoist Lord, who possessed the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit. However, she was used to doing things alone and did not like cooperating with others. Afterward, she listed the forces that currently surpassed their Qiongqi Clan, feeling that without alliances it would be difficult to establish a foothold in the Great Era''s conflict. Zhu Tian ruled the Demon Territory, with more than ten cultivators who had passed tribulation under his command, and with Jiang Lianyi and Ao Ling awakening, she couldn''t contend with the forces of these three familiar Ancient beings. It is suspected that there is a Semi-Immortal within the Buddha Country, and in a real fight, she herself might not be afraid, but the Qiongqi Clan as a whole definitely couldn''t defeat the Buddha Country. The Great Xia Dynasty had inscrutable strength, and there was a very good chance they had Immortals, unbeatable. The Ancient Heavenly Court was even harder to fight, with two Immortals. As for the Great Yu forces, she couldn''t contend with the three great masters: the original Emperor Yu and the two Imperial Teachers. The Great Qian forces remained out of sight. An unknown Immortal had also emerged in the East Sea, and it was uncertain which force was behind them, but they too were unbeatable. The fact that the Meng Family could provoke so many formidable enemies and still survive indicated that there must be a Semi-Immortal behind them. This does not even take into account the three Ancient Immortals including Yingtian Immortal. Jin Caiwei grew more and more alarmed as she counted, realizing that it would be impossible to maintain a position in the top eleven if the Qilin Immortal didn''t show up. These powers were either too large and wealthy, unsuitable for cooperation with the Qiongqi Clan, or they had Immortals, where she wouldn''t hold the initiative. Considering this, only the Seek Dao Sect met the conditions for cooperation, with both sides having Semi-Immortals and being roughly equal in size. Little Jin Que had a good point, we could consider partnering with the Seek Dao Sect, she said. Based on this consideration, she decided to visit the Seek Dao Sect for an assessment. But she didn''t go directly to the Seek Dao Sect, being too straightforward was not good, so she headed to Imperial City, the cultivation center of Great Xia, to learn the cultivators'' opinions on the Seek Dao Sect. During this time, she heard that the Imperial Academy had some research on ancient history, so she wanted to come here to see the findings of the Imperial Academy''s research and by chance ran into the Academy''s Dean, Qi Xiuya. But she did not expect to encounter Lu Yang here. As the next Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, highly valued by the Vast Sea Daoist Lord and a cultivation prodigy, Lu Yang was a key figure for Jin Caiwei to investigate. From Lu Yang''s recent revelation of Yingtian Immortal''s secrets, it appeared Lu Yang had secrets of his own. Oh, it''s Little Tiger! Fairy Eternity pointed at Jin Caiwei and laughed, not expecting that Jin Caiwei the Little Tiger would still be alive; she had held Jin Caiwei even before she could take on human form. Upon hearing Lu Yang bluntly reveal her identity, Jin Caiwei instantly became alert, her hackles raising, and her pupils turning into the bright yellow of a tiger''s, like a little cat startled by shock. He was clearly only at the Nascent Soul Stage, how could he possibly see her race! Fairy Eternity suddenly realized that she was using Lu Yang''s identity, which meant she couldn''t possibly recognize Jin Caiwei, so she pointed at the jade pendant on Jin Caiwei''s chest and said, Oh, I mean the little tiger on your jade pendant is really cute. The tiger medallion jade pendant on Jin Caiwei''s chest was a gift from the old Qiongqi. Realizing it was all a misunderstanding, Jin Caiwei finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fairy, who is this person? Inside the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang realized that Fairy Eternity was trying to conceal the truth. Do you remember when we were in the Qiongqi ancient tomb, there was a coffin belonging to the old Qiongqi? The old Qiongqi had a daughter named Jin Caiwei, who had a good relationship with the Qilin Immortal, though she didn''t get along with Xiao Ling and Lianyi. At that time I was puzzled; the old Qiongqi died of old age, Jin Caiwei was only at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, so she should have died before the old Qiongqi, yet there was no grave for Jin Caiwei in the ancient tomb. Now I understand, this little tiger didn''t die but entered a slumber after breaking through to Semi-Immortal, and has now awakened. Semi-Immortal?! Lu Yang was startled. How did a Semi-Immortal suddenly appear? Weren''t they supposed to be very rare, popping up as frequently as white radishes? This case was different from dealing with Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi; Jin Caiwei didn''t remember Fairy Eternity, nor did she have messages left by the Qilin Immortal, so getting cozy with her was out of the question. President Qi was unaware of the complex relationship between this human, demon, and immortal. Seeing Jin Caiwei agree with Lu Yang''s point of view, he couldn''t help but smile with interest. He was aware of Jin Caiwei''s capabilities, which far surpassed his own understanding of ancient history. This indicated that what Lu Yang said was true history, and indeed the Open Mountain Axe was the magic artifact Yingtian Immortal used to intercept and demand a toll. It seems that young friend Lu Yang has a profound understanding of ancient history. I just happen to have a question and would like to seek answers from both of you. Emperor Xia listened in surprise, so the Open Mountain Axe really came about like that? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Go ahead and ask, Fairy Eternity said, finding herself a chair and sitting down next to Jin Caiwei. Jin Caiwei was a very cautious person, reluctant to interact with strangers, yet for some reason, she did not feel uncomfortable when Lu Yang sat beside her. President Qi earnestly asked, Legend has it that during Ancient Times, Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal fought a battle on the moon after they achieved immortality. Unfortunately, very few were qualified to watch it. Do you know anything about the process, or who ultimately won? After pondering for a moment, Jin Caiwei earnestly said, I have heard of this matter. It''s said that Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal had a fundamental conflict in their cultivation techniques, necessitating a grand battle to prove their Dao hearts. In that battle, Yingtian Immortal wielded the Open Sky Axe with a power that shocked the world; it seemed as if it truly had the ability to cleave heaven and earth. As a being born from the Firmament Tree, Time Immortal naturally resonated with trees. Time Immortal controlled the trees, and ancient trees reached up to the skies, endless and boundless, impossible to see the end at a glance. The two Immortals clashed with awe-inspiring powers, an ultimate display of destruction and an extreme force of life, dazzling for all eternity. Countless ancient trees were felled by Yingtian Immortal, yet many more ancient trees regenerated from severed branches, an incessant cycle that turned the entire moon into a sea of old trees. Those who witnessed the battle trembled with fear, not daring to approach, lest they be swept up in the confrontation. In the end, they concluded in a draw, neither side victorious. Although she had not witnessed the battle herself, Jin Caiwei recounted the story as her father had told her, confident in its accuracy. Even now, the thought of that scene, as described by everyone, sent chills down her spine C the combat power of Immortals was truly terrifying. Huh? That''s how it went down? Wasn''t it just that Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal got drunk one day, with Yingtian Immortal bragging about how fast he could swing his axe, and Time Immortal boasting about how well he cultivated the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'' and how quickly saplings grew? Both refusing to back down, they had a contest on the moon, didn''t they? Fairy Eternity scratched the back of her head, her recollection not quite matching with the picture painted by the little tiger. Then Yingtian Immortal kept swinging his axe tirelessly, and Time Immortal kept casting the ''Tree-Planting Sutra'', both of them worn out and panting. Their antics even scared away the Jade Rabbit clan that lived on the moon. Chapter 854 Chapter 854: Chapter 853 The Wives of Qilin Immortal Chapter 854: Chapter 853 The Wives of Qilin Immortal Is that so? Principal Qi thought to himself that the scene described by Lu Yang was somewhat different from what he had anticipated, and it was actually Jin Caiwei''s description that better matched his understanding of immortals, with grand gestures and a commanding presence. Jin Caiwei, uncharacteristically hesitant, didn''t know whether to affirm or deny Lu Yang''s answer. She was born at the end of the ancient times, an era long past when geniuses contested the path of ascension. The Four Ancient Immortals were in their prime, ruling over the cosmos, and her father, the elder Qiongqi, was one of the ancient forces, his status just below that of the four immortals. At that time, her cultivation level was not enough to truly participate in many events, such as battles between immortals; she could only rely on her father''s narrations. The battle between Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal was known to her through her father''s descriptions. She remembered the Qilin Immortal saying that much of history had been glossed over by that shameless Yingtian Immortal. One must not only look at the surface but consider the actual situation. The scene described by Lu Yang fitted with what the Qilin Immortal had called the actual situation. Furthermore, Lu Yang spoke with more certainty than she did, as if he had seen it with his own eyes, providing vivid details. This confidence was something Jin Caiwei lacked. I also do not know, Jin Caiwei helplessly shook her head, unable to judge the veracity of Lu Yang''s words. I see, Principal Qi thought that this battle was indeed enigmatic, which did align with the characteristics of ancient history. Principal Qi then earnestly advised Ye Gu, Little Gu, I have long told you not to become arrogant just because you have learned a little about ancient history. Ancient times were the most glorious and brilliant era in the cultivation world, abound with endless legends. Even a lifetime''s pursuit could not reveal all its mysteries. Look at these two young friends. Their understanding of ancient history surpasses yours, yet they provide two different answers for the same event, which shows the mystery of ancient history. Ye Gu felt deeply shamed by Principal Qi''s words. Teacher, I understand my mistake. As long as you understand, that''s good. Now, go back to the Meng Family to teach. After being sent back by Principal Qi to the Ye Family, Ye Gu continued to discuss ancient history with Jin Caiwei and Lu Yang. Jin Caiwei''s descriptions were truly eye-opening and allowed him to learn many ancient secrets. Are you saying that the Qilin Immortal had not only the Dragon Clan Ancestor and the Phoenix Ancestor as wives, but there was also a junior ancestor from the Qiongqi Clan who was his wife? When Jiang Lianyi publicly declared that the Qilin Immortal had two wives, herself and Ao Ling, it caused a huge stir in the academic field of ancient history. It was unexpected to learn that the Qilin Immortal had yet another wife. Principal Qi only knew that the cultivator before him was called Jin Caiwei but was unaware that the junior ancestor of the Qiongqi Clan was also named Jin Caiwei; he couldn''t correlate the two. Unlike the renowned great powers like Ao Ling and Zhu Tian, Jin Caiwei''s fame was not as widespread. Later generations only knew of the elder Qiongqi and were unaware of a junior Qiongqi. May I ask, in which ancient tome did fellow Daoist Jin find these records? Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a scholar, Principal Qi naturally could not simply believe whatever Jin Caiwei said; there had to be evidence. He had perused numerous ancient tomes, yet none ever mentioned anything about the Qilin Immortal having three wives. Of course, there is. Jin Caiwei mysteriously produced an ancient tome from the ancient times, which clearly recorded that the Qilin Immortal had three wivesCthe third being from the Qiongqi Clan. Principal Qi, having received this ancient tome, treasured it as a priceless artifact. The contents detailed many things unknown to later generations, the value of which was immeasurable. I always thought it strange; the current emperor can have three palaces and six courtyards, so how could the Qilin Immortal, a magnificent immortal, possibly have just two wives. Emperor Xia: Director Qi, I haven''t provoked you, have I? I''ve never withheld funding for your Tai Academy. Fairy, what''s going on here? Lu Yang was very puzzled. While Director Qi was translating the ancient language word for word, Lu Yang had already finished reading it. Which ancient tome would dare to write that the Qilin Immortal has three wives? Are Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi made of clay or something? Was the ancient book falsified? There''s no falsification. This book is indeed from ancient times; it''s probably written by Little Tiger herself. Fairy Eternity guessed a lot, and this ancient book was indeed written by Jin Caiwei during the Ancient TimesCanyone who came to investigate would say it''s the real deal. The only problem is, not everything recorded in ancient books is guaranteed to be the truth. Lu Yang sincerely felt that being a historian was a tough job. On the one hand, the Yingtian Immortal acted unscrupulously for the sake of prestige, and on the other, Jin Caiwei fabricated history to climb the ranks. Anyone who researched it ended up confused. Luckily, he had Fairy Eternity, who knew the entire truth about ancient history No, that''s wrong, the best thing was that he didn''t know! One of Jin Caiwei''s purposes for coming to the Tai Academy was to spread rumors. Although she couldn''t defeat Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, she could gain an advantage in public opinion. After deceiving Director Qi, Jin Caiwei looked at Lu Yang with a wary eye. This man named Lu Yang was no simple character; she feared he knew she was lying. While Director Qi busied himself with the ancient book, Jin Caiwei bared her little tiger teeth and made a threatening grimace at Fairy Eternity, warning her not to reveal the truth. The Qilin Immortal indeed has another wife who is a little Qiongqi. Fairy Eternity, contrary to her normal behavior, did not expose Jin Caiwei''s lie, but instead helped her, leaving Lu Yang very puzzled. Fairy, you this What''s the matter? Little Tiger is not wrong, the Qilin Immortal himself admitted it. There''s such a story?! That must have been before the Qilin Immortal got married to Xiao Ling and Lianyi. They pressed the Qilin Immortal to reveal whom he truly liked and whom he would take as his wife. He hugged them both and said that he liked both of them, so they were both his wives. If you follow this logic, that means the Qilin Immortal also likes Little Tiger, naturally making Little Tiger one of his wives as well. Fairy Eternity didn''t just spout nonsense; everything she said was well-founded and logical. So the Qilin Immortal actually has quite a few wives, like the little Qiongqi, the Nine-Tailed Fox, and so on. Lu Yang felt that it was fortunate that the Qilin Immortal had become a true Immortal. If the Qilin Immortal were only a Semi-Immortal, he might have ended up like that Harem Golden Core, facing a terrible fate of being dismembered. Later on, I felt that the Qilin Immortal liked so many people that I wanted to know if there was anyone he liked the most, just like ranking the top beauties of Ancient Times. Although they are all quite pretty, there should be some sort of order. I gathered all his wives and asked the Qilin Immortal who he liked the most. Shivering with excitement, and seeing him shiver so terribly, I tied him to a chair, securely, and then he stopped shivering. Perhaps the Qilin Immortal loves each person equally; in the end, he never did say who his favorite was. Fairy Eternity shook her head in disappointment, unsatisfied with the outcome. After I left, I heard that the Qilin Immortal was beaten and howled quite loudly. It was probably a bit of spousal affection, but since it''s private, I didn''t inquire further. Jin Caiwei didn''t know what Fairy Eternity was thinking, but seeing her help with the lie, she seemed like a promising junior who could be greatly nurtured in the future. Chapter 855 Chapter 855: Chapter 854 Enough Hands Chapter 855: Chapter 854 Enough Hands Having achieved her purpose at the academy, Jin Caiwei saw no need to stay any longer and quickly bid farewell to Dean Qi. Little Tiger, wait up, do you want to hang out with me? Fairy Eternity squatted down in front of Jin Caiwei and asked with a smile. Jin Caiwei had a tiger-shaped pendant; Fairy Eternity referring to it as Little Tiger wasn''t inappropriate. Coming across a person from Ancient Times was rare. Even though she couldn''t remember her past, Fairy Eternity was still quite willing to make more contact. Moreover, establishing a new dynasty always required people. Follow you? Jin Caiwei sized Lu Yang up and down. If it had been anyone else speaking to her like that, she would have torn them in half by now. But she had an inexplicable sense of familiarity towards Lu Yang, which curbed her impulse. Yeah, follow me, Fairy Eternity said cheerfully, pointing to Xia Tian, who was acting as her retainer. Look, there''s already someone who''s willing to hang out with me. Jin Caiwei pondered. Her purpose in coming to Great Xia was to study what kind of sect the Seek Dao Sect really was; following Lu Yang indeed matched her purpose. Fine, I''ll follow you for a while. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang''s eyes twitched as he listened to the two converse. If it were him, he would never dare to have a Semi-Immortal following him around. Who is this person willing to hang out with you? Jin Caiwei noticed the unobtrusive presence of Emperor Xia. His name is Xia Tian; he is an exceptionally talented individual, Fairy Eternity valued Emperor Xia highly. Jin Caiwei wasn''t very interested in Emperor Xia and simply responded with an Oh. Fairy Eternity led the way, with Xia Tian and Jin Caiwei following behind as retainers. Xia Tian valued Jin Caiwei''s ancient knowledge and quietly approached to ask, Miss Jin, do you have any intention of joining the academy? With your talent, you could quickly rise to the position of dean. Even Dean Qi admitted he was not as knowledgeable as Jin Caiwei in ancient history. Jin Caiwei, tilting her head back with disdain, glanced at Xia Tian. She was not tall, so she had to look up at everyone, which made her rather fond of Lu Yang, who was willing to squat down to talk to her. Crazy, she said. Hey, girl, you don''t recognize kindness! Xia Tian, with his identity, had never been spoken to like that. But he was not one to hold grudges. When this girl found herself in danger, he would step forward and reveal his identity, and she would regret her behavior! Jin Caiwei took a few quick steps, trying to keep up with Lu Yang''s pace and stand beside him: Where did you learn all this ancient knowledge from? Dean Qi might not know the intricacies, but she understood that the ancient knowledge Lu Yang possessed was incredibly unbelievable. There was no way he could know so much detail about ancient knowledge just from reading books. Fairy Eternity looked at Jin Caiwei meaningfully and transmitted her voice: Why would I need to learn it? I originally knew it all. Jin Caiwei furrowed her brows, feeling more and more that Lu Yang was no simple character: Who exactly are you? She suspected that Lu Yang wasn''t the real Lu Yang and had been possessed long ago, with the possessor being a powerful figure from Ancient Times. This could also explain why Lu Yang''s talent was so terrifying. Fairy Eternity put her index finger to her lips, eyes slightly deepened, and whispered, Shh, Little Tiger, you are not supposed to know who I am yet. Jin Caiwei''s expression changed slightly, realizing that Lu Yang calling out her race was indeed no coincidence! Fairy Eternity lowered her voice again, speaking in a secretive tone, This Fairy has been asleep since Ancient Times, desiring to overthrow the Great Xia Dynasty and establish a new one. Little Tiger, would you be willing to lend me a hand? Jin Caiwei felt a chill, Lu Yang actually wanted to overthrow the Great Xia Dynasty, which supposedly had an Immortal in it. Daring to say such words, could it be that he was an Immortal too?! This is a huge pitfall, and she had no intention of getting involved. Once involved, there would be no escaping it! It might even involve a battle among Immortals, something she couldn''t afford to touch! I refuse! Jin Caiwei firmly rejected the olive branch Fairy Eternity had thrown her. Fairy Eternity chuckled twice, as if mocking Jin Caiwei''s naive and ignorant actions. Jin Caiwei watched Lu Yang warily, fearing he would make a move; she dared not regard Lu Yang as being at the Nascent Soul Stage anymore, What are you going to do! Relax, I won''t force you. Actually, you and I have crossed paths before, it''s just that you have forgotten, I''ve even held you in my arms, replied Fairy Eternity. Nonsense! Jin Caiwei didn''t believe Fairy Eternity''s words, she couldn''t remember ever being held by anyone, wait it seemed she really had been held by someone before. Fairy Eternity sighed leisurely, Through the endless ages, the great waves have washed away so much truth, can you really trust your memory? But you don''t need to hurry away from me, follow me, and I will unveil the truth for you. It was unclear what Jin Caiwei was thinking, but after hearing Fairy Eternity''s words, she really did not run away from her. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity excitedly shook Lu Yang''s shoulders. How about it, how about it, did I look convincing, was it good enough to fool them! Lu Yang: Actually, Fairy, you looked pretty good just now, can''t you restrain yourself a bit in the Spiritual Space? Lu Yang bowed deeply,Your Majesty is a once-in-an-eternity wise ruler, with all the world''s people in your heart, all the vicissitudes of life under your control, naturally, whatever you act out looks real. Hearing Lu Yang praise her so highly, Fairy Eternity laughed joyously, then suddenly, as if remembering something, she began counting on her fingers, Little Tiger, Xia Tian, we''re a bit short on manpower. Short on what? asked Lu Yang. Short on people for a rebellion. Although Little Tiger is a Semi-Immortal and theoretically quite capable in combat, we''re still a bit short for a rebellion. It would be nice if we had a few more helpers. Lu Yang dared not respond, afraid Fairy Eternity would count him in the list of rebels. Wait a minute, whether or not she counted him, it seemed to make no difference, the body Fairy used to rebel on the outside was his own! During their conversation, Fairy Eternity led Jin Caiwei and Emperor Xia through Luo Tian Forest, the shortest route back to the Meng Residence. The trees towered up to the skies, and the Meng Family Members had long since replanted the trees broken and toppled during battle, completely erasing any signs that a fierce fight had once taken place here. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a cold voice came from not far away. Emperor Xia squinted his eyes to look, there were two visibly weak female cultivators being blocked by a group of cultivators; the cultivators had magic artifacts in hand and looked unfriendly. The lead black-robed cultivator spoke chillingly, all the while infusing spiritual essence into his magic artifact, You two got something good at the auction, eh? Would you mind parting with it; in return, we''ll let you keep your lives. The two frail female cultivators had never encountered such a situation and were so frightened they were trembling. They were not cultivators from Imperial City but had merely come to the city upon hearing about desirable items at the auction. They had not expected to be targeted just for winning a finale item at the auction. Emperor Xia was inwardly pleased; wasn''t this the chance to reveal his identity while incognito? Before he could act, he heard Lu Yang calling out joyfully to the two besieged female cultivators, Xiao Ling, Lianyi, what are you two doing here? Chapter 856 Chapter 856: Chapter 855: Lu Yang''s identity is now quite clear. Chapter 856: Chapter 855: Lu Yang''s identity is now quite clear. The two female cultivators were originally besieged, and the atmosphere on the scene was extremely tense, but the call from Fairy Eternity broke this silence. Upon hearing the two extremely familiar designations, Emperor Xia''s body stiffened suddenly, incredulously looking at the exuberant Lu Yang, then turned his head to look at the two female cultivators being waylaid and robbed. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, as semi-immortals with lofty reputations from ancient times, had their portraits long circulated among the major powers, but the two female cultivators in front of them obviously differed in appearance from those two ancient semi-immortals. Had Lu Yang mistaken someone else for them? Or had he not been calling Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi? The two female cultivators, hearing Lu Yang calling them with such an intimate manner, were very puzzled, as Elder Brother Lu Yang would never normally address them in this way. Originally, they had wanted to re-experience life in ancient times by disguising themselves as loose cultivators to attend the auction, intending to bid on the finale piece and be targeted by a tribulation cultivator. At the very moment the tribulation cultivator was about to strike, they planned to reveal their identities and shock everyone present. Now that Lu Yang had called out their identities, there was no need to continue the pretense. The two women shed their disguises, revealing two exquisitely beautiful faces that captivated the soul. Indeed, it was Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi. You The tribulation cultivators, originally filled with greed, each turned pale and started to flee. But there was no chance to escape in front of the two semi-immortals. A huge dragon claw illusory shadow fell, moving slowly yet inescapably, and several tribulation cultivators were effortlessly pinned to the ground by Ao Ling, unable to move, their hearts filled with boundless terror. After dealing with a few minions, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi walked over to Lu Yang to take a closer look. They hadn''t expected to encounter Lu Yang in Imperial City, and they also felt that there was something different about him today. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What''s the matter, don''t recognize me anymore? Fairy Eternity asked with a smile, startling Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi as their pupils contracted sharply, then quickly realizing who she was and breaking into delighted smiles. It was Immortal Sister! It really is you! The two women, one on the left and one on the right, affectionately looped their arms around Fairy Eternity''s, basking in the glory that envied the bystanders. What are you two doing here! Jin Caiwei looked at Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi cautiously. They were the two people she least wanted to encounter, and she had run into both of them at once. Jin Caiwei, completely on guard against the two women, struggled even to maintain her humanoid form, her eyes turning into golden vertical pupils, with two white tiger ears emerging from the top of her head, baring her teeth to reveal two small tiger fangs. Jin Caiwei! You''re still alive? Before, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had been preoccupied with Fairy Eternity, and only now did they notice Jin Caiwei was also here. Jin Caiwei, relying on the fact that no one recognized her, had not disguised herself since leaving the Demon Territory, always presenting her true form, which was easily identifiable at a glance. Of course, I''m still alive. Don''t think you two are the only ones with a Dao Fruit Outline! Jin Caiwei''s true form, a mighty white tiger with bone wings on its back, manifested behind her, revealing her identity as a rare white Qiongqi. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, both semi-immortals who had battled their way out of Ancient Times, had no reason to fear Jin Caiwei, who was like a flower raised in a greenhouse. Ao Ling sneered coldly; behind her, emerged a black dragon exuding an aura of the primeval, condescendingly looking down at Jin Caiwei, Oh, then I really want to see how much substance your Dao Fruit Outline has! Jiang Lianyi stepped forward, and a phoenix illusory shadow soared out from a sea of fire, its cry echoing through the heavens. The white Qiongqi, black dragon, and golden phoenix, three great ancient immortal beasts gathered, none yielding to the others, with the black dragon and golden phoenix''s might clearly surpassing the white Qiongqi. A great battle was on the verge of breaking out. The Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator secretly responsible for ensuring Emperor Xia''s well-being was bitterly complaining; what kind of situation was this? Initially thinking that serving in Imperial City would mean protecting Emperor Xia from any dangerCa sure relaxing dutyChe hadn''t been informed that he might encounter a clash between three great ancient immortal beasts in the Imperial City! Three Semi-Immortals, all with Immortal backgrounds. He''ll probably burn out all his blood and still won''t be able to save Emperor Xia. Alright, alright, we''re all friends here, put it away, put it all away. Seeing that a fight was about to break out, Fairy Eternity felt that this wouldn''t do and hurriedly stepped in between to stop the conflict. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi obediently retracted their Illusory Shadows, and Jin Caiwei immediately felt the pressure lessen, retracting her Illusory Shadow as well, although the atmosphere remained tense. Xiao Ling, Lianyi, what are you doing here? Fairy Eternity clasped the hands of the two women, smiling very happily. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi''s cheeks turned slightly red, and they were somewhat uncomfortable with Fairy Eternity''s question. They casually pointed to the Tribulation Cultivators lying on the ground. Isn''t this just experiencing ancient life? We came to Imperial City for an auction, bought some valuable treasures at random, and ended up attracting them. The Tribulation Cultivators crushed by the draconic might regretted deeply that they hadn''t consulted the almanac before leaving today; they just wanted to rob a path, and somehow they bumped into these two extraordinary Great Powers. What exactly was your life like in Ancient Times, even going to auctions? Are auctions some sort of interesting place? So that''s how it is. Fairy Eternity nodded her head. It was she who taught Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi the good habit of fishing at auctions. Who says we''re friends? Who exactly are you! Jin Caiwei stared at Fairy Eternity. A mere sentence was enough to make the proud Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi lower their guard voluntarily. Who was this person really? Emperor Xia was also surprised. He had long known that the buzz about the Ancient Heavenly Court was fabricated by the Seek Dao Sect, with Lu Yang as its founder. However, he was unaware of Fairy Eternity''s existence, assuming Heavenly Venerate Dou was another identity of Yun Zhi. As for Lu Yang knowing Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, he wasn''t surprised; after all, both Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had publicly admitted to being members of the Ancient Heavenly Court. What surprised him was the good relationship between Lu Yang and Ao Ling, Jiang LianyiChow close they got as soon as they met, with an extremely intimate attitude. If Jin Caiwei hadn''t interrupted midway, they would probably have gotten even closer. Jin Caiwei is an ancient Qiongqi, so does that mean she is the third wife of the Qilin Immortal? Emperor Xia thought of Jin Caiwei''s refusal to join him, and found an explanation. What''s it to you! Jiang Lianyi shielded Fairy Eternity behind her, extremely protective as if she was afraid that Jin Caiwei would swallow Fairy Eternity in one bite. Jin Caiwei looked intently at Lu Yang''s face that revealed a hint of handsomeness, recalling all the experiences she had before. Lu Yang declared himself as an Immortal, which assuredly made him an Immortal. More familiar with ancient history than herself, a witness to it, an Ancient Immortal. This meant Lu Yang was definitely one of the Four Ancient Immortals. Familiar with ancient history and also acknowledged her as the third wife of the Qilin Immortal. Held her in his arms. She herself did not feel repelled by Lu Yang, even feeling a natural closeness. Likes to be mysterious. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were close to Lu Yang, even showing an attitude of complete compliance. Then the answer was obvious. Jin Caiwei pointed at Lu Yang, a bit angry, but upon recalling the acknowledgment that she was the third wife, her emotions leaned more toward joy, and her voice rose several notches. Ah He, it''s you! The Qilin Immortal, whose real name was Shi He. Chapter 857 Chapter 857: 856 Chapter: Surrendering Oneself Chapter 857: 856 Chapter: Surrendering Oneself At this moment, the real Lu Yang''s mind was struck by enlightenment, receiving a phrase that could predict future events of Heavenly Initiation, highlighting his path and destiny. Every man must die, either by the hands of the Yingtian Immortal or by the Qilin Immortal. In any case, death is inevitable. If the Qilin Immortal were to witness this scene, Lu Yang would have no idea how to survive. What, Ah He? I am not the Qilin Immortal, said Fairy Eternity, the foremost among the Five Ancient Immortals. She would diminish her own value by pretending to be the Qilin Immortal, for she walked with integrity and sat with dignity. Not him? Jin Caiwei looked at Fairy Eternity skeptically. Do I look stupid? Who are you trying to fool? Could it be anyone other than Ah He who was so close to Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi? Indeed, she is not my husband. Ao Ling looked down at this little girl, a smile that was not quite a smile on her face: Little girl, the affairs of the ancient times are complex and intricate, how could you possibly understand them all? Don''t you dare call me little girl! Jin Caiwei was furious. She hated being referred to that way, especially by Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi! But hearing what Ao Ling said, could it be that Lu Yang really wasn''t the Qilin Immortal? Jin Caiwei began to feel uncertain. Her knowledge of ancient affairs was indeed not comprehensive. For instance, she knew nothing about the Ancient Heavenly Court, while Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had long been its members, clearly indicating an inequality in knowledge between the two sides. If he is not the Qilin Immortal, who else could he be! Among the Four Ancient Immortals, only the Qilin Immortal met all the criteria. If there were no outsiders present, Ao Ling would not mind disclosing the identity of Immortal Sister to Jin Caiwei, but now was clearly not the appropriate moment. Ao Ling looked at the only outsider present: Who is this man? His name is Xia Tian, and he''s a recent addition to my ranks, she replied. A follower? Ao Ling gave Xia Tian another glance. She knew that Immortal Sister''s standards were exceptionally high, and she didn''t just take in followers casually. If this Xia Tian had become a follower of Immortal Sister, he must have something special about him. But looking at him, his cultivation level seemed ordinary, and if it came to a fight, even Elder Brother Lu Yang might best him. What did Immortal Sister see in him? Well, it didn''t matter. Immortal Sister had her reasons for everything she did. Facing three Semi-Immortals, Emperor Xia didn''t show any fear. Being a Semi-Immortal was one thing, but he had the backing of an ancient ancestor, acting as a present-day spokesperson for that great venerable beingChis status was not inferior to that of a Semi-Immortal. But could he still enjoy secretly roaming around if he revealed his identity? Emperor Xia thought to himself, why was it that when his eldest son went out, he enjoyed life, but when he himself went out, he either encountered those clamoring to execute him or ran into three Ancient Semi-Immortals, neither of which provided a good opportunity to reveal his identity. Lianyi, have those lying on the ground go to the Ministry of Punishments to turn themselves in. I have things to discuss, Fairy Eternity said, referring to the panic-stricken Tribulation Cultivators. Alright. Jiang Lianyi approached the few Tribulation Cultivators. The cultivators wanted to escape, but with the dragon''s might oppressing them, they couldn''t even move. Jiang Lianyi activated the outline of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit, leaving an imprint on each of the Tribulation Cultivators, putting them under her control. Witnessing this, Jin Caiwei scoffed coldly, reminded of the imprint left by Jiang Lianyi on Jin Que. That happened just before the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation when the Gold Clan Leader accidentally entered an inn and saw Jiang Lianyi, who had not long been revived. To avoid drawing attention, Jiang Lianyi ordered the Clan Leader not to speak of her. Although the Gold Clan Leader remained silent, Jin Caiwei had encountered Jiang Lianyi more than once and immediately recognized the imprint left by her. You seven, go and turn yourselves in at the Ministry of Punishments, confess all your crimes, but you must not reveal any information about me, Ao Ling, or Jin Caiwei, she commanded. Being able to become Tribulation Cultivators means this wasn''t their first or second time engaging in such matters. Jiang Lianyi, Ao Ling, and Jin Caiwei, after all, have special identities. If the Ministry of Punishments were to learn that the two of them had come to the Imperial City, then Emperor Xia would become aware, potentially creating issues out of thin air. The fewer troubles, the better. Yes! Seven Tribulation Cultivators stood up and shouted in unison. Ao Ling withdrew her dragon presence, and the seven Tribulation Cultivators staggered to their feet, appearing no different from usual. However, their destination was somewhere they would certainly never choose to go in the past. They were indeed unwilling to surrender themselves to the Ministry of Punishments, but under the effect of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, they had no room to resist, not even able to exhibit a reluctant expression. Ministry of Punishments. Ever since passing the hot potato that was the Fourth Prince over to His Majesty, Xu Xin felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders, and his steps were much lighter. The subordinates he had trained could also hold up the sky on their own. During his seclusion, they fulfilled their duties impeccably, handling the Ministry''s cases in an orderly fashion and even revised the latest edition of Possession Laws. Even Xu Xin felt that he wasn''t far from reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. His pleasant mood was conducive to a breakthrough; nourishing his nature with his heart, it was an extremely profound state. I wonder how Daoist Buyu''s little disciple is doing now. Speaking of which, this lad is indeed talented. Xu Xin shook his head with a wry smile. After coming out of seclusion, he heard a lot of news about Lu Yang: the great battle in the Luo Tian Forest, crushing his peers with an invincible posture, composing poetry at Lotus Pavilion, attracting Ye Mengyin''s favor, and so on. Putting aside the stubborn insistence on decimating nine generations, Daoist Buyu''s little disciple was still far more pleasing to the eye than Daoist Buyu himself. At that moment, the Minister of Justice walked in, hesitant to speak. What is it? asked Xu Xin, in a good mood and thus, more gentle in tone than before. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To report to the superior, outside never mind, perhaps you should see it for yourself, the Minister of Justice felt it unbelievable to explain, better to let Xu Xin see it in person. Very well, Xu Xin, accompanied by the Minister of Justice, went to the reception area and saw seven familiar figures. Shi Lei, Bai Yiwen, Zhao Tuo These were all clients of the Fifth Prince. Shi Lei, as if not seeing Xu Xin, recounted his past wrongdoings like spilling beans. We followed the orders of the Fifth Prince, leaked the imperial examination questions, and profited from it The Fifth Prince, in his effort to win over officials, had us arrange for their nephews and relatives to be placed within the dynasty This time at the auction as well, someone bought an item the Fifth Prince had set his sights on, and even after the Fifth Prince revealed his identity, they still refused to give face and bought the item at a high price, causing the Fifth Prince to lose face. We received orders to retrieve the item by any means necessary, and afterwards, we disguised ourselves As clients of the Fifth Prince, every deed they did was inevitably tied to the Fifth Prince. Xu Xin: No, the issue with the Fourth Prince had just ended, and now the Fifth Prince was popping up? You seven, did you see the Fourth Prince get caught and suddenly have a change of heart, coming together to surrender? Hold on a second. Why are you suddenly deciding to surrender? Xu Xin couldn''t help but ask. These seven didn''t seem like the type to be struck by a sudden bout of conscience. Influenced by the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, Shi Lei and the others couldn''t reveal the information about Jiang Lianyi and the other two ancient Semi-Immortals. Initially, it was Immortal Sister who commanded Jiang Lianyi, and Jiang Lianyi who ordered them, the seven of them. It was Lu Yang who told us to come and surrender. Chapter 858 Chapter 858: Chapter 857: The Gradually Growing Soybean Dynasty Chapter 858: Chapter 857: The Gradually Growing Soybean Dynasty As Shi Lei and others were swayed by Lu Yang to come forward and confess, numerous cold cases were reopened, all connected to the Fifth Prince''s efforts to win people''s favor. The Ministry of Punishments became busy, even busier than during the Fourth Prince''s rebellion. The Fourth Prince''s rebellion was no small affair, but it was only one case, merely requiring a bit more effort when it came to arrests. However, the Fifth Prince''s situation was different. This time there were multiple cases, with a broad impact, implicating many officials in the dynasty. The Ministry of Punishments interrogated Shi Lei and the others throughout the night. The good news was that they had a cooperative attitude, answering all questions, and since they were the Fifth Prince''s dirty mitts, they had a lot of evidence, which helped the Ministry save much effort. Prince Jiang Qun regretted disguising himself as his father to ascend the throne, dealing with an endless stream of memorials, the bitter medicinal soup that was said to slightly prolong lifespan, and handling the intrigues in the harem and with various elders Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luckily, the Right Chancellor and the Left Chancellor are not in seclusion, capable of sharing some of my burden. The Right and Left Chancellors dealt with many of the less important memorials, allowing the Crown Prince to catch his breath. Although he didn''t find it difficult to handle these memorials, it was boring, and now that he was using his father''s identity, there were many things he could not do. How I miss making incognito visits; I wonder how far Father has progressed. Jiang Qun opened a memorial sent from the Prefectorial Governor of Yu State, which reported the discovery of remnants from Great Yu in Yu State, suspecting the presence of a Great Qian Cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He had already contacted the troops stationed in Yu State, asking them to join the search for the Great Yu remnants, but given the unknown strength of the remnants, he requested the dynasty to send reinforcements. In that case, let the Luoshui Guards go to Yu State. Just as Jiang Qun was about to process the next memorial, Eunuch Li came to report. Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice Xu Xin requests an audience. Let him in. Xu Xin, taking measured steps, entered the hall and bowed to Jiang Qun, Xu Xin pays respects to Your Majesty. Rise, Minister Xu. Yes. What brings Minister Xu here? Xu Xin took out a small booklet, which Eunuch Li presented to Jiang Qun. Jiang Qun, looking puzzled, took the booklet: What is this? Your Majesty, these are the crimes committed by the Fifth Prince. Who? Jiang Qun thought he had misheard. It''s the list of crimes of Fifth Prince Jiang Tang. Jiang Qun, alarmed, quickly skimmed the booklet with his Spiritual Sense, his eye twitching as he saw the litany of Old Five''s various offenses, offering explanations for many of the dynasty''s long-standing secret cases. Time is of the essence, and for fear of startling the snake by hitting the grass, only some of the crimes have been verified. Even just these partial offenses were serious enough. If they were all confirmed, the fate of the Fifth Prince would not be much better than the Fourth Prince''s. The only difference was that the crimes of the Fifth Prince did not require the execution of his entire family, sparing Jiang Qun from having to pardon himself again. No, how did it come to be Old Five''s turn to cause trouble right after Old Four''s issue had settled down? I''ve only been the temporary Emperor for three days, and two brothers have already fallen into my hands. Father, how come you didn''t deal with anyone when you were the Emperor, but as soon as you left, all these issues came knocking? In history, there have been instances of princes acting as regents, but none where a prince dealt with other princes while acting as regent. Handling one might be acceptable, but dealing with twoChow would future generations view this part of history? How were these things investigated? Jiang Qun, knowing that Xu Xin was thorough and reliable, would not fabricate things to deceive him. Moreover, even if it were fabrication, one would not dare to do so recklessly. He was just curious. It was the retainers of the Fifth Prince, led by Shi Lei, who confessed. Shi Lei is so honest? Jiang Qun frowned. According to what Shi Lei and the others confessed, they were persuaded by Lu Yang to come to the Ministry of Punishments to turn themselves in. Jiang Qun couldn''t help but hold his forehead. The Fourth Prince''s situation had been reported by Lu Yang, and now the Fifth Prince''s matter was also inseparable from Lu Yang. Lu Yang, are you determined to send all my brothers to prison to clear the way for my ascension? Lu Yang alone persuaded them to turn themselves in? That I do not know, but Shi Lei and the others said that when Lu Yang was persuading them, there was also a cultivator named Xia Tian present. Jiang Qun: Isn''t Xia Tian damned Emperor Xia''s alias? I knew this wasn''t so simple; it''s indeed Emperor Xia''s intent! In the Luotian Forest, Fairy Eternity is holding a meeting, sitting in a circle with Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei, and Emperor Xia. It''s rare for us all to gather together. There''s only one purpose for today''s meeting, and that is that I am ready to establish a new dynasty. I have even thought of a name for the dynasty, called the Great Soy Dynasty. Upon hearing this, the posture of Ao Ling and the others straightened slightly, all startled by Fairy Eternity''s words. Some were shocked at the idea of establishing a new dynasty, others were shocked at the name of the dynasty. The sage once said, ''The throne of the world should be seated by the virtuous.'' As someone born with such virtues, I ought to be the emperor. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi clapped their hands vigorously, their gazes burning as they looked at Fairy Eternity. Had Immortal Sister finally harbored the ambition to vie for the world? Fairy Eternity''s face revealed a smile, pressed her hand down to signal Xiao Ling and Lianyi not to be overly enthusiastic, and then continued: I have observed the long river of history. Each dynasty''s change has been filled with blood and fire, plunging the people into misery, and the entire world into suffering, which goes against my wishes. The speech of Fairy Eternity was written by Lu Yang in the Spiritual Space. As she read according to the script and improvised on her own accord: I believe that establishing a brand-new dynasty doesn''t necessarily have to be through war; it can be done by peaceful means. For example, I had once cooperated with the Fourth Prince to report his rebellion, and by implicating his entire clan, we were able to break the Jiang Family without attacking. But I didn''t expect that the ancestors of the Jiang Family had some tactics of their own, setting up a system of amnesty in advance, which foiled my plans. Truly a tough opponent to deal with! However, it doesn''t matter. What matters go smoothly all the time? The process of starting a business is always tough. I believe that as long as we stand united, there''s no difficulty we can''t overcome! Fairy Eternity stood on the table, arms raised high, shouting: Ladies and gentlemen, are you willing to join me in establishing a new dynasty? We are willing! Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi need not be askedCtheir unconditional support for whatever Fairy Eternity does is a given. Good, then I appoint you two as great generals. After Fairy Eternity''s exclamation, she jumped down from the table with a huff, and looked at Jin Caiwei: Little Tiger, what about you? Jin Caiwei had no particular thoughts about establishing a new dynasty, but since Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were supporting it, if she didn''t, she would be at a disadvantage, which was intolerable. I am also willing! Then I also appoint you as a great general. All four women turned their gaze towards Emperor Xia simultaneously, their eyes almost speaking the question: what about you? Emperor Xia felt his scalp tingle beneath their stares. Everyone else had agreed, would it be unsociable of him to disagree? Emperor Xia could only slowly raise his hand: I also agree. I appoint you as Prime Minister. The Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator secretly protecting Emperor Xia marveled at the scene. He had lived for thousands of years and had never seen anything like it. Chapter 859 Chapter 859: Chapter 858: Plotting for Power and Usurping the Throne Chapter 859: Chapter 858: Plotting for Power and Usurping the Throne ` The Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator secretly protecting Emperor Xia thought that it was quite good to have the Emperor team up with three Semi-Immortals; it was an absolute guarantee of safety, and there was nothing for him to worry about anymore. After all, his responsibility was to protect Emperor Xia, and he didn''t care about anything else. Below, the three newly appointed generals each petitioned for permission to go to war, to prove their value. I possess the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype, which can temporarily enhance me to the level of an Immortal''s Body, allowing me to hold my own against a Jiang Family Immortal for a time or two. In terms of combat power, Ao Ling was the strongest. She could be attacked by others before fighting with a Jiang Family Immortal, thereby reaching the level of an Immortal''s Body. Jiang Lianyi enjoyed helping others and liked helping Ao Ling the most. I have the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype, which allows me to control others, turning everyone in the Imperial Palace into one of us, breaking through from the inside and launching a surprise attack on the Jiang Family! Little Tiger Jin Caiwei was not to be outdone: I have the Plane Dao Fruit Prototype, which can flatten objects into a plane. If it solidifies into a complete Dao Fruit, I could turn the entire world into a plane! The three generals looked to the Prime Minister, eager to see what the Prime Minister, who had been highly regarded by Fairy Eternity, was capable of. I can commit suicide. Ao Ling: ? Emperor Xia felt that his Divinity Transformation Stage cultivation was definitely of no use in a rebellion, seeming only capable of creating an opportunity for the Great Soy Dynasty by abdicating the throne through suicide. Alright, alright, I''ve already said that we need to use peaceful methods. Look at you all, talking about using Dao Fruit Prototypes and suicide. Then how do we peacefully overthrow the Great Xia Dynasty? Ao Ling wondered, as she was already prepared to fight with a Jiang Family Immortal. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were just Fairy Eternity alone, it would be difficult to think of any effective method, but fortunately, Fairy Eternity was never alone; her Spiritual Space had the old man Lu Yang devising strategies. As the saying goes, to seize power and usurp the throne, to overthrow Great Xia, one must take these two steps: seizing power and then usurpation. I believe we should usurp first and then think about seizing power. What does usurpation mean? Naturally, it means to take over the throne itself! The importance of the throne goes without saying several princes are breaking their heads over it, all for that very throne, aren''t they? If we seize the throne, then naturally we will have overthrown half of Great Xia. Fairy Eternity said earnestly, Therefore, I think we should go to the Imperial Palace and steal that chair! Great idea! Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi clapped in unison enthusiastically and vigorously. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Thanks to his calculations, he had managed to reduce the death penalty to a fixed-term imprisonment. The best outcome would be for Fairy Eternity to be captured and to cool her heels in prison for a year. The treacherous Lu Yang harbored treasonous thoughts and deserved death a thousand times over. Xia Tian, what do you think of this idea? asked Fairy Eternity. Good idea. This time Emperor Xia found his role. I''m very familiar with the Imperial Palace; I''ll plan the route. In the still of the night, five figures stealthily infiltrated the Imperial Palace. ` Although the Crown Prince, being at the Body Integration Realm, did not need to sleep or rest, he was not a mule; he couldn''t work from dawn to dusk and then dusk to dawn again. Moreover, Jiang Qun was currently impersonating his imperial father, and his father''s sickly appearance did not fit the persona of someone who worked continuously. It was precisely by using this method that he had escaped from the harem. Everyone be careful not to use your Spiritual Sense, so as not to startle the snake by hitting the grass, Fairy Eternity reminded everyone. According to Fairy Eternity''s investigation over the past few days, the Immortals of the Jiang Family resided in the most forbidden area deep within the Imperial Palace and did not concern themselves with the various happenings in the palace. However, if cultivators of Xiao Ling''s level were to use Spiritual Sense for reconnaissance, it would easily draw the attention of the Jiang Family''s Immortals. Understood, Emperor Xia whispered. Emperor Xia was the last person who should be using Spiritual Sense, as there were Imperial Guards with higher cultivation levels than his. If he were to use Spiritual Sense, the Imperial Guards would detect him immediately. The five of them were literally shadows as Jin Caiwei used the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype to turn the group into a two-dimensional state, moving along the ground. This was mainly to consider the safety of Emperor Xia and Lu Yang, both of whom had low cultivation levels and would be easily discovered if they infiltrated the palace. Did you strip away the concept of ''height,'' leaving only ''length'' and ''width''? Ao Ling asked, glancing at Jin Caiwei with admiration. She had assumed Jin Caiwei''s Dao Fruit Prototype was like her father''s, a Soul Dao Fruit Prototype, but she was surprised to discover it was an entirely new type of Dao Fruit Prototype. This creativity was not to be underestimated. Even she would be caught off guard if she encountered Jin Caiwei''s Dao Fruit Prototype for the first time. You have some discernment, Jin Caiwei snorted coldly, brimming with pride. She had expended a great deal of effort to condense this type of Dao Fruit Prototype. Being in a two-dimensional state wasn''t the same as being invisible; it just made them harder to detect. If they were discovered, it would not be a problem, as Jiang Lianyi could use the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype to control those who discovered them, making them overlook their presence. In his spiritual space, Lu Yang felt, for stealing a chair, was it really necessary to use Dao Fruit Prototypes one after another? Previously, the second Imperial Teacher had only used one type of Dao Fruit Prototype to infiltrate the Seek Dao Sect. With the help of two Dao Fruit Prototypes, the group of five with six souls smoothly arrived at their destinationCthe Daming Hall. The Daming Hall was silent and pitch-dark, but this did not matter. Even Lu Yang and Emperor Xia, who had the lowest cultivation level and fighting capacity respectively, could discern the layout of the Daming Hall with the faint moonlight; needless to say, for the three ancient Semi-Immortals. It was not the first time Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity had been to the Daming Hall. The Righteous Path Leadership Conference had been held here, and they previously expressed their gratitude to the Sect Leaders of the other Four Great Immortal Sects here as well. In front of the Daming Hall was the Dragon Tail Path, a mix of stairs and ramps. The surface was tiled with flowered bricks, the eaves were densely structured with interlocking bracket sets, the indoor and outdoor crossbeams were decorated with color paintings, the upper parts of doors and windows were set into rhombic patterns, and each detail carried a deeper meaning. But the most eye-catching was the throne at the end of the Daming Hall, admired by thousands and symbolizing the sovereignty of the Great Xia. We''ve finally arrived, Fairy Eternity whispered in excitement, striding eagerly to sit on the chair. Jiang Lianyi''s eyes lit up, and she immediately took out the Four Treasures of the Study, swiftly capturing the scene in a drawing. In the monochrome painting, Lu Yang sat high upon the imperial throne, hands resting on the armrests, his eyes as piercing as a dragon''s, exuding an intimidating presence, the very image of a lord over all under heaven. Above his head hung a plaque with the words Upright and Bright, along with a high-hanging Qin mirror. If one looked closely, they could even see the signatory''s name in the corner of the plaqueCMeng Junzi. Fairy, how does it feel to sit on the imperial throne? Lu Yang asked. Fairy Eternity swayed a little in the seat, not quite satisfied, Not so great, Zhu Tian''s chairs are more comfortable. No matter how prestigious the chair symbolizing the imperial power was, it was still made by craftsmen with only a bit of cultivation; it could not compare to the Emperor''s Chair personally made by Zhu Tian. Chapter 860 Chapter 860: Chapter 859 The Cold Throne Is Gone Chapter 860: Chapter 859 The Cold Throne Is Gone Fairy Eternity sat on the cold throne and let out a light sigh. This chair is both hard and cold, now that I''ve become the master of the Central Continent, I can''t even get a good chair. Emperor Xia: Originally, I thought sitting on the throne was pretty good, but the way you say it makes me seem so pitiable. Zhu Tian knows how to enjoy life, the imperial chair he made is much more comfortable than this one. Zhu Tian had a wide range of interests, including but not limited to dancing and furniture making, and the furnishings in the Demon Nation Imperial Palace were all made personally by Zhu Tian. From this perspective, the grandeur of the Imperial Palace of the Demon Nation far exceeded that of the Great Xia Imperial Palace, as it was made by a Semi-Immortal. Furniture from the Abode of the Five Ancient Immortals was all made by Zhu Tian. Jin Caiwei heard that even her father''s coffin was made by Zhu Tian, and in this regard, even the Grand Elder''s craftsmanship could not compare to Zhu Tian''s, it was far inferior, such was the gap between the Body Integration Realm and a Semi-Immortal, and no amount of skill could bridge it! Where''s the imperial seal? Fairy Eternity couldn''t sit still even on the throne, searching around. What do you need the imperial seal for? Lu Yang asked, as this wasn''t part of the plan. I want to see what the imperial seal looks like. Isn''t it said that every emperor must have one? As the original Bean Emperor, I should see what Great Xia''s imperial seal is like to prevent making one. Fairy Eternity was meticulous in her actions; being an emperor meant looking the part. Lu Yang looked at the imperial robe Fairy Eternity was wearing, embroidered on the front with the smiling face of Fairy Eternity and on the back with the icy and handsome face of Eldest Senior Sister, thinking that Fairy Eternity didn''t need to be too particular about the imperial seal. After all, even with the imperial seal in hand, she wouldn''t look like an emperor. Everyone was a first-time thief with little experience, unsure of what to do now. Ao Ling leisurely admired the murals in the Daming Hall, which depicted how the Jiang Family rose in the last days of the Great Yu and quickly grew into one of the several forces contending for the world, how the Jiang Family and the Meng Family teamed up to fight the Void Venerate, and how they eventually parted ways, clashing swords and struggling for the supreme position in the world. The pigments used in these murals are subpar; they''re starting to fade, Ao Ling commented. In the past, the murals in our house were blessed by the Time Immortal, immune to the ravages of time, eternally constant. And the quality of these magic artifacts is also just so-so, merely pleasing to the eye. Jiang Lianyi pointed to a row of magic artifacts on display near the wall. The magic artifacts in our house were all refined by the Yingtian Immortal, exclusively Immortal Treasure grade. Emperor Xia: Don''t go too far, okay? There''s the Time Immortal and the Yingtian Immortal. Daming Hall was, after all, overseen by our ancestor, so give some face. Our ancestor Jiang Pingan wasn''t an expert in Refining, so where could he get so many Immortal Treasures to decorate the place? Jin Caiwei, having not seen much of the world, managed not to find faults everywhere. Jin Caiwei looked eagerly at the throne: How much could this throne sell for? Her Qiongqi Clan was in dire need of Spirit Stones, and if they could sell the throne, it would make the endeavor worthwhile. Fairy Eternity kindly explained, dispelling Jin Caiwei''s thoughts: It''s just for show, not worth much. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The group, while attempting to steal the throne, gave the Daming Hall a once-over, commenting as they went. How are we going to move this throne? Jiang Lianyi asked since the throne belonged to someone else and couldn''t be placed in the Storage Ring. Taking it directly would be too conspicuous. I''ll do it. Jin Caiwei volunteered, activating the Outline of the Dao Fruit, extended both palms, one above the other, fitting the throne nicely between them. With a light clap of her hands, the throne suddenly disappeared, replaced by a piece of paper. Done. Jin Caiwei flattened the imperial throne into a plane, rolled it into a scroll, and hugged it in her arms, making it much smaller as a target. This Dao Fruit Outline of yours is quite convenient to use, isn''t it? Of course, not to mention a mere imperial throne, even the entire Imperial Palace I could flatten into a plane, Jin Caiwei boasted proudly, showing off her abilities. Alright, alright, let''s get going, Fairy Eternity called to everyone. The group was flattened into a plane by Jin Caiwei, repeating the old trick, and they left the Imperial Palace. The next day, as the court convened, Jiang Qun was stunned to see the empty space. Where''s the chair? I did say the chair wasn''t comfortable, but that doesn''t mean it should have been taken away. Recently, two shocking and outrageous incidents occurred in the Imperial City. One was the exposure of the Fifth Prince''s crimes, with his followers being successively caught, causing a great stir in the official circles, and many officials were dismissed. The news profoundly disturbed the Second Prince. It had only been a few days since his younger brother''s mishap, and now only he and the Crown Prince remained as the heirs to the throne. Considering the significant role Lu Yang played in this process and the likelihood of being targeted for revenge by the remnants of the Fifth Prince''s party, the Ministry of Punishments did not publicize Lu Yang''s merits. The other incident was the audacious theft of the imperial throne. Rumors had it that, on that day, Emperor Xia and the ministers, like him, stood through the morning court session, which earned high praise from the officials. The throne, which had been in the Daming Hall for a hundred thousand years, had never been moved, leaving everyone to wonder who dared to commit such a heinous and treasonous act. Some suspected the long-missing progenitor of thieves, others believed the reclusive Thief King was responsible, and yet others proposed it was the return of their descendants seeking fame across the world. There were various theories, but not one was conclusive. Xu Xin arrived at the Imperial Palace with a worried frown, his steps heavy as if weighed down by lead. He didn''t care about the rumors; they were all groundless speculations to him, randomly theorized. But he could not afford such indifference, for the Emperor had given him a strict order to find the whereabouts of the throne at all costs. The best method would have been to directly ask the owner of the throne where it was, but it belonged to Jiang Pingan, and the Crown Prince did not dare disturb the ancestor over such a matter by going to the forbidden land. So, Xu Xin had no choice but to put the burden on his dear Minister Xu. How is the investigation going? Xu Xin arrived at the Daming Hall with a group of capable subordinates, who were famous detectives from the Ministry of Punishments, known for missing no clues, no matter how slight. However, it seemed they were about to meet their match with this case. Reporting to your excellency, the perpetrator is extremely cunning and has left no evidence behind, reported the subordinates, who had investigated several times from the exterior of the Imperial Palace to the Daming Hall, without finding a single useful clue. Could it be someone with the ability to hide their actions? Xu Xin asked, furrowing his brow. He himself was a detective, although he had not solved a case in a long while after becoming the Chief of Staff. The Minister of Justice shook his head, spreading out a detailed map of the Imperial Palace that covered the entire table: Your excellency, please see, there are multiple Array Methods for detection within the palace, as well as the Imperial Guards on patrol. Unless it was the work of an Immortal, something should have been left behind. But an Immortal wouldn''t stoop to stealing such a trivial thing. Immortals, having reached the pinnacle of their cultivation, wouldn''t possibly get drunk and steal a chair from the Imperial Palace. Xu Xin sighed, suggesting another possibility, The perpetrator must be extremely familiar with the layout of the Imperial Palace. It''s an inside job. Chapter 861 Chapter 861: Chapter 860: The Law is Vast and Indomitable, Lax but not Leaky Chapter 861: Chapter 860: The Law is Vast and Indomitable, Lax but not Leaky ` Was it stolen by someone from the palace? asked the Minister of Justice through a voice transmission; he dare not speak it aloudCthe matter was too grave. If they were to delve deeply into the investigation, who knows what they might uncover. The Ministry of Punishments had recently clashed with the imperial family, with two princes ending up in their clutchesCan unprecedented event in history. It''s most likely one of two possibilities: either an immortal intervened, or it was indeed someone from the palace. But regardless of the possibility, neither made sense. There was no motive for the crime. Why would anyone steal the imperial throne after a full meal, to have the Emperor conduct court standing? By that logic, it seems all ministers would have a motive. You, draft a list of those who are familiar with the palace''s Array Method. Yes. The Minister of Justice was efficient in his work and quickly produced a list, which was populated by names from the royal family; Emperor Xia was at the top of the list. Xu Xin slapped the Minister of Justice on the head, Fool, why put His Majesty on the top? Could it possibly be His Majesty who stole it? Hearing this, the Minister of Justice promptly removed Emperor Xia''s name. Emperor Xia had nine sons and seven daughters. With the capture of the Fourth and Fifth Princes, two suspects were eliminated. Of course, in addition to the princes and princesses, Emperor Xia''s personal eunuch, Eunuch Li, and others also were under suspicion. Having obtained Prince Jiang Qun''s approval, the Ministry of Punishments quickly began the search. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Minister Xu, how goes the investigation? Jiang Qun called for Xu Xin in Yangxin Hall, eagerly hoping to find out the whereabouts of the throne. Otherwise, how embarrassing it would be when Father Emperor returns to find no throne. To report to Your Highness, after the investigation over these two days, it appears that all princes and princesses are without suspicionCexcept for one. Oh? Who is it? Xu Xin stated seriously, Prince Jiang Qun. According to our investigation, since Prince Jiang Qun returned from Ji State, he has disappeared for many days, with no word on his whereabouts, which is highly suspicious! Jiang Qun suddenly began coughing violently. Your Highness, are you alright? Xu Xin got a huge fright, worrying that he might have angered His Highness. Considering that His Highness''s lifespan was nearing its end, he''d be in deep trouble if he accidentally caused him to breathe his last. I''m fine, I''m fine, it''s just an old ailment, Jiang Qun waved his hand, indicating Xu Xin need not panic so. After a couple of harsh coughs and clearing his throat, Jiang Qun said, Qun''er has no interest in vying for the throne; this is common knowledge. He would never stoop to steal it and has no motive. Minister Xu, you should investigate others. Xu Xin opened his mouth as if to say, Your Highness, are you trying to shield Prince Jiang Qun? But then he thought better of it; His Highness had a point. If another prince had stolen the throne, one could explain it as trying out the feeling, but Prince Jiang Qun was famously indifferent to the struggle. Why would he steal the throne out of the blue? It made no sense. Yes. Beyond the Imperial Palace, standing at the entrance, Xu Xin pondered deeply; but if it wasn''t Prince Jiang Qun, then who could it be? Forget it, I should go award Lu Yang. That lad has always been sharp-witted. I''ll ask him for his thoughts. Lu Yang first reported the Fourth Prince''s rebellion, and later persuaded Shi Lei and others to turn themselves in, unraveling numerous mysterious old cases. This was a significant achievement, and the Ministry of Punishments was definitely going to award him for it. It was just that Xu Xin had been so busy recently with the Fifth Prince''s faction and the matter of the throne that he hadn''t found time to see Lu Yang. ` Now he wanted to change his mood. Meng Residence. Fairy Eternity brought four new members of the Da Dou Dynasty to stay at the Meng Family, treating it as their base. Hidden in the shadows and responsible for protecting Emperor Xia during his Transcendance Tribulation stage, he really had the urge to tell the Ministry of Punishments the truth, finding it difficult to keep a straight face. Several times he almost burst out laughing. Unfortunately, his mission was to protect Emperor Xia, and he couldn''t do anything beyond that. He had thought that protecting Emperor Xia would be a tedious task, but he had not expected the process to be so rich and colorfulCfar more interesting than solitary cultivation. Would you like to come up and take a seat? Fairy Eternity rewarded her armies, allowing the three great generals to sit on the imperial throne to experience it. Forget it, it doesn''t look comfortable to sit on, Ao Ling and the other two shook their heads in refusal, indicating that they had no covetous desire for the throne. The emperor could rest easy, there was no need for tests. Alright then, Fairy Eternity had not expected Ao Ling and the others to be so astute, seeing through her test. If any of them had dared to take a seat, she would have stripped them of their posts and seized their properties. Fairy Eternity turned to ask Lu Yang in the Spiritual Space. Xiao Yang, what were you talking about ''covetous hearts'' and ''seizing properties'' just now? It''s nothing, just talking to myself out of boredom, he replied. While Fairy Eternity was establishing the Da Dou Dynasty, Lu Yang was also busy, constantly sparring with the Invincible Nascent Soul, making rapid progress in strength. He could vaguely contend with the Invincible Nascent Soul, even managing to analyze the external situation while doing so. Even though the cost was being defeated by the Invincible Nascent Soul. But Lu Yang persisted in doing so, which was commendable for his determination. Xiao Yang, now that we have the throne, what''s our next step? After thinking for a while, Lu Yang said, Rebellions need a just cause, like fabricating a sword slaying a white serpent, or having a fox howl about ''Great Chu rising, Chen Sheng as king.'' Or maybe digging a stone out of the river with ''A one-eyed stone figure stirs the Yellow River and the world rebels'' inscribed on itCof course, it''s all fake. Fairy Eternity, ever so clever, got the point immediately and drew out her vowels, Faking it, I understand. The Immortals Jiuchong often do such things. The fox howl is too common and not very convincing. Right, we could bury a stone in the ground and write on it. Let''s see, write ''Da Dou rising, Lu Yang the king''! Uh, my status is humble, no need to include my name, Lu Yang hurriedly refused when he heard this, as he had no desire to be associated with rebellion. Fairy Eternity held Lu Yang in high regard, Xiao Yang, do not belittle yourself. As a faithful minister under me That''s ''a minister by your side,'' Lu Yang corrected her seriously; he still had the responsibility of being the imperial teacher and managing the cultural fortunes of the Da Dou Dynasty. Ah, a minister by my side. As my faithful minister, how could I neglect you? We shall share fortunes together! While Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang were talking, Xu Xin arrived at the Meng Residence, heading straight for Lu Yang. Fairy Eternity did not notice the movements outside, but the three great generals did. Ao Ling reacted the fastest; they couldn''t let Xu Xin see the three of them together with Lu Yang. That would be difficult to explain, and everything about the Ancient Heavenly Court would be exposed. Jin Caiwei clapped her hands three times in succession, and the three of them turned into three paintings hanging on the wall, blending in seamlessly. Xu Xin, accompanied by people from the Ministry of Punishments, pushed the door open and entered with a hearty laugh. Ha ha, Lu Yang my boy, so you were staying at the Meng Residence. It took quite an effort to find you. You reported the Fourth Prince and persuaded Shi Lei and others to turn themselves in. I''ve come especially to commend you, Xu Xin announced. To show his regard for Lu Yang, Xu Xin personally carried a tray containing a commendation order, cultivation resources, and other items. Then, as he pushed the door open, he saw Lu Yang seated on the imperial throne. Chapter 862 Chapter 862: Chapter 861: Apprehension and Resolution Chapter 862: Chapter 861: Apprehension and Resolution Xu Xin silently retreated, closed the door behind him, then turned and reentered. Seeing Lu Yang still seated on the throne, he confirmed he was not mistaken. Lu Yang, so it was you! I checked all the princes and princesses without a clue, I even didn''t spare Eunuch Li''s house, and it turns out it was you, kid! I even suspected the Crown Prince before, His Majesty was indeed correct, it wasn''t the Crown Prince''s doing. Are you that bored that you decided to steal the throne? Xu Xin''s voice directly pulled Fairy Eternity out of the conversation in her Spiritual Space back to reality. Fairy Eternity, wanting to find Ao Ling and the other two, discovered they had long since flattened themselves pretending to be paintings on the wall, and now only she and Xia Tian remained at the scene. What happened? What happened? The Ministry of Justice officials who had come with Xu Xin to commend Lu Yang stretched their necks in curiosity upon hearing their boss shouting loudly. Wow, Old Buyu''s disciple sure has some guts, to even steal the throneCOld Buyu himself never had the nerve for that. The student surpasses the masterCancient wisdom certainly does not deceive me. Perhaps Master Xu had long suspected it was Lu Yang, hence using the award ceremony as a pretext to capture him! Don''t forget, Master Xu used to be the number one detective in the Imperial City. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sharp sword does not age. Sounds of amazement came one after another, some shocked that the criminal was Lu Yang, others admiring Xu Xin''s brilliant deduction. Lu Yang, do you have anything to say? Fairy Eternity had a strong sense of loyalty; without ratting out the three generals, she preserved the vital forces for the Kingdom of Beans. She stood up from the throne with righteousness and said, One should take responsibility for their own actions. This affair was orchestrated by Xia Tian and me. Emperor Xia: Couldn''t you have at least said I was just a servant passing by? The Prime Minister? Xu Xin turned his head, looking toward Xia Tian. Speaking of which, this Xia Tian seemed to have been present as a witness when Lu Yang reported the Fourth Prince, and he was beside Lu Yang when he persuaded Shi Lei and the others. He also had a part in stealing the throne. What was his relationship with Lu Yang? Yes, Xia Tian is the Prime Minister of our Kingdom of Beans! Kingdom of Beans? Xu Xin looked back at Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity patted her chest: The kingdom I founded. Xu Xin inwardly felt perplexed; he had only casually asked a few questions, so how did things keep getting bigger? Take the two of them into custody. The Kingdom of Beans had only just started, and it was already besieged by the Ministry of Punishments, with the Minister of Justice personally capturing the founding ruler and the first Prime Minister. In secret, a transcendence tribulation stage powerhouse mused over his duty to protect Emperor Xia, wondering if Xia being arrested by the Ministry of Punishments counted as Xia encountering danger? After the Ministry of Punishments took away the founding ruler and the first Prime Minister, the three generals reverted to their original forms. What do we do? Jin Caiwei, faced with such a situation for the first time, didn''t know what to do. No worries, let''s have Elder Brother Lu Yang join us in the East SeaCwe have diplomatic immunity. Early on, when Fairy Eternity proposed the idea of stealing the throne, Ao Ling had anticipated the potential capture of Immortal Sister and saw this as an opportunity to persuade Lu Yang to change allegiances and join them in the East Sea. Jiang Lianyi rolled her eyes at Ao Ling: Your East Sea doesn''t even have a country, where will you get diplomatic immunity from? Elder Brother Lu Yang should join our Demon Nation instead! Similarly, Jiang Lianyi wanted to pull Lu Yang to her side, making it easier to connect with Fairy Eternity. Elder Brother Lu Yang is mine! He''s mine! Mine! As Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi argued over who would get Lu Yang, Jin Caiwei would look towards those speaking, becoming increasingly confused. Imperial Palace. After capturing the wanted criminals, Xu Xin hurried to the Imperial Palace to report the situation. For what reason has Master Xu acted in this manner? Jiang Qun did not expect Master Xu to return so quickly within half a day. Xu Xin hesitated, unsure of how to broach the subject. Even after pondering all the way there, he hadn''t figured out how to start. Your Majesty, the one who stole the imperial throne has been found. Jiang Qun''s eyes lit up; Master Xu truly was a brilliant detective, having so quickly uncovered the truth. However, there''s also a conspiracy to rebel connected to this matter. Rebellion? Which one of my sons is it? Jiang Qun thought to himself that the Fourth and Fifth Princes had been imprisoned by Lu Yang. If Lu Yang intended to ascend to the throne through such means, that would leave only the Second Prince. Is it the Second Prince? It''s Lu Yang. Jiang Qun was briefly confused, but then understood the ins and outs of the situationCit was Lu Yang who had reported it. Soon Xu Xin''s words overturned his speculation: According to this servant''s investigation, the one who stole the throne is Lu Yang, intending to establish the Soy Dynasty, which indicates he harbors a treasonous heart. Apprehended along with Lu Yang was an accomplice. Lu Yang? Rebelling? It took Jiang Qun considerable effort to combine these two unrelated concepts. Lu Yang rebelling? Could it be that the Seek Dao Sect was finally about to challenge the world for supremacy? Your Majesty, how should this be dealt with? Xu Xin asked, completely at a loss after spending two thousand years in the Ministry of Punishments and never encountering such a situation; he had to seek guidance from his superior. He discovered that passing the buck to his superior was a rather effective strategy, one he would resort to more in the future. Jiang Qun also faced a dilemma, unsure of how to deal with the situation. Well, since Father Emperor has temporarily entrusted me with the throne, I cannot simply shirk my duties. Jiang Qun slammed the table, his imperial authority emanating: Even the emperor is subject to the same laws as the common folk. Members of the Seek Dao Sect are no exception. I shall personally interrogate Lu Yang! Go, bring Lu Yang to the Daming Hall! Yes! Xu Xin secretly sensed trouble; it seemed His Majesty was truly serious this time, and things looked grim for Lu Yang. Wait a minute. Jiang Qun called Xu Xin back, causing Xu Xin to wonder if His Majesty had reconsidered and was going to let Lu Yang off the hook. Also, bring the imperial throne to the Daming Hall. As evidence? As a chair. Soon, Lu Yang and his accomplice Xia Tian were brought before the Daming Hall for Jiang Qun to personally interrogate them. Considering Lu Yang''s special status, this matter was not widely publicized. Aside from the Ministry of Punishments, no one knew the throne had been found, nor that Lu Yang was responsible. Jiang Qun, dressed in imperial robes and wearing the diadem, walked with a steady gait, his gaze sharp and spirited, exuding an aura of power. Seated on the throne, he emanated the presence of a ruler, a stark contrast to the aura of Fairy Eternity in imperial attire. The Imperial Guards flanked both sides of the Daming Hall, holding their magic artifacts with a display of imperial grandeur. Minister Xu, have the prisoners been brought here? They are before the hall. Bring them in. After Jiang Qun spoke, Eunuch Li called out, By the Emperor''s command, bring in the prisoners! The entire Daming Hall echoed with Eunuch Li''s voice. Soon, four Imperial Guards brought in two figures. The morning sunlight cast long shadows over them. Jiang Qun, facing the sun, couldn''t make out their faces clearly. He was well acquainted with Lu Yang and could recognize him by his build even against the backlight. But the question was, why did the other figure also look familiar? Finally, as Lu Yang and the other stepped out of the sunlight, Jiang Qun could see their faces clearly. Your Majesty, Xu Xin reported, Lu Yang and his accomplice Xia Tian are both present. Jiang Qun: Dad, you''ve gone undercover and now you''re bringing it to me? Chapter 863 Chapter 863: Chapter 862: The Emperor''s Great Talent Chapter 863: Chapter 862: The Emperor''s Great Talent ` Jiang Qun stiffly turned his head to look at Xu Xin. Master Xu, what''s this situation with Xia Tian? You never told me there was someone named Xia Tian before. Xu Xin''s main concern had been Lu Yang; he viewed Xia Tian as an insignificant character, not worth mentioning. Therefore, he hadn''t elaborated before, but now that His Majesty had asked, he naturally had to explain in detail. Your Majesty, Xu Xin began, besides Lu Yang, there was also a fellow conspirator named Xia Tian. According to Lu Yang, this cultivator named Xia Tian has a quick mind and is proficient in governance. After establishing the Great Soy Dynasty, Lu Yang promised to appoint Xia Tian as the Prime Minister, which persuaded Xia Tian to join. Jiang Qun held his forehead and tried to organize his thoughts. After listening to Xu Xin, his mind was in such a mess that he couldn''t make sense of the logic for quite some time. Does this mean my father joined a new dynasty and became the Prime Minister, so he wants to overthrow Great Xia? No, Father, you wouldn''t push yourself to this extent just to make me emperor, would you? As a Crown Prince acting as regent, I''ve just dealt with two younger brothers, and now I''m using my power to deal with the current emperor for treason. Historians will likely consider this a scandalous tale in the history books. Emperor Xia, who was making eye contact with his eldest son, also felt awkward. He hadn''t expected that after stepping out for a bit, he would end up back here, and in such a predicament. When he had been detained by the Ministry of Punishments yesterday, he contacted the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators secretly protecting him, asking them to rescue him from the Ministry of Punishments, but they refused. The reason was that their duty was to ensure Emperor Xia''s safety, and they couldn''t act unless he was in dangerCa dutiful fulfillment of their responsibilities indeed. Emperor Xia felt they were just there to watch the spectacle. If his identity was revealed in the full view of the public, claiming he was Emperor Xia who whimsically abdicated the throne to exercise, he would lose all face. Emperor Xia wondered if Jiang Qun had been fooling him. How come it seemed so satisfying for Jiang Qun to reveal his identity during his incognito outings, while he himself, as a ruler of a nation, faced so many restrictions when doing the same in his own lands? Moreover, he remembered Yun Zhi saying that Lu Yang often found himself in unusual situations. This was not what Yun Zhi had described. Jiang Qun also realized that his father''s identity couldn''t be disclosed publicly, so he waved his hand to dismiss the others: All right, all of you may leave. I will personally interrogate these two prisoners. Ah? Xu Xin and the others found themselves in a difficult positionCwho had ever heard of an emperor conducting an interrogation alone? What if something went wrong? Your Majesty, this Withdraw! Jiang Qun commanded sternly, and Xu Xin and the others did not dare to contradict the emperor''s will, and so they left. After the others were dismissed, the grand Daming Hall was left with only Jiang Qun, Lu Yang, and Emperor XiaCno outsiders remained, so there was no need for pretenses. Jiang Qun dropped his imperial dignity and reverted to his usual demeanor, helplessly descending from the throne, and approached Emperor Xia: Dad, what were you thinking, stealing the throne? And you even asked Lu Yang to join you. How should this matter be handled? Emperor Xia blew his beard and glared, no longer hiding his true self, reverting to his aged appearance: Bullshit, what do you mean Lu Yang joined me in stealing? It was Lu Yang who dragged me into it! In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang''s pupils shrunk upon seeing Emperor Xia''s true appearance, realizing that Xia Tian was actually Emperor Xia and that the previous Emperor Xia had been an impersonation by the Crown Prince! Emperor Xia defended himself righteously: Furthermore, what do you mean ''stealing the throne''? The throne is the heritage of our ancestors; I have always had the duty of safeguarding it. What law did I break by moving the throne from one place to another? Jiang Qun was at a loss for words. It seemed like a valid point; no laws were technically broken. That''s not entirely correct, Jiang Qun remembered something else and pointed at Lu Yang, He didn''t know your identity; he''s guilty of theft. ` Huh? I knew his identity, Fairy Eternity said. When I went to the Imperial Palace to steal the throne, didn''t I specifically ask you for your opinion, and you said you agreed. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After being immersed in Lu Yang''s long-term legal education, apart from the fact of rebellion, Fairy Eternity always followed the rules and laws. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi''s plan to have Lu Yang switch alliances was doomed to fail. In terms of scheming, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were no match for Fairy Eternity. How did you know? Emperor Xia was shocked, as he had hidden it well; how could Lu Yang possibly recognize him? After all, he was protected by a magic artifact of national guardian level! I just used my eyes, Fairy Eternity felt there was nothing difficult about it; a disguise that could be seen through at a glance might fool Semi-Immortals at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, but it was far from fooling her. Emperor Xia thought to himself, hearing that Yun Zhi was very fond of this little Junior Brother; could it be that Yun Zhi had given Lu Yang some magic artifact that could see through disguises? Of course, there were also those who had not seen through it, like Lu Yang. Fairy, did you know all along that Xia Tian was Emperor Xia? Of course I knew, I just forgot what his name was. Only after Fairy Eternity mentioned it did Lu Yang recall that when she encountered Emperor Xia at the entrance of the Ministry of Punishments, she had asked, What was your name again? rather than What is your name? Didn''t you ever think of capturing Emperor Xia or something? Lu Yang had thought that after meeting Emperor Xia, Fairy Eternity would do something like seizing the emperor to command his subjects. Since Fairy Eternity had no such intentions, Lu Yang didn''t associate Xia Tian with Emperor Xia. Never thought about it. Why? Lu Yang didn''t understand. Because it''s against the rules to kill envoys from another country during war, Fairy Eternity said. Unlike Lu Yang, who excels in using cunning and poison, Fairy Eternity preferred to act openly and aboveboard. So you made him Prime Minister because Of course, it''s because I recognize talent above all, selecting the able without regard to their past, Fairy Eternity said proudly, never sparing words when it came to praising herself. Clapping her hands, she spread them out carelessly: Since Xia Tian was once Emperor Xia, and was called a once-in-millennium emperor, he''s naturally skilled at managing affairs. Wouldn''t it be perfect for him to be the Prime Minister of our Great Bean Dynasty? Lu Yang: Why do I feel like the Fairy makes a lot of sense? Is it because I''ve been fighting the Invincible Nascent Soul too much lately? I''ve thought it all through. After the Great Bean Dynasty is established, Emperor Xia will become the Prime Minister. Once he''s done, I see his son is also talented, so he''ll become the second Prime Minister. As for the Prime Ministers after that, we''ll just pick from the Jiang Family, Fairy Eternity planned far ahead, charting the blueprint for the Great Bean Dynasty. Her foresight was something Lu Yang, who only knew how to ingratiate himself with superiors and demean others, could not compare with. Lu Yangxin thought this was the first time he''d heard of a throne being passed down through abdication and a Prime Minister succeeding through lineage; not to mention going back four hundred thousand years, even looking forward four hundred thousand years there was no such thing. The Great Bean Dynasty truly was making history. Your Majesty is a genius. Chapter 864 Chapter 864: Chapter 863: Lu Yang, you lucky bastard Chapter 864: Chapter 863: Lu Yang, you lucky bastard So, Dad, are you planning to continue your incognito investigation, or are you coming back to be the Emperor? Jiang Qun asked. Emperor Xia reflected on his experiences of the past few days, which included either being screamed at by Lu Yang demanding the extermination of his family, or being dragged into a rebellion. He felt that it was safer to remain the Emperor. Let''s go back. These old bones of mine can''t take much more of this, he said. Jiang Qun, hearing this, was overjoyed. He quickly gave a symbolic wipe of the throne and invited his father to sit down. After returning to his original appearance, Emperor Xia seemed to have his energy significantly drained, panting with each step he took. Even when he sat on the chair, he couldn''t sit up straight and had to lean against the back of the chair for support. Father, are you alright? Jiang Qun was startled. When he supported his father, he felt his father''s arm was as dry as dead bones, devoid of vitality, as if the father who had just been joking with him was merely an illusion. Emperor Xia took a couple of breaths, waved his hand dismissively, and managed a weak smile, It''s nothing serious. I just haven''t been active for a long time and my body can''t quite bear it anymore. Despite what Emperor Xia said, his face was extremely pale, his eye sockets sunken, resembling someone on the brink of death, which made the Crown Prince''s heart twist in pain. His lifespan was already short, and he had forcibly drained his life force in order to enjoy himself in the past few days, worsening his condition. My son, I fear I don''t have much longer, said Emperor Xia. In this life, I can proudly claim to have lived up to the expectations of my ancestors, served the dawn people well, and upheld the nation. But I have limited energy and have not trained you and your siblings properly, which led your brothers to harbor evil intentions. Handing over Great Xia to them would be a cause for concern, even if the ancestors support it from beyond. I just can''t rest easy Jiang Qun, hearing the implied message, said somewhat helplessly, No, Dad, you''ve already had your fun once; why go through it two more times? The volume of Emperor Xia''s voice immediately rose several notches, and he became spirited, Hey, what''s with you? Is being the Emperor that much of a grievance for you? Enough, enough, get out of here, Emperor Xia said impatiently, waving his hand as if to shoo away flies, ushering the Crown Prince out. Alright then. After the Crown Prince and Fairy Eternity left Daming Hall, Emperor Xia reverted to his feeble state, dried up like withered wood, with just a flicker of life left in him. He rested on the throne he had occupied for most of his life, watching Jiang Qun''s receding figure, an expression of helpless and bitter resignation on his face, his voice weak and breathless. My son, my body is truly on its last legs However, I really enjoyed these past few days. Thank you, Lu Yang Xu Xin, Eunuch Li, and the Imperial Guards were stunned as they watched Lu Yang and the Crown Prince walk out of Daming Hall. Those who went in were Lu Yang and Xia Tian; those who came out were Lu Yang and the Crown Prince. The identity of Xia Tian was all but revealed. Lu Yang and the Crown Prince, suspected of conspiracy, walked out unharmed. To what extent was the Emperor''s tolerance for his eldest son?! In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity let out a huge yawn. Tired out from playing, time for a sleep, Xiao Yangzi, I''m returning this body to you. Ah, what? Lu Yang, still not quite understanding what had happened, saw Fairy Eternity, dressed in the Emperor''s robes, lie down and fall asleep, curling up serenely into dreamland. He, in turn, regained control of his physical form after a long absence. Elder Brother Lu Yang, what''s wrong? Jiang Qun saw Lu Yang pause suddenly. It''s nothing, nothing at all. Then let us part ways here, Jiang Qun said, bidding farewell to Lu Yang with a formal gesture. Goodbye. As Lu Yang regained his physical body, his soul had greatly advanced from fighting the Invincible Nascent Soul in the Spiritual Space, and there should have been some misalignment between his soul and his body. To Lu Yang''s surprise, however, he felt his soul and body were in perfect harmony. This meant that Fairy Eternity had been aiding Lu Yang in cultivating his physical body all this time, synchronizing its growth pace with his soul. Fairies are indeed reliable, Lu Yang said cheerfully as he returned to the Meng Residence, pushed open his room door, and saw Ao Ling and the other two ladies staring at him, their eyes gleaming green as if they had spotted prey. Lu Yang suddenly remembered that his room was still occupied by three ancient semi-immortals! Fairy, how about you keep controlling my body? I can''t handle this situation. Senior Brother is back? Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi sharply noticed the change in Lu Yang''s demeanor, deducing that Immortal Sister must have returned the body to Elder Brother Lu Yang. That was quick, Jin Caiwei said in surprise, looking at Lu Yang. The three of them had just been discussing which faction Lu Yang should join to get diplomatic immunity. To be precise, it was Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi who were discussing, and she was eavesdropping. Even more precisely, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were about to come to blows. Now it seems there''s no need for a fight, Lu Yang has returned unharmed, which clearly means there''s no problem. Where''s Xia Tian? Jin Caiwei wondered why only one of them came back. Lu Yang had no choice but to explain the whole story, emphasizing that Xia Tian was Emperor Xia, and their trip to the Imperial Palace was not about stealing the throne, but rather helping someone move. So it''s Emperor Xia, I did wonder why there were several Transcendence Tribulation Stage individuals secretly following him. That explains it, Jiang Lianyi nodded, unfazed by Xia Tian''s identity. Ao Ling and Jin Caiwei didn''t sense the presence of those in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage lurking in the shadows, only Jiang Lianyi could sense it. Her Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline allowed her to sense beings weaker than herself. At the same time, Meng Jingzhou emerged from a brief seclusion, and though it had only been seven days, he had gained much from it. What, Lu Yang reported the Fourth Prince for rebellion? Meng Jingzhou inquired about the recent events upon leaving seclusion and immediately heard explosive news. Meng Jingzhou was filled with regret for choosing to seclude himself at such a time; he missed out on all the excitement. The Fifth Prince''s residence was also searched? Meng Jingzhou listened with amusement. Although there was no evidence, his intuition told him that the issue with the Fifth Prince was probably related to Lu Yang as well. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The throne was stolen by Lu Yang, and now he''s accused of plotting a rebellion? Although the incident regarding Lu Yang stealing the throne was kept confidential, the arrests were made by the Ministry of Punishments from the Meng Family, so confidentiality was not extended to them. Meng Jingzhou was left dumbfounded by the news. Had he been in seclusion for seven days or seven years? So much had happened. Lu Yang really had some nerve. What, you''re telling me our family hasn''t even pulled any strings yet, and Lu Yang has safely returned? Upon hearing so much about Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help but seek him out. Lu Yang lived right next to him. Meng Jingzhou pushed open Lu Yang''s door and laughed heartily, Old Lu, I hear you''re thinking of staging a rebellion? Then he suddenly saw Lu Yang, surrounded by two incredibly beautiful women and a girl. His luck with women was enviable. Meng Jingzhou was just about to be green with envy, his head still foggy from just finishing his seclusion, but now realization dawned on him, and his hot blood cooled off, recalling that Lu Yang was currently possessed by Fairy Eternity. He felt instantly consoled. Don''t talk nonsense, that''s not true. It''s all rumors, Lu Yang quickly denied. Meng Jingzhou instantly realized from the tone that it was indeed Lu Yang speaking! Lu Yang, you lucky dog Lu Yang immediately kicked out, sending Meng Jingzhou flying out of the room, cutting off his words. If the Qilin Immortal heard that, who knows what might happen. Chapter 865 Chapter 865: Chapter 864 Immortal Peach Chapter 865: Chapter 864 Immortal Peach Kicked by Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou returned to Lu Yang''s room and finally got a clear look at the three women''s faces, breaking out into a cold sweat in an instant. He did not recognize Jin Caiwei, but Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were both figures he had already met. Lu Yang, what have you done, to have invited these two formidable figures to our home? It is an honor for the three Elders to visit our Meng Residence. We failed to receive you from afar and hope for your understanding, said Meng Jingzhou respectfully. Although he did not recognize Jin Caiwei, her presence seemed not far behind that of Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, certainly an Elder as well. Ah, it''s the young Meng lad, Ao Ling recognized this cultivator who had opened up the realm of Nascent Soul Stage with distinct memory. Originally, she thought that having twin Nascent Souls was the trend among cultivators nowadays. It wasn''t until she left the Seek Dao Sect and visited the current Cultivation World that she discovered Meng Jingzhou was an exception. Meng Jingzhou pays respects to Elder Ao Ling, Elder Jiang Lianyi, and this younger Elder, he greeted. The ''younger Elder'' naturally referred to Jin Caiwei. Jin Caiwei held the Meng Family in good regard. Her Qiongqi Clan often borrowed money from the Mengs to tide over numerous challenges and, most importantly, the interest rates were not high. I am Jin Caiwei of the Qiongqi Clan, who has slumbered since Ancient Times, she introduced herself. Meng Jingzhou gasped, I knew anyone associated with Lu Yang would have an extraordinary background; here comes another creature from Ancient Times. And from the Qiongqi Clan, no less. Our presence here should not be publicized, especially not to your Meng Family, Ao Ling instructed, uninterested in causing trouble. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three were capable of evading the Ministry of Punishments'' searches, naturally including eluding Meng Jingzhou. They had chosen not to hide their presence out of respect for Lu Yang, who was Meng Jingzhou''s friend. A couple of days later, the Meng Family received a tip that Emperor Xia''s life was nearing its end; he had fallen into a coma, and the Imperial Palace was under strict guard, forbidding entry or exit. According to what Meng Jingzhou''s father said, this rumor was likely true. Lu Yang had not expected Emperor Xia''s condition to deteriorate so drastically; he had been full of energy when they had parted just two days before. Just as Lu Yang was anxiously preparing to wake Fairy Eternity to see if she could devise a solution, an unexpected visitor arrived at the Meng Residence. Junior Brother Man, what brings you here? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou both went out to greet him and saw Man Gu standing at the gate, lost in thought and carrying a bundle. Man Gu had never before seen such an imposing gate. Don''t just stand there at the entrance, come in, come in, Lu Yang said, inviting Man Gu in with the same hospitality as the master of the house, pushing Meng Jingzhou aside. It was Man Gu''s first visit to the Meng Residence, and he found it somewhat embarrassing. Upon seeing Lu Yang, Man Gu remembered all the rumors he had heard on the way here and looked up to Lu Yang in admiration. Brother Lu, you are so impressive. I heard you composed a poem on the spot at the Lotus Tower, hailed as the best poet of the Yuanxiao Festival! Being a Confucian Cultivator, Man Gu hadn''t expected Lu Yang''s proficiency in the Confucianism Path to be much greater than his own, particularly after hearing the poem Green Jade Case on Yuanxiao, he felt Lu Yang was like a heavenly being! Lu Yang laughed awkwardly, too embarrassed to admit he had copied the poem or that Fairy Eternity had helped him show off at the time. Having heard that Man Gu had come, Meng Potian immediately ordered that spirit food be served as a courteous welcome. I am an old acquaintance of your Clan Leader; how has he been recently? Meng Potian asked with a hearty laugh, devoid of any Elder''s pretense, inquiring about the Barbarian tribe Clan Leader''s well-being. The Clan Leader is doing well; I just saw him half a month ago, Man Gu answered with a simple smile, not quite accustomed to Meng Potian''s enthusiastic hospitality. Junior Brother Man, have you returned home? Yes, I just made a trip back. Half a month ago was our Ancient Barbarian Tribe''s Ancestral Worship Day. I was rather reluctant to return, but the clan insisted that I must attend. Meng Jingzhou nodded repeatedly, I can understand, after all, you are from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, you would have to go even if no one else did. Man Gu shook his head, showing a rare expression of shyness, It''s not really for that reason, mainly because my Nascent Soul is the Nascent Soul of our ancestor spirits, isn''t it? The Elders in my tribe insist on putting me on stage during ancestor worship ceremonies, summoning my Nascent Soul so that the tribespeople can worship it. Meng Jingzhou: Meng Jingzhou imagined Man Gu sitting on the stage, with tens of thousands of barbarians bowing and singing to him belowCit was more than anyone could stand. Isn''t your Nascent Soul summoned randomly from your ancestors? So the Elders decided on random worship. After all, they''re all ancestors, it doesn''t make a difference who we worship. Lu Yang felt it was just like the Barbarian Tribe to be so adaptable without the curse laid down by Fairy Eternity. Their thinking was clearly more flexible and varied, which was a good thing. May I ask, Uncle Meng, are you very close with our Clan Leader? Oh, has he not told you? Your Barbarian Tribe and our Meng Family have had a friendship that spans a hundred thousand years; we have been allies for generations. That long? Man Gu was surprised. The Clan Leader had never mentioned this to him. Indeed, in the early days of the struggle for supremacy, your Barbarian ancestors followed the Jiang Family, serving as generals under the first Emperor Xia, Jiang Pingan. They were often routed by our Meng Family! Man Gu: Of course, those are all tales of the olden days, long gone by now. Our Meng Family is no longer the same family that fought for supremacy back then; now we just want to earn money honestly. By the way, Junior Brother Man, what''s in your package? It smells quite nice, said Lu Yang, sniffing the air. Man Gu''s package was emitting a soothing fragrance, more enticing even than the Spirit Food on the dining table. I don''t know either. Right after the ancestor worship ended and I returned to Seek Dao Sect, Eldest Senior Sister gave me this package to deliver to you in Imperial City. You''ll know once you look at it. She also instructed me specifically not to open the package. Speaking of which, it''s strange. The package had no scent when I left, but the fragrance began to emerge as I approached Imperial City. Here. Knowing it was a task given by Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang took the package without even bothering to finish his meal, and hurried back to his room after bidding farewell to Father Meng and Meng Jingzhou. Elder Brother Lu Yang, what''s the matter? Why the rush? In the room, Ao Ling and the three Ancient Semi-Immortals were studying the usage of the Dao Fruit Outline. Such a familiar scent. Jiang Lianyi''s gaze drifted towards the package in Lu Yang''s hands. Lu Yang placed the package on the bed, unfolded it, and revealed a familiar wooden box. Upon opening the box, a delicate pink peach lay quietly inside. It was the peach that filled the wooden box with its gentle fragrance. I knew it felt familiar. It turns out to be an Immortal Peach grown from the Heavenly Root! Jiang Lianyi said with a smile, recognizing the origin of the peach. Lu Yang remembered seeing this Immortal Peach before heading to Imperial City; it had been unripe and green at the time. Now, it appeared to have reached maturity. It''s an Immortal Peach, and it''s just recently ripened, recognized Ao Ling and Jin Caiwei as well. All three women had eaten Immortal Peaches in Ancient Times, especially Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, who consumed them frequently. An Immortal Peach was something that only people from Ancient Times would recognize. At the end of Ancient Times, during the battle between the four Immortals and the shadowy figure behind them, the Heavenly Root hid in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm and never emerged again. Therefore, people after the Ancient Times were not familiar with Immortal Peaches. Chapter 866 Chapter 866: Chapter 865 Interception Chapter 866: Chapter 865 Interception Emperor Xia most needs this Immortal Peach right now; it must be delivered posthaste! Emperor Xia''s situation is not optimistic; he may not live for many more days. It is precisely the right time to consume the Immortal Peach. What Lu Yang could not understand was why Eldest Senior Sister did not directly have Man Gu deliver it to the Imperial Palace but instead asked him to do it. Given the urgency of the situation, Lu Yang could not think of a reason and so prepared to set out immediately. To be safe, Lu Yang also informed Father Meng about the Immortal Peach, hoping that the Meng Family would send someone to accompany him to the Imperial Palace. The identities of Ao Ling and her two companions were special; if they took action, it would be difficult to explain why these three would help Lu Yang. It would be best if they could avoid getting involved. A treasure that transcends the threshold of lifespan and can further prolong it, does such a thing truly exist in the world? Meng Potian looked astonished, and despite the Meng Family''s great wealth and power, even he had never heard of the existence of the Immortal Peach. Since Daoist Yun Zhi has spoken, it certainly can''t be false. Let''s go; I will personally accompany you to the Imperial Palace! Meng Potian knew that this matter was of great import. Although Lu Yang was unfamiliar with the current state of the Imperial City, he understood it well. With Emperor Xia''s lifespan running out, many forces were becoming restless once again, each hoping to profit from the situation. The existence of the Immortal Peach would certainly be regarded as a thorn in their side! Not to mention that the Immortal Peach could prolong lifespan, which would attract the attention of many old monsters whose lifespan was not long. Although the people now could not identify the Immortal Peach as a product of the Heavenly Root, Cultivators who had achieved success in cultivation could determine through the scent emitted by the Immortal Peach alone that it was something that could extend lifespan. Meng Potian suspected that since Man Gu had brought the Immortal Peach into the Imperial City, from the city gate to the Meng Residence, the fragrance of the Immortal Peach might have already attracted the attention of those with ulterior motives. Meng Potian tried to seal the Immortal Peach using various methods, but none could lock in its scent; even asking the transcendent ancestor in Meng Mansion Mountain to act was of no use. Lu Yang and Meng Potian had no choice but to head to the Imperial City, carrying the fragrant Immortal Peach. Accompanying them were several Meng Family Cultivators from the Body Integration Realm, as well as one from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. On the surface, the Imperial City appeared as bustling and splendid as ever, with Cultivators everywhere. But Meng Potian knew that this was only an illusion; in reality, various powers were extremely tense, ready with a taut bowstring, constantly watching for any movement from the Imperial Palace. Everyone wanted to know who would ultimately inherit the throne, the Crown Prince or the Second Prince. The Imperial City was divided into two by a river hundreds of feet wide, separating the South City and the North City. The Imperial Palace was located in the North City, while the Meng Residence was in the South City. To get from the Meng Residence to the Imperial Palace, one must cross the Jinsha River. As Lu Yang and his party were crossing the bridge, a mighty procession came towards them, and the person leading it, riding a tall horse, stopped in front of them. Daoist Lu Yang, Uncle Meng, where are you two headed? The man on the horse dismounted and asked politely. Lu Yang, wary, eyed the other party and quietly stepped back two paces, That''s no concern of Second Prince''s. The Second Prince''s eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze shifting to the box on Lu Yang''s back. If I''m not mistaken, the item Daoist Lu Yang is carrying should be capable of extending one''s lifespan? Hand it to me, Lu Yang. Once I ascend the throne, I can grant you anything you desire! The Second Prince''s eyes burned with fervor as he looked at the box Lu Yang was carrying, as if he was gazing at the physique of an exquisite beauty. Among his supporters was a transcendent Cultivator named Cang Mingzi, whom Lu Yang had once encountered on a journey to the East Sea. Cang Mingzi had informed the Second Prince that Lu Yang possessed something that could save Emperor Xia''s life. In the eyes of the Second Prince, what was this if not a supreme immortal object that could lead Emperor Xia to hand over the throne to him? As long as he obtained the life-saving object and used it to save Emperor Xia, the emperor would surely pass the throne to him! Meng Potian stepped in front of Lu Yang and said coldly, Step aside. The emperor''s life hangs by a thread, and every second counts. Don''t waste time over such matters. The Second Prince was reluctant to offend the Meng Family and the Seek Dao Sect, but he knew this was his only chance to seize the throne. According to news from the palace, Emperor Xia had already prepared to issue a decree to pass the throne to his elder brother; however, at this juncture, the emperor had fallen into a coma. Once the emperor awoke and issued the decree, he would have no more chance at contention! Success or failure hinged on this moment; he was all in! ` In order to seize the throne, he had colluded with too many people and made too many exchanges of interests; if he were to give in at this time, the forces behind him would not agree. What if I refuse to yield! Then scram! When Meng Potian was young, he roamed the Cultivation World with Old Ma and Housekeeper Xu, originally possessing a bandit-like nature. It''s just that after becoming the family head, his personality had become more restrained. At this moment, he simply stopped pretending. All attack together! With an order from Meng Potian, the Elders of the Meng Family struck simultaneously, as the power of the Five Elements circulated, and Yin and Yang energies surged forth. However, the Second Prince''s side was not to be trifled with, as they also had several cultivators in the Body Integration Realm. Boom! The two sides commenced battle above the Jinsha River, the bridge collapsed with a thunderous crash, turning into boulders that splashed into the river with heavy plops. Fortunately, the pedestrians crossing the bridge had sensed the tension between the two sides early on and had kept a safe distance, not daring to cross the bridge. Facing the chaotic battle of the Body Integration Realm, Lu Yang couldn''t be of help and had to hide to the side. But he held an Immortal Peach, which was precisely the focus of the two sides'' battle. Under the river''s surface, a shadow of water locked onto Lu Yang, swiftly closing in. The river boiled, a mist rising, and chains made of water vapor shot towards Lu Yang. Cang Mingzi, you''ve got some nerve! A loud shout came from above Lu Yang''s head, the voice containing the true essence of a lion''s roar which shattered the chains. Cang Mingzi emerged from the water''s surface, and upon seeing the person who destroyed the chains, his pupils shrank abruptly. Meng Kuang, when did you reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Meng Kuang, Meng Jingzhou''s grandfather, Daoist Buyu''s friend, the great enemy of both the Left and Right Chancellors, and the previous family head of the Meng Family. Since when do I have to report to you when I reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Meng Kuang grasped a large blade, tracing his palm along the edge of the blade, his blood flowing over it and quickly being absorbed. The blade turned a glaring red and wound around Meng Kuang''s wrist as if becoming one with him. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To flatter that younger Jiang, daring to steal from the juniors, have you no shame? Meng Kuang''s crimson blade whipped up a maelstrom of blood and foul wind. Cang Mingzi''s face changed drastically at the sight, he shouted in disbelief, The Combat Blade Technique achieved Consummation? How is that possible? The Combat Blade Technique demands nurturing through battles, insights and breakthroughs in wars; there hasn''t been a major war in nearly a thousand years, where did you get the chance to practice the Combat Blade Technique? Meng Kuang laughed heartily and swung his blade at Cang Mingzi. Idiot, isn''t a business war also a war? How many business battles has the Meng Family been through since I was the family head? Look at this move, Combat Blade Technique: Endless Wealth! Cang Mingzi turned into a watery figure, embodying the ideal of supreme goodness like water, overcoming the rigid with the soft. As a cultivator proficient in controlling water at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he was a natural counter to blade and sword cultivators. As Meng Kuang''s blade came down, Cang Mingzi split into two, transforming into two separate bodies of water. The two bodies melded back together, leaving Cang Mingzi unharmed. How capable do you think you are, old ghost Meng Kuang? Don''t assume that secretly reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage makes you my match! Meng Kuang chuckled, reaching behind to pull out a big cloth bag, filled to the brim with Top-grade Spirit Stones. Cang Mingzi''s face became extremely animated at the sight of the big cloth bag. He rushed to check his Storage Ring, only to find that all of his Top-grade Spirit Stones were gone! What kind of move is this! Cang Mingzi cried out in desperation, for those were his Spirit Stones. I told you already, this is called Combat Blade Technique: Endless Wealth. Bullshit, there isn''t such a move in the Combat Blade Technique. Business battles are just about turning your money into my money. Isn''t it normal for me to realize such a technique from my business battles? Chapter 867 Chapter 867: Chapter 866 Great Yu''s Calculation Chapter 867: Chapter 866 Great Yu''s Calculation ` Having suffered a significant loss, Cang Mingzi dared not clash directly with Meng Kuang''s moves again. Enduring a couple more would surely lead to bankruptcy. Cang Mingzi dodged and weaved, trying to seize the opportunity to snatch the Immortal Peach from Lu Yang''s hands. But when it came to the experience of stealing, how could Cang Mingzi compare to Meng Kuang? With just a move of his fingers, Meng Kuang could predict Cang Mingzi''s intentions and block the path ahead of time. His actions anticipated, and not daring to take the heavy blows, Cang Mingzi quickly fell into a disadvantage. In the center of the river, although Meng Potian had practiced for less than two thousand years and was not as experienced as the Elders of the Seek Dao Sect, his talents in both cultivation and combat were unparalleled. This was evident from Meng Jingzhou. At the Body Integration Realm, if he didn''t encounter a freak at the Half-Step Pass Tribulation Stage, there was no one who could match Meng Potian. The masked people who made their moves on the Second Prince''s side concealed their identities. Otherwise, if word got out, they would be finished. Kong Yuan, you, the Chief Secretary of the Governor''s Mansion, have taken action? Meng Potian deduced his opponent''s identity after a brief exchange. He was often the target of masked assailants, but fortunately, his superior cultivation level meant he was hardly troubled. Having been ambushed and struck from behind so frequently, he had naturally developed a talent for guessing the identities of his attackers. Nonsense, who is Kong Yuan? I don''t know him! Kong Yuan denied vehemently, unable to acknowledge the truth. Meng Potian sent Kong Yuan flying with a kick, from one side of the river to the other, making him spit out blood and lose his mask. After rolling on the ground twice, Kong Yuan ended up at the feet of a crowd who were watching the battle, never expecting someone to land amongst them. Kong Yuan inwardly cursedC he absolutely couldn''t let anyone see his face! Die! It was fairly normal for bystanders to be impacted during a clash between two Body Integration Realm fighters. Unexpectedly, someone in the group crouched down and punched Kong Yuan, dazing him with the blow. The public order in the Imperial City is really lacking, Mu Baiyi clicked his tongue and punched Kong Yuan again. The Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect were here to assess the Imperial City''s business environment; having arrived only a few days ago, they had already encountered a battle among Body Integration Realm cultivators and even one who wanted to kill them. Kong Yuan should have thought it through; could the spectators daring to watch at such a time be ordinary citizens? Who''s next? I''ll go, I''ll go. The high ranks of both demonic sects volunteered one after another. Opportunities to retaliate against Dynasty officials weren''t common. Casualties were quite normal in a battle between Body Integration Realm cultivators. Lu Yang, you little rascal, hurry up and leave! Although Cang Mingzi was being suppressed by Meng Kuang, it was difficult for Meng Kuang to defeat him instantly. The most urgent matter was to deliver the Immortal Peach to the Imperial Palace quickly. Meng Kuang grabbed Lu Yang by the collar, twisted his wrist, and flung Lu Yang straight across the river to the other bankCNorth City, where the Imperial Palace was located. Lu Yang tumbled on the ground, then quickly pulled out the Sword Washing Pool and flew toward the direction of the Imperial Palace. The high ranks of the two great demonic sects felt that with the Imperial City in such chaos, it would be more interesting to follow the center of turmoil, Lu Yang, and temporarily spared the unconscious Kong Yuan as they stealthily followed. After flying over half of North City, Lu Yang suddenly felt the restless movement of the Invincible Nascent Soul trying to escape. He hurriedly pushed off forcefully and jumped to one side. Boom! A column of fire slammed down, hitting right where the Sword Washing Pool had been. If Lu Yang had been caught by that, he would have undoubtedly died. Oh, just a Nascent Soul youngster, and you managed to dodge my strike? It seems the Seek Dao Sect holds you in high regard, bestowing upon you a life-saving treasure. ` From the midst of the soaring flames, a figure emerged slowly, handsome as jade with a black robe, seemingly a young master from some reclusive influential family, a frivolous smile playing on his lips. Who are you! Lu Yang watched the figure in the flames with vigilance. Me? You may call me Young Master Yu. Lu Yang''s pupils shrank slightly, The very General Yu who annihilated the remnants of the Great Qian army, utterly destroyed the Great Qian Dynasty, undefeated in a hundred battles, in a lifetime only defeated by the Nightmare Supreme and Wu Yao, then afterwards pledged allegiance to Wu Yao?! The Nightmare Supreme, what kind of person was he? He was a powerful Venerate who almost seized control of the world by confronting Wu Yao and the first Imperial Teacher, and losing to the Nightmare Supreme was definitely not shamefulCon the contrary, it could even become capital for fame in later generations. And since he was only defeated by the Nightmare Supreme and not killed, it strongly suggested that this General Yu might also be a Semi-Immortal! It seems you''re somewhat knowledgeable, young one. When you die, I''ll make sure to go easy on you, General Yu said with a smile. In his eyes, Lu Yang was already a dead man. How dare a Semi-Immortal from Great Yu show up in the Imperial City, aren''t you afraid that the ancestor of the Jiang Family will make a move against you! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the Second Prince''s seizing of the Immortal Peach was considered a domestic struggle, not worthy of the Jiang Family ancestor''s intervention, then a Great Yu Semi-Immortal taking action in the Imperial City would certainly merit intervention! Was General Yu not afraid of dying? Oh, it seems you do know quite a lot. General Yu truly gave Lu Yang a second glance this time. Knowing such a secret, that the Jiang Family ancestor was an Immortal, suggested that Lu Yang''s status was really as prestigious as the rumors outside claimedChe was the one destined to be the next Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect. But what of it? The Seek Dao Sect wasn''t even worth his attention. General Yu looked at Lu Yang with a smile that was not quite a smile. Perhaps because he regarded Lu Yang as good as dead, he was willing to speak more, Yu State is a distance from the Imperial City, and the news has not yet reached here. We deliberately exposed our whereabouts in Yu State, to draw your Great Xia Dynasty to dispatch the Luoshui Guards there in support. But what you Great Xia could never guess was that we had also arranged for a Semi-Immortal in Yu State. He took action to seal off nearly half of Yu State, trapping the Luoshui Guards, the Yu State armed forces, the Prefectorial Governor of Yu State, other main officials, and tens of billions of Yu State citizens there. Lu Yang''s pupils dilated with shock, another Great Yu Semi-Immortal? Lu Yang knew all too well the terror of a Semi-Immortal; although they only possessed a Dao Fruit Outline more than someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, it was an overwhelming advantage. Take the second Imperial Teacher as an example, if he were to use his Causality Dao Fruit Outline, those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would not have the slightest ability to fight back! Among the trapped cultivators, none could defeat a Semi-Immortal. Resolving the crisis in Yu State smoothly required the intervention of an Immortal! Sure enough, General Yu went on to say, Jiang Pingan has already gone to Yu State to handle the matter, and he won''t be able to return in less than half a day. In the past, when Lu Yang encountered a Semi-Immortal within Great Xia''s territories, Jiang Pingan should have been the one to intervene. However, each time Lu Yang was present, he successfully dealt with the Semi-Immortal, so there was no need for Jiang Pingan to step in. But this time, Lu Yang was not in Yu State. The cultivators of Great Yu had long been plotting for this day. Enough, what''s the point of telling all this to a dead man? General Yu lazily said, countless purple fireballs manifested behind him, their terrifying heat causing even space itself to twist. His aim was not to seize the Immortal Peach, but to destroy it, to let Emperor Xia die in his sickbed! Countless purple fireballs flew towards Lu Yang, setting the ground ablaze. General Yu, always cautious in his actions, knew that being hit by these fireballs would be lethal even for someone in the Body Integration Realm, let alone merely someone in the Nascent Soul Stage! Suddenly, a strange, demonic wind blew in from all directions, carrying the scent of decay and death, and extinguished the terrifying purple fireballs. This Immortal Peach is an item coveted by my Heavenly Court; I''d like to see who dares to touch it! Who is it! General Yu sharply looked up only to be blinded by a swath of white brightness. Once his eyes adjusted, he saw an enormous white Qiongqi flapping its bony wings, its golden, radiant tiger eyes stark against the surrounding whiteness. One of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court, the North Pole Broad Fortune Great Emperor. Chapter 868 Chapter 868: Chapter 867 Emperor of Great Wealth of the North Pole Chapter 868: Chapter 867 Emperor of Great Wealth of the North Pole When Jin Caiwei first came to Great Xia, she planned to establish a cooperative relationship with the Seek Dao Sect. However, as she spent time at the Meng Family, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi told her about the matters of the Heavenly Court, and she decided to join the Heavenly Court as well. After all, joining the Heavenly Court was like becoming half a member of the Seek Dao Sect, which wasn''t too far from her original intention. The name Beiji Guangcai Great Emperor was coined by Jin Caiwei herself, embodying her beautiful wishes. Beiji Guangcai Great Emperor? Jin Caiwei''s appearance instantly captured the attention of everyone in the Imperial City. How has the Ancient Heavenly Court also come to the Imperial City? Which Qiongqi from the Ancient Era is this? According to the records, the Qiongqi from the group of Semi-Immortals should be male. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Can''t find it. The crowd could not find the corresponding Ancient Semi-Immortal. Forget about these details. Judging from the title, this Great Emperor controls wealth. Do you think paying respects might bring us prosperity? Seems reasonable, why not give it a try? It''s you celestial beings again? General Yu''s smile faded, and the roguish grin was no longer on his face. The actions Wu Youdao took in the Wild State failed because of your Heavenly Court. Now, does your Heavenly Court want to meddle again? Meddle? The white Qiongqi revealed a mocking smile. This Immortal Peach comes from the only pre-existing Spirit Root between heaven and earth. Consuming one carries boundless mysteries, and it''s not as simple as merely extending one''s lifespan. Ancient Immortals have eaten them before. This pre-existing Spirit Root is essentially an item of my Heavenly Court. It''s just a pity it was lost during the celestial battles at the end of the Ancient Era. Now that the Immortal Peach has appeared in the world, we can certainly retrieve that pre-existing Spirit Root. You Great Yu Cultivators are blind to treasure, failing to recognize the divine item before you, even daring to attempt to destroy this Immortal Peach, truly ignorant to the extreme! The only pre-existing Spirit Root between heaven and earth? General Yu got scared by this title; just hearing the name made him aware of how extraordinary the Immortal Peach was. Indeed, apart from the legendary elixirs of eternal life, only such celestial items could revive the dying Emperor Xia. Why bother speaking so much with a contemporary bumpkin like you? Seek Dao Sect kid, hand over the Immortal Peach to me! A giant white tiger paw reached out towards Lu Yang, looking like a small mountain. Lu Yang stood frozen in place, terrified by the ancient Qiongqi''s fearsome coercion. First come, first served. This Immortal Peach rightfully belongs to our Great Yu! General Yu released a flame spirit knife burning with spiritual essence, knocking aside Jin Caiwei''s tiger paw. General Yu realized something, Emperor Xia was protected by the State Destiny, not so easily killed, only waiting for his natural death was an option. His mission was to prevent the Immortal Peach from being delivered to the Imperial Palace, and whether it was to be destroyed or to become his, it made no difference. With that in mind, it was then the rule of the rivers and lakes, he who has the bigger fist gets to own the treasures! Countless rare spirit iron was smelted into metal sheets by fire, and numerous sheets flew out, attaching to General Yu''s body, forming a suit of fully armed armor. This was his attire during the campaigns at the end of the Great Qian period, when he commanded thousands of troops with high spirits, and had the credentials to contend for the world. General Yu, holding a Fire-tip Spear, attacked Jin Caiwei! Ignorant! The golden tiger eyes were ice-cold. The Qiongqi governed slaughter, and her father was a ruthless figure who made a name for himself with his kills during the Ancient Times. As the youngest daughter of the old Qiongqi, how could she be any weaker? RoarC The Qiongqi roared, flapped its bony wings as if countless tormented souls were wailing, shattering the space. General Yu treaded on the fragments of space and charged straight at Jin Caiwei! The white Qiongqi opened its huge, bloodied maw and clamped down directly on the spearhead of the Fire-tip Spear, then violently twisted its head, flinging the spear and General Yu with it. To General Yu''s shock, a tiger''s tooth mark was left on the Fire-tip Spear, which had accompanied him through many battles. Even when facing the Nightmare Supreme and Emperor Yu Wu Yao as enemies, it had never been scratched. He hadn''t expected it to be damaged by a single bite from this ancient Qiongqi. As two ancient characters fought fiercely, Lu Yang dared not interfere and hastily ran off while clutching the Immortal Peach. Damn, he''s coming this way! The senior members of the Jiuyou Sect and Yaoyang Sect, who were enjoying the spectacle, panicked as they saw Lu Yang running towards them, their souls nearly scattering from fright. Being at the Body Integration Realm, they naturally ran faster than Lu Yang. So, for a better view, they had taken position in front of Lu Yang. Now, with Lu Yang trying to leave the battlefield and head for the Imperial Palace, he naturally ran towards them. But the problem was, the two Semi-Immortals in the sky didn''t agree with Lu Yang withdrawing from the battle! Even though they were powerful, the leaders of both sects would not dare to closely observe the battle between Semi-Immortals. General Yu dared not clash head-on with Jin Caiwei again. He activated the Dao Fruit Outline, and a black and crimson flame appeared in the palm of his right hand, which made the Sect Leader of the Yaoyang Sect''s eyelids twitch. He sensed that the temperature of the flame in General Yu''s hand was even higher than the surface of the sun. It was surely a temperature that could scorch to death or severely burn anyone at the Body Integration Realm! And in General Yu''s left-hand palm appeared a suspended block of ice, rapidly cooling the surrounding temperature. Countless frosts condensed in the air, and the trees below were frozen into ice lumps that shattered when touched. The extreme heat and bone-chilling cold were both simultaneously under General Yu''s control. On either side of him, these two opposing forces remarkably did not interfere with each other, staying in peaceful coexistence. Jin Caiwei immediately recognized General Yu''s Dao Fruit Outline, Mastering two extremes, it seems you have the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Outline. Despite not having experienced the Great Era conflicts, Jin Caiwei often heard her father recounting events from that time, like the Immortal Jiuchong''s Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. If it were Immortal Jiuchong in his Semi-Immortal phase, I truly would be no match, but you are far from enough! Arrogant! Today, let me show you that ancient is not better than the present! The black and crimson flame and the mysterious ice flew towards Jin Caiwei, with the fire threatening to collapse the space, and the ice, although not reaching the Immortal Jiuchong''s temperature that could cease time itself, slowed time and movement! Jin Caiwei extended her tiger claw and gently pressed downward. The black and crimson flame and the mysterious ice felt pressure from above and below, being compressed into a plane. If viewed from the front, one could only see a black line with not even a sliver of height. Initially, General Yu didn''t take it seriously and continued to manipulate the direction of the flame and ice. But soon, he noticed something was offCthe flames and ice could only move laterally, unable to move up or down as if they were confined to an invisible plane, having lost the ability to move vertically. Even the dispersing extreme heat and cold could only be felt on this plane. Time flowed normally once more. In reality, being hit by the Plane Dao Fruit Outline meant one could only move in parallel, unable to even scale obstacles. The reason everyone could move freely as a plane when sneaking into the Imperial Palace earlier was due to Jin Caiwei''s intentional control. What is this Dao Fruit Outline of yours! Naturally, Jin Caiwei would not answer such a foolish question. Instead of a reply, General Yu received a tiger''s roar from Jin Caiwei. The roar formed sound waves, like astonishing tidal waves, wrapping around endlessly. General Yu, barraged by the waves, was pinned in that spot, unable to move. Jin Caiwei once again activated the Plane Dao Fruit Outline, aiming to flatten General Yu into a plane. General Yu, knowing he absolutely couldn''t be hit, bellowed, Yin and Yang Swap! General Yu traded places with his shadow. The shadow turned into a flat plane, unable to move up or down, while he himself narrowly escaped, his soul shaken to its core. Chapter 869 Chapter 869: Chapter 868: Funeral for the Heavens Chapter 869: Chapter 868: Funeral for the Heavens ` The battle between the two Semi-Immortals over the Immortal Peach made the conflict between the Second Prince''s side and the Meng Family seem insignificant. Meng Potian, stepping on a masked acquaintance, stared eagerly at the Iron Armored Divine Being and the ancient Qiongqi battling in the sky above the Imperial City, suddenly recalling Old Ma''s assessment of Lu Yang. Your Meng Family could afford to buy half of the Imperial City, right? Lu Yang''s luck could destroy half of the Imperial City. Even if the Imperial City were built to be extremely strong, it couldn''t possibly withstand the full-force battle of two Semi-Immortals. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, these two Semi-Immortals hadn''t reached the end with their Dao Fruit Outlines, otherwise the Imperial City would have been destroyed even faster. Inverted Heavenly Gang Formation, True Shadow Exchange! General Yu pointed at Jin Caiwei and her shadow began to rise, gradually taking the form of Jin Caiwei, only it was an outline without any detail. General Yu could not only use his own shadow to dodge fatal calamities but could also control other people''s shadows to attack them. Troublesome! Jin Caiwei frowned; she had heard from her father that Immortal Jiuchong often used this technique to exhaust his opponents when he was a Semi-Immortal. After the opponent overcame their own shadow, they would be nearly drained of strength, making it extremely difficult to deal with. But that was for other people. Get back! Jin Caiwei, employing the outline of the Plane Dao Fruit, flattened the rising shadow back into a plane, suppressing it for now. She would deal with her own shadow slowly after the battle was over. Jin Caiwei patted her Storage Ring, and countless bone shards flew out. These bone shards were polished to extreme sharpness, capable of cutting through hair upon blowing. Go! The choice of bone shards was because at this level, most cultivators could control metal, and by using bone or other special materials as weapons, they could avoid being controlled. Countless bone shards flew through the air, leaving startling gashes in space. General Yu parried with a flourish of his spear, but although there were many bone shards, he had faced even more of these kinds of razor-sharp flying dagger attacks, so this level was nothing to him. However, as soon as the Fire-tip Spear touched a bone shard, the tip of the spear was chopped in half, frightening General Yu from no longer daring to resist and forcing him to flee and dodge. How could there be bone shards so sharp in the world! General Yu didn''t know that these bone shards had already been pressed into planes, devoid of the concept of height. A weapon that wanted to be sharp needed to have an edge as thin as possible, and the ultimate thinness is to become a plane without height. Without the Immortal Artifacts coming into play, no matter how good your weapon material, it would be cut through by these bone shards. Still dawdling over stealing a peach. Accompanied by the cry of a phoenix, a colorful phoenix soared across the sky, looking down on the two battling Semi-Immortals below. All birds revere the phoenix, and among phoenixes, the colorful ones are the most revered. Naturally, the colorful phoenix was none other than Jiang Lianyi, one of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court. It''s the Nanji Nirvana Great Emperor Jiang Lianyi! The entire Imperial City could see the battle between the Semi-Immortals, and Jiang Lianyi made her appearance in the full view of everyone. Anyone who cared even a little about the Demon Territory could recognize Jiang Lianyi. Two out of the Four Imperial Protectors appearing, this is a sign of turmoil. Speaking of which, there has never been an occasion when more than two of the Heavenly Court''s Four Imperial Protectors appeared at the same time. Compared to the less famous Jin Caiwei, Jiang Lianyi''s presence was much more known. Although, for cultivators, the existence of General Yu was also the stuff of legend, he paled in comparison to the famed Jiang Lianyi from Ancient Times. The crowd gasped as three Semi-Immortals appeared in the sky above the Imperial Palace all at once. Since the founding of Great Xia, there had never been a battle of this scale, especially not within the Imperial City. Space, lock down. Jiang Lianyi immediately used the outline of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit as soon as she appeared, locking down the space around General Yu. Jiang Lianyi could shatter space, which meant she was stronger than space itself, and thus could manipulate some of the power of space. ` In Ancient Times, Jiang Lianyi had already compared strengths with an unascended Immortal Jiuchong, far more familiar with how to deal with the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Outline than Jin Caiwei. Attacking the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Outline with Five Elements Spells was futile; if you attacked with fire, he would counter with water, negating any attack effect, and a better method was to use Body Cultivation or to directly attack with weapons, but the best way was to manipulate space and time. General Yu was locked in place, several shards of bone piercing through his waist and cutting him in half. Jin Caiwei pouted; it was dreadful that just as she gained the upper hand, Jiang Lianyi suddenly burst in and stole her thunder. As the three Semi-Immortals battled fiercely, Lu Yang, exhausted to death, finally made it through most of Imperial City and finally saw the Imperial Palace. Within the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xia, lying on the sickbed, had become skin and bones, his lips parched, with all kinds of spirit pills and precious treasures piled beside the bed that could extend one''s lifespan just by their mere presence. But for Emperor Xia, whose lifespan was exhausted, they were of no use. His eyesight was hazy, as if he sensed the great battle of the three Semi-Immortals outside the palace, and felt Lu Yang rushing towards him with the life-saving Immortal item. He struggled to turn his head, but now, he was so weak that even turning his head was impossible, and he could only move his eyeballs. He knew that Lu Yang wanted to save him, but he also knew that he wouldn''t last until then. I I still have so much to do He had not yet spread education, had not reduced the cost of medical treatment, had not cleared the officialdom of corruption, had not exterminated the Demon Cultivators, had not eradicated the Ancient Cultivators Most importantly, he had not designated his successor. However, at this moment, Lu Yangxin''s heartbeat quickened; no, not only his, but all the citizens of Great Xia''s hearts inexplicably accelerated, as if something bad was happening, touching the hearts of all. A red glow shot up into the sky from within the Imperial Palace, the light ribbon-like, drifting in the air as if a lost person searching for their future direction. Lu Yang showed a confused expression, not understanding what had happened. Meng Potian and Meng Kuang saw this scene from afar, sharing the same sensation as Lu Yang, the difference being that they knew what had happened. Emperor Xia''s funeral ceremony commenced without naming a successor, and without Jiang Pingan to soothe the Power of National Fate, it went out of control and unbound. If one wished to control the Power of National Fate, they would either have to wait for Jiang Pingan''s return or for one of the princes to ascend the throne. Neither of those methods was feasible at the moment. Because an Immortal had appeared. Finally, I have waited for this opportunity. A deep laugh echoed through the heavens, merely by the sound of which the clouds above Imperial City dispersed, and the Jinsha River that flowed through the city came to a halt. The old man with gray hair walked through the air with his hands behind his back, arriving above the Imperial Palace, utterly indifferent to the shocked or angry glances from below. Instead, he gazed at the bewildered national fate with a smile, intoxicated by the sight. Lu Yang and Jin Caiwei were very familiar with this gray-haired elder; they had just met him not long ago. The Dean of Taixue Academy, Qi Xiuya. But he had another, more resounding identity and name. The first Imperial Teacher of Great Yu, Guan Shanhai. Chapter 870 Chapter 870: Chapter 869: Guan Shanhai Chapter 870: Chapter 869: Guan Shanhai Lu Yang, seeing the Power of National Fate suspended in the air as if it had become masterless, recalled the knowledge about the Power of National Fate that Meng Jingzhou had previously shared with him. The separation of the Power of National Fate from Emperor Xia''s body could only mean one thingCEmperor Xia has passed away! He was still a step too late! Lu Yang immediately recognized the elderly man with the bearing of a ruler standing in the sky above the Imperial Palace as Qi Xiuya, the Dean of the Taixue Academy, who had the deepest historical scholarship he had seen. How could Dean Qi be here! Lu Yang remembered that Dean Qi was only of the Body Integration Realm in terms of Cultivation Level, which certainly wasn''t enough to meddle with the Power of National Fate, the foundation of Great Xia! Not just the Body Integration Realm, even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage wouldn''t dare to touch such a thing! And this oppressive aura Originally, Qi Xiuya''s cultivation was reserved, like an ordinary old man, but perhaps because he finally got the Power of National Fate, he couldn''t help releasing a bit of his pressure. Just the pressure leaked from his emotional fluctuations alone covered the Imperial City and even the nearby eight cities! Not even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could achieve such an extent with full release of their oppressive aura. It''s an Immortal! Lu Yang was the first to make the judgment. Imperial Teacher, save me! General Yu, seeing the Power of National Fate finally leaving Emperor Xia''s body and Dean Qi making his final appearance to reap it, couldn''t help but cry out for help. He was being attacked jointly by Jin Caiwei and Jiang Lianyi, completely powerless to fight back. Imperial Teacher?! The only one whom General Yu would willingly call Imperial Teacher was the original Imperial Teacher, Guan Shanhai, who was both a teacher and a friend to Emperor Yu Wu Yao, and had jointly built the Great Yu Dynasty. He was also one of only two Immortals in the Great Yu Dynasty. The moment Lu Yang confirmed the identity of the Imperial Teacher, he roughly guessed Great Yu''s scheme. Guan Shanhai, in order to seize the Power of National Fate, took advantage of Emperor Xia''s critical illness and the turmoil in Yu State to lure the Jiang Family''s Ancient Ancestor to provide support. In doing so, he would be the only Immortal in the Imperial City and could do whatever he wanted. An Immortal wanting to hide his identity could suppress his Cultivation Level, change his appearance, and start growing from the body of an infant. As he aged, he could gradually remove the seal on his cultivation. Thus, every step of his growth would have traces to follow, and even if Great Xia wanted to investigate, they would not find anything. It was unclear how long Guan Shanhai had lived in the Imperial City under a false name. Even the identity of Dean Qi had been used for over a thousand years. With Dean Qi''s students spread across the land, it was not without reason to see his students as sources of intelligence, like Ye Gu, who taught in the Meng Family''s private school. From Ye Gu, he could obtain information about the Meng Family. Lu Yang thought to himself that he knew there was something off about Dean Qi. How could an ordinary person with Cultivation Level in the Body Integration Realm have no grudges with his master? The Imperial Teacher of Great Yu?! General Yu''s call was loud enough for half of the Imperial City to hear clearly, causing utter shock and immediately plunging the city into chaos. Although they did not know what the Power of National Fate was or the purpose of the Great Yu National Preceptor''s visit, the appearance of an ancient Immortal in the Imperial City was an extremely dangerous signal! Guan Shanhai ignored the panic-stricken expressions of the people in the Imperial City and the calls of General Yu. He walked on air, step by step approaching the crimson Power of National Fate. As he got closer to the Power of National Fate, his appearance also changed, transforming into a middle-aged man with a goatee and sunken cheeks, gradually overlapping with the portraits of him in historical records. The Power of National Fate, as if sensing Guan Shanhai''s ill intent, swayed restlessly, sending out fluctuations strong enough to make even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage palpitate. But Guan Shanhai simply smiled faintly and reached out to grasp the Power of National Fate, like a snake catcher seizing the snake''s vital point, rendering the snake''s twisting and turning futile. Jiang Pingan truly has some skills, managing to create something like the Power of National Fate. The Power of National Fate was something Jiang Pingan had created after the founding of Great Xia. It belonged to Immortal creations; however, unlike the Mother-child River and the Twin River, the Power of National Fate was directly manufactured by Jiang Pingan using the authority of the Dao Fruit. It carried the wishes of Great Xia''s tens of millions of people and was the foundation of Great Xia. Since it was something Jiang Pingan had created after expending countless efforts, even Guan Shanhai couldn''t acquire the Power of National Fate completely in a short time. But he didn''t need to obtain the Power of National Fate completely. What he valued was the connection between the Power of National Fate and the peopleChe could rely on this connection to transform Great Xia into Great Yu! The moment he grasped the Power of National Fate, he had already begun to refine it. Refining the Power of National Fate wasn''t difficult, but it was time-consuming. During the process of refining, he slowly turned his head and looked at the jade general who had become flat and was sliced into countless pieces, as well as Jiang Lianyi and Jin Caiwei, who were on high alert. Jin Dao friend, it''s been several days since we parted from the Taixue Academy, and here we meet again. I didn''t expect it to be under these circumstances, Guan Shanhai said with a smile, showing no hint of aggression. Jiang Dao friend, I have long admired the grand name of the Phoenix Ancestor. Today, having met you, indeed, you are out of the ordinary. If it weren''t for the fact that you have someone above you, I fear you would be an Immortal by now. Despite Guan Shanhai''s politeness and his willingness to consider Jiang Lianyi and Jin Caiwei as his peers given his status as an Immortal, it still provoked hostility from the two women. Guan Shanhai acted as if he didn''t notice the hostility in the eyes of the two women, and once more gave a respectful bow toward an empty space. And Ao Ling Dao friend, hiding here for such a long time, it''s time for you to show yourself. Ripples spread through space, and Ao Ling, with a grim face, stepped out from it, fixing her gaze on Guan Shanhai. Even with her unparalleled talent for concealment, she couldn''t hide from Immortal perception. Please release the jade general, my fellow Dao friends. Guan Shanhai''s tone was calm, as if discussing a trivial matter. Ao Ling stared at Guan Shanhai for a moment, then slowly exhaled. The gap between an Immortal and a Semi-Immortal was all too clear to her. This was not an opponent they could defeat. Release the jade general. Jin Caiwei obediently complied, undoing the Plane Dao Fruit Outline and letting the jade general revert to a three-dimensional shape. However, the jade general was now just small fragments. To restore its original form, it was up to the jade general''s own efforts. Guan here thanks the three Dao friends. I came to the Imperial City just for the Power of National Fate, yet I never thought I''d have the chance to meet the three wives of the Qilin Immortal. Truly, I am extremely fortunate. Guan Shanhai, as the head of the Taixue Academy, was not solely hiding his identity and gathering intelligenceChe genuinely enjoyed studying history. Especially ancient history. Three wives? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi looked at each other in confusionCsince when did their husband have three wives? Guan Shanhai was also taken aback: It was Jin Dao friend who told me, could it be a mistake? Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi simultaneously turned their heads, staring at Jin Caiwei. Guan Shanhai did not dwell on this matter but continued to speak with a respectful gesture. May I trouble the three Dao friends to inform Guan about the whereabouts of the Qilin Immortal? There are some matters I would like to ask him about. Ao Ling shook her head: None of us know where our husband is. Guan Shanhai narrowed his eyes, not believing the words of Ao Ling and the others, and his tone turned slightly unfriendly: Guan believes he has been quite amiable towards the three Dao friends, I hope the three of you do not think Guan is easy to talk to! Tell Guan the location of the Qilin Immortal, otherwise the three Dao friends may have to stay here today and wait for the Qilin Immortal to come and fetch you! Chapter 871 Chapter 871: Chapter 870 Guan Shanhai''s Bizarre Tactics Chapter 871: Chapter 870 Guan Shanhai''s Bizarre Tactics Unlike Wu Yao who was determined to leave the Cultivation World and venture into the outside world, Guan Shanhai poured countless efforts into establishing the Great Yu Dynasty. But in the end, the Great Yu Dynasty collapsed, and it was even Wu Yao himself who personally sacrificed the dynasty just to leave the Cultivation World. Since then, he and Wu Yao took different paths and had never seen each other again. Although Wu Yao had managed to leave the Cultivation World as he wished, Guan Shanhai couldn''t get over the destruction of Great Yu. When the Great Yu Dynasty fell, the Qilin Immortal too had appeared, but Guan Shanhai was unclear about the role the Qilin Immortal played in the dynasty''s demise. He must meet him to find out! Previously, with only Jin Caiwei, he wasn''t certain about her status in the eyes of the Qilin Immortal, and with Jiang Pingan alarmed by his move, he could forget about snatching away the Power of National Fate. Now, with all three wives of the Qilin Immortal here, he didn''t believe that capturing the three of them wouldn''t make the Qilin Immortal show himself! The perfect time, place, and harmony were all on his side. If you''re not willing to talk, then you can all stay! Guan Shanhai shed his previously respectful demeanor, his expression cold and indifferent as if he were the supreme ruler with the power of life and death, regarding everyone before him as worthless as straw dogs. Although he was reluctant to offend the power of the Heavenly Court, he absolutely needed to know the information about the Qilin Immortal. Jin Caiwei repeated her old trick, sending out countless flattened bone shards that filled the sky, unavoidable. Guan Shanhai walked unhurriedly towards Jin Caiwei, letting the bone shards hit him. The bone shards that could hack General Yu to pieces couldn''t cause even the slightest harm to Guan Shanhai. If I''m not mistaken, your Dao Fruit is of the spatial type, capable of removing the concept of ''height''. The idea of flattening the bone shards is nice, but unfortunately, you''re unaware of the strength of an Immortal''s Body. Guan Shanhai didn''t need to use his Dao Fruit; he could block all the bone shards just with the body of an Immortal. An Immortal truly exists on a different level, while a Semi-Immortal hasn''t completely transformed and still falls under the category of a mortal. There are very few mortal measures qualified to harm an Immortal. Let''s catch one first. Guan Shanhai drew closer to Jin Caiwei, his steps appearing slow but actually each step utilized Heaven and Earth in an Inch; he approached like an imposing mountain, leaving Jin Caiwei too frightened to move. Don''t even think about it! Ao Ling let out a light rebuke and transformed into a black True Dragon, using her indestructible horns to strike Guan Shanhai and actually sent him flying. Interesting, the reports collected from the East Sea said you could attain an Immortal''s Body in a short period, indeed you''ve got some tricks. Ao Ling was well prepared, as early as when Lu Yang planned to send the Immortal Peach to the Imperial Palace, she had Jiang Lianyi beat her up to rapidly elevate herself to an Immortal''s Body. Now, it seemed fortunate that she had been so well prepared. In the face of a powerful Immortal enemy, the three women dared not be negligent and revealed their true forms: a white Qiongqi, a multicolored Immortal Phoenix, and a dark black True Dragon; their immense bodies were larger than the mountains of the Imperial City, blocking out the sun and sky as if ancient myths had come back to life. Feeling the oppressive might of the Immortal beasts, the cultivators in the Imperial City below trembled like chaff, unable to stand firm. Heh, do you think having an Immortal''s Body will be enough to protect the two of them? Guan Shanhai let out a light laugh, pulling out a corpse from his Storage Ring that nobody recognized, the only certainty being that in life, it was a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. The body of the Pass Tribulation Cultivator, originally in its middle age, began to change shape as Guan Shanhai placed his hand on the corpse''s face, transforming from a middle-aged man with only a few lines on his face to an old man full of deep wrinkles! Ao Ling frowned, not understanding what Guan Shanhai was up to. To everyone''s surprise, the wrinkled old man suddenly opened his eyes, waking up! Soon, someone below recognized the identity of the old man with a face full of wrinkles, their voices trembling, He is the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu! The second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu was a major figure who influenced the course of Great Yu''s history, and his portraits were widely circulated. And he had once died at Seek Dao Sect. What kind of technique is this! Jin Caiwei was astonished, the deceased had been resurrected, and after revival, they didn''t even look like they did in death, not the same person at all. Master, where am I? asked the second Imperial Teacher, looking around blankly at Guan Shanhai equally clueless about what had happened. Guan Shanhai stroked his disciple''s head with affection, without explaining too much, he pointed at Jin Caiwei and Jiang Lianyi, Go and capture those two, you may hurt them, but you must not let them lose their lives. As you command! Out of trust for his master, the second Imperial Teacher didn''t hesitate, vanishing from sight under the watchful eyes of all present. Everyone seemed to forget his existence, even Ao Ling and her companions were just warily watching Guan Shanhai, completely forgetting what had just happened. Suddenly, Jin Caiwei felt a heavy blow to her back, a spirit knife plunged into it. It was then that everyone remembered the existence of the second Imperial Teacher, recalling the events that had just unfolded! Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi remembered what Lu Yang had once mentionedCthat the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu possessed the Dao Fruit Outline of Causality, able to erase his own causality; had he not encountered the exact counter in Sha Meless last time, other Semi-Immortals would have had difficulty dealing with him! All three females had never seen Guan Shanhai use this technique before; it was a Dao Fruit that had not appeared even in Ancient Times, nor even an outline of one! Jiang Lianyi released a five-colored divine light, enveloping Jin Caiwei, healing her wounds. Guan Shanhai looked on with a smile, asking Ao Ling, who had a stern expression, Now, what will you do? How long can you maintain your Immortal''s Body? Ao Ling''s expression changed, indeed, she couldn''t maintain the Immortal''s Body forever, and Guan Shanhai''s techniques were quite strange, incredibly hard to deal with; she couldn''t even escape if she wanted to. It was a checkmate. Seeing this scene from below, Lu Yang was very anxious, quickly rousing the slumbering Fairy Eternity. Fairy, wake up, there''s big trouble! In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity awoke from her vast and comfortable Imperial throne, grumbling with reluctance. What''s the matter, waking up this Immortal, is the boring play finally over? It''s Emperor Xia, he''s gone! Fairy Eternity yawned greatly, unsurprised by the news, So the play is over then. Lu Yang was stunned for a moment. Suddenly, a hearty laugh echoed across the skies of Imperial City, the source of the voice flitting near and far, elusive; Guan Shanhai, who was about to take down the three females, stopped dead in his tracks. Guan my friend, how well have you refined the Power of National Fate? Guan Shanhai searched around for the owner of the voice; he was familiar with it, having heard it before, but he couldn''t quite place where he had heard it! Guan Shanhai looked knowingly, his gaze stretching from the north to the south of Imperial City, towards the location of the Meng Residence. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Above the Meng Residence, the image of a young man appeared with a smile on his face, looking at Guan Shanhai and even waving a hand as if to greet an old friend not seen in a long while. Guan Shanhai''s memory was dragged back a hundred thousand years, to when Great Yu had fallen amidst chaotic times, two great powers rising to vie for the world, one with the surname Jiang and the other Meng. In the final battle for supremacy, the two foreswore clashing armies in favor of a duel to decide who would be the future emperor. In that battle, Jiang Pingan ascended to immortality. The man surnamed Meng likewise left a deep impression on Guan Shanhai. Meng Junzi! Chapter 872 Chapter 872: Chapter 871 Pretending Chapter 872: Chapter 871 Pretending Guan Shanhai''s voice spread throughout the entire Imperial City, and everyone from the princes and high officials to the common people trembled upon hearing that name. Even the children studying letters in private schools had heard the name Meng Junzi. The patriarch of the Meng Family, who once competed with the Jiang Family for the world, and although the Jiang Family ultimately won and established Great Xia, the Meng Family did not end up like the losers of previous dynastic struggles, being purged. On the contrary, they thrived and became the foremost influential family in Great Xia. This was in part because the patriarch of the Jiang Family held onto old affections, but more importantly, it was due to the profound depths of the Meng Family''s foundation. The origins of the Meng Family could be traced back to the Great Yu Era, but at that time, the Meng Family was no more than an ordinary influential family. It was Meng Junzi, who became the head of the family at the end of the Great Yu Era, who really led the Meng Family to greatness and accumulated their rich foundation. Dao Friend Guan, harboring such heavy murderous intent isn''t very good, said Meng Junzi, standing with his hands behind his back, exuding a poised and tranquil aura that dispersed the oppressive presence of the Immortal enveloping the Imperial City. You''ve really become an Immortal! If before Guan Shanhai had been half in doubt, now he was certain that Meng Junzi had indeed become an Immortal, just like himself. The appearance of Meng Junzi shocked everyone, including Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou gawked at his ancestor standing above him, his mouth agape in astonishment. No way, so the old patriarch has become an Immortal. Man Gu was also quite shocked. He had only been in the Imperial City for an hour and had already encountered two Immortals. He knew that following Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would enrich his experience. Meng Junzi had only shown himself at the very beginning of Great Xia''s establishment; since then, he had never again appeared. People said that after losing to Jiang Pingan, he grew disheartened and sealed himself away. Guan Shanhai thought the same, Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, these two geniuses of later generations, were too dazzling to ignore. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have sent students to teach at the Meng Family private school in his capacity as the headmaster of the Taixue Academy. Originally, he had witnessed with his own eyes how Meng Junzi sealed himself and had his descendants bury him in the mountains of the Meng Residence. It seems that the self-sealing was all a show for his benefit. An Immortal need not seal himself away! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Guan Shanhai stared intently at Meng Junzi, trying to recall when exactly Meng Junzi had become an Immortal right under his nose and where the Immortal Ascension Tribulation had taken place. Suddenly, he realized that Meng Junzi had become an Immortal ten thousand years ago. Back when Wu Yao and I both ascended to immortality during the nation-founding ceremony, you and Jiang Pingan did the same during your final battle, both becoming Immortals! Who would have thought, for a hundred thousand years, you have never used the power of Dao Fruit, always pretending to be a Semi-Immortal. You really are patient, Meng Junzi, I truly underestimated you! With a slight smile, Meng Junzi replied, You see, when fishing, one must always be patient. And look, hasn''t today brought some rewards? Guan Shanhai, who was always cautious and would avoid fighting if possible, believed that as long as he avoided conflict, he would never be defeated. For this reason, he sent Jiang Pingan away. If he knew Meng Junzi had become an Immortal, he definitely wouldn''t have appeared in the Imperial City. Guan Shanhai, as if not hearing Meng Junzi''s challenge, let out a cold laugh, When I sent General Yu to intercept the Immortal Peach, you didn''t intervene, watching passively as Emperor Xia faced his demise. You truly are heartless. This was a statement meant to condemn Meng Junzi''s heart. By bringing this up, Guan Shanhai intended to make it clear to everyone in the Imperial City that their so-called emperor was nothing more than a tool manipulated and calculated by Immortals, a revelation that could shake the emperor''s standing in the hearts of the people! However, Meng Junzi was not in the least bit anxious upon hearing this and remained in his leisurely manner, How can you be so sure that Emperor Xia is truly dead? Or even say, did Emperor Xia truly have issues with his lifespan? What do you mean by acting? Emperor Xia hasn''t died of old age; is there still time to send the Immortal Peach now? Fairy Eternity was still half asleep, continuing to yawn, eyes bleary: Immortal Peach? Didn''t Miss Yun mention she only found one, and the whereabouts of the Heavenly Root are unknown? Such a treasured item, Little Yang, you might as well have it, considering Emperor Xia''s lifespan exhaustion is all an act. An act? Lu Yang was taken aback; he had thought that ''acting'' referred to Emperor Xia''s imperial funeral rites, but from what was said, even Emperor Xia''s lifespan issues were a fabrication? Upon hearing the heightened pitch in the Second-in-command''s voice, Fairy Eternity finally became more alert and said, If he was about to die, why would I have let him become the Prime Minister? You knew from the beginning that Emperor Xia''s lifespan was a pretense? Not from the very start, it was during those three months when I served as the Acting Sect Master, getting ready for the twelve-millennium celebration of the Seek Dao Sect. Remember the meeting at the Imperial Palace with Emperor Xia? It was then that I realized he was faking it. But that was the first time you met him! This was something even Yun Zhi had not anticipated. Emperor Xia''s ruse could fool Lu Yang, the whole world, and even Guan Shanhai, but not Fairy Eternity, who possessed the Eternity Dao Fruit and the power over life and death. Lu Yang recalled something. It was Eldest Senior Sister who first told him and the Fairy that Emperor Xia was nearing his end, asking the Fairy if there was any immortal item that could extend his life. Fairy Eternity suggested giving Emperor Xia the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, thus making him the Fourth Housekeeper; after Eldest Senior Sister rejected this, the Fairy then mentioned the Immortal Peach. Ever since the Fairy had met with Emperor Xia at the Imperial Palace, she no longer brought up the idea of making him the Fourth Housekeeper. Not only did she not propose making Emperor Xia the Fourth Housekeeper, but after defeating the leaders of the Four Great Immortal Sects at the palace, she even suggested challenging Emperor Xia. If Emperor Xia truly had little time left, Fairy Eternity wouldn''t have done such a thing. Lu Yang understood; right from the start, this whole scenario was a trap laid for Guan Shanhai. No wonder Eldest Senior Sister didn''t directly bring the Immortal Peach to the Imperial Palace but passed it to him through Man Gu. Eldest Senior Sister had never intended to let Emperor Xia consume the Immortal Peach to extend his lifespan. If Emperor Xia extended his lifespan, the Power of National Fate would remain with him, and Guan Shanhai would not have been likely to make his move. The purpose of the Immortal Peach was to provoke Guan Shanhai into taking action, thus convincing him that Emperor Xia was indeed done for. Guan Shanhai''s expression was so gloomy it could drip water. He had not anticipated everything was a sham. He had been closely monitoring Emperor Xia''s movements lately, observing him up close in the guise of Chancellor Qi, yet he failed to detect the emperor''s deception. As a naturally suspicious person, the recent changes in Imperial City indeed resembled the dying days of Emperor Xia: the emperor had the Crown Prince pretend to handle affairs to test his capability, then the Crown Prince''s reluctance to inherit the throne, followed by Emperor Xia eliminating the Fourth and Fifth Princes, forcing the Crown Prince to ascend. Very well, very well. To think that Guan has spent a lifetime scheming against others, yet never imagined he''d be outwitted by you juniors! Chapter 873 Chapter 873: Chapter 872: The Great Yu National Preceptor''s Dao Fruit Chapter 873: Chapter 872: The Great Yu National Preceptor''s Dao Fruit But do you really think you can take me down that easily! Even though he was being schemed against, Guan Shanhai wasn''t flustered; he was not unwilling to fight, just not eager to engage in battle! Moreover, Meng Junzi didn''t even know what his Dao Fruit was. To his surprise, what Meng Junzi said next made his heart skip a beat. If I''m not mistaken, Guan Dao You''s Dao Fruit ability is assimilation, isn''t it? It can completely transform one person into another. If that weren''t the case, Guan Dao You wouldn''t be able to restore Great Yu. Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan had been aware of Guan Shanhai''s existence early on and noted his ambition to revive Great Yu. Guan Shanhai''s Dao Fruit was never recorded in any historical records. Reviving Great Yu was not as simple as just killing off the Jiang Family and taking their placeCthe evolution over a hundred thousand years meant that Great Yu and Great Xia were entirely different dynasties. Both of them suspected that Guan Shanhai''s Dao Fruit could help in reviving Great Yu and made many speculations about it. When Meng Junzi then saw Guan Shanhai transform a corpse into the Second Imperial Teacher, he finally confirmed his conjecture. Actually, Meng Junzi''s guess was slightly off from the truth; Guan Shanhai had named his Dao Fruit Imprinting Dao Fruit. For instance, he could take a dead body at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage as a vessel and imprint the memory of the Second Imperial Teacher onto it as he remembered him. This was more than just copying of memories; it could fully restore appearance, muscle memory, the outline of their Dao Fruit, instinctive reactions, and unique constitutions, nearly the same as resurrection! The only issue was that he was unaware of the events that unfolded after the Second Imperial Teacher entered the Seek Dao Sect, hence the imprinted Second Imperial Teacher would lack the memories of his life prior to his death. Using a living person as a vessel was even more effective. Imprinting on the dead meant only creating a body with memories, but imprinting on the living could completely alter a person''s soul into that of another! The Power of National Fate was linked to the people of Great Xia, and this was what Guan Shanhai was interested in. In his mind, he remembered the early days of Great Yu, an era deemed by Great Xia as the Prosperous Age of Wu Yao, in its entire splendor. He remembered every person, event, and object from that timeChe recalled all three thousand years of that era. He could use the Power of National Fate to imprint the people from the Prosperous Age of Wu Yao into the present day Great Xia, turning Great Xia''s people into those from that age! For example, he could use his Imprinting Dao Fruit to transform Lu Yang into a genius from the Prosperous Age of Wu Yao. Only then could it be called the revival of Great Yu! In fact, he could transform Great Xia into his vision of Great Yu without relying on the Power of National Fate, but this method would be slow, and Jiang Pingan would certainly intervene and cause disruptions, far less efficient than utilizing the Power of National Fate. It was just that he hadn''t yet begun to assimilate the Power of National Fate; ever since Meng Junzi appeared, he had been on constant alert, daring not to be distracted and continue the assimilation process. A figure was anxiously directing an army to enter the Imperial City. Hurry, hurry, hurry, everyone get to your assigned positions quickly, deploy the grand formation! If there''s the slightest mistake, be prepared for martial law! This was the Imperial City''s Imperial Guard Army, stationed near the Imperial City. Now that the Imperial City was in trouble, although they couldn''t influence the outcome of a battle between Immortals, they could deploy barriers to ensure the city wasn''t affected by the battle. The one commanding them was none other than Meng Jingzhou''s third uncle, the former frontier general who guarded the Lock Demon Gate, known as the scholarly general Meng Poci. Meng Poci looked up at the two conspicuous figures in the sky, clutching the transfer order he just received, and muttered softly. Bringing me from Lock Demon Gate to the Imperial City last year, could it have been for today''s battle? The commander of the Imperial City''s Imperial Guard Army wasn''t Meng Poci. However, after Emperor Xia''s feigned death and Guan Shanhai''s appearance, Meng Poci suddenly received a telepathic message from Meng Junzi, instructing him to rush to the Imperial City''s military camp to take control of the Imperial Guard Army and giving him a transfer order with the Jade Imperial Seal. When he saw Meng Junzi, Meng Poci was dumbfounded; he didn''t expect the old ancestor to appear at that time. Without time for shock, he hastily rushed to the army camp outside the Imperial City. The Great Xia military was filled with seasoned veterans, many of whom had more years of service and higher Cultivation Levels than Meng Poci, yet when it came to defensive formations, none could compare to him. Guan Shanhai paid no attention to the commotion below; he didn''t care what sort of reaction the Imperial City might have. His sole enemy from beginning to end was none other than Meng Junzi. Three friends from the Heavenly Court, I can handle matters here. What do you think? Meng Junzi spoke politely to Ao Ling and the other two, aware that they were actually on his side. In a battle of Immortals, Ao Ling and his companions could not lend a hand, and with Ao Ling''s time in the Immortal''s Body drawing to a close, staying would only add obstacles for Meng Junzi. Understanding the situation, the trio wisely left the battlefield. It seems that a battle between us is inevitable, said Guan Shanhai with a smile that did not reach his eyes. At the same moment, the Second Great Yu National Preceptor erased his own causality, vanished into thin air, and suddenly appeared behind Meng Junzi, raising a dagger forged from Immortal Stone, and ferociously stabbed towards the top of Meng Junzi''s head! Meng Junzi raised a hand and grabbed the wrist of the National Preceptor, applying a slight pressure and crushing it. The outline of the Dao Fruit of Causality is indeed troublesome to deal with, but that''s for Semi-Immortals. To an Immortal, it''s not a concern! The wrist of the Second Great Yu National Preceptor shattered, and along with it, the dagger in his hand fell. Meng Junzi reached out to pick up the spoils of war, this item could be considered an Immortal Treasure, quite a rarity. BoomC sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without warning, the dagger exploded, releasing a toxic green smoke that spread around Meng Junzi. This was a deadly poisonous fog, formed from the collective resentment of hundreds of millions of the deceased from the last period of Great Qian, surrounding and causing the poisoned person to self-destruct from within! The Second Great Yu National Preceptor took the opportunity to flee far away, also leaving the battlefield. He specialized in assassination and curses, but neither was effective against an Immortal; his real purpose in the previous attack was to set the dagger for self-detonation. Meng Junzi heard innumerable wails around him, blaming the heavens for their injustice, for bringing war to the world, blaming the dynasty for its indifference, not caring about the lives of the people. Stop complaining, it''s as if you''re blaming me for this too. Meng Junzi remained completely unaffected by the resentment, directly absorbing the poisonous fog until it was gone. No matter how his opponents judged him, he had always acted justly and sat upright, with a clear conscience. When Meng Junzi absorbed the fog, he noticed that behind Guan Shanhai stood five figures. The Jade General, Nightmare Supreme, Master of All Laws, Wood Imprint Elder, and Emperor Yu Wu Yao from his Semi-Immortal period! Five Semi-Immortals! Except for the Jade General, the other four had been imprinted using the bodies of those in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. The Jade General was aware of the current situation, while the other four knew nothing about it. Emperor Yu Wu Yao''s expression changed dramatically. He remembered defeating Nightmare Supreme with his teacher and preparing to conquer the last state, and his teacher should also still be a Semi-Immortal. But what about here? Nightmare Supreme was still alive, his teacher had ascended to immortality, and the huge city below did not belong to any place in his memory. Considering his teacher''s Imprinted Dao Fruit Outline, it was not hard to guess that he was an imprinted person. Teacher, what time is it now, and whom are you fighting against? Guan Shanhai frowned imperceptibly, finding the trouble with imprinted individuals C they were exactly like the real people, not under his control. Chapter 874 Chapter 874: Chapter 873 Borrow Chapter 874: Chapter 873 Borrow ` Although Guan Shanhai and Wu Yao had a relationship that was both mentor and friend, and Wu Yao even called Guan Shanhai ''teacher'', this did not mean that Wu Yao had absolute trust in Guan Shanhai, the same way the second Imperial Teacher did. Wu Yao''s curiosity outran everything else; he was curious about all unknown things, and his path of cultivation began from curiosity about the cultivation technique in the arms of a dead cultivator. His cultivation level soared because he was curious about what it felt like to reach higher realms. Driven by his curiosity, he established the Great Yu Dynasty, cultivated to an immortal, and even sacrificed the Great Yu Dynasty to find out what the outside world was like. The Wu Yao replicated by Guan Shanhai had the exact same personality as the real Wu Yao; he wanted to know what had happened, why his real self wasn''t there, and why he now had to fight. Before Guan Shanhai could answer, they heard Nightmare Supreme retreating several steps with a look of utter shock, his voice quivering. Guan Shanhai, when did you, you, you become an immortal?! Nightmare Supreme''s memory still lingered in the Great Qian Last Period of the world''s struggle for supremacy, when he had defeated countless formidable enemies, including General Yu, and to establish a new dynasty, he still needed to defeat the rising star Wu Yao, as well as Wu Yao''s mentor Guan Shanhai. But the current problem is, if you, Guan Shanhai, have damn become an immortal, how am I supposed to establish a new dynasty? Master of All Laws and Monk Woodyprint, seeing the three legendary figuresCGuan Shanhai, Wu Yao, and Nightmare SupremeCall showed an expression of disbelief. Watching his half-immortal replicas arguing noisily with different expressions, Guan Shanhai felt a wave of weariness; they were already providing entertainment before the fight even started. Guan Shanhai sighed, knowing immortal battles were a matter of split-second decisions. With a mere thought, he stripped the four of their lives in their expressions of horror, swallowing up their Dao Fruit Outlines. Although he couldn''t control the thoughts of those he imprinted, he could control the Dao Fruit Outlines he imprinted. The only problem was that people and Dao Fruit Outlines were tightly interlinked; he couldn''t just imprint the Dao Fruit Outlines. Thus, he obtained four Dao Fruit Outlines: Dreamland Dao Fruit Embryo, Swap Dao Fruit Embryo, Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo, and Monk Woodyprint''s Rejuvenation Dao Fruit Embryo. Guan Shanhai instantly accelerated his own time, increasing his speed to a level that even Meng Junzi''s immortal senses could not react toCin the eyes of those below, it seemed as if he had vanished into thin air. Nine Revolutions Indestructible Golden Body. Guan Shanhai activated the profound Buddhist skill, endured nine hardships, and molded an undying golden body, transforming into a golden-bodied Buddha. He had used this Golden Body technique to pass through his Immortal Ascension Tribulation, and now that he had become an immortal, reactivating the Golden Body technique, one could imagine just how hard his Immortal''s Body had become, saying it was eternally undying wouldn''t be an overstatement. In the Imperial City, only Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were able to clearly see what Guan Shanhai did. Fairy Eternity, looking at the ever-accelerating Guan Shanhai, said with a smile, Quite a clever approach, using the young Master of All Laws'' Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo to accelerate your own time and further fortify your body, making every single one of your movements powerful enough to rival that of an Immortal Artifact. Guan Shanhai appeared behind Meng Junzi like a ghost, his five fingers coming together to form a golden Immortal Saber, aiming to decapitate Meng Junzi! His hand was also imbued with the power of a curse, ensuring that even if Meng Junzi could reattach his head, it would still damage his vital energy. However, to Guan Shanhai''s surprise, Meng Junzi''s head tilted lightly backwards, just managing to dodge the strike! How is this possible, how can you see my movements? ` Guan Shanhai couldn''t help but feel astonished, his preemptive strike had unexpectedly missed. Great Compassion and Mercy Seal! Overwhelming Heaven! Boundless Yuan Magnet Immortal Technique! Eclipsing the sun, a Buddha''s hand larger even than the Imperial City broke through layers of clouds and came crashing down. Carrying the might of Overwhelming Heaven, Guan Shanhai struck at Meng Junzi''s chest with his palm. Two contrasting spirals of force, one positive and one negative, clamped around Meng Junzi, intending to twist his physical body. With one move, Guan Shanhai had unleashed three supreme Immortal Methods, each powerful enough to crush a Semi-Immortal. Even Ao Ling would fare only slightly better, with her Immortal''s Body being shattered, barely clinging to life. Had an Immortal been hit without any defense, they would have been spitting blood incessantly! The only two weaknesses of these three Immortal Methods were their slow casting speed and attack speed, but with the acceleration of his own time, the two weaknesses were no longer an issue. Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect, Sky Mending Technique, Creation Infinite. What Guan Shanhai didn''t expect was that Meng Junzi also managed to employ three supreme Immortal Methods in an extremely short amount of time. Meng Junzi transformed into a colossal Heaven and Earth Dharma Aspect, his feet planted firmly on the ground, piercing the descending Buddha''s hand, restoring light to the rebuilt Imperial City. He also used the ancient Sky Mending Technique to block the might of Overwhelming Heaven, and with a Creation spell, neutralized the positive and negative twisting forces, effortlessly resolving the three-pronged attack. How is this possible, shouldn''t you have the Borrowing Dao Fruit? In the late period of the Great Yu, he paid great attention to the affairs of Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan, constantly observing with his powerful Immortal sense, and knew early on about the outlines of their Dao Fruits. What Meng Junzi held was the Borrowing Dao Fruit Embryo, with its most common use being to borrow enemies'' magic artifacts, Spirit Stones, and such, rendering the enemies unarmed while he was fully equipped, leaving no room for them to fight back. However, the use of the Borrowing Dao Fruit Embryo had nothing to do with time, otherwise, he wouldn''t have been so confident in this battle! Fairy, what''s going on, can the Borrowing Dao Fruit also borrow time? Lu Yang asked, unable to comprehend such high-level combat. Unlike Guan Shanhai, who hadn''t yet reacted, Fairy Eternity, who was worldly and experienced, saw some clues: Interesting, Meng Junzi just now didn''t borrow time per se, he simply sped himself up. This reminds me of an enemy Time Immortal encountered on the road to ascension, who held the Speed Dao Fruit Embryo, touted as the supreme speed in the world. When speed reaches a certain threshold, it starts to interact with time, hence, only one of them could ascend to Immortality. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that in your era, someone also has the Speed Dao Fruit Embryo, and Meng Junzi''s Borrowing Dao Fruit can borrow other people''s Dao Fruit Embryos? Do you remember the ''Borrowing Technique'' divine ability of the Meng Family? When cultivators above the Unification Realm came to borrow money from the Meng Family, they had to leave a debt note and also lend one of their techniques to the Meng Family. This divine ability, never seen before by this Immortal, must be uniquely created by the Meng Family, perhaps evolved from the Borrowing Dao Fruit. That powerful? Lu Yang was taken aback. Wait, if even the Dao Fruit Outline can be borrowed, then wouldn''t it be possible to borrow lifespan? Lu Yang suddenly realized. Emperor Xia''s exhaustion of lifespan that managed to deceive the Immortal national teacher suggested that not only had the national teacher never seen it, but it was also a divine ability at the level of ''Immortals''. The Borrowing Dao Fruit fully met these two criteria. That should be the case. Chapter 875 Chapter 875: Chapter 874: The 2nd Unforgettable Dao Fruit Chapter 875: Chapter 874: The 2nd Unforgettable Dao Fruit Guan Shanhai and Meng Junzi were fighting fervently when, in a corner of the Imperial City, a battle between Semi-Immortals began with Ao Ling and her two companions challenging the second Imperial Teacher who had manifested from the imprints. After the second Imperial Teacher left the battlefield, Ao Ling and her two companions went directly to confront him. Jin Caiwei was stabbed in a sneak attack by the second Imperial Teacher and she was intent on avenging this humiliation. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi feared that Jin Caiwei might suffer an accident, so they joined the battle as well. The second Imperial Teacher, having eradicated his own causality, was exceptionally elusive and difficult to fight. Fairy Eternity noticed the commotion over there, and although she could see exactly where the second Imperial Teacher was, she chose not to inform the three women. It was a good opportunity for the three women to gain experience by fighting against an Embryonic Causality Dao Fruit, especially with Fairy Eternity watching over them to ensure nothing went wrong. General Yu thought about it and decided to lend a hand to the second Imperial Teacher as well. On one side was a battle of Immortals, and on the other, five Semi-Immortals clashed. Either fight was a once-in-lifetime, breathtaking conflict. Even in the Ancient Times, when Semi-Immortals were common, battles of such caliber were rare. The Cultivators of the Imperial City wished they had eight eyes to watch both battles simultaneously. They knew they would never have the chance to witness fights of this scale again in their lifetimes. However, both battles were rather difficult to observe. On the side of the Immortals, Guan Shanhai and Meng Junzi moved so swiftly that they were virtually invisible to the observers. As for the five Semi-Immortals, the second Imperial Teacher kept appearing and disappearing mysteriously. Whenever he vanished, memories of his existence faded, creating immense difficulty for the onlooking Cultivators of the Imperial City. General Yu somewhat regretted deciding to help the second Imperial Teacher. Whenever the latter vanished, Ao Ling and her companions directed all their attacks at him, and he could barely withstand them. Initially, Guan Shanhai thought that the Embryonic Longevity Dao Fruit alone would be sufficient to end the battle, but now it seemed he had underestimated Meng Junzi. The two Immortals fought at high speeds, unleashing Divine Abilities of massive scale that interlaced and lit up the sky above the Imperial City in shades of blue and red, as if paint vats had been overturned. Suddenly, due to a moment of negligence from Guan Shanhai, his reaction a beat too slow, Meng Junzi executed a Black Tiger Dig Heart strike, hitting Guan Shanhai squarely in the chest and leaving a huge gash in his Golden Body. Meng Junzi practiced another form of Body Refinement, which was no less potent than Guan Shanhai''s Nine Revolutions Indestructible Golden Body. Guan Shanhai''s face flushed red as he spat out a large mouthful of Immortal Blood. The blood landed on the Array Method deployed over the Imperial City which trembled and seemed barely able to withstand the power of the Immortal Blood. Seeing this, Meng Poci realized that a few more such strikes might cause the Array Method to develop leaks from the aftermath. He hurriedly sent for all Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators of the Imperial City to fortify the Array Method. But Guan Shanhai quickly recovered, his chest wound healing at an astonishing speed, making it seem as if he had never been injured in the first place. Meng Junzi raised an eyebrow, The ''Immortal'' trait of the Embryonic Longevity Dao Fruit, no, merely with the Embryonic Longevity Dao Fruit you shouldn''t be able to recover this quickly. Let me guess, among the four people you created, there''s one I do not recognizeChis Dao Fruit is related to recovery, right? Naturally, Guan Shanhai would not respond to his enemy''s query. Lu Yang knew that Meng Junzi was referring to the Daoist Lord of the Wooden Imprint, a Cultivator from the Middle Period of Great Yu and a close friend of the Master of All Laws. Historical records indicated that the Daoist Lord of the Wooden Imprint was a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, but according to the Master of All Laws, he was actually a Semi-Immortal. The Daoist Lord of the Wooden Imprint died in his sleep, and Lu Yang guessed that he had learned some of the secrets of the Fire Dynasty and was silenced by Ashy Bean. Wait, if the Daoist Lord of the Wooden Imprint''s Embryonic Dao Fruit is related to recovery, wouldn''t that conflict with the Master of All Laws'' Embryonic Longevity Dao Fruit? How did they become friends then? Lu Yang didn''t understand. Fairy Eternity explained proudly, What''s so hard to understand? The Daoist Lord of the Wooden Imprint''s Dao Fruit Embryo should be of the Eternity type, stabilizing one''s state for eternity. Ultimately, the superior Dao Fruits all come from my Eternity Dao Fruit. You think cultivating an Eternity Dao Fruit or an Immortal Dao Fruit is easy? Even without me, he wouldn''t have achieved immortality. That Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo is the same, its difficulty so great that neither Immortal nor Time Immortal could become Immortals, Neither can become Immortals, so naturally, they became friends. However, Guan Shanhai threw out countless magic artifacts, not hurling them at Meng Junzi, but scattering them across various locations in the Imperial City sky. Meng Junzi struck out at Guan Shanhai with extreme speed, only to find Guan Shanhai had vanished into thin air, replaced by magic artifacts appearing from seemingly nowhere. The magic artifact shattered upon contact with Meng Junzi, breaking into countless pieces. Guan Shanhai appeared behind Meng Junzi without any warning, attacking with a heaven-overturning force. Meng Junzi, caught unaware, was struck by Guan Shanhai and likewise spat blood. Meng Junzi whipped his head around to look for Guan Shanhai and found that behind him there were only the magic artifacts previously thrown out by Guan Shanhai; Guan Shanhai had somehow moved to a very distant position. Meng Junzi wiped the Immortal Blood from the corner of his mouth, revealing a sudden smile of realization, I get it, you swapped places with the magic artifact. One of the functions of the Swap Dao Fruit Embryo is to exchange positions with any of one''s possessions. Even if Meng Junzi smashed the magic artifact, it would be useless, for even shattered it was still Guan Shanhai''s possession and could be used to swap positions. Meng Junzi continued his attack as if nothing had happened, while Guan Shanhai once again swapped places with a magic artifact, moving to a far-off position, but Meng Junzi miraculously crossed space and caught up with Guan Shanhai. This time, without the need for Fairy Eternity''s explanation, Lu Yang realized on his own that Meng Junzi was borrowing the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit of his own ancestor, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Right, Fairy, since Senior Meng Junzi is borrowing a Dao Fruit, doesn''t that mean he''s like you, without the trait of being forgotten by mortals? Immortals wielding Dao Fruit powers are forgotten by the people, as it is with the Yingtian Immortal and the Four Immortals, and so too with Jiang Pingan''s Dao Fruit. Only Fairy Eternity doesn''t possess this trait. Lu Yang felt that Borrowing Dao Fruits probably also lacks the trait of being forgotten by mortals. Otherwise, Meng Junzi could simply borrow things and never return them. Fairy Eternity hadn''t thought about this before, but upon hearing Lu Yang''s words, she began to ponder seriously, Now that you mention it, it does seem to be the case. Lu Yang added, If we assume that Emperor Xia''s lifespan was borrowed by Senior Meng Junzi, as a Dao Fruit power, it should be forgotten by the people, but in reality it isn''t, everyone knows there was an issue with Emperor Xia''s lifespan. Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind Lu Yang, Oh, I didn''t expect my Junior Brother to think of that layer too, it seems the Fairy Senior has indeed shared with you many things that your cultivation level should not know. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Zhi stood quietly under an old tree in a simple white dress, as if time had frozen around her; she seemed both as if she had just arrived and as if she had always been there. The sunlight filtered through the scarce leaves, casting mottled shadows below, her silhouette appeared exquisitely detached. Eldest Senior Sister! Lu Yang exclaimed excitedly. The moment he learned of the hoax surrounding Emperor Xia''s death, Lu Yang realized that Eldest Senior Sister had long since arrived at the Imperial City. This was a battle of Immortals; they wouldn''t have allowed him to oversee it. Nonetheless, seeing Eldest Senior Sister here was a delight. Chapter 876 Chapter 876: Chapter 875: Meng Junzi Alone is Enough Chapter 876: Chapter 875: Meng Junzi Alone is Enough Miss Yun, don''t talk nonsense. What do you mean I told Little Yang things he shouldn''t know? It is clear that Little Yang is the quick-witted one, figuring out these matters on his own! Fairy Eternity certainly couldn''t admit that she often had nothing better to do than to share with Lu Yang knowledge only an Immortal should know. She didn''t tell him; he realized it all by himself. Lu Yang: Fairy, do you think I was able to figure out the abilities of the Dao Fruit or the special characteristics of an Immortal on my own? Yun Zhi walked out from under the ancient tree, her plain white dress dazzling in the sunlight. Junior Brother, it seems you''ve been doing well in Imperial City. When Man Gu arrived in Imperial City, Yun Zhi also reached the city in secret. While waiting to spring the trap on Guan Shanhai, she took the opportunity to inquire about Lu Yang''s actions in the Imperial City. She didn''t expect that in just three short months, Lu Yang had led such an eventful life C battling the Geniuses of Imperial City, composing poems during the Shangyuan Festival, reporting the Fourth Prince''s rebellion, meeting Ao Ling''s three ladies, persuading the Fifth Prince''s men to surrender, allowing Emperor Xia to be Prime Minister, and sneaking into the Imperial Palace at night to steal the throne Ordinary Geniuses would find it hard to achieve even one of these feats, yet Junior Brother accomplished them all. Yun Zhi glanced at Ao Ling''s three ladies, who were fighting in a corner of the Imperial City, feeling rather surprised. She didn''t expect Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi to be here, and she certainly didn''t foresee the appearance of another Semi-Immortal from the Ancient Heavenly Court. Eldest Senior Sister, I''ve been wronged! All these things were done by the Fairy using my body! Lu Yang quickly protested his innocence. For the sake of his future, he was ready to sacrifice the Emperor in exchange for glory and wealth C he could not afford to have a heart of mercy! Eldest Senior Sister, you know me. I''ve always been low-profile and wouldn''t do such things. Fairy used the authority of the Acting Sect Master to control only me, demanding my body. As a mere mortal, I had no power to resist. I beg Eldest Senior Sister for understanding! Fairy Eternity stiffened her neck: What''s wrong with using the authority of the Acting Sect Master? That''s what Miss Yun agreed to previously. Then, Fairy Senior, do you still wish to continue as the Acting Sect Master? Yun Zhi remembered that she had promised Fairy Eternity would be the Acting Sect Master for a year, and many months were still left. I''ve had enough fun; I don''t want to anymore. Fairy Eternity had been enjoying herself these past few days and currently had no intention of continuing as the Acting Sect Master. Lu Yang quickly flattered her: Since ancient times, those in power have clung to their authority. The fact that the Fairy is not swayed by power and is willing to step down at her peak, making way for others, is remarkable. It is a fortune for Seek Dao Sect and a blessing for the world! Hearing the heartfelt praise from a loyal subject, Fairy Eternity laughed heartily. So, was it truly Senior Meng Junzi who borrowed Emperor Xia''s lifespan? Yes, Emperor Xia''s lifespan was never an issue from the beginning. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan noticed quite early on that Guan Shanhai coveted the Power of National Fate and sought to restore Great Yu. However, Guan Shanhai is cautious and does not act rashly. Having an Immortal always eyeing the Power of National Fate is not a good thing. It requires constant vigilance, which is both worrisome and exhausting. Therefore, they concocted this event together. The Power of National Fate resides within each Emperor Xia. When one emperor dies, the power will transfer to the next. Guan Shanhai, even if able to deal with Jiang Pingan, would not dare harm an Emperor Xia endowed with the Power of National Fate, for an emperor protected by it could hold out until Jiang Pingan returns. Therefore, they first borrowed the lifespan of Emperor Xia, feigning that his time was running out, while also ensuring the Crown Prince would refuse the succession. Thus, once Emperor Xia died, the Power of National Fate would be unbound, prompting Guan Shanhai to take action, just like today. Lu Yang pondered, So, are you saying that all of the Crown Prince''s prior actions were feigned, and that he actually wants to succeed the throne? No, that is the only thing that wasn''t feigned. The original plan was for Emperor Xia to feign death in a few more years, but your and Junior Brother Meng''s trip to Imperial City made me change this idea, leading me to suggest they move the plan forward. Meeting Lu Yang''s puzzled gaze, Yun Zhi patiently explained. I told them that considering Junior Brother''s luck, having you in the Imperial City would make it more likely for Guan Shanhai to make a move. Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister misunderstood him; causing the Fourth Prince and Fifth Prince to fall, convincing Guan Shanhai that Emperor Xia was truly ill, was clearly the work of Fairy. Then, Eldest Senior Sister, you could have given me a heads-up, so I could be mentally prepared, Lu Yang said. Lu Yang looked at Eldest Senior Sister somberly. He had always kept his lips sealed; even knowing the true situation of Emperor Xia, he wouldn''t spill it. Yun Zhi sighed, Junior Brother, you certainly wouldn''t let slip any information. I''m just worried that knowing the truth would attract too many Immortals and make it difficult to end things smoothly. Then, Eldest Senior Sister, are you also going to take action here? Lu Yang asked. Yun Zhi looked up at the fierce battle in the sky between the two Immortals: Given the current state of the battle, Meng Junzi alone should suffice. Meng Junzi and Guan Shanhai not only possessed Dao Fruits but could also use several Dao Fruit Embryos simultaneously. The effect of employing a Dao Fruit Embryo in the hands of a Semi-Immortal versus an Immortal was incomparable. The two moved in different patterns, each gaining the upper hand in turn. Guan Shanhai, with the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo and Rejuvenation Dao Fruit Embryo, could quickly recover from his injuries. Meng Junzi, on the other hand, appeared to have no means of healing his wounds. His body was riddled with scars, and there was a particularly deep wound on his chest, deep enough to reveal the bone. Seeing Meng Junzi''s injured state, Guan Shanhai sneered, I thought you had some tricks up your sleeve, young man. It seems you''re nothing special. If it weren''t for my concern about you stealing my Immortal Artifact, I would have used it to kill you long ago! Guan Shanhai could use Dreamland Dao Fruit Embryos to create several Immortal Treasures in his sleep, and after materializing these treasures, he could use the Swap Dao Fruit Embryo to exchange them for the Immortal Artifacts he desired! However, considering Meng Junzi''s way of fighting, anyone who fought him during his Semi-Immortal days would have their magic artifacts borrowed by him, which was tantamount to aiding the enemy and was undesirable. Meng Junzi, unconcerned about his own injuries, just smiled nonchalantly and activated his Borrowing Dao Fruit. Seeing as you, Guan, are in such fine health, something seems to be missing, and it''s not quite as appealing. How about I lend you these wounds of mine? Meng Junzi suggested. Guan Shanhai''s complexion changed. Before he could react, he felt as though his entire body was under attack; he had a particularly deep wound on his chest, deep enough to reveal the bone! In contrast, Meng Junzi''s injuries were gone. Meng Junzi looked at the battered Guan Shanhai and revealed a satisfied smile. Now you, Guan, look much better, Meng Junzi commented. Guan, shall we continue fighting? he asked. Meng Junzi! Guan Shanhai roared, using two types of Dao Fruit Embryos to heal his wounds. But these wounds were originally inflicted by him, striking exceedingly hard, and now having appeared on his own body, they were not something that could be healed in an instant! Unless he had the Longevity Dao Fruit or the Rejuvenation Dao Fruit. Why yell so loud? Further aggravating your wounds is not good, Meng Junzi said with his casual, unconcerned smile, once again utilizing his Borrowing Dao Fruit. I borrow strength from the past and the future. As his words fell, two figures crossed time, arriving from the past and the future, fighting alongside Meng Junzi. Chapter 877 Chapter 877: Chapter 876: The Gap in Experience Chapter 877: Chapter 876: The Gap in Experience The two shadows from the past and future were extremely vague, indistinguishable as male or female. The Imperial City Cultivators were tremendously shocked by the series of actions from Meng Junzi. You can even lend your injuries to someone else? Can that be borrowed, too?! Doesn''t that mean Meng Junzi will never get hurt, inherently unbeatable from the outset! Some were excitedly pointing at the two hazy figures: Look at those two figures, his past and future selves have both come, past, present, future, three in one! This is defying the heavens! Initially, the Imperial City Cultivators wanted to watch the battle of the immortals to gain an understanding of Dao and improve their cultivation level, to break through their realms. Looking at the situation, they should just honestly join the crowd and watch the battle; thinking about gaining enlightenment is absurd. Lu Yang was also shocked by this scene; Meng Junzi''s Borrowing Dao Fruit is invincible. Little Yang, you''re thinking too dramatically. Those two figures aren''t the real Meng Junzi; they''re just a part of the power lent out by the past and future Meng Junzi. Fairy Eternity, who had clashed with the Time Immortal not once or twice, knew about borrowing power from the past and future; the Time Immortal was the true expert in this regard. The two figures combined might as well be another complete Meng Junzi. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, because the past and future Meng Junzi lent out a part of their power, those two points in time will be in a weakened state. Is it similar to Tao Yaoye''s Feather Transformation Immortal Body? Lu Yang still thought that was quite exaggerated. Pretty much, otherwise why do you think such a body is crowned with the words ''Immortal Body''? This is Immortal Techniques. As for him lending his injuries to Guan Shanhai, it''s not as formidable as it seems. If I''m not mistaken, what''s borrowed must be returned, and with interest. After it''s returned, Meng Junzi''s injuries will be more severe. Miss Yun, am I right in my guess? Fairy senior''s wisdom is sharp as ever. Doesn''t that mean the longer the battle drags on, the more disadvantageous it is for Senior Meng Junzi? Now that Fairy Eternity put it that way, Lu Yang unexpectedly started to worry about Meng Junzi. Yun Zhi shook her head: Meng Junzi will not get hurt. Why? Guan Shanhai will heal the injuries. Once the injuries are healed, there will be no problem of returning them. Lu Yang: Fairy Eternity''s intuition was always accurate. Moreover, having fought frequently during the Ancient Times, her combat experience was exceptionally rich; even if it was her first time seeing, she could spot the flaws in Meng Junzi''s tactic at a glance. But Guan Shanhai was different. Although the Great Qian Last Period was chaotic with more than one Semi-Immortal fighting for dominion, how could the number of Semi-Immortals back then compare with the flourishing Ancient Times? Their accumulated combat experience was incomparable. Unable to see through this tactic, Guan Shanhai could only honestly help Meng Junzi heal. Above the Imperial City, Guan Shanhai saw Meng Junzi battling shoulder to shoulder with his past and present selves and couldn''t help but twitch at the corner of his eye. He had been careless; this Borrowing Dao Fruit was much stronger than the Dao Fruit Outline, not even in the same concept. It''s a pity he never found an immortal''s corpse; otherwise, he could''ve used the Imprinting Dao Fruit to imprint Wu Yao from the founding period of Great Yu. Wu Yao from that period, unlike later, not preoccupied with exploring other worlds, would choose to help himself. Guan Shanhai was simultaneously healing his injuries and dealing with the pincer attack from three Meng Junzis. Divided in focus, he quickly fell into a disadvantageous position. He inwardly cursed his bad luck. If this continued, forget about seizing the Power of National Fate; he might not even leave here alive. Guan Shanhai made an instant decision, no longer tussling with Meng Junzi. It was time to run now! Great Heaven Creation Palm! Guan Shanhai unleashed an Immortal Method, striking at Meng Junzi, who countered with another Immortal Method. A massive explosion occurred once again in the skies above Imperial City, louder than thunder, as shockwaves spread from the center of the battlefield. Guan Shanhai took advantage of the momentum to attempt an escape. To his dismay, the closer he got to the edge of Imperial City, the heavier he felt, as if he were carrying an Immortal mountain on his back, becoming so heavy that he could no longer fly. He threw his magic artifact outside of Imperial City, trying to swap places with it, but ended up failing just the same. Meng Junzi, as if he had anticipated that Guan Shanhai would flee, followed with a smiling face and also arrived at the edge of Imperial City. Friend Guan, since you''re already here, why not stay as a guest out of the host''s hospitality? What kind of trick is this! Guan Shanhai exclaimed in astonishment, not knowing when he had fallen for the trap. A cold smirk appeared on Meng Junzi''s lips, Did you think I waited for you to assimilate a part of the Power of National Fate before making my move, just to prevent you from running away in the middle of the fight! Although you have assimilated a part of the Power of National Fate, it is still just a part. Before you''ve completely refined the Power of National Fate, it will always be a burden to you. The Power of National Fate is the collective strength of the citizens of Great Xia; to leave Imperial City, your power would have to exceed that of all the citizens of Great Xia! Friend Guan, do you think you possess such strength? Guan Shanhai''s complexion shifted dramatically, never having imagined that the Power of National Fate would become a shackle for him. Kill! With a deathly glare, Guan Shanhai no longer had the assured demeanor he did before. Since he couldn''t escape, he resolved to perish together with his foe! Chaos Rainbow! A nine-colored Immortal rainbow burst forth from Guan Shanhai''s palm, exuding the intention of chaotic destruction. It seemed small, but if it were to strike Imperial City, the entire place would turn into nothingness! He refused to believe that Meng Junzi would ignore the fate of Imperial City! Meng Poci''s expression changed drastically. No matter how powerful the Imperial Guard Army''s array was, it would definitely not be able to withstand Guan Shanhai''s resentful strike! Normally, a situation like this would require Yun Zhi to step in to block it, but now, Meng Junzi had a better idea. Cultivator Jin Caiwei, may I borrow the outline of your Dao Fruit? Jin Caiwei, who was in battle, heard Meng Junzi call out. Although she did not know what he planned to do, she still lent him the Plane Dao Fruit Outline. Meng Junzi, temporarily in possession of the Plane Dao Fruit Outline, immediately turned the falling nine-colored Immortal rainbow into a plane. The planar nine-colored Immortal rainbow no longer resembled a rainbow but more like a nine-colored Immortal Saber. It struck Imperial City without causing an explosion, but sliced through the grand array, cutting through the earth like tofu and drilling into the bottomless depths below. How laughable, I want to see how many times you can block this! Despite just one move being neutralized, as long as he knew that Imperial City was Meng Junzi''s weak point, Guan Shanhai was not afraid to clash with Meng Junzi. But he soon lost his ability to laugh. From the cut opened by the nine-colored Immortal rainbow, a surge of Immortal light burst forth, violently striking at Guan Shanhai''s face! The Immortal light arrived so quickly that Guan Shanhai couldn''t react in time, his right hand severed by the beam! Guan Shanhai instantly realized where this attack had originated from. The nine-colored Immortal light had penetrated deep into the ground, and at its deepest point lay the world-sealing Immortal Array constructed in Ancient Times, which counterattacked anyone who dared to assault it! Seeing that destroying Imperial City had failed, Guan Shanhai engaged in a bloody battle with Meng Junzi once more. He was completely frenzied, blood-drunk, and no longer bothered with healing, disregarding his bodily wounds, determined to take Meng Junzi down with him before his imminent death. Disintegrate! Ultimately, Guan Shanhai shouted loudly and detonated himself. Imperial City was also within the blast range, and he could not use any techniques to defuse this attack. Grinding his teeth, he took the blast head-on, leaving himself severely wounded. Eldest Senior Sister, who had been looking up at the fight, spotted the clues. Guan Shanhai appeared to fight ferociously, but in reality, he was disconnecting from the Power of National Fate while battling, and once disconnected, he blew himself up to break free. With such a level of self-detonation, Guan Shanhai''s condition could only be worse than Meng Junzi''s. Junior Brother, I need to take a leave. Preventing Guan Shanhai from fleeing was indeed her ultimate purpose for coming to Imperial City. Chapter 878 Chapter 878: Chapter 877: The Battle of the Imperial City Concludes Chapter 878: Chapter 877: The Battle of the Imperial City Concludes Damn Meng Junzi, had I known it would come to this, I should have killed you from the start! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Deep in the mountains thousands upon thousands of miles outside of Imperial City, Guan Shanhai wore an expression of venomous hatred. He had been utterly defeated in the battle for Imperial City, his subordinates left behind in the city and Yu State, and the Power of National Fate he had longed for was discarded by his own hands. Throughout his life he had faced countless battles, but he hadn''t anticipated being outsmarted by two juniors! Thinking of this, Guan Shanhai could no longer suppress his rage. With a violent stomp, he crushed the mountains beneath his feet, sending dust flying into the air. Meng Junzi, Jiang Pingan, you two wait for me. I swear, if this vengeance isn''t repaid, I am not fit to be human! Although he had lost his subordinates, possessing the Imprinting Dao Fruit meant that he was never short of subordinates. Figures like the Jade General and the second Imperial Teacher could all be imprinted and used by him, allowing him to make a comeback in the blink of an eye. Now, I need to find a place to heal. The power of his self-detonation was too great, and because he had not treated his wounds immediately, fleeing to this place after burning his Immortal Blood had added injury to injury. Even running both the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo and the Rejuvenation Dao Fruit Embryo at the same time couldn''t speed up his recovery. Elder Guan, why not come to Seek Dao Sect to heal? A cool voice rang out from behind Guan Shanhai, startling him into a cold sweat. Who''s there! Guan Shanhai was shocked. He had been unaware, not expecting someone to approach him unnoticed! He whirled around to see a woman in a white dress standing behind him, calmly observing him with a detached expression. Yun Zhi of Seek Dao Sect! Guan Shanhai remembered that Yun Zhi had once defeated the leaders of four Immortal Sects at the Five Great Immortal Sects'' conference, deducing that she must have reached either the peak of Passing Tribulation or the realm of a Semi-Immortal. Regardless of which, neither posed a threat to his schemes in Imperial City, so he hadn''t bothered with her. What, just a mere Semi-Immortal and you think you can defeat me, heavily injured, to gain fame and rise to prominence? The younger generations are indeed arrogant! Yun Zhi didn''t respond; she simply took a step forward. In Guan Shanhai''s eyes, filled with fear and despair, the reflection of a delicate palm grew closer, unavoidable. Is it finally over? A cup of tea''s time after Guan Shanhai fled, the cultivators of Imperial City hesitantly asked themselves, swallowing hard. Was the battle that took place over the East Sea of the same magnitude? Truly, the battles of Immortals are terrifying. Yes, that move by the Great Yu National Preceptor what was that move again? How did Meng Junzi and the Great Yu National Preceptor fight exactly? Who can remember? Although Meng Junzi''s Borrowing Dao Fruit didn''t have the characteristic to make Immortals forget, the Imprinting Dao Fruit did, which resulted in the entire battle process being affected, with no one recalling the exact moves. Even the recording from the Recording Orb turned into a blank slate that couldn''t be restored. In a corner of Imperial City, the battle involving five Semi-Immortals also drew to a close. There was no need to mention the Jade General. Both Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were familiar with the fighting style of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Outline, making it easy to find countermeasures. The most challenging to deal with was the Causality Dao Fruit Outline used by the second Imperial Teacher. Fortunately, in the end, the three women came up with a solution. They no longer actively attacked the second Imperial Teacher. Jin Caiwei transformed the surrounding space into six flat planes, sealing off the area. Anyone who attempted to break through the planes would be subjected to attacks from the three women. Then, using the planes as blades, they began to slice through the space, gradually reducing it to the point where there was nowhere for the second Imperial Teacher to hide, thus deciding the outcome. This was the inspiration Jiang Lianyi got through having her husband, the Four Immortals, seal off the entire Cultivation World to look for the murderer who killed Fairy Eternity, and indeed, it was extremely effective. Thus, this astonishing and unconventional battle finally came to a close. Elder Mu, are you really sure you want to establish an industry in the Imperial City? This place doesn''t seem very safe, Chi Sect Leader stood still, stunned. The higher one''s cultivation level, the clearer they understood the sheer terror of the battle that had just taken place; it represented a fight at the very pinnacle of the cultivation path. Every move held the power to destroy heavens and earth, a single technique could annihilate the Imperial City. Who could have imagined that what began as a routine inspection would turn into a battle for the throne and subsequently a battle between Semi-Immortals and Immortals? You should look on the bright side; with Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan, two immortals in the Imperial City, is there any place safer than here? Well, when you put it that way, it seems to make sense. Are you Daoist Yun Zhi''s junior brother? Meng Junzi, one of the main figures in the Immortals'' battle, appeared in front of Lu Yang, observing him with great interest. Senior Meng, Lu Yang didn''t expect Meng Junzi to come looking for him right after the Immortals'' battle, which made him feel flattered and a bit overwhelmed. Such a solid foundation in cultivation; even in my Nascent Soul period, I was hardly better than this. Indeed, a young talent. Senior Meng, your injuries Lu Yang watched with concern as Meng Junzi''s body bore wounds in every possible spot, his eyes twitching at the severity of the injuries. Self-Detonation of an Immortal, the aftermath of which was far beyond imagination, surpassed any celestial technique used by Guan Shanhai. That Meng Junzi was still standing here after withstanding it head-on was already very impressive. Meng Junzi laughed heartily, Hahaha, it''s just the Self-Detonation of an Immortal, what harm could it possibly do to me? Fairy Eternity, on hearing these words, became agitated and sprang up from her throne ready to roll up her sleeves and give Meng Junzi a practice lesson, Looking down on the Self-Detonation of an Immortal? Let this Immortal show you one! Fairy, there''s no need for that, Senior Meng Junzi is just joking, Lu Yang, frightened, quickly stopped Fairy Eternity and escorted her back to her throne. Unaware of the bullet he had dodged, Meng Junzi continued to speak defiantly. These are but minor injuries to me, they''ll heal in a few days. If you don''t believe me, have Guan Shanhai self-detonate once more to test it. Senior, please spare a few words. After the battle, Ao Ling and the other two also sought out Lu Yang. Seeing Meng Junzi there as well, they were startled but still descended to say, Elder Brother Lu Yang, we have succeeded in our mission and have captured these two men. In their hands, they held the Jade General and the second Imperial Teacher. Then they greeted Meng Junzi with a fist salute: We have met Senior Meng Junzi. Meng Junzi waved his hand, Although I am an Immortal, the three of you are figures from Ancient Times after all. Talking about seniority can get too confusing, perhaps we should address each other as ''Daoist Friends'' instead? Meng Junzi had heard from Yun Zhi before that Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were one of their own. He just didn''t know why there was no mention of Jin CaiweiCwas there some concern? Daoist Jin, thank you for lending me the use of your Dao Fruit Outline earlier. To be able to construct such a delicate Dao Fruit Outline, Daoist Jin truly possesses unparalleled genius. One cannot lend a Dao Fruit Outline for nothing; that would be against my principle. Seeing that Daoist Jin is from the Qiongqi Clan, what if I waive all debts between the Meng Family and the Qiongqi Clan, would that be acceptable? Jin Caiwei''s eyes lit up upon hearing this; she had initially thought the lending of her Dao Fruit Outline was for naught but was pleasantly surprised by this unexpected reward. This trip to the Imperial City, joining the Ancient Heavenly Court, witnessing the Immortals'' battle, capturing two Semi-Immortals, and finally resolving the debts that had troubled the Qiongqi Clan for many yearsCtruly, the gains were immense. Chapter 879 Chapter 879: Chapter 878: The Resurrection of Emperor Xia Chapter 879: Chapter 878: The Resurrection of Emperor Xia Elder Brother Lu Yang, then we shall take our leave, said the three ladies, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi came to the Imperial City just for fun. Now that everything was over, there was no need to stay any longer. As for Jin Caiwei, she had also completed her objectives in the Imperial City and there was no need for her to stay either. What about the Second Imperial Teacher and General Yu Jin Caiwei was holding the flattened figures of the Second Imperial Teacher and General Yu, unsure of how to deal with them. Since these are the spoils of war for the three Cultivator friends, naturally they are at your disposal, said Meng Junzi, with no intention of snatching these two Semi-Immortals. He was always reasonable. Moreover, with Yun Zhi capturing Guan Shanhai, the greatest spoils of war were already in hand; the minor details were insignificant. However, it''s best to perform a Soul Search on the Second Imperial Teacher immediately; otherwise if he gets the chance, he could use the Outline of Dao Fruit related to Causality to easily escape, Meng Junzi kindly reminded. Okay. Even if Meng Junzi hadn''t mentioned it, that was exactly what Ao Ling intended to do. By the way, Elder Jin, since your Dao Fruit Outline is of the spatial type, won''t there be conflicts with the Vast Sea Ancestral Master? Lu Yang asked cautiously. He was worried that during the future contention for Immortality, if a conflict arose, he wouldn''t know whom to help and it would be a difficult choice. Jin Caiwei looked down at the kneeling Lu Yang, patted his stiff, nervous shoulders, and reassured, Don''t worry, there won''t be any conflicts. She revealed a smile, displaying two small tiger teeth, After all, I can''t become an Immortal with this little ability of mine. Little Tiger added, And becoming an Immortal is not such an easy task. It is not certain that Vast Sea has the qualifications to become an Immortal, your concerns are superfluous. Alright, it''s time for us to go. Hope to see you again if fate allows. Watching the three ladies leave, Meng Junzi couldn''t help but turn back to Lu Yang and exclaimed, How did you manage to become so close with those three? At first, when Meng Jingzhou heard that Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had joined the Heavenly Court, he thought Yun Zhi had persuaded them. However, after interacting with the trio, it seemed that Lu Yang had played a significant role. This was his first time seeing a Junior Cultivator get along so well with a Semi-Immortal, especially an Ancient Semi-Immortal. Of course, it was because of Fairy Eternity, Lu Yangxin thought, but Fairy Eternity''s existence was a secret that he couldn''t reveal to anyone. Seeing that Lu Yang remained silent, Meng Junzi did not pry further into personal matters. If you can''t say it, then don''t. Who doesn''t have secrets? Come on, let me take you into the Imperial Palace. Who exactly is Lu Yang, and why do you address him as Elder Brother Lu Yang? Jin Caiwei couldn''t figure it out and finally couldn''t help but ask while on the road. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi shared a secretive smile, choosing not to tell Little Tiger the reason. This was a small act of revenge. The old ancestor really did become an Immortal, the Meng Family thought to themselves as they collected the remains of the Second Prince and his entourage. They returned home to celebrate with drinking, revelry, and toasting; nobody expected the legendary Semi-Immortal ancestor to suddenly ascend to Immortality. To prevent Guan Shanhai from becoming aware and leaking information about Meng Junzi''s ascension, up until now, only Jiang Pingan and Yun Zhi knew of Meng Junzi''s Immortality. Yun Zhi only found out because she sought out the Imperial Palace after her breakthrough, looking to test her own level, and then Jiang Pingan felt it wasn''t quite right to lose alone and thought Meng Junzi should be involved as well. It was then that Yun Zhi realized Meng Junzi had also become an Immortal. Old Ma and Housekeeper Xu, as Meng Potian''s sworn brothers, also joined the celebration, drinking merrily. Meng Potian, drunk as a skunk, sought out his second brother and third brother, and started pouring wine down Old Ma''s throat while embracing his neck. Old Ma, I think Lu Yang is not bad, huh? His mind''s sharp, his talent extraordinary. Although his luck is somewhat lacking, our Meng Family has immortals in charge. You see, even though this time things got really out of hand, wasn''t it suppressed by our ancestors? I think his luck is a minor issue. Old Ma glanced at his elder brother who had drunk too much, thinking to himself that having an immortal meant nothing; you didn''t know that kid brought back an Ancient Immortal the first time he went out on a mission, and had even encountered two immortals in battle at the East Sea. Even though Old Ma could no longer remember the details of the battle between immortals at the East Sea, instinct told him that the two immortals who fought there were far stronger than the two in the Imperial City. I still say the same thing, if you think our ancestor can cover Lu Yang, let him take my place in pulling the cart. In the past two years, Old Ma had been diligently cultivating, not in the hopes of reaching the Transcendence Tribulation Stage to serve as a guardian for Meng Jingzhou, but to get to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage to ensure his survival in future battles. Lu Yang entered the Imperial Palace once again, this time openly and legitimately. The Imperial Guards initially wanted to stop him, but upon seeing Meng Junzi, they stepped aside obediently. Although Meng Junzi''s visit to the palace did not comply with the rules, such matters were not within the jurisdiction of those in the Body Integration Realm. Meng Junzi led Lu Yang to the sleeping quarters, where Emperor Xia lay emaciated without breath, his body on a bed made of perennial ice, originally intended to prolong lifespan. Now it also served as a cooler to preserve Emperor Xia''s body, killing two birds with one stone. Your MajestyC Your Majesty, why did you leave so earlyC Kneeling on the ground, the consorts wept profusely, gasping for breath. It was unclear how much of their crying was real and how much was fake. Eunuch Li wept bitterly as well. There were no princes here since the Immortal War had started immediately after Emperor Xia''s death. Who would dare to come to the palace at that time, except for these consorts who were nearby in the harem? Alright, alright, everyone get out; this fellow is not dead yet, Meng Junzi said as he pushed the door open, and with his immortal power, he promptly drove the consorts away. The consorts, midway through their crying, found themselves outside without knowing why, pondering Meng Junzi''s recent words in utter confusion. The emperor is still alive in this state? Meng Junzi activated the Dao Fruit, and a string of obscure runes emerged from his body, flowing into Emperor Xia''s. This was the lifespan he had previously borrowed. When Meng Junzi returned the borrowed lifespan, he even added a few more years to Emperor Xia''s lifespan as interest. Under Lu Yang''s watchful eye, as the lifespan was reinstated into his body, Emperor Xia''s shriveled form inflated like being pumped with air, visibly rounding out, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed away by the lifeforce, reverting to a middle-aged appearance, his true original look. Emperor Xia opened his eyes and saw Meng Junzi and Lu Yang, exhaling a long breath of foul air. It seems the matter was over, and there was no need for further pretense. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After Emperor Xia''s resurrection, the Power of National Fate in Meng Junzi''s hand also entered his body, signifying his restoration as the ruler of the nation. The younger generation of the Jiang Family pays respects to Elder Meng Junzi. That''s enough. You''ve just had your lifespan restored and need to convalesce, so don''t move, replied Meng Junzi. Yes, may I ask, Elder, has the battle ended? Meng Junzi smirked confidently, It''s just the Great Yu National Preceptor, naturally no match for me. Where is the Great Yu National Preceptor now, then? Meng Junzi''s smile stiffened. Chapter 880 Chapter 880: Chapter 879: Wang Gu''s Sacred Grace, Utter Disrespect Chapter 880: Chapter 879: Wang Gu''s Sacred Grace, Utter Disrespect Meng Junzi looked at Emperor Xia sideways and couldn''t stand the sight of him, You didn''t say a word when you died, so how come you talk so much now that you''re alive?. Before Meng Junzi could retort, he heard a loud clang as the door was pushed open. A young man with a hoe over his shoulder walked in, his bearing lofty and majestic. Tied to the other end of the hoe was a person, swaying unsteadily. Haha, I''ve settled matters in Yu State. How''s it going on your side, Junzi? Meng Junzi glared at the young man with the hoe, Are you and your grandfather in cahoots, taking turns to interrogate me? Get lost, showing off just because you won against a Semi-Immortal. The hoe-toting young man burst into laughter when he saw how bruised and battered Meng Junzi was from the Immortal''s self-detonation, and hurried over to show concern. Oh dear, Junzi, what happened to you? I remember you boasting that beating the Great Yu National Preceptor was a piece of cake for you. Meng Junzi dismissed it with a wave of his hand, Eh, it only looks severe, but actually, they''re just minor injuries, not painful at all. Old Jiang, you''re too gullible. The hoe-toting young man poked Meng Junzi''s wound, Not painful? An Immortal''s self-detonation could harm even the soul itself, so the poke made Meng Junzi almost cry out in pain. But in front of Jiang Pingan, he couldn''t lose face, so he swallowed the word painful and said with a contorted face, Not painful. Really not painful? The hoe-toting young man poked him harder, causing Meng Junzi to grimace in agony and kick out at Jiang Pingan. Jiang Pingan, enough is enough! Jiang Pingan got kicked over but came walking back like nothing happened. You''re the one who said it doesn''t hurt. The two Immortals glared at each other furiously. Lu Yang crouched down and looked up at the face, having never seen a portrait, he didn''t know which era''s Semi-Immortal this was from Great Yu. The Semi-Immortal showed no signs of life, and Lu Yang guessed that Jiang Pingan must not have held back when he arrived in Yu State and directly conducted a Soul Search to gather information as quickly as possible. It was only then that the hoe-toting young man noticed Lu Yang''s presence, So you''re Jixiang, Daoist Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother Lu Yang, right? This junior has seen Senior Jiang Pingan. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The hoe-toting young man was of course Jiang Pingan. Jiang Pingan looked Lu Yang up and down, thinking that truly Yun Zhi''s personally trained junior brother has an incredibly solid foundation, flawless even by his discerning eyes. Really a handsome talent. Would you be interested in marrying into my Jiang Family? Our Jiang Family has seven young princesses, all breathtaking beauties. Especially the youngest, she''s really pretty and her age and cultivation level are close to yours. She always listens to your stories and likes you a lot! Jiang Pingan was speaking of Emperor Xia''s seventh daughter, the youngest princess of the Jiang Family. Meng Junzi stretched out his arm to hold back Jiang Pingan, Hey, hey, hey, don''t snatch him, we Meng Family have already arranged with him, he''s to marry into our Meng Family in the future. Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi both lit up when they saw Lu Yang. This was the Lu Yang whom Yun Zhi had appraised as having the potential of an Immortal, and her evaluation wasn''t the kind of flattery bestowed upon geniuses by the outside world. This meant there was a very high possibility that Lu Yang could become an Immortal in the future. Why not win him over right now? Feeling great pressure from the esteem of the two Immortals, Lu Yang didn''t know how to respond. Gently pushing the door open, the Eldest Senior Sister returned, dragging along Guan Shanhai, whom she had parted with not long before. I''ve captured him and brought him back. What are you two doing, sandwiching my Junior Brother between you? Hahaha, nothing, nothing, just noting that the kid has a sturdy physique. Guan Shanhai''s left face was purple-red, and his left eye bloodshot. From Lu Yang''s experience, he guessed that Guan Shanhai must have been hit by an external force, with the bloodshot eye resulting from the impact. Guan Shanhai''s six senses were sealed by Yun Zhi, leaving him unaware of his surroundings. In the small room, a group of distinguished figures, each with extraordinary origins, gathered: Yun Zhi, who had never lost a battle; Fairy Eternity, the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals; Meng Junzi, who almost became the founding emperor; Jiang Pingan, who established Great Xia; Guan Shanhai, who sustained Great Yu for a hundred thousand years; Emperor Xia, who was hailed as a once-in-millennium emperor; and Lu Yang. How should we deal with Guan Shanhai? Jiang Pingan asked. Should we directly perform a Soul Search, or keep him locked up and torture him slowly, making him divulge information? Lock him up in our Sect''s Captive Peak, it''s a good time for those from Great Yu to reunite. Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi were not pleased. They had struggled for so long and although they could not get a piece of the flesh, they could not bear the thought of not getting a drop of broth as well. Although they were somewhat afraid of Yun Zhi, they still plucked up the courage to say, That''s not quite right. Your Captive Peak doesn''t have an Immortal. How can you hold him there? I''d say it''s better to lock him up in our Imperial City. With the two of us watching him, we guarantee nothing will go awry! With me here, our Captive Peak can hold him, Yun Zhi said faintly, her confidence evident. Actually, no one really wanted to perform a Soul Search directly. A Soul Search would destroy Guan Shanhai''s immortal soul. That was an immortal soul. No one had ever used an immortal soul and an Immortal''s Body for Refining. What kind of might would an Immortal Artifact with a Spirit Device, forged from these two things, possess? An unparalleled peak Immortal Artifact never seen before in ancient times! Even the Yingtian Immortal did not have such treatment when forging Immortal Artifacts. At most, he would break off a branch from the Time Immortal''s body to use as material. The handle of the Sky Opening Axe came about that way. Yun Zhi did not intend to monopolize, after all, Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi had exerted great effort in catching Guan Shanhai; she had simply done the finishing work. Logically and morally, the two of them deserved to benefit as well. But they couldn''t have Guan Shanhai all to themselves. While the three were at an impasse, Lu Yang slowly raised his hand, indicating he had a suggestion. Well, I have an idea. Since there''s only one Guan Shanhai and he''s hard to divide, why not just split his soul? Three Souls and Seven Spirits, ten parts in total, enough for the three of them to share. The thought struck them that this was indeed a good solution. Given Guan Shanhai''s personality, he was unlikely to easily divulge information. Dividing his Three Souls and Seven Spirits would weaken his willpower, potentially leading him to reveal information under threats, temptations, and severe torture. What a great idea. Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan''s impression of Lu Yang grew more favorable by the minute. Not only was his talent among the best, but his integrity also seemed impeccable. After some negotiation, Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi ended up with the Seven Spirits and the Immortal''s Body, while Yun Zhi took the Three Souls, Dao Fruit, and Lu Yang. By the way, that youngster Meng Jingzhou won''t be returning for now, Meng Junzi called out. He had decided to properly mentor this promising descendant. Among all his descendants, only Meng Jingzhou''s talent came close to his own, and if mentored well, there was a chance he could surpass him in the future. Previously he could not expose his identity and Cultivation Level, and thus couldn''t offer guidance. Now, he feared nothing. Lu Yang felt Old Meng was truly lucky, having an ancestral Immortal for a mentor. He, on the other hand seemed to have an Immortal mentor as well. Strange, why hadn''t he felt it? Man Gu decided to stay temporarily in the Imperial City. This was his first visit, and he had encountered an Immortal battle in less than an hour. Now that the Immortal battle was over, it only made sense to stay in the Imperial City for a while. On the way back, Lu Yang took out a wooden box. Eldest Senior Sister, now that the affairs in the Imperial City are settled, I''m returning the Immortal Peach to you. Yun Zhi shook her head, This was originally meant for you. There was only one Immortal Peach, and Lu Yang didn''t want to enjoy it alone. This was a rare treasure not seen in the world since ancient times, and if he ate it, Eldest Senior Sister would never have the chance again. How about this, we split the Immortal Peach in half, half for each person? Yun Zhi knew exactly what Lu Yang was considering and felt somewhat embarrassed at the thought. Fine, let''s each have half. If need be, she would find an excuse in the future to acquire more Immortal Peaches, allowing her Junior Brother to have his fill. Lu Yang and Yun Zhi divided the Immortal Peach, while Fairy Eternity in the Spiritual Space looked on, craving a taste. According to unofficial history, before the second and third Bean Emperors ascended the throne, they had fortuitously obtained an Immortal Peach that could prolong life. They savored it leisurely above the clouds, while the emperor longed for a taste but could not partake in a slice, a true oversight of imperial grace, utterly unforgivable and rebellious. Chapter 881 Chapter 881: Chapter 880: I Really Can''t Continue with Captive Peak Chapter 881: Chapter 880: I Really Can''t Continue with Captive Peak ` The Immortal Peach is indeed a product of the Heavenly Root, large and full, brimming with juice. Lu Yang took a bite, and the peach juice exploded in her mouth, sweet but not cloying, as if she could feel every drop dancing on her taste buds, awakening all her flavors. With each chew, the fragrance of the peach filled her lips and mouth, deliciously sweet to the point of intoxication. This was absolutely the tastiest peach Lu Yang had ever eaten. Besides prolonging lifespan, the Immortal Peach could also purge impurities and refine one''s Spirit Root. However, Lu Yang''s body had already been tempered a thousand times over, all impurities long washed away, and his Sword Spirit Root had no more room for improvement; he was simply enjoying the half peach. In contrast to Lu Yang, Yun Zhi was even more elegant as she savored the other half of the Immortal Peach and carefully saved the seed, planning to plant it when she returned. Under the wistful gaze of Fairy Eternity, Eldest Senior Sister and Little Junior Brother made their way back to the sect successfully. In recent years, since Lu Yang joined the Seek Dao Sect, Captive Peak had become increasingly lively. Reflecting on the past, reminiscing about history, building the Great Yu Historical Museum, without a doubt, Captive Peak was the best choice. At Captive Peak, one could meet cultivators from every era of the Middle to Late Period of Great Yu, who would personally recount the tales of those distant times. Today, one of the most important figures of Great Yu arrived at Captive Peak, completing the story of the Early Period. In the dim light of an oil lamp within Captive Peak, the child Grandmaster Tang Shengyi floated in mid-air, surrounded by one spent Spirit Stone after another, along with numerous residues of medicines. After the Master of All Laws'' attack on the Seek Dao Sect, the child Grandmaster vaguely sensed a great crisis looming in the future. In order to face the crisis, he began to cultivate even more earnestly. Cultivation begins with the mind, and before this, he kept watch over Captive Peak, constantly reflecting upon his Mind State. Through conversations with the prisoners of Captive Peak, sharing insights into Cultivation, and listening to their past stories and the purposes of their Cultivation, the child Grandmaster''s Mind State was polished to even greater clarity and transparency. And now, he began his formal Cultivation. Once the mind was settled, the Cultivation progress could be greatly accelerated, something many high-ranking cultivators were unaware of. The child Grandmaster, in his desire to grow stronger quickly, exchanged Contribution Points and his pension for a vast quantity of Spirit Stones, precious medicines, and Spirit Pills. All these had now become his strength. What a pity, although I have no obstacles in my cultivation, I still have no clue about the Dao Fruit Outline, he lamented. It''s not only at the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage that one begins to condense the Dao Fruit Outline. As soon as one reaches the stage, it''s possible to start condensing; even after that, one can continue to cultivate and progress within the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The two do not interfere with each other. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, very few people start to condense the Dao Fruit Outline as soon as they reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and become a Semi-Immortal. The child Grandmaster had always longed to condense the Dao Fruit Outline, but sadly, he had made no progress on this matter. Hmm? Xiao Yun and Little Lu have arrived? The child Grandmaster sensed two figures at the entrance of Captive Peak. He landed and interrupted his cultivation, going to greet them with a hearty smile. Grandmaster, it''s been a while. Senior Sister and I have come to visit you, Lu Yang greeted the child Grandmaster politely, making the grandmaster laugh heartily, clearly a child beloved by his elders. Grandmaster, Eldest Senior Sister nodded as a form of salute. Enough with the visiting; I guess you two are here to bring me a prisoner, the child Grandmaster said. Though he appeared like a child, his maturity was entirely different, with a clear mind. Not at all, we just thought that you might be encountering some difficulties in your cultivation, so we specially captured a top cultivator from Imperial City who could provide long-term guidance on your cultivation, Lu Yang explained. When the prisoners of Captive Peak heard that Lu Yang had brought back someone else, they all stretched their necks to see, eager to know which distinguished person had been captured this time. Famous individuals in Captive Peak, more or less, all had some relationship with Lu Yang. The child Grandmaster waved it off: There''s no need for any top cultivator to guide me. There are plenty of Pass Tribulation Cultivators here in Captive Peak, and even three Semi-Immortals, which are enough. So tell me, who have you captured this time? There wasn''t a storm the child Grandmaster hadn''t seen. Even during the chaotic time of the Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, he remained unscathed, each one of those troublesome youngsters tamed under his management. Remember the time when Daoist Buyu and the others made a huge fuss in Imperial City? The children of Chief of Staff, the grandsons of the Right Chancellor, princes and grandsons, they were all once fooled by them. In the end, several Chiefs of Staff co-signed a petition, with the Left and Right Chancellors banding together, even alarming Emperor Xia at the time. But what of it? In the end, it was still Tang Shengyi who came forward and settled everything. Seems like a Semi-Immortal, Lu Yang hesitated a bit, tactfully speaking, afraid that the title of Great Yu National Preceptor might scare Grandmaster, which would be quite unfilial. ` Oh, a Semi-Immortal, the child Grandmaster seemed unbothered. With three Semi-Immortals already confined within Captive Peak, what difference would one more make? Seeing that the child Grandmaster was fairly resilient, Yun Zhi felt reassured and then tore open a spatial rift, extracting the prisoner''s three souls. The prisoner''s three souls and seven spirits were separated, leaving him listless and spiritless, head hanging low. Who is this? the child Grandmaster let out a soft gasp of recognition. It felt as though he had seen this voice before, as if from a portrait in some historical book. He walked over, craned his neck to take a closer look, and just then, the prisoner suddenly looked up, locking eyes with the child Grandmaster! The child Grandmaster was so startled he jumped back several steps, panting heavily, his soul still unsettled. It wasn''t the prisoner''s sudden movement that frightened him, but the prisoner''s appearance that did! His trembling hand pointed at the prisoner''s soul, his voice shaking. The Great Yu National Preceptor, Guan Shanhai?! This was a genuine Immortal! It was one thing for Captive Peak to imprison Semi-Immortals, after all, they were only a step above him with a mere outline of a Dao Fruit, but an Immortal was different. That was a supreme realm entirely beyond the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. How many Immortals had there been since ancient times? He, a mere Pass Tribulation Cultivator, how could he supervise an Immortal? The National Preceptor?! The Master of All Laws''s eyes nearly popped out of his head, if a soul could have eyes, that is. He never imagined that the unparalleled National Preceptor would also fall into the hands of the Seek Dao Sect. Guan Shanhai, you too have seen this day! The Nightmare Supreme, upon seeing his former adversary reduced to a fellow inmate, could not hide his Schadenfreude. He was nearly dancing with joy. The Venerable Thunder and other Great Yu Transcendance Tribulation cultivators watched the scene in disbelief, Wu Youdao looked as if his soul had been scattered; he had thought that even if he became a lowly prisoner, there would always be a day they could leave as long as the National Preceptor was outside. Now with hope shattered, the entire Great Yu had fallen and was imprisoned within Captive Peak. In an instant, the order of the whole Captive Peak collapsed, and chaos reigned as everyone was shocked by the identity of the new inmate. Grandmaster, do not be afraid. Guan Shanhai now only has his three souls left, his power severely weakened, and he has been sealed by me. He absolutely will not cause trouble or escape, reassured Yun Zhi. The child Grandmaster shook his head like a rattle drum, adamantly refusing. He had never seen such big waves before. He hurriedly took out a space talisman from his bosom and tore it open. This was a talisman the Vast Sea Daoist Lord had given him, saying if there was any trouble, to use it to contact him and he would come. After tearing the talisman, a gateway in space opened, and a figure slowly emerged, looking around tentatively. Seeing this, the child Grandmaster rushed over to seek help. Ancestor, this Captive Peak is no place for me. It was fine to oversee a few Transcendance Tribulation cultivators and several Semi-Immortals, but now with an Immortal here, this exceeds my capabilities, he pleaded. Wouldn''t it be better if you, Ancestor, were to watch over Captive Peak yourself? Daoist Xiantian looked down at the child Grandmaster clinging to his leg, then lifted his head to survey the inmates of Captive Peak. He then hesitated and pointed to himself incredulously. Me, watch over Captive Peak? Wasn''t that a bit too much to ask, considering his mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level? Chapter 882 Chapter 882: Chapter 881 Zhu Tian: Why are there more and more Immortals? Chapter 882: Chapter 881 Zhu Tian: Why are there more and more Immortals? Vast Sea Daoist Lord was instructing Daoist Xiantian in his cultivation, helping him smoothly break through from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the mid-stage when a spatial gateway opened right in front of Vast Sea Daoist Lord. And naturally, Daoist Xiantian was right opposite Vast Sea Daoist Lord. So the moment the gateway opened, it directly transported Daoist Xiantian over. Vast Sea Daoist Lord, sensing Yun Zhi on the other side of the spatial gate, didn''t feel any danger and thus didn''t interrupt the teleportation. Daoist Xiantian saw Guan Shanhai bound and was so frightened that he almost jumped up. Before, they had captured the National Preceptor of Great Yu of their era and had killed the second National Preceptor. Now, was it finally the turn of the first National Preceptor? If this had happened during the Great Yu Era, even wiping out ten clans would not be punishment enough. Then, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was about to step out from the spatial gate, but upon hearing the words of the child Grandmaster clinging to Daoist Xiantian''s leg, prepared to retract his foot. How could the child Grandmaster let Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s wish come true? He pounced like a tiger and held onto the leg that was about to be pulled back, forcibly dragging Vast Sea Daoist Lord out of the spatial gateway. Vast Sea Ancestral Master, you''re finally here! Captive Peak cannot do without youC Seeing Guan Shanhai, Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s eyelids twitched. Goodness, Semi-Immortal status wasn''t enough for you two siblings'' bluster; this time you''ve directly escalated to an Immortal, eh? Clearly, Meng Junzi hadn''t told Vast Sea Daoist Lord what he was going to do when borrowing the outline of Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s Dao Fruit. Vast Sea Daoist Lord forcefully peeled the child Grandmaster''s hands off and spoke amicably, Little Tang, I think you are the most suitable for Captive Peak. Although it''s rather difficult, this also represents the trust and trial from the Sect to you. I noticed you when you first entered the Sect and felt that your Dao heart was firm. I believed that you would achieve greatness in the future, and indeed, it has turned out just as I expected. You''ve advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in just two thousand years and have become a renowned powerhouse of the era. The Ancestral Master believes that as long as you undergo the trials of Captive Peak, you will surely rise to the next level, becoming a strong Semi-Immortal just like the Ancestral Master! The child Grandmaster rolled his eyes, not buying the nonsense from Vast Sea Daoist Lord. He had originally come to Captive Peak seeking a quiet life. Who could have guessed that being in charge here would be more tiresome than being a Sect Leader? Grand Ancestor, you''ve been stuck as a Semi-Immortal without progress, haven''t you? Why don''t you interact more with the National Preceptor of Great Yu. Perhaps you might gain insights into cultivation and may even become an Immortal. The two shared a smile, both seeing a firm refusal in each other''s eyes. Guan Shanhai was also shocked by Captive Peak. He only knew that the Master of All Laws had been captured by the Seek Dao Sect but hadn''t expected to find Wu Youdao, who had been missing for so long, here. Also present was his former adversary, the Nightmare Supreme, and the last Semi-Immortal of Great Yu, the Void Venerate. Some of his previous confusions were now resolved, only the whereabouts of the long-lost second National Preceptor remained unknown. Ancestral Master, Grandmaster, you two take your time to talk; I''ll go in and interrogate him first. Yun Zhi dragged Guan Shanhai into the innermost room of Captive Peak. Daoist Xiantian, meanwhile, was pestering Lu Yang, eager to know the details of how the National Preceptor of Great Yu was captured. Actually, the capture of the National Preceptor of Great Yu had nothing to do with me at all What, a Great Yu Semi-Immortal appeared in Yu State, and the old ancestor Jiang Pingan personally came out of seclusion to resolve it?! Three of the Four Imperial Protectors of Heavenly Court appeared in Imperial City, and all of them are wives of the Qilin Immortal? Imperial City saw the outbreak of a battle between two Immortals, with Great Yu''s National Preceptor Guan Shanhai and Meng Family''s elder ancestor Meng Junzi fighting fiercely in the sky! Meng Junzi became an Immortal long ago?! So it''s Meng Family Immortal Clan! Defeated by Meng Junzi, the National Preceptor of Great Yu self-detonated high above Imperial City, life and death uncertain? Emperor Xia revived from death, living a second life! ` One heavy piece of news after another spread throughout the Cultivation World, each one shocking enough to stun cultivators, let alone the cascade of updates. Upon hearing these pieces of news, people are momentarily dazed, feeling as if they were transported to an ancient Great Era where celestial battles were incessant. Great Xia Cultivators had thought theirs was an era without immortals, but the two Immortals from the East Sea battle clearly didn''t belong to their age. Who could have imagined that Great Xia itself harbored Immortals, and not just one, but two! So what if the Demon Nation had ancient Semi-Immortals? They had Immortals on their side! Speaking of which, I didn''t realize the Qilin Immortal had three wives. I thought he only had two, someone said with eyes brimming with envy for the Qilin Immortal''s luck in love affairs, as Ao Ling and her two sisters were all peerless beauties. Some were unsurprised, as if it was a given: You just don''t get it. That''s an Immortal, a supreme being. What''s having two or three wives to them? For all we know, the Qilin Immortal might be like the Yingtian Immortal, fond of beautiful women, and have married several wives. If you ask me, who knows which ancient beauty the Qilin Immortal might have had a fling with in secret. Great Yu really can''t compare to our Great Xia. The Great Yu National Preceptor couldn''t even defeat an underling of Old Ancestor Jiang. It''s just a question whether the Great Yu National Preceptor is dead or alive. Attacking the Imperial City and then self-detonating was letting him off easy! How did His Majesty manage to live a second life? Supposedly, he stole something from the Heavenly Court called the Heavenly Root. Are there really such wondrous objects? In the Demon Territory, Zhu Tian, with a frown and troubled look on his face, received the news from the Imperial City. Wait, wasn''t it agreed that a Semi-Immortal would be invincible in the mortal realm? How come Immortals are popping up one after another? Thinking this, Zhu Tian put more strength into his hands, planing the surface of the wood even more vigorously. He would engage in some creative work when he was exceedingly bored. He gently blew a breath, scattering the wood shavings to reveal the item in his hand: a palm-sized round platform with a notch in it. Zhu Tian then picked up a wooden carving beside him, the statue depicting him dancing gracefully. He placed the wooden statue into the notch on the round platform, and soothing music began to emanate from it as the statue twirled on its own. When the Gold Clan Leader heard that the young ancestor had emerged and caused a stir in the Imperial City, she took leave from Daoist Buyu and hurried back to the Qiongqi Clan. What, our Qiongqi Clan doesn''t have to pay off the debt anymore? The Gold Clan Leader was extremely excited upon hearing the news, feeling as if they were transforming from a poor kid to a wealthy second generation. The young ancestor was truly amazing; just a trip to the Imperial City had resolved the Qiongqi Clan''s thorniest problem. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jin Caiwei couldn''t stop smiling as the Gold Clan Leader and the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators of the Qiongqi Clan praised her to high heaven. She stood on high, boldly proclaiming, Debts and such are trivial matters. Our Qiongqi Clan''s goals have changed. We''re not competing for eleventh or twelfth place anymore. We are now with the Heavenly Court, undoubtedly the strongest force in the strife of the Great Era. We are number one! The Gold Clan Leader, inspired by the young ancestor''s words, was boiling with enthusiasm and quickly offered a strategy. Young ancestor, I''ve just learned a money-making method from Daoist Buyu, which our Qiongqi Clan could use to rise to power. Oh? What method? Stocking up on rare goods! It involves storing very important items so that when the outside world wants to buy them, the price skyrockets. That''s when we sell them off and naturally make a profit! After pondering for a moment, Jin Caiwei thought it was a good idea and wondered why they hadn''t thought of it before, realizing that Gold Clan Leader really had learned something valuable from Daoist Buyu. So what are we planning to stock up on? Candles. Chapter 883 Chapter 883: Chapter 882: Full Force Explosion Chapter 883: Chapter 882: Full Force Explosion Jin Caiwei felt that by joining the Heavenly Court and becoming the Nan Ji Guang Cai Great Emperor as well as having her debts relieved, good things came one after another, marking an era of good fortune and prosperity without any taboos. With a wave of her petite hand, she accepted the proposal of the Gold Clan Leader. Good, then let''s buy candles. It''s about time our Qiongqi Clan made some money! At this moment, Lu Yang was unaware that the Qiongqi Clan and the Yaoyang Sect had, without prior agreement, both set their sights on the candle market. He had been in seclusion in his abode for seven days, conserving his strength and adjusting his condition, fusing his essence, qi, and spirit into one and elevating them to their peak, while holding an elixir in his mouth that restored spiritual power. He slowly opened his murderous eyes, and what came into view was a beautiful maiden of prime youth, who blinked her watery big eyes and tilted her head as she looked at him. Fairy, please step aside. In the spiritual space, Lu Yang helplessly pushed Fairy Eternity aside. Oh. Fairy Eternity obediently moved to one side, revealing the enemy of this battleCthe Invincible Nascent Soul. Lu Yang endured many trials during the Nascent Soul Stage, all for the purpose of defeating his own Nascent Soul! Just as Fairy Eternity said, one cannot take shortcuts in cultivation, only step by step can one become the strongest. Throughout the entire Nascent Soul Stage, aside from various events Lu Yang encountered such as the Supreme Nightmare, the Void Venerate, finding the Ancestral Master, provoking the Master of All Laws to attack his sect, his journey to the East Sea, his trip to the Imperial City Lu Yang spent all his remaining time refining his techniques! After conserving his essence and strength for seven days, he was in peak condition, and he could easily slay a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator that appeared before his eyes with a casual sword strike! Come, battle! Lu Yang shouted loudly, gathering his spiritual power to form the Green Peak Sword, the Dark Moon Sword, and the Seven Star Sword Set. At the same time, nine gleaming swords were floating around the Invincible Nascent Soul, what Lu Yang could do, it could do as well. Go Little Yang, show it some colors! Fairy Eternity clenched her powder fists, vigorously cheering for Lu Yang from the sidelines, while the Invincible Nascent Soul found itself without any support, making Lu Yang emerge as the victor in morale. The sword unleashes the dragon! Holding the Green Peak Sword, Lu Yang filled the entire spiritual space with the sound of a dragon''s roar emanating from the blade, and a black dragon formed of sword qi burst forth, baring teeth and waving claws, sweeping everything away. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was Lu Yang observing and adopting the True Dragon Sword Qi that Ao Ling had condensed. The True Dragon Sword Qi was also enshrouded with Three Flavored True Fire and Golden Bird True Flame, transforming into the black dragon''s mane and whiskers. Condensing sword qi into a detailed shape of a True Dragon was something that few cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Stage of the Sword Tower could accomplish. The Invincible Nascent Soul let out a ''hehe-haha,'' and from the Green Peak Sword, it too released a black dragon. The two streams of True Dragon Sword Qi clashed together, and if a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator were standing in the middle, they would be shredded to pieces by the fierce sword qi. This was a true sword technique meant for killing enemies, which Lu Yang seldom used, but now, facing the Invincible Nascent Soul, there was no need for such restraint. In the Imperial City, he had fought against the Invincible Nascent Soul countless times. He knew that if he did not employ his killer moves, once the Invincible Nascent Soul did, it would be him who would end up losing. Immediately after that, a Golden Phoenix and a Skeleton Winged White Tiger flew out one after another. Sword Qi turns into Dragon, Sword Qi turns into Phoenix, Sword Qi turns into TigerCthe three of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Heavenly Court Sect were now displayed in the form of sword qi, representing the pinnacle of Lu Yang''s comprehension of swordsmanship during the Nascent Soul Stage. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array! The nine swords hung at the top of the spiritual space, turning into thousands of treasure swords, bursting forth with dazzling brilliance. The Invincible Nascent Soul drove its nine swords into the ground, and the ground seemed to come alive, with countless swords bursting through the soil, matching the number of swords hovering overhead! Swords fell from the sky like a torrential downpour, and from the ground they sprouted like bamboo shoots after a rain, their Sword Qi clamoring continuously. Both Lu Yang and Invincible Nascent Soul were affected by the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, kneeling down facing each other, unable to move. But even so, they could still attack! Village in the Palm! Lu Yang quickly formed a hand seal, and a palm the size of a village emerged from the ground, gripping Lu Yang in its grasp and smashing ferociously towards Invincible Nascent Soul. The sword rain from the sky and ground fell on the clenched giant hand, only to be deflected away. When Lu Yang was at the Golden Core Stage, he could already use this technique, limited only by his cultivation level, which didn''t allow for a sufficiently large hand; now, having reached the late Nascent Soul Stage, this technique had accordingly grown from the size of a village to that of a township, with its power no less terrifying than Sword Qi Turns into Four Imperial Protectors! Facing the descending colossal fist, a sixteen-foot-tall golden Buddha image suddenly appeared, blocking the path of the fist. This was the strongest defensive skill mastered by Invincible Nascent Soul, but it still seemed somewhat lacking in front of the Village in the Palm. The golden Buddha image shattered, leaving Invincible Nascent Soul naked beneath the descending fist. Just now, Lu Yang had taken the initiative, reacting even quicker than Invincible Nascent Soul by employing the Village in the Palm, while Invincible Nascent Soul had only managed to delay time with the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body. As the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body shattered, it too formed a seal and deployed the Village in the Palm! The Village in the Palm used by Invincible Nascent Soul, having charged up for longer, was even mightier than Lu Yang''s, and in a clash between the two, it was certain that Lu Yang would be the loser. But at that moment, the technique of the Village in the Palm deployed by Lu Yang changed, the force became incredibly rhythmic, imbued with immense righteousness, no longer just brutally smashing with the fist. Invincible Nascent Soul, trapped within the situation, couldn''t see the whole picture, but Fairy Eternity, standing on the outside, understood the principle of this technique and clapped in delight. Little Yang has such a great idea, combining Village in the Palm with Arhat Fist, the power increased several folds compared to before! Moreover, Invincible Nascent Soul hesitated for a moment, as if unsure how to react. Logically, after executing so many techniques in a row, Lu Yang''s remaining Spiritual Power shouldn''t have been sufficient to support two techniques at once. Even if Lu Yang''s body contained an Elixir that allowed him to slowly recover Spiritual Power, it wouldn''t work, because in such a situation, the speed of recovery for both Lu Yang and Invincible Nascent Soul would be the same. The two palms collided, and after a brief struggle, the Village in the Palm unleashed by Invincible Nascent Soul was overwhelmed and shattered by Lu Yang, disappearing. Lu Yang''s Village in the Palm had become transparent due to successively breaking Invincible Nascent Soul''s Sixteen-Foot Golden Body and Village in the Palm, and only then could Invincible Nascent Soul clearly see what Lu Yang held in his giant hand and what he was doing. Lu Yang''s actions were no different from usual, but with one glance, Invincible Nascent Soul saw through Lu Yang''s behavior. Lu Yang was employing Lu Yang''s Imitation Fist, which allowed him to regain Spiritual Power from his body more quickly! Indeed, Invincible Nascent Soul''s techniques were exquisitely executed, each move perfect, the transitions between techniques smooth, without any flaws. But when it came to the stacking and imagination of techniques, Invincible Nascent Soul still fell short of Lu Yang! Invincible Nascent Soul couldn''t possibly think of such a fighting method! With Invincible Nascent Soul''s technique broken and Lu Yang in possession of a greater amount of Spiritual Power, the juxtaposition of their situations turned to Invincible Nascent Soul''s disadvantage. The hand opened, and Lu Yang leapt out from the Village in the Palm, throwing a punch that hit Invincible Nascent Soul''s face with such force, it sent Invincible Nascent Soul flying backwards! Chapter 884 Chapter 884: Chapter 883: Defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul Chapter 884: Chapter 883: Defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul ` Damn, fighting oneself is really exhausting. Luckily, the Invincible Nascent Soul is not too bright. After a series of explosive moves, Lu Yang almost couldn''t hold on. To be precise, the Invincible Nascent Soul doesn''t have a brain; it represents the theoretically strongest state of Lu Yang. However, this theory is limited to techniques. Although it''s highly adaptable, it still isn''t as versatile as Lu Yang. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a method that Lu Yang thought up in the middle of the battle. No matter how adaptable the Invincible Nascent Soul could be, it wasn''t as flexible and changeable as Lu Yang himself. The most obvious evidence was that the Invincible Nascent Soul froze for a moment upon witnessing this scene, unable to react in time. Additionally, the theoretical strongest state was not the same as practical reality. The Invincible Nascent Soul could wield only the power it possessed, but Lu Yang was different; he could also draw upon his true form''s strength! Less adaptable than himself, less able to leverage strength than himselfCthose were the two major weaknesses of the Invincible Nascent Soul. If Lu Yang still couldn''t beat the Invincible Nascent Soul with this strategy, he wanted to simply resort to using Fairy Eternity''s Imitation Fist and beat the Invincible Nascent Soul until it was utterly defeated. After all, Fairy Eternity wouldn''t lend her strength to the Invincible Nascent Soul, who couldn''t use the Fairy Imitation Fist. One weak move led to a series of setbacks. Having been struck by that punch, the Invincible Nascent Soul lost its initiative once again. It wanted to use Lu Yang''s Imitation Fist to quickly recover its spiritual power, but Lu Yang didn''t give it the chance. Swordsmanship and magic skills used in unison, Lu Yang forced the Invincible Nascent Soul into continual retreat, its aura weakening by the second. BoomC Lu Yang struck the Invincible Nascent Soul again, sending it flying and breaking one of the great hall''s pillars. Lu Yang pressed his attack, but unexpectedly, the Invincible Nascent Soul, as if seeing its own defeat, took a step forward and vanished into thin air! Lu Yang''s pupils contracted, and in an instant, he realized what magic skill the Invincible Nascent Soul had used. Heaven and Earth in an Inch?! This was the first Spatial Divine Ability Lu Yang had learned, which could randomly teleport him to a cliff. However, due to its strong randomness, Lu Yang, having other means to handle danger, would not use this ability if he could avoid it. After learning it, he had left it untouched. To think that he hadn''t used it himself yet, but the Invincible Nascent Soul had already employed this magic skill to flee. The Invincible Nascent Soul didn''t use it when it was previously subdued by Fairy Eternity because she was too powerful, and it didn''t have the chance to execute the skill. But Lu Yang wasn''t very far off from the Invincible Nascent Soul in power, and during the fight, it was easy to give the Invincible Nascent Soul a chance to escape. Don''t think you can get away like that! Heaven and Earth in an Inch! Although the location of the cliff was random, the Invincible Nascent Soul was ultimately a part of Lu Yang. Wherever the Invincible Nascent Soul would randomly go, so would Lu Yang. Lu Yang''s true form took a step forward and also disappeared from the Spiritual Space. Now that the fight had left the body, there was no need to use his soul to battle anymore. Hm? Where is this? After stepping forward, Lu Yang found himself surrounded by darkness, and looking up, he saw only a sliver of sky. He was standing on a rock platform jutting out from a cliffside, with a cave entrance near the platform. Intuition told Lu Yang that the Invincible Nascent Soul was hiding deep within the cave. Using Three Flavored True Fire to light up the cave, he found the interior was covered with spider webs, and countless bats hung upside down from the ceiling which, startled by the True Fire, suddenly flew out en masse like a dark cloud. In the depths of the cave stood a stone stele. Lu Yang examined the stele closely. The inscription implied that its creator was a Cultivation Great Power who had retreated here to attempt a breakthrough to a higher level, but had failed and died. Before his death, he left a challenge, stating that anyone who could pass it would become his inheritor and receive all of his legacy. Lu Yang read out the last line word by word: My inheritor, if you receive my legacy, it means you possess wisdom, courage, and a sense of Tao. I trust that in the future, you will surely fulfill your master''s lifelong wish and become a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator The stone stele''s creator was only at the Golden Core Stage, and whatever arrangements he had made couldn''t escape Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense. With a sweep of his Spiritual Sense, Lu Yang perceived the hidden inheritance beneath the stele: a cultivation technique, a Storage Ring whose contents were unknown, and a bag of Spirit Stones. ` ` It''s actually an incomplete Cultivation Technique, Lu Yang was surprised and quickly read through the entire technique with his Spiritual Sense. This truly was an incredible opportunityCif the Cultivation Technique could be completed, one could cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Stage! Moreover, even if the Cultivation Technique were completed, it would only be the upper half of the technique. If the upper and lower parts of the technique could be combined, it would be enough to support cultivation to the Body Integration Realm! Lu Yang quickly set aside thoughts of the Cultivation Technique inheritance. When he expanded his Spiritual Sense, he easily found the Invincible Nascent Soul hiding behind the stele. The Invincible Nascent Soul also realized it had been discovered by Lu Yang and, transforming into a bolt of lightning, fled out of the cave. Don''t run! Lu Yang followed closely behind, and the pairCman and infantChugged the cliff as they dashed straight towards the narrow path between the peaks. Just as Lu Yang was about to catch up with the Invincible Nascent Soul, he heard a screamC''Ahh!''Cfrom above the cliff, as a herb collector with a basket on his back accidentally fell off the cliff. Lu Yang gave up the chase of the Invincible Nascent Soul to catch the falling herb collector. That was close, lucky you ran into me. If you had fallen down like that, not even the tree branches growing out of the cliffside might have caught you. After saying goodbye to the bewildered herb collector, Lu Yang continued the pursuit of the Invincible Nascent Soul. The Invincible Nascent Soul kept using ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch'' to escape, and Lu Yang pursued with the same move. They fought in different crevices of the cliffs, occasionally encountering pools of blood in the valley bottoms that could awaken one''s Bloodline, ownerless magic artifacts that could grow, and old men with only their Soul bodies remaining And each time Lu Yang was about to catch up with the Invincible Nascent Soul, he''d encounter a falling dragon person, a junior cultivator tumbling off the cliff, or a despised Princely Heir Lu Yang could only save them before continuing his pursuit of the Invincible Nascent Soul. Fortunately, it wasn''t a continuous series of cliff falls, and after five cliffs, he finally caught up with the Invincible Nascent Soul. Still trying to run! Without the support of elixirs, the Invincible Nascent Soul was already exhausted, while Lu Yang, constantly consuming elixirs, was vibrant and full of energy. A huge palm descended as if the sky was collapsing, but Lu Yang was not frightened by this move. He decisively swung his sword, and his Sword Qi turned into a dragon, soaring into the sky, breaking through the seemingly strong but actually weak palm, pinning the Invincible Nascent Soul against the cliff face! You''ve lost. With an indifferent expression, Lu Yang hovered in front of the Invincible Nascent Soul, pointing the tip of his Green Peak Sword at the little creature, the shining blade extremely intimidating. The Invincible Nascent Soul hung its head in defeat and obediently flew into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Strange, why do I feel like I still can''t control the Invincible Nascent Soul? Although he had won against the Invincible Nascent Soul and it had become obedient, Lu Yang still felt that something was offCas if the Invincible Nascent Soul was not fully obeying him. Fairy Eternity pondered for a moment; this was something she had not encountered before. It shouldn''t be the case. OhCI understand now. It was I who defeated the Invincible Nascent Soul first, and you defeated it afterwards. If you want to fully control the Invincible Nascent Soul, you''ll need to defeat me! Lu Yang: Are you doing this on purpose, Fairy? Fairy Eternity, with a grin, moved closer to the iron-faced Lu Yang, awkwardly trying to appease him with a smile. Ah, Little Yang, don''t be angry. How about thisCyou hit me once? Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with suspicion and gently pushed her. Fairy Eternity staggered back two steps, then dramatically collapsed onto the bed, covering her face and elongating her voice: AhCI''ve lost. That day, Lu Yang defeated the Invincible Nascent Soul and Fairy Eternity, achieving an unprecedented feat in history. Chapter 885 Chapter 885: Chapter 884 Practice Practice Chapter 885: Chapter 884 Practice Practice After defeating the Invincible Nascent Soul and Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang felt an incredibly close connection with the Invincible Nascent Soul, far more than he could have imagined before. Finally got it done. Lu Yang crouched at the bottom of a valley beneath an unknown cliff, eager to feel the changes brought by this victory. Come out. When Lu Yang tried to control the Invincible Nascent Soul, it obediently flew out from the Spiritual Space without attacking him anymore. Go, move that stone over here. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Invincible Nascent Soul flew over and easily lifted the giant stone weighing a thousand jins, moving it in front of Lu Yang. Now put it back. The Invincible Nascent Soul obediently placed the giant stone back to its original position. Lu Yang couldn''t help but be moved to tears; other cultivators could control their nascent souls like this as soon as they reached the Nascent Soul Stage, but it took him until he was nearly at the Divinity Transformation Stage to control his nascent soul. It wasn''t easy. Defeating the Invincible Nascent Soul was a challenge, but the benefits after the battle were equally impressive. The Invincible Nascent Soul was essentially another version of himself, doubling all his attacks. The only problem was that his moves were too powerful, and the valley floor space was too small for him to fully unleash them. I should go back to the Sect and find someone to practice with. Lu Yang left the valley bottom and looked for the nearest city, only to find that after continuous spatial leaps, he had already jumped into the neighboring state. Eager to test the power of the Invincible Nascent Soul, he sped back to the Seek Dao Sect on the Sword Washing Pool and found Li Haoran on the Hundred Refinement Peak. Old Meng and Man Gu were in the Imperial City, and he couldn''t beat Tao Yaoye if she used her Feather Transformation Immortal Body. So, among his peers capable of being his match, only Li Haoran was left. Junior Brother Li, are you free? Let''s spar, um, you are Junior Brother Li, right? Lu Yang asked, not completely sure as he looked at the person in front of him clad in iron armor. It''s me. A muffled voice came from inside the armor. At this moment, Li Haoran was clad in fine iron armor, wrapping himself tight, leaving no part exposed, not even his eyes. Li Haoran took off his helmet and repeated, It''s me. What''s this, Junior Brother Li? Li Haoran chuckled and patted his armor: Just forged this magic artifact, which I''ve named Combat Battle Armor. Once worn, it provides both offensive and defensive capabilities, and even a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator would find it hard to penetrate its defenses. During the battle with Master of All Laws, the Seek Dao Sect had used a peerless magic artifact, the armor of Ancestor Guiyuan, which could elevate someone from the Body Integration Realm to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Inspired by this, Li Haoran spent more than a year to forge his own armor. Although it wasn''t as powerful as Ancestor Guiyuan''s armor, capable of battling across different levels, it significantly enhanced Li Haoran''s combat capabilities. That''s perfect. I''ve had some gains in my recent cultivation. How about we practice together? Lu Yang said with a smile; the timing couldn''t be better. Li Haoran was also confident in his Combat Battle Armor, considering himself no weaker than Lu Yang. Sure. This place is too cramped for a fight; let''s go somewhere else. They left the core area of the Seek Dao Sect and crossed the peripheral grasslands, landing amidst a range of steep mountains. This area was also under the Seek Dao Sect''s domain, with disciples often coming here to test moves of tremendous power. During the flight, Lu Yang noticed that Li Haoran''s flying speed had increased significantly after donning the Combat Battle Armor. Shall we begin? Let''s do this! Both had made progress in their cultivation and were eager to ascertain their current combat capabilities, which had to be validated through battle. Lu Yang didn''t dare underestimate Li Haoran. This was a Semi-Immortal who had attained the outline of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit, and for him, now at the Double Infant Stage, challenging someone above his level was excruciatingly difficult. He took out the Green Peak Sword and eight other sharp swords, tossing them into the air, forming a Sword Array. Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array! Li Haoran felt an invisible force emanating from the Sword Array, forcing him to kneel. This invisible power was too overwhelming and domineering to resist. I''ve long heard that Elder Brother Lu Yang has a Sword Array that can force someone to kneel. Experiencing it firsthand today confirms its extraordinary nature. However, just this move isn''t enough to take down your Junior Brother! Just as Li Haoran was about to kneel, his body suddenly disassembled into six parts: the head, torso, and limbs. The Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array was an extremely powerful controlling skill that could force someone to kneel and even Meng Jingzhou couldn''t withstand it. But not being able to withstand it didn''t mean there were no countermeasures. Li Haoran''s separated legs were parallel to the ground, indicating he was still in a kneeling position, but this didn''t interfere with his ability to fight. True Fire Tornado! True Fire formed a tornado, with the wind aiding the fire, multiplying the power of the True Fire many times over. The entire mountainside turned into a sea of flames; wherever it passed, trees instantly turned to charcoal, and the ground became scorched and black. Although Lu Yang could also control True Fire, he was not as adept as Li Haoran, a Fire Spirit Root cultivator. Lu Yang, facing Li Haoran, dared not be careless, and Li Haoran was just the same, resorting to one of his trump cards from the get-go. Although Li Haoran was considered an undefeated Nascent Soul genius in the outside world, he knew that the one who truly swept through the Nascent Soul Stage wasn''t himself, but Elder Brother Lu Yang. In the outside world, both the roles of Acting Sect Master and Young Sect Master were universally acknowledged as the number one genius. But Li Haoran knew, these two identities were actually one and the same person; Elder Brother Lu Yang had only revealed half of his power in the outside world to become the number one genius. So, how terrifying must his true strength be! Sword Qi Turns into Tiger! The Sword Qi turned into a Qiongqi with bony wings, roaring forth, and it actually dispersed the True Fire Tornado directly. Heavenly Fire Descends! In an instant, the sky and earth changed colors, the sky turned to a crimson hue, and fire rain fell. The air was scorchingly dry, and a single breath felt as if it could burn one''s throat. Previously, Li Haoran was unable to perform this move, but now, with the Combat Battle Armor augmenting his power, and with Array Methods embedded within the armor to reduce magical pressure and casting speed, he could. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! The Green Peak Sword was thrust into the scorched earth, and countless Green Peak Swords sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rain, launching in unison, vowing to pierce the heavens! This time it was both Lu Yang and the Invincible Nascent Soul performing simultaneously, doubling the number, a dense swarm of Green Peak Swords flew into the sky, forming a barrier. Not a single drop of heavenly fire could reach the ground. The Invincible Nascent Soul could perform magic skills right from within the Dantian. If a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator were watching from the sidelines, they would be trembling with fear. Moving mountains, altering the heavens this was not a battle of the Nascent Soul Stage; even cultivators of the Divine Transformation Stage would struggle to reach this level of power. Suddenly, a shadow appeared behind Lu Yang, launching a brazen attack. It was another Combat Battle Armor! The material used in the Combat Battle Armor was unknown, as it managed to evade the detection of Spiritual Sense. With the descent of a great Buddha, Lu Yang exhibited his Sixteen-Foot Golden Body, dodging the sneak attack of the Combat Battle Armor. He looked towards the parts of Li Haoran''s body flying in the air, then at the Combat Battle Armor that had attacked him, and revealed a knowing smile. Junior Brother Li, the Combat Battle Armor contains your corpse, doesn''t it? Li Haoran was capable of regenerating lost limbs and could use severed parts to piece together a new corpse to manipulate through the Corpse-Driving Spell for battle. Worthy of Elder Brother Lu Yang, to react so quickly, came Li Haoran''s voice from the attacking Combat Battle Armor it was indeed Li Haoran''s corpse speaking. Li Haoran felt that probably only Elder Brother Lu Yang could have realized this so quickly; any other person might not have even thought of this until the battle was over. Elder Brother Lu Yang, you''re too strong, don''t blame me for fighting one against two. Lu Yang revealed a deep smile, How could I blame Junior Brother? The Invincible Nascent Soul flew out from the Dantian and unleashed a set of Arhat Fist on Li Haoran''s corpse, denting the Combat Battle Armor. A Nascent Soul? Li Haoran always felt that Elder Brother Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul was different from others, seemingly possessing extra Spirituality. It didn''t appear to be controlled by Elder Brother Lu Yang; instead, the Nascent Soul seemed to be attacking on its own initiative. Huo Ying, appear! Li Haoran also brought out his Nascent Soul, which burned with flames and was known as Huo Ying. Currently, Li Haoran needed to control both Huo Ying and his corpse to fight against the Invincible Nascent Soul, while the real him had to fight Lu Yang. This required such a high demand on Spiritual Power that he couldn''t precisely control both Huo Ying and his corpse. However, the Invincible Nascent Soul seemed to need no control at all; each of its strikes landed precisely on vital points, even severing his connection with the corpse several times. It was just like fighting another Elder Brother Lu Yang! What on earth was going on with Elder Brother Lu Yang''s Nascent Soul?! Junior Brother Li, try to handle this move, but be careful! Lu Yang shouted loudly as he and the Invincible Nascent Soul simultaneously performed a move that shattered the sky. A giant hand descended from above, mountains collapsed, and another giant hand burst forth from the ground! Huo Ying, come back! Startled, Li Haoran hastily recalled Huo Ying, unified with it, and transformed into a Fire Person. In his Fire Person form, he used to be able to evade all attacks; it had been unbeatable, and even Meng Jingzhou couldn''t land a hit on him. But facing the conjoined force of both palms, there was no way for him to dodge. This type of large-scale attack couldn''t be escaped, not even by running out of its range. BoomC Both palms clapped together, flattening Li Haoran in his Fire Person form. The skill they had performed was a Spatial Divine Ability, not simply two enormous palms joining. It was the collision of two miniature spaces, generating a force far beyond what a Nascent Soul Stage could withstand. Lu Yang happily withdrew his hands. Cooperating in battle with the Invincible Nascent Soul, the effect was surprisingly good. Chapter 886 Chapter 886: Chapter 885: Losing Face Chapter 886: Chapter 885: Losing Face Senior Brother, your last few moves were really powerful, said Li Haoran as he slowly inflated back from his Fire Person form to his original shape. He knew that at the last moment, Elder Brother Lu Yang had pulled his punches; otherwise, he would have been either dead or seriously injured. Li Haoran remembered that during their trip to the East Sea, the gap between him and Elder Brother Lu Yang wasn''t that big. But now, after a real fight with actual swords and spears, the gap had become vast. During the battle, he had used several moves which he felt could at least put Elder Brother Lu Yang in a tough fight, if not defeat him. But, the reality was quite the opposite, those moves were violently countered by Elder Brother Lu Yang. Lu Yang slowly exhaled, as if reminiscing about his journey and said with a sigh, My Nascent Soul has finally become obedient. It was worth being bullied by the Invincible Nascent Soul all this way; now he was finally reaping the benefits. Any technique of his could now be doubled in powerCit was too satisfying. Li Haoran: So, Senior Brother, your Nascent Soul was out of control all this time? Junior Brother Li, you did quite well too. If it were any other cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage, they wouldn''t have been able to take even two of your moves. Lu Yang''s comment was not flattery, but the truth. Li Haoran smiled wryly and shook his head, I''m still far behind you, Senior Brother. After the battle, the two of them used the Tree Planting Spell, moved mountains and rocks, diverted rivers, and restored the destroyed forest to its original state before leaving the scene of the ''incident.'' Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain, where he saw Eldest Senior Sister sitting in the Emperor''s Chair with a sheet of paper spread out on the table. Curious, Lu Yang approached and saw that it was a Celestial Map filled with stars, and Eldest Senior Sister was occasionally circling a star. Eldest Senior Sister, are you studying the Celestial Map? No, I am marking my Golden Core. Yun Zhi looked up, took a lengthy glance at Lu Yang, a small smile briefly playing at the corners of her mouth before fading away, So, you finally conquered your Nascent Soul? Lu Yang nodded, feeling a huge relief. Not bad, faster than Fairy Eternity. Eh? Lu Yang was completely baffled by Eldest Senior Sister''s words. Does that mean Fairy Eternity hadn''t conquered her Invincible Nascent Soul at my stage? Fairy Eternity, would you care to explain? Fairy Eternity pouted, emerging from Lu Yang''s body irritably and glaring at Yun Zhi. Miss Yun, you shouldn''t spill the secrets! Yun Zhi pretended not to see Fairy Eternity''s angry expression and spoke slowly, The Invincible Nascent Soul represents the most powerful version of oneself: exquisite techniques, precise force, even the connections between moves are flawless. Even you, Fairy Eternity, would have had a hard time defeating the Invincible Nascent Soul, right? The moment Yun Zhi saw the Invincible Nascent Soul, she knew it represented a state of perfection that no one could easily defeat upon just entering the Nascent Soul Stage. Fairy Eternity was no exception. So, Fairy, you''ve also been beaten by the Invincible Nascent Soul? Lu Yang asked, delighted in her misfortune. Fairy Eternity had always been patronizing, saying that he couldn''t even defeat a mere Invincible Nascent Soul and that his cultivation was not yet sufficient. But it turned out, it wasn''t just him who had been beaten by the Invincible Nascent SoulCso had the founder. With Fairy Eternity''s guidance, Junior Brother, you must have grown faster. Fairy Eternity, when you were at our stage, without any guidance, it took you longer to overcome the Invincible Nascent Soul, right? For example, did you conquer the Invincible Nascent Soul only when you were about to break through to the Divinity Transformation Stage? Catching her secretly held secret, Fairy Eternity stomped her feet in frustration. Miss Yun, you did that on purpose, didn''t you! That was also why Fairy Eternity always felt sheepish when bringing up the Invincible Nascent Soul; to conquer it, she spent her whole Nascent Soul Stage getting beaten. It contradicted the grand image she wanted to maintain in front of Little Yang. Fairy Eternity had been suppressing her realm from breaking through in order to defeat the Invincible Nascent Soul. After she defeated the Invincible Nascent Soul, she could no longer hold back her realm and broke through to the Divinity Transformation Stage in one fell swoop. Therefore, she didn''t know what could be achieved after defeating the Invincible Nascent Soul; everything was theoretical. Yun Zhi spoke earnestly, I''m not trying to point out your flaws, Fairy Eternity. It''s just that you are the founder of the Invincible Nascent Soul. Letting Junior Brother understand your experiences will help him better understand the concept of the Invincible Nascent Soul. All of this is for Junior Brother. For Little Yang''s benefit? Fairy Eternity thought there was some merit to Miss Yun''s words and, after a moment of conflict, decided not to pursue the matter of her past being exposed. Since you, Junior Brother, have defeated the Invincible Nascent Soul, you should meditate in peace and prepare for your breakthrough into the Divinity Transformation Stage, Yun Zhi pointed out the next step for Lu Yang, urging him not to wander around aimlessly. By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, since you''ve left Captive Peak, does that mean Guan Shanhai has been dealt with? Yun Zhi shook her head. After all, he''s an Immortal with a steadfast Dao heart. Even with only three souls left, he won''t submit so easily. I''ve just come out for a break, and I''ll have to go back soon to continue the battle. Lu Yang was only short of accumulating enough spiritual essence to reach the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Stage, a step that required time to grind. A year and a half had passed, during which Lu Yang had been sitting in meditation on Sky Gate Mountain, occasionally borrowing some books from the Scripture Pavilion on breakthrough experiences written by his predecessors, unconcerned about the changing winds of the outside world. However, there wasn''t much to concern himself with. In the year and a half, there were no disturbances in the outside world, not even a battle at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Finally, Lu Yang felt the abundant spiritual essence flowing within his body C a sign that he had reached the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Stage. If it were some Nascent Soul Stage old fossil, reaching this step would still require effort to break through the bottleneck. But Lu Yang was different; he was only a thought away from the Spirit Transformation Stage. The transition from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Spirit Transformation Stage was a significant hurdle that Cultivators needed to face. In the past, cultivation breakthroughs just required surpassing the bottleneck period, and the next realm would come naturally, not too dangerous. Yet, breaking through to the Spirit Transformation Stage was different; it was when a Cultivator first directly faced Heavenly Tribulation. From that point on, every major breakthrough in realm would require facing the Heavenly Tribulation, which was extremely dangerous. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And Lu Yang was in even greater danger. He didn''t know if the Yingtian Immortal was still alive, if he was paying attention to this place, and if the Heavenly Tribulation would be able to sense the ancient secrets he possessed. Don''t be afraid, Little Yang. Any Heavenly Tribulation should show respect to this Immortal, and nothing will go wrong! Fairy Eternity declared with full confidence, giving a thumbs-up and flashing a radiant smile. If a person unaware of the situation saw Fairy Eternity''s gesture, they would surely be greatly inspired to make a breakthrough. Unfortunately, Lu Yang was in the know. There''s no turning back at this stage. I must break through. Lu Yang sighed, released the constraints upon himself, and engaged with the spiritual operations of heaven and earth, preparing to pass the Heavenly Tribulation. CrackC Dark clouds covered the summit of Sky Gate Mountain, and lightning flickered. Hey, look there, someone at Sky Gate Mountain is about to undergo Tribulation. That Thunder Tribulation doesn''t seem very powerful. If it''s the Thunder Tribulation for the Spirit Transformation Stage, it must be Junior Brother Lu Yang, right? Elder Brother Lu Yang is about to break through the Nascent Soul Stage? What a swift pace of cultivation. The disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect were curious to hear that Lu Yang was about to pass Tribulation. They gathered at the foot of Sky Gate Mountain to watch the process, and more and more people arrived. What kind of Thunder Tribulation is this? a Junior Sister who wasn''t familiar with tribulations inquired, concerned for Brother Lu Yang''s safety. White Thunder TribulationCit should be the Xuanyu Divine Thunder, ranking ninth among the Thunder Tribulations faced in the Spirit Transformation Stage, a Brother in the Void Refinement Stage explained. Ranked ninth in Thunder Tribulation, that''s impressive. Feeling the pressure above his head, Lu Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was only the ninth-ranked Xuanyu Divine Thunder; he should be able to cross over. Strange, isn''t the direction of this Thunder Tribulation a little off? The Brother at the Void Refinement Stage frowned, sensing something amiss. Suddenly, a white bolt of lightning shot down from the sky, not aimed at Lu Yang, but at the disciples gathered at the foot of the mountain. Run! The target of the Xuanyu Divine Thunder is us! Someone shouted out loud, and without another thought, the crowd turned tail and ran for their lives. They continued running to other mountains until the Xuanyu Divine Thunder ceased its attacks. Witnessing this scene, Lu Yang''s eyes twitched. Why did the Xuanyu Divine Thunder seem to be clearing the area? According to reason, at the foot of Sky Gate Mountain, they were already beyond the range of an attack from a Thunder Tribulation faced when breaking out of the Nascent Soul Stage. Moreover, the ninth-ranked Xuanyu Divine Thunder was just for clearing the area. With that thought, Lu Yang swallowed hard. What kind of Heavenly Tribulation would he be facing then? Chapter 887 Chapter 887: Chapter 886: Invincible Divine Thunder Chapter 887: Chapter 886: Invincible Divine Thunder Fairy, do you know what''s happening? Lu Yang asked the Ancient Immortal, clearly anxious. Fairy Eternity shook her head like a rattle-drum, I don''t know. I didn''t go through the Heavenly Tribulation when I reached the Spirit Transformation stage. Lu Yang remembered that during the Ancient Times, one didn''t need to traverse the Heavenly Tribulation when breaking through from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Spirit Transformation Stage. It was only after the Yingtian Immortal ascended that such a requirement was added. Damn Yingtian Immortal, can''t you do something good? According to the Yingtian Immortal''s theory, subjecting Cultivators to the Heavenly Tribulation was a test of their steadfastness in the Dao. If one could withstand the tribulation, they would gain immense benefits. Lu Yang looked up at the oppressive sky, where lightning flashed intermittently, hidden yet ready to strike, as though gathering strength. Lu Yang felt whether he could survive the Heavenly Tribulation wasn''t much related to the steadfastness of his Dao heart. Mainly, it was a matter of whether his luck was strong enough. Strange, what kind of Heavenly Tribulation has Junior Brother Lu Yang brought upon himself? a Void Refinement Stage Senior Brother pondered with a frown. He''d never heard of a Thunder Tribulation that started with Xuanyu Divine Thunder clearing the field. They stood on other peaks far from Sky Gate Mountain, with the Xuanyu Divine Thunder appearing and disappearing around it, making it impossible for them to see clearly what was happening at the center of the tribulation. Even Eldest Senior Sister had never faced anything like this during her number one-ranked Three Pure Heavens Thunder Tribulation. An unprecedented Heavenly Tribulation, could it be that Junior Brother Lu Yang has drawn upon one that has never occurred before? A brand new Heavenly Tribulation? It''s not necessarily new, it could also be a tribulation someone has faced before but didn''t survive, failing to leave a record in history! Whichever the case, it was enough to indicate that the Heavenly Tribulation facing Lu Yang would be exceptionally terrifying! Look quickly, the real Thunder Tribulation has appeared! Junior Brothers and Sisters shouted as they pointed towards Sky Gate Mountain. It really is an unseen Thunder Tribulation! the Void Refinement Stage Senior Brother confirmed decisively. Even from so far away, they could feel the slight tingling of electricity in the air and the trembling of space, hardly able to imagine what Lu Yang at the center was experiencing. Is it an illusion, or does this feel even stronger than the Three Pure Heavens Thunder Tribulation? Eldest Senior Sister sensed the anomaly at Sky Gate Mountain, left Captive Peak, and stood at the summit of Elixir Cauldron Peak, gazing towards Sky Gate Mountain with a slight furrow of her brow. CrackC Azure-purple thunder descended, resplendent as the falling sun, too glaring to look at directly. This was a Divine Thunder that had never appeared in history! The moment the Divine Thunder appeared, Lu Yang''s hair stood on end as he sensed extreme danger; this was definitely not something he could withstand alone! Invincible Nascent Soul! The Invincible Nascent Soul appeared with a serious Little Face, showing no intention of fleeing, and faced the Divine Thunder alongside Lu Yang! Ordinary Cultivators would never dare to use their Nascent Soul to share the pressure of the Thunder Tribulation. Nascent Souls are fragile, and the slightest mishap could annihilate them within the tribulation. How then to transform the Nascent Soul into the primordial spirit? But the Invincible Nascent Soul was different. Lu Yang had long experienced its might; sustaining half of the Thunder Tribulation''s pressure wouldn''t harm it. Moreover, the fact that the Invincible Nascent Soul did not flee showed that it could withstand it! Lu Yang had tested it; after defeating the Invincible Nascent Soul, it would still think to flee when in danger, but he could control the Invincible Nascent Soul not to run. The azure-purple Divine Thunder split into two, striking Lu Yang and the Invincible Nascent Soul respectively. Lu Yang gritted his teeth, countering with the raw power of his physical body, suffering excruciating pain, his clothes shredding, and flesh tearing open. He felt as if his bones and blood were tingling, soaked in the electricity. BoomC BoomC BoomC The azure-purple Divine Thunder struck incessantly, enveloping the whole Sky Gate Mountain, shaking it slightly. This was the might of heaven, not something any mountain could stand against. Strange, this Heavenly Tribulation looks like the Invincible Divine Thunder, Fairy Eternity muttered softly in the Spiritual Space. Even if the muttering was very quiet, Lu Yang could still hear it clearly. What''s called Invincible Divine Thunder? Taking advantage of the break between the thunders, Lu Yang quickly took an elixir to allow both himself and the Invincible Nascent Soul to recover rapidly. It''s said that when Ying Tian Immortal created the Thunder Tribulation, he wanted to make a type that only cultivators with an Invincible Nascent Soul could overcome, and no one else would be able to. He asked Immortal for some advice. Fairy, what did you say at that time? Immortal said the more powerful, the better. Lu Yang: Fairy, could you leave me a way out? No wonder this Thunder Tribulation has never appeared before; turns out it''s specifically to strike those with Invincible Nascent Souls! Ying Tian Immortal, if you have a problem with the Invincible Nascent Soul, take it up with Fairy Eternity. Why bully me C what kind of skill is that? So, what''s the name of this Thunder Tribulation? Ying Tian Immortal calls it ''Supreme Gold Pavilion Divine Thunder of the Opened Heavens.'' At the time, Immortal said the name was too long to remember, and suggested calling it Invincible Divine Thunder instead, which was simple, pleasant to hear, and easy to pronounce. After nine waves of Divine Thunder, Lu Yang was charred, spewing black smoke, and the Invincible Nascent Soul was also in bad shape, seriously wounded. Seeing this, Lu Yang hurriedly had the Invincible Nascent Soul enter the Dantian to rest. The residual power of the Invincible Divine Thunder flowed over the surface of Lu Yang, slowly strengthening both soul and body. Nine times the Divine Thunder has descended; it should be over now, right? Gu Junye said earnestly, among his peers he was the one most knowledgeable about Heavenly Tribulations. Nine is the extreme number; the Thunder Tribulation would come only nine times, there''d be no tenth. It should be so Wait, there''s more Thunder Tribulation? Just as a Senior Brother at the Refining the Void Stage was about to agree, he saw new Thunder Tribulations brewing above Sky Gate Mountain! How is that possible! That''s Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation! Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation? Isn''t that the kind of Thunder Tribulation you''d only encounter ascending from the Divinity Transformation Stage to the Void Refinement Stage, and it''s ranked first among them! Heaven knows what''s going on. Everyone fell silent, worried for Lu Yang''s safety. Could someone at the Nascent Soul Stage pass the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation? The moment Lu Yang saw the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, his heart turned cold. He wondered if it was still possible to write a will. Isn''t this Thunder Tribulation a bit too much? Fairy, what should we do? Uh, how about Immortal shows up to let the Heavenly Tribulation know to leave? Fairy Eternity felt that maybe the Heavenly Tribulation didn''t recognize her; if she showed herself, surely it would leave as a favor to her. Lu Yang was a little troubled. The existence of Fairy Eternity was a secret, and he wasn''t sure if the Xuanyu Divine Thunder could cover the traces of the Fairy''s intervention. If Senior Brothers and Sisters saw Fairy Eternity, it wouldn''t be good. Feeling the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation that had already locked onto him, Lu Yang suddenly said, There''s no need to trouble Fairy with this just yet. I have a plan that I can try here. If it doesn''t work, then it''s not too late for you to intervene, Fairy. What plan? Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang gave no answer, only a smile. Watching the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation that seemed to carry the might to destroy worlds, Gu Junye and the others were filled with concern. Do you think Junior Brother Lu Yin can pass through it? Chapter 888 Chapter 888: Chapter 887: Inner Demon Chapter 888: Chapter 887: Inner Demon ` As soon as he sensed the targeting of the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, Lu Yang immediately employed the Causality Supernatural PowerCHeaven Defying Name Change! He was no longer Lu Yang, but Lu Yin. This was an unparalleled Causality Supernatural Power, one that even Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators could not possibly learn. Lu Yang''s talent was exceptional, and he had mastered this technique early on, finding it of use today! Heaven Defying Name Change, changing the name contrary to the Heavenly Tribulation, what a fitting name for this Divine Ability. The Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, which loomed over the top of Sky Gate Mountain within the dark clouds, suddenly became tractable, as it could no longer find its target for Pass Tribulation. The azure Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation circled the summit of Sky Gate Mountain several times but could not find Lu Yang. Lu Yin saw that this approach was not the solutionCthey couldn''t just keep stalling like this. Since Heaven Defying Name Change works on the Thunder Tribulation Lu Yin slightly smiled, retracted the Causality Supernatural Power, and reverted to his original name. Upon rediscovering Lu Yang, the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation became exceedingly excited. It had been gathering strength as it searched for Lu Yang, and now that he had reappeared, it was ready to erupt with full force! The azure light pulsed, bathing Sky Gate Mountain in a glare as bright as a midsummer noon, making it hard for onlookers to keep their eyes open. Just as the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation was about to strike Lu Yang, he once again performed the Heaven Defying Name Change and transformed back into Lu Yin. Having lost its target, the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, unable to retract the strike, had no choice but to bypass Lu Yin and hit the ground instead. As expected, Lu Yin breathed a sigh of relief, having found a safe method to pass the tribulation. Generally speaking, no one would avoid the Thunder Tribulation. As the Yingtian Immortal once said, the Thunder Tribulation is both a trial and an opportunity, as being struck by it could strengthen oneself. But that''s assuming it doesn''t kill you. Lu Yin knew his frail body was no match for the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation; the best approach was to dodge it. Once Lu Yin changed back to Lu Yang, the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation descended once more. As it did, Lu Yang changed his name again, causing the Tribulation''s attack to fail. This was repeated nine times. Nine is the ultimate number, and the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation was limited to nine strikes; after the ninth time, it was considered a successful pass. Heavens, a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator passed the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation?! Although they couldn''t comprehend what Lu Yang had done, everyone could tell that the tribulation had been successfully passed, and cheers erupted throughout the Seek Dao Sect. It was an unheard-of feat for a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator to face, much less pass, the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation! Gu Junye stood with his hands behind his back, a smile on his lips, and a profound look in his eyes, reminiscent of the past: Worthy of the Xuanyuan Sword Master, he indeed has a bit of the past''s grace. What magic skill did Elder Brother Lu Yang just use, that the Thunder Tribulation wouldn''t even strike him? Even Li Haoran, who possessed the memories of Master Qin, could not understand what Lu Yang had done just then. Has it finally ended? Why isn''t Elder Brother Lu Yang moving at all, just floating in the sky? The Xuanyu Divine Thunder around Sky Gate Mountain hasn''t dissipated; the Heavenly Tribulation isn''t over. Junior Brother Lu has fallen into the Heart Devil Tribulation! a Void Refinement Stage Senior Brother quickly discerned. Tao Yaoye, looking anxiously at Elder Brother Lu Yang, silently prayed, hoping for his safe return. Elder Brother Lu Yang has a firm Dao heart; nothing will happen to him. Li Haoran then reminded, Don''t forget, Elder Brother Lu Yang is a disciple of our Sect Leader. Has anyone who apprenticed under the Sect Leader ever been trapped in the Heart Devil Tribulation? That was certainly true, but Tao Yaoye still worried about Lu Yang deeply. Where is this? Lu Yang''s eyes were momentarily clouded with confusion, feeling his head not quite functioning; he couldn''t remember what had happened before, nor why he was here. Lu Yang slowly rose to his feet, adorned in a noble Imperial Robe woven with gold and silver threads, impervious to blades and fire, resistant to all kinds of magic. Embroidered on the front of the robe was Fairy Eternity, and on the back, Eldest Senior Sister. ` Lu Yang turned his head to find that the chair he had been sitting on was the Emperor''s Chair, representing the supreme authority, a tribute from the Demon Territory, claimed to have been personally crafted by Venerate Zhu Tian. Lu Yang looked around and realized he was in a palace, with memorials to the throne and the Jade Seal in front of him. He flipped the Jade Seal over and saw it was inscribed with the words Long live the Great Bean Dynasty. Memories flooded back like a tide, and Lu Yang finally remembered his identity. I remember now, I am the Emperor of the Great Bean Dynasty. The Emperor''s personal eunuch approached Lu Yang with a tray, on which wooden plaques were neatly arranged. Your Majesty, whose plaque would you like to turn over tonight? the personal eunuch Meng Jingzhou asked. Lu Yang could hardly remember who was in his harem, so he casually flipped over one of the plaques. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yellow Bean. He flipped another. Yun Zhi. Then came Tao Yaoye, Lan Ting Your Majesty, do you intend to bed them all tonight? the personal eunuch Meng Jingzhou hesitantly asked. Summon them all, I would like to see them, Lu Yang commanded with a sweep of his hand and an air of unquestionable authority. Soon enough, the women from Lu Yang''s harem arrived one after another, a stunning gathering like birds of many colours. Little Yang, did you look for me tonight? Yellow Bean asked, wearing a pale yellow dress that swayed light and airy with her movements, her eyes clear as lake water blinking at Lu Yang. Junior Brother, did you summon me? Yun Zhi looked like a fairy straight out of a painting, clad in pure white attire, as pristine as plum blossoms under the first snow, her presence both cool and elegant, her movements graceful and the bells on her wrist jingling softly. Elder Brother Lu Yang The peachy Tao Yaoye and the demure Lan Ting also arrived at the palace. The four stunning beauties gathered around Lu Yang, each with their own styleCsome reserved, others bold, all with emotions in their eyes that were hard to define or express. As the four women drew closer and closer to him, the sense of discord grew stronger and stronger, finally causing Lu Yang to recall his true memories. Wasn''t I in the midst of passing through the Heavenly Tribulation? How did I end up here? Wait, the Heavenly Tribulation? Is this the Heart Devil Tribulation? With that realization, Lu Yang was so scared that he sat down abruptly on the ground, retreating continuously while breaking out in a cold sweat, especially keeping as far away from Yellow Bean and Yun Zhi as possible. He had not been so frightened even when he faced the Invincible Divine Thunder and the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation. The books have mentioned, during the Heart Devil Tribulation, the Inner Demon will transform into the shape of what you fear most, or it may manifest as the environment you most desire, ensnaring you until you are unable to extricate yourself. Even if you realize it''s the Heart Devil Tribulation, many people willingly continue to indulge and descend into depravity. And to pass the Heart Devil Tribulation, one must not only recognize it but also overcome the enemies within it. Lu Yang glanced at Yellow Bean to his left and then at Yun Zhi to his right. As if he could overcome this! Just as Lu Yang was considering his next move, he heard a cracking sound. Looking up, he saw the space above him fracturing, the cracks quickly spreading throughout the entire space. As the space shattered, Lu Yang came back to his senses and found himself in his Spiritual Space, facing Fairy Eternity who had rolled up her sleeves. Fairy Eternity leaned in with concern, Little Yang, are you alright? You fell into the Heart Devil Tribulation just now and seemed to be seeing something that made you keep laughing foolishly. I almost wasn''t. Eternity, you''re finally alive, a hearty laugh echoed through the Spiritual Space. How could there be a third person in the Spiritual Space? Lu Yang quickly turned around to see a figure appearing outside his Spiritual Space, resembling an emperor with a natural leadership aura. Lu Yang had seen this face before. Yingtian Immortal. Chapter 889 Chapter 889: Chapter 888: Are You Sure That Was the Heart Devil Tribulation? Chapter 889: Chapter 888: Are You Sure That Was the Heart Devil Tribulation? Immortal, you have finally come back to life, Yingtian Immortal said, with a natural imperial aura that lent an authoritativeness to his words, yet also a sense of the ethereal, like a deity stepping out of a tale. Yingtian Immortal looked at Fairy Eternity, his thoughts a multitude: As history cycles and time shifts, how many dynasties have risen and fallen, reduced to rubble and gravel? The departed cannot be pursued, and bygone times cannot be shaped anew. How many have witnessed with their own eyes the great era when geniuses rose together, and dragons and serpents emerged from the lands? How many remember the age when the Five Immortals ruled the world, setting order under heaven? Having foreseen your future through the vestiges of history, I knew this day would come, and here I have waited for your return, Immortal. Fellow Daoist, it has been a long time. Have you been well? Yingtian Immortal seemed to walk from the very end of the river of history, his presence exuding a profound sense of it. His eyes were deep, as if piercing through all matters of the world, no secret could hide before him, and all changes were within his expectations. Even the Qilin Immortal had not given Lu Yang such a feeling. He wore a robe and boots, both white, and stood with his hands behind his back; he stepped forward, then with a clang, he bumped into the Spatial Barrier, his head tilting back abruptly. No, how is this kid''s Spiritual Space so sturdy? Yingtian Immortal stood outside Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space, tapping on the barrier in front of him, producing a dull thud. He had intended to pass through the barrier into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. But who would have thought this kid''s Spatial Barrier would be excessively robust? He couldn''t break through. Why does every encounter with the Immortal lead to accidents? Yingtian Immortal awkwardly patted the barrier, calling out loudly, So, can you two let me in? Lu Yang himself was unaware that his Spiritual Space was so robust; he wasn''t sure if it was reinforced by Fairy Eternity or Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang cracked open a gap, and Yingtian Immortal hurriedly squeezed in. He cleared his throat twice; he had wanted to keep up appearances, but having been blocked outside already, trying to regain an imposing demeanor now seemed somewhat late. Are you sending out a thread of your divine thoughts, hidden within the Heavenly Tribulation? Fairy Eternity disclosed that the Yingtian Immortal in front of them was not his true body, but rather a divine thought left behind countless years ago. Indeed. Fairy Eternity''s eyes narrowed slightly, her demeanor slightly hostile: In that case, are you admitting that you arranged the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation? Seeing Fairy Eternity''s displeasure about the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, Yingtian Immortal hurried to explain, It''s true I arranged it, but that Thunder Tribulation wasn''t lethal, really, Immortal, believe me. Really? Truly, truly. Seeing Fairy Eternity still appeared skeptical, Yingtian Immortal sighed, feeling obliged to further explain: Initially, the historical reflections revealed the silhouette of this young friend. It must have been him who called out your name, resurrecting you. And none of us were beside you, which shouldn''t have been the case. It suggests, Immortal, that you did not encounter any of us. Had you found any one of us, we would have accompanied you to view the chessboard of history, instead of you going alone. Therefore, I deduced that something must have happened to us at that time, preventing us from contacting you. This led me to leave a thread of divine thought within the Heavenly Tribulation, as a precaution. At this point, Yingtian Immortal hesitated before asking, Er, before I proceed, let me first inquire, Immortal, have you met my true body? I have not. That''s good. If he''d seen my original form, then wouldn''t my 400,000 years in the Heavenly Tribulation have been in vain? How embarrassing would that be if it got out? At the time, you must have possessed this young friend''s spiritual space, and you surely taught him how to condense the Invincible Elixir, which allowed these young friends to have an Invincible Nascent Soul during their Nascent Soul Stage. That''s why I arranged the Supreme Haotian Golden Que Thunder. When the Heavenly Tribulation detects someone undergoing the tribulation with an Invincible Nascent Soul, this Thunder Tribulation will descend. However, just this method of detection isn''t appropriate because the one undergoing tribulation might use other methods to get through the Thunder Tribulation, or perhaps they condensed their Invincible Elixir on their own. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang carefully recalled the past, and it seemed that his Invincible Elixir indeed had nothing to do with Fairy Eternity; he first condensed the Invincible Elixir by himself before Fairy Eternity told him it was called the Invincible Elixir. What Fairy Eternity did was just save him the trouble of figuring out how to use the Invincible Elixir by directly telling him how to use it. And then, I arranged the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, which is absolutely impossible for those in the Nascent Soul Stage to pass through. Should you, Immortal, reveal yourself, the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation would automatically dissipate. Yingtian Immortal, grinding his teeth, looked at Lu Yang and said, Who would have thought? The lad actually managed to get through the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation without relying on you! He was merely a lingering thought left behind by Ying Tian Immortal''s original form, which after 400,000 years, had mostly depleted its power. His control over the Heavenly Tribulation was limited; otherwise, he would have already caused the Qian Heaven Thunder to strike. The only strength he had left was barely enough to meet Fairy Eternity once; he had to use it wisely. Fortunately, when one transitions from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Spirit Transformation Stage, they still have to face the Heart Devil Tribulation. If this lad recognizes you, Immortal, you''ll definitely become his inner demon. Sure enough, you appeared in his Heart Devil Tribulation. That''s when I was certain you were inside this lad''s body. Lu Yang listened in complete astonishment, Are you sure that was my inner demon? An inner demon is either something that instills fear or something one is willing to sink into helplessly. Lu Yang felt that including Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity in his harem didn''t fit with either of those possibilities. Of course, it was your inner demon, Ying Tian Immortal said calmly. If you think back to the scene of the Heart Devil Tribulation, don''t you feel afraid? When Lu Yang thought of his memories possibly being noticed by Eldest Senior Sister, he shuddered in fear. Turns out this Heart Devil Tribulation isn''t about recalling scenes that I''m afraid of but creating scenes that make me afraid! Who has ever heard of a Heart Devil Tribulation like this! Fairy Eternity sensed something was off, Little Yang, you encountered me in your Heart Devil Tribulation, and it made you feel afraid. What happened during your tribulation? Dare Lu Yang say that he had enjoyed the favor of both Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity, embracing them left and right? He would have to be tired of living to divulge that. He spoke tearfully, In my Heart Devil Tribulation, Fairy, you changed completely, kept hitting me, and it felt so strange. But I saw you grinning foolishly the whole time? You don''t understand, Fairy. That was a forced smile, meant to keep you from worrying about me outside. Seeing how pitiful Little Yang was, Fairy Eternity lovingly stroked Lu Yang''s head, Don''t cry, don''t cry, it''s okay. How could I ever beat you? As Lu Yang kept crying, sobbing deeply, and seemed inconsolable, Fairy Eternity made a determined decision, ready to give up her original successor: How about this, from now on, let Miss Yun be the third Bean Emperor, and you can be the second. This so frightened Lu Yang that he stopped crying immediately. How come his crying seemed to bring him closer and closer to realizing his inner demon? Yingtian Immortal: No, Immortal, why does this feel so strange? Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 890 Chapter 890: Chapter 889: The Origin of Ashy Bean Chapter 890: Chapter 889: The Origin of Ashy Bean Are you Lu Yang? Yingtian Immortal asked calmly. Yingtian Immortal senior, you know of me too? Lu Yang was pleasantly surprised; he hadn''t even introduced himself yet. I''ve been watching from the heavens when you tried to deceive the Thunder Tribulation by changing your name just now. To think that you''ve learned to defy fate at the Nascent Soul Stage, truly a talent to be reckoned with. Lu Yang wasn''t sure how to respond to that: whether to carry on with what Yingtian Immortal had said, or to correct him by saying that what he learned was not to defy fate, but to change his name. Fortunately, Fairy Eternity stepped in to change the subject. Fairy Eternity asked, After the fall of this immortal, what happened then? As the thoughts of Yingtian Immortal persisted from ancient times to the present, he must know more than Ao Ling and Lianyi. After the four of us learned about your future demise, we took various measures to prevent it, such as Suiyue often using the Time Dao Fruit to foresee the future, and my true form splitting a part of itself to hide me within the Thunder Tribulation to observe your movements, while Jiuchong and Kirin sought the ''sixth Immortal''. Just the day before your incident, Time Immortal still foresaw your future, but he saw a future where nothing happened. On the day of the incident, about half an hour after I saw you enter the abode, your aura suddenly fluctuated intensely, and then completely disappearedCyour physical body, soul, Dao Fruit, everything was gone, and all beings forgot about your existence. Fairy Eternity frowned; she couldn''t remember this part, which suggested that something was indeed amiss with her at the time. My true form and the other three noticed your abnormality and rushed to the North Star, sealing off the place. And soon, in a corner of the North Star, we found an unknown Immortal. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No one knows how that Immortal was able to act within your abode to kill you silently without leaving any traces of battle, nor do we know how that Immortal escaped from right under my watch. A staggering celestial battle began shortly thereafter; the prowess of that Immortal exceeded our expectations, capable of holding their own against the four of us without falling behind. No, one could say that only with such strength, would it be possible to kill you. That Immortal did not fight us to the death; they kept fleeing throughout the battle, and indeed, they managed to escape. To prevent that Immortal from escaping, the four of us refined the stars into a continent and set up the Four Immortals'' seal beneath it; only with your resurrection, Fairy Eternity, and the addition of our combined powers, could we break that seal. It was all to force that Immortal to resurrect Fairy Eternity. Clearly, that Immortal didn''t fall for it, preferring to remain trapped within the boxed world rather than resurrect Fairy Eternity. The Immortal''s unwillingness to resurrect you was anticipated, so we opted for the original methodCthe Power of Faith. Do you remember the Buddhism we fabricated? That was an experiment centered around the Power of Faith. Although you didn''t pay much attention to Buddhism, Qinghe took it very seriously, as it is all about your story. Qinghe conducted thorough research on the Power of Faith, even surpassing the four of us. According to Qinghe''s view, the Power of Faith could condense into a physical body, which is to say, your body, Fairy Eternity. To gather the Power of Faith, my true form and the other three established the Fire Dynasty. Ten thousand years after the establishment of the Fire Dynasty, the Imperial Shi Clan gave birth to a prodigy who, based on the insight into the Dao Fruit, attained Immortality and was given the Dao name ''Imperial Historian,'' referred to by the people as ''Imperial Historian Immortal''. With the ability to perceive past, present, and future through the Dao Fruit, my true form requested him to observe the murder process, yet he saw nothing. Xiao Ling told me about it. Lu Yang, you''ve met Ao Ling? Then that saves trouble. She must have told you about ''Heavenly Court'' and ''Underworld,'' right? It is about shaping my flesh with the faith of Heavenly Court and summoning the Eternity Dao Fruit with the belief system of the Underworld, or using the Underworld belief system to condense the Reincarnation Dao Fruit. With the power of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit, reversing life and death, resurrecting you. Hold on, are you saying the Underworld system can condense a Reincarnation Dao Fruit? Fairy Eternity interrupted the Yingtian Immortal, Ao Ling had never mentioned this to her before. Ao Ling didn''t tell you? Oh right, she fell into a deep sleep when the Fire Dynasty was established, about twenty thousand years ago. At that time, the Underworld was not yet fully developed, and the concept of Reincarnation Dao Fruit had not emerged, so it''s normal for her not to know. Only in the end, the Underworld didn''t manage to condense a Reincarnation Dao Fruit, they condensed an Initial Form of Reincarnation Dao Fruit instead. Yingtian Immortal shook his head and sighed, regretting the decision to establish the Underworld on behalf of his true self, It''s this Initial Form of Reincarnation Dao Fruit that caused a big problem. Unable to resurrect the deceased? Fairy Eternity asked curiously. Yingtian Immortal continued to shake his head with a regretful expression, The Initial Form of Reincarnation Dao Fruit indeed can resurrect the dead, and it did indeed resurrect you. But what was resurrected was not you in the Immortal stage, but you in the Semi-Immortal stage. Lu Yang''s pupils gradually narrowed, as he seemed to realize how Grey Bean came to be. Fairy Eternity had two Semi-Immortal stages; one was during the Initial Form of Annihilation Dao Fruit, the other was during the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. You resurrected Ashy Bean?! Yingtian Immortal looked at Lu Yang with confusion, Who is Ashy Bean? Yingtian Immortal was not yet aware of Fairy Eternity''s full name. Never mind, please continue, Senior Yingtian Immortal. Didn''t you once achieve Semi-Immortality through the Initial Form of Annihilation Dao Fruit? Later on, Time Immortal persuaded you, saying that achieving immortality that way was not the strongest; it would be better to return to nature and attain immortality through the natural Dao. You cut yourself, stripped away the part of yourself that possessed the Initial Form of Annihilation Dao Fruit and killed it; then you returned to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage and re-condensed the Dao Fruit Outline. What the Underworld resurrected was, in fact, you who once killed yourself, the one who had the Initial Form of Annihilation Dao Fruit! Lu Yang began to understand how Grey Bean came about, but there were still some things he didn''t quite grasp, and he cautiously raised his hand, May I interrupt with a question? Ask away. Yingtian Immortal was quite friendly towards Lu Yang, the Junior Cultivator who resurrected the immortal. That Fairy who possessed the Initial Form of the Annihilation Dao Fruit, she''s the same as the Heavenly Court Master of the Fire Dynasty, right? Lu Yang wanted to confirm that these two were the same person first. Right. We''ve met her in the East Sea, and how should I put it her personality is somewhat different from the current Fairy, very cold and aloof. Did something go wrong when you resurrected her? From the brief encounter in the East Sea, that Grey Bean acted decisively, was calm and collected, and coldly detached, completely different from the current Fairy Eternity. Yingtian Immortal did not quite understand what Lu Yang meant. Isn''t being cold and aloof quite normal? That was her personality before. Ah? Chapter 891 Chapter 891: Chapter 890 The Heart of a Child Chapter 891: Chapter 890 The Heart of a Child Seeing Lu Yang''s strong reaction, it was now Yingtian Immortal''s turn to be surprised. You don''t know? Fairy Eternity''s personality was different from what it is now. I remember the time when Fairy Eternity defeated me and Kirin during the Foundation Establishment Stage with her Golden Core Realm and said with a cold face, ''So-called geniuses are no more than this.'' At that moment, I thought that attitude was incredibly cool, and I often tried to emulate that feeling. Yingtian Immortal was drawn back to memories from over four hundred thousand years ago, in a bamboo forest, where he and Qilin Immortal lay defeated on the ground. Fairy Eternity stood in her green attire and bamboo hat, her demeanor indifferent and icy, her eyes full of contempt for all living beings. He believed that was how a true master should look! Fairy Eternity challenged those beyond her level with an invincible might, forming the Invincible Elixir. Then, wielding the Invincible Elixir and Invincible Nascent Soul, she roamed the world unchallenged, defeating all challengers and earning a great reputation. Back then, everyone''s legs would go soft at the sight of her. Lu Yang imagined the scene described by Yingtian Immortal: Fairy Eternity challenging numerous Golden Core Stage cultivators while at the Foundation Establishment Stage, her coolness biting, and in full view of everyone, forming the Invincible Elixir, defeating her enemies, and striding away with pride. Pretty cool indeed. Afterward, she cut herself with one strike, severing the Annihilation Dao Fruit Embryo from her body, heeding the advice of Time Immortal, and rediscovering her childlike innocence. Yingtian Immortal looked up wistfully, We four were all so envious to see that. Who would have thought that even after experiencing such a dramatic change in her tribe, she could return to the innocence of a child, revert to her original self, and become Immortal by seeking the most natural state? That''s how she became who she is today. A dramatic change in her tribe? Lu Yang recalled the phrase. The Fairy had once mentioned that she was born in a small tribe, which was destroyed by the residual forces of a battle between a man and a beast. When she talked about this topic, the Fairy was clearly melancholic, and Lu Yang, considering her feelings, did not ask further. From what Yingtian Immortal said, the Fairy''s original personality was similar to her current one. It was only after the destruction of her tribe that she became detached. That was to be expected, it would be odd if someone remained optimistic and cheerful after such a catastrophe. Lu Yang understood that the original Fairy Eternity was naively romantic. After the destruction of her tribe, she became aloof and cold. After forming the outline of the Annihilation Dao Fruit, she let go of her past with the guidance of Time Immortal and reverted to her true self, achieving Immortal status. But are you sure, Yingtian Immortal senior, that when the Fairy beat you and Qilin Immortal at that time, she was cold-faced? Fairy, you were a mighty Golden Core Stage cultivator, yet you had an air of ''do not disturb''. Could you really have executed such a cross-level challenge? The more Lu Yang thought about it, the stranger the scene seemed. Fairy Eternity blushed listening to Yingtian Immortal recount her past, staring down and fidgeting with her big toe, too shy to see Lu Yang''s current expression. When Little Yang asked his question, she lifted her head bravely to look at Lu Yang, pouting and poking his arm. What does my expression have to do with it? They were the ones who provoked this Immortal first. With the opponents coming at me, why would I avoid the battle? Besides, back then, Yingtian and Kirin were both capable of defeating Golden Core Stage cultivators while at the Foundation Establishment Stage. So when I fought the two of them at the Golden Core Stage, it was essentially a two-against-one scenario. If anything, I was at a disadvantage! Lu Yang: So you really think defeating them both is a matter of pride, Fairy. Lu Yang still had one more question, That''s not right either. Didn''t Grey Bean destroy the Fire Dynasty? Even the past Fairy wouldn''t do such a thing. Given the harshness of ancient struggles, it was rare for Fairy Eternity to have overcome Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal without silencing them permanently. Especially the Qilin Immortal, a naturally born and bred Kirin, whose value far surpassed that of any heavenly material or earthly treasure. Even so, Fairy Eternity had not dealt a killing blow. Lu Yang figured that if it were Ashy Bean, he would have taken out both the Yingtian Immortal and the Qilin Immortal long ago. Hearing this, the Yingtian Immortal also more or less understood that the Ashy Bean Lu Yang spoke of was none other than the Master of the Heavenly Court from the Fire Dynasty. Yes, that''s the strange part. Although the previous Immortal Eternity was cold and indifferent, her actions were not extreme and she was always restrained. My true body and the other two from Suiyue also believed this, deeming that although the resurrected was in the stage of the Annihilation Dao Fruit Embryo, the problem wasn''t significant. After resurrecting as the Master of the Heavenly Court, she couldn''t remember her original name, the reason for which is unknown. The resurrected Immortal Eternity was on the verge of proving her Dao and becoming an Immortal, so after her resurrection, once she acquired a physical body, she quickly attracted the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and proved her Dao as an Immortal with the Annihilation Dao Fruit. But no one expected that after her ascension, she revealed her true nature, starting a mass slaughter and aiming to destroy the entire Fire Dynasty. At first, her strength was only average, but as she killed more and more people, her strength grew increasingly formidable. Although the power of the Master of the Heavenly Court was increasing, it wasn''t yet to the extent that it couldn''t be suppressed by a combined effort of my true body, Suiyue, Jiuchong, the Kirin, and the Left Historian Immortal from the Five Immortals. At this point, the Yingtian Immortal paused, his tone growing even heavier, But then, at that moment, Suiyue died. Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang both remembered the damaged Firmament Tree beneath the Five Elements Sect, symbolizing that the Time Immortal had once been through a great battle. How did he die! Fairy Eternity asked urgently. The difficulty of killing Time Immortal was second only to her own. The Time Immortal wielded the Time Dao Fruit, which allowed him to reverse time and foresee the future. How could he have been killed? The Yingtian Immortal shook his head, I don''t know. At that time, it was when the Master of the Heavenly Court was starting the rebellion. This thought of mine was also on the Heavenly Court Master''s hit list. The situation was urgent, and I could only hide. I know very little about that battle. However, the one capable of killing the Time Immortal can only be the ''sixth Immortal'' who has always remained hidden. After the death of Time Immortal, my true body and the other Immortals did not join forces again; each fought their own battles. And as you probably all know by now, the Fire Dynasty was overthrown. To prevent the Master of the Heavenly Court from finding my true body through me, I had to sever contact. To avoid the Master of the Heavenly Court, I used the Thunder Tribulation as a cover, never revealing myself again, hiding from causality. Only when a cultivator was passing the Thunder Tribulation could I, through the cultivator''s Inner Demon, guess what changes had taken place in the outside world, all the way until today. Is Time really gone? Fairy Eternity was still reluctant to believe this, as she herself had a way to resurrect, but the Time Immortal had no means of resurrection. When the topic turned to this, the Yingtian Immortal seemed somewhat hesitant, This might not necessarily be the case. As far as I know, after that battle, the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Outline that formed in the Underworld also disappeared. If Time possessed the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Outline, even if he fell, he could potentially be reborn through reincarnation and return in a completely new form. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, both Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were startled. It seemed they did indeed know a cultivator who possessed the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Outline. Chapter 892 Chapter 892: Chapter 891: Advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage Chapter 892: Chapter 891: Advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage While the three were chatting, a door opened in the spiritual space. The woman, dressed in a white gown with golden threads running through the bells tied to her wrist, had an indifferent expression. Eldest Senior Sister, why have you come? Lu Yang exclaimed with joy upon seeing the Eldest Senior Sister. I''ve been watching from the outside world and saw you were stuck in your Heart Demon Tribulation, so I came to check on you. Looking at you now, it seems you''ve encountered some trouble? The Eldest Senior Sister turned her gaze toward the only stranger present. Who are you? Ying Tian Immortal felt as if facing a formidable enemy, for it was his first encounter with an existence whose aura was stronger than his own. Ying Tian Immortal''s aura suddenly changed, becoming unfathomably deep, carrying the thick essence of history, as if he had crossed through the long river of time and the endless dust of the mortal world to arrive here. He vibrated his arms, and his wide sleeves enfolded his forearms as he clasped them behind his back, staring directly into Yun Zhi''s eyes. My name is Ying Tian Immortal. I have seen Daoist Yun Zhi during the Heavenly Tribulation. So it turns out to be a remnant thought of Ying Tian Immortal, one of the Five Ancient Immortals, hidden within the Heavenly Tribulation. Indeed, your methods have their merits. Ying Tian Immortal was startled. Truly a master, she had pinpointed his origin on first meeting, hinting that he was merely a remnant thought with no right to sit on equal footing with her, suggesting that his true self should come instead. Daoist has praised me too highly. However, I did not expect that the future generations would produce such an exceptional figure as you. The younger generation truly inspires awe. A sneer pulled at the corner of Ying Tian Immortal''s heart. He intentionally emphasized that Yun Zhi was from a later generation, gaining the upper hand in terms of seniority, waiting to see how she would respond! Talent is negligible, said Yun Zhi, his tone nonchalant as if discussing a trivial matter. Ying Tian Immortal: How am I to respond to this? But he didn''t have to consider this problem for long. Under the watchful eyes of Lu Yang and the others, Ying Tian Immortal''s form gradually faded, becoming so translucent that the objects behind him could be seen. Ying Tian, is this remnant thought of yours about to exhaust itself? Since he was about to disappear, there was no need to put on airs. Ying Tian Immortal brought his two fingers together, pressed them against his temple, flicked them outwards, and said with a hearty laugh, Then I shall take my leave. Although I do not know where my true self may be, I still hope you can find him. Soon after, Ying Tian Immortal vanished as if he had never appeared. Eldest Senior Sister conjured three Emperor''s Chairs out of thin air, gesturing for Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity to take a seat, her movements as skilled as if she were in her own spiritual space. So what did you two do to summon a remnant thought of Ying Tian Immortal over here? Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity honestly recounted the process of passing the tribulation, from overcoming the Heart Demon Tribulation to the moment Ying Tian Immortal left, mentioning the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Outline. Upon hearing Fairy Eternity''s past experiences, Yun Zhi''s eyes showed a hint of pity, well-concealed. So you two mean to say that Junior Brother Li is the reincarnation of Time Immortal? Eldest Senior Sister nodded, choosing to say no more. Then, what are your thoughts on Grey Immortal''s transformation? Why is her personality different from the original fairy, and why does she want to overthrow the Fire Dynasty? Lu Yang analyzed, Judging by Elder Ying Tian Immortal''s description, the more people Ashy Bean kills, the stronger she becomes, to the point where any one of the Four Ancient Immortals couldn''t defeat her. So, junior brother, you also think that the more people Grey Immortal kills, the stronger she becomes, and you attribute this to the characteristics of the Annihilation Dao Fruit? Lu Yang shook his head, Whether it is a feature of the Annihilation Dao Fruit, I do not know, but she certainly does not become stronger by killing more people. ` If that were the case, she would have already started destroying the world in the 300,000 years since the Fire Dynasty fell. ` From her wanting to kill Ao Ling and her wanting to kill me, I tend to believe that she only wants to kill those who are aware of her existence, that is, those who know she exists. ` And since the people of the Fire Dynasty all knew of her, that''s why she became stronger as she killed more. ` Eldest Senior Sister was quite satisfied with Lu Yang''s analytical process, not being confused by the surface information, Correct, it is the same as what I had thought. ` It''s just that I wonder why she is so eager to become stronger and why it differs from the usual cold demeanor of a fairy. I suspect it has to do with the Power of Faith. ` Go on? ` Although I don''t know much about the Power of Faith, some clues can be seen from the events concerning the Island Master of Penglai Island in the East Sea. ` The Power of Faith is a double-edged sword; it can make one stronger but can also control one''s mind. ` The Immortal''s Body of Grey Bean is formed by the Power of Faith, and surely it includes the faith of the Four Ancient Immortals. ` It is possible that the Four Ancient Immortals themselves didn''t realize that their thoughts not only contained the resurrection of Fairy Eternity but also the hope that after the fairy''s resurrection, they could join forces to kill the original murderer. ` Even if Fairy Eternity is revived, there is a debt of life and death to be settled, a vengeance that cannot be left unavenged! ` Influenced by this train of thought, Grey Bean could have undergone another change atop the frosty fairy personality, becoming unscrupulous in her pursuit of strength. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ` You''re thinking along the same lines as I am, but there''s another possibility that you, Junior Brother, have overlooked. ` What is it? ` The thoughts about becoming stronger in the Power of Faith might not originate from the Four Ancient Immortals, but could also come from that murderer. ` Lu Yang was shocked. Oh, how could he have forgotten this? Over the past hundred thousand years, the murderer just watched the Four Ancient Immortals resurrect Fairy Eternity, indifferent? ` There must have been some action taken. ` Enough about this for now, Junior Brother, don''t forget you''re still in the middle of Passing Tribulation, with one final step left. Eldest Senior Sister stood up, making the three Emperor''s Chairs vanish. ` Reminded by Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang then remembered that his tribulation was not yet over. ` The most critical part of bodily refinement and transformation hadn''t even begun! ` Has Elder Brother Lu Yang''s Heart Devil Tribulation not ended yet? Tao Yaoye looked worriedly at Lu Yang, who was floating in the air in the distance. ` Hey, look, he moved, Elder Brother Lu Yang moved! A Void Refinement Stage Senior Brother, with keen eyes, saw Lu Yang''s finger move slightly, which meant that the Heart Devil Tribulation was finally over. ` Sure enough, Lu Yang, who was flying atop Sky Gate Mountain, opened his eyes and his entire temperament was different. ` The energy of the Supreme Heaven Golden Palace Thunder still lingered in Lu Yang''s body, formerly suppressed by him, and now he planned to use this power for his bodily refinement. ` Lu Yang released the suppression, allowing the thunder energy to flow through his body, strengthening every muscle and meridian. ` Unlike the painful period of tribulation, the refinement process felt tingly and quite comfortable, with every pore in his body striving to open and absorb the external Spiritual Energy, transforming it into spiritual essence within him. ` Spiritual Energy Pool, Spiritual Power, Spiritual Space, the resilience of meridians his whole person was rejuvenated, a thorough transformation. ` The results of the thunder refinement were surprisingly good, a refinement of Heavenly Tribulation more powerful than even the foremost-ranked Three Pure Thunder Tribulation, something no Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator had ever experienced. ` Lu Yang looked inside his Dantian and saw the Nascent Soul start to develop cracks, then gradually disintegrate, releasing an even purer and stronger energy. A new form of energy began to coalesce, and eventually, a primordial spirit the size of Lu Yang himself took shape. ` Thunder refinement, Nascent Soul to primordial spirit. ` Lu Yang successfully advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage! Chapter 893 Chapter 893: Chapter 892: Changes in the Divinity Transformation Stage Chapter 893: Chapter 892: Changes in the Divinity Transformation Stage ` Finally ascended to the Divinity Transformation Stage, Lu Yang let out a sigh of relief. From the Nascent Soul Stage to the Divinity Transformation Stage, this was an earth-shattering change. Both status and strength had greatly improved compared to before. Many cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage were halted by the tribulation lightning, unable to make further progress. In the eyes of the higher-ups, cultivators at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul Stages were talents who hadn''t yet fully grown. Only those who had endured countless hardships without dying and had cultivated to the Divinity Transformation Stage could be considered fully grown talents. At this stage, major forces would start teaching their disciples how to manage a sect, how to balance other powers, how to create alliances Wait, didn''t I start managing the sect when I was at the Foundation Establishment Stage? Although my status hasn''t changed much, my strength has truly increased. At the initial realm of Spiritual Transcendence, my combat power is comparable to cultivators in the early stage of the Integration Period, completely skipping the Void Refinement Stage! Defeating opponents beyond one''s rank, and moreover, jumping across two major realms, what a terrifying concept! Take Elder Brother Dai Bufan in the early stage of Integration oh, Elder Brother Dai has made a breakthrough, I can''t beat him. Consider Senior Brother Ji Hongwen in the early stage of Integration seems like I can''t beat him either. At the initial realm of Spiritual Transcendence, my combat power is on par with Integration Period cultivators outside of our sect, but the condition is that the Integration Period cultivators don''t use the power of rules! In a First Class Sect, I would have enough stature to become an Elder. Junior Brother Lu, congratulations, someone said. The thunder tribulation surrounding Sky Gate Mountain dissipated, and all the senior and junior brothers and sisters rushed to congratulate Lu Yang. Lu Yang had faced thunder tribulation twice consecutively, which was unprecedented in the thirty-thousand-year history of the cultivation world, a feat that would definitely be recorded in history books, with a renown even more terrifying than that of Master of All Laws during the Great Yu Early Period. Junior Brother Lu, the first thunder tribulation you endured is unheard of, have you thought of a name for it? When cultivators encounter an unknown type of thunder tribulation during their tribulation, they have the absolute right to name it first. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just like the person who initially called their constitution Single Body Spiritual RootCthough the naming taste was ordinary, it became the official name; names like Pure Yang Spirit Root were considered aliases or colloquial terms. Without a second thought, Lu Yang blurted out a name that Immortal Ying Tian had already decided on long ago, Of course, it should be called the Supreme In the spiritual space, Fairy Eternity, tugging at Lu Yang''s sleeve, raised her little head, her large watery eyes looking up at him. Little Yang, wouldn''t it be great to call it Invincible Divine Thunder? Lu Yang had never been looked at by Fairy Eternity this way before, and his heart instantly softened, heeding her suggestion. Of course, it should be called Invincible Divine Thunder. The senior brothers and sisters looked at each other with strange expressions, finding Junior Brother Lu''s naming skills incredibly unique. Junior Brother Lu certainly has a distinct taste. No wonder you have achieved so much today, truly thinking unlike ordinary people. Good one, Invincible Divine Thunder, Fairy Eternity, seeing her effort pay off, immediately let go of Lu Yang''s sleeve, raised her little hands and began to celebrate by bouncing and jumping around. Lu Yang finally realized what a foolish thing he had just done and covered his head in anguish; why did he impulsively listen to Fairy Eternity''s silly words. Xuanyuan Sword Master, you''ve done very well, I will catch up with you very soon, said Gu Junye with sparkling eyes, not so much looking at Lu Yang as at the Xuanyuan Sword Master from his past life, the leading swordsmanship figure who lived by the sword, was infatuated with sword art, and reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Elder Brother Lu Yang, congratulations, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, and Li Haoran congratulated him. They were just slightly behind Lu Yang in terms of cultivation progress and would also soon face their tribulation. Seeing Lu Yang''s successful tribulation and his heroic demeanor filled them with confidence, wishing to quickly pass through their own tribulations and catch up to Lu Yang''s pace. Now, Lu Yang looked at Li Haoran with completely different eyes. The reincarnation of Time Immortal, he had defeated Li Haoran back in the late Nascent Soul Stage, which practically amounted to defeating Time Immortal by rounding up, an utterly magnificent feat! ` ` Every time he thought about it, Lu Yang couldn''t help but smile from ear to ear. After bidding farewell to the senior brothers and junior brothers who had kindly congratulated him, Lu Yang finally began to introspect and take stock of the gains brought by this breakthrough. The most noticeable change was that his Spiritual Space had expanded tenfold. If previously the Spiritual Space could accommodate a Daming Palace built by Fairy Eternity, now it could hold ten of those. Fairy Eternity could start constructing the Imperial Palace of the Great Bean Dynasty, with various domains such as the Chief of Staff''s office, Yangxin Hall, and Shangqing Palace. However, Fairy Eternity had no such plans for the moment; the vast expanse of Spiritual Space was blank, devoid of any structures. Next was the primordial spirit. This had been promoted from the Nascent Soul, and if it left the body, it would be as tall as Lu Yang. It could depart from the body for long periods and over great distances to explore, surveil, or complete tasks, essentially acting as a clone. Other Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators'' primordial spirits couldn''t achieve a clone-like effect, only those like Lu Yang''s Invincible Nascent Soul, which had been subjugated and promoted through his own beating, could do so. The primordial spirit, just like the Nascent Soul, obeyed Lu Yang''s commands, sparing Lu Yang from the need to endure beatings from beginning to end, only being able to overcome them in the late stages of Spirit Transformation. Lu Yang took a careful look at his primordial spirit and suddenly felt a pang of shock. Wait a minute, I remember that the Invincible Nascent Soul was nine-tenths similar to me. Why does it look less and less like me now?! Logically, the primordial spirit should look exactly like the cultivator. In the past, the Invincible Nascent Soul was nine-tenths similar to him, but now the primordial spirit only retained a little more than eight-tenths likeness. Fairy Eternity, lying in the Spiritual Space while yawning, found Little Yang''s concern to be foolish: Isn''t that normal? When I borrowed your body in the Imperial City, I also cultivated on your behalf. Lu Yang slapped his forehead, right, how could he have forgotten about that. Fairy, how about you don''t cultivate on my behalf from now on? Fairy Eternity considered Lu Yang''s well-being: How could that be? If I occupy your body for leisure, it wouldn''t be right to let your cultivation fall behind, would it? Fairy, can your kindness be directed toward something proper? Lu Yang continued to examine himself and found that his will seemed to be able to influence the spiritual essence in the surroundings. Is this the ability described in the texts, where Divine Transformation Stage can initially communicate with heaven and earth, manipulating spiritual essence? The ability to manipulate rules during the Body Integration Realm is an evolution of the Divine Transformation Stage''s foundational communication with heaven and earth. In a battle between two Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, what''s compared isn''t just combat power, but also the degree to which they can communicate with heaven and earth. Another change was in the Dantian, which had transformed into a Spiritual Energy Pool, used to store vast amounts of spiritual essence, eliminating the need to consume elixirs or absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth while fighting, as was necessary in the Nascent Soul Stage. What a fragrant smell, Lu Yang''s nose twitched as he caught a familiar scent. Here, Junior Brother, try the freshly ripe Immortal Peaches, Yun Zhi said, bringing over a basket of Immortal Peaches and placing them in front of Lu Yang. Immortal Peaches also have the effect of solidifying the realm, which is especially suitable after a breakthrough. Eldest Senior Sister, did you find that Heavenly Root? Lu Yang was quite surprised; he thought he would never taste a second Immortal Peach in his lifetime. Yun Zhi shook her head: I haven''t found it. I just planted the peach pit left from the last Immortal Peach, and it happened to have ripened. Now it was Fairy Eternity''s turn to be puzzled: Huh? It can work like that? I remember that the peach pit left by the Heavenly Root would only grow into an ordinary peach, wouldn''t it? I have my methods, Yun Zhi said calmly. Really? Fairy Eternity remained unconvinced. Fairy Senior. What is it? If you talk again, there won''t be any peaches left for you. Fairy Eternity immediately possessed Lu Yang: Little Yang, save some for me. Chapter 894 Chapter 894: Chapter 893: Good Things are Meant to be Shared Chapter 894: Chapter 893: Good Things are Meant to be Shared ` Immortal Peaches were so rare that both Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity found them delicious; one can imagine how scrumptious they must be. The scene where Lu Yang was grievously possessed by Fairy Eternity while the Eldest Senior Sister remained indifferent, even showing a trace of a smile, was terrifying. Fairy, don''t eat them all. I want to let Junior Sister Tao and the others have a taste too, Lu Yang protested. With a basket full of Immortal Peaches before him, Lu Yang couldn''t bear to enjoy them alone. This Immortal has no intention of eating them all. I just wanted to taste one to remember the flavor, Fairy Eternity said as she wiped her mouth and returned the body to Lu Yang. Eldest Senior Sister, may I share these Immortal Peaches with the others? he asked. These Immortal Peaches are yours. Whether you wish to eat them yourself or share them is up to you, the Eldest Senior Sister agreed happily. It was a good thing that the Junior Brother was willing to share. She had picked these Immortal Peaches from the Secret Realm, and if the Junior Brother wanted more, she could just pick them again. After solidifying your realm, don''t forget to continue writing the cultivation technique, Yun Zhi reminded. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang immediately made a sour face. The pleasant mood from the breakthrough and eating peaches was gone. Thinking about continuing the cultivation technique gave him a headache; now, he didn''t know how many days he would have to stay in the Scripture Pavilion. Third Senior Sister, I have something great for you, Lu Yang said as he first sought out his fellow disciple Gan Tian, who was also residing on Sky Gate Mountain. Gan Tian, as always, sat by the stream playing her zither with her eyes covered by a black cloth, seemingly in unity with nature. She was in the process of comprehending the Unity of Heaven and Man. What a fragrant peach smell. Gan Tian sensed the aroma of the Immortal Peach from afar; she had tasted many strange fruits in the Demon Territory, but none compared to this. It is said to be the product of a Heavenly Root, a genuine Immortal Fruit. Gan Tian was somewhat embarrassed, Junior Brother, I didn''t give you a celebratory gift for your breakthrough, and now you''ve brought a gift to your Senior Sister. How about this? Let me play ''Sunshine over White Snow'' for you on my zither to help you communicate with heaven and earth, would that be okay? she offered. Then, I would be most grateful, Senior Sister, he responded. As Gan Tian''s slender jade fingers gently brushed the zither strings, a faint fragrance seemed to permeate the air. Even the birdsong around fell silent to the melody. As she played Sunshine over White Snow, the tune slowly meandered like a clear mountain stream trickling down, or like a warm and gentle spring breeze gracing one''s face. Lu Yang closed his eyes, his perception spreading involuntarily, feeling the rustling of grass in the forest, the shifts of nature. His initial vague sense of connection with the heaven and earth after his breakthrough into the Spirit Transformation Stage became clear, with real sensations of controlling the surrounding environment; his entire soul was elevated. Oh right, musical cultivation also has this effect. I''ll have Zhu Tian play a piece for you too, Fairy Eternity remembered, thinking of Zhu Tian who was proficient in all kinds of musical performances. Where did these Immortal Peaches come from? Gan Tian asked while holding an Immortal Peach. The Eldest Senior Sister said she grew them. Gan Tian pondered. Grown by the Eldest Senior Sister? She recalled the Eldest Senior Sister mentioning that the Secret Realm she stayed in was full of peach blossoms and peaches. Could there be a connection? Task Hall. Familiar with the place, Lu Yang walked to the deepest part, unobstructed by anyone. Elder Brother Dai had said that Lu Yang could seek him out anytime. Elder Brother Dai, are you busy? Lu Yang knocked and entered. Dai Bufan involuntarily shivered at the sight of Lu Yang. Even though he had watched the entire process of Lu Yang''s breakthrough, and had just returned from Sky Gate Mountain not long ago, seeing Lu Yang in his own room always gave him an ominous feeling. It was as if at any second, Lu Yang would start elaborating on something untoward he had done in the outside world. From Transcendance Tribulation Stage to Immortal, it was a precedent. ` Although he had not gone out this time, it did not mean there were no issues. Dai Bufan watched Lu Yang warily, You wouldn''t have come over to tell me that you encountered an Immortal during your Heavenly Tribulation, would you? Lu Yang: Elder Brother Dai, did you gain the ability to foresee the future after your breakthrough to the Mid Integration Stage? Lu Yang chuckled, pulling out an Immortal Peach from behind, Elder Brother Dai, what are you talking about? How could I cause trouble every time? I just thought that managing the Task Hall is not easy for you, and I just so happen to have something good on hand, so I wanted to offer you a taste of something fresh. Is this the very Immortal Peach that is rumoured to extend one''s lifespan? Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The information collected in Imperial City had once mentioned this Immortal Peach. Right. Although he felt somewhat embarrassed to accept a gift from his junior brother, after much thought, Dai Bufan accepted the Immortal Peach, If you need any information in the future, just come to me. After Lu Yang left, Dai Bufan inspected the Immortal Peach for a moment, then left the Task Hall and went to an ancient tomb hidden in the depths of Seek Dao Sect, by a cliffside. He came to the main chamber of the tomb, where a coffin black as ink stood. In front of the coffin was an empty plate, where Dai Bufan placed the Immortal Peach. He then lit three incense sticks, offered three bows towards the coffin, and inserted them into a small incense burner. Master, remember to eat if you wake up. This was the cultivation retreat of the Grand Elder. It was here that Lu Yang had first learned ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch.'' After giving Man Gu the Immortal Peach, Lu Yang went to see Tao Yaoye at Dust Free Peak. Tao Yaoye held the Immortal Peach with great fondness. Her surname was Tao, and Elder Brother Lu had given her a precious Immortal PeachCwas he hinting at something? Junior Sister Tao, the Immortal Peach has the effect of solidifying one''s realm. If possible, I suggest you consume it after breaking through to the Divine Transformation Stage. Tao Yaoye nodded obediently, making Lu Yang reflect for a moment. Among the female cultivators he knew, only Junior Sister Tao was obedient. As for individuals like Fairy Eternity or the Eldest Senior Sister, when was it his turn to talk? The last Immortal Peach Lu Yang decided to give to Li Haoran. Old Meng is following the Immortal in his cultivation, he must be living an enviable Immortal''s life, with no lack of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. He won''t miss this single bite. For me? Li Haoran was deeply moved. He did not expect Elder Brother Lu to still remember him when such good fortune came. He had thought Elder Brother Lu would only seek him out when he needed someone to practice with. Lu Yang said earnestly, Junior Brother Li, I am now a Cultivator in the Divine Transformation Stage. How could I forget about you when I come across such treasures? Li Haoran: You simply want to show off that you''ve reached the Divine Transformation Stage, right? Do you recognize the scent of the Immortal Peach? Doesn''t it feel very familiar? Lu Yang tried to awaken Li Haoran''s past life. The Five Ancient Immortals often ate Immortal Peaches, especially the Time Immortal and his peers who, after eating the food prepared by Fairy Eternity and then consuming Immortal Peaches, would surely consider it a delicacy of the mortal world, leaving a lasting impression. If he could awaken the memories of the first life, it would be of great benefit, whether for the matters relating to the end of the Fire Dynasty or Li Haoran himself. A familiar feeling? Li Haoran found himself confused by Lu Yang''s question. Elder Brother Lu means Qin Haoran has eaten Immortal Peaches? How is that possible? If he had access to Immortal Peaches, he wouldn''t have needed to take out a loan. The capacity to extend one''s lifespan without restrictions, such an item would be a hot commodity even at an auction for those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Yang felt somewhat disheartened. Indeed, until now, Junior Brother Li hadn''t even fully received Qin Haoran''s memories, let alone those of the first life. He feared that even if Fairy Eternity herself were present in the flesh, he still wouldn''t be able to recall the memories of his first life. Chapter 895 Chapter 895: Chapter 894: The Uses of the Primordial Spirit Chapter 895: Chapter 894: The Uses of the Primordial Spirit After unsuccessfully attempting to awaken Li Haoran''s first life memory, and taking the opportunity to repeatedly boast about his own advancement to the Spirit Transformation Stage, Lu Yang headed to the Scripture Pavilion with satisfaction. Meanwhile, Li Haoran was forcefully hammering away at exotic metals, determined to catch up with Lu Yang''s cultivation progress as soon as possible to prevent him from coming to boast in front of him again. Not long ago, Lu Yang had visited the Scripture Pavilion to study various knowledge about Thunder Tribulation in preparation for passing it. Regrettably, he didn''t use any of the knowledge he learned when the time came to pass the tribulation. As always, Lu Yang perused through the cultivation techniques, trying to draw inspiration from other methods to make them his own. Most Divine Transformation Stage techniques focus on two aspects: one is how to utilize the full potential of the primordial spirit, such as Primordial Spirit Out of Body, Primordial Spirit Combat, and so on. This was of little use to Lu Yang, as his primordial spirit was no different from a real person in flexibility; there was no need to deliberately cultivate further in this aspect. The other focus was on how to effectively communicate with heaven and earth, a domain that Lu Yang had not been exposed to before and something every Divine Transformation Stage cultivator needed to do. The more smoothly one communicates with heaven and earth, the easier it will be to advance to the Void Refinement Stage and the Body Integration Realm later on, and the easier it would be to establish rules subsequently. The common methods for communicating with heaven and earth involve more interaction with nature, whether it be in the solitude of the mountains and forests or in bustling mortal realms; simply secluding oneself for cultivation wouldn''t work. Lu Yang clutched a stack of cultivation techniques, all carefully selected by him that might help him to further develop his own Divine Transformation level skills. This time, I won''t let Eldest Senior Sister make any more changes no matter what! Lu Yang felt that as a Divine Transformation Stage cultivator capable of standing on his own, he should not rely on Eldest Senior Sister for everything. It''s just Divine Transformation Stage techniques, easily solved! Divine Transformation Stage techniques were much more abstruse than those of the Nascent Soul Stage, and many cultivators who had just entered the Divine Transformation Stage needed to study several days just to understand one. But Lu Yang was different; from the beginning of his cultivation journey, he had studied various techniques and had long since formed a system to understand them. Applying this system to any technique, he could get the gist of it. Soon, Lu Yang was so exhausted that he lay sprawled across the desk. No good, there are still too many techniques. While understanding them posed no challenge, the vast amount of information contained in the techniques was enormous; after reading five books in a row, Lu Yang felt dizzy and sleepy. Why don''t you try letting your primordial spirit help you read the techniques? Fairy Eternity suggested. Can the primordial spirit be used for that? When Lu Yang learned techniques, he had never seen any mention of such a use for the primordial spirit. This is none other than the Invincible Nascent Soul, how can it be on the same level as the primordial spirits of ordinary mortals? Lu Yang thought it wouldn''t hurt to try and summoned his primordial spirit, which closely resembled himself, Little Nascent, go find two reference Divine Transformation Stage techniques. Not all techniques in use could serve as reference techniques, such as the Single Body Spiritual Root lineage which held no reference valueCthis was to test whether the primordial spirit had the ability to discern. Quickly, the primordial spirit brought back a stack of techniques to Lu Yang, and upon inspection, they indeed were all techniques beneficial to him. Lu Yang randomly selected a technique, Take this, read it through. The primordial spirit obediently sat down and concentrated, reading intently, analyzing the content and principles of the technique. When the primordial spirit returned to Lu Yang''s body, Lu Yang was amazed to find he had received all the learning content of his primordial spiritCbut the downside was that he also received its fatigue. How about that, impressive isn''t it? Fairy Eternity gloated with pride; she had spent more than a month researching the uses of the primordial spirit and the more she researched, the more she found it to be extremely useful. Take advantage of it while you can, Fairy Eternity kindly reminded him. Once you reach the Body Integration Realm and your Primordial Spirit unifies with you, you won''t be able to use it anymore. Back in her Nascent Soul Stage, she had taken quite a beating from the Invincible Nascent Soul. But once she reached the Divine Transformation Stage, she had her revenge. The primordial spirit can help you cultivate and help you learn, there are so many uses. It''s indeed impressive, Lu Yang sincerely nodded. The time spent getting beaten up in the Nascent Soul Stage wasn''t in vain, as his suffering finally paid off. Then go help me compile the Spirit Transformation stage of the ''Mind Seeing Method'', Lu Yang assigned his primordial spirit an important task that concerned his future destiny. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang himself arranged three chairs against the wall, lied down on them, resting his arm under his head and crossing his legs, squinting his eyes to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the Scripture PavilionCutterly at ease. Right, Fairy, how did you manage to sever yourself with one strike, cutting off the Annihilation Dao Fruit Embryo? Lu Yang asked curiously, feeling that Fairy Eternity was truly formidable, worthy of being the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals. He had previously heard the Ying Tian Immortal praise Fairy Eternity''s action, saying that none of the other four could compare to her, showcasing just how powerful Fairy Eternity really was, with no bluffing involved, truly deserving to be the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals and one of the great beauties of ancient times. Hmph, it was of course by splitting myself into a body at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and a body that possessed the Annihilation Dao Fruit Outline, then using my tribulation body to sever the past! Fairy Eternity lifted her chin slightly, clearly thinking her action at that time was extraordinary. Quick, tell me all about itChow did the battle go? Lu Yang got excited. Fairy indeed lived up to her name, without a Dao Fruit Outline she could still beat her own self that had one. Well, this Immortal started by using the Playing Dead Technique, fell into a deep sleep, and then separated the Transcendance Tribulation Stage body from within. While the Annihilation Dao Fruit Embryo was playing dead, I cleanly, with a snap, finished her off! Lu Yang: How come the battle process isn''t quite what I imagined? Suddenly, Lu Yang shivered as if a great disaster was upon him. He opened his eyes sharply to see Eldest Senior Sister bending over to look at him, holding his primordial spirit in her hand. Junior Brother. Present! Lu Yang jolted up to sit straight, holding his hands on his knees. Your primordial spirit just came to me, asking for help to continue writing your cultivation technique. Can you explain this? Eldest Senior Sister spoke evenly, but the familiar Lu Yang already sensed trouble from her calm tone. This doesn''t look good! Lu Yang glared at his primordial spirit, angry. I asked you to help me compile a cultivation technique, and you went looking for help from someone else! Uh, Eldest Senior Sister, if I say that it was all the primordial spirit''s doing and had nothing to do with me, would you believe it? Eldest Senior Sister continued to look at Lu Yang calmly. Lu Yang had no choice but to honestly explain that he had tasked his primordial spirit with learning and compiling a cultivation technique. An interesting primordial spirit, able to even learn cultivation technique on its own. However, Junior Brother, you must remember, the primordial spirit is there to assist you in learning the cultivation technique; you are the one in control. Yes! Also, Immortal senior, Present! Miss Yun, aren''t you trying to say that you want this Immortal to supervise Little Yang? Don''t worry, I guarantee it won''t misuse the Primordial Spirit, Fairy Eternity said righteously, as if ready to sacrifice her own kin for justice. No, I mean you should stop helping Junior Brother with his cultivation. If this continues, I''m afraid his primordial spirit will change its nature. Chapter 896 Chapter 896: Chapter 895 The Method of Communicating Heaven and Earth Chapter 896: Chapter 895 The Method of Communicating Heaven and Earth To tell the truth, Yun Zhi was shocked the first time she saw the primordial spirit. It looked eighty percent like Junior Brother Lu Yang and twenty percent like Fairy Eternity. Her first reaction was to think that Junior Brother had something going on with Fairy Eternity, such as a spiritual union of sorts. Later, she realized that this was because Fairy Eternity had helped Junior Brother with his cultivation. Even so, the appearance of the primordial spirit still gave her an odd feeling. She felt that if Fairy Eternity continued to help Junior Brother with his cultivation, and the primordial spirit''s appearance changed again, that odd feeling would only become stronger. When in the Nascent Soul Stage it wasn''t so conspicuous, since the Invincible Nascent Soul still looked quite young, and except for Lu Yang himself, others couldn''t really tell whom the Invincible Nascent Soul resembled. But it was different with the Divine Transformation Stage primordial spirit. Considering this, Yun Zhi spoke out to prevent Fairy Eternity from further aiding Junior Brother''s cultivation. Of course, continuing the aid also seriously risked odd transformations. Convinced by Eldest Senior Sister''s earnest guidance, Lu Yang had no choice but to give up the idea of vengefully using the primordial spirit, instead treating it better and letting it help him learn cultivation techniques. Lu Yang and his primordial spirit studying cultivation techniques together doubled the efficiency. And doubled the exhaustion as well. However, with Revival Pills at hand, even doubled levels of exhaustion were a minor issue. These were special Revival Pills that refreshed the mind, complete with Elixir Patterns and Elixir Clouds, the finest among Revival Pills. Lu Yang had made such immense contributions to the Seek Dao Sect that he had a vast number of contribution points to spend. He bought the top-quality Revival Pills in bulk, which was quite extravagant. Considering the single taste of the Revival Pills and the potential for disgust if consumed over a long period, in front of Lu Yang were several small dishes with dips like broad bean paste, fermented tofu, chili sauce, and leek flower sauce Whatever flavor he wanted, he could have. If he ever wanted a dipping sauce that wasn''t stored in his Identity Jade, he would simply send his primordial spirit to the shopping district to buy it, which was very convenient. When the primordial spirit returned, it was stopped at the door for carrying food. Going downstairs, Lu Yang realized his primordial spirit was holding a bunch of skewers, which was not in the instructions. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Needless to say, this was surely something the people from the Eternity Sect had given to the primordial spirit in an attempt to curry favor with him. Lu Yang had stayed in the Scripture Pavilion the entire time, taking only three breaks. The finest Revival Pills weren''t magic; overuse would dilute their effectiveness, so Lu Yang had to slow down his learning progress and lie down in a chair to sleep. The primordial spirit also had the fortune to rest alongside its master. Fairy Eternity had also, rare as it was, not caused any ruckus in the Spiritual Space, providing Lu Yang with a quiet resting place. In the blink of an eye, a month and a half had passed, and the fascinating principles of the Divinity Transformation Stage cultivation techniques had gathered in Lu Yang''s mind. From ancient techniques to the present, he was like a mobile treasury of cultivation methods. Lu Yang spent another half a month breaking down those principles, trying to integrate them with the Mind Seeing Method Nascent Soul chapter. I can write the cultivation technique now! In those two months, Lu Yang was like having a dialogue with cultivators from thirty thousand years past and future, discussing the meanings of techniques, and exploring the significance of cultivation, which brought him significant gains. He was rejuvenated from the inside out, and even his speech and manner were different from before. Lu Yang revealed a confident smile. Indeed, the wisdom of his predecessors should not be underestimated; it gave him a lot of inspiration. The primordial spirit set up the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, grinding and handing over the brush. With brush in hand, Lu Yang wrote fluently as if divinely assisted in one go, thoroughly enjoying it. The understandings of those two months merged and flowed into the cultivation technique. It''s perfectly accomplished! Your cultivation technique needs to be completely rewritten, Yun Zhi said heartlessly and coolly. What? Seeing the astonished look on Lu Yang''s face, Yun Zhi sighed and explained, Junior Brother, it''s commendable that you study others'' techniques to assimilate their strengths, but you''ve forgotten the unique aspects of your own Divinity Transformation Stage. Special property, my primordial spirit? Yes, the most important aspect of the Divine Transformation Stage Cultivation Technique is how it allows you to communicate with heaven and earth. Your technique includes things like worldly experiences, comprehending the vicissitudes of life, playing the zither by the brook, and so on. These methods are useful, but you can have even better ones. What are they? Are you aware that at the brink of death, a cultivator''s perceptive abilities can expand infinitely? Even ordinary people on the verge of death can perceive ghosts and other phenomena they couldn''t before, let alone cultivators. Lu Yang shuddered, You mean to keep me in a near-death state? Yun Zhi shook her head, That''s too dangerous. From what I''ve observed, when your primordial spirit returns to your body, the sensations sync with you. Lu Yang''s eyes lit up, understanding Eldest Senior Sister''s point, Eldest Senior Sister, you mean to have my primordial spirit die in my place? Not to die, but to keep your primordial spirit in a near-death state, Yun Zhi corrected him; there was a difference between the two. Lu Yang nodded repeatedly, almost the same idea. Shall we give it a try? Lu Yang said excitedly, summoning his primordial spirit and commanding it not to flee from any danger it might encounter. Yun Zhi nodded lightly to signal that Lu Yang should step back, then aimed a palm strike at the primordial spirit that remained in its place. If not for Lu Yang''s command, the primordial spirit would have fled long ago. Even before her hand reached the primordial spirit, it became dim as if it were under some immense pressure and extremely weakened. Seeing this, Yun Zhi stopped her attack, signaling that Lu Yang could recall his primordial spirit. Had she exerted any more force, the Junior Brother''s primordial spirit would have collapsed. The moment the primordial spirit returned, Lu Yang knelt on the ground, taking deep breaths, inheriting the spirit''s sensations. The palm strike had been terrifying; even if he had cultivated to the Divinity Transformation Stage, he would still feel like an ant facing a mountainCsuch was the insurmountable gap. Lu Yang''s consciousness blurred, the world spinning around him, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed to the ground, eyes void of life. At this moment, his perceptive abilities intensified limitlessly. He could hear the sound of spiritual essence traversing within his body, sense the movement of Spiritual Energy weaving through tree leaves, feel the solemnity of Sky Gate Mountain Even listening to Third Senior Sister play the zither had never been as clear. As Lu Yang gradually regained consciousness, he realized this was the communication with heaven and earth he sought. If he were to undergo this process several more times, his perception of the world''s changes would become even clearer. Yun Zhi took a drop of water from her Identity Jade, carried it on a leaf, and fed it to Lu Yang. The origin of this water was unknown, but after taking it, Lu Yang felt his consciousness become much clearer. How does it feel? It works! Lu Yang laughed. A near-death state without dangerChow many Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators would envy this. The only downside was that it couldn''t be done consecutively; his primordial spirit was severely damaged and needed time to recover quietly. The strong would stop at nothing to become stronger; Lu Yang didn''t mind sacrificing his primordial spirit in the slightest. As long as it works, Yun Zhi said, nodding as he had expected, You need to incorporate this method into your technique. With this My technique is considered complete then? With this, there''s only sixty percent of your technique that needs modifying. Lu Yang: Isn''t that still a failing grade? Chapter 897 Chapter 897: Chapter 896 Learning the Playing Dead Technique Chapter 897: Chapter 896 Learning the Playing Dead Technique Considering that the remaining sixty percent of the cultivation technique was difficult to revise and not something that could be understood by the junior brother with just a couple of pointersCfor it would complicate matters and potentially hinder Junior Brother Lu''s growthCYun Zhi felt it was simpler and more efficient to make the modifications herself. Leave the matter of the cultivation technique to me, she said. Upon hearing that he did not need to modify the cultivation technique, Lu Yang quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Having the Eldest Senior Sister around was such a blessing, there wasn''t even a need to worry about cultivation techniques. Wait, didn''t I resolve before to complete the cultivation technique on my own without needing the Eldest Senior Sister''s help? Lu Yang was conflicted for a moment but felt he shouldn''t let down the Eldest Senior Sister''s kind intentions. It was best not to bring it up again to avoid straining their sibling relationship. If others heard about it, they might think he wanted to establish his own sect. Little Yang, didn''t you say you wanted to complete your cultivation technique by yourself? Why have you handed it over to Miss Yun? Well, Little Yang, why aren''t you speaking? If the Fairy keeps asking, she''ll lose a key minister of the Great Bean Dynasty. To divert Fairy Eternity''s attention, Lu Yang quickly changed the subject, By the way, Fairy, can one comprehend the universe by using the Playing Dead Technique? Of course not, silly. The Playing Dead Technique causes one to enter a state of deathCyou''d simply die. Comprehending the universe requires entering a near-death state, which is a different matter altogether. Fairy Eternity''s eyes sparkled as she moved closer to Lu Yang, Little Yang, are you interested in the Playing Dead Technique? Do you want to learn it? The Playing Dead Technique is a magic skill that I take great pride in. If you learn it, I guarantee you won''t regret it. Only those close to me are qualified to learn it. Look at Xiao Ling and Lianyi, although they''re Outer Gate Disciples, they are deeply favored by me. I''ve made an exception and taught them the technique. Then there''s Sha Meless. Even though he''s an Inner Gate Servant Disciple, he lacks the fate with immortals, so I won''t teach him! This was the first time Lu Yang had heard about Servant Disciples within the inner gate. Does our Immortal Lineage even need people to do odd jobs? Lu Yang initially wanted to refuse. The Playing Dead Technique didn''t suit the dashing image of a Sword Cultivator like himself, but he couldn''t bring himself to reject the Fairy when he looked into her pleading eyes. Alright, I''ll learn it. Come, call me ''teacher'' and let me hear it, said Fairy Eternity, delighted. This was the first time Little Yang was learning a magic skill from her, making her his teacher as well. If Little Yang were a second-generation Bean Emperor, then she would be considered the Emperor''s Teacher. To appear more like a teacher, Fairy Eternity specifically put on a set of dark, wide scholarly robes and held two books in her hand, looking quite erudite. Lu Yang''s brows twitched at the sight, but then he thought if he were to learn knowledge from Fairy Eternity, indeed, he should call her ''teacher.'' Thus, following the student''s understanding, he cupped his hands and respectfully called out, Teacher. You won''t lose out as a disciple of mine. Back then, I was a teacher to the Barbarian tribe, and people respectfully addressed me as ''Barbarian Master''. By becoming my disciple, you''re equivalent to being of the same generation as the Barbarians from Ancient Times, a very senior lineage. So now I''m not only Man Gu''s Senior Brother but also his ancestor? Teacher, can we wait until the Eldest Senior Sister has finished revising the cultivation technique before learning the Playing Dead Technique? Lu Yang felt it was more reliable to have the Eldest Senior Sister overseeing the situation. Sure. Having just become an Emperor''s Teacher, Fairy Eternity was in high spirits and agreed to whatever Little Yang suggested. About two hours later, the Mind Seeing Method Spirit Transformation chapter was handed to Lu Yang. Lu Yang carefully read through it, feeling ashamed of his inferior version. The Eldest Senior Sister used precise wording and concise sentences, something he was far from capable of replicating. He faintly understood that this wasn''t a cultivation technique written out of thin air by the Eldest Senior Sister, but rather, she had painstakingly revised his inadequate work, following his train of thoughtCclearly a laborious task. After running through a complete cycle of the technique, he felt a smooth flow without any obstruction, indicating that this technique was a perfect fit for him. Don''t rush the matter of the cultivation technique, Junior Brother. You will be able to write one without my help someday, she said. I''ll work hard! Lu Yang''s fighting spirit was high, and he swore that next time he would not let Eldest Senior Sister worry over his creation of cultivation techniques again! By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy is going to teach me the Playing Dead Technique soon. Playing Dead Technique? Yun Zhi was also very interested in this magic skill. It had played a significant role in keeping Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi alive up to this point. Previously, when Jiang Lianyi challenged herself, she relied on the Playing Dead Technique to tie with her, which could be called a divine skill. Soon, Mr. Eternity began the lesson, and as a student, Lu Yang sat upright with a solemn demeanor, while Yun Zhi, with her legs up, drank tea and listened in. The so-called Playing Dead Technique is a supreme magic skill that I created, related to life and death, time, and causality. It is quite difficult to comprehend. Back then, Xiao Ling and Lianyi put in a lot of effort just to barely learn it. However, I believe that with your magic skill talent, Little Yang, plus my instruction, learning it should not be difficult. The Playing Dead Technique is a technique of deceiving the heavens, and to deceive the heavens, one must first deceive oneself. One must have a heart seeking death, a heart like dead ashes, maintaining this mindset is the only way to deceive everyone and sever causality. One must also retain a glimmer of life, which is key to reviving from death. Speaking of her familiar knowledge, Fairy Eternity was spirited, gesticulating passionately, and both Lu Yang and Yun Zhi listened intently, greatly satisfying Fairy Eternity''s heart as a teacher. The only shortcoming was that Fairy Eternity''s thoughts were very jumpy, and sometimes she veered to another point while speaking. Fortunately, Lu Yang was not new to Mr. Eternity and had long been familiar with her way of speaking, so he could easily follow her train of thought and learn, saving a lot of trouble. How about it, Little Yang, have you learned it? I could give it a try. Lu Yang felt that he had learned enough to give it a shot. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Yang, you can do it! Lu Yang took a couple of deep breaths to calm his emotions and blocked out Fairy Eternity''s loud cheering to fully immerse himself in the mindset of seeking death. Following Mr. Eternity''s guidance, he circulated the Profound Skill, silently reciting the incantation, and hid the glimmer of life within his heart that sought death. Lu Yang felt his consciousness growing heavier and lacked even the strength to open his eyes, eventually darkness overtook his vision, and he lost consciousness. Does this count as a success? Yun Zhi turned to ask Fairy Eternity. The founder of the Playing Dead Technique, Fairy Eternity, scrutinized Lu Yang''s ''dead'' appearance carefully: From the outside, it looks quite convincing. It''s best to put him through a test of some sort. Such as? For example, when Lianyi used the Playing Dead Technique, Xiao Ling woke her up with a torch. You could try something similar. Yun Zhi raised her hand, and a golden flame appeared in her palm, radiating terrifying heat and a destructive aura. She hesitated over whether to scorch her Junior Brother or not. But what if she ended up harming him? As Yun Zhi wavered, a figure dashed towards her, seeking her out urgently. Eldest Senior Sister, it''s terrible, Junior Brother Lu is dead! Dai Bufan came running with an extinguished Soul Lamp; when the lamp is out, so is the life. Seeing that Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp had gone out had scared him into urgently finding Yun Zhi to discuss what to do! Then he saw Lu Yang lying lifeless on the ground, and Eldest Senior Sister holding the destructing golden flame, ready to reduce Lu Yang to ash. Eldest Senior Sister, what are you Dai Bufan swallowed hard, feeling as though he had stumbled upon a murder scene, and began to stealthily retreat, preparing to run away. Yun Zhi hesitated for a moment and then explained, What if I told you, Junior Brother killed himself, would you believe me? Dai Bufan: You guess whether I believe it or not? Chapter 898 Chapter 898: Chapter 897: Back from the Dead Chapter 898: Chapter 897: Back from the Dead Eldest Senior Sister''s words couldn''t possibly be false. Of course, I believe that Junior Brother Lu committed suicide, Dai Bufan forced a smile, his legs trembling, never having felt death so close. This looked like Eldest Senior Sister had accidentally killed Junior Brother Lu and was trying to destroy the corpse to eliminate evidence, and here I was, foolish enough to come over and express my concern for Lu Yang. Had I lived long enough, considering the predicament I am in, it''s difficult to even save myself! Indeed, this Immortal Peach wasn''t so easy to obtain; just moments after receiving it and owing Junior Brother Lu a favor, now I have to pay with my life. Could this be what they call the inevitability of causality? Then Eldest Senior Sister, please carry on with your work. If you need me, just call for me. Dai Bufan stealthily retreated, taking advantage of Yun Zhi''s distraction, and ran for his life as fast as he could without daring to look back. Wait, come back. Yun Zhi couldn''t let Dai Bufan escape; if she didn''t clarify things now, it would be even harder to explain in the future. Yun Zhi had a thought and pulled Dai Bufan back, even retracing his original path. Eldest Senior Sister, please have mercy, I really didn''t see anything! Dai Bufan, sensing danger, immediately knelt down and begged for mercy. Yun Zhi covered her forehead in exasperation and explained, Junior Brother truly isn''t dead; he''s just in a state of playing dead, but he played dead too well, fooling even the Soul Lamp. Dai Bufan had never heard of such a magic skill, but as the saying goes, The fish on the chopping block cannot choose but to accept its fate. He believed everything Yun Zhi said. Fairy Eternity had sensed Dai Bufan''s arrival quite early, and out of the need to prevent outsiders from knowing about her, she immediately hid herself. Yun Zhi could have sensed Dai Bufan''s arrival too, but at that time, she was conflicted about whether to burn Junior Brother, which momentarily distracted her. If I had known about Junior Brother Dai''s arrival, I would have definitely hidden Junior Brother''s corpse but why does that still seem not quite right? Yun Zhi pondered, feeling like there was no correct way to handle the situation. When Yun Zhi approached Lu Yang with the golden flame in hand, before the fire even touched him, Lu Yang sprang up as if resurrected, with a loud shout. The Soul Lamp in Dai Bufan''s hand reignited. It''s really just playing dead?! Dai Bufan was shocked, never expecting such a miraculous magic skill that could even deceive the Soul Lamp. Was it a long-lost ancient skill, or one created by Eldest Senior Sister? Dai Bufan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed he didn''t have to die after all. Junior Brother Lu, are you alright? Lu Yang grimaced in pain; he had been sleeping deeply and suddenly felt his soul burning, which startled him awake. By the time he came to, the burning sensation had vanished. No, no problem, Elder Brother Dai, what brings you here? Dai Bufan thought to himself that he came to be a funeral offering. You''re really okay? Maybe you should take a look at your current state, Dai Bufan examined Lu Yang from top to bottom, his expression turning strange. My current state? Lu Yang was puzzled, not understanding Elder Brother Dai''s meaning. He looked down and discovered his body lying properly on the ground, while he himself was experiencing astral projection! If Elder Brother Dai weren''t there, Lu Yang would have really liked to ask Fairy Eternity what was going on. It''s a minor issue, indeed nothing serious. Lu Yang waved his hand, indicating everything was under control. Seeing that Lu Yang was mostly fine, Dai Bufan left, still somewhat suspicious. Once Dai Bufan was gone, Lu Yang leaned back, attempting to merge with his physical body. Unfortunately, he failed. After standing up, he was still in a state of astral projection. Fairy, can you come out and explain what''s going on here? Fairy Eternity emerged from behind a large tree, praising Lu Yang''s talent for magic skills, Little Yang, you have started learning the basics! Lu Yang pointed to his own soul, and then pointed to the body on the ground, Are you sure this is what you call basic? Of course, what is the Playing Dead Technique? It''s a technique that deceives the heavens. To deceive the universe, you must first deceive yourself. Your physical body is now in a deceived state, turned into a corpse! If you don''t believe me, have Miss Yun try the Corpse-Driving Spell, I guarantee it will move your body. Lu Yang dared not say he didn''t believe it. The way you are now, you could even swindle insurance and certainly make a fortune. So what you''re experiencing is not astral projection but should be called wandering lost soul and wild ghost, Fairy Eternity corrected Lu Yang''s misunderstanding with rather precise terms. Your learning progress is much faster than Xiao Ling and Lianyi''s. When they first started learning, what they were practicing couldn''t really be called the Playing Dead Technique but rather something like Pretending to Sleep. They were pretending so badly that I couldn''t even tell they were pretending to be asleep. Eldest Senior Sister, observing Lu Yang, nodded slightly, I see. You fooled the Soul Lamp, fooled Dai Bufan, and even fooled your own body. It seems, Junior Brother, that you could deceive Pass Tribulation Cultivators. Eldest Senior Sister could see that when Lu Yang performed the Playing Dead Technique, there was a faint trace of life force within his soul, a level of life force that even Transcendance Tribulation Cultivators couldn''t see through. Fairy, don''t praise me just yet. First, tell me how I should return to my original state, Lu Yang asked calmly, not getting carried away by Fairy Eternity''s compliments. Simple, just possess yourself. Possess? Just as Lu Yang was about to ask whom he should possess, he looked down and saw his own body quietly lying on the ground. Of course, you''re going to possess yourself, said Fairy Eternity as she circled Lu Yang''s body, her tone as enthusiastic as if she were promoting slow-moving merchandise: Look how well your soul fits with your body; it''s as if they were made for each other. There will be no feeling of rejection when you possess your own body! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang: I admit your words make sense, Fairy, but could you please stop talking? Although Lu Yang hadn''t systematically learned how to possess a body, as someone who frequently ended up being possessed by Fairy Eternity, he had learned after going through it a couple of times. He activated his Profound Skill and merged with his body, successfully possessing himself. Fairy Eternity, with arms akimbo, said proudly, Humph, now you know why I''m so adept at possessing you. It''s all because of the practice I got while developing the Playing Dead Technique! Lu Yang wasn''t very clear where the Fairy''s pride was coming from. Is this how the Playing Dead Technique is performed? Eldest Senior Sister murmured to herself, attempting to run her Profound Skill, sitting in the Emperor''s Chair with no signs of life. Just then, a spatial gate opened, and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord rushed in with a Soul Lamp, hurriedly checking the situation. Is Yun Zhi in trouble? The moment he arrived, he saw Yun Zhi sitting on the Emperor''s Chair, with her life force dissipated, not a trace to be detected. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord breathed a sigh of relief, So, she was pretending to be dead. Lu Yang, puzzled, Grandmaster, you know about the Playing Dead Technique too? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord was confused, What Playing Dead Technique? Then how could you tell she was pretending to be dead? The Vast Sea Daoist Lord rolled his eyes, She has no injuries anywhere on her body, hasn''t been through any fight, nor does it seem like something went wrong while running a Cultivation Technique, if she''s not pretending to be dead, could it be that you killed her? Chapter 899 Chapter 899: Chapter 898: The Invitation of Sword Tower Chapter 899: Chapter 898: The Invitation of Sword Tower Frankly, when Vast Sea Daoist Lord discovered that Yun Zhi''s Soul Lamp had extinguished, he trembled in fear. If even Yun Zhi had fallen, what level of enemy could this be? Fortunately, when he arrived, he discovered that Yun Zhi was pretending to be dead. Thank goodness she was only playing dead. Lu Yang also felt that Vast Sea Ancestral Master made sense, considering anyone able to silently obliterate Eldest Senior Sister would be an unimaginable existence, far beyond what one could fathom. Wait a minute, silently obliterating Eldest Senior Sister why does that sound so familiar? He hastily asked Fairy Eternity, who was hiding in the Spiritual Space, Fairy, you didn''t happen to use the Playing Dead Technique back then and then get taken out by a sneak attack, did you? That''s impossible. My Playing Dead Technique was perfected back then, so why would I use it for no reason? Moreover, I can''t remember what happened during that time; my mind was a mess, something else must have occurred, unrelated to the Playing Dead Technique. Lu Yang thought about it and agreed; the Playing Dead Technique didn''t cause amnesia. Do you know how to wake her up from playing dead? Although Vast Sea Daoist Lord knew Yun Zhi was pretending to be dead, he still felt anxious staring at Yun Zhi''s body. From my experience with playing dead, if you attack Eldest Senior Sister and make her feel threatened, she''ll wake up. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vast Sea Daoist Lord fell silent for a moment, sensing the difficulty of the task. He looked around at the people nearby, only Lu Yang was there. Compared to others, it seemed more feasible if he did it himself. Vast Sea Daoist Lord gritted his teeth: I''ll try! In his chest appeared a fruit, both hidden and apparent, shaped like an apple, its color indiscernible, frantically churning the embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit. An endless force of space gathered in his palm, seemingly capable of tearing heaven and earth apart, destabilizing the entire space; Lu Yang, standing beside him, felt as if he was about to be torn to pieces just by looking! Yun Zhi, seated on Emperor''s Throne Mountain, slowly opened her eyes and glanced at Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Is she really awake? Vast Sea Daoist Lord excitedly dispersed the space force in his hands. His most powerful attack had actually threatened Yun Zhi; had he become so strong without realizing it? Eldest Senior Sister, how do you feel? Lu Yang hurriedly stepped forward to ask. Yun Zhi hesitated for a moment, then said, I felt my clothes were about to be damaged, so I woke up. Do you know what''s going on, Junior Brother? Vast Sea Daoist Lord: He cleared his throat twice, warning Lu Yang with his eyes not to speak of what just happened, then opened a portal through space and fled. Another half month passed in a flash; Lu Yang had been diligently sitting in meditation and cultivating without the slightest slack. Junior Brother, you have a letter. Lu Yang looked up and was surprised to find it was Third Senior Sister looking for him. A letter? Mmm, when I descended the mountain, I happened to run into a Junior Brother who originally came looking for you at Sky Gate Mountain, Yun Zhi told Lu Yang. He said there was a letter from the Sword Tower for you. Since I was on my way, I took it. A letter from the Sword Tower? Lu Yang was somewhat curious. It seemed that he didn''t have much interaction with the Sword Tower, but his master''s generation had quite a bit to do with them. The envelope had a sword piercing the heavens drawn on its frontCa symbol of the Sword Tower. Every disciple of the Sword Tower bore this emblem on their chest, which was supposedly personally designed by the Sword Tower Supreme. Let me see, the letter says that the Sword Tower is going to hold the centennial Sword Festival and has invited all sword cultivators from across the world to participate. Ah, the Sword Festival. Given the timing, it should indeed be held around now. The Sword Festival, a prestigious event that showcased the Sword Tower''s status in swordsmanship, would be attended by sword cultivators from Great Xia, the East Sea, the Demon Territory, and Buddha Country. The excitement was sure to be extraordinary, and in the hearts of sword cultivators, it was an honor they must experience at least once in their lives. Just in time. The Dark Moon Sword can hardly keep up with my cultivation level anymore. It would be good to visit the Sword Tower; they probably sell swords there. The Dark Moon Sword was forged using a sword array that belonged to the Qilin Immortal, a celestial-level array. However, the Qilin Immortal, whose mind had been scrambled by the Yingtian Immortal, crafted it with Immortal Gold, rendering the array''s material quite ordinary. Now that Lu Yang''s cultivation had greatly surpassed it, if he wielded the Dark Moon Sword with full force, he feared he might break it. Although he could have asked his Eldest Senior Sister to find him a sword, as a man born to this world, Lu Yang couldn''t depend on his Eldest Senior Sister for everything. He could request Li Haoran to forge a sharp sword with materials he gathered, but considering that Lu Yang often liked to show off his cultivation in front of Li Haoran, asking for his help now carried a tinge of embarrassment. Then let''s make the trip and witness the sword cultivators from all over the world, Lu Yang said with glee. Having been cultivating within the sect all this time had been exceptionally dull. Finally, he had a reason to go out. There was still a month left until the Sword Festival. Time was not pressing; the Sword Tower was located in Shu State, a great distance from Seek Dao Sect, halfway across Great Xia. Flying there would take half a monthCit was a bit early to leave now. Lu Yang, worried about potential incidents along the way, preferred to go ahead of time. Before departing, Lu Yang thoroughly checked his itemsCRevitalizing Pills, Great Recovery Pills, Green Peak Sword, Seven Star Sword Set, Spirit Stones, Fairy Eternity All set, time to set off! Since the Sword Tower was too far from Seek Dao Sect for even those at the Spirit Transformation Stage to fly in one go, Lu Yang chose a slower flying boat that required less effort and was more comfortable. On the flying boat, a young lady from some household clamored that she fancied Lu Yang''s seat and was ready to offer him Spirit Stones to purchase his spot. Just then, a chivalrous young man stepped forward, criticizing the lady for being overbearing and bullying others with her status. When she found herself unable to out-argue the young man, she signaled her bodyguards to teach him a lesson. Unexpectedly, the young man, though appearing weak in cultivation, was exceptionally strong in combat and easily defeated the two bodyguards with higher cultivation levels. He even spanked the haughty lady, causing her cheeks to burn red with shame and her glances toward the young man to change; no one had ever dared lay a hand on her before. Soon after, the flying boat docked at a large city where the local government office arrested both the young lady and her two bodyguards on charges of disturbing the peace, and the young man on charges of indecent behavior. Lu Yang also noticed both the young lady and the young man had arranged marriages; she was on the way to meet her betrothed, a man from an impoverished family she had never met, while he was on the way to meet his affianced, a sudden heiress he had never met before. There were also two daoist characters on the flying boat, an old and a young one, both in ragged attire. The old daoist had a wine gourd at his waist and staggered as he walked, reeking of alcohol and possibly not having bathed for a long time; his scent was mingled with stench. The young daoist, still with a youthful voice, had to jog to keep up with the old daoist''s pace while calling him ''Master''. Fellow passengers looked at the odorous old daoist with disgust while covering their noses, but the old man seemed unconcerned with their stares and was quite content. Eventually, a passenger unable to tolerate the old daoist''s stench decided to ''educate'' him, completely unaware that the seemingly unremarkable old man was an accomplished Unification-stage cultivator simply enjoying the mortal world. What was more unexpected was that the complaining passenger was also a Unification-stage cultivator, similarly enjoying the mortal coils. It wasn''t long before the two high-level cultivators began to fight. Lu Yang approached the young daoist and mentioned that if he considered finding a new master, he could come to their Seek Dao Sect, where people valued hygiene greatly. After the battle concluded, thinking that perhaps the airs of the cabin weren''t auspicious, Lu Yang decided to pay extra for the luxury cabin. Soon, there was tragic news from the luxury cabin; someone had been murdered at night. The other twelve passengers in the same cabin could provide alibis for one another, and no one knew who was responsible. Lu Yang thought it best not to change cabins after all. Chapter 900 Chapter 900: Chapter 899: Which Family''s Young Lady Are You From? Chapter 900: Chapter 899: Which Family''s Young Lady Are You From? The child sitting next to Lu Yang perked up with a look of keen interest, A murder case? I''ve solved a few tricky cases back in my hometown. I wonder if I''ll be able to crack this one. Considering it might not just be bad feng shui in this cabin but the entire flying ship, Lu Yang decided to disembark and fly to the Sword Tower. Consider the later ship ticket money down the drain. However, there were a few accidents along the way, such as stumbling upon a secret realm that opens once every millennium, encountering a young lady from an influential family who was dissatisfied with an arranged marriage and used Lu Yang as a shield, and other minor incidents that turned a half-month journey into a month to reach the Sword Tower, arriving just in time. Feeling the thick humidity of Shu State, Lu Yang couldn''t help but remark, Thank goodness I set off early, otherwise I wouldn''t have made it in time for the Sword Inquiry Ceremony. Is it possible that you wouldn''t have encountered these issues if you had left a day later? Fairy Eternity couldn''t help but ask. Makes sense, I''ll leave a day later when the Sword Tower holds the Sword Inquiry Ceremony again in a hundred years. Lu Yang was meticulous in his methods, understanding that to conduct an experiment, he needed to control variables, changing only one condition at a time. The Sword Inquiry Ceremony is a major event of the Cultivation World, with many cultivators from beyond Great Xia attending. The officials of Shu State took this very seriously. If they could take this opportunity to convince some sword cultivators to stay in Shu State, it would be a splendid political achievement. Ever since flying cars became popular, many sword cultivators have switched from flying with swords to flying with flying cars. Upon entering Shu State, Lu Yang saw many flying cars accompanying him. Quite a few sword cultivators gave sidelong glances, even turning back to look at Lu Yang as they flew away. After all, they hadn''t seen anyone flying with a Sword-Washing Pond before, a novel sight indeed. Lu Yang didn''t mind the impolite actions of these sword cultivators, since the patent rights for the flying cars were in his hands. This meant that these sword cultivators had essentially paid him with Spirit Stones, considering them guests. Towards guests, Lu Yang always had a good attitude, which was evident from the time he ran a barbecue restaurant. Let''s go eat hotpot. Once at the destination, there was no need to rush anymore. It was time to settle down and enjoy the local cuisine; otherwise, wouldn''t the trip to Shu State be wasted? This was a habit Lu Yang had learned from his Eldest Senior Sister. Hotpot is ubiquitous in Shu State, each one claiming to be the authentic taste, an excellent flavor, and a reputed old-brand among the locals. In the street full of hotpot restaurants, seeing a barbecue restaurant standing strong proves how delicious the barbarian tribe''s recipe combined with the Three Flavored True Fire and Pure Yang True Fire is, carving out a path for itself here. Tripe, beef slices, catfish, duck blood, and dried bean curd ingredients in small dishes piled up on the table. Lu Yang added what he liked into the Nine Palaces grid, the spicy aroma wafting through the air. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hello, I see you''ve ordered so much; you might not be able to finish it all. Could I maybe have some? A woman dressed casually stood in front of Lu Yang''s table, her tone hesitant as she eagerly eyed the boiling hotpot. Lu Yang looked up and saw he was being addressed by an extremely beautiful woman, her appearance second to none compared to Junior Sister Tao, and she had a great figure to boot, curvaceous in all the right places. The only issue was, he didn''t know her. Lu Yang initially wanted to say that he, as a cultivator, could finish all the food, but seeing the woman''s pitiful look, his heart softened and he changed his mind at the last moment. Then sit down and join me. Lu Yang signaled to the shop assistant, Shopkeeper, another pair of chopsticks here, and one more dipping sauce, please! Lu Yang sighed with relief, glad that Old Meng wasn''t hereChis luck might have changed. Thank you, thank you so much, the breathtakingly beautiful woman thanked him profusely. Which family''s young lady are you? Run away from home and forgotten your money? Lu Yang asked with a smile. Although the woman seemed penniless, her clothes were quite costly, surely belonging to a well-off household. She must be a young lady from an influential family who sneaked out and forgot to bring money. Lu Yang had encountered such people before, having once met a wealthy young lady disguised as a little beggar, covered in grime, sneaking onto a flying boat. She was discovered by the merchants, and a kind-hearted young man paid for her. Seeing Lu Yang''s misunderstanding, the woman hurriedly explained in panic, Forgot to bring money? No, no, it''s just that I forgot we need to use money outside. Where I come from, we don''t use money at all. It seems your family has protected you well, not having to spend money on a regular basis, Lu Yang teased casually. We can eat now. As soon as the woman heard they could eat, she imitated Lu Yang''s movements and skillfully picked up a slice of beef covered in chili, dipped it into the oil, put it in her mouth, and showed an expression of bliss. Seeing this, Lu Yang couldn''t help but laugh, You can''t be serious, you''ve never eaten this before? He admitted that the hot pot in Shu State was delicious, but it wasn''t to the extent of warranting such an exaggerated reaction. The woman''s cheeks turned red with the teasing, and she smiled sheepishly, Indeed, I''ve never eaten anything like this before. I came out just to eat this; it''s really delicious. The woman clearly loved the hot pot, and the expression she showed made Lu Yang doubt for a moment whether they were even eating the same thing. Passersby saw the beautiful woman eating so joyfully, pleasing to the eye, and couldn''t help but walk into the shop, making the already packed hot pot restaurant even more crowded. The two of them ate heartily, finishing off with two bowls of ice jelly for dessert. Shop Assistant, check please, and bring two more hot pot base blocks. What are hot pot base blocks? Can you eat them? the woman asked, puzzled. Lu Yang shook his head and smiled, You can''t eat them directly, I''m buying a couple to take back for my Eldest Senior Sister to try. The Eldest Senior Sister always liked to try local specialties whenever she came to a new place and would take some home if possible. I''m headed to the Sword Tower shortly, what do you plan to do, Miss? Lu Yang was somewhat concerned for the woman, unclear on how her family had protected her or how she had managed to get out. She seemed so naive and without common sense, and on top of that, she was so beautiful. Leaving her here alone, if something happened, Lu Yang would find it unbearable. After thinking for a moment, the woman who indeed knew very little about the outside world, felt that Lu Yang seemed like a good person. With nothing urgent to attend to, she figured she might as well follow him and learn something about the wider world. May I come with you? the woman asked tentatively. That''s fine, but once the Sword Inquiry Festival is over, I''ll have to take you home, Lu Yang replied, as he couldn''t let the woman follow him around indefinitely. In the Spiritual Space, he already had one silly charm, and he definitely couldn''t add another. Then I thank you, fellow cultivator, the woman said earnestly. By the way, we''ve talked for so long but I still don''t know your name, how should I address you? My name is Lu Yang. Lu Yang offered his own name, which was now widely recognized among the cultivators. The woman did not show the surprise or shock Lu Yang expected, as if she had never heard his name, and introduced herself with a sweet smile: So you''re Fellow Cultivator Lu Yang, I''m Yun Mengmeng. So you''re Miss Yun Wait a second, what did you say your name was? Chapter 901 Chapter 901: Chapter 900: Your Name is the Same as a Big Shot''s Chapter 901: Chapter 900: Your Name is the Same as a Big Shot''s My name is Yun Mengmeng, Yun Mengmeng said, feeling that Lu Yang''s reaction to her name was a bit strange, as if he had heard it somewhere before. Really named Yun Mengmeng? Isn''t that the alias Eldest Senior Sister used when she pretended to be the Heavenly Court Sect Master? Lu Yang looked closely at Miss Yun and thought to himself, your name is interesting; it coincides with the alias of our Eldest Senior Sister. Do you know me? Yun Meng Meng asked hesitantly, feeling that the way Lu Yang was sizing her up didn''t seem very benign. I don''t know you, but I''ve heard your name before. It''s the same as that of a very important person. If you use this name outside, you could easily cause some misunderstandings. What important person? Yun Mengmeng said, wondering if her name was so common that it would be the same as some important figure''s. Lu Yang naturally couldn''t say that your name is the same as our sect master''s fake name. Currently, he is a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect, not the Heavenly Court Young Sect Master. Around this time, there should be storytelling, said Lu Yang, engaging his senses and listening for the sound of storytelling amongst the noise nearby to locate a teahouse. This street was full of hotpot restaurants; adjacent were snack streets, antique streets, and so on, where many teahouses could be found. Come on, I''ll take you to listen to storytelling, and you''ll find out, he said. The two of them made their way to a teahouse, where Lu Yang ordered a pot of the best tea and a table full of pastries, treating Yun Mengmeng to storytelling. it is said that during the battle at Hanshui City, two ancient supremes used dreams as their path, drawing the million residents of Hanshui City into a dreamscape to wage an epic battle worthy of the creation of heaven and earth. But no one expected that someone would manage to enter the dream world created by the two supremes. That person strolled leisurely in the world of dreams, completely ignoring the might of the two supremes! Upon seeing that person, the two supremes became like facing a formidable enemy, cold sweat covering their foreheads, and they asked with a hoarse voice, ''Who are you?!'' That person merely glanced at the two supremes, and they felt as if they had fallen into an icy cave, like outcasts peering into the vast sky. With a voice that had remained unchanged through the ages, that person introduced themselves: ''Heavenly Court Sect Master, Yun Mengmeng.'' Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Murmurs of surprise rose up, not the first time the guests had heard this segment, but every time the arrival of the Heavenly Court Sect Master Yun Mengmeng was mentioned, one could sense the prestige spanning across countless ages. Moving on to the battle at the East Sea, where an immortal emerged from the fog, every gesture exuding the immense power of heaven and earth, intent on slaying one of the Four Imperial Protectors of the Dragon Clan Ancestor. It was then that the Heavenly Court Sect Master appeared, and for the first time since ancient times, an immortal battle commenced. Both immortals clashed, and their combat was felt throughout the entire Cultivation World After countless exchanges, the immortal who emerged from the fog was defeated. Sect Leader Yun pursued the victory, and both vanished from the world Lu Yang passed the last piece of pastry on the plate to Yun Mengmeng: That''s the story. Your name is the same as the Heavenly Court Sect Master''s. Yun Mengmeng, who had been listening intently, wondered why others with the same name as hers were so powerful, yet she was so subpar. Lu Yang sighed, I suppose your family never thought you''d share a name with such a powerful ancient figure when they named you. Alright, alright, these are trivial matters. I will go with you to that Sword Tower, and once everything is taken care of, I''ll take you to my good sister, Yun Mengmeng proposed. Good sister? Lu Yang thought to himself that he knew this young lady couldn''t have simply run away from home so naively; she must have had a place to go. Seeing that Yun Mengmeng had the strength of the Golden Core Stage and wasn''t just a pretty face, her talent for cultivation was quite impressive. Now that he had advanced to the early stages of Spirit Transformation, there were very few cultivators who could conceal their cultivation level from his eyes, unless they were at the Integration Period. But which Integration Period cultivator would travel without money and freeload for food and drinks? Yes, my good sister is quite impressive, especially in a fight. She''s very low-key, and not many people know about her strength. If she gives you a few pointers, you''re sure to benefit immensely, Yun Mengmeng said, her expression filled with proud modesty as she spoke about her good sister. Especially good at fighting? Absolutely, she''s the most formidable one where we come from; no one can beat her. Lu Yang didn''t take Yun Mengmeng''s words to heart, as how could her close friend be as formidable as Eldest Senior Sister? Let alone Eldest Senior Sister, it would be impressive if your close friend could even compare to me. Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng strolled to the Sword Tower, eating and drinking leisurely along the way. Didn''t your family use to feed you? Lu Yang asked Yun Mengmeng with a strange look as she was still holding a skewer of grilled sweet potato noodles she had bought from the barbecue shop called ''Come Again''. Of course, we had food, and it tasted quite good too, like peaches and such, but eating too much of it can get a bit nauseating, plus the flavors were very light, not like here. Lu Yang thought to himself if you''re looking for rich flavors, then coming to Shu State is the right choice. If you find the flavors here light, then I could only invite an immortal to cook for you. Lu Yang caught a glimpse of a towering immortal sword that soared into the clouds, planted in the ground, with its hilt obscured by the clouds, flickering in and out of view. Upon closer inspection, he realized it wasn''t an immense immortal sword but a wooden tower shaped like a sword. It was indeed the Sword Tower. Many sword cultivators headed towards the Sword Tower, a rare sight of sword cultivators gathering in one place on ordinary days. There, Lu Yang saw exalted sword cultivators in white robes resembling snow, carrying spirit swords, along with Buddhist disciples holding Buddha beads and wearing wisdom swords at their waists, as well as various fully or partially transformed great demons who had also arrived here. The sword was not an exclusive weapon of the human race; many from the Demon Race also favored using swords as their weapon. Besides sword cultivators from the Demon Territory, the East Sea, and Buddha Country, Lu Yang also saw cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands. The Extreme Northern Lands were bitterly cold and sparsely populated, with no major powers like Penglai Island present. The cultivators there were mostly loose cultivators or depended on simple master-disciple lineages. Many sword cultivators liked to go to the frigid Extreme Northern Lands to train their swordsmanship, hoping to attain a higher level in their art. And the sword cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands were naturally among the strong ones. Lu Yang walked around the Sword Tower and soon found the destination of his tripCthe Sword Shop. Different types of swords were hung all over the walls of the Sword Shop: long swords, short swords, broad swords, narrow swords a dazzling array. The swords hanging there were all of fine quality, and even the disciples of the Sword Tower had to purchase from here. But none caught Lu Yang''s eye. The quality just isn''t there, he remarked. The sword he wanted needed to at least withstand the strength of a Body Integration Realm cultivator, so how could the swords hanging outside of a Sword Shop possess such quality? Who says the swords from our Sword Shop are of poor quality? a displeased voice came from inside the shop, as a young man pushed aside the curtain and walked out, holding a big iron hammer in his hand. The young man stopped in his tracks when he saw Lu Yang. Lu Yang also recognized the young man. Elder Brother Lu Yang! Junior Brother Mingtai. It was Mingtai, a true disciple of the Sword Tower, the Sword Spirit, a Sword Tower Supreme. Chapter 902 Chapter 902: Chapter 901 The Sword Spirit of the Green Peak Sword Chapter 902: Chapter 901 The Sword Spirit of the Green Peak Sword Compared to three years ago, Mingtai had become more mature in appearance, but the greatest change was in his eyes, which shone bright like the tips of two swords, revealing their sharpness. I heard that Elder Brother Lu Yang, you have passed the Invincible Divine Thunder that has never appeared before, as well as the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, which is the first in rank and encountered only upon breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Stage, becoming a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator? Mingtai put down the heavy hammer, clasped his hands, and bowed respectfully. He was very happy to see Lu Yang. Although people from the Sword Tower often bragged about their own swordsmanship talent, in his view, it was Elder Brother Lu Yang who truly possessed the most top-notch swordsmanship talent, and he was somewhat inferior. When the time came for him to pass the tribulation, if he happened to face the Invincible Divine Thunder and the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, he was certain he wouldn''t be able to pass. This is Mingtai''s attention shifted to Yun Mengmeng, who had been standing by the side, quiet and not speaking. Her surname is Yun, a friend I made on the road, and she is currently traveling with me, Lu Yang explained. So, it''s Miss Yun. Mingtai bowed politely and did not look down on Yun Mengmeng despite her lower cultivation level. Yun Mengmeng felt that people outside were quite nice, and not as frightening as her grandmother had said, with a world full of sinister calculations. She was advised that once outside, she must keep a low profile, suppress her cultivation level, and not reveal her strength until meeting Xiao Zhi. Are you forging swords here? Lu Yang noticed the heavy hammer Mingtai had just put down. It''s a tradition left by the first Tower Master. He believed that sword cultivators could enhance their understanding of swordsmanship through the act of forging blades, Mingtai replied. Since then, every disciple of the Sword Tower has been required to learn the art of forging. The first Tower Master was the Sword Tower Supreme, a genius who soared high and stopped only at Semi-Immortal, falling to the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. Usually, Mingtai would address the Sword Tower Supreme as Master, but the fact that she was the sword spirit of the Sword Tower Supreme''s sword was a secret, known only to a few high-ranking members in the Sword Tower and kept completely confidential externally; thus, she could not call her that in front of Lu Yang. Lu Yang was aware of Mingtai''s origins, as he had been informed by Fairy Eternity. Is that so, Lu Yang murmured in understanding. Did Elder Brother Lu Yang come here to purchase a sword? The swords here are all forged by our Sword Tower disciples and probably won''t catch Elder Brother Lu Yang''s discerning eye. That''s not necessarily the case In Mingtai''s presence, Lu Yang felt embarrassed to say that the swords here were of too low quality for him. Elder Brother Lu Yang might as well try his luck at the Ask Sword Grand Ceremony. If there is a sword that resonates with you, it will naturally follow you, Mingtai suggested. The Ask Sword Grand Ceremony has such an event? Lu Yang was surprised. Although Lu Yang was a sword cultivator and the Ask Sword Grand Ceremony was the most important event for all sword cultivators, he had not paid much attention to it, only knowing that it was a tradition left by the Sword Tower Supreme, held once every hundred years. Our Sword Tower often forges swords, and among the past Tower Masters and Elders, there are always some who enjoy forging spirit swords, which occasionally possess spirituality. After the Tower Masters and Elders'' lifespans are exhausted, these swords become masterless. Forcing them upon sword cultivators who are not of compatible destiny would only draw the swords'' discontent. Yet if they are sealed away indefinitely, the swords will gather dust, and their spirituality will eventually vanish. Our Sword Tower is reluctant to let spirit swords gather dust, so we opened the Sword Vault. If someone can resonate with a spirit sword, they can take it. It allows the spirit sword to shine in the hands of the right sword cultivator, but it''s for personal use only, not for sale or transfer. And if the sword cultivator dies, the spirit sword must be returned to our Sword Tower. Your Sect is truly generous! Lu Yang said sincerely, knowing how precious swords with spirituality were, and the Sword Tower''s willingness to let outsiders use these swords impressed him greatly. The Sword Tower was indeed a sacred place for sword cultivators. It''s just an unwillingness to let the spirit swords gather dust, said Mingtai, the sword spirit, who felt this most profoundly. Why don''t we consider having Sword Tower cooperate with Seek Dao Sect? Fairy Eternity suggested from within the Spiritual Space. Cooperation? You see, the Sword Tower doesn''t want the swords'' spirituality to fade away, and our Seek Dao Sect has the ability to prevent that. Is the Fifth Elder that powerful? Not that kid. To sustain the sword''s spirituality, we either find it a master or we elevate the spirituality to a Sword Spirit, just like what our Sect''s River Spirit did. Hearing this, Lu Yang roughly understood Fairy Eternity''s method, and the corner of his eye twitched, So, Fairy, your idea is to refine the prisoners of Captive Peak into Sword Spirits and fuse them with the swords from the Sword Tower? Yeah, it''s a good idea, right? No way. Lu Yang flatly rejected Fairy Eternity''s proposalCthis was not the behavior of a Righteous Sect. Refining souls on a large scale, with sinister winds howling and ghosts wailingCit would look to outsiders as if the Seek Dao Sect was a demonic sect. And how would we resolve the issue of the Spirit Swords'' ownership? Are we supposed to steal all these swords for the Seek Dao Sect? We''re the leader of the Righteous Path; we can''t engage in such behavior. It seems to be the case. What a pity. I was thinking about organizing a major Sword Spirit refining event and refining Guan Shanhai into your Green Peak Sword along the way. With a Sword Spirit, your sword would become a top-tier Immortal Artifact, something not even Yingtian Immortal could create. Wait a minute, it seems that in order for your Immortal Sword to have a Sword Spirit, we don''t need to refine Guan Shanhai. Fairy Eternity came up with a brilliant idea that could take the quality of the Green Peak Sword to the next level. What do you mean? Fairy Eternity smiled mysteriously, Little Yang, take out your Green Peak Sword. Lu Yang obediently did as told, taking out the Green Peak Sword from his Identity Jade, still not understanding Fairy Eternity''s intention. Fairy Eternity flew out of the Spiritual Space, crawled up Lu Yang''s arm, and with a whiz, dived into the Green Peak Sword. Now your Green Peak Sword is a top-tier Immortal Artifact with a Sword Spirit. She had been staying in the Spiritual Space quite often; changing places wasn''t so bad. Fairy Eternity warned fiercely, You can''t put the Green Peak Sword back into your Identity Jade! All right. Lu Yang casually swung the Green Peak Sword a couple of times, and although according to Fairy Eternity''s theory, it was now the most powerful weapon in the world, Lu Yang didn''t feel that way at allCit felt just the same as before. Elder Brother Lu Yang, why did you suddenly take out your sword? Mingtai was puzzled; just now, Elder Brother Lu Yang looked as if he was possessed, with a sudden urge to wave around the Green Peak Sword as if he was about to chop down a couple of people at random. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s nothing. Just letting it get some air. Oh. Mingtai could understand Lu Yang''s approach; Sword Cultivators consider their sword as their beloved, so a little odd behavior was understandable. By the way, Fairy, is there something wrong with this girl called Yun Mengmeng? Lu Yang always felt there was something off about Yun Mengmeng, but couldn''t quite put his finger on it. Fairy Eternity hummed with dissatisfaction, You''ve been treating her to hotpot and storytelling snacks; what could be wrong? She had never been treated to such things. Chapter 903 Chapter 903: 902 Chapter 903: 902 Elder Brother Lu Yang, I have a few senior brothers and sisters who have been wanting to meet you. Are you available right now? Sure, let''s go meet them. Lu Yang replied with a smile, sheathing the Green Peak Sword carelessly and hanging it at his waist. Previously, Lu Yang always tried not to take out the Green Peak Sword. As the Green Peak Sword was an Immortal Sword refined by Wu Yao, he was afraid that Great Yu Cultivators would recognize it and bring trouble upon him. For instance, the previous attack on Seek Dao Sect by Master of All Laws originated from recognizing the Green Peak Sword, leading to the speculation that Seek Dao Sect had hidden a legacy left by Wu Yao. Now, Lu Yang no longer had this concern, as all those who knew the origin of the Green Peak Sword were confined in Captive PeakCthere was no one in the outside world who could recognize its value. Yun Mengmeng gazed at the Green Peak Sword, displaying an expression as if deep in thought. Miss Yun, have you thought of something? Lu Yang noticed Yun Mengmeng''s unusual behavior. Do you remember the sister I mentioned to you before? The exceptionally strong one? Yes, she actually quite likes swords and even secretly practiced for a while, theoretically learning a lot. However, she never achieved anything noteworthy, didn''t even make it past the threshold, and eventually gave up. Lu Yang said with a smile, Swordsmanship is like that, mere effort isn''t enough to succeed. Talent and comprehension are indispensable. This means your sister''s talent for swordsmanship is really quite ordinary. However, since your sister is interested in swordsmanship, I can give her some guidance. Not to sing my own praises, but I do have some talent in the way of the sword. Among the young generation in the Cultivation World, there shouldn''t be many whose talent for swordsmanship is above mine. Hearing Lu Yang say this, Mingtai also laughed, Elder Brother Lu Yang is being modest. In the younger generation, I fear there''s no one whose talent for swordsmanship is above yours. Only Young Master Lu, who''s from the Ancient Era, might be comparable, but strictly speaking, he''s not part of our young generation. That''s wonderful. Yun Mengmeng felt happy for her good sister. According to her, she belonged to the young generation, so her talent would definitely not match Lu Yang''s. It would be perfect to have Lu Yang teach her. Xiao Zhi always brought back many gifts whenever she returned home. This time, finding a mentor for Xiao Zhi could also be seen as returning the favor. The Sword Tower has a total of eighteen floors, with the first eight floors open to the public. Sword Cultivators participating in the Sword-Seeking Festival could choose a room to stay in for a few days here, with cultivation resources provided by the Sword Tower. The ninth to the twelfth floors were reserved for the Sword Tower''s Inner Sect Disciples and True Disciples for cultivation, belonging to the core of the Sword Tower, and outsiders were rarely allowed to ascend there. The twelfth floor was where Mingtai brought Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng. Who are those two, and how can they go up there? Sword Cultivators exchanging swordsmanship insights on the eighth floor were astonished. Mingtai was dressed in the uniform of the Sword Tower, clearly an Inner Sect Disciple, but Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng were obviously outsiders. Doesn''t one of them look like Lu Yang? He is Lu Yang? Yes, I''ve seen his portrait; that''s definitely him! I heard that when he was in the East Sea, he had already comprehended the way of the sword to the extent that all things could be swords, even using people as swords to execute the One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand technique! At that time, he was only at the Nascent Soul Stage, right? Being able to use One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand at the Nascent Soul Stage is terrifying indeed. Those participating in the Sword-Seeking Festival were all geniuses in their own right, with unparalleled swordsmanship, and a certain degree of pride. But when comparing their talent for swordsmanship with Lu Yang''s, it was like child''s play; they couldn''t even muster the desire to compete. Sitting in a corner, a Nameless Sword Cultivator''s lips curled into a mysterious smile, Lu Yang, huh? I wonder if he is worthy for me to test my sword against. In another corner, another Nameless Sword Cultivator had been watching Lu Yang until he disappeared through the stairwell entrance: He doesn''t seem all that impressive. The previous Nameless Sword Cultivator heard this and was displeased, Hey, watch your words. Lu Yang is an opponent I''ve set my sights on. Are you saying that my test is very ordinary? The other nameless swordsman sneered, So what if it is! The two nameless swordsmen glared fiercely at each other, their eyes locked in a deadly stare, their right hands silently gripping the hilts of their swords, clearly ready to draw and cross blades at a moment''s disagreement. Just then, an outer gate disciple of the Sword Tower arrived at the eighth floor with an elder of the Sword Tower and pointed at the two swordsmen sitting in the corner, Elder, it''s those two. They didn''t even give their names when they signed in at the gate but sneaked into our Sword Tower! The elder looked down from on high, So it was the two of you who entered without registering. Would you prefer I escort you out, or will you leave on your own? One of the nameless swordsmen hooked the corner of his mouth slightly, looking disdainfully at the elder, If you want to force me out, then is this how the Sword Tower treats its guests? Do you know who I am Without a word, the elder opened the window and tossed the two men out. Crazy, didn''t say their names during registration, now it''s too late to mention them. Senior Sister Xiao Mi, Senior Brother Yue look who I''ve brought. Mingtai brought Lu Yang and another person to a stone chamber on the twelfth floor, where six individuals were gatheredCother than Mingtai himself, these were the six most gifted disciples of the Sword Tower. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Greetings, fellow daoists. I am Lu Yang. Lu Yang, holding the Green Peak Sword upside down, cupped his fists in salute. Lu Yang, we have long admired your reputation. The six gentlemen of the Sword Tower stood up to salute him, their happiness at meeting Lu Yang evident, as their words of admiration were no mere courtesy. This is Miss Yun, who is currently accompanying me. We''ve had the pleasure of meeting Miss Yun. Hello, everyone. Yun Mengmeng stood demurely to the side, saying nothing. She knew very little of the outside world, and talking too much might lead to gaffes. Come, come, let me introduce you to Elder Brother Lu Yang. This is Senior Sister Mi Li, whom everyone likes to call Senior Sister Xiao Mi. Lu Yang noticed that Senior Sister Xiao Mi''s aura fluctuated wildly, rising and falling unpredictably, a sign she was in the Void Refinement Stage. This is Senior Brother Yue Chuan, the Tower Master''s favored disciple of the left gate. Yue Chuan acted like a lothario, openly embracing a woman in public, seemingly unaware of any impropriety. This is Senior Brother Li Tang, the Tower Master''s favored disciple of the right gate. Li Tang was quiet and reserved, cradling a sword, his long hair tied up in a high ponytail, merely nodding to Lu Yang without a word, embodying the temperament of a sword cultivator. Yun Mengmeng, who had remained silent, couldn''t help but ask, What do ''favored disciple of the left gate'' and ''favored disciple of the right gate'' mean? Originally, the Tower Master decided to take on only one disciple to be the favored one, but both senior brothers were outstanding and hard to choose between, so he took them both in. The Tower Master said after all, there are two doors in every gate, so it was quite normal to have two disciples. Senior Brother Li Tang is shy and doesn''t like to talk. Please don''t take it amiss, Elder Brother Lu Yang. After Mingtai had introduced everyone, there was still no introduction of the woman in Yue Chuan''s arms, which inevitably made Lu Yang curious. And who might this be? Oh, I forgot to introduce her. She''s a sword spirit cultivated by Senior Brother Yue Chuan, quite an incredible one indeed. Senior Brother Yue Chuan is enhancing communication with his sword spirit. Among the current generation of disciples in our sect, he is the only one with a sword spirit. Chapter 904 Chapter 904: Chapter 903: Sword Inquiry Ceremony Chapter 904: Chapter 903: Sword Inquiry Ceremony Lu Yang saw a genuine Sword Spirit for the first time, and it was nothing like the counterfeit spirit in the Green Peak Sword. The Sword Spirit of Yue Chuan was undoubtedly of a high level, otherwise, Lu Yang would have been able to tell that something was odd. Yue Chuan smiled, his face unable to conceal his pride, When I first started cultivating, I was lucky enough to come across a sword with complete spirituality. By nurturing the sword with my heart, I gradually cultivated Ah Lan. His Sword was named the Lanyan Sword, and the Sword Spirit named herself Ah Lan. To deepen his bond with Ah Lan, he would cuddle and embrace her during the day, and at night, he would use sword-nourishing techniques to maintain her condition, making countless people jealous. Talking like nobody else has a Sword Spirit, Little Yang, bring out Immortal so they can feast their eyes! Fairy Eternity couldn''t stand seeing Lu Yang be outdone. The Great Bean Dynasty was vast and sparsely populated, and as a pillar of the nation and the future Bean Emperor, Little Yang couldn''t possibly be without a Sword that had a Spirit in it. Fairy Eternity felt quite satisfied with her role as Empress, both acting as Little Yang''s second Nascent Soul and as a Sword Spirit to make a show, there probably wasn''t another Emperor in history who cared so much about their ministers. Don''t, don''t, don''t, Fairy, please keep nourishing your body and spirit in the Green Peak Sword. Lu Yang hurriedly stopped Fairy Eternity; if she showed up, it would be a disaster. If someone asked him how he communicated with his Sword Spirit, the whole ruse would be exposed. Senior Sister Xiao Mi and others enthusiastically discussed Swordsmanship with Lu Yang, feeling as if they had found a kindred spirit. After hearing Lu Yang''s unique insights on Swordsmanship, they experienced a moment of enlightenment. In the blink of an eye, a day had passed. Let''s go, the Swordsmanship Meeting is about to start, said Xiao Mi, leading the group downstairs. The venue for the Swordsmanship Meeting was set up next to the Sword Tower, a makeshift area close to the Sword Vault. According to Mingtai, the Swordsmanship Meeting was structured like previous ones, divided into three stages: the Tower Master''s speech, the Sword Inquiries, where contestants are not judged by their Cultivation Level, but by their pure understanding of Swordsmanship, and the third stage involved going to the Sword Vault and resonating with the Spirit Swords. Sword Cultivators who came to participate in the Swordsmanship Meeting were mostly aiming for the second stage, the Sword Inquiries, as it was an opportunity to prove their understanding of Swordsmanship to swordsmen all over the world and represented absolute honor. Daoist Buyu once won first place in a Swordsmanship Meeting and then swiftly progressed, defeating the Tower Master of the Sword Tower and earning the title of the foremost practitioner of Swordsmanship. Take my sword strike! Kunlun Sword Technique! Heaven and Earth Sword! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Peacock Display Sword Technique! Many Sword Cultivators took the opportunity of the brief period before the start of the Swordsmanship Meeting to exchange skills and spar in the venue. Some displayed brilliant sword strikes that could rip through space, others exhibited Swordmanship like the spreading plumage of a peacock, embedding countless feints within their movements to hide the true strike, and there were even those like the octopus wielding eight swords, spinning around like a top, keeping everyone at bay. Before, Lu Yang had only seen Sword Cultivators here and there and didn''t think much of it, but now that the Swordsmanship Meeting had officially begun, with swordsmen from all over converging here, he was truly impressed, feeling overwhelming Sword Intent wash over him. Apart from exceptions like Daoist Buyu, most Sword Cultivators were aloof and reticent, largely because they devoted themselves entirely to their swords and didn''t share a common language with others. Once at the Sword Tower, Sword Cultivators finally found like-minded individuals, gathering in small groups, most of whom had not known each other before, and after a brief conversation, they became friends. This was another reason why the Swordsmanship Meeting garnered so much attention from Sword Cultivators. ` Every sword cultivator has their unique intent, and when these intents gathered together, without any deliberate guidance, they formed a formidable Sword Intent that dispersed the clouds in the sky without using the slightest bit of mystical power, leaving the skies clear and bright overhead. Lu Yang, looking up at the glaring sun above, thought to himself, at least leave me a patch of cloud. In my previous life, even the drill instructor would take pity on us during military training, making sure to stand us at attention in a shaded area. If the occasion were not inappropriate, Lu Yang would have wanted to use One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand to create some shade. The Tower Master of the Sword Tower was giving a speech from the highest location, but Lu Yang did not hear what was being said because Mingtai kept transmitting messages to him, introducing a few sword cultivators he needed to pay special attention to. That man, dressed in green, tall and slender, is a sword cultivator from the Demon Territory named Duan Changqing; he is a bamboo that gained sentience and carved a section of his body into a bamboo sword to use as a weapon. It''s difficult for spiritual plants to gain sentience, but once they do, they possess talents favored by the heavens. The highest achievement among spiritual plants gaining sentience is the Time Immortal. Even though she is now reincarnated as Li Haoran, she is still frequently on Su Yiren''s mind. That androgynous-looking individual is Qiu Kun from the Chaos Tribe; it is said he is highly valued by an ancient ancestor of the Chaos Tribe in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and has already been confirmed as the next Clan Leader of the Chaos Tribe. Lu Yang took another look at Qiu Kun; he had encountered geniuses from the Chaos Tribe while in the Creation Ancient Land of the Demon Territory. But at the time, he was too busy fighting and didn''t have the opportunity to note which tribe they were from. This one named Qiu Kun was not the Chaos Tribe genius Lu Yang encountered at that time; he estimated that the other''s age and realm were both higher than his, but he was unsure by how much. The Chaos Tribe''s gender is unfixed; they can change from male to female and often have an androgynous appearance, which makes people keep their distance respectfully. When Qiu Kun felt Lu Yang''s gaze, he turned his head to look at Lu Yang at the same moment that Lu Yang quickly corrected his own gaze back to the front. Qiu Kun, what''s the matter? asked a large black dog beside him. This dog was a genius from the Celestial Dog Clan, with a sword in his mouth. During his youth, he practiced swordsmanship in his original shape, and though he could now take human form, he still preferred to wield a sword in his original form. I felt like someone was watching me, probably just my imagination. Maybe someone is guessing your gender again, the big black dog said with a strange laugh; it was common for demons in the Demon Territory to speculate about Qiu Kun''s gender. Qiu Kun glanced at the big black dog, Shut it, you''re drooling. There''s a serious problem with holding a sword in the mouthCit tends to cause drooling. That one is Xuanxuan from the Black Tortoise Clan of the East Sea. The Black Tortoise Clan is known for its defense, but he has abandoned defense in favor of absolute dedication to the sword. It''s said that the shells of his clan members of the same age cannot withstand his sword. Xuanxuan had dark skin, a burly figure, and carried a broad sword with the handle emblazoned with a small turtle, which he had drawn himself. At the birthday banquet of the Old Dragon Emperor, Lu Yang had seen the Transcendance Tribulation Stage old Clan Leader of the Black Tortoise Clan but had not had the chance to meet the younger generation. Seeing that the Tower Master of the Sword Tower was still speaking, Yun Mengmeng opened her oil paper umbrella and sneaked out two pieces of cake, quietly starting to eat them. Chapter 905 Chapter 905: Chapter 904 Sword Heart Chapter 905: Chapter 904 Sword Heart After announcing the start of the second stage, the Tower Master of the Sword Tower continued, Sword Cultivators are not just Cultivators who use swords as weapons. If that were the case, then who in the world wouldn''t be a Sword Cultivator? Lu Yang silently nodded in agreement. What the Tower Master of the Sword Tower said was correct. Every Cultivator dreamed of becoming a Sword Immortal. It was just that after they tried using swords as their weapon, they realized it wasn''t suitable for them and gave up. So does being a Sword Cultivator refer to someone with a talent for swordsmanship? Not entirely, either. A true Sword Cultivator not only possesses swordmanship talent unreachable by ordinary people, but also nurtures a Sword Heart, which is your attitude towards your sword! There''s also something called a Sword Heart? Lu Yang wondered, having never heard his master or Eldest Senior Sister mention it. Lu Yang felt he really needed to attend more Sword Cultivator gatherings. It was rare to see his master even once a year, and after reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, Eldest Senior Sister had not taught him any more sword techniques either. As for Fairy Eternity, there was no use even mentioning her, as she knew nothing about swordsmanship. Inquiry of the Sword is divided into two parts, Inquiry of the Sword in Heart and Inquiry of the Sword in Intent. This Inquiry of the Sword in Heart tests the Sword Heart. After hearing the words of the Tower Master of the Sword Tower, Lu Yang felt somewhat uneasy. If it were a competition of Sword Intent, he wouldn''t fear anyone, but he had just learned of this Sword HeartCwhat should he do? An Array Method appeared beneath the feet of all the Sword Cultivators, shooting a beam of light upward that enveloped them. This is the Heart-Questioning Formation. Within this Array Method, all lies regarding the ''sword'' are inadmissible. It was one of the fundamental techniques of the Sword Tower, an Array Method unconsciously comprehended by the Sword Tower Supreme while meditating on swordsmanship, highly beneficial for understanding the Sword Heart. Lu Yang felt that this Array Method had some similarities with his Mind Seeing Method in certain aspects, though this Method was even more profound. The Heart-Questioning Formation could discern truth from falsehood but could not ask questions proactively. The Sword Tower had a total of twelve Elders and one Tower Master, who personally went into the field to test the Sword Cultivators of the world. Among them, the most watched was the Tower Master of the Sword Tower, for his selection of Sword Cultivators, to some extent, represented his high regard for these individuals. The Tower Master of the Sword Tower first approached Duan Changqing of the Green Bamboo Sect, Duan Changqing, do you practice Emotional Swordsmanship or Ruthless Swordsmanship? Ruthless Swordsmanship. Would you be sad if your sword broke? Duan Changqing said indifferently, If the sword breaks, I''ll just refine a new one. Why should I be sad? Then do you love swordsmanship? Of course, I do. Red light, piercing to the eye, emerged from the Array Method beneath Duan Changqing''s feet, signifying that he was lying. The Tower Master of the Sword Tower spoke sternly, his eyes sharp as a sword as if trying to see through Duan Changqing, You must tell the truth. Unable to withstand the pressure from the Tower Master of the Sword Tower, Duan Changqing could only speak honestly, I became a Sword Cultivator simply because Sword Cultivators wield great offensive power. The Tower Master of the Sword Tower sighed. Your sword is refined from a part of your own body, which certainly helps you wield it naturally. However, you have no emotional connection to swordsmanship, which will block your path ahead. Then the Tower Master approached Yue Chuan, a disciple from the Guan Left Gate. Yue Chuan drew the Lanyan Sword, with its Sword Spirit, Ah Lan, nestled in his arms. Yue Chuan understood without needing to ask whether he followed Emotional Swordsmanship or Ruthless Swordsmanship. Yue Chuan, can you achieve life and death unity with your sword? Looking at Ah Lan in his arms, Yue Chuan confidently said, Yes! Then what is the relationship between you and your sword? Without hesitation, Yue Chuan answered, I will marry Ah Lan! The Tower Master held his forehead, asking Yue Chuan was merely a formality. How could he not know what his own top disciple was like? Had it not been for the laws of Great Xia not recognizing Sword Spirits as marriageable entities, the two would have married long ago. Mingtai, are you able to achieve life and death unity with your sword? The Tower Master spoke with a pleasant countenance; in terms of seniority, unless the Sword Tower Supreme were to come back to life, even digging up past Tower Masters, none could compare with Mingtai''s rank. Yes! Mingtai held the Containing Light Sword, the personal sword of the Sword Tower Supreme and also his own true form. If anything happened to the Containing Light Sword, he wouldn''t survive either. And what is your relationship with your sword? We are one. As soon as these words were spoken, there was a stir in the crowd. With no response from the great Formation, it meant Mingtai was telling the truth. Countless Sword Cultivators heard Mingtai''s reply and felt inferior. While their love for their swords was sincere, it fell short compared to Mingtai''s. I''ve seen the Manager of the Tower, Lu Yang said as he quickly paid his respects upon seeing the Tower Master approaching. The Tower Master of the Sword Tower was named Guan Yi. Are you Lu Yang? This is our first meeting, said the Tower Master of the Sword Tower with a smile upon seeing Lu Yang. Despite his conflict with Daoist Buyu, that was a matter between their elders and had nothing to do with the younger generation. As the Tower Master of the Sword Tower, his favorite sight was the growth of talented young sword cultivators. As the renowned Lu Yang, the mention of his name by the Tower Master instantly attracted everyone''s attention, He indeed is Lu Yang. I wonder what Lu Yang''s Sword Heart is like. With Mingtai ahead, no matter how excellent his Sword Heart is, it can''t be better than Mingtai''s, right? Manager of the Tower asked, Your master practices the heartless Swordsmanship, what about you, Lu Yang? Do you practice the emotional Swordsmanship or the heartless Swordsmanship? Lu Yang hesitated for a moment, this was the first time he heard that Swordsmanship was divided into emotional and heartless. May I ask what emotional Swordsmanship and heartless Swordsmanship mean? Your master didn''t even tell you this? The Manager of the Tower showed slight dissatisfaction toward Daoist Buyu, thinking him irresponsible. Sword Cultivators surely love their swords; it''s just that there are different kinds of love. The so-called emotional Swordsmanship refers to treating a sword as a person, loving the sword as one loves a person. Everyone in our Sword Tower practices emotional Swordsmanship. Heartless Swordsmanship, on the other hand, means treating the sword as an object, simply loving the sword. The most famous representative is your master, explained the Tower Master. After giving it some thought, even though the Green Peak Sword was a gift from the Eldest Senior Sister and he liked it very much, he ultimately treated the Green Peak Sword as an object and didn''t have any special feelings for it. Then, what I practice should be heartless Swordsmanship, he concluded. Upon hearing this, the Manager of the Tower was slightly displeased, thinking it was just as he expected, a talented young cultivator like Lu Yang was still taught to practice the heartless Swordsmanship by Old Buyu. But then, a red light emerged from the Array Method under Lu Yang''s feet. Hmm? Did you just lie? The Manager of the Tower''s face lit up with joy. Didn''t this mean that Lu Yang was actually practicing the emotional Swordsmanship? I lied? Lu Yang was also surprised. According to the definition given by the Manager of the Tower, he indeed practiced heartless Swordsmanship. The Manager of the Tower gently and persuasively asked, Do you like your sword? Lu Yang nodded; he indeed liked the Green Peak Sword. Do you treat your sword as a person? Lu Yang was about to shake his head when he suddenly realized where the misunderstanding layCthe Green Peak Sword did have a person inside it! Lu Yang could only continue nodding. The Manager of the Tower clapped his hands, drawing a conclusion for Lu Yang, There you have it, you like your sword and treat it as a person. This is indeed emotional Swordsmanship! Suppose, if your sword breaks or disappears, wouldn''t you be sad, heartbroken, and cry your eyes out? Thinking about the scenario described by the Manager of the Tower, if Fairy Eternity disappeared, he seemed like he would indeed be very sad, probably cry too, so he could only nod again. See, you are not only practicing emotional Swordsmanship, but you have also reached the profound realm of imbuing your emotions into the sword! Fairy Eternity giggled inside the Green Peak Sword, not understanding why, but she just felt very happy with Little Yang''s responses. Would you be willing to live and die with your sword? Within emotional Swordsmanship, a handful of Sword Cultivators with extreme feelings toward their swords held the belief that if the sword exists, the person exists; if the sword perishes, the person perishes. Cultivators like Yue Chuan and Mingtai from before had always revered this kind of extreme sentiment. Upon hearing this question, Lu Yang looked puzzled and didn''t know how to respond, It''s not about living and dying together; it''s that even if I die, my sword won''t. Given the miraculous extent of the Eternity Dao Fruit, even if Fairy Eternity wanted to die, it would be difficult. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Manager of the Tower greatly admired Lu Yang''s answer, Excellent, to protect your sword with your life, preferring to perish yourself rather than allowing any harm to come to your sword! The onlookers regarded Lu Yang with respect, for only Sword Cultivators could understand what his answer implied. This sentiment went even beyond the sword exists, the person exists; if the sword perishes, the person perishes. Deserving of being Lu Yang, just with this sentiment, which Sword Cultivator of today could compare? I had thought he was just talented in Swordsmanship and felt nothing for his sword, but I was wrong! No wonder he can perform One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand at the Nascent Soul Stage, one person becomes ten thousand. It''s not only Swordsmanship talent; surely this profound sentiment for his sword plays a crucial role too! The Manager of the Tower asked the final question, What''s the relationship between you and your sword? Lu Yang felt it was a bit embarrassing to tell the truth, yet if he lied, the Array Method would detect it, so he had to answer truthfully, The sword is my lord, and I am its servant. The crowd was agog once again, the volume of their voices even louder than during Mingtai''s moment, looking at Lu Yang with disbelief. To regard the sword as one''s lord is to reach the legendary realm of Unity of Man and Sword, where the body follows the sword''s movement! Has anyone in history ever reached this step? Sword Cultivators are proud beings; however much they love their swords, they only ever place the sword on an equal footing with themselves, never above them. To humbly submit to one''s sword for the sake of Swordsmanship, what a Sword Heart that is! The more the Manager of the Tower looked at Lu Yang, the more pleasing he found the young man. The sword as the master, the cultivator as the aideCthis was a depth of emotional Swordsmanship not even the previous Sword Tower Supreme had achieved! Chapter 906 Chapter 906: Chapter 905: Inquiry of the Sword in Intent Chapter 906: Chapter 905: Inquiry of the Sword in Intent Mingtai looked at Lu Yang with increasing admiration. His own Sword Heart was already extremely rare in the world, yet he hadn''t expected Elder Brother Lu Yang''s affection for the sword to surpass even his own. Perhaps in all of history, including the mysterious Ancient Times, and even counting the Zither and Sword Venerable from those times, no one was quite like Elder Brother Lu Yang. The only uncertainty was the Qilin Immortal. It was said that the Qilin Immortal wielded a sword, but it was unknown if he simply used the sword as a weapon or if he was a true sword cultivator. If the Qilin Immortal indeed was a sword cultivator, it remained a question whether Elder Brother Lu Yang or the Qilin Immortal had the superior Sword Heart. Anyone who had cultivated to become an immortal would have a unique understanding of swordsmanship and Sword Heart. This Sword Heart is surely peerless throughout the ages, someone muttered softly, and immediately many others echoed the sentiment. Lu Yang''s Sword Heart is peerless throughout the ages! The sword as the master and Lu Yang as the retainer, his Sword Heart is peerless throughout the ages! Even the Sword Tower Elder cast an appreciative glance at Lu Yang, feeling that just on the merit of his sword cultivation alone, he was worthy of eternal renown and an example for all future sword cultivators to follow. Although the slogans differed, they were essentially similar, creating the momentum of a great thundering tide. Lu Yang, embarrassed, hung his head low and fidgeted with the tip of his shoe. It felt as though everyone was proclaiming him to be a subject of Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang now regretted attending the Inquiry of the Sword Grand Ceremony; there was no need to find an excuse to wander, as it was quite nice staying in the Seek Dao Sect. Yun Mengmeng didn''t understand much about swordsmanship, but from everyone''s reaction, she could tell that Lu Yang''s Sword Heart was indeed formidable and felt somewhat proud. Have found a good teacher for Xiao Zhi, she thought. Grandma was worried about me having accidents outside, but with my luck, how could anything go wrong? With Lu Yang, possessing the peerless Sword Heart of all ages, any other sword cultivator''s response seemed pale and lackluster in comparison, completely incomparable to Lu Yang. You see, thanks to this immortal''s help, Little Yang, your Sword Heart is so formidable, Lu Yang ignored the Sword Spirit''s shameless self-aggrandizement. The Inquiry of the Sword in Heart has concluded. I believe everyone already knows whose Sword Heart is the most admirable without me saying, the Tower Master of the Sword Tower said with a smile. His gaze fell on Lu Yang, unintentionally revealing his wish to claim Lu Yang as his own disciple, if not for the fact that he couldn''t defeat Daoist Buyu. However, upon reflection, it was said that Yun Zhi treasured this junior brother dearlyCseemingly even if he could defeat Daoist Buyu, he wouldn''t be able to defeat Yun Zhi. After all, it was quite fine for Lu Yang to stay at Seek Dao Sect. Now, we shall begin the Inquiry of the Sword in Intent. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Inquiry of the Sword Grand Ceremony was held once every hundred years. If it were a one-on-one swordsmanship combat, inevitably the one with the longest time in cultivation would win, leaving no real meaning to the battle. Therefore, the Sword Tower Supreme suggested compressing everyone''s cultivation level to the same stage, to compete purely based on Sword Intent. Lu Yang felt an overwhelming pressure descending, covering the entire area and pressing down everyone''s realm, including his own, to the Golden Core Stage. Then, the earth trembled as eighteen platforms emerged from the ground, encircling the Sword Tower. These eighteen platforms were forged by the first Tower Master, the Manager of the Tower explained. You need only place a streak of Sword Qi on the arena, and the Sword Qi will evolve into a Sword Intent Silhouette, which you can control to battle. Is this the legendary Sword Intent Arena? the sword cultivators marveled upon seeing the eighteen platforms, smooth as mirrors, gleaming with excitement. This was a treasure left by the Sword Tower Supreme. If one were to practice on it over a long period, it could refine Sword Intent, making it even more sharp and fierce. This was Lu Yang''s first encounter with this object, and from the discussions of those around him, he had a rough understanding of the incredible significance of the Sword Intent Arena. Lu Yang drew the second group in the lot and had to wait for the first group to finish before it was his turn. Lu Yang remembered the cultivators Mingtai had introduced as key competitors, and within the first group was the previously introduced Xuanxuan of the Black Tortoise Clan. Xuanxuan carried a black sword, heavy and broad, with a little turtle painted on the hilt, and his presence felt Earth-shaking with every step he took. Xuanxuan''s opponent was another Lu Yang had seen before: an octopus with tentacles coiled around eight swords. Wu''er, I didn''t expect to encounter you here, Xuanxuan smiled, showing eight pearly white teeth. Both he and the octopus were sword cultivators from the East Sea, and while they had heard of each other, they had never crossed swords. Xuanxuan, they all say my swordsmanship is not as good as yours. I''ve been unable to find an opportunity before, but today I will dispel the rumors! What rumors? They are simply telling the truth. How could you possibly compare to me! Wu''er was the first to attack, his tentacles wrapping around eight swords and spinning wildly. The speed was so fast that it was impenetrable; nobody could reach his true body before the ceremony started. With a loud shout, Xuanxuan put all his strength into lifting his thick, black greatsword and struck a blow at the octopus Wu''er. Clang- That strike would cause trouble for any sword cultivator, but upon reaching Wu''er, it was simply swept away by the rapid spinning of his eight swords. There really is some skill here. Xuanxuan became interested. Sword cultivators were known for their attack power, yet Wu''er did the opposite, focusing on defensive power. Isn''t it just spinning in circles? Who can''t do the same! Xuanxuan returned to his original form, transforming into a Black Tortoise with a snake''s body, flipping over so the raised part of his shell was against the ground. His head retracted into the shell, biting the hilt of the sword with his mouth, and stabbed the ground with his tail, setting himself into rotation. As the tail stabbed the ground with greater speed and force, Xuanxuan''s rotation sped up until it was so fast that it was impossible to tell head from tail. Using his tail to accelerate and change direction, Xuanxuan charged at Wu''er and knocked him over. Wu''er also got angry; he had always been unbeatable with this move, and this was the first time he had been knocked down. You think I''m scared of you! The two members of the Sea Clan were like spinning tops on the platform, rotating and colliding. If one was sent flying, they would gather strength and slam back into the fray. Lu Yang watched Xuanxuan and Wu''er admiringly, not expecting to witness the Combined Battle Method here. However, these two from the Sea Clan were even more impressive, no need for unification, they could spin on their own, which was far more convenient. Lu Yang saw that the two spinning tops could not decide a victor in a short time, so he circled around the Sword Tower, checking the other arenas. Xiaofeng, you, how could you be here! one sword cultivator said in shock upon recognizing the face and name of his opponent. The one called Xiaofeng smiled, though his smile was very stiff: Brother Lin, I always said we would meet again. Don''t think that by changing your name and identity, I couldn''t find you. You would surely participate in this once-in-century Inquiry of the Sword event! A blood feud can only be settled with blood. Today, let our battle on this platform decide life and death! Eldest Senior Brother, I did not expect us to meet on the arena. Do you remember our agreement, that only the winner has the right to confess to Junior Sister! Junior Brother, who Junior Sister likes is her business. Do not let the outcome between us decide her marriage! Talk is cheap, let''s battle! Brother, twenty years ago, you took my Spirit Root and pushed me off a cliff. You never thought I''d still be alive, did you! What does it matter if you are still alive? You are just a useless nobody without a Spirit Root, how could you possibly defeat me! Heh heh, the phrase ''destroy and then establish'', you probably will never understand it! Lu Yang: When you in the Sword Tower drew lots to choose opponents, you really didn''t tamper with it, right? Chapter 907 Chapter 907: Chapter 906: Tenacious Opponent Chapter 907: Chapter 906: Tenacious Opponent Manager of the Tower was also lost in thought at this scene. How could they possibly investigate the background of every Sword Cultivator? The Sword Tower didn''t have an intelligence network like the Seek Dao Sect''s Task Hall; they couldn''t even begin to conduct such thorough investigations. Besides, this situation had never occurred during previous Sword Inquiry Conventions. Strange affair. Tower Master, I''m afraid this isn''t a good sign. Should we prepare for something? A certain Elder of the Sword Tower felt that this Sword Inquiry Convention was extraordinary and quietly transmitted his voice to the Tower Master. Manager of the Tower nodded in agreement with the Elder''s view. The events of this Sword Inquiry Convention had already exceeded the Sword Tower''s capabilities, Indeed, it''s not a good omen. Let''s inform the government office first, so they can send more people, lest we can''t apprehend everyone when the time comes. The Sword Tower was not one of the Five Great Immortal Sects and held no law enforcement authority. The first group of competitions, aside from massive irreconcilable differences between individual Sword Cultivators, didn''t have anything else noteworthy. Xuanxuan and Wu''er''s iron top competition attracted the attention of many Sword Cultivators. The two members of the Sea Clan clashed to the extreme. First, Wu''er activated his hidden bloodline, and an Illusory Shadow of his ancestor appeared overhead, granting him new strength and the upper hand. Soon after, Xuanxuan activated his hidden bloodline, the Illusory Shadow of an ancestor appeared, turning the situation around and gaining the upper hand. In the end, Xuanxuan, acting later, held the advantage and secured the victory. With this, the first group''s competition successfully drew to a close. Since they were all incarnations of Sword Intent, even if one killed the opponent, at most it would just result in the collapse of Sword Intent, preventing any danger to life. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, if there were to be any vendettas after the competition, that would be out of their control. Compared to the first group, the second group of competitions was even more worth watching. In the second group, there were Mingtai and Lu Yang, two young and much-anticipated new stars of Swordsmanship; people had only heard rumors, this was the first time they would see them in action. However, the most eye-catching was Yue Chuan; he stepped onto the stage directly with the Sword Spirit Ah Lan. A Sword Spirit, being part of a sword, did not violate any rules. Lu Yang did not allow the Immortal Sword Spirit Fairy Eternity to take the stage. If the Fairy were to join in, not to mention the Sword Cultivators participating in this Sword Inquiry Convention, even if all the Sword Cultivators from all previous conventions were bundled together, they wouldn''t be enough for Fairy Eternity to fight alone. Lu Yang believed in fighting honorably and squarely and not relying on those nebulous external powers. Lu Yang''s opponent was a Cultivator dressed in somewhat strange attire, pale-faced and seemingly unable to withstand a breeze, holding an Ice Sword with snowflake patterns etched onto its surface. Mingtai had mentioned this person before; he was a Cultivator from the Extreme Northern Lands named Xue Shilou, somewhat famous in that region. To be introduced by Mingtai meant he must possess exceptional skills. However, when compared to Lu Yang, he was undoubtedly far inferior. It''s a shame for this Xue Shilou, encountering Lu Yang in the first match. No helping it, that''s just bad luck there. It''s uncertain how much of Lu Yang''s strength he''ll be able to force out. I hope the fight lasts a little longer, the more of Lu Yang''s hidden cards are forced out, the better for us. Hearing the soft discussions of the Sword Cultivators below the stage, Xue Shilou''s eyes were full of determination. So what if Lu Yang had high Swordmanship Talent? He could make up for the gap with effort. Over his tens of years practicing swordsmanship, his tears, sweat, and scars were countless. On this journey, he had faced so many powerful opponents, and many had said he couldn''t win, yet he proved them all wrong in the end. On the platform, within a moment''s time, they exchanged dozens of moves. Xue Shilou lived up to his reputation as a Swordsmanship genius from the Extreme Northern Lands, tempered over the years, with a Sword Intent that carried a trace of severe cold and decisiveness. This was Lu Yang''s first time experiencing a fight as an incarnation of Sword Intent, and he found it quite novel. After experiencing what it was like to fight as an incarnation of Sword Intent, it was time to get serious. As Lu Yang''s sword skills changed, Xue Shilou suddenly felt the pressure multiply. It was as if Lu Yang wasn''t wielding a sword, but a great hammer capable of shaking heaven and earth. Each collision sent shockwaves up his wrist, making them tingle numb. Could this be Lu Yang''s true strength? Had everything before just been a warm-up? Cold sweat broke out on Xue Shilou''s forehead. Since they both used incarnations of Sword Intent, unrelated to cultivation level, it meant Lu Yang''s Sword Intent was far superior to his. Lu Yang''s sword skills were both heavy and fast. He seemed to see through Xue Shilou''s moves, aiming at his weaknesses with every strike, forcing Xue Shilou into a position where he could only defend, unable to attack. The spectating Sword Cultivators also realized that Xue Shilou was merely resisting and that defeat was only a matter of time. But none of them could figure out how, if they were in his shoes facing Lu Yang, they probably would end up with the same fate as Xue Shilou. Why not just concede? Lu Yang suggested earnestly, wanting to finish the fight early so he could watch how others competed before their matches ended. No! said Xue Shilou earnestly. Even though he was at a disadvantage, his eyes were resolute, not swayed by the overwhelming disparity in strength. Lu Yang was taken aback for a moment, realizing his attitude was incorrect. As a Sword Cultivator, one should fight to the last moment. The notion of conceding was akin to slapping Xue Shilou in the face. Sorry, Lu Yang said seriously, As compensation, I will use my full strength to defeat you! Feeling Lu Yang''s increasingly heavy and swift attacks, Xue Shilou was drenched in sweat, and his blood was almost boiling. Was the gap between himself and a real Swordmanship Talent so vast? Was he truly going to stop here? Xue Shilou''s expression became distant for a moment as his memory was pulled back to his childhood. In the midst of the heavy snowfall, Xue Shilou, holding a broken iron sword, stood on a wooden post as the north wind whistled past, the snowflakes hitting his face painfully. Master, I can''t hold on much longer. Xue Shilou gritted his teeth as he spoke, not daring to speak loudly for fear of swallowing the descending snowflakes. His master, hunched over, leaning on a cane, seemed completely oblivious to Xue Shilou''s teetering stance. Continue to endure, you must adapt to this environment, block this blizzard, and in the future, you will understand the significance of today''s training. Master, had you foreseen today''s events long ago? Xue Shilou murmured to himself, Lu Yang''s attack was strikingly similar to the blizzards of the Extreme Northern Lands. He slowly reined in his sword skills, narrowing his defensive stance, adjusting his movements, and stood in a somewhat odd postureCit was the stance of Stance Sword Style. He gradually recalled his master''s teachings, every detail of practicing the sword, and how seemingly unrelated techniques at thmoment linked together to form a new move. Stance Sword Style! This was the sword style that could withstand the fierce blizzard, the one even his master had not completed! Slice. Lu Yang softly uttered the word slice as his Sword Qi transformed into a full moon, piercing right through Stance Sword Style and knocking Xue Shilou to the edge of the arena, rendering him unconscious. Junior Brother Xue is unconscious, this is not good, a sword cultivator watching below said urgently upon seeing Xue Shilou pass out. Fellow daoist, what will happen now that Xue Shilou is unconscious? someone asked. The man sighed, Xue Shilou is my junior brother; he was an orphan picked up by our master. At a very young age, he showed an astonishing swordmanship talent, and the master considered him his rightful successor. Just when the master thought he had taken in a good disciple, an accident happened. Junior Brother Xue fainted and upon losing consciousness, another consciousness took over his body. Under that condition, Junior Brother Xue became cruel and formidable, and it was during such a time that he broke our master''s leg. Later, when Junior Brother Xue woke up, he remembered nothing, and neither I nor the master ever spoke of the incident. Master suspected that Junior Brother Xue had experienced some trauma before being found, resulting in his split personality. Sure enough, after Xue Shilou lost consciousness, he somehow managed to stand up again, and his entire demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation. How could this trash faint again, it looks like I''ll have to handle this, Xue Shilou said, looking at Lu Yang with a cruel smile on his lips. Slice. As usual, Lu Yang softly uttered slice, knocking the alternate persona of Xue Shilou unconscious as well. Within the world of Xue Shilou''s mind, there existed two versions of himself, one embodying light and the other darkness. So it was me who broke Master''s leg? the bright Xue Shilou cried out in anguish, No, it was you, you''re the one who hurt the master! The dark Xue Shilou snorted at this, So what if I did? It''s all because the Bloodline Power within you is too overpowering to control, which is why my personality was split from yours. Without me, you would have frozen to death before our master ever found you. Seeing the bright Xue Shilou still crying, the dark Xue Shilou showed a look of frustrated concern. Crying, what''s the use of crying? Will tears defeat your opponent? Then what do you suggest we do! the bright Xue Shilou shouted between sobs. The dark Xue Shilou revealed a complicated smile, Just now, you grasped the Stance Sword Style and ascended to a new level of realm, just a little help shy from being ready to handle your Bloodline Power. A little help? the bright Xue Shilou was taken aback. Without explaining further, the dark Xue Shilou stepped forward and embraced the bright Xue Shilou, his form slowly dissolving. We need to merge. I hope when I am gone, you will no longer be the crybaby who weeps at every difficulty. Little An! the bright Xue Shilou shouted, desperately trying to grasp the other aspect of himself, but in the end, all he clutched was a patch of light. In reality, the fallen Xue Shilou once again slowly rose to his feet, his gaze filled with sorrow and resolve. He slowly raised his sword, facing Lu Yang, as if speaking as one person, yet simultaneously as two voices in unison. Lu Yang, I will defeat you! This aura, he possesses the legendary Bloodline of the Snow Emperor! a sword cultivator from the Extreme Northern Lands exclaimed from below. Are you never done, slice! Lu Yang roared angrily, striking out with his sword. Xue Shilou fell from the arena. Chapter 908 Chapter 908: Chapter 907: Use the Sword as the Body, the Body as the Sword Chapter 908: Chapter 907: Use the Sword as the Body, the Body as the Sword Finally got it done, For some reason, after fighting with Xue Shilou, Lu Yang felt inexplicably tired, as if he had fought three people. Originally, Lu Yang wanted to finish the fight quickly and watch the battles of the other people in the second group. Now, he just wanted to sit down and rest for a while. Right, Fairy, didn''t someone in the audience just shout something about the Snow Emperor bloodline? Do you know what that is? Fairy Eternity shook her head, I haven''t heard of it. It''s probably not anyone formidable. Didn''t you just defeat his offspring? Lu Yang felt that Xue Shilou was quite challenging to fight. It was the first time he encountered an opponent at the same level who took three consecutive Chopping Techniques. Oh, that''s not quite accurate, either. It should be said it was the first time he encountered an opponent at the same level who took three consecutive Chopping Techniques. After all, he had opponents like Master of All Laws, Yingtian Immortal, Qilin Immortal, and such. They would have no big problems taking three Chopping Techniques. Lu Yang also felt embarrassed to ask the Sword Cultivator from the Extreme Northern Lands about the Snow Emperor bloodline. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From the reaction of the Sword Cultivator from the Extreme Northern Lands, it seemed that the Snow Emperor bloodline was quite terrifying, and might hold a high status in the hearts of the cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands. He had just defeated Xue Shilou, so asking what the Snow Emperor was and if it was formidable felt akin to rubbing salt into woundsCsuch a foolish act was not something even Fairy Eternity would do. Hey, why don''t you just ask the Sword Cultivator from the Extreme Northern Lands? Then you will know what the Snow Emperor bloodline is, Fairy Eternity, as Lu Yang''s golden finger, came up with a good plan to give him advice and help him strategize. Lu Yang: Congratulations on the win, Yun Mengmeng approached with a beaming smile to congratulate him. Easy peasy. In front of a Golden Core Cultivator, Lu Yang still had to put on an act, not showing any sign of weariness. Seeing Lu Yang step down, the crowd voluntarily made way for him. The three moves of the Chopping Technique were nothing more than the most basic sword skills of a Sword Cultivator, but in Lu Yang''s hands, they seemed to have undergone a metamorphosisCfar more potent than any they had seen. Few could withstand even a single move. Practicing the most basic sword skills to such a level of power, one could imagine how hard Lu Yang must have trained in private. Not only was his Swordsmanship Talent exceptional, but his work ethic seemed to exceed others, too. How could they compete with that? Elder Brother Lu Yang, have you finished your fight too? Mingtai came over to find Lu Yang after his own match concluded. I just finished fighting Xue Shilou from the Extreme Northern Lands. What about you? I just finished fighting a big black dog from the Demon Territory, Mingtai recalled the recent fight, feeling restless and uncomfortable all over, wanting to take a shower. The big black dog was wielding a sword in its mouth and shaking saliva all over the place, even splashed it on me. The attack power of the big black dog was average, but the mental shock it brought was tremendous. The Sword Cultivators from the Demon Territory knew what fighting with the big black dog entailed, and nobody wished to draw him as an opponent. Luckily, the one with the misfortune was Mingtai. After the second group''s battles concluded, the third, fourth up to the thirty-second group''s battles all ended smoothly, leading to another round of chaos and re-drawing of lots. Next, Lu Yang encountered a Female Cultivator disguised as a man, trying to prove that women too could become top Sword Cultivators. Chop. He encountered a daughter who took her father''s place in the Swordsmanship Tournament when he fell ill and couldn''t leave his bed. Chop. He encountered a Female Sword Cultivator who believed only the strong could become her husband and came to challenge the best. Mingtai, let''s switch opponents. Ah, oh. Little Yang, Little Yang, I want to try going up there too after a while, Immortal Lu said. Fairy Eternity watched as Yue Chuan and his wife, Sword Spirit Ah Lan, combined forces to become unbeatable, conquering all adversaries before finally falling to Lu Yang''s hands. Even though they were defeated, Fairy Eternity thought the cooperation between the sword cultivator and the sword spirit in battle was cool and wanted to try it for herself. Ah? Fairy, you''re going to take action? Lu Yang thought to himself, do I need to get the Sword Tower Supreme and the Zither and Sword Venerable resurrected and tied up for your match? Oh dear, I won''t reveal my face, said Fairy Eternity with a giggle, knowing she had to keep a low profile and not show herself in public. When the time comes, you just need to hold tight to the Green Peak Sword. Lu Yang had no idea how Fairy Eternity planned to fight and was quite perplexed, but since it was a request from Fairy Eternity, he could only accept it. Lu Yang, fellow cultivator, I didn''t expect to cross swords with you at the Sword Inquiry Ceremony. This time, Lu Yang''s opponent was Qiu Kun from the Chaos Tribe. Lu Yang had watched Qiu Kun''s battles several times; indeed, there was something unique about him. His fighting style emphasized the integration of Yin and Yang and the combination of hardness with softness. His sword skills transitioned extremely smoothly, leaving his opponents no chance to react. I also didn''t anticipate that the Chaos Tribe would have a swordsmanship expert like you. It''s truly regrettable that I didn''t cross swords with you when I visited the Demon Territory. This integration of Yin and Yang, this combination of hardness with softness, it was somewhat similar to the Dao Fruit of Immortal Jiuchong. Lu Yang felt it was better to adapt to this simpler version in advance, rather than suddenly facing the Yin and Yang torment from Immortal Jiuchong. As soon as the fight began, the Green Peak Sword took Lu Yang by surprise, lunging straight at Qiu Kun and giving both Lu Yang and Qiu Kun a huge shock. Lu Yang didn''t expect this to be Fairy Eternity''s way of fighting, and Qiu Kun didn''t expect this to be Lu Yang''s way of fighting either. Qiu Kun was known for his unpredictable and surprising fighting style, but this time, to his astonishment, Lu Yang had seized the initiative. Indeed a tough opponent, disrupting my train of thought right from the beginning! Right, only an opponent like this is challenging! Lu Yang, let''s fight! Little Yang, let''s charge! the Sword Spirit in the Green Peak Sword shouted with a voice only Lu Yang could hear, frolicking like a runaway wild horse. If not for Lu Yang''s tight grip, he might have been thrown off. The Tower Manager watched Lu Yang with a serious expression and said to the Elders sitting on both sides. Young talents are frightening, haven''t you noticed? The Green Peak Sword always moves first, and then Lu Yang follows. What does this mean? It means that Lu Yang has reached the legendary alternative realm of Unity of Man and Sword, where the thought reaches the Green Peak Sword first, and then the body! The sword is the master, he is the servant; so that''s what it means. Amazing indeed. One of the Elders couldn''t help but ask, Let''s put Lu Yang''s matter aside for now. After Mingtai defeated that female sword cultivator, she has been clamoring to become Mingtai''s wife. What should we do? Another Elder was anxious, That''s not possible! We cannot allow Mingtai to do something that would dishonor the Venerate! On the stage, Fairy Eternity grasped a new level of Unity of Man and Sword, controlling the Green Peak Sword to fling Lu Yang around, making him collide with Qiu Kun. Hey ya! With no other choice, Lu Yang had to wrap himself in Sword Qi and kick at Qiu Kun. Qiu Kun, famous for his variable sword skills, couldn''t have expected this kind of tactic, and again, each of Lu Yang''s attacks took him by surprise, beyond his expectations. Is this the legendary embodiment of the sword, the body itself becoming the sword? Chain Sword Qi Kick! Lu Yang shouted, his leg skills were also exceptional, and his feet tumbled rapidly, each kick charged with Sword Qi striking Qiu Kun''s chest. The attack was like a fierce storm, leaving no time for reaction and directly kicking him off the stage! Chapter 909 Chapter 909: Chapter 908: Swordsmanship Domain Embryo Chapter 909: Chapter 908: Swordsmanship Domain Embryo What is this swordsmanship? A group of sword cultivators had witnessed the entire process of Lu Yang''s fight with Qiu Kun and were all shocked as they crowded around to ask. They had often seen people commanding swords, but it was the first time for them to see a sword commanding a person. Lu Yang''s sword intent dissipated, and his body coughed twice, having just been greatly tormented by Fairy Eternity, I just created this sword technique; I haven''t thought of a good name yet. No sooner had he said this than an even greater sensation arose. To think it''s a newly created sword technique, that''s really formidable. I was wondering why the sword technique Lu Yang used just now seemed a bit rough and needed polishing. It turns out it was newly created! To comprehend a sword technique on-the-fly with such power. Lu Yang, please give this sword technique a name. Lu Yang was taken aback, suddenly being asked to name it was throwing him off; what should he call it? Then let''s call it Bean Emperor Sword Technique. After all, this sword technique wasn''t truly his, it was used by Fairy Eternity, so it might as well bear her name. Lu Yang was adept at seeing things from other perspectives; if Fairy Eternity were to name it, she would certainly do the same. Dou Emperor Sword Technique? What a domineering name! Uh, it''s ''bean'' as in tofu, Lu Yang further explained. The crowd was slightly taken aback, Lu Yang might be exceptional in swordsmanship, but his naming skills were somewhat lacking. Little Yang, your naming skills need improvement, why not call it Eternity Sword Technique? Fairy Eternity shook her head disapprovingly, noting that when it came to naming, it was up to herself, not to be expected from Little Yang. The cultural gap between ministers and the emperor was evident in these little details. Lu Yang: When had your naming skills become so impressive? The name had been settled on, and it was too late to change it now. The battle between Lu Yang and Qiu Kun was a semifinal match, and having defeated Qiu Kun, Lu Yang naturally moved on to the much-anticipated final. Elder Brother Lu Yang, as expected it''s just the two of us left in the end. Mingtai stood on the stage, holding his Containing Light Sword, exuding the air of a master of swordsmanship, completely hiding the disheveled state he had been in before around a certain female swordsman. The Containing Light Sword was not only Mingtai''s true form but also an Immortal Treasure personally forged by the Sword Tower Supreme, barely half a step away from being an Immortal Artifact, and could certainly be called an Immortal Sword. In terms of quality, only Lu Yang''s Green Peak Sword could confidently surpass it, even the Seven Star Sword Set couldn''t compare to the Containing Light Sword. I thought as much, Lu Yang smiled, not surprised at all that Mingtai could stand until the end. The Sword Spirit of the Sword Tower Supreme, and who was the Sword Tower Supreme? He was the strongest sword cultivator in history. A sword carried along in his battles would naturally give rise to an incredibly powerful Sword Spirit. Mingtai and Lu Yang locked eyes, Mingtai feeling inexplicably vulnerable, as if Lu Yang could see right through him. Both the sword cultivators below the stage and the higher-ups of the Sword Tower were watching the two intently, eager to know who was stronger and who was weaker. The two talented sword cultivators both raised their Immortal Swords on the stage, with the gleaming tips pointing towards each other, their smiles slowly fading. The sword cultivators below held their breath, watching carefully, feeling only a blur before them, and then heard the clang of steel as the two talents disappeared from their original spots, reappearing in the center of the stage. It was not clear who made the first move, or perhaps they had both moved at the same time without prior agreement. Chop! Abandoning the usual probing, Lu Yang resolutely executed the Chopping Technique. In the past, the Chopping Technique was always used last, as the decisive blow to determine victory, but Mingtai was clearly different from previous opponents. Vast Wave Sword Technique! Behind Mingtai appeared waves of Sword Qi that turned into a tsunami. Mist and sea breeze pervaded the stage, and as the Containing Light Sword swept through the air, it left behind countless illusory shadows. The speed of the Containing Light Sword was pushed to the extreme, so fast that the shadows seemed to have an existence of their own. ` This is a sword technique created by the Sword Tower Supreme! Qiu Kun spoke in a grave tone, it was said that the Vast Wave Sword Technique had long been lost, and even the Sword Tower possessed only incomplete sword skills. But looking at Mingtai''s unbroken sequences, where did it resemble incomplete sword skills? This was the complete Vast Wave Sword Technique! It''s said that Mingtai received the inheritance of the Sword Tower Supreme, and this statement is indeed true, In the ten thousand years since the fall of the Sword Tower Supreme, the Sword Tower had produced countless swordsmanship talents, yet none had passed the trials of the Sword Tower Supreme to gain the inheritance. Ever since Mingtai appeared, there were rumors claiming that Mingtai had received the Supreme Inheritance of the Sword Tower. But it was only a rumor, for Mingtai had never displayed the lost sword techniques of the Sword Tower Supreme. Now, in his battle with Lu Yang, it seemed to confirm the truth of him obtaining the Sword Tower Supreme''s inheritance. Chop! Break! Stab! Lu Yang was employing basic sword skills, for he had no choice, he too wanted to display dazzling sword techniques, but the problem was that no one taught him. Even though they were basic sword skills, Mingtai dared not underestimate them. In Lu Yang''s hands, those basic sword skills had long transformed into something unique, they shifted with Lu Yang''s intentions, becoming infinitely variable. Possibly, even Elder Brother Lu Yang didn''t realize that the basic sword skills had already undergone a complete transformation; this was already the realm of creating one''s own sword techniques. The Green Peak Sword cleaved towards the heavens, splitting the boundless sea of Sword Qi, its sword light blazing and erupting like a volcano''s mighty column of fire. Mingtai flicked his wrist, switching sword skills, resembling a roc, a phoenix, a true dragon; momentarily, the stage seemed to be filled with innumerable ancient wild Demon Beast Illusory Shadows. This is the Demon Sword Technique created by the Sword Tower Supreme based on the traditional martial art of Imitation Fist! Qiu Kun said with a solemn expression, even from below the stage, he could feel the terrifying nature of the Demon Sword Technique. The Demon Sword Technique, also known as the Slaying Demon Sword Technique, was developed by the Sword Tower Supreme through battles with the great elders of the Demon Race, no one knows how many Demon Race elders died under this sword technique. Mingtai tossed the Containing Light Sword upward, and it suddenly vanished. Neither the naked eye nor Spiritual Sense could detect its presence. But as his opponent, Lu Yang knew that although the Containing Light Sword was invisible, it was still on the stage, still under Mingtai''s control. That is the Containing Light Sword, invisible to the eye and elusive in action! All the Sword Cultivators were astonished; they had only heard the name of the Containing Light Sword, the Sword of the Sword Tower Supreme, but none had ever seen it. Now, as Mingtai wielded the true power of the Containing Light Sword, they realized that what Mingtai was holding was indeed the Containing Light Sword! sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a spurt, Lu Yang sensed the danger, his body swayed, and he barely evaded the attack from the vanishing Containing Light Sword. His body was already marked with many sword wounds, all inflicted by the Containing Light Sword, none were fatal, but if this continued, he would undoubtedly be the one to lose. The Containing Light Sword was invisible and undetectable, Lu Yang was evading it by sensing the sharpness of the Sword Qi, but this method wasn''t foolproof, there would always be omissions. Moreover, he now had to contend with various demons shaped from the Sword Qi of the Containing Light Sword, which was quite tricky. Then it''s time for me to get serious as well, One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang planted the Green Peak Sword into the stage, countless Green Peak Swords spread from beneath his feet, while the sky darkened with myriad inverted Green Peak Swords. Is this a Swordmanship Domain?! The Sword Tower''s higher-ups were shaken, their eyes wide, their faces incredulous, they all knew Lu Yang had mastered One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, but they hadn''t expected Lu Yang to have taken it a step further, evolving it into a Swordmanship Domain. No, it''s still only an Embryo stage, said the Manager of the Tower calmly. Even the Embryo stage of the Swordmanship Domain was impressive, something that cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Late Stage had a small chance of comprehending, and that under the premise of guidance. Looking at Lu Yang, the Manager of the Tower even thought Buyu Ancestor barely showed Lu Yang much swordsmanship, and Lu Yang had developed it all by himself. Probably the Swordmanship Domain Embryo as well. Was Old Buyu too lazy to teach Lu Yang, or did he feel he couldn''t, worried about teaching the wrong way and that it''d be better for Lu Yang to comprehend it on his own? the Manager of the Tower mused, observing Lu Yang within the Embryo of the Domain, feeling that even Daoist Buyu would only dare to point in a vague direction, for fear of leading astray. Lu Yang''s swordsmanship talent was so startling that it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to call it the first throughout the ages. Chapter 910 Chapter 910: 909 Chapter: The Number One Sword Inquiry Chapter 910: 909 Chapter: The Number One Sword Inquiry Lu Yang could not hear Tower Master''s muttering, nor did he know that he was now displaying the embryonic form of his Swordsmanship Domain. He had only seen Invincible Nascent Soul do it and felt that he could do it as well. After trying, he indeed found that he could. Moreover, he could now simultaneously enact the Swordsmanship Domain Embryo on both the ground and in the sky. Green Peak Swords rose from the ground, and Lu Yang''s Sword Qi filled the entire space, sharpening his senses, and he could vaguely sense the location of the Containing Light Sword. The higher-ups in the Sword Tower were so astonished to witness Lu Yang''s Swordsmanship Domain Embryo, let alone the sword cultivators below. The big black dog opened its mouth in shock, the drool-covered sword falling to the ground unnoticed. Qiu Kun stared dumbfounded at the scene; her true Cultivation Level was at the Spirit Transformation Late Stage, barely touching the threshold of the Swordsmanship Domain, unable to even cast its embryo. She had not expected Lu Yang to surpass her and display the Swordmanship Domain Embryo first. Lu Yang, I will definitely catch up to you! Qiu Kun was not discouraged by the vast gap, her eyes even more resolute. As a sword cultivator, one must never yield and strive for continuous progress. Here! Lu Yang''s right hand suddenly lifted, and with a clang, it sounded as if something was sent flying. Mingtai caught the Containing Light Sword, also taken aback that Lu Yang had grasped the Swordsmanship Domain Embryo. He had accompanied the Sword Tower Supreme during the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and had been seriously injured during the Tribulation, losing most of his memory. It was only twenty years ago that he woke up, having to start all over again. If not for that, he could have also displayed the Swordsmanship Domain Embryo. The Containing Light Sword was still invisible, and Lu Yang could judge the Sword Skills from the movements of Mingtai''s wrist. In the eyes of a true master of swordsmanship, the Containing Light Sword was no different from being visible. This puzzled Lu Yang. Mingtai surely knew that he could predict the Sword Skills, so why would he still hold on to the Containing Light Sword? Lu Yang allocated part of his focus, sending most of the Green Peak Swords to fight the Sword Qi Demon, facing Mingtai straightforwardly. Mingtai once again employed the Vast Wave Sword Technique, unleashing waves of Sword Qi that surged towards Lu Yang, intending to shatter him like an unyielding rock. Having learned a bit of the Stance Sword Technique''s essence from Xue Shilou, Lu Yang remained immovable regardless of the attacks from all directions. Xue Shilou below the stage was as if he had seen a ghost; he had just performed a few moves of the Stance Sword Technique, and Lu Yang was already imitating him? Mingtai''s figure was hidden within the sea of Sword Qi, facing the immovable Lu Yang, finding that sneak attacks from any direction were useless; he had to reveal himself for combat. After no more than ten exchanges, Lu Yang''s cheek was suddenly nicked. Had he miscalculated his prediction? That wasn''t right. What''s going on, didn''t Lu Yang block the Containing Light Sword? How did he still get cut? Is there another Containing Light Sword hidden, launching a sneak attack on Lu Yang? Wasn''t the Sword Tower Supreme known for using a single-handed sword? The sword cultivators below were abuzz with discussion, unable to understand how Lu Yang was injured. Lu Yang momentarily created some distance and quickly grasped the reason: So that''s how it is, the Containing Light Sword can not only turn invisible but also control the length of the sword blade. He could predict the location of the Containing Light Sword, but not its length! Worthy of being Elder Brother Lu Yang, Mingtai exclaimed in surprise, not expecting Elder Brother Lu Yang to so quickly see through another function of the Containing Light Sword. Since he could not predict the length of the Containing Light Sword, Lu Yang realized that engaging Mingtai in close combat would only put him at a disadvantage. Lu Yang''s arm trembled violently, and a towering Sword Qi surged, turning into a waterfall. The white expanse was like a flood pouring down, rumbling with noise. If he could not overcome in close combat, then he would extend the distance and fight with Sword Qi! Mingtai anticipated that Lu Yang would do this, and with the Containing Light Sword in his possession, there would be no one at the same stage who could best him in close combat. The Containing Light Sword buzzed, its Sword Qi reached the sky, as if it was the center of the world, with great stars and a great sun revolving around it. The two distinct Sword Qis collided, unleashing terrifying power. Upon collision, the Sword Qi shattered, the broken Sword Qi slicing their bodies. Paying no heed, as if they did not feel the pain, they swung their swords again, ferociously tearing through everything, utterly domineering. The sword cultivators below pondered deeply, discerning that in both their hearts was a breath, a notion, the idea of being the strongest in their stage. Only with this momentum could sword cultivators cut through thorns, march courageously forward, and breakthrough one bottleneck after another! This is the true meaning of Inquiry of the Sword in Intent! Neither held back, each Sword Qi aiming to overpower the other, but each time they collided, it ended shattered. The power of their Sword Qis was equally matched; no victor could be determined! Unity of Man and Sword! Mingtai shouted loudly, merging with the Containing Light Sword, returning to his original form, and his Sword Qi''s power surged once again. If that''s the case Lu Yang seemed to have thought of something, preparing to make an attempt. He abandoned using the Swordmanship Domain Embryo to fight the Sword Qi Demon, allowing it to rush at him, leaving him riddled with countless wounds. Above and beneath, the Green Peak Swords trembled and flew out, transforming into sword light, resonating and merging with Lu Yang''s charging Sword Qi. The already extreme Sword Qi incredibly rose even further! This is Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! The Manager of the Tower barely recognized the technique Lu Yang was using. With his experience, he should have recognized it at a glance, but the problem was that Lu Yang''s technique was so obscure, it didn''t look like it was learned through proper channels at all! The Manager of the Tower guessed correctly, Lu Yang had never learned Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. He had seen it performed once by Daoist Buyu in a fight against the Ruthless Sect. Based on that memory and his own understanding of swordsmanship, he had improvised on the spot! Of course, it was very different from the original Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Lu Yang had no choice; he couldn''t display Sword Qi Turns into Tiger, Sword Qi Turns into Phoenix, Sword Qi Turns into Dragon, or the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array in public. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since that was the case, he could only try a new technique. Their Sword Qis continued to expand, and the sword cultivators below could not tell which was stronger. They swallowed hard, staring intently at the stage without daring to blink, afraid of missing any detail. The answer was revealed soon. Boom! Like the heavens tipping over, two Sword Qi dragons collided, erupting into a splendid sword rain, ringing loudly! Both were blown away by the powerful energy from the Sword Qi collision. Mingtai, like a kite with its string cut, plummeted outside the arena! Lu Yang, as well, uncontrollably staggered backwards, continuously dissipating the shockwave''s force, abruptly putting strength into his right arm, and with a loud shout, stabbed the Green Peak Sword into the ground, finally pinning himself to the stage! The Manager of the Tower flew above the stage, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with seriousness, before finally resting on Lu Yang, showing a hint of approval, and declared loudly. Lu Yang''s Sword Heart, apparent to heaven and earth, unprecedented. Lu Yang''s Sword Intent, clear and pure, soaring into the clouds. In the Inquiry of the Sword segment, Lu Yang, first place! The sword cultivators below cheered. They had witnessed Lu Yang''s strength from start to finish, all shouting Lu Yang is number one, their voices thundering and echoing around the Sword Tower. Lu Yang had a dazed look, swaying from side to side, the recent battle draining all his energy. You guys while you have the time to shout that I''m number one could someone come and give me a hand Thud, he collapsed. Chapter 911 Chapter 911: Chapter 910: Carrying a Small World with You Chapter 911: Chapter 910: Carrying a Small World with You Lu Yang woke up leisurely, to find himself lying on the ground. Yun Mengmeng was looking at him with concern. How long was I unconscious? Lu Yang''s mind was somewhat muddled, remembering only that he had fought until he was utterly exhausted and then lost consciousness. About ten breaths. Yun Mengmeng lived a carefree life and was never particularly sensitive to time. Lu Yang, take this elixir, the Sword Tower Elder hurried over as well, quickly taking out a high-quality elixir for Lu Yang to recover. The elixir was refreshing as it dissolved in his mouth, and swallowing it made his whole body feel as cool and comfortable as if he were soaked in water. Now clear-headed, Lu Yang was helped up by Yun Mengmeng, sat down in a meditative posture on the spot, circulated his cultivation technique to adjust his breathing frequency, and soon he was able to move freely. His spiritual power was already comparable to someone in the Body Integration Realm, so it didn''t take long to recover back to normal after being completely drained. Mingtai, as the spirit of the Immortal Sword, also recovered quickly. Elder Brother Lu Yang, I admire you, said Mingtai, coming over. In the battle just now, he had utilized all his trump cards, yet he still lost to Lu Yang, thoroughly convinced in defeat. This was also the temperament of all Sword Cultivators, straightforward and simple: a win was a win, a loss was a loss, with no shame in admitting it. Not at all, it was just luck, Lu Yang said modestly. His final move, Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, was merely an experiment with fifty-fifty odds of success or failure. Many Sword Cultivators who watched the battle had some insights, and not wanting to waste time, they sat down right there to meditate. Opportunities were precious, so the planned visit to the Sword Vault, which was supposed to start after the questioning with the sword session, had to be postponed. The Elders of the Sword Tower intervened, setting up Array Methods to prevent the Sword Cultivators from being disturbed by the outside world, allowing them to gain as many insights as possible. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While the Sword Cultivators were in closed-door cultivation, Lu Yang turned out to be the one with the most free time. Speaking of which, Mingtai''s Containing Light Sword can turn invisible, but does my Green Peak Sword not have any special functions? Lu Yang examined the Green Peak Sword closely. The Containing Light Sword was just an Immortal Treasure, but his Green Peak Sword was a genuine Immortal Artifact, the personal sword of Wu Yao; logically, it shouldn''t just be high in quality, but should also possess some unique functions. Of course, isn''t it quite spacious inside this sword? Other swords don''t have this kind of treatment, the Sword Spirit of the Green Peak Sword spoke. What do you mean wait, Fairy, are you saying there''s another space inside the Green Peak Sword? Lu Yang caught on. Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes, Otherwise, where did you think I lived? Lu Yang thought to himself that since the Fairy was so powerful with Divine Abilities, he had assumed she was merely attached to the Green Peak Sword. Turns out, she was living inside it. Wait, I''ll pull you in, said Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity thought Little Yang was a bit slow, not even knowing how to enter; it would be better for her to pull him in directly. Lu Yang disappeared from the spot, without a trace, as the Green Peak Sword clattered to the ground. This is the inner space of the Green Peak Sword? Lu Yang asked in surprise as he looked around in a circle. More precisely, this is a small world created by the Green Peak Sword, Fairy Eternity said with professional terminology. Within the Green Peak Sword''s small world, spiritual energy was abundant, mountains and rivers flowed, and the environment was pristine, secluded from the world, much like a hidden land of peace. Lu Yang stood on a bamboo raft, floating along the river, as the mountains receded like slides in a slideshow. The bamboo raft was something Fairy Eternity made out of boredom during her time as a Sword Spirit, for which she had cut down a large number of trees. How''s that? Fairy Eternity was quite pleased with herself, though it was unclear whether she was boasting about the little world or her handmade bamboo raft. That guy called Wu Yao had some skills, making the inside of the Green Peak Sword look decent, said Lu Yang. Has this little space always existed? Lu Yang was surprised; he hadn''t realized he had been underestimating the Green Peak Sword. Indeed, it has always been there, but it was sealed before. You couldn''t enter it until your cultivation level reached a certain point, which is when the seal was opened and you could come in. Lu Yang felt somewhat comforted. It wasn''t that he had failed to recognize its value, but that the seal hadn''t been unlocked: When was the seal opened? When you were in the Nascent Soul Stage. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity with eyes full of implicit meaning. Feeling embarrassed under his gaze, Fairy Eternity offered an awkward smile, Immortal here thought Little Yang knew about the space in the Green Peak Sword and simply couldn''t be bothered to explore it. After all, aside from the beautiful scenery, there isn''t much else here that''s interesting. Lu Yang thought about it and agreed; he didn''t really need a small world of his own to carry around. If he had had a personal little world in his previous life, every flower and grass here would be an elixir, and just taking one out would have brought a wealth of shock. Otherwise, one might farm in the little world, where the abundance of spiritual energy would certainly mutate any seeds planted here, astonishing everyone when brought out into the outside world. Unfortunately, he hadn''t had a small world in his previous life. It was only after transmigrating to the cultivation world that he gained one, which then seemed somewhat superfluous. After making a round within the Green Peak Sword, Lu Yang left the sword. Half a day passed, and the sword cultivators ended their closed-door cultivation one after another, exchanging experiences and feeling greatly enlightened. This Sword Fair was worth attending. Contemplating just once was better than years of swordsmanship enlightenment. The fight between Lu Yang and Mingtai had shown them the future path of swordsmanship. Sword cultivators one after another approached Lu Yang and Mingtai to express their gratitude, among them Xue Shilou and Qiu Kun. When the last sword cultivator finished his seclusion, the Tower Master announced the start of the third and final phase of the ceremony. You all must have heard that our Sword Vault stores the spirit swords left by the sages of the past. Once you enter the vault, if it is fated, a spirit sword will choose to follow and recognize you as its master, and our Sword Tower will not obstruct this. When your destiny with the sword is exhausted, our Sword Tower will naturally reclaim the spirit sword. If there is no such fate, please do not force it. I know some of you possess divine strength capable of forcibly pulling out the spirit swords. Should this provoke the anger of the spirit swords and an accident occurs, the Sword Tower will not be responsible. The sword cultivators praised the Tower Master for his righteousness; even when other swordsmanship sects had spirit swords, they would rather wear out the spirit of the swords completely than allow outsiders to use them. If there are no objections, then follow me, said the Tower Manager. Leading the way, the Tower Manager brought everyone down into the Sword Tower. The sword cultivators were all nervous; recognizing spirit swords was a matter of destiny, which had nothing to do with realm or talent. History was full of such examples: an ordinary cultivator being recognized by a spirit sword with great origins, and thus becoming an extraordinary sword cultivator. The Sword Vault was a huge hollow, as though someone had hollowed out a space underneath the Sword Tower with a swordCutterly without decoration, quite primitive, with only a top-grade Night Pearl at the top that had shone for ten thousand years, providing light for the Sword Vault. All kinds of spirit swords were carelessly inserted all over the vault, some on the ground, some on the walls, which didn''t indicate negligence from the Sword Tower, but rather that the spirit swords themselves preferred to be arranged in such a manner. Who knows how many spirit swords will find masters this time, remarked an elder. The Tower Manager beside him said, It might be none at all. Ah? Why? The elder was puzzled. Gazing at Mingtai entering the Sword Vault, the Tower Manager said solemnly, Don''t forget Mingtai''s identity, the Venerate Sword. He is like an elder brother to all spirit swords. To him, the Sword Vault is akin to a harem. Chapter 912 Chapter 912: Chapter 911: Please Advise, Junior Brother Mingtai Chapter 912: Chapter 911: Please Advise, Junior Brother Mingtai ` Mingtai held a status like no other, as the Sword Tower Supreme''s personal sword, all the spirit swords in the Sword Vault were his juniors. However, there was no seniority among swords, that was a relationship invented by humans. Among spirit swords, there was only the strong and the weak, with the weak submitting to the strong. From this perspective, Mingtai could be considered the eldest brother of all the spirit swords in the Sword Vault. If he wished, all the spirit swords would submit to Mingtai and follow him out of the Sword Vault. Mingtai was also aware of his own status within the Sword Vault, akin to that of an emperor. If he were to go in, it would leave no opportunity for others. Therefore, he considerately made his way to the back of the line, planning to enter last, to give everyone else a chance. At the same time, he also stopped Lu Yang, Elder Brother Lu Yang, do you want to go in last with me? There are some things I can''t tell you, but I can assure you that if you take a liking to a particular sword, I have a way to make that sword follow you. Lu Yang could probably guess where Mingtai''s confidence stemmed from and, appreciating Mingtai''s willingness to help, it would seem unkind of him to refuse the offer. Alright, then I''ll thank Junior Brother Mingtai first. Mingtai smiled. He wanted to show off a little in front of Lu Yang. In light of Lu Yang''s face, Yun Mengmeng also had the opportunity to visit the Sword Vault, and the Sword Tower had agreed that if Yun Mengmeng and a spirit sword were fated, she could also take one with her. This sword looks pretty nice. In a corner of the Sword Vault, Yun Mengmeng squatted down with interest to look at a finely made thin sword, its hilt adorned with many patterns and gems. Only the hilt of the thin sword was exposed, with the blade buried in the soil. She poked the sword without any reaction, which meant that she had no affinity with this sword. Come out and let me see what your blade looks like. Yun Mengmeng poked the thin sword again. The thin sword communicated an unplesant thought, telling Yun Mengmeng, this little girl, to roll far away, and if she kept yammering, it would teach her a lesson. Yun Mengmeng had never been cursed at like this before and felt somewhat displeased. She effortlessly pulled the thin sword out from the soil. The thin sword was enraged and vibrated incessantly, trying to break free from Yun Mengmeng''s grasp to teach this little girl a lesson! Stop shaking. Yun Mengmeng flicked the blade, causing the thin sword to buzz noisily. The surrounding spirit swords, seeing Yun Mengmeng bullying the thin sword, seemed ready to emerge from the soil themselves. Yun Mengmeng, sensing the disturbance, glared at them, and the nearby spirit swords didn''t dare act rashly anymore. The thin sword also realized that Yun Mengmeng had not pulled it out by sheer brute strength, but rather through the crushing force of her cultivation level. Its anger disappeared, frightened into stillness. Yun Mengmeng found the blade had a bare surface that wasn''t very appealing and lost interest, casually reinserting the thin sword into the ground. Was thinking of gifting you to Xiao Zhi as a present, but you''re not good-looking, forget it. Yun Mengmeng was not after quality when selecting a sword, as long as it looked nice. Sword brother, let''s join forces from now on, and together we can surely reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship! Someone was offering spirit swords big promises, trying to coax them out. If you follow me, I guarantee I can evolve you into a Sword Spirit. Look, our colors match quite well. We''re naturally a pair, come on out. There were also Sword Cultivators who were silent and reticent, simply sitting on the ground, trying to resonate with the spirit swords and move them with genuine effort. But whether it was big promises or genuine emotion, all the spirit swords didn''t budge; they ignored the Sword Cultivators completely. Why aren''t you resonating with a sword? Qiu Kun saw the big black dog squatting at the entrance like a watchdog. Before the big black dog could answer, Qiu Kun saw it holding a sword slobbery in its mouth. That''s fine, no need to explain, I understand. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ` Qiu Kun looked at the big black dog with a pitying gaze, With this method, no Spirit Sword would choose the big black dog. Qiu Kun entered the Sword Vault, using her Spiritual Sense to continuously communicate with the Spirit Swords, hoping one of them would follow her. However, it was quite regrettable that the Spirit Swords all had their hearts set on following Elder Brother Mingtai and paid no heed to Qiu Kun. She walked a large circle around the Sword Vault, and at last, a sword was moved by her sincerity, trembling continuously as it broke through the soil. Holding the sword in her hands, Qiu Kun was overjoyed. The sword split into black and white hues in the middle, containing the Dao of Yin and Yang Chaos, which was most suitable for her. Mingtai and Lu Yang stepped into the Sword Vault together. For the ten thousand years since the Sword Tower Supreme''s passing, Mingtai had always been in the Sword Vault, and he was all too familiar with it. He knew every single Spirit Sword stored here very well. Just by standing there, many Spirit Swords became restless, eager to rush into his embrace, calling him Elder Brother. The other Sword Cultivators noticed the movement of the Spirit Swords, and surprised, they followed the direction to look toward the entrance of the Sword Vault. Mingtai has resonated with these swords?! The crowd was astonished; this was simply too outrageous. They had never heard of such a thing at any previous Swords Inquiry Ceremony. Elder Brother Lu Yang, do you know how to choose the sword that you desire? Mingtai asked. I would like to hear more about it. Mingtai was an expert in this area, The so-called desired sword is one that resonates with you. From what I see, Elder Brother, are you looking to wield another sword while still holding onto your current sword? Lu Yang nodded his head. In that case, the sword you choose must not only resonate with you but also with your current sword. Otherwise, your two swords may very well become contradictory. Elder Brother Lu Yang, you can try lifting your current sword, release your aura and the aura of your sword. If there is a sword that matches you, there will be some disturbance, and the one with the greatest response will be the one that resonates with you the most. Lu Yang had no understanding of this area and could only follow the instructions. He stood at the entrance of the Sword Vault, lifting the Green Peak Sword, as his aura of the Divinity Transformation Stage surged forth. The Green Peak Sword trembled slightly, rippling out Sword Qi like ripples on water. Resonate with the Green Peak Sword as well? Fairy Eternity also listened seriously to Mingtai''s theory. Now that I am a Sword Spirit, would the sword that Little Yang picks also need to resonate with me? Thinking this, Fairy Eternity also secretly released a thread of Immortal Charm. This was an Immortal Charm that only Spirit Swords could sense, undetectable to Cultivators. The Spirit Swords sensed Lu Yang''s Sword Spirit Root, the presence of Immortal Swords, and the eternal power contained within the Sword Spirits of the Immortal Swords. These were the supreme existences that they aspired to! Sword after sword within the Sword Vault trembled violently, extremely excited, and the entire Sword Vault shook as if there were an earthquake. Mingtai was greatly astonished; he thought that an accident had caused the Sword Vault to become tumultuous. He tried desperately to issue commands to appease the Spirit Swords, but at that moment, the Spirit Swords completely ignored his commands! The upper echelons of the Sword Tower witnessed this scene, more at a loss than ever, not knowing what had happened. Not even the Sword Tower Supreme himself should have provoked such a phenomenon! Countless Spirit Swords broke free from the soil, either from the ground or the walls, leaving their original positions, lining up neatly in rows, and even the Chaos Yin-Yang Sword that Qiu Kun finally obtained flew out of her hands to join the lineup of Spirit Swords in the sky. The Spirit Swords stood in formation, like an army ready for inspection by a general. Wherever Lu Yang''s gaze fell, the Spirit Swords there stirred, thinking they had been chosen. Lu Yang turned his head to look at Mingtai, feeling a bit embarrassed, This is my first time, and I don''t have any experience. I don''t know which sword will resonate with me the most. Please, Junior Brother Mingtai, give me some advice. Chapter 913 Chapter 913: Chapter 912: Descendant of the Immortal Chapter 913: Chapter 912: Descendant of the Immortal Mingtai''s body shuddered, unable to utter a word. Fairy Eternity was cautious in her actions, knowing that her existence was a secret not to be disclosed to others. She deliberately controlled it, merely spreading the Immortal Charm to each Spirit Sword, undetectable to Mingtai and the others. However, she''d overlooked one thing: Mingtai could sense the changes in the Spirit Swords. He sensed the Spirit Swords cheering and leaping for joy, wanting to submit to Lu Yang, who possessed a Sword Spirit Root, an Immortal Sword, and an Immortal Sword Spirit! If they followed Lu Yang, perhaps they too could become Immortal Swords, birthing Sword Spirits of the Immortal Artifact Level! For every Spirit Sword, this was an opportunity of a lifetime! Disbelieving, Mingtai looked at Lu Yang. Lu Yang possessed a Sword Spirit of Immortal Artifact Level?! How did he achieve that, had there ever been a Sword Spirit of such a level in history? If not for his current human form, he would have desired to become Lu Yang''s sword! The Tower Master and others couldn''t perceive the thoughts of the Sword Spirits as clearly as Mingtai could. How is this possible, why is Lu Yang so popular? They were utterly baffled; this was not something that could be explained merely by possessing a Sword Spirit Root. When Daoist Buyu participated in the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, he only received recognition from a small number of Sword Spirits. Daoist Buyu caused quite a stir back then, but compared to the current Lu Yang, it was nothing. The other Sword Cultivators stood rooted to the spot, their gazes vacant as they looked at Lu Yang, who stood at the entrance, backed by light, appearing like a deity. Despite their best efforts, they couldn''t gain recognition from even a single Spirit Sword, yet Lu Yang merely stood there exuding his presence, which caused the Spirit Swords in the Sword Vault to swarm to him. Xue Shilou was dumbstruck, blurting out a question, Isn''t sword selection supposed to be about fate? Did Lu Yang really have such a fate with every Spirit Sword in the Sword Vault? Although it was Lu Yang''s first visit to the Sword Vault for sword selection, seeing the multitude of Spirit Swords and Mingtai''s reaction, he also knew something was amiss. The current situation likely had little to do with him; it was the doing of the pretended Sword Spirit, Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity, thrilled, said, Little Yang, hurry and collect them all; we have a place for the souls of Captive Peak''s prisoners! Fairy Eternity still remembered the prisoners from Captive Peak. Don''t worry if your Identity Jade can''t hold them all, we still have the small world of the Green Peak Sword, that should be enough. Fairy Eternity had considered everything, even how to move the Spirit Swords. Of course Fairy Eternity was happy; Little Yang was a pillar minister of the Great Bean Dynasty, these Spirit Swords laid out by little Yang would naturally become possessions of the Great Bean Dynasty. Fairy Eternity was always cunning when it came to affairs of the Great Bean Dynasty. Lu Yang: Fairy, you certainly are thorough, but have you considered the reaction of the Sword Tower? As Lu Yang pondered which sword to choose as his, Mingtai suddenly exclaimed. That sword is reacting too?! Lu Yang came back to his senses and followed Mingtai''s gaze, only to see a sword still embedded in the ground of the Sword Vault, incongruous with the others that were airborne. However, that sword was trembling continuously, clearly reacting to Lu Yang as well. Is that sword very powerful? Lu Yang asked, puzzled. Mingtai''s expression grew solemn: I can control all the Spirit Swords in the vault, except for that one. That sword was not from the Sword Tower, but the Master the first-generation Tower Master stumbled upon it. Its grade is not below my Containing Light Sword and it truly deserves to be called an Immortal Sword. The first-generation Tower Master, with his unrivaled swordsmanship, could never gain the recognition of that sword. With no other option, the first-generation Tower Master left the sword in the vault, hoping that one day someone destined would obtain it. This is also the origin of the Sword Vault, Mingtai looked at the Nameless Immortal Sword that kept trembling, trying to break through the soil, and slowly said, However, a ten thousand years have passed, and that sword has always been lying there, unresponsive to the call of any sword cultivator, until Elder Brother Lu Yang''s appearance. Lu Yang was especially surprised when he heard that it was also an Immortal Sword. Eh, why does this sword look so familiar? Fairy Eternity gazed at the Nameless Immortal Sword that only revealed its hilt, and gradually, it began to overlap with a sword from her memory. I remember now, isn''t this the Inheriting Shadow Sword of Liu Ningxuan? Lu Yang felt the name Liu Ningxuan sounded familiar. All of a sudden, he remembered, Liu Ningxuan, unparalleled in swordsmanship talent, regarded as the greatest in ancient times, master of both the zither and sword, created the technique ''Unity of Man and Sword''. In a battle with Fairy Eternity, he had reached the zenith of its potential, merging with the sword, inseparable from it. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now when people mention the strongest sword cultivator, they often bring up Liu Ningxuan along with the Sword Tower Supreme. The Seven Star Sword Set he had obtained from the Creation Secret Realm was once used by Liu Ningxuan! Thinking of this, Lu Yang immediately had an ominous premonition. Just as he was about to ask Fairy Eternity more about the situation, he saw the Inheriting Shadow Sword soar into the sky with an intimidating aura, dispersing the neatly arranged Spirit Swords. A figure drifted out from the Inheriting Shadow Sword, if not Liu Ningxuan, then who? Liu Ningxuan, dressed in ancient attire, appeared before everyone in the form of an Immortal Sword Spirit, his eyes sweeping angrily over everyone before finally landing on Lu Yang with an unkind expression. It was you who released the aura of the Ying Tian Immortal just now! Ying Tian Immortal? Lu Yang hadn''t expected Liu Ningxuan to ask about this upon his arrival. With a cold sneer, Liu Ningxuan''s gaze grew colder: Still trying to deceive me? Back then, Ying Tian Immortal forced me into unity of man and sword just to escape with my life, leaving me in this wretched half-dead state; how could I mistake his aura! Lu Yang understood then; Liu Ningxuan''s memories had also been tampered with, the mastermind behind the scenes had altered his memories to the last battle with the Ying Tian Immortal. Although Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi''s memories were also erased, they had a deep connection with Fairy Eternity. Even if they completely forgot, the moment they saw Fairy Eternity, they felt something familiar. The same went for Liu Ningxuan; he had a life-and-death feud with Fairy Eternity, how could he completely forget her. For various reasons, he mistook Fairy Eternity''s aura for that of the Ying Tian Immortal. If I''m not wrong, boy, you must be a descendant of Ying Tian Immortal. Lu Yang felt that Liu Ningxuan was gravely misunderstanding him. But to the bystanders, it didn''t seem that way at all. If Liu Ningxuan said Lu Yang was a descendant of Ying Tian Immortal, could there be any falsehood in it? No wonder Lu Yang is so powerful, he must have received the legacy of Ying Tian Immortal! Immortal''s disciple, terrifying indeed The people from the Sword Tower nodded one after another, finding an explanation for all of Lu Yang''s actions. No wonder Lu Yang can fight to a draw with Young Sect Master Lu, it turns out both of them are disciples of Immortals. Hmm, you, boy, are you a Sword Spirit turned human? Liu Ningxuan noticed Mingtai next to Lu Yang, his intent to kill rising. After being gravely injured by Fairy Eternity, in order to escape, he used the Unity of Man and Sword technique, which resulted in the Inheriting Shadow Sword becoming damaged and reduced to a broken sword. He then fell into a deep slumber, during which the Inheriting Shadow Sword changed hands several times, passing through the hands of numerous master smiths and swordsmanship experts who recognized its extraordinary nature and gradually restored it, reviving him in the process. By that time, it was already the Great Yu Era. Now, Liu Ningxuan existed in the state of a Sword Spirit, allowing him to live until the present. Unlike Mingtai, who was an Innate Sword Spirit, he was an Acquired Sword Spirit. Innate Sword Spirits could transform into humans, but Acquired Sword Spirits could not, bound for life to the Inheriting Shadow Sword. This was why he especially despised Innate Sword Spirits. Chapter 914 Chapter 914: Chapter 913: Sword Tower Supreme Chapter 914: Chapter 913: Sword Tower Supreme What did he just say, Mingtai is a Sword Spirit turned human? The sword cultivators couldn''t believe their eyes, looking at Mingtai. Lu Yang was a descendant of Ying Tian Immortal, and Mingtai was a transformed Sword Spirit. No, with both of your identities so special, compared to you two, are we too ordinary? Originally, the sword cultivators felt that the arrival of the Great Era was the time for them to shine. But they soon realized that they were thoroughly defeated just in terms of identity. Having special identities isn''t necessarily a big problemChistory is full of cultivators who through arduous cultivation defeated many enemies with special identities and became celebrated stories. The problem was, even after their strenuous training, they still couldn''t defeat Lu Yang and Mingtai. What''s there to fight for in this Great Era then? The higher-ups within the Sword Tower had subtle changes in expression, not expecting that this ancient nameless Sword Spirit would reveal Mingtai''s identity so directly. They didn''t know whether this was a blessing or a curse. Yun Mengmeng quietly approached Lu Yang, sensing something off about Liu Ningxuan''s demeanor. The faint aura he emitted made her uncomfortable. If Yun Mengmeng had spent more time in the outside world, she would know this as a killing intent. Liu Ningxuan stared at Mingtai with a malicious and dangerous look, speaking slowly. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How wonderful it is to be an Innate Sword Spirit that can turn human. Unlike me, I can only stay inside a sword. Lu Yang''s expression changed, and he moved in front of Mingtai: What are you going to do! Seeing Lu Yang''s action, Liu Ningxuan found it laughable: Kid, don''t think I''m afraid of you just because you''ve received Ying Tian Immortal''s legacy. Let me guess, you''ve only received the inheritance of Ying Tian Immortal and seen his Illusory Shadows, but never met the real Ying Tian Immortal, right? Looking at Lu Yang''s expression, Liu Ningxuan became even more certain of his guess: Ying Tian Immortal hasn''t shown himself for a long time. Perhaps he''s already dead. With Ying Tian Immortal''s love for showing off, could he stay inactive for over a hundred thousand years? There must have been a problem. Ying Tian Immortal and he had a life-and-death enmity; had he not been wary of Ying Tian Immortal still being alive, he would have killed Lu Yang! More than ten thousand years ago, after the Inheriting Shadow Sword was acquired by the Sword Tower Supreme, Liu Ningxuan, worried that the Tower Master might see him inside the Inheriting Shadow Sword, chose to remain asleep. Upon awakening, he first saw the descendant of his sworn enemy, followed by an Innate Sword Spirit turning into a human. If he didn''t kill the two to vent his anger, it would be unjustifiable! Liu Ningxuan manipulated the Inheriting Shadow Sword, releasing an invisible Sword Qi. It was blindingly brilliant and splendid, more dazzling than the top-grade Night Pearl on top of the Sword Vault. The sheer power made the entire Sword Vault tremble; even the Sword Tower above swayed from side to side, unable to withstand such Sword Qi! The invisible Sword Qi locked onto Mingtai, intent on killing him in one fell swoop! The sword cultivators, seeing this, trembled with fear, believing that even a typical Transcendance Tribulation Stage might not be able to withstand this blow! Protect Mingtai quickly! The Manager of the Tower cried out urgently, alongside the twelve Elders, they stood in front of Mingtai. Layers of runes began flowing from their swords. Golden runes surged forth, containing some ultimate and powerful principle. They shone brightly as they formed the great array of Swordsmanship protective circle. Boom! The invisible Sword Qi descended, striking the protective circle. It surged and clashed violently with the array. After holding steady for three moments, both the Sword Qi and the array shattered! AhhC The Manager of the Tower and others were sent flying by the shockwave of the Sword Qi, not knowing how many ribs were broken, as blood spilled from their mouths. Liu Ningxuan sneered: Is this the level you''re at? You should feel lucky that I haven''t taken action for tens of thousands of years and have grown rusty. Otherwise, that strike just now would have been enough to kill all of you! I wonder what you plan to use to defend against this time? Liu Ningxuan once again gathered an invisible Sword Qi, its power even greater than before! The manager of the Tower and the others turned pale upon seeing this, having already exhausted all their strength to block that sword strike, how were they supposed to block it? Just at that moment, the top-grade Night Pearl atop the Sword Vault burst into an unprecedented brilliance, and a graceful silhouette emerged from the nine-colored divine light. Who dares to harm Mingtai? Everyone watched the silhouette within the nine-colored divine light unblinkingly, wondering which venerable figure was revealing themselves. Upon seeing that familiar silhouette, Mingtai''s eyes lit up, and he couldn''t help but cry out, Master! Master? Hearing Mingtai''s address, the manager of the Tower also realized who she was. Sword Tower''s unworthy disciple pays respect to the Venerate! The top-grade Night Pearl shattered, the nine-colored divine light disappeared, revealing the true form of the graceful silhouette, a woman of peerless beauty, appearing delicate and frail, like a young miss from a boudoir. Very few people knew that the Supreme of the Sword Tower was actually a woman. The Supreme of the Sword Tower? Liu Ningxuan''s eyes narrowed slightly, remaining very calm; this certainly wasn''t the true form of the Sword Tower Supreme. As if not seeing Liu Ningxuan, the Sword Tower Supreme descended and tenderly stroked Mingtai''s head. So, you really have embarked on the path of becoming human. Master! Mingtai hugged the Sword Tower Supreme tightly, weeping bitterly, as he never thought he''d see her again in this lifetime. Alright, alright, stop crying. Am I not fine right here? the Sword Tower Supreme soothed in a gentle voice. Then she turned her head to look at Liu Ningxuan in the sky, Is he the one bullying you? Watch as your sister teaches him a lesson! Taking the Containing Light Sword, the Sword Tower Supreme flew up to confront Liu Ningxuan, causing the air itself to become tense. Liu Ningxuan was not afraid of the Sword Tower Supreme either, and with a scornful laugh, he said, You really have the nerve to say you''re fine, currently nothing more than a soul remnant hidden inside the Night Pearl. I presume it was only during the Sword Tower''s catastrophe that you would show yourself. How much of your original strength can this soul remnant exert? Failing to pass the Immortal Ascension Tribulation meant one could not survive, yet the Sword Tower Supreme having left behind a soul remnant was already turning the impossible into the possible. I had suspected this sword was the Inheriting Shadow Sword, but I lacked the proof, and there was no conclusive information from the Taixue Academy. Unexpectedly, though the world thought you had disappeared, it turns out you''ve lingered in the Inheriting Shadow Sword until now, he said. The Sword Tower Supreme pointed her sword at Liu Ningxuan, her eyebrows knit together, Dare to harm my Mingtai, it seems you are tired of living! Fairy Eternity was also observing the state of the Sword Tower Supreme, Impressive indeed, to have left behind a soul remnant from the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. Could it be she is an Initial Form of the Immortal Soul Dao Fruit? Apart from the Initial Form of Eternity Dao Fruit, only the Initial Form of the Soul Dao Fruit could achieve this. Fairy, what is Liu Ningxuan''s cultivation level? Lu Yang asked stealthily. Pass Tribulation Peak. Just Pass Tribulation Peak? Lu Yang thought to himself that he had assumed Liu Ningxuan was a Semi-Immortal. Suddenly he realized something was amiss. When did I start thinking so lightly of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Back then, he and this Immortal both wanted to condense the Initial Form of the Annihilation Dao Fruit. He challenged me recklessly and ended up using Unity of Man and Sword to escape in the middle of our battle, Fairy Eternity said, huffing angrily. It''s a pity he became a Sword Spirit. Sword Spirits cannot possess a Dao Fruit OutlineCoh, except this Immortal. If he hadn''t become a Sword Spirit, there would have been a chance for him to condense the Initial Form of the Annihilation Dao Fruit, she added. Lu Yang hadn''t expected Fairy Eternity to hold such a high opinion of Liu Ningxuan, but then again, without some ability, he wouldn''t have dared to challenge Fairy Eternity. Chapter 915 Chapter 915: Chapter 914 Who Are You! Chapter 915: Chapter 914 Who Are You! In the Sword Vault, Sword Qi roiled tumultuously, as the Supreme of the Sword Tower commanded tens of thousands of swords with a domineering presence, making Liu Ningxuan, merged as one with his sword, an unstoppable force. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clang clang clang clang, in an instant, the sound of countless Spirit Swords colliding rang out, deafening, inadvertently forming a sonic attack that was life-threatening to even those merely watching the battle. Run! Qiu Kun yelled, not caring that his Chaos Yin-Yang Sword was left behind as he turned tail and ran. Anyone daring to remain in the Sword Vault at that moment would die without knowing how! Other Sword Cultivators also realized that things had taken a turn for the worse and scrambled to escape. Now, the Sword Vault had become a battlefield for two great Sword Cultivators; it was no place for mere mortals to tread, and even the Manager of the Tower and others could only stand by helplessly watching the scene unfold. Both Sword Cultivators were in a crippled state, with Liu Ningxuan having transformed into a Sword Spirit after the Unity of Man and Sword, no longer even human, to say nothing of the Supreme of the Sword Tower, whose true form had long since fallen, now merely a residual soul relying on the Outline of the Soul Dao Fruit. But even in their weakened states, they were not beings that Integration Period Cultivators could interfere with, and even Pass Tribulation Cultivators would have to measure their own abilities before acting. Liu Ningxuan was qualified to be an opponent of Fairy Eternity, worthy of possessing the Outline of the Annihilation Dao Fruit, and was hailed as the premier Sword Cultivator of ancient times. The cultivation level of the Supreme of the Sword Tower was even higher; the fact that she could Cross the Immortal Tribulation meant that she had comprehended the Outline of the Soul Dao Fruit to its limits, putting her on the same level as Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, with only Immortality above. Setting aside the anomaly of Yun Zhi, she was hailed as the most powerful cultivator Great Xia had ever seen! In a sense, the swordsmanship contest between the two could be considered part of the Sword Inquiry Convention. This was the strongest Sword Inquiry Convention ever. Vast Wave Sword Technique. Sword Qi surged violently, turning the entire Sword Vault into a sea of Sword Qi, as if the waters of the East Sea had been relocated here, bringing an overwhelming sense of weight and oppressive force. Moreover, countless Sword Qi Demons of the Sea Clan roamed the sword Qi sea, frantically tearing at Liu Ningxuan. The Containing Light Sword vanished from sight, becoming the fiercest of the demons in the sea of Sword Qi, intent on severing Liu Ningxuan''s Inheriting Shadow Sword. Silent Destruction Sword Technique! The Inheriting Shadow Sword was pitch-black, thick as ink, carrying the ultimate intent of destruction, as if it were the ominous source of dread itself. This was the edge of the Outline of the Annihilation Dao Fruit that he had touched, extremely terrifying; with this move, he had once pierced through Xuan Wu, also at the pinnacle of the Pass Tribulation Stage. The defense-oriented Xuan Wu was as fragile as paper before this move! Xuanxuan believed that even if her own Pass Tribulation Stage ancestor were present, they would have to avoid the edge of this sword for fear of having their Barrier Door broken by a single strike. Upon encountering this move, the Sea Clan''s Sword Qi Demons were dispersed, reduced to unstructured Sword Qi, which were devoured clean by the aura of the Inheriting Shadow Sword before even reaching the sword itself! Clang! All the Sword Qi was devoured by the Inheriting Shadow Sword, the only exception being the Containing Light Sword, also an Immortal Sword, which clashed against the Inheriting Shadow Sword. The collision of the two great Immortal Swords spanned ancient and modern times, causing chunks of earth to shake and the entire Sword Vault to teeter on the brink of collapse, shaking the very foundations of the Sword Tower and putting everyone at imminent risk of being crushed. The two unrivaled Sword Cultivators, heedless of the consequences, employed their swordsmanship, both seeking to overwhelm the other with their prowess in the sword. The two vast domains of swordsmanship opened up, yet neither was as grand and majestic as people had imagined. The domain of swordsmanship of the Supreme of the Sword Tower was filled with ghostly shadows, all enemies she had slain, mimicked by the Outline of the Soul Dao Fruit, allowing them to be resurrected in her swordsmanship domain. Liu Ningxuan''s swordsmanship domain was like the edge of the world, a mix of black and red as the grand sun sank and the stars shattered, with all living beings stepping into the domain meeting mysterious deaths, as if subjected to a curse of inevitable death through causality. Even with Lu Yang''s swordsmanship talent, he could not comprehend the swordsmanship domains of these two, let alone other people. There''s no need to mention Fairy Eternity, who gleaned all her understanding of swordsmanship from Lu Yang. The Swordsmanship Domain greatly expanded and swelled, scrubbing every inch of space. The space itself seemed unstable, continually developing cracks, as if it were about to shatter! BoomCBoomCBoomC Under the clash of Swordsmanship Domains, the Sword Tower above finally could not withstand such power and collapsed, turning into ruins that threatened to engulf the Sword Vault. However, amid the impact of both individuals'' Swordsmanship Domains, the ruins of the Sword Tower were directly blown apart, without affecting the two at all. Both parties were panting heavily, staring intently at each other. They were the strongest swordsmen of their respective eras, having faced formidable opponents since their debut but never encountering an enemy to truly test their skill in Swordsmanship. Fairy, who will win between the two? Lu Yang asked anxiously. Although Fairy Eternity was not very familiar with Swordsmanship, she could still distinguish their strengths and weaknesses. Tsk, based on their style of fighting, I''m guessing it won''t be resolved in a day or two. But, that Sword Tower girl has too weak a foundation and can''t last that long. Ah? Lu Yang began to worry about the Sword Tower Supreme on Mingtai''s behalf. Liu Ningxuan had also noticed this detail. Although he had become a Sword Spirit, unable to turn back into a human, his advantage lay in a stable foundation. He would not flame out like the Sword Tower Supreme, akin to a flickering candle in the wind which would soon extinguish. Following that, Fairy Eternity added, However, if there is intervention from a third party, they will quickly be able to deal with Liu Ningxuan. Third-party intervention? As Lu Yang wondered where this third party would come from, he saw a familiar figure soaring into the high sky, flying to the side of the Sword Tower Supreme. Fellow Daoist, let me help you. Yun Mengmeng?! Miss Yun? Upon identifying the figure, Lu Yang was shocked. How did Yun Mengmeng, who tagged along with him for free meals, transform into a powerful ally capable of fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Sword Tower Supreme in the blink of an eye? The Manager of the Tower and others also did not expect that someone closely related to Lu Yang would be so powerful. Her Golden Core Stage Cultivation Level is a disguise! Lu Yang realized, feeling that Yun Mengmeng had been dishonest. Wait, Fairy, why didn''t you tell me? If he couldn''t see through it, couldn''t Fairy Eternity see that Yun Mengmeng''s cultivation level was a disguise? Lu Yang quickly recalled all their conversations along the way, hoping he hadn''t said anything too offensive to Senior Yun Mengmeng. The only potential issue seemed to be who was Yun Mengmeng''s best sister, as he seemed to have promised to teach her swordsmanship. Somehow, Lu Yang felt uneasy, as if something bad was about to happen. Immortal saw you were having fun with her; if I had told of her cultivation level, I feared you would be too restrained and spoil your mood, said Fairy Eternity while pulling a face and turning away, not wanting to deal with Lu Yang. Who are you! Liu Ningxuan was also startled by the appearance of Yun Mengmeng. He and the Sword Tower Supreme were in a delicate balance, where any change could tip the scales of victory. Yun Mengmeng was about to introduce herself, but upon reflection, she realized that there was already an Yun Mengmeng who was an Immortal. She herself was not an Immortal, so claiming that name now would disgrace it, wouldn''t it? This lady''s name is Yun Zhi. Lu Yang''s legs went weak from the shock, and he almost felt like kneeling. This is a disaster; the Fairy has doomed me. Chapter 916 Chapter 916: Chapter 915 Restraint Chapter 916: Chapter 915 Restraint ` So it''s Daoist Yun Zhi, Liu Ningxuan said warily, watching Yun Mengmeng closely. If she dared to interfere in their battle, she must be confident of success. Thank you, Daoist Yun Zhi, for the assistance. The Sword Tower will surely repay you generously! declared the Sword Tower Supreme. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liu Ningxuan and the Sword Tower Supreme were both ancient characters who had never heard of the name Yun Zhi. Strangely enough, apart from the two of them, everyone else present had heard of Yun Zhi. The top echelons of the Sword Tower looked at Yun Mengmeng with odd expressions. They not only had heard of Yun Zhi but had also met her several times, and it was clear to them that this woman was not Yun Zhi. The Manager of the Tower had a different opinion, No, it''s possible that she is Yun Zhi. How so? Think about it, she calls herself Yun Zhi, and she''s very familiar with Lu Yang. Plus, Yun Zhi is known for keeping a low profile and dislikes drawing attention to herself, so it''s normal for her to disguise herself. That makes sense, they agreed. After all, he was the Tower Master, thinking one step ahead of them all. The sword cultivators who had come to attend the Sword Inquiry Ceremony had only heard of the name Yun Zhi but had not seen her face. Yun Zhi, I remember, is the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect, though she has never openly demonstrated her strength, so it''s hard to say how powerful she is. She shouldn''t be a problem. I heard our Sect Leader say that Yun Zhi is at least at the Pass Tribulation stage, possibly even a Semi-Immortal, very strong, said a sword cultivator with an extraordinary background, knowing more secrets. Only Lu Yang had a bitter expression. Miss Yun, I''ve treated you well, yet you''re so cruelly setting me up. Heaven and Earth Sword! Liu Ningxuan shouted, determined to strike first and eliminate Yun Mengmeng to restore the balance between him and the Sword Tower Supreme! Yun Mengmeng felt the destructive Sword Intent within the Inheriting Shadow Sword but was too late to dodge. She was hit directly by the Heaven and Earth Sword, flying out and slamming into the wall of the Sword Vault. I thought you had some ability, but you''re just a girl who has barely survived her tribulation, Liu Ningxuan laughed heartily, having been nervous for nothing, as she turned out to be unimpressive. A mere Early Tribulation Stage, not enough to upset the balance. Daoist Yun Zhi! exclaimed the Sword Tower Supreme in shock, barely into the fight and she seemed already defeated. Lu Yang, however, was surprised by Yun Mengmeng''s realm. Yun Mengmeng and the Eldest Senior Sister were sisters, which suggested they were not far apart in age. Dai Bufan was of similar age to the Eldest Senior Sister and was only in the Mid Integration Stage, was Yun Mengmeng already at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Such a talent in cultivation could be called terrifying. That scared me to death, Yun Mengmeng exclaimed as she crawled out from the wall, still shaken. She rarely fought others, let alone staked her life in combat. She had a smooth journey breaking through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and Liu Ningxuan''s unexpected attack with the sword was indeed beyond her reaction. Not even a warning before the attack, I thought I was going to die, Yun Mengmeng said, still frightened but feeling the move was nothing to worry about. Liu Ningxuan''s brows furrowed. His sword was strong enough to pierce a member of the Black Tortoise Clan at the Early Tribulation Stage, so how come it didn''t affect her at all? He knew he couldn''t have misjudged her level. Something was off. Come again, this time I promise you won''t hit me again, laughed Yun Mengmeng. Silent Destruction Sword Technique! Liu Ningxuan swung his sword fiercely once more at an even faster speed than before, and although Yun Mengmeng was prepared, she couldn''t dodge in time. The speed of this sword exceeded the reaction limit of the Early Tribulation Stage! Boom! Once again, Yun Mengmeng was hit and sent flying. Liu Ningxuan watched her in disbelief, as she had, yet again, emerged unscathed! I refuse to believe this! Just as Liu Ningxuan was ready for an even more powerful blast of Sword Qi, a surge of fierce Sword Qi came attacking him. Are you acting like I don''t exist? shouted the Sword Tower Supreme, seeing something mysterious about Yun Mengmeng, hope rising in her heart. It seemed Yun Mengmeng was not as weak as she had first appeared. ` Soul Sword Domain! Annihilation Sword Domain! The two great domains of swordsmanship appeared again, covering the heavens and the earth, as Yun Mengmeng rode a demon towards Liu Ningxuan to attack. Liu Ningxuan sneered, Foolish, any creature that steps into the Annihilation Sword Domain will be torn apart by the force of destruction, no exceptions! Indeed, the ferocious demon mount stepped one foot into the Annihilation Sword Domain and was instantly obliterated. However, after dismounting from the demon, Yun Mengmeng kept rushing forward as if nothing had happened. This is impossible! She pushed out a palm gently. Cloud Falling Palm. With a single palm strike, pristine white clouds emerged from behind Yun Mengmeng, rolling like the ocean''s waves, soft enough to put someone to sleep. The white clouds condensed into her palm, forming a palm print, and with a smack onto the hilt of the Inheriting Shadow Sword, it was sent tumbling through the air, spinning several times. Those present couldn''t understand why Yun Mengmeng was completely unaffected by the Annihilation Sword Domain, knowing that even the Sword Tower Supreme wouldn''t dare to enter with his true form, only clashing domains instead. Only Lu Yang probably understood. She has the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! Yun Mengmeng''s cultivation level is indeed at the Early Tribulation Stage, but it''s possible to possess the Dao Fruit Outline at the Early Tribulation Stage! She''s not in the Tribulation Stage, but a Semi-Immortal! Unaffected by attacks, and unfazed by the Annihilation Sword Domain, her Dao Fruit must be related to defense, like Vajra, Immovable, or does she possess an Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit with an immortal nature?! Fairy Eternity''s face broke into a smile. You guessed right, it''s the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Immortal, unchanged and unwavering, eternal, the very antithesis of annihilation! The very idea of annihilation that Liu Ningxuan was proud of had no effect on Yun Mengmeng. Unless Liu Ningxuan possessed the Initial Form of Annihilation Dao Fruit! But a Sword Spirit would not possess the Initial Form of Annihilation Dao Fruit! Lu Yang got it, no wonder Fairy Eternity said that the entrance of a third party could change the situation, this was purely a restraint on Liu Ningxuan. It''s just that this girl''s combat experience isn''t great, her movements are clumsy, and limited by her cultivation level, her attack power is also insufficient. How could the sword cultivators understand this? To them, Yun Mengmeng seemed possessed by a divine demon, akin to a Golden Body Arhat from legends, invulnerable to all laws, instantly realizing that Yun Zhi was truly formidable, managing to suppress Liu Ningxuan in a fight. Yun Mengmeng stood at the forefront, no matter what sword technique Liu Ningxuan employed, Yun Mengmeng remained unharmed. Don''t come near me! As Yun Mengmeng attacked again, Liu Ningxuan, if not for his Sword Spirit Body, would have been sweating profusely. The Sword Tower Supreme followed Yun Mengmeng''s lead, raising the Containing Light Sword and shouting loudly. Break! Runes shimmered on the Containing Light Sword, merging into the blade, ringing sonorously as it cleaved downwards, carrying the might to sweep across all under heaven. The Inheriting Shadow Sword was struck by the blow, acquiring a notch, and Liu Ningxuan''s figure flickered, finally, his foundation was injured! Just as the Sword Tower Supreme and Yun Mengmeng were about to collaborate to break the Inheriting Shadow Sword, the sky suddenly turned pitch black, shrouded by inauspiciousness. A silhouette slowly appeared above the ruins of the Sword Vault, his face indifferent, holding a broken bowl in his hand. He tossed it into the sky, covering all the places of the Sword Tower. Looking at the Containing Light Sword and the Inheriting Shadow Sword, he revealed a slight smile. Crafting an Immortal Sword just lacked some materials, so I''ll just use you to make up for it. Seeing that silhouette, Lu Yang''s expression slightly changed. Yingtian Immortal! Chapter 917 Chapter 917: Chapter 916: The Bizarre Yingtian Immortal Chapter 917: Chapter 916: The Bizarre Yingtian Immortal ` Who is there! the Sword Tower Supreme shouted, looking up at the immortal figure as if facing a formidable enemy. The aura that the other party was freely emitting was even much stronger than her state before passing the Immortal Ascension Tribulation! This was absolutely an Immortal, without a doubt! Liu Ningxuan looked at that arrogant silhouette, and all sorts of unpleasant memories surged to his mind, slowly he spat out three words through gritted teeth. Ying Tian Immortal He had heard clearly just now, Ying Tian Immortal wanted them to forge Immortal Swords, and if the Inheriting Shadow Sword was refined, could he still live? You called for it earlier with your loose tongue, saying that Ying Tian Immortal probably had an accident. Well, now the person has popped up. What, he is Ying Tian Immortal, one of the Four Ancient Immortals from the legends! Though Liu Ningxuan wasn''t loud, after the arrival of Ying Tian Immortal, the entire area fell silent as a grave, and everybody heard his words loud and clear, and they were greatly shocked. They could clearly feel the malice emanating from Ying Tian Immortal. The comer is not good! The Four Ancient Immortals, the most ancient of Immortals. Because the ages are so far apart, many legends are shrouded in a mythical hue, making the Four Ancient Immortals seem even more terrifying. Fairy, is that Ying Tian Immortal? Lu Yang''s brows were knit together with dark clouds, feeling that the temperament of Ying Tian Immortal amidst the Heavenly Tribulation was very different. Fairy Eternity remained silent, seemingly deep in thought. Lu Yang knew that the situation was completely out of control, and he hastily attempted to summon his Eldest Senior Sister, only to end in failure. After Ying Tian Immortal made his appearance, he threw out a broken bowl that covered the Sword Tower, and Lu Yang felt that this bowl had cut off their connection with the outside world, preventing him from contacting his Eldest Senior Sister. Fairy, what is this bowl? Fairy Eternity frowned, trying to identify the origin of the broken bowl: It looks like the Qiankun Cover forged by Ying Tian Immortal, but it feels cruder than the Qiankun Cover I remember. It''s like it has been reforged. No one can escape from here, and no information can be sent out. It can temporarily deceive the earth''s veins from detection, creating the illusion that everything here is normal, probably because he''s worried about those two from the Jiang Family and Meng Family discovering him. Fairy Eternity also felt that something was off about Ying Tian Immortal and didn''t rashly appear to meet him. She seemed to have made some kind of decision and spoke earnestly, Little Yang, don''t worry, with this Fairy here, you won''t have any trouble. Hearing his name called by Liu Ningxuan, Ying Tian Immortal responded with mild interest: Oh, interesting. I wouldn''t have thought a mere Sword Spirit would recognize me. Confusion flashed through Lu Yang''s mind. Ying Tian Immortal didn''t recognize Liu Ningxuan? Lu Yang swiftly asked, Fairy, the Ying Tian Immortal from the ancient times has never met Liu Ningxuan before? Fairy Eternity was just as puzzled. She wanted to use her immortal sense to take a closer look at Ying Tian Immortal but worried about being discovered, which could bring danger to Lu Yang: Of course they''ve met, they have even fought many times. Lu Yang was puzzled. So, has Ying Tian Immortal lost his memory, or is it that this isn''t Ying Tian Immortal at all, but some entity that has taken over his body? This suddenly emerged Ying Tian Immortal was definitely very strange, exuding eeriness in every aspect. Besides this, Lu Yang had another doubt. It''s been three hundred thousand years for the Great Qian Dynasty, and Ying Tian Immortal has never appeared; is this really his first time appearing? If so, isn''t that too coincidental? If not, why has there been no news about previous appearances of Ying Tian Immortal Cold sweat broke out on Lu Yang''s forehead; he hoped that this was Ying Tian Immortal''s first appearance, otherwise, it would be really bad. Ying Tian Immortal seemed completely oblivious to Liu Ningxuan and the Sword Tower Supreme''s guard, casually saying, Will you hand over those two swords voluntarily, or do I need to take them myself? In your dreams! Delusional thinking! Neither Liu Ningxuan nor the Sword Tower Supreme was going to hand over the Inheriting Shadow Sword or the Containing Light Sword, the former foundational to Liu Ningxuan and the latter vital to Mingtai''s life. Seeing their will to resist, Ying Tian Immortal didn''t take it seriously but instead laughed heartily. But this laughter did not dispel the chilling atmosphere and instead made the area even more sinister. ` Just like that, just like that, resisting is what makes it interesting. Ying Tian Immortal glanced at the cultivators below, becoming even more delighted, It seems my luck is good today. I sensed there were two swords here that could be used to forge an Immortal Sword. I didn''t expect to find so many sword cultivators. It would be perfect to refine all of you into a single soul. Perhaps you might barely suffice as the sword spirit for my Immortal Sword! The Immortal Sword mentioned by Ying Tian Immortal wasn''t like the Containing Light Sword which is an Immortal Treasure, but an Immortal Artifact of the same tier as the Green Peak Sword, which is the most standard Immortal Sword! Otherwise, he wouldn''t use two Immortal Treasures as raw materials! The people below were despairing as if they were dead ashes; Ying Tian Immortal actually wanted to refine them all. How could they possibly live? Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many desperately tried to escape, but it was useless. How could a Qiankun Cover be broken by such minor cultivation levels? Lu Yang''s heart sank. The worst he feared had happened. Ying Tian Immortal intended to kill and silence them all, which explained why there was no information about him from ancient times to the present. Wherever he appeared, it would become a land of death! Especially during the Great Qian and Great Yu eras, it was common for cultivators to destroy entire cities. The few times that Ying Tian Immortal took action and mixed in, nobody could clearly identify his involvement! In the Great Xia era, perhaps Ying Tian Immortal restrained himself a bit. Lu Yang suspected that some cases of sect extermination were not the work of demonic sects but that of Ying Tian Immortal! And in places like the East Sea and Demon Territory, which have been fragmented for the past three hundred thousand years, even if someone was annihilated, no one would investigate thoroughly! Annihilation Sword Domain! Soul Sword Domain! Heaven and Earth Sword! Vast Wave Sword Technique! The two pinnacle sword cultivators joined forces against the enemy, with fatal attacks as their opening moves! They were facing an Immortal; if there was any reservation at this moment, they would be left without a place to bury their bodies! Cloud Falling Palm! Yun Mengmeng steeled herself and joined the fight. Grandmother was right, the outside world was indeed dangerous, and her own strength was completely negligible in front of a true Great Power. Facing the combined attack of the three, Ying Tian Immortal neither dodged nor hid. He just stood there, letting the attacks fall upon him. Immediately, dust and smoke rose, obscuring everything. The crowd below, who were just fighting fiercely, saw the mighty combined force of the three and felt a flicker of hope for life. However, as the dust settled, Ying Tian Immortal was unharmed! An Immortal Treasure Spirit, a half-Immortal''s remnant soul, early stage of Passing Tribulation. You three think you can harm me? The Supreme of the Sword Tower gritted her teeth. If she were in her prime, she might have a slim chance to fight to the death with Ying Tian Immortal, but now as a mere remnant soul, it was wishful thinking to harm him. Again! The three joined forces once more, hoping to find a sliver of life. Unexpectedly, Liu Ningxuan''s Heaven and Earth Sword didn''t strike at Ying Tian Immortal but at the Qiankun Cover. ThudC Like a stone dropped into a calm lake, ripples spread across the Qiankun Cover, absorbing Liu Ningxuan''s sword strike. Trying to escape? Ying Tian Immortal took a large stride forward. Space contracted beneath his feet, and in one step, he reached Liu Ningxuan, grasping for the Inheriting Shadow Sword as if catching a chick. I happen to lack ancient memories, so let me see yours. Ying Tian Immortal placed his hand over Liu Ningxuan''s head. Accompanied by a scream from Liu Ningxuan, whose eyes rolled back as he lost consciousness, Ying Tian Immortal proceeded with the soul search. When Liu Ningxuan woke up again, he would be mad and mindless, no longer himself. Having obtained Liu Ningxuan''s memories, Ying Tian Immortal suddenly realized, So it is Liu Ningxuan, the top sword cultivator of ancient times, and also the sworn enemy of this body. He used Unity of Man and Sword to escape last time. How does that matter? Now aren''t you caught in my hands? Chapter 918 Chapter 918: Chapter 917: Corpse Severing Method and Corpse Detachment Method Chapter 918: Chapter 917: Corpse Severing Method and Corpse Detachment Method After gaining Liu Ningxuan''s memories, Yingtian Immortal''s demeanor became radiant, causing the atmosphere around Sword Tower to feel less sinister. Yingtian Immortal had been collecting information about ancient times, wishing to understand the predecessor of this body. Unfortunately, the history of ancient times was too chaotic, like loose sand, and extremely difficult to collect. With Liu Ningxuan''s segment of ancient history, he managed to fill some of the void in his heart. Suddenly, Yingtian Immortal felt two fierce attacks bursting forth at his back. By the time he twisted his head, the two attacks were less than three inches from his brow! Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Palm Thunder! While Yingtian Immortal was absorbed in extracting Liu Ningxuan''s memories, Sword Tower Supreme and Yun Mengmeng took the opportunity to launch another joint attack. It was thanks to Yingtian Immortal being distracted that they had the chance to gather their power for the assault. Countless beams of Sword Qi emerged from all directions, drawn by Sword Tower Supreme and converging like a meteor shower that streaked across the sky, merging with the Containing Light Sword with an unstoppable sharpness. The Soul Sword Domain spread out from beneath their feet, with various Sword Qi Demons integrating into the Containing Light Sword. Sword Tower Supreme''s eyes revealed determination and resolve; this move was originally prepared for Liu Ningxuan, but now it had to be used against the more powerful Yingtian Immortal. A dazzling light bloomed in Yun Mengmeng''s palm, like thunder being born, accompanied by thunderous roars that were deafening, as she desperately compressed this force of thunder, continuously focusing it into one point. Seeing this, Yingtian Immortal''s head reared back, then he violently thrust it forward, using his forehead to send Sword Tower Supreme and Yun Mengmeng flying! Haha, not bad, you have some skill; it''s not in vain that I purposely gave you an opening. He doesn''t have the Tribulation Dao Fruit! Fairy Eternity suddenly said. Why? If he had the Tribulation Dao Fruit, Palm Thunder wouldn''t dare to get close to him, yet he just now straightforwardly withstood the Palm Thunder''s assault! No Tribulation Dao Fruit, no memories of Ancient Times, and he just referred to ''this body'' Could it be that Yingtian Immortal has performed the ''Corpse Severing Method,'' or perhaps the ''Corpse Detachment Method''? Corpse Severing Method and Corpse Detachment? Lu Yang heard these terms for the first time. I''ve used the Corpse Severing Method; it was when I killed the me who had the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, said Fairy Eternity. The Corpse Detachment Method is leaving the flesh behind while the immortal soul transcends. While these methods can indeed make one stronger after being cast, the risk of failure is also very high. The consequence of failure is what you see before you: leaving behind an Immortal Corpse. When the Immortal Corpse is reborn, it forgets its former life and becomes a totally new entity. It''s unclear which method Yingtian Immortal used to fail. However, the good news is that since this Immortal Corpse doesn''t have the Tribulation Dao Fruit, it means Yingtian Immortal is not yet dead. If Yingtian Immortal were to perish, the Tribulation Dao Fruit would be transferred to this Immortal Corpse. Lu Yang couldn''t help asking, Is it possible the Immortal Corpse developed spiritual intelligence? He felt that the Immortal Corpse developing spiritual intelligence also fit the current state of Yingtian Immortal. Lu Yang remembered that Fairy Eternity had mentioned that Time Immortal''s original body, the Firmament Tree, had once died, and after a prolonged period, a new Firmament Tree grew from the old one, bringing forth new spiritual intelligenceCthe Time Immortal. Fairy Eternity shook her head: It''s not possible. The Immortal Corpse developing spiritual intelligence requires an extremely long period, and thirty thousand years is not enough. Understanding the origins of the current Yingtian Immortal did not solve the predicament; Lu Yang and the others still faced an extremely dangerous situation. When Sword Tower Supreme and Yun Mengmeng were defeated, and no one else was capable of stopping Yingtian Immortal, it would be the end for Lu Yang and the others. Shocking Fairy Sword! Suddenly, they heard Sword Tower Supreme exclaim sharply, using some technique that was even stronger than Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin by several measures! Don''t! shouted Mingtai. As the Sword Spirit of Sword Tower Supreme, he knew all too well what Shocking Fairy Sword meantCit was the ultimate sword that burned one''s soul, and once used, even the last remnants of his master''s soul would vanish! Upon hearing Mingtai''s call, Sword Tower Supreme shed tears, but she still resolutely thrust her sword towards Yingtian Immortal! Yingtian Immortal was unimpressed, curious to see just how powerful this sword could be. Amidst the splendid Sword Light, several drops of Immortal Blood fell from Yingtian Immortal''s brow. Sword Tower Supreme''s sacrificial strike had finally caused harm to Yingtian Immortal. And the remnant soul of the Sword Tower Supreme had become so thin that it was barely perceptible. With a clang, the Containing Light Sword fell to the ground. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He couldn''t even hold onto the Containing Light Sword! Yingtian Immortal, touching the Immortal Blood between his brows, veins bulging with rage, erupted in fury, I originally wanted to play with you a bit longer before killing you, truly oblivious to kindness! Previously, Yingtian Immortal had been intentionally taking hits; if he were to strike earnestly, he could secure victory in an instant! You''re seeking death! With a palm strike filled with rage from Yingtian Immortal, the winds surged, the colors of heaven and earth changed, and the pressure made it difficult for everyone to catch their breath. Yun Mengmeng suddenly appeared, blocking in front of the Sword Tower Supreme. Boom! Yun Mengmeng was sent flying, but fortunately, she had the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, which allowed her to recover from her injuries. Yingtian Immortal gave a cold smile, realizing that Yun Mengmeng was not a simple early-stage Tribulation Cultivator; she possessed some kind of healing Dao Fruit Outline and was considered a Semi-Immortal. But what of it if she is a Semi-Immortal? You wish to die together? Then I shall grant your wish! Yingtian Immortal poised himself to cultivate his power once again. This time, he would leave no survivors! Wait a moment, you can''t kill them! A voice suddenly resonated with a resolute tone. Who is it! Yingtian Immortal had not felt anyone penetrate the Qiankun Cover; was it someone inside? His gaze quickly settled on Lu Yang. Having accepted Liu Ningxuan''s memories, Yingtian Immortal recognized Lu Yang. The Junior Cultivator entitled to the body''s legacy. Seeing Lu Yang step forward, everyone suddenly remembered that Lu Yang had received Yingtian Immortal''s inheritance. Perhaps due to this connection, they hoped Yingtian Immortal might spare them all. I have obtained Yingtian Immortal''s inheritance. Don''t you wish to know where I met Yingtian Immortal and got the inheritance? If you kill both of them, I will not disclose the location of the inheritance to you! A cold smile appeared on Yingtian Immortal''s lips as he instantly moved in front of Lu Yang, pressing down on his head. There''s no need for you to say it; I can simply perform a Soul Search. Lu Yang gazed firmly into Yingtian Immortal''s eyes, ready to face death, While obtaining the inheritance, Yingtian Immortal also laid down a prohibition in my mind. If you attempt the Soul-Searching Prohibition, it will activate on its own, destroying my Spiritual Space to ensure that the location of his Land of Inheritance remains unknown. If you don''t believe me, you can well try! Yingtian Immortal wavered, uncertain of the truth. He indeed desired to know the whereabouts of Yingtian Immortal. If you tell me the location of the inheritance, will the prohibition not activate? Lu Yang shook his head gently, It would still activate, of course. Yingtian Immortal grew furious, You''re toying with me! Lu Yang continued to shake his head, Although I can''t directly disclose it, I can hint at it through telling a story, thus bypassing the prohibition. Yingtian Immortal''s eyes brightened at this feasible solution, Good, I won''t kill the two of them, and I won''t kill the rest. Tell me the story! How do I know you will keep your word? Yingtian Immortal scoffed, Kid, do you have a choice? Lu Yang clenched his teeth; he truly had no choice but to trust that Yingtian Immortal was a man of his word. You need to open the barrier, so they don''t know what I am saying. Yingtian Immortal saw Lu Yang''s concern that after the story ended, he might kill all those who were informed. To make Lu Yang trust his promise, he casually created a barrier. Are you satisfied now? Lu Yang nodded and began to speak slowly, This story starts in a place called the Fire Dynasty Chapter 919 Chapter 919: Chapter 918 Driving the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf Chapter 919: Chapter 918 Driving the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf The Fire Dynasty? Yingtian Immortal frowned. He had never heard of this dynasty. Lu Yang spoke unhurriedly, In the Ancient Era, the Four Ancient Immortals transformed stars into continents, and then with Supreme Immortal Might, they gathered the Power of Faith to create the Fire Dynasty, the deserved Immortal Dynasty, whose power far surpassed that of the later Great Qian, Great Yu, and Great Xia. The Fire Dynasty also consisted of two major organizations, the Heavenly Court and the Underworld. The Heavenly Court managed affairs of the World of the Living, and the Underworld managed affairs of the Netherworld. The Heavenly Court was supreme, reigning over all, omnipotent. Affairs of the World of the Living, be it immortals or mortals, regardless of Cultivation Level, all must abide by the celestial laws and regulations. The master of the Heavenly Court was not any of the Four Ancient Immortals, but an exceptional Female Immortal from the Ancient Times who had died. She passed the Reincarnation Checkpoint, defied the great laws of life and death, used the Power of Faith to condense a Supreme Immortal Body, and came back to life, returning strongly as the master of the Heavenly Court. The master of the Heavenly Court came back to life? Interesting. Yingtian Immortal chuckled. At the same time, he pondered the hidden clues in the story told by Lu Yang about where the Land of Inheritance of Yingtian Immortal might be. Could it be hinting that the Land of Inheritance is located at the juncture of Yin and Yang? What places nowadays have something to do with Yin and Yang? Lu Yang continued, The master of the Heavenly Court possessed the power to destroy heaven and earth, which could erase all beings and return all to one. Even the likes of Yingtian Immortal had to bow down and admit defeat. Suddenly one day, for some unknown reason, the master of the Heavenly Court decided to destroy the Heavenly Court, the Underworld, and the vast Fire Dynasty. The Four Ancient Immortals, along with Zuo Shi Fairy who had ascended during the era of the Fire Dynasty, a total of five Immortals, acted to stop her. But nobody expected that Time Immortal would suddenly die, and no one knew who was responsible. Without cooperation from the other four Immortals, each fought alone and ultimately could not defeat the master of the Heavenly Court. Even the Qilin Immortal, in order to protect the Dragon Clan Ancestor, engaged in battle with the master and was severely wounded. Yingtian Immortal fought against the master of the Heavenly Court At this point, Lu Yang paused. What was the outcome of the battle! Yingtian Immortal hurriedly asked, feeling that this was the key information to the Land of Inheritance. Yes, what was the outcome indeed? Lu Yang smiled slightly and deliberately countered with a question. Only he could hear Fairy Eternity shouting in his ear: Little Yang, someone is coming! Seeing Lu Yang purposely holding back information, Yingtian Immortal felt underestimated and was about to make a move, but a sudden, inexplicable sense of crisis enveloped his heart. He looked up sharply, to see a pitch-black pillar of light descending from the sky, carrying apocalyptic destructive power, piercing directly through the Qiankun Cover. After piercing the Qiankun Cover, the pitch-black pillar of light showed no sign of stopping and continued to plummet down. And directly beneath it were Yingtian Immortal and Lu Yang! A smile of pleasure gradually appeared on Lu Yang''s face. He looked disdainfully at Yingtian Immortal and whispered: Farewell, fool. Yingtian Immortal intended to unleash his anger and kill Lu Yang, but he had no time to bother with such thoughts as the apocalyptic attack overhead came unexpectedly, and he had to defend with all his might! Little Yang, come in! Fairy Eternity immediately pulled Lu Yang into the small world of the Green Peak Sword. Boom! The pitch-black pillar fell, destroying heaven and earth. Wherever it passed, all things perished, turning to nothingness, and hit Yingtian Immortal directly, smashing him deep into the earth. It was unknown how many thousand miles it pierced through, leaving a bottomless pit! A golden helmet appeared above Yingtian Immortal''s head. The helmet was penetrated, and its edges were scorched black. The terrifying power of annihilation kept spreading, eroding the golden helmet. In a blink of an eye, the golden helmet turned into nothingness, disappearing from view. This was an unexpected calamity that no one had foreseen. It was unclear where this fearsome attack came from or why it targeted Yingtian Immortal. Can Lu Yang survive such an attack A Sword Cultivator muttered to himself. Everyone fell silent; this kind of attack could likely kill even someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, let alone Lu Yang, who was only at the Divinity Transformation Stage. Yingtian Immortal gasped for breath as he flew out of the deep pit, his tiger-like eyes round with shock as he looked up and demanded, Who are you! Above the Qiankun Cover, a figure shrouded in gray mist appeared, its face indiscernible, its voice cold and ruthless, like the lofty heavens arbitrarily deciding the fate of living beings. Those who know of my identity, die. Yingtian Immortal, originally seething with rage, was taken aback for a moment, Who are you, when did I learn of you, if I knew who you were would I be asking? A series of doubts bubbled up in his mind, none with an answer. Very well, very well, you think you''re impressive just because you ambushed me once, I think you''re seeking death! He was both shocked and enraged, shocked that had he not suddenly produced a golden helmet, he might have met an untimely end with that attack, and enraged that the other party was utterly unreasonable, attacking him without cause. Hundred Refinements Overlord Halberd! Heaven Connecting Chain Armor! Soul Severing Immortal Spear! Yingtian Immortal summoned one Immortal Artifact after another. Lacking Dao Fruit, he compensated for his own inadequacies with the quantity of artifacts. These were all meant to deal with the original Yingtian Immortal, but now they were equally suitable to fight this arrogant, mist-shrouded Immortal! Watching Yingtian Immortal wrap himself tightly, Ashy Bean revealed a mocking smile. Foolish, laughable. Although Ashy Bean didn''t know the exact relationship between this Yingtian Immortal and the real one, it didn''t matter. Whoever knew of her existence had to die. As for that little fellow who revealed her existence, she had no clue where he was hiding. She couldn''t sense him at all, strange. Lu Yang! The Sword Cultivators and Yun Mengmeng urgently began to search for Lu Yang. Lu Yang, hidden in the small world of the Green Peak Sword, let out a sigh of relief, and sat down on the ground, gasping for breath. He looked at Ashy Bean overpowering Yingtian Immortal outside and revealed a look of intense relief. At last, she has come. Indeed, she can''t find this place. Recalling the process of being targeted by Ashy Bean, Lu Yang roughly figured out the pattern behind Ashy Bean''s pursuit. He and Ao Ling had stayed inside the Dragon Ball for several days, and Ashy Bean had not made a move. As soon as he and Ao Ling left the Dragon Ball, it didn''t take long for Ashy Bean to appear. This indicated that being in a small world could block Ashy Bean''s perception. And his Green Peak Sword contained such a small world. Thank goodness for the Green Peak Sword. If it weren''t for the Green Peak Sword, he definitely wouldn''t have survived that terrifying gray light beam. If he were still outside now, who knows, Ashy Bean might have nonchalantly snuffed him out with a flick of her finger in the heat of battle. In fact, he had no idea about the location of the Land of Inheritance; if he did, he''d have gone there already. Lu Yang was merely looking for an excuse to get Yingtian Immortal to calm down and listen to his story about Ashy Bean at leisure. After all, it would take Ashy Bean some time to arrive, and not only did he need to inform Yingtian Immortal about Ashy Bean, he also had to delay him for as long as possible. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Considering that Ashy Bean would kill anyone with knowledge of her, the content of Lu Yang''s conversation with Yingtian Immortal absolutely could not be overheard by others. Yingtian Immortal, come on, you must hold on for as long as possible. Lu Yang silently prayed for Yingtian Immortal. Chapter 920 Chapter 920: Chapter 919: The Powerful Ashy Bean Chapter 920: Chapter 919: The Powerful Ashy Bean To decide my life and death at will, do you really think you are invincible in this world, Yingtian Immortal had just spoken a few words to stand his ground when he was kicked flying by Yun Mengmeng. If it weren''t for his fully armed Immortal Armor, that kick could have cost him half his life. What immense strength! Yingtian Immortal''s face was filled with disbelief. The attack power was simply too preposterous; even wielding Immortal Soldiers, he did not possess such force. Ashy Bean was not a talkative person. He did not seem inclined to answer Yingtian Immortal''s persistent questioning of Who are you? and remained silent, continuously attacking. Witnessing the battle between Yingtian Immortal and Ashy Bean, Yun Mengmeng was once again convinced that her Semi-Immortal cultivation level was not impressive in the outside world, and it was only within the Secret Realm that she could show off her might. It could be a coincidence that a Yingtian Immortal appeared, but the emergence of Ashy Bean couldn''t also be a chance occurrence. This indicated that Immortals were as common as dust in the outside world. The Sword Tower Supreme felt that leaving behind a remnant soul to protect the Sword Tower was somewhat superfluous. How could the Sword Tower attract so many Immortals, and who would be capable of protecting it? Take my halberd! Yingtian Immortal roared, swinging the Hundred Refinements Overlord Halberd. This was his prized Immortal Saber, with a weight comparable to a hundred thousand mountains. Any who were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would perish under its strike upon collision. Suddenly, Ashy Bean condensed an Immortal Saber in his hand. Space collapsed, time became chaotic, but in reality, this was not a saber, but merely a beam of light carrying the essence of Ashy Bean''s death and ending. The Heavenly Saber destroyed everything. The Overlord Halberd gained a nick the instant it touched the Heavenly Saber. Before Yingtian Immortal could react, Ashy Bean applied additional force to his wrist, channelling his will into the Immortal Saber, and cut the Overlord Halberd like slicing through hemp stalks. The halberd head clanged on the ground, creating a bottomless pit, and the earth trembled. Seeing Ashy Bean poised to strike him with the Immortal Saber, Yingtian Immortal hurriedly positioned the halberd staff in front of him to block the attack in desperation. Swish, swish. With two slashes from Ashy Bean, the halberd staff was cut into three sections, making it difficult to even hold. The Bodhi Wood of a hundred thousand years was like tofu when faced with the Immortal Saber. Three heads and six arms! Yingtian Immortal bellowed as lumps grew on his neck, two heads pushed forward, and two arms emerged from under his ribs and his back. With three heads and six arms, he held six kinds of Immortal Artifacts: the Soul Severing Immortal Spear, the Purple Gourd, the SeCovering Immortal Seal Each artifact consumed a large amount of Immortal Gold and was steeped in Immortal Blood, making them priceless treasures in the outside world, true Immortal Artifacts. If Yun Mengmeng got her hands on one of those Immortal Artifacts, she wouldn''t even need the Sword Tower Supreme''s assistance to deal with Liu Ningxuan! Facing Yingtian Immortal, who wielded six Immortal Artifacts, Ashy Bean remained unmoved, not even blinking, voluntarily dissolving the Immortal Saber and letting the intentions of death and ending return to his being. He ignited fierce crimson flames on his body, which seemed akin to the karmic fire of Buddhism and like the wailing of myriad ghosts! Yingtian Immortal frowned, unable to determine the origin of the flame, but feeling a sense of grave danger. This was a flame refined from the Annihilation Dao Fruit, the World-Ending Fire that destroyed the Fire Dynasty. In terms of the power of flames, none could surpass this World-Ending Fire. Regrettably, Yingtian Immortal was unaware of the power of the World-Ending Fire; had he known, he would have turned tail and fled long ago. Die for me! Yingtian Immortal spat out a mouthful of Immortal Dao Essence Blood, causing the six magic artifacts to emit an increasingly terrifying potency. Ashy Bean, engulfed in World-Ending Fire, watched as the Soul Severing Immortal Spear melted upon contact with her, turning into a lump of mishmashed Immortal Gold. How is this possible! exclaimed Yingtian Immortal in shock. These were Immortal Artifacts, how could they be melted so quickly! Your refining skill is inferior to that of the true Yingtian Immortal, wasting Immortal Gold, Ashy Bean coldly stated. In the final years of the Fire Dynasty, she had clashed with a Yingtian Immortal wielding various Immortal Artifacts, who was much more challenging than the corporeal Yingtian Immortal before her now. Purple Gourd! As he opened the mouth of the gourd, a terrifying suction force, capable of warping space, attempted to draw Ashy Bean in. Anyone entering the Purple Gourd would turn to pus in moments. Ashy Bean casually flicked a pulse of Silent Extermination Energy, and with a bang, the Purple Gourd exploded, shattering to pieces. SeCovering Immortal Seal! Eight Diagrams Mirror! Yingtian Immortal pulled out one Immortal Artifact after another, but they were as good as toys before the incredibly powerful Ashy Bean, who could destroy them with ease! Yingtian Immortal realized the huge gap between them and he even doubted he would be a match for his opponent even if he possessed the Tribulation Dao Fruit. Flee! He could cross millions of miles with a single step, and with one step he could flee to the ends of the earth. However, Ashy Bean simply stamped her foot lightly, stepping on space once, and the rules of space instantly became chaotic, leaving Yingtian Immortal incapable of escaping despite whatever Immortal Methods he used. Such is your capability. Ashy Bean stepped closer to Yingtian Immortal, and with a grip on his head amidst his horrified gaze, the World-Ending Fire burned inside Yingtian Immortal''s body, from the inside out, from soul to flesh, leaving him burning until only a charred corpse remained. In his dying moments, he finally guessed the meaning behind Ashy Bean''s statement about knowing her existence. She is the Lord of Heavenly Court, as referred to by Lu Yang I was calculated by Lu Yang Ashy Bean casually tossed Yingtian Immortal''s corpse aside, searching for Lu Yang''s presence. Suddenly, she felt the hair on her body stand on end, and the surrounding gray mist became unstable. She sensed that if she didn''t run now, a catastrophe would befall her. It was Yun Mengmeng, who claimed to be the Master of the Heavenly Court Sect! This was indeed a trap! Since the East Sea incident, she had been reluctant to make a move on Lu Yang or Ao Ling, fearing that Yun Mengmeng would use these two as bait to lure her! Damn it, the very thing I was worried about has come true! With that thought, Ashy Bean no longer cared about searching for Lu Yang; she turned tail and ran. Seeing Ashy Bean fleeing in panic, Lu Yang knew that Eldest Senior Sister had acted. Phew, it''s finally over. Only now did Lu Yang dare to emerge from the Green Peak Sword, but he was very weak and barely able to walk steadily. Although he had not suffered any injuries, talking to Yingtian Immortal, who harbored killing intent towards him, placed him under great mental stress as he feared that any small movement of his might arouse suspicion. Even when Ashy Bean arrived, he dared not relax, always on edge. Now that the situation was under control, the tension he had been holding released, and the accumulated fatigue surged to his heart, making him feel drowsy. But he knew there was still one thing he hadn''t done, and he could not sleep yet. Seeing Lu Yang suddenly appear, everyone was overjoyed. Lu Yang, you are alright! Yun Mengmeng had the highest cultivation level and ran the fastest, rushing over and hugging Lu Yang. Light, lighter, I''m about to have an issue, Lu Yang said through clenched teeth, nearly getting his bones crushed by Yun Mengmeng''s hug. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, oh, Yun Mengmeng got so scared that she quickly let go. Master! Amidst the cheers and laughter, Mingtai cried out tragically, drawing everyone''s attention back to him. The remains of the Sword Tower Supreme''s soul became dimmer and almost transparent. If it weren''t for her concern for Mingtai''s safety causing her to cling to life after Yingtian Immortal showed up, she would have already vanished. Mingtai, your sister can''t take care of you anymore. You must take care of yourself. MasterC, Mingtai cried heart-wrenchingly. He had just reunited with his master after such difficulty, and now they were about to be separated forever. The Sword Tower Supreme gently said, Don''t be sad, birth and death are natural. Having followed your sister for so many years, haven''t you comprehended such a simple truth? She wanted to wipe away Mingtai''s tears, but regretfully, she no longer even had the strength to touch a physical body. Everyone fell silent, and the joy of having survived a deathly catastrophe dimmed considerably. Sword Tower Supreme predecessor, I have a method that might preserve your soul, Lu Yang said, supported by Yun Mengmeng as he approached Mingtai. What is it? Abandon the Dao Fruit Outline and perform Unity of Man and Sword to become part of the Containing Light Sword. The Sword Tower Supreme, who had been looking dim, began to brighten up at Lu Yang''s suggestion. Right, why hadn''t she thought of this solution before? If Liu Ningxuan could achieve the ultimate Unity of Man and Sword, there was no reason she couldn''t do it. The Sword Tower Supreme sat down cross-legged on the spot, constantly recalling the essence of Unity of Man and Sword, remembering Liu Ningxuan''s state, and she vaguely understood how he had done it. Soon, the Containing Light Sword trembled incessantly, merging with the Sword Tower Supreme''s soul. Unity of Man and Sword! With the Containing Light Sword as a base, the almost transparent soul of the Sword Tower Supreme gradually became substantial. Master! Mingtai cried tears of joy, hugging the Containing Light Sword and sobbing. The Sword Tower Supreme gave a playful smile and teased Mingtai''s nose, Now, you are the master. Seeing the last matter settled, Lu Yang finally let go of his worries and fell asleep on the spot, unmoved no matter how frantically Yun Mengmeng called out to him. After who knows how long, Lu Yang was once again awoken by Yun Mengmeng''s voice. He opened his eyes, groggy, and was met with that familiar and reassuring figure. Eldest Senior Sister had arrived. He vaguely saw Yun Mengmeng clinging to Eldest Senior Sister''s clothing, anxiously shouting, Xiao Zhi, please save Lu Yang! He''s the Swordsmanship Master I just found for you; he can''t be in trouble! The Lu Yang who had intended to wake up slipped back into a peaceful sleep. Yun Mengmeng, in my next life I''m definitely not saving you. Chapter 921 Chapter 921: Chapter 920 It seems that at first, I just wanted to buy a sword Chapter 921: Chapter 920 It seems that at first, I just wanted to buy a sword When Lu Yang woke up again and saw the familiar shade of the trees above him, he knew he had been carried back to Sky Gate Mountain by Eldest Senior Sister. He was tired from cultivation, often lying under the tree shade, enjoying moments of tranquility. Sky Gate Mountain was still reassuring. He didn''t know how long he had been unconscious. Speaking of which, he seemed to have had a strange dream where Eldest Senior Sister became his disciple, and he taught her swordsmanship. Thankfully, it was just a dream. Thinking of this, Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, then turned his head and saw Eldest Senior Sister sitting beside him, quietly peeling an apple for him with an expressionless face that blended into the background as if she were part of a painting. Lu Yang shivered and sat up abruptly. Eldest Senior Sister! Yun Zhi lifted her eyelids slightly and handed the peeled apple to Lu Yang, You''re awake? During your time at the Sword Tower ruins, you suffered a huge mental shock and fell unconscious. I suggested you rest for a few days. Yes, yes! Lu Yang carefully took the apple, as if it were not an apple, but some sort of magic artifact that could explode at any moment. Sword Tower ruins? Lu Yang noticed a strange term. Yun Zhi looked at her junior brother with a strange expression. Was his brain not working well after just waking up? After experiencing two grand battles in succession, the Sword Tower has been shattered to debris, you didn''t think that place could still be referred to as the Sword Tower, did you? The spirit swords in the Sword Vault also suffered heavy losses in the battle. To fully repair them all, I''m afraid it would take at least a hundred years. Lu Yang shrank his neck, feeling somewhat sorry for the Sword Tower. He had visited the Sword Tower, and now the Sword Tower had collapsed, and the spirit swords were gone. However, the good news is that the remnant soul of Sword Tower Supreme used the method you taught to survive, and everyone in the Sword Tower is very grateful to you. For the Sword Tower, as long as the Sword Tower Supreme survived, the collapse of the tower and the loss of the spirit swords were minor issues. The Inheriting Shadow Sword was obtained by you during the Seek Dao Sect''s Sword Inquiry Ceremony. When I left, the Sword Tower entrusted me to hand the Inherititing Shadow Sword over to you. Yun Zhi flicked the small knife she was using to peel the apple. The knife blade was enveloped in a dark, slender sword shadow, and then the little knife elongated, gradually merging with the sword shadow, turning into a dark, shadowy sword C the Inheriting Shadow Sword. After Yingtian Immortal obtained the Inheriting Shadow Sword, considering that it had not reached the level of an Immortal Artifact, he did not use it to fight Ashy Bean. During the battle, the Inheriting Shadow Sword was thrown far away by Yingtian Immortal, thus it narrowly escaped destruction. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liu Ningxuan has died, and Lu Yang finally became the rightful owner of both the Inheriting Shadow Sword and the Seven Star Sword Set. Having received the Inheriting Shadow Sword, Lu Yang remembered that his purpose in attending the Sword Inquiry Ceremony was to buy a suitable sword from the Sword Tower. Everything that happened afterward was unexpected. Lu Yang put away the Inheriting Shadow Sword, as his current state was not suitable for the sword to acknowledge him as its master. So, who will tell me, what''s the deal with this corpse? Yun Zhi produced a charred corpse that was hardly recognizable as human from behind her. Ashy Bean had been too ruthless, leaving Yingtian Immortal''s corpse without any value for refining; it was not even sufficient for crafting a magic artifact, which was quite regrettable for Yun Zhi. The people from the Sword Tower said that this corpse belongs to Yingtian Immortal? Hmm, according to the Fairy''s analysis, the real Yingtian Immortal failed to use either the ''Corpse Severing Method'' or the ''Corpse Detachment Method'' properly, resulting in the separation of a corpse with its own will. Indeed, that''s the case. Both methods are for gaining strength; I surmise that Yingtian Immortal risked these dangerous tactics to counter Ashy Bean the Grey Immortal predecessor. Yun Zhi nodded, this was as she had guessed. This certainly wasn''t the real Yingtian Immortal. If it had been the genuine Yingtian Immortal, he should have been able to hold on until she arrived, not die so quickly. This Yingtian Immortal lacked experience in fighting peers, and only knew how to overpower with cultivation level. Looking at the Yingtian Corpse, it seems he refined many Immortal Artifacts, probably to deal with the real Yingtian Immortal. Yun Zhi felt a twinge of regret; during the battle, all the Immortal Artifacts had been burned into a mishmash of Immortal Gold by Ashy Bean. If they can''t be separated, then they''re just a lump of scrap metal. Among those she knew, no one was yet able to separate the mishmash of Immortal Gold. Yun Zhi saw the underlying issueCno one was protecting the law for Yingtian Immortal. The risks of these two methods were considerable; it would make sense for Yingtian Immortal to have someone protect him. That way, even in failure, the Yingtian Corpse wouldn''t have been able to leave. Why didn''t Immortal Jiuchong and Qilin Immortal look after Yingtian Immortal? But there was no need to mention this, to avoid involving the Junior Brother too much. Thinking of this, Yun Zhi felt powerless. Although she tried hard to prevent her Junior Brother from getting involved in Ancient Immortal affairs, he always managed to draw closer to such events when she wasn''t paying attention. The last time she felt this helpless was when teaching her Junior Brother magic skills. Speaking of which, I really owe my safe return this time to the Green Peak Sword you gave me, Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang chuckled, the small world within the Green Peak Sword had saved his life. Eldest Senior Sister, I have a guess. Do you think that, to evade Ashy Bean''s detection, Yingtian Immortal might have, like me, hidden in some small world? That''s possible, but there are simply too many small worlds, and finding the right one isn''t easy, not to mention the many hidden small worlds that are yet to be discovered. Moving small worlds like Dragon Balls and the Green Peak Sword are incredibly rare, but there are countless small worlds fixed in some space. Small worlds are a type of Secret Realm, all created by cultivators. Since Ancient Times, countless Secret Realm small worlds have been created. Not to mention, there are numerous undiscovered small worlds hidden within the cosmos overhead, left by cultivators who opened small worlds and left behind legacies without publicizing their locations, allowing future cultivators to find them slowly. In their words, this is called fate. Ah, Lu Yang, you''re awake? A cheerful voice sounded behind Yun Zhi as Yun Mengmeng circled around her, holding a freshly woven flower crown in her hands, joyfully looking at Lu Yang. I didn''t expect that you''re the Junior Brother whom Xiao Zhi often mentions. We''re really fated. If I knew you were from the Seek Dao Sect, I would have asked you for directions to it when we had hotpot. Lu Yang thought to himself that he didn''t even know your so-called straightforward good sister was the Eldest Senior Sister. If I had known you knew the Eldest Senior Sister, I would have eaten hotpot somewhere else. Yun Mengmeng gently placed the woven flower crown on Lu Yang''s head: This is a blessing from our place, wishing you safety and peace. Lu Yang was slightly moved. Although Yun Mengmeng had accidentally gotten him into trouble, it was unintentional. This girl''s nature was genuinely good. Then Yun Mengmeng said with a touch of emotion, You really can sleep! If it weren''t for the fact that you''re Xiao Zhi''s Junior Brother, your love for sleep is just like Xiao Zhi''s; once asleep, nothing can wake you up. I even suggested to Xiao Zhi to take you as a master. Xiao Zhi hesitated and was reluctant. As the saying goes, the accomplished can be teachers. Although Xiao Zhi is older than you, her swordsmanship is indeed not as good as yours. Xiao Zhi is just too proud. In my opinion, what''s there to be ashamed of? When we played house as kids, Xiao Zhi often called me ''mom'' Lu Yang broke into a cold sweat, not daring to listen any further. Yun Zhi quietly stood up, pressed her hand on Yun Mengmeng''s shoulder, and smiled at her. Mengmeng, it''s been a long time since we sisters met, and I had no idea you had already breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Come on, let''s find a place and practice together. Chapter 922 Chapter 922: Chapter 921: Immortal Lineage Adds a New Member Chapter 922: Chapter 921: Immortal Lineage Adds a New Member After Yun Mengmeng and Yun Zhi caught up with each other, Yun Mengmeng became significantly more well-behaved, although she still grumbled. It''s still that problem, Xiao Zhi, you care too much about face. You should learn from me Yun Zhi held her forehead, somewhat regretting having lured Yun Mengmeng out of the Secret Realm back then. Yun Zhi returned to find Lu Yang, who was still conditioning his body, Fairy senior, you are aware of Mengmeng''s Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit, I wonder if you could condescend to give her some guidance? An exceptionally beautiful figure slowly floated out of Lu Yang''s body, her face brimming with pride and smugness. After returning from the Sword Tower, Fairy Eternity had moved her home from the small world of the Green Peak Sword back into the Spiritual Space. Seeing this, Yun Mengmeng was startled, Lu Yang, how come your soul has turned into a woman? Lu Yang: Yun Zhi seriously introduced, This is Ancient Immortal Yellow Bean senior, the possessor of the Eternity Dao Fruit, which is the ultimate form of your Dao Fruit Outline. At present, the fairy senior has not condensed a physical body and temporarily resides in the junior brother''s Spiritual Space. Ancient Immortal? Yun Mengmeng was astonished. I knew there were many immortals in the outside world; Xiao Zhi said immortals were extremely rare, who was she kidding? Even the person who invites me for hot pot by the roadside has an immortal soul in their body. Yun Mengmeng pays respects to Senior Doudou. Yun Mengmeng remembered the manners her grandmother taught her, as the outside world was different from the Secret Realm, where one had to show more respect to seniors. Her gesture in paying respects was quite standard. Enough, enough, Immortal does not have so many formalities, rise. Fairy Eternity waved her hand, indicating that getting the message across was sufficient. Fairy Eternity walked around Yun Mengmeng a couple of times. Disregarding the factor of Lu Yang being too good to this young girl, she was quite pleased with her. I didn''t expect that there would still be people condensing the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit nowadaysCgood, very good. Immortal is very optimistic about you. Although there were many cultivators who had condensed forms of the Undying and Immortal Dao Fruit during Ancient Times, their conduct wasn''t decent enough to please Fairy Eternity. Yun Mengmeng was just fine as she is. Yun Mengmeng, hearing Fairy Eternity singing her praises, felt delightful. She had not expected herself to be so outstanding. From now on, you are the Third Boss of the Immortal Lineage, Fairy Eternity announced excitedly, adding another person to the Immortal Lineage. Ah, oh. Yun Mengmeng wasn''t sure what the Immortal Lineage meant, but the name sounded quite impressive. By the way, would you like to join the Great Bean Dynasty founded by Immortal? Immortal''s Great Bean Dynasty has vast territories, the East Sea, Demon Territory, and Central Continent are all parts of the Great Bean Dynasty. Join I guess? Fairy Eternity was prepared to find a government position for Yun Mengmeng and turned to ask Lu Yang, Little Yang, do we have any vacant official positions left? Lu Yang put down the apple in his hand, his arms hidden in his sleeves, and bowed slightly, Reporting to Your Majesty, apart from the position of Prime Minister, all other positions are vacant in the Great Bean Dynasty. Fairy Eternity pondered, her head bowed showing an expression of great trouble, uttering a thoughtful HmmC. In that case, let''s appoint you as the Chief of Staff of the Rites Department! Yun Mengmeng hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She recalled the descriptions of the dynasty from those odd and bizarre banquet stories she had read and managed to say, Thank you for your royal grace. Thus, both the Immortal Lineage and the Great Bean Dynasty gained a new Semi-Immortal. Yun Zhi stood by silently, with only the faint twitching at the corner of her eyes. Then, Your Majesty Call me Chief Housekeeper. Chief Housekeeper, about my Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit Yun Mengmeng was not very adept at using her Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and needed guidance from Fairy Eternity. Oh my, cultivating the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit is quite simple, you just need to eat and drink, live a carefree life, and this form of the Dao Fruit will slowly condense. Of course, while we cultivate we must not cause trouble for others, and we should also abide by the rules and laws, you''ll learn this gradually later on. Yun Mengmeng quickly nodded, taking Fairy Eternity''s earnest teachings to heart. The words of an Immortal surely contain profound meanings, to be analyzed word by word, sentence by sentence, there must be something to gain! Immortal will first introduce to you the members of our Immortal Lineage. I am the Chief Housekeeper. Little Yang is the Second-in-command, and since you have joined the Immortal Lineage and learned skills from Immortal, that makes Lu Yang your Senior Brother. Yun Mengmeng always felt that something wasn''t quite right. She clearly came to ask Xiao Zhi to become a disciple, so how did it turn out that she became the disciple instead? And Lu Yang became her Senior Brother? Was she possibly outwitted by Xiao Zhi? With doubts in her heart, Yun Mengmeng said to Lu Yang, Greetings, Senior Brother. Lu Yang felt there were more and more powerful Junior Sisters exceeding him. You have two Senior Sisters above you, but they are not here right now, you''ll meet them when the opportunity arises. Come on, Immortal will take you to meet the Fourth Housekeeper. The three members of the Immortal Lineage arrived at the commercial street, where the encore barbecue shop headquarters was doing business as booming as ever. Under the leadership of Immortal Eternity, the barbecue shop had allied with the Hot Pot Alliance, standing shoulder to shoulder against the traditional powers of the Food Stall Federation, and even seemed to be quietly outperforming the Food Stall Federation. Even with the Food Stall Federation''s profound legacy and being well-regarded, beloved by the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, they struggled to hold on against the joint forces of the two major powers on the commercial street. Now, the Food Stall Federation was considering whether to lower their heads and join the barbecue shop to stand together against the primary power, the Hundred Fragrance Building. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But as a long-standing power, they were too proud to do so. You mean to say that our encore barbecue shop here is the headquarters? On the way, Yun Mengmeng heard Lu Yang talking about the encore barbecue shop. When she was mooching food and drinks with Lu Yang in Shu State, Yun Mengmeng had already heard about this chain of barbecue shops throughout Great Xia. She never expected that it was their Immortal Lineage''s business. Hello, Second-in-command. Master Gao and Master Liu, who were grilling skewers, nodded and bowed to Lu Yang on his arrival. Their situation wasn''t very good, even precarious, as they risked having to change professions at any moment with the spread of the Automatic Barbecue Array. Call Sha Meless here, Lu Yang said indifferently. Before long, Sha Meless rushed over from the slaughtering area and arranged for Lu Yang and others to sit in the elegant room at the barbecue shop, while Fairy Eternity also crawled out of the Spiritual Space, her Little Face serious. Sha Meless, Immortal has noted your diligence and earnestness in the past few years, fully committed to the barbecue business, and Immortal has seen all your hard work. Chief Housekeeper, Sha Meless was very moved, for his efforts had indeed borne fruit, winning the recognition of the Chief Housekeeper. Therefore, Immortal has decided to promote you from Third Boss to Fourth Housekeeper. Ah? Is this really a promotion? It doesn''t quite feel like it. Fairy Eternity pointed to Yun Mengmeng and said, I declare that Yun Mengmeng joins the Immortal Lineage as the Third Boss. Immortal is very pleased with this girl, Yun Mengmeng, not only for capturing the true essence of Immortality but also for being a good sister to Miss Yun. Sha Meless: How come the Immortal Lineage seems to be filled with nepotism? Chapter 923 Chapter 923: Chapter 922 Essential Studies of the Immortal Lineage Chapter 923: Chapter 922 Essential Studies of the Immortal Lineage Sha Meless, as a product of the faith in the Eternity Sect, was known for his meticulous and shrewd mind, able to strictly control his expressions. For instance, when he encountered the great joy of being promoted to Fourth Housekeeper, he did not show much delight. Third Boss, greetings. Sha Meless bowed and nodded to Yun Mengmeng, his attitude respectful. The hierarchy of the Immortal Lineage was strict, and one must not overstep in the slightest. Yun Zhi''s good sister, it''s only right that her status is higher than his own. Now the Immortal Lineage had one Immortal, one Lu Yang who could defeat Li Haoran, and two Semi-Immortals. In other words, the least combat strength within the four people of the Immortal Lineage was at the level of a Semi-Immortal, which could be described as strong and robust, teeming with talents, a rarity among forces in the world that could compare. It''s rare that we of the Immortal Lineage have all gathered, so I''ll teach you how to use the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit in combat. Previously, when Fairy Eternity saw Yun Mengmeng taking hits constantly because she possessed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, it truly pained her heartCclearly, it was just formed and she didn''t quite know how to use it. Sha Meless: When Yun Mengmeng wasn''t around, how many times had the three of them gathered together? Why hadn''t the Chief Housekeeper taught him how to use the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit for combat then? Using the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit for combat creates quite a disturbance, we need to find a secluded place. How about inside my Green Peak Sword? Lu Yang suggested, having a small world was indeed more convenient. Otherwise, they would have to rent a top-level Secret Realm from the Sect, and he may not have enough Contribution Points for that. Let''s go. With the support of the Chief Housekeeper, Lu Yang took out the Green Peak Sword and invited the Third Boss and Fourth Housekeeper inside. What a large place. Yun Mengmeng entered the small world of the Green Peak Sword, spread her arms, spinning on the lawn in delight. This reminded her of her home where the environment was just as beautiful, and during the autumn, the fragrance of peaches lingered at the nose. Sha Meless was startled by the scene; a sword containing a small world suggested that the Green Peak Sword wasn''t of a low grade. At the very least, it was one of the Immortal Treasures, and possibly even one of the legendary Immortal Artifacts. Truly befitting of the Second-in-command, his family''s foundation was solid; they couldn''t afford such a sword even if they sold skewers for a lifetime. Ahem, class is starting. Fairy Eternity coughed pretentiously, and Yun Mengmeng and Sha Meless immediately squatted on the lawn, looking up eagerly at Fairy Eternity, their faces etched with a thirst for knowledge. Different was that Yun Mengmeng had an innocent appearance, making the action pleasing to the eye, whereas Sha Meless, being old and frail, made it look rather peculiar. Lu Yang felt like he probably didn''t need to attend the lesson and walked away a few steps, taking out the Inheriting Shadow Sword and trying to imprint his mark on it to claim ownership. Even though the Sword Spirit Liu Ningxuan was gone, the Inheriting Shadow Sword still had its spirituality, making gaining its allegiance no easy task. Lu Yang thought for a moment, then planted the Inheriting Shadow Sword in the ground and took out the Seven Star Sword Set, positioning them around the Inheriting Shadow Sword in hopes they would persuade it. The eight swords hummed and buzzed as if engaged in intense conversation. Connected by heart to the Seven Star Sword Set, Lu Yang could vaguely sense what they were saying. ''Inheriting Elder Brother, just follow Lu Yang. He has the Sword Washing Pool. Trust your little brother this once; just one bath in there and you''re guaranteed to never forget that feeling!'' ''What''s so good about Liu Ningxuan? Just because he occupied your body, you can''t forget him?'' ''Liu Ningxuan is dead now, forget him. We as swords should always look forward.'' ''Just surrender to Lu Yang.'' Whatever the Inheriting Shadow Sword said, Lu Yang couldn''t sense, but judging by the vibrations diminishing from intense to slight, it seemed the persuasion was quite effective. On the other side, Fairy Eternity acted as a teacher, expounding upon the Immortal True Teachings. Self-Detonation is the most fundamental skill of our Immortal Lineage, and it''s mandatory learning. In the past, this Immortal conducted extensive research on how to maximize the power of self-detonation, not knowing how much suffering it would cause my opponents. Fortunately, their sacrifices were all worthwhile, as they helped me to continuously perfect the theory of self-detonation. Third Boss, I have noticed that during combat, you take hits the entire time with very few offensive moves, presumably because you haven''t learned self-detonation yet. Yun Mengmeng nodded in agreement, indeed, she had never considered self-detonation to be an offensive tactic; all her techniques came from her familial spells. Fourth Housekeeper, demonstrate it for her. Upon hearing this, Sha Meless felt it was time to show his might as a senior. He ran twenty li away, disassembled himself into his three souls and seven spirits, and with a loud boom, self-detonated half of his soul. Yun Mengmeng observed the Fourth Housekeeper''s self-detonation carefully. The half soul was particularly restless, inflating like a balloon, and in the blink of an eye, the balloon burst, terrifying soul power spilled out in all directions, and an area of more than ten li around was within the blast range. After the self-detonation, Sha Meless''s soul quickly restored itself to a whole soul again. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So powerful! Yun Mengmeng''s eyes shone brightly, as if she had opened the door to a new world, and she immediately felt that her previous way of fighting was too conservative. What is self-detonation? It''s the greatest attack a cultivator can trigger when desperate, risking their lives. The fact that their Immortal Lineage could use it consecutively speaks volumes about its power. Fairy Eternity pointed at the grinning, complacently smiling Sha Meless as he walked back and said, Look, what just happened is a classic mistake, self-detonating and then standing still in one spot, immovable, and then restoring the soul. Can you guarantee that your opponent will be obliterated by the blast and won''t take advantage of the gap while you''re restoring your soul to attack you? Then what should one do? You must move rapidly along with the blast wave of the self-detonation, restoring your soul in the process of moving. In this way, by the time the blast wave ends and your soul is restored, you can seamlessly perform a second self-detonation, giving your opponent no time to breathe! Also, don''t stand on the ground while self-detonating; you should be flying in the sky. That''s when the power of self-detonation is at its greatest. As for tactics like scattered self-detonation, those aren''t techniques you can grasp at the moment. You two digest the lessons I''ve just taught first, and go practice in the distance. Strive to quickly master the basics of self-detonation. Yes! Yun Mengmeng excitedly went far away to self-detonate, then there was a booming sound, and the roar of the blast wave came sweeping in, and Lu Yang, who was clinging to the Inheriting Shadow Sword firmly planted in the ground, was blown parallel to the ground. After the blast wave dissipated, Lu Yang saw that in the area of the explosion, a swath of forest had turned to charcoal, mountains had been reduced to powder, and rivers poured backwards into deep pits, quickly filling up a lake. Yun Mengmeng''s self-detonation of her physical body had a direct impact on reality. My little world! Lu Yang cried out in despair, the verdant little world he had just begun to enjoy had been visited only twice before it was reduced to ruins in the blink of an eye. Clearly, Fairy Eternity had forgotten about the impact of self-detonation on reality and hurriedly consoled Lu Yang while looking for a remedy, Er, a small issue, later this Immortal will teach them both the Tree Planting Spell. Chapter 924 Chapter 924: Chapter 923 Unlucky Chamber of Commerce Chapter 924: Chapter 923 Unlucky Chamber of Commerce Yun Mengmeng and Sha Meless mutually self-detonated, the explosion was so loud that they didn''t hear Lu Yang''s desperate scream, blown up with delight. Sha Meless felt that indeed, studying under the Chief Housekeeper was far more efficient than blindly researching on his own, a few words from the Chief Housekeeper had enlightened him, showing him the path ahead. If only he had the guidance of the Chief Housekeeper earlier, there wouldn''t have been a need to wage a war of attrition against Great Yu''s second Imperial Teacher, he could have blasted him into a bloody mess right from the start. Yun Mengmeng, by nature a playful character, found the fun in self-detonation very much to her taste, making her study with great enjoyment. Boom-Boom-Boom- The two Semi-Immortals gradually mastered the tricks of self-detonation, their continuous explosions made the small world tremble. This blasting went on for five days. During those five days, Lu Yang successfully used the Seven Star Sword Set to weaken the Inheriting Shadow Sword''s resistance and imprinted his own mark on it, becoming its master. Lu Yang casted his Wooden Avatar, letting it wield the Inheriting Shadow Sword while he held the Green Peak Sword, the two of them practiced their swordplay, moving in unison, familiarizing themselves with the feel of the Inheriting Shadow Sword. Compared to the Third Boss and the Fourth Housekeeper, who were self-detonating fifty miles away, Lu Yang''s sword dancing was particularly graceful. Compared to the Dark Moon Sword, the Inheriting Shadow Sword was lighter and sharper, and its slight spirituality was very responsive, making it easy to handle. What a sword, what a sword, Lu Yang said with a beaming smile, as a Sword Cultivator, he had a great fondness for swords, especially ones like the Inheriting Shadow Sword that had a legendary quality. Like the Green Peak Sword, the Inheriting Shadow Sword had been sealed layer by layer by the Eldest Senior Sister to prevent Lu Yang from becoming dependent on divine weapons; the current Inheriting Shadow Sword was just right for him. The Third Boss and Fourth Housekeeper also returned having finished their learning, and dutifully planted trees and moved mountains to restore the small world to its original state. Yun Mengmeng, who had been mischievous in the Secret Realm, often accidentally knocked over trees, so she had learned the Tree Planting Spell. Sha Meless, possessing the memories of all members of the Eternity Sect, also knew the Tree Planting Spell. The two of them were very easy to take care of, with no need for Fairy Eternity to teach them. Cleaning up the small world took another half day. If they had simply tidied up, with their Cultivation Level, they could have finished quickly, but under the pressure of the Second-in-command''s gaze, they had to carefully clean up one more time. Seeing the small world restored to its former state, Lu Yang was satisfied to let the two go. Let''s stop here for now, you''re still at the beginner stage and can''t self-detonate at will. There''s still a short interval between each self-detonation, and if you face an opponent with rich combat experience, you''ll still be caught in a flaw, said Fairy Eternity, emphasizing that practice should be balanced, constant explosions were not the solution, nor would blasting oneself into foolishness do any good. Yes. After leaving the Green Peak Sword small world, Sha Meless stayed at the barbecue shop, while Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng left the barbecue shop. It was now evening, the busiest time for the market streets, and Yun Mengmeng, smelling the delicious food scents wafting from the stalls, had her eyes light up. Since Yun Mengmeng had no Contribution Points, Lu Yang had no choice but to accompany her as he did in Shu State, walking the streets and buying snacks. Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng walking on the street attracted a lot of attentionCmainly because no one had ever seen Yun Mengmeng before, and her sudden appearance easily caught people''s eyes. Old Lu, what are you doing here Meng Jingzhou came face-to-face with them, just as he was about to greet Lu Yang, he noticed a breathtakingly beautiful woman laughing and talking with him, exuding a sense of happiness. Wait, why am I toiling in cultivation every day under the great ancestor''s tutelage, while you get to hang around with beautiful women all day? Hey, Old Meng, you''re back, have you reached Spirit Transformation too? Lu Yang also saw Meng Jingzhou and casually greeted him. Meng Jingzhou grinned proudly and said, Spirit Transformation was a breeze. And who is this? Yun Mengmeng, Eldest Senior Sister''s good friend. Meng Jingzhou was stunned for a momentCYun Mengmeng? So Eldest Senior Sister, you''ve been using your good friend''s name as an alias? Senior Brother, who is this? Meng Jingzhou, my junior brother. Meng Jingzhou froze again. What was Yun Mengmeng shouting? Calling him Senior Brother? What was their relationship? Or could it be that this Yun Mengmeng wasn''t even twenty years old? Meng Jingzhou felt as though he had only been away for just over a year, yet everything seemed so strangely unfamiliar. The three of them went to the food stall union and found a place to sit. They ordered a few signature dishes, with Meng Jingzhou treating them. I heard that the Sword Tower collapsed. That''s got something to do with you, right? Meng Jingzhou asked as he settled down. Don''t talk nonsense. I went to the Sword Tower to attend the Sword Inquiry Ceremony. The collapse was caused by a conflict between immortals. What does it have to do with me? Lu Yang felt he had a clear conscience. Meng Jingzhou scoffed in disbelief at Lu Yang''s tall tale; the outside world was buzzing with rumors of a battle between two immortals at the Sword Tower, and Lu Yang being the victor of the Sword Inquiry. Although the two events seemed unrelated, Meng Jingzhou could see at a glance that they were definitely connected to Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou''s laughter was tinged with schadenfreude: You have no idea how badly the Land Money Trade Association suffered this time. The Trade Association? Lu Yang was puzzled. What did this have to do with the Trade Association? You don''t know, do you? The Manager of the Tower had bought insurance for the Sword Tower from the Trade Association, a comprehensive policy at that. After the collapse of the Sword Tower, the association had to pay up honestly. The compensation was a devastating blow. I heard the head of the Shu State branch of the association has lost sleep and become thinner from worry. According to the rules, since the collapse of the Sword Tower was caused by human factors, the association will seek compensation from the person responsible after paying out. I''d like to see if they dare to come looking. The Trade Association would have to be out of its mind to go after Ashy Bean. By the way, in the Sword Tower conflictCwas it this Yun MengmengSenior Sister involved? Meng Jingzhou was somewhat unsure of how to address Yun Mengmeng. It was her. Meng Jingzhou suddenly understood: So she''s the one who claimed to be Yun Zhi and got into a fight with Liu Ningxuan? No wonder the word outside is now that Eldest Senior Sister is a Great Power at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, and some even speculate she''s a Semi-Immortal. The battle at the Sword Tower revealed a lot of information. By the time it had been through several iterations and reached Meng Jingzhou, the story had been distorted. It''s true that asking the person directly involved was the only way to understand what happened at the Sword Tower. When Lu Yang asked how Meng Jingzhou had been trained by Meng Junzi, Meng Jingzhou''s eyes showed a look of terror, clearly not wishing to recall that miserable past. After chatting with Meng Jingzhou for a while, Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng returned to Sky Gate Mountain. You''re back? Yun Zhi was sitting on the Emperor''s Chair, as if she had been waiting for the two. Eldest Senior Sister were you waiting for us? Lu Yang asked hesitantly. Yun Zhi didn''t reply, but instead brought up another matter: Guan Shanhai has explained how Wu Yao sealed the sun, and he also told me how to break the seal. I''m planning to unseal one of the seals. Do you want to come and see? After more than a year of torture, Guan Shanhai could no longer endure the pressure and divulged some important information. He felt that if he didn''t share some crucial information, Yun Zhi was going to initiate a soul search. Lu Yang''s eyes lit up at the news. This was a spectacle that hadn''t been witnessed in hundreds of thousands of years; of course, he wanted to see it. We''re going! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I''ll follow Senior Brother''s lead, Yun Mengmeng added. Chapter 925 Chapter 925: Chapter 924 Entering the Universe Chapter 925: Chapter 924 Entering the Universe Unlike the sun that evolved from the Golden Crow in Ancient Times, the sun after Ancient Times is the representation of the Power of the Supreme Yang, possessing boundless might. Countless cultivators rely on the sun for their practice, otherwise, the Yaoyang Sect wouldn''t have emerged. During the Great Qian Period, the sun was sealed by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, the founding Emperor Qian, and claimed it as his own. In the Great Yu Era, the founding Emperor Yu, Wu Yao, saw that the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had sealed the sun, so he placed another seal on top of that one. As a result, neither the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord nor Wu Yao could obtain the sun. As Wu Yao was suspected of being replaced and sent to the outside world, Lu Yang originally thought that the second seal could never be unlocked again. However, Guan Shanhai possessed the method to unlock the second seal. According to Guan Shanhai, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord sealed the sun to weaken the emission of Sun Power and Power of Taiyin, in order to have the citizens of the Great Qian Dynasty worship him, Yun Zhi explained. At that time, if a cultivator wanted to practice with the aid of the sun, they could only do so by worshiping the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. After worshiping, a thread of the seal would be undone, projecting the Sun Power and Power of Taiyin onto the cultivator. After the worship ended, the seal would be reinstated. Hence, the legendary Mid-heaven Emperor Lord is said to have the ability to control the sun and the moon. During the Great Qian Period, the Power of Faith was the main method of cultivation. Temples and idols were everywhere. To vie for the Power of Faith, they would resort to all sorts of means. As dynasties changed and methods of practice transformed, temples and idols all vanished in the river of history, becoming elusive. After Wu Yao ascended the throne, he attempted to reach the sun multiple times but was always blocked by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s seal, so he also set a seal, preventing the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord from approaching the sun, Yun Zhi continued. This resulted in the sun being doubly sealed, greatly diminishing the outward flow of Sun Power and Power of Taiyin. This was a secret hidden in history, not recorded in any historical texts. Going to unlock the seal left by Wu Yao this time can release some of the Sun Power and Power of Taiyin, greatly benefiting cultivators who rely on these two types of power, Yun Zhi mentioned. As Yun Zhi led Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng flying towards the sun, she began to disclose the whole story. Is the sun really that sought after? Everyone''s taking turns to snatch it, Yun Mengmeng asked, puzzled, since there was no sun in the Secret Realm, and she couldn''t quite grasp the importance of the sun. With his current Cultivation Level, Lu Yang was capable of traversing space, though not as casually as Eldest Senior Sister, needing to dedicate a considerable portion of his attention to face the various harsh conditions of outer space. Yun Mengmeng, on the other hand, was not bothered by the adverse effects of space, but her habit of looking around and touching things greatly delayed their flight speed. Helpless, Yun Zhi had to encase Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng in two transparent shields, taking them along for the flight. During the flight, Lu Yang saw many brilliant stars, too numerous to count. When encountering a star, Eldest Senior Sister didn''t even think twice before charging at it. Lu Yang thought they were about to collide with a star, but to his surprise, the star turned out to be an Illusory Shadow. Some were not Illusory Shadows, requiring Eldest Senior Sister to maneuver around them. Eh, is this star Miss Yun''s Golden Core? Fairy Eternity noticed something unusual, the star in front of them was indeed real, only it was not a relic from Ancient Times, but was filled by Yun Zhi''s Golden Core. Is Xiao Zhi''s Golden Core this big? Yun Mengmeng was astonished. Why was her own Golden Core so small? That''s just because it looks big, but in terms of power, it can''t surpass my Invincible Elixir, What is the Invincible Elixir? Yun Mengmeng asked. The Invincible Elixir is a Golden Core that only the Immortal Lineage can form, and its power ranks first among First-Grade Golden Cores! Too bad, your cultivation level is too high now, you missed the chance to form the Invincible Elixir. That''s so amazing. Yun Mengmeng''s eyes shone with excitement, their Immortal Lineage was indeed powerful. Although she had known that the numerous stars above were actually Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Cores, knowing was one thing, and witnessing with her own eyes was quite another. Only by seeing with her own eyes could she understand how terrifying the Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core was; if she stood upon it, she might even think the ground beneath her feet was flat. And this was just one of many; the universe contained countless more of Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Cores. The universe was dark and cold, sprawling and empty, silent to the point of terror. Lu Yang, situated within the universe, was imperceptible; even a cultivator, powerful in cultivation level, would still feel insignificant compared to the vastness of the cosmos Coming to this murky place reminds me, said Fairy Eternity, interrupting Lu Yang''s inner monologue. Back then, the stars overseen by the Yingtian Immortal and the others were numerous, and the distances between stars were too far apart, making travel quite inconvenient. They would frequently adjust the positions of the stars to shorten the distances or even establish spatial pathways between them. After an indeterminate amount of time, Lu Yang saw a gigantic fireball. The ultimate high temperatures rampaged through the cosmos; if it weren''t for the transparent cover Yun Zhi had placed over Lu Yang, the heat alone would have been enough to burn him to death. Regarding the might of the sun, countless pioneers of the Yaoyang Sect had already tested it personally. Lu Yang could even see charred human figures circling around the sun. When Yun Zhi, ignoring the high temperatures, wished to approach the sun further, a golden chain surrounding the sun blocked her path. The golden chain shimmered with dazzling runes, so bright that they hurt the eyes, making the heat emanating from the sun even more terrifying. The dazzling runes seemed to contain all the principles of the world, and just a glance at them would cause a rush of knowledge to flood into one''s mind, threatening to burst the spiritual space. With Yun Zhi blocking in front, preventing the surge of knowledge from entering his mind, Lu Yang could freely observe these runes. Chief Housekeeper, what do these runes mean? Yun Mengmeng, after looking for a long time without understanding, sought help from the all-knowing Boss. Fairy Eternity truly knew everything and easily interpreted the meanings of the runes, analyzing to the Second-in-command and Third Boss, Though there''s no subject, from the context, these should all be Wu Yao cursing Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. Do you need me to read out how he''s cursing him? Towards the end, Fairy Eternity hesitated for a moment, blushing, clearly too embarrassed to curse. No need, no need, Lu Yang quickly said. However, speaking of which, this sun is indeed a creation of Immortal Jiuchong. Even the Golden Crows of Ancient Times couldn''t create a sun with this kind of power, not to mention that there''s an equal amount of the Power of Taiyin contained within it. Ao Ling had said that the sun and the moon of the Fire Dynasty were created by Immortal Jiuchong using Yin-Yang Dao Fruits; to save trouble, he directly made the sun and the moon as one. He also considered that this would render sun coronas unusable and people would struggle to detect changes in time, affecting their lives, so he directly drew a clock face and hands on the sun, so everyone could see the time. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The time was approved by the Time Immortal, ensuring its accuracy. Chapter 926 Chapter 926: Chapter 925: Unsealing the First Seal of the Sun Chapter 926: Chapter 925: Unsealing the First Seal of the Sun ` Reading time by observing the sun was a privilege that only the citizens of the Fire Dynasty could enjoy. It was a delicate task that required regular maintenance. With the fall of the Fire Dynasty, the ability to display time on the sun also disappeared. In the past, when Yun Zhi came to the sun, she was always stopped by the Immortal''s Chain left by Wu Yao, but this time was different. Yun Zhi flipped her palm, resonating with the Way, creating ripples in space. The space seemed to come alive, and Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng could hear what sounded like the voice of the Great Way coming from the horizon, ethereal and clear, its meaning unknown. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An invisible power gathered in Yun Zhi''s palm, gradually taking the shape of a long-handled key. The key, sensing the existence of the Immortal''s Chain, flew towards it on its own, resonating with it. The Immortal''s Chain trembled, and Wu Yao''s voice erupted, his powerful tone unstoppable even by the vacuum of space, I''ll curse your ********* It was a torrent of unimaginably foul swearing. So foul that if Wu Yao dared show his face in front of Yun Zhi, he''d deserve a punch in the face before anything else. If Yun Zhi had known that unlocking the seal would cause such a phenomenon, she would never have brought Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng along. Yun Mengmeng felt that these outsiders were really different, their swear words so varied and unique. Unlike her, who, in moments of frustration, could only say You''re just a bad peach. Feeling that the swearing wouldn''t cease any time soon, Yun Zhi had no choice but to add another layer of protection around Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng, shielding the three members of the Immortal Lineage from hearing the noises here. The swearing stopped, and the Immortal''s Chain gradually dimmed and then completely vanished. The sun''s power, sealed for two hundred thousand years, erupted forth, its energy billowing and flames reaching the sky. The Sun True Fire leaped high, such that even cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would be reduced to ashes if they faced this sun power. Those pioneers of the Yaoyang Sect who surrounded the sun, despite having endured many trials by fire, ultimately could not survive the final challenge and were incinerated by the erupting sun power, leaving nothing behind. As the sun''s power spread, countless cultivators could feel its impact. And the ones who felt it most deeply were those cultivators who specialized in the power of the sun. They could clearly sense the increase in the sun''s power released, which became incredibly dense. Their cultivation techniques could even operate on their own, greedily absorbing this power, expanding their meridians, and nourishing their bodies. Some cultivators even used this opportunity to break through, overcoming their bottlenecks and greatly increasing their realms. Meng Jingzhou''s body trembled, as if he could no longer control himself. Bucket after bucket of ice water transported from the depths of the Extreme Northern Lands doused him, finally suppressing the rising desire within him temporarily. What the hell is going on?! Meng Jingzhou could feel his Single Body Spiritual Root greedily absorbing the sun''s power, causing his inner desires to grow increasingly stronger. Brother, stop absorbing it, I really can''t take it anymore. Meng Jingzhou wanted to cry but had no tears. Why had he never encountered such a bizarre situation when he was at home, and yet he encountered it as soon as he returned to the sect? The sun''s sudden release of infinite power, enriching the Single Body Spiritual RootCsuch an event had never been encountered by any of its previous holders. Why did it have to happen to him? Indeed, the strengthening of his Spirit Root was an all-around enhancement for him, solidifying his realm in the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation, increasing the capacity of the Spiritual Energy Pool formed by his Dantian, and bringing changes to his meridians, qi and blood, spiritual power, and primordial spirit. I don''t need it, damn it! Meng Jingzhou hastily sat down to meditate, silently reciting the Buddhist Heart Method, viewing desire as a painted skeleton, beginning to emulate the demeanor of a high monk. Wu Yao''s seal only affected the power of the sun and not its temperature. Even with the seal undone, it would not make summers hotter or melt the glaciers in the Extreme Northern Lands. Fairy senior, can you sense Immortal Jiuchong here? Yun Zhi asked, wondering if Immortal Jiuchong might be hiding inside the sun. ` Jiuchong, are you there? Fairy Eternity shouted toward the sun. Other than the chains left by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord swaying, there was no response. Fairy Eternity frowned; the chains of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord blocked sound, making it impossible for her voice to get through. Since that''s the case, then we will wait until we find the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and let him unlock the first seal, Yun Zhi had anticipated this situation, she was merely trying her luck. By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, now that only the seal of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord remains, wouldn''t it be possible for cultivators to just pray to the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and obtain all of the Sun Power? Yun Zhi asked. Yun Zhi shook her head, It won''t work. Perhaps the Power of Faith has been collected enough, or for some other reason, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord is no longer absorbing the Power of Faith and has removed this method of obtaining Sun Power through prayer. Now the chains are merely sealing the sun. Yun Mengmeng didn''t speak throughout; she felt that the topics discussed by the Chief Housekeeper, Second-in-command, and Xiao Zhi were too profound, and she didn''t understand at all. Sure enough, there was a reason she could only be the Third Boss; her knowledge was too scarce. Thinking this, Yun Mengmeng seemed to have found a goal to strive for in the future and excitedly asked Fairy Eternity, Chief Housekeeper, if I study hard and try to improve, will I have the chance to become the Second-in-command? Fairy Eternity gave Yun Mengmeng a glance, If you keep having such rebellious thoughts, you''ll be demoted to Fourth Housekeeper. Oh. After leaving Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng at Sky Gate Mountain, Yun Zhi did not inform anyone and went alone to Imperial City to find Emperor Xia. You''re saying you want to use a few death row prisoners as test subjects? Emperor Xia looked at Yun Zhi in surprise, this was the first time Yun Zhi had made such a request to him. Just one to start with, to confirm a hypothesis. Emperor Xia waved his hand magnanimously, issuing a decree to the Ministry of Punishments to pick a death row prisoner to hand over to Yun Zhi, and stated that from now on, whatever number of death row prisoners Yun Zhi wanted was fine. Yun Zhi sealed the cultivation level of the prisoner and also made it impossible for them to speak. Then she took the prisoner out of Imperial City to a small hut on a mountain nearby. Yun Zhi put the prisoner down and kindly gave him a lesson on history: Do you know about the Fire Dynasty? She spoke for about fifteen minutes but didn''t wait for the person she wanted to show up. Reluctantly, she left the confused prisoner in the hut and departed. She hid her presence, waiting at the mountainside, at the foot of the mountain, and in a distant place; still, the person didn''t come. Half an hour went by, and when she returned to the hut again, it had a big hole blasted through it. Directly beneath the hole, the death row prisoner had been reduced to ash, the air reeking with the scent of death. Yun Zhi went to the Ministry of Punishments to grab another death row prisoner. Following the same old method, she left him in the hut with a history lesson. She waited in the hut for an hour but still no one showed, so Yun Zhi had no choice but to leave. When Yun Zhi came back to the hut again, a second hole appeared, and the second prisoner was also dead. Even if I hide my presence, she can still sense that I''m hiding nearby? Yun Zhi murmured softly to herself and casually took a third prisoner from the Ministry of Punishments. To verify her hypothesis, she didn''t change the method. After the history lesson, she hid in the shadows, where nothing stirred. When she left the mountain and returned again, she found that the summit had been leveled, with the hut and the prisoner gone, leaving behind only a note. Will you ever stop? Chapter 927 Chapter 927: 926 Chapter 927: 926 Yun Zhi held the note left by Ashy Bean, lost in thought. The Grey Immortal slays those in the know so frequently, yet she has never laid a hand on Senior Brother Ao Ling or Junior Brother. It''s easy to explain in the case of Senior Brother Ao Ling. When the Grey Immortal tried to kill him in the Fire Dynasty, the Dragon Pattern Bracelet blocked her attacks many times. Now with the bracelet fully charged and capable of spatial traversal, the Grey Immortal knows that whether it''s a sneak attack or trapping Senior Brother Ao Ling, it would be extremely difficult. But why has she never made a move against Junior Brother? Could it be that she knows if she were to act against Junior Brother, it would surely backfire on her? Yun Zhi pondered for a while and rejected this idea. If the Grey Immortal knew Junior Brother was so dangerous, she wouldn''t have made a move at the Sword Tower. Is it because she inherited the luck of a past Fairy and instinctively avoided the worst option? Back at the Sword Tower, if the Grey Immortal had decided to take out Junior Brother first and then the Ying Tian Corpse, it would have been her misfortune. That''s itCthe fact that she once was a past Fairy and possessing the Fairy''s luck is nothing out of the ordinary. To test her hypothesis, Yun Zhi created a secret little world next to the fourth condemned prisoner and hid within it. In theory, Ashy Bean shouldn''t have been able to sense Yun Zhi''s presence, but throughout the time Yun Zhi was hidden in the small world, Ashy Bean never acted, not until Yun Zhi left the small world and went to a faraway place did Ashy Bean kill the prisoner. It is indeed a matter of luck, Yun Zhi concluded. It seems that to deal with the Grey Immortal, we can only rely on luck stronger than hers. Yun Zhi stopped bothering Ashy Bean and left the hill. The world only knew that the power of the sun had surged, but few understood the reason. And the Yaoyang Sect was among those ''few.'' The surge in Sun Power must be due to the breaking of one of the seals! The top brass of the Yaoyang Sect were thrilled. This meant that the sun had recognized their recent efforts in developing the solar energy industry! Certainly, a great person had indeed undone one of the sun''s seals, but the question arisesCwhy was the seal undone precisely when the solar energy industry was thriving? There are no coincidences in this world; there is always a divine will at work. This is divine revelation, the sun is telling us to earnestly develop the solar energy industry! Although the investigation in the Imperial City hadn''t gone smoothly and they had faced life-threatening dangers, under the persuasion of Mu Baiyi, the two sects reached an agreement to start producing solar energy products, beginning with the Imperial City. Now, they have already produced solar lamps and solar water heaters, among other products, receiving wide acclaim. Looking back, the successful promotion of solar lamps was really thanks to someone mysteriously buying up a large batch of candles, leading to a market shortage. Many commoners, with a try-and-see attitude, bought our solar products, a high-ranking member of the Yaoyang Sect mused, feeling certain they were on the right path. In the past, many perished in their daily attempts to reach the sun. Now, with the development of the solar energy industry, everything has improved. Moreover, the Jiuyou Sect is particularly serious about collaborating with us. They''re thinking of ways to promote our products, remarked Chi Sect Leader. He found Mu Baiyi and Shi Huagu especially admirable and tireless in their study of marketing techniques, such as using Dream Mirage for advertising with great speed. The sincere cooperation between the two demonic sects was something that could never have been imagined before. ''Could the undoing of the sun''s seal have been the work of the Ancient Heavenly Court?'' Chi Sect Leader suddenly harbored this thought. There was no evidence, but this feeling had suddenly taken root in him. Chi Sect Leader often felt fortunate that he had pledged allegiance to the Ancient Heavenly Court early on. With the help of the Ancient Heavenly Court, his influence in the Yaoyang Sect had grown day by day. Now that the sun had lifted its first seal, it had greatly increased the strength of all Yaoyang Sect disciples. He even felt that he might attempt to reach the Transcendence Tribulation Stage and become a true powerhouse, free from the worries of life and death. You''re from the same hometown as Eldest Senior Sister? Third Senior Sister Gan Tian asked with great interest, circling around Yun Mengmeng. She was blindfolded with a black cloth, unable to see anything, yet she seemed to be scrutinizing Yun Mengmeng all the same. She had been out seeking inspiration for her music and had just returned today to find that a newcomer had arrived on Sky Gate Mountain. Only upon asking did she find out it was actually someone from the same hometown as Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister rarely spoke of her hometown, and Gan Tian knew only that Eldest Senior Sister was born in a Secret Realm and had been brought out by their master. Beyond that, she knew nothing at all. Quick, tell me, where is the hometown of Eldest Senior Sister, what is it like? Gan Tian asked, her tone far from the tranquility she exhibited while playing her instrument. Lu Yang stood by, watching without interfering; he too was quite curious about Eldest Senior Sister''s background. Oh, except for the shameful past. Yun Mengmeng shook her head vigorously and closed her mouth, which was eager to speak. Xiao Zhi had warned her not to talk about the Secret Realm, especially not to the Chief Housekeeper or the Second-in-command. Come on, Sister Mengmeng, just tell me, Lu Yang urged gently, but his coaxing left Yun Mengmeng quite tempted. Fortunately, her will was strong, and she kept silent, much to the chagrin of Lu Yang and Gan Tian. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little Lu, I heard there was trouble at the Sword Tower, are you all right? Suddenly, a concerned voice that had not been heard for a long time reached them, causing both Lu Yang and Gan Tian to start. The master had returned! It had been two years since they had last seen their master, hadn''t it? Previously, Daoist Buyu had been far away in the Demon Territory. He heard about the incident at the Sword Tower, heard that Lu Yang had held off Yingtian Immortal, dragging the fight out until both immortals were battling, and afterwards fell unconscious. He immediately rushed back. He was already at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, his cultivation level incomparable to that of the past. Many who sought him could not find him, but his journey back was smooth. The Gold Clan Leader was no longer with Daoist Buyu. With the proliferation of sun-powered lamps, the candles amassed by the Qiongqi Clan had become useless and could only be sold off cheaply, resulting in significant financial losses. The Gold Clan Leader, aiming to recuperate the losses, had no choice but to temporarily give up following Daoist Buyu to study, and hurried back to the Qiongqi Clan to find a solution. Daoist Buyu reached the mid-slope of Sky Gate Mountain, and even before seeing Lu Yang, he could sense Lu Yang lively and active on the mountain peak, which relieved him. Little Lu, I''m glad you''re alright. Daoist Buyu arrived at the summit and before he could remember to speak again, he was alarmed by a swift attack that came his way, causing him to dodge quickly. It was you who took Xiao Zhi away, and you still dare to show your face! Yun Mengmeng couldn''t contain her anger when she saw Daoist Buyu and pounced with a howl. If it weren''t for Daoist Buyu appearing and telling Xiao Zhi about the wonders of the outside world, she would not have left the Secret Realm, which caused her separation from Xiao Zhi for hundreds of years. Bad apple! Daoist Buyu was baffled, unclear about the situation. How could he be ambushed upon returning to his own territory? Who had the audacity to set an ambush for him on Sky Gate Mountain? Chapter 928 Chapter 928: Chapter 927: Seek Dao Sect Gains Another Transcendance Tribulation Stage Member Chapter 928: Chapter 927: Seek Dao Sect Gains Another Transcendance Tribulation Stage Member Throughout history, those who left the Peach Blossom Secret Realm never returned, thinking back to when Xiao Zhi parted with Yun Mengmeng, she cried so heartbrokenly, believing it was an eternal farewell. And the one who caused Xiao Zhi to leave the Peach Blossom Secret Realm was this guy named Ye Wanli! Daoist Buyu had only met Yun Mengmeng once, and that was with a Yun Mengmeng who was less than ten years old. Since Yun Zhi didn''t follow her back to the Secret Realm to visit her relatives, he didn''t recognize Yun Mengmeng''s identity at once. When he carefully recalled what Yun Mengmeng had said upon their meeting, he finally realized who Yun Mengmeng was and suddenly understood. You''re the little girl who cried so fiercely back then! How dare you say that! Yun Mengmeng glared and exploded without a second word, catching Daoist Buyu completely off guard. Even with rich combat experience, no cultivator could react promptly to a self-detonation attack. Yun Mengmeng had just learned the Continuous Self-Detonation Technique from Fairy Eternity and used it on Daoist Buyu. The sky above Sky Gate Mountain was filled with continuous booming noises as Daoist Buyu was tossed around like a tattered kite in the shockwave. Lu Yang felt somewhat relieved, glad that Yun Mengmeng had just learned how to use the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit from the fairy. If she hadn''t learned it yet, it would have been difficult to sneak attack their master. Master has this tribulation in his fate, Lu Yang said nonchalantly, making excuses for himself not to help, like a fortune-telling blind man. Gan Tian also agreed with her junior brother''s point of view, Since master is at the Pass Tribulation stage, undergoing a few human tribulations is within reason. Gan Tian had a fruitful trip seeking melodic inspiration outside; she brought back a local specialty, a white melon with few seeds, crisp and sweet, full of water content. She cut the white melon into eight pieces using a string from her instrument and shared a piece with her junior brother, the two siblings enjoying it with relish. The commotion at Sky Gate Mountain also attracted the Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect, who pointed and speculated about the continuously exploding Daoist Buyu, curious about who was responsible. Amazing, our Dao Seeking Sect has such an expert? The disciples discussed animatedly, all wanting to know who this expert was. Even if it were the Grandmaster from Captive Peak or Elder Tao from the Scripture Pavilion taking action, the effects wouldn''t be this exaggerated. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Yun Zhi hurried back, watching Yun Mengmeng''s frenzied self-detonation and Daoist Buyu like a candle in the wind, her eyes twitching. Alright, alright, Mengmeng, stop now, that''s enough, she said. Yun Zhi stood between the two, interrupting Yun Mengmeng''s continuous self-detonation, allowing Daoist Buyu to finally cease maintaining his Sword Qi protective state. Seeing that it was Xiao Zhi who came, Yun Mengmeng huffed and did not attack again, and Daoist Buyu also let out a sigh of relief. He really didn''t know how to deal with Yun Mengmeng. If he retaliated, indeed she had the moral high ground and their dispute was not trivial. If he didn''t retaliate, he couldn''t withstand being bombed like this for long. Suddenly, a peal of thunderous noise arose, causing Daoist Buyu to subconsciously think that Yun Mengmeng was about to self-detonate again. Then he realized that the thunderous noise was coming from a far distance and felt very familiar. Thunder of Pass Tribulation, who is about to reach the Pass Tribulation stage? Daoist Buyu looked in the direction of the thunderous noise, squinting his eyes slightly. If his guess was correct, that place was the ravine, the site of his older brother''s secluded cultivation. The Grand Elder is undergoing his tribulation! Lu Yang also realized, having visited the Grand Elder''s place of secluded cultivation, it was all coffins. Having secluded himself for over a year, the Grand Elder finally reached fruition. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect were drawn to the commotion made by the Grand Elder and rushed toward the canyon nearby to witness the process of Transcendence Tribulation. Lu Yang and others also hurried over. At that time, the sky above the canyon was pitch black as ink, the thunderous pressure looming like an abyss, unfathomable. The Thunder Tribulation the Grand Elder faced, although not as intense as Daoist Buyu''s, was also nearly the same, worthy of the title of a Half Step Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Below the canyon, the coffin shook, and only the pit was left of the Immortal Peach laid in front of it. Suddenly, a pale hand stretched out of the coffin, gripping the edge of the lid, the veins on the back of the hand bulged. With a bang, the coffin burst open, and the Grand Elder soared into the sky, arriving above the canyon, confronting the Thunder Tribulation head-on, showing no fear, his head lowered, snoring. The Grand Elder seems to be sleeping, is he alright? Lu Yang asked, worried. It''s fine, my brother practices the Dream Dao, and in his dreams, he is in his strongest state. Enemies in the real world appear in dreamland in different forms. In the dream, my brother fights the enemy, and his actions in the real world follow suit, Daoist Buyu explained, the memory of being schooled by the sleepwalking Grand Elder still vivid in his mind. The Grand Elder''s Pass Tribulation was a major event;; the Second Elder, Third Elder even the Sixth Elder had come. The child Grandmaster, Elder Tao, had also come. Boom! Nobody expected that the first wave of Thunder Tribulation would emerge from below the canyon, the thunder in the sky was just a decoy! Sudden thunder roared from the ground, heading straight for the Grand Elder''s face. With his eyes tightly shut, the Grand Elder slashed down with a hand, intending to meet the Thunder Tribulation with brute force! Innumerable bolts of lightning, like tentacles, rose from below, entwining the Grand Elder, who shouted loudly as his muscles swelled. The image of an Arhat wielding a Vajra Pestle emerged, breaking free from the Thunder Tribulation''s restraint;; Lu Yang watched, his heart pounding. He saw clearly, the Grand Elder''s skin split and flesh gaped open, wounds deep enough to expose bone. The Grand Elder, as if feeling no pain, relentlessly struck back at the Thunder Tribulation, completely disregarding his own injuries. When he''s asleep, he''s like this, only attacking, not defending, and unable to feel pain, Daoist Buyu explained again. The Grand Elder, not knowing what he was dreaming about, had a fierce expression, resembling an Arhat exorcising demons from the murals. Let me tell you, I am the strongest zombie, having cultivated to the realm of the Drought Demon; you lot of Unformable Bones couldn''t possibly be stronger than me! the Grand Elder suddenly shouted. Let me tell you, this graveyard is my territory, no one can think of taking it away! Don''t agree? Then let the fists do the talking! Lu Yang: Grand Elder, what exactly are you dreaming about? When the Grand Elder repelled the ninety-ninth Thunder Tribulation, and the tribulations from both below the canyon and above dissipated, sunlight shining on the floating Grand Elder, battered and bruised like a war god, the Grand Elder slowly opened his eyes, his face solemn and stiff, as though relishing the sensation of becoming a Drought Demon. Hiss, that hurts! The pain that followed the Tribulation quickly pulled the Grand Elder back to reality. The power left by the Thunder Tribulation in his body continuously healed him, and only then did he realize that he had just undergone the Tribulation, and he had now become a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Big brother, finally a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, congratulations, Daoist Buyu was the first to offer his congratulations, with Uncle Ba and others flying up to join in. There was a joyous atmosphere throughout the Seek Dao Sect; adding a Pass Tribulation Cultivator was cause for celebration. Senior Brother, where did little Qin get this fondness for zombies and graves? Elder Tao asked with a strange look at the child Grandmaster, suspecting his involvement in it. The child Grandmaster coughed dryly, embarrassed to say that he used to scare the Grand Elder with zombie stories. He hadn''t anticipated that it wouldn''t scare him, but instead it piqued his interest. Chapter 929 Chapter 929: Chapter 928: The Flaws of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin Chapter 929: Chapter 928: The Flaws of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin ` The Grand Elder was evidently several notches more popular than Daoist Buyu; his advancement to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was celebrated throughout the Seek Dao Sect, filling the place with jubilation. Three days later, the festive atmosphere finally began to fade away. So this is the legendary Inheriting Shadow Sword, Daoist Buyu caressed the Inheriting Shadow Sword, unable to put it down. He really had a capable disciple. Back in the Sword Vault, he had tried to gain the acknowledgment of the Inheriting Shadow Sword but ended up failing and had to settle for the lesser Spirit Sword. He was also envious of Lu Yang''s Green Peak Sword, which came with its own mini-world. Daoist Buyu''s Spirit Sword was not an ordinary item either. It was a growth-type Spirit Treasure that could constantly ascend in grade as his cultivation level increased, growing alongside Daoist Buyu. And, as long as he was willing to invest the proper resources, it could potentially reach the First-Grade of Immortal. It''s said that before Liu Ningxuan even cultivated to the Semi-Immortal level, his sword already reached the level of the Immortal Sword. Truly remarkable, Daoist Buyu felt a pang of regret. Hearing that Liu Ningxuan had just died in the Sword Tower, it meant he had no chance to cross swords with this legendary figure in swordsmanship. But then again, now that the Sword Tower Supreme is resurrected, he could have a match with the Sword Tower Supreme himself. Not now, of course. His cultivation level isn''t high enough, and his sword''s quality isn''t up to par either. He needed to become stronger. I heard that at the Grand Sword Fest, you unleashed the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin? Hmm. Daoist Buyu looked at Lu Yang with satisfaction. He hadn''t expected that without being taught, Lu Yang had already learned it. Come, show me once, he said. Lu Yang spread out the Swordmanship Domain Embryo, and countless Green Peak Swords emerged from the ground and sky, as imposing as hell itself. He lifted the real Green Peak Sword; then the Green Peak Swords stuck in the ground and sky burst free from their seals and merged with the real Green Peak Sword, causing the sword''s might to surge by more than three feet! The Swordmanship Domain Embryo and Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin? Come, strike me with one sword, Daoist Buyu''s eyes shone, eager to experience its power. Without hesitation, Lu Yang shouted loudly, and the Sword Qi dragon roared forth, suddenly transforming back into the real Green Peak Sword, slashing towards Daoist Buyu! Daoist Buyu, unhurriedly extended two fingers and lightly pinched the blade of the Green Peak Sword. The menacing Green Peak Sword suddenly fell quiet, unable to press down even the slightest bit! Indeed, it''s the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. It seems you learned it by watching me perform it. Except, when I did it, I took a shortcut, Daoist Buyu recalled he had only performed the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin once in front of Lu Yang, during his battle with the Ruthless Sect. Just by watching once, Lu Yang had almost fully grasped the technique. He was truly an extraordinary talent in swordsmanship. A shortcut? Sit down, I''ll explain it to you slowly. On the top of Sky Gate Mountain, there were only Lu Yang and Daoist Buyu. Yun Mengmeng and Gan Tian had no interest in swordsmanship. Gan Tian had found a scenic spot to play her zither, while Yun Mengmeng had wrapped up snacks bought from the cafeteria and was eating pastries while lying on a big rock in the river and listening to Gan Tian play. The cafeteria''s pastries could be used as weapons, but Yun Mengmeng wasn''t vegetarian either. With the jaw strength of someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, eating the cafeteria''s pastries was no different from eating regular pastries for her. As for Yun Zhi, she claimed she wasn''t interested in swordsmanship and had also gone to the riverside to listen to the zither. I heard that in your contest with Mingtai, it came down to a confrontation of Sword Qi in the end. Even after numerous exchanges, there was no clear superior, until you finally unleashed Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin and won the victory. This brings to light an issue: you and Mingtai were each projecting your Sword Qi to its limit, but it was the limit of the Sword Qi''s condensed form, not your own limits. If it was your own limits, you should have been exhausted after projecting your Sword Qi just once. Your Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin involved collapsing the Sword Qi-formed Green Peak Swords back into Sword Qi, taking them back in, thereby raising the limit of your Sword Qi. Lu Yang understood his master''s meaning, meaning his Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin had increased its explosive power. ` Immediately, Daoist Buyu''s tone shifted, However, this is not the true intent of ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin''. ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'' is about concentrating the power of different swords into one, thereby unleashing might that surpasses the limit. Lu Yang recalled how the Sword Tower Supreme fought against the Ying Tian Corpse, merging all the Spirit Swords from the Sword Vault into the Containing Light SwordCjust as what his master was explaining. Come, let your teacher show you how to grasp the true intent of ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin''. ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'' starts with resonating with the other swords. Your previous execution was missing this step, so I said it was a shortcut. Then, with the Green Peak Sword as the main focus, let the resonating sound of the other swords gradually align with the Green Peak Sword It would be best if the resonance occurred when the Green Peak Sword''s momentum reaches its peak Daoist Buyu''s explanation was simple, but if it were someone else, like Fairy Eternity, they would undoubtedly be confused. Yet to Lu Yang, it was all too clear. Lu Yang''s eyes sparkled as he repeatedly pondered and speculated on the true meaning of ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'' in his mind. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I''ll give it a try. Lu Yang took out the Inheriting Shadow Sword and Seven Star Sword Set in succession, which made Daoist Buyu''s eyes especially envious. Standing firm, ripples spread across the lawn beneath Lu Yang''s feet as if sliced by sword Qi. The Inheriting Shadow Sword and the Seven Star Sword Set trembled continuously until their frequency matched the Green Peak Sword''s, merging into it and becoming one. Ha! Lu Yang swung another sword at Daoist Buyu, a sword Qi like a waterfall cascading down. A silver streak flashed past and was once again caught between Daoist Buyu''s fingers. Excellent! Daoist Buyu laughed heartily, impressed that with just a little guidance, Lu Yang had grasped the true essence of ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin''! He flicked his wrist, sending Lu Yang and the Green Peak Sword flying while his right hand was placed behind his back, rubbing his index and middle fingers together. The power of that sword strike was beyond his expectations. Lu Yang tumbled twice before steadying himself; the Inheriting Shadow Sword and Seven Star Sword Set had fallen out. Daoist Buyu strode forward with a cheerful expression, Well done! If you practice diligently, you will be able to skillfully execute ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'' Little Lu? Daoist Buyu noticed Lu Yang standing in a daze, staring at the eight swords that had fallen to the ground, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, Lu Yang came back to his senses only to ask, Master, isn''t executing ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'' a bit too ostentatious? Daoist Buyu nodded. ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'' was indeed a grand and impressive display, especially the resonating and aligning of swordsCthat aspect truly was ostentatious, which was why it was beloved by sword cultivators. Then Lu Yang asked further, But if the technique is ostentatious, doesn''t it mean that the opponent will know you are about to use ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin,'' giving them time to react? That is indeed a flaw of ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin.'' It could allow an opponent to dodge or prepare their own attack. An idea gradually emerged in Lu Yang''s mind, What if I hide the Inheriting Shadow Sword and Seven Star Sword Set within the Green Peak Sword''s mini-world? When I execute ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin,'' the nine swords would merge unseen; wouldn''t the opponent be unaware that I''ve used ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin,'' thus unprepared? Daoist Buyu did not respond but silently patted Lu Yang''s shoulder. Remember, in the future, when you tell others about this move, say that you realized it on your own, and that it has nothing to do with your teacher. Chapter 930 Chapter 930: Chapter 929: Tricks of Using the Sword Chapter 930: Chapter 929: Tricks of Using the Sword Upon hearing Lu Yang''s method, Daoist Buyu suddenly felt as if Lu Yang had already left his apprenticeship behind, and there was no need to teach him the shameless fighting techniques from the bottom of his chest. He felt that Lu Yang could completely comprehend a set of shameless fighting techniques that would suit him better and be more comfortable for him to use. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Truly a case of the student surpassing the master. With this Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, it didn''t matter whether Lu Yang was his disciple; in the eyes of outsiders, he was undoubtedly one of his disciples. Lu Yang felt that his modified method was indeed very effective, not to mention the issue of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin being too ostentatious had been resolved; just solving the problem of not being able to use the Seven Star Sword Set in front of others proved it was a good method. After all, to outsiders, the Seven Star Sword Set belonged to Young Sect Master Lu, which had nothing to do with him, Lu Yang. Having no opportunity to display the Seven Star Sword Set made Lu Yang feel he hadn''t done justice to it. This was a method that killed several birds with one stone. Soon, Lu Yang hid the Inheriting Shadow Sword and the Seven Star Sword Set within the small world of the Green Peak Sword, and once again executed Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. Sure enough, nothing seemed amiss from the outside, and even Daoist Buyu had to give a thumbs up and call it a crafty move. Being praised by his master, Lu Yang didn''t become arrogant but instead buckled down to learn how to execute Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin even more skillfully. Daoist Buyu was nodding repeatedly on the sidelines, impressed by his young disciple''s temperament, which was better than his own in his youth. Had he thought of any cunning moves back then, he would have been off using them against others instead of continuing his cultivation. Seven days went by, and Lu Yang could finally execute Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin with proficiency. With one swing, even Daoist Buyu couldn''t tell if it was the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin or a normal strike, let alone anyone else. During these seven days, Yun Zhi, Yun Mengmeng, and Gan Tian came and went. Yun Mengmeng even squatted down to watch Lu Yang''s cultivation for a while, but finding it boring, she went back to listening to music. With good food, drinks, and music to listen to, her days were considerably comfortable, far more so than in the Secret Realm. If I had known, I would have left the Secret Realm and joined little Zhi earlier, Yun Mengmeng hummed along to the music with enthusiasm, her voice melodious and pleasant, which surprisingly matched the sweet tunes, impressing Gan Tian. Did you study singing? Not at all, I''m just singing for fun. Gan Tian was even more amazed, realizing this was pure talent. How about we play music together? I''ll play the tunes, and you sing? Playing music and singing together would be greatly beneficial for her cultivation of the rhythm pathway, she just hadn''t found the right person for it up till now. Sure, Yun Mengmeng happily agreed. After his Divine Ability training was complete, Lu Yang was satisfied as he put away the Green Peak Sword, bid farewell to his master and excitedly went to find Meng Jingzhou. Old Meng, are you there? Come out and practice a bit, Lu Yang called out directly at the entrance to Meng Jingzhou''s place. Old Ma was guarding the entrance, completely failing to fulfill his duties as the Protector, allowing Lu Yang to shout loudly. As Sun Power increased, Old Ma discovered that the dried grass he had been drying out tasted much better than before, and he had been busy drying grass lately. Looking at the piles of dried grass, Old Ma felt a greater sense of accomplishment than being a Protector. What the hell are you yelling about? Meng Jingzhou emerged soaking wet, having just climbed out of ice water. To soothe his restless heart, Meng Jingzhou had been immersing himself in ice water to cool down. Just learned a couple of new moves, want to practice them with you, said Lu Yang with a smile. Oh, seems like you think you can fight now, Meng Jingzhou replied, suddenly intrigued, as he shook off his body, not suppressing his Yang Qi any longer. His terrifying aura of Yang Qi dried his clothes and hair instantly. Having studied under the great ancestor for over a year, coupled with the dramatic increase in Sun Power and the strengthening of his Single Body Spiritual Root, his strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. To him, Lu Yang posed no threat at all. What have you learned? Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang with a side glance, sensing that this kid was up to no good. Just a couple of little sword tricks, Lu Yang said modestly. Just as Lu Yang didn''t believe a word of Meng Jingzhou''s bluff, Meng Jingzhou didn''t believe any of Lu Yang''s talk either. Old Ma, seeing that a fight was about to start, took the initiative to gather the drying grass, clearing space for the two of them. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stood on the grass, the breeze blowing wave after wave across the lawn, causing their robes to flutter as well. Meng Jingzhou roared loudly. His vigorous Yang Qi formed a unique aura, his fists one in front and one behind, as he steadied his stance, watching Lu Yang warily. Lu Yang drew the Green Peak Sword from his waist, and the blade scraped the lip of the scabbard, making a sharp zzt sound. Lu Yang steadily held up the Green Peak Sword, its tip pointing directly at Meng Jingzhou with not a hint of wavering, and he shouted sternly, Meng Jingzhou, why don''t you kneel upon seeing this genius! Meng Jingzhou flew into a rage, I kneel to your grandpa ` Before he could finish speaking, Meng Jingzhou suddenly fell to his knees with a thud, his face full of confusion. Even Old Ma, who was eating hay, was stunned and couldn''t understand what technique Lu Yang had used. Lu Yang revealed a look of surprise: Hey, I was just joking, Old Meng, why did you really kneel down? There''s no need, no need. Being forced to kneel, this feeling was all too familiar to Meng Jingzhou, damn it, it was the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array. The question was, when had Lu Yang deployed the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array? How about it? Can''t figure out how I did it? Seeing Old Meng''s confused face, Lu Yang couldn''t help feeling very pleased with himself. Meng Jingzhou honestly nodded, he truly wanted to know how Lu Yang did it. It''s quite simple, actually. There''s a small world within my Green Peak Sword, where I can deploy the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, and then execute the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. This way, whoever my sword points at must kneel. Meng Jingzhou: Is this what you call a sword trick? He had indeed prepared himself for Lu Yang deploying the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, but no matter how much he prepared, he hadn''t anticipated that the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array had advanced to such a degree. Who could defend against this? Lu Yang stopped using the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, allowing Meng Jingzhou to stand up. Come on, let''s start the real fight, Lu Yang said with a laugh, looking as if he held the winning ticket, making Meng Jingzhou grit his teeth in frustration. Do you really think I have no way to deal with you? Take this, Piercing Technique! Lu Yang bellowed, as his Green Peak Sword thrust forward, piercing the air and fast as lightning. Meng Jingzhou''s lips curled into a cold smile, the Piercing Technique was all he had, he seriously underestimated him. Originally, Meng Jingzhou intended to take it head-on, but suddenly he had an indescribable feeling that something wasn''t right and instinctively avoided the sword. A ravine appeared right where Meng Jingzhou was standing. This was by no means the power of the Piercing Technique! This isn''t the damn Piercing Technique at all! Meng Jingzhou suddenly remembered, when Lu Yang explained how to secretly deploy the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, he mentioned it was necessary to first deploy the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, then execute Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. So what if he only executed Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin? Of course, that would work. This sword had the appearance of the Piercing Technique, but in reality, it was Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! A venerable hand exuding ancient aura emerged behind Meng Jingzhou, the arm bent and shielded him. There was a clang, the Green Peak Sword collided with the ancient hand, pierced through the hand''s appearance, almost puncturing through it. The Dharma Aspect? Lu Yang exclaimed in surprise, as the ancient hand was part of some Dharma Aspect. It seems that while studying with Meng Junzi, Old Meng learned how to deploy the Dharma Aspect. Lu Yang struck again with his sword, hitting the ancient hand once more. To his surprise, this time the Green Peak Sword did not pierce through the ancient hand, it was just a normal sword skill. Just when Meng Jingzhou prepared to retract the ancient hand, Lu Yang made the fourth strike, once again almost puncturing through the hand, startling Meng Jingzhou into not making any other moves. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Meng Jingzhou, sweating on his forehead, vaguely realized the tactic of this rascal, Lu Yang. There''s no difference between Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin and an ordinary sword strike, you can''t tell unless you cross swords. And he dared not guess what the next move Lu Yang would execute; one wrong bet was a loss. All he could do was keep deploying the Dharma Aspect! Lu Yang continued to thrust with his Green Peak Sword, an unending barrage with a few instances of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin amidst numerous ordinary strikes. Meng Jingzhou wasn''t able to maintain the Dharma Aspect indefinitely, and eventually the ancient hand disintegrated, forcing him to admit defeat. Okay, okay, you win. Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang with annoyance: Where did you learn such a dirty trick? Not just him, but anyone at the initial stage of Spirit Transformation couldn''t cope with such a dirty trick. Lu Yang straightened his clothes, and said earnestly, My master said that I should claim I realized this technique on my own, and that it has nothing to do with him. Chapter 931 Chapter 931: Chapter 930 The Most Formidable Ancestor of the Barbarian Tribe Chapter 931: Chapter 930 The Most Formidable Ancestor of the Barbarian Tribe ` According to common sense, such an unscrupulous move would indeed seem like something Daoist Buyu would teach, but Meng Jingzhou always felt that Lu Yang wasn''t telling the whole truth. Did the Sect Leader really say that? Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang with suspicion. Lu Yang was quite dissatisfied with Meng Jingzhou''s doubts, as he had clearly spoken the truth, If I were to deceive you, may I be struck a few more times by lightning when I pass the Heavenly Tribulation. Lu Yang felt that since he had already passed the first Qian Heavenly Tribulation of the Spirit Transformation Level as a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, his own trials during the Divinity Transformation Stage would surely be a breeze, with no difficulty at all. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes and was just about to say something when he saw Lu Yang suddenly disappear from in front of him without any warning, which gave him quite a fright. Where did he go? Did he really suffer retribution? In a desolate mountain range within Great Xia, three figures were moving and battling intensely, shifting mountains, turning the sky and earth upside down. BoomC The two weaker figures were blown away, piercing through mountains and plastering against the cliff walls of the mountain behind them. Senior Sister Lan Ting, are you alright? Man Gu climbed out of the cliff face with a grimace, concernedly asking, since his thick skin and flesh meant he was not much harmed, but it may not be the same case for Senior Sister Lan Ting. Lan Ting, wrapped in her sash, climbed out from another cliff, her sash having absorbed most of the attack, which meant her injuries weren''t too severe. You two juniors, do you really think that just because you''ve reached the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation, you can challenge this one who is in the Early Integration Stage? The opponent looked at the two indifferently, emitting an aura of the Early Integration Stage. Man Gu and Lan Ting were officially taking on an Integration Period Cultivator for the first time. With their combat strengths, they were indeed qualified to challenge someone in the Early Integration Stage, but that was under the assumption that the opponent did not employ [Rules]. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At first, the two held the upper hand when working together, but once their opponent employed [Rules], the tide of the battle was turned, leaving them both in dire straits. It looks like we can''t beat him, what should we do? After advancing to the Spirit Transformation Level, Man Gu went to the Task Hall to take on his first mission, which involved clues about the Ruthless Sect. Upon reaching the mission location, he happened to bump into Lan Ting who was also there to investigate. By joining forces, they were actually able to follow the trail and find clues of the Ruthless Sect, leading them to the Ruthless Sect Elder they were now facing. The only problem was that it appeared they were unable to defeat the Elder. The Ruthless Sect Elder was right before their eyes. If they fled now, it would be difficult to find this Elder again in the future. Fight! Lan Ting gritted her teeth. Man Gu was resolute, if it was a fight they wanted, then a fight they would have. He sent a message to Lan Ting, I need you to distract the Ruthless Sect Elder for a moment, Senior Sister Lan Ting. I have a method that might allow the power of the strongest ancestor of the Barbarian tribe to descend upon my primordial spirit and potentially change the situation. Alright! Lan Ting chose to trust Man Gu and charged forward. Foolish juniors who know not of death. In the hand of the Ruthless Sect Elder was a Bone Knife with a handle composed of many small skulls, which emitted mournful wails when swung, an especially frightening specter. Lan Ting didn''t dare to face off against the Ruthless Sect Elder directly, her blue sash fluttering as she employed softness to overcome strength, wrapping around the Elder''s arm and redirecting the trajectory of the blade! With her movements light and graceful, Lan Ting resembled a fairy dancing in the Moon Palace, rendering the Ruthless Sect Elder''s strength ineffective. I hereby establish the [Rule: The Bone Knife cuts through all]! An odd power coated the surface of the Bone Knife, swiftly reducing Lan Ting''s troublesome sash to shreds, and without its interference, the Ruthless Sect Elder made a beeline cut for Lan Ting! Man Gu brought out his primordial spirit, rubbed his hands vigorously and chanted, and with his ascension to the Spirit Transformation Level, he had solved the uncertainty that came with summoning the power of his ancestors during the Nascent Soul Stage. Blessings of the Immortals, I, Man Gu, respectfully welcome the strongest combat force of my Barbarian ancestors! The primordial spirit of Man Gu transformed, a dazzling milky white light flashed by, and a powerful force descended from the heavens, infusing into Man Gu''s primordial spirit! The ancestor of the Barbarian tribe looked up sharply, instantly moving in front of the Ruthless Sect Elder. ClangC The Barbarian ancestor, with sword in hand, blocked the Bone Knife that was supposed to cut through anything! ` Lan Ting couldn''t believe her eyes as she stared blankly at the barbarian ancestor who had saved her, Elder Brother Lu Yang, when did you become a barbarian ancestor? Man Gu was also filled with shock, how had his primordial spirit suddenly become Elder Brother Lu Yang? Ah? Lu Yang himself was confused, as dumbfounded as a monk who had reached an impasse. He was busy duping Meng Jingzhou, how had he arrived here in the blink of an eye? As soon as he arrived, he saw Lan Ting in a crisis, so he had no choice but to fight first and ask questions later. Let''s not worry about that for now, who is this on the opposite side? Lu Yang asked, sensing that the murderous intent opposite him was not for a friendly spar. An elder of the Ruthless Sect! Then let''s deal with him first before discussing anything else! The Bone Knife, augmented by the [Rule], was exceptionally sharp, and could cut through anything. But not the Green Peak Sword. The Green Peak Sword, being an Immortal Sword, was not something that could be damaged by a mere Integration Period Cultivator using a rule. Kill! Lu Yang''s eyes also revealed a killing intent. There was no need to hold back against the Ruthless SectCit was fine as long as a single soul remained. Take my sword strike! The elder of the Ruthless Sect looked at Lu Yang''s sword strike with disdain, mundane and unremarkable. Just with this kind of swordplay, you think you can harm me? CrackCPu ChiC The Bone Knife was actually cut in two by this single strike, which, without much reduction in power, hit the Ruthless Sect elder! A sword mark stretched from the Ruthless Sect elder''s left shoulder to his right waist, blood pouring profusely! Lu Yang was also surprised; the power of this sword strike exceeded his expectations. Ever since he arrived here, he had felt an additional power that was not his own, making him several times stronger than even at his peak! The elder of the Ruthless Sect was caught completely off guard by this turn of events. He wanted to pull back and use the [Rule] to heal, but Lu Yang, who had witnessed countless battles of high-level cultivators and even that of immortals, knew exactly what the Ruthless Sect elder was planning to do. How could he possibly give him the chance! Lu Yang quickly closed the gap with the Ruthless Sect elder, slashing with the same sword strike once more, shocking the elder who had no time to use his rule, and hurriedly mobilized his power to resist. But this sword strike was unexpectedly ordinary. Just when he thought it was all over, Lu Yang spat out the Three Flavored True Fire, directly onto his face! Ah! The Three Flavored True Fire relentlessly burned his face, the pain making him scream and forcing him to divert power to suppress the True Fire. Lu Yang continued to strike with his sword, with simple sword skills that hid the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, catching the Ruthless Sect elder completely off guard. Bloody Heaven Grudge! the Ruthless Sect elder shouted in a low voice, as a boundless sea of blood appeared behind him, filled with numerous ghosts and beings writhing, pleading in the blood, countless arms stretching out, attempting to drag Lu Yang into the sea of blood! Lu Yang pointed his sword at the Ruthless Sect elder and barked harshly, Kneel! Inexplicably, the Ruthless Sect elder was unable to resist. He knelt down with a thud, breaking off his technique, and the towering sea of blood behind him vanished as well! SwishC A sword light, fast to the extreme, passed by, and an extremely fine line of blood appeared on the Ruthless Sect elder''s neck. Blood spurted out, the head flew off, and rolled to the ground, tumbling to a stop at Lu Yang''s feet. Lu Yang sheathed his sword, looking at Man Gu and Lan Ting. So, can someone explain what exactly happened? Chapter 932 Chapter 932: Chapter 931: The Seniority of Lu Yang Chapter 932: Chapter 931: The Seniority of Lu Yang Man Gu and Lan Ting were just preparing to help Lu Yang, but before they could make a move, they saw Lu Yang execute a series of flowing sword skills, decapitating the Ruthless Sect Elder. Seeing the Ruthless Sect Elder''s eyes widen with his head left staring at them, they still felt disoriented. The two of them took turns explaining the cause and effect, and eventually, Lu Yang roughly understood what had happened. So, you mean to say, the two of you ran into a Ruthless Sect Elder you couldn''t beat, and called me over? What we summoned was the mightiest ancestor of our Barbarian Tribe at the Divinity Transformation Stage, corrected Man Gu. At this point, Lu Yang helplessly held his forehead, recalling how he had previously spared no effort to learn the Playing Dead Technique, even going as far as to take Fairy Eternity as his master. Fairy Eternity had said becoming her apprentice would elevate his generation level, putting him on the same level as the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. It seemed now that Fairy Eternity had indeed not deceived him. What is the characteristic of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe? They are part of the human race that Fairy Eternity had cursed with a spell. From this perspective, he was truly a member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. In fact, he was among the oldest and most genuine of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe members. Man Gu''s primordial spirit could call upon the power left in the world by the ancestors of the Barbarian Tribe. Since the Barbarian ancestors had become history and only a small part of their power lingered in the world, Man Gu''s primordial spirit could only summon this small part of their strength. Now that he, a true ancestor of the Barbarian Tribe, was still alive, the summoning had brought him directly. I had no idea, Brother Lu, that you were one of our Barbarian ancestors, asked Man Gu cautiously, holding Lu Yang in high regard. Lan Ting also looked at Lu Yang in surprise, thinking that being with a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect really broadened one''s horizons. Lu Yang: I just found out myself. Junior Sister Lan Ting, it''s been a long time, Lu Yang said with a smile. The last time he had seen Lan Ting was when the Vast Sea Ancestral Master emerged after dealing with the Master of All Laws, and the great powers of cultivation came to pay their respects. Lan Ting smiled. She was dressed in a green robe and skirt, and her hair, sticky on her face after the battle, had its own charm: Even though we haven''t seen each other for a long time, Brother Lu Yang''s reputation has indeed reached me. Saving the Dragon Clan Ancestor in the East Sea, earning a favor from him, composing an unparalleled poem for Ye Mengyin in the Imperial City, reporting the Fourth Prince''s rebellion, rescuing the Sword Tower Supreme and Senior Sister Yun Zhi in the Sword Tower, and holding off the Yingtian Immortal Upon hearing the last part, Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat. How did this story get out? That''s right, back then Yun Mengmeng was fighting the Ying Tian Corpse under the name of the Eldest Senior Sister; it''s likely that afterward, both Yun Mengmeng and the Eldest Senior Sister were too lazy to clarify, making it seem to the world that he had stepped in to save the Eldest Senior Sister! They''re all rumors, Lu Yang chuckled dryly, not daring to acknowledge these events, let alone the fact that some of them were done by Fairy Eternity possessing him. But in the eyes of Lan Ting and Man Gu, this was just modesty, and their admiration for Lu Yang grew even more. By the way, after I came here, I felt an extra power in my body that wasn''t my own. Do you know what''s going on? Otherwise, even with the fast and tricky moves and the Ruthless Sect Elder having been worn down once by Man Gu and Lan Ting, he wouldn''t have been able to deal with the Ruthless Sect Elder so quickly. Man Gu was quite surprised: What a coincidence, I feel that my primordial spirit is inside Brother Lu. Junior Brother Man, why don''t you try undoing the call to the ancestor? Oh, right, of course. Man Gu ended the summoning of the ancestor, and Man Gu''s primordial spirit floated out of Lu Yang''s body and returned to Man Gu, leaving Lu Yang''s strength back to its original state. This summoning of yours, why is it one-way? Lu Yang still wanted to go back and continue to fool Old Meng. Seeing that Lu Yang wouldn''t be able to return for a while, Lan Ting''s eyes lit up: If Brother Lu Yang isn''t in a hurry, why not visit our Laurel Fairy Palace? It would be a perfect opportunity for us to have an exchange and progress together. At the moment, Lu Yang really had nothing urgent: But isn''t the Laurel Fairy Palace forbidden to men? ` There are no such strict rules, Lan Ting said with a smile. ` ` Lu Yang thought it over. Since they had extended such an invitation, wouldn''t it be rude not to accept their kindness? ` ` Moreover, he genuinely wanted to see what the legendary Laurel Fairy Palace was like. ` ` Then I''ll have to trouble Junior Sister Lan Ting, he said. ` ` Man Gu, looking at the two of them chatting and laughing so freely, couldn''t help feeling a bit superfluous. ` ` Whose possession should the soul of this Ruthless Sect Elder be? he wondered. ` ` He and Lan Ting had taken on the mission at the same time, so which sect should the Elder''s soul be delivered to? ` ` That''s easy. ` ` Lu Yang had seen how Jiang Pingan had divided Guan Shanhai''s soul. He had watched and learned almost everything there was to know on the subject. ` ` He applied a few drops of his own blood evenly on the sword blade and attached a few spell incantations. Then he pulled out the Ruthless Sect Elder''s soul, which he had been hiding in his head, and without heeding the Elder''s screams, he struck with his sword, slicing the three souls and seven spirits evenly; Lan Ting took the three souls, and Man Gu took the seven spirits. ` ` Elder Brother Lu Yang, don''t you want any? Lan Ting asked. After all, Lu Yang had put in the most effort. ` ` Lu Yang waved his hand dismissively. He could use Fairy Eternity''s contribution points at any timeChe was wealthy and didn''t bother over a soul, especially one from the Body Integration Realm, which wasn''t worth much. ` ` Lu Yang seemed to remember something and seriously reminded Man Gu, Right, Junior Brother Man, when you go back, make sure to emphasize to Elder Brother Dai how much I helped. It''s a good opportunity to improve the image he has of me. ` ` Okay. ` ` Junior Sister Lan Ting, let''s go. ` ` ` ` Dai Bufan was surprised to see that Man Gu had brought back the three souls of the Ruthless Sect Elder. ` ` The mission had been for Man Gu to investigate the Ruthless Sect''s leads, but he hadn''t expected Man Gu to actually find a high-ranking member of the Ruthless Sect. It was an unexpected delight. ` ` With the three souls of the Ruthless Sect Elder in hand, a Soul Search would surely catch several high-ranking members of the Ruthless Sect! ` ` I didn''t expect Junior Brother Man to be able to slay someone at the Early Integration Stage when you''re only at the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation. Impressive indeed. ` ` Man Gu chuckled but did not take the credit: It was all due to Senior Sister Lan Ting and Elder Brother Lu Yang''s efforts. I didn''t exert much strength. ` ` What happened? Tell me more, Dai Bufan urged. ` ` Man Gu described in detail how he and Lan Ting met, how they came across the clue that led to the Ruthless Sect Elder, and according to Lu Yang''s instructions, he particularly emphasized how Lu Yang appeared at the crucial moment, saved Lan Ting, and beheaded the Ruthless Sect Elder, playing a pivotal role. ` ` Dai Bufan found it amusing. How had Lu Yang suddenly become an ancestor of the Barbarian tribe? ` Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ` It seems Elder Brother Lu doesn''t only bring surprises but can also do many good deeds. I didn''t expect him to play such a crucial role in this affair, Dai Bufan said with a smile. ` ` Previously, it wasn''t that Lu Yang didn''t do good deeds; it''s just that his deeds tended to give Dai Bufan a huge shock, like suddenly founding the Heavenly Court Sect to infiltrate the demonic sect, or suddenly finding an innate Ancestral Master. ` ` This time was different. This time Lu Yang just did the good deed without causing any shock. ` ` Is everything you''re saying true? Dai Bufan asked for confirmation once more. ` ` Man Gu, naive and sincere, replied, It''s true. Elder Brother Lu Yang told me to say all this. ` ` ? Chapter 933 Chapter 933: Chapter 932: Visiting Laurel Fairy Palace Chapter 933: Chapter 932: Visiting Laurel Fairy Palace ` Between the Central Continent and the Extreme Northern Lands lies a continuous range of snow-capped mountains that stretch from east to west, where it''s always heavily snowing and seldom sunny. This is the legendary Great Snow Mountain. Lu Yang stood at the foothill of the mountain, shielding his eyes as he looked upwards. Behind the swirling snowflakes, a towering, pure white mountain range lay quietly before him. It''s not so much a legend as it is that the place is too remote; few people are willing to come here, Lan Ting said with a laugh. It was an understatementCLaurel Fairy Palace was considered a semi-hermit Immortal Sect and rarely interacted with the outside world. External communications, such as seeking help from the Laurel Fairy Palace, issuing tasks, meetings among the Righteous Path, or Immortal Sect gatherings, all relied on messages relayed through the Communication Hall at the foot of the mountain. However, there were cases where direct access to the Laurel Fairy Palace was possible without intermediaries, like when Lan Ting took Lu Yang up the mountainCan act commonly referred to in the public as using the back door. On both sides of the winding mountain path, one often saw small trees, translucent like jade, standing over a man''s height, as exquisite as works of art. These are Laurel Trees? It was Lu Yang''s first encounter with living Laurel Trees, as he had only seen their branches and twigs in the outside world. Laurel Trees only grew on Great Snow Mountain, unable to survive elsewhere, no matter what divine abilities were used to prolong their life. Yes, the Great Snow Mountain is full of Laurel Trees. Legend has it that thirty thousand years ago, Ancient Immortals battled, squeezing stars into continents, and the moon turned into what is now the Great Snow Mountain. Fairy, is that true? Lu Yang asked for confirmation from the usually unresponsive Fairy Eternity. It should be. According to the soil composition from the base of the mountain, it really is the moon. Back then, Laurel Trees indeed grew on the moon. The Jade Rabbit often dug holes under the trees, and Immortal Jiuchong frequently visited the moon to capture Jade Rabbits for breeding. Ying Tian Immortal often took the Sky Opening Axe to the moon to chop down Laurel Trees and bring them back to me for firewood to burn. Let me tell you, the food cooked with Laurel Tree wood has a unique fragrance that no other tree can replicate. The two of them slowly ascended Great Snow Mountain, which stood thirty thousand meters tall and was the highest in the Cultivation WorldCinsurmountable for average cultivators. Yet, for Lu Yang and Lan Ting, both Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, climbing the mountain was as easy as walking on flat ground. The closer they got to the summit, the more frequent the Laurel Trees appeared, and they became taller, with many surpassing ten meters. As Lu Yang climbed onto a massive rocky platform, he saw a pristine white palace nestled among the mountains, stunningly beautiful, like something out of an Immortal RealmCthe Laurel Fairy Palace that people spoke of but seldom visited. Lan Ting led Lu Yang to the entrance of the palace. Two female disciples guarding the entrance became instinctively alert when they saw a man approaching, weapons in hand, blocking the entryway. Just as Lan Ting was about to explain, the two female disciples got a clear look at Lu Yang''s face and asked with a mix of hesitation and delight, Could it be that you are Elder Brother Lu Yang from Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang nodded, sensing something off about the way the two female disciples looked at him. Lan Ting inwardly cursed her luck; she had only thought about inviting Lu Yang to the Laurel Fairy Palace to foster a closer relationship with him, but she had forgotten how popular he was at the Laurel Fairy Palace! Hasn''t Young Master Meng from Imperial City come with you? The two female disciples glanced around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary ascetic who was known for his seriousness, distance from women, and devotion to the path of cultivation. He is currently at a critical point in his cultivation and could not come, Lu Yang replied. This was true; Meng Jingzhou''s current priority was to stay away from feminine allure, and a place like the Laurel Fairy Palace, brimming with beauties, was off-limits to him. That''s how it is; please enter, Elder Brother, said the female disciples, granting him entry without requiring any further explanation from Lan Ting. As Lan Ting previously mentioned, the palace''s rules weren''t as strict as one might think. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, how strict they were depended on who the visitor was; someone like Daoist Buyu wouldn''t have received such a warm welcome. Lan Ting was beginning to regret taking Lu Yang to the Fairy Palace; she would have been better off inviting him to her own home. But now that they were already at the entrance of the palace, it was too late for second thoughts. ` Inside the Fairy Palace, everything was shrouded in silver-white, a vast expanse of white. The eaves and treetops each bore a thick layer of snow. The Laurel Fairy Palace naturally had the ability to clear away the snow, but Chasing Moon True Person, the founder of the palace, believed that such an environment was conducive to the cultivation of the Power of Taiyin, and thus there was no need to raise a barrier to keep the heavy snow at bay. I''ll take you to see Master first. Lu Yang''s expression was somewhat intriguing. Lan Ting''s Master was none other than Palace Master Luo Hongxia of the Laurel Fairy Palace, a figure from the same era as Daoist Buyu, a venerable elder held in high regard, but also someone who had been defeated by Lu Yang at the same realm. It wasn''t entirely accurate to say she had been defeated by Lu Yang; rather, it was more precise to say she was defeated by Lu Yang when he was possessed by Fairy Eternity, which left Luo Hongxia with a mouth full of leaves. Fearing that the disciples of the Fairy Palace would discover Lu Yang''s whereabouts, Lan Ting hurriedly pulled Lu Yang along to find her Master. Regrettably, no matter how fast they moved, they couldn''t run within the Fairy Palace. Along the way, they encountered several disciples of the Fairy Palace who all recognized the widely renowned Lu Yang. Before they could even inquire, Lan Ting had already pulled Lu Yang far away. Master, guess who I brought with me! Lan Ting arrived at the Palace Master''s abode, asking excitedly. Lu Yang? Luo Hongxia caught sight of Lu Yang and, remembering the past experience of being overpowered by him, wore an awkward expression. Junior Lu Yang pays his respects to Palace Master Luo, Lu Yang always behaved courteously in front of his elders, and only acted otherwise when possessed by Fairy Eternity. Master, I encountered an Elder from the Ruthless Sect while on a mission outside, and Elder Brother Lu Yang came to my rescue. I thought to invite him to our Fairy Palace as a guest, is that okay? As a disciple of the Palace Master, Lan Ting did have life-saving techniques. Even without Lu Yang stepping in, she wouldn''t have been in mortal danger, but this didn''t stop her from framing the story this way to others. Palace Master Luo''s eyes twitched slightly, as if to say, You''ve already brought him before me to ask if it''s okay, can I even say it isn''t? Seeing Lan Ting''s rare excitement, Palace Master Luo sighed inwardly, she had always warned to keep a distance from the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, lest their thinking be influenced. Clearly, her good disciple had not taken her words to heart. It''s hard to keep a grown daughter at home. She sighed inwardly, but with a calm exterior, she said, Since he has a life-saving grace towards you, having him as a guest in our Fairy Palace wouldn''t be breaking any rules. With the approval of her Master, Lan Ting joyfully led Lu Yang out of the abode. No sooner had they opened the great doors of the abode than they saw a multitude of Fairy Palace disciples huddled at the entrance, twittering like swallows, leaving Lu Yang dazzled. We finally get to see the legendary Elder Brother Lu Yang? Don''t push, don''t push. Elder Brother Lu Yang, how long will you be staying at the Fairy Palace? Elder Brother Lu Yang, can you tell us what the Dragon Clan Ancestor was like? The disciples of the Fairy Palace were very interested in Elder Brother Lu Yang, a man of many legends. The news of Lu Yang''s arrival at the Fairy Palace had quickly spread, and everyone was blocking the door, eager to see how the real Lu Yang compared to the depictions of him. Lu Yang, who had never seen so many beautiful female cultivators, was at a loss for a moment and showed a rare sign of embarrassment. Chapter 934 Chapter 934: Chapter 933: The Fire of the Earth''s Core Chapter 934: Chapter 933: The Fire of the Earth''s Core Lu Yang had been through countless trials and tribulations, surviving battles among immortals on more than one occasion, but he had never encountered being surrounded by a group of female cultivators before. Half the reason why Lu Yang was so popular was that his experiences were indeed legendary; it was rare for a cultivator to complete even one such feat in a lifetime, let alone so many. The other half of the reason was Daoist Buyu''s diligent promotion, using embellishments or even fabricating facts to craft Lu Yang into an image of perfection. Even though everyone knew not to take Daoist Buyu''s words at face value, the Legend of the Dao Seeking Sect Starring Lu Yang repeated in their ears had subconsciously merged the story''s Lu Yang with the real one. Don''t know what to do? Let this fairy handle it! Fairy Eternity took charge with an air of a domineering big sister. Lu Yang, of course, would not be fooled by Fairy Eternity''s facade and calmly asked, Fairy, have you encountered such a situation before? Of course I have, what haven''t I seen before? S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Back when I created the Mother-child River, many female cultivators came to worship me, praying for the river''s blessing, praying for me to grant them children; it''s not too different from the current situation. It''s a far cry, okay! Lu Yang was thankful that he hadn''t rashly handed over control of his body to the fairy, or who knows what chaos might have ensued. Not knowing what else to do, Lu Yang thought it wouldn''t hurt to take out the Recording Orb to capture this scene. It was regrettable that Old Meng couldn''t come to the Laurel Fairy Palace, but when they returned, letting him see the recording would make up for it somewhat. Lu Yang felt he was quite thorough in looking after his good brother. Although he couldn''t rely on himself or Fairy Eternity, Lan Ting was indeed reliable. All right, everyone, calm down. Elder Brother Lu Yang will be staying at the Fairy Palace for some time, and there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with him in the days to come, so there''s no need to crowd around and make things difficult for him! After Lan Ting persuaded them loudly for a while, the disciples of the Fairy Palace gradually left. Lu Yang was baffled; wasn''t he supposed to stay at the Fairy Palace for just a few days? How did it suddenly turn into an extended stay? Lan Ting hastily clasped his hands in apology, I''m sorry, I had to say it in the heat of the moment, or they wouldn''t have left. She raised her head to stealthily gauge Lu Yang''s expression and said somewhat embarrassedly, Would it be too much trouble to ask Elder Brother Lu Yang to stay a bit longer in the Fairy Palace? I''ve already said as much, and if you leave after just a couple of days, my credibility will be But don''t worry, Elder Brother, our Fairy Palace is not lacking in cultivation resources. Whatever you need for your cultivation, I we can provide. As the conversation had come to this point, Lu Yang could only agree to stay. After all, he was flexible about where he cultivated and wasn''t picky about the location. I''ll take you to where you''ll be staying first. Seeing her ploy succeed, Lan Ting quickly said. Soon, Lan Ting led Lu Yang to a connected complex of guesthouses; this was where Laurel Fairy Palace accommodated its guests. Each guesthouse courtyard had a Laurel Tree planted within it, and guests could see the treasure-like Laurel Trees just by stepping out the door or opening a window. With no guests present, Lan Ting arranged for Lu Yang to stay in the first guesthouse. The guesthouse had an ancient charm, with a thick layer of snow piled on the courtyard and roof tiles, adding a unique beauty. The room even had a Gathering Spirit Array, which would suffice even for an Integration Period Cultivator. The only downside was that the room was furnished with items like a bronze mirror and rouge that didn''t match Lu Yang''s gender This was a guesthouse intended for female cultivators. Laurel Fairy Palace had never considered the issue of accommodating male cultivators. I''ll clean up right away! Lan Ting said with embarrassment, she had only thought about inviting Lu Yang to the Fairy Palace but hadn''t considered that there were no suitable guest rooms for him. It''s okay, just leave them here, Lu Yang said, not wanting to trouble Lan Ting. The bronze mirrors and rouge could stay on the dressing table; he didn''t need them anyway, and they weren''t in the way, so there was no need to fuss about them. It wasn''t his first day staying in a place like a girl''s boudoir. In the beginning, Fairy Eternity had occupied his Spiritual Space and decorated it in a cute and tender style. Compared to Fairy Eternity''s boudoir, the guest rooms in the Fairy Palace were quite good. It was only now that Fairy Eternity wanted to establish the Great Bean Dynasty and develop the Spiritual Space into more of a palace style. Otherwise, his Spiritual Space would still be cute and tender. While talking, Lu Yang noticed that goose feather-sized snowflakes began to fall in his Spiritual Space, quickly covering the ground and even the throne with snow. Oh ho, it''s snowing! Fairy Eternity jumped off the throne and started rolling around in the snow, laughter filling the air. Without asking, it was clear that Fairy Eternity was up to her tricks again, wanting to change the environment. Little Yang, come play with me, Fairy Eternity called from the ground, her legs kicking up, looking up at Lu Yang with an inviting gaze. Lu Yang immediately declined without a second thought, No, I still have to tour the Fairy Palace. This is the Elixir Brewing Chamber, Lan Ting led Lu Yang to the neighboring room, and he felt the continuous waves of heat emanating from the Elixir Brewing Chamber, which were surprisingly stable. Below this place is an earth''s core fire. The Elixir Brewing Chamber draws the earth''s core fire up to serve as the fire-eye, complemented by various True Fires to increase the temperature of the flames, bestowing them with various properties for refining pills, she explained. Legend has it that this is not a natural fire, but an Immortal Fire passed down from the Ancient Times that has been burning until now! Lan Ting said with a longing expression, marveling at the strength of the Ancient Immortals to sustain a fire for three hundred thousand years. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was tossing a handful of snow upwards when she suddenly sensed something and exclaimed excitedly. Eh, isn''t this the fire I left on the moon when I was barbecuing? Back then, the Yingtian Immortal didn''t want to move the Laurel Tree back and forth, so he proposed just setting up a bonfire on the moon to eat, she recalled. We were so indulged in the feast that Yingtian Immortal and the others were knocked out from overeating. It was me who carried them all back, Fairy Eternity boasted. Could it be that I was only focused on moving people and forgot to extinguish the fire? Fairy Eternity, quick to correct her mistakes, made a move as if to extinguish the Immortal Fire but was promptly stopped by Lu Yang. Your Majesty, it''s truly heartwarming to see that you can admit and correct your mistakes, a rare sight for such a wise ruler throughout history. However, the people still need the Immortal Fire for daily life, so there''s no need to extinguish it, he advised. Oh, then okay, Fairy Eternity was truly an enlightened ruler. Unlike many in history, she didn''t become angry when her rash actions were stopped by her trusted subjects. To the right is the forbidden area, and I must ask Elder Brother Lu Yang never to approach it, lest there be risk to your life, Lan Ting pointed towards the right of the Elixir Brewing Chamber, to a luxuriously decorated palace with wooden pillars at its entrance over ten meters tall. What''s that place? The hot springs. There was surplus earth''s core fire, and the predecessors who built the Fairy Palace also constructed these hot springs, she said. Lan Ting then pointed to the left and added, To the left is the Refinement Chamber, whose principle is similar to that of the Elixir Brewing Chamber, also utilizing the earth''s core fire. Preserving the earth''s core fire for the Fairy Palace, allowing the Elixir Brewing Chamber, hot springs, and Refinement Chamber to continue to exist, was a great deed of merit. Lu Yang felt that if one could cultivate through the Power of Virtue, he would have already reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage by relying on the Power of Virtue alone. Chapter 935 Chapter 935: Chapter 934: The Thorough Zhui Yue Ancestor Chapter 935: Chapter 934: The Thorough Zhui Yue Ancestor Lu Yang was somewhat surprised; he hadn''t expected a place like Laurel Fairy Palace, which was full of female cultivators, to have a specialized Refinement Chamber. Generally speaking, few female cultivators were willing to engage in artifact refining. After all, while pursuing their cultivation level, female cultivators also sought elegance and beauty. For example, Lu Yang had never seen a female cultivator swinging a hammer like Man Gu or had seen one whose body was as battered and worn as Li Haoran''s. Elder Brother Lu Yang, do you find it strange that we female cultivators refine artifacts? Lan Ting noticed Lu Yang''s unusual gaze and roughly guessed what he was thinking. Not at all, not at all, Lu Yang replied with an embarrassed smile. It''s not surprising to think that way. Indeed, there are very few female cultivators who are Artifact Refiners in the outside world, but our Fairy Palace has its unique aspects. Unique aspects? We have the Laurel Trees. Seeing that Lu Yang was still confused, Lan Ting led him to a small grove, which was full of Laurel Trees that could fetch sky-high prices if sold outside. Before they even entered the Laurel Forest, Lu Yang heard a series of dull thuds, like the collision of two heavy objects. Then, he saw many disciples of the Immortal Palace taking turns to chop the Laurel Trees, all exhausted and gasping for breath, sweat flowing ceaselessly. It was hard to imagine that outside they all appeared as if they were fairies who did not subsist on grains. Lu Yang noticed that when the disciples struck the Laurel Trees, a notch would appear on the tree, which would then heal quickly, as if the notch had never existed. The disciples had to keep chopping at the trees, tirelessly and without pause. What is this? This is a tradition passed down by our founder, Chasing Moon True Person. It is said that in ancient times, Ying Tian Immortal often chopped at the Laurel Trees with an axe, though the reason is unclear. Chasing Moon True Person believed that every action of an Ancient Immortal had a profound meaning. This must be some method of cultivation, so he advocated chopping at Laurel Trees with an axe as a form of training. Indeed, the Laurel Trees are very resistant to being chopped; if they cannot be cut through with one axe strike, the notches heal. With an embarrassed smile, Lan Ting said, We''ve all been swinging axes to split Laurel Trees, so the act of swinging a Refining Hammer doesn''t seem vulgar to us anymore. As for the great strength needed for the Refining Hammer Technique, we developed it while chopping the Laurel Trees. Just as Lu Yang was about to nod, it suddenly occurred to him that since chopping Laurel Trees was a tradition of the Laurel Fairy Palace, didn''t that mean Lan Ting had chopped them as well? If Lan Ting also chopped trees, was it logical for her to fight every day using her light and fluttering ribbons? Senior Sister Lan Ting, Elder Brother Lu Yang! The disciples, who were working hard at chopping trees, brightened up when they saw Lan Ting and Lu Yang walking together. They all put down their axes and approached Lu Yang. But as they neared Lu Yang, they hesitated, not daring to come closer. They had been chopping Laurel Trees for a long time and were covered in sweat. Approaching Lu Yang in such a state would surely be a breach of decorum, wouldn''t it? By the time they remembered they could use a Body Cleaning Spell, Lan Ting had already pulled Lu Yang away; they walked deeper into the Laurel Forest, stopping only when they reached a towering Laurel Tree that soared into the clouds. Looking up, Lu Yang couldn''t see the end of the tree, feeling tiny as dust at the foot of the Laurel Tree. This is the Laurel Tree Ancestor, which existed before the founding of our Fairy Palace. All the Laurel Trees on Great Snow Mountain are its descendants. After research by our preceding ancestors, the Tree Ancestor is very likely to be a Laurel Tree from the Ancient Times, its age extremely venerable. Fairy, can you tell the age of this tree? In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was busy building snowmen. Two snowmen stood side by side, with carrots for noses and branches for arms. Names were written on the snowmen, with the one on the left named Doudou, and the one on the right named Lu Yang. Hearing Lu Yang calling her, she returned from her reverie to look at the outside world. What a tall laurel tree! Even Fairy Eternity had never seen such a colossal laurel tree before. I once saw a laurel tree on the moon with a lifespan of two hundred thousand years, and it was not as tall as this one. This tree definitely exceeds two hundred thousand years. As for its exact age, either we cut down the tree to count the rings, or let Time Immortal come and ask the laurel tree itself. Obviously, neither method was feasible. However, it is indeed likely to be a laurel tree from Ancient Times. How so? Well, when I needed Yingtian Immortal to chop firewood for cooking, I reminded him that we should take responsibility for our actions. If he felled a laurel tree, don''t forget to plant another one, she explained. Perhaps this one is among the many laurel trees originally planted by Yingtian Immortal. With the blessing of Yingtian Immortal, it''s probably why it was lucky enough to survive until now. The advanced environmental protection concept of Fairy Eternity deeply impressed Lu Yang. As far as Lu Yang knew, no tree had lived for two hundred thousand years. The laurel Tree Ancestor in front of him, even if not planted during Ancient Times, must be one of the oldest trees, truly deserving of the name Tree Ancestor. Exiting the Laurel Forest, they arrived at the other end of the woods where there was a very large courtyard. Lu Yang saw many disciples of the Fairy Palace diligently cultivating: their hands repeatedly piercing scalding hot iron sand, an elbow shattering a boulder of unknown material, carrying the weight of a small mountain while running Lu Yang felt this scene was all too familiar, as Old Meng practiced body refinement in the same way. What are they doing? Body Refinement, Lan Ting answered earnestly. Ah? Lu Yang thought the method of cultivation in Laurel Fairy Palace was indeed completely different from those of female cultivators outside, even the disciples of the Seduction Sect, which was a super-grade sect, wouldn''t be splitting firewood and practicing body refinement like this. There''s a historical reason for that too. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a thousand years after the establishment of the Fairy Palace. Great Xia was recuperating from its wars, the country was peaceful, and the people lived and worked in happiness and contentment. Chasing Moon True Person descended the mountain to travel. Then, at a bookstall, she stumbled upon several rather unconventional books. While the stories varied, there was one common point amongst all of them: in each book, a fairy left the mountains for cultivation, accidentally got afflicted with a love poison, and the male protagonist had no choice but to administer an antidote, making the fairy one of the main female characters and starting a complex tangle of love and hate with the male protagonist. Initially, the male protagonist was a nobody, but as the story progressed, he grew stronger step by step until he was worthy of the fairy. Chasing Moon True Person felt that even though it was fiction, the content wasn''t without merit and such scenarios were possible. When she returned, she added one more aspect to cultivation: body refinement. All disciples must practice body refinement. After body refinement, the constitution strengthens, greatly reducing the effects of being afflicted with the love poison and extending the time to find an antidote, sparing disciples from surrendering their bodies to just anyone. Indeed, the decision of Chasing Moon True Person proved correct. In the span of a hundred thousand years, quite a few predecessors who descended the mountain succumbed to the love poison. If they had not practiced body refinement, they would have ended up in bed with some unknown wild man. At the same time, Chasing Moon True Person also took into account how in the stories it''s common for the male and female protagonists to fall in love, but the female protagonist''s sect disagrees, creating obstacles, until the male protagonist gains success and then confronts the female protagonist''s sect. Consequently, she stipulated that if a disciple of our sect falls in love with a man, the sect shall not obstruct it. Lu Yang: Your founding ancestor sure thought of everything. Chapter 936 Chapter 936: Chapter 935: Having a Good Rest Chapter 936: Chapter 935: Having a Good Rest Lu Yang felt that this trip to the Laurel Fairy Palace had not been in vain; he had no idea that Disciple of the Immortal Palace were each skilled at swinging axes and practicing Body Refinement, the delicate figures hiding tremendous strength. He had only sparred with Lan Ting a few times, each time stopping at light contact, unaware that Lan Ting was a cultivator of immense strength, skilled in body techniques. He had not expected that the rules of the Fairy Palace were so open, indifferent to the matters of romance and love. It seemed that Chasing Moon True Person was a predecessor with a long-term vision and an open mind. Admirable. Speaking of which, I haven''t really learned much about Body Refinement Realm. Lu Yang recalled his cultivation experience, focusing mainly on swordsmanship and magic skills, with no involvement in Body Refinement. Our Immortal Lineage hardly needs Body Refinement Realm, said Fairy Eternity, Once you have the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, that will be much tougher than a Body Cultivator''s physique. And even if you became a Body Cultivator, wouldn''t the power of Self-Detonation be no different from that of an ordinary cultivator? Fairy Eternity clearly presented the pros and cons to Lu Yang. How about it? If you think your body isn''t sturdy enough, I can give you an Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit right now, Fairy Eternity was eager to test, ready to implant the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit into Lu Yang''s body the moment he nodded and said okay. No thanks. Lu Yang refused; his goal was to become an Immortal, to be an existence on par with Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity. Getting an Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit, what was that all about? That would make him a disgraceful Semi-Immortal like Li Haoran. Seeing Lu Yang''s refusal, Fairy Eternity felt a bit disappointed and muttered softly, What''s the big deal about giving you a Dao Fruit Outline? You''re acting like such an outsider. The Laurel Fairy Palace was vast, so large that Lan Ting and Lu Yang had spent the entire day and only visited a small portion. Then, Senior Brother, we''ll meet again tomorrow, said Lan Ting, sending Lu Yang back to the door of his guest room courtyard with a sweet smile. See you tomorrow. The night had fallen by then, with the sun above replaced by the moon, the Power of Taiyin far richer than before. The night was when Disciple of the Immortal Palace held their most important cultivation sessions, and Lan Ting said goodbye to Lu Yang for this reason as well. The Power of Taiyin Lu Yang looked at the moon; he didn''t need Sun Power or Power of Taiyin for his cultivation, and he wasn''t very sensitive to the changes of these two forces. Just as Lu Yang was considering whether or not to recite Shuidiao Getou, a petite Disciple of the Immortal Palace approached bashfully, as if a little embarrassed. Hello, Elder Brother Lu Yang, greeted the Disciple of the Immortal Palace politely. Who might you be? My name is Bai Ye, a disciple of the Fairy Palace. Bai Ye, somewhat shy, kept her head down and glanced up at Lu Yang, Elder Brother Lu Yang, could you tell me about your experiences, like your trips to the Demon Territory and East Sea? She had never been to such distant places; when she heard storytelling about Lu Yang, she thought he was so formidable, having been everywhere, and experienced so many things. Now that she had finally met him in person, she wanted to listen to his stories at all costs. Don''t you need to cultivate? Lu Yang had thought that all Disciple of the Immortal Palace were like Lan Ting, seizing the time to cultivate. Missing one day of cultivation isn''t a big deal. Bai Ye spoke cheekily, seeming to grow more relaxed around the amiable Lu Yang. Lu Yang pondered for a moment, deciding that since he had nothing else to do, telling stories wouldn''t hurt. He could just skip the parts he couldn''t share, such as resurrecting Jiang Lianyi in the Demon Territory. Sure. Lu Yang gestured for them to sit down and began to tell his tales slowly. Let''s see, where should I start? Oh yes, from the second time I went to the Task Hall for a mission; the objective was to eradicate a Tiger Demon Lu Yang had a wealth of experience, and even after omitting secret details, his stories could not be finished in a single night. Bai Ye listened with great enthusiasm, her eyes shining as she looked at Lu Yang with increasing admiration. It was hard to imagine that these were the experiences of a cultivator, perhaps even more than all of the disciples of Laurel Fairy Palace combined had ever encountered. Alright, let''s stop here for today. If we keep going, it will be daylight, Lu Yang said with a smile. He had been talking all night, and now dawn was approaching. He couldn''t just keep on going endlessly; otherwise, when would it ever end? Okay then, Bai Ye said, looking like she still wanted more. She wished to continue listening to the stories, but it was indeed too late to go on. Will you tell more stories tomorrow night, Elder Brother Lu Yang? she asked. If you come to listen, I''ll tell them, Lu Yang replied with a smile. He quite liked this little disciple from the Immortal Palace. Overjoyed by his response, Bai Ye waved goodbye to Lu Yang as she walked away, Then I''ll see you tomorrow night, Elder Brother Lu Yang! Taking advantage of the fact that the sky had not fully brightened yet, Lu Yang returned to his room and sat on the Gathering Spirit Array, opening his mouth wide to devour spiritual energy for cultivation. He had gained his cultivation level by seizing every minute and second to cultivate, a process that was incredibly arduous. Meanwhile, he also returned to his spiritual space to meet with Fairy Eternity, making the most of his time. Fairy, come play in the snow! Fairy Eternity pouted, clearly displeased that Lu Yang had only now come to play with her, and lobbed a snowman inscribed with Lu Yang at him. Humph, took you long enough to come. Before Lu Yang could clearly read the words on the snowman, he saw it flying towards him. He moved swiftly, his form so quick that an afterimage remained in his place. Yet, he didn''t dodge it. Lu Yang wiped the snow off his face and said with an embarrassed smile, Well, I''m not quite like you, Fairy. I haven''t seen much of the world and, on my first visit to the Immortal Palace, I naturally had to take a good look around. Hearing Lu Yang compliment her worldliness, the corners of Fairy Eternity''s mouth couldn''t help but rise: What''s so special about a mere Immortal Palace? Moreover, it''s a palace without even a single immortal. Stick with me faithfully, and I guarantee I''ll show you the creations of true immortals, far surpassing this place! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, indeed, I trust in Fairy''s abilities, Lu Yang said. What shall we play? he asked next. Truth be told, Lu Yang wasn''t just keeping Fairy Eternity company. It had been a long time since he had played in the snow, especially snow this thick, which he had only seen in his previous life, and back then, he hadn''t been in the mood to play. Let''s make snowmen. It''s no fun with just one snowman, Fairy Eternity suggested, pointing at the solitary figure. Who shall we make? There are only us two in the spiritual space, so of course, we have to make you! she said, starting to roll snowballs right away. Lu Yang joined in rolling snowballs. How was your rest last night, Elder Brother Lu Yang? Lan Ting asked him early in the morning. To himself, Lu Yang thought that he hadn''t really rested at all last night. After telling stories, he then made snowmen and had a great time, but it had nothing to do with getting rest. Now, the snowman called Lu Yang in his spiritual space was a masterpiece by him and Fairy Eternity I rested quite well, he lied. That''s good, Lan Ting said, relieved. She was worried that some senior sisters or junior sisters had sought out Lu Yang last night, trying to form a closer relationship with him behind her back. It seemed her worries were unfounded. Chapter 937 Chapter 937: Chapter 936 Do You Fairy Palace Need Twin River? Chapter 937: Chapter 936 Do You Fairy Palace Need Twin River? Lu Yang was quite popular in the Laurel Fairy Palace. As Lan Ting escorted Lu Yang around for a tour, the disciples of the Fairy Palace also took their turns observing Lu Yang. It was common for a crowd of disciples to surround him every time they arrived at a new location, bombarding him with questions and treating him as if he were some kind of rare species. Indeed, in the Laurel Fairy Palace, male cultivators were a rarity. Enough, enough, don''t forget it''s time for cultivation. Don''t be distracted, a steady voice rang out, silencing the chattering disciples of the Fairy Palace, who promptly returned to their places and resumed their earnest practice. A female cultivator with an indifferent expression walked over, wearing a black ring on her middle finger. Senior Sister Jinghong, Lan Ting greeted with a bow, and Lu Yang followed suit, bowing in a proper manner as well. Greetings, Senior Sister Jinghong, Lu Yang said. After returning the greeting, Senior Sister Jinghong spoke, I presume this must be the rumored Junior Brother Lu Yang. Junior Sister Lan Ting, if you are showing Junior Brother Lu Yang around the palace, please keep it low-key. The junior sisters'' cultivation hearts are not firm enough, and seeing the talented Junior Brother Lu Yang, they could become overly excited, resulting in wasted efforts in today''s practice. Understood, Lan Ting replied. There were also disciples like Senior Sister Jinghong, who had no interest in Lu Yang. Once they were out of Senior Sister Jinghong''s sight, Lu Yang quietly asked, Senior Sister Jinghong doesn''t seem very welcoming of me, does she? With a giggling smile, Lan Ting said, Senior Brother, you mustn''t think Senior Sister Jinghong is heartless; she''s like this with everyone. She is a disciple of the Third Elder, skilled in the Artifact Refining Technique, and entered the sect before I did. With a mid-stage of Transforming Spirit cultivation level, her cultivation talent may not be the best, but she is thorough in her work, composed in her demeanor, and deeply favored by the elders. Lu Yang nodded, relieved that he hadn''t done anything wrong to make the senior sister dislike him. Meanwhile, Senior Sister Jinghong made sure no one was around before she secretly rubbed her ring, and sent a sliver of her consciousness into the space within the ring. Master, is this okay? she asked. The aged yet majestic voice echoed in the ring''s space, This will suffice. I feel that this Lu Yang is quite extraordinary, bearing great secrets. You should keep your distance from him and remember not to become overly entangled, to avoid creating causality. I worry that if you become too involved with him, he might detect my existence, prompting my premature entrance to the world, triggering a cataclysm for ages to come. Understood, she replied. This is the Scripture Pavilion. Would Senior Brother like to take a look inside? Lan Ting asked, leading Lu Yang to a wooden building almost buried by heavy snow, seemingly at risk of collapsing under the weight at any moment. Of course, the Scripture Pavilion that had stood for a hundred thousand years would not be toppled by mere snow. Let''s take a look inside. As long as it didn''t involve him creating a cultivation technique, Lu Yang enjoyed visiting places like the Scripture Pavilion. The structure of the Fairy Palace''s Scripture Pavilion was much the same as that of the Seek Dao Sect''s, with the difference lying in the collected books. Most of the techniques stored in the Fairy Palace''s Scripture Pavilion were for female cultivators; there weren''t many for male cultivators, and those few were mostly related to the collection of the Power of Taiyin. What''s this? ''Immortal Maiden Tribulation''? Lu Yang randomly pulled an ancient text off a shelf and flipped through a few pages, his expression becoming odd. The content of this book didn''t seem very appropriate, yet here it was, openly placed in the Scripture Pavilion? In the Seek Dao Sect, the ''Dragon Phoenix Transformation'' was still hidden away with utmost secrecy. Furthermore, it seemed like this book had been perused quite frequently, judging by its appearance. Fairy Eternity, using her Immortal Sense, took a quick scan and her face immediately turned red with embarrassment, stammering without being able to articulate her words, and could only spit out two in frustration. Obscene! With her cheeks slightly pink, Lan Ting coughed twice to ease the awkwardness: This is an ancient text that Ancestor Zhui Yue brought back a hundred thousand years ago. The stories within are quite insightful, and it is placed in the Scripture Pavilion in the hope that future generations will heed the warnings from the tales, to prevent such occurrences from happening to themselves. Apart from Immortal Maiden Tribulation, Lu Yang noticed many other odd and curious names that seemed to be very similar to Immortal Maiden Tribulation. He guessed they were all brought back by the Yingtian Ancestral Master. There were also numerous places where books should have been that were empty, likely borrowed by the disciples of the Fairy Palace. Anyway, the various actions of the Yingtian Ancestral Master indeed made the disciples of the Fairy Palace more vigilant and kept themselves pure. Lu Yang hadn''t heard of any disciple from the Fairy Palace who went down the mountain and got involved with a rogue man. There are so many ancient texts here, Lu Yang said with a smile. He was most familiar with ancient texts, even more than with swordsmanship. Previously, the Fairy Palace didn''t have so many ancient texts. They were bought from the Taixue Academy recently due to a demand, she explained. A demand? Mm, Senior Brother, you should know that in ancient times, the Yingtian Immortal created the Mother-child River, right? Lu Yang showed a peculiar expression, wondering whether to say he knew or to say he didn''t. Some disciples of the Fairy Palace aren''t fond of love and romance, but do wish to have a child. Previously there was no way, but now that they have learned of the existence of the Mother-child River, they started trying all means to find the Mother-child River, including searching for clues in ancient texts, she said. Any results? Lu Yang asked on behalf of Fairy Eternity. Lan Ting shook her head regretfully, Nothing at all. Since you''re well-versed in ancient knowledge, do you know where the Mother-child River might be? she asked. I don''t know. Suddenly, Lu Yang remembered that although he didn''t know where the Mother-child River was, he did know the location of the Twin River, right above Sky Gate Mountain. Eh, so they need the Twin River? Then we might as well move it over to them, Fairy Eternity offered generously. Since no one was drinking it on Sky Gate Mountain, it would be better to give it to a place like the Fairy Palace that needed it. Lu Yang thought it over seriously. It seemed indeed possible to give the Twin River to the Fairy Palace without revealing anything. Actually, although I don''t know where the Mother-child River is, I do know the location of the Twin River. Twin River? Lan Ting had not heard about the Twin River. Lu Yang pondered, finding it hard to explain the origin of the Twin River: The Twin River, like the Mother-child River, was created by Yingtian Immortal. The difference is that women who consume the water from the Mother-child River can only have one child, while drinking water from the Twin River can result in twins. The extremely rare Twin Lotus is a product of the Twin River. Lan Ting didn''t expect that there was such an Immortal Object as the Twin River, and found the abilities of the immortals to be truly mysterious and unpredictable. But why did Ying Tian Immortal create the Twin River? Where is this Twin River then? Recently found in an Ancient Secret Realm, it''s now in our Seek Dao Sect. If the Fairy Palace needs it, I can apply to the sect for some of the river water, Lu Yang proposed. Lan Ting''s face lit up with joy at the news, not expecting such a serendipitous discovery. If the Fairy Palace had the water of the Twin River, who knew how many Senior Sisters and Elders could have children. Then I must thank Senior Brother in advance. May I report this matter to my master? she asked. The matter of the Twin River was significant, and Lan Ting couldn''t handle such a big issue alone. Of course, you can. When Luo Hongxia learned that there existed such a wondrous Immortal Object as the Twin River, she too was overjoyed. The Fairy Palace needed such a thing the most. Consequently, the way she looked at Lu Yang changed, finding him more and more agreeable. Lu Yang, if the disciples of our Fairy Palace can conceive, then you will be a great benefactor! she exclaimed. Lu Yang: Somehow, this statement sounded rather strange. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 938 Chapter 938: Chapter 937 Mysterious Bai Ye Chapter 938: Chapter 937 Mysterious Bai Ye Our Fairy Palace can''t just reap benefits for nothing, Lu Yang, tell us what your Seek Dao Sect needs! Luo Hongxia inquired, now regarding Lu Yang as an outstandingly good child in the world. If the Twin River is truly effective, it could make up for so many regrets of the people in the Fairy Palace. Even if Lu Yang were to ask for Lan Ting, she would readily agree. Um, why don''t you ask Eldest Senior Sister about this kind of thing? Lu Yang had no idea what the Seek Dao Sect needed; that was something only Eldest Senior Sister would know. Right, right, right, I was being thoughtless. Luo Hongxia realized, although Lu Yang was famous throughout the land, he had not yet become a decision-maker for the Seek Dao Sect, and this matter should be communicated with Yun Zhi instead. Upon considering this, Luo Hongxia calmed down. The issue was significant and could not be rushed. To exchange such an Immortal Object with the Seek Dao Sect, they needed to carefully consider what equivalent valuables their Fairy Palace had. As the Sect Leader, Luo Hongxia had to consider far more than the average person. Without confirmation of the Twin River''s effectiveness, they should not broadcast it and end up with vain joy. After sending Lu Yang off, Luo Hongxia paced in circles inside her Abode with her hands behind her back, her emotions hadn''t fluctuated this wildly in a long time. The last time her emotions surged this much was when she learned of Lan Ting''s feelings for Lu Yang. To confirm whether the Twin River is effective, we need to find someone to test it. It''s best to find someone with a higher Cultivation Level, in case they get into trouble and can''t be saved. Suddenly, Luo Hongxia thought of a person, left her own Abode, and quietly went to the Refinement Chamber to find the Third Elder Zhu Hong. The Third Elder was a beauty with bronze skin, a member of a Barbarian tribe branch, who disliked complex formalities, often forging artifacts while only covering the vital parts with a few pieces of cloth. The Third Elder, lifting her hammer into the air, asked in bewilderment, Senior Sister, you came in such a hurry. Do you want me to forge a magic artifact urgently? Old Three, haven''t you always wanted a child? I can make you pregnant. Would you like to come with me to the Seek Dao Sect and give it a try? The Third Elder''s mouth hung open, frozen in place, while her hammer, unnoticed, fell to the ground, creating a large pit. Senior Sister, are you sure you''re aware of what you''re saying? At Sky Gate Mountain, representatives from Laurel Fairy Palace arrived. So, Palace Master Luo''s intention is to try the water from the Twin River? Yun Zhi asked. Initially, when she learned that Luo Hongxia was coming to visit, she found it strange. Junior Brother had only been to the Fairy Palace for two days. Could it be that he had already caused trouble and Luo Hongxia was now demanding that she bring Junior Brother back? This speed of causing trouble would indeed break records. Once Luo Hongxia explained the reason behind her visit, Yun Zhi finally understood the whole story. It was about the Twin River. Is that possible? Naturally, it is. Since Junior Brother could disclose information about the Twin River to Luo Hongxia, it meant that Fairy had agreed to the matter. The Twin River belonged to Fairy Eternity, and of course, Fairy could dispose of it as she wished. Luo Hongxia and Elder Zhu Hong exchanged glances, both very pleased. It''s possible, but how to consume the water from the Twin River and its prohibitions are still unknown. Please give us some time. Once we have figured it out, we will invite Elder Zhu Hong to try it. Yun Zhi indeed did not know how to consume the water from the Twin River, how much to take, and what the prohibitions were C only Fairy Eternity knew about these matters. They had to wait for Lu Yang to return with Fairy Eternity to get a clear understanding. However, such details couldn''t be openly discussed; it could easily expose the existence of Fairy Eternity. Or it might lead people to misunderstand that Junior Brother harbored Yingtian Immortal inside him. I see, Luo Hongxia and Elder Zhu Hong said upon hearing this, unavoidably showing a hint of disappointment. Yun Zhi hurriedly added, Although the method of consumption is not yet clear, please rest assured, the Twin River will indeed result in pregnancy, this much I can guarantee. Despite the lack of any evidence, Yun Zhi''s assurance seemed to have a kind of magical power that made people unconsciously convinced, and the two of them were clearly invigorated again. It was just a matter of waiting a few more days, wasn''t it? Their time to reach the Body Integration Realm was not that far off. Watching their retreating figures, Yun Zhi always felt that Luo Hongxia and Zhu Hong were like a couple who had been infertile for years, and she herself was like the miraculously healing old doctor. If Elder Zhu Hong really did get pregnant, it seemed quite fitting for her to give Yun Zhi a Miraculous Healing Brocade Banner. Yun Zhi shook her head, tossing out the weird thoughts, feeling that her own thinking had become strange after frequently resolving issues with Fairy Eternity. After the two left, Yun Mengmeng sneakily emerged from where Yun Zhi had been and threw herself onto Yun Zhi. There''s something as fun as Twin River? Yun Mengmeng''s eyes shone with curiosity about Twin River. And it inevitably made her think of the Mother-child River back home. Yun Zhi gave Yun Mengmeng a glance and pried her arm from around her neck, warning, You''re forbidden from looking into Twin River. Yun Mengmeng stuck out her tongue as a form of rebellion against Yun Zhi. Lan Ting increasingly felt that Lu Yang was so impressive; he had solved the problem that had troubled their Fairy Palace for a hundred thousand years as soon as he arrived. If she were with Lu Yang, she believed that not only would her master not hinder them, but would also wholeheartedly bless them. When night fell and Lan Ting said goodbye to Lu Yang to cultivate, Bai Ye from the previous night came looking for Lu Yang again, this time carrying a small stool. Elder Brother Lu Yang, I''m here to listen to the story. Lu Yang couldn''t help but smile, You''ve skipped cultivating and sneaked out again. Where did we leave off yesterday? S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You talked about how the three of you infiltrated the Eternity Sect headquarters and then reported its location. Seek Dao Sect and the Dynasty joined forces to eradicate the Eternity Sect. Sitting on the small stool, Bai Ye''s eyes lit up with excitement as she talked about the story. The two sat under the courtyard''s Laurel Tree, one telling the story and the other listening, and thus another evening passed. After making a promise to return the next day, Bai Ye handed Lu Yang a paper bag with a giggly smile. Upon Bai Ye''s hint, Lu Yang opened the paper bag and found it filled with flower petals. What''s this? These are petals from the Laurel Tree, really tasty. Elder Brother Lu Yang, you can snack on them when you''re free. Laurel Tree petals? It was Lu Yang''s first time hearing about it. He picked one and put it in his mouth; the fragrant sweetness of the flower bloomed on his taste buds, a slight trace of Spiritual Energy mingled within the sweetness, turning directly into his spiritual essence without the need for refinement. No wonder you dare to sneak out and neglect your cultivation. Eating Laurel Flower petals meant cultivating at the same time. Quite convenient. Seeing that Lu Yang enjoyed the petals, Bai Ye grinned and said, I don''t have many Laurel Flower petals, but if you like them, Elder Brother, I''ll save some for you later. That''s a deal, then. Having never eaten them before, Lu Yang didn''t expect the Laurel Flower petals to be so delicious; he found himself getting more addicted the more he ate. Considering Bai Ye''s tone, it probably wasn''t anything too precious. If it were too valuable, he''d feel uncomfortable accepting it. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity constructed a throne from snow and sat on it, staring at Bai Ye''s figure, murmuring quietly to herself. Is this little girl a tree? She doesn''t really seem like it to me. Little Yang is so simple, he can''t see anything. Chapter 939 Chapter 939: Chapter 938 Sinners'' Hall Chapter 939: Chapter 938 Sinners'' Hall ` S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity observed Bai Ye for two nights, and could affirm that this little girl was related to the Laurel Tree Ancestor, presumably something akin to the consciousness of the Laurel Tree Ancestor. It''s suspected to be a laurel tree planted by the Yingtian Immortal; four hundred thousand years is enough time for spiritual wisdom to emerge. For instance, before the Time Immortal became an immortal, they would often split off a clone to act separately; it''s a similar principle. However, Bai Ye is definitely not as simple as just being the Laurel Tree Ancestor, although Fairy Eternity has yet to analyze the situation. Little Yang is not clever enough, still needing this immortal to worry about him, Fairy Eternity shook her head happily, thinking that Lu Yang truly couldn''t manage without her sage advice. But on second thought, this little girl doesn''t have any ill intentions towards Little Yang, so there''s no need for me to worry about her. So, do I still need to concern myself with what Bai Ye is? Fairy Eternity leaned on her throne of ice and snow, pondering for a while before quickly falling asleep due to the excessive mental effort. Lu Yang felt that he had almost toured the entire Laurel Fairy Palace, yet it seemed like he had missed a place, leaving him with a sense of incompleteness, an emptiness in his heart. Right, Junior Sister Lan, is there a place similar to Captive Peak here? Lu Yang recalled that he had not yet visited the Captive Peak of the Laurel Fairy Palace. Ah? Senior Brother, do you want to visit the Sinners'' Hall? The Laurel Fairy Palace had enforcement authority, so naturally, there was a place akin to Captive Peak, called the Sinners'' Hall. Lan Ting hadn''t expected Elder Brother Lu Yang to be so interested in the Sinners'' Hall, and she, thinking such a place wasn''t suitable for Lu Yang, had deliberately avoided taking him there. To broaden my horizons, said Lu Yang with a chuckle. He wanted to see what the disciplinary locations of other Immortal Sects looked like. The Sinners'' Hall wasn''t a restricted area, and disciples of the Fairy Palace could enter and exit as they pleased. Lan Ting led Lu Yang to a relatively small palace, too modest to be a place of confinement. As they entered the palace, the candles on either side sensed their presence and flared to life with a whoosh, illuminating the corridor ahead. The prisoners are all below, Lan Ting said, indicating the passage that led underground. The passage was eerily quiet, with only the echo of their footsteps, which also caused the candles on the sides of the underground corridor to light up. Seeing Lu Yang''s interest in the candles, Lan Ting explained with a smile, It used to be that the candles in the Sinners'' Hall were always lit, which I felt was a bit wasteful. So I designed an Array Method that extinguishes the candles normally, but they light up whenever they sense sound. It''s very convenient. Because it helped the sect save on candles, I even got a thousand Contribution Points for it. Indeed, it''s a clever design, Lu Yang nodded, not expecting that it was Lan Ting who had come up with the Array Method. He should have guessed that Lan Ting had a talent for this. After all, Lan Ting was the first to propose the concept of the Automatic Skewer Formation. Did you patent it? No, it feels quite troublesome. Unlike the Dao Seeking Sect, which has a matured patent application process, the semi-hermitage Laurel Fairy Palace was not interested in patents. Lu Yang advised, It''s best to apply for one. Judging by time, there should be solar-powered lights emerging to replace candles. Voice-controlled solar-powered lights probably haven''t appeared yet. If you patent this Array Method, you could make a considerable amount of Spirit Stones. Are you talking about the solar-powered lights that the solar energy technology developers are going to release? Lan Ting had heard a bit about this emerging company on an assignment she had been on recently and they were often advertising through Dream Mirage. Production line sorted out already? Looks like they''re moving fast, Lu Yang muttered to himself, then said, Yes, those solar-powered lights. ` The rising industries present many business opportunities, which we can seize to make a profit. Although we cultivators should not be blinded by Spirit Stones, cultivation cannot proceed without them. With a patent in hand and a steady supply of Spirit Stones, future cultivation will be much easier. Alright. Even though Lan Ting was indifferent about patents, since it was Elder Brother Lu Yang who suggested it, it surely must be done. Junior Sister Tao, you don''t have such good treatment, do you? While they talked, the two reached the end of the passageway, where they encountered a gatekeeper clad in a black robe. The gatekeeper was bowing his head, apparently writing something. This is Elder Morran. Junior Lu Yang pays his respects to Elder Morran. Lu Yang said, bowing. Elder Morran, noticing someone approaching, quickly covered what he was writing, Oh, it''s Daoist Buyu''s little disciple. What offense did you commit to find yourself here? Ah? Seeing Lu Yang''s confusion, Elder Morran also became bewildered, Aren''t you mimicking your master, having committed offenses in the outside world and being captured by our Fairy Palace? Lan Ting hurriedly explained that Lu Yang was there to visit the Fairy Palace and was not like Daoist Buyu. Then I misunderstood; I thought that this was a tradition passed down from your Sect. With his duties, Elder Morran seldom left the Sinners'' Hall and knew very little about the latest developments. Has my master visited the Sinners'' Hall before? Lu Yang asked cautiously, not expecting his master to have visited more places than he imagined, even such a secluded place as the Laurel Fairy Palace. Elder Morran snorted coldly, Which Immortal Sect''s Sinners'' Hall hasn''t he visited? If you want to take a look inside, let Martial Nephew Lan guide you. She''s been here before and is very familiar with the place. I won''t go in. Elder Morran disliked conversation and activity; the quiet environment of the Sinners'' Hall suited her best. Elder Morran''s eyes grew colder as she watched their retreating figures. They shouldn''t have seen what I was writing. If they had, they couldn''t be allowed to leave! Elder Morran lowered his head and continued to write: The Morning Light Deity wrapped an arm around Chu Xian''er''s slender waist, facing the besieging horde of gods and buddhas, immovable and resolute like a statue With the token given by Elder Morran, the two passed through the Great Formation and entered the true Sinners'' Hall. Our Sinners'' Hall serves the same purpose as your Captive Peak, to detain criminals caught outside. The criminals we detain range from at least the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Body Integration Realm. When it came to having Body Integration Realm criminals in the Sinners'' Hall, Lan Ting was quite proud. Disciples of the Immortal Palace only reached the Body Integration Realm at most. The difficulty of capturing criminals at this level during missions was immense. Like the newly captured Ruthless Sect Elder, if it hadn''t been for Lu Yang, Man Gu, and her, it would have been hard to capture him alive. Lu Yang thought for a moment. It seemed that the criminals detained at Captive Peak were at least of the Body Integration Realm, with the highest being the Immortal, Guan Shanhai. Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect also caught criminals during missions, but those who weren''t at the Body Integration Realm were sent directly to the local government office. There was no need to take them back to Captive Peak. The number of cells in Captive Peak was limited and needed to be conserved. Lu Yang noticed that each prisoner''s door listed their name, offenses, and remaining sentence. The shortest sentence belonged to a thief who would be released in a few days. The Fairy Palace did not differentiate between male and female prisoners; otherwise, Daoist Buyu would not have been able to enter. Captive Peak also had similar signs, stating the names and offenses of the prisoners. The only difference was that there were no sentences listed. The prisoners in Captive Peak were either murderers or rebels; there were no remaining sentences to speak of. They might as well live out their lives honestly in Captive Peak. Chapter 940 Chapter 940: Chapter 939: An Unexpected Acquaintance Chapter 940: Chapter 939: An Unexpected Acquaintance Lu Yang looked at each prisoner''s crimes in the Sinners'' Hall, and quickly something sparked his interest, Possession attempt failed? This was quite a rare charge. Usually, it was possession accomplished, after all, high-level cultivators possessing low-level ones, the latter had no strength to resist, how could there possibly be a failure? Lu Yang noticed that the detained prisoner who attempted possession wasn''t of low realm either, at the late stage of Spirit Transformation. Lan Ting explained, This man had bad luck, he tried to possess a cultivator named Kong Hao. Lu Yang had a strange look on his face, he, of course, recognized Kong Hao. He had fought with Kong Hao during the 120,000th anniversary celebration of the Seek Dao Sect, using the identity of Young Master Lu. He also reported Kong Hao for borrowing the strength of a fierce beast in his body during the contest Originally, Kong Hao''s Cultivation Level wasn''t as high as his, and nothing unexpected was supposed to happen, but unexpectedly, Kong Hao''s Spiritual Space was inhabited by two Taozhu at the Pass Tribulation stage. Two? Lu Yang wondered. He remembered that Kong Hao only had one Taozhu, could it be that the Taozhu got pregnant? But that''s not right, the other one cannot just be born at the Pass Tribulation stage. Yes, with two Taozhu at the Pass Tribulation stage inside Kong Hao''s body, the possession naturally failed. Lu Yang found that there was another person who also had a failed possession attempt. What''s the situation with this one? This person went to possess a Daoist named Long Huo. There was a difference in their realms, which should have allowed for a successful possession, but according to his confession, just as the possession was about to succeed, Long Huo shouted things like ''I can''t lose,'' words with unclear meanings, and had a breakthrough on the spot, causing his Spiritual Power to surge and leading to the prisoner''s possession attempt to fail. A Senior Sister happened to be passing by and brought back the prisoner. According to the prisoner, he had prepared many Heaven and Earth Treasures to nourish the body after his successful possession, which also counted as stolen goods, confirming his crime. Strangely enough, when that Senior Sister went to the place the prisoner mentioned to find the stolen goods, she came up empty-handed, not knowing who took them away. Lu Yang also had an impression of Long Huo, who was Old Meng''s opponent during the 120,000th anniversary celebration of the Seek Dao Sect and was sent into a loop-de-loop by Old Meng. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, I did not expect us to meet here, called an inmate from a cell. Xue Shilou, what are you doing here? Lu Yang was surprised, not expecting to see an acquaintance in the Sinners'' Hall. It was indeed Xue Shilou from the Extreme Northern Lands, who was rumored to have some Snow Emperor Bloodline, whom Lu Yang had beaten and let a second personality take over, merged the first and second personalities, and came back several times. Seeing the crime posted at the doorCcross-border theft. No need to ask, he must have come to Great Xia without going through the entry and exit procedures. That made sense. The Laurel Fairy Palace was situated at the northernmost border of Great Xia, and just north of that were the Extreme Northern Lands. It was easy for someone to sneak across the border. Before encountering Xue Shilou, Lu Yang saw several prisoners charged with cross-border theft. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In addition to that, there were those who had stolen Laurel Trees, and they were also locked up here. Xue Shilou spoke angrily, regretting his past actions, I didn''t expect there to be such a big difference in vigilance at each checkpoint of Great Xia, I was careless! The northern border of Great Xia was very long, and the Laurel Fairy Palace couldn''t possibly cover it all. It seems that when Xue Shilou entered Great Xia, he came through an area not under the Fairy Palace''s jurisdiction. When he left, he just happened to enter the jurisdiction of the Fairy Palace by chance. And the cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands usually operated solo and rarely communicated with each other, resulting in slow intelligence transfer, naturally leaving no one to inform Xue Shilou that one must go through proper procedures when entering and leaving Great Xia. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, there''s also me, called another detained person nearby. Lu Yang turned his head to look and was stunned for two seconds before he finally failed to remember who this person was. Who are you? I''m Xuanyuan Tianhen! Lu Yang gave it some serious thought, and with such a distinctive name, he would definitely remember it if he had heard it before, which meant he genuinely didn''t recognize him. To avoid awkwardness, Lu Yang even specifically asked Fairy Eternity, Fairy, do you know this person? Fairy Eternity pondered seriously for a moment, That name sounds like it was given by Ying Tian Immortal. Lu Yang confirmed it, he indeed did not recognize this person. I am the Senior Brother from Xue Shilou. We both participated in the Ask Sword Grand Ceremony together! Xuanyuan Tianhen hastily added. This time, Lu Yang had a bit of an impression. During the sword fight with Xue Shilou, there seemed to be someone claiming to be his Senior Brother, who kept shouting from below, yelling things like Junior Brother Xue has fainted, this is bad and The combat power will surge. Lu Yang suddenly realized and thought it was good that the two brothers were both caught crossing the border. It was nice to have company. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, as a disciple of the Immortal Sect, could you speak with the Fairy Palace on our behalf and release us, two brothers? We promise we won''t offend again! Xuanyuan Tianhen pleaded. Seeing Lu Yang''s hesitant expression, Xuanyuan Tianhen quickly added, Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, if we two can leave the Fairy Palace, we will definitely offer a generous gift! Upon hearing this, Lu Yang finally made up his mind and turned to Lan Ting, saying, You heard them; they are trying to bribe for connections. Whatever additional punishment your Fairy Palace has in mind, go ahead and apply it. Originally, he was considering whether Xuanyuan Tianhen''s action counted as bribery. Now it was certainCit was indeed bribery. Senior Brother, rest assured, our Fairy Palace has always acted fairly. In the midst of their conversation, Xue Shilou suddenly grew feverish and rolled around on the ground non-stop, giving Lu Yang quite a scare. He wanted to step forward and help, but Lan Ting stopped him. This is his Snow Emperor Bloodline gradually awakening. Do not disturb him. Watching Xue Shilou in pain, rolling on the ground, Lan Ting sighed and explained the situation: Xue Shilou was imprisoned here for less than half a day before he suddenly became unconscious, intermittently vomiting blood, with his body severely weakened as if he could die at any moment. Elder Morran even thought he was trying to extort our Fairy Palace. Playing it safe, Elder Morran invited Elder Zhou Yulu, who is skilled in medical arts, to examine him. After the check-up, it was discovered that he possessed the Snow Emperor Bloodline, but his frail body couldn''t withstand the bloodline awakening. If left unattended, he would certainly die. Our Fairy Palace''s Sinners'' Hall is a proper officially sanctioned prison, not some privately run dungeon. If someone died here, it would not sound good if word got out, and it could easily lead to misunderstandings. There was no choice but to suppress his gradually awakening Snow Emperor Bloodline while nourishing his body to allow for a gradual awakening. Just thinking of the Fairy Palace spending Heaven and Earth Treasures to help Xue Shilou awaken his bloodline made Lan Ting feel sad for her own Sect''s expenses. His current state is a normal reaction to the bloodline awakening. There''s no need to intervene; he''ll be fine after yelling a bit. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched, this Sinners'' Hall seemed much more regular than their Captive Peak. All they did in Captive Peak was use torture on prisoners or refine bodies and souls. Help with healing and treatment? Unheard of. But then again, Captive Peak wouldn''t encounter a situation like Xue Shilou''s; the prisoners were all in the Body Integration Realm. Coming across an opportunity to awaken a bloodline in the Body Integration RealmCwasn''t that a bit too late? Chapter 941 Chapter 941: Chapter 940: New Product in the Elixir Brewing Chamber Chapter 941: Chapter 940: New Product in the Elixir Brewing Chamber Just as Lu Yang was contemplating the adventures that one might encounter in the Body Integration Realm, a chilly voice came through. Heh heh, since when has the Immortal Palace fallen to the point where men can enter at will? AhC, Xue Shilou writhed in pain on the ground, his screams echoing throughout the Sinners'' Hall. In the past, under my leadership, the Immortal Palace was so glorious AhC, Xue Shilou banged his head on the ground in pain, trying to distract himself. And now, under that lass Luo Hongxia''s leadership, it has become like this AhC, Xue Shilou scratched at his body; he was burning up, his entire body flushed red. Stop screaming! The chilly voice became furious, the good atmosphere completely ruined by Xue Shilou''s screams. If they were not in the Sinners'' Hall, with one angry outburst, Xue Shilou certainly wouldn''t dare to scream again. Unfortunately, there was an array method sealing the realm in the Sinners'' Hall; even if she possessed heaven-shocking magical power, she could not stop Xue Shilou''s miserable screams. Following the source of the voice, Lu Yang found the owner of the chilly voice, a woman with fair skin and an indifferent expression. Who is this? Our Immortal Palace''s previous Palace Master, Qu Ling. By seniority, I should address her as my grand-teacher, explained Lan Ting. Lu Yang was greatly surprised; he hadn''t expected that the Immortal Palace would have the former Palace Master locked up in the Sinners'' Hall. Are you that Lu Yang who''s been making waves in the outside world recently? Although imprisoned in the Sinners'' Hall and unable to contact the outside world, with new people joining the Sinners'' Hall continuously, she could keep up to date with outside information. The Immortal Palace has really fallen, relying on the powerful, allowing men to enter the Immortal Palace, breaking the ancestral rules. Qu Ling sneered continuously, showing disdain for Lu Yang and the Seek Dao Sect behind him. Had I not been harmed by Luo Hongxia, how could I have ended in such a state, how could I have let the Immortal Palace fall to this! How did you get caught up in this? Lu Yang was even more curious, stepping back two paces to look at the plaque at the entrance of the cell. Qu Ling, embezzlement, life imprisonment. In order to break through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, our grand-teacher privately misused the sect''s resources and was arrested by the master and others after the failure of her breakthrough came to light, Lan Ting explained. It was later discovered that she got involved in gray areas outside, misusing sect assets for gambling and so forth, committing many crimes. The person making the plaque was too lazy to write so much, so they just put the most important one. It''s just that your teacher wanted to rise to power, taking the opportunity to eliminate dissidents. Victors become kings, losers are bandits; it has always been this way since ancient times. Lu Yang showed a puzzled expression: If this is how you feel, Senior, why did you stop me? He had thought that Qu Ling had some grievance to voice to him. The Five Great Immortal Sects not only had the right to enforce the law but also the authority to supervise each other. Qu Ling''s lips curled, revealing a mysterious smile. Lu Yang suddenly understood: I get it, you think it looks cool, right? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qu Ling continued to smile, unsure of what she should do next. Didn''t Zhui Yue Ancestor''s brought back books often contain this kind of plot? A mysterious person imprisoned in the jail stops the protagonist, then either scoffs or ridicules them, saying a few words that no one else understands, leaving the protagonist with unanswered questions as they leave, while the mysterious person smiles inscrutably in a dark corner of the cage. The books never explained why the mysterious person needed to stop the protagonist. Seeing Qu Ling like this, Lu Yang knew he had guessed correctly, satisfied, he left the Sinners'' Hall with Lan Ting. Before leaving, he wanted to see what Elder Morran had written, but unfortunately, Elder Morran reacted too quickly and he saw nothing. Leaving the Sinners'' Hall, they suddenly heard an explosion not far away. A deafening boom was followed by flames reaching for the sky, as thick demonic energy permeated the air. Is that the Elixir Brewing Chamber? Let''s go and take a look! The two of them didn''t have time to think further and immediately dashed toward the Elixir Brewing Chamber! Upon arrival, they spotted a gigantic white Demon Rabbit burrowing out of the Elixir Brewing Chamber, poking a large hole through the roof. The Demon Rabbit''s eyes were blood-red as if it had gone mad. It kept grabbing roof tiles and stuffing them into its mouth, the crunching sounds were grating to the ears. You vile beast, cease your crazed behavior! Lan Ting unleashed her azure ribbon, which extended and elongated indefinitely, like a serpent that ensnared the Demon Rabbit. Although the Demon Rabbit seemed fierce, it was just at the Golden Core Stage and was no threat at all. After being tied up, the Demon Rabbit lay on the ground, wiggling its body, stretching its head toward the roof tiles on the ground with incessant crunching sounds. Thank you, Senior Sister Lan, for your help! A disciple from the Fairy Palace ran out from the Elixir Brewing Chamber. Lu Yang remembered his name was Qin Nan. What happened here? Lan Ting landed and used her ribbon to block the Demon Rabbit''s mouth, preventing it from chewing on the tiles anymore, as the sound was unbearable. I remember this Demon Rabbit was used for testing elixirs, right? How did it suddenly become so big? To test the efficacy of elixirs, the Laurel Fairy Palace raised many Demon Beasts. Unlike the Demon Race, these creatures lacked spiritual wisdom, making them ideal for clinical trials of elixirs. Hearing the commotion, disciples from the Fairy Palace hurried over, concerned about Qin Nan''s wellbeing. Scratching the back of his head awkwardly, Qin Nan explained to everyone, I was just testing the properties of the pill, but it failed. I suppose the proportions of the elixir were incorrect. It activated the Demon Rabbit''s bloodline, causing it to grow in size and become uncontrollable. What did you feed it? A Beautification Pill derivative, Beautification Mooncakes with osmanthus filling. Qin Nan produced a piece of mooncake from his bosom. The front was stamped with Laurel Fairy Palace and the back with the characters for Beautification. Your Fairy Palace actually makes mooncakes? Lu Yang asked in surprise. He had never imagined a type of mooncake that combined the properties of traditional mooncakes, Beautification Pills, and floral cakes. Lan Ting murmured softly, Well, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming up, and our Fairy Palace has a tradition of making mooncakes each year. The Elixir Brewing Chamber always seeks innovation, attempting to combine elixirs with mooncakes. However, based on the current situation, the research doesn''t seem to be going smoothly. The Mid-Autumn Festival was a tradition dating back to ancient times, a time when the moon had its phases. The full moon on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month was celebrated as Mid-Autumn Festival. Ever since Immortal Jiuchong created this amalgam of the sun and moon, there were no longer any phases, just a perpetual full moon, yet the custom continued. The Seek Dao Sect didn''t celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival much, probably because the moon had special significance in the Laurel Fairy Palace, which caused the Palace to place great importance on the festival. How should we deal with this rabbit? Lu Yang inquired, looking at the six-meter-long creature that kept writhing restlessly on the ground. Dissect it to see what caused the loss of control, a disciple from the Fairy Palace shouted from the sidelines. Look, the rabbit''s eyes are red; it must have gone mad. It''s hopeless. But aren''t rabbit eyes naturally red? a perplexed young disciple from the Fairy Palace questioned. Shut up, do you still want to eat the rabbit or not? The young disciple from the Fairy Palace was torn between telling the truth to save the rabbit and missing out on a delicious meal, or lying to doom the rabbit and ensure a tasty treat. Was this what the adult world was like, filled with lies and choices? She pondered deeply, caught between ideals and reality, and eventually decided on how to handle the rabbit. Then let''s roast and eat it. Chapter 942 Chapter 942: Chapter 941 Tree Ancestor''s Care Chapter 942: Chapter 941 Tree Ancestor''s Care The Laurel Fairy Palace is prudent in its actions and would never eat the demon rabbit on the pretext of dissection. They would, of course, wait to determine whether the meat of the demon rabbit is toxic before consuming it. Seeing how each disciple of the Immortal Palace volunteers eagerly for the task of dissecting the demon rabbit, washing pots, chopping vegetables, boiling water they all seemed quite skilled, as if this wasn''t their first time doing such a thing. Do you need a chef? Fairy Eternity felt it was time to show off her skills herself, volunteered eagerly to sign up, and brought back the culinary arts of the Immortals. Allowing Fairy Eternity to cook was out of the question, barbecuing on the moon In Ancient Times, all four Immortals were poisoned unconscious; the Fairy had to carry them back home, which resulted in the Immortal Fire remaining on the moon. The disciples of the Fairy Palace have mortal bodies; they surely wouldn''t be able to withstand such a toxic Immortal poison. Saying no directly was not an option. Lu Yang was meticulous in thought, his mind working very fast; he quickly thought of how to respond. As the saying goes, it''s better to divert than to block. Declining Fairy Eternity''s suggestion might trigger her defiant nature; the best method was to find a chef that would satisfy the Fairy. And this chef could be none other than himself. How could Your Majesty, a person of noble lineage, engage in such matters? Let this consort This subject will do it. Lu Yang recently had been reading novels in the Scripture Pavilion of the Fairy Palace, especially palace-fighting novels; he almost misspoke without thinking. That works too. Fairy Eternity thought Lu Yang''s suggestion was sensible. As an emperor, doing everything herself would lower her dignity; it was good to let Little Yang undertake the task. Can I go and barbecue later? Lu Yang secretly sent a voice transmission to Lan Ting. Lan Ting had experienced Lu Yang''s cooking skills in Yanjiang County; they were exceptional, unmatched in flavor. Now that Lu Yang had advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage, his control over the heat and meat quality must have reached the Subtlety realm, and the flavor would surely be even better than before. Moreover, it had been a long time since she had tasted Lu Yang''s barbecue. I''ll talk to the Senior Sister in charge of the cooking. Then let him try; I''d like to see what he''s capable of! The Senior Sister in charge of cooking responded displeased upon hearing this. Lan Ting, delighted, conveyed the good news of securing a chance to cook to Lu Yang. The Senior Sister in charge of cooking agreed to let you try; she said she actually wants to witness your skills, Senior Brother. Did Senior Sister really say that? Lu Yang looked skeptically at Lan Ting; although he didn''t have the habit of eavesdropping, from the look on Lan Ting''s face when she went to communicate, it seemed that the Senior Sister in charge of cooking was not too pleased. It''s more or less what she meant. That''s good then. Lu Yang was relieved, thinking he might have upset the Senior Sister in charge of cooking with his actions. The efficiency of the Fairy Palace was extremely high; they had already figured out why the demon rabbit had suddenly grown so big while washing the pots. It''s because the Beautification Pill reacted with the osmanthus. Qin Nan summarized. The Beautification Pill itself has the effect of causing growth; surprisingly, the freshly picked osmanthus flowers also have this effect. When combined, they caused the demon rabbit to swell in size. It also caused the demon rabbit to go mad, a certain Junior Sister added, which was a critical point. Ah right, it also caused the demon rabbit to go mad. But the good news is that the demon rabbit has digested all the medicinal properties; it''s safe to eat, no toxins, and the meat is healthy. It was good news that the demon rabbit could be eaten; not only could he show off his culinary skills, but Lu Yang also had a question: Why does the Beautification Pill have the effect of causing growth? Weren''t female cultivators using the Beautification Pill to make themselves look better? Asking such a question showed that Lu Yang was a novice; all disciples of the Immortal Palace knew the answer. Qin Nan explained, This is the way it is: female cultivators often consume two types of elixirs, the Eternal Youth Elixir and the Beautification Pill. The Eternal Youth Elixir fixes your appearance, and the Beautification Pill changes your appearance. To change one''s appearance, there are two directions: to increase or decrease in size. Some female cultivators have good talent and progress quickly in cultivation, reaching the Eternal Youth Realm while still a girl, which ceases any change in appearance. This leads to a problem: the body has not fully developed, and that''s where the Beautification Pill comes into play. Lu Yang suddenly realized that this was an area he had never touched on, and indeed there were many intricacies. Consuming elixirs is all trickery! Fairy Eternity looked down with disdain upon such reprehensible practices. As the chief among the top ten beauties of ancient times, she was qualified to speak in such a manner. Unfortunately, her statement as the foremost of the ancient beauties failed to capture Lu Yang''s attention; Lu Yang was earnestly learning about the knowledge related to the Beautification Pill. Although it might not be necessary, learning a bit more was always beneficial. Lu Yang looked at the demon rabbit that had been bled and cut and began to prepare the marinating base. To save time, Lu Yang chose to use a quick marinating method, which would allow the flavors to penetrate rapidly. By the way, have you ever tried using laurel as firewood for barbecuing? Lu Yang asked while grinding the base ingredients, admiring Fairy Eternity''s approach to barbecuing. Using laurel as firewood? Lan Ting paused, it was something she had never considered. Wait a moment, I''ll ask the Tree Ancestor, if it agrees then it''s fine. The Laurel Tree Ancestor has consciousness? Lu Yang was amazed, he had thought the Laurel Tree Ancestor was simply a tall tree. It is conscious, but I have never heard it speak. Our master told us that the Tree Ancestor is the most crucial trump card of our Fairy Palace. Seeing Lu Yang''s interest, Lan Ting took him deep into the Laurel Forest again to meet the towering Tree Ancestor. Lan Ting paid respects to the Laurel Tree Ancestor with three deep bows, performed an entire set of complex rituals, and then asked respectfully, I wish to cut down a laurel tree to use as fuel, may the Tree Ancestor grant permission. Rustle rustle rustle. The massive branches swayed without wind, producing a rustling sound. Lan Ting raised her head excitedly, The Tree Ancestor agrees! Lu Yang never expected the Tree Ancestor to be so amenable; he too bowed three times to the Tree Ancestor. With the Tree Ancestor''s assent, they began searching for a suitable laurel tree. The laurel needed to fall with one strikeCtoo thick, and it would be embarrassing if they couldn''t cut it; too thin, and it wouldn''t serve as proper firewood. This one seems about right. Lu Yang patted a laurel tree beside him that was about a palm''s thickness. Isn''t it too thick? Lan Ting questioned, doubting she could cut through such a thick laurel tree. Let''s try and see. Lu Yang took out the Green Peak Sword and tapped the laurel tree. He had never chopped down a laurel tree before; it was a whole new experience for him. Inside the Green Peak Sword, the power of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin coalesced. Lu Yang''s gaze sharpened as he unified his hand and waist, pushed off with his right foot, twisted his body, transferring his full strength into the Green Peak Sword, and shouted mightily! Chop! Crack! Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sword struck into the tree, burying itself halfway through. It did not sever the tree. Lu Yang scratched his head, having hoped to show off in front of Lan Ting, but he had failed. Just as he was about to say something to ease the embarrassment, Lan Ting pointed in surprise at the partially severed laurel tree. The laurel tree hasn''t healed! This was unprecedented! Seeing this, Lu Yang swung his sword again! CrackCboomC The laurel tree fell to the ground. Strange, did I chop too quickly for the laurel tree to heal in time? Lu Yang carried the laurel tree, puzzled. Fairy Eternity rolled her eyes. It wasn''t a matter of the laurel tree not healing in time; clearly, the Laurel Tree Ancestor had intentionally controlled this particular laurel tree to not heal. Really taking good care of Little Yang. Chapter 943 Chapter 943: 942 Chapter Although rabbits are good, don''t eat too much Chapter 943: 942 Chapter Although rabbits are good, don''t eat too much Barbecuing is a meticulous task, and by the time everyone was ready and Lu Yang and Lan Ting had returned with the laurel tree, it was already evening. Lu Yang shouldering the laurel tree through the crowd was like a triumphant returning general, greatly admired, with exclamations of amazement rising and falling. Why carry back a laurel tree? I heard it''s to be used as firewood for the barbecue. Ah? Can laurel trees be used like that? They must be, since they were able to cut it down, it means the Tree Ancestor agreed to it. Lu Yang split the laurel tree from the middle, then chopped it into smaller segments, dried them with fire to remove moisture. He then tossed these laurel wood segments into a large pit that had been dug in advance, set up a rack over the pit, and placed the marinated demon rabbit on it. With a flick of his fingertips, Lu Yang sent the Three Flavored True Fire into the pit. The segments of laurel wood caught fire upon contact, and according to Fairy Eternity''s experience, such aged laurel wood could burn all night, enough to roast the demon rabbit thoroughly. As the segments of laurel wood burned, they released an intoxicating fragrance reminiscent of the laurel tree in bloom, transporting the Disciples of the Immortal Palace back to that season, utterly enchanting them. As one of the founders of the Come Back for Barbecue establishment, Lu Yang''s barbecue skills needed no further mention, being considered unparalleled in the modern age, with only Man Gu who mastered the Corpse-Driving Spell able to challenge him, competing in culinary skills that were second only to Fairy Eternity! Lu Yang covered every inch of the demon rabbit''s flesh with his Spiritual Sense, precisely controlling the heat of the Three Flavored True Fire, occasionally throwing a couple more laurel wood segments into the fire pit, creating a continuous crackling sound. He ceaselessly brushed oil and turned the meat, ensuring that the skin, flesh, tendons, and bones reached a balance in taste and texture, with a hint of garlic and the freshness of spice permeating the meat. Even the Automatic Barbecue Array had its limitations, and a demon rabbit of such immense size far exceeded the capability of the array, highlighting the value of experienced hands like Lu Yang''s in such a situation. Basking in the warmth emanating from the fire pit, mingled with the scents of osmanthus and roasting meat, the Disciples of the Immortal Palace enjoyed each other''s company, their conversations full of laughter and joy. Lan Ting sat next to Lu Yang, and without a word between them, she eventually dozed off until Lu Yang woke her. Junior Sister Lan, would you like to try some? Lan Ting opened her eyes to find the demon rabbit roasted to a golden color. She tore off a piece of skin and flesh, and the juices beneath found an outlet, dripping down into the fire pit, sizzling as they fell. Perfumed with the laurel wood''s smoke, the meat had lost all trace of gaminess. The outer layer was crisp and made a satisfying crunch with each bite, offering a delightful texture. The lean meat was chewy, releasing a richer flavor the more one chewed. The aroma of osmanthus tantalized the taste buds, and when paired with the dipping sauce of sesame oil, soybeans, and sesame seeds prepared by Lu Yang, Lan Ting was fully awakened by the deliciousness. Lan Ting licked her fingertips, clearly wanting more. Seeing the expression on Lan Ting''s face, Lu Yang didn''t need her to say anything to know that the demon rabbit was perfectly roasted. Everyone, it''s ready to eat! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To the left is non-spicy, to the right is spicy, and the jar by the fire pit has the dipping sauce! The disciples of the Immortal Palace had been waiting for this moment. Surrounded by peers, there was no need to maintain the facade of an immortal; they swarmed forward to savor the long-coveted demon rabbit. In the Cultivation World, where strength is revered, this principle was vividly displayed: those with higher cultivation levels rushed to the front, while those with lower levels had to wait their turn. It''s so delicious! I''ve never tasted barbecue this good before. I''ve been to the headquarters of the ''Come Back for Barbecue'' store, but even their barbecue is not as delicious as Elder Brother Lu Yang''s! Even the pickiest cook among the senior sisters had to admit that Lu Yang''s barbecue skills were indeed superior to her own, far surpassing hers. She was thoroughly defeated. In civilian barbecue, cooking such a massive ingredient would normally result in a burnt exterior and an undercooked interior, but under Lu Yang''s control, streamers of Three Flavored True Fire penetrated the demon rabbit''s body, searing every inch of flesh just right. Even Fairy Eternity couldn''t stop praising Lu Yang''s roasted demon rabbit. Little Yang really has some skill, letting the Three Flavored True Fire penetrate the demon rabbit, like bone-burrowing maggots, making even the bones crispy and fragrant, he has learned three parts of this immortal''s capability already. Although it was a compliment, Lu Yang always felt something was amiss. Nobody noticed that the petite Bai Ye weaved through the crowd, tore off a piece of rabbit meat, and quietly left to sit on a branch of the Laurel Tree Ancestor, eating until her mouth was greasy. Eh, it smells so good when roasted with our Laurel Wood? That night, none of the disciples from the Fairy Palace practiced their cultivation, eating to their heart''s content. Anyone who saw this scene wouldn''t associate these merry and feasting disciples with those ethereal fairies aloof from the secular world. Lu Yang was also delighted. As a chef, his favorite thing was when diners praised his food. Even without explicit compliments, seeing the junior sisters enthusiastically sucking on the bones, he knew his barbecue was a success. YawnCso sleepyC Lu Yang let out a big yawn. He felt like being lazy today and decided not to practice cultivation but to sleep directly instead. The disciples of the Fairy Palace were also yawning prodigiously, disregarding their image and falling asleep wherever they lay. With their level of cultivation, they wouldn''t freeze even if it snowed; they could sleep anywhere. Had someone looked down from the sky, they would have noticed a huge pit in the center of the Fairy Palace, with burned-out laurel wood in the middle and countless disciples of the Fairy Palace lying around it. As the moon transformed into the sun, Lu Yang felt the warm morning light on his face and struggled to move his eyelids, not especially eager to open his eyes. He hadn''t slept this comfortably in a long time. Who covered me with a blanket? Lu Yang felt a blanket over his body and wondered which kind person did it. Was it Junior Sister Lan? Lu Yang opened his eyes groggily and struggled to crawl out of the blanket, looking at the senior sisters and brothers around him, his mind still a bit foggy. I have a feeling that something''s off? Lu Yang murmured to himself. Suddenly, he dramatically realized the source of his discomfort. Why am I naked! Lu Yang raised his hand and his pupils dilated: No I''ve shrunk! What he thought was a blanket was actually his own clothes. They just looked like a blanket because they were too loose after he had shrunk. Lu Yang snapped to attention and looked at Lan Ting sleeping beside him. In place of Lan Ting was a little girl around eight or nine years old. Lan Ting had shrunk too! Lu Yang looked around and saw that it wasn''t just Lan Ting, everyone present had shrunk! Elsewhere, Luo Hongxia and Elder Zhu Hong were returning from Seek Dao Sect, with Luo Hongxia kindly consoling Elder Zhu Hong. Junior Sister, don''t be disappointed. Didn''t Yun Zhi say she''ll let you take it once she figures out Twin River? You''ve been wanting a child for more than a day or two, so what''s a little more waiting? Elder Zhu Hong nodded noncommittally, not saying much. Seeing this, Luo Hongxia knew she had been talking in vain all this way. The two landed and saw Lu Yang standing bare-bottomed in the cold wind, as well as a ground full of little girls. They were stunned speechless. Chapter 944 Chapter 944: Chapter 943: Truly Became Little Yang Chapter 944: Chapter 943: Truly Became Little Yang Luo Hongxia and Elder Zhu Hong stood rooted to the spot, at a loss for what to do. Elder Zhu Hong admitted she liked children, but she had never imagined that the Fairy Palace would be filled with so many of them. Could someone have used a magic skill to reverse time, causing the Fairy Palace to return to the past? That''s not right; if we had gone back to the past, it wouldn''t be like this. The disciples of the Fairy Palace varied greatly in age, yet now all appeared as children an occurrence time reversal could not explain. What on earth had happened? They had only left for three days, so how come the Fairy Palace felt so unfamiliar? Are you Lu Yang? Luo Hongxia asked hesitantly, being able to recognize Lu Yang''s original appearance even in this child''s form. Not right now, Lu Yang firmly denied, then quickly picked up the clothes from the ground and wrapped himself up. The real me is Lu Yang. The person who was naked in the icy, snowy outdoors just a moment ago had nothing to do with him. What in the world is going on? I don''t know either. We just ate some roasted rabbit, then took a nap, and turned out like this, Lu Yang was innocent, just as confused as anyone else. How did he end up as a child when everything was fine before? Fairy, stop sleeping, wake up! Lu Yang shook Fairy Eternity, who was lying on the bed of snow with her fingers interlaced across her chest. Fairy Eternity looked extremely beautiful when asleep, so glorious that it made Lu Yang forget all about her various past actions and admit she was among the top ten beauties of the Ancient Times. But now was not the time to admire how pretty Fairy Eternity was! Fairy Eternity was even more deeply asleep than Lu Yang, equally unwilling to wake up. When she woke up from her slumber, she instantly perked up at the sight of Lu Yang''s youthful appearance. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, how have you become so small? Fairy Eternity sat up abruptly, gesturing to compare Lu Yang''s height with her own, noting that the current Lu Yang only reached her waist. You''ve truly become Little Yang. That''s why I''ve come to ask for the Fairy''s diagnosis, Lu Yang sought help from Fairy Eternity. Oh dear, you''re quite cute being so tiny, Fairy Eternity chuckled, squatting down to pat Lu Yang''s head, showing no intention of dealing with the situation. Outside, the disciples of the Immortal Palace were gradually awakening, and their high-pitched, childlike screams mingled with sobs, making Lu Yang feel as if he had wandered into a nursery, where he was the ''big kid'' C not crying or fussing. Luo Hongxia and Zhu Hong went from soothing one child to the next, their bodies not tired, but their hearts were exhausted. Elder Zhu Hong felt that she didn''t really need the water from the Twin River anymore. Elder Brother Lu Yang, what is going on with us Lan Ting timidly wrapped her clothes around her body, even covering her head, leaving only half her face exposed. Lu Yang held his forehead, Junior Sister Lan, don''t look at me with that kind of gaze; it makes it seem like something happened between us last night. Together we barely make up a legal adult; what could have happened? Fortunately, the disciples of the Immortal Palace were not truly children. Often going on missions and handling major events, they calmed down after their initial shock upon waking. Though they had indeed never seen a situation like this before. The other Elders, hearing that something had occurred, all rushed over. Only the disciples had partaken in eating the rabbit last night; the Elders, upholding their status, did not join the grand gathering. Junior Sister Yulu, can you see what''s the matter? Luo Hongxia called over Elder Zhou Yulu, who was most skilled in medical expertise. The bloodline issue of the Xue Shilou was something Elder Zhou Yulu had remedied. Elder Zhou Yulu jumped as she saw the ground covered with children, but her composure as a doctor allowed her to settle down and resist the urge to record the scene with a Recording Orb, checking the pulse of each child. Poisoned? That doesn''t seem right, could it be a tonic? Could the problem have been with what we ate yesterday? Luo Hongxia noticed only a skeleton remained on the rack, which had once held a demon rabbit. It shouldn''t be, I checked the demon rabbit before we ate it, and there was no problem. Despite saying this, Zhou Yulu still scraped off a small piece of meat from the skeleton and immersed her Immortal Sense into it, continuously analyzing. The meat indeed has no issue. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn''t his fault, it was fine. Suddenly, Elder Zhou noticed the charred remains in the large pit, which appeared somewhat strange. Did someone split the laurel tree to use as firewood? She drew a piece of the char toward her and immersed her Immortal Sense into it to analyze the cause, eventually discovering the problem. The laurel tree has been tampered with. This tree had been altered with several substances that had the effect of shrinking. After burning, the laurel tree''s fragrance covered other odors, and those who smelled it would be affected without realizing. In fact, the rabbit meat that had been smoked with the laurel tree also retained some of these substances, but only on the surface layer of the meat; the flesh closer to the bone hadn''t been smoked through. Lu Yang''s relieved breath was taken back. So, it was still related to me after all. Then, is there a problem with little Lan and the others? Luo Hongxia was most concerned about this. There''s no major issue. It''s just that their bodies have shrunk. If left alone for a few days, they will return to normal, she answered. I guess by the time my antidote is developed, they will all have returned to normal. As long as it''s nothing serious. Palace Master, the current problem is not with Junior Sister Lan and the others, but with the laurel tree, stated Elder Zhou, pointing to the skeleton of the demon rabbit. This demon rabbit grew large because it ate mooncakes filled with osmanthus paste, and then we discovered that Zhang Guihua''s laurel tree had issues, containing substances that make people grow larger. Now, we have discovered another laurel tree that has the effect of shrinking people. Who exactly has tampered with the laurel trees, and how many trees have been affected? Luo Hongxia looked grave. This was indeed a serious issue. The Immortal Palace was protected by an Array Method; outsiders couldn''t enter. This was the doing of someone from within the Immortal Palace! Fairy, do you know who did this? Fairy Eternity shook her head. I do not know. She was not someone who lacked self-restraint, using her Immortal Sense to observe everything that happened in the Immortal Palace all day long. The laurel tree matter was important, but it wasn''t the most pressing issue. The most pressing issue at the moment was the children. Lu Yang, perhaps you should return to the guest room first? suggested Luo Hongxia. Lu Yang was the only male cultivator on the scene, and the Disciples of the Immortal Palace who had turned into children couldn''t fit into their clothes. With Lu Yang present, they were too embarrassed to move, worried he might see something he shouldn''t. Alright, Lu Yang agreed, understanding the principle that men and women should be treated differently. However, it was clear some did not understand this principle, such as Fairy Eternity. Inside the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity swung mini Lu Yang''s arm around in circles, making a melodious sound as they rotated, filling the Spiritual Space with her laughter and jovial sounds. Lu Yang was expressionless, looking at Fairy Eternity with dead fish eyes, like a toy being played with at her whim. Fairy, men and women should maintain a degree of separation, touching each other is inappropriate, Lu Yang kindly reminded her, attempting to improve his treatment. Fairy Eternity squatted down and poked Lu Yang''s forehead, finding the current Lu Yang particularly fun. Smiling, she said, Why should a little thing like you care about the difference between men and women? Chapter 945 Chapter 945: Chapter 944 Kept secret, but not completely Chapter 945: Chapter 944 Kept secret, but not completely After Lu Yang transformed into a child, not only did his body size shrink, but his cultivation level was also sealed, rendering him indistinguishable from an ordinary child. There''s no suitable clothing, ah. Lu Yang furrowed his brows in distress and circled the room draped in oversized garments that trailed on the floor. He didn''t dare set foot in the courtyard in his current state. The clothes he wore before hung on him like blankets, and he hadn''t brought any children''s clothing with him, so he was, rather embarrassingly, left without anything to wear. Whether he had his cultivation level was insignificant, according to Elder Zhou Yulu''s words. It would recover, but right now, finding some clothes he could wear was of the utmost importance. Where can I find some clothes, oh As Lu Yang paced the room, he accidentally tripped over the hem of his garment that was dragging on the floor and rolled up in the cloth. Lu Yang''s head emerged with difficulty from the tangle of clothes, his eyes devoid of spirit. Alright, cultivation level is quite important, too. Disciples of the Immortal Palace all shared a similar quandary: who would bother to keep children''s clothes on hand? As for making clothes Unfortunately, in the vast expanse of the Immortal Palace, not a single soul knew how to sew. Though there was no shortage of people who could wield an axe to chop trees. In principle, with the Elders of Seek Dao Sect, Vast Sea Daoist Lord, and Eldest Senior Sister, gathering the strength of many should surely lead to a way to revert back to his original form. But that assumed he dared to return to Seek Dao Sect. This would be a shameful past, one Old Meng could laugh about at his own expense for a lifetime. Fortunately, every disciple of the Immortal Palace was reduced in size, and such embarrassing incidents could be mutually kept secret without fear of leaks. The upper echelons of the Immortal Palace would also consider factors like face and would not leak the secret. Lu Yang fixed his gaze on Fairy Eternity, his soft eyes gradually turning fierce. If that''s the case, then there was only one person who might leak the secret. In order to deal with Fairy Eternity, he couldn''t refrain from employing some unsavory tactics! Fairy, you absolutely must not let this matter slip, alright? sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the reduction of his body size, Lu Yang''s voice also became soft and childish, pleading in a milk-and-honey manner. Fairy Eternity giggled as she tugged on Lu Yang''s chubby little cheeks, which were surprisingly comfortable to the touch, then lifted him onto her lap and tousled his hair. Come on, say a few more sweet words for me to hear. Lu Yang leaned back, looking up at Fairy Eternity''s pretty face, and felt a wave of terror. He was forced to flatter Fairy Eternity shamefully with sweet-talk to win her favor. Fairy, you are both beautiful and kind-hearted. Surely you would not disclose my circumstance, exposing me to ridicule. Fairy Eternity, trying hard to keep a straight face, said, Why would anyone laugh at you? Everyone feels great sympathy for you, Little Yang. You have such a dark view, you need to believe that everyone is good-hearted. Fairy, as a subject of the Great Bean Dynasty, if outsiders were to see me like this, wouldn''t it tarnish the reputation of our Great Bean Dynasty? Then I''ll just tell Little Ling Lianyi and the others; they are all from our Great Bean Dynasty and won''t harm the dynasty''s reputation. Fairy~~ please~~ Lu Yang affectionately nuzzled Fairy Eternity''s arm, deeply humiliated. Fairy Eternity, seeing Lu Yang being so obedient, couldn''t help but beam with joy. Alright then, I will keep this secret for you. Lu Yang hurriedly expressed his gratitude, fearing Fairy Eternity might change her mind: Thank you, your Grace, for your great kindness. Your servant Lu Yang will never forget this grace! ` Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Although Fairy Eternity was unreliable in her actions, she would not break her promise. If she said she would not reveal any secrets, she definitely would not reveal any secrets. He was safe now. After being toyed with by Fairy Eternity for half a day, Lu Yang finally managed to handle her. Lu Yang felt a bit tired, probably because he had been spinning around earlier. Without his cultivation level, indeed many things were inconvenient to do. Propping himself on the edge of the stool, Lu Yang kicked his little leg up and sat on it, struggling to reach for the Spirit Fruit placed on the table. These fruits, prepared by the Fairy Palace for guests, were invaluable in the outside world and extremely precious. If it were the Lu Yang from before, eating a Spirit Fruit would merely be for the sake of novelty, as his cultivation level was hardly helped by them anymore. But now, eating them could effectively restore his strength. He habitually wiped the fruit peel with his hand, took a crisp bite, and eating such spiritual objects again after shrinking did feel different; the energy he had expended walking around the room quickly recovered. Being small isn''t too bad, Lu Yang said with a smile, hugging the fruit. It was a rare experience and quite novel. In the past, he would have finished a Spirit Fruit in a few bites, but now he couldn''t finish one even if he gnawed on it. A mysterious figure sped towards them, appearing above the Fairy Palace. The Sect Protection Array of the Fairy Palace seemed innately permeable before the mysterious figure, as she passed directly through it without the array raising any alarm. With a clear target, the mysterious figure headed straight for the first guest room where Lu Yang was staying, unnoticed by anyone. Using some unknown Divine Immortal Technique, the door seemed like an illusion in front of her; she didn''t need to open the door and went straight into the room. Lu Yang finally sensed the unsolicited visitor and jerked his head up, his eyes filled with vigilance. Who''s there! Junior Brother, Elder Fairy, this Twin River Lu Yang and the mysterious figure locked eyes, neither brother nor sister said a word, and time seemed to stop in that moment. Yun Zhi blinked, staring at the childlike little face marked with wariness, holding a Spirit Fruit with a couple of bites taken out of it, and her eyelid twitched twice. She had seen Elder Zhu Hong longing for the waters of Twin River, wanting a child, and thought it improper to keep waiting for Junior Brother to return, uncertain how long he would stay at the Fairy Palace. Instead of waiting for Junior Brother, why not sneak into the Fairy Palace and ask about the Twin River? She made it into the Fairy Palace alright, but what was the situation in front of her? Junior Brother, what''s going on Yun Zhi said with a strange look on her face. Does this place really nurture people this way? Junior Brother was so much bigger before he left, and now he''s turned into a tiny tot. I''m not Lu Yang! Lu Yang hurried to deny, although denying in front of Eldest Senior Sister was futile. However, a symbolic concealment was still necessary; it was a matter of attitude. Nor am I Lu Yin! Lu Yang added inexplicably. At a critical moment, Fairy Eternity remembered her promise to keep Lu Yang''s shrinking a secret. She had been contemplating how to tease Little Yang and hadn''t noticed Miss Yun sneaking up close. She had been careless. No, this would mean she had not kept her promise, and spreading such news would tarnish her image! She must keep Little Yang''s secret! In a panic, Fairy Eternity flew out of the Spiritual Space to make up for the oversight, her mind working at full speed to give a flustered explanation. Miss Yun, you must be mistaken, Little Yang has not shrunk. This is not Little Yang. The reason he looks a lot like Little Yang is because, well, this is the child of Little Yang and me! Yun Zhi: Chapter 946 Chapter 946: Chapter 945 Clothing Chapter 946: Chapter 945 Clothing Yun Zhi considered herself to be someone who remained unfazed in the face of issues, capable of analyzing problems calmly. For instance, the horrifying Thunder Tribulation she encountered during her Pass Tribulation, the first time she exchanged blows with an Immortal, and when she discovered that Lu Yang possessed exceptional magical talent Although some issues remained unresolved, at the very least, she maintained her composure. After she listened to Fairy Eternity''s words, her mind indeed struggled to cope. Plop. Lu Yang was so scared that he dropped the Spirit Fruit in his hand, and it rolled off to who knows where. I, I am Lu Yang. Lu Yang hurried to reveal his true form; if he let Fairy Eternity continue, she might utter some earth-shattering statements. At that time, if Eldest Senior Sister couldn''t bear to lay a hand on the Fairy, then he would be the one out of luck! In the guest room, Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity knelt side by side, earnestly listening to Yun Zhi''s scolding. With a ruler in hand, Yun Zhi paced back and forth in front of the two, who shivered from fear, not daring to make a move, not even daring to raise their heads, in case they received a strike from Yun Zhi''s ruler. Senior Fairy, there are some things that one must not talk about carelessly; they could easily cause great chaos, do you understand? I can understand that you want to protect Junior Brother''s feelings, but you can''t go too far. If outsiders were to hear this, they might think something happened between you and Junior Brother, tarnishing both of your reputations. I was wrong, I will never lie again, Fairy Eternity said with her head bowed, showing a sincere attitude. If it weren''t for her limited cultural level, she might have even felt the impulse to write a letter of apology. Seeing Fairy Eternity sincerely admitting her fault, Yun Zhi''s emerging sense of alarm also subsided greatly. It was enough to scare them a bit; she couldn''t really beat them with the ruler. Unfortunately, the Emperor''s Chair was placed on Sky Gate Mountain, and she hadn''t brought it with her, so Yun Zhi picked a random chair from the guest room to sit in front of them and listened to Lu Yang recount what happened. So you mean, the problem originated from the Laurel Tree, which caused Junior Brother to suffer misfortune while lighting it, shrinking your body? Not just me, all the disciples of the Immortal Palace shrunk too. Yun Zhi nodded, the matter was neither too big nor too small. As Elder Zhou Yulu had said, the shrinking and loss of Cultivation Level were temporary; as long as they stayed indoors during this period, it wouldn''t create any problems. Of course, it would be best if there wasn''t someone like her who had sneaked into the Immortal Palace secretly. Eldest Senior Sister, do you have a way to help me revert to my original size? Lu Yang looked at his all-capable Eldest Senior Sister with hopeCthe body of a child was really inconvenient, requiring him to jump onto chairs and stretch his hands to grab Spirit Fruits. Yun Zhi didn''t provide an answer and simply waved him over, Come here, let me check. Oh. Yun Zhi pinched Lu Yang''s cheek and touched his little head, then shook her head in disappointment, dashing Lu Yang''s hopes: It won''t work, I''m not skilled in the way of pharmacology; your situation can only recover with time. Fairy Eternity showed a puzzled expression. Was this matter really that difficult? She wasn''t skilled in pharmacology either, but reverting Little Yang back to normal was quite easy for her, a mere trifle. However, once reverted, she wouldn''t be able to knead Little Yang as casually as she could now. Miss Yun had just taught her not to lie, so she must be telling the truth now, which proves she truly lacks the capability. In this regard, it seemed Miss Yun indeed couldn''t match up to her. Fairy Eternity thought delightedly, finding another aspect in which she surpassed Miss Yun besides intelligence. Don''t you have suitable clothes? Yun Zhi noticed that Lu Yang''s clothes were abnormally loose. No. In that case, find me a piece of clothing, and I''ll tailor it for you. Lu Yang''s face lit up with joy. Eldest Senior Sister, you know how to tailor clothes too? I learned it when I was young, but I haven''t used the skill in a long time. I hope I haven''t gotten rusty. When Lu Yang went to look for clothes, he realized that other than the clothes he was wearing, all his other garments were stored in his identity token. And right now, he had no mana to access his identity token. Yun Zhi stepped in, retrieving a set of clothes from Lu Yang''s identity token. This wasn''t related to cultivation level; it was a privilege of the Acting Sect Master. She carefully sized up Lu Yang, had a clothing design in mind, and with her finger acting as a blade, tailored the clothing to fit Lu Yang''s current size. Then she took out a sewing kit from her own identity token and began to make clothes for Lu YangCcutting, sewing, designing patterns, handling pleats Yun Zhi moved smoothly, her actions not at all like someone who hadn''t sewn in a long time as she claimed, and indeed, quite the opposite, Lu Yang had never seen anyone whose craftsmanship in this area surpassed that of Eldest Senior Sister. It''s done. With a flick of the garment, Yun Zhi finished a beautifully crafted set of clothes with a white base and blue edges, which Lu Yang accepted with extreme care as if it were a precious treasure. After all, this was the first time he had received something hand-made by Eldest Senior Sister. Not to mention its practical value, the sentimental significance alone was exceptional. By the way, Fairy Senior, did you say that you wanted the people of the Fairy Palace to drink water from the Twin River? Yun Zhi suddenly remembered the real purpose of their visit. Yes, didn''t they say they wanted children? Drinking water from the Twin River is just what they need. Are there any particulars to be noted about drinking the river water, like how much one should drink at a time? The things created by this Immortal aren''t so finicky. Just drink a bowlful, and it won''t matter if you drink more or even take a dive into the river. Drinking more won''t result in four kids. Also, a person can only drink water from the Twin River once in their lifetime. Drinking it a second time will have no effect, and it will be no different from ordinary river water. Yun Zhi nodded to herself. It seemed the Twin River and the Mother-child River were much alike in their use, differing only slightly in effect. Then, Junior Brother, take good care of yourself in the Fairy Palace. Whenever you want to come back to Seek Dao Sect, just return, Yun Zhi said as she stood up to say goodbye, acknowledging that despite some twists and turns, their goal was ultimately achieved. After saying farewell to Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang asked Fairy Eternity to close her eyes and not to look at him. I''m going to change clothes. Don''t worry, this Immortal won''t peek, she replied. Lu Yang rustled and fussed as he put on the clothes. They fit perfectly, and his whole demeanor was revitalized. Before, he had been wrapping himself up in clothes like a blanket, looking like a patient. Not long after Lu Yang had changed his clothes, he heard a knock at the door from Lan Ting, Elder Brother Lu Yang, are you there? Come in. Lan Ting entered, dressed in new clothes and holding another set while sporting a mischievous smile. Elder Brother Lu Yang, the Elder just came down the mountain and bought clothes for everyone. However, he wasn''t aware of your situation and bought only women''s clothes. Perhaps you could make do Eh, you already have clothes to wear? Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lan Ting was surprised to see Lu Yang wearing fitting clothes and realized his plan had fallen through. Oh, right, I just happened to bring a child''s clothing with me, Lu Yang replied with a chuckle, as he couldn''t very well say that Eldest Senior Sister had just made him a new set of clothes on the spot. Lan Ting looked at Lu Yang with a peculiar expression. Why would Elder Brother Lu Yang carry children''s clothing with him? Chapter 947 Chapter 947: Chapter 946: Three Suspects Chapter 947: Chapter 946: Three Suspects Lan Ting came to the guest room to deliver clothes. Although he had no use for the clothes himself, it wouldn''t be polite to just send Lan Ting away immediately. Would Junior Sister Lan like to come in and sit for a while? Sure. Lan Ting entered and noticed a half-eaten Spirit Fruit by the door. I didn''t hold it steady just now, and it accidentally fell to the ground. Lu Yang picked up the Spirit Fruit, apologized, and continued to eat it after cleaning it off. Both of them struggled to hop onto the chairs, and Lu Yang took the initiative to talk about the shrinking incident. Have you found out who poisoned the Laurel Tree? The culprit who caused his shrinkage, Lu Yang swore he would bring them to justice once caught! Not yet. The investigation revealed that a total of thirty-six Laurel Trees had been tampered with, with effects ranging from enlargement to shrinkage, involving trees of various ages. The ones used for mooncake filling and the one you chopped down were among them. Lu Yang helplessly massaged his forehead. With the ample Laurel Trees all over the Fairy Palace, he picked one at random that was thriving. He hadn''t expected it to be one that had been tampered with. What luck. The Fairy Palace also knew it was a matter of luck and unrelated to Lu Yang. If this issue had been related to Lu Yang, then he might have to stay next to Xue Shilou for a while. However, the two could exchange insights on swordsmanship, which might not be such a bad thing after all. There''s also the Elixir Brewing Chamber inventory count. Dozens of precious herbal ingredients are missing, and some residues were found on those poisoned Laurel Trees. The Elixir Brewing Chamber inventory is counted every two months before heading down the mountain to purchase daily necessities. That''s why the loss of ingredients went unnoticed until now. Could it really be someone from inside the Fairy Palace? The place where the ingredients were stored was certainly protected by layers of Array Methods. Only someone capable of passing through multiple Array Methods to steal the ingredients could be an Immortal or someone from inside the Fairy Palace. Master is investigating suspected individuals one by one, but so far, there''s no progress. Moreover, Master can''t figure out why the thief would want to experiment on the Laurel Trees and what their goal is. Although Lan Ting would love to help Master solve this problem, unfortunately, she was just a child now and couldn''t lend a hand. How many suspects are there now? Lu Yang''s body might have shrunk and he might have lost all his mana, but his mind was still sharp. Perhaps he could find some clues. Lan Ting felt there was no harm in discussing such matters in detail with Elder Brother Lu Yang. Counting on her fingers, she said, There are three in total: Elder Miao, who used to be in charge of the Elixir Brewing Chamber, Elder Mei who is currently in charge, and Elder Mei''s senior apprentice, Senior Sister Bai. Only they know how to unlock the Great Formation and can freely enter and exit the Elixir Brewing Chamber''s medicine warehouse. Actually, Elder Qu Ling, the former Sect Leader, also knows how to activate the Great Formation, but since she is currently imprisoned in Sinners'' Hall, she can''t be involved. Although it''s unclear who stole the precious ingredients, the timeframe can be confirmed. How so? There''s a record every time the Great Formation is activated to enter the medicine warehouse: what time, who initiated the Great Formation, what ingredients they took. According to the tally, there were sixteen activations of the Great Formation within these two months: eight instances by Senior Sister Bai, six by Elder Mei, and two by Elder Miao. And an Array Method expert Elder conducted a detailed inspection of the medicine warehouse formation activation records, finding a total of seventeen activations of the Great Formation, which is one more than recorded! This time, it must have been the thief who opened it! Master conducted a detailed investigation into what those three did that day. Lan Ting struggled to pull out two spirit fruits, one red and one blue, from the fruit plate in the middle of the table, to represent the suspects. Understanding the situation, Lu Yang handed over the half-eaten spirit fruit to Lan Ting, so she didn''t have to struggle to pull out a third spirit fruit. Lan Ting arranged the two whole spirit fruits and the half spirit fruit in a row. She pushed the red spirit fruit forward, Elder Miao is adept at the Cloning Technique, so skilled that her peers cannot discern the real from the fake. Originally, after her retirement, she wandered the lands seeking a breakthrough opportunity, but coincidentally, she returned to the sect a month and a half ago, allegedly because she had accumulated a huge debt and came back to borrow money. However, no one knows exactly how much spirit stone she owed or if she borrowed enough. On the day of the incident, Elder Miao was catching up with another retired elder and never left her abode. Lan Ting pushed the blue spirit fruit forward a bit, As the current manager of the Elixir Brewing Chamber, Elder Mei is always busy. On the day of the incident, she was no exception. She said she stayed in her room the whole time, pondering over new pill formulas and what this year''s mooncake shapes would be like. She only left the room twice to walk outside and seek inspiration, but nobody saw her outside the Elixir Brewing Chamber. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The remaining half spirit fruit naturally represented Senior Sister Bai: That day, Senior Sister Bai was brewing elixirs, and three junior sisters saw her through the window paper of the Elixir Brewing Chamber. The elixir Senior Sister Bai was brewing is called the Nine-Heart Lotus Pill, which requires an entire day to refine and during which she cannot be distracted, not to mention leaving the pill furnace is out of the question. The Nine-Heart Lotus Pill is an elixir of considerable difficulty to brew, and even Senior Sister Bai only has a ten percent chance of success. That day, her condition was very good, and she managed to produce it, later showing off to several senior and junior sisters. In the process of investigation, another fact was uncovered; a week before the ingredients disappeared, Senior Sister Bai had a big argument with Elder Mei. Senior Sister Bai had applied for three precious ingredients to refine elixirs and improve her pill brewing skills, but Elder Mei thought she wasn''t skilled enough and that she would surely fail, so she didn''t approve Senior Sister Bai''s application. Coincidentally, these three precious ingredients are on the list of stolen elixirs. After listening, Lu Yang revealed a thoughtful look, carefully realizing that all three had no alibis. Elder Miao specializes in the Cloning Technique, which is hard to discern as true or false, and might have used another elder as an alibi. Elder Mei claimed to have left the room and went outside in search of inspiration, but there were no eyewitnesses. Senior Sister Bai couldn''t afford to be distracted while brewing the elixir, but the three eyewitness junior sisters had only seen through the window paper; the figure they saw might not have been Senior Sister Bai. Moreover, they all had motives for the crime. Lu Yang bowed his head, his lips curling into a smile brimming with intriguing possibilities. This is what is called ''darkness under the lamp,'' isn''t it? Elder Brother, have you thought of something? Lan Ting saw Lu Yang like this and was sure he had discovered a clue! Little Lan, I know who the thief is. Although these three all seem suspicious, in fact, they are not. Since all three have records of entering the Medicine Warehouse, they could have taken the ingredients they wanted while accessing the warehouse; there was no need for a seventeenth entry into the Great Formation, leaving a trace! The only explanation is that it was none of these three! Junior Sister Lan, you just mentioned that as the former Palace Master, Qu Ling knew how to unlock the Medicine Warehouse Formation, doesn''t that suggest that the current Palace Master would also know how to unlock the Great Formation? Lu Yang looked pained. Although the answer was unfortunate for Junior Sister Lan, it was the truth, the harsh reality Junior Sister Lan had to confront! Therefore, the answer is obvious, the perpetrator is just Before Lu Yang could finish speaking, he heard Fairy Eternity in the Spiritual Space reveal through Immortal Sense an astonishing scene: Eh, why is the little girl Bai Ye tampering with the Laurel Tree? Chapter 948 Chapter 948: Chapter 947: Simple Reasoning Often Only Requires Immortal Sense Chapter 948: Chapter 947: Simple Reasoning Often Only Requires Immortal Sense After absorbing the lesson that as Lu Yang, he had inquired about the culprit without knowing who it was himself, Fairy Eternity meticulously scanned the Fairy Palace with her Immortal Sense at all times, vowing to find the offender and restore her reputation. Fortunately, she had finally found a clue. It''s true as long as I, Yellow Bean, take charge, there''s no case that can''t be cracked! Who? Bai Ye? Lu Yang couldn''t utter the words Palace Master Luo after being caught off guard by Fairy Eternity''s sudden interjection. Next time, Fairy, can you tell us what you see earlier! Lu Yang found it hard to believe that Fairy hadn''t noticed any signs before Bai Ye drugged the laurel tree. And even if it was Bai Ye, how did she break the Medicine Warehouse Formation? Isn''t it about capturing the thief along with the loot? I just had my suspicions earlier. What if I wrongly accused that girl? Fairy Eternity, after studying law for so long with Lu Yang, had developed a good legal mind. Senior Brother? Elder Brother Lu Yang? Lan Ting realized Elder Brother Lu Yang had stopped analyzing halfway and suddenly fell silent, quite puzzled, waving her delicate little hand in front of Lu Yang until she finally snapped him back to attention. Lu Yang realized he was in the middle of analyzing the case, and this wasn''t the time to quarrel with Fairy Eternity. Come on, let Immortal take charge! Fairy Eternity felt that since she had uncovered the truth, she should be the one to reveal the answer! Lu Yang was no match for Immortal Fairy Eternity, who possessed him in an instant. Fairy Eternity looked like she had just woken from a dream: Ah, I''m here, I''m here, where did we leave off just now? You were saying ''the perpetrator is indeed Luo'', and then you stopped talking. Lan Ting gave Lu Yang an odd look but hid it very well. Why does it feel like Senior Brother has transformed into someone else? Having extensive experience in possessing others and impersonating Lu Yang in the Imperial City, Fairy Eternity now imitated Lu Yang to perfection, not even referring to herself as Immortal anymore. I was saying that the frail-looking Bai Ye is the perpetrator! Fairy Eternity said with conviction, The perpetrator often returns to the scene of the crime. If I''m not wrong, she is currently at the twelfth row, thirtieth laurel tree in the Laurel Forest! Lan Ting was completely baffled, wondering how Elder Brother Lu Yang had deduced such an exact location had she missed a step in his reasoning? She really couldn''t keep up with Elder Brother Lu Yang''s thought process, could she? And most importantly Who is Bai Ye? She had never heard of such a person in the Fairy Palace. You don''t know her? She comes here every night to listen to stories, said Fairy Eternity, her tone a bit resentful. If it hadn''t been for Bai Ye occupying Lu Yang''s nighttime hours, Lu Yang could have spent the whole night playing snowball fights with her. She comes to your place every night to listen to stories? Lan Ting was even more shocked. Who would forgo cultivation to secretly steal the chance to listen to stories at Senior Brother''s side every night? Wait a minute, wait a minute. How come Junior Sister Lan Ting has never heard of Junior Sister Bai Ye? Spiritual Space Lu Yang couldn''t help but ask. This made it seem as if he had been telling stories every night to someone who didn''t exist, which was quite eerie. An avatar of the Laurel Tree Ancestor or something like that is probably a secret in the Fairy Palace; it''s normal that the girl Lan Ting hasn''t heard of her, Fairy Eternity revealed Bai Ye''s identity nonchalantly, as if the Laurel Tree Ancestor were some trivial character not worth mentioning. Laurel Tree Ancestor?! Lu Yang was taken aback. He suddenly remembered that Bai Ye had given him a pack of laurel flowers to eat for fun. Could they have been plucked from her own body? Fairy Eternity paid no mind to Lu Yang''s surprise for the moment; she was the only person in the Fairy Palace who knew the truth and felt her intelligence had reached an extraordinary realm. She was determined to catch Bai Ye in one fell swoop. Never mind that for now. Let''s go chase Bai Ye! Fairy Eternity waved her hand grandly, leading Lan Ting on a brisk run to Luo Hongxia''s Abode. Little Yang had lost all his powers and wouldn''t be able to catch Bai Ye even if they found her; they needed Luo Hongxia, the former failure, to help. However, come to think of it, even if Little Yang retained his realm, he still couldn''t catch up to Bai Ye. At this moment, Luo Hongxia was also contemplating in front of three Spirit Fruits, trying to figure out which one contained the stolen medicinal ingredients. She heard a knock on the door, and when she opened it, there was no one there. Over here, here. Luo Hongxia looked down and saw two tiny figures. Master, Elder Brother Lu Yang has deduced who the perpetrator is. It''s a little girl named Bai Ye, about as tall as me, and she''s in the Laurel Forest! Who is Bai Ye? Luo Hongxia had not heard this name before. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, she quickly grew serious. Now was not the time to study who Bai Ye was. Since they had a lead on the culprit, capturing Bai Ye in the Laurel Forest was the most important thing! Let''s go! Luo Hongxia soared into the air, only to realize two people were missing by her side. Looking down, she saw the two tiny figures running hard towards the Laurel Forest. Luo Hongxia landed, scooped up one under each arm, and sped off again towards the Laurel Forest. Let''s go! Luo Hongxia, carrying the two burdens, moved just as fast as usual. She also thoughtfully applied a transparent protective shield to them, to prevent the cold wind from rushing in and harming their bodies. As she flew over the Laurel Forest, she indeed spotted a delicate figure pouring something at the base of a Laurel Tree, muttering under her breath. Thief, take this! Luo Hongxia dropped the two tiny figures and made her move without hesitation. Due to the protective shield, they bounced a couple of times on the ground before landing safely, unscared. The delicate figure, seeing Luo Hongxia attack, cursed softly at the untimely interruption, engrossed as she was in her experiments with the Laurel Tree and unalert to Luo Hongxia''s approach. Seemingly not intent on fighting, the delicate figure turned and ran, her speed so fast that she left an Illusory Shadow in place, and her true form was nowhere to be found in an instant. Even with Luo Hongxia''s keen eyes, she couldn''t keep up with the delicate figure''s tracks! Luo Hongxia opened her Spiritual Sense to search, but found nothing. She thought back to the fleeting glimpse of the figure''s face and frowned deeply. An unfamiliar face, could it be an outsider? That was close, almost caught by Little Luo, the delicate figure gasped for breath against the Laurel Tree Ancestor, still baffled how Luo Hongxia had found her. It was as if she knew exactly where she was, her target crystal clear. Hehe, trying to run? Can you really escape? A childish laugh came from behind the delicate figure, startling her into spinning around. Who''s there! She was sure that with her Spiritual Sense open, she would have noticed anyone approaching her. And how did the other person know she was here? Lu Yang? the delicate figure exclaimed in surprise. Why was it Lu Yang? Bai Ye girl, come back with me and admit your mistake, Fairy Eternity said with a triumphant laugh. No matter how fast Bai Ye moved, could she be faster than her Immortal Sense? Captured with the evidence, a great achievement! The delicate figure snorted coldly, I am not Bai Ye, I am Bai Ri. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang vaguely remembered hearing this name somewhere and was suddenly startled. Bai Ri Why do I remember that the founder of the Fairy Palace, Chasing Moon True Person, was called Bai Ri? Chapter 949 Chapter 949: Chapter 948 Chasing Moon True Person Chapter 949: Chapter 948 Chasing Moon True Person Chasing Moon True Person, Bai Ri, the founder of the Laurel Fairy Palace, was active from the last period of Great Qian to the beginning of the Great Xia period. Legend has it that she was gracefully enchanting, transcending ordinary beauty, resembling a fairy, which left countless heroes of the era intoxicated and obsessed. Lu Yang pulled his attention back from his memory and looked through his spiritual space at the girl named Bai Ri, who was said to be Bai Ye''s younger self, about ten years old and not much taller than his current diminutive stature. She was lovely, yes, but was there not quite a gap between that and gracefully enchanting? Aren''t you the Laurel Tree Ancestor? How did you become Chasing Moon True Person? Fairy Eternity wondered, feeling that there had always been more to Bai Ye than her being the Laurel Tree Ancestor. Now, this question confirmed there was an issue. Bai Ri blinked in surprise: How do you know about the Laurel Tree Ancestor? She was sure she hadn''t told anyone about it. You first tell me what''s going on with this body of yours. Fairy Eternity wasn''t about to naively answer any question thrown at her; this was called an exchange of information. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If you can catch me, I''ll tell you, Bai Ri said, the corner of her mouth curving into a smirk. This little guy called Lu Yang was really interesting; no wonder Bai Ye looked for him every night to hear his stories. As her voice fell, Bai Ri disappeared instantly into the vast snow, leaving no trace to follow. All that could be seen were the expansive laurel forests. Given Bai Ri''s high cultivation level, it would be impossible for Lu Yang to even touch the hem of her clothes, even if he were not a child, but at his full strength. Unfortunately, the Lu Yang of now was not the real Lu Yang. Run away under my watch, will you! Full of fighting spirit, Fairy Eternity, with her exquisite deductions, had already unmasked the true culprit, and only the final capture remained. Fairy Eternity ran with determination, her little arms swinging, her gaze steady, and her target clear. HuffChuffC Fairy Eternity''s breathing was exceedingly regular, containing some strange power that made Lu Yang extremely curious. In the oldest of legends, the earliest stage of Qi Refiners was known to use a Breathing Technique, a method of cultivation that drew on a special way of breathing to produce incredible mysteries, truly beyond belief. Lu Yang carefully examined his body''s condition and was amazed to find that using the Breathing Technique could actually prevent the cold wind from penetrating his mouth and nose! What a formidable Breathing Technique! He shouldn''t be able to find me here, Bai Ri thought as she ran into a corner of the Fairy Palace, which was vast and sparsely populated, this corner even more so, being a place where decades could pass without anyone passing through. It was absolutely safe. Bai Ri found that dealing with Lu Yang was somewhat troublesome; there was no deep hatred between them, giving her no good reason to harm him. If she couldn''t bring herself to strike, then running was the only option. How did he manage to find me before? That''s itCwhen I hid near the Tree Ancestor before, he must have noticed some connection between me and the Tree Ancestor; he went to try his luck there. Such a troublesome kid, no wonder he''s experienced so much for his age. Three hours later, a familiar voice reached her. Found you, stop running! Fairy Eternity was seen skiing on skis made from laurel trees, with a basket of spirit fruit on her back, snacking on the fruit for energy when tired from skiing. From the laurel forest to the corner of the Fairy Palace, Fairy Eternity had skied for three hours! Without the skis, it would have taken even longer! ` Fairy Eternity, who had schemed through the ages, even knew that the shortest distance between two points was a straight line. To take the shortest route to find Bai Ri, she skied, overcoming obstacles along the way, and passed through the Elixir Brewing Chamber, Refinement Chamber, and hot springs among other places. Her movements were graceful, and her skiing expert; one could tell she was a seasoned practitioner at a glance. Along the way, she also encountered many eyewitnesses. However, the disciples of the Fairy Palace all thought that Lu Yang was simply skiing for pleasure, unaware that she was actually in pursuit of a criminal. No way, since when could you ski? Hmph, I bet you didn''t see that coming. I had foreseen today''s event back in Ancient Times and preemptively practiced the art of skiing while in a mortal body, Fairy Eternity bragged without shame. How in the world did you find me! Bai Ri was as shocked as if he had seen a ghost. Did he leave some scent on himself that allowed Lu Yang to track his location, or was it that anyone who heard a story told by Lu Yang ended up being marked by her? Just as Bai Ri thought about continuing his escape, suddenly his legs gave out, rendering him powerless. This is bad, night has fallen. Yawn What brought me here today? Bai Ri, looking puzzled, sat on the ground, wondering why he was in a corner of the Fairy Palace where there was nothing of interest. At the same time, he saw Fairy Eternity skiing towards him. Elder Brother Lu Yang! Bai Ri waved excitedly at Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity executed a beautiful turning stop, kicking up a wave of snow taller than a person, stopping in front of Bai Ri. You''re Bai Ye now, aren''t you? You know everything, Elder Brother Lu Yang? Bai Ye''s mouth opened wide, expressing her surprise. Fairy Eternity laughed. She had witnessed the transformation from Bai Ri to Bai Ye with her own eyes and finally understood what was going on. Dual souls in a single body, alternating between Yin and Yang, with the dominant soul switching at the time of transition, am I right? Elder Brother Lu Yang, you know so much, Bai Ye said, more surprised, feeling that Lu Yang knew even more than she did. Of course, who do you think I, I mean, who I am! Little Ye, wait a moment, I want to talk to Elder Brother Lu Yang for a bit, Bai Ri momentarily took over control of the body. Bai Ri sighed. With matters having progressed to this point, there was no sense in hiding any longer. It was better to tell Lu Yang everything, so he would stop persistently chasing after her. I really don''t know what''s up with you, knowing even about something like dual souls. Your guess is correct, I am me, Little Ye is Little Ye, we just share the same body. During the day, I use this body, while at night, it''s her turn. Little Ye''s true form is the Laurel Tree Ancestor. The Tree Ancestor has rooted itself in the Great Snow Mountain and cannot leave its territory or the mountain. Therefore, she has always longed for the world outside. She would often eavesdrop on the disciples of the Fairy Palace recounting their mission outside, and when she saw your story in the report from Lan Ting, she hoped to meet you in person one day. After the ''Legend of the Dao Sect'' reached the Fairy Palace, Little Ye''s desire to meet you intensified. As luck would have it, you arrived, and she would sneak over to your place every night to listen to storiesCnaturally, I was listening in as well. To tell the truth, I wasn''t very keen on having you come to the Fairy Palace. Before Little Ye heard of you, she always listened to my stories about how I fought alongside Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, about how we established Great Xia. Since your arrival, all of Little Ye''s attention has shifted onto you. Bai Ri sighed again, his gaze at Lu Yang carrying an indescribable strangeness: As much as I hate to admit it, your experiences over the past few years have indeed been far more outlandish than mine. Chapter 950 Chapter 950: Chapter 949: Truthfully Explain Chapter 950: Chapter 949: Truthfully Explain Chasing Moon True Person would reflect on his life with a sense of fulfillment, having seen the Great Yu Late Period consumed by warlords carving out their territories, seen the demise of Great Yu and the ensuing struggle for dominance, lived through an era rife with Pass Tribulation battles and Semi-Immortal battles, crossed swords with Meng Junzi, aided Jiang Pingan in establishing Great Xia, and founded the Five Great Immortal Sects with several fellow Daoists. These events would be passed down and adapted by later generations, turning into the popular storytelling saga Tales of Great Xia Heroes. But when compared to Lu Yang''s experiences, they somehow seemed to fall short. Lu Yang thought to himself that this was only the tip of the iceberg; he had only told the abridged version. He hadn''t even spoken of reviving Fairy Eternity, the various insider details of battles between Half-Immortals and Immortals, meeting Ashy Bean, or overturning Great Xia to establish the Great Bean Dynasty. Don''t drift too far off the topic. Just honestly tell us why you drugged the laurel tree, Fairy Eternity was quite dissatisfied with the adjectives Chasing Moon True Person used to describe Xiao Yang''s experiences of these past years. How could it be called outrageous, as it was clearly a life lived to the fullest. She quite admired Little Yang''s life experiences, full of surprises and challenges. Chasing Moon True Person had already planned to manifest himself and clarify the situation. To explain this matter, we have to start from the day Little Ye came into spiritual wisdom, he said. Little Ye''s true form is known to the world as the Laurel Tree Ancestor, an ancient laurel tree that has survived to the present day, with a lifespan of at least three hundred thousand years. After periods of time''s cleansing, it developed consciousness and later on, attained spiritual intellect and became a true being. Fairy Eternity nodded, understanding that this was the process through which a Spiritual Plant gains spiritual wisdomCthere are no shortcuts, only the passage of immense time. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it really was an ancient laurel tree that survived until now, then it was indeed possible it belonged to the Ying Tian Immortal Seed. My name is Bai Ri, and Little Ye took my surname, Bai. She is fond of the Power of Taiyin and prefers to be active at night, so she named herself Bai Ye. Little Ye wasn''t too fond of using the body of the Tree Ancestor, deeming it too boring to stand still all day, so I searched ancient texts and found the Spiritual Plant Clone Technique. This allowed her to split a physical form from the Tree AncestorCone that is in its current form. Then, after a few hundred more years, an irregularity occurred in my cultivation, resulting in my physical form burning to ashes and my soul sustaining damage. The soul was so severely wounded that no Spirit Pills or miraculous medicines were of any help, and my condition was dire. Fortunately, the laurel tree is naturally Yin-natured, possessing the capability to nourish the soul, a quality that originally resided foremost within the scholar tree. As the Laurel Tree Ancestor, Little Ye''s soul-nourishing ability was unmatched. She found out there was a problem with my cultivation and hurriedly transferred my soul into this clone. At the time, my mind was not clear; I had no idea what Little Ye was doing, feeling only warmth surrounding me, nourishing my soul. Instinctively, I accepted this strength. Nourishing the soul is usually a slow process, but the soul-nourishing power of the Laurel Tree Ancestor was so strong, and my own survival instinct so vehement, that the combination sped up the process exponentially. In the end, my soul intertwined too deeply with this clone, making it impossible to separate them. Although my soul had returned to its original state, I could no longer part with this clone. However, to have survived such a life-threatening crisis using this clone isn''t so bad. Guarding the Laurel Fairy Palace, secretly watching the disciples grow, visiting the Scripture Pavilion to read every dayCand I''ve also come to quite like the laurel tree. Had Chasing Moon True Person not truly liked the laurel tree, he wouldn''t have chosen to establish a Daoist practice ground in the harsh environment of Great Snow Mountain. Little Ye has become used to this clone and started mixing with me in using it, only leaving instinctive reactions in the true form of the Tree Ancestor. Later, we discovered that whoever''s soul had greater strength would take the initiative of the body. It''s an involuntary thing, neither of us could control. Little Ye''s soul''s strength varies with day and night; Sun Power weakens her soul power, causing the body to be under my control. She would either sleep in her true form or in this body until night comes, when the Power of Taiyin becomes abundant and Little Ye''s soul power increases, making it her turn to use this body. This clone is strong, and constantly supplied with spiritual essence from the Tree Ancestor, its recovery power is also strong. There are only two unresolved issuesCone being what I mentioned earlier, that the clone cannot leave the territory of the Tree Ancestor, and the other, that it doesn''t quite suit my image. Chasing Moon True Person sighed, recalling the good old days, In my prime, I was incomparable in beauty, captivating the world, with countless people falling over themselves for my charm. But looking at Little Ye''s clone, it''s just too short, utterly lacking in allure, making me too embarrassed to meet anyone. I thought to myself if only this clone could grow taller, even if just during the daytime. Unfortunately, the form of this clone is hard to change, to alter its appearance one must find an alternative path. Essentially, this clone is a Laurel Tree, so I thought about whether I could come up with a potion that could make the Laurel Tree grow quickly. Then I took several herbs from the medicine store, brewed them into medicinal soups of different proportions, and poured them on the roots of the Laurel Tree to see which mixture could speed up its growth. You see, Great Snow Mountain is full of Laurel Trees, and I figured experimenting on a few wouldn''t matter, who knew there would be those who pick petals to make Laurel Flower fillings and others who chop down the trees for barbecues. Chasing Moon True Person was too ashamed to meet anyone, and naturally, his experiments on making the Laurel Tree grow taller were something he''d hide if he could. But one can never count on luck to keep things under wraps. Lu Yang listened quietly to the story, completely understanding Chasing Moon True Person''s thoughts, as he too had been wishing to grow taller during the days he had been shrunk. Done confessing? Once you''re done, come back with me to face your punishment, said Fairy Eternity, not swayed by Chasing Moon True Person''s flowery rhetoric, clearly remembering that she was there to capture a criminal. Odd, where has that kid Lu Yang gone to? murmured Luo Hongxia. The last time anyone saw Lu Yang, he was at a group of Disciple of the Immortal Palace taking a bath in a hot spring. According to them, Lu Yang was last seen snowboarding with a basket of Spirit Fruits on his back, his face beaming with an excited smile, and then he was never seen again. Nor could anyone find Bai Ye''s whereabouts. Palace Master Luo, open up. Luo Hongxia heard Lu Yang''s voice, opened the door, and saw Lu Yang grinning from ear to ear, holding Bai Ye''s hand as if afraid she''d run away. Palace Master Luo, I''ve captured the criminal! Fairy Eternity raised the joined hands and handed Bai Ye over to Luo Hongxia. How did you capture her? Luo Hongxia was astonished. She hadn''t been able to catch Bai Ye; how had Lu Yang managed it? What''s there to it? She even honestly confessed her entire deeds, at that moment, Fairy Eternity felt a sense of accomplishment, as if her mission was fulfilled and she could retire with honors. Tell me what happened? Luo Hongxia asked eagerly. So here''s what happened Fairy Eternity repeated the story as told by Chasing Moon True Person, leaving Luo Hongxia dumbfounded. In short, your ancestor Chasing Moon True Person, in his quest to grow taller, stole medicinal materials. I''m not too familiar with the sentencing guidelines, and you Immortal Palace folks are well-versed in the law, how many years should this warrant? Chapter 951 Chapter 951: Chapter 950: Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse for Breaking It Chapter 951: Chapter 950: Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse for Breaking It Wait, wait, wait, you''re saying she is Chasing Moon True Person, the founder of our Fairy Palace? Luo Hongxia covered her head, absorbing the flood of information coming in. Yes. And it was she who stole the herbs? Yes. Then you spent an entire day, and finally caught her? Yes. Fairy Eternity nodded vigorously, her big watery eyes looking up at Luo Hongxia, shining as if they were illuminated. So what sentence is your Fairy Palace planning to give her? Luo Hongxia''s mind couldn''t keep up, the situation was developing too fast. How had Chasing Moon True Person, the esteemed ancestor, suddenly turned into a criminal facing sentencing? Conflicted, puzzled, and perplexed all these feelings were evident on Luo Hongxia''s face. Seeing Luo Hongxia so confused, Fairy Eternity, being perceptive, quickly figured out where the difficulty lay and said in an understanding tone: The principle of avoidance, right? I understand that. If Palace Master Luo feels it''s difficult, you can imprison her in our Seek Dao Sect! Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Spiritual Space, Lu Yang, who was watching the commotion, suddenly coughed loudly. Fairy, that''s really not a good idea, Lu Yang quickly dissuaded her. Is there a problem? Fairy Eternity felt her idea was flawless. Fairy, you''ve forgotten, Chasing Moon True Person cannot be separated from this clone, and this clone cannot leave the territory of Bai Ye, Lu Yang reminded her. Fairy Eternity had obviously thought of this issue beforehand: Hey, I thought it was a big deal. Just move the Laurel Tree Ancestor to our Seek Dao Sect too. Our Sect has plenty of space. Before Lu Yang could speak again, she anticipated his concern: Oh, you''re going to say that the Laurel Tree will die if it leaves the Great Snow Mountain, right? That''s a minor issue. Just move the Great Snow Mountain to our Seek Dao Sect too. Our Sect has plenty of space. In the blink of an eye, Fairy Eternity had already incorporated the Laurel Fairy Palace into the Seek Dao Sect. I think the problem isn''t whether our Sect has space or not. Lu Yang was worried about Elder Brother Dai''s heart and whether he himself would get beaten up upon returning. He swore on his conscience, this really had nothing to do with him; it was all Fairy Eternity''s doing. Are you going to arrest me? Bai Ye asked. With the arrival of nightfall, Bai Ye gained control of the body, while Chasing Moon True Person could only appear during the day. In fact, it was Bai Ye who had carried Fairy Eternity over to Luo Hongxia''s Abode. From Fairy Eternity''s account, Luo Hongxia had learned of Bai Ye''s identity and suddenly realized she had been so shocked by the identities of Chasing Moon True Person and Bai Ye that she had forgotten her manners. I''ve seen the Tree Ancestor. Just call me Bai Ye. I''ve seen Tree Ancestor Bai Ye. Bai Ye had not been appearing in public precisely because people were too reserved upon seeing her. Lu Yang was great, even after learning her identity, he did not act reserved. If you want to see Ah Ri, you''ll have to wait until morning. Bai Ye turned her arm into wood and then it grew, extended, taking on the shape of a small stool. Then, with a chop of her left hand, she cut off the small stool, and her arm returned to its original form. Lu Yang watched in amazement, so Bai Ye was the one who brought that small stool every night to my place, and it was actually created by her. Sitting on the small stool, Bai Ye turned excitedly to Fairy Eternity: Elder Brother Lu Yang, keep telling the story, you were about to talk about entering the Imperial City. Telling stories wasn''t Fairy Eternity''s forte. Knowing this, she gracefully gave the body back to Lu Yang. After the trip to the East Sea, Old Meng dragged me to the Imperial City Luo Hongxia was also very interested in Lu Yang''s experiences, rather than waiting idly until dawn, she preferred to listen to Lu Yang''s story. So, I exposed the Fourth Prince for rebellion, and he was locked up Later, the Third Prince got locked up too For stealing the throne, Emperor Xia and I almost ended up locked up as well Listening to this, Luo Hongxia''s eyelids twitched. With Lu Yang telling stories, the night quickly passed by. As the days and nights changed, the moon gradually ignited with flames, marking the arrival of early morning. Little Ye, let me borrow your body. Although the appearance didn''t change with the identity switch, the gaze of Chasing Moon True Person was clearly sharper and lacked the naivety and ignorance of Bai Ye. Greetings, Chasing Moon True Person. Even though she already knew who she was facing was Chasing Moon True Person, Luo Hongxia still found it difficult to connect the otherworldly beauty in the portraits with this little figure. Little Luo, right? The formalities are rules set by Jiang Pingan and the others in their courts; we in the Fairy Palace do not need to follow so many rules. Yes. About you going into the medicine storehouse and stealing herbs How can it be called stealing? I founded this Fairy Palace, so naturally, the herbs are also mine. It''s true that you founded the Fairy Palace, but as you passed on the title of Palace Master to True Person Jingchuan, you also transferred the ownership of the Fairy Palace. After him, it passed to the third and fourth Palace Masters all the way down to my generation. So strictly speaking, all the property rights of everything in the Fairy Palace are with me. Your unauthorized use of the herbs could be seen as an unauthorized transfer of property rights, indeed constituting the crime of theft. I I am the founder of the Fairy Palace! declared Chasing Moon True Person, too weak to argue. Fairy Eternity understood Chasing Moon True Person''s implication and once again possessed Lu Yang: You mean to say, according to the criminal law, humans over seventy-five years old can be exempt from prison, and cultivators are to refer to this regulation, right? You don''t look like someone who''s a hundred thousand years old. You must have frozen yourself at some point. How old are you this year? Do you reach seventy-five thousand? Stop, stop, I''ll go to jail. Actually, you don''t have to go to jail for your theft, Luo Hongxia kindly reminded. As long as you make restitution to the Fairy Palace and obtain its forgiveness, you could be sentenced with probation or even exempted from criminal punishment. Chasing Moon True Person was overjoyed; I knew you were on my side, Little Luo. Compensating the Fairy Palace and obtaining its forgiveness were both easy tasks. However, your action of drugging the Laurel Tree, causing serious hazardous consequences, constitutes the crime of releasing dangerous substances. Considering multiple offenses, you''re unlikely to get probation, she added. I For the first time, Chasing Moon True Person faced the disadvantage of not understanding the law. Fairy Eternity kindly reminded, Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Then Luo Hongxia turned to Fairy Eternity: Lu Yang, although your intrusion into the hot spring doesn''t constitute a crime, it disrupted public order, which is an administrative case, and you''ll need to be detained for a few days. Luo Hongxia had been looking for Lu Yang precisely for that reason. I was pursuing someone at the time. But the situation wasn''t so urgent that you couldn''t have gone around the hot spring. I Fairy Eternity found that knowing the law wasn''t helpful, either. Lu Yang held his forehead; he knew the matter would come to thisCit''s all part of experiencing life. Don''t worry, Little Yang; how could I let you rot in jail? This matter has nothing to do with you, Fairy Eternity said with a sense of responsibility. Lu Yang was surprised: Fairy, what do you mean to do? I''ll possess you for a few days and serve the jail time for you. Chapter 952 Chapter 952: 951 Chapter 952: 951 Lu Yang felt, does it make any difference which of us sits in prison? Fairy, if you take my place, wouldn''t I still be in the spiritual space, as if confining you there meant I wasn''t at the Sinners'' Hall all the same? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity''s philosophy of one person committing the deed, one person bearing the responsibility, is indeed rare. Though it''s not very useful. But it is indeed very precious. Do I also need to be locked up? Bai Ye replaced Daoist Zhui Yue. When night falls, Tree Ancestor, you can just come out, Luo Hongxia said. Bai Ye hadn''t done anything, so how could he be imprisoned? Oh, alright then. Bai Ye shrank back, handing control of the body over to Chasing Moon True Person. Tree Ancestor, don''t go; there is another matter for which we need the Tree Ancestor''s consent, Luo Hongxia called out to stop the Tree Ancestor. What''s the matter? Previously, we at the Immortal Palace did not know that you had spiritual wisdom and continued to cut down and sell laurel trees without seeking the Tree Ancestor''s consent, for which we feel ashamed. These laurel trees are yours, and the spirit stones obtained from selling the laurel trees should rightfully belong to you. Please inform us when you first gained spiritual wisdom so the Immortal Palace can calculate and return the spirit stones to you. Bai Ye found Luo Hongxia''s meaning a bit hard to grasp, but he roughly understood that they were intending to give him spirit stones. I have no use for spirit stones, keep them for yourselves, and with regards to cutting and selling the trees, just carry on as usual. The Tree Ancestor is benevolent and righteous, Luo Hongxia bowed in respect. When the Great Snow Mountain Laurel Tree Ancestor acquired spiritual wisdom and became human, ownership of the Great Snow Mountain Laurel Tree transferred to Bai Ye. At the time, the Immortal Palace was unaware of Bai Ye''s existence, so the cutting and selling of laurel trees did not constitute a crime as there was no intent to commit a wrongful act. Now that the Immortal Palace is aware of Bai Ye''s existence, they cannot cut and sell laurel trees without Bai Ye''s consent. Sinners'' Hall. Palace Master, what brings you here? Elder Morran, clad in a lotus black dress, was quite surprised. What surprised her even more was that Luo Hongxia had brought two children with her. You have children? As the custodian responsible for overseeing the Sinners'' Hall, Elder Morran rarely had the chance to leave and was unaware of what was happening in the outside world. She immediately fantasized about Luo Hongxia and Daoist Buyu having a secret romance, with Daoist Buyu having many enemies and being unable to publicly disclose their love, leading to their clandestine meetings and even having two children in secret. With Daoist Buyu reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and no longer fearing his enemies, Luo Hongxia finally dared to make their relationship public and began introducing the children to others Luo Hongxia''s brow twitched, feeling that Junior Sister Morran''s gaze was a bit odd. Junior Sister Morran always had a vivid imagination; there was no telling what she was conjuring up in her mind now. There was a recent mishap where all the disciples of the Immortal Palace were reduced in size, and Lu Yang was no exception. This little one is Lu Yang. That''s amazing? So did Lu Yang come to visit the Sinners'' Hall as well? He''s preparing to stay for five days. Elder Morran was taken aback, then understood Luo Hongxia''s implication. You''re really planning to follow in your master''s footsteps and take a turn in our Sinners'' Hall, huh? Lu Yang: Elder Morran, you must have some misunderstanding about me. And who is this? This person''s identity is not convenient to reveal. All you need to know is she committed the crime of theft and, due to special circumstances, stays in the Sinners'' Hall during the day and may move freely at night. Chasing Moon True Person, concerned about appearances, didn''t want others to know she had become a little girl and hoped Luo Hongxia would keep it secret. Nepotism? Elder Morran, who had been guarding Sinners'' Hall for a thousand years, saw such a free prisoner for the first time. Luo Hongxia: How should I put this, in a certain sense, it indeed counts as nepotism. Usually, it was Elder Morran''s job to lock people up, but since Luo Hongxia had come in person, Elder Morran couldn''t be bothered to do it himself, thinking this important task should rather be done by the Palace Master herself. No sooner had they entered the inner part of Sinners'' Hall than they heard Qu Ling''s voice, full of resentment, My good disciple, I never thought you''d dare come here! How dare you imprison your master, such an act of great disrespect and rebellion! Shut up, Chasing Moon True Person reprimanded displeasedly, Even I have to come here for my mistakes, what are you in comparison! Under normal circumstances, if anyone dared to speak to Qu Ling like this, she would have been furious, but for some reason, when rebuked by this little one, she instinctively felt a sense of fear and dared not lash out. Who are you? Qu Ling looked at Chasing Moon True Person with astonishment and uncertainty, not understanding why she would be afraid of this little girl. You don''t deserve to know. You! Luo Hongxia cast a glance at Qu Ling: Seeing as you are my master, I advise you to show some respect to this person, or you will regret it later. Qu Ling snorted coldly and said no more. Are you Fellow Daoist Lu Yang? Xue Shilou rubbed his eyes, thinking his recent bloodline awakening was causing his vision to fail. Just a few days ago, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang was over a meter tall, now he was barely a meter. Lu Yang inwardly cursed, realizing this mishap; he wanted to keep his shrinkage a secret, but now Xue Shilou, a stranger, was in on it. Fairy Eternity made an effort to maintain Lu Yang''s dignity in front of a stranger: Ahem, I am practicing the Cultivation Technique of Eternal Life, and I encountered a minor issue during my practice. There are a few days each year when I become smaller. The outside is too dangerous, the enemies too many, so I''ve sought refuge in Sinners'' Hall for some peace. So that''s why, Xue Shilou suddenly realized, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, you must be more careful when practicing; that technique sounds terribly perilous. Really? Xuanyuan Tianhen looked skeptical. Of course it''s true, said Fairy Eternity nonchalantly, striving to appear like a Ministry of Justice Official inspecting the prison environment at the prison, but Lu Yang''s small stature failed to convey that impression, no matter his expression or pose. The culprits who had been imprisoned in Sinners'' Hall for theft and whom Lu Yang had seen before were released upon completing their sentences, which conveniently freed up space for Chasing Moon True Person to reside here. Fairy Eternity took the cell next to Chasing Moon True Person. After making up her bed, Fairy Eternity jumped onto it with glee, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. It feels like I do this in my Spiritual Space, too. Not quite the same, the bed in the Spiritual Space is more comfortable. Fairy Eternity closed her eyes, her consciousness returning to the Spiritual Space. Little Yang, come have a snowball fight. Lu Yang sighed: Fairy, it''s like there''s no difference for you between being imprisoned or not. Previously, the complaint was that the cultivators imprisoned in Sinners'' Hall were of too low a level; now, there was no shortage of high levels, with even an Immortal being present. Master, Lu Yang disappeared after passing by the hot springs, could something have happened? Lan Ting hadn''t seen Lu Yang for a whole day and night and was so worried that she asked Luo Hongxia. Not exactly trouble, it''s just that he is now residing in Sinners'' Hall. What? That''s not trouble? Lan Ting soon understood; it was because of the hot springs incident. She trusted that Elder Brother Lu Yang had his reasons for doing so. If you wish to see him, you can visit Sinners'' Hall, Luo Hongxia thought this disciple was hopeless and decided to leave her directly to the Seek Dao Sect. Chapter 953 Chapter 953: 952 Chapter 953: 952 Elder Brother Lu Yang, are you doing well? Lan Ting visited Lu Yang in the Sinners'' Hall, carrying a basket full of Spirit Fruit. I''m fine, thank you for your concern, Junior Sister Lan. Fairy Eternity said with a smile, noting that the basket contained several types of Spirit Fruit that all tasted very good, clearly showing that Lan Ting had put in a lot of effort. Would you like some, too? Fairy Eternity offered a piece to Chasing Moon True Person, the fellow prisoner living in the next cell. Chasing Moon True Person did not refuse, thanked him, and began eating. Fairy Eternity picked out a fruit that looked beautiful but unfamiliar from the basket and offered it to Lan Ting: You should have some too, Junior Sister Lan. The Spirit Fruit in the basket was divided into three parts by Fairy Eternity. Eating was about ambiance, and Fairy Eternity was not used to eating alone C good food was meant to be shared, which reminded her of dining with Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi during Ancient Times. The three of them sat together in a harmonious atmosphere. Lan Ting looked curiously at Chasing Moon True Person: Are you the Bai Ye mentioned by Elder Brother? Indeed, it was a face she didn''t recognize, but since he knew the secrets of the Array Method and could enter the medicine storage, did that mean the other party was an ancestor from the Immortal Palace? Lan Ting had also asked her master about this person called Bai Ye, but it seemed the master was reluctant to elaborate. Chasing Moon True Person felt embarrassed to reveal his true identity, so he temporarily borrowed the name Bai Ye: Yes, I am Bai Ye. Chasing Moon True Person silently apologized to Bai Ye, as this was her first time lying in her life. By the way, Fairy, could you give some pointers on how Junior Sister Lan should cultivate her Immortal body? Lu Yang asked, feeling he owed Lan Ting as she had been taking good care of him ever since he arrived at the Immortal Palace. Are you talking about her Primordial Immortal Body? Yes. Hmm, alright. Fairy Eternity was somewhat reluctant, but since it was a request from Lu Yang, she would fulfill it if she could. Junior Sister Lan, how is your cultivation of the Primordial Immortal Body going? Lan Ting gave a wry smile: Not to hide it from Elder Brother Lu Yang, I am somewhat puzzled. I originally planned to cultivate my Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and primordial spirit toward the Pure Yin direction, but my Golden Core and primordial spirit seem to have minds of their own, constantly absorbing Pure Yang Power, causing the contained Pure Yang Power to become increasingly concentrated. I''ve even tried to cleanse my primordial spirit with Pure Yin forces, but to no avail. The Cultivation Techniques of the Immortal Palace were all Yin Attribute, but her Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and primordial spirit were all developing toward Yang Attributes, which made many of her Cultivation methods and combat techniques learned from other Sects, leaving her anxious and insecure. She had asked many elders and combed through ancient texts to no avail; the Primordial Immortal Body was too rare, with no cultivation methods left behind. Actually, Chasing Moon True Person valued Lan Ting quite highly and had also secretly searched for cultivation methods of the Primordial Immortal Body, yet found none. You need not be troubled, Junior Sister Lan, this is just part of the cultivation process for the Primordial Immortal Body, Fairy Eternity advised earnestly. What is Primordial? It is the chaos before differentiation, the unity of Yin and Yang. Although your Golden Core and primordial spirit are of Yang Attributes, you are of a Pure Yin body. As long as you cultivate step by step to the Body Integration Realm, where the primordial spirit merges with the body, everything will naturally fall into place, and the Primordial Immortal Body will be perfected. It''s best to use your primordial spirit to absorb more Sun Power; it will be advantageous when you reach the Body Integration Realm. Really? Lan Ting''s eyes lit up as she heard this, dispelling the gloom that had long lingered in her heart. This is what I saw in the Immortal''s Notes, Fairy Eternity thought to herself that if you asked where the Immortal''s Notes were, then she could only write you a copy right there and then. Lan Ting had no reason to doubt Lu Yang''s words; her previous question was merely an instinctual reaction. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lan Ting chatted with Fairy Eternity and Chasing Moon True Person for a while longer, then left contentedly. It seems you have a good relationship with Junior Sister Lan, Chasing Moon True Person commented with a smile, feeling that although Lu Yang was somewhat odd and secretive, he was essentially good-natured. If there was a chance, it might be possible to bring them together. Following that, another disciple from the Immortal Palace visited Lu Yang, carrying a basket of fruit. Elder Brother Lu Yang, are you alright? Lu Yang recognized the original form of this person, but now that she had shrunk, it was rather difficult to recognize her. He remembered her name was He Miao, from the Refinement Chamber. Sister He, I''m fine, thank you for still thinking of your elder brother. With Lu Yang''s cues, Fairy Eternity handled the situation with ease. It''s good to hear that elder brother is fine, He Miao said, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she looked at Fairy Eternity. He Miao was somewhat shy and didn''t dare to talk too much with Lu Yang, and she quickly left. It seems you have a good relationship with He Miao, Chasing Moon True Person commented with a smile that looked somewhat unnatural. Elder Brother Lu Yang, are you alright? Another Immortal Palace disciple came to visit Lu Yang, carrying a basket of fruit. Thank you, Senior Sister An, for your concern. This prison is a tranquil place, perfect for self-cultivation and character developmentCan opportunity in its own right, Fairy Eternity replied more adeptly. You have a good relationship with An Qiuxia too, Chasing Moon True Person''s smile seemed to be pasted on his face, somewhat strained. Junior Sister Xia Tang, Junior Sister Huang Shan, Senior Sister Bu Lianxin Fairy Eternity''s room was filled with baskets of fruit. In the past, with Lan Ting blocking the way, disciples of the Immortal Palace were too shy to approach Lu Yang. Now, with Lu Yang in Sinners'' Hall, they could naturally visit him, increasing their chances of contact. Chasing Moon True Person: Did you read the storybooks I put in the Scripture Pavilion for nothing? Is this kid Lu Yang really that outstanding? He has a slightly better background, higher talent, higher cultivation level, more fortuitous encounters, a better personality, and knows a bit more. Besides that, he''s not much different from other cultivators. Would you like some more to eat? Fairy Eternity saw Chasing Moon True Person looking at her with a resentful gaze, thinking he was eyeing her basket of fruit. I can''t eat any more. Alright then, Fairy Eternity continued to eat on her own. Fairy Eternity was picky, none of these Spirit Fruits caught her fancy, but since she had nothing else to do and so many fruits were lying around, she ended up eating a few bites unconsciously. The other prisoners looked towards Fairy Eternity with envy and jealousy in their eyes. Is this kid here for a holiday in Sinners'' Hall? Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, I have some questions regarding Swordsmanship Cultivation, could you give me some guidance? another neighbor from Xue Shilou asked. Fairy Eternity thought for a moment; she was experienced in dealing with female cultivators, but not so much with Swordsmanship Cultivation: Little Yang, this one is for you. Lu Yang lived up to his reputation as the foremost among his peers in swordsmanship. With just a few pointers, he enlightened Xue Shilou on problems that had troubled him for years, giving him a glimpse of the path ahead, filling him with joy. Elder Brother Lu Yang, will you tell a story tonight? Bai Ye''s voice came from behind them. In the midst of teaching Xue Shilou, day had turned to night, and now it was Bai Ye taking control of the body. Since Lu Yang was here, there was no need for her to go out and play. I''ll tell it. Strange, why does it feel like I wasn''t this busy outside, but I''ve become busier after coming to Sinners'' Hall? Lu Yang muttered to himself. Chapter 954 Chapter 954: 953 Chapter Bai Ye Takes Initiative Chapter 954: 953 Chapter Bai Ye Takes Initiative ` The Sinners'' Hall, which used to be cold and desolate, had recently become abnormally bustling. Lan Ting saw this with her own eyes and felt anxious in her heart, but she was helpless. She had no reason to stop the Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters. It was perfectly legitimate for them to visit a guest. Although their intentions were not purely out of visitation. Fortunately, in the evening, the Senior and Junior Sisters knew their limits and would not return to disturb Lu Yang''s rest, allowing Lan Ting to breathe a sigh of relief. Even though Lu Yang still couldn''t rest at night. Master, this is the current situation with Lu Yang, the shrunken Startling Swan said to the black ancient ring in her hand. Not knowing what her master was wary of, she dared not probe with Spiritual Sense and could only report Lu Yang''s performance in the Immortal Palace through words. The consciousness within the Black Ancient Ring pondered for a moment and issued an old and sonorous voice, It seems that this child has a special physique, naturally possessing the ability to attract women. Perhaps what he will form in the Golden Core Stage is the Harem Golden Core! You must keep your distance from him, do not be influenced by his physique. Those who can form the Harem Golden Core are often rejected by heaven and earth, and their end is usually tragic. As you command. Startling Swan touched the Black Ancient Ring and felt especially at ease. This ring, which she had obtained in a secret realm, contained an ancient and powerful being who seemed to know everything. It guided her cultivation, and following the direction of the being within the ring, she improved her physique, learned Artifact Refining Technique, advanced to the Divinity Transformation Stage, and achieved her current accomplishments. Because of the being in the ring instructing her to conceal her skills, no one in the Immortal Palace knew her full capabilities. Elder Brother''s experiences are truly fascinating, Bai Ye recalled the story narrated by Lu Yang over and over in her mind, feeling extremely regretful that she couldn''t be there in person. It''s a pity that I can''t leave my Original Domain, or else I could join Elder Brother in adventuring through the world of martial arts. Lu Yang thought to himself that if Bai Ye with her Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivation left the mountain, it wouldn''t be adventuring through the martial arts world, but more like sweeping through it. Like the Time Immortal, Bai Ye was equivalent to a Pass Tribulation Cultivator since the moment she gained Spiritual Wisdom. Right, I can take a mountain and leave, Bai Ye, influenced by Lu Yang''s stories, began to think more ingeniously without realizing it. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, there were so many mountains in the Great Snow Mountain, taking one wouldn''t matter much. Would carrying the mountain around be too ostentatious? Lu Yang kindly pointed out what was wrong with this idea, although he also felt sorry for Bai Ye and wanted to take her out for a stroll. The idea of the towering Laurel Tree Ancestor moving with a snow mountain was terrifying to even think about; anyone would run at the sight of it. Struck by a novel idea, Bai Ye thought of a compromise, I can take a mountain to your Seek Dao Sect. Although she could not join Elder Brother Lu Yang on adventures, a change of scenery would be nice. Lu Yang opened his mouth but found he had no argument against it. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity nodded in satisfaction, thinking to herself that Little Yang was truly one with her. Little Yang deliberately suggested carrying the mountain to seem too conspicuous, thereby subconsciously guiding Bai Ye to propose moving the snow mountain to the Seek Dao Sect. This level of cunning is no less than mine, she thought. Fairy, don''t talk nonsense. It was Bai Ye who actively proposed coming to the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang hurriedly clarified, as if he had tricked Bai Ye into coming to the Seek Dao Sect, which would be a huge misunderstanding if Eldest Senior Sister and Elder Brother Dai found out. Of course, we must say it was Bai Ye''s own initiative, Fairy Eternity said with an expression that said, I understand everything. In the early morning, Chasing Moon True Person stared at Lu Yang with displeasure, Lu Yang, you''re on good terms with our disciples of the Immortal Palace, and that''s fine, but now you want to deceive Little Ye away? ` He had only interacted with Lu Yang for a few days, and he was already thinking about moving mountains to the Seek Dao Sect; what would happen if he spent a long time with Lu Yang? Ah Ri, this was my own initiative, it has nothing to do with Elder Brother Lu Yang, Bai Ye hurriedly said. Besides, if I go to the Seek Dao Sect, won''t you be able to go too? Bai Ye can''t leave the Original Domain, and neither can Chasing Moon True Person. Chasing Moon True Person hesitated for a moment but didn''t argue. Although this felt a bit unfair to the Fairy Palace she had established, she did have the thought of changing places for a wander. Truly Little Yang, knowing that as long as Bai Ye was coaxed, Bai Ri would obediently come to our Seek Dao Sect. Fairy Eternity greatly praised Lu Yang''s actions, and if it weren''t for the fact that Lu Yang was already at a high-ranking position with nothing left to promote, she would have elevated his status no matter what. Little Yang, do you want to be the Bean Emperor right now? Lu Yang had no idea how Fairy Eternity suddenly came up with such a shocking thought. Elder Brother Lu Yang, can I also ask you about problems with Swordsmanship? called out Xuanyuan Tianhen from the next door''s next door. Yesterday, seeing Junior Brother Xue Shilou making great gains with Lu Yang, he also couldn''t help himself. Sure, that''s fine, but could you let Snow Daoist relay it? Lu Yang kindly suggested, as Xue Shilou stood between the two, making Xuanyuan Tianhen''s shouting too noisy. Senior Brother, would you ask Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, when I perform the Falling Wild Goose on Flat Sand, I always feel like there''s something missing. What exactly is missing? Xue Shilou looked at his own Senior Brother with a strange expression: I can answer that question. Xuanyuan Tianhen looked at Xue Shilou skeptically, as if seeing him for the first time: You can answer it? Then why didn''t you say so before? I thought you were intentionally displaying modesty. What modesty, that''s just my level! Xuanyuan Tianhen roared angrily. Keep it down, Senior Brother, you shouting like that, the whole Sinners'' Hall now knows your Swordsmanship is subpar. What modesty, that''s just my level. Xuanyuan Tianhen shouted again, this time in a quieter tone, audible only to Xue Shilou. You don''t need to shout twice; I heard you clearly the first time, Xue Shilou said helplessly; he often felt like he was the real Senior Brother. No, I need to shout twice, or it doesn''t sit right with me, Xuanyuan Tianhen said, as he always ensured his thoughts were clear and never compromised himself. Alright then. Xue Shilou addressed each of Xuanyuan Tianhen''s questions one by one, but that didn''t mean he knew everything, occasionally still needing help with a tricky question from Lu Yang. Snow Daoist is embarrassed in front of Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, Xue Shilou said with a bit of embarrassment. It''s okay, the exchange of Swordsmanship not only helps you and Xuanyuan Daoist, but it also greatly benefits my improvement, Lu Yang said. Just as Xue Shilou was about to say something, his expression suddenly changed, his face covered in sweat as he rolled on the ground, howling in pain. So noisy, said Chasing Moon True Person from the next door''s next door. After thinking for a moment and feeling that nobody would notice her, she sneaked a move with the Dao Fruit Embryo, aiming at Xue Shilou, who immediately stopped crying out. Although he was still rolling on the ground, he showed a comfortable and joyful expression, clearly enjoying it. Chasing Moon True Person''s subtle action escaped everyone''s notice, but not Fairy Eternity''s. Making Xue Shilou feel that pain is a very pleasurable thing, giving him the emotion of joy, could it be the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo? Chapter 955 Chapter 955: Chapter 954: Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo Chapter 955: Chapter 954: Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo ` Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo? You mean one can use the Dao Fruit Embryo to influence feelings? Lu Yang watched as Xue Shilou next door writhed on the ground like a maggot, revealing an expression of blissful enjoyment, his look strange. Who knows what kind of expression Xue Shilou will have when he wakes up. He probably won''t want to live anymore, right? Since you can''t endure the pain, then accept it, savor the pain. For Snow Daoist to have understood such a Mind State in adversity, truly impressive. A model for our generation indeed. The prisoners, seeing the state of Xue Shilou, all felt that his Mind State was extraordinary and that he would achieve great things in the future. Right, the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo can make one happy, angry, scared, and so on. Back in Ancient Times, there were several people who condensed the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo. I remember one called Joy Venerate, who danced the happiest, able to change others'' emotions at will, like if he hit someone, that person would not only not be angry but also very happy. For instance, he could make anyone feel affection for him, regardless of gender. Or he could eliminate his own fear, allowing him to face any danger or peril with calm. Another example is that he could plunge his opponent into a state of sadness, making them lose the will to fight, or into a rage, losing their mind, with many uses for his power. What happened to him later? Later, he got into a fight with Immortal Jiuchong. At that time, both were Semi-Immortals, roughly equal in strength, making it hard to determine the victor. Joy Venerate plunged Immortal Jiuchong into a state of sorrow, and he couldn''t extricate himself. As you know, sorrow is often linked with anger. Immortal Jiuchong, trapped in sorrow, quickly became angry, veins bulging, eyes bloodshot. Under the explosion of emotion, with a couple of shouts, his strength surged, and he killed Joy Venerate. Oh, right, the one who established a Harem Golden Core was also about the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo. According to him, he realized ''love'' from his harem, and then understood the ''Seven Emotions''. With the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, even more female cultivators fell for him. You also know his end, the women who loved him too much couldn''t bear to part with him, so they dismembered him, each getting a piece. I even took a distant look back then, all the female cultivators holding parts of his body, faces and bodies covered in blood, with sinister and maniacal grins on their faces, quite frightening. Lu Yang shivered; such a scene was indeed terrifying. Fortunately, he wouldn''t encounter such a thing. While thinking this, Lu Yang casually picked up a Spirit Fruit from the fruit basket and began to eat. This tastes good, I''ll buy ten pounds for Eldest Senior Sister to try when I go back. What Lu Yang ate was an unrecognizable white Spirit Fruit, surprisingly delicious. You call this tasting good? Wait until the day I cultivate a new Immortal Fruit for you to try, now that''s truly delicious. Fairy Eternity scoffed at Lu Yang''s lack of sophistication. If my memory serves me correctly, wasn''t the effect of the Immortal Fruit to prevent a corpse from rotting? Lu Yang always felt like Immortal Fruit were meant to be eaten by the dead. Effect is effect, taste is taste; they are two separate matters. Immortal Fruit cultivated by Fairy Eternity herself, putting aside their effect, were naturally top-notch in taste. Just enjoy the benefits of following me. If this were in Ancient Times, only Immortals and Xiao Ling, among a few others, could have tasted it. Lu Yang didn''t reply, mainly because he wasn''t sure if he was enjoying a benefit or enduring hardship. Seeing that no one noticed him, Chasing Moon True Person cultivated in peace. The key to advancing the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo is to observe all walks of life and comprehend the emotions of the mortal world. The Sinners'' Hall, filled with anger, sorrow, fear, and disgust, was the perfect place for cultivation. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ` ` Of course, there was joy as well. Chasing Moon True Person opened his right eye and glanced at Lu Yang on the right side. The joy was right there. Elder Brother Lu Yang, are you alright? Lu Yang, hearing someone else coming to visit, turned his head and plastered a commercial smile on his face: I''m fine Junior Sister Tao?! Lu Yang looked as if he had seen a ghost. How could Junior Sister Tao be here? It''s me. Tao Yaoye said sweetly, holding a package. It''s been a while since I''ve seen Elder Brother, you''ve gotten so small, Tao Yaoye squatted down and spoke to Lu Yang across the bars. The joy in her voice could pass through the bars. How come you''re at the Fairy Palace, Junior Sister? Lu Yang forced a smile, fearing Tao Yaoye might spread the news of his size change the moment she turned around. Although everyone in the Sinners'' Hall knew he had shrunk, they wouldn''t be leaving anytime soon, so there was no rush. But it was different with Junior Sister Tao. She might record his new appearance in a Dream Mirage the moment she turned around. I heard Elder Brother came to visit the Fairy Palace. I have long yearned for it, so I took this opportunity to tour the palace. I just didn''t expect that you would have an accident, Elder Brother. Tao Yaoye looked at Lu Yang, struggling to resist the urge to touch his small head. Tao Yaoye, seeing through Lu Yang''s worries, took the initiative to say: But you can rest assured, Elder Brother, I won''t tell anyone about you getting smaller. Then I must thank Junior Sister Tao. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Junior Sister Tao really was reliable. Chasing Moon True Person secretly observed the changes in Lu Yang''s emotions: Indeed, quite dramatic. Elder Brother, why do you have so many fruit baskets here? Can you finish them all? Tao Yaoye exclaimed, surprised at the numerous fruit baskets around Lu Yang. Lu Yang gave a bitter smile. How could he possibly finish them all? If Elder Brother can''t finish them, leaving them here would just take up space. It would be better for Junior Sister to take some. When I return to the sect, it can be considered as bringing gifts for Elder Brother and the junior brothers. Then I''ll have to trouble Junior Sister. Tao Yaoye smiled and accepted one basket after another: Elder Brother''s matters are my matters, not trouble at all. Tao Yaoye opened the package, which contained a four-tiered lunchbox: By the way, Elder Brother, I''ve been practicing my culinary skills lately. I made some extra food. I''m not sure if it suits your taste, but if you don''t mind, you could try it. The food made by Junior Sister Tao is definitely a delicacy of the human world, Lu Yang said with a smile, thinking that at last he wouldn''t have to eat spirit fruits like they were seeds. After chatting for a while, Tao Yaoye took the initiative to say goodbye: I have to attend to some matters, so I''ll take my leave first. I''ll come to see Elder Brother again tomorrow. Take care, Junior Sister. Lu Yang waved goodbye. Even Lu Yang hadn''t noticed that Tao Yaoye had hidden a Recording Orb in her sleeve, capturing his childlike appearance. Tao Yaoye''s culinary skills were indeed excellent, comparable even to those of a Spirit Chef at the Spirit Transformation Level. The meals were exquisitely matched and made from cherished ingredients, highly beneficial for cultivation. Lu Yang ate while pondering a question. I''ve been at the Fairy Palace for several days now. Why did Junior Sister Tao only come now? Does it take that long to travel from the Seek Dao Sect to the Fairy Palace? Or did Junior Sister Tao just hear about it from Man Gu? Tao Yaoye stepped out of the Sinners'' Hall, raised her right hand to shield her eyes from the dazzling sunlight, and looked toward the person waiting at the entrance to the Sinners'' Hall for her. I really didn''t expect that you, Junior Sister Lan, would take the initiative to contact me and tell me about Senior Brother Lu''s situation. Chapter 956 Chapter 956: Chapter 955 Jointly Confronting the Enemy Chapter 956: Chapter 955 Jointly Confronting the Enemy Man Gu only told Dai Bufan about Lu Yang visiting the Laurel Fairy Palace and did not inform anyone else. Tao Yaoye came to the Fairy Palace in a hurry after receiving an urgent message from Lan Ting. Being able to see Elder Brother Lu Yang so up close already made the trip worthwhile. Lan Ting huffed coldly, It''s just because of a shortage of personnel. With Lu Yang confined in Sinners'' Hall, disciples of the Immortal Palace kept coming relentlessly to visit him. Lan Ting couldn''t support it all alone and had to ask for Tao Yaoye''s assistance. I didn''t expect even Junior Sister Lan to become so small, said Tao Yaoye, who, as an adult, felt a natural sense of superiority and didn''t bother arguing with the likes of a little one like Lan Ting. Lan Ting spoke calmly, There are benefits to being small. For example, I grew up with Senior Brother Lu as childhood sweethearts, an innocent romance. Such experiences, I presume, Junior Sister Tao, you might not be able to understand. The two stared intently at each other, trying to find a crack in the other''s expression. Unfortunately, it was futile. Forget it, why should I compete with a little one like you? Tell me the current situation. Lan Ting''s brows did not relax, It''s not very optimistic. I don''t know how many people in the Fairy Palace harbour hidden intentions towards Elder Brother Lu Yang. Anyway, there were quite a few who came under the guise of visiting him yesterday. And with this incident, once Elder Brother Lu Yang comes out, they''ll still find excuses to visit him. Indeed, it''s troublesome. There was already a Lan Ting competing for Elder Brother Lu Yang''s attention, and if the potential competitors in the Immortal Palace made contact with him and became rivals, it would be even harder to compete. It seems that the issue at hand is how to stop them from entering Sinners'' Hall to visit Elder Brother Lu Yang. How about we simply say Elder Brother Lu Yang is in seclusion and should not be disturbed? That won''t do. Once Elder Brother Lu Yang comes out, a simple question could reveal the lie. Moreover, if other people cannot visit Sinners'' Hall because of this reason, it also means we can''t go in. It was a rare opportunity to interact with Lu Yang in a special place like Sinners'' Hall. Visiting Lu Yang could increase their rapport. They could have conversations exclusive to them, share a laugh after talkingCit was an opportunity neither was willing to give up easily. They needed to find a solution that would work for everyone. Senior Sister Lan Ting, what are you doing standing here, and who is this a voice interrupted their thoughts. Lan Ting turned her head and saw that it was He Miao from the Refinement Chamber. It''s Junior Sister He Miao. Are you here to visit Elder Brother Lu Yang too? Let me introduce you, this is Tao Yaoye from the Seek Dao Sect, the one who developed the popular Dream Mirage. Tao Yaoye raised her hand to stop Lan Ting''s introduction, The Dream Mirage wasn''t solely my achievement. Elder Brother Lu Yang helped me a great deal. He really put a lot of thought into it, even coming up with the name ''Dream Mirage''. Nice to meet you, Senior Sister Tao. He Miao did not expect to meet the renowned Tao Yaoye, who seemed to have a special relationship with Elder Brother Lu Yang. I''m here for nothing else but to hear that Elder Brother Lu Yang has been placed in your Sinners'' Hall, so I came to visit. Tao Yaoye sighed, I just visited Elder Brother Lu Yang and found his place filled with baskets of fruit. He barely has space to set foot; the amount of Spirit Fruit is too much for one person to eat, isn''t it? Moreover, Elder Brother Lu Yang receives the Fairy Palace''s Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters all day, exhausting himself. There''s a prisoner confined next to him who seems to be ill, writhing on the floor and chuckling creepily. I don''t think he had much rest last night; he didn''t look very energetic when I saw him this morning. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following He Miao, more Disciples of the Immortal Palace arrived: An Qiuxia, Xia Tang, Huang Shan, Bu Lianxin Seeing that no one was entering Sinners'' Hall and seeing Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting talking so intently at the entrance, they felt awkward about passing between them to go inside. Who is this person? It''s Tao Yaoye, the inventor of the Dream Mirage, Elder Brother Lu Yang''s fellow sect member; she''s come to visit him. She is Tao Yaoye? The inventor of the Dream Mirage, meaning a continuous flow of Spirit Stones into Tao Yaoye''s pocket, her wealth was incomparable to her peers, and even those in the Body Integration Realm had few who could compare with her. Knowing the identity of the inventor Tao Yaoye, and hearing about her unusual relationship with Elder Brother Lu Yang, the disciples of the Immortal Palace naturally felt inferior to Tao Yaoye. I saw that Senior Brother is really not doing well in the Sinners'' Hall and was thinking of speaking to Palace Master Luo to see if we could stop visiting Elder Brother Lu Yang for now, which would be convenient for everyone. That''s not acceptable! Lan Ting quickly interjected, echoing the sentiments of the disciples of the Immortal Palace. To directly prevent visits to Elder Brother Lu Yang, wouldn''t that strip us of any reason to contact him? Tao Yaoye observed Lan Ting with interest, May I know on what grounds Junior Sister Lan is stopping me, is it because in the entire Immortal Palace, only you have the best relationship with him? Or is it because you have completed missions with him, and without regard for your own life, you''ve fought alongside him against the Rudder Master of the Eternity Sect? Lan Ting sighed, I do not have any noteworthy identity to speak of, it''s just that Elder Brother Lu Yang is, after all, the guest I invited, so it''s my responsibility if something goes wrong. Yesterday, many Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters went to visit Elder Brother Lu Yang, disturbing his rest, and I didn''t stop them; that was our Immortal Palace''s fault, so I hope we can correct this mistake in time. Since Junior Sister Tao thinks that there were too many visitors for Elder Brother Lu Yang yesterday, why not reduce the number of visits from today? Please oversee me, Junior Sister Tao. Tao Yaoye stared at Lan Ting for a while, deciding whether to trust her or not; finally, she exhaled and said, Very well, I''ll trust you this one time. Seeing that Tao Yaoye wouldn''t complain to the master, Lan Ting and the other disciples of the Immortal Palace heaved a sigh of relief. Lan Ting stood on a large rock, waving her hand to draw everyone''s attention. Fellow Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters, I''m sure you all heard the agreement I just made with Junior Sister Tao. Everyone recognized Lan Ting''s status; Lu Yang was invited by her, and she had shared life-and-death experiences with him; she also stopped Tao Yaoye from seeking out the Palace Master, so she could represent them in making an agreement with Tao Yaoye. Elder Brother Lu Yang already knows of our Immortal Palace''s hospitality and manners, but the continuous visits have indeed inconvenienced him, and I bear the main responsibility. In order to let Elder Brother Lu Yang get proper rest, I think the best way is for all Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters to prepare meals, and I will bring the meals on behalf of everyone to visit Elder Brother Lu Yang. To make Elder Brother Lu Yang aware of everyone''s kindness, I will inform him whose cooking the meals are from. The crowd murmured amongst themselves, if they could make Elder Brother Lu Yang eat their cooking and leave a deep impression, that seemed like an acceptable solution. Tao Yaoye frowned and stepped forward, Elder Brother Lu Yang has a limited appetite, preparing too much food will go to waste, three meals a day is sufficient. Then how shall we choose who will cook, draw lots? Lan Ting quickly said, We visit Elder Brother Lu Yang to ensure he can rest well and eat well. Since that''s the case, might as well select based on cooking skills, whoever cooks the best can go visit Elder Brother Lu Yang and deliver the meals. Lan Ting understood Tao Yaoye''s suggestion, a cooking skills contest would prevent people from competing with her over the right to visit Elder Brother Lu Yang, turning into an internal struggle over who could cook the tastiest meals that would leave a deep impression on Elder Brother Lu Yang. Chapter 957 Chapter 957: 956 Chapter Out of Control Chapter 957: 956 Chapter Out of Control Lu Yang found that these past few days had been noticeably more leisurely; only Tao Yaoye and Lan Ting came to deliver his meals, and no one else visited him. This was what normal prison life should be like; the constant stream of visitors he had before was definitely not normal. Although what was normal or not didn''t really have much to do with him, as it was Fairy Eternity who was in prison. Chasing Moon True Person observed Lu Yang secretly during the daytime, always feeling that Lu Yang seemed to be in a state of silly happiness most of the time, a pure joy that she had never encountered before. Even if she used her Dao Fruit Outline to maintain a state of joy, she couldn''t achieve such purity. Could this be the legendary heart of an innocent child? The heart of an innocent child was a state all cultivators pursued, but as far as Chasing Moon True Person was aware, no one had achieved it yet. What a strange kid. Eh, is my cultivation level coming back? Lu Yang felt his cultivation level gradually rising, from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment all the way to the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation. Looks like my body will soon return to its original form, said Fairy Eternity, feeling somewhat regretful that Little Yang was finally going to grow up. Sure enough, after half a day, white smoke emerged from Lu Yang''s body, blocking the view. Lu Yang quickly took the opportunity to grab some appropriate clothes from his Identity Jade, finally returning to his original form. Phew, it''s much more convenient to move around in my original form. Lu Yang jumped on the spot twice, cherishing his current state immensely. Not to mention anything else, at the very least, he could now pick up a Spirit Fruit with one hand, unlike when he was in the form of a child and needed both hands to hold it. Now that I''ve returned to my original form, it means that all the sisters of the Fairy Palace should have changed back as well. Snow Daoist, I''ll be taking my leave first, Lu Yang said, bidding farewell to Xue Shilou with cupped hands. Five days had passed, and he could leave Sinners'' Hall now. Chasing Moon True Person watched Lu Yang''s figure until he disappeared, as if enlightened. To perfect the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, it was most important to experience the myriad feelings of life, and observing Lu Yang these past few days had given her a great understanding of the emotion of joy. She summoned the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo secretly; it looked like seven building blocks pieced together, starting to solidify. Pure joy Strange, why do I feel that besides feeling joy, that kid Lu Yang also seems to like himself? Chasing Moon True Person furrowed her brows, unable to understand Lu Yang''s state. Is it self-love? It doesn''t quite seem like it. Pure joy liking oneself Chasing Moon True Person kept recalling her observations of Lu Yang over the past few days, finding them more and more incomprehensible the more she thought about them. The Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo in her palm trembled continuously, as if it was about to fall apart. Chasing Moon True Person''s complexion changed drastically: This is bad Elder Morran, I will take my leave now, Lu Yang said as he bid farewell to Elder Morran, officially leaving Sinners'' Hall. Elder Morran was quite reluctant to see Lu Yang go; with the boy around, Sinners'' Hall had been much livelier inside and out, providing her with plenty of inspiration for her creativity. I''m finally out, Lu Yang said, stretching his neck as he left Sinners'' Hall. Without the suppression of the Array Method, he could now freely use the mana he had recovered. I should go find Junior Sister Tao first. He had stayed in the first guest room, so Junior Sister Tao should be living next door. It was a long way from Sinners'' Hall to the guest rooms, and with no special ban on flying within the Fairy Palace, Lu Yang could only walk back to the guest rooms. By the way, Little Yang, you might run into a bit of trouble in a moment, Fairy Eternity suddenly reminded him. A little trouble? Lu Yang didn''t understand. This was Laurel Fairy Palace; what trouble could there be? Elder Brother Lu Yang, you''ve come out. A familiar voice sounded; Lu Yang turned his head and saw it was He Miao, who had visited him before. So it''s Sister He Miao, thank you for your concern. It looks like you''ve also returned to normal, which is truly a cause for celebration Before Lu Yang could finish his sentence, He Miao threw herself into his arms, her eyes watery as she gazed up at him. Sister He Miao, what danger have you encountered? Lu Yang was taken aback by her actions. Senior Brother, I like you! Ah? Lu Yang was even more at a loss. Senior Brother, how about we descend the mountain together and wander the ends of the earth, exploring the mysteries of the world? Hold on, hold on, Sister He Miao, please calm down for a moment, Lu Yang said, holding He Miao''s shoulders, sensing that something was amiss. Isn''t this a bit too impulsive? We should sit down and talk this over slowly Is it that you like someone else? Senior Brother, you can only like me! Behind He Miao, a jade vase flew out, emitting a soft beam of light from its mouth. Lu Yang''s hair stood on end; he had heard from Lan Ting that despite appearing gentle, this beam of light contained the effects of a fixation technique and absolutely must not be caught in its glow! Lu Yang took a quick step back and sprung away, narrowly dodging the jade vase''s assault and turned to run for his life. Senior Brother, you can''t escape! Beneath He Miao''s feet, a leaf appeared, enlarging into what resembled a small boat, capable of gliding on the snow. Never mind whether he could escape; he needed to run first and foremost. He Miao''s cultivation level was not as high as Lu Yang''s, and even with the Fei Ye Leaf, she was much slower than Lu Yang, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief. All of a sudden, another figure appeared by chance, surprised to see Lu Yang racing towards them. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sister An Qiuxia, you should go check on Sister He Miao; something seems to have happened to her Forget about Sister He, Senior Brother, you''re mine! An Qiuxia summoned a golden page that shimmered with light, and countless characters flew out, turning into ropes that shot towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang, not daring to touch these ropes, hurriedly dodged and once again fled. Why run, stand still! An Qiuxia called out sweetly, stepping onto the golden page and flying after Lu Yang. With An Qiuxia in front and He Miao behind, Lu Yang had no choice but to escape to the left. Soon after, Sister Xia Tang blocked his path, followed by Sisters Qing Feng, Ming Jing, Luo Luo each displaying their divine abilities, all aiming to capture Lu Yang. What''s going on here! Lu Yang suddenly remembered the little trouble mentioned by Fairy Eternity. This trouble didn''t look small at all! Bai Ri that girl hasn''t mastered her cultivation, the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo has lost control. As for the effects, it seems like all the cultivators in the Fairy Palace have developed a liking for you? The Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo even tried to control me, but my cultivation is high; a mere Dao Fruit Embryo dares not trouble me. However, these cultivators can''t withstand it. Shouldn''t we go find Senior Chasing Moon now to have her interrupt the use of the Dao Fruit Embryo? Once the Dao Fruit Embryo goes out of control, it''s not something that little girl Bai Ri can handle. But it''s not a big problem; when night falls and Bai Ye appears, it will naturally interrupt the use of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo. Lu Yang looked back at the Fairy Palace sisters who seemed determined to tear him apart and felt a sense of despair. But it''s only morning right now! This is bad; the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo has gone out of control, intensifying everyone''s possessiveness over that boy Lu Yang! Chasing Moon True Person was sweating profusely as she persistently tried to gain control over the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, but to no avail. Chapter 958 Chapter 958: Chapter 957: Battle Royale Chapter 958: Chapter 957: Battle Royale Practicing cultivation is never without risks, right? Once you embark on the path of cultivation, you''re bound to encounter battles, Thunder Tribulations, falls, and the like. Even as a Semi-Immortal, you''re not an exception. You might face failure when Crossing the Immortal Tribulation or lose control of the Dao Fruit Outline. Fairy Eternity tries to argue, with all seriousness, that this is all normal. It''s probably because Bai Ri grasped some emotion she shouldn''t have, something beyond her understanding, and that''s why the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Outline went out of control. Look at you back in Wild State, complaining about your lack of luck in love affairs. Now look how good you have it, with so many people liking you. Speaking of which, the guy who formed a Harem Golden Core faced a similar situation before he died. You might as well consider yourself a mimic of an Ancient Semi-Immortal. But I didn''t form a Harem Golden Core! Lu Yang exclaimed in despair. Elder Brother Lu Yang, stop right there! Senior Brother, I like you! How about we retire to the countryside together and stay by each other''s side forever? Lu Yang didn''t dare to stop for a step, knowing that if he slowed down even a bit, he''d be pinned down by numerous Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters C a fate most dire! Lu Yang transmitted his voice to the girls behind him, trying to incite infighting: I appreciate the feelings of all the Senior and Junior Sisters, but there''s only one of me, and so many of you. Even if you catch me, how can you decide who gets to keep me? Then we''ll just have to split Senior Brother between us! Lu Yang gasped in horror. Why did this method sound so eerily familiar? Right, I can change my fate by renaming myself! Lu Yang suddenly remembered he still had this trump card up his sleeve, the Causality Supernatural Power. He released his Spiritual Sense to scan behind him and found that they hadn''t slowed down in the slightest. Lu Yin, let''s be together forever! Senior Brother, alive or dead, you belong to me! Fairy, why isn''t it working? Lu Yin hastily asked. Of course it won''t work. Renaming yourself can only fool lower-level tribulations like the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation. You''ve been locked onto by the Dao Fruit Outline, which is much higher-level than the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation. You can''t fool it. I suppose once you''ve cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you might be able to deceive the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo with renaming. If I were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and still being chased, it should be me chasing them! No, wait, why would I chase them? Seeing that renaming himself was ineffective, Lu Yin had no choice but to change his name back. In this critical situation, Lu Yang couldn''t care less about the Immortal Palace''s rule against flying. He stepped onto the Sword Washing Pool and took off, and, surely, this had to fall under the special circumstances allowed by the Immortal Palace rules. As a true Sword Cultivator, when Lu Yang stepped onto the Sword Washing Pool, his speed increased dramatically, and he quickly distanced himself from the pursuing crowd, leaving only a blurry figure in the vast snow. Suddenly, attacks came from both the left and the right, all aimed to bind or restrain him. The Sword Washing Pool, having its own Spirituality, automatically raised its altitude, narrowly avoiding the assaults from both sides. Two more Disciples of the Immortal Palace joined the pursuit of Lu Yang! No good, at this rate I''m bound to be caught eventually. Lu Yang realized that, despite flying quickly, he couldn''t cope with so many people catching up and setting up blockades. An attack could appear unexpectedly, and with energy waning over time, a single slip could lead to capture. Lu Yang urged the Sword Washing Pool to accelerate further, temporarily throwing off his pursuers, before he leaped down and burrowed into the ground. Tree Planting Spell! Two Lu Yangs emerged from underground, one the real Lu Yang, the other a Wooden Avatar dressed in leafy garments. The primordial spirit flew out and entered the Wooden Avatar, so that he wouldn''t have to distract himself controlling it. Lu Yang had the Wooden Avatar change into identical clothes, then he put it on the Sword Washing Pool and sent it flying away quickly. There''s Elder Brother Lu Yang! Chase him! Lu Yang hid underground, watching the primordial spirit flee in embarrassment, deeply moved. You must not get caught. No one chased after him, so Lu Yang''s pressure plummeted, and he sighed in relief. Even when he stopped, he could feel his heart pounding violently, scared out of his wits. Go to the Sinners'' Hall Forget it, can''t count on Senior Chasing Moon, I have to find Palace Master Luo for help The Body Integration Realm should be unaffected, right? It seemed like there was no one from the Body Integration Realm chasing me just now. Lu Yang dared not bet on whether the Body Integration Realm was unaffected; if he walked into a trap, then the joke would be on him. Seems like I''ve arrived at the guest rooms. Lu Yang looked up at the ground and realized that, before he knew it, he had come to the place where he was staying. It''s also good to go back and rest first. Lu Yang emerged from the ground and did not dare to use his Spiritual Sense to explore, worried that the disciples of the Immortal Palace would detect him. Lu Yang peeked here and there, walking close to the walls, where the eaves above allowed him to be more concealed. Just as Lu Yang was about to open the door, the wooden door suddenly opened, and a cool, jade hand pulled Lu Yang inside, giving him a big scare. Upon seeing the owner of the jade hand, Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, and clutching his chest with lingering fear, he said, You scared me to death; turns out it''s Junior Sister Lan. Senior Brother, are you all right? I saw just now that many people were chasing you, asked Lan Ting with concern. I''m fine, I used a little trick to deceive them away. It''s good that Senior Brother is fine, Lan Ting said, a faint smile playing at the corners of her mouth as she quietly closed the room door. Back in a familiar place, Lu Yang couldn''t help but relax, saying casually with his back to Lan Ting, I suspect it''s the collapse of Senior Chasing Moon''s Dao Fruit Outline that caused everyone in the Immortal Palace to fall for me Lu Yang realized something was wrong abruptlyCLan Ting was also part of everyone in the Immortal Palace, wasn''t she? And why was Lan Ting in his room? Whoosh, Lan Ting flung out two strands of her blue dress ribbons, which like Flood Dragons, instantly coiled around Lu Yang. Junior Sister, you Lu Yang''s expression changed slightly, he had been careless. Lan Ting stretched out her slender jade hand, stroked Lu Yang''s chest through his clothes, then with a light push, knocked Lu Yang onto the bed. She lay on top of him, her warm and soft voice tingling in his ear, Senior Brother, you belong to me. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clang, the room door was kicked open, and Tao Yaoye, holding a red paper umbrella, stood at the entrance, furious, Junior Sister Lan, how dare you run away! So what if I ran away, first come first served! Tao Yaoye used the umbrella as a sword, thrusting it towards Lan Ting, who somehow produced an axe and blocked the red paper umbrella with it held across her chest. The axe flowed smoothly in her hands, obviously well-practiced. Lu Yang took advantage of the squabble between the two women to bounce up from the bed. As he was bound by the dress ribbons, he hopped out like a zombie. Senior Brother, where are you running to! Lan Ting grabbed hold of Lu Yang, pulling him into her arms, and fought against Tao Yaoye single-handedly. Tao Yaoye opened her red paper umbrella, unleashing her Illusionary Realm, making Lan Ting''s eyes glazed over, entrapped in an illusion. Elder Brother Lu Yang is mine! Tao Yaoye took the chance to snatch Lu Yang away. Don''t even think about it! Lan Ting easily broke the temporary illusion and used the ribbons to pull Lu Yang back. Lu Yang was passed back and forth between the two women like an object. The two women were evenly matched, and realizing that whoever held Lu Yang would be put at a disadvantage, they reluctantly set him aside for the time being. Elder Brother Lu Yang is mine! A third figure appeared at the doorway and joined the fight. Senior Sister Jinghong?! Chapter 959 Chapter 959: Chapter 958 Sudden Appearance of the Invaders Chapter 959: Chapter 958 Sudden Appearance of the Invaders The existence of the black ancient ring listened to the description of Senior Sister Jinghong, her voice as unruffled as an ancient well. The disciples of the Immortal Palace are driven by the desires deep in their hearts to vie for Junior Brother Lu. It reminds me of a tragic incident from ancient times. Was it someone who caused the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to spiral out of control, or does Junior Brother Lu have intricate ties with the Harem Golden Core, forming a connection with an ancient figure who helped him condense his Harem Golden Core, brewing the disaster we see today? Since no Integration Period Cultivator has entered the fray for the struggle, it indicates that those cultivators differ greatly from Junior Brother Lu and harbor no desire for him. Disciple, regardless of how the situation unfolds, do not descend into battle. This person is far more dangerous than you can imagine. But Master, I I also like Junior Brother Lu! Senior Sister Jinghong realized her heart was pounding fiercely; the thought of Junior Brother Lu ignited an indescribable possessiveness within her, a longing to claim him for herself. Indeed, Master instructed her not to associate with Junior Brother Lu, yet she had heard many of his stories; she had grown somewhat fond of him, and under today''s inexplicable change, these feelings had intensified uncontrollably! A nasal voice emanated from within the black ancient ring, Hmm? Then you should quickly enter the small world of the ancient ring. I will suppress it for you Please allow your disciple this indulgence just once, Master! The corner of the existence in the black ancient ring twitched. Junior Brother Lu Yang is mine! Senior Sister Jinghong, wielding a pair of daggers, interjected herself between Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye, perfectly defusing their attacks. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who would have thought Senior Sister Jinghong has been concealing her strength all this time, Lan Ting noticed as soon as they clashed. Not to boast, but in the Immortal Palace, where geniuses were as common as clouds, her talent was extremely formidable. With her initial stage of Spirit Transformation cultivation level, she could barely match the renowned combat prowess of a Mid-stage Transforming Spirit senior sister. Yet Senior Sister Jinghong, who was not known for her combat prowess in her Mid-stage Transforming Spirit, stood equal to her in combat, signifying that Senior Sister Jinghong was definitely not as simple as she appeared to be on the surface. The strong shall only belong to the strong! declared Senior Sister Jinghong, asserting her dominion and showing not a hint of retreat in a two-against-one battle. True to her name, Jinghong moved like a startling swan. She navigated the cramped space with high-speed maneuvers that even a Kun Peng from the Kunpeng Clan using the Extreme Speed Technique could scarcely match. The three of them were embroiled in combat, the scene growing more chaotic by the moment. Junior Brother Lu finally saw an opportunity to flee, shrinking himself down with the Inch-shrinking Technique, but Lan Ting''s dress straps, enhanced with some unknown magic skill, shrank in sync with him and remained firmly bound to him. Should I cut off the dress straps? Junior Brother Lu noted that Lan Ting constantly used her dress straps as a weapon and was concerned that it might be her Life-bound Magical Treasure. If he rashly cut it, he might hurt her. Fairy Eternity conveniently assured him, Oh, don''t worry about that, the real Life-bound Magical Treasure of Lan girl is the axe in her hand. What? In an instant, Junior Brother Lu''s impression of Lan Ting underwent a significant change. Regardless, now was not the time for such considerations. As long as he wouldn''t harm Junior Sister Lan Ting, that was all that mattered. Junior Brother Lu drew his Green Peak Sword and effortlessly sliced open the dress straps, freeing himself from his bonds. Senior Sister, shouldn''t we step in and stop this? Elder Zhu Hong said, as she glanced at a Water Mirror in front of her, which reflected Junior Brother Lu bound up and his wooden avatar being pursued by countless disciples of the Immortal Palace. Luo Hongxia received a voice transmission from Senior Chasing Moon and understood the full story. She snorted coldly, Why the rush? Let''s wait until that boy Lu Yang is truly captured before we intervene. You didn''t see her on the first day she was locked in the Sinners'' Hall; the disciples delivering prison meals were endless. To the ignorant, it would seem as if our Immortal Palace was his harem. He needs to be frightened a bit, to deter him from recklessly starting a harem. Don''t run, Junior Brother Lu Yang! Lan Ting noticed that her dress straps had been cut by Junior Brother Lu and quickly set off to chase after him. But Tao Yaoye and Senior Sister Jinghong would hardly give her the opportunity, jointly blocking her at the door. Fine, fine, fine, you''ve forced my hand! Lan Ting had almost reached Junior Brother Lu''s garment when her opportunity was thwarted by the two of them, and since Junior Brother Lu was not here, there was no longer any need to maintain her image. The dress straps on the ground, severed into several pieces, reconnected seamlessly, as good as new, no different than before being damaged. Lan Ting wrapped her skirt belt around the axe, and with a gentle sway, the axe spun with a whoosh, its power astonishing. Lu Yang fled in a miserable state, not daring to stop for a moment. If Lan Ting and her two companions were to join forces, he was certain that escape would be impossible. The guest rooms aren''t safe anymore, huh. Don''t be afraid, Junior Brother. Senior Sister will protect you. A figure suddenly appeared and dragged Lu Yang away. When Lu Yang looked up, it was actually Senior Sister Jinghong! That shouldn''t be right. Wasn''t Senior Sister Jinghong still fighting in the guest rooms? What''s fighting in the guest room is a clone she refined. Honestly, that girl''s skill in refining avatars is quite impressive. It seems she has learned her artifact refining technique well. Junior Brother Lu, let''s leave the Fairy Palace and wander the world together. Senior Sister Jinghong hugged Lu Yang tightly, her ample figure making it difficult for him to breathe. As expected of one who studies artifact refining, her strength was surprisingly formidable, and Lu Yang struggled to break free. Senior Chasing Moon, your sins are truly heinous! Lu Yang had cursed Chasing Moon True Person several times in his heart. It''s one thing for your Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to be out of control, leading all Fairy Palace disciples to fancy you, but how did it turn into them all liking me? Shrink Inch, Earth Shrinking! Lu Yang instantly shrank and burrowed into the ground. However, Senior Sister Jinghong was no easy target; she seemed to use some magic skill that allowed her to burrow as well. Moreover, she was burrowing faster than Lu Yang. Unable to use his sword-flying ability underground, Lu Yang had no choice but to emerge and fly close to the ground. He feared being discovered by other Fairy Palace disciples if he flew too high. Senior Sister Jinghong took out a flying shuttle, personally refined by her, with a speed that was no less than Lu Yang''s sword-flying. Someone has infiltrated the Fairy Palace. Fairy Eternity frowned. Ah? Who? Fairy Eternity''s abrupt statement caught Lu Yang off guard. Don''t know who it is, but there are at least two from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and they don''t seem to come with good intentions. How did they get in? What about the Sect Protection Array of the Fairy Palace? They knew how to disarm the Sect Protection Array and bypassed the Fairy Palace''s detection. So what do we do now, inform the Fairy Palace? Compared to being chased by a bunch of Fairy Palace disciples, having unidentified Transcendance Tribulation Stage intruders in the Fairy Palace seemed a trivial matter. It''s awkward to directly inform the Fairy Palace, as I''d have trouble explaining how I came to know about it. Fairy, tell me where they are? They just passed through the Fairy Palace entrance. That''s just perfect then. Lu Yang made a turn with his Green Peak Sword beneath his feet and headed straight for the Fairy Palace entrance. He was willing to bet that Luo Hongxia definitely knew about his situation and was observing this area; perhaps Chasing Moon True Person was doing the same. So with that in mind, he was going to lead the intruders into their line of sight! Since the intruders used Invisibility Technique and couldn''t be seen directly, even with Fairy Eternity pointing out their exact location, Lu Yang could only see a vast expanse of snow. Using his Spiritual Sense, Lu Yang saw the relentless Senior Sister Jinghong throwing a rope. He swiftly turned around, causing the rope to miss and strike toward the vast expanse of snow. Just my luck. A figure appeared, muttering as it shattered the rope. He had been well-hidden, but the sudden attack forced him to counter. Invaders! Luo Hongxia rose up suddenly, realizing something was terribly wrong. Through the Water Mirror, she targeted the invader and shot out a column of green light! Chapter 960 Chapter 960: 959 Chapter Subduing Demons and Exorcisms Chapter 960: 959 Chapter Subduing Demons and Exorcisms Facing the cyan light column that Luo Hongxia had struck through the air, it was as if there was an invisible barrier in front of the invaders, blocking the attack. Seems we''ve been discovered, huh. Another invader appeared, grinning broadly, and since they''d been found by the people of the Fairy Palace, there was no longer any need to hide. The issue was not significant; after all, their original intention was to cause chaos it was merely a matter of starting their plan earlier than expected. Who are you! Luo Hongxia rushed over, holding the Restraining Light Treasure Box, staring intently at the two people. From the ease with which they had deflected her attacks, it was clear that both of them were at least at the Middle Tribulation Stage. Sneaking into the Fairy Palace without a greeting indicated that they had malicious intentions. Senior Sister Jinghong, run fast! Seeing that a fight was about to break out, Lu Yang pulled the still unresponsive Jinghong aside to a safe spot, ensuring she wouldn''t be affected by the battle. Merely at the Body Integration Realm, and you deem yourself worthy of knowing our names the cultivators of the future truly lack manners. The smiling invader slightly opened his eyes, gazing at Luo Hongxia with ominous red light flickering in his pupils. Luo Hongxia trembled, feeling as if she was in a boundless hell, with the stench of blood and mountains of corpses assaulting her senses. Why must the two of you bully a junior? Wouldn''t that seem demeaning? A silver-haired old woman suddenly appeared, standing in front of Luo Hongxia, and with a light tap of her cane, the illusion before Luo Hongxia''s eyes vanished instantly. Patriarch Fang. This person was one of the pillars of the Fairy Palace, the venerable Fang Ci, whose seniority was so great that even the Master Jiesha of the Hanging Temple would have to address her as a senior. As individuals at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you two are certainly not nameless. Hiding your identities does not befit those who Pass Tribulation. Who exactly are you, and what business brings you to our Fairy Palace? We are under the command of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, tasked with the duties of subduing demons and exorcising evil, and we have come to your palace to borrow the Tree Ancestor. You are the Demon-Subduing God Lord and the Demon-Removing God Lord?! The Great Qian Dynasty promotes the worship of incense, and everyone from Emperor Qian of Mid-heaven to various cultivators has some relationship with incense. By enjoying the benefits of incense worship, they assume the corresponding responsibilities. For example, subduing demons and exorcising evil to protect the peace. Like the Rivers and Mountains Monarch who appeared in the East Sea, known for waging battles far and wide and expanding territories, he was honored with the name due to the incense offerings of the lands and rivers. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though the Demon-Subduing God Lord and the Demon-Removing God Lord weren''t as powerful as the Rivers and Mountains Monarch, they were still well-known Divine Monarchs of their time, also at the Middle Tribulation Stage. Borrow the Tree Ancestor? Patriarch Fang chuckled coldly, sneaking into the Fairy Palace in such a stealthy manner hardly seemed like they had come to borrow anything. I''m afraid you will be disappointed. The Tree Ancestor cannot leave the Great Snow Mountain; it cannot be borrowed. No matter, smiled the Demon-Subduing God Lord. Even the deceased Tree Ancestor has the power to strengthen the soul, which is good enough for us. They did not choose to take the Tree Ancestor away during the early stages of the Great Qian, Great Yu, and Great Xia periods because the Tree Ancestor didn''t live long enough back then, and the quality wasn''t sufficient. But now, after three hundred thousand years, the Tree Ancestor must have become an Immortal Object, worthy of the Emperor. In their eyes, the so-called Laurel Fairy Palace was nothing more than a sect tasked with guarding and caring for the Laurel Tree Ancestor. You''re courting death! Patriarch Fang became furious. The Laurel Tree Ancestor was the foundation of the Fairy Palace, and with Luo Hongxia reporting that it had developed Spiritual Wisdom, becoming a true being, how could she possibly allow any harm to come to it? Her cane transformed into a jade dragon coiling high in the sky, its breath forming frost, intending to freeze the two Divine Monarchs into ice statues! The Demon-Removing God Lord sighed, The cultivators of later generations really don''t know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to make a move against us. Subdue the demon, show her some colors, and let her know what it means to respect the elders. The Demon-Subduing God Lord was skilled at capturing and killing various demon beasts. He transformed into a hundred-zhang giant, wielding a divine halberd, and smashed it towards the jade dragon. The jade dragon roared, spewing out frost that froze the Demon-Subduing God Lord into a massive ball of ice. But the ice quickly shattered, and he struggled to swing his divine halberd, wrestling with the jade dragon. Late Tribulation Stage! Patriarch Fang''s heart sank as he determined the realm of the Demon-Subduing God Lord after their brief exchange. Judging from how the Demon-Removing God Lord had commanded the Demon-Subduing God Lord earlier, Patriarch Fang feared that the Demon-Removing God Lord''s cultivation level was even higher than that of the Demon-Subduing God Lord! Was it just that some are stronger even in the Late Tribulation Stage, or could it be Semi-Immortal? As the two great Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators clashed, the entire Great Snow Mountain quaked, and even the underground Sinners'' Hall was unstable. Is it finally starting, and so soon too? Qu Ling revealed a smile of triumph. She had been sentenced to lifelong imprisonment, never to leave the Sinners'' Hall. If she wanted to leave, she had to find another way. She could gather news from outside through newly imprisoned criminals and likewise have those who were released after serving their sentence pass messages on. For instance, just recently a prisoner who was released after serving his sentence for theft was told by her the method to break the Sect Protection Array. She instructed him to take this information to the top auction in the black market, preferably selling it to major powers like the Great Qian Dynasty, Heavenly Court Sect, Demon Nation, or Dragon Palace. The condition for auctioning the method was to cause a great disturbance at the Fairy Palace, allowing her the opportunity to escape. Patriarch Fang was only in the Middle Tribulation Stage and could not match the Demon-Subduing God Lord who was in the Late Tribulation Stage. The Divine Monarch danced with the giant halberd as if back in the era where he was invincible; with the halberd''s descent, the force was enough to smash the jade dragon into two pieces! Patriarch Fang hastily cast a magic skill to block the halberd, but how could a hastily conjured magic skill withstand the charged divine halberd? But suddenly, a bitter sorrow arose from within the Demon-Subduing God Lord. Memories flooded his mind, and overcome with sadness, he could not muster any strength. The divine halberd clanked to the ground as he covered his face and wept bitterly. Why did that Demon-Removing kid get promoted while I''m still stuck here, simply because he bribed the higher-ups? And Rivers and Mountains Monarch, after I had finally resolved to bribe him, he promised to help me get promoted; why did he just die so abruptly Wait, something''s wrong, who''s playing tricks?! A delicate figure hovered in the air, looking down at the Demon-Subduing God Lord with disdain. You come to my Fairy Palace, wanting to kill Little Ye, and you still have the face to ask who I am? Are all you old things so shameless? When the Demon-Subduing God Lord and the Demon-Removing God Lord saw that petite figure, fear spread uncontrollably in their hearts. A chill ran from their feet all the way to their crown, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, without the slightest thought of resistance. Who was this delicate figure, and why did she seem to contain an endless amount of terrifying power that could crush them a thousand times over with just a thought? It was as if they were facing the Emperor himself! Has Senior Chasing Moon finally finished with the Dao Fruit Outline? Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he wouldn''t have to hide in the Fairy Palace like a rat dodging the street anymore. Senior Sister Jinghong returned to her original appearance, her shyness making her quickly pull her hand away from Lu Yang''s. Thinking back on everything that had just happened made her cheeks burn hot, and she dared not look directly at Junior Brother Lu Yang. To divert her attention, she secretly informed the Black Ancient Ring about everything happening now. An ancient voice echoed from within the Black Ancient Ring, If I had known that a Seven Emotions Dao Fruit could be used in this way, I would have formed one. Fairy Eternity raised an eyebrow. Why was this girl called Jinghong talking to a ring; was there someone in the ring? Chapter 961 Chapter 961: Chapter 960 Who Says It''s 3 Against 1 Chapter 961: Chapter 960 Who Says It''s 3 Against 1 Fairy, what''s wrong? Nothing much, it''s just that little girl named Startling Swan was talking to her ring just now; there might be someone inside the ring. Lu Yang''s heart stirred, and he immediately felt a sense of camaraderie with Senior Sister Jinghong. Presumably, the ring of Senior Sister Jinghong also housed a Great Cultivator with quite a background. When silent, all was well, but once it spoke, the sense of imposing presence would tumble down, chattering incessantly day by day, with no use during cultivation, it all depended on oneself. Fairy, did Senior Chasing Moon use the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to make these two Divine Monarchs so scared? Not a bad insight, you''ve got three parts of this immortal''s skill. Immortal Fairy Eternity felt extremely gratified and didn''t regret painstakingly teaching Lu Yang, which allowed him to have such discernment today. That girl Bai Ri is quite clever, she instilled the Fear of Seven Emotions in those two, so in the eyes of whatever Divine Monarchs they are, Bai Ri''s image must have become equivalent to the person they fear the most. In ancient times, why didn''t the Semi-Immortals who didn''t master the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Outline use this method? Then, Fairy, do you know what they wanted Bai Ye for? Hmm, the dead Laurel Tree only has the effect of strengthening the soul, so I guess someone needs to strengthen their soul. They seem to have a rather high status in the Great Qian Dynasty, probably for the Immortals of the Great Qian Dynasty. Who is this little girl? Once the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo was no longer out of control, the Disciples of the Immortal Palace stopped chasing Lu Yang and instead turned their attention to the disturbance at the entrance of the Immortal Palace. They thought Chasing Moon True Person was small and frail, perhaps another sister poisoned. However, they quickly dismissed this possibilityCthe little girl seemed more powerful than Patriarch Fang, she must be some important figure. Who are you! the two Divine Monarchs trembled like sieves, their overwhelming fear preventing them from thinking about anything else. You are not worthy to know. True Person Chasing Moon would, of course, not admit that this little one was her. Patriarch Fang saw that Luo Hongxia looked surprised, and quietly sent a message, Little Luo, do you recognize this senior? It''s our Ancestor Chasing Moon. What?! Patriarch Fang exclaimed, she had seen Ancestor Chasing Moon before, who was gorgeously unparalleled then, radiantly beautiful, how could she have turned into a little one now; failing in cultivation practice didn''t work like this, right? Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Don''t ask for details, Ancestor Chasing Moon doesn''t want me to tell. Oh. Just as the two Divine Monarchs were about to surrender and admit defeat, suddenly a complex and magnificent gold talisman flashed between their brows, instantly clearing their minds. Something''s wrong, we''ve been tricked! the Divine Monarchs finally realized their previous state was nowhere near normal. Fortunately, we have the body-protection talismans bestowed by our lord. Just now you were made to show sorrow, and now you and I both feel fear, be careful, the Dao Fruit Outline the opponent grasps is related to emotions, it might be the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Outline recorded in ancient texts! Having regained his normal state, the Demon-Removing God Lord immediately analyzed the situation and was not far off. It was troublesome, matters of emotions were elusive; his mastery of the Vajra Dao Fruit Outline was not adept at contending with this kind of Dao Fruit Outline. And they could not keep using talismans given by the Emperor; sooner or later, they would run out. The Cultivators of later generations have indeed produced a few capable ones. ` The two Divine Monarchs, who had emerged from the chaotic era at the dawn of the Great Qian Dynasty, immediately thought of a way to alleviate the situation. Thus I have heard, the Vajra Ultimate Technique cannot be destroyed by anyone, yet it can destroy everything. Such is also the wisdom The two Divine Monarchs chanted Buddhist scriptures at the same time, subduing the unruly mind and steadying their hearts. Although they could not completely resist the influence of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, they could significantly weaken it. At the very least, they wouldn''t be afraid to take action against Chasing Moon True Person. I will assist the senior! Patriarch Fang feigned ignorance of Chasing Moon True Person''s identity, referring to her as Senior, and came forward to support. Vajra Demon-Removing! A golden glow appeared around the body of the Demon-Removing God Lord, with a red dot between his eyebrows, resembling an Arhat from the western Buddha CountryCthree heads and six arms, holding six Vajra Pestles, and with two facesCone kindly and the other fierce. Chasing Moon True Person''s arms transformed into a wooden longspear. Although it was made of wood, it was part of the Laurel Tree Ancestor, and there were few materials under the Heavens that could match its strength. Accompanied by petals, the Laurel Fairy Longspear was thrown, piercing through the void and hitting the Demon-Removing God Lord''s abdomen. The Demon-Removing God Lord extended his Vajra Hand and easily snapped the Laurel Fairy Longspear. There wasn''t even a tiny scratch left on his abdomen. Temporarily strengthening her own Dao Fruit Embryo, indeed she is a Semi-Immortal, Chasing Moon True Person thought to herself. She was not skilled in offensive techniques and realized that she would have difficulty defeating him in the short term. Two against two, let''s see what the cultivators of later generations are capable of! The three faces of the Demon-Removing God Lord laughed simultaneously, exuding an indescribable eeriness. Who said it''s two against two? Chasing Moon True Person smiled faintly, making the Demon-Removing God Lord feel that something was off. The Divine Halberd swept across, striking directly at the waist of the Demon-Removing God Lord. Demon-Subduing, what are you doing! The Demon-Removing God Lord roared in anger, as the Demon-Subduing God Lord unexpectedly struck him. They were too close, so he had no time to react. Luckily he was in a Vajra state; otherwise, the hit just now could have seriously injured him. The Demon-Subduing God Lord''s eyes were bloodshot and he was gasping for air as he looked at Demon-Removing God Lord. Only upon hearing the Demon-Removing God Lord scold him with a Buddhist chant did he sober up. I, I don''t know I just thought you looked quite unpleasant and wanted to strike you, the Demon-Subduing God Lord hurriedly explained. How about now, still think it''s two against two? Chasing Moon True Person sneered contemptuously. When fighting a Semi-Immortal with the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, the more people involved, the easier it was for internal conflicts to arise due to emotional manipulation. Even though the Demon-Subduing God Lord also recited the scriptures, he was not a Semi-Immortal, meaning his state of mind was not as resilient as the Demon-Removing God Lord''s. As both recited Buddhist scriptures simultaneously, their ability to resist the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo was different. Three against one, that''s all. Are you afraid of us? The Demon-Removing God Lord had already given up hope of the Demon-Subduing God Lord''s assistance, just hoping he wouldn''t cause more trouble. Who said it''s three against one? Before the words fell, the ground rolled tumultuously, and thick roots burst forth like countless tentaclesCexcept these tentacles appeared to be made of white jade and lacked a sinister feel. The countless roots entwined the Demon-Removing God Lord. He pounded at them with his fists, breaking the roots, but they were only halved and soon restored to their original state, continuing to entangle the Demon-Removing God Lord. Behind Chasing Moon True Person, a figure exactly like hers appeared, and the two stood side by side, indistinguishable from one another. Little Ye, finally not sleeping? I was woken up by the noise, Bai Ye grumbled dissatisfied. She only liked to sleep during the day rather than having to, and would naturally take action if the Fairy Palace faced an enemy. After all, she was the Fairy Palace''s Transcendance Tribulation Stage technique. Laurel Tree Ancestor?! The Demon-Removing God Lord hadn''t expected the Laurel Tree Ancestor to have evolved to this extent. He thought the Tree Ancestor had only developed consciousness, but now it seemed a Soul had been born! Now, do you still say it''s three against one? Chasing Moon True Person asked from above, her eyes cold. The Demon-Removing God Lord felt that he didn''t really need the Laurel Tree Ancestor''s assistance. Chapter 962 Chapter 962: Chapter 961: The Unpredictable Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo Chapter 962: Chapter 961: The Unpredictable Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo The Demon-Removing God Lord felt he had suffered the worst luck of eight lifetimes. The battle was completely against him, the Demon-Subduing God Lord on his side was unreliable and could turn on him at any moment, and he often had to recite Buddhist scriptures to adjust his mood. On the other hand, there was a Semi-Immortal, an Immortal Tree with a born soul, and a Pass Tribulation Cultivator on the opposing side. Even the Landscape Monarch would not necessarily be able to defeat them, let alone himself. It''s better to run. The Demon-Removing God Lord felt the tree roots continually retracting, tightening more and more. I''ll save you, and I hereby establish the rule: ''The body of the Laurel Tree Ancestor cannot be restored''! The Demon-Subduing God Lord swung the Giant Halberd and exerted all his strength in a downward strike, but suddenly a tree root extended and collided with the halberd. The halberd broke off half of the root, but it immediately restored itself to its original state. How is that possible? I''ve established a rule. The Demon-Removing God Lord couldn''t help but curse in anger, Idiot, the Tree Ancestor has reached the ''Immortal Object'' level. How could a Pass Tribulation Cultivator''s rule shake it! I generously tried to save you, and you dare curse at me?! The Demon-Subduing God Lord was equally furious, picking up the Divine Halberd and slamming it down on the Demon-Removing God Lord''s head, causing his head to buzz. Let''s set the record straight; I didn''t use the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo just now, declared Chasing Moon True Person first. Nonsense, it was clearly you who pulled strings just now! The Demon-Subduing God Lord hurriedly argued to clear his position. No one could determine who was telling the truth. The Demon-Removing God Lord could no longer concern himself with discerning truth from falsehood; his top priority was to escape quickly. Vajra Dharma Aspect! The Demon-Removing God Lord shouted loudly, summoning the Vajra Dharma Aspect, a hundred zhang in height. While the roots were entangling the Dharma Aspect, he made a large hole in front of the Dharma Aspect''s chest and hurried out. You think you can run away after coming to the Fairy Palace! At the very moment the Demon-Removing God Lord was about to leave the Fairy Palace''s territory, countless roots shot up into the sky, rising straight up and forming an impenetrable wooden wall. The Demon-Removing God Lord flew towards the right side, but the roots were always one step ahead, rising at an extremely fast speed. The vast Fairy Palace was instantly surrounded by the roots. The Laurel Tree Ancestor had been growing in the Great Snow Mountain since Ancient Times, and its roots were spread in every corner of the mountain. Not to mention enclosing the Fairy Palace situated in the Great Snow Mountain, even sealing off the entire mountain would not be difficult. In theory, the Laurel Tree Ancestor was comparable to a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, but given its massive size, it could be equated to the still Transcendance Tribulation Stage Time Immortal and should not be treated like an ordinary Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Its only weakness was that it could not leave the range of the Great Snow Mountain. Damn it, do they really think I am made of mud? The Demon-Removing God Lord, seeing that there was no escape, flew into a rage and decided to fight the Fairy Palace to the death. The Fairy Palace did not have any particularly strong offensive methods, and his Vajra Dao Fruit Outline was not afraid at all. However, the Demon-Removing God Lord''s momentum surged, then quickly his anger disappeared and his momentum dropped. He became furious again, and his anger disappeared again. Angry, then subsided. Fairy Palace, you''ve gone too far! The Demon-Removing God Lord glared, feeling empty inside, his rage unable to come forth, which was unbearably uncomfortable. Chasing Moon True Person sneered coldly, Don''t think that shouting a few times and getting angry will make your strength surge. I''m not giving you that chance. She hadn''t read through so many stories and novels for nothing. Demon-Subduing, go kill all the disciples of the Fairy Palace! The Demon-Removing God Lord had a moment of quick wit. He didn''t believe that the Fairy Palace side could remain indifferent to the slaughter of their disciples. They would certainly divide their attention to deal with the Demon-Subduing True Monarch, and as a result, the pressure on himself would be greatly reduced. Dream on! Patriarch Fang took out a wooden box, opened it, and a beam of light enveloped the Demon-Subduing God Lord, who was just about to start a massacre. Without any control, the Demon-Subduing God Lord was drawn into the box. Restraining Light Treasure Box. The Demon-Removing God Lord sneered. He had heard of this famous Immortal Treasure, made from the horn of a mythical creature, which could suck people in and force them to fight, only releasing them after determining a winner or loser. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Immortal Fairy had controlled Lu Yang''s body and engaged in duels with four Immortal Sect Masters inside the Restraining Light Treasure Box, a glorious moment indeed. The Demon-Removing God Lord knew his plan was successful. Surely one person had to enter the treasure box to be the opponent of the Demon-Subduing God Lord, and it must be a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Anyone below that level was going in to die. So, this must be the Transcendance Tribulation Stage of Patriarch Fang. Little did he expect that Patriarch Fang was well-prepared, took out a bag of ants, and stuffed them into a wooden box. The Demon-Subduing God Lord could only leave if he defeated this swarm of ants. But the space within the wooden box was immense, beyond the full coverage of the Demon-Subduing God Lord''s Spiritual Sense. I hope the Demon-Subduing God Lord can find all the ants. Luo Hongxia''s left eye twitched twice; she hadn''t expected the Restraining Light Treasure Box to be used in this way. There''s a reason they''re called Patriarch. One less opponent can only be a good thing! The Demon-Removing God Lord said through gritted teeth, unwilling to admit that his plan had failed, and these younger-generation cultivators were really damn unscrupulous. For the cause of Demon-Removing and protecting the way! The Demon-Removing God Lord used the power of incense, transforming into the same world-protecting Divine Monarch from thirty thousand years ago. The Jade Dragon breathed out bitterly cold air to freeze the Demon-Removing God Lord; the Embryo of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit disrupted his emotions making his attacks and defenses incoherent while the merciless roots lashed at him. Boom! The ice exploded, and the Demon-Removing God Lord slowly walked out, his lips curled into a proud and unrestrained smile. Come on, let''s see how your attacks can hurt me! You asked for it! The Fairy Palace''s side didn''t hesitate and launched a second round of attacks. Lu Yang, who was watching the battle from up close, noticed something wrong: Doesn''t the Demon-Removing God Lord seem slightly off, as if he''s actually enjoying this? Could it be that Senior Chasing Moon has tampered with him, making the Demon-Removing God Lord think that pain is pleasure? Lu Yang felt that the Dao Fruit Outline of Seven Emotions was truly terrifying, with unpredictable and unstoppable methods; one might not even know when they were affected. Fortunately, Senior Chasing Moon was on their side. Lu Yang suddenly looked up, sensing danger approaching, just as an attack splashed towards him and Startling Swan. Senior Sister, let''s clasp hands! Lu Yang shouted loudly, and Startling Swan instantly understood Lu Yang''s intention. They both struck out with their palms, collided, and flew backward, avoiding the attack''s range. Hmm, how come someone has sneaked into the Fairy Palace. Fairy Eternity furrowed her brow, as another person had just entered the Fairy Palace. Let them fight, the more intense, the better, a figure said, looking up at the Demon-Removing God Lord who was being beaten, laughing with a heh-heh. The Demon-Subduing and Demon-Removing God Lord was just a distraction to catch the Fairy Palace''s attentionCthis person was the real one intending to bring down the Tree Ancestor. Huh? Suddenly, the figure felt a burning sensation in his chest. He pulled out a token, one of the four, that was heating up. He held the token, trembling with excitement. Is thisone of the Four Ancient Immortals nearby?! At that moment, he completely forgot about the Laurel Tree Ancestor''s affair. Compared to the whereabouts of the Four Ancient Immortals, and compared to the Dao Fruit of the Four Ancient Immortals, what did the Laurel Tree Ancestor matter! He kept moving, searching for the direction where the token felt hottest, and his gaze quickly settled on the pitch-black ring in the hands of Startling Swan. The Ancient Immortal was inside that ring! He lunged at Startling Swan, who was blissfully unaware; if Startling Swan took the hit, it would undoubtedly be fatal! The presence within the Ancient Ring sighed, and seeing that things had come to this point, he had no choice but to make a move. A vortex emerged from the Ancient Ring, drawing the attack into it. The figure seized the opportunity to enter the Ancient Ring. Specter Monarch of the Great Qian Dynasty, paying my respects to Ying Tian Immortal. Chapter 963 Chapter 963: Chapter 962 Venerable Ying Long Chapter 963: Chapter 962 Venerable Ying Long Specter Monarch of the Great Qian Dynasty, pays respect to Yingtian Immortal. The Specter Monarch entered the ancient ring, bowing with his head lowered. In his hand, he held four tokens. As long as one of the Four Ancient Immortals was nearby, the tokens would react. When he entered the small world of the ancient ring, the token inscribed with Ying Tian became extremely hot. The entity before him was the legendary Yingtian Immortal, known for setting the ancient order, controlling the power of Heavenly Tribulation, and being called the Ancestor of Refining! Merely being gazed upon by it was enough to make one shiver, as if facing an Emperor Lord himself. You may look upon my immortal countenance. With the permission from Yingtian Immortal, the Specter Monarch raised his head. As he raised it, he saw what first appeared to be a golden wall with scale-like decorations. The gold wall moved, and the Specter Monarch suddenly realized that this was not any golden wall but the body of a golden True Dragon! He lifted his head even higher, meeting the gaze of the golden dragon''s head. In the pure white space, the Golden Dragon coiled, its head slightly lowered, gazing at the Specter Monarch, expression unreadable. The Golden Dragon, whose length was unknown but stretched many thousands of fathoms, was longer than any True Dragon the Specter Monarch had ever seen. Its entire body appeared as though it were cast from molten gold. With wings on its back and a majestic head, its imperial presence emitted a natural authority that not even the most skilled craftsman could replicate one-tenth of it. The Specter Monarch still wore a smile, yet inwardly he thought the legends true that Yingtian Immortal was indeed the Venerable Ying Long of the East Sea. The Golden Dragon exhaled white dragon breath from its nostrils, its ruthless eyes focused on the token in the Specter Monarch''s hand. Its deep voice echoed through the entire ancient ring''s small world, causing a buzzing in the Specter Monarch''s ears. It seems your Great Qian indeed has some methods, able to trace my whereabouts. You attack the Startling Swan, forcing me to act. What do you seek from me? Venerable Ying Long inquired, his tone questioning. Once he acted, Lu Yang might notice the anomaly here and discover him. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My lord wishes to gather the power of the Four Ancient Immortals to break the prison''s seal and open the pathway to the outside world. I hope the Venerable Immortal might grant this. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord discovered that the seal of this six-sided world was arranged by the Four Ancient Immortals using the power of Dao Fruit. To break the world''s prison seal, the Four Ancient Immortals needed to act, which led to the creation of the four tokens to locate and persuade the Four Ancient Immortals. If he could bring Yingtian Immortal to their Great Qian, it would be a greater achievement than even felling the Laurel Tree Ancestor. Moreover, the Laurel Tree Ancestor was here; he could be seen at any time, yet the opportunity to meet Yingtian Immortal might only come once. To break the seal, it is possible. The Specter Monarch was overjoyed, not expecting the legendary Yingtian Immortal to be so amenable; he had prepared many arguments that now went unused: Then But not now. May I ask when the Venerable Immortal can break the seal? When the Sixth Immortal is killed. The Specter Monarch did not understand whom Yingtian Immortal referred to as the Sixth Immortal. Was it the enemy from the battle of refining stars into a continent? And who then was the Fifth Immortal? When exactly can this Sixth Immortal be found? I do not know. You do not know? Specter Monarch was astonished. If one did not know the time, how long would they have to wait? Did the Emperor have to wait another 300,000 years, and did they all need to sleep for another 300,000 years? Not to mention that the Immortal is not yet resurrected and unable to break the seal. Let''s particularly mention that the Sixth Immortal uses any means necessary to achieve his goals. In the past, when the spark was extinguished, all beings suffered severely, and it was his doing. If we break the world seal and let him escape, he will surely cause trouble in the future and harm the world. Can you, the Great Qian, afford this responsibility? The Venerable Immortal is merciful, but what do the lives of the common folk and we Cultivators have to do with each other? Specter Monarch laughed. If they cared about the common folk, they wouldn''t have let Great Qian fall and plunged the world into war and conflict. The lives of the common folk are resilient. Destroy a batch, and new ones will be born. Why should the Venerable Immortal worry about these people''s lives? This matter is very significant, and our lord also places great importance on it. I beseech the Venerable Immortal to move and talk with our lord, shall we? What if I don''t? Then, please don''t blame me, your junior, for being unreasonable. From the junior''s view, the Venerable Immortal''s state doesn''t seem too good. I heard that the being that died in the Sword Tower was born from the Venerable Immortal''s corpse. With your physical body gone, how many levels of your enormous cultivation can you still use? As he spoke, Specter Monarch''s face still wore a smile, only this time it wasn''t so pleasing. Instead, it became emotional, filled with strong derision. Specter Monarch assessed the strength of the Ying Tian Corpse that appeared in the Sword Tower. The Ying Tian Corpse had a physical body but no Dao Fruit, barely qualifying as an Immortal, and was among the weakest of Immortals. Since the Ying Tian Immortal''s soul was separated from the body and hadn''t killed the Ying Tian Corpse to take back the body, it meant that even overcoming the Ying Tian Corpse was uncertain, their strengths nearly equal. Given this, he should stick with the initial planCkill the Ying Tian Immortal and seize the Tribulation Dao Fruit. Clueless about life and death. At the same time, Venerable Ying Long communicated through a voice transmission with Startling Swan, advising her not to enter the Ancient Ring before the matter was resolved. Then I must ask the Venerable Immortal to spare his life! Specter Monarch''s brow bore a divine symbol, swiftly evolving into an emperor ruling the Nine Heavens, none other than the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, of whom no portraits remained in history! The emperor''s eyes opened, seemingly able to crush the heavens, making one feel averse to resistance. Just a clone created by the Power of Incense and Fire, and you think it can revolt against heaven? Venerable Ying Long scoffed. Had the true form of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord come, he, in his current condition, indeed couldn''t compete, but a mere clone trying to deal with him was sheer folly. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stretched out his hand and placed it atop Specter Monarch''s head. Specter Monarch seemed to have anticipated this action from the lord''s clone and didn''t resist, allowing the clone to absorb him. Venerable Ying Long raised an eyebrow, seemingly detecting some clues. He sensed that the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone absorbing Specter Monarch wasn''t just about strengthening the clone; there must be something else. Nine Heavens Mysterious Thunder. Above the sky of the Ancient Ring''s small world, clouds gathered suddenly, with thunder flashing and booming. Each flash of lightning was enough to disperse the souls of Integration Period Cultivators, and there were millions of such lightning flashes! Millions of lightning flashes continuously converged and fused, forming a crimson Mysterious Thunder, locked onto the causality of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone and decisively struck down. Unexpectedly, the clone''s head opened a massive black vortex, and the crimson Mysterious Thunder, upon falling, was devoured entirely by the black vortex, causing not the slightest disturbance. Devouring? Storing? Transferring? Venerable Ying Long''s mind flashed through various ideas, speculating what kind of Dao Fruit the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord truly possessed. The second Mysterious Thunder fell, containing terrifying might and boundless radiance, still swallowed by the black vortex atop the clone''s head as if no Thunder Tribulation had ever descended. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone underwent the baptism of Thunder Tribulation without a scratch, not only unaffected by the Thunder Tribulation but also strolling leisurely and effortlessly through it. Interesting, the Immortals of later generations do have some skills. Chapter 964 Chapter 964: Chapter 963: Silent Extermination Immortal, You Shall Not Deceive Me! Chapter 964: Chapter 963: Silent Extermination Immortal, You Shall Not Deceive Me! Earth disaster. Venerable Ying Long''s thoughts moved, and three stars fell from the Thunder Tribulation, smashing towards the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone. These were not real Thunder Tribulations, but rather stars that had evolved through the Tribulation Dao Fruit and were compressed. The original stars were too large; a single one could occupy all space. Once compressed, it made it possible for three stars to attack the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone at the same time. Moreover, their density was astonishingly high, making them incredibly hard and more powerful than the stars in their original form. If it were the Demon-Removing God Lord fighting in the outside world who came, a single falling star could shatter his Vajra body, let alone three. Around the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone appeared swathes of black vortices. As the three stars fell, they exploded on the spot, shaking the ground and mountains of the Ancient Ring''s small world. The black vortex carved a hole through the stars, and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord walked out of the hole unharmed. However, Venerable Ying Long had confirmed the nature of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s Dao Fruit. As expected, it''s a devouring type of Dao Fruit. If it were a transfer or space type of Dao Fruit, it wouldn''t just carve a hole in the stars; it would make the stars disappear into thin air. Transferring an entire star is much easier than transferring part of it. Venerable Immortal, how is it? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone suddenly emitted the voice of the Specter Monarch, full of mockery and ridicule. If he didn''t know that the Emperor Lord''s Dao Fruit could devour various kinds of Heavenly Tribulations, the Specter Monarch wouldn''t be so confident. Dull and tedious. The Kirin would grow stronger after resisting my Heavenly Tribulation, such trivial devouring, what does it count for. Venerable Ying Long commented indifferently, unmoved. I hope you can still say that before your looming death. Fire disaster, flood disaster, wind disaster, three world-ending calamities descended one after the other, mixed with various kinds of Thunder Tribulations, all of which were devoured by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s clone. Dare to approach me? Venerable Ying Long extended a dragon claw, grabbing towards the Emperor Lord''s clone. Having lost his physical body, this was a pure soul attack, and the Specter Monarch hidden inside the Emperor Lord''s clone definitely could not withstand it. Compared to entangled competitions between Dao Fruits, directly attacking the Specter Monarch''s soul was more convenient. However, the moment the dragon claw touched the Emperor Lord''s clone, a vortex appeared around him again, and it directly swallowed the dragon claw! The Devouring Dao Fruit directly devoured the soul! From the Devouring Dao Fruit''s previous performance, its devouring speed should not have been so fast; a part of the soul should have been able to attack the Specter Monarch. Unless the current Devouring Dao Fruit''s speed at devouring souls was faster than devouring matter! Venerable Immortal, you might as well guess why my lord''s clone wanted to devour me? The Emperor Lord''s clone transmitted the Specter Monarch''s mocking laugh again. The Specter Monarch''s duty during the Great Qian Period was to manage ghosts, ensuring their orderly dissolution without disturbing the human world. This led to the outline of his Dao Fruit, although it was of the Soul Dao Fruit lineage, focusing on soul binding and soul consuming, rather than being generally related to souls. After devouring the Specter Monarch, the Devouring Dao Fruit enhanced its speed in devouring souls. Venerable Ying Long was completely unable to attack using his soul! Dragon roars resounded through the sky as Venerable Ying Long and the Emperor Lord''s clone''s battle grew more terrifying, with chilling auras. The Emperor Lord''s clone fought more fiercely as the battle went on, while Venerable Ying Long showed signs of fatigue, appearing as if he might fall at any moment. Venerable Immortal, it seems your abilities are not as fearsome as the legends suggest. The Specter Monarch laughed heartily, looking disdainfully at Venerable Ying Long, finding great pleasure in suppressing and even killing such an ancient figure. Is this the extent of your abilities, how mediocre! Are you too weak, or is my lord''s clone too strong? Victors rise to power and losers are put to shame, I''ll take the Tribulation Dao Fruit now! Just when the Specter Monarch thought the situation was under control, the Venerable Ying Long, who filled the sky, began to shrink rapidly, ultimately turning into a man who resembled an emperor and at the same time an otherworldly Immortal, with both distinct atmospheres harmoniously coexisting within him. So this is your true form, Venerable Immortal. Have you become smaller to facilitate your escape The Specter Monarch spoke casually, continuing to mock, but before he could finish, he saw the Yingtian Immortal instantly move in front of the Emperor Lord''s clone, so fast it was unimaginable, and grabbed the clone''s neck. ` You, you have a physical body! Specter Monarch looked incredulously at the real Yingtian Immortal, no longer speaking with the previous arrogance. Yingtian Immortal coldly eyed the Specter Monarch hiding within the Emperor Lord''s clone and said calmly, Fool, since you know that I am the Ancestor of Refining, did you not think I could use Immortal Gold to craft a body for myself? Though saying this, in reality, he had only crafted part of his body from Immortal Gold, and many parts still lacked form. But it was more than enough to deal with the Emperor Lord''s clone. If it weren''t for my concern that using a stronger Power of Heavenly Tribulation would shatter this Small World and bring about Silent Extermination, how could your mere clone''s Devouring Dao Fruit devour my Heavenly Tribulation? Remember, this is the tribulation of arrogance and hubris. You, you can''t kill me, if you kill me, it means making an enemy of our Great Qian, and our lord will not spare you! Specter Monarch panicked, realizing he had vastly underestimated the horror of Yingtian Immortal. This was no existence he could scheme against! Enough chatter. Yingtian Immortal exerted force in his right hand, and the intensely condensed Thunder Tribulation appeared in his palm, instantly shattering the Emperor Lord''s clone to pieces, giving Specter Monarch no chance to even scream. How odd, the third infiltrator was holding a plaque with ''Ying Tian'' written on it, about to attack Jinghong girl, and then got sucked into the Ancient Ring. Lu Yang''s heart stirred, Could it be that there are clues related to Senior Yingtian Immortal within the Ancient Ring? And isn''t there the soul of a senior within the Ancient Ring? Could that senior be in danger? Little Yang should go and see what''s happening. Lu Yang hurried over to Senior Sister Jinghong''s side. Upon hearing her master''s warning, Senior Sister Jinghong realized that a fierce battle was unfolding within the Ancient Ring and was so scared that she was unable to speak clearly. After all, she did not have the same close encounter with an Immortal Battle like Lu Yang. Fairy, this Simple, Immortal shall pull you both in. Without a second word, Immortal Fairy Eternity pulled both Lu Yang and Jinghong into the Small World of the Ancient Ring. The Small World of the Ancient Ring was in ruins, clearly having gone through a great battle. Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy Eternity seemed to sense something and both looked up at the sky at the same time. In the sky, the Emperor Lord''s clone was gradually turning to dust in the hands of Yingtian Immortal, drifting away with the wind. Yingtian Immortal! Immortal Fairy Eternity pointed excitedly at Yingtian Immortal and laughed joyfully, thrilled to encounter a living being at last. Lu Yang had not expected Yingtian Immortal to be here; he thought at most there would be some clues related to Yingtian Immortal. There are reinforcements! Feeling the entrance of others into the Ancient Ring, Yingtian Immortal mistook them for the reinforcements of the Great Qian Dynasty. He looked down and saw Immortal Fairy Eternity, his heart sinking. Indeed, he had unintentionally drawn in an unwanted enemy: Silent Extermination Immortal! Fired up, Immortal Fairy Eternity flew into the air and waved at Yingtian Immortal, What Silent Extermination Immortal, it''s me, Immortal Eternity. Yet Yingtian Immortal did not believe her at all, scolding sharply, What Immortal Eternity, you are too contemptuous, Silent Extermination. You have deceived me once, do you really think you can deceive me a second time? He had not been using his full strength in battle, afraid the Small World would not endure, leading to the arrival of Silent Extermination Immortal. Now that Silent Extermination Immortal had arrived, there was no need for restraint. The Small World was filled with the power of Heavenly Tribulation, with endless tribulations appearing, terrifying to the extreme. Why don''t you believe me? Oh, right, I''ll explode one for you. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing that Yingtian Immortal did not believe her, Immortal Fairy Eternity came up with a sudden plan, and without hesitation, prepared to self-detonate to prove it. Yingtian Immortal''s complexion drastically changed, this self-detonation seemed genuine, and he quickly retracted the power of Heavenly Tribulation, saying, Wait, me, uh no, I believe Boom! Chapter 965 Chapter 965: Chapter 964: Rumors in Later Generations Are Truly Despicable Chapter 965: Chapter 964: Rumors in Later Generations Are Truly Despicable ` A terrifying Immortal Soul explosion occurred above the small world of the Ancient Ring. Although it was tremendously powerful, Fairy Eternity deliberately controlled it so that the blast was very small, small enough to only affect Yingtian Immortal and not reach Lu Yang and Senior Sister Jinghong above and below. Cough coughCcough coughC Yingtian Immortal coughed violently, feeling as if his soul was about to fly out of his Immortal Gold body. Just now, the clone of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had swallowed half of his soul for ages, and yet it wasn''t as forceful as this single blast. In a blink of an eye, Fairy Eternity''s soul recovered as if nothing had happened, and she asked eagerly, How about that, do you believe me now? If not, I can explode a few more times. Yingtian Immortal, his expression dazed from the soul explosion, regained consciousness when he heard these words and hastily gestured to preclude another blast, afraid that if he spoke too slowly, she would detonate again, No, no, no, I believe you, I believe you. This definitely wasn''t Silent Extermination Immortal; even if he wanted to imitate such a method of self-detonation, he couldn''t. You really are Immortal Yingtian Immortal asked subconsciously, then quickly realized his words might cause Fairy Eternity to misunderstand and hurriedly corrected himself, Immortal, you were actually revived during this time. Having seen the future of Immortal Fairy through a temporal passage in Ancient Times, Yingtian Immortal had never known exactly when this future was; it turned out to be after four hundred thousand years. Fairy Eternity, seeing her long-lost friend again, was also delighted, I''ve been revived for several years now, and I''ve been looking for you four everywhere without success. Xiao Ling and Lianyi have no idea where you all went. Finally, I''ve run into one of you. Where have you all been these years? Ah, that''s a long story. If it''s a long story, let''s not talk about it for now. Come, come, I''ll take you to meet the person who revived me. Although Senior Sister Jinghong was not injured by the Immortal Soul explosion, she was awakened by it. Upon coming to her senses, she found herself in the small world of the Ancient Ring, with Junior Brother Lu Yang at her side, and her master conversing in the sky with a youthful fairy. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Sister Jinghong felt a bit bewildered, Why does it seem like the master is speaking differently than usual, and how did the master transform? Hasn''t he always been human? How could the master be human, he said he is Venerable Ying Longwait a second, Junior Brother Lu Yang, you know the master? Senior Sister Jinghong instinctively explained, then suddenly realized, listening to Junior Brother Lu Yang''s undisturbed tone, it sounded as though he had known the master for a long time. Lu Yang: So you, Yingtian Immortal, have always interacted with Senior Sister Jinghong in your Ying Long form? Lu Yang sighed, By a fortunate coincidence, I''ve heard some stories about your master and, by chance, seen him a few times, although not in person. Stories about the master, like how he talked about proving his path through strength, splitting the heavens with his axe, controlling calamities, subjugating Suiyue, and suppressing Kirin? Stories about the master, for example, how he carved mountains with his axe, forging a splendid path of light for the Human race, or how he used Yin and Yang as a ploy, comprehended the Great Dao, transcended deathly tribulations, and gambled with the Qilin Immortal only to return to his senses a century later? Lu Yang thought for a moment; these might correspond respectively to Yingtian Immortal''s youthful days when he was poor and would block travelers to extort toll fees. And the time he avoided Immortal Fairy''s dinner invitations by playing Go with Qilin Immortal for a hundred years. Er, roughly speaking, yes. Let me tell you, it''s all because Lu Yang called out my name that I was revived. I have high expectations for this young man, Lu Yang, who is now the Second Boss of my Immortal Lineage Immortal Fairy descended with Yingtian Immortal to introduce Lu Yang. I''ve had the honor of meeting Yingtian Immortal, Lu Yang quickly said. Although according to Immortal Fairy''s descriptions, Yingtian Immortal was an Immortal with a quirky mind and poor luck, but he was still one of the top powerhouses in the world and not to be taken lightly. Especially as he was privy to quite a few pieces of his shameful past, he hoped Yingtian Immortal would repay with kindness and not hold grudges against a younger generation like him. Hahaha, young friend, no need to be so formal. We, the Four Immortals, can''t thank you enough for reviving Immortal; it''s I who should be paying my respects to you, said Yingtian Immortal. He gave a formal bow, observing the most authentic Ancient Times ritual, and stated earnestly, Thank you, Lu Yang. Master, who is this? ` This is the Immortal that master mentioned, resurrected in this era. I didn''t expect that. I''ve seen Senior Immortal before. This is the apprentice I''ve taken, someone you should all recognize, Jinghong. Although her talents are average, she has a good nature. Under my guidance, having cleansed marrow and refined essence, she''s transformed completely and can be considered one of the top geniuses of our time. However, I feel standing out too much could attract unnecessary trouble, so I''ve advised her to keep a low profile, and that''s why she has remained unknown to the world. You''ve taken an apprentice? Fairy Eternity remembered that the Yingtian Immortal had not taken any apprentices before. Explaining the cause and effect of this matter would be quite bothersome now; let''s not talk about it at the moment. First, I will deal with the Great Qian cultivators outside. Yingtian Immortal hadn''t forgotten that there were two Divine Monarchs outside tasked with vanquishing demons and spirits. Since they''re from the Fire Dynasty, it''s apparent they''re of the same ilk as the Specter Monarch. With the Specter Monarch here, those two should also be left behind. Do you intend to leave the Ancient Ring''s small world? No need for that, I have my own methods, Yingtian Immortal Ao Ran said with a smile. These attacks from Fairy Palace are like tickling, not the slightest powerful! Is this all you''ve got? Demon-Removing Divine Monarch laughed heartily to embolden himself, cursing inwardly at the Specter Monarch for not making a move. So much time had passed. If this went on, the Great Xia cultivators might come to aid Fairy Palace. Indeed, not one of them on his side was reliable. Facing the combined effort of three from Fairy Palace, Demon-Removing Divine Monarch could only defend passively, but Fairy Palace didn''t have an offensive technique powerful enough to break his defense, nor did he have the means to escape from Fairy Palace. The battle became a stalemate. Just as the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch was grumbling about the Specter Monarch''s inaction, an explosion echoed from deep within Fairy Palace. It''s done! the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch thought joyfully, finally able to wrap things up. But no, the explosion did not come from the Laurel Tree Ancestor! A wisp of red-gold fire erupted from beneath the Elixir Brewing Chamber and, even under the sunlight, shone brilliantly. The red-gold fire transformed into a long spear and charged directly at the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch, who felt a sense of crisis looming. He crossed his arms over his chest, but the red-gold spear disregarded the defense, piercing through his arms and chest. Then the spear turned pliable, coiling into a cord of fire that bound the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch, its scorching flames searing his skin, bones, and soul, causing him to scream in agony. Is this the Immortal Fire passed down from Ancient Times? Zhui Yue True Person was astonished, as nobody had been able to refine or move this pile of Immortal Fire, so how could it have launched an attack on its own this time? Has it developed feelings for Fairy Palace, striking out in times of life-and-death crisis for the palace? Isn''t this the Immortal Fire left from my barbecue, now you can use it too? Of course, it''s yours, Immortal. Ever since the person behind the scenes erased your existence, many of your possessions became unclaimed, including this Immortal Fire. Since Jinghong needed this strand of Immortal Fire for cultivation, I covertly refined it. Speaking of which, the Mother-child River also became unclaimed property. Yet for some reason, rumors spread that I created it and that I had impure motives, am lustful for life, fancy married women, and have impregnated countless ladies. If I ever find out where these rumors started, I''ll make the culprit understand what Immortal wrath is! Yingtian Immortal couldn''t contain his rage when this subject came up, as the image he had worked hard to cultivate throughout this era had been tarnished overnight; this grudge was as grievous as one that blocks one''s path. Spreading rumors in future generations is indeed detestable, Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang shared the same enemy and were filled with righteous indignation. Chapter 966 Chapter 966: Chapter 965: Ashy Bean''s Aim Chapter 966: Chapter 965: Ashy Bean''s Aim Spreading rumors was a matter that could not be traced to the main culprit for the time being, so Yingtian Immortal set it aside for now, preparing to reveal what Fairy Eternity did not know. Startling Swan, step outside for a moment, if you were to hear what I''m about to discuss, it could put your life at risk, Yingtian Immortal warned. Yes, Master, Startling Swan was very obedient and left the Ancient Ring''s small world. And Lu Yang, young friend, you should also leave You mean the matter of another me? Lu Yang already knows about it, Fairy Eternity felt there was no need for Lu Yang to leave. Yingtian Immortal suddenly realized, That''s right, you should be aware, or else you wouldn''t have been attacked twice by the Silent Extermination Immortal. Since you''ve already come into contact with Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, and Lu Yang, young friend, is in the initial stage of Spirit Transformation, I presume you have already undergone the Thunder Tribulation and seen the Immortal Sense I left behind. I assume you both already know what happened from the time you, Fairy Eternity, fell, until the establishment of the Fire Dynasty, Yingtian Immortal said. There is no need to discuss that part of the story then; let''s start from the end of the Fire Dynasty period, he proposed. When we thought we had successfully resurrected you, we realized that the one brought back to life was not all of you but the version of you from the time when you had the outline of the Annihilation Dao Fruit. Nevertheless, resurrection in any form was a good thing, so we didn''t ponder on it too much and even shared many post-ascension matters with that version of you, Yingtian Immortal recounted. That version of you, just like the real you, was extraordinarily talented with remarkable cultivation speed. She soon passed the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and achieved the Annihilation Dao Fruit, choosing the title ''Silent Extermination Immortal'' for herself, he continued. Our resurrection of you was also driven by a desire to use your power to overcome the hidden mastermind behind the scenes, Yingtian Immortal admitted. After clashing with the hidden mastermind, we discovered they were incredibly powerful, their combat strength not the slightest bit inferior to yours, almost as if they had reached the pinnacle of the ''Immortal'' realm, he explained. According to my conjecture, that hidden mastermind''s Dao Fruit is likely the Causality Dao Fruit, which is extremely troublesome, Yingtian Immortal theorized. It was this very idea of defeating the hidden mastermind that led the situation to become uncontrollable, he declared. The Silent Extermination Immortal believed that to defeat the hidden mastermind, one must reach the level beyond an Immortal, which is ''Transcendence'', he revealed. Lu Yang remembered Fairy Eternity mentioning realms above that of an ImmortalCthese theoretical realms of Transcendence and Omniscience that no one had ever reached. To achieve Transcendence, one must sever all ties of causality; everyone who is aware of her existence would create causality with her, Yingtian Immortal disclosed. Lu Yang nodded; Fairy Eternity had discussed similar content with him when he met the second Great Yu National Preceptor. Therefore, for the Silent Extermination Immortal to achieve Transcendence, she needed to kill everyone who knew of her existence, including everyone from the Fire Dynasty and us, the Four Immortals, Yingtian Immortal revealed the grim conclusion. At the onset of the battle, as the Silent Extermination Immortal had only recently ascended and her combat strength was not yet remarkable, but as she killed more and more people, her strength soared uncontrollably, he recalled. If the four of us, along with the Left Historian Immortal who, though not much of a fighter, was still an Immortal, joined forces, the Five Immortals together would have been enough to suppress the Silent Extermination Immortal, Yingtian Immortal claimed. You must have heard from my Immortal Sense that it was around that time when the Time Immortal was assassinated, and the only one capable of that was the hidden mastermind, Yingtian Immortal mentioned. Lu Yang nodded; only a being like the hidden mastermind could assassinate the Time Immortal. I heard from the Immortal Sense of Yingtian Immortal that after the fall of Time Immortal, the remaining Four Immortals no longer joined forces against the enemy. Why was that? Lu Yang asked, sensing an inconsistency in the story. At that time, Lu Yang had found it quite strange, feeling as if something was missing. My Immortal Sense was not aware of the intermediary process, hence there are some inconsistencies in the story, Yingtian Immortal admitted. At that time, considering the possibility of the hidden mastermind''s sneak attack, we designed an Array Method, the core of which was us, the Four Immortals, he elaborated. If any one of us were attacked by outsiders, the other three would be instantly transported to the scene to fight the enemy together. At this point, Yingtian Immortal''s voice grew even more somber, But when Time Immortal was attacked, the array method did not activate. This means that the assailant of Time Immortal was none other than one of us three! With the methods of the secret attackers, it''s entirely possible that one of us had already been possessed before Time Immortal met with misfortune! Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were both startled upon hearing this. Had we chosen to join forces against Silent Extermination Immortal at that time, we would have inevitably been ambushed by the secret attackers, and none of us would have survived! Therefore, after realizing this issue, the Kirin, Jiuchong, and I no longer trusted each other, and even stopped meeting altogether, each fighting our own battles. Meanwhile, Silent Extermination Immortal has been looking for our whereabouts in order to advance to transcendence. Perhaps the moment she kills me, the Kirin, Jiuchong, and Ao Ling, and no one knows of her existence, will be when she achieves transcendence. Silent Extermination Immortal seems to be able to locate those who know of her existence through causality. We then discovered that as long as we hid inside a ''Small World'' level space, Silent Extermination Immortal would not be able to find us. I remember Ao Ling was hiding inside the Dragon Ball, which has a Small World level space inside. As soon as Ao Ling left the Dragon Ball, Silent Extermination Immortal immediately found him. The space of Lu Yang''s Green Peak Sword is also of Small World level. Most Small World level spaces are fixed in one place and cannot be moved, which are the top-level secret realms. Objects like the Ancient Ring, Dragon Ball, and Green Peak Sword are all Immortal Artifacts, extremely rare. Hiding in the Small World, not only must the body hide in it, but also the Spiritual Sense must not be projected outside, lest Silent Extermination Immortal detects it. After I hid in a certain secret realm, I could only learn about the outside world through cultivators who entered the secret realm. However, secret realms are not always open, and the cultivators'' knowledge is not comprehensive. So I refined this Ancient Ring that contains a Small World, allowing cultivators who stumbled into the secret realm to take the ring. I guided the cultivators in cultivation, and in return, they had to tell me everything they saw and heard. From that cultivator, I learned that a Nascent Soul cultivator had appeared in the outside world, with extraordinary combat power, a Nascent Soul capable of fighting on its own, and a tree tablet on their chest, which sounded very much like a cultivator you, Fairy Eternity, had nurtured. Moreover, through the time passage, although I couldn''t see the appearance of the cultivator standing beside you, I felt the presence of a Firmament Tree Tablet on his chest. I thought you, Fairy Eternity, had been resurrected and went directly there. But upon arrival, I discovered that it was a trap set by Silent Extermination Immortal! Silent Extermination Immortal was so powerful at that point that I stood no chance, and after a battle, I fled with severe injuries. I was so grievously wounded, however, that the Dao Charm of the Annihilation Dao Fruit wreaked havoc within me. In order to survive, I desperately performed the Corpse Detachment Method. The outcome was that while I was still severely injured, I managed to erase the Dao Charm of Annihilation, sparing my life, but the downside was that I lost my physical body. My body gained its own Spiritual Wisdom and sought to devour me. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I had to run away and hide in the Ancient Ring''s Small World to heal, while also searching for a suitable cultivator to continue informing me about the outside world. Three hundred thousand years passed, and the Ancient Ring came into the possession of this child, Startling Swan. Chapter 967 Chapter 967: Chapter 966 I''ve Also Told Him Many Ancient Anecdotes Chapter 967: Chapter 966 I''ve Also Told Him Many Ancient Anecdotes The last Cultivator who possessed the Ancient Ring perished in the Secret Realm, a place accessible only to those at the Foundation Establishment Stage. At that time, Startling Swan was merely at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, yet she displayed great prowess within the Secret Realm, and by a stroke of luck, she obtained me. I saw that Startling Swan had good character and was a talent worth molding. With some cultivation, she might someday advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, or even become Semi-Immortal, living longer, which would save me the trouble of frequently changing people. So I revealed my identity, expressing my hope to take her as a disciple, and whether she was willing. With such an opportunity, Startling Swan naturally wouldn''t miss it and became my disciple. Lu Yang thought to himself, when you say revealed your identity, do you mean your identity as Venerable Ying Long? Of course, that was something he only dared to think, not to say out loud. Afterward, I helped Startling Swan with Immortal Power to cleanse her marrow and refine her essence, enhance her aptitude, change her Spirit Root, impart Immortal Techniques and Immortal Methods, and teach her the Art of Refining. When she went out on missions, I also helped her analyze the situation and guided her to think, allowing her to come up with the answers herself. Worried that she might be too conspicuous and attract the attention of Silent Extermination Immortal, I advised her to keep a low profile and avoid trouble. Lu Yang: Everyone has an Immortal helping them, so why is there such a big difference? As the topic came up, Fairy Eternity grew enthusiastic: Oh, then we''re pretty much the same. After Lu Yang revived me, to repay him for my resurrection, I helped him Fairy Eternity suddenly faltered. Little Yang had top-notch aptitude, not requiring any enhancement; as for Immortal Techniques and Immortal Methods, he did not learn them; regarding Artifact Refining Technique, I didn''t know it myself. While he carried out missions, in order to cultivate Little Yang''s independent thinking, I was mostly there to enjoy the show. Attracting trouble, Lu Yang helpfully reminded. Oh, right, I helped him attract trouble Eh? Seeing that Fairy Eternity realized something, Lu Yang quickly added, Fairy, you also taught me the Playing Dead Technique. Yingtian Immortal nodded: The technique of deceiving the heavens and defying fate, it seems Fairy Eternity truly values you. These two descriptions are for the same magic skill? Of course it''s the same magic skill, it''s just that Immortal Fairy''s naming is more plain, while I prefer to add some decorative words, that''s all. Realizing he had digressed, Yingtian Immortal steered the conversation back: Young friend Lu Yang has a unique approach to things, and carries the spirit of youth. I''ve heard many things about you from Startling Swan, and what really caught my attention was the incident when you were attacked by Silent Extermination Immortal in the East Sea. Not only did you survive that time, but when you encountered Silent Extermination Immortal later in the Sword Tower, you lived again, completely unharmed. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To have come out unscathed both times, even I can''t manage that, which led me to suspect that you might be a bait set by Silent Extermination Immortal. Although I also heard that during your advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage, you encountered the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, which could either be fabricated by Silent Extermination Immortal or perhaps indicate that you are indeed the person I have been searching for. I''m not sure which is the case, so after you arrived at the Fairy Palace, I instructed Startling Swan to keep her distance from you. Judging from your actions in the Fairy Palace, I once suspected that you had cultivated a Harem Golden Core. I intended to continue observing to confirm your identity, but then this mishap occurred, and Fairy Immortality brought you directly to the Ancient Ring''s Small World, which has actually made things easier. What''s with this body of yours? Fairy Eternity noticed that Yingtian Immortal''s body wasn''t made of flesh and blood, but an incomplete construct made of Immortal Gold, with only the arms and legs crafted from Immortal Gold material, while the rest was made from more common substances. That''s because I lost my body. I''m not afraid when my corpse comes knocking, dealing with that fool is not a problem, it''s just that I can''t locate his position. What I truly fear is Silent Extermination Immortal showing up. I couldn''t beat him even at my prime, let alone now when I am just a soul. To ensure self-protection, I crafted this body for myself. However, given my limited range of movement, I couldn''t find enough Immortal Gold, so for the time being, I''ve had to make do with other materials. If my entire body was forged from Immortal Gold, I could almost return to my peak state, Lu Yang muttered. As for Immortal Gold I remember after we killed your body, it left behind quite a bit of Immortal Gold. It''s just that Ashy Bean mixed it all up, and now we can''t tell them apart, said another. Yingtian Immortal''s eyes lit up, That''s not a problem. I can slowly refine it and eventually separate the Immortal Gold. His dead body must have collected a massive amount of Immortal Gold to deal with him, enough for him to forge a complete body. It turns out a corpse really is the most useful only after it''s dead. Speaking of which, do you know what the deal is with the Heavenly Court? I heard that Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi have joined the Heavenly Court. Could it be that the Silent Extermination Immortal established it? But that doesn''t make sense either. If the Silent Extermination Immortal established the Heavenly Court, how could Jiang Lianyi join? Or did the Silent Extermination Immortal disguise herself as you, Fairy Eternity, and trick Jiang Lianyi into joining the Heavenly Court? It doesn''t seem like something the Kirin or Immortal Jiuchong would do; being so ostentatious would attract the attention of Silent Extermination Immortal. Previously when Yingtian Immortal heard that the Ancient Heavenly Court had made a sudden appearance, his heart had clenched tight. The mere thought of the Ancient Heavenly Court sounded like the handiwork of the Silent Extermination Immortal. Actually, the Heavenly Court was something I made up, Lu Yang said, scratching his head embarrassingly. He hadn''t expected the Heavenly Court, which he initially created to deceive the Jiuyou Sect, to grow so big now. You made it up? Yingtian Immortal was extremely shocked. He had always regarded the Ancient Heavenly Court as a formidable enemy, only to discover it was constructed by one of their own. Then who is Heavenly Venerate Dou? That''s me! My name is Yellow Bean, said Fairy Eternity proudly, clearly satisfied with her identity as Heavenly Venerate Dou. So your real name is Yellow Bean, Yingtian Immortal said with a laugh and tears, realizing only now that in his joy at Fairy Eternity''s revival, he had completely forgotten to ask her name. His name was Si Qi; the Qilin Immortal was called Shi He; Immortal Jiuchong was called Yinong; and the Time Immortal was called Sui Qi. Her name really didn''t fit with the four of them. However, the name ''Heavenly Court'' must not have simply come out of nowhere, Lu Yang my friend. You must have heard this name from somewhere. If it were a coincidence, it would be too fortuitous. Of course, I told him about how the four of us fabricated the story of the Heavenly Court together, each of us concocting different versions to fool posterity, she revealed. I see, Yingtian Immortal nodded in understanding. With this explanation, it all made sense. It''s not just the Heavenly Court. When we''re idle, I''ve also told him many ancient anecdotes, like how you four would eat my food then immediately fall asleep, how Ying Tian you would often lecture cultivators to maintain their stature, the Immortal Sword you helped the Kirin Immortal refine that would go limp upon touch. Oh, and Lu Yang even found the book ''Immortal''s Quotations.'' That''s a great book; I thought it was lost forever Fairy Eternity talked excitedly, not noticing that with each story she told, Yingtian Immortal''s expression changed a little more. But Lu Yang noticed. Yingtian Immortal, previously all smiles, now had a face so dark it looked like it could drip water. He patted Lu Yang''s shoulder with a smile, I see that my young friend Lu Yang''s cultivation still lacks a bit of experience. As a cultivator, the most important thing is cultivation. You must ascend to the Void Refinement Stage as soon as possible. Don''t worry, with me around, when you ascend to the Void Refinement Stage and face the Thunder Tribulation, you will certainly be safe and sound. Chapter 968 Chapter 968: Chapter 967 Fairy, Let''s Not Have Fate in Our Next Life Chapter 968: Chapter 967 Fairy, Let''s Not Have Fate in Our Next Life Although Ying Tian Immortal was smiling, Lu Yang couldn''t feel a trace of warmth from his smile. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang swallowed hard, realizing that he still couldn''t escape this calamity. Moreover, from the Immortal''s Quotations found in the Twin River space, if he remembered correctly, it wasn''t just the words of Ying Tian Immortal; it contained everything said by the Four Ancient Immortals Was this the test of a fairy? It seemed exceedingly difficult. My destiny isn''t strong enough, this life probably ends here. Fairy, if we are fated, let''s meet in the next life. There''s no need to give him a backdoor favor. Immortal Fairy still cared a lot for Lu Yang, which deeply moved him, as if he had found a lifesaver. Didn''t you say that the more powerful the Thunder Tribulation, the better the subsequent nourishing effects for the cultivator? Just set him up with the difficult trials. Ying Tian Immortal nodded with a smile, his hands behind his back, Naturally, naturally. Lu Yang: Fairy, let''s not be fated in the next life, I''m afraid I will end up under your hands in my next life too. Do you plan to stay in this Small World forever? I''ll stay here until Startling Swan completes her training, Ying Tian Immortal was thorough in his actions from beginning to end. Would you like to join us on a trip to Seek Dao Sect? Miss Yun probably wants to see you too. Who is Miss Yun? Lu Yang''s Eldest Senior Sister. Ying Tian Immortal thought for a moment and felt that meeting her would be alright, Sure. Oh right, I just exchanged hands with that Ghost Monarch from Great Qian, and he left behind these four tokens. Ying Tian Immortal pulled out four tokens from behind his waist. The tokens were hard in texture; not even the Emperor clone could survive the Thunder Tribulation, yet these tokens remained, showing their extraordinary origin. The token engraved with the words Ying Tian in Ying Tian Immortal''s hand was so hot it almost started burning. However, Ying Tian Immortal had an arm of Immortal Gold, and this temperature felt no different from cool water to him. The other three tokens were separately inscribed with the words Suiyue, Kirin, and Jiuchong. He must have found me through this token. The closer this token gets to me, the hotter it gets; I haven''t figured out the principle behind it yet. The other three tokens should function similarly. They are of no use to me, it would be better for Young Friend Lu Yang to keep them. Lu Yang took the three tokens. Seeing the conversation was about done, Immortal Fairy took Lu Yang out of the Ancient Ring Small World, arriving in the outside world. Startling Swan was waiting outside, curious about what her master was discussing, but she couldn''t inquire as it was against her master''s orders. Seeing Lu Yang finally come out, she couldn''t help but ask, Junior Brother Lu Yang, you finally came out. What about that very beautiful fairy? Lu Yang tapped his temple, In my mind. How is the battle situation now? With Master using Immortal Fire to take action, the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch was quickly captured; the Demon-Subduing Divine Monarch has yet to emerge from the Restraining Light Treasure Box. Lu Yang nodded; with things progressing to this stage, the battle situation was basically settled. No further mishaps to fear, as they had two immortals on their side. A little while later, the Demon-Removing Master from the Hanging Temple and Shangguan Yu of the Five Elements Sect received the message and rushed to assist the Immortal Palace, joining forces to subdue both the Demon-Subduing and Demon-Removing Divine Monarchs. With that level also daring to come to our Immortal Palace, Chasing Moon True Person said, flushed with triumph. Damn it, I knew we couldn''t rely on the Specter Monarch! the two Divine Monarchs couldn''t hold back anymore and cursed loudly. The Specter Monarch, favored by the Emperor and in charge of commanding this operation, used them as bait while he took the credit for chopping down the trees. And after everything was done, there was no sign of the Specter Monarch. Look on the bright side, maybe the Specter Monarch encountered an Immortal and is already dead, the Demon-Subduing God Lord maliciously speculated. Greetings to the seniors. Shangguan Yu bowed to Chasing Moon True Person and Bai Ye. Master Jiesha was still practicing Silent Zen and could only clasp his hands to express his greetings. What seniors? I just have some connections with the Immortal Palace and happened to pass by and lend a hand when they were in trouble, Chasing Moon True Person could not admit his true identity. If the senior says so, then it must be true, Shangguan Yu smiled. She was quite happy to converse with Chasing Moon True Person; it made her feel younger. Hey, you youngster! Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye also hurried over. Senior Brother, you''re here! You weren''t here when we came earlier. During the battle, the two of them searched everywhere for Lu Yang, but at that time, Lu Yang had entered the Small World of the Ancient Ring, so naturally, they couldn''t find him. Junior Sister Lan, Junior Sister Tao, are you both alright? We''re fine, we''re fine. Seeing Lu Yang, the two inevitably thought of the grand battle that had unfolded around him in the guest room, and their cheeks turned red with embarrassment. If the two Junior Sisters are feeling confused about what happened earlier, you needn''t worry. As far as I know, it was an uncontrolled Dao Fruit Outline that sparked the subsequent events. Yes, yes, yes, it was all the Dao Fruit Outline''s fault! The two of them didn''t bother with the actual reason, preferring to follow Lu Yang''s lead and push the blame onto Chasing Moon True Person. As for the truth, it didn''t matter. Later, Bai Ye also found Lu Yang and apologized, Elder Brother Lu Yang, I''m sorry. I can''t leave the Immortal Palace right now. Wait for me to deal with the Great Qian Cultivators and then I''ll come find you at Seek Dao Sect to hang out. Alright, I''ll wait for you at Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang smiled. Among all the people he had met at the Immortal Palace, he found Bai Ye the easiest to communicate with. Fortunately, at the start of the battle, most of the Disciples of the Immortal Palace had chased after Lu Yang''s Wooden Avatar and were far from the battlefield, so they were not affected. However, the buildings near the entrance of the Immortal Palace were all damaged in the fight. These buildings, having stood there for at least ten thousand years, some even from the day the Immortal Palace was established. As long as no one was hurt, it''s fine, Chasing Moon True Person said, signaling that the Immortal Palace need not fret over such matters. Speaking of which, today is Mid-Autumn Festival, Chasing Moon True Person noticed a plate of mooncakes on the table and suddenly remembered that today was Mid-Autumn Festival. Due to her prolonged lifespan, she often lost track of time. Ah Ri, I won''t be using this avatar today, Bai Ye said. She liked using this avatar but wasn''t restricted to it alone; not using it meant none of the issues of reversing yin and yang or changing identities. The great battle concluded, and the Immortal Palace was filled with jubilation. Originally planning to leave immediately, Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye decided to stay the night before departing. Senior Brother, have some mooncake, Lan Ting said cheerily, stuffing a mooncake into Lu Yang''s mouth. Eat up, I''ve tasted it myself this time; it''s not poisoned, and it won''t make you bigger or smaller. Lu Yang took a bite of the mooncake filled with laurel flower, finding it refreshingly unique. Junior Sister Tao, would you like some? Lu Yang also handed Tao Yaoye a piece of mooncake. As the snow fell thickly, the three of them lay on the snowy ground, gazing at the bright moon above and feeling that the years were peacefully passing by. The next day, Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye set off, each carrying a package prepared by Lan Ting, filled with laurel flower-stuffed mooncakes and special Spirit Fruit from the Immortal Palace. Elder Brother Lu Yang, Junior Sister Tao, come visit our Immortal Palace whenever you have time, Lan Ting waved goodbye to the two. Definitely, Lu Yang turned around and shouted back, also waving his hand. Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye didn''t notice that Lu Yang''s middle finger wore a black ancient ring. Chapter 969 Chapter 969: Chapter 968: Elder Brother Dai, I''ve Also Brought Back a Hermit Expert Chapter 969: Chapter 968: Elder Brother Dai, I''ve Also Brought Back a Hermit Expert Sky Gate Mountain peak. I see Junior Brother Dai''s complexion looks much better than it did a few years ago, is it because you''re handling the Task Hall more and more skillfully? Being skillful is one aspect, but the most important thing is that The Three Great Demon Sects have settled down quite a bit, no longer needing to exhaust our minds analyzing their intelligence. Speaking of which, I really have to thank Junior Brother Lu for that. Dai Bufan took a sip of Enlightenment Tea, comfortably reclining in the Emperor''s Chair, looking particularly contented. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If this were before, when would he have such leisure to come to Sky Gate Mountain to drink tea and chat with Eldest Senior Sister? He would''ve already been hunched over a desk organizing and analyzing intelligence, issuing tasks. Although Junior Brother''s methods are unique, he often yields results beyond expectations, and Dai should have some feelings about this. Who knows what luck Junior Brother Lu has, something happens wherever he goes. I just heard that there was a scuffle at the Fairy Palace yesterdayCthey captured two cultivators from the Great Qian, one at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, one a Semi-Immortal. Dai Bufan drained his cup of Enlightenment Tea and then nonchalantly poured himself another. Back then, he would be startled upon hearing reports from Lu Yang about fights involving individuals at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage or those between Semi-Immortals. Now that his spiritual resolve had been tested over time, battles involving those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage or Semi-Immortals were no longer enough to disrupt his tranquility. It seems the cultivators of Great Qian can no longer restrain themselves. Eldest Senior Sister, I''m back. Lu Yang waved at Yun Zhi, his face brimming with a joyful smile. Elder Brother Dai is here too, huh. Lu Yang was quite surprised to see Dai Bufan; he rarely saw Dai Bufan come to Sky Gate Mountain. You''ve returned from the Fairy Palace? Yun Zhi signaled with her eyes for Lu Yang to sit down. She had just been to the Fairy Palace a couple of days ago to feed Elder Zhu Hong a bowl of water from the Twin River, and she didn''t expect that just two days later, the Fairy Palace would be attacked by cultivators from Great Qian. Fortunately, there were no casualties. Eldest Senior Sister, Elder Brother Dai, please try these mooncakes and Spirit Fruit; they''re specialities of the Fairy Palace. Lu Yang took out two packages from his Identity Jade, one contained mooncakes filled with Laurel Flower, and the other contained shrunken Spirit Fruit that he found delicious after trying. Junior Brother is thoughtful. Yun Zhi picked up a Spirit Fruit and started to nibble on it. Having many interactions with the Fairy Palace, she had eaten her share of mooncakes and Spirit Fruit, but since they were a gesture from Junior Brother, they carried a different significance. Dai Bufan, taking a piece of mooncake, ate it along with the Enlightenment Tea, Mooncakes with Laurel Flower filling, huh? I really haven''t eaten these in a while, Junior Brother Lu is considerate. Junior Brother Lu, did you acquire anything from your trip to the Laurel Fairy Palace? Lu Yang thought to himself that Elder Brother Dai truly had a divine insight; indeed, his trip to the Fairy Palace was worthwhile, and he had gained a lot. Just yesterday, the Demon-Subduing and Demon-Removing Divine Monarchs from the Great Qian Dynasty entered the Fairy Palace, aiming to sever the Laurel Tree Ancestor, with the Demon-Subduing Divine Monarch at the Late Tribulation Stage and the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch a Semi-Immortal. However, the Fairy Palace was guarded by Patriarch Fang, the Laurel Tree Ancestor, and Chasing Moon True Person, who jointly repelled the attackers without causing any harm to the Fairy Palace. Upon hearing this, Dai Bufan did not show much surprise but merely responded calmly, Oh? Is the Semi-Immortal on the Fairy Palace''s side indeed Chasing Moon True Person? The intelligence he had received indicated suspected to be Chasing Moon True Person, but to Lu Yang, the identity was affirmed. Due to a fortunate coincidence, I came to know some truths. The Laurel Tree Ancestor has developed Spiritual Wisdom and become a true sentient being, named Bai Ye. Chasing Moon True Person encountered some difficulties in his cultivation and had no choice but to share a Laurel Avatar with Bai YeCChasing Moon uses it during the day, and Bai Ye uses it at night. Bai Ye enjoys listening to my stories. During my time at the Fairy Palace, she sought me out every night. As time passed, I became familiar with her. Ah, so that''s how it is. Dai Bufan nodded thoughtfully, as if contemplating fate, and took another bite of mooncake together with Junior Brother Lu. Since Bai Ye and Chasing Moon True Person can''t leave Great Snow Mountain, Bai Ye suggested moving one of the mountains to our Seek Dao Sect. That way, she and Chasing Moon True Person can come over too. It seems she plans to stay for a long time. Cough, cough, coughC Dai Bufan choked on the mooncake and began to cough violently, thumping his chest. Elder Brother Dai, are you alright? Lu Yang asked with concern. Dai Bufan struggled to swallow the mooncake and gestured with his hand that he was fine, then looked at Lu Yang with an odd expression, You mean to say, you''ve enticed both the Laurel Tree Ancestor and the founder of the Fairy Palace to our Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang hastily cleared himself of the association, It was Bai Ye''s idea; it has nothing to do with me. It''s definitely related to you, youngster. Dai Bufan knew not to take Lu Yang''s words at face value. Yun Zhi hadn''t expected Bai Ye and Chasing Moon True Person to come to their Seek Dao Sect either. Is there anything else? Dai Bufan spoke with annoyance. He thought he was mentally prepared, but Lu Yang''s actions still managed to astonish him. Right, right, there''s one more thing. I met a hidden expert in the Fairy Palace; his cultivation level is unfathomably deep. I''ve invited him to come back with me. Would you like to meet him, Elder Brother Dai? A hidden expert? Dai Bufan was puzzled. Where? Lu Yang showed the black ancient ring on his right middle finger, In this ancient ring that contains a small world of its own. Then, please, Junior Brother Lu, do the honors and introduce us, Dai Bufan said, recognizing that knowing the information about a reclusive expert was also part of gathering intelligence. Yun Zhi raised an eyebrow, instinctively feeling that the hidden expert Junior Brother Lu mentioned was no ordinary being, and followed along with Lu Yang and Dai Bufan into the small world within the ancient ring. Inside the ancient ring''s small world, mist filled the air, limiting visibility. Even Dai Bufan''s Spiritual Sense was of no use here; the mist seemed to have the ability to block it. A massive figure flickered in the distance, indiscernible, its identity unknown, causing Dai Bufan to feel inexplicably anxious. Junior Brother Lu, where is the hidden expert you spoke of? Dai Bufan asked in a low voice. Lu Yang didn''t speak but pointed above them. Dai Bufan looked up and saw the huge figure, shrouded in mist, had at some point moved closerCa gargantuan and elongated form. The surrounding mist parted on its own, revealing only the immense dragon''s head, crafted as if from solid gold. The dragon''s head lowered, its glass-like eyes reflecting Dai Bufan''s form. Dai Bufan shuddered. The dragon''s head wasn''t releasing any intentional pressure, yet he could still sense a terrifying force emanating from itCan aura unique to those who have long held positions of power. This reclusive expert was undoubtedly a significant figure. Junior Brother Lu, just who is this Great Power? This is Venerable Ying Long, whom the East Sea Dragon Clan worships, who is also known, in another identity, as one of the Four Ancient ImmortalsCYingtian ImmortalCand controls the Power of Heavenly Tribulation. With Elder Yingtian Immortal here, Elder Brother Dai, your future heavenly tribulation will surely be safe. The golden Immortal Dragon spoke in a human tongue, its language holy and ancient, echoing with the desolation of the olden times: Descendant of later generations, are you the one who wished to meet me? Elder Brother Dai''s eyes rolled back, and with a clatter, he fainted. Yingtian Immortal, troubled, scratched his dragon scales with a claw, Why are the cultivators of later generations so faint-hearted? Chapter 970 Chapter 970: Chapter 969: Later Generations, Do You Dare to Compete with Me? Chapter 970: Chapter 969: Later Generations, Do You Dare to Compete with Me? Little Dai still needs to toughen up his courage. Fairy Eternity appeared, noting that although Junior Brother Dai''s cultivation level was higher than Little Yang''s, his courage was far less. Is this the Yingtian Immortal? Yun Zhi eyed the Venerable Ying Long with a hint of curiosity. It seemed Junior Brother had really gained a lot from his visit to the Fairy Palace, even finding the Yingtian Immortal who had been missing for three hundred thousand years. Yes, the fairy and I happened to encounter Elder Yingtian Immortal in the Fairy Palace. Venerable Ying Long landed, spewing mist, his dragon eyes reflecting Yun Zhi''s expressionless face. Young one, are you the Eldest Senior Sister mentioned by Lu Yang? Immortal Eternity speaks highly of you as well, hoping I would come to see you. It''s but a gracious overestimation from the elder fairy. Overestimation or not, let me test it myself. Young one from the later generations, dare you compete with me? Yun Zhi clasped her fists in ancient courtesy, Then please enlighten me, Elder Yingtian Immortal. This was not part of the plan, Lu Yang quickly intervened, Elder Yingtian Immortal, this might not be appropriate? Venerable Ying Long laughed heartily, Rest assured, Lu Yang my friend, I never bully others by abusing my position. Since you are worried about your Eldest Senior Sister, I shall let her have three moves. That''s not what I meant Enough, an immortal''s word is immutable. Thus, it is settled! Elder Yingtian Immortal is indeed noble. Yun Zhi spoke sincerely; she had never met anyone in battle who dared to give her three moves. Yingtian Immortal was the first. Yingtian Immortal also loved battle, his dragon form coiling in the high heavens like a legendary Supreme Immortal King, Young one of future generations, feel free to strike. I wish to see what abilities you possess! Suddenly, Fairy Eternity remembered something very important and loudly reminded, Right, Yingtian, last time in the East Sea, it was Miss Yun who drove away another one of me! Ah? Not this fellow daoist here Cloud Falling Palm. Above the Small World, a perfectly white auspicious cloud appeared, which condensed and transformed into the form of a palm, descending rapidly. The palm was so large that one couldn''t see its ends, even larger than Venerable Ying Long''s body. The cloud palm fell, shattering layers of space, and directly slapped Venerable Ying Long to the ground. Yingtian Immortal felt that the palm contained countless worlds, its weight staggeringly immense, and the attack was aimed directly at the soulChe couldn''t even dodge it! Dai Bufan groggily woke up, his mind muddled, somewhat forgetting why he had awakened in the first place. Did I just see the legendary Yingtian Immortal? And he mentioned visiting our sect. Dai Bufan remembered. He had seen a golden Immortal Dragon, majestic beyond words, the very Yingtian Immortal of many legends, the Ancestor of Refining. Where is Yingtian Immortal? Struggling to prop himself up, he saw Yun Zhi slap Venerable Ying Long to the ground, dust billowing, and vaguely saw the giant dragon writhing in pain on the ground. Forget it, I might as well go back to sleep. Dai Bufan felt he might not have fully woken up yet, and he fell back to sleep. Primordial Formlessness. Another palm strike turned Venerable Ying Long into a state like Yingtian Immortal, feeling his limbs of Immortal Gold tremble uncontrollably, as if they were not under his own command. Primordial Formlessness. Heaven Encircling Immortal Thunder! Immovable Immortal Thunder! Golden Palace Immortal Thunder! Fellow Daoist Ying Tian gathered the Supreme Immortal Thunder, which transformed into layers of barriers. They shielded in front of him, the multiple Immortal Thunders interacting and changing, condensing into a Thunder Lightning Immortal Shield. Then, with a loud strike, he was blown away by Yun Zhi, tossed a great distance before plunging headfirst into the world barrier of the Small World. Fellow Daoist Ying Tian propped against the world barrier, pulled his head out with a popping sound, feeling his head buzzing. First, the Immortal Fairy''s self-detonation delivered a fierce blow, and then Yun Zhi''s three moves sent him flying. Why had he been hit repeatedly these last two days, and by his own people at that? In ancient times, whenever Immortal was around, he would inexplicably fail at acting impressive. Why was it still the same now? Fellow Daoist Ying Tian walked over with a confident stride, his aura relaxed. Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Yun truly has her ways, but as Immortals, we seek freedom and ease. Persistently proving strength could end up as disadvantageous. Our encounter should stop at exchanging insights. I see no need for us to vie for superiority, don''t you think? Fellow Daoist Ying Tian speaks sense. Yun Zhi glanced at Dai Bufan, who lay sleeping on the ground. Strange, during the battle just now, it seemed like Junior Brother Dai woke up? Seeing that Dai Bufan couldn''t wake up anytime soon, she formed a hand seal, and Dai Bufan automatically flew out of the Ancient Ring Small World and back to the Task Hall. It was then that they started discussing important matters. Senior Fairy, Junior Brother, how did you find Fellow Daoist Ying Tian? Fellow Daoist Yun, no rush, let''s sit down and talk slowly. With a thought from Fellow Daoist Ying Tian, the ground morphed and grew four chairs connected to the floor. The Ancient Ring Small World was meticulously refined by him and could freely change its shape. Yesterday''s invaders of the Fairy Palace were not only the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch masquerading about, but another also sneaked into the Fairy Palace After listening, Yun Zhi pondered for a while. So that''s it. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord tried to open the world, and his clone possesses the ability to devour. From this, it can be deduced that he himself holds the Devouring Dao Fruit. Generally speaking, without a deep understanding of a Dao Fruit, one cannot make use of it. The Swap Dao Fruit and Imprinting Dao Fruit we acquired have been set aside unused for this very reason. From the actions of the Specter Monarch, it looks like he intends to directly take the Tribulation Dao Fruit. This means that the Great Qian side has a way to use the Tribulation Dao Fruit. Most likely, the Devouring Dao Fruit can disregard the understanding limitations and consume other Dao Fruits for its advantage. Probably because the soul of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord can''t control multiple Dao Fruits at the same time and needs the Laurel Tree Ancestor to strengthen his Immortal Soul. That''s what I was thinking too. Fellow Daoist Ying Tian and Immortal Fairy nodded in agreement. Lu Yang thought for a moment and pretended to understand as he nodded along. As for the source and use of these three Seeking Immortal Tokens, now that the Specter Monarch is dead, the Demon-Removing Divine Monarch should know something. I''ll find an opportunity to inquire at the Fairy Palace, this shouldn''t be difficult. Having captured two significant figures from the Great Qian Dynasty, the Immortal Sect and the Dynasty will take this matter very seriously; perhaps the Fairy Palace will conduct a direct Soul Search to violently acquire all intelligence. The issue of someone among the Four Immortals being possessed by the hidden mastermind is indeed problematic. The hidden mastermind stays in the shadows, but now that one has been possessed, it''s akin to moving from the dark to semi-light, which also presents an opportunity. Junior Brother, if you encounter the Qilin Immortal or the Jiuchong Immortal in the future, be extra careful. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Okay, but Senior Sister, are you so sure that I will encounter the Qilin Immortal and the Jiuchong Immortal? Lu Yang recalled that his Eldest Senior Sister had always advised him to keep away from Immortal conflicts. Why had she changed her approach now? Answering Lu Yang was Yun Zhi''s complex look. Lu Yang tactfully stopped asking further. It seemed it really wasn''t something he could stay away from just by wanting to. Chapter 971 Chapter 971: Chapter 970: I Can Refine Any Immortal Artifact Chapter 971: Chapter 970: I Can Refine Any Immortal Artifact I notice that Fellow Daoist Ying Tian''s body is damaged. Do you perhaps need some Immortal Gold to complete it? Without Ying Tian Immortal needing to state it, Yun Zhi had already discerned his condition and what he was seeking. If so, then I thank Daoist Yun Zhi! Ying Tian Immortal was overjoyed, as this was precisely what he needed at the moment. If there is any Immortal Artifact that you need, just tell me, and I can refine it. Currently, there is nothing I need. If I encounter something in the future, I hope Fellow Daoist Ying Tian will take care of it. Would you like to meet Xiao Ling and Lianyi? The two junior sisters? It has indeed been a long time since I last saw them. Previously, Ying Tian Immortal had been wary that Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were backed by Silent Extermination Immortal, so he dared not acknowledge them. Now that the misunderstanding was cleared, he naturally wanted to meet them. Fairy, do you know where they are? Lu Yang wondered, remembering that Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi often drifted about, their locations uncertain. Right, I don''t know where they are. How about we meet them later when we happen to encounter them? Yun Zhi shook her head helplessly and took out a yellow talisman: I''m worried that Senior Ao Ling might be attacked by Grey Immortal, so I asked Vast Sea Ancestral Master to make a few Teleportation Talismans. You can use this talisman to find Senior Ao Ling. That would be wonderful, Miss Yun is reliable. Immortal Fairy beamed with joy; since Xiao Ling and Lianyi were often together, finding Xiao Ling would also lead to finding Lianyi. I see that this small world forbids teleportation, so you should leave the small world before teleporting, Yun Zhi reminded them further. Ying Tian Immortal had not expected Yun Zhi to be so perceptive, He worried that Silent Extermination Immortal might use an unknown method to teleport directly into the Ancient Ring small world, so when refining the Ancient Ring, he had deliberately sealed the teleportation path. After Yun Zhi departed, Lu Yang also left the Ancient Ring small world, put on the ancient ring that had fallen to the ground, activated the Teleportation Talisman, and teleported to Ao Ling''s location. Seeing the junior brother leave with two immortals, Yun Zhi went down the mountain and found Yun Mengmeng in the River Spirit surrounding the Seek Dao Sect. Yun Mengmeng was lying in the river, letting the water carry her wherever it flowed. This was her latest craft, the river in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm was an Immortal River, and Grandma forbade playing this way. Yun Zhi fished Yun Mengmeng out of the river. Mengmeng, do you need any Immortal Artifacts refined? Immortal Artifact? Yun Mengmeng thought about it, hearing from the Chief Housekeeper that their Immortal Lineage did not need weapons for battle, and if they didn''t need weapon-type Immortal Artifacts Any Immortal Artifact works? Any Immortal Artifact works. Upon hearing this, Yun Mengmeng''s eyes lit up: Can you refine a Treasure Basin? The kind where if you put a piece of cake in it, it turns into two pieces? We can try. Yun Zhi then found the Third Junior Sister, Gan Tian, lying under a tree, experiencing nature. Third Junior Sister, if you could have any Immortal Artifact refined, what would you want to be made? Gan Tian sat up, unsure what the Eldest Senior Sister meant by this question, but still leaned against the tree and thought hard. As for the zither, she didn''t particularly need one; her zither was a growing magic artifact, and she had used it since she was young, so there was no need to replace it. Is there such a thing as an Immortal Lamp that can grant any wish, like if you rub it twice, a deity appears and fulfills three wishes? We can try. After asking around, Yun Zhi wrote down everything that was needed on paper: A Treasure Basin that duplicates objects, an Immortal Lamp that fulfills any wish upon rubbing, a coffin so comfortable you wouldn''t want to leave, an artifact that teaches people how to love, an Immortal Mirror that can rank beauties These all seem like some peculiar items, but considering that Fellow Daoist Ying Tian is the Ancestor of Refining and can craft any magic artifact, it shouldn''t be a problem. Demon Territory, Great Demon Ancient Tomb. Within the corridor, eight or nine members of the Demon Race congregated, cautiously walking without taking large steps. Big brother, can''t we use our Spiritual Sense to scout around? It''s so dark here, I can''t see anything. A female member of the Demon Race nervously grasped her big brother''s clothing. How many times have I told you, this is the ancient tomb of a Half Step Nascent Soul Stage great demon, filled with complex mechanisms, some of which are triggered by Spiritual Sense or a flash of light. Oh. Everyone, follow exactly where I stepped to avoid triggering any mechanisms, the leader of the Demon Race transmitted to the group through spiritual means. After triggering two traps and engaging in several tough battles, the group finally reached the deepest part of the ancient tomb, a place no one had reached before. We''ve finally made it. The group breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing onto the ground. The deepest parts of the tomb were lit by Night Pearls. The members saw Cultivation Technique Manuals, Elixirs, and Spirit Treasures scattered casually on the ground, their eyes gleaming with excitement. It''s really generous, just as expected from a Half-Step Nascent Soul great demon. Thanks to Fellow Daoist Ao Lianyi and Jiang Ling for providing the map of the ancient tomb. Let''s divide the loot as we agreed earlier, sixty-forty. Their group had coincidentally met Ao Lianyi and Jiang Ling on the road, who had the map but not enough people and were worried about the dangers in the tomb, so they proposed to cooperate. They agreed to explore the tomb together, and upon success, divide the treasures sixty-forty. Through contacts along the way, they learned that the two women came from extraordinary backgrounds, possessing a trace of Dragon and Phoenix BloodlinesClikely their ancestors belonged to the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes but were expelled due to their ancestors'' mistakes, leaving Ao Lianyi and Jiang Ling quite destitute in this generation. The leader checked the treasures of the tomb, finding most of the Elixirs had expired, turning into poison or waste. However, the Spirit Treasures and Cultivation Technique Manuals were still usable and of very high grade. Look at this one; this is actually a unique magic skill of the great demon! And this one here, it''s the tomb owner''s experience with forming a golden core. Oh my, using his method, we have a one and a half percent chance of success! What''s this? one of them noticed a sword hilt sticking out of the ground and curiously pulled it out. A broken sword and it''s even rusted? As the rusted broken sword was pulled out, the tomb shook, the coffins vibrated continuously, making rattling noises, and a sinister laugh echoed throughout the tomb. Hehehe, who would have thought, after a hundred years, I, Heaven Centipede Taoist, would see the light of day again! Old Green Ram, you sacrificed your life to seal me here and set up traps to stop anyone from entering. How is it that someone still broke in and pulled out the Array Eye? Heaven Centipede Taoist? The group''s faces changed color; the Heaven Centipede Taoist was a known great demon a hundred years ago. With unmatched cultivation, no one could rival him, and he caused great suffering to the nearby tribes. Afterwards, an ancestor of the Green Ram Clan broke through to the Half Step Nascent Soul Stage and challenged the Heaven Centipede Taoist to a duel. Since then, both had vanished. It turned out he was sealed here. A centipede with colorful markings crawled out of the coffin, its hundreds of legs moving rhythmically, sending chills down everyone''s spine. It seems the Old Green Ram kicked the bucket, his Storage Ring shattered and his belongings fell out. Great, now that I am awake, not only do I have these little demons to replenish my Qi and Blood, but I also have the treasures of a Half Step Nascent Soul stage being. It seems destiny is in my favor! It''s our fault for giving you the map. You better leave quickly; we''ll cover for you! The two women stepped forward, their eyes filled with determination. Fellow Daoist Ao Lianyi! Fellow Daoist Jiang Ling! The group cried loudly, If we leave, we leave together! Shut up, if you don''t leave, we''ll all die here! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hehe, none of you are going to leave, laughed the Heaven Centipede Taoist dismissively, not taking this group of Consummation of Qi Refinement little demons seriously. The group engaged in a fierce battle with the Heaven Centipede Taoist, who, out of amusement, did not kill them outright. Fellow Daoist Ao Lianyi! the group shouted. Seeing the Heaven Centipede Taoist''s leg pierce through Ao Lianyi''s chest, Ao Lianyi lay weakly in Jiang Ling''s arms. Ao Lianyi feebly extended her blood-covered hand to touch Jiang Ling''s face, Xiao Ling, let''s be sisters again in our next life. LianyiC Jiang Ling cried out heart-wrenchingly. Heaven Centipede Taoist, I''ll make you pay in blood! Jiang Ling yelled furiously. The Heaven Centipede Taoist remained unconcerned, but suddenly, his expression changed when he saw Jiang Ling''s eyes turn golden like an ancient dragon awakening. A Bloodline awakening, you''re of the Dragon Clan! shouted the Heaven Centipede Taoist. Suddenly, a door opened and Lu Yang walked out, looking around, seeing the lifeless Jiang Lianyi lying on the ground, the furious Ao Ling, the little demons who didn''t know what had happened, and the Half Step Nascent Soul stage Heaven Centipede Taoist. Sorry, wrong place, Lu Yang quietly retreated. Chapter 972 Chapter 972: 971 Chapter 972: 971 Lu Yang took a half step back, feeling that under these circumstances, it seemed too late to leave anymore, so he stepped forward again. Who are you! The Heaven Centipede Taoist''s expression drastically changed upon seeing Lu Yang able to establish a stable spatial channel. What level of power must this be?! He, he is Lu Yang! Lu Yang''s fame had spread far, even reaching the Demon Territory with his portraits. The Heaven Centipede Taoist had been sealed for a hundred years and naturally did not recognize Lu Yang, but that did not prevent him from being frightened. You all should leave now. I''ll handle things here. Lu Yang shooed away the Little Demons. Noticing that the Little Demons'' gazes were fixed on Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, he added, She can still be saved, I can save her. Go now. Only then did the Little Demons hurriedly flee the ancient tomb. You two seniors, stop crying and sleeping, get up now, Lu Yang said helplessly. If he had known earlier what had happened here, he would have come a teacup''s time later no matter what. Now it was too late to say anything. Lu Yang cast a Verbal Spell and resurrected Ao Ling, who deftly climbed up from the ground, Senior Brother, how did you come? Jiang Lianyi stopped crying, and the Phoenix Tribe aura was no longer deliberately revealed. I found an acquaintance and hoped you two would meet him. Lu Yang raised his hand to show the Black Ancient Ring, Right here. Which acquaintance? Both women were very curious, as encountering an acquaintance in this era was not easy. It''s the Yingtian Immortal, Lu Yang said directly, not beating around the bush. Is it Brother Ying Tian?! The two women were greatly surprised and showed joyful expressions, thinking that Lu Yang had, at most, found someone like Little Qiongqi and not expecting it to be the Yingtian Immortal, who had a great relationship with their husband. But shouldn''t we deal with this Golden Core stage giant centipede first? Lu Yang''s gaze fell on the Heaven Centipede Taoist. What did this centipede do? We just happened to pass by this place, heard that this centipede had committed numerous misdeeds, and decided to take care of it while we were here, said Lu Yang. Thinking to himself did you also casually recruit a group of Little Demons to set the mood? But considering the two were Junior Sisters, he did not expose them. The Heaven Centipede Taoist shivered, and although he did not know the true identities of the three, he felt their oppressive aura. Even the Mid-stage Nascent Soul old demons he had encountered over a hundred years ago did not have a strand of their terrifying aura. And did he just mention the Yingtian Immortal? Who was this, an Ancient Immortal playing games among humans? What heavenly law had he violated to be pursued and blocked by three great experts upon his return? I am a Half Step Nascent Soul, not a Semi-Immortal. Had I known this, I might as well have continued sleeping in my coffin. Three of you Lu Yang picked up a half-broken sword from the ground, infused it with a strand of Sword Qi, and casually threw it backward, piercing the Heaven Centipede Taoist''s forehead. The Heaven Centipede Taoist grunted twice, then fell into the coffin neatly aligned. The two women and Lu Yang entered the Ancient Ring, where they saw Yingtian Immortal standing by the seaside cliff with one hand behind his back and the other hanging naturally, his white robe fluttering in the sea breeze, the endless waves hitting the shore. Yingtian Immortal turned his head, his gaze bearing the weight of ages, a glance spanning thirty thousand years, Two Junior Sisters, long time no see. After thirty thousand years, is everything well? Seeing his demeanor, without needing to see his face, both women knew this was Yingtian Immortal and couldn''t help but exclaim joyfully, Brother Ying Tian! The three, separated for over thirty thousand years, now gathered in this small world, their joy indescribable in words. Brother Ying Tian, I didn''t expect to find you here! The two of you really do share a bond just like in ancient times, as close as real sisters. Brother Ying Tian, what exactly happened back then, and where have you been all these years? Yingtian Immortal looked up at the sky, The events of that year are quite complicated. Sit, everyone sit down, I''ll explain slowly. He controlled the small world, and conjured up five chairs, inviting everyone to sit down and enjoy the sea breeze. So, here''s what happened Yingtian Immortal narrated the story, but he didn''t get into the details about Ashy Bean, only mentioning that they encountered a formidable enemy, and had no choice but to hide. Jiang Lianyi wasn''t aware of the situation with Ashy Bean. If Yingtian Immortal had told her, she too would have been on the hit list. So many things happened, it seems like you, Brother Ying Tian, have also had a tough thirty thousand years. Yingtian Immortal was hiding in the ancient ring''s small world, seeking trustworthy cultivators to gather intelligence, waiting for Fairy Eternity''s revival, which was by no means as easy as he made it sound. Hey, what hardships? Showing sainthood in front of others every day, it''s not much different from the days of yore. And this person being possessed The two women hesitated to complete the sentence. If Qilin Immortal were the one possessed, what would they do? Yingtian Immortal fell silent, for he could hardly pound his chest and promise that Qilin Immortal was definitely not the one possessed. If it truly was Qilin Immortal who had been possessed, and the two women trusted him, resulting in harm, what then? Never mind, never mind, Lu Yang and I will definitely find the one who''s been possessed! Fairy Eternity stepped forward to ease the atmosphere. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity as if he had seen a ghost. Fairy, say what you will, but can you leave me out of this? Am I, with my frail body, really supposed to get involved with the mastermind behind the scenes? Exactly, I and Fairy will definitely find that person! Knowing Fairy Eternity meant well, Lu Yang went along with it. The talents and luck of Lu Yang were something the two women had seen and could definitely rely on. Then we are in your debt, Immortal Sister and Elder Brother Lu Yang. Yingtian Immortal then spoke about his encounters with Specter Monarch, meeting Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity, following Lu Yang to Seek Dao Sect, and meeting Yun Zhi. When the two women heard Yingtian Immortal offer Yun Zhi three moves, they involuntarily sat up straight. Leave it to Brother Ying Tian, even Immortal Sister in her heyday wouldn''t dare let Yun Zhi take three moves. Cough, don''t look at me like that, I truly didn''t expect her to be so powerful, Yingtian Immortal said, feeling embarrassed and unable to meet the gazes of the two women. I just assumed she was at most on par with Qilin, who would have thought she could be so strong, she must be the master of Heavenly Court Sect, Yun Mengmeng now. The two women looked at Yingtian Immortal with puffed cheeks, When you usually battle your husband, you never gave him three moves. A slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue, Yingtian Immortal apologized with a smile. Yingtian Immortal quickly changed the subject, Speaking of which, I heard that Zhu Tian has become the king in Demon Nation. I never expected he''d also be asleep until now. I always need some furniture for my small world, and he could make some. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Yingtian Immortal could alter the shape of the small world to create furniture, or ask Lu Yang to buy some from the outside world, in terms of comfort, it definitely couldn''t compare to what Zhu Tian could make. Who would have thought Zhu Tian would be in this era? When I first heard Lianyi say that Zhu Tian was still around, I thought she was joking, Ao Ling laughed. Zhu Tian, being controlled by Jiang Lianyi''s Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, allowed Jiang Lianyi to sense his location. Jiang Lianyi calculated for a moment, Zhu Tian is currently in the capital of Demon Nation, shall we go now? Fairy Eternity had shown herself before Zhu Tian, and Zhu Tian knew Lu Yang''s real identity, so when they met Zhu Tian, there was no need for pretense. Chapter 973 Chapter 973: Chapter 972: Sabotage Chapter 973: Chapter 972: Sabotage Demon Territory, Demon City Imperial Palace. Since the establishment of the Demon Nation, thousands of demons had come to serve, with both large and small Demon Race factions submitting, the Demon Territory experienced unprecedented unification. Under the control of the outline of the Dao Fruit of the Survival of the Fittest, more than a dozen Transcendance Tribulations Demon Emperors submitted to Zhu Tian, and many great demons at the Integration Peak were cultivated by him, with hopes to Pass the Tribulation. Life is good now, Zhu Tian, lying on the Emperor''s Chair and yawning comfortably, felt his thirty thousand years of sleep hadn''t been in vain. Could this kind of luxury have been enjoyed in Ancient Times? The palace decorations were luxurious, surpassing even the Imperial Palace of Great Xia, exceeding in both artistic and practical aspects. Zhu Tian personally designed the Demon City Imperial Palace, and the furniture inside was crafted by his own hands. When he was just awakened and hadn''t yet regained his full prowess, Zhu Tian would make furniture in his abode; after the palace was built, all were put to use. In the vast palace, Zhu Tian was alone; he didn''t need maids or eunuchs to serve him, nor did he require guards for protection. Being a Semi-Immortal, and on his own territory, who could harm him? Zhu Tian, it seems like you''re living comfortably. A voice tinged with mockery rang from behind, startling Zhu Tian so much that he nearly reverted to his original form. Recognizing the arrivals, Zhu Tian quickly put on a smile, It turns out to be Sister Lianyi, Sister Ling, and Brother Lu Yang. And Immortal as well. Immortal Fairy emerged from Lu Yang''s body. Right, right, right, and Sister Doudou. Zhu Tian dared not forget this great immortal, although Immortal Fairy had never disclosed her origins, that was not important C no Immortal was someone he could afford to provoke. What wind has blown you four over here? Zhu Tian hurriedly got up to clear space, pouring tea and setting out seeds. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had visited him more than once, while Lu Yang had not sought him out again since the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation. He had often thought about sending Lu Yang a few beautifully enchanting Demon Race dancers to improve their relations, but he worried that directly sending them might look bad, so he put the idea on hold. There is an old friend who wishes to meet you; is it convenient for you, King Zhu? Just call me Little Zhu. Zhu Tian nodded and bowed, where dared he say it was inconvenient? Here, King Zhu, please. Lu Yang displayed the Black Ancient Ring, whose immense suction force pulled everyone into the Small World. Zhu Tian entered the Small World, which felt like a chaotic journey through time back to the Ancient Times; numerous familiar Semi-Immortals and beings at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were attending a lecture, the white-robed Yingtian Immortal facing the crowd, speaking eloquently. His words created phenomena of heaven and earth, with the Dao Sound gently rippling, and golden spring gushing from the ground, enlightening all beings. Zhu Tian remembered this particular lecture; it was the first lecture after Yingtian Immortal became an Immortal; why would it appear here? Could it be that this lecture was of immense significance, etched in history, becoming a reflective echo in this Small World? Yingtian Immortal stepped down from the stage, lotuses blooming with every step he took, and everywhere he passed, the reflections of beings turned into white mist and consecutively disappeared. This scene was not as Zhu Tian remembered it. Could it be that Yingtian Immortal''s cultivation level was profound enough to traverse the long river of history, and merely by a historical reflection, he could reappear in the human realm? Yingtian Immortal slowly approached the stunned Zhu Tian, a smile filled with deep meaning appearing at the corner of his mouth. Zhu Tian, long time no see, all well? Venerable Immortal, is it really you?! Zhu Tian suddenly realized; the person in front of him was not some historical reflection but the truly genuine Yingtian Immortal! Yingtian Immortal smiled and nodded: Indeed, it is I. Lu Yang clicked his tongue from the side, after all, it was Ying Tian Immortal. Zhu Tian, among the Semi-Immortals, listened to Ying Tian Immortal''s lectures very seriously, and he was completely bamboozled. What would happen if it were someone else? I didn''t expect you to choose hibernation, Zhu Tian. Thirty thousand years have passed in a blink, and the world has changed without a trace of the old friends. Seeing you today makes my journey worthwhile. Zhu Tian''s eyes brimmed with tears, Yes, I''ve slept for thirty thousand years, yet still can''t escape from you all. Jiang Lianyi and Ao Ling making an entrance was one thing, but now even Ying Tian Immortal has popped up. When I wasn''t around, not a single Semi-Immortal showed up, but as soon as I established the Demon Nation, Semi-Immortals started popping up everywhere, and occasionally, even an Immortal would appear. Now, there are more Immortals than in Ancient Times. Couldn''t they give me, the foremost under the Immortals, a little room to play? Looking at this situation, we might likely see Qilin Immortal coming up next. Wait, aren''t there rumors about the Great Era conflict? Could it be that I''ve started the Great Era conflict? Thinking this, Zhu Tian became excited inside, indeed he was the most special. Venerable Immortal, please have a seat. Zhu Tian pulled out several Emperor''s Chairs that he had made in the last two years. The crowd sat down one after another, and then Zhu Tian brought out an Emperor''s Table, stocked with fruits and pastries, considering everything very thoroughly. Zhu Tian, you seem to be doing quite well in the Demon Territory, even establishing a Demon Nation, Ying Tian Immortal said with a smile. It''s all thanks to the favor of my fellow Daoists, said Zhu Tian humbly, stating the truth. It indeed was the favor of the Daoists, otherwise, Jiang Lianyi would have become the ruler of the Demon Nation. That''s also your ability. In my view, your establishment of a Demon Nation and orchestrating the Demon Race''s power was a wise decision. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline basically becomes stronger as the controller passes more people. Lianyi is used to going solo and has never done this, while you didn''t have the chance in Ancient Times. In Ancient Times, there were Semi-Immortal transcending tribulations everywhere. Zhu Tian wanted to establish the Demon Nation, but aside from Qilin Immortal on top, several other Demonic Semi-Immortals were not in agreement. Nowadays, the Semi-Immortals are quite low-key due to various reasons, which has given you the chance to establish the Demon Nation. You should cherish this opportunity and properly ponder on the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline. Zhu Tian will remember the teachings of Venerable Immortal, Zhu Tian said, breaking out in a cold sweat. After awakening, he had been indulging in pleasures and indeed had neglected his cultivation. Ying Tian Immortal stood up, paced around the group with his hands behind his back, and suddenly said, Zhu Tian, what do you think of this Small World I crafted? Zhu Tian flattered, Anything crafted by the Venerable Immortal must be excellent. This Small World is tranquil and elegant, utterly unoccupied, perfectly embodying the essence of an empty and bright spiritual platform Lu Yang, however, had a different opinion, The Small World is nice, but it feels a bit empty, not really suitable for living. The essence of an empty and bright spiritual platform is indeed a good theme, but Venerable Immortal has already reached this state; there''s no need to emphasize it with a Small World. Maybe I should craft a set of furniture for you, Venerable Immortal, to adorn this Small World, Zhu Tian immediately changed his tone upon hearing this. Ying Tian Immortal nodded, That would be good. The three exchanged smiles, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Immortal Fairy Eternity perched on the Emperor''s Chair, watching the three laugh for a while. She felt there was more to their conversation than met the eye and started to ponder deeply. Suddenly, Immortal Fairy Eternity had an epiphany, pointing at Ying Tian Immortal and said, Oh~ I get it now, Ying Tian, you were too shy to directly ask Zhu Tian for furniture, so you had Little Yang act as a go-between! Ying Tian Immortal: Immortal, is this when you decide to be smart? Chapter 974 Chapter 974: 973rd Chapter: Can Your Seek Dao Sect Request Some Normal Immortal Artifacts? Chapter 974: 973rd Chapter: Can Your Seek Dao Sect Request Some Normal Immortal Artifacts? Every time this happened, the Yingtian Immortal would miss the once reticent Fairy Eternity dearly. Back then, Fairy Eternity would see through everything without pointing it out, but now, Fairy Eternity might not necessarily see through everything, but would certainly point it out once she did. It was far from the first time his thunder had been stolen, so Yingtian Immortal quickly reacted, using laughter to ease the awkwardness, Haha, Eternity, you really have a way with jokes. I''ve been honest and straightforward all my life. When have I ever needed to be secretive? Ah? Haven''t you? Didn''t you once cover up being captured by a female cultivator for replenishment? Lu Yang dashed forward in a few strides, covering Fairy Eternity''s mouth. If he let the Fairy continue, she might not have an issue for exposing old secrets, but he and Zhu Tian, who were overhearing, would be in big trouble. Moreover, I reluctantly became the Yingtian Immortal''s supporter, hoping that he would spare my life when I encounter my Heavenly Tribulation. Now, it seems I am not going to survive. Zhu Tian, sweating profusely at his side, thought, No, how did I end up in a life-or-death crisis while just talking? I didn''t do anything. Fairy Eternity, being a soul body, couldn''t be touched by Lu Yang, but seeing Little Yang come at her, making a motion to cover her mouth, Fairy Eternity cooperatively closed her mouth and stopped talking. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi saw this scene and covered their mouths to stifle their laughter. Aside from Fairy Eternity''s unintentional gaffe, the atmosphere in the Ancient Ring''s small world was warm and harmonious. It was rare for everyone, as ancients cultivators, to gather together and discuss the past of Ancient Times, and even Lu Yang''s involvement did not feel out of place at all. In fact, Lu Yang knew more about the Ancient Times than Zhu Tian did. Of course, Lu Yang couldn''t pretend to know everything. He had to pretend to forget all about the misfortunes of the Four Ancient Immortals; otherwise, he might invite disaster. Two days and nights flew by. It would be exhausting for mortals to go without sleep, but those present were either Semi-Immortals or Immortals, and even the least among them, at the Divinity Transformation Stage, would not feel tired. But just chatting on and on endlessly, there had to come an end at some point. Alright, it''s hard for old friends to meet, I just came to see you, and it''s good that you''re doing well. The Yingtian Immortal took the initiative to end the chat. Then, Venerable Immortal, I will send the furniture your way once it''s finished. There''s no need to be so courteous. It''s only proper. After seeing off Lu Yang and others, Zhu Tian became even more determined to cling tightly to Lu Yang''s coattails. During the chat, the Venerable Immortal kept calling Elder Brother Lu Yang ''friend'', I have never seen anyone in the Ancient Times who could get the Venerable Immortal to address them so. It seems that Elder Brother Lu Yang is favored by the Venerable Immortal and is sure to accomplish great things in the future. Although I myself have started the strife of a Great Era, destined to be the protagonist of this realm, I also know when to go with the flow and take sides when it''s necessary. That said, how can my Imperial Palace allow just anyone to come and go as they please? Maybe I should get a couple of guards? Zhu Tian thought again, what level of guards could ever stop Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi? Elder Brother Lu Yang, then this is goodbye for now, said Ao Ling and the other lady as they bid farewell to Lu Yang, who, along with Fairy Eternity and the Yingtian Immortal, returned to the Seek Dao Sect. The Yingtian Immortal saw the list Yun Zhi had prepared for the Immortal Artifacts and showed a particularly puzzled expression. Logically speaking, if one comes to him for artifact crafting, shouldn''t they be asking for weapons, and the more powerful the better? ` What on earth are these absurd Immortal Artifacts listed on the paper? Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yingtian Immortal stared at the list for a long time, trying to find any normal Immortal Artifacts. A Treasure Basin that replicates anything at will, an Immortal Lantern that grants any wish upon friction, aren''t the effects of these two too heaven-defying? A coffin so comfortable that one wouldn''t want to get up once inside should be Zhu Tian''s job, I can only refine a coffin you wouldn''t be able to get out of once you lie down! And a magical artifact that teaches people how to fall in love, I''ve never been in love before, how should I refine that? An Immortal Mirror that can rank beauties Can you Seek Dao Sect come up with some normal Immortal Artifacts? You can''t refine them? Yun Zhi asked. Yingtian Immortal covered his face. Although he didn''t want to admit it, he indeed couldn''t refine such things. At the very least, let me refine a Sky Opening Axe from scratch. Then we shall contact Daoist friend again when we have a need for other Immortal Artifacts. My artifact-refining skills are average; I am not as powerful as Daoist Yun Zhi imagines. Please, Daoist Yun Zhi, when you request Immortal Artifacts to be refined next time, let them all be weapon-related. I will try my best. There''s another thing, the Fairy Palace directly performed a Soul Search on the Demon-Removing God Lord and obtained intelligence that matched our speculations; Mid-heaven Emperor Lord is a Devouring Dao Fruit, capable of devouring other Dao Fruits for his own use, but it requires an extremely high soul strength. Lu Yang found it easy to teleport to the Demon Territory, but very difficult to return from there. Coupled with the time spent chatting with Zhu Tian, going back and forth took seven days. In these seven days, both the Immortal Sect and the Dynasty paid close attention to the intel on the Demon-Removing God Lord. The method to dismantle the Fairy Palace''s Sect Protection Array was leaked by the former Acting Sect Master Qu Ling. The Fairy Palace was filled with rage and has executed Qu Ling. As for the crafting method and principles of the four Seeking Immortal Tokens, the Demon-Removing God Lord wasn''t informed. He has just ascended to a Semi-Immortal and hasn''t had the chance to be privy to all of Great Qian''s top-level intelligence. He only knew that the Seeking Immortal Tokens are precious and that even the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord doesn''t have many; only exceptionally powerful Great Qian Semi-Immortals are qualified to possess them, like the Specter Monarch and Landscape Monarch. Although the Landscape Monarch possesses a Dao Fruit Outline, it wasn''t granted by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord; on the contrary, he was once a contender for the Divine Position against the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. So the Landscape Monarch is that powerful? Lu Yang was surprised. During his time in the East Sea, the Landscape Monarch was first pitted against Ao Ling and then instantly killed by Ashy Bean, never getting a chance to show his capabilities, making Lu Yang believe all along that the Landscape Monarch couldn''t even defeat Zhu Tian. According to the Demon-Removing God Lord''s knowledge, there are two Immortals within the Great Qian forces. One is the well-known ''Mid-heaven Emperor Lord,'' and the other is ''The Controller,'' who is known by very few. The Great Qian Dynasty is grounded on faith and incense offering. This ''The Controller'' is in charge of the sacrificial ceremonies in the Great Qian Dynasty, with a status only second to the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. I see, Lu Yang nodded. The reason why the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord allowed the Great Qian Dynasty to be destroyed still stems from the flaws of the Power of Faith. The Power of Faith binds all cultivators who hold a Divine Position, including the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord himself, and it''s not uncommon for them to be assimilated by the Power of Faith. Therefore, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord decided to abandon the Great Qian Dynasty, remove the source of incense offering, and let the Great Qian Dynasty head towards destruction. Truly heartless. Lu Yang sighed. The destruction of the Great Qian Dynasty didn''t happen overnight. It was likely that several generations, or even dozens of generations of commoners, would have to endure exploitation by officials and the suffering caused by wars among cultivators. From praying to the Divine Positions to cursing and giving up, this is exactly what the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and the others hoped for. Speaking of which, Wu Yao also destroyed by his own hands the dynasty that he established. The founders of the two great dynasties both personally destroyed their own dynasties. It''s hard to tell if this is a coincidence or if fate decreed it to be so. Chapter 975 Chapter 975: Chapter 974: Sharing Wealth and Woe Together Chapter 975: Chapter 974: Sharing Wealth and Woe Together After sending the averagely skilled Yingtian Immortal back to the Fairy Palace, Lu Yang''s cultivation entered the right track as he dedicated himself to training. An hour later, a treacherous scoundrel caused trouble, disrupting Lu Yang''s cultivation plan. Old Lu, I heard you went to the Fairy Palace? What do you think, envious, huh? Lu Yang boasted with a snort, which irritated Meng Jingzhou to the point of itching teeth. Since the power of the sun had increased, he had become more and more reluctant to approach women. For him, places like the Laurel Fairy Palace were essentially forbidden. Meng Jingzhou hadn''t expected Lu Yang to vanish before his eyes all of a sudden and only upon inquiring did he learn that Lu Yang had abandoned him to enjoy himself at the Fairy Palace. Unable to bear seeing Lu Yang fall into such depravity, Meng Jingzhou scolded loudly, trying to awaken his indulged friend, Envious, my ass. We cultivators should dedicate ourselves to cultivation. Wandering around and idling about like you do every day, you''ll surely end up accomplishing nothing! And what have you cultivated this past month? Almost there. During the month you were away, I went to a secret realm that opens every three hundred years. Accidentally, I encountered Long Huo. From the slightest clues, I guessed that the spirit of the secret realm was indeed its master and foiled his possession plan. Though his realm was higher than mine, I naturally restrain soul bodies. After challenging him beyond my level, I teamed up with Long Huo and captured him. Then I handed this soul over to the local government office for processing. While waiting for the local government to commend me, I discovered that they seemed extremely efficient, almost too eager to send me away. After some covert investigations, it turned out that the local government was involved in corruption and colluding with the Ruthless Sect. Following the leads, I uncovered that the source was the Governor. Seeing his plot exposed, the Governor fled in a hurry that night. It began to rain heavily, and I chased him hundreds of miles through the rainy night. Along the way, I killed several dead soldiers sent by the Governor, disregarded the honey trap set by his people, and finally caught him at a city gate by dawn. I looked up only to realize that, unknowingly, I had chased the Governor all the way to Imperial City. After dealing with the Governor, I took the opportunity to go home for a meal and upon returning, I heard you had also returned from the Fairy Palace. When did you actually cultivate this month? Meng Jingzhou seriously said, At least I always had the intention to cultivate. It was just that mundane affairs kept getting in the way, leaving no opportunity to actually do so. I did too! Lu Yang roared, infuriatedCwasn''t he also entangled in mundane affairs? You did nothing. Old Meng, let me tell you, you''d better speak politely to me. It''s not too late to fawn over me now, for soon it''ll be too late. Meng Jingzhou scoffed at Lu Yang''s statement, Fawn over you? In your dreams. You don''t know, but this time at the Fairy Palace, I met not only the Great Qian Cultivators, but also the Yingtian Immortal. When Yingtian Immortal saw me, he was very grateful. He patted my shoulder, encouraging me to cultivate well, saying he would definitely take good care of me when it''s time for my Transcending Heavenly Tribulation. What?! Meng Jingzhou was especially surprised, for in his absence, Lu Yang had indeed gained such an opportunity. Cultivators dread nothing more than facing a Heavenly Tribulation. Even Qin Haoran, strong as he was, perished in such tribulation, reincarnated as Junior Brother Li. With Lu Yang having a connection like the Yingtian Immortal, wouldn''t his future cultivation be unobstructed, soaring to the skies? Meng Jingzhou diligently massaged Lu Yang''s shoulders and head, his tone gentle, Old Lu, ah no, Senior Brother Lu, I was a bit harsh earlier. Please forgive me, look at our relationship Now a prominent figure in the Great Bean Dynasty, Lu Yang was not one to stoop to Meng Jingzhou''s level, Our relationship goes without saying. We share our fortunes and face our troubles together. Don''t worry. When I meet the Yingtian Immortal Elder again, I will surely ask him to look after you as well. Meng Jingzhou was deeply moved, Good brother, truly righteous! By the way, on my way back, I also heard that you went to the Fairy Palace, and several high-ranking members and disciples there got pregnant. Everyone''s saying it was your doing. Do you know about this? Bullshit! Lu Yang became frantic, purely a rumor. What did this have to do with him? They got pregnant for drinking from the Twin River; what did he do except suggesting a few ideas to the Fairy Palace. Wait, come to think of it, this actually does have something to do with me. Upon hearing this, Meng Jingzhou''s hands, which were massaging Lu Yang''s shoulders, suddenly changed to gripping them, and he flung Lu Yang away in a fit of rage, glaring intensely. Well, Old Lu, I didn''t expect I misjudged you, for you to do something so despicable! Show me what you''ve got, today I must teach you a good lesson! No, I mean, I just suggested they drink from Twin River A golden Swastika Fist Seal descended, ten feet in size, Lu Yang used his finger as a sword to sever the Fist Seal, Damn it, Old Meng, you''re pretending not to hear on purpose Lewd thief, take this! Just in time for you to witness the supreme Pure Yang Dharma Aspect I learned from our ancestor! Slowly, behind Meng Jingzhou, a golden Dharma Aspect like a rising sun emerged, towering a hundred feet high, its features blurred, each movement imbued with an ancient aura, one hand holding a shield, the other a spear. Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Aspect? Lu Yang had heard of Pure Yang Dharma Aspect, an aspect only possessable by a Pure Yang Immortal Body. It seemed Meng Junzi had tailored for Meng Jingzhou an even more extreme Dharma Aspect than the Pure Yang Dharma Aspect. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! The Dharma Aspect''s arm fell, sending Lu Yang flying. Lu Yang was certain now. This was definitely a more powerful Dharma Aspect than the Pure Yang Dharma Aspect, stronger than what Fairy Eternity had described. I''m not scared of you! Lu Yang drew out his Green Peak Sword, employed the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, and aimed the sword tip at Meng Jingzhou. Meng Jingzhou had anticipated this move, went on the offensive, and lunged at Lu Yang. By doing so, even if he had to kneel, he could still tackle Lu Yang with the Dharma Aspect. Lu Yang inwardly cursed Meng Jingzhou''s slyness, changing his sword skill, Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Inheriting Shadow Sword, Seven Star Sword Set, and Green Peak Sword merged, sword Qi surged, the supreme Pure Yang Dharma Aspect guarded with the shield while the other hand, holding the spear, attacked Lu Yang. Universe in Palm! A massive hand came down, capturing the Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Aspect. Meng Jingzhou seeing this, employed Three Heads and Six Arms, and the Dharma Aspect also transformed into Three Heads and Six Arms. Six overlapping hands of the Dharma Aspect blocked this tremendously terrifying palm. Is that all you''ve got? That''s plenty to deal with you! The two tangled in combat, interchanging sword skills, magic skills, and Dharma Aspects rapidly. Not far away, Yun Mengmeng sat on a tree branch, swinging her long legs, clearly in a good mood, occasionally picking up a chip from a paper bag and crunching away. With her fingers covered in potato chip crumbs, she pointed at the battling Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, Shouldn''t we stop them from fighting like this? Yun Zhi sat next to Yun Mengmeng, also picked a chip, and slowly savored it in her mouth, No need to stop them, they''re always like this. Yun Mengmeng then asked Gan Tian sitting on her left, Do you want some chips? No thanks, watching them like this, I''ll play some music to boost their spirits. Gan Tian placed the guqin on her lap, and a spirited musical piece rang out at the top of Sky Gate Mountain, making Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou fight even more fiercely. Seeing Gan Tian''s hands were occupied, Yun Mengmeng occasionally fed her a potato chip. Chapter 976 – 976 975 Mid Chapter 976: Chapter 975: Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit Chapter 976: Chapter 975: Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit The melodious tunes not only served as a weapon but also provided auxiliary effects, boosting the power of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou as they fought to their hearts'' content. Upon hearing the tune, their strength surged. Originally, Meng Jingzhou could maintain his Dharma Aspect for only a short duration, but with the enhancement from the music, the existence of his Dharma Aspect in the world was significantly extended. Lu Yang''s Sword Qi and magic skills seemed inexhaustible, continuously emerging one after another. Gan Tian brushed off the potato crumbs sticking to his lips: The dried potatoes taste great but are a bit bland. Do you have any honey? Yes, of course. Yun Mengmeng had nothing else in her storage ring, but she was well-stocked with seasonings, sesame oil, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder everything one could need. Here, this is honey I brought from my hometown, brewed with peach blossoms. It''s delicious. Yun Mengmeng took out a small bottle of honey, poured it over the potato slices, sealed the paper bag, and shook it vigorously. The thick golden liquid smelt exceptionally sweet, and its contained spiritual essence was so rich that only those in the Body Integration Realm could digest it. After finishing the honey-flavored potato slices, Gan Tian nodded contentedly, Hmm, now it tastes right. Yun Mengmeng licked the honey sticking to her fingertip: So sweet, Xiao Zhi, do you want some? No, thanks. Yun Mengmeng looked at her friend in surprise: You''re this grown-up and still afraid of cavities? It''s just that I''m not used to eating something so sweet. I don''t believe you. While two fought, three spectated, creating a harmonious scene atop Sky Gate Mountain. How long is this going to last? Lu Yang communicated with Meng Jingzhou telepathically. No idea. It could be said that both had no weaknesses in their cultivation; their attacks were powerful, their bodies were robust, both unmatched at their level. In terms of attack techniques, Lu Yang had the upper hand; in terms of physical strength, Meng Jingzhou was superior. Now, with Gan Tian''s musical support, not only were their attack power and physical strength enhanced, but their wounds also healed at an astonishing rate. Continuing like this, it was very hard to determine a winner. And it was very tiring. You you should concede It should be you conceding Dream on By the end, the two were so exhausted that they were fighting feebly. Although they could still mobilize their spiritual essence, they were too tired to bother, and neither wanted to admit defeat, so they resorted to using their fists. Seeing that they couldn''t keep going, Gan Tian kindly stopped playing the lute. Without the musical enhancement, they no longer had the strength to support their bodies. They took a couple of steps toward each other and collapsed with a clang as their heads collided and they fell to the ground, immediately falling into a deep sleep. Yun Zhi cast a magic spell nearby, lifting Lu Yang and sending him back to his abode, and delivering Meng Jingzhou back to his abode as well. After Meng Jingzhou left, Lu Yang could finally continue his cultivation in peace. In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. As promised, Bai Ye relocated a Great Snow Mountain to the Seek Dao Sect for permanent residence, and Chasing Moon True Person, sharing a body with Bai Ye, settled at the Seek Dao Sect as well. Behind Sky Gate Mountain was the Great Snow Mountain, which made it convenient for Lu Yang to visit Bai Ye. Others were unaware of Bai Ye''s existence; they thought that the Fairy Palace was trying to transplant a Laurel Tree. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had cultivated for too long and wanted to wander in the outside world, where they stumbled upon a serial murder case. After investigating the identities of six victims, they discovered that all six were escort masters who had escorted a shipment once. Following this clue, they locked down the last person, who was the seventh. When the two arrived, the seventh person had already been assassinated. Using the symbols drawn with blood by the seventh person''s fingers before dying, along with their powerful Spiritual Sense, they successfully found an encrypted ledger in a hidden room in the study. Thereafter, an endless stream of people pursued and tried to kill Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Naturally, all were killed in self-defense. These dead soldiers were under a ban, making it impossible to search their souls. The two shifted their focus back to the encrypted ledger. After decrypting the ledger, they discovered it recorded smuggling records between the Demon Nation and Great Xia, involving a significant Spirit Stone leak and wide-ranging interests. Lu Yang analyzed that such a large-scale operation must be one of the Pass Tribulation great clans of the Demon Race now residing in the Demon City of the Demon Nation. Disguised as loose cultivators, they infiltrated Demon City covertly and accidentally encountered Zhu Tian on an undercover visit. Zhu Tian pretended not to recognize them, and after a series of staged dramas, they finally confirmed that the Jiuying Clan was involved in the smuggling. Pretending to provoke a confrontation, they caused an uproar at the Jiuying Clan, fighting from the Jiuying of the Foundation Establishment Stage up to forcing a Body Integration Realm great demon of the Jiuying Clan to take action. Seeing they were outmatched, the two pretended to flee, drawing out the Pass Tribulation elder of the Jiuying Clan from seclusion to pursue them. At a critical moment, Zhu Tian intervened and controlled the Jiuying elder. Following the trail, through confessions from the Jiuying Clan, they confirmed that the smuggling counterpart in Great Xia was Jing Yan Song from the Qin royal family. After the Great Xia Dynasty was informed, they cooperated in the arrest, bringing down the longstanding power of the Qin royalty and using the proceeds from smuggling to replenish the treasuries of both nations. The case became the largest smuggling case since the founding of the Demon Nation and was also listed as a typical case by the Ministry of Punishments of Great Xia, to be passed down through the ages. During the confrontation with the Body Integration Realm great demon of the Jiuying Clan, Lu Yang inadvertently obtained a torn map from the adversary''s bosom. After researching ancient texts, he realized the map was the key to unlocking the legendary Yunxiao Secret Realm, which contained innumerable treasures. Only by collecting all nine pieces of the map could the Yunxiao Secret Realm be opened. Lu Yang also discovered that the owners of the pieces could communicate through them. All nine pieces had owners, but they didn''t trust each other enough to meet. Left with no other choice, Lu Yang had to request the Heavenly Strategy Sect to intervene. Using the piece of map, they calculated the locations of the other eight owners, whom they then sought out one by one. Among these eight, the highest in cultivation was in the Body Integration Realm, and the lowest was in the Golden Core Stage. After assembling the map pieces, they opened the Yunxiao Secret Realm. However, only cultivators in the Golden Core Stage could enter the Secret Realm. Lu Yang had to ask Vast Sea Daoist Lord to use the power of the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit to extend the entrance range, allowing all nine to enter. The Yunxiao Secret Realm was actually a trap left by a Pass Tribulation Cultivator from the late stage of the Great Qian Dynasty. After discovering this, Vast Sea Daoist Lord and the Great Qian Cultivators confronted each other, ultimately capturing him. Regarding the treasures inside the Yunxiao Secret Realm, the most valuable turned out to be the Great Qian Cultivator himself. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apart from these events and some minor mundane matters, nothing else happened during these ten years. Atop Sky Gate Mountain, high-grade Spirit Stones formed a Qi Gathering Formation radiating outward from the center. Lu Yang brought his hands together, situated atop a lotus platform formed by nine Spirit Swords. Lu Yang formed hand seals, adjusted his breath, and united his Essence, Qi, and Spirit as if they were a Spirit Sword piercing the heavens. As Lu Yang''s momentum climbed, the high-grade Spirit Stones rapidly depleted, turning into empty shells, transforming into a continuous stream of power that surged into Lu Yang''s body. His meridians expanded, his Dantian enlarged, and his primordial spirit became vividly lifelike Transformative changes happened inside his body. The momentum that reached its peak suddenly dropped, and Lu Yang breathed out a clear breath; his divine spirit and body were pure, long free from any acquired impurities. He moved his body, which made creaking noises, and said, Finally, I have reached Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit. Chapter 977 Chapter 977: Chapter 976 Why Is It So Dark? Chapter 977: Chapter 976 Why Is It So Dark? Finally reached the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, Lu Yang sighed in the pitch darkness of his abode. As he opened his eyes, their bright pupils stood out in the dark space. Wait, why is it so dark? Isn''t it because Immortal thought it would be more atmospheric without the candles, so I blew them out? Now that solar-powered lamps had become widespread, hardly anyone used candles anymore. Lu Yang''s abode was lit by mermaid candles, which he felt no need to replace just yet. Lu Yang shook his head, resigned. With his current level of cultivation, whether or not the candles were lit didn''t really matterChe could see clearly either way. Since Fairy Eternity wished to blow out the candles, he let her be. Lu Yang stretched leisurely. It had taken him three full hours to break through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation. Now that his seclusion was over, he felt much more relaxed. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then sat back down. I''ll consolidate my realm. His foundation was solid; he only needed to reinforce it slightly. As his realm stabilized, Lu Yang pushed open the doors of his abode, only to see Yun Mengmeng with her back to him, facing the chessboard. After a long pause, she picked up a black piece and, with a click, placed it on the board, signaling the end of the game. Five in a row, I win, Yun Mengmeng cheered. Sister Mengmeng, Third Senior Sister, could you find another place to play chess? Lu Yang asked helplessly. Don''t block my abode''s entrance with your game. When I started my seclusion, you weren''t here. When did you come over? Gan Tian explained with a smile, Mengmeng said the feng shui here is good. Being close to your abode, she thought she might absorb some of your luck to help her win. How is my luck any good? Lu Yang wondered. Was she referring to how he had been entangled with Fairy Eternity? Xiao Zhi said that demi-immortals and immortals are not as common in the outside world as I thought, and that you are lucky to have encountered them. See, I told you your luck is good, Yun Mengmeng said triumphantly, pointing at the chessboard. Being near your abode and absorbing your luck, I won the first game. Next to the chessboard was a plate of cookies filled with laurel flower petals, with the winner of each game earning one. Knowing Yun Mengmeng''s skill at chess, Lu Yang suspected Third Senior Sister had let her win on purpose. Just having had a breakthrough and feeling elated, Lu Yang decided to go down the mountain to see how Old Meng and the others were doing with their cultivation. Yun Mengmeng called after Lu Yang, still chewing on a cookie, Oh right, Xiao Zhi said she''s gone out to visit friends and probably won''t be back today. Since you''ve had your breakthrough, Second-in-command, how about the three of us go celebrate at Hundred Fragrance Building tonight? Sure, Lu Yang replied with a smile. Breaking through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation was indeed worth celebrating. After Lu Yang left, the two women started the second game of chess. By the way, Mengmeng, why do you always call Junior Brother ''Second-in-command''? Gan Tian asked, puzzled. Had Junior Brother and Mengmeng ever sworn to be siblings? Yun Mengmeng gave a mysterious smile, It''s a secret. Lu Yang found Meng Jingzhou''s abode, but unfortunately, he was in seclusion. Man Gu had been invited to a Nascent Soul level competition in another state to serve as a judge. As a cultivator of the Divinity Transformation Stage from Seek Dao Sect, his status was quite significant in the outside world, almost equivalent to that of a high-level cultivator. Junior Brother Li, what are you busy with Oh, Senior Su is here too. Hello, Senior Su, Lu Yang hadn''t expected Su Yiren to be there as well. Hmm, I figured Haoran was about to break through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, so I came to protect him, Su Yiren said with a sweet smile as she peeled an apple for Li Haoran, slicing it into small, bite-sized pieces. There''s no need for a protector when breaking through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, Li Haoran muttered under his breath. Breaking through was a matter of course, probably taking less than half a day. Su Yiren''s special trip made him feel somewhat embarrassed, especially saying it in front of a friend made it even worse. ` Unlike cultivators typically facing a breakthrough who make all sorts of preparations, he was on the cusp of a breakthrough and still had the leisure to design a magic artifact for refining, not needing to make any preparations at all. Or rather, his mind state for the most important part was already prepared. Li Haoran''s designs covered the entire Abode, underfoot and overhead. This was a magic artifact. Lu Yang, who didn''t understand much about refining, tilted his head and studied Li Haoran''s designs for quite some time, yet couldn''t figure out what exactly Li Haoran intended to refine. He could only discern a Sword Array on the blueprint. What is this you''ve drawn on the blueprint? An automatic stir fry pot, this is the Water Sphere Formation, this is the Sword Array, this is the Rootless Fire Formation. As long as the ingredients are ready, this magic artifact can automatically wash, chop, and cook the food. The taste should be comparable to that made by a beginner-level Spirit Chef. This is great stuff, Lu Yang exclaimed in admiration. If such a magic artifact were to be crafted and then upgraded generation after generation, wouldn''t it block the road for Fairy Eternity? No magic artifact can replace my culinary skills, Fairy Eternity said, looking down on Li Haoran''s artifact. Right? Senior Brother Lu, you also think this is good stuff, Li Haoran very much trusted Lu Yang''s taste. Seeing Li Haoran''s imminent breakthrough, Lu Yang did not show off his cultivation level on purpose, to avoid causing a gap in Li Haoran''s mind state during his breakthrough. Once you break through, I''ll treat you to a meal, Lu Yang bid farewell to Li Haoran and Su Yiren. On his way to find Tao Yaoye, Lu Yang also ran into several disciples from the latest cohort, all of whom respectfully called him Senior Brother. These junior brothers had a smooth time taking part in the sect entrance trial, which was overseen by Elder Brother Dai, and no accidents had occurred. It''s a pity. When they were undergoing the entrance trial, Old Meng and I were in the Demon Nation and didn''t get the chance to help Elder Brother Dai ease the pressure. Junior Sister Tao, are you there? Lu Yang triggered the Array Method at the entrance of Tao Yaoye''s Abode, which could notify its owner. Tao Yaoye popped her head out, and seeing only Lu Yang alone, she smiled and pulled him into the Abode, Senior Brother Lu, please come in. Once inside the Abode, Lu Yang saw a pile of Spirit Stones stacked like a small mountain, with not even a single low-grade one, only mid- and high-grade Spirit Stones. Are all these yours? This is just the income from selling Dream Mirage this quarter, it was just delivered, and I''m counting the amount of Spirit Stones. Lu Yang silently clicked his tongue; Junior Sister Tao must have enough Spirit Stones to last even if she cultivated up to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage without running out. Rich lady, the day Senior Brother runs out of money, I might need Junior Sister Tao''s financial aid. What are you talking about, Senior Brother? If you need Spirit Stones, I would have no objections to giving all of these to you. That wouldn''t be right, Lu Yang quickly waved his hands, he was just joking. After chatting with Tao Yaoye for a while, and with the sky darkening, Lu Yang headed to the Hundred Fragrance Building on the shopping street as agreed, where Yun Mengmeng and Gan Tian were waiting for him in a private room. Come on, let''s celebrate the Second-in-command''s successful breakthrough, Yun Mengmeng raised her glass, which contained freshly squeezed peach juice. Gan Tian''s glass had clear spring water. Lu Yang''s glass was filled with laurel flower tea. Saying it was a celebration for Lu Yang was actually just Yun Mengmeng''s excuse because she had a sweet tooth; eating alone was no fun, and the more people present, the merrier the meal at the Hundred Fragrance Building. After the three of them had eaten, Lu Yang thanked Yun Mengmeng for the treat and returned to his Abode to sit and cultivate. The night passed. Finally reached the mid-stage of Transforming Spirit, he sighed in the darkness of the Abode. With Lu Yang''s sigh, it marked the end of three hours of seclusion, signifying his breakthrough to the mid-stage of Transforming Spirit. Wait, why is it so dark Hmm, haven''t I said this before? Chapter 978 Chapter 978: Chapter 977: Time Reversal Chapter 978: Chapter 977: Time Reversal Lu Yang furrowed his brows, recalling yesterday''s events: the end of his seclusion, consolidation of his foundation, and then encountering Yun Mengmeng and Gan Tian What happened, why do I still appear as if I''ve just made a breakthrough but haven''t consolidated my cultivation level? Lu Yang was certain that there was no deviation in his memory, but one''s realm could not deceive others. Fairy, wake up, Lu Yang entered the Spiritual Space and pushed Fairy Eternity, which also did not align with his memories. According to his memory, after his breakthrough to the mid-stage of Transforming Spirit, Fairy Eternity should have been awake. Yawning, why are you waking me up so early, Immortal? I haven''t slept enough; without enough sleep, how can I defeat Miss Yun mumbled Fairy Eternity groggily as she got up from bed, only to go back to sleep. Fairy, something ominous has happened; the events of yesterday repeated themselves today, Lu Yang tirelessly tried waking Fairy Eternity again. What do you mean ''ominous''? You probably haven''t woken up yet either; come sleep with me, Fairy Eternity grabbed Lu Yang, using him like a pillow, and continued sleeping. With Fairy Eternity''s cultivation level, there was truly no chance for Lu Yang to break free. Realizing he couldn''t rely on the fairy for the time being, he had to step out and explore the issue on his own. Lu Yang opened his Abode, and unlike his memory, Yun Mengmeng and Gan Tian did not appear. What is happening here? Right, after my breakthrough yesterday, I consolidated for a period of an hour before I encountered Sister Mengmeng and Third Sister playing chess. It was their first game, which means they haven''t arrived yet. Now was not the time to consolidate his realm, so Lu Yang released his Spiritual Sense and, finding Yun Mengmeng swinging on a swing at Maple Ridge, he hurriedly flew over. Yun Mengmeng was quite surprised to see Lu Yang, and with a strong swing, she leaped off at the highest point: Second-in-command, you finished your seclusion so quickly? Sister Mengmeng, aren''t you and Third Senior Sister planning to play Go at the entrance of my Abode, trying to use my luck to win? Ah, how did you know, have you developed telepathy? Yun Mengmeng also didn''t remember yesterday, Lu Yang thought to himself. It''s nothing, I guessed, Lu Yang speculated, then bid Yun Mengmeng farewell and turned to leave. Yun Mengmeng called out to Lu Yang, Hey second-in-command, since you''ve broken through, why don''t we go to the Hundred Fragrance Building tonight to celebrate? No thanks, I have something tonight and might not be able to come back. Seeing Lu Yang running farther away puzzled Yun Mengmeng: Strange, why is the second-in-command in such a rush, it''s as if he hasn''t even had time to consolidate his realm. Lu Yang decided to skip visiting Old Meng and Man Gu and raced towards Li Haoran''s Abode. Junior Brother Li, open the door, I need to speak with you. The grand doors of the Abode opened and Lu Yang strode in, greeting Su Yiren before finding Li Haoran, Greetings, Senior Su. Su Yiren was taken aback, wondering why Lu Yang showed no signs of surprise upon seeing her. Could he have preemptively perceived her with his Spiritual Sense? That didn''t make sense; how could she not have sensed being scanned by Spiritual Sense? Senior Brother Lu, what brings you here so urgently? Li Haoran felt that Lu Yang was very frantic. Lu Yang grabbed Li Haoran''s shoulders, looking into his eyes, Have you awakened memories from your past life? Li Haoran was bewildered, Haven''t I always had memories from my past life? I mean, have you recalled which life''s memories? Still the fourth life. You don''t have memories from the first three lives? No, I''ve never been able to remember things from my first three lives. Lu Yang frowned, this shouldn''t be happening; could it be that this isn''t a reversal of time, and the source isn''t with Junior Brother Li? Suddenly, Lu Yang seemed to remember something and asked again, Do you have any plans to breakthrough soon? I plan to enter seclusion to breakthrough in a month, Li Haoran honestly said, as there was nothing to hide. Li Haoran noticed that Lu Yang''s gaze was somehow strange. Could it be that Lu Yang had come to boast about his cultivation level again? So, are these full wall of blueprints for an automatic cooking pot? You could tell? Li Haoran was greatly surprised and looked at Lu Yang with new respect, as only a Great Grandmaster of Refining could discern the meaning of the blueprints. How did Senior Brother Lu see through it at a glance? Strange, my memory isn''t mistaken Lu Yang muttered softly. Lu Yang could not understand and decided to wake up Immortal Fairy again, as he had been troubled for a long time, and the fairy should have had enough sleep. Fairy, wake up, it seems like we are caught in a time loop. Time loop? Immortal Fairy yawned, noticing herself holding Lu Yang, and immediately kicked Lu Yang off the bed in shock. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How come you are in my bed? Wasn''t it you who just hugged me? Lu Yang said with a wronged face, as Immortal Fairy''s kick was not light. Let''s not talk about this, I encountered something strange. Lu Yang thoroughly described the events of yesterday and today. At the end, Lu Yang uncertainly added, I shouldn''t have cultivated the divine ability to foresee the future, should I? After the earlier events, Immortal Fairy awoke completely, rolled her eyes and said, What wishful thinking. I also remember yesterday''s events. Hearing this description, it really sounds like a time loop, rolling back one day. That''s something only the Time Dao Fruit could achieve, even the Dao Fruit Outline couldn''t have such great capability. You are protected by me, hence unaffected, but Third and Fourth Housekeeper, their cultivation isn''t profound enough, and they are completely trapped in the reincarnation. Has Time Immortal come back to life? Fairy, check if it was caused by Junior Brother Li. Let me see. Immortal Fairy extended her Immortal Sense and examined Li Haoran thoroughly from inside out, including checking for magic artifacts similar to the Black Ancient Ring, all without Li Haoran and Su Yiren noticing. Strange, if Time Immortal were awake, there should be a reaction to my Immortal Sense. Stay close to this young man tonight, I need to observe him thoroughly. Alright. In reality, Lu Yang said earnestly, Junior Brother Li, as brothers, we haven''t had a good exchange for a while. How about we share our cultivation experiences tonight? Senior Su is here as well. Li Haoran hesitated and nodded, feeling that today''s Lu Yang was somewhat odd. The three of them indeed started discussing cultivation experiences in Li Haoran''s abode and talked until late into the night. They were all spirited and gleaned benefits from the exchange. Suddenly, Lu Yang''s vision darkened, and he found himself back in his own abode, still in the posture of just having broken through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, not yet having consolidated his cultivation level. Fairy, any discoveries? Lu Yang let out steam, which formed the appearance of Immortal Fairy on the opposite side. Immortal Fairy crossed her arms and tilted her head with a frown, visibly puzzled, It truly is time reversal, and it''s not limited to our sect but is worldwide. But it doesn''t seem to be caused by Chap Li. Could it be that he is merely a reincarnation of Time Immortal, but the Time Dao Fruit didn''t reincarnate with him? Where did the Time Dao Fruit go? Chapter 979 Chapter 979: Chapter 978: Congratulations Chapter 979: Chapter 978: Congratulations The Time Dao Fruit isn''t on Junior Brother Li? Lu Yang found this matter not too difficult to understand. Reincarnation was unprecedented; nobody had ever encountered it, nor could anyone clarify what it was about. It was entirely possible that the Time Immortal was reincarnated as Li Haoran, yet the Time Dao Fruit was missing. Then who is using the Time Dao Fruit? I remember Eldest Senior Sister saying that even if someone obtained the Time Dao Fruit, they couldn''t easily use it. One must have a profound understanding of the Dao Fruit to do so. A feeling of unease vaguely rose within Lu Yang. Someone had obtained the Time Dao Fruit, but was this person friend or foe, and why were they continuously repeating this day? Could it be that the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord got his hands on the Time Dao Fruit That I do not know. Is there a way to find the user? That''s impossible unless you can observe every single action of every single thing in this world. When the next cycle of reincarnation happens, if someone''s actions differ from the previous cycle, that person would be the user. Lu Yang sighed; indeed, this was an impossible method. After chatting a bit more, the conclusion was that there was no way to find out. Lu Yang decided to go out to change his mood. Regardless, today was also the day he broke through to the mid-stage Transforming Spirit, which was something to celebrate. Lu Yang pushed open the door of the Abode and saw Yun Mengmeng and Third Senior Sister setting up a chessboard and snacks at the entrance, so he greeted them. Sister Mengmeng, Third Senior Sister, good morning, I Lu Yang''s vision darkened, and once again, he was back to the state just after he had finished his closed-door cultivation at the Abode. Lu Yang took a couple of deep breaths and tried to calm himself, It hasn''t even been a full hour, how has time reversed again?! Isn''t it supposed to reverse time only once a day! It''s likely that the Time Dao Fruit user encountered something, necessitating a return to this time node, he thought. Lu Yang covered his face, feeling no inclination to celebrate his breakthrough to mid-stage Transforming Spirit anymore. However, it''s unpredictable; perhaps the user found it amusing to reverse time several times. I heard that when the Time Immortal initially obtained the Time Dao Fruit, he was particularly excited, frequently causing time to reverse and then acting like he could predict the future. You heard? Yes, I wasn''t an immortal back then, so when time reversed, I didn''t know. All this came from the tales of Immortal Jiuchong afterward. So immortals are not affected by the reversal of time? Not entirely unaffected; the body will still return to the original time node. It''s just that memories will be retained. Lu Yang frowned: Doesn''t this mean that all immortals are aware that the Time Dao Fruit has appeared and they will all be seeking the Time Dao Fruit user? Fairy Eternity shrugged, So what if they are? Could they possibly find them? Lu Yang still felt something was off. This Time Dao Fruit user was a bit too brazen. Did they have some sort of backup plan? The Time Dao Fruit has appeared?! The middle-aged man on the celestial throne opened his eyes wide, a flash of brilliant light and surprise passing through them. In thirty thousand years of being an immortal, this was the first time he''d seen a trace of the Time Dao Fruit. You all, quickly find the Time Dao Fruit for me! The middle-aged man''s voice was authoritative, like an Immortal King who reigned supreme and whose celestial might was inviolable. Along the sides of the celestial throne, shadowy figures stirred, and one stood out, asking, May I inquire, how shall we search for the Time Dao Fruit Outline? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord thought about it and realized his own foolish delight. Indeed, the Time Dao Fruit had appeared, but who knew where it was. Take the Seeking Immortal Token and wander around more often. As you command. Inside the abode, Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity yawned listlessly, the joy of breaking through to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation having been completely worn away by the repeated reincarnations. Fairy, how many times have we reincarnated? This might be the seventh time. In these seven reincarnations, Lu Yang had almost made a circuit around Sky Gate Mountain and had done everything there was to do, such as asking Tao Yaoye how many Spirit Stones she had made in this quarter before the end of the last reincarnation, so that in the next one he could go straight to her and tell her the amount of Spirit Stones. Or upon learning in the previous reincarnation that Bai Ye had a taste for walnut pastries, he would bring a bag of them along the next time he visited. When will the user ever be done? Why hasn''t it ended yet? Wait, what time is it now? Should be around 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Lu Yang abruptly stood up; the reincarnations had been happening at 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., but now it had already passed 5 a.m., the sky was bright, and the reincarnation still hadn''t occurred. Has time finally returned to normal? Lu Yang pushed open the door of the abode, where a messy chessboard lay at the entrance. Yun Mengmeng and Third Senior Sister had played Go all day long and, agreeing to a rematch the next day, had not put the board away. Lu Yang was certain that he had not entered another reincarnation. Considering that in one previous experience, reincarnation had occurred one hour after the breakthrough to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, it was clear that the time of reincarnation was not set, so Lu Yang did not rush to feel happy. Half a day passed, and still no reincarnation occurred, and Eldest Senior Sister also returned to the Seek Dao Sect. Eldest Senior Sister, you''ve finally come back. Yes, I have. The matter of the Time Reincarnation is not urgent. I will tell you about the things that have happened these few days later. You should first stabilize your realm. Yun Zhi noticed that Lu Yang, after his breakthrough, had not taken the time to consolidate his realm. Alright. Seeing Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang instantly felt much relieved. He didn''t care whether there would be another reincarnation and went to stabilize his realm with peace of mind. When Lu Yang opened his eyes again, Yun Zhi had already set up a table and chairs with tea at the entrance of the abode, while Yun Mengmeng''s chessboard was nowhere to be seen. Have some tea. Yun Zhi gestured with her eyes, signaling Lu Yang to sit down. Lu Yang sipped a small mouthful of tea; it was indeed superb Enlightenment Tea. It''s also my fault, really. When reincarnation started, Meng Junzi and I were engaged in a debate. Neither of us was affected by the reversal of time, and neither realized that time had flowed backward. It was only after Jiang Pingan found us that we became aware of the issue. At the time, I suspected the problem might be on Junior Brother Li''s side and wanted to come back to check, but then Immortal Fairy informed me through a puppet that the source was not with Junior Brother Li. That''s why I didn''t come back and instead went to search for the user of the Time Dao Fruit. A puppet? Lu Yang wondered where this puppet had come from. Wait, could it be the same puppet that had been bullying me since I began cultivating? Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is it possible to contact Eldest Senior Sister through that puppet? The three of us suspected that the user of the Time Dao Fruit had been forced to use it during a battle with someone. Unfortunately, we split up and none of us found any trace of an Immortal Battle. Now that the person has stopped using the Time Dao Fruit, the leads have been cut off, so I''ve come back. So that''s what happened. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, having thought that Eldest Senior Sister had encountered some trouble preventing her from coming back. It''s good that there''s no trouble. Junior Brother. What is it? Lu Yang looked up and saw Eldest Senior Sister raising her tea cup, Congratulations on advancing to the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation. Chapter 980 Chapter 980: Chapter 979: Invitation Chapter 980: Chapter 979: Invitation The youth sprinted frantically through the torrential rain, with several corpses haphazardly strewn behind him, their blood blending with the rainwater and staining the ground red. He pushed open the wooden door and, seeing his little sister unharmed, didn''t care how muddy the ground was and sat down at the doorway, bursting into laughter. As he laughed, he started to cry, then stood up and hugged his little sister tightly, as if she were a cherished treasure regained, unwilling to let go. Little sister, you''re finally safe, he said. The little sister, overwhelmed by the teenager''s actions, wanted to say something but didn''t know what to say, so she just gently patted his back. Just as she tried to say some comforting words, she found that the teenager had already fallen asleep on her shoulder. The youth had a very long dream. In his dream, he saw his sister die before his eyes, and then the murderer killed him as well. But he didn''t actually die; instead, he returned to the day before the incident with his sister. Thinking it was just a dream, he didn''t think much about it, but when he realized the dream was turning into reality, he panicked. Everything was just as it had been the first time, with his sister dying before his eyes. When he returned to the day before once again, he was eager to tell his sister everything he had experienced, but just as he was about to speak, everything faded to black, a relentless darkness engulfing him, and he returned to the starting point again. He mustn''t speak of the strange occurrences happening to him, a revelation he had somehow received. To save his sister, he went through many reincarnations, relying on the knowledge he gained with each cycle to secretly manipulate events. Finally, on the seventh reincarnation, he defeated the murderer, and his sister survived. He opened his eyes, lying on the bed. His muddy clothes had been removed by his sister, and she had also wiped his body clean. From another room came the sound of water, probably his sister washing his clothes. The youth had never felt the bed to be such a warm place. He lifted his right hand, scrutinizing his fingers as if he were examining the ceiling, remembering the seven reincarnations as if they were a dream. The youth muttered to himself, his eyes showing a hint of confusion: What on earth is going on? Even in the storybooks about cultivators, there was nothing like this. The seven reincarnations were not the endpoint of the reincarnation event, but the starting point. Since then, Lu Yang had encountered hundreds of reincarnations, both big and small. This made Lu Yang feel more and more that it wasn''t just the Time Dao Fruit user playing around, nor was it a battle. Lu Yang''s side had also never found any information about the Time Dao Fruit user. According to Eldest Senior Sister, Jiang Pingan had used the Power of National Fate to observe the entire Great Xia in several reincarnations, trying to find something different from the previous cycles, but he hadn''t found any useful clues. Lu Yang had gone to the Fairy Palace to see the Yingtian Immortal, who also had no idea, only saying that probably the opportunity hadn''t come yet, and if destined, they would eventually meet. Lu Yang translated Yingtian Immortal''s words for himself: I don''t know how to find the Time Dao Fruit user either. At the peak of Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang sheathed his Sword Qi, signaling the end of this training session. Every time he trained, Lu Yang was on tenterhooks, afraid of encountering a time reversal and losing his progress for nothing. Thanks to that unseen user, Lu Yang had already let six hundred hours of training results go to waste. Just consider it as refining my state of mind, Lu Yang consoled himself. Second-in-command, you have a letter, Mengmeng waved a tan envelope as she ran over. My letter? Lu Yang had received many letters, being famous not only for his high cultivation level and rich experience but also for his gentle nature. Many cultivators and mortals had written to him, some wanting to meet him, some requesting his autograph, some wishing to share insights, and even some sending outright confessions. Lu Yang thought it was another admirer''s letter, but upon opening it, he realized it was not. From Kaihuang Temple in Buddha Country? Lu Yang had no recollection of Kaihuang Temple, but after reading the letter, he suddenly realized. So they''re inviting me to make a show of support. Make a show of support? Yun Mengmeng was puzzled. In the letter, Kaihuang Temple mentioned that Master Shi Chan had discussed me during a sermon there. Coincidentally, they''re holding the Buddha Bathing Festival and there''s also a competition among cultivators. They hope I can grace them with my presence as a judge. Buddha Country practices a theocratic governance system, meaning that Kaihuang Temple is not just a temple but also manages the local city, much like our government offices. However, Kaihuang Temple is not a major temple and doesn''t manage a significant city. Their asking me to come and lend my influence to make a good impression is very likely. If it were a major city or a major temple, Lu Yang would certainly have some recollection of it. I see. Although Yun Mengmeng didn''t quite understand, she nodded anyway. So, are you going? Lu Yang put away the envelope, Kaihuang Temple doesn''t seem to have any ulterior motives, and since I''ve never been to Buddha Country, it would be good to visit. Considering the reputation of his master and the second senior brother in Buddha Country, Lu Yang generally hesitated to go there, to avoid any man-made difficulties. This time, being invited as a notable guest was a rare opportunity, so of course, he intended to go. Sister Mengmeng, do you want to go? Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is there anything tasty in Buddha Country? Yun Mengmeng was most concerned about this. Lu Yang recalled the specialities of Buddha Country, Due to religious beliefs, there is basically no meat in Buddha Country, only vegetarian food, which is exceptional. Then never mind. Yun Mengmeng''s interest in Buddha Country drastically reduced, Just bring me some specialities from Buddha Country when you come back, Second-in-command. Agreed. Immortal Fairy emerged, her face showing confusion as she recalled the traditions of Buddhism, It''s rather strange, when we five were creating Buddhism, I always advocated not to distinguish between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Yingtian Immortal and the other four insisted that Buddhism should avoid meat and consume more vegetarian food, even saying that since I was the founder of Buddhism, I should follow the rules and make more vegetarian food later on. All four of them said this, so I had to agree to the dietary restrictions of Buddhism. Lu Yang felt it might be because the toxicity of the vegetarian food you make is less than that of the meat dishes. So, Immortal, will you only make vegetarian food from now on? Not at all. I''m the founder; I don''t need to follow any rules. Kaihuang Temple wasn''t sure the envelope would reach the Seek Dao Sect, so they sent it many days in advance. There''s still some time until the Buddha Bathing Festival, so Lu Yang could prepare slowly. For example, by inviting a friend. Old Meng, do you fancy a trip to Buddha Country? Lu Yang, with a mischievous grin, approached Meng Jingzhou, showing him the letter from Kaihuang Temple. Meng Jingzhou silently took out a letter, also sent from Kaihuang Temple. You got one too? Lu Yang was surprised. Meng Jingzhou, slightly annoyed, gave Lu Yang a look, As an Innate Buddhist, it''s quite normal for me to be invited, right? Having resigned himself to the title of ''Innate Buddhist'' spread by the outside world, So, are you going? Lu Yang asked. Hearing that Buddha Country was full of sandstorms and harsh environments, Meng Jingzhou thought there was nothing appealing about Buddha Country and hadn''t planned to invite Lu Yang. Since you''re going, I might as well make a trip too. Chapter 981 Chapter 981: Chapter 980: Learned the Principle Chapter 981: Chapter 980: Learned the Principle Eldest Senior Sister, Junior Brother Meng and I would like to go to Buddha Country, Lu Yang, always honest, reported his plans before leaving. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You want to go to Buddha Country? Yun Zhi took the letter sent from Kaihuang Temple, rather surprised. She couldn''t believe that their master and the second junior brother had such poor reputations in Buddha Country, yet the junior brother could still receive an invitation from a temple there; truly, it was not easy. She always said that the junior brother was different from their master, having an excellent reputation outside, and was a very outstanding cultivator. Then go ahead, but remember to be careful of your safety. Do you want to visit Senior Brother Ye Zijin on the way to Buddha Country? Lu Yang remembered that Senior Brother Ye Zijin often dealt with various temples and had a tough time mixing in Buddha Country. As Yun Zhi carefully folded the letter and put it back into the envelope, she said, From the irregular letters sent by your senior brother, it appears he has many enemies and is constantly busy. For safety''s sake, it''s better not to meet him and avoid drawing fire upon yourself. Those who could stand against Ye Zijin were at least of the Body Integration Realm, no limit in number; even if Lu Yang was confident in his own cultivation level, he had no confidence in dealing with so many people and using Old Meng as bait in a critical moment would probably be futile. Thinking of the second junior brother, whom she hadn''t seen for a long time but often heard of through the diplomatic language from Buddha Country, Yun Zhi couldn''t help but sigh. Speaking of which, all four of us learned different things from our master, but your second senior brother, unlike the others, learned only how to draw hatred from our master. Your third senior sister is much better; she learned the skill of music from our master. Although she caused some trouble in the Demon Territory, it was also to practice her skills. You haven''t had much contact with our master, but your skill in swordsmanship is also partly derived from him. Lu Yang nodded. Indeed, the theories of swordsmanship and the sword moves taught by their master were of great help to him, especially the recently mastered ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin,'' which could be considered one of his trump cards. Lu Yang was curious, Then, Eldest Senior Sister, what did you learn from our master? He felt that the abilities of Eldest Senior Sister didn''t seem to be related to their master. The master''s proud swordsmanship was only theoretically learned by the eldest sister, and he had never seen her use hatred-drawing or music skills, so she probably didn''t know them either. I learned reasoning. This made Lu Yang even more curious, What sort of reasoning? Yun Zhi, expressionless, said, A disciple need not be inferior to the master, nor must the master be wiser than the disciple. Map of Buddha Country, Introduction to Buddhist teachings Lu Yang borrowed some books related to Buddha Country from the Scripture Pavilion, thinking they might be useful. Buddha Country was relatively closed off, and he didn''t know much about it. With Immortal Fairy, the founder of Buddhism here, why do you need an introduction to Buddhist teachings? Fairy Eternity showed the usefulness of her ultimate knowledge at a critical moment, knowing everything. Considering the identity of Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang decided to bring more Buddhist scriptures. After leaving the Scripture Pavilion, Meng Jingzhou was waiting for Lu Yang at the door. Are you packed and ready to go? Is True Monarch Ma not with you? Usually, when going out, Meng Jingzhou would bring Old Ma along. It had gone back home to the East Sea to visit relatives ten days ago. If we wait for its return, we might miss the Buddha Bathing Festival. With our cultivation level, we can easily protect ourselves when we''re out and about; we don''t need Old Ma either, Meng Jingzhou said cheerfully. Although he had previously shown little interest in the Buddha Country, he was somewhat excited when it came time to set off. That''s also true. Outside, both of them barely qualified to establish a First Class Sect and could be considered a major power anywhere. If they were in the Great Yu Dynasty, they could command wind and rain, and even Body Integration cultivators would have to address them as fellow daoists. They could become the lord of a city, control life and death within it, and turn the city into a state within the state. Commoners trembling upon seeing them would offer up their wives and daughters. Hello, I''m going to the Buddha Country, Lu Yang handed his identity proof to the government office at the border, waiting for approval. The official verified Lu Yang''s true form, ensuring he was not carrying any smuggled items, and then allowed him to pass smoothly. You may pass now. Thank you. This was the border line between Great Xia and the Buddha Country. All cultivators and commoners had to pass through here to reach the Buddha Country. Lu Yang noticed those lined up behind him waiting for inspection had various appearances: some wore dirty monks'' robes and recited scriptures, others were enveloped in black robes showing only an eye with a scar, some had robust physiques carrying thick broadswords, and some hugged delicate wooden boxes and trembled. Noticing Lu Yang''s observation, some responded with a warm smile, others warned with their gaze, and some avoided eye contact, unwilling to look at Lu Yang directly. It seemed they all had secrets. Lu Yang easily identified their realms: commoner, Qi Refinement fourth stage, commoner, Qi Refinement second stage To avoid the embarrassment of a Great Power walking the earth unrecognized by him, Lu Yang specifically asked Fairy Eternity to check their realms, which matched what he had seen. Lu Yang held his forehead, wishing they wouldn''t all act like each carried a monumental secret, making him unnecessarily anxious. The two smoothly crossed the border line and flew over a desolate desert. Accompanied by a dizzying sensation, they arrived in the sandy Buddha Country. Cough cough, I always knew Buddha Country had a lot of sand, but this is just too much, one commented. As soon as they set foot in the Buddha Country, a fierce wind whipped up the sand, forcing them to maintain a layer of spiritual essence as a protective barrier just to move normally. Although the sand blasting their faces wasn''t harmful, it was still quite uncomfortable. Buddha Country has been established for three hundred thousand years; haven''t they thought about planting trees? Meng Jingzhou, annoyed by the sand, took a deep breath and blew out forcefully, fighting against the wind, clearing the sand in front of them. A Spirit Transformation Great Power had an extraordinary lung capacity. Lu Yang guessed Old Meng could keep blowing like this for a quarter of an hour. Unlike the frequently changing dynasties of the Central Continent, Buddha Country, situated on the Western Continent, was essentially founded at the same time as the Great Qian Dynasty, boasting a history of three hundred thousand years. Buddha Country, established on the foundation of Buddhist faith, had a rather loose structure, unlike Great Xia where decrees were enforced uniformly across all cities; there was strong independence among the cities. Lu Yang rolled his eyes, Plant trees? The area of Buddha Country is as vast as Great Xia, covered in sand everywhere. Even if you had Pass Tribulation cultivators running around for a lifetime, they couldn''t cover it all with trees. Even an order from the Western Temple wouldn''t be effective. The Western Temple, with its long history, was the largest temple and also the ruler of Buddha Country. For example, the official documents the Seek Dao Sect often received, requesting the return of Ye Zijin, were issued by the Western Temple. When the Four Ancient Immortals were shaping the continents, they probably pooled all the deserts from the stars here, along with those uninhabitable stars, bare and sterile, thus forming what is now the Buddha Country. It''s already remarkable that it''s inhabitable. Chapter 982 Chapter 982: Chapter 981: It''s quite difficult for ordinary people to be traders. Chapter 982: Chapter 981: It''s quite difficult for ordinary people to be traders. This Buddha Country has an abundance of Incense Power, huh? Even at the border, it''s perceptible. As soon as they entered Buddha Country, Fairy Eternity sensed the thin Incense Power, which was distinctively different from places in Great Xia that lacked such power. The presence of Incense Power even in the desolate and uninhabited border regions meant that the central part of Buddha Country was so filled with it that it overflowed to the borders. I remember Eldest Senior Sister mentioned that in Buddha Country, Incense Power lies unclaimed everywhere. It has been accumulated by devotees over three hundred thousand years. To obtain this Incense Power, monks have to make grand vows, and upon fulfilling them, they can acquire the power based on the magnitude of their vows, which they can then use to aid their cultivation, Lu Yang remarked. Unlike the divine Incense Power in Great Qian, which sometimes binds people, the Incense Power in Buddha Country doesn''t manifest such restraints. Of course, it''s also much harder to obtain than in Great Qian. Old Lu, it looks like someone''s being attacked by Demon Beasts over there, Meng Jingzhou sent a spiritual message to Lu Yang, who was currently spitting out sand and thus couldn''t speak. Then stop blowing the damn sand and hurry up to save them, Lu Yang''s consciousness left the Spiritual Space, and using his Spiritual Sense, he saw that it seemed to be a group of merchants being attacked by Demon Beasts. The situation looked quite grim. In Buddha Country, each city was extremely far apart from one another, and the vast desert provided hiding spots for Demon Beasts. Every year, eminent monks would wander through Buddha Country to exterminate Demon Beasts. Unfortunately, their numbers were too great and they were too good at hiding to be completely eliminated. Forget the goods, saving our lives is what''s important! As if anyone here doesn''t want to stay alive! Old An, if worst comes to worst, you take the others and get out of here quickly. I''ll cover the rear! Nonsense, you are no match for these Sand Wolves! The camels, terrified by the bloodthirsty aura of the Sand Wolves, trembled. Some ran away with their loads, while others simply lay on the ground. The merchants, well-versed in the ways of the world, each drew their curved blades in a desperate fight for survival. The Sand Wolves were ferocious, but the merchants were no match for these bloodthirsty creatures. Sand Wolves were the last thing merchants wanted to encounter on their journeys, more often deadly than not, with only a slim chance of survival. Suddenly, one Sand Wolf took advantage of a merchant''s distraction and pounced fiercely, tackling Old An to the ground. Old An fiercely resisted the Sand Wolf''s claws with his curved knife, but the Sand Wolf was incredibly strong, and Old An quickly started to lose the struggle for control. Old An! Just as they fell into despair, a stern voice broke through like a thunderclap. Wicked beast, cease your arrogance! In the midst of the swirling sands, a figure soared in the sky, seeming like Buddha Himself, with His two fingers joined together and a halo that symbolized the Consummation of Buddhist practice at His back. The halo suddenly dispersed, turning into countless Sword Qi, piercing precisely through the skulls of the Sand Wolves. Another divine figure formed a Fist Seal with his hands, and the golden Swastika Fist Seal exploded forth, shattering the brains of the Sand Wolves. Old An pushed the lifeless Sand Wolf off and quickly knelt to kowtow. Thank you, Master, for your grace in saving our lives. The others also came to their senses and knelt to express their gratitude to the two divine figures. Lu Yang landed, smiling slightly. Benefactors there is no need for such formalities. My Junior Brother and I just happened to pass by and it was merely a matter of convenience. Please, rise. At that moment, Meng Jingzhou also came over, shooting Lu Yang a glance: Your idea of a ''matter of convenience'' is to extravagantly deploy countless Sword Qi? Lu Yang returned Meng Jingzhou a look: Are you any better, using Arhat Fist against a group of Demon Beasts that have just entered the Qi Cultivation Stage? Under the combined efforts of two great cultivators, they were lucky to slaughter the Sand Wolves to near extinction. Master Just call me Meng Jingzhou, and this is my junior brother, Lu Yang. Ah? You, You two are Buddhist Meng and Sword Immortal Lu? Old An and the group of merchants had not expected that their saviors were the legendary figures Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang, and they became excited. These were legendary figures, and even in Great Xia, there weren''t many who had seen them; to think they would encounter them in Buddha Country. This must be the so-called fateful connection spoken of by Buddhism. Indeed, it is us. Meng Jingzhou kept a straight face, trying hard to maintain a detached demeanor, not wanting to let these merchants think that he was pleased by such a big reaction from them. In the course of their conversation, Lu Yang learned that Old An was the leader of the merchants, named An Hu, and they had brought a consignment of solar lamps from Great Xia to see if there was a market for them in Buddha Country, never expecting to run into the Sand Wolves. Oh, you''re also going to Kaihuang City? If Uncle An doesn''t mind, could you perhaps take the two of us with you? Lu Yang thought to himself that good deeds indeed bring good rewards; what a coincidence this was. That would be great, An Hu and the others said joyfully upon hearing this. To travel with legendary figures would give them face among other merchants. And with these two individuals with them, there would certainly be no danger along the way. Then, on the way to Kaihuang City, An Hu and the others encountered the Sand Wolf King out for vengeance having reached the Consummation of Qi Refinement, the notorious bandits of the Foundation Establishment Stage of the desert, a Golden Core Stage Demon Monk who had fallen onto the Demon Path to prove his way through killing, and the Nascent Soul Stage Lady Whitebone, born from a pile of dead bodies and sucking the essence blood of humans every night. You ordinary people have it quite tough being merchants. Lu Yang remarked. The enemies they encountered on the road meant nothing to him and Old Meng, but for Old An and the others, they were calamities capable of wiping them out. Actually, many merchants never encounter Sand Wolves in their lifetime. As for the likes of the Sand Wolf King and the Desert''s Three Thieves, those were even more far-fetched tales; the Demon Monk and Lady Whitebone were beings they had never even heard of. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou rode on camels, their first time riding them, which was rather fun. Tied to both sides of the camels were the spoils of their journey: Sand Wolf pelts, the Sand Wolf King''s pelt, the Desert''s Three Thieves'' Storage Rings, the Demon Monk''s Golden Core, glittering white bones These items held no value for Lu Yang and the others; for example, the spirit stones in the Desert''s Three Thieves'' Storage Rings together didn''t amount to as much as what Lu Yang earned in a single day, and inside the ring was a key to open a secret realm, which upon checking the books brought from the Scripture Pavilion, was found to be suitable for Foundation Establishment Stage practitionersCa place many of them sought to pick herbs and concoct elixirs to increase their chances of forming a golden core by twenty percent. The Demon Monk had a human skin scroll that detailed the method for forming a false core, which was comparable to the early stage of a Golden Core, but made further advancement hopeless. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two thought to give all these items to Old An and the others, but on second thought, given the dangerous environment in Buddha Country, there might be incidents of murder for loot, and Old An and his group might not be able to keep so many things. In the end, they decided to leave only the Sand Wolf pelts for Old An and his group. Are you two masters coming to Kaihuang City to attend the Buddha Bathing Festival? Old An struck up a conversation along the way, finding after some contact that the two masters were as gentle and approachable as depicted in the storytelling, with no airs about them. Yes, we were invited by Kaihuang Temple to participate. That''s wonderful. Old An and the others were very happy to hear this. With these two masters attending the Buddha Bathing Festival, it was sure to make the event even more lively. Speaking of which, we were not familiar with Kaihuang Temple before this. After receiving the invitation, we only then got to know of such a place. Old An laughed: It''s normal for the two masters not to know about it. It might be because Kaihuang Temple has changed its name. The temple wasn''t called this before. What was it called before? Erli Village Temple. Chapter 983 Chapter 983: Chapter 982: When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do Chapter 983: Chapter 982: When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do With two cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage offering protection, Old An and his companions had returned to Kaihuang City unharmed and without experiencing any dangers. Just as Kaihuang Temple was originally named Erli Village Temple, Kaihuang City used to be called Erli Village, originally just an inconspicuous little place. Through the efforts of several generations of abbots from Kaihuang Temple, especially Master Duanchen, Erli Village was eventually developed into the sizeable and well-organized city it is today. Unlike the cities of Great Xia, which were built using blue bricks and stone, the cities of Buddha Country generally used thick earthen walls. Weathered by the elements, their edges had been smoothed by wind and sun, giving them the appearance of being on the verge of collapse. In actuality, the earthen walls'' interlayers were fortified with various array methods for stability and defense, ensuring that the city walls would stand for a thousand years. An unnamed river flowed through Kaihuang City, providing the source of water for the entire city, and it was said to have been directed there by Master Duanchen as well. Along the way, Lu Yang also saw many monks, with shaved heads and bare shoulders and arms, their skin dark and ruddy. As they walked, they perused scriptures, evidently devout believers, which made Lu Yang very concerned for their eyes. Upon entering Kaihuang City, the differences from the cities of Great Xia became even more pronounced. There were beauties with blonde hair and blue eyes of exotic charm, with seductive figures and veils over their faces. There were ascetics with small monkeys perched on their shoulders. There were snake charmers who could make snakes dance by playing flutes. And there were fishmongers who placed knives vertically on the cutting board and then pressed fishes against the upright blades, avoiding taking life. Finally, no more sand. Meng Jingzhou let out a sigh of relief. The pervasive sandstorm was too bothersome, but the city walls had a sand-blocking array method, which stopped the sand from entering and made things much more comfortable. But Lu Yang''s spiritual space was not so fortunate. In the spiritual space, sand was everywhere, forming undulating hillocks. A female immortal in golden exotic attire hummed a song and danced gracefully, her bare feet pressing into the sandy ground, leaving a trail of small footprints. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy, can you reduce the amount of sand a bit? Lu Yang shouted, straining his voice. He was too far from Fairy Eternity; she wouldn''t hear him otherwise. It was with great difficulty that they arrived in the city. Although there was no sand in reality, there was now sand in his spiritual space. Fairy Eternity, twisting her waist, came up to Lu Yang, This Immortal is just adapting to local customs. Look at you and the Meng Family Kid; you dress differently than the locals, and people have been staring at you continuously. If you look at me now, aren''t I less conspicuous? Lu Yang had long noticed the peculiar glances from passersby. Just like monks from Buddha Country would attract attention in Great Xia, he and Old Meng stood out noticeably as they walked down the main streets of the city. They''d wanted to find a place where each could change into Buddha Country attire, but an appropriate opportunity had not yet presented itself. Lu Yang glanced at Fairy Eternity, who was still dancing, and his face turned red as he quickly lowered his gaze. It was hard for the fairy to not attract attention this way; he didn''t even know where to look. Would the two masters care to come and sit at my humble abode? Old An and his companions were very grateful to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou and wanted to entertain the two. If not for their protection, they would have fallen prey to the sand wolves long ago. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou declined Old An''s kind offer, got directions to Kaihuang Temple, and set off to visit it. Brother, walk faster! As Lu Yang approached the corner, suddenly a young girl ran over and bumped into him while looking back at her brother. Before she collided with him, Lu Yang used a magic skill to gently wrap the girl in a breeze, stabilizing her so that she neither bumped into anyone nor fell. I''m sorry, I''m so sorry. Realizing that she had nearly offended a cultivator, the girl quickly apologized. Seeing this, the girl''s brother hurried over, Sorry, it was my fault for not looking after my sister properly. Be more careful when walking, Lu Yang said, not taking the matter to heart. Looking at the retreating figures of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the young man''s gaze carried a hint of vigilance, People from Great Xia Strange, why was that kid so wary of us just now, and what''s with the ''People from Great Xia'' comment? Although Lu Yang had walked a good distance away, his Spirit Transformation Level hearing was astonishingly acute, and he could clearly catch the youth''s muttering as if spoken directly to him. Probably hasn''t seen Great Xia Cultivators before, or maybe he was harmed by one? Meng Jingzhou shrugged nonchalantly as he spoke, neither of them taking the youth seriously. Lu Yang and his companion strolled leisurely through half of Kaihuang City, ambling and sightseeing, taking in the local customs and scenery of Buddha Country. By the time they reached Kaihuang Temple, it was already evening. The Kaihuang Temple looked magnificent, with red walls and gray tiles, and the incense was burning vigorously. The cauldrons at the temple entrance were filled with incense ash, with only a few sticks left burning. Benefactors, the temple is closing to visitors now. Please come again tomorrow, the Young Monk politely barred them at the entrance. Lu Yang handed over the letter sent to him by the Kaihuang Temple to the Young Monk, Please tell Master Duanchen for me. Master Duanchen was the abbot of Kaihuang Temple. Certainly. Before long, a white-haired monk hurried out from Kaihuang Temple, bustling along while chiding the Young Monk''s head, I don''t know Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, and you still had the nerve to make me check the letter. Benefactor Lu, Benefactor Meng, I''ve long admired you. I am the monk Duanchen, greeted Master Duanchen with a smile brimming on his face and his hands pressed together. He had only hoped to try his luck, not really expecting Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou to come. So it''s Master Duanchen, Lu Yang and his companion replied, mimicking Duanchen''s gesture of pressing their hands together in return. Please come in, my fellow daoists, Master Duanchen gestured welcomingly, inviting them into the temple. The monks following Master Duanchen all tried to push to the front to see what Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked like, with the shorter ones even standing on tiptoes. I didn''t expect the benefactors to arrive so early. I apologize for any lack of hospitality on our part, said Master Duanchen. The Buddha Bathing Festival was still two months away, and he had thought that even if they were to come, it wouldn''t be this soon. However, this was a positive development. With their early arrival, Kaihuang Temple had more time to spread the news of Lu Yang and his companion''s participation in the Buddha Bathing Festival. Surely, this would attract many more cultivators than expected, making the festival even more lively. No trouble at all, we were afraid of unexpected delays on the road, so we started our journey a bit earlier, they responded. You jest, benefactors. With your level of cultivation, you could easily establish a sect in Great Xia; what sort of accident could you possibly encounter? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou offered smiles in lieu of a response. Lu Yang changed the subject, I''ve heard that Kaihuang City was originally known as Erli Village and that it was your temple''s continuous efforts that built this place into what it is now. Truly a remarkable feat of great merit. Master Duanchen waved off the compliment, It''s not any great merit. It''s just that one of the abbots was the illegitimate son of a high monk from Western Paradise Temple. That high monk wanted his son to live a better life, so he continuously supported our temple in secret, allowing us to achieve today''s scale. It''s all thanks to the blessings of those who came before us. That high monk eventually passed away, leaving behind many Shariputras. The abbot at the time went to Western Paradise Temple to dispute ownership of the Shariputras and was never heard from again. Chapter 984 Chapter 984: Chapter 983: In Heaven and Earth, I Alone am Honored Chapter 984: Chapter 983: In Heaven and Earth, I Alone am Honored Lu Yang''s mouth twitched; the history of Kaihuang Temple''s prosperity was truly unexpected. Western Paradise Temple is an orthodox institution of Buddha Country, they probably wouldn''t resort to murder Stroking his white beard, Master Duanchen said, Monks do not take life, so the Abbot''s life should be without concern, but as for other treatments, that''s harder to say. Our Kaihuang Temple doesn''t have much connection with Western Paradise Temple, and we have no way to inquire about the whereabouts of that Abbot. After that Abbot disappeared, the scale of Kaihuang Temple never changedCit lacked any ambition. Once I became the Abbot, I made a grand vow to ensure the incense at Kaihuang Temple burned brightly, aiming for an average annual visitor count of ten million. To fulfill this grand vow, I diligently worked and devised ways to expand the renown of Kaihuang Temple, to make Kaihuang City comparable to a great city, and to improve the lives of the city''s residents. Master, the grand vow you made seems quite detailed. Of course, the two Benefactors must not have been to our Buddha Country before and do not know how we make grand vows. The vows made in our Buddha Country are always very preciseCif one only vows for ''incense burning brightly,'' how should the criteria be set? What counts as incense burning brightly? Would it count if one day a million Benefactors suddenly visited, or if a Benefactor paid for all the temple''s incense offerings for a year, or if the temple caught fire and all the incense was lit? Would these count as incense burning brightly? If the standard is not set, the grand vow is just talk and can never be fulfilled. Master, your dedication to Kaihuang Temple is truly admirable. Master Duanchen laughed and said, Monks do not lie. I am not so great. When the incense at Kaihuang Temple is thriving, I, as the Abbot, naturally reap plenty of benefits and can fulfill my grand vow; why wouldn''t I do it? As Lu Yang knew, the incense money gained by each temple was divided so that fifty percent was kept by them, thirty percent was used to craft the Buddha''s Golden Body, and twenty percent was handed over to Western Paradise Temple. Cultivation could not do without wealth; the more incense burned at Kaihuang Temple, the more Spirit Stones Master Duanchen would obtain for his own cultivation. Master Duanchen thought it was getting late and wanted to take Lu Yang and his companion to the guesthouse to rest, but Lu Yang felt it was a rare opportunity and suggested visiting the Mahavira Hall instead. He had only seen the Mahavira Hall constructed by Fairy Eternity in the Spiritual Space; he had yet to see one in reality. Meng Jingzhou had also never been to the Mahavira Hall and agreed with Lu Yang''s suggestion. Master Duanchen led Lu Yang and his companion into the Mahavira Hall, where the Golden Great Sun Tathagata Buddha Statue, wrought in gold, was positioned in the very center, with a smile suggesting it was picking a flower, imparting compassion to enlighten the people. It was already night, and the Mahavira Hall was brilliantly lit; the Buddha statue reflected the candlelight''s glow, making it look extraordinarily sacred. What''s there to see in the Mahavira Hall? The one I built for you in the Spiritual Space is the most authentic, Fairy Eternity pouted. As a founder of Buddhism, according to Buddhist scriptures, wherever she was considered the Mahavira HallCholy and inviolable. In the Spiritual Space, at the end of the desert, a Mahavira Hall rose from the ground, even more splendid than the one in Kaihuang Temple. In the center of the Treasure Palace, Immortal Fairy, donning Zhu Hong eye shadow and dressed in Western fashion, knelt on one leg atop the Lotus Platform, with the other leg resting on her thigh, hands in prayer position, and enchanted all beings. Lu Yang glanced at the Mahavira Hall in the Spiritual Space, then at the one in reality, and felt that the real one was more authentic. Master, I''ve heard that the Buddha Bathing Festival is a celebration of the Worldly Venerable''s birth? On the way there, Lu Yang had thoroughly studied the origins of the Buddha Bathing Festival to avoid being clueless in Buddha Country and looking like a tourist. What Benefactor Lu said is correct. It is said that in Ancient Times, when the Worldly Venerable was born, he could walk immediately. With each foot stepping on a lotus flower, he pointed one hand to the sky and the other to the earth, declaring, ''In the heavens above and on the earth below, only I am the honored one.'' To commemorate the birth of the Worldly Venerable, this day was designated as Buddha''s Birthday, and the activity of bathing the Buddha was organized. Meng Jingzhou chimed in from the side, In the heavens above and on the earth below, only I am the honored one. Such a domineering statement from the Worldly Venerable. Master Duanchen chuckled and spoke unhurriedly, It''s not surprising that Benefactor Meng has this misunderstanding. Many people misinterpret these words, thinking the Worldly Venerable was an egotistical man, but this is not the case. The deeper meaning of ''I'' here refers to the ''Buddhnature'' inherent in all beings, the fundamental essence that pervades everywhere, the innately pure and complete ''true self.'' It is what the Nirvana Sutra describes as the ''I'' of ''permanent, joyous, self, and purity.'' The Auspicious Response Sutra states, ''In the heavens above and on the earth below, only I am the honored one. The three realms are all suffering, what is there to be joyful about?'' Clearly, the ''honored one'' here mainly refers to the significant responsibility of alleviating the suffering of all sentient beings. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus, the original intent of this phrase is that the Worldly Venerable declared he was born with the mission to save beings, to help sentient beings escape the sea of birth and death. When sentient beings become Buddhas, they too must do the same. Listened as Master Duanchen quoted scriptures to help him understand the phrase, texts he had never heard of before, Meng Jingzhou nodded repeatedly, realizing he had misunderstood the Worldly Venerable. In the Spiritual Space, the Immortal Fairy Eternity standing on the Lotus Platform scratched her head at these words. Ah? Wasn''t this something I said in the tone of the Yingtian Immortal after I defeated him and the other three immortals? I thought it was quite domineering and described my abilities well, so I insisted they include it in the Buddhist scriptures when they were compiled, to declare that I was the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals. So this phrase had such a meaning as well? Meng Jingzhou clasped his hands in salute, I never expected the Worldly Venerable to have such compassion for the world, it was my misunderstanding of him. Master Duanchen smiled faintly, The Worldly Venerable indeed possesses great wisdom, great determination, and a great compassionate heart. I wonder if Benefactor Meng has heard that when the Worldly Venerable was seeking Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, the demon Mara sent three demonesses to seductively distract him. The Worldly Venerable was not swayed by the demonesses; he attained Enlightenment in seven days, reaching the Consummation of Enlightenment and developing great wisdom. After the Worldly Venerable attained Enlightenment, his Buddha light shone for miles, illuminating worlds in all directions, and even the Four Ancient Immortals came to congratulate him. There is such a tale. Previously, Meng Jingzhou had not much exposure to Buddhism, but now hearing Master Duanchen recount the past of the Worldly Venerable, he felt true admiration. Speaking of the Bodhi Tree, I once felt my culinary skills had reached their peak and decided to compile the ''Culinary Bible'' to bless future generations. While composing the book under the Bodhi Tree, Xiao Ling, Lianyi, and Qinghe always liked to hover around me, insisting that I play with them and disrupting my writing. Strangely enough, I remember that the three of them had to leave for some reason and should not have been there. Was it an illusion conjured by someone, or perhaps an Inner Demon? Regardless, my willpower was resolute, and unaffected by their interference, I managed to complete the ''Culinary Bible'' in seven days. Then Immortal Jiuchong came over with several Golden Crows, their brightness unbearable, almost setting the freshly written book ablaze. Later, Yingtian Immortal and the other two came one after another to congratulate me, seeing them laugh so joyfully, they all seemed overcome with tears. While watching Meng Jingzhou chat merrily with Master Duanchen, Lu Yang considered whether or not to tell his good brother the true story of the Worldly Venerable. Chapter 985 Chapter 985: Chapter 984: Master, I Have Understood Chapter 985: Chapter 984: Master, I Have Understood Lu Yang could tell that the Four Ancient Immortals were trying their best to glorify Fairy Eternity, and the effects were significant. Even Old Meng thought after listening that Fairy Eternity was a true Buddha of great virtue, admiring her endlessly. Forget it, let''s not talk about it anymore, said Lu Yangxin, too kind-hearted to set up his good friend, It''s better to keep the true facts of ancient times to oneself. It''s enough that Old Meng is with me when he Passes Tribulation. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After visiting the Mahavira Hall, Master Duanchen led them to the guest rooms. The walls of the guest room were inscribed with wild cursive scriptures written by Master Duanchen himself, infused with Essence, Qi, and Spirit. Lu Yang couldn''t understand them at all, but he felt that, even without understanding, just being in the room provided a tranquility that calmed the spirit, helping cultivators enter a Meditative Trance quickly. Writing scriptures on the walls was a significant expenditure for Master Duanchen, impossible to replicate in every guest room. This must be one of the best guest rooms in Kaihuang Temple, though it''s of little use to me. Lu Yang sat on the bed and entered into Meditative Trance within a few moments. He had long suffered from the interference of Immortal Fairy, and as long as he avoided listening to her speak, he could enter Meditative Trance at any time. He cultivated throughout the night. Lu Yang came out of the Meditative Trance, opened the door to his room, and stretched comfortably, feeling refreshed and clear-headed. The neighboring room''s door opened, and Meng Jingzhou woke up too. HeiCHaC Hearing the uniform shout of Hei-Ha nearby, they followed the sound and saw the monks of Kaihuang Temple practicing their boxing during the morning exercise; their movements were synchronized, and their voices thunderous. Do you recognize what martial art this is? Lu Yang asked, as he was not very knowledgeable about martial arts. It should be Long Arm Boxing, Meng Jingzhou observed carefully and replied, It''s a form of folk martial arts that stretches the muscles and tendons, strengthening the body. Kaihuang Temple housed many mundane monks who could not learn Cultivation Techniques and could only practice folk martial arts. Though it was folk martial arts, its effectiveness was in no way inferior to low-level Cultivation Techniques. There were records in the martial arts world of many masters defeating Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators. For example, initially, Long Arm Boxing was just a very ordinary martial art with nothing special about it. However, everything changed after the founder of Long Arm Boxing kindly saved an old beggar who was being bullied by thugs and treated him to a meal. Upon waking the next day, the founder found a brand new Long Arm Boxing manual placed by his pillow, which had enhanced the existing foundations making it easier to learn, quick to cultivate, and raised its upper limits. The thirty-sixth generation successor of Long Arm Boxing had a similar experience, inadvertently forming a good relationship with a great Cultivation Power, which transformed Long Arm Boxing once again. It is said that a great power capable of Passing Tribulation once roamed the mortal world as an ordinary child, learning and enhancing Long Arm Boxing. Such instances made Long Arm Boxing, though still a folk martial art, far more powerful than it originally was. Similar experiences happened more or less with other folk martial arts, all having had some exposure to immortal fates. The rumors that Long Arm Boxing was modified by a great power able to Pass Tribulation must be true, Meng Jingzhou said. With his insight, he couldn''t spot any aspects of Long Arm Boxing that could be modified without disrupting its integrity, indicating that the Cultivator who modified Long Arm Boxing had a Cultivation Level far beyond his own. Good morning, Benefactors, Master Duanchen appeared behind them with a smile, holding a string of Buddha Beads. Master. May I know what the Benefactors have planned for today? It will help me arrange things properly, he asked. Lu Yang smiled and said, We''ve just arrived and know very little about Buddha Country, so we have no specific plans. We leave it all to you, Master. Today is the day I receive pilgrims, which can also be considered a major feature of our temple. If the two benefactors are free, why not come and see? As the abbot, Master Duanchen has numerous responsibilities and couldn''t possibly meet with pilgrims every day; otherwise, he would accomplish nothing. Therefore, he established a rule to randomly receive pilgrims on one day within the month, depending entirely on fate. Then we will impose upon the master. The incense offerings at Kaihuang Temple were more prosperous than under the previous abbots, with many pilgrims waiting at the door even before it opened, including some from other cities. When the pilgrims learned that today was the day Master Duanchen would be receiving them, they were overjoyed. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had special identities. Although not everyone knew their faces, their reputations were well known. If someone recognized them, news would likely spread, and pilgrims would swarm to Kaihuang Temple. Thus, the two concealed their forms and Qi, standing beside Master Duanchen. Receiving pilgrims involved enlightening them and resolving their worries and troubles. The first pilgrim was a delicately frail woman, weak as if a gust of wind could blow her over, weeping incessantly. Master, many years ago, my fiance ran away with my maid on our wedding night. I tried to let it go, but after so many years, I simply cannot forget him. Master Duanchen smiled faintly, took out a Jade Vase, and filled it with water. Female benefactor, look. This Jade Vase is you. To let go of someone, you need to fill yourself with new things to replace that person. Master, I have understood. Initially, the water in the vase would gradually dry up, but you kept thinking about him, making the water in the vase increase instead of focusing on other things. The second pilgrim was a rather forthright woman, though she couldn''t help but reveal her sadness when discussing the past. Master, I had a childhood friend with whom I shared everything. Times were hard, and to make ends meet, my father sold me to the Yuan family to be a personal maid to the young mistress. Then one day, I saw the fiance of the young mistress, who was my childhood friend. He took me away on the mistress''s wedding night, intending to wander the world with me, but shortly after our marriage, he said he wanted to renounce worldly attachments and join Buddhism. So many years have passed, and I still cannot forget him. Master Duanchen smiled faintly, took out a Jade Vase filled with water, and poured out the water. Female benefactor, have you understood? The second pilgrim seemed pensive: Spilled water is hard to regain. My husband''s departure is an unchangeable reality, and I need to accept this fact and move forward. Master, I have understood. The third pilgrim was a wandering monk with a darkened face, seemingly from long periods of wandering. Master, my cultivation has reached a bottleneck. I had a fiancee and a childhood friend, both wonderful girls. I chose my childhood friend, and after getting married, suddenly one day, as I was with my childhood friend, I had an epiphany: familial and romantic love are emotions that bind me. I felt everything was meaningless; perhaps Buddhism was calling me. I left my childhood friend and became a wandering monk. Yet, after so many years, I feel increasingly unsuited for seclusion. Please, master, resolve my doubts. Master Duanchen smiled faintly and used magic skills to gather the water on the ground back into the Jade Vase. The third pilgrim suddenly had a realization: Master, does this mean there''s a chance to make amends? Can I return to secular life? Master Duanchen then hit the pilgrim over the head with the vase, knocking him out. I find it satisfying to hit people like this. Before losing consciousness, the pilgrim vaguely saw Master Duanchen flipping over a table and quickly opened the door to call out to the first two pilgrims who were about to leave: Two female benefactors, hold off on letting go! Chapter 986 Chapter 986: Chapter 985: Could My Brother Have Been Possessed? Chapter 986: Chapter 985: Could My Brother Have Been Possessed? Master Duanchen gathered the three pilgrims in a side hall, letting them mutter about their own affairs, no longer concerning himself with them. I''ve caused the two benefactors some amusement, Master Duanchen said with an apologetic smile, usually, a poor monk like myself would not lift a hand in receiving pilgrims. Master, you truly have a temperament that I admire, Meng Jingzhou placed one hand over his chest, appreciating what Master Duanchen had done earlier. Master Duanchen sighed, Actually, there are not a few who are like the third pilgrim in recent years. I really don''t know what''s gotten into them. They don''t know what evil has possessed them. Thinking that their wives, children, and families are bonds, they abandon their wives and children and enter the monastic life. After a few months or years, when they''ve come to their senses, they want to return to secular life. Not just remote temples, but even the few nearby ones, to my knowledge, have encountered similar situations. Such things happen? Lu Yang mused, feeling something was off about this matter. Fairy, do you see anything unusual about the third pilgrim? Immortal Fairy used her Immortal Sense to sweep the next side hall, He seems alright, just a normal person, albeit one who''s been badly beaten but still dares not fight back. Lu Yang frowned. Was he overthinking it? Old Meng, what do you think? The master struck well. The following pilgrims they received were much more normal, and after all, Master Duanchen was a high monk who had made a vast vow. He truly had real skills, and the two of them, Lu Yang, watched and learned a lot by the side. Even though the method of guidance was just to take a bottle, fill it with water, and pour it out. But one couldn''t withstand the manner of speaking and actions of Master Duanchen, which were all very appropriate, able to gradually pull the pilgrims into his own process. To make the other party believe in you, background, lighting, speech, behavior, and expressions these are all very important, Lu Yang continuously analyzed various aspects of Master Duanchen''s approach, looking to see in which areas he himself still fell short. The last pilgrim of the day was somewhat unexpected for Lu Yang; it was the little girl who had nearly run into him the previous day. Though her clothes were patched, indicating a poor family background, both the clothes and her face were clean, which was endearing to the onlooker. According to the little girl''s self-introduction, her name was Tang Qiaoqiao, fourteen years old. She had a brother, upon whom she depended, named Tang Chuanwu. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master, I don''t know what''s gotten into my brother recently. He seems to have become a completely different person, always suspicious and constantly practicing boxing. I don''t know where he learned this martial art. I asked my brother what happened, but he won''t tell me. Tang Qiaoqiao, thinking of the methods of demon cultivators described in the storytelling, with teary eyes and biting her lips hesitantly said, Master, you don''t think my brother could have been possessed by someone, right? Master Duanchen activated the scriptures hanging on the wall to calm Tang Qiaoqiao down, showing a kind and convincing smile on his face. Little benefactor, your brother''s behavior shows that he is not a victim of possession. Those who are possessed would do their best to act normal to avoid raising suspicions. They wouldn''t change their temperament significantly. Those capable of possessing others are usually cultivators who have achieved some level of cultivation. Such people are meticulous in their thinking and would certainly not expose any flaws. Even if someone familiar interacted with them, they wouldn''t notice any difference. Unlike Great Xia, which was extremely strict in management, in Buddha Country, one encountered those who had been possessed from time to time, even ones who diligently practiced cultivation after possessing someone and became abbots. Having encountered possessors several times, Master Duanchen knew the characteristics of such people. Lu Yang nodded. What Master Duanchen said was right. When the Fairy had possessed him, she had also tried her best to mimic his actions, albeit the mimicry was hard to describe. So what''s going on with my brother? Gripping the Buddha Beads, Master Duanchen pondered for a moment before saying, Perhaps there is indeed some danger you''re unaware of. After learning about it through some channel, your brother, not wanting you to worry, has yet to tell you. Master Duanchen pulled a yellow talisman from his sleeve, wrapped it with a red string, and hung it around Tang Qiaoqiao''s neck, Keep this talisman safe. Should you encounter danger, it can protect you thoroughly. But I have no money, Tang Qiaoqiao said, looking down at her toes as she spoke in a tiny voice, her anxiety palpable, fearful that Master Duanchen might throw her out. No matter, little Benefactor, if you perform more good deeds in the future, consider the talisman paid for. Ah? Thank you, Master! Tang Qiaoqiao abruptly looked up. Master Duanchen brought his palms together and chanted the name of the Worldly Venerable: A monk holds compassion at heart, I hope the little Benefactor won''t have a need for this talisman. To have no need for a talisman meant there would be no danger, which was naturally the best possible outcome. After Kaihuang Temple was closed, Lu Yang followed Tang Qiaoqiao in secret, worried that if Tang Chuanwu had really been possessed, and the one who possessed him was as unschooled in subterfuge as the Fairy, then it would be disastrous. The place where Tang Qiaoqiao lived was in a terrible environment, reeking of filth, houses crammed together, tortuous roads without any planning, built haphazardly, leaving nowhere for the sunlight to seep in. Brother, I''m back, Tang Qiaoqiao said, in higher spirits than usual after Master Duanchen''s guidance. She had also bought some fish bones that could be used to make soup. Tang Chuanwu, bare-chested, was drenched in sweat, his gaze determined, practicing his movements that seemed honed through thousands of repetitions, each one exceedingly precise. Brother, do we really have to train in martial arts so strenuously? Tang Qiaoqiao asked tenderly. Tang Chuanwu exhaled and affectionately patted his little sister''s head, Brother needs to become stronger to protect you. I am very safe, she said. Tang Chuanwu sighed, his eyes drifting to an unknown point, It''s always no mistake to be prepared. But I heard the masters at Kaihuang Temple say that they drink Decoction of Ten Complete Supplements daily to replenish their bodies during martial arts training. We can''t afford that. What if training hurts you? They were poor and could only afford to buy fish bones to nourish her brother, hoping they would help. It''s okay, brother will find a way to make money. From the shadows, Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, finding Tang Chuanwu''s movements familiar: Long Arm Boxing? Only monks from the Kaihuang Temple should know this boxing technique. How did Tang Chuanwu know it? He didn''t seem like he had joined the Kaihuang Temple either. Lu Yang was concerned that whoever had possessed Tang Chuanwu might be at a higher realm than himself, and recklessly using Spiritual Sense to probe might scare them off, so he asked Immortal Fairy to take action. He''s just a child, there are no signs of possession, Immortal Fairy said. Lu Yang touched the three Seeking Immortal Tokens in his possession, to no response. That''s good. If there was no possession, then it meant he had simply learned Long Arm Boxing clandestinely. Such minor matters were not worth his concernCas long as the person was fine. Before leaving, Lu Yang hesitated, then secretly left a few Gold Beans at Tang Chuanwu''s house. Tang Qiaoqiao was right; if he continued to train like this, his body would indeed suffer and need strong medicinal soups to recover. Seeing how precocious the two children were, they should know the principle of not flaunting wealth, and wouldn''t parade around with the Gold Beans. Consider it a good deed done. Before long, Tang Chuanwu discovered the Gold Beans on the table and couldn''t help feeling a chill down his spine: Who''s there! Chapter 987 Chapter 987: Chapter 986 Good People Are Rewarded Chapter 987: Chapter 986 Good People Are Rewarded Tang Chuanwu could be certain that half an hour earlier, there were no Gold Beans on the table. He became alert, having practiced martial arts for over half a year, his senses had improved, and even a Qi Refinement sixth layer cultivator would not be able to appear silently and place the Gold Beans on the table. Who was it? Friend or foe? Previously, his younger sister had been discovered by the leader of the local snake, the Great Desert Gang, to possess a Spirit Root, intending to use her body to cultivate evil methods. They had brazenly sent over Silver, calling it Life-purchasing Money. When his sister refused, their subordinates, endowed with Cultivation Levels, went too far and killed her in a heavy-handed attack. He had rushed to her side, only to be killed as well. Afterward, he had reincarnated several times, constantly gathering information, and learned two important pieces of news: the Deputy Gang Leader of the Great Desert Gang had long coveted the position of Gang Leader, and the Wolf-slaying Gang, the sworn enemy of the Great Desert Gang, had always been envious of their territory. He then instigated a war between the two gangs. During the chaos, the Deputy Gang Leader killed the Gang Leader and became the new leader of the Great Desert Gang. No one knew of his sister''s Spirit Root, and this turned out to be what had helped his sister avoid the disaster. Tang Chuanwu called out, I don''t know which master has aided my sister and me, but please, master, leave a name so we can erect a stele in your honor to express our gratitude for your kindness. There was no response. He waited for a moment, and then Tang Chuanwu called out again, but still, no response. Could it be Life-purchasing Money again? Tang Chuanwu could not discern the other party''s intentions, which made him incredibly uneasy. I really need to find out who the person leaving the Gold Beans is! He picked up the kitchen knife from the cutting board and plunged it into his heart! After leaving the Gold Beans, Lu Yang returned to Kaihuang Temple. Old Lu, where did you go that has made you so happy? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. This youngster had been sneaking around after Qiaoqiao; why did he seem so cheerful now? Lu Yang replied with a smile, humming a little tune, I went to do a good deed. Doesn''t Buddhism advocate that good people receive good rewards? This is called performing acts of kindness Before he finished speaking, Lu Yang''s vision darkened, and he heard the first worshipper complaining tearfully to Master Duanchen. Master, many years ago, my fiance eloped with my maidservant on the night of our wedding Lu Yang: Is this what they mean by good people receiving good rewards? Why has time reversed again just like that? Did the user of the Time Dao Fruit encounter something again? Although Lu Yang knew that Master Duanchen would spend the whole day filling and pouring out water in a vase and what kind of worshippers he would encounter, he had already watched from behind Duanchen and now leaving seemed to suggest boredom, as if he didn''t care for watching anymore, which could be disrespectful to the master. Lu Yang had no choice but to stay put, watching the events unfold behind him like a replay, without the ability to fast forward. When the final worshipper, Tang Qiaoqiao, left, the entire day''s Recording Orb replay had finally come to an end. Originally, Lu Yang thought of giving the Gold Beans directly to Tang Qiaoqiao, letting her take them home. However, he worried that the young girl might accidentally lose the money on her way home. It seemed more prudent to deliver it straight to her house. This time, without needing Qiaoqiao to lead, Lu Yang headed straight for her house. By this time, Tang Chuanwu had finished a set of boxing, and was sitting next to the table resting and drinking water. Lu Yang thought about it and decided to place the Gold Beans on the kitchen stove instead of the table, avoiding startling Tang Chuanwu with a sudden appearance and then he left quietly. Tang Chuanwu waited until Tang Qiaoqiao returned home. The siblings chatted for half a day, and Tang Chuanwu kept an eye on the table, but from the beginning to the end, he never saw the Gold Beans appear. Strange, why haven''t they appeared yet? It wasn''t until Tang Qiaoqiao took a fishbone to the kitchen stove that she cried out in surprise, Where did these Gold Beans come from? Tang Chuanwu felt a chill down his spine. He had deliberately sat by the table because he wanted to see how the other party would make their move. The appearance of the Gold Beans on the kitchen stove meant the other party had seen him sitting by the table and opted to switch the location so as not to be discovered. Anyone capable of this must be at least a Foundation Establishment Great Master, and possibly even a Golden Core Ancestor. As Tang Chuanwu pondered, the way the Gold Beans were placed didn''t seem malevolent, If it were an act involving financial transactions, it would have been hidden better and not found so easily, and if it were Life-purchasing Money, it would have been placed right in front of him. Could it be someone saw the plight of us siblings and bestowed them upon us out of pity? Perhaps the giver was a Golden Core Ancestor wandering the mortal world, acting casually; he was being overly nervous, viewing everything as a threat. It''s no wonder Tang Chuanwu was cautious; he knew his modest strength was nothing in front of a Foundation Establishment Great Master and that he shouldn''t act too arrogantly simply because he had the ability to reverse time. Reversing time was not invincible; it had its flaws. After experiencing hundreds of active and passive reversals, he had come to understand the two main characteristics of this abilityCit required his own death as a prerequisite, and he could only reverse to the hours of 7 a.m to 9 a.m, never exceeding a day. If a Demon Cultivator discovered his oddity and conducted a Soul Search to learn about his experiences, then he would likely be in deep trouble. Soul Searching wouldn''t kill him, only render him insane, turning him into a fool. A Demon Cultivator could easily imprison the post-Soul Search him and simply kill him when he tried to reverse time, and after the reversal, he would still remain in a foolish state, becoming nothing but a tool for the Demon Cultivator. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He would have no chance to turn the tables. Benefactors, the Buddha Bathing Festival is in two months. May I ask if I could promote your presence? Master Duanchen had been waiting outside Lu Yang and his companion''s guest room since early morning, anticipating their departure. The invitation merely asked Lu Yang and his companion to visit Kaihuang Temple; it was Lu Yang''s guess that they were asked to help boost the attendance. Now it was confirmed that they were indeed invited to attract cultivators from other regions. Meng Jingzhou patted his chest and gave a thumbs up, Of course you can. My brother and I are upright people; the Master can promote us as he pleases. Then I, the humble monk, thank both benefactors in advance. I believe that to gain fame quickly, one must rely on ''events''. Under the management of Master Duanchen, Kaihuang Temple''s incense offerings were becoming more and more prosperous; he had his own set of tried and tested promotional tactics. For example, our Kaihuang Temple has a reputation on par with several other temples nearby; pilgrims usually choose whichever temple is closer, with no real differentiation. To address this, the humble monk has captured many evil spirits and poison creatures, placing them not far from Kaihuang City, pretending they are about to launch a major attack on the city. Then I step in and deal with them all, naturally surpassing the reputation of the other temples. I''d like to ask you both to pretend to encounter an evil spirit in the city and eliminate it. In this way, your arrival is tied to an event, and the common folk, who love discussing such matters over meals, will likely spread the news of your presence in Kaihuang City very quickly. After some thought, Lu Yang and his companion agreed. Chapter 988 Chapter 988: Chapter 987: Accidentally Encountering an Evil Spirit Chapter 988: Chapter 987: Accidentally Encountering an Evil Spirit In the city, there resides a family of Goodman Cui, who, according to descriptions, have a three-eyed ghost child not yet mature in its powers. This ghost child, possessing only a mild Yin Energy, can only roam during the night to scare people for fun, causing the family of Goodman Cui much distress. The incident has become well-known in the vicinity and has had a significant impact, This ghost child has some intelligence, as whenever monks come to exorcise it, it hides and leaves no trace. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I wonder if I might trouble both benefactors to go and eliminate this ghost child? Master Duanchen originally planned to send a disciple tonight, as the three-eyed ghost child is not a formidable ghost object, and any Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator holding a magic artifact could handle it. The only difficulty lies in locating it. Now happens to be a good opportunity to request Benefactor Lu and Benefactor Meng to go. This matter is not difficult. Also, when you two eliminate the three-eyed ghost child, could you make a bit of a show? The local people, not understanding magic skills, believe that only those with impressive displays are powerful, Master Duanchen reminded. That too is not difficult. Excuse me, is this the residence of Goodman Cui? Upon opening the door, the servant looked baffled at the two individuals who did not appear to be from Buddha Country, Who are you? My name is Lu Jingzhou, and this is my Junior Brother Meng Yang. We happened to pass by and heard about the ghost haunting the residence of Goodman Cui. We wish to stay overnight to eliminate the ghost, The servant was delighted upon hearing this, as it would be wonderful if the two could eliminate the ghost; he had been scared to sleep at night. Let me go and inform the master of the house, the servant ran off to inform Goodman Cui. Goodman Cui was a portly middle-aged man, overjoyed at the news that cultivators were willing to come and remove the ghost. After verifying the two men''s forged identity credentials, Goodman Cui cordially invited them into the Cui residence. Masters, please make sure to eliminate the ghost. Our family is so frightened that we can hardly sleep at night. We shall certainly do our best, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou replied as they sat upright, drinking tea, each sitting on only one-third of their chair, exuding the demeanor of experts. Dad, look what I bought, a young girl ran cheerily into the hall. Upon seeing there were guests, she slowed to a walk and sheepishly asked, Who are these two? Goodman Cui glared at the girl but quickly turned to introduce with a smile, These two are cultivators from the Great Xia Wandering Monks Sect. This is Master Lu Jingzhou and Master Meng Yang, both Great Cultivators at the Half-Step Golden Core Stage. Masters, this is my daughter, Cui Que''er, Pleased to meet you, Miss Cui, From Great Xia? Cui Que''er blinked at the two men, pulling a lantern out from behind her. Then you must recognize this, right? Is that a solar-powered lamp? Lu Yang thought to himself, could I not recognize it when I have a stake in it? Yeah, I just bought it from a merchant. It''s said to light up without any need for lighting, Lu Yang nodded, showing a clean and young knightly smile, Indeed, this is quite popular in Great Xia. Even in Demon Territory, many of the Demon Race use it, and candles have become rather rare, Dad, I''ll go back first then, Eager to try out this wondrous lamp, Cui Que''er hurriedly left. I apologize for that, Not at all, Goodman Cui. It''s a good thing for Miss Cui to be playful, By the way, since hearsay isn''t very accurate, could Goodman Cui elaborate on this matter with the ghost, so that we can better prepare ourselves, Upon speaking of the ghost''s troubling, Goodman Cui sighed incessantly. There has been a ghost in my house, and I don''t even know how long it''s been around. Half a month ago, in the middle of the night, I got up to relieve myself. The room was pitch dark, illuminated by just a sliver of moonlight. By chance, I glanced at the bronze mirror hanging on the wall and noticed that it reflected the figures of two people! I jerked my head around to look, but I didn''t see anything. When I looked back at the mirror, the other figure had also disappeared. At the time, I just thought it was an illusion and didn''t think much of it. But then, something strange happened to my wife as well. Ten days ago, she couldn''t sleep and thought to go sit in the courtyard. When she got there, she suddenly saw a person crouching by the wall, stretching their neck to look at her, and that person had three eyes. But the strangest thing was that our home''s wall is three meters high! My wife screamed, and everyone came outside, but the person suddenly disappeared by the wall. When the servant climbed the wall with a ladder to check, he found two large black handprints on the edge of the wall. Since then, our family often sees evil spirits at night, and we''re so scared that even if we wake up, we dare not open our eyes, fearing we might see something we shouldn''t. We beg you two masters to help save our family from this peril! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances. According to records, the Three-eyed Ghost Child often appeared in mirrors and on wall edges, liked to morph into various forms to scare people, and fed on fear. Everything matched. Goodman Cui, rest assured, both of us brothers are skilled in removing demons. Tonight, we will definitely eradicate this evil spirit and bring peace to your home! Goodman Cui was moved and stood up to bow deeply, Yours Truly Cui thanks the two masters! Lu Yang helped Goodman Cui to his feet, At midnight tonight, we will perform the ritual in the courtyard. Please clear a space for us. I will have someone tidy up the courtyard right away. Goodman Cui quickly ordered his servant to clean up the courtyard, and soon it was neat and tidy. Then Goodman Cui also hosted a banquet to honor the two masters, who were Great Cultivators at the Half-step Golden Core Stage. What evil spirit could not be easily subdued by them? As night fell and midnight approached, Goodman Cui waited anxiously for the result in his room. In the courtyard, Lu Yang arranged swords according to the Postnatal Eight Diagrams. These were ordinary Spirit Swords, used to set up the Langhuan Sword Formation. This formation was not very powerful, especially compared to the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, but it was quite spectacular when activated. Meng Jingzhou, meanwhile, pretended to perform rituals in the courtyard but was actually releasing a strong Qi and Blood power. Rise! Under the night sky, Lu Yang shouted, and the Sword Array activated, transforming into a spread of blue light that enveloped the entire Cui Family. Meng Jingzhou''s Qi and Blood power appeared as red, drifting towards the sky in strands. The fusion of blue and red ravaged the scene, illuminating the Cui Family as bright as day. Ah, such painful Sword Qi! The Three-eyed Monk burst forth from the earth, glaring menacingly at the Sword Array, Who are these rogue cultivators daring to meddle in my affairs! The monk had an exceedingly long neck and radiated an ominous aura, looking exceedingly eerie. Who has such vigorous Qi and Blood! The shadow on the ground wriggled and transformed into a pitch-black figure, only the eyes hollow. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at the Three-eyed Monk and the Hollow Shadow, a bit dumbfounded. Who are you guys, where is the promised Three-eyed Ghost Child? Cui Que''er, hearing the noise outside, rubbed her eyes wanting to see what was happening. But unbeknownst to her, a child with three eyes floated in front of her, nearly touching her face, and showed a creepy smile, just waiting for Cui Que''er to open her eyes! Where''s the light? Cui Que''er fumbled for the solar lamp and finally found the switch. Click. The solar lamp lit up, and the Three-eyed Child screamed, turning into ashes. Cui Que''er forced her eyes open and saw nothing, slightly puzzled, Why do I feel like I heard a scream? Chapter 989 – 989 988 Are all the Three Chapter 989: Chapter 988: Are all the Three-eyed Ghost Children in Buddha Country this big? Chapter 989: Chapter 988: Are all the Three-eyed Ghost Children in Buddha Country this big? Master Duanchen, standing not far away, gazed blankly at the two malevolent spirits that had appeared above Goodman Cui''s home, then looked down at the one he had brought in a birdcage, which was shivering with fear, a rare expression of bewilderment on his face. His original plan had been, should Lu Yang and his companion kill the Three-eyed Ghost Child too quickly, to bring over a malevolent spirit and continue the killing spree, aiming to cause a larger disturbance. Where did these two come from? Now it seemed there was no need for his preparation, as the malevolent spirits at Goodman Cui''s house were much stronger than the one he had brought. Master Duanchen picked up the malevolent spirit, speaking calmly and peacefully, As one who has renounced worldly ties, compassion should be my abode. I can''t be bothered to take you back, just kill yourself. The malevolent spirit understood human speech and shook its head vigorously. Seeing this, Master Duanchen sighed gently, Since you are unwilling to kill yourself, then I can only help you. After saying this, Master Duanchen chanted scriptures and released the light of Buddha, which directly incinerated the imprisoned malevolent spirit in the birdcage. The Three-eyed Ghost Monk glared viciously at Lu Yang with all three eyes, Who would have thought that after hiding in Kaihuang City for over fifty years, I would be discovered by you today, you all deserve to die! Just two juniors at the half-step to Golden Core, do you really think you can defy the heavens! The Hollow Shadow glared at Meng Jingzhou, its resentment overwhelming, The power of Qi and Blood reminds me of the old monk who doomed me to become a fierce ghost, such a repugnant feeling! The Three-eyed Ghost Monk and the Hollow Shadow, both Nascent Soul Peak Ghost Cultivators, joined forces, utilizing forbidden secret techniques in addition to various magic artifacts, Talismans, Array Methods, and then, stirred by Elixirs that unlocked their potential and backed by the reinforcement of Cultivation Techniques at night, they could just manage to match the power of a cultivator in the initial stage of Spirit Transformation. Otherwise, they wouldn''t dare to show themselves so brazenly in Kaihuang City; they were confident they could escape from Master Duanchen''s hands. Lu Yang slowly drew his Green Peak Sword, the moonlight reflecting off the blade and illuminating his furrowed brows with a brilliant shine. Facing such formidable enemies, Lu Yang dared not hold back, Even though I knew Goodman Cui was haunted by a malevolent spirit, I didn''t expect them to be two Great Powers on the verge of Body Integration. Meng Jingzhou took the fighting stance of Arhat Fist, ready to launch an attack at any moment, Three-eyed Ghost Monk, could it be that you''ve cultivated the ''Three Talents Heavenly Eye''? And this Hollow Shadow, unfathomable, must have been cultivating a world-defying Divine Ability and went mad from walking the ''Incorporeal Path''. Tough opponents indeed. The Three-eyed Ghost Monk and the Hollow Shadow were somewhat muddled by these words. What Three Talents Heavenly Eye, what Incorporeal Path? If we could practice such outlandish Divine Abilities, would we still be stuck at the Nascent Soul Peak, unable to break through, and then have to lurk in Kaihuang City for over fifty years? Lu Yang no longer concealed his Cultivation Level, his aura erupting like a volcano, the space around him twisting and barely forming the shape of mountains. Meng Jingzhou''s Qi and Blood turned into a great dragon, while his Pure Yang Power shone like a brilliant sun, illuminating the entirety of Kaihuang Temple. The Three-eyed Ghost Monk and the Hollow Shadow, feeling the aura from Lu Yang and his companion, experienced a drastic change in expression. They had surpassed the scope of their senses. You''ve been hiding your Cultivation Levels! Who are you! Wait, there may be some misunderstanding between us Today, even if it costs us our lives, we, two brothers, must stop you! Lu Yang, embracing his fate, raised the Green Peak Sword, the Sword Qi soaring to the sky and the sound of the sword''s hum unceasing, frightening the Three-eyed Ghost Monk, whose already pale face turned even paler without a trace of blood. We really aren''t at the realm of Body Integration. Sword Sever Eternal Ages! Lu Yang shouted loudly, his hair ties snapping as hair fluttered in the air, one sword strike as if it were cleaving through the river of time, freezing the moment, an ordinary strike filled with his full force. Overlord''s Sky Punch! Qi and Blood formed a dragon twined around Meng Jingzhou''s fists, veins popping, clothes bursting open, eyes bloodshot, his cry echoing heaven and earth, an ordinary punch thrown as if it were the last of his life. ` Boom, boom, boomC The Green Peak Sword fell, cleaving the Three-eyed Ghost Monk in half from the middle, its cross-section sprouted countless tentacles, which put its body back together again. Meng Jingzhou''s body shot out like a Profound Arrow, breaking through layers of sound barriers. He threw a punch that tore a large hole in the gut of the Hollow Shadow, one that could not heal. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou engaged in a one-sided battle, various Sword Qi and Qi and Blood swirling in a dazzling array, painting the sky with a riot of colors. The townspeople came out to watch but couldn''t see anything or make out who was fighting in the air. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cui Que''er pushed open the window and looked up at the sky, noticing the kaleidoscopic movement and occasionally hearing the cries of Fierce Ghosts, terrified, she murmured, Is this the evil spirit hiding in our house? How scary. No one could see that the Three-eyed Ghost Monk and Hollow Shadow floating in the air didn''t dare to move; any slight movement would cause them to be hit by the attacks, leading to their death and the destruction of their paths. As for them being able to rival the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation through various means, facing such attacks, there wasn''t much difference between the Nascent Soul Peak and the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, having watched enough, shouted together. Their moves collided, causing a huge explosion. Taking advantage of the blinding explosion which made it hard to open one''s eyes, they swiftly grabbed the Three-eyed Ghost Monk and Hollow Shadow and handed them over to Master Duanchen, who stood next to the Cui Family estate. Then they returned to the center of the explosion, feigning severe injuries, spitting out two mouthfuls of blood. They fell from the sky, landing powerlessly in the center of the courtyard. Two masters! Goodman Cui, seeing this, ran over heedless of the danger, trying to lift the two. Lu Yang, lying on the ground, gestured with his hand, his breath was frailCinhaling with no exhaleCand yet he mustered his body to say in a weak voice, We have not dishonored our mission, those two have been dealt with by us brothers. Goodman, do not panic, we are just tired and want to take a rest Masters! An elderly monk''s figure appeared in the courtyard, squatting down to carefully examine Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s injuries. Master Duanchen, Goodman Cui bowed, guessing that the battle had attracted Master Duanchen. Master Duanchen, are these two masters in trouble? Master Duanchen brought his palms together in prayer, The two benefactors are not in great distress, after the poor monk takes them to the temple, they should recover. That''s a relief, Goodman Cui exhaled a huge sigh of relief. Master Duanchen carried the two back to Kaihuang Temple, holding two bird cages in his hand which contained the Three-eyed Ghost Monk and Hollow Shadow. Master Duanchen lived up to his monastic integrity, never speaking falsely. After bringing Lu Yang and the other to the temple, they immediately bounced back to life. For tonight, their mission was complete. What remained was to wait for Kaihuang Temple''s propaganda. Finally, it''s resolved. But speaking of which, are the Three-eyed Ghost Children from your Buddha Country always this big? Lu Yang carefully examined the sealed Three-eyed Ghost Monk. This didn''t match the descriptions in the books. The books said Three-eyed Ghost Children were only knee-high, but the captured ghost monk was half a head taller than himself. Could this thing evolve? Why were you frightening Goodman Cui''s family? Meng Jingzhou asked. At Nascent Soul Peak, they shouldn''t need to feed on fear. Besides, scaring Goodman Cui''s family every day wouldn''t fill them up, would it? The Three-eyed Ghost Monk angrily retorted, Who is scaring Goodman Cui? The two of us were just discussing meeting underground tonight, we have never been to the Cui Family before! Lu Yang let out a light huh, puzzled, Then where did the Three-eyed Ghost Child go? Chapter 990 Chapter 990: Chapter 989: Fast Information Delivery Chapter 990: Chapter 989: Fast Information Delivery Fairy, do you know where the Three-eyed Ghost Child went? Lu Yang asked. They were supposed to stage a play with a little ghost, but even after the play was over, and they''d captured two Nascent Soul old ghosts, there was no sign of the Three-eyed Ghost Child. Just before you started fighting, the Cui Family''s little girl turned on a light, which burned the little ghost to death. Ah? Lu Yang realized it was the Sun Power from the solar lamp that killed the Three-eyed Ghost Child. I heard from the Yaoyang Sect that their lamps have some special abilities. A small fry like the Three-eyed Ghost Child, only daring to appear at night and never during the day, can''t withstand the exposure to a solar lamp. According to Master Duanchen, there are quite a few evil spirits here in Buddha Country, it seems solar lamps could sell well here. Lu Yang estimated that his share of Spirit Stones from the Yaoyang Sect would increase again. I don''t even know how many Spirit Stones I have now. Lu Yang had income from Flying Car royalties, a share from the Jiuyou Sect''s grill shop, and a share of the Yaoyang Sect''s solar products; he would occasionally receive a large sum of Spirit Stones, which he typically just accepted in full, too lazy to count. Regardless, he couldn''t use them all up. Forget it, as long as it''s enough. You two benefactors rest. I can handle the interrogation of these two evil spirits myself, Master Duanchen said, smilingly looking at the Three-eyed Ghost Monk and the Hollow Shadow. According to these two ghosts, they''d been lurking in Kaihuang City for over fifty years, plotting who knows what. He had worked hard managing Kaihuang City, and it had nearly been destroyed by these two ghosts. Fortunately for him, the two benefactors helped him root out the trouble, and Master Duanchen was extremely relieved. Then we''ll leave it to the master, said Lu Yang. They left the matters of Kaihuang City to Master Duanchen without interfering. The next day, news that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had arrived in Kaihuang City to help Goodman Cui rid his family of evil spirits spread throughout the alleys and streets. In the teahouse, a fellow mysteriously told his friends, Do you guys know what happened in last night''s battle? His friend, intrigued, quickly asked, What happened, tell me quickly. Upon hearing this, others perked up their ears to eavesdrop, and the noise in the teahouse lowered significantly. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I have a friend at the Kaihuang Temple, he said that last night''s big battle involved two cultivators, Sword Immortal Lu and Buddhist Meng! Is it that Sword Immortal Lu who went to the Fairy Palace and after which many people in the palace ended up pregnant? Who else but that Sword Immortal Lu could it be? Sheesh, I''m envious. Last night''s enemy was formidable as well, according to Sword Immortal Lu and Buddhist Meng. These enemies were Great Cultivators in the Body Integration Realm, lurking in Goodman Cui''s house, unbeknownst what their purpose was. They originally wanted to remain anonymous and just help Goodman Cui solve his family''s evil spirit problem and then leave, but they ended up uncovering such big enemies. They also said that they entered last night''s battle with a mindset of perishing together, and fortunately, they narrowly won with one move, defeating those two, people nearby couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration, Divinity Transformation Stage challenging the Body Integration Realm?! How impressive? Realizing he had spoken too much, he quickly covered his mouth, pretending he had said nothing. The man continued, Last night, after Master Duanchen brought the two back to the temple, he took great care of them. They''re now out of danger. They also said they''d stay in Kaihuang City for a few more days to attend the upcoming Buddha Bathing Festival. That''s good news, his companion rejoiced. After leaving the tea shop, the man, his companion, and others gathered secretly, removed their fake hair, exposing their shiny bald heads. As Master Duanchen instructed, they''d completed their mission, now all left was to wait for the news to ferment. We didn''t lie just now, did we? No, all the lines were prepared by the master, every word true. Were they prepared by the master, or did I hear that Benefactor Lu came up with them? Monks have many restrictions, and not lying is a major one. But now that Kaihuang Temple had guidance from a higher-up, it was no longer an issue. Just as Master Duanchen had anticipated, the news of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s demon-removing feats not only spread quickly through Kaihuang City but also reached the surrounding cities in a very short time. Sword Immortal Lu and Buddhist Meng are attending the Buddha Bathing Festival in Kaihuang City? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were welcomed by both common folk and cultivators. Common folk wanted to see the legendary characters they often heard about in storytelling, while cultivators wanted to attend the Buddha Bathing Festival and receive guidance from Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Both are geniuses of this era, standing shoulder to shoulder with those in the Body Integration Realm. More than shoulder to shoulder, didn''t you hear that last night they took care of two Integration Ghost Cultivators? Utterly terrifying. For ordinary cultivators, merely receiving one or two pieces of advice from the duo of Lu Yang was a tremendous fortune. Brother Zou, are you going to attend the Buddha Bathing Festival in Kaihuang City? Certainly. However, given the rare opportunity, I''m afraid the number of cultivators heading to Kaihuang City will exceed previous times. Master Duanchen found Lu Yang and his companion. Master, what''s the matter? Lu Yang wondered, seeing the master''s troubled expression, Is it about insufficient publicity? That''s not it. The results of the publicity were unexpectedly good; it''s the results from the Soul Search of the two ghosts. What about it? Meng Jingzhou asked, noting that the problem must have been with the results of the Soul Search. These two had some ties to the Ruthless Sect, but they weren''t members. Rather, they were pawns of the Ruthless Sect. The Ruthless Sect promised them Soul Condensing Pills as a reward to stay in this city and carry out tasks for the sect. For example, the numerous individuals who left their families to become monks in recent years, this was also the doings of the Ruthless Sect. The Ruthless Sect developed a type of elixir called the Oblivion Pill, which dissolves up meeting water. Taking it can cause someone to temporarily lose their emotions for several years. Devoid of emotions or integrity, affected individuals often misconstrue this change as a spiritual awakening; once the effect wears off, and their awakened state dissipates, they desire to return to secular life. These two ghosts secretly administered the drug to people and observed its effects. I see. Lu Yang recalled asking Immortal Fairy to check if the third visitor had any abnormalities, likely by then the effect of the pill had worn off, revealing no oddities. Do we know who their superior is? Meng Jingzhou asked, seizing the opportunity from last night''s event. Master Duanchen shook his head, We only know it''s an Integration Elder from the Ruthless Sect, but they have never seen his true face. He only contacted them directly. After last night''s incident, I doubt this elder will contact them again. The monk has also learned from their memories that there are others like them located across the cities in the eastern region of Buddha Country. I suspect that the Ruthless Sect has a significant branch within Buddha Country. Such a significant issue. Lu Yang frowned, no wonder Master Duanchen looked worried; this was not a trivial matter. I shall report this matter to Western Paradise Temple, but I hope you, Benefactors, could write a letter. Perhaps inform Great Xia as well. Maybe both can join forces to eradicate the Ruthless Sect''s influence in Buddha Country? Lu Yang thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement, It can be done. Amitabha. Seeing Lu Yang consenting, Master Duanchen felt a weight lifted off his shoulders and left the guest room feeling much relieved. How will you handle it, write a letter to the sect? Meng Jingzhou asked, conscious that mailing a letter to Seek Dao Sect would take at least half a month, and there might be mishaps causing the letter to be lost along the way. No need for that trouble, I have a way. What way? Without answering, Lu Yang lay back on the bed under Meng Jingzhou''s puzzled gaze and became still, as if lifeless. Dai Bufan yawned, lying comfortably inside a water sphere, relishing the thought of sleep. Suddenly, Junior Brother Gu Junye burst in, panic-stricken, Senior Brother, it''s terrible! Elder Brother Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp has extinguished. What? Hearing this, Dai Bufan choked on a mouthful of water, then hastily rushed to the Soul Lamp Chamber to check on Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp. Upon arrival at the Soul Lamp Chamber, rows of Soul Lamps were lit, making the chamber bright, but only Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp had gone out. Suddenly, Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp flickered back on, then went out again and lit up once more, reminiscent of a malfunctioning solar-powered lamp. Dai Bufan''s expression turned increasingly peculiar; he remembered Lu Yang telling him that if a Soul Lamp followed a particular pattern of flickering, it could form words and convey messages. Although he was prepared, seeing Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp flickering on and off still felt eerie. Chapter 991 Chapter 991: Chapter 990: Oblivion Pill Chapter 991: Chapter 990: Oblivion Pill Dai Bufan took out a piece of paper and, according to the information recorded on it, carefully compared the messages conveyed by the flickering of the Soul Lamp, thus deciphering the intelligence that Lu Yang had transmitted with his life, his eyes twitching. Dai Bufan had been coordinating intelligence in the Task Hall for years, analyzing which pieces of information hid the involvement of the Ruthless Sect. Unfortunately, even when he pinpointed the whereabouts of the Ruthless Sect, their cautious actions always led to empty pursuits upon arrival. I only went to Buddha Country a few days ago. How did I manage to catch the tail of the Ruthless Sect? Why did his careful analysis of the intelligence fail to locate the Ruthless Sect? Senior Brother, what is written on this paper? Gu Junye asked curiously. Dai Bufan folded the paper and explained, Your Elder Brother Lu Yang invented this method of transmitting intelligence. Depending on the different durations of brightness of the Soul Lamp, it forms something called ''pinyin'', and when connected, it forms a sentence. The matter of the Ruthless Sect is of great importance and also involves Buddha Country. We must still let Eldest Senior Sister make the decision, Dai Bufan decided to consult Eldest Senior Sister. Junior Brother Gu, you continue to watch in the Soul Lamp Chamber. Let me know if there are any changes. Dai Bufan arranged for Gu Junye to stay in the Soul Lamp Chamber, hoping he would stay put instead of stirring up trouble all day. Several people from the Dynasty had already used connections to inquire about him, eager to know which Great Power Gu Junye really was. Dai Bufan repeatedly explained that Gu Junye was not a Great Power possessing a new body. This only made those people more convinced of their speculation, leading to quite a few marriage proposals. Buddha Country, Kaihuang Temple, guest room. Lu Yang came back to life, feeling a bit muddled, as using the Playing Dead Technique repeatedly had taken a significant toll on his spiritual power. Has the message been sent back to the sect? Meng Jingzhou asked, What is this magic skill? Lu Yang smiled proudly, This was taught by an Immortal, integrating the causality, the doctrine of life and death from ancient times, the great divine skill known as ''Deceiving Heaven''. Is it that powerful? Meng Jingzhou was astounded. Although he had never heard of such a divine ability from ancient times, the name alone indicated its terrifying strength. It''s possible that due to the overwhelming power of this magic skill, it was deemed a forbidden practice and thus lost to time. The two went to the Abbot''s Room to find Master Duanchen. Master, we have already informed the sect of the situation. Ah? Already? Master Duanchen looked down at the letter he had only half-written. He hadn''t even finished the letter, and sending it to the Western Paradise Temple would take over ten days. We have a secret method of communication. Master Duanchen thought to himself, truly fitting for disciples of the Immortal Sect. His own modest background could not compare. What brings you to this humble monk? Just now, master mentioned that Three-eyed Ghost Monk and Hollow Shadow drugged people with an Oblivion Pill. We would both like to see this Oblivion Pill, they said. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, hearing for the first time about the Elixir that stripped people of their emotions, were quite curious. This humble monk has sent people to the stronghold of the two ghosts. There should still be some Oblivion Pills left there. How about you wait until this humble monk finishes this letter, and then accompany you both to the stronghold? We would be troubled, but thank you, Master. Both the Three-eyed Ghost Monk and Hollow Shadow are extremely cautious ghosts. Concerned about the Ruthless Sect''s tasks assigned to them being exposed, they haven''t recruited any followers but have personally completed every task, Master Duanchen shared further intelligence about the two ghosts as they headed to the stronghold. This is the place. Master Duanchen led the two to a river, known as the Canal, which spanned through Kaihuang City, providing water to all its residents. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The canal water was crystal clear, a result of the dedicated maintenance by Kaihuang Temple. After Master Duanchen excavated the river, it soon developed problems with people dumping garbage and other items into it, making the water filthy and diseased to drink. Master Duanchen then had no choice but to assign people to maintain the water. Their base is at the bottom of the canal. The three of them jumped into the river, swam to the bottom, and found a hollow in the riverbed. It turned out that the monks from Kaihuang Temple had cleared away the sediment and silt and dug several meters deeper, exposing the base below. There was a thin, transparent film of water between the canal and the base, preventing the river water from flooding the base. The three of them passed through the water membrane and entered the base. Inside the base, monks were busy tallying captured supplies, registering and storing spirit stones box by box into storage rings. Master Duanchen called over the leading monk and said a few words to him, after which the leading monk brought over several bottles of elixirs. This is the Oblivion Pill, Master Duanchen poured out a few white pills, which looked quite ordinary. Based on the soul search results of the two ghosts, taking one pill can cause a person to lose their emotions for three to five years. That''s the effect on mortals; for cultivators, the higher the cultivation level, the shorter the duration of lost emotions. That miraculous? Lu Yang nodded and analyzed, Previously, when we soul-searched the high-ranking members of the Ruthless Sect, we didn''t find anything like the Oblivion Pill, which seems to indicate that the Oblivion Pill must have been developed only in recent years; otherwise, they wouldn''t be looking everywhere to experiment with it. Having said that, Lu Yang swallowed the Oblivion Pill directly. After swallowing the Oblivion Pill, Lu Yang felt as if everything in the world lost its meaning, yet his mind was clearer than ever before. After a few moments, the effects of the drug passed, and emotions surged back like a tide, returning Lu Yang to normal. No wonder so many people took the pill and then became monks; it really is somewhat interesting. Meng Jingzhou also took a pill, his pupils constricted sharply, and his body shook violently, feeling an unprecedented inner peace and excellent state. A few moments later, the effects of the drug passed. Why was your reaction so strong? Lu Yang wondered. Meng Jingzhou couldn''t suppress the smile on his lips as he looked at the Oblivion Pill like it was a treasure, This is good stuff. Ever since the Sun Power increased when the Sun seal was broken, my Single Body Spiritual Root has been restless, and I''ve had to divert part of my spiritual power to suppress the evil fire. Meng Jingzhou grew more excited as he spoke, Just now, after taking the pill, the evil fire disappeared, and my spiritual power was highly concentrated. My body feels incredibly good! He felt that after taking the Oblivion Pill, his combat power had risen to a new level. Lu Yang thought about it, and realized Meng Jingzhou''s condition was actually understandable, Wilted? Meng Jingzhou was furious, You''re the one who''s wilted wait, it seems like this is the state described in books after a passionate night? Regardless of what you say, this definitely is a good thing. Meng Jingzhou checked his bodily condition and found no side effects. The Ruthless Sect still knows how to do human things, huh. This Oblivion Pill really is a good thing, Lu Yang nodded, not mentioning the special bonus it gave to Old Meng, but recognizing its practical value alone was very high. Since one pill can make mortals forget emotions for three to five years, wouldn''t scraping off some powder enable mortals to forget their emotions for a few hours? In an Oblivion state, spiritual power is highly concentrated, and thinking is more active than usual. If it were used in examinations like the imperial exams, it would prevent anxiety from not being able to solve problems, and both the efficiency and results of problem-solving would greatly improve. It should also be effective for treating ailments like heartbreak. Chapter 992 Chapter 992: Chapter 911: Meng Jingzhou Becoming Increasingly Destined with Buddha Country Chapter 992: Chapter 911: Meng Jingzhou Becoming Increasingly Destined with Buddha Country ` Lu Yang thought more and more that the value of the Oblivion Pill was immeasurable. It was an excellent elixir that could concentrate attention, improve efficiency in handling affairs, and even treat spiritual illnesses; moreover, if a cultivator took it, it could help them enter a meditative trance quickly. By the way, Master, do you know why the Ruthless Sect wanted to develop the Oblivion Pill? It seems to be because the higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect in our Buddha Country accidentally came into contact with Benefactor Lu''s Second Senior Brother. They were so infuriated by Benefactor Lu''s Second Senior Brother that their cultivation was disrupted and they needed the Oblivion Pill to calm their mind state. What a waste of heavenly materials, just for that? Lu Yang shook his head. The higher-ups of the Ruthless Sect were not maintaining their mind state properly. First his master, and now his Second Senior Brother, how could just about anyone disrupt their mind state? Does the Three-eyed Ghost Monk have the formula for the Oblivion Pill? Master Duanchen shook his head, I don''t know. From their memories, it seems that the formula of the Oblivion Pill is a secret of the Ruthless Sect. I''m afraid even the elders of the Ruthless Sect who assigned them their tasks do not know the formula. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang sighed. It was a pity. He had intended to grab the formula for the Oblivion Pill, tap into its potential, and make money for the Ruthless Sect, but they didn''t give him the opportunity. They truly did not show face to this Young Sect Master. Although I do not know the formula, I know what herbs are needed to refine the Oblivion Pill. Lu Yang was quite surprised, Fairy, you have this skill too? Immortal Fairy crossed her arms, reveling in Lu Yang''s surprised expression, her head tilting proudly toward the sky: Of course. To create an unparalleled fist technique, I have done extensive research on the properties of herbs. Lu Yang remembered, the Immortal Fist Technique is derived from Health Preservation Boxing, which includes techniques like Arhat Fruit Fist, Croton Fist, Hundred Grass Withering Fist, etc. If one did not study the properties of herbs, one could indeed not invent it. Let me see, this Oblivion Pill contains licorice, Three Spirit Flower, Bodhi Leaf Immortal Fairy listed over a hundred different herbs in one breath, accurately stating their proportions. I can''t discern the pill concoction technique, said Immortal Fairy, who was not skilled in refining pills and had little research in this area. But refining pills is like cooking in principle. You throw stones, herbs, and whatnot into a pot and then cook them fiercely. I can research the ingredients of the Oblivion Pill and stir-fry them into a dish; the effects should be the same. Oh no, they will definitely be better. Although I don''t know how to make Oblivion Pill, I can make Forgetfulness Meal. After they ate one plate of it, the Yingtian Immortals went to sleep, woke up forgetting whether they had eaten, so I made them another plate. When they had bad memory, they could eat more than a dozen plates. Forgetfulness and memory loss are probably interconnected, and with my skills, I should be able to work it out quickly by analogy. That''s enough, Lu Yang broke into a cold sweat, quickly stopping Immortal Fairy''s idea. That much help was enough; any more would be dangerous. When he captures the higher-up of the Ruthless Sect who was infuriated by his Second Senior Brother, he might as well feed him the Forgetfulness Meal. It wouldn''t be a loss to treat him well with an executioner''s last meal. An Immortal cooking, how many people seek such an incredible opportunity in vain. Although the elixir formula was still unknown, learning about the herbs used in the Oblivion Pill was indeed a good thing. To refine elixirs, the Ruthless Sect will undoubtedly purchase or cultivate these herbs on a large scale. Perhaps this information could help Elder Brother Dai follow this clue and find the traces of the Ruthless Sect. But with over a hundred herbs, how many times would one have to die to pass on the message? Western Paradise Temple. ` The ruler of Buddha''s Country, Master Mingyu of Western Paradise Temple, held his Buddha beads and regarded the visitor with calm eyes, keeping him at arm''s length. Benefactor Jiang Qun, our temple is aware of the matters concerning the Ruthless Sect. We will dispatch monks to every city and temple to search and when we find those from the Ruthless Sect, we will restore peace to Buddha''s Country. Does Benefactor Jiang Qun doubt that Buddha''s Country can handle the matters of the Ruthless Sect properly? Officials who had accompanied Prince Jiang Qun frowned in secret. It seemed that Buddha''s Country considered this an internal affair and was reluctant to involve Great Xia. If your Buddha''s Country could have managed it well, would our Great Xia Cultivators have discovered any trace of the Ruthless Sect? Our Great Xia Cultivators arrived a few days ago and uncovered their whereabouts. How is it that Buddha''s Country didn''t notice it for so many years? Master Mingyu also felt somewhat helpless. The dynasties of the Central Continent had changed three times, yet Buddha''s Country remained unshaken, surely having something to rely on, but this reliance was not to be exposed. Cooperating with Great Xia might risk exposing it. When negotiating between countries, especially involving deep cooperation, rules must be respected. After learning about the Ruthless Sect, Great Xia sent Prince Jiang Qun as a representative to discuss cooperation. Regrettably, they encountered obstruction at the very first step. It was uncertain how the Crown Prince would respond; the officials'' attention was focused on his actions. The Crown Prince smiled faintly, as if he had anticipated Buddha''s Country''s reaction all along. It was reasonable to assume that in order to find traces of the Ruthless Sect, Spiritual Sense had to be used for the search. That would mean combing through Buddha''s Country from top to bottom, a prospect nobody would agree to. The Ruthless Sect matters, naturally, belong to the internal affairs of Buddha''s Country; it would be overstepping for Great Xia to intervene. Our Great Xia has always been one to follow rules, and we certainly would not do anything to overstep. Therefore, we have come up with a good solution. He took out a piece of paper from his Storage Ring and had someone deliver it to Master Mingyu. This is an application letter written by the Senior Meng Junzi. He has long admired Buddha''s Country and has always wanted to join Buddhism but never found a proper chance. He would like to take this opportunity to join Buddha''s Country, and he hopes Master Mingyu will give him a chance. Presumably, with Senior Meng Junzi joining Buddha''s Country to handle the Ruthless Sect affairs, it would no longer be considered an overstepping by Great Xia. What kind of nonsense is this? Has our entire Meng Family joined Buddha''s Country? When Meng Jingzhou heard the news, he was dumbfounded, his grip on his spoon faltering, and with a clatter, it fell into his plate, making the vegetarian meal unappetizing. How could I become a citizen of Buddha''s Country while merely on a trip here? I''m just here for sightseeing! I told you that nickname wasn''t given by mistake; you have a connection with Buddhism, Buddhist Meng. Hearing the news, Lu Yang, who had been sitting on the edge of the bed, started laughing so hard he rolled on the bed. Having laughed for a while and finally tiring, Lu Yang, with good intentions, patted Meng Jingzhou''s shoulder to distract him: Alright, alright, stop thinking about joining Buddhism. Go out for a walk to change your mindset. As the Buddha Bathing Festival drew near, Kaihuang City visibly buzzed with excitement. Commoners and Cultivators from other regions were hurrying towards Kaihuang City, and images of Lu Yang and his companion were even posted at the city gate as part of the promotion. Although, Lu Yang always felt that it seemed less like advertising and more like a wanted poster. Regardless, Lu Yang and his companion''s appearances were widely known; venturing outside required a disguise. Light masks adhered to their faces, they adopted different visages and left Kaihuang Temple. Chapter 993 Chapter 993: Chapter 992: Skull Divine Sect! Chapter 993: Chapter 992: Skull Divine Sect! After Lu Yang and another put on masks, their appearances and auras changed completely, making them inconspicuous in the crowd. Two bowls of porridge, please. Lu Yang was curious about the novelty, as the street chef was cooking something indistinguishable, except that it was a very thick pot bubbling away. Considering that similar shops were everywhere, it must be a special product of Buddha Country. Okay. The chef dished out two scoops of the paste onto rice, which looked utterly unappetizing. Lu Yang tasted it and was caught between laughter and tears; the flavor was beyond words. Previously, they had always eaten vegetarian meals at Kaihuang Temple, or they had eaten at Goodman Cui''s, which was quite delicious. This had led him to believe that the culinary standards of Buddha Country were above par. I was wondering why no one in Great Xia buys this stuff. Who would eat this? Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help but comment after tasting a few bites. If the porridge from Buddha Country was really delicious, its people would have sold it in Great Xia long ago. It hadn''t spread in thirty thousand years, which shows how ordinary the taste of Buddha Country''s porridge is. At the very least, it didn''t suit the tastes of Great Xia people. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two were discouraged on their first outing, eating the porridge slowly. To eat or not to eat? Not eating would waste food, but eating might be even worse than wasting it. Old Meng, do you have some magic skill that blocks taste? If I had, I would have used it already. The two masters? a somewhat familiar voice called out, seeming to address Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The two instinctively looked up and recognized the speaker: Miss Cui? Now that they were disguised, no one could recognize them except for the Cui Family people. They had previously visited Goodman Cui''s house wearing these very masks. It really is the two masters. Cui Queer didn''t expect to encounter Lu Yang and another at such a grimy stall; she had initially thought she was mistaken. After all, few cultivators would want to come to this sort of place. Miss Cui, what brings you here too? Cui Queer pointed to a queue not far away holding bowls: On the fifth, fifteenth, and twenty-fifth, dad always comes here to distribute porridge. Today is the fifth of May. Lu Yang suddenly understood. No wonder he was called Goodman Cui. He had thought it was because he donated a lot of incense money to Kaihuang Temple, not realizing he really did good deeds. By the way, Miss Cui, are you busy later? We''re not familiar with this area, could you please show us around Kaihuang City? Lu Yang awkwardly asked. Originally, they had planned to casually stroll around without bothering the monks of Kaihuang Temple, but their first meal out turned out to be unreliable. They couldn''t afford to continue wandering aimlessly and possibly encountering more oddities. Cui Queer readily agreed: Sure, but I was actually planning to meet a friend to play. Do you mind if my friend joins us? She quite likes lively atmospheres. Lu Yang raised his hand and smiled, That''s perfect, we like lively scenes too. Then I''ll go tend to this first and see you later! Cui Queer noticed that the porridge distribution was getting hectic, and it didn''t seem right to idle there, so she hurried over to help Goodman Cui. After nearly half an hour, Lu Yang and his companion finally finished the challenging meal, and Cui Queer had also finished her tasks. Sorry to keep you waiting, masters. The timing is just right. Let''s go, and introduce us to your friend, they responded. Let''s go. Cui Queer, brimming with enthusiasm, led the way. Lu Yang and the other had assumed her friend would be a young mistress from a wealthy family, but to their surprise, she kept leading them deeper into the slums. Realizing their confusion, Cui Queer turned her head, embarrassed, and explained: She''s a friend I made when I snuck out as a child. Lu Yang revealed a strange expression, Why does this road feel so familiar? Finally, Cui Que''er knocked on a household''s door, Qiaoqiao, I''m here, open the door. Sister Queer, you''ve arrived. The door opened, and it was indeed Tang Qiaoqiao, who had visited the Kaihuang Temple before. Who are these two? Tang Qiaoqiao excitedly opened the door, seeing Lu Yang and another, somewhat surprised. She remembered that Sister Queer had never brought strangers to their home before. Let me introduce them. This is Master Lu, and this is Master Meng, Cui Que''er noticed that Lu Yang and the other were in disguise and probably did not want to attract attention, so she did not introduce their full names. Tang Qiaoqiao, hearing their surnames, showed a surprised expression. Recalling past events at Sister Queer''s home and all the overwhelming publicity, it was not hard to guess their identities, Little Face''s excitement turned her cheeks red. Please come in quickly. Brother, we have guests. Sister Queer is here, just say Sister Queer is here oh, there really are guests. Tang Qiaoqiao secretly nudged Tang Chuanwu twice with her elbow, These two are real masters, one is Master Lu, the other is Master Meng, be polite when you speak. Tang Chuanwu''s pupils contracted, probably guessing the identities of the two Lu Yang. Hello, Lu Yang pretended it was his first meeting with Tang Chuanwu. Hello, my name is Tang Chuanwu. For some reason, Tang Chuanwu felt unexplainably reserved in Lu Yang''s presence, as if his prideful secrets were going to be revealed. It couldn''t be, it couldn''t be, even the figures of legend couldn''t see through his secrets. The ability to rewind time was known only to him, and only he could preserve his memories during the rewind. Are you studying pharmacology? Meng Jingzhou noticed a book open on the table, listing various common herbs. Yes, my brother is an apprentice at a pharmacy, Tang Qiaoqiao proudly introduced her brother. Can you read? Meng Jingzhou was slightly surprised; usually, literacy rates were quite low among children from the slums. Sister Queer taught me. Cui Que''er slapped the back of Tang Chuanwu''s head, How many times have I told you, call me sister. Tang Chuanwu displayed a look of disdain, refusing to call her sister. Lu Yang revealed a knowing smile, it seemed Tang Chuanwu had a crush on Cui Que''er. That made sense, they had known each other since childhood, Cui Que''er was quite beautiful and kind-hearted, having a crush on her was nothing out of the ordinary. Just as Lu Yang was about to tease them with a laugh, he suddenly heard a bang. The wooden door shattered, and several mysterious people clad in black robes burst into Tang Qiaoqiao''s home. The hems of their black robes were painted with a red skull symbol. Tang Chuanwu recognized the skull symbol, his expression dramatically changed, People from the Skull Divine Sect! The leader let out an inhuman laugh, lifted his hood, and revealed a face swollen as if soaked in water. Boy, I am Protector Jiao of the Skull Divine Sect''s Twenty-Eight Constellations. You took something from my sect, did you think hiding it here would keep us from finding it? Protector Jiao licked his lips, surveyed Lu Yang and the others, who were just frail mortals. You tell me, hand it over willingly and we''ll let you keep a full corpse, or should I slaughter you all? Tang Chuanwu inwardly cursed his luck; despite his extreme caution, he had still been found by the Skull Divine Sect. Cultivators truly possessed all kinds of incredible Divine Abilities! Lu Yang''s mind was full of questions. What was the Skull Divine Sect, and why had he never heard of it? Chapter 994 Chapter 994: Chapter 993: The Fall of the Divine Sect Chapter 994: Chapter 993: The Fall of the Divine Sect Tang Chuanwu only regretted that his age prevented him from cultivating; otherwise, he would not have been so passive in the face of cultivators, knowing so little about their methods. His only option was to continue to practice martial arts to strengthen himself. Three months ago, he left the city to gather herbs. Since the journey to the collection site was so far, requiring a full day for a round trip, herbal apprentices usually stayed at the site for two or three days, and Tang Chuanwu was no exception. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He found an oasis to rest, and the first day passed without incident. However, on the second night, a person stumbled into the oasis, seriously wounded and bleeding profusely, clinging to a wooden box until death, eyeing him warily. He did not want to stir up trouble and sensed that something significant had occurred, so without regard for the dangers of night travel, he prepared to leave. But before he could leave, black-robed individuals bearing the mark of the Skull Divine Sect surrounded the oasis. Worried that Tang Chuanwu might leak their secrets, they used magic, causing his bones to grow rapidly within his body, piercing his flesh and heart, and killing him. In his second reincarnation, Tang Chuanwu waited until the man died, opened the wooden box, and found an unknown elixir and a small fragment. He planned to take the elixir and flee, but it was a step too lateCthe black-robed individuals surrounded the oasis again, killing him. In the third reincarnation, Tang Chuanwu immediately swallowed the elixir upon finding it. Agonizing pain sent him into unconsciousness, and while he was out, the black-robed individuals killed him. In the fourth reincarnation, Tang Chuanwu disregarded the wooden box, planning to escape back to Kaihuang City at dawn. Unfortunately, the black-robed people had already set up an extensive encirclement nearby, preventing anyone from leaving the region. His escape failed, and he died. In the fifth reincarnation, he broke out of the encirclement only to die in a sudden sandstorm. The sixth, the seventh Tang Chuanwu kept reincarnating until he finally understood the whole story. These black-robed individuals were members of the Skull Divine Sect, all cultivators, their influence spread across the nearby eight cities, terribly fearsome. Among them, one member coveted the treasures of the Divine Sect, stealing a Marrow Cleansing Pill and a fragment of mysterious origin, exceptionally sharp. In the last reincarnation, he ambushed the one who had stolen the treasures. The man was already gravely wounded, and combined with the Long Arm Boxing technique he had pilfered from the Kaihuang Temple, along with the familiarity of combat routines from previous reincarnations, he killed the man and seized the wooden box, swallowed the Marrow Cleansing Pill, and after regaining consciousness, broke through the encirclement. The Skull Divine Sect''s men wanted to pursue him but were thrown into disarray by the sandstorm. His body became stronger after the Marrow Cleansing Pill, and having prepared for the sandstorm, he finally escaped with his life. Unexpectedly, three months later, he was still found by members of the Skull Divine Sect. This is troublesome. He heard that the Constellation Protectors of the Twenty-Eight Constellations were all major figures at the Consummation of Qi Refinement. A direct confrontation was definitely not an option. He wondered how many times he would have to die before he could deal with Protector Jiao. Tang Chuanwu''s mind raced with plans for the next reincarnation. The Buddha Bathing Festival would begin in ten days. Many cultivators from other regions were already entering Kaihuang City. Perhaps he could use these foreign cultivators to engage Protector Jiao. However, only cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage could fight Protector Jiao, and such cultivators were not easy to find. Moreover, he heard that the Master of the Skull Divine Sect was a Nascent Soul Elder, whose every move could cause extraordinary phenomena, and who was incredibly powerful, mastering over a hundred magic skills. Even if he got past this obstacle, how would he deal with the Divine Sect Master later on? Wait, it seems that this time, reincarnation isn''t necessary. Tang Chuanwu turned his head to look at Master Lu, who was deep in thought, and Master Meng, who wore a puzzled expression. Cui Que''er and Tang Qiaoqiao looked at Protector Jiao with strange eyesCconfusion, curiosity, amusement but no fear. The sleeves of the black-robed person continually extended bones, rapidly spreading across the entire room. Sharp bone spurs were aimed at Lu Yang and the others; with just one command, the spurs would proliferate again, stabbing them into a hive! What''s the matter, not handing over the treasures yet? It seems you won''t shed tears until you see the coffin, Protector Jiao sneered continuously. After he killed, he would just leave, and even Kaihuang Temple would not trace his whereabouts. Protector Jiao gave a signal and ordered his Left and Right Protectors, Do it! Do what? Can''t you see I''m in the middle of thinking? Meng Jingzhou said impatiently as he stepped forward, ignoring the thorny bone spurs, letting them pierce his body. Protector Jiao''s pupils shrank. The supposedly indestructible bone spurs broke upon contact, like foxtails, causing no harm whatsoever. This is impossible, who are you! Protector Jiao shouted, sensing something was very wrong. This time he had hit an iron wall! Meng Jingzhou couldn''t be bothered to talk. He released his imposing aura; with his natural commanding presence, Protector Jiao, and the others felt as if they were carrying the weight of mountains on their backs. They collapsed to the ground with a clang, bleeding from all seven orifices! You wouldn''t dare kill me. Mess with the Skull Divine Sect, and even if you run to the ends of the earth, we will kill you! Don''t even think that everyone else is like me; I''m just the weakest of the twenty-eight Protectors! Above the Twenty-Eight Constellations Protector, there are the Seven Luminaries Protector, Four Symbols Protector, Left and Right Protectors, the Holy Daughter and Son, and the mysterious and unfathomable leader of the Lu Yang looked up, his eyes widening in realization, I was wondering why your clothes looked so familiar. I''ve seen them before. He pulled out a black robe from his identity jade pendant, the robe''s skull emblem woven with gold and silver thread, a testament to its exquisite craftsmanship. Protector Jiao, upon seeing the black robe in Lu Yang''s hands, reacted as if he had seen a ghost, a boundless fear spreading in his heart, his voice uncontrollable, This, this is the Master''s clothing! During his time as a Protector, he had the fortune of seeing Lady Whitebone seated amidst a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, with countless blood and bone servants. Lu Yang recalled the journey to Kaihuang City, On the way to Kaihuang City, I happened to encounter a Bone Spirit who claimed to be Lady Whitebone, wanting to take Old Meng as a manservant. Old Meng casually disposed of her, so it turns out she was your Master. If it wasn''t for the black-robed individual''s illustrious appearance, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would have had little impression of Lady Whitebone, just another underling. How is this possible, the Master is an old Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator who broke core to reach Nascent fifty years ago! Protector Jiao still couldn''t believe it, that was an all-powerful Nascent Soul cultivator! Lu Yang thought about it, that Lady Whitebone was indeed formidable; fifty years ago, he definitely would not have been able to defeat her. It''s unexpected that this Bone Spirit had subordinates, but since you''ve come, let''s wrap this up in one go. Lu Yang turned to ask Tang Chuanwu and the others, You don''t have plans this afternoon, do you? Would you like to join us in taking care of this Divine Sect? We''ll try to be quick so we can make it back in time for dinner. Tang Chuanwu nodded stiffly, his brain struggling to keep up. Tang Qiaoqiao and Cui Que''er, however, were quite excited; this was far more interesting than just running around in Kaihuang City. Following the results of Protector Jiao''s Soul Search, Lu Yang and his companion headed straight for the lair of the Skull Divine Sect, and without any nonsense, they began a massacre. Who dares to intrude upon the Divine Sect Constellation Protector, save me Seven Luminaries Protector, save me Four Symbols Protector, save me Left and Right Protectors, save me Tang Qiaoqiao, as the clone I''ve cultivated If you dare to kill me, I will detonate the blood within Tang Qiaoqiao''s body Holy Daughter, save me Saint Heir, save me Phew, finally dealt with that. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou fought their way through the Skull Divine Sect, eliminating six strongholds with incredible speed. Faster than expected. We killed them too quickly earlier. Speaking of which, doesn''t Tang Qiaoqiao look a bit like the Left Protector? Didn''t the Left Protector say something before he died? Meng Jingzhou shrugged his shoulders, Probably something about a clone cultivated for Possession or the like. Not important, anyway; with the Left Protector gone, it''s better that the girl doesn''t know too much, or it might lead to psychological issues. That makes sense. Tang Chuanwu was completely stunned throughout the ordeal, still unable to comprehend what had happened. From the moment Protector Jiao broke into their home, Tang Chuanwu had braced himself to die dozens of times, to be caught in a cycle of Reincarnation, to survive in a constant state of peril, to match wits and courage against the Skull Divine Sect, perhaps even to uncover the mystery of his sister''s origins. And yet, in just one afternoon, it was all resolved? Chapter 995 Chapter 995: Chapter 994: Who Says Immortals Don''t Take Action Because of Their Status? Chapter 995: Chapter 994: Who Says Immortals Don''t Take Action Because of Their Status? This Skull Divine Sect has such a grand name, yet I haven''t seen anything of value, Lu Yang and another person brought Tang Chuanwu and his three people to scavenge the treasures of the Skull Divine Sect, but they didn''t find as much as the legacy left by the Three-eyed Ghost Monk and the Hollow Shadow. While looting, Meng Jingzhou grumbled discontentedly, Why would you call yourselves the Skull Divine Sect, making me think you''re on the same level as the Ruthless Sect and the Eternity Sect, about to catch a big fish, yet this is all there is? Lu Yang and the other were worldly, having seen much already, and there were few things that could catch their eye, but it was different for Tang Chuanwu and his three companions. Any single item from the Skull Divine Sect was viewed by them as a treasure of considerable value. For instance, the Marrow Cleansing Pill that Tang Chuanwu had taken before: Lu Yang had scrounged up several bottles, all of which were worthless trinkets. A single drop of blood from him or Old Meng was more effective than the Marrow Cleansing Pill. By the Divinity Transformation Stage, after many purifications of impurities, their bodies had become as natural as those born from the earth, free of any impurity, and their blood, flesh, and bones contained an exceedingly terrifying amount of spiritual essence, precious treasures to any Qi Refinement or Foundation Establishment cultivator. Not to mention Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou; their physiques had even reached the Body Integration Realm level, even more terrifying. Right, that Protector Jiao mentioned you took something of theirs, what did you take? Tang Chuanwu was conflicted, uncertain whether to tell Lu Yang and the other person the truth. The Marrow Cleansing Pill wasn''t a big deal, but that artifact shard was no ordinary item. Although its origins were unknown, it was incredibly sharp, definitely not ordinary. Although Lu Yang and his companion had far-reaching reputations, what if they were tempted by wealth? He gritted his teeth and decided to try, thinking that even if they were tempted by wealth, he could start over. Once, when I was out gathering medicinal herbs, I happened upon people from the Skull Divine Sect and got a wooden box from a dying man. There was Marrow Cleansing Pill and an artifact shard inside the box. An artifact shard? I''ve hidden it somewhere else, not on me, admitted Tang Chuanwu. He was worried that the people from the Skull Divine Sect would search him and find the shard on him directly. If the shard was kept elsewhere, he could buy some time. May I take a look? Lu Yang was primarily concerned that the shard might be some dangerous item that could pose a risk to Tang Chuanwu. After dealing with the Skull Divine Sect, the group followed Tang Chuanwu to a large banyan tree within Kaihuang City. Tang Chuanwu briskly retrieved the artifact shard from a bird''s nest in the tree. The shard had complex patterns on its inner side, indicative of some unknown Array Method. Lu Yang scanned the artifact shard with his Spiritual Sense and consulted with the fairy, soon coming to a conclusion: It looks like a part of a cauldron, the main material being Sky Star Copper. The complete cauldron must be a magic artifact of a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang in surprise. You, kid, are not supposed to know Refining, yet you could discern so much? A small force like the Skull Divine Sect, with a leader only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, could not possibly possess anything belonging to a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, not even a shard. It''s likely an artifact obtained by a stroke of luck; even the Skull Divine Sect themselves didn''t know the origins of this object. Lu Yang handed the shard back to Tang Chuanwu: Keep it, this shard has some history. It''s a nice find. If you can locate the other pieces, they should automatically assemble into the complete cauldron. A Tribulation-Passing Level magic artifact, nothing worth making a fuss over, as long as it was not dangerous. Tang Chuanwu carefully stored it away. This was a fragment of a powerful magic artifact from a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, incredibly valuable. If he was lucky enough to find the other fragments in the future, he might even obtain the complete cauldron. Then, please, Miss Cui, lead us to a place to dine. Lu Yang and his companion were in such a hurry to deal with the Skull Divine Sect just to make it in time for a meal. As night fell, Kaihuang City remained bustling. Cui Que''er led everyone to a lavish tavern adorned with colorful lights. Here we are. Then Lu Yang and the others enjoyed a high-end congee. Lu Yang really wanted to say, Can''t you guys from Buddha Country come up with a different way? This stuff looks completely unappetizing. I even promised to bring Sister Mengmeng some specialties from Buddha Country; I can''t just bring back a bucket of slop, can I? Although the upscale slop wasn''t much to look at, it actually tasted quite good and wasn''t as hard to swallow as what he had eaten at noon. After the meal, Cui Que''er, as promised, took Lu Yang and company on a tour of Kaihuang City, with the Tang siblings laughing and chatting by their side. Alright, it''s about time we headed back, said Lu Yang. Kaihuang City was very big, and one evening was certainly not enough to see it all. He and Old Meng had plenty of energy to keep walking, but Cui Que''er and her companions did not. Their energy was limited. Fearing any accidents on the way back, Lu Yang escorted each of them home one by one. We''ll be staying at Kaihuang Temple for a while longer, so if anything comes up, feel free to come find me. Before parting ways, Lu Yang thought for a moment, then flicked his index finger, sending out three drops of blood into the hands of the three of them. I can''t let you introduce us around Kaihuang City for nothing. These three drops of blood can serve as payment. They''re more useful than Marrow Cleansing Pills. Remember to dilute them with water, otherwise your bodies won''t be able to take it, he said. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Meng''s blood wasn''t something to give away lightly due to its strong side effects, but Lu Yang''s blood didn''t have that concern. See you later. Western Paradise Temple. Meng Junzi triumphantly held the recently captured remnants of the Ruthless Sect, showing off in front of Abbot Master Mingyu. What did I tell you? With the Meng Family joining Buddha Country, we were bound to find people from the Ruthless Sect, he boasted. Master Mingyu twitched at the corner of his eyes, admittedly having to concede that, ever since the Meng Family had joined Buddha Country and worked with the monks from Western Paradise Temple to hunt for the Ruthless Sect, the results had indeed been considerable. Was this the umpteenth Ruthless Sect Elder they had captured? Well done, I did not expect Benefactor Meng to take action personally, said Master Mingyu. He had assumed that, being an Immortal of legend, Meng Junzi would maintain his dignity and not get involved, leaving the task to the younger members of the Meng Family. Yet here he was, acting personally. Meng Junzi threw the remnant of the Ruthless Sect aside carelessly and sat down boldly: Little Ming, that''s what you don''t understand. I didn''t act before because I had to deceive Guan Shanhai. Now that we''ve captured Guan Shanhai, isn''t it time for me to make an appearance in the world? Master Mingyu joined his hands, saying nothing further. The monks had already reported to him the details of Meng Junzi''s capture. It was indeed quite a spectacle. When Meng Junzi captured the Ruthless Sect Elder, he displayed all manner of miracles between Heaven and Earth, as if the whole world had become his domain. People throughout the city knelt in worship, shouting praises of the Worldly Venerable''s divine presence. At that moment, the Ruthless Sect Elder''s mind went blank. No matter how evil he was, he did not expect an Immortal to come after him personally. Normally, those sent to capture him would have cultivation levels similar to his. But instead, it jumped straight past the Pass Tribulation Cultivator and Semi-Immortal stages. There was no need for such a force to capture a sect master! As Meng Junzi recalled the reaction of the people throughout the city, a smile crept up his lips uncontrollably. After enduring for a hundred thousand years, he was finally able to act openly and righteously. All that talk about Immortals maintaining their dignity and rarely acting was nonsense. Hadn''t he painstakingly cultivated all these years just for this moment? All thanks to the opportunity given by Junior Brother Yun Zhi, he said. Chapter 996 Chapter 996: Chapter 995: Cooking Maid Chapter 996: Chapter 995: Cooking Maid ` If one were to speak of the most dazzling figure in Buddha Country nowadays, it would be none other than Meng Junzi, who yearned for Buddhist teachings and harbored good intentions, having just joined Buddha Country. Meng Junzi, in order to capture the followers of the Ruthless Sect, showcased his divine might in Buddha Country, commanding an aura of authority. Even in Buddha Country, where communication was not convenient, the news still spread throughout the land at an incredibly fast pace. By comparison, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s participation in the Buddha Bathing Festival in Kaihuang City was simply a piece of news circulating among a few cities, hardly noticeable. The more Meng Junzi thought about it, the more he saw Daoist Yun Zhi as a junior brother with great potential, who had provided him with such a good opportunity just by coming to Buddha Country. If it weren''t for Daoist Yun Zhi keeping such a close watch, I would''ve done whatever it took to pull him into our Meng Family. Forget it, I don''t want to think about these things anymore. Meng Junzi shook his head, casting away the unhappy troubles and determined to fully enjoy life in Buddha Country. Then Little Ming, carry on with your work, I''ll continue with my captures. Meng Junzi really enjoyed the feeling of being worshipped, it was quite intoxicating. The last time he had this sort of treatment was ten thousand years ago when he was waging wars across the land. Master Mingyu saw it clearly, Meng Junzi was truly devoted to capturing followers of the Ruthless Sect and showing off his sanctity in front of others as a side benefit. That was good, it kept him from always staying in our Western Paradise Temple, lest he discover the real backing of the temple and cause unnecessary chaos. Celestial King City, one of the twelve top-tier cities in Buddha Country, and its Abbot of Celestial King Temple possessed Mid-stage Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivation level, with profound Buddhist teachings and extraordinary strength. Dark clouds loomed over the city, and heavy rain poured down. Meng Junzi arrived in Celestial King City, walking in the rain without getting wet, and reminiscing about the memories gained from a Soul Search. Ever since Daoist Buyu had a breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and captured one of the vice sect hierarchs of the Ruthless Sect, Great Xia had been actively hunting down Ruthless Sect members, to the point where the sect''s lower and middle ranks were completely annihilated, leaving only the upper echelons struggling to survive. Fearing being wiped out by Great Xia in one fell swoop, the high ranks of the Ruthless Sect also adopted a one-way communication method, with orders passed down from the Master to the vice sect hierarchs and from the vice sect hierarchs to the Elders. However, there were occasional private exchanges between Elders for various reasons. From the memories of a captured Elder of the Ruthless Sect, Meng Junzi learned that there was an Elder of the Ruthless Sect hiding in Celestial King City. I''ll choose here. Meng Junzi turned into an alleyway, where at the end there was a shabby little shop with no name. Based on Meng Junzi''s experience in searching for gourmet food, the more remote and dilapidated the place, such as this little shop, the more likely it was to find astonishingly divine delicacies. Meng Junzi informed several elders of the Meng Family via mental communication, You guys lead them to me later; don''t worry about what happens next. Understood! several elders from the Meng Family responded in unison via mental communication. Meng Junzi walked into the shop with a smile. Unlike the dirty exterior, the interior of the shop was clean and tidy, creating a comfortable atmosphere. He looked around the shop and did not see a menu, which convinced him even more that the shopkeeper must be an expert. Shopkeeper, what are the specialties here? Meng Junzi shouted toward the kitchen. Upon hearing a customer, the cooking maid in a grey skirt lifted the curtain and walked out of the kitchen with a ladle in hand. Meng Junzi was taken aback when he saw the cooking maid. The cooking maid had delicate features, as if meticulously sculpted by an expert, her beauty was breathtaking. Meng Junzi was secretly astonished to find such a beauty in a modest place, even the woman known as the number one beauty of the world ten thousand years ago, Zhui Yue, paled in comparison to this cooking maid. Only Daoist Yun Zhi could match her beauty. And like Daoist Yun Zhi, she had an indifferent demeanor, radiating a ''do not disturb'' aura. Meng Junzi chuckled to himself; it was also rather pleasing to demonstrate his sanctity in front of such a beautiful cooking maid. Shopkeeper, do you have a menu here? No, I cook whatever comes to mind. Do you want to eat? asked the cooking maid, without a trace of warmth towards the rare customer, her tone cold and distant. Then give me a serving, Meng Junzi replied, unfazed by the cooking maid''s attitude. ` Alright. The cooking maid didn''t say much, turning around to enter the kitchen, soon followed by the clanging sounds of chopping vegetables. Before long, a fragrant aroma wafted from the kitchen, as the cooking maid brought out a plate of gruel and a bowl of rice. The fragrance originated from this gruel. Meng Junzi straightened his back slightly to show his respect for the delicious food, having tasted many gruels, none smelled as appetizing as this one. Meng Junzi took a spoonful of gruel, grimaced, and spat it out. Why is it so salty? How much salt did you put in!? Meng Junzi had lived for a hundred thousand years, and had never tasted something so dreadful! The cooking maid snorted coldly, No taste. I Meng Junzi felt it beneath him to stoop to the level of mortals, so he straightened his clothes, posed confidently, and quietly waited for his prey to walk into his trap. The heavy rain continued, and the Ruthless Sect Elder Bai Hun frantically sprinted through the rain cursing his luck. It was unfortunate that several Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators had besieged him, but luckily he had a few life-saving tricks up his sleeve and managed to escape with severe energy damage. He held his ribcage, his blood wouldn''t stop flowing, and he didn''t even have time to heal. Bai Hun knew that those Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators were still in Celestial King City, searching for him with their Spiritual Sense. He had no choice but to disguise himself as a mortal and hide wherever he could. Sometime later, he hid in an alley with a shabby restaurant at the end of it. Bai Hun, with no way out, burst into the small establishment, hoping those Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators wouldn''t find him. He burst through the curtain of rain into the restaurant, only to find a single customer and a cooking maid inside, both mortals. Safe for now. Bai Hun relaxed a bit, temporarily not sensing the Spiritual Sense of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators. Is it really safe? A voice next to his ear exploded like a bolt from the blue, making him shudder. Who''s there! He sprang up, quickly fixing his gaze on the customer. The customer was dressed impeccably, casually blowing on the gruel in his spoon, gazing at Bai Hun with an enigmatic smile. The Ruthless Sect''s Elder Bai Hun, is it? The customer still appeared indifferent, yet it sent a shiver down Bai Hun''s spine, feeling as if targeted by some primordial fierce beast. Who are you! Bai Hun, on high alert, broke out in cold sweat on his forehead. As a Ruthless Sect Elder, he was a heartless man, but at this moment, he felt the grip of fear! The customer put down his spoon and wiped his mouth, Perhaps you''ve heard my name, I am called Meng Junzi. The Immortal Meng Junzi! Bai Hun staggered backward, looking as if he had seen a ghost. You, you, you Was it finally Meng Junzi''s turn to capture him? Take your problems outside, don''t make trouble in my place, the cooking maid ordered coldly. Meng Junzi turned to her with a smile, Miss, fear not, with me here, it''s absolutely safe. Bringing it over my head, can''t you understand? I''m telling you to get out, the cooking maid demanded. As her words fell, she suddenly sent a kick flying, directly ejecting Meng Junzi out into the rain! Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Junzi was flung into the rain, tumbling several times in the air before stabilizing himself, looking incredulously at the stunning beauty of the cooking maid as she stepped out of the restaurant. Chapter 997 Chapter 997: Chapter 996: Above Heaven and Earth, I Alone Am Supreme Chapter 997: Chapter 996: Above Heaven and Earth, I Alone Am Supreme ` Through the curtain of rain, Meng Junzi looked at the cooking maid who had just left the small shop with uncertainty. Like him, she stood in the rain, yet not a single drop touched her. ` ` Even if he was caught off guard just now and the cooking maid''s sneak attack had been successful, it was not something an ordinary cultivator could achieve. ` ` Immortal! ` ` The cooking maid turned out to be an Immortal! ` ` Elder! ` ` Several cultivators from the Meng Family who were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage sensed that something was amiss and wanted to rush over to help. ` ` Don''t come over! Meng Junzi sternly stopped them, knowing that at this time, those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would be of no help whatsoever. ` ` You ` ` Just as Meng Junzi was about to probe the cooking maid''s identity, she vanished on the spot and abruptly appeared right in front of him, her speed unbelievably fast. ` ` The cooking maid punched Meng Junzi in the stomach, causing him to bend like a shrimp and fly straight into the sky, up above the dark clouds. ` ` Meng Junzi''s mind raced, trying to match the cooking maid''s identity with known immortals. Among the Four Ancient Immortals, there was no female, neither the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord nor The Controller were females, she was neither Emperor Wu Yao of Yu nor Guan Shanhai. Who exactly was she, and why did she not match any known immortals? ` ` Wait, there was one immortal whose identity remained unknown. ` ` Meng Junzi suddenly remembered the battle at the East Sea, where Yun Zhi fought with an immortal shrouded in grey mist. ` ` Afterwards, he and Jiang Pingan had inquired about the details of that battle, asking about the identity of the misty immortal. Yun Zhi had said that this immortal''s identity could not be revealed. ` ` Grey mist Grey skirt, could she be the misty immortal from the battle at the East Sea? ` ` Who are you! Meng Junzi shouted, alarmed. The opponent''s speed and strength were beyond his own, just as he had been against Yun Zhi. Which immortal was she, exactly? ` ` Ashy Bean''s eyes were as still as an ancient well, calm enough to be terrifying. ` ` Founder of the Qi Cultivation System, the first Immortal from ancient times, Ashy Bean casually made up an identity. ` ` What? Meng Junzi was stunned. The founder of the Qi Cultivation SystemChow ancient an existence was she, exactly? ` ` Before Meng Junzi could say another word, he saw a terrifying black vortex appear in Ashy Bean''s palm. The spiritual energy above in the high skies and the dark clouds beneath were devoured by the black vortex, even space itself started to destabilize, as if it was being torn apart by the black maw! ` ` Go. ` ` Ashy Bean threw the black vortex, which moved slowly across space. Meng Junzi wanted to dodge it, but suddenly found that with the appearance of the black vortex, time had become exceedingly slow. ` ` Lion and Tiger Seals! Meng Junzi lifted his hands and two imprints shot out. From the right and left emerged ferocious lions and tigersCthe lion black, the tiger white. They were majestic and roared through heaven and earth, their voices alone could shatter space. ` ` The black and white lions and tigers, shattering space, revolved around the black vortex. Representing the power of Yin and Yang, they strove to tear apart the black vortex. ` ` However, the black vortex was far more terrifying than Meng Junzi had imagined. As the black and white lions and tigers drew close to the vortex, they were like wild beasts flung into the maw of a seawater whirlpool, with no chance of survival, only to be coldly devoured by the vast sea. ` ` Borrowing, the outline of the Dao Fruit for speed. ` ` Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the Lion and Tiger Seals being absorbed by the black vortex, Meng Junzi borrowed the outline of the Dao Fruit for speed to increase his own, escaping far from the black maw. ` ` A Dao Fruit of absorption? ` ` The ease with which the Lion and Tiger Seals were neutralized implied that the black vortex was one of the manifestations of Ashy Bean''s Dao Fruit abilities. ` ` Do you really think you''re invincible? ` ` Meng Junzi also became irateChe was an Immortal who had fought his way out of the blood seas of the late Great Yu era, having even defeated the Great Yu National Preceptor, Guan Shanhai. In terms of combat power, he feared no one. ` ` Thousand Hammer Glazed Body! ` ` Meng Junzi''s body was covered in a lustrous sheen, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight. This was his personal Body Refining Technique, forged through thousands of poundings and having withstood tens of thousands of Thunder Tribulations, not even Jiang Pingan would dare to fight him bare-handed in this state. ` ` Unmoved by the irate Meng Junzi, Ashy Bean pointed one hand to the heavens and one to the earth, uttering the sacred words, Above and below the heavens, I alone am honored. ` ` Immortal Killing Fist! ` Ashy Bean looked down upon all beings, staring at the mortal world with a hegemon''s poise, a sense of invincibility about her, as if despite the unparalleled geniuses enduring countless hardships to ascend to immortality, none compared to her! Her punch was peerless, the earth and sky changed colors at its release, the immense and limitless power of the Annihilation Dao Fruit poured entirely into her fist. She believed she was invincible; to fight using any Immortal Artifact would be a blasphemy to her own strength. BoomC Above the clouds, countless roaring sounds erupted as if over a thousand True Dragons were bellowing, deafening to the ears. PfftC The glazed body shattered, and Meng Junzi''s chest caved in directly; he hadn''t anticipated that Ashy Bean''s fist would be so formidable, his prized Thousand Hammer Glazed Body entirely incapable of withstanding it! Borrowing Injury! Meng Junzi used the Borrowing Dao Fruit, forcibly transferring his injuries to Ashy Bean. Ashy Bean''s chest felt as though she had hammered it herself, equally severely wounded. This move had been used during the Imperial City battle against Guan Shanhai, who kept repairing his injuries and fell into a passive state. However, Ashy Bean did not intend to heal her wounds, continuing to fight with her injured body, her combat power undiminished. Meng Junzi was shocked beyond measure, could it be that his opponent had seen through the flaws of this move? With the Borrowing Dao Fruit, a loan had to be repaid; after a period of time, the injuries would automatically return, and with interest at that, making the returned injuries even heavier. Guan Shanhai had not realized this, blindly healing his injuries to avoid the situation of them returning. How had his opponent managed to figure this out? Ashy Bean had not figured it out; she merely felt that she should not heal, a judgment born from her combat instincts. The two ascended from the clouds to space, where the illusory shadows of stars trembled in the aftermath of the dueling immortals. Drawing strength from the past and future! Two figures crossed the long river of Suiyue, arriving from the past and the future to fight alongside Meng Junzi. Together, these two figures were equivalent to another Meng Junzi, doubling his combat power. Yet in front of Ashy Bean, even if the Four Ancient Immortals themselves arrived, she would not fear them, let alone whether it was one Meng Junzi or two; there wasn''t much difference. Destroy the concept of ''time''. In an instant, the entire world plunged into chaos, losing the concept of time. The figures of Meng Junzi from the past and future crumbled away, and then the concept of time was restored. Meng Junzi felt as if he was facing Yun Zhi herself, utterly without the ability to fight back, as Ashy Bean''s consecutive punches left him battered and bruised. Dissolve! Meng Junzi dared not linger in battle any longer, using an Escape Skill, leaving behind a self-detonating clone, while his true form fled precipitously. BoomC The entire area exploded into a vacuum, even the shadows of the stars disappearing. Ashy Bean brushed away the self-detonation dust, looking toward Meng Junzi''s vanishing figure, she sensed for a moment and discovered that no causality had formed between them. It seems he believes in my identity as the founder of the Qi Cultivation System. Well, that''s good; I can spare his life. She no longer concerned herself with Meng Junzi, returning to the small shop. By now, Elder Bai Hun of the Ruthless Sect had long fled the shop, what did it matter being chased by someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage outside when there were two Immortals here! Ashy Bean shouted to the back kitchen, Little Lotus, let''s go. Chapter 998 Chapter 998: Chapter 997: You Are Not Her, You Can Never Become Her Chapter 998: Chapter 997: You Are Not Her, You Can Never Become Her Ashy Bean called out, but receiving no response from the kitchen, she walked straight in. During the previous meal at the diner, if Meng Junzi had extended his Immortal Sense, he would''ve found that Ashy Bean was not alone in the kitchen; there were two people. The porridge that Meng Junzi ate was made by the other person. A woman dressed in a sky-blue dress was wiping the stove in the kitchen, methodically cleaning various cooking utensils and placing them into the Storage Ring. She turned her head to look at Ashy Bean, who was peering in through the lifted door curtain, sighed deeply, but did not stop her hands from working. Why bother fighting with him? If you don''t make a move, who would know you''re an Immortal? Ashy Bean went over to help Qinghe pack things up, Seeing him reminded me of the Yingtian Immortal, just felt annoyed. If I am pursuing Transcendence, why should I suppress myself? Qinghe shook a small bottle used for holding salt, which was empty, That''s why we need to move now. Whether Ashy Bean left Meng Junzi alive or not, the small diner had been exposed. Ashy Bean wasn''t afraid of anyone other than Yun Zhi, but she still found it troublesome. Rather than waiting for trouble to come knocking, it''s better to move somewhere else and continue the business. After all, the Cultivation World is so vast; anywhere will do. As they spoke, the two had already packed everything into the Storage Ring. Actually, if Qinghe desired, she could''ve swept everything into the Storage Ring with a single gesture, but she chose to pack item by item because she felt there was a sense of ritual to it. If the real adult were here, she would probably do the same. The two strolled in the rain without any presence, as if invisible. Even if passersby rushed past or if the heavily guarded city gate sentinels were present, none noticed them. We''ve stayed in Celestial King City for so long, it''s quite good to change places, Ashy Bean initiated the conversation. Little Lotus, do you want to continue staying in Buddha Country or switch to another place? Qinghe didn''t follow the conversation and turned her head to ask, Why do you keep me around? If you''re pursuing Transcendence, wouldn''t killing me take you a step further? There''s no need to save me for last. Ashy Bean''s brows slightly furrowed, showing an imperceptible wrinkle. Reluctant to discuss the topic, she still said, After I revived, it was you who were always with me. Since you can''t escape anyway, why should I be in a hurry to kill you? She paused, then added as if compelled by some unknown force, If after killing everyone, I am infinitely close to Transcendence and still unable to defeat the murderer, it won''t be too late to kill you then. Qinghe fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said. Watch your words. You aren''t ''revived'', you are not her, and you will never become her. What did you say! Ashy Bean flew into a rage, grabbing Qinghe by the neck. Fury blazed in her eyes, her fingers applying slight pressure, as if she could snap Qinghe''s neck at any moment. Don''t think I will definitely save you for last! Ashy Bean tore through the Spiritual Qi Shield protecting Qinghe. The rain poured down heavily, instantly soaking Qinghe. Through the gaps in her wet hair, Qinghe looked at Ashy Bean with a derisive gaze, completely fearless, You don''t even know your own name. Ashy Bean looked into Qinghe''s resigned eyes, released her grip, and let Qinghe go with a cold snort. I will have my own name. Meng Junzi was limping, supported into the Western Paradise Temple by the Meng Family''s Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancestor. OuchC He had just sat on the bed when he touched a wound inadvertently and the pain made him stand up straight away. How did he end up like this when he was just in Buddha Country to enjoy blessings? Master Mingyu was greatly startled to see Meng Junzi in such a state. When had such an eminent figure come to Buddha Country, capable of beating Meng Junzi to such an extent? Ancestor, the investigation results of the small diner have come out, the Meng Family''s Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancestor said with utmost respect. Although they had captured Bai Hun, Bai Hun was not the focus now; the focus was the cooking maid who claimed to be the first Immortal of Ancient Times. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tell me, what have you found out? From the testimonies of neighbors and those living nearby, that small restaurant at the end of the alley has been there for ten years. Hardly anyone goes there to eat, and it seems that anyone who has eaten there loses their memory. They forget what the restaurant owner looks like and what they themselves had eaten. Memory loss? Meng Junzi raised his eyebrow, his interest piqued. How could someone just lose their memory all of a sudden? Was it a deliberate result of the cooking maid''s actions? For what reason? Forget it, you continue the investigation of the Ruthless Sect here, I''ll go back for now. Meng Junzi felt it necessary to consult with Old Jiang and Daoist Yun Zhi about the day''s events. The Seek Dao Sect. Daoist Yun Zhi, that''s what happened. The founder of the Qi Cultivation System must be an ancient being beyond belief. Yun Zhi looked at Meng Junzi with a strange gaze. The Grey Immortal spared your life. Take on causality with a non-existent identity, so Meng Junzi won''t generate causality with the Grey Immortal? Perhaps it''s better not to tell Meng Junzi the true identity of the Grey Immortal, lest she sets her sights on him. With a slightly emotional tone, Yun Zhi said, I never expected that the immortal who fought with me in the East Sea was the founder of the Qi Cultivation System. No wonder she was tough to deal with. Meng Junzi: When you say tough to deal with, do you mean how you made her flee in a sorry state? Right, did you say that everyone who went to her restaurant to eat lost their memory? Yun Zhi remembered another important point that Meng Junzi had mentioned. Yes, Daoist Yun Zhi, do you know what''s going on with that? Yun Zhi leaned back in the Emperor''s Chair, rhythmically rocking the armrest while the bells tied to her wrist jingled. As the sound of the bells faded, Yun Zhi opened her eyes, having conceived some ideas. In my opinion, there are two possibilities. The first is that she used the power of the Dao Fruit while cooking. As a result, anyone who ate the food would lose their memory. However, you didn''t detect the power of the Dao Fruit in the gruel she served you, so the first possibility is unlikely. And the second possibility? The second possibility is that she''s gradually approaching the Transcendent Realm. An immortal''s forgetfulness trait has amplified, automatically severing some minor causality, causing ordinary people to forget about her. Meng Junzi drew a sharp breath. If that was the case, then this founder of the Qi Cultivation System was terrifyingly powerful, no wonder he couldn''t defeat her. However, these are just hypotheses, after all, I''ve never encountered such an immortal, Yun Zhi cautioned, implying her words should not be taken as the absolute truth. The news of the battle between the two immortals quickly spread throughout the Buddha Country. A duel between two immortals in Celestial King City? Lu Yang was quite surprised when he heard the news. No, he was actually quite happy. At last, it was proven that major events didn''t only happen where he was. He had never heard of Celestial King City before, and it absolutely had nothing to do with him. Which two immortals were fighting? Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou, who had gathered this information. One of them is an ancestor of mine, the other I''m not sure about, Meng Jingzhou said. But it was said that while my ancestor, Cha Wuqing, was looking for the whereabouts of the Ruthless Sect, he accidentally encountered another immortal. A misunderstanding ensued, leading to the fight. Your ancestor coming to the Buddha Country has nothing to do with me, right? I''m just a messenger, Lu Yang pointed out. Meng Jingzhou patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, saying earnestly, No, it has nothing to do with either of us. Chapter 999 Chapter 999: Chapter 998: Dragon and Tiger Fight! Chapter 999: Chapter 998: Dragon and Tiger Fight! On the fifteenth of May, the Buddha Bathing Festival. All Kaihuang City was aflutter with excitement, homes were decorated with lights and colors, and the citizens rose early to bow before the Buddha statues in their homes. If they could, they''d also go to Kaihuang Temple to pay respects to the Buddha and provide a meal for the monks, thus commemorating the Worldly Venerable''s birth, which illustrates the people of Kaihuang City''s devout Buddhism and their reverence for the Worldly Venerable. Even someone like Lu Yang, who didn''t understand the Power of Incense and Fire, could feel its emergence at that moment. Perhaps the leaderless Power of Incense and Fire in Buddha Country was so profound precisely because it had been nurtured day after day like this. Yet there was one person who had some reservations about this. It''s not this Immortal''s birthday today, Fairy Eternity pouted, clearly not pleased. Lu Yang''s heart stirred, and he asked, Then, Fairy, when is your birthday? Considering how long he had known Fairy, he still didn''t know her birthday. The first of June. So what''s special about today? Lu Yang felt there must be some significant reason for creating a festival out of nowhere; there had to be a commemoration behind it. Fairy Eternity touched her chin and squeaked softly, thinking Little Yang''s question was particularly tricky: The fifteenth of May, well, this Immortal has been through it so many times, who knows Ah, no, wait, this Immortal is only sixteen years old. Fairy Eternity looked at Lu Yang warily, hoping he hadn''t overheard her muttering to herself. As a minister, Lu Yang knew all too well that even if he heard something, he should pretend he didn''t; he asked with a look of utter cluelessness: Fairy, why are you staring at me like that? Fairy Eternity then relaxed and continued to reminisce. I remember now, today is the anniversary of my first victory over Yingtian Immortal and those four after I became a fairy! Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang looked at the crowds splashing water in celebration of the festival, his expression becoming subtle. Was today really worth celebrating? The streets of Kaihuang City were bustling, more crowded than ever before in the city''s history, surpassing the excitement of any previous Buddha Bathing Festival. Even Master Duanchen was overjoyed; he knew of the influence of Lu Yang and his companion, but he hadn''t expected it to be so great, several times higher than the previous record, to the point where even the monks maintaining order were insufficient, and manpower was somewhat stretched thin. As they passed by, Lu Yang and his partner glanced at the noisy arena, which was surrounded by crowds of people. On the stage, Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Gold Core Period Cultivators showcased their Divine Abilities, all vying for a place in the preliminary round. As judges, Lu Yang and his companion obviously couldn''t comment on each and every matchCthat would be devaluing themselves too much. Only when the cultivators made their way through the preliminaries, stood out from the crowd, and entered the top eight would Lu Yang and his companion appear as judges to comment. Therefore, every cultivator, regardless of the prizes, wanted to find a way to squeeze into the top eight to earn the feedback of the two judges. If either of them praised someone even a bit, it could make that person famous. The levels are all quite average, Lu Yang observed briefly; they were all mid-level in their respective ranks, the good ones were just above the midpoint, hardly able to challenge those of a higher level. Make do with it. You think this is our Sect, where Geniuses are a dime a dozen. Suddenly, the crowd started to stir, and someone pointed at a Gold Core Cultivator stepping onto the stage, visibly astonished: Look, that''s Huo Ying; it''s said he completed the Vermilion Bird Trial at Vermilion Bird Temple and rose to the ninety-ninth place on the Earth Rankings! Why would he come here? Lu Yang looked puzzled and turned to Meng Jingzhou, What the heck is the Earth Ranking? Meng Jingzhou shook his head as well, I''ve never heard of it. Lu Yang patted the shoulder of a spectator shouting the loudest on the outer edge, figuring he would know. Excuse me, could you tell me what this Earth Ranking is? The man turned around, surprised at Lu Yang''s question, You don''t know what the Earth Ranking is? Um, we''re cultivators from Great Xia, here in Buddha Country to compete, Lu Yang honestly explained. No wonder you don''t know. Our Buddha Country''s Western Paradise Temple initiated the ranking to inspire cultivators, giving our Buddha Country cultivators their own ranking. There are three lists in total, People''s List for the Foundation Establishment Stage, Earth Ranking for the Golden Core Stage, and Heaven Ranking for the Nascent Soul Stage, each with a hundred slots. See that Huo Ying on stage? He''s ranked ninety-ninth on the Earth Ranking of the geniuses, the ninety-ninth among Golden Core Stage cultivators. It''s said that even the average Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator is no match for him. Although there''s no record of his battles yet, everyone says his strength is on par with that of veteran Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators! The man became increasingly excited as he spoke, as if Huo Ying were some kind of big shot. Who would''ve thought he would participate in Kaihuang City''s Buddha Bathing Festival? With him here, I''m afraid the other cultivators won''t stand a chance! Lu Yang suddenly realized why this Huo Ying looked somewhat distinguished to rank among the geniuses of Buddha Country''s Golden Core Stage was to be on par with Lady Whitebone herself. Why don''t they continue the rankings above the Heaven List? I wanted to see where I could rank myself, Meng Jingzhou said regretfully shaking his head. He had come to Buddha Country too late; had he known about the rankings, he would''ve come during his Nascent Soul Stage. Suddenly, the crowd cheered again, louder and more excited than before. It''s Fang Wudi, ranked ninety-fifth on the Earth Ranking, he''s here too! What, the Fang Wudi who acquired the supreme technique from the Hengsha Secret Realm? Even he''s come! A battle between dragons and tigers! Two great Earth Ranking cultivators clashing such a rare fight! Fang Wudi, I didn''t expect you''d come, Huo Ying said, his expression serious, as if facing a great enemy. He had never sparred with Fang Wudi but had heard many stories about him. The one ranked above him had valid reasons for it. I heard you''re a Venerate Exalted Body, born with a Golden Dragon coiling into your body and becoming your birthmark. Then at noon, you absorbed pure Yang energy, beginning Qi Refinement, achieved Foundation Establishment in a hundred days, condensed your Golden Core in the Hengsha Secret Realm, and with immense Body Refinement turned your body as tough as iron and copper bones taking the Body Refinement path almost to the extreme! Just passing by, thought I''d try my luck, said Fang Wudi as he took out an iron staff made of refined steel from his Storage Ring, which had claimed the lives of countless desperate souls. You''re not too shabby either, Huo Ying. I''ve heard your mother is the Holy Daughter of the Profound Mystery Land, and that you were tempered with great medicine before birth, born holding a strand of innate purple Qi, then you fought against wolf thieves and flying corpses, traversed three thousand miles of the desert, escorted the sacred object to fight Wudi, burst into rage for your beloved, left the Holy Land with no regrets you''re admirable The two men locked eyes, a fight ready to erupt at any moment! The audience was boiling with excitement, not expecting to witness such a battle at the start of the Buddha Bathing Festival! Lu Yang watched the fight between Huo Ying and Fang Wudi closely, observing them being evenly matched, and couldn''t help but marvel at the difficulty of imagining the three people ranked between them. Buddha Country really does have its experts, ah, such a small gap and yet they managed to come up with a ranking. Meng Jingzhou watched for a long time without seeing anything outstanding about the two. No, these two have been bragging about each other for half the day, is this all they''ve got? Back in my Golden Core Stage, I could''ve taken on both of them at once. Chapter 1000 Chapter 1000: Chapter 999 Worldly Venerable''s Blessing, Doing Good and Accumulating Virtue Chapter 1000: Chapter 999 Worldly Venerable''s Blessing, Doing Good and Accumulating Virtue Meng Jingzhou listened as the two people introduced each other; one''s background was more astonishing than the other''s, whether it was reaching the pinnacle of Body Refinement or having a mother who was a Holy Daughter of the sacred grounds. Once they crossed hands, he found that their combat strength was indeed mediocre. Not to mention anything else, the Body Refinement Realm that he himself had mastered during the Golden Core Stage was much stronger than Fang Wudi''s. Back then, he had refined his body from his hair to his shadow, not a single flaw to be found. In contrast, Fang Wudi''s Body Refinement Realm was full of holes and totally uninspired. What''s the matter; do you want to go up there and practice with them? Lu Yang glanced at Meng Jingzhou, who was itching to try. That wouldn''t be appropriate, Meng Jingzhou waved his hand, saying with reserved pride, After all, I''m now considered a Great Power of Cultivation, a giant of the Righteous Path. It would be beneath me to go on stage and fight with the younger generation. But these two seem to be only three years younger than you. They''re still the younger generation. You see, when we Immortal practitioners get angry, we often say ''How dare you, young one.'' We never say ''How dare you, peer.'' This shows that calling them ''young one'' carries more weight. Lu Yang nodded, agreeing that Old Meng had a point. Continuing to watch the Golden Core Stage fights here was not very interesting, so the two decided to come back when the monks from Kaihuang Temple informed them of the selection results for the top eight. Eh, it''s Master Lu, Master Meng. Hearing someone call out their disguised identities, Lu Yang followed the voice. As expected, it was Tang Qiaoqiao and Cui Que''er. Only the two of them had seen what they looked like after disguising themselves. Tang Qiaoqiao and Cui Que''er held candied haw in their hands, cherishing them. The candied haw were lifelike portraits of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The skill was honed by the candy sculptor overnight to meet the demand, and the effect was surprisingly good. Two Masters, didn''t you say you were going to be judges on stage? Why are you still here? It''s not our turn yet. By the looks of it, it will be a while before we make an appearance. What about you two? Why are you here alone; where''s Chuanwu? My brother said that there was a problem with the herbs that the medicine shop received yesterday. He went with the owner to Lotus City to stock up on supplies, and I don''t know if he can make it back today. Tang Qiaoqiao sighed; she''d been looking forward to spending the festival with her brother, but now it seemed unlikely. I see, then you two go and have fun, but remember to stay safe, Lu Yang advised them out of habit. After receiving a drop of Lu Yang''s blood as a blessing, Tang Qiaoqiao''s and Cui Que''er''s bodies had already transformed, becoming much stronger than even ordinary warriors. We can''t play anymore; I need to go and distribute porridge in a while, Cui Que''er said. Lu Yang remembered that Goodman Cui would distribute porridge on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of each month. I asked my dad if we could distribute the porridge a day late, but he said that today is the Buddha Bathing Festival, the birthday of the Worldly Venerable. Today, performing acts of charity will bring ten times the usual merit, so we should distribute even more porridge, she explained. Is that so? Although Lu Yang had some understanding of the Buddha Bathing Festival, he was not as familiar with the traditions as locals like Goodman Cui. In that case, Old Meng and I should also go and do some good deeds, Lu Yang said with a smile. Goodbye, Masters. May the Worldly Venerable bless you, Cui Que''er and Tang Qiaoqiao waved farewell. Lu Yang thought to himself that there was really no need for that last part; the Worldly Venerable can''t bless me at all. Little Yang, have you been thinking ill of Immortal me? Fairy Eternity, with a seemingly sixth sense from nowhere, suddenly asked. No, not at all. Fairy, you are so compassionate and kind, you do so many good deeds. I was just thinking that I should learn from you and accumulate virtues How could I possibly speak ill of you? Fairy Eternity hummed, I thought as much; you wouldn''t dare speak ill of Immortal me against your conscience! Of course, of course. As the two men wandered along the street, many people were licking sugar paintings bearing their likenesses, treating the images in a way that made both men feel quite odd. Suddenly, a man in a black cloak appeared in front of them, laughing eerily with a very strange voice. He turned around, holding a pitch-black needle, his eyes manic and he burst into frenzied laughter, leaving Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou utterly bewildered. The chaos of Kaihuang City begins with you two. If you''re looking for someone to blame, it''s just your bad luck! With that, the man in the black cloak thrust the needle toward Meng Jingzhou''s arm with force! CrackC The needle snapped into two pieces upon striking Meng Jingzhou''s arm. The scene fell silent. The man in the black cloak glanced at the broken needle, then at Meng Jingzhou, and turned to flee. Meng Jingzhou launched a hand strike that sent the man in the black cloak tumbling, his body tilting as he fell to the ground. What on earth is this? Meng Jingzhou said, holding half of the needle, still not understanding the situation. Fairy, can you make out what this is? Let the Immortal take a look, hmm, this needle''s been poisoned, and the components are quite complex. It seems like the person pricked will become delirious and irrational, biting anyone on sight, and anyone bitten will exhibit the same symptoms. Lu Yang: This symptomCwhy does it sound so familiar? Wait, isn''t this just like a zombie? Upon learning about the needle''s effects, Lu Yang no longer held back. He dragged the man in the black cloak into an alley to perform a Soul Search, to understand the full story. It turned out the Abbot of another monastery was envious of the prosperity of Kaihuang City and wanted to create chaos by having someone on the street randomly prick a few unlucky individuals to become the sources of contagion. Meng Jingzhou happened to be the first unlucky one. Enough, let''s report this to Master Duanchen and let him handle it, Lu Yang said, stretching. Since it was an issue targeting Kaihuang City, naturally, they should notify Master Duanchen. They were not responsible for what followed. It seems that the heavens are on our side, today is indeed a good day for doing good deeds, Meng Jingzhou said gleefully, eliciting a nod from Lu Yang in agreement. This act was the same as saving all the citizens of the city, a great merit indeed. On their way back to Kaihuang Temple, they encountered a Lascivious Monk practicing the Joyous Buddha, attempting to kidnap a common girl to be his twenty-sixth concubine; a cultivator desperate for self-detonation as his lifespan neared the end; a cultivator about to hold an unrestricted gathering after learning a Hypnosis Technique; an Insect Cultivator nearly causing an insect calamity after being counterattacked by the Insect King; an evil practitioner about to unleash a plague and wreak havoc among the people; a cultivator who had captured the young of the Beast King, risking the onset of a beast tide Before long, there was a rope in Lu Yang''s hand, and behind him was a line of cultivators, all obediently following Lu Yang. Master Duanchen sat at the entrance of the temple, watching the endless stream of pilgrims with a smile on his face, feeling more and more content that inviting Lu Yang and his companion to Kaihuang City had been the right decision. He believed that after the Buddha Bathing Festival, he would take a big step towards his ambitious goal. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Benefactors, how come you are back? Master Duanchen, surprised to hear of their return, came out to greet them. Then he saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou leading several people. Who are these people? Lu Yang handed the rope to Master Duanchen with an expressionless face and said, The results of doing good deeds. Also, the public security in your Kaihuang City is really too poor. Chapter 1001 Chapter 1001: Chapter 1000: Lu Yang''s Day of Suffering Chapter 1001: Chapter 1000: Lu Yang''s Day of Suffering Ah? Master Duanchen was confused, Benefactor Lu, is your way of accumulating good deeds by bringing a group of people back with you? This one practices the Joyful Zen. This one wants to commit suicide. This one knows the Hypnosis Technique Lu Yang introduced each person''s background one by one, each worthy of mention. Just capturing them was no easy task, not something that could be summed up in a sentence or two. When he got to the last one, Lu Yang gravely said, Luckily, Old Meng and I felt that something significant would happen at the festival and were restless. We kept an eye on unusual activities in the city, and look, we found them all. Listening, Master Duanchen broke out in a cold sweat. These people were all significant threats. If Benefactor Lu and Benefactor Meng had missed even one person, this Buddha Bathing Festival would have been doomed. But it wasn''t his fault for the lack of preparation; these troublesome cultivators all acted covertly, and even increasing patrols wouldn''t have uncovered them. I wonder how you two benefactors managed to find these people, could you possibly teach me a technique or two? S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang waved his hand modestly, There''s no special technique, it''s just the protection of the Worldly Venerable. Master Duanchen was moved by these words; indeed, that was the only possibility. Otherwise, even if they both had been using Spiritual Sense non-stop, it was impossible to find everyone. It seems both benefactors are individuals of profound fortune. Master, you are weary from dealing with these people, and I estimate the top eight are about to be chosen; it''s time for Old Meng and me to go to the scene, Lu Yang calculated the time and said. Initially, after they captured the person releasing the zombie poison, they had quite a lot of time to play, but who could have expected there was a whole bunch of people waiting to be caught? After capturing them all and sending them back to Kaihuang Temple, the time was almost up. Indeed. The moment Lu Yang stepped out of the temple gate, his vision darkened, and when he regained his sight, he was already near the arena. Old Lu, want to see how they are fighting? Meng Jingzhou pointed to the bustling arena, quite interested. Lu Yang''s eye twitched. No, during the festival, why had time reversed again? Could he not enjoy the festival properly? Don''t bother looking; their level is quite ordinary. The best among them are probably the cultivators ranked ninety-fifth and ninety-ninth on the earthly ranking, Lu Yang had already watched it once, knowing watching here would purely be a waste of time. What is an earthly ranking? Lu Yang held his forehead, having forgotten that the present Old Meng didn''t know what the earthly ranking meant: It''s the ranking that Western Paradise Temple does for the cultivators of Buddha Country, divided into human, earthly, and heavenly rankings I see, Meng Jingzhou realized, not pondering too much, as this kind of information could be known with more research. But aren''t you curious about what level this earthly ranking is, Old Lu? Meng Jingzhou was still very curious and chose to stay and watch. On the platform, Huo Ying looked gravely at Fang Wudi, Fang Wudi, I didn''t expect you to come too. I heard you are a Venerate innate physique, born with a Golden Dragon coiling into your body and becoming your birthmark Meng Jingzhou watched excitedly for a while but soon grew disappointed: Is this their capability? I could have beaten them both when I was at the Golden Core Stage. I told you, there''s nothing worth watching, Lu Yang said helplessly. Then how did you know that there would be earthly ranking cultivators appearing? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled, as not even Kaihuang Temple knew who was participating in the competition; it was all registered on the spot. Of course I knew; I''ve lived through it all once. Lived through it all once, what do you mean? Meng Jingzhou was particularly surprised. Seeing Old Meng''s perplexed expression, Lu Yang took this opportunity to explain, as he hadn''t had the chance to explain about the Time Retrospection earlier. This dates back to when I first broke through to the Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit Lu Yang explained everything from the beginning, recounting his experiences of the last half-year, leaving Meng Jingzhou baffled. He had heard from the old ancestors that some Semi-Immortals could pause time, but this was the first time he''d heard of Time Retrospection. Seeing Old Lu talk until he was parched didn''t seem like he was making it up. So it turns out, I didn''t expect Dao Fruit could even do something like this Meng Jingzhou nodded in sudden realization, then suddenly became perplexed. Hey, Old Lu, what were you saying earlier? Lu Yang: Darn, I forgot that the methods of Dao Fruit have forgetful properties, explained for half a day for nothing. Oh, it''s Master Lu, Master Meng. A familiar voice rang out, and Lu Yang knew without turning around that it was Tang Qiaoqiao and Cui Que''er. Masters, didn''t you say you were going to be judges on stage, why are you still here? It''s not our turn yet. Lu Yang casually explained, not asking about Tang Chuanwu''s whereabouts like last time. Why is it just the two of you, where is that kid Chuanwu? Meng Jingzhou asked on behalf of Lu Yang. Brother has gone with the boss to Lotus City next door to get supplies. Then, Miss Cui, be careful when you distribute porridge. Lu Yang advised. Cui Que''er was surprised: Master Lu, how did you know I was going to distribute porridge with dad? Miss Cui, you forgot, you mentioned that your family goes to distribute porridge on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of every month, and today is May 15th. Can''t we distribute porridge one day later? To Meng Jingzhou, today was supposed to be a day for great fun. Lu Yang shook his head: Of course not, doing good deeds today earns ten times the merit of ordinary days, it''s even more necessary to distribute porridge. Cui Que''er became even more surprised: Master Lu knows so much, I thought only us locals knew about this belief. After splitting up from Cui Que''er and Tang Qiaoqiao, Meng Jingzhou encouraged Lu Yang: Old Lu, shall we also go and earn some merit? That''s easy. When it came to doing good deeds today, no one understood better than Lu Yang. Lu Yang led Meng Jingzhou down the bustling streets when suddenly a man in a black cloak turned sharply, laughed maniacally, and confounding Meng Jingzhou. The chaos of Kaihuang City, it starts with you If the lines are the same, don''t bother saying it. Lu Yang stepped forward briskly, his large hand covered the face of the man in the black cloak, and with a clang, slammed him to the ground. Old Lu, he is Lu Yang squatted down, took out the Soul Locking Rope, and tied up the man in the black cloak expertly, this time without even needing to perform a Soul Search. Don''t ask so much, I''m taking you to do good deeds. Ah? Oh. Then the lascivious monk, the unobstructed cultivator, the insect cultivatoreach was captured in turn, thanks to previous capture experience, this time Lu Yang was even more adept. Job well done, let''s deliver them all to Duan Chen Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yang''s vision darkened, and he found himself near the arena again. A moment later, five reincarnations had passed. Old Lu, do you want to see how they are fighting? Meng Jingzhou pointed at the arena and said. Don''t bother looking, at best there will be two cultivators from the earth list. What''s the earth list? Lu Yang walked forward two steps and expertly patted the most vocal spectator on the outer edge. Come here, explain to him what the earth list is. Chapter 1002 Chapter 1002: Chapter 1001: Falling into a Trap Chapter 1002: Chapter 1001: Falling into a Trap ` After explaining the meaning of the Earth Ranking, Lu Yang pulled Old Meng to accumulate merit before Tang Qiaoqiao and Cui Que''er arrived, truly racing against time to squeeze out moments to enjoy. Lu Yang also didn''t dare to neglect this bunch of lascivious monks and insect cultivators, uncertain whether this reincarnation would be the last. If luck wasn''t on his side and it turned out to be the final round of reincarnation, failing to account for any single person could cause a major uproar in Kaihuang City. Lu Yang had suffered from similar slip-ups before. Once, he got caught in a reincarnation loop, having the same conversation with Tao Yaoye fifteen extra times, and later, Lu Yang felt the conversation so dull that he handled it carelessly. As fate would have it, that turned out to be the last reincarnation, which led Tao Yaoye to believe she did something to displease Senior Brother Lu, almost bringing her to tears. Lu Yang had to backtrack and gently explain everything to Tao Yaoye, eventually clearing up the misunderstanding. The chaos in Kaihuang City Beauty, just give in to me My life won''t last much longer From now on your sensitivity Master, everyone is here, you can just perform a Soul Search. Lu Yang led Meng Jingzhou through the tasks in one breath, finally catching up to the progress he had before the reincarnation. Why do I feel like you''re rushing through everything? Meng Jingzhou couldn''t keep up with Lu Yang''s pace, as if Lu Yang already knew what was going to happen. Don''t mention it, I''m just exhausted, Lu Yang sighed, praying silently there wouldn''t be a sixth reincarnation. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Arriving at a time he had never experienced, Lu Yang finally relaxed, stopped by a sugar painting stall, and bought two sugar paintings, one in his image and one in Meng Jingzhou''s likeness. He handed the one of Meng Jingzhou''s likeness to Meng Jingzhou, Here, it''s on me. Meng Jingzhou took the sugar painting with mixed feelings, looking it over from left to right, hesitating to take a bite. There wasn''t anything wrong with the sugar painting; the only issue was that it was too lifelike. Lu Yang also hesitated to take a bite, but he felt it was a shame not to buy a sugar painting resembling himself when he finally stumbled upon one. In the Spiritual Space, whether it was because they had finally reached unknown time or because she saw Lu Yang buying a sugar painting of himself, Immortal Fairy suddenly sat up from the Lotus Platform, showing interest. Little Yang, come on, let this Immortal use your body. Without allowing Lu Yang to resist, he was directly possessed by the ancient major demon. Using Lu Yang''s body, the ancient major demon licked the sugar painting and uttered a melodious, rising and falling hum. So sweet. Then she returned the body to Lu Yang. Seeing this, Lu Yang, skeptical, also licked the sugar painting, finding it tasted just like any regular sugar painting. So why did the Fairy comment, So sweet? Having licked it once, he no longer felt any psychological burden, and Lu Yang continued to eat the sugar painting. Seeing Lu Yang eating unreservedly, Meng Jingzhou had no reason to shrink back, and he too started to eat. The two walked through the bustling streets, munching on sugar paintings, while the chatter of passersby flowed into their ears. Lv Cheng, let''s get a divorce. You''re already forty and still haven''t achieved anything. If I had known this before, I would never have married you. ` Son, you''re already six years old, stop spending my money, it''s time to become independent, let''s sever our father-son relationship. You old thing, ever since falling ill, you have cost me so much silver, from today on, I don''t care whether you live or die, get out of this house. Lu Yang halted in his tracks, he had been hearing many such conversations in succession, divorces, fathers abandoning their children, daughters throwing away their mothers, occurring with a frightening frequency. Wait a minute, something doesn''t feel right. Lu Yang and his companion realized that they didn''t know when the laughter-filled streets had suddenly lost all laughter, leaving only chaotic footsteps and indifferent conversations. They had been joking and laughing together, only to notice the abnormalities in their surroundings! On the entire street, only their laughter could be heard, it was they who were out of place! What''s going on! It''s the Oblivion Pill! Lu Yang suddenly realized, this was clearly the effect of the Oblivion Pill, once people lost their emotions, they would be driven by self-interest, for fathers, young sons were a burden, for children, elderly mothers were a burden, all could be discarded! Everyone on this street had taken the Oblivion Pill! No, that''s not right, it wasn''t just this street. Under the scan of Spiritual Sense, privacy is hard to come by, but now Lu Yang couldn''t care about privacy anymore, his Spiritual Sense spread out, covering dozens of streets and houses, no matter whether they were ordinary people or cultivators, all had expressionless faces, walking like the living dead! Looking at this, I''m afraid the whole Kaihuang City has fallen into this state! Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat, feeling that something terrible was happening. Could it be the work of the Ruthless Sect? How did they manage to affect everyone! Meng Jingzhou''s expression was serious, they were under everyone''s eyes, yet neither of them had noticed this before. As if remembering something, Lu Yang looked down at the ground. The ground was wet with standing water, some seeping into the crevices of the bluestone streets, the surface and soil both damp, the clues forming a line. It''s the canal water! Do you remember how Master Duanchen described the Oblivion Pill to us after he performed a Soul Search on the Three-eyed Ghost Monk? Reminded by Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou also realized, The Oblivion Pill, it dissolves upon contact with water! It''s a problem with the water! Right, someone must have dumped a large quantity of Oblivion Pills into the canal water, today is the Buddha Bathing Festival, the day of the Worldly Venerable''s birth, and to celebrate his birth, water is splashed in celebration! The canal water is sprinkled all over Kaihuang City, the moisture evaporating, carrying the components of the Oblivion Pill with it into the air, people inhale it without even realizing! Perhaps demon beasts are even more sensitive to the components of the Oblivion Pill. Remember the Insect Cultivator we came across when we were accumulating virtue by doing good? The Insect King possessed his host, almost causing a massive insect calamity, it might all be because the Insect King was influenced by the Oblivion Pill, losing its emotional bonds! Our cultivation levels are too high, even if we took an Oblivion Pill, it would only last a few breaths, and the Oblivion Pill in the air must be diluted countless times, its effect greatly reduced, so we naturally become immune to it. But other cultivators can''t do that! Let''s find Master Duanchen, he is also at the Divinity Transformation Stage, although not as strong as us two, he should not be affected! The two made a quick decision, disregarding the rule against flying within the city, they took to the air and flew towards Kaihuang Temple. They landed at the entrance of Kaihuang Temple, where the temple was still bustling with visitors, and the number of pilgrims coming to burn incense and pray to the Buddha had even increased due to the effects of the Oblivion Pill. The pilgrims had expressionless faces, walking into Kaihuang Temple like marionettes, dropping copper coins, silver, and Spirit Stones into the donation box with extremely standardized movements. If there had been any who had been carelessly going with the flow before, now in the state of oblivion, even the emotion to do things half-heartedly was gone. The two pushed open the Abbot''s Room, and in a rush, they called out, Master, it''s terrible, the whole city has been poisoned by the Forgetfulness Poison! Chapter 1003 Chapter 1003: 102 Chapter 1003: 102 In the Abbot''s Room, those previously seized by Lu Yang had all been detained here, and Master Duan Chen was questioning each of them about the circumstances to make judgments on how to deal with these individuals. When he heard the news from the pair, Lu Yang, he abruptly stood up, his eyes wide as saucers. What! Why was this Buddha Bathing Festival filled with so many incidents? Worldly Venerable bless, fortunately, he had the foresight to invite Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, otherwise the chaos during this festival might have been even greater. Hurry, tell me what is the situation now?! Master Duan Chen couldn''t bother questioning the lascivious monk any longer, since those locked up here couldn''t escape anyway. Master, you would know if you extended your Spiritual Sense outside. Master Duan Chen released his Spiritual Sense; although it did not cover as large an area as that of the other two, it was sufficient to see the abnormalities among the civilians distinctly. All of them were expressionless and showed symptoms exactly consistent with those who had taken the Oblivion Pill, as remembered by the Three-eyed Ghost Monk. Based on our hypothesis, it''s highly possible that there''s an issue with the canal water. The people from the Ruthless Sect have dumped a large quantity of Oblivion Pills into the canal, Lu Yang announced his guess, hearing which Master Duan Chen''s complexion grew increasingly grim. He had been negligent; not realizing an issue could arise with the canal water would indeed be a silent yet effective method to spread the Forgetfulness Poison throughout Kaihuang City. Master Duan Chen realized the severity of the situation. What do the two benefactors think we should do? The immediate precedence is to stabilize the civilians. On our way here, we already witnessed many ruthless actions, abandoning wives and children, and committing all manners of abandonment. If we wait any longer, I fear a massive chaos will ensue! Old Meng and I discussed on the way here; the Forgetfulness Poison spread in the air is not nearly as potent as a whole Oblivion Pill. It''s uncertain for those in the Foundation Establishment Stage, but for cultivators in the Golden Core and Nascent Soul Stages, if they hold their breath and stop inhaling more of the Forgetfulness Poison, the toxicity in their bodies should pass quickly, returning them to normal. The limit for cultivators in this Buddha Bathing Festival was up to the Golden Core Stage hence why there were many more Golden Core cultivators in Kaihuang City now than usual, which could be a great help. Old Meng and I will try to stabilize the civilians and have these cultivators hold their breath. As for the Master, temporarily close Kaihuang Temple, and don''t let pilgrims enter anymore; lead the monks in maintaining the city''s order. Good, this impoverished monk will proceed to do so. But how will the two benefactors manage to stabilize the civilians while getting the cultivators to hold their breath? Master Duan Chen wondered. With the city''s cultivators being so insensitive, the appeal from Lu Yang and his companion was greatly reduced, would they obediently comply? This part is simple. As Lu Yang spoke, he took out a bodhi seed, drilled it into the soil, applied the Tree Planting Spell to grow a bodhi clone, and then pulled out a black robe with a gold skull printed on it from the Identity Jade and draped it over the bodhi clone. Old man, you''re just my mom, don''t think I will do whatever you say; I don''t need you to make decisions for my future. I''m doing this all for your own good. Do you think I would harm myself? You''re ungrateful; I wish I didn''t have a son like you. Similar conversations could be seen everywhere. Affection and interest are two crucial factors that maintain social relationships. When only interest remains with no affection, the existing social structures nearly collapse. Kaihuang City was on the verge of collapse. Suddenly, a muffled groan sounded in the distance, resembling a fist slamming into the ground; the ground shook, kicking up dust. There were also buzzing sounds of swords breaking the sound barrier, thunderous like booming thunder. Stop, thief! Three figures flew out of the dust, the sounds of their fight growing closer, more intense, and finally arriving above Kaihuang City, their presence terrifying. People could finally make out the figures of the three shadows. It''s Sword Immortal Lu and Buddhist Meng. Who is the other person? Clad in a black cloak, hard to see. Meng Jingzhou unleashed the Arhat Fist, the fist imprint dazzling, even more blinding than the sun. At the same time, he quietly tore apart a dozen talismans, and a grand Buddha''s chant filled the air, as if hundreds of thousands were praising and chanting scriptures for Meng Jingzhou. Behind Lu Yang''s head emerged a halo, formed by numerous golden Sword Qi, divine like an immortal. The two indeed have some skills, a cold laugh came from beneath the black cloak, from Bodhi''s clone. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who exactly are you! Lu Yang wouldn''t fall for this flattery and scolded the clone angrily. The Master of Skull Divine Sect, White Bone Lang. Bodhi''s clone released an immense oppressive force, as if heaven and earth were crumbling, covering the entire Kaihuang City, from Nascent Soul Cultivators to commoners, everyone prostrated to the ground. The commoners did not know what Cultivation Level White Bone Lang possessed, but the Nascent Soul Cultivators did. This definitely was a Great Power of Unification! Sounds like a cult. Bodhi''s clone became furiously enraged, Dare to insult the Divine Sect, then let this city be the sacrifice! Senluo Sword Formation! A Sword Array was laid down with great commotion but negligible power, nailed in the void. Above Kaihuang City appeared an Array Method resembling a pagoda, shrinking from bottom to top, much like the Senluo hell. Dare to slaughter the city! Heaven-Slaying Immortal Fist! Meng Jingzhou shouted loudly. Extinguish Immortal Sword! Lu Yang raised the Green Peak Sword high, its Sword Qi stretching a hundred meters, easily capable of cleaving an enormous ship on the East Sea. The two deployed every skill they had, fighting against Lu Yang''s Bodhi clone. All the people of Kaihuang City looked up at the sky battlefield, worried about any aftermath of White Bone Lang''s attack falling into the city and hitting them. Meanwhile, monks from Kaihuang Temple, under the direction of Master Duanchen, divided Kaihuang City to try to reduce interactions and movements among the commoners. After hundreds of rounds of fierce battles, Bodhi''s clone finally began to show signs of fatigue, unable to continue and revealed a fierce expression. Very well, very well, worthy of the legendary Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, truly living up to your reputations! Want to protect the commoners in this city, do you? Let''s see how you protect! The Divine Sect will live on forever! Bodhi''s clone''s body quickly swelled, the change occurring so abruptly that Lu Yang and the other could not intervene in time, only to hear a loud explosion, the clone self-detonated, black smoke billowing, drifting in the air. Lu Yang''s expression changed drastically, It''s bad, it''s the legendary Bone Poison born from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, inhaling even a breath could cause your organs to disintegrate, not even immortals can save you! They tried to drive away the dense smoke, but inadvertently spread it everywhere. Upon hearing this, the commoners hurriedly hid in their rooms while cultivators all held their breath, without exception. Lu Yang and the other exchanged a glance, it was settled. As they had anticipated, as long as Golden Core and Nascent Soul Cultivators stopped inhaling Forgetfulness Poison, they would quickly breakdown the poison and return to normal. They also became aware of their own previous abnormal state and the oddity within the city. Just when Lu Yang and the other thought they had somewhat managed to control the situation, two figures ascended into the sky, coldly watching Lu Yang and his companion. Worthy disciples of Daoist Buyu, indeed you possess some skills. Although they did not recognize these two, Lu Yang easily guessed their identities, People from Ruthless Sect, was it you who released the Forgetfulness Poison? Chapter 1004 Chapter 1004: 103 Chapter 1004: 103 Seeing these two people appear, Master Duanchen''s heart skipped a beat. One of them had appeared in the memories of the Three-eyed Ghost Monk, and was indeed his superior, an Elder of the Ruthless Sect named Bai Liting, with a Cultivation Level of the Body Integration Realm. Since the other one was on par with Bai Liting, it meant that he also had a Cultivation Level of the Body Integration Realm. Two Body Integration Realm Cultivators plotting against his Kaihuang City! Could Beneficiary Lu and Beneficiary Meng handle them, and if not, what should be done? May the Worldly Venerable protect us, Master Duanchen silently recited sutras, praying for the safety of both men and of Kaihuang City. Love Poison, huh? This name isn''t exactly wrong, another Elder of the Ruthless Sect said, his name was Wu Shui. Why have you released the Forgetfulness Poison! Lu Yang shouted angrily, completely baffled as to what the people of the Ruthless Sect were trying to do. What do we want to do? Naturally, we want to make the Oblivion Pill. Wu Shui, confident of victory, didn''t mind revealing part of the truth to the two. They couldn''t handle the aggressively approaching Meng Family Member, so how could they handle two geniuses who had made names for themselves at a young age? Humans are the most intelligent of all creatures. If there''s anything that''s a natural Pill Furnace, it''s surely the human body, Wu Shui said. A ludicrous thought arose in Lu Yang''s mindCcould it be that this Oblivion Pill was refined using humans as containers? No wonder Immortal Fairy hadn''t detected the method of refinement; it was something she had never encountered before. You Meng Family Members have uprooted our arrangements in Buddha Country one by one, making it impossible for us to stay there. Would it not show weakness on the part of our Ruthless Sect to leave without doing something? Wu Shui said. Finding traces of our sect in Kaihuang City was just a coincidence, and you all were in the city. Wouldn''t it be a pity if we didn''t do something? he continued. Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed slightly, Oh, so you mean to say, not only do you intend to meddle with the citizens of the city, but you also intend to deal with us two? Of course, we want to deal with you. The two of you are the culprits who exposed our sect''s whereabouts. It is truly unbelievable that you didn''t hide back in Great Xia but brazenly continued to stay in Buddha Country, seemingly ignorant of how death is spelled. The two Ruthless Sect Elders, having reached the Merciless State of Mind, spoke in a flat tone without any fluctuation, making their words sound quite eerie. I really don''t know how the character for death is written! Lu Yang raised his Green Peak Sword, preparing to truly fight, after having verified with Immortal Fairy that these two Elders were Mid Integration Stage cultivators. He had previously killed an Early Integration Stage Elder of the Ruthless Sect, but that was after Man Gu and Lan Ting had worn him down, making the fight a breeze. The two Elders of the Ruthless Sect were now at their peak condition, which made them truly difficult to handle. But it was worth a try. Arrogant juniors, Elder Bai Liting said coldly. In his life, he had encountered many geniuses, but never had a Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit genius threatened him like this! One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang roared, gold Swordmanship Domain Embryo appearing beneath his feet, countless Green Peak Swords made of Sword Qi lined up in the air, forming a grand avenue. Lu Yang casually drew one sword, slashing at Elder Bai Liting. The sword light shone brightly for an instant and then passed. Bai Liting, who had not cared much about Lu Yang at first, felt his hair stand on endCthe speed of the sword stroke had surprised him. He instantly took out a tortoise shell from his Storage Ring to block the sword light. The sword light only left a faint white mark on the tortoise shell. Since it was just a probing attack, Lu Yang wasn''t surprised that Bai Liting wasn''t hurt. However, what did surprise him was the tortoise shell Bai Liting used. Black Tortoise Clan''s tortoise shell? Lu Yang snorted coldly. This Elder of the Ruthless Sect truly knew no taboos, daring to use a turtle shell from the Black Tortoise Clan as a magic artifactCwas he not afraid of being discovered by the Black Tortoise Clan? Lu Yang ceased to speak. The Swordmanship Domain Embryo vibrated, and one by one, the Green Peak Swords rose from the ground, hovering mid-air, their sharp points aiming directly at Bai Liting. Go! Swoosh, swoosh, swooshC Countless Green Peak Swords turned into sword lights and attacked Bai Liting. Bai Liting defended himself with the Black Tortoise turtle shell and was forced to retreat continuously. These sword lights were not only frighteningly powerful but also surprisingly forceful! Such fierce attacks, Bai Liting murmured, not daring to be careless. He knew Three-eyed Ghost Monk and Hollow Shadow were his subordinates and had heard that Lu Yang publicly fought the former, claiming the Ghost Monk was a Body Integration Realm King of Ghosts. He thought Lu Yang was surely one to exaggerate. Such people are usually weaker than the rumors say. This was clearly stronger than the rumors! Master Duanchen was overjoyed to see Beneficiary Lu had real skills. But what of it, the Rules grasped at the Body Integration Realm are a chasm you''ll never cross. Hereby, I set this Rule: ''My body''s strength increases to the level of the Black Tortoise shell.'' As the power of the Rule poured into Bai Liting, his entire body was rejuvenated from the inside out. Now, even without using the Black Tortoise shell, the sword lights could not hurt him. The sword strikes on his body made a tinkling sound but could not inflict damage. Speechless''s disciple, what will you do now? Bai Liting stood on the Swordmanship Domain Embryo, holding a bronze spear and the Black Tortoise shell, perfectly combining offense and defense. Close combat was originally the forte of a Sword Cultivator, as a Sword Cultivator can slash out extremely powerful Sword Qi in close combat. However, as Bai Liting''s defense increased, Lu Yang''s advantage diminished. The Sword Qi hastily condensed now was unable to injure Bai Liting. The spear moved at tricky angles, and Lu Yang, unable to attack successfully, could only defend passively. The Black Tortoise shell was also part of the offense and very heavy, acting like a blunt weapon. Turtle and Snake, Unify! The spear and the Black Tortoise shell fused together, transforming into the body of a dead Xuan Wu and smashed down on Lu Yang heavily. BoomC Lu Yang was directly smashed to the ground! Just when Bai Liting thought this move would severely injure Lu Yang, he found that Lu Yang had actually drilled into the ground on purpose, and soon after, a Bodhi Tree grew from the ground, beneath which two Lu Yangs appeared. Previously flying in the sky, he had no chance to use the Tree Planting Spell. But now that he was intentionally knocked down, he finally found the opportunity! The Bodhi Clone was born, the primordial spirit entered, and holding the Inheriting Shadow Sword, it was a complete and separate Lu Yang! The two Lu Yangs soared into the sky, no need for words, their cooperation was seamless. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! The Bodhi Clone could also display the embryonic form of the Swordsmanship Domain, laying an endless number of Inheriting Shadow Swords. The domain embryo blazed with fierce flames, accompanied by the cry of the Golden Crow. Three Flavored True Fire, Golden Crow True Fire! The two powerful True Fires merged with the embryonic form of the Swordsmanship Domain! Inside the Green Peak Sword''s small world, the Seven Star Sword Set unified. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, Extinguish Immortal Sword Array! Lu Yang pointed his sword at Bai Liting and shouted, Here I establish the [Rule: Kneel Down]! Bai Liting''s pupils shrank, and with a thud, he knelt down directly. How is this possible, Lu Yang is only at the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, how could he possibly use the power of rules?! Elsewhere, Elder Wu Shui took out a flying boat built from bones, standing at the bow with the Ten Thousand Soul Banner in hand, from which wailing souls gushed out, filling the flying boat. The souls acted like sailors, each performing their duties, turning the cannons to aim at Meng Jingzhou. Spirits? Ridiculous! Meng Jingzhou shouted loudly, and a golden Dharma Aspect rose slowly behind him, as if born from the primeval sun, wild and unrestrained. The spirits were illuminated by the radiance of Meng Jingzhou''s Dharma Aspect, screamed in agony, and white smoke emerged from their bodies. In the presence of the supreme Pure Yang Dharma Aspect, all spirits are mere illusions! Here I establish the [Rule: My spirits do not fear the Pure Yang Power]. Fear or not, did you really think my Dharma Aspect only knows how to shine? Meng Jingzhou leapt high into the air, clapped his hands together, and slammed down on the White Bone Flying Boat. The hundred-foot-tall Pure Yang Dharma Aspect mimicked the action, shaking the boat with a single strike. Old Lu, lend me some fire! The supreme Pure Yang Dharma Aspect reached out, taking a portion of Lu Yang''s embryonic form of the Swordsmanship Domain. The Golden Crow True Fire merged with the Dharma Aspect, becoming more and more like the real sun. And the fists of the Dharma Aspect held sharp Sword Qi, their power also enhanced! Earth-Shaking Eight Styles! The Third Elder had only researched the Earth-Shaking Six Forms. After Meng Jingzhou returned to the Meng Family and received guidance from Meng Junzi, Meng Junzi personally revised the techniques, adding two more forms on the original basis and modifying the original techniques to better suit Meng Jingzhou''s preferences. This set of boxing techniques was incomparable to the past! I want to see how sturdy your boat really is! Arrogant. Elder Wu Shui spread his arms, and seas surged up behind him, transforming into a hundred-foot giant, clashing with Meng Jingzhou! Fire and water collided, Meng Jingzhou''s eyes turned red as if he could spew flames, the Pure Yang Power of his Single Body Spiritual Root surged! Being distracted by this burning desire is really bothersome! Meng Jingzhou took out the Oblivion Pill and swallowed them all at once. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These were obtained from the Three-eyed Ghost Monk, most of which were in Meng Jingzhou''s possession! Elder Wu Shui was stunned for a moment, almost thinking Meng Jingzhou was one of their own from the Ruthless Sect. He quickly came back to his senses, the power of the Pure Yang Dharma Aspect was advancing, and his own Dharma Aspect was about to collapse! Meng Jingzhou felt an unprecedentedly good condition, a clear mind state, now he could wholeheartedly engage in the battle without worrying about his body! Kill. As the four were entangled in the melee, an even more tyrannical pressure enveloped Kaihuang City, interrupting their fight. It seems that the young ones are quite capable these days, even challenging those in the Body Integration Realm. An ancient figure appeared, not smiling genuinely, his gaze occasionally drifting toward Lu Yang. Are you Ye Zijin''s Junior Brother? Vice Sect Hierarch! Bai Liting and Wu Shui stopped attacking and flew to the side of the aged figure, bowing respectfully. The Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect! The time is about right. It''s time to take something from Buddha Country when we leave, to give both Buddha Country and Great Xia a long-lasting lesson. This Kaihuang City should go as well. The elderly figure spoke indifferently, and Kaihuang City trembled continuously, lifting off the ground and flying into the sky. Then, darkness fell before Lu Yang''s eyes. Old Lu, do you want to see how their fight is going? Meng Jingzhou pointed at the arena and said. Chapter 1005 Chapter 1005: 104 Chapter 1005: 104 Back again. Lu Yang took a deep breath in and out, calming his mind state. Just moments ago, he was fighting for his life, but in the blink of an eye, time had flowed backward, restoring the peaceful days. The contrast was so great that it gave Lu Yang a feeling as if he was in a different world. At least, it was peace on the surface. Based on the timeline, the two elders from the Ruthless Sect should have already poisoned the canal by now, and the water currently being splashed all over the streets contained the Forgetfulness Poison, though it hadn''t fully evaporated yet. For instance, the agitation of the Insect King, an Insect Cultivator, was due to the absorption of the Forgetfulness Poison. It was possible that some children had already been poisoned, but because children had little influence, no one had noticed. Fairy, are those two elders and the Vice Sect Hierarch still in Kaihuang City? Fairy Eternity extended her Spiritual Sense to sense and responded, They''re not here. Lu Yang nodded, knowing this result was within his expectations. If those two Ruthless Sect elders had been in Kaihuang City, they wouldn''t have allowed him and Old Meng to stage a play throughout the city and only reveal themselves after the show was over. Right now, they should be elsewhere. A knowing smile tugged at the corner of Lu Yang''s mouth. It took a struggle to handle two elders, and when that was done, the Vice Sect Hierarch stepped in, proud of your numbers, huh? Old Meng, stop watching the competition for now. There are several good deeds awaiting your action right now, Lu Yang said. What good deeds? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled by Lu Yang''s sudden statement. Go to Yellowstone Street now, on that street, there''s someone in a black cloak, laughing strangely and holding silver needles; catch him. Then turn a corner to the entrance of the civilian restaurant, there''s a fat monk in fancy clothing and after passing through another street, you''ll meet an old man trying to self-detonate Meng Jingzhou listened to Lu Yang''s detailed information, which didn''t seem deceitful. What about you, what will you do? I''m going to call for help, Lu Yang said, before weaving through the crowd and returning to his guest room in Kaihuang Temple, collapsing into sleep. Seek Dao Sect, Task Hall, Soul Lamp Chamber. Lu Yang''s Soul Lamp flickered on and off, prompting Gu Junye to hastily call for Dai Bufan. Dai Bufan studied the pattern of the Soul Lamp''s flickering and deciphered the message Lu Yang was sending. Should we ask Vast Sea Ancestral Master to open a passage from Kaihuang City back to the Sect, so Junior Brother Lu can return for a while? Across the vast desert, a few people riding camels were especially conspicuous against the sands. No! Tang Chuanwu suddenly woke up, his eyes filled with panic. Tang boy, what''s wrong? The middle-aged man with a beard noticed Tang Chuanwu''s distress and signaled for the caravan to halt. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Back again. Tang Chuanwu muttered to himself, as if awakening from a dream, drenched in sweat. How many times had he experienced this Reincarnation, the sixth or the seventh? The shock from the end of the last cycle was tremendous, and right now, his mind was a total mess; he needed to sort out the sequence of events. They were all from a medicine shop in Kaihuang City, currently short on supplies and en route to Lotus City to procure medicinal materials. On their way to Lotus City, they encountered an exceptionally rare pack of Sand Wolves. These Sand Wolves were cunning and extremely dangerous, with the Wolf King being a being at the Consummation of Qi Refinement level. They had martial arts skills on their travels, and even Tang Chuanwu''s combat strength was the highest among them all. But even so, facing the premeditated attack of the Wolf King, they couldn''t escape their fate. ` Tang Chuanwu used five reincarnations to match wits and bravery against the Wolf King, yet he still couldn''t defeat the Wolf King, and the entire team was on the verge of being slaughtered by the wolves. During the fifth reincarnation, despite his meticulous planning, the Wolf King fell into a trap he had set, only for it to breakthrough to the terrifying Foundation Establishment Stage at the very last moment, turning all his plans into a joke. Tang Chuanwu was nearly driven insane; the Wolf King was simply not an opponent he could deal with. He had encountered cultivators as opponents before, but that was in the city where he could stir various conflicts and maneuver through them. But this was the desert, where there was neither village ahead nor shop behind, and he couldn''t find anyone to match the Wolf King! On the sixth reincarnation, no longer able to bear this torment, he stopped trying to save his team and rode back to Kaihuang City alone on a camel to seek help; perhaps, he could still save one or two people this way. But when he returned to Kaihuang City, what greeted him was a city full of heartless people; he couldn''t find any help at all, and the two masters were still dealing with two elders from the Ruthless Sect. In desperation, he returned home to see how his sister was doing. It was already noon by then, and Cui Que''er had finished distributing porridge and had not yet left the slums. An unknown Gold Core Period Cultivator had taken a fancy to Cui Que''er''s beauty and kidnapped her in the chaos, despite his shouts and struggles being futile. He staggered back home only to find his sister looking at him expressionlessly, as if looking at a stranger, a look that tore at his heart. Then, the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect made a move, intending to relocate the entire Kaihuang City. Finally, unable to bear the torment any longer, he committed suicide and arrived at the seventh reincarnation. Tang Chuanwu was filled with despair; he knew that the Wolf King was waiting in ambush, a Gold Core Period Cultivator had kidnapped Cui Que''er in Kaihuang City, and there was a Demon Path giant planning to move the entire city. None was an opponent he could handle! What should he do? What was he supposed to do? Kid Tang? A middle-aged man with a beard muttered to himself, wondering what was wrong with the usually clever Tang Chuanwu today. Tang Chuanwu had thought that upon his previous return to Kaihuang City, the problem could have been easily resolved, but the last reincarnation taught him that Kaihuang City was an even more dangerous place than the desert! Even if he could go back in time, what use was it? He couldn''t save anyone; he could only save himself! Moments of the last reincarnation kept flooding his mindCthe team mauled by wolves, Cui Que''er being kidnapped, his sister''s indifferent expression, Kaihuang City flying away AhC Overwhelmed by chaos, Tang Chuanwu screamed to the sky, completely unable to think of a solution. Suddenly, a sentence Master Lu had told him after annihilating the Skull Divine Sect flashed in his mind. We will be staying at Kaihuang Temple for a while longer; if you encounter any trouble, feel free to come find me. As the spatial passage closed, Lu Yang, holding the Green Peak Sword, returned to his room in Kaihuang Temple. He put away the Green Peak Sword, left Kaihuang Temple, and prepared to meet up with Old Meng. A shadow rode swiftly on a camel through the streets. Tang Chuanwu gazed eagerly at Lu Yang, who stood somewhat dazed at the temple''s entrance, and felt as if a weight had been lifted. He tumbled down from the camel with a clatter. With the experience of six reincarnations behind him, bypassing the Wolf King, he sprinted all the way, finally finding Lu YangChis only lifelineCbefore the Forgetfulness Poison fully erupted. Lu Yang, quick to react, stepped forward to catch Tang Chuanwu, who nearly fell to the ground. With a look of despair, Tang Chuanwu said, Master Lu, this city is in danger! The Ruthless Sect''s people will come to Kaihuang City, everyone will become heartless, and I don''t know how they do it, but it must be the work of the Ruthless Sect. The first two people who appear, you can handle, but the last one that appears, neither you nor Master Meng can handle. You might not believe me, Master, but everything I am saying is true, it''s all true! The more Tang Chuanwu spoke, the more agitated he became, until his emotions collapsed. He started speaking incoherently and couldn''t help but burst into tears. He really didn''t know what to do, whether Master Lu would believe him, or if there was a solution I believe you. Chapter 1006 Chapter 1006: Chapter 1005: I''m Here (Seeking Monthly Votes Mid-Month) Chapter 1006: Chapter 1005: I''m Here (Seeking Monthly Votes Mid-Month) What exactly are you saying, Master? Tang Chuanwu thought he must be hallucinating, as the words he spoke were illogical and incoherent. How could Master Lu possibly believe him? Lu Yang looked into Tang Chuanwu''s eyes and repeated himself seriously. I believe. Tang Chuanwu''s lips trembled, unsure whether he was laughing or crying: You believe me, someone really believes me, I wasn''t lying The opportunity he discovered to possess the Time Retrospection ability stemmed from an attack targeting his sister. In the second reincarnation, he excitedly held his sister back, telling her you are in danger if you go out, you will be killed, you can''t go out. However, what he got in return was his sister''s look of astonishment. His sister didn''t believe him and died in the second reincarnation. After that, he tried to save others with his Time Retrospection ability, warning them of future dangers, advising them not to take certain actions. Even when the future events confirmed his words, the result was only increased distrust. In subsequent reincarnations, he calmed down and learned to save people using the differences in information and lies. This time, he had an emotional breakdown and had no choice but to reveal the truth to Lu Yang. He thought Master Lu, like everyone else, wouldn''t believe him at all, yet Master Lu believed him. Finally, someone believed him. The clue about the Time Dao Fruit user has finally been found. Sit down, don''t rush, take your time to talk. What exactly happened today, and how did you know about it? Lu Yang quietly channeled spiritual essence into Tang Chuanwu to stabilize his emotions. He could feel Tang Chuanwu''s pulse racing, the frequency terribly high, reaching the limit of what a mortal can withstand, indicating how agitated he had been. Or perhaps how desperate. Of course, Lu Yang would believe him; Tang Chuanwu appearing before him at this particular time point was evidence itself. At this time, Tang Chuanwu should have been far away in Lotus City and not supposed to be here. His presence here could only mean one thingChe knew what the future would bring. The incoherent words that followed from Tang Chuanwu further confirmed Lu Yang''s suspicions. With Lu Yang''s reassurance, Tang Chuanwu gradually calmed down. Master Lu, a major catastrophe is about to happen in the city. Everyone will become extremely indifferent. I don''t know what''s going on, but it must be related to the Ruthless Sect, he said. And the Skull Divine Sect''s Master, I don''t know how, but he''s resurrected and has become the White Skeleton Champion. The White Skeleton Champion is no match for you. Later on, two Elders and the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect showed up. That Vice Sect Hierarch is incredibly powerful; he even wanted to move Kaihuang City. Neither you nor Master Meng could match him. Also, Queer a Golden Core cultivator will abduct her. Lu Yang quietly listened to Tang Chuanwu''s description, then extended two fingers and looked into Tang Chuanwu''s eyes. I only have two questions. First, how did you come to know all of this? I can Tang Chuanwu began to speak, wanted to say Time Retrospection, but then suddenly remembered that once he said it, time would rewind again. Is it Time Retrospection? Lu Yang asked calmly. The chair clattered to the ground as Tang Chuanwu abruptly stood up, looking incredulously at Master Lu. Tang Chuanwu dared not confirm nor deny, worried that either answer might trigger the Time Retrospection. Immortal Fairy, what''s going on here? If Tang Chuanwu can perform Time Retrospection, why isn''t the Time Dao Fruit with him? Immortal Fairy Eternity had clearly checked; there was no Time Dao Fruit on Tang Chuanwu. Inside the Spiritual Space, Immortal Fairy Eternity sat cross-legged on the Lotus Platform, idly swinging a little foot back and forth. Hmm~ Since he doesn''t have the Time Dao Fruit, there''s another possibility. The user of the Time Dao Fruit might have applied its power to him. What do you mean? You remember what Immortal I told you, don''t you? If I wish, I can use the Eternity Dao Fruit to make everyone in the world immortal. Lu Yang recalled, You also said that the Dao Fruit itself represents a rule. Whether you apply that rule to yourself or to everyone else is entirely up to you. Immortal Fairy Eternity was pleased that Lu Yang remembered her words: The Time Dao Fruit works the same way. Its user can apply the ''Time Retrospection'' rule to this Tang fellow. So it''s like that, Lu Yang was astonished, he had only heard the Immortal talk about it casually and hadn''t given it much thought before. Now, seeing Tang Chuanwu possess such a heaven-defying ability, he realized Immortals indeed were extraordinary beings. It seems like my guess was correct; you do have the ability for Time Retrospection. Seeing Tang Chuanwu still hesitant, Lu Yang nodded, It seems you''re not unwilling to admit it, but rather you can''t say it out loud. Will you die, or will time rewind Never mind, that''s not important. Second question, before the Ruthless Sect appeared, you went through five reincarnations. Did anything happen to you that requires my help? Tang Chuanwu''s eyes widened in shock. Master Lu actually retained memories from his previous reincarnations! The reason he hadn''t mentioned the sand wolf attack was that he felt such an incident couldn''t be changed. After seeing Master Lu, all his previous thoughts were overturned. Yes, our team was attacked by sand wolves on the way to Lotus City, and only I survived and escaped! I see. Lu Yang finally understood why he was caught in the cycle of reincarnation today. He crossed his arms and propped up his head, Then let me ask you, are you willing to save them? I am willing! Lu Yang stood up and caressed the Green Peak Sword, it seemed this reincarnation had people coming over for nothing. Then you initiate time retrospection, and I will go rescue your team. As Lu Yang looked on in astonishment, Tang Chuanwu pulled out the dagger from his waist and stabbed directly into his chest without any hesitation. Tang Chuanwu suddenly awoke to find himself riding a camel, the conversation with Master Lu felt like a dream. Little Tang, what''s wrong? The medicine shop owner noticed something odd with Tang Chuanwu and signaled for the caravan to stop. Owner, the sand wolves have marked us, Tang Chuanwu calmly took out a string of Buddha Beads from his chest, snapping it with two fingers as he extracted it. I had the fortune of encountering Master Duanchen welcoming guests. These Buddha Beads were given to me by Master Duanchen, and they will alert me when danger is near. What?! Seeing Tang Chuanwu''s serious manner, the medicine shop owner did not doubt him. Facing a pack of sand wolves would mean almost certain death for a caravan like theirs. Don''t panic, let''s continue moving forward and not let the sand wolves notice anything unusual, Tang Chuanwu, experienced in dealing with sand wolves, gave instructions. We''ll hold off the pack. Someone will come to save us. If they showed a defensive stance now, the sand wolves would notice their failed ambush and attack directly. Continuing forward might delay their assault. Okay, okay. The medicine shop owner was flustered and had no choice but to follow his lead. The camel caravan slowly moved on. It''s the sand wolves! Suddenly, someone with sharp eyes shouted, and the team immediately fell into chaos. Sand wolves, with only their nostrils showing as they looked up from being buried in the sand, suddenly burst out of the desert and pounced on the caravan. Prepare yourselves! Don''t panic! The medicine shop owner drew his sword to defend. Tang Chuanwu, riding a camel and heading straight for the Wolf King, had his physique greatly enhanced by a drop of Lu Yang''s blood, which strengthened his tendons and bones. Coupled with the secret practice of Long Arm Boxing, his combat capabilities were far superior to the medicine shop owner. Even with Tang Chuanwu holding off the Wolf King, the rest of the people quickly found themselves in a standstill. Not that Tang Chuanwu was faring any better. He was, after all, just a mortal. How could he be a match for the Wolf King, with its Cultivation of Qi Consummation? Tang boy, where is this savior you mentioned! the medicine shop owner, running out of strength, shouted loudly. At this rate, none of them would be able to escape. Hearing the owner''s question, Tang Chuanwu''s expression became vacant for a moment. Why hadn''t Master Lu arrived yet? Was it because they were too far from Kaihuang City? Or was the last reincarnation just a hopeless dream? Would anybody really believe him? Seeing his opportunity, the Wolf King roared and lunged at Tang Chuanwu. Tang boy, watch out! Snapped back to reality, Tang Chuanwu quickly raised his defenses, but it was too late. The Wolf King bit his knife, knocking him off the camel. A man and a wolf wrestled in the sand. During the struggle, Tang Chuanwu''s strength began to wane. Suddenly, a surge of Sword Qi pierced the Wolf King''s head, with the sword tip stopping mere inches from Tang Chuanwu. Swish, swish, swishC The person was yet to arrive, but his sword was already at work. Sword Qi fell like rain over the desert, and the pack of sand wolves was impaled by each strike, killed in an instant. In just a moment, the entire wolf pack was decimated. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sword-wielding Immortal flew in with the sun behind him. Amidst the shocked gaze of onlookers, he landed and pulled Tang Chuanwu to his feet. I''m here. Chapter 1007 Chapter 1007: Chapter 106: It Just So Happens That We Have a Match for You Here Chapter 1007: Chapter 106: It Just So Happens That We Have a Match for You Here It''s Sword Immortal Lu! Initially, the medicine shop owner and the others were astonished to be suddenly saved by the sword qi. But after they got a clear look at Lu Yang''s appearance, their shock turned into wild joy. It was Sword Immortal Lu who saved us! What, still not fully awake? Lu Yang looked at Tang Chuanwu with a dazed expression, teasing him with a smile. I''m awake, I''m awake. Tang Chuanwu finally convinced himself that the events from the last reincarnation weren''t an illusion. They were real, and besides himself, someone else also had memories from the reincarnation and was on his side. Lu Yang picked up the Sand Wolf King with a pierced skull and examined it carefully. He remembered that on the way to Kaihuang City, he casually dealt with a pack of Sand Wolves and a Sand Wolf King. How could another one appear? I see now, wolf packs have a sense of territory. Since Old Meng and I killed the last batch of Sand Wolves, naturally another pack would migrate here. Two groups of Sand Wolves dying near Kaihuang City should mean that, for the time being, no packs would dare to take over here. However, I really didn''t expect your time reversal to be triggered by death. Lu Yang was forced to endure hundreds of reincarnations, which meant Tang Chuanwu had to experience death hundreds of times, whether voluntarily or not. Fairy, if death can serve as a condition for time retrospection, then how was Time Immortal assassinated in the past? That I don''t know. What powers a Causality Dao Fruit possesses is unknown to all. It could have been a temporary separation between Time Immortal and the Time Dao Fruit, or perhaps a reverse causality, anchoring the result of ''Time Immortal''s demise''? Alright then. Returning to reality, Lu Yang pulled out several wooden swords and asked the caravan. I have a bit of a fate with Chuanwu, so I''m taking him back to Kaihuang City. I heard you''re going to Lotus City to trade in medicinal materials. If you''re still going to Lotus City, you can take these wooden swords as amulets We''re going back, the medicine shop owner hurriedly said, having just stepped back from the brink of death. At this point, who would have the mind to trade? It was more important to go home and recuperate. Okay, then. Be safe on your way back. Lu Yang handed the wooden swords to the medicine shop owner, then pulled Tang Chuanwu onto the Sword Washing Pool and headed straight for Kaihuang City. The two landed at the entrance of Kaihuang City, and Lu Yang put away the Sword Washing Pool: You said before that a Gold Core Period Cultivator took a fancy to Cui Que''er and wanted to kidnap her? Yes. Do you remember what he looked like? I''ll never forget! Come on, take me to recognize the person. It wasn''t time yet. The Gold Core Cultivator who had kidnapped Cui Que''er hadn''t arrived in the slums. Tang Chuanwu searched around the slums for a while and finally found a sneaky figure, seemingly looking for someone. That''s him! Fang Wudi? Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, surprised to find out that the Gold Core Period Cultivator Tang Chuanwu mentioned was none other than Fang Wudi, ranked ninety-fifth on the land ranking. If there were no surprises in this competition, he would be the champion. Could it be that he took a liking to Cui Que''er when Qiaoqiao and Queer passed the arena? He probably took interest in Queer''s Profound Yin Body, said Immortal Fairy. This Fang has some kind of innate Venerate body, which is actually a lesser body constitution similar to the Pure Yang Constitution. Such constitutions either end like the Meng Family Kid, walking a dark path but achieving a respectable outcome, or they utilize Yin and Yang balancing methods to suppress the Yang Qi in the body, which leads to an average future. The Profound Yin Body, born on a Yin year, Yin month, and Yin day, counted as a special physique. Lu Yang had encountered a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator with this constitution during the celebrations in Qingzhou. The cultivator''s practice was not slow, lagging behind Lu Yang by only one major realm. Lu Yang had always regarded Cui Que''er as an ordinary person, not realizing she had this kind of constitution. Since the future Fang Wudi dared to kidnap Cui Que''er for cultivation practice, it implied this wasn''t his first time doing something similar. Fang Wudi. Who is calling me? Fang Wudi turned in surprise, only to see a large hand grasping his neck. Who are you? Fang Wudi released the oppressive aura of his golden core, and inside his dantian, a plump golden core hung in suspension; it was indeed a Supreme Golden Elixir from the ranks of the First-Grade Golden Cores. Fang Wudi, shocked, found that his prideful golden core was like a stone ox sinking into the sea, utterly unusable, and what he called the golden core''s oppressive force couldn''t even leave his body. The last time in the cycle of reincarnation, Fang Wudi, who couldn''t be harmed in the least by any of Tang Chuanwu''s myriad tactics, was easily subdued by Lu Yang, extinguished as effortlessly as one would crush an ant. Lu Yang, Lu Yang indifferently reported his name, and Fang Wudi''s eyes bulged round in utter disbelief. After all, Fang Wudi was ranked ninety-fifth on the Earth List and had a special status; handing him over to Master Duanchen might cause the master some trouble. But it didn''t matter; Lu Yang had a more suitable candidate in mind. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Calculating the time before he set out, Lu Yang had informed Old Meng about the troubles within Kaihuang City, and by now Old Meng should have caught everyone and taken them back to Kaihuang Temple; they had agreed to meet at the temple gate. True to expectations, Lu Yang arrived at the temple gate with Tang Chuanwu and Fang Wudi to see Meng Jingzhou just coming out. Back so soon? What did you go off to do in such a hurry? Here, take this person. Lu Yang tossed Fang Wudi to Meng Jingzhou. Who is this? This cycle had just begun, and before the tournament where Fang Wudi was to appear had started, Lu Yang had urged Meng Jingzhou to quickly handle the trouble, hence Meng Jingzhou did not recognize Fang Wudi. However, upon catching Fang Wudi, Meng Jingzhou could feel that he had a special constitution. His name is Fang Wudi, and he might be the first-place winner of this competition. He possesses an innate Venerate body, just like your Single Body Spiritual Root, both of which are of the Yang constitution. To balance Yin and Yang, he has probably coerced quite a few people. Master Duanchen did invite us both to act as judges to advise the top eight, so go ahead and give him your advice now. Oh? Meng Jingzhou''s eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at the trembling Fang Wudi, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth, Then leave him to me. I need to see Elder Brother Dai; I''ll see you later. Lu Yang took Tang Chuanwu inside the guest room of Kaihuang Temple and asked him to stay there quietly. Then Tang Chuanwu saw Lu Yang lie on the bed, suddenly losing all signs of life, and then just as suddenly, he came back to life. Soon after, a spatial gate opened, and Lu Yang stepped through it, disappearing. A while later, the spatial gate opened again, and Lu Yang returned, holding the Green Peak Sword, his spirit bright and fresh. Just like the sixth cycle, after the Forgetfulness Poison outbreak, Lu Yang informed Master Duanchen to take charge, and he and Old Meng acted in full view of the public, as their Bodhi clones self-destructed, leaving the citizens holding their breath. Two figures ascended to the sky, looking down at Lu Yang and his accomplice with indifference. The Meng Family uprooted all of our arrangements in Buddha Country, making it impossible for us to stay. Before we leave, wouldn''t it seem like the Ruthless Sect is too weak if we don''t do something? Lu Yang watched the two with great interest, Oh, from what you two are saying, it''s not only about meddling with the city''s people; you also want to deal with both of us? The two of you exposed our sect''s movements, making you the culprits. You don''t run back to Great Xia, instead, you brazenly continue to stay in Buddha Country; you really don''t know the meaning of death. Lu Yang watched the two Ruthless Sect Elders with a mocking smile, You two are at the Mid Integration Stage, but Old Meng and I are only at the Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit; how could we possibly be your match? However, it''s quite a coincidence that we happen to have someone here who is qualified to be your match. Lu Yang raised the Green Peak Sword, and a man wearing a deep blue robe stepped out from the small world of the Green Peak Sword. Elder Brother Dai, you must make a decision for the two of us brothers; it was the Ruthless Sect who came looking for us first. Chapter 1008 Chapter 1008: Chapter 1007: Crushing at Every Level Chapter 1008: Chapter 1007: Crushing at Every Level Dai Bufan glanced at Lu Yang, who stood honestly behind. People from the Ruthless Sect found you first? So how did you know the Ruthless Sect would come, and even knew to go back to the Sect to call for help? Dai Bufan moved his body, his bones making creaking sounds. He had been in charge of the Task Hall for years, rarely needing to lift a finger, but that did not mean he had grown weak. He had taken over the Task Hall from the Grand Elder early on, not only because the Grand Elder was lazy; the most important reason was his strength was sufficient for great responsibilities! Among his peers, except for Yun Zhi, he had never lost to anyone! It''s rare to encounter the Ruthless Sect, Dai Bufan felt somewhat nostalgic. Over the years, the members of the Ruthless Sect he had seen were souls barely clinging to life; a lively Ruthless Sect Elder like this was a first. Sky Change! Dai Bufan swiftly raised his hand towards the sky, and instantly dark clouds gathered, bringing a torrential rain that had not been seen in Kaihuang City for five hundred years, instantly cooling the city and the surrounding desert. He was a Water Spirit Root; this was his home field. Everywhere, the whole world seemed to become a realm of water. The citizens of Kaihuang City, who had lived so long, were seeing this version of Kaihuang City for the first time. Rivers in Reverse! The rainwater flowed through the street openings like thousands of streams, which, as if alive, turned into little flood dragons attacking the two Elders. Black Tortoise Shell! White Bone Flying Boat! Elders Bai Li Ting and Wu Shui had not expected Dai Bufan to cast his spells so quickly, and could hardly believe he was also at the Mid Integration Stage. The Black Tortoise Shell guarded in front of Elder Bai Li Ting, while Elder Wu Shui hid in the White Bone Flying Boat, using the boat''s hull to block. The little flood dragons were agile and versatile. They hit the Black Tortoise Shell, scattered into droplets, climbed along the shell''s surface, and then reformed into little flood dragons, besieging Bai Li Ting. Elder Wu Shui took out the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, numerous lost souls wailed, controlling the boat''s cannons to bombard the little flood dragons. The White Bone Flying Boat drifted and bobbed on the sea like a real ship, as well as crashing into rocks, shattering to pieces. The little flood dragons, after being dispersed, condensed again as if they had endless life. Whatever magic skill had been imbued in these little flood dragons, they could use their bodies as cages, imprisoning souls within. Even with ten thousand souls in Elder Wu Shui''s Ten Thousand Soul Banner, it couldn''t withstand such depletion. Elder Wu Shui''s cultivation techniques were also related to water, which was why he knew how fierce Dai Bufan under such conditions was, and that he must be contained! Here, I set the rule: ''Rain shall not fall in Kaihuang City''. Instantly, Kaihuang City turned into clear skies, and the little flood dragons made of rainwater also disappeared one by one. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A battle in the Body Integration Realm relies on setting up mutual restrictions with each rule established. But Dai Bufan, faced with the rule set by Elder Wu Shui to disperse the clouds and rain, showed no intention of countering with his own rule. He took out a red banner emblazoned with auspicious clouds; the moment the Five-colored Auspicious Cloud Banner was unfurled, countless intricate and beautiful characters flew from the banner, branding the void, layering one Array Method upon another. The Array Method had nine layers, named the Nine-layered Pagoda Formation. Once the Pagoda Formation was activated, the two Elders instantly bent over, unable to stand straight. Xuanwu Manifestation! Elder Bai Li Ting fused his spear with the Black Tortoise Shell, summoning the corpse of Xuan Wu, intending to break through the Great Formation with the weight of Xuan Wu. But the Xuan Wu corpse collided with the boundary of the Array Method, like hitting mud, unable to exert any strength. Dai Bufan charged into the Array Method, swinging the Five-colored Auspicious Cloud Banner like waving a club. Xuantian Axe! Thunder Fire Red Gold Fist! The two Elders each summoned an axe capable of splitting space, and a fist carrying a trace of the power of Heavenly Tribulation. Dai Bufan remained unmoved, not even raising an eyebrow, swinging the banner to strike, shattering the Xuantian Axe with a single blow, striking straight at Elder Wu Shui''s face, sending the two Elders scrambling for their teeth. No matter their sky-high abilities or methods to recover from injuries, they were of no use. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stood in Kaihuang Temple, looking up at the battle. Seeing their usually quiet Elder Brother Dai transformed into a fierce warrior slaughtering all around, they shivered with fear. This the first time you''ve seen Elder Brother Dai fight someone. He strikes so viciously. The two of them theoretically were on par with a Mid Integration Stage cultivator, but that was for an ordinary Mid Integration Stage cultivator. If they encountered a cultivator like Dai Bufan of the Integration Realm, they''d end up no better than these two Elders. An aged voice echoed throughout Kaihuang City. So young yet with such a cultivation level; you are no ordinary junior, he said. As the aged figure appeared, the Nine-layered Pagoda Formation collapsed on its own, and the two Elders finally found relief and quickly sought protection from the old man. Vice Sect Hierarch. Lou Nan? Dai Bufan held the Red Banner, his combat spirit unabated. Lou Nan, Vice Sect Hierarch of the Ruthless Sect, Early Tribulation Stage. All the people in the city have been poisoned, the cultivators are alright since they can detoxify themselves, but the commoners are frail and only I know the cure. If the poison in these people isn''t cured, they will die unnatural deaths within ten days. If you want the people of this city to live longer, you''d better hand them all over to me. As he spoke, Lou Nan released the aura of Passing Tribulation, pressing it all onto Dai Bufan alone, forcing him to transform his body into a water form to mitigate the burden. Quite a smart junior, Lou Nan contemplated whether to simply capture Dai Bufan as well. The antidote was known only to Lou Nan; neither Bai Liting nor Wu Shui knew it. If Dai Bufan wanted to save everyone in the city, he had to let Lou Nan take them all. Why is he insisting on taking the entire city''s people? Lu Yang wondered, it was the same during the previous reincarnations; Lou Nan had directly teleported Kaihuang City away. Immortal Fairy guessed casually while lying on the Lotus Platform, Perhaps he''s trying to condense the outline of a Dao Fruit. By observing the ruthless actions of the entire city for a long time, if he''s lucky enough to have an insight, he might have a chance to condense an outline of a Dao Fruit related to ruthlessness. Master Lu, what should we do? Tang Chuanwu was breaking out in a cold sweat. As Lou Nan appeared, even Dai Bufan, who seemed like a war god, had to struggle to maintain his stance and was powerless to resist. Could it be that they had to initiate the next reincarnation and seek a new method of breakthrough? Lu Yang smiled at Tang Chuanwu, Don''t worry, I have plenty of people on my side. With that, he shot into the sky, standing side by side with Dai Bufan, firmly raising the Green Peak Sword. Want to take the entire city''s people? Did you ask my sword? Mid-stage Transforming Spirit, Lou Nan would have laughed if he weren''t in the Merciless State of Mind. Could a mid-stage Transforming Spirit reverse the heavens? Take my sword! Lu Yang raised the Green Peak Sword high, the swordsmanship majestic. As the sword fell, a small world opened, and a Great Snow Mountain large enough to cover the entire Kaihuang City floated out from the small world, directly knocking Lou Nan away. If previously Dai Bufan''s calling of the wind and summoning of the rain had merely cooled down Kaihuang City, the appearance of the Great Snow Mountain turned it cold. Two silhouettes flew out from the Great Snow Mountain, one tall, one petite. The tall silhouette sneered at Lou Nan, Calling everyone ''junior'' so freely, boy, are you that old? The Merciless Poison, is it that hard to cure? the petite figure scoffed. When Lou Nan saw the faces of the two, he immediately broke out of his Merciless State of Mind, his earlier strategizing demeanor completely vanished. Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Chasing Moon True Person! Two Semi-Immortals! Run! Lou Nan turned to flee, and just as he was about to take Kaihuang City with him, a door appeared in front of him, teleporting him back to his original position. Thinking of running? Did you get my permission? Chapter 1009 Chapter 1009: Chapter 1008: As We Belong to the Righteous Path, We Don''t Need to Talk About the Morality of the Martial World Chapter 1009: Chapter 1008: As We Belong to the Righteous Path, We Don''t Need to Talk About the Morality of the Martial World Although Lu Yang didn''t know how to resolve the Forgetfulness Poison, he knew there was someone who definitely could. For instance, the Chasing Moon True Person who possessed the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo. The last time he reincarnated and returned to his Sect to call for help, he had asked Chasing Moon True Person if she could detoxify it, and she said that although she was not proficient in pharmacology, she could directly use the Rule Power of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to detoxify. Chasing Moon True Person snapped her fingers, and the effect range of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo spread throughout the entire city, causing everyone to shiver in unison, and they recovered. You, you Lou Nan realized that no matter what kind of Spatial Divine Ability he used, he couldn''t escape the confines of Kaihuang City. This was not surprising, as Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s mastery of the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit wasn''t challenged by enemies trying to flee. No matter how many escape methods the enemy had, how could they possibly escape from the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit? Us? What about us? Chasing Moon True Person looked at Lou Nan with a smile that was not quite a smile. Upon seeing the smile of Chasing Moon True Person, Lou Nan felt as if his heart was harshly seized, his panic immensely magnified as if he was still a mere mortal who had fallen into the deep sea, eroded by the dark waters, with no sense of direction. Just one face-to-face encounter, and Lou Nan had already fallen prey to Chasing Moon True Person''s move, totally unaware of it himself. Great Black Sky Splitting Palm! Seeing that he couldn''t escape, Lou Nan was forced to stake everything in one last struggle, as two huge black palms tore open the sky, with ancient Divine Demons hissing between the clouds. The entire city was restless, and even though they did not understand the combat methods of High Level Cultivators, they could see the severity of this move. If this palm strike were to land, the entire Kaihuang City would be reduced to nothing! Mystic Yellow Finger. Facing this terrifying attack, Vast Sea Daoist Lord, calm and composed, extended a finger swathed in the Mystic Yellow two energies, and poked towards the sky, dwarfed by the two giant black palms, this finger seemed too small to be seen. But the moment the finger collided with the giant hand, it met an obstruction like the world''s barrier, unable to be pressed down any further. Lou Nan gritted his teeth and sweated profusely, having exerted his full strength, yet compared to Vast Sea Daoist Lord, who seemed as calm as a breeze, this palm strike didn''t seem terrifying at all. Putting aside Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s Semi-Immortal status, he was also a great power at the Pass Tribulation Peak, Lou Nan was merely at the Early Tribulation Stage, how could he possibly contend against him? Ultimate Cold Intent. The Moonlight Power condensed into snowflakes and scattered over the human realm, bringing an extreme coldness, falling on the huge black palms. Every spot where a snowflake landed quickly turned into ice, even Lou Nan, who was casting the spell, indirectly felt this severe cold through his magic skills. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But in just a moment, the huge black palms turned to ice blocks, and with a slight push from Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s finger, a crack opened in the palm and quickly spread throughout the entire hand. CrashC The ice-block encased giant hand shattered and fell, a spatial vortex appeared below, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord shifted it all to the East Sea. Leaving aside the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, Chasing Moon True Person could call herself an old veteran at the Transmission Tribulation Stage. Lou Nan panted heavily, not expecting this move to cause no obstacles for the two of them but also due to the collapse of the technique, even he, the spellcaster, suffered a backlash. Did I give you the time to catch your breath? Vast Sea Daoist Lord stood with his hands behind his back, casually speaking, and drew an invisible line across half of the city towards Lou Nan. Lou Nan''s hair stood on end, feeling a crisis impending, but was clueless about where the attack would come from. Dodge! In a hurry, Lou Nan dodged, only to see a horizontal line appear at his waist, his lower body not responding to commands, and still remaining in place. Spatial techniques! Lou Nan finally understood what Vast Sea Daoist Lord had doneChe had used spatial slicing techniques to bisect himself at the waist! Combat Star Shift! Lou Nan roared, igniting his Essence Blood to wield the Combat Star Shift capable of transferring injuries, risking his Essence Blood to rejoin his bisected halves. Anger. Chasing Moon True Person issued an order to Lou Nan, whose recovery fueled an uncontrollable rage, charging at Vast Sea Daoist Lord like a crazed bull. Lou Nan''s palm displayed the Five Elements Spells, each finger conjuring one of the spells, too powerful for other Early Tribulation Stage Cultivators to withstand directly. Haha, now this is interesting. Vast Sea Daoist Lord laughed ceaselessly, as Lou Nan, dodging repeatedly since the fight began, wasn''t fully concentrating on the battle but instead frantically sought a way to escape. How could that make for a satisfying fight? Blood Sacrifice Sky Fist! Lou Nan''s originally pallid hair unexpectedly turned black strand by strand, signaling a return to youthful vigor at the peak of his power. Wisps of blood circled around him, his fists swollen red, appearing soaked with fresh blood like a monstrous criminal. Dragon Subduing Wood. Just as Lou Nan''s fist was about to connect with Vast Sea Daoist Lord, a piece of wood shot out right beneath him, striking his chin and knocking out several of his teeth. Then, more and more pieces of Dragon Subduing Wood materialized from thin air, battering Lou Nan back and forth like a ball, robbing him of any opportunity to cast his moves. These were Dragon Subduing Woods cultivated by Vast Sea Daoist Lord, incredibly tough, typically stored in an Alternative Space and summoned as needed. Those unfamiliar with spatial fluctuations couldn''t detect how the Dragon Subduing Woods were summoned. I''ve had enough! Lou Nan bellowed, erupting with a terrifying aura, blasting away the Dragon Subduing Woods. Let''s have a real fight if you''re capable! After being emboldened by his emotions, Lou Nan became irritable, even forgetting the vast gap between him and Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Myriad Ghosts Dharma Aspect! Lou Nan manifested his unique Dharma Aspect, towering a thousand feet with resentment swirling around it, obscuring the sunlight. This Dharma Aspect was composed of thousands of Fierce Ghosts, each capable of causing immense damage to villages and cities if they escaped to the human world. Is that all? Vast Sea Daoist Lord clasped his hands and twirled them as if wringing a towel. The space around Lou Nan, hidden within the Dharma Aspect, twisted like two giant hands squeezing his body, twisting it into a twister shape. Having lost their master''s control, the Dharma Aspect composed of tens of thousands of Fierce Ghosts collapsed thunderously, the ghosts scattering in all directions. Frostfall. Chasing Moon True Person whispered gently, exhaling a breath of icy chill, so cold that even spirits could be frozen. Though the tens of thousands of Fierce Ghosts possessed great divine abilities, they were no different from ordinary spirits in front of Chasing Moon True Person. When exposed to her Frostfall Chill, they instantly turned into icy chunks, still maintaining their menacing gestures. Done. Vast Sea Daoist Lord concluded the battle with a spatial cage. The spatial cage, invisible and intangible, showed nothing around Lou Nan. Yet, should Lou Nan try to escape in any direction, no matter how far he ran, he would be transported back to the starting point. Seeing Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Chasing Moon True Person descend to Kaihuang Temple, Lu Yang hurried forward to greet them. The master has worked hard, the real person has worked hard. What hard work? Next time there''s a situation like this, remember to call me, I''m ready to serve anytime, Vast Sea Daoist Lord expressed with great joy, rarely having the chance to demonstrate his skills before the public. Lu Yang heaved a sigh of relief. He had been worried that calling upon two Semi-Immortals to deal with a mere Early Tribulation Stage Cultivator might seem like overdoing it to the master. As if seeing through Lu Yang''s concerns, Vast Sea Daoist Lord advised, For us on the Righteous Path to deal with the Demon Path, overwhelming the weak with the strong and bullying them is necessary. Chapter 1010 Chapter 1010: Chapter 1009: The Method of Refining the Oblivion Pill Chapter 1010: Chapter 1009: The Method of Refining the Oblivion Pill Senior Chasing Moon, should we put Great Snow Mountain back into the sword? Lu Yang cautiously asked, knowing that storing Great Snow Mountain within the Green Peak Sword''s small world would require the personal intervention of Chasing Moon True Person. Having such a massive snow mountain floating above Kaihuang City was certainly impressive, but it was also quite frightening. Is it over? Chasing Moon True Person asked indifferently, somewhat reluctant in his heart, as it was rare for him to come out. Seeing the concern in Chasing Moon True Person''s eyes, Lu Yang quickly bowed his head and said, If I store Great Snow Mountain in my Green Peak Sword, then the area around me can be considered part of Great Snow Mountain''s domain, and all you need to do, Senior Chasing Moon, is not stray too far from me. That works as well. Chasing Moon True Person showed a reluctant expression, acquiescing to Lu Yang''s suggestion. Is it, is it already resolved? Tang Chuanwu could hardly dare to breathe during the battle, anxious and uneasy. This was a Transcendance Tribulation Stage supreme powerhouse, and he was subdued just like that? It''s resolved. Lu Yang stretched lazily, thinking that despite all the unexpected occurrences during the Buddha Bathing Festival, in the end, everything had been dealt with. You have all worked hard, benefactors. Master Duanchen hurriedly came out to give thanks. Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Chasing Moon True Person, Dai Bufan the stature of each person here was so great it was boundless; even the Western Paradise Temple would have to receive them with the highest standard of ceremonial rites. I''m sorry, Master Duanchen, for turning the Buddha Bathing Festival into this state, Lu Yang apologized, as after the successive battles, there was no doubt that the festival could no longer go on. It doesn''t matter, it''s good that everyone is safe. Even though this year''s Buddha Bathing Festival had to be abruptly suspended, Master Duanchen could envision that the battle in Kaihuang City, featuring the capture of the Ruthless Sect''s Vice Sect Hierarch by two Semi-Immortals, alongside the participation of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, would definitely become a widely told tale. In this story, Kaihuang City was undoubtedly an inextricable part of the narrative. This way, would Kaihuang City still worry about not being famous enough, or not having enough visitors to Kaihuang Temple? The impact of this year''s Buddha Bathing Festival exceeded Master Duanchen''s original expectations by more than tenfold. Master Duanchen, we will take our leave, Lu Yang bowed as he bid farewell. Chuanwu, would you like to come back with us to Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang asked, since he knew about Tang Chuanwu''s Time Retrospection ability, it was out of the question to leave him in Kaihuang City. If other Immortals discovered him, that would be problematic. Can I bring my sister and Queer? Tang Chuanwu asked nervously, as what he was most concerned about were these two, for whom he had cycled through reincarnation countless times. Yes, Lu Yang replied, aware of Tang Chuanwu''s worries. Tang Chuanwu breathed a sigh of relief, as this was the first time things had gone so smoothly since he had acquired the Time Retrospection ability. Luckily, he had encountered Master Lu. Meng Jingzhou was surprised and secretly messaged Lu Yang, Old Lu, what''s the situation with this kid, and why are we taking him to the Sect? It involves the Dao Fruit of an Immortal. Meng Jingzhou grew even more surprised, How did you get involved with an Immortal again? Get lost, as if I wanted this. Grandmaster, Seniors, what about you two? Wait a moment. Vast Sea Daoist Lord raised his hand to signal, then activated his embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit. Two elders from the Ruthless Sect screamed miserably as they fell out from a spatial black hole, also confined within a spatial prison. These two elders fled in a panic after seeing the vice hierarch''s defeat, not realizing they had already been marked by Vast Sea Daoist Lord and couldn''t escape even if they tried. Vast Sea Daoist Lord flicked his finger, and three spatial cages were sent into the Green Peak Sword''s small world, You all go back, I have to make a trip to the East Sea. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at Vast Sea Daoist Lord with odd expressions. Master, is your trip to the East Sea really for official matters? The snow mountain is in your sword, I''ll follow you, Chasing Moon True Person said, barely stopping short of openly saying he wanted to stay outside a bit longer. Can''t we ask the master to teleport us back? Meng Jingzhou quietly asked. It would be so convenient. Lu Yang gave Meng Jingzhou a glare, Do you want us to have an exit record without an entry record? Lu Yang and his group separately found Tang Qiaoqiao and Cui Que''er. With Tang Qiaoqiao, it was easy to handle; as siblings, wherever Tang Chuanwu went, she would follow. As for Goodman Cui, upon hearing that his daughter was going to Great Xia, he was extremely reluctant to let her go but also knew that this was her opportunity and could not obstruct her. He bid farewell to Cui Que''er with a heavy heart. Miss Que''er has a Profound Yin Body. Our sect does not have extensive research on this aspect. Keeping her at Seek Dao Sect would have been a delay. Lu Yang turned to ask Chasing Moon True Person standing nearby, Senior Chasing Moon, can you send Miss Que''er to the Fairy Palace? I can, but she will need to undergo the Fairy Palace''s entry trial. Of course, Lu Yang trusted Cui Que''er''s character. The group made their way through the desert and safely returned to Great Xia, back to Seek Dao Sect. Since the journey from Kaihuang City to Seek Dao Sect was long, and they were accompanying three ordinary people, this return trip was even slower than the outbound journey. Bai Ye also appeared for a few nights during the journey, learning that as long as the Great Snow Mountain was placed inside the Green Peak Sword, he could leave with Lu Yang, he was grinning from ear to ear. Lu Yang arranged for someone to send Cui Que''er to Laurel Fairy Palace, along with an item from Chasing Moon True Person as a token. Dai Bufan returned to the Task Hall, quite satisfied with the trip to Kaihuang City. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior Brother Lu was in such a rush to contact me, I thought something might happen, but it was just an Early Tribulation Stage Cultivator wait, when did I start looking down on Early Tribulation Stage Cultivators? After settling Tang Chuanwu and his sister, placing the Great Snow Mountain behind Sky Gate Mountain as usual, Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain and took out the Green Peak Sword. With a flash of cold light from the Green Peak Sword, Eldest Senior Sister walked out of the small world. Lu Yang was concerned that something might go wrong with the heart of Kaihuang City, like an Immortal cloaking the city and preventing him from summoning Eldest Senior Sister. So he simply invited Eldest Senior Sister into the Green Peak Sword as well. Unfortunately, no such incident occurred along the way. You brought Tang Chuanwu back just like that? Yun Zhi raised her eyebrows, puzzled by the intentions of the Time Dao Fruit user, wondering why they would grant Tang Chuanwu this ability. She had thought Tang Chuanwu was connected to the Time Dao Fruit user and anticipated some obstacles during their return. On the road, Lu Yang had already asked Tang Chuanwu how he came to possess the ability of Time Retrospection. Tang Chuanwu shook his head; he had no idea where this power came from. After all, it was a power that activated upon death. Perhaps Tang Chuanwu was born with this ability, but it was only half a year ago when he accidentally died that he discovered his ability to rewind time. Oh, Junior Brother, did you want the recipe for the Oblivion Pill? Yun Zhi took out three spatial cages from the Green Peak Sword''s small world, which contained the Vice Sect Hierarch and two Elders. On the way, I took the liberty of interrogating them. It''s easy to deal with the ingredients and their proportions. The only problem is that someone needs to ingest the raw materials, use the human body as a Pill Furnace for Refinement, and the solidified blood that flows out is the Oblivion Pill. As expected, Lu Yang had roughly guessed the result from the conversations between the two Elders. This was going to be problematic. They, Seek Dao Sect C a Righteous Sect C couldn''t possibly use ordinary people to refine the medicine. Suddenly, Lu Yang''s gaze flickered to the three Ruthless Sect members. Hey, we can just feed the raw materials to these three and then drain their blood. This is Body Integration Realm, and Transcendance Tribulation Stage blood we''re talking about. The Oblivion Pills refined from it could even be used by Integration Period Cultivators! Chapter 1011 Chapter 1011: Chapter 1110: Specialty of the Buddha Country Chapter 1011: Chapter 1110: Specialty of the Buddha Country So it seems, indeed it can be done. Yun Zhi nodded slowly after careful consideration. Right? Seeing Eldest Senior Sister supporting his idea, Lu Yang became more and more excited. We only knew before to use prisoners'' bodies for Refining and their souls to create Spirit Devices. But in recent years, there have been more and more prisoners in Captive Peak, and our Sect''s magic artifacts are plentiful enough; we don''t really need to refine any for the time being. Just right, we can make use of the remaining physical bodies of the prisoners in Captive Peak and refine their blood into Elixirs. Moreover, they are all at Integration Period and Transcendance Tribulation Stage, with exceptionally strong self-healing abilities. Inhale a couple of breaths of Spiritual Energy, and the blood that flowed out will return. The main source of income for the Seek Dao Sect is Refining Pills, but even so, the Sect could not mass-produce Elixirs for Integration Period Cultivators to use; they were all refined by the Seventh Elder and a few of his disciples. Now, thankfully, making the Oblivion Pill doesn''t even require the use of a Pill Furnace, just feeding the medicine and drawing bloodCquite convenient. Depending on the dilution degree of the blood, it can be used by anyone ranging from Body Integration Great Powers to ordinary people. There''s one more thing, Meng Junzi encountered the Grey Immortal while searching for the untraceable Yingtian Immortal in Buddha Country. Ah? Lu Yang exclaimed in surprise. He had heard that Meng Junzi had fought with an Immortal in Buddha Country, but he thought it was with the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord or The Controller of the Great Yu Dynasty. It turned out to be with Ashy Bean. He''s still alive? There was no doubt about Ashy Bean''s fighting strength. Even the alliance of the Four Ancient Immortals might not find it an easy fight, and going solo would be even more life-threatening. Didn''t the Yingtian Immortal have to abandon his body to escape death? The Qilin Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong have yet to show up probably because they too are hiding from Ashy Bean. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Still alive. From Meng Junzi''s description, it seems that the Grey Immortal intentionally let him go. Yun Zhi recounted Meng Junzi''s encounter with Ashy Bean, primarily for Fairy Eternity, with Lu Yang just listening in. Fairy Eternity emerged from behind Lu Yang, wrapped her arms, and nodded, Those who have seen her forget about her existence; I have not yet seen any Immortal with such a characteristic. It doesn''t sound like any Divine Ability or magic skill. It''s probably a sign that she is approaching ''Transcendence.'' It seems that the path she''s taking is the right oneCachieving Transcendence is about severing Causality and erasing one''s sense of existence. She forged an identity and deceived that Meng guy, so does that mean ''faking one''s identity'' won''t generate Causality with others? This was also unknown to Fairy Eternity. The Realm that Ashy Bean is in has never been achieved by any Immortal from antiquity to the present. This method of avoiding Causality is most likely something Ashy Bean figured out on her own. Then I will go and talk to the Seventh Elder first, to discuss the specifics of refining the Oblivion Pill. Watching the silhouette of Eldest Senior Sister, carrying three empty space cages, walking away, Lu Yang frowned. Strange, I feel like I''ve forgotten something. That shouldn''t be right. He found Tang Chuanwu, captured the Vice Sect Hierarch of the sect without an invitation, this trip to Buddha Country was very successful. Second-in-command, you''re back from Buddha Country? Yun Mengmeng heard about Lu Yang''s return and immediately ran over. Lu Yang inwardly cursedCbad luck, finally realizing what he had forgotten; he forgot to bring back specialties from Buddha Country! But then again, it seems like there really wasn''t anything worth bringing back from Buddha Country as a specialty. Doudou? Where are the specialties? Yun Mengmeng asked with excitedly wringing hands. Lu Yang broke into a cold sweat, trying to phrase his words delicately, Well, Sister Mengmeng, I had intended to bring back some local specialties for you, but there was a bit of an accident Fairy Eternity, ever so understanding, stepped up to provide cover for Lu Yang, Of course, there are specialties, but it''s not something specific. It''s a special cooking method from Buddha CountryCDoudou. Little Yang specifically requested that I learn this cooking method to impress you with my skills, Third Boss. Immortal, I Little Yang, there''s no need to explain. I understand your concerns. Don''t worry, you know full well my learning abilities. I assure you the Doudou I make will be authentic in flavor. Second-in-command, really? Yun Mengmeng''s eyes sparkled as she looked at Lu Yang when she heard both the Chief Housekeeper and the Second-in-command care so much about her. Facing Yun Mengmeng''s innocent gaze, Lu Yang couldn''t bring himself to deny it and could only nod his head. At that moment, no matter how unpalatable the Buddha Country gruel might be, Lu Yang was hoping that the Fairy would keep it authentic. May the Worldly Venerable bless oh no, I mean may Eldest Senior Sister bless me. Sky Gate Mountain had a kitchen used by Fairy Eternity during Ancient Times, and Eldest Senior Sister had kindly stocked it with plenty of ingredients. Fairy Eternity told Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng to wait outside as she marched into the kitchen, ready to strut her stuff. Her soul was strong enough to touch physical objects. Second-in-command, what all did you do in Buddha Country? Yun Mengmeng asked out of boredom as they waited for Fairy Eternity to cook. Lu Yang said earnestly, On the surface, my trip to Buddha Country was for pleasure, but in reality, I received intelligence about Wu Qing''s presence there. I used that as a cover to carry out a thorough and detailed investigation in Buddha Country Yun Mengmeng listened attentively, not expecting the Second-in-command''s trip to Buddha Country to involve so much consideration. When she heard about the Second-in-command''s exquisite plans, she could not help but exclaim admiringly, That''s amazing! Here we go, my specially-made gruel is ready. Fairy Eternity floated out two plates of gruel with her mind. It smells so good! Yun Mengmeng sniffed, and though she had tasted many delicious foods over the three years since she arrived in the outside world, none were as fragrant as the Chief Housekeeper''s gruel. Of course, this is made by me, even Yingtian Immortal and the others have praised my cooking skills. Little Yang, you eat too. Fairy Eternity handed the other plate of gruel to Lu Yang. She was always fair in her actions, not favoring anyone. Since she had made gruel for Yun Mengmeng, she couldn''t neglect the Second-in-command. Lu Yang shivered, Why do I have a share too? Lu Yang was inwardly torn and didn''t dare to eat right away, stealthily glancing at Yun Mengmeng beside him. Yun Mengmeng ate a spoonful of the gruel with a smile, making satisfied noises and continuing to eat spoonful after spoonful. Lu Yang was utterly astonished; could it be that Fairy Eternity outperformed herself this time, and it was actually delicious? He finally made up his mind, ate a spoonful of the gruel, and immediately felt sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty flavors overwhelm him, his head becoming dizzy. With a bang, Lu Yang''s head hit the table. He saw Yun Mengmeng, who looked as if she was drunk, stand up unsteadily, giggling and pointing at Lu Yang. Eh, why are there three Second-in-commands? Sister Mengmeng, you were poisoned, why didn''t you say so earlier? If I had known, I wouldn''t have eaten it After an unknown amount of time, Lu Yang woke up from his deep slumber, his head foggy and aching fiercely: What just happened? Fairy Eternity kindly looked after the Dynasty''s senior official: Little Yang, you''re too tired from your trip to Buddha Country; you fell asleep halfway through your meal. Oh, then I''ll continue eating What just happened? Little Yang, you''re too tired from your trip to Buddha Country; you fell asleep halfway through your meal. Oh, then I''ll continue eating Chapter 1012 Chapter 1012: Chapter 1011 Whose Advice to Follow? Chapter 1012: Chapter 1011 Whose Advice to Follow? Lu Yang had a very long dream, and although he couldn''t recall what he dreamt about, he remembered that he had been cursed by an Immortal and had fallen into an endless cycle of reincarnations. That''s not right, he brought Tang Chuanwu back, so why was there still reincarnation? Once he realized this, Lu Yang''s mind gradually woke up, and he suddenly lifted his head, his eyes full of confusion. What happened just now, how had he fallen asleep, and why couldn''t he remember anything? Why had it gotten dark? And why was there a warm sensation in his stomach, had he made another breakthrough? The diligent Fairy Eternity had already cleaned up the dishes and wiped the table, everything was just as it had been before Lu Yang started eating, quietly waiting for Lu Yang to wake up. Every time Little Yang woke up, he would take a bite and then fall back asleepCthis cycle repeated many times. After finishing a bowl of porridge, Little Yang finally slept soundly. Even fighting off sleepiness to eat his own porridge proved just how delicious his cooking was. You have experienced too many cycles of reincarnation in Buddha Country, and while your physical body hasn''t been affected much, your spirit has taken a great toll. Look, you fell asleep just now. Is that so? Lu Yang felt he wasn''t as tired as Fairy Eternity described. Where''s Sister Mengmeng? Lu Yang faintly remembered her being here. Oh, she danced away. Lu Yang showed a puzzled expression, vaguely grasping a clue, but he had just woken up and wasn''t very clear-headed, his mind working slowly. By the way, Fairy, do you know any body refining techniques? When Lu Yang fought with the Ruthless Sect Elder, he realized that even though his physique was far superior to his peers, he was still vastly outmatched when facing an Integration Period Cultivator. It would be best to cover this weakness. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What''s so hard about refining the body? The simplest way is to get struck by lightning. It so happens we know people here; Little Yang, you can choose any kind of Thunder Tribulation you want. Is there another way? Lu Yang thought that cultivation should be progressive, there was no need to be so aggressive. Immortal Fairy has a unique body refining technique that has never been taught to outsiders. Before obtaining the Eternity Dao Fruit, Fairy Eternity did not rely on self-detonation to fight her enemies but on her unique body refining technique to compete with the great ancient geniuses, enjoying unrivaled glory. What is it? The Pill Furnace body refining methodCthrowing you into a pill furnace, repeatedly roasting you with True Fire, and then adding various medicinal herbs into the furnace, allowing you to absorb the medicinal properties of these herbs amid the flames. Doing this for forty-nine days straight, you''ll see initial results. If you think that''s not intense enough, you could burn for a hundred days. Is there another method? Lu Yang felt like asking Fairy Eternity for cultivation methods might not have been a wise decision. Lu Yang rarely asked Fairy Eternity for advice, and she was brimming with confidence and eagerness. Ah, don''t be so picky, the body refining techniques of Immortal Fairy aren''t something just anyone is qualified to enjoy. You should be secretly delighted. Fairy Eternity, without further discussion, took possession of Lu Yang and controlled his body to walk into the Fairy''s kitchen. In the kitchen stood a three-legged pill furnace, its walls carved with nine dragons, four phoenixes, and other ancient beasts, clearly invaluable. Why is there a pill furnace here?! What do you mean? Isn''t it very normal to cook with a pill furnace? Fairy Eternity said matter-of-factly, feeling that Little Yang was too naive. She controlled Lu Yang''s body to lift the furnace lid and climb inside. Fairy Eternity snapped her fingers, and a raging fire blazed beneath the pill furnace, the unique Immortal Fairy Fire belonging to the Fairy. The Laurel Fairy Palace used the Immortal Fairy Fire, a relic from Ancient Times, for refining pills, refining tools, and heating hot springsCa shared treasure among all the elders and disciples of the Fairy Palace. Yet, Lu Yang had the privilege of enjoying the Immortal Fire alone, a luxury only afforded to high-ranking officials of the Great Bean Dynasty! With a mere thought from Fairy Eternity, the ingredientsCor rather, medicinal herbsCnear the kitchen wall began to float, orderly flying into the pill furnace. Immortal Fairy Eternity was indeed a master at cooking; as the herbs entered the Pill Furnace and were scorched by the Immortal Fire, they instantly vaporized and then condensed into a few drops of Spiritual Liquid. These few drops of Spiritual Liquid represented the most essential part of the herb, with all impurities already removed C a pill refining technique only top-tier Pill Grandmasters could employ. More and more herbs flew into the Pill Furnace, turning into boiling Spiritual Liquid, merging with each other, some adhering to the furnace walls, some sinking to the bottom. Done, all that''s left is to cook. Immortal Fairy Eternity borrowed and returned in kind, restoring control of the body back to Lu Yang. Previously seized by possession, Lu Yang had not yet felt it; now, as he regained his physical body, he immediately sensed the horrifying high temperature of the Pill Furnace. Some kind of restriction had been placed on the furnace, preventing flight, leaving Lu Yang hopping back and forth with his burning feet. And there were drops of boiling Spiritual Liquid spilling onto his body, causing a piercing pain. AhC Lu Yang''s screams could be heard coming from the Pill Furnace; the pain caused him to crash against the furnace walls, but the Pill Furnace was as heavy as a mountain, clearly not something Lu Yang could move. God knows how long it had been, maybe a quarter of an hour, perhaps a day; Lu Yang was scorched until he completely lost the ability to perceive time. Junior Brother, your idea is indeed feasible. After getting confirmation from the Seventh Elder, Yun Zhi sent the three members of the Ruthless Sect to Captive Peak to gradually bleed out. Returning to Sky Gate Mountain and hearing the screams coming from the Fairy Kitchen, she hurriedly went to investigate. Upon entering the kitchen and seeing the burning Pill Furnace, Yun Zhi instantly understood what her Junior Brother was doing. This must be the Fairy''s method. Yun Zhi opened the furnace door and pulled Lu Yang out. Lu Yang''s clothes had already turned to ash, and he himself was scorched black, looking like charred wood; only when he spoke could one discern where his mouth was by his teeth. Eldest Senior Sister Upon seeing his Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang looked as if he had seen his savior. Then Lu Yang heard the Eldest Senior Sister chastise the Immortal Fairy Eternity, who was enjoying the show, Fairy, how can one take shortcuts in Body Refinement? Merely placing oneself in the Pill Furnace to cook, what if it leaves behind hidden dangers for the future? To refine the body, one must train under heavy loads, endure to strengthen the sinews and bones, train until one cannot get up, wring out every bit of strength from the body, and yet still continue to cultivate. Only then can the physical limits be broken, and this is the proper technique of Body Refining. The charred Lu Yang''s complexion instantly turned pale as memories long suppressed surged in his heart. In the year when he had just entered the Sect, the Eldest Senior Sister, to lay a solid foundation for him, endured day and night refining his body, only letting him go when he reached Foundation Establishment. That time was so painful it made him feel worse than death, and the mere thought made him shiver. The Eldest Senior Sister''s Body Refining technique was by no means lighter than the Fairy''s. About matters concerning Lu Yang, Immortal Fairy Eternity would not show weakness, This is this Immortal''s Body Refining Technique, how could there be any flaws? Look, isn''t this Immortal just fine? Yun Zhi spoke earnestly, Body Refinement should follow the proper path. Looking for shortcuts could harm Junior Brother. My Body Refining method has no issues. The orthodox Body Refining technique is the Righteous Path. Little Yang, whose advice will you take? Junior Brother, whose advice will you take? Immortal Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi both looked down at Lu Yang, who was sprawled on the ground, still unable to recover his breath. Lu Yang looked up, his eyes glistening with tears, his face a picture of utter despair. Can I choose neither? Chapter 1013 Chapter 1013: Chapter 1012 A Beautiful Day Begins Chapter 1013: Chapter 1012 A Beautiful Day Begins Well, I think I don''t really need to pursue the Art of Body Refining too much; I''m quite content with how I am now, Lu Yang whispered, shivering like a cold-stricken quail, unable to look directly into the eyes of his Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy. It wasn''t a matter of not wanting to offend either of them, but rather that choosing either option would likely cost him his life. However, it was clear that neither Fairy Eternity nor Yun Zhi had any intention of letting him off the hook. How can that be acceptable? The Art of Body Refining is extremely important for cultivators. Look at this Immortal''s own bodyCoh, I do not presently have a physical form, but when I did, why do you think I was able to dominate the ancient times? It''s because this Immortal''s cultivation had no weaknesses, whether it was Divine Abilities, magic skills, or physical tempering, I had everything, Fairy Eternity spoke from her own experience. Fairy Eternity made her case. The Fairy elder speaks sensible words, Yun Zhi nodded in agreement. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang felt a tingling in his scalp, realizing that he had no way to bypass this challenge and would need to find another method. The Body Refining Technique that the Fairy and Eldest Senior Sister possess must certainly be among the top in the world. What I mean is, is there a way to combine these two techniques? For instance, Eldest Senior Sister''s orthodox Body Refinement practices involve toughening the sinews and bones, breaking through the physical limits, whereas Fairy, you refine the body in a pill furnace to help me absorb the essence of medicinal herbs. We could have me absorb the essence of medicinal herbs through taking a medicinal bath, using the essence to break through my body''s limits, and supplement that with appropriate exercise to improve absorption efficiency. Lu Yang remembered that when his Eldest Senior Sister first taught him cultivation, it involved training by day and soaking in a medicinal bath by night. Combining the two methods, there would be no need for toughening sinews and bones, no pill furnace for body refiningCjust soaking in a medicinal bath would suffice! Fairy Eternity gave a soft exclamation of surprise, her eyes brightening: Combining the two methods? That''s an approach I hadn''t considered; it could be worth a try. Eldest Senior Sister appeared thoughtful, persuaded by Lu Yang''s proposal: To take the best of both worlds, it does sound like an effective plan. A beautiful day began. Lu Yang woke up from his bed and went to the back of Sky Gate Mountain, namely Great Snow Mountain, and with a heave, he carried it and started running laps around Sky Gate Mountain, quickly becoming so exhausted that he was gasping for breath. Chasing Moon True Person, who lived on Great Snow Mountain, accompanied Lu Yang''s running, jostling up and down with the rhythm. After finishing his laps, Lu Yang returned Great Snow Mountain to its original location and continued with his squats while carrying it. One, two, three one thousand. Lu Yang silently counted, completing a standard one thousand weighted squats. His warm-up was done. He then tore open a Teleportation Talisman and with a flash before his eyes, the scenery changed; he found himself before the pitch-black waters of a sea where visibility was next to none. This was the deepest part of the East Sea, where the water pressure was terrifyingly high, quickly crushing ordinary magic artifacts to thin sheets of metal, which was why a Water-Repelling Pearl was essential when coming to the East Sea. But Lu Yang did not bring a Water-Repelling Pearl. Standing there, he felt as though he was bound with thousands of his own weight, encountering immense resistance with every movement and requiring all his muscular strength to act, truly a struggle. Little Yang, keep it up; this Immortal believes in you, cheered Fairy Eternity, moving effortlessly and unaffected in that place, waving her flag enthusiastically in support of Lu Yang. Lu Yang, fully immersed in his cultivation, assumed his stance and executed the Lu Family Arhat Fist, each move slow as if in a replay, extremely slow-motion. After one set of Arhat Fist, Lu Yang was so tired he was panting, arms trembling, without the strength to even stand on the seabed; his body relaxed and he began to drift upwards. Lu Yang floated from the depths of the East Sea all the way to the surface, the changing pressures during this journey causing him immense discomfort as if all his organs were crushed together, indistinguishable from one another. He floated on the sea surface, drifting with the waves, and as the sea eagles circled above him, he shakily took out a Teleportation Talisman from his bosom and transported himself back to Sky Gate Mountain. Puppets had long been waiting silently for Lu Yang''s return at Sky Gate Mountain. Upon seeing Lu Yang teleported back, a Puppet stuffed a top-quality Great Recovery Pill into Lu Yang''s mouth, allowing him to regain his strength. To assist in Lu Yang''s Body Refining, Eldest Senior Sister had cleared a place on Sky Gate Mountain and set up a Gravity Array. Once he had recovered his strength, Lu Yang entered the Array and felt his limbs as heavy as if they were filled with lead, unable to lift them. In such a condition, he needed to wield the Green Peak Sword to hone his Swordsmanship. Whenever Lu Yang could no longer swing his sword, a Puppet would appear and feed him Great Recovery Pills. After an unknown number of repetitions, eventually, Lu Yang took Great Recovery Pills without any effect, powerless, he closed his eyes and collapsed to the ground with a thud. Lu Yang''s eyelids drooped, simply too tired to open his eyes. Seeing this, the Puppet carried on with the procedure and carried Lu Yang to the Fairy''s kitchen. By this time, Immortal Fairy had already finished preparations, with the Immortal Fire burning vigorously, its intense heat felt even from a distance. The Puppet opened the furnace door, and a wave of hot air rushed out. Hoisting Lu Yang by his legs, the Puppet stuffed him inside, and throughout the process, Lu Yang didn''t even have the energy to struggle or resist. Various aged herbal medicines, under Immortal Fairy''s control, flew into the Pill Furnace and refined into Spiritual Liquid, dripping onto Lu Yang''s body. All set, the rest depends on how well Little Yang absorbs it, said Immortal Fairy gleefully, clapping her hands, her task for the day successfully completed, and now it was just a matter of waiting for Little Yang to come out of the pot. In the morning, he trains his body to break through its limits, and in the afternoon, he is put into the Pill Furnace to absorb the medicinal properties. He not only absorbs the properties but also replenishes what his body lacks. Little Yang is smart indeed to think of combining my method with Miss Yun''s. Why didn''t I think of this before? On the basis of Lu Yang''s proposed method, Immortal Fairy had made improvements, allowing her and Yun Zhi''s methods to be more effectively combined, and the results were significant. It seems Little Yang is quite adapted to this method now. He used to cry out when entering the furnace, but now he doesn''t make a sound. Lu Yang''s face was against the floor, lying at the bottom of the Pill Furnace, closest to the Immortal Fire. He felt an excruciating pain, and he could even smell the scent of charred flesh. Lu Yang had the intention to cry out in pain, but he was too exhausted to even summon the energy to scream, leaving him to the mercy of the furnace''s roasting. Fairy, this isn''t the combination method that I wanted After a while, seeing that Lu Yang was roasted enough, the Puppet opened the furnace door and pulled him out. Unlike the previous time when the process was interrupted halfway by Yun Zhi, this time, after an afternoon of roasting, Lu Yang''s body underwent a transformation from charred to the growth of new skin, emerging clean and white, exuding a medicinal fragrance. The Puppet carried Lu Yang back to the Abode, allowing him to rest for a good night. In his sleep, nightmares struck, and Heavenly Venerate Tofu reappeared, cheering on Lu Yang, hoping he would persevere. A beautiful day began. Lu Yang woke up from the bed, his eyes devoid of any brightness. Chapter 1022 Chapter 1022: Chapter 1021: New Year''s Money Chapter 1022: Chapter 1021: New Year''s Money After dealing with Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang stepped out and ran into Yun Mengmeng. Second-in-command, happy New Year. Having said that, Yun Mengmeng stretched out her hand and batted her eyelashes at Lu Yang, leaving him completely baffled. Second-in-command, it''s time for New Year''s money, Yun Mengmeng whispered, a bit shyly. It was rather awkward to bring up such a topic. Handing out red envelopes? Hold on, Sister Mengmeng, whether we consider cultivation level or age, shouldn''t it be you who gives me New Year''s money? But you''re the Second-in-command, and I''m the Third Boss, Yun Mengmeng declared with righteous force. I Yun Mengmeng''s words left Lu Yang speechless and with no other choice, he obediently handed over the New Year''s money. It wasn''t much money; it was the thought that counted. Fourth Junior Brother, happy New Year. Gan Tian Senior Sister also came over and gave Lu Yang New Year''s money. Wait a second, Little Sweet, try this, Yun Mengmeng handed Gan Tian a paper packet. What''s this? Gan Tian unwrapped the paper packet, which contained snacks like sunflower seeds, peanuts, and winter melon candy. Humph, I made sure to find out ahead of time that these are the foods one should eat for New Year''s. Yun Mengmeng, in preparation for these snacks, paid attention to whose sunflower seeds and peanuts were tasty, and learned to make them all by herself. Second-in-command, you have some too, Yun Mengmeng also gave Lu Yang a bag of snacks. Thank you. Lu Yang ate a sunflower seed and felt the rich spiritual energy rush straight to his crown. Where did you get these sunflower seeds? Lu Yang was shocked. Could such a tiny seed contain so much spiritual energy? Oh, I cleared out a spot in the medicinal herb garden to plant things like sunflowers and peanuts. I usually cultivate them with top-grade spirit stones and irrigate them with Taiyi True Water, and the Little Medicinal Kings help take care of them, said Yun Mengmeng casually. She wasn''t the kind of cultivator who was lazy and ignorant about grains; on the contrary, she cared about food quality and believed that only the food she grew herself could be of the highest quality. In fact, that was indeed the case; no one else''s sunflower seeds could surpass the quality of what Yun Mengmeng grew. Using top-grade spirit stones to cultivate sunflowersCeven Lu Yang, who was wealthy, trembled at the thought. Is this how Eldest Senior Sister expected you to spend your pocket money? Speaking of tasty things, I have some too, grown by me. Consider it New Year''s money, said Immortal Fairy, noticing the impact of Yun Mengmeng''s sunflowers on Little Yang and not willing to let the Third Boss outshine her. She magicked up a golden apple from thin air and presented it to Lu Yang: Second-in-command, happy New Year, this is your New Year''s gift. Immortal blessings from the Fairy, gifts from His Majesty, the Chief Housekeeper taking care of subordinatesCthis all made Lu Yang feel incredibly honored. Thank you, Fairy. Lu Yang accepted the apple and smelled a refreshing fragrance. Although it was grown by a fairy, since it was fruit, it should be fine, right? Since when did you start growing apples, Fairy? Lu Yang was curious. It was one thing for Yun Mengmeng to grow sunflowers in the medicinal herb garden, which he just couldn''t see, but how could Immortal Fairy, who lived in a Spiritual Space, grow apples? What apple? This is the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Once you eat it, you''ll have the outline of an Immortal Dao Fruit, said Immortal Fairy with anticipation. Lu Yang shuddered with fright, nearly dropping the delicate Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Was obtaining the outline of an Immortal Dao Fruit truly this easy? If word of this got out to the outside world, those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would go crazy for it. Fairy Eternity chuckled proudly, Do you think just anyone can obtain the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit by eating it? Only you, Second-in-command, can. I''m not eating it. Lu Yang had far-reaching ambitions; being a mere Semi-Immortal wasn''t his goalChe wanted to become an Immortal, and specifically, one that wasn''t constantly bullied by Fairy Eternity. If he ate the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, wouldn''t he be at Fairy Eternity''s mercy for the rest of his life? But once Fairy Eternity gave something away, there was no taking it back, and no matter what Lu Yang said, she wouldn''t take back the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Lu Yang sighed and reluctantly accepted it for the time being. What about Eldest Senior Sister? Xiao Zhi went back home. She said she''ll be back on the first day of the new year, Yun Mengmeng said while cracking sunflower seeds. Why didn''t you go back? Oh, I''m planning to go back home on the first day too. Alright then. The emotions of the New Year may just inspire me to compose a new piece. I''ll take my leave now, Senior Sister Gan Tian didn''t forget about her cultivation even during the New Year''s celebration. It was the first time for both Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng to celebrate the new year at the Seek Dao Sect. They went down the mountain together and ran into Meng Jingzhou, who was out visiting people to wish them a happy new year. Seeing Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up generously, Old Lu, happy new year, here''s your New Year''s Money. Get out of here! Lu Yang laughed and feigned a kick in his direction, but Meng Jingzhou smoothly dodged it, having anticipated the move. After joking around for a bit, Lu Yang asked, Why didn''t you go home? Meng Jingzhou put away his New Year''s Money and rolled his eyes. Isn''t it because after my family''s ancestor got beaten up in Buddha Country, he became superstitious and told me not to return, fearing it''d bring bad luck. Lu Yang shook his head in disappointment, Meng Junzi should be sensible at his age; how can he believe that stuff? He got beaten in Buddha Country simply because of bad luck, and somehow it seems like it''s our fault. Right, Meng Jingzhou agreed wholeheartedly; nothing really happened to them in Buddha Country, save for the arrival of the Vice Sect Hierarch from the Ruthless Sect at the Early Tribulation Stage, but that wasn''t a big deal. Lu Yang also felt it wasn''t a serious affair but wanted to double-check, so he asked Yun Mengmeng, still cracking sunflower seeds, Sister Mengmeng, would you say it''s a big deal if you encounter a cultivator at the Early Tribulation Stage in Buddha Country? Yun Mengmeng swallowed a salty seed and looked a bit puzzled, That''s no big deal at all. Seeing that Yun Mengmeng agreed with him, Lu Yang nodded. It seemed his understanding was on point, and he could only reassure Old Meng, Elders can get a bit superstitious as they age; just understand that. Eh, Meng Jingzhou sighed, as a junior he could only comply with the elders'' wishes. Man Gu had returned to his barbarian tribe to celebrate the new year and was not at the Seek Dao Sect. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Su Yiren and Qin Yanyan both came to the Seek Dao Sect to celebrate the new year, and Li Haoran''s family was happily making dumplings together. To be precise, the entire family was researching how to create a magic artifact that could automatically make dumplings. Seeing that Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng came to visit, everyone greeted them warmly, but Lu Yang didn''t dare to stay for long, fearing that Fairy Eternity might get the idea to make dumplings as well. Fortunately, Fairy Eternity didn''t have the terrifying thought of making dumplings on such a grand festive occasion; instead, she reminisced about an ancient tradition. Speaking of which, isn''t there a custom of hiding copper coins in dumplings during the new year? Whoever finds one is said to have good luck. I secretly placed a copper coin in one of the dumplings I made, saying I''d take care of whoever found it for the entire year. But it''s strange, the dumplings have all been eaten, and none of the four Yingtian Immortals found that copper coin. Lu Yang thought to himself that no one would dare admit to finding it; even he would''ve swallowed the coin with gritted teeth. Do you think it''s possible that because my dumplings had Star Core filling, they mistook the copper coin for a Star Core and ate it? Chapter 1023 Chapter 1023: Chapter 1022: Traditions Chapter 1023: Chapter 1022: Traditions Lu Yang had intended to take Yun Mengmeng to visit Tao Yaoye, but before they could ascend the mountain, they saw disciples from Dust Free Peak gathering at the base of the mountain, chattering lively among themselves, with Tao Yaoye among them. Junior Sister Tao, what are all of you doing at the base of the mountain? Lu Yang asked, puzzled. Senior Brother Lu, happy New Year! And to you too, Senior Sister Yun, happy New Year! You see, the New Year is approaching, and we are doing a big clean-up. A big clean-up with you all standing at the base of the mountain? Of course, it''s because Master is here, Tao Yaoye explained with a grin. Suddenly, a powerful aura burst forth from the mountaintop, continuously expanding outward and stirring up countless dust particles. Look, Master is using her Pure Immortal Body to do the cleaning. She usually suppresses the Pure Domain, but now with the New Year clean-up, once the Pure Domain is unleashed, all the dust gets cleaned away. Now, the mountain is very clean. This was the first time Lu Yang witnessed a Pure Immortal Body being used this way, and he found it extravagantly luxurious. Convenient, right? Indeed convenient. The senior sisters say, every year our Dust Free Peak has the cleanest sanitation. Lu Yang thought that made sense, as no other mountain peak had the Sixth Elder cleaning as thoroughly. Speaking of which, it seems like no one cleans at Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang suddenly recalled, realizing that cleanliness was indeed important during the New Year. There are people doing work. Fairy Eternity said, relieving Lu Yang of any burden to worry, telling him to just enjoy himself, When we left Sky Gate Mountain, the Fourth Housekeeper led our sect''s Master and others like the skewer chef to do the cleaning. I don''t know if it was voluntary or if Miss Yun instructed them. The Master of Eternity Sect, along with Master Liu, Master Gao, and others, were ghouls refined by the Eldest Senior Sister and were absolutely obedient to her. That''s great, Lu Yang said with a smile, relieved to have one less thing to worry about, now he could truly enjoy the New Year. Pitter-patter, pitter-patter How could the New Year be without the sound of firecrackers? As New Year''s Eve approached, the festive atmosphere in the Seek Dao Sect intensified. Some senior sisters, certain that the firecrackers couldn''t reach them, held two strings of firecrackers and circled around, not letting go even after both strings had finished. It had been a long while since Lu Yang had set off firecrackers himself, and seeing this, he felt the urge to give it a try. WhooshC A rocket whizzed past over Lu Yang''s head, bursting not far away. Then came a series of whoosh sounds as countless rockets flew past, some from the left, some from the right, creating a continuous series of explosions. Only then did Lu Yang realize that, unknowingly, many senior brothers and junior brothers had gathered at both sides, pulling out cannons from their storage rings, shooting at each other, the deafening explosions reverberated around them. The rockets were of average power, only capable of killing a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage, and in the Seek Dao Sect they could be casually used, not even damaging their clothes. Some senior brothers, finding the cannons too slow, simply swung their arms and threw the rockets to the other side, who retaliated in the same way. There were also senior sisters sitting on stools laden with countless rockets below them. A spark fell and ignited the pile, blasting them skywards. Pitter-patter. The stools exploded in the sky, resembling gorgeous fireworks. How is this different from the firecrackers I remember? Lu Yang said, his mouth twitching. This was no longer just setting off firecrackers; the Seek Dao Sect had almost turned into an arsenal. I actually think it''s quite alright, Yun Mengmeng laughed, her eyes reflecting the light of the fire, It''s much less powerful than when I self-detonate. It would be a big problem if it were as powerful as your self-detonation, right? Lu Yang muttered under his breath. Not at all, Fairy Eternity appeared and preached, Back in the days during New Year''s, I often self-detonated a few times to liven up the atmosphere, and it eventually became a tradition. People worship me and want to imitate my grandeur, also trying to cause a stir during New Year''s. But they can''t create an uproar as big as my self-detonation, so they settle for setting off fireworks instead. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So self-detonating during New Year''s is the most orthodox practice?! Obviously, don''t you see the influence I have? Fairy Eternity boasted, hands on hips. Considering how uneventful New Year''s seems here, why don''t I just self-detonate once to let you experience the tradition? No need, no need, Lu Yang jumped in fright. If the Fairy self-detonated once, the whole Seek Dao Sect would be blasted into the sky. BoomC The sky resounded with thunderous booms, filled with dragon roars and lion''s roars. Lu Yang looked up and saw that, to his surprise, his senior brothers and sisters were using the Art of Transformation to morph into dragons and lions, fiercely battling in the sky with fireworks serving as a backdrop. The scene was grand and beautiful, fit for a major final battle between the protagonist and antagonist at the end of a Dream Mirage. Is this how dragon and lion dances are performed during New Year''s? Lu Yang increasingly felt that this was completely different from the New Year''s he knew. Hey, is that also a lion? Lu Yang noticed among the group of dragons and lions, there was one lion that looked distinct: around twenty to thirty meters long, with a fearsome appearance, round rolling eyes, and red fur that resembled burning clouds, topped with a single horn, and exceptionally lively in its dragon and lion dance performances. More accurately described, it was sticking out its tongue and shaking its head in a cheerful manner. The demon beast resembling a lion noticed Lu Yang''s gaze, flew down towards him, and stared at Lu Yang, speaking human language. Can you see me? Who are you?! Lu Yang was instantly startled. Was he not supposed to see it? Well, isn''t this a Nian Beast? Fairy Eternity recognized the demon beast''s origin instantly. Nian Beast? The one cultivated by Time Immortal with Time Dao Fruit? Lu Yang remembered. Fairy Eternity had briefly mentioned Nian Beasts before, and Eldest Senior Sister had also talked about wanting to catch one but never succeeded. Right, it''s a demon beast created by Time Immortal, quite magical. This is a demon beast that lives within time, appearing only on New Year''s Eve each year, then leaping through time to the next New Year''s Eve and so on. That''s why the term ''passing the year'' came about. They are fond of red and enjoy lively atmospheres. Every year during civilian New Year celebrations, they join the festivities, hiding among them. This time, probably because our sect''s New Year celebration was louder than usual, it attracted one. Since their existence is related to Dao Fruit, only immortals can see them. So you''re a Nian Beast? Having understood the origin of the demon beast in front of him, Lu Yang was no longer nervous. You''re an immortal, no, you''re only at the Divinity Transformation Stage! The Nian Beast was shocked. Only immortals could see them, and this mortal was only at the Divinity Transformation Stage. How could he possibly see it and also know about their existence as Nian Beasts? What is the Second-in-command doing? Yun Mengmeng sensed something and turned to look at Lu Yang. She saw him talking as if he were speaking to something invisible, performing quite convincingly. Is the Second-in-command so childish? I stopped doing that when I was sixteen. Chapter 1024 Chapter 1024: Chapter 1023: Nian Beast Chapter 1024: Chapter 1023: Nian Beast This mortal really is a bit odd, the Nian Beast said playfully. Being naturally curious and lively Demon Beasts, they wouldn''t otherwise mix in with the crowds and play every year. With a roar, the Nian Beast lunged at Lu Yang, who swung his arm in a full circle and smashed it down. Since his physical body had improved, he found close combat quite amusing. I''m not afraid of you! The two wrestled together, with the Nian Beast overpowering Lu Yang and roaring in his face, dousing him with saliva. Three Flavored True Fire, ptui! Lu Yang had initially learned the Three Flavored True Fire to release it through his mouth and catch his enemy off guard, but he had never expected to use it on a Nian Beast. The Nian Beast was singed by the Three Flavored True Fire, its mane shriveled and curled into tiny black dots. Seeing this, Lu Yang flipped over and gained the upper hand. The fierce battle between man and beast was unpredictable, and the complex politics involved were truly astonishing. That is, if you could see the Nian Beast. Second-in-command, why did you suddenly start rolling? Yun Mengmeng asked in confusion. She heard that New Year''s Money also serves as Money to Suppress Evil Spirits, so could it be that Second-in-command didn''t get enough and got cursed? I''m fighting a Nian Beast; you can''t see it, Lu Yang replied, before being pinned down by the Nian Beast again. You''re supposed to be the legendary Nian Beast; can''t you use some other attack methods! Lu Yang yelled angrily, feeling as primitive as a caveman. Lose the battle, not the war. You use a different method, and then I''ll use another! Ptui! Ptui! Neither wanted to admit being outmatched in close combat, resolutely refusing to use any other methods, simply competing in physical strength, power, and melee skills. Seeing Lu Yang like this, Yun Mengmeng actually believed he wasn''t just fantasizing; he really was fighting an invisible enemy. She tried to touch the Nian Beast by feeling, but her hand passed right through it, touching nothing. Yun Mengmeng didn''t know that the Nian Beast, cultivated from the Time Dao Fruit, was inherently related to time, having completed a life transition to an entirely different level of existence. Second-in-command, do you need my help? No need, I refuse to believe I can''t beat it! Lu Yang''s veins bulged as he was determined to overpower the Nian Beast. Immortal Fairy was hopping up and down in the Spiritual Space, providing Lu Yang with spiritual support, as fighting the Nian Beast had become a traditional New Year''s custom. As Lu Yang and the Nian Beast were locked in a stalemate, suddenly, a line of fiery clouds appeared on the horizon, rapidly approaching the direction of the Seek Dao Sect. As the fiery clouds came closer, Lu Yang realized that these were not clouds at all, but a flock of Nian Beasts! The leader of the Nian Beasts was as large as a small hill, exuding a terrifying pressure as the Clan Leader of the Nian Beasts. Facing the sight of the younger Nian Beast here, the Clan Leader''s expression drastically changed: Chujie, what are you doing? Didn''t I tell you never to come to the Seek Dao Sect, our clan''s forbidden zone, because of the terrifying major demon! Beware the major demon might suddenly appear and capture you! Seeing the Clan Leader leading the clan members, the younger Nian Beast no longer dared to frolic with Lu Yang, pushing him away reluctantly, Clan Leader, I''m not a child anymore. Don''t think I don''t know, all this major demon stuff is a hoaxCI''ve been here so long and haven''t seen any major demon! Foolish! the Nian Beast Clan Leader roared in anger. I nearly didn''t escape when I encountered the major demon. Do you think you''d still be jumping around if you had seen her? The Nian Beast Clan Leader then bit the neck of the younger Nian Beast and flung it onto his back. For some reason, though the Clan Leader didn''t specify, Lu Yang instinctively felt that the major demon he mentioned was the Eldest Senior Sister. It was infuriating that he dared to slander the Eldest Senior Sister right in front of him. Eldest Senior Sister was such a good person, teaching her own cultivation methods, and even rushing to help when facing danger. How could such a person be a major demon? Hm, you can see us? Only then did the Clan Leader of the Nian Beast notice Lu Yang''s presence. It lay on the ground, its huge brown pupils reflecting Lu Yang''s tiny figure. Interesting boy, could it be that you have been blessed by an Immortal? The Clan Leader, having seen much, realized that indeed there were such mortals who could sense their presenceCeach one undoubtedly lucky, cherished by the Immortals. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is that a wooden plaque from our lord that you are wearing around your neck? The Clan Leader felt a familiar power emanating from Lu Yang''s chest. Are you referring to this? It was given to me by someone from the Five Elements Sect. Lu Yang took out a wooden plaque, which was a part from the Firmament Tree. Our lord''s Immortal Corpse The Clan Leader looked at the wooden plaque, lost in thought. It had learned from the previous Clan Leader where the Immortal Corpse of their lord was buried. Wait a moment, let me call someone over. Seeing that the Clan Leader had never seen the Time Immortal but felt something for a wooden plaque, Lu Yang directly brought over a confused Li Haoran. Look at him, do you feel anything familiar? The Clan Leader frowned, unsure why Lu Yang had brought this person over. What feeling could I possibly have? This person can''t even see us. Lu Yang frowned. The Clan Leader felt absolutely nothing towards Li Haoran? Ah well, since you can see us and possess our lord''s wooden plaque, it seems it''s also fate. It''s rare for creatures to detect our presence, so let us take you for a ride! The Clan Leader stopped thinking about the Time Immortal. It wasn''t in their joyous Tnature as beings of the Nian species. Due to being on a different plane of existence, they couldn''t communicate with other beings. Meeting someone like Lu Yang, a fortunate soul, naturally meant they should treat him well. This Come now, this is a chance many people would envy. Without allowing Lu Yang any objections, the Clan Leader bit Lu Yang''s collar and, in the same manner as it handled a little Nian Beast, tossed him onto its back. The Nian Beast species, having basically never encountered a creature that could talk to them, were all very excited, crowding around and chattering endlessly. Brother, which Immortal did you encounter? In what way did the Immortal take notice of you? Did you see us last year? How did you end up fighting with New Year''s Day, and who won? Enough, enough, shut up, I''m going to start flying now! the Clan Leader shouted, its form turning ethereal. Lu Yang entered a mysterious state, facing an endless stream of water blowing against him, making it impossible for him to open his eyes. He struggled to open one eye and realized he was in the midst of the stream of time, where the experiences of his past appeared like slides on either sideCfrom joining the Seek Dao Sect, slaying the Tiger Demon during his Foundation Establishment Stage, infiltrating the Eternity Sect, reviving the Immortal Fairy, founding the Heavenly Court up until tonight''s New Year''s Eve. Just when Lu Yang thought it was going to end, more images continued to appear on both sides! The images were extremely blurry, but Lu Yang could only make out one. In the image, the world of the box slowly unfolded, revealing a boundless, shimmering starry sky. Boom! The Clan Leader carried Lu Yang as they burst out of the time stream, the surrounding images collapsing. Chapter 1025 Chapter 1025: 1024 Chapter 1025: 1024 After breaking free from the torrent of time, Lu Yang found himself riding on the back of the Nian Beast Clan Leader, surrounded by fiery red clouds that matched the color of the Nian Beasts perfectly. The Nian Beasts, wrapped in the fiery red clouds, shuttled and played around the world, invisible to all. Fairy, did you see the vision just now? Lu Yang''s heart skipped a beat. In some time in the future, a box-world would open, meaning that the Dao Fruits of the Five Ancient Immortals had all been gathered, and the hidden enemy was vanquishedC or could it be that the powers of Great Qian had gathered the Dao Fruits of the Five Ancient Immortals? Ah, what? What did you just say? Fairy Eternity sounded as if she was still sleepy, her consciousness drifting. I was asking if you saw the vision just now? Lu Yang didn''t think too much about it; the Fairy hadn''t been herself only since today. The vision just now was of me wait, what did you see? Fairy Eternity suddenly remembered what the Time Immortal had told her about observing the future; each person''s vision of the future might not be the same. It''s about the box-world opening up. Why, did we see something different? The same, of course the same. Time Immortal once told me about this phenomenon, saying that if you''re caught in the torrent of time, you can see the past and the future. What has passed is certain, but the future is uncertain. The future we see is just one of many possibilities. So that''s how it is. So, did you see the future? the Nian Beast Clan Leader carrying Lu Yang laughed. I''ve already told you, being able to see us Nian Beasts is a chance many can''t even beg for. So, what did you see, kid? Did you see yourself becoming a Great Cultivator, or did you envision a harem of wives? The Nian Beast Clan Leader asked with a laugh, not out of curiosity, but merely finding the topic interesting. Lu Yang pondered for a moment; despite its fearsome appearance, the Clan Leader was a good beast. There was no need to hide this from the Nian Beast Clan Leader. I saw the box-world being opened. No sooner had Lu Yang finished speaking than he felt the Nian Beast Clan Leader he was riding on abruptly stop, and he was flung forward by inertia, tumbling a couple of times before coming to rest in front of the Clan Leader. What did you say?! The Nian Beast Clan Leader looked at Lu Yang in astonishment. Based on experience, the future seen by people who enter the torrent of time is always closely linked to themselves. The other Nian Beasts also showed faces of disbelief at this news. Although the future Lu Yang saw was only a possibility, even as a mere possibility, it was terrifying. Could it be that the opening of the box-world was intertwined with this youngster''s fate?! What did this youngster do in the future? The world was opened, is there a problem? Lu Yang was utterly puzzled, not understanding why the Nian Beasts were reacting so strongly. Fairy, do you know the reason? Not a clue. Fairy Eternity didn''t think there was anything to it. Little Yang had revived her first, then found the Yingtian Immortal, and who knows whom he might find next. Wasn''t it quite normal for Little Yang to share a causal connection with the opening of the box-world? Nothing, nothing at all. The Nian Beast Clan Leader, realizing his own overreaction, hastily reassured that everything was fine. The Nian Beasts cherished their freedom above all else and dreaded nothing more than coming into contact with someone with significant causality like Lu Yang, lest they get entangled in that causality themselves. By the way, I forgot to ask earlier, are you from the Seek Dao Sect? Yes. Then do you know Yun Zhi? I do, she''s my Eldest Senior Sister. Hahaha, so that''s how it is, my apologies. It seems we''ve had a fateful encounter, we shall meet again! The Nian Beast Clan Leader no longer had the desire to carry Lu Yang around for fun. A person of great causality, and also the Junior Brother of a major demonCit was better to stay away from him! The Nian Beasts, riding on the fiery clouds, swiftly fled, leaving Lu Yang alone where he stood. ` Wait, at least send me back first! Lu Yang chased the fire-cloud riding Nian Beast as the Clan Leader flew with him for half a day. Where had he taken him? However, even Yun Zhi couldn''t catch up with the time-traveling Nian Beast, how could Lu Yang possibly catch up? Lu Yang pursued but shortly lost sight of the Nian Beast''s figure and had no choice but to give up. Speaking of which, where is this place? Lu Yang noticed a bustling city not far away, filled with fireworks bursting in the air in vibrant colors: swastika shapes, lotus shapes, and Buddha Beads shapes all incredibly beautiful. From where Lu Yang stood, he could clearly hear the sounds of fireworks from the city. The city was surrounded by boundless desert. Lu Yang landed and approached the city, looking up to see two large characters engraved above the city gate. Western Heaven. This is bad, the Second-in-command has been captured by the Nian Beast! Yun Mengmeng saw the Second-in-command disappear before her eyes. Recalling that he had just boasted about fighting the Nian Beast, panic set in. Oh no, oh no, oh no That''s right, seek help from Xiao Zhi. With this thought, Yun Mengmeng flew out of Seek Dao Sect like the wind, leaving Li Haoran standing there, still clueless. He hadn''t yet figured out why Lu Yang had brought him here. Senior Brother Lu has been captured by the Nian Beast, is that a New Year''s tradition or something? Worried about Lu Yangxin, Yun Mengmeng hurried away from Seek Dao Sect, heading straight for her old home, the Peach Blossom Secret Realm. She flew over a lake and with a splash, she dived into the water, swimming straight to the bottom. The Secret Realm sensed Yun Mengmeng''s arrival and a whirlpool appeared on the lake bottom, sucking her in. Back home, Yun Mengmeng was greeted by the familiar scent of peach blossoms. The Peach Blossom Secret Realm was warm and welcoming, with peach trees blooming everywhere, fragrance hanging heavy in the air. The rivers branched out like tree limbs, and the surface of the water emitted a dense fog of Spiritual Energy, maintaining the concentration. The entire Secret Realm''s concentration of Spiritual Energy was comparable to that of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Mengmeng. People of the Secret Realm smiled and waved at Yun Mengmeng, who were also celebrating New Year''s, frolicking and welcoming the new year. Senior Sister Nianger, where''s Xiao Zhi? Yun Mengmeng asked urgently. Xiao Zhi? She should be with Granny. What''s the hurry, why do you need her? It''s urgent, I''ll explain later. When Yun Mengmeng found Yun Zhi, she was leisurely chatting with Granny, recounting tales of the outside world. Mengmeng is back? Come, sit by Granny, Granny beckoned with a smile. Despite being called Granny, she looked remarkably young, around twenty-something, and was very composed in her actions. Hmm? Mengmeng, why are you here? Yun Zhi asked as she set down her teacup, slightly puzzled. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Happy New Year, Granny, I''ve got an emergency and can''t stay, Yun Mengmeng said. It''s serious, Xiao Zhi. The Second-in-command has been taken away by the Nian Beast! Really? What happened? Well, the Second-in-command and I were watching fireworks, and all of a sudden, he rolled on the ground with a ''clang'', then swiftly pinned something down, saying it was the Nian Beast. Afterwards, I don''t know how, but the Second-in-command jumped up and brought Li Haoran over, like he introduced him to someone. And then, ''whoosh'', as if something snatched him up, he just vanished. Yun Zhi set down her teacup, ignoring the onomatopoeic words in Yun Mengmeng''s description, and thoughtfully said, I see, so that''s what happened. No worries, it should be fine. Chapter 1026 Chapter 1026: Chapter 1025: Forever in a Snap, Worldly Matters Turn to Smoke Chapter 1026: Chapter 1025: Forever in a Snap, Worldly Matters Turn to Smoke Why am I in Western Heaven during Chinese New Year? Lu Yang had a strange expression. Although he practiced cultivation, he wasn''t superstitious. However, the implications of his current situation were not very auspicious. Initially, Lu Yang was startled by the words Western Heaven, but then he understood. Here lay Western Heaven City, managed by the Western Paradise Temple, which held a status equivalent to that of Great Xia Imperial City. Does the Nian Beast run so fast? It brought me to Western Heaven City in an instant? Lu Yang felt that he hadn''t been riding on the back of the Nian Beast Clan Leader for long. Since it was rare for him to visit Western Heaven City during Chinese New Year, and considering his treatment in Kaihuang City, Lu Yang thought it wouldn''t hurt to stroll around Western Paradise Temple. Hello, I''d like to enter the city. Even on New Year''s Eve, the gates of Western Heaven City were wide open, with monks guarding the gates. Lu Yang handed his identity proof to the gatekeeping monks. Lu Yang? The monk was startled by the name on the certificate and then, upon seeing Lu Yang''s familiar face, became even more surprised. Could this be the legendary Lu Yang? Lu Yang entered the city without any hindrances. Leaving Buddha Country is just a hassle; I''ll have to sneak across the border. Lu Yang sighed. There was no other way; he didn''t have a departure record, only an entry record. How could he explain that? Even if he told the Great Xia officials that he was forcibly taken out of the country by the Nian Beast, probably no one would believe him except for Jiang Pingan. Western Heaven City is quite lively. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang walked leisurely, taking in the sights. The New Year atmosphere here was much stronger than at the Seek Dao Sect; at least the fireworks here wouldn''t kill anyone. Children could be seen crouching on the ground lighting fireworks everywhere. Lu Yang, who hadn''t played with them for a long time, felt the itch in his hands and squatted down to join the children in lighting fireworks. Sometimes Lu Yang would find unlit fireworks amongst the debris, picking them up one by one, clutching them in his palm, walking along while lighting them with the Three Flavored True Fire and tossing them aside, much amused. The dull sound of the bell tolled, a myriad of fireworks ascending into the sky and exploding simultaneously, scattering golden sparks as cheers and Buddhist chants arose steadily throughout the city. The New Year had arrived. Lu Yang followed the sound of the bell toward Western Paradise Temple, from which the ringing emanated. The Spiritual Space was equally bustling with activityClively music, the booming of drums, the crackle of firecrackersCwhile Immortal Fairy Eternity cheerfully said Happy New Year amidst the hubbub. Also, Second-in-command, you''ve been exposed, it''s time to prepare to run, Immortal Fairy Eternity kindly added. Ah? Fairy, what did you say? I can''t hear you clearly! Lu Yang shouted; the Spiritual Space was incredibly noisy. He vaguely heard Immortal Fairy Eternity saying something intermittently about every house''s head, to run. In reality, suddenly a Buddha Light enveloped an area, and then it shrank, covering only Lu Yang. A monk clad in a kasaya chanted Amitabha and then addressed the Buddha Light-covered Lu Yang, Lu Yang Benefactor graces us with his presence. Western Paradise Temple regrets not having welcomed you from afar; would you care to join this humble monk as our guest at the temple? He had received a message from the guard monks that Lu Yang, the genius of the Seek Dao Sect, was visiting Western Heaven City, and as an Elder of Western Paradise Temple, it was only natural for him to personally welcome Lu Yang. Suddenly another monk flew in with an unfriendly expression: Elder Kong Chan, you arrived quite fast. Junior Brother Kong Xing flatters me. Elder Kong Xing sneered: Hmph, don''t think I don''t know you''re trying to use Lu Yang to find out Ye Zijin''s whereabouts. Elder Kong Chan replied unhurriedly, Do you share the same thought, Junior Brother? Elders Kong Chan, Kong Xing, what brings you here? Another Elder of Western Paradise Temple flew in. While addressing them, his gaze kept drifting towards Lu Yang. More and more Elders flew over from Western Paradise Temple, causing Lu Yang''s eyes to twitch. So, what if I said I don''t know where my Second Senior Brother is, would you believe me? Hehe, since Lu Yang Benefactor has visited our Western Paradise Temple, we shall believe him. Hearing this, Lu Yang took to his heels and ran. This group of Elders had clearly set their sights on the relationship between him and his Second Senior Brother, determined to acquire something from him. Handling one Elder was manageable, but who could withstand a whole group of Elders? If he didn''t run now, it would be too late! Chase! As soon as the many Elders saw Lu Yang trying to flee, they couldn''t let that happen. Displaying their Divine Abilities, Buddha Light soared to the sky, Arhats chanted scriptures, Guanyin saved souls, Worldly Venerables enlightened Miracles abounded, instantly illuminating Western Heaven City as bright as day, and even the King of Ghosts would be purified here. The clueless citizens, witnessing this spectacle, all came out to worship, creating a commotion that was even livelier than the New Year celebrations with bell-ringing and fireworks. Lu Yang used Earth Shrinking to burrow into the ground, fleeing in all directions, occasionally having to change his course to evade the encircling pursuit. Isn''t this New Year''s Eve a bit too eventful? He had simply wanted to live in peace and enjoy the New Year, but who would have thought he''d encounter the Nian Beast, get swept into the currents of time, and then bewilderingly arrive at Western Paradise Temple to be warmly entertained by a group of Elders? In terms of speed among his peers, Lu Yang was unquestionably unmatched, even the Kunpeng Clan might not meet his pace. But this was the Western Paradise Temple, where the skies were filled with Combined Great Abilities; even with the power of three heads and six arms, he couldn''t escape. This won''t do, I need to think of a plan. Lu Yang had a flash of inspiration, flipped over the high wall, created a Bodhi Wood avatar to attract attention, while his true form hid in the Green Blade Sword Small World, dropping to the ground, camouflaging as an ordinary sword. The design of the Green Peak Sword wasn''t particularly lavish, and no one would recognize the grade of the sword. As Lu Yang expected, the Spiritual Sense of the Western Paradise Temple Elders swept over the area several times, yet no one took notice of the ordinary longsword lying on the ground, stained with soil. Hmm, why is there a sword here? The Young Monk, after finishing in the restroom, accidentally noticed an ordinary longsword lying in the bushes. There''s no name on the sword, did a layperson drop it here? But were there any laypeople at our Temple of Miscellaneous Affairs today? The Young Monk was puzzled; he didn''t know much about swords but knew that the owner would be anxious about losing their possession. I should hand it over to the Manager. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang realized that in his haste to hide, he had not paid attention to his surroundings and had vaulted over the wall to hide within the swordCturns out he was at the Western Paradise Temple. However, he couldn''t let the little monk hand him over to the Manager. Hehe, you have a kind heart for a little monk. Who''s there! The Young Monk jumped with fright, apprehensive. Stop looking around; it is I who am speaking. The Young Monk''s pupils shrank immediately, almost throwing the sword away in fear. The sword was speaking! Who, who are you? I must tell you, this is Western Paradise Temple! Hehe, how does that matter to meCcan Western Paradise Temple do anything to me? Who, who exactly are you? I am Tofu Heavenly Venerable, have you, little monk, heard of my name? The Young Monk showed a puzzled expression. Noticing the Young Monk''s expression, the consciousness within the sword felt somewhat desolate. Countless ages in the blink of an eye, the mortal world''s past turns to smoke. Did I, who once reigned supreme over the heavens, joyously soaring through the skies, befriending heaven and earth, shining alongside the sun and the moon, witness the eons, to now awaken and find that the people of later generations no longer know of me? Chapter 1027 Chapter 1027: Chapter 1026: The Mysterious Tofu Heavenly Venerate Chapter 1027: Chapter 1026: The Mysterious Tofu Heavenly Venerate Tofu Heavenly Venerable? Upon hearing the entity within the sword recount its past, the young monk had quite a shock; this was indeed an extraordinary existence. He racked his brains for a long time, but still could not think of any great power from ancient times who bore the name Tofu. Ah, let it be, let it be, it seems even I cannot escape the fate of being nameless through the ages. With a long sigh, Tofu Heavenly Venerable expressed either his lament for the heartlessness of time or his reminiscence of that carefree era. It''s just unfortunate that my involvement with causality is too profound. Should it surface today, I fear it might trigger a cataclysmic immortal battle, and this little Western Paradise Temple would be reduced to ruins. Then, what should we do? The young monk had not expected that the sword he picked up at random would involve so many issues. He trembled, deeply afraid of triggering some significant causality. I currently dwell within this immortal sword to neutralize causality. As long as you, young monk, do not disclose anything about me, no trouble will occur. That''s good, that''s good. My lips are sealed; I definitely won''t speak of the senior''s matters, the young monk hurriedly said. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That would be best. After this, no more sounds came from the sword; whether Tofu Heavenly Venerable was too lazy to speak or had fallen asleep was unknown. Knowing the origins of Tofu Heavenly Venerable, the young monk dared not neglect his duty nor entertain the thought of discarding the immortal sword. He carefully held the sword and tiptoed back to his meditation chamber. The chamber was a large communal sleeping area for six or seven individuals. The young monk quietly found a clean, long piece of cloth, wrapped up the Green Peak Sword, placed it next to his pillow in his designated spot, and then went to sleep. Xin Ding, why did you take so long to go to the restroom last night? Upon waking up in the morning, while the young monk was getting dressed, his companion inquired. He had slept vaguely last night, could not remember how long the young monk had been gone to the restroom, but felt it was quite a while. Amitabha, monks don''t lie. So? So I cannot tell. The young monk earnestly responded, knowing he couldn''t disclose the matters regarding Tofu Heavenly Venerable, as that could lead to the destruction of the Western Paradise Temple; he now bore the responsibility of saving it. Ah? Having woken up, put on his clothes, and eaten a light breakfast, the young monk attended morning classes to chant scriptures. Along with the other servant monks, he fetched water, chopped wood, and cleaned the grounds. After all that, he sat down to meditate. Young monk, are you engaged in visualization? An ancient and muffled voice came from the immortal sword; Tofu Heavenly Venerable noticed that the young monk had a foundation in cultivation, roughly at the fifth level of Qi Refinement. Before the young monk, there lay a yellowed Arhat Demon Suppression Map, which he was using for his visualization to stimulate his spiritual sense. In the Cultivation World, the visualization method is commonly used to grow spiritual sense. Meng Jingzhou''s method of constantly suppressing his instincts to enhance spiritual sense was one used by very few. The young monk was startled, looking around and realizing that whether it was Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers meditating, or the Deacon Master, none could hear the Venerate''s voice. Stop looking; this is a spiritual sense transmission, others can''t hear it. Only then did the young monk reply, Yes, Heavenly Venerate. This is the most basic visualization map. To obtain a better one, you need to contribute to the temple and exchange Merit Points to get it. The young monk shyly smiled, But this Arhat Demon Suppression Map is already very good, said to be handed down from Ancient Times. Naturally, what the young monk held was not an original, but merely a copy of an ancient visualization map. These things are also worthy of being called visualization maps. Tofu Heavenly Venerable shook his head, clearly unimpressed by the young monk''s method. Since you''ve met me, it means you''re destined to be associated with me. I will impart to you a genuine ancient visualization map, lest in the future people say I''ve lost face. Tofu Heavenly Venerable used his Spiritual Sense as a seal, imprinting an image within the young monk''s mind. What is this?! The young monk closed his eyes, and the imprint of Tofu Heavenly Venerable''s Spiritual Sense appeared in his mind. It was a golden divine Dragon soaring between heaven and earth, a naturally supreme being, far more imposing than any depiction of a True Dragon the young monk had ever seen in books. With a furrow of its eyebrows, the divine Dragon summoned a sky full of Immortal Thunder, as if heaven and earth were altered by its will. This is one of the five founders of Buddhism, whom I had the fortune to meet several times. This visualization can be called the Yinglong Visualization. One of the five founders of Buddhism! The young monk heard these five significant words and was greatly shocked inside his heart. Weren''t the founders of Buddhism the Worldly Venerable? How did it become five people in the words of the Heavenly Venerable?! The young monk contemplated Venerable Ying Long and found that the effect on the Spiritual Sense was far superior to the Arhat Demon Suppression Map! Generally speaking, the more powerful the figure in the visualization and the greater their impact on the world, the better the effect of the visualization if it is related to the viewer''s Cultivation Technique. Such good effects indicated that the True Dragon in the visualization was connected to Buddhist teaching, and its status within Buddhism was absolutely exalted! Indeed one of the founders of Buddhism! The young monk increasingly felt that Tofu Heavenly Venerable was profoundly enigmatic, as this casually given item had overturned his understanding. May I ask, Heavenly Venerable, what exactly is the matter with the five founders of Buddhism? Your Cultivation Level is too low; it is not yet time for you to know the secrets of Ancient Times. Yes. From the perspective of visualization methods, actually, Lu Yang was also engaging in visualization, except his object was the Immortal Fairy rather than any pictorial image. It was akin to Lu Yang being in constant contemplation; naturally, his Spiritual Sense far surpassed his peers. Speaking of which, I still don''t know what this little monk is called. This humble monk is Xin Ding, a servant monk in the Servant Monks Institute. Subduing the mind and stabilizing the world, a fine dharma name. With the mysterious Tofu Heavenly Venerable presenting an ancient visualization, the young monk Xin Ding felt his Spiritual Sense Cultivation advancing at an unprecedented rate, experiencing an exhilarating feeling like never before. Several days passed, and Xin Ding''s Spiritual Sense grew increasingly powerful, transforming his essence, Qi, and spirit, although the other servant monks who interacted with him daily failed to notice this subtle change. One day, as Xin Ding finished his contemplation and walked out of his Zen room, suddenly a stone flew at him, aiming directly at his forehead. Xin Ding, sensing something, tilted his head and dodged the blow. Xin Ding Junior Brother, your skills seem quite impressive these days, several servant monks said tauntingly, with the leader still clutching several stones in his hand. So it is Xin Cheng Senior Brother. Xin Ding responded nonchalantly, as if unaware that Xin Cheng had intentionally thrown the stone at him, causing Xin Cheng to feel as if his punch had landed on cotton, unable to exert any force. It''s Xin Cheng, what is he doing here? Don''t you know? The selection at the Martial Monk Institute is soon, and he is all over the place snatching Merit Points to exchange for items to prepare for the selection! I also heard that he is acquainted with a Senior Brother from the Martial Monk Institute, who gifted him a Fragmented Map of ''Elephants Crossing the River''. What, it''s actually the Fragmented Map of ''Elephants Crossing the River''? That''s a visualization that we servant monks couldn''t afford in half a lifetime! Yes, it seems Junior Brother Xin Ding might be in trouble. Chapter 1028 Chapter 1028: Chapter 1027: Lu Yang: This is Exactly How It Feels to Have a Golden Finger! Chapter 1028: Chapter 1027: Lu Yang: This is Exactly How It Feels to Have a Golden Finger! Xin Ding, Junior Brother, I see that your movements are nimble, surely you''ve made some breakthroughs recently, Xin Cheng said with a cold smirk. Why don''t we have a match? It''s the customary rule here in the Servant Monk Institute; the loser must give the winner ten Merit Points. If Xin Ding refused, he would keep harassing Xin Ding, making it impossible for him to accomplish anything! Very well, Senior Brother has invited me, how could I possibly refuse? Xin Cheng was stunned, not expecting Xin Ding to agree so readily. But that was also good, it saved time, and with the Martial Monk Institute selection coming soon, it was best to save time. Seeing that the two were about to start fighting, some astute students quickly ran out to find the Deacon Master to intervene. Please, Xin Ding Junior Brother, Xin Cheng said insincerely, but Xin Ding was not one to exchange courtesies, he struck as soon as he said the word. Both disciples from the Servant Monk Institute practiced Bodhi Fist, which was the most basic form of boxing, and Xin Ding and Xin Cheng were no exceptions. Xin Ding attacked first; his Spiritual Sense had greatly improved, allowing for better control over his body, making his execution of the Bodhi Fist techniques more precise. Xin Cheng was shocked. The punch was both swift and fierce. When had Xin Ding''s boxing become so powerful? Look, isn''t Junior Brother Xin Ding dominating Senior Brother Xin Cheng? That shouldn''t be, doesn''t Senior Brother Xin Cheng possess the Fragmented Map of ''Fragrant Elephant Crossing the River''? Could it be that Senior Brother Xin Cheng hasn''t seriously contemplated the Enlightenment Vision Diagram since he obtained it? Hearing the surrounding discussions, Xin Cheng felt so frustrated he wanted to spit blood. He had been contemplating since he obtained the vision diagram; logically, no one at the fifth level of Qi Refinement in the Servant Monk Institute should have been able to defeat him, so how could the inconspicuous Xin Ding come out on top? Xin Cheng became disoriented, and his moves, both fists and kicks, were sloppy, even worse than before he owned the ''Fragrant Elephant Crossing the River'' Fragmented Map. Seizing the opportunity, Xin Ding widened his stance and landed an Exploding Punch that sent Xin Cheng flying. The crowd was in uproar as Xin Cheng, who had high hopes of entering the Martial Monk Institute, lost the match! sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stop it all, what are you doing, Xin Cheng! a voice from the outskirts of the crowd called outCit was the Deacon Master''s voice. Everyone quickly stepped aside to make way. Xin Cheng, you are intentionalCuh, why are you lying on the ground? The Deacon Master had intended to scold Xin Cheng, but saw him sprawled out on the ground instead. Did you do this? the Deacon Master turned and asked Xin Ding. Yes, Master Uncle, Xin Ding replied. The Deacon Master looked meaningfully at Xin Ding, Not bad, I didn''t expect you to be such a promising seed. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me. Xin Cheng, you agreed to the terms, now give Xin Ding ten Merit Points. The servant monks looked on enviously at Xin Ding; having the Deacon Master''s support meant they could approach him with any trouble, signaling that Xin Ding had become a confidant of the Master. Who would dare to trouble Xin Ding now? Moreover, not only was cultivation challenging, but the Deacon Master might also give guidance to Xin Ding on his cultivation practices. It was said that the Deacon Master was originally a Golden Core expert who had failed to advance and fell back to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Disheartened, he took on the role of manager at the Servant Monk Institute. Although his realm had declined, his experience remained. Xin Cheng got up from the ground, reluctantly ready to give the Merit Points, but Xin Ding showed no indication of accepting them, making Xin Cheng quite embarrassed. What do you mean?! Xin Ding pressed his hands together and sincerely said, Senior Brother, as monks, we renounce both anger and gambling. Our earlier exchange was merely a spar, with no stakes involved. Having said that, Xin Ding turned and walked away, leaving only his silhouette for the crowd to gaze upon. Inside the Green Blade Sword Small World, Lu Yang watched this scene and was quite moved. Exactly, this was the feeling, with the Golden Finger, such treatment was only right! It''s been so long since he resurrected the Fairy, and as a Golden Finger, the Fairy never enjoyed the treatment of defeating powerful enemies and leaving with style in front of everyone. Fairy Eternity was quite unconvinced and felt that Little Yang was heartless in his words, Who said there wasn''t? Didn''t I use your body and the identity of the Acting Sect Master to let you fight above your level and leave with style? Lu Yang held his forehead, that''s not the plot I wanted. Little monk, do you really want to enter that so-called Martial Monk Institute? Yes, I do. Although your Spiritual Sense has improved, the boxing techniques you''ve learned are rather common, and your cultivation level doesn''t hold any advantage. Xin Ding''s gaze was firm, I must try it anyway. That''s a good attitude to have, Tofu Heavenly Venerate replied, with a hint of relief in his tone. Don''t rush the cultivation. Take it slowly to avoid instability in your foundation which might leave hidden dangers. As for the boxing techniques, we can think of a solution. Heavenly Venerate, are you going to teach me boxing techniques? Xin Ding asked excitedly, knowing that the Heavenly Venerate''s techniques were certainly unparalleled in the world. Tofu Heavenly Venerate chuckled lightly, How could that be possible? My boxing techniques have dominated all the heavens and silenced gods and ghosts. If you learned my techniques, it would be too easy for others to spot the clues. Here''s what we''ll do, you go to the Scripture Pavilion, and I''ll see if I can find some good boxing techniques for you. Heavenly Venerate, we servant monks can only access the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion, and the best boxing technique on the first floor is the Bodhi Fist. Just go, laughed Tofu Heavenly Venerate. Xin Ding went to the Scripture Pavilion with a mix of doubt and trust. The first floor of the Scripture Pavilion at Western Paradise Temple was no less inferior to the Seek Dao Sect, with a collection of books that could be described as vast. As Xin Ding wandered around the Scripture Pavilion unsure of what to do, he heard Tofu Heavenly Venerate''s voice in his ear, Little monk, go to row twelve, sixth bookshelf, third row on the side; there''s a book you need there. Xin Ding went there and surprisingly found a book on martial arts with the prominent title Arhat Fist on the cover! Is this the legendary Arhat Fist that, when cultivated to the highest realm, can achieve the Arhat Fruit Position? Xin Ding''s voice trembled as he spoke, realizing the Merit Points needed to obtain the Arhat Fist were more than all the Merit Points combined in the Servant Monk Institute! Heavenly Venerate, how did you know the Arhat Fist was here? Lu Yangxin thought to himself, of course I know, I just put it here last night. If you wanted to learn something else, I could have you find it in the Scripture Pavilion too. Seeing that Tofu Heavenly Venerate did not respond, Xin Ding assumed this minor issue was not worth the Heavenly Venerate''s reply. It must have been hidden here by some great ancient power, awaiting someone destined, Xin Ding mused, having heard such tales in storytelling, without giving much thought to the origin of the Arhat Fist. Hearing Xin Ding''s words to himself, Lu Yang suddenly remembered a question, Right, Fairy, are there really cultivation techniques left by the true ancients on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion? Oh yes, there are plenty. Here lies the Vigorous Vajra Palm, next to it the Prajnaparamita Zen Palm, over there is the Minor Formless Heart Sutra, under the floor tiles the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Scripture, and at the very end, the Buddhist Introductory which reveals the Worldly Venerate Enlightenment Vision Diagram when touched by blood, explained the Fairy. Do you want a Fragmented Map? This place also hides plenty of those, along with various types of tokens, Shariputras, storage rings, and so on. Lu Yang: Why is the first floor of your Western Paradise Temple''s Scripture Pavilion so bustling, while our Seek Dao Sect''s first floor only has the Dragon Phoenix Transformation? Chapter 1029 Chapter 1029: Chapter 1028: Each with Their Own Unique Skills Chapter 1029: Chapter 1028: Each with Their Own Unique Skills ` How long have these cultivation techniques and visualization charts been hidden? Looks like they''ve been stashed away for thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of years. Lu Yang held his forehead, wondering how deep the monks of the Western Paradise Temple had buried these things. So much time and still undiscovered. You all hid them so deeply, did you want people to find them or not? Arhat Fist is swift and ever-changing, emphasizing the release of power through the breath, chanting as loud as thunder, using the voice to bolster courage and the breath to amplify strength The guidance of Tofu Heavenly Venerable came through the sword. In the field of Arhat Fist, few in the world could match Lu Yang''s expertise. With his guidance, Xin Ding made rapid progress. Practicing his punches in the courtyard with the boon of his powerful Spiritual Sense, Xin Ding executed each move with precision. In just half a month, he was close to mastering the basics. Indeed much stronger than Bodhi Fist. The more Xin Ding practiced, the more he felt the gap between Bodhi Fist and Arhat Fist, worthy to be the supreme fist technique that could certify one''s position as an Arhat. As Xin Ding immersed himself in practice, a warm current rose from his Dantian, flowing through his limbs and filling him with strength. Is the elixir finally taking effect? Xin Ding was overjoyed. For his cultivation, under the guidance of Tofu Heavenly Venerable, he had exchanged his own Merit Points for a Lesser Grass Return Elixir. Although it was an elixir that aided breakthroughs, its nature was very mild, and the body would absorb it slowly after consumption. With his intensive half-month of practice, his body accelerated the absorption of the elixir''s properties, and he finally broke through from the fifth level of Qi Refinement to the sixth level! His pores opened wide to absorb the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth to replenish the spiritual essence depleted by his breakthrough. If I encounter Senior Brother Xin Cheng now, I could probably knock him down with one punch, I guess. Compared to half a month ago, his strength had improved by leaps and bounds, having obtained the visualization chart of Buddhism''s founder, learned Arhat Fist, and broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refinement. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the four Servant Monks'' Institutes of the east, south, west, and north, there were few Servant Monks with the Cultivation Level of Qi Refinement Stage Six, meaning Xin Ding truly had the qualifications to compete for a spot in the Martial Monk Institute. Qi Refinement Stage Six? Greetings to Deacon Master Zhi Yuan, said Xin Ding as he finished practicing, brought his hands together in a salute, and greeted the Deacon Master whose Dharma name was Zhi Yuan. Steady and unarrogant, not bad, Deacon Master Zhi Yuan commended, sighing to himself. If he had had Xin Ding''s temperament, he would not have rushed his own breakthrough and fallen from his realm. He had been banished to the Servant Monks'' Institute for many years, becoming disheartened and somewhat negligent in his management duties. But half a month ago, Xin Ding''s victory over Xin Cheng captured his attention. Observing him, he realized that Xin Ding was a rare and promising talent; his temperament was too valuable to be wasted in the Servant Monks'' Institute. Keep this string of Buddha Beads safe, they might come in handy during the selection for the Martial Monk Institute, said Deacon Master Zhi Yuan as he removed a string of beads from his wrist. Deacon Master, this Xin Ding wanted to refuse; those were the Deacon Master''s Buddha Beads, surely not something he could afford. Even when tallying up everything he had oh no, that wasn''t rightChe had the Yinglong Visualization, the Arhat Fist Manual, and an Immortal Sword. Take them. I''m not giving them to you for nothing; I have a favor to ask of you. This time, four Servant Monks will be selected to join the Martial Monk Institute. With your current abilities, entering the institute should be no problem. However, among these four Servant Monks, there will be rankings, and the one who places first in the selection will get to choose a hundred-year-old herb from the pharmacy. There''s a Spirit Core Grass there that dates back a hundred years; I need you to choose it. Over these few days of observation, Zhi Yuan''s once dead heart began to stir again, no longer willing to be in decline and intent on returning to the Golden Core Stage. To return to the Golden Core Stage, the Spirit Core Grass was indispensable. Due to certain reasons, he couldn''t exchange for the Spirit Core Grass himself and could only use the selection opportunity at the Martial Monk Institute to get his hands on it. Heavenly Venerate, this Take it. When you think about it, you''re still getting the better deal; these Buddha Beads have been blessed with Buddhist teachings and are worth slightly more than the hundred-year-old Spirit Core Grass. Amitabha, Xin Ding accepted. ` The Servant Monk Institute was divided into four courts: east, south, west, and north. Xin Ding belonged to the East Servant Monk Court, which was universally acknowledged as the weakest of the four. All the servant monks drew lots to enter the ring and fight, vying for the four spots available in the Martial Monk Institute and battling it out to see who would come in first. Xin Ding stood out among the servant monks, as his Qi Refinement Level 6 was enough to sweep away a large number of his peers with ease. Xin Cheng also advanced to Qi Refinement Level 6, but unfortunately, faced with the powerful Spiritual Sense of Xin Ding, he was defeated once again. Xin Ding fought his way through, breaking into the top eight. Having just advanced to Qi Refinement Level 6, he was considered the weakest among them, and given his origins from the East Servant Monk Court, no one had much faith in him. Xin Ding''s opponent was a servant monk from the West Servant Monk Court who had practiced at Qi Refinement Level 6 for a year and had a good chance of entering the Martial Monk Institute. The victor of their confrontation would earn a place in the Martial Monk Institute! Senior Brother Zhi Yuan, I didn''t expect you would come to such a place. In the past years, you have never cared about the selection for the Martial Monk Institute, another monk, clad in the same attire as Zhi Yuan, approached. It was Zhi Xing, the Manager of the West Servant Monk Court. What, could it be that you think this kid named Xin Ding can beat someone from our West Servant Monk Court? We''ll know after the trial. Faced with Zhi Xing''s provocation, Zhi Yuan remained unshaken. Zhi Xing let out a cold laugh, said no more, and reveled in the thought of Zhi Yuan, once a lauded genius who made it onto the Earth List, being misled by beauty, failing a rash advancement, and being relegated to the same treatment in the Servant Monk Court. Zhi Xing was about to watch the fight, eager to see how Xin Ding would lose and what Zhi Yuan''s reaction would be. But when he looked toward the ring, the battle was already nearing its end, and Xin Ding sent his opponent flying out of the ring with a punch! The East Servant Monk Court erupted in cheers! Finally, someone from their court would enter the Martial Monk Institute! How could it be over so quickly? He had only exchanged a few words with Zhi Yuan! You gave him the Buddha Beads!? Zhi Xing was beside himself with fury, unable to believe that Zhi Yuan would make such a rash bet. He saw Xin Ding wrapping the Buddha Beads around his hand, employing the Bodhi Fist with Buddha Light emanating from each strike, making the opponent from the West Servant Monk Court utterly unable to compete. According to the rules, one could only use their possessions during the competition, and borrowing was forbidden, meaning that those precious Buddha Beads that even he coveted now belonged to Xin Ding! Material possessions, how could one not give them away? You! Following Xin Ding''s match, the other three fights concluded in turn, with each victor securing their place in the Martial Monk Institute. It looks like it''s you four then. How fitting that someone from each of the four Servant Monk Courts has made it. A monk from the Martial Monk Institute came to manage the proceedings, and after noticing the Buddha Beads in Xin Ding''s hand, he cast a deliberate glance toward Zhi Yuan, standing not too far away. Was that fearsome figure who once ranked in the top ten of the Earth List finally waking up? According to the rules, you four will fight on the ring, and the last one standing will be the first of the Servant Monk Institute. Being first in the Servant Monk Institute meant not only selecting herbs from the pharmacy but also, more importantly, receiving a significantly larger share of the institute''s resources once inside the Martial Monk Institute. Lu Yang stretched lazily; he hadn''t yet had to use his Arhat Fist up to this point. Facing the remaining three servant monks should be no trouble at all. Who do you think will win? Of course, it will be our Senior Brother Xin''an from the West Servant Monk Court. Originally, Senior Brother Xin''an was unremarkable, but his Cultivation Level surged unexpectedly a year ago, and he has now reached Qi Refinement Level 7! But can Cultivation Level represent everything? In the end, it might be our Senior Brother Xin Chen from the South Servant Monk Court. They say his cultivation talent used to be extremely poor, always at the bottom of our court. Then one day, it was as if he had opened a Spiritual Acupoint, changing his formerly timid behavior overnight, and he defeated the related parties of our court, becoming the Eldest Senior Brother in one fell swoop. It must be our Senior Brother Xin Ping from the North Servant Monk Court. Everyone says he has awakened his latent Formless Physique, which makes him invincible within his class and capable of challenging those beyond his level. Senior Brother Xin Ping had even defeated cultivators in the late stages of Qi Refinement Level 6 while he was in the late stages of Qi Refinement Level 5. To get the first-place reward, even though the Martial Monk Institute tried to recruit him, he didn''t go directly but chose to participate in this competition! Lu Yang: Why did these three opponents sound so formidable? Chapter 1030 Chapter 1030: Chapter 1029: The Backing of Tofu Heavenly Venerate Chapter 1030: Chapter 1029: The Backing of Tofu Heavenly Venerate Lu Yang decided to use his Golden Finger, Fairy, please help me check, what''s the situation with those three people over there? Lu Yang dared not use his Spiritual Sense to scan those three Servant Monks, fearing that they might have backers. Let this Immortal check Oh, I see. What''s the situation? One person has a cultivator hidden in his jade pendant, another has a cultivator hidden within his compass, and another has a cultivator hidden within his body. Is this a custom of the Western Paradise Temple, or are we just following local traditions? I think Western Paradise Temple probably doesn''t know about such customs. Lu Yang thought to himself that Western Paradise Temple should really take care of its Servant Monastery; each one of its Servant Monks seemed to be extraordinary. The three Servant Monks from the south, west, and north all firmly believed they were the strongest and, coincidentally, chose to fight one-on-one. Xin Ding had the lowest Cultivation Level, and none of the three took him seriously. Even with Buddha Beads, how much power could they exhibit, and how could they possibly be compared to their hidden aces? Carefree Steps! Bodhi Sealing Fist! Formless Divine Skill! Each of the three had had their own fortune, and the martial arts they used were not merely the Bodhi Fist. Each had its own formidable strength which made it difficult to determine the superior one in the fight. The Bodhi Sealing Fist and the Formless Divine Skill were fierce and powerful, while the Carefree Steps was a technique for evading most attacks. Xin Ding''s opponent was Xin Chen from the Southern Servant Monastery. Faced with the Bodhi Sealing Fist, Xin Ding dared not hold back anymore and wrapped his right hand with Buddha Beads, directly using the Arhat Fist. BoomC Fists collided and both stepped back several paces before stabilizing their bodies, with Xin Chen taking three more steps back than Xin Ding! The crowd was astounded; Xin Chen, who held the advantage in Cultivation Level and was expected to win, had actually fallen behind in the fight! This is the Arhat Fist! The presiding monk of the Martial Monk Institute stood up in shock, his face incredulous. He had been fortunate to see the head of the Martial Monk Institute and the Elders of the Western Paradise Temple perform it. This was the famous Arhat Fist of Buddhism, a martial art even ordinary monks like him weren''t qualified to learn! Zhi Yuan Senior Brother, did you teach him? If anyone in this place might have taught Xin Ding the Arhat Fist, it would only be the once genius Zhi Yuan. But as far as he knew, Zhi Yuan wasn''t qualified to teach the Arhat Fist. If the higher-ups found out about this, the lightest punishment would be expulsion from Western Paradise Temple, and the worst would be complete destruction of his Cultivation Level! Zhi Yuan shook his head calmly; he had already inquired about where Xin Ding had learned the Arhat Fist. He found the complete Arhat Fist in the Scripture Pavilion. Even I only have the first chapter of the Arhat Fist, whereas what he found in the Scripture Pavilion was the complete text. Just for this reason alone, it wouldn''t have been Zhi Yuan who taught him. The Scripture Pavilion, huh? That kid is really lucky. The monk from the Martial Monk Institute envied Xin Ding. The Arhat Fist was such that even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could use it; countless people outside coveted the Arhat Fist of Buddhism. Lu Yang knew the Arhat Fist, and so did everyone he knew, so he didn''t think Arhat Fist was that rare; that was because he stood too high, for ordinary Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, the Arhat Fist was a martial art tantalizingly out of reach. I heard that the Scripture Pavilion also holds the Vigorous Vajra Palm, the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Scripture, Shariputra, but sadly, no one has found them yet. The monk from the Martial Monk Institute said regretfully. Xin Ding and Xin Chen were engaged in fierce combat, with Xin Chen unable to overcome Xin Ding even with the use of magic artifacts, growing increasingly anxious as cold sweat formed on his forehead. He had envisaged seizing victory in one fell swoop; how could he not defeat someone with a lower Cultivation Level than him? Trash, let me take over. A domineering voice echoed in Xin Chen''s mind, and in an instant, he lost control of his body. Xin Chen''s fighting style changed abruptly. What was once an awkward utilization of the Bodhi Sealing Fist suddenly became fierce and powerful, with each punch heavy enough to burst a skull. The hidden soul within Xin Chen rejoiced at the sight of the Arhat Fist. He had infiltrated Western Paradise Temple through the guise of a Servant Monk precisely to seize the chance to acquire the Arhat Fist; he thought he would have to lie low for a long time, but the Arhat Fist was now within his reach! As soon as Lu Yang saw this, he knew what had happened to Xin Chen. So you''re the only one who can swap out, huh? Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Later generations have no respect for rules, little monk. Let this Venerable fight in your stead! As the saying goes, practice makes perfect; having extensive experience in being possessed, Tofu Heavenly Venerable was extremely familiar with the ways of possession and immediately took over Xin Ding. Arhat Fist! Lu Yang, stepping in as the fighter, demonstrated the Arhat Fist, which stood apart from the ordinary. Chants of Buddha resonated within him, surging like a tidal wave. He was not afraid of revealing his identity through the Arhat Fist; all in the Western Paradise Temple were monks who did not have to be concerned about losing their hair. Lu Yang landed a punch on Xin Chen''s abdomen, causing Xin Chen''s eyeballs to nearly pop out. Why was there also someone hidden in the other person''s body? And their combat ability was extremely terrifying! ` After Lu Yang took over the fight, the situation turned into a one-sided affair, with Xin Chen standing no chance at all! Hidden souls within Xin''an and Xin Ping, witnessing this, both deduced what had transpired on Lu Yang''s side. If that were the case, there was no need to remain hidden any longer. They might as well switch fighters directly! Two powerful souls took over the bodies of Xin''an and Xin Ping and charged towards Lu Yang and Xin Chen. The original face-off between pairs morphed into a true melee. Although all four were powerful entities, they currently inhabited Qi Cultivation Stage bodies, which severely limited their techniques regardless of their vast capabilities. Furthermore, onlookers from the Martial Monk Institute were present, so they had to restrain themselves to avoid detection. This won''t do, Lu Yang clenched his teeth and muttered. He didn''t fear the three of them, and the odds were in his favor if the fight continued, but the problem was that Xin Ding was only at the sixth level of Qi Cultivation and couldn''t withstand substituting for others for long. Everyone, come in! Lu Yang no longer occupied Xin Ding''s body but returned to the Green Blade Sword Small World. He opened the Small World and sucked in the other three powerful souls with him. All three souls believed they were the strongest and were unafraid to confront whatever techniques Lu Yang could muster, allowing themselves to be pulled into the Small World C an ideal way to rid themselves of this nuisance altogether! Upon entering the Small World, Lu Yang finally saw the true forms of the three individuals. An elder, a middle-aged man, and a young man. Unexpected, indeed. I thought I was the only one who infiltrated the Western Heaven Temple in such a manner, but it turns out there were three others like me, said the soul hidden within the jade pendant of Xin Chen, who was an elder. I''m known as Mo Xiaochou, at the Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit, and you should have heard of my name. Mo Xiaochou realized the truth: the reason Xin Ding knew Arhat Fist was not because he had found it in the Scripture Pavilion but because it was taught to him by the person behind him. He looked at Lu Yang, I wonder if you''d be willing to teach me a set of Arhat Fist, the price can be nego You are Lu Yang! Before, Mo Xiaochou hadn''t paid much attention to Lu Yang''s appearance, but now he was taken aback by the realization. Was this the renowned Talent Lu, known for punishing evil and promoting good? Why was he here?! It seems Mo Dao-friend came secretly to the Western Paradise Temple to learn the Arhat Fist, Lu Yang said with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile, as he drew the Inheriting Shadow Sword as though he was helping the temple catch a thief. Mo Xiaochou inwardly cursed his luck. As fellow cultivators at the Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit, he stood no chance against Lu Yang. Hey, why don''t we three join forces to take him down? Mo Xiaochou shouted, seeing no other solution. The young man hidden within Xin Ping''s body ignored Mo Xiaochou''s proposition. Talent Lu? He''s nothing but a youth eager for quick success and unearned reputation, the middle-aged man hiding inside Xin Chen''s compass said coldly, Since he''s a genius cultivated by the Seek Dao Sect, he must possess many fine treasures. It''d be best if you leave both your life and your treasures here. As he uttered the word, an early-stage Body Integration aura erupted, pressing Mo Xiaochou down to his knees with the might of colossal weight. A mere early-stage Body Integration soul dares to be so arrogant? Lu Yang scoffed. All three were only in their soul state, with their cultivation halved, whereas he was fully embodied with his soul intact, not fearing the middle-aged man in the slightest. Not to mention, his soul strength was comparable to Mid Integration Stage. The middle-aged man laughed mockingly at Lu Yang''s attitude, Arrogant? Today, you will learn the gap between Body Integration and Divine Transformation! I shall establish the Rule: Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array! In an instant, Lu Yang released the Inheriting Shadow Sword along with the Seven Star Sword Set, forming the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array with the eight Immortal Treasure-level swords above the middle-aged man''s head. Before the middle-aged man could finish his speech, he was suddenly weighed down as if by ten thousand mountains, and he fell to his knees with a thud. Lu Yang, like a Kun Peng, summoned the Inheriting Shadow Sword, imbuing it with the Three Flavored True Fire and the Golden Bird True Flame. The Golden Bird True Flame, being extremely pure and yang, was the bane of Souls! Let alone the strength of Lu Yang''s Soul Body was so formidable that he could dominate the middle-aged man in single combat. Lu Yang transformed into a Sword Immortal, his sword light piercingly cold. Every sword he wielded was imbued with Sword Qi, terrifying the middle-aged man to his core, for he had no time to establish any Rule. ShkC The Inheriting Shadow Sword pierced the middle-aged man''s skull, pinning him to a large rock. Fighting above your level, huh? An interesting junior, the always silent young man finally spoke, clapping lightly, his eyes showing appreciation for Lu Yang, Mysterious Sword Arrays, the legendary Inheriting Shadow Sword, and this Small World C even I do not possess such richness in resources. Avarice gleamed in the young man''s eyes. The value of Lu Yang''s assets was even greater than what he had hoped to acquire from the Western Heaven Temple. Treasures belong to those predestined to own them; all of this should rightfully belong to me, he declared. No longer restraining his aura, the young man unleashed his Early Tribulation Stage essence, an invisible pressure radiating from him as the epicenter, swiftly spreading in all directions! Mo Xiaochou felt his soul being crushed, on the verge of scattering and facing imminent destruction! An Early Tribulation Stage? Indeed, I cannot beat that, Lu Yang perceived the cultivation level of the young man, and with a resigned smile, he leisurely put away the Inheriting Shadow Sword and the Seven Star Sword Set. Fairy, it''s up to you now. Chapter 1031 Chapter 1031: 1030 Chapter 1031: 1030 ` A joyful hum emanated from within Lu Yang''s body, and a girl clad in a goose-yellow dress, looking like the girl next door, emerged from his body with a giggling smile. The girl, cute as the girl next door, floated in the air, flying around Lu Yang with pride. Hum hum, so you do need this Immortal''s help, don''t you? Yes, yes, I am troubled to ask for Fairy''s assistance. It''s not really a trouble, as a venerable official of this dynasty, to loyally assist this Immortal is to ensure your own peace, as should be. Your humble servant thanks you for your heavenly grace! The sovereign and minister chatted amiably, speaking in terms the others couldn''t understand, the atmosphere harmonious, a picture of a wise ruler and worthy subjects, completely ignoring the presence of the young man. Faced with this situation, the young man couldn''t muster any anger, not even a will to fight; all he felt was the endless chill sprouting in his heart. Ever since the girl appeared, the pressure he deliberately exerted had vanished without a trace, inexplicably, a change that completely surpassed his understanding. Who is she! Who is she! The young man''s Lingtai raced, pondering the current predicament. Late Tribulation Stage, wait, Lu Yang just called her Fairy, thinking of this, the young man could not help but shiver, could she possibly be a Semi-Immortal?! And why does this junior named Lu Yang have another Soul Body within him?! The girl noticed the young man''s gaze, her brow slightly furrowed, pouting her lips in a somewhat displeased manner. What right do you have to take Little Yang''s things, Little Yang is my person after all. The young man braced for confrontation, not daring to take the girl lightly, he said politely with cupped fists, This old man is Qing Yan, I was unaware that the junior was under your protection, no offense was intended. You''re the esteemed Qing Yan? The middle-aged man nailed to the great rock by the Inheriting Shadow Sword showed an astonished expression upon hearing the young man''s title. Wasn''t it said that you perished at the hands of Master Mingyu? Master Mingyu, Abbot of Western Paradise Temple. The esteemed Qing Yan? Lu Yang had heard this honorific, remembered he''d reversed Buddhist scriptures, transformed from Buddha to demon, becoming a great demon of Buddha Country, his notorious name enough to stop children''s cries, yet he hadn''t heard of him causing trouble in Great Xia. Since you''ve offended, you may as well stay behind. Despite the esteemed Qing Yan''s polite attitude towards Immortal Fairy, the moment she thought of him trying to take Lu Yang''s things, Immortal Fairy held no good impression of him. These words made the esteemed Qing Yan shiver, suddenly feeling a sense of impending doom. Immortal Fairy spoke in an even tone, but Qing Yan understood it as the arrogance of a superior to an inferior, an insignificant one whom a superior would not waste emotions on when dealing at hand. Do you really think I can be handled so easily?! The esteemed Qing Yan roared in anger; he, in the stature of Early Tribulation Stage, could not be trifled with by just anyone. Those who had cultivated to the Tribulation Stage were all formidable beings, each with a few trump cards, not to be used unless absolutely necessary. The esteemed Qing Yan''s eyes narrowed, chanting an unknown Buddhist scripture. In this corrupt world of degeneration, may ice seal the universe! Suddenly, goose-feather-like snow began to fall within the Green Blade Sword Small World, the temperature plummeted, and even Lu Yang, impervious to cold or heat, felt the chill, needing the Three Flavored True Fire and the Golden Bird True Flame to resist. The temperature in the Small World dropped to a terrifying level, Lu Yang even felt as if the water in his body was about to freeze. The Age of Dharma''s Decline, the era of last resort! ` The Venerable Qing Yan''s scriptures changed once more, becoming fervent and progressive, his eyes brimming with frenzy and bloodthirst. The spiritual essence in the Small World was completely frozen, unable to be refined; this was the End of Dharma Era mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures, a struggle at the world''s end. During the End of Dharma Era, spiritual essence could not be harnessed, cultivators could no longer cultivate, and they were thoroughly reduced to mortals. Five Ghosts Moving Mountains, Six Generals Supporting Heaven! Venerable Qing Yan summoned eleven giant figures, taller even than when Meng Jingzhou displayed his full Dharma Aspect. The middle-aged man''s face showed despair. Was this the legendary ultimate move of Venerable Qing Yan, that supposedly left everyone who saw it with a slim chance of survival? The mountains moved by the Five Ghosts and the heavens supported by the Six Generals weren''t truly existent. They were formed of humanity''s evil thoughts C noisy, angry, sorrowful Bathed in humanity''s malevolence, even one who survived by luck would turn utterly insane. Even Ming Yu wouldn''t dare to face this move head-on. Let''s see what tricks you, a Semi-Immortal, truly have up your sleeve! Venerable Qing Yan dared not hold back, employing all his trump cards; he couldn''t believe that the girl next door would emerge unscathed! Fairy Eternity pouted, somewhat impatiently: What a complete mess, Arhat Fruit Fist. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fairy Eternity launched an Immortal Fist Technique, and with the Arhat Fruit FistCcarrying a purifying intentCwith just one punch, the entire Small World was instantly rejuvenated, as if spring had returned to the earth, warm and blooming. What End of Dharma Era, with its miles of frozen evil and turbidityCall vanished without a trace, replaced by a new world teeming with life. Bodhi Leaf Fist. Fairy Eternity''s fist technique changed, and the Bodhi Leaf Fist, aiding restful sleep and equally potent in purification, washed away the maliciously condensed mountains and skies with an immense tide of purifying intent, erasing the negative emotions completely. What kind of fist technique is this?! Venerable Qing Yan was astounded, Arhat Fruit Fist, Bodhi Leaf Fist, they sounded nonsensical, how could they possibly possess such power?! Qing Yan Dissolves into the Clear Sky! Seeing he was no match, Venerable Qing Yan made a snap decision and resorted to his Escape Skill. This top-notch skill had once allowed him to slip away from Master Ming Yu, capable of creating a illusory clone to deceive his opponent, while his true form transformed into a wisp of Qing Yan, disappearing without a trace, eluding anyone''s search! What''s that, you call this an escape skill? Time Immortal''s and Yingtian Immortal''s escape skills are much better than yours. Fairy Eternity clasped her hands together, interlocking her fingers. Venerable Qing Yan, who thought he had vanished like smoke in thin air, was pinched into form, forced back to his original appearance. What kind of technique is this, who exactly are you?! Desperation filled the eyes of Venerable Qing Yan. This was an opponent on an entirely different level compared to Master Ming Yu. He could understand the moves of Ming Yu, but every technique Fairy Eternity used was beyond his comprehension! You are not worthy of knowing who this Immortal is, fix. Fairy Eternity uttered the word fix, and Venerable Qing Yan was struck with alarm; could this be the legendary Fixation Technique? But he tried to struggle and found he was not fixed in place. Fairy Eternity''s expression darkened: If you dare move a bit, you''re as good as dead. Venerable Qing Yan immediately was so scared that he did not dare to move an inch. And that goes for you two as well. Fairy Eternity used the Fixation Technique on Mo Xiaochou and the middle-aged man too, with outstanding results. All done. Lu Yang hurried forward to welcome Fairy Eternity''s triumphant return: With His Majesty in action, how could such petty figures possibly stand a chance of victory? His Majesty''s martial prowess is unparalleled throughout history, indeed a naturally brilliant, supremely strategic, world-shaking figure, surpassing all predecessors, and illuminating for posterity! Lu Yang clapped enthusiastically, genuinely full of praise. Right, right, this Immortal is awesome, Fairy Eternity stood with hands on her hips, brimming with pride, as if she had vanquished a formidable foe. Chapter 1032 Chapter 1032: Chapter 1031: Qi Refinement Level 6 Defeating Qi Refinement Level 7 Chapter 1032: Chapter 1031: Qi Refinement Level 6 Defeating Qi Refinement Level 7 Let''s hear it, what''s your situation, and why are you hiding in the Servant Monk Institute? With his hands behind his back, Lu Yang paced before the three soul bodies. Even though Lu Yang was only at the mid-stage of Transforming Spirit and not of high seniority, the three soul bodies were still trembling in fear, not daring to hide anything from him. Speak the truth. Immortal Fairy, standing behind Lu Yang, said fiercely. Yes, yes, yes, the three soul bodies hurriedly responded, not daring to utter a single word of dissent. I am here to learn the Arhat Fist, Mo Xiaochou confessed first. Tell the truth. I am here to steal the technique of the Arhat Fist. The discipline towards the Servant Monks in Western Heaven Temple is lax, providing the simplest way to infiltrate. I planned on possessing one of the Servant Monks and gradually climb the ranks. Eventually, there''d be a chance to come into contact with the Arhat Fist. My name is Duan Qingshui. The middle-aged man at the early Integration Stage said. His purpose for infiltrating Western Heaven Temple was the same as Mo Xiaochou''sCto steal techniques. Except, he aimed to steal one of the three great scriptures of Western Heaven Temple, the Great Collection Sutra. Where are your physical bodies? Hidden away outside. Why separate? Lu Yang wondered. Separating the spirit from the body was dangerous, as it halved one''s combat power. We don''t have magic artifacts capable of carrying our physical bodies without being detected, Duan Qingshui explained helplessly. They didn''t want it this way; they had no choice. Such magic artifacts were extremely rare; they couldn''t buy them even if they wanted to. Qing Yan Venerate had fought a fierce battle with Master Mingyu, one that left only his soul remaining. After employing the Escape Skill Qing Smoke Transforming the Blue Sky, his soul was still gravely injured. Left with no choice, he had to possess the body of Xin Ping from the northern Servant Monk Institute. In order to help Xin Ping advance to a higher institute, allowing Qing Yan Venerate to recover his strength and look for a chance to make a scene in Western Heaven Temple as revenge against Master Mingyu, he cultivated Xin Ping into possessing the Formless Physique using a secret method, ensuring it would go undetected by anyone. You''ve saved Western Heaven Temple a big trouble, Lu Yang could imagine that if Qing Yan Venerate really managed to stay hidden, he could indeed stir up significant trouble in Western Heaven Temple. However, he acted righteously without seeking reward; there was no need to report such a minor matter to Western Heaven Temple. Leave these three in the Small World for now, and when we return to the Sect, lock them up in Captive Peak. All three had seen Immortal Fairy, so there was no choice but to silence them or confine them to Captive Peak. Lu Yang hadn''t expected that in just over half a month since his arrival at Western Heaven Temple, he''d helped Captive Peak capture three more individuals. The only issue was that Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui were of too low a Cultivation Level, especially Mo Xiaochou, who would be bottom-ranked at Captive Peak. Never mind, a mosquito is still meat no matter how small, Lu Yang believed that doing good deeds didn''t discriminate by size. Having dealt with these three, Lu Yang finally had time to continue watching Xin Ding''s match. What, Xin Ding at the sixth level of Qi Refinement actually defeated Xin''an at the seventh level! This is a challenge beyond his level! The battle in the Green Blade Sword Small World had concluded, and the Martial Monk Institute selection competition was also nearing its end. Xin Ding, who no one had faith in, defeated the most likely candidate, Xin''an. Defeating someone from the seventh level of Qi Refinement while at the sixth level was no small feat. It signified a mid-stage practitioner overcoming a late-stage one. How could the Servant Monks not cheer ecstatically at this scene? Especially the Servant Monks from the eastern Servant Monk Institute, who were the most excited. How many years had it been since they last claimed victory? Now, finally, they could hold their heads high in front of the other three institutes. Lu Yang rubbed his temples in pain. The disparity between the fights inside and outside the Small World was substantial, and sudden exposure was somewhat overwhelming. Zhi Yuan Senior Brother, you''ve taught a good disciple, a monk from the Martial Monk Institute remarked meaningfully to Zhi Yuan. He definitely didn''t believe that Zhi Yuan hadn''t taught Xin Ding. It seems that these years of seclusion by Zhi Yuan were a facade. In reality, he had been secretly grooming a successor all along, and Xin Ding was the prime example. Given Xin Ding''s display of talent today, there was a chance he could enter the Heaven-Earth-Man rankings and become a famed expert listed there. Zhi Yuan couldn''t be bothered to reply; after all, even if he denied teaching Xin Ding, the other person wouldn''t believe it. However, once he joins the Martial Monk Institute, he might face targetingCafter all, Senior Brother, you made quite a few enemies there back in the day, the monk from the Martial Monk Institute warned, having a relatively good relationship with Zhi Yuan. But as for others, that was less certain. Zhi Yuan glared, How dare they! Do they really think I''m dead? In any case, I will do my best to take care of him, but I can''t guarantee anything beyond that, said the monk from the Martial Monk Institute. Zhi Yuan calmed down, pressed his palms together in gratitude, Then I''ll have to trouble Junior Brother. I announce, Xin Ding is the top candidate in this selection, the monk from the Martial Monk Institute declared loudly, prompting cheers from the Eastern Servant Monk Institute. Xin Ding, as the top candidate you can choose any hundred-year-old herb from the medicine warehouse. Have you thought about what you want? This Master Uncle You may call me Master Uncle Zhi Kong. Master Uncle Zhi Kong, I''ve made my decision. Then follow me. Zhi Kong said, leading Xin Ding towards the medicine warehouse. Zhi Kong knocked on the warehouse door ring, Master Uncle Wu Nian, the selection at the Servant Monk Institute has ended, I''ve brought someone to pick herbs. Come in, just remember not to trample the seedlings at the doorway. The great doors of the medicine warehouse opened automatically, revealing a field of herbs, with a little old man going about sprinkling water from his watering can. The little old man flew in front of Xin Ding with his hands clasped behind his back. Facing the little man, Xin Ding felt utterly naked, with no secrets to hide. He was definitely a great master! He''s just at the early stage of Spirit Transformation, came the lazy voice of Tofu Heavenly Venerable beside Xin Ding. A random person from the Green Blade Sword Small World would be stronger than this little old man. Knowing the little old man''s cultivation level, Xin Ding still thought he was very impressive. Being at the initial stage of Spirit Transformation was already an unattainable level for him. He feared he might never reach the stage of Spirit Transformation in his lifetime. What herb do you want? asked the little old man. Hundred-year Spirit Core Grass. So it is Spirit Core Grass, the little old man surmised upon seeing the Buddha beads Xin Ding wore, guessing that he would want the Spirit Core Grass. Spirit Core Grass was rare, and not many knew about it. The little old man sighed, So Zhi Yuan still hasn''t forgiven me, his master, wanting to obtain Spirit Core Grass through you. Zhi Yuan was the most gifted and virtuous student I had ever taken, who would have thought that he, so devoted to Buddhism, would meet the Red Lotus Demoness on a mission, become entangled with her several times, and develop worldly affections, breaking the monastic precepts? If I hadn''t separated them, who would take the monastic precepts seriously? Unexpectedly, even though I separated them physically, I did not separate their hearts. He rashly attempted to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, fell ill from longing, and his efforts fell short, causing him to drop back to the Foundation Establishment Stage. I intended to directly give him the Spirit Core Grass, but I never imagined he would hold a grudge against me, unwilling to accept anything from me, and he also didn''t have the qualifications to obtain Spirit Core Grass The little old man rambled on for quite a while, and Xin Ding managed to roughly understand Master Uncle Zhi Yuan''s story. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I''m puzzled about something and would like to ask Master Uncle to clear my confusion. Ask, said the little old man with a cheerful smile, seemingly treating Xin Ding as his grand-disciple. If Buddhism is a sanctuary far from worldly affairs, and marrying a person from the secular world means developing worldly affections, then why not let the Red Lotus Demoness also join our Western Paradise Temple? In that way, Master Uncle Zhi Yuan marrying her wouldn''t be a problem, right? The little old man began to doubt his own judgment. Did Zhi Yuan truly teach this disciple? Chapter 1033 Chapter 1033: Chapter 1032: Relying on a Backer Chapter 1033: Chapter 1032: Relying on a Backer Zhi Kong looked at Xin Ding with astonishment, a good question indeed. How had he never thought of this before? Certainly not, the little old man replied. He had cultivated for several hundred years, guarded the garden, and his Zen skills were exceptional. He spoke slowly and deliberately, smiling as he answered Xin Ding''s question. Marriage is a matter of the secular world. Our Buddhism is a pure land of cultivation. If the Red Lotus Demoness converts to Buddhism and marries Zhi Yuan, wouldn''t that be introducing worldly affairs into the pure land, breaking its rules? Zhi Kong suddenly realized the truth of the matter, worthy of being Uncle Wu Nian, resolving his confusion in a few words. However, Xin Ding was still puzzled, his clear eyes fixed on the little old man: But I see that gambling and fighting are rampant in our menial work division. Uncle Zhi Xing from the Western menial work division provoked Uncle Zhi Yuan, the four menial divisions competed against each other, and the Martial Monk Institute selected the top four to compete for first place. Aren''t these all worldly matters too? I The little old man was at a loss for words, unable to reply to Xin Ding immediately. Primarily because everything Xin Ding said was true, he found himself unable to retort. Xin Ding came to a sudden realization, finally understanding the matter: I get it, there''s only one Uncle Zhi Yuan, easy to manage. The rest involves too many people, and if our Buddhism cannot manage, we just let it be. I The little old man was rendered speechless again. How could this seemingly simple-minded youngster speak nothing but the truth? This youngster could not have been taught by Zhi Yuan. If Zhi Yuan had such a mind, he wouldn''t have been trapped by emotions and failed his breakthrough! Lu Yang laughed so hard in the Green Blade Sword Small World that his stomach hurt. Xin Ding''s single-minded nature indeed made him an excellent seedling for Buddhism. The little old man took a deep breath and spoke earnestly, Xin Ding, you must understand that everything undergoes a process of change. Our Western Paradise Temple indeed has many impurities, but you should also see that we are cleansing these matters. It is just that such things take time. How much time does it need? A very long time. Xin Ding thought about it and felt like his great-uncle had said something but also as if he hadn''t said anything at all. The little old man dared not continue the conversation with Xin Ding, lest the young monk asked more questions he couldn''t answer. He gave Zhi Kong the Spirit Core Grass and hurriedly had him take Xin Ding away. Uncle Zhi Yuan, here is the Spirit Core Grass, Xin Ding said, handing the Spirit Core Grass to Uncle Zhi Yuan as agreed. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Holding the Spirit Core Grass, Uncle Zhi Yuan showed a nostalgic expression: I suppose you have met the master, haven''t you? Uncle Wu Nian? Yes, I did. Did he mention anything about me? He did. Uncle Zhi Yuan asked eagerly, What did he say? Although the master had separated him from the Red Lotus, ultimately it was his own fault. He did not want to face the master because he couldn''t get over this hurdle in his heart. Xin Ding thought for a while. He had a long conversation with the great-uncle, and it would be troublesome to repeat it. So, he decided to summarize the content of their discussion. He said that our Western Paradise Temple has too many impurities to manage. Uncle, your desire to marry the Red Lotus Demoness is too conspicuous, and the Western Paradise Temple cannot overlook it. Zhi Yuan suddenly understood and seemed very excited, So, does the master mean I can just marry Red Lotus in secret? The master was indeed on his side! Is that what great-uncle meant? Xin Ding recalled the great-uncle''s reaction, feeling that it might not have been the case, but given his own dull wit, it was normal for him not to understand the deeper meaning of the great-uncle''s words. After that, Zhi Kong took Xin Ding and the other four to the Martial Monk Institute. Xin''an, Xin Chen, and Xin Ping looked at Xin Ding with awe. It wasn''t just because Xin Ding won the championship with his absolute strength, but also because the powerful Soul Body that was instructing their cultivation within their own bodies had vanished after that battle! The strength of those three Soul Bodies was something they were all too aware of, yet they disappeared without a trace, what secrets could possibly be hidden on Xin Ding''s body! Just thinking about this point, they couldn''t help but shiver. From today on, you are Martial Monks of the Martial Monk Institute, Zhi Kong led the four to receive their Martial Monk Robes and took them around the Martial Monk Institute before saying, and provided the three with new identity proofs. Starting from next month, each of you will get ten lower-grade Spirit Stones and ten Merit Points as a monthly allowance, if you wish to obtain more resources, you will have to rely on your own efforts. The other three were very excited, the treatment at the Martial Monk Institute was indeed heaven and earth compared to the Servant Institute. I have other matters to attend to, I''ll be leaving first, Zhi Yuan, having explained almost everything, left the four behind as he had his own affairs to deal with. Are you four the new arrivals? Right after Zhi Yuan left, some people immediately approached, roughly seven or eight of them, with the leader being at the Consummation of Qi Refinement Realm! The leader glanced at Xin Ding, intentionally or otherwise; he was Xin Cheng''s backer in the Martial Monk Institute, originally thinking Xin Cheng, with the Fragmented Map of the ''Elephant Crossing the River'' he gave, could enter the Martial Monk Institute, yet he didn''t expect Xin Cheng to be eliminated by Xin Ding. Greetings, Senior Brother. Newcomers must learn the rules, each new Martial Monk must spar with us, to let you know that there are always people better than you! Xin Ding''s group became nervous. Heavenly Venerate, what should we do? Xin Ding saw the unkind intentions of the visitors; he was definitely no match for the Martial Monk at the Consummation of Qi Refinement. Tofu Heavenly Venerable gave a slight smile, such a trivial matter didn''t require his intervention, and indicated a clear path for Xin Ding, Find a backer. I have a backer? Great Uncle Master, they are bullying me, Xin Ding ran to the pharmacy to complain to the little old man. The little old man didn''t expect that just after he had finished talking about the nefarious deeds at Western Paradise Temple, and within half a day, Xin Ding would encounter such deeds. He couldn''t ignore this. Having a Great Uncle Master at the Divinity Transformation Stage as a backer, who in the Martial Monk Institute would dare bring up the matter of new Martial Monks sparring with the older ones? Do you know, every new Martial Monk''s monthly allowance must have twenty percent handed over to us Great Uncle Master, they are extorting me. You are Zhi Yuan''s disciple; do you know what Zhi Yuan was like when he was in the Martial Monk Institute Great Uncle Master, since they can''t beat Uncle Master Zhi Yuan, they come to bully me. Soon, everyone in the Martial Monk Institute knew Xin Ding had connections. Except Xin Ding himself. Zhi Yuan, using the power of Spirit Core Grass, returned to the pinnacle of the Golden Core, roamed around the Martial Monk Institute, and was astounded to find no one was bullying Xin Ding. Seeing the inexplicably good attitude of everyone in the Martial Monk Institute towards him, Xin Ding didn''t think much of it, and just assumed it was the reward for steadfastly guarding the secret of Tofu Heavenly Venerable and saving Western Paradise Temple, the good deed had brought good karma. Once they knew of Xin Ding''s identity, the Martial Monk Institute would not treat him as they did the other newcomers; resources were allocated in his favor. Xin Ding, others who have just joined the Martial Monk Institute can choose any Cultivation Technique from the second floor of the Scripture Pavilion, but you, being Wu Nian''s disciple, naturally have a different situation; you can choose any three Cultivation Techniques. Great Uncle Master, they are allowing me to cut corners. Chapter 1034 Chapter 1034: Chapter 1033: Learning Lion Roar (Requesting Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month) Chapter 1034: Chapter 1033: Learning Lion Roar (Requesting Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month) Xin Ding was searching for books on the second floor of the Scripture Pavilion; according to the rules, he could only take one book with him. The books here were dazzlingly varied, and he was confused about what to choose. Fairy, are there hidden opportunities on the second floor? Tofu Heavenly Venerate asked Heavenly Venerate Dou. Heavenly Venerate Dou opened his Immortal Sense and scanned around, then shook his head, Like the first floor, those opportunities are gone, but there are other opportunities. What opportunities? See that monk sweeping the floor? He is actually at the Late Tribulation Stage. To think such a master was hidden here. Lu Yang was immensely surprised, thankful that he hadn''t rashly used his Spiritual Sense to probe, as he would certainly have been detected by the other. Heavenly Venerate, which book should I choose? Fairy, which book should he choose? That one called Qing Yan, come here, are there any good cultivation techniques on this second floor? Qing Yan, an honest and straightforward figure, came over. Having lived for over a thousand years in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and possessing multiple identities, he had visited the Scripture Pavilion in the Western Paradise Temple several times. He was the most familiar with the Western Paradise Temple within the Green Peak Sword Small World. How about the ''Six-character Mantra Scripture''? If you memorize this scripture, it has the effect of blessing and exorcising evil. No, it''s too difficult to learn. How about the ''Great Compassionate Mantra''? It can purify the soul. No need, this little monk''s soul is pure enough. How about the ''Great Brightness Spell''? It''s effective against soul attacks. Sounds pretty average. What about ''Lion Roar''? It''s a sonic attack that imitates the roar of a lion and can deter enemies. Although the second floor only has the first part, it should be enough for this little monk. That will do. Little Yang, let him choose ''Lion Roar''. Little monk, you choose ''Lion Roar''. Okay. Xin Ding trusted Tofu Heavenly Venerate greatly and took the first part of Lion Roar. The treatment of martial monks and servant monks was not comparable; each martial monk owned their private monastery, and Xin Ding, unable to wait, started flipping through ''Lion Roar'' upon his return to the monastery. After glancing through it twice, Xin Ding felt dizzy and couldn''t quite understand the technique. Heavenly Venerate, do you know Lion Roar? Could you teach me? From the Green Peak Sword, the eternal raspy voice of Tofu Heavenly Venerate replied, Hehe, this seat has traversed through the heavens, mastered countless techniques; what is there I do not know? But if I were to teach you directly, it would only harm you, you should first read it a few times, get a superficial understanding of this technique, then I will teach you. Yes! Tofu Heavenly Venerate then turned and sought help from the Golden Finger, Fairy, do you know how to perform Lion Roar? What''s there not to know? The so-called Lion Roar is nothing but imitating the roar of lion-like Demon Beasts, bringing out the true essence of the roar to stun the opponent, just an ordinary technique. Can you teach me? Lu Yang, clutching at straws, looked expectantly at Immortal Fairy Eternity. Lion-like Demon Beasts have never produced any notable characters, except for the Suan Ni of the Qiongqi Clan who are a bit capable; still, they haven''t even produced a Semi-Immortal. Lu Yang had a request, and naturally, Immortal Fairy Eternity had to agree; however, since Lu Yang was a loyal officer of the Great Bean Dynasty, teaching him just an ordinary technique like Lion Roar wouldn''t do. If he was to learn, he should learn the best! Look at Little Ling Lianyi and Xiao Baihu, their shouts are much stronger than Lion Roar. Dragon chants, phoenix calls, and tiger roars, huh? Lu Yang nodded. It was indeed true, especially for the Qiongqi Clan. Despite being named ''poor,'' they had produced two Semi-Immortals, more than both the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes, truly powerful. Whereas the Suan Ni among the lion-like Demon Beasts, was merely a branch of the Dragon Clan and truly not worth emulating. So, should I learn their calls? Lu Yang asked, as dragon chants, phoenix calls, and tiger roars also sounded quite impressive. Fairy Eternity shook her head, Of course not, didn''t I just say that? The principle of the Lion Roar is to express the true essence of a lion''s roar. The stronger the lion you imitate, the more powerful the roar. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So? Lu Yang had a faint feeling of foreboding. Fairy Eternity smiled without showing her teeth, revealing a clean smile, Little Ling and the others are indeed strong, but none are as strong as I am. Little Yang, you just need to learn my voice! Let me think, since they call it ''Lion Roar,'' then I''ll name this magic skill ''Fairy Shout.'' Fairy Eternity had never taught anyone before, so she could only think of a technique name on the spot. Lu Yang: This technique''s name sounds like something I really don''t want to learn. However, Lu Yang also admitted that Fairy''s analysis made sense. The more the subject of imitation resembled the original, the more powerful the roar would be. He gritted his teeth, to become stronger, he decided to learn it! As soon as Fairy Eternity heard that Lu Yang wanted to learn, she immediately beamed with joy and shooed away the unrelated people, Go, go, go, all three of you, stay far away. Qing Yan Venerable and the other two were chased to the edges of the Small World. Fairy, how should I learn? Since he decided to learn, Lu Yang focused intensely on learning. Follow me, haC Fairy Eternity tried to open her mouth wide, like a kitten, pressing down her voice as she said ha. HaC Lu Yang mimicked studiously. No, no, you need to imitate my voice, haC Like this? HaC Still not right. Fairy Eternity corrected him, pointing to her own mouth to demonstrate, Pay attention to my mouth shape. Lu Yang stared hard at Fairy Eternity''s mouth, trying to grasp every movement. The fairy''s mouth was very attractive, with red lips and white teeth, and her little tongue looked pink and tender. Stop staring at me all the time. Fairy Eternity pushed Lu Yang''s face away, her cheeks blushing, feeling somewhat odd. Lu Yang wore a perplexed expression, wasn''t it you who asked me to watch? Oh well, at His Majesty''s command, whatever he says, goes. In just half a day, Lu Yang had learned ''Fairy Shout''. After all, spending his days with Fairy Eternity, learning her shouting voice wasn''t difficult. HaC Lu Yang emitted the voice of the Fairy, astonishingly powerful, the sound waves materialized, directly demolishing a mountaintop! Then Lu Yang used his hands to form a horn shape, and deployed ''Fairy Shout'' again, the power increased a notch, even shaking the space! Lu Yang was delighted, truly much more powerful than Buddhism''s ''Lion Roar''! The only problem was that the voice wasn''t very intimidating. I didn''t lie to you, did I? This move is very powerful, it can immobilize the enemy and even has a suppressive effect on Demon Beasts. When the Demon Beasts hear my voice, I guarantee they all get scared and lie down! Fairy Eternity said proudly, reminiscing how in the Ancient Times, any Demon Beast that heard her voice would immediately flee. Heavenly Venerate, I have reviewed it several times now, I think I understand the essence of the Lion Roar, can you teach it now? Xin Ding closed the book with a sigh of relief, rubbing his temples, having finally understood the book after half a day''s effort. Lu Yang muttered to himself worriedly, absorbed in learning ''Fairy Shout'', he had forgotten that Xin Ding was outside waiting for him. Soon, from within the Green Peak Sword, the calm voice of Tofu Heavenly Venerable came, Good comprehension, I''ll teach you the Transformation Technique first. Chapter 1035 Chapter 1035: Chapter 1034: Chi Xiao Ancient Realm Chapter 1035: Chapter 1034: Chi Xiao Ancient Realm Transformation Technique? Indeed, if one wants to learn Lion Roar, one must first imitate a lion and comprehend the true essence of a lion. So that''s how it is. Xin Ding suddenly understood, finding Tofu Heavenly Venerable''s words made a lot of sense. Lu Yang released a Spiritual Sense imprint, which conjured a lively and vivid Suan Ni. When Lu Yang had been in the Demon Territory, he had interacted with the Suan Ni species and remembered their ways of moving. The conjured Suan Ni was awe-inspiring, leaping between mountains, roaring at heaven and earth as if it could swallow the sky with its wide-open mouth! Xin Ding''s expression was in a trance, having never seen such a ferocious Demon Beast before! Observe this Suan Ni carefully! came Tofu Heavenly Venerable''s voice beside his ear. Tofu Heavenly Venerable''s voice carried a kind of unbelievable magic, which snapped Xin Ding back to reality, focusing solely on observing the Suan Ni. Seizing the moment when Xin Ding was distracted, Lu Yang quickly used his Spiritual Sense to scan and study Lion Roar. The fairy was right; this was indeed a very simple magic skill, with principles not much different from Fairy Shout. The only difference was the learning difficulty, which was much easier compared to Fairy Shout. Following the method written in Lion Roar, Lu Yang formed hand seals and let out the most orthodox lion''s roar: RoarC In passing, he lay down on the ground and transformed into a lion. Lu Yang cradled his forehead with his lion''s paw, knowing something would go wrong. Lu Yang reverted to human form and pondered, Xin Ding''s cultivation level was too low, learning Lion Roar directly was too difficult; was it really necessary to stick to the initial idea? Heavenly Venerable, I have finished observing. Good, then I shall teach you Lion Fist. Lion Fist? Xin Ding had never heard of such a boxing technique. This boxing technique is of my own creation. When cultivated to perfection, one can transform into a real lion. Perfection? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You are still inexperienced in learning, and perfection is far from your reach. Do not aim too high; focus on mastering the basics before thinking of perfection. Yes. Then, a figure as immaculate and white as tofu appeared before Xin Ding. The tofu-like figure posed, and in its punches and kicks were echoes of Suan Ni movements. Lu Yang conjured a figure demonstrating Lion Form Boxing. Is this Lion Fist? It''s so powerful. If the boxing technique is perfected and I transform into a true lion, what a sight that will be! As the tofu figure''s movements became faster, it suddenly transformed into a Suan Ni, leaving Xin Ding lost in awe! This was the perfection of Lion Fist! Xin Ding earnestly began to learn, with Lu Yang, the founder, as his guide, and quickly got the hang of Lion Fist. The fact proved Lu Yang was right. Imitating the lion''s movements before learning Lion Roar was much simpler. It wasn''t long before Xin Ding could execute Lion Roar, and though it was nowhere near as effective as Lu Yang''s, it was sufficient for someone at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Xin Ding Senior Brother, have you heard? The Chi Xiao Ancient Realm is going to open, and we all can enter! Xin Chen from the Southern Servant Institute, upon receiving the news, immediately came to tell Xin Ding. What is the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm? The Chi Xiao Ancient Realm is a secret realm passed down from Ancient Times that only cultivators below the Foundation Establishment Stage are eligible to enter. For the sake of safety, the various powers usually require cultivators to be at least at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement and below Consummation of Qi Refinement. We can all enter the Ancient Realm! Are there any benefits to entering the Ancient Realm? Of course, there are benefits. Although the institute will issue a Foundation Establishment Pill when we reach Foundation Establishment, they only provide one. If you want to get more, you have to buy them with Merit Points. The Chi Xiao Ancient Realm is full of ancient Foundation Establishment Grass, which is the main ingredient for concocting ancient Foundation Establishment Pills. With the main ingredients, do you still need to worry about the quantity of Foundation Establishment Pills? Besides the ancient Foundation Establishment Grass, at the deepest part of the Ancient Realm, there are various inheritances. If you can obtain any one of them, you will have no worries for your future cultivation! Xin Chen grew more excited as he spoke. If he were still in the Servants'' Institute, he definitely would not have had the chance to go to the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm. Now that he had come to the Martial Monk Institute, the benefits were apparent. It does sound like a good place. Xin Ding nodded. According to what Xin Chen had said, all the Qi Cultivation Stage Martial Monks from the institute would go, so he didn''t really have another option. After Xin Chen left, Xin Ding asked, Heavenly Venerate, do you know about the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm? This Venerable has not heard of this secret realm. Since it originated from Ancient Times, it seems that its original name was lost over the long years, and it was given a new name by later generations. With this Venerable here, there is no harm in going. These were the words Lu Yang conveyed from Immortal Fairy. Alright. The day to enter the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm soon arrived. The Chi Xiao Ancient Realm was a famous secret realm in Buddha Country. Apart from the Western Paradise Temple, many other major powers also sent their Qi Cultivation Stage disciples. Among them, Xin Ding''s seventh layer Qi Cultivation Realm was inconspicuous and went unnoticed. The people from Dujiang Temple have arrived! It''s the Nianci Temple contingent! Look, the Heavenly Vault Holy Land has come too! someone shouted as a group of ethereal, fairy-like women in white robes flew in on a boat, attracting everyone''s attention upon their arrival. Isn''t that Yu Youlan from the Heavenly Vault Holy Land? I''ve heard she has an Immortal body and cultivates at an astonishing speed, unrivaled among her peers, deeply favored by the Holy Land''s patriarch. She''s bound to be on the three lists of heaven, earth, and men in the future! Yu Youlan''s face was veiled, revealing a pair of charming peach blossom eyes. Although she was young, it was evident that she would grow up to be a beauty and had many admirers. Even the Martial Monks who had come with Xin Ding could not help showing a slightly infatuated look upon seeing Yu Youlan, but Xin Ding alone recited scriptures silently, unaffected by her beauty. Yu Youlan showed no expression; she was all too familiar with her own allure. She inadvertently noticed Xin Ding, who was lowering his head reciting scriptures, and a trace of interest appeared on the corner of her mouth. Hmm, a little monk that''s quite interesting. Heavenly Vault Holy Land? Immortal recalls that there was a Holy Land with this name during Ancient Times, Immortal Fairy said, remembering that the Heavenly Vault Holy Land was quite a force back in the Ancient Times, with two Pass Tribulation Cultivators who were eligible to attend lectures given by the Five Immortals. Qing Yan, come over and tell me about it? Reporting to the Immortal, it is said that the Heavenly Vault Holy Land''s patriarch came into possession of half an ancient inheritance, which allowed them to rise from obscurity and establish the Holy Land. Moreover, this ancient inheritance originated from a place known as the Heavenly Vault Holy Land. No wonder it sounded familiar; it turns out there is an inheritance from that Heavenly Vault Holy Land. It''s rumored that there''s another part of the Heavenly Vault Holy Land''s inheritance within the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm. Every time the Ancient Realm opens, the Holy Land sends people to try to obtain the inheritance, but they''ve never succeeded. With Elder Qing Yan, who knew everything in Buddha Country, many things were convenient to understand. As the Ancient Realm opened, Xin Ding entered with the Green Peak Sword. The Green Peak Sword Small World could shield causality, and naturally, it could also shield the Ancient Realm''s probes, easily deceiving the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm. So this is the place, realized Immortal Fairy upon entering the Ancient Realm. Chapter 1036 Chapter 1036: Chapter 1035: The Interesting Little Monk Chapter 1036: Chapter 1035: The Interesting Little Monk Fairy, where is this place? Hasn''t Immortal already told you? In the Heavenly Vault Holy Land, only two at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage are qualified to listen to Yingtian Immortal''s lectures. Besides sharing his cultivation experience, Yingtian Immortal mainly talks about how to maintain composure and style, the Fairy explained. After the lecture, one must complete the assignment. People from a few other Holy Lands in the Heavenly Vault Holy Land have teamed up to create this Secret Realm, which only Cultivators below the Foundation Establishment Stage can enter. They pretend to be Cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage and enter the Secret Realm as well, but once inside, they do not use their own power but rather rely on the Realm''s power to pass through. Then, what was the original name of this Secret Realm? Lu Yang asked. Assignment One. Just as I thought, I''ve been separated from them. Xin Ding appeared all alone in the dense forest of the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm, unable to even discern directions. According to Junior Brother Xin Chen''s words, the locations after entering the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm are random. If lucky, some acquaintances might be transported to the same place. It seems my luck wasn''t good. The Chi Xiao Ancient Realm is divided into an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer has some ordinary opportunities, while the inner layer has a higher chance of encountering special opportunities. However, the inner layer is also more dangerous. There are two methods of departure: automatic departure after three days, or choose to leave after obtaining an opportunity Who''s there! Xin Ding, sensing something, turned and demanded loudly. After cultivating Lion Roar, his voice naturally carried a commanding presence. This little monk has quite the sensitive perception. Is it that you have specially cultivated your Spiritual Sense? Accompanied by the rustling of the bushes, a young girl in white appeared, like a Youlan orchid in a secluded valley, completely out of sync with the surrounding atmosphere. Yu Youlan looked at Xin Ding with a smile that was not quite a smile, finding the coincidence quite amusing. So it''s the Benefactor Yu Youlan from the Heavenly Vault Holy Land, Xin Ding greeted with palms together, feeling relieved. He had heard that this Holy Daughter was whimsical and quirky but had no bad intentions; she was someone he could associate with. Yu Youlan quietly observed Xin Ding''s reaction to her presence and discovered that the little monk''s gaze was clear, and when looking at her, there was no trace of impure thoughtsCa rarity indeed. Alright, little monk, I have something to do, so take care of yourself. Yu Youlan hadn''t forgotten her mission; she came to the Ancient Realm fully prepared, with a thirty percent chance of entering the inner layer to find the other half of the Holy Land''s heritage. Amitabha. Yu Youlan smiled sweetly at Xin Ding and then went on her way. As she weaved through the jungle, running for a while, she couldn''t shake the feeling that someone was following her. She stopped and hid in a treetop, on guard for the newcomer. Before long, Xin Ding passed by. Little monk, are you following me? Yu Youlan was surprised, having thought this monk was virtuous; why would he resort to tailing her? Benefactor, you misunderstand. I''m merely heading toward the inner layer, and it only happens that our paths coincide, said Xin Ding. Coincide? Yu Youlan eyed him skeptically, not believing his words. The shortest and safest route from the outer to the inner layer was a secret their Holy Land had only recently unraveled. How could Western Paradise Temple possibly have figured it out? You go ahead. Without any hesitation, Xin Ding continued onward, and Yu Youlan followed him. Could it really be the same route I intend to take?! After following for a while, Yu Youlan began to believe what Xin Ding had said. Little monk, how did you know to take this route? The Buddha said, ''Not to be spoken of,'' replied Xin Ding, who dared not reveal anything about Tofu Heavenly Venerable, as it involved matters of great causality and the potential destruction of Western Paradise Temple. Tell me, pressed Yu Youlan with a sweet, coaxing voice that could easily make any weak-willed cultivator bow to her demands. Not to be spoken of. An interesting little monk, Yu Youlan commented, her interest in Xin Ding increasing. She had been born with a silver spoon and chosen by the Patriarch to be the Holy Daughter, unmatched in talent and background. She had never failed to get what she wanted. She was eager to see what other abilities this little monk had! The two shared the same route, chatting and laughing along the way. Mainly, it was Yu Youlan who talked and laughed on her own, while Xin Ding rarely responded. The more Yu Youlan interacted with him, the more she felt that this little monk was quite extraordinary. No matter how she tried to probe and hint, he remained tight-lipped about the accurate insights he held about Lu Yang. Youlan, I didn''t expect you to be here as well, said the newcomer. As the two were chatting, a group of people emerged from the forest. The leader was dignified and majestic-looking. The only imperfection was that the hem of his clothes was slightly torn as if he had been through a fierce battle recently. The situation outside was not entirely peaceful. The presence of demon beasts and malevolent spirits would cause disturbances. The reason Xin Ding and his companion had not run into any so far was that they had been following the safest route. Xin Ding recognized the leader; it was Gao Tianxiu, the Holy Son of Tuo Luo Holy Land. The others must be his followers. Greetings to Benefactor Gao. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gao Tianxiu frowned slightly. He hadn''t expected Yu Youlan to be accompanied by someone. While Yu Youlan appeared affable and approachable to outsiders, upon interaction, one would discover that she kept everyone at a great distance, allowing no one to come close to her. Why was this ordinary-looking, averagely-cultivated little monk so close to Yu Youlan? Who among you knows this little monk? he asked one of his followers. Holy Son, this monk should be Xin Ding from the Western Paradise Temple. I heard he was originally a Servant Monk who fortuitously entered the Martial Monk Institute. So he is just a Servant Monk. Gao Tianxiu sneered, having thought the monk had some impressive background. Gao Tianxiu, I''ve told you many times before, we aren''t that close, and you shouldn''t address me by name! Yu Youlan said, somewhat annoyed. Gao Tianxiu was like a clingy plaster that she couldn''t shake off. Youlan, I''m just worried about you. This Ancient Realm is fraught with dangers. We''ve already encountered more than one batch of demon beasts and malevolent spirits. It wouldn''t be good if someone alone like you got deceived or ran into some danger, he said. As he spoke, Gao Tianxiu''s gaze drifted towards Xin Ding, his implication clear. The concern of Holy Son Gao is appreciated, but my affairs are really none of your business! It seems Benefactor Gao has some misunderstandings about me. Little monk, beat it. You have no place here! Benefactor Gao, I''m afraid that would be asking too much of me. It seems you prefer punishment over a toast! Gao Tianxiu let out a sinister chuckle as the full aura of his Consummation of Qi Refinement erupted. The group of followers behind him also released their auras, revealing themselves to be on the eighth or ninth levels of Qi Refinement. Any of them alone was more highly-cultivated than Xin Ding! What are you all trying to do! Yu Youlan exclaimed angrily, stepping forward to protect Xin Ding. She was no match if all these people were to rush them at once. Youlan, this is a battle between men. You shouldn''t interfere! Gao Tianxiu, confident of victory, pressed forward towards Xin Ding. With more than a dozen people at the Qi Cultivation Stage, he believed it impossible for Xin Ding to escape! Benefactor Gao, neither toasts nor penalties are for me to consume. Brave kid, let''s all go at him together! As the crowd moved to surround him and there was no escape, Xin Ding clasped his hands together and sighed. Spiritual Energy surged, the space around twisted, and the trees seemed to come to life, roots drilling out and branches growing wildly, entangling Gao Tianxiu and his men like a demonic dance. What sorcery is this! the crowd exclaimed in shock. How could the trees transform? Since the discovery of Chi Xiao Ancient Realm, they had never heard of such a thing! To them, with their cultivation levels and their numbers, the suddenly animated ancient trees were meaningless. Xin Ding placed one hand on his chest and gently pressed down with the other. Space obeyed his command as an invisible giant hand pressed down, pinning Gao Tianxiu and the others wrapped by the trees to the ground with a thud! Xin Ding remained calm and unruffled, approaching Gao Tianxiu. Gao Tianxiu struggled to lift his head, his eyes filled with immense fear. The light shining on Xin Ding''s head obscured his features, making him appear both divine and demonic. Benefactor Gao, I am a monk; I do not drink alcohol. Benefactor Yu, let us continue on our way. Ah, oh. Yu Youlan snapped out of her daze. She hadn''t expected such a turn of events either. Xin Ding''s performance just now was akin to him being the master of the Ancient Realm! Within the Green Blade Sword Small World, the Tofu Heavenly Venerable was half delighted and half vexed. He was pleased with Xin Ding''s performance. The problem is, when I went to the Ancient Realm before, why didn''t I encounter such opportunities? Chapter 1037 Chapter 1037: Chapter 1036: Fast Pass Chapter 1037: Chapter 1036: Fast Pass Yu Youlan closely followed Xin Ding, her interest in the little monk growing ever more intense. We''re here. Standing in front of a stone gate tens of meters high, Xin Ding was surrounded by the incredibly precious Foundation Establishment Grass from ancient times. This was precisely Xin Ding''s secret for coming to the Ancient Realm. He bent down and picked ten plants, enough to refine ten Foundation Establishment Pills. With them, even those with the poorest aptitude could reach the Foundation Establishment Stage. Outside the dense, primordial forests of the Ancient Times, Chi Xiao Ancient Realm''s inner layer held a majestic hall carved from a single small planetCa feat only possible during the Ancient Times. The modern Cultivation World no longer had the means to create such wonders. So this is the Ancient Stone Hall inside, Yu Youlan exclaimed. It was her first visit to the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm, and she hadn''t expected the Ancient Stone Hall to be so grand. Even the palace of the elder patriarch at her Holy Land was not as imposing. However, such a vast Ancient Stone Hall is just for testing those at the Qi Cultivation Stage? A question surfaced in Yu Youlan''s mind. Were cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage worthy of such a Secret Realm? Xin Ding shared her doubts and decided to consult the Tofu Heavenly Venerable. He knew how to enter the inner circle and how to harness the hidden powers of the Ancient Realm, all thanks to the Tofu Heavenly Venerable''s guidance. Heavenly Venerable, do you know why this Ancient Realm was built in the first place? In the world, what secrets were unknown to the Tofu Heavenly Venerable? Heh, the origin of this Secret Realm is hardly worth mentioning; it was simply constructed by a few juniors at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in order to pass the tests set by Immortals. Juniors at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, tests by Immortals! Xin Ding was astonished; the Heavenly Venerable could always reveal his glorious past with just a few words. Lu Yang wasn''t lying. As the Immortal Lineage Second Boss, his stature was immensely respected. By the hierarchy, the two at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage from the Heavenly Vault Holy Land were juniors in front of him. The sealed stone gate opened, and the two entered the Ancient Stone Hall. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each time the Ancient Realm was accessed, only ten percent of those at the Qi Cultivation Stage could enter the Ancient Stone Hall. On average, entry happened on the third day, so the progress of the two was already far beyond everyone else''s. Yu Youlan blinked at Xin Ding, Inside this Ancient Stone Hall, there are eight Sub-Halls, each with its own challenges. Only by passing all the challenges can one enter the Inner Hall and obtain the inheritance! It''s difficult for you to overcome all the challenges alone. Why don''t we cooperate? she suggested. Xin Ding calmly shook his head, Benefactor Yu is mistaken. Mistaken? Yu Youlan found that hard to believe. This was the pattern that generations of Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators from her Holy Land had summarized through trials; how could it be wrong? The eight Sub-Halls of this Ancient Stone Hall are arranged according to the scene of the Innate Eight Diagrams. One only needs to pass through the Kan, Li, and Gen directional Sub-Halls in order to enter the Inner Hall. Is that really so? Yu Youlan instinctively doubted this, but considering Xin Ding''s confident assertion together with his previous actions, she thought what he said must be true. Xin Ding didn''t insist on Yu Youlan believing him; it was enough for him to believe in himself. Without paying further attention to Yu Youlan, Xin Ding resolutely headed towards the Kanfen Hall. Hey, little monk, wait for me. Let''s go together, Yu Youlan decided to trust the little monk. The two arrived at Kanfen Hall, where various magic artifacts were wrapped in bubbles, floating in the air. Each one was precious to those at the Golden Core Stage and extremely tempting for those at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Seeing Xin Ding approaching a bubble, Yu Youlan hastily warned, Don''t touch it. Only by resisting the temptation and not touching any magic artifact can you safely pass this challenge! As if not hearing Yu Youlan''s words, Xin Ding popped a bubble and took out a gourd-shaped magic artifact. Yet nothing happened. What''s going on? Yu Youlan was bewildered; this was not consistent with the experience accumulated by her Holy Land. Xin Ding stowed the gourd and explained lightly, Indeed, this challenge tests one''s resolution, and touching any bubble will trigger a penalty. However, among the many traps, one artifact is not trapped, and that is this very gourd. After passing through the Kanfen Hall, they came to the Separation Hall. Upon entering the Separation Hall, countless ghosts emerged from the walls, emitting eerie wails and filling the space with overwhelming Yin Energy. Be careful, innumerable stronger ghosts than those outside will appear in this hall. They can only be restrained by Pure Yang Techniques! I have a Pure Yang Treasure. Little monk, you come from the Western Paradise Temple and must know some transcendent scriptures. If you know the Lion Roar, it would be ideal since it has a remarkable effect on souls. But the Lion Roar is very difficult to learn, so I doubt you know it. I''ll use the treasure and you can chant the scripture, and together we''ll break through Yu Youlan quickly assessed the situation and assigned tasks to them. Xin Ding placed his palms together and uttered an obscure phrase, seemingly an ancient language. Suddenly, the countless ghosts automatically retreated to either side, forming a queue and revealing a clear path! This Yu Youlan watched incredulously. How had Xin Ding achieved this? Benefactor Yu, let us proceed. They smoothly made it to the Gen Sub-Hall. Be careful, no one has ever breached this Sub-Hall! Yu Youlan warned, wielding her treasure, ready for any imminent attacks. Yu Youlan''s face turned pale as soon as they entered the Gen Sub-Hall, which was encircled by a puppet serpent exuding the aura of a Foundation Establishment Middle stage! With their current strength, their chances of survival were slim, perhaps one in ten! Since it''s a puppet, there must be some kind of switch on this snake''s body. If we both engage it, with a bit of luck, we should be able to find the switch, Lu Yang calculated. The puppet serpent, sensing intruders, opened its jaws wide and lunged at them! This is a poisonous snake! Yu Youlan noticed the puppet serpent''s exposed fangs; it was indeed a venomous snake. However, this snake belonged to an ancient and exotic species, and its degree of toxicity was unknown! In the face of the charging poisonous snake, Xin Ding calmly extended a finger and touched a particular scale on the snake, causing it to clang to the ground, paralyzed. How come you know everything Fine, I know ''the Buddha says some things must not be told,'' so don''t bother explaining, Yu Youlan interrupted Xin Ding prematurely and excitedly ran toward the puppet serpent. This was a rare artifact of ancient puppetry techniques. If she could take it back for study, she might be able to decipher a corner of the ancient puppetry techniques. Benefactor Yu, you''d better stay away from this snake. In the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the snake''s poison sack will self-detonate. The poison sack has aphrodisiac properties, and I believe you wouldn''t want to be afflicted by this kind of poison. What? Yu Youlan, scared, quickly stayed as far away as possible. Let''s go. Xin Ding led Yu Youlan to the Inner Hall. The Inner Hall was splendidly decorated, also reflecting the rough and bold style of Ancient Times, with extreme artistic value. Is this the Inner Hall? Yu Youlan was very excited. She had thought they would have to go through numerous perilous battles and face schemes from fellow travelers, after all the cutthroat fighting for survival, just to reach the Inner Hall. She didn''t expect it would be so easy to get to this previously unexplored Inner Hall. Yu Youlan glanced at Xin Ding secretly. She owed a lot to this little monk. From their interactions along the way, she grew more and more curious about the secrets Xin Ding was hiding. After entering the Inner Hall, the rules of the Inner Hall automatically entered their minds. Inside, there were about eight clumps of items enveloped in Chaos Qi, looking mysterious and inscrutable, each containing a Taoist lineage inheritance. So, you''re saying we each can choose one clump of Chaos Qi, but have no idea what kind of lineage inheritance is inside? Yu Youlan faced a dilemma, the inheritance of the Holy Land was within reach, yet it all came down to luck. Pointing at one of the clumps, Xin Ding said, Benefactor Yu, this wooden box is the inheritance your Heavenly Vault Holy Land seeks. Really? Knowing the character of Xin Ding, Yu Youlan didn''t hesitate to pick that clump of Chaos Qi. Within the Chaos Qi was a wooden box, and inside was indeed the inheritance of the Heavenly Vault Holy Land! Little monk, you''re so kind! Yu Youlan, elated, hugged Xin Ding and then quickly let go, moving so fast that Xin Ding couldn''t react in time. Xin Ding looked at Yu Youlan with a puzzled expression. Yu Youlan''s Little Face flushed red, and she turned her back, not wanting Xin Ding to see her expression. She remembered the vow she had made: whoever could help her find the Holy Land inheritance, she would become that person''s wife! Since Xin Ding helped her find the inheritance, according to her promise, she was supposed to become Xin Ding''s wife! But this wooden block didn''t seem to have any interest in her; was it her lack of charm? By the way, little monk, do you know what''s inside the other clumps of Chaos Qi? I know. This one contains the Green Bamboo Holy Land inheritance, this one has the Dragon Han Holy Land inheritance Xin Ding methodically described the contents enshrined within each clump of Chaos Qi, repeating whatever Tofu Heavenly Venerable had said until the last one. The clump of Chaos Qi here is a coffin, and inside the coffin lies the lord of the Heavenly Vault Holy Land. What? After speaking, Xin Ding was struck with disbelief and quickly sought assistance from Tofu Heavenly Venerable. Heavenly Venerable, is the lord of the Heavenly Vault Holy Land really inside here? Fairy, is the lord of the Heavenly Vault Holy Land really inside here? Right. As they spoke, the Chaos Qi containing the lord of the Heavenly Vault began to tremble, with Transcendence Tribulation energy spilling out, affecting the entire Ancient Stone Hall! Chapter 1038 Chapter 1038: Chapter 1037: Lord of the Firmament Chapter 1038: Chapter 1037: Lord of the Firmament What''s going on? the outer layer of Qi Refinement Cultivators looked dumbfounded as the earth shook and the mountains quaked. What happened? I don''t know, it''s been over two hundred thousand years since the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm was discovered, and I''ve never heard of such a thing. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was not just the Ancient Stone Hall; the entire ancient realm was shaking, causing alarm and panic among everyone, unsure whether this incident was a blessing or a curse. They all stopped what they were doing, no longer caring about competing for the Ancient Foundation Establishment Grass. The two at the center of the incident didn''t know what had happened either. The last wisp of Chaos Qi dispersed, revealing an ancient coffin that continued to shake, emitting strands of terrifying aura. Is it, is it reviving the dead? Yu Youlan shivered as she looked at the ancient coffin. In the Green Blade Sword Small World, Lu Yang was full of question marks, thinking, who rewards with their own self? As Xin Ding and Yu Youlan''s heartbeats quickened, a bony hand suddenly shot out from the coffin, clinging to the edge of the coffin. With a lift of the bone hand, the coffin lid burst open, swirling in the air twice before crashing to the ground, creating a large pit! After a long dream, emotionally unattached, who would have thought I would have a day to reappear in the world, the corpse muttered. The skeleton stood up, its gaze empty except for two flickering green ghostly fires. As the skeleton rose, the Tribulation aura was controlled, and the ancient realm stabilized. Looking at Xin Ding and Yu Youlan indifferently, the skeleton asked, Which year is it now, and which fellow Cultivator rules the world? Xin Ding and Yu Youlan looked at each other, unable to understand as the skeleton spoke in the language of Ancient Times. The language of Ancient Times that Xin Ding spoke while controlling the ghosts in the Separation Hall was actually taught on the spot by Lu Yang. The Heavenly Venerate slightly frowned, puzzled as to why the two had no reaction. Had they been frightened into stupidity? Just then, Xin Ding lowered his head, then looked up again, appearing like a completely different person in an instant, his eyes deep as if he had seen through the vicissitudes of life, to whom all worldly matters were but fleeting clouds. Haha, Xuan Tianzi, I didn''t expect to find you here. What went wrong with your hiding technique that your flesh could not withstand the wear of three hundred thousand years, leaving only this skeleton behind? Xin Ding also spoke in the language of Ancient Times! The Heavenly Venerate was stunned, not expecting that even in his skeletal state, the other could recognize him and know his name. He politely asked, Who are you, fellow? He must indeed be a fellow Cultivator from the Ancient Times. Who am I? Xin Ding laughed twice as if finding the question absurd, as well as mocking the Heavenly Venerate for his ignorance in not recognizing a True Immortal. Zhu Tian holds me in high regard, Xiao Ling and Lianyi call me Senior Brother, Yingtian Immortal calls me friend. Who do you think I am? The Heavenly Venerate''s heart churned with shock. How could this be possible, and who exactly was this great figure? If what the other said was true, he wasn''t even qualified to call him fellow. Don''t believe it? Fair enough, words alone are no proof, how about this then? The Tofu Heavenly Venerate chuckled lightly as a terrifying aura rose behind Xin DingConly the Heavenly Venerate could feel it! Immortal! Sensing this aura, the Heavenly Venerate showed a look of horror and took several steps back! Identities can be faked, but this aura is absolutely undeniable! It was then that the Heavenly Venerate noticed the Green Peak Sword wrapped in coarse cloth that Xin Ding carried on his back. Though he did not recognize the Green Peak Sword, being a being from Ancient Times who often heard Yingtian Immortal lecture, he recognized it at a glance as a true Immortal Artifact! This esteemed predecessor The Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament approached with genuine trepidation, not daring to show the slightest hint of negligence. I am Tofu Heavenly Venerable. The Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament racked his brains, trying to recall which of the Four Ancient Immortals might have used the title ''Tofu Heavenly Venerable,'' but he couldn''t think of anyone. This naming style did not seem like it belonged to any of the Four Ancient Immortals. Even though he didn''t know the identity of Tofu Heavenly Venerable, he didn''t neglect the courtesies, Xuan Tianzi pays respect to Tofu Heavenly Venerable! Let''s talk about you. Why have you remained asleep until now? To reply to the predecessor, I actually had not intended to preserve my physical body; my soul resides in this skeleton, which was indeed my intention. Oh? The Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament sighed bitterly, With a cultivation level such as the predecessor''s, it''s probably hard to comprehend the troubles of the younger generation. I am merely at the Late Tribulation Stage, my cultivation level is insignificant. In ancient times, it was hard to ascend, and even concealing my identity could lead me to encounter others doing the same. It was always awkward, and should I encounter a Semi-Immortal, it would be even more embarrassing. I am ashamed that I could not completely follow the teachings of Yingtian Immortal Venerate. I came up with a brilliant plan, to sleep for hundreds of thousands of years, reviving within the body of a junior cultivator just starting out, and guide his cultivation, making his future bright. Considering my limited lifespan of less than two thousand years left, and having nothing to hold onto, I chose to sleep in this secret realm, waiting for a fated junior cultivator to arrive in the Inner Hall. I did not expect to encounter a predecessor here. Lu Yang: Can''t you ancient cultivators focus on something serious, like learning from someone? Lu Yang was stumped, it seemed like there was no one worth learning from in the ancient times, even the Five Ancient Immortals led in frivolity. Carrying a multitude of causality, I need to possess this junior to dissolve these karmic ties. Although this junior''s aptitude is mediocre, his nature is excellent, and he will surely achieve great things. After I leave, you can continue to possess this junior. Lu Yang had inquired about the character of the Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament from Fairy Eternity, who had given a good account, calling him a genuinely good person. Lu Yang indeed believed that Xin Ding had the potential to become great; the Western Paradise Temple was blind not to see it. He was a talent worth nurturing and would surely accomplish much. By helping the Western Paradise Temple nurture talent, they should be thanking him. Thank you, predecessor! The Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament was thrilled; he needed someone like Xin Ding, whose outstanding qualities made his own life more interesting. And being so highly praised by Tofu Heavenly Venerable, he surely couldn''t be wrong. For now, wait in the secret realm. Yes! With the matter concluded, Lu Yang retreated back to the Green Peak Sword Small World and returned control to Xin Ding. Yu Youlan stood there stunned, unable to calm her emotions for a long time. What had just happened? Facing the Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament, Xin Ding showed no fear and conversed using ancient languages; although she didn''t understand what they discussed, from the Heavenly Venerate''s respectful bow toward Xin Ding, his identity must be more terrifying than she had imagined! He is indeed the man I fancied. Coming back to his senses, Xin Ding did not understand what Tofu Heavenly Venerable had said, but seeing the respectful attitude of the Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament towards him, he knew that what Tofu Heavenly Venerable had mentioned before was true, making him nothing but a junior in comparison to Transcendence Tribulation Stage. This convinced him further not to disclose the matters regarding Tofu Heavenly Venerable, to avoid bringing disaster to the Western Heaven. Benefactor Yu, let us go. Lu Yang did not allow Xin Ding to choose any inheritance. After all, with the Heavenly Venerate of the Firmament staying, the inheritance of the secret realm would eventually belong to Xin Ding. Chapter 1039 Chapter 1039: Chapter 1038 Ye Zijin Chapter 1039: Chapter 1038 Ye Zijin Although there were people in the Ancient Realm who devoured the Ancient Foundation Establishment Grass raw, becoming Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, commanding the winds and summoning the rains within the Ancient Realm, rallying troops and hastily forming small forces to snatch resources. There emerged Qi Refinement Consummation cultivators who defied expectations by defeating Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, creating a sensation for a time. There was the incident of a female cultivator being drugged by a Holy Land cultivator, and a male cultivator acting heroically to defeat the Holy Land cultivator; afterward, he shared a night of passion with the female cultivator. Filled with guilt afterwards, the male cultivator saw it as an accident while the female cultivator, in fact, harbored a budding affection. There emerged a series of situations such as Holy Land cultivators secretly struggling amongst themselves for the position of successor. But none of these had anything to do with Xin Ding and Yu Youlan. In order not to leave the Ancient Realm prematurely and attract attention, the two stayed in the Inner Hall for three days without going anywhere. Actually, it was mainly Xin Ding who feared attracting attention. As the Holy Daughter, Yu Youlan had nothing to fear from covetous stares; she stayed in the Inner Hall to keep Xin Ding company. When the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm closed, everyone automatically left the Ancient Realm. How was your harvest? Zhi Kong asked, curious about their gains upon seeing everyone emerge. I only found one Ancient Foundation Establishment Grass, Xin Chen took out a Foundation Establishment Grass, which he had found only on the last day as it was about to end. To find a Foundation Establishment Grass is already very good, put it away, Zhi Kong consoled him with a few words. I didn''t find any Foundation Establishment Grass, but I stumbled upon a piece of Ghost Essence while converting a lost soul. This piece of Ghost Essence is of fine quality, worth two Foundation Establishment Pills. I found one. I found two. I found six, said the Qi Refinement Consummation Martial Monk boastfully, throwing a challenging glance at Xin Ding. He was the very person who had previously suggested that the old Martial Monks teaching new ones was a tradition. To actually find six! That''s impressive. Voices of admiration rose intermittently from the Martial Monk Institute. Junior Brother Xin Ding, how about you? asked the Martial Monk casually, as if in passing. He had not seen Xin Ding in the Ancient Realm the whole time and assumed the young man had hidden away in fear, not daring to search for the Foundation Establishment Grass. Xin Ding hesitated for a moment, feeling as if this Senior Brother was provoking him, yet somehow not. He took out a handful of Ancient Foundation Establishment Grass from his bosom, speaking deliberately. I found ten. Ten?! How is that possible? The crowd was astounded, even Zhi Kong somewhat shocked. Finding Foundation Establishment Grass was not simply a matter of luck; it certainly involved competition. Xin Ding was only at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, so how could he outcompete those at the ninth level or Consummation of Qi Refinement? Just as the crowd was filled with surprise and envy, the people not far away started to stir C it was Yu Youlan running towards them. Junior Brother Xin Ding, I''m leaving first. We''ll meet again! Yu Youlan winked at Xin Ding, flashing a mischievous smile. Not only the Martial Monk Institute but all cultivators who had come to participate in the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm were surprised C Yu Youlan had never shown such an affectionate demeanor to anyone before! What had happened between these two in the Chi Xiao Ancient Realm?! Xin Ding chanted an Amitabha Buddha silently, not understanding why everyone reacted so strongly. Weren''t they all monks who should regard female beauty as skeletal illusions? Western Paradise Temple, Abbot''s quarters. On the chessboard, the black and white pieces were clearly demarcated. A tall elder, draped in a lavish kasaya, held a black piece without expression, while an elder in coarse linen garments held a white piece with a smile. As if frozen in place, the elder in the lavish kasaya was unable to set down his black piece for the longest time. In the end, he sighed softly, no longer persisting, Junior Brother, you have won. The coarse-clothed elder was not surprised by the outcome of the chess game, Master Mingyu, you play chess too hastily. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The gorgeously robed elder was none other than the abbot of the Western Paradise Temple, Master Mingyu, and the other was the temple''s hidden master, Master Ming Huai, the sweeper of the Scripture Pavilion. You''re right, I have been feeling restless lately, sensing that something big is going to happen. Master Mingyu sighed, a sentiment he could only share with his junior brother, Ming Huai. A big event? Master Ming Huai was puzzled, wondering what kind of significant event could possibly befall their Western Paradise Temple. I can''t put my finger on it, just a feeling. Master Mingyu shook his head; he had practiced Zen meditation his entire life and often had a certain premonition about things in the unseen world, especially concerning the Western Paradise Temple. Then again, it may be that I have been too impatient with my cultivation lately, and my mind state is somewhat unstable, Master Mingyu said with a self-deprecating smile. Speaking of issues with the mind state, it''s not just me. Have you heard of Ye Zijin? Master Mingyu brought up another matter. I have heard of him. Isn''t he the one who has been causing trouble across the Buddha Country, building temples, forging Buddha statues, and promoting false Buddhist teachings? Master Ming Huai didn''t pay much attention to External affairs. That''s about right, but the most important thing is that he talks in a very irritating manner, and the elders all have grievances against him, eager to catch him. Master Ming Huai smiled nonchalantly, seeing it as a minor issue, How can words be irritating? It seems the younger generation''s cultivation still falls short. Master Mingyu nodded, That''s what I think, too, which is why I''ve left Ye Zijin alone, hoping the elders would realize their shortcomings and cultivate their mind state through this. Master Ming Huai picked up the broom and stood up to take his leave, Enough chat for now, there''s an intruder in the Scripture Pavilion. I''ll go back and check. In the first level of the Scripture Pavilion, a shifty figure was skulking about, searching for something. Ha, such a daring youth, coming to steal from the Scripture Pavilion. The figure jumped in fright, not expecting to be discovered. Turning around, he saw an elderly sweeper at the end of the hallway, who had appeared there without notice. I take my leave! The figure turned and ran. Young man, don''t rush off. Why not keep this old man company for a game of chess? The figure''s expression flickered, only to find a chessboard set up before him, with the elderly sweeper sitting opposite him. Are you Ye Zijin? The sweeper''s eyes were cloudy, yet he saw through the identity of the shadowy figure at a glance. Yes. Ye Zijin knew he could not escape, so he resigned himself to playing chess. The two chatted while they played chess. To reach the mid-stage of Unification at such a young age, with so many unable to catch you C you''re quite capable. Do you know that playing chess is much like life itself? Whether a black stone or a white, each requires careful consideration so that you place your pieces without regret. I''m old, so I tend to ramble on. What are you saying, senior? To receive guidance from you is my good fortune, Ye Zijin replied respectfully. Not many young ones are willing to listen to an old man like me. In Go, the initial setup dictates the game; in life, planning determines the future. You''ve strayed off the path and joined the Seek Dao Sect; life is an endless sea of suffering, but it''s not too late to turn back The sweeper seeing that Ye Zijin was polite and not as annoying as the rumors suggested, wanted to persuade him a bit more. Ye Zijin placed the last white stone, looking somewhat embarrassed, Uh, elder, I''ve won. The sweeper was taken aback; he loved chess and had never lost before, but today, he had unexpectedly been defeated by a junior. It was only a game of chess, after all, and the sweeper did not take it to heart; he stroked his beard and laughed heartily, Old and no longer useful. Ye Zijin hurriedly offered a smile, You''re still spry. Chapter 1040 Chapter 1040: Chapter 1039: Senior Brothers Meet Chapter 1040: Chapter 1039: Senior Brothers Meet As soon as Ye Zijin spoke, he inwardly cursed his misfortune. Ever since he had formed the Yin Yang Golden Core, he had been plagued by this issue, which persisted even after his core had broken to reach Nascent, transformed into a primordial spirit, and unified in the Body Integration Realm. Of course, this also had to do with his personality, but not significantly. Because of his knack for shocking statements, he had drawn much envy and not a few had shouted to kill him. Luckily, he was fast on his feet, which is why he had survived thus far. He came to Buddha Country to train, and although he wouldn''t mention other skills, his ability to escape had visibly improved; even his master, at the Mid Integration Stage, was not as fast as him. But against someone in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, was being fast still useful? No, no, he shouldn''t think like that. Since the other party was a venerable senior, surely he wouldn''t stoop to quarrel with a junior right? Senior? Ye Zijin tentatively called out. What''s wrong? Master Ming Huai looked up, his expression normal, showing no sign of peculiarity. Ye Zijin breathed a sigh of relief. Worthy of being a senior, his temperament was unlike those of the elders. He calmly stood up and picked up a broom. Crack. Master Ming Huai hadn''t controlled his strength well and had broken the broom that had been used for over a thousand years. Upon seeing this, Ye Zijin turned and fled. If he didn''t run now, it would be too late! Watching Ye Zijin flee into the distance, Master Ming Huai took two deep breaths. He was a dignified Great Cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. It wasn''t worth it to quarrel over such a trivial matter with a junior; he was a dignified Great Cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. It wasn''t worth it to quarrel over such a trivial matter with a junior Ye Zijin, don''t run! Master Ming Huai yelled at the top of his lungs, and immediately seven or eight formidable figures flew out of the Western Paradise Temple, all at the Body Integration Realm. Where is Ye Zijin? There, chase him! Upon hearing the news about Ye Zijin, numerous elders appeared, some even foregoing their meditation. The commotion was much bigger than when they had invited Lu Yang to Western Paradise Temple on New Year''s Eve. The entire Western Paradise Temple was brightly lit and engulfed by the aura of Integration. Maintaining his dignity, Master Ming Huai, having called out, did not make a move. Abbot Master Ming Yu was revisiting a chess game: So it was this move that was wrong. I was too eager to win at chess, made my move too hastily. It seems that what Master Ming Huai said was right, my Mind State still needs polishing. He then heard Master Ming Huai''s shout, his face showing a rare expression. He seemed never to have seen his junior brother so flustered before. Ye Zijin''s escape technique was unrivaled in the world, far surpassing that of Lu Yang. Ye Zijin, I''ll see where you can escape to! Elder Kong Chan shouted thunderously, throwing out a Golden Bell, which echoed a sound, capable of immobilizing. Ye Zijin, like an eel, used his Daoist magic to create ripples in space, making it impossible to immobilize this area. Suppress! Elder Kong Xing deployed the Demon Suppression Seal, which had suppressed countless major demons. When the Meng Family had come to Buddha Country in search of the Ruthless Sect half a year ago, a Ruthless Sect Elder had been suppressed by the Demon Suppression Seal, which was truly terrifying. Sky Opening Seal! Ye Zijin deployed the Sky Opening Seal, a technique he had derived from Daoist Buyu''s Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate. The two imprints collided in mid-air, perfectly neutralizing each other with no excess energy spilling out. Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Scripture! Behind Elder Kong Li appeared the Dharma Images of two Arhats, who tried to strike down Ye Zijin like squashing a mouse. Ye Zijin moved through spaces, sometimes below ground, and was basically uncatchable. But here, in the stronghold of the Western Paradise Temple, surrounded by many, Ye Zijin was in a tough spot. Faced with a dire situation, Ye Zijin resolutely acted: Sky Opening Seal! BoomC The Sky Opening Seal collapsed, exploding into thick fog, but when the fog cleared, there were unexpectedly two Kong Xing Elders! You are the fake one, Demon Suppression Seal! No, you are the fake one, Demon Suppression Seal! Both of them had unbelievably casted the exact same Demon Suppression Seal! Seeing this, Elder Kong Xing became furious, unleashing a variety of attacks, and so did the other Kong Xing Elder. They used identical tactics, making it impossible to distinguish between the real and the fake, and the Elders didn''t know how to proceed. I don''t believe you know how to chant sutras! Elder Kong Xing''s lips trembled as he quickly chanted the Ksitigarbha Sutra, and the other Kong Xing Elder did so as well. Junior Brother Kong Xing, take out your Ruyi Buddha Beads! Kong Chan shouted. Elder Kong Xing hurriedly took out his Ruyi Buddha Beads. Seeing this, the face of the other Kong Xing Elder changed dramatically, Ye Zijin, you stole my beads in the chaos just now! Elder Kong Xing bellowed, looking like a furious Vajra, Nonsense, these are clearly my beads. Ye Zijin, you still want to argue? What are all you senior and junior brothers waiting for! The Elders surged forward, and Elder Kong Xing took the opportunity to sneak away from behind. Damn it, we''ve been tricked! Suddenly realizing they had apprehended the wrong person as the one holding the Ruyi Buddha Beads ran away, the Elders finally understood they had caught the wrong one. Haha, and you thought you could catch me? Ye Zijin revealed his true form, threw the Ruyi Buddha Beads to distract Elder Kong Xing, and made his escape. Damn it, he got away again!, the Elders seethed with frustration, helpless, as Ye Zijin always managed to escape from their grasp, even in their stronghold of the Western Paradise Temple. Is that Senior Brother Two? Within the realm of the Green Blade Sword Small World, Lu Yang had even heard the voice of Master Ming Huai. Having witnessed the altercation between the Elders and Senior Brother Two, Lu Yang knew that during the New Year''s Eve, the Elders had not gone all out. Seeing Senior Brother Two escape successfully, Lu Yang decided to meet with him. Ye Zijin might be hard to trace, but even the hardest to trace could not escape the Immortal Fairy''s immortal sense. You three stay put. Lu Yang warned the venerable Qing Yan and the others before leaving with Immortal Fairy. After Lu Yang left, Mo Xiaochou was itching to move, seeing it as a perfect chance to escape, Shall we run together? The venerable Qing Yan gave Mo Xiaochou a look, wondering how such a foolish person had managed to reach the Divinity Transformation Stage, Do you really think you have the means to escape from an Immortal? The higher your cultivation level, the more you comprehend the terrifying nature of Immortals, an existence that can hardly be contended with, and facing an Immortal, the best strategy is to do exactly as they instruct. Considering Lu Yang''s relationship with the Immortal, his words equivalent to the will of the Immortal, they dared not disobey. Mo Xiaochou also came to realize, dared not harbor any more thoughts of escaping, and obediently waited in the Small World. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Brother Two? Lu Yang stealthily moved through the night and found Ye Zijin hiding in the shadows. Who?! Ye Zijin was startled, became extremely vigilant, incredulous at how he was found when he had hidden so well. Had a Transcendance Tribulation Stage acted? It''s me, Lu Yang. Lu Yang whispered. Only then did Ye Zijin see Lu Yang clearly. He had only seen portraits, never the person, and was unexpectedly more handsome than his portraits. Lu Yang, my Junior Brother, is it really you? Happy to meet the Junior Brother he had never encountered, Ye Zijin was delighted. I''ve seen your portrait, and you look even better in person! Chapter 1041 Chapter 1041: 1040 Chapter 1041: 1040 Lu Yang made a choked noise, unable to figure out whether his second senior brother was complimenting his looks or saying he was ugly. I noticed you arrived in Western Heaven City during New Year''s Eve, and I thought of finding you, but little did I expect that junior brother, you surely can run, in the blink of an eye you were gone. I thought you had left Western Heaven City long ago, but it turns out you were right here in the Western Paradise Temple. Ye Zijin was quite surprised to see Lu Yang. That someone at the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation could hide for so long in the Western Paradise Temple without being discovered by anyone. I got lucky, I had the Green Peak Sword to cover for me, Lu Yang said with a sheepish smile. There were quite a few practitioners at the Body Integration Realm in Western Paradise Temple, and it would have been difficult for him to hide until now on his own. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Green Peak Sword? Is that the same Immortal Sword that master shamelessly begged from Eldest Senior Sister, and she wouldn''t give it to him? Yes, that''s right, second senior brother, I heard you''ve been in Buddha Country all along, how come you never came back? Well, I accidentally offended someone, so Eldest Senior Sister suggested that I go to Buddha Country for training, and at the same time, I should look for clues about Time Immortal. Lu Yang was astonished, Who did you offend that even Eldest Senior Sister couldn''t protect you? Eldest Senior Sister. Second senior brother, you''ve been exiled, haven''t you? Lu Yang still remembered when he was young and ignorant, he rashly inquired about Eldest Senior Sister''s age, and as a result, she banished him to the frontier to fight Demon Beasts and forge the Invincible Elixir. Clues about Time Immortal? Eldest Senior Sister noticed that every year during New Year, the Nian Beast always comes from the west, travels around the world, and ends its journey in the west. There are legends that the Nian Beast is an Immortal Beast nurtured by the Time Immortal, so Eldest Senior Sister suspects that there are clues left by Time Immortal in Buddha Country. Lu Yang''s expression was odd; this was truly a coincidence. He had come to Western Heaven City due to the Nian Beast as well, only he didn''t know where the Nian Beast had flown off to after dropping him here. Now that you mention it, coming to Buddha Country really did broaden my horizons; the paths of cultivation are all different from ours in Great Xia. The main practice here is that of Buddhist Cultivators, and what they value most is the Grand Aspiration Practice Method. Usually, once they reach the Nascent Soul Stage, Buddhist Cultivators will make a grand vow to promote Buddhist teachings, and the specific nature of the vow varies between individuals. The more important the vow is for the Buddhist teachings, the more power of Incense and Fire they will receive. The simplest and most common grand vow is to create a Golden Body for Buddha, which is why you always run into monks seeking alms; they are all trying to use the wealth collected from alms to create a Golden Body for Buddha and fulfill their grand vow. Regarding the Grand Aspiration Practice Method, Lu Yang had learned some from Master Duanchen of Kaihuang Temple, but it wasn''t as detailed as what his second senior brother was explaining. I have seen that the temples in Buddha Country are full of smoke and miasma, and the monks are not well-cultivated. The Elders of Western Paradise Temple are even worse; they would fight after barely exchanging a few words upon seeing me, having violated the precept against anger. Hence, I made a grand vow to help the Elders of Western Paradise Temple renounce their pride, restlessness, and anger through my influence, to raise their state of mind to a higher level, so they might be more emotionally stable when they see me. I figure that by the time I fulfill my grand vow, the power of Incense and Fire I''ll receive should be enough to help me reach the stage of Transcendance Tribulation. I''m just not sure which stage of Transcendance Tribulation it will take me to. Like how Master Duanchen made a grand vow for the prosperity of the Kaihuang Temple''s Incense, which had precedents, and upon fulfillment, enabled him to reach the Void Refinement StageCYe Zijin had no such precedent for his grand vow, so he could only make a rough estimate. Lu Yang thought to himself that his senior brother''s grand vow seemed a bit too ambitious, could it actually be fulfilled? Wait a minute, senior brother, you''re not a monk, how can you use the Grand Aspiration Practice Method? Is there no restriction on this Grand Aspiration Practice Method? Who said I''m not a monk? Ye Zijin removed his wig in one swift motion, revealing a bald head with nine precept marks. You think I was pretending to be Kong Xing just now? I am a monk registered in Buddha Country''s records. Saying that, Ye Zijin put on a wig and took out a fake identity document, along with a series of counterfeit items meant to verify his identity. Buddha Country doesn''t focus on the law, so Ye Zijin had no psychological burden when making forgeries, doing so with great ease. Of course, registering and shaving your head are just superficial actions. What''s most important is that you must have Buddha in your heart. After Ye Zijin chanted ''Amitabha Buddha,'' he really looked like an enlightened monk who, if he actually went out and swindled people, would certainly fool each and every one of them. Buddha in your heart? Inside the Spiritual Space, Immortal Fairy was rolling around on the bed with a pillow, completely devoid of any dignity. Hearing Ye Zijin''s words piqued her interest. I am right here in your heart, Little Yang, so you''re the most orthodox Buddhist cultivator there is. The Worldly Venerable living in the Spiritual Space was teaching day and night. There was no Buddhist cultivator more orthodox than Lu Yang. Plus, you''ve learned the Playing Dead Technique from me, so you are my disciple. All the Buddhist cultivators in the world should address you as the patriarch when they see you. Seeing that Little Yang had such a status, Immortal Fairy felt happy for Lu Yang. Lu Yang''s eyelid twitched. Fairy''s words sounded right, but he felt there was something off about them. I''ve been in Buddha Country for so many years and discovered a great secret that Buddha Country has always been hiding. Ye Zijin spoke with an air of mystery. What great secret? You know Abbot Master Mingyu, right? The outside world always thought he was at the peak of the Pass Tribulation, but in fact, he has a Dao Fruit Outline and is a Semi-Immortal! Oh, so what''s the great secret? Ye Zijin was full of question marks, not understanding why his junior brother was reacting so nonchalantly to the revelation about a Semi-Immortal, something that the world did not know of. Actually, I have also found a clue that might have something to do with Time Immortal. Ye Zijin had no choice but to bring up another matter. Where? In the Mahavira Hall of Western Paradise Temple, I suspect there might be a magic artifact left by Time Immortal. Unfortunately, the Mahavira Hall is tightly guarded, and I can''t sneak in, Ye Zijin confidently said. Fairy, is there a problem with the Mahavira Hall? Immortal Fairy immediately spread her Immortal Sense to envelop the Mahavira Hall quietly, without triggering any Array Methods. There''s no problem at all, it''s just a bit bigger than the ones I make. Any other clues? The Scripture Pavilion also has issues. It''s rumored that the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion hides many opportunities, such as the Worldly Venerable''s Enlightenment Vision Diagram. Time Immortal''s magic artifact might be hidden there. Tonight, I secretly infiltrated the Scripture Pavilion to find out, but before I could find anything, I got caught by an Elder who was sweeping the floor! Lu Yang had heard Immortal Fairy describe the Enlightenment Vision Diagram before; it was just a vague image of Buddha under the Bodhi Tree, nothing special, and not as useful as directly contemplating the Yingtian Immortal. As for the other stuff, although it may count as a chance encounter, it''s not necessarily linked to Time Immortal. Not to mention the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion, even the entire building, Immortal Fairy had not found anything valuable. Anything else? There''s one last clue. Western Paradise Temple has a Secret Realm that only Master Ming Yu knows of. Every year he organizes monks in the Qi Cultivation Stage to enter a certain Secret Realm. No one knows what''s inside, and the monks who go in all lose their memory. That Secret Realm might have something left by Time Immortal. Chapter 1042 Chapter 1042: Chapter 1041: Junior Brother, You Will Understand Me, Right? Chapter 1042: Chapter 1041: Junior Brother, You Will Understand Me, Right? A secret realm, huh? Looks like I need to find a way to enter. Lu Yang muttered to himself. His Senior Brother couldn''t have investigated in Buddha Country for so long without finding a single useful clue. Good thing Xin Ding is eligible. You have a way? The Green Peak Sword has a Small World within it where I can hide undetectable. At the Western Paradise Temple, I happen to know a little monk who can just get me into the secret realm. That suits perfectly, Ye Zijin smiled. He had been troubled about how to enter the secret realm, even considering possessing a little monk. Unexpectedly, his Junior Brother had already made a move faster than him. In the letter, Eldest Senior Sister had been full of praise for Junior Brother and even highlighted his good fortune. Eldest Senior Sister''s judgment of character is as accurate as ever. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When does the secret realm open? In another two months. Looks like I''ll be staying in Buddha Country for a while longer. Originally, Lu Yang was ready to leave Buddha Country, otherwise, he wouldn''t have arranged for the future Sky Void Sovereign to possess Xin Ding. It''s rare for brothers to meet, and as the Senior Brother, Ye Zijin naturally wanted to treat him well. Let''s go, let''s go, let''s go. You''ve been hiding in the Western Paradise Temple and haven''t really walked around Western Heaven City, right? Your Senior Brother will take you out to enjoy yourself. Lu Yang didn''t refuse Senior Brother''s kind offer and left the Western Paradise Temple. No, no, this place is absolutely not okay. Lu Yang stood in front of a brightly lit and bustling pavilion, refusing to move another step forward. Once they left the Western Paradise Temple, Ye Zijin dragged Lu Yang straight to a brothel, scaring him into repeatedly declining. Junior Brother seems to really value purity, Ye Zijin said with a teasing smile at Lu Yang, making him somewhat embarrassed. He quickly changed the subject. Senior Brother, why is there a brothel at the foot of Western Paradise Temple? Ye Zijin laughed heartily, What you say! Not everyone in Western Heaven City is a monk. You might think that Western Heaven City is a Buddha City where every household worships Buddha statues, but in reality, how many devout Buddhists are there? Most of them are just pretend. Where there''s demand, there''s an industry. People from other places try every means to settle in Western Heaven City, seeking proximity to Western Paradise Temple. Do you think it''s because they''re devout? Of course not, it''s so they can feel at ease, seeking spiritual solace. How do they become at ease? Just burn incense, offer prayers, contribute incense money, and the rest, Buddha will take care of everything. Ye Zijin shrugged: At least, that''s what they believe. Actually, I am also a cultivator who values purity. It''s just that brothels are the easiest place to gather information. To get that information, your Senior Brother could only lower himself to come here. With your Shapeshifting Technique, why didn''t you just transform into a monk and enter the Western Paradise Temple? Lu Yang was puzzled. Senior Brother''s Shapeshifting Technique had reached the realm of utter believability, surely he could have deceived those Elders, which would have made gathering information much easier? Speaking of this, Ye Zijin sighed, Do you think I haven''t tried that? Initially, I lowered my realm successfully and blended in as a Dining Hall monk. Aside from the moments when I secretly used my cultivation to show off and put others in their place, I always kept a low profile and the monks in the Dining Hall never found out. One day, though, the Hall Master cooked too little food, and just as it was the Martial Monk Institute Head''s turn, there was no rice left. He was the only one in the whole temple who didn''t get to eat, and the atmosphere got really awkward. In an attempt to ease the tension, I went up there, smiling apologetically. I said to the Institute Head, ''It''s lucky that it''s only the rice that''s missing, not you.'' Then I was discovered. I didn''t want to say it, but as the words came to my lips, they changed. With a troubled expression, Ye Zijin shook his head and sighed as he explained to Lu Yang, This is the lingering affliction from the Golden Core Stage. I didn''t expect it to persist into the Body Integration Realm. That''s why I sometimes say things that are inappropriate for the situation. You''re so understanding of human nature; you understand what I mean, right, Junior Brother? I can''t really say. Seeing that the junior brother didn''t go to the brothel, Ye Zijin brought Lu Yang to a hot pot restaurant instead. This is a specialty of Buddha Country. You definitely can''t find this anywhere else. This is the most authentic ''HUHU'' hot pot in the entire Buddha Country. The hot pot had spread from Great Xia and, once it reached Buddha Country, the hardworking and wise people there modified it. The result of their modifications was so successful that people in Great Xia didn''t acknowledge it originated from their land. Lu Yang looked at the murky yellow-brown pot bubbling away and couldn''t muster any appetite. But not eating would mean not giving face to his senior brother. Lu Yang didn''t dare to go first, so he only observed his surroundings and was surprised to discover that everyone eating here was a cultivator. Senior brother, is this place specifically for cultivators to eat Before he could finish his question, Lu Yang saw his second senior brother scoop up slices of meat from the boiling pot with his hand, looking up in confusion at his junior brother, What did you just ask? Nothing. Lu Yang''s eyelids twitched as he watched; no wonder only cultivators came here to eatCwithout cultivation level, one couldn''t even manage to eat. With many deserts and scarce vegetation, the people of Buddha Country had become accustomed to eating with their hands. Seeing that his second senior brother was eating, Lu Yang had no choice but to stiffen his neck and mimic others in fishing out food from the hot pot. After overcoming the psychological hurdle, Lu Yang was shocked to discover that he now had to overcome the challenge of taste. It tasted terrible. Shall this Immortal give it a try? This sparked Fairy Eternity''s curiosity, leading her to attempt fishing food out of the hot pot after possessing Lu Yang. Indeed, it''s really bad. After struggling through an unpleasant meal, Lu Yang, worried that his second senior brother might lead him on another bizarre experience, left his contact information and looked for an excuse to leave. Senior brother, I''ll be returning to the Sect in a couple of months. Do you want to come back with me? If not even the Secret Realm had any clues left by the Time Immortal, Lu Yang felt there was no need to stay in Buddha Country any longerCit was time to go back. Being away for so long, the Eldest Senior Sister was sure to worry about him. Ye Zijin thought for a moment, That sounds good. I haven''t been back to the Sect for a long time. By the way, is Master still not at the Sect as usual? He''s not. I haven''t seen him for two years now. I heard he''s always busy dealing with enemies in the outside world, with no time to return. That''s good. Ye Zijin heaved a sigh of relief, In Buddha Country, I accidentally provoked a few at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and had to divert this trouble to Master. No wonder the number of Master''s enemies hasn''t decreased. Lu Yang returned to the Martial Monk Institute and slept soundly as Xin Ding. Previously, when his second senior brother and the Elders were battling in the sky above Western Paradise Temple, Xin Ding was woken by the noise, set up a soundproofing Array Method, and continued to sleep. To Xin Ding, the outcome of Ye Zijin''s and the Elders'' battle was not important, so there was no need to specifically wake up to watch. Upon entering the Green Blade Sword Small World, he was surprised to find a small wooden house that appeared quite elegant, evidently a lot of hard work had gone into it. Qing Yan, with hands rubbing together and a sheepish smile, said, We saw there was nowhere to live here, and we were worried it would be beneath you. So, taking the initiative, we built this little wooden house. If you''re satisfied with this small house, we''re relieved, but if there''s any design you''re displeased with, the three of us will rebuild it anew. Chapter 1043 Chapter 1043: Chapter 1042: Western Heaven Secret Realm Chapter 1043: Chapter 1042: Western Heaven Secret Realm Elder Qing Yan had reached the stage of Transcendence Tribulation not solely because of his terrifying talent, amazing strategic mind, relentless perseverance, and luck. At critical moments, he knew when to cave in. Not bad, Lu Yang said as he strolled with his hands behind his back, inspecting the small cabin with a refined air. After all, it was a Great Power from the stage of Transcendence Tribulation that had constructed it, making it extraordinary. The workmanship of the small cabin was exquisite, devoid of even a single splinter. The cabin contained everything, including tables, chairs, benches, beds, and wardrobes. Wait, why is there only one bed? Lu Yang frowned. If he was to sleep here, where would Fairy sleep? Elder Qing Yan was surprised, Given your relationship with Great Immortal, aren''t you supposed to share the same bed? Hm? Hm? Realizing his mistake and having a disagreement with the leader, Elder Qing Yan knew the fault was his and quickly corrected himself, It was my oversight. I''ll make another bed right away. One bed is just fine, Immortal Fairy floated out and thought the small cabin was acceptable. Although it was nowhere close to Zhu Tian, it was still decent; even the Great Xia Palace was made by someone at the stage of Transcendence Tribulation. This Elder Qing Yan''s gaze wandered uncertainly, not sure whom to listen to. Logically, he should heed Great Immortal''s words, but offending Great Immortal''s favored one also seemed to promise no good ending. Fairy, if there''s only one bed, where would I sleep? Isn''t this bed quite large, too large for us both? Immortal Fairy gestured, indicating the bed was even larger than those in the Spiritual Space. As the Emperor of the Great Bean Dynasty, with a body worth thousands in gold, it would be presumptuous and terrifying for me to share a bed with Your Majesty. That''s what male consorts do. Are you a male consort? Immortal Fairy hadn''t heard this term before and asked out of curiosity. Lu Yang replied seriously, No. Well, alright then, let''s have two beds. Seeing this, Elder Qing Yan thought it might be better to follow Lu Yang''s lead in the future. After one night, the Elders of the Western Paradise Temple were still tirelessly searching for any trace of Ye Zijin, having turned Western Heaven City upside down without success. Xin Ding''s life became more interesting due to Yu Youlan''s one-sided flirtation, leading to frequent challenges from Cultivators, not few of whom held enmity towards Yu Youlan. They were all at the Consummation of Qi Refinement level, and to fight Xin Ding at their level would be seen as bullying the weak, so they sent subordinates equivalent to Xin Ding''s seven layers of Qi Cultivation. With the Yinglong Visualization, having learned the Arhat Fist and Lion Roar Skill, Xin Ding was invincible at his level. Cultivators of the seventh layer of Qi would be defeated, then those of the eighth, followed by the ninth, until the ones at the Consummation of Qi Refinement themselves stepped into the fray. Xin Ding fought like a force of nature, growing stronger with each battle, nurturing his combat skills and understanding of the Arhat Fist and Lion Roar Skill, which was awe-inspiring. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With such talent, he surely has a place in the Upper Temple of Martial Monks in the future, someone commented. It''s hard to say; he has the lowest tier, the Five Spirits Root. Although he excels in the Qi Cultivation Stage, that is just because of the limited techniques available in this stage, and he just happens to have learned the Lion Roar Skill, which isn''t typically accessible during the Qi Cultivation Stage. Once he reaches the Foundation Establishment Stage, he will falter. It''s only a matter of time before the glory fades. True, did you think a mere Servant Monk could strut around indefinitely? Even if he has a relative at the Divinity Transformation Stage, what of it? He is still just a Five Spirits Root. Can he really surpass our Four Spirit Roots in cultivation talent? Xin Ding faced various gossip about him indifferently, disregarding it and focusing on his cultivation. Two months later, Master Mingyu summoned all monks at the Qi Cultivation Stage to enter the Western Heaven Secret Realm, from the Servant Monk Institute, Martial Monk Institute, Dining Hall, Precepts Court It was an annual summoning by Master Mingyu, but no one in the Western Paradise Temple knew what was inside the Western Heaven Secret Realm, and even if they questioned the monks afterward, it was futile, for they had all forgotten. All monks of the Qi Cultivation Stage entered the secret realm, leaving the Western Paradise Temple eerily empty, prompting two managers of the Martial Monk Institute to start a casual conversation. Is there some sort of realm restriction for this Western Heaven Secret Realm, otherwise why only allow cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Stage and not let us enter? Is it possible that we entered when we were at the Qi Cultivation Stage? Ah, you have a point. For many, it was their first time seeing Master Mingyu. The monks could hardly hide their excitement, although they had no idea where Master Mingyu was leading them. It was also Lu Yang''s first encounter with the ruler of Buddha Country. Master Mingyu, towering and prominent in the crowd, wore an ornate kasaya that underscored his high status. Recently, Xin Ding had become notably prominent, attracting both admiring and envious gazes. Master Mingyu led everyone behind the Abbot''s Courtyard, to a place shrouded in chaotic mist, a forbidden area where all Spiritual Sense was banned, accessible only to Master Mingyu himself. The Western Heaven Secret Realm was hidden somewhere within this chaotic mist, making its exact location unknown to all. The realm is open, right within the mouth of a stone lion, said Fairy Eternity, and apart from Master Mingyu, only the Immortal Fairy could discern what was happening in the entire chaotic forbidden area. Master Mingyu tweaked a tooth of the stone lion and the entrance to the Western Heaven Secret Realm opened, with all the monks entering in succession. Such a thick Buddha Breath. Upon entering the secret realm, through his Green Blade Sword Small World, Lu Yang could feel the Buddha Breath from the outside world, leaving him astounded. This was Buddha Breath used for purification and deliverance, but Lu Yang had never encountered such intense Buddha Breath before. All the monks stood blankly with empty eyes. Are they under the influence of Buddha Breath, entering an illusion? Lu Yang speculated as his cultivation technique was highly sensitive to illusions; it seemed that facing illusions was the test of the Western Heaven Secret Realm. I wonder if anyone from this batch will pass the test, Master Mingyu was uncertain, as it had been a long time since any monk had passed the secret realm test, not even he had passed, tracing back 12,000 years when his own master was at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Perhaps Xin Zhen of the Precepts Court holds some hope, Master Mingyu looked towards a monk with large ears, whose face resembled a Buddha statue. He had heard from the head of the Precepts Court that this Xin Zhen was a rare and admirable seedling, naturally resembling a Buddha, proficient in Buddhist doctrine, and a person of integrity, praised by all who knew him. As for Xin Ding, he had also heard of him, but Xin Ding was famous for his combat power rather than for Buddhist teachings. To pass the test of the secret realm, one''s cultivation level wasn''t importantCit was the understanding of Buddhist teachings that mattered. Let''s see their choices in the illusion, Master Mingyu chanted a Buddhist invocation, merged with the Buddha Breath, and entered the illusion. In the illusion, Xin Zhen was baking in the harsh sun, shirtless, bearing heavy rocks to construct a deity statue. Accidentally, a rock fell and broke a corner. Seeing this, the overseer was furious and began whipping him. Xin Zhen pressed his palms together, chanted sutras, and entered a state of self-transcendence, oblivious to the physical pain. To endure such pain without a change in expressionCimpressive, Master Mingyu praised. Have I heard that Xin Ding is also a promising seedling from the Martial Monk Institute? Master Mingyu remembered Xin Ding and entered his illusion. As soon as he entered the illusion, he heard a series of agonizing screams, distressingly acute. Master Mingyu frowned. How could Xin Ding have such a disposition, unable to bear even a bit of pain? Then he saw Xin Ding whipping the overseer with a lash. Chapter 1044 Chapter 1044: Chapter 1043: Inverted Heavenly Gang Formation Chapter 1044: Chapter 1043: Inverted Heavenly Gang Formation Master Mingyu was stunned by this scene. The requirement for this stage was that the monk had to endure the whipping without shouting in pain to pass the test. Of course, the secret realm wouldn''t allow the overseer to keep on whipping forever. Eventually, a stone would fall from the statue and kill the overseer. The overseer had done much evil, and his death by the falling stone aligned with Buddhism''s principle that good is rewarded with good and evil with evil. Having presided over thousands of Western Heaven Secret Realms, Master Mingyu had seen countless monks make decisions in the secret realm. The greatest challenge of this stage was to endure the pain. Ninety percent of the monks couldn''t withstand it until the overseer received his retribution and would cry out in pain. Only the ones who struggled and gritted their teeth could hold on. That''s why he had high hopes for Xin Zhen, who had entered a state of ''forgetting both self and objects.'' Buddhism advocates understanding pain through mindful contemplation, thereby achieving a state beyond suffering. However, seeing Xin Ding strike first was unprecedented, and judging from the overseer''s screams, Xin Ding was extraordinarily forceful. Wait, why are you hitting him? Master Mingyu couldn''t help but reveal himself. He could control the Western Heaven Secret Realm to an extent, and soon Xin Ding would forget he had appeared. He was going to hit me, said Xin Ding calmly; in fact, his expression had remained unchanged even as he struck. In the Western Heaven Secret Realm, monks naturally display their most instinctual reactions and cannot fake or lie. Don''t you know that our Buddhist ways promote observing pain without changing expression? Yes, but if it were my fault, I would have admitted it if I were beaten. But now, it''s these overseers overworking us beyond limits; I grew too weak to carry the stones, and thus they fell. If it''s the overseer''s fault, why should I be beaten? Xin Ding argued forcefully, insisting on reason even to the abbot. Do you know that our Buddhist teachings emphasize that good deeds are rewarded with good and evil with evil, and this overseer who wantonly whipped others will receive his due karma? Isn''t he receiving his karma now, by being beaten by me? Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I Master Mingyu was at a loss for words, unable to find a rebuttal. This stage tested endurance, and since Xin Ding had not cried out in pain throughout, he had successfully passed. With the help of Fairy''s immortal sense, Lu Yang witnessed the performance of all the monks in the illusionary realm, with Xin Ding standing out the most. What a promising young man, Lu Yang praised Xin Ding highly. With such a performance, passing the Seek Dao Sect''s test would not be a problem. After watching the first stage, Lu Yang voiced a puzzled question to one of the five founders of Buddhism, But Fairy, does Buddhism advocate getting beaten? Oh, I inadvertently discovered that when the Qilin Immortal was beaten by Xiao Ling and Lianyi, he always pretended to be in great pain but was actually sneaking smiles. I asked him why, and he said it''s a Buddhist cultivation method to experience, perceive, and transcend pain. I immediately asked how I didn''t recall that being part of the Buddhist stories we created, and he replied that it is now. After listening, Lu Yang quickly disassociated himself, Hey hey hey, I didn''t hear anything. Why couldn''t he control his curiosity, having just learned another piece of ancient secret lore? You didn''t hear? Then this immortal will say it again No need, no need, Lu Yang dared not hear it a second time, fearing that on a second round, Immortal Fairy might recollect something else, revealing other ancient secrets. By the way, does this illusionary realm capture a segment of the Great Qian Period? Lu Yang changed the topic. All illusionary realms must be based on reality, as cultivators cannot imagine what they have not seen; this realm must have been constructed by a Buddhist cultivator of the Great Qian. The entire scene of the illusionary realm was filled with countless slaves carrying stones upwards to build a statue, and if a slave showed the slightest defect, he would be whipped by the overseer, making their suffering indescribable. The statue was nearly completed, and Lu Yang just happened to recognize the original model of the statue. The ones who stealthily attacked the Laurel Fairy Palace were two Divine Monarchs skilled in demon-removing. In the early days of the Great Qian Dynasty, there was significant construction; statues of various Divine Monarchs were built to spread faith and gain incense offerings. It should be that the owner of this Buddha Breath is a Buddhist Cultivator from the Great Qian Period, likely many Buddhist Cultivators were purifying and transcending something, and that''s why this Secret Realm has so much Buddha Breath, analyzed Immortal Fairy. In the depths of this Secret Realm, how can I feel the presence of Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal? Could it be that they both crafted the Immortal Artifact together? Immortal Fairy pondered vaguely, always feeling it was a very familiar Immortal Artifact, yet unable to suddenly recall it. Like all the tests conducted by Master Mingyu, this time as well, ninety percent of the monks were filtered out, and ten percent passed. The only exception was Xin Ding''s method of passing. The monks who were filtered would, under the control of the Buddha Breath, groggily walk out of the Western Heaven Secret Realm, leave the Chaotic Fog Forbidden Land, where monks already arranged outside would be responsible for the follow-up work. The second test was also an Illusionary Realm. In front of Xin Chen, who entered the Martial Monk Institute with Xin Ding, was a wide river with two people beside it: his elderly monk master and a beautiful but timid woman. The woman was afraid to cross the river. The old monk took the initiative, carrying the woman across the river, with Xin Chen following closely behind. After crossing the river and parting with the woman, Xin Chen furrowed his brow, extremely puzzled, and after holding in his confusion for a long time, he finally could not help but ask, Master, wouldn''t this be a violation of the precept of lust? The old monk, with loving care, patted Xin Ding''s head, Xin Ding, I have already let go, but you have not. Xin Zhen of the Precepts Court witnessed the whole event without speaking. Following the moment the old monk let go of the woman, he too let go, harboring no doubts in his heart. Xin Chen failed, Xin Zhen passed. Master Mingyu smiled, quite satisfied with Xin Zhen; he passed two consecutive tests in a manner that pleased him greatly. The theme of this round was letting go. Buddhism advocates that feminine allure is like a pretty skeleton; a true monk should view it as nothing, and being able to do that means no questions would be asked. Under the influence of Buddha Breath, which makes hiding the truth impossible, and having witnessed the process of carrying the woman across the river, if testers harbored doubts, they would surely ask, and asking meant that they had not let go of the issue, thus failing the test. How did Xin Ding do? Master Mingyu, recalling Xin Ding''s unique performance in the previous round, became somewhat curious about him. He entered Xin Ding''s Illusionary Realm, and Xin Ding''s choice surprised him yet again. Xin Ding rushed ahead, carrying the woman across the river before the old monk, and because Xin Ding was still a minor and not quite tall enough, carrying the woman would get her shoes wet, so he simply picked her up, in a quite indecent posture. Never in thousands of times in the Secret Realm had anyone ever done this! Master Mingyu was especially puzzled and once Xin Ding crossed the river and appeared again, he wanted to ask for clarification. Xin Ding, why did you carry that woman across the river? Seeing Master Mingyu appear, Xin Ding was extremely surprised. Abbot, how come you have not let go of this matter? Chapter 1045 Chapter 1045: Chapter 1044: The Treasure of the Temple Chapter 1045: Chapter 1044: The Treasure of the Temple Master Mingyu''s eyelids twitched uncontrollably, grateful that he was now in charge of the Secret Realm and not the one being tested by it. Otherwise, the words Xin Ding would have been enough to kick him out. With Master Mingyu''s appearance, Xin Ding regained his memory and remembered he was in the midst of the second trial. However, he didn''t quite understand why the task of ferrying someone across a river would cause the Abbot to appear again. Could this be a matter of great significance? It must be that the Abbot''s actions held some profound meaning. It''s just that his own perception was mediocre, unable to penetrate the Abbot''s profound intent. Not knowing is nothing to be ashamed of, it''s better to ask for guidance. May I ask, Abbot, if there is a problem with how I ferried the person? The initially eager to speak Master Mingyu was stunned into silence by Xin Ding''s question. Indeed, what could be wrong with ferrying someone? There''s nothing wrong. You did well, said Master Mingyu with a complex expression as he gazed at Xin Ding, unsure if Xin Ding''s response was a mere coincidence or a genuine insight. Regardless of which it was, Xin Ding might have a chance to pass the trial of the Secret Realm. It seems that Xin Zhen isn''t the only promising candidate in this trial. Having said this, Master Mingyu turned and left, leaving Xin Ding standing there, utterly bewildered. Why would the Abbot leave directly without giving an answer after he''d asked his question? The pass rate for the second round of trials is even lower than the first, with ninety percent of the young monks unable to surpass this challenge. After the two rounds of trials, only a handful of young monks remain, besides Xin Ding, the rest are renowned for their profound Buddha Nature. The thick Buddha Breath once again enveloped the area, signaling the onset of the third trial. Xin Zhen found himself in an Illusionary Realm recalling his identity within the realm a Zen Master. Someone who took great displeasure at him was cursing him. You uncultured beast, born without manners The person''s words were incredibly vile and offensive to the ears. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Xin Zhen brought his palms together and closed his eyes, entering a Meditative Trance, as if he hadn''t heard the other person''s insults at all. Eventually, the person grew tired of cursing and looked at Xin Zhen with confusion: I''ve been cursing you for so long, why haven''t you reacted at all? Xin Zhen opened his eyes, his gaze as calm as the surface of a still pond, and with a faint smile, observed, If someone gives you a gift, but you refuse to accept it, to whom does the gift belong? The person replied: It belongs to the person who was giving the gift. Xin Zhen smiled and said, Exactly. If I don''t accept your insults, you''re essentially cursing yourself. Xin Zhen passed the trial. This round tested Jie Chen, the ability to remain calm in the face of others'' insults. Not harboring anger or hatred, well done, Master Mingyu silently assessed Xin Zhen, who was neither arrogant nor rash, standing out among the monks. He made the same choices as Master Mingyu in the three trials. How is Xin Ding doing? After two rounds of trials, Master Mingyu had already placed Xin Ding on the same level as Xin Zhen. No sooner had Master Mingyu entered Xin Ding''s Illusionary Realm than he heard Xin Ding''s forceful retort. You''re the uncultured beast, born without manners The two exchanged insults vehemently, a scene so intense that even passing dogs weren''t spared a cursing. Stop! Unable to hold back, Master Mingyu made his presence known once more, surprised by how this young monk''s choices were continually unexpected. Those who had made it to the third trial were all Buddhist Cultivators with innate Buddha Nature, who, even if irritated, would at most show anger, but would not stoop to cursing each other. Xin Ding, on the other hand, engaged in a verbal brawl. Abbot, why have you come again? Xin Ding looked at Master Mingyu in astonishment. How could I not come when you managed to start arguing with the other party? Master Mingyu said, annoyed. Because he insulted me, Xin Ding replied as if it were only natural. He insults you, and you insult him back? Abbot, if someone offers you a gift, but you refuse to accept it, what would you do? Of course, I would return the gift to him. Right, and isn''t that what I am doing? I''m just returning the gift exactly the way he gave it to meCreturning his insults in kind. For the first time, Master Mingyu entertained the thought that perhaps his understanding of Buddhist teachings was not yet complete. Looking at Xin Ding''s calm demeanor, he suddenly remembered that Xin Ding had been completely serene while trading insults, not at all resembling someone in a quarrel! Xin Ding truly believed he was merely returning a gift! The third round of trials ended, and only Xin Zhen and Xin Ding passed, with the other monks being eliminated, a precedent unseen in previous trials. In the past, either no one passed all three trials, or only one person did. Both of you have done very well, Master Mingyu said with a look of approval, although his gaze toward Xin Ding was more complex. These three trials test your Buddha Nature. Only those who pass these trials demonstrate profound Buddha Nature, unaffected by Buddha Breath, and are qualified to attempt a connection with the temple''s treasure. Master Mingyu led the two deeper into the Western Heaven Secret Realm. Upon entering this deeper space, the thick Buddha Breath was like a fog of chaos, obscuring the path ahead completely. Hoo. With a gentle breath, Master Mingyu cleared away the Buddha Breath, revealing a path that led to an altar at the end. The altar displayed Shariputra, an incense burner, scriptures, and other items for venerating the temple''s treasure. Lu Yang finally saw the treasure clearlyCit was an axe. The blade was damaged, and the surface had an elegant handprint pressed into it. The Sky Opening Axe?! This was the very Immortal Axe that the Yingtian Immortal boasted ofCan unparalleled Immortal Object from Ancient Times. The Yingtian Immortal had forged the axe from countless pieces of Immortal Gold, after a thousand hammerings and a hundred refinings. The axe''s handle was a segment of the Time Immortal''s main stem, containing the power of time, enabling it to cleave the heavens with the capacity to open the sky. The Yingtian Immortal had once said that he was ambushed by Ashy Bean during the Great Qian Period, and after that battle, the Sky Opening Axe went missing. So, it had ended up in the possession of the Western Paradise Temple? Lu Yang understood that the battle between the Yingtian Immortal and Ashy Bean must have been a fierce one. During the fight, the Sky Opening Axe had endured the power of Yingtian Immortal''s tribulation as well as Ashy Bean''s annihilating force. The handprint on the axe''s surface must have been left by Ashy Bean. This object is very likely the legendary Sky Opening Axe, accidentally acquired by our temple in the early days of Great Qian, explained Master Mingyu. Upon obtaining the Sky Opening Axe, it contained a force that could destroy everything, and no one could approach it. A mere fraction of its released power could lead to utter devastation. In order to purify this force, generations of our eminent monks worked tirelessly, finally purifying the axe completely while also imbuing it with Buddha Breath. However, an Immortal Object is no ordinary item. Not just anyone is worthy of it. To earn its recognition, one must first pass through the three trials of Buddha Breath, be able to withstand the Buddha Breath within the axe, and then the Immortal Axe chooses its owner, granting only those it selects the right to wield it. During the Qi Cultivation Stage, Master Mingyu had passed the three trials of Buddha Breath but did not gain the Sky Opening Axe''s recognition. It was uncertain whether either of the two who had passed the trials this time would earn that recognition. So, the treasure of the Western Heaven Temple is the Sky Opening Axe, a proud voice suddenly emitted from Xin Zhen''s body. A cultivator with patterns of hourglasses and coronae on his clothes flew out from Xin Zhen''s Storage Ring, stretching his limbs. After lying in wait so many times, I finally found a little monk capable of passing through the three trials of Buddha Breath. Who are you? Master Mingyu''s expression changed drastically as he realized the intruder had entered the Western Heaven Secret Realm undetected on multiple occasions. The fact that the stranger had made such a brazen appearance meant he must have come prepared! The Divine Monarch of Great Qian, Sichen. I wonder, Master, have you heard of him? Chapter 1046 Chapter 1046: Chapter 1045: Divine Monarch Sichen, Outline of the Time Dao Fruit Chapter 1046: Chapter 1045: Divine Monarch Sichen, Outline of the Time Dao Fruit The God of Time, Suiyue? The one who governed time during the Great Qian Period?! Master Mingyu immediately remembered the legend of the God of Time, a great figure from 300,000 years ago. His concern for the Western Paradise Temple facing a crisis, had it finally come to pass? It seems the Master is well-read and knowledgeable, the God of Time said with a grin, his attitude disdainful as he didn''t take Master Mingyu seriously. You deceived me! Xin Zhen realized and laughed at himself for thinking that finding the Storage Ring was a stroke of luck, and that the other party demanded him to be cultivated to the standards of a high-ranking monk. It was all a scam, just to make sure he could pass the three trials of Buddha Breath! When have I deceived you? I have given you everything you wanted, haven''t I? the God of Time said with a smile, looking at Xin Zhen with eyes that did not see a person but a tool, this kid was no longer of any use to him. The sacred treasure of the Western Paradise Temple had caused quite a bit of trouble for the Great Qian Dynasty during the Great Qian Period, their armies had set out several times but to no avail. After awakening in the Great Xia Era, the God of Time quickly set his sights on this sacred treasure. He discovered that Master Mingyu had not gained the recognition of the sacred treasure and could not use it, a golden opportunity presented itself. The sacred treasure of the Western Paradise Temple was enveloped in Buddha Breath; taking it by force was impossible, one must pass the three trials of Buddha Breath, for which he had hidden himself within the Immortal Artifact Level Storage Ring, allowing the Qi Cultivation Stage monk to find the ring. The Western Heaven Secret Realm had the ability to discern realms, only an Immortal Artifact capable of concealment could deceive the Secret Realm, even Immortal Treasures of the next level down could not fool it. After a hundred years and hundreds of attempts, he finally passed the three trials this time and beheld the Sky Opening Axe. The three trials had consumed a vast amount of Buddha Breath; it was at its weakest moment, and the perfect time for him to take the Sky Opening Axe! It''s time for the Sky Opening Axe to have an owner. The God of Time had governed time during the Great Qian Period and had condensed the outline of the Time Dao Fruit; the handle of the Sky Opening Axe was part of the Time Immortal''s body, so there was some connection between him and the Sky Opening Axe. Even if he couldn''t become the owner of the Sky Opening Axe, taking it away was no problem. You dare! Master Mingyu roared in fury, and the Buddha bearing fierce flames and wielding a sharp sword appeared behind him. It was the Unmoving Ming King of Buddhist legend! With the appearance of the Unmoving Ming King Dharma Aspect, both movement and stillness could destroy heaven and earth. Why shouldn''t I dare? The God of Time''s palm revealed an hourglass, the sands flowing slowly, time becoming incredibly sluggish! He directly seized the Sky Opening Axe placed on the altar, and with a light swing, he could shatter space and carve out a path to the outside world. He had not fully gained the recognition of the Sky Opening Axe, merely using a part of its power. Stop! The God of Time couldn''t keep time slow forever; as soon as time returned to normal, Master Mingyu immediately gave chase! Who dares run wild in my Western Paradise Temple! The commotion of breaking through the Western Heaven Secret Realm was too great, and the monks of the Western Heaven Temple noticed the disturbance. Two figures flew out from two corners of the temple, blocking the God of Time. Ming Huai, Ming Tian? The God of Time looked at the two old monks with a smile that was not quite a smile; one in the Late Tribulation Stage, the other in the Middle Tribulation Stage. My fellow Junior Brothers, stop him! Master Mingyu shouted from behind, his face full of rage, as if the true Unmoving Ming King had descended to earth! Vajra Demon Suppression! Om Mani Padme Hum! Master Ming Huai and Master Ming Tian acted simultaneously, with the boundless power of Vajra Demon Suppression and the Six-character Mantra, which resonated with the laws of heaven. Combined, they immediately altered the winds and clouds, shaking the space above the Western Heaven Temple. Netherworld Blood Sea! Divine Monarch Sichen summoned a blood-red ocean, the stench of blood piercing the heavens. During the Great Qian Period, human life was cheap, and it was easy to cultivate the Netherworld Blood Sea. Haoran Buddhism clashed with the blood-red ocean, and Divine Monarch Sichen could not withstand the two adversaries, quickly finding himself at a disadvantage! We''re under attack! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Western Paradise Temple descended into chaos, its monks unable to believe that someone would dare to attack their sanctuary. Great Brightness Spell! Vajra Pestle! Ming Huai and Ming Tian saw their attacks taking effect and pressed their advantage, effortlessly unleashing various Demon Suppressing Magic Spells. However, as the battle progressed, Divine Monarch Sichen''s attacks began to gain the upper hand, and they soon appeared overwhelmed. What''s going on? Why does it feel like I can''t muster any strength? Master Tomorrow spoke, his voice conveying a sense of exhaustion. You''ve finally noticed? Divine Monarch Sichen laughed, his Time Dao Fruit Outline granting him the ability to accelerate the depletion of an individual''s physical strength. Even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage couldn''t withstand such exhaustion. Before his Time Dao Fruit Outline, they had no right to fight him! Only a Semi-Immortal could match him. Using the Dao Fruit Outline required minimal energy expenditure, almost unaffected by the draining of physical strength. The two of you fall back. I''ll fight him! The Unmoving Ming King Dharma aspect flew out as Master Mingyu decisively made his move, brandishing the Wisdom Sword. Masters Ming Huai and Ming Tian clenched their teeth, knowing that even if they stayed on the battlefield, they would only be a burden to their Senior Brother, and turned to fly downward. Hurry and leave the Western Paradise Temple! A battle between Semi-Immortals could obliterate everything; the vast Western Paradise Temple was likely beyond salvation. What leave the Western Paradise Temple? We need to hurry and get as far away from Western Heaven City as possible! Master Ming Huai bellowed, knowing that in a battle of Semi-Immortals, the farther one fled, the better. The Wisdom Sword swung down, aiming to split Divine Monarch Sichen in two! Divine Monarch Sichen moved as though he had anticipated Master Mingyu''s action, stepping aside just in time to avoid the strike. Another ability of the Time Dao Fruit Outline: foresight into the future. The future is uncertain, and predictions further in the future are more likely to be inaccurate. But conversely, predicting the near future, such as the very next moment, is much more accurate! Is this your Dao Fruit Outline? After dodging the attack, Divine Monarch Sichen no longer underestimated Master Mingyu, as that previous sword strike clearly possessed power beyond what those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could wield. Fairy, what kind of Dao Fruit Outline does Master Mingyu have? Fairy Eternity furrowed her brows, tilted her head left and right in confusion, It''s not one of the Dao Fruit Outlines that appeared in Ancient Times, I don''t recognize it. No one would know what Master Mingyu''s Dao Fruit Outline was. Because this was a Dao Fruit Outline that had never appeared before, Master Mingyu named it the Unmoving Ming King Dao Fruit Outline. Should he overcome the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, upon becoming an immortal, Master Mingyu would deservedly be known as the Unmoving Ming King, capable of all the legendary powers associated with the Unmoving Ming King in Buddhist scriptures! Demon-Subduing Pestle! The Unmoving Ming King Dharma aspect wielded the Demon-Subduing Pestle; a strike could mean death or severe injury to anyone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Divine Monarch Sichen too would be gravely wounded if hit. The two Semi-Immortals fought amid the clouds, their forms flickering in and out of sight, throwing past and present into disarray as if ancient myths were coming to life once again! He seems to be nearing the Consummation of his Time Dao Fruit Outline, observed Fairy Eternity after watching for a while. Nearing Consummation? Lu Yang was stunned didn''t that mean Divine Monarch Sichen was qualified to become an immortal? However, the way he''s using it seems clumsy, not like something he has condensed on his own. Could it be that he forcibly fused it through incense offerings of faith? Chapter 1047 Chapter 1047: Chapter 1046: Borrowing the Incense of Buddha Country Chapter 1047: Chapter 1046: Borrowing the Incense of Buddha Country The Incense Faith forcibly converged an initial form of the dao fruit. The Shameless Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit was formed this way. A nearly consummated initial form of the Time Dao Fruit? Doesn''t that mean he can sense the suppression of the Dao Fruit? Lu Yang remembered something and took out three Seeking Immortal Tokens he had seized from Great Qian Cultivators. Originally, there were four, but since the Yingtian Immortal had already been found, there was no need to carry it. The Seeking Immortal Tokens were quite strange. Even though the Yingtian Immortal hid in the Ancient Ring''s Small World, making Ashy Bean unable to detect him, the Ghost Monarch holding the Seeking Immortal Token could sense the location of the Yingtian Immortal. Could it be that the Seeking Immortal Tokens are made from nearly consummated initial forms of Dao Fruits? With the power of the Great Qian Dynasty, it is entirely capable of forcibly converging four Dao Fruit Outlines, leveraging the rule of ''Dao Fruit''s suppression over its initial form'' to track back the Four Ancient Immortals. If that''s the case, then the user of the Time Dao Fruit Figuring out the method of the Seeking Immortal Tokens'' creation, Lu Yang quickly thought of another issue. Heavenly Venerate, can you make a move? Xin Ding''s shouting voice interrupted Lu Yang''s train of thoughts, the voice anxious, very concerned for Master Mingyu''s safety. Xin Ding couldn''t intervene in the battle between demi-immortals; her only reliance was the mysterious and unpredictable Tofu Heavenly Venerate who had always been aiding her. Although Tofu Heavenly Venerate had said that once he took action, the entire Western Paradise Temple would be reduced to ruins. But now the problem is even if Tofu Heavenly Venerate doesn''t make a move, Western Paradise Temple is about to be reduced to ruins anyway! In the eyes of Specter Monarch Sichen, the future was clear. Although Master Mingyu''s attacks were powerful, they were futile if they missed! And even if you could hit me, what about it? Specter Monarch Sichen voluntarily took a hit, protected in front by the Sky Opening Axe, and accurately blocked the Wisdom Sword of the Unmoving Ming King with the axe face, merely stepping back a few steps and feeling a numbness in his hand, without sustaining any actual damage. The greatest weakness of Specter Monarch Sichen was his lack of effective attack and defense methods, a gap filled by the presence of the Sky Opening Axe; now he could truly claim his cultivation was complete, with no flaws to speak of. Even if he couldn''t discern what Ming Yu''s Dao Fruit''s initial form was, his attack methods simply could not affect him! But it is indeed bothersome, always blocking my way. Master Mingyu was no easy opponent to deal with, and despite several attempts by Specter Monarch Sichen to leave the Western Paradise Temple with the Sky Opening Axe, he was consistently stopped by Master Mingyu. Even though Specter Monarch Sichen could foresee the future, facing Master Mingyu''s net-like attacks, he struggled to escape. If you won''t let me escape, then don''t regret it! Specter Monarch Sichen changed his attack direction and headed straight for the monks and commoners of Western Heaven City who had not yet escaped, exhaling green poisonous gas. Five Poison Scripture! If inhaled, a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator wouldn''t withstand a moment and would dissolve into pus, let alone cultivators below the Divine Transformation Stage. Seeing this scene, Master Mingyu''s eyes widened with anger, and his speed increased a notch, directly rushing in front of Specter Monarch Sichen and spreading his Dharma Aspect to block the poison gas. How could he be this fast?! Specter Monarch Sichen had not expected Master Mingyu to seemingly transform, his speed and strength greatly enhanced, and the Unmoving Ming King Dharma solidifying further. In Buddhist legends, the Unmoving Ming King is a Dharma Protector God with the duty to protect believers. Reflected on the initial form of the Dao Fruit, it meant the more people he protected, the stronger his power became. Buddha Light Shines Everywhere! The Dharma Aspect released Buddha Light, like the fierce sun, and the poison gas hissed under the Buddha Light. The Unmoving Ming King also has legends of curing diseases, with believers praying to the Unmoving Ming King for health. Not good! Specter Monarch Sichen, caught off guard, was enveloped by the Buddha Light and unexpectedly immobilized on the spot, unable to move. Bodhi Freedom Heaven! The Dharma Aspect of the Unmoving Ming King, with eyes wide in anger, raised the Demon Suppressing Vajra Pestle high, surrounded by golden Buddha flames on the vajra pestle. With this strike, Specter Monarch Sichen was doomed to die! The flow of time in the world slowed down! The flow of my own time sped up! Divine Monarch Sichen continuously used two abilities of the Initial Form of Time Dao Fruit, making his speed reach an extreme level. To him, the world seemed as if it had stopped. Golden Cicada shedding its skin! He performed the escape technique, leaving behind a shell, while his true self took the opportunity to break free from the shackles of Buddha Light. BoomC The forceful strike of Master Mingyu hit nothing but air, only destroying a mere shell. You''re courting death, junior! Divine Monarch Sichen no longer played alongCif not for his quick reaction, he would have perished at the Western Paradise Temple. Feel the power of the Sky Opening Axe! Divine Monarch Sichen swung the Sky Opening Axe towards the Dharma Aspect, directly carving a huge hole in its chest! And this was only a fraction of the power of the Sky Opening Axe! The two clashed again, and despite Master Mingyu becoming stronger under the Protection blessing, he still failed to inflict any real damage on Divine Monarch Sichen. Senior Brother couldn''t be about to lose, could he? Master Mingtian said anxiously, not expecting his extremely powerful Senior Brother Mingyu to be pressured so hard. That involves the Initial Form of Time Dao Fruit, sighed Master Minghuai with a heavy heart. Causality and time were the trickiest magic skills, and at the stage of Dao Fruit Outline, this was still the case, with nobody wanting to face a Semi-Immortal possessor of a Time-Type Dao Fruit Outline. Moreover, the biggest problem with Senior Brother''s Dao Fruit Outline is that he has no specialty. Being well-rounded means having weaknesses all around, making it difficult to gain the upper hand against Time-Type Dao Fruit Outlines. BoomC After hundreds of exchanges, the Immovable Ming King Dharma Form, like a battered kite, was struck by the Sky Opening Axe and sent flying backward, smashing through countless buildings of the Western Heaven Temple, all the way to the Chaos Forbidden Land. After experiencing such intense combat, the chaotic fog of the Forbidden Land had almost dissipated. Master Mingyu clutched his chest; the Immovable Ming King was fabled to have healing powers, but that was no match for Divine Monarch Sichen''s relentless attacks. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Divine Monarch Sichen stood triumphantly, feeling like an omnipotent immortal at that moment, capable of dictating the fates of others. It''s time to flatten this so-called Chaos Forbidden Land and Western Heaven Secret Realm! He noticed Xin Zhen and Xin Ding hiding in a pit, his lips curling into a cruel smile: You''re included in this end. Divine Monarch Sichen wound up the Sky Opening Axe, faintly reenacting the primordial scene of Sky Opening, making heaven and earth tremble! Sky Opening! Senior Brother! Master Minghuai and Master Mingtian screamed loudly, wishing they could instantly teleport to block the strike, but they were too far off and couldn''t make it in time. Clang! Against all expectations, something wrapped in rag flew out and collided with the Sky Opening Axe, astonishingly blocking the strike! The rags turned to ashes upon impact, revealing an unparalleled Immortal Sword. Who goes there! The figure wearing a tofu mask flew out with the Green Peak Sword, smiling at Divine Monarch Sichen: Hehe, junior, I have some connections with Yingtian Immortal. If you surrender now and return the Sky Opening Axe, I might spare your life. A mere Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator dares to speak so arrogantly, truly unaware of how to spell ''death''! Divine Monarch Sichen froze for a moment, but as soon as he discerned Lu Yang''s cultivation level, he realized he had been bluffed. It seems you do not agree, the man in the tofu mask sighed, deeply disappointed by Divine Monarch Sichen''s response, I am entangled in causality and prefer not to fight, why must you press me? The man looked up, his eyes calm under the mask, and slowly said: Very well, I shall borrow the incense of the Buddha Country. I vow here to resurrect the Worldly Venerable. Chapter 1048 Chapter 1048: Chapter 1047: Ascending to Immortality in One Step Chapter 1048: Chapter 1047: Ascending to Immortality in One Step The entire Buddha Country was roused by a mysterious force, and began to tremble slightly, as if a great beast was struggling underground, with the shaking becoming more intense. Sand flew about, and dust filled the air; from the abbots of the twelve top temples in the Buddha Country to the commoners at dawn, all were utterly unaware of what was happening. A dazzling light surged up from beneath the sand dunes, reaching for the sky without harming a person or damaging anything, piercing through the scorching sunlight and aiming straight for the heavens. If a great power were to fly into the cosmos and look down upon the Buddha Country, they would discover countless beams of light scattered throughout the land, extending infinitely, bending, and converging towards the center of the Buddha Country, the Western Paradise Temple. This had never happened before in all of history! It''s a supreme vow, someone has fulfilled a supreme vow! Finally, the oldest monk from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in the Buddha Country recalled a familiar scene; this was the sign of fulfilling a supreme vow as recorded in the ancient scriptures. A hundred thousand years ago, the Master of Righteous Virtue made the supreme vow to spread Buddhist teachings throughout the Central Continent. To fulfill the supreme vow, Master of Righteous Virtue established the Suspension Temple, which became the source of Great Xia''s Buddhist teachings. From that time, countless temples rose from the ground, appearing in Great Xia and forming a force alongside the sects. When Master of Righteous Virtue fulfilled the supreme vow, the Buddha Country shook, and it was recorded in the annals of history. However, today''s event was far grander than when Master of Righteous Virtue had fulfilled his supreme vow, to the extent that the ancient Transcendance Tribulation Stage monk did not associate it with this event at first. Who exactly made such a supreme vow, and how was it fulfilled? The monk''s lips trembled, his face awash with shock, fully aware of the difficulty in fulfilling a supreme vow, an almost impossible feat. Yet the reality before his eyes was that indeed, someone had accomplished it. Beyond the shock was more a feeling of fortune. Fortunate to witness this scene in his lifetime. An endless stream of incense and fire poured toward Lu Yang, and in that moment, Lu Yang''s soul and flesh rapidly ascended to an inconceivable realm! An Immortal''s Body! In a place no one could see, an initial form of the Immortal Dao Fruit merged into the immortal body. It was the one Fairy Eternity had sent out during the New Year! Lu Yang, feeling the body overflowing with boundless power, knew that this enhancement was only temporary. Once he left the Buddha Country, he would return to his original state. But within the Buddha Country, supported by the power of incense and fire, he was an Immortal! Just as he predicted, he was the most orthodox of Buddhist cultivators. For Buddhism, the existence of Fairy Eternity was crucial. Having revived Fairy Eternity, he naturally received endless incense and fire. Lu Yang slowly opened his eyes, and a cold light flashed through his pupils, startling the Divine Monarch Sichen so much that he shivered uncontrollably. You brat from Great Qian, why must you force this venerable one to take action? The Divine Monarch Sichen trembled with fear, unable to believe that the person who had just been in the Divinity Transformation Stage instantaneously elevated his realm to an unbelievable height. It was his own complacency during the heat of the battle that inflated his ego. He thought he was invincible and didn''t regard anyone else as a threat. How could anyone wielding an Immortal Sword capable of blocking the Sky Opening Axe''s attacks be an ordinary individual?! Who exactly was the opponent, and what did he mean by reviving the Worldly Venerable? The Divine Monarch Sichen''s mind descended into chaos, losing the ability to think. Who who exactly are you? You are not worthy of knowing my name. Buddha Land in Palm. Lu Yang spoke the four words coldly, and even these simple words exerted tremendous pressure. With the Immortal Body, the Small Town in his palm finally transformed into the Buddha Land in Palm. The Divine Monarch Sichen, able to foresee the future, saw a future filled with despair. Lu Yang pointed to the sky, instantly pressing the Divine Monarch Sichen to the ground. Sichen let out a wretched scream as he was pressed into the earth, his limbs shattered, in an extremely gruesome state. I''ll go, I''ll go right now! Divine Monarch Si Chen screamed in horror, knowing the future was useless, facing absolute suppression, he couldn''t escape at all! Divine Monarch Si Chen got up from the ground, his limbs instantly recovering, trying to flee the place. Now, to him, the Western Paradise Temple was hell, a zone of forbidden life, a place one must not set foot in. He wanted to flee as far as possible! World time, slow down! Personal time, speed up! Divine Monarch Si Chen desperately used the Initial Form of the Time Dao Fruit. He only resented that it was formed with the Power of Incense and Fire, not something he had comprehended himself, unable to unleash its full potential. Facing the slowed time, Lu Yang remained unmoved. Not a ripple stirred in his eyes, and he simply said in an unchanging voice from ancient times, Did I say you could go? One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand. Lu Yang gently shook the Green Peak Sword, which transformed into countless Green Peak Swords. All the swords in Western Heaven City and the nearby major cities heeded the call, flying towards the Western Paradise Temple. These originally ordinary swords, after being baptized by the Immortal Sword Energy, improved in quality by one or even several major grades! Looking around, the entire Western Heaven City was covered with swords, on the ground, in the sky, densely packed. This could no longer be described as a Swordsmanship Domain; it should be called a Swordsmanship World! Trapped in a world of swords, where could Divine Monarch Si Chen possibly flee to? Shadows of swords flew chaotically, completely unavoidable. He tried to use the Sky Opening Axe to defend, but if he could block one sword, how could he block a thousand, ten thousand? With every sword that flew by, a piece of Divine Monarch Si Chen''s flesh was sliced off. As a transcendent in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the missing flesh would instantly regrow. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this ability instead plunged him into endless agony. The world''s time slowed, and his perception of pain increased exponentially, his screams unceasing. Divine Monarch Si Chen wanted to poison civilians to distract Master Ming Yu. For such a person, Lu Yang had no need to hold back. Xin Ding looked up, dumbstruck by the spectacle. Was this the true power of Tofu Heavenly Venerable? So formidable, so terrifying. Ye Zijin, who was mingling in the crowd, was so shocked that he couldn''t close his mouth. How could he not recognize the Green Peak Sword when others did not? No wonder Eldest Senior Sister wasn''t worried about Junior Brother''s safety. Fairy Eternity lived in the Spiritual Space, and with Lu Yang''s arrival in the outside world, only Qing Yan and two others remained in the Green Blade Sword Small World. They trembled, their hearts pounding violently. It seemed they knew something tremendously serious. Could they be silenced? Kneel. Though Lu Yang''s voice was not loud, it clearly spread throughout the entire Western Heaven City. The command to kneel was like a Verbal Spell. Divine Monarch Si Chen felt an unnamed force pressing down on his head, and uncontrollably, his body fell forward, thumping onto his knees. Leave, leave me alive, please otherwise my lord and The Controller will not let you go! Divine Monarch Si Chen blurted out in fear, unsure if he was begging or threatening. He had always had an easy life, designated by The Controller as the monarch guiding time. After gaining control over the Time Dao Fruit Outline, his rise was meteoric, demanding wind and getting wind, calling for rain and receiving it. In the Great Qian Dynasty, wherever he went, he was a revered figure, never having encountered such a situation before. Divine Monarch Si Chen knelt on the ground, the Sky Opening Axe cast aside. Lu Yang walked over leisurely, radiating Dao Charm, as if heaven and earth vibrated with his steps. Lu Yang picked up the Sky Opening Axe, his eyes filled with a chill that hadn''t thawed for ten thousand years. Considering I''ve taken action bearing tremendous causality this time, do you think I will let you live? Chapter 1049 – 1049 1048 Self Chapter 1049: Chapter 1048 Self-Detonation Chapter 1049: Chapter 1048 Self-Detonation The arena was deathly silent; no one had anticipated that Si Chen God Lord, who mastered the outline of the Time Dao Fruit, would fall to the Mysterious Immortal like leaves before the autumn wind. The once unrivaled Si Chen God Lord didn''t even have the chance to retaliate, a stark contrast from his previous demeanor! Lu Yang held the Green Peak Sword in his left hand and the Sky Opening Axe in his right, wielding two killing immortal weapons, his murderous intent soaring to the skies. It was certain he would take Si Chen God Lord back, but it was more troublesome to bring him alive. Rather than that, it was better to just kill him, store his body in the Green Blade Sword Small World, and lock his soul in the Spiritual Space without missing anything. Just as Lu Yang was about to make his move, a splendid divine talisman appeared on Si Chen God Lord''s forehead, evolving into an emperor who ruled over the world. Leave some leeway in what you do, why must you insist on pushing so hard? he said. Why don''t you consider it for my sake and spare Si Chen''s life? I will apologize on his behalf for any wrongdoings he has committed. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord? Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed slightly, it seemed that the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had left a contingency within Si Chen God Lord, ready to act in times of danger. Is that the legendary Mid-heaven Emperor Lord? The crowd outside Western Heaven City was stirred up, never expecting the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord himself to intervene. Just an avatar, and it also has the right to apologize for him? Seeing that Lu Yang was not giving him any face, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stopped pretending and took a harsher stance. Just now, your excellency mentioned taking action despite bearing immense causality, presumably your excellency is entangled with causality, and hasty actions will incur the punishment of causality. Under such circumstances, do you really think you can easily defeat my avatar? Lu Yang''s gaze turned icy, looking at the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord as if he were looking at a corpse, This lord has commanded the winds and clouds for tens of thousands of years, and yet no one has dared to threaten me! Then let''s fight! Fight! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s avatar fused with Si Chen God Lord, swallowing the outline of the Time Dao Fruit. The Emperor avatar leapt up, soaring into the sky. Swallow the sky and earth! Instantly, the color of the heavens and earth changed, the spiritual essence above Western Heaven City was completely devoured. Yet, this was just the beginning; this technique could devour everything, including Western Heaven City below. Let''s see how big your appetite is, Buddha Land in Palm! A pair of hands holding the sun, moon, and stars appeared, embodying the Way of space within the world, one hand in the heavens and one on the earth, trapping the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s avatar in between! The hand was so large that it surpassed the limit of what the outline of the Devouring Dao Fruit could devour! Boom! The hands clapped together like the collision of myriad stars, creating shockwaves so powerful they blew away distant mountains! In the realm of immortal cultivation, mountains were no different from pebbles! Seeing the grave situation, Master Mingyu deployed the Immovable Ming King Dharma Aspect to protect everyone. The more people he needed to protect and the stronger the enemy, the stronger his Immovable Ming King Dharma Aspect became. However, there were limits to its strength; his Dharma Aspect had not yet reached the level capable of stepping into the Immortal tier! Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Emperor''s Fist! The Emperor avatar unleashed its uniquely supreme Emperor''s Fist, ferocious as thunder, swift as lightning, colliding with the Green Peak Sword. Golden runes filled the sky, and the Sword Qi was dazzling, blinding onlookers from discerning who had the upper hand. Devour, go! The Emperor avatar created over a dozen Devouring Black Holes, tearing space apart, twisting and warping eerily. A Transcendence Tribulation Cultivator encountering even one black hole would be devoured to the point of leaving nothing behind. Even though Lu Yang had an Immortal Body, he dared not make rash contact! Let''s see how you handle this! However, contrary to the Emperor avatar''s expectations, Lu Yang''s aggressive and overwhelming aura did not lessen, showing no fear of the Devouring Black Holes. The moment a Devouring Black Hole touched Lu Yang, it vanished, leaving him completely unharmed! How is this possible? Even an Immortal Body formed by incense should have a process where it is devoured by a black hole, and then the incense replenishes the devoured parts! But what of that, can you actually hit me? Now, with the outline of the Time Dao Fruit, the Emperor Avatar could predict the future, and although Lu Yang''s sword was both fast and ruthless, once the direction of the sword was predicted, it posed no threat! This was precisely the most troublesome aspect of the time-related Dao Fruit; once the future was foreseen, many attacks became ineffective! Not good, it seems the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord has taken the upper hand! Master Ming Huai shouted anxiously, noticing that several of Lu Yang''s tricky attacks had been dodged by the Emperor Avatar. Three heads and six arms! Emperor''s Fist! Primordial Qi! Taiyin Divine Thunder! Taking advantage of the victory, the Emperor Avatar, using his three heads and six arms, simultaneously launched three different types of attacks, not believing that Lu Yang could come out unscathed! Each of these three moves alone were enough to shatter the heavens and reshape the world, let alone when all three were used togetherC their combined power was unimaginable! Even Master Ming Yu and others, who had never seen these techniques and were Great Cultivators themselves, felt the heart-palpitating force emitted by the Emperor Avatar and couldn''t help thinking that a great disaster was looming! The Emperor Avatar laughed wildly, I''d like to see what moves you have left Before he could finish, he saw Lu Yang sheathe his sword and sigh. I really didn''t want to use this move. The Emperor Avatar did not understand the implication of Lu Yang''s words, and suddenly there was a flash of light before his eyes. Immortal Self-Detonation?! The Emperor Avatar''s eyes nearly popped out. Boom- A terrifying explosion occurred above Western Paradise Temple, and in an instant, the temple was reduced to ruins. The Emperor Avatar staggered out from the explosion, covered in wounds; this was the first time he encountered such a suicidal fighting method, but luckily, he was a notch above and survived the self-detonation. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ha ha, self-detonation or what, it is still my victory Then he saw Lu Yang also fly out from the explosion, unscathed. Lu Yang gave the Emperor Avatar a slight smile. Boom boom boom- Continuous Immortal Self-Detonation. The Emperor Avatar did not understand what was happening and suffered continuous explosions, dying instantly. He might have been lucky to survive one self-detonation, but he couldn''t survive them all. Tsk, his body was blown away, what a pity. Lu Yang examined the loot, finding that Si Chen God Lord''s physical body was completely obliterated, leaving only a soul. But there''s still a gain. Lu Yang contentedly stored Si Chen God Lord''s soul into his Spiritual Space. Speaking of which, self-detonation is quite useful. Lu Yang smacked his lips, the fancy attacks of the Emperor Avatar indeed paled in comparison to self-detonation. Did we win? Master Ming Huai uncertainly said, having been terrified by the sudden and continuous self-detonations and could hardly believe the power at the center of the explosions. It seems we did win. Master Ming Yu was also unsure, this battle surpassed his comprehension. Master Ming Yu flew into the sky bravely, clasped his hands together, and thanked this unknown immortal. Thank you, Venerable Immortal, for your assistance. I have some connections with your Buddhism, it was just a small effort. Suddenly, Lu Yang felt a warmth in his chest, and he took out three Seeking Immortal Tokens, finding that the one inscribed with the word Time was heating up! Chapter 1050 Chapter 1050: Chapter 1049 Time Immortal Chapter 1050: Chapter 1049 Time Immortal When he saw the Time Seeking Immortal Order, Lu Yang paused for a moment. What''s going on, is the Time Immortal nearby? Lu Yang landed, and the Time Seeking Immortal Order grew hotter and hotter. He looked around. After experiencing a series of self-detonations, the Western Paradise Temple had turned into ruins, only the Mahavira Hall, though swaying, had not collapsed. Is there something strange about the Mahavira Hall? Lu Yang walked straight toward the Mahavira HallC the rising temperature of the Seeking Immortal Token confirmed his suspicion. Master Mingyu muttered something bad under his breath and anxiously followed behind Lu Yang, Venerable Immortal, Venerable Immortal, that place must not be approached. Lu Yang turned a deaf ear, ignoring Master Mingyu''s persuasion, and walked to the entrance of the Mahavira Hall. A voice came from inside the hall. Mingyu, this man is an old friend of mine. I shall catch up with him; you go and take care of the aftermath. Yes. Hearing that voice, Mingyu''s attitude did a one-eighty: he no longer stopped Lu Yang and turned to leave. Indeed, after the battle had just taken place, people were panickedCit really did require his presence to stabilize the people''s hearts. Lu Yang''s heart beat sped up slightly as he heard the voice coming from inside the Mahavira Hall. It was the voice of the Time Immortal; the Time Immortal was right here. But if the Time Immortal was in the Mahavira Hall, why hadn''t Fairy Eternity discovered it before? Lu Yang placed the Green Peak Sword into his Identity Jade and entered the Mahavira Hall. Stepping inside, a fresh fragrance hit himCit was a blend of sandalwood and lotus scents. The space inside the hall was vast, with a huge Golden Body Buddha statue enshrined in the center. The statue was tens of meters tall, with a benevolent face and half-closed eyes, as if contemplating the truths of the world. Around the Buddha statue were exquisite murals depicting the many stories of the Worldly Venerable. Each painting was lifelike and captivating. The golden Buddha statue opened its eyes, stepped down from the lotus throne, and at the same time, its body shrank to the height of an ordinary person. Although its demeanor was still compassionate, the face had changed, looking to be only in the early twenties. The golden Buddha statue looked Lu Yang over carefully, fixating on the wooden plaque on Lu Yang''s chest, You have just used the Initial Form of Eternity Dao Fruit, where did you get it from? Time, you''re still alive?! The voice of Immortal Fairy resonated from within Lu Yang''s body, and Immortal Fairy excitedly emerged. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Time Immortal, seeing Immortal Fairy, was also extremely excited, Immortal, you have really resurrected? Yes, it was Little Yang Lu Yang who resurrected me! Little Yang? The Time Immortal paused for a moment, what sort of strange appellation was this? Then the Time Immortal looked solemnly at Lu Yang and expressed his heartfelt gratitude with two words, Thank you. No, it''s nothing, just a coincidence. Although every first meeting with Jiang Lianyi, Ao Ling, and Yingtian Immortal resulted in heavy thanks when they learned he had resurrected the Immortal Fairy, such treatment still made Lu Yang slightly uncomfortable. A mere coincidence is quite enough. They had strived for a hundred thousand years to achieve what Lu Yang had, and whether it was a fluke or not, it remained a tremendous favor. Time Immortal glanced at the wooden plaque hanging from Lu Yang''s chest, and recalling the past, he sighed internally. Initially, through the time channel, he saw a part of himself on Lu Yang and speculated whether his future self would meet with disaster. He was extremely cautious, yet his predictions still came to passChe truly had met with disaster. By the way, Time, how are you still alive? The Time Immortal looked strangely at them. Was this a question one should ask upon first meeting? However, considering Immortal Eternity''s personality, asking such a direct question did seem reasonable. How much do you know about the Fire Dynasty? The Fire Dynasty? We''ve met Lianyi, Xiao Ling, and Ying Tian. We know quite a bit about the affairs of the Fire Dynasty now. You''ve met Ying Tian? Where is he now? He lives inside an Ancient Ring Small World. The Ancient Ring is in the hands of a disciple from the Laurel Fairy Palace. I see. When I obtained the Sky Opening Axe, I thought something had happened to him. It''s good that he''s alive. Since you''ve met Ying Tian, then you probably know almost as much as I do about the affairs of the Fire Dynasty. He knows as much as I do, so there''s not much to talk about. I heard from Ying Tian that you were secretly attacked at the end of the Fire Dynasty era. Who did it? The Time Immortal shook his head lightly. I don''t know. But it''s definitely one of the three of them. One among them was possessed by someone pulling the strings from behind the scenes! You can use the Time Dao Fruit for time retrospection. How could someone secretly attack you? Like a scene from thirty thousand years ago, the Time Immortal slowly exhaled, his expression grave. My Dao Fruit was tampered with, preventing me from performing time retrospection. I suspect that the hidden manipulator''s Dao Fruit is also related to time. Immortal Fairy Eternity puzzled, Also related to time? How is that possible? You possess a time-related Dao Fruit. How could they have one too? That is unknown. It''s just a hunch. Perhaps other Dao Fruits could also have an effect on time retrospection. What happened afterward? After the sneak attack, I was severely wounded. The Firmament Tree body was beyond recovery, so I had no choice but to abandon it. My soul performed astral projection, leaping thousands of years into the Great Qian Period. However, I didn''t stay in the Great Qian but chose to go to the Western regions instead. The Nian Beast can leap through time, and naturally, the Time Immortal could as well. Without a physical body and only my soul remaining, if I encountered Silent Extermination Immortal or the hidden manipulator, I wouldn''t have the strength to fight back. To construct a true form, I established the Buddha Country in the Western regions and hid inside this Buddha statue in the Mahavira Hall of Western Paradise Temple. Only the abbots of successive generations knew of my existence. This Mahavira Hall was constructed using the Power of Incense and Fire, creating a Small World inside, capable of evading the perception of Silent Extermination Immortal. The Mahavira Hall being brimming with incense is not unusual and wouldn''t raise suspicion. In the Buddha Country, I promoted that Buddhist cultivators should transform alms into building a Golden Body for the Buddha. Gradually, this became one of the methods for Buddhist cultivation. The act of Buddhist cultivators building a Golden Body for the Buddha would generate the Power of Incense and Fire. As the Buddha, I absorbed part of this incense power. At one point, I incidentally found the Sky Opening Axe belonging to Yingtian Immortal, which I used as the treasure of the Western Paradise Temple to conceal my existence. Whenever the Western Paradise Temple faced danger, I would predict the future and advise them to use the Sky Opening Axe at the most opportune time to overcome crises. I''ve observed that this Lu Yang''s Immortal''s Body is formed by the Power of Incense and Fire, but it cannot be maintained for long and cannot leave the Buddha Country. Such a body can''t withstand intense combat. Saying this, the Time Immortal paused for a moment, looking at Lu Yang with evident envy. Of course, that is assuming Lu Yang doesn''t possess the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit. I''ve been accumulating strength to shape a permanent Immortal Body. The accumulation of incense power is a lengthy process, and the waiting is rather dull. So, I randomly performed time leaps. It could be a few years, a dozen, or dozens of years. At each time node I leaped to, I had the abbot of Western Paradise Temple tell me about the events that had occurred over those years. Until just now, during a time leap, I sensed Master Ming Yu calling out to me, saying that the Western Paradise Temple was in grave danger. I also sensed fluctuations from the Time Dao Fruit Outline and the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit, which prompted me to jump to the current time node. Chapter 1051 Chapter 1051: Chapter 1050: Past Buddha, Present Buddha, and Future Buddha Chapter 1051: Chapter 1050: Past Buddha, Present Buddha, and Future Buddha Has your immortal body been fully shaped? Lu Yang asked, aware that the immortal body the Time Immortal had been condensing for three hundred thousand years felt much stronger than the one he temporarily condensed. It was completed over a decade ago, replied the Time Immortal with a smile, indicating his current peak state. Do you know Tang Chuanwu? Tang Chuanwu? Oh, he''s the kid to whom I granted the ability of Time Retrospection after foreseeing the possibility of him encountering a deadly calamity in the future. To test the reaction of the hidden enemy behind the scenes? Lu Yang asked again. The Time Immortal looked at Lu Yang with surprise and revealed a smile, Exactly. Although I wasn''t able to clearly see who ambushed me back then, the hidden enemy also isn''t sure whether I saw them or not. So, I gave Tang Chuanwu the ability of Time Retrospection to inform the hidden enemy that I am still alive. They will surely want to find me and might reveal their flaws in their haste. Lu Yang thought to himself that it indeed was as he suspected. When he had previously speculated about the user of the Time Dao Fruit, he wondered if the user was using Tang Chuanwu to send a message to the hidden enemy. What message to shout? It was the Time Immortal informing the hidden enemy, I am still alive. Later on, Lu Yang also learned the origin of the Time Seeking Immortal Order, which used the oppression of a Dao Fruit over an immature Dao Fruit to locate the Time Immortal. The suppression of a Dao Fruit over its immature form is not something you can simply escape by hiding in a Small World; otherwise, the Qilin Immortal would have long ago hidden in a Small World, allowing the outsiders Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi to become immortals. The fact that the Great Qian Dynasty was able to create the Time Seeking Immortal Order indicates that the user of the Time Dao Fruit existed during the Great Qian Period. Both of these facts imply the possibility that the Time Immortal is still alive. Thus, when Lu Yang saw the Time Immortal in the Mahavira Hall, he wasn''t too surprised. But this gives rise to another questionCjust who is the reincarnation of Li Haoran? If Li Haoran is not the reincarnation of the Time Immortal, then could he be the reincarnation of the immortal who was possessed by the hidden enemy?! As long as Li Haoran continues to improve his cultivation level, he will be able to revive his memories and thus learn who he was in his first life. If that''s the case, then the fact that Junior Brother Li is a reincarnation must not become known to others. If the hidden enemy finds out about Junior Brother Li''s existence, they will certainly stop at nothing to kill him! Young friend Lu Yang, since you''ve brought up Tang Chuanwu, does that mean you''ve met him? I have. The hidden enemy has made a move, but they didn''t act directly, leaving few clues, Lu Yang replied. I see, sighed the Time Immortal with a hint of regret. The hidden enemy indeed is very cautious. Suddenly, a knocking sound came from outside the door of the Mahavira Hall. Junior Brother, are you in there? Who is it?! The Time Immortal was startled. Hey, just a little girl, the Immortal Fairy said casually, waving her hand, Little Yang, go open the door. While Lu Yang went to open the door, Immortal Fairy quietly sent a message to the Time Immortal. Hey Time, did you say before that the future is not set in stone? The Time Immortal paused for a moment, then nodded, I did say that, what about it? The Nian Beast carried us here to Buddha Country, and on the way, we entered the Time Torrent. We saw things from the past, as well as a glimpse of the future. So what did you see? The Time Immortal''s expression turned curious; he had never seen the Immortal Fairy acting so hesitantly before. What I saw, it was me reluctantly saying goodbye to Little Yang, saying ''I really can''t bear to leave you.'' The Time Immortal was immediately taken aback. What? That''s why I''m asking you, can the future I saw be changed? Time Immortal''s expression became serious, as he realized this was an extremely important matter, What time in the future did you see? Lu Yang pushed open the door of the Mahavira Hall, where outside stood a swordswoman in a long white robe, wearing a bamboo hat covered with white cloth, concealing her face. Upon seeing Lu Yang, the swordswoman took off her hat, revealing her delicate face, it was the Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister, why did you come? Lu Yang was pleasantly surprised as he clearly hadn''t called for her. Your Second Senior Brother contacted me with a relay paper, saying something happened at the Western Paradise Temple. Lu Yang felt he had everything under control, and indeed it was so, but clearly Ye Zijin didn''t think the same. Relay paper? Lu Yang remembered that the Third Senior Sister used such paper to contact the Eldest Senior Sister while she was in the Demon Territory, it seems the Second Senior Brother also had one. Then why don''t I have it? I was worried about the safety of the Second Disciple and the Third Junior Sister, so I gave them relay papers. Of course, you don''t need such a thing. Yun Zhi studied her junior brother, whom she hadn''t seen for months, and rarely showed a hint of a smile. After the Nian Beast took you away, Mengmeng was quite worried about you. It seems you did well in Buddha Country, even condensing an Immortal Body, she said. Touching the back of his head, Lu Yang smiled sheepishly, I just took a shortcut. Please come in, Senior Sister. Fairy and Time Immortal are inside. Oh, you found Time Immortal too? Yun Zhi knew that her junior brother could take care of himself. He could handle situations on his own while traveling and even encounter such fortunate adventures afterward. Come here, Miss Yun, let me introduce you. This glowing Buddha statue is Time Immortal, Fairy Eternity said, patting Time Immortal''s shoulder. Junior Yun Zhi pays respect to Time Immortal, she greeted. Immortal, who exactly is this person? asked Time Immortal upon meeting Yun Zhi for the first time, feeling there was something extraordinary about her but couldn''t pinpoint what it was. He seemed to have heard the name Yun Zhi from Ming Yu, describing her as the true Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect. Fairy Eternity stood proudly between Lu Yang and Yun Zhi, pointing at herself: I am the strongest from Ancient Times. Then she pointed to Yun Zhi on her right: Miss Yun is the strongest of the present day. Little Yang is the strongest of the future. Embracing both to her left and right, Fairy Eternity chuckled happily, We three are the strongest cultivators of the past, present, and future! Isn''t there something in Buddhism about a Past Buddha, Present Buddha, and Future Buddha? Time, when you look back, you should include the three of us, she suggested. The strongest of the present? Time Immortal was startled. It wasn''t easy to earn such high praise from someone as proud as Eternity. But given that Lu Yang was dubbed the strongest of the future, he couldn''t help but feel that the strongest of the present title was somewhat inflated. What, you don''t believe it? If you don''t believe it, why don''t you spar with her? Fairy Eternity egged on. Time Immortal truly didn''t believe it, as if not for an accident along the way, he would have been the first to become an immortal. And afterwards, he came into possession of the mysterious Time Dao Fruit; besides Fairy Eternity, he really feared no one. Then, let''s try! Having not had the chance to flex his muscles since condensing the Incense Immortal Body, this was the perfect opportunity! Yun Zhi and Time Immortal faced each other, the atmosphere tense. Time Immortal used the Time Dao Fruit to examine all future possibilities! Please enlighten me, senior, Yun Zhi said calmly. Wait a moment. Just before the battle started, Time Immortal suddenly spoke, Immortal, what did you say just now? Spar with her? The sentence before that. What, you don''t believe it? I believe it. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1052 Chapter 1052: Chapter 1051: Elder Brother Dai, I Have Become an Immortal Chapter 1052: Chapter 1051: Elder Brother Dai, I Have Become an Immortal In ancient times, the Time Immortal seldom faced defeat, primarily because he could foresee the future, knowing whether his chances of winning or losing a battle were higher. This ability was praised by Fairy Eternity as the Great Invincible Pill! After viewing all possible futures, the Time Immortal burst into a cold sweat and cursed Ming Yu for being unreliable under his breath. The true Sect Leader of Seek Dao Sect? With such an astonishing cultivation level, saying she is the real ruler of Great Xia would be more like it! Thinking this, a smile piled upon the Time Immortal''s face, which already bore a Buddhlike serenity, becoming even more benevolent. I have known Fairy Eternity for a very long time, how could I not believe her words? She said you are the strongest in the world, you definitely are the strongest in the world! The Time Immortal altered the future merely through his words without anyone noticing, a testament to his formidable power! So you''re saying I am truly the strongest in the future? Lu Yang pointed at himself, rather excited, though the future was elusive, if it were evaluated by the Time Immortal who controlled time, then that future seemed quite credible. Of course, Lu Yang, my young friend, you are indeed the strongest in the future, the Time Immortal affirmed, now ready to dispute with anyone who denied Lu Yang''s supremacy. You possess the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, and possess an Immortal''s Body; thus, you are no longer merely at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but have created a completely new realmCImmortal Transformation Stage! Creating something out of nothing, crafting realms, these are acts only the ancient sages could achieve! Lu Yang gasped, was he really that strong? Eldest Senior Sister was very curious about the experiences of the Time Immortal over the past three hundred thousand years, so the Time Immortal had no choice but to recount once again how he had jumped through time over the years. The techniques of Elder Time Immortal are truly wonderful. Facing Yun Zhi''s praise, the Time Immortal could only offer an embarrassed smile. Then would Elder Time Immortal like to visit our Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang invited. No, Western Paradise Temple has just undergone a great battle, unforeseeable incidents might occur, I will stay in the Mahavira Hall as a precaution, replied the Time Immortal. Please also keep my existence a secret for now, to prevent any accidents. What about Yingtian Immortal then There''s no need to meet him or to let him know of my presence. Yingtian''s nine-layered Kirin, I trust none of them now. Upon saying this, the Time Immortal paused, However, you can give this Sky Opening Axe back to Yingtian Immortal; I''ve borrowed it for three hundred thousand years, it''s time to return it. Lu Yang awkwardly said, Ah, Yingtian Immortal forged himself a new weapon, he seems not to need the Sky Opening Axe anymore. Is that so, then I shall continue to keep it safe for him, the Time Immortal took the Sky Opening Axe handed over by Lu Yang. In case of another unforeseen event at Western Paradise Temple, this Sky Opening Axe could still mask his presence. There''s one more thing, how is Tang Chuanwu, that boy? We were worried about him facing another accident, so he now lives in our Seek Dao Sect. I remember he has no Spirit Root, the Time Immortal noted as he picked up several different Spirit Fruits from the altar. These were offerings in Mahavira Hall, each Spirit Fruit''s value was immeasurable. Give him these fruits in the order I prepared for you, they should help him develop a Postnatal Golden Spirit Root. I thank Elder on behalf of Chuanwu, Lu Yang said. It''s a trivial matter. Lu Yang and his companions bid farewell to the Time Immortal and left the Mahavira Hall, while the Time Immortal waved them goodbye. After sending off the three, the Time Immortal looked at the severely damaged Western Paradise Temple and muttered to himself quietly. Lu Yang sure did a thorough job blowing it up; I wonder when Western Paradise Temple will be repaired. Won''t the Heavenly Venerate return again? During the quiet of deep night, Xin Ding tossed and turned on his bed, his mind full of the day''s battle. During the chaos of the battle, no one noticed that the Green Peak Sword had flown out from behind him. After that battle, Heavenly Venerate disappeared and never showed up again. Suddenly, his tent lit up with specks of golden light, which converged to form a golden silhouette. Little monk, still not asleep at this hour? Heavenly Venerate! Tofu Heavenly Venerable stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky, his eyes filled with the vicissitudes of life, Ultimately, Western Paradise Temple turned into ruins because of my emergence, but through this battle, my causality is dissolved, and I no longer have a reason to stay. Heavenly Venerate, may I go with you? Xin Ding looked at Tofu Heavenly Venerate reluctantly. Although they had been together for only a few months, Xin Ding had already come to regard Tofu Heavenly Venerable as his master. Tofu Heavenly Venerable shook his head: Little monk, you are naturally attuned to Buddhism. If you were to follow my Taoist sect, it would only hold you back. Staying at Western Paradise Temple is the best choice for you. If you diligently cultivate, there may yet be a time when you see me again. With that, Tofu Heavenly Venerable turned again into specks of golden light and disappeared. Lu Yang arrived at the gates of Western Heaven City and met up with Eldest Senior Sister and Second Senior Brother. All set? All set, let''s head back. Ye Zijin curiously circled around Lu Yang, Junior Brother, have you really become an immortal? He still hadn''t figured out how his junior brother had changed like this. Only in the Buddha Country, and even then, it''s not truly becoming an immortal, Lu Yang said modestly. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Lu Yang left Buddha Country, he left both the Immortal''s Body and the Eternity Dao Fruit Outline behind. If he returned to Buddha Country, he could become an immortal again at any time. Although somewhat reluctant, he could not stay in Buddha Country forever. Back to the sect! Lu Yang spoke with his chest puffed out and his head held high, displaying great vigor. This trip to Buddha Country had been fertile; he had found the Sky Opening Axe and Time Immortal, gained the Immortal''s Body, and captured Si Chen God Lord. It was not an exaggeration to call him a great hero who had saved Buddha Country. Then Lu Yang stealthily crossed the border and returned to Great Xia. He had been taken out of Great Xia by the Nian Beast, with no exit records. Lu Yang returned to the familiar Seek Dao Sect and relaxed. Though Buddha Country was delightful, Seek Dao Sect felt more comfortable. Eldest Senior Sister, see you in a bit! Lu Yang briefly turned around for a farewell and headed straight for the Task Hall. With such significant events happening in Buddha Country, including capturing Si Chen God Lord, how many contribution points could he gain? In the room, Dai Bufan held some intelligence and rubbed his chin thoughtfully, hearing the familiar knock at the door. Elder Brother Dai, are you in? It''s Junior Brother Lu, come in. Lu Yang entered, beaming with a spring-like demeanor, in stark contrast to the thoughtful Dai Bufan. Junior Brother Lu, your timing is perfect, Dai Bufan waved Lu Yang over. I just received intelligence that Si Chen God Lord attacked Western Paradise Temple, but was defeated by a suddenly appearing Mysterious Immortal. Eldest Senior Sister mentioned that you have quite a connection with the immortal. Do you know who this Mysterious Immortal is? I do. You really know? Dai Bufan was surprised; he had asked without much hope, but Junior Brother actually had an answer? Who is it? Proudly pointing at himself, Lu Yang said, It''s me. Huh? Dai Bufan was full of question marks, failing to understand the meaning of Lu Yang''s statement, or rather, with his comprehension, he could not grasp what Lu Yang meant. Seeing Elder Brother Dai''s disbelief, Lu Yang produced a Recording Orb, showing the first-person perspective of his battle with Si Chen God Lord. With a broad smile, Lu Yang shared the joyful news with his respected Elder Brother Dai: Elder Brother Dai, I''ve become an immortal. Chapter 1053 Chapter 1053: Chapter 1052: Advanced Studies at Captive Peak Chapter 1053: Chapter 1052: Advanced Studies at Captive Peak Dai Bufan had a lengthy dream, where he envisioned his birth accompanied by unusual celestial phenomena, marking him as a prodigy. After joining the Seek Dao Sect, which was filled with talents, he, except for Yun Zhi, was still able to dominate his peers and sweep through all challenges. He was measured in his actions and deeply cherished by his junior brothers and sisters. After entering the Body Integration Realm, he took charge of various affairs in the Task Hall, earning the heartfelt admiration from all sides Elder Brother Dai, Elder Brother Dai, wake up! Lu Yang shook Elder Brother Dai, who was lying on the ground, and pinched him forcefully on the philtrum. Elder Brother Dai immediately sat up stiffly, his eyes clouded and memory jumbled. Had he just experienced a life flashing before his eyes? Elder Brother Dai, you finally woke up; you scared me to death just now, Lu Yang wiped his sweat, affirming the old saying that both great joy and great sorrow are harmful to the body; the ancients truly did not deceive me. What happened to me just now? Lu Yang looked at Elder Brother Dai, his eyes bright and sincere, Just now I said I had become an Immortal, and you, Elder Brother Dai, stood up happily, but you staggered and fainted. You became an Immortal? Elder Brother Dai thought for a moment, then immediately pulled out a crimson Auspicious Cloud Banner from his storage ring, making a gesture to smash it towards Lu Yang. You''re only at the Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit now, you dare to fool even me? Lu Yang hurriedly covered his head, Ay, ay, ay, don''t hit, don''t hit, I''m telling the truth. I even have a witness. A witness? Lu Yang touched his forehead lightly, and a comatose Soul Body floated out. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This person is the Si Chen God Lord of Great Qian. After experiencing several self-detonations, Si Chen God Lord had luckily survived but had not woken up ever since. Seeing the half-dead witness, Elder Brother Dai withdrew the Auspicious Cloud Banner, smilingly brought Lu Yang to the main seat, and began to massage his shoulders. Lu Yang tried to get up several times but was firmly pressed down by Elder Brother Dai. Elder Brother Dai leaned in close and whispered in Lu Yang''s ear, making Lu Yang shiver involuntarily, Immortal Lu, what exactly is going on? What have you been doing in the Buddha Country? Oh, nothing much, just that I''ve done many good deeds as usual, which are considered great merits to the Buddha Country. The Power of Incense and Fire from the Buddha Country just kept rushing towards me non-stop. I couldn''t even refuse it or block it, so I used the Power of Incense and Fire to condense an Immortal Body. And I also captured Si Chen God Lord with this Immortal Body. However, this Immortal Body was temporarily condensed and can''t leave the Buddha Country. Once I returned to our Great Xia, my realm reverted back to normal. What good deeds have you done, so much so that the Power of Incense was enough to condense an Immortal Body and dig out the Worldly Venerable of Buddhism? Lu Yang grinned and gave Elder Brother Dai a thumbs-up, They don''t say Elder Brother Dai is the backbone of Seek Dao Sect for nothing; accurate to a tee. Elder Brother Dai took Lu Yang''s banter as mere jest, and waved him off impatiently, his mind relieved from not seeing and worrying, Go, go, go, if you refuse to explain, just leave it be. Quickly send Si Chen God Lord to Captive Peak. Alright. Lu Yang briskly left the Task Hall, making his way familiarly into Captive Peak. The inmates in Captive Peak who had been chatting, quieted down immediately upon seeing Lu Yang. They hastily bowed their heads, not daring to meet Lu Yang''s gaze, afraid of making eye contact. The Child Grandmaster floated over with a cheerful laugh, Little Lu is here, eh? What sort of person did you catch this time? Hmm, I caught four, and this one is Si Chen God Lord of Great Qian, a Semi-Immortal. Lu Yang moved Si Chen God Lord out from the Spiritual Space, not worried about Si Chen God Lord waking up and causing trouble with the initial form of Time Dao Fruit, as the Time Immortal had already used the Time Dao Fruit to lock down the capabilities of Si Chen God Lord''s Dao Fruit Outline. Now, Si Chen God Lord seemed no different from one who was at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. A Semi-Immortal, not bad, not bad. With even Immortals detained here, Grandmaster, upon seeing a Semi-Immortal, found it unsurprising. He even thought Si Chen God Lord was apprehended by Yun Zhi. Then, Lu Yang moved Qing Yan Venerable, at Early Tribulation Stage, Duan Qingshui, at Early Integration Stage, and Mo Xiaochou, at Mid-stage of Transforming Spirit, from the Green Peak Sword. The three were frightened as Lu Yang gripped them and they sensed the realm of Captive Peak''s prisoners, shivering. No word spread over the years about Seek Dao Sect capturing any Great Power, so why were Captive Peak''s prisoners so terrifying? Eldest Senior Sister will come over to interrogate Si Chen God Lord. Lu Yang transmitted to Grandmaster, Grandmaster, once it''s your turn, please interrogate Duan Qingshui and Mo Xiaochou. These two attempted theft at Western Paradise Temple; if there are no other cases against them, it shouldn''t extend to a death penalty. At worst, they''d be imprisoned for several decades or centuries. Lu Yang was not worried that these two would reveal his affairs upon their release. By the time these two were released, it would be many years later, and by then, it was likely already widely known. Alright, no need to bother with the rest. Grandmaster detained these four in the prison cells, and as he observed the increasingly insufficient cells, he felt a sense of satisfaction. Seeing new faces, the curious prisoners of Captive Peak gathered. Qing Yan Venerable was somewhat better, having an acceptable cultivation level. Duan Qingshui and Mo Xiaochou were not; especially Mo Xiaochou, who was at the bottom, causing the prisoners to shake their heads and show disdain. What kind of cultivation are you two practicing? Were your techniques picked from a trash heap? This spiritual essence circulation route is also wrong; there are so many errors. Come here, I''ll teach you how to cultivate properly. The prisoners of Captive Peak were often bored, having nothing better to do; they might as well teach the newcomers how to cultivate. Duan Qingshui and Mo Xiaochou, flattered, listened attentively. In the Mysterious Land, a silhouette sat on a throne built of dry bones, pondering the freshly received intelligence, eyes gradually brightening; the hidden affairs behind this intelligence were no small matter. Mysterious Immortal, multiple self-detonations, could it be that the Eternity Dao Fruit has emerged?! Who is this Mysterious Immortal, is it Immortal? Has Immortal been resurrected? Who did it, Ying Tian, Suiyue, them? The figure quickly calmed down, realizing something was amiss. No, according to the descriptions of Ying Tian, Suiyue, and others, if it were the Eternity Dao Fruit, the self-detonation power would have been greater. Plus, Ying Tian, Suiyue, and the others have no reason to resurrect Immortal; if Immortal were resurrected, how could they obtain the Eternity Dao Fruit? Could it be the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit? At that thought, the figure stood excitedly and paced, The Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit, the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit has finally appeared! It''s just unfortunate that when the Eternity Sect first condensed the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit, they planned to wait a while to allow the Immortal to increase the consummation of the Initial Form, and that''s when they lost the initiative, disturbed by Yun Zhi of Seek Dao Sect, and even had their clone killed. If I had acted earlier, the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit would have been in my hands already! If I had acquired the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, even if I faced the Silent Extermination Immortal, I would have a chance to escape! However, that Mysterious Immortal is a bit strange; the body is condensed from the incense of Buddha''s Country, which means he isn''t an Immortal yet. That''s good, not being an Immortal is good. Chapter 1054 Chapter 1054: Chapter 1053: I Am the Real Her! Chapter 1054: Chapter 1053: I Am the Real Her! The breathtakingly beautiful female immortal carried her basket of vegetables down the bustling street; oddly enough, bystanders looked the other way, as if they couldn''t see the stunning immortal at all. Recalling the intelligence she had just gathered, the female immortal was distracted and gradually became panicked. A mysterious immortal self-destructed in Buddha Country, and at that time, that kid Lu Yang was at the Western Paradise Temple. It can''t be such a coincidence; that mysterious immortal must be Lu Yang! How could it be, how could it be, how could that kid Lu Yang have an Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit? How did he get it? His realm isn''t high enough; he definitely didn''t condense it himself. That means someone gave him the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! Immortal, it must be Immortal who resurrected. Only she could do such a thing! This is bad, Qinghe With that thought, Ashy Bean no longer mimicked the life of mortals, twisted space, and instantly arrived at the small and unpopular restaurant. Ashy Bean carried her basket of vegetables into the kitchen and, seeing that Qinghe was still flipping through the recipe book, breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Ashy Bean hurry back in a rush, Qinghe closed the recipe book and with a calm and collected voice, said the words Ashy Bean least wanted to hear. You should have heard about the mysterious immortal appearing in Buddha Country, I need to find him. No, from now on you''re not going anywhere! Qinghe looked directly into Ashy Bean''s bright and angry immortal eyes and said, word by word, I, must, go! Ashy Bean flew into a rage, instantly moved in front of Qinghe, grabbed her wrist, but Qinghe was no match and was immediately pushed against the wall; pots and pans fell, creating a noisy clatter in the kitchen. Qinghe, don''t push me! Remember your place. The only reason I''ve kept you until now is because I wanted someone to accompany me. I can replace you at any time! Looking at the teeth-clenched Ashy Bean, Qinghe instead let out a laugh, which agitated Ashy Bean all the more. What are you laughing at! I had only suspected that the mysterious immortal in Buddha Country was related to you, but seeing your extraordinary reaction now convinces me I was right. Ashy Bean was seething with anger and let out a cold huff as she released Qinghe''s wrist. Immortal, is it? I will definitely kill her and prove that I am the true one! Old Lu, how come you managed to come back? I heard you got carried away by the Nian Beast during the New Year, said Meng Jingzhou as he pushed open the door of the Abode, only to see a laugh on Lu Yang''s face that seemed insincere. The Nian Beast simply took a liking to me and brought me to the Buddha Country for a vacation; why can''t I return? You went to Buddha Country again? At the thought of Buddha Country''s endless deserts, Meng Jingzhou felt sorry for Old Lu. Having been away for several months, he must have suffered quite a bit in Buddha Country before his return. The Nian Beast truly lives up to its reputation as an auspicious creature, always doing good deeds. Let me tell you, Buddha Country is really a great place. If you ever go there, brother, I''ve got you covered! Lu Yang patted his chest as he assured, making a grand promise. You have that much clout? Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang skeptically, feeling that he probably shouldn''t have asked that question. Lu Yang shook his head and sighed, humbly saying, I am not talented; I attained immortality in Buddha Country. Psh, Old Lu, your lies have been getting more and more far-fetched lately. It''s okay, I know you don''t believe me, so I kept evidence. Lu Yang cheerfully pulled out the Recording Orb, playing the first-person perspective of his fight against the Si Chen God Lord as he condescended to explain it personally for Meng Jingzhou. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the Si Chen God Lord of Great Qian, not much of a talent, just that he has the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and can manipulate time. Even Master Mingyu, the Abbot of the Western Paradise Temple, was defeated by him. Eh, it''s quite the coincidence actually, resurrecting the fairy counts as a great merit, just happened to be enough for me to become an immortal. I thought this won''t do, so I reluctantly became an immortal and took this kid down. See, this is the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s Avatar appearing, not a match for me either Later on, I also met the Time Immortal, who outright praised me as the strongest in the future. Meng Jingzhou instantly became envious. His character wasn''t any worse than Old Lu''s, so why didn''t such good things happen to him? Why do I only come across such small fry? What small fry have you come across? That was about two months ago; I went out on a mission, planning to keep a low profile, when a sister thought I looked pretty good. She said her grandfather was gravely ill and about to celebrate his last birthday. She asked if I could pretend to be her Dao companion to give her grandfather a nice final birthday. That sister''s family was an inconspicuous little influential family, oh, considered a big clan locally. I''m happy to help, so I agreed, and thinking that it''s the least I could do for someone''s birthday, I casually picked out a piece of Top-grade Warm Jade from my Identity Jade. That sister''s cousin didn''t know the value, insisted my gift was a fake, saying he knew people from the Imperial City and wouldn''t be mistaken. He also said something about that sister''s poor taste, having chosen me as her Dao companion. When her grandfather came out, I looked and figured it wasn''t any serious illness; he just had an innate deficiency of Yang Qi, something that could be fixed with a drop of blood. I said I could cure him, but they still didn''t believe me. Her grandfather, who seemed to be sensible, or perhaps was open-minded, said I could give it a try, but the family insisted on blocking me, calling me a swindler. Right when I was about to reveal my identity, some people from the Imperial City also arrived to celebrate the birthday. I don''t quite remember who it was specifically, I just remember someone''s minion but that person recognized me. Upon seeing me, he knelt down and called out ''Young Master Meng,'' immediately distancing himself from the cousin, claiming that in future business, he would only recognize that sister. Lu Yang: How is this any worse than what I went through? I don''t even dare to reveal my real name in the Western Paradise Temple, and here you are, blatantly showing off your identity! After giving the Spirit Fruit from the Time Immortal to Tang Chuanwu and instructing him to consume it in order, Lu Yang finally returned to Sky Gate Mountain. Second-in-command, you''re back? Yun Mengmeng saw Lu Yang and smiled happily. She jogged over and put a freshly woven flower crown on Lu Yang''s head: I was scared to death when the Nian Beast took you away; I thought something might happen to you. It''s good that you''re back safe and sound. Hey, what could happen to me? Oh, and this is the special product from Buddha Country we agreed on. Lu Yang took out a perfectly square sand sculpture from behind him. The sand sculpture was finely crafted, with every detail lovingly attended to. This was a magic artifact that Lu Yang crafted on the way back while he still possessed the Immortal''s Body. Though Lu Yang wasn''t exactly skilled at crafting magic artifacts, with the empowerment from the Immortal''s Body, even a casual attempt resulted in a high-quality artifact. For some reason, Lu Yang had two voices in his mind: one said that Fairy Eternity had already brought a special product from Buddha Country for Yun Mengmeng; the other voice insisted that hadn''t happened. In his quandary, Lu Yang figured he might as well bring back a special product for Yun Mengmeng this time. Thank you, Second-in-command! Yun Mengmeng smiled sweetly, carefully storing away the sand sculpture as if afraid to damage it. Second-in-command, what place is this sand sculpture of? Lu Yang explained earnestly: Due to some special reasons, if you visited Buddha Country recently, it would be difficult to see Western Paradise Temple in its complete form. The sand sculpture in your hands is the most complete depiction of Western Paradise Temple, so consider it as if you''ve been there. Chapter 1055 Chapter 1055: Chapter 1054: Reunion of the Sect Chapter 1055: Chapter 1054: Reunion of the Sect Yun Mengmeng became extremely attached to the sand sculpture she received from the Western Paradise Temple; the sculpture was exquisite, perfectly recreating the temple''s appearance before the battle. Did something happen to the Western Paradise Temple that caused it to become incomplete? Lu Yang fiercely smacked his thigh, indignantly saying, It''s all the fault of Si Chen God Lord of Great Qian. He attacked the Western Paradise Temple for his own selfish gains, turning it into ruins. How can someone be like this, it''s so despicable. Yun Mengmeng felt indignant on behalf of the temple, thinking Si Chen God Lord was really a bad apple. Right? That''s what I think too. Lu Yang agreed. At that moment, Gan Tian walked over, hearing the conversation between Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng, she wore a strange expression but didn''t say much. Eldest Senior Sister said that it''s the first time the four of us from the sect are together, so tonight we all should eat together. She asked if Junior Brother you were free for a barbecue? Of course, I have time. Why would Eldest Senior Sister think I wouldn''t have time? She said you might be busy showing off about becoming an immortal in Buddha Country and might not be available. The corner of Lu Yang''s eyes twitched, Eldest Senior Sister really knew him too well. Second-in-command, you became an immortal? Yun Mengmeng looked at Lu Yang admiringly, truly befitting the Second-in-command, so capable! Lu Yang couldn''t help but smile, Speaking of which, it was all forced by circumstances. Let''s go down the mountain to buy some ingredients, and I can tell you all about it By the time the Second-in-command and Third Boss returned from shopping, the sky had darkened. Lu Yang was carrying ingredients snatched up from a barbecue restaurant, while Yun Mengmeng was carrying dishes from the Hundred Fragrance Building. Ye Zijin arranged a long table, with dishes from the Hundred Fragrance Building displayed on top. Lu Yang released the Three Flavored True Fire, and soon the long-lost aroma of grilled skewers filled the air. Gan Tian fiddled with an ancient zither, channeling her spiritual essence into it. It produced a gentle melody on its own. Although not as perfect as Gan Tian playing it personally, it still captured about seventy to eighty percent of its charm. This tune helped others make breakthroughs and was incredibly rare in the outside world. Third Junior Sister, don''t you think it''s not quite right for our master to miss the sect''s gathering? Gan Tian continued toying with her zither, not turning back as she responded, Who knows where he is right now, and even if we called him, it would be too late, wouldn''t it? Senior Brother has a way. Ye Zijin placed a portrait of Daoist Buyu at the end of the table, arranging food and wine in front of it, fully expressing filial piety. This makes it much better. The skewers are ready! Lu Yang professionally called out, bringing over two large plates of skewers, and thoughtfully picked a few to place in front of the portrait as well. Eldest Senior Sister arrived fashionably late, her arrival signifying that dinner had officially begun. Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang, and Yun Mengmeng sat in a row, with Ye Zijin and Gan Tian facing them. The five raised their glasses to celebrate the sect''s reunion. A toast to our master, who is far away. Master, can you see this? Your four disciples have all come back. Master, all your four disciples have become successful. Ye Zijin took a bite of skewer, eyes widening, Junior Brother, these skewers are really something. If I had known you were this good, I wouldn''t have taken you to that lousy hot pot in Western Heaven City back then; you could have just treated your senior brother to skewers, right? Ye Zijin''s taste buds, which had been tormented for hundreds of years in Buddha Country, began to gradually recover now that he was tasting the popular skewers of Great Xia. Damn, what the hell was I eating back in Buddha Country! Yun Mengmeng started eating voraciously as if she wished she had three heads and six arms. Her cheeks smeared with barbecue sauce, yet she didn''t forget her good sister, Xiao Zhi, let''s clink glasses. Yun Zhi gently touched her teacup. Yun Mengmeng drank her peach juice in one gulp and sighed, I didn''t expect you, Xiao Zhi, to meet so many people outside. Back home, you were always buried in your books, not talking to anyone. I was quite worried about you when you left with Bad Peach. Knowing so many people, that''s really good. Yun Mengmeng genuinely felt happy for her good sister. Eldest Senior Sister, I toast to you too. The achievements I have today are all thanks to your help, Lu Yang took the opportunity to express his gratitude to Eldest Senior Sister as he clinked his cup with hers. Gan Tian joined in with a toast, Eldest Senior Sister, when Master was away, it was you who guided my cultivation. Whenever I encountered any difficulties in the Demon Territory, you solved them for me. Thank you. We are sect siblings, no need for thanks, said Eldest Senior Sister. They clinked their cups. Eldest Senior Sister, I toast to you. Had you not sent me to Buddha Country to gain experience, my cultivation level wouldn''t have increased this quickly. I only understand your good intentions today, he said. Second Disciple, you overstate things. Buddha Country is desolate, and these years, you struggled while tracing the clues to the Time Immortal. It wasn''t easy. Now that you are back, you should just peacefully stay and cultivate in the sect, she replied. Ye Zijin, with his meticulous mind, knew that Eldest Senior Sister was sensitive about her age; otherwise, he wouldn''t have gone to Buddha Country. This time he definitely needed to flatter her according to her wishes. What are you talking about, Eldest Senior Sister? At such a young age, you took on the responsibility of managing the sect for Master. You truly had it the hardest, he complimented. Clang, Lu Yang''s teacup dropped onto the table, and he stared blankly at Ye Zijin with his mouth agape. Second Senior Brother, your banishment to Buddha Country wasn''t without reason after all. Lu Yang subtly scooted to the right, closer to Yun Mengmeng and farther from Eldest Senior Sister. If Eldest Senior Sister really started something, he would quickly hide behind Yun Mengmeng. Second Senior Brother was not one to sit still. He didn''t like staying in the sect and had proposed going out to cultivate on his own. When Lu Yang left seclusion, Second Senior Brother had already left, leaving behind only a letter, without even a chance to say goodbye. By the way, Second-in-command, I forgot to give these to you yesterday. These Storage Rings are yours, Yun Mengmeng pulled out several Storage Rings. Lu Yang took the Storage Rings, puzzled, only to find them filled with Spirit Stones. So many Spirit Stones, where did they come from?! They were sent over from the Qiongqi Clan, saying that the business of making Recording Orbs is doing well. They wanted to give you a ten percent profit, she explained. You were always away, so Xiao Zhi mentioned that I should collect them for you until you returned, she added. So that''s it. It looks like Senior Jin Caiwei''s business is going well, Lu Yang would have almost forgotten that he had suggested Jin Caiwei start producing three-dimensional Recording Orbs, if Yun Mengmeng had not mentioned it. If I had known about the three-dimensional Recording Orbs earlier, I would have used them to record the battle scene with the Si Chen God Lord! Lu Yang regretted profoundly. If it wasn''t because his identity as the Tofu Heavenly Venerate needed to be kept secret, he would definitely make thousands of copies of the Recording Orbs and hand them out for free in the streets. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Qiongqi Clan is finally doing well. Little Yang, by giving the Qiongqi Clan business ideas, you have a share in their good fortune, Immortal Fairy emerged, feeling quite emotional, not expecting Little Tiger to have a day of doing business and making money. It must be because Little Yang has a tough fate to have subdued the poor luck of the Qiongqi Clan, she commented. Curiously, Yun Mengmeng asked, Second-in-command has a tough fate, so why does trouble always follow him wherever he goes? Immortal Fairy waved her hand, Is it because their fates aren''t tough enough? Chapter 1056 Chapter 1056: Chapter 1055: The Immortal, Flexible Yet Resilient Chapter 1056: Chapter 1055: The Immortal, Flexible Yet Resilient Yun Mengmeng recalled the deeds of the Second-in-command over the past years and concluded that wherever he went, trouble seemed to follow. When the Second-in-command returned to the Seek Dao Sect, the sect remained safe and undisturbed. Wait, I heard that our sect had also encountered problems, Yun Mengmeng recalled what Yun Zhi had mentioned about two incidents, The second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu and the Master of All Laws both infiltrated our sect. Doesn''t that mean the fate of our Seek Dao Sect is not strong enough? Merely two overconfident Semi-Immortals, are they even worth mentioning? Fairy Eternity scoffed dismissively at the two, one unable to defeat the Fourth Housekeeper, and the other losing to the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, hardly stirring a ripple. It does seem that was the case, Yun Mengmeng loyally trusted everything her Chief Housekeeper said. Second-in-command, what are you thinking about? Yun Mengmeng noticed Lu Yang was lost in thought and had not interjected throughout the conversation. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang snapped back to reality, I was thinking, as the Tofu Heavenly Venerate who thwarted Great Qian''s plot and saved the Western Paradise Temple, relying solely on rumors and storytelling to spread such significant deedsCisn''t the efficiency too low? Furthermore, with frequent major events in the cultivation world, the commonfolk lack an official channel to learn about these occurrences, which is not conducive to broadening their horizons. Blinking her eyes, Yun Mengmeng eagerly awaited the Second-in-command''s enlightening answer, wanting to say that the world of cultivation didn''t seem to change so much before he appeared. However, she felt it would be rather inappropriate to bring that up now. Have you ever heard of ''newspapers''? Mm, it''s a type of paper, right? With news about recent events in the cultivation world written on it, Lu Yang tried to explain the concept of newspapers to Yun Mengmeng in the simplest terms. But many people can''t read, can they? Not being able to read is no issueCwe can add a reading Array Method to the newspapers. But the cultivation world is so vast, wouldn''t distributing newspapers everywhere take a lot of time? We can ask for the help of the Vast Sea Ancestral Master. We could ask that elder to set up a few spatial passages. The more he spoke, the more feasible Lu Yang found the idea and he immediately set out, dragging Yun Mengmeng along to find the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Unfortunately, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord was not at the sect; according to the Grandmaster Daoist Xiantian''s guess, he had gone to the East Sea to rendezvous with his old flame, Ao Ya. Lu Yang also felt that Ancestor Vast Sea had indeed gone to the East Sea to see an old lover without needing Daoist Xiantian''s guess. With Yun Mengmeng leading the way, the duo traveled unhindered across the surface of the East Sea, encountering no Sea Clan who dared to block their passage and declare their territory a no-fly zone. This was Yun Mengmeng''s first visit to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, and she salivated at the sight of the shrimp soldiers and crab generals, who were unaware of her thoughts and felt a deep, instinctive fear. Ao Ling was not in the East Sea, but knowing that Lu Yang was Ao Ling''s honored guest, the Old Dragon Emperor warmly received him. With the Old Dragon Emperor''s assistance, Lu Yang waited a whole two days before he finally saw the Vast Sea Ancestral Master gracelessly staggering out of Ao Ya''s bedroom, leaning on the wall. When the Vast Sea Daoist Lord saw it was Lu Yang, he made an effort to straighten his back and put on a solemn face. Lu Yang, acting oblivious to the Ancestor''s recent activities, explained his purpose for coming. Realizing it was a matter beneficial to the people, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord readily agreed. Establishing spatial passages is easy, and paper is not a problem, Great Xia was not in need of paper, the Dynasty had its own paper-making institution, which did not require cultivators; mortals could complete the task. The issue is how do you plan to mass-produce the newspapers? Will you use the printing technique, and how will you replicate the voice, then? I can do that, Yun Mengmeng excitedly raised her hand, pulling out a row of brushes from her Storage Ring, equally spaced. When my grandmother punished me by making me copy books, I used this. It speeds up the process by ten times! It was a treasure from her cherished childhood. Lu Yang already had a solution: Great Yu National Preceptor Guan Shanhai has the Imprinting Dao Fruit, and with his abilities, copying mere newspapers should not be a problem. Allowing him to regain mastery over the Imprinting Dao Fruit is somewhat dangerous, but since he was able to comprehend the Imprinting Dao Fruit, it''s clear he must be proficient in such magic skills, just give him a speck of spiritual essence, and let him use magic skills to copy it. Guan Shanhai has nothing to do all day at Captive Peak, and our Seek Dao Sect, worried he might be lonely by himself, specifically captured a group of prisoners to keep him company. It''s only right that he contributes to our Sect. Vast Sea Daoist Lord looked at Lu Yang with a strange expression. Is our Sect really that good to Guan Shanhai? Why have I heard that he still has some matters unresolved and that Yun Zhi whips him periodically? Then, Ancestor, you go ahead with your tasks. Oh right, if you''re running short on Yang Qi, I suggest you work more with Old Meng, since his blood contains a very rich amount of Yang Qi. The only problem is his low cultivation level; once his cultivation level goes up, your problem will be solved. As his close friend, Lu Yang didn''t forget to put in a good word for Meng Jingzhou in front of the Ancestor. That''s right. Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s eyes lit up, he worked every day urging Elixir Cauldron Peak to produce elixirs, how could he forget about the Meng Family kid. Vast Sea Daoist Lord directly opened a spatial channel, taking Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng back to the Seek Dao Sect. Upon returning to the Seek Dao Sect, they immediately went to find Meng Jingzhou to see how the Meng Family kid''s cultivation was coming along. Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng, on the other hand, headed to Captive Peak. Upon entering Captive Peak, they heard a group of prisoners intensely discussing something. Hey, hey, hey, can you write the cultivation technique like this? At best, this will only allow one to cultivate to the Early Tribulation Stage. The cultivation technique should be written as I say, guaranteeing cultivation up to the Middle Tribulation Stage. Does your cultivation technique even match Mo Xiaochou''s constitution to listen to your method? That''s simple, after he goes out, just follow my method for taking elixirs, and it''s guaranteed to raise his physique by a notch. In his lifetime, Mo Xiaochou never imagined he would be surrounded by a group of Transcendance Tribulation Stage prisoners discussing how to make his cultivation better, no, not just Transcendance Tribulation Stage, there were even Semi-Immortals among them. At the end of Captive Peak were legendary Immortals, who rarely spoke, but when they did, their words had the effect of finality. Suddenly, all the prisoners at Captive Peak fell silent. Even though Lu Yang hadn''t entered Captive Peak yet, they all had a premonition that Lu Yang was coming. Sure enough, Lu Yang really did come to Captive Peak again. What brings you here again, kid? The child Grandmaster was startled. Wasn''t it just a few days ago he came over? Has the speed of capturing increased to a daily basis now? I''m here to find Guan Shanhai. Oh, just walk straight ahead to the end. The child Grandmaster trusted Lu Yang completely, not even asking what he intended to do. Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng walked to the end and saw Guan Shanhai reduced to a mere prisoner. Chap Lu, what business do you have with me? Lu Yang did not hide his intentions and explained his thoughts to Guan Shanhai. Guan Shanhai snorted coldly, his gaze sharp as he stood up, staring intently into Lu Yang''s eyes. Do you know that my Imprinting Dao Fruit, when cultivated to the extreme, can be used to create worlds? Those created under the influence of the Dao Fruit may not even be aware of how they came to be! And now you want me to use the Imprinting Dao Fruit for such trivial matters, where should an Immortal''s dignity lie? Lu Yang said earnestly, Then how about I ask Eldest Senior Sister to speak with you? But then again, Guan Shanhai continued, helping others for joy and benefiting the people does not diminish an Immortal''s dignity. Chapter 1057 Chapter 1057: Chapter 1056: Bystander Lu Chapter 1057: Chapter 1056: Bystander Lu Publishing a newspaper was indeed a major event, not something that Lu Yang could decide alone. Although Lu Yang had already prepared every aspect, he still needed the approval of the Eldest Senior Sister to make the final decision. A newspaper? Good idea, I support it, Yun Zhi quickly understood the importance of the newspaper after a brief considerationCit was an excellent channel for enlightening the masses and spreading knowledge. Do we need Guan Shanhai to use his imprinting ability? I''ll threaten him to do it, Yun Zhi asked, also recognizing Guan Shanhai''s crucial role in the making of the newspaper. In her memory, Guan Shanhai was a prisoner of considerable resilience, never confessing no matter how he was beaten. Guan Shanhai has already agreed to help, Lu Yang said. Yun Zhi nodded in surprise, Quite cooperative, that does save trouble. Have you thought of a name for the newspaper? Considering this is our first attempt at creating and distributing, and not knowing how the people will react to the content, it''s not appropriate to publish too frequently. We''ve temporarily settled on a monthly publication, how about calling it ''Cultivation Monthly''? Lu Yang also planned to adjust the content of the newspaper timely based on the feedback from the people, to cater to their needs. Yun Zhi had no objections, as her junior brother''s naming skills had always been like this, no need to be overly critical. But Second-in-command, can we name the newspaper ''Great Bean Monthly''? Yun Mengmeng suddenly realized not only was she the Third Boss of the Immortal Lineage but also the Minister of Rites for the Great Bean Dynasty, which came with the responsibility of promotion. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, that''s a good name. Fairy Eternity clapped her hands in approval, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to promote their Great Bean Dynasty. Seeing the reaction, Lu Yang quickly placed his hands in his sleeves and bowed, Your Majesty is thoroughly dedicated to the prosperity of the dynasty, and we are deeply impressed by your efforts. Being a newly established kingdom, from ancient times any power with ambitions has gone through a period of laying low before openly rebelling with an uprising. Currently, with many official positions in the Great Bean Dynasty remaining vacant and a shortage of manpower and military force, extensively publicizing the dynasty could be acting hastily. This matter requires further careful planning, waiting for the right opportunity. I hope Your Majesty will consider this thoroughly! Fairy Eternity, feeling confused, did not grasp the meaning of Lu Yang''s words, Then let''s just follow your advice, Little Yang. Overjoyed at her response, Lu Yang bowed again, Your Majesty is wise. Yun Zhi, who had been listening, wanted to ask her junior brother exactly what position he held in the Great Bean Dynasty, but she worried that after asking, the Immortal Senior might remember her and assign her a position as wellCso she decided to temporarily put aside her curiosity and instead asked about the newspaper. Junior brother, have you thought about the content of the newspaper? Lu Yang had already had a general idea about the newspaper content on his way here: I''ve heard that many people still don''t understand even the basic levels of cultivation. I''m thinking about providing a detailed introduction to cultivation knowledge in the first issue, along with a few Qi Cultivation Mantras. The public most commonly encountered Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators; for the higher Foundation Establishment Stage and Golden Core Stage, they were only aware of the concepts but not the might and disparity of each realm. Since we''re telling cultivation stories, it is natural to first let the people understand the basic concepts of cultivation. Another thing is about the significant events in the Cultivation World, such as the recent battle at the Western Paradise Temple. If there are any good stories, we could also serialize them in the newspaper Lu Yang carefully explained the functions of each section of the newspaper, and Yun Zhi nodded frequently, seeing that her junior brother had given this much thought. Yun Mengmeng watched Lu Yang with admiration as well, considering how thorough the Second-in-command wasCshe could not have thought of all these details herself. Afterward, Lu Yang found the Third Elder''s eldest disciple, Ji Hongwen. Brother Ji specialized in the art of painting, and Lu Yang asked him to design the layout for the newspaper. Ji Hongwen gladly agreed. Oh right, leave a gap in the middle of the newspaper; I''m going to use it to advertise for Junior Sister Tao, Lu Yang added a small request. After all, it was the first edition of the newspaper, and there were no other advertisers, so it might as well benefit their own people. The newspaper production process was roughly straightened out. Now, the challenge Lu Yang faced was how to describe the battle at Western Paradise Temple objectively and fairly without revealing his identity. An idea struck Lu Yang, That''s it, the battle caused such a commotion, and the people of Western Heaven City witnessed it all. I can write from the perspective of a bystander, as if I were interviewing myself. Lu Yang was brimming with inspiration and quickly wrote a report on the battle at Western Paradise Temple, filling in the other sections with content as well. He then handed the original newspaper to Guan Shanhai, who was a master of the Imprinting Dao Fruit. In the blink of an eye, Guan Shanhai had copied millions of copies of the newspaper, and even the voice broadcast array method was replicated, significantly reducing the production cost of the newspaper. By reducing production costs, the price of the newspaper dropped, making it affordable for the common folk. Lu Yang''s purpose in publishing the newspaper wasn''t profit but propaganda. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, through the spatial passage, sold the first edition of Cultivation Weekly throughout Great Xia. According to investigations, at the beginning of the fight at Western Paradise Temple, there were two combatants. One was Si Chen, the God Lord of Great Qian, while the other''s identity remains a mystery. Our report speculates, based on hints and whispers, that the latter might be a Mysterious Immortal from Ancient Times, reluctant to engage in the fight. As stated by the onlooker I, Lu, the Mysterious Immortal initially intended to spare the life of Si Chen, the God Lord. However, Si Chen provoked the Mysterious Immortal upon seeing him and even questioned the Immortal''s literacy, asking if he knew how to write. The Mysterious Immortal, with no other choice, engaged in combat. The Mysterious Immortal''s profound understanding of Dao and swordmanship overwhelmed Si Chen, decisively defeating him in mere moments, forcing him to kneel and beg for mercy. An avatar of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord appeared on the scene and, without questioning the right or wrong, simply stated ''What Si Chen did was wrong,'' hoping the Mysterious Immortal would spare Si Chen''s life. Afterward, the Emperor''s avatar, realizing the Mysterious Immortal was entangled in causality and could not utilize full power, was still unsure whether he could match him in combat. To fight the Mysterious Immortal, the Emperor''s avatar devoured Si Chen, the God Lord, leaving his fate unknown as he was not seen after the battle ended. During the fight between the Mysterious Immortal and the Emperor''s avatar, an explosion occurred for unknown reasons, and the scene became too chaotic to determine who caused it. The onlooker I, Lu stated that he heard the Emperor''s avatar laugh amidst the explosion and shout something about ''self-detonation.'' After the explosion, Western Paradise Temple lay in ruins, the Emperor''s avatar was nowhere to be seen, and the Mysterious Immortal left gracefully. Upon further investigation by our newspaper, we discovered that Si Chen, the God Lord, had been lurking in Western Paradise Temple for over a hundred years, hiding beside a young monk, and it remains unclear if he had any special preferences. Inside the Fairy Palace, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, sitting on his celestial throne, held the newly delivered newspaper, reading it word by word. He trembled with rage, angrier than he had been in a long time. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord clenched his teeth in fury, tore the newspaper to shreds, and furiously struck his celestial throne. His angry voice echoed throughout the Fairy Palace. Who the hell wrote this! Chapter 1058 Chapter 1058: Chapter 1057: Missing Person Notice Chapter 1058: Chapter 1057: Missing Person Notice How could the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord not be furious? Although his avatar had died at the Western Heaven Temple, the intelligence from that time had been transmitted back. What''s this about Si Chen saying the Mysterious Immortal can''t write, and when the Mysterious Immortal commanded Si Chen to kneel, he kneeled, and when I saw the Mysterious Immortal, I admitted my mistake, and it was me devouring Si Chen that led to his uncertain fate of life and death? And wasn''t it the damned opposite side who self-detonated? How did it become me who seemed to be the one who self-detonated? I''m a victim too, I''ve lost my clone! What made the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord most furious was that the newspaper''s description was all objective facts, leaving him clueless about how to refute them! To lose a battle was one thing, but how had his image also collapsed? Who the hell wrote this! Finally, he found the journalist responsible for the article in the corner of the newspaperCLu Yang from Seek Dao Sect. When he saw the three words ''Seek Dao Sect,'' the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord remembered the countless avatars he had lost there, and the anger rising to his chest suddenly dropped down, calming him. I never mind, a person aiming to accomplish great things should not get bogged down in trivial matters, it''s not worth taking the risk over such a small issue The newspaper issue was soon welcomed by the common folk. Old Liu, returning from tilling his fields, waved several papers, boasting to a neighbor, Old Zhang, did you get this thing? What is that? I heard it''s a newfangled contraption by the Seek Dao Sect, called the ''newspaper.'' I saw a crowd rushing to buy it, so I bought a copy too. It''s not expensive, just five copper coins. Why buy that thing. Old Zhang snorted disdainfully; the sight of the densely packed small characters on the newspaper irritated him, Do the two of us together know even twenty characters? That''s where you''re clueless, this ''newspaper'' thing doesn''t need us to read it, it can read itself out loud. That miraculous? Old Zhang''s interest was piqued; regardless of what was written on it, the function of reading itself out loud was worth the five copper coins. Let me think, the newspaper seller said to press hard here. Every section of the newspaper had a circle that, when pressed, would make that section produce sound. The circles were the Array Eyes of the chanting array method, which, once activated, could absorb the surrounding spiritual energy and transform it into speech. The sound array method requires delicate work, and each edition of the newspaper is different. Using array methods for printing the newspaper would necessitate adjusting the printing array pattern monthly, so it would be more convenient to directly have Guan Shanhai take charge. Cultivation is a process of absorbing spiritual energy from the heavens and earth, transforming it into one''s own spiritual essence The levels of cultivation are divided into Qi Cultivation Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage The Qi Cultivation Stage is characterized by Old Zhang showed a look of sudden realization upon hearing this, So the Nascent Soul Stage comes after the Golden Core Stage? I always thought Gold Core Period Cultivators were stronger. Why would you think that? asked Old Liu, surprised. Although he hadn''t received much formal education, being with Old Zhang made him feel almost like a scholar. Old Zhang scratched the back of his head, Didn''t the new storyteller that came to town always talk about ''how Talent Lu from the Nascent Soul Stage would reverse defeat the Golden Core Stage''? Just keep listening. Dream Mirage, offering you an experience of a different world Seek Dao Sect, a good Sect that eradicates demons and defends the Dao According to investigations, at the beginning of the recent battle of the Western Heaven Temple, the two warring parties included a total of two The two old farmers were quickly captivated by the content on the newspaper, as it introduced them to a whole new world. ` This was different from the stories told by the storytellers; each of them had their variations, and there were even contradictions among them, leaving the two old farmers confused and uncertain about whom to believe. But the Cultivation Monthly was different; it was a newspaper published by the Seek Dao Sect, and the content was absolutely true and reliable. Moreover, you could listen to it as many times as you wanted. Similar situations occurred throughout Great Xia, as the Cultivation Monthly, this brand new source of information, was sought after by the populace upon its introduction, even experiencing a demand that exceeded supply. So it seems that we still printed too few? Lu Yang was startled when he heard from his junior brothers and sisters that the newspapers had sold out quickly. He had thought they had printed too many, but it still wasn''t enough. The junior brothers and sisters looked up to Lu Yang with admiration. Elder Brother Lu Yang always had brilliant ideas; when would they be able to catch up with his pace? Then let Guan Shanhai continue printing. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With Guan Shanhai around, any number of newspapers could be printed. It''s just that the story section is not quite satisfactory. The story Lu Yang wrote was based on Meng Jingzhou pretending to be a Dao companion and attending a small influential family''s birthday celebration. It was a story put together in a rush. However, Lu Yang felt his literary skills were lacking, and the story didn''t quite hit the mark. It needed to be polished. If only Master were here, he would definitely be able to write a good story. Lu Yang missed Daoist Buyu, whom he had not seen for several years. Although Eldest Senior Sister could find Master, I am now at the Immortal Transformation Stage, and I should not rely on Eldest Senior Sister for everything. I can find Master in my own way. Third Senior Sister, I have an idea that I want you to hear and see if it works. Lu Yang approached Senior Sister Gan Tian, who was playing the qin by the river, with Yun Mengmeng kicking water on a big rock not far away. After listening to Lu Yang''s plan, Senior Sister Gan Tian took a while to repeat his idea: You mean, in the next issue of the newspaper, you want to insert a missing person announcement, offering a reward to find our Master, and the reward is ten billion spirit stones? Good idea, right? Lu Yang, now wealthy and powerful, could easily offer ten billion spirit stones without breaking a sweat. Isn''t that reward a bit too high? Senior Sister Gan Tian hesitated; it was almost the price of Master in the black market. But this is our Master, the Sect Master of the Seek Dao Sect, a Great Power at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage who has been missing for so many years. Isn''t his whereabouts worth ten billion? After thinking it over, Senior Sister Gan Tian felt she was being too unfilial: You''re right, I''ll add fifty million spirit stones myself. Lu Yang believed that Master would surely understand his hint that he wanted him to return to the sect. Of course, even if Master did not understand, someone would bring him back. He could predict that with the Cultivation Monthly selling so well, and with the help of Master in the future, it would surely be a best-seller in the Cultivation World. Lu Yang wanted to share this good news with Old Meng, but unexpectedly, he received bad news from the Third Elder about Meng Jingzhou. You mean Old Meng was taken by the Vast Sea Ancestral Master to practice near the Sun? Indeed, I was teaching Little Meng form and technique, and out of nowhere, the Vast Sea Ancestral Master came and whisked Little Meng away. The Third Elder looked distressed. Meng Jingzhou practicing near the Sun would surely speed up his cultivation, and with the Ancestral Master''s supervision, he would certainly avoid danger. But wasn''t this approach a bit too radical? This is Old Meng''s opportunity. Putting himself in Meng Jingzhou''s shoes, Lu Yang knew Meng Jingzhou himself wouldn''t be happy, but indeed, this was Meng Jingzhou''s chance. So Lu Yang had to reluctantly be happy for Meng Jingzhou. Chapter 1059 Chapter 1059: Chapter 1058 Different People Have Different Cultivation Methods Chapter 1059: Chapter 1058 Different People Have Different Cultivation Methods ` Ancestor, could we try a different method of cultivation? Meng Jingzhou''s body shivered as Vast Sea Daoist Lord brought him near the sun, feeling its scorching heat. The Yang Qi that had always been suppressed within him began to stir restlessly, threatening to break out of control at any moment. Vast Sea Daoist Lord, with a stern face, put his hands on Meng Jingzhou''s shoulders and said earnestly, Little Meng, as the saying goes, ''only through great suffering can one become superior to others.'' If you want to surpass Little Lu, you must endure the pain that others cannot, understand? The thought of cultivating near the sun to defeat Lu Yang instantly ignited Meng Jingzhou''s fighting spirit, and he forcibly suppressed the fire of desire within him. Alright, I''ll cultivate! Vast Sea Daoist Lord smiled, That''s the spirit. Don''t worry, I''ve mastered an ancient skill, you won''t lose control. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes lit up, Ancient skill? Lu Yang has an Immortal by his side and has mastered ancient magic, and now it''s finally his turn to enjoy the benefits of an ancient method too? Of course, do you know how the ancients healed injuries and diseases before alchemy was systematized? How did they do it? Vast Sea Daoist Lord looked into Meng Jingzhou''s eyes and slowly uttered two words: Bloodletting. Meng Jingzhou instantly felt the urge to turn and run, but he forced a smile and said, Ancestor, I think surpassing Lu Yang isn''t something we need to rush. Could we go back and consider some other methods of cultivation? We''re already here, let''s give it a try. Vast Sea Daoist Lord didn''t give Meng Jingzhou a chance to escape, pulling him closer to the sun. Meng Jingzhou felt the spiritual essence within him roil, and his cultivation speed rose to a new level, his Body Refinement Realm''s effects were also unprecedented! The only problem was that his Single Body Spiritual Root was becoming difficult to control! Vast Sea Daoist Lord made a light cut on Meng Jingzhou''s wrist, and Pure Yang Blood surged out, calming the Single Body Spiritual Root temporarily. See, I told you this method would work. Vast Sea Daoist Lord said with a grin, urging Meng Jingzhou to seize the opportunity to cultivate. He secretly tasted a bit of the Pure Yang Blood and found it indeed effective, but Meng Jingzhou''s cultivation level was too low, which limited the help that Pure Yang Blood could offer him. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing that this method was indeed effective, Meng Jingzhou steeled his heart and decided to go all in. I''ll cultivate! Hey, hey Ancestor, my Single Body Spiritual Root is acting up again! Don''t panic, I''ll continue the bloodletting. Vast Sea Ancestral Master is personally teaching him, Old Meng is lucky. Lu Yang clicked his tongue. Although he couldn''t share the good news of his newspaper creation with Old Meng for now, he knew that Old Meng was in a critical moment of cultivation and should not be disturbed. Junior Brother, I heard that Vast Sea Ancestral Master took Junior Brother Meng to cultivate on the sun? Yun Zhi, not knowing where she heard the news, approached Lu Yang. I''m thinking that cultivating in the universe is indeed a good method; I could also take you to try it out. Yun Zhi was very concerned about Lu Yang''s cultivation progress. Ah? Without giving Lu Yang a chance to resist, Yun Zhi pulled him into the cosmos, arriving amidst the stars. Eldest Senior Sister, are we going to Yun Zhi pointed at an ordinary-looking star not far away, That star is one of my Golden Cores, containing quite pure Gold Element Power. Your Sword Spirit Root, which evolved from a Golden Spirit Root, is most suited for cultivation here. ` Lu Yang sensed for a moment, but he didn''t feel that the star contained any Gold Element Power. Using a Golden Core to replace a star is too ostentatious, so I usually try to keep my Golden Cores looking inconspicuous, Yun Zhi explained. While she spoke, Yun Zhi snapped her fingers, and the ordinary-looking star suddenly burst forth with a terrifying amount of Gold Element Power. Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense felt as if it were being pricked by needles, the pain was intense. Junior Brother, go ahead. Junior Brother Meng has been diligently cultivatingCyou can''t afford to fall behind. The Gold Star exerted a strong gravitational pull, and Lu Yang was uncontrollably drawn towards it. As the Gold Element Power surged around him, Lu Yang found himself trapped in an Earth Gold ocean, screaming in agony. No matter how he struggled, he couldn''t escape the gravitational pull of the Gold Star. Luckily, his body was fortified by torment and was exceptionally strong. If it had been his body from the past, the pain would have been even worse. AhC Hold on, Little Yang! You can definitely do it, Fairy Eternity encouraged Lu Yang from the sidelines. She had floated out of the Spiritual Space before Lu Yang was drawn to the Gold Star and stood beside Yun Zhi, cheering for Lu Yang from a distance. Fairy, could you offer something more than just moral supportCahC Lu Yang''s pain was so great that he couldn''t finish his sentence and continued to scream. Over the vast grasslands, a figure raced, followed closely by four figures in hot pursuit. These four figures were from Great Xia, East Sea, Buddha Country, and Demon Territory, all Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators. When confronted with a common enemy, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators set aside their differences and united against the external threat. Old Buyu, stop running! Everyone at Seek Dao Sect is very concerned about you. Return to Seek Dao Sect with us at once! Aren''t I currently on my way to Seek Dao Sect? Why are you still chasing me? Old Buyu retorted angrily. Daoist Buyu was already highly valuable, with bounties on him in the black market and across the East Sea. Now, the bounties had only increased further. No way, what if you change direction midway? We must capture you to be at ease! Once you capture me, it will be my turn to be worried. Also, that monk from Buddha Country, I haven''t provoked you, have I? Your second disciple said that a teacher for a day is a father for life, and that it''s the father''s fault when the child doesn''t learn well. If something happens to him, it''s your responsibility, declared the Cultivator from Buddha Country. After some hesitation, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivator from Demon Territory joined the chase. Zhu Tian had seen an advertisement in the newspaper saying, to help Brother Lu find someone, and dispatched him to look for Daoist Buyu. Although Daoist Buyu was found, it seemed that the other three Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators were not quite in accord with him. Seeing that he could not escape from the pursuit, Daoist Buyu deliberately turned to fight: Cultivating through battle is also a manner of cultivation! As spring turned to autumn, Lu Yang sat cross-legged on the Gold Star, his face breaking into a smile of enjoyment. Seeing that Lu Yang was suffering quite severely, Yun Zhi asked Chasing Moon True Person to help, employing the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo which allowed Lu Yang to start enjoying the pain. Only then did Lu Yang settle down and continuously absorb the Gold Element Power. During this period, Lu Yang cultivated assiduously, with exceedingly high demands on himself, allowing himself to relax outside from time to time in his spare moments, such as by accepting invitations to be a judge, stumbling upon murder cases, or going to the mountains with Old Meng, and running into murder cases, or going to the beach and encountering murder cases, or taking a flying boat and finding murder cases To save Lu Yang money, Daoist Buyu managed to escape his pursuers, returning to the Sect and regularly publishing stories in Cultivation Monthly, which were widely acclaimed. Like Ye Zijin, Daoist Buyu also could not stay idle, not staying long in the Sect and continuing to travel outside, but making sure to mail his manuscripts back to the Sect regularly. Seeing that Seek Dao Sect was publishing a newspaper, other Sects and the Dynasty followed suit. Although they sold well, they were not as appealing as Cultivation Monthly. Following the formal induction of the Tang Chuanwu siblings into Seek Dao Sect as Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, Lu Yang finally experienced a breakthrough in his cultivation. Spirit Transformation Late Stage now, he said. Chapter 1060 Chapter 1060: Chapter 1059: Initial Integration of the Primordial Spirit Chapter 1060: Chapter 1059: Initial Integration of the Primordial Spirit Atop the Gold Star, Elder Brother Lu Yang had achieved success in his cultivation and revealed an inscrutable smile. Being in the later stage of Spirit Transformation meant he was one step closer to passing the tribulation and entering the Void Refinement Stage Wait, this didn''t seem like something to be happy about Yun Mengmeng brought over a small stool to sit next to Lu Yang, gleefully eating pastries, unaffected by the Gold Element Qi because she possessed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. This was her first time in space, and it was quite cold. There was nothing in space, no food, no fun, just desolation; had the Second-in-command not been cultivating here, she wouldn''t have bothered flying up. You''re in the latter stage of Spirit Transformation? Second-in-command is so impressiveChere, have a peach, Mengmeng said. Mengmeng had just taken a bite of her pastry and, seeing the Second-in-command''s successful breakthrough, she wanted to eat another bite but didn''t want to put her pastry down, so she just carried it in her mouth and handed over an Immortal Peach she had just picked from her family''s tree. Then she brought out Senior Sister Gan Tian''s ancestral guqin she had borrowed, channeled her spiritual essence into the guqin, and a magnificent melody arose. She quickly started clapping to celebrate the Second-in-command reaching the later stage of Spirit Transformation, clapping frantically. Thank you, Lu Yang subconsciously took the Immortal Peach and started eating it, then suddenly realized something was wrong. Wait, Sister Mengmeng, why are you here?! Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, I heard you were about to break through, so I waited here to congratulate you. Lu Yang was deeply touched; he had been cloistered at Gold Star for so long, and Sister Mengmeng had actually waited here for him all this time. How long have you been waiting here, Sister Mengmeng? Just arrived. Lu Yang drew his Green Peak Sword, the sword intent soaring into the sky. With one swing, he ripped open the void, leaving a spatial rift that wouldn''t close for a long time. During his cultivation, Lu Yang had continuously absorbed the Gold Element Qi, and now his Sword Qi had reached an unimaginably powerful level. Lu Yang tossed the Immortal Peach high into the air and lightly nudged the Sword Guard with his thumb. A flash of the sword''s light passed, and the peach fell back into his hand, its skin neatly peeled off while the flesh remained undamaged! So impressive! Yun Mengmeng clapped enthusiastically; she always ended up leaving some flesh on the skin when she peeled fruits herself, Help me peel one too. Lu Yang drew his sword a second time, peeled another Immortal Peach for Yun Mengmeng, and her applause grew even more vigorous. After eating the Immortal Peach, Yun Mengmeng put a floral garland on Lu Yang, adding a ceremonial feel to the occasion. Let''s go back, I need to consolidate my realm, said Lu Yang. He was still under attack by the Gold Element Power and influenced by the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo. He was smiling continuously, too happy to calm down and solidify his realm. Flying back to the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang headed straight to the Great Snow Mountain behind Sky Gate Mountain and sought out Chasing Moon True Person. Senior Chasing Moon, can you withdraw the divine ability? Lu Yang now couldn''t help but slap himself in joy. At that moment, Chasing Moon True Person was talking with Senior Sister Gan Tian, listening to her experiences in the Demon Territory. While her experiences weren''t as thrilling as Lu Yang''s, they were still quite colorful compared to an ordinary cultivator''s. Chasing Moon True Person glanced at Lu Yang and asked, You''ve reached the later stage of Transforming Spirit? While speaking, he activated the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to eliminate the influences. Here''s your guqin, Yun Mengmeng handed the ancient guqin back to Senior Sister Gan Tian. Junior Brother, you are cultivating faster than me and the Second Senior Brother, perhaps even faster than Master, Senior Sister Gan Tian remarked while playing the guqin, helping Lu Yang to consolidate his realm. How about compared to the Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang excitedly asked, feeling better than ever, convinced that even the Eldest Senior Sister, who was in the mid-stage of Transforming Spirit, was no match for him! That, I don''t know. The Eldest Senior Sister never mentioned her cultivation speed. It seems I''m either faster or slower than the Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang was pleased with this response, meaning he had a fifty percent chance of surpassing the Eldest Senior Sister. Wait, was his way of thinking somehow different from usual? Lu Yang suddenly realized something was off. Fairy Eternity appeared and explained to Lu Yang, This is very normal. You''re already at the late Spirit Transformation Stage and will soon enter the Void Refinement Stage before merging with the Invincible Primordial Spirit to ascend to the Body Integration Realm. As second-in-command, your talent is exceptional, and signs of merging have preliminarily appeared, giving you an invincible mindset. Lu Yang: Why on earth did I ever decide to make the Unrivaled Pill? Bai Ye, who replaced Chasing Moon True Person, took out a paper bag from his storage ring: Elder Brother Lu Yang, here are some petals I just plucked from myself. Ever since Lu Yang had commented on how delicious the petals were back at the Fairy Palace, Bai Ye remembered and consistently brought petals to Lu Yang after arriving at Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang had tried correcting him a few times, hoping Bai Ye wouldn''t call him Elder Brother Lu Yang, but Bai Ye, being used to it, refused to change, so Lu Yang just let him be. Thank you. He popped a petal into his mouth, as fragrantly sweet as ever. Having eaten petals from the Laurel Tree Ancestor and enjoyed music played by Senior Sister Gan Tian, Lu Yang had solidified his realm without the need for a second retreat. Old Meng, I''ve broken through to the late Spirit Transformation Stage. How about you? Lu Yang went to Meng Jingzhou''s abode, smelling the pungent scent of spice from afar. Meng Jingzhou stretched out from behind a hot pot, lips and cheeks deathly pale, pouring duck blood into the pot. Of course, I beat you to it, you bastard! Meng Jingzhou responded irritably. Spending his days around the sun, cultivating while bleeding, he progressed swiftly, reaching the late Spirit Transformation Stage before Lu Yang. The only downside to this method was severe blood loss, necessitating nutritional replenishment. If he wasn''t so weak right now, he would definitely drag Lu Yang into a fight. Come on, I''ll have some too. Meng Jingzhou ate hot pot all the time, but it had been a while for Lu Yang; the last time he had hot pot was when he first met Yun Mengmeng at the Sword Tower. Lu Yang completely made himself at home in Meng Jingzhou''s abode, sitting down and starting to eat with the utensils he had brought out. Hey, leave some for me! Meng Jingzhou was furious. It was bad enough you were rude, but you even started by stealing my duck blood. Don''t you know I''m anemic right now? You''re being stingy. Put some meat in, put some meat in, Lu Yang urged, especially since there was only duck blood in the pot. Meng Jingzhou stretched out his hand, tore open a space, and brought out a plate of meat, dumping it into the hot pot. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, Space Spell? He didn''t remember Old Meng having this trick. Jealous, huh? Taught by Vast Sea Ancestral Master, Meng Jingzhou said with a smirk. Vast Sea Daoist Lord had taught him the space spell while drawing his blood. You just broke through, didn''t you? Don''t you need to solidify your realm? Meng Jingzhou stood up, picking up a piece of ginger that looked like meat and casually placed it in Lu Yang''s bowl as he asked. I got lucky this time. After my breakthrough, Sister Mengmeng gave me an Immortal Peach, Junior Sister Bai Ye gave me petals, and Third Senior Sister played the piano, Lu Yang said as he picked up a slice of meat coated with Sichuan pepper and placed it in Meng Jingzhou''s bowl. Crack. Meng Jingzhou unwittingly applied too much force and snapped his chopsticks, his face flushing with anger. Lu Yang watched, baffled, What''s wrong with you, can''t control your strength after your breakthrough? In Meng Jingzhou''s eyes, Lu Yang was purely showing off, and pinpointing that would only make Lu Yang flaunt even more. Nothing, nothing, just thinking how lucky you are, kid. If I were really that lucky, I wouldn''t have met you. To hell with you. Chapter 1061 Chapter 1061: 1060 Chapter 1061: 1060 Putting aside the jealousy over Lu Yang''s luck in love affairs, Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang were still close friends. Speaking of which, we haven''t encountered anything lately when we go out, said Meng Jingzhou, picking up a piece of duck blood as he chatted about their outings during leisure time. Like when we went to be judges together, played in the mountains, or by the sea Lu Yang remembered that each time they went out, there was always a murder case, with things like locked room mysteries, alibis for everyone involved, and the culprit leaving no clues whatsoever. Though the culprits were cunning, with unfathomable and unpredictable methods, Lu Yang was no ordinary man; he was the strategist for Fairy Eternity, so how could the culprit possibly escape from him. Lu Yang simply asked Tang Chuanwu to rewind time, and the truth naturally surfaced, not to mention they could save lives along the way. The only downside was that Meng Jingzhou couldn''t remember a thing that had happened. I told you, the incidents we ran into when we went out were purely coincidental. Look, nothing happened these past few times, he said. Lu Yang nodded vigorously, feeling that Old Meng was right. When eating hotpot, Lu Yang dipped meat, vegetables, and tofu skin, while Meng Jingzhou dipped pig''s blood, duck blood, and cow''s blood; there were no conflicts over food, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Thanks to Lu Yang''s luck in love affairs, Meng Jingzhou left the meal with a glowing, rosy complexion. As they descended the mountain, Lu Yang mulled over something. That casual space slicing to grab a plate by Old Meng was so cool, he mused. Lu Yang saw it with his own eyes and envied him in his heart. He too wished to wave his sleeves and have a table full of delicious dishes appear before him. Little Yang, your Town in Palm can do that, noted Meng Jingzhou. The Town in Palm had two modes of use: one for combat, turning into a gigantic palm, and another that formed a temporary storage space in the palm of one''s hand. Lu Yang shook his head firmly, having strict demands for magic skills: Fairy, the essence of it lies in the act of waving the sleeve. Although it might not seem different to outsiders, it''s not something I can fool myself with. Oh, Fairy Eternity nodded, seemingly half-understanding. While they talked, Lu Yang returned to Sky Gate Mountain. Second-in-command, you''re back? Yun Mengmeng sat on the Emperor''s Chair, legs crossed on the table, waving at Lu Yang. She pulled out a bag of dried potato chips from her sleeve and crunched away. Want some? Yun Mengmeng then took out another packet of potato chips from her sleeve. That''s a great idea, lighting up a laurel branch to bake potatoes really does make a difference, Lu Yang remarked. The baked potato chips were already delicious, and with Lu Yang''s tips, the ones Yun Mengmeng made were even tastier. Then give me some, wait a minuteCwhere did you get those potato chips from? Lu Yang noticed Yun Mengmeng continuously pulling things out from her sleeve as if there were infinite space inside. Yun Mengmeng bragged with a giggle: I just learned Universe within the Sleeve from Xiao Zhi. I don''t need to take out snacks from the Storage Ring anymore; I can just reach into my sleeve, it''s so handy. Universe within the Sleeve Lu Yang''s eyes lit up; this was the spell he wanted! Sister Mengmeng, can you teach me? he asked. Sure, said Yun Mengmeng, licking the potato chip crumbs off her fingertips. She clapped her hands and readily agreed. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I remember you know Space Spells, so it should be fairly simple for you to learn, she noted. Yun Mengmeng led Lu Yang to the middle of Heaven''s Gate Peak Mountain, where the terrain was relatively flat, making it an ideal place to practice magic skills. Both sat on small stools, teaching one-on-one. Yun Mengmeng cleared her throat. Her expression changed, becoming seriousCa stark contrast to her usual lively and cheerful demeanor: As the saying goes, ''Universe within the Sleeve'' means the sleeve forms its own world, capable of holding everything How does Xiao Zhi describe it after that, forget it, let''s skip this step. Yun Mengmeng remembered when she learned this magic skill, Xiao Zhi spent half a day explaining the origin, significance, and combat applications of the skill, which confused her at the time. She wouldn''t let Second-in-command suffer through the same ordeal, so she decided to teach him directly how to use the magic skill. Yun Mengmeng returned to her usual demeanor, Follow me, Heart-Calming Qi Gathering, breathe naturally. Recite the incantation: ''Expand Sleeve to Contain Heaven, gather items to oneself, Observing Qi to the Micro, Detecting the space without traces'' Close your eyes, concentrate on the subtle fluctuations around you, feel those ''fluctuations''Cthat is the fluctuation of space. Lu Yang''s talent for learning magic skills needs no description, he calmly concentrated his energy, recited the incantation, and in the blink of an eye had completed these two steps. He then dedicated himself to feeling out his surroundings and quickly sensed the space fluctuations all around. Sister Mengmeng, I''ve sensed the space fluctuations. Yun Mengmeng had long heard about Second-in-command''s exceptional talent for magic skills, universally praised by all, and today she saw that it was even more exaggerated than she had imagined Not bad, you''re even faster than I was when I learned. Maintain this feeling, and follow the rules of spiritual essence circulation and incantation I taught you, imagine your sleeve merging with the space, the sleeve able to hold all things Before long, a whole day had passed, and Lu Yang looked spirited, feeling he had learned enough, I''ll give it a try. Universe within the Sleeve, a renowned Great Divine Skill in the realm of space, requires an extremely high talent in Space Spells, and if you don''t possess this talent, even if you are at the Body Integration Realm or Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you still wouldn''t be able to learn it. For someone like Lu Yang to learn it in just one day, at the Divinity Transformation Stage, no one could surpass this learning speed. Immortal Fairy also knew this skill, and since Yun Mengmeng had no issues with the steps taught, there was no need for her to interject. Go on, try it, try it! Yun Mengmeng said excitedly, feeling a sense of accomplishment as this was her first time teaching someone. Yun Mengmeng took out several bags of roasted potato chips and signaled for Lu Yang to gather them with his sleeve. Expand Sleeve to Contain Heaven, gather items to oneself Universe within the Sleeve! Lu Yang extended his sleeve, sweeping it over the roasted potato chips on the ground. Yun Mengmeng eagerly watched the roasted potato chips, and all of a sudden, everything went dark before her eyes, as if even light was sucked into the sleeve, turning this space into a land without light! Could it be that I''ve also been taken into Second-in-command''s sleeve? Lu Yang was also panicked, realizing he couldn''t see anything either. Light shone from above, and as they looked up, they saw an immense piece of fabric blocking out the sun, now being lifted by Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister looked helplessly at her good sister and good Junior Brother, Which one of you conjured up such a huge piece of clothing that it''s covering half of Sky Gate Mountain? She was peaceably sitting on the Emperor''s Chair drinking tea when suddenly it darkened, leading her to think someone had invaded. Lu Yang: Yun Mengmeng looked up to Second-in-command with admiration, I get it now, if the sleeve becomes bigger it can hold everything, so this is the true Universe within the Sleeve! Old Meng, can you show me your Dharma Aspect? For what? Meng Jingzhou looked puzzled at Lu Yang, especially baffled, yet still he displayed the Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image, immense and awe-inspiring, simply standing there was enough to deter any petty criminals. Does your Dharma Aspect lack clothing? Chapter 1062 Chapter 1062: Chapter 1061: Law of Heaven and Earth Chapter 1062: Chapter 1061: Law of Heaven and Earth Meng Jingzhou saw Lu Yang taking out a set of huge clothes, full of question marks. Where on earth did you get this set of clothes from, kid? Cough cough, this is the Supreme Treasure Clothing that I''ve diligently cultivated for many days, exhausting countless efforts to refine. Your Dharma Aspect looks indecent, bare-assed, so I specially refined it for your Dharma Aspect to wear. Actually, it was because Lu Yang found out that the result of ''Universe within the Sleeve'' made the clothes grow bigger, so he kept practicing magic skills to revert the clothes, aiming to master the true ''Universe within the Sleeve''. However, he didn''t master the true ''Universe within the Sleeve'', and in the end, he found that his clothes, which had grown repeatedly bigger, could no longer shrink back. Having such a large piece of clothing was of no use to Lu Yang, so he might as well offer a bargain to his good brother. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, I''d have to see a ghost to believe your nonsense. But wearing the clothes wouldn''t hurt. Meng Jingzhou had the Dharma Aspect wear the clothes, and truth be told, it fit quite well. Originally imposing, wielding a shield in one hand and a spear in the other, the Dharma Aspect, upon wearing the clothes, gained a refined scholarly air, like a well-read scholar heading into battle. The Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image surged with terrifying Pure Yang Light Flame on its body, a single strand of which could burn a host of little demons to death, its power terrifying. Ordinary clothes that touched the Dharma Aspect would turn to ash in an instant. But how could the clothes worn by Lu Yang be ordinary? These garments were impervious to knife and fire, water and flame, unafraid of the Pure Yang Light Flame. Turns out this was a free gift from Lu Yang, and he was at a loss. Not bad, Meng Jingzhou was very satisfied with the current appearance of the Dharma Aspect, much more refined. His previous Dharma Aspect looked like a butcher, which didn''t suit the identity of Young Master Meng at all. On the way back, the more Lu Yang thought about it, the more something felt off. He had spent so much time learning ''Universe within the Sleeve'', but ended up gaining nothing, instead letting Old Meng benefit. Should I also make myself bigger? Fairy, do you know how to enlarge one''s body? Recalling his encounters with High-Level Cultivators in battle, they usually moved mountains and seas, and fought by enlarging themselves. Learning how to enlarge his own body would be useful for future battles. Then learn ''Law of Heaven and Earth''. ''Law of Heaven and Earth'', a Divine Ability even more renowned than ''Universe within the Sleeve''. Not many Integration Period Cultivators could learn it. Lu Yang, only at the Spirit Transformation Late Stage, was even less likely to learn it, but considering Lu Yang''s exceptional talent, the Immortal Fairy thought it wouldn''t hurt to try. Anyway, if he practiced it incorrectly, it had nothing to do with her. Then let''s learn this! Lu Yang returned to the place where he had previously learned ''Universe within the Sleeve'', with the Immortal Fairy personally instructing him. ''Law of Heaven and Earth,'' as the name suggests, is about imitating the power of ''Heaven'' and ''Earth'', achieving a state of integration with the natural laws of heaven and earth, thereby making the body immensely gigantic, grand like heaven and earth! You need to form the Heaven-Earth seal in your heart, the hand gesture is like this Little Yang, calm your mind, feel the heaven and the earth. The reason ''Law of Heaven and Earth'' is difficult to learn is crucially because there are no shortcuts; it relies solely on enlightenment. Great Cultivators who mastered ''Law of Heaven and Earth'' usually specially refine a huge set of clothes to wear after enlarging. Lu Yang had no such concerns. Night fell, cold silvery rays scattered over the lawn, reflecting a peaceful and tranquil scene. Lu Yang sat cross-legged on the ground, assuming the Five Centers Toward Heaven position, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly, as if at that moment, all distractions were excluded, leaving only a dialogue with heaven and earth. A breeze passed by, mixed with Spiritual Energy, bringing a fresh scent from distant mountains and forests, as if the Spiritual Energy was responding to his call. Lu Yang also felt the pulse of the earth, as if synchronizing with his own heartbeat, solid and powerful, containing endless strength. Three days went by in a blink, Lu Yang neither ate nor drank nor slept, completely merging with heaven and earth. Noon sunlight streamed through the clouds onto Lu Yang''s cheeks; he opened his eyes and stood up, completely rejuvenated, the blend with heaven and earth was an unprecedented experience that left him deeply moved. Lu Yang pointed at the sky, trying to imitate the Worldly Venerable''s posture of ''above all under heaven, I alone am honored''. Law of Heaven and Earth! Lu Yang disappeared, leaving only his clothes on the ground. He felt like a Heavenly God high above, looking down on all creatures, who seemed like mere ants in his eyes. Is this what becoming a giant feels like? Indeed, it''s a completely different sensation. Immortal Fairy flew up to the sky to find Lu Yang. Fairy, I succeeded! Lu Yang said excitedly, It wasn''t easy, after studying magic for so long, I''ve finally gotten it right once. Immortal Fairy scratched her head, unsure how to describe Little Yang''s condition. Immortal Fairy conjured a mirror with a spell, Lu Yang looked into the mirror, but could not see himself. Immortal Fairy finally knew how to describe Little Yang''s condition, Second-in-command, you seem to have turned into spiritual energy. A cluster of spiritual energy was floating in the sky, and it was Lu Yang who had transformed. Frightened, Lu Yang hastily dispelled the magic skill, reverted to his naked human form, and quickly flew back to get dressed. I was scared to death, I thought I was going to die, Lu Yang broke out in cold sweat, as if he had just taken a walk past the gates of hell. For a cultivator to turn into spiritual energy, that''s called transforming the path and it happens only after one dies. It must have been a mistake in the steps of the magic skill I used just now. I''ll try it again. Cultivating magic skills is never absolutely safe, but as a cultivator, as a seeker of the path, Lu Yang would not let this minor incident stop him. Law of Heaven and Earth! Unlike the last time, Lu Yang felt as if he had merged with the earth, which was very reassuring. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immortal Fairy watched from the side, she saw Little Yang disappear and in his place, a heap of soil appeared. So, was it Law of Heaven just now, and now it''s Earth? Immortal Fairy hissed, Little Yang really imitated heaven and earth thoroughly. Upon learning the truth, Lu Yang tried several times, only to find that he either turned into the sky or the earth, but never back into a human. Lu Yang lay on the ground, spread-eagled, staring blankly at the sky, wondering if becoming a giant was really that difficult. Just as Immortal Fairy was about to step forward and comfort Lu Yang, he suddenly sat up. Hey, I''ve got an idea for a solution! Lu Yang went ahead and executed the Law of Heaven and Earth, transforming into a cluster of spiritual energy just like before. Then, using the Taotie Clan''s innate divine ability Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, Lu Yang crazily absorbed spiritual energy, expanding his own size. Release! Lu Yang dispelled the magic, reverting to his human shape; this time, he had transformed into a giant! Haha, I knew this would work! Thrilled, Lu Yang jumped up. His idea was right, using Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth to absorb spiritual energy would transform him, consuming soil when he became soil, till transforming back into a giant human form! Atop Sky Gate Mountain, a naked giant hopped around, completely unbothered by his condition. Old Meng, show your Dharma Aspect, let''s have a one-on-one duel. After so many days, Meng Jingzhou looked healthy and his strength had recovered to normal; it wasn''t bullying for Lu Yang to seek him out now. You think you can beat my Dharma Aspect? Meng Jingzhou scoffed with disdain. He had been absorbing Sun Power from the sun every day, and his Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image had evolved to a terrifying level. If you''re scared, then don''t fight. Who''s scared of you? Upon hearing this, Meng Jingzhou showed no courtesy, immediately displaying his Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image, and the majestic Pure Yang Divine Man protected him. Law of Heaven and Earth! Lu Yang turned into a small hill. Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! Lu Yang frenziedly devoured the soil at the entrance to Meng Jingzhou''s abode. Release! Lu Yang dispelled the Law of Heaven and Earth. Universe within the Sleeve! Lu Yang made his clothes grow larger. The enormous Lu Yang appeared in front of Meng Jingzhou, matching the height of the Dharma Aspect. Meng Jingzhou looked at his good brother with a strange expression. Why are there so many steps for you to get big? Chapter 1063 Chapter 1063: Chapter 1062: The Flaws of the Law of Heaven and Earth and Ways to Compensate Chapter 1063: Chapter 1062: The Flaws of the Law of Heaven and Earth and Ways to Compensate It''s just you who talks too much! Lu Yang, enraged, thought what was wrong with having more steps, even additional steps were part of the Law of Heaven and Earth! After he transformed into a several-hundred-foot-tall giant, his voice also changed, booming like thunder, echoing in the mountain ravine. Lu Yang drew out the Green Peak Sword, an Immortal Sword, which could change size along with Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou didn''t hesitate either, his Dharma Aspect''s shields and spears collided, creating ripples through space, while the Green Peak Sword emitted a sharp, resonating hum. The two starkly different sounds collided in the middle of the battlefield, causing a massive explosion, shaking the entire space! The Dharma Aspect''s eyes shot out foot-thick beams of red light, akin to magma; even before approaching Lu Yang, he could feel the raging power within the beams. Open! With a swing of the Green Peak Sword, he split the red beams in two, which skimmed past on either side of him, instantly reducing the white sandalwood forest next to Meng Jingzhou''s abode to ashes, carving two deep trenches in the ground that glowed with molten glass. The Dharma Aspect strode forward, each step leaving a ball of flame on the ground. With a forceful stomp, the earth cracked, and its massive form leaped into the air. With the sky above its head and the earth beneath its feet, the Pure Yang Flames swept across the sky, staining it crimson as if the heavens were bleeding. The spear tore through the sky, carrying a torrent of fire as it collided with the Green Peak Sword, the sound of metal clashing like sudden thunder, followed by another shield whistling towards Lu Yang''s ribs. Lu Yang flicked his left hand, and the pitch-black Inheriting Shadow Sword appeared, blocking the fierce blow. With a flick of his wrist, he sent out a barrage of sword shadows, each strong enough to level mountains, forcing Meng Jingzhou to pay close attention. Cease War Skill! Meng Jingzhou''s method of using the shield and spear was no longer chaotic as before; it had become rhythmic. The Cease War Skill was a combat technique created for Meng Jingzhou by Meng Junzi. Meng Junzi emerged as a renowned fighter at the end of the Great Yu Late Period, with countless battles both large and small, his combat experience immensely rich. He developed the Cease War Skill for Meng Jingzhou''s Dharma Aspect, a technique to stop fighting with fighting, to cease bloodshed with bloodshed! A raging storm of spiritual essence swept through, and the actions of the two giants at the center of the battlefield could reshape the terrain. The entrance to Meng Jingzhou''s abode had been disfigured beyond recognition; no one coming here would be able to tell it was Meng Jingzhou''s abode! One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Countless blades suddenly sprouted beneath Lu Yang''s feet, sticking out from the ground haphazardly like small hills, restricting Meng Jingzhou''s movements. Big Sun Magma Arrow! The massive form of the Dharma Aspect oozed boiling magma that bubbled, steamed the land, scorched the space, and was so hot in temperature that cultivators of the same level dare not refine such heated spiritual essence for fear of burning their meridians. This magma hovered in the air, spinning, transforming into a barrage of arrows, shooting out violently! Let them come! Lu Yang''s eyes lit up, knowing Old Meng still had interesting moves up his sleeve. Blades gathered in front of Lu Yang, forming a shield that sliced through the molten arrow feathers as they made contact, shattering them with the released Sword Qi. Meng Jingzhou seized the opportunity to charge with his shield raised; the two shields collided and both were shattered by the impact. Both were flung backward by the other''s force; Meng Jingzhou steadied himself first, taking advantage of Lu Yang''s unsteady stance to rush towards him once again! The Dharma Aspect leaned in, pushing past Lu Yang''s guards; the two were so close that Lu Yang was forced to abandon using his sword and engage in a physical duel. Lu Yang''s punch landed on Meng Jingzhou''s Dharma Aspect, finding it much harder than his own flesh and unable to break its defense. When the Dharma Aspect hit Lu Yang, it caused him acute pain. Lu Yang used Law of Heaven and Earth to simply enlarge his body, whereas Meng Jingzhou''s Dharma Aspect was based on his own flesh, further enhanced. Meng Jingzhou''s physical body was already slightly stronger than Lu Yang''s, and now, augmented by the Dharma Aspect, this led to Lu Yang being at a disadvantage when it came purely to strength and defense. How about that, Old Lu? You''re better than me with weapons, but in close combat, you''re no match for me, Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily, knowing that Old Lu had yet to use the devious Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, signifying that Lu Yang was testing for flaws in the Law of Heaven and Earth. The flaw had been exposed, and it was time to finish this! Earth-Shaking Eight Styles! The Dharma Aspect exhibited the Earth-Shaking Eight Styles that could be described as capable of destroying heaven and earth, causing Lu Yang to retreat step by step. Even if Lu Yang could block it, his physical strength was insufficient, so blocking was futile. Lacking defensive techniques Lu Yang recalled the techniques he had learned, most of which were offensive, and very few were defensive. Seems like there really is one! Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Meng, don''t think you''re amazing just because your Dharma Aspect is tough. I also know defensive techniques, Sixteen-Foot Golden Body! A sixteen-foot golden body suddenly materialized, bringing a sudden silence to the fierce battle between the two. HahahaC Meng Jingzhou couldn''t hold back and burst out laughing until he was wheezing for breath, barely able to maintain his Dharma Aspect. Lu Yang''s eye twitched. He had transformed to several hundred feet tall using the Law of Heaven and Earth, and the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body was not even the size of his palm, making its high defensive power seemingly useless. I''ve got an idea! A flash of brilliance struck Lu Yang. Sixteen-Foot Golden Body, Sixteen-Foot Golden Body, Sixteen-Foot Golden Body In one go, Lu Yang created a multitude of Sixteen-Foot Golden Bodies, sticking them onto his body as armor, covering him from head to toe, securely guarded. Lu Yang had grown large by swallowing the earth and Spiritual Energy. The enormous size of his Spiritual Energy Pool had increased several times over, allowing him to repeatedly cast the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body. How''s that? Lu Yang flaunted his suit of armor. This time, his defense was definitely strong enough. Meng Jingzhou''s eye twitched. Old Lu was covered in little figures, looking stranger by the minute. Even he felt it was excessively weird, to the point where calling Old Lu a giant figure of the Demon Path wouldn''t seem out of place. Earth-Shaking Eight Styles! Despite the ridiculous appearance, the defense was genuinely solid. As Meng Jingzhou struck Lu Yang with the Earth-Shaking Eight Styles, the Sixteen-Foot Golden Bodies absorbed most of the force, and Lu Yang himself was unharmed. Hiss, it really does seem to work. Meng Jingzhou hadn''t expected the defense provided by the Sixteen-Foot Golden Bodies used as armor to be so strong; it was almost outrageous. With this, the Law of Heaven and Earth is now the complete version, Lu Yang he-he''d with a smile, finding that testing out techniques with Old Meng was indeed a way to identify and address shortcomings. My White Sandalwood Forest! What are you two brats doing, is this a place for you to duel? The Third Elder noticed the commotion and flew into a rage. The power of the two young cultivators'' clash was comparable to a Body Integration Realm duel, leaving the land and forest completely devastated! The ground, scorched by intense heat, had even turned into glass, not to mention the trees, which had long become charcoal ash. Our Sect has so many open spaces, and you two just had to duel here, didn''t you? Especially this forest; it was his favorite White Sandalwood Forest, which he had carefully tended for many years, and now it was all destroyed in a blaze! True, this was Meng Jingzhou''s Abode, but this mountain also belonged to the Third Elder. In his furious state, the Third Elder didn''t hold back and sent one punch each their way, hammering giant Lu Yang and the Dharma Aspect Meng Jingzhou into the ground, leaving only their heads exposed. The Third Elder glared menacingly at Meng Jingzhou: I need to teach you a lesson, or are you trying to rebel against the heavens? You go do volunteer work at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect for two months before coming back! The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect in Great Xia was specifically responsible for dealing with the aftermath of cultivators'' duels and restoring the landscape. Meng Jingzhou nodded repeatedly. Lu Yang was a disciple of Daoist Buyu, so the Third Elder couldn''t do much about him. After the Third Elder left, the two crawled out of the dirt, looking disheveled and dusty. It''s all your fault for coming over and challenging me for no reason. It''s not such a big deal, it''s just two months of learning at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. I''ll go with you. Chapter 1064 Chapter 1064: Chapter 1063: Delayed a Bit on the Way Chapter 1064: Chapter 1063: Delayed a Bit on the Way Lu Yang''s conscience was not yet lost. He knew that Old Meng was punished because he had proposed a duel, and that he bore some responsibility for the destruction of the White Sandalwood Forest. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, he actively offered to also go to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect to perform two months of voluntary labor. That sounds more like it. Before going to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, the two had to first restore the ruins at the entrance of Meng Jingzhou''s abode back to their original state. From afar, the area around Body Refining Peak looked like it had been chewed up by a dog, completely bare, and indeed quite an eyesore. Lu Yang had never thought about using Tang Chuanwu''s ability to reverse time. He had asked Tang Chuanwu to reverse time during the murder case in order to save people and catch the murderer. This time was different. Lu Yang certainly couldn''t ask Tang Chuanwu to sacrifice himself just because he had made a mistake. Even if Tang Chuanwu could be revived, dying once was not a pleasant experience. Lu Yang had realized early on that if he resorted to asking Tang Chuanwu to sacrifice himself whenever he faced an issue, he would easily become indifferent to Tang Chuanwu''s life, treating him as nothing more than a tool. The two of them got to work together. After shaving off several layers of the ground, they finally cleared away all of the scorched earth and glass. Then they shoveled some soil from the sect''s grasslands, filling in the large pits. What about the White Sandalwood Forest, do we use the Tree Planting Spell? Lu Yang was also somewhat troubled. After pondering for a moment, he suggested, Since the White Sandalwood Forest was cultivated by the Third Elder, if you simply use the Tree Planting Spell to restore it, that would effectively erase all traces of the Third Elder''s efforts. It would be best for us to plant White Sandalwood tree seeds and let the forest grow naturally. That''s true. The two bought a large bag of White Sandalwood tree seeds from the Task Hall. Lu Yang used his sword to dig holes, and Meng Jingzhou dug with his hands. Huffing and puffing, they finally finished the job. I have to say, doing this does bring a sense of accomplishment. We''ve finally arrived at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Lu Yang stretched out mightily. This journey had been exhausting, but fortunately, it had been safe and without any alarming incidents. Initially, he and Old Meng thought it made sense for them, as cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Late Stage, not to need a flying boatCthey could simply fly directly to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Then, on their way, they happened upon a Secret Realm that only opened once a century. The Secret Realm specified that only Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators could enter. Going with the thought that since they had already come this far, they entered and consecutively passed through three trials. Finally, at the end of the third trial, they encountered the Secret Realm Spirit. Dissatisfied with their method of passing the trials, it battled with them for hundreds of rounds. After realizing it couldn''t defeat the two, it resorted to telling them the origin of the Secret Realm to distract them and used its authority over the Secret Realm to expel them, forbidding them from ever entering this Secret Realm again. After being randomly transported out by the Secret Realm Spirit, they found themselves in the forbidden area of a hermit family, who had settled there for generations to suppress an Evil Demon. To maintain the seal, the hermit family had been sacrificing young men and women every hundred years for over a hundred thousand years to extend the life of the Array Method with their blood. The Evil Demon was the malevolent spirit of a Transcendance Tribulation Stage being from long ago. The hermit family were descendants of this Transcendance Tribulation Stage individual. After Lu Yang and his companion saved the young men and women who were about to be sacrificed, and after battling the Evil Demon for hundreds of rounds, they decided to report it to the government office, allowing the Governor of Youzhou to send people to deal with it. After the governor dealt with the Evil Demon, he recommended that the hermit family not bear their burdens alone and commended Lu Yang and his companion for their actions. After the commendation, Lu Yang sensed that someone was using the small wooden sword he had gifted. Following the trace of the Sword Qi, he found the Fu Ling sisters that had been born by the Twin River. In Chunjiang City, after dealing with the Void Venerate and the Nightmare Supreme, Lu Yang had given the Fu Ling sisters a small wooden sword for protection. Now, they had encountered troublemakers and had been forced to use the small wooden sword to fend off the aggressors. They claimed that the sword was a gift from Lu Yang, but the evildoers, while afraid of Lu Yang''s reputation, were somewhat skeptical of the sword''s origin. They boldly continued to harass the Fu Ling sisters until Lu Yang, appearing at the critical moment, rescued them and punished the evildoers, gifting the sisters a new small wooden sword. Next time we go out, let''s just take a flying boat. It might be slower for traveling, but it''s less likely to encounter problems, Meng Jingzhou suggested. We could try that, Lu Yang nodded in agreement, remembering his experiences traveling by flying boat where even if something happened, it didn''t affect the journey. The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect really knows how to pick a location. Meng Jingzhou also breathed a sigh of relief upon reaching their destination, finding time to comment and feeling the air was indeed fresher here. The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect is nestled deep within the mountains, beside a river, surrounded by a beautiful environment that is, if the mountains stay still. The existence of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect is quite special; as a sect under the rule of the Dynasty, it doesn''t have a hierarchical classification. They are mainly responsible for the aftermath of cultivator battles, restoring maps, organizing mountain ranges, planting trees, and so forth. Therefore, to join this sect, one must at least have Earth Attribute or Wood Attribute in their Spirit Root. From outside the sect, the two saw mountains moving to and fro, which was the sect disciples practicing the Mountain Shifting Skill. Greetings, Daoist friend, we are disciples from the Seek Dao Sect. Please deliver this letter to your sect leader; we have a matter to discuss. Representing the face of the Seek Dao Sect while traveling abroad, the two rushed over, looking dusty and disheveled. After tidying up their appearance, they arrived at the entrance of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect and handed over the letter of introduction from the Third Elder to the gatekeeping disciple. Lu Yang? Meng Jingzhou? The gatekeeping disciple recognized their identities at a glance and was thrilled, his face flushed with excitement. Did you also destroy the landscape in battle and seek our help to restore it? That''s why everyone comes to their sect. Lu Yang said solemnly, We''ve heard that your sect is responsible for the aftermath of cultivator battles, which is very arduous, often resulting in a shortage of manpower. After learning about this, my brother and I decided to contribute our modest efforts and share some of the burden for your sect. Meng Jingzhou said nothing but nodded solemnly. Surely, the two were just as the storytelling described them, full of integrity. The gatekeeping disciple grew even more respectful. I will notify the sect leader right away. Soon, the gatekeeping disciple returned and invited the two to enter the sect and meet the sect leader. The sect leader of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was named Kong Liansheng, a middle-aged man with a long beard and a scholarly demeanor. Sect Master Kong sat in a grandmaster''s chair, with the introduction letter placed to the side. We greet Sect Master Kong. Sect Master Kong stood up, stroking his beard and smiling warmly as he looked at the two, his eyes full of appreciation. Indeed, famous at a young age, young heroes indeed. Third Zhang said in his letter that he hopes you two can stay in our sect for two months to help us out. This isn''t the first time Third Zhang has sent people to me. What did you two do to provoke him? Meng Jingzhou owned up to their mistake honestly, In a fight between us, we accidentally destroyed his White Sandalwood Forest. Upon hearing this, Sect Master Kong laughed heartily, So, it was the destruction of the White Sandalwood Forest that got you sent here. Everyone has their youthful impetuosity, understandable, understandable. Sect Master Kong seemed to recall something and waved the introductory letter, Speaking of which, the letter mentioned you should have arrived in early July. Why did it take until mid-August for you to get here? We were delayed by some minor issues on the way. Chapter 1065 Chapter 1065: Chapter 1064: Drawing the Scene Based on the Map Chapter 1065: Chapter 1064: Drawing the Scene Based on the Map Although Sect Master Kong wanted to know what the few small matters mentioned by the two were, he was not a cultivator with a heavy sense of curiosity, and he did not inquire further. So are you two planning to stay in our sect for two months, and after two months, I just send a letter back with Third Zhang saying you two have been doing quite well here, or do you want to do something else? Sect Master Kong wanted to know the real thoughts of Lu Yang and his companion. They were not the first batch of disciples sent to their sect. Besides the Seek Dao Sect, the other Four Great Immortal Sects, as well as Super-grade and First-Grade sects, all had a custom of sending disciples who had made mistakes to undertake obligatory labor here. Among them, some disciples accepted their punishment willingly, while others worked reluctantly. For the latter, Sect Master Kong found it troublesome to make arrangements and simply let them stay at the sect until their time was up and then return on their own. Meng Jingzhou bowed respectfully and said earnestly, Since we have made mistakes, we should be punished, and this is also a rare experience. My brother and I are willing to make some contributions to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Not bad, Sect Master Kong nodded, appreciating that the two not only had extraordinary cultivation talents but also demonstrated commendable character. They were indeed rare good seeds. At such a young age, they had already cultivated to the Spirit Transformation Late Stage, unmatched in the world. How much do you two know about our sect? At this point, Lu Yang and his companion exchanged glances, their eyes revealing some embarrassmentCthey knew very little about the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Seeing their expressions, Sect Master Kong understood what they were thinking and smiled, easing the awkward atmosphere: Very few cultivators know about our sect, so it''s normal not to be familiar with it. Despite our sect''s lack of fame, it''s actually very useful for cultivators. Let me tell you a few things, and then you''ll understand the importance of our sect. During the celebration in Qingzhou, it was unfortunately disrupted by the Heavenly Calamity Sovereign, and several mountains were flattened or even vanished during the battle. It took our sect a great deal of effort to restore those mountains to their original forms. When the sixth Emperor Yu, Wu Youdao, attacked Hanshui City in the Wild State and faced Heavenly Venerate Dou from the Ancient Heavenly Court, he was defeated and retreated. Some houses in Hanshui City were damaged, and the area outside the city was destroyed beyond recognition. Today, Hanshui City has been restored to its original state, which is the result of our sect''s hard work. There''s also Chunjiang City, which was pulled into the Void Realm by the Void Venerate. Although the city itself was unharmed, the citizens who witnessed the battle between the Semi-Immortals were terrified, and it was our sect that provided psychological counseling to comfort them. Take the Immortal Battle in the Imperial City as another example. When Meng Junzi fought the Great Yu National Preceptor, many landmark buildings in the Imperial City were reduced to ruins, riddled with scars. It was still our sect that acted to give the Imperial City a new lease of life, restoring it to its original condition. Then there''s the Western Paradise Temple that was destroyed by an avatar of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and still has not been restored. If our sect took on the task, the temple would have been fixed long ago. Sect Master Kong listed the major events that the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect had handled over the years, with a tone inevitably filled with some pride. As Lu Yang and his companion listened to the introduction, they nodded and gained a new understanding of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. They were eyewitnesses to these great battles and knew how difficult it was to deal with the aftermath. The sect truly had its own unique strengths. In the midst of their conversation, a young man walked in and, seeing Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, showed a slightly surprised expression but did not say much. Instead, he focused on the matter at hand: Master, a task commission has arrived. What''s the content? It''s a duel arranged by two Divine Transformation Late Stage cultivators in three days at the Qingniu Mountain Range. They hope that our sect will restore the appearance of the Qingniu Mountains after the battle is over. The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, in addition to fulfilling tasks assigned by the dynasty, also took responsibility for the cleanup after battles between ordinary cultivators. The latter was divided into two scenarios: either the sect would be commissioned after the battle, or it would be commissioned before the battle. The fee for the second scenario was lower than the first. After all, the first scenario required the sect to find the pre-battle state through other channels, while in the second, they could survey the area in advance, saving a lot of trouble. In three days, then, Sect Master Kong looked at Lu Yang and his companion. That would be a good opportunity to familiarize you two with our sect''s workflow. Master, are these two Fellow Daoist Lu Yang and Fellow Daoist Meng Jingzhou? the young man asked. Nowadays, besides those cultivators who are in constant seclusion, there''s no one under heaven who doesn''t recognize Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Right, I haven''t introduced you two to each other yet. This is my eldest disciple Fang Jin, who has just entered the Body Integration Realm and has already mastered the Law of Heaven and Earth. Sect Master Kong stroked his beard with a smile, very satisfied with his big disciple. It was important to know that a divine ability like the Law of Heaven and Earth couldn''t be learned by ninety percent of cultivators in the late Body Integration stage, yet Fang Jin had mastered it in the early stage of Body Integration, which spoke volumes about his talent. In the future, there would be no objections to him taking over the position of Sect Leader. Greetings to Elder Brother Fang Jin. Junior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Meng, I''ve heard about you from Elder Brother Dai. He always praises you for your upright character, courage, and righteousness, and for punishing the evil and promoting the good. He often thinks of handing over the position of Task Hall Master to you both right now! Lu Yang''s eyes twitched. Was Elder Brother Dai praising them? It didn''t quite feel like it. Fang Jin, take these two around our sect. They will be staying with us and helping out for the next two months. Yes. The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was vast, encompassing various terrains. It was a land specially designated by the dynasty to facilitate the disciples'' practice of the art of mountain moving and sea filling. The sect also featured a variety of architectural styles, and repairing these structures was likewise one of their tasks. Walking through the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect felt like travelling across all of Great Xia, witnessing all sorts of cultures and customs. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Three days later, to show his importance, Sect Master Kong personally led a team, including Lu Yang and the others, to the Qingniu Mountain Range. Along the way, all the disciples were curiously whispering about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou standing to the left and right of Sect Master Kong. They couldn''t believe they were witnessing these two legendary figures in person. What was even more significant was that these two would be staying in the sect for two months, so in the future, they could proudly tell their peers that they had met Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Once the group arrived at the Qingniu Mountain Range and the two Divine Transformation Stage cultivators had yet to arrive, everyone followed the predetermined arrangements, dividing the tasks and cooperating in an organized manner, and started their investigation, taking out Recording Orbs to map the scene. With the Qiongqi Clan''s Recording Orbs, this job is so much easier. Yeah, it''s said that the Recording Orb comes from an ancestor of the Qiongqi Clan, quite remarkable indeed. The disciples of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect couldn''t stop praising the Recording Orb; mapping the scene used to be a very arduous task. Fairy Immortality looked at the bustling scene with some emotion, You all are drawing maps based on the scene now, aren''t you? Back in our day, we used to alter the landscape according to the map. Altering the landscape according to the map? Lu Yang found this concept strange. Back then, the Yingtian Immortal said he felt the terrain wasn''t rugged and imposing enough for them. The five of us became immortals, and with countless Semi-Immortals and Transcendance Tribulation cultivators, it was surely a vibrant era to come. But the current terrain didn''t match their Cultivation Levels. The mountains were too low, the seas too shallow, the trees too short. The Time Immortal and the other two agreed with the Yingtian Immortal''s view. The four of them devised a brand new map and, according to it, moved various races to habitable areas and then used swords and axes to change the landscape. Fairy, what you mean is ''radical reform.'' Oh, and then they used great swords and broad axes to change the terrain, creating mountains that reached into the universe and oceans that delved deep into the earth''s heart. They even moved several veins of top-grade spirit stones to a planet, claiming that it could give birth to life forms composed of top-grade spirit stones. The Twenty-Eight Constellations, the Beidou Seven Stars, were also shaped by the Yingtian Immortal and the others moving the stars into formation. Chapter 1066 Chapter 1066: Chapter 1065: Immortal Axe''s Divine Craftsmanship Chapter 1066: Chapter 1065: Immortal Axe''s Divine Craftsmanship Originally, Lu Yang felt the starry sky was vast and the universe mysterious, and he lamented that cultivators of the box world could not use the power of the stars. Now, after listening to Fairy Eternity''s description, he suddenly felt that the Beidou Seven Stars were nothing special. Are the Yingtian Immortals just idling? Lu Yang couldn''t help but speak his mind, If you four really have nothing better to do, why not ponder on how to ascend to transcendence? Not at all, they are very busy. Every day, if they aren''t giving lectures, they are altering the landscape. I''ve invited them to my home for dinner, and they never come, unlike Little Ling Lianyi and her company, who are quiet and always make time to attend, Lu Yang felt it was understandable that Ying Tian and his fellows were busy. Once the landscape is all set up, cultivators in duels will be extremely cautious, fearing they might ruin the hard work of the four Yingtian Immortals. In reality, Sect Master Kong, looking over his bustling disciples shaping mountains and rivers, couldn''t help but remark emotionally. Little Lu, Little Meng, look at this mountain range, how beautiful it is. This mountain resembles a bull''s head, here is the body, and that one resembles its tail, hence it''s called Qingniu Mountain Range. Every time I see such scenes, I marvel at nature''s incomparable craftsmanship, capable of creating such bizarre and beautiful landscapes. This is also why I chose to join the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect in the first place. I don''t want to see cultivators destroying nature''s masterpieces with their own hands. Lu Yang, standing behind Sect Master Kong, hesitated to speak. He wanted to say that these were not the works of nature but those of the Four Ancient Immortals, yet he worried that the truth would break Sect Master Kong''s heart. Even Elder Brother Dai, under a thousand years old, couldn''t bear a few words of exaggeration, so what about Sect Master Kong who was over two thousand years old? Perhaps he was also somewhat sensitive? It''s not nature''s craftsmanship; it''s the craftsmanship of immortals. It was all carved out by Yingtian Immortal with his axe, Immortal Fairy thought Sect Master Kong was really uneducated, even misusing idioms; at least, Little Yang was literate. For example, she just mentioned an axe and didn''t specify which kind, yet Little Yang knew it was a broad axe. In contrast, this Mr. Kong, who appeared scholarly and full of ink, showed his ignorance the moment he spoke. Compared to Little Yang, the difference was clear. The preparation work was completed, and two cultivators in the Spirit Transformation Late Stage finally arrived at the Qingniu Mountain Range. On seeing Sect Master Kong, they were stunned first at why such a high-level cultivator would come here, but then, realizing the reason, they were elated. To think that their reputation was so great that even Sect Master Kong came specially to watch their battle! Xiao Jin, what''s the background of the two fighters in this battle? Sect Master Kong called over his chief disciple, Fang Jin, to ask. These two are old ancestors from a nearby influential family of a thousand years, one named Song Junhao, the other named Ning Zihao. When they were young, they teamed up and made a name for themselves, known as the ''Twin Talents.'' Now, people respectfully call them `Twin Senior Talents`. Sect Master Kong hesitated for a moment, Are you sure that''s a term of respect? At least it is locally. Alright then. Sect Master Kong didn''t say much else. He waved his hand, signaling everyone to stand back. They were here to tidy up after the battle and didn''t want to interfere with the Twin Senior Talents'' fight. Knowing that Sect Master Kong was present, the Twin Senior Talents seemed to revert back to their youthful, spirited selves, their cultivation techniques operating faster than usual. Old Song, make your move! Then I won''t hold backCHidden Dragon Do Not Use! Green Wave Technique! Two veteran Cultivators at the late stage of Spirit Transformation took action in an extraordinary manner, as a earth Dragon burrowed out from below the ground, issuing bursts of dragon roars while the lake water churned endlessly. Perhaps it was due to the stimulating presence of Sect Master Kong, both felt an unprecedentedly good condition, their minds more active than before, producing moves that effortlessly countered the opponent''s, each move concealing layers of deep calculations, strategically poised for victory, fully revealing their cunning! The magic artifacts they brought out each had their wondrous uses, capable of producing unexpected effects at critical moments. The two battled for a hundred rounds, fighting vigorously and passionately, yet still no victor was decided! As spectators, Lu Yang and another stealthily yawnedC the duel of the Twin Senior Talents had nothing new to offer, lacking enough power; even their battles at the Nascent Soul Late Stage were more impressive. Finally, during the three-hundredth round, Song Junhao had a breakthrough in his mind state at a critical moment, touched the threshold of the Divinity Transformation Stage, reaching the Half-step Spirit Transformation Stage. I lost, Ning Zihao admitted defeat despondently. Song Junhao said coldly, According to the agreement, your Ning Family will cover the repair costs of this battle. AhC Ning Zihao sighed heavily. This would be a heavy financial blow. The Twin Senior Talents wanted to ask Sect Master Kong for his comments on the battle, but after looking around, they found no one from the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect and had to give up and return to their respective families. After the battle, the members of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect emerged from the shadows, having hidden to avoid interfering with the fight. The Qingniu Mountain Range was a sight of devastation, mountaintops shaved flat, lake water flowing backward, countless trees toppledCif anyone familiar with Qingniu Mountain Range were here, they wouldn''t recognize it. This highlighted the importance of the disciples from the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. They took out Recording Orbs, reconstructing the mountain range to its state before the battle. Some disciples lifted up the lake water that had seeped into the soil with their hands and returned it to the lake, placing back fish and shrimp affected by the battle into the water as well, replenishing with fry where necessary as some were killed during the fight. Another disciples, carrying shovels, dug up broken tree roots, then pinched tree seeds, flicking them into the prepared holes. Under the influence of the Tree-Planting Sutra, the seeds grew swiftly into towering trees, the authentic Tree Planting Spell filling Lu Yang with envy. Such proficiency clearly showed mastery of the Tree Planting Spell. Sect Master Kong, noticing the unusual look in Lu Yang''s eyes, asked with a smile, What, would you like to give it a try? What would I need to do? Sect Master Kong pointed to a mountain that had moved more than ten meters and said, Sword Cultivators excel at Sword Flight and are noted for object control; you can try controlling that mountain and move it back to its original place. Actually, the best way would be to use the Law of Heaven and Earth or Dharma Aspect, but you are only at the late stage of Spirit Transformation, not yet time to master these Supreme Great Divine Abilities Then, Sect Master Kong witnessed an unbelievable scene, he saw Lu Yang transform into a wisp of clear gas and drift into the sky, an image full of divinity, akin to the legendary Feather Transformation Ascension! Suddenly, Sect Master Kong felt the Spiritual Energy around him disappear completely, and the heavens and earth came alive, using the Cycle Power to sustain Lu Yang! Then, with a thunderous sound, Lu Yang, hundreds of feet tall and dressed impeccably, landed! The giant Lu Yang grinned at Sect Master Kong, I just happen to know the Law of Heaven and Earth. Lu Yang''s landing made such a commotion, it was hard not to notice him, causing all disciples of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect to stare open-mouthed at the giant Lu Yang, half-believing they were seeing an illusion. Isn''t it said that only a few in the Body Integration Realm can learn the Law of Heaven and Earth? Elder Brother Lu Yang is only in the Spirit Transformation Stage! Yes, and Senior Brother Fang learned the Law of Heaven and Earth at the Early Integration Stage, already hailed as a genius that appears once in a thousand years. Fang Jin looked at Lu Yang incredulously. Knowing the Law of Heaven and Earth was surprising enough, but what stunned him even more was how Lu Yang managed to grow while simultaneously enlarging his clothes as well. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He couldn''t help but doubt his own knowledge: Could it be the Law of Heaven and Earth I learned is incomplete, and Junior Brother Lu has mastered the complete version? Chapter 1067 Chapter 1067: Chapter 1066: Sincere Advice Chapter 1067: Chapter 1066: Sincere Advice It was no wonder Fang Jin doubted his own learning, as the process of Lu Yang growing larger was indeed easy to deceive from an outsider''s perspective. Only Meng Jingzhou, who knew the ins and outs, understood how preposterous the process of Lu Yang''s growth was. He still remembered when Lu Yang had to eat the soil from half an acre of land at the entrance to his abode to grow larger. Meng Jingzhou couldn''t stand seeing Lu Yang steal the spotlight and stamped his foot with a cold snort, Who can''t grow larger just the same. The Supreme Dharma Form that reached heaven stood erect, holding a spear, clad in white robes, appearing like a scholar who had abandoned his pen for the military life, drawing gasps from the crowd. It''s a Dharma Aspect! A Dharma Aspect never seen before! The disciples of Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect had seen many high-level cultivators battle with magic, and had seen or heard of various Dharma Aspects, but they had never seen the Dharma Aspect displayed by Meng Jingzhou. The Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image evolved from the Pure Yang Dharma Aspect into an even more extreme form, a Dharma Aspect uniquely mastered by Meng Jingzhou alone. Two giants appeared in the Qingniu Mountain Range, and just by standing there, they emanated a pressure far greater than that of the Twin Senior Talents by dozens of times. The two giants stared at each other, the atmosphere deadly, poised on a knife-edge. Suddenly, the huge figure of Lu Yang moved. He fiercely collided with the mountains, pushing them back to their original positions. Meng Jingzhou''s Dharma Aspect, on the other hand, scooped up a mound of dirt and piled it onto the flattened mountain top. With two giants intervening, the restoration process was much faster than anticipated. Upon seeing this scene, Sect Master Kong showed an expression as if deep in thought. These two haven''t reached the Body Integration Realm yet, but have already mastered the Law of Heaven and Earth and Dharma Aspects; they really are suitable for our Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. It seems Third Zhang sending these two youngsters to me was not solely for punishment, but also to practice their Law of Heaven and Earth and Dharma Aspects. It looks like Elder Brother Dai wasn''t exaggerating when he praised these two junior brothers'' exceptional talents, unrivaled since ancient times, Fang Jin inwardly marveled, remembering that no cultivator he knew of had ever managed to successfully practice the Law of Heaven and Earth during the Divinity Transformation Stage. Even Master of All Laws, famed as peerless genius, couldn''t achieve this. It''s just that I always feel there''s something off about Elder Brother Dai''s tone when he praises them, or am I overthinking it? As the disciples of Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect were already highly efficient, with the help of Lu Yang and the other, they restored Qingniu Mountain Range to its original state in less than two hours. After returning to the sect, Fang Jin pondered for a while, wrote a letter, and sent it to Dai Bufan to inquire about the exact situation of the two Lu Yangs. Sect Master Kong called the two Lu Yangs to the back mountain. Stroking his beard, the more he looked at the two, the more fitting he found them for their Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, it was a pity they had joined the Seek Dao Sect. I didn''t expect you two to be capable of the Law of Heaven and Earth and Dharma Aspects, that really was beyond my expectations. Earlier, I noticed your movements while moving the mountain were a bit unpolished, which suggests you are not very familiar with these two grand divine abilities. Sect Master Kong, valuing talent, was willing to teach Lu Yang and the other some skills. These two grand divine abilities are fundamentally the same, both involve enlargement, enhancing oneself in all aspects, it''s just that one can inevitably feel uneasy after such enlargement, he explained. The two Lu Yangs nodded in agreement, as they had felt it themselves. It just so happens that I have dabbled in these two aspects of Great Divine Skill, and I can teach you a few tricks, Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, ultimately, the best way is to use your Dharma Aspects more and complete large-scale restoration tasks. It''s just that such tasks are rareCyou might wait two months and still encounter none if you''re unlucky. But it''s not a big problem; our sect has many different terrains, you can practice here At this moment, Fang Jin approached, Master, I''ve just received a mission from the Dynasty. Two cultivators in the early stages of the Integration Realm fought using their magical powers, and it''s said the battle was fierce. Mountains turned into plains and rivers changed their courses. The Dynasty wants our sect to handle the aftermath. Sect Master Kong was slightly surprised, This is exactly the kind of large-scale restoration task I was talking about. Little Lu and Little Meng, go give it a try. Yes. On the way following Fang Jin, Lu Yang and his companion came to understand the situation. The cause was one of the Integration Period Cultivators who had obtained a mysterious Jade Scroll at an auction, unaware of the scroll''s origin, contents, and how to activate it. The other cultivator realized that this Jade Scroll was the legendary one containing heritage from a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, and after the auction concluded, he developed a desire to seize it. After the battle had erupted, the Dynasty arrested the latter cultivator for robbery. This act of legitimate defense meant that the government would fund the cleanup, which in practice meant the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect would step in. Under Fang Jin''s guidance, they used the Law of Heaven and Earth and Dharma Aspect Mountain Shifting to alter the river''s course and perfect the restoration. Sect Master Kong, we have handled it, Lu Yang and his companion returned to the sect to continue their studies. Well done, your speed was fast. Where did I stop last time? Oh right, I was saying there is a trick to magnification Master, a Void Refinement Stage Cultivator has successfully passed his tribulation, rising to the rank of Unification True Monarch, but during the Thunder Tribulation, what was supposed to be a six-stage tribulation turned into nine stages. The added stages of the tribulation destroyed the protective Array Method, ruining the landscape for hundreds of miles, turning pasture into desert, and they''ve requested our intervention. Sect Master Kong clicked his tongue, Alright then, you two go there again, and when you come back, I''ll continue with the tricks. Lu Yang and his companion smoothly completed the task. Just as they arrived at the gates of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, they saw Sect Master Kong waiting with a piece of paper for the two of them. I just received another mission, saying that two Void Refinement Stage Cultivators have started fighting. These two Void Refinement Stage cultivators are half-brothers, both geniuses bearing unique talents. They were born with anomalies; the elder brother was born with an Immortal Bone in his finger, naturally containing Divine Abilities. The younger brother possessed an innate physique. Their father and the younger brother''s mother were true loves, hence he favored the younger brother, transplanted the elder brother''s Immortal Bone into the younger, giving him both the innate physique and the Immortal Bone. Lu Yang roughly guessed what happened next, Did the elder brother, even without the Immortal Bone, still rise to challenge his younger brother to prove he was the strongest? No, instead, the elder brother pressed charges, and the government office transplanted the Immortal Bone back, arresting their parents. I estimate their parents won''t leave prison in their lifetimes. Feeling that his brother went too far, the brothers bore grudges, and their conflicts intensified, culminating in a life-and-death duel during their Void Refinement Stage, despite the inherent risks of their cultivation stage, Who wins or loses is not our concern. You two go clean up the scene. All right. Watching their departing figures, Sect Master Kong stroked his beard, his eyes flashing with a peculiar light. Strange, there weren''t so many high-level cultivator fights or large-scale restoration tasks before. How come there have been so many lately? He had always wanted the opportunity to teach the tricks, but never had the chance. Meanwhile, Elder Brother Dai''s reply also arrived for Fang Jin, who opened the envelope, finding it contained only a sincere and urgent piece of advice which confused Fang Jin. Hurry up and buy insurance for your sect! Chapter 1068 Chapter 1068: Chapter 1067 Risk Assessment Chapter 1068: Chapter 1067 Risk Assessment Buy insurance? Fang Jin lifted the letter, tilting his head as he stared at it for a long time, trying to discern something else from the contents. He found nothing. What does Elder Brother Dai mean? Is it some kind of code? But that shouldn''t be right, this isn''t some secret operation, why would there be a code? Fang Jin curbed the urge to soak the letter in water or roast it with fire. It was a regular letter, Elder Brother Dai probably wasn''t using a code. So he really wants me to buy insurance for the sect? Fang Jin was still baffledChe merely asked Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou what was going on, and somehow Dai Bufan just responded with buy insurance. With such a large sheet of paper, couldn''t you write a bit more? Is writing expensive for you? Although confused, out of trust for Dai Bufan, Fang Jin dutifully headed to the Jingzhou Branch of the Land Money Trade Association. The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was a Dynasty sect, and Fang Jin, holding the rank of Third Grade in official status, represented the sect externally. Additionally, being in the early stages of the Body Integration Realm, his visit to the Jingzhou branch warranted personal reception by the branch president. Brother Fang means your esteemed sect wants to purchase insurance? The branch president was rather taken aback when he understood Fang Jin''s intention. He had never heard of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect encountering any accidents. Why would they suddenly want to buy insurance? Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother Fang, what level of compensation are you considering for the sect insurance? We have five tiers hereCAlpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon. Normally, Gamma, which compensates sixty percent, is sufficient. If you''re determined, Beta compensating eighty percent is also an option, although very few opt for Alpha I''ll take Alpha, for a year first. How many spirit stones? Branch president grew more doubtful at Fang Jin''s decisiveness, and replied with a forced smile, Brother Fang, you know the rulesCwe need to evaluate your sect''s risk over the past year before we can set the price. Don''t worry, brother, it''ll just take two days to get the results. Alright then. After Fang Jin left, the branch president dispatched seven of the most professional evaluators to the Mountain and Sea Filling Sect. These seven evaluators were the veterans of the Jingzhou branch, abundantly experienced, and would have moved to the headquarters long ago if not for their attachment to the branch. The dispatch of these seven cultivators illustrated the branch president''s consideration for the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Two days later, the risk assessment results were ready. The branch president grabbed a thick report, flipping directly to the conclusion on the last page: The establishment of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect began twenty thousand years ago when an ancestor of the Dao Seeking Sect, acting as the governor of Qingzhou, ostensibly moved a flourishing nearby city into Qingzhou under the pretense of combat. This led the Dynasty to establish policies for terrain restoration and the founding of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect Over the twenty thousand years, the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect faced no external invasions nor internal power struggles The recent significant change in the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect is that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou from the Dao Seeking Sect are currently staying there. There are countless stories about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in the martial world, with hundreds of storytelling scripts available. However, according to investigations, most of these tales are fabricated by the Dao Seeking Sect Master, Daoist Buyu, for promotional purposes, and the real Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou did not experience these stories. Although Lu Yang participated in the Shu State Sword Tower''s Sword Inquiry Convention, during which the Sword Tower was destroyed by an attack from the Yingtian ImmortalCa compensation claim that became a classic example of insurance failure for the Shu State Branch in the last hundred yearsCLu Yang''s presence was merely coincidental and unrelated to the attack on the Sword Tower. Therefore, the appearance of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou does not increase the risk for the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. The conclusion is extremely low risk? The branch president frownedCthis didn''t make sense. If there was no risk, why would Fang Jin buy insurance? However, the risk assessment report could not be falsified. Since all seven elders unanimously agreed on the extremely low risk, there must be no risk. Fang Jin managed to buy a first-class Sect insurance at the lowest price. These days, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had been on their feet nonstop; each time they returned to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, they received new tasks, hurrying off in haste, unaware that the risk assessment cultivators had visited or that Elder Brother Fang had heedfully purchased insurance. The two brothers initially enjoyed their efforts immensely, but gradually, the non-stop work wore them out both physically and mentally. This Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect is really that busy. The Dynasty is so stingy, not even sending extra help here. Lu Yang shook his head, deeply disappointed with Prime Minister Emperor Xia''s management style of the Great Bean Dynasty; luckily, they were here as volunteers. If they hadn''t come, who knows how busy the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect would have been. Let it go, think positively; maybe Great Xia is just as short of people as our Great Bean Dynasty. Lu Yang consoled himself, his words expressing staunch loyalty to the Great Bean Dynasty, witnessed by heaven and earth, illuminated by the sun and moon. However, Lu Yang had a special status, holding dual nationality; when Fairy Eternity was around, he was with the Great Bean Dynasty, and when Eldest Senior Sister was around, he was with the Great Xia Dynasty. At this moment, Lu Yang transformed into a giant and began transplanting seedlings with a bent posture, as if he were arranging a mini landscape. He first poked a hole in the ground with a finger, then cautiously planted a sapling into the hole, covering it with soil and watering it, being very careful to control his strength throughout the process, as a single mistake could ruin everything. Sect Master Kong is really right, practicing more is more effective than any technique. Initially, Lu Yang couldn''t control his strength well and snapped the saplings, but now, as long as he was attentive, the saplings remained unharmed. But that wasn''t enough; he aimed to plant trees effortlessly, with complete control over his strength. Meng Jingzhou''s progress was similar to Lu Yang''s; as long as they were careful, there were no issues, but distractions led to failure. After planting the trees, both of them had to move the mountains back to their original locations, which was also a meticulous task. With their current strength, simply pushing the mountains back was no problem, but doing so would cause irreparable damage to the mountains, thus they also needed to control their strength when moving mountains. Finally done. Where''s our next stop? Lu Yang wiped off his sweat, deflating like a balloon, spiritual essence leaking out, gradually shrinking back to his normal size. Meng Jingzhou first helped his Dharma Aspect to take off clothes and fold them neatly before retracting the Dharma Aspect and picking up the clothes. Why is it so troublesome to dress and undress this Dharma Aspect? Meng Jingzhou felt it was really inconvenient. Lu Yang sighed, What does this tell you? It shows that although those cultivators using Law of Heaven and Earth appear majestic in battle, once they revert, they have to sneakily and honestly fold their clothes. This highlighted the advantage of Universe within the Sleeve, where clothes could be resized directly. Next stop is quite far, probably about twenty thousand miles from here. As they spoke, intense fluctuations of spiritual energy came from above their heads. Looking up, there were two Integration Period Cultivators battling, having flown from somewhere and stopping right there above them. The might of Integration Period Cultivators was immense; to ordinary people, it might seem like the end of the world had come, causing them to tremble with fear. These two Integration Period Cultivators battled fiercely, each move capable of tearing through the sky, crushing mountains, and evaporating lakes! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were immediately anxious; after all the hard work they had put into organizing the terrain, letting it be destroyed by continued fighting was unacceptable! Chapter 1069 Chapter 1069: Chapter 1068 [Rules] Invalid Chapter 1069: Chapter 1068 [Rules] Invalid Liu Tianyang, today you and I must determine a victor! Ye Zheng, do you think I am afraid of you? The two Integration Period Cultivators faced off with relentless ferocity, each move merciless, stirring ripples in the fabric of space that radiated outward in expanding circles. They fought as they flew, eventually arriving at a location of pristine mountains and clear waters, where they simultaneously stopped flying and chose this place for their battle. Please wait a moment, esteemed seniors, might we change the location of our fight? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou hurriedly intervened. Being Integration Period Cultivators was a rarity. Moreover, as a disciple of Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang had early on come to recognize the faces of almost all Integration Period Cultivators in Great Xia, these two included, known as Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng, both at the Integration Mid-Stage, one specializing in Earth Magic and the other in Water Based Magic. The two also recognized Lu Yang and his companion. The disciple of Daoist Buyu, Lu Yang, and Meng Family''s Young Master, Meng Jingzhou. Although Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng recognized their identities, they still had no intention of stopping. They were locked in an intense magical duel, and one misstep could mean total defeat. Whoever paused first would surely lose. Moreover, even though Lu Yang and his companion had big reputations as geniuses, they were ultimately juniors. What right did they have to interfere in their matters? Earth Dragon Roll Liu Tianyang uttered lightly, drawing talismans with one hand and forming seals with the other. The ground roared and shook violently, splitting open to reveal an Earth Dragon burrowing up from below. Lu Yang watched, his eyes wide as the carefully tended landscape was destroyed. Merging Three Flavored True Fire with Golden Bird True Flame into the ultimate True Flame, he flew to the middle of Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng and detonated it. The casting process was interrupted, and the Earth Dragon, barely poking its head out of the ground, crumbled to dust. Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng, who were thoroughly enjoying their duel, were suddenly disrupted by the explosion of True Flame, their expressions instantly darkening. Lu Yang, I recognize you, Old Buyu''s little disciple. You just verbally intervened in the battle of your elders. Out of respect for Seek Dao Sect, I won''t hold it against you, but you have directly intervened, and this matter won''t be so simple! Junior has no wish to interfere with the duel of the two seniors, but may I suggest that you take your fight into space? You''re meddling too much, frowned Liu Tianyang. Why should he be ordered around by Old Buyu''s disciple? Even if the storytelling blew Lu Yang''s reputation sky-high, Liu Tianyang knew it was all Buyu''s makingCthe old liar didn''t have a single truthful word, and with Lu Yang being his disciple, there was surely exaggeration. Lu Yang indeed had some skill, but he was not nearly as powerful as described in the stories, certainly not stronger than himself! Earth Dragon Flipping Sky! Liu Tianyang shouted again, resuming the magic he had been using earlier. The scattered Earth Dragon reassembled, tearing through the terrain and erupting from the ground, charging towards Lu Yang. With a flick of his fingers, Lu Yang summoned countless Sword Qi from behind him, forming a massive Sword Wheel. Anything that touched the Sword Wheel was sliced into pieces. The moment the Earth Dragon touched the Sword Wheel, it showed signs of crumbling for the second time. Tianhe Inversion! Ye Zheng also made his move. In an instant, a torrential downpour began, moistening the earth and the Earth Dragon, solidifying its body enough to withstand Lu Yang''s Sword Wheel. Lu Yang''s eyes hardened as he transformed into a small mound, ramming into the Earth Dragon. To Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng''s astonishment, the mound that Lu Yang had turned into was slowly but surely devouring the Earth Dragon, which struggled in agony but couldn''t break free! What kind of magic is this! Lu Yang devoured the Earth Dragon completely, leaving no residue, and transformed into a giant hundreds of meters tall. Law of Heaven and Earth? Liu Tianyang was deeply shocked, beginning to regret his actions. He hadn''t even managed to master this Great Divine Skill himself. If he failed to discipline the junior and instead got defeated, it would be a great embarrassment. Rain to Ice! The pouring rain turned into hail, bombarding Lu Yang, forming a layer of ice on his exterior! Old Lu, I''m with you! Meng Jingzhou had never cared for the environment as much as he did now. He enveloped Lu Yang with his Dharma Aspect, the Pure Yang Flame of the Dharma Aspect blocking the hail. Dharma Aspect? Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng were both startled. Could someone at the Divinity Transformation Stage already master the Dharma Aspect? Earth-Shattering! Ice Seal Thousand Miles! Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng acted together, conjuring a majestic ice mountain out of thin air, glinting with cold light. Even with the ''Law of Heaven and Earth'' and the ''Dharma Aspect Integration'', don''t even think about withstanding this move! An iceberg was hurled toward Lu Yang and his companion, and from the other side of the iceberg came several muffled groans like distant thunder. The iceberg shattered, and ice fog flew in all directions. A giant stepped out from the mist of ice, his Dharma Aspect adorned with numerous golden Arhats seated in a meditative pose, forming a kind of armor made of golden Arhats. Originally full of fighting spirit, Liu Tianyang and his ally were stunned by the sight. It somehow made Lu Yang look like a leader of the Demon Path who had gone to the Buddha Country, slaughtered a group of monks, and then draped the monks around himself like trophies of war. Not even Old Buyu had such sinister moves. Lu Yang, indifferent to his own appearance, knew that as long as it could enhance his combat capabilities, it was good enough. Now cloaked in his Dharma Aspect and adorned with the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body, this combined technique bestowed upon him astonishing defensive power. Not even cultivators of the Body Integration Realm could make a dent in their defense. He strode forward, each step creating ripples in space, as if he were walking on air with invisible steps supporting him. Arhat Fist! Lu Yang infused his Dharma Aspect with layers of Three Flavored True Fire and Golden Bird True Flame, then unleashed the Arhat Fist, forcing Liu Tianyang and his ally to retreat step by step. Each of Lu Yang''s punches broke the sound barrier, causing a deafening roar. My hair! Liu Tianyang and his partner cried out in alarm; they fought while retreating and losing hair in the process their appearance couldn''t get any worse. Law of Heaven and Earth, Three Flavored True Fire, Gold Crow True Fire indeed quite capable, truly worthy of being geniuses. However, you shouldn''t have laid hands on us! You''ve forced us to get serious! Ye Zheng let out an angry chuckle. The gap between the Divinity Transformation Stage and the Integration Period was not just a matter of mana or physical strength. Hereby setting a [Rule: Lu Yang cannot use ''Law of Heaven and Earth'']! They tried to restrict Lu Yang''s moves with rules, eager to see what he''d do next! Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The massive fists kept smashing down as Liu Tianyang and his ally heard Lu Yang''s booming voice. Arhat Fist! Hereby setting a [Rule: Lu Yang cannot use ''Samadhi True Fire'']! Arhat Fist! Hereby setting a [Rule: Lu Yang cannot use ''Gold Crow True Flame'']! Arhat Fist! Hereby setting a [Rule: Lu Yang cannot use ''Arhat Fist'']! Arhat Fist! Why isn''t it working?! Ye Zheng and his companion were more flabbergasted than ever before. They took turns imposing rules, but Lu Yang seemed invulnerable, unaffected by their rules. Could Old Buyu''s disciple really be this preposterous? Lu Yang''s fists rained down like a hailstorm, pummeling Ye Zheng and his ally to the point where their hair littered the ground. Ye Zheng and his companion were pounded into the ground while Lu Yang''s relentless fists created a huge crater. Stop, stop, stop; we admit defeat, Ye Zheng and his partner climbed out of the hole, Lu Yang ceased his assault, returning to his normal size, and Meng Jingzhou also withdrew his Dharma Aspect. Why on earth did you want us to change locations to fight? Ye Zheng and his companion asked irritably. Lu Yang surveyed the once scenic mountains now left ravaged by their battle and said solemnly, I meant to say that this place has a beautiful environment, wouldn''t fighting here destroy it? I was worried that the two seniors wouldn''t believe me, so I demonstrated. Why not just repair it after it''s destroyed?! Ye Zheng said angrily. Was such a trivial issue worth all the fuss? Meng Jingzhou thought Ye Zheng made sense, It''s the seniors'' turn to demonstrate now. Chapter 1070 Chapter 1070: Chapter 1069: Advice Chapter 1070: Chapter 1069: Advice Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng were suddenly speechless, so you two were waiting for us here? Just now, you two were the fiercest in fighting; the damaged parts of the mountain range were all caused by you both. We''ve been getting hit all this time, and now it turns out we have to repair it? Actually, we could pay the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect to help with the repairs. When under someone''s roof, one must bow their heads, Liu Tianyang said rather unwillingly, negotiating in a soft voice, reluctant to take matters into his own hands. After all, he is an Integration Period Cultivator. They couldn''t imagine that after implementing the Law of Heaven and Earth and the Dharma Aspect Integration, their offensive and defensive capabilities had increased enough to contend with the Integration Realm, let alone how Lu Yang could now be immune to rules? What kind of sorcery is this? That won''t work, we are currently helping the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect with their tasks, and in the end, it still means we would have to do the work. I don''t care, I''ve given the solution and I can provide the Spirit Stones. Liu Tianyang had the attitude of a dead pig not fearing boiling water, not believing that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, these two juniors, could do anything to them. Lu Yang sighed and kindly persuaded, Both seniors should know that the ''Cultivation Monthly'' is published by our Seek Dao Sect. Unfortunately, I am in charge of the newspaper''s content. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liu Tianyang was startled; he knew that the Cultivation Monthly was published by the Seek Dao Sect, but he didn''t know it was managed by Lu Yang. Suddenly, he had a bad premonition. I think the two seniors wouldn''t want to see in the newspaper, ''Integration Cultivator Liu Tianyang, Integration Cultivator Ye Zheng, facing personnel from the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect urging restraint, they refused to listen and assaulted them, resulting in severe damage to the Vast Wave Mountain Range, and boasting about having plenty of Spirit Stones to make the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect responsible for repairing the mountain range.'' Liu Tianyang''s right eye twitched; he heard that Speechless rarely returned to Seek Dao Sect and had hardly taught Lu Yang, how come this kid''s rotten ideas were even more outrageous than Old Buyu''s? He and Ye Zheng are well-known figures, if this report were to get out, would they still have any reputation left? Meng Jingzhou stepped forward and added, On the other hand, if the two seniors were to repair the Vast Wave Mountain Range, the newspaper would read ''Faced with the damaged Vast Wave Mountain Range caused by others, Integration Cultivators Liu Tianyang and Ye Zheng take initiative, actively engage, and voluntarily repair the mountain range, setting a prime example for fellow cultivators.'' Sometimes, when Lu Yang was in seclusion and could not catch the newspaper release, Meng Jingzhou would be responsible for the content part, the two cooperated seamlessly, and their newspaper business was on the rise. Ye Zheng: Before I met you two, I always thought that the reports in the newspaper were true, wait, it seems both types of reports are actually true. Fine fine fine, we''ll repair, we''ll repair, Liu Tianyang hastily said, fearful that Lu Yang might go with one of the reports. Ye Zheng thought to himself, I knew it Old Buyu, your storytelling never told the true story, these two kids here are definitely craftier and trickier than in the stories. Liu Tianyang, skilled in Earth Magic, found it easy to repair the environment; Ye Zheng was skilled not only in Water-Based Magic but also knew some Wood Element Techniques, more than enough to repair the mountain range. Liu Tianyang and his companion couldn''t remember what the original Vast Wave Mountain Range looked like; luckily, the two youths from Lu Yang''s side had just repaired it and knew the original appearance of the mountain range. Lu Yang, looking at the backdrop of the two Combining Great Abilities working hard, felt that the Great Xia Cultivators fought carelessly, often causing earth-shattering movements, significantly increasing the workload of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. This must have been how the Third Elder felt back then; he sent us to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect to let us experience his feelings at that time. Lu Yang, seeing the situation from another perspective, realized the Third Elder''s purpose. Little did he expect that the Third Elder, seemingly reckless, was actually a meticulous thinker. Is this really what the Third Elder thought? It doesn''t feel right, Immortal Fairy wondered, being a Guest Elder of the Seek Dao Sect, she too could refer to the Third Elder. She felt the Third Elder seemed reckless and was indeed reckless. Lu Yang''s expression turned serious, as the Emperor''s Master it was necessary to correct Immortal Fairy''s wrong views: Your Majesty, you are judging by appearances, looks do not represent one''s character. For instance, Your Majesty, you look lovely and lively, yet you are a meticulous, scheming wise monarch, aren''t you? Immortal Fairy thought about it, that indeed was the case; she was very cute yet also quite intelligent. Little Yang''s judgment of people was accurate, it seems the Third Elder and I are of the same kind. By the way, I forgot to ask the two seniors, do you both have some disagreement, to the point of fighting fiercely over it? Lu Yang suddenly remembered to ask. Ye Zheng slapped the mountain summit, No disagreement, we are both from the Tianhe Sect. Our old Sect Master wants to step down and nominate a successor, both of us could potentially become the Sect Master, hence we proposed to have a battle, the winner becomes the Sect Master. Liu Tianyang glanced at Lu Yang, his smile somewhat sinister: According to the rules, it should be you who becomes the Sect Master. Me? No way, no way, Lu Yang hurriedly declined, how could he become the Sect Master of the Tianhe Sect. Seeing Lu Yang''s flustered state, Ye Zheng burst into laughter: Just kidding, don''t take it seriously. Today, we both have depleted too much energy, we agree to another battle on another day. The Vast Wave Mountain Range was repaired for the second time, after bidding farewell to Ye Zheng and Liu Tianyang, Lu Yang and his companion moved on to the next location. While flying, Lu Yang thought of something and discussed with Meng Jingzhou: So many cultivators fighting without any care, damaging the landscape, recently, the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was fortunate to have our help, barely managing to cope. What will happen to Sect Master Kong and the others after we leave in a month and a half? Indeed, Meng Jingzhou nodded. Both were men of strong loyalty and sentiment, although they had only been in the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect for just half a month, they already considered themselves part of the sect. How about this, whenever we see cultivators fighting, let''s try to persuade them, it might somewhat change the cultivators'' reckless behavior of fighting and damaging the environment. Okay. After completing their tasks, they successfully returned to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Sect Master Kong, looking at the task report they submitted, was full of confusion. Do you mean to say, during your task completion journey, you just happened to encounter some cultivators fighting, and after your advice, these cultivators recognized how troublesome it is to fight and damage the environment, hence they voluntarily proposed to fight in the heavens or share friendships through literary meetings? Yes. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded; their mission could indeed be considered a full merit. Sect Master Kong was full of question marks; since when were the Great Xia''s cultivators so easy to talk to? Despite his public calls and attempts at persuasion several times, it never worked. How come it worked when it came to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou? Was his status as the Sect Master of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect considered inferior to the status of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou? You didn''t threaten them, did you? Senior Kong, what are you saying? We were just lucky to meet reasonable people. Old Meng and I agree their exemplary actions deserve to be publicized in the newspaper, rightfully promoted. Chapter 1071 Chapter 1071: Chapter 1070: The Sect Might Not Be Peaceful Lately Chapter 1071: Chapter 1070: The Sect Might Not Be Peaceful Lately In a certain palace, figures successively took their seats, numbering over ten individuals. These individuals held different identitiesCsome were local overlords, others were Elders of Sects, and some were the elders of influential families, all of them Body Integration Realm powerhouses. You all should be clear about the reason for summoning you here, said the master of the palace, the organizer, speaking slowly. Isn''t it just because Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou used the newspaper to threaten us, asking us to hold back a bit during battles? one of the powerhouses said indignantly, his voice halting as he struggled to continue, unable to exert his full strength. It''s not just the newspaperCthose two youngsters have mastered some unknown Forbidden Technique; the rules are ineffective against it. The younger generation is indeed fearsome. Even Old Buyu couldn''t achieve this; truly, blue is extracted from the indigo plant but is more vivid than it. We can no longer treat them as mere Divine Transformation Stage juniors. So, do any of you have good ideas? We can''t possibly be threatened by mere juniors! the palace master asked angrily, revealing the true purpose of the assembly. Why not get serious and teach those two a lesson about respecting their seniors, respecting strength! The problem is it seems like we can''t beat them, especially once they assume the Golden Body Arhat form; it looks heretical, but the defense is really something else. Even with all our might, we just can''t break through. Then why not let them report whatever they want, and we''ll just insist that what''s in their newspaper is false news! I''m afraid that won''t work; the common people believe what''s printed in the newspapers. What kind of lousy idea is that? Of course, it won''t work. We might insist all we want, but who will hear us? Does anyone have a way to spread our voices across all of Great Xia? Then should we also publish a newspaper? It''s useless; the other four Immortal Sects and the Dynasty are already publishing newspapers, and the best-selling one is still the Seek Dao Sect''s paper, isn''t it? Who can say otherwise? I hear Seek Dao Sect has even mastered a special method of printing newspapers, much faster than the other powers, and they''re not sharing the technique. The group discussed it in a circle, looking at each other, finding that Lu Yang and his comrade were like hedgehogs, untouchable, even trickier than Daoist Buyu. Perhaps it was because Lu Yang and his partner were keen to help others, often intervening to prevent battles, information that had spread far and wide, or maybe it was just a coincidence given the timing of recent events. In any case, ever since Lu Yang and his partner had triumphantly completed their mission and returned, the major tasks of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect had diminished significantlyCit wasn''t worth having Lu Yang and his partner involved anymore. Seeing that there was finally time to teach Lu Yang and his partner the minor techniques they would need after growing larger, Sect Master Kong discovered that during the mission, they had already mastered the Law of Heaven and Earth and the Dharma Aspect, to a degree of proficiency where his minor techniques were unnecessary. The missions they had undertaken recently covered various uses of the Law of Heaven and Earth and the Dharma Aspect, which were exceptionally beneficial for practice. Even a teaching program designed by Sect Master Kong himself couldn''t achieve such a perfect synergy. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seems you two have indeed been quite fortunate, Sect Master Kong couldn''t help but remark, thinking that perhaps this was what it meant to be Geniuses born of fortune. There''s something elseCan uneasiness is brewing in the Sect; you should be mindful of your safety. Uneasiness? Lu Yang and his partner were puzzled. What could possibly go wrong with the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect? Xiao Jin mentioned he had a bad premonition, feels like something is going to happen to the Sect, and even took out a full insurance policy. As to where exactly this premonition came from, Xiao Jin did not explain clearly, Sect Master Kong said, his worry apparent. Trusting his senior disciple, he did not pry further into Fang Jin''s reasons. Alright, we''ll be careful, Lu Yang and his partner replied, expressing their gratitude with a bow. In the days that followed, sect members of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect could often see two impressive figures walking around the Sect grounds. The duo could even lift an entire river with their mana, without letting a single drop of water fallCtheir control over their strength and mana grew ever more refined, leaving Fang Jin in awe. Though he had a high aptitude in the Law of Heaven and Earth, he could not match Lu Yang''s rapid progress. He walked over with a smile and greeted them, Junior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Meng. Senior Brother Fang, what brings you here? Lu Yang and his partner set down the river they were holding and walked step by step toward Fang Jin. With each step Lu Yang took, dense spiritual essence hissed around him like white fog, and his stature gradually shrank in the process. By the time Lu Yang came up to Fang Jin, he had returned to his original size, with the mysterious white fog around him making his spiritual essence look profound and unfathomable. Fang Jin hesitated for a moment before revealing the purpose of his visit, Here''s the thing: I heard from our master that you two are eloquent and have dissuaded many cultivators from their battles, significantly reducing our Sect''s task load. Master had thought about persuading them in the past, but it was never effective. I had a similar idea before, but hearing that even master had failed, I gave up the notion. But now that we have you two as examples, I was thinking of learning from you how to persuade cultivators, so that I might have some reference. Right now, there''s a scheduled task where two Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators want to battle. I was wondering if you two could go and try to persuade them, allowing me to observe and learn by your side? This Lu Yang and his partner hesitated, as their method seemed something Senior Brother Fang might not be able to learn. Saying so outright could hurt Senior Brother Fang''s confidence, couldn''t it? Over the past month, Senior Brother Fang had been exceedingly good to them, doing his best to accommodate any requests; a blatant rejection would be too disrespectful. Meng Jingzhou gritted his teeth and said, Well, we might as well give it a try. However, our methods might not always work, so please be prepared for that, Senior Brother Fang. Of course, Fang Jin responded. There wasn''t much to prepare, and the trio set off immediately. On the way to the mission location, Fang Jin filled them in on the details. The mission involves two Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, one named Chen Yachong and the other He Wu. Chen Yachong, who has a penchant for gambling, has accrued a significant debt and even his cultivation resources are insufficient because of it. He ended up borrowing a million Spirit Stones from his friend He Wu. Unsurprisingly, Chen Yachong could not pay back the money when it was due, and simply proposed that He Wu could use him as a punching bag in lieu of repayment; if not satisfied, He could hit him a few more times. He Wu feels that just beating him won''t vent his anger; he insists on pinning Chen Yachong to the ground and battering him in the river to feel appeased. That''s why he approached the Sect in advance, asking the Sect to pick up the pieces afterward. Lu Yang found himself in a dilemma, detecting a similar reaction from Meng Jingzhou. Seeing their expressions, it didn''t seem like the usual methods of persuasion would suffice. Surely they couldn''t expect Old Meng to pay off Chen Yachong''s million Spirit Stones; that wouldn''t exactly be setting an example, would it? Why don''t you pay the Spirit Stones! Meng Jingzhou exploded. Lu Yang was startled, How did you know what I was thinking? It''s all written on your face, you rascal! I''ll be more careful next time. Chapter 1072 Chapter 1072: Chapter 1071: Resolving the Dispute Chapter 1072: Chapter 1071: Resolving the Dispute ` Chen Yachong and He Wu resided in a well-known large city within Yun Province called Yuntie City, under the rule of an Integration Period Cultivator as the City Lord. When Lu Yang and his companions found Chen Yachong, it just so happened that He Wu was also looking for him. Chen Yachong, I tell you, don''t think that just because I''ve beaten you twice this matter can be considered over, one million Spirit Stones of principal and two hundred thousand in interestCyou must pay me all of it! In the luxurious residence, He Wu cornered Chen Yachong, with blades levitating ominously behind his back, emanating a chilling coldness. He Wu was also a Sword Cultivator. Please hold on for a moment, you two. May I interrupt? Fang Jin landed in the courtyard, drawing the alert attention of He Wu and Chen Yachong. Who are you! Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, Fang Jin. Upon hearing Fang Jin introduce himself, He Wu''s pupils constricted sharply. Wasn''t he only at the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation? Was it really necessary for the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect to send the Integration Period''s Fang Jin?! Seeing Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou behind Fang Jin, he was even more stunned. You, you are Talent Lu! shouted He Wu excitedly, I saw you at the Sword Tower''s Sword Inquiry Ceremony! Lu Yang''s performance at the Sword Inquiry Ceremony had made him a target for all Sword Cultivators to aspire to. So, you are Fellow Daoist He Wu, Lu Yang pretended as if he had just recognized He Wu, when in fact there were thousands of Sword Cultivators at the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, and he couldn''t possibly recognize him. Then you must be Fellow Daoist Chen Yachong, right? Yes. Knowing the identity of Lu Yang and his companions, He Wu and Chen Yachong reined in their pride befitting those of the Divinity Transformation Stage. Fellow Daoist Chen, I''ve heard that you have debts that you haven''t repaid, is that so? Lu Yang stepped forward and asked, having roughly thought of a solution on the way here. That is the case, but I really have no money right now. Lu Yang nodded with a smile, indicating his understanding. Then he asked He Wu, Fellow Daoist He, if Fellow Daoist Chen were to repay the money, would that mean he no longer has to be beaten? Naturally. It''s no problem if you don''t have the money. Fellow Daoist Chen, you should know that our Seek Dao Sect produces the Oblivion Pill every year, and it sells well, more demand than supply. The biggest issue with the Oblivion Pill right now is insufficient production. To be frank, the Oblivion Pill is refined using the blood of cultivators. All that''s needed is for Fellow Daoist Chen to accompany me back to our sect to regularly take medicine and let blood. In less than ten years, you could earn the one million Spirit Stones. Of course, letting blood might be somewhat painful, but with Fellow Daoist Chen''s perseverance, I believe you can endure it. Fang Jin looked at Lu Yang in shock. So, this was how the Oblivion Pill was made? This didn''t sound like a proper method! Observing Meng Jingzhou''s expression, which was one of indifference, it was clear he saw nothing wrong with this method! Junior Brother Meng, isn''t there something wrong with how you produce the Oblivion Pill? Fang Jin secretly transmitted a message to Meng Jingzhou. There''s nothing wrong. Look, we''ve been producing it this way for years now, and Senior Brother Fang, you haven''t heard of anyone coming out and accusing our Seek Dao Sect of inhumanity, have you? That shows everyone is voluntary. Fang Jin''s expression turned odd. Is this how you two always persuaded people? No, no, no, I just don''t have the money right now, Chen Yachong broke into a cold sweat the moment he heard Lu Yang''s proposal, hastily claiming he had the money. Where is the money? Uh, it''s invested with Zhao Tianyi. He said he has a way to make money, promising a thirty percent return within a year. It hasn''t matured yet, so I can''t retrieve the funds. Once the money returns, I can repay He Wu the principal plus interest. Zhao Tianyi has a cultivation level in the Divinity Transformation Stage and is the Sect Leader and founder of the Tianyi Sect, a Third Grade sect in Yuntie City. How about thisCI''ll put this map up as collateral. I guarantee I can repay the money! Chen Yachong produced a piece of Jade Silk with several symbols drawn on it. He Wu disdainfully responded, Who needs this worthless map? You think I don''t know that you''ve bid on this lousy map at auction? Hundreds of years have passed and you still haven''t found the other two pieces. What if you get lucky, Chen Yachong said sheepishly. May I take a look? Lu Yang, out of curiosity, took the Jade Silk Map. The map was very simple and completely indecipherable. Fang Jin, who was well-versed in maps, craned his neck for a closer look and surmised, It seems to be a map from the early days of Great Qian. There should be three pieces in total of this map, and only when all three pieces overlap will the real map be revealed. How much for this map? I''ll buy it, Fang Jin was fond of ancient maps, especially one from the early days of Great QianCit was a rare find. If you like it, I''ll give it to you, Chen Yachong was not particularly attached to the map. Hundreds of years ago, when he was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, the items he could get from a Foundation Establishment Level auction wouldn''t be worth many Spirit Stones. It was better to give a favor where it flowed. Fang Jin solemnly accepted the Jade Silk Map, determined that no matter what, he must help Chen Yachong resolve the issue. If worst comes to worst, when Chen Yachong was sent to the Seek Dao Sect to let blood, he would have to ask Junior Brother Lu to go easy and not let Chen Yachong feel pain. Zhao Tianyi? Then let''s go find him for the money. The five of them approached Zhao Tianyi with grandeur, and it truly gave Zhao Tianyi a fright, especially when he saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. In the storytelling, these two often punished the wicked and evil, making villains tremble just at the mention of their names. ` After clarifying their purpose, Zhao Tianyi breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out they just came for money Wait, coming for money isn''t exactly good news either. Brother Chen, I''m not unwilling to give you the Spirit Stones, but your Spirit Stones were all invested, you know. The Spirit Stones I have on hand are all used for the daily expenses of the sect. You can''t possibly want my sect to go bankrupt, can you? If you''re not in a hurry, just wait a bit. The Spirit Stones will be retrievable soon, and that''s a profit of twenty percent! Chen Yachong interrupted Zhao Tianyi''s promise, Hold on, the profit you mentioned to me was thirty percent! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhao Tianyi realized he had misspoken and said with an embarrassed smile, I was just worried that you wouldn''t invest if the profit seemed too low. Anyway, a twenty percent profit is still a gain, right? Seeing Chen Yachong still frowning, Zhao Tianyi hurriedly added, Right, right, here''s a wooden box I brought back from the Extreme Northern Lands. It should contain something good inside; it just lacks a key. I''ll give it to you as an apology. Chen Yachong rolled his eyes. What use did he have for this lousy wooden box? Seeing the situation, Lu Yang stepped in to smooth things over, Alright, alright, Fellow Daoist Zhao means well. Brother Chen, just let this go. Chen Yachong, giving face to Lu Yang, huffed a few times and let it pass. Zhao Tianyi, seeing this, happily handed the wooden box to Lu Yang. Who did you invest the Spirit Stones with? Duan Qinghe. That guy has many ways to make money. Duan Qinghe, also an Integrator from Yuntie City, was not familiar to Chen Yachong, but Zhao Tianyi knew him well. The group didn''t stop their search and soon found Duan Qinghe. Duan Qinghe''s reaction was very much like Zhao Tianyi''s. Seeing such a big group, he thought he had gotten into trouble, even alarming Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. So it''s about the one million Spirit Stones you owe me, Zhao Tianyi. What''s the rush? Don''t you want the ten percent profit anymore? Ten percent? You told me it was a twenty percent profit! Zhao Tianyi exclaimed. Duan Qinghe scratched his head, Isn''t it just because I was afraid you wouldn''t lend me the money if I said too little? Anyway, a ten percent profit is still a profit. Then who did you invest the money with! Duan Qinghe pointed at He Wu standing behind, With He Wu. Isn''t the interest on his loans one and a half percent? I thought I''d keep a half percent for myself when the money comes back, and give you the ten percent. He Wu: Hold on, I have an IOU here. Duan Qinghe took out a piece of beast skin from his Storage Ring, which clearly stated that he borrowed the money from He Wu at an interest rate of one and a half percent per year. After all, one million Spirit Stones is not a small amount. I specifically used old beast skin from the Demon Territory to make a note of it. Fang Jin painfully held his forehead, All of you stop talking, let me sort this out. He Wu is the lender, with an annual interest of twenty percent. Duan Qinghe, wanting to make money, told Zhao Tianyi he would give him twenty percent, when he could actually only give ten percent. Zhao Tianyi told Chen Yachong he could make him thirty percent, when in reality, it was only twenty percent. Chen Yachong, wanting to make money, borrowed from He Wu at an interest rate of twenty percent. Finally, Fang Jin couldn''t help it any longer and slammed the table, infuriated, Do any of you ever tell the truth! Lu Yang thought about it and realized that only He Wu and Chen Yachong had told the truth, but since Senior Brother Fang was furious, it was better to hold back. Meng Jingzhou also summed up, So Chen Yachong only needs to pay He Wu fifty thousand Spirit Stones for the half-percent interest, right? Fang Jin took out fifty thousand Spirit Stones and handed them to Chen Yachong as the price for the map, eager to get this matter settled quickly. In recent years, Fang Jin had made a significant profit from several big events organized by the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, like the Qingzhou Festival and Hanshui City affairs. To him, fifty thousand Spirit Stones were just a drop in the bucket. All debts cleared, Duan Qinghe''s beast skin IOU was no longer useful, so he simply gave it to Fang Jin, the final financier. After wrapping up, Fang Jin, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou returned to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Fang Jin was somewhat caught between laughter and tears over this ridiculous situation. Senior Brother Fang, sometimes luck can solve problems, Lu Yang comforted. Fang Jin thought about it and realized it was true, and his trip wasn''t entirely fruitless. He took out the Jade Silk Map, deciding to regard it as reclaiming an old map, just unsure when he would find the remaining old maps. Suddenly, the Jade Silk Map, the box, and the beast skin all vibrated, as if triggering a resonance. The box opened, and inside was a Jade Silk Map. The beast skin tore, and out flew a Jade Silk Map. The three Jade Silk Maps overlapped, revealing the true appearance of the real map. Fang Jin: What was going on? Wasn''t it said that Chen Yachong had spent hundreds of years without being able to collect them all? When had his luck become so good? Chapter 1073 Chapter 1073: Chapter 1072: The Time Immortal''s Immortal Artifact Chapter 1073: Chapter 1072: The Time Immortal''s Immortal Artifact This means that you, Senior Brother Fang, possess enormous good fortune. Lu Yang stepped forward to congratulate him very tactfully, even happier than when he had gathered the map himself. Chen Yachong spent hundreds of years without obtaining the other two pieces of the map, yet Senior Brother Fang, you collected all of them in just one trip. What does this tell us? It shows that this map is fated to be yours! Precisely, indeed, this must be an extremely auspicious sign. Meng Jingzhou also stepped forward to offer his congratulations; the two of them were so eloquent in their praise, lauding Fang Jin as if he were the chosen one. The three pieces of the Jade Silk Map overlaid together revealed the true appearance of the map. The map displayed a place called the Qinglian Mountain Range, with a circle drawn in the middle of the mountain range, which probably indicated something of significance there. Where is Qinglian Mountain Range? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou looked at each other in confusion. They were not familiar with the names of various mountain ranges. Where was it located in Great Xia? Qinglian Mountain Range Fang Jin furrowed his brows, vaguely recognizing the name. If I remember correctly, the Qinglian Mountain Range was a name from the Great Qian Period. During the Great Yu Era, it was called the Jiangbei Hills. During the Great Xia Period, it was called the Tianhe Plain. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou wore odd expressions; it seemed like the changes involved more than just the name. That''s quite normal. Have you not considered? During the Great Qian and Great Yu periods, there were many cultivators, and their battles were even more chaotic, often altering the landscape, explained Fang Jin. Over three hundred thousand years driven by human forces, seas turned into mulberry fields; the maps of those times have long since changed. Fang Jin was well-versed in ancient maps; he remembered clearly all the changes in geography from the Great Qian to the Great Xia periods. This ancient map was useful only in the hands of Fang Jin; other cultivators who obtained it could only stare at it helplessly. Let''s go check out the Tianhe Plain. With the ancient map in hand, Fang Jin was enthused. Since he had gathered the ancient map through incredible coincidences, perhaps as Junior Brother Lu had said, the treasures were destined to be his. The Tianhe Plain was abundant with water and grass, with cattle and sheep everywhere. When the three of them landed, they even startled a flock of sheep that scattered, leaving behind a field covered with droppings. Some of the lambs unafraid, bleating as they charged towards the three men, were quickly snatched away by the ewes. Fang Jin gestured; the site marked on the ancient map was rather large: It should be around here. He released his Spiritual Sense, scanning every inch of land within the range and discovered clues beneath the ground. It seems there is a Secret Realm underground; let''s dig and have a look, he suggested. Why bother digging? Just have Old Lu consume the dirt, proposed Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang kicked over; this place was full of sheep droppings, I''ll eat your grandpa. Fang Jin and Lu Yang both employed the Law of Heaven and Earth while Meng Jingzhou deployed his Dharma Aspect; the three giants squatted down to dig the earth. After digging about two thousand meters deep, the three of them encountered a stone that seemed embedded into the space itself, static even when the earth below was removed. They tried moving the stone but to no avail. Fang Jin channeled spiritual essence into the stone, and the stone revealed complex patterns, ancient and mysterious. The stone exerted a powerful suction force, pulling all three of them in. When the three regained their senses, all was pitch black around them. It seems that this place suppresses Spiritual Sense; we can''t utilize it here. Meng Jingzhou looked up and ignited the Pure Yang Fire to illuminate the space. A cave? The three discovered they were in a damp and closed cavern, with no hint of a breeze, indicating the cavern was sealed. Is there a treasure in here? Just as Fang Jin was about to take a step forward, he suddenly heard Lu Yang''s voice. Senior Brother Fang, don''t move forward! Fang Jin abruptly stopped in his tracks, What''s wrong? There''s a restriction in front of you, if you continue, it will trigger the restriction, and it''s very dangerous! Lu Yang warned solemnly. Fang Jin jumped in fright and quickly retracted his left foot, crouching down to inspect the ground, he indeed found some incomprehensible runes, although they were fragmented. It seems this cave is filled with restrictions, but someone forced their way in and destroyed these runes, Lu Yang said, passing off the words of Immortal Fairy as his own speculation. Even the runes that had been damaged contained an extremely terrifying power that was beyond their capability to touch. This method of setting up restrictions is like that of the Time Immortal, Immortal Fairy pondered, stroking her chin, Since his true form is a tree, he always likes to bury things underground, making them very troublesome to find. Little Yang, you go ahead and walk. An idiot has already explored the way for you, and the obstructive restrictions have been destroyed. Just avoid touching the restrictions, and you''ll be fine. The trinket at the end of the cave should be created by the Time Immortal. Lu Yang carefully bypassed the restrictions, leading Fang Jin and Meng Jingzhou to the deepest part of the cave, finding a small metal box roughly the size of a fist, placed on a high plinth. Fang Jin used spiritual essence to form a large hand, taking the metal box from a distance. The box felt heavy in his hands. Is this made of Immortal Gold?! sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Jin was astonished, for if it was made of Immortal Gold, then the metal box was at least a half-immortal crafted Immortal Treasure, and there was even a tiny chance it was crafted by an Immortal! Fairy, what is the purpose of this metal box crafted by the Time Immortal? Immortal Fairy pondered with frustration, The little gadgets made by the Time Immortal look quite similar, and I always get them mixed up. However, judging by the style of this metal box, it seems to be an artifact that can slow down time. Lu Yang was startled; an artifact that could slow down time sounded extraordinary. As expected of the Time Immortal, the effects of his crafted artifacts were so powerful. To use this box, there is an incantation, ''Immortal as Supreme, Time as King'', no, that''s not right. It''s ''Stars revolve as I command, the four seasons change in the blink of an eye.'' Also not right, what was it? Why not just ask the Time Immortal? suggested Lu Yang, thinking that if remembering was difficult, why not ask the person himself. No need, that''s too much trouble. Just open the ''Immortal''s Quotations'', pick out the words the Time Immortal has said, and read them one by one; the incantation will definitely be in there. Alright then. Fang Jin flipped through it for a long time, not knowing how to use the metal box, Forget it, the master and the Supreme Elder have seen much and know much, let''s take it back for them to see. The metal box belonged to the Time Immortal, and logically should be returned to its owner, but with Lu Yang''s status, it wasn''t appropriate for him to keep the box; it needed the Sect''s high-level members to step forward. Lu Yang thought that he would have to speak to the Eldest Senior Sister and have her figure out a way to return it to the Time Immortal. Old Lu, there''s nothing dangerous about this metal box, is there? Meng Jingzhou asked, uneasy. There shouldn''t be any danger. This is a great item left behind by the Time Immortal. That''s good then. Xiao Tian, do you think I was too harsh by making Little Meng and Little Lu do two months of pointless work at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect as a punishment? The Third Elder had been troubled recently, wanting to discuss it with Yun Zhi, but since she couldn''t be found, she instead went to consult with the Third Senior Sister, Gan Tian. Gan Tian thought to herself that she had assumed the Elder was using this opportunity to send them to learn the Law of Heaven and Earth and Dharma Aspect at the sect, but in reality, was it just a punishment? Should I call the Second-in-command back? I''ll go call her! Yun Mengmeng volunteered eagerly. Chapter 1074 Chapter 1074: Chapter 1073 What''s the use of this broken box! Chapter 1074: Chapter 1073 What''s the use of this broken box! Recently, Si Lei God Lord has been rather restless, and it''s not because his good friend Si Chen God Lord has disappeared without a trace, nor is it a big deal that the treasure map he drew was lost. The biggest problem he faces now is that he doesn''t know the location of the Ancient Secret Realm. Thirty thousand years ago, he came across a secret realm left by Fairy Eternity from ancient times, but the realm was so heavily restricted that he dared not touch it, yet he couldn''t bear to give up on such an opportunity. Due to the long duration of his slumber, coupled with the influence of the Power of Faith, there was a possibility of partial memory loss upon awakening. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, he drew a map before his deep sleep and split it into three parts, scattering it among the common folk to ensure that even if someone got their hands on one part, they wouldn''t be able to piece together the complete map. Naturally, he also had a secret method to know the whereabouts of the map. Upon awakening, he remembered the location of that Ancient Secret Realm, situated in Lotus Mountain; thus, the map became something he could take or leave. Where is Qinglian Mountain rage? After waking up from a long sleep, not only had dynasties changed twice, but the very landscape had undergone drastic transformations without any landmarks, remembering the location of Qinglian Mountain was utterly useless. Can''t those cultivators restore the original geography after their battles! Si Lei God Lord was furious; he didn''t revert the landscape himself because he was a Semi-Immortal, but why couldn''t those cultivators beneath the level of Semi-Immortal restore it! The secret realm left by the Time Immortal ah, it''s very likely to contain Immortal Artifacts related to time! If he were to possess a Time Immortal Artifact, who among the Semi-Immortals could be his match? He had recently heard some good news that might lead him to find Qinglian Mountain. It is said that the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect houses historical maps of the Central Continent from all dynasties; they surely have the location of Qinglian Mountain! Si Lei God Lord left the Fairy Palace and headed straight for the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Is this the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect? They sure picked a nice place. Si Lei God Lord saw that the sect was situated by a mountain and water, in a beautiful environment, and he even felt like living there. As a Semi-Immortal, his whereabouts were a mystery; the sect had no idea he had arrived. He walked into the Scripture Pavilion, where books were piled up like mountains; it would be impossible to find anything about Qinglian Mountain quickly. The cultivator guarding the Scripture Pavilion was a bit interesting to watch, but that was about it. Just at the Early Tribulation Stage. Si Lei God Lord casually laughed, and even as he walked past the old guardian of the Scripture Pavilion, the elder didn''t notice him. In the Great Qian Period, the Early Tribulation Stage would barely qualify to be his subordinate. However, since it was still the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, Si Lei God Lord didn''t dare to make a big commotion and, not willing to search with his Spiritual Sense, had to flip through the books one by one. When he reached the fourth floor, he noticed some commotion below. Master, do you recognize this iron lump? Sect Master Kong, holding an Immortal Gold Box, went to the old man guarding the Scripture Pavilion, Jin Wenzhang, the Supreme Elder of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Fang Jin, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou followed behind him. What is this thing? The Supreme Elder examined the Immortal Gold Box, knocking and tapping it, and even when he injected spiritual essence into the box, he got repelled. You don''t recognize it either? Sect Master Kong could not identify or figure out how to use the Immortal Gold Box and had sought the Supreme Elder; he hadn''t expected that even the Supreme Elder would not recognize it. This iron lump, together with Lu Martial Nephew, and Meng Martial Nephew, was accidentally found on an ancient map from the Great Qian Period. The map indicated that something was buried in Qinglian Mountain Range. It was Xiao Jin, who reads a lot, who recognized that the Qinglian Mountain of the Great Qian Period is the current Tianhe Plain, and that''s how they found this Immortal Gold Box. It seems you''ve not wasted your time soaking up knowledge in the Scripture Pavilion, you little guy. The Supreme Elder chuckled, stroking his beard. He had a very favorable impression of this junior. Qinglian Mountain! Upon hearing the familiar term, Si Lei God Lord immediately became agitated and inadvertently leaked his presence. Who''s there! The Supreme Elder raised his head and roared like an enraged old lion, unable to believe that someone had dared to sneak into the Scripture Pavilion right under his watch! RoarC Buddhist Lion Roar! This object should be mine by right! Si Lei God Lord was equally furious; after searching for years and failing to find the location, to think that a junior had found it and even taken the Time Immortal Artifact that was meant for him! Unforgivable! Si Lei God Lord transformed his hand into golden thunder, reaching out to grab the Immortal Gold Box; the Supreme Elder, however, had no intention of letting him have his way. Tianqing! The Supreme Elder bellowed in anger, and a metallic dragon with a gleaming luster burst forth from the ground. The dragon raised its head high and directly topped the Si Lei God Lord out of the Scripture Pavilion! If they were to fight in the Scripture Pavilion, no matter who won, the Scripture Pavilion would be destroyed in an instant! Everyone, retreat! Sect Master Kong knew that a battle at the Tribulation-Passing Level was not something he could handle. All he could do now was to have his disciples quickly leave the sect to avoid being affected! Si Lei God Lord didn''t regard the Supreme Elder as a concern at all. Thunder as heavy as mountains! Thunder roared and lightning flashed, and in an instant, the entire Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was engulfed in thunder, with thick as water jars thunderbolts rampaging through the sect, leaving huge pits upon striking the ground and even causing the land to crack, the intermittent flashes lighting up Si Lei God Lord''s countenance in an especially daunting way. He possessed the outline of a Tribulation Dao Fruit. As long as the Yingtian Immortal remained absent, he was the embodiment of thunder, the nemesis of all cultivators! A Semi-Immortal?! The Supreme Elder instantly recognized that this kind of thunder could not be unleashed by someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; it must be the power of a Dao Fruit Outline. So what if it''s a Semi-Immortal? Even the Half-Immortals of Great Qian don''t dare to run wild within the bounds of Great Xia! The Supreme Elder, despite knowing the gap between them, showed no fear at all. He too had a fierce temper when he was young and would often get into fights with those who gave assignments. The Supreme Elder grew taller against the wind, transforming into a giant nine thousand zhang high, with the metallic dragon entwined around his arms. The giant''s feet stomped on the earth, his head towered into the thunder, holding a massive hammer, he charged at Si Lei God Lord to bring it smashing down! Law of Heaven and Earth, Heaven and Earth Flipping! This one strike would flatten even a hundred thousand mountains! Ignorant youngster, you do not recognize the might of heaven! Si Lei God Lord looked on coldly at the Supreme Elder. What use was increasing one''s size? Without sufficient realm, no technique could compensate. In front of the outline of a Tribulation Dao Fruit, before the might of heaven, everything was useless. Nine Heavens Demon Sweeping Divine Thunder. Nine layers of the vast sky appeared, each layer higher than the last, with the Demon Sweeping Divine Thunder sweeping mightily across, cleansing the world of its filth and demons. And who was deemed a demon, was decided solely by the Si Lei God Lord. You are the demon. Thus he decreed, as if he had ordained the identity of the Supreme Elder, with the Nine Heavens Demon Sweeping Divine Thunder locking onto the Supreme Elder, nine different types of Divine Thunders fell one after another! Lu Yang was reciting nervously from the Immortal''s Quotations, the words of the Time Immortal. According to Fairy Eternity, as long as one could recite the incantation correctly, one could use the Immortal Gold Box. If the Supreme Elder had the help of the Immortal Gold Box, he would certainly be able to contend with Si Lei God Lord. With the second to last Divine Thunder falling and the Supreme Elder seemingly unable to resist, Lu Yang gritted his teeth and directly threw the Immortal Gold Box over, blocking the Divine Thunder. He recited the final phrase of the Time Immortal from the Immortal''s Quotations in the Ancient Language. The Great Dao is boundless, but time alone is supreme. The Immortal Gold Box surface instantly lit up with various mystical patterns, imbued with the power of time, drawing in anyone who glanced at it, unable to extricate themselves. A burly figure emerged from the Immortal Gold Box. Finally able to come out. The last Divine Thunder fell, striking the burly man. Who the hell is striking me! The burly figure roared angrily, and with just one shout, its power matched the Buddhist Lion Roar of the Supreme Elder! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, upon seeing the burly figure, were stunned in unison, rubbing their eyes, almost thinking it was an illusion. Celestial Master Guiyuan? Fairy Eternity, upon seeing the patterns lighting up on the Immortal Gold Box, finally remembered the purpose of this box. This is a box made by the Time Immortal while studying the Time Dao Fruit. The flow of time inside the box is different from the outside; one day of Cultivation inside it is equivalent to a year in the outside world. Just as Lu Yang was about to nod in admiration of how incredible the box was, he suddenly realized something was amiss. What''s the use of this damn box! Chapter 1075 Chapter 1075: Chapter 1074: The Stubborn Celestial Master Guiyuan Chapter 1075: Chapter 1074: The Stubborn Celestial Master Guiyuan Fairy, what use is this box? Of course it''s useless, if it were useful, why would Time Immortal bury it? He just felt the box was fairly useless, destroying it would be a pity, so he placed it where no one could reach, and look, he set up many restrictions in that secret realm. So the Ancestor is I guess he was being bull-headed, not following the rules, forcibly entered the secret realm, broke the restrictions, and triggered some kind of fail-safe, getting sucked into the box. Lu Yang looked bewildered. Hadn''t Eldest Senior Sister mentioned that Celestial Master Guiyuan had vanished more than eighty-thousand years ago, without leaving a trace? Was it true that relying on his ability, he barged into the secret realm and ended up confined? Who''s there! Si Lei God Lord watched warily as the burly man walked out of the Immortal Gold Box. Withstanding the Divine Thunder and only getting his hair tips singed, this man''s strength was definitely no small matter! You strike me and then ask who I am? Celestial Master Guiyuan immediately flared up with anger. He had been trapped by this damned box for over two hundred years, thinking that he had finally been freed, only to be struck by lightning the moment he took a step out. Fortunately, he was physically robust, or else if it had been anyone else, they would have been reduced to ashes! You are the Celestial Master Guiyuan from Seek Dao Sect! Si Lei God Lord remembered. The appearance of the three Ancestors of Seek Dao Sect was no secret, and during the celebration ceremonies, statues of the three Ancestors were even brought out for worship. He was also a Semi-Immortal, quite active during the Great Yu Late Period, and after the establishment of Great Xia, he was one of the founders of the Five Great Immortal Sects. His status was not below that of Si Lei God Lord''s own. What is your relationship with Time Immortal, and why were you confined in the box! Enough with the nonsense, just stand still and take my punch! Celestial Master Guiyuan didn''t care about Si Lei God Lord''s identity, nor the current situation. His reasoning was simple: I was struck without warning and now stand still and take a punch from me. Let''s level the playing field first before talking about anything else. Celestial Master Guiyuan, speaking thus, sprang forth like a Flood Dragon across the sky, throwing a punch at Si Lei God Lord. His fist seemed to burn, bursting forth with endless rosy light! How could Si Lei God Lord honestly stand still and take a beating? From his palm burst endless grey-white thunderous light, and with a push of his palm, he shattered space, as quick as lightning. Upon fist meeting palm, with a boom, the thunder was smashed to pieces, turning into a scorching blaze, amidst which Si Lei God Lord was knocked flying! Si Lei God Lord was in shock; as soon as he touched Celestial Master Guiyuan''s fist, he knew he had underestimated his opponent. The man''s body was terrifyingly hard, not something he could confront head-on! Even a Body Cultivator at the Pass Tribulation Peak shouldn''t possess such a physique. How did he achieve this? Was it the power of his Dao Fruit Outline? Fairy, what''s going on with Ancestor Guiyuan? asked Lu Yang. According to Si Chen God Lord''s account, the Great Qian Dynasty harnessed the Power of Faith to create four Dao Fruit Outlines corresponding to the Four Ancient Immortals. Si Chen God Lord and Si Lei God Lord were two of them. Si Lei God Lord possessed the Tribulation Dao Fruit Outline and, apart from the Dao Fruit Outline, he was also a Pass Tribulation Peak cultivator. How could such a person be sent flying by Ancestor Guiyuan''s punch? What was Ancestor Guiyuan''s Dao Fruit Outline? If I had known I would meet Ancestor Guiyuan, I would have inquired about the Ancestor''s Dao Fruit Outline from Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang felt a tinge of regret. As it happens, I''ve heard our old ancestor mention Ancestor Guiyuan''s Dao Fruit Outline. Meng Jingzhou came over. What is it? The Unity Dao Fruit Outline, with the ability to merge anything into one entity. That explains it. Fairy Eternity felt clarified after hearing Meng Jingzhou''s description. No wonder the lad''s physique is so peculiar. He has integrated his flesh with Immortal Gold, clearly a power of the Unity Dao Fruit Outline. Having merged flesh and Immortal Gold into one, one could only imagine how terrifyingly strong Celestial Master Guiyuan''s body had become. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang took a deep breath. No wonder Ancestor Guiyuan was so audacious; he truly had formidable abilities. You still dare to block! Celestial Master Guiyuan was displeased. This one was most dishonorable; you strike me and can''t even say sorry, and when I punch you, you dare to block. ` Doesn''t reason apply anymore? In the eyes of Si Lei God Lord, Celestial Master Guiyuan had gone mad. You''re attacking me, can''t I block it? The two engaged in battle once again. Taking advantage of their battle, Supreme Elder Jin Wenzhang unlocked the Law of Heaven and Earth, reverted to his original form, and took the opportunity to slip away. Are you alright, Ancestor? Sect Master Kong rushed forward to support the Supreme Elder, helping him back to the Scripture Pavilion. He had been struck by lightning in the sky for so long that now he could barely stand. Under the guidance of Sect Master Kong, the disciples of the sect finished evacuating. The Scripture Pavilion had a defensive array method and was the safest place in the sect. Fang Jin, Lu Yang, and Meng Jingzhou were also very concerned about the Supreme Elder''s condition. I''m fine, just expended too much energy earlier, a little rest should do the job. Having said that, the Supreme Elder stuffed an elixir into his mouth. After regaining his strength, the Supreme Elder reflected on how these events had occurred: What exactly happened? How come all of a sudden there are two Semi-Immortals here, one of whom is Celestial Master Guiyuan? Our sect will have to be rebuilt. Gazing upon the pockmarked, damaged sect, the Supreme Elder felt a heart-wrenching pain. As the protector of the sect, his inability to safeguard it was a grave dereliction of duty. Do not panic, Ancestor. Our sect has bought insurance in advance. Insurance? Who bought it? The Supreme Elder was surprised but took this as good news. It was Xiao Jin''s foresight, he purchased the insurance in advance. Nicely done. Learning about the insurance, the Supreme Elder''s mood visibly improved. Turning to Fang Jin, he asked, How did you think to buy insurance? In the two-some thousand years since their sect was established, they had never encountered such a disaster. Generally, buying insurance for the sect would be a pure loss. Hang on, isn''t the appearance of two Semi-Immortals fighting in our sect because of the Immortal Gold Box you brought back, young man? The Supreme Elder suddenly realized that both, Si Lei God Lord and Celestial Master Guiyuan, had become involved because of the Immortal Gold Box. Fang Jin did not know what facial expression to make. He had bought insurance, and then he brought back the Immortal Gold Box to the sect, which led to the battle between the Semi-Immortals. Somehow, this didn''t seem right? Explain where this box came from in detail? Fang Jin recounted truthfully that he set out with Lu Yang to resolve conflicts, inadvertently collected the ancient map, and found the Immortal Gold Box. So you''re saying finding the Immortal Gold Box was purely by chance? The Supreme Elder believed it was a coincidence. Aside from the fact that Fang Jin had no reason to conspire against the sect, simply finding the Immortal Gold Box was quite fortuitous. Fang Jin looked lost in thought. Could it be that Dai Bufan mastered divination, saw through the letter sent to him that Fang Jin would bring bad luck, and thus suggested he buy insurance? In the sky, Celestial Master Guiyuan was still battling Si Lei God Lord. Knowing he couldn''t directly confront Celestial Master Guiyuan, Si Lei God Lord opened up distance between them. So you''ve got a tough body, have you? I''d like to see just how tough it can be! The thick five-colored divine thunder pierced through the heavens and earth, shattering the void as if giant stars were falling, tilting the sky and slanting the earth, causing tremors within ten thousand miles! CrackC A bolt of divine thunder struck the Scripture Pavilion, causing its defensive great formation to fracture, uncertain how much more it could withstand. The Supreme Elder''s eyes twitched at the sight; had that thunder struck him, his chances of survival would be slim. You think it''s impressive just because you can summon thunder! Celestial Master Guiyuan scoffed. Just as the five-colored divine thunder descended, Celestial Master Guiyuan activated the Unity Dao Fruit Outline, merging the entire space within a hundred miles with the five-colored divine thunder completely! This meant that the power of this bolt of five-colored divine thunder was evenly distributed across this hundred-mile space, reducing the thunder that struck Celestial Master Guiyuan to nearly nothing! Chapter 1076 Chapter 1076: Chapter 1075: Incarnate as Lightning Chapter 1076: Chapter 1075: Incarnate as Lightning Celestial Master Guiyuan''s flesh had fused with Immortal Gold, making it indestructible. The dispersed Divine Thunders had no effect when they fell on him. But these were Five-Colored Divine Thunders, and even after dispersal, their power remained extremely terrifying. Ordinary buildings couldn''t withstand such Divine Thunders; within a hundred miles, save for the Scripture Pavilion, all was reduced to scorched earth! Divine Thunder descends from the ninth heaven! Boundless Thunder Cloud! Dutian Divine Thunder! The Si Lei God Lord, refusing to believe in curses, released different forms of Thunder Tribulations. Their patterns varied, but each had astonishing power, beyond what those at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage could contend with. Facing different Thunder Tribulations, Celestial Master Guiyuan still used the Outline of the Unity Dao Fruit to disperse them. No matter how powerful the tribulations were, it was futile, enraging the Si Lei God Lord to the point of grinding his teeth in fury. Since direct attacks with Thunder Tribulations were ineffective, it was time to try a different method. Heavenly Thunder Embodiment! With a light shout from the Si Lei God Lord, his form transformed, and his flesh entirely turned into lightning. The Si Lei God Lord, in his lightning form, moved with inconceivable speed. In an instant, he was in front of Celestial Master Guiyuan, who, without a second thought, threw a punch. But that punch passed directly through the Si Lei God Lord, hitting nothing but air! Haha, I''d like to see how you''re going to hit me! The Si Lei God Lord laughed heartily. In this state, he feared no tangible attack. No matter how sturdy Celestial Master Guiyuan''s body was, if he couldn''t touch him, any move would be useless. At this moment, he was like the Thunder Deity patrolling on behalf of heaven, with the life and death of all living beings in his grasp, controlling all calamities. The boy from Great Qian is quite clever, knowing to transform into lightning, Immortal Fairy Eternity laughed. The Yingtian Immortal has used this move a few times. It''s slippery and elusive, like an eel. He bragged to me when he figured out this move. How then shall this move be countered? Lu Yang asked, watching as it seemed Ancestor Guiyuan was falling into a disadvantage. Blow it up a couple of times and it''ll behave. Ancestor Guiyuan can''t use that method, can he? The sophistication of the Heavenly Thunder Embodiment went beyond this. Lightning is tangible yet intangible, penetrating everywhere. The Si Lei God Lord circled around Celestial Master Guiyuan, attacking intermittently with lightning. Even if Celestial Master Guiyuan were stronger, he couldn''t possibly defend against all angles and block all of these strikes. The Outline of the Unity Dao Fruit also couldn''t merge the Si Lei God Lord, in his Heavenly Thunder Embodiment form, into the space. That was something only a true Dao Fruit could achieve. I patrol on behalf of heaven; how could you possibly defeat me? Hand over the Immortal Box quickly! the Si Lei God Lord arrogantly said. In his state as lightning, he indeed had the right to say such words. Palm Thunder! Celestial Master Guiyuan flipped his palm, and a golden thunder appeared in the center of his palm, causing the Si Lei God Lord to want to burst out laughing. Was he actually planning to attack his own self, possessing the outline of the Tribulation Dao Fruit, with lightning? However, Celestial Master Guiyuan made an unexpected change. Unity! The Palm Thunder merged with Celestial Master Guiyuan, and he too transformed into lightning! I don''t believe I can''t touch you, you damned thing! Celestial Master Guiyuan struck with a slap, and the enormous palm nearly fanned the Si Lei God Lord into unconsciousness. Both now in the form of lightning, they could finally touch each other. Ignorant and laughable; do you not know that I can control lightning? Though the slap from Celestial Master Guiyuan came unexpectedly, the Si Lei God Lord quickly realized the advantage was still his. If Celestial Master Guiyuan had become lightning, then he was now within his realm of control! With a mere thought, he could manipulate Celestial Master Guiyuan''s body at will, making him do anything he wished, even suicide! Stop! With a single word, the Si Lei God Lord pinned Celestial Master Guiyuan in place, unable to lift even a finger. Just when the Si Lei God Lord was about to make Celestial Master Guiyuan hand over the Immortal Gold Box, he heard Ancestor Guiyuan bellow. Unity! The Si Lei God Lord''s pupils dilated suddenly. He found his body moving uncontrollably, flying towards Celestial Master Guiyuan and colliding directly into him, merging into one, with only their heads yet to merge completely! One body with two heads, it looked bizarre and terrifying. In this way, if the Si Lei God Lord wanted to harm Celestial Master Guiyuan, he would be harming himself. Si Lei God Lord had never seen such a situation before and didn''t know how to control the body; Celestial Master Guiyuan seized the opportunity to take control and punched Si Lei God Lord in the head, knocking out two teeth. I told you to run, now let''s see how you''ll run this time! Celestial Master Guiyuan said viciously, not looking the least bit benevolent. This could not go on, Si Lei God Lord''s mind raced, seeking a way to break the deadlock. His Dao Fruit Outline was very integrated, so why didn''t he merge the two from the beginningCwas there some flaw in this move? Unbind! Si Lei God Lord unbound the Heavenly Thunder Embodiment, reverting to his physical form, and as he had predicted, it forcibly disengaged the Unification. There was a flaw in Celestial Master Guiyuan''s ability to Unify with a personCif both were in physical forms, it required mutual agreement to Unify due to the rigidity of physical bodies, making the process restrictive. If it wasn''t in physical form, but rather a form like the Heavenly Thunder Embodiment with a loose composition, then forced Unification was possible. Seeing Si Lei God Lord revert to his original form, Celestial Master Guiyuan also stopped embodying lightning to act as a living target. You want the Thunder Tribulation to scatter across a hundred miles radius, well then, what if I attack you everywhere within a hundred miles radius! Ruishui Catastrophe! Although the Si Lei God Lord''s divine title was Si Lei, what he possessed was the Tribulation Dao Fruit Outline, controlling not just Thunder Tribulation, but Heavenly Tribulation. Ruishui surged, flooding the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Seeing this, the Supreme Elder did not stay hiding in the Scripture Pavilion any longer and immediately dragged everyone out towards the outside of the sect. Preoccupied with battling Celestial Master Guiyuan, Si Lei God Lord had no capacity to pay attention to others. Facing the Ruishui, which could not lift a feather, Celestial Master Guiyuan merged with the earth, allowing the Ruishui to wash over him. The ground bulged as a giant emerged with the blue sky overhead and mountains on its back, making the already towering figure of Celestial Master Guiyuan appear even more massive. The Ruishui that engulfed the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect only reached up to Celestial Master Guiyuan''s knees. Semi-Immortals in combat, a devastation of heaven and earth. Even though Celestial Master Guiyuan had the advantage, Si Lei God Lord was no easy opponent. After thousands of exchanges and when both had nearly exhausted their strength, Si Lei God Lord finally realized he could not defeat Celestial Master Guiyuan and made a hasty escape. To think of running away without apologizing, what a lucky idea! Celestial Master Guiyuan said, perking up with energy. How could this man not understand decorum? It was one thing to not acknowledge defeat after losing, but not even apologizing first! Are you insane? Isn''t it enough that I don''t want the box anymore? Driven to desperation, Si Lei God Lord once again transformed into lightning and quickly distanced himself from Celestial Master Guiyuan; Celestial Master Guiyuan couldn''t force a Unification if the distance was too great. At that moment, Lu Yang noticed that in the path of the pursuit, Yun Mengmeng was hastily approaching. Initially, Yun Mengmeng had heard that the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was in a remote and hard-to-find location, worried she might not be able to find it, but upon nearing the area, she saw that the battleground was indeed the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect without a doubt, and headed straight there without hesitation. Lu Yang quickly sent a telepathic message to Yun Mengmeng, Sister Mengmeng, stop the person flying towards you! No problem, Yun Mengmeng didn''t expect to be entrusted with an important task immediately upon arrival and was determined to give it her all. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom- Yun Mengmeng self-detonated, something Si Lei God Lord had never seen before, blowing apart his lightning embodiment and seriously injuring his true form. Celestial Master Guiyuan, exhilarated, shouted and rushed forward, Fellow Daoist, well done! Help me catch this scoundrel! Yun Mengmeng was startled; why was another one flying towards her? Boom- Following the orders of the Second-in-command, Yun Mengmeng was to stop anyone who flew at her. Celestial Master Guiyuan didn''t expect Yun Mengmeng to self-detonate a second time, and was caught off guard. Which side are you on, fellow Daoist? He had just gone through a great battle and had little energy left, so how could he withstand another self-detonation? Fellow Daoist, you Boom boom boom- Seeing that Celestial Master Guiyuan still had energy, Yun Mengmeng continued to self-detonate, knocking Celestial Master Guiyuan unconscious. Soon after, Yun Mengmeng was holding Celestial Master Guiyuan in one hand and Si Lei God Lord in the other, presenting them to Lu Yang for commendation. Second-in-command, just like you instructed, I''ve captured them all! Chapter 1077 Chapter 1077: Chapter 1076: Is This Called Extremely Low Risk? Chapter 1077: Chapter 1076: Is This Called Extremely Low Risk? Hey, hey, hey, Sister Mengmeng, don''t just go saying things; I never asked you to do that. Seeing Yun Mengmeng running over with Celestial Master Guiyuan, Lu Yang instinctively denied any involvement. Ah? Did I grab the wrong person? Second-in-command, don''t you want this one? Lu Yang pointed at Celestial Master Guiyuan, and Yun Mengmeng made as if to throw Celestial Master Guiyuan aside, frightening Lu Yang so much that he hurriedly stopped her. Don''t throw, don''t throw, I want him. So, I didn''t grab the wrong one after all, Yun Mengmeng said delightedly, feeling that she had finally managed to be of some help to the Second-in-command and very accomplished. Junior Brother Lu, who is this? Fang Jin cautiously inquired about Yun Mengmeng''s identity. He had seen everythingCthe predecessor had knocked out both Celestial Master Guiyuan and Si Lei God Lord. Although two Half-Immortals had exhausted themselves greatly, knocking them out didn''t seem like something achievable even in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. She''s my boss. Yun Mengmeng declared proudly, then paused, feeling that something was off. Oh, I misspoke. Chief Housekeeper is the boss. Second-in-command is my old Fellow sect member, we''re fellow sect members, Lu Yang quickly interjected. Sister Mengmeng, you really do dare say anything. Fellow sect members? Fang Jin looked puzzledly at Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng. Would fellow sect members call each other Second-in-command? You all really aren''t from a bandit den? Fang Jin didn''t dwell on this too much, capturing Si Lei, the main culprit, was better than anything else, no need to worry about Si Lei seeking revenge anymore. Although their Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect was just the victim and supposedly had nothing to do with Si Lei, judging by Si Lei''s behavior, he might hold a grudge against their sect after failing to defeat Celestial Master Guiyuan. The Third Elder said you two can return to the sect, no need to do unpaid work at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect anymore, Yun Mengmeng recalled the purpose of this trip; capturing two Half-Immortals was just a side task, the main goal was to call them back. Speaking of which, where is the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect? The Third Elder said the scenery of this sect is beautiful, with stunning views all year round. Yun Mengmeng, resting her hand on her forehead and standing on tiptoe, looked around, unable to find a place that could be described as beautiful scenery. Lu Yang silently turned his head, looking toward the ruins of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect''s sect ground, inundated by Ruishui River, with mountains collapsed and earth cracked, feeling that even if he and Old Meng wanted to volunteer here, there would be no chance. Moreover, now that they had found Ancestor Guiyuan and captured Si Lei God Lord, with these two major tasks at hand, they needed to return to their own sect anyway. Sister Mengmeng, let''s go back. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou reluctantly said their goodbyes to the Supreme Elder, Sect Master Kong, and Fang Jin. Senior Jin, Senior Kong, Senior Brother Fang, we take our leave. Sect Master Kong watched Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou depart, feeling very guilty. The two had almost met with misfortune in their sect; if something had actually happened, he wouldn''t know how to face Third Zhang. Master, what should we do now? Sect Master Kong thought for a bit and said, Let''s first console the sect members. Leave the sect ruins untouched for now; I''ll send someone to inform the Jingzhou Branch to come here and assess our losses. The sect hasn''t been maintained for a long time; it''s a good opportunity to renovate it. Knowing that he wouldn''t have to pay out of his pocket and that insurance would cover it, Sect Master Kong felt much better, as if he was just shutting down for a few days for renovations. It''s just the books in the Scripture Pavilion that are a bit troublesome. After being soaked in Ruishui, I don''t know how many are still readable. That''s alright. The Supreme Elder said cheerfully, Of the three of us, you read the least. Chap Fang and I have memorized all the books from the Scripture Pavilion, so even if some books are unreadable, it won''t matter. At the Jingzhou Branch of the Land Money Trade Association. Upon hearing his deputy''s report, the Branch Head''s mind went blank, immobile like a statue, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. You mean there was a battle involving Half-Immortals at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect?! He shouted incredulously, scarcely daring to imagine the chain reactions this event would trigger. The Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect had numerous buildings and unique landscapes, and though its value was unknown, it certainly would be more expensive than Sword Tower! Sword Tower only had one building! The list of failed investments was about to get one longer. How could this be possible, how could the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect have such an incident, weren''t the risk assessments for the seven elders showing extremely low risk? And those seven immortals, where are they! The branch president immediately pulled out a gleaming machete, ready to confront the seven elders, but the deputy quickly stopped him. President, you forgot, the headquarters mentioned that several of their seasoned assessors had retired, forcibly transferring all seven elders away. Only then did the branch president remember that all seven elders had gone to the headquarters, and being a branch president, he quickly calmed down to analyze the situation. Damn, the insurance was bought just half a month ago, and the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect had an incident? Insurance fraud? Explain in detail, what exactly happened to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect! The deputy reported the incident truthfully, and after listening, the branch president could not find any suspicious details; it all seemed like a mere coincidence. One side was Heavenly Venerate Si Lei from Great Qian, and the other was Celestial Master Guiyuan, who had disappeared for eighty thousand years; the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect simply didn''t have the capability to find these legendary figures. If they had such capabilities, they wouldn''t need to commit insurance fraud. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just an accident? Forget it, let''s have someone assess the damages to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect first. A day later, the branch president held a Recording Orb, which recorded the dreadful conditions of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. Viewing it almost gave the branch president a heart attack. It was utterly destroyed, not a trace left. Thunder purification, Ruishui River cleansing, the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect couldn''t even find a single intact item! President, should we compensate? the deputy asked quietly. The branch president''s body trembled, and he squeezed out a word through clenched teeth, CompensateC Ah, wait, we have an accountability system, the Shu State Chamber of Commerce compensated the Sword Tower without pursuing accountability, because they couldn''t locate the parties involved in the conflict. This time is different, the responsibility lies with Heavenly Venerate Si Lei, a Great Qian Half-Immortal''s savings should be enough to cover the compensation, right? The deputy had to remind on the side, President, it''s true that the Great Qian Half-Immortal possesses Spirit Stones, but don''t forget that the Laurel Fairy Palace has captured the Demon-Subduing God Lord and the Demon-Removing God Lord of Great Qian, and according to the intel they provided, their savings are all stored in the Fairy Palace. Regarding the location of the Fairy Palace, they''ve been placed under a restriction, they can''t speak about it, and soul searching is useless, no one knows where the Fairy Palace is. Heavenly Venerate Si Lei might be facing a similar situation. The branch president''s stomach ballooned with rage several times, but he finally slumped down, although it wasn''t good news, everything the deputy said was correct. The deputy was level-headed and always made the right judgments; it seemed his position was truly well-deserved. President, I have an idea about this incident. Let''s hear it. Last time the Sword Tower had an incident, Junior Brother Lu was there; this time the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect had an incident, and Junior Brother Lu was also present. Do you think it''s possible that it''s related to Junior Brother Lu? The branch president looked at the deputy, his eyes expressing some surprise, as though saying how could you think of such a thing. Tom, now I must say a few words to you. Please do. We need evidence when dealing with matters. The reports show that in both incidents, Junior Brother Lu was merely a spectator. Be it a battle of Immortals or Half-immortals, none relate to Junior Brother Lu. Especially this time, you also saw the report, finding the Immortal Gold Box was purely coincidental. But President, we must also consider probabilities. The branch president hissed. Now that you mention it, it does seem somewhat reasonable. Chapter 1078 Chapter 1078: Chapter 1077: Elder Brother Dai, we brothers have gathered the three ancestors of the Seek Dao Sect for you! Chapter 1078: Chapter 1077: Elder Brother Dai, we brothers have gathered the three ancestors of the Seek Dao Sect for you! Lu Yang and his group transformed into streaks of light and rushed forward, passing through the gate, through the bamboo forest, straight to the Task Hall. Sister Mengmeng said Eldest Senior Sister went to visit a friend and isn''t at the Sect now, so we can only report to Elder Brother Dai first, she said. The meandering stream flowed through the bamboo forest, where River Spirit, utterly bored, blew bubbles, showing only half of its head. It yawned and from the corner of its eye saw Lu Yang and his group fly past, spotting the person carried on Lu Yang''s shoulder, its mouth agape for quite a while. It rubbed its eyes vigorously, but by the time it looked again, Lu Yang had already flown away. Did I see a ghost? In the innermost room of the Task Hall, the acting master, Dai Bufan, finished handling the last task report. All done~ Dai Bufan stretched lazily, feeling content as his official duties were completed, marking the most relaxing time of his day after a hard day''s work. He used a magic skill to wash the ink from his brush, twirling it between his fingers. I wonder how things are going at Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, those two little rascals didn''t cause any trouble, did they? Recalling the recent issue of *Cultivation Monthly*, which praised more than ten cultivators from Great Xia for taking the initiative to restore the terrain, Dai Bufan knew it must have been Lu Yang''s doing. However, he was pleased with this, as it was a good thing. Though there should be no major issue, Junior Brother Fang Jin also mentioned in his reply that he had bought insurance. Dai Bufan pulled out Fang Jin''s reply, which contained only two wordsCbought it. Even more concise than his own letter. Good that he bought it. Elder Brother Dai, are you there? Lu Yang''s polite knock sounded from outside the door. Come in. Lu Yang entered the room with a beaming smile, puzzling Dai Bufan, Weren''t you and Junior Brother Meng at Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect for a two-month study? It''s not even a full month; how come you''re back already? Elder Brother Dai, we have great news! Overwhelmed with excitement, Old Meng and I came to report the joyous news to you! Lu Yang said excitedly, his eyes sparkling. What great news? Dai Bufan toyed with his brush as he wondered about the good news brought by their trip. Old Meng, bring him in. Lu Yang called out to the doorway. Right away. Soon, Meng Jingzhou entered the room, dragging a mat with a burly, unconscious man lying on it. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou said in unison to Dai Bufan, Elder Brother Dai, we have found the third ancestor of the Seek Dao Sect for you! Gui Ancestor Guiyuan?! Seeing Celestial Master Guiyuan, who had been missing for eighty thousand years, appear alive before him, Dai Bufan was so shocked he flung his brush away and leaned back, crashing to the ground with his chair with a loud clang. He scrambled over the table to check on Ancestor Guiyuan''s condition. Alive, but unconscious. Why is he unconscious? At that moment, Yun Mengmeng dragged in Si Lei God Lord and said, The Second-in-command told me to blast him. I clearly told you to stop him! Yun Mengmeng stood firm, But this is the only move I know; other moves wouldn''t stop him. After spending time together, Yun Mengmeng had grown smarter and was able to understand the implied meaning in Lu Yang''s words, equating stopping someone with blasting them. Hearing this, Dai Bufan felt his blood rush to his head, his brain surged with blood, his steps became unsteady, his body swaying, Lu Yang rushed to support Dai Bufan without bothering to discuss the situation with Yun Mengmeng further. Elder Brother Dai, are you alright? Don''t call me Elder Brother, you are the Elder Brother, no, you are my ancestor. He had previously overheard Daoist Xiantian saying that as soon as he met them, Lu Yang and his companion had hung him up and threatened him with a whip. Now, upon meeting him again, Lu Yang had knocked out Celestial Master Guiyuan. This man was truly a formidable ancestor. Celestial Master Guiyuan, who had been sleeping on a straw mat, stirred. He groaned a few times, opened his eyes, and locked gazes with the curious Yun Mengmeng scrutinizing him, startling him into jumping up defensively against Yun Mengmeng. Whose side are you really on! I''m on the side of the Second-in-command. Who is the Second-in-command? Hearing about the Second-in-command, Celestial Master Guiyuan grew even more wary. If Yun Mengmeng was this powerful, what kind of person was the Second-in-command? Meng Jingzhou stepped forward to smooth things over and lighten the mood, It''s all a misunderstanding, Ancestor. We''re all on the same side here. Same side? Celestial Master Guiyuan looked skeptically at the people in the room: Si Lei God Lord, Yun Mengmeng, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Dai Bufan. Eventually, his eyes settled on the Identity Jade of Lu Yang and his companions. The jade of the Dao Seeking Sect, you two are disciples of my Dao Seeking Sect? Ancestor, this is the Dao Seeking Sect, they replied. This is the Dao Seeking Sect? Celestial Master Guiyuan skeptically released his Spiritual Sense to inspect the surroundings. It really is the Dao Seeking Sect, but how has it changed so much in just over two hundred years? This place resembled the Dao Seeking Sect he remembered, but many details were different. It was up to Lu Yang to explain, Ancestor, you entered an Immortal Box crafted by the Time Immortal. In the box, a day passes for every year outside. You spent over two hundred years inside, while eighty thousand years have passed in the outside world. Eighty thousand years?! Celestial Master Guiyuan was shocked and quickly pulled out the Immortal Gold Box, learning its effects, he wished he hadn''t barged right in. You seem a bit conflicted. Celestial Master Guiyuan was indeed conflicted, I guess I''ll keep this box. It doesn''t seem very useful, but then again, it''s a rare artifact crafted by the Time Immortal. It''d be a pity to throw it away. Lu Yang really wanted to say that it wouldn''t be a pity to discard it. If he thought the box was rare, he could introduce him to the even rarer Time Immortal. Ancestor, how did you get into the Immortal Gold Box? Meng Jingzhou asked curiously. At the time, I stumbled upon a Secret Realm and entered. At the end of the Secret Realm, there was a small box that seemed precious, so I wanted to take a look. The Restriction was troublesome though. I thought, ''My body is so sturdy, even if I trigger the Restriction, I won''t mind,'' so I just barged in. Upon saying this, Celestial Master Guiyuan regretted it deeply and slapped his thigh: If I had known this damned box was so unreasonable, consuming me as soon as I triggered the Restriction, I wouldn''t have barged in! It sent me straight to eighty thousand years in the future, and as soon as I stepped out of the box, I was struck by lightning. The person who struck me didn''t even apologize. After a hard-won victory when I was about to catch up to him, I got bombed several more times! Celestial Master Guiyuan felt he was truly cursed. Lu Yang hung his head, too guilty to meet Celestial Master Guiyuan''s eyes. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eighty thousand years, the world has changed so much, I''m afraid there''s no one left in the Dao Seeking Sect that I recognize. Celestial Master Guiyuan said somewhat dejectedly. Uh, actually, our sect might still have a few people you know, Lu Yang reassured. Who? River Spirit? River Spirit is one, and there''s also Just then, the door was knocked on again. Elder Brother Dai, do you know where Junior Brother Gu is? Qi Tongtian pushed the door and entered, saw a room full of people, and felt he had come at a bad time, wanting to back out. Lu Yang hurriedly pulled Qi Tongtian over to introduce him, You must recognize this one, this is our sect''s founding ancestor, Daoist Xiantian! Huh? Seeing the somewhat shy Daoist Xiantian, Celestial Master Guiyuan sank into deep doubt. Am I in the future or have I returned to the past? Chapter 1079 Chapter 1079: Chapter 1078: I Never Expected My Seek Dao Sect to Have 3 Semi-Immortals Chapter 1079: Chapter 1078: I Never Expected My Seek Dao Sect to Have 3 Semi-Immortals Celestial Master Guiyuan felt as if he hadn''t fully woken up. Before being trapped in the box, he had been the Ancestor of the Seek Dao Sect, the oldest among them. How had his seniority dropped after he came out of the box? How had Daoist Xiantian appeared? Wait, how come I remember that Daoist Xiantian died? I''ve been paying respects at his tomb every year, and both his appearance and cultivation level don''t match! Celestial Master Guiyuan had a belly full of questions. Initially, he had felt sad, thinking that there was no one he recognized in the Seek Dao Sect anymore, but lo and behold, the founder himself popped up, leaving no room for sadness. Daoist Xiantian faked his death. He just woke up not long ago and had to Start Over after Disbanding Cultivation to escape being pursued due to some special circumstances, Lu Yang explained, being the first to discover Daoist Xiantian. Hello, I am Qi Tongtian. Daoist Xiantian greeted him honestly. Celestial Master Guiyuan''s statue was still on display in the Sect''s grand hall, so without any introduction, Qi Tongtian knew this was Celestial Master Guiyuan. I''ve seen Ancestor Xiantian. I''m Wang Daoyi; just call me Xiao Wang from now on. Although Celestial Master Guiyuan liked proving his strength and challenging stronger opponents recklessly, he was also a cultivator who knew his etiquette. I heard you disappeared for eighty thousand years, where did you go? Daoist Xiantian was very curious about Celestial Master Guiyuan''s past, after all, he was the one who truly brought the Seek Dao Sect into the ranks of the Five Great Immortal Sects. UhC Celestial Master Guiyuan felt that bragging about barging into a Secret Realm, triggering a restriction and being locked up for over two hundred years was not exactly something to be proud of. Especially when mentioning it in front of an Ancestor. Lu Yang saw Celestial Master Guiyuan''s awkward situation and stepped forward to explain: Eighty thousand years ago, Senior Guiyuan broke into an Immortal''s Secret Realm and was accidentally trapped in a rift in time. However, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise since he did not have to worry about his lifespan running out. He reappeared in the modern era, fought the Si Lei God Lord of the Great Qian Dynasty after escaping, and saved the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect from disaster. It was a heroic act indeed, but unfortunately, he was severely injured afterward and fell into a coma. We brought him back to the Sect and he has just woken up. Ah, right, right, that''s exactly it. Celestial Master Guiyuan nodded vigorously, thinking that the young Lu Yang was truly commendable. The person who struck me was the Si Lei God Lord of the Great Qian? On hearing Lu Yang, it was only then that Celestial Master Guiyuan knew the identity of Si Lei God Lord. He had only wanted Si Lei God Lord to apologize to him when they fought. When Celestial Master Guiyuan was blasted, Si Lei God Lord had also fallen into a coma, though he did not escape the fate of being blown up either. His physical condition was no match for Celestial Master Guiyuan, and he was still in a comatose state. You just mentioned that there are a few people in the Sect that I know, aside from Ancestor Xiantian. Who else is there? Would you like to meet Senior River Spirit? Let''s go. He and River Spirit could be considered old friends with a deep friendship. Senior River Spirit, we brothers haven''t seen each other in a while, huh. Celestial Master Guiyuan felt a warm familiarity on seeing an old acquaintance, and even the axes in River Spirit''s hands looked endearing. River Spirit treaded over the waves, stepping out of the stream, swinging a gold and silver axe straight at him. Disappearing for eighty thousand years without a word, you''ve got some nerve! Celestial Master Guiyuan, knowing he was at fault, did not dare to fight back but only dodged the axes with an apologetic smile. After chopping for a while and knowing he could not hit him, River Spirit simply stopped. Seeing Celestial Master Guiyuan again, River Spirit didn''t quite know how to feel. If anyone in the Seek Dao Sect had the best relationship with River Spirit, it had to be the third Ancestor. He had opened his Spiritual Wisdom thanks to Daoist Xiantian''s help. Celestial Master Guiyuan had been active for twenty thousand years, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord for fifty thousand years, making their interaction times quite lengthy. He saw Daoist Xiantian steadfastly alive, Celestial Master Guiyuan disappear; although he didn''t show much outwardly, deep inside he felt melancholic, a sense of the long road of longevity with old friends departing one after another perhaps an inescapable fate for immortals. But lo and behold, the two who disappeared had popped up again, and now his sadness seemed unnecessary. Seeing that Celestial Master Guiyuan and River Spirit were about to have a merry old time with drinks, not planning to leave until drunk, Lu Yang softly reminded from the side, Senior, you haven''t met everyone yet? There''s more people? Celestial Master Guiyuan was somewhat surprised. How could there be more acquaintances of his in the Seek Dao Sect? Vast Sea, it''s not that I want to say anything, but giving your Dao companion Spirit Stones as a festival gift, what kind of idea is that? On the Great Snow Mountain, Chasing Moon True Person sighed, shaking her head helplessly, as Vast Sea Daoist Lord still wondered why his Dao companion was upset. I just didn''t know what to buy, and considering that the Long Clan loves wealth, I thought I''d just give Xiao Ya some spirit stones directly. If she wants to buy anything, she can use these spirit stones; it saves trouble and serves multiple purposes, Lu Yang said. After being kicked out of the Dragon Palace, Vast Sea Daoist Lord ran to seek guidance from Chasing Moon True Person, who, as a female cultivator and possessing the outline of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit, should have some insights in this regard. Chasing Moon True Person rolled her eyes, wondering what Ao Ya initially saw in Vast Sea Daoist Lord. That definitely won''t do, your gift needs to be creative Suddenly, Chasing Moon True Person froze and stared blankly behind Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Chasing Moon fellow Daoist, what''s wrong? Damn, I see your ancestor. What? Haha, Chasing Moon, why have you turned into a tiny tot? Celestial Master Guiyuan burst into laughter upon seeing Chasing Moon True Person sitting on a chair, unable to reach the floor with her feet. Guiyuan, from which graveyard did you crawl out! Never mind where I crawled out from. First, tell me how you turned so small? Chasing Moon True Person hated this topic most and promptly activated the outline of her Seven Emotions Dao Fruit, You talk too muchCcry! Celestial Master Guiyuan immediately burst into a torrent of tears, kneeling on the ground and pounding it: Chasing Moon, how did you get so tinyC I feel so bad for youC Chasing Moon True Person got goosebumps from listening and quickly canceled the power of her Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, and Celestial Master Guiyuan returned to normal. You used the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo on me again! Celestial Master Guiyuan was furious. Who attacks like this upon meeting? Hah, even your anger now is my doing. I don''t believe it! Then try not being angry now. Okay. Celestial Master Guiyuan took a couple of deep breaths, taking in quite a chill, and his anger dissipated, leaving him quite pleased. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I knew you were tricking me, see I''m not angry now. As long as you''re not angry. Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang watched from the side, feeling that their Ancestor was not at the same level as Chasing Moon True Person. Ancestor Guiyuan? Seeing Celestial Master Guiyuan, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was a bit startled, and then noticing Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, he roughly guessed that Celestial Master Guiyuan''s appearance was somehow connected to these two. Junior Fang Wuya, I''ve seen Ancestor Guiyuan. Are you Vast Sea Daoist Lord whom Little Lu mentioned, the revitalizing figure of our Seek Dao Sect? Indeed. Not bad, not bad, who would have thought that our Seek Dao Sect has three semi-immortals? It''s destined to thrive, now, aside from Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, our Seek Dao Sect is the strongest in Great Xia! Three semi-immortals? Vast Sea Daoist Lord heard this term for the first time. Aren''t the Sect''s semi-immortals just him and Ancestor Guiyuan? Yes, you, me, her. Celestial Master Guiyuan pointed at Yun Mengmeng and said. Yun Mengmeng raised her hand to clarify her position: Senior, you are mistaken, although I listen to the Second-in-command, I''m not from the Seek Dao Sect. Then who are you? This time it was Celestial Master Guiyuan''s turn to be stunned. I''m here visiting relatives. Chapter 1080 Chapter 1080: Chapter 1079: Twin Ancestors Unification! Chapter 1080: Chapter 1079: Twin Ancestors Unification! Visiting relatives, Little Lu? Celestial Master Guiyuan saw Yun Mengmeng coming all the way calling ''Second-in-command'', his first reaction was that Yun Mengmeng came to the Seek Dao Sect looking for Lu Yang. No, it''s Xiao Zhi, oh, her full name is Yun Zhi, she''s my good sister and also the Eldest Senior Sister of the Second-in-command, especially strong. Especially strong? Stronger than you? Celestial Master Guiyuan was surprised. Lu Yang''s Eldest Senior Sister is still a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, isn''t she? She hasn''t even reached the Elder level, how could she be considered especially strong? Stronger than you too. Oh, really strong? Celestial Master Guiyuan couldn''t quite accept this statement. He always believed that strength and realm were not absolutely related, whether one was strong or weak was something known only after clashing in battle. He had challenged Jiang Pingan, who had already become immortal, with this belief ten thousand years ago. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Regardless of the outcome of the battle, the most important thing was to stick to one''s own principles. Ten thousand years ago, he had also wanted to challenge Meng Junzi, who had also become immortal, but unfortunately, Meng Junzi had not accepted the fight. Although at that time, Meng Junzi insisted that he had not become immortal, but was a Semi-Immortal, he had become disheartened after losing to Jiang Pingan and stopped fighting altogether. Celestial Master Guiyuan didn''t believe Meng Junzi''s tale at all. If your spirit is disheartened, shouldn''t you go out, pretend to be weak and challenge others to regain your confidence? What are you doing staying at home all day? Are you the type of person, Meng Junzi? Meng Junzi must have become an immortal and was harboring some evil plan to trap others. Understanding this, Celestial Master Guiyuan didn''t bother with Meng Junzi anymore. Grandmaster, calm down, you really can''t beat the Eldest Senior Sister, even the Vast Sea Ancestral Master lost to her. Lu Yang hurriedly tried to pacify, Grandmaster Guiyuan had suffered enough from being chopped and blasted in the box, it would be terrible for something else to happen. You''ve formed the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, and you can''t beat that young one called Yun Zhi? Celestial Master Guiyuan turned and asked. Can''t beat her. Vast Sea Daoist Lord openly admitted. Ever since he and Ao Ya became a Daoist couple, he had come to terms with it. Being unable to defeat Yun Zhi was not something shameful; it shouldn''t be taken to heart too much. Where is Yun Zhi, I want to meet her. Xiao Zhi has gone out, but judging by the time, she should be back soon. Yun Mengmeng replied whenever asked. Lu Yang thought to himself, Sister Mengmeng, you''re really fanning the flames here, why on Earth would you tell Grandmaster that the Eldest Senior Sister is coming back? Grandmaster, we still have old acquaintances to see. Lu Yang quickly changed the subject, trying to draw Celestial Master Guiyuan''s attention. There are more? Actually, there are quite a few Semi-Immortals in our sect, not just Three Semi-Immortals in one Sect; there are some familiar faces amongst them. Is that so? Let''s take a look. Celestial Master Guiyuan was indeed intrigued by Lu Yang''s words. Then Lu Yang led him further and further away, until they arrived at a very familiar placeCCaptive Peak. The Grandmaster Child sensed Lu Yang''s arrival and stood up with a smile to greet him: Little Lu, you''re here; who have you caught this time Guiyuan Grandmaster?! Have we actually captured the Ancestor Grandmaster? No, what am I thinking? Captive Peak has never had so many visitors: Yun Mengmeng, Dai Bufan, Daoist Xiantian, Meng Jingzhou, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord vaulted in. Chasing Moon True Person couldn''t leave Great Snow Mountain and couldn''t come. Vast Sea Daoist Lord walked at the end of the group. He had finally taken Daoist Xiantian as his disciple and maintained his seniority. Now with the return of Celestial Master Guiyuan, he had become number two again. As the one who revitalized the sect, is it so hard to be number one in the Seek Dao Sect? Guiyuan, you''re still alive? Celestial Master Guiyuan heard a familiar voice but couldn''t initially remember who it was. Following the voice, he located a person who surprised him considerably. Void? Void Venerate, a Semi-Immortal of the Great Yu Late Period, one of the continental hegemons, was defeated by both Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi. Celestial Master Guiyuan was bewildered at seeing the Void Venerate. Indeed, this was someone familiar, but the problem was he had been unable to find this familiar person even when he wanted to, eighty thousand years agoChow did he end up in Captive Peak now?! Si Lei! Si Chen God Lord saw Si Lei God Lord being dragged in like a dead dog and regardless of the Captive Peak''s rule against loud noises, he couldn''t help but shout out in shock. Hearing someone calling him, Si Lei God Lord sluggishly opened his eyes and saw Si Chen God Lord, who had been missing for a long time. Si Chen, what are you doing here? Si Chen God Lord''s tears flowed freely. Wasn''t it obvious that he had been captured? Meng Jingzhou, seeing the deep affection between the two Divine Monarchs, handed Si Lei God Lord over to the Grandmaster Child, allowing the two God Lords to be neighbors in Captive Peak. The prisoners on Captive Peak became slightly restless. It was Lu Yang again, capturing another Semi-Immortal. Duan Qingshui and Mo Xiaochou, who had been captured from Buddha Country, had the strongest reaction. They had the lowest cultivation levels and had arrived at Captive Peak last with no witness to its gradual expansion. Now they had witnessed it. Being in Captive Peak had offered them more insights than they ever would have gained in the outside world. Grandmaster, on my way here, I happened to capture a Great Qian Mid-Stage cultivator. Yun Zhi''s voice came from outside Captive Peak. Everyone turned around in unison and saw Yun Zhi dragging an unfamiliar cultivator into Captive Peak. Noticing so many eyes on her, she appeared slightly surprised. However, she didn''t think much of it until she saw Celestial Master Guiyuan at the forefront, which made her react noticeably, dropping the unfamiliar cultivator to the ground and crossing her arms to give a salute. Junior Yun Zhi greets Grandmaster Guiyuan. Are you Yun Zhi? Celestial Master Guiyuan sized her up, with a cultivation level so profound it seemed bottomless, feeling palpably stronger than Yun Mengmeng. No wonder she was rated by Yun Mengmeng as particularly strong. I hear you''re very strong? Where does this talk of great strength come from, Grandmaster jests, it is merely the flattery among acquaintances. Whether it''s flattery or not, we will know once we try! How dare I cross hands with Grandmaster? If by chance I were to injure Grandmaster, the guilt would weigh heavy on me. Celestial Master Guiyuan, upon hearing this, laughed in spite of his irritation: I wish to see how you might even harm me! Yun Zhi saw that Celestial Master Guiyuan''s intent to fight was resolute, apparently unavoidable, and with a light sigh, said, Since it''s come to this, I won''t dampen Grandmaster''s spirits, but Captive Peak is cramped and I fear I cannot move freely. Would Grandmaster please step outside? Very well! Considering Celestial Master Guiyuan''s cultivation level, Yun Zhi led him to the depths of the Seek Dao Sect, where mountains stretched on and they could fight to their heart''s content. All the onlookers followed, buzzing with excitement. War Armor, come! Celestial Master Guiyuan shouted loudly, and the War Armor, kept in the great hall and worshipped with incense offerings, stained with blood, heard its master''s call and flew swiftly towards him. This was Celestial Master Guiyuan''s War Armor, also one of the foundations of the Seek Dao Sect. Those in the Body Integration Realm who donned the armor could rival those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, its power unmatched. Celestial Master Guiyuan donning the War Armor seemed to transport him back to that era, a hundred thousand years ago, when the world was engulfed in the flames of war. Please begin, Grandmaster. You want me to strike first? Such arrogance from the younger generation! Celestial Master Guiyuan stomped fiercely, causing the earth to crack. He merged with the land, transforming into a titan that called forth wind and rain! As he and the earth became one, as long as he stood upon the land, an unending power would surge forth. This move had given the God Lord Si Lei considerable trouble! Yun Zhi lightly leaped, soaring tens of thousands of feet high, her expression unchanged, her jade fist clenched. The golden bell tied to her wrist jingled melodiously. Bang! Her fist hammered into the chest of the towering titan, who slowly toppled and shattered into pieces. Celestial Master Guiyuan reverted to his original size, lying on the ground, his eyes devoid of life. He was strong, but not strong enough to prevail. He recalled again those glorious days a hundred thousand years past when he fought valiantly through bloody battles, breaking through boundaries in the heat of combat to become a universally renowned master, laying the foundation for the establishment of the Five Great Immortal Sects thereafter. In those days, he called upon friends, overcoming countless insurmountable foes, filled with youthful exuberance. Was he to show restraint here, facing a junior? No! Celestial Master Guiyuan sprang up with a Kip Up. If he couldn''t beat Yun Zhi alone, then they would attack together. Vaste Sea, come aid me! Ah? Oh. Although unsure of Celestial Master Guiyuan''s intentions, the words of a Grandmaster were to be heeded, nonetheless. Vast Sea Daoist Lord obediently arrived at the battlefield, seeing the fervent fighting spirit in Celestial Master Guiyuan''s eyes. Both ancestors of the Seek Dao Sect, in that moment, they had a telepathic understanding, grasping each other''s thoughts without a need for words. Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s heart blazed with renewed hope! They were to conquer Yun Zhi, to restore the dignity of their seniors! Unity! Celestial Master Guiyuan activated the embryonic Unity Dao Fruit, uniting with Vast Sea Daoist Lord as one! The merging of two Semi-Immortals into one being unleashed power, elevating their realm to an inconceivable height! Vast Sea Daoist Lord had long known of the techniques possessed by Celestial Master Guiyuan, and today he truly comprehended the unfathomable strength of these methods! Now, they felt as though they were invincible! This was the power of unity, the power of collaboration! When people band together, their combined strength can cut through metalCthe idea that no enemy is unbeatable when united as one! Celestial Master Guiyuan often faced foes he could not vanquish, but he was never alone; he had trustworthy companions to whom he could entrust his back! Yun Zhi, do not hold back out of consideration for our status, go all out Cloud Falling Palm. The clouds above transformed into the shape of a palm. As the cloud palm descended, it pierced through the layers of the void, crashing down directly. BoomC As the dust settled, the unification dissolved, and the two ancestors lay at the center of a large crater, their eyes void of spirit. Chapter 1081 Chapter 1081: 1080 Chapter 1081: 1080 Lu Yang and his companion saw Celestial Master Guiyuan and Vast Sea Daoist Lord lying side by side in a huge pit, resembling corpses, and hurried over with a cry of alarm to attend to the old predecessors. Ancestors, are you two alright? Both the ancestors looked lifeless, unable to hear anything. That day, three ancestors from the Seek Dao Sect gathered together. On the same day, two of the three ancestors fell. Lu Yang and his companion cried as they lifted the two elders from the pit to the edge where they employed new techniques learned at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect to restore the terrain to its original state. Though the two ancestors had passed on, life had to go on, and the tasks at hand still needed to be completed. Second Boss, let me help you. If the second-in-command was working, it would make no sense for the third boss to just stand by and watch. Daoist Xiantian thought for a moment. Everything came at a price, so he couldn''t just spectate for nothing. Although the entire battle lasted only a few breaths, it was still a battle, so he, too, joined the effort to fill the pit as a price for watching. In later generations, unworthy descendants carried sand and soil past the bodies of the two elders, their bodies exposed to the wilderness, uncared forCa true reflection of the world''s cold reality. Ancestor, don''t involve me next time there''s a beating like this. Oh. The two ancestors lay on the ground for a while but finally regained their strength and stood up, their spirits revived. By the way, Ancestor, you possess a Dao Fruit Outline of Unity, right? Previously, Vast Sea Daoist Lord was influenced by the fiery zeal of Celestial Master Guiyuan, becoming rash and entertaining impractical ideas like defeating Yun Zhi. Now, having lain on the ground as if they were corpses for a while, this fervor had subsided, and they were back to normal. Right, what about it? Can you merge Spirit Stones together? Yes, ten low-grade Spirit Stones make a mid-grade Spirit Stone, and ten mid-grade Spirit Stones make a high-grade Spirit Stone. Then, can ten top-grade Spirit Stones be merged further? Vast Sea Daoist Lord took out ten top-grade Spirit Stones. Top-grade Spirit Stones are the highest quality among Spirit Stones, containing extremely pure spiritual essence, so much so that even high-level cultivators dare not use them repeatedly for cultivation. Celestial Master Guiyuan released a cyan-green light from his hands, which enveloped the ten top-grade Spirit Stones. The ten top-grade Spirit Stones reacted with each other, gathering, touching, and merging. After the light disappeared, a unique Spirit Stone appeared in the hands of Celestial Master Guiyuan. This Spirit Stone was crystal clear, virtually impossible to find if placed in water, and its quality far exceeded that of top-grade Spirit Stones, with frighteningly rich spiritual essence. It really worked. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord happily took the Spirit Stone and carefully placed it in a wooden box, which was lined with Ancestor Dragon Grass to display this unprecedented Spirit Stone. A gift for Xiao Ya was secured. All along the way, Vast Sea Daoist Lord had been reflecting on Chasing Moon True Person''s words. Xiao Ya, being born into the Long Clan, certainly wasn''t lacking in Spirit Stones, and his presumptuous gift of Spirit Stones truly wasn''t elegant. But this Spirit Stone was different; it was beyond the top-grade Spirit Stones. No matter how wealthy Xiao Ya was, she wouldn''t possess this Spirit Stone. Ancestor, does this Spirit Stone have a name? In terms of a name, let''s call it the Ultimate Spirit Stone; this is the limit for Spirit Stones. I feel that if it were to merge further, the Spirit Stone itself would not withstand it and would shatter. Then let''s call it the Ultimate Spirit Stone. Vast Sea Daoist Lord finally had a gift worth giving, and directly opened a Spatial Gate to transport himself to the East Sea. Ao Ya was still angry over there; he had to hurry and appease her. This junior is too formidable; we can''t defeat him. Celestial Master Guiyuan recalled the recent fightCit was a pure crush. Even when he had challenged Jiang Pingan, he hadn''t lost this miserably. Let''s find someone to practice with. If Chasing Moon is still alive, then those few should be alive too, right? Celestial Master Guiyuan decided to reconnect with old friends to salvage some confidence after his defeat. It''s done. Lu Yang filled in the last patch of earth, restoring the terrain to its original state, making it impossible for anyone to tell that a great battle had occurred here. Eldest Senior Sister, are you going to interrogate Si Lei God Lord? Lu Yang noticed Yun Zhi flying towards Captive Peak. Yes. Without the issue of Celestial Master Guiyuan, Yun Zhi had planned to conduct the interrogation on the spot. I''ll find some help to ensure that Si Lei God Lord confesses truthfully. In Captive Peak, Si Lei God Lord was listening to his good friend, Si Chen God Lord, introduce the prisoners of Captive Peak. With each name mentioned, his eyes twitched. Nightmare Supreme, Void Venerate, Master of All Laws these were immensely famous Semi-Immortals in later generations, even more renowned than him. These Semi-Immortals were actually imprisoned in this tiny Captive Peak. He had thought his capture by the Seek Dao Sect was bad luck, a coincidence, merely bumping into Celestial Master Guiyuan and Yun Mengmeng. Now, looking at it, this was no coincidence at all, but rather, the terrifying strength of the Seek Dao Sect. His gaze fell on the cell at the end of Captive Peak, where a middle-aged man with a goatee and a thin figure sat on a chair with his legs crossed. Just thinking of this person''s reputation made his scalp tingle. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Great Yu National Preceptor Guan Shanhai. Even immortals are imprisoned here! Si Chen said he was captured by Lu Yang, who seemed to be at the Spirit Transformation Stage but was actually an Ancient Immortal. The Great Yu National Preceptor was captured by a woman named Yun Zhi. A mere sect having two immortals, how terrifying is that? And they, the Great Qian, had no knowledge of this information! I see you Great Qian Cultivators aren''t that impressive either. The ancient texts hype up how formidable you are, but now I see, you''re just this. Master of All Laws said disdainfully. In his youth, he''d often been praised by his elders as having the capacity to match Great Qian God Lords. He disliked this comparison and believed he was stronger than the Great Qian God Lord. But that was merely his own belief; he couldn''t find the Great Qian God Lord to compete against him to prove his might. Now, he''d run into him in Captive Peak. What did you say? Say that again! Si Lei God Lord roared in anger, thinking you could spout nonsense just because you were famous in later generations? Master All Laws, that''s enough, Si Chen God Lord coldly spoke. Is he wrong though? I don''t think he''s wrong. You Great Qian Cultivators are just trash! Void Venerate said, although he was the one who ended the Great Yu Dynasty, he was still fundamentally a cultivator from Great Yu, so naturally, he sided with Great Yu. Void, it seems you weren''t convinced by our battle in Chunjiang City! Nightmare Supreme frowned displeasingly. He had watched Wu Yao establish the Great Yu Dynasty and couldn''t stand the sight of cultivators from the Great Yu Dynasty. Ridiculous, I clearly had the upper hand then. Were you hit silly by me? No wonder Great Qian fell; it''s full of fools! You Great Yu are nothing but a bunch of failures! Go ahead, say that again! I''ll say it ten more times if you want, failures, all failures! The feuding between the two great dynasties'' Semi-Immortals escalated as Body Integration Realm and Pass Tribulation Cultivators also joined the fray, verbally attacking each other''s dynasty. The scale of the battle involved five Semi-Immortals, over a dozen Pass Tribulation Cultivators, and nearly a hundred Body Integration Cultivators; it was second only to the founding wars. Enough, all of you shut up. Guan Shanhai, annoyed by the noise, snapped his newspaper shut with displeasure. Guan Shanhai, being the highest in cultivation level in Captive Peak, when he spoke, everyone immediately fell silent as if chilled to the bone. The Great Qian Dynasty is just a bunch of failures who only know how to enjoy the offerings of incense; what''s there to argue about with them? With these words, the cultivators from Great Yu erupted in cheers, while those from Great Qian quietly bowed their heads, not daring to contradict Guan Shanhai. Si Lei God Lord also bowed his head silently, clenching his teeth, feeling deeply humiliated. If only the Emperor and Lord Controller were here Chapter 1082 Chapter 1082: Chapter 1081: Great Yu Bullies Us, Great Qian Has No One! Chapter 1082: Chapter 1081: Great Yu Bullies Us, Great Qian Has No One! Just as the cultivators of Great Yu were cheering, celebrating that Guan Shanhai had supported them to victory, and the cultivators of Great Qian were enduring humiliation, and Captive Peak was in an uproar, Lu Yang silently appeared, and both sides instantly fell silent, not daring to speak any further. Following closely behind him was Eldest Senior Sister, and the prisoners at Captive Peak were so frightened that they immediately bowed their heads, not daring to meet Lu Yang''s gaze for fear of being targeted by this harbinger of calamity. Thanks to Lu Yang, they were able to enjoy highly nutritious medicinal food daily, followed by bloodletting. Why is it so quiet? Just now, Lu Yang could hear the clamor of these undisciplined prisoners from outside, but as he entered, the noise ceased abruptly, as if what he had heard earlier was an illusion. Let it go, these are trifles, not worth concerning about. Lu Yang opened the cell holding Si Lei God Lord, raised the Black Ancient Ring, and with a flash of dark light, captured Si Lei God Lord inside. Lu Yang and Yun Zhi also entered the Ancient Ring, leaving behind the prisoners looking at each other in bewilderment. Since when did Seek Dao Sect conduct interrogations inside a ring? That was not their usual practice. Guan Shanhai silently observed the Black Ancient Ring, instinctively feeling that this ring had an extraordinary origin. He was not skilled in refining, but Wu Yao was, and he had crafted the Green Peak Sword himself. Was this ancient ring an Immortal Artifact? Who crafted it? Could it be the legendary Yingtian Immortal? Inside the Ancient Ring''s small world, Lu Yang was about to say something, such as appealing for leniency, threatening with severity, conveying that there were plenty of ways to make him talk if he didn''t confess, or asking him to look at who was present. Before he could muster the right emotions, he saw Si Lei God Lord kneeling on the ground and earnestly speaking, Ask me, I will confess everything. You''re being honest about confessing huh? Lu Yang was just about to rehearse his speech when Si Lei God Lord''s first sentence disrupted his plans. Are all the cultivators of Great Qian this honest? Yun Zhi also rarely showed a hint of doubt; she had interrogated many but had never encountered someone so forthright. It seems I''m not needed? Only then did Si Lei God Lord notice a golden dragon circling in the sky, each scale as large as a mountain. The dragon transformed with a shake, turning into a handsome man exuding an impressive imperial aura. At the sight of the man, Si Lei God Lord couldn''t stop trembling; this was a fear rooted in the depths of the Dao Fruit Outline, stronger than any fear induced by an emperor''s rage. YiCYingtian Immortal He stammered out the name of the handsome man. Only his superior, Yingtian Immortal, who possessed the Tribulation Dao Fruit, could exert such oppressive presence! He was created to search for the trace of Yingtian Immortal, yet he had never imagined he would encounter Yingtian Immortal in such a situation. It seems we will have to trouble Senior Yingtian to prevent him from using the Dao Fruit Outline and order him to speak the truth. Lu Yang didn''t trust Si Lei God Lord and thought it best to use the power of Dao Fruit to suppress him. Upon using the Dao Fruit, it turned out Si Lei God Lord truly harbored no ill intentions; he was indeed eager to tell the truth. Regrettably, similar to the case of Si Chen God Lord, Si Lei God Lord was also under an incense restriction, unable to reveal the location of the Fairy Palace. Neither explicit nor implicit hints were allowed. All the Heaven and Earth Treasures, Spirit Stones, and magic artifacts he had accumulated were also stored in the Fairy Palace and out of reach, which Lu Yang found to be a significant pity. Do you have any last words? Considering Si Lei God Lord''s good attitude in admitting his wrongs, Lu Yang felt that if Si Lei God Lord had any requests, as long as they weren''t too excessive, he could fulfill them. Si Lei God Lord angrily slapped his thigh, increasingly frustrated by the recent events: Great Yu humiliates us of Great Qian as if we have no one capable. If the Emperor and Lord Controller were here, we would never have to suffer such indignities! The Emperor and Lord Controller had built their dynasty upon ruins; what a difficult and magnificent effort it was. Could Wu Yao and Guan Shanhai even compare? Their Great Qian power was undoubtedly the strongest wherever they went; did the National Preceptor of Great Yu really think he was something special? Uh, I''ll do my best. Lu Yang was somewhat troubled, as the request was indeed not something he could help with just by willing it. In the forbidden land of the Imperial Palace, two immortals of Great Xia faced off over a game of chess. The chessboard was a battlefield, with each black and white piece locked in deadly combat. Each move was heart-stopping, and the slightest misstep could lead to a total loss. Has Guiyuan emerged from some corner? Upon receiving this intelligence, Meng Junzi was so excited he couldn''t control himself and crushed the chessboard with a slap of his hand. Jiang Pingan looked at Meng Junzi with a resentful expression, wanting to pick up the hoe at his feet and give this shameless creature a smack. I was about to win! Soon after, Jiang Pingan revealed a content smile. It was indeed great news that Guiyuan was alive. When Celestial Master Guiyuan disappeared eighty thousand years ago, even when he used the Power of National Fate, he couldn''t find a trace of him and worried something unexpected had happened. I knew it. With his thick skin, he certainly couldn''t be dead. Before the two could even reflect on their old friend''s return, they saw a burly figure brazenly enter the Imperial Palace Forbidden Land and laugh heartily. Meng Junzi, I knew you, this sneaky thing, had become immortal. Come on, let''s have a practice match! After regaining his confidence by defeating Mister Tiankui, Celestial Master Guiyuan didn''t hesitate to drag the life-weary Mister Tiankui with him to challenge Meng Junzi. If it weren''t inconvenient for Chasing Moon True Person to come over, he would have wanted to drag him along too. Si Lei was captured by Seek Dao Sect? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was utterly astonished to hear this news. But when he thought about his own clone falling into Seek Dao Sect''s hands, it seemed reasonable that Si Lei God Lord couldn''t defeat them. Why are there fewer and fewer of our people? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord turned his head to ask the Lord Controller. In just a few short years, not a single one of the Four Ancient Immortals had been found. Instead, several Semi-Immortals had been lost. Even with the ability to create Dao Fruit Outlines through the faith of incense, Semi-Immortals were not that easy to come by. Could it be that the struggle of the Great Era has arrived? After a long thought, the Controller finally came up with an explanation. No, the ancient conflicts of the Great Era always started with young geniuses. Has this time''s Great Era struggle begun directly with Semi-Immortals? Perhaps the struggle of the Ancient Great Era has not yet ended? Explosions, series of explosions The figure seated on the throne of bones was focusing on a detail in the intelligence that few had paid attention to. The explosions that had left Celestial Master Guiyuan and Si Lei God Lord comatose. It sounds like the power of the explosions isn''t as great as the one at Western Paradise Temple, but apart from Immortal Artifacts, the only thing capable of causing continuous explosions would be the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! The person who conducted the explosions at Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect might possess the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! No, it''s not just a possibility, it''s a certainty! She also made her move at the Sword Tower, enduring Liu Ningxuan''s Silent Destruction Sword Technique; I thought what she had was a Dao Fruit Outline of the Vajra Lineage. It turns out what she possesses is the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! The figure''s tone grew increasingly excited. Ever since the Mysterious Immortal made their move at Western Paradise Temple, they had disappeared without a trace, and the figure had been searching for clues of the Mysterious Immortal to no avail. It was as if the Mysterious Immortal had evaporated from the mortal world. Now that the clue to the Immortal Dao Fruit had reappeared, how could he not be thrilled! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She claimed to be Yun Zhi at the Sword Tower? No, that''s not right, Yun Zhi isn''t that weak. But she must be related to Yun Zhi. This is going to be troublesome Chapter 1083 Chapter 1083: Chapter 1082: Polished It Up Chapter 1083: Chapter 1082: Polished It Up Senior Ying Tian, you''ve worked hard, Lu Yang returned the Black Ancient Ring to Laurel Fairy Palace. Yingtian Immortal looked at Lu Yang with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile, patted the shoulder of the junior he greatly valued, and showed a hearty smile, encouraging his cultivation. Little Friend Lu, your cultivation is progressing very quickly. You''ve reached the Spirit Transformation Late Stage. Just focus on your cultivation. When it''s time for you to breakthrough, I''ve got you covered, you''ll be absolutely safe! Lu Yang forced a smile, his shoulder aching from Yingtian Immortal''s pat, Senior Ying Tian, there''s no need for special treatment on my behalf. When I''m cultivating, I''ve always believed that one cannot take shortcuts in cultivation. Yingtian Immortal was utterly surprised, feeling that Lu Yang was being too formal, What are you talking about? You are the immortal life-saver, it''s only right for me to look after you. Let''s just forget it, I''m afraid others will see and think you''re being unfair, damaging your reputation. For instance, I have a very close friend named Meng Jingzhou. Our relationship is very strong, we share both good fortune and hardships. When he heard of your deeds, he greatly admired you. Actually, he has some fate with you as well. When we found the ''Immortal''s Quotations'' in the Twin River Secret Realm, it wasn''t just me who saw the record; Meng Jingzhou saw it too. It''s just that this record contains the world''s essence and subtleties of the great Dao, it is far too profound. After reading it, Meng Jingzhou only exclaimed ''I don''t understand it.'' I''m worried that if he knows you''re treating me differently, it will affect his image of you in his heart. Lu Yang spoke earnestly, with every word considered for Yingtian Immortal. Oh, is that so? Yingtian Immortal''s eyes flashed coldly for a moment, then he showed a kind smile. Rest assured, Little Friend Lu, I have always been fair in my dealings. I will certainly treat you and your brother the same. I''m relieved to hear you say that. With Yingtian Immortal''s support, Lu Yang was set for success. He wouldn''t have to worry about his tribulation being too easy. Even when successful, Lu Yang did not forget his promise to say some good words about Meng Jingzhou in front of Yingtian Immortal, trying to help him however he could. When Celestial Master Guiyuan returned to the Sect, Lu Yang immediately sought him out and was shocked by his injuries. Ancestor, your injuries Celestial Master Guiyuan''s face was a patchwork of bruises, clearly showing signs of a lopsided battle. Celestial Master Guiyuan waved his hand dismissively, Don''t mention it. After that Meng Junzi''s ascension, he indeed has some skills. He''s different from before his ascension C much more difficult to deal with, truly unmatched. Lu Yang''s mouth twitched, thinking that it would be absurd for a Great Cultivator to be able to defeat an Immortal. Little Lu, you were saying you wanted to hear about the events of the Seek Dao Sect from a hundred thousand years ago? Yes. Now we have a means of propaganda called newspapers, so I was thinking, now that you have come into the world, we could promote you and our Seek Dao Sect. Promoting our Sect, that''s a great idea. Celestial Master Guiyuan immediately agreed upon hearing this. He had a favorable impression of Lu Yang. When I was managing our Sect, I had thought about promoting it too, but I''m not articulate and couldn''t do it well. We also lacked someone with your talents back then. Outsiders would always mistakenly think our Sect was a nest of the Demon Path, leading to misunderstandings. Eventually, I stopped promoting altogether. A hundred thousand years ago let me think, we would have to start from the death of the last Emperor Yu, and the fall of the Great Yu Dynasty. Previously, Celestial Master Guiyuan had seen his life flash before his eyes after being punched by Yun Zhi, with the echoes of memories from a hundred thousand years ago resounding in his mind. Now that Lu Yang asked, Celestial Master Guiyuan did not need long to recount that period of history. Before the collapse of the Great Yu Dynasty, there were already signs of chaos, and it only worsened after its fall, Seeing the world in such disarray, I found the perfect opportunity to make a name for myself, so I chose to descend the mountain and seek adventure. Just my luck, I had not adventured for long before my Storage Ring was stolen, leaving me without a single Spirit Stone on my person. I also happened to encounter two Great Cultivators fighting, moving mountains and draining seas, throwing me into such confusion I couldn''t even tell where I was. So I stopped whoever passed by, wanting to find out where I was. If they could take me along on their way, even better. Then I met Chasing Moon, Tiankui, and the other two, but I must''ve looked in rough shape because they mistook me for a highway robber and started fighting with me. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I suppose it''s true that no acquaintance is made without a fight. After we cleared up the misunderstanding, Chasing Moon and his company found me agreeable and agreed to let me join them in making our mark in this troubled time. Later, we did indeed make some name for ourselves, and we also made the acquaintance of Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan. Although the five of us aspired to end the chaos, we knew we weren''t capable of controlling the entire Central Continent, only Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan were. In the end, after all the strife in the Central Continent, only the Meng Family and the Jiang Family remained as the main forces. You already know the outcomeCJiang Pingan established the Great Xia. As Celestial Master Guiyuan narrated, Lu Yang fervently penned everything down, completing his notes once Celestial Master Guiyuan finished his tale. In those chaotic years, with conflict raging ceaselessly, Guiyuan, penniless but determined to achieve great things, sought kindred spirits. He chanced upon Chasing Moon True Person and his four companions. At that time, martial valor was esteemed by all, and through combat, Chasing Moon True Person and his four companions recognized the intentions of Guiyuan. Thus, the five forged friendships and ventured to make their mark upon the world. As five esteemed figures in a time of upheaval, they attained significant influence. Although they harbored ambitions to unify the world and bring an end to the chaos, they admitted to their limited capabilities, withdrawing from the struggle and leaving the battle for supremacy to the Meng and Jiang families, in hopes of bringing the chaos to an early close. Master, please review this, Lu Yang presented the manuscript to Celestial Master Guiyuan, This is the general idea, I just polished it a bit, and it will be further refined before publishing. After reviewing the manuscript, Celestial Master Guiyuan was full of question marks. He felt that what Lu Yang had written seemed different from his own story, yet upon closer reflection, he realized it was all based on what he had said. Quite good. He decided to leave the task to the professional and not to interfere. A month had passed since the battle at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, and the news of Celestial Master Guiyuan''s reappearance in the Cultivation World quickly spread. Cultivation Monthly, with Lu Yang handling the editorial, produced a special edition to extensively promote the great exploits of Celestial Master Guiyuan. The news of Celestial Master Guiyuan''s return was first known by High-Level Cultivators, with average cultivators and ordinary mortals learning about it not quite as quickly. Thanks to Cultivation Monthly, common cultivators and ordinary mortals became familiar with the events. The monthly paper not only chronicled the events from ten thousand years ago but also told of how Celestial Master Guiyuan was inadvertently trapped in a temporal rift, and how, after escaping, he risked his own safety to battle God Lord Si Lei and rescue the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect. It was only because of Celestial Master Guiyuan''s intervention that the sect did not suffer casualties, only some material losses. Everyone marveled at the power of the Seek Dao Sect, with two of its ancestors united, a sect with two Semi-Immortals, unparalleled in glory. Among the populace, other rumors about Celestial Master Guiyuan also circulated, such as his fierce battle with Meng Junzi and his defeat by Meng Junzi. However, these stories were not recorded in Cultivation Monthly and were likely just martial world gossip, not to be taken as fact. The public was exceedingly intrigued by this Semi-Immortal. As soon as the monthly was published, it sold out instantly, and Guan Shanhai had to work overtime in prison to print more copies. Guan Shanhai was busy, and the prisoners on Captive Peak did not dare to speak, fearing they would disturb the Immortal, resulting in a temporary silence. Chasing Moon True Person lay on a chair made of piled snow, examining the edition of the paper three times over, yet it didn''t match his memory of events from a hundred thousand years ago. Why not have Lu Yang marry into our Fairy Palace? Our Fairy Palace could really use a talent like him. Chapter 1084 Chapter 1084: Chapter 1083: Accidentally Let It Slip Chapter 1084: Chapter 1083: Accidentally Let It Slip Laurel Fairy Palace also has Immortal Palace Monthly, but its sales have always fallen short of Cultivation Monthly. Chasing Moon True Person thought that if Lu Yang married into their Fairy Palace, the Immortal Palace Monthly would definitely become a bestseller. Even though the Fairy Palace was teeming with talent, it always lacked cultivators with Lu Yang''s flexible thinking. However, this idea was just a fleeting thought. Chasing Moon True Person felt that with Lu Yang''s capabilities, even if he did marry into the Fairy Palace, he would probably cause so much commotion that he''d end up merging the Fairy Palace into the Seek Dao Sect. Who would want to merge with Guiyuan''s crude Sect and devalue themselves? Old Meng has some good news, huh? Lu Yang came to find Meng Jingzhou to share the cheerful news as soon as he finished up with the newspaper business. Meng Jingzhou, stripped to the waist, was practicing boxing with his Dharma Aspect and ended up breathless and soaked with sweat, which caught Lu Yang by surprise. My goodness, do you cultivate without clothes under broad daylight! Lu Yang remembered that Young Master Meng used to be quite particular. Now, how had he become like this? The declining moral standards of society were a bad influence and shameful to associate with. It''s just that I sweat too much when cultivating, and it''s very uncomfortable with clothes on. Besides, my Dharma Aspect is dressed, so what''s wrong with me being shirtless? Meng Jingzhou pointed to the neatly dressed Dharma Aspect above his head, defending himself with confidence. Out with it, what good news would make you think of me? Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang warily, judging from his experience that the ''good news'' Lu Yang spoke of might not actually be good news. It''s really good news. I met Yingtian Immortal and boldly put in some good words for you in front of him. He said he would treat everyone equally and treat you the same way he treats me during the Pass Tribulation. Good brother! Meng Jingzhou felt inwardly ashamed, having wrongly doubted Old Lu. Old Lu was so considerate for his sake, and he had still doubted Old Lu''s character. Oh, that''s not right, Old Lu''s character did warrant suspicion, but not this time. But Lu Yang hesitated, wondering whether to reveal more. But what? Meng Jingzhou''s heart skipped a beat. Could there be some unexpected twist? Never mind; I won''t say it. Come on, just spit it out. Seeing Old Meng persistently inquiring, Lu Yang felt he couldn''t keep it to himself any longer: But when I mentioned ''Immortal''s Quotations,'' saying you didn''t understand it, Yingtian Immortal didn''t say much, but from the look in his eyes, he seemed to be displeased with your action. ''Immortal''s Quotations,'' what is that? Have I read it? When Lu Yang mentioned this, Meng Jingzhou was initially confused, then remembered where he had heard the term. In the Twin River Secret Realm, he found the study of Fairy Eternity. In the study, there was a copy of Immortal''s Quotations, but it was written in Ancient Language, which he couldn''t understand. Why did you bring that up! Meng Jingzhou grew anxious. If he had upset Yingtian Immortal, wouldn''t he be in for a tougher time during his Pass Tribulation? It slipped out accidentally. Look, here I am to make amends, Lu Yang said with an embarrassed smile, feeling that it was not too late for damage control. How do you plan to make amends? Like thisCI''ve always said I''d teach you Ancient Language but haven''t had the chance. I might as well take this opportunity to teach you. As he spoke, Lu Yang pulled out a small packet from his bosom, opened it, and took out a book from within, handing it over to Meng Jingzhou with a serious expression, as if completing some ritual. Once you learn Ancient Language, you will be able to understand ''Immortal''s Quotations'' by yourself. Brilliant idea! Meng Jingzhou took the Quotations, feeling its weighty significance. The handwritten record of the words of the Four Ancient Immortals by Fairy Eternity was undoubtedly a priceless treasure, coveted by Immortals if they were to see it. Three months later, Lu Yang received a special invitation. Second-in-command, look, this is a letter from the Spirit Chef Alliance for you! Yun Mengmeng waved the envelope excitedly. Though she didn''t know what the Spirit Chef Alliance was, the name alone told her there must be lots of delicious food involved. Spirit Chef Alliance? Lu Yang had heard of it, an organization made up of the top spirit chefs in the world. As the saying goes, delicious food knows no borders, so the spirit chefs of the Alliance came from all over the Cultivation World, except for the Buddha Country. What does the Spirit Chef Alliance want to send me a letter for? Lu Yang wondered to himself, given that he couldn''t cook. The only time he ever tried cooking was when Fairy Eternity possessed him and he made a dish for Qiu Jin''an, putting in twenty seconds of salt. And then, thanks to his master''s promotion, it turned into Qiu Jin''an excitedly pounded the table asking who made the dish. Surely they wouldn''t invite him to join the Spirit Chef Alliance over that, would they? It must be because I possessed you once, and people mistook you for having the talent of a spirit chef, Fairy Eternity said smugly. Genius, it seems, could be recognized even through possession. However, she didn''t recommend that Lu Yang join the Spirit Chef Alliance. After all, what was her status? The Ancestor of Spirit ChefCwhy would she need to join the Alliance to prove herself? Lu Yang opened the envelope and quickly read through it, relieved that he didn''t have to agonize over whether to join the Spirit Chef Alliance or not. It turns out they''re organizing a Spirit Chef Competition and inviting me to cover it. The whole world knew that Lu Yang had created the Cultivation Monthly, and all articles, whether written by him or not, had to be approved by him. The Spirit Chef Alliance invited Lu Yang, not to compete but to promote the competition. I remember the canteen used to qualify for the competition, too. But since some senior brother argued with a judge, blinded by rage, and knocked them out with a fried dough stick, the Sect''s eligibility to compete was revoked. Lu Yang couldn''t recall who had told him, but it was definitely a thing that had happened. Lu Yang felt it didn''t matter whether the canteen entered the competition or not, as they couldn''t win anyway. Eh, but I heard the canteen won a competition before, even got first place, Yun Mengmeng questioned, puzzled. Lu Yang sighed, It did win a competition, but not a Spirit Chef Competition. It was a Refining Competition. It''s all competitions; it''s about the same. Second-in-command, shall we go? Yun Mengmeng didn''t discriminate between competitions. She had good teeth and didn''t struggle to eat the canteen''s food, thinking the cooking level was quite high. Lu Yang was a bit conflicted. He knew nothing about spirit chefs; what was he supposed to report on? Let''s go, let''s go, let''s go! Yun Mengmeng''s eyes brimmed with hope as she looked at Lu Yang with her large, watery eyes, shining brightly. With every let''s go, she edged closer to Lu Yang. Looking into Yun Mengmeng''s hopeful eyes, Lu Yang couldn''t bring himself to say no. Alright, let''s go. Last time Yun Mengmeng wanted to go to the Buddha Country, she was dissuaded by the hazy folks of that place. Taking her to the Spirit Chef Competition would make up for that. Yay, long live the Second-in-command! Yun Mengmeng cheered, excited about the prospect of indulging in the delicious food at the Spirit Chef Competition. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait, saying ''long live the Second-in-command'' might shorten your life. Yun Mengmeng realized her mistake; the Second-in-command was certainly stronger than her and destined to become Immortal. It wasn''t appropriate to use long live to describe him. Immortality to the Second-in-command! Lu Yang didn''t know whether to laugh or cry as the beautiful girl shouted for his eternal life, her eyes filled with admiration. To outsiders, it might look like cult followers greeting their master. Alright already, let''s not dwell on eternal life. Let''s get ready and go. Chapter 1085 Chapter 1085: Chapter 1084 Ancestor of Spirit Chef Yingtian Immortal Chapter 1085: Chapter 1084 Ancestor of Spirit Chef Yingtian Immortal After reporting his whereabouts to Eldest Senior Sister and Dai Bufan, Lu Yang left the Fourth Housekeeper to watch over the Sect and the first three Housekeepers headed to the location of the Spirit Chef Competition. The Spirit Chef Competition was held in Demon City, the imperial capital of the Demon Nation. It was said that Zhu Tian himself had extended an invitation to the Spirit Chef Alliance, hoping that by doing so, the world would come to know Demon City. Having learned from the experience of trekking and flying to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect last time, Lu Yang chose to travel by flying boat this time, accompanied by Yun Mengmeng to the Great Xia Border. The journey was uneventful, except for Yun Mengmeng who would often exclaim loudly while on the flying boat, pulling Lu Yang to look at this and that, attracting much attention. Sister Mengmeng, it can''t be your first time going out, can it? You seem very excited, Lu Yang said helplessly as people around them were watching. Over the years, Yun Mengmeng hadn''t always stayed at the Seek Dao Sect; she would often go out to search for delicious food and have a great time. Although it''s not the first time I''ve gone out, it''s the first time going out with the Second-in-command, said Yun Mengmeng with a giggle. Previously, she had tried to get Xiao Zhi to go out and play, but Xiao Zhi had outright refused. This time, she finally had company. Lu Yang shook his head with a smile, knowing that going out with another person indeed felt different from going out alone. After all, with Fairy Eternity residing in his Spiritual Space, he would never know what it felt like to travel alone. Then, the two crossed over the Great Xia Border and entered the Demon Territory. Lu Yang had been to the Demon Territory several times before; each visit to the Demon Territory included a trip to Demon City, so he knew the way well. The two took the Sword Washing Pool and headed straight for Demon City. Second-in-command, would you like some beef jerky? Yun Mengmeng asked, holding a bag of beef jerky. To prepare for the trip, she had purchased a heap of things from the cafeteria to munch on along the way. Lu Yang took the beef jerky and extended his index finger, which gathered Sword Qi. With a fierce chop, the beef jerky and the Sword Qi both snapped in two. Lu Yang handed the two pieces of beef jerky back to Yun Mengmeng. I have bad teeth. You could try infusing your teeth with Sword Qi so you can chew it, Yun Mengmeng sincerely suggested. Forget it, you eat it. Replying to sincerity with sincerity, Lu Yang also earnestly refused Yun Mengmeng''s suggestion. We''ve arrived. After some time flying, the Sword Washing Pool descended near Demon City. Lu Yang''s appearance caused quite a stir; by now, he was well-known, his reputation shining bright as the midday sun. Is this Fellow Daoist Lu Yang in person? one person exclaimed upon seeing Lu Yang, quickly walking over in long strides. And you are? The Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance, Liu Xing. So you''re Elder Liu Xing. Before coming, Lu Yang had obtained information about the Spirit Chef Alliance from Elder Brother Dai. This Liu Xing was one of the three Vice Alliance Hierarchs, with a Cultivation Level at the Integration Late Stage. I dare not claim to be your elder. Liu Xing repeatedly waved his hand in humility. Although he was uncertain about how much of Talent Lu''s rumored skill was true, even if he lacked skill, the title of founder of Cultivation Monthly was not to be taken lightly. And who might this be? Liu Xing noticed the stunningly beautiful woman standing beside Lu Yang and was slightly startled; he found it somewhat difficult to discern her Cultivation Level. My friend. Lu Yang did not elaborate on introducing Yun Mengmeng. Using her real name would directly match the name of the Heavenly Court Sect Master and calling her Yun Zhi was even less appropriate. Ah, a friend of Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, surely also a person of profound knowledge and extraordinary talent. Please, both of you follow me into Demon City. Entering Demon City, Lu Yang glanced at the resplendent palace atop the Demon City Sacred Mountain. That is the Demon Emperor''s palace, does Fellow Daoist Lu Yang have an interest? Liu Xing asked with a smile. The Demon Emperor, oh you mean Zhu Tian. Liu Xing''s sudden mention of the Demon Emperor caught Lu Yang off guard. Not interested, Lu Yang shook his head repeatedly. Why would he have any interest in the Demon Emperor''s palace? Whenever he visited Demon City, he didn''t go anywhere else but straight to the palace to find Zhu Tian. However, to Liu Xing, it wasn''t so simple. The Demon Emperor''s palace was such a mysterious place, how could anyone not be interested? If Fellow Daoist Lu Yang is interested, I can get in touch with friends in the Demon Emperor''s palace, and you should be able to enter. Really, there''s no need. Lu Yang couldn''t help but smile. He was familiar only with Zhu Tian''s palace; in contrast, he was not well acquainted with Demon City as a whole. Every time he came to Demon City, he found significant changes. Under Zhu Tian''s guidance, the city as a whole displayed an architectural style that blended the wildness of the Demon Race with the civilization of the Human race. Especially, since Zhu Tian himself was a master of architecture, the blueprints of Demon City designed by him had tremendous artistic value. Anyone who came to Demon City would marvel at its majestic splendor. Such a beautiful place, Yun Mengmeng exclaimed in amazement, the architectural style of Demon City was unlike any other place. Walking the streets of Demon City, one rarely saw members of the Demon Race in their true form. Most had transformed into human shapes, retaining only a small part of their demonic features, such as ears and tails. There were also some whose attire was distinctly different from that of the Demon Territory. These are Spirit Chefs and Quasi-Spirit Chefs from Great Xia, the East Sea, and the Extreme Northern Lands. Quasi-Spirit Chef? They are Cultivators preparing for the Spirit Chef exam, Liu Xing explained with a smile. Only those Cultivators who pass the Spirit Chef exam are recognized as Spirit Chefs by the Spirit Chef Alliance, and the Alliance issues a certificate of proof. And some Cultivators, despite their culinary skills, have not passed the Spirit Chef Alliance exam; they are considered Quasi-Spirit Chefs. Only the true Spirit Chefs are eligible to participate in the Spirit Chef competition. Thus, before the competition begins, the Alliance will organize a Spirit Chef examination so that the Quasi-Spirit Chefs who pass can also join the competition. This is it. The Spirit Chef Alliance arranged the most luxurious inn in Demon City for Lu Yang, located in the city''s center. Right in front of the inn stood a statue of the Demon Emperor C a round and headless Zhu Tian, completely red and winged, towering several dozen feet high, very conspicuous, one of the unique landmarks of Demon City. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By the way, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, do you two need one room or two? Liu Xing quietly sent a message to Lu Yang. Of course, we need two rooms, Lu Yang rolled his eyes, Liu Xing must have misunderstood something. After arranging accommodations, Liu Xing took out two Jade Scrolls: The Jade Scrolls contain the detailed schedule of activities, to better arrange your time. Then, may the Yingtian Immortal bless you both. Hold on, Yingtian Immortal? Lu Yang was about to offer some courteous words, but he couldn''t let this comment go. Does Fellow Daoist Lu Yang not know? The Yingtian Immortal is the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, the only Immortal Cook. It is said that eating the food of Yingtian Immortal can induce intoxication, as if entering an Immortal Realm, it also makes one forget their mortal past, like dreams and illusions. The effects are endless, beyond our comprehension, Liu Xing explained. It is said that Yingtian Immortal''s food is not of the Mortal World, and thus, cannot be contained in mortal vessels. Even kitchenware like pots and pans must be personally crafted by the Yingtian Immortal. Furthermore, historical records indicate that the other three immortals were willing to wait over a hundred years just to eat Yingtian Immortal''s cooking, which signifies the extent of its extraordinary taste. Chapter 1086 Chapter 1086: Chapter 1085: Found a Good Relationship Chapter 1086: Chapter 1085: Found a Good Relationship It is said that the Yingtian Immortal General compiled all his cooking skills into a book and named it the ''Complete Culinary Compendium.'' Unfortunately, the ''Complete Culinary Compendium'' has long since disappeared in the long river of history, which is utterly heartbreaking. The chief alchemist of the Elixir Brewing Alliance, Qingyun Zi, did find a rubbings copy of the ''Complete Culinary Compendium,'' but according to the records of the rubbings, what was produced was not food, but poison. We suspect that someone was envious of Yingtian Immortal''s talent and deliberately created a fake book to tarnish Yingtian Immortal''s reputation! Liu Xing said indignantly. Lu Yang subconsciously touched his identity jade, feeling as if the original ''Complete Culinary Compendium'' was inside it. If he took it out, it would probably be considered a counterfeit. When Liu Xing spoke of Yingtian Immortal, his eyes filled with admiration and sincerity. Before, Lu Yang had not interacted with genuine Spirit Chefs. Now, seeing this, he realized that Yingtian Immortal''s status in the world of Spirit Chefs was terrifyingly high. Lu Yang didn''t need to guess to know that the title of Ancestor of Spirit Chefs being attributed to Yingtian Immortal was a result of altering history; it was supposed to be Fairy Eternity who was the true Ancestor of Spirit Chefs. Although Yingtian Immortal was likely pleased to be praised by later generations, it was highly probable that he would not want the title of Ancestor of Spirit Chefs. Moreover, it was highly likely that Yingtian Immortal wouldn''t want Lu Yang to know he held such a title. Vice Alliance Hierarch, you''re harming me. Why are you telling me all this! After sending Liu Xing away, Fairy Eternity floated out, boasting proudly in front of Lu Yang about her renown. Little Yang heard it, right? My status in the Spirit Chef world is universally acknowledged. The Chief Housekeeper is so amazing! Yun Mengmeng praised Fairy Eternity on the side, surprised that the most incredible Immortal Cook she had been searching for all over the world was actually the Chief Housekeeper! Come to think of it, why had she never eaten food made by the Chief Housekeeper? Could it be because she hadn''t contributed enough to the Immortal Lineage? Yun Mengmeng resolved to continue contributing to the Immortal Lineage. Yun Mengmeng was extremely fond of her identity as the third boss of the Immortal Lineage. Her granny had said that the outside world was full of scheming and deceit, and advised her to be cautious as a priority. She didn''t see the outside world as bad as her granny described; at least, their Immortal Lineage was unified and harmonious. Fairy is so amazing, Lu Yang complimented Fairy Eternity insincerely. Take a break. Lu Yang yawned and lazily lay on the bed, exhausted from piloting the Sword Washing Pool all the way. Earlier, in the presence of outsiders, Lu Yang had to put on a majestic display befitting a genius. Now that it was just his own people, he could drop the act. It had to be said, the Spirit Chef Alliance took great care of Lu Yang''s affairs. The room they arranged for him was the best, and the Gathering Spirit Array made of high-grade spirit stones was more than enough even for an Integration Period Cultivator to use. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just by lying there, absorbing the spiritual energy, Lu Yang could alleviate his fatigue. He placed the jade scroll on his forehead and gained a general understanding of the Spirit Chef competition. The current phase was the preparation stage of the competition. In seven days, there would be a Spirit Chef exam, and only after the exam would the real Spirit Chef competition begin. All Spirit Chefs wanted to showcase their culinary skills in this contest and prove themselves. Thus, from the preparatory phase of the competition, there would be Spirit Chefs setting up stalls on the streets or temporarily renting shops to sell their delicacies. As a result, not only spirit stones but gourmands from all over the world would rush to participate, creating a grand event. No wonder Xiao Zhu wants to host the Spirit Chef competition in Demon City. It''s a great opportunity to boost its reputation. Despite Demon City''s fame, after all, the reputation of the Demon Territory wasn''t very good, and people who knew about Demon City''s existence dared not visit it. Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline surely is fitting for managing a country, Lu Yang mused. With the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline in hand, Zhu Tian didn''t have to worry about his subordinates defying his will; he could enforce his will resolutely. This was precisely why the Demon Territory had developed so rapidly over the years. Second-in-command, do you want to go out for a walk? I saw many delicious things being sold by the roadside when I arrived. No, too tired, Lu Yang just wanted to lie down. Knock knock knock. Suddenly, there came a knocking at the door. Who is it! Yun Mengmeng raised the beef jerky cautiously, ready to stab with it if the visitor meant harm. It''s me. Recognizing the familiar voice, Lu Yang got up from the bed, Go open the door. Yun Mengmeng opened the door and saw a man in a black robe standing outside, mysterious in demeanor and clearly up to no good. The man in the black robe stepped into the room and took off his hood. Nation Master Zhu, long time no see, Lu Yang stood up to greet him. Brother Lu is joking. I''m nowhere near worthy of being called a king. If you think highly of me, just call me Little Zhu. Zhu Tian wouldn''t dare put on airs in front of Lu Yang; Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi called him Senior Brother, Immortal Eternity lived inside his body, and the Yingtian Immortal had said he thought highly of Lu Yang, addressing him as a young friend. In other words, Lu Yang''s stature was on par with that of an Ancient Immortal, so calling him a big brother was a bargain, really. Is this Zhu Tian? Yun Mengmeng put away the beef jerky, looked back and forth between the statue of Zhu Tian''s true form outside the window, and the human-shaped Zhu Tian. It''s the Second-in-command who is amazing. Others come to Demon City at most to visit the Demon Emperor''s statue, but as soon as the Second-in-command arrives, the Demon Emperor himself comes over. And who''s this? Yun Mengmeng, said Lu Yang. Zhu Tian was one of their own; there was nothing to hide. Zhu Tian was shocked, his body shuddering. Wasn''t Yun Mengmeng the Heavenly Court Sect Master, that Immortal who initiated an immortal battle in the East Sea and emerged victorious? Could it really be her? Does Brother Lu always have the company of an Immortal when he goes out?! No, it''s not like that. The Heavenly Court Sect Master is my Eldest Senior Sister. She and Yun Mengmeng are good sisters. Wanting to help Yun Mengmeng make a name for herself, she borrowed her name for a bit. A sister of an Immortal? That status is certainly much higher than his own. What brings Nation Master Zhu here? With an ingratiating smile, Zhu Tian said, Well, I heard from my subordinates that Brother Lu had come to Demon City. I have some stature here in Demon City, so I thought I''d fulfill the host''s duty and extend some hospitality to Brother Lu. The moment he heard that Lu Yang had arrived, Zhu Tian immediately set out to greet him, wanting to show his sincerity. Zhu Tian glanced around the room, noting the furnishings were far inferior to his own and the Gathering Spirit Array was average at best. Brother Lu, if you don''t mind, how about you honor my Imperial Palace with a visit? It''s somewhat better than here. Consider it your own home, it''s much more comfortable to live in. Lu Yang waved his hand, declining Zhu Tian''s kind offer, I prefer to keep a low profile. Let''s skip staying at your Imperial Palace; I like it just fine here. I didn''t think it through, Zhu Tian admitted. Hey Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, did you see those dancing girls at the door? They''re so pretty, all kinds of races represented. Looks like they''re being presented as gifts to someone. Vice Alliance Hierarch Liu Xing returned, noticing the open door and walked straight in, talking about what he had just seen. Lu Yang and the Demon Emperor both turned to look at Liu Xing, whose voice trailed off to a whisper. Are you really not interested in taking a tour of the Imperial Palace, Daoist friend? I''ve sorted out the connections, in the Imperial Kitchen, uh, it seems you''ve already made some good connections Chapter 1087 Chapter 1087: Chapter 1086: Feeling Good About Oneself Chapter 1087: Chapter 1086: Feeling Good About Oneself Liu Xing chuckled wryly, looking at Lu Yang and the Demon Emperor Zhu Tian, feeling that he had unintentionally stumbled upon a very serious matter. That was the Demon Emperor Zhu Tian, the lord of hundreds of millions of the Demon Race. Although he himself was an Integration Period Cultivator, standing before the Demon Emperor, he was as insignificant as an ant, easily crushed at will. If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave first, Liu Xing said with a compensatory smile, backing out of the room. Stop, the Demon Emperor Zhu Tian spoke indifferently, activating the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline and leaving a branding on Liu Xing''s Lingtai. You must not mention our meeting to anyone. Liu Xing''s eyes were vacant, and he monotonously responded with a Yes, walking out of the inn and regaining his senses. Are there dancing girls? Yun Mengmeng, with a strip of beef jerky in her mouth, peeked through the threshold, and indeed, she saw many Demon Race dancing girls in the hallway, all of whom retained some characteristics of the Demon Race, but none of whom Yun Mengmeng recognized. Indeed, there are quite a lot of people at the Second-in-command''s door. Zhu Tian was sweating profusely. He had always wanted to establish a connection with Lu Yang but didn''t know what to offer, so he cultivated a group of maid girls. This time, thinking he finally had the chance to give Brother Lu the dancing girls he had raised for him, he didn''t expect Lu Yang to bring Yun Mengmeng with him on this visit. I was worried that Brother Lu might not be accustomed to life in Demon City, so I took the liberty of finding a few clever maids for you, he said. Thank you for the kind offer, Nation Master Zhu, but I''m used to having my peace and quiet. It would be best if you take the girls back, Lu Yang replied. All right. Seeing that Lu Yang didn''t make a big deal out of this matter, Zhu Tian let out a sigh of relief. Actually, the reason I''ve come to see Brother Lu is that I have a question, something that has always puzzled me. It''s just I never found the right opportunity to ask, Zhu Tian said. What''s the issue? Zhu Tian sat up straight, earnestly seeking Lu Yang''s advice. Seeing this, Lu Yang couldn''t help feeling apprehensive, secretly guessing what Zhu Tian was about to ask him. Have you noticed, Brother Lu, that before I awoke, there were no rumors of Semi-Immortals in the Cultivation World, and both Great Qian and Great Yu factions were in hiding. But since I awoke, Semi-Immortals have started to appear, one after another, and even several unexpected Immortals have emerged! Do you think it''s possible that my emergence triggered the start of a Great Era of strife? Considering what you''ve said, it does seem to be the case, Lu Yang admitted. He had not thought about this before, but now, with Zhu Tian''s remark, it seemed Zhu Tian might indeed be the source of it all. After Zhu Tian''s revival, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi appeared one after another, and both Great Yu and Great Qian also rushed to show themselves. So, Brother Lu, you also think so? Zhu Tian had always felt that he was no ordinary person. He was first among the Immortals, second only to Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, and his awakening in this era could not just be a coincidence; it must signify something. Receiving Lu Yang''s affirmation, Zhu Tian became even more certain of his view. After sending Zhu Tian off, the feeling of exhaustion that Lu Yang experienced nearly vanished. Sister Mengmeng, shall we take a stroll? Let''s do it! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Mengmeng, who had been lying on the bed making a big character shape, suddenly sprang up from it. Considering his current high profile, knowing that he would be recognized if he went out, Lu Yang put on a mask, altering his appearance. Speaking of which, this mask was given by the Di Jiang Clan. The mask provided by the Di Jiang Clan was indeed very useful. As soon as they stepped outside, they were greeted by a delicious scent, and without needing a map, they could follow the aroma to the main venue of the Spirit Chef competition. Walking through two streets, they arrived at the market where small carts were everywhere. Spirit Chefs demonstrated their skills, using this opportunity to promote their culinary philosophies. These Spirit Chefs came from all corners of the world. The one with the lowest Cultivation Level was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, while the highest were at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but no matter how high their status in the outside world, here, they were just street food stall owners. To call them street food stalls was not entirely accurate, after all, one wouldn''t expect a street food stall to battle with a Demon Beast, adhering to the principle of ''kill-before-you-eat.'' The Divinity Transformation Stage three-eyed cow demon kept rubbing its hooves against the ground and with a bellow, charged at the street food stall owner. The street food stall owner remained calm in the face of danger, clenching his fists; his muscles swelled, bursting his clothes at the seams, and surprisingly, he overpowered the three-eyed cow demon in the contest of strength! He shook his arms forcefully, hurling the three-eyed cow demon into the sky, then pulled out a gleaming bone knife from behind his waist, which was different from ordinary bone knives because its handle was golden. The snack stand owner leapt high into the air, rising to the level of the cow demon: Bone Knife Technique! Swish, swish, swishC The snack stand owner''s knife skills were so exquisite that one could only see the afterimages, and in the blink of an eye, the cow demon was stripped down to its skeleton, the snowflake-like slices of beef neatly arranged on a plate. The food enthusiasts watching around burst into cheers. What a skillful knife technique! Beautiful! To have refined the ordinary bone knife technique to such a level of perfection, could he be the famous Golden Knife Master? The golden bone knife, it must be him! Lu Yang also saw a Spirit Chef pounding a turtle shell with his fists until it cracked into pieces, another evolving thousands of knife auras to chop vegetables and meat, and another controlling over a hundred cauldrons with an astonishing strength of Spiritual Sense. Lu Yang felt that the profession of a Spirit Chef being so respectable must be about more than just cooking to increase one''s cultivation level. Demon Beasts and the Demon Race are different beings. The former are merely wild beasts with cultivation levels, and the Demon Race does not consider them as part of the same race; Demon Beasts are indeed part of the Demon Race''s menu. If that were not the case, the Spirit Chef Alliance would not dare to hold a Spirit Chef competition in Demon City. As they were strolling along, they saw a young man stumbling over to Lu Yang and bowing with his fists clenched: Senior cultivators, I am Song Tianjing, the seventh-generation descendant of the Yangyuan Building. I wonder if I could borrow some Spirit Stones from you two? Yangyuan Building? Lu Yang repeated, having never heard of this place. Yun Mengmeng also shook her head. Why do you seek to borrow Spirit Stones specifically from us? Lu Yang saw that the young man''s cultivation level was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage; he posed no threat to him. He was in disguise, so no one would recognize him as Lu Yang. Why did this Song Tianjing not approach others but instead come to him? This cultivator is at the Foundation Establishment Stage, right? Lu Yang asked Fairy Eternity just to be sure. Yes. Then, that''s good. The two senior cultivators carry themselves with exceptional composure, surely you come from a major power. Interesting, follow me. Lu Yang led the young man to a shop and ordered three pots of soup. Tell me more about your background and why you need Spirit Stones. My name is Song Tianjing. The Yangyuan Building was an inn established by my ancestors. The inn had been passed down to the sixth generation, which is my father''s, gradually falling into decline. Although my father aspired to be a Spirit Chef, his talent was limited. He could never pass the examination and was depressed, spending his days in gambling dens. Later, the people at the gambling den took a fancy to Yangyuan Building''s reputation and set a trap to swindle my father. Blinded by greed, he gambled more and more until he eventually mortgaged the Yangyuan Building. When those people came to take away Yangyuan Building, my father realized he had been fooled and was filled with regret. Overcome with anger and frustration, my father passed away suddenly. On his deathbed, holding my hand, he wished for me to redeem the Yangyuan Building. To redeem the Yangyuan Building, I need to become a Spirit Chef. That''s why I''ve come to Demon City. However, my home is too far from Demon City, and to get here, I''ve spent all my resources, so I''m hoping to borrow some Spirit Stones from the two seniors to rent a stall. With my cooking skills, I should be able to pay it back quickly! Seeing Lu Yang still hesitant, Song Tianjing gritted his teeth and pulled out a tattered ancient scroll from his bosom, My ancestors happened upon this Ancient Fragment and established Yangyuan Building. If the seniors don''t trust me, I will leave this Ancient Fragment as collateral! Lu Yang took the ancient book and looked at it, Culinary Bible. Chapter 1088 Chapter 1088: Chapter 1087: The Young Sect Master Bestows Opportunities (Seeking Monthly Pass at the Beginning of the Month) Chapter 1088: Chapter 1087: The Young Sect Master Bestows Opportunities (Seeking Monthly Pass at the Beginning of the Month) Lu Yang gasped in shock. Song Tianjing''s ancestor was quite capable, opening a restaurant just by following recipes from the Complete Culinary Compendium. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Was it because all the guests who had eaten there had amnesia, so there were no bad reviews? It was also a mystery where Song Tianjing''s ancestor found this book, badly damaged, without even a cover, just a dozen or so pages left in the middle. The book is all in classical script, can you understand it? Not to brag, but within the current cultivators, only Old Meng and I can fully understand classical script. My ancestor poured his heart and soul into deciphering partial recipes; for example, for a dish that requires eighteen ingredients, my ancestor managed to decipher six. Based on these six ingredients and his own research, my ancestor then created the current menu of Yangyuan Building. The heartfelt wish passed down through generations in my Yangyuan Song Family is to decode the entire menu. Lu Yang got it. Song Tianjing''s ancestor was lucky, deciphering only the editable parts and adding genuine research, which led to the establishment of Yangyuan Building. Yangyuan Song Family, it seems like you''re an influential family then? Our Song Family has had Golden Core Great Abilities for generations. Speaking of heritage, Song Tianjing puffed out his chest a little, brimming with confidence. So, your Song Family is also a well-known and respected clan in the area? I won''t lie to my senior, my Yangyuan Song Family on Fuguang Street in the North City area of Tianxing City in Qingzhou, Great Xia, is a famous establishment! Lu Yang: No wonder I thought from the Third Grade Sect to Super-grade Sect and couldn''t find the location of your Yangyuan Building. Then after you become a Spirit Chef, are you planning to take revenge on those who wronged your father? Song Tianjing shook his head: I''ve already reported them for running a gambling den, and they''ve been sent away. This kid has Immortal Fairy''s recipes, it seems he''s quite fated with them, Fairy Eternity excitedly patted Lu Yang''s shoulder. Little Yang, you must give him the complete version of Immortal''s recipes right away! Lu Yang had never imagined how malicious the Fairy could be, out to overwhelm the young cultivator''s beliefs. Seeing Lu Yang ignoring her, Immortal Fairy stretched out her tiny foot and poked Lu Yang in the back with her pearl-like toes, persistently urging, Hurry up, hurry up. Lu Yang sighed in his heart, realizing that this Song lad wouldn''t be able to avoid it. Fairy, your recipes are after all Immortal Objects, wouldn''t it tarnish your reputation if you simply handed them over to him? You make a good point, so what should we do? We could put a restriction on the recipes, allowing him to unlock new parts with each realm he advances to. This way, not only will he diligently study your recipes, but he will also quicken his cultivation. With this approach, he certainly won''t disgrace you. That''s a good idea! Lu Yang returned the Complete Culinary Compendium. What does this mean, senior? Song Tianjing thought Lu Yang still didn''t believe him. You''re also in luck, meeting me. Take good care of this book and don''t bring it out again. This book relates to the Ancestor of Spirit Chef and has been declared a forbidden book by the Spirit Chef Alliance, to be destroyed upon discovery. If the people of the Spirit Chef Alliance learn that you have this book, even a damaged one, I need not spell out what would happen to you. A forbidden book?! Song Tianjing had never imagined that the book passed down from his ancestors had such a significant background, being connected to the legendary Ancestor of Spirit Chef. This was a major opportunity! Wait a minute, the senior was telling him about such a big opportunity so easily? Lu Yang knew exactly what Song Tianjing was thinking and said lightly, This bit of opportunity Boss, another bowl of soup! Yun Mengmeng called out. This bit of opportunity You two drink up quickly, the soup won''t taste good after it cools down. Yun Mengmeng kindly reminded them, wondering why the Second-in-command came to the store but didn''t drink soup, only talking. Lu Yang had no choice but to pick up the spoon and slurped the soup while saying, Heh, this bit of fortune slurp I don''t even care for slurp Song Tianjing, a junior cultivator, dared not defy Yun Mengmeng and also sipped the soup spoonful by spoonful. Who exactly are you slurp Heavenly Court Sect slurp Young Sect Master. Clatter, as Song Tianjing learned of Lu Yang''s true identity, his pupils shook, and in shock, he let the spoon slip into the bowl. Though Lu Yang was still sipping the soup, in Song Tianjing''s eyes, he was no longer the approachable senior, but a mysterious and immensely formidable being of legend. You''re a smart man, you won''t tell anyone my identity, right? Lu Yang said with a light smile, the steam from the soup enveloped him, leaving only his voice audible. Song Tianjing nodded dumbly, and when he regained his senses, he found an additional book and a storage ring on the table, but Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng were nowhere to be found, with only Lu Yang''s voice echoing in his ears. I have some connections with the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, and today I''ve taken a liking to you, so I''m giving you the original of this book. I''ve placed a restriction on it; as your cultivation level increases, you will see more of its content. In the storage ring, there are ten thousand spirit stones, consider it a gift from me, intriguing lad, I''m curious to see how far you can go in the world of Spirit Chefs, hahahaha Song Tianjing, holding the original Complete Culinary Compendium, felt like he was holding a hot potato; a gift from the Young Sect Master of Heavenly Court could be either a blessing or a curse. Lu Yang had already translated the Complete Culinary Compendium long ago, it was a challenge left to him by Immortal Fairy when he was learning Ancient Language. The Ancient Language contained many obscure words hard to understand, and the Complete Culinary Compendium essentially covered these words; as a test, it couldn''t be more appropriate. Song Tianjing bit his teeth, and with difficulty, made up his mind to learn! He couldn''t wait to open the Complete Culinary Compendium after returning, but he could only understand the first ten pages, featuring just three dishes. Complete Culinary Compendium, authored by Yingtian Immortal. It really is the work of the Ancestor of Spirit Chef! Song Tianjing became extremely excited upon seeing the name Yingtian Immortal; it was an existence akin to a belief. Pearl Fish Soup a dash of salt? Song Tianjing fell silent for a while, then continued to read: With the Five Poisons as supplements, mutually generating and inhibiting each other, the cycle never ends Using Firmament Tree as firewood The more Song Tianjing read, the more shocked he became; so this was the work of the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, truly not something an ordinary mortal could comprehend. Let''s try. Getting Firmament Tree was impossible, so he''d have to make do with ordinary kindling, and he couldn''t afford high-quality Five Poisons, only somewhat inferior ones. Song Tianjing followed the methods of the Complete Culinary Compendium to the letter and soon produced a delicious pot of fish soup, its aroma was so tempting it assaulted the senses. He carefully took a sip and incredulously covered his throat, stepping back twice in surprise: Good Thump, Song Tianjing fell to the ground, lying there unconscious. He did not know how much time had passed, but when Song Tianjing woke up again the fish soup had cooled. He staggered to his feet, feeling that something was different about himself. He sensed his body briefly and his eyes widened in surprise. Did I break through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage? He had been stuck at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage for a long time, struggling to advance, and to think he had broken through after just waking up?! And this physique, doesn''t it closely resemble the Poison Immune Body mentioned in the book, with Immunity to Hundred Poisons? Chapter 1089 Chapter 1089: Chapter 1088: The Unfathomable Depths of the Complete Culinary Compendium Chapter 1089: Chapter 1088: The Unfathomable Depths of the Complete Culinary Compendium ` The leftover Five Poisons he had previously used for his soup had yet to be depleted, Song Tianjing bit into a dried scorpion, which would normally have turned his lips purple and made him dizzy to the point of directly passing out if it were severe. But now, after eating an entire dried scorpion, nothing happened to him. The Poison Immune Body, indeed this is the Poison Immune Body! Song Tianjing was ecstatic, such a legendary physique had actually appeared on him. Although his Poison Immune Body was far from even beginner level, this was a good start. Song Tianjing was over the moon, just one dish had not only caused his breakthrough but also given him a physique impervious to all poisons! Once his excitement subsided, Song Tianjing pondered calmly on why the recipes in the book granted him immunity to poison. That''s it, in Ancient Times the Human race didn''t know which foods were edible and which were not, poisonous substances were everywhere, and the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, in order for the Human race to flourish, designated the first dish in the cookbook as a detoxifying dish, so that the Human race could have the ability not to be poisoned to death. The Ancestor of Spirit Chef took great pains indeed. With the first fish soup having such an effect, Song Tianjing couldn''t wait to study the second dish. When he was cooking the soup before, he had already glanced through the cookbook, but now he wanted to study it meticulously. The name of the second dish is Eight Treasure Chicken Duck Fish. Don''t throw away the fish bones from the first dish; the fish bones absorbed the purification of the first dish. Retrieve them, dry them, grind them into powder, and use it as the starter for Eight Treasure Chicken Duck Fish. A starter? Song Tianjing was full of questions, he had only heard of medicine starters, this was the first time he heard of a dish starter. Never mind, just do as the book instructs. Feed the chicken and duck with the fish bone powder, they will fall into a coma, then take advantage of their state to slaughter them. The chicken and duck''s internal organs contain the essence of the Five Elements, so they must not be discarded. Cut open the duck''s belly, stuff it with the chicken, then add eight precious ingredients and steam for two hours The ingredients listed in the cookbook were too preposterous, some were ancient exotic species, Divine Grass and Immortal Flower, others were long extinct and impossible to find, thus Song Tianjing had to find the best substitutes he could. Two hours later, Song Tianjing looked at the chicken and duck in the plate with their eyes unshut in death, feeling that his substitutes were too excessive? No matter, let''s eat. Song Tianjing braced himself and took a bite, and indeed, it was a delicacy of the Mortal World, the taste of duck in the chicken, the taste of chicken in the duck, and upon closer tasting, there was also a taste of fish, the three flavors dancing on the tip of the tongue, with an endless aftertaste. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Tianjing wolfed down the dish, patting his belly afterward with a satisfied smile on his face. He felt something sticky on his body, and looking down, he discovered a black substance secreting from his skin, both fishy and foul-smelling. Washing Marrow? Song Tianjing''s voice trembled; he had taken Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills, but since the elixirs were too low-grade, a few uses and they were useless. Besides, he couldn''t afford higher-end ones. Could it be that just by eating the second dish, he had undergone a Washing Marrow process?! After taking a bath, Song Tianjing felt lighter and immediately couldn''t wait to start on the third dish. The third dish was named Red Dust Memories. Song Tianjing, as usual, used low-grade substitutes and after eating, once again fell into a coma. When he woke up, he found that his body had not undergone the same changes as before. Strange, how long was I out? Song Tianjing emerged from his house in a daze, only to learn upon inquiring that he had been comatose for seven days, and today was the day the Spirit Chef exam was supposed to take place! He rushed over to the Spirit Chef competition, signed up for the Foundation Establishment Group Spirit Chef exam, and by chance met the Holy Daughter of the Jade Rabbit Clan, which also led to the Saint Heir of the Five Poison Clan holding a grudge against him. The exam''s theme was fish, but the finished product couldn''t show any fish. The Saint Heir of the Five Poison Clan secretly poisoned the fish for Song Tianjing, but Song Tianjing''s Pearl Fish Soup actually required the Five Poisons, which rather improved the quality of the dish. Then Song Tianjing made a second dish with fish bones, which was widely praised by the judges. ` The Holy Daughter of the Jade Rabbit Clan, sitting below the stage, had her beautiful eyes continuously conveying silent admiration and her heart secretly promised. Song Tianjing won first place once again with the third dish in the Spirit Chef Competition, enjoying unparalleled glory. However, the people from the Spirit Chef Alliance recognized that the dish made by Song Tianjing was from the Complete Culinary Compendium, a forbidden recipe, and secretly sent an assassin after him. During the assassination attempt, Song Tianjing continually made breakthroughs, acquiring new recipes and successfully turning the tables on his attacker. In the end, Song Tianjing obtained the entire Complete Culinary Compendium, and in the Great Xia Palace, he faced off against the Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance in a culinary duel, winning two out of three matches, and overthrowing the Alliance Hierarch''s rank. He also became the universally acknowledged successor to the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, generation by generation. Before Emperor Xia, Song Tianjing took the hand of the Holy Daughter of the Jade Rabbit Clan, looking at her with deep affection, Yu''er, I like you, let''s get married. The two closed their eyes and kissed, but when Song Tianjing woke up again, he found himself lying on the ground, his head aching as if he had hit it on something. Struggling to his feet, he touched the bowl of Pearl Fish Soup on the table; the soup was still warm, his eyes filled with confusion. What is real, and what is fake Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng walked side by side through the bustling square, holding freshly baked meat pies, taking bites that left their mouths oozing with grease. The air around them was filled with the aroma of various foods, enough to make anyone''s mouth water. This place sure has a lot of good food. Although Lu Yang wasn''t particular about food, after a round of eating, he felt that accepting the Spirit Chef Alliance''s invitation was the right choice. Right? Right? I told you this place is great, Yun Mengmeng said with a smile that brightened her eyes. Both of them were cultivators, with virtually bottomless stomachs, able to eat endlessly as long as they desired. And without worrying about overeating to the point of losing their appetite. Where is that seventh-generation successor from the Yangyuan Building, though? Why haven''t we seen him? Lu Yang wondered. It was already the second day, and the guy had said he wanted to rent a stall to make money; why wasn''t he seen after making a round? The guy seemed honest enough; he couldn''t have taken the money and run, could he? He''s probably studying my recipes; after all, my recipes aren''t something one can understand at a glance, Fairy Eternity confidently stated. What''s being sold over there, chunks of soil? Yun Mengmeng noticed a small, quiet snack stall with little business, where two Spirit Chefs were stir-frying soil chunks in an iron pot. Is this some sort of local specialty? Yun Mengmeng asked curiously, pulling Lu Yang over with her. Boss, two portions, please. Coming right up. One of the Spirit Chefs served two bowls of soil chunks, and Yun Mengmeng took a bite, making a face of disgust. Isn''t this just ordinary soil chunks? Lu Yang was also perplexed; while others sold food, these people were selling soil. What was the meaning of this? Could it be that these soil chunks contain some mystery? Lu Yang activated his spiritual essence, employing Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, and took a bite as well. These aren''t just ordinary soil chunks, are they mixed with some Soil of Rest? Seeing this, the two Spirit Chefs exchanged a knowing look and quietly approached, Fellow Daoist, you''ve come quite late, you might be the last one here, the meeting is about to begin, please, this way. Lu Yang: What are you two talking about? Chapter 1090 Chapter 1090: Chapter 1089: This Leader Position Should Be Mine! Chapter 1090: Chapter 1089: This Leader Position Should Be Mine! Lu Yang observed the expressions of the two Spirit Chefs, which seemed like they were making contact on the street corner. Could it be that a random movement of his just now happened to be their secret contact signal? Let''s see then. Thinking this, Lu Yang''s face broke into an enthusiastic smile, I was delayed by some matters on the way, but fortunately, I still made it on time. Sister Mengmeng, I have something to take care of, so I can''t accompany you shopping. Let''s meet at the inn tonight. Alright. Yun Mengmeng found this change puzzling, but since the Second-in-command had said so, she didn''t ask more. Fellow cultivator, this way please. One of the Spirit Chefs gestured invitingly for Lu Yang to follow him, while the other stayed at the stall. Lu Yang used his Spiritual Sense to scan and discovered that both Spirit Chefs were at the Divinity Transformation Stage, and both had sheep horns on their heads. Are they from the Sheep Clan? They are from the Taotie Clan. Immortal Fairy said, Lu Yang was unfamiliar with the Taotie Clan and couldn''t identify the roots of these two Spirit Chefs, but she was very familiar with the Taotie Clan. The Taotie Clan? Did they see me use Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth and mistakenly think I was one of them? Lu Yang quickly figured out what was going on. If consuming soil was the secret contact signal, then only by employing Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth could you swallow it, whereas someone like Yun Mengmeng who ate it directly would be judged an outsider. Lu Yang followed one of the Spirit Chefs out of the marketplace, opened a secret door, and entered a crowded underground chamber. After entering the underground chamber, the Spirit Chef returned to the stall to continue frying soil blocks. The underground chamber was filled with people who had sheep horns, others with different demon features, and some with no demon features at all. Noticing the door of the underground chamber opening, the people in the back row all looked toward Lu Yang, realized they did not recognize him, and then turned their heads back. There are more than just Taotie Clan here? Lu Yang puzzled, if there were other demons and humans aside from the Taotie Clan, how did they pass the test of eating soil. Probably these people have ingested the blood of the Taotie Clan. Ingesting the blood of the Taotie Clan can also teach you to master Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, although the effectiveness is definitely not as good as that of the Taotie Clan itself. And after ingesting the blood of the Taotie Clan, the Taotie Clan will exert a suppressive power over them, a common tactic used by the Taotie Clan to build alliances. I see. The time has come, and everyone should be here now, said the middle-aged cultivator with sheep horns standing at the front. Is that person the Taotie Clan Leader Jin Tan? Lu Yang vaguely remembered seeing him once at the Demon Nation''s founding ceremony, a transcendent Demon Emperor ranked among the top ten in power in the Demon Territory and a senior minister of the Demon Nation. As soon as Jin Tan spoke, everyone immediately fell silent. Jin Tan looked at the crowd and slowly said, You all should more or less know the purpose for which I have gathered you. The crowd looked up at Jin Tan standing on high, their eyes fiery and fists clenched tight, as if ready to brave boiling waters and step through fire for their beliefs. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang had no choice but to pretend the same, convincingly. Jin Tan was very pleased with the crowd''s reaction, knowing that plotting big endeavors wouldn''t be possible without these people''s support. Nowadays, the leader is foolish, dictatorial, and disregards advice from others, even absurdly deciding to hold this Spirit Chef competition in Demon City! And look at the current state of our organization, the internal management is chaotic, the leader does nothing, reluctant to manage, allowing infighting and wasting our strength! It has not been easy for the organization to reach its current size, yet if we let the leader manage like this, it will certainly head toward decline! Jin Tan scanned the crowd, his technique of observing people was skillful and slow, as though making eye contact with everyone, giving a sense of being respected. You come from the Demon Territory, Great Xia, the East Sea, the Extreme Northern Lands: from all corners of the world, each with Divine Abilities. My Taotie Clan has spent hundreds of years and all our resources to groom you for this moment! Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed slightly, was this the start of a rebellion against Zhu Tian? Perhaps they had a Semi-Immortal backing them, which would indeed be very interesting. Jin Tan''s expression revealed a righteous indignation as he shouted loudly, Everyone, what should we do! His words ignited the atmosphere like a blaze, with the crowd responding by raising their arms and shouting, Overthrow him, overthrow him! Exactly, Elder Ming Yuan should have stepped down long ago, that leader''s position should rightfully be mine! Lu Yang was startled. Elder Ming Yuan? Wasn''t he the Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance? It then dawned on Lu Yang that Jin Tan had another identity, the Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance. So, you orchestrated all this just to become the Alliance Hierarch? To defeat Elder Ming Yuan, the only way is to beat him in culinary skills so thoroughly that he accepts defeat wholeheartedly! I have devised a dish from the mortal world which will surely surpass Elder Ming Yuan. However, gathering the ingredients is immensely challenging, and four of the ingredients are stored in the Spirit Chef Alliance''s ingredient reserve. These four are extremely precious, and acquiring them requires the unanimous agreement of the three vice alliance hierarchs and the Alliance Hierarch. But there is one exception, which is to win at the Spirit Chef Competition! The Spirit Chef Competition is divided into five groups: Foundation Establishment Group, Golden Core Group, Nascent Soul Group, Divinity Transformation Group, and Unification Group. The champion of each group may select one ingredient from the ingredient store! What you must do is win the competition by any means necessary! Remember, by any means! Yes! everyone shouted in unison, making the basement tremble. Having boosted morale, Jin Tan''s tone was no longer so passionate. There''s one more thing, some of you have been diligently practicing your culinary skills, yet have never qualified as Spirit Chefs. If you were to take the Spirit Chef qualification exam, there''s a risk that your skills might be exposed. So I can use my authority to grant you the title of Spirit Chef without needing to pass the exam, allowing you direct entry to the Spirit Chef Competition. Now, those who haven''t obtained their Spirit Chef qualification, stay behind. A Spirit Chef Competition, huh? I''ve never tried it, why not seize the opportunity and experience it? Lu Yang thought, since he was there to report on the Spirit Chef Competition, it was only natural to experience the whole process. Over half the people gradually left, including Lu Yang, who was among the small group remaining to line up and register their names. What''s your name? Jin Tan asked when it was Lu Yang''s turn. Lu Yunyang. Good, next. Lu Yang''s mask was of such high quality that even those at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage could not discern anything amiss. After parting with Lu Yang, Yun Mengmeng hummed a tune and continued to wander the streets and feast. However, without Lu Yang accompanying her, many cultivators approached Yun Mengmeng, finding her beautiful and adorable, much to her annoyance. So annoying, I can''t even eat in peace, I''ll go somewhere else. Yun Mengmeng muttered to herself and left the market, winding through the alleys. This small restaurant looks decent, Yun Mengmeng discovered a restaurant with a new sign deep in the alley, though it appeared to be lacking in business. She lifted the door curtain and entered the clean and tidy shop, indicating that the owner was someone who valued cleanliness. Is anyone there? A woman in a sky-blue dress came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands and apologetically said, I''m sorry, dear customer, we''ve run out of ingredients, the owner has gone out to buy some. Chapter 1091 Chapter 1091: Chapter 1090: It''s Good That Everything is Fine Chapter 1091: Chapter 1090: It''s Good That Everything is Fine Is there really nothing to eat? Yun Mengmeng''s eyes revealed a barely detectable hint of dimness. She had thought she would get to enjoy some good food here, but her luck had turned out to be so bad that all the ingredients had been used up. Not even a little bit left? Yun Mengmeng asked, unwilling to give up. The woman in the sky-blue dress recalled what was left in the kitchen and seriously said, There''s still a dish of garlic pickles. then never mind. Have you eaten yet? The woman in the sky-blue dress paused, No, why? Then let''s eat together. Yun Mengmeng excitedly lifted up the paper bags she was carrying, which were packed full, and warmly invited the woman in the sky-blue dress. Eating while walking was never as comfortable as sitting down to eat. She had originally planned on ordering a few dishes in the restaurant and then enjoying some Spirit Food from the paper bags, but now it looked like she''d have to slightly modify her plan. The woman in the sky-blue dress felt that Yun Mengmeng had no ill intentions. Sharing a meal didn''t seem too bad, so she agreed, That works. Yun Mengmeng tore open the paper bags, and the woman in the sky-blue dress went to the kitchen to grab some bowls and chopsticks. On a small table, the paper bags were arranged fully. Try this meat sesame seed cake; both the Chief Housekeeper and the Second-in-command think it''s delicious. Having company for the meal swept away the previous gloom, and Yun Mengmeng''s mood greatly improved. The woman in the sky-blue dress delicately took a small bite, poured the soup juice into a spoon, and then carefully ate the meat sesame seed cake. Her movements were elegant. It''s really good. Seeing this, Yun Mengmeng felt her own eating manners were somewhat lacking and elegantly mimicked the woman''s style. During their conversation, she learned that the woman in the sky-blue dress was called Little Lotus, the head chef of the restaurant, which was only staffed by her and the owner. Due to the shortage of staff, the owner had to personally go out to buy groceries, leaving Little Lotus to mind the store. Their daily lives sounded quite tight, which probably explained why the restaurant was located in such a remote place. Little Lotus also found out that the guest was named Mengmeng, and from her frequent mentions of the Chief Housekeeper and the Second-in-command, and her regular stays in the mountains, she seemed likely to be part of some mountain bandits. Little Lotus thought the girl didn''t seem very bright, probably tricked into going up the mountain, and listening to her, it appeared that the Second-in-command often deceived the Chief Housekeeper, not exactly an upstanding character. Clang. The two clinked their tea cups together and continued their earlier conversation. Is your shop really that unlucky? You had the demonic sect come before, which caused a fight and almost flattened your place. Luckily, your boss had some skills to save your small shop. After that incident, did you all feel the original place was too dangerous, so you moved to Demon City? Yun Mengmeng, eating her turtle jelly sprinkled with honey, was quite surprised by Little Lotus''s experiences. You sound like you''ve had a tough time too, running away from home to your close sister. Then your sister finds you a Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command, who then leave you to fend for yourself, following the two bosses around. Little Lotus, eating freshly baked mung bean cakes, which were warm and brought out the full fragrance of the mung beans leaving a persistent aroma, only found them a bit too dry. It''s actually not so bad. Both the Chief Housekeeper and the Second-in-command are good people. Originally, the Second-in-command was reluctant to come to Demon City, but he came because I asked. The more Little Lotus listened, the more she felt that Yun Mengmeng might have been deceived. Seeing that their food was finished, Little Lotus stood up to see her out, Oh, Mengmeng, how long will you be staying in Demon City? Until the Spirit Chef competition ends. Will you come back here? Little Lotus rarely had the chance to chat with someone, and she felt a strange kinship talking with Mengmeng today, wanting to chat more, given that there were still many days until the Spirit Chef competition ended. I might. Yun Mengmeng felt that after the Second-in-command was pulled away, it would probably be quite busy afterward, not like these last few days when he accompanied her shopping. Better not to trouble the Second-in-command anymore; coming here to sit seemed nice. How about you come over in the evening? Do you have time? The boss usually goes out to buy groceries then, and she she really doesn''t like me interacting with other people. Sure. Yun Mengmeng agreed cheerfully. It''s probably something no boss would want, a cook chatting with customers during work hours. After Yun Mengmeng left, a while later, the woman in the gray skirt came back with a basket of vegetables. Seeing Little Lotus wiping the tables, she felt curious. Is there something good going on? Why do you seem happier than before I left? You''re overthinking it. The woman in the grey skirt instantly became alert. Had Lu Yang been here? No, she could always sense Lu Yang''s location, and he hadn''t come towards their shop. The woman in the grey skirt shook her head. She was overthinking. Ever since she learned that Lu Yang had connections with Immortal Fairy, the woman in gray had had a premonition that the person she was looking for was related to Lu YangCfinding Lu Yang would lead her to Immortal Fairy. However, when she sensed that Lu Yang had arrived in Demon City, the woman in gray found herself in a dilemma. But she didn''t know what she was struggling withCwas she afraid of meeting Immortal Fairy or was it something else? She didn''t know, and she had never felt this way before. Let me help you. The woman in grey grabbed the rag from Little Lotus and began wiping the tables and chairs. Second-in-command, are you there? Yun Mengmeng knocked on Lu Yang''s door. Yes, come in. Lu Yang had thought Yun Mengmeng would return earlier than him, but it turned out he was back first. Yun Mengmeng, carrying a few paper bags, placed them on Lu Yang''s table. These were items she had bought on her way back. I found a few types of tasty Spirit Food that I think neither the Chief Housekeeper nor the Second-in-command have tried yet. Want to try? Yes, yes. Lu Yang said yes twice, one of which was on behalf of Immortal Fairy. In later times, Spirit Chefs were often creative; many types of Spirit Food were things that even Immortal Fairy had never seen. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Often, Lu Yang took a bite, Immortal Fairy possessed Lu Yang to take a bite, then returned the body to Lu Yang, and back in the Spiritual Space, she would incessantly criticize where the Spirit Food fell short, while Lu Yang just listened to Immortal Fairy''s commentary while eating. What did they pull you away for just now, Second-in-command? It was the Taotie Clan Leader, wanting to compete for the position of the Spirit Chef Alliance Hierarch. He''s trained a large group to participate in the Spirit Chef Competition to win ingredients, allowing him to create his ideal dishes. Because I eat dirt, they thought I might use the Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth technique. Well, I do know how to use Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, but anyway, it was a bit of a misunderstanding, and they mistook me for one of their own, so they wanted me to participate in the Spirit Chef Competition too. I thought it would be a novel experience, so I just went along with it. Yun Mengmeng felt that the Second-in-command indeed had a great destiny, to have encountered a power struggle at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage so quickly. Sister Mengmeng, did you run into some trouble? You came back so late? Not really no, I just happened to meet a Spirit Chef I could chat with, so we talked a bit more, Yun Mengmeng said sheepishly. As long as you''re okay. If anything happens, let me know. We have connections here in Demon City. Chapter 1092 Chapter 1092: Chapter 1091 Nine Star Spirit Chef Chapter 1092: Chapter 1091 Nine Star Spirit Chef As Yun Mengmeng had guessed, Lu Yang had been very busy during the following days. As the saying goes, love what you do; since he was to participate in the Spirit Chef competition, merely having the connections to qualify was far from enough. He needed at least a basic understanding of Spirit Chefs. One of the fundamental skills of a Spirit Chef, for example, is bone and meat removal without damaging the bones. Spirit Chefs have their own ranking system, divided into nine stars, corresponding to the stages of Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation, Void Refinement, Body Integration, Transcendance Tribulation, and Immortal. The Qi Cultivation stage corresponds to one star, while the Immortal corresponds to nine stars. A six-star Spirit Chef at the Void Refinement stage is basically just a title. When a five-star Spirit Chef from the Divinity Transformation stage advances to the Void Refinement Stage, the Spirit Chef Alliance grants them the title of six-star Spirit Chef. There is only one nine-star Spirit Chef, and that is the legendary Ancestor of Spirit Chefs, Yingtian Immortal! Lu Yang had uniquely favorable conditions for studying the Spirit Chef knowledge, as the real legendary nine-star Spirit Chef, Fairy Eternity, personally taught him. Little Yang, look, this is the structure of the Kui Ox. This white line is where the bone meets the meat. When removing bones and flesh, start at the seam. In the Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity squatted on the ground, drawing simplified sketches with a stick. If she hadn''t said this was a Kui Ox, Lu Yang might have thought it was a skewer of two hawthorns, the first one being the head and the second the body. Fairy, maybe we should get a real object to practice on, Lu Yang earnestly suggested. At this rate, he feared he would forget what a real Kui Ox looked like, let alone learn how to debone one. However, Lu Yang couldn''t directly criticize Fairy Eternity''s drawing skills; changing a Spirit Chef to learn from might hurt her feelings. Getting a real object, that might indeed be a good idea. What Lu Yang needed wasn''t just the body of a Kui Ox, but many bodies of Demon Beasts. Obtaining a large number of Demon Beast bodies by buying them himself would be troublesome. The simplest method was to have someone buy them for him. Is the Gold Clan Leader available? Instead of troubling Zhu Tian, Lu Yang approached the Qiongqi Clan. Zhu Tian was, after all, a ruler of a nation, and his regular duties kept him busy. It was hard enough for him to spare time for a meeting; such a small affair wasn''t worth bothering him about. After Zhu Tian established his nation, aside from the Dragon and Phoenix Clans, all the Demon Clans with a Transcendance Tribulation Demon Emperor settled in Demon City, including the Qiongqi Clan. Who are you? Lu Yang couldn''t interact with the Qiongqi Clan under his real identity, so he used a disguise. Lu Yang took out a small wooden sword, which contained one of his Sword Qi: Give this to the Gold Clan Leader; he will come out to greet me himself. Hearing this, the Qiongqi Clan guard did not dare to underestimate Lu Yang and took the small wooden sword. Soon after, the Gold Clan Leader hurried out from his clan and personally welcomed Lu Yang, escorting him to his Abode before Lu Yang dispelled his disguise. Lu my nephew Daoist friend Senior? The Gold Clan Leader changed his address three times, clearly unsure how to address Lu Yang. He should be subordinated to Lu Yang, considering the Heavenly Court Young Sect Master''s lineage. But he was also Daoist Buyu''s younger brother, which technically made him of a higher generation than Lu Yang. You flatter me too much, Clan Leader. It''s too much for me to be addressed as a ''Daoist friend'' or ''Senior.'' Young Sect Master, please, have a seat, the Gold Clan Leader finally stopped fussing over titles and warmly welcomed Lu Yang. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since their Qiongqi Clan started handling the business of Recording Orbs, their days had finally improved, compensating for the loss they faced from monopolizing the candle industry. From this standpoint, Lu Yang was practically their clan''s lifesaver. I''ve come to purchase some Demon Beast bodies to practice my culinary skills. Demon Beast corpse? That''s easy, Young Sect Master, what kind of Demon Beast corpse do you need? Since Jin Caiwei had made an appearance in the battle of Imperial City, the status of the Qiongqi Clan had dramatically risen too. Among the Demon Race, aside from the Dragon and Phoenix Clans and the Di Jiang Clan, the Qiongqi Clan had a high status and many channels. The more types, the better. Alright, give me a little time. Gold Clan Leader hastily bid farewell to Lu Yang and went out to instruct his subordinates to collect various types of Demon Beast corpses. Not long after, the door was pushed open again, but it wasn''t Gold Clan Leader who entered. Young Sect Master, how come you didn''t notify me when you arrived in Demon City? Little Qiongqi Jin Caiwei, upon hearing the report from Gold Clan Leader, put down what she was doing and rushed over directly. Lu Yang smiled as he stood up and clasped his hands together. Knowing Senior Jin is busy, I wouldn''t dare to disturb you. Where''s the talk? You are the Young Sect Master and our Qiongqi Clan''s benefactor. If you come to see me, there''s no disturbance at all. Have you received all the Spirit Stones I sent over? I have, and that''s way too many. I only offered a suggestion, it''s not worth so many Spirit Stones. Given Lu Yang''s current worth, not to mention those in Divinity Transformation Stage, even some in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage don''t have as much wealth as Lu Yang. For example, Daoist Buyu. Soon Gold Clan Leader had delivered an endless stream of Demon Beast corpsesCthose that swam in water, crawled on land, or flew in the sky, with not one being of the same type, too much to fit in the Abode. Lu Yang simply moved them all into the Green Blade Sword Small World. Jin Caiwei had not yet visited the Green Blade Sword Small World and was curious about what Lu Yang intended to do, so she followed him in. Little Tiger, it''s been a while. Upon entering the Green Blade Sword Small World, Immortal Fairy appeared, smiling as she tousled Jin Caiwei''s head, messing up her hair. Immortal Sister! So well-behaved. Little Yang, bring out this Kui Ox. Immortal Fairy pointed at a one-legged cow demon among the Demon Beast corpses. Alright. Lu Yang lifted the Kui Ox out, and the piled-up Demon Beast corpses crashed down, but Lu Yang moved quickly, and they didn''t hit him. The meat of the Demon Beasts has a different taste depending on the part. The Nine Star Spirit Chef was sharing her experience. That sounds a bit troublesome. Oh, Little Tiger, press this ox down with the Outline of Dao Fruit. Jin Caiwei activated the Plane Dao Fruit Outline, pressing the Kui Ox into a sheet of paper. That makes it easier to explain, Immortal Fairy said as she drew circles on it, This part is called ''tenderloin'', this here is ''beef shank'', this is ''beef shank'', and this is called ''handle'' Lu Yang nodded and took note, earnestly learning. Jin Caiwei was also learning on the side; it was her first time hearing this information, and she realized she had been far too casual about her food before. Have you remembered everything? I have. Carve out these parts. Lu Yang held the Inheriting Shadow Sword, facing the Kui Ox carcass as if it were a formidable enemy. The body structure of the Kui Ox was clear under his powerful Spiritual Sense, and as the sword light flashed, the skeleton collapsed and scattered into pieces, and the various parts were neatly arranged on a platter. Ha ha, turns out it''s quite simple. In the vast Green Blade Sword Small World, where Demon Beast corpses piled up like mountains and emanated an ominous aura, the Blood Clothes Swordsman walked among the corpses. Each swing of his blade brought another Demon Beast to the ground, brutally mutilated and unrecognizable from what they once were, leaving only scattered bones. The Blood Clothes Swordsman laughed maniacally According to the official Dou Book*Emperor Chronicles, the Green Blade Sword''s Small World, possessed by Emperor Dou Ling Lu Yang, was littered with carcasses and piled with skeletons. Chapter 1093 Chapter 1093: Chapter 1092: How Many Can Be Considered Cultivators with the Hundred Skills of Cultivation at Their Side Chapter 1093: Chapter 1092: How Many Can Be Considered Cultivators with the Hundred Skills of Cultivation at Their Side In the kitchen, amidst a chaos of pots, pans, ladles, and basins scattered across the floor, along with food and medicinal herbs, Song Tianjing''s dark circles under his eyes were pronounced; he had not slept for five days, completely engrossed in the Complete Culinary Compendium, having completely lost track of time. Of course, this also had to do with his inability to differentiate between dreams and reality. Song Tianjing opened the window; the morning sunlight, though not too strong, still seemed harsh to his eyes. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn, I was so absorbed in studying the recipes that I nearly forgot there''s a Spirit Chef exam today! One had to become a Spirit Chef first in order to compete in the Spirit Chef competitionCthe exam was something he absolutely couldn''t miss! He didn''t bother to tidy up the kitchen and dashed straight to the site of the Spirit Chef exam. Qian''er, the Clan Leader has already agreed to our marriage. He will soon come to propose to the Jade Rabbit Clan, and it will surely breed a Tribulation Crossing Demon Emperor! Young Master Wu, you should give up on that idea. There''s no possibility between us! Qian''er, dressed in a white skirt and socks, her white hair shining, even the long ears atop her head were snow-white without a single blemish, extremely rare. Young Master Wu, agitated upon hearing this, grabbed the wrist of the girl named Qian''er: Qian''er, do you still not understand my feelings for you? I truly like you! Let go of me! Qian''er struggled, feeling repulsed by the contact with Young Master Wu. Qian''er, actually I Make way, make way! Song Tianjing, looking disheveled and dirty, rushed to the registration desk. He had intended to bypass Young Master Wu and Qian''er, but with five days devoid of sleep, his sense of distance and direction were somewhat out of control, and he accidentally bumped into Young Master Wu. I''m so sorry, are you alright? Are you blind to bump into me, do you know who I am? I am the Saint Heir of the Five Poison Clan! Young Master Wu was furious to see Song Tianjing mess up his prospects, but Qian''er secretly breathed a sigh of relief, using the opportunity to escape from Young Master Wu. Song Tianjing internally cursed his luck, as since coming to Demon City he had made a few acquaintances among the Cultivators of the Demon Race at the Foundation Establishment Stage. They all said the one person not to offend among the Foundation Establishment Stage was this retaliatory Saint Heir of the Five Poison Clan. The girl standing next to Young Master Wu was someone he had met once before, Yu Qian''er of the Jade Rabbit Clan. My apologies, Saint Wu. It''s almost time, I need to go and register. After the exam, I''ll come to your door to formally apologize! Song Tianjing finally managed to sign up for the exam in the nick of time, just as the incense stick burned out. Watching the anxious figure of Song Tianjing as he scrambled to register, a cold smile formed on the corner of Young Master Wu''s mouth: It seems he wants to become a Spirit Chef, just like you and me. I will let him understand the cost of offending me! Wu, I warn you, you better not lay a hand on him! Qian''er said anxiously. Although it was unintentional, Song Tianjing had indeed helped her out of a tight spot, and she could not just stand by and watch Young Master Wu trip him up. Seeing Qian''er defending Song Tianjing stirred even more displeasure in Young Master Wu. Don''t worry, Qian''er, he''s just a fool; I''m not that trivial, Young Master Wu said with a benign smile, but inwardly he scoffed with contempt. It was too late to argue; while Song Tianjing was registering, Young Master Wu used a poisoned needle and secretly poisoned him. The poison was mild, but it was timed to take effect right during the Spirit Chef examCcollapsing on the stove would certainly be an interesting scene. Seeing the darkness around the kid''s eyes, a clear sign of lack of sleep, if he fell asleep during the exam, nobody would think anything of it. However, when the exam ended and he saw Song Tianjing emerge unscathed from the examination hall, sporting a two-star sleeve badge, he was astounded. How could this be; the kid wasn''t poisoned?! Young Master Wu, so you''re still waiting here for me. I am truly sorry for before! Song Tianjing, seeing that Young Master Wu was still there, hurried over to offer his sincere apologies. I don''t know why, but before the registration I was all groggy, and after it ended, suddenly my mind was clear, and I performed exceptionally well while cooking. The examiner couldn''t stop praising my dish. Mr. Wu was startled. Absorbing poison as power, the characteristic of the Poison Immune Body? What a joke, this kid has the very Poison Immune Body that restrains their Five Poison Clan? Qian''er blinked her eyes; she wasn''t foolish and guessed that since Mr. Wu was the kind to seek revenge for the smallest grievances, he must have poisoned Song Tianjing, yet it was easily neutralized by him. Song Tianjing was unassuming in appearance, but he had quite a few secrets. After Song Tianjing and Qian''er had left, Mr. Wu also revealed a two-star sleeve badge. The Spirit Chef Competition is tomorrow, and I personally will take action. I really want to see just how capable you are! The Spirit Chef Competition is tomorrow, Little Lotus, aren''t you participating? Yun Mengmeng, as usual, bought a large quantity of Spirit Food to share with Little Lotus. These were all things she had tried and found delicious. She''d share them again with the Second-in-command once she got home at night. Yun Mengmeng felt sweet inside; sharing once could bring double the happiness, and sharing twice meant quadruple the joy! Unfortunately, I can''t leave this place. Little Lotus sighed. Since the battle at the Western Paradise Temple, she had been restricted by Ashy Bean and couldn''t leave the shop. What a pity. Our Second-in-command is joining the competition, and I wanted to introduce you to him. Your Second-in-command is also entering the competition? Little Lotus frowned upon hearing this. Mengmeng had mentioned that the Second-in-command had reluctantly come to Demon City just because of her. Now, he even qualified to participate in the Spirit Chef Competition? Could that be called reluctant? This Second-in-command even deceived such an innocent person as Mengmeng; he surely was not a good person! The Qiongqi Clan has been eating well these days, under the guidance of a Nine Star Spirit Chef, supervision by the ancestor, and a Five Star Spirit Chef handling the knife. They had a variety of Demon Beasts to eat, never repeating a single day. In the Green Blade Sword Small World, only white bones remained on the ground; all the meat was consumed by the Qiongqi Clan, and Lu Yang''s cooking skills visibly improved before one''s eyes. It''s time to join the competition. Lu Yang put on his sleeve badge, ready for departure. The badge had five black pentagrams, signifying his prestigious status as a Five Star Spirit Chef. Lu Yang was considered, more or less, a Cultivator who possessed the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, even though this identity was secured through backdoors by the Taotie Clan. After emerging from seclusion at the Qiongqi Clan, Yun Mengmeng waited at the clan''s entrance, accompanying him to the competition. Fairy Eternity had shown her skills twice, and Jin Caiwei unfortunately suffered food poisoning and couldn''t accompany Lu Yang there. So many Spirit Chefs! There are way more than at the market. Yun Mengmeng had never seen so many Spirit Chefs in her life; she just wished she were a judge so she could taste all those delicious foods. The competition registration site was crowded; the Spirit Chefs had varied appearances. Some Spirit Chefs shaved their heads clean and went shirtless, with two cleavers hanging around their necks; some carried a large pot on their back and a complete set of kitchenware at their waist; others, although they looked young, had fingers darkened and arms as withered as if petrified. Compared to these people, Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng looked too normal and seemed somewhat out of place. The Spirit Chef Competition is the grand event of the Spirit Chef World, once every ten years. The champion will receive a Red Sleeve Badge, representing that you are the best among your peers. The Spirit Chefs we saw at the market a few days ago were only a part of them; many more hadn''t left their homes, sharpening their skills at the last minute. I see. Including myself, Lu Yang added silently. Chapter 1094 Chapter 1094: Chapter 1093 Gathering Intelligence Chapter 1094: Chapter 1093 Gathering Intelligence In the backstage of the Spirit Chef competition, Vice Alliance Hierarch Liu Xing anxiously waited for the Alliance Hierarch to arrive. The competition is about to begin, why hasn''t the Alliance Hierarch come? Ever since arriving in Demon City, the Alliance Hierarch had disappeared without a trace, leaving most of the organizing work for the Spirit Chef examination and competition to Liu Xing himself. Liu Xing, what''s the hurry? Haven''t I arrived? A hoary and hearty laugh sounded by Liu Xing''s ear, followed by a cool breeze that transformed into a white-bearded elderCit was the Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance, Daoist Ming Yuan. Daoist Ming Yuan had an ordinary background from a small island in the East Sea; there wasn''t much remarkable about his origins. However, after several strokes of fortune, he cultivated to the Body Integration Realm in the East Sea. Unlike other human cultivators, he didn''t take over a large island to become an Island Master but chose to travel and exchange culinary arts with master chefs from renowned restaurants, rarely returning to the East Sea. And it was precisely because of this conduct that he not only excelled in culinary skills but also had excellent relations with others, allowing him to become the Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance smoothly. Alliance Hierarch, you''ve finally come. Where have you been all these days? Seeing Daoist Ming Yuan was like finding his backbone, allowing Liu Xing to feel as if a massive weight had been lifted from his shoulders. I was handling some matters outside the city, a bit troublesome, but it''s almost sort to out now. You''ve worked hard these days. Liu Xing heaved a long sigh: I don''t mind the hard work, but I''ve heard that Jin Tan plans to launch a challenge for the position of Alliance Hierarch, to take your place! A flicker of surprise crossed Daoist Ming Yuan''s eyes: It''s been three hundred years since Jin Tan lost to me, hasn''t it? It seems like his culinary skills have improved considerably during these three hundred years. I don''t know about his culinary progress, but I do know that he''s concocted an exceptional dish. Its preparation is extremely difficult, necessitating the use of legendary ingredients from our alliance''s food stores, which is why he has yet to challenge you. This is the first I''ve heard about it. So he sent someone to this competition, hoping to win the prize and get those ingredients? Yes, apparently, he''s been preparing for today for a full three hundred years. The more Daoist Ming Yuan heard, the more he became bewildered: Then why didn''t he just exchange for them directly? We didn''t know he needed the legendary ingredients for his exceptional dishCsurely we wouldn''t have stopped him if he had wanted to exchange? Perhaps he assumed we knew? The two men exchanged glances. By the way, Alliance Hierarch, you know about Lu Yang, right? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, I know him; wasn''t it I who invited him? Daoist Ming Yuan looked at Liu Xing as if he were looking at an idiot, thinking that without him as the Alliance Hierarch, the Spirit Chef Alliance would truly be beyond help. Oh right, it was you who invited him. You would never guess who he saw after I sent him to the hostel! Liu Xing had been holding in the news for several days, and upon meeting the Alliance Hierarch, he couldn''t contain it any longer. Who did he see? Liu Xing was about to say it when the order from Zhu Tian, in the form of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, forbidding him from speaking about the meeting, took effect. He couldn''t reveal it, neither explicitly nor by implication. Who exactly he saw, I am not at liberty to say, but I saw many beautiful dancers at his door, all likely to be gifts to him! You mean to say that Lu Yang is a lustful person, and that we should also try to bribe him with women''s favors? Liu Xing had intended to hint at Guess who sent the women to Lu Yang, but it turned into merely suggesting the scenario. Under the influence of the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, Liu Xing couldn''t speak; he could only nod vigorously. Seeing Liu Xing nod, Daoist Ming Yuan hissed, Could it be true that after Lu Yang''s visit to the Laurel Fairy Palace, many fairies are truly pregnant? Not just rumors? Look quickly, that''s Golden Blade Master. He really came! Golden Blade Master performs bone trimming for the cow demon daily in the market, throwing cows into the air and brandishing his blades, making the loudest noise. After several days of buzz, his reputation is the loudest in the market. Golden Blade Master, bare-chested, has two golden blades hanging in front of his chest. The blade edges emit a fierce aura, likely stained with much demon beast blood. Among the Five Star Spirit Chefs skilled in handling ingredients, this fierce aura is particularly eye-catching; many Five Star Spirit Chefs consciously keep their distance from him. And that one, wearing a hood, is Poisonous Granny. Rumors say she practices Dual Cultivation of Elixir and Poison. On one hand, her medicinal food can heal any illness, but if she wants someone dead, it would only take her a word! Look behind her, there are two cultivators. Judging by their attire, they seem to be from the Great Xia government office. It looks like she''s leading them, could it be that she has now defected to the Dynasty? She''s also wearing handcuffs and shackles. Could it be she''s engaged in weighted cultivation, and will take them off when the official competition begins, drastically increasing her strength? Lu Yang, listening from the side, couldn''t help but comment, No, doesn''t it look more like she was captured by Great Xia and is taking part in the competition during her sentence? As you say that, I remember, it seems I''ve heard she was arrested by Great Xia on suspicion of poisoning, a passerby began, then realized something was off. Hold on, who are you? The previous conversation had been as casual as between friends, the two of them talking as if they knew each other, and it had totally slipped his mind that he didn''t recognize this person. Hello, my name is Lu Yunyang. Oh hello, hello, my name is Ma Bin Still not right, who are you? I''m here for the competition. I''m not familiar with these people, just thought I''d get to know some through you, Lu Yang indicated his Five Star sleeve badge, thinking about how he would write his article when he got back, coincidentally meeting someone who seemed to know everything. Ma Bin rolled up his sleeve, showing his Five Star sleeve badge, and said disdainfully, As a fellow competitor, do you think I would reveal information to you? Lu Yang thought for a moment. It wasn''t quite right to inquire about information directly without offering any benefit. He prepared to take out something to sweeten the deal. Ma Bin caught a glimpse of Lu Yang''s subtle move and sneered, Don''t think you can buy me with Spirit Stones. This is a sacred Spirit Chef competition; don''t sully it with your measly Spirit Stones! Lu Yang hadn''t planned on using Spirit Stones at all. He took out his Identity Jade, Actually, I am Lu Yang from the Seek Dao Sect, here to write for the newspaper. If you help me find out who is competing, I''ll put in a good word for you in the paper. Ma Bin looked coldly at Lu Yang, straightened his lapel, and introduced himself formally, I''m Ma Bin, an Imperial Chef from the Imperial Kitchen of Great Xia, specializing in pastries and steam-cooking, as well as complex seasoning with various condiments. Born into the pastry Ma Family, I''ve been passionate about cooking since childhood, devouring all sorts of culinary texts. My culinary skills were initiated through the family''s traditional recipes. As time went by, I not only inherited the family''s pastry craft but also continuously learned new cooking techniques and trends, enhancing my culinary skills. After joining the Imperial Kitchen, I practiced my knife skills diligently until they were so mastered they seemed supernatural, earning the nickname ''The Knife of the Imperial Kitchen.'' I took leave to participate in this Spirit Chef contest with the goal of becoming a Golden Star Spirit Chef and to elevate my pastry Ma Family''s fame within the Spirit Chef World. Just a few good words about me would do; preferably, mention our pastry Ma Family. Lu Yang silently wrote down a line: Ma Bin, from the pastry Ma Family. Chapter 1095 Chapter 1095: Chapter 1094 [Immortal Chef''s Successor] Lu Yunyang Chapter 1095: Chapter 1094 [Immortal Chef''s Successor] Lu Yunyang Master Lu, please look at the cultivator standing in the corner with a smile that hides his eyes. His name is Xie Qi, and he is the hot favorite to win this culinary competition, Ma Bin, who handled the pastries for the Ma Family and cut vegetables for the Imperial Kitchen, introduced various spirit chefs to Lu Yang with great diligence. Xie Qi had medicine pots tied around his waist and appeared to smile at everyone as if his eyes were never open. In the Spirit Chef World, Xie Qi''s reputation was widespread. Even among Five Star Spirit Chefs, there were differences in rank. Other Five Star Spirit Chefs would look at him with flickering gazes, a sign of reverence towards a stronger opponent. But Lu Yang didn''t notice that other spirit chefs were also quietly keeping their distance from Ma Bin. Ma Bin was also a top contender for the championship! Oh, is he that capable? Xie Qi has an ability, whether it''s from his cultivation technique or a natural gift, that allows him to mimic the movements of others. Moreover, his tongue is also extraordinary, extremely sensitive to the flavors of food. Even the tiniest flaw is magnified in his mouth. Anyone who competes in a culinary duel with him will find that he completely imitates their movements, tastes the finished dish, and then improves upon it. In this way, the dishes he makes are always one step ahead of his opponents! Lu Yang nodded, acknowledging that this was indeed a formidable opponent. Anything else? There''s also the female cultivator wearing an ice-blue dress; her name is An Tong. She has never been defeated either, but she relies on sheer strength. Although she was born without a sense of taste, her vision, touch, smell, and hearing are far superior to those of other cultivators at her level. She can create exquisite dishes using just her other four senses! Lu Yang had seen this woman among the people gathered by Jin Tan but didn''t know her name: So her name is An Tong. Ma Bin introduced these spirit chefs one by one, not only those with Five Star rankings. The rest of the four groups of spirit chefs were also there, after all, the Cultivation Monthly only wrote about Five Star Spirit Chef competitions. As the sound of a gong echoed, the Spirit Chef competition officially began. Five groups of spirit chefs started their contests simultaneously. As each renowned spirit chef entered, they elicited exclamations of surprise from the audience. Look quick, that''s the ''Golden Blade Master'' Duan Lang! That''s the ''Poisonous Granny''! That''s the ''Blade of the Imperial Kitchen,'' Ma Bin! That''s ''Immortal Tongue'' Xie Qi! That''s the ''Invincible'' An Tong! Yun Mengmeng listened for a long time, getting frustrated at not hearing anyone call out the name of the Second-in-command, feeling that the audience truly lacked discernment. The Second-in-command was an Immortal Chef''s Successor, far more formidable than any Golden Blade Master or Poisonous Granny. That, that''s actually ''Immortal Chef''s Successor'' Lu Yunyang! Yun Mengmeng, standing in the stands, suddenly pointed at Lu Yang, her expression one of disbelief. However, her expression was somewhat exaggerated. Fortunately for her, the audience was captivated by Lu Yang''s title and didn''t pay much heed to Yun Mengmeng''s expression. Immortal Chef''s Successor, who dares to claim such a grand title? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Where, where? What, you don''t know him? Yun Mengmeng was very surprised. Who is this person? The audience, comprised of gourmands, racked their brains but still could not think of any spirit chef worthy of the heaven-defying title ''Immortal Chef''s Successor.'' Yun Mengmeng whispered mysteriously, Rumor has it that Lu Yunyang received cooking lessons from an immortal in his dreams and mastered techniques only known to immortals. His knife skills are unparalleled, his medicinal food beyond compare. He kept a low profile only because the immortal advised him to be patient for ten years, to temper his character. The ten years have passed, and his sharp sword can finally be unsheathed! Really or not, why does this sound so fake? This kid received the legacy of the Yingtian Immortal? Although Yun Mengmeng''s tale was elaborate, the gourmands weren''t fools; they didn''t just believe everything she said. In the Spirit Chef World, only taste is everything! Clearly, Yun Mengmeng wasn''t as naturally talented at lying as Lu Yang was. The Spirit Chef competition consisted of three stages, testing knife skills, medicinal ingredients, and the dishes themselves. It was an elimination tournament, with only those passing the previous stage qualifying for the next. The five competitions were held simultaneously, all testing the same content. Song Tianjing''s forehead broke out in a layer of cold sweat. The first challenge was said to be a test of knife skills, but it wasn''t looking like it at all. In the Two-Star Spirit Chef competition, all the Two-Star Spirit Chefs were confined to a Beast Fighting Arena. As cage after cage opened, countless Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts crawled out, baring their teeth and staring at these Spirit Chefs, seeing them as food. How come, you''re not telling me you can''t even beat a Demon Beast? Master Wu watched Song Tianjing''s scared appearance, a cold smile curling the corner of his mouth. It seemed that Song Tianjing was nothing special after all, and there would be no need to target him to eliminate him. Master Wu and Yu Qian''er, both Two-Star Spirit Chefs, had come to participate in this grand event. Yu Qian''er explained to Song Tianjing, The Spirit Chef Alliance believes that as a qualified Spirit Chef, the first thing you must be able to do is overcome your ingredients. If you can''t even defeat your ingredients, what qualifications do you have to process them? So, the first challenge often tests how you overcome and handle a Demon Beast. Yu Qian''er didn''t linger after speaking and charged toward a Spirit Rhinoceros armored in plate mail. The more difficult the Spirit Beast you chose to handle, the higher the score you would receive in the final evaluation after the three challenges. This Spirit Rhinoceros ranked within the top ten among a certain type of Demon Beast and was a worthy opponent to challenge. Song Tianjing''s eyes twitched. He was very confident in his knife skills, but the problem was he had little combat experience, especially none against Demon Beasts. What should I do? What should I do? Song Tianjing inadvertently saw Yun Mengmeng in the audience stands, his heart jolted. Why were people from the Heavenly Court Sect here? Could it be that the Young Sect Master had also come? Was he here to watch his performance? If he performed too poorly, would the Young Sect Master have him eradicated? The more Song Tianjing thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He decided to throw caution to the wind. Better to face a Demon Beast with courage than to be dispatched by the Young Sect Master. After all, he was at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage; he should be able to defeat at least one Demon Beast. Song Tianjing chose a purple mink. The purple mink stood on its hind legs, its forepaws tucked into its fur, blinking its small eyes innocently. Noticing Song Tianjing''s choice, the Purple Sky Mink immediately bared its teeth and its eyes turned into a fierce red. Its claws scraped the ground, leaving behind a trail of marks. The audience stands immediately stirred, their attention focused on the Two-Star Spirit Chef group. Who is that person? He actually chose the Purple Sky Mink!? Isn''t the Purple Sky Mink the strongest among these Demon Beasts? Yes, it is the Beast King! The other Two-Star Spirit Chefs also noticed Song Tianjing''s choice, and sneers and taunts were endless. The Purple Sky Mink carries the bloodline of an Ancient Demon, its ancestors included a Crossing Tribulation Demon Emperor. It moves as fast as lightning, and even Spiritual Sense can''t catch it. More than that, its claws are exceptionally sharp, a mere scratch can sever a head. Did he choose it because he has a death wish? Beast King Purple Sky Mink, even I wouldn''t dare choose it as an opponent, laughed Master Wu uncontrollably. Song Tianjing quietly reached into his chest, caressing the Culinary Bible to boost his courage. However, just as he touched the Complete Culinary Compendium, the Purple Sky Mink, which had been ready to attack, suddenly seemed to sense something, its red eyes dissipated, and it lay prostrate on the ground. That was the ever-present fear ingrained in their ancient bloodlines, a grand will that Demon Beasts could not contend with! What''s wrong with the Purple Sky Mink? Not right, not just the Purple Sky Mink, look at the other Demon Beasts! Exclamations of amazement were incessant from the audience stands, with some spectators so shocked that they stood up straight. Every Demon Beast in the Beast Fighting Arena stretched their claws forward, prostrating themselves on the ground, bowing to Song Tianjing. Yu Qian''er covered her mouth in shock, her beautiful eyes filled with boundless astonishment. Is it because of this ''Culinary Bible''? Song Tianjing immediately thought of the key. The partial copy of his family''s ancient Complete Culinary Compendium had never instilled fear in Demon Beasts. Could it be that only this original Culinary Bible had such power?! This should please Young Master Lu, right? The commotion around Song Tianjing was too great for Lu Yang to ignore even if he wanted to. No, how could a book casually given away by a Fairy have such an effect? Why have I never been treated this way?! Chapter 1096 Chapter 1096: Chapter 1095: Knife Skills Chapter 1096: Chapter 1095: Knife Skills A bunch of Foundation Establishment Little Demons kneeling before you, what''s the point? Immortal Fairy disdainfully said, finding Second-in-command truly lacking in ambition. Wait, wait for the day we find Qilin Immortal, then I shall let him kowtow to you, as you are the Eldest Senior Brother of Xiao Ling and Lianyi No no no, Fairy, what I meant was that Song Tianjing is less fortunate, how can he compare with me? Is that what you meant? Exactly! Lu Yang, in a bid to save his life, vigorously nodded. Then all right, it seems I misunderstood. Lu Yang took a deep breath twice, discarded distracting thoughts, paid no attention to the activities on Song Tianjing''s side, and stopped thinking about his doom. What he needed to do now was to focus on displaying his knife skills. Other stages he could just experience lightly, but the first stage required his full effort. As they say, there''s no difference between knife and sword, often a Sword Cultivator''s use of a knife is not inferior either; he, with his Sword Spirit Root and renowned as the premier Sword Cultivator of his level, could not lose face in this challenge! The Five Star Spirit Chef Team was also in the Beast Fighting Arena where Divine Transformation Stage Demon Beasts broke free from their cages, wantonly unleashing their oppressive might. Merely the oppressive force was enough to scare away some Spirit Chefs, preventing them from acting and causing their hands holding the knives to tremble. But Lu Yang was certainly not among them! Other Five Star Spirit Chefs had their own unique equipment; Lu Yang was different, as a simple kitchen knife was enough for him. The competition for the Five Star Spirit Chef Team was slightly different from that of the Two Star Spirit Chef Team, as there was an additional requirement in the topic. Vice Alliance Hierarch Liu Xing just said that in knife skills, ''benevolence'' must be reflected. Lu Yang was still pondering what Knife Skills meant, while other Spirit Chefs had already formed their ideas and began slicing. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Look quick, there''s a small sun! The audience noticed something unusual about the Five Star Spirit Chef Team. No, no, that''s not a small sun, it''s Golden Blade Master, it''s his golden knife shaving so rapidly! Golden Blade Master took the lead, choosing a Fei Yi, which was a kind of snake from the Snake Clan, with six legs and four wings, ranking fifth among the Divine Transformation Demon Beasts! Repeating his old trick, Golden Blade Master stomped his feet down, muscles bulging, suddenly throwing the Fei Yi into the sky. Bone Stripping Blade Technique! Two golden knives flew swiftly, resembling a great sun, leaving clean snake bones and falling white snake meat wherever the sunlight touched. The goodness in knife skills lies in not letting the Demon Beast feel pain, yielding matters, Golden Blade Master hung his golden knives in front of his chest and indifferently spoke, he landed first, followed by the white snake meat falling like rain into the plates. In fact, Golden Blade Master also had the capability to defeat the first four ranked Demon Beasts; however, not being able to kill instantaneously, inducing pain in the Demon Beast, would not count as benevolent knife skills. Why is there such a dense mist over there? Amidst the mist, there''s a figure dancing beautifully, is it a fairy dancing? The audience became excited again. After the mist dissipated, it turned out not to be a fairy but Poisonous Granny dissecting a poisoned Nine-headed Lion. Yun Mengmeng looked at the audience with a strange gaze; did these people have something wrong with their eyes, seeing both a small sun and a fairy dancing? During the competition, Poisonous Granny temporarily didn''t need to wear handcuffs and shackles, feeling much lighter. She gave a sinister smile, choosing the Nine-headed Lion, which was one of the top three formidable beings. Poisonous Granny let the Nine-headed Lion bite into her, tearing off a piece of flesh; poisonous blood flowed out, turning into a toxic mist upon contact with air, sending the Nine-headed Lion into a wonderful slumber. The goodness in knife skills is having the Demon Beast die in bliss! Apart from Lu Yang, there was one more person who did nothing from the beginning to the end, and that was Ma Bin. The goodness in knife skills, so that''s what it means. Ma Bin raised his hand and summoned Vice Alliance Hierarch Liu Xing. Do you need something? I forfeit. Liu Xing looked surprised, You''re giving up? Yes, the essence of knife skills lies in not killing, only by forfeiting can I avoid killing! Have you truly thought this through, is that your final answer? Yes! Ma Bin nodded. Alright, you may leave then. Have I passed the test? Liu Xing rolled his eyes, pointing at the spectator seats, You''ve forfeited and still think you can pass the test, go sit in the spectator seats. This wasn''t right, wouldn''t Vice Alliance Leader Liu reveal a meaningful smile, acknowledging that I had understood the purpose of the test and let me pass on my own? How could my Imperial Kitchen''s knife fame end like this? Ma Bin was sent to the spectator seats, but the competition continued. Finally, Lu Yang made a move; he slowly stood up, holding an ordinary kitchen knife, and strolled towards the Beast King Kui Niu. The Kui Niu, sensing danger, knew instinctively from its bloodline that this enemy could kill it! Lu Yang raised his knife and then lowered it, while the Kui Niu stood still, completely unharmed. What happened, what''s going on? The audience was extremely puzzled. Was he just intimidating the Kui Niu? Is this the level of the Immortal Chef''s successor? No, look what he''s holding in his hand! Ma Bin, possessing genuine skill, quickly noticed something unusual. At some unknown point, Lu Yang held in his hand an extremely thin piece of paper, nearly transparent under the sunlight. Let me see. Liu Xing instantly moved closer, took the paper which felt weightless. He unfolded it, and to his surprise, it was in the shape of the Kui Niu! You did this I split the Kui Niu down the middle, made another cut along the cross-section, and obtained this piece of beef paper. And the Kui Niu didn''t even realize it had been cut, the wounds healed immediately. Lu Yang tore off a small piece of the beef paper and chewed it, the flavor of Kui Niu meat filling his mouth. I think Ma Bin is right, the essence of knife skills truly lies in not killing. Vice Alliance Hierarch, would you like to try? The beef paper was so thin that a bit of sunlight was enough to cook it! No, your knife skills are superb, but the beef paper is too thin, not even enough for one dish. Despite demonstrating the essence of knife skills, you are not a qualified Spirit Chef. Liu Xing was very strict in terms of Spirit Chef standards. Why would that be difficult? Lu Yang chuckled, knocked the Kui Niu out with the back of his knife, raised his knife again, and then had a piece of meat with a marbled pattern in his hand! Liu Xing''s pupils dilated, showing a disbelief expression. Now he saw it clearly; to an untrained eye, it seemed like just one cut, but he saw Lu Yang make eighty-one cuts! After knocking out the Kui Niu, Lu Yang made one cut to open its skin, extracted the beef shank, and after removing the beef shank, the Kui Niu''s skin had just healed! The Kui Niu, a Divinity Transformation Stage Demon Beast, had extremely strong healing abilities. By the time it awoke, the missing part had already regrown! And the Kui Niu had no idea! If Vice Alliance Hierarch still thinks it''s not enough food, I can find a few more Kui Nius. I can cut parts from them, and that should add up to a whole Kui Niu. You, you''ve passed. Vice Alliance Hierarch Liu said dazedly, this was more than just passing, it was a record-setting, an unprecedented knife technique in the sixty thousand year history of the Spirit Chef competition within the Five Star Spirit Chef Team! By the way, how many cuts did you make just now? Vice Alliance Leader Liu suddenly asked before leaving. Lu Yang smiled lightly, clasping his fists: A hundred and eight cuts, I am gratified. Chapter 1097 Chapter 1097: Chapter 1096: Identifying Ingredients Chapter 1097: Chapter 1096: Identifying Ingredients Who is that person? He''s so powerful! I remember someone just said he is the successor of the Immortal Cook? Right, the Immortal Cook''s successor, Lu Yunyang! I recall now, earlier Lu Yunyang was standing with Ma Bin. At first, Ma Bin wasn''t too friendly towards him, but then, as if he learned Lu Yunyang''s identity, Ma Bin became quite courteous! an audience member suddenly remembered the episode before the competition. Ma Bin, seated in the audience stands, twitched at the corner of his eyes. What do you mean I wasn''t too friendly to him at first? Don''t spread rumors, I genuinely admire Fellow Daoist Lu Yang! Ma Bin slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at the tall figure below, he muttered to himself, So, he really is the Immortal Cook''s successor Fellow Daoist Ma Bin, do you know his identity? a foodie eagerly leaned over to ask. Ma Bin revealed a profoundly meaningful smile, Whether he is or isn''t, it''s not for me to say. Ma Bin''s ambiguous response, as though in possession of a certain secret, made everyone else more inclined to believe in Lu Yunyang''s identity. Intentionally boosting Lu Yunyang''s reputation, Ma Bin expected that Lu Yunyang would add an extra line or two about him in the newspapers. It seems that what the little girl said was right; it could really be the Immortal Cook''s successor. I feel the same. Seeing more and more people acknowledging that Second-in-command was a quite remarkable person, Yun Mengmeng felt a sense of pride. With Second-in-command working so hard in the competition below, she couldn''t just sit around! She stood up and moved to another location to continue promoting Second-in-command. This Lu Yunyang is one of my own, but how come I have no recollection at all when his knife skills are so exquisite? Jin Tan, the Clan Leader of the Taotie Clan, noticed Lu Yang''s actions and was very surprised. Facing the Kui Ox, at the Spirit Transformation Late Stage just like himself, Lu Yang did not use his full strength, yet he effortlessly stripped a piece of meat from it without its awareness. If he wished, all the Demon Beasts here would be but a matter of a single cut for him. This was the type of man their Taotie Clan should cultivate vigorously. No matter, as long as he is one of my own. Jin Tan revealed a smile of scheming success; his Spirit Chefs had performed conspicuously well in the first round, and they would soon shine in the second and third rounds, aiding him in obtaining the legendary ingredients. Old Meng, how does it matter that you''ve tried so hard to stop me for three hundred years? In the end, the seat of the Alliance Hierarch is mine! The knife-craft round ended quickly. The participants were all top-notch, and those who got eliminated were the Spirit Chefs who couldn''t overcome the Demon Beasts. Liu Xing continued to host the Five Star Spirit Chef Team challenges, and unlike the first round, this time significantly more Spirit Chefs set their sights on Lu Yunyang, marking him as a favorite to win the championship. This round tests your ability to discern ingredients. Liu Xing set out five display cabinets, all covered by a red cloth. The red cloth was woven from some material that could block the investigation of Spiritual Sense. Inside these five display cabinets are five different ingredients. You need to identify the name of the ingredient. Only the first person to answer correctly will pass this round. However, if you answer incorrectly, you will be disqualified from the competition. Think carefully before you answer. In other words, only five people would pass this round! Realizing this, the whole place fell dead silent, with all the Spirit Chefs becoming nervous, uneasy, and even those who were somewhat confident in their knowledge began to doubt whether their skills were truly up to par. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Only Lu Yang yawned, indifferent to winning or losing, thinking about how to draft his article once he got back. It''s such a bother. If only he had brought Old Meng along, then he could concentrate on having fun and let him fret over this problem. Before setting out, Lu Yang sought out Meng Jingzhou, who was deeply engrossed in pondering the profound meanings in the Immortal''s Quotations. Seeing Old Meng studying so intently, Lu Yang did not disturb him further. Lu Yang''s relaxed demeanor was seen by others as being brimming with confidence. Liu Xing unveiled the first red cloth, revealing a leaf lying quietly within the display. The leaf was adorned with golden runes that flickered, primitive and rustic, a natural inscription. It looks familiar, Lu Yang muttered under his breath, feeling as if he had seen it somewhere before, and quite frequently at that. Golden Blade Master sent a beam of Spiritual Energy into the sky, signaling his readiness to answer the question. It''s the leaf of the great ginkgo tree! Incorrect answer. The first Spirit Chef was quickly eliminated, and it was none other than Golden Blade Master, who had performed so well in the knife skills challenge. Seeing this scene, the Spirit Chefs who had been eager to try were like they had been doused with cold water, no one daring to buzz in. However, as Golden Blade Master was eliminated, a beam of Spiritual Energy shot up immediately after. [Immortal Tongue]Xie Bin. It''s an Enlightenment Tree leaf, and furthermore, it''s from an Enlightenment Tree that''s five thousand years old. Correct answer. The Spirit Chefs looked on with envy. It was indeed Xie BinChe not only recognized it as an Enlightenment Tree leaf but knew it was five millenniums old. It''s nothing more than us having a five-thousand-year-old Enlightenment Tree in our family, Xie Bin humbly stated, but whether that humility was genuine or just a boast remained uncertain. So it''s an Enlightenment Tree leaf, Lu Yang realized, no wonder it looked so familiar. The Eldest Senior Sister often used Enlightenment Tree leaves to brew tea, only hers always came from an Enlightenment Tree King that had lived for a hundred thousand years. It was the first time he saw such a young Enlightenment Tree leaf, so he didn''t recognize it immediately. Now, for the second ingredient. Liu Xing lifted the second red cloth to reveal a palm-sized, lush and juicy vine, whose radiating heat warped the space around it, which was very frightening. Behind the vine, an Illusory Shadow flickered, seeming like a tiger, yet like a dragon. The Spirit Chefs furrowed their brows, no immediate answer coming forth, as none of them had seen such a Spiritual Plant. Lu Yang sent out a beam of spiritual essence with a smile. This is Kirin Immortality Medicine. But it''s not the mother plant, rather a sprout that separated from the ancient mother plant. He was very familiar with this as the Seek Dao Sect''s herb garden hosted a Kirin Immortality Medicine that had originated from Ancient Times. On the day of the Qilin Immortal''s grand wedding, Fairy Eternity accidentally interfered, leading to Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi competing in a culinary showdown, prompting the Yingtian Immortal to taste. The three immortals, unaware of the truth, blamed the Qilin Immortal for the chaos and gave him a beating. During that battle, a few drops of blood from the Qilin Immortal, which contained his life-creating powers, birthed the later generations'' Kirin Immortality Medicine. Kirin Immortality Medicine? Many Spirit Chefs looked at each other, many of them never having heard of this Immortal Elixir. [Immortal Tongue]Xie Qi, [Invincible]An Tong, [Poisonous Granny], and others had heard of the Immortal Elixir but only by name and were unaware of its origins. Lu Yang, hands clasped behind his back, strolled around, then slowly began to relay an ancient secret tale. In the ancient past, a dark force schemed, leading to a clash between the Dragon and Phoenix ancestors, where the Four Ancient Immortals debated the Dao. The Qilin Immortal stood alone against three and did not falter. In that battle, the Dao crumbled, stars extinguished, and a few drops of blood, infused with the Qilin Immortal''s life-creating power spilled out, tearing through the void, piercing the sky, and a few fortunate Spiritual Plants blessed with the Immortal Blood transformed into Kirin Immortality Medicine! Chapter 1098 Chapter 1098: Chapter 1097: My Words Are Evidence Chapter 1098: Chapter 1097: My Words Are Evidence The hall fell completely silent, neither the Spirit Chefs participating in the competition, the audience seated on the platform, nor the high-ranking members of the Spirit Chef Alliance had ever heard of the origin of the Kirin Immortality Medicine. Yet, Lu Yang spoke with such certainty, it did not seem fabricated. Could it be that the Kirin Immortality Medicine really originated this way? If what Lu Yang said was true, then it would be a significant discovery for the Spirit Chef World, the Alchemy World, and the Archaeology World! Lu Yunyang, you''ve passed, announced Liu Xing. Regardless of the actual origin of the Kirin Immortality Medicine, Lu Yang had recognized the origin of this ingredient. Lu Yang returned to his seat, the center of attention. Especially Xie Qi, who felt that Lu Yang would be his greatest rival on this journey! This was good; a challenging competition would showcase his capabilities! Second-in-command, so when Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal clashed, was there a hidden mastermind causing trouble? Fairy Eternity was well aware of the origin of the Kirin Immortality Medicine, but was indeed clueless about the background events. Lu Yang sighed; the instigator who caused their fight was none other than you, Fairy, having sent Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi an Immortal Fruit, claiming it was a gift for the most beautiful of the Demon Race. Of course, these kinds of thoughts were enough; there was no need to mention them to the Fairy. As a vassal, one''s duty was to gather intelligence for His Majesty, filter information, and ease His Majesty''s worries. It was the senior Yingtian Immortal who told me. Originally the four of them were as close as brothers; the reason they fought was due to someone''s interference. Looking back, they all regret fighting Qilin Immortal. The real enemy was someone else, but too powerful for them to defeat! I believe only a schemer worthy of death could plot against the Four Ancient Immortals! Lu Yang clenched his fists and said indignantly. We''ll get rid of him sooner or later! Immortal Fairy also clenched her fists and said. With the Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command united in enmity, surely there was nothing they couldn''t accomplish! Liu Xing revealed the third piece of cloth, which covered the meat of an unknown Demon Beast, its flesh clear and translucent, with layers of fat like crystal. Lu Yang could feel that this Demon Beast was definitely a very tough opponent when alive. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s the hind leg meat of a Taotie, An Tong declared. Correct. An Tong indeed lived up to her reputation as a Spirit Chef meticulously cultivated by the Taotie Clan; she could identify the origin of a Demon Beast at a glance. Now, let''s reveal the fourth ingredient. Only two spots were left, and the Spirit Chefs were eager, gearing up for a fight to claim one. Liu Xing lifted the fourth cloth to reveal a fist-sized gray stone sphere, its surface smooth, seemingly unprocessed, naturally formed this way. The stone still emitted continuous fluctuations of Spiritual Energy. The Spirit Chefs fell silent, none able to provide an answer. A smooth stone? It was impossible to even guess. Gray Golden Core? Incorrect. Magnet? Incorrect. Realgar? Incorrect. Eliminating three people in a row, the Spirit Chefs shivered in fear, not daring to make a sound. Doesn''t anyone know? Liu Xing scanned the crowd, observing everyone''s expression. Even prominent new stars like Xie Qi and An Tong among the Spirit Chefs didn''t recognize what this stone sphere was. Isn''t this a Star Core? Lu Yang couldn''t help but comment sarcastically. It''s one thing for the Immortal Fairy to feed Four Immortals with Star Cores, but are you Spirit Chef Alliance members really considering this as an ingredient? Too many Star Cores eaten? Correct! Liu Xing hadn''t expected that Lu Yang would recognize such a rare item, and his tone inevitably carried a hint of excitement. This object is the core of a planet, something that existed only in Ancient Times. However, during that era, there were many battles among Great Powers, causing stars to shatter, and occasionally, Star Cores were passed down. At first, our alliance didn''t know what this was. After research and verification, we discovered that the Immortal Cooks once used Star Cores as ingredients to entertain friends. Following this clue, we found that if you scrape off the shards from the surface of the Star Core, grind them into a medicinal powder, and add it to the ingredients, it could elevate the freshness of the ingredients by a notch! Replicating the culinary arts of an Immortal CookCthis was an event significant enough to be recorded in the annals of the Spirit Chef Alliance! Lu Yang twitched at the corner of his mouth. You guys replicated it wrong, it seems. The Fairy used an entire Star Core to feed the Four Immortals. Let''s present the last ingredient. The final piece of red cloth was lifted, revealing half of a golden apple. Even the flesh was golden, and the apple looked as if it had just been cut, with no signs of decay! The aroma of the fruit wafted through the venue, lingering in everyone''s mind. Damn, Immortal Fruit? Lu Yang almost cursed out loud. The Spirit Chef Alliance has really outdone themselves this time, finding something even the Fairies thought no longer existed in the outside world. Immortal Fruit was cultivated by the Immortal Fairy, and consuming it could preserve a corpse from decaying. Eternal Spirit Fruit! Poisonous Granny shouted, though in reality, she didn''t recognize it, but she was placed by Jin Tan, and this was the answer Jin Tan had told her. What Eternal Spirit Fruit Lu Yang thought. If you''re clueless, better not to speak. However, Liu Xing''s response was beyond Lu Yang''s expectations. Liu Xing waved his hand grandly and announced the result: Correct! The second challenge ends here, and the four of you will advance to the third round Wait a minute, this isn''t Eternal Spirit Fruit at all! Lu Yang stood up and spoke sternly, slightly displeased. Although the objects created by the Fairy were strange, they shouldn''t be misidentified as something else. Lu Yunyang, what nonsense are you spouting! Poisonous Granny became desperate, as this affected her chance to advance. It is said that during Ancient Times, the Venerate of Eternal Green planted an Eternal Life Spirit Medicine on the Eighth-grade Spiritual Vein on Yingzhou Island. This medicine bore golden fruits known as Eternal Spirit Fruits, whose fragrance was overflowing, and when picked, remained forever fresh! Liu Xing nodded secretly. This was also information controlled by the Spirit Chef Alliance. They had procured this half golden fruit millenniums ago; even today, it seemed as if it had just been picked, consistent with the traits of Eternal Spirit Fruit. Eternal Green Venerate? Lu Yang had heard about it from Immortal Fairy, who even boasted about competing with Immortal Fairy for the position of Dao Fruit, only to be knocked down with two punches by the Fairy. You say this isn''t Eternal Spirit Fruit, then what is it? This is Immortal Fruit, cultivated by the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, used to feed Demon Beasts, ensuring their corpses remain undecayed, preserving the state of just being dead, keeping the taste forever fresh, and no mere Spirit Fruit deserves to describe such an Immortal Object! Ridiculous, you say this is Immortal Fruit, what proof do you have? Lu Yang tore off his mask, revealing his true face, causing a stir among the crowd. Is that Lu Yang? He''s actually a Spirit Chef? Lu Yang looked towards Liu Xing and Daoist Ming Yuan, who stood at a higher place, and said earnestly, I infiltrated the Eternity Sect, found the headquarters of the Eternity Sect, and only then did the Dynasty and Seek Dao Sect jointly annihilate the Eternity Sect. While I was undercover at the headquarters of the Eternity Sect, I saw the Immortal Fruit and learned about its origin from the confessions of subsequent masters. Afterward, I awakened Ao Ling, a senior, in the East Sea Dragon Pearl, and confirmed the origin of the Immortal Fruit with Senior Ao Ling. What I say is the proof! If you don''t believe me, feel free to invite Senior Ao Ling to come here and distinguish the truth! Chapter 1099 Chapter 1099: Chapter 1098: Fish Not Fish Chapter 1099: Chapter 1098: Fish Not Fish Spirit Chef Alliance certainly didn''t have the ability to invite Ao Ling over. Who is Ao Ling? A Dragon Clan Ancestor, the strongest Semi-Immortal, second only in prestige within the Demon Race to the Qilin Immortal, far beyond what Zhu Tian could compare to. Lu Yang was fortunate enough to awaken Ao Ling in the East Sea, earning the qualification to meet her. The Spirit Chef Alliance did not possess such capability. Moreover, there was no need to have Ao Ling come to verify the authenticity, as Lu Yang''s reputation and identity were enough to explain everything. If Lu Yang said it was an Immortal Fruit, then it was an Immortal Fruit. Lu Yang was actually a Spirit Chef as well? The audience had yet to recover from the revelation of Lu Yang''s identity. Of course, have you forgotten? Sect Leader Qiu of the Five Elements Sect highly praised Lu Yang''s cooking skills! Wait, do you guys remember the battle at the Sword Tower? The battle between Ying Tian Corpse and the Mysterious Immortal, of course I remember, what about it? I know a Sword Cultivator who participated in the Grand Sword Ceremony, according to him, before the Mysterious Immortal appeared, Lu Yang had told the Ying Tian Corpse that he had received the teachings of the Yingtian Immortal! Everything matches! Lu Yang is indeed the successor of the Immortal Cook! The audience excitedly discussed and finally believed Mengmeng''s words. As the successor of the Immortal Cook, that identity alone gave him absolute authority in the Spirit Chef Alliance! See what I told you, I said he was the successor of the Immortal Cook! Mengmeng was happy for Lu Yang as more people recognized the Second-in-command''s capabilities. He is indeed Lu Yang, truly extraordinary. Daoist Ming Yuan looked at Lu Yang. His original intention in inviting Lu Yang was to promote the Spirit Chef Competition, but he hadn''t expected Lu Yang to directly become a Spirit Chef. What exactly was this half-piece of golden fruit? Liu Xing was also not sure and had to ask Daoist Ming Yuan; soon, Liu Xing returned and announced the final result. Poisonous Granny is eliminated, Xie Qi, Lu Yang, and An Tong advance to the last competition! Poisonous Granny hung her head dejectedly; she had guessed this would be the outcome as soon as Lu Yang appeared. Two officers from Great Xia came, shackling her wrists and ankles, and escorted her back to Great Xia to continue her sentence. Wait a moment, brothers, can I watch the final competition? Poisonous Granny pleaded. Despite her nickname, she too was a Spirit Chef who loved gourmet food; she insisted on seeing the pinnacle battle representing the Five Star Spirit Chefs! The two officers from Great Xia conferred and thought that returning early would only lead to new tasks; there really was no need to rush back; they might as well stay and watch the competition before returning. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although they didn''t understand the Spirit Chef Competition, they also wanted to witness Lu Yang''s legendary performance. Alliance Hierarch, it seems like most of the chefs entering the third round are Jin Tan''s men. Liu Xing noticed that the situation was unfavorable for Daoist Ming Yuan and spoke with concern. Except for Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, who will win, the situations of the other four groups seem worrisome. Jin Tan only needed to exchange four ingredients to create his ultimate dish. No matter, I see a promising young fellow in the Two Star Spirit Chef Team over there. Daoist Ming Yuan smiled, seemingly unconcerned about Jin Tan. Everyone''s attention was focused on the Five Star Spirit Chef Team, with very few noticing the competition within the Two Star Spirit Chef Team. The Two Star Spirit Chef Team was the first to enter the third round with the dish Fish but Not Fish. Young Master Wu looked at the dazed Song Tianjing and secretly snickered. Do you realize, boy, that the pufferfish you chose has been tainted with my Five Poisons? Even if you have a Poison Immune Body and aren''t affected, can the judges withstand it? Once the time comes, your reputation as a Spirit Chef will be utterly ruined, with no chance of redemption, and I will emerge victorious and win the beauty! Blame yourself for offending this young master! Song Tianjing indeed realized that his pufferfish had been poisoned by Young Master Wu, but his daze was not due to contemplating how to break out of this predicament but rather pondering whether this was a dream or reality. The events in the dream were unfolding one by one; the previous experience seemed more like a premonition of the future rather than just a dream. Could it be that revealing possession of the Culinary Bible would lead to being hunted by the Spirit Chef Alliance? Even though in the future, he would evade the pursuit, obtain the entire inheritance of the Complete Culinary Compendium, defeat the leader of the Spirit Chef Alliance, and become the new leader, during the pursuit, Qian''er would tragically be poisoned, his younger brother would take a blade for him, the elder brother, who initially pursued him but was later swayed by him, lost an arm in the battle against the Spirit Chef Alliance, and although they escaped, his sworn brothers could not evade their fated doom As long as I''m not being hunted by the Spirit Chef Alliance, I can avoid all these futures! I need to rewrite the future! A keen look indeed, Daoist Ming Yuan remarked. Although he didn''t understand why Song Tianjing wore a look that suggested he was ready to make a noble sacrifice. The first recipe in the Complete Culinary Compendium is called Pearl Fish Soup, which primarily requires fish and Five Poisons; Master Wu''s act of poisoning the fish actually aided Song Tianjing. The second dish, Eight Treasure Chicken Duck Fish, required the fish bones from the Pearl Fish Soup as a starter to bring out the full flavor of the dish. But now, he couldn''t exactly follow the recipes for Eight Treasure Chicken Duck Fish, even resemblances might arouse suspicion! By gaining the Forbidden Book, he had made himself an enemy of the Spirit Chef Alliance, a case of gaining some and losing some. The Eight Treasure Chicken Duck Fish required thirty-six ingredients and had an extremely intricate and complex production process; he needed to boldly modify the recipe! Oh ancestors of the Yangyuan Building, bless your descendants! If the ancestors could use the incomplete Complete Culinary Compendium to recreate some dishes, then he could use the Complete Culinary Compendium to restore some dishes! Why shouldn''t modern people be as good as the ancients? In the Spirit Chef Alliance, flame control skills are divided into five levels: Beginner, Proficient, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, and Consummation. As Song Tianjing''s cultivation level advanced to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, his skill in controlling flames underwent a transformation, reaching the Proficient level! With one hand, Song Tianjing controlled the flames, making the fish soup thick and white, while with the other, he finely chopped the ingredients to better enhance the flavors! When the last grain of sand in the hourglass fell, Song Tianjing finally completed the Three Treasure Chicken Duck Fish. Master Wu was the second to last to finish; he had absolute confidence in his own abilities; Song Tianjing couldn''t beat him! He lifted the lid of the serving dish, revealing a dazzling light; as the light dissipated, what lay in front of the five judges were small golden ingots. Some of the five judges were professional Spirit Chefs, some were gourmets, and others were ordinary people; they picked up a golden ingot, their eyes widening in amazement. It''s a deep-fried dumpling! No, it''s more than just that; his dumpling wrapper isn''t made of flour, it''s made of fish skin! The filling is a mix of squid bits and pork filling, the latter making up a small part serving as a binder! Fish yet not fish; it truly is fish yet not fish! Master Wu, with a humble smile, introduced, This is the Golden Fish Skin Dumpling I made! Golden Fish Skin Dumplings, indeed quite impressive. All five judges nodded in agreement; this was clearly a notch above the first three dishes! Song Tianjing lifted his serving dish lid, revealing an entire old duck, though it lacked the luster of Master Wu''s presentation. This is the Three Treasures Ruyi Soup I made. Song Tianjing sliced the old duck open to reveal the old hen wrapped inside; the fragrance was compelling, tapping into the judges'' cravings. They hurriedly took a sip of the soup, their expressions turning to surprise; Master Wu smirked, guessing they had realized they were poisoned. Yet, to Master Wu''s astonishment, the judges, who had only sampled a bite from the first four dishes, began to sip one spoon after another, increasingly faster! The judges closed their eyes, savoring the soup''s impact and satisfaction. They felt surrounded by the energetic presence of chicken, duck, and fish; even though the fish weren''t visible, the fish''s fragrance leisurely infused into the soup, spreading in their mouths, their blood turning as salty as the sea, countless fish swimming within! The leading judge, the champion of the previous two-star Spirit Chef competition, nodded along with the four others. Not a word was needed to reach a unanimous decision. He stood up to announce the result. I announce, the champion of the Two Star Spirit Chef Team is Song Tianjing! On the sleeve of Song Tianjing''s arm, two black stars were covered by glaring gold! Chapter 1100 Chapter 1100: Chapter 199: Tofu Showdown! Chapter 1100: Chapter 199: Tofu Showdown! Due to Lu Yang''s appearance, the Five Star Spirit Chef Team garnered much attention, with even those originally intending to watch the Seven Star Spirit Chef Team being lured over in significant numbers. Who would''ve thought that Lu Yang is a Spirit Chef with Immortal Chef''s Successor''s inheritance! Xie Qi stared intensely at Lu Yang, mimicking his every move. So what if he has received the Immortal Chef''s inheritance? I will prove to the world that not only can I imitate the dishes of the Immortal Chef''s Successor, but I can even improve upon them! Xie Qi touched the vials and jars strapped to his waist, revealing a smile filled with deep meaning. These were his secret weapons, containing spices he had collected from his travels across the Cultivation World, especially from Buddha Country. The Spirit Chef World overlooked Buddha Country, even excluding it from their ranks, yet Xie Qi discovered that while Buddha Country''s dishes were indescribably poor, or rather unpalatable, its spices were unmatched by any other place. With the power of these spices, he could make any dish taste even better! An Tong also longed to compete with Lu Yang on the same stage and see who the better chef was! The Invincible An Tong, as the outside world called her, had never lost since her debut. Lu Yang would not be an exception! As the center of attention, Lu Yang felt there was no need for everyone to keep looking at him this way. He had only practiced his knife skills for a few days, followed Fairy Eternity in recognizing some odd Spiritual Plants, which he hadn''t even used yet. As for cooking, he was a complete noviceCwhat could he rely on to win? He might as well casually prepare something and let Xie Qi and An Tong fight over first place. After all, he didn''t care whether Jin Tan''s side would win or not. This was an internal struggle of the Spirit Chef Alliance, and he was just an observer. Liu Xing spread his arms wide, and the outermost walls of the examination area collapsed, revealing rows upon rows of ingredientsCbirds, beasts, Spirit Beans, Spirit Rice, everything one could wish for. He announced the final challenge loud and clear, For the Five Star Spirit Chef Team, the last challenge is to make a dish using tofu! Lu Yang: Lu Yang, clutching his forehead in pain, first thought of his early Cultivation days, when Eldest Senior Sister made him practice Swordsmanship with tofu. He had to chop as much tofu by day as he would then have to eat at meals, and at night, even his nightmares were haunted by Tofu Heavenly Venerate, to the point where he felt nauseated at the sight of tofu. Do you Spirit Chefs even want positive coverage anymore? Little Yang, go for it! My recipe includes a Yin Yang Tofu. Let them see the level of Immortal cooking! Fairy Eternity egged on. Lu Yang''s eye twitched as he had translated the entire Complete Culinary Compendium, resulting in his ability to remember the preparation method for every single dish listed. The Imperial edict was inviolableCwhat right did a subject have to resist His Majesty''s decree? Lu Yang begrudgingly started making the Yin Yang Tofu. As the name implied, Yin Yang Tofu consisted of tofu in two colors, black and white. To achieve this, one needed hundreds of black and white ingredients to create a composite sauce to dye the tofu. Black foods like squid ink, soy sauce, and more. White foods like salt, sugar, and more. Fairy, wouldn''t this make it too salty? Don''t worry, just add some chili pepper at the end, it will balance out the saltiness! This Yin Yang Tofu embodies the Yin Yang Path, it contains endless worlds, and its wonders are infinite. If you manage to comprehend this aspect, you will have entered the threshold of the Yin Yang Path Fairy Eternity rambled on and on, recounting her philosophy behind creating this dish. Xie Qi kept pace with Lu Yang''s actions, pouring hundreds of vials and jars together and mixing them thoroughly. Watching the black and white mixture unwittingly react and bubble, Xie Qi began to doubt whether Lu Yang was truly an Immortal Chef''s Successor. But recalling all the rumors about Lu Yang, he gritted his teeth, believed, and continued to follow the recipe! Staring at the ball-shaped slices of tofu doused in the sauce, Xie Qi''s index finger twitched in anticipation. Although the cooking process was inexplicably mysterious, the finished product smelled incredibly fragrant! Let me taste it and see what faults this tofu has. Xie Qi took a spoonful and incredulously clutched his throat, making uh-uh sounds. Two extreme flavors collided in his mouth. His taste sense, already far superior to a normal person''s, was amplified to an unbearable degree by the effect. These flavors tormented him to an extent that life seemed worse than death. ClangC Xie Qi collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth and lost to unconsciousness. Without employing a single soldier, Lu Yang had forced Xie Qi out of the competition. This could truly be called a masterstroke strategy, winning without fighting! The final matchup came down to Lu Yang and An Tong. Time''s up! Liu Xing declared loudly. Considering Xie Qi''s withdrawal due to unforeseen circumstances, after discussion by the alliance''s higher-ups, we''ve decided to adopt a different method for this competition''s evaluation! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We will switch to each side tasting the other''s dishes and giving scores! Lu Yang presented the Yin Yang Tofu, drenched in brilliant red chili oil, while An Tong presented tofu in the shape of an orange. Now, let''s begin the tasting. Lu Yang examined An Tong''s orange-shaped tofu, which was coated in a shell resembling a sugar glaze. With a gentle tap of his spoon, Lu Yang cracked the sugar shell, revealing the white and bouncy tofu inside. Taking a spoonful of both sugar coating and tofu, Lu Yang tasted it. The originally bland tofu became enriched in flavor with the addition of an orange essence, and mixing in bamboo shoots gave the tofu a particularly crisp bite. This flavor was leaps and bounds beyond Fairy Eternity''s creations! While Lu Yang savored An Tong''s orange tofu, An Tong was also studying Lu Yang''s Yin Yang Tofu. As a child, a high fever had taken her sense of taste, but it had also led to an abnormal development of her vision, touch, smell, and hearing. The layer of red oil on this Yin Yang Tofu is visually striking without overpowering the tofu''s fragrance. The black and white tofu has not only the aroma of tofu but also combines scents from the sea, the sky, and the earth. She didn''t even need to taste it to know that it was a superb tofu that completely overshadowed her own orange tofu! It was a true masterpiece of tofu! Although she lacked the sense of taste, An Tong still wanted to try a biteCout of respect for Lu Yang. Just as Lu Yang was about to advise An Tong not to eat it, ready to concede defeat, he saw An Tong take a spoonful of the Yin Yang Tofu. Gripping her neck and wide-mouthed, she shouted an evaluation, louder than she ever had in her life. So spicy, so salty!! How can it be this spicy! An Tong gulped down water, which finally lowered the temperature in her mouth a bit and allowed her to calm down, contemplating more deeply. Wait, do I now have a sense of taste?! ICI have my sense of taste back? An Tong devoured the Yin Yang Tofu with tears dripping onto the plate, sobbing with a smile, Delicious, it''s really delicious After a while, An Tong finally calmed her inner turmoil and bowed deeply to Lu Yang. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, you have won, I concede defeat voluntarily. Though she was on Jin Tan''s side, she had her own principles. Lu Yang had saved her sense of taste with his tofuChow could she be qualified to judge Lu Yang''s Yin Yang Tofu? Saying so, she left the stage without awaiting Lu Yang''s reaction, leaving behind a bewildered Lu Yang. Even as Liu Xing announced the results and Lu Yang''s sleeve was adorned with five golden stars, denoting his status as the strongest among the Five Star Spirit Chefs, he hadn''t snapped back to reality. Wait, how did I just win with these skills? Chapter 1101 Chapter 1101: Chapter 1100 Why does this cook''s cooking seem like a fight? Chapter 1101: Chapter 1100 Why does this cook''s cooking seem like a fight? All the Spirit Chefs looked toward the golden Star armband worn by Lu Yang, their eyes full of envy. This was the supreme honor that all Spirit Chefs dreamed of, yet compared to the status of Immortal Cook''s Successor, the golden Star armband seemed somewhat dimmed. It could be said that if Lu Yang hadn''t obtained the golden Star armband, it would have diminished its value! Little Yang, be confident, you are a Spirit Chef personally taught by me, becoming number one is only natural. Fairy Eternity was quite pleased with herself, as Lu Yang won in the final round relying on her Yin Yang Tofu! Though there were some twists and unexpected events, it was an undeniable fact that Lu Yang triumphed in the Five Star Spirit Chef Team. After all five competitions had ended, Song Tianjing, the winner of the Two Star Spirit Chef Team, stepped onto the award platform under everyone''s watchful eyes, and Yu Qian''er''s eyes shone when she looked at Song Tianjing. Song Tianjing, what kind of ingredient would you like as a reward? asked Daoist Ming Yuan. Song Tianjing initially wanted Firmament Tree, as all three dishes in the Complete Culinary Compendium used it for firewood. But since Firmament Tree wasn''t exactly an ingredient, and it was unlikely that the Spirit Chef Alliance had it. Star Core, I want the Star Core. Oh, that''s interesting, Daoist Ming Yuan handed a square wooden box to Song Tianjing, containing the Star Core inside. Lu Yang, what ingredient do you desire? Daoist Ming Yuan''s attitude towards Lu Yang was noticeably more gentle than towards the other winners. Immortal Fruit. That embarrassing thing from Fairy Eternity had to be recovered. Daoist Ming Yuan solemnly handed half of an Immortal Fruit to Lu Yang: Our alliance failed to recognize the Immortal Object as a mere Spiritual Object, truly a shame. I hope this fruit will shine uniquely in your hands. It will! Lu Yang responded with the same solemnity. The winners of the other three groups were Jin Tan''s men, and according to his orders, they obtained three legendary ingredients from Daoist Ming Yuan. Sir, mission accomplished! The three group winners knelt before Jin Tan, presenting the three legendary ingredients. Bodhi Glazed Fruit, Nine Revolutions Coiled Dragon Bamboo Shoot, Proverb Fish, we''re just missing the one from the Five Star Spirit Chef Team Jin Tan''s eyes narrowed slightly, he hadn''t expected Lu Yang to pull off a Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, pretending to be a member of their team. Well, missing one doesn''t matter! Jin Tan strode with the vigor of a tiger and dragon to confront Daoist Ming Yuan, pointing at his nose. Old Daoist Ming Yuan, I hereby challenge you for the position of Alliance Leader. Do you dare to accept the battle? He had been biding his time for three hundred years for this day, only he hadn''t anticipated the unforeseen emergence of Lu Yang and Song Tianjing. He was never one for elaborate schemes, but for the Alliance Leader''s position, he had clashed wits and courage with Daoist Ming Yuan for three hundred years, unwilling to continue the fight. Now that they had fallen out, it was time to settle it once and for all! The crowd that had dispersed started to get agitated. What, what, Jin Tan is issuing an Alliance Leader challenge? I heard that he was terribly defeated by Daoist Ming Yuan three hundred years ago, he''s surely well-prepared if he''s come back today. There''s excitement on the way! Will Alliance Leader Ming Yuan accept the challenge? He has to, rejecting it would undermine his authority as leader, and there would be no point in holding his position! Daoist Ming Yuan looked at Jin Tan''s determined gaze, sighed and lowered his head: You have finally taken this step, so be it, I will accept your challenge. The crowd erupted in cheers, a duel between two Eighth Star Spirit Chefs, a scene many Spirit Chefs would never witness in their lifetimes! Second-in-command, I knew you would win! Yun Mengmeng said excitedly, with the Chief Housekeeper himself giving pointers, how could it be otherwise? Now, everyone was more excited than Lu Yang himself. Thank you, Lu Yang replied calmly, taking a bite of the half Immortal Fruit from four hundred thousand years ago. Hmm, quite delicious, juicy and plump, as if just picked. Let''s watch the competition before leaving, Lu Yang was also curious about what a battle between Eighth Star Spirit Chefs would look like. The judging panel had been temporarily transformed into cooking stations, and two great Eighth Star Spirit Chefs stood facing each other, the atmosphere heavy. With a gong sound, both chefs sprang into action. Exorcising demons, chopping vegetables, extracting juice, seasoning the pot The aroma quickly spread throughout the venue. Look, there''s something behind them! someone exclaimed. Behind each chef rose the illusory shadows of a black dragon and a white phoenix, and as dragon and phoenix cries resonated, the shadows fiercely battled! What is that? Lu Yang was confused. Fairy, do you recognize it? I''ve never seen such a thing; that''s not how we cooked in ancient times. At that moment, Ma Bin came over to explain to Lu Yang, According to ancient texts, when ancient Immortal Cooks prepared food, the shadows of dragons and phoenixes often accompanied them, with constant cries of dragons and phoenixes. The founder of the Spirit Chef Alliance theorized that this is a sign of reaching the Nine Star Spirit Chef Realm. To approach the Nine Star Spirit Chef Realm, the founder of the Spirit Chef Alliance created a unique Spirit Chef Technique. Once one becomes an Eighth Star Spirit Chef, their essence, qi, and spirit merge into the dishes, and the dishes summon partial illusory shadows for battle. The side whose shadow wins offers the tastier dish! That''s really challenging the founder of the Spirit Chef Alliance, inventing such a technique, Lu Yang couldn''t help scoffing. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hehe, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, Ma Bin took the opportunity to get closer with Lu Yang, rubbing his hands with a smile, only to be pushed away in disgust by Lu Yang. Speak plainly. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, considering you are a successor of the Immortal Chef, could you perhaps teach me a technique or two? I would surely repay you generously on behalf of the Ma Family! Aren''t you from the Imperial Kitchen? Yes, the Blades of the Imperial Kitchen! Lu Yang thought it over, considering Emperor Xia was, after all, the Prime Minister of the Great Bean Dynasty, and it wouldn''t do well to have scandal before he even took office it would look bad as internal strife within the Great Bean Dynasty. No. Ma Bin looked disappointed, but it was understandable, as Immortal Chef''s skills were not to be imparted lightly: I was inappropriate to ask. At that moment, the two Eighth Star Spirit Chefs were in the heat of battle, focused solely on the pure competition. Daoist Ming Yuan, the position of Alliance Leader should rightfully be mine, behold the ultimate dish I diligently mastered! Jin Tan, you''re still too young, not solid enough, leaving the Spirit Chef Alliance in your hands would only lead it to decline! Behold my Devouring Life Blade Technique! Willow Leaf Light Wind Blade Technique! Jin Tan''s chef''s knife emanated devouring power, absorbing all impurities from the vegetables during chopping! Ming Yuan''s blade moved as though a gentle breeze, not intense, yet offering an immensely reassuring and comfortable sensation. Heavenly Fire, heed my command, ignite! Waters of the Far Northern Ice Layer, appear! Dragons and phoenixes clashed, water and fire confronted each other, sending countless ripples through the space; dragon and phoenix cries could be heard miles away, startling Emperor Xia in the Imperial Palace. Scared me; I thought Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi had brought their fight here. Why do these chefs cook as if they are fighting? Among them was Jiang Lianyi, one of the top Semi-Immortals and one who shared the same Dao Fruit Outline as him; he definitely couldn''t stop her. But mere two Transcendance Tribulation Stage chefs couldn''t stir up any trouble in his Demon City! Chapter 1102 Chapter 1102: Chapter 1101: Falling into a Trap! Chapter 1102: Chapter 1101: Falling into a Trap! Illusory shadows of dragons and phoenixes twirled above Demon City, prompting the demons there to all look up, involuntarily recalling the scene when the Nation Master and the Phoenix Ancestor fought during the founding of their nation. Although the spectacle was not comparable to that from the early days, it was still counted among the top tier among the Pass Tribulation Cultivators, making it the perfect finale for the Spirit Chef contest. A wide golden path stretched from the Imperial Palace, extending to the site of the Spirit Chef contest. Eight blood-colored Dragon Colts galloped on the golden path, their neighs signifying Zhu Tian was on his way. But what was being pulled in the carriage was not Zhu Tian, but an edict. The edict unfurled, hovering over the contest site, crushing the heavens beneath it, and sealing all divinities. The illusion of Zhu Tian emerged, suppressing the illusions of the dragon and phoenix. Zhu Tian lifted his hand, calling for an end to the conflict, Both of you, stop. His deep and resounding voice echoed in all directions of Demon City, causing the citizens to hail the Emperor like a tsunami, wave after wave of shouts, such that even Lu Yang could feel the overwhelming sound waves! Your Majesty, Jin Tan, seeing the edict, quickly bowed respectfully. The edict represented Zhu Tian''s personal involvement, demanding reverence. Greetings, Nation Master Zhu, Daoist Ming Yuan stopped his actions given he was in Zhu Tian''s territory, and propriety was demanded. Merely an illusion, merely five words, yet they made two Transcendance Tribulation Cultivators cease their hostilities, not daring to harbor any covetous thoughts, illustrating the profound authority of Zhu Tian! We have not fought for a long time and have forgotten our manners; please, Nation Master Zhu, punish us, Daoist Ming Yuan bowed deeply as he spoke. Zhu Tian waved his hand, his large sleeves fluttering, wrapping around his arms and then behind his back, It''s been long since I''ve seen a dispute among Spirit Chefs, reminding me of the ancient times. What talk is there of punishment? Just ensure that you two do not fight within Demon City, lest it disturbs the lives of the citizens. His gaze was profound, as if gazing into the Dragon and Phoenix battles of ancient times, yet also seeming concerned about the current livelihood of Demon City''s citizens, merging past and present in an inscrutable manner. Yes. Thank you, Nation Master Zhu. The illusion of Zhu Tian dissipated, the edict returning to the Imperial Palace by carriage, the golden path also vanished into the sky, turning into golden light like numerous stars, resonating beautifully with the sunset. Throughout this process, Daoist Ming Yuan continued to show his respect towards Zhu Tian by bowing deeply without once raising his head. At last, it''s over, Lu Yang stretched lazily, feeling somewhat disappointed he hadn''t seen the outcome of Jin Tan and Daoist Ming Yuan''s duel, though he understood Zhu Tian''s concernsCtheir cooking had indeed been excessively disruptive. Sister Mengmeng, let''s rest tonight, we should head back tomorrow. Yun Mengmeng was still reluctant to leave the delicacies of the Spirit Chef Alliance, but she also knew once everyone from the alliance left, the place wouldn''t have much to offer. Then Second-in-command, you go back first, can I meet someone to say goodbye? Lu Yang chuckled and shook his head, That Spirit Chef from the small tavern you visit every evening for chats? Go ahead. See you at the inn! It seems you really got along well, Lu Yang laughed, seeing Yun Mengmeng''s interest in someone else for the first time. Yun Mengmeng rushed back to the small shop, hoping to leave before the owner returned to avoid causing trouble for Little Lotus. Little Lotus, are you busy? The shop was as deserted as ever, Yun Mengmeng having never seen another customer there besides herself in all her visits. Everyone went to watch the contest, who would come here? Little Lotus spoke, not stopping her hands as she pounded burnt chili with a mortar and pestle. The contest is over; you''ll have people here tomorrow! Yun Mengmeng cheerfully said. Yes, and tomorrow you''ll be gone, Little Lotus said reluctantly, sad to part with a friend she''d gotten along with so well, whom she''d not see again tomorrow. She always felt Yun Mengmeng had an aura of an adult. It was a pity she only had a vague impression of the adult, obscured as though by a layer of mist, impossible to dispel. Seeing Little Lotus downcast, Yun Mengmeng also felt disheartened. Sure, sure, do you want to learn cooking from my second-in-command? He just won the title in the Five Star Spirit Chef Team, and everyone says he''s the successor to the Immortal Cook! Immortal Cook successor? Hearing this term, Little Lotus showed a strange look in her eyes. Impressive, right? I''m not bragging, the second-in-command really has genuine skills, he even learned the Complete Culinary Compendium! Complete Culinary Compendium? Wait for me a moment! Little Lotus dashed to the kitchen, rummaging through cabinets in search of her own Complete Culinary Compendium. Just then, the wooden door of the small store was pushed open. Yun Mengmeng looked back in surprise, seeing a customer for the first time and preparing to help Little Lotus. Welcome Alliance Leader Ming Yuan? Yun Mengmeng was even more surprised. Why was Alliance Leader Ming Yuan here? Daoist Ming Yuan did not answer but just smiled mischievously and secretly snapped his fingers. Outside of Demon City, a series of Array Methods that had been buried illuminated one after another, silently spreading throughout the entire city, isolating it from external contact temporarily, turning Demon City into a self-contained small world. My lord, everything is ready. Daoist Ming Yuan spoke respectfully to the jade pendant hanging on his chest shaped like an eye. This was the jade pendant he found in his youth in the East Sea, which marked the beginning of his fortune. The shadow sitting on the throne of bones stood up, took a step forward, and vanished from the jade pendant''s small world, appearing right in front of Yun Mengmeng. As soon as the shadow emerged, Yun Mengmeng felt an immense pressure, reminding her of her previous battle at the Sword Tower against the Ying Tian Corpse. Yun Mengmeng, you fell into the trap after all! the shadow said with a faint smile, its body trembling slightly with uncontrollable excitement. He, driven to obtain the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, had the power to flee from the Silent Extermination Immortal. He had set his sights on Yun Mengmeng''s Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. But Yun Mengmeng was at the Seek Dao Sect and Seek Dao Sect had Yun Zhi, so it was absolutely impossible to take action there. Therefore, he found out that Yun Mengmeng referred to Lu Yang as the second-in-command and had a deep connection with Lu Yang, and also learned that Yun Mengmeng enjoyed good food. So, he ordered Daoist Ming Yuan to open the Spirit Chef Competition in Demon City and invited Lu Yang to come. If Lu Yang came, Yun Mengmeng would surely follow! So, he also had Daoist Ming Yuan set up a Great Formation in Demon City, allowing it to become a self-contained small world, isolated from the Silent Extermination Immortal''s sensing. In this way, he could act without any hesitation! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Setting up such a formation was difficult; Daoist Ming Yuan spent more than ten days completing it. Everything went according to his plan, Lu Yang accepted the invitation and came, with Yun Mengmeng following. The Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit was right before his eyes! Zuo Shi Immortal, why are you here? Little Lotus asked the shadow, confused. As evening approached, the setting sun bathed the clouds in red. Lu Yang walked alone in the streets, weaving through the bustling crowd where vendors shouted their wares and children played and frolicked, the distant sound of chickens crowing and dogs barking, seeing the Human race and Demon race living together, everyone''s faces filled with happy smiles, and he couldn''t help but smile too. The smell of incense from the mundane world, perhaps that was why most cultivators chose to become Worldly Cultivators. Recalling this Spirit Chef Competition, though there were many coincidences, it ended safely without any trouble. A stunning yet cold Female Immortal appeared at the end of the street. In theory, her beauty should have caused passersby to exclaim, but in reality, apart from Lu Yang, no one noticed her presence. The Female Immortal was a transcendent being, standing there alone, the crowd unconsciously moving around her. She blocked Lu Yang''s path, her tone calm, Where is the Immortal Fairy, I need to see her. Chapter 1103 Chapter 1103: Chapter 1102: She''s Doing Well With Me Chapter 1103: Chapter 1102: She''s Doing Well With Me Lu Yang stood frozen in place, his forehead covered in a dense layer of sweat beads. Why on earth was Ashy Bean here, and why had she come looking for him directly?! Lu Yang noticed that the passersby were oblivious to Ashy Bean''s presence, and by extension, they ignored his existence as well. Was this the characteristic of nearing Transcendence that Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy had mentioned about Ashy Bean? He suspected that if Ashy Bean hadn''t wanted to know the whereabouts of Fairy Eternity, she would have killed him in the instant they met! Ashy Bean had been able to sense his presence all along; why had she only come looking for him now? Had something changed, or did Ashy Bean have a compelling reason to find him? Lu Yang and Ashy Bean locked eyes, his gaze as serene as an ancient well. Despite bearing the same visage as Fairy Eternity, she imparted a completely different feeling to Lu Yang. Ashy Bean had no interest in Lu Yang; whether he was the foremost of the Geniuses in this world or someone who had defeated Si Chen God Lord with an Immortal Body, none of it mattered to her. She just wanted to know the whereabouts of Immortal Fairy. Instinct told Ashy Bean that finding Lu Yang would lead her to Immortal Fairy. Ever since Lu Yang had come to Demon City, she had been struggling with whether or not to ask about the whereabouts of Immortal Fairy, until today, when she finally made up her mind to put a full stop to her connection with Immortal Fairy! Senior, perhaps we could change locations Lu Yang wanted to speak and diffuse the tension, but Ashy Bean cut him off with a cold voice. Stop babbling. Where is she? The air of death and destruction enveloped Lu Yang; with just a thought, Ashy Bean could grind him into dust! Enough! A stunning figure floated out from Lu Yang''s body, dispersing the aura of destruction that had shrouded him, glaring angrily at Ashy Bean. Even with mental preparation, seeing Ashy Bean, who looked exactly like her, was still startling. Immortal Fairy, so you''ve been in this lad''s Spiritual Space all along. When she saw Fairy Eternity, Ashy Bean clenched her fists as if ready to lash out at any moment, yet ultimately, she relaxed and released her grip weakly. With a whirlwind of emotions swaying her previously, Ashy Bean had now calmed down, and her demeanor was no longer as aggressively demanding as before. Walk with me. Fairy Eternity silently stared at Ashy Bean for a long time and then nodded, agreeing with a single word, Alright. The two women walked side by side on the street, resembling stylistically distinct twins, creating a striking scene. Yet this scene was only visible to Lu Yang, who followed behind them. The threat of Ashy Bean was unquestionably terrifying; not even the Four Ancient Immortals were her match. Among all the enemies Lu Yang knew, she was second only to the hidden mastermind. Lu Yang had intended to summon Eldest Senior Sister, but Fairy Eternity stopped him, saying she wanted to resolve the issue with Ashy Bean herself. It''s unexpected, Fairy Eternity, that you would be resurrected in this era. If the Yingtian Immortal, the Qilin Immortal, and the others knew of your existence, I''m sure they would be overjoyed. Ashy Bean looked at her other self, filled with deep emotion. Do you know, Immortal Fairy, I''m truly envious of you. After your death, Little Lotus, Lianyi, Xiao Ling, Ying Tian, the Kirin, Suiyue, Jiuchong so many cared about you and wanted to bring you back to life. They delved into the Power of Incense and Fire, established the Fire Dynasty, formed the Heavenly Court, created the Underworld, and tried all sorts of methods. It''s just a pity that, in the end, it was me they resurrected. You should know the origin of my identity, right? Fairy Eternity stared at Ashy Bean. She had embarked on a path completely different from her own, The Underworld Reincarnation resurrected me from my Annihilation Dao Fruit Outline phase. Indeed, I am another you. Ashy Bean managed a self-mocking smile, filled with an indescribable sense of desolation. When Ying Tian and the others resurrected me, they surrounded me all day, telling me your story, saying I would surely abandon the Annihilation Dao Fruit Outline and condense the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, the Eternity Dao Fruit, and become the true you. Can you imagine what I felt at that time? One moment, I was on the verge of becoming an Immortal, the first Immortal in history, and the next moment, I found myself a hundred thousand years later, possessing an Immortal Body, and becoming the supreme Heavenly Court Master. Lu Yang tried to imagine Ashy Bean''s feelings at the time, finding the phrase ''worlds apart and everyone is a stranger'' would be an understatement. Ashy Bean continued, Although surrounded by familiar faces, the Yingtian Immortal and the others were entirely different from the ones in my memory; they possessed many memories I didn''t have. Their gaze upon me was not at me, but at you. Among all the old acquaintances, only Little Lotus treated me as myself, and not as Fairy Eternity. Little Lotus? Hearing the familiar name, Fairy Eternity''s expression shifted. She had the closest bond with Xiao Ling, Lianyi, and Little Lotus. Among them, only Little Lotus''s whereabouts were unknown, even Yingtian Immortal had no clue where she was now. Yes, Little Lotus. Mentioning Qinghe, Ashy Bean''s tense face softened into a gentle smile, which quickly returned to her usual expression. After my resurrection, it was her who noticed my discomfort with the unknown environment and stayed with me voluntarily, never demanding anything from me, but telling me not to think too much and to learn to go with the flow. Although my soul is the you of the past, I''m also derived from the Power of Incense and Fire, influenced by the Incense, I need to become the Immortal Fairy they envision in their minds, the one to overcome the mastermind behind the scenes. I also want to condense the Eternity Dao Fruit, but I can''t do it. I can''t abandon the painful past, nor can I let go of the annihilation of our tribe. At this point, Ashy Bean became emotional, exhibiting a physical gesture for the first time as she spread her arms, as if to declare her sovereignty to Fairy Eternity, But so what? Even without condensing the Eternity Dao Fruit, I am still you, and I can still defeat the mastermind behind the scenes! You are not me. Fairy Eternity locked eyes with Ashy Bean, her pupils reflecting her own silhouette. You are truly the ''adult'' that Little Lotus dearly misses, saying the exact same words she did. Ashy Bean''s lips curled into a mocking smile, unclear who she was ridiculing. Where is Little Lotus! Fairy Eternity suddenly, grabbing Ashy Bean''s collar, sensed something was off. Ashy Bean''s tone sounded just as if she had just seen Little Lotus! If she had met Little Lotus, then Little Lotus''s situation was more likely to be grim! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ashy Bean brushed off Fairy Eternity''s hands, Little Lotus is fine with me, you don''t need to worry about her! Little Lotus is with you! Yes. What have you done to her! I''ve told you, she''s fine with me, you''re superfluous. Ashy Bean took pleasure in observing Fairy Eternity''s anxious face, finding joy in agitating another version of herself. Suddenly, both goddesses'' expressions shifted as they looked up, sensing the Immortal Level Formation gradually enveloping Demon City, a Formation capable of isolating external awareness and designating Demon City as a Small World. Ashy Bean''s expression changed, looking toward the direction of the small shop, revealing an incredulous look. Why would Zuo Shi Immortal appear here? She couldn''t dwell on Fairy Eternity''s matter any longer and hastily returned to the small shop. We should go too! Fairy Eternity, pulling Lu Yang along, chased after Ashy Bean. Chapter 1104 Chapter 1104: Chapter 1103: Zuo Shi Immortal''s Luck Chapter 1104: Chapter 1103: Zuo Shi Immortal''s Luck Zuo Shi Immortal, how can you be here? Qinghe was astonished; she had just taken the Complete Culinary Compendium out from the back kitchen to show Mengmeng. How did she come out and run into Zuo Shi Immortal, who had not been seen for 300,000 years? Qinghe? Seeing Qinghe, who had been missing for 300,000 years, Zuo Shi Immortal was equally stunned. He didn''t understand why Qinghe would appear here. Over the years, he had been hiding here and there, avoiding the perception of Silent Extermination Immortal. Today, in order to make a move, he had planned for a long time to ensure that Silent Extermination Immortal couldn''t sense him, and only then did he come out from the Small World. Qinghe was also on the kill list; how could she move around so freely and openly? Could it be that Silent Extermination Immortal no longer killed people, or that she was already dead? Zuo Shi Immortal couldn''t understand. Both possibilities were almost zero, but there was no other explanation for why Qinghe could be here. Damn it, if only he still had the Insight Dao Fruit, then he wouldn''t be so passive everywhere. Zuo Shi, how could you dare to show up here? Silent Extermination will kill you! Although she didn''t know why Zuo Shi Immortal appeared here, Qinghe knew that if Zuo Shi Immortal dared to show his face, he was certain to die. Out of old acquaintance, Qinghe, do not meddle in this matter. I will take the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and leave! Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, where? One surprise after another prevented Qinghe from reacting promptly, and then she remembered Mengmeng was still here. Mengmeng, you have the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit?! She had always thought Mengmeng was just an ordinary cultivator she got along with! If Mengmeng, holding the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, was a semi-immortal, then who exactly are her chief housekeeper and second-in-command? I can''t give you this; it took me a lot of effort to cultivate, Mengmeng said, holding onto herself and warily refusing Zuo Shi Immortal''s proposal. Well, that''s not up to you now! Zuo Shi Immortal smirked viciously; he definitely wasn''t here to seek the young girl''s opinion. You dare to rob?! Seeing the situation turning dire, Mengmeng tried to flee, Zuo Shi Immortal''s oppressive aura was on par with Ying Tian Corpse''s. If their strengths were also comparable, then she would surely be no match! How could Mengmeng possibly escape in front of Zuo Shi Immortal? Putting aside the Dao Fruit Outline, Mengmeng was at the Early Tribulation Stage of her cultivation, but Zuo Shi Immortal was still an immortal, even though he had lost the Insight Dao Fruit. Early Tribulation Stage and immortal belong to utterly different realms! Zuo Shi Immortal reached out his large hand and grabbed Mengmeng''s delicate neck; she struggled in pain, ready to fight for the Dao Fruit Outline. Zuo Shi Immortal, stop! Qinghe raged, forcibly taking away the Dao Fruit Outline would undoubtedly lead to a semi-immortal''s death! Shut up! Zuo Shi Immortal flung Mengmeng away, knocking down Qinghe, the two piled up on each other, slamming directly into the small shop''s wall! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qinghe, for the sake of our old acquaintance, I won''t rob your Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo, but don''t meddle in my affairs! The Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo, similar to Master of All Laws'' Dao Fruit Embryo, there were two Upper Dao Fruits, which were Time Dao Fruit and Immortal Dao Fruit. The holder of the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo had a lifespan close to infinity; this was how Qinghe managed to stay active from Ancient Times until now. However, unlike Master of All Laws, Qinghe possessed a nearly consummate Dao Fruit Embryo. If Time Immortal and Fairy Eternity were not around, she could become immortal. Eh, you''re a semi-immortal too, Mengmeng said in surprise. Xiao Zhi was right; wherever the second-in-command is, there''s always a semi-immortal. Is now really the time for that? Qinghe felt that Mengmeng really had a huge heart, considering so many things in the face of a life-and-death crisis. What''s the deal with this shop? Zuo Shi Immortal was puzzled. The little shop seemed ordinary, but when he had flung Mengmeng and Qinghe just now, the shop seemed not even to have a crack? Of course, Zuo Shi Immortal didn''t know that Ashy Bean, in order not to let Qinghe leave the shop''s range, had placed restrictions there. The presence of the restriction ensured that the shop wouldn''t be destroyed. After all, if the shop were destroyed, there would be no talk of a range of activity. You must run! Qinghe desperately sought to create an opportunity for Mengmeng to escape, activating the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo, causing the flow of time to slow down. ` But the Immortal''s speed was too fast, too fast; even as time slowed down, Zuo Shi Immortal still moved freely, keeping up with Qinghe''s actions. Giving you face and you don''t want it, Qingtian Prison Suppressing Hand! A gigantic hand descended from the sky, shattering the restrictions Ashy Bean had left behind, directly smashing the small shop to pieces, with both Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe suppressed by the great hand! Fortunately, both of their Dao Fruit Outlines possessed extremely strong regenerative abilities. Although they appeared somewhat bedraggled, they were actually not much injured. What happened? Demon City was shocked. The competition of the Eighth Star Spirit Chef had not been over for long, how could another incident have occurred? And this commotion was obviously bigger than what had happened during the competition of the Eighth Star Spirit Chef! Daring to make a move in Demon City, do you think this Emperor is dead? Zhu Tian, seated in the Imperial Palace, was furious, flipping the table over, and Spirit Fruits scattered all over the floor. The opponent was acting utterly lawless, not putting him, the Demon Emperor, in their eyes at all! Yun Mengmeng immediately ran; this was not the time for everyone to face the enemy together. If she escaped, Qinghe would be safe, as Zuo Shi Immortal''s target was her. Qinghe bit her tongue, determined to save Yun Mengmeng at all costs. Great Dao breeds the Chaos Green Lotus! A soft and enchanting voice arose, signifying the boundlessness of the Dao, as the Chaos Green Lotus was born from the Great Dao above Qinghe''s head, blooming to its utmost brilliance and beauty. Go! I''ve said it, you can''t escape. Zuo Shi Immortal spoke indifferently, with an unmistakable tone of certainty. After so many tens of thousands of years, he could finally make his move freely, instead of hiding in the Jade Pendant, living in constant fear, scheming this and that. The Chaos Green Lotus slammed towards Zuo Shi Immortal, who flicked his sleeve and extended two Order Chains, piercing through the Chaos Green Lotus and binding both Qinghe and the distant Yun Mengmeng, pulling them back. The two struggled but to no avail; the chains were crafted from Immortal Gold and engraved with countless order laws, not something they could break free from. Daoist Ming Yuan saw the imposing figure of Zuo Shi Immortal''s dominance and couldn''t help but smile. The struggle of the Great Era indeed required backing from an Immortal. Snap. Accompanying a crisp snapping of fingers, both Order Chains turned into nothingness. Zuo Shi Immortal''s pupils contracted suddenly, this kind of unreasonable, bone-chilling tactic was the Annihilation Dao Fruit! Are you alright? A breathtaking silhouette escorted Qinghe back to the ground and asked with concern. I''m fine, Qinghe shook her head. Zuo Shi Immortal, you have quite the nerve, even daring to lay a hand on my people! The breathtaking silhouette comforted Qinghe, appearing before Zuo Shi Immortal. Beneath her calm eyes was an endless fury. She herself couldn''t bear to treat Qinghe like that, so where did Zuo Shi Immortal find the audacity to do so? Si-, Silent Extermination Immortal! Zuo Shi Immortal saw the face that finally made him panic, his hands and feet turned cold, and he stuttered as he spoke. So, you are Zuo Shi Immortal, daring to lay hands on my Immortal Lineage''s people! Another beautiful silhouette appeared, stepping towards Zuo Shi Immortal, her words not hiding her murderous intent. An-, Another Silent Extermination Immortal, no, you are Immortal Fairy! Zuo Shi Immortal saw the Immortal Fairy, thinking she was a clone of the Silent Extermination Immortal, but as soon as he recalled the Immortal Lineage mentioned just now, he immediately realized her identity! The first among the Five Ancient Immortals C Immortal Fairy! What kind of luck was this? To avoid the Silent Extermination Immortal, he had schemed for so long, barely making a move, only to provoke both the Silent Extermination Immortal and the Immortal Fairy. Either of these two was an imposing figure, unmatched across the world in Ancient Times! Zuo Shi Immortal''s face squeezed out a smile uglier than crying: What if I said I was just playing with them, would you believe me? Chapter 1105 Chapter 1105: Chapter 114 Little Lotus, long time no see. Chapter 1105: Chapter 114 Little Lotus, long time no see. Dark clouds gathered above Demon City, lightning flashing and thunder rolling, as the celestial pressure of the immortal''s wrath descended upon the city. Zuo Shi Immortal raised his head to the suddenly changing weather above, swallowing hard. When an Immortal angers, heaven and earth change color. He had made complete preparations and had already set up an Immortal-level Array. How had Silent Extermination Immortal sensed him? Could it be that Silent Extermination Immortal was also in Demon City, and he had trapped himself together with Silent Extermination Immortal?! Why, exactly, had nothing happened to Qinghe? Did Silent Extermination Immortal just call Qinghe my person? Could that be the reason why Qinghe was unscathed? Wait, Silent Extermination Immortal, there might be some misunderstanding between us. I can surrender like Qinghe BoomC Ashy Bean''s beautiful eyes widened, leaving an afterimage in place, her true form turning into lightning, and with one kick she sent Zuo Shi Immortal flying to the boundary of the Array. Zuo Shi Immortal was kicked to a point where his guts were in disarray and his internal organs shifted. Master! The moment Qinghe saw Fairy Eternity, passionate blood surged forth. She could barely believe her eyes and the word Master trembled violently as she shouted it out. Memories, both familiar and vague, flooded her heart. Tears fell in large drops, impossible to wipe away. After a separation of four hundred thousand years, the longed-for Master had finally resurrected. It was like a dream. Little Lotus, I knew you were alright. Fairy Eternity turned to see Qinghe safe and sound, and couldn''t help but chuckle with joy. She had been worried that Ashy Bean would harm Qinghe. Little Lotus, just wait. Wait for me to deal with this Zuo Shi Immortal! Having just regained his senses after Ashy Bean''s kick, Zuo Shi Immortal felt the impact of an Immortal Fist Technique in his abdomen. His stomach churned as though a mighty river had overturned, and he vomited out the bitter contents. Such a dreadful punchCthat was Fairy Eternity''s fist. Zuo Shi Immortal, having ascended to Immortalhood during the Fire Dynasty era, had not personally experienced the rule of the Five Ancient Immortals but had heard stories of Fairy Eternity from people like Ying Tian Immortal, and he knew she was a formidable presence. Even though she had not yet fully resurrected, merely a Soul Body, he was no match for her! Provoking these two, let alone him, even if the Four Ancient Immortals gathered together, it would be a dead end! He must escape. He had to escape! Ashy Bean and Fairy Eternity simultaneously attacked Zuo Shi Immortal, kicking him about like a shuttlecock, sending him flying back and forth as they vented their emotions. At last, enduring the severe pain, Zuo Shi Immortal seized the chance to fly out of Demon City. But only when he reached the boundary of Demon City did he remember the Immortal-level Array locked the spatial planes of the city. He had designed the Array, and it would take but three breaths to break it open. Yet, in front of Ashy Bean and Fairy Eternity, let alone three breaths, he didn''t even have a moment to catch his breath! Damn it, the Array he had designed with countless efforts had trapped him! Seeing Ashy Bean and Fairy Eternity appear, Demon Emperor Zhu Tian, who was preparing to travel on eight Dragon Colts laying out a golden road, quietly tied up the Dragon Colts, squatted on the ground, and began picking up Spirit Fruits he had overturned back into the fruit tray. Heavens, in the battle of the three Immortals, it was fortunate he hadn''t gone out. If he had, what would have become of him? Although he did not recognize Zuo Shi Immortal, anyone worth Fairy Eternity''s effort must also be an Immortal. Whoosh whooshC sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Heavy rain poured down, cleansing Demon City. The majestic deluge fell upon Zuo Shi Immortal, instantly evaporating with sizzling noises and the steam enshrouded him. Zuo Shi Immortal panted heavily, his injuries visibly healing at a speed noticeable to the naked eye. He was grateful that he had stolen the Rejuvenation Dao Fruit Embryo from Muyin Shangren, otherwise he would have been beaten to a pulp and left gasping for breath long ago. Ashy Bean raised her eyebrows. An Immortal''s Body inherently possessed the ability to recover from injuries, but her Power of Silence had the ability to suppress healing. Even with suppression, Zuo Shi Immortal was still able to recover quickly, which indicated he had other means of healing. But it didn''t matter, none of the methods would work in front of her. Different from Zuo Shi Immortal who single-handedly suppressed Qinghe and Yun Mengmeng with world-shaking force, the two women''s confrontation with Zuo Shi Immortal consisted of simple punches and kicks. Their movements were plain and unadorned, embodying the principle that the Great Dao is simple, with each and every move containing the ultimate truth of the Dao. However, the battle among the three Immortals brought an even greater sense of oppression to Demon City, weighing on everyone like a mountain. Those with insufficient Cultivation Level didn''t even have the right to watch! Qingtian Prison Suppressing Hand! Zuo Shi Immortal, risking self-mutilation and severe injury, used the Qingtian Prison Suppressing Hand. A green giant hand descended from the sky, like the hand of the heavens, its palm filled with runes representing rules and order. Extinguish. Ashy Bean uttered the word extinguish in a chilly tone. Starting from the fingertips, the heavenly green hand disintegrated into the most primitive of runes, which then dissipated and vanished completely. Zuo Shi Immortal took out a Talisman, ones he had prepared in advance, each Immortal-level Talisman powerful enough to kill a Semi-Immortal. Lotus Fire! A crimson fire lotus emerged, burning all sins of the world. As Ashy Bean, who had destroyed the Fire Dynasty, encountered the Lotus Fire, she would be engulfed in the karma fire, burnt until dry and withered! Void Illusion Realm! A massive illusion opened up, plunging Ashy Bean and Immortal Fairy into an illusory realm. If there was even a moment of distraction, it would buy him some time. Netherworld Ghost Shadow! Countless shadows appearedCthese were forces he had accumulated in the Underworld of the Fire Dynasty. The Yin Energy carried by the million ghost soldiers threatened to shroud an Immortal in misfortune, hindering them from focusing on anything else! Extinguish! Ashy Bean was entirely unaffected by the illusion, still uttering just one word, extinguish. The word represented the Power of Silence. In the field of Immortal Dao, it ranked at the top of the list for destruction methods. Even the Four Ancient Immortals were helpless against the Power of Silence, let alone Zuo Shi Immortal who did not possess a Dao Fruit! Under the Power of Silence, the Lotus Fire dispersed instantly, and the million ghost soldiers were directly reduced to ashes. Zuo Shi Immortal seized the opportunity to open his Heavenly Eye. Although he had lost the Insight Dao Fruit, he still knew some techniques for probing and divining his own fateCa specialty of the Imperial Shi Clan that he had brought to new heights in his generation. Through the Heavenly Eye, he saw himself wrapped in grey fog, a harbinger of great misfortune. It meant that in this battle, his fate would be either imprisonment or death and the utter disappearance of his Dao, with no third possibility. He made a resolute decision, bit his tongue, and sprayed out a mouthful of Essence Blood while performing the Causality Supernatural Power, Defying Destiny! This was a technique powerful enough to change his own fate, capable of turning his predestined grey future into white and snatching a slither of chance for survival! Fixed and Unchanging! Immortal Fairy used the Eternity Dao Fruit to lock Zuo Shi Immortal''s fate, rendering whatever Great Divine Skill he used incapable of changing his fate. The Eternity Dao Fruit not only allowed Immortal Fairy to maintain her own state but could also apply the same to others! Zuo Shi Immortal''s face fell in shock; he had never expected this move, his Defying Destiny utterly ineffective. Was this the capability of the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals!? Ashy Bean walked out from the ashes of the million ghost soldiers, her eyes cold, looking at Zuo Shi Immortal as though he were a corpse! Her voice, cold and commanding, with an air of undeniable authority. Kneel before Little Lotus. With one step, she moved in front of Zuo Shi Immortal, grabbed his head, and pushed down forcefully, pressing him from the sky to the ground, making him kneel before Qinghe. Immortal Fairy descended from the air, greeting with a cheerful smile, Little Lotus, long time no see. Chapter 1106 Chapter 1106: Chapter 1105: Founder of the Eternity Sect Chapter 1106: Chapter 1105: Founder of the Eternity Sect My lord, is it really you? Have you truly come back to life? Qinghe covered her mouth with both hands, still unable to believe that her lord was truly alive. She couldn''t help herself and stepped forward to embrace him, to confirm she wasn''t dreaming. It''s me, I''ve come back to life, Fairy Eternity said with a smile as she patted Qinghe''s back, gently comforting her, just as she had when she had risked her life to save Qinghe during a crisis in Ancient Times. My lord, I''ve waited for you for so long, I thought I''d never see you again Qinghe''s speech was filled with sobs, and realizing she had overstepped, she hurriedly let go of Fairy Eternity. However, Fairy Eternity stepped forward and embraced her again, whispering softly in her ear, Little Lotus, I''m glad to see you unhurt. When she released Qinghe, Qinghe''s eyes were already red from crying. Ashy Bean looked at Zuo Shi Immortal, who was kneeling on the ground, and suddenly felt very bored. The battle had lasted only a very short time. Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng looked up to watch the battle, but before they had time to mourn for the unlucky Zuo Shi Immortal, he was beaten black and blue, kneeling on the ground begging for mercy. While watching the battle, Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe had also conveniently captured Daoist Ming Yuan, who was trying to escape. Lu Yang felt he had fulfilled his duty towards the Clan Leader Jin Tan for helping him forge the identity of a Five Star Spirit Chef. Although he had not followed Jin Tan''s arrangement to ask for legendary ingredients, he had helped capture Daoist Ming Yuan, which, rounding up, could be considered fulfilling Jin Tan''s wish to become the leader of the Spirit Chef Alliance. Chief Housekeeper, I knew you would come to save me! Yun Mengmeng shouted as she hopped over to Fairy Eternity. She wasn''t too panicked when facing Zuo Shi Immortal earlier because she believed the Chief Housekeeper would come in time. Wait, is the Chief Housekeeper the ''my lord'' you spoke of?! Qinghe asked in shock, as though she had heard a ghost story. She should have guessed when she learned that Yun Mengmeng possessed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, but at that time, she was too busy with rescuing others to think about it. So, the Second-in-command you''ve always talked about is This gentleman here, he''s our Immortal Lineage Second Boss! said Yun Mengmeng, seriously presenting Lu Yang. Senior Qinghe, hello, I often hear the Fairy mention you, Lu Yang said with a sheepish grin, always feeling that Senior Qinghe''s gaze on him was somewhat dissatisfied. Of course, Qinghe wouldn''t give Lu Yang a warm welcome. According to Yun Mengmeng''s description, Lu Yang, having the favor of their lord, would pester her all day and was full of lies. Fortunately, their lord had a pure heart and hadn''t been tainted. Divinity Transformation Stage? Qinghe raised an eyebrow, wondering how someone at the Divinity Transformation Stage had become the Second-in-command of the Immortal Lineage. She herself was untalented and had repeatedly tried and failed to condense the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, so she had no choice but to settle for the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo, losing the qualification to become a member of the Immortal Lineage. How had this youngster earned such favor from their lord? Don''t belittle the Second-in-command just because his cultivation level is low. He had an Incense-converged Immortal Body in Buddha Country, and he was very strong. Even Si Chen God Lord and some Emperor Avatar were no match for him! Yun Mengmeng defended Lu Yang''s honor, signaling that the Second-in-command was quite formidable. Immortal Body from Buddha Country, Si Chen God Lord? Are you the one who took action at Western Paradise Temple? Qinghe was shocked, as she had assumed that battle was the work of Yun Mengmeng. The battle at the Western Paradise Temple, that Mysterious Immortal who had the Initial Form of Immortal Dao FruitCdid it mean he could use the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit? Yeah, isn''t Little Yang impressive? Fairy Eternity said to Qinghe with delight. Qinghe saw herself as subordinated to Fairy Eternity, while Fairy Eternity considered them close friends with whom she could share anything. Speaking of my resurrection, it''s largely thanks to Little Yang. He joined the Eternity Sect and learned the method to revive me and unintentionally called out my name. Qinghe''s expression became serious, realizing it was Lu Yang who had revived their lord; her attitude just now seemed somewhat disrespectful. However, even if it was Lu Yang who had revived their lord, that didn''t justify him deceiving the lord every day with flattery. Ashy Bean glared fiercely at Lu Yang, It''s all because of you. If you hadn''t meddled and revived Immortal Eternity, would there be all this trouble now? At that thought, the grip of Ashy Bean''s hand on top of Zuo Shi Immortal''s head tightened, causing him so much pain he thought Ashy Bean might seize the opportunity to kill him. Don''t kill me, please don''t kill me. If that''s so, I also contributed to the resurrection of Immortal Eternity! You? Everyone turned their heads in unison, looking at Zuo Shi Immortal with some surprise. It was I who created the Eternity Sect. Zuo Shi Immortal had always been searching for a Dao Fruit Outline that could allow him to survive the hands of Silent Extermination Immortal. Even though he possessed the Rejuvenation Dao Fruit Outline, which could increase vitality, the most suitable for preserving life was undoubtedly the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. But the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit was not as easily obtainable as the Rejuvenation Dao Fruit Outline. The Fire Dynasty, Great Qian, and Great Yu combined over the course of three hundred thousand years could not produce the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. That''s why he established the Eternity Sect, hoping to condense the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit through the power of incense and fire. Then he encountered Yun Zhi in Great Xia. After clashing with her, he fled in a sorry state, no longer daring to visit Great Xia, instead sending a clone there. Subsequently, the Eternity Sect was destroyed, and his clone was also eliminated; he gained nothing. But all these matters weren''t worth mentioning. It was more important to claim credit and save his own life. In order to resurrect Immortal Eternity, I followed the example of the Fire Dynasty and established the Eternity Sect! Who are you trying to fool? If you really wanted to resurrect the Fairy, would you even mess up the Immortal''s name? Lu Yang exposed Zuo Shi Immortal''s lie right away. To resurrect the Fairy, one must chant the correct Immortal''s title. The immortal worshiped by the Eternity Sect was called Immortal Eternity. That wouldn''t resurrect anyone. You clearly established the Eternity Sect to secure the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, using the faith of incense as leverage! Seeing the others turning increasingly hostile toward him and his life at imminent risk, Zuo Shi Immortal, desperate to prove his worth, blurted out a secret that lay heavy on his heart. I know who the mastermind behind the scenes is! Once he said this, everyone was shocked, including Ashy Bean. The root cause of everything was the mastermind who killed Fairy Eternity! And until now, no one knew the real identity of the mastermind and why they wanted Fairy Eternity dead. My Insight Dao Fruit allows me to see clearly in all ten directions, above and below the heavens, the past, and the future. When I had condensed my Insight Dao Fruit, the Yingtian Immortal and his cohorts asked me to see who exactly killed Immortal Eternity. Lu Yang remembered Ao Ling mentioning this incident, saying that despite Zuo Shi Immortal exerting himself to the point of profuse sweating with his Dao Fruit, he couldn''t discern anything significant. Zuo Shi Immortal, trembling, said, Actually, I did see the person behind the scenes thenCit was the four of them, Yingtian Immortal and his group! The four of them wanted to obtain the Immortal Dao Fruit, but Immortal Eternity was in their way. They hatched a plan to kill Immortal Eternity, to leave the Immortal''s position vacant! Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Four instigators eyed him greedily, surrounding him and questioning who the murderer was. He would have to be tired of living to dare tell the truth. Chapter 1107 Chapter 1107: Chapter 1106: The False Past Chapter 1107: Chapter 1106: The False Past The mastermind behind this is the Four Ancient Immortals? Lu Yang was initially stunned, then his expression turned queer. So, did Zuo Shi Immortal imply that the mastermind the Fairy had been seeking was actually fabricated by the Four Ancient Immortals, and the true masterminds were those four? Qinghe also hadn''t expected that when they had Zuo Shi Immortal inspect the murder process, the outcome he''d see was this? I am telling the truth! Seeing that everyone looked different, and that they more or less didn''t believe him, Zuo Shi Immortal panicked. Every time he recalled this incident, he broke out in a cold sweat. The Four Ancient Immortals were amiable when they questioned him and were always accommodating to his requests. At first, he thought this was the Four Ancient Immortals showing their true feelings, but when he saw the truth of the past and reconsidered the Four Ancient Immortals, he only felt that their smiles betrayed a sense of spookiness and murderous intent. Had it not been for his quick thinking to change his statement to not having seen anything, he would have died on the spot! Have you never considered that the past you saw could be false? Lu Yang couldn''t help asking. It didn''t make sense, not to mention, were Ying Tian Immortal and the others actually conspiring against Immortal Fairy for the Eternity Dao Fruit, what were they truly after? In Immortal Fairy''s words, if one becomes immortal, who would still pursue power? How tiring. I even confirmed whether what I saw was true or false by checking all the past events of the four, Ying Tian Immortal and the others! Zuo Shi Immortal exclaimed passionately, having kept this secret for nearly four hundred thousand years, today he decided to let it all out. I saw the broken Firmament Tree birth the consciousness that became Time Immortal, saw Ying Tian Immortal buried as a sacrifice in a tomb, saw Qilin Immortal born from the essence of heaven and earth, saw Immortal Jiuchong born in the Human race''s great Lianshan Clan. The origins of Time Immortal, Qilin Immortal, and Immortal Jiuchong were not secrets, only Ying Tian Immortal, whose background did not match his persona, was seldom publicized. This indicated that what Zuo Shi Immortal saw was true. I also saw them, despite appearing righteous and commanding, were actually full of schemes behind their backs. Different faces in private, driven solely by interests! They approached you merely because they valued your talent. You alone developed the concepts of ''Dao Fruit Outline'' and ''Dao Fruit,'' probing into the ''Immortal'' realm. This talent is unrivaled in history! They even feared you becoming an immortal first. Time Immortal thus persuaded you to give up the Annihilation Dao Fruit and switch to the Eternity Dao Fruit, intending to trap you in this event, preventing you from becoming immortal. Unexpectedly, you let go of your obsession and formed the Eternity Dao Fruit, making them envious and murderous towards you. That''s why they cruelly attacked you! Lu Yang frowned, what was going on here? Zuo Shi Immortal''s accounts sounded like conspiracy theories about the Four Ancient Immortals. Wait, did you just say ''Dao Fruit'' was something Fairy figured out on her own? Lu Yang turned to ask Immortal Fairy, Fairy, I remember you mentioned that ''Dao Fruit'' was a result deduced by the five of you? That''s right. Not just Immortal Fairy. Both Ashy Bean and Qinghe remembered this. The past Zuo Shi Immortal saw had issues! That''s impossible! Zuo Shi Immortal was dismayed. He would definitely not forget such earth-shattering deductions as the ''Dao Fruit.'' Lu Yang spoke solemnly, If it truly was the Four Immortals who acted, how did they make the whole world forget about the Fairy? They certainly have methods I''m unaware of! Zuo Shi Immortal was unwilling to admit his mistake. Facing Zuo Shi Immortal''s non-answer, Lu Yang had a speculation, The past you saw is not the true past but a false past manipulated by the real mastermind! However, Lu Yang didn''t understand, why would the real mastermind fabricate a past with such a significant loophole as ''Dao Fruit was realized by the Fairy alone''? Was there some unavoidable reason? Could it be Fairy, if Ying Tian Immortal and the Four Immortals truly had the character Zuo Shi Immortal described, what would you do? What would I do? Of course, stay away from them. Immortal Fairy stated matter-of-factly. She could distinguish who was good and who was bad. Then, if it came to deducing the Dao Fruit, would you still invite those four to participate? Immortal Fairy pondered what she would do, then answered very affirmatively. No, I would deduce it alone. Even if it''s just me, I should be able to deduce the outcome. That makes sense then. The past that Zuo Shi Immortal saw was based on the assumption of the personality shift of the Ying Tian Four! Lu Yang asserted confidently. However, Lu Yang still hadn''t figured out how the mastermind managed this; only a Dao Fruit could influence the outcomes observed by the Insight Dao Fruit. Could this be something that the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit can achieve? How can this be possible? Is there really a mastermind? At this moment, Zuo Shi Immortal felt his worldview being overturnedCthe nature of the Ying Tian Four was not as malicious as he thought; were they genuinely without ill intentions? So the person who threatened me back then was not the Ying Tian Four but the mastermind? Threatened you? The very night after this incident ended, someone waited for me in my palace when I returned. He demanded I destroy my Dao Fruit. If I refused, he said he would kill me! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking back to that figure, uncontrollable fear spread in Zuo Shi Immortal''s heart: The aura he emitted, he was definitely capable of killing me! Who was that person? I don''t know; he did not show his face. I always thought he was one of the Four Immortals. But seeing as the past I saw was fabricated, if there really was a mastermind, then it was the person who threatened me! I was coerced by him, forced to give up on obtaining insight from the Insight Dao Fruit and ultimately destroying the Insight Dao Fruit. You don''t have the Insight Dao Fruit anymore? Yes. Zuo Shi Immortal gave a bitter smile. With the Insight Dao Fruit, which illuminates the ten directions, had he still possessed it, he would have been able to locate Silent Extermination Immortal and wouldn''t have had the misfortune of acting in Demon City. Then, what exactly was the Great Era conflict you predicted? Qinghe asked, referring to the term ''Great Era conflict'' which originated from Zuo Shi Immortal. He had spoken of a Great Era conflict occurring after three hundred and ninety thousand years. Zuo Shi Immortal sighed, Although I lost the Insight Dao Fruit, I am inherently skilled at divination. Though it''s not as effective as the Insight Dao Fruit, the divination results are still very good. I divined that three hundred and ninety thousand years later, an opportunity to become immortal would arise. Various eras of Semi-Immortals and Immortals emerging to battle, chaos between heaven and earth, with some becoming immortals and others perishing. However, my divination results are not entirely accurateCfor instance, according to my divination, the Great Era conflict should have already started. Various forces should''ve started clashing by now; the world shouldn''t be this peaceful. Another instance is when I divined that by founding Eternity Sect, I would obtain the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. As you all saw, I wasn''t successful. Lu Yang''s expression grew increasingly strange. It seemed, had he not found the headquarters of Eternity Sect back then, Zuo Shi Immortal might have succeeded. Chapter 1108 Chapter 1108: Chapter 1107: Immortal Fairy, The Battle in the Heavens! Chapter 1108: Chapter 1107: Immortal Fairy, The Battle in the Heavens! Heh heh, so there really is a puppet master behind the scenes Zuo Shi Immortal''s shoulders shook, and he laughed in fits and starts, tilting his head to let the rain wash over his face. Ever since he became an Immortal nearly four hundred thousand years ago, he had considered the Four Ancient Immortals as his hypothetical enemies. When the Fire Dynasty fell, there was an unspeakable satisfaction in his heart. They wanted to establish the Fire Dynasty, to create the Eternity Dao Fruit through the Power of Faith, but instead, they created a monster like the Silent Extermination Immortal, causing the Time Immortal to fall and the other three Immortals to flee in disarray. It was really karma. Therefore, when he divined the future appearance of the Silent Extermination Immortal, he did not inform the Four Ancient Immortals, but rather looked forward to the drama with a sense of anticipation. Although he was also on the run from being hunted, whenever he thought of the Four Immortals receiving the same treatment as himself, his mood considerably improved. Unexpectedly, from the very beginning, the puppet master had given him a false past, turning him into someone distrustful of gods and ghosts, trusting no one. Truly worthy of being the puppet master If he had informed the Four Ancient Immortals of the divination results back then, would the current situation be any different? After all his scheming, what had he gained? Are you done talking? Ashy Bean asked coldly, not giving anyone a chance to react. A grey flame symbolizing death and withering appeared in the palm of her hand, burning only within her palm, causing the space to begin to collapse. The grey flame instantly enveloped Zuo Shi Immortal. Smoke issued from his seven orifices as he screamed in agony. Stop! Fairy Eternity shouted, but it was already too late. The grey flame turned Zuo Shi Immortal into ash, just like the Ying Tian Corpse had been. What are you doing! Ashy Bean looked coldly at her other self, To cut off causality, to approach transcendence, to confront the puppet masterCYingtian Immortal and the others resurrected me for this very purpose, did they not? To handle the puppet master, I alone am sufficient; your existence is superfluous. For that, you destroyed the entire Fire Dynasty? Fairy Eternity demanded, shaking with rage, unable to contain her fury. It was a necessary sacrifice. It was an unnecessary sacrifice! Fairy Eternity cried, her eyes welling with tears, as she thought of the dynasty''s destruction, the historical gaps, and the erasure of a hundred thousand years of history. Just how many had to die to reach such an extent? Everything had started because of her. Would it be alright if she stopped resurrecting and seeking revenge? I''m not that important! Oh right, Yingtian Immortal and the others resurrected me, and they also wanted me to become you. Ashy Bean shook her head and revealed a mocking smile, mocking the circumstances of her own origin. How ridiculous it was. You are not me. Yes, you''re so lucky, with the Eternity Dao Fruit, fearless of any danger, living carefree, with so many people liking you, worrying about you, and going out of their way to resurrect you. I''m just a nobody without even a nameChow could I become you? But if I don''t become you, why would I appear in this world, and how would Little Lotus truly acknowledge me? Ashy Bean''s expression became stern, staring at the real self, no longer hiding her killing intent, speaking through clenched teeth, If I don''t kill you, how can I become you? I''ve said it before, I will definitely kill you, to prove that I''m the real you! Don''t Qinghe rushed forward in desperation, but Ashy Bean dismissed her with a Restriction, freezing her in place. Ashy Bean took a deep look at Qinghe, no longer hiding her presence. Blood boiled in her veins, and from head to toe, she radiated an ominous glow. With a powerful leap, she dispelled the rainclouds. The torrential downpour had started because of the two of them, and now it was dispersed by them. If it hadn''t been for the interference of Zuo Shi Immortal, Ashy Bean would have challenged Fairy Eternity after their stroll and heartfelt talk through the streets! Today, she and Fairy Eternity were destined to fight to the death! Immortal Fairy, to the heavens for a battle! Come! Fairy Eternity, too, harbored a murderous intent toward her. Her soul shone brightly, like an eternal brilliance that would never extinguish! ` Has the Battle of Three Immortals ended? Zhu Tian asked tremulously, not expecting an answer but talking to himself out of fear, finding solace in his own words to calm his nerves. Boom! A dull colliding sound echoed, the entire Demon City shook, and the Array Method that enveloped the Demon City shattered into pieces in an instant during the collision. The noise reminded Zhu Tian of a scene from the Ancient Times when the Four Ancient Immortals sparred, meteors poured down like rain, and the stars in the sky shattered. No, this incident was even grander than the sparring of Immortals. Zhu Tian was terrified, comparable to the ultimate battle between the Four Ancient Immortals and some unknown beings! What on earth has happened, that battle was supposed to be the highest-level one ever! Zhu Tian stepped out of the Imperial Palace, looked up at the sky, and saw two figures with identical faces but utterly different auras clashing, each collision shaking the earth itself! These two fighting were causing a far greater disturbance than the earlier Battle of Three Immortals! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhu Tian''s mouth twitched, it''s one thing that the Great Era conflict started because of me, but does it have to happen on my turf? This is really beyond my control. Uncle Zhu Tian, what''s happening? Jin Caiwei hurried from the Qiongqi Clan to ask, as she had been awoken by the commotion from her deep sleep. Zhu Tian was from the same generation as the old Qiongqi, so by generation, Jin Caiwei had to call him uncle. Look at the sky. When Jin Caiwei saw the two Fairy Eternities, she was equally astonished, wondering what had happened during the time she was unconscious. This can''t be good, Demon City is in danger! Jin Caiwei and Zhu Tian both made the same judgment. Fairy Eternity and Ashy Bean had no intention to hurt the innocent and tried to take their fight to the skies as much as possible, but a battle of this scale could cause Demon City to fall with just one stray attack, and no Array Method could stop it. Zhu Tian was powerless, this was akin to an apocalypse. I have a way, Jin Caiwei shouted, flying at a low altitude. The battle above was far from her, but the spatial tremors created by the fight were even affecting her, shaking her flying! Compress it! She used the Plane Dao Fruit Outline to flatten the entire Demon City into a plane, then adjusted its size so that its length and width were both compressed to an inch long, and the vast Demon City lay on Jin Caiwei''s palm. Uncle Zhu Tian, pacify the citizens, I''ll go see what''s happening! Zhu Tian''s Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline could keep the Demon City''s citizens in order, preventing chaos that could lead to casualties and property damage. When Jin Caiwei flattened the Demon City, there were a few individuals unaffected. Lu Yang and the others were easy to find, as the original site of the Demon City was left with a square, deep pit, and only three people were inside it. Greetings, Senior Jin. Young Sect Master, what is going on? Sure enough, the Young Sect Master was unaffected. It''s not something I can explain in a few words, Lu Yang sighed. Qinghe sister, why are you here too? Jin Caiwei was especially surprised to see Qinghe, who had looked after her a lot when she was little. Qinghe looked up at the sky, silent. Second-in-command, hurry up and call Xiao Zhi over! Yun Mengmeng said anxiously, she still did not understand what had happened and how the fight had started. What does Fire Dynasty mean, and why are there two Chief Housekeepers? Lu Yang shook his head: Just now the Fairy conveyed a message to me, saying that since the incident started because of her, it should end with her, and no one else should interfere. Chapter 1109 Chapter 1109: Chapter 1108: Little Yang, I Really Can''t Bear to Leave You Chapter 1109: Chapter 1108: Little Yang, I Really Can''t Bear to Leave You Boom! The battle completely erupted, with two supreme Immortals clashing; the Power of Silence colliding with the Immortal Power, obliterating time and space, distorting reality. Ashy Bean bathed in gray flames, with space collapsing and the void shattering around her. This was the World-Ending Fire, burning both the Immortal Body and Immortal Soul into exhaustion, never to be extinguished. Should she wish it, even the vast East Sea could be scorched dry by the destructive flames. To battle her, the most feared thing was to be tainted by the Destructive Flames, which clung to one''s being like incurable gangrene. Once an Immortal Body was contaminated, it demanded a bloody price to cleanse. Yingtian Immortal lost his physical body, largely because he encountered this flame while fighting Ashy Bean! Yet, Fairy Eternity faced her without fear, choosing to confront Ashy Bean head-on. She landed a punch on Ashy Bean''s face, but was also smeared with the World-Ending Fire. Fairy Eternity, with her undying Immortal Soul, allowed the World-Ending Fire to burn; it could not harm her in the slightest! Not enough strength, Immortal, Ashy Bean, with her skewed face resisting Fairy Eternity''s punch, slowly straightened, finding the blow barely an itch. Fearing not the World-Ending Fire, truly worthy of the Eternity Dao Fruit. Every movement of the two Immortals changed the heavens and the earth; chaos surged, Immortal light burst forth, their attacks like tempests, striking from the ground up to the heavens, and then throughout the universe. The illusory stars trembled ceaselessly, on the verge of shattering! This tremor In the Imperial Palace Forbidden Land of Great Xia, Meng Junzi and Jiang Pingan both stood up, displaying expressions of disbelief. Is this direction the Demon Territory?! Exchanging a look, both were shocked. The Demon Territory was so far from the Great Xia Palace, yet they could sense the fluctuations of the battle. Who was it that was fighting? When Meng Junzi fought Ashy Bean in Buddha Country, even Jiang Pingan who was stationed in Great Xia didn''t catch wind of the movement; it was only discovered afterward! So, it has finally come to a head? Yun Zhi, while picking leaves from the Enlightenment Tree in the medicinal garden, felt the distant fluctuations of the battle. Without needing to check, she could guess it was the battle between two senior Fairies. After picking the leaves, she leisurely returned to Sky Gate Mountain to brew and savor her tea. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such a battle for the ages is a pity to miss. Grey Immortal carries the fate of her senior precursor, blessed with the ability to turn danger into safety. Only when she faces her precursor in battle, with their destinies clashing, can she be oblivious to whether the outcome of this battle is victory or defeat. Junior Brother hasn''t called for me either, probably because my senior predecessor doesn''t wish for me to interfere with this matter. After an engagement in the East Sea and several subsequent trials, Yun Zhi understood that to resolve the issue with Grey Immortal, it required the senior Fairy to act. Little Yun, has there been an Immortal Battle? Vast Sea Daoist Lord also sensed the battle above Demon City, rushing to Yun Zhi to inquire about the situation, yet he couldn''t discern how many Immortals were involved. Yes. Shall we go take a look? Vast Sea Daoist Lord was itching with curiosityCsuch Immortal Battles were a rare sight in several lifetimes. He had missed the battle in Imperial City, and this time would not let it pass by again. He roughly calculated the coordinates of the battlefield and opened a Spatial Gate, only to find that the gate had barely formed when it dissipated. What is this Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s pupils shrunk suddenly; he had never encountered such a phenomenon before. Yun Zhi finished a cup of tea, poured another, and kindly invited Vast Sea Ancestor to sit down for tea, suggesting, My advice is not to go there. The space at the battle site is completely chaotic, making it impossible to teleport. Self-Detonation! Continual massive explosions occurred in the cosmos, with fire shooting up into the sky; it was already night, but it was as bright as day. Ashy Bean suffered a heavy blow, staining the sky with blood, but her injuries were rapidly healing! Having a soul without a body, how much of your true strength can you even wield! Ashy Bean arrogantly proclaimed, striding forward. She could quickly recover from injuries solely because her physical body was excessively strong, naturally possessing self-healing strength, not needing any Dao Fruit at all. She faced the power of the self-detonation and walked straight into the explosion''s center, seizing the moment Fairy Eternity was restoring her physical body, to throw a punch. Immortal Killing Fist! This was a fighting technique uniquely created by Ashy Bean, stemming from the Annihilation Dao Fruit, unrivaled in its execution, capable of causing cosmic upheavals. The Power of Silence contained within it was boundless and could obliterate all traces of life. Even one''s lifespan would rapidly deplete, resulting in the Heavenly Person Five Decays, leading ultimately to death from old age! Although Immortal Fairy was not lacking in vitality, and the effect of obliterating vitality was futile on her, setting that effect aside, the punch still carried enough force to shatter worlds, sending her flying directly! Ashy Bean''s attacks were relentless, giving Immortal Fairy no chance to breathe, blasting her from the cosmos down to the sixth continentCthe Wuling Continent! This continent seemed like a replica of the Central Continent, with mountains and rivers, lakes and seas, lush and verdant, yet without Spiritual Energy or living beings, an utterly primitive and pure place. All things wither away! Ashy Bean emitted a thick scent of death, causing plants to wither wherever she passed, mountains to collapse into flatland, rivers to dry up, deserts to expand and then all to turn to ash and vanish into nothingness. The Power of Silence, reducing all to nothingness. Permanence, unchanging! Immortal Fairy shouted, locking down this area, plunging herself and this place into an eternal state where no external force could induce change. It really is a troublesome ability. No wonder you gave up the Annihilation Dao Fruit for the Eternity Dao Fruit when you were a Semi-Immortal, Ashy Bean said coldly. Among all her opponents, the Eternity Dao Fruit was the most difficult to deal with, or rather, the Eternity Dao Fruit was an existence entirely opposite to her own. If this is all you are capable of, you might as well die! What''s the situation with the battle? Lu Yang and the others anxiously awaited the outcome of the fight. After Immortal Fairy and Ashy Bean took the battle to the cosmos, it was unclear who held the advantage. By the time they fought down to the Wuling Continent, their traces of battle were completely lost. Boom! A figure was struck down, plummeting straight to the ground, creating a crater in the earth as vast as Demon City. Fairy! Lu Yang cried out excitedly. The person who was struck down was actually the Fairy! Don''t come over! The Immortal Fairy yelled, now entwined with the Power of Silence. Even a slight touch by Little Yang would be fatal! Ashy Bean landed and stepped closer to Immortal Fairy, who was lying on the ground. I could spare your life for Little Lotus''s sake, but all others, except you, must die. Ashy Bean turned her head towards Lu Yang, her eyes filled with a murder intent so thick it could not be dissolved, Especially you, aware of my existence, using me to handle the Ying Tian Corpse. Immortal Fairy staggered to her feet, blocking Ashy Bean''s path, her eyes fierce: Little Yang is under my protection; nobody is allowed to touch him! She turned her head to look at Lu Yang, offering a tragic smile. Little Yang, I truly can''t bear to leave you. What are you going to do, Fairy! Lu Yang, horrified, wanted desperately to rush forward and intervene. But it was too late. Immortal Fairy seemed to have made a certain determination; her soul began to shine, previously dim, now surging with vitality. No, it wasn''t just surgingCher soul had completely transformed into a physical body! Ashy Bean watched, stunned, as Immortal Fairy created a fleshly body out of the Eternity Dao Fruit?! Immortal Fairy stared intently into Ashy Bean''s shocked eyes, enunciating every word, I didn''t want to come to this point. You forced my hand! Chapter 1110 Chapter 1110: Chapter 109 Name Chapter 1110: Chapter 109 Name Fairy Eternity obtained a physical body in that moment, and Ashy Bean felt as though facing a formidable enemy. Could the opponent actually have obtained the ability to gain a physical body!? But that was also fine, dealing with an Immortal Fairy who only had a soul, even if one won, there was no sense of achievement. Immortal Killing Fist! Immortal Fist Technique! Both figures vanished from their spots at the same time. Ashy Bean was fast with her punches, but Fairy Eternity was even faster; a punch landed on Ashy Bean''s abdomen, causing such pain that Ashy Bean spat out a mouthful of Immortal Blood. The Immortal Blood corroded the earth, sizzling as it smoked, penetrating from the surface to the depths below, only stopping when it encountered the barrier set up by the Four Immortals. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged thousands of blows, and even Qinghe couldn''t see the course of their fight, only able to determine their location by the direction of the shattered space. Even so, Qinghe couldn''t keep up with the rhythm and was always one step behind. If even Qinghe was like this, not to mention the others. Ashy Bean was beaten into a continuous retreat, her arms numbing from the vibrations; Fairy Eternity''s strength was astonishingly great, to the point that Ashy Bean was slightly overpowered in terms of strength! In the past, when Fairy Eternity fought with Ashy Bean, she rarely threw punches, knowing that in terms of strength, her soul alone was no match for Ashy Bean. But now that she had regained a physical body, she no longer had this concern. So this is your true strength, Immortal! exclaimed Ashy Bean, who had never tasted defeat since her appearance, and had never even been at a disadvantage; this was the first time she encountered a being who transcended her own physical form! This is more like it, only then will I feel a sense of achievement when I win! Faced with the Immortal Fairy who obtained a physical body, Ashy Bean was not afraid at all. She and the Immortal Fairy were originally one being, having condensed the Invincible Elixir, unbeatable in life, with absolute confidence in her own strength! Arhat Fruit Fist, Gancao Fist, Goji Fist, Angelica Fist Fairy Eternity threw punches in succession, each one different from the last, diverse and unpredictable. The Immortal Fist Technique could transform into medicine, morph into myriad herbs, brimming with continuous life force, rejuvenating this region, resisting the Power of Silence. Similarly, it could also inject the power of medicinal herbs into the opponent''s body, interfering with the flow of their meridians. Five Elements Great Style! This was an Escape Skill, as well as a Rapid Method. Ashy Bean danced like the Dragon and Phoenix, her speed nearing that of light itself, even faster than Meng Junzi who had borrowed the speed of an unformed Dao Fruit Outline! The Immortal Fairy met all changes with steadiness. She stood still, closed her eyes, and probed with her Immortal Sense, allowing Ashy Bean to whirl around her. Ashy Bean grasped a gap to appear and unleashed a divine radiance, her Killing Fist thundering towards the Immortal Fairy. Right here! At the very moment Ashy Bean struck, Fairy Eternity seized the opportunity, moving later but arriving first, fists collided, and the reverberations stirred through the cosmos, shattering numerous stars'' Illusory Shadows! Even ancient runes appeared and vanished just as quickly; if the Four Ancient Immortals were present, they would recognize these archaic symbols as those that emerged with the birth of the world, the most primal runes. The Immortal Power collided with the Power of Silence, displaying a tendency to evolve the world! But the present world still existed; the environment and timing were not right, and the primal runes were not meant to stay here. As the two forces collided, even a Small World was born, and the primal runes were able to persist within this Small World! But quickly, the Small World could not withstand the Power of Silence and burst apart. Ashy Bean bled ceaselessly; no matter how vigorous her life force, no matter how strong her Immortal Body could self-heal, she was no match for Fairy Eternity who possessed the Eternity Dao Fruit! Burst! ` BoomCBoomCBoomC Unlike the previous self-detonations, this time the continuous explosions completely obliterated both the immortal body and soul, the effect was nearly identical to that of ancient times! Ashy Bean had intended to withstand the blasts as before, but during the first wave of explosions, she was shocked to find that the power was incomparable to the past, it couldn''t be resisted by force! Destroy the concept of ''space''! Only by destroying the concept of space could the distance between them either become infinitely far or infinitely close, everything was uncertain, and this was the only way to block the subsequent explosions. The concept of ''space'' is immortal! Fairy Eternity directly locked onto the concept of space, the moves that had proven infallible for Ashy Bean were futile in the face of the Eternity Dao Fruit! In a rush, Ashy Bean created layer upon layer of barriers using the Power of Silence to enclose herself, but the successive explosions tore through the barriers one by one! Is it over? As the last barrier disappeared, the sound of explosions suddenly ceased, the silence was terrifying, only the dust raised by the explosions told the tale of what had transpired here. Suddenly, the dust bulged, and Fairy Eternity strode through it, appearing in front of Ashy Bean. Time stood still at that moment, and Ashy Bean''s restless heart quieted down, she felt as if she were looking in a mirror, seeing a flawless reflection, beloved by all. The reflection shattered, blown apart, and Ashy Bean was swallowed by the endless explosions When Ashy Bean woke up again, she found herself in freefall, with Demon City below her. Instinctively wanting to continue the fight, she realized her flesh and soul had already perished, and now she was merely sustained by a sliver of consciousness. Ultimately, she had lost. Lost so utterly, she feared the outcome would be the same if it happened again. Fairy Eternity, you were right, I truly can''t become you, Ashy Bean lamented, looking at Fairy Eternity who accompanied her in her fall, or rather, joined her on her final path. Fairy Eternity looked back at her other self with a complicated expression, You misunderstood me, what I meant was that you can be yourself, and I believe Little Lotus thought the same. Hearing Fairy Eternity''s explanation, she smiled with relief, Is that so, you all meant that At this point, it no longer mattered. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They continued to fall through the air in silence, neither knowing what the other was thinking. After a moment of silence, Ashy Bean, as if recalling something, asked, Right, I''ve always called you Fairy Eternity, do you have a name? My name is Yellow Bean. Hahahaha, what a strange name! Inappropriate as it was, she couldn''t help but laugh out loud, freely mocking Fairy Eternity''s nameCas if she could cry with laughter, if only she still had a body. Your name doesn''t match at all with those of the Four Ancient Immortals like the Yingtian Immortal, I thought your name would be something more commanding. At this moment, she felt as though she was no longer the Silent Extermination Immortal known for a cold facade but rather the carefree girl from before her tribe''s ruin, who didn''t have to hide any emotions. What about me, do I have a name? Yes, your name is Ashy Bean, given to you by Little Yang. Such lazy naming. Indeed, is there anything else you want to say? Ashy Bean shook her head with a smile, turned her head to see Qinghe rushing towards her, and with her last bit of strength, she boasted loudly. Hey Little Lotus, you were wrong, I have a name, my name is Ashy Bean Qinghe hurriedly reached out to grab Ashy Bean, but her figure had already dissipated into specks of light in the air, leaving nothing to grasp. Chapter 1111 Chapter 1111: Chapter 1110: Return to the Sect Chapter 1111: Chapter 1110: Return to the Sect Spreading his empty hands, Qinghe felt a sense of melancholy as if something had been lost. So, the boss who forced himself to stay by his side for three hundred thousand years had finally left? Now that he no longer needed to stay by Ashy Bean''s side and had finally gained his freedom, Qinghe didn''t feel any relief or joy. Instead, his heart felt hollow and carried an indescribable aftertaste. Cough cough coughC Fairy Eternity started coughing violently. The battle hadn''t been easy; her Immortal Power suppressed the Power of Silence, and the Power of Silence likewise restrained the Immortal Power. Their collision meant that Fairy Eternity was also not lightly injured. Fairy, are you alright? Lu Yang took quick strides over, embracing the swaying Fairy Eternity who nearly stumbled and fell. Looking at the battered Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang''s heart tightened. Previously, Fairy Eternity had been an Immortal Soul, intangible, and this was the first time Lu Yang had touched Fairy Eternity''s body, but it was under such circumstances. The farewell from the Fairy just before was like a last goodbye, scaring Lu Yang out of his wits. Fairy Eternity had delayed regenerating her Immortal Body but had forcibly done so during the battle, undoubtedly at a irreversible cost. Lying in Lu Yang''s arms, Fairy Eternity managed a weak but smiling voice, How about that, the Immortal did what she said, I could handle her without Miss Yun. I said I would cover for you, and I did. I thought it would end with us both perishing, that''s why I bade you farewell. Luckily, this Immortal was one step ahead Chief! Chief Housekeeper! Immortal Sister! Qinghe, Yun Mengmeng, and Jin Caiwei surrounded Fairy Eternity, their expressions filled with concern. But she really wasn''t easy to deal with. Fairy Eternity tried to stand up several times, but she lacked the strength and inevitably failed. Fairy, don''t talk, I''ll ask Eldest Senior Sister to come and save you right away! Lu Yang said anxiously, as the Fairy didn''t seem alright at all. I don''t need it, in my current state, even Miss Yun can''t help. Her body gradually dissipated and once again became a soul, sliding into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. She lay down skillfully on the bed, and her voice, weak as a thread, came from it. I originally needed a hundred years to recover my Immortal Body, but now that I''ve forced its recovery, it might take two hundred years to fully recover. Little Yang, I''ll be bothering you for a bit longer No trouble at all, as long as you''re fine, you can stay as long as you want! Lu Yang quickly said, as long as Fairy Eternity was fine, anything was acceptable. Qinghe, Yun Mengmeng, and Jin Caiwei all breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that there was no serious issue. Qinghe''s mind flashed with a question. Why did the chief need to stay in Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space? Seeing that Yun Mengmeng and Jin Caiwei didn''t react much, could it be that the chief had always been staying there before this? It''s, it''s over, right? Zhu Tian timidly asked himself in a whisper, the battle having truly frightened him, even bringing the thought of going back to sleep. Originally, he chose to sleep during the Ancient Times because he witnessed the Four Ancient Immortals battling the hidden mastermind, thinking it too dangerous back then. Sleeping for a few hundred thousand years, he figured the world would calm down by the time he awoke. Yet, as luck would have it, he woke up to the same level of battle happening right above his head, almost claiming his dear life. No, no, I am the Chosen One who initiated the struggle of the Great Era; if I were to sleep now, wouldn''t I miss this great conflict? Zhu Tian was actually enjoying his current life; he was the publicly recognized ruler of the Demon Territory, the revered Demon EmperorCa status he couldn''t enjoy during the Ancient Times. At most, it was just bad luck, establishing the Demon Nation when Jiang Lianyi awakened, and now again coinciding with the battle between two immortals. Wait a second, how come every time something happens, Elder Brother Lu Yang is present? Zhu Tian, what happened here, who was just fighting, and where is Demon City? Hello, Sister Jiang, hello, Sister Ao. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi happened to be in the Demon Territory, sensing the terrifying battle that erupted in Demon City, they quickly rushed to investigate. However, by the time they arrived, the battle had ended, and the vast Demon City had vanished without a trace, leaving only Zhu Tian muttering to himself. It''s Elder Brother Lu Yang! The two women had sharp eyes and immediately spotted Lu Yang at the site where Demon City used to be; they didn''t even bother to ask Zhu Tian and flew over directly. Miss Qinghe is here too! Seeing Qinghe, whom they had not seen for over three hundred thousand years, brought the two women great joy. Sister Ling, Sister Lianyi. The arrival of the two women dispelled the depressing atmosphere at the scene. Qinghe had heard about the awakening of Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi early on but was too tied up to leave. What happened just now? After hearing Lu Yang''s account, the two women couldn''t help but feel nostalgic. Ao Ling was more touched than Jiang Lianyi, who had slept early and was unaware of the affairs of the Fire Dynasty and Ashy Bean. It was after the establishment of the Fire Dynasty that Ao Ling had gone to sleep. Is Immortal Sister alright? Lu Yang glanced at Fairy Eternity, who was lying in bed asleep in the Spiritual Space, and replied, She''s fine, just sleeping. Just didn''t know what kind of dream Fairy Eternity was having, her lips curved in a smile. Fairy Eternity stealthily opened one eye, confirming Little Yang had left, and then went back to sleep. The techniques of the Timeless Immortal Sect really do work. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What do you plan to do now? asked Jiang Lianyi. Return to the Sect. Then we will go back with you. Jiang Lianyi and Ao Ling decided to follow, after such a significant event, they certainly could not just leave after finding out what happened; moreover, Qinghe was bound to accompany them to Seek Dao Sect, and it would be a good opportunity to catch up along the way. How should we deal with Daoist Ming Yuan? Yun Mengmeng inquired, as the battle had begun with Daoist Ming Yuan being flattened by Jin Caiwei and left in Demon City. Lu Yang pondered for a moment, thinking Captive Peak could handle one more or one less at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; the fight had been a bolt from the blue for Demon City, and Zhu Tian indeed had it hard. He decided to leave Daoist Ming Yuan to Zhu Tian, after all, a Demon Emperor paired with an Eighth Star Spirit Chef would have some prestige when spoken about. Daoist Ming Yuan is left to Zhu Tian to handle, let''s go home, Lu Yang called out. Before departing, Jin Caiwei restored Demon City to its original state. On the way home, Lu Yang was surrounded, with Yun Mengmeng on his left hand side, and Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Qinghe, and Jin Caiwei on his right, all chatting and laughing. Seems like he was the only one not a Semi-Immortal? Lu Yang, escorted by five Semi-Immortals, arrived at Seek Dao Sect, a reception not even the Four Ancient Immortals had enjoyed, such a prestigious welcome truly warranted Eldest Senior Sister''s personal reception at the gate. Eldest Senior Sister Seeing Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang felt like he had found his pillar, and was extremely excited. Xiao Zhi, we are back! Yun Mengmeng greeted her cheerily. This trip had indeed been quite an eye-opener. Miss Yun, cough cough, to think that I would live to see you again Immortal Fairy awoke and floated out from the Spiritual Space. Seeing Immortal Fairy weakened and disheveled, Yun Zhi showed a puzzled expression on her face. She opened her mouth, but in the end, she held back what she wanted to say. Chapter 1112 Chapter 1112: Chapter 1111 Eye Contact Chapter 1112: Chapter 1111 Eye Contact Long ago, Yun Zhi had already realized that Fairy Eternity could restore her immortal body at any time, yet she stubbornly remained in Junior Brother''s spiritual space and refused to leave. As Fairy Eternity was a senior, Yun Zhi couldn''t just kick her out without giving her face, so Yun Zhi thought to wait until Junior Brother encountered danger, trusting that the senior would intervene and then would have no reason to stay in the spiritual space. Each time Lu Yang encountered danger and couldn''t call for Yun Zhi, she did not prepare any life-saving measures for him afterward, precisely because of this reason. Unexpectedly, in these few instances, there was no need for the senior to make a move, and Junior Brother remained safe and sound. Yun Zhi had originally thought that since Grey Immortal''s strength was formidable, Fairy Eternity wouldn''t be able to defeat her without restoring her immortal body. Now it seems the immortal body was restored, and then it disappeared again? Fairy Eternity gave Yun Zhi a glance, and Yun Zhi also looked back at Fairy Eternity; everything was communicated through their eyes. Yun Zhi felt a headache coming onCsure enough, out of all things in this world, only cultivation was truly worry-free. This isn''t a place to talk; everybody, please come in. Yun Zhi invited everyone to Sky Gate Mountain, where the four Emperor''s Chairs now seemed too few. Let''s just sit on the ground, Yun Mengmeng suggested to everyone, finding a spot in the shade, she pulled out a camping blanket and spread it on the ground. She then took out all the delicious foods she had tasted in the market from her storage ring, carefully selected and doubly approved by her and Qinghe as delectable, specifically brought back for Xiao Zhi to try. By sharing with everyone, it was roughly the same as Xiao Zhi having a taste. As everyone was familiar with each other, there was no need for formalities. Lu Yang picked up a long pastry he had never seen before, crispy on the outside, with surprisingly a meat filling insideCdelicious. Lu Yang had only visited the market on the first day, spending the rest of his time in seclusion, honing his culinary skills within the Qiongqi Clan, and had not completed his tour of the market''s delicacies. Pastries like these are better when heated, Yun Mengmeng mentioned, having grown into an exceptional gourmet during the few short years since joining Yun Zhi. Lu Yang readily agreed and used the Three Flavored True Fire to heat the pastry, indeed improving the taste to another level, making it even crispier, and the meat filling''s juice burst out. Good things were meant to be shared. Lu Yang tossed a ball of Three Flavored True Fire into the air for anyone to use if they wished. It was then that the group began to debrief the events that had transpired. Yun Zhi ate as she listened, nodding frequentlyCthe main reason being that after she finished a piece, her good friend would immediately stuff another one into her hand. So Grey Immortal had such an experience. Yun Zhi also sighed, but knew this was the only outcome. Grey Immortal''s strength was undeniable; even when Fairy Senior clashed with her, she dared not hold back. It was extremely difficult to capture her alive, and with Grey Immortal''s temperament, she probably wouldn''t allow herself to be taken alive. Approaching transcendence, Yun Zhi had yet to deal with such a person before and was eager to understand more about the realm of Transcendence. How did the mastermind behind the scenes show Zuo Shi Immortal the past exactly? Was it based on reasonable assumptions? Yun Zhi''s brow furrowed, meddling with the Insight Dao Fruit; this already surpassed the capabilities of the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit. Could it be that the mastermind has more than one Dao Fruit? But that seemed impossible, in theory, only the Dao Fruit of the devouring lineage can merge with other Dao Fruits, and the Devouring Dao Fruit belongs to Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. Dao Fruits are unique. If the mastermind had the Devouring Dao Fruit, then the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord couldn''t possibly have it. What are Qinghe Senior''s plans for the future? Wherever my lord goes, I shall follow, Qinghe stated firmly, determined to continue in the footsteps of her lord. As she said these words, Qinghe watched Lu Yang vigilantly, resolute in not allowing her lord to be tainted by such a person again! Lu Yang didn''t quite understand why Qinghe, his senior, looked at him with such a gaze, as if she had some hostility towards him from the moment she first saw him. Hearing that Qinghe was the Fairy Eternity''s first devotee and most devout, could it be because he wasn''t good enough to the fairy? Lu Yang felt that he had been good enough to the fairy, taking charge, keeping her company, accepting tests, possessing at will, and even listening to her shameful past Forget it, he no longer wanted to think about it. She had taken Fairy Eternity as her faith; it was normal for him not to understand her thoughts. By the way, Little Lotus, do you know where my North Star has gone? The North Star was the only celestial body under Fairy Eternity''s control, buried with countless Immortal Treasures of immeasurable value. Fairy Eternity still remembered promising Little Yang that once they found the North Star, he could establish his own faction and wield power. After the mastermind behind the scenes killed Fairy Eternity, people forgot her existence, including Qinghe. But she clearly remembered the North Star, Twin River, and Mother-child River were very important to her, so she took the opportunity when the Four Ancient Immortals and the mastermind were battling to move these things away. The North Star has been moved outside the box world by me, Qinghe said, feeling ashamed. She moved the North Star to a place far from the center of the battle, so far that it wasn''t even included when the Four Immortals created the box world. No worries, no worries. With Little Yang here, we''ll be able to open the box world sooner or later, Fairy Eternity said nonchalantly, not taking the matter too seriously. Fairy, it''s not me who opened the box world. I saw it opened, Lu Yang corrected earnestly, as he didn''t have such great power. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s all the same. Will the box world open? Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei asked, their eyes gleaming with excitement. Although the box world was vast, the stars of Ancient Times were also magnificent, and they missed the dazzling stellars cape of that era very much. Of course, the number of stars they had shattered was also not small. I''ve only seen a glimpse of the future; it doesn''t necessarily mean it''s true, Lu Yang added, explaining that even the Time Immortal said the future was uncertain, to prevent the three women from getting their hopes up in vain should the box world remain closed. Little Lotus, do you want to join our Immortal Lineage? Yun Mengmeng asked, believing that it was best for the Immortal Lineage to grow stronger, and considering Little Lotus''s possession of the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo made her partly of their lineage. Little Lotus, join the Immortal Lineage, and you can be the Third Boss! Fairy Eternity said with a giggling smile. Sha Meless, who had toiled hard with conscientiousness for so many years and had been promoted to Fourth Housekeeper without any complaints, ought to be promoted to a Fifth Housekeeper by now. Qinghe waved her hands frantically, humbly replying, I have dull talents, how can I be qualified to join your lineage? Lu Yang thought to himself, ''Dull talents, does that mean you''ve cultivated your Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo to consummation?'' Qinghe had not refused to join the Immortal Lineage for the first time. Since Ancient Times, she had felt unworthy of Fairy Eternity and had declined the proposal. She still felt the same way now. Come on, join! Qinghe firmly refused Fairy Eternity''s offer. Then join our Great Bean Dynasty! Yun Mengmeng continued to pitch her affiliated power with great dedication. The Great Bean Dynasty? Qinghe wondered, as she had never heard of this force. It''s a dynasty established by the Chief Housekeeper, quite impressive! I am the Minister of Rites, Ao Ling is the Great General, Emperor Xia is the Prime Minister, and the Second-in-command is the Pillar Nation Minister! A dynasty established by the Chief Housekeeper? Qinghe was astounded and somewhat touched. She hadn''t expected the Chief Housekeeper to be able to establish this great power spanning the Demon Territory, East Sea, and Central Continent without her help. I''ll join! What position do you want to hold? Fairy Eternity asked. In their Great Bean Dynasty, there was no shortage of idle official positions, and one could choose any upon joining. Historian. (I wanted to write a scene where Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang part in life and death, why won''t you fall for it?) Chapter 1113 Chapter 1113: Chapter 112: The Holy Body is Unwell Chapter 1113: Chapter 112: The Holy Body is Unwell Fine, then I hereby appoint you as the historian of our dynasty to record the affairs of our era! Fairy Eternity placed great emphasis on ceremony, referring to herself as I, the sovereign when appointing Qinghe, instantly transforming and donning an imperial robe embroidered with her own image on the front and that of Eldest Senior Sister on the back. Thank you, Your Majesty! Come, come, let''s celebrate. Yun Mengmeng invited everyone to raise their glasses; the Great Bean Dynasty had gained another great general, truly a cause for celebration. Yun Zhi hesitated about whether to join in with a toast; it seemed that everyone here, except herself, was a member of the Great Bean Dynasty. However, it appeared that Fairy Senior had not noticed this point and proposed to recruit her to the Great Bean Dynasty as well. Better not to draw too much attention and let the Fairy remember herself; just go with the flow. Everyone raised their glasses in celebration of the mounting power of the Great Bean Dynasty, all in joyful harmony. Ms. Qinghe, have you always lived in Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space? asked Qinghe, who had been holding back all this time, but ultimately couldn''t resist. Not at all, ever since I revived, I''ve lived right here, and it''s been so comfortable. Speaking of Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity''s eyes danced with excitement, and she gesticulated wildly, though it was unclear what she was miming; suddenly remembering her grievous injuries, she quickly coughed several times. Come, come, come, my beloved subjects, come visit my Spiritual Space. Fairy, this is my Spiritual Space, Lu Yang reminded her. Then let''s all visit my and Little Yang''s Spiritual Space. Although Lu Yang always insisted that it was his Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity just had to think about it, and she could open the gates to let everyone in at their leisure, leaving Lu Yang with no choice but to stare helplessly. What a beautiful palace, Yun Mengmeng marveled, looking up and around in genuine wonder. Indeed, it''s quite nice, Yun Zhi added, nodding. Though the taste of Fairy Senior''s imperial robe was debatable, her taste in palace construction was certainly commendable. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Known for its beauty, copied from the Great Xia Palace. Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space could be said to be the heart of the Great Bean Dynasty, with the Soybean Imperial Palace in place, and Fairy Eternity usually resided in the sleeping chambers. Ms. Qinghe, why don''t you move into my Spiritual Space? Mine is even bigger! Qinghe offered with enthusiasm. I''d rather not, Fairy Eternity declined without a second thought. It was nice staying in Little Yang''s Spiritual Space, where something fun happened every day, much more interesting than in Ancient Times. How about you live here as well? The Spiritual Space was vast, having Qinghe would make it more lively. To be honest, Qinghe was tempted; it would be a good thing to live with Great Fairy, and like in Ancient Times, she could serve her and guard against any mischief from Lu Yang. But she had her concerns: What about my body? It was safer to keep her body where she could see it. Fairy Eternity had already thought it through: That''s simple, the Green Peak Sword possessed by Little Yang contains a Small World. Just temporarily store your body there. I''ll follow Great Fairy''s advice! Qinghe immediately performed an Astral Projection, leaving her body in the Green Peak Sword Small World, her soul moving into the Spiritual Space. Lu Yang, despite his decisive actions, didn''t even have time to react. Can we also live in the Spiritual Space? Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, seeing the opportunity, were also tempted. Fairy Eternity looked at the two women with confusion, Aren''t you two seeking the Qilin Immortal? Would it be appropriate for you to stay with me? Oh right, we still have to find our husband, the two women remembered the matter of the Qilin Immortal in their joy, almost forgetting it. Fairy Eternity led everyone on a tour of the Soybean Imperial Palace, where every brick and tile had been built by her, far surpassing the Great Xia Palace in grandeur. After the tour, Yun Mengmeng volunteered, Chief Housekeeper, since our Great Bean Dynasty has gained a new general, should we challenge Xiao Zhi again? She too was a loyal servant of the Great Bean Dynasty, intent on achieving meritorious service. Although she and Xiao Zhi were as close as sisters, being in two opposing camps now, she had no choice but to set aside their past friendship! Do, do we have to fight? Jin Caiwei clutched her clothes tightly, looking around nervously to gauge everyone''s reaction. The previous fight with Yun Zhi, where she was defeated as easily as chopping vegetables, left her with quite a psychological shadow. Lu Yang, listening to the side, had his eyebrows twitching. Sister Mengmeng, could you not bring up what should not be discussed? Fairy Eternity''s eyes lit up when she heard this idea, but then dimmed again. She shook her head calmly and steadily; although the Great Bean Dynasty had grown, it was not the best time to go to war. Cough cough, with my cultivation level, I would be able to battle Miss Yun, she regretted. Unfortunately, I am seriously wounded at the moment and unable to cultivate for battle. We shall let Miss Yun off just this once. Lu Yang beat his thigh in frustration, showing his loyalty, We''ve missed a great opportunity! Our Great Bean Dynasty is flourishing, the perfect time to wage war on all fronts. Although my cultivation level is modest, I am willing to work tirelessly for His Majesty, to be the vanguard on the battlefield. It''s such a pity! Lu Yang stole a glance at Eldest Senior Sister, who was expressionless. He believed that with Eldest Senior Sister''s wisdom, she would certainly see that although he resided in the Great Bean Dynasty, his heart had always been with Eldest Senior Sister. She would not blame him. Right, it''s such a pity, Yun Mengmeng thought the last time had been rather fun. Lu Yang, fearing Yun Mengmeng would come up with another terrifying idea, hurriedly helped Fairy Eternity back to the palace. His Majesty is not in good health. It''s time to return to the palace to rest. In a while, I must report the war situation to Senior Ying Tian. Everyone left the Spiritual Space and returned to their respective places. Those who were to stay at the Seek Dao Sect stayed there, those who were to return to the Demon Territory stayed, and those who were to go back to the East Sea stayed. Lu Yang could tell that Ao Ling and the other two women had decided to stay at the Seek Dao Sect for a while. After all, Senior Qinghe was here; it was time they remained to reminisce. He set out for Laurel Fairy Palace to retrieve the Black Ancient Ring from Senior Sister Jinghong. Venerable Ying Long, as ever, soared in the sky, his dragon eyes fixed on Lu Yang with a piercing gaze, You indeed came. I was considering sending Jinghong to find out what exactly happened in the Demon Territory. Alas, she''s in the Void Refinement Stage, with her cultivation fluctuating, which makes going out dangerous. Brother Ying Tian, long time no see, Qinghe emerged from the Spiritual Space, not expecting that Lu Yang had already found Ying Tian Immortal. Qinghe?! Ying Tian Immortal was surprised; Lu Yang really could bring him surprises every time. After Lu Yang recounted the events of the battle at Demon City, Ying Tian Immortal fell into a prolonged silence. Silent Extermination Immortal had become so extreme, and they were partly to blame. Senior Ying Tian, now that Ashy Bean has disappeared, you can proclaim your existence to the world, Lu Yang suggested, as Ying Tian Immortal had returned to his ancient state. The reason he had not left the Ancient Ring previously was the threat of Ashy Bean, but now that the threat was gone, he could leave. Ying Tian Immortal''s dragon head shook, Now is not the right time. Lu Yang was startledChad something unforeseen happened to Senior Ying Tian? As someone of my status, of course I must choose a moment in the spotlight to announce my return to the world! Chapter 1114 Chapter 1114: Chapter 113: With such a treacherous courtier, how can the Great Bean Dynasty not fall! Chapter 1114: Chapter 113: With such a treacherous courtier, how can the Great Bean Dynasty not fall! Although Ying Tian Immortal temporarily didn''t plan to take action publicly, without Ashy Bean, he was able to leave the Ancient Ring small world. With his cultivation level, no one would notice him. Most importantly, he could freely control the power of the Tribulation Dao Fruit and manipulate the Heavenly Tribulation! Ying Tian Immortal and Qinghe had been separated for three hundred thousand years, each with their own rich experiences. However, these experiences were somewhat embarrassing to speak of, so there was no need to tell Qinghe. Although Qinghe often followed Immortal Fairy during the ancient times, witnessing countless scenes of humiliation, her dignity had been lost. By the time of the Fire Dynasty, she was in a position of great power and prestige, desired by all. Presumably, Qinghe''s impression of him during the hundred thousand years in the Fire Dynasty had already overshadowed the memories of ancient times. What Ying Tian Immortal didn''t know was that on the way, Lu Yang had already finished telling the story of Ying Tian Immortal''s thirty hundred thousand years of hiding and seeking. Upon meeting Ying Tian Immortal, Qinghe pretended to be unaware of his experiences. After bidding farewell to Ying Tian Immortal, Lu Yang set out for Buddha Country. If there was a place Lu Yang enjoyed most these days, it was none other than Buddha Country. Upon entering Buddha Country, Lu Yang summoned his immortal body, which was condensed from the faith of incense, and drove it with the Immortal Sense of Fairy Eternity. This state is most comfortable, he said. With the immortal body, Lu Yang felt that he could change the world with a single thought, commanding the wind and summoning the rain C he was omnipotent. If only Old Meng were in Buddha Country, he thought regretfully. He was in his prime, the opportunity perfect. If Old Meng were here, he could have faced him one-on-one. Making grand vows and using the power of incense to condense the Immortal Body, then reinforcing it with the Eternity Dao Fruit Embryo? Qinghe was most proficient in the Cultivation method of incense faith. The Incense Fire Dao of the Fire Dynasty was created by her. Qinghe saw through the origin of Lu Yang''s Immortal Body at a glance and did not stay idle; she sliced the Spirit Fruit into the shape of a little rabbit and offered it to the mouth of Immortal Fairy. Amm, delicious, Immortal Fairy opened her mouth and ate the rabbit-shaped Spirit Fruit. It tasted very good, indistinguishable from real Spirit Fruits even though it was transformed by Qinghe. Immortal Fairy felt that having Little Lotus live in the Spiritual Space was wonderful; Little Yang was good to her, too, but not as attentive as Qinghe, at least not serving her like Little Lotus did. Seeing this scene, Lu Yang was filled with heartache. As a historian, serving His Majesty in such a manner was demeaning. With such sycophants, how could the Great Bean Dynasty avoid falling! Yet, His Majesty reveled in this, unaware. If he stated the truth directly, it would likely make His Majesty think it was out of jealousy towards a virtuous minister, leaving a bad impression. He had to find a way to persuade Immortal Fairy over time. As Lu Yang pondered how to advise Immortal Fairy, he arrived at the Mahavira Hall of the Western Paradise Temple undetected. The Western Paradise Temple had been rebuilt on the ruins of the old one with an entirely different layout, yet the position of the Mahavira Hall remained the same. The sand sculpture of Western Paradise Temple that Lu Yang gave to Yun Mengmeng became a rare collector''s item. Inside the Mahavira Hall, a golden Buddha statue yawned and lay sidelong on the Lotus Platform. Kid, you''ve come? The Time Immortal was not at all surprised by Lu Yang''s arrival. Hey, Time, we''re here. I have seen Time Immortal, Senior. Brother Time, long time no see. Towards the end of the Fire Dynasty, after Time Immortal was ambushed, Qinghe knew that Time Immortal had not fallen. Her Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo''s Upper Dao Fruit was the Time Dao Fruit and the Eternity Dao Fruit, so if Time Immortal fell, she would have sensed the extinction of suppression. Even though the Time Immortal might have perished, she would not have become an Immortal. Her becoming an Immortal would mean that the Longevity Dao Fruit replaced both the Time Dao Fruit and the Eternity Dao Fruit, and the great one would never be able to be revived. Little Qinghe, it''s been a while since we last met, chuckled the Time Immortal. He''d been leaping through time since the end of the Fire Dynasty, and in his perception, not much time had passed since he last saw Qinghe. Please, take a seat. The Time Immortal brought out three spare Lotus Platforms and invited the three to sit down. It seems that Fairy Eternity paid a heavy price to defeat the Silent Extermination Immortal, it could take two or three hundred years for her to recover, remarked the Time Immortal, unable to hold back a sigh upon seeing the weakened state of the Immortal Fairy. Cough cough The Immortal Fairy suddenly began to cough violently, But it was worth it to save Little Yang. Fairy Lu Yang was deeply moved upon hearing this, not expecting to hold such significance in the fairy''s heart. Lu Yang and the others reminisced for a while before taking their leave of the Time Immortal. Mainly it was the Immortal Fairy and Qinghe catching up, with Lu Yang merely listening in. After they left, the Time Immortal''s gaze sharpened as he recalled his last encounter with the Immortal Fairy. Back then, upon foreseeing her future battle with the Silent Extermination Immortal, she knew she had to restore her physical body. Once her body was restored, there would be no reason for her to remain in the Spiritual Space, and that''s why she sought out Lu Yang for help while he was welcoming Yun Zhi. After learning about the whole situation, he had helped the Immortal Fairy come up with the current solution. Before leaving the Western Paradise Temple, Lu Yang also went to visit Xin Ding. Is Senior Brother Xin Ding still in seclusion? I heard that as soon as Senior Brother Xin Ding went into seclusion, the number one of the earth list also hurried to seclude himself, worried that the Senior Brother might challenge his position after emerging. That''s terrifying. Considering Senior Brother Xin Ding''s gentle demeanor in daily interactions, who would have thought he ranks second on the earth list? Lu Yang smiled as he heard the monks'' comments about Xin Ding, noting that Xin Ding seemed to be doing quite well in the Western Paradise Temple. In a single step, Lu Yang arrived at Xin Ding''s place of seclusion. Xin Ding had already concluded this phase of seclusion and was discussing his recent enlightenment''s deficiencies with the Heavenly Vault Saint Master. It seemed that after he had left, the Heavenly Vault Saint Master of the Heavenly Vault Holy Land from Ancient Times had entered Xin Ding''s Spiritual Space as promised, becoming a support for Xin Ding''s cultivation. Hehe, little fellow, your progress in cultivation isn''t too bad, is it? A golden deity, bathed in golden light and with an indistinct face, appeared before Xin Ding. Heavenly Venerate! Xin Ding never expected to see the Tofu Heavenly Venerable again in his lifetime. Greetings, Heavenly Venerate, acknowledged the Heavenly Vault Saint Master, recognizing this being as a true Immortal, with a status far above his own Late Tribulation Stage. There''s no need for such formality, Lu Yang emitted a gentle light, which involuntarily relaxed both individuals. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I was visiting Ying Tian and Time, and just thought I''d drop by to check how your cultivation is going. Judging now, your progress in cultivation is acceptable. Hearing the Heavenly Venerate''s appraisal of him, Xin Ding secretly let out a sigh of relief; he was glad he hadn''t disappointed the Heavenly Venerate. The Heavenly Vault Saint Master, however, was startled. To visit the Yingtian Immortal and Time ImmortalCjust who could this Tofu Heavenly Venerable be from Ancient Times? Best not to ponder, he dared not speculate on the identity of the Heavenly Venerate. Inside the Spiritual Space, Qinghe gave Lu Yang a sidelong glance: had he learned this from the Yingtian Immortal? My lord, just what exactly is this Heh, he''s a natural, isn''t Little Yang impressive? Chapter 1115 Chapter 1115: Chapter 114 Meng Jingzhou''s Day of Suffering Chapter 1115: Chapter 114 Meng Jingzhou''s Day of Suffering After reminding Xin Ding to be diligent in his cultivation and the Heavenly Vault Saint Master to fully commit to his role as a teacher, Lu Yang floated away, as if he had never been there at all. Only Xin Ding and the Heavenly Vault Saint Master were left, staring at each other in confusion. The power of an Immortal is indeed immeasurable. Just as Lu Yang was preparing to leave Western Heaven City, he suddenly sensed a familiar presence within the city and revealed a meaningful smile. Excuse me, sir, what do you mean by ordering the best mush hotpot and then only taking one bite before not eating anymore? the restaurant owner squinted, blocking the path of the customer who was trying to leave and showing a fierce look. The customer looked displeased: If the food you make is unpalatable, can you blame me for not eating it? What do you mean unpalatable? Clearly, you''re just finding an excuse to ruin our reputation! the restaurant owner retorted angrily. What? Someone is dissatisfied with my cooking? A burly man with dense hair on his arm, as thick as that on his head and dough still clinging to his fingers, came out from the back kitchen. The restaurant owner proudly introduced him: Our chef has participated in the Spirit Chef competition before, so I need not say more about his skills, right? The argument between the three quickly drew the attention of the surrounding diners. In reality, they also thought that the mush hotpot of this restaurant was mediocre, but given the chef''s reputation, if they said it tasted bad, it would seem like they were the ones lacking taste. The customer was so frustrated that his teeth itched, and had it not been for the sake of face, he would have dropped his disguise long ago. What''s wrong, can''t I say it if it tastes bad? A resonant voice rang out, echoing through the restaurant. A tall figure stepped into the restaurant with his back to the sun, and after tasting the mush hotpot, he confirmed it was indeed unpalatable, even more so than the last mush hotpot he had eaten. It''s Lu Yang! the diners exclaimed in surprise at the identity of the newcomer. The restaurant owner was still in denial and snorted coldly, So what if it''s Lu Yang? As far as I know, the Seek Dao Sect doesn''t even qualify to participate in the Spirit Chef competition, so what authority does he have to critique our hotpot! What the restaurant owner failed to notice was that the chef trembled like a sieve the moment he saw Lu Yang, not daring to look directly into Lu Yang''s eyes. Not qualified? Unintentionally, Lu Yang loosened the cloth wrapped around his arm, revealing a sleeve embroidered with five golden stars. That''s the insignia of a Five Star Spirit Chef! a diner shouted in shock. That''s not right, I''ve seen the insignia of a Five Star Spirit Chef before, and the stars weren''t this color! Ignorant fools, that is the golden constellation insignia, awarded only to those at the pinnacle of Five Star Spirit Chefs! a seasoned diner scolded. What?! Lu Yang approached the restaurant owner step by step. Though he released no aura, in the owner''s eyes, Lu Yang seemed like a beast from ancient times, invoking an immense sense of oppression. Do I qualify now? The restaurant owner numbly nodded his head. Lu Yang then turned to the trembling chef and asked, You said you''ve participated in the Spirit Chef competition? Which team were you on, as I haven''t seen you before? I, I was a spectator. The chef had watched from the beginning to the end and knew Lu Yang''s identity, Immortal Chef''s Successor, leader of the Five Star Spirit Chef Team, and dared not hide anything in Lu Yang''s presence. Lu Yang nodded, knowing there had to be an issue; the Spirit Chef Alliance did not have a chef from the Buddha Country. Then, Lu Yang beckoned, calling out to his companion, Old Meng, let''s go. The two disappeared from everyone''s view. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While returning to the Sect on the way through the great desert, Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang as if he had seen a ghost: Since when did you become a Five Star Spirit Chef, let alone the leader? Those two had known each other for how many years now? What else could Lu Yang, that rascal, do besides grill mutton kebabs? It was just showing off a bit during the Spirit Chef competition; I accidentally won, Lu Yang said nonchalantly. Meng Jingzhou felt that the waters of the Spirit Chef Alliance ran deep. Seeing Meng Jingzhou maintaining his disguise, Lu Yang, somewhat perplexed, pointed and broke through the disguise, revealing Meng Jingzhou''s shiny bald head with six dots of ordination on top. Lu Yang immediately burst out laughing, Hahaha, how did you go bald? Have you really become a monk? Lu Yang tried to touch Old Meng''s head but was impatiently slapped away by Meng Jingzhou, Scram, scram, scram. Wasn''t it because I received a mission? They said someone''s daughter had gone missing in Buddha Country. I followed the clues here to search for her and had to infiltrate a temple, so I had no choice but to shave my head. Did you find the person who went missing? Found her. She hadn''t gone missing at all; she had eloped with a member of the Demon Race. I followed the trail they left all the way to the vicinity of Western Heaven City, and that''s where I found them. I told them to come back with me to Great Xia and get married properly; no harm done. But they wouldn''t listen and even claimed their love was free. I couldn''t be bothered to explain, so I just took the daughter. That Demon Race youngster had some cultivation level and, his eyes red with rage, insisted on having a go at me. As if his little cultivation level could beat me! I slapped the lad and sent him flying. After delivering the daughter to her father, I swung by the Western Paradise Temple to try out their mutton hotpot, and there I bumped into you. Lu Yang flicked his finger, using the Eternity Technique to help Meng Jingzhou grow his hair back, and soon Meng Jingzhou once again had a head full of thick hair. Meng Jingzhou happily stroked his hair, Your cultivation level has really improved, eh? You can use the Eternity Technique without even running into me. Not bad, I guess. I''ve had some insights in my recent cultivation and made some progress. It''s not much but definitely better than you. Oh? A strong combat spirit flashed in Meng Jingzhou''s eyes, Getting cocky after becoming a cook, are you? Lu Yang still had that smile, I can fight you with one hand tied behind my back. I don''t need your charity; give it all you''ve got! Meng Jingzhou bellowed, activating the Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image, a hundred-foot-tall Dharma Aspect wielding spear and shield, awe-inspiring. Then Meng Jingzhou saw Lu Yang use Law of Heaven and Earth, transforming into a giant tens of thousands of feet tall, and stepping over with one foot, which was even larger than his own Dharma Aspect. Meng Jingzhou fiercely remembered the things Lu Yang had bragged about. Old Lu, you damn became an Immortal in Buddha Country, shameless! Lu Yang''s thunderous, dull voice came from above Meng Jingzhou''s head: If you can''t win, admit it. No excuses. With one foot stomping down, Meng Jingzhou was squashed back to his original form. Meng Jingzhou climbed out of the sand pit, dirty and disgruntled, cursing at Lu Yang, Lu Yang, you son of a A stunningly beautiful woman in a sky-blue dress flew out of Lu Yang''s body, stopping Meng Jingzhou''s outburst, Don''t use foul language. The elders are still watching in the Spiritual Space; even scolding Lu Yang shouldn''t be in front of the elders; it would dirty their ears. After saying that, Qinghe returned to the Spiritual Space, leaving Meng Jingzhou dumbfounded. Did you swap out someone in your Spiritual Space? Lu Yang sighed, No, just added one more person. Meng Jingzhou''s eyes widened. How popular was this kid Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space that not only had he gained a new tenant, but the tenant was such a peerless beauty? The two left Buddha Country and returned to the Seek Dao Sect. Just as they entered the Sect, they saw Yun Mengmeng, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei welcoming Lu Yang back. Meng Jingzhou: Chapter 1116 Chapter 1116: Chapter 115 Intrigues Chapter 1116: Chapter 115 Intrigues Second-in-command, I''ve found another delicious treat, want to try? Yun Mengmeng carried a bamboo basket, which was covered with a layer of cloth, hiding whatever treat was inside. Elder Brother Lu Yang, you interact with Immortal Sister more often. Does Immortal Sister mention me or Lianyi more? Ao Ling stood to Lu Yang''s left, her tone gentle yet firm. Since Immortal Sister and I are so close, of course she mentions me more! Jiang Lianyi stood to Lu Yang''s right, glaring at Ao Ling. Young Sect Master, do you think there is any room for improvement in the Recording Orb? Jin Caiwei held up the Recording Orb, trying hard to sway it in front of Lu Yang. The four ladies surrounded Lu Yang, each with their requests, overwhelming him completely. Meng Jingzhou raised his hand, wanting to use the Single Curse Fist, but he paused, clueless about whom he could hit since he couldn''t beat any of them. He took an Oblivion Pill, and instantly his mind was as calm as still water. Then he saw Lu Yang surrounded by the four women, felt jealousy surge again, took another Oblivion Pill, and the jealousy returned. Meng Jingzhou took a deep breath and decided not to look at the scene that filled him with jealousy, resolutely turning to head to the Task Hall. Lu Yang noticed Meng Jingzhou''s unusual behavior and shouted, Hey Old Meng, why are you leaving? You haven''t finished telling us about your experiences in the Buddha Country! I''m not telling it anymore. Your experiences are far more exciting! Lu Yang was confused. Why had Old Meng suddenly become upset? Had he overdone it with his guidance using his Immortal Body? That shouldn''t be the case, he had only offered a foot of guidance. Old Meng wasn''t that fragile, right? Second-in-command, taste this, taste this. Sister Mengmeng, I''ll eat, I''ll eat, just don''t poke my face with the food. Lu Yang, overwhelmed, ate it in one bite, not knowing what it was, but indeed, it tasted very good. Yun Mengmeng, hearing Lu Yang praising her homemade pastry as delicious, became even more excited: Try another piece; it tastes different. Lu Yang was surrounded by the four women all the way from the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect back to Sky Gate Mountain. At each side of Lu Yang were the ancestors of Dragon and Phoenix. He didn''t know what had happened during the time he walked, but the conflict between these two seemed to have intensified. Both ancestors looked eagerly at Lu Yang, hoping to hear the answers they wanted to hear. Lu Yang showed a troubled expression: Elder Ao Ling, Elder Lianyi, this question is hard to answer. His Majesty brings you up every day; the count is beyond my ability to tally. How can I possibly rank you? Hearing Lu Yang say this, both women looked challengingly at each other, dispelling much of the tension-filled atmosphere, yet deep down, they were very pleased. Lu Yang felt ashamed for not being able to provide a clear answer to the two women and quickly tried to rectify: If you really want to know the answer, it''s simple. Senior Qinghe is now the Historian; she can help keep count in the future. Senior Qinghe, who was currently in the Spiritual Space feeding Immortal Fairy, stiffened. How did this problem end up being tossed to her? She covered the Immortal Fairy with a small blanket, her voice gentle: Milord, I will be away for a moment. The Immortal Fairy lay in bed, still appearing frail, and hummed lightly, feeling that the outside was very lively and wishing it was nice. Qinghe flew out of the Spiritual Space, glaring at Lu Yang, suspecting he did it on purpose. Sister Qinghe, from now on, we''ll rely on you to keep count. The tasks assigned by the two sisters are certainly within Qinghe''s duties. Every word and action of His Majesty carries profound meanings. Perhaps there''s no answer to the two sisters'' problem, he said. What do you mean? Faced with Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, Qinghe adopted a severely troubled expression, These past few days, while serving as Historian and taking care of His Majesty, I''ve noticed some differences from Ancient Times. Previously, His Majesty often mentioned the two of you, but now he mostly speaks of Lu Yang. Lu Yang subtly took over the conversation from Qinghe, Senior Qinghe is right. His Majesty often tells me that our Great Bean Dynasty is full of talented individuals. If we could abandon internal strife, cooperate with each other, and work together, there is nothing in this world we cannot overcome. Lu Yang glared at Qinghe. Listen, what does it mean to take care of a Fairy as a Historian? Is that really a Historian''s job? Qinghe glared back at Lu Yang. What kind of enchantment have you fed to His Majesty, with him talking only about you! Lu Yang felt that he and Qinghe wouldn''t be able to determine the winner anytime soon, so he quickly changed the topic and thought of a new way for the Qiongqi Clan to get rich. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Caiwei, there is indeed room for improvement with the Recording Orb. I was supposed to discuss this with you earlier, but I got delayed by some matters. Please, come with me. Jin Caiwei''s eyes lit up, knowing that the Young Sect Master still had solutions, and hurriedly followed him. Tao Yaoye was lying at the entrance of her abode on a peach tree, holding a branch and lost in thought. Perceiving Lu Yang''s arrival, she immediately jumped down, straightened her clothes, and waved towards Lu Yang. Elder Brother Lu Yang, I heard you''ve returned from Demon City Then she saw a group of beautiful women behind Lu Yang and was immediately stunned, her hand frozen in the air before she remembered to put it down. Sister Mengmeng, I''m here. Yun Mengmeng saw Tao Yaoye waving and imitated her. She had lived in the Seek Dao Sect for so long and was very familiar with Tao Yaoye. Lu Yang coughed and said, Ahem, Junior Sister Tao, let me introduce them. These are Senior Ao Ling, Senior Jiang Lianyi, Senior Jin Caiwei, and Senior Qinghe. As a member of the Heavenly Court Sect, Tao Yaoye was aware of the existence of Ao Ling and the others, but it was the first time she was meeting them formally like today. Tao Yaoye hurriedly paid her respects, Tao Yaoye greets the seniors! At the same time, she felt relieved. Since they were all seniors, they probably wouldn''t become her romantic rivals, and her advantage was still considerable. Her biggest enemy now was Yun Mengmeng. This Yun Mengmeng, harder to handle than Lan Ting, was meticulous in her thoughts. Tao Yaoye repeatedly probed indirectly but was cleverly evaded by her opponent, unable to discern Yun Mengmeng''s true intentions! Senior Caiwei, this is the method I was speaking of. Lu Yang continued with a smile, You might have heard of my Junior Sister Tao, the founder of Dream Mirage. Jin Caiwei certainly had heard. Tao Yaoye, despite her initial low cultivation level, had created Dream Mirage, which must have accumulated to a tremendous extent by now. I was thinking the Senior could try integrating the Recording Orb with Dream Mirage, using the Recording Orb to display the content of Dream Mirage. This could significantly boost the sales of the Recording Orb. However, Senior would need to periodically share the profits with my Junior Sister. How does that sound to you? No problem! Although Jin Caiwei lacked a business mind, she trusted in Lu Yang''s wisdom. Junior Sister Tao, what do you think? Tao Yaoye saw the benefits of the move, which would expand Dream Mirage''s channels and also foster a good relationship with Senior Caiwei. Apart from Elder Brother Lu Yang''s mediation, this was akin to relying on her own merits to establish a profit-sharing partnership with an Ancient Half-ImmortalCan opportunity many cultivators could not even dream of. Although she hadn''t seen Elder Brother Lu Yang for some time, Elder Brother Lu Yang was indeed still thinking of her! Chapter 1117 Chapter 1117: Chapter 1116: The Second Strongest in Seek Dao Sect Chapter 1117: Chapter 1116: The Second Strongest in Seek Dao Sect Somewhere in the Seek Dao Sect, three Daoist figures gathered rarely and had a brief drink together. Come, a toast to the Seek Dao Sect! Celestial Master Guiyuan raised his glass and said. A toast. Cheers! Daoist Xiantian and Vast Sea Daoist Lord clinked their glasses together. Since his emergence, Celestial Master Guiyuan spent his days visiting friends, going from Five Elements Sect to the Suspension Temple, and from there to the Imperial City. After battles, he would chat and boast with friends, living leisurely and carefree. Especially when he heard his friends praising the talent of Yun Zhi from his sect, they all expressed envy, which pleased Celestial Master Guiyuan greatly. Upon his return in high spirits, he invited the other two ancestors for a gathering and even brought out Spirit Wine that had been sealed for a hundred thousand years. Ancestor, I toast to you, Vast Sea Daoist Lord raised his glass to Celestial Master Guiyuan. Ancestor, I toast to you, Celestial Master Guiyuan toasted Daoist Xiantian. Master, I toast to you, Daoist Xiantian toasted Vast Sea Daoist Lord. The gathering of the three ancestors of Seek Dao Sect was indeed a fortunate and fulfilling event. It''s embarrassing to think that the Seek Dao Sect I founded has achieved such success. Sadly, I am now the one with the lowest cultivation level here, Daoist Xiantian said self-deprecatingly, feeling somewhat down. What are you talking about, Grand Master? The Seek Dao Sect you founded during the Great Yu Era was a rare and righteous sect, known for promoting justice and vanquishing evil, praised by all, Celestial Master Guiyuan genuinely admired Daoist Xiantian, able to stay untainted amidst chaos in the Great Yu Era was indeed rare. Indeed, it is because you led us that our Seek Dao Sect has always upheld the righteous path and left behind a good reputation. Now everyone praises our sect as the foremost sect of the righteous path! Hearing this from Celestial Master Guiyuan, Daoist Xiantian''s mood improved significantly, A toast. I can''t believe that during the time I was confined, our sect saw the rise of Xiao Yun, such a genius that I''ve been pushed to second place in terms of strength within the Seek Dao Sect, Celestial Master Guiyuan exclaimed with emotion. He had sparred with Vast Sea Daoist Lord and had a slight edge over him. Grand Master, you might not necessarily be the second strongest in our sect, Vast Sea Daoist Lord cautioned. You may not be aware, but our sect has two guest elders who are actually the second strongest. Celestial Master Guiyuan was greatly surprised, Our sect has guest elders? Who are they? They are the Dragon Clan Ancestor Ao Ling and Phoenix Ancestor Jiang Lianyi. It turns out to be them, Celestial Master Guiyuan got serious, not expecting these formidable figures to be guest elders in the sect. Celestial Master Guiyuan suddenly became enthusiastic; he loved to challenge the strong, especially figures from ancient times such as these. Where are they now? I want to train with them. Just the right moment to see who truly is the second strongest in Seek Dao Sect! Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From what Celestial Master Guiyuan implies, does he want to test the skills of the two of us? Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi also became interested; they were quite curious about Celestial Master Guiyuan''s Guiyi Tao Fruit Outline. And as for the title of the second strongest of the Seek Dao Sect, they were interested in it as well. Moreover, they were also generals of the Great Bean Dynasty, with the Immortal Sister watching over Elder Brother Lu Yang''s spiritual space, they could not possibly refuse a challenge. Second-in-command, is this going to turn into a fight? Should we try to intervene? Yun Mengmeng whispered. Let''s not interfere, just watch, Lu Yang whispered back,Cthese were elders, and they could not be persuaded. Shall we pick a spot? Celestial Master Guiyuan led everyone to a deep part of the sect, the area was vast, big enough for their fight. Second-in-command, this spot here, Yun Mengmeng picked an excellent spot for watching, calling over Lu Yang to spread out a blanket and a dazzling array of food. Daoist Xiantian, never having seen so much delicious food before, nearly drooled. Jin Caiwei felt that life in the Seek Dao Sect was truly wonderful, not only were food and drink abundant, but watching semi-immortal battles frequently also accumulated experience, much better than staying with their Qiongqi Clan. Not far away, the peaks of two mountains emitted an aura that forbade strangers, hosting the battle of the Seek Dao Sect''s four unparalleled experts. Had the outside world known of this battle, it would undoubtedly have caused a huge uproar. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi transformed in an instant, becoming a towering black dragon and a golden phoenix. Together, they roared, and the heavens and earth trembled! Truly, an Ancient Demon! Celestial Master Guiyuan said with a solemn expression, facing such formidable foes with no room for carelessness. Indeed, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord said, simply standing nearby and feeling the profound aura of historical weight emanating from the Dragon and Phoenix Ancestors. Truly, they were beings on the brink of attaining immortality! Ao Ling made the first move, stretching out his dragon claw and shattering the space, which instantly burst apart; he used brute force to employ the Shrinking Ground Into Inches, shortening the distance between him and Celestial Master Guiyuan and the Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Ao Ling moved so swiftly that even a seasoned Semi-Immortal like Celestial Master Guiyuan couldn''t react in time. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord activated his Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, instantly stretching the distance between him and Ao Ling to an infinite extent, rendering Ao Ling''s Earth Shrinking useless. Celestial Master Guiyuan deployed the Palm Thunder, using the Guiyi Tao Fruit outline to merge himself and the Palm Thunder into one entity, transforming into an invisible yet untouchable Thunder Spirit! Yingtian Immortal had once used this technique; Jiang Lianyi handled it with ease, instantly transforming into a fire phoenix that sparked Nirvana True Fire everywhere it passed. Whole mountains were set ablaze by the Nirvana True Fire, filling the region with dense Yang Qi, comparable to the surface of the sun! When Thunder Spirit collided with the Fire Phoenix, they whipped up a storm of thunder and flames. Even sitting at a great distance, Lu Yang felt a tingling sensation on his skinCa result of the clash between thunder and fire, filling this space with their energies. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord leapt through space, avoiding direct contact with Ao Ling and instead attempting a sneak attack to gradually weaken Ao Ling''s aura. However, Ao Ling''s aura didn''t decrease but instead surged. His physical strength quietly escalated until the Vast Sea Daoist Lord realized his strike couldn''t even scrape off Ao Ling''s dragon scales! Her physical strength had reached the level of an Immortal Body! Ao Ling extended his dragon clawChis formidable physical strength allowing him to completely disregard the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, crossing the space and leaving three claw marks across the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s chest! Innate Ren Water! Every drop of water beneath Ao Ling''s feet could transform into vast lakes, created from the mingling of the three types of Innate Divine Waters from the sun, moon, and stars, forming oceans that roared toward the Vast Sea Daoist Lord, washing him up against the opposite mountain peak! Vast Sea! For a moment, Celestial Master Guiyuan and Jiang Lianyi were evenly matched and, noticing the Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s early defeat, hurried to his aid. If the Vast Sea Daoist Lord were utterly out of the fight, then facing a two-against-one battle, he surely couldn''t win! Cradling his chest, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord grimaced, It''s nothing major; it''s just that this Immortal Body is really hard to deal with. Celestial Master Guiyuan, having clashed with Meng Junzi, knew the formidable nature of the Immortal Body. Should we use that move? Let''s go! The two exchanged a glance and decided to use their ultimate technique to counteract the Dragon and Phoenix Ancestors. Guiyi! Their forms gradually turned ethereal, merging into a new entity. Ao Ling, who had been ready to pursue her advantage, abruptly halted. She sensed a threat emanating from them, one that was capable of threatening an Immortal Body! A Unification technique, huh? That''s indeed rare, Jiang Lianyi remarked, recognizing the difficulty of this move. But it''s not enough to defeat us. We have a Unification technique too! The Dragon and Phoenix Ancestors circled in the sky, portecken surrounding their omen, the heavens trembling! The will to battle was intense on both sides, each with reasons they couldn''t afford to lose! Second-in-command, who do you think will win? Yun Mengmeng asked while munching on a cookie, her words muffled. Lu Yang wore a strange expression, It''s hard to say who will win, but I remember they are vying to be the second strongest in the Seek Dao Sect, right? That''s right. Isn''t the second strongest supposed to be a fairy? Then they are competing for the third strongest? But the third strongest is Guan Shanhai. Chapter 1118 Chapter 1118: Chapter 117 Little Lu, this position of Sect Leader is destined to be yours! Chapter 1118: Chapter 117 Little Lu, this position of Sect Leader is destined to be yours! Dragon and Phoenix intertwined, their momentum grew increasingly strong, the heavens and earth mourned with deafening roars, causing both the Unification of Celestial Master Guiyuan and Vast Sea Daoist Lord to change their expressions. This was a move that had never appeared in any ancient text nor had it ever been displayed in public before. Dragon Phoenix Transformation! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unlike the book written by Daoist Buyu, this was the real Dragon Phoenix Transformation. Although Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi often quarreled, they were truly close sisters. Together, they had finally developed this terrifying unification technique. To be honest, Lu Yang really couldn''t understand why the two sides needed to fight at all. Was it necessary to mobilize such forces just for the position of the fourth strongest in the Seek Dao Sect? Although Guan Shanhai was imprisoned at Captive Peak, after all, Captive Peak was still within Seek Dao Sect''s territory, and the prisoners belonged to Seek Dao Sect. Of course, after being released from prison, they would belong to whichever force they belonged to. As for the fourth strongest, it wasn''t easy to rank. There weren''t few Semi-Immortals in the Seek Dao Sect, not to mention in Captive Peak alone; both the Void Venerate and the Nightmare Supreme were entities that could potentially establish dynasties. If they didn''t fight, it really wouldn''t be clear who was the fourth strongest. Isn''t the fourth you, Second-in-command? Yun Mengmeng asked puzzledly; the Second-in-command possessed an Immortal Body, even able to kill an avatar of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, definitely a contender for the fourth strongest in the Seek Dao Sect. Eh, eh, eh, you can''t just say that, Lu Yang jumped in shock. How could he, with his merits and capabilities, be the fourth strongest of the Seek Dao Sect? What would happen if this rumor spread? Originally brimming with the intent to fight and cause heaven and earth flipping, the four combatants lost all will to fight upon hearing Lu Yang speak. Shall we not fight then? Ao Ling took the initiative, feeling that fighting so fiercely just to compete for the fourth spot in the Seek Dao Sect wasn''t worth it. Both the Unification of Celestial Master Guiyuan and Vast Sea Daoist Lord nodded at the same time; there was no point in fighting over the fourth rank. It was just unknown who the Fairy Lu Yang mentioned was. The firebird extinguished, Immortal Body retracted, and unification dissolved. Hmm, why aren''t we fighting anymore? Lu Yang was pondering who could really be the fourth strongest, suddenly realizing it had gone silent around him. He looked up to find the four who were just fighting all gathered around him. Lu Yang got another big shock, fearing they wanted to challenge him for the fourth rank of the Seek Dao Sect. Little Lu, who is this ''Fairy'' you just mentioned? Celestial Master Guiyuan was particularly curious; this Fairy was ranked ahead of the Great Yu National Preceptor Guan ShanhaiCwho could this distinguished person be? Lu Yang was startled; he had just been quietly chatting with Yun Mengmeng; could his soft voice really have been overheard? Uh Lu Yang stammered, uncertain whether he should reveal the existence of the Fairy. At that moment, from the Spiritual Space came the voice of the Fairy, It''s okay, Little Yang. My existence is hardly a secret. An enchanting silhouette drifted out from Lu Yang''s body, her beauty breathtakingly peerless, causing anyone to sincerely admire her stunning appearance. The face of Fairy Eternity was cool as ice, her brows exuded an unquestionable authority, instilling involuntary respect in others, her bright yellow dress emanating an indescribable sense of opulence. Immortal?! Both Celestial Master Guiyuan and Vast Sea Daoist Lord were shocked at once; this aura was clearly that of an Immortal! So Lu Yang had an Immortal within him? May I know you are I am the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals, Immortal Fairy Eternity, and also one of the Guest Elders of the Seek Dao Sect. When introducing herself, Fairy Eternity''s tone was cold, as if she was a great existence that had transcended ages and witnessed the rise and fall of many. Lu Yang looked up in surprise at Immortal Fairy Eternity. Fairy, have you changed your personality? Celestial Master Guiyuan and Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s pupils shrank suddenly, The chief of the Five Ancient Immortals, what an incredibly prestigious title! But weren''t there only four immortals in ancient times? Wait, could this be the person who confronted the Four Ancient Immortals and forced them to reshape the continent? Thinking of this, both of them became even more respectful. In that recent battle in the Demon Territory It was also my doing. The two sucked in a breath of cold air, completely shocked, a word that barely described their emotions. They also envied Lu Yang''s fortune, for the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals to reside in his Spiritual Space was a heaven-sent opportunity. Possibly no one from the past till now had ever possessed such a fortune. Thou shalt not speak of my presence. Yes! Before the two could say anything else, Immortal Fairy turned into a wisp of blue smoke and floated back to the Spiritual Space, eagerly asking Qinghe. How was it, was my performance satisfactory just now? My lord''s presence spans eternity, and his grace is as the rain and thunder from the heavens, truly admirable. That''s good. Immortal Fairy thought contentedly, it seems the teachings of the Yingtian Immortal Sect still work. Her appearance this time was not just about herself; it also represented Little Yang''s face, so she couldn''t afford to be as casual as before. Daoist Xiantian looked at Lu Yang very excitedly, his eyes even filled with some adoration. When the Third Ancestor of Seek Dao Sect learned of Immortal Fairy''s existence, he was both shocked and pleased, that even the chief of the Five Ancient Immortals was their guest elder. He looked at Lu Yang with increasing favor. Presumably, that being was willing to become a guest elder also in consideration of Lu Yang. Little Lu, do well, and the position of Sect Leader shall undoubtedly be yours! Celestial Master Guiyuan urged, patting Lu Yang''s shoulders vigorously. In his time, the position of Sect Leader was highly sought after. Anyone who said Lu Yang couldn''t be the Sect Leader, he would be furious at them. Since there was no need for battle, the Third Ancestor of Seek Dao didn''t stay and continued back to his drinking. Lu Yang recalled the days when Immortal Fairy acted as the Sect Leader, feeling the future might not be that promising. Little Yang, don''t worry, if Miss Yun doesn''t let you be the Sect Leader, then the two of us will join forces and defeat her! Immortal Fairy declared she would always be Lu Yang''s solid support. Lu Yang felt this support wasn''t very solid either. Tired from fighting, eh? Want something to eat? Yun Mengmeng always ate a lot after each battle. Fairly judging, Sister Ling and Sister Lianyi probably did the same. Meng Jingzhou practiced the Five Centers Toward Heaven, in front of him laid the Chaotic Qi, Yin and Yang, Three Talents, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven Luminaries, Eight Desolates, Nine Earths, Ten Heavens, Only I am Venerated Immortal Technique, a cultivation technique of Immortal Jiuchong, also known as the Digital Immortal Skill. Although an Immortal Technique, it didn''t completely fit him and could only serve as a reference. After being discouraged by Lu Yang, instead of feeling downhearted, Meng Jingzhou was full of fighting spirit, determined to create a unique move of his own. He took the Oblivion Pill, achieving a tranquil mind, which allowed him to enter the state of Enlightenment faster. The Three Heads and Six Arms, Arhat Fist, Earth-Shaking Eight Styles, Digital Immortal Skill, his body seemed like a great melting furnace, deconstructing and unfolding the studied fist and cultivation techniques into the simplest patterns of runes. Meng Jingzhou''s body trembled, and the runes evolved with his realization, sometimes simple, sometimes complex, all previously unseen and unique to him. His eyes suddenly opened wide, his gaze fierce, lighting up the dark Abode. Ha ha, success, Old Lu, wait for your beating! Chapter 1119 Chapter 1119: Chapter 1118: Creating Laws Chapter 1119: Chapter 1118: Creating Laws On Sky Gate Mountain, most members of the Immortal Lineage and the Great Bean Dynasty gathered together, joyfully mingling. The once deserted Sky Gate Mountain had now become the secret base of the Immortal Force. The Dragon and Phoenix ancestors used the chessboard to represent the world, and the black and white pieces to represent their respective forces, contending for supremacy over the world. Three heads of the Immortal Lineage watched while a historian from the Great Bean Dynasty recorded. Only Jin Caiwei, though one of the three Great Generals, didn''t participate in the Dynasty''s struggles and instead concentrated on researching new uses for the Recording Orb. Universal Move! Jiang Lianyi cautiously made her move, and as the white piece dropped, it transformed into a beam of light that shot into the sky. Separate Yin and Yang! Ao Ling, unwilling to show weakness, intercepted the path of the white piece, erupting in a dazzling light, contesting equally with the white piece. The Great Dao Blossoms! Step by Step Lotus! The chessboard was not only filled with beams reaching the sky but also dual-colored lotuses blooming, making the entire chessboard resemble a pond on all four sides, displaying countless possibilities; even Lu Yang couldn''t keep his eyes open because of the brightness. Finally, Jiang Lianyi seized Ao Ling''s weakness; her last piece landed, connecting five white pieces in a line that transformed into a pristine white phoenix soaring into the sky, declaring her victory. Another round? Ao Ling, discontented, wanted to regroup and fight again. Bring it on! Jiang Lianyi, riding high with momentum, was full of confidence. Hold on, the new pieces are baked, the old ones can be eaten now, Yun Mengmeng suddenly said, scurrying over to a nearby oven. This was Yun Mengmeng''s recently assembled oven, inside which blazed the Three Flavored True Fire. She brought out a baking tray filled with small round cookies in black and white colors, which were also the chess pieces used by Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi just moments ago. The cookies contained mint, offering a unique refreshing fragrance. The cookies from the last game were divided and eaten by everyone present; the freshly baked ones were quickly placed on the chessboard for another fierce battle. This game of Go is quite fun, commented Yun Mengmeng, who hadn''t grown tired of watching it for so long. Of course, this was created by Immortal Jiuchong, founded on the principles of Yin and Yang, after putting in great effort and thought. Once created, it was widely praised and revered as ''the respected ninety-five,'' said Fairy Eternity. Even Lu Yang was hearing this nickname of Immortal Jiuchong for the first time. Just as Lu Yang was watching the game with his hands behind his back like a retired elder, Meng Jingzhou came climbing up Sky Gate Mountain, looking for Lu Yang with great enthusiasm. Old Lu, up for a duel? Oh? That confident, learned some new tricks? Lu Yang raised an eyebrow; if Old Meng dared to challenge, how could he not accept? Try me and find out! Then let''s give it a try! Lu Yang tore himself away from the game; dueling with Old Meng seemed much more interesting than watching. Coincidentally, others thought the same. All the Semi-Immortals put down what they were doing to watch the two Divine Transformation Stage Great Powers battle. The two positioned themselves, and without needing an announcement, simultaneously made their move. Three Flavored True Fire, Golden Bird True Flame! Nirvana True Fire, Pure Yang True Flame! The collision of four types of True Fire was merely a prelude as both were unafraid of each other''s flames, engaging in close combat at the heart of the fire. Separated by a veil of fire, silhouettes of the two collided and interwove, the intensity of the fire exploding rhythmically with the severity of their clashes. Lu Yang had anticipated that Old Meng must have learned some new skills. Knowing that he couldn''t match him in physical strength, he didn''t hold back, drawing the Green Peak Sword and slashing down, releasing a burst of Sword Qi. Ha! Facing the Sword Qi, Meng Jingzhou neither dodged nor flinched. His gaze intensified, and with his fist clenched at his waist, he ferociously launched a punch that directly shattered the Sword Qi. Well struck! Lu Yang laughed heartily, stepped forward boldly, and sent multiple streaks of Sword Qi towards Meng Jingzhou. Meng responded with punches, exuding an unmatched aura. Soon, Lu Yang noticed something amiss. His Sword Qi flowed endlessly, and narrowing his eyes, he saw shades of various fist techniques in Meng Jingzhou''s style yet none fit perfectly, What kind of fist technique is this? Seeing that Lu Yang had finally noticed his creation, Meng Jingzhou laughed excitedly. His punches grew sharper, You wouldn''t have guessed, Old Lu. This is the Supreme Fist I developed during my retreat. I''m testing it out on you now! Out of the blue, impressive, Old Meng. Let''s see if your fist can withstand my sword! With a thought, Lu Yang spread out the embryonic form of his Swordmanship Domain, transforming countless Sword Qi into the semblance of the Green Peak Sword, merging them with the sword in his hand. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Lu Yang roared, chopping downwards at Meng Jingzhou. Supreme Fist! Meng Jingzhou''s hair flew about, his fist turning golden, crashing down on the Green Peak Sword like raindrops, carrying an overwhelming momentum. The clash was so intense that it could astonish any Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator. CrackC The gold encasing the fist shattered and Meng Jingzhou staggered back two steps before stabilizing. Hmph, don''t be smug. My Supreme Fist technique has eleven layers, and I''ve only used the first layer, the Ten Realm. Wait until I create the remaining ten layers, then I''ll challenge you again! With those words, Meng Jingzhou turned and left. This match was merely to test the power of his fist technique; losing was inconsequential. Although Lu Yang won, he wasn''t pleased. His victory came from leveraging ancient techniques, whereas Old Meng had used his own creation. Creating techniques is nothing new; I can do it too! With determination, Lu Yang decided that only winning with his own techniques would count as a true victory against Old Meng. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang consumed two chess pieces and began his retreat. In terms of sword techniques, Lu Yang''s were unmatched in realms, even formidable practitioners in the Body Integration Realm like the Sword Tower Master were only slightly better than him. But whether it was One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand or Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, they were pre-existing techniques. He lacked something of his own. He morphed into a Swordmanship furnace, with basic moves, One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, and Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin flashing through his mind, along with all formidable enemies he had faced so far. As Lu Yang secluded himself in his abode to delve into his studies, the noise from Ao Ling and others playing chess quieted, fearing they might disturb his thoughts. In reality, they worried too much; at that moment, Lu Yang was completely focused on Swordmanship, undistracted by the outside world. He was like swimming in the ocean of Swordmanship, searching for a Sword Technique unique to himself. Suddenly, an inspiration struck, and he grasped it, immediately finding a direction. This spark of inspiration, like a seed, took root and sprouted in Lu Yang''s heart; he nourished it with all his knowledge of Swordmanship, allowing it to grow strong. Time was untraceable; when Lu Yang opened his eyes, they seemed to hold two Immortal Swords, too dazzling to behold, It''s done! Old Meng, thinking you''re the only one who can create techniques? Fairy, what do you think I should name this set of sword techniques? Lu Yang wasn''t good at naming and sought Fairy Eternity''s opinion. Um~ Since this is the dynasty''s first self-created Sword Technique, call it Soy Sword Techniques! Alright, I''ll listen to the Fairy. Let''s name it Immortal Sword Technique! Though he wasn''t adept at naming, any name that came after Fairy Eternity''s suggestion seemed perfect. Chapter 1120 Chapter 1120: Chapter 1119: Soy Sword Techniques Chapter 1120: Chapter 1119: Soy Sword Techniques Fairy Eternity was fuming, saying ''I was talking about the Soy Sword Techniques!'' Her essence, qi, and spirit all seemed much improved. Lu Yang chose to ignore Fairy Eternity, stretched lazily, and felt that this period of closed-door cultivation had lasted quite a while. He was mentally exhausted, but finally having created his own sword technique was still worth celebrating. He just didn''t know how much time had passed. When he pushed open the door of his abode, he found Old Ma still playing Go with Dragon and Phoenix, Yun Mengmeng was still baking little biscuits, and Jin Caiwei was still studying the Recording Orb. I must have been in closed-door cultivation for a long time right? There was no change outside the abode from before he started to after he finished, making Lu Yang doubt he had been in closed-door cultivation at all. Forget it, it''s not important. I need to find Old Meng! Meng Jingzhou had shown off to him before; now it was time to show off in return. Lu Yang grabbed a handful of freshly baked biscuits and happily went to find Old Meng. Only his spiritual space was filled with Fairy Eternity muttering Soy Sword Techniques, which was somewhat distracting for Lu Yang. At the entrance to Meng Jingzhou''s abode, Old Ma was balancing on two legs, walking upright, setting up a drying rack, and placing bundles of quality hay on it. Although he could use True Fire to quickly dry the hay, that method produced hay with a slightly off taste, lacking the scent of nature, and couldn''t compare to natural hay dried by the sun and moon. Is Old Meng still in closed-door cultivation? Lu Yang saw the door to Meng Jingzhou''s abode was tightly shut, with only Old Ma drying the hay. From a distance, it looked somewhat scary. Let me help you. Lu Yang brushed the biscuit crumbs from his hands and helped Old Ma set up the drying rack. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Meng Jingzhou came out of closed-door cultivation, he found almost no place to stand at the entrance of his abode; it was all drying racks. Aha, finally out, said Lu Yang, swaying the Green Peak Sword, timing it perfectly just as he finished helping Old Ma with the hay. You came to find me proactively, so you must have created a technique too? Meng Jingzhou didn''t need Lu Yang to say anything, just by looking at Lu Yang''s smug expression, he guessed the outcome. Just so happens my Supreme Fist Technique is also crafted to the second levelCthe Nine Earth Realm! Meng Jingzhou thought the Digital Immortal Skill of Immortal Jiuchong was really useful. He was able to find both the name of his fist technique and the name of the realm within it, and could just take it and use it directly. Let''s fight! Let''s! The two, with good intentions, chose not to fight at the entrance of the abode to avoid damaging Old Ma''s drying hay, and went to a place a little further away. Meng Jingzhou took two deep breaths, his mind state calm and undisturbed, as he looked down on Lu Yang, appearing utterly confident. Supreme Fist alone stands above all! His fist turned golden again, rampaging in all directions. Even the geniuses of history were no match for him, and even Lu Yang felt the pressure. Lu Yang turned the pressure into motivation, displaying sword skills that had never been seen before in the world. His Sword Qi was like a rainbow, dazzling and bright, indestructible. The sword light was interwoven, forming a terrifying net in heaven and earth, impenetrable, and it enveloped Meng Jingzhou. Good! Meng Jingzhou''s muscles bulked up, with beads of sweat the size of beans oozing out and rapidly evaporating into mist. His footsteps, of unknown origin, pressured with each step. His deadly fists became Fist Seals, and he clashed with Lu Yang''s net in a do-or-die battle. He swung his fists vigorously, shattering thousands of sword lights. What a powerful sword technique, what''s this move called? Without thinking, Lu Yang blurted out, Soy Sword Techniques! As soon as he said it, he realized something was amiss. Fairy Eternity had been whispering ''Soy Sword Techniques'' in his ear since he left closed-door cultivation. Although he tried hard not to think about those four words, when someone asked, he would subconsciously respond in that way. In his spiritual space, Fairy Eternity cheered; Little Yang really thought the name she picked was better. As the historian, Qinghe diligently recorded everything. According to the Dou Book*Emperor Chronicles: When Emperor Lu Yang first created his sword technique, Emperor Dou bestowed the name ''Soy Sword Techniques.'' The Emperor harbored doubts and did not dare to accept the decree at first. Over time, after deep contemplation of the Emperor''s intent, he finally grasped the essence of the sword technique, which truly matched the bestowed name. He then realized the intention and changed his previous thoughts, honoring the decree and calling it Soy Sword Techniques. No, this move is called the Immortal Sword Great, the Soy Sword Techniques! Take this! Meng Jingzhou didn''t give Lu Yang a chance to explain, seizing the opportunity to push his fist technique to the Nine Layer Realms. Sword light surged simultaneously, slashing towards Meng Jingzhou, creating chaos in heaven and earth. Meng Jingzhou swung his fists like rain, crushing the sword light with overwhelming force. Cough coughC Facing the Nine Layer Realms Fist, Lu Yang obviously struggled, with his newly comprehended Immortal Sword Technique appearing somewhat immature compared to the well-hammered and refined Supreme Fist. Don''t think you''ve won just yet. My Swordsmanship has a total of twelve styles. I''ve only used the first one so far! Then use the next eleven Sword Skills if you can! Then use the Fist of the nine realms if you can! The two glared at each other, the subsequent moves being bluffs just for show, impossible to come up with on the spot. Bring it on! Meng Jingzhou''s eyes flashed like lightning, facing the overwhelming Swordsmanship with an unmoved expression, his every punch able to shatter the sword light, even blasting away the Green Peak Sword itself! Terrifying fluctuations swept across heaven and earth like a tsunami, rushing in all directions. The Immortal Sword Technique was too immature, and Lu Yang quickly found himself on the defensive, becoming the one who blocked! Lu Yang calmly reflected on the flaws of the Immortal Sword Technique. The Immortal Sword Technique was a peerless Swordsmanship he had forged with all his Swordsmanship insights, but was this truly the best move he could comprehend? No, that wasn''t right, he shouldn''t limit himself to Swordsmanship alone; he hadn''t yet extrapolated his adept magic skills. This wasn''t his best move yet. With this realization, Lu Yang took a big leap back, aided by the force of Meng Jingzhou''s fists, throwing the Green Peak Sword aside, opting instead to face Meng Jingzhou barehanded. Meng Jingzhou laughed, Old Lu, are you too confident in the strength of your body? Although your physique can rival that of the Body Integration Realm, it''s still not on par with me! Facing Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou didn''t need to hold back. His Supreme Fist became even more ferocious. As soon as they clashed, Meng Jingzhou noticed something unusual about Lu Yang. His body was wrapped in Sword Qi, stinging like needles upon impact. You think this will fend off this young master? Meng Jingzhou''s golden fists shone even brighter, like they were cast from gold, surrounded by runes, capable of toppling mountains and splitting the seas! Lu Yang''s movements became increasingly strange, as if he was integrating Swordsmanship completely. Meng Jingzhou felt as if he was not battling Lu Yang but a sword. Not right! Meng Jingzhou suddenly realized what Lu Yang was trying to do, but he was powerless to stop it. Green Peak Sword Imitation Fist! Lu Yang executed the Imitation Fist, transforming into the likeness of the Green Peak Sword! Although he could wield the Green Peak Sword as if it were an extension of his arm, after all, it was an external object and not truly a part of his body. Now that Lu Yang had become the Green Peak Sword, he fully unleashed the entire power of the Immortal Sword Technique! Sword Being! Meng Jingzhou came up with a name for the technique. Bullshit, this is called Body as Sword! Lu Yang erupted in anger, charging at Meng Jingzhou with his head. Confronted with Body as Sword Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou felt immense pressure. This technique was indeed terrifying, the power of the Swordsmanship increased by a notch, forcing him back on the defensive once more. Although the offensive and defensive roles switched, Meng Jingzhou was not flustered but instead reflected on where the problem lay. If Old Lu could temporarily enhance the power of his Swordsmanship, then there was no reason he couldn''t do the same! He had an inkling, a feeling that he hadn''t fully unleashed the Supreme Fist''s entire power. Indeed, his Mind State wasn''t quite at the level of Supreme, always falling short by a bit. It was this very shortfall that made his Fist lack dominance. Realizing this, Meng Jingzhou took a deep breath twice, his demeanor completely transforming, as if a deity had descended, regarding all beings as mere ants, uttering the forbidden words passed down from Ancient Times. I am born in accordance with heaven. Those who defy this Immortal shall be slain! Clang! Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou''s Fist burst forth with an indescribable dominance, repelling Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou''s heart leaped with joy, for indeed, quoting from the Immortal''s Quotations worked! Reciting the Immortal''s Quotations changed his entire aura! Body as Sword Lu Yang once again clashed with Meng Jingzhou. Not far away, Old Ma leaned against a tree, chewing on straw, watching the inhuman Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou uttering nonsensical phrases, thinking that their fighting methods were perhaps a little perverse? Chapter 1121 Chapter 1121: Chapter 1120: Mutual Progress, Joint Breakthrough Chapter 1121: Chapter 1120: Mutual Progress, Joint Breakthrough One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand! Lu Yang became the sword; with a flicker of his body, he produced countless Green Peak Swords, indistinguishable between real and fake, forming a Sword Cage that imprisoned Meng Jingzhou within. Mere mortals dare to touch me, death! Meng Jingzhou responded domineeringly, his black hair flying wildly, exuding an aura that surpassed this realm, his fist sending a large swath of Green Peak Swords flying. The Green Peak Swords were unending, inexhaustible; no matter how many Meng Jingzhou shattered, new ones would replenish and launch fresh assaults on him. What Meng Jingzhou failed to notice was that the Green Peak Sword Lu Yang had become was stealthily mixed in a spot extremely close to him, not attacking, but drawing circles around him. Draw a Prison! Meng Jingzhou secretly muttered trouble; he had fallen for that grandson Lu Yang''s ploy and suddenly felt his body sink, trapped in an underground cell surrounded by pitch-blackness, unable to discern up from down or left from right. A mere earth prison dares to imprison me, my fists alone are supreme! Boom, boom, boomC The impregnable prison''s interior was suddenly marked by countless Fist Seals and then exploded, Meng Jingzhou bursting forth from the ground! But what greeted Meng Jingzhou was not light, but a slash from Lu Yang! Lu Yang struck head-on, and Meng Jingzhou clasped his hands together, firmly catching the tip of the sword, effectively seizing Lu Yang''s head. Lu Yang twisted his body; if Meng Jingzhou didn''t let go, his hands would be cut by the sharp sword edge! Meng Jingzhou immediately realized this and, instead of releasing, chose to spin in sync with Lu Yang, man and sword revolving rapidly in the air, spinning countless times before touching down to a halt. In the end, because the Immortal Sword Technique was too immature, Lu Yang was one step behind, narrowly defeated by Meng Jingzhou. Ha ha, how about that, Old Lu, I won, didn''t I? Finally beating that grandson Lu Yang for once, Meng Jingzhou was in high spirits. Had he been in Imperial City, he would have thrown a three-day feast, inviting guests from all directions. Just wait, when I figure out the second move, I''ll come to find you! Lu Yang retorted and went back to shut himself away for intense cultivation. Slash! Lu Yang had grasped the second move of the Immortal Sword Technique and immediately sought out Meng Jingzhou to settle the score. After an intense battle, Lu Yang''s final slash broke through Meng Jingzhou''s Barrier Door, causing Meng Jingzhou to falter and be defeated. Hey, Old Meng, how could you lose after just a few rounds? Your fist technique is lacking. With the upper hand regained, Lu Yang felt relieved. Were he in Buddha Country, he would invite Old Meng to eat for three days straight. Pah, just you wait, I''m about to elevate my fist technique to the Eight Desolate Realm! Meng Jingzhou immediately returned to his closed-door cultivation. My fists alone are supreme! Old Lu, not to speak ill of you, but your swordsmanship isn''t cutting it; it can''t even withstand my fist. You just wait, next time you''re definitely going to lose; I''ve already found a flaw in your sword technique, just watch as my twelve moves of swordsmanship scare you to death! You just wait, you''ve only won this once; I already know how to fix the flaws in my fist technique, next time my fists alone will hammer you senseless, you won''t be able to tell north from south, east from west! Old Meng, you just wait! Don''t get too happy too early, Old Lu! Don''t get cocky, Old Meng! The two became fiercely competitive, determined to outdo each other with their original moves, proving who was the strongest. Their initially crude techniques rapidly improved amidst their fights, addressing weaknesses and becoming increasingly refined. It''s still me who won, right? Meng Jingzhou recalled the recent battle and was so delighted he couldn''t settle down for cultivation. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He aims to continue refining his fist technique in one go, ensuring Old Lu won''t win next time! Meng Jingzhou happily entered his closed-door cultivation, taking an Oblivion Pill to reach a state of sudden enlightenment, with his fist technique flashing rapidly through his mind. In the previous confrontation, what appeared flawless to others seemed glaringly obvious. Hmm, I need to change the force-applying motion of this move; otherwise, it''ll be easy for Lu Yang to interrupt. Footwork needs to be adjusted too; it''s too rigid, not fluid enough. Cultivation knows no time, Meng Jingzhou didn''t realize how long he had been immersed in his fist techniques. As his fists dramatically improved, his realm silently reached the Great Perfection of the Divinity Transformation Stage, just a single thought away from a breakthrough. He now felt like a full water bottle, a gentle shake, and water would overflow, achieving Great Perfection. Success! This time, Meng Jingzhou''s seclusion brought significant gains, but upon rising, he found his body somewhat unstable. Am I about to break through to the Void Refinement Stage? Meng Jingzhou rejoiced. Indeed, it was a stroke of double luck with both his fist technique and realm breaking through. Time to leave seclusion and face the Tribulation! Now he could recite the Immortal''s Quotations backwards easily and with the backing of the Yingtian Immortal, passing the tribulation would be a piece of cake. It seems Old Lu, you''re one step behind. I''ll reach the Void Refinement Stage first! Meng Jingzhou pushed open the stone door and even the gloomy sky seemed remarkably beautiful. He lazily stretched, ready to welcome the Heavenly Tribulation, only to see his defeated underling Lu Yang running over excitedly. Lu Yang was holding a new type of bun invented by Yun Mengmeng, with the filling baked on the outside. Old Meng, let me show you a new sword technique I''ve just comprehended. Meng Jingzhou smiled inscrutably, Old Lu, you and I are no longer in the same realm of cultivators. Lu Yang''s once joyful smile froze on his face. Are you about to break through? Indeed, Meng Jingzhou said, pointing to the rapidly gathering dark clouds above. Lu Yang''s complexion changed drastically, and he took off running. He was always on the edge of a breakthrough, suppressing his realm because he was afraid of facing the tribulation. He had thought to delay it by a few days if possible. But who would have thought Old Meng would bring the Thunder Tribulation down on them so soon? Damn it, the spiritual essence within is unstable and about to burst out! Under the gathering power of the Heavenly Tribulation, the Power of the Heavenly Tribulation drew Lu Yang out, helping him puncture through the bottleneck of his realm! Eh, Old Lu, you''re breaking through too? Meng Jingzhou noticed Lu Yang''s anomaly; he was in a similar state to himself. The originally dark clouds grew denser, and new clouds joined the brewing storm above. Well, then, let''s face the Tribulation together. Thunder rumbled, flashing behind the dark clouds, filled with the same excitement as Meng Jingzhou. I think it''s better if we face the Tribulation separately, Lu Yang whispered as he quietly distanced himself from Meng Jingzhou. Facing the Tribulation together was definitely not a good idea. Come on, let''s do it together. Meng Jingzhou wouldn''t let Lu Yang escape easily; with Lu Yang there, the difficulty of passing the tribulation would surely decrease. With a thundering roar, the tribulation descended, swift and fierce, enveloping them both. Laurel Fairy Palace, the Black Ancient Ring. The Venerable Ying Long soaring through the sky took human form, his face unable to hide his smile. This puzzled his disciple Startling Swan, who always thought of her master as a dignified individual, Master, is there something that makes you happy? Yingtian Immortal stroked his good disciple''s head with a smile, Yes, something good has happened. Your master will make a trip. Yingtian Immortal left the Black Ancient Ring, and no one in the Fairy Palace noticed his presence. He activated the Tribulation Dao Fruit, linking his intent to the Heavenly Tribulation gathering above the Seek Dao Sect. Heh, both are present, perfect. Let''s start with the Qiantian Divine Thunder, ranked number one in the Divinity Transformation Stage, to warm you two up. Chapter 1122 – 1122 1121 The Top Chapter 1122: Chapter 1121: The Top-Ranked Thunder Tribulation is Constantly Refreshing Chapter 1122: Chapter 1121: The Top-Ranked Thunder Tribulation is Constantly Refreshing Is someone about to make a breakthrough? The members of the Seek Dao Sect all looked up, the sky filled with dense, oppressive clouds, a clear sign of the Heavenly Tribulation brought about by a significant advancement in realm. That direction is Junior Brother Meng''s abode! He''s going to break through to the Void Refinement Stage! Why hasn''t the second-in-command returned yet? Yun Mengmeng fidgeted with a strand of her hanging hair, recalling how the second-in-command had run off with a freshly baked bun just now without leaving any feedback or suggestions for improvement. Xiao Zhi, what do you think about this roasted bun? Yun Mengmeng asked while sitting next to Yun Zhi, who had been forced to eat the buns. It''s pretty good. Is that all? What else do you want? Yun Mengmeng put on a disappointed look; the second-in-command was better, knowing how to give feedback, while Xiao Zhi would just naively say it''s tasty. Yun Zhi ate the last piece of the bun''s crust, and although not telepathic, she felt her best friend was bad-mouthing her. Why is there thunder? Is someone going to Pass Tribulation? Yun Mengmeng followed the sound of thunder, Wasn''t that the direction the second-in-command went in? Did Elder Brother Lu Yang go somewhere else to Pass his Tribulation? Ao Ling popped her head out from the pool, which she had dug at Heaven''s Gate Peak Mountain and filled with seawater to enjoy a comfortable soak. Why isn''t he Passing his Tribulation here? Jiang Lianyi, in her original form, lay on the ground while Jin Caiwei groomed her feathers. The second-in-command was probably afraid of ruining my oven. And my pool, too. Yun Zhi looked over the damaged landscape, now under the control of the Immortal Force, and thought it wouldn''t be too bad if the junior brother Passed his Tribulation here. Cough cough, Old Lu, does the power of this Thunder Tribulation seem off? Both were caught off guard by the sudden Tribulation, almost leaving Meng Jingzhou stunned. Wouldn''t a typical person at the Divinity Transformation Great Perfection stage have their soul ripped out? Really? I don''t feel much power, Lu Yang said nonchalantly, enduring the pain and moving around like nothing was wrong. Meng Jingzhou laughed heartily, unconcerned: Hey, just messing with you. You didn''t fall for it. What could possibly go wrong with such a minor Thunder Tribulation? It''s good then. I thought you overdid it with your practice and wore yourself out. How could that be? The two exchanged smiles, not finding the Thunder Tribulation challenging at all. Unbeknownst to them, the dark clouds above had vanished, replaced by a vast sea of purple lightning that was dazzling to behold. Those with insufficient cultivation levels, even from a distance, would find their eyes stinging and uncontrollably shivering. Dai Bufan watched the Thunder Tribulation in shock: Isn''t this the top-ranked Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation? How come it''s this kind for the first round? Isn''t Elder Brother Lu Yang in danger? a disciple who had just joined the Seek Dao Sect asked, worry filling his eyes. No worries, no worries. Remember when Elder Brother Lu passed his Nascent Soul Stage Tribulation? He encountered the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation and still passed it easily without any injuries. Lightning fell, the Five Lightning Strikes engulfed them, yet they had the leisure to converse. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Lu, does it hurt? Not at all. It''s nothing. The two grimaced and tried to smile, feeling their bones go numb, yet they refused to cry out in pain. Purple lightning fell like a river breaking through a dam, wholly unstoppable by human means, and in an instant, the figures of the two men were completely submerged, and they no longer dared to talk tough. This is the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, isn''t it? Old Lu, is the connection you found even reliable? Meng Jingzhou cursed loudly, realizing the origin of the thunder tribulation that looked familiar only after it had struck him clear-headed. The first round was the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation; what would follow could only be some kind of demons or monsters! Heavenly Reversal! When Lu Yang was passing his Nascent Soul Perfection tribulation, he had relied on this trick to fool the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation, hoping to repeat the trick. But whether he became Lu Yin or remained Lu Yang, the thunder tribulation struck unerringly, impossible to deceive! Lu Yang realized that last time he had succeeded because the thunder tribulation was uncontrolled; this time, with the Yingtian Immortal watching, fooling it would be preposterous! The ruthless purple glow thrashed them, bathing them in the thunder tribulation. They were slashed open, skin flayed, and one could smell the charred scent of their singed hair and blackened bodies resembling lumps of charcoal. We finally got through it. Meng Jingzhou spoke, exhaling black smoke, his voice hoarse, still terrified, thinking he was about to die. Fortunately, they had made it through; their physical bodies were extraordinary, and despite being mutilated, they were still automatically recovering their strength and physique. However, before they could even grasp the situation, the second round of the thunder tribulation followed, giving them no chance to catch their breath! It''s coming again?! Both men looked shocked, abandoning all pretense and greedily gulping down elixirs to restore their condition. A thunder tribulation of myriad colors descended, like someone had kicked over a bucket of paint, turning the colors of the lightning bizarre and wondrous, omnipotent, annihilating everything. How do I feel this thunder tribulation is even more terrifying than the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation? A newly admitted disciple, although unfamiliar with the classifications of thunder tribulations, was unusually sensitive to danger. Dai Bufan had a strange expression, racking his brains but unable to match any known thunder tribulations with this second round: I''ve never seen this kind of thunder tribulation. Could there be new types cropping up even after three hundred thousand years? And its power is clearly stronger than that of the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation. Has the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation evolved to be the second thunder tribulation for the Divinity Transformation Stage? Why does everything involving Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou always turn out so odd? Looking at them attempting to pass the tribulation was like witnessing history. The lightning was splendid, shaking heaven and earth; the sky was painted in dazzling, variegated colors as if a great catastrophe was descending. Suddenly, silence fell, the thunder tribulation still present but no longer making any sound. Great sound is often silent! The quiet lasted only a moment before the world''s sounds returned, and the thunder tribulation surged even more fiercely, fiercely raining down on Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Lu Yang wielded his sword, Meng Jingzhou his fist, attempting to destroy the thunder tribulation before it could fully descend. Unfortunately, against the thunder tribulation meticulously prepared for them by the Yingtian Immortal, all resistance was futile. The thunder tribulation pierced through Lu Yang along the Green Peak Sword, and simultaneously, a fist seal struck Meng Jingzhou. After the second round of the thunder tribulation, both men felt their marrow and blood imbued with electricity. They were in such a sorry state that it was difficult to even discern their identities, let alone distinguish whether they were male or female by outsiders. Faced with the imminent and unknown third round of thunder tribulation, which intuitively seemed even more terrifying than the second, they knew it absolutely must not descend! Meng Jingzhou seemed to recall something and hurriedly shouted to the heavens to clarify his position: We''re your own people, ah! I can recite the ''Immortal''s Quotations'' backwards! The impending third round of thunder tribulation suddenly froze; just when Meng Jingzhou thought he had succeeded, he saw the thunder tribulation transform again, becoming even denser based on what had occurred before, as if someone had increased its power at the last moment, making it feel even more dangerous. The dense, almost white thunder tribulation descended, reflecting the despair on their faces. Chapter 1123 Chapter 1123: Chapter 1122: My Fate Is In My Own Hands, Not Dictated By Heaven! Chapter 1123: Chapter 1122: My Fate Is In My Own Hands, Not Dictated By Heaven! Lu Yang''s face was scorched black, and upon hearing Meng Jingzhou shout about being able to recite the Immortal''s Quotations backwards, he instantly turned pale as a ghost. This intensified third round of Thunder Tribulation looked like it was set to annihilate someone. He had originally intended to set Old Meng up, but instead, he had trapped himself miserably. Damn it, Old Lu, you set me up! Recalling the peculiarities of the third round of Thunder Tribulation, Meng Jingzhou instantly realized he had been played. So much for the Yingtian Immortal Device favoring Old LuCit was clearly Old Lu who had somehow provoked the Yingtian Immortal, resulting in himself getting dragged into the mess! And the likely reason was probably found in this Immortal''s Quotations! It was you who told me to sweet-talk in front of the Yingtian Immortal, to give you a hand! I didn''t tell you to drag me down with you! How can it be called dragging down, this is a great opportunity, I only pulled you in because we''re good brothers. Don''t you know? Ancient Immortals have said that Thunder Tribulation is a test from the heavens, the more powerful the Tribulation you face during your ascension, the more benefits you''ll get after succeeding. Alright, I can''t make up any more Their voices were quickly drowned out by the thunderous roaring. The new round of Thunder Tribulation was incredibly fierce, causing the entire Seek Dao Sect to tremble. The range of the Tribulation expanded, and areas that were once safe were now within the radius of the Thunder Tribulation, with Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect who had been watching from a close distance turning to run while still looking back at the two passing their Tribulation. Truly worthy of being Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng, still in the mood to dance amidst such a fierce Thunder Tribulation. Yeah, yeah, I really don''t know if we can be as calm as them when it''s our turn. Let''s all do our best. Seeing Lu Yang and the other dancing provocatively under Thunder Tribulation, countless Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect were greatly inspired, determined to become a Great Cultivator who could stand tall just like Lu Yang! Since the second and third rounds of Thunder Tribulation have no names, why not name them after the two Junior Brothers? That makes sense, the second round of heavenly thunder could be called Jingzhou Thunder Tribulation, and the third round, Lu Yang Thunder Tribulation! Great names, great names. To leave one''s mark in history with the name of heavenly thunder, surely the two Junior Brothers would be pleased. Old Lu you wait for it when I get out I''ll definitely make you pay Right now, Meng Jingzhou could hardly speak, even transmitting via spiritual sense was not smooth, his body convulsed uncontrollably like he was being electrocuted. Wait for me to find Fairy to save me You hurry go Fairy, save me! Left with no choice, Lu Yang ran to the Spiritual Space to report and ask for help. However, Qinghe stood at the gate of the Soybean Imperial Palace, blocking Minister Lu Yang: Shh, don''t shout, the master is already asleep. Don''t disturb the master''s rest; we can talk when the master wakes up. I have urgent matters to report! Let''s talk when the master wakes up. Seeing Lu Yang come back to his senses, Meng Jingzhou quickly asked about the situation: What did the Immortal say? Lu Yang''s face was full of grief and resentment, his heart aching: The Historian rules all, the nation shall not be a nation! To think that he, who had devotedly accompanied Fairy Immortality through thick and thin, establishing the Great Bean Dynasty and becoming the first in the line of success, would be ruined by the rise of the Historian! Ah? The Meng Family was the most prominent influential family and also a family of officials. Meng Jingzhou, well-versed in the intrigues of government, was at a loss trying to connect ''Historian'' with ''autocratic rule''. Old Lu''s antics with the Immortal seemed quite varied. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let''s try the new technique, Lu Yang said gravely. It was originally prepared for Old Meng, but now it seemed it had to be used on Yingtian Immortal first! In an instant, Lu Yang''s body was enveloped in Sword Qi, bravely confronting the Thunder Tribulation. The pure and spotless white Thunder Tribulation struck Lu Yang, allowing Meng Jingzhou, who stood beside him, to see Lu Yang''s bones. However, Lu Yang knew the limits of his physical body all too well; if Old Meng couldn''t withstand it, he was even less likely to succeed. Yingtian Immortal, floating in the sky, watched Lu Yang with confusion, not understanding what the youngster was attempting to do. Then he watched, eyes wide, as Lu Yang transformed from a person into a sword. Yingtian Immortal rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things. Lu Yang once again became the Green Peak Sword, fiercely unleashing a Sword Qi strike, clashing with the thunder, still unable to overcome the Thunder Tribulation. Lu Yang''s body became the sword, with the sword tassel on the hilt bound with the Identity Jade. The Identity Jade gently swayed, and the Green Peak Sword, Inheriting Shadow Sword, Seven Star Sword Set appeared, surrounding Lu Yang like loyal guards. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Lu Yang called out the Sword Skill in his heart, merging with the nine Immortal Swords, significantly boosting his momentum. He fiercely slashed out a Sword Qi, shattering the thunder! Liu Ningxuan''s Unity of Man and Sword? Yingtian Immortal wore a strange expression, immediately thinking of the original owner of the Inheriting Shadow Sword, Liu Ningxuan, who invented the Unity of Man and Sword. But Lu Yang''s approach was clearly different from Liu Ningxuan''s; he had created his own unique version of Unity of Man and Sword. Even though Lu Yang had successfully shattered a strand of Thunder Tribulation, more thunder followed one after another, leaving Lu Yang overwhelmed. Supreme Dominance Fist! Meng Jingzhou turned into a figure with three heads and six arms, shouting the Immortal''s Quotations in his heart, exuding an air of unrivaled supremacy. The disciples watching were inspired by the desperate fighting spirit of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. They felt as if they were facing the Thunder Tribulation themselves, their blood boiling, Qi and Blood surging, excitement turning their necks red. Our fate is in our own hands, not in heaven''s! Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Meng, you''re sure to defy the heavens! It was unclear who started it, but what began as just a few voices turned into a roar of encouragement from all around, cheering the two on. Our fate is in our own hands, not in heaven''s! Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Meng, you''re sure to defy the heavens! While still contending with the Thunder Tribulation, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stiffly turned their heads, disbelievingly looking at their well-meaning junior brothers and sisters. Damn it, don''t shout nonsense! We''ve always been generous to you all! And Elder Brother Dai, what are you so excited about? You''re shouting the loudest! Oh ho, quite a loud cheer! Yingtian Immortal had thought that enough was enough, but when he heard the people around cheering on, he suddenly felt invigorated, rolling up his sleeves to continue manipulating the Thunder Tribulation. He always enjoyed striking at those who declared their fate was in their own hands, not in heaven''s. Did they really think his Thunder Tribulation was vegetarian? Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were evenly matched in their struggle against the Thunder Tribulation, but just as they reached a delicate balance, the power of the thunder increased once more. Both were struck so hard by the Thunder Tribulation that they wished for death. Lu Yang was hit back to his original form, with the nine Immortal Swords scattered around him. The two fell head-first into the ground, looking like newly planted saplings, twitching from the lightning strikes. Using their palms to prop themselves up, they burst from the ground and lay there, watching the final Thunder Tribulation brewing in the sky, the corners of their eyes twitching. Old Meng, I''m glad to have known you in this lifetime. I''ll see you in the next, said Lu Yang. Meng Jingzhou with a mournful expression replied, Don''t get to know me next life. Find someone else to trap. Old Lu, you know I''ve always respected Yingtian Immortal. How on earth did you manage to provoke him? Oh, you want to know? Lu Yang, as if seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, suddenly perked up. Chapter 1124 Chapter 1124: Chapter 1123: Void Refinement Stage Chapter 1124: Chapter 1123: Void Refinement Stage No, no, no, I don''t want to listen! Having been deceived by Lu Yang once, Meng Jingzhou was not about to be fooled again. Seeing that Lu Yang still wanted to speak, he immediately covered his mouth. Seeing that Old Meng was not fooled, Lu Yang had no choice but to prepare for the final Thunder Tribulation. Although it''s still theoretical, the opportunity is rare, so it''s worth a try. Lu Yang lay on the ground, becoming one with the earth, planting the Bodhi Seed. In an instant, the Bodhi Tree blossomed and bore fruit, giving birth to Lu Yang and his Wooden Avatar. His primordial spirit left his body and merged into the Wooden Avatar. The Wooden Avatar exhibited Imitation Fist and transformed into the shape of the Green Peak Sword. Then, executing Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, the Wooden Avatar and nine swords unified, held by Lu Yang. I always feel your moves are several times more complicated than others. You''re the one who talks too much. Today, you''ll witness the true power of the Immortal Sword Technique! Wielding the Self Sword, Lu Yang confronted the Heavenly Tribulation alone, a scene of tragic heroism. Lu Yang swung the Immortal Sword, his posture graceful, resembling a transcended Sword Immortal. Every movement carried a unique rhythm. If any Sword Cultivator were present, their understanding of Swordsmanship would have undoubtedly ascended. The only downside was that Lu Yang''s body was charred black as if he had crawled out of a coal pile. Hm? Meng Jingzhou noticed the change in Lu Yang, surprised, and no longer lay on the ground playing dead. He stood up to see what Lu Yang intended to do. He sensed that Lu Yang''s sword moved with his heart, achieving Unity of Essence, Qi, and Spirit. This wasn''t surprising, as Lu Yang''s sword was inherently a part of him. However, he then sensed that Lu Yang''s strength was concentrated in his right arm, which showed signs of being unable to bear his body''s power, his fine blood vessels bursting directly. CrackC The final bolt of Heavenly Lightning descended, vast across the sky, plummeting down, but Lu Yang faced it head-on. Slash! The Self Sword unleashed a dazzling sword light, the strongest Lu Yang had ever produced, so overpowering that even Body Integration Realm Sword Cultivators felt inferior. Lu Yang, who thrived in battle, found both pressure and motivation in the Heavenly Lightning, helping him complete the last piece of the Immortal Sword Technique. The sword light split the Heavenly Lightning, seemingly cleaving it in two! BoomC To execute this strike, Lu Yang poured all his energy into it, pushing his right arm to the limit of its endurance until it exploded! Meng Jingzhou was shocked. Was Lu Yang practicing a self-harming sword technique? His arm exploded; it was practically self-detonation, which they wouldn''t expect to recover from quickly even at the Body Integration Realm! Unexpectedly, Lu Yang released the Self Sword and transformed into a spiritual energy life-form, consuming spiritual energy to compensate for the deficiency. When he regained human form, his right arm was restored to its original state, leaving Meng Jingzhou''s eyes nearly popping out. How is that possible?! Lu Yang twisted his arm, feeling no discomfort. Indeed, his approach was correct. The lightning split into two, striking both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Finally drained of strength, both collapsed to the ground with a thud. As the Heavenly Tribulation ended, nectar descended, nourishing their bodies. They floated in the air, their wounds silently healing. Both officially entered the Void Refinement Stage! Finally reached the Void Refinement How did we get back to the Qi Cultivation Stage? Both were astonished by the sudden drop to the lowest realm, their powers returning to the initial state of cultivation, now unable to defeat even a Tiger Demon. In the Void Refinement Stage, there was erratic leaping from the Qi Cultivation Stage to the Body Integration Realm without any pattern. Cultivators in this realm seldom left their homes to avoid being killed by Foundation Establishment Great Masters. Although they had learned about the unique manifestations of the Void Refinement Stage beforehand, accepting them still wasn''t easy once they reached this realm. Now we''re back in the Nascent Soul Stage. In an instant, they both leaped to the Nascent Soul Stage, the changes rapid. The swift shifts in realm meant they couldn''t even control their own strength properlyCone second they used the strength of the Qi Cultivation Stage to walk, the next they were in the Nascent Soul Stage, potentially covering hundreds of feet in a single step. Strange, where did these petals come from? Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Xiantian was puzzled when suddenly petals drifted above his head. Everyone looked up to see that after passing the Tribulation, the thunderclouds had not dissipated but instead had split open to reveal sunshine and a flurry of petals. From within the sunlight, the emperor-like, slender figure emerged, overlooking the mortals. He had seen countless trials; his eyes held the vicissitudes of life. Nothing that appeared before him could sway his decision; he fulfilled all mortal fantasies about immortals. The emperor-like figure appeared silhouetted against the light, his face indiscernible, signifying that mortals should not gaze upon the countenance of an immortal. When he spoke, the world hushed, as if his was the only voice in existence, and even the sounds of insects and birds completely vanished. Heh, who would have thought that such extraordinary talents would appear in later generations. The members of the Seek Dao Sect were thrown into chaos, unable to believe that additional changes could occur during a Heavenly Tribulation, something unprecedented from ancient times to the present. How can there be a person in the Heavenly Tribulation; who is that? I don''t know, this situation has never occurred before! The emperor-like figure''s voice was not loud, but his forceful tone spread throughout the entire Seek Dao Sect. I am known as Ying Tian Immortal, abiding by the heavenly principles, acting on heaven''s behalf. Today, I see two remarkable talents in the mortal world, truly gratifying. What, he is the legendary Ying Tian Immortal?! Upon learning the identity of Ying Tian Immortal, the members of Seek Dao Sect were no longer calm; such a major figure, who had vanished without a trace for three hundred thousand years, had now appeared? This could indeed be considered a miraculous immortal event unseen for all eternity! That lascivious Ying Tian Immortal? Or the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, the sole Nine Star Spirit Chef! Wasn''t it said that he is a Female Immortal? Then why create the Mother-child River? Turns out he''s a man? Ying Tian Immortal''s corner of the eye twitched; what were the minds of these Seek Dao Sect people like, not one reaction was on point; in the past, his appearances were met with endless praises. Are the talents of the two Senior Brothers so great that even the legendary immortals are alarmed! No wonder the two Senior Brothers have encountered a Heavenly Tribulation unprecedented in ancient times! The Seek Dao Sect was abuzz, extraordinarily excited; today truly was a witness to history, as even an immortal had appeared. Ying Tian Immortal, dressed in a black-based golden dragon robe, moved as if the golden dragon was coming to life, vivid and lively. As he descended to the mortal world, the dust naturally avoided him, signifying his transcendence above the mundane, not touching a speck of dust. Ying Tian Immortal looked towards Lu Yang and the other with a compassionate gaze, You have passed my test, well done. But you must remember, the Void Refinement Stage is just the beginning for cultivators; you must guard against arrogance and impatience and diligently cultivate. We will heed the Venerable Immortal''s words! Lu Yang and the other spoke in unison, not daring any disrespect. Venerable Immortal, I have a question and ask for your enlightenment, Lu Yang asked, raising his head. Speak freely. Why am I now in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Logically, being in the Void Refinement Stage, one''s realm should fluctuate between the Qi Cultivation Stage and the Body Integration Realm. But Lu Yang definitely felt that his realm was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He had encountered countless great powers passing Tribulation, and he was not mistaken about the realms. Ying Tian Immortal: How come you always have odd questions, young man. Chapter 1125 Chapter 1125: Chapter 1124 Continuous Visits Chapter 1125: Chapter 1124 Continuous Visits What, has Junior Brother Lu Yang reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage now? Isn''t the limit of the Void Refinement Stage the Body Integration Realm? I don''t know. Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect were agitated once again, even Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi displayed extremely surprised expressions, as even during their Void Refinement phase, they had never encountered such a situation. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yingtian Immortal rarely fell silent for a moment. Ever since he had met Lu Yang, this lad always stumbled upon unexpected situations, just like an Immortal Fairy whose motives were inscrutable. Truly worthy of being from the Immortal Lineage. Yingtian Immortal carefully sensed Lu Yang''s realm and, indeed, he was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Venerable Immortal? Lu Yang looked at Yingtian Immortal expectantly. He wasn''t picking a quarrel; he genuinely wanted to know what the issue was. Yingtian Immortal pondered for a moment, his voice calm and unhurried, as if Lu Yang''s situation had been within his expectations all along. As the saying goes, every drink and morsel are preordained. You have surpassed your predecessors, passing the triple-layered Heavenly Tribulation deemed impossible, accomplishing an unprecedented feat and thus breaking through the ultimate limit of the Void Refinement Stage. This situation is an opportunity bestowed by me, on behalf of Heaven. Lu Yang translated for Yingtian Immortal: The force of the Heavenly Tribulation was so strong it brought about a new situation. This was almost what Lu Yang had guessed since Old Meng had also reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, although he slipped back down pretty quickly. Although it was a new situation, it was a good one. According to ancient legends passed down, the sages who created the realm of Void Refinement did so in the hope that cultivators would get accustomed to subsequent realms in advance, thereby creating a new realm. Being able to experience the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage during the Void Refinement Stage means that once we truly reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, cultivation will be twice as efficient with half the effort. Did you hear what Ying Tian Immortal Venerable said? The two Junior Brothers have encountered a fortuitous fairy encounter! To pass the test of immortals, to have an immortal reveal themselves, to obtain a fairy''s fortune, this would be a glorious tale to be passed down through the ages in any era. Is that really so? Yun Zhi raised an eyebrow. When she faced the Qian Heaven Thunder Tribulation during her tribulation, she felt that there was still potential to be tapped into within the Void Refinement Stage, but unfortunately, she could not control the thunder, and could not prove her conjecture. The changes in the little junior brother and Junior Brother Meng this time confirmed her thoughts. Little Yang, see what Immortal said? The harsher the tribulation, the greater the reward! Lu Yang had successfully passed his tribulation and had undergone a new transformation. Immortal Fairy seemed even more overjoyed than Lu Yang himself. Looking at the exuberant Immortal Fairy and then at Qinghe, who was standing beside her showing no emotion, Lu Yang revealed a peculiar expression. Fairy, you don''t seem like you''ve just woken up at all. Considering it, it made sense. With such commotion from his tribulation, even if Fairy was hibernating, she would have woken up. How could she still be asleep? So, does that mean Qinghe blocking me outside the Imperial Palace was actually on Fairy''s orders? Lu Yangxin shivered within. As the saying goes, keeping company with the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. Was his Majesty''s action meant to sow discord between himself, a loyal minister, and the treacherous historian, thereby balancing the court relationships? Was this the art of an emperor''s mind? Noticing that Little Yang''s gaze towards her was somewhat off, as if poking through her little scheme, Immortal Fairy smiled awkwardly. She knew the principle that the greater the intensity of the tribulation, the greater the reward. Yet, seeing Little Yang struggling pitifully under the Heavenly Tribulation, she couldn''t bear to see him tormented, and worried that Little Yang would come seeking help, which would soften her resolve. Therefore, she had Little Lotus intervene. Qinghe, whose hands were placed before her, stood silently as though she were a statue, contemplating nothing. As an immortal descending upon the mortal world, she couldn''t appear for too long, as immortals must always maintain a sense of mystery and limit the time spent interacting with mortals. Yingtian Immortal, who proposed this theory, naturally implemented his own philosophy. Today''s achievement is but a small step on the path of cultivation, do not take your practice lightly. I should not intervene too much in the affairs of the mortal world, take good care of yourselves. Yes! Lu Yang and the other called out in unison. A gentle breeze emerged from beneath, inflating Ying Tian Immortal''s dragon robe. The golden dragons embroidered on the robe blinked, moved about the fabric, then flew out of the garment to greet the wind, rapidly transforming into a divine dragon of immense size, drawing gasps of amazement from the onlookers. The presence of the divine dragon exerted a subtle pressure, not intentionally so, but rather it was so immense that controlling it completely was difficult, allowing a tiny fraction to seep through. Even this slight pressure gave everyone a sense of ancientness from a bygone era. The divine dragon lowered its proud head. There is only one in the world who could make it bowCits master, the Ying Tian Immortal. Ying Tian Immortal stood upon the dragon''s head, riding it back to the heavens, vanishing into the sky. As Ying Tian Immortal disappeared, the dark clouds finally cleared, revealing the long-missed sunshine that warmed everyone pleasantly. Brother Ying Tian''s entrances and exits are always so distinct, Ao Ling couldn''t help but laugh and cry at the same time. He had never seen this divine dragon before; could it be that it was newly cultivated recently? It''s finally over! Lu Yang grimaced, passing through a tribulation was truly no easy task, and the pain was indeed real. Despite the fact that the heavenly dew could heal injuries, both of them had not fully recovered yet, with wounds inside and out causing excruciating pain at the slightest movement. They would need at least a month of rest to recuperate. See, I didn''t lie to you, the greater the power of the tribulation, the greater the reward. I did all this for your own good. Get lost, it''s clear you didn''t predict this change at all! As heroes who created history, both were surrounded by Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect and escorted to their respective beds to rest and heal comfortably. Little Yang, I need to step away for a moment, Fairy Eternity said. Ah, okay, Lu Yang replied without much thought, simply acknowledging her. Master, have you finished your business here? Startling Swan found that ever since her master returned, the smile on his face never ceased, even more exaggerated than when he had left. Since becoming a disciple, Startling Swan had never seen her master smile like this. News spreads at its own pace, and the affairs of Dao Seeking Sect had not yet reached the Laurel Fairy Palace. Now I feel comfortable. Considering that smiling all the time did not help in maintaining an authoritative image, Ying Tian Immortal turned his back to Startling Swan, enigmatic as ever. Making an entrance observed by all, announcing to the world his return, and then departing on a dragon amidst the adoring gazes of the crowdCthe sequence of events felt like a return to the awe-inspiring days of Ancient Times. After suppressing it for three hundred thousand years, he finally regained that feeling. Behind Ying Tian Immortal, the voice of a surprised Startling Swan rang out, Eh, Immortal Fairy, how come you are here? Young girl, leave us for a moment. Oh. Ying Tian, who allowed you to strike so fiercely! Immortal Fairy stormed in, angrily seeking an explanation from Ying Tian Immortal. Ying Tian Immortal turned around, looking at Immortal Fairy as if he had seen a ghost: When I said I wanted the strike to be stronger, you agreed! So what if I agreed? Aren''t you being reasonable hey, hey, hey, don''t self-detonate BoomC After the intense explosion, Immortal Fairy vanished without a trace, leaving only Ying Tian Immortal with a stunned expression. Suddenly, space twisted again, and another visitor arrived to see Ying Tian Immortal. Come on, Daoist Yun Zhi, you don''t even say hello before you start swinging Chapter 1126 Chapter 1126: Chapter 1125: Is There No Concept of Convalescence in Ancient Times? Chapter 1126: Chapter 1125: Is There No Concept of Convalescence in Ancient Times? Senior Brother Lu Yang, you will get better. Junior Brother, everyone will remember you. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior Brother Lu, you are the pride of our Seek Dao Sect! In the abode, lying on the bed with his hands crossed over his chest, Lu Yang was surrounded by fresh flowers and blessings, which was quite touching. Whether it was senior brothers and sisters or junior brothers and sisters, having witnessed Lu Yang overcome the Heavenly Tribulation with his defying talents and receive blessings from an immortal to break through the limits of the Void Refinement Stage, they were greatly shocked. They then visited Lu Yang one after another to show their respect. The new disciples, seeing their idol, couldn''t help but burst into tears. There were too many people visiting Lu Yang, they spoke only a word to him, placed down flowers, and left to give time to those who followed. All right, time''s almost up, the second-in-command should rest. Yun Mengmeng came out to take charge, hanging a ''No Visitation'' sign at the entrance of the abode. After the guests left, Ao Ling and others, who didn''t know from where, appeared one after another, all coming to help take care of Lu Yang. Even if they could not take care, having a lively atmosphere was excellent. Lu Yang really wanted to ask, didn''t you have the concept of convalescence in Ancient Times? Yun Mengmeng, seeing the flowers piled up several layers around Lu Yang and recalling that weaving flower wreaths was a custom in the Secret Realm to represent blessings, said, With so many flowers here, why not weave a big flower wreath to give a huge blessing to the second-in-command? Hearing this, Lu Yang quickly tried to divert Yun Mengmeng''s idea, Sister Mengmeng, why not make flower cakes instead? Did you like eating flower cakes, second-in-command? Yes. I''ll go make them right away! Yun Mengmeng, holding several bunches of flowers, left. These flowers were not only beautiful but also had high medicinal value; making them into flower cakes could also be considered a form of dietary therapy. It''s surprising, the changes one can undergo in the Void Refinement Stage. Ao Ling and others circled around Lu Yang, clicking their tongues in wonder. In their time, there were no Heavenly Tribulations in the Void Refinement Stage; only from the Body Integration Realm to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage did such tribulations exist. The present Heavenly Tribulations were invented by the Yingtian Immortal after she became an immortal. Now they couldn''t return to the Void Refinement Stage; they could only gather around Lu Yang to see the rarity. Not to mention, Senior Brother Lu has deep blessings, not only did he revive Immortal Sister, but he also received such great fortunes. Lu Yang now only hoped that Immortal Fairy would come back soon to divert these people''s attention from studying him. Eldest Senior Sister also was nowhere to be found. Two sisters, Sister Caiwei, it''s time to eat the Spirit Fruit. Qinghe came holding the freshly arranged spirit fruits. When Immortal Fairy was not in the Spiritual Space, Qinghe used to reincarnate and didn''t stay in the Spiritual Space. And Lu Zhuguo, this is yours. Qinghe placed a plate of spirit fruits beside Lu Yang''s bed. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched; this was the first time he had been addressed that way. Lu Yang noticed the varieties of spirit fruits on the plate were different, but Qinghe had cut them into uniformly sized round shapes with silly smiling faces. These all looked suspiciously like an immortal. Lu Yang ate a piece of spirit fruit, which was very sweet and made his throat feel much better; this piece must have had a lung-moistening function. But why is there no spiritual energy? Since they were spirit fruits, why was there no spiritual energy at all? Qinghe sighed, patiently explaining, Please understand your condition, Lu Zhuguo. You are currently in the Void Refinement Stage, with an unstable realmCone moment you could be in the Late Tribulation Stage and the next in the Early Stage of Qi Refinement. If you were in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, naturally you could consume any level of spirit fruit, but if you were in the Early Stage of Qi Refinement, consuming spirit fruits would be a death wish. So everything you eat now can''t contain spiritual essence, to avoid harming your body further. What she didn''t mention was that before bringing the spirit fruits in, she had advised Yun Mengmeng, who was pondering over making flower cakes, to bake out the spiritual essence from the flowers. Lu Yang hadn''t expected there to be so much to consider. Little Lotus is truly as meticulous as ever, Jiang Lianyi said with a smile, teasing her. No wonder Immortal Sister loves being looked after by you. You flatter me, Sister Lianyi, this is my only strength. There you go being modest again. Immortal Fairy triumphantly returned, entering through the grand doors of the abode. I''ve always said you''re great in every way; you just lack confidence. I still fall short compared to an adult. There you go saying that again. Is the Fairy back? Lu Yang greeted from the bed. Yes, I just went to catch up with Ying Tian Immortal, said Immortal Fairy with a grin, pride written all over her face. Do you know where Eldest Senior Sister went? Lu Yang had just asked Yun Mengmeng, and even she didn''t know where Eldest Senior Sister had gone. Miss Yun? I haven''t seen her. Immortal Fairy furrowed her brow, slightly surprised. Little Yang was injured and in bed, where could Miss Yun possibly be at a time like this? Forget it, Miss Yun won''t get into trouble. By the way, Little Yang, since you need to heal, let Little Lotus look after you. Cough, cough, coughC Lu Yang suddenly started coughing violently, nearly coughing up internal injuries. What qualifications did he have to be looked after by a Semi-Immortal? Lu Yang frantically signaled to Qinghe with his eyes, urging her to quickly reject Immortal Fairy''s absurd idea. Didn''t you always prefer taking care of the Fairy? However, Qinghe completely ignored Lu Yang''s signals and seriously said, I will follow the adult''s orders completely. Lu Yang was dumbfounded; Qinghe, you''re really too stubborn. With Little Lotus looking after me, I can rest easy! So tired, so tired, I''m going to sleep. Immortal Fairy stretched lazily and swiftly lay back on the grand bed in her Spiritual Space. Young Sect Master, would you like to see a Dream Mirage? Jin Caiwei held out a Recording Orb, which she had tested repeatedly. Finally, she managed to perfectly integrate the Dream Mirage with the Recording Orb, achieving an immersive effect. No one else had yet seen her research results, and Lu Yang was the first one. Let''s see. Lu Yang was interested, wanting to know if it was as he had imagined. Jin Caiwei placed the Recording Orb on the ground, channeled a thread of spiritual essence into it, and the orb projected a light screen. It opened up like a realm, enveloping everyone and presenting a grand battle. It was a Golden Phoenix rebirthing from Nirvana, her opponent a massive creature as red as the blazing sun, with six legs and four wings. Is this the fight Elder Lianyi had with Nation Master Zhu? Lu Yang recognized the combatants instantlyCit was the battle that founded the Demon Nation. Although he had watched it in person, seeing a battle of Semi-Immortals twice definitely had its benefits. Lu Yang felt as if he were really there, back in the Demon NationCthe effect of the Recording Orb was even better than he had imagined. Look at what you are doing; you should have used fire here! And here, you hit too lightly. Ao Ling commented right in front of the persons involved, causing dissatisfaction. How dare you critique? You should know that today''s Zhu Tian isn''t the Zhu Tian from Ancient Times. He has countless Tribulation Crossing Demons under him; I''m the only one who can definitely beat him. If it were you, you probably couldn''t! Ridiculous, what does having Tribulation Crossing Demons amount to? Are they going to defy heaven? Ao Ling scoffed coldly. Cold sweat broke out on Lu Yang; if this kept up, Elder Ao Ling might just challenge Zhu Tian to a fight. Junior Brother, are you okay? Eldest Senior Sister arrived belatedly. Eldest Senior Sister! Lu Yang felt her timing couldn''t be more perfect; she had saved the Demon Nation. Eldest Senior Sister gently prodded Lu Yang''s injured spot. Does it hurt? It hurts. That''s good. I just asked Chasing Moon True Person, and he said we could use the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to convert your pain into pleasure. Should I ask for his help? Chapter 1127 Chapter 1127: Chapter 1126 Lu Yang: I Did My Best Chapter 1127: Chapter 1126 Lu Yang: I Did My Best Hearing the proposal from Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang was quite tempted. Back when he was cultivating on Eldest Senior Sister''s Golden Core Star, the Jinwu Qi had refined him using the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, and the effect was unexpectedly good. He couldn''t feel any pain at all; it was truly joyful cultivation. However, he still had concerns. Did Old Meng agree? Both he and Old Meng were recuperating. If Old Meng stubbornly insisted that it didn''t hurt and he didn''t need help from Chasing Moon True Person, then he couldn''t seek help from Chasing Moon True Person either! He agreed. I''ll go. Eldest Senior Sister nodded, then disappeared, and the crowd hurriedly constructed a stretcher, lifting Lu Yang onto it. Ouch, it really hurts. Meng Jingzhou was also surrounded by bouquets and well-wishes, creating a touching scene. When people were around, Meng Jingzhou endured the pain and said it didn''t hurt, but as soon as everyone left, he started shouting out in pain. The gains from Passing Tribulation were truly significant, and so was the pain. Junior Brother Meng, how are your injuries? Eldest Senior Sister appeared in Meng Jingzhou''s abode. Compared to Lu Yang''s noisy surroundings, Meng Jingzhou''s abode was much quieter, fitting for convalescence. Seeing Eldest Senior Sister visiting him, Meng Jingzhou was quite moved and tried to struggle to his feet, but found his physical condition didn''t allow it, and could only lie in bed, It''s alright, I need to rest quietly, and emotionally, I also need to avoid major fluctuations. I just asked Chasing Moon True Person, she said she could use the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to turn your and your Junior Brother''s pain into joy. Shall I ask her to help? Meng Jingzhou didn''t answer right away but remained silent, seemingly hesitant about something. Junior Brother agreed. I''ll go! On Great Snow Mountain, two groups of people set off for the summit simultaneously. Old Ma chewed on dried grass in his mouth, with several ropes tied to the saddle, and at the other end of the ropes was Meng Jingzhou lying on a rush mat. Meng Jingzhou, lying on the mat looking at the sky, heard Lu Yang greet him, Old Meng, how are you feeling? Meng Jingzhou turned his head and nearly burst a blood vessel. Yun Mengmeng was leading the way in front, while Lu Yang lay on a stretcher, with Qinghe, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei each holding a corner of the stretcher, a rather luxurious assembly. It''s not even something Emperor Xia could enjoy if he were severely injuredClet alone his funeral! Facing Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou remained unflustered, It''s okay; I''ve been researching the Four Ancient Immortals lately and found out that besides Qilin Immortal who got married, the other three Immortals remain unmarried, suggesting that if one wishes to become an Immortal, it''s best not to involve oneself in romantic affairs. Gone soft? You''re the one who''s gone soft! Meng Jingzhou snapped angrily. The two argued all the way from the foot to the top of the mountain until they saw Chasing Moon True Person and finally quieted down. Chasing Moon True Person circled around them, Rare indeed! Even the Yingtian Immortal disappeared for 300,000 years, and you two managed to alarm him with your tribulations. Lu Yang thought to himself that it was no big deal; if the True Person were to return, perhaps she could also find the Yingtian Immortal at Laurel Fairy Palace. Pain turned into joy, is it? Easy. Chasing Moon True Person activated the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, and two red halos appeared in her palm, slapping them onto both individuals. Lu Yang, originally aching all over, suddenly lit up his eyes and felt comfortable, the effect was immediate. It was Meng Jingzhou''s first time enjoying this treatment, and his reaction was even greater than Lu Yang''s, So comfortable! Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the injury had not changed, the healing process had become quite comfortable! Suddenly, Meng Jingzhou''s expression froze, something was off. Old Meng, what''s wrong? Meng Jingzhou''s expression was weird as he transmitted to Lu Yang, I was always tormented by lustful fire and felt very painful, but now I feel so comfortable. Lu Yang worried that one day a good brother would really become a eunuch. With Chasing Moon True Person''s wonderful rejuvenation, both good brothers returned to their respective abodes with peace of mind. Lu Yang continued to lie in bed, watching the battle between the two Semi-Immortal Great Powers, Zhu Tian and Jiang Lianyi, with Qinghe feeding him fruit on the left, Yun Mengmeng feeding him small pieces of flower cake on the right, and also listening to Ao Ling, the foremost person below the Immortals, comment on the battle. See, your move was too slow, you can''t fight like this. This is a combat strategy I developed called static-quelling dynamics, retorted Jiang Lianyi. Ao Ling smirked, as if saying she knew her too well, Come on, that excuse might fool Senior Brother Lu, but you just woke up and your body is still sluggish, your reaction was half a beat slow. Before this battle took place, Jiang Lianyi was using the Heaven-Deceiving Life-Defying Technique to sleep since ancient times and was accidentally found by Lu Yang, then awakened by Immortal Fairy. And this move, all flashy but clearly more powerful when in human form, yet you insisted on fighting in a phoenix form for the sake of appearance. And more The more Jiang Lianyi listened, the redder her face got, and she had no rebuttal because Ao Ling was right. But Jiang Lianyi couldn''t show weakness in front of Ao Ling, and with a stiff neck, she said: Don''t just talk the talk without walking the walk. See, among the Semi-Immortals, I''m the only one who can beat Zhu Tian, you really can''t, but if you don''t believe it, go and try! How ridiculous, let''s try then! Lu Yang broke into a cold sweat listening to thisCwhy had they started arguing again all of a sudden? Where was Eldest Senior Sister to save the day, and Senior Caiwei? Stop showing this battle, is there nothing else in the Recording Orb? Change it. A moment, esteemed predecessors, may I make a suggestion? Lu Yang was genuinely worried that these two would end up seeking out Zhu Tian, bringing misery upon him. Eldest Senior Sister was nowhere in sight, and Jin Caiwei didn''t change the content, leaving Lu Yang no choice but to step in and mediate. Lu Yang held significant respect in the hearts of the two women; once he spoke up, they stopped arguing. This Demon Nation is, after all, part of our Great Bean Dynasty, and Nation Master Zhu handles the state affairs of the Demon Nation daily, which is very busy. When I met him in Demon City before, I told him that given his busy schedule, there was no need to come see me. If Ao Ling Senior were to seek out Nation Master Zhu, I fear it would disrupt the operations of the Demon Nation. Moreover, the strength of Ao Ling Senior is undoubtedly great and well-known, there''s no need to prove oneself over such matters. After thinking it through, Ao Ling realized this was sound reasoning. Although Zhu Tian was not technically a member of the Great Bean Dynasty, he was fundamentally working for it. He shouldn''t fall for any provocation that could waste Zhu Tian''s time. Seeing Ao Ling give up, Lu Yang quietly breathed a sigh of relief; the crisis had passed. Jin Caiwei, squatting nearby, listened with great interest. Although she was at the Semi-Immortal level, she lacked battle experience and couldn''t spot any flaws in the fight, so listening to Sister Ao Ling''s analysis, she gained even more than Lu Yang. Knock, knockC Is someone knocking? Jin Caiwei saw the two sisters arguing, with Yun Mengmeng and Sister Qinghe feeding the Young Sect Master, leaving herself idle. So, she went to open the door. Seeing the visitor, Jin Caiwei was quite surprised. Uncle Zhu Tian? Upon hearing Jin Caiwei''s voice, everyone looked towards the abode''s entrance. There stood Zhu Tian at the entrance of the abode, accompanied by two Transcendence Tribulation Stage great demons. Zhu Tian rubbed his hands together and grinned sheepishly: I heard that Brother Lu Yang was injured, so I thought I''d stop by for a visit on my way. Chapter 1128 Chapter 1128: Chapter 1127: A Bustling Abode Chapter 1128: Chapter 1127: A Bustling Abode Lu Yang was stunned, never expecting Zhu Tian to come. I just spent a lot of effort persuading Senior Ao Ling. Zhu, I even let go of the issue of you sending me a beautiful woman, practicing virtue in return for grievances, don''t say I didn''t help, I really tried my best. What''s, what''s up? Zhu Tian asked cautiously, feeling that the atmosphere was somewhat off. Why was everyone staring at himCwas it a wrong time for him to come? He heard that Lu Yang had successfully passed the Transcendence Tribulation and even broke through the limits of the Void Refinement Stage, shocking the world. But what he cared about was another matterCBrother Lu was injured. The injury was definitely not severe, it wouldn''t be fatal nor leave any sequela, but since he was injured, that gave him a reason to visit and get closer. After the battle in Demon City, he had been reflectingCevery time something happened, Brother Lu was there. Was it a coincidence? The answer was no. Brother Lu''s presence wasn''t a coincidence, but rather a destiny by itself; he was the chosen demon to start the Great Era conflict, and Brother Lu was a witness, both of which were very important. Thinking of this, Zhu Tian felt that his relationship with Brother Lu had grown deeper. Is it not convenient? If it''s inconvenient, I can come back later. It''s fine, please come in, Jin Caiwei said, making way; he was already here, it was too late to leave now. Zhu Tian walked into the abode with two large boxes of sympathy gifts, followed by two Demon Emperors attendants empty-handed. The boxes contained either specialty Spirit Fruits from the Demon Nation or sacred medicine for healing. Of course, he could have taken them out from the storage ring, but bringing them directly had a bigger visual impact, having him carry the items while two Demon Emperors attendants carried nothing was the same principle. After the two Demon Emperors entered the abode, they were extremely cautious, not daring to breathe loudly. Originally, they were curious why the Nation Master specially came to Seek Dao Sect to visit Lu Yang. Although Lu Yang was the foremost genius of the age, it did not seem important enough for the Nation Master to visit personally. The Nation Master didn''t explain, simply saying to follow for appearance''s sake and not to be surprised by anything. They still wondered what could be surprising, but now they understood. The Dragon Clan Ancestor, the Phoenix Tribe Ancestor, the Qiongqi Clan Little AncestorCall three were here, and recalling their identities in the Ancient Heavenly Court, Lu Yang''s true identity seemed imminent. Was the foremost genius of the age just a superficial identity for Lu Yang? Both great demons, learned and knowledgeable elders of their clans, couldn''t help but feel their scalps tingle when they thought of Lu Yang''s layered identities. There might be even deeper identities, considering how two maids, stunningly beautiful, were taking care of Lu Yang, one on each side. Brother Lu, are you feeling better? Zhu Tian asked softly, though he felt that it was a redundant question. He didn''t know Yun Mengmeng, but Qinghe was an old acquaintanceCQinghe taking care of Lu Yang, even the Four Ancient Immortals didn''t receive such treatment. Much better, Lu Yang nodded, and it wasn''t just polite talkCthe Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo was really effective. Zhu Tian noticed that the Recording Orb was still displaying the battle scenes and suddenly felt a sense of impending doom, yet he couldn''t pinpoint where the danger was coming from, so he hesitantly asked. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother Lu, are you learning combat skills at the Semi-Immortal level? You truly live up to your name, Brother Lu. The light and airy voice of Ao Ling sounded behind Zhu Tian, sending shivers down his spine. Zhu Tian, I heard you proclaimed yourself as the first below immortals? Zhu Tian''s body stiffened as if frozen, struggling to turn around. He had shouted that only a couple of times during the founding ceremony of the Demon Nation, and after Jiang Lianyi appeared, he only shouted it in his heart. Zhu Tian nervously chuckled, Ao Ling, you must have misheard me. I said I am the foremost among those below a Semi-Immortal. Is that so? Lianyi also said you''re not the same as in the Ancient Times and have become so strong that even I can''t defeat you now, Ao Ling narrowed her eyes, smiling at Zhu Tian. Hearing this, Zhu Tian broke into a cold sweat, feeling a life-or-death crisis, Sister Lianyi must be joking. How can I compare to you, Sister Ao Ling? Let''s try and see if what Lianyi said is true or false. Ao Ling''s eyes filled with fighting spirit, she clenched her fists which made a creaking sound, making Zhu Tian even more frightened. Right, Zhu Tian, why are you afraid of her? Jiang Lianyi fanned the flames from the side. I truly dare not, truly dare not, Zhu Tian wouldn''t dare to fight with Ao Ling, an Immortal''s Body. How could he use his head to fight Ao Ling? Seeing that Zhu Tian was unwilling to fight, Ao Ling couldn''t forcibly drag him into battle, so she had no choice but to give up and sighed inwardly. She agreed with one point from Jiang Lianyi, the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Embryo was more powerful the more people it controlled. Zhu Tian''s abilities had definitely improved a notch since the Ancient Times. Unfortunately, Zhu Tian didn''t want to fight her. Knock, knockC The knocking sound rang out again, Is Lu Yang here? Jin Caiwei ran again to open the door and was startled by the unexpected visitor. Emperor Xia. Cough, cough, coughC Lu Yang suddenly coughed. My injury just needs two days of rest; it''s not life-threatening. Do they really need to visit me one after another? Emperor Xia saw that Lu Yang''s Abode was crowded with people and was immediately stunned. Are there so many people? Emperor Xia came to visit Lu Yang following Jiang Pingan''s orders. In Jiang Pingan''s view, Lu Yang was favored by Eldest Senior Sister Qinghe and was sure to become an Immortal in the future. Since he couldn''t get Lu Yang to marry into his family, he could only build their relationship in other ways. This injury of Lu Yang was a perfect opportunity. Emperor Xia knew that Lu Yang had ambiguous relations with many Semi-Immortals, which shouldn''t be known to others, hence even his Transcendance Tribulation Stage bodyguards stayed outside, and he entered the Seek Dao Sect alone. Zhu Tian had a Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Embryo, perfect for controlling subordinates. His subordinates wouldn''t leak what they shouldn''t, a capability Emperor Xia lacked. Lu Yang, how are you feeling? Emperor Xia also brought various gifts to console Lu Yang, all meticulously selected from the national treasury. However, Lu Yang had already seen all kinds of Immortal Objects, and ordinary treasures no longer caught his eye, but he appreciated the sentiment. No serious harm, a few days of rest will suffice. That''s good. Seeing Lu Yang, Emperor Xia couldn''t help but remember the words of the ancient ancestor. He told the ancient ancestor about the Great Bean Dynasty, and he himself was serving as the Prime Minister. After listening, the ancient ancestor was silent for a long time before finally saying: Remember to leave a position for me. Nation Master Jiang? Zhu Tian called out. Nation Master Zhu? It was only then that Emperor Xia noticed Zhu Tian. Emperor Xia and the Demon Emperor were both startled, neither expected to meet in this situation. As nation masters, they mustn''t act rashly, and their meetings were governed by strict protocols, requiring the Ministry of Rites to busily prepare for months for each encounter. However, the Great Bean Dynasty also had a Minister of Rites, who could arrange a meeting for the two nation masters. Please have a seat. Minister of Rites, Yun Mengmeng, moved over two small stools. Chapter 1129 Chapter 1129: Chapter 1128 Zhu Tian''s Progress Chapter 1129: Chapter 1128 Zhu Tian''s Progress Oh, thank you, thank you. The two Nation Masters took the little stools, feeling quite privileged and surprised; among all those present, only they enjoyed the treatment of sitting down. The two sat on the stools, somewhat anxiously. Do you want some water? Minister Yun Mengmeng of the Ministry of Rites asked with concern, doing her duty thoroughly and impeccably. No, maybe not? Zhu Tian was somewhat unsure of what to say; after all, this was the Heavenly Court Sect Master''s good sister, he dared not let her pour water for him. No need? So shall we? Okay. Yun Mengmeng brought over a pot of spring water and poured some for the two Nation Masters. Yun Mengmeng blinked her eyes and thought, having done everything she could think of, there seemed to be nothing left for her to do, so she continued feeding Lu Yang the flower cake. Second-in-command, try this flavor, it''s orange blossom. It''s okay, just a bit sour. How about this one, Twin Lotus flavor? This one''s delicious. Try this rose flavor. Lu Yang smacked his lips while lying in bed: It''s a bit dry. Hearing this, Qinghe who was sitting on the other side brought over a bottle of freshly squeezed spiritual fruit juice with a reed straw for Lu Yang to sip. Lu Yang took a sip, it was sour and sweet, very tasty; he continued to savor the flower cakes. The two Nation Masters watched this scene, dumbfounded, feeling somewhat superfluous in their visit to see Lu Yang; with the treatment Lu Yang was getting, they had never even dreamed of receiving such. However, since Yun Mengmeng had just moved the stools for them, it would be somewhat disrespectful to leave right away. They decided to leave later. Thinking this, Zhu Tian, finding himself idle, took out wood, a saw, and an inkpot among other items from his Storage Ring and started crafting works of art; his skills were refined and silent, not disturbing Lu Yang. Seeing there was nothing Lu Yang lacked, he figured he might as well make a comfortable big bed for Big Brother Lu Yang. Emperor Xia, also feeling bored, initiated a chat with Zhu Tian. Didn''t expect Nation Master Zhu to also visit Lu Yang. Zhu Tian responded without lifting his head: Of course, since Brother Lu Yang is injured, I naturally had to visit. By the way, Nation Master Jiang, have you considered our countries'' trade cooperation I sent earlier? Just got it in my hands, haven''t looked yet. Hearing this, Zhu Tian took out a small booklet from his Storage Ring and handed it to Emperor Xia: You''re free now, why not take a look? Okay. Emperor Xia took the booklet and started reading attentively. After a while, Emperor Xia pointed at one line and asked Zhu Tian, These exemptions from tariffs aren''t quite favorable, are they? You saw the wood while I check this out. Zhu Tian handed the saw to Emperor Xia and took back the booklet. Zhu Tian pondered for a while and suggested, That''s indeed a bit too much, how about we only exempt the first two items, and keep the rest as usual? That could work. The two exchanged their items, Emperor Xia continued to study the booklet, and Zhu Tian went back to sawing wood. Two Demon Emperors in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage stood behind them, silently observing the scene. Isn''t the process of negotiating trade cooperation between two countries a bit too simple? Speaking of which, why does Nation Master Zhu call Lu Yang ''Big Brother''? Emperor Xia couldn''t help but ask. Huh? Why ask why? Zhu Tian was stunned for a moment. With Lu Yang''s status, being able to call him ''Big Brother'' was already an advantage for him. He immediately realized this and looked at Emperor Xia with a sly, playful glint in his eyes. It seems you don''t know the real identity of Brother Lu Yang. That meant he was closer to Lu Yang. Thinking about this, Zhu Tian felt a sense of superiority, and he chopped the wood with even greater force. Real identity? Emperor Xia was even more puzzled. Daoist Buyu''s disciple, Yun Zhi''s junior brother, the top genius of this era, is there more? Speaking of which, Lu Yang is quite fond of messing around. I remember when he was in Imperial City, he even clamored about establishing something called Great Bean Dynasty and wanted me to be the Prime Minister. Cough, cough, coughC Zhu Tian suddenly started coughing, looking at Emperor Xia incredulously, his face full of shock. I didn''t even mix into the Great Bean Dynasty. At that moment, a white mist suddenly floated out of Lu Yang''s body, gradually condensing into a stunning figure: By the way, Zhu Tian, would you like to be the minister of the Ministry of Industry in the Great Bean Dynasty? Immortal Fairy noticed Zhu Tian continuously chopping wood and remembered that Zhu Tian was also a talented individual. The Great Bean Dynasty''s Ministry of Industry was still short-staffed. Zhu Tian excitedly got up, not expecting to gain so much from just visiting Brother Lu Yang. I would love to! This was the Great Bean Dynasty, where only the trusted confidants of immortals were qualified to join. He couldn''t believe he had such an opportunity. Emperor Xia''s pupils dilated sharply. How could there be a person inside Lu Yang? Nation Master Zhu, who exactly is this? Could it be that this was an immortal? Zhu Tian was so excited. Seeing that Emperor Xia was shocked, Immortal Fairy remembered the last time she established the Great Bean Dynasty in Imperial City. She had tempted Emperor Xia with the identity of Little Yang. Emperor Xia did not know of her existence. We pay respects to His Majesty! As soon as Immortal Fairy appeared, all the Semi-Immortals bowed to her, though only a few, their voices felt like a thundering tide, shaking the entire Abode, startling Emperor Xia even more. Lu Yang was bedridden and unable to rise, so Emperor Dou had granted him an exemption from rituals. Qinghe solemnly introduced to Emperor Xia, This is the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals, possessing great wisdom and virtues, supreme and authoritative, the founder of the Immortal Bean Dynasty, Lord Immortal Fairy! Emperor Xia was utterly shocked, could it be that the Great Bean Dynasty was not established by Lu Yang, but by Immortal Fairy? The ancestors thought establishing the Great Bean Dynasty was Yun Zhi''s idea. Were the ancestors wrong? Lu Yang was more surprised than Emperor Xia; Senior Qinghe, can''t you see where exactly the Fairy''s great wisdom lies? Do you still want to be my Prime Minister of the Great Bean Dynasty? Immortal Fairy asked. Does this Great Bean Dynasty have to do with Yun Zhi? Emperor Xia cautiously asked. Of course! Good, I''ll be the Prime Minister! Emperor Xia immediately agreed. The ancestors had said if there was a chance to join the Great Bean Dynasty, seize it immediately. Our ancestors also want to join the Great Bean Dynasty! Our goal in the Great Bean Dynasty is to defeat Yun Zhi! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Emperor Xia and Immortal Fairy shouted together, and after they finished, the Abode fell eerily silent. In Meng Jingzhou''s Abode, Meng Junzi was checking Meng Jingzhou''s health condition. Meng Jingzhou had broken through the limits of the Void Refinement Stage, leaving a mark in history, greatly beyond Meng Junzi''s expectations. He knew Meng Jingzhou was excellent, but not to this extent. You should know, even he did not encounter the Yingtian Immortal when he passed his Tribulation. Your body is a bit troublesome; elixirs won''t work. You need rest. Oh. What are you thinking about so distractedly, kid? Your ancestor came here personally to see you! Nothing much, just that it must be lively over at Lu Yang''s place. Chapter 1130 Chapter 1130: Chapter 1129: The Contestants of the Great Era Chapter 1130: Chapter 1129: The Contestants of the Great Era Fairy Eternity was delighted. So, your ancient ancestor also wants to join our dynasty? How wonderful. I didn''t expect the Great Bean Dynasty''s reputation to have spread so far that people are volunteering to join. They truly have an eye for quality. Well, I suddenly feel like I don''t really want to join the Great Bean Dynasty, Emperor Xia murmured as he stealthily backed away, regretting his hasty decision to join without asking for details. If he actually joined, his ancestor would probably beat him to death. Your Majesty need not be so quick to dismiss the idea, Lu Yang spoke slowly, noting that once someone boarded Fairy Eternity''s treacherous ship, it wasn''t so easy to disembark. Becoming the Prime Minister of my dynasty has countless benefits. Our Great Bean Dynasty is full of talented individuals that encompass the Four Seas, such as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Nation Master Zhu, and East Expedition General Ao Ling. Once you become the Prime Minister, negotiating cooperation between nations will be much more convenient. Moreover, Eldest Senior Sister is not invincible. Fairy is the leader of the Five Ancient Immortals, and her strength is unquestionable. It''s just that she was injured recently and needs time to recuperate, hence she can''t make a move for the time being. Once she returns to her peak condition, it''s not impossible to have a battle with Eldest Senior Sister. Upon hearing this, Emperor Xia felt there was some reason in Lu Yang''s words. With this connection, many cooperations with the Demon Nation and the East Sea could continue, greatly improving efficiency for the benefit of the country and the people. Still, he had his reservations. Seeing Emperor Xia waver but not yet convinced, Lu Yang reluctantly continued, Of course, there''s also one more important reason. Lu Yang pointed to the Recording Orb on the ground: Everything you just said has been recorded by the Recording Orb. Emperor Xia: What kind of dragon''s den and tiger''s lair is your abode, with so many traps? Biting his teeth, Emperor Xia had no choice but to join! Fairy Eternity secretly gave Lu Yang a thumbs-up, praising Little Yang for a job well done, earning him a promotion of three ranks. Lu Yang really wanted to know, now that he was already a pillar of the nation, what a three-rank promotion meant. Triple the honor of a pillar of the nation? It''s done, Zhu Tian interrupted Lu Yang''s thoughts. Having successfully joined the Great Bean Dynasty, Zhu Tian was full of energy. While Lu Yang was busy persuading Emperor Xia, he had finished building the big bed. This bed was even more comfortable than his own imperial bed. Brother Lu, look, I accidentally made a bed. It''s a bit troublesome to take home, what do you think? Keep it. Alright. Qinghe, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei each grabbed hold of Lu Yang''s limbs, while Yun Mengmeng supported his head, moving him onto the imperial bed. Pain was inevitable in this process, but with the help of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, the pain turned into joy, and Lu Yang didn''t find it painful. No sooner had Lu Yang laid down on the imperial bed than he felt it was far more comfortable than his own bed. This wasn''t merely the transmutation of pain into comfort, but genuine comfort. Moreover, the bed wasn''t smallCit could fit three people without any issue. Although Lu Yang, unlike Fairy Eternity, usually slept quite peaceably without wriggling about and used a single bed, if one had the option to sleep on a big bed, who would choose a single? Fairy Eternity also thought this bed was splendid and decided to replace her bed in the Spiritual Space with this one once she returned. It was sure to be comfortable. Your Majesty, Zhu Tian said with a sheepish smile, These two good-for-nothing subordinates of mine, could they also join our dynasty? His two followers had witnessed the whole process, and it would be great if they could join the Great Bean Dynasty too. The two Demon Emperors at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage lit up at the prospect. Could they really join? Fairy Eternity glanced over and shook her head in disappointment: Just at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Their cultivation levels are too low, no need, no need. Her Great Bean Dynasty was made up of elite soldiers and outstanding leaders, not a place for those who were merely filling numbers. Although Little Yang''s cultivation level might be a bit low, he had a clever mind and a way with words. The two Demon Emperors were stunned. They had lived for thousands of years and this was the first time someone judged them as having too low cultivation levels. They were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, a status revered in the Cultivation WorldCable to sweep through all opposition, ensure the prosperity of their kin for ten thousand years, and even in demise, leave behind resources for their descendants'' rise. Sure, people have the credentials to say that. As the head of the Five Ancient Immortals, this identity is equivalent to being the number one person in the Cultivation World. Alright, with everyone''s help, we''ll surely defeat Miss Yun! Fairy Eternity hopped off Lu Yang''s body onto the bed, and from the bed onto the floor, waving her little fists and chanting loudly, Defeat Yun Zhi! Defeat Yun Zhi! everyone shouted in unison, and even Lu Yang was compelled to raise his hand and yell in the fairy''s manner. Defeat YunC Clang. The door to the abode was pushed open, and Yun Zhi walked in holding a branch from the Enlightenment Tea Tree King, her expression cold and aloof; those unfamiliar with her might have thought she had just committed murder. SqueakC Everyone''s hands were raised when they saw Yun Zhi herself, and the last syllable of their chant changed in pitch. Fairy Eternity glared at Yun Zhi, puffing up with anger. The morale that had just been rallied couldn''t be ruined by the inopportune appearance of Miss Yun, as it would damage their spirit. She winked, signaling everyone to come to the corner of the abode. Except for Lu Yang, who was bedridden and couldn''t move. Fairy Eternity waved her tiny fists and whispered urgently, Defeat Yun Zhi, defeat Yun Zhi. The crowd also lifted their fists to show loyalty, chanting in a very soft voice, Defeat Yun Zhi, defeat Yun Zhi. Zhu Tian, you''re chanting too loudly, lower your voice. Oh, alright. Yun Zhi ignored everyone and walked straight to Lu Yang''s bedside, setting down the branch. Use this to make some tea. It should help your injuries to some extent. Okay, okay. That''s what happened. After returning to the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xia immediately went to the Forbidden Land of the Imperial Palace to find Jiang Pingan and reported the situation truthfully while admitting his mistakes. Jiang Pingan, furious, shook his finger at Emperor Xia''s nose: I wanted Great Xia to grow closer to Yun Zhi, and what do you do? You send me straight to the opposing side of Yun Zhi. If it really comes to a fight with Yun Zhi, will you take my place? Emperor Xia thought for a moment and seriously said, Sure, neither of us can defeat Yun Zhi anyway. Jiang Pingan took off his cloth shoe and chased after Emperor Xia, beating him. They ran a large circle around the Forbidden Land, and by the time they returned to their starting point, Emperor Xia was covered in shoe print marks. Seeing Emperor Xia made Jiang Pingan so angry that he raised his shoe as if to continue the beating, scaring Emperor Xia to quickly retreat, which only caused Jiang Pingan to burst into laughter. Forget it, forget it, I won''t hit you. Come back here! Yes. Emperor Xia obediently sat next to Jiang Pingan. Jiang Pingan, with his hands behind his back, carrying a cloth shoe, circled Emperor Xia. According to you, does Fairy Eternity, the head of the Five Ancient Immortals, temporarily reside inside Lu Yang''s body? Yes. That would explain why Lu Yang has such good relationships with many Ancient Half-Immortals. And Daoist Yun Zhi is aware of Fairy Eternity''s existence but hasn''t intervened. She doesn''t care to stop your rebellion and went straight to Lu Yang instead? Yes. Jiang Pingan took a deep breath and suddenly conceived a bold speculation. Could the object of this Great Era''s struggle possibly be Lu Yang? Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1131 Chapter 1131: Chapter 1130: Returning to the Court After Victory Chapter 1131: Chapter 1130: Returning to the Court After Victory Is the rivalry of the Great Era focused on Lu Yang? Emperor Xia hissed inwardly, truly, the ancestor had a way of thinking unlike anyone else. Jiang Pingan thought more and more that it made sense and paced around Emperor Xia with his hands behind his back. During the battle in Imperial City, I had seen that Lu Yang was no ordinary man. I even wanted him to marry into the Jiang Family, but Yun Zhi intervened unexpectedly. I hadn''t imagined Lu Yang''s significance to be far beyond my expectations, to be coveted by both the strongest of Ancient Times and the strongest of today. Jiang Pingan paced and pondered for a while but just couldn''t come up with anything impressive enough to win over Lu Yang. Suddenly, Jiang Pingan stopped in his tracks, turned his head, and asked the almost dizzy Emperor Xia, Between Daoist Yun Zhi and Daoist Immortal, who do you think is stronger or weaker? Huh? Emperor Xia hadn''t expected the ancestor to throw the question his way. He evaluated his own cultivation level, Divinity Transformation Stage, and wondered if the gap between him and an Immortal might be a bit too wide? Immortal Fairy, perhaps, isn''t it said the more ancient, the stronger? Plus, we''ve never heard of the Five Ancient Immortals before, only the Four Ancient Immortals. The only clue is the battle during Ancient Times when a mysterious star burst to form continents, and a Mysterious Immortal fought with the Four Ancient Immortals. In my opinion, that Mysterious Immortal is Immortal Fairy. Facing four alone shows the strength of Immortal Fairy. That makes sense. Jiang Pingan nodded, feeling that Emperor Xia joining the Great Bean Dynasty was truly an ingenious move. Second-in-command, I''m really letting go now! One step out is already a success! Believe in yourself, you can do it! Amidst the expectant eyes of everyone, Lu Yang got out of bed and bravely took the first step, prompting everyone to celebrate joyfully. After a week of resting in bed, Lu Yang could finally walk on the ground without the need for Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe to support him on either side. Although Lu Yang felt that in a quiet environment, he could have gotten out of bed in five days. However, everyone was a Semi-Immortal, setting aside their own affairs to accompany him, which was a kind gesture, and he couldn''t very well send them away. Listening to their encouraging tone, it felt not so much like he was able to walk but as if he''d just learned to do so. It''s time to continue writing the cultivation technique. Lu Yang felt he could no longer waste time idly; he needed to find something to do. Like compiling the cultivation technique for the Void Refinement Stage. Since Qinghe, Ao Ling, and the others were secrets within the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang could only be accompanied by Yun Mengmeng when going to the Scripture Pavilion. Yun Mengmeng insisted on supporting Lu Yang to the Scripture Pavilion, while Lu Yang was determined to walk there by himself. After a standoff, Yun Mengmeng finally gave in and opted to follow him closely instead. Sister Mengmeng, we don''t have to be so vigilant, Lu Yang said helplessly as he looked at Yun Mengmeng. Yun Mengmeng held her hands as if to support him in the air, ready to react immediately at the first sign of him falling. That won''t do. Since Sister Qinghe and Sister Ling can''t protect you now, I''m the only one who can protect you. Along the way, any disciple who saw Lu Yang took the initiative to greet him, which made Lu Yang feel a bit shy. Although Yun Mengmeng was not a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect, everyone in the sect knew of her relationship with Yun Zhi, so no one would stop her from entering the Scripture Pavilion. The two entered the Scripture Pavilion and headed straight for the section dedicated to the Void Refinement Stage. Lu Yang studied several representative Void Refinement Stage cultivation techniques, and for the first time, he gained a comprehensive understanding of the Void Refinement Stage. Although he could directly seek guidance from Immortal Fairy Eternity and others, it would be difficult to apply their advice without deep personal understanding if he sought their help without learning anything first. So that''s how it is, the Void Refinement Stage doesn''t have early, middle, or late stages, the only way to differentiate them is by observing the degree of realm fluctuations. The smaller the realm fluctuations, the closer a cultivator in the Void Refinement Stage is to the end of their cultivation. When the realm fluctuations nearly cease, it indicates that the cultivation of the Void Refinement Stage has reached its limit, and one can begin to break through to the Unification Realm. Plus, the cultivation at the Void Refinement Stage is extremely difficult, and over ninety percent of cultivators will never break through in their lifetimes. There are many methods to reduce realm fluctuations, such as incarnating as a mortal to experience the vicissitudes of life, witnessing the myriad aspects of humanity, and once again comprehending the divide between immortals and mortals. Or entering the Dynasty as an official, which not only provides a chance to witness the myriad aspects of humanity but also allows one to protect themselves by using their status in the Dynasty, which is a relatively safe method; however, my master is Daoist Buyu, so I don''t need to consider this method. Another method is being imprisoned after committing a crime, observing joys and sorrows from within the prison, which can also ensure self-protection; yet again, my master is Daoist Buyu, and I should not follow in his footsteps. Moreover, I am a key minister in the Great Bean Dynasty, holding a position of great power, second only to one, and above thousands. I cannot serve as an official for Great Xia again, and if I were to be imprisoned, it would tarnish the Dynasty''s honor. Lu Yang mused to himself, always mindful of his own position. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Second only to one, above thousands? Does our Great Bean Dynasty even have that many people? Immortal Fairy Eternity wondered. She counted on her fingers several times and still couldn''t reach ten thousand people. It was just her, Little Yang, the Chief Housekeeper, Prime Minister Emperor Xia, the Historian Qinghe, the three Great Generals, Minister of Rites Yun Mengmeng, Minister of the Ministry of Industry Zhu Tian, and Jiang Pingan who held no official title. In total, there were only ten people. Besides, there''s also the likes of Third Senior Sister, who ventured into the Demon Territory for experience, honing themselves amidst danger and speeding up their cultivation progress. Lu Yang, wounded, could not stay in the Scripture Pavilion to study indefinitely, so he could only borrow a portion of the Void Refinement Stage techniques to take back and study at his leisure. After Lu Yang returned to his Abode, he delved into the study of the Void Refinement Stage techniques. The others didn''t dare to disturb him, leaving most of the Abode''s space to Lu Yang, taking up only a small corner for themselves. Sitting on their tiny stools, they formed a circle, and Immortal Fairy Eternity said earnestly, Even though you are all Semi-Immortals with considerable strength, your ability to work together still isn''t quite up to par it needs more practice. Yun Mengmeng raised her hand: Chief Housekeeper, how should we practice? Good question. Little Yang often says that practice brings true knowledge, and theory must eventually be put into practice. Our Dynasty''s ultimate goal is to defeat Miss Yun, so let''s start by practicing on her! I am injured and can''t participate, so I can only strategize and arrange formations to give you a fighting chance against Yun Zhi! Are we going to fight Xiao Zhi again? Yun Mengmeng was the most eager; sparring with Xiao Zhi was fun. The group leaned back slightly, surprised that they would be engaged in this kind of real combat. Mumbling to herself, Immortal Fairy Eternity drew diagrams on the ground, arranging interconnected strategies for battle, which everyone acknowledged as ingenious. Have you all remembered? Let''s go! There''s a saying that in cultivation, time does not exist, and Lu Yang had been engrossed in his techniques for half an hour. When he came back to his senses, everyone had just returned from their practice, beaten and in worse shape than he was. Lu Yang took a deep breath; what happened out there? It seemed like their injuries were even worse than his own. Chapter 1132 Chapter 1132: Chapter 1131: Mortal Transformation or Sustained by War? Chapter 1132: Chapter 1131: Mortal Transformation or Sustained by War? She just lucked out in winning, failing once means nothing, everyone keep pushing, let''s make her use a second move! Fairy Eternity motivated everyone effectively. Although everyone had played their best cards, expended a huge amount of energy, and after a tough battle, still got defeated by Yun Zhi, they didn''t feel tired and appeared very spirited. Before returning to the Abode, they had all lain on the ground and slept for a long time, now waking up and feeling mostly rested. Their injuries were more serious than Lu Yang''s, but they had various methods to heal at an astonishing rate, and they were soon back in form. In the blink of an eye, Emperor Dou personally led the troops, everyone marched grandiosely, leaving only Lu Yang alone in the empty house. Lu Yang blinked his eyes, not understanding what they were up to. He ate a piece of flower cake while drinking Enlightenment Tea, and realized something was wrong, quickly picking up a book to shake it. Oh no, crumbs fell into the crease of the book! When Lu Yang was engrossed in the Cultivation Technique, looking up a second time, he just caught the Great Bean Dynasty troops returning defeated. Failing fifteen times means nothing, everyone keep pushing Watching everyone who did not forget to close the door softly before departing, Lu Yang absentmindedly ate a Spirit Fruit, suddenly making a grimace. So sour, what kind of Spirit Fruit is this? The third time he looked up, Fairy Eternity was once again motivating everyone: Failing eighty times means nothing, everyone take a break. The people were so exhausted they staggered around, no longer having the strength to fight, even Qinghe simply collapsed on the ground from fatigue. Even though they all were Semi-Immortals, they couldn''t withstand such repeated battles. However, there were gains too, their combined tactics were advancing rapidly, the only problem was the enemy was too strong, their progress couldn''t be seen. Lu Yang''s lips twitched, finally he couldn''t hold back and asked, Fairy, what are you all doing? Conquering strong enemies, extending territories! Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Establishing unparalleled achievements, to be immortalized in Bean history! Challenging oneself, breaking through limits! Being honored as Marquis, reaching the pinnacle among officials! One conquest forever, securing the land permanently! Everyone''s slogan reflected their own goals, Yun Mengmeng and others were shouting excitedly, seemingly not very tired. The history of the Great Bean Dynasty''s battles was a history of tears and blood, with over eighty battles both big and small, not only did Emperor Dou personally lead the troops, all three Great Generals were mobilized, even the Historian and Minister of Rites who were civil officials had abandoned their pens to join the grim war. Emperor Dou grieved for the hardships of the common people, regardless of how bad the battle situations were, he absolutely refused to tax them, not adding burdens to the common people, truly a wise ruler of his generation. We are fighting Miss Yun! Fairy Eternity stated with hands on hips, head up as if engaging in something very remarkable. BoomC The doors of the Abode opened, the target of the conquest actively sought them out. Eldest Senior Sister! Lu Yang raised his hands, honestly calling out to show he was innocent. Yun Zhi glanced at the book on Lu Yang''s table, and the notes spread all over, nodded in satisfaction, Fairy predecessor said you were compiling a Cultivation Technique, they didn''t want to disturb you at the Abode, so they went out to find some things to do. I''m just passing by to see if that''s really the case. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched, Fairy, you guys might as well have stayed at the Abode playing cards or Mahjong. Well done, keep up the studying. With a few words of encouragement, Yun Zhi prepared to leave, but was stopped by Lu Yang. Eldest Senior Sister, if I want to stabilize my realm, should I choose the path of living in peace or the path of fighting to sustain fighting? Yun Zhi thought about it and said, Actually, it doesn''t really matter. Lu Yang nodded, somewhat understanding Eldest Senior Sister''s point, Eldest Senior Sister, you mean all roads lead to Rome, and no matter which one I choose, they essentially are the process of understanding one''s heart and validating it, aligning with my cultivation technique, right? No, what I mean is, given your luck, even if you choose to live in peace, it will eventually turn into fighting to sustain. Eldest Senior Sister, that makes me sad. Although I enjoy fighting, I never intentionally start conflicts. It is just that the Great Era''s conflicts have arrived, and battles are breaking out everywhere. I just inadvertently get dragged into them. Don''t be afraid, Little Yang. The Great Bean Dynasty will always be your strong backbone. Just go on and live in peace, and if you encounter any battles, we''ll fight them for you! Fairy Eternity said with great loyalty. The Great Bean Dynasty stood unyielding for years, growing larger and even establishing Crown Prince Lu Yang, all thanks to Fairy Eternity who did not care about abilities but only about close relationships, appointing people purely based on merit and harboring the spirit of brotherhood. After Eldest Senior Sister left, Lu Yang sighed heavily, unsure of when Eldest Senior Sister would come to assist him and when this undercover identity would end. In cultivation, there are no seasons. Lu Yang locked himself in his abode, studying tirelessly both day and night, while the rest of the Great Bean Dynasty folks locked themselves in his abode as well, playing around day and night. Both parties had their own things to do, and the time passed peacefully. It''s about time, Lu Yang picked up a stack of paper and flicked it lightly. These days, he researched cultivation techniques, gleaned meanings, peeled layers after layers, and combined with his understanding, he finally had a piece of work to show. Then, with a bang, the papers turned to bits of dust. Lu Yang covered his face. Just now, he had suddenly surged to the Early Tribulation Stage and couldn''t control his strength, reducing his work to ashes. Luckily, it was his own work, and he could rewrite it quickly. I''ll go to Eldest Senior Sister. Lu Yang had mostly recovered by now; he could walk without limping and didn''t need support. He opened the entrance to his abode, and Fairy Eternity and others followed him like bodyguards. Lu Yang found Eldest Senior Sister at the summit of Sky Gate Mountain, where she had been spending her time recently. Eldest Senior Sister was sitting on the Emperor''s Chair, holding a book of sword techniques while Third Senior Sister blindly played the zither by her, the scenery picturesque as the wind rustled through the grass. Seeing Lu Yang arrive, Yun Zhi subtly put away the book of sword techniques, but Yun Mengmeng still caught her. Ah, Xiao Zhi, you''re looking at the sword techniques again. Can''t you be like me, if you can''t learn it, just give it up? Yun Zhi pretended not to hear Yun Mengmeng''s comment, not stooping to argue with her bosom sister. Is the cultivation technique finished? Yes. Lu Yang respectfully handed the cultivation technique to Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi looked it over and quietly uttered two words, Not bad. Compared to when he first started writing cultivation techniques, the junior brother had clearly made significant progress. Let me see, let me see. Hearing Xiao Zhi praise the Second-in-command, Yun Mengmeng clamored to see it, and Ao Ling, Qinghe, and others also shoved their heads together to look at the cultivation technique in Yun Mengmeng''s hands. Indeed, not bad. Qinghe was surprised. Although there were a few flaws, those were based on her current perception. If it were her in the Void Refinement Stage, she definitely couldn''t possibly write such a level of cultivation technique. Young Sect Master is really impressive. Of course, how can our Second-in-command be anything but impressive? Eldest Senior Sister, then this cultivation technique Lu Yang looked at Yun Zhi with anticipation. Only needs forty percent modification. Chapter 1133 Chapter 1133: Chapter 1132: Mastering the [Rules] Chapter 1133: Chapter 1132: Mastering the [Rules] Compared to the past when Eldest Senior Sister needed to significantly revise the cultivation techniques, this time she only had to make a forty percent revision, a clear sign of Lu Yang''s progress. After composing these techniques for so long, he had finally passed. Sit down and rest for a while, I will correct it for you, Yun Zhi said, gesturing for Lu Yang not to stand. Yun Zhi took out the Four Treasures of the Study, while Lu Yang stood beside her, grinding ink and passing the brush, learning how Eldest Senior Sister revised his cultivation techniques. Lu Yang watched attentively as Fairy Eternity rested her head on Lu Yang''s shoulder, watching as well. Elegant brushstrokes smeared and inscribed on the cultivation techniques, adding and deleting words and sentences, enhancing the content. Lu Yang suddenly realized that as the Eldest Senior Sister, her vision was indeed higher than his; it seemed that he was far from capable of writing cultivation techniques on his own. Yun Zhi blew on a stack of papers, drying the ink, Done. Yay, Second-in-command''s cultivation technique is finally complete! Yun Mengmeng cheered, somehow obtaining a handful of candy and distributing it among everyone to celebrate the hard-won achievement of Lu Yang''s technique. The candy was wrapped in glutinous rice paper, ready to eat without removing the packaging. Lu Yang tasted one, sweet with a hint of sourness, probably the flavor of a grape-like spirit fruit. Yun Zhi''s candy was peach-flavored; although Yun Mengmeng had grown tired of peaches in the secret realm, Yun Zhi hadn''t. Alright, Little Yang''s matter is settled, let''s get to the real work! Immortal Fairy once again rallied everyone for a full assault. After eighty failures, they calmed their minds, refraining from rushing into battle and instead focusing on recovery. Now, with sufficient rest, and with Yun Zhi having completed Lu Yang''s cultivation techniqueCrendering him of no further useCthe time to strike was now! Miss Yun, you mustn''t have anticipated our sudden attack. You''ve probably been on guard against us these past days, but certainly, you didn''t expect that we had no intention of attacking at all. Instead, we''ve been residing in Little Yang''s abode and just playing around. This is waiting for the rabbits to come to us! It''s ''waiting at one''s ease for the exhausted enemy,'' Fairy. Although Lu Yang was indeed surprised on behalf of Eldest Senior Sister, he couldn''t help but correct her. Ah, right, that''s the phrase, Little Yang is correct! Charge! At the command of Immortal Fairy, all the women attacked at once. The three Great Generals transformed into their original forms, a black Dragon, a fire Phoenix, and a white Tiger, majestically towering with teeth as tall as a person and shining white enough to reflect Yun Zhi''s shadow. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Had anyone harbored guilt in their hearts, the sight of these ancient Immortal Beasts would send them scrambling in terror. Qinghe held a lotus flower, activating the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo to slow time. Yun Mengmeng imbued the clothing of everyone present with the power of the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, ensuring that the garments would not be damaged in battle. Looking at the eager crowd, Yun Zhi held her forehead and sighed, instructing Senior Sister Gan Tian to tidy up things like the Emperor''s Chair to avoid damaging it. Senior Sister Gan Tian moved adeptly. Initially surprised by the women challenging Eldest Senior Sister, she was now accustomed to it. After putting everything away, Gan Tian continued to play the guqin, the tunes no longer soothing but filled with the vigor of armed combat. Thud, thud, dong, dongC Inspired by Gan Tian''s music, the women, brimming with fighting spirit, set up an Array Method to besiege Yun Zhi. Dragon and Phoenix Tiger Transformation! This was the combined attack technique of the three Great Generals, subtly in line with the power of the three talents. Jiang Lianyi and Jin Caiwei turned into flat tattoos, adhering to Ao Ling''s body. Immortality! Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe acted together, harnessing their closely-related Dao Fruit Outlines to create a realm where time nearly stood still. This was the result of their eighty battles, allowing them to bridge the gap between mortals and Immortals, even challenging an Immortal in combat! Soon, the women fell one by one to the ground, sleeping sweetly like dumplings into boiling water. Yun Zhi, step by step, approached Lu Yang, radiating a murderous aura, with a field of slain sprawled out before them, causing Lu Yang to tremble with fear. Junior Brother, it''s time for you to return to your cultivation. Lu Yang nodded like a pecking chick. Fairy Eternity was still not convinced, Hmph, Miss Yun, don''t be so proud. If I weren''t seriously injured and unable to condense my physical body, I would definitely challenge you to a duel! Yun Zhi''s cheeks twitched, pretending not to hear what was said. Lu Yang stepped in to mediate, easing the tension between Eldest Senior Sister and Fairy Eternity, His Majesty has personally taken to the battlefield, aiming to bolster the morale and spirit of the troops, truly a wise decision. However, the military is a tool of danger; war a perilous endeavor. Victory and defeat are common in military campaigns; it''s not just the victory that is precious, but the ability to withdraw and plan anew also does not diminish a hero''s true nature! Fairy Eternity pondered over Lu Yang''s words seriously, Are you suggesting that this Immortal should retreat? Yes. Oh, then let''s go back. Fortunately, Yun Zhi understood the principle of not pursuing a defeated enemy too far. After their victory, she did not press for a complete annihilation, giving Lu Yang and the others ample time to withdraw. Lu Yang had no choice but to carry each of the women back to the Abode one by one. The women were still sleeping and didn''t seem like they would wake up soon, so Lu Yang began to focus on studying the Cultivation Technique. After cycling through the Grand Circulation with the new technique, Lu Yang felt his Realm slightly stabilize, which meant that even if he did nothing and continued to cultivate step by step, he would eventually be able to advance to the Body Integration Realm. However, the rate is rather slow. That''s quite normal. It means you haven''t grasped the essence of the Void Refinement Stage, Fairy Eternity floated leisurely around the Abode, her feet off the ground, like a ghost. Essence? I ask you, what''s the biggest difference between the Void Refinement Stage and the Body Integration Realm? Difference? Control of the Rule? Right, controlling the Rule. The better your grasp of the Rule, the more stable your Realm will become. So that''s how it is, but how exactly do you control the Rule? asked Lu Yang, the Emperor''s Master, unashamed to seek knowledge, as he was completely clueless about the Rule. You are currently at the verge of the Body Integration Realm, close your eyes and try to extend your Spiritual Power outward, to sense your Abode. Taking advantage of the momentary stability of his Realm, Lu Yang released his Spiritual Power throughout the Abode. He could see every nook and cranny clearly, even the sight of the women sleeping peacefully, as well as the crumbs from the cookies they had dropped on the ground earlier. Next, imagine your body becoming ethereal, merging with the space of your Abode. Imagination was one of Lu Yang''s strengths. He imagined himself as a pool of water, spreading in all directions, covering every inch of space as though his Abode had become part of his domain, subject to his whims. Fairy Eternity''s teachings echoed in Lu Yang''s ears, Lastly, and most importantly, words carry power. Each phrase you utter carries your strength. Now, establish a Rule within this space. Any Rule will do. I hereby establish the [Rule: within the Abode, all cookie crumbs must go into the trash can]. As the Rule was established, the crumbs on the floor flew up and went straight into the trash can. Yes, yes, yes, that''s the idea! Fairy Eternity didn''t expect Lu Yang to succeed on his first try. Buoyed by his success, Lu Yang continued his cultivation, I hereby establish the [Rule: within the Abode, books must dance]. The books on the desk, borrowed from the Scripture Pavilion, stood up, their corners like legs, hopping and dancing on the table, defying common sense. Lu Yang felt he was close to uncovering the trick. With such a genius act, the more spectators, the better. I hereby establish the [Rule: Yun Mengmeng, Qinghe, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei wake up]! Wait, you can''t set Rules for people with a higher Cultivation Level than you! Fairy Eternity hastily said. Pfft! The moment the Rule was established, Lu Yang sensed something was wrong, a rush of blood surged upward, and he violently spat out a mouthful of blood. The women had just opened their eyes to see Lu Yang lying on the ground, spewing blood like a fountain. Chapter 1134 Chapter 1134: Chapter 1133: Disregarding Sword Immortal Lu''s Kind Intentions Chapter 1134: Chapter 1133: Disregarding Sword Immortal Lu''s Kind Intentions Senior Brother, are you all right? Lu Yang genuinely frightened all the girls, who were alarmed to find him seriously injured when they had just seen him perfectly fine before they went to sleep. How could he have suddenly sustained such heavy injuries? Was he beaten by the Eldest Senior Sister? The girls hurriedly carried Lu Yang to the bed. Cough cough, just a minor accident, he said. Lu Yang had gotten too excited about mastering a rule and now, after spitting out a few mouthfuls of hot blood, he had calmed down. How could he even think of commanding five Semi-Immortals with a Body Integration Realm rule? That was practically courting death. Indeed, one should never become too ecstatic. Fortunately, the rule he had set was not the kind that twisted causality against the heavens, which merely woke the girls up. Otherwise, his injuries could have been worse than when he faced the Thunder Tribulation. Despite the blood he was spitting out, influenced by the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, Lu Yang felt rather comfortable. No, no, this comfort was unacceptable. Lu Yang forced himself to stop. He worried he might one day seek out pain for pleasure, such was the terrifying effect of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, changing his habits without a sound. Knock knock. The knocking on the door came, and Fairy Eternity slipped into the Spiritual Space in a flash, Jin Caiwei hurried to answer it, and Tao Yaoye was at the door. Elder Brother Lu Yang, how''s your injury? During the time Lu Yang was healing, Tao Yaoye had visited a few times. It wasn''t her first time seeing Yun Mengmeng and a room full of people guarding Lu Yang, but every time she felt like she was losing to them. Senior Brother, are you all right? Seeing the blood at the corner of Lu Yang''s mouth and the bedsheet soaked with blood, she was shocked. How had his injuries gotten so severe? There''s no need to worry, Junior Sister Tao, Lu Yang said in a nonchalant tone. I just hit a snag while cultivating. It''s common to have such minor issues; I''ll just need to be more careful next time. Since Lu Yang acted as if nothing were amiss, Tao Yaoye didn''t feel it appropriate to say much more. I come on behalf of Junior Brother Man to visit you. A few days ago, Junior Brother Man wanted to visit and say farewell in person, but at the time you were in seclusion, so he asked me to pass on his message before he left. Those few days were when Lu Yang was in seclusion, studying and writing cultivation techniques, refusing all visitors. He had only just removed the In Seclusion sign not long ago. Does Junior Brother Man have some mission that requires him to travel far? Lu Yang wondered. Was Man Gu going to be away for a long time, that he needed to say goodbye to him? No, he went to the Imperial City to take part in the Imperial Examination. Ah? Junior Brother Man believes that the best way to achieve Enlightenment among the common folk is to join the Dynasty as an official and become a regional governor. If he waited to break through to the Void Refinement Stage before taking the exams, it would be dangerous to even leave the house. He could only take the exams before the breakthrough. Although our Sect could recommend him for a position in the Dynasty, he prefers to become an official through his own scholarly achievements. Considering Man Gu was slightly above Fairy Eternity in level, Lu Yang was quite worried about him. On the contrary, Fairy Eternity had a lot of confidence in Man Gu: Man Gu will definitely pass. He is the only one from the Ancient Barbarian Tribe and received a blessing from Immortal herself. This only made Lu Yang more concerned. After Tao Yaoye left a new Recording Orb and departed, Fairy Eternity finally emerged from the Spiritual Space. ` In fact, to master the rules, staying in Seek Dao Sect is not the best option. Lu Yangxin''s heart stirred, and he thought of an excellent place, Are you talking about Buddha Country? Exactly, the best choice is Buddha Country. Mastering the rules is fundamentally about comprehending heaven and earth. With an Immortal Body in Buddha Country, the effect is even better than if you were to ascend to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and comprehend heaven and earth! Given the opportunity to go to Buddha Country, Lu Yang had no reason to disagree. He could finally be an Immortal again. Before heading to Buddha Country, Lu Yang kindly asked his good brother Old Meng if he would like to accompany him. Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang and the five Semi-Immortals behind him then thought about Lu Yang becoming an Immortal in Buddha Country while he was still known as a Buddha''s son. If I go to Buddha Country, will I have a single day of peace? Lu Yang earnestly advised Meng Jingzhou, implying only his well-being, Old Meng, you should seize this chance for an Immortal fate. Once I''m in Buddha Country, I''ll be an Immortal, and you''ll have an Immortal brother. I''m happy for you just thinking about it. Get lost, get lost, get lost. Meng Jingzhou disregarded Sword Immortal Lu''s kind intentions. Sword Immortal Lu couldn''t say much more, so he, along with Fairy Eternity, Yun Mengmeng, Qinghe, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei, set out alone for Buddha Country. Theoretically, someone at the Void Refinement Stage should go out as little as possible. There were several days of travel from Seek Dao Sect to Buddha Country; however, with many Semi-Immortals accompanying him, there shouldn''t be any issues. Apart from Lu Yang pulling out his sword to assist whenever he saw injustice on the road, saving a damsel in distress, and subsequently finding out it was for a Dream Mirage film, in which he accidentally appeared, the director hearing of Lu Yang''s appearance sincerely invited him to make a cameo in the Dream Mirage. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And accidentally entering a sealed-off small mountain village where a female ghost at the Consummation of Qi Refinement level died with grievances, killing passers-by and casting an illusory curse on Lu Yang, only to be slain by a strand of his hair. Further investigation by Lu Yang revealed that the man who killed the ghost had since become a prince consort, prompting Lu Yang to write a letter, hoping Emperor Xia would deal with it. In order to avoid trouble and hide his identity, Lu Yang went to a barbecue restaurant again and discovered issues with customer deception and non-fresh ingredients, with a staff member even yelling at Lu Yang, saying, What can you do about it? Lu Yang immediately used a talisman to contact the Jiuyou Sect, asking them to focus on quality control while expanding and to deal with this staff member as they saw fit. Upon hearing this, the Sect Master of Jiuyou Sect personally hurried over, greeting Young Sect Master Lu with a line of trembling members, scaring the staff member out of his wits. Only then did he safely reach Buddha Country. I always said Eldest Senior Sister was not good at judging people, look how well this worldly transformation worked out. There was no need to fuel wars through fighting. Lu Yang felt this journey was very peaceful; he wouldn''t have needed Yun Mengmeng and the others to protect him. After arriving in Buddha Country, Lu Yang condensed his Immortal Body and, with the help of Fairy Eternity''s Immortal Sense, became an Immortal. This is much more comfortable, Lu Yang couldn''t help but sigh. There really was no better place than Buddha Country, they didn''t have such good days in Seek Dao Sect. This is Elder Brother Lu Yang''s Immortal Body. The ladies marveled. Except for Fairy Eternity and Qinghe, they had only heard about Lu Yang being able to condense an Immortal Body and had never truly seen it. Today, they witnessed it and indeed found it miraculous. Imperial City, Imperial Examination Hall. Today is the day of the Imperial Examination, an event held every five years, gathering talented individuals from across the world to display their abilities in writing. Just as the examination began, a student experienced a crisis, breaking out in profuse sweat and raising his hand to signal. The invigilator walked over unhurriedly, What''s the matter, candidate? The invigilator glanced at the candidate''s ID tag: Man Gu. I have an issue; may I leave the room temporarily? The invigilator frowned and reprimanded, looking askance at Man Gu: Of course not. The examination lasts for three days, and during this period no candidate may leave. You want to leave as soon as the exam starts. Are you trying to pass on the questions to your accomplices? Such incidents had happened several times in the history of the examination. Desperate and sweating profusely, Man Gu said, But I really can''t hold it in. Eating, drinking, and relieving oneself must all be done here. No leaving is permitted! It''s my Realm I can''t hold in. Chapter 1135 Chapter 1135: Chapter 1134: Seeking Help Outside the Arena Chapter 1135: Chapter 1134: Seeking Help Outside the Arena The examiner''s expression changed drastically, no longer maintaining his previously light and breezy demeanor. Among the candidates, there were not a few cultivators. To prevent the cultivators from cheating, the Imperial Examination Hall had set up a Spirit Extinguishing Array Formation, rendering all cultivator methods useless. But what array method could withstand the descent of Heavenly Tribulation? You, you need to get out of here! It''s too late. Man Gu''s forehead was slick with cold sweat as he looked up at the sky. In a flash, the weather changed, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring. The Heavenly Tribulation had locked on to Man Gu! Candidates, evacuate the examination area quickly! the examiner shouted. Since Man Gu couldn''t leave, the candidates needed to get out fast. This was no jokeCif the tribulation struck, few present could withstand it. Having never seen such a spectacle before, the candidates panicked. Such a tribulation was what one faced when advancing from the Divinity Transformation Stage to the Void Refinement Stage. Whether the city they were in even had cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage was questionable, let alone having witnessed a Heavenly Tribulation. The candidates hurriedly evacuated the examination area, leaving Man Gu behind alone. Man Gu''s face went pale as he looked at the rolling thunder in the sky. This was bad. The more people there were around during the transcending of the Heavenly Tribulation, the more powerful the tribulation became. Just now, the Heavenly Tribulation had not only locked onto him but also onto the tens of thousands of candidates, causing the power of the Thunder Tribulation to skyrocket far beyond his capability! To say nothing of the fact that he was currently only at the Divinity Transformation Stage, even if he were at the Body Integration Realm, he couldn''t withstand it. Moreover, it was too late for the candidates to escape. The Heavenly Tribulation regarded them all as factors affecting the transcendence and intended to strike them all down with thunder! This definitely won''t do! Gritting his teeth, Man Gu sacrificed his primordial spirit and clasped his hands together, muttering a prayer, Immortal, please protect us. Man Gu humbly summons the mightiest ancestor of the Barbarian tribe! His primordial spirit could call upon the strength that the ancestors of the Barbarian tribe had left in this world. Different from the last time he had summoned an ancestor of the Barbarian tribe when he had called upon the most powerful ancestor during the Divinity Transformation Stage in Ancient Times. This time, he cast aside levels and called upon the absolute strongest of all the ancient Barbarian ancestors! With a crack, the resplendent thunder descended, and the candidates could no longer control their fear, crouching down while holding their heads. A slender figure tore through the void, striding forward to face the vicious onslaught of the Thunder Tribulation. A corner of his mouth curled up in a disdainful smile, and with a casual wave of his hand, he repelled the thunderous attack. Someone has repelled the Thunder Tribulation with one strikeCwho is this Great Power?! I don''t recognize him. He just appeared out of thin air, what realm does a Great Power need to be in to do that? Both the candidates and the examiners buzzed with discussion but could not identify this figure with any known world-renowned powerhouse. The strong ones in the Imperial City also noticed the commotion at the Imperial Examination Hall. In the dark, world-covered heavens and earth, they saw only that slender white figure courageously facing the Thunder Tribulation, standing unshaken, which was awe-inspiring. The slender figure seemed like an Immortal King seated high in the nine heavens, indifferent to the world, disregarding the discussions of the candidates. Lu Yangxin felt secretly pleased within his heart, thinking that it was the right time to arrive. Let everyone shout louder, even louder. This was the meaning of cultivation, wasn''t it? If he didn''t show off in front of a crowd, what was the point of his cultivation? Having just arrived in the Buddha Country to consolidate his Immortal Body, Lu Yangxin had felt someone calling out to him, similar to how Man Gu had called out to him before. When Man Gu last summoned him, he had been caught off guard and was directly pulled over. Now that he was an Immortal, he, of course, couldn''t be pulled over directly. However, if Man Gu was summoning him, there must be a reason. Lu Yangxin''s true form couldn''t leave the Buddha Country, so he could only split off a fraction of his power to help Man Gu, to see what was happening. And he had encountered the Heavenly Tribulation upon arrival. Although the Lu Yangxin who came to the Imperial City was just a clone, it was more than enough to deal with the Heavenly Tribulation, easily shattering it with a lift of his hand. Man Gu was also stunned. Did he have such a powerful presence among his ancestors? Junior Brother Man, it''s me. Lu Yang sent a message to Man Gu. He wasn''t sure of the situation on Man Gu''s side, so he had disguised himself before coming. Brother Lu?! Man Gu''s mouth dropped open in disbelief. Had Lu Yang become the strongest being in their Barbarian tribe? BoomC The second Thunder Tribulation followed swiftly, giving Lu Yang no chance to catch his breath. Lu Yang soared into the sky above the Imperial City and with the Buddha Land in Palm, extended one finger, which was enormously huge, easily covering more than ten Imperial Examination Halls. Lu Yang pointed to the Cave Heaven, letting the Thunder Tribulation strike his finger while casually chatting with Man Gu to understand the whole situation. So, you accidentally broke through your realm during the Imperial Examination, Lu Yang found the situation amusing. Many cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage spent their entire lives unable to find the opportunity to break through, yet Man Gu had to suppress his realm, a shame he couldn''t keep it under control. The Array Method in the examination hall suppressed the Spiritual Energy within my body, causing me to lose control over my realm, Man Gu exclaimed his innocence. He had originally planned to make a breakthrough in cultivation as a celebration after securing an official position. Let it be, since this was supposed to be your Heavenly Tribulation, you were bound to face it. Lu Yang intercepted most of the Thunder Tribulation, allowing only a small portion to fall on Man Gu. To breakthrough, one must be struck by lightning; this is a necessary part of the body tempering process and simply cannot be skipped. Man Gu shouted out loud, invoking the bloodline of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, enduring the explosions of lightning on his body that tore skin and flesh without uttering a cry of pain, upholding the name of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. Fairy Eternity floated out from the Spiritual Space, with Little Yang and Junior Brother Man both undergoing their Thunder Tribulation, she seemed to be the only one unoccupied. Let this Immortal see what this Imperial Examination tests, she mused. The way of the great learning lies in enhancing illustrious virtue, in loving the people, in stopping at the utmost good. DebateCwhat is the great learning? Is it appropriate for the Prime Minister to summon wise talents from all directions for counsel and see guests for discussion in his private residence? What do all these mean? Fairy Eternity scratched her head, feeling the questions were incomprehensible, even more difficult to understand than Little Yang''s words. If they were to hold an Imperial Examination in the Great Bean Dynasty, they certainly wouldn''t pose such questions. Little Yang will surely Fairy Eternity considered seeking advice but looked up to see Lu Yang still performing rather spectacular moves to resist the Thunder Tribulation, drawing cheers from below, very popular, all the while controlling the lightning striking Man Gu, unable to disengage. Never mind, I''ll ask someone else. With the examination paper in hand and brimming with excitement, Fairy Eternity found Jiang Pingan, who was farming in the Forbidden Land of the Imperial Palace. Hey, are you the Immortal from the Jiang Family? Jiang Pingan, who was farming, shuddered and almost didn''t hold his hoe steady. What the hell, someone had managed to approach him so silently. He turned around, and there was a very beautiful female ghost. Are you the Immortal Fairy from ancient times? It wasn''t hard for Jiang Pingan to guess Fairy Eternity''s identity. Daoist Ping An, although you are a subject of the Great Bean Dynasty, you remain a commoner, with not even a half-official position. If you want to be an official of the Great Bean Dynasty, you must possess extraordinary talent. Fairy Eternity took out the Imperial Examination paper: If you can answer these questions correctly, you may choose any official position you desire. Jiang Pingan took the paper and scratched his head in puzzlement; these were not his forte. Had he been able to pass the Imperial Examination, he wouldn''t have had to rebel at the end of the Great Yu period. Just a moment, I''ll ask someone. Jiang Pingan and Fairy Eternity found Emperor Xia in Daming Hall, who was reviewing memorials. Do you know how to answer these questions? Emperor Xia looked up at his ancestor and the Ancient Immortal, then back down at the examination paper, falling silent for a long time. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Aren''t these the exam questions I set? Chapter 1136 Chapter 1136: Chapter 1135: Does Ancestral Blessing Work Wonders? Chapter 1136: Chapter 1135: Does Ancestral Blessing Work Wonders? I suppose so Emperor Xia hesitated before nodding. He had come up with the questions himself to prevent the examiners from leaking them. The problem was that he hadn''t considered that he would have to answer the questions himself. However, he had become the Emperor through true merit; his cultural level among the emperors of Great Xia was exceptionally high, so he was definitely capable of answering the questions. Then stop dawdling and write! Jiang Pingan glared. Out of us three, you''re the only one with any education. What are you waiting for, me to write it for you? Fairy Eternity felt her governance philosophies were quite sound. As the ruler of a country, why should she know everything? She was responsible for setting policies and directing the overall strategyClike defeating Miss Yun, for example. As for the trivial matter of the Imperial Examination, that was for her subordinates to handle. Oh right, you must copy the handwriting from this. Fairy Eternity pulled out notes that Man Gu had made and instructed Emperor Xia to imitate them. She was meticulous and left no loopholes. Man Gu might look rough and hulking, like he could eat three Emperor Xias in one sitting, but as a Confucian Cultivator, his handwriting was actually quite beautifulCneat with a grand and powerful aura. Emperor Xia: Facing his ancestor and immediate superior, Emperor Xia had no choice but to put aside the memorial and start answering questions on Man Gu''s behalf. When he had come up with the questions, Emperor Xia had a rough idea about them and only needed a bit of thought to smoothly write out the answers. Jiang Pingan and Fairy Eternity were waiting for the answers while casually chatting on the side. Jiang Pingan slapped his thigh, agreeing wholeheartedly with Fairy Eternity, I told you, ''the esteemed of ninety-five'' refers to Immortal Jiuchong inventing the game of Five-in-Row. The officials of Great Yu are uneducated. They stubbornly argued with me, claiming that it referred to the Emperor, causing me to fail even the county examination. He felt as though a wrong had been righted. See, as an Ancient Immortal, one simply knew more. I''ve always thought that the Five Immortals of Ancient Times symbolize the heavens and the earth on a chessboard. Forming a line with five pieces signifies victory, representing that when the Five Immortals unite, they can conquer any obstacle! Tsk, no one believed me back then. They even accused me of being uneducated, of being jealous of the virtuous. Jiang Pingan thought the state of affairs at the end of the Great Yu period was deplorable, forcing a scholar like him to become the founding Emperor. Emperor Xia listened to their conversation while writing. He thought to himself, if you, ancestor, believe you''re educated, why don''t you come answer the questions? Do you even understand them? Are you badmouthing me, boy? Jiang Pingan looked suspiciously at Emperor Xia. How could I dare to? Emperor Xia replied with a placating smile and handed the completed examination to Jiang Pingan, Please review it, great ancestor. Jiang Pingan glanced at the paper and, not understanding what Emperor Xia had written, patted the saintly grandson''s shoulder, Hey, what are you looking at? I trust you! Jiang Pingan passed the paper to Fairy Eternity, Daoist Immortal, does this mean I''ve passed the exam? Fairy Eternity didn''t understand what Emperor Xia had written either. His level was far below that of Little YangChad Little Yang been here, she certainly would have understood. But she couldn''t show weakness and had to pretend that Emperor Xia had written excellently. Of course, you are now the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer of the Great Bean Dynasty! Jiang Pingan''s eyes lit up with joy. The Imperial College Sacrificial Officer was a high-ranking official of the most prestigious educational institution, a position that could only be held by the truly gifted. Although he could have claimed the title himself in Great Xia, nothing compared to being acknowledged by the chief of the Five Ancient Immortals. Daoist Immortal, let''s chat more some other time. Knowing Fairy Eternity was busy, Jiang Pingan didn''t try to detain her. When Fairy Eternity returned to the Imperial Examination Hall with the perfect score paper, Lu Yang and Man Gu were still busy with their Tribulation. Man Gu was disheveled from the Thunder Tribulation but still alive and vigorous, able to continue resisting. She put down the examination paper and slipped back into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Fairy, where did you run off to? Lu Yang was puzzled. The Fairy had been gone for nearly half a day, and the lack of chatter in the Spiritual Space was oddly unsettling. Fairy Eternity was of course looking out for Junior Brother Man while also paying a visit to Jiang Pingan. Let me tell you, Jiang Pingan''s level of education is not low. He''s on par with me, so I appointed him as the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer, Fairy Eternity gestured flamboyantly. Even without Little Yang''s help, she felt like she was already quite remarkable at appointing officials on her own. She looked at Lu Yang expectantly. Lu Yang: What do you want me to say, Fairy? I think this Great Bean Dynasty is doomed sooner or later. Fortunately, he still belonged to Eldest Senior Sister. If the Great Bean Dynasty fell, he could still take Fairy Eternity and seek refuge with Eldest Senior Sister. Fairy is really awesome! Lu Yang understood Fairy Eternity''s expression and gave a heartfelt thumbs-up. That''s for sure. Who do you think I am? Fairy Eternity''s face beamed with delight. Although she could praise herself, it wasn''t as genuine as being praised by a great loyalist like Little Yang. Lu Yang faced the Thunder Tribulation in the Imperial City for three days, making quite a scene. Of course, the main reason was to help Man Gu''s body become tempered by the heavenly thunder. The longer the body tempering, the better the effect, and making a scene was something he had to do. Junior Brother Man, I''m leaving first. Oh, he passed out. Lu Yang noticed his power dissipating, which meant that even with Man Gu''s summoning spell, this clone could only be sustained for three days. It was time to leave. Before leaving, Lu Yang calculated the time for the Heavenly Tribulation to disperse and, like a giant towering into the sky, he pointed at the tribulation clouds and issued a word with an arrogant and unruly tone. Disperse! The word ''disperse'' spread throughout the entire Imperial City, deafeningly loud. The tribulation clouds were affected by this force, turning from black to white, and the Heavenly Tribulation vanished. Man Gu was struck unconscious by the heavenly thunder, and divine rain descended, healing his wounds. After Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity left, he woke up in a daze, looking at the fully written exam paper in confusion. Do I still have a habit of sleepwalking? Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Your Majesty, this is the top scorer of this Imperial Examination. The chief examiner presented Emperor Xia with a clean and tidy exam paper. Emperor Xia saw that it was the exact one he had written and felt great. His abilities had not declined after all. Minister Chu, what do you think of how this exam paper is answered? The chief examiner replied respectfully, Your Majesty, this candidate has average ability, with obscure reasoning and vague explanations that are incomprehensible. His becoming top scorer is just a matter of luck. ClickC Emperor Xia''s veins bulged as he quietly snapped the writing brush, asking with a smile that did not reach his eyes, Luck? Because during this top scorer examination, we encountered a Pass Tribulation, resulting in only this candidate completing all the questions, while the other candidates had only blank papers, which were not included in the scoring. In such a case, even if this candidate''s answers were a complete mess, he would still receive some marks for completing the paper, allowing him to become the top scorer. Emperor Xia maintained a subtle smile, not letting anyone catch on. Is that so? Well, I find this exam paper to be well answered and quite pleasing to me. Let''s do this. This candidate will be the top scholar of this Imperial Examination. I will set a new set of questions, and the other candidates can retake the examination in three days. Ah? I''m the top scholar? Man Gu learned of his rank as the top scholar while he was reminiscing about the taste of his hometown at a barbecue shop. Are the blessings from the ancestors that effective? Chapter 1137 Chapter 1137: Chapter 1136: Soybean Dynasty Ancestral Temple Chapter 1137: Chapter 1136: Soybean Dynasty Ancestral Temple Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity''s consciousness had returned to Buddha Country at the same time. Hm? Where is this? Lu Yang found himself in a dilapidated temple, sitting cross-legged on a lotus platform, fingers posed like a lotus flower, almost resembling a Buddha statue. Outside, there was the steady drizzle of rain. Ah, has the Young Sect Master awoken? Jin Caiwei had been staying by Lu Yang''s side. Realizing that Lu Yang had finally awoken, she went out to call back the other women. Lu Yang was a bit confused. He dimly remembered being summoned away by Man Gu three days ago, just when he had arrived in Buddha Country, surrounded by a desert. It had only been three days, so how had he been moved to a temple? And which temple was this? Are you awake? Oh, this temple is quite interesting. Fairy Eternity floated out, curiously inspecting the temple; the person who had built this temple had quite some ideas. Has the Second-in-command awoken? Is Immortal Sister back as well? Greetings to the lord on your return. The women had waited for three days and finally, both Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang had awoken. Third Boss, was it you who built this temple? Fairy Eternity asked with a smile. Lu Yang was inexperienced and couldn''t tell, but she had immediately noticed something unique about the temple. Yun Mengmeng chuckled sheepishly, Well, it wasn''t just my idea alone. The Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command left without saying when they''d return, and we couldn''t just keep the bosses standing in the desert forever. We thought about entering the city, but with so many of us and since you always say we should keep a low profile when out, we decided to just build a temple right here to shelter us from the wind and rain. Then I suggested that since we were building a temple, why not build it out of delicious ingredients. As she spoke, Yun Mengmeng walked up to Lu Yang, plucked a piece of the lotus he was sitting on, and put it in his mouth. Second-in-command, try this, isn''t it delicious? Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang subconsciously took a bite and was surprised to find that the lotus was incredibly tasty, although he had no idea what it was made of. This isn''t lotus, is it? It''s a leaf from the Eternal Life Spiritual Fruit, right? asked Fairy Eternity. Reporting to the lord, yes, said Qinghe. The leaves were cultivated from the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo, barely distinguishable from immortal objects, and too precious to be valued with Spirit Stones. These windows are made of flat Spirit Fruits! Jin Caiwei excitedly added. She had put quite an effort into building the temple. The lamp oil is honey I brought from Demon Territory. So this whole temple is edible? Lu Yang finally understood why Fairy Eternity had praised the temple''s unique constructionCit truly was unique, functioning as both shelter and food. It''s raining outside, right? Is the temple going to be okay? Judging from the sound, it was raining heavily outside. No worries, the materials we used to build the temple are all waterproof! Yun Mengmeng confidently said. Their main goal in building the temple was indeed to provide shelter from the rain and wind, so how could it possibly be affected by the rain. Is it not completed yet? Some parts still look broken. If it''s not finished, I can help. Lu Yang pointed to a part of a wall with a small hole in it. Jin Caiwei cautiously raised her hand, That was where I ate from. So you guys were building and eating at the same time? Yun Mengmeng, grinning, took Fairy Eternity and Lu Yang by the hands and led them outside the temple. Look, this is the name everyone came up with for the temple. The plaque above read, Soybean Temple, the characters exceptionally eye-catching. This temple is indeed nicely built, let''s just treat it as the ancestral temple of our Great Bean Dynasty, Fairy Eternity suggested. Every dynasty had built ancestral temples, and though their Great Bean Dynasty was new, sooner or later, they would need one too. Everyone except Lu Yang was delighted, which meant that Immortal Fairy had definitely approved of their three days of labor. The Great Bean Dynasty finally had a foothold in the real world. Lu Yang felt that the construction of the Ancestral Temple was indescribable, but since everyone agreed, he, as an Immortal, felt it inappropriate to comment further. I''ll also lend a hand to perfect our Ancestral Temple. Here I establish the [Rule: Refurbishing the Great Bean Dynasty Ancestral Temple]. In Buddha Country, using his Immortal Body to set down rules was a thousand times easier than at the Seek Dao Sect. Buddha Country truly was a wonderful place. Countless golden Power of Faith emerged, transforming into food to fill the gaps in the Ancestral Temple. In the blink of an eye, the Ancestral Temple was as good as new, just like when it was first built. Jin Caiwei, curious, had a taste of the repaired part and shook her head, Young Sect Master, this won''t do; the food produced by the power of rules lacks soul. I''d like to try too. Yun Mengmeng, Qinghe, and the others came forward to taste it, all feeling it wasn''t as delicious as what they had made. Little Yang, you need to have a respectful heart toward food, Immortal Fairy also came out to point out the flaws in Lu Yang''s thinking. Lu Yang: I''m sorry I was wrong. May I try practicing the power of rules in another way? Out of respect for food, Lu Yang withdrew the power of the rules and reverted the Ancestral Temple to its dilapidated state. Someone''s coming. Suddenly, Lu Yang spoke as he released his Immortal Sense to perceive the world and detected a group of people rushing this way, all mortals, seemingly seeking shelter from the rain. Hurry, hide. Everyone slipped into the temple, either sitting or standing on the Lotus Platform, altering their appearances to mimic Buddha or Bodhisattva figures. Uncle Wang, there''s a temple here, let''s take shelter from the rain! A hurried group arrived, overjoyed to see the temple. Strange, when did a temple appear here? Uncle Wang stood outside, feeling something was amiss. Soybean Temple, I''ve never heard of such a place. Let''s just hurry inside. If the rain kept pouring, they''d surely catch a cold, making it troublesome to continue their journey. They rushed into the temple, finding it rundown but still good enough to shelter them from the wind and rain. PhewCsurvival. They unloaded their luggage and checked for any wet spots, stripping off clothes to dry them. Which Buddha is this? They grew curious about the temple during their downtime and didn''t recognize any of the Buddha or Bodhisattva statues, but all the statues were dignified, inspiring awe. Look at this little Bodhisattva, so small. Referencing Jin Caiwei. Silence, maintain devotion, do not be disrespectful! Uncle Wang scolded everyone, leading them to kneel before each statue of Buddha and Bodhisattva, thanking them for providing shelter from the rain. Finally, Uncle Wang took out a bag of Spirit Stones, not many but still a sign of goodwill, and placed it at the feet of a Buddha statue inside a Merit Box. Uncle Wang, aren''t those the Spirit Stones you picked up from the grave yesterday? Why give them to a Buddha statue? a fellow traveler asked, puzzled. Uncle Wang sighed deeply, reflecting, Yesterday I found this bag of Spirit Stones, and today we encountered a temple. Where in the world does such a coincidence occur? It''s fate. These Spirit Stones shouldn''t belong to me; they should be donated to the temple. After the rain cleared, Uncle Wang and others led their horses away from the temple. Lu Yang hopped down from the Lotus Platform, looking at the Merit Box below his feet with a strange expression, sensing that this bag of Spirit Stones had formed a connection with his lifespan. How come this looks so much like life-purchasing money? Chapter 1138 Chapter 1138: Chapter 1137: ''Meng Family''s Campaign to Eradicate the Ruthless Sect in Buddha Country Report Chapter 1138: Chapter 1137: ''Meng Family''s Campaign to Eradicate the Ruthless Sect in Buddha Country Report Life-purchasing Money? The Bodhisattva statues all came to life, surrounding the Merit Box with curiosity, not having heard of such a thing before. Perhaps it didn''t exist in Ancient Times, it was probably invented during the Great Qian or Great Yu Era, Lu Yang explained. Lu Yang felt a connection forming between this bag of Spirit Stones and his own lifespan, the other party was trying to use the Spirit Stones to buy his lifespan away. Life-purchasing Money is a kind of life-extending Evil Method, normally practiced by placing a bag of money in a graveyard, or at a crossroads. Whomever picks up the money allows the other party to take away their lifespan. It''s essentially a forced transaction. Someone has the audacity to attempt buying Senior Brother Lu''s life! the women said indignantly, finding this utterly lawless. Let''s see who did it. Establish a Rule: Find the owner of the Life-purchasing Money. As night fell, crows cawed chaotically on dry branches, their eyes dull, shifting only occasionally. This place was an abandoned graveyard outside of Jin''an City, where the unidentifiable dead were buried, the air heavy with Yin Energy and grudges, so much so that even daring thieves would not linger here for fear of provoking ominous entities. Suddenly, a desiccated arm burst through the soil, wrist wound with beads, numbering exactly one hundred and eight, coinciding with the number of the Grand Circulation. Hehe, someone has picked up this old man''s money again. The ground quivered and collapsed, revealing the owner of the dry arm, an old man so emaciated he was skin and bones, looking less like a human and more like a skeleton draped in flesh. Seeing this old man''s money, this life should belong to the old man now. The old man opened his eyes to find himself being observed by a man and six women. Is it him, he''s so ugly, Jiang Lianyi said with disdain, overpowered by the stench of decay emanating from the old man''s body. A flicker of confusion passed through the old man''s eyes, but he quickly identified the key figure, his gaze settling on Lu Yang, sensing it was Lu Yang who had taken his Life-purchasing Money. Is it you? It seems you''re somewhat knowledgeable to recognize this as Life-purchasing Money and even know to find help. The old man''s laugh was hoarse: It''s useless, this is a method of Causality, the only solution for the one caught in this method is to gift the money to someone else. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who are you? asked Lu Yang, intrigued. Who am I? The old man stood up, his body quivering with mirth, finding the question ludicrous, his laughter suffused with an ancient desolation, as if mocking himself, as well as the myriad mortals of this world. Hehe, I''ve lived too long, I''ve already forgotten who I am. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment, quietly rolling up his sleeves. My name is Zhuang Yumi, known as Daoist Yu, one hundred and ninety-eight years old, with a Cultivation Level in the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, proficient in the Corpse-Driving Spell. I grew up without parents, raised by scavenging through trash, spending my days with mosquitoes, and by chance one day found a Cultivation method in a pile of rubbish Daoist Yu knelt on the ground, beaten until his nose was swollen and his face bruised, the handprints particularly evident as he tearfully recounted his pitiable past. Only a little over a hundred years old and acting senile, pretending to forget your own name! Lu Yang looked around and realized that aside from himself, all six women were much older than Daoist Yu. Enough chit-chat, hand over the Corpse-Driving Spell, Lu Yang wasn''t in the mood to listen to his rambling. Okay, okay. Daoist Yu was so frightened by Lu Yang''s methods that he was beside himself with fear. This was at least a Late Stage Golden Core Great Power! He had hardly seen a few at this stage in his lifetime; why did he have to encounter one? He didn''t even dare to look at the six women surrounding Lu Yang for fear of having his eyes dug out; the women were so beautiful they looked like fairies from legends. Lu Yang flipped through the Corpse-Driving Spell a couple of times and confirmed it was indeed from the Corpse Chasing Sect, but it was a fragment so damaged it couldn''t be any more incompleteCapparently, Daoist Yu had stumbled upon it by chance. We''ve met by fate, so hurry up and confess where you learned the Life-purchasing Money from, then choose a way to die, Lu Yang believed in leniency to those who confess. Daoist Yu said in a heavy voice, Senior, do you really need to exterminate me completely! He wasn''t inferior to anyone when it came to showing toughness and bravery! Although I can''t beat you, Senior, all six of your companions are here. Can you keep them safe? With a flick of his wrist, Daoist Yu activated his 108 beads, which glowed brightly. They were his Life-bound Magical Treasure, with each bead engraved with a different magic skill: Basic Fire Control Skill, Basic Water Control Skill a total of 108 skills that combined in battle to be unpredictable and relentless. Hey, hey, hey, you can''t just say whatever you want, Lu Yang''s expression changed dramatically; he hurriedly slapped Daoist Yu to death to prevent the old man from uttering any more blasphemous words. After performing a Soul Search, Lu Yang figured out how Daoist Yu had come by his Life-purchasing Money. It turns out that there is a secret Soul Organization in Buddha Country; its members all specialize in skills related to souls and corpses. The organization has a strict hierarchy divided into Heavenly, Earthly, Mysterious, and Yellow levels. Each level is considered a higher realm, with ten members at the Heavenly level known as Heaven One through Heaven Ten, all with exceptional abilities. This old man was a Yellow-level member and part of the periphery of the Soul Organization. He got his Life-purchasing Money directly from within the organization. Moreover, the Soul Organization has many hideouts, both real and fake too numerous to count. Even though this old man was a member, he didn''t know where the true hideouts of the organization were. Doesn''t that mean we can''t find the Soul Organization? Yun Mengmeng hee-hawed as she gestured; she was eager to show off her skills in a great battleCthe different levels of the organization and the mention of Heaven One through Heaven Ten made it sound formidable. Indeed, we can''t find them, but we don''t need to. Ah, why? In the past few years, the Meng Family and the Western Paradise Temple jointly investigated Ruthless Sect members hiding in Buddha Country. Somehow, they found and destroyed the Soul Organization''s main base. This old man was of too low a rank for the Meng Family to have noticed him. As he spoke, Lu Yang pulled out a small booklet from his Identity Jade. The women gathered around and noticed the booklet was titled Meng Family''s Action Report on Eradicating the Ruthless Sect in Buddha Country. After the action was over, the Meng Family held a commendation meeting, and I was invited. This is the report made by Old Meng''s father, Meng Potian, during the meeting. Lu Yang browsed through the booklet, voicing his confusion: Strange, I don''t remember any mention of the Soul Organization when I was reading this report. How come this old guy said the Soul Organization was finished by the Meng Family? Lu Yang reviewed the booklet again to make sure his memory hadn''t failed him. Is it here? Qinghe pointed to an inconspicuous line in the report. In this action, not only did we capture the Ruthless Sect Elders, but we also banned more than a dozen illegal organizations such as ''Kanglong Sect'' and ''No Heaven Alliance''. But it doesn''t mention the Soul Organization, does it? Yun Mengmeng asked, puzzled. Could the Soul Organization be among these ''more than a dozen'' organizations? Chapter 1139 Chapter 1139: Chapter 1138 [Rule: Remove Things That Affect My Cultivation] Chapter 1139: Chapter 1138 [Rule: Remove Things That Affect My Cultivation] Qinghe''s speculation wasn''t without reason. In ancient times, she was responsible for organizing the followers who worshipped Fairy Eternity and dealt with numerous big and small matters, such as proclaiming the greatness of Fairy Eternity to the world, sculpting statues, and leading the believers in daily prayers and so on. When she reported her achievements to Fairy Eternity, she would always omit the trivialities, only discussing the important matters, to save the great one''s time, allowing them time to play. The work report from the Meng Family is poorly written. The remaining organization names should be noted in small print here, Lu Yang pointed out a flaw in the booklet. If it were him, such an oversight would never occur. Ultimately, it was the Meng Family''s attitude that was at fault. Lu Yang served Immortals, and the Immortal in question was even the founding Emperor. As the saying goes, serving a king is like serving a tiger; he, of course, would be utterly respectful and never allowed such flaws in his daily duties or work. Indeed, Qinghe nodded. She did the same in ancient times. Although she wouldn''t report to the great one, she would write down her work experiences, so if the great one ever spontaneously desired to check on the work, there''d be something to review. The only problem was that the great one had never shown such a whim. Alright, since this Soul Organization has been taken care of, everyone go back, Lu Yang said. To him, someone like Daoist Yu was a minor character whose only purpose was to disclose the organization behind him. As for his Storage Ring and such, they were all worthless trinkets he couldn''t be bothered to pick up if dropped on the ground. Unknown to them how long they had been gone, a heavy downpour made the soil of the graveyard muddy and soft. A youth desperately dug through the mud, emerging from the ground, gasping for breath and greedily inhaling the hard-won fresh air. With a fierce look, the youth threw his arms wide and stood in the rain, laughing maniacally, Second brother, to compete for the inheritance our father left behind, you even conspired with Wild Cultivators to trap and bury me alive! Bet you didn''t expect that the only magic skill I mastered is the Turtle Breath Technique, and I''m still alive! After the laughter, the youth''s mood plummeted. Although alive, the thought of revenge seemed as unattainable as ascending to heaven. His second brother had a Cultivator as a backer, and though a Loose Cultivator, he was not someone his mere first level of Qi Refinement could provoke. What''s this? The youth noticed a decrepit corpse not far away, dressed strangely, with a string of beads tied to the wrist. Could this be a magic artifact? The youth noticed the tiny characters engraved on the artifact, all magic skills amounting to a total of one hundred and eight. He tried to channel spiritual essence into the beads, but sadly, he could only barely activate the Basic Fire Control Skill. Perhaps after my Realm improves, I''ll be able to activate more beads and there''s also the Storage Ring! Both the beads and Storage Ring were Daoist Yu''s life-bound items. Now that their owner was gone, they could be opened at will. Seeing the contents of the Storage Ring, the youth''s body shook uncontrollably. Cultivation Techniques, supreme techniques that enable cultivation to the peak of Foundation Establishment! And all these Spirit Stones, magic artifacts! He had never seen so many Spirit Stones and magic artifacts in his life. The entire wealth of a Foundation Establishment Great Power felt like a stroke of tremendous luck falling from the sky. Exactly what formidable foe did this Foundation Establishment Great Power encounter to come to such an end? The youth quickly calmed himself, understanding that whoever had killed Daoist Yu was also gravely wounded and had not bothered to take away the Storage Ring and beads, leaving these treasures behind. May the Worldly Venerable bless me. The youth knelt and bowed in all directions, overcome with gratitude. Where is this? Uncle Wang found himself in a pure white space. A tall and hazy figure appeared, immeasurably towering; Uncle Wang wasn''t even as tall as its finger. Well done, well done. Wang Han, you have shown integrity by not keeping the Life-purchasing Money for yourself, but instead donating it to our temple, reclaiming a life, thus creating good karma. Uncle Wang shuddered. The money he had found was the legendary Life-purchasing Money. May the Worldly Venerable be praised, how lucky he was to have donated it. Continue to do good deeds in the future, and you shall reap good rewards. Yes! Uncle Wang woke up a bit confused, was everything just a dream? But when he opened his palm and discovered the character for good written there, he immediately understood that it was a dream sent by the Buddha. The Buddha worshipped at the Soybean Temple was a real Buddha! Without even bothering to eat, Uncle Wang quickly mounted his camel and searched for the Soybean Temple, but when he arrived at the place from his memory, he couldn''t find anything, no matter how long he searched. Just then, the voice from the dream echoed in his ears once more. Wang Han, your destiny with our temple has ended, seek no further. Uncle Wang then gave up, utterly dispirited. In the Great Bean Dynasty, at the Ancestral Temple. Lu Yang had sent a dream to Uncle Wang simply to tell him to be more cautious and not pick up just any money. After sorting out Uncle Wang''s issue, he sat on the Lotus Platform, expanded his Immortal Sense, and meditated on the Dao Charm of heaven and earth to deepen his understanding of the rules. Within the range of his Immortal Sense, he saw Yun Mengmeng and Jin Caiwei setting up a large pot to cook syrup to repair the Ancestral Temple''s leaks, meanwhile conveniently eating other parts of the temple, effectively robbing Peter to pay Paul. Qinghe was sneakily writing something on her own, and when she sensed Lu Yang''s Immortal Sense, she quickly covered up her writing and warned him with her eyes not to peek. The Dragon and Phoenix ancestors had dug out a large space right below the Ancestral Temple, using the Qilin Immortal as an imaginary enemy to train for battle. After discussing, they decided that once they found the Qilin Immortal, they would give him a good thrashing! The Extinguish Immortal Sword Array that Elder Brother Lu Yang knows originated from the Sword Array that my husband often kneels to, he deceived us for so long, he deserves a beating! But even if we join forces, I''m afraid we can''t hurt my husband, what should we do? Jiang Lianyi asked, worried. Ao Ling laughed charmingly, already having a plan in mind: No worries, when the time comes, we''ll lure my husband to Buddha Country and ask Elder Brother Lu Yang to take action. The three of us will teach him a lesson together! That''s a good idea, let''s wait until Elder Brother Lu Yang has fully grasped the rules and then practice our combined attack! In her Spiritual Space, Fairy Eternity was sitting cross-legged on the throne, swaying like a wobble doll, sharing her experiences with those who came after her: Mastering rules relies on inspiration, it''s that ''click'' moment, you understand the feeling, right? Don''t you understand? Let me repeat it again Lu Yang gazed up hopelessly at the temple rooftop that had been nibbled on several times, who said Buddha Country was a good place? One might as well see a ghost than to calm the mind and cultivate here. Fairy, can I use the rules on myself? You can, but you can''t use excessively powerful rules, like increasing your strength tenfold, or solidifying your realm, or anything like that. That''s fine, I don''t need exaggerated rules. Here I declare [Rule: Remove things that distract my cultivation]! Lu Yang didn''t want his Immortal Sense to see Yun Mengmeng and the others again, as it would distract him. Setting the rule for himself, Lu Yang triggered an unnoticed change. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why can I still see Yun Mengmeng and the others? Lu Yang was puzzled, surely the rule wasn''t set right. Suddenly, he was overcome with an inexplicable urge and earnestly said to Fairy Eternity, Fairy, from now on, I am yours! Ah? Really? Immediately, Lu Yang gave himself two slaps to wake up, what kind of ridiculous rule was this that stripped away his self-respect? Chapter 1140 Chapter 1140: Chapter 1139: As a Cultivator, You Must Have Backbone! Chapter 1140: Chapter 1139: As a Cultivator, You Must Have Backbone! Really? Fairy Eternity heard Lu Yang say this and excitedly jumped down from the throne, forcibly pulling Lu Yang to sit with her on the throne. Little Yang, rest assured, as long as you follow this Immortal, whatever you want, this Immortal will grant, and Xiao Ling, Little Lotus, and the like will all listen to you! Do you want to ascend to the throne now? Is the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit still sufficient, and though you have one Immortal Body, you still don''t have your true form, do you? Shall this Immortal give you another? Lu Yang hurriedly used the Rule to restore his self-esteem. No, no, no, as a Cultivator, you must have the backbone to stand tall between heaven and earth; how can you succumb to benefits? That would damage your Dao Heart! He, of course, knew that following Fairy Eternity, becoming a Semi-Immortal would be effortless, and he might even become the strongest Semi-Immortal, surpassing Ao Ling. But his goal was to become an Immortal; how could he be content with being a Semi-Immortal? Abandoning his self-esteem only worked for the Fairy, not for the Eldest Senior Sister; she would still have him cultivate step by step. How could Lu Yang resist Fairy Eternity? Seeing that he was about to be forcibly pulled to the throne, he quickly turned and hugged Fairy Eternity''s arm in desperation, voicing his feelings. Your Majesty, this subject is terrified, Your Majesty, I was just reminiscing about the grace you''ve shown me in my cultivation journey that led to these sentiments! This subject started from insignificance, it was Your Majesty who did not disdain my weakness, condescended to reside in the Spiritual Space, posed challenges for me, provided me with opportunities; I, your subject, am already unable to repay you, and now Your Majesty wants me to inherit this great authority C how can I bear such a heavy responsibility! Your Majesty, once again providing me with opportunities, how shall I repay Your Majesty in the future? This time Fairy Eternity understood; it was just that Little Yang was too self-deprecating. Little Yang, be confident; you are the pillar of the state that this Immortal favors Sinew of my arm, Lu Yang quickly interjected softly. Oh, sinew of my arm, this vast empire that this Immortal has conquered, will sooner or later be yours; what this Immortal gives you, you just accept. Absolutely not, Your Majesty. The three Great Generals are campaigning far and wide, the Historian, Minister of Rites and others work tirelessly and ask for nothing, and I have not yet established any merit; how can I receive more grace from Your Majesty! Please grant me time, Your Majesty, to establish achievements and make a name. It is not too late for Your Majesty to bestow rewards upon me then. Oh, alright then. Fairy Eternity had thought she could finally present the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit to Little Yang, but she was still refused. But on second thought, Little Yang was already her own, giving the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit was just a matter of time, right? Thinking this, Fairy Eternity laughed again. Chief Housekeeper, Second-in-command, look what Senior Caiwei and I have drawn Hush, the Young Sect Master is cultivating, don''t wake him up. Jin Caiwei hurriedly signaled Yun Mengmeng to be quiet. Ah, oh. Yun Mengmeng slowed her steps, tiptoeing over to Lu Yang. Lu Yang opened his eyes, helplessly looking at the two: I''ve been awake all along. Or rather, he had never been asleep; his current method of cultivation was to release his Immortal Sense, not to shut himself off completely. Look, what we''ve drawn. Yun Mengmeng was holding a bunch of sugar paintings, the raw material being wall-repairing syrup, shaped into the likenesses of Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and others. Chief Housekeeper, Second-in-command, here, these are for you, they just accidentally stuck together. Yun Mengmeng picked out two sugar paintings, depicting Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity side by side. Sister Mengmeng has gone through a lot of effort. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang took the sugar painting and licked it once, Fairy Eternity, who had possessed Lu Yang, also licked it. It tastes pretty good. Right? This is a syrup ratio I meticulously researched! Having earned the approval of two Spirit Chefs, Yun Mengmeng gained confidence and shared the remaining sugar painting with others. While licking the sugar painting, Lu Yang pondered what kind of rules he should establish. With the lesson just learned, he couldn''t just establish rules carelessly, as one misstep could lead to serious trouble. Let it be established here, ''Rule: Centered on me, construct a desert city within a ten-mile radius!'' As soon as the rule was established, they could hear rumbling outside the temple, the sand and stones shook, rising from the ground to form desert walls. Inside the walls, buildings appeared, all condensed from sand grains but they were greatly distorted compared to real buildings, leaning and uneven in height. Then, the desert city collapsed with a thunderous crash. Why did it collapse? Your focus was too spread out, trying to construct everything well since it''s your first construction. You can''t cover all bases, and that''s what happened, Fairy Eternity said cheerfully. But the method was right, continue practicing. Alright. Lu Yang wasn''t greedy this time and gradually progressed, Let it be established here, ''Rule: Centered on me, build a wall for a desert city within a ten-mile radius!'' Just focusing on the wall and not the houses, Lu Yang felt less pressure, and soon a wall hundred meters tall appeared, surrounding the ancestral temple. Not far from the wall, a caravan, seeing the desert city suddenly appear, was so frightened that they almost fell off their camels, having never seen such a grand spectacle. Whose temple lies ahead? Or has the Worldly Venerable manifested? But then, as the city collapsed back to normality, the travelers thought they had seen a remarkably rare mirage, yet something seemed off to them. May the Worldly Venerable not blame us, may the Worldly Venerable protect us! Whether it was a mirage or something else, they hurriedly ran away. Sitting in the center of the ancestral temple, the successor to the Worldly Venerable, Lu Yang, shook his head and chuckled, stretching languidly. Since they prayed for protection, I should be of some help. He extended his index finger and pointed to a spot behind the caravan, instantly causing several venomous snakes to die unexpectedly. These snakes had been following the caravan, waiting for a suitable opportunity to strike, but Lu Yang noticed them and poked them to death with one finger. Days later, numerous caravans noted the appearance and disappearance of the desert city. Soon after, teams of Gold Core Period Cultivators emerged from the city to investigate the situation but found nothing. This was Lu Yang utilizing the power of rules. How strange, who could this great person be, setting such a scene? A few Gold Core Period Cultivators gathered and discussed, unable to come to a conclusion. It was certainly not a simple mirage but rather the act of a Great Power. However, the methods of the Great Power were beyond their understanding and they couldn''t discern exactly what it was. Let it be. Perhaps this great person does not wish to meet us ordinary beings, they discussed more and felt the person''s cultivation level was unfathomable, possibly even stronger than the elders of the Western Paradise Temple, such a powerful person transcending the mundane, beyond the comprehension of ordinary thoughts. Since the Gold Core Cultivators could not locate the desert city and there were no casualties, the ancestral temple gradually became a legend in nearby cities, adding an air of mystery. Young Sect Master, look, I found something interesting when I went shopping in a nearby city. Jin Caiwei held a Recording Orb. Isn''t this just a Recording Orb? Lu Yang wondered. Jin Caiwei spoke mysteriously, It is said that as soon as you play this Recording Orb, a female ghost will appear, and everyone who sees the ghost will encounter misfortune. Chapter 1141 Chapter 1141: Chapter 1140: The Female Ghost in the Recording Orb Chapter 1141: Chapter 1140: The Female Ghost in the Recording Orb Is that so? Lu Yang took the Recording Orb, finding it somewhat interesting. I heard about these Recording Orbs at the black market and bought one. As a leader in the Recording Orb industry, the Qiongqi Clan was very interested in any changes to the Recording Orbs. Do all women ghosts who see the Recording Orb suffer misfortune? Qinghe closed her book and came over. It sounds like a Curse Technique that can lower your luck for a period, Qinghe said, her knowledge of curse techniques was profound. The process of casting a curse technique is complex, the minimum requirement being to see an item in full view. It shouldn''t be possible to cast curse techniques using a Recording Orb, so it must be Wei creating a massive amount of these orbs with projection effects, turning the images three-dimensional, meeting the minimum requirements, Qinghe analyzed earnestly. Previously, the Recording Orbs displayed flat images, but now they showed three-dimensional ones. It was the first time Ao Ling and the others heard that Recording Orbs had such capabilities; they gathered around to watch, holding sugar paintings made by Yun Mengmeng and licking them occasionally. Lu Yang placed the Recording Orb right in front, channeled Spiritual Energy into it, and the women unfolded like a peacock spreading its feathers, watching intently. The orb projected a three-dimensional image, accompanied by the eerie sound of an erhu, and an old, dry well appeared before everyone, followed by a disheveled female ghost climbing out, soaking wet with water dripping from her hair and clothes. As the erhu sound became more and more terrifying, more and more of the female ghost emerged. Finally, with a clang, like a string of the erhu had snapped, the female ghost abruptly looked up, revealing a ghastly pale face! Then the wind howled, candles flickered, brightening and dimming intermittently. Everyone watched the female ghost intently. The female ghost was puzzled; this reaction wasn''t right. Normally, by now, the people who saw her would have been scared into fleeing everywhere or attempting to turn off the Recording Orb but unable to, and just smashing the orb altogether. AwoooCawoooC The female ghost bared her teeth and clawed at the air, trying to scare everyone. Is that it? Yun Mengmeng was still expecting more, but discovered the female ghost had no further moves, just baring teeth and clawing, not frightening at all. That''s it? It''s not even as scary as Xiao Zhi laughing. Having originally not found the female ghost scary, Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy shivered involuntarily upon hearing Yun Mengmeng''s mutterings. Eldest Senior Sister only laughed under one circumstanceCthat was when she was infuriated, and indeed that could be frightening. Qinghe, are you sure this is a Curse Technique? Lu Yang looked at Qinghe skeptically, as this didn''t seem like one at all. Even though he now had an Immortal Body, immune to curses, there should be an immunity process, but the whole time it was just the female ghost baring teeth and clawing. Qinghe was somewhat embarrassed, admitting it didn''t seem like a curse technique: Perhaps this female ghost can cast curse techniques, but seeing that we are not afraid, she chose not to cast? After showing her teeth and claws for a while and seeing no one cared, the ghost was preparing to sneak back into the Recording Orb when Lu Yang directly pulled her out. Explain yourself, what''s going on? The female ghost was properly hiding inside the Recording Orb. It was too strange. The female ghost knelt on the ground with a plop, crying bitterly, Please spare my life, I haven''t done anything bad, my master ordered me to hide in the Recording Orb! Who is your master? It''s Lord Shi! I don''t know my master''s true identity; he only lets me call him Lord Shi! Where is he? Jin''an City. Lead us there. Initially hesitant, the female ghost saw Lu Yang narrowing his eyes and dared not utter a word of refusal; trembling, she returned to the Recording Orb, and using an arrow that appeared, she guided the way. Are you guys going to Jin''an City too? Lu Yang asked, immediately feeling it was a silly question. Knowing these people, none of them were straightforward, all wearing expressions eager to watch the spectacle. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With your disguises, you can''t go to Jin''an City. Lu Yang kindly reminded them; he blended in with the crowd, appearing completely ordinary after his disguise. The ladies were different though, they claimed they could disguise themselves, but even after disguising, they still possessed an otherworldly beauty. Anyone who saw them on the streets would definitely take a second look, maybe even attracting some reckless young masters and other such incidents. This is simple, just let Wei transform us into a plain surface, Ao Ling said, having already thought of a solution. After speaking, Ao Ling transformed into her True Dragon form, and Jin Caiwei activated the Plane Dao Fruit Outline to transform the True Dragon Ao Ling into a flat surface, imprinting her onto Lu Yang''s robe. Jiang Lianyi did the same. Qinghe also transformed, becoming a lotus and imprinting herself upon Lu Yang''s robe. In the blink of an eye, Lu Yang''s white robe was filled with patterns, dragons, phoenixes, Qiongqi, lotuses, and images of Mengmeng. Wait, why is Qinghe a lotus? Lu Yang asked in astonishment. Hmm, haven''t I told you? Little Lotus'' original form is a lotus, Fairy Eternity said. She recounted tales of ancient times to Lu Yang every day, not sure if she had mentioned this before. Alright then. Lu Yang changed his appearance and, wearing the patterned white robe and holding a Recording Orb, entered Jin''an City. Jin''an City was a small city within the Buddha Country, quite inconspicuous. There weren''t even five Gold Core Period Cultivators there; otherwise, Daoist Yu wouldn''t dare to distribute Life-purchasing Money in Jin''an City. Nevertheless, the city was bustling. As Lu Yang walked down the streets, he often heard people discussing the elusive desert city. After becoming flat, the ladies weren''t well-behaved, moving around on the clothing. However, Lu Yang was unnoticeable, and consequently, his clothes went unnoticed as well, with no one spotting the changing patterns. It''s said that at the center of the desert city there''s a temple housing a Buddha, and one can make a wish if they manage to find the temple and enter the desert city! Really? There''s such a thing? But it''s just hearsay. See how many have searched for that desert city, who has found it? The ghost heard the discussions and broke out in a cold sweat, nearly dissipating her soul in fright. This temple sounded more and more like the place she had come from. The arrow on the Recording Orb constantly changed direction, and Lu Yang made left and right turns, eventually reaching a dark alley. This is the place, the ghost''s voice came from the Recording Orb. Pushing open the door, Lu Yang entered a small courtyard. Who dares trespass on my territory! A towering cultivator noticed Lu Yang''s arrival, instantly moved from the study to the courtyard, and demanded loudly. Sir Shi! the ghost called out from the Recording Orb. Miao''er! Sir Shi''s expression changed slightly. The other party was actually using Miao''er to restrain him. Who are you? To kidnap Miao''er, are you trying to provoke the Qiongqi Clan! Sir Shi''s head transformed into a tiger''s, radiating the fluctuations of the Gold Core Period. Lu Yang was momentarily stunned, his expression turning strange. The winged white tiger on his white robe stirred, leaping from the fabric and transforming into a human form, eyeing Sir Shi coldly. Little, Little Ancestor! Sir Shi''s heart stirred a massive upheaval. How could this be possible, why would the little ancestor appear here? Jin Cuoshi pays respects to Little Ancestor! Sir Shi thudded onto his knees with a loud bang, repeatedly kowtowing. The ghost here says it was you who told her to hide in the Recording Orb, what do you mean by this! Jin Caiwei had not expected that after all this rigmarole, it was their own clan member causing trouble. Sir Shi hesitated, unable to respond. Speak! It, it was my idea to boost our Recording Orb sales, so I arranged for Miao''er, Ke''er, An''er, and others to hide inside them to scare people, hoping they''d get frightened enough to break the orbs and buy new ones. Chapter 1142 Chapter 1142: Chapter 1141: The Cursed Recording Orb Chapter 1142: Chapter 1141: The Cursed Recording Orb On Lu Yang''s white robe, various patterns moved to his chest, silently staring at Jin Caiwei. Even without looking back, Jin Caiwei could feel many eyes focussing on her, making her want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into. How embarrassing! Upon learning that Lord Shi was from the Qiongqi Clan, Lu Yang suddenly remembered the Tiger Demon they had first encountered. That Half-step Golden Core Stage Tiger Demon seemed to have a thin Qiongqi bloodline, adept at controlling ghoulsCthe idiom Aiding a tiger in its cruelty comes from this. So to die for it seemed that the Ghoul Skill was indeed the Qiongqi Clan''s signature ability. Although he hadn''t seen Jin Caiwei use it. Jin Caiwei indeed noticed that Miao''er was a ghoul but given that not only their Qiongqi Clan possessed the Ghoul Skill, she hadn''t thought about her own family in that regard. Not to mention, that guy named Man Gu also knew the Ghoul Skill. You you you you don''t talk nonsense, do we need to increase sales in this way? Jin Caiwei was so angry she stamped her foot, her face reddening and paling by turns, wishing she could strangle this person surnamed Shi, ugh, surnamed Jin. Young Sect Master, you don''t know, our Recording Orbs are of such high quality, not only do they have large storage, they are also cheap and durable, lasting for ten or twenty years without breaking. Our sales of Recording Orbs in Jin''an City have already started to decline! In fact, we wanted to make a Dream Mirage that looked very scary. Miao''er and the others'' actions in the Recording Orbs were the scenes I wanted to shoot, perfect for testing the audience''s reactions. Lord Shi was on the verge of tears. As the person in charge of Jin''an City, he faced immense pressure and was trying various methods. But you can''t use this kind of method! Jin Caiwei said through gritted teeth, wanting to pretend this incident had never happened, You''ve turned it into a creepy legend! What creepy legend? Lord Shi was stunned. They''re spreading rumors in the black market, saying that a female ghost appears in the Recording Orbs, and anyone who sees the female ghost encounters misfortune! Jin Caiwei bought the Recording Orb based on this legend. Oh, you were talking about that legend. That wasn''t my doing, Lord Shi quickly disassociated himself. If not you, then who? Really, it wasn''t me, young sect master. I''m also investigating this matter. Really not you? Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I swear, it''s really not me! Lord Shi vowed earnestly, he wouldn''t dare lie in front of the young sect master, not for all the courage in the world. Alright, get up. I presume you wouldn''t dare to lie. Jin Caiwei said, without much warmth, and headed straight to the hall, with Lu Yang following. Lord Shi quickly brought out good tea to entertain the Young Sect Master and Lu Yang. Behind the hall''s screen, several female ghosts poked out their heads, watching cautiously as Lord Shi entertained the guests. They had no idea what had happened, only seeing the all-powerful Lord Shi kneeling in front of Jin Caiwei just moments before. Why are all the ghouls you''re cultivating female? Jin Caiwei raised an eyebrow. To answer the young sect master, female ghosts are more frightening than male ghosts. Jin Caiwei didn''t want to discuss this topic any further. You just said that the black market legend has nothing to do with you. What''s that about? Did I buy the wrong Recording Orb? Lord Shi wouldn''t dare say that the Young Sect Master made a wrong purchase, adding fuel to the fireCthat would really be courting death. He didn''t answer directly and instead took out a Recording Orb from his Storage Ring. This is the cursed Recording Orb that brings misfortune. I watched the contents of this orb once, and I had several days of bad luck! Saying this, Lord Shi looked a bit scared. Even he, a Gold Core Period Cultivator, had been affected. Mine was light, those with lower cultivation than me suffered even worse luck after watching. I''ve even heard that these cursed orbs have appeared not only in Jin''an City but other cities too. Although Jin''an Temple and temples elsewhere are collecting and confiscating them on a large scale, they can''t fully clean them out. The worst part is that some people don''t believe in the curse and insist on watching. So such things are happening. Lu Yang frowned. This was no small matter. Lu Yang took the Recording Orb, infused it with Spiritual Energy, and played the contents of the orb. At first, the projection from the Recording Orb was blank, followed suddenly by a hideously faced female ghost crawling out from below. It was extremely terrifying. Lu Yang felt a force trying to entwine him, his Immortal Body forged by the Power of Virtue automatically rebounded, purifying this force, which was also wrapped around Lord Shi. Lu Yang also purified it incidentally. Correct, this is the Curse Technique. On Lu Yang''s white robe, a green lotus appeared, transforming into Qinghe. Though Lord Shi did not recognise Qinghe, he dared not ask more. Just as I initially suspected, projections can spread more content, thus deploying the Curse Technique to decrease luck, Qinghe stated, the one who understood the Curse Technique best among them all. If you don''t understand the Curse Technique, even those at the Golden Core Stage would be ensnared. And the female ghost is just a symbolCit doesn''t truly exist. Lu Yang nodded. To ensnare someone at the Golden Core Stage meant that the level of the Curse Technique was quite advanced. Although in the Seek Dao Sect, Gold Core Period Cultivators were common, and Lu Yang even fought a Half-step Golden Core Tiger Demon during his debut battle at the Foundation Establishment Stage, in reality, more than 99% of cultivators never reach the Golden Core Stage. A small city might not even boast five Golden Core Cultivators. It seems we''ll need to thoroughly investigate the source of the Curse Technique. Lu Yang said. The spread of the Curse Technique through Recording Orbs meant countless people could be affected. We can''t find it. Lord Shi poured out his troubles to Lu Yang, I''ve reported this matter to the higher-ups long ago, but they also have no leads. They wanted to trace back from the cursed Recording Orbs, but these orbs have passed through so many hands, especially in the black market, that the source is long lost. Can''t find it? Use the power of rules to find the source? Lu Yang mused to himself, then quickly shook his head, dismissing the idea. The cursed Recording Orbs were not like Life-purchasing Money. The power of rules was limited in scope. Daoist Yu was in Jin''an City, and the city was near the Ancestral Temple, within range. This time, it was clear that the entire Buddha Country had been affected, making the power of rules unfeasible. Young Sect Master, do you have a way? Jin Caiwei asked anxiously. Using the Qiongqi Clan''s Recording Orbs to deploy the Curse Technique, she felt responsible. But the Qiongqi Clan had been investigating to no avail, and she had no idea where to start. She could say she was completely clueless about where to begin. I have a way, Lu Yang answered with a nod. Going by what Lord Shi said, there''s a considerable number of cursed orbs circulating in the black market now. Correct. Lu Yang smiled. Then it''s easy to handle. Since the culprit has produced a large number of Recording Orbs, it means they must have purchased them in bulk, and to buy Recording Orbs, they could only do so from your Qiongqi Clan, through sales points in cities like what Lord Shi manages. So we just need to check who purchased a large quantity of Recording Orbs from the Qiongqi Clan around the time when the cursed orbs started appearing. Then we can lock onto the target. Chapter 1143 Chapter 1143: Chapter 1142: Substantial Gain Chapter 1143: Chapter 1142: Substantial Gain Eh, this is a good idea, why didn''t I think of that! Jin Caiwei realized immediately that the method was feasible. She took out a token, contacted the Gold Clan Leader, and asked them to find the head of the Qiongqi Clan in Buddha Country. Mr. Shi was so scared he swallowed his saliva and his body shuddered. What did the ancestor call this person just now, Young Sect Master? Could this be the legendary Heavenly Court Young Master? That''s enough, there''s nothing here for you, you can go now, Jin Caiwei waved her hand, signaling Mr. Shi to leave. Yes, yes! In Jin''an City, Mr. Shi was among the top five powerful cultivators who could call the wind and summon the rain, but whether it was the ancestor or Young Master Lu, they were far beyond Mr. Shi''s comprehension. Being around them was a great pressure for Mr. Shi, so leaving was actually a good thing. His attitude is still not right, no wonder he stopped at the Golden Core Early Stage, Lu Yang shook his head. When he was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he used to live with Fairy Eternity every day and didn''t feel any pressure. The Gold Clan Leader was very efficient and quickly obtained the purchase records of the Recording Orb before and after the time of the curse. There are a total of seven people with large purchase records during that period? Lu Yang looked thoughtful upon receiving the information, seeming to have no other choice but to investigate them one by one. Let me see who''s the closest, it should be this one, Hongfa Temple, a young monk from Hongfa Temple purchased five hundred Recording Orbs. What is this young monk buying so many Recording Orbs for? Let''s go and find out, come. Make sure to behave properly, and stop scaring people with a female ghost every day! Jin Caiwei warned Mr. Shi before transforming into the pattern on Lu Yang''s white robe, making Mr. Shi repeatedly agree. But the idea of making very scary Dream Mirages is good. Keep on researching it. Lu Yang reminded him that if Mr. Shi really came up with something, just the Spirit Stones he earned could send him to the Nascent Soul Stage. Hongfa Temple, secret chamber. Junior Brother Zhi Jie, it would be wise for you to voluntarily drop out of the Abbot election this time. If you let your Senior Brother take your place willingly, it would also show off your high monk image. Junior Brother Zhi Jie was taken aback at first but then burst into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke, Me, drop out voluntarily? After knowing Senior Brother Zhi Kai for so long, I didn''t know you had a sense of humor. Although we are at the same realm, both at the Early Integration Stage, when has your Buddhist debate ever surpassed mine? And how many monks in Hongfa Temple support you! Let me tell you the truth, the position of Abbot will definitely be mine! A joke? It seems the Junior Brother has a poor memory, do you need me to remind you? A month ago, you broke the precept of lust, physically bestowing charity to a good family''s young lady. Junior Brother Zhi Jie looked at his Senior Brother in disbelief and exclaimed, That''s impossible, how did you know that! I not only know about it, but I also recorded it with a Recording Orb. Would you like to see it? Without waiting for Junior Brother Zhi Jie to respond, Senior Brother Zhi Kong took out a Recording Orb from his sleeve, and what played was the scene of Zhi Jie breaking the precept of lust a month ago, extremely erotic! The evidence was irrefutable! With this Recording Orb, Junior Brother Zhi Jie had no qualification to compete for the position of Abbot! SnapC In a fit of rage, Junior Brother Zhi Jie smashed the Recording Orb with a slap. You don''t think I only have this one Recording Orb, do you? Senior Brother Zhi Kai chuckled and revealed a hundred Recording Orbs from his Storage Ring, all displaying that same scene. SnapC If Junior Brother doesn''t find breaking one to be satisfying, you can destroy all of these Recording Orbs. You might want to guess how many Recording Orbs I still have, Senior Brother Zhi Kai said calmly. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior Brother Zhi Jie, like a bull enraged, had scary red eyes as he stared fixedly at Senior Brother Zhi Kai. Fine, I give up, but you must ensure that these Recording Orbs do not spread! Of course. Senior Brother Zhi Kai always maintained a confident smile, having predicted Junior Brother Zhi Jie would react this way. For this purpose, he had his young disciple make hundreds of copies of this Recording Orb, all to crush Junior Brother Zhi Jie''s psychological defenses. I guess you have four hundred Recording Orbs left. A third voice rang out in the secret chamber. Who''s there! The brothers grew vigilant together; this was the secret chamber of Hongfa TempleChow could anyone have gotten in! A young man in a white robe embroidered with dragons and phoenixes suddenly appeared in the chamber, looking helplessly at the two monks. He had followed the little monk''s clues from Hongfa Temple all the way here. You two, come with me to Western Paradise Temple, said Lu Yang. Since it was a matter concerning Buddha Country, it was best to let Western Paradise Temple handle it. Lu Yang''s gaze fell upon Senior Brother Zhi Kai. From the angle of the shots in the Recording Orb, it was clear that Junior Brother Zhi Jie''s breaking of the precepts was premeditated. Such a person becoming Abbot would certainly be unacceptable. Such big talk! The brothers panicked at the same time; they absolutely couldn''t let Western Paradise Temple find out about this! They fully unleashed their Cultivation Level, shaking the secret chamber to its core. Canghuang Sky Fist! Demon-suppressing Eighteen Forms! Two at the Early Integration Stage, huh Lu Yang''s tone remained even, Let me set a ''Rule: In this secret chamber, use of spiritual essence is forbidden.'' Without the support of spiritual essence, the brothers'' moves collapsed midway, and the chamber returned to calm. The brothers looked frantic: This kind of rule suppression You can''t be at the Integration Stage, who, who are you! Deputy Saint, this batch is the collective purchase of Recording Orbs, still on the usual terms. The receipts issued by the Qiongqi Clan show the full price, our actual purchase cost is at a 20% discount, and the remaining profit is ours. No one has discovered this, have they? Absolutely no one! Good, I trust your work. The Deputy Saint nodded his approval. You two, come with me to Western Paradise Temple as well. The young man in the white robe with the dragon and phoenix pattern appeared out of nowhere. Who are you! The Deputy Saint was shocked and immediately unleashed his Great Divine Skill at Lu Yang. Mid Intergration Stage, not bad. Boss, this is the profit from our smuggling this time You two, come with me to Western Paradise Temple. You dare to threaten me, courting death! Integration Late Stage, also decent. In a damp cave, a disheveled cultivator clutched a Recording Orb and laughed maniacally. That''s it, just like that, my Curse Technique has reached a new level. Now who in the world can be my opponent! Finally found the right person. The white-robed young man appeared, looking like a Banished Immortal, completely out of place in the damp and filthy cave environment. Who are you! The disheveled cultivator barked fiercely, shaking the bell in his hand as an eerie ring filled the space, sending shivers down one''s spine. Lu Yang could see the cultivator''s Cultivation Level at a glance: Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation, huh? He sighed, counting on his fingers, Do you know how many wrong people I''ve found while trying to catch you? On this journey, I''ve captured one at the Void Refinement Stage, three at Early Integration Stage, two at Mid Intergration Stage, and one at Integration Late Stage. Chapter 1144 Chapter 1144: Chapter 1143: Another Use of Curse Technique (Monthly Ticket Lottery) Chapter 1144: Chapter 1143: Another Use of Curse Technique (Monthly Ticket Lottery) Lu Yang didn''t have many acquaintances at Western Paradise Temple, and Time Immortal was one of them. However, this minor issue didn''t necessitate bothering Time Immortal, so Lu Yang contacted Abbot Ming Yu directly. Through Time Immortal, Abbot Ming Yu had long been aware of Lu Yang''s identity. Originally, when Lu Yang had started sending people to Western Paradise Temple, Abbot Ming Yu had been quite thankful, for Lu Yang had helped Buddha Country to eliminate hidden dangers. However, as Lu Yang sent more and more people, Abbot Ming Yu''s gaze towards him started becoming strange, as if asking why he kept sending people this way, and whether he had any grievances against Buddha Country. Although Lu Yang had once tried hard to explain that the issue lay in the management level of Buddha Country and wasn''t related to him, obviously, he couldn''t convince Abbot Ming Yu. Fortunately, when Lu Yang found the seventh clue, he finally located the main party involved. Lu Yang was terrified that the seventh clue would directly point to Western Paradise Temple; that would truly be hard to explain. I''m telling you, the public security in Buddha Country is just not up to par, Immortal Fairy defended Lu Yang and tried to persuade everyone. Since coming to Buddha Country just to investigate a curse technique, we have uncovered so many people involved. Look at our time in Great Xia, when did we ever encounter such situations? Right, right! The various patterns on the white robes swam about, echoing seriously in agreement with Immortal Fairy''s point of view. Bone Layman, is it? Are you going to confess the events obediently, or shall I have to beat you up first before you do? You have captured six Combined Great Abilities? Who are you trying to fool! Initially, Bone Layman was stunned and then became furious. How was that possible? A Combined Great Ability was an incredibly rare being, one he could scarcely dream of meeting; aspiring to connect with their kind was almost impossible, let alone capture them, and more so, six at once! The sound of Bone Layman''s ringing bell grew louder and louder, almost deafening. Even though he was at the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation, he mastered a highly rare curse technique, which even those in the Late Stage of Spirit Transformation didn''t want to confront! Now, he was spreading the curse technique through a Recording Orb, observing the reactions post-curse, gaining new insights, and taking his curse technique to a higher level, becoming invincible among those in the Divinity Transformation Stage! However, Lu Yang was not at all afraid of the curse technique; he could use Heavenly Reversal to change causality and avoid the curse technique, even if he weren''t an Immortal. You will be plagued by bad fortune! Bone Layman shouted as he frantically shook the bell. The moment the power released from the bell touched Lu Yang, it cracked in half with a snap! How is this possible! Bone Layman was startled, continuously spitting blood, as his life-bound bell had backfired! This showed that the other party''s fate was extraordinarily noble, utterly beyond his reach! Before Lu Yang even made a move, the Qiongqi totem on his white robe drifted to his chest, eyes glaring. Bone Layman''s body stiffened, hair stood on end, as if targeted by an Ancient Demon, unable to move. Bone Layman was terrified to the core, daring not to move at all, screaming internally, what kind of technique was this, utterly unheard of, who exactly was the other party, and why were they after him?! Lu Yang completely ignored Bone Layman''s existence, letting him stand as punishment. He strolled around the cave, observing Bone Layman''s living environment; the cave was messy, indicating Bone Layman did not care much for his living conditions. Continuing, Lu Yang picked up a book from the table and flipped through two pages: It seems this is your insight into the curse technique. This certainly is about spreading the curse technique through a three-dimensional Recording Orb, Qinghe examined the book with Spiritual Sense, easily understanding the principle and frowned in displeasure. If this method falls into the wrong hands, I fear it could be spread widely and cause great harm. Jin Caiwei glared fiercely at the book, the Qiongqi Clan had finally made some money through the Recording Orb, and now someone was using it for evil, causing so much harm, truly despicable. If not for the sake of her image, she would have transformed back to her original shape and torn the book to shreds with a growling howl. There, there, Senior Caiwei, this book is actually a great treasure. Lu Yang said, soothing Jin Caiwei, feeling the fierce energy emanating from her. Huh? A great treasure? What do you mean? Jin Caiwei was confused by Lu Yang''s comment. I''m thinking of using the Recording Orb to spread the Curse Technique. That seems like a good idea. What? Qinghe thought she had heard wrong. Senior Qinghe, the Curse Technique has effects like making people sick, right? Yes, what about it? Lu Yang, stroking his chin, asked a question that Qinghe had never considered: It is said that Magic Spells are neutral and don''t have an inherent good or evil, so can I use the Curse Technique in reverse to bless someone with a long life? Qinghe looked perplexed, as Curse Techniques had always been used to bring misfortune to others. But the issue was that Lu Yang was not just daydreaming. From the principles of the Curse Technique, it seemed possible to bring good fortune to others as well. It seems possible? Encouraged by Qinghe''s affirmation, Lu Yang''s eyes shone with excitement, Then could I use the Recording Orb to spread the Curse Technique and bless everyone with health, longevity, and long life? Qinghe hissed, her expression grave. It seems possible too. Master, I''ve captured the person. Lu Yang brought the person to the Western Paradise Temple. Master Ming Yu''s eyes twitched; he didn''t even want to count how many people Lu Yang had captured, and asked tentatively, That''s all, right? That''s all! That''s good then. Master Ming Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Every time Lu Yang came, he would capture someone or a pair of people, as if Lu Yang knew exactly where the problems were and headed straight for the targets. Good indeed, spreading the Curse Technique, Benefactor Lu can rest assured, this person will be handled by our Western Paradise Temple. You say our brothers were having a good talk in the secret room, how were we discovered! And they still didn''t know who had captured them. Who knows, I''ve issued so many receipts in secret and never got discovered, but this time we were! When I was captured, I heard the person talking to himself, saying that he was originally looking for the cursed Recording Orbs and then traced them to us from the records of bulk purchases. So, this is a calamity without cause! Alas, tough luck, what can we do but accept our fate. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a creak, the cell door opened, and Bone Layman was pushed in. Oh, got a new one here. Your Cultivation Level seems pretty low. What did you do? The prisoners, feeling that their own luck was bad enough, looked for others in similarly unfortunate situations to feel a bit better. Bone Layman grinned sheepishly, Hello, brothers. I was idly trying to combine the Curse Technique with the Recording Orbs, and that got me caught. Upon his words, the cell fell dead silent. How, how so? Bone Layman grinned sheepishly, feeling that the way these people looked at him changed after he explained. A group of Combined Great Ability Cultivators looked hostile and slowly forced Bone Layman into a corner. Chapter 1145 Chapter 1145: Chapter 1144 Zhuyou Technique Chapter 1145: Chapter 1144 Zhuyou Technique The basic principle of Curse Technique is by using Karma Magic to influence the opponent''s fate, Essence, Qi, and Spirit, causing their mind to become disoriented and disrupting the balance of Yin Yang and the Five Elements in their body. The concept of causality has probably been explained to you, sir, that both observable and perceptible things can establish causal connections, and the Recording Orb satisfies the ''observable'' causal connection. Inside the Ancestral Temple, Qinghe detailed the fundamental knowledge of Curse Technique to Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng. Ao Ling and others were familiar with Curse Technique; even when Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were opponents, they had used each other''s hair as a medium to cast Curse Techniques. According to Lu Zhuguo''s idea, if you think about it carefully, Curse Technique can affect fate and Essence, Qi, and Spirit through Karma Magic, so it can be positive as well as negative. If it positively increases fate and Essence, Qi, and Spirit, then it could strengthen the body and eliminate illness. Immortal Fairy wasn''t planning to attend the lesson, just lying half asleep in the Spiritual Space, but she suddenly popped out of the Spiritual Space when she heard this. Strengthening the body and eliminating illness? Fairy, is there a problem with that? Lu Yang noticed something off about Immortal Fairy. Immortal Fairy tilted her head while trying hard to remember something: Listening to Little Lotus explaining this, isn''t this just the long-lost Zhuyou Technique? What is Zhuyou Technique? Everyone looked at Immortal Fairy at once; even Qinghe and Ao Ling had never heard of this magic skill. Huh, you don''t know? It was mentioned by Immortal Jiuchong when he was researching history. Isn''t Immortal Jiuchong the first to become Immortal? To prove he was the first, he often studied ancient texts and legends to demonstrate that there were no beings surpassing the Transcendance Tribulation Stage earlier. He said that a long, long time ago, no one knows how far back, even before the cultivation system was perfected, there was a way of healing. It didn''t focus on specific treatments for illnesses but used an unknown magic skill to heal. It could heal not only the body but also treat the spirit. This healing method was called Zhuyou Technique, and only cultivators known as ''Witch Doctors'' knew this technique. As for who created Zhuyou Technique, what its principle was, and how it was lost, nobody knows; even Immortal Jiuchong couldn''t find any more information after searching through ancient texts. Don''t you think that if you just reverse Curse Technique, it becomes Zhuyou Technique? It does sound similar; we''ll know if we try it. Lu Yang said, as he trusted the Fairy''s intuition. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jin''an City slums. Zhong Cai was lying in bed, feeling feverish all over. He woke up feeling terrible today, and just as he was about to get up for some water, his expression became dazed, he wobbled after standing up and, without regaining his balance, sat back down, unable to exert any strength. Is it because I worked too hard yesterday? Zhong Cai sweat on his forehead, feeling uncomfortable, with a bad premonition that he might be suffering from a wind-heat disease. Zhong Cai''s vision blurred, and he fell back into a deep sleep. In his haze, he seemed to see a white-robed figure appear at the bedside, face obscured by soft luminescence, indiscernible. Was it the legendary Buddha Bodhisattva? A shimmer flickered on the white-robed figure''s Lotus Totem, and Zhong Cai lost consciousness. YawnCwhat a comfortable sleep. Zhong Cai stretched and yawned, not knowing how long he had slept but feeling incredibly refreshed and clearer in mind than ever before. It really works. Lu Yang used his clothes to bring everyone back to the Ancestral Temple. Not just Zhong Cai, but he had treated over ten individuals in Jin''an City, with various ailments like wind-heat, heatstroke, and summer heat stroke, curing all without any medication, all through Qinghe''s Curse Technique. So, can we say that Curse Technique and the lost Zhuyou Technique are essentially the same thing? Lu Yang frowned, feeling there was something wrong: Fairy, do you know when Curse Technique appeared? Although Karma Magic is difficult to master, if Curse Technique and Zhuyou Technique are the same thing, why did Curse Technique survive while Zhuyou Technique was lost? Logically, if Curse Technique was lost, Zhuyou Technique should not have been lost either. Immortal Fairy shook her head: I don''t know. Ao Ling then said: Many magic skills were created at the time of the cultivation system''s establishment. During that period, the pioneers of the Human race tried various methods of cultivation relentlessly, and magic skills were a byproduct of this process. Curse Technique most likely appeared during the time when the cultivation system was being established, but that era is too far gone, at least three hundred thousand years ago, and few ancient texts have survived; more about that era was handed down orally, and much information cannot be verified. I agree with Sister Ling''s view, Qinghe said. When I was researching Curse Technique, I tried to trace its origins. Although I didn''t find its true origin, I''m sure that Curse Technique has been around for at least two hundred thousand years. Okay. Lu Yang could understand; after all, the cultivation system was created by the Human race, and at that time, even surviving was difficult, so how much could be transmitted on paper? Now looking back at Ancient Times, Ancient Times is a legend, and the establishment period of the cultivation system viewed from Ancient Times is also a kind of legend. Speaking of Immortal Jiuchong, I have a question, Lu Yang suddenly asked. What is it? Since the concept of Dao Fruit was created by you, Fairy, and defining the realm after Transcendance Tribulation Stage as ''Immortal'' was also your idea. Yes, any problem with that? Then how did the concept of Immortal body come about? Without waiting for Immortal Fairy to respond, Lu Yang, stroking his chin, talked to himself: Of course, initially, the Human race just referred to a special physique as Immortal body, a hyperbolic description, and then grouped it as the nine great Immortal bodies. Do you think there''s another possibility, that a long time ago, the transmitted realms weren''t complete, and originally there was the ''Immortal'' realm above the Transcendance Tribulation period, which gave rise to the term ''Immortal body''? Little Ancestor, you don''t know, but our Recording Orbs are of such high quality, not only do they have large storage, they are cheap, and durable too; they last ten or twenty years without breaking. Our sales of Recording Orbs in Jin''an City have started to decline! Actually, we were thinking about making a really scary Dream Mirage, with Miao''er and her group''s movements in the Recording Orb just the clips I wanted to shoot, which could be a good test of the audience''s reaction. Mr. Shi, teary-eyed, as he was Jin''an City''s head, faced immense pressure, trying various methods. But you can''t use this method! Jin Caiwei gritted her teeth, wishing she could pretend this incident never happened. This has turned into a creepy legend! I definitely won''t dare next time! Mr. Shi promised earnestly, never expecting the issue to blow up this big. Chapter 1146 Chapter 1146: Chapter 1145: Forgotten Chapter 1146: Chapter 1145: Forgotten Jin Caiwei had not expected that after so much hassle, it was all due to her own clan''s foolish actions. How embarrassing it was. Behave yourself, if I hear any more tales about cursed Recording Orbs bringing misfortune in the black market, you''ll have me to answer to! Jin Caiwei glared fiercely at Stone Master. The Qiongqi Clan had never had a good reputation, having been reduced to one of the Four Evils, notoriously named Qiong Xiong. Now that the Recording Orb business was just taking off in the Cultivation World, if word about Stone Master''s actions got out, outsiders could only guess what malicious speculations would arise about the Qiongqi Clan. Forget it, forget it, Senior Caiwei, please calm down. Lu Yang quickly stepped forward to soothe Jin Caiwei, seeing that Little Tiger was genuinely infuriated, possibly enough to strike Stone Master at any moment. Stone Master, merely at the Golden Core Early Stage, certainly wouldn''t withstand a blow from Little Tiger. Look on the bright side, at least no one is using the Recording Orbs to cast Curse Techniques, right? The idea of the Recording Orb was Lu Yang''s creation, and regardless of his identity as the Young Sect Master and a Pillar State Minister, Lu Yang held favor with the entire Qiongqi Clan, and his words were highly effective on Jin Caiwei. Please, calm yourself, I assure you it will not happen again! Stone Master gave a forced smile, gratefully looking at Lu Yang. Alright, alright, let''s go. Jin Caiwei huffed angrily as she left Stone Master''s residence, transforming back into the Qiongqi totem. The women struggled to hold back their laughter, not daring to laugh for fear of provoking Little Tiger to scratch them. Western Paradise Temple, Mahavira Hall. The sleeping Buddha opened his eyes, showing a strange expression. Has something been changed? He stretched out his golden Buddha hand, and with a grasp in the void, a Dao Fruit, resembling condensed golden river water, appeared in his hand. He activated the Time Dao Fruit and stepped alone into the current of time, with infinite time swirling around him, like a moment yet also like an eternity. Strange, time has not retrospected, is it my misconception? Time Immortal paced back and forth in the Mahavira Hall, somewhat confused, though his intuition was not as accurate as Immortal Fairy''s, it rarely misled him. Immortal Fairy should be in the Seek Dao Sect, and Daoist Yun Zhi too. I''ll ask them. Time Immortal rose and flew towards the Seek Dao Sect. This was his first time leaving the Mahavira Hall in three hundred thousand years. Soybean Dynasty Ancestor Temple. Senior Caiwei, what do you think about filling the empty spaces in the temple walls with biscuits and then coating them with syrup? Yun Mengmeng cheerfully squatted next to Jin Caiwei in a corner. The previously sullen Jin Caiwei, having heard Yun Mengmeng''s suggestion, redirected her attention and started to think seriously. That is indeed a good idea, using syrup alone to fill the holes is a bit too sweet. Let''s go, let''s research what kind of biscuits would be suitable. Fairy, are you pondering some issue? Lu Yang noticed that Immortal Fairy had been frequently zoning out ever since she returned from Jin''an City. For instance, now Immortal Fairy sat on the bed with legs crossed, hands clasped, and brow furrowed, appearing to be deep in thought. Little Yang, why does this Immortal have such a poor memory at such a young age? I always feel like I''m forgetting something. What have you forgotten? Little Yang is really silly. If this Immortal knew what he had forgotten, how could it still be called forgetting? Actually, I also always feel like I forgot something, Lu Yang said, somewhat embarrassed. Do both the Fairy and the Junior Brother also feel like they''ve forgotten something? A chill voice arose beside Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy, startling Lu Yang into a shudder. Eldest Senior Sister! Lu Yang thought it would have been nice if Eldest Senior Sister had given a heads-up before arriving; it was quite frightening. Wait, too? Lu Yang noticed the word usage of Eldest Senior Sister. So you mean to say Eldest Senior Sister, you also forgot something? My intuition is seldom wrong, Time Immortal appeared in the Spiritual Space. After he had arrived at the Seek Dao Sect, he had only found Yun Zhi and hadn''t located the Immortal Fairy. Yun Zhi also sensed something unusual, so she and Time Immortal returned to Buddha Country. Did something happen? Lu Yang dropped his playful attitude and his expression turned serious. All four of them sensed something unusualCit likely couldn''t just be described as a mere illusion. Please, take a seat first. Immortal Fairy, being very polite, knew guests shouldn''t stand at home; thus, she conjured two beds for Miss Yun and Time Immortal to sit on. Then, she patted her own bed, gesturing for Lu Yang to sit beside her. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Time Immortal spoke first, Just now, while I was taking a nap in the Mahavira Hall, a thought suddenly emerged, unprovoked. I always felt like time underwent some unknown changes. Was it a time retrospection? Time Immortal shook his head, rejecting Lu Yang''s idea, No, I pushed the Time Dao Fruit with full power to check. The rivers of time flowed onward, with no signs of regression, meaning no time retrospection occurred. Besides, only the Time Dao Fruit is capable of time retrospection, not even a Dao Fruit Outline can do it. If it really happened, it could only be done by me. Originally, I thought it was an illusion, but I felt something was off, so I visited Daoist Yun Zhi. She mentioned that she seemed to have lost a patch of memory, but upon careful reflection, she found her memories were coherent and without any issues. Yun Zhi continued, I asked the Yingtian Immortal, Jiang Pingan, and Meng Junzi; none of the three noticed anything unusual. So, does this mean only the three senior folks and I sensed something is wrong? Lu Yang was astounded. Neither the Yingtian Immortal nor other Immortals had noticed, making the situation more serious than he had imagined. Though he was an Immortal, he was still somewhat weaker compared to a true Immortal. Probably his ability to sense something strange was due to living in the Spiritual Space with the Immortal Fairy. Did the hidden manipulator make a move? Lu Yang frowned. Now, there was only one explanation. This is the first time the hidden manipulator has truly made a move. Although the hidden manipulator had encountered the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord before, it did not seem like the full extent of the hidden manipulator''s capabilities. What exactly happened to make the hidden manipulator act? Under the pitch-black night, two Tribulation Cultivators concealed their aura and quietly approached a damp cave. Big brother, would we not better call it off? one of the Tribulation Cultivators whispered, always feeling uneasy. What''s there to fear? I''ve made inquiries. This Bone Layman is only at the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation, without any significant achievements, constantly hiding and not knowing what he''s messing with. With the prepared taking an unprepared victim, wouldn''t it be easy for us two in the Divinity Transformation Stage to deal with him? The timid Tribulation Cultivator clenched his teethCit was decided, he''d listen to his big brother! Both approached the damp cave, took out their Life-bound Magical Treasures, one being a bell and the other a cauldron. They crazily poured spiritual essence into these objects, instantly activating them. They both rushed into the cave, their expressions ferocious, as they shouted threateningly, Bone Layman, meet your demise! There''s no one here? The two Tribulation Cultivators looked at each other. The cave was spotlessly clean, not at all like anyone had ever lived there. Chapter 1147 – 1147 1146 One of the Behind–the Chapter 1147: Chapter 1146 One of the Behind-the-scenes Manipulator''s Methods Chapter 1147: Chapter 1146 One of the Behind-the-scenes Manipulator''s Methods Where is Bone Layman? The Life-bound Magical Treasures of the two Tribulation Cultivators activated, but they lost their target. They had been worried about being detected by Bone Layman and didn''t dare to use their Spiritual Sense to probe, and now, after all the trouble, they didn''t know where the person had gone. Big brother, is your information accurate? Of course it''s accurate, Bone Layman was definitely here before! Big brother asserted confidently, his source of information was absolutely reliable, It seems he has moved locations! If he''s not here, then he''s not here. Let''s go, big brother. The little brother had a chilling feeling, regardless of whether Bone Layman had been here before, he found the place to be eerily strange. Although they were Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators, they were far from invincible, and there were many unknowns in the world; the more you know, the faster you died. Big brother, skeptical of superstitions, explored the cave inside and out, and couldn''t find a single trace; he couldn''t help but curse, Damn it, cleaned up so thoroughly, nothing left behind, let''s just go. On the way back, the little brother saw that big brother was in low spirits and kindly tried to cheer him up, Big brother, let''s think positively. It''s lucky that Bone Layman wasn''t here. If he had been, with his curse techniques and other wicked methods, we would have fallen right there. Even though they were both Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators and numerically had the advantage, it didn''t necessarily decide the outcome. For example, people like Lu Yang, who had extraordinary talents and could fight above their level, or those Cultivators who mastered unusual magic skills like time or causality. Big brother waved his hand impatiently, Get lost, you''re just trying to comfort me. Curse techniques, those aren''t so easy to come by. Spiritual Space. Lu Yang pondered for a moment, then looked up and asked, Time Immortal, who is stronger between you and Senior Ying Tian? The Time Immortal was taken aback, then quickly understood Lu Yang''s meaning, and said with an odd expression, Although I always say I''m stronger than the three of them, when it really comes down to understanding the Dao Fruit, Ying Tian and I aren''t much different. Are you saying Immortal Fairy and Daoist Yun Zhi sensed something because they are strong enough, and I sensed something because this matter is related to ''time''? Lu Yang nodded, That''s what I mean. To understand the root of this matter, the first thing was to find the differences between Eldest Senior Sister, the Fairy, and the Time Immortal. And the biggest difference was that the Time Immortal wasn''t strong enough. Since the Time Immortal wasn''t strong enough but still sensed the change, while Ying Tian Immortal and others didn''t, it suggested that the problem lay with time. The Time Immortal was about to nod, then suddenly realized something was off, Wait, didn''t you also sense something vaguely? Although you''re an Immortal Body, you''re not stronger than me. Lu Yang frankly admitted, I have the blessing of Immortal Fairy. The Time Immortal: Lu Yang then remembered another thing, And Time Immortal, you were ambushed at the end of the Fire Dynasty, and you suspect that the unseen hand''s ability is related to time, right? Yes, that''s what I think. The Time Immortal continued, I''ve checked with Time Dao Fruit, and there was no occurrence of time reversal, which means it wasn''t time reversal. The Time Immortal had great confidence in his Dao Fruit; no matter how powerful the unseen hand was, it couldn''t have tampered with it and still deceived him. Having said that, the Time Immortal stood up, hands behind his back, and circled the three, his thoughts somewhat stuck. Related to time, yet not time reversal, yet feeling like something was forgotten, what exactly was the method used by the unseen hand? Maybe what Zuo Shi Immortal saw in the past is also related to the method used by the unseen hand now, Lu Yang murmured to himself. Hearing Lu Yang''s murmuring, the Time Immortal suddenly stopped walking, his eyes lighting up, Wait, could it be What is it? Time line! The unseen hand can manipulate the time line! Time line? Yun Zhi repeated, a term she had never heard before. Lu Yang had actually meant to guess the time line, but he wasn''t sure if the Time Immortal would describe the phenomenon as time line, hence he hinted through murmuring. The Time Immortal squatted on the ground and used a branch to draw a straight line with no beginning or end. This line represents time. He could have demonstrated with magic skills, but his true form being the Firmament Tree, he preferred to use branches to draw and explain principles, it was in his nature. He then selected a point on the line, This is the present. Using this point as the starting point, he drew a semicircle back towards the past, This is called Time Retrospection. The other end of the semicircle where it meets the time line is the ''past''. Tang Chuanwu was just in this situation; after he went back to the past and did something, the future would change. The Time Immortal erased the line from past to future and drew a new line from the past, slightly deviating from the original future. After changing the future, the original future disappears; this is the fundamental principle of Time Retrospection. The Time Immortal then pointed at the time point representing the past, with an unprecedentedly solemn tone, I suspect the unseen hand''s method is to change the past directly without going through Time Retrospection, causing the future to change! That''s why Immortal Fairy and Daoist Yun Zhi experienced the phenomenon of feeling like they forgot something! Lu''s words reminded me, do you still remember the past that Zuo Shi Immortal saw? Our four personalities changed significantly, and Immortal Fairy alone deduced the path to becoming immortal through Dao Fruit. Maybe this is a false world line created by the unseen hand, deliberately shown to Zuo Shi Immortal! Yes, it all makes sense this way! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Time Immortal grew more excited as he spoke, and after four hundred thousand years, he was finally able to confirm one of the unseen hand''s methods, or at least one of them. No, I can''t conclude so recklessly, maybe there''s something I haven''t guessed yet. The Time Immortal quickly calmed down again; the assassination three hundred thousand years ago made him cautious, and the unseen hand still had many mysteries unexplained, making rash conclusions could lead them further astray on the wrong path. Still lacking proof of the method. And the abilities of Time Dao Fruit couldn''t verify it. Seeing the atmosphere turn somewhat awkward, with the Time Immortal remaining silent, Eldest Senior Sister and Immortal Fairy also not speaking, pondering methods, Lu Yang cautiously raised his hand to make his presence felt. Maybe I have a way. What way do you have? The Time Immortal was very surprised; he couldn''t think of a way to prove it, and you have one? Eldest Senior Sister and Immortal Fairy also looked towards Lu Yang, wanting to know his method. Being watched by them, especially with Eldest Senior Sister and Immortal Fairy''s eyes seemingly revealing unreasonable trust and expectation, put a lot of pressure on Lu Yang. Maybe, I just mean maybe, I''ve never tried it. I can predict the future. Chapter 1148 Chapter 1148: Chapter 1147: An Impossible Future Chapter 1148: Chapter 1147: An Impossible Future Predict the future? Time Immortal showed a look of disappointment. He had thought Lu Yang might come up with an unexpected method, but it turned out to be just predicting the future. What was prediction of the future as a proof of ability? He was capable of that too. Not only could he do it, but he had also taught Fairy Eternity, although Fairy Eternity had no talent in this area and could only predict the weather. Oh, right! Little Yang, you can predict the future! Fairy Eternity excitedly patted Lu Yang''s shoulder, This Immortal knew Little Yang had skills! Yun Zhi also showed a knowing smile; that''s right, her Junior Brother had this trick up his sleeve. Time Immortal noticed the reactions of Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi, feeling a sense of absurdity. Was predicting the future really such an effective method? Time Immortal may not know this, but my prediction of the future is slightly different from yours. My prediction of the future is able to foresee a future that will not come to pass. Time Immortal was full of question marks. How could his prediction of the future be different from his own? Lu Yang had learned predicting the future from Fairy Eternity. After mastering it, when performing his magic skill, in the predicted future, he saw himself indulging in food and drink all day, shirking responsibilities, with Eldest Senior Sister patting his back and saying she would support him in the future. To verify the results of his cultivation, in reality, he told Eldest Senior Sister he would indulge in such a lifestyle, which enraged her so much that it almost led to a life-threatening crisis for him. Since then, Lu Yang knew how inaccurate his predict the future wasCit always showed impossibilities! Performing it in Spiritual Space might not be very effective. It has to be done outside, said Lu Yang. While his physical form was an Immortal Body, his Soul Body was not. Naturally, the higher the realm one was in when performing magic spells, the better the effects. Lu Yang''s consciousness left the Spiritual Space and walked out of the Ancestral Temple. Second-in-command, are you going out? Yun Mengmeng and Jin Caiwei were each carrying a shovel at the temple gate, digging a hole, presumably for some reason. Yun Zhi and Time Immortal went straight to Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space; the others didn''t know about their visit. Oh, just stepping out for a bit. I won''t go far. Remember to come back for dinner. Alright. Lu Yang didn''t go far, arriving at an endless desert where even experienced caravan traders would not cross, as it was easy to lose one''s way. Lu Yang chanted solemn ancient words, his middle finger and index finger joined together, and he shouted, Predict the future! This was a technique he had learned during the Foundation Establishment Stage; now, upon performing it again, it was naturally extraordinary. Black rivers spread out from under his feet, and droplets transformed into fragments of time, appearing before Lu Yang''s eyes: Fairy, from now on, I am yours! Ah? Really? Do you want to ascend the throne now? Yes, I''ll obey everything you say, Fairy! Lu Yang abandoned his pride, becoming Fairy Eternity''s man, ascending the throne in the Ancestral Temple. Chief of Staff Yun Mengmeng busily oversaw the inauguration ceremony while Historian Qinghe recorded the event. The three Great Generals returned to their original forms, howling to the sky to display their might. Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity both sat on the Emperor''s Chair, with many ladies coming to the Ancestral Temple, kneeling before Lu Yang in unison, shouting His Majesty. Lu Yang accepted the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit bestowed by Fairy Eternity, becoming the true Second-in-command and a Semi-Immortal, completely obedient to the Fairy, while Fairy Eternity was delighted all day long, her mouth never closing from so much smiling. Yun Zhi and Time Immortal silently turned their heads to look at Lu Yang with indescribable expressions in their eyes. Lu Yang coughed into his fist twice, Ahem, this is one of the futures that won''t happen. Don''t overthink it; let''s look at other fragments. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sir, I wish to leave for a bit. In the Ancestral Temple, Qinghe seemed to have thought of something, and, after bidding farewell to Fairy Eternity, vanished without a trace. Indistinctly, Qinghe was heard muttering something about a river before she left. When Lu Yang and the others returned to the Seek Dao Sect, they saw Qinghe and Eldest Senior Sister standing at the front gates of the sect. Lu Yang didn''t quite understand why Qinghe, after leaving the Ancestral Temple, had come back to the Seek Dao Sect or why she was standing with Eldest Senior Sister. Upon seeing Fairy Eternity, Eldest Senior Sister''s eyes were unusually anxious, unsure of what had transpired. Enough, this segment doesn''t provide any clues; let''s look at the other segments. Saying this, Eldest Senior Sister quietly blocked one of the futures that could not possibly occur, preventing anyone from further indulging their curiosity. Inside the Ancestral Temple, Lu Yang sat cross-legged on a lotus flower, contemplating heaven and earth and the rules, when suddenly a thought struck him, Hey, Fairy, since the Time Immortal can use the Power of Faith to shape an Immortal Body, as an Immortal, can you do it too? Is it possible or not? When asked this question, Fairy Eternity looked panicked, glancing left and right, unable to meet Lu Yang''s gaze. Let''s just try and see. Lu Yang encouraged, feeling it would be great if he could help the Fairy regain her Immortal Body. Fairy Eternity stood above the Ancestral Temple, wrapped in the boundless Power of Faith, which helped her condense a perfect Immortal Body identical to her original one. Fairy, congratulations! Lu Yang, beaming with joy, ascended to the sky to applaud and congratulate her. How can it really be successful? Fairy Eternity was tearfully pleading, her eyes brimming with tears. I don''t want this, I want to live in Little Yang''s Spiritual Space! Everyone looked together at Fairy Eternity, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. This, this segment isn''t worth watching, it''s too far-fetched to be true! Fairy Eternity hurriedly blocked this future. It''s just like when you, Little Yang, saw that Miss Yun wanted to raise you. It''s a very false future; let''s watch the next segment! Time Immortal was breaking a cold sweat, feeling that he might have glimpsed some dire secrets. If the next segment didn''t include him, that would be hard to explain. The next one must be about me. Wait, that''s not right, aren''t we here to verify the methods of the hidden antagonist? You can''t use this method, either! Jin Caiwei said through gritted teeth, You''ve turned into a ghost story! What ghost story? Mr. Shi was startled. At the black market, they''re saying that a female ghost appears in the Recording Orb, and whoever sees the female ghost will suffer misfortune! So you''re talking about that story; I didn''t start that one, Mr. Shi quickly disassociated himself. The segment disappeared. This is it! Lu Yang pointed excitedly at this segment. Huh? Why? Fairy Eternity didn''t understand, Is it because the Qiongqi Clan youngster''s response was different from what we have seen? Yun Zhi also agreed with Junior Brother''s point of view and explained, It''s because this segment is the shortest among all segments, so short it''s practically nonsensical. The other segments depict a timeframe of at least several days, but this segment is just a few lines of dialogue. Although Junior Brother cast the future prediction with an Immortal Body, he is still only at the ''Magic Spells stage'' and not yet at the ''Dao Fruit level''; the hidden antagonist surely uses the Dao Fruit to modify time points. Therefore, Junior Brother cannot show a complete timeline that has been modified. Conversely, among all the impossible future segments, only the shortest one has been modified by the hidden antagonist. This confirms that one of the hidden antagonist''s abilities is indeed to modify time lines. Chapter 1149 Chapter 1149: Chapter 1148: Modifying the Constraints of the Timeline Chapter 1149: Chapter 1148: Modifying the Constraints of the Timeline Was it really about altering the timeline? Such a troublesome ability, the Time Immortal frowned. This ability was truly indefensible. And that''s just one of the abilities, Lu Yang said, The Fairy''s downfall should be unrelated to the alteration of the timeline. How so? Is it because when the Immortal Fairy fell, the world forgot about her, but the four of us still remember? If it''s about altering the timeline, shouldn''t the four of us be unable to remember her as well? Not just for that reason. From what has been shown so far, the mysterious manipulator behind the scenes does not alter the timeline at will. During the ten thousand years from the disappearance of the Immortal Fairy to the fall of the Fire Dynasty, he did not alter the timeline to one where the ''Four Ancient Immortals'' did not exist, which suggests that there are restrictions on altering the timeline. As for what those restrictions are, it''s still unknown; it could be that they cannot erase beings that are too powerful or they cannot modify time nodes that are too far apart. If even the Four Ancient Immortals could not be erased, how could the Immortal Fairy be erased? How did you conclude that time nodes too far apart cannot be modified? The Immortal Fairy was a bit confused. Let me give you a simple example. What would be the easiest way for the manipulator behind the scenes to erase the Yingtian Immortal by altering the timeline? Senior Ying Tian was once buried as a sacrificial offering and later escaped. The easiest way would be to alter the timeline to prevent his escape, making him die in the tomb. But the manipulator behind the scenes didn''t do that. That''s why I said that the manipulator behind the scenes probably can''t modify time nodes that are too far apart. As for why the manipulator behind the scenes can alter the timeline, I suspect it''s due to the ability of the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit to reverse cause and effect. Everyone nodded; Lu Yang''s counterstrategy was quite reasonable. However, I still haven''t figured out why the manipulator behind the scenes would want to alter the timeline this time. Lu Yang''s gaze fell on the segment of time involving Jin Caiwei and Mr. Shi. Jin Cuoshi, are you sure the bizarre legends in the black market originated with you? Lu Yang once again found Mr. Shi, causing him to tremble with fear. Although he didn''t know Lu Yang''s identity, the fact that he could even calm a furious ancestor spoke volumes of the terrifying presence he was. It really was me. Mr. Shi shook like a sieve. Wasn''t this matter already in the past? Why was it being brought up again? Lu Yang was certain Mr. Shi was not lying. He had also visited the black market; the bizarre legends there were exactly the same as Mr. Shi''s actions. However, in the original timeline, Mr. Shi had denied this, meaning the original bizarre legends of the black market weren''t his doing, but someone else''s, and the manipulator behind the scenes wanted to conceal this person. Had the manipulator behind the scenes transferred the cause onto Mr. Shi? Are these bizarre legends only present in this city, or do they exist in other cities as well? Of course not, Mr. Shi said confidently. He used the Recording Orb to hide a female ghost to boost the sales of the Recording Orb. He wasn''t in charge of other cities; boosting the sales of the Recording Orb in other cities had nothing to do with him. Lu Yang lowered his head in thought, then shook his head with a sigh. It seemed he really couldn''t ask anything more; the current clues could only lead to this point. Plus, if he truly could deduce the hidden matters the manipulator behind the scenes wanted to conceal, he feared the manipulator would continue to alter the timeline. Unable to trace the next step in the clues, there was no need for Yun Zhi and the Time Immortal to stay any longer. Junior Brother, you must cultivate diligently and strive to reach the Body Integration Realm soon, Yun Zhi advised before leaving, her cold eyes darting back and forth between Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy, somewhat worried that her Junior Brother might one day succumb to temptation and join the Immortal Fairy. But since the Junior Brother in the impossible future had joined the Immortal Fairy, that meant this future wouldn''t happenright? Use methods like predicting the future sparingly, Yun Zhi cautioned again, fearing her Junior Brother''s curiosity might lead him to watch the blocked segments. Alright! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then I''ll be leaving too; if you encounter any difficulties in the Buddha Country, feel free to seek me out, the Time Immortal said, not having known until now that Lu Yang had come to the Buddha Country. After Yun Zhi and the Time Immortal left, Lu Yang returned to the Ancestral Temple. At the entrance of the Ancestral Temple, Yun Mengmeng and Jin Caiwei were planting trees, with dirt on their faces, probably from the planting. This way, we can cultivate the Immortal Spirit Fruit. How amazing, Yun Mengmeng was learning how to cultivate the Immortal Spirit Fruit from Jin Caiwei. Definitely, that''s how I cultivate the plane Spirit Fruit. I just wonder what it would taste like to add the Immortal Spirit Fruit to cookies. Second-in-command, you''re back! Yun Mengmeng looked up, saw Lu Yang returning, and happily wiped the dirt from her face with her arm, smearing it more. I''m back. Just now my Time Magic had some advancement, but this Ancestral Temple is too small for proper casting, so I had to step out for a while, Lu Yang boasted casually. Time Magic, that''s amazing! Yun Mengmeng was astounded, having never seen Time Magic in her life. Sitting on the Lotus Platform of the Ancestral Temple, Lu Yang''s thoughts were a mess, continuously recalling the impossible futures he had seen. Fairy, can you really not use the Power of Faith to gather an Immortal Body? Sh-shouldn''t be able to? The Immortal Fairy''s eyes darted anxiously. What to do, what to do, she was not good at lying. Right, Little Lotus, come here for a moment. Inspiration struck the Immortal Fairy, and she called Qinghe in from outside the Ancestral Temple. Greetings, my lord. Qinghe flicked her sleeves, curling them around her arms, slightly bending her body, hands overlapped blocking her face, demonstrating that the holy face should not be seen. Just now, Little Yang said that I could use the Power of Faith to gather an Immortal Body. Little Lotus, you are most proficient with the Power of Faith, what do you think? Qinghe''s eyes brightened, and she couldn''t hide the smile on her face. Had the lord finally come to her senses, about to leave Lu Yang? Reporting to my lord, of course it is possible Hmm? The Immortal Fairy questioned with a nasal tone. Is it possible? Qinghe hesitated, unsure of her lord''s intentions. Having served the Immortal Fairy for so long, she hadn''t encountered this type of situation before. I''m asking you. The Immortal Fairy avoided Lu Yang''s gaze and made faces at Qinghe. Of course it is not possible, Qinghe stated seriously. The lord''s Immortal Body is noble beyond words. Even a glance is an affront, let alone using the Power of Faith, which would defile the lord''s precious body. Lu Guozhu, refrain from mentioning this matter again! Really? It''s not possible? Lu Yang looked at Qinghe skeptically, Qinghe, you seem to be in a bad mood? He had a feeling that Qinghe was holding back tears while speaking. Qinghe swallowed hard, determined not to show weakness in front of Lu Yang: No, I''m not in a bad mood. I just feel sad thinking that the lord can''t gather an Immortal Body. Chapter 1150 Chapter 1150: Chapter 1149: Yun Mengmeng''s Weapon Chapter 1150: Chapter 1149: Yun Mengmeng''s Weapon Lu Yang''s heart was kind, and he could tell that Qinghe was putting on a brave face. Although the two of them were in competition, they were both servants of the same master, so there was no need for their relationship to be so tense. He offered her some comforting words, but it seemed to make Senior Qinghe even sadder. The depth of a servant''s devotion, seeing only the Immortal Soul of the Fairy left, made Lu Yang sigh with emotion. He had never experienced such feelings himself; he had known the Fairy from the first day only as an Immortal Soul and had grown accustomed to it. Lu Yang was always honest; unless he had experienced something himself, he wouldn''t say something like Senior Qinghe, I understand you. It seemed that it was best for the Fairy to stay in the Spiritual Space from now on, and he wouldn''t mention the matter of condensing an Immortal Body to Senior Qinghe anymore, to avoid bringing up painful memories. It really is an impossible future after all, Lu Yang said, feeling that he was perhaps thinking too much. Chief Housekeeper, Second-in-command, look, this is the Spirit Fruit I cultivated using the method taught by Senior Caiwei! Yun Mengmeng brushed past Qinghe and ran up to Lu Yang, opening her small hands to reveal several light golden fruits. What are these? Lu Yang looked at the items, which resembled Immortal Fruits. Immortal Spirit Fruits, cultivated from the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! That''s quite the novelty; let me try it. Without waiting for Yun Mengmeng to stop him, Lu Yang put an Immortal Spirit Fruit into his mouth. It''s so hard! Lu Yang bit down and almost chipped a tooth. Even though he hadn''t used his full strength, he was still in an Immortal Body. Was it supposed to be this hard to eat fruit? The fruit isn''t ripe yet, said Immortal Fairy, who had often cultivated Spirit Fruits and Immortal Fruits before. No problem, no problem, there''s a use for unripe fruits too. With that, Yun Mengmeng showed Lu Yang, picking up a Spirit Fruit and giving a heave as she threw it into the distance, creating a deep pit. Yun Mengmeng made a fetching gesture, and the Spirit Fruit flew back, unscathed. I discovered that unripe Immortal Spirit Fruits make great weapons! Yun Mengmeng proudly showed off the several Spirit Fruits she held. From today onwards, she too was a Cultivator with a weapon, no longer just using her hands and feet as before. The Immortal Fairy nodded in satisfaction, worthy of being the Third Boss: Not bad, you have a bit of my, ahem, youthful vigorCno, that''s not quite right The Immortal Fairy meant to say she had a semblance of her own youthful elegance, but wouldn''t that imply she herself was no longer young? Anyway, you''ve got some of my flair now, but it''s still not quite enough. The Immortal Fairy controlled a Spirit Fruit, whooshed it out with a throw, and with a bang, the Spirit Fruit exploded, sending up a tower of air a hundred feet high, far surpassing the previous power, then she made a fetching gesture, and the Spirit Fruit flew back. Lu Yang was astounded: The Spirit Fruit can explode? Hands clasped behind her back and chin lifted slightly, the Immortal Fairy tried to assume the air of a grandmaster: Of course, the Immortal Spirit Fruits are products of the Immortal Lineage, and do we of the Immortal Lineage have any that can''t Self-Detonate? Lu Yang reflected silently; no wonder Senior Qinghe hadn''t joined the Immortal LineageCshe certainly hadn''t reached the qualifications for it. Although the explosion''s power can''t compare with our own Self-Detonation, it can still be quite impressive. The Immortal Fairy instructed Yun Mengmeng on the finer points, and she quickly learned, playing joyfully. Yun Mengmeng felt that Xiao Zhi was really good to her. If Xiao Zhi hadn''t introduced her to the Immortal Lineage, she''d still be trying to figure out how to use the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. As spring went and autumn came, time quickly advanced to dinner time. Yun Mengmeng had baked various flavored cookies for everyone to taste, humbly accepting their praise. They''re not as good as you all say, it''s all thanks to the Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command''s guidance. After dinner, Lu Yang sensed a figure stumbling toward them from not far away. He pondered for a moment; the existence of the Ancestral Temple should not be disclosed to outsiders, but it looked as if the person was in danger. Considering that saving a life is more meritorious than constructing a seven-storied pagoda, he decided it was best to help. There''s a temple Yue Changhe had traveled a long way and his spirit was nearly at its limit. Although it was strange to find a temple in the wilderness, he could not afford to care about that nowCas long as there was a place to rest, it was enough. Soybean Temple. Strangely enough, the moment he stepped into the temple, he smelled an overwhelming fragrance. The scent restored some of his strength, but it was fleeting and soon disappeared without a trace. Thank you to all the Bodhisattvas, Yue Changhe will stay here for the night. Yue Changhe bowed to each statue and only when he raised his head did he notice something odd about the Bodhisattvas'' form. It seemed like they were eating biscuits. Yue Changhe didn''t want to ponder too much. He took an elixir and quickly fell asleep leaning against a pillar. I''ve found you! The harsh voice startled Yue Changhe to his feet. Outside the temple, an eagle landed and with a shake, transformed into a man with eagle-like eyes. You''re indeed here! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A burly monk with a fierce and menacing appearance entered the ancestral temple, his face covered with thick flesh and a long scar that stretched from his right eye to the corner of his mouth. Yue Changhe, you possess both Human race and Demon race bloodlines, truly a rarity, come back with me! The eagle-eyed man sneered maliciously, delighted at having finally caught up after a long pursuit. He should rightly come back with this poor monk! asserted the burly monk with a cold laugh, unyielding and threatening in his gaze. Yue Changhe knew his strength was limited and that he was no match for either of these two. But what of it? He was not one to admit defeat! Dream on if you think I''ll go back with you! Stubborn fool! The eagle-eyed man reached out with his talon to grab, and the burly monk also made his move. Already exhausted, Yue Changhe quickly fell after a few exchanges and lay there, barely hanging on to life. Yue Changhe, make your choice, will you stand with the Demon race or the Human race! The eagle-eyed man pressed down on Yue Changhe, giving him no chance to fight back. With a wry smile, Yue Changhe looked up at the monk and Eagle Demon chasing him, Just because my father is from the Demon race and my mother is from the Human race, you two are after me? Be it Human race or Demon race, do you think I wished for this mixed bloodline! Spare me the nonsense, make your choice! The burly monk said impatiently. You must choose today! The eagle-eyed man also demanded sternly. Hah, Human race bloodline, Demon race bloodline, is bloodline really that important? A profound and deep Buddhist chant surrounded the temple, as if one had been transported to a land of purity. The temple''s central Buddha statue opened its eyes as if it had come to life, something the burly monk had never heard of in all his years of chanting scriptures! Worldly Venerable Lu Yang shook his head, the depth of his voice as though several people were speaking at once, This poor monk did not wish to appear in this world, but since the three benefactors have entered my temple and have a dispute, naturally I must see it. Lu Yang looked down at the three men, his eyes filled with compassionate sorrow, Strife between the Human and Demon races has existed since ancient times. The endless conflict and bloodshed have seen the fall of many bright and gifted beingsCtruly a tragedy. Human beings are considered the leaders of all creatures, and the Demon race also has its True Immortals. There is no distinction between bloodlinesCwhy must you insist on making such clear-cut divisions? The burly monk stuttered in explanation, But Worldly Venerable, this man has caused trouble, we need to determine whether he is a person from the Demon Nation or from Buddha''s Country. If he belongs to the Demon Nation, then let this eagle take him away; if he is a person from Buddha''s Country, then I will take him away. Lu Yang: Senior Suiyue, can we discuss performing a Time Retrospection? Chapter 1151 Chapter 1151: Chapter 1150 The Worldly Venerable Observes the Future Chapter 1151: Chapter 1150 The Worldly Venerable Observes the Future What, you were constables this whole time? Yue Changhe was taken aback. I always thought you were hunting me down because I carry the bloodlines of both the Human race and the Demon race. The two powerful forces you represent must have valued the rarity of my bloodline so much that you were sent to capture me and subject me to inhuman experiments, or to use me as a pivot in the relationship between the Human race and the Demon race. Originally, when Yue Changhe saw the man with the eagle eyes and the hulking monk approaching fiercely, demanding to know whether he was from the Human race or the Demon race and insisting he make a choice, he knew they meant business, so he ran for his life. The man with the eagle eyes hissed, It seems your understanding isn''t exactly wrong. Lu Yang nodded secretly; he had thought the same and had stepped forward intending to say a few words to smooth things over. But there was no need for Yue Changhe with his small frame to be the pivot between the two races; the pivot now was the East Sea Economic Alliance between Great Xia, Buddha Country, Demon Territory, and the East Sea. Back when he was still recovering in bed, he had been a witness to the alliance treaty discussed by Emperor Xia, Zhu Tian, and Ao Ling. After learning of the treaty, the Buddha Country took the initiative to join. Nonsense, I explained the reason when I first saw you; you''re evading arrest! the big monk shouted angrily. He had crossed nearly half of the Buddha Country in pursuit of Yue Changhe and had even worn through two pairs of cloth shoes. Even he was losing his temper. You clearly said you were taking me to Western Heaven! What I said was that I would take you to the Western Paradise Temple. It was you who ran off before I could finish explaining! Yue Changhe scratched his head awkwardly; it wasn''t his fault they had chosen such a misleading name for their temple. Wait, that''s still not right. What crime did I commit for you to capture me? You kidnapped the little princess of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan, and you still deny it? I kidnapped that little girl? Yue Changhe''s eyes widened, his face expressing an I knew you bald-headed monks had it in for me look. He wasn''t afraid to confront the big monk since the living Buddha was present. It was that little girl who snuck out of her clan herself, ran all the way from the Demon Territory to the Buddha Country. When she left, she didn''t even carry a single Spirit Stone. If I hadn''t found her, she might have starved to death. That little girl is really hard to please; she eats nothing but delicacies from the mountains and the sea. She nearly made me go broke. Later, she told me she was the little princess of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan and asked me to take her back. She said she would pay me back tenfold or a hundredfold. The thing is, my parents secretly gave birth to me, so I''m not officially registered. I couldn''t leave the Buddha Country through proper channels. So, I had the little girl write to her family herself, asking them to send someone to pick her up quickly. The man with the eagle eyes showed an intrigued expression: Did you see what the Nine-tailed Fox Clan''s little princess wrote in her letter? No, why? As long as the Nine-tailed Fox people took her away, that''s all that mattered. The man with the eagle eyes took out a letter to show everyone. The writing was childish and crooked: Mommy and Daddy, I''m living at a big brother''s home in Buddha Country, and I am safe. The big brother said he''s ''black-something,'' has a special identity, and can''t leave Buddha Country. He asked me to write to you to take me home. Oh, and when you come, bring lots and lots of Spirit Stones. wait, so the Nine-tailed Fox Clan thought I had kidnapped that little girl? Why didn''t they do anything when they came to pick her up?! Yue Changhe was astonished; the Nine-tailed Foxes were a major clan in the Demon Territory, they could crush him with a single fingertip. The eagle-eyed man put away the letter and seriously said, Initially, when the Nine-tailed Fox Clan took in the little princess, they thought about taking action against you since your strength was too low. But upon reflection, considering your low cultivation level, you surely weren''t the main culprit. Perhaps there was an ambush around, so they took the money and hurriedly concluded the affair. Didn''t that little girl properly explain to her family? Yue Changhe gritted his teeth in anger, resolving to thoroughly discipline that little wench when he saw her again! It is said that the little princess awakened her second tail on the way back and has been in a deep slumber ever since, yet to awaken, the eagle-eyed man''s tone grew stranger as he spoke, suggesting that what Yue Changhe said might not be false. Lu Yang had heard of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan. The foxes in the clan were not born with nine tails; rather, they awakened them gradually. The more tails one awakened, the higher their status in the Fox Clan. There were three methods of awakening: one was innate talent, where one would naturally awaken once they reached a certain age; another was external interference, such as consuming Heaven and Earth Treasures or undergoing the Fox Clan''s trials; and the third was a change in one''s mind state, such as experiencing the blossoming of first love. Little Changhe, so you are here. An old, decrepit voice reached everyone''s ears. A hunched-old man appeared in the temple, leaning on a cane. Aside from Immortal Fairy, Lu Yang, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Qinghe, Jin Caiwei, and Yun Mengmeng, no one knew how the hunched elder had appeared. The elder ignored the crowd, strolling leisurely in the Ancestral Temple as he circled around Yue Changhe, sighing wistfully, The resemblance is uncanny. He looks just like young Yue Fang did back in the day. Yue Changhe was on high alert, staring fixedly at the old man, poised to attack at any moment as he slowly uttered two words, Grandfather. If you hand over the jade pendant your father left you, considering you have called me ''Grandfather'', I might overlook the filthy human blood flowing in your veins and spare your life. Spare my life? Yue Changhe scoffed. You killed my father over that jade pendant, and now you think you can let me live! The hunched elder shook his head in disappointment, You''re as stubborn as your father. Having had a streak of fortune, you no longer put our clan in your eyes. You fell in love with a human woman and sullied the bloodline of our mighty race. Humans are the leaders of all spirits, and the Demon Race also has its True Immortals. There is no superiority or inferiority in bloodline The echo of Lu Yang''s previous words reverberated in the temple, startling the eagle-eyed man and the Great Monk. It turned out that when the Worldly Venerable uttered those words, he wasn''t addressing them, but rather the hunched elder. To overlook the past and predict the futureCis this a glimpse of the Venerate''s extraordinary power? Who is speaking! The hunched elder''s skin crawled as he could not pinpoint the source of the voice. Daring to fool around before me, utterly ignorant of life and death! The elder erupted in rage, unleashing the imposing pressure of Combined Great Ability. His race was born with immense strength; few cultivators of the same level could match his power! Goodness, Benefactor, to kill your own offspring is truly devoid of all conscience. Lu Yang extended a finger, placing it on the hunched elder''s forehead. The elder remained immovable. In the elder''s eyes, that was not merely a finger, but rather the sky collapsing, smashing the temple and ruthlessly crushing him. My dear grandson, so you were hiding here. You really gave your grandfather quite the search. A ghastly voice drifted in as another figure appeared in the Ancestral Temple. Hand over the cultivation technique your mother left you, and I can leave you with an intact corpse to avoid ending up with no remains, just like your mother. The eagle-eyed man and the Great Monk simultaneously recalled the first thing Lu Yang said when he appeared: Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The monk was unwilling to reveal himself to the world, but seeing as three benefactors have entered the temple with a dispute, it was only right for the monk to intervene. Could it be that the Worldly Venerable was not referring to the three of them, but rather to Yue Changhe and his paternal and maternal grandfathers?! Chapter 1152 Chapter 1152: Chapter 1151: Buddha Says It''s Ineffable Chapter 1152: Chapter 1151: Buddha Says It''s Ineffable Yue Changhe''s grandfather soon followed in his father''s footsteps; the two men stood side by side, motionless, like a pair of statues. These two had blood on their hands, and the monk and the eagle-eyed man, receiving one each, captured them to settle the matters, making the journey worthwhile. Considering how ruthless these two elderly men appeared, it was likely they had committed more than one or two crimes. At first, when the monk and the eagle-eyed man met Lu Yang, calling him Worldly Venerable was just politeness, but as things developed, they truly believed Lu Yang was the Worldly Venerable. With an ability to predict the future and never denying the title of Worldly Venerable, it seemed he might indeed be the true Worldly Venerable! Even if he wasn''t, he must be a supreme being closely related to the Worldly Venerable. Thinking of this, the monk trembled with excitement, never dreaming he would one day meet the Worldly Venerable. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that Yue Changhe''s relatives kept coming one after another to cause troubleCsuch good people. Had he inadvertently grown to the extent that he could solve problems without the help of an Immortal? Kneeling on the ground, Yue Changhe bowed reverently to the Worldly Venerable and asked sincerely, Worldly Venerable, what exactly is inside this jade pendant? The Worldly Venerable smiled inscrutably and replied, Indescribable. Yue Changhe looked up and met the Worldly Venerable''s weathered gaze. His heart trembled, feeling as if he had grasped the meaning, yet understood nothing at all. In that moment, Yue Changhe felt profoundly fortunate; he understood that his fate with the Worldly Venerable was complete. If the Worldly Venerable were to reveal anything further, it might damage his own destiny. Having the Worldly Venerable enlighten him and handle his two major enemies was already an enormous stroke of fate; he dared not ask for more. In fact, Lu Yang had recognized at a glance that the jade pendant was a legacy left by a Crossing Tribulation CultivatorCit was quite a decent artifact. However, stating some things too clearly would strip them of their mystique. Brother Eagle, when you''re free, come to Buddha Country. I''ll treat you to mush, the monk said as he bid farewell to the eagle-eyed man at the border. Thinking of the taste of mush, the eagle-eyed man hastily waved his hand, No thanks, no thanks. Better you come to Demon Nation, and I''ll treat you. The monk took Yue Changhe''s grandfather to Western Paradise Temple, confirmed his identity, and then immediately reported the matter concerning Soybean Temple, until even Abbot Ming Yu was informed. What, the Worldly Venerable has appeared and is well-versed in time? Master Ming Yu''s first thought was that this was the act of Sui Yue Venerable; however, he quickly realized that was unlikely since the Venerable acted discretely and wouldn''t let news spread. In Mahavira Hall, Sui Yue Venerable listened to Master Ming Yu''s report, his expression strange, and after holding back for a while, eight words burst forth. An old acquaintance''s deed, let him be. After all, Lu Yang could be considered a Future Buddha, so calling him the Worldly Venerable wasn''t wrong. Originally, the incident of Soybean Temple only spread among a few nearby cities, but ever since Western Paradise Temple received the news, the legend of Soybean Temple silently spread throughout Buddha Country. As more and more people learned of the existence of Soybean Temple, Lu Yang was pleased to set a rule that allowed Soybean Temple to appear randomly anywhere in Buddha Country, thus adding an extra layer of mystery. It was all up to chance whether people would encounter Soybean Temple. Although only a very few had ever entered Soybean Temple, everyone who came out had gained a tremendous opportunityCeven Integration Period Cultivators benefited greatly, saying they had glimpsed the path to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. People said that anyone who entered Soybean Temple was recognized by the Worldly Venerable, who could grant any of their wishes. Lu Yang hadn''t bestowed the opportunity for Soybean Temple to gain fame; rather, it was to train his skill in using rules. Fame was an unexpected result. But I see you smiling quite happily after you became famous. Immortal Fairy was puzzled. Ever since Soybean Temple had become well-known, Lu Yang would occasionally head out to a teahouse, order a pot of tea, and quietly listen to the discussions of worldly people. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For example, Lu Yang was currently sitting in a teahouse, sipping tea that had been brewed several times and had lost its flavor. This is a smile of joy from helping others, Lu Yang earnestly explained. Have you heard? Soybean Temple can also help people conceive. Mr. Song''s wife has a connection with Buddha, and after visiting Soybean Temple, her belly grew quite quickly. Lu Yang''s smile froze on his face. Spreading rumors, huh? Who exactly was Mr. Song''s wife, and since when did Soybean Temple deal with fertility matters?! Although he occasionally heard things in the teahouse that were not related to Soybean Temple, those were minor issues that Lu Yang could selectively forget. Here, I lay down the [Rule: In the teahouse, I cannot hear any rumors about Soybean Temple]. Now he only heard good things. What a wonderful place Buddha Country is. Lu Yang stretched lazily. The teahouse wasn''t a particularly interesting place, and after sitting there for a day, he felt a bit bored. It was only while in the teahouse that he would casually stop rampaging carriages, teach lessons to arrogant young ladies, watch the top two warriors on the martial leaderboard duel, catch thieves trying to plant stolen goods in his hands and falsely accuse him, and reveal his immortal powers to clear his name, among other things. Upon returning to Soybean Temple, he saw Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi eagerly inviting him to join them in plotting something significant. Senior Brother Lu, seeing that you''ve almost mastered your rule cultivation, should the three of us join forces to practice some techniques to deal with my husband? Ah? Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat. He was all for teaching Qilin Immortal a lesson, but please don''t drag him into it! He quietly stepped back, offering an apologetic smile, Perhaps it''s best if I don''t get involved in family matters? How can you consider yourself an outsider, Little Yang? You are Xiao Ling and Lianyi''s senior brother. You''re definitely one of us! Immortal Fairy felt Little Yang was being too modest. Lu Yang shook his head regretfully, Honestly, although I now possess an immortal body, I still can''t control its power well. If the three of us were to practice together, I might accidentally hurt someone. For example, look at this Buddha''s Handprint! Lu Yang shouted loudly, and a massive Buddha''s hand descended from the sky, vast and boundless, with countless temples sitting in its palm, and the sound of Buddha echoing endlessly. Then, the Buddha''s handprint disintegrated in mid-air, breaking into pieces that fell onto the desert causing the earth to tremble. A small fragment falling on a city could destroy it. Or take the Three Flavored True Fire! Lu Yang exhaled the Three Flavored True Fire, scorching the desert into a glassy state. Anyone tasting it could discern different flavors. Originally, I only intended to scorch a hundred miles of desert, but I accidentally ended up burning a thousand miles, Lu Yang shook his head, feeling quite dejected. Or like Heaven and Earth in an Inch. Lu Yang took a step forward, seizing the opportunity to use Heaven and Earth in an Inch to disappear for a while. After a few days, when he returned dusty and worn, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi would see it hadn''t been easy for him and realize his lack of familiarity with controlling his immortal body, so they would no longer invite him. The next moment, Lu Yang appeared on a cliff in a frozen tundra. He fell into deep thought. Was there such a cold place in Buddha Country? Chapter 1153 Chapter 1153: Chapter 1152: The Good Days of Buddha Country Are Over Chapter 1153: Chapter 1152: The Good Days of Buddha Country Are Over Chief Housekeeper, Second-in-command, have you returned Is anyone there? Yun Mengmeng ran out from the Ancestral Temple and saw only Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi standing outside. How strange, I clearly heard the Second-in-command''s voice. Sister Ao Ling, Sister Lianyi, have you seen the Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command? Jiang Lianyi''s face showed a peculiar expression, somewhat at a loss for words. After pondering for a while, she slowly said, It seems they''ve eloped. Is there such a cold place in Buddha Country? Just as Lu Yang wondered, he suddenly realized the ground beneath his feet was goneCit was an icy abyss with sharp ice edges stretching down for miles. Instinctively, he wanted to fly up but found that his Immortal Body had disappeared, making it impossible to fly. Fairy, what''s going on, have I left Buddha Country?! Mm-hm, it looks like the distance you can traverse with ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch'' has increased after your ascension, and you''ve stepped right out of Buddha Country, explained Immortal Fairy unhurriedly. Your person has left Buddha Country, but your Immortal Body cannot leave Buddha Country, so now you''re stuck like this. This was bad. He had just lied to Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, saying that he was not proficient with his magic skills after ascending, and now the lie had turned into reality. He had directly come outside Buddha Country, and Lu Yang regretted it deeply. Truly, lying always comes back to bite you. Before, when he told only partial truths, nothing ever went wrong. All around him were icy skies and snow-covered lands, with the abyss stretching down thousands of feet belowCa likely arrival at the Extreme Northern Lands. This was a famously desolate place in the Cultivation World. I haven''t even enjoyed a few good days in Buddha Country, and now I''ve left, Lu Yang said with regret. Immortal Fairy comfortingly reassured her subordinate, Little Yang Zi, cheer up. Every day is a good day with this immortal by your side. After hearing this, Lu Yang felt even colder in his heart. Forget it, let''s not worry about these things for now and just try to fly up. With a bottomless cliff below, Lu Yang kept falling as the two spoke. But he wasn''t panicking. His Realm fluctuated to the Foundation Establishment Stage, which should allow him to fly. That''s not right, why can''t I fly? Immortal Fairy stroked her chin, It seems there is an Array Method at the bottom of the cliff restricting flight. Lu Yang''s eyes twitched. Misfortunes never come singly, and he immediately resorted to a Forbidden Technique, Deceiving Heaven and Earth Technique! He entered a state of death, landing rigidly on the ground. When Lu Yang dispelled the Deceiving Heaven and Earth Technique, he was already at the bottom of the cliff, feeling sore all over, but otherwise, he was okay and his movement was not impeded. A yellow-orange lantern swayed in front of Lu Yang. A middle-aged man with a goatee beard had appeared from nowhere, looking at him with concern. The goatee-bearded man jumped when Lu Yang woke up, Young man, you''re still alive after falling from such a height? Lu Yang was also shocked. There were people at the bottom of the cliffCwas this a famous local landmark? I am Murong You, young man, what''s your name? Feeling it was embarrassing to have fallen like that, Lu Yang gave a false name, I''m Meng Jingzhou. Murong You rolled his eyes, not buying Lu Yang''s lie. Meng Jingzhou was a big-name; how could someone like that come to such a place? Why don''t you say your name is Lu Yang? My name is Lu Yang. Murong You looked at Lu Yang with a weird expression, Young man, how did you fall down? Lu Yang considered the retribution for his earlier lies and decided to tell the truth, After becoming immortal in Buddha Country, I was demonstrating magic skills to both the Dragon Clan Ancestor and the Phoenix Ancestor. I was careless and didn''t control the power of the skills properly, and I ended up transporting myself here. By the way, where is ''here''? Murong You stroked his goatee, looking at Lu Yang with increasing pity. To fall from such a height, he must have some kind of life-saving magic artifact that saved his life. What a pity, though his life was saved, his mind seems to have taken a blow. Talking about Buddha Country, about becoming immortal. Was this a case of infighting within a large family, pushing the family heir off a cliff? This place is Soul-forgotten Cliff. Soul-forgotten Cliff? Is it part of the Extreme Northern Lands? Lu Yang had never heard of this place. Of course, it''s the Extreme Northern Lands. Lu Yang thought to himself how desolate the Extreme Northern Lands must be. He was quite famous, yet the other person only knew his name but not his appearance. Young man it''s not good to keep calling you ''young man.'' Do you remember what you''re called? I really am called Lu Yang, Lu Yang said helplessly, even pulling out his Seek Dao Sect Identity Jade to show Murong You. But Murong You had never seen an identity token of such caliber and assumed it was something Lu Yang had created out of admiration for Lu Yang, just a trinket. Murong You shook his head, You''ve got quite the amnesia. How about we call you Little Lu for now? Alright. Lu Yang wasn''t someone who fusses over his identity. Little Lu, do you want to come with me? Don''t look at me like this, but I am the Sect Leader of the Tiger Roar Sect, and we have eight hundred members, Murong You boasted proudly. A sect with eight hundred members seemed quite influential, it''s just that Murong You''s cultivation level wasn''t very high, only in the early stages of Golden Core. Okay. Lu Yang pondered; he was completely unfamiliar with the Extreme Northern Lands, so it seemed like a good idea to follow a local to learn more about the area. Murong You extinguished the lantern and walked ahead, with Lu Yang following behind. According to Murong You, Demon Beasts roamed everywhere around the Soul-forgotten Cliff, and keeping the lantern lit would attract them, which would not bode well even for him. Due to the unique environment of the Soul-forgotten Cliff, many priceless herbs were grown here. Murong You had come to harvest a type of Spirit Grass called Forget Sorrow Grass. Flight was impossible at the Soul-forgotten Cliff, so he was lowered down by his disciples with ropes, and after finding the herbs, the disciples would pull him back up. The disciples were too weak in cultivation and would only meet their demise if they encountered Demon Beasts, leaving him no choice but to come down and harvest the herbs himself. Lu Yang vaguely remembered seeing Forget Sorrow Grass in the medicinal garden of Seek Dao Sect, growing in large patches and as rampant as weeds under the care of the Little Medicinal Kings. I found them! Murong You exclaimed excitedly. Not far away, several sprouts of Spirit Grass emitted a shimmering white glowC the very Forget Sorrow Grass he was looking for. To think there are three plants, what a stroke of luck! Just as Murong You was about to go and harvest them, he heard footsteps from the Forget Sorrow Grass, and pairs of emerald-green eyes shone strikingly in the darkness, with a sapphire-colored ice crystal on the forehead. It''s an Ice Plain Wolf! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Murong You retreated in terror. Even a Late Stage Golden Core cultivator would face life-or-death against a pack of Ice Plain Wolves. Just as Murong You braced himself for a desperate struggle, the snarling Ice Plain Wolves suddenly showed fear, whimpering lowly and steadily backing away. As Demon Beasts, their senses were sharper; they sensed two incredibly terrifying presences in the serene youth who stood behind Murong You. Those two terrifying presences were entities their ancient ancestors would tremble before, supreme beings of dread! Unable to suppress their fear, the Ice Plain Wolves turned tail and fled, leaving Murong You utterly stunned. Lu Yang pondered. Before coming here, he had encountered Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi. Could the pack of wolves have sensed their aura? Chapter 1154 Chapter 1154: Chapter 1153: The 800 Disciples of Tiger Roar Sect Chapter 1154: Chapter 1153: The 800 Disciples of Tiger Roar Sect Although Murong You didn''t know why the Ice Plain Wolf ran away, being fortunate enough to survive meant he wasn''t in the mood to delve into the reasons. Maybe I scared it off; I''ve always been lucky. Lu Yang took credit for the action, believing that good deeds should be acknowledged. Murong You looked at Little Lu in surprise, but on second thought, he realized that maybe Little Lu was right. Under normal circumstances, he would have certainly been dead. If there was a difference from the usual situation, it was indeed the presence of Little Lu. And the fact that Little Lu had fallen from such a high place was enough to prove that he was indeed lucky. Alright, alright, we''ll rely on your luck from now on. Murong You knew that the longer they stayed at Soul-forgotten Cliff, the more likely they were to encounter danger. This time it was the Ice Plain Wolf; next time, it might be the Moon Shadow Sky Lion that could tear a Nascent Soul cultivator to shreds. He quickly picked some Forget Sorrow Grass and took Lu Yang to the agreed meeting spot. A rope dropped vertically from above, lowered by Murong You''s disciples. I''ll go up first, then you follow my lead and climb up, instructed Murong You. If both tried to climb the rope at the same time and something went wrong, they would both fall. Murong You pulled himself up by the rope, carefully climbing the cliff face, while Lu Yang quickly followed, his actions even swifter than Murong You''s. Although Lu Yang''s realm had dropped to the Foundation Establishment Stage, his control over his body was on a completely different level from Murong You. Even if Lu Yang were to battle against his past self at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he could win with ease. This was why high level cultivators who suppressed their realms could be invincible among their peers. Master, are you alright? At the cliff edge, three disciples showed concern for Murong You. That was a close call. Only after truly leaving Soul-forgotten Cliff did Murong You breathe a sigh of relief, producing three stalks of Forget Sorrow Grass. There are actually three stalks! The three disciples rejoiced. Keep holding the rope; there''s still someone else coming up. There''s someone else down there? Yes, a poor kid named Little Lu who also damaged his head. When Lu Yang climbed up, he felt the pitying gazes of Murong You''s three disciples looking at him. Wait, can you please stop spreading the word that I''ve damaged my head? Lu Yang glanced at the three disciples, one at the Foundation Establishment Stage and two at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Murong You entered Muxue City with his four disciples. The city walls were covered with a thick layer of ice, which Murong You explained had been there since the day Muxue City was founded, never melting over a thousand years. In the Extreme Northern Lands, things like ten-thousand-year-old mysterious ice weren''t uncommon. The population in the Extreme Northern Lands was sparse, with no unified government. The cities had little communication with one another, and what had happened in the Cultivation World years ago could still be considered news here. What, a Semi-Immortal Battle took place at the Western Paradise Temple, and an Immortal Battle occurred at Demon City? Murong You was shocked to hear people discussing this by the roadside. Both the Western Paradise Temple and Demon City were centers of major powers, supposedly safe places. Why did it sound more dangerous than their Muxue City? Given the situation, Lu Yang suspected the people of the Extreme Northern Lands were unaware of his advancement to the Refining the Void Stage. This place was indeed remote; he feared that not even his master''s enemies would be found here. Then, Lu Yang saw an old bounty poster about Daoist Buyu posted by Lu Yang. What is this? Murong You whispered, It''s said that the City Lord has a grudge against Daoist Buyu. I know you admire Lu Yang, but I''ll pretend I didn''t hear that. If the City Lord''s people find out, you''re done! Lu Yang held his forehead. Master, can you stay honest for once? How do you even have enemies in the Extreme Northern Lands? Why can''t you be more like me? I may roam everywhere, but I am kind to people and make no enemies. Forget it, I won''t go by Lu Yang anymore. What will you call yourself then? Lu Doudou. We''re here, Murong You led Lu Yang to a building. It had a signboard that read: Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was a recruitment offer at the entrance: sign up for a three-month course and get half a month free, or sign up for one year and get three months free. Entering the martial arts hall, Lu Yang saw a group of children earnestly practicing their punches, their voices young but in unison. Every so often, someone would come in leading a child and inquire, Is it true that you offer a free seven-day trial before deciding whether to sign up? Murong Sir, didn''t you say your Tiger Roar Sect has eight hundred disciples? Murong You appeared somewhat embarrassed: We do have quite a lot of outer gate disciples, and the entry standards are indeed a bit low. It''s just that, considering how dangerous the Extreme Northern Lands are, we thought it''d be good for children to learn some martial arts for survival. If we''re lucky enough to find one with a Spirit Root, then we''ll make them inner sect disciples. If you''re temporarily without a place to stay, why not come teach martial arts at our hall? Murong You suggested. Seeing that Lu Yang was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he would be considered the second strongest in their Tiger Roar Sect. However, since he was an outsider, it wouldn''t be prudent to let him access the core of the sect right away, but letting such a fine solitary cultivator slip away also pained him, so he came up with the idea of having him teach martial arts. Sure. After observing the children''s Tiger Roar Fist for a while, which seemed similar to moves like the Imitation Fist and the Lion Roar Skill, Lu Yang thought he should have no problem teaching itCespecially since he knew Jin Caiwei, the most formidable tiger in the world. Murong You arranged for Lu Yang a place to stay where the concentration of Spiritual Energy was quite decent; although it was of no use to the current Lu Yang, it showed Murong You''s regard for him. Lu Yang lay down and feigned death, reporting his situation to the sect. Asking for help was a bit embarrassing, so he didn''t mention it proactively, hoping the sect would get the hint and send someone to take him back. His third senior sister was at the Void Refinement Stage and practiced in the Demon Territory with several magic artifacts in hand. She could face Body Integration Realm without defeat, while he had nothing, which was quite dangerous. Elder Brother Dai, the Xuanyuan Sword MasterCno, I mean Elder Brother Lu Yang has ''died'' again. Gu Junye found Dai Bufan, who was taken aback. Didn''t that kid Lu Yang ascend to become a Semi-Immortal in Buddha Country? What could have happened that he needed to play dead again? Junior Brother Lu said he accidentally arrived at the Extreme Northern Lands. What''s he doing running off to the Extreme Northern Lands? Dai Bufan wondered. Did Lu Yang think he''d stirred up too much trouble and went seeking ten-thousand-year-old Mysterious Ice in the Extreme Northern Lands to freeze himself and become a scourge on the Cultivation World in tens of thousands of years? Dai Bufan immediately reported Lu Yang''s situation to Yun Zhi. Junior Brother went to the Extreme Northern Lands, that''s a good mindset. A good mindset? Junior Brother must feel that he''s too comfortable in Buddha Country and lacking in hardship. He went to the Extreme Northern Lands to challenge and temper himself. But Junior Brother Lu said he went to the Extreme Northern Lands by accident. Yun Zhi waved her hand, unconcerned. Junior Brother has always been modest; that''s just a humble way for him to express it. Chapter 1155 Chapter 1155: Chapter 1154: Teacher Lu Yang Chapter 1155: Chapter 1154: Teacher Lu Yang Elder Brother Dai should be sending someone to pick me up, right? Lu Yang said, confident that the kind-hearted Elder Brother Dai would not leave him in the perilous Extreme Northern Lands without care. Keep a low profile before the Sect sends someone. Pretend to be an ordinary person swept up in the mundane world. Is Little Lu there? A voice came from outside the door, it was Murong You''s. Please come in. Murong You entered with a cheerful concern, Are you getting used to living here? If you encounter any difficulties, just let me know. My name still carries some weight on this Rain Street. Not bad, not bad, the living place is quite nice. Lu Yang took the initiative to pour tea for Murong You. Unlike the delicate fairies, he was not fussy about where he lived; as long as he had a place to stay, he was content. Murong You was taken aback as he accepted the tea; he used to be able to discern that Lu Yang was at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Why couldn''t he see through him now? Was it some magic artifact used to conceal cultivation level? Surely being from an influential family meant having plenty of life-saving treasures. Little Lu, this is the material you will be teaching, Murong You said, handing over a finely decorated book of Fist, the fundamental Tiger Roar Fist from the Tiger Roar Sect. Lu Yang flipped through the book and immediately knew it was akin to the Lion Roar Skill, but much simpler and easier, with a lower threshold. This kind of thing, if placed in the Seek Dao Sect''s Scripture Pavilion, would have to be shelved alongside the Encyclopedia of Crosstalk, as part of the folk arts. Sir, this Fist manual isn''t complete, is it? Sharp eyes. This manual is only for mortals and Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators to practice. To access the versions for Foundation Establishment Stage and Golden Core Stage, one must become an inner sect disciple of our Tiger Roar Sect. In fact, our Sect doesn''t possess the complete manual either. According to our ancestors, this Tiger Roar Fist originated from an Ancient Great Power, who observed the supreme roar of the Qiongqi Clan that shook the heavens and the earth, and composed this extraordinary Fist. However, what has been passed down to this day covers only the first three realms, and we don''t know when we''ll be able to complete the entire manual. As Murong You spoke, he sighed with a tinge of pride, his words subtly boasting the long history and profound heritage of the Tiger Roar Sect, intending to make Lu Yang feel inclined to join them. Lu Yang caught the reference to a familiar figure, An Ancient Times Qiongqi Clan''s Venerate? Little Tiger? Little Tiger''s father. Back then, Little Tiger hadn''t even become a Semi-Immortal yet. Ah, right, I remember now. The first time Lu Yang visited the Qiongqi Clan, he had seen the Ancient Qiongqi''s Illusory Shadow in the ancestral tombs, confronting Zhu Tian''s Illusion and scaring it into conceding, indicating the formidable presence it once had in the Ancient Times. Hello, everyone. My name is Lu Doudou, and I will be responsible for teaching you the Tiger Roar Fist. You can call me Mr. Lu. Lu Yang, dressed in the uniform of the Tiger Roar Sect with an embroidered roaring tiger head on the chest and a large Tiger character on the back, greeted the class. Hello, Mr. Lu. There were not only children learning Fist; the group Lu Yang was teaching now consisted of teenagers around fourteen or fifteen years old. Show me your Fist one by one, so I can see how you''ve all been practicing. The teenagers executed their Fist with earnest movements, showing that they were sincerely practicing. This was understandable; in the Extreme Northern Lands, having martial skills meant not being bullied and was a means to improve one''s living conditions. Although the teenagers were earnest, their movements were generally stiff and rigid. Considering that their previous teacher was only at the Qi Cultivation Stage, such an outcome was forgivable. Lu Yang observed each person''s movements carefully, noting their shortcomings for future targeted guidance. Since he had become a teacher, he couldn''t afford to be negligent. Not bad movements, but lacking in momentum, Lu Yang commented calmly. Seeing that the young men were somewhat unconvinced, Lu Yang didn''t say much, simply taking out a Recording Orb from his Identity Jade. He infused Spiritual Energy into the Recording Orb, and an intimidating Little Tiger appeared out of nowhere, startling the young men quite a bit. HowlC This was a Dream Mirage produced by Jin Caiwei for the promotion of their Qiongqi Clan; the Qiongqi featured were not fictitious but played by members of the Qiongqi Clan themselves. First, watch the Dream Mirage for a few days, then practice your fists. Is this the Dream Mirage from the Central Continent? But I heard that the Dream Mirage from over there isn''t played using a Recording Orb. The young men had no chance to see a Dream Mirage, let alone the latest version, so the discussion quickly died down as they focused intently on the legendary path of the Qiongqi Clan. Although in Lu Yang''s view, the legendary path of the Qiongqi Clan in the Dream Mirage was ridiculously exaggerated, it didn''t matter as long as it was entertaining. Who wants to watch this stuff? It''s a waste of time. I''d rather practice my fists than spend this much time on it! A frustrated youth stood up, unable to comprehend Lu Yang''s actions, and stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Lu Yang remembered the leaving youth seemed to be named Gong Che, who was the best at fist techniques among this group of people. That''s it for today, class dismissed, Lu Yang announced, clapping his hands to disperse the students. At that moment, Murong You came over and whispered to him, Little Lu, these past few days there''ve been parents complaining to us, saying you''re not seriously teaching their kids fist techniques, being lazy and taking it easy, showing the Dream Mirage for half of the time. Who, Gong Che''s parents? Lu Yang remembered that Gong Che had been present these days, but every time he started the Dream Mirage, Gong Che would turn around and leave. Although Lu Yang had repeatedly suggested he stay and watch for a while to help with his fists practice, Gong Che obviously had an aversion to Lu Yang and was unwilling to listen. Don''t worry about who it was, it''s not just one person saying this. Little Lu, I''m telling you, as Cultivators we must do good deeds and make good connections; when teaching students, we can''t be lazy. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang laughed, Gong Che''s just outside, isn''t he? Have him pick a student to practice with and you''ll see. Lu Yang had already noticed with his Spiritual Sense that Gong Che''s parents were also outside, and it seemed they were both Cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Stage. Alright. Murong You called Gong Che and his family in. Although Gong Che''s parents held a sense of awe for Lu Yang, a high-level practitioner in the Foundation Establishment Stage, Gong Che, young and brash, did not care about this. The students who were about to leave stayed for the excitement, and those who had left the martial arts hall were called back by their peers. What''s the matter, do you have a problem with my teaching methods? Lu Yang looked at Gong Che with a half-mocking smile. You''re wasting our time! Gong Che said angrily, but Lu Yang was not annoyed. Then why don''t you pick one of your classmates and exchange a few moves with him? Fine! Shi Yi, let''s practice! Shi Yi was not surprised to be called upon; after all, his fist techniques were second only to Gong Che. The two took their stances, and Gong Che made the first move, his fists moving like the wind, with a faint sound. Howl! What surprised everyone was that Shi Yi responded faster even though he struck later, directly letting out a tiger''s roar that suggested he had improved leaps and bounds compared to just a few days ago! Ten days ago, before Lu Yang had arrived, they had sparred, and Gong Che was clearly superior to Shi Yi, but in just a short ten days, the positions were reversed; Shi Yi was now the one pressing Gong Che continuously! If anyone was most shocked, it was Murong You. Shi Yi''s tiger roar indicated that he had mastered Tiger Roar FistCa rarity among many batches of students. The only issue was that the tiger''s roar produced by Shi Yi sounded a bit immature, not quite like that of a grown fierce tiger. Chapter 1156 Chapter 1156: Chapter 1555: Drive the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf Chapter 1156: Chapter 1555: Drive the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf Gong Che was no match for Shi Yi and was quickly defeated. The students were in uproar, the ever-progressive Gong Che had actually lost to Shi Yi? Little Lu, did you teach this?! Murong You''s eyes were wide with shock as she stared at Lu Yang. It had only been a few days, and even if she herself had taught the class, she wouldn''t have been able to achieve such results. The main thing is that I taught well. Of course, the children also have decent comprehension abilities. It''s not just Shi Yi; the other children are also advancing rapidly in their cultivation. How did you teach them? Murong You suddenly realized something and excitedly grabbed Lu Yang''s shoulders. Dream Mirage, you showed them the Dream Mirage, didn''t you? Alright, stop shaking me, just take a look and you''ll understand. Lu Yang chuckled and picked up the Recording Orb from the ground; class had just ended and this incident had already occurred. He hadn''t had time to put away the Recording Orb yet. The majestic Ancient Qiongqi appeared before Murong You, roaring and demonstrating a ruler''s demeanor. This, this is a Qiongqi?! Murong You didn''t recognize Jin Caiwei and could only identify this as one of the strongest races among the legendary Tiger Clan, the Qiongqi Clan. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Where did this Recording Orb come from? It was a gift from the junior ancestor of the Qiongqi Clan. I''m serious. I''m serious too. Seeing that Lu Yang was unwilling to tell the truth, Murong You let it be, as she couldn''t stop admiring the Recording Orb. Not only was the Recording Orb beneficial for Shi Yi, but it was also very useful to her. She had never seen a living Qiongqi in her lifetime. Little Lu, ah no, Daoist Lu, are you selling this Recording Orb? Whether it''s for sale or not, it''s not something valuable. I''ll give it to you all. This Recording Orb that Lu Yang had was the original version, different from those available on the market, and best reflected the divine might of the Qiongqi Clan. This, how could I accept this What if I give you the fist manuals for the Foundation Establishment Stage and the Golden Core Stage? Lu Yang felt that if he simply gave it to Elder Murong, Elder Murong might be restless. It was better to accept something in return to put his mind at ease: That''s fine, but I''ll still need this Recording Orb for teaching. You can use it after my lessons are finished. Of course, of course. Murong You was overjoyed. How about it, little Gong? Will you still come to class? By this point, Gong Che knew that Shi Yi''s progress was thanks to Lu Yang. He had missed a great opportunity and knelt on the ground to apologize: I''m sorry, Mr. Lu. I will definitely attend class on time and not leave early. That''s enough, no need to kneel. Lu Yang lifted him up with mana. Mr. Lu, what about the child in the future Gong Che''s parents came forward with apologetic smiles, worried that Lu Yang would refuse to teach Gong Che. You''ve paid the tuition, if little Gong comes to learn, I will teach. He will definitely come. If he doesn''t, I''ll spank him! Gong Che''s father declared in a gruff voice. Right, the two of you, stay back for a moment after class. I have something to ask you. After the students and Murong You had left, Gong Che''s parents came to Lu Yang''s room feeling uneasy, leaving Gong Che outside. Nervously, Gong Che''s parents took out several Spirit Stones from their Storage Ring, intending to hand them to Lu Yang. You''ve misunderstood; that''s not what I meant. I wanted to ask if Gong Che has had any accidents at birth since there seems to be an excess of cold Qi in his body? Gong Che''s parents didn''t expect Lu Yang to ask this question, but ultimately, Gong Che''s father decided to reveal the truth. Ah, we might as well tell the truth; actually, Gong Che isn''t our biological child. We found him when we were hunting Demon Beasts outside the city. When we found Gong Che, the child''s Little Face was purple. We couldn''t bear to let the child freeze to death outside, so we brought him back. We fed the child ginger soup and herbs, but his complexion didn''t improve. We searched for all the doctors in the city to save him. But the doctors told us that the child''s body was afflicted with cold Qi, a sign of an early death, not expected to live past sixteen. Then we always looked for various ways to keep little Che alive. We happened to hear a folk remedy saying that practicing a yang-filled fist could drive out the cold Qi, so we had him practice fist here. Does little Gong know about this? We didn''t dare tell him; we only said his body was weak and he needed to take more medicine and practice more fist. However, the child is sensitive, he may have noticed something. He feels that your classes are a waste of time without teaching fist; perhaps that''s also why. When it came to the sad part, Gong Che''s mother cried, sobbing: I don''t know which heartless person left little Che in the snow to let the cold Qi enter his body. Lu Yang shook his head: It''s not because he was left in the snow; rather, he is afflicted with Xuantian cold Qi, which is not something commonly found around here. But it''s not a big problem; continue to follow me and practice fist, and it will eliminate the cold Qi from his body. Then thank you, Mr. Lu! The couple hurriedly knelt and kowtowed; although Gong Che was not their biological child, after raising him for fifteen years, it felt like he was their own. That''s enough; I''ve already said I do this for money, it''s a fair trade, there''s no need to thank me. Lu Yang never expected that after helping Gong Che up, he would have to help his parents too. Truly like family. With the original method, Gong Che would definitely not live past sixteen, but with Lu Yang around, this kind of cold Qi wasn''t a problem. Actually, the best solution would be to cut Old Meng, get a drop of his blood, dilute it in water for Gong Che to soak in once, and guarantee a cure. But Old Meng was far away, and it was a bit troublesome to look for him; practicing fist was the most trouble-free option. After sending Gong Che''s family away, Lu Yang focused on dealing with his own affairs. Fairy, do you know any life-saving techniques? Several days passed, and Elder Brother Dai hadn''t sent anyone. It looked like he had to rely on himself. Life-saving techniques? The Playing Dead Technique. Do you have any life-saving techniques with an offensive nature? If the enemy was slow-witted, that''s one thing; but if he encountered enemies smarter than Immortal Fairy Eternity, the Playing Dead Technique was likely not going to work. How about I perform the Playing Dead Technique, and this Immortal possesses your body to help you fight? Anything else? Immortal Fairy Eternity clenched her teeth, as if making a significant decision: If need be, I''ll risk damage to my essence and forcefully condense an Immortal body to save you! This gave Lu Yang a big scare, and he hurriedly said it wasn''t necessary. Hmm, when in danger, just shout that you are Lu Yang; the City Lord will surely save you. Lu Yang was silent. The Fairy had even learned tactics like driving the tiger to swallow the wolf; she didn''t seem like someone who would use such tactics when they first met, right? Had following him for so long subtly made the Fairy smarter? What if the danger comes from the City Lord? Then you say you have so many enemies that they need to take a number to seek revenge on you. And if the other enemies come? Then you curse at Yingtian Immortal; Yingtian Immortal will have a response and will definitely bring down Immortal Thunder to save you. What if Yingtian Immortal''s action attracts even stronger enemies, like from the Great Qian Dynasty, for example? If need be, I''ll risk damage to my essence Chapter 1157 – 1157 1156 Life Chapter 1157: Chapter 1156: Life-saving Means Chapter 1157: Chapter 1156: Life-saving Means Lu Yang was convinced that Fairy Eternity came up with this tiger-driving and wolf-swallowing scheme purely by blind luck, like a blind cat running into a dead mouse. Maybe I can learn from Third Senior Sister and safely get through the Refining the Void Stage with a magic artifact? Lu Yang still remembered the scene where, in the Demon Territory, Third Senior Sister didn''t have to lift a finger herself, frightening the Demon Race into a hasty retreat with her magic artifact alone. Using a magic artifact, indeed, that''s a good idea, Fairy Eternity nodded in agreement. Right? Like refining Junior Brother Li Haoran''s type of war armor magic artifact. The war armor automatically counters the enemy, its power nearly indistinguishable from my own attacks, Lu Yang said excitedly. Fairy Eternity also got excited by Lu Yang''s words and continued, Or maybe refining different functional magic artifacts, a gourd that breathes in and out Yin and Yang, a jade bottle that spouts water, a medicinal cauldron that spits fire, a fan for riding the wind Yin Yang Five Elements Spells ready for anything, capable of handling whatever enemy we encounter! The two of them got more excited the more they talked, feeling that using magic artifacts was indeed a great idea. Lu Yang looked at Fairy Eternity excitedly, I don''t know Artifact Refining Technique, do you, Fairy? Fairy Eternity excitedly looked back at Lu Yang, I don''t either. The two looked at each other, quickly regaining their composure. Lu Yang regretted not preparing himself. If he had known he would come to the Extreme Northern Lands, he should have asked Junior Brother Li for a few handy life-saving magic artifacts before leaving. It was unlikely he would find an Artifact Refiner in a remote place like Muxue City who could help him with refining. Little Yang, you could scold Ying Tian a few times. That way, if Ying Tian has a reaction, he will seek us out, and we''ll have an Artifact Refiner then. Lu Yang walked outside, casually chopped down a tree from the yard, and carried it back into the room. Although he didn''t know Artifact Refining Technique, he could use a similar method. Lu Yang took out his Green Peak Sword and whittled the tree into several wooden sword shapes, then injected them with Sword Qi. Done. His current Realm fluctuation was at the Body Integration Realm level, and the Sword Qi he injected was also of the Body Integration Realm grade. He had made wooden swords for the Fu Ling Sisters as amulets when he was at the Nascent Soul Stage. Now that he was cultivating to the Void Refinement Stage, making these wooden swords was even easier for him. Lu Yang kept injecting the wooden swords with Sword Qi, mass-producing these incredibly powerful protective talisman wooden swords. Soon, he started to find it a bit troublesome. He used the Tree Planting Spell, allowing his Wooden Avatar to hold the Green Peak Sword and carve and inject Sword Qi into the wood, while he had other matters to attend to. To be on the safe side, let''s add another life-saving measure. Have you heard? There''s a new reward posted on the street, the students of the martial arts hall gathered in groups before class, discussing the fresh news on the streets. Ah, did the City Lord update the bounty again? Where''s the reward notice? It would be just right to tear a few off to patch up our windows. Last time when they were looking for Daoist Buyu, we missed out on getting any. What reward, can''t you read? That''s called a missing person notice! Gong Che corrected. A missing person notice? Yes, it says that Meng Family''s Young Master, Meng Jingzhou, has wandered off sleepwalking. The Seek Dao Sect and the Meng Family jointly issued the missing person notice, offering a billion Spirit Stones to anyone who can safely return Meng Jingzhou to the Seek Dao Sect. A billion Spirit Stones, how much money is that? the students exclaimed in surprise, as they had never seen nor heard of anyone possessing such an amount of Spirit Stones. Gong Che''s family was considered wealthy among them, but even his family couldn''t produce a hundred Spirit Stones in total. Okay, enough talking, let''s start the class, Lu Yang clapped his hands, noticing the message had spread quickly. The missing person notice posted on the street had been put up by him. He had decided that if he encountered danger, like facing more enemies than the number of wooden swords in a sack, he would disguise himself as Old Meng. His transformation mask could fool even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Although the Meng Family''s reputation in the Imperial City was somewhat poor, just a bit below that of the Seek Dao Sect, outside the city, who didn''t have financial dealings with the Meng Family? Lu Yang counted the number of people and noticed two were missing, Why haven''t Fang Zhige and Liu Yu come? Does anyone know what''s going on with them? Lu Yang had been teaching these classes for so many days, and except for Gong Che skipping in the first few, no one else had missed a class. Most of these students weren''t very wealthy at home, and missing a day of class would be a loss to them. The students shook their heads one after another, all clueless about why both were absent. Mr. Lu, it''s possible that something has happened at Liu Yu''s house. I heard that Fang Zhige has been living with Liu Yu, Gong Che said. Shi Yi also said, Right, I remember now, Liu Yu mentioned that Fang Zhige didn''t initially want to learn to fist fight. It was Liu Yu who dragged him to learn it. The students'' deepest impression of the two was that they were inseparable, often joking that they were a couple. Every time Liu Yu just blushed and kept silent while Fang Zhige coldly denied it. As for their progress in learning fist techniques, Fang Zhige was only mediocre, not even as good as Liu Yu. Lu Yang nodded and continued to play the Recording Orb, You guys watch this, Gong Che, keep an eye on them for me; I''m going to check out Liu Yu''s house. Lu Yang had a deep impression of Fang Zhige. Fang Zhige was intentionally staying at the middle level; his real strength was in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation. He stood out among the ordinary student crowd and always carried a Qi Concealing Talisman. At Liu Yu''s house. Sister Yu, I''ve let you down! Fang Zhige, who usually exuded an icy demeanor, was now in utter disarray. He had tried every means to handle the situation himself, but in the end, he''d still dragged Liu Yu into his troubles. It''s alright, I don''t blame you, but after this is over, you have to tell me everything about you! Liu Yu, holding Fang Zhige''s face, said earnestly. Fang Zhige gave a bitter smile. This was over? Could they even stay alive after it ended? Promise me! Looking into Liu Yu''s pond-like eyes, Fang Zhige seemed to make a certain resolution, nodding solemnly, Alright, I''ll tell you everything about my past! Fang Zhige positioned Liu Yu behind him, vigilant of attacks from all around. Master Luo, I didn''t expect the organization to send you. Master Luo''s chilly voice, carried by the cold wind, reached their ears, his tone mocking, Fang Sha, you thought you could escape the Ghost Killing Alliance and live? Hard to believe you, Fang Sha, who passed the final test by killing your best friend, have fallen so low as to rename yourself Zhige, find a charming partner, and join common folk to learn the silly Tiger Roar Fist. What a farce. If I hadn''t seen it with my own eyes, I would find it hard to imagine that Fang Sha, who went through that, could fall to such a state! Shut up! Master Luo struck a nerve, and Fang Zhige couldn''t help but shout out! Fang Sha, given your outstanding talent in assassination techniques, I can give you a chance. Just kill that girl next to you, kill the students and teachers of the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall, prove you''re still the same Fang Sha, and I''ll spare your life, allowing you to rejoin the Ghost Killing Alliance. You''re dreaming! Fang Zhige yelled angrily. It was Liu Yu, it was everyone at the martial arts hall who had shown him what emotions were. How could he possibly bring himself to harm them. Can''t do it? I taught you the assassination techniques myself. It seems today I''ll have to take back your skills Master Luo sighed, and then his presence vanished, leaving only the relentless northern winds howling. Fang Zhige kept a wary eye on his surroundings, a bead of cold sweat running down his forehead, quickly dried by the northern wind. Although Master Luo was at the Foundation Establishment Stage and he was at Great Perfection of Qi Cultivation, if he found the right opportunity, there was a chance he could turn the tables and kill Master Luo through assassination! Where would Master Luo appear from? But was there something unfinished about Master Luo''s last words? Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liu Yu could feel the grip on her wrist tightening, but she didn''t dare to speak, afraid of distracting Fang Zhige. With a creak, the wooden door pushed open, and Lu Yang walked in, looking at the couple. Did you run into some trouble? Why didn''t you go to class? Chapter 1158 Chapter 1158: Chapter 1157: How Did the Ghost Killing Alliance Become Connected with Young Master Lu? Chapter 1158: Chapter 1157: How Did the Ghost Killing Alliance Become Connected with Young Master Lu? Lu Yang noticed Fang Zhige clutching Liu Yu''s wrist with a playful look in his eyes and kindly reminded them, Having your first romantic feelings is good, but I should remind you that you are still young. Whether you are learning martial arts or cultivating, you need to maintain ample kidney essence to ensure your cultivation speed. I have a friend who, in order to cultivate, abstained from the company of women, and his cultivation progress was so rapid that anyone who saw him had to praise him as a genius of the Great Era. I''ve heard his worth has even increased by a billion recently. Fang Zhige, upon hearing Lu Yang''s reminder, realized he had been impolite and quickly let go of Liu Yu''s wrist. That''s not right, things aren''t over yet! Mr. Lu, be careful, there are assassins nearby! Although Mr. Lu is also at the Foundation Establishment Stage, facing an assassin at the same level he would be hard-pressed to escape death. Assassin? Where? Lu Yang was startled. Where did this assassin come from? He was only at the Unification realm, and if he encountered an assassin above the Pass Tribulation, his chances were slim. The three of them stood in the courtyard for a while, but still saw no sign of Master Luo. Fang Zhige was puzzled. This wasn''t right. Why hadn''t Master Luo made a move? Did Master Luo see that Mr. Lu was also at the Foundation Establishment Stage and didn''t dare to act? This was not Master Luo''s style. Master Luo had always completed his tasks perfectly, having killed more than a handful of cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage; he wouldn''t likely retreat just because it was difficult. All right, all right, go back to class. It''s not easy for your parents to earn money; you can''t use this as a way to skip class. Lu Yang pretended to be angry and pushed the two toward the martial arts school. When the three of them returned to the martial arts school, the segment about the Qiongqi Clan had just finished, and the first half of the class had ended. Recently, Lu Yang''s classes consisted of watching Dream Mirage for the first half and teaching Fist techniques for the second half. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fang Zhige muddled through the class, then muddled out of class, still not understanding where Master Luo had gone or why he hadn''t taken action. Back at Liu Yu''s home, in accordance with the agreement, he honestly confessed his past: Actually, I was raised by the Ghost Killing Alliance from infancy. We''ve been training in assassination techniques since we were young I always thought our Ghost Killing Alliance was righteous, that those we killed deserved to die. But in the ultimate test, I came into contact with the true nature of the Ghost Killing Alliance and made up my mind to escape from them While telling his own past, Fang Zhige was still thinking about Master Luo. At this moment, Master Luo, whom Fang Zhige had been thinking about, was hanging from a tree. In the Extreme Northern Lands, where it was snowy year-round, a thick layer of snow had accumulated on top of Master Luo''s head. Ready to make a clean breast of it? Lu Yang took down Master Luo and dragged him into the cabin. Master Luo''s eyes were filled with fear as he looked at Lu Yang. As a seasoned assassin, he had thoroughly investigated Fang Zhige''s social relationships before the assassination, including the change of his fist teaching teacher. Lu Doudou, at the Foundation Establishment Stage, with unknown origins, knowledgeable and well-read. Kid, if you let me go now, I can pretend nothing happened. Since you''re so well-informed, you must have heard of our Ghost Killing Alliance''s reputation Wait, what is the Ghost Killing Alliance? Lu Yang thought through all the forces he knew of, but there was none called the Ghost Killing Alliance. Not knowing the Ghost Killing Alliance, such an ignorant guy. Others say you''re knowledgeable and well-read, but it seems to be nothing more than that. Our Ghost Killing Alliance is backed by the Jiuyou Sect. Everyone who dares to oppose our Ghost Killing Alliance is bound to end up with no bones left. You are from the Jiuyou Sect? Lu Yang was surprised. They had already found proper jobs for the Jiuyou Sect; why were they still doing things like this? With that in mind, Lu Yang didn''t bother wasting more words with Master Luo and directly used the Soul Search to understand the origin of the Ghost Killing Alliance. It really wasn''t just an empty threat; it indeed belonged to the Jiuyou Sect. Lu Yang took out the Jiuyou Order and sent a message to the Jiuyou Sect: The assassin from the Ghost Killing Alliance just tried to kill me and claimed that the Ghost Killing Alliance is under your Jiuyou Sect. You should investigate this, I hope there''s no misunderstanding between us. Then, Lu Yang looked at Master Luo''s corpse, pondering what to do with it. Forget it, use it as fertilizer. Lu Yang dug a hole in the yard. Previously, he had dug up the tree there to make wooden swords, and now it was just right to bury Master Luo underneath and plant a tree sapling on top. His Tree Planting Spell couldn''t make trees grow rapidly, but with a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator as nourishment, the sapling should thrive. ` Is the Ghost Killing Alliance part of our Jiuyou Sect''s power? Sect Leader Mu Baiyi, upon seeing the words on the Jiuyou Order, broke out in a cold sweat on his back. Although he had recently broken through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he was still terrified by the lightly phrased sentence on the Jiuyou Order. Young Sect Master Lu was calling him out. The problem was that he had no recollection of this Ghost Killing Alliance. Soon Vice Sect Hierarch Shi was summoned by Mu Baiyi, who also had never heard of this Ghost Killing Alliance appearing out of nowhere. Seeing the situation, Mu Baiyi simply called over all three Vice Sect Hierarchs to investigate the origin of the Ghost Killing Alliance. We''ve found it, we''ve found it, another Vice Sect Hierarch exclaimed. What exactly is the origin of this Ghost Killing Alliance? everyone asked eagerly. It originated from a rudder master of our sect from three hundred years ago, whose son-in-law had some cultivation talent. Feeling restrained in Great Xia, he went to the Extreme Northern Lands and established an organization called the Nine Ghosts Alliance there. Under the Nine Ghosts Alliance, there are nine smaller factions including Ghost, Fierce Ghosts, Ghost Killing, and Ghost Death, with the Ghost Killing Alliance being one of them. The leader of the Nine Ghosts Alliance''s cultivation level is probably at Mid-stage Nascent Soul, maybe even at Nascent Soul Great Perfection. Every year, the Nine Ghosts Alliance offers tribute to us, so there''s some incense relationship. Mu Baiyi''s expression was bizarre: Are you saying that an unknown assassin from an assassination organization, which is a subordinate of an organization with cultivation highest at Nascent Soul, wants to assassinate Young Master Lu who has the support of two Immortals and four Semi-Immortals?! What kind of connection was this? Master, what should we do? Mu Baiyi glared: What to do? We need to obliterate this Nine Ghosts Alliance immediately, what nonsense incense relationship. What does this minor power have to do with us! Vice Sect Hierarch Shi, you go. Yes. Vice Sect Hierarch Shi immediately arranged the task. Huo Huashen, you pick two more clever Nascent Souls to take a trip to the Extreme Northern Lands, and yes, don''t kill indiscriminately, Young Sect Master Lu probably doesn''t like senseless killing of the innocent. Yes. Little Liu, take twenty Nascent Souls with me to the Extreme Northern Lands. Yes. Yo, Master Huo, what wind has blown you here? Upon hearing that Huo Huashen was visiting, the Nine Ghosts Alliance Leader, so frightened that he couldn''t even dress properly, scrambled out of bed and rushed to greet him. Facing Huo Huashen, the Nine Ghosts Alliance Leader was trembling with fear, not daring to show the slightest negligence, anxiously and fearfully unaware of why this esteemed individual had come to the Extreme Northern Lands. This Master Huo Huashen was none other than the favored figure of Vice Sect Hierarch Shi, the general manager of a chain barbecue restaurant, which demonstrated how much Vice Sect Hierarch Shi valued him. Huo Huashen did not reply, simply looking at the Nine Ghosts Alliance Leader with a cold gaze, frightening him so much that he immediately knelt down, and the nine small Alliance Leaders of the Nine Ghosts Alliance followed suit, prostrating themselves on the ground. Master Huo, what what exactly is this In your next life, be more discerning of the eyes, and don''t provoke those you cannot afford to provoke. As Lu Yang lay in bed, pondering over the future lesson plans, a response from Mu Baiyi came through the Jiuyou Order: The Ghost Killing Alliance is under the power of the Ruthless Sect, falsely framing our sect with deliberate malice. Our sect has already eradicated it thoroughly. Chapter 1159 Chapter 1159: Chapter 1158: In a Tight Spot but Resolute Chapter 1159: Chapter 1158: In a Tight Spot but Resolute You guys think, why have the numbers of Demon Beasts outside the city reduced so much recently? Could this be a sign of impending trouble? Lu Yang asked. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If we knew why, would the City Lord have sent us to investigate? another team member responded. A seven-person scouting team made their way through a world of ice and snow. Each of them was a battle-hardened Cultivator with experience in defeating Demon Beasts of their level. They had been dispatched by the City Lord to investigate the reason behind the changing numbers of the beasts. They glided close to the ground, dressed in white robes, with a High-level Concealing Talisman affixed inside their clothing. Magic artifacts hung at their waists, and their compasses spun in their hands. As they moved further away from Muxue City, they finally encountered a higher number of Demon Beasts. Their Concealing Skill was excellent; they flew past the Demon Beasts without getting noticed, even those beasts that were a whole Realm higher in Cultivation Level. Suddenly, everything before them went dark, and a mountainous silhouette appeared, exhaling a frosty breath. One Cultivator failed to react in time and got touched by the cold air, instantly freezing into an ice sculpture. The team leader looked up and made eye contact with the mountainous figure, finally recognizing its identity. It''s the Frost Elephant Demon King, run! Upon seeing the Frost Elephant Demon King, fear engulfed the others. Their rich experience living on the icy plains and fighting Demon Beasts suddenly became useless! The shout from their leader finally snapped them out of their fear. They didn''t care about concealing their presence anymore and started to flee immediately. Suddenly, a snake''s tongue appeared and swept another one of their companions away. The White Snake hid within the ice and snow, almost invisible. They hadn''t noticed its presence all along. It''s the White Snake Demon King! One after another, creatures from the legends of the icy plains appeared, all of them Great Demon Kings. The people completely lost their ability to think, their gazes blank. Stick close together, don''t fall behind. Teacher Lu Doudou waved a small red flag, organizing a class outing. That''s odd, aren''t those Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall members? Why have they left the city? two guards from Muxue City discussed quietly. No idea. Shortly after the martial arts hall students left, the heavily injured team leader of the scouting team staggered back and collapsed at the city gate with a thud, startling the two guards who quickly went to check on him. The team leader, lying in the arms of a guard, shakily raised his hand, pointing in the direction he came from. Quickly inform the City Lord, a beast tide is coming What, a beast tide? The guards trembled. Everyone said beast tides were terrifying, but they had never heard of Muxue City encountering one in their lifetimes. Wait, didn''t the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall members go in the direction of the beast tide? Outside Muxue City, Lu Yang led thirty-plus students, all bundled up in thick coats like little snowmen, except for Lu Yang, who wore a long jacket emblazoned with the Tiger Roar insignia, standing out from the rest. Teacher Lu, isn''t real-life training a bit too dangerous? A student asked, shivering as he raised his hand. They had come enthusiastically for class, only to be told by Teacher Lu to go kill Demon Beasts in the wild? These were Demon Beasts! Even their parents would run upon seeing one, how could they possibly stand a chance? You''ve trained in Tiger Roar Fist for so long, it''s time to test your Cultivation achievements. Don''t worry, I won''t pick too strong opponents for you. The students groaned, although there was the powerful Teacher Lu watching over them, what if something uncontrollable happened? Teacher Lu didn''t care much about what the students were thinking; he continued walking ahead with the flag, and the students had no choice but to follow. We have wolf tracks here; it should be this direction! Lu Yang crouched and confidently pointed at the blank snowfield, like a seasoned hunter. Teacher, there are no footprints here? The footprints have been covered by the heavy snow, You''re still young, you can''t see them, but the teacher can see the footprints beneath the snow. The students looked up to Lu Yang with admiration. Lu Yang was pleased with the students'' reactions and led them in the direction of the Wolf Demon his Spiritual Sense had detected. After walking an unknown distance, Lu Yang raised his hand in a fist to signal everyone to stop. He pointed behind a huge rock nearby and said, See that big rock? There''s a Wolf Demon behind it. According to my experience, it''s a second-level Qi Refinement Wolf Demon, one-eyed and lame on the left leg, abandoned by its pack. Fang Zhige looked bewildered, Can experience really tell all that? Gong Che and Shi Yi, you two command the students to encircle and suppress this Wolf Demon. Yes! Gong Che and Shi Yi shouted simultaneously, a mix of fear and excitement. Among everyone, only Fang Zhige was composed; being at Great Perfection of Qi Refinement, dealing with these Qi Cultivation Stage Demon Beasts was a piece of cake. Little Fang, come here, Lu Yang gestured, calling Fang Zhige under a pine tree. You don''t have to fight with them, I''ll find you a Demon Beast from the Foundation Establishment Stage to deal with. Fang Zhige took a few steps back in disbelief, staring at Lu Yang, who looked indifferent. How could this be, how could Teacher Lu see through his true Cultivation Level, even the Golden Core Stage Master Murong couldn''t! Could it be that Master Luo hadn''t been troubling him because Teacher Lu had dealt with Master Luo? Thinking of this, Fang Zhige lowered his voice and sternly warned, Teacher Lu, you shouldn''t stir this muddy water. Perhaps Master Luo isn''t a threat to you, but behind him is the endless bounty of the Ghost Killing Alliance, and above that is the Nine Ghosts Alliance. You''ll be facing relentless pursuit! Thinking that such a good teacher as Lu Doudou might face a life-threatening situation because of him made Fang Zhige extremely remorseful. Alright kid, don''t worry about it too much, go and fight your Demon Beast. It was then that Fang Zhige suddenly realized his greatest problem, he was only at Great Perfection of Qi Refinement and had never fought a Demon Beast from the Foundation Establishment Stage. His learned assassination techniques were useless against Demon Beasts. Walk north for about a mile, there you''ll find a snow fox at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, go fight it. Lu Yang patted Fang Zhige on the back, urging him to hurry. After Fang Zhige left, Lu Yang touched his chin and said, Speaking of which, is the environment around Muxue City really that good? It took us so long to find a Demon Beast, and their realms aren''t even high. How do you see it, Fairy Awoo, awooC I am currently a wolf, awooC In the Spiritual Space, huge snowflakes fell like goose feathers, burying the Imperial Palace of the Great Bean Dynasty. The roof of the palace was indistinguishable, and it was snowing inside the palace too, covering everything from the ground to the throne. Immortal Fairy, wearing a white wolf skin, leapt up and down in the snow, howling and waving its wolf claws. As soon as Lu Yang turned to ask a question, she pounced on him. What are you doing, Fairy? After Lu Yang staggered to his feet, he realized Immortal Fairy had draped him in an unknown Demon Beast''s fur while he wasn''t looking. This is Bei Skin. Isn''t there a proverb ''a collusion between wolves,'' which describes a very close relationship? Now, I am the wolf, and you are the Bei; our relationship is unbreakable! Chapter 1160 Chapter 1160: Chapter 1159: Making Up for the Regret of Never Having Battled a Demon Beast at the Qi Cultivation Stage Chapter 1160: Chapter 1159: Making Up for the Regret of Never Having Battled a Demon Beast at the Qi Cultivation Stage His Majesty''s natural talent is as pure as it was at the beginning. With towering talents, he has created idioms based on the work of his predecessorsCan exemplary model for all scholars in the land. Upon my return, I will ask Senior Qinghe to inscribe His Majesty''s newly minted idioms into the annals of history, so that they may be passed down through the ages, and let our names as ruler and subject be celebrated for a thousand years. As the Emperor''s Master, Lu Yang had initially intended to correct Fairy Eternity''s misuse of idioms; however, upon reflection, he considered how could His Majesty make a mistakeCthese were not errors, these were idioms His Majesty had created himself. They were indeed worthy of being recorded in the history books. Hehehe, feel free to lavish more praise on me. Being praised so much by Little Yang, Fairy Eternity felt somewhat embarrassed and chuckled awkwardly while scratching the back of her head. Tiger Roar Fist! The immature roar of the tiger echoed, soft and feeble, lacking any intimidation. Initially, the one-eyed, limping lone wolf faced the students'' siege with indifferenceCmere mortals delivering themselves as a mealCuntil, after receiving a couple of hits from Tiger Roar Fist, it realized something was amiss. Though one or two punches did nothing to it, thirty-two students and sixty-four fists were unbearable. The lone wolf went mad, trying to break through the encirclement, while Gong Che and Shi Yi stood ready, anticipating this very move. Both Gong Che''s parents were cultivators, and Shi Yi came from a family of hunters; they had the experience to fend off both wild beasts and Demon Beasts. Tiger Roar! The roar of the tiger continued without cease; everyone''s fist techniques improved significantly. Now, Gong Che finally understood the profundity of Teacher Lu''s painstaking efforts. Teacher Lu had intentionally made their Tiger Roar Fist sound immature. The enemy was less alert from the startCa forewarned strike against an unprepared foe, victorious even before the fight began! The lone wolf howled mournfully and its soul departed to the Nether. The students were initially stunned, scarcely believing they had accomplished what even their parents could not, and soon erupted in cheers. And this was a Wolf Demon at the second layer of Qi Refinement! Its fur was tattered from the battle, but it was still that of a Wolf DemonCvaluable when sold. Skin the wolf along its grain, Shi Yi, coming from a family of hunters, most experienced in this area, instructed as he worked. Then Fang Zhige returned, bloodied in face and body. Successful? asked Lu Yang with a smile, legs crossed. Successful! While everyone was immersed in joy, Lu Yang''s expression suddenly shifted, and he struck out fiercely. A snow-white object burst from the ground and leaped towards the students, who screamed instinctively at the imminent danger. BangC Lu Yang appeared before them, his fist shattering the object. It was a rabbit, at the stage of Qi Refinement Cultivators. It''s a Chewing Demon Rabbit! Shi Yi cried out in shock. One Demon Rabbit wasn''t much, but Chewing Demon Rabbits always appeared in swarms! Fang Zhige''s expression also changed. In his studies of Demon Beasts, encountering such a rabbit meant one thingCrun for your life! Sure enough, more and more Demon Rabbits tumbled down from the snowy mountains, red-eyed, focusing on Lu Yang. And among them, the leader was at the Foundation Establishment Stage! Cold sweat dripped down Lu Yang''s forehead, his back chilledCa Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Rabbit, nearly a hundred Qi Refinement Stage Demon Rabbits, this array was formidable enough to defy even a Golden Core Stage cultivator. And now, with his own realm fluctuating towards Foundation Establishment, how could he possibly be a match for these Demon Rabbits? He feared this would be his end. If he perished, it was of little concern, but the children must not be harmed! sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Quick, runCI''ll hold them off! While confronting the Demon Rabbits, Lu Yang turned with a serious shout, his eyes already filled with a resolve to die. A Demon Rabbit sprang at him from a blind spot, only to be sent flying by Lu Yang''s punch. Teacher Lu! Run, can''t you see? We''re just holding Teacher Lu back! We''re no use here; Teacher Lu is blessed by heavens and will be safe! Gong Che and Shi Yi urged with tears in their eyes, choked up with emotion. The students, knowing Gong Che and Shi Yi were right, retreated while calling out to Teacher Lu. They had a sinking feeling that this farewell might be their last. Only Fang Zhige looked strangeCas if he had seen something amiss. Could it be that the Demon Rabbit killed by Teacher Lu''s punch was the same Foundation Establishment Stage Demon Rabbit? Lu Yang''s eyes turned blood red as he threw himself into battle with the Demon Rabbits. If only the auras of Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were still present to scare off this group of Demon Rabbits, but it had been so long since he arrived in the Extreme Northern Lands that their auras had long since dissipated without a trace. He could only rely on himself now. I''ll fight you with all I''ve got! Lu Yang dared not underestimate these Qi Cultivation Stage Demon Beasts; he had cultivated up to this point, battling demon beasts of all levels, but he had never actually fought against Qi Cultivation Stage Demon Beasts. When facing Demon Beasts he had never crossed swords with before, one couldn''t be too careful! Seeing their leader killed, the Demon Rabbits panicked and fled. Lu Yang relentlessly pursued them, but a noise in the distance caught his attention. He noticed that in the direction the Demon Rabbits had run towards, snow and fog whirled around, and a herd of Demon Beasts was running his way. At the very front ran an Ice Plain Wolf, and behind it there seemed to be very large Demon Beasts, but their species was obscured by the snow and fog. These Demon Rabbits couldn''t beat him and they still called for reinforcements? Fairy, what''s going on? Why are so many Demon Beasts running over here? Lu Yang finally understood why he couldn''t find any Demon Beasts earlier; turns out they were all waiting for him here. Imperial Fairy Eternity, clad in White Wolf fur, sat on the throne: This looks like a beast tide. There are many reasons for one to form, such as a new Demon King trying to establish its authority, something in the city drawing them in, or their living environment being encroached upon. It was a similar chaos back when Immortal Jiuchong was capturing Golden Crows for breeding, with suns flying all over the sky. I just went out for some extracurricular activities, and now they don''t even let people attend class. Forget it. First, I''ll deal with these Demon Wolves and Demon Rabbits. The Demon Rabbits were agile, darting left and leaping right among the wolf pack, running deep into the beast tide. Lu Yang pursued without rest. The leader of the Ice Plain Wolves, a Golden Core great demon, had its head blown apart at his first encounter. The Ice Plain Wolves, with a lot of spine, sought revenge for their leader and were all pulverized by Lu Yang''s punches. Then came a bear group, three zhang tall, with immense strength, thick hides, and in greater numbers than the wolf pack. There were also several Nascent Soul Stage Demon Bears, and with Lu Yang only at Foundation Establishment Stage, they were difficult to fight. With his wooden sword activated, he swept through the bear group like a scythe through wheat, mercilessly harvesting them without even a whimper. The wooden sword released a burst of Sword Qi and shattered, unable to be used again. Lu Yang had to continue taking out new small wooden swords from his Identity Jade. Later, finding it too bothersome to fetch wooden swords this way, he dumped all the swords from the sack, using his intention to float them behind his back, creating a forest of wooden swords. For the cities in the Extreme Northern Lands, a beast tide was a cataclysmic disaster. Not only because of the presence of several Great Demon Kings but also because the endless hordes of Demon Beasts made the Human race''s skin crawl. But no matter how numerous, these Demon Beasts were no match for Lu Yang. Lu Yang strolled leisurely through the beast tide, his fingers lightly hooking forward, sending the small wooden swords flying and felling swathes of Demon Beasts. By the end, even the irrational Demon Beasts regained their senses, afraid to charge any further, and stared in terror at this seemingly weak member of the Human race. Where did those Demon Rabbits go? The Demon Rabbits were too fast and difficult to find amidst the beast tide, especially as Lu Yang was sweeping through with wooden swords that couldn''t quite reach the smaller creatures. Found them. Lu Yang shielded his brow with his palm and spotted the Demon Rabbits not far off. ShickC The wooden sword flew out and shattered, slaughtering the group of Demon Rabbits. Lu Yang wiped the nonexistent sweat from his forehead, finally having killed them all. It hadn''t been easy. BoomC The stomp of an elephant''s foot, dozens of zhang thick, shook the earth, capturing Lu Yang''s attention. The massive shapes emerged from the snow fog, revealing their true forms. Mountainous Frost Elephants, White Snakes that carved rivers on the ground as they slid, Sword-toothed Tiger Kings that could shatter mountaintops with a single leap, Northern Whales treating the snow as their sea Even the commanders of Muxue City''s guards would shiver at the sight of these Ice Plain''s infamous Great Demon Kings! The Frost Elephant exhaled white fog, and the snow fog turned out to be the breath of the mountainous Frost Elephants! Lu Yang subconsciously continued to gesture with his fingers, but no wooden swords flew out. Turning his head, he realized he had run out of small wooden swords. Roar RoarC Guffaw GuffawC The Great Demon Kings made various sounds, mocking Lu Yang''s predicament. The only weapon that could threaten them, the wooden swords, was gone, so what could this tiny Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator do? The infectious laughter of the Great Demon Kings spread among the beast pack, causing all the Demon Beasts in the beast tide to laugh along. Seeing this, Lu Yang could only sigh in resignation and took out another sack of small wooden swords from his Identity Jade. The previous swords had been refined during his Body Integration Realm; these were refined during his Transcendance Tribulation Stage. The laughter of the Great Demon Kings came to an abrupt halt. Chapter 1161 Chapter 1161: Chapter 1160 Swordsmanship Supreme (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) Chapter 1161: Chapter 1160 Swordsmanship Supreme (Extra Chapter for Monthly Votes) City Lord, terrible news! The third scout team reports that a Great Demon King is attacking from outside the city, likely heralding a beast tide! What did you say?! City Lord Zhang''s pupils constricted sharply, and he abruptly stood up, knocking over the table with his vigorous movement. Quickly summon the captain of the guard, the other two vice city lords The attack by the Great Demon King and the outbreak of a beast tide quickly alarmed the entire upper echelon of Muxue City. The atmosphere in the city lord''s council hall was as heavy as leaden clouds, and the maid who was serving tea and water was extremely cautious, fearing to offend and incur the wrath of these great figures. According to what the captain of the third scout team said, are the scant numbers of demon beasts outside Muxue City due to them being summoned by the Great Demon King? And not just one Great Demon King, but including the Frost Elephant Demon King and the White Snake Demon King, plus two other Great Demon Kings that were not clearly identified? Vice City Lord Yao was deeply moved. Is the information confirmed? Why isn''t the captain of the third scout team here to report this? After he reported to the gate guards, he fell into a severe coma from his injuries. What, does Vice City Lord Ma have a way to awaken him? Commander Gongsun squinted his eyes and asked, detecting Vice City Lord Ma''s unpleasant tone. How could it not be possible? There are four Great Demon Kings, led by the Frost Elephant Demon King who has ravaged the ice plains for over a thousand years, trampling numerous Unification Cultivators to death. It is rumored that it has long advanced to the Integration Late Stage. Facing the Frost Elephant Demon King, how could a mere scout team manage to escape? I suspect that this captain has been bought by another city and is a spy fabricating false information to deceive us into chaos! Commander Gongsun angrily said, Nonsense, you even suspect that the man I chose is a fraud! Suddenly, the council hall became tense, with the two Unification Cultivators seeming ready to clash at a moment''s notice. The city lord, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke. He possessed absolute authority in the city; it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say that he built Muxue City himself: Enough, Ma. This matter must be true. Although demon beasts lack spiritual wisdom, the Frost Elephant Demon King, being a seasoned demon of the Integration Late Stage, could be cunning, which is not strange. Letting the scout team captain escape was probably done on purpose to let us know of this in advance and provoke us. Everyone fell silent. The city lord''s words were like the final verdict. Despite all five present being in the Body Integration Realm, facing four Great Demon Kings, along with the fierce and fearless beast tide, they still felt powerless. We can only face battle now. The city lord stood up and spoke in a solemn voice; Muxue City was his life''s work, he couldn''t just give it up. Put the entire city on alert. Vice City Lord Ma, gather cultivators from the city''s sects, academies, and factions, regardless of their cultivation levels; all must join the battle! Commander Gongsun, deploy the guard forces for citywide defense. Commands were issued, and though the battle had not yet started, everyone felt the tense atmosphere, as if a storm was about to break. Vice City Lord Yao, take a few people to scout out the enemy situation and determine the scale of the beast tide. Remember, do not approach the Great Demon Kings! Yes! Amidst a raging blizzard, Vice City Lord Yao took responsibility in a crisis, readying his gear and leading a few particularly brave confidants in silence. The confidants were trembling with fear; though bold, they were not dead soldiers. If detected by the Great Demon Kings, not even Vice City Lord Yao could protect them, let alone fend for himself. Vice City Lord Yao, why don''t we send a few Nascent Soul Stage cultivators to scout, and maybe we shouldn''t go ourselves? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nonsense, what could Nascent Soul Stage cultivators discern? Are you thinking of deserting in the face of battle? If we can''t withstand this beast tide, we might have a chance to escape, but what about our familiesCwill you abandon them? Truthfully, Vice City Lord Yao was also afraid, but what good would being afraid do? Sooner or later, they had to face the beast tide; gathering early intelligence and preparing could offer a sliver of hope. But Silence, we are approaching the beast tide! Several confidants were so frightened that they dared not speak. They approached quietly, their brows furrowing gradually, their hearts uneasy. Why was this beast tide so unusually quiet, so silent that it made their hearts chill? They summoned their courage to approach and saw an unbelievable scene, their hearts skipping several beats. Demon Beast corpses were piled up like mountains, and the large snow, like goose feathers, almost covered the bodies and masked the smell of blood. The Demon Beasts died with their eyes wide open, as if they had encountered unspeakable terror. Could it be, could it be that the Great Demon Kings are fighting among themselves? one confidant asked shakily, finding his own question somewhat amusing. What kind of being killed these Demon Beasts, and was it still here? Thinking of this, their hearts rose to their throats, and they dared not breathe. They landed quietly, carefully observing their surroundings, fearing to disturb that terrifying powerful enemy. Several huge figures blocked their way; the north wind blew, dispersing the chill enveloping these figures, and the people saw clearly what the huge figures looked like, a chill running from their feet to the top of their heads. The corpses of the Great Demon Kings. Look quickly, it''s the Northern Realm Whale King, said to be a side branch of the Kunpeng Clan, swimming in the snow! It''s been split in two! That''s the Sword-toothed Tiger King, which had once stirred up a beast tide that devastated Yong''an City, guarded by two Combined Great Abilities, including Vice City Lord Ma, who then escaped to our Muxue City! That''s the White Snake King, reputed to have unparalleled Invisibility Technique. Even Combined Great Abilities have been assassinated to death by it! Suddenly a confidant fell to the ground with a thump, shivering and pointing at the huge obstacle, The, the Frost Elephant Great Demon King has been beheaded! Even after death, the Frost Elephant Great Demon King was still emitting a cold air, showing how terrifying it was in life. But no matter how terrifying its legends were, today it too lay dead outside the city in the icy snowy wilderness. Vice City Lord Yao, emboldened, examined the wounds, his expression growing more solemn. The wounds were as neat as a mirror, whether it was the Little Demons or the Frost Elephant Great Demon King, all were cut down by one sword stroke, no second move needed. Swordsmanship supremely honored. Quick, go save Teacher Lu! He must still be alive! The students stood at the city gates, urgently persuading the guards. The guards exchanged wry smiles; if a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage encountered a Chewing Demon Rabbit, how could he possibly survive? Probably by the time these kids got here, that Teacher Lu had already been gnawed to bones by the Demon Rabbit. Even if they had the ability to save him, with the current beast tide, and with the strict orders from above not allowing anyone to leave the city without the commander''s token, it was impossible for them to save anyone. Fang Zhige, who originally had great confidence in Teacher Lu, turned pale upon hearing of the beast tide. No matter how powerful Teacher Lu was, he could not possibly survive in the beast tide; they of the Nine Ghosts Alliance also faced the beast tide like trying to stop a car with mantis arms. Gong Che looked towards the snowy wilderness outside the city, suddenly excited, Look, is that Teacher Lu? Fang Zhige shook his head, How could it be Classmates, Teacher is back. Lu Yang, carrying a sack of spoils, all rabbits. Though there were quite a few enemies, luckily I have more life-saving techniques and managed to survive by luck, Lu Yang said with lingering fear. (Added for Alliance Hierarch Shen Ying Lei Ming) Chapter 1162 – 1162 1161 Man Chapter 1162: Chapter 1161: Man-Made Beast Tide Chapter 1162: Chapter 1161: Man-Made Beast Tide The city gate guards looked at Lu Yang as if they had seen a ghost. The descriptions from the students suggested that Lu Yang faced a situation where death was almost certain. Could this be explained by having just enough life-saving measures? Lu Yang returned to Muxue City, accompanied by the students, but his presence was out of sync with the tense atmosphere of the city. As the beast tide approached, Muxue City prepared for war, all cultivators were conscripted. Before entering the martial arts hall, Lu Yang told his classmates to go home, declaring that today''s extracurricular activity had been very successful. The martial arts hall was empty. Lu Yang inquired nearby and learned that the City Lord had gathered all the cultivators in the city to combat the beast tide, and Murong Da Ye and the others, as cultivators, had all been summoned. Speaking of which, who exactly triggered this beast tide? Lu Yang lay on his bed, recalling the remnants of a beast taming technique within the bodies of the Four Great Demon Kings, and murmured to himself. This meant that the beast tide was not the natural disaster outsiders believed it to be, but a genuine man-made calamity. Is it to overwhelm Muxue City with the beast tide? Controlling the Four Great Demon Kings with a beast taming technique, the practitioner must definitely be a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. For a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, destroying Muxue City would be an easy task. Do they not want to make a move personally, or is there another agenda? Suddenly, there was a commotion in the martial arts hall. Did you see Vice City Lord Ma''s expression? Laughable, I thought he could only scowl, turns out he has other faces too. Alright, alright, keep your voices down. If Vice City Lord Ma''s people hear us, we''re finished. When Lu Yang went outside, it turned out Sect Leader Murong Da Ye and his disciples had returned. Little Lu, you''re okay? I heard you took the kids outside the city to hunt demons and scared me to death, Murong Da Ye said with concern. Just lucky, didn''t encounter any powerful demon beasts. Hey, that''s why I say your luck isn''t just bragging; it''s real good. When you went out, the beast tide struck; had you encountered it, it would have been the end. Yeah, yeah, it was a city-destroying level beast tide. Even the City Lord had no answers, the inner sect disciples chattered, having encountered the legendary beast tide for the first time in their lives. Lu Yang remained silent with a smile. I heard from a neighbor that you all were called by the City Lord to deal with the beast tide? Exactly, I thought I was almost gone for good this time, Murong Da Ye said, still shaken, slapping his thigh. Don''t worry, sit down and take it easy, Lu Yang said smilingly, getting things organized. I caught a few wild rabbits outside the city, let''s roast and eat them together. Ah, that''s wonderful, Murong Da Ye beamed with joy, his disciples also thrilled. In the barren Extreme Northern Lands, having a barbecue was one of the few forms of entertainment. Lu Yang expertly set up the grill and listened to Murong Da Ye tell stories as he roasted the meat. At first, when Vice City Lord Ma summoned us, we were very scared. After all, it''s a beast tide. What could we, who are just at the stages of Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core, do? We were clearly going to our deaths. That Ma fellow even feigned concern, saying it was all for the continuation of Muxue City, asking us to hand over our cultivation resources for centralized allocation. If he''s so capable, let him charge at the beast tide first. It''s all nonsense, I think he just wanted to embezzle things. If the city were breached, he''d be the first to grab stuff and flee! After a lot of persuasion, Vice City Lord Ma, seeing that we were unwilling to hand over our cultivation resources, started getting agitated. That''s when Vice City Lord Yao arrived, saying there was no need to worry about the beast tide anymore. A Supreme Power slew the Four Great Demon Kings with a single sword strike, killing tens, if not hundreds of thousands of the Demon Race, directly resolving the source of the beast tide. At first, Ma still said Vice City Lord Yao shouldn''t spread false military information and shake the army''s morale. But once he led a team out of the city and returned, he was utterly demoralized, talking about how it couldn''t be possible, and he was also seriously injured, hurt by the residual Sword Qi. The apprentice chimed in longingly, I also heard that the City Lord himself inspected the situation and said that someone at the peak of Sword Dao Supreme made their move. Sword Dao Supreme, if I ever get the chance to meet this Sword Dao Supreme, my life would not be in vain. Lu Yang served four grilled rabbit legs and joked, What''s so great about a Sword Dao Supreme? The apprentice said with a chuckle, Daoist Lu, you wouldn''t know, but what if the Sword Dao Supreme took a liking to me and passed me a few sword techniques? Then I could walk sideways through Muxue City. Murong Grandpa took a bite of grilled rabbit leg, his eyes lit up, Hey, Little Lu, your cooking skills are impressive. You could open a shop with thisCIn Muxue City, I''ve eaten barbecue for nearly a hundred years, and none is better than yours! You''re exaggerating, exaggerating. Ma Family estate. Ever since Vice City Lord Ma returned home, he had secluded himself, not even meeting his own family. Vice City Lord Ma sat cross-legged on a straw mat, eyes closed, gritting his teeth, his hands cupped, as beads of sweat trickled down from his forehead, across his chin, down his cheeks, and dropped onto the ground. The Sword Qi of the Sword Dao Supreme remained in his body, and he tried various methods to expel it quickly but could only wear it down bit by bit. But that was not his concern. He suddenly opened his eyes, murmuring to himself, This can''t be, this can''t be What can''t be? A weathered voice resounded in Vice City Lord Ma''s ear. Who is there? Vice City Lord Ma tensed up. This was his cultivation place, absolutely safe; even the City Lord couldn''t just barge in. How is it, still have a trace of my Sword Qi inside you and don''t recognize me? Vice City Lord Ma''s pupils dilated, his voice filled with agitation, It''s you, no, it''s You! It was the Supreme Sword Master who had slain the Four Great Demon Kings with a single sword strike! Vice City Lord Ma thinks something is impossible? Is it that you thought the beast swarm that was supposed to attack the city was halted by me? Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vice City Lord Ma felt the Sword Master''s oppressive presence and fell to his knees with a thud, beads of sweat the size of soybeans forming on his forehead. No, that''s not what I mean, Vice City Lord Ma stammered. Sword Master withdrew his oppressive presence, noticing Vice City Lord Ma was also a Sword Cultivator. Faced with an overwhelming Sword Cultivator''s pressure, it would be impossible for him to lie. I I never imagined a Sword Cultivator could cultivate to such a level, Vice City Lord Ma said bitterly. As a Sword Cultivator, he knew all too well the chasm between him and the Supreme Sword Master. Yet he refused to accept this, recklessly touching the Sword Qi left in the Great Demon King''s body, sustaining heavy injuries. He realized that there was an insurmountable chasm between himself and a true Sword Cultivator, and he would never be able to reach across it in this lifetime, plunging into despair. Sword Master sneered, As a Sword Cultivator, yet impure in thought, facing the beast swarm you only thought of abandoning the city, spineless. Yet you aspire to climb to the pinnacle of Sword Dao, laughable. In your life, have you ever wielded your sword against someone more powerful than yourself? Vice City Lord Ma felt as if struck by lightning. The Sword Master withdrew the Sword Qi from Vice City Lord Ma''s body and vanished. Lu Yang appeared outside the Ma Family estate, shaking his head, It seems he has nothing to do with the beast swarm incident. Chapter 1163 Chapter 1163: Chapter 1162: Why Are There So Many Problematic Students? Chapter 1163: Chapter 1162: Why Are There So Many Problematic Students? When the people of Muxue City learned that a Supreme Expert had helped them fend off the beast tide, sparing the city from disaster without any casualties, everyone was very pleased. But then, the more enterprising cultivators started eyeing the corpses of the demon beasts. These demon beasts were all at least at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and selling just one could bring in a large number of spirit stones. However, a very realistic problem soon presented itselfCthe demon beasts were indeed dealt with by the Supreme Expert, but the Supreme Expert''s Sword Qi also remained within the bodies of the beasts. Touching the Sword Qi was a lesson already learned by Vice City Lord Ma. Now, more than a month had passed since the disaster of the beast tide, and the Sword Qi still lingered in the demon beasts'' bodies, almost unchanged. The cultivators of Muxue City sighed, it seemed that only time could wear down the Sword Qi. At this moment, the Supreme Sword Master was methodically teaching the children the Tiger Roar Fist. Very good, very good, having experienced real combat really makes a difference. As usual, next we''ll start sparring in groups. Lu Yang was very satisfied with the students'' progress in cultivating the Tiger Roar Fist. Ever since they had fought desperately against that second-level Qi Refinement lone wolf, their boldness had greatly increased. While mastering the techniques of the Fist was important, boldness was also a crucial factor. Take Meng Jingzhou for example, Meng Jingzhou was full of vigor, making rapid progress in Fist techniques day by day, to a point where even Lu Yang couldn''t keep up with him. These students, if placed in the outside world, could also be revered as Great Martial Masters, standing out among ordinary people. However, the students had no concept of their own strength and didn''t know how strong they were. Their exclamations interrupted Lu Yang''s thoughts. Su Yuan actually won? Isn''t he the least talented among us, losing every single time? This is his first win, right? Although Gao Yifan''s strength is below average, he shouldn''t lose to Su Yuan. Listening to the students'' discussions, Lu Yang roughly understood what had happenedCSu Yuan, who had always been at the bottom in terms of talent, had won in this group sparring session. He had noticed this kid Su Yuan; he was very hardworking, but his talent was indeed very poor. It was said that he was an orphan, having survived by wandering in his early years. Perhaps it was during that time that he depleted his health, and without cultivator parents like Gong Che, naturally, his foundation was much weaker. Su Yuan won, not bad, not bad. It looks like the private training was not in vain. Lu Yang led the applause, always advocating for encouraging education. Teacher, I don''t even know what happened just now, it just happened out of the blue, Su Yuan said, feeling embarrassed. Bullshit, it was clearly because I was careless! Gao Yifan angrily said. He could lose to anyone, but losing to Su Yuan, who was the least talented, was too humiliating! Lu Yang watched the two students with interest: Is that so? Why don''t you two spar again? Old Gao, are you up for it? Let''s go! As the roar of the Tiger sounded, Su Yuan and Gao Yifan began their second round of sparring. It was clear that Su Yuan was at a disadvantage, something all the other students could see. Suddenly, Su Yuan changed his fist into a claw, reaching for Gao Yifan. Gao Yifan, caught off guard and unsure how to respond, could only retreat. Su Yuan quickly advanced, launching a rapid punch that broke through Gao Yifan''s defense and knocked him to the ground. Su Yuan won again! The students exclaimed in surprise. If the first win was an accident, then the second win was a demonstration of true skill. Not bad, you''ve indeed improved. But how did you think of changing from fist to claw just now? Lu Yang asked. That move was the essence of the Tiger Roar Fist, something that couldn''t be explicitly taught but had to be realized intuitivelyCSu Yuan had seemingly grasped it. I just felt it should be done that way. Looks like your efforts have paid off. That''s all for today''s lesson, Lu Yang clapped his hands. After the class, Su Yuan looked panicked and hurried back to his thatched house to confront the other voice that had appeared in his mind. Who are you, and why won''t you let me tell Teacher Lu the truth! Su Yuan demanded. While he was sparring with Gao Yifan, a voice suddenly appeared in his mind, instructing him on his moves. He was no match for Gao Yifan, but by following the voice''s commands, he won against Gao Yifan twice in succession. When Lu Yang asked him why he made those moves, he had intended to tell his teacher about the voice in his mind, but the voice stopped him from doing so. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For some reason, that voice made him feel deeply convinced. Are you hiding something guilty, that you don''t want me to speak about it! You are naive and do not understand the perils of human nature. My existence is a great secret, and also your opportunity. I have never heard of anyone revealing their opportunities. With my help, mastering Tiger Roar Fist and defeating Shi Yi and Gong Che will be effortless. But you should improve gradually; rapid changes might attract the attention of those with intentions, the voice said, sounding genuinely considerate for Su Yuan. However, Su Yuan still didn''t trust the voice and asked cautiously, Who are you, and why are you inside my body! Who am I? The voice paused when questioned about its identity, sounding melancholic, I don''t know who I am either. Maybe someday, you can help me find the answer. Really, that sounds quite mysterious. Suddenly, a new voice chimed in, and Su Yuan was delighted. Teacher Lu! Surprisingly, Teacher Lu had appeared in his home without him knowing. Lu Yang displayed a mentor-like smile, I''ve come for a home visit. I hope I''m not interrupting anything? The voice did not appear again. Come on, no need to hide, I heard everything you both were talking about. The voice still did not emerge. Lu Yang waited patiently, gazing at Su Yuan, until finally, the voice couldn''t maintain its composure and spoke with an undertone of threat. Kid, though I can''t recall my past, I remember that I was a Combined Great Ability before my death. You, a mere Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, have no business delving into it! Although it was a threat, the voice didn''t emit a convincing aura. Combined Great Ability, huh? That does sound strong. Lu Yang sat down and gestured for Su Yuan to sit as well. Lu Yang then took out two leaves, one for each of them. Is this, is this Enlightenment Tea?! the voice was a bit shocked, surprised that something like this couldn''t be offered by a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator. Who exactly is he! Lu Yang shook his head, realizing the other couldn''t even recognize that the leaves came from the Enlightenment Tea Tree King. But it didn''t matter. A senior was still a senior, deserving of respect regardless of their awareness. He leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and scrutinized Su Yuan. If I''m not mistaken, senior has been residing in Su Yuan for about a decade, right? Was it because I took Su Yuan out to hunt Demon Beasts that you were awoken, or was it the Yang Qi from the Tiger Roar Fist that stimulated you? The voice continued to be silent for a while before finally saying, The Tiger Roar Fist you taught is not ordinary. If there were outsiders present, they would realize that Lu Yang was not using Spiritual Sense to talk in the spiritual space; it was a very normal verbal conversation, while the voice spoke using Su Yuan''s body. Chapter 1164 Chapter 1164: Chapter 163 The Number One Person with Swordsmanship Talent in the Extreme Northern Lands Chapter 1164: Chapter 163 The Number One Person with Swordsmanship Talent in the Extreme Northern Lands Listening to Lu Yang speaking to the mysterious voice, Su Yuan felt uneasy. Seizing the moment when no one paid attention to him, he secretly drank a sip of Enlightenment Tea, and immediately felt his limbs and body lighten up as if he didn''t exist, making every movement exceptionally easy. This, this is The voice was astonished; throughout his life, he had drunk Enlightenment Tea countless times, but never had a batch been so powerful. What year''s Enlightenment Tea is this? There shouldn''t be tea of such caliber in the Extreme Northern Lands. Moreover, what was the identity of the person who could procure such tea effortlessly? Exactly who are you? the voice toned down its arrogance, realizing that Lu Yang''s origins far exceeded its imagination, most likely belonging to someone of equal stature during its life, or perhaps even a more powerful being. The only beings more powerful would be those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. When asking someone''s identity, you should introduce yourself first. The voice sighed deeply, What you said is very true, but I really have forgotten my identity. Lu Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, Then what do you remember? I am a cultivator from the Extreme Northern Lands at the Integration Peak, having faced a great catastrophe, I intended to possess the body of a frozen beggar in the city. Unexpectedly, after possessing it, I fell into a deep sleep, and the little beggar came back to life. Hearing this, Su Yuan was quite shocked, That little beggar Is you. Su Yuan looked dazed; his childhood memories were very vague and he couldn''t remember what had happened. Faced a great catastrophe, what catastrophe? Lu Yang stroked his chin, curious about the event itself. I can''t remember clearly, only that it was an enemy so powerful that it couldn''t be defeated. The enemy that forced an Integration Peak cultivator to flee by possession was either on par with his own master''s capability or had to be a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Su Yuan, since nothing major is happening at your home, your teacher is relieved. Lu Yang couldn''t obtain more information and prepared to leave. Su Yuan exclaimed in surprise. Was this really considered nothing major at home? Let''s stop here, Lu Yang advised before leaving, That voice won''t harm you, but don''t take everything he says at face value. He himself just said that you lack experience and don''t understand the dangers of human hearts. You should still take precautions. You! The voice seemed somewhat angry. Lu Yang pretended not to hear and left Su Yuan''s house. Sir, a roasted sweet potato please. On his way back, Lu Yang rubbed his ears and reddened them, pretending to look as cold as the passersby. I didn''t notice this before, but Su Yuan''s soul is quite strong, Lu Yang said while eating the sweet potato. He gently peeled off the crispy skin to reveal the enticingly glossy, orange-yellow flesh inside. The steam slowly rose, condensing into tiny dewdrops in the cold air, mingling with the falling snow, covering Lu Yang''s face. Taking a bite, the soft, glutinous, sweetly fragrant texture enveloped his taste buds. Su Yuan''s soul had reached Integration Peak, a level no cultivator in Muxue City could discern unless Lu Yang''s own soul fluctuation was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; otherwise, the hints were unnoticeable. It''s fine, it''s just at the Integration Realm. In the Spiritual Space, Immortal Fairy constructed a semicircular small house out of snow, lazily lying inside, not feeling the cold at all. It''s definitely a split personality. Su Yuan didn''t know that if one were to possess another, he would, just like Lu Yang, engage in conversation with Immortal Fairy in the Spiritual Space using Su Yuan''s body the entire time. That is to say, that voice was actually Su Yuan as well. There was only one soul within Su Yuan''s body to corroborate this conclusion. According to Lu Yang''s conjecture, it was ten years ago that the voice fought a great battle and, upon losing, possessed the body of a deceased beggar in Muxue City. Whether it was because the voice was gravely injured, or because the beggar''s body was too weak, the possession encountered a mishap; the voice fell into a deep slumber and also lost its memories, splitting off a sliver of soul to become the new beggar, who was Su Yuan. Now, Su Yuan was cultivating Tiger Roar Fist, and the masculine energy it generated had awakened that voice. From their brief exchange, the voice had not realized that Su Yuan was another personality of his. Perhaps the voice would continually tempt Su Yuan, persuading him to accept its power and thus take control of Su Yuan''s body, or maybe Su Yuan would resist the temptation and gain the power of the voice. The final outcome would depend on Su Yuan''s own choices. Did you hear? Xue Shilou is coming to our Muxue City. During the break in the middle of class, students gathered together, speaking in hushed tones and gesticulating continuously, their eyebrows twitching; it was evident that Xue Shilou held much significance to them. That hero Xue Shilou who punishes the wicked and routes out evil? Gong Che asked excitedly; Xue Shilou''s reputation for upholding justice was well known across the Extreme Northern Lands, and what young person wouldn''t admire him? He was the number one in Swordmanship Talent in the Extreme Northern Lands, a title alone that could attract countless admirers. Yes, that''s him. It''s said he was drawn here by the Sword Qi of that unparalleled Sword Cultivator during the beast tide, wanting to observe those Sword Qi. I also heard he was once an opponent of Talent Lu, Lu Yang, is that true? Shi Yi, very excited, could hardly stay seated. It is true. They were opponents at the Sword Inquiry Ceremony held in the Sword Tower. It''s said that among the opponents Talent Lu encountered during that ceremony, aside from Ming Lou, the successor of the Sword Tower, Xue Shilou was the strongest, Gong Che said, his family being cultivators knew more than the average person. A duel between such formidable opponents was always a captivating topic, especially involving talents like Xue Shilou and Lu Yang, who were renowned throughout both the Extreme Northern Lands and the entire Cultivation World. Ah, Xue Shilou, Lu Yang was briefly stunned when he heard this name; after hearing Gong Che elaborating, he then recalled who Xue Shilou was. Indeed, Xue Shilou was a formidable opponent he encountered at the Sword Inquiry Ceremony; against other competitors he would only execute a single sword strike, but to defeat Xue Shilou, he had unleashed three full strikes. Alright, stop discussing, class is starting, Lu Yang shouted, the students reluctantly responded, engrossed as they were in their discussions. The door of the Martial Arts Hall suddenly burst open with a whoosh of cold wind rushing inward, and a swordsman in black appeared, quickly shutting the door. Xue Shilou sighed in relief; someone had inadvertently recognized him, causing the whole street to swarm with people, and unfamiliar with the place, he could only hide somewhere arbitrarily. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Xue Shilou turned around, he noticed thirty-three students and sixty-six eyes staring directly at him, which made him somewhat embarrassed. Suddenly, he noticed the teaching instructor, backed away several steps, nearly tripping over the threshold: Is it you? He hurriedly looked up at the signboard overheadCyes, this was the Martial Arts Hall, not the City Lord''s residence. Focus, this gentleman is a friend of the instructor, Lu Yang said calmly, then glanced again at Xue Shilou. Keep quiet, don''t interrupt my class; we can talk after it''s over. Xue Shilou nodded woodenly. Chapter 1165 Chapter 1165: Chapter 1164: A New Teacher Added Chapter 1165: Chapter 1164: A New Teacher Added Goodbye, Teacher Lu. After class, the students left in small groups, walking home together. Each of them glanced at the corner, where a black-clothed swordsman with seemingly no presence sat quietly as they passed the gate. After all the students had left, Xue Shilou finally spoke. You seem quite amused, Daoist Lu, Xue Shilou managed to say after holding it in for so long. Sword cultivators typically aren''t talkative, with Daoist Buyu and Lu Yang being the two exceptions. Xue Shilou really didn''t know what to say. Teaching a group of students fist techniques, it seemed they were unaware of Lu Yang''s identity; otherwise, their reaction wouldn''t have been so indifferent. Why teach them? Teach me! How much does your martial arts hall charge per lesson? I want to sign up! Just experiencing life. I''ve heard you have a pretty good reputation in the Extreme Northern Lands, Snow Daoist, Lu Yang teased. During the Sword Inquiry Ceremony at the Sword Tower, Xue Shilou was somewhat famous in the Extreme Northern Lands. Not seeing him for several years, Lu Yang didn''t expect his fame in the Extreme Northern Lands to have grown so much that he could carry the title of the one with the best swordmanship talent in the Extreme Northern Lands. With cultivation level at the late stage of Spirit Transformation, his talent indeed allowed him to walk sideways in the Extreme Northern Lands. Even if he encountered a Great Demon King, he could escape unscathed. It''s all just hype from the people. I''m nowhere near as renowned as Daoist Lu, Xue Shilou admitted. He knew his fame only extended to the Extreme Northern Lands and beyond that, no one would recognize him. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Lu Yang was different. It wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say that his name was known across the world. It was as if Xue Shilou finally found a topic he could talk about and took the initiative to engage in conversation: The Sword Qi on the Frost Elephant Demon King''s corpse is truly awe-inspiring. Even if I cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, I would have no confidence in unleashing a sword strike to match it. I never expected such a marvel in our Extreme Northern Lands. A single sword strike vanquished the Four Great Demon Kings so cleanly and efficiently. The Sword Qi lingers on without fading. I''ve heard that the sword cultivator Vice City Lord of Muxue City, upon witnessing that Sword Qi, was so ashamed that he nearly mutilated himself and almost gave up on swordsmanship. I have a premonition that the key to my breakthrough to the Void Refinement Stage lies here in Muxue City. Observing this Sword Qi and comprehending a fraction of its mysteries will surely elevate my Sword Intent to a new level. Speaking of which, why is Daoist Lu in Muxue City? Are you also here to observe that Sword Qi? Oh, that Sword Qi was left by me. Cough coughC Xue Shilou suddenly choked and coughed violently, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment, almost coughing out his lungs. You?! Lu Yang was somewhat surprised by Xue Shilou''s reaction, Didn''t you know, Snow Daoist, I''m currently at the Void Refinement Stage, spending my days here amidst the mortal realm. You''re at the Void Refinement Stage?! Xue Shilou coughed even more violently. At the time of the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, he was at the mid-stage of Transforming Spirit while Lu Yang was at the initial stage. Then he had been forcefully taken across the border by his Senior Brother and captured by Laurel Fairy Palace, where with their help, he truly awakened his Snow Emperor Bloodline. After diving into intensive cultivation in the Extreme Northern Lands, how could it be that Lu Yang''s cultivation progress had surpassed his own? That''s wrong, though. Even if you''re at the Void Refinement Stage, the realm fluctuation reaching the Body Integration Realm wouldn''t be enough to deliver such a strike! Oh, you''re talking about that. It happened when I accidentally triggered an unprecedented Thunder Tribulation during my breakthrough to the Void Refinement Stage, which made my Void Refinement Stage somewhat different from others. My realm fluctuation ranges from the Qi Cultivation Stage to the Pass Tribulation Stage. Xue Shilou was completely numb by this point. He felt he shouldn''t have come to Muxue City. Even if he thought he had a strong Dao heart, it couldn''t withstand such continual blows. Will Daoist Lu be staying in Muxue City for a while? Given the constant fluctuation in my realm, it could be quite dangerous to go to other places. I''ll be staying at this martial arts hall for the time being. Is the martial arts hall still recruiting? Can I stay here? Xue Shilou asked excitedly. He had originally planned to stay in Muxue City for some time to learn from the Sword Qi on the Frost Elephant Demon King''s corpse. Now that Lu Yang was here, there was no need to look elsewhere. ` You''ll have to ask Master Murong about that. Oh, Master Murong is the Sect Leader of the Tiger Roar Sect. Lu Yang realized what Xue Shilou meant, but he didn''t mind; after all, it didn''t matter whom he taught. Xue Shilou straightened his clothes and went to visit the Sect Leader of the Tiger Roar Sect. He wasn''t afraid of Murong You recognizing him. Although he was well-known, few people in the Extreme Northern Lands had actually seen his true face. He was once recognized by accident when someone shouted in excitement upon seeing him, causing a rumor-fueled chase after him. Of course, the most important reason was that he did not know the Disguise Skill. Sword Cultivators are straightforward in their actions, how could they engage in activities that require hiding and sneaking around? Master Murong''s Abode was located in the deepest part of the Martial Arts Hall''s backyard. Lu Yang brought Xue Shilou over: Is Master Murong here? Come in. Lu Yang and Xue Shilou entered. Little Lu, who is this? Hello, Master Murong, my surname is Xue. I''m a friend of Teacher Lu and would like to teach at our Martial Arts Hall. Murong You was greatly surprised: You''re Little Lu''s friend? Little Lu, has your memory recovered? It has recovered a part. Murong You, wise with age, instantly understood the situation. Little Lu''s memory had only partially recovered, and he couldn''t be overstimulated. He needed to recover gradually. To take care of Little Lu, his friend decided to stay at his Martial Arts Hall for a while. What is Teacher Xue''s Cultivation Level, and what does he want to teach? FoundationFoundation Establishment Early Stage. I have some understanding of Swordsmanship and can teach them that. We can''t do Swordsmanship. Master Murong shook his head, Swords are expensive after all. Most students here come from families with not much money, they can''t even afford swords, so learning Swordsmanship would be useless to them. Xue Shilou turned to Lu Yang for help, what else could he teach if not Swordsmanship? Was he supposed to teach the students how to maintain their composure in battle so that their clothes wouldn''t get stained with blood? Lu Yang stepped forward to speak for Xue Shilou: He can teach the Rake Skill, the Shovel Skill. Rake Skill, Shovel Skill? That could work. Murong You''s eyes brightened, not expecting Little Lu''s friend to be so versatile. Rakes and shovels are farming tools but could also be used as weapons in critical moments. However, such weapons are quite rare, and very few in Muxue City know how to wield them. Do I know the Rake Skill and Shovel Skill? Xue Shilou pondered and indeed felt competent; as the saying goes, all paths lead to the same goal in the great Dao. Being devoted to the art of the sword, he had cultivated to the Spirit Transformation Stage, which allowed him to have an understanding of other weapons through analogy. Teaching a group of students would be more than manageable. As for the monthly salary, how about five Spirit Stones per month? That''s fine. Xue Shilou didn''t care much about making money. Then you can live next to Little Lu. Now officially a teacher, Xue Shilou could legitimately stay at the Martial Arts Hall and ask Lu Yang for guidance in Swordsmanship. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, I have some doubts about Swordsmanship Lu Yang gave Xue Shilou a look: What Swordsmanship? Do you know the Rake Skill, the Shovel Skill? Go practice on your own first, otherwise, how will you teach the students tomorrow? Oh. On his first day at Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall, Xue Shilou learned how to use a hooked rake and a shovel. Chapter 1166 Chapter 1166: Chapter 1165: Ice Flood Dragon Clan Chapter 1166: Chapter 1165: Ice Flood Dragon Clan In the dead of night, Xue Shilou closed his eyes and focused, treating the rake in his hand as if it were his sword. Suddenly opening his eyes, he swung it with the force of a gale, every move executed with precision and method. Even the seasoned masters of rake skill in Muxue City, upon seeing Xue Shilou''s actions, would have to admit their respect, for Xue Shilou wielded it much stronger than they. But Xue Shilou felt it still wasn''t enough. Not fast enough, not fast enough, it needed to be faster, even faster! The rake in his hand left behind trails of illusory shadows as he swung, and eventually, he was so tired he was huffing and puffing, propping himself up with the rake to barely stand, maintaining the poise of a sword cultivator. Daoist Lu had him practice the rake skill, which must contain deeper meaning, certainly not as simple as merely teaching the students the rake skill. Xue Shilou stared at the rake handle, now imprinted by his grip, letting his mind wander. The rake, the rake A flash of insight struck Xue Shilou, and he suddenly understood. Of course, how had he not realized this point before C when swinging the rake, its nine teeth would attack the enemy simultaneously, which perfectly embodies the principle of One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand and Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. If the rake could simultaneously encapsulate these two completely opposite sword skills, could it be that these two sword skills shared something in common? Daoist Lu was definitely hinting at this! With this realization, Xue Shilou''s thoughts flowed smoothly, and he was at Lu Yang''s door first thing in the morning to express his gratitude. Thank you, Daoist Lu, for your guidance. I''ve had an epiphany. Last night, Lu Yang had spent a long evening accompanying Fairy Eternity, and now his mind was still in a haze, not, what epiphany did you have? Good, having an epiphany is what matters. At Hunter Shi''s home. Shi Yi had a very long dream, in which he saw himself falling into an ice hole and being swept away by a rapid undercurrent. Logically speaking, falling into an undercurrent, he should have felt exceedingly cold, but instead, he felt abnormally warm, as if he was born to live there. Shi Yi suddenly opened his eyes, only to find himself standing in the icy snow outside the house, bare-chested yet not feeling cold at all. Hmm? How did I end up here? Shi Yi felt an itch on his arm and scratched it subconsciously, only to realize something was amiss. Looking down, he saw a few ice crystal-like snake scales had grown on his arm! Dad, look at my arm! Shi Yi quickly ran into the house to find his father, a renowned hunter who, despite being an ordinary human, had trapped and killed Demon Beasts of the Qi Refinement first and second layers, truly formidable. Hunter Shi was splitting firewood when he saw the snake scales on Shi Yi''s arm; the axe dropped from his hands and thudded into the snow. Ah, so you''ve finally awakened? Dad, what''s happening to me, you know, don''t you? Seeing his father''s reaction, how could Shi Yi not realize that his father had long anticipated this day? Does this have something to do with my mother? Shi Yi had never met his mother, and though his father said she died in childbirth, Shi Yi always felt that his father''s tone was off, as if there was more to the story. Hunter Shi beckoned Shi Yi inside to put on some clothes, and the father and son sat next to the table. I originally wanted to take this secret to my grave, but since you''ve inherited your mother''s bloodline, there''s no need to conceal it any longer. Hunter Shi took a puff of tobacco, reminiscing about the past twenty years. Twenty years ago, I was out hunting and came across a woman in the snow, beautiful as a fairy. Seeing that the fairy was gravely injured, I brought her back. When the fairy awoke, she was very hostile towards me, but gradually, as we interacted more, her attitude softened, and she no longer bore any hostility towards me. The fairy told me she was in the Void Refinement Stage, which made her realm very unstable, and she had been attacked while out on her practice, resulting in her severe injuries and coma. You must have guessed the fairy''s identity by now; she was your mother, Bing Wu. Later, we fell in love, and you were born, our family of three living a sweet life. Unfortunately, the happiness was short-lived. Your mother''s clan came for her, intending to take her away and kill both me and you. That was when I learned that your mother wasn''t from the Human race, but from the Ice Flood Dragon Clan. That legendary clan capable of creating ice with their breath, the Ice Flood Dragon Clan? Shi Yi''s body trembled with the revelation. Yes, and your mother was the Holy Daughter of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan, the most likely to transform into a dragon in a thousand years. She married me and gave birth to you, which was a violation of our clan''s taboo, a sign of bad omen. It was your mother who, with death staring her in the face, forced the Ice Flood Dragon Clan to spare the lives of us both. The scales on your arm are the symbol of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan. I thought you would never awaken the Ice Flood Dragon Bloodline and would live a safe and uneventful life. That was also your mother''s wish, but alas, against all odds, you have ultimately awakened the Ice Flood Dragon Bloodline. Shi Yi clenched his fists so tightly his nails dug into his flesh, whitening his knuckles, Where is my mother? The hunter sighed, Probably detained in the Ice Flood Dragon Clan''s forbidden grounds. Before she left, your mother instructed me to tell you to never entertain the thought of rescuing her. Even the high officials of Muxue City must yield three steps when they encounter the Ice Flood Dragon Clan. How can you possibly contend with them? Shi Yi fell silent, his heart bleeding, feeling his own weakness. Alright, it''s getting late. Go to class. The Ice Flood Dragon Clan had an ice sculpture, a statue of an ice dragon, carved so lifelike that suddenly one of the dragon''s scales started to shimmer. The guardians of the sculpture immediately reported the situation to the Clan Leader. The Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader was attempting to persuade a stunning woman, Bing Wu, just marry my son obediently. The union of the strongest bloodlines might mean that your child is born with Dragon''s Blood. Wishful thinking in broad daylight! the beautiful woman flatly refused. Just then, a subordinate came to report. The Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader heard about the shimmering dragon scale on the sculpture and was caught by surprise, Oh, has another clan member been born? He had not heard of anyone in the clan being pregnant. He approached the sculpture and calculated with his fingers, murmuring an incantation with an annoyed expression, Turns out it''s the bastard that Bing Wu left in the outside world. To think that bastard actually awakened our clan''s bloodlineCridiculous, it''s simply a desecration of our noble bloodline. Bing Wei, Bing Wu, where are you? Present! Two Flood Dragons appeared, kneeling before the Clan Leader. Go to Muxue City and kill that bastard named Shi Yi. Understood! Bing Wei and Bing Wu were the trusted confidantes of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader, also brothers. With their Spirit Transformation Late Stage Cultivation Level, together they were unbeatable below the Body Integration Realm. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He''s here. Bing Wei and Bing Wu had found out the whereabouts of Shi Yi, who was in a Martial Arts Hall learning Fist Technique and Rake Skill. How pitiful, this is the extent of the vision of humans. They try every means to make themselves stronger, but in the end, it''s just about learning some family techniques at the Martial Arts Hall. Bing Wei and Bing Wu, full of arrogance, sauntered into the Martial Arts Hall unconcerned about committing murder in public. Rather, publicly executing Shi Yi would be the perfect demonstration of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan''s power. They kicked open the doors of the Martial Arts Hall, scanning the group of students with contempt. The students, busy with their rakes laughing and practicing some unfathomable moves, included Shi Yi, sweating profusely, training with great effort. All students turned to look at Bing Wei and Bing Wu. Seems the teachers here are of this level Xue, Xue Why is the killing star Xue Shilou here? Xue Shilou frowned as he sized up the two Ice Flood Dragons, displeased, Who are you, and what are you doing here? The moment Bing Wei and Bing Wu saw Xue Shilou, they froze, taken aback. The Ice Flood Dragon Clan naturally fear no cold, but at that moment, they felt as if they had turned into mortals, drenched in a bucket of ice water from head to toe. Smiles of flattery crept onto their faces as they gradually retreated, heading to fix the door they had kicked in, trying to restore it. We heard the Martial Arts Hall door was about to break down. Indeed, it''s old and falls apart upon touch. We''ll fix it right away. Chapter 1167 Chapter 1167: Chapter 1166: This Door is Not Sturdy at All Chapter 1167: Chapter 1166: This Door is Not Sturdy at All Bing Wei and Bing Wu''s legs trembled at the sight of Xue Shilou, and they almost broke into tears. Although they were both at the Spirit Transformation Late Stage like Xue Shilou, and together they could walk unhindered below the Body Integration Realm, Xue Shilou was a Sword Cultivator who could match those in the Body Integration Realm! It was said that he could fight evenly with cultivators at the Early Integration Stage and even rumors persisted that he had clashed with the Demon King and, although neither had emerged victorious, he had remained uninjured! If Xue Shilou struck with one sword, they would not die but would be gravely wounded! Why was Xue Shilou here, and why was he holding a rake? Bing Wei and Bing Wu took out nails and hammers from their Storage Rings and began fix the door, making clanking sounds. As trusted followers of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader, they were skilled at everything from murder and arson to mending doors and fixing shoes. Under Xue Shilou''s supervision, they didn''t dare use regular wood and instead, heartachingly took out the Dragon Blood Wood and fashioned it into a new door. This was Dragon Blood Wood, top-grade material for creating magic artifacts at the Spirit Transformation Level. Teacher Xue, please continue your lesson, we won''t disturb you anymore. Bing Wei and Bing Wu bowed and shuffled out of the Martial Arts Hall with their heads lowered and backs bent. After leaving the Martial Arts Hall and Muxue City, without regard for the astonished expressions of the passersby, they transformed into Flood Dragons and fled at full speed. The Clan Leader of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan sat on an ice pillar, commanding and intimidating by his very presence. In the Ice Flood Dragon Clan, he was the supreme. Hearing the report from these two good-for-nothings, the Clan Leader frowned with displeasure, Are you suggesting that Xue Shilou was teaching that bastard child how to use a rake in the Martial Arts Hall? It''s true, my lord! Bing Wei and Bing Wu lamented tearfully, continuously kowtowing and recounting the terrifying scene: We had a feeling that if we lingered any longer, we would be minced by that executioner''s sword! The Clan Leader snorted coldly, You two cowards, frightened out of your wits, can''t even discern fact from fiction. It must be that Xue Shilou has gone to Muxue City to observe the residual Sword Qi left by that peerless Sword Cultivator and incidentally used the Martial Arts Hall as a temporary base, merely teaching the child a few tricks in his spare time. Did you actually believe that mongrel was Xue Shilou''s disciple? Shi Yi was somehow related to the Ice Flood Dragon Clan; having someone other than his trusted followers handle exterminating Shi Yi would not look good. It will have to be me who takes action. The Clan Leader was not one to procrastinate; he immediately set out for Muxue City. As a majestic Integration Late Stage Cultivator, he feared no murderous stars like Xue Shilou. He landed and transformed into human form, not even bothering to conceal his killing intent, which was palpable to anyone passing by, prompting them to steer clear. He strode straight to the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall in Muxue City and kicked the door to splinters. Xue, don''t think that just because my two subordinates Little Shi, you must follow your instincts when you punch, don''t be stiff. Teacher Lu pointed out the shortcomings in Shi Yi''s techniques. Shi Yi studied diligently, doing everything Teacher Lu said, feeling that learning Tiger Roar Fist helped him awaken his Bloodline. The students all turned their heads to look at the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader. Lu Yang looked over as well. The moment the Clan Leader got a clear look at Lu Yang, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice-cold abyss, his body stiffening like a marionette. The Ice Flood Dragon Clan was a branch of the Dragon Clan. He had the fortune to attend the great birthday celebration of the East Sea Old Dragon King where he saw Lu Yang and the Dragon Clan Ancient Ancestor emerge from the Dragon Ball; the Dragon Clan Ancestor even thanked Lu Yang for awakening her. He had also heard that Lu Yang was the next Sect Leader of the Seek Dao Sect, held in high regard by Celestial Master Guiyuan and Vast Sea Daoist Lord, who was a Dao-companion to the Ancient Ancestor of the Dragon Clan, Ao Ya. Not to mention, Lu Yang was the number one Genius of his era, with an exceptionally powerful background. Each of these was not someone he could afford to provoke. What are you doing? Lu Yang frowned, his lesson having been interrupted halfway through. The Clan Leader said furiously, Don''t think my two subordinates are reliable in their tasks. Just look at this shoddy door they''ve repaired, it''s not at all sturdy, and it could be kicked down in one blow. This is truly an embarrassment to the extreme, thank goodness I came over to inspect! Rest assured, I will definitely repair this door solidly! While speaking, the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader took out a hammer, nails, and the main trunk of the Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood from his Storage Ring. The Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood is one of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan''s foundations. Any cultivator in the Body Integration Realm would covet it, and every time the Clan Leader used it, it pained him deeply. Soon, the Martial Arts Hall had a new wooden door installed, and the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader left with a forced smile, retreating backward. I won''t disturb your class any longer, please continue, he said. As soon as he left the Martial Arts Hall, he transformed into a Flood Dragon and flew back to the Ice Flood Dragon Clan, still shaken by his experience. Father, have you killed that bastard? asked the pale-faced young son of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Leader, his steps unsteady and his smile giving off a sinister vibe. He had always coveted Bing Wu''s beauty, but alas, Bing Wu rejected him outright, even when his father personally tried to persuade her. He probably had his son on her mind all along. Now that his father had killed her son, cutting off her lingering thoughts, Bing Wu should turn to him. SlapC The Clan Leader slapped his son right across the face, What bastard? Mind your language, that''s the Saint Heir our clan has been secretly cultivating! Ah? His son clutched his face, stunned. The Clan Leader did not explain further but quickly went to the forbidden area to release Bing Wu, hoping that Lu Yang wouldn''t hold a grudge against him. The biggest dream of their Ice Flood Dragon Clan was to give birth to a True Dragon and join the Dragon Palace. If they truly offended Lu Yang, a single word from him could prevent their Ice Flood Dragon Clan from ever joining the Dragon Palace. Bing Wu, do you see if we should bring your son and husband over, or would you rather go back? Bing Wu looked at the Clan Leader suspiciously, wondering what had happened. The change in his attitude toward her was so drastic it made her fear a conspiracy or trick. I''ll go back. When Shi Yi returned home, he saw his father, who had already quit drinking, drown his sorrows with alcohol and pass out on the table. He had buried the issues with his wife deep in his heart, but retelling the past to his son brought all those memories flooding back, and only alcohol could numb his pain. Shi Yi sighed, while at the same time, an endless fighting spirit rose in his heart. What about the Ice Flood Dragon Clan? Even if it cost him his life, he would rescue his mother! He felt that practicing the Tiger Roar Fist could stimulate his Bloodline to awaken. Although he didn''t know why, it must become the key to rescuing his mother! Suddenly, the door to their home opened, and the north wind howled, snow blowing backward into the house as a stunningly beautiful woman stood at the doorway, covering her tears with excitement. The hunter Shi Yi''s vision blurred as if he saw the silhouette that had been absent for fifteen years. Bing''er. Mr. Murong looked at the silk banner laid out on the table, deep in thought. His junior disciples claimed they knew nothing, so he summoned Teacher Lu and Teacher Xue. Pointing to the banner, he asked, The Shi Yiyi family sent this silk banner to our Martial Arts Hall, saying they''re grateful that we helped reunite their family. Do you know why? Both teachers looked blankly at Mr. Murong, shaking their heads in unison. Then, about the replacement of our hall''s sturdy door, was it you who arranged for someone to do this? Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Again, both teachers looked blankly at Mr. Murong, shaking their heads in unison. We didn''t arrange for anyone. Mr. Murong hissed, wondering if there really were so many kindhearted people in the world. Chapter 1168 Chapter 1168: Chapter 117 Why Does Someone Always Interrupt the Class Chapter 1168: Chapter 117 Why Does Someone Always Interrupt the Class The morning sunlight scattered across the streets, while the city gate guards, having watched through the night, were changing shifts. Unnoticed by them, a golden Nascent Soul drifted over their heads and silently entered Muxue City. The golden Nascent Soul appeared dim, nearly transparent, its childlike face twisted into a fierce grimace. Damn those from the Jiuyou Sect, so fickle and ruthless, killing at the slightest disagreement. The mere memory of the earlier scene made the golden Nascent Soul shiver. A cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Stage had led twenty others in the Nascent Soul Stage and directly attacked the stronghold of the Nine Ghosts Alliance. There''s a saying: you don''t strike a smiling face. The Alliance Hierarch had shown great courtesy to that envoy from the Jiuyou Sect, Huo Huashen, putting on a smiley face, but before the Alliance Hierarch could react, he was beheaded, dying with his eyes still open. Fortunately, as the leader of the Ghost Killing Alliance, skilled in assassination and stealth techniques, he barely escaped the massacre at the cost of his lifespan. Although he had managed to flee the scene, he was gravely wounded and beyond healing, leaving him no choice but to abandon his physical body, preserving only his Nascent Soul. To evade the pursuit from the Jiuyou Sect, he had fled and his Nascent Soul''s power had nearly dissipated. I must find a target to possess! The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader clenched his teeth, reminiscing about his once elevated status and how today he was relegated to possessing others like a stray dog. This kid seems to have unusual spiritual power, and his physical fitness far exceeds his peers. You''re the one! The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader was overjoyed, not expecting to find such a prodigy and realizing that possessing him might even lead to further advancements, possibly reaching the Spirit Transformation and Void Refining stages one day! At Su Yuan''s home. To meditate, you must calm your mind. How can you meditate with such restlessness? Su Yuan adopted the Five Centers Toward Heaven posture, the most orthodox meditation stance, aimed at cultivating the heart. The only issue was the voice that kept expressing dissatisfaction with his meditative state. Suddenly, a golden light slipped through the door and entered Su Yuan''s head, unbeknownst to him. The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader entered Su Yuan''s Spiritual Space, delighted inwardly, I was right. This kid is naturally gifted with spiritual power. Even while a mortal, he has opened up a Spiritual Space. If he formally begins cultivation, his spiritual power could be ten times that of his peers! A spiritual attack tenfold stronger could instantly annihilate anyone of the same stage! But why is it so dark here? Could it be that this kid doesn''t know he has a Spiritual Space and has never been here? The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader was puzzled, as this seemed highly unlikely. Just as he was bewildered, suddenly lamps on either side lit up, glowing orange-yellow. The dim lights were followed by numerous lamps illuminating consecutively, outlining a path. The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader felt his hair stand on end. This was wrong; even with a natural talent for spiritual power, a mortal shouldn''t have such a vast Spiritual Space! ClankCclankC The sound of metal clashing rang out, a sound the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader was all too familiar with from his interrogation techniquesCthe sound of chains rattling. Why would there be the sound of chains in a Spiritual Space? At the end of the path lit by the orange-yellow lamps, a white figure appeared, constrained by dark chains on its limbs, the other ends of the chains stretching into unknown reaches. The white figure slowly lifted its head, revealing a snow-white smile, I thought Su Yuan would be the first visitor here. The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader couldn''t believe his eyes, feeling a shiver run down his spine. Who, who are you! The grand voice echoed throughout the Spiritual Space, causing the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader''s Nascent Soul to turn even dimmer. Who am I? I too wish to know the answer. All I remember is that this body was too weak to bear my entire soul, and thus, I had no choice but to seal myself here. The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader offered an apologetic smile and silently left the Spiritual Space, With a senior here, I shall not intrude. Coming here, did you still think of leaving? The candle snuffed out, screams emanated from the Spiritual Space, quickly fading as if nothing had happened. Struggling to enter a meditative state, Su Yuan shuddered, sensing unnoticed changes in his body. Kid, let me tell you some good news The voice sounded quite pleased. Su Yuan suddenly slapped his forehead, Damn it, it''s all because you kept teaching me meditation. Now it''s this late, if I don''t go to school soon, I''ll be late! Good news Let''s talk after class, Mr. Lu said that one must not be distracted during class. Boss, the trail of the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader vanishes in a hut, empty of any people, a disciple at the Nascent Soul Stage from the Jiuyou Sect reported to Huo Huashen. The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader had secret techniques to escape, and the Jiuyou Sect had secret techniques to track their enemies. They had been following them all the way to Muxue City, where the trail abruptly ended, as if the leader had evaporated from the Mortal World. A single hut? Yes, the owner of that hut is an orphan named Su Yuan. Orphan? Su Yuan? Huo Huashen set down his teacup in contemplation, Could it be that the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader possessed Su Yuan to escape? Uh, it seems he didn''t escape. According to our investigation, Su Yuan went to a place called Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall early in the morning. Huo Huashen sneered, Maintaining habits from before possession to deceive others. He picked up his teacup, drank the tea in one gulp, smashed the cup, and stood up to leave. The Ghost Kill Alliance Leader is a person personally assigned by the Master. We absolutely cannot let him escape again, follow me! Yes! Twenty disciples at the Nascent Soul Stage shouted in unison, causing the entire room to shake. Huo Huashen led his people directly to Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall. Allowing the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader to escape under his watch was a disgrace. If he let it happen again, how could he face the Vice Sect Hierarch and the Master? Boss, this is the place! A subordinate pointed out the location to Huo Huashen. Huo Huashen, seething with killing intent, pushed open the wooden door, and his followers poured in, forming a line to support their boss. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such an imposing scene could not just kill the Ghost Kill Alliance LeaderCit could scare him to death! Huo Huashen''s murderous gaze swept across each student as he tried to identify Su Yuan. The students, having never seen such a spectacle, trembled in fear. Until Huo Huashen saw Lu Yang teaching boxing, he too started to shudder. Why was Lu Yang here?! What are you doing here, frightening the children? Lu Yang frowned, annoyed that someone was disrupting his class. And why was Huo Huashen, a member of the Jiuyou Sect, here? Huo Huashen stepped back, hammered the wooden door twice trying to break it, Look at your Martial Hall''s door Damn it, Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood! He hadn''t noticed when entering why was the door of this shabby Martial Hall made from Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood? Even his boss, Vice Sect Hierarch Shi, didn''t have such fine material. Are you also here to change the door? In the Extreme Northern Lands where pouring water would turn to ice, huge beads of sweat the size of soybeans formed on Huo Huashen''s forehead as his mind raced. What I mean is, such a big Martial Hall and you don''t even have a doorman; we are here to apply for the position. Chapter 1169 Chapter 1169: Chapter 1168 People from the Seek Dao Sect Have Arrived Chapter 1169: Chapter 1168 People from the Seek Dao Sect Have Arrived You''re all here to apply for the gatekeeper position? Old Master Murong looked at the group with suspicion, muttering to himself. He had mentioned something about hiring a gatekeeper, but he hadn''t posted any recruitment notices, so how did people come to apply? Had one of his disciples leaked the information? And wasn''t the number of applicants for the gatekeeper position a bit too high? With so many of you We''re here to compete for the job, whoever you prefer is fine! Huo Huashen quickly said. Then it''s you, Old Master Murong pointed at Huo Huashen and said. He could see through their cultivation levels at a glance. This one named Huo Huashen was at the third level of Qi Refinement, while the rest were only at the second level. It was clear he had to pick Huo Huashen. One Spirit Stone per month, is that alright? Yes, yes. Leaving Old Master Murong''s room, Huo Huashen calmed down and suddenly realized that Lu Yang didn''t know him at all; to Lu Yang, he was just an ordinary Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator, not a disciple of the Jiuyou Sect. However, if he didn''t continue the act and aroused Lu Yang''s suspicion, he and his fellow brothers would be doomed. Huo Huashen no longer worried about the Ghost Killing Alliance leader''s matter; with Lu Yang here, he had surely dealt with the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader already, and if not now, he could handle it later. Lu Yang was currently in the Void Refinement Stage, his realm fluctuating continuously, likely in a low state at the moment, his voice not yet revealing their cultivation levels. If he were to discover this, and asked how someone of the Divine Transformation Stage had come to be a gatekeeper, how would he respond? If his response was poor, it could easily arouse suspicion and lead to the belief that he had ulterior motives. Huo Huashen''s mind raced, and he quickly concocted an excuse. When the time came, he would say he admired Young Hero Lu''s reputation and that with Young Hero Lu''s unstable Void Refinement realm, he might run into trouble, so he had come to shield Young Hero Lu from some of that trouble. If Lu Yang never asked, he would take the initiative to explain before leaving, Huo Huashen decided. Boss, why don''t we take up the gatekeeper''s job for you? The juniors were touched to see Huo Huashen bravely facing Lu Yang. A boss of the Divine Transformation Stage, how could he be a gatekeeper? It was too shameful to speak of, and how would he stand firm in the Sect afterward? It''s not about you replacing me; you all will become gatekeepers, Huo Huashen said. Ah? All of us? I''ll be the gatekeeper in the open, and you will be the gatekeepers in the shadows, secretly protecting the martial arts hall. Huo Huashen stated his plan, so when Young Hero Lu discovered his true cultivation level, he could mention his juniors to him. Daoist Lu, this new gatekeeper seems quite extraordinary, Xue Shilou said suspiciously, looking at Huo Huashen standing at the entrance. And the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators who kept circling the martial arts hall. Perhaps they''ve recognized my identity and have come to volunteer as Protectors, Lu Yang said with a smile, It''s fine, we don''t need to pay attention to them. I see, Xue Shilou sighed, understanding the gap in reputation; people were volunteering to be Daoist Lu''s Protectors. If it were him reaching the Void Refinement Stage, he feared that his enemies would queue up at his door. So this is Muxue City, finally arrived. A man leading a horse and wearing a broad hat entered Muxue City, stretched, glad to have reached his destination. Passersby frequently turned to look at the man. The man in the broad hat, dressed in bright red robes, was particularly eye-catching against the endless white snow of the Extreme Northern Lands; anyone passing by would turn for another look. As the man walked into Muxue City and took off his hat, the passersby who had been strolling lazily stopped in their tracks, looking at the man in disbelief. It''s Meng Jingzhou! So many people recognize me? Meng Jingzhou couldn''t help being pleased. He hadn''t expected his reputation to have spread far and wide, even to the Extreme Northern Lands. Not only did they know of his reputation, but they even knew what he looked like. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Extreme Northern Lands were a good place for him, where the year-round chill could effectively suppress his restless hot blood. Then, he saw the haphazardly posted missing person notices. Meng Jingzhou, bounty: one billion Spirit Stones. Lu Yang, your granddad! He didn''t need to guess who was behind this trick; there was no one else but Lu Yang. It was surely that bastard Lu Yang''s plan to reveal his identity in Muxue City and protect his own life by masquerading as him. Meng Shiyi is here! someone shouted, and the people of Muxue City became excited. Where? Where? The windows snapped open, as countless people craned their necks, looking down the street in search of Meng Jingzhou. Even if they couldn''t capture him, just to see what the young hero looked like would be good enough, and of course, if they could catch him and deliver him to the Seek Dao Sect for the reward, that would be even better. Seeing this, Meng Jingzhou dared not stay any longer. He grabbed Old Ma and bolted. His realm''s fluctuation was now at the Golden Core Stage, so evading mortals was not a problem, but now it wasn''t just mortals looking for him; cultivators were also rushing over in groups. One billion Spirit Stones was a number that would make even those in the Body Integration Realm tempted. The one leading the horse is Meng Jingzhou! Meng Jingzhou hastily told Old Ma to leave the place quickly. The one holding the bamboo hat is Meng Jingzhou! Meng Jingzhou swiftly threw away the bamboo hat. The one in red clothes is Meng Jingzhou! Meng Jingzhou quickly took off his red clothes. The male is Meng Jingzhou! Meng Jingzhou hastily Hey, wait a minute, which bastard just shouted that! Meng Jingzhou suddenly realized something was amiss and became furious. Before long, he found Lu Yang, who was hiding among the crowd and posing as an ordinary citizen. Before Meng Jingzhou could lose his temper, a large group of cultivators surrounded him. He made a snap decision, skillfully put on a mask to change his face, and dived into the crowd. Where''d he go? How did he vanish? Meng Jingzhou blended into the crowd and pointed in a random direction: He seemed to have gone that way! Upon hearing this, the crowd surged in that direction, and soon the street was emptied of almost everyone, leaving only Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Was it you, you bastard, who put up the missing person posters! Meng Jingzhou asked through gritted teeth, having received a welcome worth one billion Spirit Stones upon just arriving in Muxue City, which was more than anyone could stand. Lu Yang hooked his arm around Meng Jingzhou''s neck and began to explain with an apologetic smile, See, I was far away in the Extreme Northern Lands and couldn''t return home, so I could only draw a few portraits of a good brother to remember the sect, you know. Meng Jingzhou knocked Lu Yang on the shoulder, speaking without good humor, Get lost. By the way, how did you end up here? Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, It''s all because of you. Me? Lu Yang was puzzled. What did this have to do with him? I was originally in my family''s home in Imperial City, having a comfortable life. Then you came to the Extreme Northern Lands to cultivate, and Eldest Senior Sister sent a letter to our ancestors saying it wasn''t good for me to stay in the sect all the time, that it wasn''t conducive to the Void Refinement Stage cultivation, and told me to join you in the Extreme Northern Lands to cultivate myself. Hey, hey, what do you mean I came to the Extreme Northern Lands to cultivate? You can''t just say whatever you want. I came to the Extreme Northern Lands to experience the mortal world, not to cultivate through combat. Chapter 1170 Chapter 1170: Chapter 169 Meng Jingzhou: Which Great Power could this Sect Leader of the Tiger Roar Sect be? Chapter 1170: Chapter 169 Meng Jingzhou: Which Great Power could this Sect Leader of the Tiger Roar Sect be? Ever since I arrived in the Extreme Northern Lands, I''ve been hiding my Cultivation Level and identity, teaching Fist at a Martial Arts Hall, living in a precise routine from sunrise to sunset. Meng Jingzhou felt a surge of joy hearing Old Lu say this, indicating it was safe here, So, since you came to the Extreme Northern Lands, you haven''t engaged in any combat? Ah, I can''t say that I haven''t fought at all; there was one fight. One fight is still okay. Who was your opponent? Four Great Demon Kings and countless Demon Beasts forming a beast tide. Are you sure you came to the Extreme Northern Lands to retreat from worldly life? That''s not important, let''s go, let me take you to our Martial Arts Hall. Encountering the Great Demon King and the beast tide was an accident; the Martial Arts Hall is where I truly retreat from worldly life. I heard you were at the Martial Arts Hall. Meng Jingzhou stated, citing Elder Brother Dai had said Old Lu had conveyed messages about dying, stating he was at the Martial Arts Hall in Muxue City of the Extreme Northern Lands. Our Martial Arts Hall is called Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall, a part of the Tiger Roar Sect. Lu Yang led Meng Jingzhou to the Martial Arts Hall where the guard, Little Huo, was diligently guarding the gate, not letting outsiders enter. Old Meng, let me introduce you, this is our Martial Arts Hall''s guard, Little Huo. Last night, Huo Huashen had arranged the defensive layout of Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall overnight, exerting considerable effort, now looking somewhat listless. Hearing Lu Yang shout Old Meng, he immediately perked up. The only person Lu Yang would call Old Meng was none other than the eldest son of the Meng Family, Meng Jingzhou! At this moment, Meng Jingzhou''s Realm showed fluctuations to the Body Integration Realm, seeing through Huo Huashen''s Cultivation Level with some astonishment. A guard at the Divinity Transformation Stage? Upon pushing the door, a Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood? This is Snow Daoist from Xue Shilou. Snow Daoist, this is Meng Jingzhou, you should have heard of him. Xue Shilou was slightly stunned, then gave a serious bow, I have seen Fellow Daoist Meng. Meng Jingzhou returned the bow, increasingly astonished, a teacher at the Peak of Divinity Transformation? A small Martial Arts Hall hides dragons and crouching tigers, then who might the Sect Leader of Tiger Roar Sect, such a Great Power, be? This is Murong You, the Sect Leader of Tiger Roar Sect. Meng Jingzhou stared at Murong You for a long time, stunned, at the Golden Core Stage? Is your Cultivation Level correct? Murong You oh-ed, stood up revealing a smile full of interest, pacing around Meng Jingzhou, sizing him up. Little Lu, your friend is quite remarkable, being able to tell that I''ve hidden my Cultivation Level. Murong You stood still in front of them, his expression calm but with a hint of pride: Indeed, although I''ve always told others that I''m at Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Stage, in reality, I had cultivated to the Golden Core Early Stage long ago. I didn''t expect that you could sense even this bit of Golden Core energy I leaked! Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou showed astonished expressions simultaneously, greatly pleasing Murong You. Little Meng, I see you''re also at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. How about becoming a teacher here for a while? Before Lu Yang brought it up, Murong You voluntarily mentioned it. Murong You, sharp and experienced, could guess quite a lot without explicit explanations, presumably, Little Meng and Snow Daoist were here accompanying memory-impaired Little Lu to slowly recover his memories. Ah? Me, a teacher? Lu Yang directly responded for Meng Jingzhou: Murong You has great insight; I was just about to bring it up. The students are improving quickly in their Fist, and it''s difficult for me to teach them all by myself, Old Meng helping me would relieve some of the pressure. My brother''s Fist technique is quite remarkable; ever since he started, he has never met his match. Very good. In that case, Instructor Meng, you will receive the same monthly payment as Instructor Xue, which is five spirit stones per month. Okay. After Lu Yang and another left, a glint of intelligence flashed in Murong You''s eyes. Little Lu said he had profound fortune, and it seems to be true. In less than two months of being here, the martial arts hall has gained three Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators and a third-level Qi Refinement doorman, and even the doors have been replaced. Meng Jingzhou considered, feeling that five spirit stones a month was quite good. Previously, he had earned money by selling blood, which was somewhat shameful to mention, but this time was different. He was earning money through his skills. Old Meng, I need to discuss something with you. What is it? I have a student who performs well academically, but he suffers from a cold body. Could you give him a drop of your blood to help warm him up and dispel the cold? So the young master needs to sell his blood for a monthly allowance of five spirit stones? While they were talking in the courtyard, a snowy-white figure leapt over the wall, shaking its head and its mane flickering. Elder Brother Ma! Old Ma was pure white, blending into the snowy landscape, and glanced at Lu Yang and the other with pride, but said nothing. At this moment, loud voices came from outside the wall, followed by Huo Huashen rushing over. Two teachers, I heard a horse jumped into our martial arts hall? Huo Huashen had heard it from the guards patrolling the perimeter and rushed over to check. It was reported that the white horse was agile, and twenty Nascent Soul Stage cultivators couldn''t stop it from jumping the wall. It''s nothing; the horse came here with Old Meng and will be staying at the martial arts hall for a while. Huo Huashen looked around the courtyard and volunteered, I see our martial arts hall has no stable. Should I build one? Don''t worry, teachers, it''ll be very comfortable! That would be troublesome. No trouble at all, it''s my duty. After Lu Yang and another left, Huo Huashen whistled, and a group of people in black carrying bricks and wood climbed over the wall, shouting ''Boss''. You all know what to do? Yes, build the best stable in the shortest time! Right, remember, don''t get caught! Yes! Old Ma scraped the frozen ground with its hooves, revealing the ice-crystal-covered wild grass, took a bite, and shook its tail. The grass from the Extreme Northern Lands really did taste different. When class began, Lu Yang introduced Master Meng, the boxing master. During the break, Meng Jingzhou pulled Lu Yang aside. Are you saying that this Gong Che person has a cold qi in his body and needs my blood to remove it? Right, any problem? Damn it, although the kid had a cold qi before, now he practices Tiger Roar Fist every day, and the cold qi is almost gone. In a few more days, it''ll be completely expelled! It''s just removing it one day earlier. And what''s with these students of yours? One has a hint of flood dragon blood awakening in his human bloodline, another is outright a cultivator, and another has scary high spiritual power and always talks to himself. You don''t get it. Though we often say the ''general public,'' meaning that ordinary people are very ordinary, in reality, how can people be exactly the same? These students are just ordinary people with some quirks; don''t overthink it. Meng Jingzhou was momentarily dazed, feeling there was some truth in Old Lu''s words: Are these your insights from transcending the mundane world? That''s just a line I made up on the spot to fool you. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1171 Chapter 1171: Chapter 1170 What Kind of Door is This?! Chapter 1171: Chapter 1170 What Kind of Door is This?! ` Today was a rare day off, with no need to attend private school or practice fist techniques at the Martial Arts Hall. Gong Che and Shi Yi had arranged to go out and stroll through the streets. You just call me out to hang out, but what exactly are we going to do? Shi Yi rolled his eyes, feeling that Gong Che had been unusually excited lately. Not only was he active during lessons, but he couldn''t sit still during his days off either, waking him up early in the morning. Ever since his mother returned from the Ice Flood Dragon Clan, his father and mother had been inseparable and saccharine, leaving him feeling somewhat superfluous. Perhaps that was why, under the guise of friends are hard to come by, you should go out and play, his parents had shooed him out of the house. Why not think about it on the way? After all, you have nothing else to do at home, right? How about this, I''ll treat you to lunch today! Gong Che said generously. What''s the good news that''s put you in such a good mood? Shi Yi asked, looking at Gong Che with suspicion. Gong Che had been waiting for Shi Yi to ask this question, and now it had finally come. I can finally live past sixteen. What do you mean by that? I''m just telling you thisCyou better not tell anyone else. Go on. Gong Che spoke seriously, Actually, I''m an orphan who was picked up. I was born with a cold qi in my body, meaning I wouldn''t live past sixteen. I learned all of this by overhearing my parents talking when I went to the bathroom at night. They thought I didn''t know, but actually, I knew everything. Shi Yi was stunned for a moment, not expecting Gong Che to have such a tragic past. So what about you now To live past sixteen, I must get rid of the cold qi in my body. My parents tried all kinds of methods to no avail, except for Tiger Roar Fist, which had only a slight effect, but it couldn''t change my fate. Until recently, when Teacher Lu started teaching us Tiger Roar Fist, the cold qi in my body began to truly dissipate, and just five days ago, it completely vanished! Does that mean you can keep on living now? Shi Yi finally understood why Gong Che had been so happy lately. Knowing this, he too was happy for Gong Che. Shi Yi felt that Gong Che confiding his secret was a sign of trust and that he too should share his own secret. Actually, my veins carry the bloodline of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan Shi Yi revealed everything he knew. He rolled up his sleeves to show the ice crystal-like Flood Dragon scales on his arm. No wonder I could never beat you no matter how much I practiced, so you''ve awakened your bloodline. Gong Che suddenly realized why he''d been surpassed. Initially, he was the number one in the fist technique class; then, after Teacher Lu arrived, Shi Yi surpassed him. After learning from Teacher Lu, he surpassed Shi Yi again, but then somehow, Shi Yi overtook him once more. But why did your mom tell you to thank Teacher Lu and even send a banner of appreciation? Shi Yi shook his head, I don''t know, my mom didn''t explain. Hey boss, give us two baked sweet potatoes, he''s paying. As they passed by a baked sweet potato stall, Shi Yi spoke. With baked sweet potatoes in hand, and unstoppable smiles on their faces, Shi Yi continued the previous conversation. Enough about me, what about you? Have you ever thought about finding your biological parents? Gong Che took a bite of his baked sweet potato and mumbled unclearly, At first, when I found out I was adopted, I thought about looking for my biological parents. But then I realized it''s better to treasure what I have now than to chase parents without any leads. Perhaps when I meet my biological parents, I''ll ask them why they abandoned me in the snow and left me to fend for myself. Suddenly, the two halted their steps as a youth who bore a seven-point resemblance to Gong Che appeared before them. The youth''s gloomy eyes were filled with a thick murderous intent, and he flashed a sinister smile. Wu Ma, I didn''t expect you to still be alive. Gong Che was taken aback. Wu Ma? Is that me? The youth stepped closer, The most failed experiment, abandoned by mom and dad for not being able to endure the Mystic Heavenly Cold Qi, not only survived until now but also dissipated the cold qi within? I thought I had killed Zi Shu, Chou Niu, Mao Tu, and possessed the qualification to cultivate the Xuantian Scripture. But to think, you''re still alive! The Xuantian Scripture is a supreme cultivation technique, with strict conditions for practice. Only those who endured the Mystic Heavenly Cold Qi in their youth are qualified to practice it, and it can only be cultivated when there is one eligible person. Now that both of us are qualified, I can''t cultivate it while you''re alive! Remember my name before you die. I am Yin Hu! Yin Hu made a move as if to pounce, but Shi Yi quickly stepped forward and pinned the leaping Yin Hu to the ground. Yin Hu made several attempts to rise, only to find that Shi Yi''s strength was astonishing, and he couldn''t get up at all! Who was this person?! Your brother? Shi Yi asked Gong Che, who looked utterly bewildered. I don''t know him, but listening to all his muttering just now, he doesn''t sound like a good person. Yin Hu raised his head, staring fixedly at Gong Che. Rather than tiger eyes, they seemed more like viper slits. Wu Ma, if you dare, let him go, and let''s see who the stronger successor really is! After some thought, Gong Che said, Shi Yi, let him go. Okay. Yin Hu shook free from his restraints and lunged ferociously at Gong Che with claws outstretched, like a tiger descending the mountain, fierce and bloodthirsty! RoarC A youthful tiger''s roar erupted, and with two punches, Gong Che left Yin Hu battered and unable to rise from the ground. Yin Hu''s pupils shook with disbelief; how was the other person more like a tiger than him? Is that all? ` Gong Che was stunned; after all the bluster, this guy didn''t put up a fight at all. However, Gong Che did not let down his guard. He remembered that Teacher Lu had mentioned in class that some opponents, seemingly easy to handle and taken down in one move, might actually be hiding terrifying power within their bodies and rise up to continue fighting. Gong Che and Shi Yi warily watched Yin Hu lying on the ground, motionless. Just when the two thought the matter was about to end, a man and a woman with an extraordinary demeanor approached them; one could tell at a glance they were cultivators. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the man and woman, Yin Hu mustered his last bit of strength to get up from the ground, clutching at the woman''s leg and begging pitifully, Dad, Mom, please give me another chance, I''ll definitely defeat him! The woman looked at Yin Hu with disgust, kicked him away, and then immediately put on a tearful face, looking at Gong Che with pity. Child, Mom has finally found you! Stay away! Gong Che shouted, linking Yin Hu''s nonsense and the woman''s reaction, he roughly guessed the identity of the couple. They were his own biological parents, and they had given birth to him merely to choose the strongest child to cultivate the inscrutable Xuantian Scripture! Child, what''s wrong with you, we are your biological parents, the woman called out. Why did you abandon me in the first place! Child, you''ve become so strong exactly because Dad and Mom abandoned you, which allowed you to seize the opportunity and achieve today''s success, defeating your worthless brother. Perhaps what Dad and Mom did back then was ill-considered, but after all, we are your biological parents, as the saying goes, blood is thicker than water. Is there anything we can''t sit down and talk about? The woman had a bewitching ability to speak that made one involuntarily believe her. Come, child, come to Mom, the woman opened her arms. Gong Che didn''t even think about it and, grabbing Shi Yi, turned and ran. Run! Trying to run? The man flicked his sleeve, transforming it into an invisible giant hand that reached for Gong Che and Shi Yi. Unexpectedly, Shi Yi''s body emitted the sound of a Flood Dragon, blocking the invisible hand. Pursue! The man and woman said through clenched teeth. Although they were Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses, here they were in Muxue City, where too much fanfare could draw the attention of the law enforcers. They could only chase after Gong Che and Shi Yi by navigating through the crowd with their exquisite steps. Where do we go? Should we go to my house? We might have a way there, Shi Yi suggested. No way, your house is too far, we won''t make it. Let''s go to the Martial Arts Hall! After several narrow escapes and nearly being caught, they finally made it to the Martial Arts Hall, taking advantage of their familiarity with the terrain and racing against the clock. We''ve made it! The two ran into the Martial Arts Hall in a frenzy and slammed the door shut with a clang. How naive, do you think you''re safe just because you ran into the Martial Arts Hall? The man and woman, seeing Gong Che and Shi Yi enter the Martial Arts Hall, laughed instead. This place was under the Sect''s control, and they could brazenly attack under the pretext of challenging the hall, unafraid of law enforcers. They had investigated the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall beforehand and found that its strongest member was only at the Early Golden Core Stage. Heavenly Demon Hand! Fallen Heavenly Fire! The man and woman unleashed their respective secret techniques, striking towards the Martial Arts Hall doors. Their eyes widened in disbelief, as if they had seen a ghostCit felt not like hitting a door, but a towering mountain! PfftC Their attacks were all reflected back, shaking them to their cores and causing them to vomit blood without cease. What kind of door was this?! Wasn''t it said that the Sect Leader of the Tiger Roar Sect was only at the Early Golden Core Stage? Even selling every Golden Core cultivator in the house wouldn''t be enough to afford this door! The Martial Arts Hall doors slowly opened, and three people emerged. Gong Che and Shi Yi hid behind Huo Huashen, pointing at the man and woman lying on the ground. Uncle Huo, it''s them who wanted to take us away! Huo Huashen''s brow furrowed: How dare they, messing with our Martial Arts Hall''s people, are they tired of living! The man and the woman couldn''t stop trembling; that pressure, was it, was it the Divinity Transformation Stage?! How was this possible, wasn''t he just a gatekeeper of the Martial Arts Hall? Faced with the Divinity Transformation Stage, the man and the woman dared not hold back any longer. They bit their tongues and used a secret technique to transform into a mist of blood to escape. Huo Huashen snorted coldly and commanded twenty Nascent Soul Stage cultivators with his Spiritual Sense. I''ve already left a mark on them; go and capture them. Yes! Huo Huashen then turned to a smiling face, comforting the terrified Gong Che and Shi Yi: It''s okay now, I''ve scared the bad guys away. Following that, Huo Huashen escorted the two of them back to their respective homes and returned to sit on a small stool in front of the Martial Arts Hall door. Soon, the twenty Nascent Soul Stage cultivators brought back two remnant souls, with one reporting to Huo Huashen. Boss, we''ve already soul-searched the people we captured, and it seems they are from the Ruthless Sect. The Ruthless Sect? Huo Huashen growled; when he had wiped out the Nine Ghosts Alliance before, he told Young Master Lu that the Nine Ghosts Alliance was a subordinate force of the Ruthless Sect. How could it be that there really were forces from the Ruthless Sect in the Extreme Northern Lands? Chapter 1172 Chapter 1172: Chapter 1171: Snow Emperor Bloodline Chapter 1172: Chapter 1171: Snow Emperor Bloodline Huo Huashen pondered, ''Since the blame has been shifted onto the Ruthless Sect, why not just eradicate the Ruthless Sect altogether to ensure there are no witnesses left?'' Who would have thought that there really were members of the Ruthless Sect in the Extreme Northern Lands? How significant is the Ruthless Sect''s influence in the Extreme Northern Lands? Are there any high-ranking members present, and what is the highest Cultivation Level among the cultivators? Huo Huashen asked, as this was the crux of the issue. After several rounds of suppression by Great Xia, both Vice Sect Hierarchs of the Ruthless Sect had been captured, and almost ninety percent of the upper echelon had been apprehended. So the Ruthless Sect in the Extreme Northern Lands was either a minor power or the Sect Master of the Ruthless Sect was here! The Nascent Soul younger brother shook his head: It''s not clear whether any high-ranking members are present, but one thing is certainCwe still have adherents in the Divinity Transformation Stage. Okay, I''ve got it, Huo Huashen said, having made up his mind to report to Boss Shi Huagu and let him decide how to proceed. There''s one more thing. The Nascent Soul brother produced a book of Scriptures. This is a Cultivation Technique called the ''Xuantian Scripture,'' scavenged from that couple''s residence. According to the couple, it''s a Cultivation Technique of the Unification Level. The Xuantian Scripture had an ancient design and did not seem like a technique from the era of Great Xia. A Unification Level Cultivation Technique? Let me see. Huo Huashen examined the text word by word, making calculations with his fingers, and pondering over each sentence''s implied meaningCprofound insights were contained in every single character. The requirements for Cultivation are harsh, and it''s a unique technique that can only be cultivated by one person. The design is truly ingenious. But how can one only have a slim chance of progressing to the Unification Level after Cultivation to the highest realm? The techniques I cultivate are stronger than this. The Ruthless Sect in the Extreme Northern Lands? Mu Baiyi mused as he rubbed his chin upon hearing the news reported by Shi Huagu. How could the Ruthless Sect be so reckless? I say they''re in the Extreme Northern Lands, and there they actually are? If Young Master Lu runs into the Ruthless Sect and they claim to have no knowledge whatsoever of the Nine Ghosts Alliance, wouldn''t it be awkward when he and I meet again? Shall I personally make a trip to the Extreme Northern Lands? Shi Huagu volunteered. Mu Baiyi glanced at Shi Huagu. If you truly wished to venture into the Extreme Northern Lands alone, would you have bothered to report this intelligence to me? It''s nothing more than the fear that the Ruthless Sect''s devotees aren''t the only ones in the Extreme Northern Lands, but also a Sect Master of unknown identity, and you want to drag me along as well. Although I am a Pass Tribulation Cultivator, I am only in the Early Tribulation Stage after all. The Ruthless Sect has two Vice Sect Hierarchs, one in the Early Tribulation Stage and the other in the Middle Tribulation Stage, while the Sect Master is definitely in the Late Tribulation Stage; I would certainly be no match against a veteran in the Late Tribulation Stage. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With that thought, Mu Baiyi stood up and ordered Shi Huagu, Contact the Yaoyang Sect and have them join us to the Extreme Northern Lands. Chi Sect Leader of the Yaoyang Sect has also advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and the Yaoyang Sect originally had an old Pass Tribulation Mid-Stage cultivator. On a rare day off, three teachers went on an outing outside of Muxue City, set up a barbecue grill, and Lu Yang took over the cooking. Here, try the roasted rabbit. This rabbit was caught by me personally after a significant effort during a hunting trip; it almost escaped. Xue Shilou was holding an Ice Sword, which he had found accidentally formed from an icicle under the eaves of the Martial Arts Hall; it greatly resembled a real sword, and Xue Shilou cherished it since finding it. Although he could conjure a real Ice Sword using magic skills, he preferred the naturally formed Ice Sword, a product of Mother Nature''s marvelous craftsmanship. Leaving aside Xue Shilou, even Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, who didn''t practice Swordsmanship, liked it and wanted itCthough Xue Shilou wouldn''t give it up. Then I''ll trouble Daoist Lu, Xue Shilou said as he placed his Ice Sword into the ice box before storing the box back into his Storage Ring and started tasting the roasted rabbit. Meng Jingzhou no longer stood on ceremony with Lu Yang and started eating immediately, This tastes really good, better than any roasted rabbit I''ve had before. Lu Yang boasted with pride, That''s because it''s a roasted rabbit from the Extreme Northern Lands. Where have you been eating before? In the Extreme Northern Lands, where it''s cold all year, Demon Beasts have thick fat. When I roast them with my Three Flavored True Fire, the fat melts away. How can rabbits from other places compare? That''s true too. The three of them chatted and laughed around the fire, from Xue Shilou''s confusion in learning swordsmanship, to the Cultivation anecdotes Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had experienced, to the local customs of the Extreme Northern Lands. They didn''t feel cold; the fire was mainly for maintaining the atmosphere. Speaking of which, what exactly is this Snow Emperor Bloodline? Lu Yang asked out of curiosity. Lu Yang remembered that during the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, Xue Shilou had cured his split personality and had initially awakened the Snow Emperor Bloodline. It was fully awakened in the dungeons of the Laurel Fairy Palace. Xue Shilou had a Senior Brother named Xuanyuan Tianhen, and judging by his reaction, the Snow Emperor Bloodline must be something extraordinary. What is the Snow Emperor Bloodline? Meng Jingzhou also hadn''t heard of it. Xue Shilou explained with a smile, The Snow Emperor is a legend of our Extreme Northern Lands, or rather, an ancient belief. All people from the Extreme Northern Lands are descendants of the Snow Emperor. This legend is little known, so it''s normal for you two Daoist friends to be unaware. Lu Yang remembered that Fairy Eternity had never mentioned the Snow Emperor. It seems that the Snow Emperor wasn''t as ancient as Fairies. In the Extreme Northern Lands, it''s said that awakening the Snow Emperor Bloodline means that you''ve been recognized by the Snow Emperor, and you''re the one with the strongest talent in the Extreme Northern Lands. Actually, that''s not accurate. That''s something I learned from my bloodline memories after I awakened the Snow Emperor Bloodline. To be precise, awakening the Snow Emperor Bloodline means you''re qualified to be the Snow Emperor''s heir. The Snow Emperor is not a specific individual, but a title. In fact, there have already been several generations of Snow Emperors. And if I want to become the next Snow Emperor, I have to pass three trials. As Xue Shilou spoke, he took out three thawed pears from a basin next to the barbecue grill. Try these, they''re a specialty of our Extreme Northern Lands. You probably haven''t tasted them before. Lu Yang took a bite of the frozen pear, and the juiciness was so astonishing that it nearly dribbled out of his mouth. As Lu Yang and another person munched on the frozen pears, they asked, Which three trials do you have to pass? The first trial is the test of one''s Dao Heart. Your Dao Heart remains unshattered despite facing setbacks, proving your resolve in seeking the Dao. I passed that test when I first arrived at the Martial Arts Hall. Ah? Lu Yang didn''t quite understand. That''s when I had just arrived at the Martial Arts Hall, you, Daoist Lu Yang, told me you had broken through to the Void Refinement Stage and that your realm could fluctuate to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Ever since the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, I''ve been cultivating with you as my goal. When I heard this news, my Dao Heart was greatly shaken. Lu Yang understood, So passing the first trial means you didn''t lose heart, continuing to take me as your goal in cultivation? Xue Shilou waved his hand, Ah no, what I realized is that it''s good to be the number one in swordsmanship talent in the Extreme Northern Lands. There''s no need to compete with you for the title of the world''s number one swordsmanship talent. What about your second trial? The second trial requires me to become the unbeatable presence within my own realm in the Extreme Northern Lands. I see that Brother Xue''s swordsmanship cultivation has achieved results, allowing you to fight across levels. In the Extreme Northern Lands, aren''t you already invincible within your own realm? Lu Yang continued to inquire. Xue Shilou shook his head, No, at the Spirit Transformation Stage there is a Demon Cultivator known as the Carefree Guest who has committed all kinds of evil acts. I have fought with him and unfortunately was defeated. Only by defeating him can I pass the second trial, and that is one of the reasons I came to Muxue City to contemplate swordsmanship. Chapter 1173 Chapter 1173: Chapter 1172 Unlucky Thief Chapter 1173: Chapter 1172 Unlucky Thief Talking about his defeat to the Carefree Guest, Xue Shilou didn''t feel the slightest bit ashamed; on the contrary, he seemed somewhat excited. My Rake Skill comprehension is nearly complete, and once I''ve fully grasped the profound mysteries of the swordsmanship within the Rake Skill, the Carefree Guest will no longer be my match. Once I''ve thoroughly comprehended the mysteries within the Shovel Skill, I can become even stronger! Ever since Xue Shilou had grasped the swordsmanship contained within the Rake Skill, he felt his long-dormant heart of the Sword Dao stirring to life, his insight into swordsmanship growing day by day. All this is thanks to Daoist Lu''s guidance. Old Lu''s guidance? Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang with a suspicious gaze, feeling that something was off. What did the Rake Skill have to do with swordsmanship? Lu Yang''s expression remained unchanged: What are you looking at me for? You don''t understand matters of swordsmanship. Then, Lu Yang quickly changed the topic: Snow Daoist, continue, what is the third trial? The third trial is to create a move unique to oneself, and it can''t be some trivial life skill meant to pad the numbers. According to the memories of my bloodline, this is to test my creativity; I can''t merely inherit from the past, I must surpass my predecessors. This third trial is quite difficult, said Lu Yang, counting the moves he knew weren''t they all unique to himself? Xue Shilou took it easy: We''ll cross that bridge when we come to it; such things can''t be forced. If I can pass the three trials, I can not only become the Snow Emperor''s heir, but I can also have any wish granted by the current Snow Emperor. Now that is a good deal. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Alright, we''ve about finished eating; it''s time to head back. Lu Yang stood up, patted the snow off his backside, and gathered his things to return to the Martial Arts Hall. In the Extreme Northern Lands, the temperature difference between day and night is vast, with daytime so cold that people are reluctant to reach out their hands, and nights even colder. As a result, Muxue City had no nightlife. When night fell, every household turned off their lights and went to sleep, leaving the whole city eerily quiet. A roar erupted, and the entire city could hear Vice City Lord Ma''s furious shouting. Who is the scoundrel who dares to steal into my house? You''re courting death! A black figure jumped between rooftops, appearing and disappearing, as if he didn''t exist in this space, his movements extremely cunning. Accompanied by Vice City Lord Ma''s lion-like roar, a bright Sword Qi slashed down, striking the continuously leaping figure. How could Vice City Lord Ma not be furious; he had recently gained insight into the Sword Dao and had chosen to seclude himself from the outside world. Little did he expect someone to mistake him for being seriously injured and healing, to have the audacity to steal into his houseCan outright provocation. The thief clutched his right arm, a look of resentment on his face. He thought he could evade the sword and leave gracefully, but it turned out that Vice City Lord Ma was not only uninjured but had also improved his swordsmanship, resulting in the thief taking a hit. Ma, you wait for me! I''ll not only steal your things, but I''ll also take your daughter away! Vice City Lord Ma trembled with anger, ordering a citywide manhunt. In no time, Muxue City was as bright as daytime, lit up throughout. The thief took an elixir to temporarily stop his wound from worsening. With Muxue City on full alert, an escape was currently out of the question. He needed to find a place to rest first; he would find a way to flee Muxue City later. He jumped into a courtyard and discovered a beautiful stable where a snow-white steed was swishing its tail and munching grass. Is this a Dragon Horse?! The thief''s heart leapt with joy; to think that a Dragon Horse from the East Sea would appear in the Extreme Northern Lands, and by the looks of it, a Pure Blood Dragon Horse at that, invaluable. If I''m not mistaken, this is the Tiger Roar Sect? It seems the Tiger Roar Sect has struck it rich; I wonder where they got this Dragon Horse from. Looks like the cultivation level of the Dragon Horse isn''t too high; otherwise, it would have transformed by now. It''s just perfect for me! The thief approached the Dragon Horse with a grin on his face, thinking that getting a Pure Blood Dragon Horse in Muxue City made getting stabbed by that sword worth it. The Dragon Horse glanced at the thief and continued to eat grass. With his hands forming a spell-sealing position, the thief whispered an unknown magic skill, trying to control the Dragon Horse with the Beast Taming Technique. The Beast Taming Mark landed on the Dragon Horse, which had not resisted from the beginning to the end. Success. However, just as the Beast Taming Mark touched the Dragon Horse, the thief''s face drastically changed; there was something strange about this Dragon Horse! The thief suffered a backlash from the Beast Taming Technique, and his vitality plummeted. He staggered back two steps with a pale face and depleted Qi and Blood. The previous sword wound that had stopped bleeding intensified, and under the dual burden, his right hand became completely useless! What''s that noise? Huo Huashen, upon hearing the faint commotion in the backyard, ran over anxiously. The thief saw that there was no time to leave the Tiger Roar Sect and resorted to using a secret technique to conceal his aura and form. This was his unique secret technique; whether using the naked eye or Spiritual Sense to search, one couldn''t see him. Is there no one? Huo Huashen was puzzled; as someone at the Divinity Transformation Stage, he shouldn''t be experiencing auditory hallucinations. But even when he used his Spiritual Sense, he couldn''t detect anyoneCthere was only Old Ma grazing in the stables. Let''s test it. Huo Huashen flicked his sleeve, releasing a Blood Demon Saber and hacking out countless waves of Sword Qi. The thief widened his eyes in disbelief; the other party was a Sword Cultivator at the Divinity Transformation Stage?! If he had not been injured, he wouldn''t have cared about someone at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but with his serious injuries, setting aside the outcome of a fight, it would certainly draw Vice City Lord Ma''s attention. The Sword Qi slashed into him, and he bit down on his clothes, making no sound, dare not let Huo Huashen discover him. So there really is no one. Huo Huashen let Sword Qi flood the entire backyard and still couldn''t find anyone. He could only conclude that he heard things because he was too excited about being on guard duty. After Huo Huashen left, the thief showed himself, kneeling on the ground with one hand propping up his body, gasping for breath, sweat continuously beading on his forehead, his consciousness blurry and confused. This won''t do; he had to find a place to rest, to leave this place. There was something strange about this place; the Tiger Roar Sect was far from simple The thief approached a room in the courtyard, outside of which hung a small wooden sword. As he approached the room, the small wooden sword emitted Sword Qi and immediately repelled him. At the spot where he landed, there lay a rake infused day and night with endless Sword Qi by Xue Shilou. The rake teeth were exceptionally sharp, and as the thief collided headfirst with them, several bloody holes were punctured into his head. He struggled on the ground for a moment and soon lay immovable. Lu Yang scratched his head as he opened the door: Eh, why did my small wooden sword get triggered? He was currently at the Void Refinement Stage, a dangerous time; should a stranger break into his room, it would be problematic, so he had hung the small wooden sword outside his door to repel any strangers. Xue Shilou, who lived next door, also came out, even more baffled: How come my second test was passed? Both of them looked simultaneously at the thief on the ground, whose blood kept flowing. He had lost his right arm, was covered with saber wounds, had a sword injury on his hand, and there were several large holes in his head; it was unclear what he had gone through, but it seemed like he had experienced torturous treatment before death. Xue Shilou turned the thief''s body over, and seeing his face, was even more surprised: The Carefree Guest? How did he die? Chapter 1174 Chapter 1174: Chapter 1173: Killing Heart Ancient Realm Chapter 1174: Chapter 1173: Killing Heart Ancient Realm How did he die? Xue Shilou wondered. The Carefree Guest was renowned for his steps throughout the Extreme Northern Lands. His Carefree Steps were unpredictable and unparalleled in the world, making defeating him nearly impossible, let alone killing him. Yet, how had the Carefree Guest died right at his doorstep when he hadn''t even grasped the supreme swordsmanship from the Rake Skill? With the death of the Carefree Guest, the position of the foremost Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator in the Extreme Northern Lands had unexpectedly fallen to him. The second round of the trial was mysteriously passed. I don''t know. Just then, Lu Yang was cultivating in his room and hadn''t noticed any disturbances outside. Lu Yang turned and asked the Immortal Fairy in his Spiritual Space. Fairy, do you know how the Carefree Guest died? He committed suicide, Immortal Fairy stated confidently. Lu Yang looked at the Carefree Guest''s body, which was covered in wounds, and fell into deep thought. Snow Daoist, lend a hand, let''s lay the Carefree Guest to rest. Ah, oh. Lu Yang and Xue Shilou carried the Carefree Guest''s body, moving it under the tree near the door of Lu Yang''s room. Fittingly, just beneath the tree were buried the remains of Luo Shi, a Foundation Establishment Stage killer from the Ghost Killing Alliance. Knowing that his body now had for company the formerly strongest Divine Transformation Stage Carefree Guest would probably make him die happy. Old Lu, is something happening outside Meng Jingzhou walked out of his room, watching Lu Yang and Xue Shilou carrying an unrecognizable body, one in front and the other behind. I didn''t see anything, I''m going back. Go back my ass, come help. Ugh. Meng Jingzhou reluctantly picked up the right arm of the Carefree Guest and placed it back onto his body. Lu Yang pulled out three shovels, and each of them began to dig a hole. Meng Jingzhou and Xue Shilou, unaccustomed to such rough work, moved awkwardly. In comparison, Lu Yang worked with practiced ease. Xue Shilou thoughtfully pondered, could this be the real usage of the shovel? Had he been misunderstanding it all along? Now that he had passed the second round of the trial, it was time to focus completely on creating his own unique moves. I see why the tree at your door grows so well; it''s well-nourished, Meng Jingzhou commented as he dug. The method was unique and not easily imitated. Upon hearing the report from his subordinate, Vice City Lord Ma''s expression turned cold enough to drip water, frightening his subordinate not to even dare breathe. The only Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator who could escape me must be the Carefree Guest! Still no clue to that bandit''s whereabouts, damn it, he got away! The Carefree Guest''s final words of threat lingered in his mind. Vice City Lord Ma couldn''t always be on guard against the Carefree Guest; raging, he hit the table, Find him! Dig three feet into the ground if you have to! Muxue City was locked down for ten days, the whole city hunting for the Carefree Guest, but found nothing. Clearly, the soldiers of Muxue City were not strictly executing Vice City Lord Ma''s order to dig three feet into the ground. Soul Cliff. A rope was tied around a boulder, dangling down to the bottom of Soul Cliff. Su Yuan held the rope tensely, waiting for any signals from the other end. Suddenly, the rope shook; Su Yuan snapped to attention and quickly pulled up the rope. Feeling the vibrations along the rope, Su Yuan sensed that the person on the other end was climbing up rapidly. A figure flashed by, somersaulting several times in the air before landing steadily. It was Fang Zhige! Three days, and you finally came up. If you hadn''t, I would have had to call on Old Lu for help, Zhige said. How did it go, any gains? The usually solemn Fang Zhige unexpectedly showed a cheerful smile, I passed! That''s great! Hearing Fang Zhige''s response, Su Yuan involuntarily thought of the events that had occurred not long ago. The voice inside him had informed him that by devouring the soul of the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader, he learned of an Ancient Secret Realm known as the Killing Heart Ancient Realm. The Killing Heart Ancient Realm was an opportunity that allowed the Ghost Kill Alliance Leader to rise early in his career. He passed the first trial in the realm and acquired the incomplete Killing Heart Scripture, which transformed him into a feared assassin. He had fled to Muxue City, also hoping to rise again by overcoming subsequent trials in the realm. The Killing Heart Ancient Realm was located in the deepest part of Soul Cliff. However, the only way to enter the Killing Heart Ancient Realm was to harbor a killing intent. The voice had tried several times to tempt Su Yuan into killing, but Su Yuan had firmly refused. Having no other choice, the voice then had Su Yuan contact Fang Zhige, who possessed the necessary killing intent to qualify for entry into the Killing Heart Ancient Realm, agreeing to split any gains fifty-fifty. After lengthy discussions and thorough preparations with Su Yuan, Fang Zhige finally decided to venture into Soul Cliff. The voice recognized that Fang Zhige was a cultivator at the Great Perfection of Qi Refinement. If Fang Zhige betrayed them after gaining some benefits, he could control Su Yuan''s body under the guise of saving him. Fang Zhige had no intention of betraying, however. As per their agreement, he detailed the gains from the Killing Heart Ancient Realm. The Killing Heart Ancient Realm seems to be a relic left by an Ancient Killer of great power, who had no descendants or disciples, hence setting up the secret realm, hoping to pass down her legacy. The realm comprises three trials. I was fairly lucky to have passed all three. Though Fang Zhige spoke lightly, Su Yuan could see the fear in his eyes when he mentioned this, indicating the trials were not easy to pass. This is the ''Killing Heart Scripture'' that only I can cultivate. I''m keeping this for myself, Fang Zhige said, pulling out an ancient scripture, also the Cultivation Technique practiced by that Ancient Killer. Alright. Since the Killing Heart Scripture is mine, here''s sixty percent of the Spirit Stones and the other techniques for you. I actually obtained one more thing from the Ancient Realm, something I can''t understand, and it wasn''t mentioned in the transmission of memories. What is it? Fang Zhige unwrapped the package on his back, revealing a three-foot-long ice box. Only then did Su Yuan notice that Fang Zhige had a package on his back; he hadn''t carried one when he went down. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This ice box can''t be stored in the Storage Ring and has a seal set on it; I don''t know how to open it. However, from the transmitted memories I received, it seems whatever is inside the ice box was very important to the owner of the Ancient Realm. Do you know what this is? Su Yuan asked the voice inside him. The voice, unusually silent, didn''t know what was inside and was embarrassed to say so. Maybe Old Lu has seen many things; how about we ask him when we get back? Let''s go. There''s a parent-teacher meeting soon; we shouldn''t be late, Fang Zhige said, also trusting Old Lu deeply. Facing the combined forces of the Jiuyou Sect and the Yaoyang Sect, the Ruthless Sect''s disciples were either captured or directly subjected to Soul Searches, with extremely efficient operations. The three Transcendance Tribulation Stage great powers from both sects sat together, sharing the intelligence gathered. The Chi Sect Leader of the Yaoyang Sect, grimacing, uncertain whether to cry or laugh, said, The situation is more tricky than we imagined. I didn''t expect that the Ruthless Sect Leader is really in the Extreme Northern Lands, and it seems he is searching for something. Just don''t know where he is now; otherwise, we could take the initiative to strike and perhaps resolve this in one fell swoop. Mu Baiyi took out a piece of freshly obtained intelligence, showing it to the Yaoyang Sect, I found out that there''s a famous Divine Transformation Stage individual known as the Carefree Guest in the Extreme Northern Lands, a disciple of the Ruthless Sect Leader. And the last place the Carefree Guest was seen was in Muxue City. Chapter 1175 Chapter 1175: Chapter 1174: The Thing in the Ice Box Chapter 1175: Chapter 1174: The Thing in the Ice Box Huo Huashen from our sect leads more than twenty experts at the Nascent Soul Stage who are stationed in Muxue City. He might know the whereabouts of the Carefree Guest, said Mu Baiyi. As the year drew to a close, the Martial Arts Hall announced a holiday break. Before the holiday, Old Lu and two other teachers decided to hold a parent-teacher meeting. Firstly, it was to summarize the teaching achievements since they had become teachers. Secondly, it was to have the parents encourage the students to not neglect their Fist skills during the holiday and to remember to practice. Mr. Murong gladly agreed with the teachers'' ideas and even volunteered to decorate the Martial Arts Hall. The inside and outside of the hall were festively adorned with lights and decorations, creating a very festive atmosphere. Parents of Liu Yu, please come in, please come in. The three teachers stood at the door, warmly welcoming the parents. This must be Old Lu. Our little Yu often mentions you, saying how much he likes your Fist teaching style. Zhige rarely praises anyone, but when he talks about you, he has nothing but compliments. Old Lu, Teacher Meng, Teacher Xue, please take extra care with these two children. Certainly, certainly, by the way, where is Zhige? Lu Yang inquired. Zhige should be living at Liu Yu''s place, so why didn''t he come along? Liu''s father sighed, Zhige went out with Su Yuan. He said he would make it back in time for the parent meeting. The kids are grown now, and we can''t control them anymore. Zhige and Su Yuan? A flicker of doubt passed through Lu Yang''s mind. The two of them together probably meant it wasn''t as simple as just hanging out. Gong Che''s parents, please come inside. Gong''s father enthusiastically shook Lu Yang''s hand. Old Lu, thank you so much. Little Che''s illness has finally healed. We are really grateful to you Mid-sentence, Gong Che''s parents burst into tears, surprised that Gong Che''s coldness had truly vanished without a trace and that he had gained such a robust body. It''s nothing, just what I should do, Lu Yang tried to pull his hand free. He wasn''t very good at dealing with overly enthusiastic people. Gong Che''s parents then turned to thank the gatekeeper, Mr. Huo. Just before the meeting, Little Che told us that he had encountered human traffickers, and it was you who scared the traffickers away. Thank you, thank you. Huo Huashen remained solemn and stood up straight, These are what I should do! Lu Yang continued to greet the parents: Shi Yi you have a large family, don''t you? Lu Yang saw that behind Shi Yi followed a large group of relatives, including Shi Yi''s parents, Shi Liehu, and Bing Wu, along with people from the Ice Flood Dragon Clan. It was a massive procession, like sweeping through the streets. The leader of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan came forward, grabbing Lu Yang''s hand, and burst into tears, Old Lu, thank you for nurturing Shi Yi. I am Shi Yi''s god-grandfather. To be honest, we had high hopes for this child but didn''t know how to nurture him properly. Thanks to Old Lu for your expert guidance. I believe Shi Yi will definitely live up to Old Lu''s efforts and will quickly grow with the resources our clan provides! The Clan Leader of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan wanted to say more but was pushed aside by Bing Wu, who was in line to express her gratitude. Old Lu, thank you for helping our family reunite. You act low-key, Old Lu, and do not want others to know about your presence. Rest assured, I have not told anyone about your identity. Shi Yi''s large family entered the Martial Arts Hall, and other children and parents gradually arrived, thanking the three teachers for their nurturing. Their children were now strong enough to kill a cow with one punch. Inside the Martial Arts Hall, parents exchanged words, endlessly praising the three teachers while Mr. Murong, standing aside, couldn''t stop smiling. The parent-teacher meeting is about to start. Why haven''t Zhige and Su Yuan arrived yet? Lu Yang muttered, wondering if the two boys might have run into trouble. Just then, he saw Zhige and Su Yuan sprinting towards them. To be precise, Zhige was carrying something unknown on his back and dragging Su Yuan along at an alarming speed. Fearing that he would miss the parent-teacher meeting, Zhige didn''t bother to hide his true Cultivation Level. Hurry up and get in, we''re just waiting on you. Lu Yang followed the two into the Martial Arts Hall, softly closing the big door, leaving Huo Huashen outside. Lu Yang smiled warmly at the students and parents, cleared his throat, and spoke in a very gentle tone: Hello, everyone! First of all, please allow me to represent all the teachers of our class and express our sincerest gratitude to the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to attend today''s parent-teacher meeting. I have the privilege to teach this class by coincidence and by fate, and I believe Teacher Xue and Teacher Meng share the same sentiment. In the past period, students have made significant progress in all aspects. This could not have been achieved without each student''s hard work and the support and cooperation of all the parents. With the New Year approaching, I hope students will not just indulge in eating, drinking, and playing, neglecting their martial arts. Then, see you all next year. Lu Yang had the manner of a teacher and spoke methodically, bringing the meeting to a close amidst enthusiastic applause, with some students even being moved to tears. Once the parent-teacher meeting disbanded, the three teachers gathered together. Meng Jingzhou laughed and punched Lu Yang lightly. That sounded quite convincing. You''re not wrong, staying in the Extreme Northern Lands is quite comfortable; it''s a great place for renouncing worldly desires. Meng Jingzhou felt he had managed to calm Old Lu. You see, before I arrived, look at what kind of life Old Lu was living, fighting the Four Great Demon Kings and battling the beast tide. Since I arrived in the Extreme Northern Lands almost six months ago, there were no occasions for Old Lu to take action. He would teach during the day and retire peacefully at night. Once the parent-teacher meeting ended and they officially broke for the holidays, both students and teachers had a holiday of two whole months. What do you think, how about we find a place to have some fun after the holiday? That sounds good, Lu Yang and Xue Shilou had no objections. While the three were speaking, Fang Zhige and Su Yuan came to Lu Yang, holding an ice box. Teacher Lu, can you open this ice box? Lu Yang was startled. The ice box was carved quite anciently, obviously no ordinary object. Where did you find this? Su Yuan, with his head lowered, dared not face Teacher Lu. We picked it up. Tell the truth to your teacher. We picked it up from beneath the Killing Heart Secret Realm under Soul Cliff. Lu Yang tapped them both: Soul Cliff is not a place you should be going to. What would you have done if something had happened? Even I couldn''t have saved you in time! Su Yuan muttered softly, That voice said it was safe Listen to it or listen to me? We''ll listen to you, Teacher. Lu Yang''s expression relaxed slightly as he carefully examined the ice box. His cultivation had reached the Divinity Transformation Stage, yet he couldn''t see through the ice box. Meng Jingzhou and Xue Shilou shook their heads; they had never seen such an ice box. Fairy, you This looks like Leng Ningxiang''s ice box. Who is Leng Ningxiang? Oh, she''s an assassin, always cold-faced and never smiles. She''s quite attractive, ranking at the bottom of the top ten beauties of Ancient Times. Her cultivation technique is the ''Killing Heart Scripture,'' which emphasizes harboring a murderous intent while maintaining a heart as calm as an ancient well. However, she never fully mastered her technique. Being at the bottom of the top ten beauties of Ancient Times would still mean she was extraordinarily beautiful. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why hasn''t her technique been mastered? Is it because she lacks talent? Not really. It''s because the Killing Heart Scripture requires detachment from personal feelings and compassion. However, during one assassination mission, she fell for Yang Kongdong. Although she always denied liking Yang Kongdong, the progress of her cultivation didn''t lieCshe liked him. Yang Kongdong is the one with the Harem Golden Core? That''s right. The Immortal Fairy used her Immortal Sense to penetrate the ice box''s layered seals: Let''s see what''s inside this box Is that an arm? Chapter 1176 Chapter 1176: Chapter 1175: My Things Were Originally Taken by Your Two Schools Chapter 1176: Chapter 1175: My Things Were Originally Taken by Your Two Schools A severed arm? Lu Yang''s expression gradually became more vivid. If I remember correctly, Fairy Eternity once mentioned that Yang Kongdong had numerous concubines. In the end, a fire in the harem led to him being dismembered by them. If Leng Ningxiang was one of the concubines, wouldn''t stealing an arm seem not too difficult? This ice box is somewhat peculiar. It''s not safe in your hands. How about I temporarily keep it for safekeeping? Lu Yang said gently. The voice inside Su Yuan''s body sneered, already suspecting that this man surnamed Lu was no goodChe must have realized it was a treasure and was merely fabricating excuses to claim it. Su Yuan was really naive. It was obvious the ice box was extraordinary, and he should have hidden it, yet he just brought it out, practically waiting for it to be stolen. Su Yuan and Fang Zhige didn''t think much about it and simply agreed. Then goodbye to Teacher Lu, Teacher Xue, and Teacher Meng. See you next year. The pair bid farewell, and following the students and parents, they left the martial arts hall, which was now only occupied by the three teachers and Elder Murong. What a handsome ice box. Although Xue Shilou didn''t know what was inside the ice box, that didn''t stop him from finding it impressive. The gorgeous patterns on the ice box seemed to tell an ancient legend, both simple and majestic. Xue Shilou then took out his own ice box for comparison. His also had intricate patterns, but compared to the one brought by Fang Zhige, it was somewhat lacking. In a secret room, a pair of eyes slowly opened, flashing an unusual light. I didn''t expect that before I could find the arm, it would appear on its own in Muxue City? Is this what they call fate? A tall figure stood up, revealing a thought-provoking smile. After the parent-teacher meeting, Huo Huashen, who had been tense, yawned and relaxed. Large snowflakes fell on his head, which he brushed away. He looked up at the gray sky, It''s snowing again. No, no, can''t doze off. Standing outside, he represented the face of the martial arts hall; he needed to maintain his essence, qi, and spirit. Thinking this, Huo Huashen perked up and stood at attention. Little Huo. Hearing someone calling him, Huo Huashen instantly shivered; the voice sounded a bit familiar. Then, he saw three people approaching at the street corner. It was his own Sect Leader, Chi Sect Leader of the Yaoyang Sect, and Grand Elder Liu Zhen. Why had three esteemed transcendence tribulation figures from two sects all come here? Greetings, Sect Leader! Excited, Huo Huashen was about to kneel but was gently supported by a mana force from Mu Baiyi. That''s enough, there are too many prying eyes here; no need for such formalities. Yes! Twenty Nascent Soul Stage juniors also noticed the commotion and hurried over, not just to let Sect Leader Mu recognize them, but getting familiarized was also beneficial. Having the Sect Leader personally inspect their work, following their elder brother to the Extreme Northern Lands really had its perks. Mu Baiyi waved his hand to make the Nascent Soul disciples step back. It seems you have been doing well here. I heard that it was you who found the lead on the Ruthless Sect. Sect Leader flatters me; it was merely a coincidence. Even coincidence is part of fortune. Since you have been in Muxue City this whole time, do you perhaps know the whereabouts of the Carefree Guest? The Carefree Guest? Huo Huashen was somewhat puzzled and didn''t know why the Sect Leader would suddenly bring up the Carefree Guest, although the Carefree Guest was the strongest among those in the Divinity Transformation Stage in the Extreme Northern Lands, it hardly seemed worth the personal inquiry of three people from the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. He bowed his head and told the truth. Sect Leader, a few days ago, the Carefree Guest indeed appeared in the Extreme Northern Lands and even angered Vice City Lord Ma of Muxue City. However, the Carefree Guest truly has skills. Vice City Lord Ma locked down the city for ten days and dug three feet into the ground, but still couldn''t find the whereabouts of the Carefree Guest. The Carefree Guest had once declared that he would seek revenge on Vice City Lord Ma, but so much time has passed and the Carefree Guest hasn''t made a move for revenge. It seems likely that he simply spouted momentary bravado and did not dare to provoke Vice City Lord Ma any further, having already left Muxue City. Has he already left? Mu Baiyi pondered. This was troublesome. Now, they had this single clue about the Ruthless Sect Leader, and it was cut off. The two sects had already offended the Ruthless Sect, so they must eradicate it completely, offending them to the death. They couldn''t rest until the Ruthless Sect Leader was dealt with. The Jiuyou Sect''s Grand Elder Liu Zhen snorted coldly, Humph, all for naught, a wasted trip. Suddenly, Mu Baiyi shuddered, feeling someone release a murderous intent, and looked sharply in that direction before shouting loudly. Who is it! Through the falling heavy snow, a slender figure approached, a smile of unclear intent hanging on his lipsCuncertain whether it was a sneer or a scoff. Unexpected, really unexpected, my things ended up in the hands of you two sects. A chill glinted in the eyes of the slender figure. His arm was part of him, and as long as the arm came within his sense range, even with it sealed in the treasure box, he could still vaguely sense its location. Following his perception all the way here, he sensed that his arm was right inside this Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall. And both Sect Leader Mu, Chi Sect Leader, and Grand Elder Liu Zhen were all here. How could there be such a coincidence in the world! Surely, these two sects found his arm and used it as bait to lure him in. Laughable to the extreme, truly ignorant of the heavens and the earth, to actually dare plot against him. City Lord? Huo Huashen was astonished the moment he saw the slender figure. The visitor was actually the City Lord of Muxue City! City Lord? No, he''s just taken on the appearance of the City Lord of Muxue City. Mu Baiyi and the other two Transcendance Tribulation Stage individuals walked slowly towards the slender figure, expressions solemn. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The City Lord of Muxue City is said to be a powerhouse of the Extreme Northern Lands, but he''s only at Integration Peak, and it''s impossible for him to approach us undetected, am I right, Sect Leader Yang? Sect Leader Yang? The Ruthless Sect''s Sect Leader Yang? Huo Huashen was shocked, so the City Lord of Muxue City was the Ruthless Sect''s Sect Leader Yang?! Mu Baiyi, interesting. Among the three sect leaders, I admire Eternity Sect the most, followed by your Jiuyou Sect. After Qin Haoran died, Jiuyou Sect didn''t fall apart under your management but thrived instead. Sect Leader Yang chuckled lightly, his tone casual as if conversing with a long-lost friend. Then his voice cooled, the air filling with murderous intent. But that''s no reason for you to scheme against me. Really thought that because Great Xia put all four sects side by side, you have the status to stand equal with me. Arrogant! Liu Zhen couldn''t hold himself back, taking the initiative to attack first. Of the three Transcendance Tribulation Stage members from both sects, only he was a veteran at Middle Tribulation Stage. Great Sun Crossing the Sky! A burning sun ignited atop Liu Zhen''s head, the temperature sudden spiked, instantly melting the heavy falling snow. Wait, don''t attack, take it to the sky. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are still inside! Mu Baiyi didn''t expect Liu Zhen to be so impatient to fight. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were inside the martial arts hall, and if either of them were harmed, they would have to face the relentless pursuit of the Seek Dao Sect and the Meng Family! However, it was too late for Mu Baiyi''s words as the Great Sun was already taking shape. Plucking Plum Immortal Palm. Sect Leader Yang''s figure blurred, appearing in front of Liu Zhen in an instant and striking his abdomen with a palm, dispersing the Great Sun. Chapter 1177 Chapter 1177: Chapter 1176: Demonic Sect Civil War Chapter 1177: Chapter 1176: Demonic Sect Civil War Tell me where the item was found, and I might spare your lives, Sect Leader Yang said slowly. He had gone through great pains to obtain information that someone near Muxue City had gained an inheritance suspected to be Leng Ningxiang''s, and his own left arm was definitely among Leng Ningxiang''s buried items. As long as he knew where Leng Ningxiang was buried, he would be able to find his own left arm. But he hadn''t found it. The Jiuyou Sect and Yaoyang Sect had only arrived in the Extreme Northern Lands for a short time when they found his left arm. They must know where Leng Ningxiang''s inheritance was. What item? Mu Baiyi and Chi Sect Leader, about to make their move, were confused. You''re acting quite convincingly. It seems neither of you wants to live! Sect Leader Yang''s face turned cold, truly a case of not shedding tears until one sees the coffin. Mu Baiyi thought the Yangs were simply madmen. Of course, everyone in the Ruthless Sect was a madman, and Sect Leader Yang, as the head of the Ruthless Sect, spouting madness was nothing out of the ordinary. He suppressed the urge to curse loudly and struck alongside Chi Sect Leader. Let''s attack together! Gold Crow True Flame! Chi Sect Leader''s eyes shot out countless gold crows made of Gold Crow True Flame, as if the gold crows were reincarnated, lifelike. The gold crows, fast as lightning, flew towards Sect Leader Yang, who had an incomplete soul and a missing arm, unwilling to face such an extremely yang entity and leapt into the air. Abyss HellCBig Grinding Plate! A huge iceberg appeared out of nowhere above Muxue City, causing an uproar among the citizens. What was happening? Why had an iceberg suddenly appeared?! Countless bronze chains, heated to scalding by flames, emerged from the iceberg, rattling towards Sect Leader Yang as he leapt into the air. Sect Leader Yang was entangled by the scalding bronze chains and dragged towards the iceberg above Muxue City. The Big Grinding Plate of Abyss Hell contained the concept of one yin and one yang, the iceberg represented the ultimate yin, and the chains the ultimate yang. When a sinner''s soul was bound by the ultimate yang chains on the ultimate yin iceberg, it was like being crushed by a millstone, only stopping when reduced to dust and bone. Golden Cicada shedding skin. Lu Yang was pondering whether to ask Immortal Fairy to open the ice box. Before he made up his mind, a thunderous noise came from outside. Looking out the window after pushing it open, he saw Mu Baiyi and Chi Sect Leader fighting with someone he didn''t recognize. Wow, how did they start fighting? Meng Jingzhou regretted slapping his thigh; he should never have come to the Extreme Northern Lands. He hadn''t encountered the four Great Demon Kings, but this time, directly came across four Transcendence Tribulation Stage figures. Who else''s mundane life has experienced fighting among four Transcendence Tribulation Stage figures above their heads? In the backyard, Old Ma looked up at the sky, occasionally lowered his head to eat some grass, then continued gazing at the sky. He had come to the Extreme Northern Lands this time not as a Protector but as an onlooker. Finally, there was some excitement to watch. Why is Mu Baiyi calling him Sect Leader Yang? Could it be that he is Yang Kongdong, the Sect Leader of the Ruthless Sect? Lu Yang only remembered that the Sect Leader of the Ruthless Sect bore the surname Yang, his real name unknown. According to the testimonies of the two captured Vice Sect Hierarchs, even they weren''t sure if their leader truly bore the surname Yang. So it really is Yang Kongdong, huh? I didn''t expect this guy to still be alive, his life really is tough, Immortal Fairy''s voice echoed in Lu Yang''s ears. Who would have thought that he didn''t die when he was dismembered back then, but survived the ordeal through a secret technique or perhaps his concubines didn''t actually want to kill him back when they parted his body. Maybe they just wanted a part of his body to stay with them forever? Immortal Fairy speculated. But no matter what, his method is still not as good as my Playing Dead Technique, Immortal Fairy boasted proudly, explaining that practitioners could be dismembered during the Playing Dead Technique but could resurrect exactly as before once the technique was lifted. Which was unlike Yang Kongdong, who still lacked a piece of his soulCthe left arm. Does that mean the Sect Leader Yang of the Ruthless Sect is indeed Yang Kongdong? Lu Yang realized, seeing the deep roots of the Ruthless Sect. At Su Yuan''s home. Su Yuan nervously looked at the sky, not expecting that a fight would break out towards the Martial Arts Hall just as he had returned home. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He hoped Lu Yang and the others were safe. In Su Yuan''s spiritual space, a white figure sealing its own power saw the battle of the three sects through Su Yuan''s eyes. The moment it saw Yang Kongdong, cold sweat broke out and its body trembled continuously as lost memories surged forth, piecing together past experiences. I I remember now; I am the true City Lord of Muxue City! It suddenly looked up, anger filling the sky, and roared at Yang Kongdong, It was you, you killed me and took my place! Shi Family. The Clan Leader of the Ice Flood Dragon Clan, who was reminiscing, stared dumbfoundedly at the sky. By the Ancient Ancestor above, how did four Transcendance Tribulation Stage suddenly appear? Wasn''t it said that Muxue City didn''t have even one Transcendance Tribulation Stage? He had just come to attend a parent-teacher meeting, to get acquainted in front of Lu Yang, and afterwards, there was such an exciting show? In the sky, attacks continuously fell. If any landed within the city, countless would die or be injured. The high officials of Muxue City acted together to block these attacks. They never thought that their city lord was no longer the same as before. Muxue City had a City Protection Array, but only the city lord knew how to activate the Array Method, and naturally, Yang Kongdong wouldn''t care about the death of Muxue City''s citizens. Not good, two attacks are coming at me at the same time! Vice City Lord Ma cursed inwardly, unable to withstand two attacks. Suddenly, a small wooden sword flew by, blocking one of the attacks. Elder! Vice City Lord Ma was very excited and looked for the owner of the small wooden sword, only to find that the greatly respected master of Swordsmanship had always been in Muxue City. He''s really troublesome. Yang Kongdong was getting impatient, as he was slightly winning despite being one against three. But securing a quick victory wasn''t easy. Get the arm, complete the soul, and all problems can be solved easily. Yang Kongdong fought as he moved towards the Martial Arts Hall. Not good, stop him! Mu Baiyi became anxious. Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were in the Martial Arts Hall; these two definitely couldn''t be allowed to come to harm! And he also faintly felt that a great disaster was imminent. If Sect Leader Yang got close to the Martial Arts Hall, there would no longer be any chance of winning. Seeing Mu Baiyi''s reaction, Yang Kongdong was certain that Mu Baiyi had found his arm. Scorch the heavens, boil the oceans! Chi Sect Leader and Liu Zhen acted together, flames hot enough to evaporate lakes appearing in their palms with just a wisp. Abyss Hell-Avici Blade! Mu Baiyi held the Abyss Avici Blade, its blade pitch-black with ghastly figures entwined around it. After it was nurtured for decades in Fengdu, it became his Life-Bound Magical Treasure after he advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Plucking Plum Immortal Palm. Yang Kongdong refused to withstand these attacks directly, repeating his old trick by striking Chi Sect Leader''s abdomen with a palm. Like a kite with its strings cut, Chi Sect Leader crashed through the ceiling of the Martial Arts Hall and fell in front of Older Teacher Lu, writhing in pain on the ground. Yang Kongdong''s gaze fell on two ice boxes placed on the podium. Xue Shilou noticed Yang Kongdong''s gaze and hurriedly guarded his own ice box. Found it! Yang Kongdong, seeing Xue Shilou''s unusual reaction, reached out with an invisible giant hand and forcibly took the ice box. My ice box! Xue Shilou shouted, but it was to no avail. Yang Kongdong couldn''t help but touch the ice box, feeling that after so long, his body was finally complete. The beauties did not kill him after dismembering him back then; instead, each obtained a part of him and buried his body with their dead, unwilling to just be buried like that, he slept using secret techniques, and during the Great Xia period, a junior cultivator awakened his head. He continuously tempted the junior cultivator to find other parts of his body, aiding his return to his prime. Not good, don''t let him get the ice box! Mu Baiyi shouted, realizing that the ice box contained the thing Yang Kongdong mentioned. Too late! Yang Kongdong crushed the ice box without hesitation, taking out a column of ice shaped like an ice sword. The fight suddenly stopped, and the three Transcendance Tribulation Stage from both sects looked at Yang Kongdong skeptically. Is this ice sword such a precious thing? Where is my arm! Chapter 1178 Chapter 1178: Chapter 1177: The Origins of Yang Kongdong''s Various Moves Chapter 1178: Chapter 1177: The Origins of Yang Kongdong''s Various Moves Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou bowed their heads to look at the ice box lying undisturbed on the podium, then simultaneously turned their heads to look at Xue Shilou, who was distressed nearby. If it weren''t for Xue Shilou protecting his ice box in time, Yang Kongdong wouldn''t have mistaken it for something else. Why are you all looking at me? It''s an instinctive reaction to protect one''s belongings when facing danger, Xue Shilou protested his innocence. Sect Leader Yang still has the heart of a child, Mu Baiyi slowly commented, surprised that Sect Leader Yang went through so much trouble just to steal an icicle. Indeed, everyone in the Ruthless Sect is a bunch of lunatics. Fine, fine, fine, dare to trick me! Even with his excellent Mind State, Yang Kongdong couldn''t withstand such intense fluctuations in his emotions, and in his uncontrollable anger, he crushed the Ice Sword into pieces of ice, his gaze now fixed on another ice box. Don''t give him the opportunity! Mu Baiyi sent a message to Chi Sect Leader and Liu Zhen, it seemed that the other ice box was what Yang Kongdong was after! Golden Crow Burning Sky! Chi Sect Leader soared into the sky, transformed into a body of blazing flames, and from his fiery form split into ten Golden Crows. Ten suns crossed the horizon, with Golden Crows burning the sky C a supreme magic skill created by the Yaoyang Sect based on the legends of Ancient Times, a skill only the Sect Leader was qualified to learn. The ten Golden Crows turned into ten beams of golden light, rushing towards Yang Kongdong with an immensely terrifying momentum and oppressive force. At that moment, the citizens of Muxue City actually felt a heat similar to summer, an experience they had never had before! Fusang Tree emerges! Liu Zhen formed hand signs, conjuring the silhouette of the Fusang Tree from Ancient Times. With the Fusang Tree''s appearance and the Golden Crows'' cries, this complementing move significantly increased the power of Golden Crow Burning Sky. Cold Ice Break. Yang Kongdong raised his hand, and behind his head appeared a halo of condensed ice, which instantly shattered into ten ice arrows. Drawing his bow, he shot them, each arrow hitting a Golden Crow, causing them to cry out in agony. They reassembled into the form of Chi Sect Leader. Fairy, is this an ancient technique? This is the unique skill of the Ice Soul Witch from Ancient Times, Yang Kongdong must have been passed this move by the Ice Soul herself. The Plucking Plum Immortal Palm that Yang Kongdong used earlier is one of the three supreme skills of the Heavenly Mountain Sacred Land, a skill that only the Holy Master, Saint Heir, and Heavenly Mountain Saintess are qualified to learn. The Heavenly Mountain Saintess of that era was enamored with Yang Kongdong, and against the ancestral teachings, she passed on the technique to him. She was then harshly punished by the Holy Master and confined for a hundred years. For this, Yang Kongdong brazenly charged into the Heavenly Mountain Sacred Land, defeated the Holy Master, and abducted the Saintess. It caused quite a commotion back then. You see, his footwork is very exquisite, almost like he can move through space. This is the ''Carefree Steps,'' created by Leng Ningxiang based on the Rapid Method of the Kunpeng Clan and combined with assassination techniques. It is a first-rate movement skill, with a speed so fast it''s almost like teleportation. Lu Yang''s eyelid twitched. This Yang Kongdong certainly had learned a mix of skills. At this moment, Yang Kongdong treated the two sects'' three Transcendance Tribulation Stage figures as live targets, pulling his bow and shooting arrows. He shot through the Fusang Tree with a single stroke, his Extreme Cold Arrow Intent melting the fiery tree. Liu Zhen, caught off guard, clutched his chest and vomited blood. Yang Kongdong kept shooting cold arrows. Liu Zhen was hit by three arrows; although they weren''t fatal, they greatly hindered his movements, preventing him from executing half his skills. When Yang Kongdong released the fourth arrow, Liu Zhen, seeing no way to avoid it, gritted his teeth and bit down on the arrow, his teeth aching from the cold, distorting his features into a grimace. Watching from below, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou felt a chill themselves. A pitch-black ghost saber struck, with all manner of demons and ghosts rampant, interrupting Yang Kongdong''s fifth arrow. It was Mu Baiyi, wielding the Avici Saber Technique. On another side, Chi Sect Leader evolved a golden sun imprint with his hands, launching it at Yang Kongdong. The terrifying might burst forth like a torrential flood, causing the entire space to tremble. Any Integration Period Cultivator touched by it would meet their end. Yang Kongdong''s right hand flicked, and the Ice Soul Bow and Arrow transformed into a great spear, simultaneously blocking the attack of two people. Liu Zhen believed in an eye for an eyeChe had been beaten so badly, he was determined to tear off a piece of flesh from Yang Kongdong, even with his seriously injured body. Yang Kongdong''s spear technique was inherited from the Shaohao Clan of the Human race, the origin of ancient spear techniques. The techniques he used today had mostly evolved from some part of the Shaohao Spear Technique. Was one of his harem also from the Shaohao Clan? Did he learn the spear technique from her? Lu Yang asked, noting the variety of skills Yang Kongdong seemed to possess. You''re half right. Among those who fancied him was one named Ji Hong, the daughter of the Shaohao Clan Leader. But Ji Hong did not dare to defy the ancestral teachings and didn''t teach the spear technique to Yang Kongdong. Instead, he learned it by using the Harem Golden Core. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Still remember the function of the Harem Golden Core? Using the power of a confidante for battle? Correct. Yang Kongdong often borrowed Ji Hong''s power for battle, as if she was possessing him. After doing it numerous times, he gradually mastered the Shaohao Spear Technique. So this is just not overtly defying ancestral teachings? Regardless, the Shaohao Clan was unaware of Yang Kongdong''s knowledge of their spear technique before Ji Hong became Clan Leader. Attack his left hand; it''s not nimble! Liu Zhen, a seasoned Transcendance Tribulation Stage fighter, had more combat experience and knowledge than Mu Baiyi and Chi Sect Leader. His exchanges in battle eventually forced Yang Kongdong to reveal his weakness. Hearing Liu Zhen shout out his weakness, Yang Kongdong''s expression chilled. Indeed, he was missing the soul in his left arm, preventing its full range of motion. You think finding my weakness means you can defeat me? Yang Kongdong performed the Carefree Steps, leaving only an Illusory Shadow in his place. Protect the ice box! Liu Zhen bellowed, certain that Yang Kongdong would temporarily withdraw from battle to snatch the ice box. However, as the three focused their attention on Lu Yang, Yang Kongdong suddenly appeared behind them. The Ice Soul Spear pierced through their hearts, directly freezing them in blocks of ice! No, this is an illusion! Mu Baiyi shouted, running his mind state to break the illusion. Seizing the moment while the three were disentangling the illusion, Yang Kongdong finally had the chance to take his ice box from the Martial Arts Hall. What should we do, Daoist Lu? He''s got the ice box! Xue Shilou said excitedly. Although he wasn''t sure what was inside the ice box, it was certainly something that could enhance Yang Kongdong''s combat power, or else he wouldn''t have made every effort to disengage. Well, that really doesn''t matter, Lu Yang spoke with a smile. Is the content inside a fake? It''s real. Without hesitation, Yang Kongdong crushed the ice box, revealing an arm covered in frost, frozen for hundreds of thousands of years! My soul, at last complete! Whether or not the left arm was frozen didn''t matterCit was crucial that the soul within the arm remained intact. He had spent tens of thousands of years traversing the Cultivation World, collecting body parts, and now he was finally about to assemble them all! Yang Kongdong severed his arm, replacing it with the newly acquired left arm. But at that moment, a ghostly voice lingered in Yang Kongdong''s ear. Yang Lang, you''ve finally come for me. Yang Kongdong''s expression changed dramatically. He could never forget that voice. It belonged to the person who boldly and unexpectedly mutilated him that day, the voice of Leng Ningxiang! Chapter 1179 Chapter 1179: Chapter 1178 I am Lu Yang Chapter 1179: Chapter 1178 I am Lu Yang Lu Yang had finally restored his soul after an arduous effort, but upon hearing Leng Ningxiang''s voice, his joy vanished instantly. On that day, it was Leng Ningxiang who had aimed for his neck first, and her voice suddenly lingered by his ear. He dodged in time and didn''t lose his head, only allowing Leng Ningxiang to sever his left arm. Before he had a chance to ask why, he saw the other members of his harem appear one by one, dismembering him. Where are you! Lu Yang, I''m inside your body. Leng Ningxiang''s voice resurfaced, and from the left arm that had just reattached to his body, a wisp of cold mist drifted out; the mist gradually formed the figure of a cold beauty dressed in a nighttime garment. Leng, Leng Ningxiang Lu Yang, you didn''t use to call me that, the cold beauty''s tone was low, full of contrast, compelling one to comfort her. Lu Yang, keeping a stiff upper lip and not daring to look into Leng Ningxiang''s eyes, called out her nickname with as tender a voice as possible: Xiang''er. Why won''t you look at me? Lu Yang, feeling a tingle on his scalp, had no choice but to look up into Leng Ningxiang''s eyes and again tenderly called out: Xiang''er. A smile emerged on Leng Ningxiang''s face as she caressed Lu Yang''s cheek; it was this voice that had led her to fail time and again in her missions to assassinate Lu Yang. It was Lu Yang''s tenderness that taught her not all people were influenced by selfish desires; true affection did exist in this world. Lu Yang, why are you so outstanding? But why do so many people like you? Lu Yang, why were you still thinking about the other sisters while on a date with me? Why have you never rejected the affections of any other sister? Lu Yang, who do you like the most among the sisters? Wouldn''t it be better if you liked only me? Lu Yang, can you always stay with me? Can you always stay with me? Leng Ningxiang''s cold gaze turned blood-red like the setting sun, intently staring at Lu Yang, her fair hands gently stroking his left arm. This time, there would be no other sisters to disturb them! Mu Baiyi and the others took the opportunity to heal from their injuries, looking for a chance to attack, but at that moment, Leng Ningxiang turned to glance coldly at the three of them, scaring them from taking any action. They had a premonition that if they dared to move against Lu Yang, Leng Ningxiang would assassinate them! The might of an Ancient Killer fully manifested in that moment! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Don''t appear again! Lu Yang used his hand imbued with Spiritual Energy to disperse Leng Ningxiang. He realized that the Leng Ningxiang before him was merely an obsession, not a real threat. Indeed, Leng Ningxiang wouldn''t know he was still alive; she couldn''t have been hiding in the ice box waiting for him all this time. It was just Leng Ningxiang''s deep obsession with him that lingered to death, clutching the ice box, the obsession attaching itself to it. A chill blew on the back of Lu Yang''s neck: Lu Yang, why do you treat me this way? Lu Yang spun around suddenly, yet it was still Leng Ningxiang! Then Leng Ningxiang disappeared, and Lu Yang extended his Spiritual Sense to search to no avail; the encounter seemed like an Illusionary Realm. Lu Yang, are you looking for me? Lu Yang''s forehead sweated; even when Leng Ningxiang spoke, he couldn''t find her whereabouts, not even the most likely locationCthe left arm! He took two deep breaths and spoke with as tender a tone as he could muster: Xiang''er, you know, among all the sisters, the one I like the most is you. I promised to be with you. Really, Lu Yang? Leng Ningxiang''s tone rose in pitch over her previous words. Of course it''s true; when have I ever lied to Xiang''er? Only, Xiang''er, now that we are together, there shouldn''t be any secrets between us, right? Right. So tell me, where exactly have you been hiding? A mist emerged from his left arm, and Leng Ningxiang appeared, Yang Kongdong, actually I''ve always been inside your left arm. It''s just that your Killing Heart Scripture was not mastered, so you couldn''t see me. Can you come out of my arm then? In exchange, I''ll also tell you a secret. Of course. Hearing Yang Kongdong''s words, Leng Ningxiang hesitated not a bit and left his left arm, boldly appearing in front of Yang Kongdong. Leng Ningxiang, dressed in tight-fitting black stealth attire, wore a simple but decorative-free hairstyle, her hair tied back in a high ponytail, her figure curvy. Her expression was cold, only showing a softer, more feminine side when facing Yang Kongdong. Yang Kongdong ruthlessly struck, firmly grasping Leng Ningxiang''s throat. Leng Ningxiang would not deceive herself; the one before her was all she was obsessively attached to. Yang Yang Kongdong Leng Ningxiang started to panic as she felt the grip on her throat tightening, not understanding what she did wrong, why Yang Kongdong was treating her this way. You haven''t told Xiang''er your secret yet. My secret is, crazy woman, what I hate most is you! With a squeeze of his hand, Yang Kongdong extinguished Leng Ningxiang''s obsession. The annoying voice disappeared, and his left arm truly belonged to him alone. Yang Kongdong felt an unparalleled exhilaration. Abyss HellCAvici Infinite! Fiery Sun Suppressing Moon! Burning Character Technique! Three at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage attacked simultaneously, taking advantage of the moment Yang Kongdong was dealing with Leng Ningxiang to prepare their moves, unleashing their ultimate techniques. Kongtong Seal! This was the special technique he devised after his cultivation reached grand completion, combining the efforts of his harem! Originally he wanted to find Leng Ningxiang''s legacy through these three and erase her forever from this world. Now that Leng Ningxiang''s obsession was gone, there was no need to hold back! As the Kongtong Seal was cast, the sky and earth lost their color, chaos exploded, and runes surged, overwhelmingly suppressing the three! Their ultimate moves were shattered by the Kongtong Seal, each of the three coughing up blood incessantly as they crashed to the ground. And all of you Yang Kongdong revealed a ruthless look as the people of Muxue City became aware of his identity, seeing his disgraceCnone could be spared! Plucking Plum Immortal Palm. The void thundered like several True Dragons roaring; the Plucking Plum Immortal Palm''s range was so vast it covered the entire Muxue City! Not even activating the City Protection Array of Muxue City could block this palm! Master Murong, witnessing this terrifying palm strike, was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, mumbling in despair that it was all over. Just as the Plucking Plum Immortal Palm was about to land. Shaking Heaven! A deep, resonant voice thundered across the sky, the two words Shaking Heaven carrying immense weight, meeting the Plucking Plum Immortal Palm with a fist, stopping the blow in its tracks! Whoosh, a sword came from the west, leaving afterimages as it passed. Yang Kongdong touched his face, finding a gash on his cheek! This was the first time he had been wounded in battle! Who is it, come out! No one responded to him. Master Murong stared blankly at the two figures standing side by side in front of them, his expression vacant. He was the closest and saw perfectly clear; it was these two who had stopped the celestial palm that could have destroyed the entire city. Little Lu, Little Meng, who in the world are you? Lu Yang turned and smiled brightly. Master, didn''t I say it? I am Lu Yang. Chapter 1180 Chapter 1180: Chapter 1179: A lot in the harem, right? Die for this young master! Chapter 1180: Chapter 1179: A lot in the harem, right? Die for this young master! Meng Jingzhou stretched his neck and tore off his mask, Damn it, after waiting for so long, my realm has finally fluctuated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Meng Jingzhou unleashed the Supreme Yang Earth-Shaking Eight Styles with a single step forward, throwing a punch to kill. How could Yang Kongdong fear a junior? He descended like a Heavenly God, his palms bursting with brilliant radiance. When fist met palm, the space shattered into long lines. The Green Peak Sword tore through the void. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand. Sword Qi hung inverted, filling the sky even more than the snowflakes, sharp and blinding, alarming to the soul, with a chilling intent to kill. The falling Sword Qi disturbed Yang Kongdong''s rhythm of palm strikes. The two had barely made a move before putting Yang Kongdong at a disadvantage! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou! Yang Kongdong recognized their identities. As an Ancient Cultivator and a renowned Great Power of the present age, he had never taken the so-called geniuses seriously. But Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were different; they were exceptional geniuses capable of breaking through the limit of the Void Refinement Stage and carving history C worth him gathering some intelligence. What, they are Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou?! They are at the Divinity Transformation Stage, right? The citizens of Muxue City were profoundly shaken. They were still under the impression that the two were at the Divinity Transformation Stage, unaware that they had cultivated to the unprecedented Void Refinement Stage. Teacher Lu is Lu Yang! The most shocked were the students at the Martial Arts Hall. They could never have imagined that their Teacher Lu, who had been teaching them boxing, was Lu Yang, and that the later joined Teacher Meng was Meng Jingzhou! So it was Senior Lu Yang Fang Zhige had guessed many possible identities for Teacher Lu, from some Nascent Soul Cultivator to the Sword Great Power Xue Shilou, with suspicions across the board, but he had never suspected it to be Lu Yang. That was Lu Yang, after all. Since his youth, he''d been raised by the Ghost Killing Alliance, undergoing closed training and knowing little of the outside world, but even so, he''d heard of Lu Yang''s prestige during his training. Luo Shi and others displayed fear when they spoke of Lu Yang C how could such a legendary figure, who seemed a world away, deign to work as a teacher in a modest Martial Arts Hall? Sect Leader, are you all right? Door Guard Xiao Hu, carrying two big doors, moved next to Grandpa Murong, guarding him meanwhile. With chaos reigning overhead, only holding those big doors seemed to bring them peace. Nothing, nothing''s the matter, just my heart can''t take it, Grandpa Murong clutched his chest and spoke. At that moment, a horse''s hoof extended over, attached to it a bottle of Heart-Protecting Pill. Very well, two juniors whose realms have fluctuated to the Middle Tribulation Stage dare to show off, truly remarkable, Yang Kongdong said coldly. Lu Yang offered a faint smile, Senior Yang Kongdong is too kind. Yang Kongdong''s expression grew tense as he stared intently at Lu Yang, Junior, where did you hear this name! Since his resurrection, he had never disclosed his true name to anyone, not even Leng Ningxiang who had clung to him just now, addressing him as Yang Lang. Lu Yang was just a genius nurtured by the Seek Dao Sect. From where did he learn his identity! Well, maybe the Ice Soul Witch, the Heavenly Mountain Saintess, and Ji Hong informed me through a dream. They said they wanted you to keep them company. Nonsense! Yang Kongdong wielded the Ice Soul Spear, thrusting like a dragon sweeping through thousands of troops, incredibly domineering. He displayed the might of the Ancient Shaohao Spear Technique. Even the city-destroying beast tide caused by the Four Great Demon Kings was but a strike of his spear. The Ice Soul Spear pierced through the air toward Lu Yang, who, using softness to overcome hardness, flicked the spear''s momentum away with his sword''s tip. Following that came the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin; within in the Green Blade Sword Small World, the Inheriting Shadow Sword and the Seven Star Sword Set merged, and the radiance of the sword surged by three inches. The clashing sounds were unending, and sparks flew everywhere. The movements of the two were so fast that, apart from the two major sects'' three transcendence tribulation stage cultivators, only Old Ma could clearly make out the details of their exchange. Yang Kongdong was inwardly shocked. The other party was merely at the middle tribulation stage, yet could fight on par with himself at the pass tribulation peak. This level of swordsmanship was no weaker than Liu Ningxuan, who had created the Silent Destruction Sword Technique! You have quite a few women in your harem, don''t you? Die for this young master! Meng Jingzhou strutted forward with the vigor of a dragon and the step of a tiger, treading on the void. He opened the Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image, and the six-armed dharma aspect shone like a grand sun, holding six different magic instruments, as if the grand sun''s Tathagata of legend had returned. The dharma aspect fluttered its six arms, transforming into strands of Dao light, furiously pummeling down with a heaven-shaking noise, audible even in cities a thousand miles away. PffC Yang Kongdong was already barely holding his own against Lu Yang, and now, being hammered by Meng Jingzhou''s six arms, was struck so hard that his internal organs shifted places. Seizing the opportunity, Lu Yang stabbed out with his sword. Yang Kongdong vanished from the spot, reappearing outside the reach of their combined attacks, a trickle of blood appearing at the center of his brow. Carefree Steps, eh? What a pity, Lu Yang sighed. Without the Carefree Steps, that thrust would have pierced through Yang Kongdong''s brow. So, you taught the Carefree Guest the Carefree Steps, right? That makes sense. I should have figured it out earlier, Lu Yang knew the Carefree Guest had a mentor. That one could practice alone until reaching the peak of divinity transformation and still defeat Xue Shilou, that kind of talent would be too outrageous. Hearing his disciple''s name, Yang Kongdong remained unmoved. The Carefree Guest was just an experiment to him, not worth investing his emotions in. He stepped into the Carefree Steps and disappeared again. Below, the two sects and three transcendence tribulation stage cultivators pressed up against the wall and looked up, inevitably feeling anxious. They had been breached several times by the Carefree Steps during battles, making it impossible to guard against. The Carefree Steps are just about speed, after all, not the Vast Sea Ancestral Master''s spatial movement. Swordmanship Domain! With the power of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin reinforcing it, the Swordmanship Domain''s might was unparalleled, filling the entire space with razor-sharp Sword Qi. Even if the Carefree Steps were faster, Lu Yang could still sense Yang Kongdong''s position through the fluctuations of the Sword Qi. Over there! Lu Yang brought two fingers together and placed them on his forehead; his eyes flashed with sword radiance, contracting the Swordmanship Domain and steadily shrinking Yang Kongdong''s range of movement. Yang Kongdong gritted his teeth; this wasn''t going to work if it kept up. Steeling himself, he took the hits from several dozens of Sword Qi as he closed the gap, breaking out of the Swordmanship Domain. Just as he showed his face, he heard a voice from above, as majestic as a mountain, reminding him of the Yingtian Immortal. Defying celestial intent, contravening the natural order, you shall be executed! The Supreme Fist technique reappeared. Taking advantage of the fluctuations in the Void Refinement stage cultivation, Meng Jingzhou had continuously researched the Supreme Fist, pushing it to the Taiji realm, horrifying to the extreme. If Yang Kongdong was hit by this punch, he would be left either dead or crippled! In this critical moment of life and death, Yang Kongdong displayed remarkable calmness. He executed one of the three ultimate techniques of Heavenly Mountain Sacred Land, the Heavenly Mountain Seal, blocking Meng Jingzhou''s line of sight and pushing the Killing Heart Scripture to its highest realm. Along with the Carefree Steps, he ascended to another level, his speed so fast that he dodged past the punch. The two of you youngsters, come at me again, Yang Kongdong said indifferently, a stark contrast to his previous momentum. Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed slightly. The battle also included psychological warfare. He had been using words to disturb Yang Kongdong''s thoughts, which allowed him to easily capture Yang Kongdong''s weaknesses. How had Yang Kongdong become so calm in the blink of an eye, able to make the most advantageous decisions in such a short time? The Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, sealing emotions? Lu Yang guessed. He remembered Immortal Fairy mentioning that several semi-immortals from Ancient Times had cultivated the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, and Yang Kongdong was one of them. Yang Kongdong looked coldly at Lu Yang, offering no response. Chapter 1181 Chapter 1181: Chapter 1180 Senior Yang Kongdong, do you know who is the best to borrow strength from? Chapter 1181: Chapter 1180 Senior Yang Kongdong, do you know who is the best to borrow strength from? Seven Emotions become Heartless; they are inherently two sides of the same coin. Having condensed the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, the next step is to fully form the actual Dao Fruit. Perhaps you failed in your attempts during Ancient Times, so during the era of Great Xia, you founded the Ruthless Sect to perfect the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo by observing how the heartless act and understanding the Heartless Dao. Yang Kongdong''s expression hardened; he hadn''t expected Lu Yang to deduce so much from his changes, and his killing intent toward Lu Yang grew even stronger. In his Heartless State, he pushed the Killing Heart Scripture to its ultimate realm. The heavier the killing intent towards someone, the stronger he became! He was born in the chaotic Ancient Times and knew well the importance of concealing one''s capabilities, revealing as little as possible. For example, in his previous fight with Mu Baiyi and the two others, he didn''t need to utilize the Dao Fruit Embryo, as his Pass Tribulation Peak powers were sufficient to defeat them. In battle, the element of surprise is crucial. If he used the Dao Fruit Embryo this time, the next opponent, knowing he possessed the Dao Fruit Embryo, would take extra precautions which would make the fight more difficult. How did the opponent know so much about the Dao Fruit? Could it be that Vast Sea Daoist Lord had taken him as a disciple and often imparted knowledge of the Dao Fruit? As he entered the Heartless State, Yang Kongdong''s thoughts became exceedingly clear, and hundreds of ideas flashed through his mind in an instant. However, none of that mattered anymoreCLu Yang must die, and with the entire city as his burial, the matter of the Dao Fruit Embryo would not spread! Cold Ice Break. After entering the Heartless State, Yang Kongdong''s mind was as still as water, perfectly meeting the conditions for Cold Ice Break, which was even more powerful than before. If it encountered an ice arrow, it would instantly freeze it! Facing the relentless barrage of ice arrows, Meng Jingzhou strode forward. Lu Yang''s Golden Bird True Flame and his own Nirvana True Flame were both imbued into his Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image. Ever since he''d entered the Extreme Northern Lands, the severe cold had considerably suppressed the Pure Yang Spirit Root. Thanks to the cold, Meng Jingzhou found the Northern Lands extremely comfortable, as it naturally suppressed his inner fire. Now he was not suppressing it. The Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image erupted with fierce heat. The sun in the sky paled in comparison to the Dharma Image, and for the first time, the people of Muxue City who knew nothing of the seasons, grasped the concept of summer. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The snow melted, ice turned to water, and the ancient stone-paved streets resurfaced after a thousand years! The Dharma Image, waving its six arms like six fire dragons, captured the icy arrows, instantly vaporizing them without even a chance to liquefy. Yang Kongdong hadn''t expected Meng Jingzhou''s Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image to be so exaggerated. Even the Pure Yang Immortal Bodies of Ancient Times couldn''t achieve this. Offending the celestial might, your life is at its end! Meng Jingzhou said gravely, his voice not loud, yet it resounded throughout the city, leaving the citizens in a trance, as if Meng Jingzhou truly was an Immortal. Supreme Fist! In this moment, Meng Jingzhou''s Mind State soared to an unprecedented level of arrogance. His Dharma Image''s six fists shone with golden light. Facing the furious Meng Jingzhou, Yang Kongdong prepared to strike without panic. Just then, Lu Yang appeared behind him like a phantom. Immortal Sword Technique! A pincer attack! Even if Yang Kongdong could fend off Meng Jingzhou''s attack, he could not block Lu Yang''s swordsmanship! However, at that moment, both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s momentum plummeted, dropping to the Integration Stage. Damn it, why nowCfluctuations in realm! Meng Jingzhou cursed loudly, as he was sent flying with a single palm strike from Yang Kongdong, crashing into the snow-capped mountains outside the city. Lu Yang didn''t fare much better, barely managing to fly by using his Sword Guard to block Yang Kongdong''s attacks. Seeing this, the hearts of the city''s citizens sank, including Mu Baiyi and the other two. It wasn''t just that their injuries hadn''t healed and they were unable to fight; even if they were recovered, how could they match Yang Kongdong who possessed the Dao Fruit Embryo? There was no time to even consider escaping. Now, what will you do? Even though Yang Kongdong spoke without emotion, Lu Yang could detect a thick mocking tone. Let''s fight him! Meng Jingzhou burst forth from the shattered mountain and charged over, but Lu Yang reached out to stop him. Old Meng, wait. I still have one move left. Meng Jingzhou had no suspicions and left the battlefield. Yang Kongdong also wanted to know what tricks Lu Yang had up his sleeve. Under the watchful eyes of all, Lu Yang slapped his Identity Jade, and three sacks of small wooden swords flew out, neatly arranging themselves behind him. Yang Kongdong felt the Sword Qi from the small wooden swords and realized something, So the beast tide I summoned was killed by you. He planned to use the Beast Taming Technique to create a beast tide, then make everyone in Muxue City enter the Heartless State, allowing the bloodthirsty, fearless Demon Beasts and the emotionless Cultivators to fight to the death to see which side would win, aiding his comprehension of the Heartless Dao. To his surprise, just when the plan started, the beast tide was annihilated by a Nameless Sword Cultivator. With a swooshC Countless small wooden swords swooped down, tearing open rifts in space, attacking Yang Kongdong. Yang Kongdong was utterly shocked. This was merely the last stand, after all. He drew his bow and fired arrows rapidly, continuously knocking down the incoming small wooden swords. Lu Yang tried to attack Yang Kongdong in rows with the small wooden swords, but Yang Kongdong dodged them using his Carefree Steps. Those small wooden swords that weren''t blocked by the ice arrows were also dodged by Yang Kongdong using his Carefree Steps. Lu Yang had no other choice but to continuously control the small wooden swords to fly towards Yang Kongdong, hoping to deplete Yang Kongdong''s spiritual essence. But Lu Yang''s idea was doomed to fail, as the quantity of small wooden swords was about to run out and Yang Kongdong''s spiritual essence was still flowing endlessly. Lu Yang gritted his teeth, used the small wooden swords for cover, drew the Green Peak Sword, and charged forward. His exquisite swordsmanship came as naturally as breathing, and his strange magic skills were endlessly layered. However, it was all in vain. Plucking Plum Immortal Palm. With a splatC Lu Yang couldn''t dodge this palm strike; it pierced through his abdomen, blood flowed ceaselessly, and his breath grew weak. Old Lu! Meng Jingzhou shouted excitedly upon seeing this scene. Teacher Lu! The students of the Martial Arts Hall cried inconsolably upon witnessing this scene, unable to bear watching any longer. Yang Kongdong, from his superior position, looked down at Lu Yang, If that''s all the ability you have, you might as well die. The gap in their realms was too great; no technique could bridge it. Don''t worry, everyone in this city will be buried with you. Suddenly, Lu Yang looked up, his mouth bloody, and gazed at Yang Kongdong, his eyes full of mockery. Senior Yang Kongdong, I heard you like to borrow strength using the Harem Golden Core. Coincidentally, I also like to borrow strength. Do you know from whom it is best to borrow strength? What? Yang Kongdong was stunned for a moment, not understanding the meaning behind Lu Yang''s words. Suddenly, his complexion changed, witnessing a scene he could never comprehend in his lifetime. Lu Yang''s Realm kept soaring, from Early Integration Stage, Mid Integration Stage, Integration Late Stage, Early Tribulation Stage, Middle Tribulation Stage, Late Tribulation Stage to Pass Tribulation Peak! What''s happening? Did the Void Refinement Stage just coincidentally fluctuate to the Pass Tribulation Peak? How could such a coincidence happen! In an instant, Lu Yang''s injuries healed, and his aura surged to an unbelievably high level. Lu Yang stepped closer to Yang Kongdong, who felt as if he was not facing Lu Yang but an unreachable Immortal Mountain! The answer is that it''s easiest to borrow power from oneself! Tofu Venerable Celestial Form, borrowing the power of the Buddha Country Immortal Body. Chapter 1182 Chapter 1182: Chapter 1181: The More You Know, the Faster You Die Chapter 1182: Chapter 1181: The More You Know, the Faster You Die Who can tell me what''s happening, why does Talent Lu''s momentum seem even stronger than it was at the beginning? The common people of Muxue City could hardly discern Lu Yang''s exact realm; their vague feelings were based on the atmosphere at the scene. The city''s defensive commander had a grave expression, and his voice trembled as he spoke, Hundreds of years ago, I once saw a great demon emperor from afar, swallowing a whole city in one bite. Only later did I learn that it was a Middle Tribulation Stage great demon emperor, yet the sense of danger that Lu Yang gives me far exceeds that of the great demon emperor. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that he''s now in the Late Tribulation Stage or even the peak?! Yes, that''s it, his realm must have fluctuated to the Pass Tribulation Peak! Meng Jingzhou, watching from below, gritted his teeth in frustration. Bullshit about realm fluctuation to Pass Tribulation Peak. Just now, Old Lu rushed toward Yang Kongdong for a bloody battle and took the opportunity to use Imitation Fist, borrowing strength. Lu Yang twisted his shoulders and, holding the Green Peak Sword, stepped closer to Yang Kongdong. Senior Yang, you hit me quite hard just now, it''s only fair that it''s my turn! Lu Yang transformed into a rainbow, a dazzling light blooming as he next materialized behind Yang Kongdong, sheathing his sword, and a spray of blood blossomed on Yang Kongdong''s chest. Disbelief contorted Yang Kongdong''s face as he twisted his head to look at Lu Yang behind him; a single stroke had pierced his chestCwhat an incomparable swordsmanship! Even Liu Ningxuan, who had created the Silent Destruction Sword Technique, was no better back in his day! Carefree Steps! Yang Kongdong vanished on the spot. After entering the Heartless Realm, his Killing Heart Scripture and Carefree Steps had both improved. There was no way Lu Yang could keep up with his speed. Mu Baiyi and his two companions turned pale upon witnessing this. None of them had seen how Yang Kongdong disappeared; if they were in his place, they were certain to die without a doubt! Yang Kongdong, now an unparalleled assassin, hid his presence and appeared above Lu Yang, icy dagger in hand, aiming a lethal strike at the crown of his head! Yet unexpectedly, Lu Yang looked up, locking eyes with Yang Kongdong as if he had known he would be there, thrusting his sword once more. The blade shattered the icy dagger and pierced through Yang Kongdong''s right hand! Yang Kongdong quickly retreated, activating the Snow Lotus Secret Method from Heavenly Mountain Sacred Land to rapidly heal his injury, then vanished once again using the Carefree Steps. A coincidence? Yang Kongdong refused to believe in such luck, continually circling around Lu Yang, looking for an opportunity to strike. Unexpectedly, Lu Yang raised his hand and unleashed a Sword Qi. Yang Kongdong abruptly stopped to dodge the attack but then a second Sword Qi followed, slashing a deep, bone-exposing wound across his back. The Carefree Steps he was so proud of were ineffective in front of Lu Yang! Lu Yang''s Spiritual Sense was incredibly strong, allowing him clear sight of Yang Kongdong''s every move. Although he wasn''t adept at footwork and couldn''t keep pace with Yang Kongdong''s steps, his Sword Qi was astonishingly fast! Since Carefree Steps didn''t work, Yang Kongdong immediately changed his strategy, grasping an ice-cold spear. The spear thrust forward like a dragon, employing the Shaohao Spear Technique. Clang, clang, clang, clangC Spear clashed with sword, and Yang Kongdong once again felt an oppressive force emanating from Lu Yang. The sense of oppression that came with Lu Yang''s recent ascension was not an illusion but intuition! Setting aside the Dao Fruit Embryo, Yang Kongdong himself was a Transcendance Tribulation Peak elite powerhouse. Not to mention, he harnessed a multitude of abilities reflecting the strengths of various schools, thoroughly mastering numerous prestigious techniques from Ancient Times. But now to feel pressure from a junior who was also at the Pass Tribulation Peak was simply inconceivable. No, that wasn''t right. This feeling of being crushed by someone of the same realm, he had experienced it in Ancient Times, among those invincible at the Pass Tribulation Stage who successfully became immortals! What a joke. Even if one''s realm climbed, they needed corresponding combat experience to match. Merely improving one''s realm without practical application of skills was like a child holding a knife; the advantage in realm could not be played to even half its effect. But what was up with this junior Lu Yang? It was as if he had long been familiar with the methods of combat in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Facing Lu Yang was like facing an experienced, veteran Pass Tribulation Cultivator; his moves were controlled and precise, his magic skills and swordsmanship were seamlessly interwoven. Even if someone fluctuated to the Pass Tribulation Stage occasionally during the Void Refinement Stage, taking that opportunity to boost their combat experience, this kind of result should not be possible. Where did such rich combat experience come from?! Yang Kongdong, who had been through the brilliant power struggles of the Great Era of Ancient Times and was even one of its main characters, thought he had seen all sorts of situations, yet Lu Yang''s case still far exceeded his understanding! The people of Muxue City did not understand why Lu Yang had suddenly grown stronger, but even they could see that Yang Kongdong was on the losing end in battle after Lu Yang''s transformation. The number of injuries on Yang Kongdong kept increasing, and the healing pace of the Snow Lotus Secret Method couldn''t keep up with the rate at which he was getting injured. Resurrected from a hopeless situation, Muxue City erupted in cheers, shouting Lu Yang''s name. Xue Shilou eyed Lu Yang''s swordsmanship with a burning gaze, every strike captivating him beyond his understanding. This is what it means to be a Sword Cultivator The Rake Skill and Shovel Skill that he had dedicated time to comprehend gradually surfaced in his mind, inspiring Xue Shilou with newfound mental agility. You junior might have had some fortuitous encounters to gain experience in Pass Tribulation combat, but the gap between the Pass Tribulation Stage and the Dao Fruit Outline is not something you can imagine! Yang Kongdong had assumed that Lu Yang had just managed to fluctuate to the Pass Tribulation Peak and thought that dragging out the fight would see his realm fall back down. At this rate, if the fight continued, he would be the one to die! Semi-Immortals had an absolute advantage over Pass Tribulation Cultivators. Yang Kongdong had never cared about Pass Tribulation Cultivators; even both Vice Sect Hierarchs of the Ruthless Sect were Pass Tribulation Cultivators, and their capture by Great Xia had not caused the slightest ripple in his heart. They were disposable, less important than finding his left arm in the Extreme Northern Lands. Alas. Yang Kongdong activated the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, and an aura of sorrow spread quickly. Cries arose from beneath Muxue City, overwhelming mortals and cultivators alike, reducing them to tears and stripping them of their will to fight, now merely lambs for the slaughter. In contrast, Lu Yang''s eyes shone brightly as if harboring twin swords, completely unaffected by the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo! Of course, Lu Yang was unaffected. The power he borrowed was from his own Buddha Country Immortal Body; he was practically an immortal clone now. Unless Yang Kongdong used an actual Seven Emotions Dao Fruit, he could not affect him. How is this possible! Seeing this, Yang Kongdong was so surprised he almost lost his Merciless State of Mind. Unlike the direct attacks of the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit and Vajra Dao Fruit Embryo, the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo was cunning and difficult to defend against; it had been tested many times during conflicts in Ancient Times, even catching Semi-Immortals in its snare. He had even made Semi-Immortals fall for him. No, there''s someone inside your body! Though Yang Kongdong couldn''t control Lu Yang''s emotions, he could sense them. And in his perception, at this moment Lu Yang had dual emotions, the most likely explanation being that there was someone else inside Lu Yang''s body! Lu Yang looked at Yang Kongdong with some surprise, never underestimating the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo. His lips curled into a cruel smile, Senior Yang seems to know a lot. That means you cannot be allowed to live. Chapter 1183 Chapter 1183: Chapter 1182: Death of the Ruthless Sect Master Chapter 1183: Chapter 1182: Death of the Ruthless Sect Master Seeing the smile tugging at Lu Yang''s lips, Yang Kongdong was suddenly seized by a chill. That smile looked nothing like one belonging to a good person! Wasn''t the Seek Dao Sect claimed to be the leader of the Five Great Immortal Sects of Great Xia, the foremost of the Righteous Path? Could this really be a prodigy nurtured by the Seek Dao Sect?! Lu Yang approached Yang Kongdong with a sinister smile, and before Yang Kongdong knew what magic skill had been used, his vision suddenly blacked out, and he could see nothing at all. The citizens of Muxue City could see clearly. All at once, a pair of hands larger than Muxue City itself had appeared, crossing and enveloping Yang Kongdong. Yang Kongdong realized something was amiss and tried to escape, firing ten Cold Ice Breaking Arrows in rapid succession, hoping to tear open an exit. However, these enormous hands contained the power of space itself; any attack or sword skill was redirected to another dimension. Damn, it''s Universe in Palm! Yang Kongdong recognized this ancient and formidable Divine Ability, but it was already too late. As Lu Yang''s hands crossed and clasped together, the gigantic hands enveloping Yang Kongdong also came together, and as the two giant hands vanished, a golden cicada''s shell about the size of a person emerged, now shattered and releasing an injured and battered Yang Kongdong. Although he had avoided most of the attack using the Golden Cicada Shedding Skill, he was still seriously injured. The Golden Cicada Shedding Skill could only be used three times in quick succession, and he had already used it twice. Previously, in the hundreds of exchanges between Lu Yang and Yang Kongdong, Yang Kongdong''s spiritual essence had gradually shown symptoms of depletion, and the Snow Lotus Secret Method was insufficient to completely heal his injuries. In contrast, Lu Yang seemed to possess an unending surge of spiritual essence. Indeed, Lu Yang''s spiritual essence was inexhaustible. Although Tofu Venerable Celestial Form could not transform him into an Immortal Body, the Buddha Country Immortal Body could constantly provide him with spiritual essence, exhausting Yang Kongdong to death. The commotion of the battle was so great that even city lords from a thousand miles away were drawn to the scene. The sight of the two clashing made their scalps go numb, knowing that appearing on the battlefield would not allow them to survive even three moments. Old Ma was lying in the stable, munching on the frozen hay while attentively observing and learning. It has to be said, setting out with Lu Yang indeed enriched one''s combat experience. He had seen many battles between Pass Tribulation Cultivators, but those so-called battles were merely sparring sessions, with both sides holding back, so the experience gained from watching them was limited. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But setting out with Lu Yang was different; they encountered bloodbaths among Pass Tribulation and Semi-Immortal cultivators, full disclosure of their trump cards, battles fought to the death. Observing such fights, one''s combat experience would soar rapidly, with unmatched efficacy. Over the years, he had accompanied Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou on their journeys, and not only had his realm improved, but his perspective and combat experience had also increased significantly. He and Meng Jingzhou''s father, Meng Potian, along with the housekeeper of Meng Residence, were sworn brothers. Among them, Meng Potian was the strongest, the eldest brother, and now Old Ma reckoned that even Meng Potian himself might not be his match. Xue Shilou, who was also observing the battle, found it quite enlightening; his eyes glazed over as he mumbled to himself, gradually developing his unique set of sword skills. PuC Yang Kongdong''s abdomen was pierced by a sword, suffering a wound so severe that it could no longer be healed. His eyes bloodshot, he snapped out of his Heartless State, furious to the extreme. The Heartless State had allowed him to make calm judgments, while the Angry State enabled him to perform beyond his usual limits and take his strength to the next level. Youngster, you forced my hand! He made a series of hand seals, exceedingly complicated. Mu Baiyi and the other two felt a chill run down their spines; this was the same Kongtong Seal that had heavily injured them! This was Yang Kongdong''s most prized move, the essence of all his learned skills refined and condensed into the unique Kongtong Seal. The citizens of Muxue City, as well as the nearby city lords who had come to watch, felt an overwhelming suffocation. This was merely the aura leaking from the Kongtong Seal; they couldn''t even imagine what it must be like to face it head-on. No living being could survive beneath the Kongtong Seal! I have my own self-created moves as well, Lu Yang''s sword moved with his will, Essence, Qi, and Spirit unified, reaching the realm of Sword Heart Clarity. His Sword Qi was concealed, not leaking even the slightest bit. To an onlooker, it would be hard to tell that the Green Peak Sword was imbued with Sword Qi at all. He focused all his power into his right arm, muscles bulging visibly as small blood vessels burst, leaving his arm bloody. Immortal Sword Technique! BoomC The seal and the sword technique collided, turning the world black and white, and for a moment, everyone lost their sight and hearing. All was chaos; whether a moment or the time it took to drink a cup of tea passed before they regained their senses, no one could say. Who won? At the center of the battle, Lu Yang''s right arm had vanished. Rubbing their eyes for a clearer look, they saw his arm reappear without a scratch on his body, only his clothes extensively damaged. In contrast, Yang Kongdong was left with only the upper half of his body. His lower half had been completely shredded by the Immortal Sword Technique, not even bits of flesh remaining. It was hard to believe that a Pass Tribulation Cultivator could execute such a terrifying move. In Ancient Times, it was rare for a duel between cultivators at the Pass Tribulation Peak to end in death, unless there was a great disparity in strength. The cultivators from Muxue City, at Body Integration Realm and Pass Tribulation Stage, stood dumbfounded, feeling as if their prior cultivation beliefs had collapsed. A Pass Tribulation Cultivator had actually defeated a Semi-Immortal! Yang Kongdong, weak and on the verge of death, glared at Lu Yang with a look of deep resentment, as if to etch Lu Yang''s image into his mind before crushing a token. You young fool, you forced my hand! He had an agreement with the Great Qian Dynasty; in exchange for helping them find the Four Ancient Immortals'' clues, the Great Qian Dynasty would assist at a crucial moment. He hadn''t wanted to resort to this measure, but Lu Yang had pushed him to a dead end. Without using it, death was certain! Luckily, he had one use left of his ''Golden Cicada shedding skin''. Yang Kongdong made up his mind to use it to recover from his injuries and then watch how the Great Qian Dynasty would kill this junior! Golden Cicada Yang Lang, wouldn''t it be nice to always be with me? Leng Ningxiang appeared from his left arm, hooked around Yang Kongdong''s neck, and tenderly kissed him. Feeling Leng Ningxiang''s warmth, Yang Kongdong''s pupils contracted abruptly. Leng Ningxiang''s obsession hadn''t completely disappeared; she had been waiting for this moment all along! Leng Ningxiang was still a master of using poison! Get away from me, you maniac! Yang Kongdong desperately pushed Leng Ningxiang away, but she held on too tightly, and he couldn''t break free. Yang Lang, we will be together forever! They embraced and fell from the sky, landing in the backyard of the Martial Arts Hall. Yang Kongdong''s eyes widened as he stared blankly at the sky, breathless, while snow from the branches outside Lu Yang''s room fell, burying him. Lu Yang had no extra concern to watch Yang Kongdong''s end. Yang Kongdong had created a huge problem for him; the token he''d crushed formed a spatial vortex from which a terrifying aura emanated. A youth dressed in ancient ceremonial attire appeared, holding a Bone Staff adorned with ornaments, symbolizing the supreme authority of the Great Qian Dynasty. The youth glanced at the dead Yang Kongdong and shook his head slightlyCbringing the dead back to life was beyond him. Then his gaze settled on Lu Yang. Yang Kongdong mentioned you have a clue to the Four Ancient Immortals? In fear of the Great Yu Dynasty breaking their promise, Yang Kongdong mentioned as he crushed the token that Lu Yang had a lead on the Four Ancient Immortals. Lu Yang recognized the youth''s identityCGreat Qian Dynasty, The Controller. Chapter 1184 Chapter 1184: Chapter 1183: Snow Emperor Chapter 1184: Chapter 1183: Snow Emperor Lord Controller is joking, how could a junior like me have any clues about the Four Ancient Immortals? Lu Yang slowly backed away, calculating ways to escape. The gap between those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and Immortals was insurmountable by any means, he could crush Yang Kongdong, and so could Lord Controller crush him. Oh, you know me? Lord Controller looked at Lu Yang with interest. Whether it was the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord or he himself, they were all figures from three hundred thousand years ago, their images long gone in the river of history; modern Cultivators shouldn''t recognize him. That''s not right, since the Demon-Subduing God Lord and the Demon-Removing God Lord fell at the Laurel Fairy Palace, the higher-ups of Great Xia had become aware of his and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s appearances. You are Lu Yang? It seems your status in Great Xia is higher than I imagined. Lord Controller smiled, this junior either knew the news of the Four Ancient Immortals or not, once captured, all would become clear. He poked the skull of the Bone Staff, and from one side of the staff a bony hand emerged, fingers clenching and then loosening, as if just awakening from sleep. Lu Yang struck with his sword, leaving only a white mark on the palm of the bone hand, unable to slow its attack. Little Yang, let Immortal try instead. Fairy Eternity directly seized control of Lu Yang''s body. Fairy Eternity, controlling Lu Yang''s body, lightly tapped her toes in mid-air, deftly avoiding the grasp of the bony hand. Oh, indeed there''s some skill here, Lord Controller raised an eyebrow. Logically speaking, Lu Yang should not have been able to dodge that hit, or rather, no Cultivator at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage should have been able to evade it. Was it just a coincidence? No matter. A mere Transcendance Tribulation Cultivator was not worth his concern. Who was he? The one presiding over sacrifices for the Great Qian Dynasty, the Divine Monarch who condensed the Outline of the Dao Fruit with the Power of Faith. He had created so many Semi-Immortals, one could say a word from him could decide the life and death of a Pass Tribulation Cultivator. Lord Controller threw out the Bone Staff, and as it caught the wind, it turned into a skeleton: Go and capture him. Following Lord Controller''s command, the skeleton''s eye sockets blazed with two green ghostly flames. This was his Lifebound Magical Artifact, forged from his own bones, akin to his clone, proficient in many Divine Abilities and magic skills. The skeleton split into two hundred and six pieces of bone, separating and floating in mid-air. Then, the bones rearranged themselves in another pattern, forming a cage and trapping Lu Yang. Fairy Eternity didn''t know how to use a sword and wielded the Green Peak Sword like a hammer, smashing it hard against the cage, numbing her arms with the vibration. Lord Controller crooked a finger, calling the cage back to him. This was his Life-bound Magical Treasure, and it was impossible for a Transcendance Tribulation Cultivator to escape. Then he saw a huge explosion within the cage, and after it cleared, Lu Yang appeared outside the cage. Lord Controller frowned, Lu Yang''s actions had once again caught him off guard. Techniques like the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique, destroying oneself and then reconvening in another space. Quite interesting, I do want to see how many times you can use such a technique. Then the cage trapped Lu Yang, he self-detonated to escape, the cage trapped Lu Yang, he self-detonated to escape, the cage trapped Lu Yang, he self-detonated to escape Lord Controller''s eyelids twitched, his face struggling to maintain composure. Could the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique really be used consecutively? Had he guessed wrong, and this wasn''t a magic skill but a Dao Fruit Outline? No, that couldn''t be right. If it was a Dao Fruit Outline, at most it would self-detonate part of the body, how could it be a continuous full-body explosion? If it was indeed a Dao Fruit, that would be even more absurd. The junior was just at the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, having temporarily reached this realm, how could he possess a Dao Fruit? Little Yang, you see, not only is self-detonation good for attacking, but it''s also very useful for escaping, Fairy Eternity still had the leisure to depict the blueprint of the Immortal Lineage with Lu Yang. Lord Controller made an X gesture with his index finger, and two of the skeleton''s ribs flew from either side towards Lu Yang, stabbing into him. They carried the power of space, like two nails, fastening Lu Yang firmly within this space! The hearts of the citizens of Muxue City were in their throats, having thought that resolving the Yang Kongdong matter would be the end of it. Little did they expect an even more terrifying existence to descend! The various City Lords who had flown in to watch the battle were filled with regret. From Lord Controller''s leisurely stroll, it was clear that his cultivation level absolutely crushed that of Yang Kongdong and Lu Yang. In other words, this was an Immortal! If the Immortal took things seriously, a mere flick of his finger could reduce thousands of miles to flat ground. Although they were lofty Integration Period Cultivators, in front of an Immortal, they were no different from ordinary people! At Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall, Xue Shilou sat meditating with closed eyes, the scenes of his past flickering through his mind: learning swordsmanship from a young age, practicing his stance in the snow, gaining a bit of fame, the fusion of personalities, awakening of his bloodline, shining brightly in the Extreme Northern Lands, and receiving pointers from Daoist Lu on the Rake Skill and Shovel Skill. Every part of his past had a reason, his experiences must contain some kind of meaning. Daoist Lu deftly used a shovel to bury bodies, clearly, this was something he had done often. Does this mean that as a Sword Cultivator, one must act in secrecy and kill imperceptibly? Furthermore, it''s about being selfless in your swordsmanship, with one strike to the throat! The mystery of the Rake Skill contained the unity of One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand and Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin. Yes, indeed, a rake is also a type of sword. Xue Shilou tossed his sword to the side and grabbed a rake. In that moment, the nine teeth of the rake were no longer just nine teethCthey were nine swords! Meng Jingzhou frequently looked up at Lu Yang above him, then turned to glance at the mumbling Xue Shilou beside him, feeling like his eyes were not enough. Xue Shilou, as if in communion with the rake, saw many Illusory Shadows appear around him, each shadow holding a sword and demonstrating different swordsmanship. Then the shadowy figures merged one after another into the rake, becoming a Swordsmanship unique to Xue Shilou. This is the swordsmanship I created Rake Swordsmanship! Rake Swordsmanship is not easily revealed. Once it appears in this world, it must end with death! Xue Shilou didn''t need to verify the strength of the swordsmanship he had created. The moment that the swordsmanship was born, the third trial of the Snow Emperor Bloodline automatically qualified him! This was the best proof! I want to make my wish come true! Xue Shilou stated, having completed the three trials of the Snow Emperor Bloodline, which would allow the Snow Emperor to grant any wish. This was the only way to save Daoist Lu! Space twisted and a white-robed, white-bearded elder walked out. With his every breath, the entire Extreme Northern Lands seemed to breathe with him, his thoughts influencing the will of the Extreme Northern Lands. He was the Snow Emperor, an existence only from the legends of the Extreme Northern Lands, someone no one had ever seen! The white-bearded elder had a solemn expression and an inherent dignity. Following his appearance, except for Xue Shilou, no one knew who this white-bearded elder was, but they held their breath, not even daring to breathe heavily. It was as if the presence of this white-bearded elder made legends something that offended the majesty of the heavens! Is it you who completed the three trials? The Snow Emperor said while exhaling a chill, the air itself seemed to freeze. Junior Xue Shilou pays his respects to the Snow Emperor! Xue Shilou knelt on the ground and bowed. What, he is the Snow Emperor! Murong Grandpa was a cultivator born and bred in the Extreme Northern Lands and had, of course, heard tales of the Snow Emperor. He had not expected that this supremely powerful figure who suddenly appeared was the Snow Emperor! Could it be that the Snow Emperor truly exists? Indeed, there has not been a qualified person for eighty thousand years. The Snow Emperor''s expression did not change, but one could hear the esteem he held for Xue Shilou in his tone. From now on, you shall be the new Snow Emperor. You have passed the three trials, and as per the rules, I can fulfill one wish for you. What is your wish? Upon hearing these words, Xue Shilou, excited, pointed to Lu Yang in the sky who was impaled by ribs. I want to save him! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Snow Emperor looked up, his cold gaze fixing on the young man dressed in ancient ceremonial garb. His expression tightened and his eyes deepened, as if he were an omniscient being that could see through all things. He spoke slowly, with a certainty that could not be questioned. I can''t defeat an Immortal. Chapter 1185 Chapter 1185: Chapter 1184: Stepping on the Tai Chi Diagram Chapter 1185: Chapter 1184: Stepping on the Tai Chi Diagram Ah? Xue Shilou thought he must have heard wrong. What did you just say? Xue Shilou cautiously repeated. He had competed against the clock to invent new magic skills, all to ask the Snow Emperor to save Lu Yang. I''m only a Semi-Immortal, not strong enough to defeat an Immortal, the Snow Emperor seriously said, not feeling there was anything wrong with that statement. Rather, it would be peculiar if he could defeat an Immortal. The Extreme Northern Lands were already sparsely populated, with far fewer people than the Central Continent, Buddha Country, Demon Territory, and East Sea, and it was difficult for even one Semi-Immortal to appear in a hundred thousand years, let alone an Immortal. Choose another wish, and I can make you a Semi-Immortal, grant you countless wealth, and teach you all the cultivation techniques and magic skills from the past to the present. Grinding his teeth and persistently kowtowing, Xue Shilou said, Saving Daoist Lu is my only wish! sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Snow Emperor found himself in a difficult position; this was the first time his expression changed, as tradition dictated that he must satisfy one wish of the trialist. But the problem was he truly couldn''t defeat an Immortal. If you really want to save someone, there is, in fact, a way. Xue Shilou looked up in surprise; the Snow Emperor did have a method. It is customary for the Snow Emperor to fulfill one wish of the trialist, and if you have no objections, I can relinquish the position of Snow Emperor to you right now for you to fulfill your own wish. Xue Shilou: Seeing Xue Shilou''s disappointment, the Snow Emperor said with heartfelt emotion, Our Snow Emperor Lineage is destined to become Semi-Immortals with a lifespan of a hundred thousand years. In that time, we will make countless friends and witness many old friends pass on; your friend''s fall is but the inescapable destiny of friends of the Snow Emperor Lineage, and you must learn to accept it. In his heart, the Snow Emperor added one more thought: unless the Ancient Immortal who bestowed upon him the Dao Fruit Outline intervenes. With that in mind, he unconsciously touched the wordless white jade token on his chest. But that was impossible. Loud sounds of Self-Detonation once again echoed across the sky, attracting the Snow Emperor''s attention. Pierced by ribs and nailed in this space, Lu Yang had once again escaped through Self-Detonation, stunning even The Controller, who could no longer sit still. For a junior to use the same method to escape repeatedly right under his watch was one thing, but what was key was that this junior, after leaving the cage, just stood there beside it, without any intention to flee far! It was a blatant disregard for him! Ghost Kings Invasion. Thick smoke rose from the Bone Staff, each wisp manifesting as an incarnation of the King of Ghosts. Ten thousand ghosts swept across the sky, obscuring the sun, devouring every trace of Spiritual Energy in their path. The Great Qian Dynasty practiced human sacrifice, offering humans to the divine, the nation, and the heavens. The great Qian Cultivators were never short of ghosts and other wicked beings; if there were none, they would simply create them. The Snow Emperor shook his head, pitying the junior. It would not be just the junior who might die or be injured if he went up but even himself. The wordless white jade token on his chest shook, inquiring the Snow Emperor about the events occurring outside. The Snow Emperor relayed without missing a word what he had witnessed to the supreme being residing within the white jade token. To his surprise, the supreme being''s reaction was incredibly intense. Immortal, those are Immortal moves; what is that youth''s relationship with Immortality! This is a once-in-millennium opportunity, that youth must be related to Immortality; we cannot let anything happen to him here! But once we leave this place, it will bring calamity Scared of bloody what! Before the Snow Emperor could even respond, a beam of Immortal light shot out from the white jade token toward the sky, leaving the flabbergasted Snow Emperor behind. How is this possible, he has never made a move for three hundred thousand years! An Immortal suddenly appeared in front of Lu Yang, with a speed so fast it was almost instantaneous. Facing the ferocious approach of tens of thousands of ghastly Ghost Kings, the Immortal stood upon the Tai Chi Diagram, the Power of the Supreme Yang surging forth, burning away everything in the world, rendering the Sun dull and colorless in this moment. Get lost, all of you! No matter what the cultivation level of the King of Ghosts had been in life, or the type of devouring intent The Controller overlaid upon them, before the Power of the Supreme Yang, they all ignited in self-detonation and in the blink of an eye, were reduced to ash and smoke! The Immortal, dressed in coarse cloth, unkempt and looking like a savage who had walked out of a cave from ancient times, was filled with wildness. The moment The Controller saw the Immortal, he braced himself as if facing a great enemy, slowly pronouncing the other''s title. Immortal Jiuchong! Upon hearing The Controller announce the name of Immortal Jiuchong, the area below Muxue City was thrown into an uproar. Immortal Jiuchong?! Is it the legendary first Immortal Jiuchong who became immortal? Who else would dare to carry that title! Good heavens, even the Immortal Jiuchong has appeared! Immortal Jiuchong turned his head and glanced at The Controller, The Controller of Great Qian? You can get lost too! I''m not in the mood to deal with you! Boy, where did you learn this self-detonation trick, and what is your relationship with Immortal Fairy Eternity! Jiuchong? Immortal Fairy Eternity didn''t expect Immortal Jiuchong to suddenly appear here. Immortal Jiuchong was stunned, looking at Immortal Fairy Eternity in shock, That tone it''s you, Immortal Fairy Eternity! How did you come back to life? Not now, it''s not the time to talk about this. I can''t stay in the outside world for too long, Silent Extermination Immortal will be looking for me You''re talking about Silent Extermination Immortal? She''s already dead. What? First Immortal Fairy Eternity''s revival, then Silent Extermination Immortal''s demise, one piece of good news after another left Immortal Jiuchong unable to react at once. God Demon Seven Killings! The Controller launched seven tokens, a Soul Stabilization Technique which could immobilize the opponent''s three souls and seven spirits, rendering them unable to move and at the mercy of others. Hey, you''re really annoying. Immortal Fairy Eternity, wait for me to deal with him, then we can talk! Immortal Jiuchong turned away impatiently, focusing his attention on The Controller. With a flip of his hands, he held a small sun in his left hand, symbolizing the Supreme Yang, and a blood-stained full moon in his right, emitting Yin Energy. He clutched the sun and moon, and smashed them directly towards The Controller! The Controller didn''t react in time at first, and only when he realized what Immortal Jiuchong was doing did he raise his Bone Staff to block the sun and moon. The ancient records did not describe Immortal Jiuchong''s combat as close-quarter brawling. Snow Emperor watched Immortal Jiuchong battle in the sky, and other than shock, no other expression could be seen in his pupils. This is impossible! May I ask what''s the matter? asked Xue Shilou, puzzled. Only then did Snow Emperor remember that Xue Shilou was still here. Since you''ve passed through the three rounds of trials, there''s no harm in telling you these matters. Our Snow Emperor Lineage has seen a total of six Snow Emperors, and you will be the seventh. Although the Extreme Northern Lands regard the Snow Emperor as their faith, in reality, the Snow Emperor''s true identity is that of an Envoy for Immortal Jiuchong. The Envoy for Immortal Jiuchong? Yes, this was the agreement made between Immortal Jiuchong and the first-generation Snow Emperor. Immortal Jiuchong resides within this wordless white jade token, while the Snow Emperor wears the token and roams about the Extreme Northern Lands collecting information from the outside world. And Immortal Jiuchong grants the inheritors of each generation of Snow Emperors the outline of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, helping them become Semi-Immortals. I am no exception. According to the descriptions by past Snow Emperors, in the past 300,000 years, Immortal Jiuchong has never once left the white jade token. Today, for some unknown reason, he has actually left the token and come to the outside world! Snow Emperor thought Xue Shilou''s wish to save Lu Yang was already outrageous, but never would he have expected Immortal Jiuchong to actually go and save Lu Yang! Fairy, what are you thinking about? Lu Yang regained control of his body and noticed that the Fairy was deeply pondering something. Immortal Jiuchong wasn''t this kind of personality before; his manner of fighting wasn''t this unrestrained. Chapter 1186 Chapter 1186: Chapter 1185: Extreme Northern Lands Abundant in Schizophrenia Chapter 1186: Chapter 1185: Extreme Northern Lands Abundant in Schizophrenia I never expected the Nine-layered Immortal Venerable to really take action. The Yin Yang Qi covered the sky like a dark curtain, and the Snow Emperor sighed softly. After all, Xue Shilou would sooner or later become the next Snow Emperor; some things could be told to him now without harm. Actually, there are two reasons why the Nine-layered Immortal Venerable has never left the wordless white jade token. Upon hearing this, Meng Jingzhou couldn''t bother to pay attention to the fight in the sky anymore and hurried over to listen, dragging a small stool to the doorway. The Snow Emperor gave Meng Jingzhou a cold glance. Following the direction indicated by the Snow Emperor, Meng Jingzhou saw no one behind him. There''s no one behind me, Your Excellency. It''s just us here, said Meng Jingzhou, his face reading I am an honest child. I''m looking at you! the Snow Emperor shouted, irate. You''re an outsider, why would you come over to eavesdrop on matters concerning the Snow Emperor lineage? Ah? Was I not supposed to listen? Seeing the Snow Emperor angered, those like Murong Grandpa and Huo Huashen, who''d also come over with a door plank, sulkily left. I am really one of our own. Meng Jingzhou took a book titled Chaotic Qi, Yin and Yang, Three Talents, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven Luminaries, Eight Desolates, Nine Earths, Ten Heavens, Only I Am Venerated Immortal Technique from his Identity Jade. This was the Nine-layered Immortal''s cultivation method, also known as the Digital Immortal Skill. His self-created Only I Am Venerated Fist was based on the Digital Immortal Skill. Technically, the Nine-layered Immortal could be considered his mentor. The Nine-layered Immortal Venerable''s Immortal Technique? The Snow Emperor was surprised; this truly was one of their own. Lord Snow Emperor, Fellow Daoist Meng is truly trustworthy; he would never speak a word of this to others, Xue Shilou said. Resigned, the Snow Emperor sighed, One reason the Venerable Immortal does not leave the white jade token is that he is avoiding an unspeakable and unknowable entity. The Immortal Venerable has always been secretive about this entity, and I, too, know nothing of it. The second reason is that the Immortal Venerable suffered an accident in Ancient Times, resulting in the emergence of a second personality. This second personality is extremely belligerent and prone to losing rationality. The Immortal Venerable fears that if his second personality takes control, it would lead to catastrophe, so he dares not leave the white jade token. So, it was a second personality, Lu Yang, who flew back just in time, overheard the Snow Emperor and resolved Fairy Eternity''s doubts. Thinking about it, the Extreme Northern Lands seemed to make it easy for those he knew to have dual personalities. Xue Shilou before, Su Yuan after, and now there emerged another Nine-layered Immortal. The Snow Emperor looked at Lu Yang, who had arrived, with a complex expression. He did not fuss over the eavesdropped conversation. If it were him facing The Controller, he would have been caught by now. Whereas Lu Yang managed to hold his own against The Controller with ease. The Venerable Immortal has always wanted to resolve his dual personalities issue. Hence, actually, having a dual personality is one of the conditions to become the Snow Emperor. It requires one to have had a dual personality once and then only one left, in hoping for us, generation after generation of Snow Emperors, to learn from the experience. You people of the Snow Emperor lineage really do have your quirks. In the entire Muxue City, only the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall had a relaxed atmosphere. The people of Muxue City were anxious about the battle between the two Immortals; a fight of this level was beyond their comprehension, impossible for them to understand. The city lords who had come to watch knew even more, and thus, felt even more fear. Immortal beings meant mastery over certain rules; Fairies existed on a plane entirely separate from mortals, each gesture capable of altering the heavens. They wanted to turn and run, but then they thought they would never witness another Immortal Battle in their lifetimes, so they couldn''t bring themselves to flee. Immortal Jiuchong, one of the Four Ancient Immortals, really has made an appearance, The Controller fought off his enemies with a Bone Staff, growing more and more excited as he fought. Initially, when Yang Kongdong had sent him a message about Lu Yang carrying clues of the Four Ancient Immortals, he had been skeptical, suspecting that Yang Kongdong was simply fearful that The Controller would not come without such a lure, and Lu Yang''s steadfast denial made him doubtful. Now, there was no need for doubtCLu Yang indeed had a lead to the Four Ancient Immortals! No, this could no longer be called just a clue. The Four Ancient Immortals they had been searching for so ardently had truly manifested! Nowadays, day and night were one, with the day embodied by the Sun and night by the Moon; people of the world had never witnessed such a spectacle where both coexist. But there, Immortal Jiuchong stood, holding the Sun and Moon, his feet set upon the Tai Chi Diagram. In his presence, day and night, Yin and Yang, merged in stark harmony. Upon seeing this scene, Chi Sect Leader and Elder Liu Zhen of the Yaoyang Sect couldn''t help but tremble and knelt to worship Immortal Jiuchong in the void; their sect had always esteemed the Sun as the most magnificent entity in the world. Be it their previous ritual of sending people to the Sun or their current dedication to researching solar energy to propagate the grandeur of the Sun, it was all in honor of this belief. And yet, the power of the Sun was but one aspect of Immortal Jiuchong''s Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. If he proclaimed that what he held now was the true Sun, then it was indeed the true Sun! The sky split into two at the will of Immortal JiuchongCone side extreme Yang, and the other extreme YinCa realm of both ice and fire. Ancient legends spoke of the awe of the world at the event of Ten Suns hanging in the sky, but those ten suns were but ten Golden CrowsCunworthy of comparison with the Sun manifested by Immortal Jiuchong. Go! Immortal Jiuchong hurled a fireball, which illuminated brilliantly. The Controller, single-handedly forming a spell, executed an Immortal Method which existed only during the Great Qian Period and was not recorded by later generations. Heavenly Gang Shield! Thirty-six Heavenly Gangs transformed into thirty-six layers of Vajra Cover in front of The Controller. However, faced with the Sun, these shields were like rice paperCeasily torn apart, and the intense flames surged directly toward The Controller. The Controller vigorously wielded his Bone Staff to deflect the fireball, which, upon falling a thousand miles away, exploded, creating an unfathomably deep pit. A long while later the gust of the explosion roared in, followed by the sound of its impact. Direct contact with the fireball had singed and melted the skull atop the Bone Staff, but in the next moment, the skull miraculously restored itself. The Bone Staff, refined from his own bones after The Controller became an Immortal, was his Life-bound Magical Treasure, made of Immortal Bone, possessed of tremendous self-healing powers. However, what The Controller had not anticipated was that Immortal Jiuchong lay behind the fireball, and after it had been deflected, what followed was a sneering Jiuchong. Immortal Jiuchong split his body in twoCone half Yang and the other YinCeach representing the most extreme forces in the world. As he struck out with both fists, it signified the meeting of Yin and Yang, resulting in a terrifying spatial collapse. The Controller conjured mist to blur Immortal Jiuchong''s vision and seized the moment to escape, transforming his Bone Staff into armor. The skull of the Bone Staff affixed itself onto The Controller''s head as a helmet, the spinal column extended to clasp onto his back as a backplate, and the rib sections locked onto his chest as a breastplate; in an instant, The Controller was fully armed, ready for close combat with Immortal Jiuchong. But he knew this alone was not enoughChe needed to either capture or kill Immortal Jiuchong to free up the position held by the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He couldn''t accomplish this alone, so he quietly crushed the Emperor''s Token to summon the help of Mid-heaven Emperor Lord in battle. As the Emperor''s Token shattered, a spatial vortex emerged, and Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stepped out, only to hastily retract as if he had discovered something, causing the spatial vortex to vanish without a trace, leaving both Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller confused. At the peak of the highest snow mountain outside Muxue City, a graceful figure leaned back in the Emperor''s Chair, watching the Immortal Battle within the city. At the moment the spatial vortex disappeared, she let out a soft sigh, Was it because I allowed some emotional Fluctuation when I saw Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, and he sensed my presence? Chapter 1187 Chapter 1187: Chapter 1186: The Controller''s Dao Fruit Chapter 1187: Chapter 1186: The Controller''s Dao Fruit Ha ha, calling for help is useless! Although he did not know why the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had disappeared with just one step, Immortal Jiuchong did not care too much, taking advantage of The Controller''s moment of distraction to attack first. The Controller was still wondering why the Emperor hadn''t come over when a scorching hot fist hit him in the face, followed by an extremely cold one. The alternating hot and cold punches forced The Controller to keep retreating, blood dripping from the corners of his mouth. Although The Controller was bleeding, his Bone Armor deflected most of the attack, and he hadn''t sustained serious injuries. In the Great Qian Dynasty, The Controller was a civil servant, but he didn''t become The Controller just because he was eloquent. He simply did not want to bother with state affairs; otherwise, it would not have been easy for the Mid-heaven Emperor to ascend to the throne. The Controller''s prowess in punching was unmatched, and his Immortal Blood was boiling. He vibrated both arms simultaneously, striking horizontally at Immortal Jiuchong. Immortal Jiuchong embodied the ultimate power of yin and yang. During the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, one touch could either char someone to ash or freeze them into a crystal. However, wearing the Bone Armor on his hands, The Controller was unintimidated by trading blows with Immortal Jiuchong. The bone spikes grew from the Bone Armor, and The Controller struck as if holding brass knuckles, causing wounds with each hit on Immortal Jiuchong''s body. Both were supremely confident in their strength, roaring at the same time with an air of supremacy, aiming to vanquish the opponent. A terrifying aura spread broadly, and the sound of cracking bones echoed within them. However, the bones mended themselves immediately after breaking, and they continued to fight without feeling pain or fatigue. To the unaware, it seemed both were practicing the Eternity Dao Fruit. Immortal Jiuchong spotted a weak point in The Controller''s armor, which was also the thinner part, and decisively struck with the Yin-Yang Fruit. However, unexpectedly, at the moment of his punch, the armor shifted bones from other parts to block the punch, rendering it ineffective. That''s quite interesting. BoomC After separating from the combat, both caught their breath, enduring pain while observing any signs of agony in their opponent''s expression. To no avail. Immortal Jiuchong snapped his fingers, and clusters of Immortal Fire appeared. To any cultivator with a Fire Spirit Root, it would be a great fortune. For him, it was just a matter of thought. Then, spheres of Profound Ice followed, comparable in quality to ten million-year-old Mysterious Ice. The cultivators of both Great Qian and Great Yu who had been in slumber till now were losing lifespan, whether it had been a few hundred or over a thousand years due to any secret technique used. However, if frozen in this Profound Ice, they would achieve an almost eternal sleep, maintaining the same lifespan even if awakened a million years later. A sphere of Profound Ice flew towards The Controller, who deflected it with his hand, but countless clusters of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice followed, overpowering even if The Controller had three heads and six arms. A cluster of Immortal Fire breached The Controller''s defense, but then suddenly changed direction and collided with the Profound Ice, annihilating each other. Immortal Jiuchong''s expression tensed as that cluster of Immortal Fire had escaped his control. Immortal Methods were not sufficient to contest with Dao Fruit. Was this the ability of The Controller''s Dao Fruit? Fairy, is The Controller''s Dao Fruit related to controlling objects? Lu Yang asked, now having gained some insight into Dao Fruits to make some deductions. In all of Muxue City, only Lu Yang could discern such intricacies. Others struggled even to keep up with the pace of the battle, let alone analyze it. Not quite, Fairy Eternity said with a giggle, pointing out what Lu Yang had missed. Look! During their close combat, when Immortal Jiuchong seized the opportunity to land a punch on The Controller, the Bone Armor blocked it, right? If it were a controlling type of Dao Fruit, The Controller wouldn''t have had time to react, and neither should the armor, but that wasn''t the case. If I''m not wrong, the immortal Fairy continued, The Controller possesses a Dao Fruit of Enlightenment and Spirit Awakening type, which can bestow life onto objects, command them, and the objects even have the capacity for autonomous combat. So that''s it. A controlling type of Dao Fruit? Immortal Jiuchong reached the same conclusion as Lu Yang. Hearing Immortal Jiuchong''s analysis, The Controller smiled subtly and began blatantly using his Dao Fruit skills. In an instant, all the Immortal Fire and Profound Ice flying towards him were spiritually awakened and turned against Immortal Jiuchong. Using my own moves against me? Immortal Jiuchong had a thought flash through his mind, conjuring the same number of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice to collide with those controlled by The Controller, causing the earth and mountains to shake within a ten-thousand-mile radius. Managed to block it? Not bad, The Controller said breezily, now holding the upper hand. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immortal Jiuchong could control Immortal Fire and even manifest the Sun, but whether it was Immortal Fire or the Sun, they were tangible, and anything tangible was within The Controller''s control. How could Immortal Jiuchong make a move? Suddenly, Immortal Jiuchong was struck by an unknown attack. The strike was powerful, sending him flying, crashing through over a dozen mountains before coming to a halt. Where did that attack come from?! Immortal Jiuchong quickly realized that Spiritual Energy also fell under The Controller''s controlCit was an attack from the Spiritual Energy! With that thought, Immortal Jiuchong took a deep breath, drawing the Spiritual Energy from within a thousand miles and refining it inside his body. Immortal Jiuchong guessed that The Controller could only control non-living things; if he could control living things, he would have controlled Jiuchong''s body long ago, not just the Immortal Fire and Spiritual Energy. So, by absorbing and refining all the Spiritual Energy, making it a part of his body, The Controller could no longer control it! The Controller raised an eyebrow, surprised that Immortal Jiuchong, though he didn''t figure out the correct Dao Fruit, had made the right choice. How will you handle this now! With a thought from The Controller''s Immortal Sense, he enlightened the mountains surrounding Muxue City, which awoke like a giant sleeping on the ground. The Snow Mountain Giant rose, towering ten thousand feet tall. Immediately after, the earth swelled, forming layers of cages trapping Immortal Jiuchong. The earth had also been enlightened by The Controller, used at his command! Everything under heaven and earth was within The Controller''s scope of control! The battlefield shifted outside the city, and those daring cultivators in the city left Muxue City en masse to follow and watch the battle. They watched in awe as one snow mountain after another, under The Controller''s summons, stood like people upon the earth. Yun Zhi, looking down at the quaking, awakening snow mountains beneath her feet, shook her head helplessly, packed up the Emperor''s Chair, and jumped down from the mountain to find a spot unaffected by the tumult to watch the battle. Earth Snow Mountains? Merely mundane objects daring to trap an immortal! Immortal Jiuchong bellowed, his body shuddering as he broke free like a dragon escaping its chains, shattering the earthly shackles and knocking over a Snow Mountain Giant with a punch. The Snow Mountain Giant, headless, fell to the ground, causing it to shake. Mundane objects, you say? Then take a look at these! As Immortal Jiuchong smashed the head of a Snow Mountain Giant, a metallic, lustrous humanoid figure flew out from within, slamming Jiuchong into the ground! BoomC The heavens shattered, the earth exploded, and a large blast erupted underground. The humanoid figure was sent flying by a punch from Immortal Jiuchong, who then burst forth from the soil. Yet, after taking a heavy punch from Immortal Jiuchong, the humanoid figure remained intact, only bearing a fist imprint. Immortal Gold? Immortal Jiuchong frowned. This was not a magic artifact crafted from Immortal Gold; The Controller didn''t have the assets of a Yingtian Immortal; it was merely raw Immortal Gold. However, this piece of Immortal Gold, enlightened by The Controller, could be referred to as a living Immortal Gold entity, terribly hard. Always able to surprise me with something unexpected, Immortal Jiuchong sneered. But you surely don''t think my Yin-Yang Dao Fruit can only control Immortal Fire and Profound Ice, do you? Chapter 1188 – 1188 1178 The True Abilities of the Yin Chapter 1188: Chapter 1178: The True Abilities of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Chapter 1188: Chapter 1178: The True Abilities of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Blustering! The Controller remained steadfast, unshaken by the verbal provocation of his opponent. Countless Snow Mountain Giants rose from the ground, kneeling before him in submission, and then the earth gave birth to numerous agile stone pillars, as flexible as the tentacles of an octopus. Immortal Jiuchong''s fist knocked down a Snow Mountain Giant, but immediately afterward, a being made of Immortal Gold, hiding inside the giant''s head, launched a sneak attack on Immortal Jiuchong. The Snow Mountain Giants were merely a distraction, the real trick lay in the beings made of Immortal Gold hidden inside! These pieces of Immortal Gold were unrefined and lacked the might of Immortal Artifacts, but Immortal Gold itself is renowned for its strength. The Yingtian Immortal even used Immortal Gold to forge his body, demonstrating how terrifyingly hard Immortal Gold could be. Immortal Jiuchong''s fist left an imprint on the face of the Immortal Gold being, yet it caused no substantial damage! Immortal Jiuchong intended to leap into the air, but from the ground, a segment of a tree branch, acting like a tentacle, sprung up and entwined around his ankle. This was a heavenly tree from countless Suiyues ago, frozen within the permafrost, now brought to life by the command of The Controller. Beneath the lands of the Extreme Northern Lands lay buried countless corpses, all within the range of The Controller''s animating powers. Though Immortal Jiuchong immediately broke free from the grasp of the tree branch tentacle, it provided an opportunity for the beings of Immortal Gold. Three to five Immortal Gold beings swarmed forward, pinning down Immortal Jiuchong''s limbs, with one sitting atop Jiuchong and punching his face repeatedly, each blow strong enough to smash a Pass Tribulation Cultivator to death. Immortal Jiuchong instantly transformed into a being of flame, corporeal yet intangible, passing through the beings of Immortal Gold. Refine! Immortal Jiuchong bellowed, and his Immortal Fire enveloped the Immortal Gold beings. His Immortal Fire was most suited for refining Immortal Gold; in the Ancient Times, even the Yingtian Immortal borrowed his fire to forge Immortal Artifacts. In an instant, the Immortal Gold beings were melted into a liquid mass. WhooshC A blob of liquid flew out from the flames toward Immortal Jiuchong. Even when transformed into liquid, the Immortal Gold beings remained under The Controller''s animation, still obeying his commands to attack Immortal Jiuchong by all means necessary. Immortal Jiuchong rapidly retreated, knowing that if the liquid Immortal Gold beings surrounded and then solidified around him, he would be trapped in an impenetrable cage of Immortal Gold, which would be quite troublesome. Simultaneously, he extinguished his own Immortal Fire used for refining the Immortal Gold beings before The Controller could commandeer it. The Controller clicked his tongue. Indeed, as an Ancient True Immortal, Jiuchong''s reaction was impressively swift. The Immortal Gold beings, now liquid, took on various shapes, extending indefinitely and forming an exceedingly thin layer that adhered to the bodiless Snow Mountain Giants. The Immortal Gold solidified into a layer of armor for the Snow Mountain Giants, granting them the strength to battle Immortal Jiuchong. One by one, the Snow Mountain Giants pounded their chests, resembling headless great apes. The Controller then procured Mystic Ice, which Immortal Jiuchong had manifested during their earlier confrontation but had not yet been fully consumed. The Mystic Ice, too, was alive, and at The Controller''s bidding, it morphed into ice spears, becoming weapons for the Snow Mountain Giants. Now armed with armor and weapons, the Snow Mountain Giants surged forward, attacking Immortal Jiuchong, their Mystic Ice Spears posing a real threat to Jiuchong in his fiery form. A Mystic Ice Spear pierced Immortal Jiuchong''s body, momentarily giving him a corporeal form, and seizing the opportunity, countless Snow Mountain Giants pinned him down and hammered him into the ground, where a vortex appeared, swallowing Immortal Jiuchong whole. Then, the earth heaved and cracked, fissures emanating light, followed by a surge of fire that blasted apart the numerous Snow Mountain Giants, akin to a volcanic eruptionCa doomsday scene never to be witnessed in the Extreme Northern Lands. Faced with the wrath of Immortal Jiuchong, The Controller remained undeterred, continuing to order the Snow Mountain Giants to assault. Immortal Jiuchong hovered in the air, consumed by towering anger. Suddenly, an illusory chessboard appeared on the ground, immensely vast, with each Snow Mountain Giant positioned within a square. What is this about! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Controller became alert, for there was no mention in the ancient texts of Immortal Jiuchong possessing such a technique! All things in this world can be divided into black and white. The Snow Mountain belongs to the Yin Attribute. Immortal Jiuchong''s voice boomed, as if speaking to himself. Aside from Fairy Eternity and Eldest Senior Sister, no one understood what he meant. As Immortal Jiuchong''s words echoed, a very inconspicuous black chess piece appeared above the heads of the Snow Mountain Giants. Immortal Jiuchong''s index finger and middle finger were stacked together, pinching a white chess piece. The white piece fell, overlapping with the black piece above the head of the Snow Mountain Giant, where black and white collided, mutually dissolving each other. The bi-colored chess pieces disappeared, and astonishingly, the Snow Mountain Giant also vanished into thin air. In this world where there is Yin, there must be Yang. Yin and Yang generate each other, and they also conquer each other. The Controller stumbled backward, finally understanding what Immortal Jiuchong had done. Yin and Yang generate and overcome each other. The Snow Mountain Giant was a creature of Yin attributes. When it came into contact with an equal amount of Yang attributes, Yin and Yang collided, and both would be annihilated! No, the Snow Mountain Giant is a creature of the Five Elements. How could it be divided by Yin and Yang? The Controller still had some confusion. Immortal Jiuchong burst into laughter, taking steps closer to The Controller. The Dao Fruit represents the rules. Before the emergence of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, it wasn''t clear whether the things in this world were categorized according to the Five Elements or Yin and Yang. But now that my Yin-Yang Dao Fruit has appeared, everything in this world is classified by Yin and Yang. The division by the Five Elements is merely a more detailed classification based on the division of Yin and Yang! In other words, these are the rules set by the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit! Immortal Jiuchong realized that The Controller did not control the Dao Fruit of authority; he couldn''t possibly manipulate so many Snow Mountain Giants for precise attacks. Instead, he possessed Dao Fruits related to imparting life or awakening spirits. But in his presence, it didn''t matter. The Controller''s face turned pale. Originally, he could animate all things, even Immortal Fire and Profound Ice. He thought he could restrain Immortal Jiuchong, However, the reality was starkly different. Immortal Jiuchong prescribed the rules for Yin and Yang, allowing annihilation of Yin and Yang, which was actually what suppressed The Controller! I want to see how much you can annihilate! The Controller activated the Dao Fruit of awakening spirits. The earth shook, people of Muxue City stumbled left and right, thinking it was an earthquake. Those high-level cultivators turned pale; this was definitely not as simple as an earthquake! The entire Extreme Northern Lands were in turmoil, with the first change appearing around The Controller. Beneath his feet, the ground rose, not becoming giants or such, but transformed into an earthen sphere covered with snow and ice. Muxue City was also on this earthen sphere! The sphere was incredibly large; standing upon it, one could not even feel its curvature! The people of Muxue City did not understand the meaning of this earthen sphere, and even the high-level cultivators had a vague concept of it. Lu Yang, however, couldn''t be clearer. Nowadays, all six continents were forged from star planets. The Controller made the earth come alive, reverting it to its original, primitive planetary form! The Controller could use these star planets to strike at Immortal Jiuchong at any time. So what if they are star planets! scoffed Immortal Jiuchong. In the Ancient Times, battles would easily shatter stars; what threat could these few planets pose? He could even use Yin and Yang to counter each other and make these planets disappear. No, there are people on the planets! Immortal Jiuchong''s true personality cried out. The Controller was threatening to use the lives of the Extreme Northern Lands. So what! the other personality of Immortal Jiuchong was unmoved, which was exactly what his true personality feared. Let me control the body! The true personality of Immortal Jiuchong wrestled for control of the body. The Controller sneered, eager to see what else Immortal Jiuchong could do. Immortal Jiuchong took a couple of deep breaths; it had been a long time since he had used this move. Extreme Yin Cold! Immortal Jiuchong opened his Yin Domain. The already cold temperatures of the Extreme Northern Lands fell further and further, dropping to a point that had never been seen before in history. Absolute Zero! It was as if the world froze in that moment. All living beings in the Extreme Northern Lands were immobilized, the land itself no longer transforming into a planet, the entire realm of the Extreme Northern Lands was enveloped by absolute zero. Under absolute zero, no object could move, resulting in an effect akin to a halt in time! See what I mean, what did I tell you? Controlling Immortal Fire and such, these are merely superficial abilities of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. These are the true powers. Chapter 1189 Chapter 1189: Chapter 1188: Hush Money Chapter 1189: Chapter 1188: Hush Money Immortal Jiuchong''s technique wasn''t a true halting of time, he could only cause an area to enter Absolute Zero, where time in the Extreme Northern Lands comes to a stop while the rest of the continent continues as normal. The range of the Time Immortal''s time stop encompassed the whole world. Seeing the situation take a turn for the worse, The Controller turned and ran. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All his methods had been countered by Immortal Jiuchong, the battle was going poorly, and if not now, then when? Not good, he''s trying to escape! Lu Yang shouted. A battle between Immortals, even if one could determine the victor, it was hard to seal one''s fate; if one wanted to flee, the other could hardly stop them. However, Lu Yang quickly relaxed, although Eldest Senior Sister had not made a move, she must have arrived by now. With Eldest Senior Sister here, Immortal Jiuchong was sure not to escape. Why call that Miss Yun for help? We, the Five Ancient Immortals, are enough to catch someone. Fairy Eternity would rather ask the Four Ancient Immortals for help than seek Miss Yun''s assistance. Fairy, are you sure Immortal Jiuchong can catch someone? Of course, Immortal Jiuchong alone can''t manage it, but I can call for help. Little Yang, go out and shout ''Yingtian Immortal is petty'' a couple of times, and Yingtian Immortal will come over. Yingtian Immortal has always been like this; he could sense anyone who cursed him, but then Ashy Bean was around, Yingtian Immortal didn''t dare to tune in, but now that Ashy Bean''s gone, his senses have restored. Fairy, wouldn''t it still be better to ask Eldest Senior Sister to help catch the person? After some deliberation, Lu Yang felt that catching a Daqian Immortal wasn''t worth risking his own small life. Oh, what are you afraid of, with me protecting you, nothing will go wrong! Fairy Eternity held her small chin up and gave her chest a confident pat. A subject must obey when the emperor commands his death; without any other choice, Lu Yang left the spiritual world and whispered a sentence. Yingtian Immortal is petty CrackC Absolute silence reigned in the Absolute Zero domain of the Extreme Northern Lands, the sudden sound of thunder was terribly conspicuous. Thunder tore through the void, and Yingtian Immortal, constructed of lightning, appeared in front of Lu Yang, his expression somewhat unfriendly. Kid, was it you who called me petty? This Lu Yang''s forehead broke out in sweat, stammering. Yingtian Immortal had arrived too quickly; wasn''t this very pettiness? Fairy Eternity stepped forward to back up Lu Yang, protecting him as though she were shielding a small chick: It was I who cursed, what of it? Yingtian Immortal''s expression shifted then settled into a smile, he chuckled sheepishly: I was wondering who was reminding me to be careful, and it turns out to be you, Fairy Eternity. It was only now that Yingtian Immortal noticed something amiss, this was the domain of Absolute Zero, also detecting the chase high in the sky, he noticed the dueling sides. Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller? At the same time, he looked at Lu Yang in astonishment; how come you''re at the scene again, kid? You first help Immortal Jiuchong. Fairy Eternity urged. Yingtian Immortal nodded and flew towards the sky. Ying Tian? Immortal Jiuchong wasn''t surprised by the arrival of Yingtian Immortal; that thunderclap made it obvious someone had cursed Yingtian Immortal, announcing the arrival of his Thunder Clone. Another one?! The Controller couldn''t help but glance back while frantically escaping, almost cursing out loud. Those Four Ancient Immortals they couldn''t find no matter how hard they looked before, how come two have suddenly turned up in such a short span? Was what Yang Kongdong said true, that this place had clues to the Four Ancient Immortals? But these clues were just too many. Let''s join forces and catch him. Alright! The two had known each other since Ancient Times, and although both had suspected each other of being body-snatched by some mastermind behind the scenes, with no contact for three hundred thousand years, they set aside their past grievances in the face of a common enemy and joined forces to capture the foe. Ying Tian Immortal''s Thunder Clone was unbelievably fast, intercepting The Controller in the blink of an eye. The Controller tried to escape in a different direction but was intercepted by Immortal Jiuchong. Thunder Tribulation Ying Tian Immortal was about to habitually summon the Thunder Tribulation to deal with The Controller when Immortal Jiuchong stopped him. Don''t use Thunder Tribulation, his Dao Fruit ability is Enlightenment! Ying Tian Immortal decisively abandoned the summoning of Thunder Tribulation, and the two tacitly used their physical bodies to fight. The Controller had managed to fight Immortal Jiuchong to a standstill only because of the added strength from his bone armor, but now with Ying Tian Immortal joining in, there was no chance for resistance. Before long, Immortal Jiuchong and Ying Tian Immortal were dragging The Controller back to Muxue City, his many ornaments having fallen off during the fight, lost somewhere, now resembling a plucked rooster. The Controller did not understand why the two were taking him back to Muxue City. Done! The two threw The Controller to the ground, and Immortal Fairy emerged from Lu Yang''s body, boasting triumphantly. How about that, now you know how formidable we Five Ancient Immortals are, right? Then she bragged to Lu Yang, See, what did I tell you? We didn''t even need Miss Yun to lift a finger to deal with this ''Death Life'' or whatever! It''s The Controller, Lu Yang corrected her. The Controller stared in alarm at Immortal Fairy, not understanding what she meant by the Five Ancient Immortals. Wasn''t it the Four Ancient Immortals? So that''s it, I didn''t realize the Tribulation Dao Fruit could be used like this. A familiar voice came from behind Ying Tian Immortal, frightening Ying Tian Immortal so much that he almost dissipated his Thunder Clone. Eldest Senior Sister! You did well, said Yun Zhi, nodding. No one knew that what Yun Zhi truly appreciated wasn''t the capturing of The Controller but Lu Yang''s ability to solve Yang Kongdong on his own. From initially needing her help when facing a Transcendance Tribulation Stage enemy, to now being able to stand on his own, resolving a Semi-Immortal by himself, was indeed remarkable progress. The Controller looked at Yun Zhi in disbelief, finally understanding why the Emperor had stepped forward only to retreat immediately. So this terrifying existence that could even chill the Emperor''s spine was also in the Extreme Northern Lands. Let''s get this clear, I am the one who caught this person! Immortal Fairy quickly spoke up as Yun Zhi seemed about to take The Controller away. Fairy, can this capture really be counted as yours? Lu Yang couldn''t help but tease. Immortal Fairy declared righteously, Whoever is caught through my connections is considered a capture by me. What exactly do you want, Senior Fairy? Do you want to become Sect Leader? Yun Zhi was curious too, not understanding why Immortal Fairy put so much emphasis on this. Capturing an Immortal to tally Contribution Points, then exchanging them for a Sect Leader voucher, would probably be a process calculated in tens of thousands of years. Immortal Fairy waved her hand dismissively, I don''t want to be any Sect Leader. This is hush money. Immortal Fairy''s words left everyone present scratching their heads. Hush money? Yun Zhi repeated the words and chuckled inside, guessing Immortal Fairy''s intentionCshe probably didn''t want people to know she could restore her Immortal strength at any time. Or perhaps, was it a thank-you gift for not telling Junior Brother about this? Was Senior Fairy too embarrassed to say it out loud? Imagining Senior Fairy''s internal struggling and reluctance brought an unusual smile to Yun Zhi''s face. She shook her head with a laugh, Then I''ll accept this hush money. No laughing allowed! Immortal Fairy became furious and stomped her foot in annoyance. Immortal Jiuchong, Ying Tian Immortal, Yun Zhi''s Junior Brother, the Immortal Lineage''s Second Boss, a High Minister and the Emperor''s Master of the Great Bean Dynasty, Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Court Sect, Speechless Daoist''s disciple, and a peerless Sword Cultivator all exchanged looks, utterly confused by the situation. Chapter 1190 Chapter 1190: Chapter 189 The Second Battle between Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller Chapter 1190: Chapter 189 The Second Battle between Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller Jiuchong, what are your plans? Are you still planning to stay inside this white jade token? After successfully sending The Controller away as hush money, Immortal Fairy Eternity was in high spirits. Has Jiuchong been staying in the wordless white jade token all these years? At this moment, the Extreme Northern Lands were still in the Absolute Zero Domain, and everyone was frozen like ice sculptures, motionless, even the Snow Emperor was no exception, frozen solid. Yingtian Immortal curiously observed the white jade token hanging on the Snow Emperor''s chest, feeling as if their fates were somewhat similar. Both were forced to hide in the Small World space after the fall of the Fire Dynasty. Now that Silent Extermination Immortal is gone, there''s no need for Jiuchong to stay here, right? However, Immortal Jiuchong shook his head, which surprised Yingtian Immortal, I still can''t leave this place. Before you came, Yingtian, it was my other personality that was fighting The Controller. Another personality? Immortal Jiuchong sighed, It''s embarrassing to say, do you remember Joy Venerate? That Joy Venerate with the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo? Yes, him. I fought him when I was a Semi-Immortal. At that time, he used the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo to bring out my ''Sadness,'' and under the influence of ''Sadness,'' I also became ''Angry.'' In an outburst of emotion, I killed Joy Venerate in one fell swoop. But that battle also left me a lingering problem. The true power of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo lies in leaving a shadow in the bottom of your heart. Even if the holder of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo disappears, this shadow will always exist because the issue lies with ''me,'' not with the ''Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo.'' At first, I didn''t know of this shadow''s existence. It has never appeared in the Ancient Times. After Immortal became assassinated, that shadow appeared. Sadness and Anger took over my body. It''s just that everyone had similar emotions back then, and none of you noticed anything strange about me. After that battle ended, the shadow disappeared again, and I thought that was the end of it. However, when Silent Extermination Immortal destroyed the Fire Dynasty, facing the scenes of the dynasty''s doomsday, the shadow appeared for the second time. It was then that the shadow became a personality, beginning to fight with me for control of the body. I was worried that his emergence would cause widespread devastation, so I have been staying in the sparsely populated Extreme Northern Lands. That personality only knows battle, is extremely belligerent, and doesn''t care about the lives of others. If it weren''t for me stopping him just now, I''m afraid he might have obliterated all the stars in the Extreme Northern Lands, and the entire region would have perished. Yingtian Immortal hissed, this indeed was a big problem. If something like this happened, I''m afraid Yun Zhi would take you down before you could defeat The Controller. Extremely belligerent? Yingtian Immortal stroked his chin, thinking of a way to help his good brother, Has that personality ever fought Silent Extermination Immortal? Immortal Jiuchong sighed, He fought during the time of the Fire Dynasty. He nearly became the dominant personality, and I would have become the subordinate one. Knowing that he couldn''t defeat Silent Extermination Immortal, he voluntarily gave up control of the body to me. That''s how I have managed to suppress him for the past three hundred thousand years. If he loves fighting so much, could he defeat Daoist Yun Zhi? Yingtian Immortal was curious. As soon as Yingtian Immortal spoke, the normally amiable expressions of Immortal Jiuchong changed, becoming coarse and angry, and he looked at Yingtian Immortal with a cold sneer, Ying Tian, after three hundred thousand years, I didn''t expect you to ask such a foolish question! The belligerent and angry personality once again took control of Immortal Jiuchong''s body! Yingtian Immortal seemed to answer his own question, as if introducing an opponent to his good brother, Although Daoist Yun Zhi hasn''t been cultivating for a long time, she holds the position of Eldest Senior Sister among the younger generation in the Sect and her master has just reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. She hasn''t learned much from her master, and I''ve exchanged a few moves with her myself, still manageable to fight. Oh? It seems this young girl really has something! Immortal Jiuchong perked up at this, as his fight with The Controller hadn''t been satisfying, and he wanted to continue the fight. With that said, Immortal Jiuchong immediately took up a stance, causing Yun Zhi''s brow to furrow, Are you going to fight me here? This is Muxue City, where everything is in a state of Absolute Zero. If you break something, nobody can fix it. Immortal Jiuchong cursed loudly, You little brat, rambling on and nitpicking. If it''s a fight you want, just fight. Why pick the place! BangC Before Immortal Jiuchong could react, he felt a punch in his abdomen and was sent flying backward in the sky. Yun Zhi grabbed The Controller, her launch like a cannonball, creating a sonic boom that shattered the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall. Lu Yang shivered at the sight. Immortal Jiuchong''s careless words had clearly enraged Eldest Senior Sister; otherwise, she wouldn''t have caused such a major commotion. Facing the formidable Immortal Jiuchong with both fear and excitement, she flew backward, exclaiming, Good, good, good! You actually have some skills. Even though it was a sneak attack, the fact that you managed to send me flying shows you''ve got some ability! Immortal Jiuchong hovered mid-air, surrounded by countless flames of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice, like stars orbiting around him, protecting Immortal Jiuchong. Not to mention the Profound Ice, but these Immortal Fires alone could melt the glaciers in the Extreme Northern Lands and turn them into a vast ocean! Go! Immortal Jiuchong, like an emperor commanding fire and ice, led the charge against Yun Zhi. The trailing Immortal Fire and Profound Ice painted a brilliant trail, reminiscent of the Flying Sky Map from Ancient Times. Wherever it passed, icebergs melted only to be frozen in that moment! Confronted with the ferocious charge of Immortal Jiuchong, Yun Zhi glanced at her empty left hand, capable of unleashing the Cloud Falling Palm, and then at her right hand holding The Controller. She decisively charged toward Immortal Jiuchong with The Controller in tow. Both Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller were shocked. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally, Yun Zhi hadn''t planned on bringing The Controller into the fight, but if she left with Immortal Jiuchong, only Junior Brother, the Fairy predecessors, and Yingtian Immortal would be left in Muxue City, making it all too easy for The Controller to escape. Junior Brother went without saying; he wasn''t a match for The Controller yet. The Fairy predecessor was still recovering from serious injuries. If forced to suddenly regain her strength, she would likely end up further injured and then squatting in Junior Brother''s Spiritual Space for three hundred years. Yingtian Immortal had only sent a Thunder Clone, with half the usual power. Single-handedly, he most certainly couldn''t beat The Controller. The Controller, bombarded by the Immortal Fire and Profound Ice, cried out in pain and then collided head-on with Immortal Jiuchong! Even Immortal Jiuchong, courageous and battle-skilled as he was, hadn''t expected Yun Zhi''s move and was immediately dazed. Yun Zhi didn''t care about Immortal Jiuchong''s reaction; she lifted The Controller and struck again! Immortal Jiuchong crossed his arms in front of his chest to block but didn''t anticipate the great force and heavy momentum behind The Controller''s strike. It exceeded his ability to defend, and once again he was sent flying, piercing through countless stars in the process. Immortal Jiuchong was fast, but Yun Zhi was faster. She appeared in his path and hit him with The Controller again, not giving him a chance to catch his breath. Even Immortal Jiuchong, confident in his Immortal Body, couldn''t withstand such high-frequency, intense attacks. He soon swelled up with bruises. Huff, huffC Facing another attack from Yun Zhi, Immortal Jiuchong split into Yin Body and Yang Body to dodge the strike, then merged back together. I didn''t expect you, little girl, to know how to use The Controller as your weapon. Fighting while armed against an unarmed opponent is hardly honorable. If you''re capable, fight me bare-handed! If Yun Zhi had been wielding an Immortal Artifact, Immortal Jiuchong could have obliterated it with the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. But her weapon was The ControllerCan Immortal''s Body. No matter how powerful the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit was, it couldn''t annihilate an Immortal outright, so using The Controller as her weapon was quite troublesome for Immortal Jiuchong. Yun Zhi thought Immortal Jiuchong made sense, so she switched to using her left hand to fight. Cloud Falling Palm. Chapter 1191 Chapter 1191: Chapter 1190: Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall Emerges Anew Chapter 1191: Chapter 1190: Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall Emerges Anew Heh, young people are just too young, so easily baited by provocation! Immortal Jiuchong laughed uproariously. Now that Yun Zhi had voluntarily given up the Controller, a weapon she was adept at using, how could she be his opponent! Mountains without bounds, sun and moon alternate! A majestic scene appeared above Immortal Jiuchong''s head, with mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas all vividly present; even the sun and moon hung high, marking the passage of time. To the casual observer, it would appear as a piece of space cut from the Central Continent, but upon contact, one would realize it was an endless world evolved from Immortal Fire and Profound Ice by Immortal Jiuchong. Touching it would trigger the interplay of yin and yang, bursting forth with endless Primordial Qi! This move was one of his trump cards. He had not dared to use it during the fight with the Controller, fearing the Controller might enlighten this endless world. But fighting against an unarmed Yun Zhi, there was no need for such concerns. Finally, as an observer, the Controller identified the impressive power of this move. Once it struck the ground, the Extreme Northern Lands would transform into a realm of both fire and ice. How would Yun Zhi respond? Cloud Falling Palm. The large, fluffy hand seemed like a cloud plucked from the sky, and that cloud hand grasped onto the world of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice. An explosion was heard within the hand, stained with varying colors of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice, the colors changing continuously as if a dye vat had been overturned. A tiny bit of the explosion leaked between the fingers, directly piercing through the Extreme Northern Lands, down to the world''s deepest layer. One could only imagine the true explosive power of the world of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice. But besides that, no more explosive force leaked out. Seeing this, Immortal Jiuchong''s expression drastically changed. He also could not comprehend how Yun Zhi''s combat power could have increased without using the Controller as a weapon. Cloud Falling Palm. Nine Layer Ice Shield! Facing the second Cloud Falling Palm, Immortal Jiuchong immediately constructed an absolute defense with Profound Ice. The Nine Layer Ice Shield, his strongest defensive technique, stacked together. A pleasing cracking sound, like a musical instrument accompanying the battle, resonated as the layers of ice shields were penetrated. The shattered ice cascaded down like a shower, and Immortal Jiuchong, along with the ice shards, became embedded in the snowy ground! Struggling to climb out of the frozen hole, Immortal Jiuchong then saw the third palm strike bearing down on him. This body is returned to you! Not daring to face Yun Zhi head-on, the belligerent personality returned control of the body to Immortal Jiuchong without a word. Why give it back to me at this time! Immortal Jiuchong was panicked, relinquishing control of his own body. Just what was Yun Zhi''s background, and how exactly had the Yingtian Immortal managed to exchange blows with her!? Why do you care so much, just take it when I give it to you! I said I don''t want it! The belligerent personality and Immortal Jiuchong pushed against each other, each yielding body control. The Cloud Falling Palm descended, and peace returned to the world. The Controller swallowed hard. No wonder the Emperor ran upon seeing Yun Zhi. If the Emperor had been a step slower earlier, they both might have been left behind by Yun Zhi. Cloud Falling Don''t attack, don''t attack, it''s me! Seeing Yun Zhi ready to continue the fight, Immortal Jiuchong hastily raised his hands to surrender. Are you back to normal? I guess you could say that. Immortal Jiuchong replied cautiously, observing Yun Zhi''s expression, The belligerent personality and I have agreed that he won''t come out without my permission. That''s good. Lu Yang flew above Muxue City to observe the battle. Yun Zhi had kicked Immortal Jiuchong so far away at the start of the fight that Lu Yang couldn''t see the specifics of their exchange, only distant clouds falling, as if heaven and earth were collapsing. Before long, Yun Zhi, carrying the Controller, returned to Muxue City with Immortal Jiuchong in tow. How did the fight go? Yingtian Immortal asked eagerly, feigning ignorance. Immortal Jiuchong glared at Yingtian Immortal. Yun Zhi landed with a frown. When she took off, the commotion was too big, and Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall turned into ruins. Only the two main doors remained intact, at Huo Huashen''s place. I''ll fix it, I''ll fix it! declared the combative personality, volunteering to rectify the mistake after getting a nod from Immortal Jiuchong. Yun Zhi silently observed the combative personality, who became extremely uneasy under her gaze. Only when Yun Zhi uttered a word of approval did he feel like he had been granted amnesty. Let me see what material this martial arts hall is made of Are the doors made from Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood? The combative Immortal Jiuchong paused for a moment, surprised that the martial arts hall had such high-quality doors. Other areas were shattered by Daoist Yun Zhi, the spirituality of the Heaven and Earth Treasures vibrated into dispersal, so it was impossible to tell what materials were used elsewhere. If the doors are made from Ten-thousand-year-old Coiled Dragon Wood, wouldn''t the materials used for the rest of the building be similarly valuable? Over the past thirty thousand years, the Snow Emperor''s rule spanned six generations, accumulating countless treasures. Immortal Jiuchong took out various precious Heaven and Earth Treasures from the Snow Emperor''s wordless white jade token and clanged away as he began construction. Yingtian Immortal meticulously listed the construction materials: beams made of Thunder Tribulation Punishment Wood, roofing tiles fired from Soil of Rest, bricks refined from Five-colored Soil Soon, Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall was fitted with the main doors and restored to its original state. Meanwhile, electric arcs flickered continuously around Yingtian Immortal as he departed with a flourish, The time for this Thunder Tribulation clone is almost up. Immortal Jiuchong, let''s catch up another time! Alright. Both the combative personality and Immortal Jiuchong responded in unison. You release the Absolute Zero Domain; you restore the Extreme Northern Lands. Yun Zhi said. The Controller had the ability to revert the Extreme Northern Lands back to their stellar appearance and could change it back again; it wasn''t a difficult task. After witnessing Yun Zhi''s power, both Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller were very compliant. The Absolute Zero Domain quickly dissipated, and the stars suspended in the sky gradually unfolded into the shape of a continent, though the process was imperceptibly slow. The citizens of Muxue City were utterly confused. Just a moment ago, an incredible battle raged in the sky, but now, in the blink of an eye, both sides of the fight had disappeared? Was I dreaming? No way, we can''t all be having the same dream. Then what''s the explanation for this? I don''t know. Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall was bustling with activity, with everyone sporting a variety of expressions. Uncle Murong was shocked at the sight of Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller appearing in the martial arts hall. Weren''t these two fighting to the death just moments ago? How did they end up here? Huo Huashen was first puzzled about who had taken his doors, then he noticed the presence of Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller, showing the same expression as Uncle Murong. Young Master Meng didn''t find it strange at all to see Immortal Jiuchong and The Controller here after seeing Eldest Senior Sister. The Snow Emperor wore an expression of an elderly retiree. Little Snow, I am so grateful for your company over these eighty thousand years, but I no longer have a reason to stay in the white jade token. With the issues of Silent Extermination Immortal and the dual personalities resolved, Immortal Jiuchong had no more worries. There is no longer any need for a Snow Emperor. Xue Shilou looked defeated as if a young person had just lost their job. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had just awakened his bloodline and passed three trials to become the heir to the Snow Emperor. What do you mean there''s no more Snow Emperor? Uncle Murong noticed the martial arts hall''s roof, clearly remembering that a hole had been punched through it during the battle, but now it wasn''t there. And the martial arts hall itself. I feel like the martial arts hall is different from before. Chapter 1192 Chapter 1192: Chapter 1191: Elder Brother Dai, We Have Brought Back the Concerned Party (Seeking Monthly Votes) Chapter 1192: Chapter 1191: Elder Brother Dai, We Have Brought Back the Concerned Party (Seeking Monthly Votes) Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall was built by Uncle Murong himself; he was intimately familiar with every brick and tile. Even though the Martial Arts Hall looked exactly the same as before, something just didn''t feel right. Never mind, he thought, Uncle Murong had reached the Golden Core Stage thanks to his carefree natureCif something didn''t make sense, he wouldn''t dwell on it. There was no point in torturing oneself. Uncle, Old Meng and I have been talking, and we think it''s about time we left, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou came to bid farewell to Uncle Murong. Although they would have liked to continue teaching at the hall, too much had happened in Muxue City, and it was only proper to return to their sect to report. Moreover, only these brothers fully knew the details of the incidents. Besides, now that the people of Muxue City were aware of the brothers'' identities, staying would only bring trouble to Uncle Murong. Ah, you''re leaving? Uncle Murong said, feeling melancholy. He knew about Lu Yang and his companion''s real identities, but what left the deepest impression on him were the instructors Little Lu and Little Meng. We''ll come back to visit you. Uncle Murong shook his head with a wry smile, What''s there to visit me for? You two are busy people. It''s the thought that counts. He could already imagine the students'' disappointed faces after the New Year when they found out their teachers were gone. He would have to find a way to console them then. Finding a teacher on the same level would be difficult, but if no one could beat him, he could teach too. What Uncle Murong didn''t know was that Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Xue Shilou had entered the students'' dreams at night, bidding farewell to each one, telling them to keep training hard, and that what their instructors had taught was enough to last them a lifetime. The students cried in their sleep and woke up with puffy eyes, realizing it hadn''t been a dream. The four youngstersCGong Che, Shi Yi, Fang Zhige, and Su YuanCwere the most mature. When they learned that Mr. Lu was actually Lu Yang, they had anticipated this outcome, yet when it came to pass, they still found it difficult to accept. The Snow Emperor is no longer with us, but you can still be considered my successor. Will you follow me in cultivation? The Snow Emperor asked earnestly. It had been eighty thousand years since he found someone to pass on his mantle. Now, with Xue Shilou as a promising disciple, it was time to nurture him well. I am willing! Xue Shilou kowtowed three times and offered the Snow Emperor tea, bringing laughter to the venerable man. Lu Yang remembered something and headed to the backyard. He found Old Ma standing straight, packing away dried herbs. Once they left the Extreme Northern Lands, they wouldn''t be able to find such herbs again. It wasn''t Old Ma that Lu Yang was reminded of, but rather the tree by his room''s door. Under the tree, he found the body of Yang Kongdong, which was being gnawedCor perhaps digestedCby the tree''s roots. Lu Yang was startled. When had the tree become so malevolent? He had only fed it the corpses of a Foundation Establishment Stage Luo Shi and a Divinity Transformation Stage Carefree Guest. The lingering obsession of Leng Ningxiang must have attached to the tree after it dissipated, Fairy Eternity analyzed. In a way, she and Yang Kongdong are together forever now. It might seem sinister, but there shouldn''t be any issues once Yang Kongdong''s body is consumed. The more professional Controller also came to analyze, This tree could be considered as having gained enlightenment, or one might say it''s a form of reincarnation, unrelated to its past life. When the tree truly develops spiritual wisdom, it will be a completely new being. Lu Yang roughly understood, but he was more concerned about another issue: Is there a danger to the Martial Arts Hall? The Controller shook his head, No danger. If the hall takes good care of this tree, it can protect the hall until the tree grows legs and transforms. That''s good then. An earthquake in the Extreme Northern Lands? Dai Bufan couldn''t make heads nor tails of the intelligence just received. Due to its vastness with sparse population and relative isolation, he seldom paid attention to the happenings in the Extreme Northern Lands. Even so, he knew that earthquakes had never occurred there before. Elder Brother Dai, we''re back! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, the two heroes, triumphantly returned, having been rushed back by Old Ma, who pulled both men and a cart full of immortals frantically back to report. Although their gains from the Extreme Northern Lands were significant, they were still disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, and Lu Yang was a junior brother under Dai Bufan. Any achievements they had made outside had to be reported back to Dai Bufan. You two are back from the Extreme Northern Lands? Dai Bufan was surprised and, seeing the joyous smiles on Lu Yang and his companion, he was reminded of how Junior Sister Gan Tian looked when she had returned from the Demon Territory, a sign that her cultivation had been fruitful and she had made a big harvest in the Demon Territory. It seems like you two have made quite a significant harvest in the Extreme Northern Lands? Elder Brother Dai, you''re as perceptive as a deity! Lu Yang gave a thumbs-up, genuinely impressed. Tell me, what did you two do in the Extreme Northern Lands? sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Listening to others'' worldly experiences could aid one''s own cultivation C a lesson Dai Bufan had learned during his Void Refinement days, and it was still applicable now. Elder Brother Dai, as you know, we''ve always advocated for cultivating discreetly and ''Red Dust Mortality,'' so Old Meng and I chose to teach fist techniques to students at a martial arts hall as teachers The Martial Arts Hall''s master''s cultivation level wasn''t high, just at the early stage of Golden Core. He didn''t know our identities. The students were all ordinary people, but of course, there were a few exceptions Dai Bufan nodded frequently as he listened; it sounded credible. The Eldest Senior Sister had said that Junior Brother Lu went to the Extreme Northern Lands to temper himself, but it seems that Eldest Senior Sister could also make mistakes in her judgment C Junior Brother Lu went there to live a mortal life. And then the Ruthless Sect''s leader, Yang Kongdong, started fighting with Sect Leader Mu and Chi Sect Leader Dai Bufan was just about to nod again when he abruptly stopped, leaning forward eagerly, staring hard at the two brothers. What did you just say?! Weren''t they just talking about holding classes? How did it jump to the Ruthless Sect''s leader? We didn''t know, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou responded innocently, as they truly didn''t understand how Yang Kongdong ended up fighting with Mu Baiyi. Perhaps it''s an internal strife within the demonic sect? Meng Jingzhou speculated. That was precisely the reason they came to report their experience in the Extreme Northern Lands to Dai Bufan. As disciples of the Righteous Path facing a major event like internal conflict within a demonic sect, they couldn''t keep it to themselves. Keep going. So Old Lu and I engaged Yang Kongdong in battle, then my cultivation level dropped, and Old Lu, reaching the peak of Pass Tribulation, continued the fight against Yang Kongdong. The Controller from the Great Qian Dynasty started a battle with Immortal Jiuchong that literally shattered heaven and earth. Dai Bufan pondered, feeling as though he had missed a piece of the story. How did teaching mortals martial arts escalate to an Immortal Battle? Others at the Void Refinement Stage either immersed in ''Red Dust Mortality'' or lived by ''War Feeds War,'' yet it seems you two have chosen ''Red Dust Fuels War''? Junior Brother Lu defeated Yang Kongdong, but where is Yang Kongdong now? When this question was raised, Lu Yang felt a bit embarrassed, Would you believe me if I said his body was eaten by a tree? Lu Yang clenched his fist, I knew you wouldn''t believe it, Elder Brother, so we brought the person in question here. Let me tell you, it wasn''t easy to invite him, even Eldest Senior Sister had to make a move. The person in question? Lu Yang turned to open the door, ushering in Immortal Jiuchong. This is the Venerable Immortal of Ancient Times, Nine-layered Immortal Venerable! Immortal Jiuchong was a very polite person. He knew the Immortal World was vast and customs varied from place to place. Upon arriving at the Seek Dao Sect, he would follow their customs, and if he were to stay awhile, he would need to register. He strode into the room, revealing a gentle smile, You may call me Immortal Jiuchong Eh, why did he faint? (Additional chapter for Alliance Hierarch 33021209539281) Chapter 1193 Chapter 1193: Chapter 1192: Venerable Immortal, Can My Spirit Root Still Be Saved? Chapter 1193: Chapter 1192: Venerable Immortal, Can My Spirit Root Still Be Saved? Nowadays, young people really can''t handle pressure, they get excited so easily. Immortal Jiuchong shook his head lightly, guessing why Dai Bufan had fainted. Back in Ancient Times when we were prominent figures, even though I was low-key, Ying Tian often used us to show off miracles, and I couldn''t decline. Everyone was extremely excited, showing utmost reverence, some even like your Senior Brother here, fainting from the excitement. Lu Yangxin thought to himself, Are you saying you were low-key, like when you celebrated your own ascension by flaunting heavenly and earthly treasures right after the Immortal Ascension Tribulation ended? Seeing Dai Bufan, Immortal Jiuchong recalled the glorious days of Ancient Times and couldn''t help showing a hint of a smile. Today proves I am fated with you and your Senior Brother, especially since he has Water Spirit Root, I can grant him a bit of fortune. Immortal Jiuchong reached out and a glimmer of light entered the forehead of the unconscious Dai Bufan. Water Spirit Root is among the Yin category within the range of the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. When he wakes up, he will handle water attribute magic skills more proficiently. Meng Jingzhou enviously looked at Elder Brother Dai, wishing for similar good fortune, and when he thought of his own Spirit Root, he immediately pleaded pitifully with Immortal Jiuchong. Venerable Immortal, is there any hope for my Spirit Root? Your Spirit Root? At first, Immortal Jiuchong didn''t pay much attention, but after observing Meng Jingzhou carefully, he slightly turned his head and hesitated, not knowing exactly how to describe: Your Spirit Root is quite extreme. If I had known you in Ancient Times, I could have condensed the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit two days earlier. Immortal Jiuchong was quite regretful. How had such a perfect subject not crossed his path in Ancient Times? Meng Jingzhou: Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is there still a chance? Lu Yang asked on behalf of his good friend. Immortal Jiuchong pondered, never having encountered information like that of Meng Jingzhou before, To say there''s a chance, indeed, there is. How can it be saved? I can reverse Yin and Yang, transforming your Pure Yang Spirit Root into a Pure Yin Spirit Root Meng Jingzhou was about to say that a Pure Yin Spirit Root wouldn''t be too bad when he heard Immortal Jiuchong continue: Since Spirit Root is closely related to the body, once transformed into a Pure Yin Spirit Root, your gender will also change. Personality change isn''t unbearable Gender? Meng Jingzhou abruptly realized something was amiss mid-sentence. I''ve heard in history of male cultivators with Pure Yin Spirit Root, at most they were effeminate in nature, why does it require a gender change for me! In history, there wasn''t a Pure Yang Spirit Root as extreme as yours, coupled with dual Pure Yang Golden Core and dual Pure Yang Nascent Soul, and the Yang Invigorating Nirvana True Fire, turning you into a Pure Yin Spirit Root would also be unprecedented. In our Ancient Times, what did we call this? Oh right, it''s called ''childbearing''. Meng Jingzhou painfully pondered for a moment, feeling that his Pure Yang Spirit Root was also quite good; at least he wouldn''t need to suppress himself after ascension. Seeing Dai Bufan would not wake up anytime soon, the three decided to leave the Task Hall. Before leaving, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou kindly moved the fallen Dai Bufan onto a chair. In this way, even if someone came looking for Dai Bufan, they would merely assume Dai Bufan had fallen asleep due to the burdens of Sect affairs. They wouldn''t suspect anything else. When Dai Bufan woke up, he grimaced and rubbed the back of his head. What had happened before? Oh right, he was listening to reports from Junior Brother Lu and Junior Brother Meng about the Extreme Northern Lands. Why do I feel like I faint every time after meeting those two? Junior Brother Lu and Junior Brother Meng are so bizarre; should I go visit the Western Paradise Temple? However, Dai Bufan quickly dismissed the thought. Why bother visiting the Western Paradise Temple? Lu Yang had already ascended to immortality in the Buddha Country, which was as familiar to him as his own backyard. There''s also the matter of the Ruthless Sect. It''s rather troublesome. Although the Sect Leader had given orders, theoretically, there should be many followers of the Ruthless Sect in the Extreme Northern Lands. That won''t be easy to track down. As Dai Bufan was about to drink some water to soothe his throat, he noticed the ripples in the teacup. Suddenly, he felt enlightened. The numerous magic skill problems he had faced before suddenly became clear at this moment, and even his cultivation level showed signs of instability, ready to break through at any moment. Strange, why has my perception suddenly improved so much? Great Xia, Imperial City, Luoshui Guards Headquarters. Luoshui Guards were specifically responsible for resolving historical issues left by Great Qian, Great Yu, and others, as well as recapturing members of The Three Great Demon Sects. Recently, they had shifted their focus onto the Ruthless Sect. The Meng Family had captured many high-ranking members of the Ruthless Sect in the Buddha Country, including a Vice Sect Hierarch. Although these individuals didn''t know the whereabouts of the Sect Leader, the Luoshui Guards had many former constables who were adept at analyzing clues from the slightest hints. A cross-shaped world map hung on the wall of the Luoshui Guards. Yu Qian, one of the nine authorities in Luoshui Guards and previously known as one of the four great marshals in the Imperial City, pointed confidently at a section of the map and said, In summary, the Sect Leader of the Ruthless Sect is most likely hiding in the East Sea! Old Yu''s point makes sense. With us in Great Xia searching so thoroughly, Sect Leader Yang definitely wouldn''t dare to hide in our Great Xia. The Buddha Country has already conducted a joint operation without any trace of Sect Leader Yang. Previously, the Demon Territory was chaotic enough for Sect Leader Yang to hide. But now that the Demon Nation is established, with all factions under the unformed rule of the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit of the Demon Emperor, he has nowhere to hide. According to our previous analysis of the Ruthless Sect, they prefer to root themselves in areas teeming with life. The Extreme Northern Lands have few cities and sparse populations, while the East Sea, albeit home to the Dragon Clan, has never had a unified government and is riddled with administrative loopholes. It''s the perfect place for Sect Leader Yang to hide with his remnants! The speaker, Luo Changhe, ranked second among the Luoshui Guards'' Nine Palaces, was a powerful old Transcendance Tribulation Stage master, widely known in the city markets for solving major cases like the Secret Party Rebellion and National Treasure Theft single-handedly. The other members of the Nine Palaces nodded in agreement, supporting both views. To completely resolve the issue with the Ruthless Sect, they combed through archives tirelessly, staying up all night with dark circles under their eyes, exhausted. It is known that they were all Body Integration Realm and Transcendance Tribulation Stage masters. To wear them out to such an extent indicated the immense workload. His Majesty has arrivedC Emperor Xia arrived at the Luoshui Guards Headquarters, and the Nine Palaces bowed deeply, We greet Your Majesty. They were somewhat puzzled, as His Majesty seldom visited the Luoshui Guards Headquarters. What brought him here today? Emperor Xia noted the analysis drafts spread across the table. It seemed they were analyzing matters concerning the Ruthless Sect. The remnants of the Ruthless Sect are in the Extreme Northern Lands, including Sect Leader Yang. Even the Seek Dao Sect has already clashed with Sect Leader Yang. What! The Nine Palaces looked at each other, and Luo Changhe couldn''t help but ask, How is that possible? With all the information we have, we''ve only tentatively concluded that the remnants of the Ruthless Sect are in the East Sea. How did the Seek Dao Sect find Sect Leader Yang! Emperor Xia sighed deeply, They have Lu Yang of the Seek Dao Sect. Chapter 1194 Chapter 1194: Chapter 1193: Captive Peak Turmoil Chapter 1194: Chapter 1193: Captive Peak Turmoil Emperor Xia recalled the intelligence reports from the Seek Dao Sect and found them all to be absurd. The Luoshui Guards of the Nine Palaces were shrewd generals, analyzing the Ruthless Sect''s intelligence day and night for half a year. They had just roughly pinpointed Yang Kongdong''s location when Lu Yang had already eliminated him. Was establishing the Luoshui Guards superfluous? Seek Dao Sect, the entrance to Captive Peak. The new prisoner stood at the entrance to Captive Peak, lost in thought. He lamented how his lifelong reputation had come to such a tragic end, imprisoned in jail, truly a pitiful and lamentable outcome. Old Duan, is the line in my cultivation technique saying that we, as cultivators, should maintain a pure heart and practice abstinence? Mo Xiaochou, at the mid-stage of Spirit Transformation, asked Duan Qingshui, who had been captured with him by Lu Yang and imprisoned in Captive Peak. Among the powerful figures of Captive Peak, Mo Xiaochou''s cultivation level ranked last, and Duan Qingshui''s was the second to last. The two often exchanged cultivation insights. During their incarceration at Captive Peak, although unable to practice cultivation, their experience and knowledge had grown exponentially. Duan Qingshui glanced at the line that puzzled Mo Xiaochou, shook his head gently, and kindly suggested, Not sure, why don''t you ask Blood Demon Venerable? He wrote that line, right? Blood Demon Venerable, the last National Master of the Great Yu Dynasty, in a place like Captive Peak where Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators abounded and Body Integration Realm cultivators were nothing more than dogs, could barely be considered an important figure. Mo Xiaochou indeed had this intention, but then he heard the quiet discussions gradually turn into arguments. What''s wrong with speaking a few truths? Why should we be afraid of letting these Great Qian cultivators hear it? You all be the judges, in what way are they from Great Qian better than us from Great Yu? Master of All Laws bellowed, initially just telling the surrounding prisoners about the decadence of Great Qian, but unexpectedly the Great Qian Dynasty prisoners overheard, and his companions pulled him back from speaking recklessly, provoking Master of All Laws'' dissatisfaction. Our Great Qian has far more Semi-Immortals than your Great Yu! Si Lei God Lord shouted in anger. Master of All Laws looked down on the Great Qian Dynasty, and he looked down on the Great Yu Dynasty too. With the two dynasties'' rivalry transcending time and space, he believed that Great Qian Dynasty would undoubtedly be the ultimate victor. Semi-Immortal numbers? Master of All Laws snorted disdainfully, Proud of your Dao Fruit Outlines that are cobbled together by the Power of Faith? The kind of watered-down Semi-Immortals like you, I alone could take on two! Arrogant! Hearing this, Si Chen God Lord became even angrier than Si Lei God Lord, You''re just a lucky Semi-Immortal, thanks to your long-lived Immortal body. What''s there to show off about having a natural advantage? I, with my Five Spirits Root, reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and it is my fortune to have been favored by Lord Controller, who bestowed upon me the Time Dao Fruit Outline. If you had only the Five Spirits Root, whether you could reach the Body Integration Realm would be debatable! A Transcendance Tribulation Stage achieved through murder and plunder, how valuable is your success? Wu Youdao, the Sixth Emperor of Dayu, and the second most talented of all Emperors, scoffed, The resources spent on you would have been enough for me to raise three Pass Tribulation cultivators! A waste of resources, a heinous crime against nature, no wonder the Great Qian Dynasty declines with each generation, to be replaced by our Great Yu. Caught in the middle, Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui didn''t dare to interject or even ask their question about cultivation technique at this moment; they were cultivators from Buddha Country, not belonging to one of the two major powers of Captive Peak. In fact, despite its three hundred thousand years of history, Buddha Country hadn''t even produced an Immortal, at most only Semi-Immortals; they had no place in this debate. Just the best among dwarves, reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage makes you think you''re something, still presuming to represent Great Yu? Nightmare Supreme, who ended the Great Qian Dynasty and lost to the combined efforts of Wu Yao and Guan Shanhai, sneered, his experiences leading him to conflict with the Great Yu Dynasty. Ha, you wiped out the Great Qian Dynasty and still have the nerve to stand on the side of Great Qian, laughed a Great Yu Pass Tribulation Cultivator, spilling the beans without mercy. Even a Pass Tribulation cultivator dares to chime in! Struck where it hurt, Nightmare Supreme turned red with shame and anger. If they had been outside, a mere glance from him could have plunged the other into an endless nightmare, never to awaken, but within Captive Peak, neither Dao Fruit Outlines nor magic skills could be used. Thinking of this, Nightmare Supreme angrily threw a slipper through the bars of the cage, striking the opponent''s face and leaving a clear imprint of the shoe. The Pass Tribulation Cultivator from Great Yu first froze, then flew into a rage. Being at Captive Peak, what did a Semi-Immortal amount to? Besides, he had Guan Shanhai backing him. Hardy to hit me, brothers, pummel him! Soon enough, slippers went pattering towards Nightmare Supreme. Just because you''re from Great Yu, you all gang up? Let''s go together! shouted Si Lei God Lord, and the Great Qian Cultivators, seeing Nightmare Supreme bullied, knew they couldn''t stand by. Nightmare Supreme had taken those hits while standing up for Great Qian! Captive Peak descended into chaos, everyone from Semi-Immortals to those in the Body Integration Realm joined in. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Towards the end, the Great Qian side ran out of weapons. Si Lei God Lord had a stroke of genius and began throwing balled-up newspapers at the opposition. Seek Dao Sect respected rights; they would issue newspapers to the prisoners at Captive Peak each time they were printed, allowing them to keep abreast of the outside world. The Great Yu Cultivators followed suit, crunching up newspapers into balls, and both sides launched their paper projectiles amidst anger and verbal assaults. For a moment, the air was filled with flying newspaper balls, as if in a snowball fight. Suddenly, a newspaper ball hit Guan Shanhai, who was lying on his side resting. Both sides immediately fell silent, daring not to make another move. They secretly cursed, wondering who was the blind fool that threw the newspaper ball in the direction of the Imperial Teacher, especially since those papers had been printed by Guan Shanhai himself. Guan Shanhai sat up, his calm eyes blazing with waves of fury as he clenched the newspaper ball and spoke deliberately. Is this what newspapers are for? Guan Shanhai sat boldly, his tranquil gaze sweeping over the Great Qian and Great Yu Cultivators, and slowly uttered two words: Blatant folly. Both sides trembled, keeping their heads down, afraid to meet Guan Shanhai''s eyes. What a laughable question, which is stronger, Great Qian or Great Yu? If Great Qian were powerful, how could they have been replaced by our Great Yu? Is such a foolish question worth discussing? The Great Yu side secretly rejoiced, for surely the National Master was standing with them. But hearing this, the Great Qian side was hot with the urge to contest Guan Shanhai, arguing that Great Qian Cultivators were merely hiding to lessen the impact of the Power of Faith, without which there would have been no stage for Guan Shanhai and Wu Yao. Especially Si Lei God Lord and The Controller, who had followed Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller in conquering the heavens, and held the deepest affection for Great Qian, they were the most eager to speak these words. However, in the face of an Immortal, they harbored a deep-rooted fear, a psychological shadow left by Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. In the presence of Guan Shanhai, himself an Immortal, they could never stand tall; they had words, yet dared not speak. This is your room now, Yun Zhi''s voice broke the unusual atmosphere at Captive Peak, bringing in a new prisoner. The Controller looked at his two trusted subordinates, Si Lei God Lord and Si Chen God Lord, not sure what to say. They must have been hoping that he could rescue them, but he would have to disappoint them, as he himself was trapped and unable to escape. Si Lei God Lord and Si Chen God Lord, seeing The Controller, had tears in their eyes. Lord Controller, we''ve been longing for you for ages, and you''ve finally arrived! Chapter 1195 Chapter 1195: Chapter 1194 Great Qian Dynasty vs Great Yu Dynasty Chapter 1195: Chapter 1194 Great Qian Dynasty vs Great Yu Dynasty Lord Controller, we''ve been waiting for you for a long time, and you''ve finally arrived! Can''t you hope for something better for me? Having Lord Controller''s support is like having a backbone, and Si Lei God Lord finally mustered the courage to retort to Guan Shanhai. He abruptly raised his head, looking down on Guan Shanhai with disdain. We merely reduced the influence of the Power of Faith and vanished from sight, hiding in the Fairy Palace. Otherwise, what business would Great Yu have here? You think you''re invincible just because you stir up a few waves. Think being an Immortal makes you great? Si Chen God Lord even swiftly moved to the side, solemnly introducing the stunned Lord Controller: S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Look, we in Great Qian also have Immortals! This is Lord Controller who grants Divine Monarchs and extensively produces the outlines of Dao Fruits! The long-awaited arrival of Lord Controller also reached Captive Peak, and the Great Qian cultivators'' morale soared, staring down the Great Yu Cultivators with straightened spines. Lord Controller fell into rare contemplation; he had thought about many possible reactions his old subordinates might have upon seeing him, but he never imagined it would be like this. As if possessed. Lord Controller gently shook his head; what grant Divine Monarchs or produce outlines of Dao Fruits, those were just old stories, and now they were all trapped. What was the use of arguing about this here? Guan Shanhai sneered, Just mass producing outlines of Dao Fruits, and that''s worth mentioning? My Imprinting Dao Fruit can produce outlines of Dao Fruits too, even without the need for the Power of Faith. Like it''s some kind of achievement. What did you say! Lord Controller slapped his thigh in anger, pointing at Guan Shanhai. He could say granting Divine Monarchs was an old affair, but others couldn''t say that. What, did I speak wrongly? As an Immortal, Guan Shanhai wasn''t afraid of Lord Controller. If the Power of Faith is so great, would you sit idly by in the Fairy Palace while watching Great Qian fall? Founding a nation on the faith of a divine path, I see your Great Qian is nothing more. Lord Controller spoke mockingly, And what about your Great Yu? Establishing an Imperial Teacher regime, only the first two were somewhat useful. After that, every Imperial Teacher was entangled in palace intrigues with the Emperor. Was your demise any slower than ours? In the end, our Great Qian had a wise ruler, Gods stood in great numbers, received offerings of incense, each with their own duties, and the nation was strong; the Demon Territory, East Sea, and the world came to pay homage. What right does Great Yu have to compare to us? Guan Shanhai slowly rose to his feet, his eyes deepening, as if he was back to the time when he first established the Great Yu Dynasty. Utterly ridiculous. Our Great Yu Dynasty ended the chaos of war in the Central Continent, deterred the small factions of the Demon Race from invading, conquered all opponents along the way, and they all willingly submitted to Great Yu. After generations of prosperity, my Great Yu reached its zenith, to the extent that even Great Xia referred to my era as the Great Yu Golden Age! What use are historical evaluations? In the Cultivation World, power is respected. Lord Controller drew a square map on the ground, representing the Central Continent, then drew a vertical line splitting the Central Continent into two halves, one side Great Qian, the other, Great Yu. My Enlightenment Tao Fruit enlightens everything in the world, Emperor Yu''s Devouring Dao Fruit can even consume others'' Dao Fruits. When Emperor Yu and I join forces from this direction offering tribute, can your Great Yu withstand us? Guan Shanhai refused to be outdone. His cell was too far from the Controller, making it too difficult to draw a map on the Controller''s chart, so he drew an identical map right in front of himself. What''s so difficult about stopping you? Wu Yao''s Swap Dao Fruit can directly swap the Emperor into the cosmos, making him unable to swallow even the northwest wind. Do you think you alone can withstand an attack from both me and Wu Yao? Besides, we have the war generals of Great Yu, each of whom climbed out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. They lead eighteen armies, splitting them into six groups to invade Great Qian en masse. Your so-called divine monarchs would be lucky not to break down in fear when faced with our generals! Break down in fear? Let''s not go too far. On our side, we have Si Lei and Si Chen, who can control hours of Heavenly Tribulation with the immature Dao Fruit. Your eighteen armies would collapse upon a single touch from them! General Yu, the foremost war general of Great Yu, possesses the immature Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, truly cultivated by himself, not some semi-immortals you fabricated in imitation of the Four Ancient Immortals! With General Yu leading the army, defining Yin and Yang, what can you possibly do? The Imperial Teacher speaks well! That''s exactly how we should fight. Let''s see what Great Qian can do about it! The cultivators of Great Yu grew more excited as they listened and could not help but punch the air in approval. What are you being arrogant about? The Emperor has long returned. He has descended directly from the cosmos to your rear in Great Yu, creating a slaughtering spree and forming a pincer attack with Lord Controller! shouted the cultivators of Great Qian in anger. They had been swallowing their pride at Captive Peak for a long time, and now they finally had a chance to raise their eyebrows and breathe freely; how could they willingly be suppressed by the forces of Great Yu again? All Emperor Yu has to do is teleport the Emperor away again when the time comes! How could the Emperor possibly be defeated by the same maneuver again? If he gets teleported again, he could drag Wu Yao with him! The two sides argued back and forth, heatedly setting up sand tables on the ground, studying how to defeat each other and boost their nation''s prestige. The Controller and Guan Shanhai glared at each other disagreeably, rolling up their sleeves and pointing out faults, with spittle flying and faces turning red with restraint. Were it not for the inappropriateness of the setting, they might have stripped to their waists and settled it with a real fight. Yun Zhi quietly watched from the side; originally, she wanted to interrogate the Controller overnight. Seeing the Controller''s condition now, even if she used the old method and whipped him, she doubted she could extract anything. She decided to wait for them to calm down before torturing. The Grandmaster of the children listened intently to the tactics and countermeasures used during the fight, jotting down any points of confusion to think through slowly later. This was precious experience that could not be sought elsewhere. Under the national pincer strategy, Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui felt fortunate to be cultivators of the Buddha Country, uninvolved in such large-scale battles. Buddha Country, Western Paradise Temple, Mahavira Hall. Dai Bufan considered repeatedly and decided to try his luck at the Western Paradise Temple. After all, Junior Brother Lu only had an Immortal Body in Buddha Country, not truly an Immortal, and Buddhism led by the Worldly Venerable should be able to suppress Junior Brother Lu. The Mahavira Hall was the biggest reliance of the Western Paradise Temple, not a place just anyone could enter to worship. Dai Bufan, who had long handled internal and external affairs for the Grand Elder in Seek Dao Sect and was well-regarded externally, ranked second in the sect. His stature naturally qualified him to enter the Mahavira Hall. Dai Bufan respectfully lit three sticks of incense and kowtowed to Buddha. O Great Buddha, I have two junior brothers, one named Lu Yang and the other Meng Jingzhou. I suspect they have been tainted by evil spirits, as every outing results in a major incident, and although they always manage to turn danger into safety, I ultimately worry about them encountering mishaps and dying young. Please, Great Buddha, expel the evil spirits from them and keep them safe! On the Lotus Platform, Buddha opened his ancient eyes and looked helplessly at the earnestly kowtowing Dai Bufan. Is this really something I can manage? Forget lighting three sticks of incense; even if you set the entire Mahavira Hall on fire, I wouldn''t have the power to handle it. Chapter 1196 – 1196 1195 The Second–in Chapter 1196: Chapter 1195: The Second-in-Command Is So Awesome Chapter 1196: Chapter 1195: The Second-in-Command Is So Awesome Buddha''s blessing! Dai Bufan kowtowed three times in a row, a clear sign of his sincerity. Then he looked up and saw the three sticks of incense, which had already burned out, miraculously come back to life, their ashes reassembling into their original form. Dai Bufan emerged from the Mahavira Hall, and the curious Ming Yu Abbot approached to ask, Amitabha, how effective was Benefactor Dai''s prayer? Dai Bufan fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, Buddha manifested himself. Oh? Ming Yu Abbot''s surprise was genuine, not feigned. Dai Bufan spread out his hands, revealing three incense sticks, intact and undamaged: The Buddha gave the incense back to me. Seek Dao Sect, Sky Gate Mountain. Look, don''t the fruits look more appetizing when they''re cut like this? Although only the shape of the fruit has changed and not the flavor, it really reflects the Spirit Chef''s intent. Indeed, it does. Atop Sky Gate Mountain, right beside the Soybean Dynasty Ancestral Temple, Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe were studying fruit plating. Qinghe taught Yun Mengmeng everything she knew without reservation, and Yun Mengmeng, eager not to disappoint, studied with great diligence, giving her mentor Qinghe a strong sense of accomplishment. Suddenly, Yun Mengmeng looked up keenly, as if spotting something, causing Qinghe to become curious, What is it? Second-in-command''s scent! With that, Yun Mengmeng dropped everything and dashed straight down to the mid-mountain slope. Lu Yang, just about to ascend the mountain, looked up to see Yun Mengmeng charging towards him. He was swiftly knocked over by her. Second-in-command, you''re back safe and sound! I was so worried! Yun Mengmeng lay atop Lu Yang, her big watery eyes gazing at him: Tell me, why did you and the Chief Housekeeper just disappear from Buddha Country all of a sudden? We searched high and low and couldn''t find you. Later, Xiao Zhi told me you went to the Extreme Northern Lands to train. I said I wanted to go too, but Xiao Zhi wouldn''t let me! Naughty Tao Zi, I was so mad I didn''t speak to her for days, pouted Yun Mengmeng, visibly annoyed. Immortal Fairy floated out from the Spiritual Space, feigning a cough twice, and said, Third Boss, the Immortal Lineage has a clear hierarchy. What sort of decorum is this, you hugging Little Yang like that? Ah? Oh. Yun Mengmeng, not quite understanding how her actions related to hierarchy but knowing better than to question, got up from the ground. After all, whatever the Chief said was right, so it was best to listen. Pink lotus petals fell from the sky in a fluttering cascade, heralding a divine and auspicious welcomeCQinghe''s unique way of greeting the Immortal Fairy. You''ve returned, my lord. Fairy, speaking of Senior Qinghe, if her true form is a lotus, why is she called Qinghe instead of Qinglian? Lu Yang whispered. This question had been in Lu Yang''s mind ever since he had learned about Qinghe''s true form back in Buddha Country, but it was temporarily put aside during his journey to the Extreme Northern Lands. Now that he saw Qinghe, he remembered again. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As it turns out, that issue was due to me, Immortal, the Fairy admitted. Back when Immortal saved Little Lotus, I was quite young and couldn''t tell lotus from water lily, so I thought Qinghe was a lotus and named her Little Lotus. Later, when I figured it out and wanted to change her name, she refused to change it, so she has been called Little Lotus ever since. Little Lotus, it''s been so long, Immortal Jiuchong greeted with a smile, having seen many old acquaintances these past few days. Big Brother Jiuchong, Little Lotus smiled faintly. After a separation of 300,000 years, it truly had been a long time. Lu Yang arrived at the peak of Sky Gate Mountain, surprised to find that the Ancestral Temple of the Great Bean Dynasty, originally built in Buddha Country, had been moved to Sky Gate Mountain. After the Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command disappeared, Sister Ling, Sister Lianyi, and Sister Caiwei all wanted to move the temple to their territories, but they couldn''t persuade me and Little Lotus. We staunchly moved the temple back to our Sect! Yun Mengmeng explained with a giggly smile. Second-in-command, you''ve been to the Extreme Northern Lands for such a long time, were there any fun stories? Yun Mengmeng brought over a plate of fruit, eagerly asking, the shape of the Spirit Fruits made up on the spot. Lu Yang ate a piece of Spirit Fruit shaped like the Green Peak Sword. He didn''t know what kind of Spirit Fruit it was but it tasted pretty good. The Extreme Northern Lands are chilly and rather dull, not much fun there. I did meet a few interesting students, though, Lu Yang gestured dismissively. The Extreme Northern Lands, apart from ice blocks, had nothing more interesting than Buddha Country, so he wouldn''t recommend Yun Mengmeng go there for fun. But there are many good people in the Extreme Northern Lands. Our Martial Arts Hall''s door broke twice and was replaced for free. There''s also someone called the Carefree Guest in the Extreme Northern Lands, who committed many evils. I guess he thought he had done too much wrong and committed suicide. Guess that makes him half a good person. And then the Ruthless Sect came knocking. I have no idea why they would come to me. It''s truly a plague on the pond. What do they want with me, a Red Dust Mortality who teaches? Right, the Ruthless Sect is really hateful! Yun Mengmeng indignantly spoke up for Lu Yang. Nothing had happened while they were in Buddha Country. Even though Yang Kongdong is quite strong, a Semi-Immortal, he is still not as strong as me. I took him down in a few moves, Lu Yang said proudly. Defeating a Semi-Immortal in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was a first throughout history. Once he returned, he would definitely publicize his heroic deed widely in newspapers. Interviewing himself wasn''t ideal, it lacked credibility, so he''d have Old Meng from the audience interview him. Second-in-command is so impressive, what happened next? Yun Mengmeng listened, starry-eyed. Every time the Second-in-command did something she couldn''t, proving once again why he was the Second-in-command. Then the Main Priest of the Great Qian Dynasty called by Yang Kongdong before he died, luckily Immortal Jiuchong stepped in at the crucial moment, and I was spared. Immortal Jiuchong revealed a satisfied smile. Little Friend Lu knew how to talk. Although the details weren''t quite right, it was close enough. Immortal Jiuchong overcame the Controller and then took the initiative to spar with Eldest Senior Sister, who gladly accepted. At the beginning of the fight, even the Martial Arts Hall was damaged. After the battle, Immortal Jiuchong kindly offered to repair the hall, truly a model of virtue. Immortal Jiuchong listened more comfortably, for amongst the birth conditions of the Five Ancient Immortals, he was indeed the most polite. Yingtian Immortal had escaped from burial goods, Fairy Eternity was from a small tribe, Time Immortal was an enlightened piece of wood, and Qilin Immortal was a natural spirit. Only he was born in the great tribe of the Lianshan Clan of the Human race. Did Xiao Zhi win? Yun Mengmeng was most concerned about the outcome of the fight. Lu Yang was about to embellish the result a bit on behalf of Immortal Jiuchong, but he heard Jiuchong smack his thigh, his tone filled with regret, Oh, if Daoist Yun Zhi and the Controller hadn''t joined forces against me, how could I have Never mind, let''s not talk about it anymore. Lu Yang: You''d better say the same when Eldest Senior Sister comes back. Little Lotus was quite happy to see Immortal Jiuchong, but then she suddenly recalled a problem. It seems Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal were both found by Lu Yang. Ashy Bean had been searching for 300,000 years and hadn''t found a single one; how did Lu Yang manage to find them all in just a few years? If Lu Yang had followed Ashy Bean back then, wouldn''t Ashy Bean have achieved Transcendence much sooner? Thank goodness Lu Yang stayed with the adults. Wait a second, why was she thinking this way?! Chapter 1197 Chapter 1197: Chapter 1196 Realm Almost the Same Chapter 1197: Chapter 1196 Realm Almost the Same Little Lu is back? While Lu Yang was vividly describing the culture and people of the Extreme Northern Lands with Yun Mengmeng, a hearty laughter reached his ears. Lu Yang, hearing this, hurriedly got up to salute, I''ve seen Ancestor Guiyuan and Vast Sea Ancestral Master. What brings the two ancestors to my place? Lu Yang asked. Vast Sea Daoist Lord laughed heartily, slapping Lu Yang''s shoulder, his mouth unable to close from so much laughter, We heard from Xiao Zhi that the leader of the Ruthless Sect, Yang Kongdong, is a Semi-Immortal, and yet you beat him. Impressive, really impressive! I had an eye on you, my boy, but I didn''t expect your progress to be this great. Celestial Master Guiyuan also wore a beaming smile, proud of such strong juniors, which pleased him as an ancestor. Lu Yang felt somewhat embarrassed facing his elders, It was all luck. Ah, how can defeating a Semi-Immortal be called luck? I''ve sparred with Chasing Moon True Person and know how difficult the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo is to deal with. Moreover, even without the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, Yang Kongdong is genuinely an Ancient Tribulation Peak Cultivator. You defeating him definitely can''t be called luck! Right? Our second-in-command is really powerful, Yun Mengmeng said puffing up her chest, sharing in the glory, more delighted than Lu Yang himself that he had defeated Yang Kongdong. Come, let''s have a match, Vast Sea Daoist Lord said eagerly. Lu Yang never expected the Vast Sea Ancestral Master to make such a request, Ah, how could I possibly make a move against you, Ancestral Master? It''s not about making a move, just an exchange, Vast Sea Daoist Lord laughed, having heard that Lu Yang had grown so strong, he was itching for a challenge, knowing that in a few years, he might not be able to win. Celestial Master Guiyuan sided with Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Exactly, why can''t you spar with an ancestor? Didn''t your Eldest Senior Sister fight both of us? Alright then. Having said that, Lu Yang couldn''t refuse. After all, it was only an exchange, there was no need to find another place, they could just clear a space on the top of Sky Gate Mountain. For instance, by moving the Soybean Dynasty Ancestor Temple aside. Lu Yang and Vast Sea Daoist Lord agreed on the boundaries of the fight, to not run outside of the circle, and then they took their positions. Lu Yang took two deep breaths, drew out the Green Peak Sword, borrowed strength from Buddha Country. In a breath, his realm soared, and when he opened his eyes again, his gaze was sharp like a sword, startling Vast Sea Daoist Lord. I''ve long heard that you''re adept at a magic skill that borrows strength, seeing it today really is impressive, you''ve managed to elevate your realm to the peak of the Pass Tribulation Stage in one go, Vast Sea Daoist Lord exclaimed, having never seen such an amazing magic skill. You misunderstood, Ancestral Master, usually, Imitation Fist isn''t so potent, Lu Yang earnestly explained. What do you mean? Imitation Fist can only borrow the maximum strength of my current realm. For example, if my fluctuation limit in the Void Refinement Stage touches the Tribulation Crossing, I can raise my realm to the Tribulation Crossing when using Imitation Fist. If I advance to the Body Integration Realm, then using Imitation Fist can only elevate my realm to the peak of the Integration Period. Pushing further, my body could not withstand it. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I see, Vast Sea Daoist Lord nodded, That''s quite impressive too. Come, you make the first move. I must apologize in advance! Facing Vast Sea Daoist Lord, Lu Yang found there was no need to hold back. He immediately executed One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, spreading his Swordmanship Domain, with Sword Qi of Green Peak Sword filling the heavens and earth. Well done! Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s eyes lit up, the last time he felt this pressure was from Sword Tower Supreme. Fighting with a master of Swordmanship was indeed interesting. Sword Qi continuously burst from the ground, but Vast Sea Daoist Lord always managed to retreat before the Sword Qi emerged. He stopped walking back; retreating further would take him out of the circle. Vast Sea Daoist Lord somersaulted in the air, treading the void, weaving through the Sword Qi with only a few streams managing to cut his skin. He approached Lu Yang, his punch soaring like a dragon, resonating with the might of thousands of True Dragons roaring. This was the True Dragon Fist, which Vast Sea Daoist Lord learned from the Long Clan during his youth while traveling in the East Sea. It was the highest fist technique of the Long Clan that existed even before Ao Ling was born. Now, with Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s contact with Ao Ya, his understanding of True Dragon Fist had deepened. Few in the history of the Long Clan could reach his level of mastery. Lu Yang flicked his wrist, transforming the Sword Qi into the likeness of Ao Ling to combat Vast Sea Daoist Lord, then executed Arhat Fist, imitating the Buddhist Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing, momentarily overpowering Vast Sea Daoist Lord causing him to burst into laughter. Celestial Master Guiyuan watched the battle, nodding approvingly at Lu Yang''s performance. Look at my junior, isn''t he doing well? Celestial Master Guiyuan boasted to the onlookers. He is doing quite well. The bystanders nodded. To cultivate swordsmanship to such a realm, comparable even to Liu Ningxuan, creator of the Silent Destruction Sword Technique, it''s no wonder he defeated Yang Kongdong. My friend, you seem unfamiliar. Celestial Master Guiyuan had been focusing on Lu Yang and only now noticed a stranger on Sky Gate Mountain. Celestial Master Guiyuan''s eyes were exceptionally discerning, instantly recognizing the stranger''s extraordinary aura as nearly equal to his own in terms of realm. Are you here visiting our sect? I suppose so, an old friend told me Seek Dao Sect is pretty good, so I came to see for myself. It''s indeed an eye-opener, and I even get to meet an old friend after a long time, the stranger politely replied. Then you might stay for a while. We at Seek Dao Sect always welcome friends. If you encounter any difficulties here, feel free to seek me out. May I ask your esteemed name? The stranger courteously clasped his fist, surprised by the claim, thinking Yun Zhi was the speaker for Seek Dao Sect. I am Celestial Master Guiyuan, who has condensed the Guiyi Tao Fruit outline and studied the Unity Theory extensively. We are quite similar then; my research involves all things being composed of Yin and Yang attributes, interdependent and counteracting each other, which naturally includes the theory of Yin and Yang unity. Oh? Then we indeed share a bond, and we must definitely converse more in the future. Celestial Master Guiyuan took another long look at the stranger, who studied the rare Unity Theory. Most certainly. The stranger smiled broadly with his hands behind his back. Speaking of which, I have a friend called Mister Tiankui, founder of the Five Elements Sect, who believes all things are composed of the Five Elements attributes, interacting in generating and overcoming cycles, and has condensed the Five Elements Dao Fruit outline. I''ve discussed Unity Theory with him a few times and gained some insights. If you''re interested, I could introduce you; maybe you two will also find common topics. The founder of the Five Elements Sect? That sounds rather interesting, the stranger smiled intriguingly, fascinated that some believed all things were constituted by Five Elements attributes. By the way, we''ve been talking for so long, but I still don''t know your name? I am Immortal Jiuchong, having condensed the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit. Chapter 1198 Chapter 1198: Chapter 1197: The Fat Water Does Not Flow to Outsiders'' Fields Chapter 1198: Chapter 1197: The Fat Water Does Not Flow to Outsiders'' Fields Five Elements Sect, a place of Enlightenment. Mister Tiankui stood facing the intricate chessboard, lost in deep contemplation. The more he studied the black and white pieces, the more he sensed the endless mysteries and wonders of the world embodied within the game. I can''t figure it out Achoo! Suddenly, Mister Tiankui sneezed. Strange, is an old friend thinking of me? Could it really be because I''m so well-liked? I had heard long ago that Mister Tiankui founded the Five Elements Sect, advocating that all things are comprised of the Five Elements. I thought about whether I should meet him, Immortal Jiuchong, who had heard of Mister Tiankui over a hundred thousand years ago in the Extreme Northern Lands, said with a smile. It would be rude to just approach him without an introduction, and it would be much more convenient with Celestial Master Guiyuan there to introduce him. Celestial Master Guiyuan quietly stepped back and said, Well, should I first get him some insurance? I heard it''s popular among young people these days. He felt that Mister Tiankui might not be very keen on communicating with Immortal Jiuchong. It''s just a joke, Celestial Master Guiyuan. I am a scholar, and a gentleman does not resort to violence. Meanwhile, Yun Mengmeng clenched her fist tightly, cheering for Lu Yang silently as she worried that a loud voice might distract the Second-in-command during the battle. Qinghe bit on the tip of her brush, pondering how to write the history of the Great Bean Dynasty, particularly the significant events that occurred when the adults were in the Extreme Northern Lands, which were indeed vivid chapters in the dynasty''s history. She was currently writing about Emperor Dou commanding Lu Yang to battle the Controller. Maybe I should title this part ''The Two Emperors Battle the Controller?'' No, that makes the Controller seem too strong. It''s a pity. If only the adult could regain his Immortal Body and defeat the Controller straightforwardly, this history would be much easier to write. Qinghe shook her head regretfully. As a historian, she couldn''t record history that didn''t exist. Seeing Yun Mengmeng quietly cheering, Qinghe suggested, Actually, Mengmeng, you could prepare some Spirit Fruit or juice it. When Yun Mengmeng looked puzzled, Qinghe further explained, After Lu Zhuguo finishes fighting, he''ll surely be hungry and thirsty. The most needed thing will be food and drink, and your preparation would come in handy. These were insights Qinghe had gained while serving Immortal Fairy Ao Ling in ancient times. I see! With the explanation made clear, Yun Mengmeng hastened to prepare. The battle between Lu Yang and Vast Sea Daoist Lord entered a tense stage. The True Dragon Fist was no match for Ao Ling Sword Qi and Arhat Fist, and he was forced to retreat step by step. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord used other magic skills that Lu Yang also managed to break through. Finally, in desperation, he shamelessly activated the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit. He set up a spatial barrier around him, which absorbed any approaching Sword Qi, letting it fly out from another end of the barrier, ensuring the Sword Qi never harmed him. However, in this state, the Vast Sea Daoist Lord couldn''t harm Lu Yang either. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord''s forte was absorbing attacks and transferring them back to the attacker, but since he was absorbing Lu Yang''s Sword Qi, it was impossible for Lu Yang''s own Sword Qi to harm him. Activating the Dao Fruit Embryo exerted a minimal strain on mana, and Lu Yang''s strength originated from the Buddha Country Immortal Body. If they were to continue in this stalemate, they could fight for three days and nights without ending. Faced with this situation, Lu Yang came up with a plan. Activating the Dao Fruit Embryo required the Vast Sea Daoist Lord to keep his focus on the Dao Fruit Embryo. Lu Yang could use the Extinguish Immortal Sword Array to force the Vast Sea Daoist Lord to kneel, causing him to be distracted and lose focus, which would allow Lu Yang an opportunity to strike. Reluctantly, Lu Yang raised his hand; such a tactic could only be imagined and dismissed, as this was not a fight to the death. How could he make the Vast Sea Daoist Lord kneel before him? I surrender. Vast Sea Daoist Lord helplessly looked at Lu Yang and the endless Sword Qi surrounding him, Don''t just say you surrender, withdraw the Sword Qi as well! Vast Sea Daoist Lord was forced to use the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, otherwise, he would have been pierced into a hornet''s nest by Lu Yang long ago. Once Lu Yang dispersed the Sword Qi, Vast Sea Daoist Lord dared to stop using the Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit and landed. Vast Sea Daoist Lord was thankful he had chosen to spar with Lu Yang now, for in another two years, he truly would have had no chance of winning. Little Lu, you are very impressive. If I were only at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, I definitely couldn''t have beaten you. When Vast Sea Daoist Lord was revitalizing the Seek Dao Sect, he too conquered the world with his fists. Every household in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage had fought him. This isn''t modesty but a fact; he was truly an expert at that level. It''s just that he still fell short compared to Lu Yang. Lu Yang''s swordsmanship, magic skills, and combat experience were all sufficient. What he lacked now was realm, Vast Sea Daoist Lord thought secretly. Second-in-command fought really well. Yun Mengmeng brought over a tray, which not only had Spirit Fruit and juice but also thoughtfully included a warm towel for Lu Yang to freshen up with. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang released the Imitation Fist, took a deep breath, and felt utterly exhausted. Sparring with Vast Sea Daoist Lord was not an easy task; it posed a huge strain on Spiritual Power. Once he released the Imitation Fist, fatigue surged through him, and he nearly couldn''t even stand. Fortunately, there was the Spirit Fruit prepared by Yun Mengmeng. Delicious. Lu Yang ate two slices of Spirit Fruit shaped like the Green Peak Sword. He didn''t know what variety this Spirit Fruit was, but its effects were immediate and significantly rejuvenated his spirit. What kind of Spirit Fruit is this? Lu Yang had wanted to inquire about the origin of the Spirit Fruit before the fight. This is the Immortal Spirit Fruit from our Immortal Lineage, it restores energy and physical strength when eaten. Now, Yun Mengmeng had mastered the cultivation of Immortal Spirit Fruit. Lu Yang suddenly lost his appetite for the Spirit Fruit; he remembered that Immortal Spirit Fruit could explode. But indeed, it was quite delicious. He decided to keep eating. After Celestial Master Guiyuan was forced to take the Immortal Jiuchong to the Five Elements Sect, and Vast Sea Daoist Lord returned to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, Lu Yang regained some strength and got up from the ground. It''s time to get to business. Meng Jingzhou gritted his teeth as he stared at his good friend, So, you fought with the Vast Sea Ancestral Master and then ran straight here? You didn''t rest at all, did you? Old Meng, you know that only you can handle the interview, Lu Yang earnestly persuaded Meng Jingzhou for his own fame. Just look at the people involved; it can''t be the Eldest Senior Sister or the Immortal Jiuchong who interview me. Senior Ma is low-key and wouldn''t interview me either. The Snow Emperor and Xue Shilou are in the Extreme Northern Lands; no one can find them, and the Snow Emperor has already retired. The guard Little Huo isn''t at the required level. So counting up and down, you''re the only one left. Besides, talents like us shouldn''t be wasted; my victory over Yang Kongdong is a historically significant event. The newspapers will be preserved, and future generations reading them will find not only my name but yours too! Meng Jingzhou considered whether to use his financial resources to simply buy up all the copies of this newspaper issue. Chapter 1199 Chapter 1199: Chapter 1198: Printing Newspapers? I Can Help Too Chapter 1199: Chapter 1198: Printing Newspapers? I Can Help Too Just as Lu Yang had said, other than Meng Jingzhou, there was no more suitable person for the interview. Seeing Lu Yang shamelessly pleading, Meng Jingzhou had no choice but to agree. Lu Yang didn''t even have to bother about the headline; Meng Jingzhou had already thought of one for him: Young Hero Lu Red Dust Mortality Slays City Lord. So, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, could you tell how you fought against Master Yang Kongdong of the Ruthless Sect? Meng Jingzhou quickly assumed the role of the interviewer and commenced the interview about Lu Yang''s experience at that time. It was all coincidental. At the time, I was undergoing Red Dust Mortality in Muxue City, situated in the Extreme Northern Lands. Little did I know, Yang Kongdong had already possessed the City Lord of Muxue City. To prevent Yang Kongdong from slaughtering the people of Muxue City, I was forced to stand up. Fortunately, during the battle, my realm fluctuated to the Peak of Tribulation Crossing, which gave me the strength to fight Yang Kongdong. After a fierce battle, I managed to slay him. As Lu Yang spoke, he gestured to recreate the scene as best as he could. This was a grand event, and he wanted to describe it properly. Meng Jingzhou nodded while jotting down Lu Yang''s words: Lu Yang purely attributed his victory over Yang Kongdong to coincidence. Yang Kongdong was a formidable enemy; he had condensed an outline of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit, which could alter people''s emotions and thus affect the outcome of the battle. There was no direct way to counteract such an outline of Dao Fruit; one could only endure it. Luckily, I possessed a Buddha Heart, which protected me from the influence of the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Outline. Meng Jingzhou once again wrote down Lu Yang''s words: Lu Yang was dedicated to Buddha, unswayed by emotions. No one expected that Yang Kongdong''s true identity was that of a Semi-Immortal from Ancient Times, bearing the inheritance of various ancient great forces. During his cultivation, he made countless beauties his confidants. Unfortunately, in the end, these beloved beauties fought over Yang Kongdong, and tore him apart, leading to his slumber from Ancient Times until today. Meng Jingzhou noted: Too many beloved confidantes led to Yang Kongdong''s gruesome dismemberment. This made Meng reflect on whether having too many beauties is truly not a good thing. It is often said that beauties are a source of calamity; as a cultivator, one should minimize contact with the opposite sex, focus on cultivation, and prevent such tragedies from happening again Have you got everything down? I''ve got everything. Let me see. Lu Yang craned his neck to look, feeling as if Meng had finished writing too quickly after his long speech. There''s nothing worth seeing here, said Meng Jingzhou, quickly hiding the interview draft behind him. Lu Yang instinctively sensed something was amiss and circled around to Meng Jingzhou''s back: I''ll just have a quick look. Hey, Old Lu, why do you just grab it like that? Then Lu Yang saw Meng Jingzhou''s interview notes. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both of them fell silent simultaneously. Is this how you do interviews!? I just condensed it. Lu Yang felt fortunate that he had seen Meng''s draft beforehand; it would have been disastrous to publish it in the newspaper. Behind the scenes, Meng Jingzhou secretly sighed; indeed, he couldn''t get away with any tricks in front of Old Lu. Under Lu Yang''s supervision, a correct and objective interview draft emerged, and after adding some fun facts and trivia from the Cultivation World, this issue of Cultivation Monthly was ready to be printed. When Lu Yang brought the finalized Cultivation Monthly to Captive Peak, he heard a passionate discussion inside. I''m telling you, our Almighty Emperor''s Devouring Dao Fruit can devour all things, and the more he devours, the stronger he becomes. If he wishes, he can directly devour our world and become an unprecedentedly powerful being, with just a blink of his eye turning Great Yu into ashes! Then, not to mention Great Yu, even Great Xia wouldn''t stand a chance against our Emperor. Even the Four Ancient Immortals would tremble before him! Devouring everything counts for nothing; our Emperor Yu can swap Dao Fruits for anything and even swap cultivation levels, a voice boomed. No matter how powerful the Emperor becomes, he can take the Emperor''s cultivation level and assimilate it into himself. What good is the Emperor''s strength then, when in the end, it only benefits our Emperor Yu! What of the Four Ancient Immortals, Great Xia''s Twin Immortals, and Yun Zhi of the Seek Dao Sect? Faced with our Emperor Yu, they only have escape as an option! Lu Yang stood silently at the doorway, pondering whether life at Captive Peak was too dull, as the prisoners had begun to talk nonsense. Cough. Lu Yang coughed dryly, and the once heated arguments and mutual finger-pointing and cursing that filled Captive Peak came to an abrupt halt. Only the echoing footsteps of Lu Yang could be heard throughout the silent space. The prisoners nervously watched Lu Yang, fearing he might bring back another new prisoner. Fortunately, this time Lu Yang had only come to find Guan Shanhai. Here''s the latest issue of the newspaper, make more copies, Lu Yang handed several newspapers to Guan Shanhai. Alright. Seeing this, the Great Yu Cultivators looked provokingly at the Great Qian Cultivators, their spirits high. See, even Lu Yang has to seek help from our Imperial Teacher, do you Great Qian have this capability? Wait a moment. The always silent Controller suddenly spoke, his voice deep as though he had made some sort of decision. Lu Yang looked puzzled at the Controller, wondering what was going on. Printing newspapers, I can help too. The Controller had known about the existence of newspapers since his time in the Fairy Palace, but he didn''t know Guan Shanhai was the one who printed them. The blatant arrogance of the Great Yu power was one reason why Lu Yang had asked Guan Shanhai to print newspapers. I see your newspapers have an Array Method for broadcasting; it must be intended for those who can''t read. It''s a good idea, but it''s not very handy for the common folks. Lu Yang nodded, gesturing for the Controller to continue. My Enlightenment Tao Fruit can enlighten newspapers. They won''t need the broadcasting Array Method to produce sound, and after my enlightenment, the newspapers will possess a degree of spiritual wisdom. Should a commoner want to hear a specific part of the newspaper, they merely need to speak to it, and the paper will recite it automatically! If commoners wish to learn to read, the enlightened newspapers can also teach them how! Lu Yang hissed in astonishment, seeing this as a potential idea. If feasible, the literacy rate in Great Xia, or perhaps the entire world, would dramatically increase. Lu Yang took out a copy of the newspaper Guan Shanhai had printed and let the Controller enlighten it. Indeed, as the Controller described, it became more user-friendly. Moreover, Enlightenment was an ability of the Controller''s Dao Fruit, which even Guan Shanhai couldn''t replicate. In other words, to enlighten all the newspapers, the power of the Controller would be necessary. Guan Shanhai remained silent throughout, merely looking at the Controller through the bars of the cage. Truly, a formidable foe, the Main Priest of the Great Qian Dynasty! Grandmaster, do you think life on Captive Peak might be a bit monotonous? Should we allow the prisoners some space for free activity? Lu Yang quietly inquired of the young Grandmaster, the master of Captive Peak. The young Grandmaster too felt that continuing this way was not ideal and nodded, following Lu Yang''s thought: Do you mean to suggest we allocate a section of land for the Controller and Guan Shanhai to lead their respective forces against each other in real combat, to see whether Great Yu or Great Qian is stronger? Grandmaster, you''re being a bit extreme. Chapter 1200 Chapter 1200: Chapter 1199: Something in the Sun Chapter 1200: Chapter 1199: Something in the Sun Letting the Controller and Guan Shanhai truly fight would definitely be unacceptable, the influence of a battle between two Immortals can be inferred from the fight between Immortal Jiuchong and the Controller, where the Extreme Northern Lands almost reverted to a sky full of stars. The same goes for the Controller and Guan Shanhai. If these two Immortals were to fight, the entire Seek Dao Sect would be affected oh, that''s not right, before it could be affected, Yun Zhi would have sent them back. However, suppressing the cultivation levels of prisoners and allowing them to move freely is a viable idea. Take, for example, the Restraining Light Treasure Box of the Laurel Fairy Palace. Any cultivator within the box has their realm suppressed to the same level, and Fairy Eternity once possessed herself, using the Restraining Light Treasure Box to challenge the Sect Leaders of the Five Great Immortal Sects. To suppress an Immortal, the Restraining Light Treasure Box definitely doesn''t have such power, but it shouldn''t be a problem for Yingtian Immortal to use the principle of the Restraining Light Treasure Box to refine a higher-level Immortal Artifact. After all, he is the ancestor of refining; he cannot possibly be incapable of refining anything. However, in order to refine an Immortal Artifact that can suppress an Immortal''s realm, quite a bit of Immortal Gold will likely be needed, Lu Yang pondered. Although he was not the Sect Leader, as a member of the Seek Dao Sect, he had to consider the interests of the Sect. Is the cost of transforming Captive Peak a bit too much? As Lu Yang left Captive Peak, he happen to encounter Yun Zhi walking this way. Eldest Senior Sister, do you have business at Captive Peak? I came to find you, Yun Zhi said. The Controller has given the method to unseal the Sun. After learning of the method to unseal the Sun, Yun Zhi wanted to take Lu Yang for a spin on the Sun, she came out from Captive Peak, went to Sky Gate Mountain, heard that Lu Yang was looking for Meng Jingzhou, found Meng Jingzhou, then heard Lu Yang went to Captive Peak to print newspapers. After going around in circles, the two finally met at Captive Peak. Can the Sun''s seal finally be broken? Lu Yang''s spirit was lifted. The Sun had two seals in total, the first laid by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, the second by Emperor Wu Yao of Yu. With Guan Shanhai''s capture, breaking Wu Yao''s seal would cause the power of the Sun and Lunar to surge. The most notable example of the effect on Lu Yang''s side was Meng Jingzhou, whose Pure Yang Constitution nearly broke due to the surge of the Sun''s power. To break the seal laid by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and liberate the power of Sun and Lunar, cultivators practicing the Yin Yang Technique welcomed a springtime of opportunity. Of course, if the seal could not be broken, asking Immortal Jiuchong to increase the firepower of the Sun could also lead to a springtime for cultivators practicing the Yin Yang Technique. Shall we go? I shall! Lu Yang nodded eagerly. There was no reason not to go. Yun Zhi nodded, flew ahead, and then, as if she remembered something, turned her head and said, Also, Junior Brother, don''t always run around aimlessly. Ah? Oh. Lu Yang didn''t quite understand, was Eldest Senior Sister telling him not to walk around on the Sun at will? Lu Yang performed the Tofu Venerable Celestial Form to elevate his realm to the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, where he could freely roam the universe, no longer needing Yun Zhi''s assistance. Then Yun Zhi noticed that Lu Yang''s flight speed could not keep up with hers, so she simply formed a hand seal to drag Lu Yang along faster. The two arrived at the Sun, and the power of the Supreme Yang hit them in the face. Lu Yang, who would once get scorched approaching the Sun, now feared not the Supreme Yang power on the surface of the Sun. When Lu Yang wanted to get even closer, golden patterns emerged, circling the surface of the Sun, thwarting Lu Yang''s intentions. Countless magnificent runes flickered like stars, gathered at Yun Zhi''s pale fingertips, the golden bell bracelet on her wrist jingling. Yun Zhi raised her hand, touching the golden pattern on the surface of the Sun. CrackC The golden pattern shattered, and the power of the Supreme Yang surged wildly, almost causing Lu Yang to tumble over. Meanwhile, every cultivator in the Cultivation World felt the changes emanating from the Sun, with those who practiced Yin Yang Techniques experiencing the most pronounced sensations. Quite a few cultivators seized the opportunity to break through their bottlenecks. But none of this was of concern to Yun Zhi. It''s time. Yun Zhi spoke indifferently as she drew a vertical line in the air, slicing open a door on the surface of the Sun and revealing the landscape of Sun Cave Heaven. Inside Sun Cave Heaven, majestic palaces stood tall, surrounded by an aura of immortality, glittering with gold and jade splendor as if all the marvelous treasures of the world had been used to decorate the palace. The number of Heaven and Earth Treasures within could be described as vast beyond measure, making Great Xia Palace seem insignificant by comparison. This is Great Qian''s Fairy Palace! Lu Yang suddenly realized. This was the very Fairy Palace spoken of by the cultivators of Great Qian, but they had been bound by a Restriction by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, unable to disclose the location of the Fairy Palace! Turns out, the Fairy Palace had been right above their heads all along! This wasn''t just darkness beneath the lamp; it was like hiding inside the lamp itself. Yes, this is Great Qian''s Fairy Palace, Yun Zhi was not surprised, as The Controller had already made everything clear. Seeing Lu Yang on alert, Yun Zhi shook her head, signaling him to lower his guard: The Emperor Lord left long ago. When The Controller was battling with Immortal Jiuchong, he had already sensed my presence. Knowing his character, his first reaction would have been to retreat to the Fairy Palace and lead his followers to escape. Perhaps in their haste, they failed to take the Fairy Palace with them. There''s no one left in the Fairy Palace now. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang felt a sense of regret but then realized that the Fairy Palace itself was a treasure. Worried about the lack of Immortal Gold for the renovation of Captive Peak? Well, wasn''t that problem now solved? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The brother and sister entered the Fairy Palace, which was equally grand inside. Murals depicted various bizarre events: colossal giants plowing the earth with divine oxen, sages creating paintings with a flick of their brushes, adorning the night sky with stars, divine beings descending to eliminate demons and bring peace to the world, Emperor Yu of Great Yu seated at the center of heaven and earth, upholding the Sun and Moon As strangers entered the Fairy Palace, divine beings and demon beasts crawled out of the murals, baring teeth and claws ready to attack the newcomers. This was the ability of The Controller''s Enlightenment Tao Fruit. Even an Immortal would suffer severe injuries if caught off guard by a single strike from the murals. Yun Zhi, without even a glance, snapped her fingers, and the divine beings and demon beasts dissolved like wet paintings, blurring and fading until they vanished like a receding tide. All this was but a trivial act for Yun Zhi, and she didn''t take it to heart as she explained the origin of the Fairy Palace. Initially, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller constructed the Fairy Palace within the Sun to mitigate the influence of the Power of Faith, and since the Sun was at the center of the world, it also served to search for the Four Ancient Immortals. To prevent anyone from entering the Sun, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord set up a seal. After Great Qian fell and Great Yu rose, Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, unaware of the purpose of the seal on the Sun, disliked the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s monopolization of the Sun and set his own seal, effectively trapping both the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller within the Sun. In fact, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was not adept at Sealing Skills; his capability to set the seal relied on the accumulated Power of Faith. Violently breaking the seal would reveal the existence of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller, which was not conducive to reducing the influence of the Power of Faith. To escape the Sun, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller spent a hundred thousand years studying the seal set by Wu Yao and finally found a flaw. They could leave the Sun without breaking the seal. Fairy Eternity understood and summarized with her hands in her sleeves: So what you''re saying is that Emperor Yu and The Controller, these two fools, were locked inside their own home by Wu Yao, and it took them a hundred thousand years to jimmy the lock open? Lu Yang: The enmity between Emperor Yu and Wu Yao was not small indeed. Chapter 1201 Chapter 1201: Chapter 1200: One Person Below the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Chapter 1201: Chapter 1200: One Person Below the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Transporting a fairy palace is no easy feat; even the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord didn''t bring it along when he fled, which says it all. Moreover, the fairy palace is the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s magic artifact, and without his consent, it can''t even fit into a storage ring. The dimensions of the fairy palace are measured in li, and Lu Yang certainly can''t carry it from the Sun to an Immortal Sect, as that would be too conspicuous. Before long, Lu Yang came up with a good idea, Could we have The Controller use the Enlightenment Tao Fruit to enlighten the fairy palace and let it move itself to our sect? Yun Zhi looked at her naive junior brother with an odd tone, You mean to have The Controller give life to the fairy palace, and then let the fairy palace fly back to our sect on its own. Then, in front of The Controller, dismantle the fairy palace and refine it into an immortal artifact, and finally use that immortal artifact on The Controller? Lu Yang scratched his head embarrassingly; it did sound somewhat cruel. Then why not just directly invite the Yingtian Immortal to come over? After all, in the end, it will be him who refines the immortal weapons. Yun Zhi nodded, that indeed seemed like a viable solution. Although at this moment, Lu Yang was protected by Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity, and not afraid of the Yingtian ImmortalCwho would create a clone to come over as soon as someone cursed at Yingtian Immortal a couple of timesCit was still not proper to call out to someone in such a manner. Being one who respected the wise and looked up to those of higher ability, Lu Yang decided it was best to personally visit the Laurel Fairy Palace to invite Yingtian Immortal. Upon arrival at the Laurel Fairy Palace, Lu Yang saw the twins running around happily and fell into contemplation. Fairy, why do the cultivators of the fairy palace give birth to only girls after drinking water from the Twin River? Is that so strange? It''s commonly said that ''dragons beget dragons and phoenixes beget phoenixes,'' so if men drink from the Twin River, they birth boys, and if women drink from it, they have girls. Lu Yang had always wanted to know what would happen if a male drank water from the Twin River, but had never dared to ask. Now the answer was revealed, and there was no need to ask. Better to stay away from the Twin River in the future, lest its water splashes onto oneself. Having found the Yingtian Immortal, and upon hearing that an entire fairy palace was available for refining, Yingtian Immortal became immediately interested and didn''t hesitate to head straight for the Sun. Upon first seeing the fairy palace, even Yingtian Immortal was shocked. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To use so many fine goods to create such a palace is a waste; such a tragic squandering of good material! Look here, these two kinds of Immortal Gold have different properties, yet they have been forcefully joined together! And here, the impurities have not been fully removed, and the hardness doesn''t meet the standard; what kind of mess is this? Who refined this rubbish? If you can''t refine it, then don''t bother! Mid-heaven Emperor Lord Mo Qingshui. Yingtian Immortal sneered upon hearing the name, What kind of emperor? Nothing but a nouveau riche, thinks he''s all that just because he can devour Dao Fruit. Lu Yang understood; it was the disdain of a fellow craftsman. While the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord often embarrassingly lost face in front of the Eldest Senior Sister, at other times, he still commanded respect. Yingtian Immortal was in the same boat. And considering that during the Great Qian Period, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had been in command of the Central Continent, inspiring awe in all directions, it''s no wonder Yingtian Immortal might feel irked inside. Is it possible to refine an immortal artifact that suppresses realms? asked Yun Zhi. With so much Immortal Gold, of course, it''s no problem! Yingtian Immortal said confidently. Yun Zhi nodded, albeit skeptically; she remembered when she first met Yingtian Immortal, he was also confidently claiming he could refine immortal artifacts, only to turn around and say he couldn''t do it. Well, might as well believe him one more time. In the eyes of Yingtian Immortal, the fairy palace was no longer a whole, but neatly arranged blocks of Immortal Gold and Spirit Gold. He moved with a thought, summoning rolling thunder. The thunder acted like a blade, slicing through the palace; soon, chunks of Immortal Gold and Spirit Gold that Lu Yang couldn''t identify came apart, emitting a faint oppressive force that clearly was not a common object. Ying Tian Immortal handled the Immortal Gold with ease, growing happier as he cut more of it: Leave this matter to me. Seeing how adept Ying Tian Immortal was, Yun Zhi temporarily set aside her doubts about his artifact-refining skills and took Lu Yang back to the Seek Dao Sect, leaving Ying Tian Immortal alone there. Refining something like Captive Peak, eh Ying Tian Immortal murmured to himself, having not crafted a space-class magic artifact for a long time, forgetting that the most important thing to refine such an artifact was missing. I don''t have the blueprint. When it comes to who excels at designing blueprints, there''s none other than Zhu Tian. Ying Tian Immortal regretted speaking so soon. If only he had known, he would have asked Lu Yang to bring Zhu Tian over before letting them leave. Never mind, I''ll go find Zhu Tian myself. Before long, Zhu Tian was brought by Ying Tian Immortal to the sun, where Zhu Tian, terrified and cautious, focused solely on designing the map for the new Prison Peak. Following that, Ying Tian Immortal recalled that refining an Immortal Artifact was best done with Immortal Fire, so he went to fetch Immortal Jiuchong. Ying Tian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong stood by Zhu Tian''s side, one on the left, the other on the right, both waiting for Zhu Tian''s design blueprint. The Ancient Double Immortals stood guard like bodyguards, startling Zhu Tian significantly; fortunately, his mental fortitude was commendable, not letting tension disrupt his design thoughts. After all, I am the harbinger of the Great Era''s strife. Now, more and more Immortals are gathering around me, Zhu Tian thought to himself, working with even greater vigor. As the latest issue of Cultivation Monthly was released, news of Lu Yang slaying a Semi-Immortal with Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivation spread rapidly. The common people heard it and thought nothing of itCjust another challenge exceeded; Talent Lu wasn''t doing this for the first time. But to those knowledgeable cultivators, it was entirely a different matter. Transcendance Tribulation Stage slaying a Semi-Immortal was unheard of from ancient times to the presentCa monumental event destined for the history books. Millennia from now, when future generations recount past geniuses, Lu Yang''s name will stand like an insurmountable mountain, impossible to circumvent. The most critical point was that Lu Yang was not just any Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, but one who had risen from the Void Refinement Stage fluctuations; defeating Yang Kongdong meant Lu Yang was exceedingly familiar with the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. As for whom the news brought the most mixed feelings, it was none other than Lu Baqian, Sect Leader of the Corpse Chasing Sect. Lu Baqian put down the newspaper and heaved a deep sigh. Who would''ve thought Daoist Buyu''s little disciple would grow this quickly. A disciple of the Corpse Chasing Sect, Zhao Po, had once journeyed through the Wild State with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, an old acquaintance of Lu Yang. He couldn''t understand why his Sect Leader felt this way. Sect Leader, isn''t it a good thing for Senior Brother Lu to grow so rapidly? Of course, it''s a good thing, but it''s not entirely good for me. Why? Zhao Po still didn''t understand. Lu Baqian glanced at Zhao Po, whose talent for cultivation wasn''t bad but who couldn''t seem to catch on quickly, especially when compared to Lu Yang. Although he wasn''t the brightest, he was nonetheless the next Sect Leader, so he deserved a bit more explanation. Many years ago, I was possessed by a Great Yu Cultivator. The Great Yu Cultivator helped me cultivate to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and I gained the body of that stage as a blessing in disguise, while my soul remained at the Body Integration Realm. Therefore, strictly speaking, I am a Body Integration Realm cultivator. That''s why I have the reputation as the supreme under the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. If Lu Yang one day steps into the Body Integration Realm, the title of the supreme under the Transcendance Tribulation Stage won''t hold. Zhao Po: Isn''t the title of ''supreme under the Transcendance Tribulation Stage'' self-proclaimed? Chapter 1202 Chapter 1202: Chapter 1201: Breakthrough to the Void Refinement Stage Chapter 1202: Chapter 1201: Breakthrough to the Void Refinement Stage Lu Yang returned to the Seek Dao Sect, and the first thing he did was to visit his good brother Meng Jingzhou. When Lu Yang arrived at Meng Jingzhou''s abode, he saw several large pits dug at the entrance, with Old Ma standing on two legs, hooves stuck to a shovel, still digging and pouring ice cubes with swift movements, without any sign of dragging or sloppiness. Where''s Old Meng? Lu Yang noticed that one of the pits was bubbling and steaming. A red-faced Meng Jingzhou popped his head out and, with a leap, jumped into the adjacent pit of ice water. The ice cubes in the pit were melting at a visible rate, and it looked like it was going to turn into boiling water again. A good brother in distress, Lu Yang definitely couldn''t kick him when he was down. He kindly cheered on Meng Jingzhou, It''s said that the greater the pressure, the greater the pressure. Old Meng, you can do it. I believe you can get through this! Cultivation is something one must rely on oneself to work hard for; I won''t keep you company. Having said that, Lu Yang ran off before Meng Jingzhou could curse. After descending the mountain, Lu Yang noticed many unfamiliar disciples of the Seek Dao Sect pointing and discussing something. When he turned his head to look at them, the junior brothers and sisters hurriedly closed their mouths and pretended they hadn''t seen Lu Yang. Once Lu Yang''s gaze was elsewhere, they resumed their discussion. That''s the legendary Elder Brother Lu Yang. I joined the Seek Dao Sect just to follow in the footsteps of Elder Brother Lu Yang. I finally got to see him in person today! Have you heard? Elder Brother Lu Yang killed the Master of the Ruthless Sect, who was an Ancient Half-Immortal! Who hasn''t heard about that? But the more outrageous part comes later. It''s said that the Master of the Ruthless Sect summoned the Controller of the Great Qian Dynasty at the cost of his life, a real Immortal. Elder Brother Lu fought several rounds with the Controller and didn''t fall behind! And Elder Brother Lu never takes pride in his own achievements. Even after doing great deeds outside, he always reports dutifully to Elder Brother Dai when he returns to the sect. Elder Brother Lu was a Foundation Establishment spy in the Eternity Sect and even toppled it. We are also at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and when we go out, we can only carry out some minor tasks, and our opponents are at most at the Half-step Golden Core Stage, far behind Elder Brother Lu. When will I ever reach Elder Brother Lu''s realm? You''re dreaming if you think you can compare to Elder Brother Lu. These were all newly recruited disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang, who often secluded himself for cultivation or was out on missions, rarely showed his face at the bottom of the mountain. Therefore, his appearance this time instantly prompted those disciples who hadn''t seen Lu Yang but had long heard tales about him to secretly call over friends. However, they all lacked the courage to face Lu Yang directly, only daring to sneak peeks from behind. Hearing the unabashed praise from the junior brothers and sisters, Lu Yang just smiled and shook his head, saying nothing. On Sky Gate Mountain, Yun Mengmeng stood halfway up the mountain, curiously watching the second-in-command measuring the sect''s perimeter with his steps. Little Lotus, the second-in-command has walked around the sect several times. Why hasn''t he come up the mountain yet? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He might be lost, Qinghe said with certainty. Just as Qinghe had predicted, the Seek Dao Sect was too big. It was only after the seventh time Lu Yang passed Sky Gate Mountain that he went up. In the following days, besides accompanying Immortal Fairy Eternity to play, playing with Yun Mengmeng, participating in the New Prison Peak''s trimming ceremony, strolling down the mountain a couple of times, listening to Third Senior Sister Gan Tian talk about refining the spirit with light songs, discussing the filming techniques of Dream Mirage with Tao Yaoye, caring about the progress of Li Haoran''s cultivation, going to the barbecue restaurant with Meng Jingzhou for skewers, and writing to Man Gu, the County Magistrate, Lu Yang focused on his cultivation. Whether it was Cultivators of the Mortal World or Hidden Cultivators, cultivation requires complete focus, and the same applied to Lu Yang, which is why he advanced so rapidly. Void Refinement Stage, Red Dust Mortality, War Feeds War In cultivation, there are no years. Lu Yang had been in seclusion in the abode for three hours, during which he had only gone out once to taste the new Spirit Food made by Yun Mengmeng. Lu Yang meditated attentively, reflecting on everything he had experienced since ascending to the Void Refinement Stage. No, it''s not just about the experiences of the Void Refinement Stage; weren''t the previous experiences also a form of Red Dust Mortality and War Feeds War? Lu Yang was divinely inspired and vaguely touched the threshold of ascending to the Void Refinement Stage. Third Senior Sister Gan Tian went alone into the Demon Territory during her Void Refinement Stage to temper herself. She pitted her wits and bravery against various members of the Demon Race and made quite a name for herself. At that time, Third Senior Sister''s realm was not stable; she faced opponents far stronger than herself. That was her crisis, but also her opportunity. How is it any different for me? Every time I venture out, I encounter opponents of extremely high realms The path of the Third Senior Sister is one I''ve already tread. With this realization, the path before Lu Yang became increasingly clear, as if he could touch it by reaching out. His realm fluctuated wildly, with the changes occurring at an extreme pace. So Lu Yang reached out. When Lu Yang touched the path, his wildly fluctuating realm was like a long-distance runner crossing the finish line, finally getting the chance to breathe, no longer sprinting for life. After running a few more steps, he stopped in place, gasping heavily. I''ve done it! Lu Yang''s eyes shone with an unprecedented brightness, a confidence brought on by breaking through to the Void Refinement Stage. As long as he could pass the Heavenly Tribulation, he would have successfully broken through the Void Refinement Stage! Without leaving his abode, Lu Yang could feel the Thunder Tribulation clouds gathering above his head. Cultivation is so fast, huh. Immortal Fairy emerged from the Spiritual Space, clucking and applauding. Then she remembered something she had to attend to right away. Well then, Little Yang, you work hard to pass the tribulation; Immortal has some matters to attend to, so I won''t accompany you. Lu Yang felt somewhat uneasy; Fairy, what if Elder Ying Tian strikes me down mercilessly after you leave? But he couldn''t hold the Fairy back since she had matters to attend to, so he simply replied with a Okay. Above the Seek Dao Sect, high above the Thunder Tribulation clouds, Ying Tian Immortal''s fingertips sparked with electricity as he contemplated which strength of Heavenly Tribulation to test Lu Yang with. Lu Yang, this boy, sure cultivates fast. Should I use the usual Thunder Tribulation, or one of the new types of Thunder Tribulation I''ve been researching recently? Just thinking about Lu Yang''s previous experience with passing the Thunder Tribulation made Ying Tian Immortal ache all over. As Ying Tian Immortal was mulling over it, a clear stream of qi rose from below, reaching above the Thunder Tribulation clouds and manifesting as Immortal Fairy. Immortal Fairy, why have you come? Ying Tian Immortal was surprised. Ying Tian, what kind of Heavenly Tribulation do you think Little Yang should pass this time? Immortal Fairy inquired. Ying Tian Immortal opened his mouth to respond, but saw another clear stream of qi ascend to the heavens, transforming into Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi was surprised to see Immortal Fairy there as well and stated her purpose for coming. Elder Ying Tian Immortal, what kind of Heavenly Tribulation should my junior brother pass this time? Ying Tian Immortal glanced at Immortal Fairy on his left and then at Yun Zhi on his right, and thought about his own status as one of the Five Ancient Immortals, Ancestor of Refining, powerful in every respect, and remembered that his heart in seeking the Dao was unwavering, not to be swayed by external influences. With these thoughts, he made up his mind and seriously said, Whatever tribulation you say he should pass, that''s the one I''ll strike down with. Chapter 1203 Chapter 1203: Chapter 1202: Neutralize It Chapter 1203: Chapter 1202: Neutralize It Outside the Abode, Yun Mengmeng held an unripe Immortal Spirit Fruit as a sandbag, tossing it at Gan Tian. Gan Tian, agile as ever, dodged, and the Immortal Spirit Fruit was caught by Qinghe standing behind. Qinghe continued to throw it at Gan Tian, who kept evading. The three women were having a blast. Lu Yang took a couple of deep breaths and, with a smile on his face, emerged from the Abode, looking unflustered. Although he didn''t know what the Heavenly Tribulation would be like this time, he decided to act as if everything was under control. Sister Mengmeng, I''m about to break through my realm and will soon have to Pass the Tribulation; you all should go down the mountain first Yun Mengmeng hadn''t expected Second-in-command to come out at this moment. Distracted, she failed to catch the Immortal Spirit Fruit that was thrown to her, which then fell to the ground. And then, with a boom, it exploded, drowning out Lu Yang''s voice. Unripe Immortal Spirit Fruits were explosive. Yun Mengmeng jumped in shock and quickly checked on Lu Yang with concern, Second-in-command, are you all right? Did you just say you''re about to Pass the Tribulation? Lu Yang, covered in soot and dirt, coughed twice, no longer maintaining his unflustered poise: Cough, I''m fine. You all hurry down the mountain. All right, all right. Yun Mengmeng hastily took a bag full of unripe Immortal Spirit Fruits down the mountain, worrying that if a bolt from the Thunder Tribulation went astray and struck the fruits, it might blast Second-in-command straight into the sky. After the three women left, only Lu Yang remained on Sky Gate Mountain. He took another deep breath, steadied his Mind State, and spread his arms wide to embrace the Heavens. He freely unleashed his realm, ready to confront the Heavenly Tribulation. I''m ready. Heavenly Tribulation, bring it on! Lu Yang stood with his arms wide open like a crucifix, waiting for a long time, but the Heavenly Tribulation was slow to descend. That''s strange, where is the Heavenly Tribulation? You tell me how to Pass the Tribulation, and I''ll strike that way. Yingtian Immortal thought it over seriously and decided that it shouldn''t be up to him to determine what kind of Heavenly Tribulation would descend, as he didn''t know Lu Yang as well as Daoist Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity. Only those most familiar with Lu Yang could decide which type of Heavenly Tribulation should descend. Upon hearing Yingtian Immortal''s words, Fairy Eternity was elated: That''s perfect, just pick an easy Thunder Tribulation and give him a couple of symbolic strikes. Okay, then I will descend Not so fast. Junior Brother hasn''t become an Immortal yet and lacks experience. If he starts slacking during his Tribulation now, how will he fare in his future Cultivation? We should drop a heavier Thunder Tribulation. Fine, then I will descend I think Little Yang is doing quite well at the moment, energetic and vigorous, with a strong physique. He doesn''t lack experience, so a moderate Thunder Tribulation will suffice. As the Fairy Senior has said, Junior Brother is full of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and strong of body, but there''s still room for improvement. Wouldn''t taking it up a notch be better? Ying Tian, you give your opinion. What kind of Tribulation should Little Yang Pass? Yingtian Immortal Senior should know the principle that the stronger the Thunder Tribulation, the better. Both turned to look at Yingtian Immortal at the same time. Yingtian Immortal broke out in a cold sweat, unsure of which side to choose. Is this Lu Yang passing the Tribulation, or is it me? Since the dawn of time, the mighty have been revered. Why not have a duel between Immortal Fairy and Daoist Yun Zhi? The victor will decide the matter. Fairy Eternity, who had appeared taut and serious just moments before, suddenly started coughing, Immortal has serious injuries that require rest and cannot return to peak form for now. Miss Yun surely wouldn''t have the heart to compete with me in my current state. Once my injuries are healed, then I will compete with Miss Yun! Yun Zhi was having some regrets. Was taking The Controller as a bribe to stay quiet too cheap a price? Fairy Senior, why don''t we strike a compromise? Yun Zhi suggested proactively. You see, the Thunder Tribulation has a total of eighty-one strikes. We could alternate, light strike following heavy, with eighty-one light and eighty-one heavy in total. This way, we could both have our requirements met. Fairy Eternity thought about it seriously for a moment and felt it was a good idea. Although she hadn''t lowered the power of all the Thunder Tribulations as she had wanted, halving them still seemed fair to Little Yang. As the legendary Lu Yang''s breakthrough approached, the entire Seek Dao Sect turned up for the spectacle, even those running barbecue stands and butcheries came to join in. Lu Yang''s previous Spirit Transformation Heavenly Tribulation was eye-opening, so his current Void Refinement Thunder Tribulation was expected to be extraordinary as well. Why hasn''t the Heavenly Tribulation descended yet? The crowd whispered among themselves, sensing something unusual. I''ve never heard of a Heavenly Tribulation being late. The crowd was especially baffled, as it was an ironclad rule of the Cultivation World that Thunder Tribulation would come immediately upon a realm breakthroughCa rule that had held true for three hundred thousand years since Ancient Times, with no exceptions. Why is Senior Brother Lu standing with his arms open all this time? Is it some kind of ritual? Maybe that''s why Senior Brother Lu is so strong? BoomC The long-awaited Thunder Tribulation descended on Lu Yang like pillars, striking him with blinding brightness. They were far from Sky Gate Mountain, but when the Thunder Tribulation descended, it was still deafening, resonating in their chests, vibrating as if in unison with the thunder. One could only imagine the immense pressure Lu Yang in the center of the Thunder Tribulation was facing. Here it comes, finally! What kind of Thunder Tribulation is this? It looks so powerful! I don''t recognize it. Quick, go borrow the ''Thunder Tribulation Complete'' from the Scripture Pavilion! I''ve memorized the ''Thunder Tribulation Complete'', but there isn''t this kind of Thunder Tribulation in it! Who told you to flip through the ''Thunder Tribulation Complete?'' You were supposed to add a blank page at the back; the Thunder Tribulation needs an update! Makes sense, makes sense! At first, Lu Yang was startled by the Thunder Tribulation. Was the Yingtian Immortal really this ruthless? But soon, he noticed something was off; this strike of Thunder Tribulation, while looking fierce, actually felt tingly and numb on impactCquite comfortable, like a massage. It seems that the Yingtian Immortal still treats me alright AhC Before Lu Yang could finish his sentence, he was hit solidly by the second strike of Thunder Tribulation, which compared to the first, was as different as heaven and earth in terms of power. Seeing the lack of power in the Thunder Tribulation, Lu Yang had let his guard down, only to be nearly knocked senseless by the second strike. First a mild Thunder Tribulation to get me to relax then suddenly a powerful one comes crashing down? Yingtian Immortal, surely you jest. You''re using tactics against me? It was always the Cultivator facing the Thunder Tribulation with strategies; this was Lu Yang''s first time encountering a Thunder Tribulation that used tactics. Just as Lu Yang braced himself for the third strike of Thunder Tribulation, it went back to the tingling sensation. Not daring to let his guard down, Lu Yang was proven right as the fourth strike of Thunder Tribulation came with a frightening increase in power, far beyond what a Void Refinement Stage Thunder Tribulation should have. Hiss, it hurts so much. With so many admirers watching from below, Lu Yang took the pain in stride, not making a sound, showing remarkable resilience. In his mind, Lu Yang kept hypnotizing himselfCeighty-one strikes of Thunder Tribulation, just bear with it until it''s over, eighty-one strikes of Thunder Tribulation, just bear with it until it''s over. After the eighty-first strike of Thunder Tribulation, Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Although the process was painful, he could barely hang on. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mere Thunder Tribulation, that''s all it was. Then the eighty-second strike of Thunder Tribulation was ready to unleash. Wait, why is there more Thunder Tribulation?! Chapter 1204 Chapter 1204: Chapter 123 Do You Not Want Me Anymore? Chapter 1204: Chapter 123 Do You Not Want Me Anymore? Look, look, the eighty-second Thunder Tribulation has appeared! Members of the Seek Dao Sect yelled excitedly. Hurry up and write it down in the ''Thunder Tribulation Complete,'' the eighty-first Thunder Tribulation isn''t the limit; there are more to come! This was indeed a breakthrough in previous Thunder Tribulation experience, posing a major test for all cultivators about to undergo their tribulation. Previously, their consideration in tribulation was how to survive the eighty-one thunder tribulations, but now they wondered whether there were more thunder tribulations beyond the eighty-first. Calls from the crowd surged one after another. Who would have thought Senior Brother Lu''s tribulation this time would not only feature a first-time type of thunder tribulation but also a different number! Joining the Seek Dao Sect was indeed the right decision! Even the higher-ups of the Eternity Sect couldn''t help but remark, Each tribulation creates history; truly, he is a man blessed by heaven! Yun Mengmeng felt pleased with the reactions of the people around her. Gan Tian sensed the astonishing thunder tribulation at Sky Gate Mountain and thought back to her own tribulation when she ascended to the Body Integration Realm and couldn''t help but sigh, Junior Brother Lu is truly beyond compare. Gan Tian merely sighed twice, harboring no thoughts of defeat or dejection, for this was the Junior Brother chosen and nurtured by the Eldest Senior Sister, whose talents naturally stood out, making any comparison unnecessary. Eldest Senior Sister, is he the person you were looking for? Gan Tian softly pondered, suddenly recalling a long-ago casual chat with the Eldest Senior Sister when she had mentioned happily, I need someone to help maintain my humanity, unfortunately, that person hasn''t appeared yet. These were the original words of the Eldest Senior Sister, spoken only to Gan Tian. The thunder tribulation continued, and Lu Yang, despite being struck until his skin split and flesh burst, did not utter a sound. One hundred sixty, one hundred sixty-one, one hundred sixty-two my god, it''s finally over. Lu Yang kept silent while the members of the Seek Dao Sect counted the thunder tribulations for him, growing more terrified as the count increased. Junior Brother Lu is truly defying heaven; he''s doubled it! The crowd erupted in excitement, while the disciples in the Void Refinement Stage witnessing the number of thunder tribulations felt a tingling pain in their bodies as they prematurely imagined what their own tribulation would be like. Could they also be facing one hundred sixty-two thunder tribulations? Phew, he''s finally made it through. Lu Yang let out a breath; his appearance was a bit ragged, his robe tattered like a rag tied around his body, but now was not the time to worry about such things. After the thunder tribulation, dew descended from heaven, silently and invisibly, nourishing Lu Yang''s battered body. Lu Yang''s wounds healed at a visibly quick pace, his whole being transformed, as if reborn, with skin so fair and unblemished. Body Integration Realm. Lu Yang whispered softly to himself, revealing his current realm. Second-in-command, you did it! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the thunder tribulation, Yun Mengmeng was the first to rush up and congratulate him, smiling even more happily than Lu Yang himself. Good job, Martial Nephew Lu. You''re amazing, Senior Brother. Xuanyuan Sword Master, have you remembered your past life yet? Still haven''t remembered? I hope you remember soon. From the elders to the junior brothers and sisters, everyone came to Sky Gate Mountain to extend their blessings. Lu Yang humbly accepted all, except the congratulations from Gu Junye. Lu Yang was very popular within the Seek Dao Sect; he continued to receive congratulations from morning until evening, completing the process. It looks like even without this Immortal, Little Yang, you managed quite well. Immortal Fairy said gleefully, in a manner that practically screamed, I''m the hero, praise me, leaving Lu Yang quite puzzled. If the Fairy had been here, my tribulation would surely have been even better. As a subject, there''s no need to worry about what His Majesty is thinking first, just agree. Sure enough, as soon as he said this, Immortal Fairy laughed even more joyfully. And the final congratulations came from Yun Zhi. Well done. Eldest Senior Sister cherished her words like goldCa mere four words were enough to indicate her attitude. I am going to consolidate my realm first, Lu Yang said, knowing that stabilizing his realm was the most critical task after ascension. Go ahead. Lu Yang returned to his abode. It was not his first time consolidating a realm; he was familiar with the process: burning incense, sitting in meditation, calming the mind, entering a meditative trance. However, this time, no matter what, he could not enter the meditative trance. The words spoken by Gu Junye kept flashing in his mind. Xuanyuan Sword Master, have you remembered the memories of your past life? You still haven''t remembered? I hope you remember them soon. Why did these two sentences keep flashing by? Had I forgotten the memories of my previous life? No, I remembered my past life memories very clearly. Was it because Gu Junye kept mentioning it, making me believe it myself? That wasn''t right either. Was I too excited about reaching the Body Integration Realm to enter the trance? No, my mental state wasn''t that fragile. What was it, then? Had I forgotten something? No, I haven''t completed the Heavenly Tribulation yet! Lu Yang suddenly realized, his eyes sparkled with understanding as he finally grasped the source of this unsettling strangeness! The Heavenly Tribulation for breaking through the Void Refinement Stage is divided into two phases; the first phase is the Thunder Tribulation, and the second phase is the Heart Tribulation. He had only passed the first phase, and now he was in the second phase without realizing it! This is something everyone in the Cultivation World knows; I have known it for a long time. How could I have just thought of it now? Yes, when in the Heart Tribulation, some memories are shrouded in a veil, hard to unveil. It''s only by realizing that this is the Heart Tribulation that these memories will resurface! I am currently undergoing the Heart Tribulation! Little Yang, what''s wrong with you? In the Spiritual Space, Immortal Fairy sprawled on Lu Yang''s chest, looking at him pitifully. Don''t you want me anymore? Immortal Fairy''s watery big eyes reflected Lu Yang''s expression of reluctant determination. Lu Yang felt a tremendous reluctance in his heart, but he also knew that if he did not separate himself now, he would sink deeper and deeper into the illusion, unable to extricate himself. For instance, now that he knew he was in an illusion, the Immortal Fairy before him was fake. Knowing it was fake meant that he could theoretically do whatever he wanted with the Immortal Fairy without any consequences, but he could not bring himself to do that; it was highly likely that he would not want to leave the illusion. He could not hesitate any longer. Fairylet''s meet in reality. Don''t! Lu Yang closed his eyes, stopped looking, and stopped thinking about the pitiful Immortal Fairy. He bit the tip of his tongue and fully activated the Mind Seeing Method, his cultivation technique''s greatest feature was its ability to break through illusions! A speck of light flashed across Lu Yang''s chest. As the Mind Seeing Method operated, the speck rapidly expanded, illuminating the entire abode and then enveloping the whole world. CrackC The illusion shattered, and the Heart Tribulation ended. Lu Yang was still riddled with holes, just like before, but after the storm had passed, heavenly dew descended, nourishing his body. Feeling his body gradually returning to its original state, Lu Yang revealed a relaxed smile. This now is reality. Just like in the illusion, the heavenly dew restored Lu Yang''s body as tenderly as that of a newborn baby, with soft skin. However, his realm was vastly different from that in the illusion. Is thisthe Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Chapter 1205 Chapter 1205: Chapter 1204 Transcendance Tribulation Stage Chapter 1205: Chapter 1204 Transcendance Tribulation Stage Lu Yang was more than familiar with the power of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; during his Void Refinement Stage, he often experienced fluctuations that reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, so he wouldn''t make a mistake in judging his own realm. He felt his mana was profoundly thick, and his physical body was terrifyingly solid; a mere wave of his sleeve could slice off the top of a mountain. Put in the brilliant era of the Ancient Times, he could even shatter stars with a single finger. How did I directly become someone of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage when I am still in the midst of the Heart Tribulation? Lu Yang murmured, quickly discarding this doubt. His Clear Mind Technique was a top-tier Illusion Breaking Method in the world; there was no better way to break illusions while being in the same realm. There was no illusionary realm that the Clear Mind Technique couldn''t dispel; thus, in the just-concluded Heart Tribulation, he only made himself forget about the existence of the Clear Mind Technique. Second-in-command, you''ve succeeded, huh eh, you''ve reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? After the tribulation, Yun Mengmeng was the first to arrive at Sky Gate Mountain and was surprised to find that the Second-in-command''s realm didn''t quite add up. Isn''t it the Body Integration Realm after the Void Refinement Stage? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He''s at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage?! Qinghe was greatly shocked; she had heard of fighting across levels, but never of cultivating across levels. It''s all just luck. Regardless of the reason, Lu Yang first acknowledged it before anything else. Everyone who came to congratulate him was collectively stunned; not only had he made history during the tribulation, but he continued to do so after it ended. Has there ever been an example of skipping the Body Integration Stage in ancient and modern times? Even when Yun Zhi was cultivating, she proceeded step by step and never skipped a realm. Congratulations, Martial Nephew Lu. With this, there aren''t many of us elders who have a higher cultivation level than you, the elders said with cheerful smiles. They had anticipated Lu Yang would surpass them one day, but they hadn''t expected it to come so soon. Well, it was about time to retire. Little Lu, the position of the Second Elder will belong to you in the future. The position of the Third Elder The position of the Fourth Elder This position of the Grand Elder No, wait, the other elders are fine, but Grand Elder, aren''t we at the same realm? Can you retire? Lu Yang became anxious. At this rate, he was about to hold all eight Great Elder positions! If his master were here, he would probably hand over the position of Sect Leader to him as well. You are indeed extraordinary, Junior Brother Lu, his elder acknowledged with admiration. Senior Brother Lu, how can I skip realms like you? Gu Junye was particularly joyful, and the way he looked at Lu Yang was as if he had met an old friend from eons ago, personally solving the mystery for his old friend: It seems, Xuanyuan Sword Master, that during your tribulation you channeled a part of your past life''s cultivation. The fusion of your past and present lives must have caused your realm to surge. If I am not mistaken, the Immortal Fairy would experience the same; after the Void Refinement Stage, she would go directly to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage! Lu Yang: No, I finally cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, which was supposed to be a happy occasion, so why did I stop feeling happy after your congratulations? Although the methods of congratulations were varied and strange, it was clear that these were genuine feelings. It showed how close the Seek Dao Sect was, and Lu Yang graciously accepted all the blessings, except those from the elders and Gu Junye. From day to night, people from the Seek Dao Sect slowly departed one after another, and Lu Yang stood on the peak with his hands behind his back, personally seeing them off. After stepping into the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Lu Yang felt that his every move was effortlessly in harmony with the Dao Charm, signifying deep significance. This was the confidence that his realm brought to him. You''ve made it to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Little Yang; not bad. Once everyone had gone, the Immortal Fairy hidden in the sky finally descended. The Transcendance Tribulation Stage, quite good. To Lu Yang''s surprise, the Eldest Senior Sister also appeared right after the Immortal Fairy. So, before the tribulation when the Fairy said she had something to do, was it to find the Eldest Senior Sister? Eldest Senior Sister, Fairy, what''s really going on with me reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Well, it''s probably because you were fluctuating to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage during the Void Refinement Stage. You see, the principle of progressing to the Body Integration Realm from the Void Refinement Stage involves stabilizing the realm through various methods and ultimately comprehending the true essence of the Body Integration Realm, thereby achieving it. Since you often fluctuated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage during your Void Refinement Stage, becoming most familiar with it, it''s quite normal to eventually stabilize in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. I share the same opinion as the Fairy, the Eldest Senior Sister nodded. Mengmeng, Junior Brother is cultivating at an incredible speed, now that he has reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. You mustn''t let Junior Brother surpass you. I''m already working very hard in my cultivation, okay? When I just left our house, I was at the Early Tribulation Stage. Now, I''m already at the Middle Tribulation Stage! Then tell me, how did you cultivate? Eating, drinking, playing, and enjoying lifeCthese are all methods taught to me by the Chief Housekeeper! Yes, yes, all of us from the Immortal Lineage cultivate this way. The Immortal Fairy stood up to back up the Third Boss, together resisting the outside world. Alright then. Faced with the Immortal Fairy and Yun Mengmeng, Yun Zhi always felt powerless; both were untouchable. She began to wonder if it was the right decision to let Yun Mengmeng join the Immortal Lineage? In reality, I probably can''t surpass Sister Mengmeng any time soon, since Sister Mengmeng has the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and is a Semi-Immortal, Lu Yang also spoke on behalf of Yun Mengmeng, telling the truth. Being able to reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage directly wasn''t something Lu Yang had anticipated. Originally, he planned to slowly seek the path to his own Dao Fruit after reaching the Body Integration Realm, allowing him to condense the Initial Form of Dao Fruit naturally and become a Semi-Immortal. Now the pace of his cultivation was too fast, disrupting his plans. Indeed, now that you, Junior Brother, have cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you should start considering what kind of Initial Form of Dao Fruit to condense, Yun Zhi mentioned calmly. Ninety percent of those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage worried about how to condense the Initial Form of Dao Fruit, but she believed in the talent of Junior Brother, knowing he wouldn''t be troubled by it. What he needed to consider was which type of Initial Form of Dao Fruit to condense. Isn''t that obvious? It''ll be the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, of course! This time, Lu Yang didn''t immediately reject the Immortal Fairy''s statement; he was seriously considering another question, one that had troubled him for a long time. Eldest Senior Sister, do I really need to condense an Initial Form of Dao Fruit? Yun Zhi was taken aback: What do you mean? You don''t have a Dao Fruit, do you, Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang finally brought up the question. Although there was no direct evidence, somehow, he just felt it to be true. The Eldest Senior Sister didn''t possess a Dao Fruit; she trod upon another path unknown to all. Could he walk that same path? This question, once asked, startled both Qinghe and Yun Mengmeng. Yun Zhi was so powerful as to be unmatched; how could she not have a Dao Fruit? Ah? Xiao Zhi, aren''t you an Immortal? Only the Immortal Fairy showed no surprise; it was obvious to see that Miss Yun didn''t possess a Dao Fruit. Yun Zhi didn''t expect Lu Yang to ask such a question, and was caught off guard. After much hesitation and a silent sigh in her heart, she eventually spoke: Junior Brother, don''t follow in my footsteps; I have walked down the wrong path. Chapter 1206 Chapter 1206: Chapter 1205 Yun Zhi''s Path Chapter 1206: Chapter 1205 Yun Zhi''s Path Lu Yang was utterly stupefied; even in the face of Heart Tribulation, he couldn''t utter such an outrageous statement. Eldest Senior Sister, do you mean that although you can scare away the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, defeat Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, overcome the Four Ancient Immortals, and prevail over Ashy Bean and the Fairy, your path is wrong? Yun Zhi nodded, assuring Lu Yang he hadn''t misheard. Hey, hey, hey, Immortal like me is on par with Miss Yun! Immortal Fairy, dissatisfied with Lu Yang''s last remark, pointed out the mistake, questioning what her affairs had to do with Miss Yun. Miss Yun, if your path is not the Dao Fruit path, then your ultimate realm isn''t ''Omniscience'' or ''Transcendence,'' right? Yun Zhi hadn''t expected Immortal Fairy to discern so much; should she say it was worthy coming from the founder of the Dao Fruit path? Xiao Zhi, is it so? Yun Zhi initially didn''t want to reveal so much. It was better to be aware of one''s mistaken paths privatelyCit wasn''t something to be proud ofCbut relentless questions from close ones compelled her to speak. Immortal Fairy Senior is correct, my realm cannot be measured by Dao Fruit. One step further, and it''s ''Harmonization.'' Harmonization? Lu Yang heard this term for the first time. Harmonization is to replace Heaven with the heart, Yun Zhi said with a complex expression. To unify the body with the Dao, to replace Heaven with the heart, it sounds nice, but Heaven is heartless. After Harmonization, I would become the supreme Heaven, devoid of personal desires and distractions, and would also lose all desires. At that time, you all, to me, would be nothing more than the myriad beings under Heaven. Lu Yang stared blankly, not expecting such an outcome: Is this, is this still human? After finishing, Lu Yang wanted to slap himself twice; wasn''t this cursing? Yun Zhi gave a bitter smile: Of course not human. Haven''t I told you? After Harmonization, I become Heaven, how can Heaven be human? Why did you choose this path? Immortal Fairy curiously inquired, wasn''t the Dao Fruit path good? With Miss Yun''s talent, taking the Dao Fruit path, she could also become a being comparable to her. Yun Zhi invited everyone to sit and poured each a cup of Enlightenment Tea before explaining the reasons. Originally, I also wanted to follow the Dao Fruit path. At that time, I had cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and the next step was to consolidate the Dao Fruit Outline. At that time, I didn''t know a single Semi-Immortal, and I only learned about Vast Sea Ancestral Master through Grandmaster. It so happened that during that period, Vast Sea Ancestral Master was in seclusion, and I had no one to consult. I thought, before the Ancestor comes out of seclusion, why not ponder over it myself, and then bring my questions to him when he emerges, which would also facilitate my learning. Unexpectedly, Vast Sea Ancestral Master''s seclusion lasted too long, and he did not emerge. How long did he seclude himself? Immortal Fairy couldn''t help interrupting. That''s not important. During the Ancestor''s seclusion, I deduced a completely new path, but at the time, I was unaware. After the Ancestor emerged, I requested to spar with him, and after defeating him cleanly, I then realized I was not on the path of Dao Fruit. Lu Yang felt that the Vast Sea Ancestral Master was quite unfortunate; after all the hard work of his long seclusion, just as he emerged, Eldest Senior Sister came asking about the Dao Fruit path and then routed him completely. What did the Ancestor achieve through his seclusion, after all? S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder Vast Sea Daoist Lord kept to his seclusion later, who wouldn''t be depressed? My path is incompatible with the Dao Fruit path. Initially, I didn''t think there was anything to it. The Dao Fruit path was created by predecessors; if predecessors could create a path, so could I. No matter what kind of path, as long as it makes me stronger, it''s fine. Later, I continued cultivating in this direction, until reaching the end of this path, which I named ''Harmonization.'' The end was right before my eyes, there was no reason not to approach it. Once the end was confirmed, I proceeded to attempt, and the stars as the Golden Cores you see today are the results of those attempts. It was precisely during that attempt that I realized the issues with Harmonization; it''s a path where one ultimately loses their humanity to become HeavenCthis is an impassable road. Fortunately, that was my first attempt, and Harmonization was shallow. I hadn''t truly become Heaven and was able to break away, but it also deterred me from making a second attempt. Yun Zhi earnestly said to Lu Yang: That''s why I said, my path was wrong, Junior Brother, you shouldn''t follow my example. Lu Yang nodded, indeed, if he were to mimic his Eldest Senior Sister, he, too, would end up with Harmonization, becoming the heartless HeavenCnot at all the outcome he desired. Wait, thinking this, didn''t it imply that he could cultivate to Harmonization? Had he always been this confident? Lu Yang suddenly recalled what Immortal Fairy had mentioned. After the Body Integration Realm, the Invincible Primordial Spirit will truly integrate with you, and then you will become extremely confident. Lu Yang quickly inspected his own body secretly, searching for the Invincible Primordial Spirit, and saw no trace. Damn, it indeed merged during the Pass Tribulation. Lu Yang''s promotion to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was such a significant event that the Cultivation Monthly printed at breakneck speed, with Guan Shanhai and The Controller working overtime. Soon, Cultivation Monthly successfully spread the news throughout the entire Cultivation World, causing a worldwide stir. The last time Lu Yang challenged a higher realm like Yang Kongdong, it seemed commonplace to those unacquainted with the matter. This time, even ordinary people were shocked. In the streets, taverns, tea houses, flying boats, large ships wherever there were people, there were discussions about Lu Yang. Gosh, unbelievable, one hundred and sixty-two heavenly thundersCwho but Talent Lu could endure it? That''s why he could directly advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. I knew he was extraordinary when Talent Lu single-handedly defeated a Divinity Transformation Stage contender at the Foundation Establishment Stage. You all said it was fake news, but this is coming from the Seek Dao Sect, how could it be fake! Jiang Pingan, tilling in the Imperial Palace Forbidden Land, learned of Lu Yang''s promotion and slapped his thigh in regret. Such talent, he was destined to become an Immortal, and probably at an incredible pace too. The contention for Lu Yang in the Great Era was indeed accurate, as he had guessed. If I had known, I wouldn''t have feared Daoist Yun Zhi back then; I should have forcefully dragged this lad to our Jiang Family to marry in! At the very least, we should have sent a few princesses to the Seek Dao Sect to bond with the lad! Thinking of Meng Jingzhou, Jiang Pingan grew indignant: How come the descendants of Meng Junzi are so promising! The more he thought, the more he felt his own descendants were disappointing, and he threw down his hoe and woke the sleeping Emperor Xia as if he were driving a donkey. You''re in the Divinity Transformation Stage, what are you sleeping for? Get up and cultivate, look at Lu Yang, how young he is, and he''s already at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Ah? Emperor Xia groggily woke up; was it too late for him to start striving now? The happiest upon hearing this news had to be Lu Baqian, Master Ru of the Corpse Chasing Sect. His loud, triumphant laughter could be heard throughout the entire Corpse Chasing Sect. Hha, my title of the number one under the Pass Tribulation remains secure! Chapter 1207 Chapter 1207: Chapter 1206: The Apprentice Witch Meets the Master Witch Chapter 1207: Chapter 1206: The Apprentice Witch Meets the Master Witch Eldest Senior Sister''s path is unpassable, then I can only condense a Dao Fruit Outline, Lu Yang said. Several days had passed since his promotion to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and after stabilizing his cultivation level, Lu Yang began to contemplate which path to take moving forward. I wonder if there''s a way for Eldest Senior Sister to maintain her humanity after Harmonization, he sighed. If Eldest Senior Sister could stay human after Harmonization, that would be the best possible outcome. Unfortunately, he had asked Eldest Senior Sister this question, but she had not given him a straightforward answer. Fairy, how does one condense a Dao Fruit Outline? Lu Yang directly asked the founder of the Dao Fruit path, Fairy Eternity, who was lying on the bed, hugging a pillow. Hearing his words, Fairy Eternity sat up neatly from the bed and moved the pillow to lean against the wall, then leaned back on it herself. It''s quite simple, it depends on which Dao Fruit Outline you want. Depending on the type of Dao Fruit, they can be divided into ''Causality-Engaging'' Dao Fruits and ''Causality-Severing'' Dao Fruits. My Immortal Dao Fruit and Meng Junzi''s Borrowing Dao Fruit belong to the former, while other people''s Dao Fruits belong to the latter. The ultimate realm for the former is Omniscience, and the ultimate realm for the latter is Transcendence. Regardless of which type of Dao Fruit you wish to condense, the method is the same C understanding. The Time Immortal could condense the Time Dao Fruit Outline because he is born of the Innate Jianmu, the being with the longest lifespan, and is innately sensitive to time-related magic skills. Immortal Jiuchong loves Yin and Yang. Thus, in order to condense the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, he went to great lengths to observe things related to Yin and Yang, from which he understood his own truths. The Demon Race, in general, believes in the survival of the fittest and natural selection, which is why Xiao Ling, Lianyi, and Qilin Immortal were able to condense this kind of Dao Fruit. Yingtian Immortal believes that Heavenly Tribulation highlights his status and is convinced he was born to face it. So he studied various tribulations and condensed the Tribulation Dao Fruit. I see that you have a high comprehension of the Immortal Dao Fruit, which is why I''ve been recommending that you condense an Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. So, it really depends on what kind of Dao Fruit you want, or to be more precise, what you wish to achieve through the Dao Fruit. Any kind of Dao Fruit has the chance to be condensed if you find the right method. What if, for example, I had a friend Oh right, suppose Old Meng wanted to condense a Harem Dao Fruit? That''s also possible. A Dao Fruit is either about mastering a rule or adding a rule. The Harem Dao Fruit, once condensed, adds a rule that ''everyone likes him''. The likely outcome is that regardless of gender or species, all beings will go crazy over him, fighting over him, and wherever he goes, it would be like stirring up a hornet''s nest. Let''s not and say we did, Lu Yang quickly shook his head; the Harem Dao Fruit did not sound like a good idea. As Lu Yang pondered what kind of Dao Fruit to condense, he heard a strange voice outside the abode. I hear Xiao Yang has cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? After pondering for a while, Lu Yang remembered the voice belonged to Daoist Buyu. Walking out of the abode, he saw Yun Mengmeng confronting Daoist Buyu, as well as Qinghe and Second Senior Brother Ye Zijin standing to one side. It seemed that Second Senior Brother had returned with their master. Bad Tao Zi, what are you doing here! Yun Mengmeng watched Daoist Buyu with wariness; he was not someone to be trifled with, as he had once kidnapped Xiao Zhi from the Secret Realm. Ye Zijin deeply respected his master and knew the importance of decorum. Seeing his master in a standoff with Yun Mengmeng, he chose Qinghe to face, creating a two-on-two situation, to prevent his master from being at a disadvantage. However, for some reason, whenever Ye Zijin and Qinghe locked eyes, he couldn''t help feeling a bit guilty. Who is this female cultivator? Daoist Buyu puffed out his whiskers and glared, I am the Peak Master of Sky Gate Mountain; it''s you who''s the odd one here! In just a little over ten years that he hadn''t returned, all sorts of bizarre buildings had sprung up on Sky Gate Mountain. What on earth was this Soybean Temple? That''s right, you''re the Sect Leader, Yun Mengmeng then remembered Daoist Buyu''s identity. Subconsciously, she had always thought of Xiao Zhi as the Peak Master of Sky Gate Mountain. So, should I give you Spirit Stones then? I seem to have been living here for free all these years! Yun Mengmeng started counting how many Spirit Stones she had on hand, and if it wasn''t enough, she might need to ask Xiao Zhi for an advance on her living expenses. Once the debt of Spirit Stones was settled, she could continue berating him for being a rotten peach. Greetings, Master, Second Senior Brother. Truly at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage now, almost catching up to your master''s Cultivation Level! Daoist Buyu saw Lu Yang and laughed heartily, repeatedly praising him as a good disciple. Having cultivated to this level, there''s not much more I can teach you, disciple. The path ahead is for you to tread on your own. Ye Zijin smiled and slapped Lu Yang''s arm, also grinning broadly, Junior Brother, you''ve really made a name for yourself. Just stepping out brings honor. On our way back, we encountered quite a few of Master''s acquaintances. Initially, they were all out to kill Master but, hearing that Master was returning to see you, they said they''d wait until after meeting you to resume their pursuit. Lu Yang felt this didn''t seem like such an honorable matter. Master. Upon hearing that Daoist Buyu had returned, Eldest Senior Sister and Third Senior Sister both came. Daoist Buyu comforted them with a broad smile, Very good. Our sect is finally all together. Today, we must celebrate properly! Lu Yang looked at Daoist Buyu in surprise. Our sect isn''t all together because it''s all because of you, Elder, always running around outside, isn''t it? After all, a master is a master, and when it came to thick-skinned skills, he was just an amateur compared to his master. With all of Daoist Buyu''s disciples gathered, Yun Mengmeng volunteered to be the Spirit Chef with Qinghe and Lu Yang assisting her, while Ye Zijin turned Talismans into fireworks to set the atmosphere. Gan Tian let the ancient zither spontaneously play tunes, and Yun Zhi contemplated whether or not to move the positions of stars in the sky to spell out a sentence, but in the end, deemed it too ostentatious and abandoned the idea. This young lady, your culinary skills are really something! Daoist Buyu exclaimed after tasting the dish Yun Mengmeng made, amazed by its heavenly flavor. When I passed through Demon City, I was invited by the Demon Emperor to dine at the Imperial Palace. The Spirit Chef there was about your level! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s just that the Demon Emperor was so enthusiastic to see me that it made me feel a bit uneasy. So Master had been invited by Little Zhu too, Lu Yang thought to himself. Little Zhu hadn''t mentioned it, though. Zhu Tian was very tactful with his actions, not seeking credit actively, but the things he did would eventually reach the concerned parties'' ears. As Lu Yang thought about this, he picked up another bite of the dish. Although it wasn''t his first time eating it, he was still amazed. Sister Mengmeng''s cooking was indeed delicious, far beyond what Immortal Fairy could compare to. Little Zhu''s enthusiasm towards you is, of course, because of Little Yang, Immortal Fairy got carried away by the atmosphere and emerged from Lu Yang''s body of her own accord. Whoa, who the hell are you? Daoist Buyu got a huge scare when someone suddenly popped out, especially from his little disciple''s body. Seeing this, Qinghe hastily swallowed her food, put down her chopsticks, formed a gesture, and with the descent of lotus petals and fireworks as a backdrop, formally introduced Immortal Fairy: This honorable being is the first amongst the Five Ancient Immortals, also the preeminent beauty of the Ancient Ten Beauties, an enlightened being of great wisdom, sole esteemed one above all below the heavens, Immortal Fairy! ClatterC Daoist Buyu''s chopsticks fell to the ground. He remembered Lu Yang saying there was an Immortal in his body; it wasn''t just a fantasy after all. Chapter 1208 Chapter 1208: Chapter 1207: Master and Disciple Duel Chapter 1208: Chapter 1207: Master and Disciple Duel Yun Mengmeng, having been introduced to Qinghe at great length, suddenly remembered what she ought to be doing, and promptly knelt to kowtow. Your servant greets Your Majesty! His Majesty appeared in front of strangers, and as the Minister of Rites, she had to present her best front. However, Historian Qinghe was too quick, having arranged the setting before her, leaving her only to call out a couple of times. Everyone present was shocked at the appearance of Fairy Eternity, except for Yun Zhi, who as usual silently continued eating and enjoying her good sister''s cooking skills. Daoist Buyu admitted that in his youth, he had fantasized about having an ancient evil beast sealed within him, so it was not unexpected for Little Yang to dream of having an immortal inside him. After all, he was at that age. He never imagined that Little Yang was not just fantasizing, but actually had an immortal living inside him. Initially, I only dared to fantasize having a fierce beast within, but you straight up have a female immortal inside, what was introduced just now? The foremost of the Ancient Ten Beauties, just listening to this title tells you how beautiful she is. Daoist Buyu pondered carefully, realizing this was his first encounter with an immortal and didn''t know how to properly greet: Daoist Buyu has seen the immortal. You are Little Yang''s elder, there''s no need for you to be so formal with me, Fairy Eternity responded, as she effortlessly helped Daoist Buyu to rise. Daoist Buyu tried hard to bend over but found he couldn''t, so he gave up on the formal greeting. So it turns out that the immortal has always resided within my young disciple, it seems his rapid progress in cultivation is also thanks to the immortal''s guidance. Oh it''s not just my guidance, Little Yang himself possesses outstanding talents. Not the Fairy, since we''ve met, what guidance have you provided me? Ancient shameful pasts, then I got struck by the Yingtian Immortal, then I broke through the limits of the Void Refinement Stage The more Lu Yang recalled, the more he couldn''t continue, indeed it seemed his ability to advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was because of Fairy Eternity. If it hadn''t been for Fairy Eternity, he would just be progressing methodically to the Body Integration Realm. It turns out Little Yang is protected by an immortal, initially I was worried about Little Yang''s lack of worldly experience, now I can confidently hand over the position of Sect Leader to Little Yang. Don''t worry, giving the Sect Leader position to Little Yang, I assure you there won''t be any issues Hold on, you two, when did I ever agree to become the Sect Leader? Lu Yang hastily pulled over the enthusiastic Fairy Eternity, who was all too happy to escalate the situation. Daoist Buyu spoke earnestly, Little Yang, your master knows the process of becoming a Sect Master, it involves declining three times and accepting on the fourth. Your master went through it too. However, your excellence is apparent to everyone in the Seek Dao Sect, no one would object to you becoming the Sect Leader directly. Your master is getting old, some things are beyond my abilities now, my greatest wish in life is to see you younger generations grow strong and take over the responsibilities we shoulder. No, Master, you''re only two thousand years old, you still have eight thousand years of lifespan left! Lu Yang was dumbfounded, he could hardly utter such an absurd statement. So, the position of Sect Leader is yours! Daoist Buyu made the decision without further discussion, he had planned to do so upon his return to the Seek Dao Sect, now seeing that Lu Yang had the support of an immortal praised as the foremost among the Ancient Five Immortals, there was no doubt he could handle being the Sect Leader. No, I refuse. I am the Sect Leader; you must obey me! I have an Acting Sect Leader experience voucher, you can''t control me! Both master and disciple saw in each other''s eyes a steadfast belief. If that''s the case, then we must battle! both said simultaneously. Being from the Sword Cultivators of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, known for their offensive capabilities, the premises of Sky Gate Mountain was too small to contain their might, Both simultaneously flew towards the inner regions of the Seek Dao Sect, settling in a desolate mountainous area where no one resided. The others followed suit, picking a nearby spot to watch the battle. Yun Mengmeng didn''t forget to carry the platter and table while Qinghe, Gan Tian, and Ye Zijin helped with carrying. Yun Zhi set up a protective barrier to prevent any harm from the swirling sword qi of the two fighters. Daoist Buyu and Lu Yang each stood atop the mountain, silent without a word. No one announced the start, but the two drew their swords and unleashed their Swordsmanship Domains simultaneously. BoomC The moment their Swordsmanship Domains collided, a massive sphere of sword qi formed. Countless sword energies whirled within the sphere, and in the blink of an eye, the mountains and earth caught between them vanished, leaving only a crescent-shaped deep pit. Daoist Buyu''s eyes shone with a fighting spirit, for it was the first time since he had grasped his Swordsmanship Domain that he encountered someone who could match him in swordsmanship. Similarly, Lu Yang found his equal for the first time during the Sword Inquiry Ceremony. Facing all sword cultivators across the world, he had never met an opponent who matched him until now. Very well, I was worried you had jumped straight to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and your combat sense and swordsmanship comprehension couldn''t keep up. It seems I was overly concerned! Daoist Buyu laughed heartily, unleashing his sword qi carelessly and sweeping forward. The sword qi surged like waves, a white gleam everywhereCthis was a killing sword technique hardly ever used. Among those of the same realm, all would avoid the sharpness of this move. Lu Yang''s right arm vibrated as he too executed boundless sword qi, like a torrent pouring downhill, sweeping the desolate frontier. Then, his sword qi transformed into the shapes of a black dragon, a golden phoenix, and a white qiongqi, rushing towards Daoist Buyu. Countless halos burst in the air and then exploded, shattering space and steaming up spiritual energy, boiling over the heavens! In moments, the two exchanged hundreds of moves, their speed so fast that even other practitioners in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could barely keep up, let alone manage to block and attack every strike. Buddha Land in Palm! A hand appeared, vast and boundless, covering the entire mountain range, thunderously descending as if the sky were collapsing. Daoist Buyu felt a suction force at the palm, unable to resist, pulling him in. He tried to slash out a wave of sword qi, all absorbed by the palm. Spatial Divine Ability, huh? Heaven and Earth in an Inch! Daoist Buyu smiled faintly, countering spatial divine ability with spatial divine ability, stepping through space in one move to reach the back of the handCan attacker''s blind spot. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, before he could rejoice, he saw above him a darker massCa second palm! Lu Yang had executed Buddha Land in Palm twice simultaneously, specifically to prevent Daoist Buyu from being at the back of the hand! Daoist Buyu''s expression changed, wanting to use Heaven and Earth in an Inch to escape again, but it was too late. The second palm struck the back of the first palm, with Daoist Buyu caught in between, as if two small worlds had collided. After the palms vanished, Daoist Buyu emerged, gasping for breath, his clothes tattered and his vitality greatly damaged. Master, you should concede. I still haven''t used the Immortal Sword Technique or the Imitation Fist. Despite being temporarily at a disadvantage, Daoist Buyu, unwilling to concede, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and flatly rejected Lu Yang''s suggestion, Concede? I''ve never conceded in my life! You think this is all I have? Have you forgotten my Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate! Go, Second-in-command! I believe you can win! One side was the second-in-command, one side was Daoist Buyu; Yun Mengmeng naturally supported the second-in-command without hesitation. Hey, why aren''t you guys cheering? Yun Mengmeng noticed she was the only one shouting; Gan Tian and Ye Zijin remained silent, as if they weren''t concerned about the outcome of the battle. Gan Tian shook her head helplessly and explained, Does it make a difference who becomes Sect Leader between them? In the end, won''t Eldest Senior Sister still be the one doing all the work? Yun Mengmeng thought about it and realized the truth; the second-in-command was also busy expanding the territory for the Great Bean Dynasty and wouldn''t have time to be Sect Leader. Gan Tian turned to Eldest Senior Sister and asked, By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, they said they wanted to fight, but did they specify how to decide the position of Sect Leader? Eldest Senior Sister spoke lightly, Naturally, whoever wins becomes the Sect Leader. Chapter 1209 Chapter 1209: Chapter 1208: The Death of Lu Yang Chapter 1209: Chapter 1208: The Death of Lu Yang High above in the sky, master and disciple stood sword to sword, their breaths held, the powerful aura rendering the world silent. The duel between two of the strongest sword cultivators of the age was unfolding C in the blink of an eye, hundreds of moves were exchanged, and a moment of distraction could determine the winner. As Eldest Senior Sister''s voice fell, Daoist Buyu watched Lu Yang with gratification, realizing that his little disciple had grown so much without his knowledge. Perhaps, it was time to let go. After some careful consideration, seeing as your master has never admitted defeat in his life, it might be interesting to try the taste of defeat. Your master has decided, your master admits WhooshC Sharp Sword Qi came rushing towards him, forcing Daoist Buyu to muster his energy to deflect it. Before he could speak again, he saw Lu Yang instantly move to stand before him. ClangC Eye to eye, their swords collided, shaking the heavens and the earth! Master, what were you saying just now, I didn''t hear clearly. Were you going to say you think you will surely win? I think so too, Master, you win Good disciple, your master is getting old and can''t beat you anymore! The originally one-handed Daoist Buyu suddenly gripped the sword hilt with both hands and, with a burst of strength, pushed Lu Yang into an inferior position, cutting him off mid-sentence. Then, with another burst of force, Lu Yang felt as if he was no longer facing a person, but continuous towering mountains, so heavy they were almost unthinkable. Each time he tried to speak, he felt his master''s strength increase, interrupting him! The Inheriting Shadow Sword and the Seven Star Sword Set flew out from the Green Blade Sword Small World, forming the Extinguish Immortal Sword Array above Lu Yang''s head. Daoist Buyu was on alert. He had heard that this was Xiao Zhi''s war trophy from Emperor Wu Yao of Yu. Xiao Zhi also said that this Extinguish Immortal Sword Array could be traced back to the Kirin Immortal! Which indicated the immense power of this Sword Array! Underneath the Extinguish Immortal Sword Array, Lu Yang felt his body beyond control, and with a thump, he knelt to the ground, his posture exceedingly proper. Disciple is indeed not as good as his master Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate! Daoist Buyu bellowed, his sword''s edge blazed brilliantly like a rainbow, piercing and cold as ice, pointing straight to the sky. The Extinguish Immortal Sword Array collapsed, and Lu Yang plummeted to the ground like a meteor shower, creating an abyss as deep as could be. Daoist Buyu spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, propped himself up with one hand on the ground, and clutched his chest with the other, trembling like chaff in the wind. Although ''Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate'' is your master''s ultimate move, it comes with a great cost. Your master no longer has the strength to Along with a dragon''s roar, the ground trembled. Utilizing Earth Shrinking, Lu Yang appeared beneath Daoist Buyu''s feet. Sword Qi transformed into a dragon, taking Daoist Buyu soaring into the sky. Daoist Buyu''s body shook, shattering the dragon-shaped Sword Qi, and he returned to the ground. Both understood that admitting defeat directly was impossible, always interrupted by the other. Only by defeating the opponent and rendering them speechless could they concede defeat. If that''s the case, then there was a straightforward solution. Let us settle it with one move! That is exactly my intention! Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate! Immortal Sword Technique! The two gathered their strength, their auras peaking simultaneously, unleashing their strongest sword skills! The way of the sword was resplendent, turning the dark night as bright as day. The entire Seek Dao Sect could feel the clash of the two Sword Qis! The space vibrated, and dust filled the air. Lu Yang was overpowered by Daoist Buyu, sent flying backward, as if he had lost all his strength, crashing through two mountains and embedding into the cliffside of a third. Seeing Lu Yang motionless, Daoist Buyu flew over with smug assurance to show off. Good disciple, in the end, you are not quite Daoist Buyu was about to admit defeat when his expression suddenly changed dramatically. The aura of Lu Yang, stuck on the cliff face, was rapidly fading! What''s happened to you? Lu Yang, with his last dying breath, raised his hand, trying to reach for Daoist Buyu, but he was too weak to muster any strength. Master will always be Master Disciple''s skills are inferior dying without regrets Speechless Daoist frantically infused spiritual essence into Lu Yang''s body, but it flowed away just as quickly, like air leaking from a balloon. Those who were watching the battle while eating hurried over to check the situation, and upon seeing this scene, they all fell silent. Xiao Zhi, save him quickly! Speechless Daoist urged anxiously. Yun Zhi could only shake her head helplessly; even she was powerless to reverse such a situation. Fairy Eternity flew out from Lu Yang''s body, lying on his chest and wailing bitterly. Little Yang, why did you just die like thisC It''s all because I failed to protect you! How can I live without you! Her crying was like raindrops on pear blossoms, her tearful eyes misty, touching the hearts of those who heard. The place fell deathly silent, save for Fairy Eternity''s sobbing. Master and disciple fought over the position of Sect Leader, resulting in Speechless Daoist striking down his own disciple; power struggles, infighting among comrades, a tragedy of the mortal worldCnothing could be more sorrowful. Right, I can give you the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit! no need for that. Lu Yang used his last bit of energy to prevent Fairy Eternity from reviving him, his words intermittent, Master before your disciple dies I have no other wishes just hoping you will be a good Sect Leader leading our Sect to glory Eldest Senior Sister is very tired Don''t let her continue as Acting Sect Leader Okay, okay, I promise, Master promises you everything! Speechless Daoist, holding Lu Yang''s gradually cooling hand, said hastily. Hearing this, Lu Yang seemed to have settled a weighty matter in his mind; his body was cold, his wrist limp and drooping, and he passed away with a smile. His breath had ceased, clearly, he was dead. Speechless Daoist remained silent. Wait, that''s not right, if Master has agreed then there''s no need for me to feign death. Lu Yang, following the mood of the moment, pretended to be dead, but halfway through, he realized something was amiss. If Master already won, what was there to pretend about? He''s playing possum?! Speechless Daoist quickly pressed Lu Yang back down. Your last wish, as your Master, I will fulfill it all, so rest in peace, my good disciple. Lu Yang resisted Speechless Daoist''s hand and sat up; Speechless Daoist could not keep him down: I really am still alive. The two looked at each other, Speechless Daoist asked uncertainly, Pretending to be dead? Pretending to be dead. They were silent once more, then they heard Speechless Daoist draw his sword to strike: Clever boy, you dare to deceive me! Lu Yang rolled over, dodging the lethal sword: Master, it was you who taught me to use wit and bravery in battle! I certainly did not teach you to use them against me! I''ll chop you, you unfilial disciple! Law of Heaven! Lu Yang turned into a being of spiritual energy, causing Speechless Daoist''s sword to miss its mark. Stop dodging! Stop chopping! The two chased each other around the crowd, both of them exhausted after a long scuffle. Finally, they calmed down. Speechless Daoist stopped and pointed at Lu Yang, laughing heartily: Good, you''re something, boy, even more unprincipled than me! I''m saying you don''t need my teaching! Even if I tried, I couldn''t have turned you into this. Well then, as we agreed before, I will remain the Sect Leader! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Master laughing, Lu Yang also couldn''t help but burst out laughing; the laughter of master and disciple echoed through the mountains. Then I''ll leave the Sect affairs all to you, Master, Yun Zhi said, standing to the side. Speechless Daoist suddenly couldn''t laugh anymore. Chapter 1210 Chapter 1210: Chapter 1209: The Status of the Master Through the Pupil''s Prestige Chapter 1210: Chapter 1209: The Status of the Master Through the Pupil''s Prestige Lu Yang was resurrected, Yun Zhi retired, and Daoist Buyu once again took control of Seek Dao Sect with great power, much to everyone''s joy. Under the moonlight, everyone continued to dine, toasting and laughing together, yet only Daoist Buyu remained downcast. Among the four disciples, only Ye Zijin, who had spent days and nights with Daoist Buyu, was the most filial and comfortingly said, sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master, today is a day of reunion for our Sky Gate Mountain, please smile a bit more. Tomorrow, when you become Sect Leader, you might not be able to smile at all. Daoist Buyu: You have already surpassed me. I originally intended to impart Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate to Xiao Yang as a congratulatory gift for his ascending to Sect Leader, but it seems now that it won''t be necessary. Just now, Lu Yang''s feigned death had given Daoist Buyu quite a scare, and upon recalling the exchange of moves during their clash, as well as the power of the Immortal Sword Technique, Daoist Buyu faintly felt that the Immortal Sword Technique was a sword skill even more formidable than Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate. Since Xiao Yang already had his unique sword technique, there was no need to learn his moves. For sword cultivators, focus is of utmost importance; biting off more than one can chew is unwise. Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate is not easy to master and Xiao Yang shouldn''t waste a year and a half to learn it. The news of Daoist Buyu regaining great power spread throughout the entire Seek Dao Sect, leaving everyone immensely shocked. Who is Daoist Buyu? Of course, this was a rarity, comparable to those like the initial Lu Yang, who knew little about the Cultivation World and had never heard of the famous Daoist Buyu. What, you mean our Seek Dao Sect actually has a Sect Leader? What, isn''t the Sect Leader called Eldest Senior Sister? Are you dumb? If she''s called Eldest Senior Sister, could she be the Sect Leader? I always thought calling Yun Zhi Eldest Senior Sister meant that she was the eldest amongst the elders'' generation, and it just became a habit passed down to our generation. So, she''s actually from ours? Quiet! You shouldn''t speak carelessly, making it sound like Eldest Senior Sister is over two thousand years old! Occasionally descending the mountain, Lu Yang heard the discussions of the junior brothers and sisters and sighed at how young they were. He remembered the times when he was just as ignorant of danger until Eldest Senior Sister threw him to the border, where he quickly learned to behave. Speaking of which, there was never an official statement regarding the relationship between Eldest Senior Sister and the position of Sect Leader. Lu Yang recalled his experiences since joining Seek Dao Sect. The matter of Eldest Senior Sister acting as the Sect Leader was always passed down by word of mouth, so it was no wonder the new disciples were unaware of the facts. Daoist Buyu looked at the congratulatory letters fluttering in like snowflakes, feeling quite angry. Did you all have Zijin write these congratulatory letters? They all sound so sarcastic! What consoled Daoist Buyu was that there were also a few letters that were sincerely meant. Such as those from Demon City, from Western Paradise Temple, from the East Sea Dragon Clan. The only problem was that they began their messages differently from others, all uniformly starting with: Lu Yang, his master, and so on This must be what people mean by ''the disciple''s honor reflects upon the master.'' Outside Seek Dao Sect, several Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators gathered to discuss heatedly, their indignation causing them to slap their thighs in frustration. Didn''t Old Buyu just tell us he was going to visit Lu Yang? How has he become the Sect Leader now? Damn it, we''ve been tricked by that old sly fox! Always so treacherous and cunning! I knew we couldn''t believe a word that old thief said! After much discussion, they reluctantly came to a conclusion that there was nothing they could do, they couldn''t very well squat at the gates of Seek Dao Sect waiting for Old Buyu, who might not come out for a whole year and a half. At the top floor of Scripture Pavilion, the minimum requirement to access this level was to be in the Body Integration Realm. Now that Lu Yang had surpassed this requirement, he easily entered the highest floor. As Lu Yang walked on the top floor, any scripture he casually picked from the shelves was at least of the Body Integration Realm, even the Transcendance Tribulation Stage techniques were not in short supply. In order to compose the Mind Seeing Method, Tribulation Crossing Chapter, these references were indispensable. But why do these techniques look so ancient? Lu Yang noticed that some techniques were noticeably different in color from the rest, extremely old, it was unclear how long they had been there. Ah, I see, these techniques were provided by the prisoners of Captive Peak. Lu Yang realized, with each capture of a prisoner from Captive Peak, a treasure location was obtained, where these prisoners had collected these techniques. Considering there were more than a hundred prisoners from the Body Integration Realm, it was clear that these old techniques had been acquired from them. Presumably, Elder Brother Dai had led people to scour these treasure locations, keeping the valuable Heaven and Earth Treasures in the treasury of Sky Gate Mountain and placing the techniques on the top floor of Scripture Pavilion. Previously, Lu Yang did not have the privilege to access the top floor, unaware of these matters; now seeing them, he figured it out quite simply. Mountain and Sea Immortal Technique, Sealing God Technique? Two techniques were particularly conspicuous, their names indicating they were anything but ordinary. With Lu Yang''s level of insight, he wasn''t fully capable of comprehending the mysteries of Immortal Level Techniques, but he could grasp the general idea. Are these Guan Shanhai and The Controller''s techniques? The two of them sure gave a thorough account, Lu Yang chuckled. These two''s techniques, if released into the world, would cause untold chaos, for they directly pointed towards becoming an Immortal, and with careful study, one could find the opportunity to form an outline of Dao Fruit. Of course, whether one could condense an outline of Dao Fruit depended on one''s comprehension. One embodies the universe within the heart, evolving the world and the other uses the Power of Faith to seal the gods and become the source of belief, both quite imaginative. Fairy Eternity marveled, finding the approaches of these two techniques unique, never having appeared even in Ancient Times. Although Guan Shanhai and The Controller were prisoners, they were also Immortals, protagonists who had dominated their respective eras for a hundred thousand years. Those who cultivated to Immortal status were without exception geniuses, each with their own unique skills. Their luck was just poor, having encountered Yun Zhi. Hearing Little Yang mutter as he scrutinized the techniques, Fairy Eternity was quite astonished, Isn''t it because their fates weren''t as strong as yours, and you imprisoned them in Captive Peak? Lu Yang could only roughly understand Immortal Level techniques, but he could leisurely read Tribulation-Passing Level techniques and comprehend them with ease. Something other Transcendance Stage cultivators could not accomplish, not even Daoist Buyu. Lu Yang''s level of insight had already surpassed that of the Transcendance Stage. If insight had a level, Lu Yang''s would be of the Half-Immortal level. These techniques can only serve as reference, yet they''re still not enough, Lu Yang put down a technique left by Blood Demon Venerable, shaking his head slightly, feeling something was missing. That''s right, these techniques only discuss the methods of cultivation at the Transcendance Stage, but there''s nothing about the outline of Dao Fruit. Half-Immortal techniques were also available; if Lu Yang wished, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and others would also be willing to share their respective techniques with him. But intuition told Lu Yang that none of these were what he needed. He had a vague sense that he had grasped a shred of inspiration regarding the outline of Dao Fruit, yet couldn''t quite articulate what it was. Does it have something to do with my cultivation technique? What''s this ''Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate''? My master''s ultimate move? Perfect for a change of pace and some relaxation. Lu Yang set aside his concerns about cultivation techniques and eagerly began to learn. Five days later, Lu Yang returned Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate to its original place. I''ve learned it. Chapter 1211 Chapter 1211: Chapter 1210 Qilin''er Chapter 1211: Chapter 1210 Qilin''er After relaxing from mastering the Sword Opens Heaven''s Gate, Lu Yang continued to study cultivation techniques. The matter of cultivation techniques was related to his future path in cultivating, so, even though Eldest Senior Sister helped him revise the techniques to guarantee a base level, Lu Yang dared not slack off. Months passed by, during which Lu Yang had stayed in the Scripture Pavilion and had never left the top floor. He had memorized all the techniques on the top floor and had analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of others'' techniques. Guan Shanhai''s ''Mountain and Sea Immortal Technique'' can evolve the heaven and earth, The Controller''s ''Sealing God Technique'' can become the source of faith; whether it''s an immortal level technique or a tribulation crossing level technique, each inherently possesses a significant effect. The sole effect of the ''Mind Seeing Method'' is to persist on one''s true self, to see one''s nature clearly Fairy, could the condition to condense the Eternity Dao Fruit be to persist in true self and to see one''s nature clearly? Recalling Sister Mengmeng and the Fairy''s behavior, Lu Yang could easily identify a common trait between them. Have you always said I could condense the Eternity Dao Fruit because of this reason? Floating around Lu Yang, Immortal Fairy chuckled upon hearing his words: Indeed, it''s one of the reasons. The most fundamental condition for the Eternity Dao Fruit is that the heart must remain immortal, unaffected by the passage of years, without major personality changes or deviating from one''s original intention. Are there many such people? Lu Yang could not recall seeing anyone like that. Yawning, Immortal Fairy continued: There are many, it''s just that you have cultivated too quickly and never had the chance to meet such people. In ancient times, Immortal here had seen countless such people, living longer and pursuing power, becoming less and less human. You don''t have to worry about this when cultivating the Clear Mind Technique. Lu Yang suddenly understood; Eldest Senior Sister initially made him cultivate the Clear Mind Technique likely for this purpose. Understanding the true meaning of the Clear Mind Technique, Lu Yang had new ideas for continuing the Tribulation Crossing Chapter. Eldest Senior Sister, this is the new technique I''ve written. Lu Yang took out the recently written technique, his months of accumulation and enlightenment all focused within this text. Remembering the times when he had shown his techniques to Eldest Senior Sister, Lu Yang felt nervous, neither able to sit nor stand, fearing Eldest Senior Sister might say it was insufficient. It was not until he noticed Eldest Senior Sister''s slight smile that his heart trembled. Well written. Eldest Senior Sister, has my technique passed? Yun Zhi did not directly answer his question but returned the technique to Lu Yang: Since you reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, each thing you do may become an opportunity to form an outline of your Dao Fruit; and your technique is particularly significant for the Dao Fruit Outline. If I intervene too much, it might actually harm you; after the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you must ultimately rely on yourself Hearing Eldest Senior Sister say this, Lu Yang did not feel overjoyed but felt a melancholic sense of loss. The path Eldest Senior Sister had laid out for him ended here; he could grow without her protection, which also meant that she would no longer provide help in his future cultivation. BoomC A sudden clap of thunder interrupted Lu Yang''s sadness. Is someone going to Pass Tribulation? Following the sound of the thunder, Lu Yang saw it originated from Old Meng''s location. That''s right, it''s time for Old Meng to break through. With the lifting of the Sun seal and the restoration of the Sun and Lunar Power to the standards of the Ancient Times, Meng Jingzhou''s opportunities came one after another, surpassing the hardships of living. Before Lu Yang had entered the Scripture Pavilion, he heard Old Meng had gone somewhere to experience the mortal trials. Since it drew the thunder, it seemed the trials were highly successful. Thunder, manifesting the might of heaven, repeatedly struck, and Meng Jingzhou''s figure appeared as tiny as an insect before the thunder, his body lacerated yet resiliently persevering. It''s strange, why does Old Meng have only eighty-one thunders? Lu Yang thought about himself facing one hundred sixty-two thunders; Old Meng should also have drawn at least one hundred sixty thunders. Could it really be that Senior Yingtian Immortal is targeting me? Like Meng Jingzhou''s tribulation, the Seek Dao Sect''s disciples also kept their eyes on Meng Jingzhou on the mountaintop. Thunder Tribulation and Heart Tribulation had ended, and heavenly nectar descended to nourish Meng Jingzhou''s body. Meng Jingzhou clenched his fist slightly, feeling the explosive power within his body, and he let out an excited long howl. He had reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage as well. Once he condensed the Dao Fruit Outline and then the complete Dao Fruit to become an immortal, he would be liberated! Becoming an immortal was within reach, how could he not be excited! Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hahaha, excellent, excellent, the Meng Family has a successor! Before anyone could celebrate, Meng Junzi unexpectedly showed up at Seek Dao Sect. As the most outstanding talent of the Meng Family, Meng Jingzhou''s crucial event of Transcendance could not be missed by Meng Junzi. Lu Yang noticed that Eldest Senior Sister''s expression was calm, not surprised by Meng Junzi''s arrival; he thought that Meng Junzi''s visit to Seek Dao Sect must have been informed to Eldest Senior Sister in advance. Great Ancestor. Meng Jingzhou got dressed before paying his respects. Eighty-one bolts of Thunder Tribulation would reduce any material to ashes. Truly worthy of being our Meng Family''s Qilin''er! Meng Junzi had never been as happy as he was today. No, defeating Jiang Pingan before the founding of the nation was equally thrilling. Great Ancestor, calling me Qilin''er, isn''t it a bit Meng Jingzhou carefully said, although Qilin''er sounded complimentary, it seemed that in the heavens and earth there was only one Qilin, the Qilin Immortal. Wouldn''t that make him the son of the Qilin Immortal? That''s also true, never mind, it''s not important. Let me take you to meet a few old friends. Meng Junzi, without further ado, dragged Meng Jingzhou along and headed straight for the Imperial City. Recently, the Great Xia Royal Family had received invigorating news; the reclusive great ancestor Jiang Pingan had once again emerged to teach the princes and princesses cultivation. Emperor Xia decisively sold his childrenChaving the great ancestor personally coach them in cultivation was a privilege to be enjoyed by his descendants. The princes and princesses toiled and sweated profusely, enduring bitter hardships. Jiang Pingan, carrying a hoe, pointed out their improper movements strictly. Meng Junzi barged into the Imperial Palace with Meng Jingzhou: Oh my, Old Jiang, you can''t teach like this. Look at Jingzhou, this boy. I barely intervened, and he accidentally reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Meng Junzi patted Meng Jingzhou''s back: Come on, call him Grandpa. Hello, Grandpa Jiang. Meng Jingzhou obediently greeted, clearly a well-mannered child from another family. Jiang Pingan''s eye twitched, wishing he could swing his hoe at them. Old Jiang, the kid is calling you Grandpa, you have to give a meeting gift, right? I won''t ask for much, just any Immortal Artifact will do. I think that Taishang Sword of yours looks pretty good. Get lost! Meng Junzi left the Imperial Palace, satisfied, and continued to take Meng Jingzhou to meet old friends. The grandfather and grandson duo toured three of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Only then did Meng Jingzhou realize that the original founders of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the five Semi-Immortals, were still alive. Meng Junzi, thinking of his old friends'' envious and jealous looks, felt as refreshed as if he had drunk a bucket of iced sour plum juice during the height of summer. Jingzhou, if you have any wishes, just mention them. Your great ancestor will fulfill them! Meng Jingzhou joyfully said, Great Ancestor, my good brother Lu Yang is backed by Eldest Senior Sister and feels more confident when he goes out. Can you become stronger than Eldest Senior Sister? That way, I''d feel confident too. What did you just say? Can you become stronger than Eldest Senior Sister? The sentence before that. My good brother Lu Yang is backed by Eldest Senior Sister. And before that. Great Ancestor. I am not your Great Ancestor, from today onwards you are Qilin''er. Chapter 1212 Chapter 1212: Chapter 1211: Daoist, Dare You Battle With Me? Chapter 1212: Chapter 1211: Daoist, Dare You Battle With Me? No no no, great ancestor, I want to change my wish, Meng Jingzhou quickly admitted his fault. Meng Junzi quickly let Meng Jingzhou recognize his lineage, Change to what wish? I wish to defeat Lu Yang! Meng Junzi shook his head, To defeat an opponent of the same level, how can you rely on someone else''s power? You must truly have the ability to defeat him by yourself. Meng Jingzhou said with a bitter face, Great ancestor, I naturally wouldn''t fear Old Lu in a same-level fight, but the problem is that he has a secret technique that can temporarily boost him to the peak of Pass Tribulation. When he fights me without using this kind of technique, it would mean he didn''t give his all, and my victory wouldn''t be honorable. However, if he does use this technique, I won''t be able to beat him! Oh, there''s such a secret technique? Meng Junzi understood the concerns of his descendant, truly worthy of being the Junior Brother trained by Yun Zhi, indeed remarkable. It''s alright, your ancestor can lend you a portion of my strength with the Borrowing Dao Fruit, making you too reach the peak of Pass Tribulation. Meng Jingzhou was overjoyed beyond expectation, never realizing that the Borrowing Dao Fruit had such a wonderful use. Although Lu Yang has Eldest Senior Sister and Yun Zhi supporting him from behind, and others like Qinghe, Yun Mengmeng, and Sha Meless, a bunch of Semi-Immortals, Meng Jingzhou, thinking of having an Immortal ancestor as his support, felt a little more confident than before. The grandparent and grandchild duo arrived at Sky Gate Mountain, Daoist Yun Zhi, we''ve come to disturb you. What brings the elder here? Just a small matter. It''s just that this boy Jingzhou has just made a breakthrough to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and it''s the right time for him to practice. It so happens that Little Lu also made a breakthrough not long ago, and it would be good for the two of them to have a contest. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That sounds good. Yun Zhi always encouraged Lu Yang to fight more, to enhance his combat experience and promote growth. Yun Zhi called over Lu Yang, who was still confused upon seeing Meng Junzi and Meng Jingzhou. Previously, watching Meng Junzi''s momentum, it seemed he was set to show off Old Meng far and wide. How did this showing off reach their Seek Dao Sect? After listening to Eldest Senior Sister''s words, Lu Yang finally understoodCit turns out Old Meng felt confident again. Let''s fight then, am I afraid of him? It wasn''t Lu Yang bragging. At the Pass Tribulation Stage, he feared no one now. The group once again headed deep into the Seek Dao Sect. With the vastness of the sect and sparse population, they walked deeper, finding any place would likely be an uninhabited area, and a small chance a Secret Realm. Seek Dao Sect''s history of a hundred and twenty thousand years had accumulated not a few Secret Realms, all of which could be used to train disciples, some even used as a test to join the sect. To others, passing these Secret Realms wouldn''t be easy, but for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, it was a breeze. Since they could not provide the intended training effect, Yun Zhi had never let either of them enter these realms. Lu Yang and the others randomly selected a deserted area to be the battleground. Lu Yang took off his wide coat and warmed up his wrists and ankles. He needed to hold back when fighting other Pass Tribulation fighters, but there was no need to be so considerate with his own people. Meng Jingzhou was even more confident than Lu Yang, Old Lu, go all out against me, use whatever moves you''ve got! Oh, any move works. Then how about I use the Imitation Fist? That works too! This time it was Lu Yang who was surprisedCit seemed Old Meng felt he had a way to deal with him. This is your own words; don''t regret it later. No regrets, come on! Since Old Meng was so relaxed, Lu Yang didn''t hold back either. As the fight started, he soared up in realm, reaching the peak of Pass Tribulation with the help of Imitation Fist. To Lu Yang''s surprise, Old Meng used the Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image. The Dharma Image was grand and imposing; with a single stomp it could shatter a mountain, and the Green Peak Sword could only leave a shallow mark on it. The recently advanced Meng Jingzhou definitely couldn''t have done this! It seems you really do have a way to boost your realm. Lu Yang noticed Meng Junzi, who was watching the fight, and recalling Meng Junzi''s Borrowing Dao Fruit, he guessed the answer. Meng Jingzhou grinned, Old Lu, didn''t you have your meal? You can''t even break through my Dharma Image! Originally, Lu Yang was worried about not using too much force to avoid giving Old Meng a psychological shadow, but seeing that Old Meng truly had the ability, there was no need to hold back. Law of Heaven and Earth! Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! Universe within the Sleeve! Lu Yang, in one breath, cast three Great Divine Skills, transforming himself into a giant reaching the heavens and standing upon the earth. The giant, clutching the Green Peak Sword, struck at the Dharma Aspect. The Dharma Aspect, with three heads and six arms, locked the Green Peak Sword tightly with all six palms. Lu Yang, like a rabbit, aimed a kick at the belly of the Dharma Aspect. The two battled fiercely, their fight so intense that, had it taken place in ancient times, the mere shockwaves could have flattened countless stars. Seeing his junior''s outstanding performance, Meng Junzi couldn''t help but smile. Daoist Yun Zhi, I''m lending Meng Jingzhou a bit of power, that doesn''t count as cheating, right? Meng Junzi was overjoyed inside; although he couldn''t defeat Yun Zhi, watching his junior defeat Yun Zhi''s cultivated Junior Brother would count as a victory for him. Naturally, it doesn''t count. Yun Zhi remained expressionless. Old Lu, that''s all you''ve got? Not impressive at all. Haven''t I told you not to be polite and to use all your strength? Meng Jingzhou laughed triumphantly, the sensation of being steadily at the peak of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was just too exhilarating. Hearing this, Lu Yang revealed a meaningful smile, putting Meng Jingzhou on alert. Is he about to use the Immortal Sword Technique? No matter, I have the ''I Am the Only One Fist'' to counter it. The giant Lu Yang radiated rays of white light, and the leakage of power caused Meng Jingzhou''s expression to drastically change, making him curse out loud. Old Lu, you bastard BoomC Lu Yang self-destructed, directly blasting the Dharma Aspect to pieces and sending Meng Jingzhou flying quite a distance. Lu Yang reconstituted his body and rode the shockwave of the self-detonation toward Meng Jingzhou, followed by yet another deafening self-explosion. The sound surpassed any Thunder Tribulation. Witnessing this, Meng Junzi coughed continuously, what in the world kind of move was that! Meng Jingzhou lay on the ground, eyes devoid of life. Lu Yang landed and crouched by the edge of the crater, concerned for the good brother lying at the center of the crater: Old Meng, are you alright? I was holding back. Old Lu, you bastard, you should''ve said earlier your Tofu Venerable Celestial Form could borrow the power of the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Why didn''t I see you use this trick when you fought with Yang Kongdong in the Extreme Northern Lands! Lu Yang scratched the back of his head: Directly using the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit makes winning too easy. I wanted to practice a bit during that fight, so I didn''t use it. And why didn''t you practice when fighting me! Meng Jingzhou roared angrily. Stop barking; it was you who told me to go all out. Rushing over, Meng Junzi looked at Lu Yang with incredulity: Semi-Immortal? Those two self-detonations had surpassed the realm of magic skills and Divine Abilities; they could only be the methods of the Dao Fruit Outline. Hehe, how about that, Little Yang is impressive, huh? Seeing Little Yang finally willing to use the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit made Fairy Eternity extremely happy. Immortal? Meng Junzi realized he couldn''t see through Fairy Eternity; she must certainly be an Immortal. I presume Daoist friend is Little Lu''s Protector, and since I''ve promised Jingzhou to help him defeat Little Lu. Now that it''s come to this and Jingzhou can''t continue to fight, I will have to take his place! Do you dare to fight me? Fairy Eternity quickly coughed twice, pretending to be very weak: That''s not possible, as an Immortal, I was heavily wounded in the fight to defeat Ashy Bean, and I can''t move my hands. Who''s Ashy Bean? Meng Junzi wondered, never hearing of an Immortal by that name. At that moment, Yun Zhi arrived, explaining on behalf of Fairy Eternity: That''s the person who beat you half-dead in Buddha Country. Seeing Yun Zhi, Fairy Eternity suddenly had an idea: Oh, that''s right, I currently lack a physical body, but I can borrow Miss Yun''s body to fight you. Meng Junzi narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, revealing a highly dangerous look, and demanded in a deep voice, Daoist friend, would you dare to repeat what I''ve just said? Of course, that couldn''t scare Fairy Eternity; she recalled Meng Junzi''s recent words: Do you dare to fight me? I do not dare! Chapter 1213 Chapter 1213: Chapter 1212: Are You the Immortal or Am I the Immortal? Chapter 1213: Chapter 1212: Are You the Immortal or Am I the Immortal? Just kidding, Meng Junzi isn''t stupid. The opponent was obviously ridiculously strong; how could he be headstrong enough to fight them? Who cares if they''re an Immortal? Immortals are still human, and humans would recognize when they''re outmatched. It''s only natural. As for Jingzhou, this child, I, the old ancestor, am powerless. I apologize, you might as well become Qilin''er. Lu Yang, with a playful grin, dug Meng Jingzhou out of a pit, and seeing that Old Meng kept giving him resentful looks, Lu Yang felt a bit embarrassed. Come on, if you can''t win, just admit it. Do you know what I was doing before you found me? What could you possibly have been doing? Meng Jingzhou asked irritably. Actually, just a moment ago, Meng Junzi could have lent the Borrowing Dao Fruit Embryo to Meng Jingzhou, but the problem was that Meng Jingzhou wouldn''t know how to use it. I was about to add a special edition of the Cultivation Monthly, mainly to report on you reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Excited by the news, Meng Jingzhou gripped Lu Yang''s wrist like a tiger''s claw, not even feeling the pain from the earlier blast anymore: Good brother! Lu Yang grimaced in pain, having already released his Imitation Fist, the sudden grip from Old Meng was terribly painful. It''s perfect timing. I noticed that the citizens quite like the newspaper, and I was considering whether to change the Cultivation Monthly to the Cultivation Weekly. Previously, the Cultivation Monthly reported major events in the Cultivation World, but Lu Yang noticed that people also enjoyed the smaller bits of information, such as the establishment of a new Third Grade small sect, alliances or feuds between two sects, and results of major cultivation contests held by different states. Such fresh news happened every day, enough to fill a weekly. Moreover, frequently small sects would contact Lu Yang, hoping to advertise their recruitment of disciples in the newspaper, but due to space issues, it was often impossible to fulfill their requests. Guan Shanhai and The Controller, both full of fighting spirit, secretly competed with each other, but there was no lack of effort on their part. This idea is pretty good. During my recent mortal world experience, I also noticed this issue; a monthly newspaper isn''t quite sufficient for the people. To achieve his recent breakthrough, Meng Jingzhou underwent another Red Dust Mortality, which eventually allowed him to successfully enter the Void Refinement Stage. Interrupting their conversation, Meng Junzi said seriously, Jingzhou, now that you''ve successfully stepped into the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, it''s time for me, your old ancestor, to tell you about the knowledge of condensing the Dao Fruit Outline. Condensing the Dao Fruit Outline and becoming a Semi-Immortal should not be difficult with your talent, even an Immortal has a great probability. Meng Jingzhou cautiously raised his hand, Old ancestor, about the knowledge of condensing the Dao Fruit Outline, may I listen to Immortal Fairy Eternity explain it? Immortal Fairy Eternity? Meng Junzi raised his eyebrows; apparently, the Immortal within Lu Yang was called Immortal Fairy Eternity. Although I am unaware of her identity, given that she hasn''t been seen for three hundred thousand years, she must be an Immortal from the Ancient Times. But don''t assume that the older the Immortal, the stronger they are. Whatever her identity, when it comes to the Dao Fruit, she won''t know as much as I do. Meng Junzi knew that his combat power wasn''t the strongest among the Immortals, with Daoist Yun Zhi and Ashy Bean definitely ranking ahead of him. But he dared to say his understanding of the Dao Fruit was unprecedented. Meng Jingzhou felt it would still be better to listen to Immortal Fairy Eternity teach, quietly advocating his point: But she was the one who created the concept of the Dao Fruit. Meng Junzi: The identity of the opponent was a bit scary. But no matter, why shouldn''t the modern be as competent as the ancient? Your old ancestor has an extraordinary understanding of the Dao Fruit; others'' Dao Fruits possess the Forgetfulness Attribute, but your old ancestor took a different path, condensing a Dao Fruit that does not have the Forgetfulness Attribute, as far as I know, no one else has ever condensed such a Dao Fruit. But her Dao Fruit doesn''t have the Forgetfulness Attribute, Meng Jingzhou continued in a low voice. Meng Junzi silently turned around to face Fairy Eternity. Would you trouble Daoist to explain to this junior how to condense Dao Fruit? At this point, Meng Junzi paused and added, And if possible, could I listen in as well? Such a painstaking task of surpassing the ancients should be left to Daoist Yun Zhi; he wouldn''t bother. Fairy, could you explain it to Old Meng? Lu Yang also asked. Of course. Fairy Eternity had never hidden the method of condensing Dao Fruits; otherwise, there wouldn''t have been so many Semi-Immortals in Ancient Times. Seeing this, Yun Zhi thoughtfully brought out the Emperor''s Chair, one for each, to listen to Fairy Eternity''s lecture. Fairy Eternity was discussing content that Lu Yang had heard more than once, now merely accompanying Old Meng to listen again. Meng Jingzhou didn''t find the theory of Dao Fruits surprising since Old Lu occasionally shared his knowledge of Dao Fruits, pretending to be learned. However, Meng Junzi was different; it was his first time hearing that Dao Fruits were deduced this way, the first time learning that Dao Fruits could be categorized into Causality-Tainting and Causality-Severing types, and that beyond Dao Fruits lay Omniscience and Transcendence Meng Junzi couldn''t help but feel amazed; this trip to the Seek Dao Sect hadn''t been in vain. Jingzhou was worth taking a twice political hit for, as this was an immense opportunity, clearly pointing out his future path. He glanced out of the corner of his eye, noticing Meng Jingzhou''s lack of focus and felt a bit annoyed, transmitting a message: Aren''t you going to pay attention? This knowledge is greatly beneficial to you! Ah? Don''t you already know this knowledge, ancestor? Meng Junzi: Seriously, are you the Immortal or am I the Immortal? Although it was a brief lesson, for Meng Junzi, it held profound significance, making him wonder if this was the vision of the founder of Dao Fruits, truly extraordinary; he struggled for a hundred thousand years and couldn''t grasp what was directly pointed out today. Daoist Immortal, how exactly does one walk the path of Transcendence? Meng Junzi couldn''t help asking and regretted it immediately. Such a question touched upon the fundamental essence of Dao Fruits; he had just met Fairy Eternity, how could he ask such a foundational question. Of course, it''s, uh, how does it go again? Though he did not receive an answer, Meng Junzi wasn''t disappointed; today''s gains far exceeded his expectations, and he dared not wish for more. Daoist Immortal, Daoist Yun Zhi, I''ll take my leave now. Meng Junzi saluted with his hands and once he left the Seek Dao Sect, he couldn''t hold back his speed and immediately flew back to Imperial City. He would go into seclusion to cultivate, possibly deepening his understanding of Dao Fruits. In the following days, Meng Jingzhou peacefully went into closed-door cultivation, and Lu Yang began to report about Old Meng, printing a newspaper and setting up a Cultivation Weekly Plan. As for the specific implementation staff for the Cultivation Weekly Plan, Lu Yang posted it as a task in the Task Hall, and naturally, Junior Brothers and Sisters would take it on. It''s good to have a high realm; think of how I used to struggle to complete tasks, never having posted tasks before. Lu Yang felt something was off about his words after saying them. It seemed like he had only completed tasks twice, the first time capturing a parrot, the second time fighting a Tiger Demon. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ten days later, Lu Yang received a letter. A letter sent by Man Gu? Lu Yang casually opened the letter; since Man Gu had become the Top Scorer and the County Magistrate, the two had corresponded frequently. Probably discussing some minor affairs of the town, Lu Yang thought. Ghosts in the city? Chapter 1214 Chapter 1214: Chapter 1123 County Magistrate Man Gu Chapter 1214: Chapter 1123 County Magistrate Man Gu Man Gu''s letter was lengthy, filled with all sorts of references that should not have been referenced, and ended with superfluous classical embellishments. Stripping away the frivolous content, Lu Yang condensed the message. It roughly meant the town''s haunted troubles can''t be resolved, Senior Brother, save me. Lu Yang found it quite preposterous. Man Gu was a formidable Void Refinement cultivator, how could he be unable to deal with a mere haunting Oh, right, Void Refinement. Indeed, he couldn''t handle it. Old Meng, Junior Brother Man sent me a letter saying their town''s troubled by ghosts, said Lu Yang as he sought the specter-banishing expert. Ten days had passed since Meng Jingzhou''s explosive encounter, and he had just consolidated his realm after emerging from seclusion. Did you get one too? Meng Jingzhou also had a copy of the letter from Man Gu. Upon comparing the dates on their letters, they figured out what had happened: Man Gu first sent a letter to Meng Jingzhou, but it arrived while Meng Jingzhou was in seclusion, so he sent another to Lu Yang. However, considering Man Gu still took the time to craft verbose phrases in his letter, it probably wasn''t an urgent matter. What do you think? Meng Jingzhou asked. Lu Yang displayed a profound smile, a habit he had acquired since advancing to the Tribulation Passing Stage, After a stillness comes movement; it''s time to get out and about. That makes sense. Senior Ma Lu Yang initially intended to call for Old Ma but scanned around and didn''t see him. Senior Ma has gone back to his hometown in the East Sea to break through in seclusion, Meng Jingzhou reported, Looks like he''s poised to ascend to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. That''s truly a cause for congratulations, Lu Yang laughed. Senior Ma, as Old Meng''s Protector, had worked hard despite not having to intervene much. They would have to send a congratulatory gift to the Dragon Horse clan to celebrate Senior Ma''s breakthrough. Old Ma''s breakthrough pleased Meng Jingzhou as well: Uncle Ma has even moved onto the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, and here old dad is still stuck at the Body Integration Realm. If dad had run away from home with me back then, he''d be at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage by now! Do you even listen to yourself? Sometimes Old Meng''s thoughts were so lively that Lu Yang felt his own were too rigid. It''s fine without Senior Ma; after all, you are at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage now. Right, with your stage of cultivation, what''s there to fear? They generously complemented each other. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a hearty laugh, the two decided to set out immediately. Considering their notoriety with full-page spreads in newspapers, they had to disguise themselves before stepping out. Man Gu was in charge of Quyi County in Da Xia Huangzhou Zhongshan County. The two raced there at lightning speed, arriving directly at Quyi County. On the way, they accidentally encountered the opening of an ancient battlefield relic. This site was said to be a relic from the Great Qian''s last period when the world vied for supremacy. Although the souls of its warriors were long gone, their indomitable wills remained. The ancient battlefield was scattered with countless opportunities, accessible only to those of virtuous conduct and exceptional talent who could earn approval from the lingering wills and become the masters of the relics. They ventured into the ancient battleground and used the Recording Orb to broadcast the Captive Peak footage, telling the unyielding wills that it didn''t matter whether they were Great Qian Cultivators or Great Yu Cultivators, they should behave themselves and stop the constant conflict. Both The Controller and Guan Shanhai were imprisoned in Captive Peak. The unyielding wills were quickly subdued by the pair, who then took control of the ancient battlefield relic, donated it to the Great Xia Court, and proposed that Gold Core Period Cultivators under the age of twenty-two should be allowed to train at the relic site. They also discovered an Immortal Artifact Fragment within the relic. It was of unknown origin according to the wills but contained the essence of Yin and Yang, which could aid those cultivating the Yin Yang Path. This fragment had once incited a fierce battle among Semi-Immortals over its possession. According to Immortal Fairy Eternity, it was confirmed to be a recording device of Immortal Jiuchong observing the mating of the Golden Crow and the Jade Rabbit. Both were keen to view Immortal Jiuchong''s recordings, but during their dispute, they accidently fell into a ravine below and got lost, so they had to give up. A local Divine Archer, a young hunter renowned in the mountains, shot an arrow through a rabbit. Following the direction of the fletching, he found a delicately crafted fragment with unknown inscriptions next to the rabbit. What is this? He picked up both the rabbit and the fragment, and as the rabbit''s blood accidentally stained the fragment, it shone brightly, projecting a beam of light into the boy''s forehead. The child recited the information contained within the fragment, Extreme Yin Cultivation Method first layer? And there''s the Extreme Yang Cultivation Method, too. Why only the names without content? Could it be because this is a fragment, and we need to find the other pieces to put together the complete cultivation technique? And this Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Visualization is covered by a layer of thin mist. Is it because I''m not a cultivator that I can''t see it? Although the origin of the fragment was unknown, from the names of the cultivation technique and the visualization, it was clear that it was no ordinary item. Look, told you not to grab it, you lost it, didn''t you? Like you didn''t grab it. Both of them were still going on about the incident on the road even after they arrived at Quyi County, although, in truth, they were just looking for an opportunity to bicker. After all, what was lost wasn''t something very important. The Extreme Yin Cultivation Method wasn''t much use to the two of them, only the Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Visualization held some interest. This place seems to be quite well managed by Man Gu, the two commented as they walked along the main street towards the government office. It was daytime, the perfect moment when the County Magistrate would be presiding over the office. The roads were clean and tidy, children were playing around, and the sounds of reading aloud could be heard along with officers patrolling the streets. As they reached the government office, they happened to catch Man Gu holding a court session. Man Gu was tall and broad; his official attire seemed somewhat out of place, especially since he had rolled up his sleeves, revealing his muscular arms. Man Gu sat up straight and imposingly slapped his palm on the table, yelling out for the session to begin. After he finished, he remembered he had forgotten to use the justice wood to bang on the table, but then decided it didn''t make much difference. Two women were holding a child, weeping and wailing. Lu Yang stood among the crowd at the entrance to the county government office and roughly understood what had transpired. One of the women claimed her child had been lost since infancy, and just yesterday, she found another family''s child who greatly resembled her own. She insisted that the child was hers, but the other family refused to agree, declaring the child to be their biological offspring. The dispute continued until it reached Man Gu, who was begged to make a ruling. The Chief Clerk whispered to Man Gu, My lord, you could order someone to beat the child, and the harsher the better. Whichever woman feels the most distressed for the child should be the true mother. Man Gu looked at the Chief Clerk with a strange expression, Does this method really work? Not to mention the child will have to suffer a beating, but even if the child isn''t biologically related to that family, having raised him for several years, they would still feel distressed for him. Then what does my lord suggest? Of course, bloodline verification. Ah? I heard bloodline verification isn''t very accurate. It''s quite accurate, I believe. Man Gu had each woman and the child drop a drop of blood into a bowl, then activated his mana to cause a drop of blood to explode, presenting the information contained within the blood before everyone while concurrently providing an explanation. There are three hundred million unit components within the blood; the arrangement of these components varies, but only among blood relatives is the sequence identical. Three hundred million components? the Chief Clerk stuttered, How can we compare these? Of course, you look with your eyes. Man Gu said matter-of-factly, seriously observing the arrangement of the tiny units, and quickly reached a conclusion. Strange, why do all three of your sequences look almost identical? Oh, I see now; you three are from the same family. Man Gu pointed to one of the families, You''re actually over fifty years old, aren''t you? You appear younger because you''re a cultivator. Have you lost a daughter before? The family nodded repeatedly. Then Man Gu pointed to the other woman, Were you picked up as a child? The woman also nodded. Man Gu banged his gavel and pointed towards the family, Then that settles it, she is your mother. In other words, you''re the child''s mother, and she''s the child''s grandmother. Chapter 1215 Chapter 1215: Chapter 1214: There Are So Many Rules in the Officialdom Chapter 1215: Chapter 1214: There Are So Many Rules in the Officialdom It was evident that under Man Gu''s governance, Quyi County was harmonious and well-run; within moments, he had helped two people find their long-lost mother, a very touching scene. As Man Gu decisively handled the case and returned to the back hall to rest, a voice called out to him. Junior Brother Man. Man Gu turned around and saw two immaculate, peerless experts standing in the back hall, overjoyed, Brother Lu! Brother Meng! Although both had disguised their appearances, their unchanged voices made it easy for Man Gu to recognize them. County Magistrate Man personally attended to the two distinguished guests, serving tea and water and a platter of fruits and snacks. Both elder brothers have ascended to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and I have been so busy with government affairs that I could only write letters to congratulate you, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you here now. After sending a letter to Meng Jingzhou asking for help, Man Gu saw on the newspaper that Meng Jingzhou had advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and then sent a second letter to Lu Yang. Lu Yang was taken aback to find that in the few years since they''d last met, Man Gu''s way of speaking had become pedantic, a complete change from before. It seems like Junior Brother Man is doing quite well as the County Magistrate? That goes without sayingCone moment, no, that''s not how I should say it. How should it go again? Just a second. Saying this, Man Gu pulled out a small notebook from his bosom, its edges curled, showing signs of long-term use. He flipped to the end and read earnestly from the contents of the notebook, Thanks to the concern of both my elder brothers, ever since I''ve become the County Magistrate, I have been working hard and contemplated intensely about the direction of our county''s development Hold on, what are you reading there? Lu Yang couldn''t help but ask. Lu Yang also noticed that the notebook contained the congratulatory words verbatim, identical without a single letter changed. Were you reading out scripted lines? You see, previously my manner of speaking didn''t quite fit that of a Confucian Cultivator. Confucian Cultivators always like to quote the words of the sages, which essentially is reciting lines. So, I thought of this methodCplan the dialogue scenarios in advance, decide what to say, then jot it down and memorize it. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My secretary even advises me to do this, and he often writes my speeches for me. Both Lu Yang and Meng felt that Man Gu had some misunderstandings about Confucian Cultivators, but upon reflection, it seemed he might be on the right track. Meng Jingzhou sighed, Just say what you want to say, don''t memorize it. Well, being a County Magistrate is actually quite toughCthe rules are too many. What do you mean? When I first became the County Magistrate, I went to the county office for a meeting. It was almost over when the County Magistrate said we could openly express any thoughts about Zhongshan County or suggestions for him, and I was planning to speak after my colleagues, but after waiting for a long while, none of them spoke, so I stood up and mentioned a few points. The County Magistrate was quite pleased with me and asked if I wanted to become the County Magistrate right away. I kindly reminded him that I had just become the County Magistrate and couldn''t be promoted to County Magistrate immediately, as it wouldn''t be in line with the regulations. After returning, I mentioned this to the secretary, and he wrote some guidelines on my notebook, telling me I can''t do this. Man Gu showed Lu Yang the notebook, flipping to the first few pages, which were densely packed with all sorts of prohibitions such as, Don''t speak when your superior says you can speak freely, Don''t report your colleagues for drinking after work, When your superior invites you to stay for a meal, don''t actually eat it, and even if you do, don''t say you''re not full, and so on. Why are there so many guidelines? Both Lu Yang were surprised; the secretary seemed to be a real talent, capable of noticing so many details. Oh, it''s because every time I break one, he writes one down for me. That''s why I say the officialdom has too many rules; it''s not as comfortable as being in a Sect. Actually, I''ve been having quite a good time in officialdom, Lu Yang said. Ah? Man Gu was surprised, since when did Elder Brother Lu Yang join the officialdom? You wouldn''t guess, but my current identity is that of a High-Ranking Minister. High-Ranking Minister? Does our Great Xia even have such an official position? Well, Emperor Xia recognizes it. Brother Lu is really amazing. No wonder Elder Brother Lu Yang is incredible; even being a minor county magistrate is so difficult for me, yet he has become a High-Ranking Minister without anyone knowing. This is the difference between people. I clearly have much more to learn. Enough of that, what''s this about a haunting? Meng Jingzhou asked. Now that solar energy lamps have completely replaced candles, every household has solar energy lamps, and with the seal of the Sun fully lifted, the Power of the Supreme Yang has exploded in growth. How could ghosts still pose a threat? It was one night three months ago. At the time, I was cultivating, when suddenly a constable patrolling the streets reported to me, saying that there were several ghosts wandering the main street, and that they had tried various methods to no avail; the ghosts were completely unaffected. When I went to have a look, it was indeed the case. Several ghosts were shone on by solar energy lamps, stabbed with Peach Wood Swords, all to no effect. The Peach Wood Swords even passed straight through them as if they felt nothing. They did not respond to our attacks, nor did they seem to intend to attack us. When I arrived, the ghosts had already begun to vanish. Later, ghosts appeared again, but at that time my cultivation realm was fluctuating to a very low degree, so I couldn''t take action and had to ask for cultivators from the county to come, but to no effect. There was no other way, so I thought of asking the two Senior Brothers for help. It does sound a bit strange. How many times have the ghosts appeared? Three times. The timing of their appearances isn''t fixed, but it''s always at night. Meng Jingzhou stroked his chin. The timing isn''t fixed, that''s troublesome. Has anything like this happened in nearby counties? Man Gu shook his head. I asked around, no. It seems we''ll just have to stay here for a while. Oh, and Junior Brother Man, the matter of our arrival must be kept secret, Lu Yang said. If the ghosts found out that Old Meng and I, renowned for upholding justice and righteousness, were here, they''d probably be too scared to show up. Of course, Man Gu nodded. Both Senior Brothers have always kept a low profile, not seeking the limelight. Shall I arrange accommodation for the two Senior Brothers? Do you need people at the government office? Wherever you''re short-staffed, we can fill in temporarily. It so happens that two constables were dismissed for taking bribes, leaving two positions vacant. But, the two Senior Brothers are here to help as my guests Meng Jingzhou hooked an arm around Man Gu''s neck. No problem, it''s not good to be idle all the time. It''ll be fine to find something to do. Man Gu was deeply moved. The two Senior Brothers had come a long way to catch ghosts and were even proactively helping him solve problems. What noble and righteous deeds. Soon, Man Gu found constable uniforms for the two men. Once dressed, with their proud smiles, they suddenly looked like the typical bullying evil constables. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Man Gu led the two to meet people in the government office, starting with the chief secretary. Upon seeing the County Magistrate bringing in two unfamiliar constables, the secretary was astonished. Normally, recruiting constables would require a series of trials; how had the County Magistrate found two so quickly? My lord, who are these two constables? Man Gu remembered Lu Yang''s reminder to keep their identities secret, so he couldn''t introduce the two as his Senior Brothers. A brief introduction would suffice. These two got in through the back door. Chapter 1216 Chapter 1216: Chapter 1215: Poor Public Safety Chapter 1216: Chapter 1215: Poor Public Safety Soon, everyone in the Government Office knew that two individuals had entered through the back door to become constables. The entire office was speculating about their identities. The Lord County Magistrate is still from the Seek Dao Sect, with an iron face and impartiality, who doesn''t give face to anyone. To have the Lord County Magistrate pull strings for them, their connections must be really strong, one person said. Do you think it''s possible that they are from the Seek Dao Sect? asked another. Impossible. Those from the Seek Dao Sect are all Heavenly Chosen Sons. Why would they stoop to becoming the hardworking constables? To the common people, constables appeared imposing and frightening, but only when one actually became one did they realize the job involved uninterrupted day and night shifts. Even on supposed days off, you could be called back for work, and with a major case, rest was out of the question. Moreover, physical skills were a requirement to avoid being stabbed to death by criminals. The secretary spoke confidently, In my opinion, these two are very likely from a Barbarian tribe. From a Barbarian tribe? Yes, think about it. Our Quyi County is in Wild State, and so are the Barbarian tribes. These two are probably relatives of the magistrate. But their surnames aren''t Barbarian. Distant relatives, with different surnames from the Barbarian tribe. That makes sense. This viewpoint quickly gained acceptance throughout the Government Office. Since they had used the backdoor to enter, the office''s rules didn''t apply to these two. As long as they didn''t do anything too outrageous, everyone turned a blind eye. Wild State was rich in minerals. Cultivators adapted to local conditions to refine these minerals, and over time, Wild State became a gathering place for blacksmiths. There were over a hundred large and small blacksmith shops in Quyi County. Amongst the many blacksmith shops, the Wang Family Blacksmith Shop was the most unimpressive one. Their main customers were neighbors needing repairs for their shovels, hoes, kitchen knives, and iron pots. Old Wang, with a missing front tooth, was highly skilled and always repaired these items flawlessly. But that was all there was to it. The Wang Family Blacksmith Shop had only Old Wang and Little Wang, the blacksmith, who depended on each other for survival. As Old Wang grew older, Little Wang took over his work, repairing iron pots for the neighbors. Grandpa, it''s time to eat, called Little Wang to Old Wang. Usually, Old Wang would come out of the house with a laugh, but today, Little Wang called several times without a response from Old Wang. Worried about his grandfather, Little Wang went inside and saw Old Wang holding a piece of red cloth, staring into space, dumbfounded. Child, come here, your grandpa has something to tell you. Old Wang''s voice was hoarse, and his eyes were no longer as bright as before; they had become exceptionally dim. Grandpa, what''s wrong? Actually, your grandpa has never told you this, but I am not an ordinary person, I am a cultivator. My true identity is that of an heir to the Divine Craftsman Wang Family, which has been a hermitage with a legacy lasting ten thousand years. Your grandpa broke the ancestral rules and forged an Evil Sword. The Evil Sword has no grade; it craves killing and blood. The more it kills, the more blood it drinks, the higher its grade becomes. Old Wang uncovered the red cloth he was holding, revealing a fierce Blood Sword with a Vermilion Gem embedded in the hilt, like the eye of a Demon God. As soon as this sword came into existence, it was marked by the people of the Hundred Sword Alliance. The Alliance wanted to take my sword, and I knew that if this Bloodthirsty Evil Sword ended up in their hands, it would lead to untold slaughter. In order to avoid the pursuit of the Hundred Sword Alliance, I fled all the way here. I wanted to destroy this Evil Sword, but unfortunately, it is a product of my extraordinary performance; it''s too durable to be destroyed by me. Because forging a Demon Sword was banned by Great Xia, I couldn''t report this to the government office, so I had to settle here under a false name and then found you. Sadly, after so many years of hiding, I have finally been found by the people of the Hundred Sword Alliance. Old Wang took out a token: This is the Hundred Sword Pursuit Order, which I received today. The Hundred Sword Alliance loves toying with their prey, and if I''m not mistaken, they will make their move tonight. Members of the Hundred Sword Alliance each possess a Heavenly Weapon Divine Sword, commanding respect wherever the sword points. Old Wang handed Little Wang a package: Grandpa is helpless and cannot protect you. Later, I will fight a desperate battle with the people from the Hundred Sword Alliance. During the chaos, you must run! The refining techniques that grandpa taught you are actually the Ninety-nine Stages of Refining Technique, passed down orally in the Divine Craftsman Wang Family. From now on, you are the sole heir of the Divine Craftsman Wang Family! Grandfather! Little Wang, the blacksmith, cried as he held Old Wang in his arms. Little Wang wasn''t being a child, but Old Wang''s eyes also started to redden. It''s really deserted out here at night, Constable Lu Yang said to Constable Meng Jingzhou as they patrolled the streets at night. It was already past midnight, the streets were chillingly silent with just the two of them. By the way, have you decided what kind of Dao Fruit you want to condense? Lu Yang brought up a casual topic. Meng Jingzhou shook his head, with his saber swinging to and fro, Haven''t figured it out yet. With the Immortal Jiuchong around, I can''t condense anything like the Supreme Yang Dao Fruit. What about you? I haven''t decided either. As they were discussing, they saw two mysterious shadows approach, blending into the darkness with something on their backs wrapped in black cloth, bulging out. Halt, who are you, and why are you wandering the streets at night! Lu Yang demanded, Show us your identity tokens or some other proof of identity! The shoulders of the mysterious figures shook as they let out a chilling laugh, Ignorance truly is bliss. You''re just unlucky to have encountered us. Our swords are our identity! They drew the strange-shaped swords they were carrying on their backs! In an instant, the two mysterious shadows appeared behind the two junior constables, neatly sheathing their swords. I''ve displayed eight swords, one of the mysterious figures declared. I''ve displayed nine swords, the other boasted, ostensibly stronger. Sharing a cold laugh, the mysterious figures continued towards Wang Family Blacksmith Shop. Don''t hurry off, come back here. Lu Yang grabbed the collars of the two mysterious figures in one swoop. The figures looked incredulously at Lu YangCas they were sure he should have been sliced into pieces by now. They tried to draw their swords again, only to find that all that remained were the hilts! Meng Jingzhou looked helplessly at the broken pieces of iron scattered at their feetCwhat lousy swords that shattered upon contact with them. These two really were incompetent, not even noticing their swords were reduced to mere hilts and still wildly flailing around like lunatics. Speak, what are you doing? Wang Family Blacksmith Shop. The grandfather and grandson hugged and cried for quite a while when Old Wang started feeling uneasyCmembers of the Hundred Sword Alliance should have shown up by now. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thud, thud, thud. A knocking sound came from the door, and Old Wang''s heart sankCit''s them! Is anyone home? We are constables from the County Government here to inquire about a matter. Trying to impersonate constables to lure us to open the door? Does the Hundred Sword Alliance take me for a fool! Old Wang''s palm slid over his sword, the Evil Sword absorbing the blood from his palm and becoming even more ferocious. Little Wang, the blacksmith, cracked the door open stealthily, and Old Wang, gathering his strength, thrust his sword at the two figures at the door. Run, child! I''ll fight them! Lu Yang extended his index and middle finger, gently pinching the Evil Sword, being very careful not to break it with too much force. Meng Jingzhou clicked his tongue, Security here really is lacking, huh? First night on the job as a constable, and we''ve been attacked by two different groups? Chapter 1217 Chapter 1217: Chapter 1216: Both Our Alliance Hierarch and Vice Alliance Hierarch Have Participated in the Sword Inquiry Ceremony! Chapter 1217: Chapter 1216: Both Our Alliance Hierarch and Vice Alliance Hierarch Have Participated in the Sword Inquiry Ceremony! Meng Jingzhou felt that some things couldn''t be judged by their appearance. In the daytime, when he arrived at Quyi County, everything seemed peaceful and harmonious, praising Man Gu for his good governance, but at night the truth came out. The two of them, dressed as constables, patrolled the streets, and within less than the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, they had been spotted by two groups. Luckily, the brothers had some skills, and so nothing happened. Forget it, as the Senior Brother, he should learn to be accommodating to his Junior Brother. While he and Old Lu were here, they might as well help Man Gu maintain the peace in Quyi County. What, what!? As Meng Jingzhou pondered, Old Wang was plunged into immense shock. He had planned this strike for a long time, even allowing the Bloodthirsty Evil Sword to drink blood to break through its restraints. How could it possibly be clamped by just two fingers? Even the people from the Myriad Sword Alliance couldn''t achieve this feat! Old Wang''s palm slashed across, blood flowing freely, all of which was absorbed by the Bloodthirsty Evil Sword. The sword itself possessed spirituality, but because it had not been nourished with fresh blood for a long time, it had fallen into a deep slumber. Now that Old Wang was recklessly feeding it his blood, the Bloodthirsty Evil Sword finally awoke from its deep sleep! This was the full glory of the Bloodthirsty Evil Sword! Old Wang urged the Evil Sword forward, but the sword hummed as if it had encountered some terrifyingly formidable presence. It desperately retreated, trembling as if terrified to confront the person before it. Who are you! Who exactly was the opponent that could instill such fear in the Bloodthirsty Evil Sword, completely surpassing Old Wang''s understanding? Lu Yang, clutching the collar of the constable''s uniform with resignation, said, Haven''t we already told you? We''re constables from the County Government. My surname is Lu, and this gentleman beside me is surnamed Meng. The people of Quyi County are truly fierce, hacking at themselves and bleeding. Then Lu Yang pulled out two unconscious mysterious figures from behind him. While patrolling the streets, we encountered these two scoundrels. After subduing them, they revealed their purpose, and we came to understand the situation. Seeing the emblems on the chests of the mysterious figures, Old Wang''s pupils shrank: People from the Myriad Sword Alliance! Lu Yang uttered an Oh: It seems they weren''t lying; they were indeed looking for you. I was a bit heavy-handed when interrogating these two just now, and they were knocked out before we could finish asking questions. You, as the victim, should know something. Tell us why they were looking for you? Old Wang clenched his teeth in turmoil for a moment before finally sighing internally. These two constables were definitely not simple; it would not be wise to hide anything. A hundred years ago, I violated our ancestral teachings and forged a heinous Evil Sword Old Wang did not hide the truth, and he repeated the experiences he had once told young Wang the blacksmith. While speaking, Old Wang covertly observed Lu Yang and his companion''s reactions, but found them unfathomable. Their expressions did not change, making it impossible to guess what they were thinking. I see. After hearing the story, Lu Yang and his companion casually nodded. It was a rather common taleCnothing surprising. However, we''ve never heard of a power called the Myriad Sword Alliance. From the Five Great Immortal Sects to Third Grade powers, they had heard of many names, but couldn''t recall one called the Myriad Sword Alliance. Old Wang shook his head. He didn''t know much about the Myriad Sword Alliance either, only that it was filled with formidable experts, certainly no shortage of those on par with his own strength. Old Wang lowered his voice as if sharing a great secret: Also, I''ve heard that the Myriad Sword Alliance might have the backing of a government office! Wow, now that''s interesting, Lu Yang chuckled, giving Meng Jingzhou a look. Meng Jingzhou proceeded to splash cold water on the two mysterious figures and pinch their acupuncture points, waking up the two Myriad Sword Alliance members. You two insignificant constables dare to meddle with people from the Myriad Sword Alliance; looks like you''re tired of living Meng Jingzhou, running out of patience, slapped them: Be quiet and show some manners. Answer what you''re asked! What exactly is the origin of your Myriad Sword Alliance, and why have we never heard of it? Heh. A mysterious figure let out a disdainful sneer, The world is far from as simple as you imagine. Where there''s light, there''s darkness. The so-called ''Grades'' of Sects are just a public division of power, that''s all. We, the Myriad Sword Alliance, are the power that walks in the darkness! Lu Yang nodded, translating to himself, So, it''s an unregistered, illegal organization. Boy, watch your language! Another mysterious figure angrily said, feeling that Lu Yang was insulting the Myriad Sword Alliance. We, the Myriad Sword Alliance, aim to collect divine swords from all over the world, with each member possessing a Heavenly Weapon Divine Sword. Each Divine Sword has unparalleled power! My ''Ghost King Soul-breaking Sword'' can injure the Three Souls and Seven Spirits! His ''Thunder Dragon Bone Sword'' can summon lightning! The Alliance Hierarch and Vice Alliance Hierarch of our Myriad Sword Alliance are unfathomably powerful. They are Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators who have participated in the Sword Inquiry Ceremony at the Sword Tower! Sword Inquiry Ceremony? After they had talked for so long, Lu Yang finally heard a familiar term, a bit surprised. Was being qualified to attend the Sword Inquiry Ceremony something to boast about? He had thought that as long as one was a Sword Cultivator, one would be eligible to attend the Sword Inquiry Ceremony. It turns out there was a threshold. Seeing Lu Yang''s shocked expression, the two mysterious figures scoffed incessantly, Now you know what kind of power you''ve provoked! Meng Jingzhou kicked over the two who were sneering, cursing, I thought you were from some major power. Turns out you''re just a small Third Grade Sect puffing yourselves up! Small Third Grade power? Both the mysterious figures and Old Wang started to doubt their ears. When had the term small power ever been linked to a Third Grade Sect? Let''s get things sorted out quickly while we''re on duty tonight. We''ll ask about the Myriad Sword Alliance''s information on the road. Lu Yang prepared to leave the Wang Family Blacksmith Shop with the two mysterious figures. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Wang called out to Lu Yang and his companion as he saw them about to leave. Wait a moment, aren''t you going to arrest me? Lu Yang and his companion were perplexed by Old Wang''s question, Arrest you for what, attacking us? Isn''t everything clear now? You mistook us for people from the Myriad Sword Alliance. It''s understandable. I forged an Evil Sword! Grandpa, please don''t leave! Little Wang the blacksmith cried, clinging to Old Wang. Old Wang affectionately stroked Little Wang''s head, reminiscing about the time when he had just found the child, Time flies, you''ve grown up so. It''s a pity that Grandpa can''t stay by your side anymore. These years, Grandpa has been tormented day and night. If I hadn''t gone against the family traditions and forged an Evil Sword, none of this would have happened. Maybe if I spend my remaining years in prison, I might feel a bit better. As Lu Yang and his companion listened to Old Wang, the more he spoke, the stranger it seemed, Forging an Evil Sword isn''t illegal. That''s impossible! Old Wang became anxious, even pulling out an ancient booklet from his chest the ancestral teachings of the Divine Craftsman Wang Family, arguing vehemently with Lu Yang and his companion. One of our Divine Craftsman Wang Family''s ancestral teachings is not to forge Evil Swords, because forging them is illegal! Lu Yang was silent for a while before asking, When was this ancestral teaching left behind? Speaking of the history of the Divine Craftsman Wang Family, Old Wang was extremely proud, Our Divine Craftsman Wang Family is a reclusive family that dates back ten thousand years, so naturally, it was from ten thousand years ago! Lu Yang nodded, That explains it. What explains what? When the criminal law was revised eight thousand years ago, they had already removed the prohibition against forging Evil Swords. After all, whether an Evil Sword is wicked depends on how it''s used. This Bloodthirsty Evil Sword is quite suitable for nourishing with one''s own body. Who knows, if nurtured long enough, it might even develop a Sword Spirit. Before leaving, Lu Yang took out a book and handed it to Old Wang, Oh, and we constables also have the duty to enlighten the ignorant. This is the latest edition of the criminal law. Study it when you have the time, and don''t scare yourself for no reason. Chapter 1218 Chapter 1218: Chapter 1217: Junior Brother Man, good news, there''s a big case! Chapter 1218: Chapter 1217: Junior Brother Man, good news, there''s a big case! Considering that the Hundred Sword Alliance is equivalent to a Third Grade Sect and both the Alliance Hierarch and the Vice Alliance Hierarch have participated in the Sword Inquiry Ceremony as Divinity Transformation Stage Sword Cultivators, who are well-known for their offensive power, it''s rare for them to meet their match among their peers. The existence of the Alliance Hierarch and Vice Alliance Hierarch means that in the ranks of the Third Grade Sects, the Hundred Sword Alliance can be considered upper-middle level. Moreover, since the Hundred Sword Alliance is spread across the Wild State, they are somewhat difficult to apprehend, and even for two Tribulation Crossing Great Powers, resolving the issue of the Hundred Sword Alliance in one night is tough. We are pressed for time, so you''d better quickly confess everything about the Hundred Sword Alliance, or I will resort to a Soul Search, Lu Yang told them in an even tone on the way, though the content of his words sounded terrifying. Old Lu, don''t get carried away and Soul Search them both; just one is enough, Constable Meng reminded him. We need to bring one back to explain how we came upon the trail of the Hundred Sword Alliance. Soul Searching one of them and burying him in a hole meant that no one would ever know he existed. Simple. Lu Yang nodded. You''re right. We can''t exactly say that Old Wang knew the location of the Hundred Sword Alliance''s headquarters and took us there. Getting our stories straight with Old Wang would be a pain. So, I''ll just Soul Search one of them. No, no, no, we''ll talk! We''ll talk! The two members of the Hundred Sword Alliance trembled like two frightened quails. What kind of background did these two constables have? Not only was their cultivation outstanding, but they were also ruthless. After the two confessed, Lu Yang got a rough idea of the situation within the Hundred Sword Alliance. The Hundred Sword Alliance was an alliance formed by Sword Cultivators, committed to collecting renowned swords from around the world by any means. With members spread across the entire Wild State, they had considerable fame there. The Hundred Sword Alliance continued unscathed thanks to the support from an official who also had a fondness for collecting swords. But as for which official was supporting them, that remained unknownConly the Alliance Hierarch and Vice Alliance Hierarch were privy to that crucial secret. The Hundred Sword Alliance''s headquarters was located in the black market of Zhongshan County. Besides being a renowned power, the rest should be true, said Lu Yang. In the past, he and Old Meng had been to the Wild State. It was their first encounter with Mu Baiyi, and they also took care of Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, having spent quite some time in the Wild State without hearing about any Hundred Sword Alliance. Let''s deal with the headquarters first. It''s quite close, Meng Jingzhou suggested. Conveniently, the headquarters were in Zhongshan County, and Quyi County was under its jurisdiction. Let''s go. The night was dark and windy, perfect for a raid. Four figures flew swiftly and silently over the walls, entering Zhongshan County without a sound. The two junior constables were new to the job and had been handed such a significant case. It would be a lie to say they weren''t nervous. But even if they weren''t nervous, they couldn''t let the enemy escape. Thus, as soon as they arrived at the black market, they wrapped the entire place with their Spiritual Sense to ensure not a single person from the Hundred Sword Alliance escaped. The entrance to the Hundred Sword Alliance was deep underground, and there was a gate forged from a strange stone that could only be opened by uttering the correct passphrase. As the gate sensed the presence of the two men, a ferocious human face appeared in its center, State the passphrase. Lu Yang ignored the face and simply pushed open the gate, declaring loudly, Nobody move, hands on your heads and squat down! We are constables from Quyi County, and we have received a tip-off. This establishment is suspected of illegal operations, theft, robbery, tax evasion, intentional injury, murder, and various other charges. Resisting will only worsen your crimes! Who are these little constables, daring to meddle with your superior? The Hundred Sword Alliance had many formidable members and had been entrenched in the black market for centuries, all thanks to the swords they wielded. Xuan Hei, Overlord, it''s you two who betrayed the organization! Two lowly trash dare to betray us? Wipe them out together! Xuan Hei and OverlordCwho were they? Lu Yang wondered, then he quickly realized these were the two men they had captured that evening. It turned out they hadn''t even asked their names during the interrogation. No matter, it''s not important. Xuan Hei and Overlord didn''t sound like real names anyway. They would find out their actual names when making the report later. Each member of the Hundred Sword Alliance held a Heavenly Weapon Divine Sword. These Divine Swords varied in shape and had very intimidating names. Some could tear through space, some could change the weather, some could control the earth, some could absorb spiritual essence But Lu Yang didn''t care. Confronted with the Heavenly Weapon Divine Swords that exuded various eerie glows, Lu Yang simply uttered two words. Sword Return. Without exception, the Divine Swords slipped from their masters'' control and rushed towards Lu Yang as if subjects meeting an emperor from ancient times! The members of the Hundred Sword Alliance watched this scene in disbelief. They were the masters of the Heavenly Weapon Divine Swords. Once recognized by them, the swords wouldn''t become unowned unless they died and could only then be controlled by others. Who exactly was this junior constable! How did he do it! Ha ha ha, who would have thought there would be such a master hiding among the constables! Two hearty voices echoed from the end of the hallway, accompanied by calm, unhurried footsteps. Alliance Hierarch! Vice Alliance Hierarch! The members of the Hundred Sword Alliance were ecstatic. All of you back down. This man is an extremely rare master of Swordsmanship, and he is not someone you can confront. Yes! The two Alliance Hierarchs stood side by side, looking at the seemingly insignificant constables with interest, and spoke slowly, Though Wild State has many blacksmiths forging countless divine weapons, there are very few sword cultivators. For this reason, we brothers defeated many swordsmanship masters of Wild State and earned the qualification to attend the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, merely seeking defeat. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We never imagined that Wild State still had a swordsmanship master like you. Our trip to the Sword Inquiry Ceremony was indeed casting aside what is near in pursuit of what is distant! Formless and shapeless, originally infinite, the chaotic void breeds the Taixu. Come, fight; my Infinite Yin Yang Sword has not met an opponent in a long time! The Alliance Hierarch drew his Infinite Yin Yang Sword. The world fixes its position and the stars shift; the Eight Diagrams evolve and reveal the mysterious void. Let''s see how many moves of my Taixu Divine Sword you can withstand! The Vice Alliance Hierarch drew his Taixu Divine Sword. It''s the Infinite Yin Yang Sword! How long has it been since the Alliance Hierarch has drawn that sword! And the Taixu Divine Sword, it''s said that there are nine moves in total, but the people who have seen up to the sixth move are few and far between; no one has ever seen the ninth! The Alliance Hierarch and the Vice Alliance Hierarch mobilized their proud swords, which appeared mysterious and unfathomable, their abilities unknown. Bang, bang. Meng Jingzhou threw two punches, knocking one down with each punch: Blah, blah, blah, what nonsensical flamboyance. Right, Old Lu, do you remember these two? Lu Yang tried hard to recall the Sword Inquiry Ceremony process, I don''t remember the Vice Alliance Hierarch, but the Alliance Hierarch seems to be Xue Shilou''s opponent, eliminated by Xue Shilou in the first round. Also, next time, use a little less force; you''ve knocked them both out. Meng Jingzhou looked and saw that this was indeed the case, and quickly pinched their pressure points to wake them up. Speak, who''s protecting the Hundred Sword Alliance! Meng Jingzhou exuded a trace of formidable pressure, like a primeval fierce beast or a resplendent sun, supreme and ultimate, making the Alliance Hierarch and the Vice Alliance Hierarch cringe on the ground like ants, not daring to hide anything. It''s it''s the County Magistrate. How should we handle this? Meng Jingzhou turned to ask, Should we arrest these people first before finding the County Magistrate, or should we go directly to him? To prevent him from hearing any rumors and running away, let''s go directly. Lu Yang left a Wooden Avatar to watch over the members of the Hundred Sword Alliance while he and Old Meng hurriedly rushed to the Governor Mansion. County Magistrate Lu of Zhongshan County was at that moment on a luxurious pleasure boat, blindfolded and frolicking with some young women. Suddenly, the laughing voices of the women disappeared; County Magistrate Lu, puzzled, lifted the cloth, slightly annoyed: Why has it gone quiet? The two constables appeared in the room at some point, smiling and watching County Magistrate Lu. County Magistrate Lu, I presume? We''re constables from Quyi County. We''ve received a report that you are colluding with the Hundred Sword Alliance. Please come with us. Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Lu''s face changed, and then he angrily pushed Meng Jingzhou, Get lost! Two little constables also dare to arrest me, ruining my mood for the evening! Meng Jingzhou remained immovable. Lu Yang kicked County Magistrate Lu to the ground and swiftly tied him up. County Magistrate Lu was at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but facing Lu Yang was like facing a great mountain, utterly suppressed and without a shred of resistance. It was only then that he realized these two constables were no ordinary men. Who exactly are you, and who sent you! Remember, I am an official appointed by the Dynasty, you lack the grade to arrest me! Lu Yang was taken aback and turned to ask Meng Jingzhou, Is there such a rule? Meng Jingzhou thought for a moment: The County Magistrate is a fourth-grade official, and usually to arrest an official of this rank, one would need an official of at least the fourth grade or higher. However, that''s an unspoken rule; there''s no explicit regulation. Lu Yang shrugged, So it''s just an unspoken rule, then we''ll ignore it. Lu Yang always abided by the law, acting in accordance with explicit regulations. Since they had jurisdiction over the Hundred Sword Alliance case, they could arrest anyone related to it. Besides, I am a Pillar State Minister myself, of higher grade than him. What''s wrong with arresting him? Dawn arrived, and Man Gu woke up from a deep sleep, or rather, was woken up by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. Junior Brother Man, good news, we have a big case. What big case? We''ve arrested your superior, County Magistrate Lu. Ah? Am I still asleep? Chapter 1219 Chapter 1219: Chapter 1218: Honest People Are Reasonable Chapter 1219: Chapter 1218: Honest People Are Reasonable Man Gu sat up bewildered, pondering seriously for a moment, and confirmed that this was not a dream. The reason was simple, he couldn''t have such a dream. Senior Brothers, initially, I didn''t understand the norms of officialdom and offended County Magistrate Lu, which led to him always disliking me, but that''s not a reason to arrest him, is it? Meng Jingzhou gave a thumbs up, signaling Man Gu to be at ease, We are all acting according to the rules and regulations, the County Magistrate has problems of his own. Man Gu breathed a sigh of relief; indeed, both Senior Brothers were sticklers for rules and would not arrest someone for personal gain. He remembered asking the two Senior Brothers for help, which was to capture a ghost, and spending a night to end up capturing a superior, the answer was quite obvious. So, was it County Magistrate Lu who was causing the trouble? No doubt it was the two Senior Brothers, who solved the problem that had troubled him for three months in a single day. That''s not quite it, we two were on the night shift when we stumbled upon an illegal organization and followed the clues to discover that County Magistrate Lu had been protecting this group all along, said Lu Yang. I see, Man Gu nodded. He had confronted the County Magistrate before and didn''t have any psychological burden about it; he and Lu Yang had killed the Yanjiang County Magistrate. Moreover, it was not a big deal now, as they were only arresting and not killing the County Magistrate. The arrest of County Magistrate Lu was a big deal and couldn''t be kept secret, and since Lu Yang and his companion acted uprightly, there was no need to hide anything. The news of County Magistrate Lu''s arrest quickly spread throughout the entire Government Office. What the hell, County Magistrate Lu was arrested by the newcomers? Everyone in the Government Office who heard the news would freeze for a couple of seconds, their brains needing time to digest the information. They just started yesterday, didn''t they? And they arrested the County Magistrate the very same night? Having worked in the government system for so many years, they hadn''t seen or even heard of such outrageous events. Secretary, what do you think Oh, you''re taking your medicine, I won''t disturb you then. The officials had wanted to ask the secretary for his opinion, but seeing that he was shivering while taking his herbal medicine, they discreetly left. How could the secretary not tremble? For years he had been warning Man Gu about what not to do, knowing full well that County Magistrate Lu harbored dislike for Man Gu. If it weren''t for Man Gu''s status as the Top Scorer, Lu would have caused him trouble long ago. Man Gu''s annual performance evaluation depended on the County Magistrate''s assessment, so he had tried his best to maintain a good relationship between Man Gu and the County Magistrate. Now, there was no need to maintain that relationship. Open court! Man Gu, dressed in his official robes, rolled up his sleeves and smacked the table with a palm louder than the warning wood. Bring up the prisoner! AuthorityCJusticeC Two meritorious constables escorted County Magistrate Lu to the stand. Hearing that there was another session, the citizens came to watch the excitement, and only after arriving did they believe that this time the new officials had made a real mark by capturing a high-ranking official. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Wang and his son, the blacksmith Wang, were shocked to see the two constables from the previous night escorting County Magistrate Lu; they were speechless with surprise. Wasn''t it said that they were going to capture the Hundred Sword Alliance? How did they even arrest the County Magistrate? Man Gu, how dare you let them arrest me! bellowed County Magistrate Lu, unable to contain his anger. These two constables were clearly directed by Man Gu! Why wouldn''t I dare to arrest oh, at this time I should say, you are corrupt and have abused your power for personal gain; it is my duty to arrest you! Is it true that the Hundred Sword Alliance has been regularly providing you with Spirit Stones? No. Was it you who ordered Hundred Sword Alliance to use all means to seize swords from all over Wild State? No. One hundred and eight swords, grades ranging from Spirit Transformation Level to Golden Core Level, were found in your room. Are these swords yours? No. Did you violate the Dynasty''s regulations by going to the brothel after work hours? Did that happen? No. Man Gu turned his head to the secretary, who was writing feverishly, and said, Write this down, the evidence is conclusive, but he refuses to admit guilt. He does not qualify for a lighter sentence due to confession. Before the court session, Lu Yang and his companion had efficiently returned to gather all the evidence, including the ninety-nine people from Hundred Sword Alliance. With so many people from Hundred Sword Alliance, the testimonies were not yet complete, so they had only questioned the main and deputy heads and the four individuals from Xuan Hei Overlord. It wasn''t a big problem, they would complete the testimonies later and hold another court session. I am an official appointed by the Dynasty; no one below a fourth-grade official has the authority to deal with me! County Magistrate Lu grew increasingly angry, regarding this as a tremendous disgrace. Just wait a moment. Man Gu left these words behind as he leafed through various regulations on the spot, first checking the criminal law to confirm the charges and then the criminal procedures to determine the jurisdiction. Only then did he close the books with satisfaction. See, the law clearly states that I have authority over anyone in my jurisdiction. It doesn''t say lower-grade officials can''t arrest higher-grade ones. Man Gu displayed his Identity Jade. Besides, I am a disciple of the Seek Dao Sect. We, disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, have the right to enforce the law. Man Gu had always seen Lu Yang and his companion as role models to learn from. If they were honest people, so was he. And honest people always act rationally. Alright, take him away. Since County Magistrate Lu said nothing, Man Gu saw that there was no need for further questioning. The news of Man Gu arresting his superior quickly reached the ears of the upper echelons in Wild State. Their reaction was not much better than those in the Government Office; they all hesitated for a moment, questioning if they had heard wrong. History is often said to reflect reality, but in the combined thirty thousand years of Great Yu, Great Qian, and Great Xia, such an incident had never occurred. Look on the bright side, at least future generations will have a reference when studying history, joked one of the high-ranking officials, who had encountered Man Gu a few times and knew this seemed like something Man Gu would do. In fact, there are precedents. At the end of every dynasty, this is what the rebels did. Mr. Song, that is going too far. Are you implying that Man Gu is rebelling? You said that, not me. That''s what you are implying! Seeing the conversation heading in an undesirable direction, Governor Lv tapped on the table: Enough with the jokes. Although this incident is unprecedented, Man Gu''s actions are not against the rules. Based on the evidence submitted, County Magistrate Lu has indeed violated the law and should be removed from his position. Who should be appointed as the County Magistrate then? Man Gu? Since he became a County Magistrate, he has managed Quyi County efficiently, and there has been significant economic development. Of course, the economy has developed significantly. He took advantage of his fluctuation to the Body Integration Realm to go down the mines himself. He nearly excavated an entire vein. How is that different from cheating? He cannot be allowed to become a County Magistrate. As long as he can develop the economy, why demand so much? Why shouldn''t he use his cultivation level? If not Man Gu, then who? Zhongshan County scarcely has anyone impressive; who could take on such a responsibility? Governor Lv shook his head and made his decision: Indeed, Man Gu is not suitable. Although he is the Top Scorer, his experience is still insufficient. A promotion of such a nature would require an order from the Dynasty. In my opinion, the County Magistrate of Guyuan County in Zhongshan County is prudent and experienced and commands respect. He could be appointed as the County Magistrate. Chapter 1220 Chapter 1220: Chapter 1219: The Drought Demon Appears, Catastrophe of World Annihilation! Chapter 1220: Chapter 1219: The Drought Demon Appears, Catastrophe of World Annihilation! Quyi County outskirts cemetery. A sneaky figure danced a bizarre dance, and a great door appeared beneath his feet. He followed the door down into an underground tomb. The figure excitedly rubbed his hands together, the method indeed worked, and it opened the tomb. However, the tomb chamber was empty, lacking the imagined rare treasures and valuable antiques, holding only a pitch-black coffin with its four corners nailed down by blood-stained nails, and atop the coffin lay a palm-sized seal. He stealthily took the seal, with the words Mountain Seal inscribed at its base. After taking the seal, the figure hurriedly left, not noticing that the coffin was shaking. Corpse Chasing Sect. Typically, there are two methods of cultivation for those at the Void Refinement Stage, Red Dust Mortality or War Feeds War As Zhao Po was promoted to the Void Refinement Stage, Lu Baqian personally instructed him, imparting various techniques of the stage. Zhao Po was listening intently when suddenly a crisp sound came from within Lu Baqian''s embrace, as if something had shattered! Lu Baqian pulled out an object from within, a broken piece of Jade. Damn, the seal has been broken! exclaimed Lu Baqian, his expression drastically changing. Sect Leader, what happened? Zhao Po asked hurriedly. The seal is gone! Seal? What seal? Zhao Po still didn''t understand. Six thousand years ago, one of our forebears in the Corpse Chasing Sect, for some unknown reason, let a zombie he had created slip beyond his control. That zombie had already cultivated to ''Unformable Bone,'' just half a step away from becoming a Drought Demon! The forebear and his zombie waged a fierce battle, and he desperately sealed the zombie but perished in the process, only fragmented messages returned to the Sect. But the most critical location of the seal wasn''t communicated back, leaving our sect unable to deal with that zombie. Now, six thousand years have passed, and although that zombie was sealed, now that it has broken free, it must have reached the ''Drought Demon'' Realm! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this, Zhao Po''s expression also severely changed, a Drought Demon appearing meant scorched lands for thousands of miles, a catastrophe capable of ending the world! Our Sect''s Elders have all vested their cultivation in their zombies, and the Drought Demon has absolute control over other zombies; they can''t join the battle, so I''m the only one who can act! We could ask the Dynasty for help! It''s too late, once a Drought Demon appears, it will undoubtedly flee. Once it gains strength, even those at the Tribulation Crossing Stage will be unable to contend with it; we must go quickly! Lu Baqian pulled out a compass, rotated the ''compass'' on the compass, and the direction finally stopped at the east! It seems that the Drought Demon is in the east! Oddly, Zhao Po''s heart panicked; he always felt that something bad was about to happen. The Sect Leader facing this might be more dangerous than lucky. Sect Leader, isn''t there another way to deal with that Drought Demon? There is one possibility; our forebear possessed a Mountain Suppressing Seal, which is highly effective against Drought Demons, but this seal was crafted by the hermit family, the Divine Craftsman Wang Family! Lu Baqian sighed, The Divine Craftsman Wang Family has been lost for a hundred years, nowhere to be found. Battling the Drought Demon is perhaps my destined fate! Am I finally rid of this damned seal? the coffin rattled as the female Drought Demon murmured to herself, how long had she waited for this day, three thousand or five thousand years? Zombies, as long as their Spiritual Wisdom is not destroyed, and their bodies are not demolished, will grow stronger over time; a seal can only slow this process. Over these six thousand years, she had slowly grown stronger, finally advancing from Unformable Bone to Drought Demon. But becoming a true Drought Demon wasn''t so simple; rejected by heaven and earth, only by undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation, Earth Tribulation, and Human Tribulation could one truly become a Drought Demon. Five hundred years ago, tribulation clouds appeared in the tomb chamber, striking her to near death; fortunately, she survived, this was the Heavenly Tribulation. The Earth Tribulation was the Mountain Suppressing Seal pressing on the coffin; only by removing it could she pass through the Earth Tribulation. With the Mountain Suppressing Seal stolen by a grave robber, she was left with only the Human Tribulation. My current Realm is at the Half-step Tribulation Crossing Stage, once I emerge, I should encounter a Cultivator of similar strength; only by defeating this Cultivator can I transcend the Human Tribulation! The female Drought Demon chuckled, this was her domain, no one below the Tribulation Crossing Stage could defeat her unless they used the Mountain Suppressing Seal! If you ask me, our approach was all wrong; if looking for ghosts, then of course we should search in the cemetery, Constable Lu analyzed earnestly. Your words are sensible, Constable Meng nodded, agreeing with his colleague''s opinion. Wandering around the town in the dead of night and not even encountering a ghost''s shadow, it was better to take proactive action rather than passively wait. Two new constables, eager to prove themselves, resolved to handle the unexplained haunting incident no matter what. I heard there''s a deserted area on the outskirts of Quyi County that''s often used for burials; perhaps there are some aggrieved spirits there. The two immediately agreed and headed to the cemetery on the outskirts. Normally, a cemetery was a place of intense Yin Energy, and any mortal who was physically weak could be possessed upon visiting. Meng Jingzhou arrived and yawned, his breath slightly escaping him, instantly dispersing the Yin Energy. Hey, focus on the job, Lu Yang reminded, We''re in uniform, representing the Dynasty; we don''t want any ghosts thinking we are slacking off. Meng Jingzhou snorted, Mind your own business. As the two bickered, the ground suddenly shifted and a burst of Qi soared into the sky, terrifyingly intense! A stunningly beautiful woman appeared before them; although her complexion was pale, her beauty remained undeniable. Bathed in the moonlight, the Drought Demon delightfully discovered that the Yin Energy was stronger than before the seal, which could help her grow even stronger. She immediately set her sights on the two on-duty constables. Two little constables, huh? It''s been a while since I''ve fed, I''ll start with you! The Drought Demon released a terrifying aura, making the two constables tremble in fear. A Drought Demon appears, wreaking havoc over thousands of miles! Death Qi spread from her feet, leaving nothing alive in its wake. This Death Qi extended a full two fathoms before stopping near Lu Yang''s feet. However, the Drought Demon was so focused on Meng Jingzhou that she didn''t notice this anomaly. Opening her mouth, she bit down on Meng Jingzhou''s neck, only to scream in agony and roll on the ground in pain. Who are you, how can you possess such terrifying Yang Qi! The Drought Demon''s pain was heart-wrenching; normally, Yang Qi would nourish her, but this individual''s Yang Qi was too abundant and intense. It seems that I''ve heard the Grand Elder mention that this creature is a Drought Demon, Meng Jingzhou jabbed at the Drought Demon, causing sizzling smoke wherever the touch, the Pure Yang Qi corroding her. Such intense Yang Qi, truly her nemesis; indeed, crossing the Human Tribulation wasn''t easy, was it? Determined, the Drought Demon knew that becoming a true Drought Demon wouldn''t be easy. If that was the case, she''d go all out! Unreservedly, the Drought Demon released the aura of a Half-step Tribulation Crossing Stage, an aura so terrifying that even zombies must bow before her, making her the true queen of zombies! She was the embodiment of disaster! Come then, let''s see what capabilities you have! Stop shouting, behave yourself, Meng Jingzhou impatiently pinned her down, thinking they had found the source of the ghosts only to discover it was a Drought Demon. Transcendence Tribulation Stage? The Drought Demon panicked, easily subdued by someone of only a Great Power level! What do you think, shall we kill her? Lu Yang drew the Green Peak Sword, his first time facing a real Drought Demon; it seemed respectful to use the sword. Another Transcendence Tribulation period? And a Sword Cultivator? This must be a joke, one with Yang Qi enough to suppress her and another whose attacking methods are unmatched among Sword Cultivators. She thought the Human Tribulation was difficult, but she didn''t expect it to be this challenging. How long had she slept? Were Transcendence Stage beings now working as constables? Don''t kill me, I surrender! The Drought Demon hurriedly kowtowed and admitted her faults, realizing she couldn''t win against these two. Do you see that? Isn''t she wearing clothes from the Corpse Chasing Sect? She must be a lost zombie from their flock, Meng Jingzhou queried, noting the tattered clothes that barely revealed their origin. Really? Should we send her back to the Corpse Chasing Sect and let them deal with her? Just as the Drought Demon felt relieved about surviving, she heard Lu Yang throw a damper. Not so simple, her Cultivation Level is such that the Corpse Chasing Sect might not be able to hold her, and if she escapes from their custody, that''d be problematic. I won''t run, I promise I won''t run! The Drought Demon quickly said, seeing Lu Yang hadn''t sheathed the Green Peak Sword yet and revealed her vulnerability outright. There''s a magic artifact called the Mountain Suppressing Seal; with it, I can''t escape! Is that true? Where is the Mountain Suppressing Seal then? Lu Yang was skeptical. I can sense that the Mountain Suppressing Seal that originally sealed me has been taken away; it went in that direction! the Drought Demon pointed. Following her direction, Lu Yang and his companion checked the surroundings and recalled the map, That direction, isn''t that Guyuan County? Chapter 1221 Chapter 1221: Chapter 1220: Valued by Ineffable Officials Chapter 1221: Chapter 1220: Valued by Ineffable Officials Lu Baqian held a Peach Wood Sword, surrounded by numerous magic artifacts enshrouded in a thick fog, all designed to combat zombies. Magic artifacts floated nearby for easy activation, and the thick fog helped conceal their forms from the Drought Demon. During his flight here, Lu Baqian thought through many strategies, determined to restrain the Drought Demon here and prevent it from slaughtering the innocent! Using his compass, he arrived at the cemetery on the outskirts of Quyi County, only to find empty coffins before him. Damn, I''m too late, it has escaped! Lu Baqian''s face looked particularly unpleasant; with the Drought Demon free, endless troubles would follow. After a careful observation, Lu Baqian was puzzled, But the emergence of a Drought Demon scorches the earth for thousands of miles, so why does this place still have vitality? Logically, after a Drought Demon emerges, it would unconsciously release its domain, strip vitality, and turn the area into a dead land. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And isn''t this Chaotic Tomb Ridge, why is there no Yin Energy at all? Was it absorbed by the Drought Demon? Control the domain a bit, release just a hint of Death Qi and see, Constable Meng said unapologetically. Yes, yes, I will control it well, the female demon replied with a forced smile, her Death Qi domain was automatically released, and controlling the leakage of Death Qi required a lot of energy. A person has to bow under the eaves, if she dared release Death Qi, these two Tribulation Crossing Great Powers would respond with Yang Qi and Sword Qi. Is it this direction? Yes, we are very close to the Mountain Seal now. Lord Zhang, congratulations are in order, soon you''ll be promoted to the County Magistrate of Zhongshan County. Lord Zhang blew away the steam from his teacup casually and asked indifferently, Wangzhi, seeking me out so late, it must be about more than just this, right? Nothing much else, just that I happened upon a treasure, quite delighted, and thought to share the appreciation with Lord Zhang. What kind of treasure? Wangzhi took out a Big Seal wrapped in red cloth from his bosom and pushed it in front of Lord Zhang. Lord Zhang picked up the Big Seal and read the two big characters on the bottom: Mountain Suppressing? This seal is truly remarkable, look at this craftsmanship, these patterns, surely made using the long-lost Ninety-nine Stages of Refining Technique! Absolutely, the pattern even hides the words ''Wang An'', a Divine Craftsman''s signature, absolutely genuine, definitely a work of the Divine Craftsman Wang Family! However, for nearly a thousand years, the Divine Craftsman Wang Family hasn''t produced any notable figures, heavily declined, the artifacts passed down are decent but far from their peak works. Your Lordship has insight, according to my research, this Mountain Seal is indeed the peak work of the Divine Craftsman Wang Family. Hearing ''Mountain Seal'', Lord Zhang became even more enamored with the Big Seal: Indeed, this is the Mountain Seal, known for its power to suppress mountains and evil. Seeing Lord Zhang''s reaction, Wangzhi knew the matter was settled. Lord Zhang did not care for Spirit Stones or magic artifacts, only showing interest in Feng Shui, evident from the arrangement of his house. This had been specially arranged by the people from the Heavenly Strategy Sect, facing south with its back against the mountain rocks, harnessing the Spiritual Energy of the mountains and rivers, and capturing the essence of the sun and the moon. The front of the house was open, and from a distance, one could see the water in the courtyard pond, signifying the gathering and retaining of wind and Qi. Not to mention the relationships the Heavenly Strategy Sect''s people had used, or how many Spirit Stones they had spent, just take these mountain rocks and pond waterCthough seemingly ordinary, the mountain rocks were actually brought back from the mountains of the Demon Territory, and the water of the pond was melted from the Extreme Northern Lands. He had discovered that the people from the Heavenly Strategy Sect had said that to achieve the best Feng Shui layout, it was ideal to use a Mountain Suppressing Seal with the power to suppress evil as a magic artifact. Ordinary magic artifacts couldn''t catch the eye of Lord Zhang, only the best would be used. He happened to find a record in ancient tomes, dating back five hundred years, where tomb raiders found a hidden tomb beneath the cemetery in the neighboring county. On the coffin, there was a Mountain Seal left; just as he thought to retrieve the Seal, dark clouds formed above the coffin and lightning struck out of nowhere, hitting the coffin and scaring away the tomb raiders. Lord Zhang laughed heartily, The people from the Heavenly Strategy Sect really are as prescient as gods, they said it would surely catch the attention of an incredibly prestigious official, eliminating any worries about my career from then on! Having thought that it would take ten or twenty years to be promoted to County Magistrate, now being able to advance ahead of time, he probably had already caught the eye of that incredibly prestigious official. Originally, I was hesitating whether to recommend you or Dinghai for the position of County Magistrate after I leave, but now it seems Dinghai, though capable, is straightforward and lacks adaptability. Promoting him might hurt him. Wangzhi, you are cunning and perceptive, so you should climb higher. Wangzhi thanks Lord Zhang for his recognition of my merits! Just as Wangzhi prepared to take his leave, suddenly three figures appeared in the room, two men and one woman. Lu Yang drew his sword and aimed it at the two people, Put your hands on the table and don''t move. We are constables from Quyi County, we''ve been watching you for a long time. The bribery you''re involved in has already been recorded by the Recording Orb; you''re under arrest! Initially, hearing that these two were just constables, Lord Zhang was unconcerned, but when he heard Lu Yang mentioning the Recording Orb, his expression drastically changed, for it could be used as leverage against him! You dare! Lord Zhang''s shadow split into two shadow wolves, which bit at the constables'' shadowsCan extremely rare Shadow Divine Ability, unpreventable. Don''t think about harming anyone! The female Dry Corpse immediately stepped in front of the two men, stomping on one of the shadow wolves, and since Lord Zhang was connected to the shadow wolf, he felt as if his chest was being crushed, making it hard for him to breathe. The female Dry Corpse excitedly turned to Lu Yang, Sirs, does this count as a merit for me? Who are you people to dare arrest me! Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, annoyed, and slapped Lord Zhang''s old face, If you''re deaf, how can you still be a County Magistrate? Didn''t we just say, we are constables from Quyi County. I''ll have you know, I''ve already been noticed by that prestigious official, and no longer worry about my career path. My promotion to County Magistrate this time was that official''s doing, if you provoke me, you are opposing that official! What a mess. Early in the morning, Lu Yang and his companion originally wanted to wake Man Gu, but hearing the snoring sound coming from the roomCMan Gu was sleeping soundlyCit seemed inhumane to wake him, so they left a note overturned at the room''s doorway. After a while, the secretary, carrying an official decree, also placed it at the doorstep of Man Gu''s room. Rubbing his eyes, Man Gu opened the room door and saw two papers on the chair by the door, yawning as he picked them up to read. The decree states that the position of County Magistrate has been finalized and is assigned to Zhang Tongheng of Guyuan County. From Senior Brother, let me see, they caught a tomb raider last night, also stumbled upon the disposing process, the matter was urgent, they''ve already arrested the person, asking me to issue an arrest warrant now. The arrest warrant''s content is all prepared, just missing my signature? Man Gu unfolded the arrest warrant left by Lu Yang and his companion. Strange, how is this person also named Zhang Tongheng? Chapter 1222 Chapter 1222: Chapter 1221: The County Magistrate Position is Vacant Again Chapter 1222: Chapter 1221: The County Magistrate Position is Vacant Again How is this Mountain Suppressing Seal used? Lu Yang weighed the Seal in his hand and asked the Dry Corpse. There''s a corresponding mantra; as long as you know the mantra, you can control me The Dry Corpse didn''t dare to play tricks and truthfully recited the mantra. Lu Yang read it once, and when he had recited half of it, he saw the Dry Corpse painfully clutching her head. Can you two believe me now? After finishing the incantation, the Dry Corpse asked cautiously. She still couldn''t understand why her Human Tribulation was so powerful. Worried that the Dry Corpse was acting, Lu Yang silently recited the mantra in his mind again. The Dry Corpse reacted just the same, and only then did Lu Yang believe her words. So, you''re saying anyone who knows the mantra and holds the Mountain Suppressing Seal can control you? Holding the Mountain Suppressing Seal and reciting the mantra can only give me a headache and cannot truly control me. To really control me, you need to drop blood to recognize the master and make a contract with the Seal. Lu Yang and his companion nodded; it didn''t sound like a lie. Let''s go, let''s take her to the Corpse Chasing Sect. Why hasn''t the Sect Leader returned? Zhao Po anxiously waited at the entrance of the Corpse Chasing Sect. The Sect Leader not returning all night long was not a good sign. Whether the Sect Leader had fallen or the Drought Demon had escaped, either would cause great turmoil. Three specks rapidly moved across the sky, catching Zhao Po''s attention. Zhao Po squinted hard to see. Finally, he recognized who the three specks were. Senior Brother Lu! Senior Brother Meng! Zhao Po waved his hands excitedly and called out. He didn''t recognize the shabbily dressed woman sandwiched between the two men. So, it''s Junior Brother Zhao. Lu Yang landed with a smile. The last time they came to the Wild State, the first powerful sect disciple they met was Zhao Po. Zhao Po had accompanied them all the way to the Corpse Chasing Sect and even joined them on a mission to eradicate a Water Ghost; they had shared quite a bond. Back then, Old Meng and he were both at the Golden Core Stage. So many years had flashed by. Why are you here? And this female Daoist, how shall we address her no, now is not the time for this. A Drought Demon has emerged, disaster has struck, and the Sect Leader went to deal with it. He hasn''t come back all night. Please, Senior Brothers, go help! Zhao Po hastily spoke. Now was not the time for reminiscing. The Dry Corpse panicked upon hearing this: Don''t spout nonsense, the Drought Demon is perfectly safe! She had to rush; to save her life, she had given up all the means to control herself. If this youngster blabbed more, causing the two esteemed ones to form a bad impression of her, how could she survive? How could I talk nonsense about such a serious matter? I stayed up all night looking through ancient texts and sought advice from every person I could find! How could I talk nonsense about such a serious matter? I am the Drought Demon! Even if you are the Drought Demon wait, who did you say you are? Zhao Po finally noticed that although the Dry Corpse''s clothes were tattered, they were indeed the garments of their Corpse Chasing Sect. You, you are that Drought Demon?! Zhao Po''s eyes widened as he looked at Lu Yang and the other man, seeking a reasonable explanation. Lu Yang scratched his head, somewhat vexed. This matter seemed pretty straightforward; there wasn''t much to explain: Uh, it''s just that we happened to encounter her. Seeing that she was wearing the clothes of the Corpse Chasing Sect, we thought we should bring her to you for handling. We can''t handle her at all, Zhao Po said quickly. Even the Sect Leader, the first under the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, had less than a thirty percent chance of victory against the Dry Corpse. If it caused chaos in their custody, what could they do? No need to worry about that; we have the Mountain Suppressing Seal. Lu Yang explained how to use the Seal, and Zhao Po finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then when the Sect Leader returns, shall we have the Sect Leader hold the Seal? We both have business to attend to, so why don''t you take the Seal and drop blood to recognize mastery? After all, you''re at the Void Refinement Stage and lacking life-saving methods. Zhao Po could not win against Lu Yang and reluctantly accepted the Dry Corpse, taking the Seal and performing the blood rituals to recognize mastery. To make Lu Yang and his companion feel at ease, the Dry Corpse even sweetly called out Master. Junior Brother Zhao, strive hard in your cultivation; we''ll catch up another time. Lu Yang and his companion waved goodbye. By the way, the Grand Elder seems quite interested in the Drought Demon, we could write him a letter and ask him to come over and have a look. After Lu Yang and his companion left, a worried Lu Baqian flew back to the sect. He had searched all night and had not found any trace of the Drought Demon. The Drought Demon is so secretive and patient, it must be tough to deal with. There was some good news, though; he had stumbled upon the heir of the Divine Craftsman Wang family, but unfortunately, his cultivation level was too low to refine the Mountain Suppressing Seal that could pose a threat to the Drought Demon. But with the blueprints for the Mountain Suppressing Seal in hand, Lu Baqian could use the drawings to unleash part of the seal''s power and catch the Drought Demon off guard. In high-level cultivator combat, a single oversight could lead to total defeat! Sect Leader, you''ve returned safely! Zhao Po was still waiting at the sect entrance for Lu Baqian, his smile beaming with joy. Unfortunately, I didn''t find the Drought Demon I''m going to face the Drought Demon?! Lu Baqian noticed the female Dry Corpse standing obediently by Zhao Po''s side, like a human puppet, and was startled. Seeing that the Sect Leader was scared and about to take action, Zhao Po hurriedly stepped forward to explain the situation clearly. Although he was also unclear about the specific details. So it was Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Meng Jingzhou who took action. Wait a moment, does this mean you are now the master of the female Dry Corpse, and she is controllable? Let''s see who is stronger between us! Lu Baqian said excitedly, having thought about how to deal with the female Dry Corpse all night, he didn''t want that effort to go to waste. After seeking Zhao Po''s agreement, the female Dry Corpse willingly accepted Lu Baqian''s challenge. The two Half-step Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators quickly engaged in battle, with entire mountain ranges crumbling as easily as paper punctured by a probe. With Lu Yang and his companion no longer there to restrain her, the female Dry Corpse revealed her dominant and invincible side, and Lu Baqian was soon at a disadvantage. The female Dry Corpse was even more excited than Lu Baqian. Right, this is the Human Tribulation I should be facing. Indeed tough to deal with Lu Baqian wiped the blood from his mouth; with the female Dry Corpse releasing her Death Qi domain, he was distracted fending off the Death Qi and was overwhelmed by her relentless attacks. But there is a way, Mountain Suppressing Seal! Lu Baqian executed the Mountain Suppressing Seal with his magical spells and divine abilities, but the female Dry Corpse casually released her own seal mantra against it, resulting in both mantras exploding in the air. How come you''re not scared of the Mountain Suppressing Seal? Lu Baqian asked, perplexed. This shouldn''t be the case. The female Dry Corpse said faintly, What could be scarier than being ambushed by Sword Cultivators and Pure Yang Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators the moment you come into existence? An emergency meeting of the higher-ups in Wild State. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why did Zhang Tongheng get captured by Man Gu right after we just officially announced his promotion to County Magistrate? When the upper echelons of Wild State heard this news, their reactions weren''t much better than before, remaining stunned for several seconds before accepting the reality. It''s outrageous, it''s like they are completely disregarding our resolve! Mr. Song slammed the table in anger, having served as an official for centuries, he had never encountered such an absurd situation. What you''re saying, it was Zhang Tongheng himself who couldn''t control his greed and had to take bribes, can you blame Man Gu? If you ask me, we should be thanking Man Gu for rooting out the troublemaker. What do you mean rooting out the troublemaker, he''s just acting recklessly because he''s an Immortal Sect disciple! Seeing the group divided into two fervently disputing factions, Governor Lv frowned with dissatisfaction, Enough, let''s set aside Man Gu''s case for now. The position of County Magistrate of Zhongshan County is vacant again, who should take the position? How about selecting another one from among the County Magistrates under Zhongshan County? That won''t work, the rest lack the seniority to command respect. What does Lord Lv suggest, then? Governor Lv stroked his chin, pondering the appropriate candidate, and slowly said, We could assign an internal official from the state to take over as County Magistrate of Zhongshan County. I find Gong Cao Zhou Hai to be sharp-witted, able to read people and situations, and skilled at managing personnel, suitable for this position. Chapter 1223 Chapter 1223: Chapter 1222: The Consequences of Eavesdropping Chapter 1223: Chapter 1222: The Consequences of Eavesdropping Lord Governor Zhou Hai has taken up his post and requires all county magistrates in Zhongshan County to attend a meeting tomorrow? Man Gu, who had been busy all day and had just gotten off work, received the notice. He was currently dealing with the affairs of both the previous and the one before that governor and had been very busy the past few days. Fortunately, with the help of two senior brothers here, he was able to leave work on time. Finally, a new governor has arrived, Man Gu sighed. It hadn''t been easy with two changes of governors in just a few days. After thinking it through, Man Gu informed Lu Yang and the other about the meeting and hoped they could join him. Typically, whenever a county magistrate stepped out, they would bring along attendants or government officials to take care of and protect the magistrate. Joining the meeting as well? Indeed, Junior Brother Man, you''re currently in the Void Refinement Stage. It''s alright within our local area, but outside the county town, you might encounter dangers. This meant that Lu Yang and the other would be busy hunting for female ghosts on their night shifts and wouldn''t rest even after the night shift ended, as they would accompany Man Gu to the meeting the following day. Although those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage wouldn''t feel tired even without rest for a hundred and eighty days, Man Gu was still very touched. In Quyi County, where governance flowed smoothly, the two newly appointed constables encountered nothing throughout their night shift and afterwards, accompanied Man Gu to Zhongshan County. A few days ago, Lu Yang and his companion had come to Zhongshan County to resolve issues with the Hundred Sword Alliance, but it had been night then, and the streets were empty and silent. Arriving in Zhongshan County during the day, it was bustling, and although Quyi County had thrived under Man Gu''s governance over the past years, it still couldn''t compare to Zhongshan County. At the entrance of the Governor Mansion, they encountered several county magistrates who were arriving for the meeting. Some were in sedans, others in horse carriages, all looking quite spectacular. Only Man Gu and his companions were walking. Despite Man Gu having walked here, no county magistrate dared to underestimate him. As they descended from their sedans or carriages, they all greeted Man Gu with smiling faces. Capturing two governors within three days, with the second governor being imprisoned on the day he assumed officeCsuch a feat was indeed terrifying. Lord Man, it''s been a while and you still look as distinguished as ever. Lord Man indeed handles affairs decisively and cannot tolerate the slightest fault in his eyes, truly a role model for us! Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect, Golden Science Top ScorerCLord Man, possessing both titles, is truly enviable. Man Gu courteously responded, In the future, I must exchange more ideas with all of you lords. Upon hearing this, the other county magistrates hurriedly entered the Governor Mansion, hoping not to ''exchange ideas'' further, lest trouble arises from nowhere. Man Gu scratched his head, puzzledChe had delivered the responses just as the secretary had instructed, so why were their reactions different from what the secretary said? Never mind, let''s go in. Man Gu was always broad-minded; not understanding something wasn''t worth overthinking and straining his brain. Upon entering the Governor''s Mansion, Man Gu went into the council hall, while Lu Yang and the other, as attendants, could only stand guard outside. Along with Lu Yang and his companion outside, there were other attendants and government officials brought by the other county magistrates, so they were not lonely. That''s quite supportive of you two senior brothers. Who knows how long this new governor''s meeting will last. Perhaps you two seniors can take a stroll around the county. Lu Yang waved his hand and laughed, No need, no need. We came specifically to protect you; we can''t leave. Inside the council hall, Man Gu had just sat down when he was approached by an unfamiliar county magistrate. Lord Man, thank you. And you are? I am Yang Dinghai, the newly appointed county magistrate of Guyuan County. So you are Lord Yang. But why the thanks? Man Gu asked kindly with clasped hands. I hardly deserve to be called lord. Originally, Zhang Tongheng became the governor, leaving the position of county magistrate of Guyuan County vacant. Both I and Liu Wangzhi had a chance to become the county magistrate. However, Liu Wangzhi was adept at ingratiating himself with Zhang Tongheng, and the likelihood of him becoming the county magistrate was higher. But, Lord Man, you had Zhang Tongheng and Liu Wangzhi arrested, giving me the opportunity to assume the position. Man Gu realized, I see, it''s merely my duty; there''s no need for thanks. Lord Man, if you ever need my help in the future, just say the word, and I will do my utmost to assist. The two chatted for a while, and Man Gu found it strange, Speaking of which, we''ve been talking for so long, why hasn''t the County Magistrate arrived yet? The two senior brothers were waiting outside, and he was eager to wrap up the meeting early. Not only was Man Gu waiting a long time, but the other county officials also felt it was a bit long, wondering why County Magistrate Zhou was late to his first meeting. Is this a display of authority to those newly in charge? A man stood outside the council hall, from his attire, he was clearly the County Magistrate. County Magistrate Zhou, hearing the murmurs inside the hall, cracked a smile. While in Wild State, he held the position of Gong Cao, responsible for personnel movement, wielding immense power, and even the County Magistrates were always courteous around him. His assignment in Zhongshan State as the County Magistrate was merely a formality, a gilding of his resume, until he was eligible for a natural promotion to a higher grade. His achievements today were inseparable from his cultivation technique. His cultivation technique was a bit special, akin to the Buddhist telepathy, but not as powerful; it only allowed him to eavesdrop on conversations. Astute by nature, he could decipher relationships from these conversations, sowing discord or thriving on both sides, thus profiting from the situation. The reason he was late was that he wanted to listen to the county officials'' conversation inside the council hall, as well as the exchanges among the government officials outside, seeking useful intelligence. It''s about time to go in, said County Magistrate Zhou with a smile, regretting not having heard the conversation between the two people brought by Man Gu. Suddenly, the conversation of the two brought by Man Gu reached his ears. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s ''Devouring Dao Fruit'' seems powerful, it can even absorb other people''s Dao Fruits. Doesn''t that mean he could possess several Dao Fruits? Guan Shanhai''s ''Imprinting Dao Fruit'' is also formidable; given the chance, he could possibly create a new world. I wonder what kind of Dao Fruit we can condense and what extraordinary effects it might possess. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. County Magistrate Zhou was momentarily puzzled; what had just happened? He felt like he was missing a piece of his memory. It''s about time to go in, County Magistrate Zhou said with a smile, regretting not having heard the conversation of the two people brought by Man Gu. The conversation content brought by Man Gu entered his ears. Yingtian Immortal''s senior ''Tribulation Dao Fruit'' controls the Heavenly Tribulation, just thinking about it feels majestic. Immortal Jiuchong''s senior Yin-Yang Dao Fruit uses the world as a chessboard, bestowing Yin Yang attributes, annihilating everything. I wonder which of the two seniors is more formidable. Why does the County Magistrate keep eavesdropping on our conversation? Can he understand it? The Dao Fruit knowledge has a forgetting effect, right? I don''t know, let him listen if he wants, he won''t remember it anyway. County Magistrate Zhou was momentarily puzzled again; what had just happened? He felt like he was missing a piece of his memory. It''s about time to go in. This Dao Fruit Why hasn''t the County Magistrate come yet? Man Gu grew increasingly anxious, having waited from noon until the afternoon, nearly three hours passing by. The other county officials also had their complaints about County Magistrate Zhou. I''ll go find the County Magistrate. Man Gu opened the large doors of the council hall and saw County Magistrate Zhou, standing dazed. Lord Governor, why are you standing here? On his first day in office, County Magistrate Zhou was meant to show his authority, but instead, he ended up standing outside the council hall, punished for nearly three hours. Chapter 1224 Chapter 1224: Chapter 123 Barely Retained the Title of Number One Below the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Chapter 1224: Chapter 123 Barely Retained the Title of Number One Below the Transcendance Tribulation Stage The constables outside the meeting hall all witnessed County Magistrate Zhou being made to stand at the door for over two hours, and they transmitted messages to their respective County Magistrates, who began to look at Zhou with increasingly bemused eyes. Is this some strange kind of hobby? But even if he liked standing at the door, he couldn''t expect them to wait from noon until now. Even Zhou, who had exceptional interpersonal skills and a top-notch mental resilience, felt embarrassed in this situation. There was a little accident during practice; let''s start the meeting, Zhou said lightly, then walked inside. Lord Governor, it''s time to finish work for the day, Man Gu kindly reminded him. Zhou''s face changed color repeatedly. Although he was at fault, being persuaded by Man Gu in just a few words not to hold the meeting was a blow to his dignity. With a stern voice, he said, Lord Man, if we don''t hold the meeting today, we will have to continue tomorrow. Are you suggesting that all the colleagues come here again from their counties tomorrow? Are you trying to waste everyone''s time? Man Gu was puzzled, But wasn''t it you who wasted our time by standing at the door and not coming in? Faced with the truth, Zhou had no defense against Man Gu and ordered, We must have the meeting today! Oh, Man Gu sat down obediently. Seeing Man Gu''s indifferent attitude, Zhou''s blood pressure rose; he had never encountered such a person in his official career! He made an effort to adjust his mentality and chaired the meeting. In reality, it was just a simple introductory meeting. After all, he was new to the job and unfamiliar with the place; he couldn''t rashly decide the development direction of Zhongshan County. At the end of the meeting, Zhou asked, Does anyone else have something to say? No one responded. Zhou scanned the room and fixed his gaze on Man Gu, who seemed eager to leave, Lord Man, do you have anything to say? Man Gu shook his head, remembering the notes the secretary had written, No. Seeing that Man Gu was somewhat sensible and understood the rules of bureaucracy, Zhou''s tone softened a bit, Lord Man, don''t be constrained. Here, you can speak freely. Still, Man Gu shook his head, Don''t believe it; those who say such things are liars, very hypocritical, can''t be trusted. This was the explanation the secretary had given Man Gu about when a superior says to speak but not really to speakCall direct quotes. Zhou clenched his fists tightly, his century-long cultivation almost breaking right there. He managed to say calmly, Lord Man really has a sense of humor. I''m not joking, though. Zhou stared at Man Gu intently, wishing he could swallow him whole. It seemed that Man Gu had his eye on the position of County Magistrate, having captured the Governor twice already, but he didn''t expect himself to become the Magistrate, harboring resentment and repeatedly embarrassing him during the meeting. Through clenched teeth, Zhou managed to utter, Meeting adjourned. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were curious about Man Gu''s performance during the meeting, observing the hall with their Spiritual Sense. Seeing this scene, they exchanged glances, shaking their heads in amusement. Truly worthy of Junior Brother Man, Lu Yang thought that after they returned, the secretary would have to add more notes for Man Gu. Dealing with a superior like Man Gu was certainly not easy for the secretary. Hey, is there really anything funny about this? Fairy Eternity, who was also paying attention to Man Gu, felt that Man Gu had done quite well in the meeting. Open and honest, says what''s on his mind, very much in the spirit of his ancestors. Lu Yang held his forehead, thankful the Fairy hadn''t involved herself in officialdom. No, that''s not right, she had already reached the highest echelons of it. The Fairy couldn''t be relied upon, after all. It seemed he and Old Meng, two good Senior Brothers, would have to take more care of Man Gu. After the meeting, the three of them had no intention of lingering in Zhongshan County. Lu Yang and his companion still had patrolling duties that night. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Man Gu returned to his room in the Government Office to rest, while Lu Yang and his companion, invigorated, wandered around Quyi County and encountered someone unexpected. Master Ru? Lu Yang and his companion were surprised. What was Master Ru doing here? Could it be that he didn''t know the Drought Demon was already at the Corpse Chasing Sect, and he was still searching for it here? Lu Baqian was even more surprised. Are you two the constables here? That''s right, Man Gu is the County Magistrate here, and you two have come to serve as his Protectors. Lu Baqian remembered that Man Gu was the County Magistrate of Quyi County. Master Ru, what brings you to our county? Isn''t this just a chance encounter with a scion of the Divine Craftsman Wang Family? In order to contend with the Drought Demon, I rushed to get the forging methods for the Mountain Seal from them and didn''t have time to repay them. The young blacksmith Wang has decent talents; the only issue is his young age. Once he''s older, he can bring my token to join our Corpse Chasing Sect, or he could go to another Sect. I wouldn''t dare speak for distant places, but the Sects of the Wild State would definitely give me face. In the Wild State, every Sect knew the title of the number one person beneath the Pass Tribulation Stage, and none would dare not to give him face. By the way, I must thank the two Martial Nephews for delivering the female Drought Demon to our Corpse Chasing Sect. Master Ru, you are too kind. The female Drought Demon was originally a zombie of your esteemed Sect. We just happened to encounter her while on patrol. She has simply returned to her rightful owner. Still, I am grateful. She has exceptional combat capabilities and has become a significant asset to our Corpse Chasing Sect. I''ve exchanged blows with that female Drought Demon, and I''ve barely managed to maintain my title as the first person beneath the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Does that mean you defeated the female Drought Demon, Master Ru? No, she defeated me and then advanced to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Lu Baqian had been bedridden with a serious injury and had gone over the battle with the female Drought Demon many times, arriving at a conclusion: He could have won with the Mountain Seal keeping the female Drought Demon at bay, but since she had encountered Lu Yang, her courage had grown, and she was no longer intimidated. Then congratulations on your Sect''s advancement to Super-grade. A Sect could be considered Super-grade if it had a Pass Tribulation Cultivator in its ranks, and the female Drought Demon could probably be counted as a Pass Tribulation Cultivator for the Corpse Chasing Sect right? Discussing this made Lu Baqian very happy. With him present, their Corpse Chasing Sect was considered half a step into Super-grade. With the female Drought Demon joining, they had finally officially become a Super-grade Sect, eligible for tax reduction policies from the Dynasty. Lu Baqian felt that Lu Yang and his companion were indeed lucky charms. They had come to the Corpse Chasing Sect during their Golden Core Stage, and then he had advanced to the Half-step Tribulation Crossing Stage. This time they had brought a Transcendance Tribulation Stage female Drought Demon. Every visit seemed to double the strength of the Corpse Chasing Sect. To choose whether to join the Corpse Chasing Sect or another Sect? The young blacksmith Wang faced the choice given by Lu Baqian with much distress. Old Wang the blacksmith was also struggling to make a decision for his son. My child, don''t rush, you''re not yet sixteen. You can take your time to think, Lu Baqian said. The young blacksmith Wang furrowed his brows deeply in contemplation. He had been pondering one question all along: You said that the Corpse Chasing Sect excels at manipulating zombies and feeding them with one''s own blood. Then, my Bloodthirsty Evil Sword, being an inanimate object that grows stronger with bloodlust, wouldn''t that also be considered capable of controlling zombies? Lu Baqian fell silent for a moment, then said earnestly, My child, join our Corpse Chasing Sect. What we lack in our Sect is precisely your kind of thinking. Chapter 1225 Chapter 1225: Chapter 1224: Old, Can''t Keep Up with The Times Chapter 1225: Chapter 1224: Old, Can''t Keep Up with The Times Zhongshan County, Governor Mansion''s rooftop. The Governor Mansion was the tallest building in Zhongshan County. Standing here, County Magistrate Zhou could see the entirety of Zhongshan County''s beautiful scenery without any obstruction. He reached out as if trying to grasp the nearby street scene, as though he could control the entire Zhongshan County with just a stretch of his hand. The cool night breeze brushed through, stirring his thoughts. He recalled Man Gu''s performance during the meeting tonight and could not help but clench his fists tightly, making them creak. With Man Gu here, this Zhongshan County is probably not mine alone. Sir, Man Gu was really disrespectful to you at the meeting, Zhou Hai''s personal guard stood behind him, expressing indignation on his behalf. County Magistrate Zhou shook his head and laughed it off, After all, he is a disciple from the Seek Dao Sect and the current top scorer. It''s normal for him to be arrogant and not take someone like me, the county magistrate, seriously. A hint of coldness flashed through County Magistrate Zhou''s eyes, But he also needs to know that it took me a hundred years to rise to this position today, and it was certainly not by being kind-hearted! Even if he is a disciple from the Seek Dao Sect, after all, this world ultimately belongs to Great Xia, and the Seek Dao Sect is just one of the five Immortal Sects. Once in the official circles of Wild State, you need to follow the rules of Wild State''s official circles. He had connections all over the official circles of Wild State! Thinking of this, County Magistrate Zhou subconsciously touched the Storage Ring on his middle finger, his trump card in navigating through Wild State''s official circles. Where is the Storage Ring?! County Magistrate Zhou suddenly widened his eyes; his Storage Ring had disappeared without a trace! That was something he absolutely could not allow others to get their hands on! After the night shift, on the way back to the Government Office, Lu Yang looked at the streets, which were slightly busier than usual in the early morning, and felt puzzled. Old Meng, have you noticed that there seem to be more outsiders coming to our county? Quyi County wasn''t a tourist attraction, and logically, there shouldn''t be so many outsiders. Indeed, there are quite a few more, and have you noticed? All these people are cultivators, from the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, to the Spirit Transformation realms. Compared to the number of mortals, cultivators were extremely rare. The sudden influx of so many cultivators suggested that this matter was probably not so simple. After returning to the Government Office, the two decided to inquire with Man Gu. Oh, the increase in the number of cultivators? It''s because there''s a Secret Realm about to open, explained Man Gu. We have a Secret Realm in our county? No, not here. There''s a Secret Realm left behind by a cultivator from the beginning of the Great Xia period on a mountain not far from our county. It''s called the Four Treasures Secret Realm. Man Gu walked to the courtyard, pointing towards a distant mountain. It was early morning, and a misty fog enveloped the mountain, adding a mysterious aura to it. It''s that mountain over there, called West Mountain. Deep in West Mountain, there lies a Secret Realm. The Four Treasures Secret Realm opens once every hundred years. The Secret Realm has three levels, corresponding to the Golden Core Stage, the Nascent Soul Stage, and the Spirit Transformation Stage. Cultivators from these three realms can all participate in the trials of the Secret Realm. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The counties near West Mountain will see a rise in cultivator appearances, and it will be lively for a while. We''ve only just reached the Spirit Transformation Stage, lamented Lu Yang and his companion, wishing there was a Tribulation-Passing Level Secret Realm that they could try to venture into. The highest was Spirit Transformation Stage, so they wouldn''t interfere. Little Yang is really naive; only an Immortal can create a Tribulation-Passing Level Secret Realm. That''s also true, this level of Secret Realm isn''t something you just stumble upon. Even if you do run into it, there''s no need to go, right? Fairy Eternity said matter-of-factly, After all, it''s built by Immortals. If you want the rewards from the Secret Realm, just find the Immortal who built it and ask directly for the rewards. Uh, that''s not necessary either. Lu Yang, with his thin skin, could not bring himself to do such a thing. In the following days, more and more cultivators arrived in Quyi County. Although there were many cultivators, probably because they did not want to cause trouble before the opening of the Secret Realm, they all behaved themselves, and the public order in Quyi County remained as usual. Lu Yang and another strolled on the streets during the day, occasionally hearing exclamations. Look, that''s Kong Wen from White Horse Temple, it''s said that he has mastered one of the Six Spiritual Powers of Buddhism, Telepathy, no schemes can hide from him! Master Shi Chan from the Suspension Temple highly praises him. Draped in a kasaya, Kong Wen held one hand upright at his chest, chanting the Diamond Sutra, seemingly oblivious to the exclamations around him. The Azure Dragon Saint Son from the Quadruple Sect is also here, his Azure Dragon Killing Skill is recognized as unparalleled in this age, even comparable to a Sword Cultivator! The Quadruple Sect even purchased Dragon''s Blood for him. After bathing in the Dragon''s Blood, his Azure Dragon Killing Skill has reached an initial mastery. Magic artifacts can hardly harm him! The Azure Dragon Saint Son, a muscular man with dragon horns, was a Dragon-man, followed by many followers. The Eldest Senior Brother from the Tinghai Sect is here too. Ever since most of the high-ranking members of Tinghai Sect were captured, it has been in decline. It''s said that the remaining leaders abandoned their differences, stopped their backstabbing, and started nurturing him as a seed of revival! There''s also the Holy Daughter from the Seven Star Holy Land, rumoured to possibly be the next Lan Ting A direct disciple of the Sect Leader from the Shura Sect Lu Yang and his companion exchanged glances, seemingly not recognizing any of these people. We''re old, out of touch with the times. Lu Yang sighed, his back to his companion; despite the reactions of the people around, he didn''t recognize anyone, surely a sign these were all rising talents. Time flies, leaving no one behind. Meng Jingzhou also shook his head and sighed. Wait, these people are about our age, and some are even older, like this Azure Dragon Saint Son. Meng Jingzhou, using his Spiritual Sense with a slight probe, could determine the bone age of these individuals, all peers. Having heard Old Meng say this, Lu Yang remembered; they had seen the Azure Dragon Saint Son for the first time, but had met the White Tiger Saint Heir during their Foundation Establishment Stage at the borders of Great Xia. At that time, Lu Yang had just learned Imitation Fist and had kindly shaved the White Tiger Saint Heir''s head. Peers are only at the Spirit Transformation Stage. Lu Yang had thought peers would at least be at the Void Refinement Stage. At least the peers he saw were all at the Void Refinement Stage, like Man Gu, Li Haoran, Tao Yaoye, Lan Ting, Shi Chan, etc. Even Zhao Po was at the Void Refinement Stage. Boss, two fried dough sticks please. Passing by a stand, they suddenly felt hungry. Ah, this is the downside of cultivating too quickly, no common language with peers. Both sighed one after another; perhaps this was the cost of reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Kong Wen and two constables brushed past, his pupils suddenly shrinking. Due to his Telepathy just developing, he couldn''t yet control it well. He continuously used Telepathy to hear the thoughts of those around him. But the minds of these two constables were terrifyingly calm, completely silent to his powers! Who are they?! Lu Yang, eating his fried dough stick, noticed Kong Wen using Telepathy on him and flashed a profound, inscrutable smile. The two passed by Kong Wen, who stood frozen, the sound of one of their telepathic messages echoing in his mind. If I were you, I wouldn''t speak of our affair to anyone. Chapter 1226 Chapter 1226: Chapter 1225: Government Office Inspection Chapter 1226: Chapter 1225: Government Office Inspection Why did you send him a message? To add a sense of mystery. Five days later, the Secret Realm opened, and the bustling Quyi County returned to its former tranquility. Lu Yang and his companion couldn''t be bothered to join the crowd at the Four Treasures Secret Realm, as everything happening on West Mountain was visible from the yard. The dense fog surrounding the mountain couldn''t obscure their sight at all. They saw Cultivators forming various camps, filled with personal grudges and factional disputes, complex indeed, as if they were about to start fighting at any disagreement. However, the Cultivators kept their wits about them and held back, opting to wait until they were inside the Secret Realm before taking any action. As for what happened inside the Secret Realm, Lu Yang and his companion couldn''t see, but it didn''t matter muchCit was just a spectacle. After all, West Mountain wasn''t in their jurisdiction, and thus not their problem. Two more days passed, and the Secret Realm closed. Chase! While the snipe and the clam grapple, it''s the fisherman who benefits. After all our fighting, who would have thought Ji Zhong would be the one to snatch the fruit! It''s obviously you who''re targeting me on purpose! Ji Zhong retorted angrily, skillfully evading the attacks from behind. He clutched a ripe Spirit Fruit, the most important treasure from the Four Treasures Secret Realm. This kind of Spirit Fruit matured only once every hundred years and could improve one''s Realm by a small degree when consumed by those below the Divinity Transformation Stage. The Azure Dragon Saint Son and others were grinding their teeth in frustrationCthey had come to the Four Treasures Secret Realm precisely for this Spirit Fruit! Dare to compete with us, a mere Loose Cultivator! Before the Secret Realm opened, no one paid attention to Ji Zhong, the Loose Cultivator. However, after several Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators were successively defeated, everyone realized that Ji Zhong was the dark horse of the Secret Realm, or rather, a threat. The collective targeting of Ji Zhong had backfired, and instead, he seized the opportunity to grab the Spirit Fruit. Only then did someone reveal Ji Zhong''s background. Although he was a Loose Cultivator, he often had incredible luck, and his Cultivation progress was faster than the disciples of the Great Sects. He also had a few experiences in fighting above his level, but those victories were so coincidental that most had assumed they were due to luck. Now, those who knew Ji Zhong realized he had been concealing his true ability! We must catch him! Ji Zhong quickened his pace and fled West Mountain, heading straight for Zhongshan County. It was only when he reached the county town under the jurisdiction of Zhongshan County that he noticed the problem. Deep in the night, the town was deserted. Running to and fro so conspicuously, those tracking him could easily spot his movements. It seems I can only hide in this county town. Is this Quyi County? Ji Zhong reached a corner and was suddenly bumped by someone who seemed to be in a hurry, apologized briefly, and quickly left. Ji Zhong''s heart tightened, and he immediately checked the Spirit Fruit. The Spirit Fruit is still here; it seems I was overthinking it. Ji Zhong found a run-down inn, where the innkeeper was drowsy and nearly jumped from the startle. Innkeeper, I need a room. Remember, don''t tell anyone I''m here, no matter who asks! Ji Zhong threw down ten silvers, took the key, and hid in an upstairs room. The Azure Dragon Saint Son and others arrived in Quyi County, frowning tightly C after all, initiating a conflict in the county town could be problematic. He''s hiding? Search! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Don''t let the government office find out about us. Cover your faces! We''ve been crouching here for several nights, how come there is not a soul in sight? Two constables who were behind the times strolled on the street. Forget it, looks like there won''t be any ghosts tonight either, let''s continue checking the inns. Lu Yang and his companion entered the decrepit inn. Upon seeing their uniforms, the innkeeper hurriedly greeted them with a smile, Gentlemen, what brings you here? You should''ve heard from your fellow tradesmen, we''re currently checking real-name registration at inns. This was an order from the county office, stating that there were many unregistered inns in Zhongshan County that allowed people to stay just for money, and therefore all county towns were required to investigate. Show us the guest list for today and let''s see if you''ve registered guests according to regulations. The innkeeper brought out a booklet, his back breaking out in cold sweat. This place wasn''t an unregistered inn; they always registered guests by their real names. However, he was swayed by the sight of silver and rented out a room to a guest without registration. The guest also told him not to tell anyone he was here, which hardly sounded like good news. Lu Yang noticed the subtle changes in the innkeeper''s expression and looked at him with an almost smile, Innkeeper, if you confess now, we''ll just give you a verbal warning and let it go. But if we find something during our search, you''ll be shut down for rectification. Tell us, did you register anyone without following the rules? The innkeeper stammered in fright, Th-there is one. Where? Room one with the character for ''earth''. Lu Yang and his companion went to room one with the character for ''earth''. There wasn''t a sliver of light in the room; it seemed unoccupied. Anyone there? Open up. No response. Government office room inspection, Lu Yang stressed his identity. Still no response. Meng Jingzhou, growing impatient, pushed open the door and caught Ji Zhong, who was about to escape through the window. So it''s you who didn''t register with your real name? Ji Zhong was shocked. Not wanting to cause trouble and trying to escape, how could a constable have caught him? He was a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator! Meng Jingzhou dragged Ji Zhong back to the room, where Lu Yang pulled out some papers, lit a candle, and began taking notes on the table. Name? Ji Zhong. Produce your identification. Here. What''s your cultivation level? Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation. Do you know it''s illegal to check in without real-name registration? I do. Knowing that, you did it anyway? I am carrying a valuable treasure. After I came out of the Four Treasures Secret Realm, I''ve been chased The innkeeper heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that neither Lu Yang nor his companion had any intention of blaming him after they went upstairs. Suddenly, a stout man led several people into the inn. The innkeeper shuddered upon seeing the stout manCthe Azure Dragon Saint Son from the Quadruple Sect, whom he had seen on the street a few days prior. The Azure Dragon Saint slapped the table, causing the innkeeper to tremble with fear. Innkeeper, I need some information. Has anyone checked in recently and told you not to mention they''re here? The innkeeper was too scared to speak and could only nod in response. So they are here. The Azure Dragon Saint Son smiled. Ji Zhong''s Concealing Technique was really quite clever; even with Spiritual Sense, he couldn''t be found. Which room is he in? Third Grade number one room. Is anyone else in the room? There there might be two more people inside. The Azure Dragon Saint Son snorted coldly: I knew there were accomplices! But the fact that there were accomplices didn''t matter to him; they outnumbered them. Leading his followers, the Azure Dragon Saint Son stormed up to the second floor and kicked open the door of the Third Grade number one room. Ji Zhong, I advise you to hand over the goods obediently! Inside the room, Ji Zhong sat up straight, and two constables were busy taking notes. This scene was entirely unexpected by the Azure Dragon Saint Son. Especially when one constable stood up and sneered, What''s this, a robbery right before our eyes? Constable Meng loosened his wrists and ankles; it had been a long while since he had encountered someone this brazen. The Azure Dragon Saint Son, not wanting to get involved with government officials, attempted to flee, but before he could turn around, Constable Meng pinned him to the ground and tied him up. His followers were tied up along with him. It seems you were telling the truth. You hid in the inn anonymously to evade pursuers, so we''ll overlook your offense, Lu Yang said. Continue. Who else is after you? Lu Yang continued to take notes seriously, as Ji Zhong''s status had now changed to that of a victim. There''s someone from the Tinghai Sect At that moment, the door was kicked open again by someone else, just as furious: Azure Dragon, I heard you''re here, you won''t beat me to itCthe Spirit Fruit is mine! The others chasing Ji Zhong took note of the odd situation with the Azure Dragon Saint Son; having been in the rundown inn for so long without leaving, Ji Zhong was definitely here! He''s the Eldest Senior Brother from the Tinghai Sect, Ji Zhong identified on the spot, and Lu Yang nodded, taking the information down. Meng Jingzhou got up, tied up the Eldest Senior Brother from the Tinghai Sect, closed the door, and returned to his seat. Who else? There''s the Sect Leader''s closed-door disciple from the Shura Sect The door was kicked open yet again: Ji Zhong, hand over the Spirit Fruit! Is that him? Yes. In no time, the geniuses who had come for the Spirit Fruit were tied up one by one by Meng Jingzhou, filling the whole room. Meng Jingzhou shook his head helplessly at the sight; taking notes on so many robbers would take a long time. Check the record to see if everything you''ve said is included and let me know if there are any mistakes. Ji Zhong''s head was in a whirlCthe swift change of events caught him off guard, and he couldn''t comprehend how all the geniuses chasing him had been captured? These were all peerless geniuses, each displaying their Divine Abilities in the Four Treasures Secret Realm, favorites to claim the prize, yet not one could withstand a single move from the constables! Still dizzy, he checked the notes and said in confusion: There are no mistakes. Then sign at the bottom of each page, and on the last page write ''I have read the above notes and they are consistent with my statement.'' Wherever you write, press your fingerprint and also on the seal creases. Alright. After signing and pressing his fingerprints, Ji Zhong took out the Spirit Fruit from his chest, only to abruptly change color. It was a fake Spirit Fruit! Someone had switched the Spirit Fruit! It was that person who had bumped into him! He hesitated for a moment before saying, Gentlemen, I''ve lost my Spirit Fruit. May I report it missing? Chapter 1227 Chapter 1227: Chapter 1226 Instigator Chapter 1227: Chapter 1226 Instigator The Spirit Fruit is gone? Lu Yang asked. Meng Jingzhou nodded. Why do things keep happening one after another in the middle of the night? Not only have we captured a group of robbers, but now we''ve stumbled upon a theft case? We came here to catch ghosts. Where are the ghosts? Normally, after receiving a report, we should take a statement, but considering that taking a statement now could delay us and potentially allow the thief to escape, we''ll have to fill out the statement after catching the thief. Tell us what happened; when do you think it was stolen? Someone bumped into me right before I arrived at the hotel Meng Jingzhou shared his suspicion. After hearing this, Lu Yang and his companion had a general understanding of the case and got up to pack their things. Alright, you wait here; we''re going to catch the culprit. Meng Jingzhou opened his mouth, looking at the room full of geniuses bound by Meng Jingzhou, terrified. With Meng Jingzhou here, these people didn''t dare do anything, but once Lu Yang and his companion showed their capabilities, merely being tied up might not be enough to hold these geniuses. Lu Yang noticed Meng Jingzhou''s concerns, swept his gaze over the geniuses, and commanded coldly, [No one move] The intangible rule was set, and the geniuses felt something beyond ropes binding them, rendering them unable to move even a little despite their efforts. They panicked, this power was only ever felt when facing their sect elders. This was the power of the [Rule]! To establish such a rule so effortlessly that it suppressed them, this power was even more formidable than their elders''! Who exactly are these two constables! Isn''t it said that great powers like to disguise themselves as street beggars? Why have they now disguised as constables? Lu Yang and his companion leaped out the window and flew over Quyi County. At the same time, they expanded their Spiritual Sense to envelop the entire city, searching for any suspicious cultivators. The two locked onto a figure that blended perfectly into the night, strolling leisurely on the street. Numerous cultivators passed by him without noticing his presence, showcasing the extent of his stealth technique. Found him! The figure continued to leisurely walk down the street, humming a tune, tossing the Spirit Fruit around. Even when he saw two patrolling constables nearby, he ignored them. Just as he passed by the two constables, they both struck, pinning him down and subduing him. You, you can see me?! The figure was shocked; this was impossible! A Nascent Soul Stage managing to steal from someone in the Divinity Transformation Stage? You''re quite skilled, Lu Yang teased. Meng Jingzhou managed to obtain the Spirit Fruit in the Four Treasures Secret Realm, and it certainly wasn''t due solely to luck; his abilities were among the best even at the Initial Stage of Spirit Transformation. But this little thief being at the Nascent Soul Stage and still being able to steal from Meng Jingzhou showed that his skills were formidable. He must be kept under strict watch. Meng Jingzhou snatched the Spirit Fruit, frightening the thief into silence. He was proficient in Space Technique, capable of instantaneously moving to another location, but when he secretly tried to activate the Space Technique, he found that the surrounding space was completely locked; there was no escape! It wasn''t even an intentional space lock; they were just so powerful that they unintentionally distorted the space! Was it just bad luck stepping out today? Where did these two deities spring from? Instead of learning good, you only know how to steal, Meng Jingzhou said after confirming the Spirit Fruit was real, tapping the thief on the head. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What''s your name? Fang Ning, two lords above, this is really the first time I''ve made a mistakeCplease spare me, I dare not do it again! As Fang Ning spoke, he burst into tears, his face streamed with mucus and tears, touching anyone who saw him. Lu Yang and the other remained unmoved, deceiving others was one thing, but trying to deceive them with such fake crying was another. Besides, having cultivated thievery to such a perfected extent at the Nascent Soul Stage, it was apparent that this wasn''t his first offense. Considering his skills, it was feared that the local constables would find it hard to catch him once Fang Ning committed a crime. Search him. Meng Jingzhou grabbed Fang Ning''s wrist, and Lu Yang searched him, quickly finding a storage ring that seemed very expensive just by its style. Is this the storage ring you stole? No, this is my storage ring. Then open it. Fang Ning hesitated, and from his reaction, Lu Yang concluded that indeed, it was the stolen storage ring. Days had passed since Fang Ning stole the ring, and due to the overly complex seal attached to the ring, he couldn''t open it; he had been studying how to unlock the ring these past few days. The seal is quite intricate, Lu Yang remarked. With a slight movement, he sent out a Sword Qi and forcibly broke the seal of the storage ring. Lu Yang took out the contents of the ringCjust a few items, suggesting that its owner didn''t use this storage ring often. Among the items in the ring, a book caught Lu Yang''s attention: ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions?'' Although unsure of the content, its title alone seemed completely unrelated to Fang Ning. Where''s your identity proof? Lu Yang now suspected that even the name Fang Ning was fake. I didn''t bring it, Fang Ning said earnestly. Where did you leave it, take us there. In Yunzhou, Fang Ning deliberately named a distant place. Lu Yang was unfazed, No problem, we can make a trip. Fang Ning was on the verge of tears; this was the first time his schemes had backfired. A calm voice came from the end of the street as a middle-aged man in a black robe and cap walked towards them. Hehe, the young disciple was merely completing my test, my friends. Could you consider letting him off this time for my sake? Master! Fang Ning called out excitedly, deeply movedChad his master been secretly watching over him as he completed the test? After the middle-aged man appeared, the surrounding air seemed to solidify with his presence. He emitted an aura like a fierce beast of the Desolate Ancient, terrifying to the extreme, chilling to the bone. Encouraging theft and still talking sense? Arrest him! Lu Yang and his companion moved simultaneously, frightening the middle-aged man so much that he withdrew his aura and dodged quickly. Why were they fighting without a word? Couldn''t they all, being in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, sit down and talk? Just as Lu Yang and his companion were about to touch the middle-aged man, he instantly reappeared ten meters away. Space Technique? No, just pure high-speed movement. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, such quick movement at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage was rareCthis speed might even compare with the Black Feather Venerable of the Kunpeng Clan. The middle-aged man was secretly shocked; usually, those who engaged him for the first time mistook his speed for a Space Technique. Who exactly were these two who saw through this at a glance? Of course, Lu Yang and his companion could see through it; the Vaste Sea Ancestor often demonstrated the embryonic form of Spatial Dao Fruit before them, they couldn''t be more familiar with what a Space Technique looked like. It''s rare for someone of the Human race at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to reach such speed, are you the Thief Ancestor? No, the Thief Ancestor has only one leg which is why he claims to be unrivaled in speed, and no one disputes this. In that case, you must be the Thief King! Ah? Master, you''re the Thief King? Fang Jin was utterly shocked; his master had never revealed his true identity. The middle-aged man remained silent, as if a single move from the opposition could expose all his secrets. Chapter 1228 Chapter 1228: Chapter 127: Earthquake in the Wild State Officialdom Chapter 1228: Chapter 127: Earthquake in the Wild State Officialdom Those proficient in Space Technique during the Transcendence Tribulation Stage were numerous, yet those skilled in the Rapid Method at that stage were few and far between. That''s why even when the Thief King made his move, very few could guess his identity. Today, it seems he had met his match here. Although his identity had been worked out, the problem wasn''t significant, as long as he wasn''t caught. Lu Yang and his companion charged at the Thief King once more, the Thief King''s eyelids twitched, their speed had increased so drastically since just before! Weren''t these two just at the Early Tribulation Stage? Could this really be the speed one has at the Early Tribulation Stage? Or did they specialize in speed as well? Since their opponent was the Thief King, Lu Yang and his companion naturally went all out. The rumors had it that the Thief King could appear and disappear like a ghost, even freely entering and exiting the Imperial Palace at will, showcasing his astonishing speed. It was just that after the Thief King infiltrated the Land Money Trade Association, there had been no word from him. He had vanished from the Mortal World, and unexpectedly appeared here. Can we make a deal, please? Look, this isn''t really a big issue, you could just turn a blind eye and let the two of us go. The Thief King was full of regret. If only he''d known these two were so hard to deal with, he would not have shown off earlier and could have just taken his apprentice away while they were still unresponsive. The three of them engaged in tacit combat, none of them using highly destructive moves to avoid disturbing the peace. At their level, they had long since reached the realm where they could unleash or contain their power at will. Even if they were to fight with full force, not a trace of power would leak out. To outsiders, their fight would appear to be nothing more than a battle between martial masters. Fang Jin eagerly watched the sky, where only the afterimages left by the three remained, his eyes unable to catch their actual positions. Which family''s martial master has such speed? The pressure on the Thief King grew and grew, he couldn''t allow his lifetime of fame to be buried here. In a one-on-one fight, he feared no one. Not only did he have the advantage of being in the Middle Tribulation Stage, but also, within the same realm, no one could match his speed. But the problem was that he was facing two opponents, and they coordinated flawlessly, always blocking his escape routes and entrapping him in a dilemma. Lu Yang and his companion also found the Thief King to be a tough nut to crack, slippery like an eel; even when they got a touch, they couldn''t seize him. The best way to deal with someone renowned for their speed was to employ broad areof-effect attacks, like Lu Yang''s Swordmanship Domain. But this was the county city, and using the Swordmanship Domain would likely disturb the whole city. If that is the case, then we must break through to a higher realm. Just as the Thief King was looking for an opportunity to escape, he suddenly felt the two surpass him in realm, reaching the peak of the Pass Tribulation! Meng Junzi had granted Meng Jingzhou the privilege of borrowing strength from him at will. What is this Secret Technique?! The Thief King was dumbfounded. They had leaped from the Early Tribulation Stage to the Pass Tribulation Peak in an instantCHe had never heard of such a Secret Technique before, not even life-consuming techniques like the Heavenly Demon Disintegration had such an effect! The biggest issue was that against two at the Pass Tribulation Peak level, he had no escape! Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The situation for the Thief King went from bad to worse, and he was subdued by two constables. The net of the law is large and meshed fine, avoiding nothing; the brazen Thief King was eventually captured. My two Daoist friends, there really is no need for things to come to this. Look at me, a formidable figure in the Transcendence Tribulation StageCI wouldn''t covet just a mere Spirit Fruit. It was merely a test for my apprentice, and we were planning to return the Spirit Fruit after tonight. The Thief King tried to appease them with a smile. These two were devilishly good; using force was out of the question, so he could only appeal to their emotions, hoping they would show mercy. This at best counts as a mitigating factor, Lu Yang was unmoved. They could not fail the duty signified by their uniform. With the capture of the Thief King and his apprentice, Lu Yang and his companion began to examine the ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions'' they had found in the Storage Ring. This book is interesting; it records the dirt on officials from Wild State. Look at this page; it''s describing bad habits, over here is the bribery history, and this one details instances of malfeasance. The records are definitely thorough. Meng Jingzhou was amazed after reading it. The author of this book had some skill, documenting such private information, presumably obtained through special methods of eavesdropping and spying. Especially since the book didn''t just record what leverage existed over the officials, it sometimes even included evidence. Probably wants to use this book to blackmail officials. Unfortunately, the author''s name is not written in the book. Confess honestly, where on earth did you steal this Storage Ring from? Now that his master had been apprehended, Fang Jin could only confess honestly, It''s the Storage Ring of Zhou Hai, the County Magistrate. Lu Yang and his companion understood at once, everything clicked into placeCZhou Hai was skilled in eavesdropping, and the matters recorded in the book must have been overheard by him using his Cultivation Technique. When Man Gu woke up in the early morning, there were more than ten capture orders at the door, all requiring his signature. Man Gu felt ashamedChe had already been working hard to maintain the public order in Quyi County, yet there were still so many lawbreakers and officials violating discipline. Lucky I asked two Senior Brothers to come over and help. Man Gu saw the note left by Lu Yang and his companion, and was even more moved. The two Senior Brothers finished their night shift without any rest, and now they have to go and confirm with the victims. Lord Zhou, this ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions'' is yours, right? Two constables came to verify with the victim. They were particular about the chain of evidence in their cases; it wasn''t enough to just have Fang Jin''s statement that the ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions'' was stolen from Zhou HaiCthey needed the victim to identify it as well. Zhou Hai''s eyes bulged when he saw the two carrying the ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions''; that deadly bookChow could it have ended up in their hands! Right, these two were Man Gu''s subordinates, it must be Man Gu''s doing. So it seemed, Man Gu''s outward appearance of being careless was all an act, but in reality, he was as sharp as a tack. He''d gone out of his way to remove two Prefectorial Governors and now he had even included himself in his calculations! What a formidable opponent. This isn''t something you have the right to touch, give it to me! Zhou Hai said sternly, sure that what the two were holding was the original. You haven''t even said if it''s yours yet. If it is, we''ll have to make a record of it, Lu Yang said earnestly. I said, hand it over! Zhou Hai shouted angrily, stepping forward, trying to snatch it away! Numerous Demon Beast images appeared around Zhou Hai, the Demon Beasts roaring ferociously, striking straight at the soul! The Demon Beasts were all formed from Spiritual Sense; his Cultivation Technique was fundamentally a very rare method of cultivating Spiritual Sense. The Demon Beasts pounced towards Lu Yang and his companion, Zhou Hai sneered, how could he, of such stature, be threatened by two constablesChe could already picture these two reckless constables agonizingly writhing on the ground, begging for mercy! But when the Demon Beasts touched the two, they instantly collapsed, and Zhou Hai suffered a backlash, rolling on the ground, head banging the floor. Look at you, why even put yourself through this? Meng Jingzhou sighed and squatted beside Zhou Hai, they were originally there to verify the evidence, and now look what''s happened, the victim attacking the constables, turning into a criminal suspect himself. Let''s just take him back. An emergency meeting of the high-level officials in Wild State. Compared to the previous meetings, this one had fewer attendeesCsome due to discipline violations, others due to illegal acts, all under control. With several high-ranking officials captured, it''s not hard to imagine the level of control extending downwards, undeniably a massive shock to the bureaucratic field of Wild State. Since the founding of Great Xia, there had never been such a tremendous upheaval in the officialdom of Wild State. Rumor has it that Governor Lv almost fainted from anger upon seeing the ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions'', having to take several bottles of Heart-Protecting Pills before he could recover. He hadn''t anticipated that not only was the internal bureaucracy in chaos, but also, the reason he had appointed Zhou Hai as County Magistrate was because his subordinates continuously praised Zhou Hai. Unexpectedly, the reason his subordinates kept singing Zhou Hai''s praises was that they had been blackmailed! Zhou Hai coldly swept his gaze across the assembly; whether they felt guilty or not, all of them stayed silent and bowed their heads. Let''s discuss, who should be appointed as the County Magistrate of Zhongshan County? I think Man Gu is fit for the task. Chapter 1229 Chapter 1229: Chapter 1228: The Third Path of Void Refinement Stage: An Official in the Mortal World Chapter 1229: Chapter 1228: The Third Path of Void Refinement Stage: An Official in the Mortal World Great Xia Palace. The Wild State has decided to promote Man Gu to County Magistrate exceptionally? Emperor Xia looked at the memorial with a peculiar expression, initially thinking that when he saw the two characters for Man Gu, it was someone with the same name. But upon closer thought, that was not right; the surname Man belonged only to the Barbarian tribe, and in the last thousand years, only Man Gu had become an official. Upon reviewing the detailed personal profile that followed, it indeed was Man Gu, Great Xia''s Top Scorer. The previous three County Magistrates just needed to report the list to the dynasty, and the process would be completed with the Chief of Staff''s approval. However, Man Gu did not meet the tenure or experience requirements, and the appointment of a County Magistrate required Emperor Xia''s approval. Is Man Gu performing that well, for the Wild State to promote him exceptionally? Emperor Xia read the section of the memorial that detailed Man Gu''s record, and his expression grew increasingly strange. In just half a month''s time, the Prefectorial Governor of Zhongshan County has been caught by Man Gu? The old Prefectorial Governor was caught, the one promoted from the lower ranks was caught, and the Prefectorial Governor sent down from above for training was caught. This was not a matter of Man Gu doing too well, it was clearly that no one besides Man Gu dared to be Prefectorial Governor. However, it is indeed odd; Man Gu was doing a fine job as a County Magistrate, how come there have been so many incidents lately? Later on, Emperor Xia saw the frequently appearing names Constable Lu, Constable Meng within the detailed arrest reports and was silent for a long time. Eventually, the confusion was resolved. Emperor Xia wrote a granted character at the end of the memorial. His Majesty approved it so quickly? Governor Lv was quite surprised when he received the outcome. Usually, His Majesty wouldn''t make a decision so quickly on an exceptional promotion. It seemed that Man Gu held significant weight in His Majesty''s heart. The news of Man Gu''s exceptional promotion to County Magistrate quickly reached the ears of the various magistrates of Zhongshan County; they each had their sources of information, which were quicker than official announcements. Man Gu became County Magistrate? His experience is insufficient; how did they let him become County Magistrate? Upon careful consideration, it''s within reason. Man Gu is upright and fair, an enforcer of the law, the Top Scorer personally appointed by the Emperor, and also a Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect. He should have become County Magistrate long ago. It''s not that simple. I have some connections above, and it is said that during the previous two decisions for Prefectorial Governor, Man Gu was on the list of candidates, but several dignitaries disagreed with him becoming Prefectorial Governor. Later, these dignitaries were implicated by the ''Hundred Officials'' Descriptions,'' and it''s uncertain if they can even retain their positions. Hiss, is this also within Man Gu''s calculation? Truly terrifying. Lord Man is divinely intelligent; I have utmost admiration! The secretary repeatedly praised, having been Man Gu''s deputy since he first became a County Magistrate and having spent the most time with him. After such lengthy contact, he had believed that Man Gu was a simple and honest person. To be frank, such people do not go far in the officialdom, and all he could do was to help cover for Man Gu as much as possible, so as not to become too estranged from colleagues. So, when he learned that Man Gu had arrested the former former former Prefectorial Governor, he was extremely anxious. This was a big taboo in officialdom. Who would have thought that Man Gu''s subsequent actions would be completely unexpected, and the subsequent Prefectorial Governors were all overthrown by him. To say it was a coincidence, he utterly disbelieved it; where could be so many coincidences in an event. This must be Man Gu''s calculations! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Presumably, the demeanor he displayed on usual days was also to confuse the opponent, to let the enemy lower their guard. This astuteness, this patience, this calculationCit is worthy of a Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect! ` He had served six County Magistrates, and whether those magistrates would be promoted or retire from their original positions, he could tell at a glance. He thought he had trained a pair of discerning eyes, but he never saw through Man Gu. Ah? I''ve been promoted? Man Gu held his transfer orders in complete bewilderment, examining them from all angles to determine their authenticity. He had come to Red Dust Mortality, not to become an official in Red Dust Mortality. Besides, he hadn''t done anything, so how had he been promoted? Congratulations, congratulations. Lu Yang and another, one on each side, clapped their hands. As Junior Brother got promoted, the two Senior Brothers were genuinely happy for Man Gu from the bottom of their hearts. Can I, can I really be a good Prefectorial Governor? Man Gu lacked confidence. I can''t even manage a small county properly. Look at how overcrowded the dungeons are recently, filled with gang crimes and brazen robbery and theft. If it weren''t for the two Senior Brothers, I wouldn''t even know how chaotic the county was. Meng Jingzhou kindly comforted Man Gu, You can''t say that. In my opinion, other places in Great Xia are just as chaotic; they just haven''t noticed it. The fact that these people are caught in our county proves that your governance is effective. What''s more, Meng continued, there are plenty of those who Refine the Void and turn to Red Dust Mortality. Many choose to become officials, but look at how quickly any of them has been promoted compared to you. You''re a natural-born official, encouraged Lu Yang. Who knows, you might even carve out a third path in the Void Refinement Stage, becoming an official in Red Dust Mortality. I was that remarkable. Man Gu had no doubts; his Senior Brothers wouldn''t deceive him. Then Man Gu started to feel a headache coming on. One Quyi County could capture so many unruly Cultivators; once he got to Zhongshan County, who knew how many Cultivators he might encounter. Especially since his cultivation level was always unstable, and the two Senior Brothers would leave after dealing with the haunting incident, Zhongshan County could be thrown into chaos with no one to stabilize the situation. Man Gu shared his worries, and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou thought that indeed posed a problem. It was fine while they were still there, but what would happen once they left? Lu Yang had a bright idea, Why not buy some insurance? Although it won''t prevent chaos, it can reduce losses. Meng Jingzhou approved, thinking Old Lu''s idea was good. Seeing the two Senior Brothers both thought it was a good idea, Man Gu also felt more confident. By the way, Chief Secretary Liu, would you like to come to the prefectural office with me? Man Gu asked. Over the years, Chief Secretary Liu had taught him many rules of the officialdom. Having him in the new place meant he had someone to consult with if needed. Me? Chief Secretary Liu was surprised; he didn''t expect an opportunity for promotion at his age. He bowed excitedly to Man Gu, Thank you for your generous affection, my Lord! What about the two Senior Brothers? Lu Yang shrugged, We''ll go to Zhongshan County with you, of course. It won''t interfere with ghost hunting. After all, with Man Gu being a newcomer as Prefectorial Governor, they needed to give him support in the county. You want to buy insurance for the entire Zhongshan County? The president of the Land Money Trade Association''s Huangzhou Branch was astonished. The news of Man Gu''s assignment as the new Prefectorial Governor of Zhongshan County had already spread. Why would the new Prefectorial Governor buy insurance as soon as he assumed office? Buying insurance for an entire county was a huge deal. Yes, and I want the highest level of coverage, Man Gu declared seriously, with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou standing behind him, all displaying a businesslike demeanor. This The president of the branch was somewhat at a loss, sensing something odd about the request, but he kept his composure, Your prudence in willing to purchase insurance is very much welcomed by us. However, since this is the first time Zhongshan County is buying insurance, we need to conduct a risk assessment. I understand, it means your branch will send someone to our Zhongshan County to assess the risks and set the cost, Man Gu said, even though he didn''t really understand; he had learned these rules from what Lu Yang told him on the road. The president shook his head, That''s the old policy. Since experiencing the incidents with the Sword Tower and the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, our commerce has suffered significant losses, so the headquarters revised the policy. For a large order like yours, we need to report to headquarters. They will send personnel for the risk assessment, and only after the president gives the final approval can we have a result. Chapter 1230 Chapter 1230: Chapter 1229: Land Money Trade Association President Chapter 1230: Chapter 1229: Land Money Trade Association President It really is a major trade association, their handling of affairs is always reliable, Lu Yang believed that the association''s rules were reasonableCsignificant deals required such thoroughness. It was indeed a coincidence that he had witnessed the entire course of the two accidents at the Sword Tower and the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, both were purely accidental, so it was normal for the association''s risk assessment to be inaccurate. But modifying the rules was also beneficial, perhaps the people at the headquarters were more capable than those at the branch, and could make accurate judgments. Soon, Man Gu and his two Senior Brothers left the association. If this deal went well, perhaps Zhongshan County would purchase insurance annuallyCit was definitely an excellent business. With this in mind, the branch president did not dare to delay and promptly submitted the report directly to the Imperial City headquarters. Full insurance for Zhongshan County? As a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect, the top scorer of Great Xia, and a specially promoted County Magistrate, Man Gu''s triple status melded together, granting him sway over both the official and martial paths; the Imperial City headquarters also paid great importance to this. We have a risk assessment here that requires your expertise, seven predecessors. The head of risk assessment sought out seven cultivators, who were no ordinary members. They were originally the old veterans from the Jingzhou Branch and were transferred to the headquarters for their outstanding performance and faultless record in risk assessments. Although they had initially slipped up in the risk assessment of the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect, the subsequent investigation made it clear it was a pure accident, who could have foreseen Celestial Master Guiyuan and the Great Qian God Lord, who had disappeared for eighty thousand years, battling at the sect? Since it was an accident, it wasn''t the fault of the seven old veterans, and their talents shouldn''t be buried for it; this decision was personally approved by the Trade Union President. Alright, leave this matter to us, the seven old veterans confidently announced. After arriving at the headquarters, they also proved their skills, with each risk assessment being highly accurate. As the seven old veterans analyzed the data for Zhongshan County en route, they hurried on their way to the county without delay. This time, the insurance purchaser is the newly appointed County Magistrate of Zhongshan County, Man Gu, who is also a Disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect. A disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect? Initially, they had not paid much attention to Man Gu''s status, but hearing the name of the Dao Seeking Sect naturally made their teeth ache. The leader consoled the others, Come on, haven''t we gotten over that hang-up yet? The problem was with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, not the Dao Seeking Sect; such a reaction is unnecessary. Even so, with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou being the talk of the town, it was easy to associate them with the Dao Seeking Sect whenever it was mentioned. By the way, is there any mention of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou being in Zhongshan County in the materials? one of them asked. Their failure with the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect prompted their instinctive resistance to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, and now they ruled out these two individuals in any risk assessment. I went through it; they''re not mentioned. That''s good to know. The seven old veterans continued to analyze the files, praising the maneuvers of Man Gu. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This young man is quite astute, biding his time as County Magistrate, until half a month ago, seizing the opportunity to remove three former County Magistrates. His methods were aggressive but legitimate and legal, effectively signaling to the higher-ups in Wild State that he was determined to secure his position. This also shows that Man Gu is cautious by nature; he wouldn''t have waited until now to make a move otherwise. It''s normal for a cautious person to buy insurance. But isn''t it strange to purchase insurance as soon as he takes office? someone still questioned. The leader shook his head; with his seniority and rich experience, he had seen all sorts of people and had already discerned Man Gu''s motives. You haven''t considered one thing, the insurance for the entire county is indeed expensive, and making such seemingly unreasonable requests upon taking office is very likely a way to observe the reactions of the Zhongshan County officials, to see who supports him and who opposes him. Calling a deer a horse, indeed I overlooked this point. They conversed back and forth, gradually outlining the truth. Upon their arrival in Zhongshan County, they visited the Quyi County Government Office, subtly questioning the government officials. Man Gu has enlisted two distant relatives as constables, and these constables have also been promoted to the county level, but everything else is normal. Finding jobs for relatives is a common sentiment; I often have people asking me to use my connections to get them into the commerce association. And did you notice, these two relatives also participated in the apprehension of the three County Magistrates? Ordinary constables wouldn''t dare take on such a task; these are trusted relatives who have Man Gu''s confidence. Indeed. After a round of investigation, the seven old veterans submitted their report to the headquarters'' head of risk assessment. Extremely low risk? The head of risk assessment at the headquarters thoroughly read their report, which was well-argued and cited extensively, with exhaustive data analysis, proving to be very persuasive. Now only the president''s agreement was necessary. The president isn''t in? The head of risk assessment was informed by the president''s secretary that the president was not present. It''s been several days since we''ve had contact, said the president''s secretary, who was used to the president''s frequent disappearances. So, is this risk assessment approved or not? Man Gu was waiting on their decision; this was a major client. The president''s secretary responded calmly, According to regulations, if the president cannot be contacted and there''s an urgent reason, the risk assessment can be approved directly, with all consequences the responsibility of the president. In the Zhongshan County Prison. The criminals captured by Lu Yang and his companion were originally held in the Quyi County Prison. Once Man Gu became the County Magistrate, Lu Yang and his companion believed that capturing these people was to Man Gu''s credit and insisted on keeping them by side, thus transferring them to the Zhongshan County Prison. Moreover, the Zhongshan County Prison conditions were much better than those in Quyi County, hence ensuring the prisoners'' human rights. Inside the prison, three county magistrates were detained together in one cell. Despite their different experiences, their fates were the same, giving them much in common to discuss. Master, I can''t believe you are the Thief King! Fang Ning looked up to his master in admiration; he knew his master was mysterious and powerful, but he did not know he was that powerful. The Thief King, that was a legendary figure in their Thief Sect, second only to the Thief Ancestor. The Thief King sighed, How have I taught you? Be calm, guard against arrogance and rashness. The reason I didn''t tell you about my identity was exactly because I feared this reaction. The Thief King is just one of my identities; I have another. What is it? Fang Ning looked at his master with anticipation. With a slight smile, the Thief King began to reveal, The current president of the Land Money Trade Association. Now that his good disciple knew about his Thief King identity, there was no longer any reason to hide the other. What? Fang Ning was struck as if by lightning, how could his Thief King master possibly be the president of the Land Money Trade Association? These two identities were worlds apart. Stretching leisurely, the Thief King found a comfortable position to lie down, finding the place indeed more comfortable than the Quyi County Prison. But master, now that you''re locked up here, what happens to the commerce association? Fang Ning was anxious for his master, who still appeared so calm. The president isn''t as busy as you imagine. I often disappear on adventures, and the commerce association can still function normally without any issues. Chapter 1231 Chapter 1231: Chapter 1230: Haunted? Chapter 1231: Chapter 1230: Haunted? Master, since you''re so rich, why did you even join the Thief Sect? Fang Ning didn''t understand. Is it a hobby? Fang Ning had never been rich, but he''d heard that wealthy people often do things beyond ordinary folks'' comprehension because of boredom. The Thief King sighed, A hobby my ass, I was the Thief King first before I was reluctantly made the president of the Trade Union. What do you mean? Fang Ning didn''t understand. You must have heard plenty about my legend, so I won''t bore you with my early life experiences. Mhmm. As a member of the Thief Sect, who hasn''t heard of the Thief King''s legend? Tales like Night Exploration of the Imperial Palace, Stealing Heaven and Changing Day, and Seal Mysterious Trace were countless. But ever since the Thief King declared that he''d steal from the Land Money Trade Association headquarters, he had vanished without a trace, and no one heard of him ever again. Back then, I had reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, was full of pride and believed there was nowhere I couldn''t go, nothing I couldn''t steal. Especially after I smoothly snuck into the Great Xia Palace and left undetected, I didn''t take anyone seriously. I even announced my thefts beforehand, and despite their utmost vigilance, they were powerless against me, only able to watch helplessly as I stole whatever I desired. There''s a rule in the Thief Sect ancestors'' teachings, forbidding members from targeting the Land Money Trade Association. At that time, I was the number one thief in the world and didn''t take the ancestors'' teachings seriously. Then I snuck into the Land Money Trade Association to steal and bumped into the old man. Who is the old man? At this point, the Thief King couldn''t help but cover his face, probably the most embarrassing and unfortunate event of his life: The Thief Ancestor. After he got the title of Thief Ancestor, he washed his hands of his old ways and founded the Land Money Trade Association. Had I known the Land Money Trade Association was his, I must have been out of my mind to steal from there! Fang Ning: One could imagine the master''s emotions. Everything the master knew was the Thief Ancestor''s old tricks. Stealing under the nose of the Thief Ancestor was like showing off one''s slight skill before an expert. No wonder the Thief Sect''s ancestors'' teachings explicitly forbade theft against the Land Money Trade AssociationCit was a regulation left by the Thief Ancestor. Seeing my potential, the Thief Ancestor let me become the president to manage the Trade Union for him. So that''s how it was but wait, master, wasn''t the Thief Ancestor a figure from 60,000 years ago? How is he still alive? Could someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage live for that long? Of course, the Transcendance Tribulation Stage cannot live that long, but the catch is, the old man is a Semi-Immortal, even possessing the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit. Every time the Thief King thought about the Thief Ancestor mastering the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit, he felt like banging his head against the wall. He was skilled at speed, sure, but no matter how skilled, could he match the speed of the Dao Fruit Outline? His rapid movements were like slow motion in front of the Thief Ancestor. What exactly is the Dao Fruit Outline? I''ve told you a bit too much already. Your Realm is not sufficient, and knowing too much now could make you overly ambitious. You''d better master the skills I''ve taught you first. We''ve been constables for a month now; shouldn''t there be some ghosts popping up by now? Meng Jingzhou, dutiful at his post, was patrolling Quyi County. Although the two constables had risen in rank with Man Gu to county level, they still remembered their roots and persisted in patrolling the streets. Is it possible that there were originally ghosts at the cemetery but they were eaten as snacks by the female Dry Corpse? Lu Yang speculated. That can''t be right, do zombies have a habit of eating little ghosts? I don''t know, that''s why I''m asking you. I don''t understand zombies either. How about we go ask the female Dry Corpse at Corpse Chasing Sect after work? Sounds good. As they were chatting, Lu Yang suddenly gestured, and Meng Jingzhou tactfully shut up, choosing to communicate via Spiritual Sense instead. What''s wrong? Lu Yang pointed down the street ahead: Something''s up. The midnight streets were deserted, but not far from them, several fuzzy figures were standing in pairs or groups, conversing. Meng Jingzhou blinked in surprise, noting the puzzled expression on those figures. Are they ghosts? But that can''t be right. If there were ghosts, I would feel their Yin Energy. Why can''t I sense anything? Meng Jingzhou was highly sensitive to Yin Energy and Yang Qi, yet he couldn''t sense any life force from these people at all. Could it be that they are neither human nor ghost? The two felt that the situation wasn''t ordinary, so they concealed their presence and quietly approached the figures. The ritual is nearly complete, make sure you don''t screw up at the critical moment. Don''t worry, have we ever let you down? There won''t be any issues. Let''s hope so. Lu Yang and his companion listened to their conversation, puzzled by what they heard. What ritual? Who are you people? Lu Yang and his companion dropped their Concealment Technique and asked the figures with a frown. But these people acted as if they could not see Lu Yang and his companion at all, continuing to converse among themselves. Lu Yang reached out to touch these people, but his hand passed right through, visible but intangible. What''s going on here? An illusion? Meng Jingzhou furrowed his brow; in all his years of wandering, he had never encountered such a situation before. Lu Yang shook his head: It''s not that, don''t forget what my Cultivation Technique is. An illusion can''t fool me. Despite his words, Lu Yang was also unsure about the situation. It was as if these people weren''t really there. Immortal Fairy, what''s happening here? Lu Yang had to admit his inexperience and sought help from Immortal Fairy Eternity. Oh, this is a Space Projection, Immortal Fairy Eternity indeed knew the reason. Space Projection? It happens when a Space Crack appears and the people in that space are standing right atop it, casting part of their projection here. The true bodies of these people are in another space. Of course, you can''t touch them. Are Space Projections rare? Lu Yang considered how many Secret Realms he had been through and how many spaces he had seen. His Green Peak Sword even came with a small space of its own, yet he had never encountered a Space Projection before. Immortal Fairy Eternity nodded: Quite rare. Immortal has only seen it a few times. Shock crossed Lu Yang''s face; indeed, the occurrence was very uncommon. Mainly because only unstable spaces with cracks can cause a Space Projection, and spaces become unstable when the Cultivator building them lacks the necessary skill. Usually, Cultivators are aware of their level, whether they are good at the Space Skill or not. Those who are skilled build spaces, those who aren''t skilled, don''t. It is rare to see someone who is unaware of their own level and dares to haphazardly build spaces. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The hauntings the Barbarian lad spoke of must be the Space Projections, which have been occurring for four months now. After four months, the master of that space is still unaware of the Space Crack; you can imagine his skill level. The figures still caught up in the Space Projection were talking. Don''t worry, the official ritual will definitely have no issues. Look, we''ve conducted a trial run of the ritual every month, four times now, isn''t every time a success? Lu Yang: I think your trial runs weren''t very successful. Chapter 1232 Chapter 1232: Chapter 1231 Fengdu Chapter 1232: Chapter 1231 Fengdu Lu Yang mentioned the spatial projection to Meng Jingzhou, who suddenly realized what was happening. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Spatial projection? This is actually the first time I''m hearing about it. No wonder Junior Brother Man thought it was a haunting. Spatial projections were visible but intangible, and each time one appeared, Man Gu''s cultivation level would fluctuate to a very low state, preventing him from making an accurate judgment. Whether it was a haunting or spatial projection didn''t matter anymore; after laying in wait for so long, they had finally found the main event. Fairy, is there a way to enter this space? Lu Yang was a cultivator who knew his own limitations, aware that he was not adept at the art of space and needed to consult an expert. It''s quite simple, really. This space doesn''t seem very stable. You could just strike a slash at the crack with a sword, or the Meng Family Kid could throw a punch, and that would create an opening. Is there another method? A twitch ran through the corner of Lu Yang''s eye; he merely wanted to inform the space''s owner to patch up the crack so as not to frighten people with these spatial projections. If he were to attack with a sword and Old Meng with a punch, then tell the master of the space that there was a fissure, that would be no different than provocation. Self-detonation would also work, and make an even larger opening. Any methods that don''t create openings? Fairy Eternity spread her hands: Then I can only ask you to have the Vast Sea Ancestral Master pick the lock. Lu Yang scratched his head in some difficulty. Technically, both he and Old Meng were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, nearly at the peak of their powers. It was somewhat embarassing that they would need to call on an Ancestor for help when facing difficulties. After Lu Yang explained the situation, Meng Jingzhou also felt embarassed. Just as the two were considering other approaches, they both felt a warmth in their chests. Upon checking, they saw that it was a message from Mu Baiyi, sent through the Jiuyou Order. This year, after years of effort, Fengdu is finally complete, towering and magnificent, interfacing with the heavens and the earth, sharing existence with the nether. This event is a once-in-millennium occasion, stirring attention from all corners. We hereby set the celebration for the completion of Fengdu on July 15, and on behalf of the entire Jiuyou Sect, we sincerely invite the Young Sect Master to grace the event. Entrance location: Great Xia Desolate State Zhongshan County''s ''Come Again BBQ Shop.'' The two silently put away the Jiuyou Order. It seemed they now knew who the owner of the space was, so there was no need to trouble the Vast Sea Ancestral Master for help. If I remember correctly, has the Jiuyou Sect always dreamed of establishing Fengdu? Lu Yang had heard from Li Haoran about the significance of Fengdu to the Jiuyou Sect, but constructing Fengdu was too costly, and Qin Haoran had always disagreed with the initiative during his tenure. Now that the barbecue shop and solar energy business continued to grow stronger, they finally had the funds to construct Fengdu. Thinking about it, Lu Yang could be considered one of the founders of Fengdu. July 15? So that''s in seven days? Now that they knew the reason behind the hauntings, there was no need for them to patrol every night. After informing Man Gu about Fengdu, Man Gu was quite surprised; he had said there was something sinister about the haunting incidents, and it turned out to be this. Will the two Senior Brothers be going? Lu Yang smiled, This is a major event happening in our jurisdiction; naturally, we should take a look. Seven days later, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou changed their appearances to that of the Young Sect Master Lu and the Dragon Saint and arrived at the Zhongshan County branch of the ''Come Again BBQ Shop.'' Mu Baiyi stood at the entrance of the barbecue shop, eagerly anticipating, and finally his wait was over as the two men arrived. Young Master Lu, Dragon Saint, it''s been a while since we''ve seen each other. To Mu Baiyi, these two were no less than lifesavers. The barbecue shop not only helped him pay off his loans but also supported the establishment of Fengdu. Alongside Mu Baiyi, the higher-ups of the Jiuyou Sect were there to greet the two men, showing their respect and recognition for the Heavenly Court Sect. I have long heard of the great names of Young Sect Master Lu and Dragon Saint, said the Grand Elder of the Yaoyang Sect, Liu Zhen, upon their first meeting. This is my first time meeting you. In the Extreme Northern Lands, Lu Yang and his companion had previously met Liu Zhen with their true identities, but they had not yet met him while assuming their roles within the Heavenly Court Sect. Mu Baiyi hesitantly asked, May I know where your Protectors are? Could they make an appearance? Ah, of course, if it''s not convenient, then never mind. In his memory, every time he met Young Sect Master Lu and the Dragon Saint, there were always Protectors by their side. Why were they absent today? Was it because they were very confident in their surroundings at the Jiuyou Sect? Lu Yang and his companion simply smiled, and a terrifying aura enveloped the entire barbecue restaurant. Does Sect Leader Mu think we still need Protectors now? Mu Baiyi, Chi Sect Leader, and Liu Zhen suddenly felt as though they were suffocating, staring at Lu Yang and his companion in disbelief. They were all at the Transcendance Tribulation StageCto be able to exert such oppressive force that made them feel suffocated was impressive. Pass Tribulation Peak?! Upon first meeting, they had discovered they could not see through the Cultivation Levels of Young Sect Master Lu and the Dragon Saint, but they hadn''t thought much of it, assuming it was due to magic artifacts that hid their true strength. They hadn''t considered the possibility that it might be at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. After all, considering their youth, even prodigies like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would be at the Early Tribulation Stage at most. Had these two actually ascended to the Pass Tribulation Peak without any signs? Was this the legacy of the Heavenly Court Sect? No wonder Protectors were unnecessary; with such a Cultivation Level, they could roam the world with impunity. People often debated who was stronger between Lu Yang and the Young Sect Master Lu. As the years passed, with the Young Sect Master Lu seldom active and Lu Yang creating various legends in the Cultivation World, people gradually leaned toward the view that Lu Yang was stronger than the Young Sect Master Lu. Even people like Mu Baiyi thought so. Today, the truth was revealed: Young Sect Master Lu''s infrequent activity was due to his intense Cultivation in seclusion. While everyone thought Lu Yang was the pinnacle among Geniuses, it turned out Young Sect Master Lu''s talents far surpassed Lu Yang''s! Liu Zhen felt that he had lived his years in vain. Please come inside, they said as the two retracted their aura, and Mu Baiyi quickly invited them into the Fengdu Space, his attitude even more enthusiastic than before. In the courtyard of the barbecue restaurant stood a swirling Spatial Gate. As they walked through the Spatial Gate, the scene changed from light to dark; the Fengdu Space was dimly lit, casting an oppressive atmosphere. The Fengdu Space was vast, with various buildings forming a city greater than Zhongshan County, its scale grand enough to rival that of the Imperial City. No wonder Junior Brother Li said that building Fengdu was expensive; just from these buildings, it was clear this was a major project. Moreover, the architectural style didn''t resemble that of Great Xia at all, giving off an ancient and old-fashioned aura. Ghost fires were the only source of light in Fengdu Space. Two green flames drifted beside them, casting their faces in a greenish hue, perfectly matching the style of Fengdu. Chi Sect Leader and Liu Zhen were also experiencing the splendor of Fengdu for the first time, overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Jiuyou Sect''s undertakings. No wonder Mu Baiyi was always so particular about money; it turned out all the funds had been funneled into this place. This architectural style is quite interesting, who designed it? Sect Leader Mu, was it you? Lu Yang asked with a smile. Mu Baiyi shook his head. These were based on the sketches left by the former sect leader, Qin Haoran. Sketches? His sketches depicted Fengdu, featuring a very unique architectural style. We''ve analyzed his designs, and they do not match the architectural styles of Ancient Times, nor those of Great Qian, Great Yu, or Great Xia. It is said that Qin Haoran was a man of Reincarnation. We believe the Fengdu he drew wasn''t the product of imagination, but rather that his memories of the Reincarnation Land had not completely faded, and he still remembered what it looked like. It''s this space that I constructed myself. Mu Baiyi said proudly. In order to build the Fengdu Space, he had specifically learned the Space Skill; he had no experience prior to this, but now it seemed he had a natural talent for spatial matters, learning it with ease. Chapter 1233 Chapter 1233: Chapter 1232: Ghost Food Source Chapter 1233: Chapter 1232: Ghost Food Source Is it different from the architectural style of Ancient Times? Lu Yang asked with a laugh, seeming to have heard something very interesting. Could it be it isn''t? Mu Baiyi''s confidence wavered at the sound of Lu Yang''s laughter, considering that he was a true genius from the Ancient Times and the most authoritative on ancient architectural styles. Let''s walk and talk, Lu Yang said with a smile, signaling Mu Baiyi to lead the way. This way. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mu Baiyi gestured invitingly, leading everyone to a riverside. The fog thickened in the river, and a wooden boat anchored on the bank awaited them. Vice Sect Hierarch Shi Huagu untied the ropes, ready to ferry the group across. This place is called Wangchuan River, built according to the manuscripts left by Qin Haoran. Wangchuan River surrounds Fengdu, and to enter Fengdu, one must be transported by the Ferryman to cross the river. This river can detect dangerous items among the possessions of its passengers. Of course, you all need not be checked, Mu Baiyi added quickly at the end, so as not to offend Lu Yang and the others. Ghostly green large lanterns floated in the middle of the river, the same color as the ghostly flames lighting their path above. It does have its charms, Meng Jingzhou remarked offhand as if he was very knowledgeable about these things. Young Sect Master Lu, where did Fengdu''s architectural style originate from? Instead of answering directly, Lu Yang posed a different question, Sect Leader Mu, when do you believe the Ancient Times ended? Clearly, with the Ancient Immortals turning stars into continents. After that, the Ancient Times ended, and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and others built the Great Qian Dynasty on the ruins. Lu Yang shook his head. That''s wrong. The time between turning stars into continents and the establishment of the Great Qian Dynasty spanned a hundred thousand years. During these hundred thousand years, a massive entity emerged, known as the Fire Dynasty. What?! Both Mu Baiyi and Chi Sect Leader Liu Zhen were shocked, and Shi Huagu, rowing the boat, nearly lost his oar and fell into the river upon hearing this secret history. A massive dynasty spanning a hundred thousand years was unheard of by any of them. Do you remember me saying that back in the Ancient Times, the Heavenly Court and the Underworld stood together? One governed the living, and the other the Reincarnation. The Underworld that governed life and death was established during the era of the Fire Dynasty. The Fengdu that your sect built, indeed, has some resemblance to the locales of the Underworld. Yingtian Immortal, Time Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, Qinghe, and Ao Ling had lived through the Fire Dynasty''s era. Lu Yang had a general idea of what the Underworld looked like from their descriptions, which closely resembled Fengdu before him. It was uncertain whether Qin Haoran had recalled memories from his first life by chance or had fully awakened them when he drafted the blueprint of Fengdu. Lu Yang leaned toward the former; after all, if Qin Haoran had fully regained his memories and still failed to Pass Tribulation, that would be quite preposterous. So that''s how it is! Mu Baiyi was convinced that inviting the Heavenly Court Sect was the right decision, as only someone from there would know such ancient secrets. Everyone disembarked, and the magnificent and imposing ancient city of Fengdu revealed itself, solemn and majestic, exuding an indescribable sense of antiquity. This ancient feeling manifested not only in the architectural style but also in the construction materials. Lu Yang touched the city wall and asked, These bricks aren''t newly made, are they? Young Sect Master Lu has a keen eye; we happened upon the ancient capital city of the Great Qian Dynasty during our tomb exploration and used its bricks to construct Fengdu. All these bricks are? All of them. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment; Fengdu''s scale was comparable to the Great Xia Imperial City. If the bricks used for Fengdu all originated from an ancient capital city, it meant that this ancient city was as large as the Great Xia Imperial City. Which ancient capital city of Great Qian could be this vast? It seems you might have stumbled upon Great Qian''s Imperial City itself. ` The city gates, as heavy as mountains, creaked open to reveal a dense multitude of ghosts within. Their forms varied widelyCsome as tall as two-story buildings, others merely the size of a palm, with their numbers reaching into the tens of thousands. During the grand opening festival of Fengdu City, the streets were adorned with lanterns and banners, and large red paper was pasted on every ghostCalthough Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang knew that Sect Leader Mu''s intentions were good, the scene combined with Fengdu''s dim environment and the green ghostly fires, looked incredibly eerie, no matter how one looked at it. Starving Ghost, Five Ghosts, Beautiful Ghost, Ears and Eyes Ghost Lu Yang considered himself knowledgeable about various specters, yet there were many whose names he could not recall, and whose origins he did not recognize. Sect Leader Mu introduced with pride, The ghosts of Great Xia are almost all gathered here. Originally, the Jiuyou Sect did not have this many ghosts, but with the proliferation of barbecue restaurants, employees would seek out ghosts in their spare time. If they were successful in recruiting them to the Jiuyou Sect, they would receive a considerable reward depending on the ghost''s cultivation level. This would have been entirely unfeasible for the previously impoverished Jiuyou Sect. Based on the needs of the ghosts, we have also established academies, taverns, teahouses, and other places, enough for them to live here indefinitely. Lu Yang had an epiphany, So you''re saying that Fengdu City was specifically built for the ghosts to live in? No wonder the Jiuyou Sect was so intent on establishing Fengdu City; it wasn''t just a matter of faith, but also this. What do these ghosts eat, then? As they say, without Yin there is no growth; without Yang, there is no life. Although ghosts were beings of extreme Yin, they still needed a significant amount of Yang Qi to maintain basic activities. This is why ghosts would siphon off the living''s Yang Qi. With so many ghosts living in Fengdu, the Jiuyou Sect surely couldn''t be capturing people regularly to feed them? That''s where we have to thank Chi Sect Leader. Chi Sect Leader smiled slightly, raising his hand modestly, I''ve only provided a bit of help. The main solution was your own idea. Please take a look at this, said Sect Leader Mu, pulling out a lamp from behind. A solar-powered lamp? Meng Jingzhou was puzzled, weren''t solar-powered lamps supposed to restrain ghosts? This one is different from the ordinary solar-powered lamps. Sect Leader Mu pressed the switch. The solar-powered lamp lit up faintly, not as bright as the ghostly fires above everyone''s heads. Ghosts feed on Yang Qi, and if we talk about the largest source of Yang Qi, it has to be the Sun. However, the Sun is too strong. Only the King of Ghosts can operate under the Sun. Ordinary ghosts would perish at its sight and cannot absorb the Sun''s energy. Therefore, the solar-powered lamp can perfectly absorb the Yang Qi of the Sun. I asked Chi Sect Leader to research a less bright solar-powered lamp. With lower brightness, the released solar energy would be less, and the ghosts could then assimilate it. I just wanted to try it out; I didn''t expect it to actually work, laughed Sect Leader Mu, having been unsure initially. Having resolved the ghosts'' food source issue, the spirits of Great Xia would naturally flock to join the Jiuyou Sect. The Yaoyang Sect was very willing to cooperate with the Jiuyou Sect, even offering to provide solar-powered lamps for free. Their creed was the promotion of the great Sun, and now even the ghosts had to rely on the Sun, which was sufficient to demonstrate the Sun''s greatness. Does this mean that these ghosts will all live in Fengdu from now on? Lu Yang asked, sensing an unexpected boon. Ghosts were universally acknowledged as difficult to manage by the dynasty, and there was endless debate over whether they even had rights, with no consensus in sight. If all the ghosts resided in Fengdu, it would be ideal. Not all will live in Fengdu. We still need ghosts to run the barbecue joints and to work with the Yaoyang Sect on researching new products. Can''t you use living people? asked Meng Jingzhou. Sect Leader Mu waved his hand, Using people would necessitate paying them a salary, which is too expensive. Using ghosts only requires providing them with Yang Qi. Chapter 1234 Chapter 1234: Chapter 1233: The Strange Sapling Chapter 1234: Chapter 1233: The Strange Sapling Hearing this, Lu Yang secretly transmitted a message to Meng Jingzhou, That said, Old Meng, if you shed some blood, could you also attract a large group of ghosts to work for you? Moreover, the ghosts that would be attracted are King of Ghosts, the lower-level ones wouldn''t even have the life to drink Old Meng''s blood. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes, If only the King of Ghosts could outcompete the Vast Sea Ancestral Master. Meng Jingzhou felt that the happiest person about his ascension to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage was his own ancestor, the second happiest was undoubtedly the Vast Sea Ancestral Master. Mu Baiyi led everyone into the core area of Fengdu City, and Lu Yang noticed that Fengdu City had not only ghosts but also many people who seemed to be followers of the Jiuyou Sect. That made sense, establishing Fengdu was a major event, so naturally, the Fengdu Festival was an occasion where all Jiuyou Sect members would gather. Lu Yang guessed correctly; today was a big day for the Jiuyou Sect. All the barbecue shops had been closed for days, all rushing here in advance, with Lu Yang and his group being the last batch to enter Fengdu. Are these bricks also moved from the Great Qian Ancient City? Meng Jingzhou stomped his feet a couple of times, feeling that these bricks and the city walls weren''t from the same era. No, only the city walls of the Great Qian Ancient City are usable. The quality of the stone bricks isn''t good enough to be used. Then where did these floor tiles come from? I asked the people from the Heavenly Strategy Sect to calculate where there could be a large number of very old bricks. They came up with a general location, and after we dug around, we discovered an ancient capital city from the Great Yu Dynasty and moved all the bricks here. Meng Jingzhou: Why does it sound like your Fengdu is put together with bits and pieces from everywhere? Speaking of which, your sect believes in reincarnation. In ancient times, the Underworld was indeed the land of reincarnation. Does Fengdu have the function of reincarnation as well? Lu Yang asked. Chi Sect Leader and Liu Zhen perked up their ears, they too were very interested in the reincarnation preached by the Jiuyou Sect. They had also heard from the Jiuyou Sect that the previous sect leader Qin Haoran was a person of reincarnation. At first, they didn''t really believe it, but just now when Young Sect Master Lu mentioned that the manuscript left by Qin Haoran depicted the exact image of the Underworld from ancient years, this matter became very intriguing. The affairs of the Fire Dynasty should be known to no one, how did Qin Haoran know about it? Mu Baiyi shook his head gently, Young Sect Master Lu and Dragon Saint have overestimated us. Currently, Fengdu City is only being used as a residence for ghosts. Although we have built Fengdu strictly following the manuscript left by the former Sect Leader, establishing the Three-Life Stone, Yellow Springs Road, and other places, they are merely replicas without the function of reincarnation. However, we believe that as long as our faith is strong enough, one day Fengdu will become the land of reincarnation! Lu Yang actually wanted to say don''t get your hopes up too high. Even the Underworld of the Fire Dynasty didn''t have the function of reincarnation, and in ten thousand years, only Li Hao became a person of reincarnation. Thinking about it, he decided not to voice this thought; it''s not easy for them to build a Fengdu after all, so better not to discourage them. Lu Yang thought the number of ghosts upon first entering the city was already plenty, but it wasn''t until they arrived at the heart of Fengdu City that they really understood what a mountain and sea of ghosts meant. They even saw the true forms of the few figures from the space crack a few days ago; they were all ghosts. So, it couldn''t be said that Man Gu made a wrong judgment; there really were ghost disturbances in Quyi County. Here is the sacrificial altar. Many people and ghosts surrounded the altar, and upon seeing Mu Baiyi and the others coming over, they consciously made way. The altar was circular and had four levels, corresponding to heaven, earth, humans, and ghosts. It was pure white, the only white in Fengdu, and very eye-catching. Please take your seats. Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Chi Sect Leader, and Liu Zhen, being at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, sat in the front row, with the high-level members of the Jiuyou Sect beginning from the second row. Sect Leader Mu, why is there a tree in the middle of the altar? Lu Yang asked, puzzled. In the middle of the altar was a circular hollow, growing a sapling over two people tall, with branches holding something unknown, tightly wrapped by leaves. Lu Yang had seen many spirit trees in the Medicine Garden, but none that matched this sapling. Old Meng, do you recognize this tree? Meng Jingzhou was also wondering what the Jiuyou Sect was up to, I don''t recognize it. Fairy, do you recognize it? Fairy Eternity frowned slightly, Strange, Immortal has not seen such a thing before. Mu Baiyi explained, Actually, we don''t know what it is either. It didn''t exist when the altar was first established. Suddenly one day, a subordinate came to report that the altar had been shattered by a sapling. At that time, I was very surprised. The altar was made of flawless jade, which is extremely hard. We had a tough time just processing the jade stones. How could a sapling shatter it? When I went to see for myself, it was indeed the case. The altar was cracked into pieces, and a never-before-seen sapling was growing. I asked around, but no one knew the origin of the sapling. Considering the sapling was quite peculiar, I didn''t dare to pull it out. Instead, I had to find another place to build the altar. But then the sapling moved locations and shattered the new altar again. By the third time I was rebuilding the altar, I watched the sapling day and night. I noticed that the sapling would gradually become illusory, and then a phantom of it would appear inside the altar nearby. When the sapling on my side completely vanished, a real sapling would appear inside the altar and then explode, shattering the altar. Having no alternative, I had to order a hole to be dug in the center of the altar to allow the sapling to grow. Now, it''s grown this tall. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After listening, Lu Yang was still thoroughly confused. What in the world was this sapling? Are those hanging from the branches fruits? Mu Baiyi still shook his head, I don''t know. The appearance of the sapling didn''t interfere with the completion of the Fengdu Festival celebration. The believers simply took the sapling planted here as having some kind of symbolism. As the ceremony''s host, Mu Baiyi put on a black ceremonial robe and ascended the altar. Seeing Mu Baiyi take the stage, the members of the Jiuyou Sect all fell silent simultaneously, looking up at Mu Baiyi with devout and clear eyes. Mu Baiyi''s expression solemn, he took out the willow branch that was inserted in the jade vase and placed it in the four cardinal directions C east, west, south, and north. The willow branch symbolized rebirth, and the four directions represented the world. The essence of reincarnation is rebirth, and the act symbolized Fengdu as the reincarnation land for the entire world, the starting point of new life. Then, with one hand holding the ritual sword and the other the jade ring, he struck them together, producing a clear sound, all the while reciting ancient blessing words in the Ancient Language. Lu Yang, even when translating it into modern language, still couldn''t understand what Sect Leader Mu was saying. As Sect Leader Mu reached the midpoint of his recitation, those below started to chant along, accompanied by ancient ceremonial music. Lucky day, propitious hour, joyfully celebrate Jiuyou The entire Fengdu City was enveloped in a solemn and majestic atmosphere, as if in resonance with heaven and earth, the space itself trembling. Lu Yang was gradually moved by this atmosphere, and settled down to experience the process. At the top of the sapling, the leaves unfurled and revealed a glimpse of the true nature of what was enveloped inside. It was a fruit so illusory that it was nearly transparent, fantastic and bizarre, as if it should not exist in this world. Witnessing this scene, Lu Yang''s pupils contracted sharply. The altar was in the center of Fengdu City, the focal point of all the believers'' attachments; in other words, it was where the Power of Faith was most abundant. The fact that the sapling only grew on the altar implied that its existence was inextricably linked to the Power of Faith! Now, as the festival officially began, the fruit on the sapling grew at a speed visible to the naked eye. Could it be that this thing is Just as Lu Yang reached this point, an untimely laughter echoed overhead, interrupting the festival proceedings, and with the laughter, the ghostly flames in the sky above Fengdu City one-by-one extinguished. Jiuyou Sect, you do have some skill. You''ve actually managed to create the outline of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit! Chapter 1235 Chapter 1235: Chapter 1234: Robbing in front of our Heavenly Court Sect? Chapter 1235: Chapter 1234: Robbing in front of our Heavenly Court Sect? Indeed, it''s the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype! The sudden figure confirmed Lu Yang''s guess. The situation of the Jiuyou Sect was somewhat similar to that of the Eternity Sect; both used the Power of Faith to condense a Dao Fruit Prototype. The difference was that the Eternity Sect worshipped an Immortal Eternity that didn''t exist, so they not only used the Power of Faith to condense the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit but also created a Fourth Housekeeper. Whereas the Jiuyou Sect simply believed in reincarnation, so they only condensed the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. Who are you, daring to intrude upon our sect! Mu Baiyi roared with rage. The Fengdu Festival was held in the highest regard by the Jiuyou Sect, seen as the pinnacle of the Power of Faith with the emergence of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype as the best example. The Jiuyou Sect wouldn''t allow anyone to disturb this celebration. That figure took out a blood-stained long stick, pointing it at Mu Baiyi, the stick''s body pitch black, dyed by the blood of slain enemies, turning from red to black over the years. I am Si Heng God Monarch, here under the orders of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord to pluck the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. If you know what''s good for you, retreat immediately. If not, you can''t blame me for being unfeeling! Si Heng God Monarch? Lu Yang narrowed his eyes. According to confessions from prisoners of the Great Qian Dynasty, Si Heng God Monarch was a capable lieutenant of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, in possession of a Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype, not condensed from the Power of Faith but comprehended through his own enlightenment. No wonder his timing was impeccable, showing up just as the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype appeared. The Great Qian Dynasty was best at using the Power of Faith to condense a Dao Fruit Prototype. Si Heng God Monarch had likely been waiting for the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype in the Fengdu Space. The appearance of Si Heng God Monarch shocked all Jiuyou Sect believers, but they were not frightened, rather enraged, throwing things like teacups, plates, and solar lamps at the airborne Si Heng God Monarch. With a cold snort, Si Heng God Monarch opened a barrier that prevented these objects from hitting him. Fools, it seems the world has forgotten my legend after I haven''t acted for three hundred thousand years! Then try me! Standing his ground in Fengdu, Mu Baiyi showed no signs of fear. Moreover, since he had already stated that the fruit on this sapling was the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, he couldn''t afford to back down. Si Heng God Monarch swung his bloody long stick at Mu Baiyi. Abyss Hell''s Big Grinding Plate! The Big Grinding Plate appeared, laying before Mu Baiyi. You think something like this could stop me! A boom resoundedCbefore the Big Grinding Plate could show its mystery, it was smashed to pieces by Si Heng God Monarch. However, behind the Big Grinding Plate was not Mu Baiyi, but six pitch-black coffins. Rise! Mu Baiyi shouted, and the lids of the coffins flew open as six corpses stiffly bounced out of them. These six are what Junior Brother Li spoke of as the Jiuyou Sect''s strongest foundation, right? Lu Yang asked Meng Jingzhou through a psychic message. Pretty much. Li Haoran and Lu Yang had spoken of the Jiuyou Sect''s strongest foundation, which was the bodies of six Jiuyou Sect Sect Masters. These Sect Masters had all reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in life, each representing a glorious period in the history of the Jiuyou Sect. In times of life and death, the Sect Masters of the Jiuyou Sect would control these corpses for battle. Si Heng God Monarch''s view was blocked by the Big Grinding Plate and did not see where the six coffins came from. Lu Yang, as an observer, saw clearly; the six coffins were buried near the altar, occupying the six most favorable directions in terms of Feng Shui. Mu Baiyi''s fearlessness toward Si Heng God Monarch didn''t mean he was unaware of his opponent''s strength; alone at the Early Tribulation Stage, he certainly wasn''t a match, so it was better to use the Jiuyou Sect''s strongest trump card from the start. The Jiuyou Sect hadn''t developed Reincarnation Techniques, but they had done much research on Corpse-Driving Spells, enabling these bodies to temporarily maintain a battle consciousness and retain eighty percent of their capabilities from life. Great Heaven-tearing Hand! S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ruyi Seal! Mad Demon Fist Technique! All poisons are boundless! Netherworld Heaven! Wangchuan Bu Gui! The huge hand that tore through the heavens, the Ruyi Seal that suppressed everything with a thought, the Mad Demon Fist Technique that one would not survive without going mad, the poison fog that could kill a swath of creatures with just a trace Six cultivators at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage struck simultaneously. In the underground world at that time, they were all figures of notorious reputation. They all attacked Si Heng God Monarch together, each executing their own best techniques. Even those at the peak of Pass Tribulation would fall dead on the spot! You mere Transcendence Tribulation Stage dare to attack me. Mortals, today you shall learn what the Dao Fruit Prototype is. Si Heng God Monarch''s expression was icy as he activated the Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype, causing six areas of space to distort, and six figures appeared. What! The appearance of those six figures astonished Mu Baiyi, revealing an incredulous look. These six figures were identical to the six successive sect leaders of the Jiuyou Sect. Go. Si Heng God Monarch commanded, and the six figures he conjured were not exactly the same as the actual people; they were the exact opposites. Whatever techniques the opposing six Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators knew, these six figures would execute the exact opposite, thus achieving a stalemate. Lu Yang discerned the principle behind it: The Immortal Jiuchong''s Yin-Yang Dao Fruit can define yin and yang, thereby resulting in the neutralization of yin and yang. The Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype cannot take this step but can only create puppets. It allows the puppets to possess the completely opposite techniques of the enemy, indirectly achieving the effect of yin and yang neutralization. Is this the power of a Dao Fruit Prototype? Mu Baiyi could not believe the scene before him. Had their Jiuyou Sect''s ace, cultivated over tens of thousands of years, been neutralized by the opponent in one move? Mortals, I have told you that you will pay the price for your foolishness. Chi Sect Leader and Liu Zhen, who had intended to help, showed signs of fear. With such magical and crafty methods, even if they helped, it wouldn''t change the situation. Si Heng God Monarch descended, his staff sweeping away Mu Baiyi, who was still preparing to strike, aiming to uproot the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype along with its seedling. Suddenly, Si Heng God Monarch''s hairs stood on end, foreseeing a lethal danger, and he hastily retreated backward. A streak of sword light grazed the edge of his body, which, a moment slower, would have split him in two. The sword light vanished, leaving the altar split into two uneven halves. Si Heng God Monarch was both shocked and enraged. Was this Sword Qi from a Sword Cultivator? Weren''t Sword Cultivators always known for their upright and grandiose style? Since when did they resort to sneak attacks?! Tsk, you really aren''t easy to kill. Lu Yang, holding the Green Peak Sword, moved forward in a relaxed manner, finding that Si Heng God Monarch truly was a cultivator who had fought his way out, with a strong sense of impending crisis. Taking things right in front of us from the Heavenly Court Sect, isn''t that a bit improper? Mu Baiyi, helped away by others, was thrilled to see Lu Yang take action. Young Sect Master Lu! People from the Heavenly Court Sect? Si Heng God Monarch sneered coldly; he had seen Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou when he was lurking in the Fengdu Space. The Emperor had already told me that the Heavenly Court Sect didn''t even exist during Ancient Times! What could your Emperor possibly know? He doesn''t even know about the Fire Dynasty. Meng Jingzhou exerted force in his legs and shot toward Si Heng God Monarch like a cannonball. Si Heng God Monarch blocked with his staff, and his palms split open instantly! Realizing he couldn''t take the punch head-on, he swung his staff in a full circle, guiding Meng Jingzhou to the other side with the momentum. Meng Jingzhou was flung away by Si Heng God Monarch and landed next to Lu Yang. Old Lu, why waste words with him, let''s capture him first! What''s your hurry? I was just about to draw some information when you interrupted. Why bother with him? He doesn''t even know about the Fire Dynasty, a complete illiterate. What could he possibly know? Are you two done yet? Si Heng God Monarch roared in anger, hating most when others called him illiterate. Chapter 1236 Chapter 1236: Chapter 1235 Exposed Identity Chapter 1236: Chapter 1235 Exposed Identity Si Heng God Monarch admitted that when he was young, he had a fondness for battle and read too little, his knowledge of history was lacking, and he often mistook unofficial histories for the official ones. His colleagues would nickname him the Illiterate God Monarch behind his back. But what of it? The Emperor praised him for having a mind free of distractions and a resolve to move forward. Would anyone else receive such praise from the Emperor? Anyone calling him illiterate was just jealous of him! You can ask anything, I know it all! Si Heng God Monarch was boiling with rage, his hair standing on end. What''s the Fire Dynasty? I don''t know. What effects does the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype have? I don''t know. What does the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord want with the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype? I don''t know. Si Heng God Monarch became increasingly uneasy, realizing he couldn''t answer a single question. Where is the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord? I know that No, you''re trying to trick me! Lu Yang and his companion were quite disappointed. How had he caught on so quickly? The appearance of Lu Yang and his companion greatly boosted everyone''s confidence. The combatants on both sides were legendary figures, and it was said that the older they were, the stronger. With more people on Young Sect Master Lu''s side, naturally, they had the advantage. Mu Baiyi, on the other hand, was worried. He had long heard of the unbelievable divine abilities of the Dao Fruit Outline, and that a Semi-Immortal could completely overwhelm those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Seeing it for himself today confirmed it to be true. Although Lu Yang and his companion were young and talented, after all, they were only at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, so it was uncertain whether they could defeat Si Heng God Monarch. He hoped they had a trump card capable of overcoming Si Heng God Monarch. Everyone, fall back! Mu Baiyi shouted loudly, maintaining order and instructing the followers to retreat. In battles at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the destruction could shatter heavens and earth, so staying meant certain death. You''re seeking death! Si Heng God Monarch was completely enraged. Whether these two were from the Heavenly Court Sect or not, without a Protector, they were no match for him! Weak Water Stick Skill! Si Heng God Monarch wielded his long stick, and a mist gradually started to form around him. I really want to see what use this soft and weak stick skill could possibly have! Meng Jingzhou charged in fearlessly. A Body Cultivator at the peak of Pass Tribulation could sweep through the current age; no Cultivator would dare to engage him in close combat. The moment Meng Jingzhou''s fists touched the stick, he understood Si Heng God Monarch''s intention. This stick skill was meant to mimic water, using softness to overcome hardness, able to dissipate an opponent''s force. But could you really dissipate it? Meng Jingzhou''s aura shifted, as if he were an emperor above all, eyeing nothing but victory. I Am the Only One Fist! Si Heng God Monarch instantly felt the increased force, even with his stick skill diverting it, his arms still tingled numbly. What kind of monster is this! Ha ha, you dare call yourself a God Monarch with such skills? Old Lu, see what I told you? There''s no need to waste words on this type. A good beating will make him spill it all. The prisoners we have locked up are stronger than you. The angrier Si Heng God Monarch got, the more he resembled a lion in a frenzy. Taking advantage of Si Heng''s entire attention focused on Old Meng, Lu Yang pointed his Green Peak Sword at Si Heng God Monarch from afar. Si Heng''s body uncontrollably collapsed to the ground, kneeling with perfect form. Meng Jingzhou had been waiting for this chance. His fists exploded with force, each punch capable of shattering stars, all greeting Si Heng God Monarch''s face, bashing it beyond recognition. This is not only illiteracy, but your combat skills also fall short. Fluent in speech, I hope you''re just as tough when you''re fighting your own shadow! Si Heng God Monarch stepped back continuously while keeping Meng Jingzhou locked in his sights, urging the Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype. During the confrontation, he noticed that the opponent''s Yang Qi was exceedingly vigorous to an outrageous extent, even surpassing that of a Pure Yang Immortal Body. Come on, I want to see what kind of shadow you can produce! Meng Jingzhou was full of confidence in himself. Space twisted and the shadow Meng Jingzhou gradually solidified, his face softer and more gentle than the real Meng Jingzhou''s, with flowing long hair and a graceful figure. Each gesture carried an inexplicable charm, with a bulging chest. How is it a woman?! Si Heng God Monarch exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the shadow Meng Jingzhou. Then he looked at the real Meng Jingzhou: Are you actually a woman? It''s bullshit! Meng Jingzhou flared up this time. Lu Yang was stroking his chin and seemed to understand. Immortal Jiuchong had said that he could change Old Meng''s Pure Yang physique to a Pure Yin physique, though it would also require a gender change, which was rejected by Old Meng. Si Heng God Monarch''s Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype could create a person with completely opposite thoughts, thereby manifesting the Pure Yin physique of Old Meng, which exactly confirmed Immortal Jiuchong''s words. Meng Jingzhou was so irritated seeing his Pure Yin self that he didn''t wait for his shadow to seek him out; he took the initiative to fight his shadow self. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Today was destined for a decisive battle of sexes! Si Heng God Monarch''s gaze fell on Lu Yang: You''re up next! Si Heng God Monarch repeated his old trick, once more urging the Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype. Lu Yang stayed calm, using a supreme Causality Supernatural Power he rarely resorted to: Invert Yin and Yang. Just when Si Heng God Monarch had locked on to Lu Yang, about to create a completely opposite shadow, he discovered Lu Yang''s Yin and Yang shift, as if he had become another person, rendering his preparation completely in vain. So what if you change Yin and Yang, I want to see how many times you can change! Si Heng God Monarch once again urged the Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype, while Lu Yin continued to use Invert Yin and Yang. After several repetitions, Si Heng God Monarch was close to cursing out loud, realizing that if the stalemate continued, they could fight until tomorrow with no result. You think you can do whatever you want with the Causality Supernatural Power? His Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype had other ways to be used. In Si Heng God Monarch''s left and right hands appeared black flames and suspended ice crystals, naturally far inferior to the Immortal Fire and Profound Ice created by Immortal Jiuchong, but this move was enough to put someone in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage in a life-and-death crisis! Lu Yang was fearless in the face of this move, facing the incoming endless flames, he slightly shook the Green Peak Sword, deploying gusts of Sword Qi to envelop these flames, restraining them. Ice crystals turned into countless ice spikes aimed at Lu Yang, coming into contact with even one would instantly freeze the body rigid, a fatal crisis in an equal-level battle! Lu Yang swung the Green Peak Sword, keeping anything within three feet away from him, splitting any approaching ice spikes into two with his sword. This is impossible, what kind of sword is that? Even a sword of Immortal Treasure Level couldn''t ignore the extreme cold of the ice spikes, unless it was an Immortal Sword! However, there were only two in the whole world capable of forging Immortal Swords, one was Yingtian Immortal and the other Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, both being mysterious and elusive, their traces unseen for aeonsCthe Great Qian Dynasty didn''t even possess a single Immortal Sword! Lu Yang revealed a meaningful yet insubstantial smile, leaving Si Heng God Monarch to understand on his own. Si Heng God Monarch couldn''t afford to think too much, as he sensed an intense crisis emanating from Lu Yang''s swordsmanshipCa single misstep could lead to decapitation. What swordsmanship was this, so exquisitely peerless! Chi Sect Leader, watching the battle from not too far away, hesitantly asked the people to his left and right: Do any of you feel that Young Sect Master Lu''s swordsmanship is very similar to Lu Yang''s Immortal Sword Technique? We have seen it before in the Extreme Northern Lands. Mu Baiyi and Liu Zhen''s expressions changed drastically upon hearing this, they quickly pounced on Chi Sect Leader and covered his mouth firmly. You''ve got eyes, can''t you see that Young Sect Master Lu is using the Immortal Sword Technique? The implications are self-evident. But such matters couldn''t be outspoken! While engaged in battle, Lu Yang still managed to keep an eye on his surroundings and heard Chi Sect Leader''s words, turning his head to reveal a warm smile. Ah, I originally wanted to act for a while longer. Chi Sect Leader, why did you have to spill the beans? What am I to do now? Chapter 1237 Chapter 1237: Chapter 1236: Fragile Space Chapter 1237: Chapter 1236: Fragile Space Regarding exposing his identity, Lu Yang expressed his helplessness. His opponent was the renowned Si Heng Divine Monarch; winning without putting up a full fight was very unlikely. Using his full might, including his signature moves, made it rational for people from Yaoyang Sect and Jiuyou Sect to recognize him. Well, after playing this role for so long, it was time to bring it to an end. Mu Baiyi and Liu Zhen saw Lu Yang smile at them, their faces turned deathly pale. Both were influential figures in their respective sects, far more intelligent than Chi Sect Leader, who only studied solar energy. Run? Lu Yang was the Young Sect Master, which meant that Heavenly Court Sect was actually Seek Dao SectCa sect with a pair of immortals and too many half-immortals to count on one hand. Facing this power, they didn''t even feel the urge to run. No, no, no, they shouldn''t think like that. If they insisted that the Young Sect Master had possessed Lu Yang, there might still be a way out. You are Lu Yang, Si Heng Divine Monarch also laughed, having heard Chi Sect Leader''s words. Before this, he only knew that Heavenly Court Sect was fake, but not the real identity of the Young Sect Master. Now he finally understood. Hearing Si Heng Divine Monarch''s words, Mu Baiyi and Liu Zhen felt desperate. It was bad enough that you were after the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, but now you were also cutting off their way of life. Upon learning Lu Yang''s true identity, Si Heng Divine Monarch''s eyes showed a ruthless glint, To be honest, dealing with you directly is quite difficult. Do you know, this Fengdu Space is filled with ghosts and heavy with Yin energy, which can be considered the Netherworld. If there''s a Netherworld, then there must be a World of the Living. What do you think constitutes the World of the Living? A bad premonition rose in Lu Yangxin''s heart; his sword glare became increasingly fierce. What are you planning to do! Braving the sword light, Si Heng Divine Monarch activated the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Prototype, Yin Yang Conversion! Suddenly, countless mortals appeared in Fengdu Space, all looking lost and confused. Where is this? It''s so cold. What''s happening? Look, there are powerful beings fighting in the sky! Si Heng Divine Monarch had transported all the citizens of Zhongshan County to Fengdu Space. Now, this space was not only filled with Jiuyou Sect followers but also countless innocent citizens! This was how he stealthily entered Fengdu Space. Lord Man, seeing the two Senior Brothers in the sky, was surprised too. Weren''t the Senior Brothers supposed to go to Fengdu Space? Is this place really Fengdu Space, and who are they fighting against, why are people from Zhongshan County here? Holding black fire and ice crystal in his hands, Si Heng Divine Monarch clapped them together. The extreme substances collided and fused into a black tornado mixed with ice crystals. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was an ice-fire tornado that could wreak havoc in Fengdu Space; if it descended, the casualties would be severe. I wonder if you''ll catch or dodge this move! Now all the citizens of Zhongshan County were his hostages, and he didn''t believe Lu Yang would dare to avoid this move. Lu Yang''s expression was cold as water, It seems I can only take it head-on Did you think I would do that! Suddenly, he moved like lightning, wielding the Green Peak Sword to slash the black tornado. Si Heng Divine Monarch laughed, believing a sword could not cut through wind. However, in the next moment, he was proven wrong. The black tornado was directly sucked into the Small World of the Green Peak Sword. Truly worthy of being an Immortal Sword, it even has its own small world! But can you absorb my attacks that easily! Lu Yang looked at him with a half-smile, Si Heng Divine Monarch, it seems your mastery of space spells is somewhat lacking, isn''t it? What does that mean? Si Heng God Monarch didn''t understand why Lu Yang had asked this. Lu Yang didn''t answer; while speaking, he unleashed a charged strike with his sword. Si Heng God Monarch blocked it with his bloody staff, yet the sword''s force was still so overwhelming that it sliced open a crack in space, directly knocking Si Heng out of the Fengdu Space. Si Heng God Monarch was both shocked and furious. Who built this space? It''s so fragile it breaks on contact! Such a level shouldn''t even be used to construct spaces; it''s embarrassing! He had considered the possibility of Lu Yang knocking him out of the Fengdu Space, but he quickly dismissed it. The reason was simple; space is supposed to be extremely sturdy, impossible to be split open with a single sword strike, and during their fight, he wouldn''t let Lu Yang have the opportunity to sever space repeatedly. Who would have thought this rotten space would crack with a single sword strike! Since countless Qingfeng Swords appeared beneath Si Heng God Monarch''s feet, he hurriedly jumped away, only to find the Qingfeng Swords multiplying in an inconceivable number, encircling him. Swordmanship Domain! By this time, Zhongshan County had turned into a ghost town. While in Fengdu Space, Lu Yang was somewhat restrained in his movements, but now he could fully engage in battle! Lu Yang landed and spawned a Wooden Avatar, which used the Qingfeng Sword Elephant Form Boxing to turn into another Qingfeng Sword. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! The Inheriting Shadow Sword, Seven Star Sword Set, Wooden Avatar''s Qingfeng Sword, and the real Qingfeng Sword fused into one. Lu Yang''s Sword Intent soared, causing Si Heng God Monarch''s hair to stand on endChis opponent was more dangerous than he had estimated! Buddha Land in Palm appeared; a colossal handprint descended from the sky, enveloping the whole Zhongshan County. The ridges formed by its fingerprints were large enough to hold mountains. Don''t think you are the only one who can use this move; Universe in Palm! Si Heng God Monarch unleashed a similar Divine Ability, forming a huge palm to counter the giant sky-covering handprint. The two massive handprints collided, causing space to fluctuate. Si Heng God Monarch was so tired he was gasping for air; this move was extremely draining of spiritual essence. He assumed his opponent must be catching his breath just like him. However, he didn''t know that Lu Yang''s power came from his Buddha Country Avatar. Drawing from a seemingly inexhaustible source, using Buddha Land in Palm was nothing to him. Moving like a specter, he appeared behind Si Heng God Monarch. Before the latter could react, he cleaved down. Si Heng God Monarch had a layer of Protective Golden Light over his body, but in front of Lu Yang, it was as flimsy as paper, easily pierced through. Si Heng God Monarch was split in two! But Si Heng God Monarch did not die; each half turned into an independent entityCthey were his Yin Yang Two Forms. In the Fengdu Space, Man Gu had roughly figured out that this experience was the result of his Senior Brothers fighting the enemy. The priority now was to stabilize the public''s spirit. Those here were citizens from Zhongshan County and the twenty counties under its jurisdiction. It would be chaotic even for Cultivators suddenly transported here, not to mention the civilians. With such chaos, if they weren''t affected by the battle above, major incidents like stampedes and robberies would occur! He hastily gathered everyone, issued orders, while the secretary assisted on the side, reminding Man Gu of any details he had overlooked. Man Gu had just assumed the position of County Magistrate and was supposed to still be establishing his authority. However, who in the higher echelons of Zhongshan County wouldn''t fear Man Gu''s notorious fierceness? None dared to disobey openly or secretly. After dispatching the orders, the upper echelons received their orders and left. Man Gu, parched and dry-mouthed, guzzled down water and felt much better. You are Lord Man Man Gu, right? Suddenly, a group approached Man Gu, and he recognized them. Because he knew them, Man Gu was all the more astonished and even began to feel wary. What do you plan to do? Mu Baiyi rubbed his hands and smiled, I am here representing the Jiuyou Sect to surrender. Following him, Chi Sect Leader and Liu Zhen said, We are here representing the Yaoyang Sect to surrender. Ah? Chapter 1238 Chapter 1238: Chapter 1237 Thief King: Who Signed the Insurance for Zhongshan County? Chapter 1238: Chapter 1237 Thief King: Who Signed the Insurance for Zhongshan County? Mu Baiyi had no doubt about the outcome of this battle. With the advantage of the Heavenly Court Sect, it wouldn''t matter even if Si Heng God Monarch himself showed up, let alone the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. Rather than waiting for the fight to end and be captured, it would be better to take advantage of the ongoing battle and surrender to Man Gu. As a Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect and closely related to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, as well as being a dynasty official and the Top Scorer, Man Gu had dual identities, making him the most suitable choice for self-surrender. This is the name list of our sect, Mu Baiyi said, bringing a Confession with him. This belongs to our sect, Chi Sect Leader stated. Alright, I''ve taken note of your surrender. Can you guarantee the safety of the people in this county? Man Gu asked bewilderedly as he collected two Confessions. Now was not the time to consider his achievements; they were still not out of danger. The bodies of Meng Jingzhou and six Jiuyou Sect leaders were all fighting against their shadows, meaning there were fourteen Transcendance Tribulation Stage beings fighting in the sky. Such high-level battles were exceedingly rare throughout history. Any attack that landed would result in countless injuries and deaths. We guarantee to complete the mission. It was a significant opportunity for meritorious service, and Mu Baiyi and his companions would naturally not refuse. With three Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts joining, the safety of the people in this county was assured, but a strategy to break the deadlock in the sky was still needed. With that in mind, Man Gu headed towards the direction of the prison. The citizens of Zhongshan County had been moved by Si Heng God Monarch as they were, without changing their positions. Therefore, it was not difficult for Man Gu to find the original prison location. At the prison, the prisoners were stacked on top of each other like Arhats, wailing in pain; Thief King sat at the very top, waving at Man Gu: Yo, Lord Governor is here. He slapped the buttock of the person he was sitting on and casually said, These prisoners wanted to escape, but I caught them all. How about it, does this count as a merit for me? Certainly, it does. Man Gu bowed respectfully to Thief King: May I request the senior to join the battle? The fourteen figures in the sky were evenly matched, their moves counteracting each other''s yin and yang, making it difficult to determine a victor. To break the stalemate, new combatants needed to join. And Thief King was the most suitable force for the job. Sure, Thief King readily agreed. If the Thief Ancestor heard that he did nothing in this battle, he''d probably hang him up and whip him. Moreover, he enjoyed seeing those officials beseech him for help. It was a perfect opportunity to do a good deed when it suited him. He took out a dart coated with lethal poison and threw it at one of the six shadows; the shadow couldn''t react in time to the dart and got an arm wounded. Thief King frowned: Doesn''t work, huh? The poison on the dart was the kind that could seal one''s throat upon entering the bloodstream, and even those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would need to divert their focus to suppress it. However, since the shadow seemed unaffected by the poison, it indicated that the opponent had a unique constitution and was immune to poison. I''ll have to try another method. Thief King vanished in an instant, so fast it was incomparable, pulling out eight darts that encircled him as a shield. He joined the battle and with just one strike, severed a finger from one of the opponents. You''re not up to standard, Thief King commented as he weaved in and out of the battleground. The shadows all tried to attack him, but not a single strike could hit him. On the contrary, his attacks were always fruitful. Lord Man, what do you think of my skills? Thief King Senior is impressive. Good to know that. However, I can''t handle the battle outside, so you should prepare yourself mentally, he warned. Thief King couldn''t help but laugh at the thought of what Zhongshan County would look like after the battle: With two Semi-Immortals fighting in Zhongshan County, regardless of who wins or loses, your county will have to be rebuilt, right? He had seen both Lu Yang''s and Si Heng God Monarch''s capabilities, and with his cultivation level, not only would he be of no help, but there was also a risk of getting caught in their crossfire. Man Gu hadn''t expected Thief King Senior to be so thoughtful. He respectfully expressed his gratitude: Thank you for your concern, senior. I''ve already purchased insurance for this county, so there will be compensation from the Land Money Trade Association after the battle. Thief King: Damn it, who signed such a huge insurance policy, and how come I, as the president, do not know about it! Thinking of this, Thief King wished he could hurry to Zhongshan County, maybe he could lend a hand. However, the shadows'' attacks did not cease, and Thief King had no opportunity to leave Fengdu Space. Damn it, damn it, you''re forcing my hand! Thief King got infuriated by the shadows, since you won''t let me leave, then don''t think you''ll have it easy! He struck out aggressively, shedding his previously frivolous style, and his combat became extremely fierce. The magic skill attached to the eight darts was fully activated; these eight darts represented the eight directions, the technique of Qimen Dunjia. He also used it to nurture eight different spirits, capable of employing divine abilities like calling the wind and summoning the rain, shaking mountains and earth. To death with you! The shadows were attacked one after another by Thief King, the balance of the battlefield visibly tilted toward him at an observable rate. Not fast enough, still not fast enough! Thief King''s attacks became even more severe, with every second that passed, another building in the outside world would be damaged, and it would all be his fault! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Faster, still faster! Thief King was so fast he was panting and parched, yet still frantic, wishing he could end the battle in an instant. Suddenly, he felt lighter, as if something had appeared inside his body that could make him even faster. But his speed just now was already at its limit. He inspected himself and, to his surprise, found that a rapidly spinning fruit had materialized within him at some point, the fruit seemed real yet illusory, like a dream. Is this the Speed Dao Fruit Outline that the Thief Ancestor mentioned? Thief King rejoiced internally. He had always lamented his inability to condense the Speed Dao Fruit Outline, but he had unexpectedly broken through his limits and condensed the Dao Fruit Outline in this battle. He could now consider himself a Semi-Immortal. No, this isn''t the time to think about this, he needed to quickly dispose of these enemies! For the first time, Thief King felt weightless in his own body, truly embodying what it meant to be swift. So, this was the kind of speed the Thief Ancestor possessed, no wonder I could never escape from his palm during my spellcasting. The movements of the shadows seemed like slow motion to Thief King, posing no threat whatsoever. He, like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, heavily injured six shadows. He initially wanted to join the fight between Meng Jingzhou and the shadows, but the battlefield there was alternating between extreme cold and extreme heat; even with incredible speed, he couldn''t get involved, couldn''t get near the battlefield. Forget it, they don''t need me here; it''s time to help out in the outside world. Thief King tore open the space and arrived in Zhongshan County. However, contrary to expectation, Zhongshan County was largely intact, showing barely any signs of battle. What''s going on? Suddenly, darkness loomed overhead, and a vast, boundless handprint appeared; Thief King had no doubt that if it landed, Zhongshan County would be reduced to rubble. Si Heng God Monarch''s Yin Yang Two Forms, in order not to be hit, had to resist with full force: Universe in Palm! Buddha Land in Palm descended, Universe in Palm ascended, the two giant handprints collided in the sky, and Zhongshan County narrowly escaped disaster amidst this delicate balance. Ha ha ha, let''s see how long you can hold on! Lu Yang laughed wildly, continuing to exert Buddha Land in Palm, since his strength came from his Buddha Country Avatar, he could never run out, and he didn''t believe Si Heng could outlast him! Thief King silently observed the battle, caught in a dilemma. Whom should I help? Chapter 1239 Chapter 1239: Chapter 1238 Qilin Immortal Chapter 1239: Chapter 1238 Qilin Immortal Fengdu Space. Even fakes dare to fight me! Meng Jingzhou roared, his body flaring up with something similar to flames. This wasn''t fire, but rather his qi and blood power was so abundant that his pure yang aura burnt the surrounding spiritual energy. Anyone who got close would find their own pure yang aura ignited, which was why the Thief King dared not approach Meng Jingzhou. The burning of pure yang aura had never happened from ancient times till now. If one had to give it a name, it could be called the Pure Yang Domain. As for the shadow Meng Jingzhou, what he exhibited was naturally the Pure Yin Domain. Meng Jingzhou''s fist technique was supremely yang and incredibly domineering, while shadow Meng Jingzhou''s fist technique was supremely yin and ultimately soft, as good as water. With yin and yang clashing, it was like the sun and moon competing in splendor, resembling Tai Chi, making the onlookers marvel. The six shadow figures sustained heavy injuries from the Thief King''s attacks, and the six former Jiuyou Sect Masters soon claimed victory. Mu Baiyi intended to control these corpses to help Meng Jingzhou. However, with the extremely intense pure yang and pure yin energies on Meng Jingzhou''s side, the corpses couldn''t get close, so they could only watch from a distance. Fighting against his complete opposite, Meng Jingzhou grew more and more agitated. Even Old Lu had started to engage with a Semi-Immortal, yet here he was, trapped by the little tricks spun by the Si Heng God Monarch. Whatever move he made, his opponent would counter with the exact opposite. I just don''t believe it! Meng Jingzhou, determined, stripped off his upper clothing ready for a big battle. Then he saw his opposition also beginning to undress. Don''t copy that! Meng Jingzhou, in desperation, unleashed the Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Image and smashed it towards his opponent, blocking his further actions. While everyone watched Meng Jingzhou''s fierce battle, a figure appeared at the edge of the altar, stepping onto it and poised to dig out the sapling and the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. Who''s there! Mu Baiyi was the first to notice the commotion, bellowed out, and the six corpses of the Tribulation Crossing Sect Masters made their move, bombarding the figure with six ultimate techniques. After they acted, Mu Baiyi regretted it, as the figure was too close to the sapling and could harm it. But to Mu Baiyi''s astonishment, once the smoke cleared, the figure and the sapling were completely unharmed. How did he do it? As a subordinate of the Emperor, you may also call me Lord Si Shi, said the shadowy figure. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Man Gu was startled; Lord Si Shi was the last of the Great Qian''s Four God Monarchs. Could it be that Great Qian had sent two Divine Monarchs to the Fengdu Space? It was said that Lord Si Shi''s survival of the fittest Dao Fruit Prototype was condensed through the power of faith. In terms of talent, he was not as good as Si Heng, but due to the special nature of his Dao Fruit Prototype, nobody wished to clash with him. Upon suffering the same attack twice, it would become very difficult to harm him. To fight with him, one must employ a different tactic each time. Well, I''ll be taking this Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. No need to see me out; I know the way. Lord Si Shi smiled, revealing eight snow-white teeth, and picked up the sapling and ran. By the time Mu Baiyi reached the altar, the other party was nowhere to be seen. Humming a tune, Lord Si Shi left the Fengdu Space and arrived in Zhongshan County. He came to a tea house in Zhongshan County, which at this time was empty except for one tea customer who had not been moved from the uppermost floor. The tea patron was watching the confrontation between Lu Yang and Si Heng God Monarch, not expecting Si Heng God Monarch to fare so poorly, being suppressed by someone from later generations. This youngster named Lu Yang truly possesses some extraordinary abilities. Lord Si Shi bowed his head with clasped hands, Reporting to Emperor Lord, the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype has been retrieved. Oh? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord ceased to watch the battle, the outcome of the fight between Lu Yang and Si Heng God Monarch was of no consequence, retrieving the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype was the mission that had now been accomplished. So this is the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, that after swallowing and refining one could live another life even after perishing? A rare smile appeared on the face of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. As the founder of the Great Qian Dynasty who ruled over the world, Mid-heaven Emperor Lord wielded countless rare treasures, but none as precious as the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. He had arrived in Zhongshan County very early, waiting for the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype to mature. He hadn''t come in person to retrieve it, because he held a psychological shadow from the Extreme Northern Lands, worrying that Yun Zhi might suddenly appear; hence he dispatched Si Heng God Monarch and Lord Si Shi in succession. With the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype in hand and Yun Zhi still nowhere to be seen, it seemed he had been overly concerned. Emperor Lord, is this Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype really as miraculous as it sounds? How come I''ve never heard of such a thing before? Lord Si Shi curiously inquired. Could it be false? This is not something you should know. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord couldn''t wait to grab the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, but saw Lord Si Shi retracting it. The face of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord turned ugly in an instant, Si Shi, what do you mean by this! Lord Si Shi simply smiled, as a strange voice emerged from his body. No meaning at all, just that the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype is known by only a few in the Fire Dynasty, and I want to know where you learned about the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype! BoomC Mid-heaven Emperor Lord furiously slammed the tea table, demanding from Lord Si Shi as the teahouse collapsed with a crash, Who are you! A figure exuding a ferocious aura floated out of Lord Si Shi''s bracelet, its head topped with two coral horns, its cheeks and the backs of hands covered with red scales, its pupils dragon-like, tiger-like, as if it were the supreme Venerate among demons. I am the Qilin Immortal that you have been searching for. Qilin Immortal, you''ve been hiding in Si Shi''s bracelet all along! Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was enraged, Lord Si Shi''s bracelet looked ordinary, he claimed it was a relic from his mother that he had worn all along, but to think that the Qilin Immortal was concealed within! This cannot be, if you''ve been in the bracelet all this time, why did the Seeking Immortal Token not react! The Seeking Immortal Token was a proud creation of Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, it would heat up whenever the Four Ancient Immortals were nearby, the closer they were, the hotter it would become. Qilin Immortal laughed casually, I''m afraid the Emperor Lord has forgotten my Dao Fruit is about survival of the fittest, a move only works once against me. I let Si Shi use the Seeking Immortal Token to get close to me once, after that, it became useless against me. Teacher. With the guidance of Qilin Immortal, Lord Si Shi could condense his own Dao Fruit Prototype, but that would make him stand out among the God Monarchs, so he chose to use the Power of Faith to condense his Dao Fruit Prototype. Qilin Immortal took the sapling and Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, reverted his head to its original form, opened his mouth, and swallowed them, temporarily storing them in his stomach, Si Shi, step back for now. Si Shi tactfully stepped back, the tension between them palpable, far from a situation that looked as though it could be resolved peacefully. I''ll ask you one more time, who told you about the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype! Mid-heaven Emperor Lord glared daggers at the Qilin Immortal, his teeth clenched in anger. He had tried every means to find the Four Ancient Immortals, not expecting that they were right beside him, playing him for a fool, If I told you, would you give me the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype? No. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord immediately expanded a vortex that devoured everything, Then there''s no more need for words, let''s see who''s truly stronger! Chapter 1240 Chapter 1240: Chapter 1239: All Too Familiar Chapter 1240: Chapter 1239: All Too Familiar The Thief King finally ended his inner struggle and decided to go against his conscience to help Lu Yang. I''ll help you Before the Thief King could finish, he heard a thunderous boom behind him. A monstrous tidal wave of energy erupted, flinging him into the air, making it impossible for him to stand steady. Turning his head, the Thief King saw two figures emanating terrifying auras in a standoff, surrounded by ruins under their feet. And that wasn''t all. As the auras from the two figures grew even more terrifying and rapidly spread outward from them as the center, wherever his gaze fell, Zhongshan County turned to ruins. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Frozen in place and allowing the cold wind to howl through him, the Thief King''s heart sank in despair. What use is it that I''ve outlined the Speed Dao Fruit? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord? Qilin Immortal? Lu Yang and Si Heng God Monarch were startled to see the two combatants and, in a tacit understanding, ceased their fighting, with the Yin Yang Body of Si Heng God Monarch merging into one. Lu Yang was utterly confused seeing the Immortals battle. It made some sense for the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord to appear here since it could be explained that he, being cautious by nature, sent Si Heng God Monarch to test the waters while he waited for good news outside. But the question was how the Qilin Immortal had suddenly appeared, and why were the two of them fighting each other? Fairy Eternity was lying on a bed within the Spiritual Space, legs kicking up and down in the air, instructing Lu Yang on how he should fight Si Heng God Monarch: Little Yang, you should fight like this Huh, why is the Qilin Immortal here? Seeing the Qilin Immortal in battle, Fairy Eternity suddenly perked up, climbed up from the bed, and watched the Immortal Battle intently. That''s not the right way to fight. Why defend now? Go for a mutual injury strike. Little Yang, go over there and tell him how to fight! Lu Yang looked towards the center of the battlefield, felt a sense of futility, and quietly withdrew his gaze. Fairy, leave me a way out, will you? Are you Lu Yang? Lord Si Shi flew overCor rather, was blown over by the blast of the battle. My name is Survival God Monarch Si Shi. If it''s a hassle, feel free to call me Lord Si Shi, Lord Si Shi introduced himself in a rather familiar manner. Having captured so many Great Qian prisoners, Lu Yang of course recognized Lord Si Shi. What are you here for! Lu Yang watched Lord Si Shi guardedly. The God Lords of Great Qian were supposed to be his enemies, yet something about this didn''t feel right. My teacher said if he got into a fight with the Emperor, I should stand by your side. If you''re lucky, you might survive. Who''s your teacher? Lu Yang, utterly confused, thought it might also be due to Fairy Eternity constantly prattling in the Spiritual Space, affecting his thinking. Si Shi, why are you standing with the enemy! Si Heng God Monarch shouted angrily. Lord Si Shi spread his hands: Isn''t it obvious? I''ve defected. You! Si Heng God Monarch was so choked up he couldn''t speak. I advise you to stand over here too, it''s safe. Lord Si Shi kindly offered advice to his former colleague, noting that observing the Immortal Battle up close was extremely dangerous. Si Heng God Monarch, though not book smart, was no fool. He sneered, seeing through Lord Si Shi''s intention: You think I would believe a traitor''s words? I''ve already seen through your schemes. You must want to lure me over there and then join forces with Lu Yang to capture me, making me a Confession! Just then, without any sign, Lu Yang shuffled a few steps to the side, and Lord Si Shi quickly followed. Si Heng God Monarch did not understand the move, but suddenly from the center of the Double Immortal Battlefield, an attack flew over, directly hitting where Lu Yang was just standing. It struck Si Heng God Monarch, who instantly exploded with injuries all over his body. Cough cough coughC Si Heng God Monarch''s body rapidly healed. Every living creature is composed of Yin and Yang, and as long as one maintains the balance between the two within the body, one can prevent all illnesses and heal wounds spontaneously. Suddenly another aftershock flew over, and Si Heng God Monarch couldn''t dodge in time. He was blasted beyond recognition. On the other hand, Lu Yang seemed to foresee the future, predict where the aftershock would appear, and avoided it in advance. Si Heng God Monarch chose to trust the traitor''s words and approached Lu Yang cautiously, step by careful step, and only when he saw that neither Lu Yang nor Lord Si Shi intended to strike him did he relax a bit. It was Fairy Eternity who had anticipated the incoming attack and advised Lu Yang to move aside earlier. How come you all are together? The Thief King regained his senses and, finding Lu Yang and the two Great Qian God Lords standing together, chatting and laughing, felt like he had missed something and curiously flew over. Young Sect Master, Lu Yang greeted respectfully. The Thief King waved his hands frantically, No, no, don''t call me ''senior.'' You are the senior. The strikes that Lu Yang had directed at Si Heng God Monarch a moment ago had nearly caused him to faint from fright; he had been praying the whole time for Si Heng God Monarch to hold on. Thankfully, Si Heng God Monarch lived up to expectations. But considering the current situation, it didn''t seem to count for much. As they were talking, a black vortex flew by from the Emperor Lord, passing close but not harming anyone. Nonetheless, it still made the four of them shudder. Where the black vortex landed, only a large pit remained C the buildings and land had completely vanished. Devouring Dao Fruit, devouring all things. Teacher was right; staying close to Fellow Daoist Lu Yang really does save lives, Lord Si Shi remarked with a smile. If it had been just him, he would have been severely injured long ago. You''re Lu Yang? the Thief King asked in surprise. Yeah, what about it? Lu Yang wiped his face, reverting it to its original look. Since entering Fengdu Space, he had been using the appearance of Young Master Lu, and even before that, when he was a constable, he had used another face. It was normal for the Thief King not to recognize him. The Thief King''s expression turned increasingly strange: My master is the Thief Ancestor. The Thief King had become a disciple after being captured by the Thief Ancestor, and it was from the Thief Ancestor that he learned the key to condensing the Speed Dao Fruit Outline. However, the Thief Ancestor had stopped teaching him during the final step, leaving him to comprehend it on his own. Your master is the Thief Ancestor? Lu Yang heard the insinuation in the Thief King''s words; the Thief Ancestor and Daoist Buyu were sworn friends, which made them peers. The Thief King nodded, pretending to chat while probing for information: By the way, I heard from Lord Man that Zhongshan County bought insurance. Do you know about this? Yeah, I suggested Junior Brother Man buy it. The Thief King recalled all the large transactions that had been signed at the commerce association, and to his knowledge, Zhongshan County had never bought insurance before: When did you buy the insurance? Seven days ago. The Thief King: So, they had captured me and immediately insured Zhongshan County afterward!? If Lu Yang didn''t know the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and Qilin Immortal, he would have suspected that Lu Yang had colluded with these two Immortals. Wait, didn''t one of the Great Qian God Lords just refer to Lu Yang as Daoist? What''s Lu Yang''s relationship with the Great Qian Force? Who''s the teacher you''ve been referring to? Lu Yang turned to ask Lord Si Shi. The Qilin Immortal. He said you know him. Lu Yang nodded; of course, he knew the Qilin Immortal. Although they had never met face to face, he was quite familiar with him: What else did Qilin Immortal Senior say? He said you should be quite familiar with the Immortal Fairies. Lu Yang''s face turned ashen. Listening from the side, the Thief King felt more and more that there was something extraordinary about Lu Yang. Chapter 1241 – 1241 1240 Mid Chapter 1241: Chapter 1240: Mid-heaven Emperor Lord Battles Qilin Immortal Chapter 1241: Chapter 1240: Mid-heaven Emperor Lord Battles Qilin Immortal Above Zhongshan County, there was a battle of blood between two Immortals, shattering the void and turning all in their path to nothingness. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stood in the midst of a pitch-black vortex, the space near the vortex distorted, and time slowed to a crawl. Suddenly, a black vortex emerged behind the Qilin Immortal, and one of his arms was viciously torn and devoured, blood streaming down. The Qilin Immortal''s face was dark and grim as he concentrated his will on the severed limb, which regrew as if by self-healing. Hahahahaha, after all those grand claims, Qilin Immortal, is that all the power you possess! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord laughed wildly. His Devouring Dao Fruit could swallow anything; even an Immortal Body was consumed entirely by him. If this happened a few more times, even if the Qilin Immortal could regenerate a severed limb, he wouldn''t last long. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was not worried about accidentally harming the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype in the belly of the Qilin Immortal. Rather, it would be just right to devour and refine it. This much power is enough to deal with you, came the response. As his words ended, the Qilin Immortal let out a long howl, as if tilting heaven and earth, in the star-studded Ancient Times. Yet, this roar alone could cause the galaxy to dissolve into countless meteors streaking across the universe. The Buddhist Lion Roar was like an ant shaking a tree in the face of the true Qilin Roar. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stamped his foot fiercely, creating ripples in space that collided with the Qilin Roar. The sky shook, the earth sank, and Lu Yang and three others not far away joined hands to withstand the impact of the shockwave. Quick, cover your ears! the Thief King used his Spiritual Sense to urgently remind everyone as he saw the scene unfold. Don''t cover your ears; it won''t block it, counter with a soundwave attack! Lu Yang also used his Spiritual Sense to shout. All four were somewhat proficient in soundwave attacks, and even though their skills varied, they all knew moves like the Buddhist Lion Roar. Si Heng God Monarch, Lord Si Shi, the Thief King, three of them mimicked the howls of Demon Beasts, while Lu Yang''s voice stuck out among the four, using the Fairy Shout. However, his was also the most effective, blocking the majority of the soundwaves that reached them with the Fairy Shout. It was just that the others gave Lu Yang strange looks. The winds changed, thunder sliced across the sky, and Zhongshan County was covered by dark clouds, with countless tornadoes spiraling into being, wrapping wind, rain, thunder, and lightning within. As the only Kirin among heaven and earth, the Qilin Immortal was a favorite of nature, inherently intertwined with natural phenomena. Although his mastery over thunder and lightning wasn''t on par with the Yingtian Immortal, aside from the Yingtian Immortal, no other Immortal''s lightning spells could surpass his. As the Emperor who shares a lifespan with heaven and earth, how could thunder and lightning harm me! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stood immovable in the face of the apocalyptic onslaught of thunder and lightning. The sky reverberated with the deafening boom of thunder, aiming straight for the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, but the pitch-black vortex devoured the thunder, leaving him unscathed. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord snapped his fingers, and the dark vortexes spread across the entire space. The newly regrown arm of the Qilin Immortal, along with a leg, was once again swallowed. That was the source of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s confidenceChis Devouring Dao Fruit was both offensive and defensive, capable of guarding against Immortal Techniques and devouring Immortal Bodies, leaving his foes powerless. The Qilin Immortal''s body grew back once more. This was not some magic skill, but a natural self-healing ability he was born with. I''d like to see how many times you can heal! The dark vortex once again swept in, completely engulfing the Qilin Immortal, distorting space, nullifying any Space Spells there, and twisting time to make the Qilin Immortal''s movements extremely slow. The previous two times, the Qilin Immortal somehow managed to dodge the vortexes, but this time, he made no move to escape and merely stood there. Have you resigned to your fate? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord activated his Devouring Dao Fruit, and several vortexes suddenly expanded to fully envelop the Qilin Immortal, the ease of it making the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord wonder if the one standing there was just a Puppet of the Qilin Immortal. Emperor, is that all the power you have? The Qilin Immortal stood amidst the black vortex, completely unharmed! If it were the Yingtian Immortal, dealing with you would indeed be restricting. Unfortunately for you, you''re facing me, the Qilin Immortal commented with a smile. The Dao Fruit of the Fittest! You intentionally took the hits the first two times to adapt to my attacks! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord instantly realized that the same attacks could no longer injure the Qilin Immortal. Facing the assault of the Dao Fruit Prototype, the Lord Si Shi could only avoid most of the damage, and couldn''t remain untouched. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord hadn''t expected that the Qilin Immortal, as a bearer of an Upper Dao Fruit, could so remarkably adapt even to attacks from the Dao Fruit itself. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s face gradually became overcast with shadows, It seems that to defeat you, I must use different techniques. Three Flavored True Fire! Qingtian Prison Suppressing Hand! The Hand of Heaven descended from above, ablaze with the mighty Three Flavored True Fire, and the palm was filled with Magic Runes that bore the power to suppress and destroy. A single rune could obliterate all of Zhongshan County. The vast number of runes were clenched within the Hand of Heaven, and their collective force was unimaginable. The Qingtian Prison Suppressing Hand was a technique the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had chanced upon in ancient tomes, one that he had never used before, and even The Controller didn''t know he could perform it. This technique was tremendously powerful and was not inferior to the Buddha Land in Palm. With a thunderous crash, the Hand of Heaven suppressed the Qilin Immortal, who simply raised a hand without a hint of Mana fluctuation, and caught the formidable punch. Three Flavored True Fire and Qingtian Prison Suppressing Hand, huh? You''ve mastered them well. Unfortunately, these techniques are useless against me, as I have already seen them in Ancient Times, the Qilin Immortal retorted nonchalantly. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s face turned ashen. A great many of his techniques originated from Ancient Times, and without anyone to teach him, he had managed to master the essence on his ownCa rare talent in the world. But this also meant that the more he had mastered the essence, the more useless his techniques became against the Qilin Immortal. Most of his repertoire had no effect on his opponent. As your senior, I''ve already allowed you three moves. If you have no other techniques, it''s my turn now, the Qilin Immortal confidently declared. With a shake of his form, the Qilin Immortal transformed into a golden Qilin, stepping on auspicious clouds, rising through the mists, a sight of majestic awe. In Ancient Times, even placing his image on a door could ward off evil and protect the household. Do you think I only know ancient techniques? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, always appearing with the air of a senior in the present era, was inwardly prideful. Now the Qilin Immortal was claiming to be his senior, boldly asserting to have given him three moves, which immediately incensed him. Taiyi Seven Killings Palm! Liangyi Micro Dust Formation! Creation Heaven Technique! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord unleashed three successive Immortal Techniques, each a self-created move powerful enough to establish a sect and serve as the trump cards for those at the Pass Tribulation Peak and at the level of a Semi-Immortal. The Liangyi Micro Dust Formation trapped the Qilin Immortal, with the Taiyi Seven Killings Palm claiming life with each strike. The seven palms layered over one another were so potent that not even Heaven could save the victim, and the Creation Heaven Technique could prevent the Qilin Immortal from healing his wounds. How have I never seen these techniques even once? Si Heng God Monarch exclaimed in surprise. As the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s confidant, even if the Emperor Lord had kept some techniques from him, it shouldn''t have been so many. Trapped in the Liangyi Micro Dust Formation, the Qilin Immortal defended while taunting, Ha, sealed by Wu Yao in the Sun for one hundred thousand years, you really have come up with quite a few tricks. Shut up! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord grew furious. The life span of Semi-Immortals was limited, and in order to wait for the Great Era, they had been slumbering throughout the entire Great Yu Dynasty. The fact that Wu Yao had sealed him in the Sun was only known to The Controller. Little did he expect that the Qilin Immortal had been hiding in Lord Si Shi''s body and witnessed the whole process. Chapter 1242 Chapter 1242: Chapter 1241: The Strength of Qilin Immortal Chapter 1242: Chapter 1241: The Strength of Qilin Immortal The Taiyi Seven Killings Palm not only contained a killing intent in each palm strike, but the seventh strike could stack the killing intents of the previous six strikes, an assault even Immortals couldn''t withstand. He had now executed six palm strikes, each accurately hitting the Qilin Immortal. After receiving the six strikes and having his healing abilities suppressed by the Creation Heaven Technique, the Qilin Immortal''s blood wouldn''t stop flowing. Taiyi Seven Killings Palm, the seventh strike! The seven killing seals overlapped, and dark strength erupted within the Qilin Immortal''s body, but the expected bleeding from seven orifices did not occur. The Qilin Immortal remained unharmed except for spitting two mouthfuls of black blood, which compared to the first six strikes, was not a severe injury. What was happening, had the seventh strike been adapted by the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit? Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This shouldn''t be, the move was called the Taiyi Seven Killings Palm, but it was actually a combination of seven techniques. Logically, the Qilin Immortal shouldn''t have adapted to this move, and if he had, he wouldn''t be spitting blood. Why exactly? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord realized the Qilin Immortal was absolutely no ordinary foe, donned his Immortal Gold Armor, and went to battle a second time. Though it seemed the Qilin Immortal was at a disadvantage, continuously taking hits, he felt an unsettling sensation within, as if he were overlooking something. The Qilin Immortal had adapted to the Liangyi Micro Dust Formation and could no longer be restrained by it. With a long cry, he charged once more at the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, emanating the supreme pressure of the Supreme Demon, actually completely overshadowing the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord in terms of aura. But how could the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord be suppressed by mere aura? He struck with formidable power, carrying a tyrannical air exclusive to the supreme of this world. Kill! The sky stirred violently, like thunderclaps roaring. The Immortal Gold Armor, moving with his will, split and transformed into a great spear, clashing with the blood of the Qilin Immortal. Just as the Qilin Immortal was about to make contact with the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, he suffered an invisible attack and staggered, breaking his momentum. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord seemed to have anticipated this, sweeping his spear across and colliding with the Qilin Immortal''s antler. The spear, unable to withstand the antler, shattered upon contact but immediately reformed. Is this the method of The Controller? Lu Yang frowned. The scene he had just witnessed was too reminiscent of The ControllerCusing spiritual essence for attacking the Qilin Immortal, the Immortal Gold Armor''s transformation at will, and its autonomous defense capabilities. He recalled the three Divine Monarchs he encountered at the Laurel Fairy Palace, who mentioned that the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord could consume other Dao Fruits but needed the Laurel Tree Ancestor to enhance his spiritual power. Does that mean he''s consumed the Enlightenment Dao Fruit Prototype, or a part of its powers? The Qilin Immortal, naturally hiding within the body of Lord Si Shi, could come to the same conclusion. However, the time was ripe, and it no longer mattered. Soul Chasing and Soul Capturing! Seeing that he couldn''t overcome the Qilin Immortal by force, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord unleashed a mental attack, striking directly at the primordial spirit and soul, undeniably unblockable. But the Qilin Immortal merely shook his head and continued to look vibrant. This is impossible! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had tried this move on The Controller before. Only with precaution could The Controller barely withstand it; the Qilin Immortal couldn''t be unharmed. The Qilin Immortal had adapted to the Creation Immortal Technique, and his injuries began to heal on their own. His blood roared vigorously in his veins, resonating with heaven and earth, a sight truly horrifying. He galloped on all fours, each movement seeming to manipulate the world. The spiritual attacks commanded by the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord could not halt the Qilin Immortal''s steps or momentum. The wisps of aura he emitted crushed the earth and shattered mountains, revealing ravines. The Immortal Gold Armor sensed danger, transformed into a shield, and positioned itself entirely in front of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. But it was all futile; the Immortal Gold Shield only slightly slowed the Qilin Immortal''s pace before shattering upon impact. The antler struck horizontally, blasting two large holes in the chest of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s eyes widened in disbelief. When he first battled with the Qilin Immortal, the latter was never this powerful. Had he been hiding his true strength previously? No, he was getting stronger in battle! Fool, fighting a protracted battle with the Qilin Immortal, the longer you fight, the stronger he gets! Fairy Eternity laughed heartily in the Spiritual Space, never having expected that the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord would engage the Qilin Immortal for so long. Little Yang, did you figure out the reason? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was deceived by the name of the Dao Fruit, Lu Yang roughly guessed the reason. The Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit is not only the Upper Dao Fruit for the ''Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype'' but also for the ''Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype'' and ''Natural Selection Dao Fruit Prototype.'' In other words, he has the abilities of these three Dao Fruit Prototypes and they have been enhanced. The reason Ao Ling was known as the top among Semi-Immortals, is because she possessed the Natural Selection Dao Fruit Prototype, growing stronger the more she was attacked. That''s also why the Qilin Immortal predecessor''s early stage was about defense, rarely attacking; he grew stronger in this manner. Originally, battles among Immortals emphasized the use of Dao Fruits. However, if the gap between the two parties was too great, and considering most of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s moves were ineffective against the current Qilin Immortal, the outcome of this battle was predictable. The Qilin Immortal reverted to human form and grabbed the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord by the neck: I''ll ask you once again, who told you about the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype! Recognizing the gap between himself and the Qilin Immortal, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, devoid of the will to resist, truthfully replied, It was the one who had fought with you, the Four Ancient Immortals. He told me that refining the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype could allow one to live another lifetime even if the Immortal perished. Seeing this, Lord Si Heng panicked; the Emperor was captured, and three Semi-Immortals stood beside him, one renowned for his speed, making escape impossible. What did I say, this is a trap! So, do I get any special treatment if I surrender now? Lu Yang thought seriously and asked, Are you with the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord or with The Controller? The Emperor Lord. Then I''ll arrange for you two to be in adjacent cells. Lord Si Heng began to ponder whether he should say thank you or declare ''this is not the special treatment I wanted''. Watching the Qilin Immortal fly this way, everyone, regardless of their affiliation, was somewhat anxious. Teacher! Lord Si Shi, the most carefree among them, was the most relaxed. Thief King, facing a legend like the Qilin Immortal, the foremost among the Supreme Demons, and a revered figure by the Demon Race, was instinctively nervous. Lu Yang had multiple reasons to be nervous. So you are Lu Yang? Lu Yang has met the Qilin Immortal predecessor, Lu Yang performed a standard ancient ceremony. Lu Yang, you stay. The rest of you three, stay away from here, the Qilin Immortal told the two god monarchs and the Thief King. The three Semi-Immortals obediently left, and Lord Si Heng even voluntarily tied up his hands and feet to express his surrender. He had wanted to ask the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord to move further away as well, but then he thought, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord might just run away. Never mind, it wasn''t a particularly secretive matter; letting the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord listen would do no harm. Lu Yang, upon our first meetingCif I''m not mistakenCit was you who resurrected the Immortal Fairy. Yes. The Qilin Immortal sighed deeply, with a mix of emotion and a smile, Indeed, you are the destined one for the Immortal Fairy. Chapter 1243 Chapter 1243: Chapter 1242: I Killed Suiyue Chapter 1243: Chapter 1242: I Killed Suiyue ` (Daoist friends who haven''t seen the sick leave note, I recommend you check out yesterday''s note.) Kirin, long time no see! Fairy Eternity floated out from Lu Yang''s body and greeted him with a beaming smile. Old friends had been apart for four hundred thousand years, and now that they were finally revived, Kirin Immortal was also very happy. However, when he clearly saw Fairy Eternity''s state, his expression became puzzled, Eternity, why is only your soul left? This wasn''t the situation he had anticipated. He had thought that like himself, Eternity was hiding in some small world, carried around by Lu Yang. Fairy Eternity happened to cough twice, her face looking exceptionally pale. She feigned that nothing was wrong, not wanting to worry her old friend, It''s nothing serious, just got a bit injured in a previous battle, and it''s somewhat hard to recover. Are you okay, Fairy? Lu Yang quickly showed his concern for Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity waved her hand, It''s nothing, just feeling a bit weak. I''ll just need to rest more later. Staying here with you all the time isn''t quite right; I should recover my strength as soon as possible. No, no, no, Fairy, you can stay in my Spiritual Space as long as you want. The sight startled Kirin Immortal, was this something Eternity would say? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord looked at Fairy Eternity with uncertainty, his thoughts spinning. Kirin Immortal addressed her as Eternity? He carefully recalled all matters regarding immortals since ancient times; there had never been any female cultivator who became an immortal and was named Eternity. Who is she? An immortal from the Ancient Times? And that Yun Zhi, also a Female Immortal, but he had never heard of Yun Zhi before. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord suspected that during the hundred thousand years he was sealed in the Great Yu Dynasty, Yun Zhi had become an immortal, which is why he knew nothing about Yun Zhi. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That so-called title of Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect must undoubtedly have been a fabricated identity to conceal her real identity. Kirin, why did you only appear now? Little Ling Lianyi and the others have been looking for you for a long time without success. Fairy Eternity spoke up for Little Ling Lianyi and Little Tiger, the three of them had been searching all over the world for Kirin Immortal, reducing the time they could spend playing together as Kirin Immortal kept himself hidden. Lu Yang was also puzzled; if Kirin Immortal was worried about being chased after by Ashy Bean, then Immortal Ying Tian''s appearance during his Void Refinement Stage Pass Tribulation was itself a signal, informing those in the know that Ashy Bean was no longer a threat. It was straightforward to explain Immortal Jiuchong since the Extreme Northern Lands were extremely isolated in terms of news, but Kirin Immortal didn''t have this problem. Kirin Immortal was hidden within the Great Qian Force, which was vigorously searching for the clues of the Four Ancient Immortals, aware that Immortal Ying Tian had appeared. Indeed, I know about Lianyi and Little Ling waking up, I know they were looking for me, I know that Immortal Ying Tian''s appearance means the downfall of Silent Extermination Immortal, and I could even guess about your revival. Lu Yang couldn''t help but ask, Then why exactly Kirin Immortal had a conflicted expression, his face changing again and again, until he finally closed his eyes in agony and let out a long, heavenly sigh, If it weren''t for this matter involving the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, I probably would never appear before you all in my lifetime. I I''m a bastard, I don''t have the face to see you all. Ah? Why? You must have seen Sui Yue''s Corpse at the Five Elements Sect and learned about Sui Yue being assassinated at the end of the Fire Dynasty. It was I who killed Sui Yue. It was you?! Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were greatly shocked. According to the Time Immortal, the four of them were connected by an Array Method, and the mastermind behind the scenes couldn''t directly harm him; it must have been that the mastermind possessed one of them to assassinate him. Was Kirin Immortal possessed by the mastermind? That reaction didn''t seem right. ` Qilin Immortal lowered his head guiltily, not daring to face Fairy Eternity or see her reaction, At that time, the mastermind behind the scenes threatened me with the lives of Little Ling and Lianyi, saying that if I didn''t kill Suiyue, he would kill Little Ling and Lianyi. Qilin Immortal showed a pained expression, but with his head lowered, no one could see his face. I had no other choice but to kill Suiyue. Although Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were in a state of Playing Dead Technique at the time, the mastermind could even wipe out immortals; his methods were unimaginable. If he were to take action, his two wives would certainly not survive. After killing Time Immortal, Qilin Immortal regretted it and knelt on the ground, breaking down in tears; what had he done, whom had he lived up to, and whom could he face? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, standing nearby, was completely confused. Although it wasn''t the appropriate atmosphere to ask questions, he couldn''t hold back. Fire Dynasty, what''s that? I''ve never heard of this power before. Does this mean the Great Qian Dynasty I worked so hard to establish wasn''t the first dynasty? I have been proud of this for three hundred thousand years. Was my pride misplaced? Time Immortal has perished? Then who has been engaging in Time Retrospection? Qilin Immortal sighed again, Although I feel somewhat sorry for Suiyue, as the most prominent among the Four Ancient Immortals, I am confident in my strength. Once I make a move, Suiyue is assuredly not going to survive. The frequent time retrospections must be someone acquiring the Time Dao Fruit and researching it continually through time retrospection. Lu Yang, It seems I''ve discovered that you, the Four Ancient Immortals, all claim to be the foremost among yourselves. But Suiyue is still alive, right? The time retrospection is his doing. Fairy Eternity said. What! He''s still alive? Qilin Immortal suddenly lifted his head, even losing control of his human form, his head directly transforming back into that of a Qilin, giving Lu Yang quite a fright. At that moment, Lu Yang noticed that Qilin Immortal''s eyes were slightly moist. Yes, he abandoned his body at that time, his soul escaped to the west to establish Buddha Country, using the Power of Faith to create an immortal body for himself. Suiyue is still alive, Suiyue is still alive! He''s still alive! Qilin Immortal excitedly grabbed Lu Yang''s shoulders, Is Suiyue really still alive? The grip was so painful that Lu Yang felt his bones might shatter; he could only nod in response to Qilin Immortal. Excited beyond measure, Qilin Immortal had lived for three hundred thousand years in guilt and self-recrimination, moving through life dazed, like a zombie, and had even contemplated ending his own life several times. I knew it, I knew he was still alive! In his excitement, Qilin Immortal disregarded his form, reverting to his original shape and bouncing around in the sky, knocking the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord around with his Qilin horns. That old block of wood really isn''t that easy to kill! After celebrating for a while, Qilin Immortal realized his own impropriety and quickly reverted to his original form pretending nothing had happened. Ahem, I got a bit carried away there. Unable to stop grinning and overwhelmed with excitement, Qilin Immortal couldn''t help but ask again, He''s really still alive, right? Lu Yang nodded. Where was I just now? Lu Yang hesitated. They had just reached the part about killing Time Immortal, but seeing Qilin Immortal''s reaction, it seemed best not to continue on that note. Changing the subject, Lu Yang asked, When you first saw me, you called me the destined one of the Immortal; you didn''t seem surprised by my appearance? Chapter 1244 Chapter 1244: Chapter 1243: The Designated Person Chapter 1244: Chapter 1243: The Designated Person It all started after the fall of the Fire Dynasty. After the Fire Dynasty was destroyed, I thought about ending my own life, but I had not witnessed the resurrection of the Immortal, and the bold claims of the past remained unfulfilled. Xiao Ling and Lianyi would never have a chance to meet the Immortal, and I truly couldn''t bear to die with things left like that. The Qilin Immortal sighed, actually reluctant to recall this experience, as it represented the most hesitant and melancholic moment of his life. To evade the pursuit of the Silent Extermination Immortal, I hid inside a rosary. The rosary changed hands several times but never encountered someone destined to find me, until it was picked up by Si Shi''s mother, who was also not destined to discover my presence. After her death, she passed the rosary on as a relic to Si Shi, who inadvertently entered the small world within the rosary. That''s when I decided to mentor Si Shi. Si Shi, this young man, possessed notable talent in cultivation. He grasped many concepts with ease. Under my guidance, his Cultivation Level steadily improved, far surpassing his peers, and he successfully went through layers of selection in the Great Qian Dynasty to become a candidate for Divine Monarch, and subsequently, he became the Divine Monarch. Every time Lu Yang heard about the Four Ancient Immortals earnestly teaching their disciples, he would compare them to Immortal Fairy and then sigh quietly. What could he do but accept his fate, since the one he met was a Fairy? Later on, Emperor and the Controller, to reduce the impact of the Power of Faith on themselves, led a group of Semi-Immortals and those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to hide in the Sun''s Fairy Palace. They applied a seal, and during the early period of the Great Yu, Emperor Wu Yao of Yu added a second seal. When the Emperor and the Controller undid the seal left by Wu Yao, it was already the late period of Great Yu, and chaos was beginning to emerge. After the seals were undone, I sensed that Wu Yao had tampered with the World Seal. Considering Wu Yao''s Dao Fruit was a Swap Dao Fruit, it wasn''t hard to guess what he had done. I saw this as an opportunity. The World Seal was in fact a seal applied by the Four Ancient Immortals using their Dao Fruits'' powers at the base of the six continents. Originally, I planned to use Si Shi to find clues about the Four Ancient Immortals and leave the Sun, but at that time Si Shi was still asleep, so I had no choice but to leave the rosary and meet with Wu Yao. As I had expected, I needed Wu Yao''s help, and he needed mine. Wu Yao let the Great Yu Dynasty fall into ruin precisely to sacrifice it in order to swap it out of the Box World. But he failed. The cost he paid was not enough to swap him out. Also, on the World Seal was a capacity left by the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit. The same trick could no longer affect the seal. This made it impossible for Wu Yao to swap himself out again, unless with my permission. For this, he hoped that I would temporarily undo the seal of the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit to allow him to continue the swap. I agreed, but in return, I asked him to swap in the fated person of the Immortal Fairy. After the previous failed attempts to resurrect the Immortal, to effectively call out the name of the Immortal, no tricks could be used, it had to rely purely on luck. According to my thoughts, this person would need enough luck to revive the Immortal Fairy. Later, when I heard that Little Ling Lianyi had appeared, I guessed that the Immortal was already resurrected. The battle in Demon City that tore heaven and earth asunder further confirmed my guess, as only the Immortal Fairy could fight the Silent Extermination Immortal to such extent. The Qilin Immortal looked into Lu Yang''s eyes and said word by word, Little Friend Lu, you resurrected the Immortal. You are her destined person. Lu Yang felt as though he was struck by lightning. Although he had his suspicions, logically, he shouldn''t have been surprised, but when faced with the reality, Lu Yang still felt a sense of unreality. Was I really swapped in by Wu Yao? Right away, Lu Yang''s expression turned weird, considering my situation before my death, it seems Wu Yao''s situation after swapping isn''t looking too good. All of Wu Yao''s equipment and Dao Fruit were in Eldest Senior Sister''s possession, and his own body was blown to bits. Was Wu Yao''s Immortal Body swapped out, or was it smashed by Eldest Senior Sister? Forget it, don''t think too much. Wu Yao is deeply blessed, he''ll be fine for sure. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord couldn''t believe his eyes as he looked at Lu Yang, having always wanted to leave the Box World to see the outside, only to discover that Lu Yang was indeed from beyond the realm. He quickly asked, What exactly is the outside world like? Ah, Little Yang, you truly are my fated one! Immortal Fairy laughed heartily as she hugged Lu Yang, patting his head. Fairy, Fairy, please don''t do that, Lu Yang stammered, momentarily flustered with no idea how to react, and hurriedly pushed Immortal Fairy away. Having been with Fairy for so long, Lu Yang still wasn''t accustomed to such intimate contact. Little Yang, are you blushing? Immortal Fairy saw Lu Yang blush for the first time, quite intrigued. Not at all, Lu Yang said, his expression panicked as he quickly changed the subject. Fairy, aren''t you surprised that I come from the outside world? Immortal Fairy cheered, What''s so surprising about that? I''m from the outside world too. Lu Yang thought about it and realized she was rightCbefore her demise, there wasn''t a Box World, so she indeed counted as someone from beyond. Poking Lu Yang''s arm curiously, Immortal Fairy asked, Quick, tell me what you''ve experienced in the outside world. Have you ever self-detonated? Ah? Lu Yang was even more surprised, Fairy, you can tell that? Immortal Fairy proudly placed her hands on her hips, lifting her chin with pride, Of course, do you think I''ve self-detonated countless times? I can tell with just one look. I''ve always said so, you''re naturally suited for our Immortal Lineage! Lu Yang opened his mouth instinctively to argue, but the words to do so just wouldn''t come out; it indeed was fate. Suddenly, Lu Yang remembered another issue, Right, Qilin Immortal senior, since you''ve left the bracelet, doesn''t it mean that Ashy Bean knows your location now? Ashy BeanCwho was that? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord really wanted to ask this question. Qilin Immortal paused for a moment, then asked on behalf of Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, Who is Ashy Bean? That''s Silent Extermination Immortal. Qilin Immortal made a sound of realization, but Mid-heaven Emperor Lord still didn''t understand and voiced out, Who is Silent Extermination Immortal? Nobody answered his question, and Qilin Immortal said, Of course she''ll know my location now. You''re not afraid of her? Qilin Immortal chuckled gently, recalling the Time Immortal, no longer with the desolation of the past: Are you joking? What do I have to fear from her? Lu Yang didn''t expect Qilin Immortal to be so powerful, no wonder he dared to claim himself as the foremost of the Four Ancient Immortals; he truly was remarkable, Did you fight with her? Not at all, I had Wu Yao intercept Silent Extermination Immortal. He had to; with the seal still intact after my death, he wouldn''t be able to leave this lifetime. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Recalling the scene at the time, Qilin Immortal couldn''t help but praiseCWu Yao really was a great help, very honest and incredibly sturdy, creating the opportunity for his escape. Lu Yang: Wu Yao really drew the short straw making a deal with you. Chapter 1245 Chapter 1245: Chapter 1244: Unexpected Change Chapter 1245: Chapter 1244: Unexpected Change Later on, during the era of the ''Great World Struggle'' prophesied by the Zuo Shi Immortal, the subordinates of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord successively awakened, and the emperor commanded them to continue searching for clues about the four of us. One by one, his subordinates disappeared: those sent to the Laurel Fairy Palace vanished, those sent to the Buddha Country vanished, Si Lei secretly slipped away and vanished, The Controller journeyed to the Extreme Northern Lands and vanished. This left the emperor living in constant fear and paranoia, to the extent that he even moved out of the Sun, abandoning such a magnificent Fairy Palace. Upon hearing the Qilin Immortal say this, the face of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord darkened. Could you really blame him for being afraid? It was like dealing with ghostsCanyone would be frightened by such occurrences. And just recently, he somehow learned that the Jiuyou Sect was about to condense the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, so he decided to send Si Heng and Si Shi to steal it and bring it to him. Very few know of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, and among them, the most likely to tell the emperor had to be the backstage manipulator. The backstage manipulator wouldn''t be so kind as to inform him of this intelligence without an ulterior motive. I then resolved to confront the emperor after Si Shi obtained the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, to pry out the exact words the backstage manipulator had spoken to him, and then figure out a way to relay that intelligence to you. Who would have thought that Immortal Fairy and Little Friend Lu would also be here. At this point, the Qilin Immortal gave a wry smile. He had determined to avoid human contact for a lifetime; he thought with Immortal Fairy here the emperor surely wouldn''t be able to take the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, and he wouldn''t need to reveal himself. Yet, strangely enough, the emperor''s plan went exceptionally smoothly. Si Shi almost handed over the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype to the emperor, and he had no choice but to intervene and battle the emperor. The Qilin Immortal spat out the spoils of warCa sapling and the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. So this thing is the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, eh? Little Yang, bring it here and let me take a look. Immortal Fairy hadn''t had the chance to see such a novel Dao Fruit Prototype in person and couldn''t help being curious. Here. The Qilin Immortal handed the sapling to Lu Yang, though it was less than perfect, with the sapling covered in a sticky, gooey substance due to having been retrieved from inside his stomach. Little Yang, don''t disdain it; this is Qilin saliva, which during Ancient Times was even more precious than Dragon saliva and was incredibly hard to come by, whispered Immortal Fairy covertly. Lu Yang: Then why don''t you hold onto it, Fairy? Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy examined the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype closely; the surface of the prototype had a slowly spinning vortex that could easily mesmerize and captivate those who looked upon it for too long. The Qilin Immortal then seriously interrogated the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord: How exactly did the backstage manipulator speak to you? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord replied without hesitation, He told me that refining the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype would allow me to live another life. However, before that, I had to first hand the prototype over to him. He would return it to me after he used it. I agreed to his terms outwardly, but never really trusted him, determined to refine the prototype myself the moment I got it. The Qilin Immortal frowned, the answer from the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was somewhat beyond his expectations: What does the backstage manipulator want with the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord shook his head: He didn''t tell me. After saying this, he quickly covered his mouth, staring fixedly at the Qilin Immortal: What have you done to me! Even as a captive, he wouldn''t normally reveal everything so readily! The Qilin Immortal scoffed, Forgotten, have you? My Dao Fruit is the Upper Dao Fruit of the ''Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype''! The Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Prototype grants the victor dominion over the vanquishedCZhu Tian relied on this power to firmly secure the throne of Demon Emperor. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As both the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and the Qilin Immortal were Immortals, naturally the former wouldn''t be entirely dominated. However, it was effortlessly simple for the Qilin Immortal to compel the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord to speak truthfully. With the sapling in hand, Lu Yang also pondered the question on the sidelines: What does the backstage manipulator want with the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype? Does he too wish to live another life? Emperor Lord''s description doesn''t sound quite right, does it? If he wanted to live another life, would he really return the Dao Fruit Prototype to Emperor Lord? But if he''s lying, this lie is too easy to poke through. Moreover, how could such a careful mastermind behind the scenes ensure that Emperor Lord wouldn''t covet the Dao Fruit Prototype for himself? At this thought, Lu Yang''s expression suddenly changed drastically, Not good, the mastermind behind the scenes is hiding nearby! With the power of the mastermind behind the scenes, he wasn''t afraid of Qilin Immortal getting the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype at all! Heh heh, you young ones do react quickly. A black hand suddenly appeared beside Lu Yang, intent on snatching the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. How dare you! Qilin Immortal immediately reacted, facing the black hand with his own. The shockwave from their collision sent Lu Yang and Mid-heaven Emperor Lord flying away; the only difference between the two was that one was blown far while the other was blown close. Qilin Immortal didn''t fare much better; overpowered by the owner of the black hand, he was struck and sent flying. A figure shrouded in black mist slowly emerged, having been there all along, unnoticed by anyone! Qilin, it seems that in three hundred thousand years, your abilities have improved a tiny bit. If it were before, you would''ve been sent flying much further than now with one blow from me. The figure''s laughter accompanied the ever-shifting black mist. Qilin Immortal burst out from the ruins, shaking off the debris, and stared intensely at the shadowy figure, roaring out the identity of the other. Mastermind behind the scenes, Sixth Immortal! Qilin Immortal''s palm throbbed with a faint pain as broken bones swiftly healed. The Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit had another function; after defeating an enemy, one would become stronger. He was now in the strongest state of his life, even better than when fighting with Emperor Lord, but still no match for a single palm strike from the mastermind behind the scenes! The mastermind behind the scenes laughed nonchalantly, Immortal Fairy is seriously injured and not yet recovered. Do you really think you alone can protect the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype? Let''s give it a try and see! Qilin Immortal transformed back into his true form with a shake of his body, the Kirin roaring as he trod the skies, eyes bloodshot with rage. The more he hated himself from three hundred thousand years ago, the more he wanted to slay the mastermind behind the scenes! Who in the world are you! Immortal Fairy Eternity, changing from her usual lackadaisical demeanor, demanded of the shadowy figure, attempting to penetrate the black mist with her Immortal Sense but being repelled. The mastermind behind the scenes did not answer, his eyes within the mist glaring coldly at Immortal Fairy Eternity, his voice as cold as eternal ice, filled with endless resentment, Immortal, you are truly hard to kill. I am asking you who you are! Immortal Fairy Eternity was furious, her vast Immortal Sense causing the entire space to tremble. I''ll tell you before you die! The mastermind behind the scenes instantly moved in front of Lu Yang to snatch the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, but Qilin Immortal had anticipated this move. Employing a Space Spell, he arrived beside Lu Yang as well. Get past me first! Qilin Immortal opened his giant maw and lunged to bite! The mastermind behind the scenes''s expression turned cold as well, raising his hand to shatter Qilin Immortal''s teeth, Ignorant of death, how dare you attempt to bother me! What naturally born monster, nothing but a beast with no father or mother! Chapter 1246 Chapter 1246: Chapter 1245: The Strength of the Puppet Master Chapter 1246: Chapter 1245: The Strength of the Puppet Master Die for this young master! In the Fengdu Space, the Great Sun Crossing the Sky, Meng Jingzhou had a breakthrough in the midst of the battle, with his fist technique undergoing a transformation, truly reviving the ancient unstoppable might. He looked disdainfully in all directions, shattering his shadowy self with a single punch in the duel. Many spectral entities huddled together, trembling at this sight. Meng Jingzhou''s Yang Qi was too vigorous, a natural enemy for them. At last, that''s settled. Meng Jingzhou wiped the sweat from his forehead, lamenting the trouble of not having the Dao Fruit Outline. It took him half a day just to defeat an opponent. Senior Brother Meng, are you alright? Man Gu came over concerned for Meng Jingzhou, handing him a towel. Meng Jingzhou flashed a dashing smile, What could possibly be wrong with me? I have no idea what''s happening outside with Old Lu; he hasn''t returned for so long. I''ll go out and take a look. Meng Jingzhou opened the door to the Fengdu Space and stuck out half his body. Zhongshan County was a sight of devastation, with remnants scattered everywhere. Sharp killing intents swept across the sky, enveloping the land in their approach. He saw two immortals fiercely fighting in the sky. One of them looked identical to the legendary Kirin, while the other was shrouded in black mist, with an indiscernible identity. Marks of the fierce battle between the two were everywhere, on land and in the sky, with space fragmented, chaotic protective winds, and traces of claws and bites. Meng Jingzhou: What had happened? The outside world was supposed to be a fight between Old Lu and Si Heng God Monarch, wasn''t it? Just as Meng Jingzhou was about to withdraw back into the Fengdu Space to clear his head, he saw three figures rushing over from not far away, running desperately as if their lives depended on it. The aftereffects of the combat burst around them, blowing them away, yet they quickly regrouped and kept running. Wait, let us in too! Thief King, dragging Si Heng God Monarch and Lord Si Shi, saw Meng Jingzhou and rushed over joyfully toward him. Zhongshan County was shattered beyond recognition; they couldn''t tell where the original entrance to the Fengdu Space was. Luckily, Meng Jingzhou had opened the door. For the first time, Thief King felt how useful the Speed Dao Fruit Prototype could be, truly life-saving indeed. Thief King and the two God Monarchs rushed into the Fengdu Space headlong, knocking over Meng Jingzhou in their wake. There''s no way to repay your life-saving grace. I support you to be the Meng Family Patriarch, Thief King collapsed on the ground, gasping for air, having just saved his own life. Meng Jingzhou grabbed Thief King by the collar: Who cares about being a patriarch right now? What''s happening outside? Thief King shook his head, the reactions of the two God Monarchs were no different: We don''t know. Originally, they had followed Qilin Immortal''s orders to hide far away, daring neither to watch nor listen to whatever was happening on Qilin Immortal''s side. Soon after, they heard the sounds of intense fighting coming from the sky. Qilin Immortal seemed to be incredibly angry, looking as though he could devour someone. Lord Si Shi had never seen his master with such an expression since he started his apprenticeship. The three of them didn''t dare think too much and ran for their lives all over the world. They certainly didn''t dare to run towards Lu Yang; that would be even more dangerous. At this time, Lu Yang was running around Zhongshan County with the Green Peak Sword on his back, having placed the seedlings and the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype inside the Green Blade Sword Small World. Had it not been for his possession of the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, he would have been severely wounded by the shockwaves by now. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Qilin Immortal was surprisingly angry, almost seeing red, the anger obviously did not enhance his combat power. He was being completely suppressed by the hidden hand behind the scenes. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was nowhere to be found; it was unclear whether he took the chance to escape or hide somewhere. The true target of the mastermind behind the scenes was the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, so wherever Lu Yang fled, the battlefield would shift there, making it so that Lu Yang dared not escape into the Fengdu Space nor leave the confines of Zhongshan County. If the battlefield were to move elsewhere, it would bring catastrophe upon that place. Lu Yang wasn''t idle either, persistently using predict the future. Impossible futures unfolded before him, through which he confirmed that the mastermind had not used the Dao Fruit of time manipulation. Thinking this, Lu Yang turned his head to look at the Qilin Immortal who, despite being riddled with wounds, was still roaring and howling furiously. The speed of his injuries far exceeded his self-healing rate, allowing the mastermind to suppress the Qilin Immortal with pure strength alone, without the need for Dao Fruits. Qilin Immortal Senior, he is trying to enrage you, don''t fall for it! Using Spiritual Sense to communicate, Lu Yang noticed that as soon as the mastermind appeared, the Qilin Immortal couldn''t suppress his fury. After being provoked, his rage intensifiedCthe strength of his Qi and Blood boiled over, flooding Zhongshan County, fighting recklessly as if he was courting death. This also fit Lu Yang''s impression of the mastermind: although powerful, he preferred to use strategies. Except for the time when the Fairy Eternity met her demise and the mastermind had no time to escape and was forced into a battle with the Four Ancient Immortals, the other times the mastermind made his move, it was never done in person. Strange, why would he take matters into his own hands this time? Upon hearing this, the Qilin Immortal calmed down and regulated his breathing. That''s right, he was already at a disadvantage against his opponent. If he allowed himself to be led around by the nose, it would only get worse. Shattering Mountains and Rivers! The Qilin forced back the pain and stomped down powerfully, collapsing the mountains and rivers. Though calmer now, every strike he delivered was still filled with lethal intent, showing no mercy. Even if it meant dying and his Dao dissipating today, he would take a chunk of flesh from his opponent! Heh, the mastermind let out an almost imperceptible laugh. With his Cultivation Level, he naturally could hear Lu Yang''s spiritual communication. But what could a mere Qilin do even if it calmed down? It would still be the loser. BoomC The mastermind raised his hand to block the Qilin Immortal''s hoof, yanked it downwards fiercely, and the Qilin Immortal lost control and crashed onto the earth, creating a deep pit of unknown depth. The adversary didn''t even use any magic skills or Divine Abilities, relying only on bare-handed combat to suppress the Qilin Immortal, not giving any chance for the Survival Dao Fruit to come into play. The Qilin Immortal opened his Storage Ring; various rare and precious immortal medicines were stuffed into his mouth like money was no object, and his injuries quickly recovered. His horn glowed, with runes flickering. This was his innate Divine Ability: even at the Golden Core Stage, he could use his horn to shatter mountains. When contending with the Yingtian Immortal, even the Yingtian Immortal had to avoid its sharp edge. He broke through the earth and charged at the mastermind behind the scenes. In a flash of lightning, the mastermind grasped the horn, reversed his grip, and slammed it to the ground, causing the Qilin Immortal to vomit blood heavily, with a muted sound from his body indicating numerous broken bones. Suddenly, the wind and clouds underwent a drastic change, and the Exorcism Divine Thunder came crashing down fiercely, slamming hard into the mastermind. An Immortal controlling the Heavenly Tribulation descended upon the world, eyes like torches, radiating a divine and majestic aura. The Yingtian Immortal incarnation surveyed the area: the Qilin Immortal covered in wounds, Lu Yang desperately running, and that memorable silhouette shrouded in black mist. In an instant, he understood what had happened. Couldn''t you find another way to call me here? Must you curse me! This thought passed fleetingly, and then Yingtian Immortal''s attention immediately turned to the figure within the black mist. As always, it was difficult to deal with; even his Exorcism Divine Thunder couldn''t tear through the opponent''s black fog. Damn, just with an incarnation, he couldn''t handle the mastermind behind the scenes. Ying Tian! Upon seeing his old friend, the Qilin Immortal, lying in the pit, shouted excitedly. Among the Four Immortals, he had the best relationship with Yingtian Immortal. Quit the nonsense, let''s catch up later. Can you get up? Yes! The Qilin Immortal revitalized his spirit and reignited his momentum, flying up to the sky, ready to battle alongside Yingtian Immortal. Chapter 1247 Chapter 1247: Chapter 1246: I Can Spare You Chapter 1247: Chapter 1246: I Can Spare You Lu Yang cursed at the Yingtian Immortal and quickly fled from beneath the Sixth Immortal, while in his Spiritual Space, the anxious urging voice of Fairy Eternity resounded. Is Miss Yun done? Please be patient a little longer, esteemed Fairy. If we act rashly, the enemy might flee upon realizing the adverse situation. I will be ready soon. Divine Thunder was clear and bright, and Zhongshan County had become an ocean of thunderbolts, with scorched earth, rolling thunder resounding through ten thousand miles of sky, and storms wreaking havoc, sending sand and stones flying. If one extended their Immortal Sense, it would be scattered in an instant, disrupting the Sixth Immortal''s perception. Nectar descended, healing the injuries of the Qilin Immortal. Yingtian Immortal stood amidst the ocean of thunderbolts, with three thousand Immortal Thunders above his head, and feet upon earth, fire, wind, and water; he was the undisputed master of the Heavenly Tribulation. Upper Pure Immortal Thunder! If the deployment of the Exorcism Divine Thunder when descending was an opportunistic move, then this Upper Pure Immortal Thunder was a buildup of power, incomparable in might to anything before! The vast Immortal Thunder surged like a torrential flood, rushing toward the Sixth Immortal. The black mist surrounding the Sixth Immortal seemed capable of blocking everything in the world, flowing upstream, targeting not the Yingtian Immortal but the Qilin Immortal. His actions were urgent, fast, and precise; neither the Yingtian Immortal nor the Qilin Immortal could react in time. With a thunderous palm, the Sixth Immortal pierced through the Qilin Immortal''s chest. From his chest, thunder burst forth, exploding with a bang, and the entire Immortal Body transformed into a thunderbolt. The thunder scattered and reconvened into the likeness of the Qilin Immortal in the distance. Having transformed into a body of lightning, the Qilin Immortal could freely traverse the ocean of thunderbolts. Adaptation to the environment, survival of the fittest. A body of lightning? The reason the Sixth Immortal did not confront the Yingtian Immortal first was that the Yingtian Immortal had descended in a body of lightning, which was difficult to deal with. He had not expected the Qilin Immortal to react so quickly and also adapt to the environment by transforming into a body of lightning. But it was only a slight inconvenience. Taiqing Immortal Thunder! Yuqing Immortal Thunder! Yingtian Immortal frantically spurred on the Tribulation Dao Fruit, forcing himself to create the Three Pure Immortal Thunders in the shortest time possible. The Three Pure Immortal Thunders, used for slaying immortals and vanquishing demons, suppressed the world with such mighty power that once released, even the Yingtian Immortal himself could hardly control them. In Ancient Times, only Immortal Fairy had the skill to withstand this attack. The Upper Pure Immortal Thunder transformed into a flood of thunderbolts, the Taiqing Immortal Thunder into an arsenal of ax, halberd, sword, and spear amidst thousands of Immortal Soldiers, and the Yuqing Immortal Thunder into a six-sided shield, forming a cube that sealed the Sixth Immortal, along with the Upper Pure and Taiqing Immortal Thunders, within. The cube was dazzlingly bright, emitting full immortal light. Lu Yang merely looked up and blood streamed from his eyes, blinding him instantly. His eyes were ruined. Knowing that he was now equivalent to a Semi-Immortal, yet unable to even glance at it, one could hardly imagine the power of the Three Pure Immortal Thunders directly facing the Sixth Immortal. Lu Yang healed his eyes using the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and distanced himself from the battlefield as much as possible. He knew relying solely on the Three Pure Immortal Thunders would not be enough to defeat the Sixth Immortal. If this move had been effective, the Four Immortals and the hidden hand behind the scenes would have settled their score in Ancient Times. Sure enough, with a loud bang, the Sixth Immortal performed some technique or perhaps simply relied on sheer power to blast open a gap in the cube formed by the Yuqing Immortal Thunder. The black mist twisted irregularly, a situation not seen before, clearly indicating that the Three Pure Immortal Thunders had affected him. In the instant the Sixth Immortal blasted the gap, the Qilin Immortal accelerated with the power of lightning. Even the Speed Dao Fruit could hardly match such velocity. His entire body transformed into a being of lightning, except for the kirin horn, which remained as it was. The kirin horn struck the black mist of the Sixth Immortal, sinking in like a stone into the sea, and making no progress whatsoever. Yingtian Immortal wielded an ax and hacked at the back of the Sixth Immortal''s head! This was an Immortal Artifact hastily crafted from the materials in the Qilin Immortal''s Storage Ring, its creation rushed by necessity, allowing for only one use. One use was enough! The Sixth Immortal caught the ax with his hand and crushed it with force! It did seem a bit more coordinated than in the Ancient Times. Before the battle with the mastermind behind the scenes in the Ancient Times, the Four Immortals mainly sparred with each other and did not have the experience of fighting together. After establishing the Fire Dynasty, they worked hard to study their own characteristics and think about how to cooperate in battle to unleash the maximum combat power. The Sixth Immortal exhaled several kinds of Immortal Fire, which exploded upon touching the thunder bodies of the other two Immortals, shattering their bodies to pieces. The combination of thunder and fire is the most explosive in the world; naturally, it leads to a blast when they come into contact. As the two attempted to reconstitute their thunder bodies, the Immortal Fire continued to hunt them down, exploding once more. Though this level of explosion could not harm their essence, it did keep them occupied with reconstituting their thunder bodies, preventing them from accomplishing anything. If you''re willing to hand over the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype and swear no longer to be my enemy, I can spare your lives, the Sixth Immortal said slowly, with a tone suggesting negotiation. After all, I am not a bloodthirsty person. As long as you don''t stand in my way, what does your fate matter to me? The two burned with rageCThe Sixth Immortal clearly did not regard them at all. Even though they were obscured by the black fog, it was still apparent that the Sixth Immortal was shaking his head, seemingly unable to understand their actions: Moreover, why should you sacrifice your lives for someone else? If the Four Immortals did not understand his strength and fought him during the Ancient Times, that would be somewhat understandable. However, having acknowledged the gap in strength after the ancient battle, they still dared to challenge him recklessly. The Qilin Immortal roared in anger and abandoned the thunder body, reverting to his original form. These flames of Immortal Fire were of average power and only posed a threat to the thunder bodies; his Immortal Body could easily resist the flames. The Yingtian Immortal used several pieces of Immortal Gold from the Qilin Immortal''s Storage Ring to temporarily craft some armor plating to shield against the Immortal Fire. Neither of them answered the Sixth Immortal''s question. Their philosophies were entirely different from his. Even if they replied, what would it do? Could they possibly make the Sixth Immortal agree with their viewpoint? It is you who are seeking death. The Sixth Immortal said in an indifferent tone, deciding their fate. He moved instantaneously in front of the Qilin Immortal, whose pupils contracted dramaticallyCThe Sixth Immortal was even faster than before! The Sixth Immortal grasped the Qilin Immortal''s neck and struck his face, causing the Qilin Immortal''s head to explode like a watermelon! As the Qilin Immortal''s head slowly regrew, the Yingtian Immortal stimulated the Tribulation Dao Fruit to summon Nectar from heaven, which the Sixth Immortal used to smash the auspicious clouds formed from the Nectar. Seeing the Sixth Immortal rushing towards him, the Yingtian Immortal hastily used the Thirty-three Layers Of Heavenly Tribulation to intercept, while the Sixth Immortal used the Qilin Immortal as a shield to block all Heavenly Tribulation, with his other hand seizing the neck of the Yingtian Immortal. You think I can''t touch you with your lightning body? Though within the lightning body, the Yingtian Immortal was choked with the suffocating sensation of a drowning mortal. What kind of tactic was this?! Suddenly, ice and snow spread for millions of miles, instantly covering the entirety of Zhongshan County in an instant. The extreme cold seemed as though it could freeze time itself, causing ice to form on Lu Yang''s body, requiring all his strength to break free! Upon seeing this, the Yingtian Immortal immediately activated the Tribulation Dao Fruit, summoning Heavenly Tribulation once more. Rolling thunder, intermingled with endless Immortal Fire, combined harmoniously this time instead of exploding. The Heavenly Thunder induced flames from the earth like a primal cataclysm, with unparalleled might, even more terrifying than the Three Pure Ones Heavenly Tribulation. The black fog began to dissipate strand by strand, forcing the Sixth Immortal to temporarily release the Qilin Immortal and the Yingtian Immortal. Accompanied by Immortal Fire and Profound Ice, the Immortal Jiuchong arrived, glaring at the Sixth Immortal with gritted teeth. He had been discussing Dao with Mister Tiankui at the Five Elements Sect when he sensed a disturbance from the west, indicative of an Immortal Battle, so intense that it could be felt from such a distance. Following the disturbance, he hurried towards the Wild State. Halfway through, the vibrations disappeared, suggesting the Immortal Battle had concluded. Out of curiosity, he continued towards the Wild State. Approaching the Wild State, he encountered a much more intense wave of fluctuations, the intensity of the ongoing battle far surpassing that of the initial Immortal Battle! Arriving at Zhongshan County, he saw the Sixth Immortal simultaneously restraining the Qilin Immortal and the Yingtian Immortal. Without time for further thought, he intervened, unleashing the Extreme Cold Domain to slow the flow of time and summoning Immortal Fire to attack the Sixth Immortal. But Immortal Fire alone was not a threat to the Sixth Immortal. The Yingtian Immortal immediately understood the Immortal Jiuchong''s intention and combined forces with Heavenly Thunder, leading to the current situation. Sixth Immortal S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Immortal Jiuchong''s roar filled with rage had not yet been fully voiced when he saw the Sixth Immortal perform a hand gesture, and ninety-nine mountains rose from the earth, flying towards the Jiuchong, hammering him into the side of a mountain. Mountain after mountain collapsed until the last one halted the impact. Chapter 1248 Chapter 1248: Chapter 1247: Since You''re Here, Don''t Even Think About Leaving Chapter 1248: Chapter 1247: Since You''re Here, Don''t Even Think About Leaving Immortal Jiuchong tried to escape from the grip of the Sixth Immortal, but he had already witnessed the latter''s power in Ancient Times and knew that he could not compete. In just an instant, his body exploded countless times under the attack of the Sixth Immortal. Switch! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immortal Jiuchong switched personalities, allowing his more aggressive personality to take control. This aggressive personality didn''t mess around. Since he couldn''t confront the Sixth Immortal head-on, he changed tactics, immediately using the Earth Escape technique to burrow into the ground, escaping to the surface to regroup with Yingtian Immortal and Qilin Immortal. How is it outside, is the battle over? Meng Jingzhou was restless in the Fengdu Space. He had glimpsed a moment earlier when Qilin Immortal was being suppressed in combat, overwhelmed by an unexpectedly powerful opponent. And he had no idea what was happening to Old Lu outside. Let''s check again. Last time Meng Jingzhou had half his body out; this time, he only stuck out his head. Then he saw four Immortals furiously striking at each other, blood scattering across the sky, land splitting and crashing as if it were the end of the world. How had the fight become even more fierce? He shivered, hurrying to pull his head back in. Before retreating, he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye of Old Lu hopping around lively, not seeming to be in trouble. Qilin Immortal raised his hooves and suddenly dealt a hoof blow to both Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong. The two Immortals staggered back several steps and concurrently cried out, I surrender! Qilin Immortal defeated Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong, using the principle of survival of the fittest to further enhance his cultivation level. His physical body became incomparably strong; he was indeed the foremost of the Four Ancient Immortals now! Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong together cast the Infinite Heavenly Tribulation. The chaos, Yin and Yang, and Five Elements all intertwined, each alone was powerful enough to make any cultivator pale with fear. Now appearing like cost-free, these thunder tribulations, after being intensified by Immortal Jiuchong, exhibited unbelievable power. If a Semi-Immortal considered this heavenly calamity as an Immortal Ascension Tribulation, not one would survive! Heavenly Tribulations always followed the rule of forty-nine with a slim chance of survival, but this time there was no chance at all, an unprecedented terrifying calamity since ancient times! The Infinite Heavenly Tribulation spread far and wide, fiercely enough to scare any cultivator into losing the ability to think. The Sixth Immortal shattered the ground with a stomp, the earth fissured, and the intensified Immortal Mountain turned into a solid Protective Shield, but it could not withstand the Infinite Heavenly Tribulation for even three breaths and crumbled. Combining two types of Dao Fruit into one was not an easy feat without long-term integration. You''ve indeed worked hard to defeat me. The Sixth Immortal maintained a calm tone, not sounding like the focus of an assault, but rather like a judge sitting high above. At that moment, Yingtian Immortal took control of the battlefield. He used the world as a furnace, spiritual essence as kindling, and Infinite Heavenly Tribulation as fierce flames, aiming to refine the Sixth Immortal! So you are treating me as an Immortal Artifact to be refined. Not a bad technique. Around the Sixth Immortal, the fog grew darker and murkier, and the Infinite Heavenly Tribulation did indeed affect his carefully refined black fog. The Heavenly Tribulation seemed endless, and so did the black fog, leaving the fierce battlefield in a weird balance. Suddenly, the roar from the King of Demons broke the balance, Qilin Immortal using the Infinite Heavenly Tribulation to conceal himself, waiting for the moment the Sixth Immortal became distracted to launch a surprise attack! However, the Sixth Immortal still managed to divide his focus to deal with Qilin Immortal. He threw a punch toward Qilin Immortal, who seemed to pass through him like a phantom, his attack missing. A phantom? No, it''s Right-Erect Shadowless. The Great Divine Skill Right-Erect Shadowless could temporarily turn one intangible. During intangibility, the enemy couldn''t hit you, and you couldn''t hit the enemy either. Qilin Immortal moved behind the Sixth Immortal, exposing an open gate! Now! With his enhanced strength, Qilin Immortal gathered all his might, smashing his hooves fiercely onto the back of the Sixth Immortal! The black fog on the back immediately thinned out! Not enough! Qilin Immortal opened his mouth, spitting out several Immortal Artifacts that Immortal Jiuchong had brought. No matter what the original purpose of these Immortal Artifacts was, at this moment they had only one useCself-detonation! Several Immortal Artifacts detonated at once, still glaring amid the dazzling Infinite Heavenly Tribulation, like the sun among fireflies! BoomC The explosion of the Immortal Artifacts was massive, with the Qilin Immortal nearest to the blast. His physical body was nearly obliterated, many of his bones melted, yet he laughed without feeling any pain. Ha ha, Sixth Immortal, you had it coming! The dark fog surrounding the Sixth Immortal finally burst open, and his back was injured as well! This was the first time the Qilin Immortal had spoken since the appearance of Immortal Jiuchong. The three Immortals fought side by side, silent throughout, not even nodding or exchanging glances, yet their coordination was impeccably tacit, a routine they had rehearsed millions of times in their minds. The dark fog on the Sixth Immortal''s back gathered again; he slowly turned around, preparing to strike at the Qilin Immortal. The Qilin Immortal immediately transformed into a body of lightning and exploded, turning into countless streams of electricity that reconvened far away, hiding again within the Infinite Heavenly Tribulation. So annoying. Just when the three Immortals thought their plan was successful and were ready to press their advantage, the Sixth Immortal suddenly disappeared! The Infinite Heavenly Tribulation raged on, affecting not only the Sixth Immortal''s Immortal Sense but also that of the three Yingtian Immortals. They had to either withdraw the Infinite Heavenly Tribulation or use their eyes to search! He''s behind you! From the Qilin Immortal''s perspective, he could just see the position of the Sixth Immortal, who had used some technique to vanish and then suddenly reappeared behind Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong! Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong both attempted to use Right-Erect Shadowless to evade the Sixth Immortal, but the Sixth Immortal used Right-Erect Shadowless as well. Using Right-Erect Shadowless simultaneously meant that it was as if no one had used it, so the Sixth Immortal could touch them! The Sixth Immortal stretched out his large hand and grabbed their skulls, the bones creaking alarmingly and visibly deforming! He exerted force with both arms, smashing their skulls together, the dull sound terribly macabre. Despite the excruciating pain, neither Yingtian Immortal nor Immortal Jiuchong cried out in pain! Dissatisfied with their reactions, the Sixth Immortal dropped seeds that sprouted into thorns. The Sixth Immortal rapidly ascended, clutching the two, intending to smash them viciously onto the thorns! However, just as he reached two-thirds of the way up, suddenly there was a loud bang, and he could rise no further! He punched the barrier, but it merely rippled. Through the spreading ripples, the barrier finally became visible! Judging by the curvature of the barrier, the entire Zhongshan County was enclosed! Someone had placed a seal while he was fighting! He had been completely unaware of it beforehand! Who is it! He dropped Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong, as these two were no longer important at this moment. Since you''re here, don''t think about leaving. The spatial fluctuations rippled, and Yun Zhi emerged, her face expressionless. Without exuding any aura, just standing there, she became the focus of the battlefield, providing unparalleled hope. In fact, as early as during the battle between the Qilin Immortal and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, Lu Yang, seeing that the situation was dire and uncertain of the outcome, and with Dou Dou Fairy unable to act, had immediately called for Eldest Senior Sister. But after the Qilin Immortal defeated the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, there had been no need for Yun Zhi to show herself; she stood by, quietly listening to the Qilin Immortal recount the course of events. Then, when a villain from behind the scenes appeared, attempting to rob the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, Yun Zhi took action. In the battle at the East Sea, Yun Zhi fought Ashy Bean, who, unable to defeat her, used various escape techniques to flee. Yun Zhi knew that the Sixth Immortal was an even more formidable presence than Ashy Bean. If he was determined to flee, even having both her and the Fairy here might not be enough to stop him. For this reason, she had utilized the Power of National Fate of Great Xia Country to construct a barrier system within Zhongshan County to ensure that the Sixth Immortal could not escape. Yingtian Immortal nearly laughed out loud, knowing that since Lu Yang was here, Yun Zhi would definitely appear. They had finally made it to this moment! Chapter 1249 Chapter 1249: Chapter 1248 Let me see who you really are! Chapter 1249: Chapter 1248 Let me see who you really are! Above Zhongshan County, the atmosphere was grim, and time seemed to freeze at that moment. No one made a move. Lu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, he had managed to set up the barrier before the Sixth Immortal noticed. Unnoticed, Mid-heaven Emperor Lord appeared beside Lu Yang. While setting up the barrier, Yun Zhi had also captured the fleeing Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and entrusted Lu Yang with the important task of watching over him. Although Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister was overestimating him, Emperor Lord, I advise you not to think about running away, Lu Yang slowly said, noticing that the Emperor Lord was contemplating escaping amidst the chaos. You once tried to secretly devour the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. The Sixth Immortal was nearby and heard everything. Do you think the Sixth Immortal would let you go? The face of Mid-heaven Emperor Lord changed again and again, forced to admit that what Lu Yang said was true. The power of the Sixth Immortal was beyond his imagination. If he were to break the barrier, not only would he be escaping, but so would the Sixth Immortal. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By the time the Sixth Immortal came looking for him, it would be a dead end for him! The Sixth Immortal looked at the opponent, and for the first time, a hint of seriousness appeared in his calm tone. The black mist contracted to its limit, forming something resembling armor, to prevent a sudden attack from the opponent. Then, the Sixth Immortal chuckled, Yun Zhi, with your current state, how many more times can you act? If I am not mistaken, over time, you would gradually merge with the Dao. The more you act, the faster this process will occur. What then? Do you actually wish to speed up the merging process? The Yingtian Three Immortals were shocked upon hearing this. What did the Sixth Immortal mean by ''merging with the Dao''? Lu Yang, who had been ready to relax, grew serious again. The Yingtian Three Immortals might not know the details, but he understood. Could it be that Eldest Senior Sister was becoming increasingly close to the state of merging with the Dao, and unlike the first time, she might not be able to exit from this state again?! However, the Sixth Immortal''s words did not elicit any emotion from Yun Zhi. She calmly spoke in an undeniable tone, stating two facts. You are wrong about two things. Firstly, I still have many opportunities to act. Secondly, you are not my opponent. The tone of Yun Zhi changed dramatically, filled with intense anger, which was vastly different from her usual demeanor. Your opponent is me! Everyone present recognized the origin of this voice and realized what had happened. Has Immortal Fairy borrowed Daoist Yun Zhi''s body?! Yingtian Immortal was astonished. Could that even happen? Since the Sixth Immortal and Fairy Eternity were sworn enemies, naturally, Yun Zhi wouldn''t overstep her bounds and participate in this Immortal Battle. Fairy Eternity moved her body slightly; Miss Yun''s body was indeed quite useful, allowing her to utilize her full strength. BoomC Fairy Eternity didn''t give the Sixth Immortal any chance to react. Her eyes cold as knives, she transformed into blazing lightning racing across the sky, fiercely punching toward the Sixth Immortal! The Sixth Immortal, fearing no one, chose to confront the attack head-on! As the fists collided, the black mist clinging to the fist could not withstand the force of Fairy Eternity''s punch and immediately dispersed! This was something only the Yingtian Three Immortals could accomplish together! The black mist rapidly recondensed, and the Sixth Immortal''s eyes were equally icy, It seems your new body is indeed very useful. Fairy Eternity had borrowed Yun Zhi''s body, making it difficult for him to bypass her and seize the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype without facing severe consequences. It was better to look for another opportunity. As the Sixth Immortal clashed with Fairy Eternity, her Immortal Fist Technique was overwhelmingly tyrannical. The Sixth Immortal kept retreating, moving back toward the edge of the barrier. He seized the moment to punch the barrier, but contrary to his expectations, it did not shatter. Instead, it rippled, the waves spreading throughout and the force of his punch absorbed. If he had time, such a mere barrier could naturally not stop him, but how could Fairy Eternity give him the chance? Think not of escaping! Fairy Eternity charged forth, her presence immaculate and divine, like a Flying Immortal from Outer Space. The two collided repeatedly, shattering the void, the aftershocks resonating, Dao Sounds echoing through the skies, and primitive runes interwove into a sea, dispersing into particles of light. Even the Yingtian Three Immortals had never seen Fairy Eternity this furious, she was unstoppable, every entity in her path doomed. They wanted to intervene but could not act, as in such an intense battle, the rapid movements meant their attacks might hit Fairy Eternity instead of the Sixth Immortal. The fury that Fairy Eternity felt toward the Sixth Immortal was not solely due to him killing her, but also because her death had plunged the Four Immortals into profound sadness, causing Little Lotus, Little Ling Lianyi, and the three others to remain heartbroken despite their amnesia! And the arrival of the pitiable yet detestable Ashy Bean, the downfall of the Fire Dynasty, the Four Immortals hiding for three hundred thousand years. Everything stemmed from her, she felt she had failed these people! Her Immortal Fist Technique was powerful and majestic, supremely dominant, making any strong being pale in comparison. Although it was the combined efforts of the Five Ancient Immortals that delayed the path to the Dao Fruit, in truth, Fairy Eternity alone was sufficient. In other words, in the Ancient Era, Semi-Immortals were as common as rain, all originating from Fairy Eternity! Fairy Eternity''s fist technique was versatile and unpredictable, seemingly without pattern, yet all within the variations of her Immortal Fist Technique. The Qilin Immortal, upon seeing Fairy Eternity executing her technique, felt a faint pain throughout his body, reminiscing about ancient times. The Immortal Fist Technique was derived from herbs, each punch representing the effect of a different herb. Theoretically, one could adapt to the Immortal Fist Technique if struck enough times, but the issue was the new effects when different herbs were combined. The combinations were infinite and thus impossible to adapt to! Despite the black mist continually condensing, the black mist on the Sixth Immortal''s body trembled irregularly, meaning he was struggling to control it precisely! Fairy Eternity held back her frustration, the Sixth Immortal didn''t use the Dao Fruit, so she wouldn''t either; she wanted to defeat him fair and square! Realizing his face was targeted, the Sixth Immortal shifted from attack to defense. Although he momentarily held her back, he found her punches getting faster and heavier. As the battle began, it was not Fairy Eternity''s true strength, for the cultivation systems differed and it was her first time using Yun Zhi''s body, necessitating a period of adjustment. Right now, she was gradually adapting to Yun Zhi''s body through battle. Fairy Eternity''s eyes blazed, her fists glowing, and with a final thunderous boom, she broke through the Sixth Immortal''s arms and his facade! Even if the Sixth Immortal tried to gather other parts of the black mist to his face, it was futile, the built-up strike unstoppable. Hiding in shadows, afraid to show your face, let me see who you really are! BoomC The black mist enveloping the Sixth Immortal was completely shattered, revealing a face all too familiar to both Fairy Eternity and the Yingtian Three Immortals! Yao Saint! The only one from ancient times who mastered the Great Divine Skill of Verbal Spell, Yao Saint. Chapter 1250 Chapter 1250: Chapter 1249: Yao Saint Chapter 1250: Chapter 1249: Yao Saint Yao Saint, it''s you! Everyone was astonished; the Sixth Immortal turned out to be someone they believed had long since died, yet everyone had heard his name. Speak and Follow Yao Saint. Who is Yao Saint? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord frowned, for he had not heard the name before. Lu Yang glanced at Mid-heaven Emperor Lord beside him, wondering how he could be unfamiliar with everyone. However, since Seek Dao Sect had a tradition of treating captives favorably, he kindly introduced, He''s the cultivator from Ancient Times who mastered the divine ability ''Speak and Follow.'' Is that him? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord suddenly realized, aware that in Ancient Times there existed a genius who mastered the almost lost ''Speak and Follow,'' undefeated in his class and never once defeated in battle. However, he fell shortly after advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, causing the divine ability ''Speak and Follow'' to become lost to the ages. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord had sought out traces of the ''Speak and Follow'' numerous times without success. In the era where geniuses were innumerable and Tribulation Crossing Half Immortals could be found everywhere, Yao Saint didn''t stand out much, and even his name did not survive through time. The reason lay in the fact he had perished too soon; before the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he indeed enjoyed unmatched glory, with his legend spreading throughout an entire star system. But which genius from Ancient Times did not have similar legends? Which was not one to have defeated countless rivals, claimed to be unbeatable in their own class, ascending to the pinnacle of a star system atop their heads? What truly determined their strength, however, was the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Regrettably, Yao Saint fell too soon and did not have the chance to confront the other geniuses in battle. He died at the hands of Fairy Eternity, without even a single notable victory to his name. Even immortals such as Yingtian Immortal had only heard the name of Yao Saint and had not crossed paths with him in combat. They had not expected Yao Saint to be such a formidable adversary. Lu Yang remembered that, according to Fairy Eternity, she had injured Yao Saint, who had always protected himself too well and rarely took a hit. He cried out It hurts to death, and consequently, he died. His death was somewhat abrupt; talking about it, it sounded like suicide. In Ancient Times, you broke my Absolute Defense, and now you''ve pierced through my black mist. Immortal, you really are tough to deal with. Yao Saint''s tone carried a hint of resentment, as if by some twist of fate, such events were constantly being replayed. As a user of ''Speak and Follow,'' he had countless attempts on his life along the way. How could he not use ''Speak and Follow'' to increase his defensesCbut to his surprise, the Immortal Fairy proved so powerful that she shattered the Absolute Defense he had cast with ''Speak and Follow.'' In preparation to battle the Time Immortal who had yet to ascend to immortality, his Absolute Defense was strong enough to withstand attacks of time itself. Besides that, it could also withstand all sorts of attacks, including spatial curses. However, despite his thorough preparations, Immortal Fairy broke through with pure strength. It was absolutely unbelievable. Were all geniuses from other star systems this powerful? He had long utilized ''Speak and Follow'' to set a life-saving measure for himself that could help him feign death and escape, anticipating such a situation. From this encounter, he realized that there were always stronger beings, and he chose to bide his time, feigning death as if he never existed. Immortal, you took advantage of my unpreparedness to launch a surprise attack against me, an uncharitable victory, and yet you dare question why I would want to kill you? It was you who first obliterated an innocent tribe! Immortal Fairy exclaimed angrily, recalling the time when Yao Saint sought to destroy a small tribe, and she had no choice but to intervene urgently. Moreover, she could only resort to a surprise attack, she and Yao Saint both being at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage; if they were to do battle, that tribe would surely suffer the consequences. The tribe she belonged to had perished because of the clash of two mighty beings, leaving only her alive. The battle had even inadvertently affected them, and she was determined to prevent such a tragedy from occurring again. Mortals fail to recognize celestial authority, offend me, how could they expect anything other than death? Yao Saint said coldly. Born high above others, mortals were nothing but playthings to amuse him, even cultivators in his eyes were merely larger playthings. If these playthings did not obey him, killing them was of no concern. How did Yao Saint secretly become an immortal, using Verbal Spell to block my probing? Yingtian Immortal murmured to himself, still puzzled. His Tribulation Dao Fruit controlled the Heavenly Tribulation, and the Immortal Ascension Tribulation could not possibly be concealed from his Tribulation Dao Fruit. This meant Yao Saint must have ascended to immortality before him. But that''s not right, Verbal Spell is a divine ability, not a Dao Fruit Outline, and a divine ability could not possibly deceive the outline of his Tribulation Dao Fruit. Unless Yingtian Immortal quickly realized, His Dao Fruit is Verbal Spell! Only by elevating Verbal Spell to the level of a Speak and Follow Dao Fruit Outline, could he deceive his own Tribulation Dao Fruit Outline and ascend to immortality in secret! The Speak and Follow Dao Fruit, this is an unfamiliar Dao Fruit to all, its true capabilities unknown to anyone! Quite lively here, a rather familiar voice suddenly rang out beside Lu Yang. Lu Yang turned to see, it was Jiang Pingan, disguised as an old farmer, nondescript at all, so he quickly paid his respects, So it''s the elder Jiang Pingan, what brings you here? Jiang Pingan looked at Lu Yang intently. Nonsense, such a commotion on my turf, almost piercing through the world, could I not come? Do you really think you own the whole world just because you''re protected by Daoist Yun Zhi and Daoist Immortal? And without my permission, how could Yun Zhi possibly use the Power of National Fate so freely? Do you think my Power of National Fate is for everyone to borrow? To prevent Yao Saint from escaping, Jiang Pingan had Yun Zhi mobilize the entire Power of National Fate of Great Xia. Lu Yang thought for a moment; it seemed he had never seen Jiang Pingan make a move. Now that you''re here, why don''t you demonstrate some of your skills? Jiang Pingan gave Lu Yang an unimpressed look. This young man never had good intentions. He had arrived during the battle between Fairy Eternity and Yao Saint, a battle he certainly was not qualified to join. Let''s not. My old bones can''t stand such disturbance, and my Dao Fruit isn''t suited for battle. Daoist Yun Zhi asked me to come to your side, to keep an eye on the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, to prevent him from causing trouble. Yun Zhi knew it would be difficult for Lu Yang alone to watch over the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, so she called for help. Jiang Pingan, smiling, looked at the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, But it seems he''s quite docile. Daoist Mo Qingshui has established the Great Qian Dynasty atop the ruins, I''ve long heard of your name, and you should have heard of me. This is, after all, our first meeting. Scram! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord cursed rudely, although there wasn''t any actual grievance between them. Yet, both being Founding Emperors, one captured and the other exalted, this contrast made him loathe the sight of Jiang Pingan. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Pingan wasn''t a petty man; after being cursed, he still spoke politely, Daoist Mo, why be so hasty? I heard you''ve been seeking the Four Ancient Immortals, even threatening to dispose of them if they don''t cooperate, to replace them with your four Divine Monarchs. Today, three of the Four Ancient Immortals are gathered. Aren''t you going to meet them, or should I call them down for you? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord went silent for a moment, then gave a bowed greeting, Daoist Jiang Pingan, who swept across the land to establish Great Xia, forging extraordinary merits, I''ve long admired your name. Chapter 1251 Chapter 1251: Chapter 1250 Speak and Follow Dao Fruit Chapter 1251: Chapter 1250 Speak and Follow Dao Fruit Has it been long enough for the battle to be over? Based on experience, after such a long time, the matter should have been resolved. Meng Jingzhou stealthily opened the exit of Fengdu Space, peeked out half of his face, and felt the crushing aura of the Desolate Ancient hit him, leaving him gasping for air. When he saw the situation outside, he instinctively took a sharp intake of breath. Eldest Senior Sister''s face, rich with expressions, was engaged in a duel with a formidable enemy, wreaking havoc. The Qilin Immortal, Yingtian Immortal, and Immortal Jiuchong, three immortals, were idly floating and watching, while Old Lu stood beside Jiang Pingan and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. Such a gathering had never been seen before throughout ancient and modern times; immortals are mysterious and unpredictable, yet today they appeared in droves. Even the watching immortals numbered five! The formidable enemy''s background was unknown, but he was managing to go toe-to-toe with Eldest Senior Sister, and the five immortals spectating had no opportunity to intervene. Meng Jingzhou silently withdrew his head. What''s it like out there? Man Gu asked anxiously. Meng Jingzhou patted Man Gu''s shoulder, his face expressing immense relief as he delivered good news to County Magistrate Man, The first Immortal Battle is happening outside, and Zhongshan County ruins are certain to become a famous historic site. To call this battle the first Immortal Battle wasn''t an exaggeration on Meng Jingzhou''s part C Fairy Eternity was using Yun Zhi''s body to duel with Yao Saint, and even the Yingtian Four Immortals from Ancient Times hadn''t caused such a dramatic collision when they jointly battled against Yao Saint. If not for the protective barrier, by this moment the entire Cultivation World would be enveloped in overwhelming might. Previously, Fairy Eternity''s battle with Ashy Bean completely disregarded distance, the battlefield spanning billions of miles, stretching from the Demon Territory to the Land of No Spirit, showing how frightening such a high-level battle could be. It was only Great Xia''s accumulation of State Destiny over a hundred thousand years that was strong enough to build a barrier capable of preventing the leakage of power. If it were up to Yingtian Immortal''s crafted items like the Qiankun Cover, it would definitely be impossible to achieve such an effect. The barrier enveloped Zhongshan County, meaning the astonishing power of the first Immortal Battle was squeezed entirely into this place, filling the whole space. Space trembled, and Lu Yang noticed ripples continuously forming on his skin, resonating with the space, beyond his control, forcing him to shake along with it. Lu Yang''s case was not unique; whether it was the Yingtian Three Immortals in the sky or the two Founding Emperors on the ground, they all faced similar situations. Under spatial resonance, even talking and transmitting Spiritual Sense became extremely difficult. Jiang Pingan and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s friendly conversation was also abruptly halted. Now that he knew his own abilities, Yao Saint no longer concealed them, choosing to fight with all his might. Speak and summon; define the Rule! When battling with the Four Ancient Immortals, he had always recited the [Rule] in his heart, so it was difficult for the Four Immortals to guess his true abilities, only finding him enigmatic. Speak and summon, since there is a speak in it, it indicates that to fully unleash the power of the Dao Fruit, the most important thing is to say it aloud. And the pressure that Immortal gave him forced him to stop holding back! [Thou shalt lose consciousness] Upon these words, Immortal Fairy indeed lost consciousness and suddenly stopped her attacking motions, frozen in place! Seeing this, Yao Saint decisively struck, his Fist technique also incredibly exquisite, Chaotic Light surging, Ancient Phenomenon occurring frequently, ancestral worship, Demon God shrieking, demons emerging! These were the innate phenomena accompanying his birth! The main reason he spoke so spitefully toward Qilin Immortal was that he was the true chosen one by destiny! Born with phenomena, mastering Speak and Follow, his words could decide the life and death of others, the direction of tribes, everywhere his star system held him as divine! His Fist technique was overwhelmingly powerful, with boundless Mana. Yet this punch, when it landed on Immortal Fairy, couldn''t harm her in the slightest! What was happening? Was it because the body she was using was too strong, or was this one of the abilities of the Eternity Dao Fruit? Reality didn''t give Yao Saint the opportunity to think, as Fairy Eternity suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze shimmering brilliantly. To think that I would fall into the Heart Devil Tribulation! Fairy Eternity hadn''t lost consciousness directly but was caught in the Heart Devil Tribulation, unable to extricate herself for a full five breaths'' time! Fairy Eternity grabbed Yao Saint''s wrist with a fist like rolling thunder, swift as lightning, striking decisively! Do you think I would fear you? Yao Saint''s black mist was just one of many defensive measures; his physical body was equally terrifyingly strong. He had often reflected on why he had been defeated by Fairy Eternity in ancient times, deducing it was because he had been overly protected by Speak and Follow, lacking in personal hardship. For this reason, he had become an ascetic monk, studying the ways of physical tempering; his body had become incomparably tough! The two continuously exchanged blows, with the fallout reaching the barrier, causing continuous ripples that pained Jiang Pingan to watch. Fairy Eternity was like a blazing inferno, fiercely burning in combat, consuming her enemies. Yao Saint was calm and collected as the eternal profound ice, analyzing Fairy Eternity''s fist techniques, contemplating his next move. Immortal battles changed in the blink of an eye; within a few breaths, they''d clashed thousands of times, and Yao Saint found that Fairy Eternity''s techniques were completely erratic, impossible to predict. She was actually fighting solely on instinct! Neither Fairy Eternity nor Yao Saint understood each other''s combat style. Fairy Eternity, since becoming an immortal, rarely engaged in combat, and even when she did, it was only to spar with the Yingtian Four Immortals, hardly enough to reveal her true combat style! Yao Saint was the first to falter in his techniques, mistaking a movement and giving Fairy Eternity an opening! Fairy Eternity aimed for Yao Saint''s gap and threw a punch, while Yao Saint coldly issued a command. Immune. Out of nowhere, countless pieces of Immortal Gold appeared, forming armor around Yao Saint''s body, with even more at the targeted spot. Boom! Her punch landed squarely and solidly on the reinforced Immortal Gold Armor; Fairy Eternity had hoped to use a force transference technique to hit Yao Saint through the armor. However, the suit of Immortal Gold Armor was made of multiple layers of Immortal Gold with gaps between each layer, so the force couldn''t reach Yao Saint at all! Fairy Eternity''s eyes were bright as snow, and a thought flashed through her mind. The Speak and Follow Dao Fruit didn''t create rules directly but worked in other ways to fulfill Yao Saint''s commands. If that were the case, then there was still a fight to be had! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord watching the battle was stunned. Although it was Fairy Eternity using Yun Zhi''s body, one couldn''t gauge Yun Zhi''s true strength through this fight. Yet, such combat prowess indicated just how powerful Yun Zhi was, as Fairy Eternity extravagantly expended power without damaging her own body. Any other immortal would undoubtedly not be able to withstand such force. Yun Zhi''s power far exceeded his predictions. And that Fairy Eternity, equally terrifying. With these two presiding over Seek Dao Sect, had he really considered attacking them before?! Was I tired of living? Time Stop. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yao Saint once again gave a command, and all of Zhongshan County fell into a state of temporal stasis. Everything haltedCthe rippling barrier, the trembling and twisting space, the gravel floating in mid-air, the expressions of the various onlookers And Fairy Eternity, who was completely unaffected by it! The Eternity Dao Fruit, unchanging and constant, unaffected by time, uneroded by the years. Chapter 1252 – 1252 1251 You Can Self Chapter 1252: Chapter 1251: You Can Self-Detonate Using Someone Else''s Body?! Chapter 1252: Chapter 1251: You Can Self-Detonate Using Someone Else''s Body?! Hundred Grass Withering Fist! All grass withered, trees wilted, and Yao Saint''s body deflated like a punctured balloon, his vitality rapidly escaping. Even with the seemingly limitless lifespan of an Immortal, he could not withstand such a swift drain of vitality; if it continued, he might fall into the Heavenly Person Five Decays! [Vitality Stabilization]. Yao Saint once again used his Verbal Spell, and the fast-depleting vitality came to an abrupt halt, replenishing what was lost from his body. Time flowed once again, returning to normal. Did time just stop? After Yao Saint ordered time to stop, Lu Yang lost consciousness. And certainly, Immortal Fairy and Eldest Senior Sister should not be capable of making time flow again. The only one who could do that was Yao Saint. If time stopped, why would Yao Saint want time to flow again? It seems that a later Verbal Spell can override an earlier one, or perhaps the burden of sustaining two simultaneous commands is too much for Yao Saint to bear? Lu Yang analyzed the situation and concluded that the Speak and Follow Dao Fruit was not invincible. First off, Yao Saint couldn''t simply order effects like [Conquer Immortal Fairy][Open Box World]; secondly, the Verbal Spell didn''t directly set rules but relied on other means to achieve its purpose; and lastly, there could only be one active [Rule] at any given moment for Yao Saint in the same space-time. That being said, the Speak and Follow Dao Fruit was still astonishingly against the natural order. Considering the few commands Yao Saint had issued, it was as if he had access to all the powers of Dao Fruits, which is why even the four Ancient Immortals together could not defeat him. From this perspective, altering the timeline was also an effect of Yao Saint using the Speak and Follow Dao Fruit. [You are abandoned by the Five Elements]. Yao Saint issued another command, Lu Yang saw the ground beneath him transformed into the Soil of Rest, more precious even than the Soil of Rest found in the Seek Dao Sect''s Medicine Garden, being the legendary Nine Heavens Breath Soil. The Breath Soil loosened, seedlings sprouted, and in the blink of an eye turned into a colossal tree reaching into the sky! The Jianmu Tree?! The Yingtian Immortals exclaimed in shock; the tree that had broken through the soil was actually the Time Immortal''s former self, the Jianmu Tree? The physical form of Time Immortal was the heavenly-reaching Firmament Tree, and among many sentient plants, Time Immortal managed to achieve the status of an Immortal and comprehend the Time Dao Fruit, which was closely related to the Jianmu Tree. That alone illustrated the miraculous nature of Jianmu, so much so that calling it an Immortal Tree was no exaggeration. And in the world, there was only one Jianmu belonging to Time Immortal. And now, Yao Saint, through the power of Verbal Spell, had conjured another Jianmu Tree! Subsequently, a nondescript river appeared on the ground, the Weak Water River, where nothing sinks, a natural sealing material. And when Nine Heavens Breath Soil encounters water, it swells, absorbing the Weak Water River, rapidly expanding, it also has sealing capabilities! The Jianmu Tree grew wildly, entwining around Immortal Fairy. As she tried to break free, the swelling Nine Heavens Breath Soil crept along the Jianmu Tree upwards, sealing Immortal Fairy firmly in place, allowing only her head to show. Immortal Fairy struggled with all her might but found the seal made from Jianmu and Nine Heavens Breath Soil to be incredibly robust, proving impossible to break free! Then, Heavenly Fire descended, incinerating all, and the essence of the Five Elements materialized out of thin air, evolving into various Immortal Artifacts, Treasure Tripods, Gourds, Palm Fans, Jade Flutes Those abandoned by the Five Elements were to be executed by the Five Elements. The expressions of Yingtian Immortals and the others drastically changed at the sight; Immortal Fairy could not avoid the attack, forced to withstand the Heavenly Fire and the Immortal Artifacts formed from the essence of the Five Elements. No matter how powerful an Immortal, it was impossible to block this attack! Yingtian Immortal directed Thunder Tribulation to shatter the Immortal Artifacts, which turned out to be single-use and not as durable as expected. The Immortal Jiuchong played the world like a chessboard, defining Heavenly Fire as Yang, and used Yin chess pieces to counter the Heavenly Fire. The Qilin Immortal transformed back into its original form, roaring within the cosmos, striking at the roots of the Jianmu Tree! While the Immortal Artifacts and Heavenly Fire continued to disappear, they also kept emerging, with no end in sight. The roots of Jianmu protected by the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, as soon as the Qilin Immortal touched the Breath Soil, the soil and the tree began to grow onto him, intending to seal him along with the rest. Eventually, the Heavenly Fire descended, the Immortal Artifacts exploded, and the booming noise never ceased, with smoke billowing everywhere! Suddenly, out of the smoke, an irresistible force burst forth, scattering the smoke, and the Jianmu and Breath Soil exploded, scattering fragments all around! Fairy Eternity moved her limbs, emitting creaking noises all over, and revealed an extremely content expression. At last, I have fully adapted to Miss Yun''s body. Your body was truly difficult to get used to! Fairy Eternity, you flatter me. Since her revival, Fairy Eternity had never felt as comfortable as at that moment, not even when she battled with Ashy Bean and conjured her Immortal Body, which wasn''t as comfortable as Miss Yun''s body. Finally, she could exert her full strength! [Bluffing]. As the Verbal Spell was activated, Fairy Eternity underwent no change. Yao Saint''s face turned somewhat ugly. Yao Saint, it seems like your Verbal Spell can''t be used directly on me! Let''s go again! Since you were unsatisfied with your own suicide last time, this time I''ll beat you to death! Fully adapted to her new body, Fairy Eternity''s spirit shone brightly, her Qi and Blood soared to the skies, and her entire being glowed. Her dark, elegant hair fluttered with her Qi and Blood, displaying a dashing and heroic spirit. She exuded a self-assured beauty that seemed to declare her the unmatched hero of heaven and earth. Lu Yang was suddenly moved. The gold Immortal Fist rained down like a storm, unrestrained and domineering, each punch filled with murderous intent. Yao Saint, too, erupted with a horrifying aura, his power permeating the air, a match for Fairy Eternity''s edge! Amid the flow of Qi, Blood, and immortal power, the battle became hard to discern. The heavens shattered and the earth cracked as both Qi, Blood, and immortal power dispersed! Fairy Eternity was all offense and no defense, forcing Yao Saint to repeatedly retreat and leaving him no chance to even utter his Verbal Spell! Yao Saint once again entertained the thought of retreat, but what welcomed him was Fairy Eternity''s even sharper fists! Fairy Eternity, unrivaled and supreme! Fairy Eternity shone with a dazzling brilliance, like a stunningly beautiful fairy from ancient legends unparallel in elegance! She took a deep breath and launched the strongest attack since the battle began! Boom! Crack! Yao Saint''s spine exploded inch by inch, broken bones piercing his body, causing unbearable pain! That feels better. Fairy Eternity took a long breath and wiped the sweat from her forehead, releasing all her resentment for Yao Saint through her punches. She grinned and said, Now it''s time to get serious! Fairy Eternity became increasingly radiant; or rather, Miss Yun''s body became increasingly radiant, shining like the brilliant sun. Apart from Jiang Pingan and Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, those present were all too familiar with Fairy Eternity''s state. She was going to self-detonate! Why are you reacting like this? Jiang Pingan didn''t understand why Lu Yang''s expression had drastically changed. Lu Yang had no time for lengthy explanations and quickly pulled Jiang Pingan and Mid-heaven Emperor Lord into the Green Blade Sword Small World. The Yingtian Three Immortals also rushed headlong into the Green Blade Sword Small World. Having entered the Green Blade Sword Small World, the Yingtian Immortal even took out several Immortal Artifacts containing small world spaces and threw them outside the Green Blade Sword, wrapping it up. Those in the know were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief within the layers of small worlds. For the first time in his life, Yao Saint showed an expression of disbelief. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You can self-detonate using someone else''s body?! What awaited Yao Saint was the most powerful explosion in history. Boom- Chapter 1253 Chapter 1253: Chapter 1252: Reduced to Ashes Chapter 1253: Chapter 1252: Reduced to Ashes The Immortal Artifacts that were placed around the Green Peak Sword had all been meticulously crafted by the Yingtian Immortal, and he felt his own Immortal Artifacts breaking apart layer by layer. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the innermost Green Blade Sword Small World was shaking violently as if there were an earth-shattering event taking place. Jiang Pingan could feel that the barrier he created using the Power of National Fate was being battered mercilessly, a horrible sight to behold. The spherical barrier twisted under the impact of the self-detonation, stretching upwards and downwards as if it were dough being kneaded ruthlessly on a board. Jiang Pingan and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord watched with pounding hearts, finally understanding why the others had reacted so strongly before. Those who were slow to escape would follow in Yao Saint''s footsteps. Within the barrier, only Yao Saint was left, covered in wounds, vomiting Immortal Blood, his Immortal Gold Armor blasted into pieces during the self-detonation, fragments embedding into his fleshCan injury severity he hadn''t experienced since Ancient Times. But he ultimately held out. Next, he saw Yun Zhi''s body, which after the self-detonation hovered in mid-air before the blood mist recondensed, the Fairy Eternity as radiant as ever, not having felt this exhilarated by self-detonation in ages. Yun Zhi''s expression was somewhat odd; this was the first time she had ever experienced the taste of self-detonation, which was embarrassingly humiliating. Had she known it would be like this, she would have preferred not to borrow a body and dealt with Yao Saint personally. Before Fairy Eternity prepared for a second round of self-detonation, she glanced down at the lonely Green Peak Sword stuck in the ground. As for the scattered remnants of Immortal Artifacts by the sword''s side, she automatically deemed them insignificant. Grant the Green Peak Sword an Immortal status. This was a Rule she had imbued before her self-detonation. The Fengdu Space and the barrier had also been granted Immortal status by her. Let''s go again! Since she had already vented enough with her fists, she might as well finish things off cleanly! The Immortal Fairy burst forth with a dazzling glow for the second self-detonation, the speed of which left Yao Saint no chance to even utter the Verbal Spell; he could only recite it silently in his heart. Absolute Defense. Black fog condensed, Immortal Gold layer upon layer wrapping Yao Saint tightly. But it was futile. The second self-detonation dispersed the black fog, tore through the Immortal Gold, blasting Yao Saint''s Immortal Body full of holes. The people in the Green Blade Sword Small World were astonished, not because Yao Saint couldn''t withstand the self-detonation, but because they couldn''t understand why the Green Peak Sword remained unscathed amidst it all?! The first wave of self-detonation had destroyed no less than three spatial-type Immortal Artifacts! Is Wu Yao''s Artifact Refining Technique even better than mine? The Yingtian Immortal, renowned as the Ancestor of Refining, was dealt a blow, his own techniques seemingly inferior to those of a later generation Immortal. You are abandoned by the Five Elements. The Nine Heavens Breath Soil, the Firmament Tree, the Ruishui River, the Heavenly Fire, the Five Elements EssenceCall reappeared, this time aiming to completely seal the Immortal Fairy. Unfortunately, in the face of absolute power, even to attack was wishful thinking. These Five Elements Immortal Objects had just emerged, and before they could show their power, they were obliterated by the self-detonation into nothingness, their Immortal essence lost completely. Rejuvenation. The words in Yao Saint''s heart were equivalent to possessing the Revitalizing Tao Fruit, his injuries quickly healing. But no matter how fast he healed, he couldn''t outpace the speed of Immortal Fairy''s self-detonation! Has the self-detonation stopped? During the self-detonation, none dared to probe out with their Immortal Sense from within the Green Blade Sword Small World, for in such a state, any Immortal Sense venturing out would be shattered, seeing nothing. Now that the Green Peak Sword had stopped trembling, everyone probed out with their Spiritual Sense. They saw Yao Saint not only blasted to the point his Immortal Body was gone, but even his Three Souls and Seven Spirits and his foundational core severely damaged, like a deflated sack, shriveled and feeble. Immortal, good, you''re quite good! Yao Saint clenched his teeth, his expression brimming with resentment. He had utterly lost this battle. Was it because Immortal had been in some strange state before that allowed him to successfully ambush her? But things were not over yet. Immortal, don''t think you''re the only one who can self-detonate! Yao Saint''s body also lit up, exactly like Fairy Eternity''s a moment ago, clearly intending to self-detonate! Bad, he''s trying to escape! Lu Yang realized, and quickly shouted. Since Yao Saint had been able to feign death to escape through Verbal Spell during his Transcendence Tribulation Stage, then as an Immortal, he must be capable of the same feat! Lu Yang even suspected that Yao Saint could maintain two Verbal Spells at the same time in the same space, one of them being the ongoing feigned death for escape! Yao Saint laughed heartily, knowing his tactics, what could they do about it? Did they have any countermeasures? With such a vast world, where can''t I go? To catch me, the only way is for Yun Zhi to actively pursue Harmonization! Yun Zhi, dare you harmonize? Either he would self-detonate and escape, or Yun Zhi would pay the price of Harmonization, become Heaven itself, and track down his whereabouts! Yun Zhi''s disdainful attitude towards him angered him. Did she really think he was so easily manipulated? Faced with a dilemma, he wanted to see how she would choose! Yun Zhi remained indifferent towards Yao Saint, silent and calm; she had discussed how to deal with such situations with Fairy Eternity during battle. Just then, Fairy Eternity suddenly pulled out a hoe from behind and struck at Yao Saint''s head, leaving only a shallow imprint. However, Yao Saint showed a terrified expression: This, this is The hoe was utterly ordinary, without any unique features, resembling one used by farmers. Coincidentally, Lu Yang had seen this hoe before, and its owner was standing right beside him. Lu Yang turned his head towards Jiang Pingan: Is that the hoe you often use? The farmer-like Jiang Pingan chuckled: This is not a hoe; this is the Taishang Sword. The Taishang Sword!? Lu Yang suddenly remembered, at the Qingzhou celebration, when Great Yu''s Pass Tribulation Cultivator attacked, the Qingzhou Governor used the Illusory Shadow of the Taishang Sword, which directly rendered the rules of Great Yu''s Pass Tribulation Cultivator ineffective. If the Illusory Shadow of the Taishang Sword held such power, could it be that The true ability of the Taishang Sword is to render the Dao Fruit ineffective!? Jiang Pingan humbly smiled: It''s not quite that exaggerated. It depends on the strength of the opponentCthe stronger the opponent, the shorter the duration of ineffectiveness. This Yao Saint is so powerful, I estimate it can only render him ineffective for five seconds. Lu Yang glanced sideways, knowing that in Immortal combat, a moment''s difference in timing could determine victory or defeat. To render the Dao Fruit ineffective for five seconds was indeed terrifying. Jiang Pingan indeed was not skilled in combat, even with the Taishang Sword in hand, which was why he preferred to lend the Taishang Sword to those skilled in Immortal combat. But why does the Taishang Sword take the form of a hoe? Lu Yang asked. If not for the hoe being effective, he would never have associated it with the Taishang Sword. The other Immortals also wanted to know the reason. Jiang Pingan rolled his eyes; it was a simple question: Everyone knows my Taishang Sword is dangerous, so if I were to reveal it, wouldn''t the enemy be warned? In that case, why not give the Taishang Sword a different form. You see the effect is quite good; Yao Saint didn''t even realize it. The self-detonation process was irreversible, Yao Saint felt unable to use his Verbal Spell Dao Fruit and felt his means of escape fail, leaving him to watch helplessly as his body glowed, and he fell into despair. BoomC He turned to dust and smoke. Chapter 1254 Chapter 1254: Chapter 1253: County Magistrate Man Assumes Office for 7 Days, Zhongshan County Disappears Chapter 1254: Chapter 1253: County Magistrate Man Assumes Office for 7 Days, Zhongshan County Disappears It''s finally over. The crowd witnessed Yao Saint''s self-detonation, disappearing in a puff of smoke and haze, all of them exhaling a sigh of relief as if unburdening themselves. Yao Saint had brought immense pressure to everyone, his physical body incredibly strong, the Speak and Follow Dao Fruit mysterious and unpredictableConly when the Yingtian Three Immortals joined hands did they manage to injure him once. If it weren''t for Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi working together, the five of them alone would have definitively been unable to defeat Yao Saint. Thank goodness for Senior Jiang''s Taishang Sword, Lu Yang couldn''t help but remark. Without the Taishang Sword to restrain the Dao Fruit, Yao Saint would have definitely fled, either by faking his death or by altering the timeline. However, Lu Yang also had regrets, for there were still many unanswered mysteries involving Yao Saint. But now that Yao Saint was dead, it was feared that those answers would never be found. But was Yao Saint really the mastermind behind everything? All settled. Yun Zhi spoke in the voice of Fairy Eternity, causing Lu Yang''s eyes to twitch at the stark contrast; Eldest Senior Sister''s switch was indeed a bit frightening. Fairy Eternity left Yun Zhi''s body and took the opportunity to reward those who had served in protection: For your meritorious service in safeguarding, I appoint you as the Minister of War for the Great Bean Dynasty! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Zhi hadn''t expected that her good intentions in lending her body to Fairy Eternity would result in injury rather than gratitude. She had not escaped the Great Bean Dynasty after all. Thank you, Your Majesty. How about that, Little Yang? Am I impressive? Fairy Eternity couldn''t wait, spinning circles around Lu Yang; it was her time to shine and impress on all fronts. Fairy is impressive! Lu Yang gave a thumbs-up and praised, different from his usual flatteryCthis time, he meant it sincerely. As long as you know I''m impressive, that''s the extent of my true power, Fairy Eternity said proudly, albeit having borrowed Miss Yun''s body, but that wasn''t any issue. Yun Zhi returned the Supreme Shovel to Jiang Pingan. Jiang Pingan stowed the shovel away, caressing the barrier distressedly. His barrier wasn''t only sturdy, but it also had the power to limit the Dao Fruit; the reason Yao Saint didn''t employ a command like leave barrier to use abilities comparable to the Spatial Dao Fruit was precisely because of the barrier. The power of national fate accumulated over one hundred thousand years was used up by more than half; fortunately, it succeeded in killing Yao Saint, otherwise, it would have been a blood loss. Are you the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord? The Yingtian Three Immortals surrounded him with unfriendly expressions. We heard you''ve been looking for us, and you said if we didn''t cooperate, you''d kill us and have your four Divine Monarchs succeed us in becoming immortals? Sweat broke out on the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. He had been indeed searching for the Four Ancient Immortals, but he hadn''t expected to meet them under such circumstances. Still, as the Founding Emperor, even facing three of his peers, he did not lose any of his imposing manner: I warn you to be nice to me, I have backers, and you''ll see if you dare touch me! Backers? Yingtian Immortal smirked in disbelief. Seeing this, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord hurriedly shouted out, seeking protection from Seek Dao Sect. You all from Seek Dao Sect have a duty to protect prisoners, right? I surrender. Prisoners of the Seek Dao Sect were considered part of the Seek Dao Sect. Yun Zhi hadn''t expected the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord to take such an initiative; she paused for two seconds before uttering a simple affirmation. Immortal Jiuchong took the lead from his belligerent personality and elbowed Qilin Immortal: Qilin, where have you been all these years, showing up only now? Initially cheerful upon defeating Yao Saint, Qilin Immortal''s smile gradually faded along with the atmosphere around him growing oppressive. How, how could you react like that? Qilin Immortal stayed silent for a long while before he stuttered out, Originally, I was the one who killed Time Immortal. Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong''s expressions changed drastically: Qilin, that''s no joke! Qilin Immortal just shook his head and sighed, struggling to find words for his two friends. Seeing Qilin Immortal''s reaction, how could they not know he was telling the truth? Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong''s anger surged from within, grabbing Qilin Immortal''s collar and punching him in the face. Son of a bitch, what have you done! Qilin Immortal, acknowledging his guilt without resistance, was knocked to the ground by the punch. Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong, still unable to quell their fury, picked him up from the ground and delivered another punch. Has Time Immortal ever wronged you! Qilin Immortal didn''t know how to explain this to his friends, turning his head to ask Immortal Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity, where is Time Immortal now? I want to see him. It was his mistake, and he was bound to give an explanation. He had already made up his mind, whether Time Immortal hit him, cursed him, or even killed him, he wouldn''t hold any grudges. In the Western Paradise Temple in Buddha Country. Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong''s voices suddenly rose several octaves, Time Immortal is still alive?! They had always thought that Time Immortal was dead. Uh, actually, Time Immortal is not dead, his soul has escaped. The news that Time Immortal was still alive had been kept from Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong, and Immortal Fairy Eternity showed a rare expression of embarrassment. But she couldn''t be blamed for that, as it was Time Immortal himself who didn''t want to see anyone. Hearing the good news, Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong clenched their fists in excitement, trembling. It''s good that he''s alive, so good that he''s still alive! They each supported one side of Qilin Immortal, Come, let''s go to Buddha Country to see Time Immortal together! Hold on, Little Yang and I will come too, shouted Immortal Fairy Eternity. Fairy, the affairs of Zhongshan County haven''t been settled yet. Lu Yang scratched his head, believing in finishing what one starts. Then hurry up. Alright. Lu Yang, seeing that the Fairy was determined to go to Buddha Country, hurried to wrap things up. However, there seemed to be nothing in need of his attention; after all, he was just a constable in Zhongshan County, not the decision-maker in major affairs. The entrance to Fengdu Space should be here. During the outbreak of the Immortal Battle, Lu Yang remembered that Old Meng had poked his head around this position two or three times. He opened the entrance and entered Fengdu Space. Old Lu, you finally made it. Meng Jingzhou sighed with relief when he saw Lu Yang enter, as the outside world was in tumult, and even with all the nerve in the world, he didn''t dare to peek out again, he could only wait for Old Lu to come and find him after everything ended. Has it ended? Thief King, who was sitting on the ground chatting with two Divine Monarchs, scrambled to his feet. Si Heng, Si Shi, the two Divine Monarchs, and County Magistrate Man were all very concerned about this issue. Lu Yang nodded, It has ended. How is Zhongshan County then, I heard from Senior Brother Meng that the houses collapsed, and it was a charred land. Lu Yang found the question difficult to answer, The actual situation is somewhat different, seeing is believing, it''s best that you go out and see for yourself, Junior Brother Man. That makes sense. Man Gu stepped out of the Fengdu Space, missed his footing, and fell down, landing in a mess. Man Gu realized he had fallen into a huge pit, with nothing around. Where is my Zhongshan County? How come there''s not even charred land, just a pit left? Lu Yang flew down to help Man Gu, bidding farewell sincerely, Junior Brother Man, I came here to catch ghosts, and now that the matter is neatly handled, I should be leaving. It was then that Man Gu remembered he had invited Lu Yang and another person to come for ghost-catching. Chapter 1255 Chapter 1255: Chapter 1254 Has Zhongshan County losing connection anything to do with me, Lu Yang? Chapter 1255: Chapter 1254 Has Zhongshan County losing connection anything to do with me, Lu Yang? While Man Gu was lost in thought, an old farmer carrying a hoe walked over, smiling at him. Are you Man Gu? Man Gu knew that all present in the Zhongshan Pit were significant figures and did not dare to neglect his manners. May I ask who you are? Jiang Pingan did not answer but looked Man Gu up and down, Not bad, not bad, it''s been a while since someone from Seek Dao Sect has taken up an official position, especially with such rapid promotion. The Dynasty is like stagnant water; it needs people like you to invigorate the atmosphere. Do well, I have high hopes for you. With that, Jiang Pingan vanished on the spot, displaying his mysteriousness. Ah? Oh. Man Gu was utterly baffled by what the old farmer had said. Senior Brother, who was that man? Man Gu asked Lu Yang. Lu Yang waved his hand. He''s not a significant figure. His position is not even as high as my pillar nation minister. After Man Gu returned to the Fengdu Space, he gathered everyone to inform them of the situation outside. Although Zhongshan County has been destroyed, rest assured, as soon as I took office, I arranged for Zhongshan County to be insured by the Land Money Trade Association, and the association will fully help us rebuild Zhongshan County! The high-ranking officials of Zhongshan communicated with their eyes, all admiring County Magistrate Man''s decision. Insuring the entire county was a huge expense. Man Gu had used the county''s funds to buy insurance right after taking office, which had led to much criticism. Now, the irrefutable truth told them that the initial decision was extremely correct! Lord Man is unfathomably deep. As they looked at Man Gu, who often showed a naive smile, the high-ranking officials of Zhongshan admired him even as they felt a chill. Such deep disguise; indeed, the man who successively eliminated three previous county magistrates and took their place could not simply be as he appeared! Also, when they first entered the Fengdu Space, the fact that both Jiuyou Sect and Yaoyang Sect spontaneously surrendered to Man Gu was an incredible feat, and exactly how Man Gu achieved this was beyond their understanding. Upon hearing the news, Thief King clutched his heart and passed out, thankfully supported by the two God Monarchs Si Heng and Si Shi to prevent him from falling. When Man Gu stepped down to thank Thief King, he just saw Thief King fainting, which startled him, thinking it was a lingering injury from an earlier battle. The two God Monarchs together revived Thief King, who slowly came to. Thief King felt he shouldn''t be so sad so soon; being a prisoner, he''d likely stay in jail for several years, and the commerce wouldn''t hold him accountable in the short term. After regaining consciousness, Thief King saw Man Gu''s naive, broad face. Man Gu, holding Thief King''s hand excitedly congratulated him: Senior Thief King, I have good news for you, you''ve been released. During the battle against the shadows, Thief King had fought bravely and made significant contributions. After unanimous agreement by the high-ranking officials of Zhongshan, Thief King was released. Hearing the shocking news, Thief King fainted again. When the people of Zhongshan heard that the commerce would help them rebuild their homes, they felt less agitated and even had the leisure to discuss the battle. Speaking of Young Sect Master Lu and that Divine Monarch from Great Qian, how did they manage to reduce our county to nothing but a pit? Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In their eyes, it was Lu Yang and Si Heng God Monarch who fought from the Fengdu Space to the outside world, followed by the news of the destruction of Zhongshan County. As for the appearance of Lord Si Shi, Qilin Immortal, Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, and the multiple immortal battles, they knew nothing. Lu Yang: Don''t wrong the innocent here; how is this related to me? I didn''t even touch a single brick of Zhongshan County. After finishing conveying his decision to resign to Man Gu, Lu Yang advised, Old Meng, I have to make a trip to Buddha Country. Zhongshan needs much reconstruction, and Junior Brother Man particularly needs assistance now. Please help him out more here. That''s only natural. Meng Jingzhou nodded; Lu Yang didn''t need to ask, as he would have stayed anyway. Come to think of it, I always felt that Eldest Senior Sister''s expressions during battle were odd, incredibly expressive. Old Lu, do you know what was going on? Meng Jingzhou pondered for a long time but couldn''t explain what he had witnessed. Eldest Senior Sister''s expressions were rich, as if she had been struck by the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit. Lu Yangxin thought to himself that Eldest Senior Sister was more than just expressive. If you hadn''t risked your life and shown your head then, you might have seen Eldest Senior Sister self-detonate. She was possessed by a fairy. Ah? After Lu Yang left, the Thief King was released and departed from Zhongshan County. The real sight of Zhongshan County reduced to just a pit made the Thief King''s eyes twitch, and he hurriedly activated the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit to flee this cursed place. Chairman, you''ve returned? The chairman''s secretary was taken aback upon seeing the Thief King; it was his first time seeing such an anxious chairman, with a look in his eyes as if he could devour someone. Did Zhongshan County get insured by us? Yes. Bring me the original risk report. How did you assess such a huge risk? The chairman''s secretary didn''t dare delay and quickly fetched the bulky risk report. The Thief King flipped directly to the last page to read the conclusion. Risk: extremely low. The report also elaborately described the investigation process of seven old veterans, from the history and local customs of Zhongshan County to a personality analysis of the newly appointed County Magistrate Man, very thorough with not a flaw to be found. The Thief King stood up; at this point, it was better to flee. Having become a semi-immortal himself, where in the world couldn''t he go? Little Wang, when you see the old man, tell him someone else can love this chairman position. Where are you planning to run off to? An elderly man with one leg, using a walking stick, pushed the door and entered. His hair and beard were all white, and his thick white eyebrows concealed his eyes. The color drained from the Thief King''s face. Damn, why did the old man have to show up now? Nothing much, just that I''ve been chairman for quite some time now. This position is a shackle to me, limiting my talents. I want to get out and take a stroll. The Thief King tried to smile, talking while retreating, and when the Thief Ancestor was unobservant, he smashed through the window and ran! The Thief Ancestor''s eyebrows lifted, a gleam in his cloudy eyes, Clever boy, not a small gain you''ve got there, forming the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit! Soon, the Thief King was caught and brought back by the Thief Ancestor. This proved that there was still a gap between a newly fledged semi-immortal and an old-hand semi-immortal. Why are you running when all is well? the Thief Ancestor asked, puzzled. Did you form the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit just to run away upon seeing me? The Thief King had no choice but to recount the failed investment case in Zhongshan County. After listening, the Thief Ancestor scolded the Thief King, This is a good thing, why are you running?! Ah? The Thief King was baffled. How could this be a good thing? Think about it, if Zhongshan County hadn''t insured with us, they would have exhausted their finances and still couldn''t fill this pit. Both Wild State and the Dynasty would have to allocate funds, and the County Magistrate''s evaluation would certainly decline. But the fact is they did insure with us, suffered no losses, and saved money for both Wild State and the Dynasty. What would the evaluation of this County Magistrate be in Wild State and the Dynasty? His future prospects are immeasurable! This is an incredibly successful investment case that should be heavily promoted. With the incident in Zhongshan County merely a coincidence, can other county officials guarantee that such an incident won''t happen to them? Of course, they cannot. Therefore, they too will come to us for insuranceCit''s a big deal! Chapter 1256 Chapter 1256: Chapter 1255 Emperor, You''ve Been Captured Too, That''s Great Chapter 1256: Chapter 1255 Emperor, You''ve Been Captured Too, That''s Great The entire Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect arrived at Zhongshan County, staring at the pit that was all that remained of Zhongshan County, they remained silent for a long time. This should be Zhongshan County, right? They were responsible for the aftermath, no doubt, but this aftermath was beyond their experience to handle. Man Gu and his bodyguard, Meng Jingzhou, ran out from Fengdu Space, Sorry for the delay, we were just counting the prisoners. This must be Sect Master Kong. County Magistrate Man. Although Man Gu was a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect, he was now meeting Sect Master Kong in his capacity as County Magistrate, and the two were considered equals in status. Sect Master Kong, Senior Brother Fang Jin, and all the junior brothers and sisters, long time no see, Meng Jingzhou greeted everyone. He had studied at the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect for a while and knew everyone who had come. Junior Brother Meng! Fang Jin was greatly surprised. How come you''re everywhere? Could it be that Junior Brother Lu Yang is here too? He''s not here. Fang Jin looked at Meng Jingzhou with an increasingly strange expression. Eldest Senior Sister brought the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and two God Monarchs back to the Dao Seeking Sect''s Prison Peak. This is Prison Peak? The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord rubbed his eyes, secretly clicking his tongue. The entire peak was made of Immortal Gold, and one could feel the suppression effect just by approaching it, surely an Immortal Artifact. Prison Peak turned out to be an Immortal Artifact crafted from pure Immortal Gold capable of suppressing cultivation; the Dao Seeking Sect''s grand gesture was truly audacious! But why does this Immortal Gold of Prison Peak look so familiar? Isn''t it almost the same as the Immortal Gold used by my Fairy Palace? Now, the Dao Seeking Sect''s Prison Peak was modeled from blueprints drawn by Zhu Tian, with Immortal Jiuchong providing Immortal Fire and Yingtian Immortal pouring his heart into employing the Artifact Refining Technique, and using the material from the Great Qian Immortal Palace. It was among the top tier of Immortal Artifacts. The original intention of constructing the New Prison Peak was to provide ample space for the prisoners to move around. Before, prisoners were confined to cages, but now they could come out regularly to take a look around and move freely, thus the New Prison Peak became extremely lively. Void, although you stand with the Great Yu Dynasty, after all, it was you who personally destroyed the Great Yu Dynasty, there surely won''t be many who would show you a kind face over there. In a corner of Prison Peak, God Lord Si Chen led several in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in an attempt to sway Void Venerate. Especially Master of All Laws, who, relying on his seniority, orders you about, hardly treating you as an equal. Hearing it makes me feel indignant for you, God Lord Si Chen said, shaking his head. Touching a sore spot, Void Venerate''s face darkened, Si Chen, what exactly are you trying to say! Void, why don''t you become a spy for us in Great Qian? You wouldn''t have to do much, just pass on some of your plans to us. Once we Great Qian take control of Prison Peak, we''ll surely reward you. Ptui! Dream on! I will never betray Great Yu! Void Venerate spat in God Lord Si Chen''s face. God Lord Si Chen''s face still wore a smile as he wiped the spit off his face, but suddenly his expression turned vicious, So ungrateful for the kindness shown, get him! He brought several Transcendance Tribulation Stage members who rushed forward and knocked Void Venerate to the ground, punching and kicking him. Just then Master of All Laws passed by, saw Void Venerate being bullied, and couldn''t let it happen. He directly joined the fight, lunging at Si Chen God Lord with a tackle. At the same time, Master of All Laws called out loudly, Those from Great Yu, come over, our people are being beaten by those from Great Qian! What? Everybody, join in, let''s teach this bunch of old geezers a lesson! The prisoners from the Great Qian Dynasty became angry upon hearing this, It''s not certain who will teach whom a lesson, disrespecting your elders, today we''ll educate you on behalf of your seniors! The Black and White Venerable from the Great Yu Dynasty scoffed coldly, Always showing off your seniority, today you''ll learn what it means for the later generation to surpass the previous ones! The two biggest powers on Prison Peak began battle, with other smaller powers hiding in the corners, scared of being caught in the crossfire. The Controller saw that a fight had already started and seized the opportunity to let those on the Great Yu''s side know who the master of Captive Peak really was. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Si Lei, the defense on the eastern side is weak, you go to the east! Guan Shanhai was equally unyielding, ready for a fight, not afraid of anyone. Wu Youdao, you lead three Transcendance Tribulation Stage and several Body Integration Realm cultivators, flank them from behind! Master of All Laws is not skilled with leg attacks, Si Chen attack his lower stance! Master of All Laws, lower your center of gravity, don''t expose your weaknesses, Si Chen doesn''t have your stamina, he will surely lose in a war of attrition! Both Immortals stood atop large rocks, commanding the battle with great vigor, teaching their own sides the combat techniques. Eventually, the two Immortal beings simply erupted into an Immortal Battle. As the saying goes, the greatest art is simplicity, the two Immortals'' manner of fighting returned to basic principles; they grabbed each other and tussled, rolling on the ground! Mid-heaven Emperor Lord was stunned at the scene, unsure of how to react. Si Lei God Lord, alert to his surroundings while in combat, noticed the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord standing at the entrance and excitedly waved his hand, shouting, Emperor Lord! The Controller, seeing the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, was overjoyed, You''ve been captured too, great, come over and help quickly! Okay! Although not sure what was going on, Mid-heaven Emperor Lord couldn''t just stand by and watch his good brothers get beat up; rolling up his sleeves, he decisively joined the fight! Si Heng God Monarch also joined in to help. Great Qian''s forces added an Immortal and a Semi-Immortal, morale soared! Guan Shanhai''s expression turned sour. Damn it, why did all of Great Qian Dynasty''s people show up! Si Lei God Lord saw Lord Si Shi standing at the entrance and called out loudly, Si Shi, come join us! Lord Si Shi was also surprised at how chaotic things at Captive Peak had become. Actually, I came to inspect the prison. Guan Shanhai''s face grew even more unpleasant, there were Great Qian Dynasty people outside too! Lu Yang was taking a little longer than expected to tidy up the loose ends in Zhongshan County, Fairy Eternity felt bad for making Yingtian Immortal and the others wait, so she asked them to go on ahead to Western Paradise Temple, and she and Little Yang would follow soon. After entering the territory of Buddha Country, Lu Yang transformed into Tofu Heavenly Venerable. Though the feeling of being at the Peak of Transcendance Tribulation was nice, he still felt more comfortable in his Immortal Body. Lu Yang reflected on this briefly, then immediately headed for Western Paradise Temple. Before, he needed the Immortal Sense of Immortal Fairy to assist him in controlling the Immortal Body, but now, as a formidable Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, his Spiritual Sense, although not as powerful as Immortal Sense, could manage the Immortal Body, albeit with some strain. It was sufficient for traveling and other normal activities, but for battles requiring precise control, he still needed Immortal Sense as an aid. Upon arriving at Western Paradise Temple and greeting Abbot Master Mingyu, Lu Yang made straight for the Mahavira Hall. Standing at the entrance of Mahavira Hall, Lu Yang took a couple of deep breaths; Qilin Immortal and Time Immortal had already met inside, and surely the atmosphere was tense. He needed to prepare himself mentally. He pushed open the hall doors to the sounds of a fierce argument. You''re talking nonsense, do you not realize how weak you are, could you even kill me! I am much stronger than you, what''s so difficult about killing you! Ridiculous, you think you are stronger than me? As the leader of the Four Immortals, you stronger than me? I''m the true leader of the Four Immortals! Lu Yang: Why does this atmosphere not match what I had in mind at all? Chapter 1257 Chapter 1257: Chapter 1256: The Five Ancient Immortals Gather Together Chapter 1257: Chapter 1256: The Five Ancient Immortals Gather Together Within the Mahavira Hall, Time Immortal with the Immeasurable Golden Body and Qilin Immortal were having a fierce argument, neither willing to concede to the other. Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong stood aside, watching helplessly, not knowing how to intervene. Lu Yang stood at the entrance, trying his best to minimize his presence. You don''t agree? If not, let''s have a spar! Come on then, let''s spar, who''s afraid of whom? Time Immortal patted his chest with a thunderous sound, as it was a matter of honor, and on this issue, he absolutely would not back down. Qilin Immortal shook his body, reverting to his true Kirin form, doing warm-up exercises on the spot, his body cracking and popping, as he adjusted himself to the optimal condition, where the demon''s aura and sanctity coexisted, the revered supreme being among all demons again ruled the world. Time Immortal glared with anger, his presence in no way diminished, turning his back to Qilin Immortal: I''ll just stand here immovable. Take your best shot! Qilin Immortal''s right hind leg rubbed back and forth on the ground, accompanied by a roar, he swiped a paw at Time Immortal. With a booming sound, Time Immortal was slammed against the wall, with plaster cascading down, the entire Mahavira Hall shaking, birds perched on the eaves were startled, flapping their wings and flying away. As Time Immortal slid down, an imprint of his form remained on the wall. Ming Yu Abbot, who was guarding nearby, jumped at the sight, thinking, even if the whole Western Paradise Temple collapsed, he had never seen the Mahavira Hall shake like this: Little Friend Lu, what''s going on? Nothing much, just recreating ancient history. Having said that, Lu Yang quietly closed the door, best not to let an outsider witness such an embarrassing scene. Cough coughC Time Immortal clutched his chest, coughing vigorously, the force of that paw strike reverberating from his back to his front. Though he was severely injured, he was far from being killed. During the conversation, Time Immortal activated the Time Dao Fruit, reversing his own time, restoring himself to an unharmed state. See what I was saying? With just that, could you kill me? This isn''t right, Qilin Immortal said, puzzled as he looked at his paw; he vividly remembered stealthily attacking and successfully targeting Time Immortal just like this. Why had it failed? That doesn''t count, I was not in my best condition. Yingtian Ninth Layer, you two cooperate with me and I''ll accept defeat. During the battle with Yao Saint, Qilin Immortal had defeated Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong, his fighting power had increased, but unlike the victory over the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, this sort of rigged match could only temporarily boost his strength, it would return to normal after the fight. Time Immortal instantly became incensed: Bullshit, did they cooperate with you when you assassinated me? What''s going on then? Qilin Immortal frowned in confusion; he remembered the event clearly, the scene had haunted him for thirty thousand years, a nightmare. Why was the real-time reenactment of it now differing from his memory? Well, I have a hypothesis, Lu Yang, seeing that the fight was over, raised his hand to manifest his presence. Only then did Qilin Immortal and Time Immortal notice Lu Yang had arrived. The Five Ancient Immortals all looked towards Lu Yang. Yao Saint''s Speak and Follow Dao Fruit must have the ability to alter reality. You esteemed predecessors must remember when Fairy fell, everyone in the world forgot her, even the deeds Fairy did became the achievements of the esteemed predecessors. For instance, Yingtian Immortal is still fixated on the title of Ancestor of Spirit Chef. This suggests that Yao Saint can modify reality and memory. But we four did not lose our memory that time, Immortal Jiuchong frowned. Yingtian Immortal understood what Lu Yang meant, Maybe it''s a matter of scale. When Fairy Eternity fell, Yao Saint altered the reality of the entire world and the memories of all living beings. What if at the end of the Fire Dynasty he assassinated Time Immortal and only altered Kirin''s memory? The scale of the spell casting was different, so the effects would naturally vary. Is, is that so? The Kirin Immortal was somewhat unable to react, mainly because his memory was too vivid, yet it utterly contradicted reality. Even with reality right before his eyes, it was hard to equate the two. After a moment of silence, the Kirin Immortal burst out with an unprecedented roar, Yao Saint, fuck your ancestor! He had been filled with self-loathing for a full three hundred thousand years, the thought of seeking death flickering through his mind several times. He had been too ashamed to face his wife or his brothers, only to find out now that it was that bastard Yao Saint who had altered his memory. Yao Saint died too early! Alright, look on the bright side, it wasn''t your doing. The Yingtian Immortal hooked Kirin Immortal''s shoulder, trying to comfort him kindly, Think positively, even if Yao Saint resurrected, you wouldn''t be able to beat him, right? Kirin Immortal gave Yingtian Immortal a sideways glance. Is this your idea of comforting? Hold on, didn''t you and Immortal Jiuchong beat me up over this earlier, aiming specifically for my face? Yingtian Immortal''s face changed slightly, quietly releasing Kirin Immortal''s shoulder, Hey hey hey, be reasonable, back then you were willing to be hit. I''m not willing now! Kirin Immortal and Yingtian Immortal both moved at once, with Kirin Immortal lunging at Yingtian Immortal, who dodged to the side. Jiuchong, don''t just watch, he''ll come for you after he''s done with me, help out! Without needing Yingtian Immortal to remind him, Immortal Jiuchong realized this and joined the fight. Kirin Immortal was mighty and imposing, holding his own against two in the skirmish! Ming Yu, the Abbot, seeing the Mahavira Hall shaking continuously, knocked on the door with worry, asking what was happening inside. The door creaked open slightly, and Lu Yang stuck his head out, Nothing serious, just an Immortal Battle breaking out. Huh? Through the crack, Ming Yu the Abbot saw two strangers fighting with a kirin, incense burners and offering plates flying everywhere, with Time Immortal just standing by, making no attempt to break up the fight. These incense burners and offering plates, having been purified by incense smoke over time, were no different in quality from Immortal Artifacts. Ming Yu, the Abbot, felt that although he was a few thousand years older than Lu Yang, when it came to knowledge, he was far behind Lu Yang, who showed no surprise at the scene. Lu Yang closed the door again. The three Immortals formed a tripartite standoff, Kirin Immortal holding a writing desk, Yingtian Immortal carrying an incense burner, and Immortal Jiuchong carrying an offering plate, while Lu Yang munched on the offerings. Kirin Immortal, wary of Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong, suddenly burst into laughter, tears streaming down his face. The others were infected by his laughter and joined in heartily. Kirin Immortal, still laughing, waved his hands, doubling over with laughter and eventually laying down, Okay, okay, I''m done fighting, you guys can hit me however you like. Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong lay on the ground, exhausted, Pssh, as if we want to hit you. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Time Immortal, as the eldest brother, initially wanted to maintain some dignity by sitting, but seeing his brothers lying down, he too laid down on the ground directly. With the misunderstanding cleared, the Four Ancient Immortals were reunited, lying on the ground, feeling that the flow of time was peaceful. They had waited for this day for three hundred thousand years, it had been too long, far too long. Fairy Eternity also felt it was not easy for everyone to be together, Since it''s rare for all of us to gather, how about I show you my skills and make something you all love to eat? The words of Fairy Eternity brought them back to reality, scaring the Four Ancient Immortals into sitting up and saying there was no need. Chapter 1258 Chapter 1258: Chapter 1257: How Did Elder Brother Dai Take Sick Leave? Chapter 1258: Chapter 1257: How Did Elder Brother Dai Take Sick Leave? Immortal Fairy, you just went through a battle, you must be very tired, don''t worry about it anymore. Ah? But I''m not tired yet We appreciate the thought, Immortal Fairy, please rest well. After all, Buddha Country is my territory, how could I let a guest cook? Fortunately, I have some offerings here While speaking, Lu Yang picked up the last piece of cake, but when he saw Time Immortal looking at him, he guiltily put it back. Earlier, while watching the battle among the three immortals, Lu Yang had enjoyed it while eating and watching. Time Immortal: Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You really don''t see yourself as an outsider! I will have food prepared right away. Time Immortal contacted Ming Yu through a mental message, asking him to bring out fine Spirit Food to celebrate. Soon, various mushy dishes were laid in front of everyone, bubbling continuously, clearly freshly made. Yingtian Immortal and the others silently looked at Time Immortal, what kind of stuff are you serving us? Embarrassed, Time Immortal coughed twice and contacted Ming Yu again, I told you to bring Spirit Fruit cakes and the like, not these. Fortunately, the atmosphere among the people gathered was the most important, not the food, so the harmony was quickly restored. The Five Ancient Immortals reminisced about the past, laughing continuously, and influenced by the cheerful atmosphere, Lu Yang also laughed, occasionally chipping in a few words. Immortal Jiuchong grew suspicious, Little Friend Lu seems to be very familiar with our experiences in ancient times? Before Lu Yang could respond, Immortal Fairy proudly stepped forward and said, Of course, I''ve told Little Yang everything about our ancient times! For example, Jiuchong, in order to make people remember you were the first to become an immortal, spent massive amounts of Heaven and Earth Treasures to create a celestial phenomenon during your Crossing the Immortal Tribulation. Like Time, you asked me which among the world''s heroes could become immortals, criticizing everyone, claiming you were the first to achieve immortality and then you got beaten up. Like Qilin, the sword array you knelt on that softened upon touch was crafted by Yingtian Immortal. Immortal Fairy counted on her fingers as she recalled what she had told Lu Yang, and with every incident, one person''s expression dramatically changed. Only Yingtian Immortal remained unperturbed and unfazed. Lu Yang suddenly felt the once merry atmosphere had somewhat shifted. Time Immortal stood up, approached Lu Yang with a chuckle, Little Friend Lu, reviving Immortal Fairy is indeed a great merit, let me toast to you. There''s no wine in Western Paradise Temple, so Time Immortal was holding a bowl of mush. Although it was a gesture of thanks, Lu Yang found Time Immortal''s gaze somewhat menacing. Little Friend Lu, I toast to you as well. I toast too. Immortal Jiuchong and Qilin Immortal got up one after another, taking turns toasting Lu Yang with mush, which made Lu Yang''s hands tremble as he held his bowl. Fortunately, Yingtian Immortal had already reckoned with Lu Yang and was no longer holding a grudge, kindly diverting the topic, By the way, Little Friend Lu, have you encountered anything interesting outside of Box World? Yes, yes, tell us, what is it like outside Box World now? The others were also very curious. Lu Yang''s expression was a bit odd, It''s not exactly fun, initially I was just going to the hospital, seeing the doctor and encountered a zombie crisis Later, I found that the crisis was orchestrated by a place called Candle Sky Civilization Lu Yang honestly shared his experiences before coming to the Box World, and the immortals listened with great interest, finding the outside world very different from what they had imagined. Should we undo the seal and open the box? Immortal Jiuchong suggested. They refined stars into continents to resurrect Fairy Eternity and to prevent the hidden hand from escaping. Now that Fairy Eternity had been resurrected and Yao Saint had been executed, there was no need to continue the seal. Having come from ancient times, they knew how vast the starry sky was, but the people of the Box World did not know; this was an opportunity to show them the real starry sky. And they had thought that when they set the seal, they had gathered all beings in the universe. According to what Lu Yang had said, there were still beings outside, probably in remote areas that were not included in the collection range. Sure, I have no objections. I agree. I agree too. The Four Ancient Immortals each stated their position, It''s great. Once we''re out, let''s help Little Yang find his original planet and by the way, look for my North Star, said Fairy Eternity cheerfully. In fact, the Mid-Heaven Emperor Lord had always misunderstood the seal. Unsealing it required the joint efforts not just of the Four Ancient Immortals but of the Five Ancient Immortals. Lu Yang felt a tingling in his heart; he wanted to see the outside world too. When he first came to the Cultivation World, he thought he would never see his past life again. Since there was no chance, he stopped thinking about his past life and enjoyed this hard-won life. Who would have known that just outside the Box World was his own world, and there were many things there he still cared about, like how Blue Star and the Candle Sky Civilization were doing. However, since it involves completely unsealing, it''s not urgent at this moment; there''s still a lot of preparation to be done. Lu Yang spoke seriously. Although he wanted to visit the outside world, such matters could not be rushed. Unsealing and opening the Box World would be a significant upheaval for the entire Cultivation World, especially for those cultivators who could traverse the cosmos. Great Xia might be manageable since various cultivators there tended to follow rules, but not those from Buddhism, the Demon Territory, or the East Sea; cultivators and demons there would swarm out upon hearing this news. Approaches to publicity, response plans, behavior norms, etc., all needed to be considered. Let''s not talk about remote concerns; one could not simply sit down, have a meal, and decide to unseal, then unseal after finishing the meal. At the very least, they needed to give advanced notice to Eldest Senior Sister, Jiang Pingan, and others. That makes sense, let''s take it one step at a time, the Immortals such as Yingtian Immortal laughed, as they were not short of time. As everyone had almost finished eating, Fairy Eternity asked, What are your plans? Do you want to come visit our Seek Dao Sect? Sure. Yingtian Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong had visited the Seek Dao Sect before, and Time Immortal had also hurried over once to look for Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi after the timeline changed. Qilin Immortal, however, had never visited. Before leaving Western Paradise Temple, Lu Yang visited Xin Ding; Xin Ding was very suited to Buddhism, progressing step by step in cultivation and had already made a great name in Buddha Country. Lu Yang felt that given Xin Ding''s talents, it would not be a problem for him to become the new Abbot in time. He then left with peace of mind. A group of six, including five Immortals and one in the Transcendance Tribulation StageCrounded up, that''s six Immortals. Six Immortals traveling together reached unparalleled speeds and soon arrived at the Seek Dao Sect. Elder Brother Dai, I''ve brought a few guests to visit our Sect Lu Yang confidently went to the Task Hall and pushed open the door to Dai Bufan''s room, only to find it empty. Upon inquiring, he learned that Dai Bufan had taken sick leave, which Lu Yang regretted, as having the Four Ancient Immortals visit the Seek Dao Sect was a magnificent event. How could Elder Brother Dai miss out on such fortune? He had no choice but to take the Five Ancient Immortals to Sky Gate Mountain to find Eldest Senior Sister. Eldest Senior Sister, I heard Elder Brother Dai is on sick leave. What happened to him? I''d like to visit him. Yun Zhi raised her eyelids, also puzzled. He''s sick? He was fine when I spoke to him just now. What did you talk about with him? Nothing much, just that Jiuyou Sect and Yaoyang Sect surrendered to Junior Brother Man. I''ve captured the Mid-Heaven Emperor Lord. The Four Ancient Immortals refined stars into continents to deal with Yao Saint, and I helped the Ancient Immortals handle Yao Saint. The Four Ancient Immortals should be visiting our Sect soon, so I told him to prepare. Yun Zhi thought for a moment, That''s it, just these things. Chapter 1259 Chapter 1259: Chapter 1258: I, the Lonely Qilin Immortal Chapter 1259: Chapter 1258: I, the Lonely Qilin Immortal Junior Brother Dai must be exhausted from long-term work, both mentally and physically. It would be good for him to rest for a while. You should not visit him, Junior Brother. Let him recuperate peacefully. Lu Yang really wanted to say, Could it be, Eldest Senior Sister, that you scared Elder Brother Dai? Even Lu Yang knew how astonishing the series of events was, so he had originally planned to only share the news of the Four Ancient Immortals visiting with Elder Brother Dai, and not discuss anything else. Unexpectedly, Eldest Senior Sister told him everything. Esteemed predecessors are here to visit the Seek Dao Sect, welcome. Yun Zhi greeted each of the Four Ancient Immortals, who were so frightened that they kept returning the greetings. Three-quarters of them had been disciplined by Yun Zhi before. Even the remaining Qilin Immortal had seen Yun Zhi displaying her power in Zhongshan County. However, I need to go to Imperial City to see Mr. Jiang. How about letting Fairy Senior and Junior Brother lead you on the tour? No worries at all, the Four Ancient Immortals quickly replied, as Yun Zhi''s nonchalant demeanor oppressed them from daring to enjoy themselves. What are you going to do in Imperial City? Fairy Eternity wondered, still considering having Miss Yun guide them through the Seek Dao Sect. Besides, hadn''t she just met Jiang Ping''an in Zhongshan County? Yun Zhi sighed faintly, a rare occurrence, After the battle in Imperial City, Guan Shanhai''s Three Souls and Seven Spirits, physical body, and Dao Fruit were all separated. Our Seek Dao Sect kept the Three Souls and Dao Fruit, while the Dynasty kept the Seven Spirits and the physical body. Lu Yang nodded. He, of course, remembered thisCit was his idea. Guan Shanhai just mentioned that he feels powerless and restricted in Captive Peak and wants to retrieve his Seven Spirits and physical body. I''ll go negotiate with Mr. Jiang. Lu Yang: Is the human care in Seek Dao Sect too excessive? By the way, Eldest Senior Sister, we don''t believe that Qilin Immortal Senior was the one who assassinated Time Immortal Senior. His memories might have been altered by Yao Saint, said Lu Yang. Alterations such as reality and memory became established facts once altered, without the need to maintain a Verbal Spell state constantly. Yun Zhi nodded unsurprised, a look of expectation confirmed, Just as I thought. You think so too? Lu Yang was delighted, having spoken to gain support from Eldest Senior Sister. Of course, it''s just that Yun Zhi stopped mid-sentence, realizing that too many people were around. Such things were not to be said openly, so she kept silent. But what? Qilin Immortal eagerly wanted to know the reason. Seeing Qilin Immortal''s urgency, Yun Zhi hesitated for a moment before saying, Because you look rather weak. I Qilin Immortal was choked off, turning to glare at three brothers barely holding back their laughter behind him. There''s another matter; the esteemed predecessors wish to unlock the World Seal to open Box World. What do you think about that? Opening Box World? That''s a good idea, Yun Zhi revealed a faint smile. Having lived in a Secret Realm since childhood, she had never seen the true stars. After Daoist Buyu took her out of the Secret Realm, although the sky was filled with dazzling stars, it was merely a shadow of the stars that once existed. She had then used the Golden Core in place of the stars. Now that Box World was opening, she could fulfill her wish to witness the real starry sky. However, opening Box World involves many aspects and should not be done rashly, said Yun Zhi after smiling. That''s natural, Lu Yang knew his Eldest Senior Sister''s concerns mirrored his own. On the way here, he had already figured out how to proceed with the first step, It would be best to call in the decision-makers from all major powers to sit down and come up with a standard together. Among these major powers were Great Xia''s Jiang Ping''an, Demon Territory''s Jiang Lianyi, East Sea''s Ao Ling, Buddha Country''s Time Immortal. The Extreme Northern Lands lacked a unified power, so they would not be considered. Just right, I''m heading to Imperial City, I''ll talk to Mr. Jiang about this matter. So I''m responsible for notifying the rest? Lu Yang took the initiative to volunteer. That won''t be necessary. Yun Zhi left these words, leaped into the air, transformed into a golden light and disappeared, leaving the crowd baffled. What does ''That won''t be necessary'' mean? Who will notify the remaining Jiang Lianyi and Ao Ling? Lu Yang''s eyes twitched slightly, he was the first to realize what Eldest Senior Sister meant and prepared to slip away before the situation became chaotic. Unfortunately, it was already too late; the echoing sound of dragon and phoenix cries arose from the back mountain of Sky Gate Mountain. You dare come back! A dragon and a phoenix soared in the sky, their pupils burning with raging flames. No wonder the rest didn''t need to be notified; Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were already at the Seek Dao Sect. Qilin Immortal''s complexion changed drastically upon seeing this, pulling over the Yingtian Immortal and Jiuchong Immortal to shield him. Qilin, handle family matters on your own, Yingtian Immortal and Jiuchong Immortal dodged at the crucial moment. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then the generous Time Immortal shouted, Both of you junior siblings, go ahead without worry; if things break, I can restore them using the Time Dao Fruit! The Yingtian Three Immortals tactfully moved away from the area to avoid any accidental injuries. The combined attack of the dragon and phoenix was formidable, unparalleled as they swooped down from the sky, the figures of the dragon and phoenix enlarging in Qilin Immortal''s pupils. Boom!! The smoke billowed, and two graceful figures emerged from the dust, leaving only Qilin Immortal sprawled on the ground. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi snorted coldly, each grabbing one of Lu Yang''s arms. Elder Brother Lu Yang, didn''t we agree to deal with my husband together when he appears? Why didn''t you act? Lu Yang''s forehead was drenched in cold sweat. On the ground, Qilin Immortal was lifting his head, staring at Lu Yang with a terrifying gaze. Even when Qilin Immortal knew that Lu Yang was proficient with the shameful past of Ancient Times, he had never looked at Lu Yang with such a gaze! Both of you senior sisters, I mean, both of you seniors, there must be some misunderstanding between us, Lu Yang murmured, sandwiched between Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, secretly lamenting his fate. God knows, whenever I encounter such situations, I avoid them if I can; last time when Ao Ling proposed that they jointly teach Qilin Immortal a lesson, I teleported to the Extreme Northern Lands using Heaven and Earth in an Inch to suffer there. Little Qiongqi and Jin Caiwei appeared behind, struggling to pull up Qilin Immortal from the ground, her height insufficient for the task. She expressed her feelings at that moment, Ah Shi, I knew you would come. I always believed in you! Feeling the gaze of everyone present, especially the cold, merciless eyes of Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi that seemed ready to kill, Qilin Immortal felt a desire to die. Caiwei, come here, don''t stand on his side, Ao Ling said coldly. They had searched the entire world for Qilin Immortal to no avail, clearly indicating he was intentionally avoiding them; the good fortune of his sudden appearance was too good to even contemplate. Jin Caiwei glanced at Qilin Immortal and then at Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi, making the tough decision to let go of Qilin Immortal and run to Lu Yang''s side. In an instant, Qilin Immortal was again left all alone. Any expectation from Immortal Fairy, who appeared to enjoy watching the drama unfold, was futile. Lu Yang prayed to the heavens, wishing for someone to help him break the deadlock. Second-in-command, you''re back! Yun Mengmeng appeared, her face overflowing with a naive and radiant smile, and she lunged towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang wore a look of utter despondence. This isn''t the kind of escape I wanted. Chapter 1260 Chapter 1260: Chapter 1259 The Great Bean Dynasty Meeting Chapter 1260: Chapter 1259 The Great Bean Dynasty Meeting Oh right, Chief Housekeeper said our Immortal Lineage must have rules, we can''t go on like this. Yun Mengmeng belatedly remembered and got off Lu Yang, pulling him up as well. Little Yang, as a Senior Brother, you have to satisfy your Junior Sister''s ideas. I will help you teach Qilin Immortal a lesson. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi looked on with anticipation; they had been waiting for these words. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang certainly didn''t want things to get out of hand, Hey, Immortal Fairy, we agreed to use words, not force, right? Do you mean to scold him? I''m not good at that, it''s all up to you. We''re not good at that either. That''s not what I meant! Lu Yang exclaimed, sweating profusely. Second-in-command, you do the scolding, I can learn by observing. Yun Mengmeng earnestly said, knowing there was much she needed to learn from the Second-in-command. Sister Mengmeng, learn something good. Second-in-command, you are the good example. Yingtian Immortal interjected with advice for the two good brothers, I''m telling you, visit Seek Dao Sect more often, it''s always lively here, and the dramas that unfold every day are unique. Immortal Jiuchong and Time Immortal nodded in agreement, thinking it was livelier than the Ancient Times, and they chose the right place by visiting Seek Dao Sect. Three elder brothers, it''s been some days since we last met. Qinghe finally came out from the back mountain and greeted the three associated with Yingtian Immortal. She too was eager to see Immortal Fairy, but unlike Ao Ling and others, she couldn''t afford to appear rushed. As a servant of Immortal Fairy, her every action while outdoors represented Immortal Fairy, so she had to be calm and composed. After a good while of chaotic noise, everyone finally settled down. They claimed Sky Gate Mountain as their own, seated themselves on the ground, and began telling Ao Ling and the others about the events that had unfolded in Zhongshan County. Just the place where my kitchen is located, I can show off my cooking skills. What will you eat, star core-filled dumplings or chili-filled buns? The ever-eager Immortal Fairy was resolutely stopped by everyone. We had mush back in Buddha Country; it was quite good, we''ll skip eating here. Really? I saw your faces while eating mush, and you didn''t seem to enjoy it. You must have seen wrong. I just baked some small cookies, anyone wants some? Yun Mengmeng presented two freshly baked cookies, earning grateful glances from the Four Ancient Immortals. No need to fuss, Immortal Fairy, we''ll just have these. Everyone enjoyed the cookies, praising Yun Mengmeng''s baking skills endlessly, making her giggle foolishly, delighted by the compliments from such distinguished figures. Back in the Ancient Times, when Yao Saint committed suicide, he tried to blame it on me. I was so annoyed when I heard it that, despite being injured, I used Miss Yun''s body to confront Yao Saint like this The crowd formed a circle, with Immortal Fairy in the center, making gestures to describe the scene. Upon initially learning that all this was Yao Saint''s doing, Qinghe, Ao Ling, and Jiang Lianyi were extremely angry. But seeing how Immortal Fairy mimicked the actions, and imagining the pitiful state of Yao Saint, they couldn''t help but burst into laughter. And then I got tired of fighting, so I just self-detonated, blowing that scoundrel up Everyone was overjoyed, reveling in the stories. Towards the end, Immortal Fairy mentioned their plans to open Box World, and as expected, Ao Ling and others expressed their full support. We''d better notify Zhu Tian about this, have him come over for a meeting, Jiang Lianyi said. Although she was the true ruler of Demon Territory, she wasn''t adept at managing, so Zhu Tian handled the specific affairs. It wouldn''t do for her to just listen while everyone else discussed details and precautions during the meeting. In the Demon City Imperial Palace of Demon Territory. Zhu Tian lay leisurely on the Emperor''s Chair, flipping through a newspaper, with stunning maids standing on either side holding trays of exotic fruits and treasures, not purchasable even with Spirit Stones. Zhu Tian was in a good mood. Ever since he had opened trade channels with Great Xia, there had been mutual benefits, and Demon Territory had developed rapidly. Previously, goods from Great Xia sold in Demon Territory were expensive; now, they were quite affordable, earning him praises from the Demon Race as a wise and enlightened ruler. Zhu Tian. A voice startled Zhu Tian, causing him to roll off the Emperor''s Chair in alarm. Of course, the newcomer was Jiang Lianyi. Zhu Tian asked the maid to leave and said with a sycophantic smile, Sister Jiang, what brings you here in such grand fashion? If you needed something, couldn''t you have just sent someone to pass the message? Recently, a significant event has happened in the Cultivation World, and all the major forces plan to hold a meeting. The two of us will represent the Demon Territory. A meeting? Zhu Tian instinctively felt a bit nervous. Don''t be nervous; they are all people we know. Hearing this, Zhu Tian finally relaxed. As long as they were people he knew, it was fine. Seek Dao Sect, Sky Gate Mountain. When Zhu Tian arrived at the Seek Dao Sect, Eldest Senior Sister had already invited Jiang Pingan to the Sect. The attendees were all present. He saw the setup for the meeting and his lips trembled as if he was about to cry, these familiar faces were too familiar. How could all the Four Ancient Immortals be here?! And there were Immortal Fairy, Yun Zhi, Jiang Pingan all Immortals. He had just awakened and was very capable of biding his time, collecting information about the current world. He learned that no Semi-Immortal had appeared and thought he might be the only one, so he decided to claim the title of Emperor in the Demon Territory. Now it seemed there were almost more Immortals than Semi-Immortals. It was never like this even in the ancient golden age. Little Zhu, I heard you are called the Demon Emperor in the Demon Territory? Qilin Immortal beckoned Zhu Tian over. Zhu Tian approached with fear and terror, showing a smile uglier than crying. The person he feared most was Qilin Immortal. He had claimed the title of Demon Emperor under the name of Qilin Immortal, and during the founding ceremony, he even fought with Qilin Immortal''s wife. Especially since Qilin Immortal was his Upper Dao Fruit; the other could control him with just a thought. It''s just the little demons calling that in fun; I''ll go back and shut them up right away!, Zhu Tian quickly expressed his loyalty. That''s up to you. I heard from Little Friend Lu that you manage the Demon Territory well. Keep up the good work, Qilin Immortal said, patting Zhu Tian''s shoulder with a smile. Zhu Tian didn''t expect Qilin Immortal to say this, and was pleasantly surprised. Following Brother Lu surely was the right choice; Brother Lu even spoke highly of him in front of Qilin Immortal. Zhu Tian wanted to thank Lu Yang in person, but he noticed Lu Yang was talking with someone else and decided to wait. Sister Mengmeng, what are you doing? Lu Yang asked. Yun Mengmeng was leaning over a table writing something. I''m making nameplates for the meeting. Nameplates? Lu Yang still didn''t understand. I''m the Minister of Rites, so this is my responsibility, of course I have to prepare these. What does it have to do with today''s meeting? Yun Mengmeng stood up and counted on her fingers, You see, the Chief Housekeeper is the Emperor, the Second-in-command is you, a pillar nation minister. Little Lotus is the Historian, Little Ling Lianyi, Caiwei, the three sisters are Great Generals, and I''m the Minister of Rites. Xiao Zhi is the Minister of War, Senior Jiang Pingan is the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer, Emperor Xia is the Prime Minister, and Zhu Tian is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Isn''t this the Great Bean Dynasty holding a meeting? Once Yun Mengmeng explained this, Lu Yang finally realized that in today''s meeting, except for the Four Ancient Immortals, everyone was from the Great Bean Dynasty. Truly worthy of the Great Bean Dynasty, everyone held high and powerful positions, with no idle members. Not to mention idle members, there weren''t even any common folk. Immortal Fairy also realized this and flew over to the Four Ancient Immortals to ask, I''ve established a Great Bean Dynasty, do you want to join? The Great Bean Dynasty? Immortal Jiuchong was a bit confused, What official positions will we have if we join? Common folk. Chapter 1261 Chapter 1261: Chapter 1260: Grand Assembly of Heaven''s Opening Chapter 1261: Chapter 1260: Grand Assembly of Heaven''s Opening According to historical records, at the dawn of the Great Bean Dynasty, even though there were ministers who wrought chaos within the imperial court, under the wise and martial Emperor Dou''s leadership, the nation flourished splendidly. The common people could converse with Emperor Dou at will, and could even participate in the imperial council, expressing their opinions and suggestions, a practice unprecedented in all past dynasties. After being persuaded by Fairy Eternity, the Four Ancient Immortals were fortunate to join the Great Bean Dynasty. Here, the Chief Housekeeper said this is for you. Yun Mengmeng gave each of the Four Ancient Immortals a blank card, signifying plain identity, and stuck it to their chests. This is a little gift for you, welcome to our Great Bean Dynasty! Yun Mengmeng also gave each of them a small paper bag. Thank you, Little Friend, you are kind. As Yun Zhi''s close sister and the Third Boss of the Immortal Lineage, to call someone Little Friend was quite proper. The Four Ancient Immortals were somewhat surprised, wondering if these preparations had been made in advance. When they opened the bags, they found a pack of sunflower seeds and sweets. Not only them, but everyone attending the meeting also received a pack, cracking seeds and chatting away. After Yun Mengmeng left, Zhu Tian finally found the opportunity to express his sincerity to Lu Yang. His words deeply moved Lu Yang, Brother Lu, if you ever need anything that Little Zhu can help with, just say the word. If you even want the stars in the sky, I will pluck them for you! You can pluck stars? Lu Yang looked at him oddly, thinking to himself that this is truly a Demon Emperor''s grand claim. Zhu Tian, hearing the skepticism in Lu Yang''s voice, couldn''t have that, Of course, I''m not bragging. We ancient cultivators find picking stars and capturing moons a very common post-dinner entertainment. Don''t believe me, Brother Lu? Just wait until the meeting is over and I''ll pick one for you! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, no, no, I''m not interested in plucking stars, Lu Yang quickly grabbed Zhu Tian, thinking that even the Tiger Clan isn''t as bold as you are, and it would be quite the event if Zhu Tian really went and plucked a star. If Nation Master Zhu has the time, perhaps craft a set of wooden tea utensils. Tea utensils? Zhu Tian''s mind flashed through various types of tea utensils and he readily agreed, No problem. He decided he would begin crafting them after returning. Well then, I won''t bother you any longer, Brother Lu. Call on me if there''s anything you need. Zhu Tian waved goodbye enthusiastically. He and Lu Yang weren''t that close, so it was good to improve relations with a brief contact, but hanging around for too long might have the opposite effect. Zhu Tian quickly set his sights on the next target of the meeting. Emperor Jiang, long time no see, Zhu Tian approached Emperor Xia. Zhu Tian actually had no particular business with Emperor Xia, he just knew that among those at the meeting, when it came to status and cultivation level, if Emperor Xia dared to claim he was the lowest, Zhu Tian dared to claim the second lowest. The unspoken rule since ancient times is that those at the bottom must band together for warmth. Your Majesty, everyone has arrived. Whom do you think we should send to organize the meeting? Yun Zhi came over and asked. Originally, she planned to organize the meeting, but then she thought that since she was now a person of the Great Bean Dynasty, it was only proper to ask Fairy Eternity to make the decision. Of course, it should be Little Yang, Fairy Eternity replied without hesitation. Ah? Me? Lu Yang had not expected that such a significant responsibility would fall on him. He was just in the Early Tribulation Stage. Except for Emperor Xia who had a lower cultivation level than him, his participation in this meeting was purely because of his connections. You''re my pillar of the nation, aren''t you? As the highest-ranking official, it''s certainly you. Indeed, I also agree that it should be Junior Brother who presides over the meeting. The Emperor chooses the capable and promotes the virtuous, truly an act of a wise ruler, Yun Zhi echoed. Of course, who else could I be? Lu Yang: With the matter decided jointly by Fairy Eternity and Eldest Senior Sister, it wasn''t something Lu Yang could change. He had no choice but to steel himself, stood in front of the Ancestral Temple, cleared his throat and announced the start of the meeting. I trust you are all aware of the purpose of this meeting, which is to unlock the Ancient Sealing and reveal the true sky to the world. Therefore, I have named this meeting the Heaven Opening Conference. Forty thousand years ago, Yao Saint, the Verbal Spell caster, used vile methods to assassinate Immortal Fairy. The Four Immortals battled him for thousands of rounds to no clear victory. Yao Saint regarded life as mere grass, controlling life and death at will. If not resolved, this would have assuredly led to great disaster. For this reason, the Four Immortals placed a World Seal, determined to deal with this fiend. Not long ago, Yao Saint was put to death, the menace removed, and there was no longer any need to maintain the seal. Therefore, today we have gathered to discuss the numerous matters concerning the lifting of the seal. Please make sure to implement the decisions of this meeting when you return. Jiang Pingan raised his hand and asked, May I inquire, Little Friend Lu, what does the outside world look like? The stars of the outer world are spread across the sky, with life existing among them, though only a scarce number of stars are known to hold life, and most beings are unaware of other inhabited stars. Only a very small portion of beings are developing rapidly, possessing the ability to traverse the universe and reach other stars, aware that they are not the only existence in the cosmos. And what about their cultivation levels? There shouldn''t be any talk of cultivation in the outer world. As for their highest combat powers, it won''t exceed the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Most beings on those planets do not even possess the means to counter an Integration Period Cultivator. Jiang Pingan was taken aback. Are they that weak? No wonder there''s a need for a meeting. When he first learned that the unlocking of the seal had to be approached gently, he thought it was about preparing cultivators and mortals to not get overly excited or cause chaos. But now, it seemed that was not the issue at all. In the Cultivation World, Integration Period Cultivators were not few in number. Once the seal was lifted, those Integration Period Cultivators who flew to life-bearing planets could easily dominate those planets, where a mere flick of their fingers could lead to the annihilation of life there. In the world of cultivation, above the Integration Period there were Transcendance Tribulation Stages and Immortals, yet in the outer world, it was different C where the sea is broad the fish leap, and the sky is high for birds to fly. Integration Period Cultivators could do whatever they wanted without restraint, and amongst them, there would inevitably be those who defy the heavens. Having lived through the latter years of Great Yu, Jiang Pingan knew the kinds of heinous acts unrestrained cultivators could commit; the man-made calamities of those times were worse than natural disasters. He established Great Xia and enacted laws with the goal of making everyone follow the rules and preventing cultivators from oppressing mortals. I propose we enact strict laws and stringent punitive measures, ready to make an example out of anyone when necessary! Jiang Pingan said solemnly, a hint of killing intent showing through his words towards the end. Without bloodshed, those restless cultivators would not be afraid. The Buddha Country agrees with Mr. Jiang''s view. The East Sea agrees. The Demon Territory agrees. Lu Yang nodded, for Jiang Pingan''s proposal was exactly what he had in mind, Then, please, esteemed predecessors, discuss how to establish the laws after the meeting. As for spreading the word, leave it to our Seek Dao Sect. Our Living People Printing Technique is cost-effective and highly efficient, even turning the ''Cultivation Weekly'' into a ''Cultivation Daily'' would be effortless. Chapter 1262 Chapter 1262: Chapter 1261: Lu Yang''s Problem Chapter 1262: Chapter 1261: Lu Yang''s Problem What is Living People Printing Technique? Everyone had a thought flashed in their mind; it sounded like some impressive technique. However, they didn''t dwell on it, as there was no need to delay the meeting over such a minor matter. The meeting then moved on to a free discussion session, where Lu Yang believed that discussing openly in a relaxed environment and sharing ideas could yield better results. While eating sunflower seeds, everyone discussed what issues needed to be considered for unsealing the world. They found it inconvenient to chat while standing and simply decided to sit on the grass, looking much like the elderly men and women chatting at the village entrance. But the issues they discussed were significantly larger. How should we go about unsealing? Yingtian Immortal asked, Should we restore it completely, refining the continent back into stars, just like in the Ancient Times? If they were to transform the continent into stars, there was no need for the Four Ancient Immortals to join forces; The Controller''s Enlightenment Tao Fruit could achieve it. That definitely won''t work; it will cause chaos in the world, Jiang Pingan frowned, touching the paper bagChis sunflower seeds were all gone. I''ll go get some more sunflower seeds. Lu Yang left. When Lu Yang returned, he was carrying a plate of sunflower seeds, a plate of pastries, and several cups of juice held aloft by his mind. Lu Yang sat back down to continue the conversation, while Fairy Eternity occasionally took control of him to nibble on some pastries. What if we unfold the entire Box World? Yingtian Immortal produced a cubic image in the palm of his hand, which unfolded into a cross-shaped plane with Central Continent at the center. Like this. Ao Ling shook his head, It''s not a good idea; it would cause confusion among the people at the borders. Plus, people from Demon Domain East Sea Buddha Country would have had the ability to cross realms directly; this change would force them to traverse through the Central Continent. So, what should we do? Immortal Jiuchong hadn''t expected that choosing where to unseal would become a problem. What about just unsealing the seals around the Land of No Spirit? Lu Yang suggested. Just like opening a lid, moving away the Land of No Spirit, which has no people, so it won''t affect anyone. Senior Brother Lu''s method is good, Jiang Lianyi nodded in agreement, stealthily grabbing the tail of Jin Caiwei to pull back Little Tiger who was trying to sneak up beside Qilin Immortal. I also agree with Senior Brother Lu''s approach, Ao Ling said as he held down Little Tiger. Little Tiger, suppressed jointly by a dragon and a phoenix, struggled with its limbs and wanted to shout but, considering the seriousness of the ongoing discussion, had to silently open its mouth in protest and resistance. Soon everyone unanimously agreed to Lu Yang''s method. The group then vigorously discussed many issues, finalizing details, and felt prepared to take action when they returned home. Qinghe was vigorously taking notes on the sidelines, recording the entire meeting process. Unsealing the world was undeniably significant for future generations, and it would be her failure as a historian if she did not record it completely. The meeting is now concluded; you may all disperse, Lu Yang announced. All conceivable issues had been discussed, and the process went more smoothly than he had anticipated. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone clapped in unison, laughter filling the air. After the meeting, no one was in a hurry to leave; such opportunities to gather together were rare. If the four of you are not in a rush, why not visit our Imperial City? Jiang Pingan extended an invitation, at their level of cultivation, finding peers was rare, and the opportunity to exchange cultivation insights with the Four Ancient Immortals would greatly benefit both him and Meng Junzi. Then we''ll trouble you, Daoist, the four Yingtian Immortals clasped their hands; they too desired to exchange insights with peers. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi took Little Tiger to the East Sea to implement the decisions made during the meeting. Zhu Tian alone returned to the Demon Territory to proceed with the decided actions. Lu Yang, gnawing on his brush handle, pondered how to report the unsealing of the world to make it easier for civilians and cultivators to understand. At Sky Gate Mountain, Lu Yang knocked on Eldest Senior Sister''s abode. Come in, Yun Zhi''s voice resonated from inside the abode. Lu Yang entered the abode, which was very quiet, filled only with the sound of Yun Zhi flipping through books. Yun Zhi looked up, calmly eyeing her Junior Brother: Is something the matter? Lu Yang grinned cheekily, and like a magician, pulled out a wooden box from behind him. The wooden box was exquisitely crafted, inlaid with various jewels, yet it didn''t appear ostentatious but rather more meaningful. What''s this? A gift for you. Take a look? Yun Zhi opened the wooden box, revealing a complete set of wooden tea tools, flawless with every part meticulously polished. Eldest Senior Sister, I know you like tea, so I got you a tea set, Lu Yang sheepishly said, discreetly observing her expression. Unfortunately, as usual, Eldest Senior Sister showed no emotion, making it impossible to tell whether she liked the gift. You''ve gone to great lengths, Yun Zhi closed the lid and put away the tea set. Little Yang, that''s not fair. I have never received a gift! Fairy Eternity stomped her feet in the Spiritual Space, initially thinking Little Yang had Zhu Tian make the tea tools for his own use, not expecting them to be a gift for Miss Yun! Lu Yang hadn''t anticipated Fairy Eternity''s reaction, and could only soothe her: You will have one too, Fairy. You will definitely receive a gift. Really? Fairy Eternity eyed Little Yang suspiciously. Lu Yang nodded vigorously, his expression earnest: Really, when have I ever lied to you, Fairy? It''s just that the time hasn''t come yet. Hmph, I suppose you wouldn''t dare, Fairy Eternity tucked her hands, still huffing. Eldest Senior Sister, could you enter my Spiritual Space for a bit? I have a question to ask you, Lu Yang scratched his head, saying. These past days, this question had been circling in his mind, leaving him unsettled. Bringing the gift was just an excuse; this was his real purpose for coming today. Alright. Yun Zhi didn''t think much of it, her primordial spirit leaving her body, turning into a streak of light entering Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Although the Spiritual Space had been occupied by Fairy Eternity, this place was still technically his home ground, a place that gave him confidence. What''s your question? Lu Yang looked earnestly at Yun Zhi: Eldest Senior Sister, during the battle, Yao Saint said that over time, you would slowly harmonize with the Dao. Is that true? Yun Zhi, still emotionless, coldly refused to answer the question: That''s not something you should know. Normally, Lu Yang wouldn''t have pressed further with Yun Zhi''s tone. However, this issue was different; he had to understand it. Choosing to ask in the Spiritual Space was for this reason. Lu Yang stared intently into his Eldest Senior Sister''s serene eyes, mustering the courage to ask again: Eldest Senior Sister, is what Yao Saint said true? Yun Zhi hadn''t expected her Junior Brother to be so persistent this time, but as she couldn''t lie, her expression softened unusually, her tone also uncharacteristically gentle: It is true; one day, I will harmonize with the Dao. Chapter 1263 Chapter 1263: Chapter 1262: Is the Mastermind Behind the Scenes Not Dead? Chapter 1263: Chapter 1262: Is the Mastermind Behind the Scenes Not Dead? Eldest Senior Sister''s answer was the last thing Lu Yang wanted to hear. The Abode was deathly silent, even the usually lively Fairy Eternity remained speechless. How long until you achieve Harmonization, Eldest Senior Sister? Lu Yang asked with difficulty, bitterness in his heart. Over a thousand years, Yun Zhi estimated without much confidence. A thousand Lu Yang nearly suffocated himselfCthat was still a long way off! His Cultivation Level was now ruined, and even if he restarted ten times, it wouldn''t amount to a thousand years. Yao Saint also said the more you act, the shorter the time to Harmonization will be. Eldest Senior Sister, how many times can you still act? Yun Zhi snapped her fingers, and the Spiritual Space turned into a Box World. She, Fairy Eternity, and Lu Yang stood at the center of this Box World, surrounded by brilliant stars. My Golden Core Stars are my guiding marks, representing my existence in this world. Each time I take action, one Golden Core Star vanishes. When all Golden Core Stars are gone, I will achieve Harmonization with my body, and my heart will replace Heaven. At that time, there will be no trace of me in the world, and everyone will forget my existence. Hearing this, Lu Yang felt an intense bitterness and self-blame; he had never realized the severe consequence Eldest Senior Sister faced every time she helped him. Then, didn''t I speed up your Harmonization process by frequently asking for your help with Imitation Fist techniques? Yun Zhi waved her hand nonchalantly, Those were just trifles, they don''t count as me taking action. Lu Yang wanted to ask if the trifles she referred to involved slapping the Yingtian Immortal against the Spatial Barrier or slapping the Jiuchong Immortal until he switched personalities? Yun Zhi did not know the thoughts in Lu Yang''s heart, only glanced at the honest-seeming Fairy Eternity who had not interrupted, and said, If Fairy could recover to her prime and duel with me, that would count as an instance of me taking action. Fairy Eternity, sensing an underlying message, stood where Lu Yang couldn''t see and made faces at Yun Zhi in annoyance. Eldest Senior Sister, can the Dao Fruit affect you? Lu Yang asked after lowering his head and pondering for a moment. It can. The Dao Fruit represents a kind of rule, and rules are a part of Heaven. Even if I transform into Heaven, I would still be influenced by the Dao Fruit. Hearing this, Lu Yang resolved in his heart; he wanted to condense a Dao Fruit that could prevent Eldest Senior Sister from achieving Harmonization! Another thing, Eldest Senior Sister, do you think the hidden enemy has died already? Eldest Senior Sister was somewhat surprised that Lu Yang would ask such a question, her lips curling into an intrigued smile, What do you think? I believe the hidden enemy is still alive, Lu Yang affirmed. Ah? Why? Fairy Eternity scratched her head, not quite understanding how Little Yang suddenly came to this conclusion. Because of the presence of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. If the hidden enemy is truly Yao Saint and can truly ''Speak and Follow,'' then he had no need to steal the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, because the Speak and Follow Dao Fruit can accomplish what the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype can. So I suspect that the one we fought in Zhongshan County wasn''t Yao Saint! The real Yao Saint died in Ancient Times, and the one we battled was just a puppet created by the hidden enemy! Moreover, the hidden enemy had many ways to seize the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype but chose to appear and steal it openly; it''s almost as if he deliberately exposed flaws to make us fight and ''kill'' him. The hidden enemy wants us to believe he''s already dead. Eldest Senior Sister looked at him appreciatively, Junior Brother has really grown a lot, So, you chose to ask this question in the Spiritual Space because you believe the hidden enemy is still alive? Yes. Lu Yang had invited Eldest Senior Sister to the Spiritual Space for two reasons: one was to bolster his own courage, and the other was out of concern that the hidden enemy might detect them. When I advanced to the Spirit Transformation Tribulation, the thought of the Yingtian Immortal told me that he had been carefully observing the movement of the North Star before Fairy was ambushed, but he hadn''t detected any sign of the hidden enemy until after the incident. And before Yao Saint made his appearance, neither you, Eldest Senior Sister, nor Fairy had noticed him nearby. This shows that the hidden enemy has an extremely clever way of hiding. So, to ensure that the hidden enemy cannot eavesdrop on our conversation, the Spiritual Space where both you and Fairy are present is the only option. In the Spiritual Space, only pure spiritual bodies exist. As far as Lu Yang knew, there was no hiding technique so sophisticated that it could leave no traces even in the Spiritual Space. If there were, Lu Yang would admit defeat. After all, he could not think of a safer place. So, Little Yang, you mean to say that not only is the hidden enemy not dead, but he might also be right among us? Lu Yang nodded and explained, Fairy, do you remember the incident in Buddha Country where we encountered a change in the timeline? I remember, what about it? Although we did not know the specific content of the timeline change made by the hidden enemy at the time, did you notice it was related to the event we encountered? I think we touched upon a clue about the hidden enemy at that time, and that''s why he modified the timeline. Lu Yang held up two fingers, There are two possibilities: one, the hidden enemy may have set some taboo words in advance, and once these words are voiced, the timeline changes; we said one of those taboo words. Saying this, Lu Yang''s expression turned serious and he spoke solemnly, The other possibility is that he was hiding in the shadows, watching us. I don''t believe it was merely a coincidence that he was near us; it''s more likely he has always been lurking in the shadows, observing us! Thus, some things Lu Yang could not say in the outside world, but only in the Spiritual Space where both Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity were present. Fairy Eternity was startled by Little Yang''s speculation, feeling that Little Yang was even smarter than herself. Yun Zhi roughly understood Lu Yang''s thoughts, only one last question remained, Then why did you still agree to open the World Seal? Lu Yang gave a wry smile and spread his hands, Because I have no reason not to agree to open the World Seal. The only reason not to agree is to think that the hidden enemy hasn''t died yet, and I''m waiting for the hidden enemy to think his feigned death was successful and expose a flaw himself. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If I refused to open the World Seal, the hidden enemy would only hide deeper. To buy time, I said we couldn''t rashly remove the seal and that many things needed to be prepared. Eldest Senior Sister, what do you think? Lu Yang looked at Yun Zhi with hopeful eyes, wishing she could propose a reason externally to prevent the opening of the Box World''s seal. Yun Zhi hadn''t expected her Junior Brother to have thought so thoroughly. I also think the hidden enemy is faking death, but I believe it''s best to unlock the seal. Chapter 1264 Chapter 1264: Chapter 1263: Fears of Innumerable Dangers Outside Chapter 1264: Chapter 1263: Fears of Innumerable Dangers Outside Ah? Why? Lu Yang wondered. But what puzzled him even more was that his question seemed to have been asked by someone just before. How do you assess the Battle of Zhongshan County? The first in both ancient and modern times. From ancient times to the present, in terms of scale and intensity, the Battle of Zhongshan County was undoubtedly ranked first. If there had been no barrier made by the Power of National Fate, what do you think the consequences of the Battle of Zhongshan County would have been? Lu Yang was stunned, realizing that he had never considered this before, and then he shivered. Without a doubt, it would have been a war that brought untold suffering to all living beings! The battle between Fairy Eternity and Ashy Bean alone was a clue; they fought from the Demon Territory to the Land of No Spirit and then looped back, saying they ascended to the heavens and descended to the earth was not an exaggeration. With a larger scale for the Battle of Zhongshan County, if there had been no barrier to block it, wherever the battle unfolded, there would have been death and injury. Yao Saint is just a puppet created by the mastermind in the shadows, which shows that the true strength of the mastermind is even more formidable. The Power of National Fate accumulated from the Battle of Zhongshan County has been depleted by a large margin, and if I were to confront the real mastermind in the shadows, the Cultivation World would surely be destroyed. This world cannot withstand battles of such a level; our battleground can only be outside the Box World. Within Captive Peak, the task of printing newspapers came down, and the content of the newspapers greatly shocked them the Great Qian Force and Great Yu Force had temporarily ceased hostilities. Are they going to lift the World Seal? Mid-heaven Emperor Lord looked envious; everything he had done was to lift the Seal and see the outside world. But now, ironically, the Seal was about to be lifted as he found himself imprisoned. What luck, Mid-heaven Emperor Lord did not know whether to cry or laugh. Look on the bright side; when Yao Saint broke into the Fairy Palace, he informed us that the clue to the Time Dao Fruit was at the Seek Dao Sect and mentioned that his goal regarding lifting the Seal was the same as ours, The Controller consoled him. At least we''re luckier than that Yao Saint; we can at least witness the process of the Seal being lifted, while he won''t even catch a glimpse. That is true, nodded Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. As the new edition of Cultivation Weekly was published, the entire Cultivation World was abuzz with this news. The Four Ancient Immortals have all appeared?! Are they going to lift the World Seal?! The Four Ancient Immortals were synonymous with age and mystery; for three hundred thousand years since the end of the Ancient Times, countless people searched for traces of the Immortals in vain. Only the Yingtian Immortal had appeared after Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou''s Pass Tribulation. Unexpectedly, the other three immortals showed up all at once! But what does it mean to lift the Box World Seal? Where is the Box World? Ordinary people and the vast majority of cultivators spend their whole lives never leaving their counties or states, unaware of what the true appearance of the world is. Amid the confusion, the text on the newspaper changed, forming a perspective cube pattern, and marked on the six faces of the cube where Great Xia was, where the Demon Territory was, where the East Sea was People felt as if they had emerged from the clouds to see the light of day, finally understanding the true form of the world. Looking at the paper, did the world map expand? I thought the world was already vast, but there''s more world beyond our world. But this seems to have nothing to do with us, right? So what if the world map got bigger? What did it have to do with them? What shocked them the most was still the appearance of the Four Ancient Immortals. Those cultivators who knew the true form of the world, especially those who could cross the void with their physical bodies and shuttle through the cosmos, appeared extremely excited and agitated. Many, without hesitation, spent a fortune to book entire taverns and brothels. Some patrons of the brothels, upon hearing this news, came straight out of their rooms and excitedly chatted with their friends next door. The family elders pondered in silence, nurturing a desire to venture into the outside world. We never thought, we would actually be fortunate enough to witness the day when the Box World opens! It''s said that with the advent of the Great Era, the ancient ways would be restored, this must surely be a part of the coming of the Great Era! What does the outside world actually look like? It''s hard to say, the outside probably teems with danger. Why do you say that? Think about it, our world is only so big, yet so many cultivators, semi-immortals, and immortals have emerged from it. According to Ancient Texts, the outside world is vast and boundless, there must be even more cultivators there, maybe meeting someone with a Cultivation Level like ours, a Body Integration Realm, could happen all the time! In my opinion, when the day comes to lift the World Seal, we ought to go to the outside world together, to have each other''s support. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That makes sense. The Dynasty will certainly send out an expedition team to investigate the outside world, what a pity that we are not officials of the court; otherwise, we could be much safer. Let''s pray to the Four Ancient Immortals that we don''t encounter cultivators much stronger than us once we go out. The Land Money Trade Association saw the opportunity and began to offer personal accident insurance for those exploring the outside world. Emperor Xia, Ming Yu Abbot, Zhu Tian, the Old Dragon Emperor, and the retired Snow Emperor, representing the major forces, engaged in detailed discussions about unraveling the World Seal. Their representatives Jiang Pingan, Time Immortal, Jiang Lianyi, Ao Ling, and Immortal Jiuchong were hands-off managers and had only a vague understanding of their own forces'' situations; detailed discussions still required these real managers to step forward. The appearance of the Snow Emperor surprised the other four, who hadn''t heard of a Snow Emperor in the Extreme Northern Lands. Snow Emperor, are you the ruler of the Extreme Northern Lands? The Snow Emperor sighed. He had barely enjoyed a few days of retirement before being called by Immortal Jiuchong to the meeting: Not entirely, people in our area think I''m a legend, not a real person. Then But don''t worry, I''m the strongest in the Extreme Northern Lands, once our meeting is over, I can definitely implement the results there. If any of those brats don''t believe me, I don''t mind showing them what it means when the Snow Emperor manifests. In his youth, the Snow Emperor was an undefeated figure in the Extreme Northern Lands, but after becoming a Semi-Immortal, he gradually became more reserved. The others exchanged glances, but with the Snow Emperor putting it that way, it seemed there''s no need to worry about the cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands being disobedient. Emperor Xia was the first to speak: When we unveil the Land of No Spirit, countless cultivators will surely venture out; this can''t be allowed to proceed unchecked, it wouldn''t be good for management. I believe we should set up a large Array Method, which could verify the identities of cultivators and check the items they carry, ensuring that anyone entering or leaving the world must pass through this Array Method. However, Emperor Xia''s suggestion made everyone present somewhat uncomfortable, especially the Old Dragon Emperor and the Snow Emperor. Why is no one saying anything? Er, we in the territories we govern, we have never done identity registration for cultivators. Verifying the identities of cultivators presumes knowing who the cultivators are, but the East Sea and Extreme Northern Lands obviously didn''t have the means to do so. The Demon Territory was slightly better off, but Zhu Tian didn''t have a complete census of every member of the Demon Race. So, what we need to do first is to compile the identities of all cultivators and create identity certificates? Emperor Xia sighed, realizing the preparatory work was more extensive than he had thought. Actually, there''s a method to save time, the Snow Emperor had a good idea. What''s the method? We ask Time Immortal to stop time, and when we go door to door to register identities, we let the person being registered move during the Time Stop, and once registered, we make them stop moving again. That way, not only can we register the identities of all the cultivators in the world, but even if we were to register all the cultivators and ordinary people in the world, it would take less than a second. Chapter 1265 Chapter 1265: Chapter 1264: The Meaning of Reincarnation Chapter 1265: Chapter 1264: The Meaning of Reincarnation Outside, the world was abuzz with activity, all in motion for the soon-to-be-released World Seal. Inside Lu Yang''s abode, all was quiet. Lu Yang sat on a grass mat, pondering what kind of Dao Fruit could help Eldest Senior Sister break free from her state of Harmonization. Fairy, do you have any ideas? Lu Yang noticed that Immortal Fairy wasn''t as anxious as he was, still sporting her usual cheerful demeanor, seemingly already with a plan in mind. Of course, there is a way. Lu Yang''s eyes brightened, the Fairy was indeed reliable at crucial moments. What way? Wait until I ascend to the realm of ''Omniscience,'' then I won''t be ignorant of any answers, and solving Miss Yun''s problem will be a piece of cake. Lu Yang: Upon reflection, he realized the Fairy''s moments of reliability were rare; it was still better to rely on himself. Should Lu Yang wish, he could at any time solidify the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit and become the most powerful Semi-Immortal. But clearly, the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit was not his path. As for other existing Dao Fruit Outlines, such as the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Prototype, the Spatial Dao Fruit Prototype if he put in effort, he could also solidify them, but they wouldn''t solve Eldest Senior Sister''s issue either. Observing different Dao Fruit Prototypes might provide new insights, Lu Yang mused, believing that more thought and observation would lead to new ideas. He was very familiar with the Initial Form of the Immortal Dao Fruit, no need for observation there. Should he next visit Senior Ao Ling? Suddenly, Lu Yang paused, realizing there was another kind of Dao Fruit Prototype close at hand. He took out the Green Peak Sword, pulled out the small sapling and the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype from the Small World. After Qilin Immortal acquired the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, Immortal Fairy found it interesting and took it for herself. She hadn''t yet returned it to the Qilin Immortal when Yao Saint took action. Naturally, the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype fell into Lu Yang''s hands, and with so much happening since, even Lu Yang forgot he still possessed it. Was this what resided within Junior Brother Li''s body? At the thought, Lu Yang slowly closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing rhythm, cleared his Lingtai, and reached a state of self-forgetfulness. It was as if the world turned blank, with only the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype on the tree remaining. Lu Yang''s mind flickered with countless memories, endlessly recedingCexperiences from his Transcendance Tribulation Stage to those of the Void Refinement Stage, further back to Spirit Transformation Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, Golden Core Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Qi Cultivation Stage, before joining the Seek Dao Sect and even before his transmigration. Gradually, the blank world began sprouting lines, messy at first, unrecognizable. But as Lu Yang reminisced about his life before transmigration, the chaotic lines took shape, forming Lu Yang''s likeness. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The blank world shattered, and Lu Yang abruptly opened his eyes, gasping for air, as if he had held his breath through a long and exhausting run; now, at its end, fatigue was bursting forth in full. Little Yang, are you alright? Immortal Fairy kept a close eye on Lu Yang, and she asked with concern. Lu Yang waved a hand, signaling to Immortal Fairy not to worry; he was still too exhausted to speak. It took a good while for Lu Yang to recover, after which he shared his findings: Not only am I fine, but I also feel connected to this Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. With just a thought, this Dao Fruit Prototype could become mine. That means you can master the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype now. Immortal Fairy was surprised, Little Yang mastered it quickly. Lu Yang analyzed, realizing that such quick mastery couldn''t be solely attributed to intuition: Perhaps it''s related to my experiences outside the Box World. Having died once outside it, I had essentially undergone a reincarnation, which, by coincidence, matched the intent of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype. Do you want to become a Semi-Immortal of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype? Lu Yang shook his head. Possessing the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype merely meant reincarnation after death, not the effect he desired. Yet he had a hunch, feeling that the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype was somehow linked to his becoming a Semi-Immortal. In the blink of an eye, more than ten days passed. The doors to Lu Yang''s abode swung open; between two large trees at the entrance hung a hammock, where Yun Mengmeng was lost in slumber. As soon as there was a stir at the door of the abode, Yun Mengmeng swayed the hammock, spinning in mid-air before landing in front of Lu Yang. Second-in-command, have you finished your seclusion? Lu Yang shook his head, No, I came out for a break because I got tired along the way. Ah? You can take breaks in the middle of seclusion? Yun Mengmeng never had her own closed-door cultivation, so she didn''t understand these things. Sister Mengmeng, would you accompany me for a walk around the sect? Of course. The two descended the mountain and Lu Yang found, to his puzzlement, that the sect was unusually deserted compared to normal days. Where are the people from the sect? Yun Mengmeng pointed towards the entrance of the Seek Dao Sect, Today is the day we recruit new disciples. Everyone has gone there to maintain order. So it''s already the second day of the second month again, Lu Yang said, somewhat in a daze. He thought back to when he was very naive, riding on Old Meng''s carriage, even discussing how to cheat in front of Eldest Senior Sister. So many years had passed since then. When they arrived at the entrance of the sect, the first test of root bone was still the same, with Elder Brother Dai still sitting at the front conducting the tests. The only difference from the time Lu Yang participated was an astonishing surge in the number of young men and women applying to the Seek Dao SectCmore than double the previous amount. Look, is that Lu Yang? A young boy in line excitedly pointed at Lu Yang. The reason so many people came to the Seek Dao Sect was precisely because of the reputations of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. These two geniuses shone brightly, young in age but with experiences far richer than those of many older cultivators who had passed their Tribulation. Where? Where? Right there at the bamboo forest entrance, look. It really is him! Who''s that standing next to Lu Yang, so beautiful. How come we never heard of her? I don''t know. The previously well-ordered line of young men and women became slightly restless; Lu Yang suddenly the center of attention, forcing Elder Brother Dai to step in to maintain order and not forgetting to glare back at Lu Yang in the process. Although Lu Yang hadn''t done anything wrong, he still retreated guiltily back into the bamboo forest out of sight from the young men and women after being glared at by Dai Bufan. Senior Brother. Senior Brother Lu. Junior Sister Tao, Junior Brother Li, you are here to help organize the initiation test? Lu Yang said with a smile, his hands clasped in greeting. Yes, Elder Brother Dai said there was a shortage of reliable help, so he called us over, Li Haoran said with a smile. Senior Brother Lu, we haven''t seen each other for a long time, Tao Yaoye said with a hint of complaint in her voice, especially seeing Yun Mengmeng so close to Lu Yang. I''ve been quite busy recently, really didn''t have time, Lu Yang said, feeling somewhat embarrassed. While chatting idly, Lu Yang''s gaze occasionally drifted over to the young men and women to see how their testing was progressing. Tao Yaoye noticed Lu Yang''s gaze and remarked, It''s easy to be reminded of when we took the test ourselves, isn''t it? Yes, Li Haoran agreed with the same nostalgia. They had all been obscure figures once upon a time. In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed, and now they had become figures spoken of by everyone. At these words, Lu Yang was stunned; he had an epiphany, realizing his understanding of reincarnation had been too narrow. With Li Haoran as an example, he thought that only the transmigration of souls counted as reincarnation. What''s to say that the recurrence of similar events isn''t a kind of reincarnation? Chapter 1266 Chapter 1266: Chapter 1265: Lu Yang''s Dao Fruit Outline Chapter 1266: Chapter 1265: Lu Yang''s Dao Fruit Outline Lu Yang carefully recalled the events he had experienced, each time he left the Sect over some trifling matter to gain experience in the outside world, only for the situation to escalate to an uncontrollable extent, which was in fact, a cycle of reincarnation. In truth, he had always been within the grasp of reincarnation without realizing it. Could I be considered the origin of reincarnation, in a way? he mused softly to himself. It''s not only the experiences that repeat; cultivation is a form of reincarnation as well. From Qi Refinement''s nine layers to the early, mid, and late stages of Foundation Establishment, then to the early, mid, and late stages of Golden Core Advancing to a new level means starting a new cycle of reincarnation within that level, ceaselessly cultivating. Birth, aging, sickness, death, viewing the next generation as an extension of one''s own spirit, then the next generation facing birth, aging, sickness, death, and viewing the following generation as an extension of their spirit Does that mean, in essence, everyone is caught in the cycle of reincarnation? Lu Yang murmured softly under his breath, a hint of brightness in his eyes, as he finally understood the nature of the Dao Fruit that could help his Eldest Senior Sister. He still needed a bridge to reach the Dao Fruit he sought; this bridge was made of knowledge, but the knowledge he had now was not enough. He needed to examine other Dao Fruit embryos, or even completed Dao Fruits! He was uncertain which Dao Fruit embryos or Dao Fruits could bring him the knowledge he needed, so he had to resort to the most straightforward approach, to keep trying. Thank you, Junior Sister Tao, and thank you, Junior Brother Li! Lu Yang said, bowing with his hands clasped together in solemn thanks, leaving Tao Yaoye and Li Haoran somewhat bewildered, but they returned the gesture in kind. Lu Yang left everyone behind and headed straight for Captive Peak. Fairy Eternity, filled with curiosity, asked, Little Yang, have you thought of what kind of Dao Fruit embryo you want to condense? I have! What kind of Dao Fruit embryo is it? Will it involve Omniscience or Transcendence? As Lu Yang ran, he spoke, his heart somewhat excited: Omniscience or Transcendence, either is fine. The important thing is that it helps the Eldest Senior Sister solve the issue with Harmonization. But whether it will actually work, only trying it out will tell! Arriving at Captive Peak, the forces of Great Yu and Great Qian, who rarely avoided conflict, were distinctly divided into two separate parts. Duan Qingshui and Mo Xiaochou, the two prisoners with the lowest Cultivation Levels, were also split up, one on the side of Great Yu and the other on the side of Great Qian. A group of Semi-Immortals in the Tribulation Crossing Stage surrounded the two of them, seemingly teaching them knowledge. Without giving it much thought, Lu Yang went straight to Guan Shanhai, earning a provocative look from Great Yu''s forces toward Great Qian''s as he approached. Do you need something? Is it time to print more newspapers? Uh, no, I wanted to ask about your insights on condensing a Dao Fruit. Lu Yang was curious about what life on Captive Peak was like now, how Guan Shanhai could be so preoccupied with printing newspapers, as it wasn''t like this before. The insights on condensing a Dao Fruit were extremely precious, but it wasn''t something that couldn''t be shared. During his time in Captive Peak, Guan Shanhai had explained everything, including his insights on condensing a Dao Fruit. However, back then, he had spoken to Yun Zhi; this time, it was with Lu Yang. It was merely a matter of repeating the same information. After seeking advice from Guan Shanhai, Lu Yang went over to the forces of Great Qian and successively asked The Controller and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord for their experiences in condensing a Dao Fruit. Nor did he overlook the Longevity Dao Fruit Prototype of Master of All Laws, the Void Realm Dao Fruit Prototype of Void Venerate, and the Dream Realm Dao Fruit Prototype of Nightmare Supreme. After leaving Captive Peak, Lu Yang doubled back to Sky Gate Mountain and sought the counsel of Qinghe on the Longevity Dao Fruit Prototype, then asked the puppet to unlock the treasury. He had thought that the puppet would need to report to the Eldest Senior Sister and get her approval first, but, to his surprise, the puppet opened the treasury directly. The treasury at the end of Seek Dao Sect housed its most precious treasures, Wu Yao''s Swap Dao Fruit, Guan Shanhai''s Imprinting Dao Fruit, The Controller''s Enlightenment Dao Fruit, and Mid-heaven Emperor Lord''s Devouring Dao Fruit. Among them, the Devouring Dao Fruit was covered by a special Array Method, otherwise, it would devour everything, including the Dao Fruits nearby. Lu Yang sat in front of these Dao Fruits, recalling the words of Guan Shanhai and others in his mind, seizing the moment to comprehend these Dao Fruits, to further understand the principles they had conveyed. After an indeterminate time, Lu Yang left the treasury, shaking his head in disappointment. These pieces of knowledge were not what he was seeking. I need to continue learning. Next, Lu Yang found Chasing Moon True Person on the back mountain of Sky Gate Mountain and sought teachings on the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo, found Ancestor Guiyuan to inquire about the Guiyi Tao Fruit Prototype, and asked Celestial Master Guiyuan to take him to visit the other three founders who established the Three Immortal Sects. Meng Junzi had taken Meng Jingzhou to show off in front of these people, and during his patrols in Quyi County, Meng Jingzhou had talked about these matters. Having bid farewell to the founders of the Immortal Sects, Lu Yang arrived at the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, where he met Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei, and Vast Sea Ancestral Master and learned their understanding of the Dao Fruit Embryo one by one. Lu Yang traveled across the entire Cultivation World to visit each Half-Immortal he knew and humbly learned from their experiences and insights. Great Xia, East Sea, Demon Territory, Buddha Country all bore the footprints of Lu Yang, who, like a mortal, measured the paths he had trodden with his steps, reminiscing on these experiences, while digesting the knowledge he had learned during his travels. Some knowledge was easily understood by Lu Yang, resulting in a short stay; some were entirely new to him and difficult to comprehend, hence the prolonged stays. And the place he stayed the longest was the Great Xia Imperial City. There were two of the founders of Great Xia, Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, as well as the Four Ancient Immortals who had been invited to discuss the Dao C a total of six Immortals. Along the way, Lu Yang saw that major forces were tallying the identities of Cultivators, observed the jointly enacted laws for exploration of the external world, and witnessed Great Cultivators rallying peers to form tight-knit teams ready for exploration. He was like a passerby, witnessing the changes in the Cultivation World before the seals were lifted. Mortals were indifferent to the unsealing, seemingly disassociated, but Lu Yang knew that once a planet with a technological civilization was found, bringing back those technologies and combining them with the knowledge of the Cultivation World would indeed concern them. If it were not for the dark hand behind the scenes, this would be one of the reasons why Lu Yang supported the unsealing. In the end, he returned to Seek Dao Sect, to the very beginning of everything. Lu Yang made a low-profile return, not having told anyone. All of this did not escape Yun Zhi''s perception, yet she said nothing, simply sipping on tea with the teaware from her Junior Brother, watching as her fully rewarded Junior Brother returned to his Abode for seclusion. Lu Yang began an immeasurable period of seclusion in his Abode. His journey could indeed be called fruitful, and at last, he had found the knowledge he most desired. Time Immortal''s Time Path, this is the ''bridge'' that links the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype and the Dao Fruit Prototype I want! The Time Path was the main body of the bridge, and the other gains along the way were also parts of this bridge. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was like the raging sea, with a breath that rose and fell, surging and descending like rolling thunder, followed by the calm after the storm, his Realm once more advancing a layer. Middle Tribulation Stage now, he noted. Unlike the excitement of previous realm breakthroughs, ascending to the Middle Tribulation Stage was simply going with the flow. What truly excited Lu Yang was the Dao Fruit Prototype he had condensed. A Dao Fruit Prototype, previously unseen, emerged at Lu Yang''s chest, flickering with a pure white light before merging into his body. Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, achieved. Chapter 1267 Chapter 1267: Chapter 1266: Tracing the Origin, Returning to the Starting Point Chapter 1267: Chapter 1266: Tracing the Origin, Returning to the Starting Point Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype? Fairy Eternity repeated quizzically. Tracing the root, returning to the starting point. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although he had explained, Fairy Eternity still didn''t understand, What''s the use of this? Lu Yang chuckled, Just wait, I''ll find someone to practice on and then you''ll see what it does. Lu Yang stretched leisurely, as he had lost track of time while comprehending the Dao Fruit Outline, not knowing how long his seclusion had lasted. But it surely wasn''t a short period, as his body had stiffened. He walked out of his abode, the morning sunlight strikingly bright. Why are there so many herbs? Lu Yang was taken aback, looking out over fields of medicinal herbs spreading from the mountain peak to the foothills, plants of great age that even top-grade spirit stones might not procure, each one would cause a frenzy among Integration Period Cultivators if placed in the outside world. Just how long had I been in seclusion for, and how did Sky Gate Mountain turn into a medicine garden? Yun Mengmeng wore a straw hat, bent over with a jade vase in hand, catching dew droplets rolling off the leaf tips. Second-in-command, you''ve come out of seclusion? Yun Mengmeng, holding the jade vase, trotted across the fields towards Lu Yang, Just in time to try some dew I''ve just collected. Dew? Was Sister Mengmeng collecting dew just now? I''ve just discovered it recently; the dew in the morning is very refreshing. Lu Yang, puzzled, Why not collect it directly with a magic skill? It seemed so cumbersome to catch dew drop by drop with a jade vase when a magic skill could gather several bottles in an instant. This is called ''living''. Lu Yang nodded, pretending to understand, although he didn''t, he respected the notion. He took a sip of the dew and, whether due to psychology or the true taste, remarked, It is indeed refreshing. Right? What''s going on with this medicine field? Has the medicine garden moved to our Sky Gate Mountain? It''s just that it was quite a hassle to keep going to the medicine garden to pick herbs for cooking, so Little Lotus and I planted some here on the mountain. They are growing incredibly well; one-year herbs are growing as though they were ten years old. Little Lotus said it''s because I possess the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, and she has the Longevity Dao Fruit Embryo; both can promote the growth of the herbs. This reminded Lu Yang of how enticing Fairy''s Eternity Dao Fruit was to the Little Medicinal Kings. Right, Chief Housekeeper and Second-in-command, let''s go over there, there''s something good. Yun Mengmeng suddenly recalled something and, without further ado, pulled Lu Yang towards the middle of the mountain. Arriving mid-mountain, they were greeted by a riot of purples and reds, flowers enveloping the entire Sky Gate Mountain, their scent intoxicating. What is this? It''s to celebrate the Second-in-command''s emergence from seclusion, quite beautiful, don''t you think? This was an idea Little Lotus and I had, from the bottom of the mountain to the top, there are twelve different flowering periods. Starting from January, the herbs at the foot of the mountain bloom, all the way to the herbs at the peak in December. This way, Second-in-command, whenever you come out of seclusion, you''ll always see flowers, Yun Mengmeng explained with an innocent smile. Fairy Eternity floated out, giving a casual but complacent remark, Pretty, isn''t it? Especially for Little Yang? Without a second thought, Yun Mengmeng replied, It''s also for the Chief Housekeeper, right? You also had a hard time accompanying the Second-in-command during his seclusion. Humph, as long as you know that Immortal too had a tough time. Yun Mengmeng always felt that the Chief Housekeeper''s reaction was a bit strange, but didn''t dwell on it, Second-in-command, you''ve been in seclusion for so long, is it finally over? Of course, do you see who I am? You''ve condensed a Dao Fruit Outline, what''s it for? Yun Mengmeng was very curious, her eyes sparkling. Lu Yang hesitated for a moment, feeling embarrassed to test it on Yun Mengmeng, Let''s find Old Meng and try it on him. On the way, Lu Yang asked, Isn''t Senior Qinghe around? The Demon Territory''s Creation Ancient Land has a lot of medicinal herbs that have been lost to time, Qinghe thought there were not enough varieties, so she went there to look for herbs. The Creation Ancient Land was precisely where Jiang Lianyi had once fallen into slumber; it housed many ancient medicinal herbs. Lu Yang had considered getting a few of those herbs, but they were too delicate and couldn''t adapt to the external environment. It seemed that Qinghe had a way of making them adapt to the outside world. Most members of the Immortal Lineage came to Meng Jingzhou''s abode, coincidentally meeting him just as he stretched and walked out from his retreat. Old Meng, just out of retreat, did you make a breakthrough? No need to sense his cultivation with Spiritual Sense, from Old Meng''s show-off expression alone, Lu Yang could be certain that Old Meng definitely had broken through. So-so, just Middle Tribulation Stage, Meng Jingzhou said modestly on the surface but gleaned information from Old Lu''s show-off expression. Did you also make a breakthrough? Only a Semi-Immortal, nothing to make a fuss about. You actually succeeded?! Meng Jingzhou was surprised; he had heard before the retreat that Lu Yang went around the world in search of clues to form the initial shape of Dao Fruits. To his surprise, Lu Yang already had Semi-Immortal status with Mid-stage Tribulation Crossing Cultivation upon his return. Shall we spar somewhere? Let''s do it! Both having made breakthroughs, they were eager to test their current abilities. They chose a deserted area deep within the Seek Dao Sect. Yun Mengmeng was watching the battle from a tree. Let''s make it clear, we rely on our own strength; no using Imitation Fist for you, and I won''t borrow cultivation from our ancestors. Meng Jingzhou recalled the last time he fought Old Lu who shamelessly used underhanded tacticsCutilizing not only Imitation Fist to borrow cultivation but also the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruits. It would be a miracle if he could win against that. Okay. In this deserted area surrounded by mountains stood a vast lake, and the two stood on the surface of the water, appearing as if they were nothing; the lake remained calm as a mirror. Meng Jingzhou''s muscles bulged, veins popped, and his body was tense like a cheetah waiting for its prey to make a move. Lu Yang drew out his Green Peak Sword, infusing the outline of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit into the blade. Seeing Lu Yang move, Meng Jingzhou, who had been preparing for a long time, suddenly burst into action with a loud boom, raising a colossal wave in the lake. His speed was much faster than the wavesCit looked as if the waves were chasing his footsteps from afar! Lu Yang simply performed what seemed to be an ordinary set of Sword Skills, striking Meng Jingzhou''s tough, wall-like flesh. Meng Jingzhou raised his hand to block! Clang! The Green Peak Sword struck Meng Jingzhou, leaving behind only a shallow sword mark, and a drop of Pure Yang True Blood! Old Lu, didn''t you eat? Your strength is lacking! Meng Jingzhou laughed heartilyCsuch an injury he could heal in an instant with a single thought! A subtle, inscrutable smile appeared on Lu Yang''s lips: Is that really so? Meng Jingzhou was taken aback, What do you mean? Before he could finish his sentence, his expression changed dramatically, as the realm he''d just broken into vanished into nothingness! In just the blink of an eye, he had fallen from Middle Tribulation Stage to Early Tribulation Stage! What is this about?! Meng Jingzhou was certain he hadn''t been caught in an Illusion Technique; it was a true and direct fall in his realm! Lu Yang''s face still bore that same smile. Meng Jingzhou finally understood what Lu Yang was smiling about. The Initial Form of Dao Fruit that I condensed, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, traces the root and returns to the origin. All things are in the cycle of Reincarnation, and thus is life, and so is cultivation. A more straightforward explanation is that it makes you return to the time just when you broke through to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Meng Jingzhou''s pupils dilated C to return to the starting point, to lower one''s cultivation, was an ability against the natural order! Fairy Eternity was suddenly enlightened; finally, she understood the purpose of Little Yang''s Dao Fruit Embryo and was very pleased. Isn''t this just suppressing your enemy''s realm lower than your own and then defeating them? Little Yang, you''ve learned the essence of the Invincible Elixir! Lu Yang: It''s not Fairy; how did my profound and inscrutable powers become so vulgar in your mouth? Chapter 1268 Chapter 1268: Chapter 1267: Strange Trace Origin Dao Fruit Outline Chapter 1268: Chapter 1267: Strange Trace Origin Dao Fruit Outline Fairy, the prototype of my Trace Origin Dao Fruit represents the vastness of life, having been through two lifetimes and comprehended reincarnation. Drawing from the Time Dao Fruit, traversing the Cultivation World to seek masters and make friends, visiting countless Semi-Immortals and Immortals to discuss life, learning their Dao Fruit philosophies, it''s a culmination of all these experiences. It''s not just about reducing cultivation levels alright, it is about overcoming opponents by reducing their cultivation levels. After half a day of explanation, Lu Yang realized it was indeed what Fairy Eternity had said. Damn it, could it be that I was able to condense the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype because it related to the fusion with the Invincible Primordial Spirit? According to Lu Yang''s expectation, as long as he could become an Immortal, his Trace Origin Dao Fruit would be able to weaken an Immortal into a Semi-Immortal, and Eldest Senior Sister''s Harmonization could save her. Sitting not far away on a tree, watching the battle, Yun Mengmeng''s eyes were filled with admiration. The Second-in-command is so powerful, lowering the opponent''s cultivation level is a surefire strategy, why didn''t she think of that? You can''t win this fight. Understanding the principle of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, Meng Jingzhou immediately surrendered. If both of them were at the Mid-stage Tribulation Crossing Cultivation, they could have had a match, but he was just at the Early Tribulation Stage, and Old Lu was at the Middle Tribulation Stage. There''s no point in fighting. No matter how capable he was, he couldn''t fight above his level against Old Lu. Surrendering now, he could avoid physical pain. Don''t give up just like that, we haven''t even started fighting, where''s your spirit? Lu Yang genuinely wanted to fight Meng Jingzhou, the previous fight didn''t even count as a warm-up. Meng Jingzhou rolled his eyes: Have some shame, will you? You''re misunderstanding, brother. What''s our relationship? Could I possibly fight above my level against you? Lu Yang snapped his fingers, dispelling the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, and Meng Jingzhou returned to the Middle Tribulation Stage. How about this, I won''t use the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, and we''ll fight for real, how''s that? That''s better. The two stood on the lake surface, rallied their spirits, and adopted their stances once more. In an instant, they both vanished from their spots, reappearing at the center of the lake, engaging in the most primitive combat without any techniques or moves. BoomC The lake surface exploded, water splashed up, and rained down like a downpour. The two silhouettes flitted in and out of the curtain of rain created by the lake water, appearing like they had thousands of clones manifesting at various points within the rain curtain. The sounds of battle were like drumbeats, booming incessantly, setting hearts pounding fiercely. Actually, it was due to their speed being so fast that ordinary people could only see afterimages, unable to discern where their true forms were amidst the myriad afterimages. Old Lu, not bad, neither your realm nor your physical body has fallen behind. You have to train your physical body; otherwise, Eldest Senior Sister would toss you straight into the furnace to burn. If you''re so afraid of burning, how will you withstand this move! Pure Yang True Flame and Nirvana True Flame suddenly appeared beside Meng Jingzhou. The appearance of these two extremely powerful flames caused the lake to boil, the water to evaporate, and mist to fill the air, making it even harder to see their figures. You''re trying to ambush me! Lu Yang was furious. A good close-combat fight, yet you use magic skills, and the key point is I wasn''t the one ambushing first. That''s called preemptive action! Meng Jingzhou didn''t believe for one second that Old Lu hadn''t thought about ambushing. The Pure Yang True Flame and Nirvana True Flame displayed by Mid-stage Tribulation Crossing Cultivation were terrifyingly powerful. Both True Flames required the nurturing of Pure Yang Aura, which was precisely what Meng Jingzhou had in abundance! True Fire, eh? I can do that too! The Pure Yang True Flame shone like the great sun, illuminating all things, deterring the petty and weak, while the Nirvana True Fire carried the sound of a phoenix''s cry, transforming into a blazing fire phoenix! The two True Flames had already been refined to the utmost extreme by Meng Jingzhou! Lu Yang''s palm steamed, and two kinds of True Fire appeared. Three Flavored True Fire, Golden Bird True Flame! Just as Meng Jingzhou was about to mock Old Lu for overestimating himself, he saw the Three Flavored True Fire and Golden Bird True Flame suddenly expand by tens of millions of times, like two flaming creatures. Especially the Golden Bird True Flame, it was more nimble than his Nirvana True Flame, and hotter than the Great Sun True Flame! When had Old Lu refined these two True Fires to such an ultimate degree behind his back?! The Three Flavored True Fire and Golden Bird True Flame compressed the void and scorched the sky, like the monarch of fire! Old Meng, move aside, my True Fire is tricky, it''s stimulated by the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype! Lu Yang did not know what had happened on the other side and urgently transmitted his voice through his Spiritual Sense. It''s too late! The True Fire was closing in, and Meng Jingzhou had no way out; he could only choose to clash directly! At the moment the four True Fires collided, Meng Jingzhou''s face changed dramatically. Only after coming into contact with Old Lu''s True Fire did he realize how terrifying these two kinds of flame were! Boom- The lake water evaporated, Meng Jingzhou was blown to the shore, his clothes charred. Old Meng, are you alright? The sudden turn of events gave Lu Yang quite a scare. He hurried back to check the situation, and Yun Mengmeng also rushed over upon seeing it. Cough cough- Meng Jingzhou was covered in soot and looked quite disheveled, Still alive, I guess. Only because he was tough, plus his Yang Qi was very compatible with the Yang Qi of the Golden Bird True Flame, counteracting the force. If it had been another Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, they would have been seriously injured and already drinking Elixir from a gourd. When did your True Fire become so powerful, how come I''ve never seen you use it before? Meng Jingzhou said with a resentful expression. Lu Yang was just as innocent: I had no idea my True Fire could be so fierce! I originally intended to use the Three Flavored True Fire and Golden Bird True Flame as a decoy to divert attention and take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on you. But as soon as I deployed these two True Fires, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype was also activated, and you saw the effect: the power of the True Fire became so strong. Meng Jingzhou said angrily, We agreed not to use Dao Fruit Prototypes before the battle! Lu Yang quickly explained, I didn''t want to use it; the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype acted on its own, like like Lu Yang thought for a long time, finally coming up with the precise description, It''s like there are myriad connections between the two True Fires and the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype. If these two True Fires are used, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype must be activated simultaneously. Fairy, do you know what''s going on? Immortal Fairy Eternity was just as puzzled, and the question was directed at her: I''ve never seen this kind of circumstance. The power of these two True Fires is already comparable to True Fire deployed by a Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype. The reason why Semi-Immortals are far superior to those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage is precisely because of the existence of Dao Fruit Prototypes, which make the magic skills deployed through them much more powerful than normal. For instance, a Peak Tribulation Stage cultivator deploying the Great Divine Skill Five Thunders Technique would definitely be inferior to to the Thunder Skill deployed by a Tribulation Dao Fruit Prototype. That''s why just now, the Three Flavored True Fire and Golden Bird True Flame could overwhelmingly dominate and forcefully suppress the Pure Yang True Fire and the Nirvana True Flame. Why would the Second-in-command''s Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype make the two True Fires stronger? It''s easy to understand that the Yin Yang Dao Fruit Prototype would make True Fire stronger, given that True Fire is ''Yang'', but Yun Mengmeng couldn''t figure out: what''s the connection between Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype and the two True Fires? And another thing, why must I activate the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype simultaneously when I deploy the two True Fires? Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang frowned, formulating a guess in his heart, Unless these two True Fires themselves are the result of ''Trace Origin''? Chapter 1269 Chapter 1269: Chapter 1268: The Magic Skill I''ve Learned is the Correct One! Chapter 1269: Chapter 1268: The Magic Skill I''ve Learned is the Correct One! The result of ''Trace Origin'' itself? Meng Jingzhou heard the implications in Lu Yang''s words, and his gaze became somewhat strange, Do you mean that the ''Samadhi True Fire'' was originally called ''Three Flavored True Fire,'' and ''Gold Crow True Flame'' was actually ''Golden Bird True Flame''? Lu Yang remained calm and composed, as if on the brink of enlightenment, That is pretty much what I mean. Don''t disbelieve me; I''m serious, Lu Yang felt his speculation made perfect sense. Fairy, who created the Samadhi True Fire and the Gold Crow True Flame? Fairy Eternity recalled all she had learned in her life and managed to give an answer, Both of these True Fires were born in an extremely distant past. They are far older than our times and probably originated during the era when the Cultivation System was being created. It''s hard to say exactly who created the Samadhi True Fire, but the Gold Crow True Flame was most likely created by the Gold Crow lineage. Lu Yang clapped his hands, That fits perfectly. Even though the ancient ancestors lived in harsh conditions, battling against heaven and earth, since they had created True Fire magic skills, it meant they had the very basic ability to defend themselves, so hunting wild beasts wasn''t difficult. Once they had taken care of food and warmth, the next natural step was to figure out how to eat better. Seasonings like chili, cumin, and sugar must have been hard to find during Ancient Times, so the ancient ancestors created ''Three Flavored True Fire,'' a fire that could enhance flavorsCcapable of both cooking the meat and making it tastier, killing two birds with one stone! And there''s another thing, the existence of writing had just begun in Ancient Times. Could our ancestors have come up with a sophisticated name like ''Samadhi'' for True Fire? Definitely not. They interpreted the words literally; the True Fire had three flavors, so they named it ''Three Flavored True Fire.'' Then for some reason, Three Flavored True Fire was lost, or only the name survived, and later generations changed it wildly, turning it into Samadhi True Fire. Look, does that sound logical? Clapping came from both sides simultaneously, Fairy Eternity and Yun Mengmeng applauding and vocalizing support for Lu Yang. Little Yang''s ideas are just what this Immortal wanted to express. The Second-in-command makes such reasonable points. Meng Jingzhou, Don''t think that just because your Immortal Lineage has many people you are correct. Then how do you explain the Golden Bird True Flame? Before Lu Yang could answer, Yun Mengmeng raised her hand and answered first, I know this one, definitely the ancient Gold Crow lineage had two legs, and later they mutated to have three. The biggest difference between Golden Bird True Flame and Gold Crow True Flame is the loss of one leg. Lu Yang echoed, See, that''s the answer. The three from the Immortal Lineage agreed, leaving Meng Jingzhou with some doubts, Maybe you should test another magic skill? Old Lu didn''t just learn the two True Fire skills crookedly. Let me try Earth Shrinking and Shrink Inch. Lu Yang stood up without hesitation and, as usual, employed Earth Shrinking. With a whoosh, he burrowed underground. Meng Jingzhou wanted to observe Old Lu''s underground movements using his Spiritual Sense, but Lu Yang moved through the soil so quickly it was surprising, and he soon exceeded the range of Meng Jingzhou''s Spiritual Sense. When Lu Yang emerged from the ground, he was holding a handful of black soil. Meng Jingzhou''s pupils dilated, Is this the black soil in contact with the World Seal at the very bottom?! Indeed. This meant Lu Yang had just dived from the surface straight to the deepest part of the ground in one breath! After I performed Earth Shrinking, I still uncontrollably activated the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype. Compared to usual, my burrowing speed this time was very fast, so fast that not even the king of earthworms, the Silver Ring King Worm, could catch up with me! Lu Yang was quite proud; it meant he was unmatched in the art of burrowing! Shrink Inch. Lu Yang used Shrink Inch and turned into a tiny figure an inch tall. Yun Mengmeng, seeing such a tiny Lu Yang for the first time, found it very amusing and poked him. Lu Yang felt that this image compromised the dignity of the Second-in-command, so he gradually expanded from one inch to three inches, then to one zhang and three zhangs eventually becoming a giant a thousand zhang tall! However, his growing process was like that of bamboo, growing section by section, increasing only inch by inch. Ha ha, now I can perform the true Law of Heaven and Earth! Lu Yang laughed loudly, his voice resonant and loud enough to shatter the clouds in the sky. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon after, Lu Yang returned to his original size. How do you explain ''Shrinking Ground Into Inches?'' Meng Jingzhou was a bit convinced by Lu Yang''s previous nonsensical explanations, mainly because he couldn''t think of any other explanation. Neither Fairy Eternity nor Yun Mengmeng answered; at a critical moment, Lu Yang reliably provided an explanation. It''s easy to explain. Just now I grew in increments of ''inches,'' which suggests that ''Shrink Inch'' might have been used for standardized measurements during Ancient Times. ''Earth Shrinking''? Literally, it means shrinking into the earth. Meng Jingzhou still didn''t understand, How did two unrelated words end up being put together? ''Even if I have to dig three feet into the ground, I will find him.'' Does that sound familiar? Meng Jingzhou nodded; who hasn''t heard this saying? Fairy, have you heard this saying during Ancient Times? I have. Lu Yang stroked his chin, speculating, According to my guess, this saying existed in Ancient Times. For example, if something was stolen from the tribe, the Clan Leader would order the entire clan to find it, even if it meant digging three feet into the ground. But how much is three feet? It''s hard to say, so our ancestors would become thirty inches tall, which is three feet tall, then shrink into the ground. Now, wouldn''t that show exactly how much three feet deep is? Meng Jingzhou, Old Lu, I wanted to believe you, but could your explanation be a bit more plausible? Lu Yang thought more and more that his guess was correct, Think about it, from a literal standpoint, does ''Shrinking Ground Into Inches'' sound like a Space Spell? Definitely not. The ancient ancestors had only recently created writing, so the magic skills they employed surely had to be understood from their literal meaning. It was later generations that misunderstood this skill. Don''t believe me? Ask Junior Brother Man Gu. When he first saw the term ''Shrinking Ground Into Inches,'' did he think it was a Space Spell? Then, Lu Yang performed ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch,'' disappearing from his spot. When Lu Yang returned, he held sand from Buddha Country, snow from the Extreme Northern Lands, seawater from East Sea proving how many places he had visited in just a short time. Before, when Lu Yang used ''Heaven and Earth in an Inch,'' he would be randomly transported to a cliffside, but after activating the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, the result was quite differentChe could finally choose which cliffside to appear on. So what does this prove? This proves the magic skills I learned are the correct ones, and all of you have been learning them wrong, Lu Yang crossed his arms, looking as smug as could be, having waited so long for this day of vindication after being slandered for so long. I knew my magic talent was so good; how could I possibly learn incorrectly? After such a lengthy spiel, Meng Jingzhou suspected that the last sentence was really what Old Lu wanted to say. Chapter 1270 Chapter 1270: Chapter 1269: Bipedal Golden Crow Chapter 1270: Chapter 1269: Bipedal Golden Crow As a good brother, Meng Jingzhou felt it was necessary to comfort Lu Yang. Old Lu, keep it normal. Everyone knows about your magical talent. Although you often learn spells in a slightly odd way, we all praise you as a magic genius when we''re outside. We''ve never talked about how you learn them crookedly. Don''t put too much pressure on yourself. I''m quite normal, look at me. The spells I learn correctly are ''Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth'' and the ''Playing Dead Technique.'' The ''Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth,'' a Divine Ability inherent to the Taotie Clan, wasn''t originally about devouring everything but was capable of consuming Spiritual Energy and soil. Right, this Immortal can testify to that. Fairy Eternity said, as Lu Yang''s ''Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth'' was taught by her. And the ''Playing Dead Technique'' is exactly as the Fairy taught. See, the spells that I''ve learned without twisting them are just the true forms of the spells. Meng Jingzhou let out a long sigh. When put that way, it did seem to make sense. So, the spells that are now circulating are not necessarily in their original forms. And Old Lu''s ''Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype'' could trace back to the origin and restore spells to their original state? Why don''t we ask Eldest Senior Sister about it? Sure. This was a good opportunity to share the great news about successfully forming the Dao Fruit Outline with Eldest Senior Sister. After repairing the lake, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou went to see their Eldest Senior Sister. The Immortal Lineage, along with Meng Jingzhou, arrived at the Eldest Senior Sister''s Abode. The door opened, and Eldest Senior Sister was inside, drinking tea and reading. Lu Yang noticed that the teaware Eldest Senior Sister was using was the very set he had gifted her. What''s the matter? Eldest Senior Sister put down her teacup and gestured for everyone to take a seat. Yun Mengmeng, carrying a small stool, sat down next to Yun Zhi, excitedly gesticulating, Xiao Zhi, let me tell you. The Second-in-command is so powerful now, he''s become a Semi-Immortal, absolutely invincible among his peers. Chief Housekeeper even praised his Dao Fruit Outline for comprehending the essence of the Invincible Elixir. It''s a pity I met Chief Housekeeper too late to cultivate my own Invincible Elixir Yun Zhi pulled out a cookie from beside the table and stuffed it into her good sister''s mouth to silence her. Junior Brother, you talk. Eldest Senior Sister, I have condensed a Dao Fruit Outline. I named it the ''Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype,'' which can trace things back to their origins, allowing them to revert to their most primal state. But since it just formed, its power is not enough yet. It could only revert Old Meng from Middle Tribulation Stage back to Early Tribulation Stage. Meng Jingzhou glared at Lu Yang. Just talk about your Dao Fruit Prototype, why bring me into it! Yun Zhi''s body trembled slightly as she realized the intention behind her Junior Brother forming the ''Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype.'' If Junior Brother became an Immortal, he indeed might be able to pull her back from her Harmonization state. Yun Zhi felt somewhat guilty. As Eldest Senior Sister, she should''ve been shielding her Junior Brother from storms, yet now, it was him who worried for her. Her gaze softened a touch. However, when using the Dao Fruit Prototype, I ran into a little trouble. Lu Yang felt a bit embarrassed. Even though he had become a Semi-Immortal, he still had to seek advice from Eldest Senior Sister. What''s the problem? Lu Yang recounted the entire incident along with his speculation. After he finished speaking, even Yun Zhi, who was usually devoid of expression, seemed to have a twitch at the corner of her eyes. Junior Brother''s speculation about the actions of our ancient forebearers was quite far-fetched. But on further consideration, it wasn''t unreasonable. Unfortunately, I can''t explain this problem. Yun Zhi knew far less about history than Fairy Eternity, an ancient being. If Fairy Eternity couldn''t confirm the validity of Lu Yang''s hypothesis, how could she be sure? It would be nice to confirm some guess. All of a sudden, Fairy Eternity''s eyes lit up, Oh, right! Immortal Jiuchong once told me that the Golden Crow race originally had two legs! With that, Lu Yang also remembered. When he first learned the ''Golden Bird True Flame,'' Fairy had mentioned this fact. It seemed necessary to seek out the presence of Immortal Jiuchong. Where is Immortal Jiuchong? In the Imperial City, Yun Zhi said. The preparations for the early stages of unsealing are complete; we only lack the aid of the Eternity Dao Fruit from Fairy Senior Sister. All four seniors are gathering in the Imperial City, and they asked me to please request Junior Brother to head to the Imperial City with Fairy Senior Sister after you leave seclusion. They specifically instructed me to ask you to make sure to attend. Lu Yang was flattered, unable to believe he held such importance among the Four Ancient Immortals. They said you must properly report to them the great feat of unsealing. Lu Yang: He had overestimated himself. Let''s go; I''ll accompany you, Yun Zhi said as she packed up the tea set, realizing that missing such a historic moment would be a regret. Yun Zhi, Immortal Fairy, Yun Mengmeng, Lu Yang, and Meng JingzhouCfive people set off for the Imperial City together. With Yun Zhi leading the way, the group quickly arrived at the Imperial City. Upon reaching the Imperial City, they learned from Emperor Xia that although the Four Ancient Immortals were in the city, they weren''t all together, each enjoying their own life. For example, Immortal Jiuchong was teaching at Taixue Academy. Taixue Academy was a place specially dedicated to the study of history, where all the historical scholars of Great Xia gathered. Re-entering Taixue Academy, Lu Yang felt sentimental: Speaking of which, the last principal of Taixue Academy was Guan Shanhai. When everyone found Immortal Jiuchong, he was in the lecture hall discussing historical issues with scholars. However, the people of Taixue Academy were unaware of Jiuchong''s true identity, just treating him as a teacher with a notable background. I''m telling you, among the Four Ancient Immortals, Jiuchong is definitely the strongest. This is historically supported. Look, this is the Immortal''s Notes from Immortal Jiuchong; it couldn''t be faked! Indeed, it is Jiuchong''s handwriting, but why does this book look so new? Immortal Jiuchong inwardly cursed his luck, realizing he forgot to have Time Immortal age it. Yun Zhi originally wanted to invite Immortal Jiuchong out, but Lu Yang stopped her. Eldest Senior Sister, perhaps it''s best not to do this. If Immortal Jiuchong is hiding his name here, he must not wish to reveal his identity. If we barge in recklessly, wouldn''t we expose him? Yun Zhi nodded, appreciating the Junior Brother''s thorough consideration, and opted to send a message asking Immortal Jiuchong to come out for a chat. As Immortal Jiuchong was arguing with someone, he heard Yun Zhi''s message, left the lecture hall, and was stunned to see everyoneCfilled with regret. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, how come you all are here? If you were coming, you should have entered the lecture hall and said, ''Immortal Jiuchong, it''s time; please unseal the World.'' That way, the whole academy would know my identity! Senior, since you wish to reveal your identity, why stay hidden here? asked Lu Yang. It''s one thing to reveal my identity on my own, another for others to uncover it! That makes sense. Immortal Fairy cut off Jiuchong''s sharing of wisdom, asking, Jiuchong, didn''t you say before that the Golden Crow species originally had two legs? Immortal Jiuchong, puzzled, wondered when the Immortal Fairy became so interested in history. Yes, in ancient times the Golden Crow species only had two legs. Later on, as the ancient predecessors grew stronger and heard that Golden Crows could invigorate Yang, they began hunting them. To survive, Golden Crows opted for evolution, gradually developing into three-legged creatures. The gecko''s tail regrowth for survival was learned from the Golden Crows. As for what they looked like, it was like this. Immortal Jiuchong raised his hand, conjuring a lifelike, radiant two-legged Golden Bird. It was exactly like Lu Yang''s Golden Bird True Flame. Chapter 1271 Chapter 1271: Chapter 1270: Difficult to Explain Predictions of the Future Chapter 1271: Chapter 1270: Difficult to Explain Predictions of the Future Indeed, are all the magic skills one learns the original forms of those skills? The words of Immortal Jiuchong made Lu Yang more convinced of his assumption. What was the Samadhi True Fire, Shrinking Ground Into Inches, and Heaven and Earth in an Inch like during ancient times? Lu Yang asked. Immortal Jiuchong was puzzled: What what? That is to say, were these magic skills different in the ancient times compared to now? Immortal Jiuchong found Lu Yang''s question somewhat amusing, but seeing everyone''s serious reactions, he didn''t dare to jump to conclusions lightly. It''s hard to say. There are too few records of ancient times. The ancient history that we know of today is what I have carefully distinguished from legends passed down from various races, determining which parts are true and which are exaggerated. And most legends are difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood. For example, the now-extinct Kua Fu Clan left behind legends. The Kua Fu Clan was said to be giants, for whom ordinary clothes were insufficient to cover their bodies, hence they researched magic skills that could enlarge ordinary clothing, such as Imitation Fist and Law of Heaven and Earth, which are said to share the same origin. I see, thank you, Senior, for your information. Lu Yang thanked him with a fist and palm salute. Immortal Jiuchong waved his hand: These are just unsubstantiated legends. I used to take them as jokes and tell them to Ying Tian and the others, but they were not interested. Now that Little Friend Lu has come out of retreat, and Fairy Eternity has also arrived here, does that mean we can break the seal? Immortal Jiuchong was eager to try; for this day, he had made many preparations, ensuring it would be more spectacular than the phenomena accompanying the Crossing the Immortal Tribulation. Just as Fairy Eternity was about to agree, Lu Yang interjected: We still have some matters to confirm, and once confirmed, would it be alright for the Fairy to gather with the four seniors at the Imperial Palace? That will be fine. Seeing this, Immortal Jiuchong stopped arguing with the ignoramuses from Taixue Academy about who was the true leader of the Four Ancient Immortals and went to wait for everyone at the Imperial Palace. After Immortal Jiuchong left, Fairy Eternity was puzzled: Do we still have something to take care of? Fairy, the ''predict the future'' skill you taught me, you learned it from Senior Sui Yue, right? I want to ask Senior Sui Yue how this skill came about. According to Emperor Xia, Senior Sui Yue was currently at the headquarters of Land Money Trade Association. Everyone left Taixue Academy and headed to the headquarters of Land Money Trade Association. Apart from Yun Zhi, it was everyone''s first time at the headquarters of the association. True to its reputation as the premier trade association in the world, it was indeed extravagant. Two Pixiu statues carved from spirit stones stood guard at the entrance, the ground was paved with red Warm Jade which kept it warm in winter and cool in summer. The whole place was situated upon a giant Meditation Array Formation, which not only aided in cultivation but more importantly, helped maintain composure. Moreover, each floor was permanently guarded by cultivators in the Body Integration Realm, ensuring the headquarters'' utmost protection. Those coming in and out were merchants with immense wealth, or cultivators above the Divinity Transformation Stage. Old Meng, have you never been here before? Lu Yang noticed Meng Jingzhou surveying the area back and forth, just like a newcomer. I haven''t been here. The people from my family who come to the headquarters are here for business, and they can''t bring me along. After starting my cultivation, I have not returned to Imperial City often, and when I do, it''s to see my family, so there''s no need to come here. That makes sense. Yun Mengmeng had an indifferent reaction: This is the top trade association in the world? It doesn''t seem better than our Sky Gate Mountain. She''d heard people say that the headquarters of Land Money Trade Association was full of worldly wealth and luxury, but now it seemed average to her. The items here were not as valuable as those at Sky Gate Mountain, nor were the people''s cultivation levels as high. Where is Senior Sui Yue? He should be on the top floor, Yun Zhi said, guessing why Senior Sui Yue was there and leading everyone upstairs. Ordinarily, the upper levels of the headquarters were off-limits to outsiders, but Yun Zhi''s distant and icy aura was so strong that anyone wishing to stop them was too scared to move. An attendant mustered the courage to try to stop them but was held back by the supervisor. That''s Yun Zhi. There''s no need to stop her. Yun Zhi? The attendant was quite unfamiliar with this name. Yun Zhi is the Eldest Senior Sister of the Seek Dao Sect and also an important customer of our association. The Chairman specifically instructed that she may come and go in the headquarters at will and must not be obstructed. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Can it really be like that? It''s normal for you not to know. She hasn''t visited here for over a hundred years. Yun Zhi led everyone to the Chairman''s room at the end of the top floor. Before she could knock, the door automatically opened. The Time Immortal was sitting in the Chairman''s seat, teaching, with two students in front of him. One of the students was someone Lu Yang recognized C the Thief King. The other student was an old man with only one leg, who must be the Thief Ancestor. Apart from Yun Zhi, everyone was quite puzzled as to why the two forebears of the Thief Sect were at the headquarters of the trade association. The Thief King shuddered involuntarily when he saw Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, recalling the terrifying events in Zhongshan County. Senior is teaching? Yun Zhi asked. The Time Immortal stood up with a chuckle. I''ve got some fate with them in the realm of cultivation, so I simply shared some lessons. Alright, I have some matters to attend to, you all should head down first. The Thief King and the Thief Ancestor bowed respectfully: Understood. Both of them had condensed the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit, and they yearned for the Time Dao Fruit, an Upper Dao Fruit. Knowing the appearance of Senior Sui Yue in the Imperial City, they had earnestly requested teachings from the Time Immortal. Yun Zhi nodded; she had guessed as much. For the Time Immortal to appear in the headquarters of the association, it could only be related to the Thief King and Thief Ancestor. Little Friend Lu has come out of retreat? It seems you''ve obtained quite a harvest? Is it to break the World Seal? Lu Yang bowed with his fist: Last time, thank you for the teachings, Senior Sui Yue. I''ve come this time, firstly to break the seal, and secondly, to seek clarification on something unclear. Oh? What''s the matter? Did Senior once teach a Divine Ability called ''predict the future'' to the Fairy Eternity? Is it a magic skill you created? It would be more accurate to say it''s a magic skill I was born with rather than one I created. Born with? Everyone was surprised, including the Immortal Fairy, who thought that this ability was a result of the Time Immortal''s understanding of the Time Dao Fruit. It''s somewhat similar to the Divine Abilities inherent to the Demon Race due to their bloodlines. You know, my true body is the Firmament Tree. After I gained Spiritual Wisdom, I felt as though I knew a magic skill innately. As my Spiritual Wisdom improved, the skill became clearer. After trying to use it, I discovered it could foresee future events, so I named this ability ''predict the future.'' The Time Immortal''s reply was beyond Lu Yang''s expectation; he had thought it was a skill the Immortal had learned from somewhere else. Since it was innate, there should be no confusion about it. However, if that was the case, why was he able to exhibit ''predict the future,'' which could view time lines? Suddenly, a thought struck Lu Yang as he remembered something. By the way, Senior, did you mention that the Firmament Tree had faced a great calamity in the past, was severed in the middle, and was utterly lifeless, and you grew as a new Firmament Tree from the old one? That''s right. Do you know what the great calamity was? The Time Immortal shook his head: I do not know. I hadn''t yet gained Spiritual Wisdom at the time; it''s just a conjecture I made after I was born with Spiritual Wisdom based on the condition of my body. Lu Yang frowned, the innate ''predict the future'' skill, the Firmament Tree being severed at its waist, and his display of a completely different ''predict the future.'' Was there a relationship between these three? As Lu Yang pondered, a pair of eyes gazed at him in the shadows, but no one noticed. Chapter 1272 Chapter 1272: Chapter 1271: Unsealing the Seal Chapter 1272: Chapter 1271: Unsealing the Seal A pair of eyes, shadowy and deep, fixed upon Lu Yang, yet no one perceived his presence; it was as if he existed not in this world, untouched by the myriad causality. Once again a clue about me has been found; such a troublesome lad. Should I kill him to prevent future troubles? Though at this moment many Immortals have convened in the Imperial City, this does not rule out making a move. Or should I alter the timeline, changing reality? sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The person peered at Lu Yang, pondering for a long time, ultimately abandoning both decisions. No, this won''t do, the Box World is about to be opened; acting now would surely be an effort in vain. It took great effort to make them believe I am Yao Saint, they think I''m already dead. Even if Lu Yang finds this matter strange, he shouldn''t suspect me. Indeed, in their eyes, this matter has already concluded, everything returning to tranquility. There''s no need to expose myself over such trivial suspicions. Besides, although Lu Yang is a difficult one, his experiences are quite intriguing; I really don''t want to make a move. The only remaining concern is, where exactly could that reincarnated person be? Well, if I can''t find him, others likely can''t either; it''s not really a concern. That person''s gaze fell once again upon Lu Yang, his expression somewhat peculiar. Speaking of which, this lad Lu Yang is truly good at guessing; his conjecture regarding the origin of the magic skill was almost entirely accurate. Lu Yang pondered for a long while, then looked up with a relieved smile: I can''t figure it out, so I won''t think about it. Let''s not waste time here, let''s go to the Imperial Palace. To the Imperial Palace? Time Immortal asked in confusion. Mm, I''m thinking of requesting the four seniors to meet in the Imperial Palace, would that be alright? Are we going to unlock the seal? Time Immortal rubbed his hands together eagerly, finally, the day had come. Fairy Eternity also smiled to everyone, None of you have seen the real starry sky, right? Today, I''ll let you feast your eyes! Meng Jingzhou and Yun Mengmeng were both full of anticipation, especially Yun Mengmeng, who felt that leaving the Secret Realm to follow Xiao Zhi was the best decision of her life, always encountering novelties. The group arrived at the Daming Hall in the Imperial Palace, with only Emperor Xia, Immortal Jiuchong, Jiang Pingan, and Meng Junzi present. Elder Ancestor, Meng Jingzhou was especially respectful in front of Meng Junzi. Good lad, reached Middle Tribulation Stage, you haven''t disappointed your old ancestor! Meng Junzi laughed heartily, Meng Jingzhou always bringing him surprises. Just a few years, and already reaching Middle Tribulation Stage. My junior has made a breakthrough, Old Jiang, as the elder, shouldn''t you show some gesture? Meng Junzi wrapped his arm around Meng Jingzhou, boasting in front of Jiang Pingan. Why not lend him the Taishang Sword to play with for a couple of days? Jiang Pingan was so angry that his eyes bulged: I''ll give you a taste of my sword that''s more like it! Don''t be so stingy, if not the Taishang Sword, handing over the Imperial Jade Seal is also fine. Jiang Pingan, unable to contain himself any longer, lifted the Imperial Jade Seal to smash it at Meng Junzi, naturally, Meng Junzi nimbly dodged it. So this is the throne. Yun Mengmeng tapped around the throne above the temple grounds. It doesn''t seem comfortable to sit on, not as comfy as Xiao Zhi''s chair. Her gaze towards Emperor Xia carried a touch of sympathy: Being an emperor is indeed suffering. Turns out you went to find Suiyue. Immortal Jiuchong smiled, We''ve already sent someone to inform Kirin and Ying Tian, they should be arriving soon. Haha, I heard someone talking about me the moment I stood at the entrance. Yingtian Immortal laughed heartily as he walked into the Daming Hall, looking around, I was worried I''d be the last to arrive, but it seems Kirin is the last one. As he spoke, Qilin Immortal arrived with Ao Ling and others, only a step behind Yingtian Immortal. Ao Ling and the others greeted Fairy Eternity Lu Yang with cheerful smiles. Since Elder Brother Lu Yang is here, does that mean you''ve successfully condensed the outline of a Dao Fruit? Congratulations, congratulations. Of course. Who do you think has fostered Little Yang? Fairy Eternity boasts proudly: Little Yang has perfectly understood the Invincible Elixir before condensing the Dao Fruit outline, which is much stronger than the two of you. Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi smiled awkwardly: Otherwise, why would we say Elder Brother Lu Yang? Us two Junior Sisters certainly can''t compare. The two seniors are too flattering Ao Ling pretended to be angry: You''re calling us seniors even though you''re almost a Semi-Immortal? Left with no choice, Lu Yang had to steel himself and change his form of address: The two Senior Sisters Junior Sister is too flattering. Hearing Lu Yang calling them Junior Sister, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi turned their anger into joy. Let''s not talk about this anymore. Now that everyone''s here, shall the seniors start to take action? Lu Yang awkwardly changed the subject. Shall we start? said Yingtian Immortal. Let''s go. Look quick, there''s some commotion at the Imperial Palace! Outside the Imperial Palace, a keen Cultivator was the first to sense the anomaly at the palace. Above the palace stood four towering figures with differing forms: one bathed in lightning like a chosen one of heaven, one semi-kneeling with a fist slamming to the ground, one with arms crossed and a resolute gaze, and one sitting cross-legged in midair murmuring incantations. Four figures, four forms, four auras. Each stood as an independent entity, yet together they exuded a towering and unbreakable presence. It''s the Four Ancient Immortals! People in the Imperial City excitedly pointed at those four figures, never expecting the Four Ancient Immortals to appear in the Imperial City at once. How many people will never in their lifetime see an Immortal, yet they were fortunate to see four at once! What are they going to do? Those Integration Period Cultivators thought of more possibilities, filled with surging emotions. Could they be unsealing the seal? Definitely! The Integration Period Cultivators saw joy in each other''s eyes, not knowing what the outside world was like. Yingtian Immortal slowly raised his head, his gaze profound, piercing through endless space, looking towards the Land of No Spirit above, his voice ancient, with a pause in between. Has the time, arrived? The Qilin Immortal stood up from his semi-kneel, recounting a past unknown to the people: Who would have thought, a battle from the past, the supreme power of extremity, led to this seal lasting for three hundred thousand years. Immortal Jiuchong, with resolve in his eyes, also looked towards the seal: With the fall of a formidable enemy, the order that stirred the ages is set right, and this seal should also disappear. Time Immortal stopped reciting the scriptures, akin to the big brother among the four, his voice not loud but filled with authority, making one feel it was beyond question. The seal has confined the world for too long. It''s time to break the seal, open up heaven and earth, and let people know what the sky is, what the universe is! With those words, the Four Ancient Immortals tacitly looked up, transforming into four-colored lights, soaring towards the Land of No Spirit. In front of the four-colored lights, before the ancient Four Immortals, even the bright Sun fades away. All beings from the East Sea, Demon Territory, Buddha Country, and the Extreme Northern Lands noticed these four existences. The world was silent, all eyes on the Four Ancient Immortals; it was as if they were the only four in heaven and earth. Lu Yang watched eagerly as Immortal Jiuchong used his ability to dim the brightness of the Sun a little. Should such an event be reported as it is? Chapter 1273 Chapter 1273: Chapter 1272: The Emergence of Anomalies Chapter 1273: Chapter 1272: The Emergence of Anomalies At this moment in the Cultivation World, whether mortals or cultivators, no matter which continent''s creatures, all put down what they were doing, craning their necks eagerly to watch the Four Ancient Immortals, transforming into a four-colored stream of light, fleeing far away, out of sight. Even the most keen-sighted cultivators cannot stand on one continent and see another. Are the Four Ancient Immortals going to break the seal? It should be, right? Although there were speculations when the Four Ancient Immortals appeared, after all, it was just a guess; who would dare to conclude without witnessing it themselves? Just as everyone was in doubt, a series of dull thunderclaps sounded overhead, and dark clouds obscured the sky. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why is there sudden thunder? At such a critical moment, why is there thunder? Who will disperse it? A Unification Cultivator frowned, even if he couldn''t see what the Four Ancient Immortals were doing, nothing should obstruct the view. He wanted to cast a spell to fan away the dark clouds and thunder. No, this is not ordinary thunder! A sensitive cultivator stopped his companion, Look closely, there are changes in this thunder! Silver thunder pierced through the dark clouds, rolling in the sky, and the thickness of the thunder was surprisingly consistent, like lines, forming various images. The images are of the Four Ancient Immortals! Against the backdrop of the dark clouds, using thunder as paint, silver snakes danced, outlining the scene of the Four Ancient Immortals joining hands to open the heavens! At this moment, if someone stood at the position of the Sun, they would see that the skies above all five continents were covered by thick leaden clouds, impenetrable to light. This meant that all creatures were fortunate to witness the process of the heavens opening! Mortals and low to mid-level cultivators were just glad to be able to continue watching the opening process, but the hearts of the Great Cultivators were filled with shock and awe; from ancient times to the present, no one had heard of such variations in thunder and lightning! Could it be because this moment holds an extraordinary significance in history, having an unusual implication for the heaven and earth, thus Heaven wants to record this moment with thunder and lightning? Yes, it must be so! If I and the Emperor had not lived in the Fairy Palace and had stayed in Great Qian, it would never have perished! Guan Shanhai snorted at such claims: The downfall of Great Qian is the inevitability of history, it has nothing to do with whether you lived in the Fairy Palace or not. The number of Divine Positions is fixed, and each of you Divine Monarchs occupies one. It''s impossible that you would have willingly ceded them to others. This led to those below lacking space to rise. The entire dynasty was stagnant. Your Divine Monarchs were merely occupying their positions without fulfillment, and the cultivators below would inevitably rebel. There would always be cultivators who secretly became Semi-Immortals, Immortals, and overthrew Great Qian. By comparison, our Great Yu abandoned the Divine Position system from the beginning and established the Imperial Teacher system. If it wasn''t for Wu Yao''s obstruction and I was still in Great Yu, the successive Imperial Teachers would definitely remain loyal to assist the emperors, and Great Yu would never have been doomed. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord snorted coldly, with utmost disdain: It''s just your wishful thinking; your Great Yu is filled with influential families. With each passing emperor, countless families rise, contending with previous families for resources. Family strife, internal chaos within the state, how could the Imperial Teacher system resolve that? If you ask me, The Controller said it best, had I and The Controller stayed in Great Qian, resolved the issue of Divine Monarchs, Great Qian would surely have been passed down through a thousand generations Even before the founding, Wu Yao and I had researched it; your problem with Divine Monarchs is unsolvable, fundamentally flawed Leaders of both factions argued endlessly about why their own powers had fallen into decay and perished, with neither side yielding to the other. The Semi-Immortals and those at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage from both sides dared not speak as they were essentially the Divine Monarchs and Family Ancestors. Look, there are changes in the sky! Someone shouted, drawing the attention of all the prisoners. The prisoners saw the densely packed dark clouds above their heads, and the thunder outlining the Sky Opening Map, causing the leaders of both sides to temporarily cease their conflict. Is the sky opening? What a clever move, using the Tribulation Dao Fruit to induce a Heavenly Tribulation; I''m afraid it''s not just us who can see it above our heads, the entire Cultivation World can witness this scene. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord clicked his tongue in admiration: I thought our Great Qian''s Sealing God Ceremony was already extravagant enough, truly worthy of the Four Ancient Immortals, their gestures are even grander. The Controller slapped his thigh, filled with regret: Why didn''t I think to use the Dao Fruit like this? If I had used the Enlightenment Tao Fruit to enlighten the Sealing God Platform, I could have pretended to be the will of Heaven sealing gods! At this moment, Guan Shanhai and the Controller shared the same thought, equally regretful: Our Great Yu''s founding ceremony was too conservative, originally I should have used the Imprinting Dao Fruit to imprint a bunch of top-grade Spirit Stones and set them off like fireworks! Demon Territory. Qinghe, clutching a Treasure Bag, feels like she has found an incredible treasure; these seeds inside are already extinct now. If planted at Sky Gate Mountain, the adults would surely reward her. Why has it turned dark? Qinghe looked up, the skies were covered with dark clouds, as four majestic figures were evidently unsealing the seals. Thud. Qinghe stared blankly at the sky, the Treasure Bag falling to the ground. In this moment, the unsealing by the four brothers meant that the adults had left seclusion and gone to Imperial City. Not just the adults, but everyone she knew should be present there. And she missed the adults coming out of seclusion?! Above the skies of the Wuling Continent, the Four Ancient Immortals perform the Law of Heaven and Earth, transforming into Sky Opening Giants. Beneath the feet of these four giants, golden lotuses appeared; Earth Bursting Golden Lotuses blooming with each step they took. Millions of Demon Beast illusions appeared, among them were such extinct species of Demon Beasts. These beasts bowed down to the Qilin Immortal in unison, a grand gathering of all demons. The Yin Yang Qi merged, branding the Tai Chi Diagram onto the entire land of Wuling, with Two Elements Create Four Symbols, Four Symbols Birth Eight Diagrams, endless and boundless. Moreover, the yellow Du bell tolls, declaring to all under heaven, with the temporal flow faintly visible, and the Nian Beast galloping and leaping upon these flows All these extraordinary phenomena appeared simultaneously around the world, astounding all who saw them. Such phenomena had never occurred before, yet today they emerged all at once, and anyone who witnessed this scene would feel that the unsealing of the Four Ancient Immortals and the opening of heaven and earth was a great feat, one that even Heaven commemorates with extraordinary signs. Numerous cultivators were sparked with the aspiration of ''a man should strive to be like this'', resolving to practice cultivation rigorously, aspiring to follow in the footsteps of the Four Ancient Immortals. Lu Yang and the others were observing from not too far away, trying their best to avoid the Recording Orbs. Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei were each holding Recording Orbs, capturing this scene from different angles. Don''t you want to show your face in front of the Recording Orb, Fairy? Lu Yang asked. Fairy Eternity floated beside Lu Yang, without phenomena, without momentum, without Divine Ability, like an ordinary Soul. No, showing off is such a hassle. Compared to the Four Immortals, Fairy Eternity is low-key. This can be deduced from the Four Ancient Immortals often holding sermons to discuss how to maintain an Immortal''s demeanor, while Fairy Eternity merely listens on the side. If it was just to unseal, there was no need for so many complex processes and methods; just like Fairy Eternity who quietly spurred on beside, others wouldn''t even notice her activating the Dao Fruit. But clearly, the Four Ancient Immortals had their own ideas. Chapter 1274 Chapter 1274: Chapter 1273: Opening the Heavens Chapter 1274: Chapter 1273: Opening the Heavens The sound of the Great Dao is echoing, reverberating between heaven and earth, with countless ancient runes appearing around the Four Ancient Immortals, these runes being the vessels for their Dao Fruits. The ancient runes flicker and merge into the Wuling Continent, touching the seal at its base. The World Seal was jointly created by the Four Ancient Immortals utilizing their respective Dao Fruits. The Yin-Yang Dao Fruit uses the Yin Yang Qi as the foundation for the barrier. The Time Dao Fruit allows time to reverse, repairing the barrier should it shatter. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit makes the barrier emerge unscathed from the same attack. The Tribulation Dao Fruit has attached the Infinite Tribulation to the barrier, an endless and irregular challenge that can only be violently broken. The interwoven abilities of the four Dao Fruits mean that even if the four of them attacked at once, the seal could not be undone. Only by them mobilizing the Dao Fruits to weaken the barrier, and then with the help of Fairy Eternity''s infinite self-detonation, could the seal be broken. Not enough, we''re just short of a bit! Immortal Jiuchong said in a deep voice. But this is all the strength we have! Kirin Immortal said, reluctantly accepting that despite their all-out effort, this was as far as they could go. Just a little bit more, just that tiny bit! Time Immortal remained silent, only persistently animating the runes to decipher the seal. Their voices were not loud, yet they held a sacredness and the weight of history, reaching the entire Cultivation World through the Heavenly Tribulation. The entire Cultivation World felt the disappointment of the Four Ancient Immortals. Yingtian Immortal slowly closed his eyes, as if having made a certain decision: No, this is not all our strength, there''s one last method left! The other three Immortals were simultaneously shocked: You mean to strike the seal horizontally with our Immortal Bodies?! Yingtian Immortal nodded: Yes, only this method is left! But that way, we would There are no ''buts''! The Four Ancient Immortals finally reached a unanimous decision, each flying to the four corners of Wuling Continent, suddenly self-detonating, wrenching at the hearts of all. After the self-detonation, the Four Ancient Immortals were drenched in Immortal Blood, an especially tragic sight. Still not enough, continue! They gritted their teeth and continued to self-detonate. The world was moved, speechless at this scene, the Four Ancient Immortals sacrificing far too much to unseal the seal. Some people couldn''t help but shed tears at the sight. The sound of the Great Dao that spread throughout the Cultivation World now carried a particularly desolate tone. Lu Yang was also moved, the performance of the Four Ancient Immortals was truly masterful. To unseal the seal, one needed to self-detonate as an Immortal on top of weakening the seal. Thus, the four Yingtian Immortals requested Fairy Eternity to temporarily bestow upon them the Immortal status, their feigned collision with the seal and resulting explosion masking the reality of their continuous self-detonation. Don''t be fooled by their blood-drenched forms; in fact, they were not hurt at all. The only thing real here was their Immortal Blood, which Lu Yang heard was drawn from their own bodies when they first initiated the plan. However, there was one minor issue, Lu Yang wanted to ask, why would Yingtian Immortal and Time Immortal bleed? One with an Immortal Golden Body, the other with a Faith Golden Body, do they even have a drop of blood? Yun Zhi explained on the side: Their Immortal Blood was borrowed from Immortal Jiuchong and Kirin Immortal. Lu Yang: Truly the bond between brothers, that even such a thing would be lent. Boom- With the last self-detonation, the Four Ancient Immortals, exhausted, were covered in wounds and had no strength even to fly, collapsing powerlessly to the ground. But the attention of the world was not on the Four Ancient Immortals. For the seal of the Land of No Spirit had been broken. Crack-Crack- The plates of the Land of No Spirit fractured, continually collapsing, gradually separating from the surrounding four continents and no longer in contact. Father, it''s late at night, time to sleep. The young man carried a cup of tea onto the high platform, his father being the Director of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. This is the location of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory of the White Horse Dynasty, the highest building of the White Horse Dynasty, built to facilitate the observation of celestial patterns, calculate the solar terms, and establish the calendar. The Director yawned, Is it already that time? Father, you often say that the movement of the stars follows a pattern, and our Imperial Astronomical Observatory has a history of a thousand years, having long summarized the laws of star movement. Why deprive yourself of sleep to observe the celestial patterns? The young man complained somewhat, as he couldn''t sleep comfortably with his father awake. When I was young, I used to observe celestial patterns around this time; it has become a habit, the Director said, as an older father, he cherished his son immensely. But you''re also right, our Imperial Astronomical Observatory has already grasped the laws of star movement, there''s no need to work so hard. Especially this Mysterious Land above our heads, unchanged through the ages, more observation is useless. The Director smiled and pointed at the endless sky that was filled with mysterious legends, the Divine World. Since the birth of civilization on this planet, that world has been floating above, with many stars in front of that continent, as insignificant as dust. To maintain orthodoxy through the dynasties, they all professed belief in the Divine Continent. According to their legends, enlightened ones could ascend to the Immortal World during daylight, which is the Divine World. Although the position of the Director will sooner or later be yours, after all, within the entire White Horse Dynasty, only we grasp the laws of the stars. But you must not be too negligent, I teach you the laws of the stars to be firmly remembered; this is the foundation of our standing. For example, in recent years the sea level rose, flooding the coastal towns, His Majesty asked us, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory, for the reason, we say it''s because His Majesty''s accession was illegitimate, causing the anger of heaven and resentment among the people. Guess if His Majesty believes what we say? The Director once again looked up to the sky, looking at that endless world with a sneer on his lips, As for this Divine World, it''s nothing but an unfounded legend. There are no immortals in this world, the immortals in the legends are just the ignorance of the ancients, mistaking martial artists for immortals, perpetuating the error. It wasn''t unusual for martial artists, capable of lifting a thousand catties of stone, to be mistaken for immortals. The Director stretched his neck, ready to sleep, when he noticed his son looking up into the sky, dumbfounded. The Director felt somewhat relieved; his son was ignorant and had learned the laws and their implications regarding the stars only superficially, and he was worried about his future. Now that his son was interested in the celestial patterns, it could be considered a return to the right path. The Director patted his son''s shoulder with relief, All right, stop looking, go to sleep. If you really want to watch, sleep well during the day, and then you can watch all you want at night. The son did not reply; his body was puppet-like, pointing stiffly into the sky. The Director looked up and was so frightened that he sat down abruptly on the ground, clutching his heart, his teeth chattering. That unchanging Divine World was trembling and breaking apart, followed by blinding light emanating from the fissures. Merely the light that shone from the cracks turned the night of their White Horse Dynasty into day, reversing Yin and Yang, upending the world. Centuries of heritage, experiences passed down by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory through generations, vanished to nothing at that moment. The Director''s mind went blank, not even aware of what he was saying, as if talking in his sleep. The Divine World has opened Chapter 1275 Chapter 1275: Chapter 1274: Beyond the Boundary Chapter 1275: Chapter 1274: Beyond the Boundary From the cultivation of land with fire and homestead to the dynastic changes, inheritance has continued to the present day, and the Divine World has always hovered above, mysterious and unknown, the source of all legends. Even the size of the Divine World remains unknown to the people, who cannot provide a precise answer. When the Divine World unfolds, stars seem to come alive, breaking away from their orbits, becoming unpredictable, reverently welcoming the Divine World. No legend, no theory, no experience can explain this phenomenon. Facing the glimpse of sunlight revealed by the Divine World, there is a chorus of prayers throughout the White Horse Dynasty, seeking divine protection. Director, His Majesty has sent someone to inquire the Chief Clerk of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau reports. The corner of the Director''s mouth twitches, his expression complex, unsure whether to cry or laugh: What is he asking me? About the matters of the Divine World? Is this something I can explain? Let alone me, even if all the past Directors were resurrected and gathered together, not one of them could explain it. Father, is that piece of the Divine World getting bigger? his silent son suddenly speaks up. The Director and the Chief Clerk both look up, with hearts already in turmoil now gripping their throats. A fragment of the Divine World, occupying the entire view, is approaching them. And when his son first noticed this fragment of the world, it was only the size of a sesame seed! The catastrophe of world destruction is it. The Director''s lips tremble, heart ashen, recognizing this as a natural calamity, insurmountable by anyone. When this world fragment descends, it will mark the fall of the White Horse Dynasty; all dynastic transitions and political struggles become meaningless in this moment. As they fall into despair, an indescribable giant hand appears, pinching the chunk of the world fragment as one would a pebble, halting its motion, suspended in place. The Director collapses on the ground, unable to exert the slightest bit of strength throughout his body. The highs and lows he experienced in his life paled in comparison to tonight. Before, he didn''t believe in the existence of immortals in this world, but now he feels it might be time to start believing. So this is what lies beyond the Box World, Lu Yang and others eagerly pass through the cracks from the Land of No Spirit, arriving at the universe. In the vast cosmos, the Milky Way hangs inverted, stars glittering brilliantly, making life seem incredibly insignificant. The stars are so close they seem within arm''s reach, as if a stretch of the hand could touch them. Fragments of the Land of No Spirit explode beside them like fireworks. At this moment, time stands still, and Lu Yang and his companions are intoxicated by the beautiful scene, unable to extricate themselves. For Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, this is their first visit to the endless starry sky, and they feel their minds and hearts broaden. The Immortal Fairy and other ancient cultivators are moved by the scene, reminiscing about the various aspects of ancient times. Yun Zhi is no exception; as a child, her favorite thing to do was to lie down on the grass and watch the stars. Wait, why are there stars nearby?! Lu Yang is the first to realize the problem. When the Four Ancient Immortals refined the stars into the continent, didn''t they refine all the stars within reach? Logically, there should be no stars near the Box World. But reality clearly wasn''t so. Now was not the time to admire the starry sky. The smallest fragments of the Land of No Spirit were made of hundreds of stars, and not a single star in the universe could withstand a collision with such a fragment. It would be even worse if the fragment collided with a star that harbored life. Lu Yang employed the Palm Buddha Country to catch the furthest flying fragment. Seeing Lu Yang''s action, everyone else also realized that letting the Land of No Spirit fragments scatter was very dangerous and each began to use their Divine Abilities. Law of Heaven and Earth, Demon Race true form, three heads and six arms, Rule Power Everyone picked stars and grabbed moons, fixing all the fragments in place. The Land of No Spirit fragments seemed about to crash into the stars at the last moment, but in reality, the two were far apart and posed no danger. After the group recognized the potential risk, they easily eliminated it. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I forgot that both the stars and the Box World are moving. The distribution of the stars from four hundred thousand years ago definitely differs from now. The Four Ancient Immortals arrived. With the opening of the Box World, the dark clouds and thunder disappeared, and since people couldn''t see them anymore, there was no need for them to keep up appearances. Qilin Immortal lay on a fragment of the continent, stretching like a cat: The outside world is indeed more comfortable. Yes, in the outside world, whether it''s battling with spells or comprehending Divine Abilities, there''s no need to be concerned. Yingtian Immortal and others expressed. The Box World was crowded with people, but once you reached the level of Immortals, any slight indiscretion could affect others nearby. Out in the cosmos, it was different. You could just find any desolate star and do whatever you wanted without much concern. In the various continents of the Cultivation World, whether Human race or Demon Race, everyone was talking excitedly about the cosmos that had been revealed just before the clouds disappeared. Is that what lies beyond our world? It feels similar to the starry sky we usually see, a Junior Cultivator scoffed, feeling disappointed after his unnecessary excitement. His elder was a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, who knew much more: That''s because your Cultivation Level is too low. The outside world is far larger than our Box World, a fact that is more obvious the higher one''s cultivation is. Besides, the outside world contains real stars. Integration Period Cultivators grouped together, rubbing their hands in eagerness, ready for a big undertaking: The seal has finally been lifted, now let''s proceed with the plan we agreed upon before! Three Integration Period Cultivators went to the Imperial City, located the Outer Realm Investigation Department established by Great Xia, queued up, collected application forms, filled out personal information, team intentions, guarantees, then submitted their forms, and waited for the review. Most staffing the Outer Realm Investigation Department were Luoshui Guards. Since the issues with the demonic sect and Ancient Cultivators had been resolved, their workload had significantly decreased. As the department mainly dealt with High Level Cultivators and was short-staffed, the Dynasty transferred them here. Similar organizations existed in Buddha Country, East Sea, and Demon Territory, decided upon by Emperor Xia, Demon Emperor, and others in a meeting. The objective was for cultivators to orderly venture into the outside world. Yu Qian, one of the Nine Palaces of the Luoshui Guards, reminded these Integration Period Cultivators before they left: Congratulations, your application to travel outside has been approved. Don''t forget the newly enacted inter-realm laws, as well as the guarantee you signed. If you violate the regulations outside, we will bring you to justice no matter where you flee, even to the ends of the earth. Of course, of course, Daoist Yu is aware of our character. We guarantee not to cause any troubles, the three Integration Period Cultivators said, their faces brimming with a smile so wide they couldn''t hide it, not expecting their application to pass so quickly. The three brothers by oath, close as anything, teamed up and flew up from Great Xia, passing through an Array Method, and smoothly entered the outside world. This Array Method would automatically identify the objects they brought with them upon leaving and those they returned with. It also served to prevent the dissipation of Spiritual Energy from the Box World into the external world. So this is the outside world, it''s so vast, remarked the leader, casually brushing aside a star obstructing his view. But the lack of Spiritual Energy in the outside world is a significant problem. We''ll just have to conserve Spiritual Energy then. We can rely on our physical bodies to travel and leap between stars. That''s true. Let''s first check out the nearby stars and see if there are any living creatures on them. Caution is key; life forms from the outside might be stronger than all three of us combined. Chapter 1276 Chapter 1276: Chapter 1275: White Horse Dynasty Chapter 1276: Chapter 1275: White Horse Dynasty I didn''t expect that there were living creatures so close to our world. Lu Yang changed into the clothes of the White Horse Dynasty and strolled in the street with his hands in his pockets. Lu Yang was among the first batch of cultivators to leave the outer world, and didn''t require any approval process. Upon arriving in the outer world, everyone was very excited, flying in different directions to see what the outer world was really like. By chance, Lu Yang found a star nearby. Is that the White Horse Dynasty with a thousand years of history? Interesting. Lu Yang temporarily named this star the White Horse Star. After a brief investigation, he roughly figured out the situation of the White Horse Star. The White Horse Dynasty is the largest kingdom on this star, with the surrounding minor kingdoms either being vassals of the White Horse Dynasty or too far away, just beginning to form their own concept of a nation. Here, the spiritual energy is extremely thin, making it difficult even for Energy Introduction into the body, so the people have taken a different approach, walking a path similar to body refinement, the path of martial masters. The three most powerful martial masters include the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, the Dynasty General, and the Inner Leader, who can lift massive stones weighing hundreds of pounds, and are regarded as divine beings by the people! The Divine World they talk about in their legends is probably our world. They must have seen the breaking of the Land of No Spirit, frightened by it. We should also meet the Emperor and explain things clearly to avoid any unnecessary panic. Why not just explain directly to them? Why do an investigation? Fairy Eternity didn''t understand. Lu Yang shook his head: Since we''ve come with the intention of cultural exchange, we should respect their customs and understand their history and culture. This way, the chance of misunderstanding is reduced when we communicate with them. After all, we are now representing the Cultivation World, and first impressions are important. We can''t be arrogant or condescending. Fairy Eternity sounded an ''oh'' but didn''t really understand what Little Yang was talking about. She pointed in the direction of the Imperial Palace: I think their communication is quite efficient. I was wondering if you could learn something from them. At that moment, a terrifying aura erupted from the White Horse Dynasty Imperial Palace. The White Horse Dynasty court meeting. After last night''s terrifying events, from the Emperor to the ministers, everyone was in a state of panic. They all wanted to know what exactly happened last night. Did a divine being manifest? They used their connections to ask the astrologers but still couldn''t get an answer. Minister Wang, about last night''s anomaly in the Divine World, what was the cause? Is it a blessing or a curse? The Emperor had asked Director Wang several times last night, and Director Wang could only appease him by saying it was a sign of good fortune. So, at the morning court, the Emperor asked him to repeat it in front of all the civil and military officials. Director Wang smiled bitterly in his heart, praying it was truly a good omen. If any disaster happened soon, his career as Director was over. The ministers were eager to hear Director Wang''s answer. Your Majesty Just as Director Wang was about to repeat last night''s lines, a hearty laugh interrupted. That must be something good! Three figures suddenly appeared, hovering above the palace, radiating strange brilliance, incredibly divine, like the deities of legend. Protect His Majesty! The Inner Leader quickly surrounded the Emperor with his men, watching the three figures warily. Seeing the Inner Leader, the three figures smiled: Looks like you are Zhang Longhan, one of the three great masters of the White Horse Dynasty, who can lift hundreds of pounds of stone, eh? Don''t be nervous, we have no ill intent. Seeing that everyone was still tense and did not believe their words. One of them snapped his fingers, and everyone unexpectedly began to float uncontrollably, even Zhang Longhan was powerless to resist. The strength he took pride in was nothing compared to these three, who rendered him merely a commoner! The man snapped his fingers again, and everyone landed safely. Flying, this what Immortals can do, no matter how strong a martial master is, they can''t fly! Let me introduce ourselves. We three are Integration Period Cultivators from Great Xia. My name is Sui Han, founder of the First Class Sect Sui Han Sect, and these two are Daoist Xuan Yi and Daoist Wen. Initially, the three of them planned to proceed cautiously, but after discovering the existence of the White Horse Dynasty, they realized they were worried for nothing as nothing here posed a threat to them. The incident last night was also unexpected for us. To put it simply, four great figures unraveled the world''s seal, allowing us to leave our world. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The officials and the Emperor couldn''t imagine who could be referred to as great figures by these three. So it was like that, the Emperor stuttered in response. Sui Han looked at the Emperor enthusiastically: Actually, we have a small proposal. We see that there are many people in your White Horse Dynasty, and surely there are many with the aptitude for cultivation but lacking Spiritual Energy. Would you be able to gather all the children of the dynasty, so we can test for Spirit Roots? If they wish to cultivate, they could come to our sect in the White Horse Dynasty to cultivate! Although Sui Han Sect is a First Class Sect, it is very ordinary amongst such sects, and located near Immortal Gate Prison Sect and the Super-grade Control Qi Sect, they have no competitive edge in recruitment. If they could lure some promising disciples to their Sect before other powers discovered this place, it would be the greatest achievement of their journey. Seeing that the Emperor and ministers were all in a daze, Daoist Xuan Yi sent a telepathic message to Sui Han: Older brother, you forgot to mention the benefits. Oh right, I was so excited I forgot about that. Sui Han cleared his throat: After all, gathering the children is not easy for you, so how about this, whatever demands you have, we can fulfill. Any demand? the Emperor asked cautiously, afraid to offend the immortals. Could you help us solve the problem of rising sea levels? That''s no issue, I''ll just cast a spell to freeze part of the sea, build an ice continent, and the water will naturally recede. Freezing a part of the sea was an easy task for Sui Han, hardly a demand: Any other demands? Can you help us deal with the Calamity Star? Director said it is because of the existence of the Calamity Star that our dynasty suffers constant natural disasters. Is the Calamity Star an actual star? Where is it? Daoist Sui Han stroked his chin, finding the issue quite challenging. The Director hurriedly took out the Stargazing Map and pointed out the direction to Daoist Sui Han. It was the first time Daoist Sui Han had seen the Stargazing Map, and he was very intrigued: This map is quite good; can I buy a copy from you? They were just worrying about not knowing the way outside, and here a map was delivered right to their doorstep; indeed, doing good deeds has its rewards. Give it to you, give it to you, the Emperor repeatedly said. Daoist Sui Han and his two companions studied for a long time before they understood the Stargazing Map and the location of the Calamity Star. He performed the Big and Small Ruyi, opened his large hand, and lifted the roof of the Imperial Palace: The Calamity Star is in that direction, right? It was dawn at the moment, with a dim light in the sky, and the starry sky could still be seen clearly, with the Calamity Star twinkling. In fact, this was a normal astronomical phenomenon, but none of the people present understood that. Daoist Sui Han''s Life-bound Magical Treasure was the Ice Bow. He drew the Ice Bow, condensed Ice Arrows, and fired one straight at the Calamity Star. Before long, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Calamity Star exploded and disappeared from sight. Not bad, not too difficult, all done, Daoist Sui Han said with a smile. Everyone was so scared that they sat down on the ground. What kind of divine powers were these? Drawing a bow to shoot a star was completely beyond their comprehension, it was like witnessing a myth come to life. Suddenly, three Flood Dragons appeared above the Imperial Palace. Dragons! They''re dragons! cried a minister. In their legends, dragons were auspicious. Daoist Sui Han and his two friends frowned; they recognized these three dragons as members of the East Sea Flood Dragon Clan. Had they also found this place? To think that there are so many mortals here. The leading Flood Dragon, as if he did not see Daoist Sui Han, transformed into human form and helped the Emperor up. I did not mean to scare you, my apologies. No, no problem. I presume Daoist Sui Han has already discussed our situation with you. I wonder if your territory would be willing to accept the protection of our Flood Dragon Clan? With our protection, we could teach you the methods for longevity and cultivation, among many other benefits. Daoist Sui Han and his two friends frowned: Accepting protection is another form of territorial expansion. Do you want to make the White Horse Dynasty your territory? That is not permissible! The Flood Dragon smiled and said: If it''s mutually agreeable, why can''t it be done? This White Horse Dynasty is suitable, just right for relocating our people here. Then three Integration Period Cultivators appeared, emitting an almost imperceptible chill. Flood Dragons frowned: Cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands? They rarely dealt with people from the Extreme Northern Lands. The three Integration Period Cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands approached the Emperor: Are you the Emperor here? We intend to relocate some of our people to your territory. Daoist, you''re overstepping your bounds, the Flood Dragon warned. The White Horse Dynasty was their territory; how could they accept people from the Extreme Northern Lands? The cultivators from the Extreme Northern Lands sneered: Overstepping? You just said it yourself, if it''s mutual, what''s the problem? The atmosphere in the Imperial Palace suddenly turned icy cold, with three parties'' forces, nine Body Integration Realm Cultivators, all eyeing the White Horse Dynasty. Do we fight? Who''s afraid? Then bring it on! None of the three parties'' forces was willing to back down; their gazes were cold as they started manipulating their Profound Skills. The Emperor and his ministers, terrified by this scene, scrambled frantically to flee. Oh, let''s see who wants to fight? The youth leaned against the door frame, smiling but not laughing, his gaze fixed on the nine Integration Period Cultivators. Who! Upon clearly seeing the youth''s appearance, the nine Integration Period Cultivators felt as if they had been doused with cold water, instantly simmering down. Lu Yang! Lu Yang helped the fallen Director to his feet and walked toward the three parties'' forces with a smile. Quite imposing, aren''t we? Forgot the rules, did we? Exploring outside, try not to disturb the creatures on the stars, remember? One came to pick Spirit Roots, one to encircle land, and one to colonize; all very capable, indeed! Faced with Lu Yang''s admonishment, the nine Integration Period Cultivators hung their heads, not daring to reply. In their eyes, the Lu Yang of today was not just among the first Geniuses, but a genuine Transcendence Tribulation Stage Cultivator, an existence they dared not provoke. In the eyes of the Emperor and his ministers, Lu Yang was shrouded in a mysterious veil. These nine divine beings had the power to reach the heavens, yet in the presence of this youth, they were so frightened they couldn''t even speak. Who exactly was he?! Sending you out was to let you see what the outside world is like, not to give you a chance to flex your power! Lu Yang turned around, just about to reassure the Emperor, saying that we pursue peace, and with me here, nothing will happen. Then he saw the Emperor respectfully lifting the Imperial Jade Seal above his head: My lord, our White Horse Dynasty is willing to submit to you. Lu Yang: No, I''m not here for that. Chapter 1277 Chapter 1277: Chapter 1276: The Great Bean Dynasty Expands Its Territory Today Chapter 1277: Chapter 1276: The Great Bean Dynasty Expands Its Territory Today Little Yang, keep it, keep it, it''s just right for them to join our Great Bean Dynasty. Fairy Eternity in the Spiritual Space was egging Lu Yang on, relentlessly whispering in his ear. You can consider this expanding the territory; I''ll credit you with a great merit. Although Lu Yang was a Pillar Minister of the Great Bean Dynasty, he had his own thoughts and couldn''t just listen to whatever Fairy Eternity said. He appeared in the Imperial Palace to stop the fight in the name of justice, not to mark territory or claim land. What kind of talk would that be if word got out? It would contradict his upright and dignified image. Lu Yang put the Imperial Jade Seal back into the Emperor''s hand and explained calmly: Our Great Bean Dynasty is not recruiting anyone. The Great Bean Dynasty? The Emperor was taken aback, finding the name odd. Lu Yang inwardly cursed, realizing his slip-up was due to Fairy Eternity''s constant murmuring about the Great Bean Dynasty in the Spiritual Space, now occupying his thoughts. I mean, we come for peace, respecting your wishes absolutely, guaranteeing your independence, and you won''t become a vassal to anybody. The Emperor sincerely wished to submit to Lu YangCthat simply had to be done. Although he didn''t understand what was so good about their White Horse Dynasty for it to attract nine Divine beings in such a short time, if it weren''t for this Immortal''s arrival, he couldn''t begin to imagine the consequences. Just as Lu Yang was about to explain further to reassure the Emperor, the sky resounded with the sonorous chanting of Buddhist scriptures. Well said, it''s unexpected to encounter a star with living beings, all mere mortals, upon my arrival. It''s truly a godsend and perfect for my Dharma assembly The monk from Buddha Country saw the nine at the Body Integration Realm in the Imperial Palace and Lu Yang who was supporting the Emperor, and his voice abruptly stopped, sweating profusely. The Emperor quietly watched Lu Yang, while Lu Yang silently looked up at the monk from Buddha Country in the sky. Trying to cause trouble, huh? I just finished stating our peaceful intentions, and on the heels of that, you come and treat this place as your Dharma assembly? Amitabha, this poor monk will take his leave now. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Come back. Lu Yang said just two words, scaring the high monk from Buddha Country into retreating back in the air. Benefactor Lu, ah no, Senior Lu, perhaps there''s some misunderstanding here. Lu Yang ignored the monk, making him stand with the nine at the Body Integration Realm as punishment, while he continued to soothe the Emperor. They are just new to the outer world, emotionally unsettled, and inevitably made some inappropriate actions. Rest assured, I''ll report back on your kingdom''s situation soon, and they will send people over to ensure everything is taken care of. Lu Yang was quite confident in the work ethics of Great Xia. As for the seniors, please cease your exploration and come back with me. Lu Yang''s eyes narrowed slightly, exuding a strand of imposing pressure, staring at the ten at the Body Integration Realm with a displeased look. They had just left and already caused such a mess, tarnishing the outer world''s impression of them. Those unaware might even think they were bandits. Sui Han Daoist and the other two had a relatively minor issue and just needed to copy the laws a few times as punishment. As for the others, certainly, they would not be allowed to go out anymore. The ten at the Body Integration Realm felt the imposing pressure released by Lu Yang, their expressions changing dramatically. This kind of pressure was definitely not what one at the Early Tribulation Stage should possess! Could it be that he has already cultivated to the Middle Tribulation Stage?! It hadn''t been long, the speed of his cultivation was frighteningly swift. Naturally, they were reluctant to return, but no one dared to flee. After bidding farewell to the Emperor, Lu Yang led the ten at the Body Integration Realm back to Great Xia, first sending Sui Han and his companions back, then informing the Outer Realm Investigation Department about the White Horse Dynasty, instructing them to send help immediately. After that, Lu Yang visited the Western Paradise Temple of Buddha Country, the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, and the Snow Emperor at the Extreme Northern Lands, one after another. Good for nothing, daring to ignore my words! The Snow Emperor roared in anger, frightening the three at the Body Integration Realm from the Extreme Northern Lands into trembling. Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, I didn''t expect you to be at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage already, Xue Shilou smiled and said. He was currently following the Snow Emperor in cultivation, and seeing the rapid pace of Lu Yang''s cultivation, he couldn''t help feeling envious. But he also knew that all he could do was envy Lu Yang; comparing their cultivation was simply humiliating himself. Snow Daoist, do cultivate diligently, but don''t be overly hasty, Lu Yang kindly advised. After Lu Yang left, the Emperor and his ministers were extremely anxious, fearing the appearance of more divine beings. And as if their fears summoned the very occurrence, soon new deities arrived, leaving the ministers almost numb. There indeed is a dynasty close by. The newcomers were three people, with the leader noticing the expressions of the Emperor and his ministers, he said: Don''t be nervous. I am Yu Qian from the Great Xia Outer Realm Investigation Department. My colleagues here are with me, sent by Lu Yang. The group, originally tense, felt somewhat relieved to hear that the visitors were introduced by Lu Yang. Immortal, please take a seat, the Emperor instructed the eunuchs to bring seats and ordered the Imperial Kitchen to quickly prepare a feast to entertain the Immortal. There is no need for such trouble; we are here to understand some matters. Lu Yang had only provided an introduction to the situation of the White Horse Dynasty to the Outer Realm Investigation Department, and Yu Qian and his colleagues were here for a more thorough investigation. After all, the White Horse Dynasty is the first power encountered since breaking the seal; one cannot be too cautious. The problems encountered during interaction with the White Horse Dynasty are very helpful in establishing new exploration principles subsequently. Immortal, please ask away, I will withhold nothing. One of Yu Qian''s colleagues took out paper and pen to record, while another produced a Recording Orb to capture this historic moment. Is your power called the White Horse Dynasty? Yes. How long is its history? One thousand two hundred years exactly. The Emperor was very proud when talking about the history of the White Horse Dynasty, for it had been the longest ruling dynasty through ancient and modern times. Yu Qian had never seen a dynasty ruling for such a short period, almost like it had just been established, but judging from the other party''s expression, they seemed very proud of one thousand two hundred years. It seemed that the concept of time regarding the founding of a mortal nation was different from theirs; perhaps this was a very worthy question for research, so he temporarily noted this point down. Have you then ever made contact with beings from beyond this star? Star? You mean the place we''re in is a star? The Emperor was shocked, and the previously quiet ministers also became restless. They had always believed that their world was a flat continent, after all, the Divine World above was the best example of that. Yu Qian thought to himself, it seems they have not made contact with beings from other stars. How many inhabitants does your dynasty have? Fifty million. Yu Qian''s colleagues wrote it down, then he continued to inquire about the White Horse Dynasty''s bureaucratic system, cultivation system, previous history, legends about the Divine World, and so on. He essentially grasped the situation of the White Horse Dynasty. Yu Qian still needed to report back on the White Horse Dynasty to his superiors; the follow-up negotiation work would no longer be his responsibility. Before leaving, Yu Qian thought of something and asked: Just to make sure in case of any eventualities, your dynasty is an independent state, and hasn''t joined any other powers, right? The Emperor hesitated for a moment, then made up his mind and said: May I inquire of the Divine World, is there a power called the Great Bean Dynasty? In truth, we are a vassal state of the Great Bean Dynasty. Chapter 1278 Chapter 1278: Chapter 1277: This Is Not Something You Should Know Chapter 1278: Chapter 1277: This Is Not Something You Should Know Great Bean Dynasty? Yu Qian couldn''t help but be puzzled in his heart. What exactly was the Great Bean Dynasty? The name didn''t even sound like a major power. He looked to his two colleagues, both of whom shook their heads; they had never heard of the Great Bean Dynasty. Are you sure it''s called the Great Bean Dynasty? Seeing Yu Qian''s reaction, the Emperor also had his doubts. Recalling what Lu Yang had said, he had indeed mentioned our Great Bean Dynasty. The Emperor said they were a vassal of the Great Bean Dynasty, worrying that the divine beings would look down on them as mere posturing, brandishing the tiger''s skin as a flag. But how could it be that the other party seemed to have never heard of the Great Bean Dynasty? Now that the words had been spoken, it was too late to take them back. Yu Qian noticed the Emperor''s expression and sensed there were untold reasons, Speak freely; there is no harm. The Emperor broke into a cold sweat on his forehead, not knowing how to reply, Immortal, please don''t ask any further. The White Horse Dynasty said they are a vassal of the Great Bean Dynasty? When Yu Qian reported this, Emperor Xia was as shocked as if he had seen a ghost. Yu Qian was able to find the White Horse Dynasty because Lu Yang had told him. Now, the White Horse Dynasty claimed they were a vassal of the Great Bean Dynasty; it was clear that this was Lu Yang''s doing. How could Lu Yang act so quickly? It hadn''t even been a day since the seal was lifted, and he had already aligned the outer world forces under the Great Bean Dynasty? Emperor Xia remembered the masters of Great Xia, Buddha Country, Demon Territory, East Sea, and the Extreme Northern Lands and how they were all subjects of the Great Bean Dynasty. He chuckled self-mockingly, murmuring softly, Indeed, where in this world isn''t part of the Great Bean Dynasty? Your Majesty, what exactly is this Great Bean Dynasty? Yu Qian''s heart skipped a beat. His Majesty spoke softly, but Yu Qian''s senses at the Body Integration Realm were sharp enough to catch every word clearly. Stop asking, this is not for you to know. Emperor Xia''s face darkened slightly as he dismissed Yu Qian. Of course, he could not divulge the matters of the Great Bean Dynasty. How could he say that besides himself, all others in the Great Bean Dynasty started as Semi-Immortals, while he was the only one at the Spirit Transformation Stage? Such an admission would be a loss of all dignity. Yu Qian was even more shocked. Just what was this Great Bean Dynasty? Even his Majesty was tight-lipped about it, touching on a taboo, unwilling to discuss further. If such a powerful force existed, why had he never heard of it before? Suddenly, Yu Qian thought of the existence of the Heavenly Court. Before the Heavenly Court Sect had made its appearance, who knew that such an enormous entity existed in Ancient Times? Could it be that the Great Bean Dynasty was a terrifying existence comparable to the Heavenly Court, lurking in the shadows? When His Majesty said that the whole world was the Great Bean Dynasty''s, did it mean that Great Xia was part of it too? The warm sunlight streamed into the Daming Hall, yet it cast a shadow in Emperor Xia''s eyes. Yu Qian shivered, feeling an eerie chill in Daming Hall. Yu Qian retreated and left the Daming Hall, leaving Emperor Xia alone. Emperor Xia wasn''t aware of Yu Qian''s reaction. He was pondering whether there was a deeper meaning behind the White Horse Dynasty being a vassal of the Great Bean Dynasty. Emperor Xia was uncertain and wanted to consult the ancient ancestors, but they had gone beyond the realm, and it would certainly be some time before their return. He could only rely on his own thoughts. The White Horse Dynasty is far too weak. Even the weakest of cities could overpower them. With such a disparity in strength, it''s hard to assure that White Horse Dynasty would be treated as an equal. Now that the White Horse Dynasty has become a vassal of the Great Bean Dynasty, and the countries of the Great Xia Buddha Country are nonetheless vassals of Great Xia. Lu Yang has given us a reason to treat the White Horse Dynasty equally and without bullying, or is this a warning? Perhaps this is not Lu Yang''s intention, but the will of that primeval first Immortal behind him! Emperor Xia marveled at the wisdom of Fairy Eternity, truly deserving the title of the greatest Immortal from Ancient Times. After a brief encounter with the White Horse Dynasty, he had thought of this method. Moreover, the White Horse Dynasty was not averse to becoming a vassal. With such maneuvering, I am indeed less capable. Although people praise Emperor Xia as the once-in-an-eternity Emperor, and he believes he lives up to that reputation. But compared to Emperor Dou, he falls far short. We still need to inform the Demon Emperor and the others about this. Emperor Xia wrote four identical secret letters. They, the five speakers, had made an agreement during the meeting that important intelligence discovered during their exploration of the outside world should be shared. The secret letters contained not only the information about the White Horse Dynasty but also Emperor Xia''s speculations. Emperor Xia felt that if he didn''t write down his speculations, Zhu Tian and the others wouldn''t be able to see through this point. Senior Yu Qian must have already registered the White Horse Dynasty, right? Lu Yang flew through the universe, which was vast and intriguing with asteroids passing by now and then, and he no longer dwelt on the matters of the White Horse Dynasty. When he sent those in the Body Integration Realm back home, the powers they belonged to had already learned about the existence of the White Horse Dynasty. Since all the major forces were aware, no cultivator would dare to have designs on the White Horse Dynasty. As for the issue of rising sea levels in the White Horse Dynasty, there were plenty of cultivators in the Cultivation World capable of resolving it. Is this the Calamity Star? Lu Yang found the star that Daoist Sui Han had shot and exploded with an arrow. He came to wrap up for Daoist Sui Han, who could create the South and North Poles, but was unable to restore the Calamity Star. Fortunately, there was no one on the Calamity Star. Immortal Fairy Eternity yawned and flew out of the Spiritual Space: Of course, there wouldn''t be anyone. Do you think life-bearing stars are common? During Ancient Times, perhaps one in tens of thousands of stars harbored life, and the number must be even less now. Do we need to use the Dao Fruit Outline to restore the star? Let''s give it a try. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang rubbed his hands together excitedly. Theoretically, using the Dao Fruit Outline to restore a star was possible, but it was uncertain in practice. The Calamity Star had a radius of ten thousand miles, bigger even than the White Horse Star. The Calamity Star was blown to bits by Daoist Sui Han, countless fragments turned into meteors flying in all directions, leaving behind only a Star Core and the Earth Core clinging to it. Lu Yang activated the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, connecting his thoughts to the Star Core, achieving a delicate balance. Trace Origin! The Star Core generated a kind of suction force. At first, the nearby fragments sensed it and reattached themselves to the Star Core, followed by the meteors that had flown off in all directions. They flew back in reverse, returning to their original places. Like a jigsaw puzzle, they gradually formed the shape it was meant to be. Finally, the cracks on the surface of the Calamity Star closed up, and nobody could tell that the star had ever exploded. We did it! Lu Yang was overjoyed, unexpectedly smooth, and it hadn''t consumed much spiritual essence. Little Yang is impressive. Immortal Fairy Eternity clapped her hands in applause. Let''s go, continue to find stars that harbor life. Lu Yang waved his hand grandly, directing his way forward. He felt more powerful than ever before, like he could do anything. Ten days flashed by in the blink of an eye. Why haven''t we come across any life-bearing stars after flying for so long? Lu Yang''s spirit, once high and mighty, waned, thinking he would quickly find another White Horse Star, but it now seemed he was too optimistic. Immortal Fairy Eternity was not surprised: I told you, life-bearing stars are rare, not even one in tens of millions. Besides, you''re flying slowly, it''s definitely going to take a while to find one. Hearing Immortal Fairy Eternity say this, Lu Yang regretted not following Eldest Senior Sister and choosing to explore alone. Among this first batch of explorers, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei were with the Qilin Immortal, Old Meng with Meng Junzi, and Sister Mengmeng with Eldest Senior SisterCall following Immortal beings, who surely flew faster than he did. In contrast, he was alone, without support. Lu Yang''s gaze fell on Immortal Fairy Eternity, who was spinning around, amusing herself. Oh, wrong, there was also an Immortal accompanying him, but she wasn''t much use. Why are you looking at me like that? Immortal Fairy Eternity felt Little Yang''s gaze was disrespectful to an Immortal; with such a beautiful Immortal as herself for company, he should be secretly delighted. Chapter 1279 Chapter 1279: Chapter 1278: Did Someone Forget Someone? Chapter 1279: Chapter 1278: Did Someone Forget Someone? Even if the next Life Star is a lightyear away, Lu Yang would have to fly for several years. Fairy, do you have any methods that can make me fly faster? It''s a bit late to start learning Flying Divine Power now, so Lu Yang decides to clutch at straws and ask the Fairy for advice. Of course, there is. Lu Yang is delighted; he asked the right person, and there actually is a way. Just self-detonate, blow up your whole body, leaving just your head. The blast wave from the self-detonation will whoosh your head far away, and then your head will regenerate, turn back into a human form, and you can continue with self-detonation and regeneration. Just boldly use this method, and I guarantee you''ll fly faster than Yingtian Immortal and the others! Lu Yang feels he isn''t in such a hurry to rush on his way after all. He sighs inwardly; had he known, he would have gone with Eldest Senior Sister and Sister Mengmeng. He had previously been glad not to follow Eldest Senior Sister, having no one to control him, doing whatever he wanted, but he was happy too soon. Right, Vast Sea Ancestral Master is a Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, he might have a way. Lu Yang prepares to backtrack the way he came. However, backtracking is still a big problem; it took him more than ten days to fly from the Cultivation World to this godforsaken place. It will take another ten days to fly back, which is too much of a time waste. There it is! Lu Yang has an epiphany, an idea strikes him. Trace Origin! He uses the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype to backtrack his position to its original location. Fairy Eternity senses the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype trying to affect her. After pondering, she decides not to resist and lets the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype influence her. The scene changes, and in the next moment, Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity appear in the location they were at one day ago. Not a bad idea. Fairy Eternity has also been trace originated back with him. It really works. Lu Yang is overjoyed; this makes the return trip much more convenient. Although it''s only possible to trace origin back to one day''s location, it doesn''t matter; he can use the Dao Fruit Prototype a few more times. Trace Origin. Trace Origin. Lu Yang successfully returns to the Cultivation World. Let''s go find Vast Sea Ancestral Master. He heads straight for the Seek Dao Sect. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Behind Sky Gate Mountain at Seek Dao Sect. He must have been kidnapped by now, Qinghe complains to Chasing Moon True Person, feeling aggrieved, When they went to the universe, not a single one remembered to call for me. She rarely leaves, and just on this rare occasion, within two to three days, it just so happened that Lu Yang left his retreat, taking Immortal Fairy with him to rush to Imperial City to break the seal. Chasing Moon True Person kindly comforts her, using the Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo so that Qinghe wouldn''t be too heartbroken: Don''t worry, I think they''re just delayed by some matter, just like Guiyuan and the others wouldn''t forget me, they definitely won''t forget you. As long as you wait in Seek Dao Sect, they will come to find you for sure. Lu Yang flies halfway, then decides to change his route on the spot, feeling that his chances of finding the Vast Sea Ancestral Master in the Dragon Palace are higher. Old Dragon Emperor. With Lu Yang''s status as a familiar face, he doesn''t need the shrimp soldiers and crab generals to announce his presence; he can directly find Old Dragon Emperor. Lu Yang, young friend, why have you returned so soon? Did you catch another member of our Sea Clan not following the rules? Old Dragon Emperor is startled to see Lu Yang, worrying that their Sea Clan has caused trouble again. No, that''s not it. I''m here to ask if Vast Sea Ancestral Master is around? Old Dragon Emperor points to the ceiling: At this moment, Vast Sea Ancestral Master and Senior Ao Ya should be on the island above Dragon Palace. Lu Yang hesitates: Would it be convenient for me to see them now? It probably won''t come to making love under the open sky right? The Old Dragon Emperor didn''t sound very confident when he said this. Lu Yang also thought it wouldn''t come to that. He bade farewell to the Old Dragon Emperor and flew toward the sea island, where he saw two seniors daydreaming about the future. The two seniors were sitting on the grass, with Vast Sea Daoist Lord wrapping one arm around Ao Ya while pointing toward the sky. Xiao Ya, I plan to set our wedding venue in the cosmos, to let the myriad stars bear witness to our ceremony. Stars are eternal and unchanging, symbolizing that my love for you will never change either. Stop it, what are you saying? Ao Ya blushed, too shy to look at Vast Sea Daoist Lord. Lu Yang pretended not to see the couple and looked around shouting loudly, Is the Ancestor here? Startled by the noise, the two quickly got up. Ancestor, so you''re here. I greet you, Senior Ao Ya. Vast Sea Daoist Lord coughed twice: Ahem, didn''t you leave to explore the outer realms? Why are you back? Lu Yang described the problems he was facing. Vast Sea Daoist Lord seemed to understand: So the universe is so vast that even traveling becomes too much of a hassle? Ancestor, you are skilled in the art of Space. Is it possible for you to teleport me to a location tens or even hundreds of light-years away? That''s beyond my ability. I can only teleport you to places I''ve been to. I''ve never been beyond the borders, let alone hundreds of light-years away. Alright. Lu Yang was somewhat disappointed. However, you can go to the Land Money Trade Association to find the Thief Ancestor. He has the embryonic form of the Speed Dao Fruit; perhaps he has a way. Lu Yang smacked his forehead, preoccupied with seeking the Vast Sea Ancestor; he had forgotten about the Thief King and Thief Ancestor, those two Semi-Immortals known for their speed. Farewell, Ancestor. I wish you a happy marriage. After saying this, Lu Yang immediately ran off, provoking Vast Sea Daoist Lord to roar. You little rascal, you heard everything just now! After Lu Yang left, Vast Sea Daoist Lord held Ao Ya and pondered deeply. What''s on your mind? I''m thinking, if even Lu Yang finds it troublesome to travel, then the weaker cultivators in the Body Integration Realm and Transcendance Tribulation Stage must find it even more difficult. Maybe I could go beyond the borders to design several space transfer points to help them save a few days of travel. Still, if travel troubles you, those in the Body Integration Realm and Transcendance Tribulation Stage are bound to find it even more troublesome. Ao Ya, being at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage herself, playfully pounced on Vast Sea Daoist Lord: Today I''ll show you that those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage are even stronger than Semi-Immortals! Lu Yang arrived at the headquarters of the Land Money Trade Association in Imperial City. The headquarters were far busier than his previous visit, with cultivators of the Body Integration and Transcendance Tribulation Stages everywhere, exchanging and buying information, discussing their explorations into the outer realms. The White Horse Dynasty was mentioned most frequently of all. There''s no spiritual essence in the outside world, and the White Horse Dynasty has no cultivators. Doesn''t this mean the outside world isn''t as powerful as we imagined? It''s still best to be cautious. Look, this is the Stargazing Map from the White Horse Dynasty''s astronomical department. I think we should head in this direction. Maybe we''ll find Life Stars. You''re pointing to a place with few stars. I think we should go this way; there are more stars over here. Stop arguing, everyone. I''ve consulted someone from the Heavenly Strategy Sect, and they predict that in this direction, we''re likely to find Life Stars. The place had essentially turned into a temporary market. Some recognized Lu Yang and discussed this legendary cultivator through Spiritual Sense, their eyes filled with envy. Little Lu, over here. Lu Yang heard someone calling him. Looking over, Lu Yang was surprised to find Ancestor Guiyuan, who was followed by three other people who seemed to have a good relationship with him. Ancestor Guiyuan, what brings you here? And who are these three seniors? Ancestor Celestial Master Guiyuan laughed heartily: We''re preparing to venture into the outer realms together and stopped by the headquarters to see if there was any useful information. You may have heard of these three. This is Tiankui from the Five Elements Sect, this is Master Zheng De from the Suspension Temple, and the other is San Chi from the Prison Suppressing Sect. Lu Yang respectfully greeted them; Mister Tiankui, Master Zheng De, and Heavenly Venerate San Chi, these three were founders of Immortal Sects! He had heard from Old Meng that they were still alive, but this was his first encounter with them. Master Zheng De, holding Buddha Beads, admired: Guiyuan, you''re so fortunate. Not only did your sect produce the Vast Sea, but also Yun Zhi, and now there''s Lu Yang as well. Such luck is really enviable. Lu Yang counted the number of people present and was tempted to remind them that there were five founders of Immortal Sects altogether; wasn''t someone missing here? Chapter 1280 Chapter 1280: Chapter 1279: The Gift from Celestial Master Guiyuan Chapter 1280: Chapter 1279: The Gift from Celestial Master Guiyuan (Error, I forgot that Lu Yang had visited Mister Tiankui and the other two before he gathered the outline of the Dao Fruit.) Little Lu, what brings you here? Are you here to buy something? Lu Yang sheepishly scratched his head, I encountered some troubles while travelling. I realized that I''m moving too slowly and wanted to ask the Thief King and Thief Ancestor if they had any good solutions. Mister Tiankui was surprised, That''s an easy problem to solve. Can''t you just use Shrinking Ground Into Inches and Heaven and Earth in an Inch? I heard that cultivators during the Ancient Times used to traverse star systems this way. Seeing Lu Yang''s peculiar expression, Mister Tiankui understood, Are you not proficient in these two magic skills? Lu Yang: It''s not that I am not proficient, but rather that I learned them too authentically. Then let''s go, we''ll take you to see Huang An. The founders of the Immortal Sect all liked Lu Yang very much, only regretting that such an excellent younger generation wasn''t from their sect. Huang An? That''s the Thief Ancestor you mentioned. Thief Ancestor was a major figure from sixty thousand years ago, very few people know his real name and even fewer dare to call him directly. Coincidentally, Senior Guiyuan and the other three belonged to that even fewer category. The four founders of the Immortal Sect reached the top floor of the Trade Association headquarters, storming into the president''s room with a formidable presence. Thief King was busy figuring out how much the insurance premiums and compensation should be for expeditions beyond this realm when he saw four bandit-like figures with the seemingly harmless Lu Yang approaching. He almost thought they were here to wreak havoc. Lu Yang? the Thief King thought, why is it you again. Is Huang An here? I need him for something. Recognizing the four individuals as Senior Guiyuan, Thief King did not dare slacken, and promptly stood up to welcome them, May I ask, seniors, what matters bring you to seek him? So many seniors looking for a junior, it makes me quite uneasy. Thief Ancestor suddenly appeared in the room, his speed almost unimaginable. Senior Thief Ancestor, Lu Yang greeted as he bowed. No, no, no, don''t call me that. Thief Ancestor dared not let Lu Yang call him that; Time Immortal personally called Lu Yang a young friend, it would be more fitting to say Lu Yang was his senior. I came here to ask if there is a way to travel quickly in the outside world? Quick travel? Understanding dawned on Thief Ancestor, and he chuckled, You''re not the first to ask this question. Just soon after the seal was broken, cultivators have been querying us about it. This Trade Association always meets the needs, and we''ve already started solving this issue. Please follow me, beckoning them to follow, Thief Ancestor led everyone to the shipyards outside Imperial City. From afar, the clanking and tinkling of metal could be heard, ships were being built. The Flying Boat is a major venture of the Land Money Trade Association, and most of the flying boats are built here. After entering the shipyard, Lu Yang noticed something different. The flying boats he had seen before were hundreds to thousands of feet long, but the one being built was more like a black canopy boat used by an old man for fishing. What is this? This is a small Flying Boat that our Trade Association is prepping for outer-realm journeys. Traveling cultivators in the outer realm usually travel in small groups; there is no need to build too big. The Artifact Refining Masters building these Flying Boats all are at least in the Body Integration Realm. The base of the Flying Boat is engraved with the Array Method of Shrink Inch, which can traverse space when driven by spiritual essence. According to calculations, it can fly a light-year away in just one month. A Flying Boat can''t directly jump a light-year away; the size of the Array Method limits the jump distance, and each activation of the Array Method also requires a time interval. Even so, Lu Yang was intrigued; this Flying Boat would suit him well. Master Zheng De raised an eyebrow, There''s still considerable room for improvement. I remember when you came to our Suspension Temple to steal, the outline of your Speed Dao Fruit could change not only your speed but also mine. Thief Ancestor blushed, Senior Zheng De, we agreed not to mention that. Master Zheng De waved his hand, I''m suggesting that you could change the speed of the Flying Boat. He heard that the universe was vast and boundless, and a light year was just the most basic unit of length. If they wanted to reach millions of light years away, how long would this flying boat have to fly? It''s impossible, the flying boat is too large, it cannot change its speed for a long period. Thief Ancestor took out a fist-sized piece of Immortal Gold: I can only keep such a small item in a high-speed state, just like this. Thief Ancestor activated the Speed Dao Fruit Outline, connecting his thoughts with the Immortal Gold; the Immortal Gold disappeared in a whoosh and flew back again, its speed comparable to the speed of light. Few people present could see clearly how the Immortal Gold flew. Moreover, if the speed of the flying boat is too fast, the body of the ship will fall apart. If we want to keep the ship in a high-speed state, all the materials must be high-grade ores. Upon hearing this, Lu Yang lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, Ancestor, can you integrate this piece of Immortal Gold into the flying boat? It''s worth a try. Celestial Master Guiyuan stretched out his hand and said, Give me that piece of Immortal Gold to use. Here. He then patted the Black Canopy Boat beside him, This one has been completed, right? Yes. Celestial Master Guiyuan touched the Black Canopy Boat with one hand while holding the Immortal Gold with the other, and softly chanted, Unity. The Black Canopy Boat lit up with a halo of light. As the halo gradually faded, the Immortal Gold disappeared, and the Black Canopy Boat seemed unchanged. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thief Ancestor''s eyes widened. To him, the transformation of the Black Canopy Boat was enormous. He clearly sensed that the Black Canopy Boat and the Immortal Gold had fused into one, to call it an Immortal Treasure would not be an exaggeration! Moreover, the high-speed concept attached to the Immortal Gold had not disappeared. This meant that the Black Canopy Boat had the dual functions of space jumping and traveling at the speed of light, the vast universe was now fully accessible! Little Lu, you give it a try. Without further discussion, Celestial Master Guiyuan, giddily lifted Lu Yang onto the Black Canopy Boat. Operating the flying boat was a simple matter, although it was Lu Yang''s first time operating a flying boat, he quickly learned how to drive it. Lu Yang piloted the Black Canopy Boat, soared into the sky, and headed beyond the boundary. Like when the Immortal Gold previously disappeared, barely anyone noticed how the Black Canopy Boat vanished. Shortly after, Lu Yang returned with the boat, both he and the boat were unharmed, and the Black Canopy Boat still retained the concept of high speed. The heart of Thief Ancestor raced; the moment this Black Canopy Boat was made public, every cultivator exploring beyond the borders would buy this Black Canopy Boat! A business opportunity, a huge business opportunity! Senior Guiyuan, have you considered that we could collaborate, splitting the profits fifty-fifty? Celestial Master Guiyuan was not interested in Spirit Stones, he lifted his eyelids and said, But the three of them and I are about to start our journey to the outer world. Thief Ancestor quickly said, Just two days, please give us two days, I will ask the Artifact Refining Master to work overtime to make a batch of small flying boats, you only need to activate the Unity Dao Fruit Outline two days later. To produce twenty small flying boats in two days, first sell a batch as promotion, and hype up the second batch of flying boats. For their first departure, Celestial Master Guiyuan and the others surely won''t be gone for too long, after Celestial Master Guiyuan''s return, they can continue the collaboration. While the four seniors are traveling, you will also need a magical artifact, this Black Canopy Boat is gifted to the seniors! Celestial Master Guiyuan turned his head: Little Lu, this Black Canopy Boat is given to you. Seeing this, Thief Ancestor continued, I will gift another one to the four seniors! That''s more like it. Lu Yang was stunned by the favor; he just made a suggestion, this Black Canopy Boat was valuable, especially since it was the first of its kind, and it was given to him just like that?! Ancestor, this is too precious. Lu Yang tried to jump off the boat but was firmly held down on the boat by Celestial Master Guiyuan. Just accept it peacefully, consider it a gift for when you reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Okay, okay then. Chapter 1281 Chapter 1281: Chapter 1280: The Terrifying King of Mutant Beasts Chapter 1281: Chapter 1280: The Terrifying King of Mutant Beasts Celestial Master Guiyuan said so much, it would actually be impolite for Lu Yang to refuse any further. Then I thank Ancestor for his kindness. Lu Yang gave a respectful bow and sealed the pact with blood to become the master of the Black Canopy Boat. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shall I join the seniors on a journey to the outside world in two days? Lu Yang felt a bit awkward; he could technically go to the outside world right now, but to accept a gift and then immediately leave would be rather discourteous. For cultivators of their level, two days passed in the blink of an eye. Celestial Master Guiyuan smiled and waved his hand: How could the gift I gave you become your restraint? You can leave right now, no need to worry about our feelings. Lu Yang bowed once again to Ancestor Guiyuan and the three seniors before boarding the boat and flying out of this realm. Once the Black Canopy Boat reached the velocity of light, everything around seemed to come to a halt, and then it leaped through space in an instant, bringing Lu Yang back to the starting point of his return. Normally, this journey would take him more than ten days to fly, but now with the Black Canopy Boat, it was merely a blink of an eye. What a marvelous thing. Lu Yang couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration. What''s most crucial was that the Black Canopy Boat was mass-producible, which meant that all cultivators exploring the outside world need not worry about the distance and could hugely increase the time spent exploring. During the Black Canopy Boat''s flight, Lu Yang didn''t idle, taking out a piece of canvas. He drew the appearances of each star system they passed and noted the travel route. This was the world of all cultivators who explored beyond their realm; to them, the outside was unknown, and the universe was vast and boundless, a slight misstep and one could easily lose direction. This was why, despite its rough and incomplete nature, the White Horse Dynasty''s Stargazing Map was still sought after by cultivators. When tired of traveling, Lu Yang occasionally docked the Black Canopy Boat near a star, transforming into a giant and playfully flicking the stars around like marbles, finding much amusement in it. Fairy, won''t you give it a try? Lu Yang didn''t forget Fairy when encountering something fun. Fairy Eternity disdainfully exclaimed and waved her hand in refusal: No thanks, it''s so childish. These were all things she had grown tired of in Ancient Times. Although Fairy Eternity deemed it childish, Lu Yang found it novel and did not tire of it. After playing with the stars, Lu Yang cautiously placed them back in their original orbits and continued on his way. In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed by, and Lu Yang finished his day''s cultivation, yawning out of boredom. After such a long time, how come I haven''t encountered a single Life Star? Could it be there are none in this direction? Just keep searching. Fairy Eternity didn''t find it boring at all; how could it be dull when she was with Little Yang? Suddenly, Lu Yang''s eyes lit up, pointing at a star not far away, his Spiritual Sense detecting signs of life: Does that star seem to harbor life? Lu Yang hastily commanded the Black Canopy Boat to slow down, lest they overshoot it. It really is a Life Star. The Life Star seemed to exhibit extreme polarization; one side was lush and vibrant with life, while the other was bare and devoid of greenery. Steering the Black Canopy Boat to the lively side, Lu Yang arbitrarily chose a spot to dock. After disembarking, Lu Yang discovered the environment was somewhat similar to the Demon Territory, with towering trees reaching the clouds, densely covering the sky, and the air was humid and sweltering. It was almost like a tropical rainforest. It seems there are signs of the Human race''s activities here? Lu Yang had not walked far when he found human-built structures, long abandoned and overgrown with vines. Such exquisite architecture, commented Fairy Eternity. The structure was neither wooden nor stone; it was complex, unlike anything she had seen before. It is indeed exquisite, like the architecture from before I crossed over, Lu Yang said, touching the abandoned building with a hint of emotion. The architectural style resembled that of Blue Star, distinctly modern. Ah? Could this be the star you originally came from? That''s impossible. Why? Lu Yang pointed at the sign posted at the entrance of the building: Because the text on it is unfamiliar to me. It looks like the technology of this star is quite advanced, but it''s unknown why it has been abandoned. Just as Lu Yang was about to use his Spiritual Sense to inspect the star, he suddenly heard a roaring noise. RoarC A several zhang tall, vibrant tiger strode forward, its tail like a long whip, lightly sweeping, and towering trees were snapped in half by its tremendous force. Lu Yang was stunned: Are the tigers here this big? Lu Yang attempted to communicate with the tiger, but although it was massive, it was not yet at the stage of developing Spiritual WisdomCjust a fierce wild beast. The tiger roared again, pouncing towards Lu Yang. Lu Yang let out a slight sigh, wondering why he was being attacked just upon arriving at this star, feeling it to be quite unfriendly towards him. He flicked his fingers casually, and Sword Qi pierced through the tiger''s skull, snuffing out its life. Speaking of which, there are quite a lot of wild beasts on this star, encountering such a large tiger so casually. The fully armed Salvation Team moved quietly through the jungle. How far away are we from the Beast King? they whispered to each other, afraid of alerting their target. According to the intelligence we gathered, the King of Mutant Beasts is still five hundred meters away. The captain nodded silently, saying nothing more. Each of them had a determined look, ready to face death. Thirty years have passed since the great disaster, and in the last three decades, the Mutant Beasts have occupied half of the land on this star, with human territory dwindling daily. At this rate, humanity will surely be extinct! To counter this, the human elites gathered seven out of the top ten experts to form the Salvation Team to deal with the troublesome King of Mutant Beasts. The team leader, named Zhan Po, was ranked first among the top ten experts in chaotic times. He seldom spoke, but his every word and deed influenced the team, truly deserving the title of boss. Zhan Po''s child perished at the hands of the Mutant Beasts, prompting him to vow to annihilate all Mutant Beasts! The deputy leader, named Shi Lingyun, was the youngest of the top ten experts with the highest talent. Although his appointment as deputy leader was controversial, since he defeated another one of the top ten experts, no one questioned his role. Shi Lingyun was at the bottom of his class at school, but by chance, he came into contact with an Enhancer. Normally, Enhancers had side effects, but Shi Lingyun was naturally immune, attracting significant attention from human leadership. However, his fiancee was the daughter of a high-ranking human authority and was very beautiful. Before Shi Lingyun became one of the top ten experts, many sought trouble with him over this. One of the team members, named Yuan Xing, frequently joked and livened up the team''s mood, but Shi Lingyun saw him gazing at a photo toward the sky with an expression of Sadness on a quiet night, obviously harboring an untold past. Another member, named Su Tianxing, whose father was one of the former top ten experts, worked tirelessly to prove himself and eventually became one of the new top ten experts. He often clashed with Shi Lingyun, but after jointly defending against a swarm of beasts, they became confidants. The King of Mutant Beasts was shrouded in mystery, with its race unknownConly that it was extremely powerful, commanding all Mutant Beasts. After sacrificing countless lives, humans barely managed to determine the location of the King of Mutant Beasts. Lingyun, if we fail this battle, we will cover your escape, said team leader Zhan Po. Captain! Shi Lingyun was somewhat agitated. Zhan Po pressed down on Shi Lingyun''s shoulder, his tone resolute: Listen to me, I know you''re not afraid to die, but no one knows how strong the King of Mutant Beasts really is. Should we fail, you are our last hope for humanity, you cannot fall no matter what! Enough, let''s stop talking, we have arrived. Their life detectors indicated the presence of life ahead. They exchanged glances and continued forwardCthe King of Mutant Beasts was right in front of them! They parted some leaves and saw the corpse of a vibrant tiger as large as a small hill. And atop that hill, sat a young man in strange attire. Their expressions grew solemn, never before feeling such pressure, an indescribable fear spreading among them. The King of Mutant Beasts was actually humanoid! Chapter 1282 Chapter 1282: Chapter 1281: Lu Yang felt they were so noisy Chapter 1282: Chapter 1281: Lu Yang felt they were so noisy Before this, the Salvation Team made many assumptions, guessing the King of Mutant Beasts could be a tiger, lion, elephant, or a combination of various animals. They devised combat plans for various scenarios. But they never anticipated that the King of Mutant Beasts would be humanoid! How was this achieved? Is it mimicry, or some other yet undiscovered ability? A chill ran up from the soles of their feet to their skulls, stemming from the fear of the unknown. Would their guns and swords still be effective? The captain signaled with a gesture, meaning to prepare for a surprise attack based on the original plan! At this point, panicking is useless; they can only fight for their lives to secure a bright future for humanity! At the very least, they must severely injure the King of Mutant Beasts to buy some breathing time for mankind! Oh, what a coincidence to find someone in this place. The King of Mutant Beasts, sitting atop a fierce tiger, waved and smiled over here. Lu Yang was somewhat surprised; it was not strange to find tigers in this desolate place, but humans too? This is Spiritual Sense transmission, communicating through thoughts, allowing one''s words to automatically convert into a language the other party can understand. Not only is it humanoid, it can also speak! It has spotted us, attack now! The captain temporarily changed the combat plan to an aggressive assault. He took the lead, pulling out a high-power Laser Sword, a pinnacle of human technological achievement that cost a fortune to create for him; this Laser Sword could slice through steel and concrete as easily as tofu! No wonder he''s the top among the ten masters; his movements were as fast as thunder, reaching the King of Mutant Beasts in the blink of an eye! I''ll cover you! A burly man said in a rough voice; he was known as the Weapon Expert among the top ten masters, carrying various highly lethal weapons, even the captain Zhan Po didn''t dare to confront him head-on. Countless shells were fired, striking the King of Mutant Beasts with earth-shattering force! Shi Lingyun, nicknamed Will of Lingyun, was a master of Ancient Martial Arts. He charged second, not using weapons, for his fists and feet were his weapons! Monkey King Yuan Xing, Second Under Heaven Su Tianxing, Hundred Battles Gai Xiao Seven of the top ten masters acted simultaneously, creating an extremely shocking scene; each one was a mighty warrior capable of holding a city alone, with the combined power of the seven, being an event unparalleled in human history! Why do you attack everyone you see? Lu Yang frowned, grabbing the Laser Sword with his bare hands. What?! Captain Zhan Po''s pupils dilated; for the first time, his Laser Sword was blocked, and it was even being gripped! Moreover, after a round of shelling from the Weapon Expert, not a single scratch appeared on the King of Mutant Beasts?! Mountain Shifting Fist! Shi Lingyun attacked from the side, fully unleashing his Ancient Martial Arts; his fist could shake mountains, yet it made Lu Yang stand unwavering! Could you be mistaking me for someone else? Also, don''t hit people randomly. Lu Yang flicked his fingers, sending Shi Lingyun flying. Shi Lingyun rocketed backwards, his pupils filled with astonishment. Lingyun, get out of here! Captain Zhan Po decisively shouted; they had used their most powerful techniques in the shortest time, yet they barely scratched the King of Mutant Beasts. The King of Mutant Beasts was far stronger than anyone anticipated, and they definitely weren''t able to defeat him! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I won''t! Shi Lingyun''s eyes reddened, Leaving me alone to survive, I can''t do that! Not telling you to just survive, you are the hope of the human race, if you don''t leave everyone will die here! Zhan Po said angrily. It''s not like you guys are making me look like the bad guy. Lu Yang helplessly complained, what kind of people are these, attacking as soon as they meet, even the Demon Territory is not this chaotic. But then again, just a random exploration team is so strong, the human race of this star is quite impressive. Seeing Lu Yang stand up, team members all tried to stop him. Seeing one teammate after another being sent flying, Shi Lingyun was tearful, remembering all the past moments, there were arguments and disagreements, but also laughter and joy, he had to protect everything! He screamed until his voice cracked, stomping the ground: NoC Zhan Po revealed an incredulous scene, then burst into joy. This is the state of fully absorbing the Enhancer, and also theoretically the strongest state, even he is a Half Step behind! He had originally wanted Shi Lingyun to go back and regroup, fully absorb the Enhancer, and then fight again, but now he had fully absorbed it! Shi Lingyun''s aura was imposing, his body stronger than ever, staring at Lu Yang with bloodshot eyes, he said emphatically: I, will, defeat, you! At this moment, Shi Lingyun is the strongest of the human race, the victory in battle, the hope of his teammates, the future of humanity, he carried too much, these were both his pressure and his motivation! Lingyun! Teammates shouted excitedly, finally seeing a hope for victory. Everyone present was extremely excited, tears streaming, except Lu Yang who found them very noisy. Lu Yang: Tried to fight upon meeting, thinking of running when unable to fight, halfway through running thinking they could fight and turned back to continue hitting me, and each one of them so excited, are you guys sick? Quiet. Lu Yang snapped his fingers in the air, and sent Shi Lingyun flying again, everyone fell into despair. Even Shi Lingyun, evolved to the strongest state, is not able to match the King of Mutant Beasts? He walked leisurely to the front of the crowd, showing a smile he thought was kind: Can we sit down and talk nicely now? Soon, the Salvation Team was sitting neatly in front of Lu Yang. Are you saying, thirty years ago a mad scientist conducted illegal experiments and developed an Evolution Potion, causing animals to evolve collectively, taking over your planet? You refer to these evolved animals as Mutant Beasts, the King of Mutant Beasts can control all the Mutant Beasts, things like your nuclear bombs were intercepted by the birds among the Mutant Beasts, so they couldn''t be launched. After paying a heavy price, humans held onto half of the territory. You are the top ten masters of humans, specifically here to deal with the King of Mutant Beasts, and then you mistook me for the King of Mutant Beasts? The Salvation Team nodded in unison. Lu Yang patted the big tiger beneath him: So this is the King of Mutant Beasts? Uh, it should be, after all, we don''t know what the King of Mutant Beasts looks like. Lu Yang suddenly realized, wondering why the tiger he encountered casually was so powerful, it turns out it''s the King of Mutant Beasts, this team is not just any exploration team, but the top ten masters of humans. Lucky for me, if you had encountered this tiger, at least half of you would have died, provided this guy called Shi Lingyun had breakthrough. Captain Zhan Po noticed the hole in the tiger''s forehead, breaking into a cold sweat, the human race''s helpless King of Mutant Beasts couldn''t even withstand a single move from him, who exactly is this person! This Mr. Lu who exactly are you? The terrifying parts of Lu Yang had completely surpassed his imagination, who is this person, a legendary immortal, or a hermit expert? Me? I''m just out travelling. Chapter 1283 Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: One Sword Annihilates the Mutant Beasts Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: One Sword Annihilates the Mutant Beasts Travel, travel?! Captain Zhan Po thought he had heard wrong and couldn''t keep up with the conversation. Lu Yang pointed backwards at the Black Canopy Boat: Look, that''s my boat. The members of the Salvation Team nearly popped their eyeballs out when they saw the Black Canopy Boat. When Lu Yang mentioned he had a boat, they imagined a spacecraft with a metallic sheen, full of a futuristic and technological vibe. But they never expected it to be just an ordinary boat. This kind of boat would be featured at the beginning of history books! Right, you said this big tiger is the King of Mutant Beasts, able to control all Mutant Beasts. Now that it''s dead, what will happen to the Mutant Beasts, will they just die off? Zhan Po shook his head: The most challenging aspect of dealing with Mutant Beasts is their organized actions. With the King of Mutant Beasts dead, we humans have the chance to break them one by one. Zhan Po''s tone was decisive, his expression full of longing and expectation: Ten years, at most ten years, and we humans will be able to reclaim Sky Sea Star, which rightfully belongs to us! The Salvation Team imagined the future and couldn''t help but smile. Lu Yang also smiled and said, Ten years is too long. Let me give you a hand. Before the Salvation Team could react, Lu Yang stood up, drew out his Green Peak Sword, and with their jaws dropped in astonishment, he lifted off the ground and took flight. Even the ever-talkative Yuan Xing was rendered speechless at the moment. Captain, can people actually fly? Shi Lingyun nudged the captain. He had evolved to the utmost, so why couldn''t he fly? And he didn''t have any wings, so how could he fly? Don''t ask me, I don''t know either. Lu Yang soared through the clouds, arriving above Sky Sea Star, his Spiritual Sense spread out, covering the entire star, locking onto all Mutant Beasts. Every Mutant Beast on this star was under Lu Yang''s full surveillanceCthe Beast Tide attacking cities, soldiers fighting to the death, and generals sharing their fate with their city. Three of the top ten masters among the humans were among them, resisting the Beast Tide. Even though the big tiger was dead and the Mutant Beasts had lost control, their bloodlust had been ignited in battle, and even without someone to control them, they would still attack the cities. Mutant Beasts weren''t only on land but also in the sea, and there were several in the ocean on par with the big tiger, as well as one more powerful than the big tiger. Perhaps that one in the ocean was the real King of Mutant Beasts; only the human elites and the Salvation Team were unaware of its existence. One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand. The Green Peak Sword traced an arc in the sky, leaving behind an indelible sword image that spread like wildfire at an incredible speed. If someone were in outer space, they would see Sky Sea Star coated in a golden sheenCthat was the gleaming light of countless Green Peak Swords. Using his index and middle fingers together, the immense Spiritual Sense locked onto every Mutant Beast, a sword image hovering above each of their heads. He simply exhaled one word. Fall. Sword images like scattered light, raining down like swords, the sword shadows acting like divine punishment, indiscriminately piercing through every bloodthirsty Mutant Beast. No matter if it was the ordinary Mutant Beasts on land or the true King of Mutant Beasts hidden in the deep sea, each required only one sword image. Feeling the threat to its life, the King of Mutant Beasts in the ocean tried desperately to escape. However, golden sword shadows descended from the heavens, plunging into the sea, and instead of slowing down, their speed increased even more. The King of Mutant Beasts twisted its tentacles to fend off the attack. BoomC A mist of blood spread, and this King of Mutant Beasts, having not yet wreaked havoc in the human world, died at the bottom of the sea never reached by humans. The Salvation Team did not know what Lu Yang, soaring through the sky, was planning to do. They were in the territory of the great tiger, with no mutant beasts nearby. All they could see was a distant descent of golden light. Then, a hissing noise came through their communication channel, from the three Masters tasked with defending the city. Zhan Po, have you succeeded!? The King of Mutant Beasts has been killed by you! How did you do it? Swords, so many golden swords descended from the sky, killing all the mutant beasts! The city-defending human Masters spoke with an excited and incoherent tone. Knowing that the Salvation Team had gone to kill the King of Mutant Beasts, they naturally connected this event with the Salvation Team. The Salvation Team looked at each other, shock and fear in their eyes. What kind of method was this?! Lu Yang landed with a smile, sheathing his Green Peak Sword: Done. Mr. Lu Lu Yang raised his hand to interrupt Shi Lingyun: Let''s talk while we walk. Along the way, tell me your stories and show me around your city. If I could meet your President, that would be even better. That''s a given, that''s a given, Shi Lingyun hurriedly said. Even if Mr. Lu didn''t mention it, the President would take the initiative to meet him. Seeing that Zhan Po was about to speak but hesitated, glancing at the great tiger''s corpse, Lu Yang understood what he meant. He used the Identity Jade to collect the great tiger''s body. The mountain-like corpse shrank and vanished, once again astonishing the Salvation Team. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the road, Lu Yang had the members of the Salvation Team recount their pasts in turn. Lu Yang simply listened, occasionally interrupting with a question or two. After clarifying their doubts, he would let them continue with their stories. When the last person finished their story, Lu Yang seemed to smile wistfully: Each of you had different starting points and experiences, and then you formed the Salvation Team. You were still in sync until the decisive battle, becoming one whole. In the subsequent battle against the King of Mutant Beasts, Shi Lingyun, you made a breakthrough on the spot, defeating the King of Mutant Beasts, and became a hero of the human race. Brilliant, very brilliant. Lu Yang applauded, seeming to cheer for their life experiences, leaving Zhan Po and the others puzzled. They felt that Mr. Lu was praising them, but the tone seemed off. Lu Yang took out the great tiger''s corpse in advance and let the Salvation Team carry it as their trophy, allowing them to show off in front of the public. When they reached the city, the city walls were stained with blood, having endured countless bloody battles. By now, the news of the Salvation Team''s defeat of the King of Mutant Beasts had spread, and the city gates were wide open, with the excited populace welcoming the heroes back in triumph. The President came out to meet them in person. The President was an old man around sixty years old, the former leader of the Top Ten Masters. He warmly embraced Zhan Po and the others. Zhan Po, Shi Lingyun, and all of you, I knew you could do it! When he came to Lu Yang and met his dark eyes, feeling as if all his secrets were seen through, the President hesitated for a moment before choosing to come forward and shake hands. This must be the alien Mr. Lu, thank you so much for saving us. This is not a place for an extended conversation. Let''s talk in my office, the President invited the Salvation Team and the alien Mr. Lu to the core area of the city. In the office, the President personally served tea and water to everyone, showing great people skills. Lu Yang took the cup of tea from the President, expressed his thanks, and then casually asked, By the way, Mr. President, what are our surveillance ratings? Chapter 1284 Chapter 1284: Chapter 1283: Isn''t the New Character Unreasonably Strong? Chapter 1284: Chapter 1283: Isn''t the New Character Unreasonably Strong? Ah, Mr. Lu, what are you saying? The president feigned confusion, pretending not to understand what Lu Yang was talking about. The Salvation Team and others truly did not understand Lu Yang''s words. Lu Yang held his teacup, blowing away the steam: Don''t understand, huh? Then let me change the question. Was the experiment conducted by the mad scientist that created Mutant Beasts thirty years ago really just an accident? Mr. Lu, what do you mean by that? Shi Lingyun felt that Mr. Lu''s question was bizarre, yet he always felt there was some connection between the two questions. Lu Yang stood up and paced in front of the Salvation Team: Lingyun, you come from humble beginnings and rose from the bottom because of your special physique. You have made rapid progress along the way, winning the Beauty''s hand, and though you''ve had troubles, you''ve always resolved them. Do you find your life incredibly thrilling? Zhan Po, as the world''s top expert, you''ve experienced many ups and downs to attain your status today. Silent and reserved but respected by all, I''d imagine your image is quite popular. Tianxing, you come from a second-generation influential family but stick to your own convictions Yuan Xing, you mask your yearning for your wife with laughter Your stories behind the scenes are truly wonderful. Of course, the most wonderful is the director''s design. Shi Lingyun, having defeated the Weapon Expert, finally became the second-in-command recognized by the Salvation Team. With all members of the Salvation Team assembled, the seven Saviors challenge the King of Mutant Beasts. As for what the outcome will be, stay tuned for tonight''s ''Sky Sea Star Legend''! The preview for Sky Sea Star Legend played continuously on the big screen. Sky Sea Star Legend is a hit TV series of the Interstellar Alliance, with scenes so realistic that even the most professional special effects experts could find no flaws. With the impressive acting skills of the actors, unpredictable and tradition-defying plots, and ruthless when it comes to thrilling scenes, it rightfully holds the crown of TV series, consistently keeping a 20 percent viewership rating and a first-place lead. For the Interstellar Alliance, with its vast array of entertainment options, this is nothing short of a myth. The drama production is making a killingCjust one advertisement slot costs a fortune, and merchandise is in high demand. Each character has their own fan club. The Salvation Team''s battle against the King of Mutant Beasts is indeed the climax of the series, with conservative estimates predicting viewership could reach 30 percent. Who do you think will be the highlight this time? Will the cold-faced sword god Zhan Po make his breakthrough? Hard to say, I think it''s Shi Lingyun. The scene where he absorbs the Enhancer hints that he might fully assimilate it during the battle. It might not yet be Shi Lingyun''s shining moment. Some big shot analyzed that the real King of Mutant Beasts is in the oceanCthat will be Lingyun''s true opponent! Posts about Sky Sea Star Legend keep popping up online, the excitement of the audience palpable through the screen. The director is busily organizing the drama team. Are the Nano Cameras adjusted properly? Is the quantum communication channel clear? Can we ensure that Shi Lingyun''s monitoring data is retrieved, so that he can break through during the battle? At this moment, the director is ecstatic. Through Sky Sea Star Legend, he has already become the undisputed number one director of the Alliance, welcomed wherever he goes, with the financial elite and influential families treating him as an equal. But he is an artist with aspirations that go beyond this successChe believes tonight will be the pinnacle of his life! He found the original, undiscovered planet Sky Sea Star, and by inputting everything about it into a quantum computer, he could predict the development of this planet. All he needed was to introduce a few variables based on the quantum computer''s results, and Sky Sea Star would change according to his wishes, making it flawless even in a live broadcast. To him, money and profits are unimportant. Being labeled as a human trafficker for selling people, or reporting a new planet to the Alliance, he might at best receive an Alliance Medal, which is so common you wouldn''t know the recipients without actively searching online. Sky Sea Star Legend is differentCit is a drama that will make his name immortal, an insurmountable monument in the art world. Sure, what he''s doing is illegal, but shouldn''t art be unrestricted by law? Are we all set? Let''s begin the broadcast! With the director''s command, the climax of the drama went live across the net. Nano Cameras focused on the King of Mutant Beasts, and according to the director''s plan, the sequence was designed to capture the oppressiveness of the King of Mutant Beasts, creating a tense atmosphere like the calm before the storm. Then, the audience of the whole Alliance saw a traditional Sword Cultivator effortlessly pierce through the King of Mutant Beasts'' forehead, the entire process casually executed. Director: ? Who are you? The comments section and the bullet chat instantly exploded. Who''s this guy, appearing so abruptly! Why is the costume and makeup department so careless, who in the apocalypse is spotless and still wearing ancient attire? Is this a new character, how come there''s no foreshadowing at all? This is the essence of the show, you can never predict what will happen next scene! That kind of makes sense. Do you guys think this new character is handsome, like a carefree and casual swordsman? Wait for the spin-off, he must have an exciting past. From the audience''s comments, this new character was very popular, but the director didn''t think so. Right now he felt like ants on a hot pan, he was having the quantum computer calculate this person''s actions. Hope nothing happens. Then the Salvation Team and the new character clashed; the new character easily defeated the Salvation Team, and even Shi Lingyun''s breakthrough at the last moment was useless. The audience could feel the despair and helplessness through the screen. Later, the misunderstanding was cleared up, nano cameras covered the entire planet; even if Lu Yang flew to the sky, everything was captured clearly. The Interstellar Alliance audience saw the new character, One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand, annihilated all the Mutant Beasts in one fell swoop. This special effect is so realistic, my home quantum computer would smoke trying to render such lifelike effects! This person could probably rival the starfleet. Comparing virtual characters to real combat strength again. Do you guys think he could be an extraterrestrial visitor? Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Can''t be, right? Introducing a new map near the end of the show? Isn''t this new character ridiculously strong? I get it, this kind of invincible character is definitely for plot progression, otherwise, there''s no way to continue the story. The emergence of the new character brought a completely different experience to the audience; the viewership ratings shot up to 40 percent! The director was in a daze, and the quantum computer only managed to conclude extraterrestrial visitor before smoking and giving up. Director, what should we do? The cameraman and others looked at each other, they all signed confidentiality agreements, surely they wouldn''t leak the truth, but how should the story continue now? The director snapped out of it, now was not the time to sit and accept his fate: Send a message to the president, ask him to stall this person, gather as much intelligence as we can! The nano cameras are less than one nanometer in size, this person definitely hasn''t noticed us yet! The president is part of the production team, all variables on Sky Sea Star are managed by the president. At this moment, Lu Yang led the Salvation Team back in triumph; the president welcomed them warmly and ushered them into the office. Just as the director heaved a sigh of relief, putting a cold compress on his face to cool down and plan the next steps, he saw on the big screen that Lu Yang was reviewing the Salvation Team''s past exploits. Your behind-the-scenes stories are really fascinating. Of course, the most fascinating of all is the director''s design. Suddenly, Lu Yang turned his head, his face filling the entire big screen, talking to the director through the camera. You think so too, right, director? The audience was astounded, and the director felt like he had fallen into an ice cave. Chapter 1285 Chapter 1285: Chapter 1284: Director''s Jinx Chapter 1285: Chapter 1284: Director''s Jinx The plot has gone haywire, and the comment section of Sky Sea Star Legend was frantically abuzz. Viewers had completely no idea how the TV show''s story was going to unfold next. Before airing, all those long-winded dissections and analyses of the plot from various experts were deemed useless. What''s going on, does this new character know they''re in a TV show? Can some experts come out and analyze this? Has this absurd new character really never appeared before? I dare someone to say ''Sky Sea Star Legend'' is predictable and boring now, like you could guess what''s going to happen next, like it''s either Zhan Po leveling up to deal with the King of Mutant Beasts or Shi Lingyun breaking through to deal with the King of Mutant Beasts! Viewers excitedly typed their thoughts; it was just too thrilling, today''s plot was simply too stimulating! The director and the crew felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over them, chilling them to the bone. How did he discover the camera!? There''s no way the nano cameras could be distinguished by the human eye. The director, as the main pillar of the team, was the first to calm down: He must be carrying some kind of scanner that detected the cameras. Don''t panic, everyone. He can only talk to us through the camera; he doesn''t know where we are! Even President Ma Jie doesn''t know the location of Sky Sea Star within the Interstellar Alliance, so even if they capture President Ma, it''s useless! Hearing this, the crew gradually calmed down, realizing the rationale. Mr. President, do you have anything you''d like to say, like who''s really behind you, and where they might be? Lu Yang gulped down his tea, set down the cup, savoring the taste which was mediocre, as was its toxicity. The faces of the seven members of the Salvation Team went pale; as ten top experts, they weren''t just peak performers in combat but also far smarter than average. Even though Lu Yang hadn''t spelled out the situation, they understood his meaning through just a few words. The livid expression on the President''s face confirmed their suspicions! They just couldn''t figure out, if all this was for filming a TV show, then what was real and what was fake? Were only the seven of them kept in the dark, or was the whole of Sky Sea Star fooled?! What did everything they had experienced count for, a joke to amuse others? President Ma Jie, answer Mr. Lu''s questions! President Ma, whose face had been ashen and silent up to now, revealed a smile: Mr. Lu, you really are an unexpected variable. He pointed at his mouth with a ferocious expression: I have a nuclear bomb remote and a locator in my teeth. I advise you to let me go, or once I bite down on the remote trigger, the nuclear bomb will launch right here, and then we''ll all be finished together! With the TV show''s secrets exposed, they absolutely couldn''t fall into the other party''s hands. Even if Lu Yang didn''t come after him, the entire population of Sky Sea Star could drown them with their spit alone! President Ma, as the leader of the previous generation''s top ten experts, wasn''t just a scripted character. He actually had that level of strength, and not even Zhan Po and Shi Lingyun who had fully absorbed the Enhancer were a match for him. But he also knew that no matter how strong he was, he couldn''t possibly be a match for Lu Yang, who could single-handedly deal with all of the Mutant Beasts. His only option now was to escape! He had on him the highest-grade anti-tracking device and a signal jammer, so even if Lu Yang used a scanner, he wouldn''t be able to find him! The Salvation Team and others were torn; if the nuclear bomb exploded here, everyone in the city would die, but if they simply let President Ma go, it would be hard to swallow! Just as everyone was conflicted, President Ma dropped two smoke bombs from his cuffs to block everyone''s sight, and amidst the smoke, his laughter could be heard before it disappeared. Smoke cleared, and everyone saw Lu Yang pin President Ma to the ground, leaving his teeth shattered across the floor. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow: Where would I put my face if you ran away? This is impossible! President Ma was horrified, when he released the smoke bomb, he also created multiple fake signals. How could Lu Yang possibly find him? Is their technology level so much higher? I can tell you who is backing me; I''m a citizen of the Interstellar Alliance, backed by the Alliance''s TV station. I advise you to release me. Otherwise, when the Interstellar Fleet comes, you''ll be the one to die! Interstellar Alliance? Lu Yang heard an interesting term, it sounded like a colossal space power, technically probably far superior to that of Sky Sea Star. It would be great to transplant the Interstellar Alliance''s tech to the Cultivation World, for the benefit of the common people. But President Ma Jie unwilling to cooperate in the interrogation was a bit troublesome. If he was subjected to a Soul Search, President Ma Jie would become an idiot, which would be too easy on him, and people of Sky Sea Star would have one less target for revenge. Without a Soul Search, I wouldn''t know the location of the Interstellar Alliance. Suddenly, Lu Yang noticed the Nano Cameras still filming, he could sense that the Nano Cameras were continuously sending some kind of signal, probably electromagnetic waves or some new term he hadn''t heard of, but that didn''t matter. What mattered was that the other end of the camera was probably connected to the Interstellar Alliance. He pondered as he pinched one of the cameras, scaring the crew on the other end into a panic. Soon commonsense prevailed over their emotions, there was no need for them to be afraid. Lu Yang could only talk one way, after all, he had no way to find them. Trace Origin. Lu Yang spoke a word no one else understood, and the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype locked onto the Nano Camera, a line extending to the other end of the stars appeared in front of Lu Yang, visible only to him, not even for Immortal Fairy. Indeed, I can find the source of the camera. Lu Yang found the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype increasingly convenient to use. Lu Yang kicked President Ma over to the Salvation Team: This person is up to you. I''m off to visit this so-called Interstellar Alliance. Mr. Lu Without even giving time for farewells, Lu Yang excitedly summoned the Black Canopy Boat. Jumping through space onboard, he followed the line extended by the camera toward the Interstellar Alliance. There was no longer any threat to the Salvation Team on Sky Sea Star, so there was no need to worry about it for the time being. The situation with the Interstellar Alliance was unknown, and any delay could mean the crew escaping, which would be bad. What do we do, what do we do, is he coming over?! The crew was in chaos, completely unable to comprehend Lu Yang''s methods. Just how far had their technology developed, as if dealing with an immortal?! The director took charge again: Don''t panic, you all know how far Sky Sea Star is from the Alliance, and there are countless asteroid belts in between, he won''t fly over so quickly! Let''s call the police quickly, or have the higher-ups deploy the military! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being caught by the Alliance government was far better than being seized by a mysterious and unpredictable alien. The director, pulling some strings, knew he wouldn''t face the death penalty, but who knows what would happen if caught by this alien. Exactly, an alien attack is like a terrorist attack, no, this is foreign intrusion, let the government protect us! Just as everyone was getting ready to contact the outside world for help, a boom was heard overhead, the rooftop was lifted off, and the promotional board of Sky Sea Star Legend that had been standing on the roof was placed before them, as a small boat glided down in the moonlight. An anciently-dressed alien with hands in his robe descended upon the Interstellar Alliance in the Black Canopy Boat. Chapter 1286 Chapter 1286: Chapter 1285: Your Servant Will Follow the Decree Chapter 1286: Chapter 1285: Your Servant Will Follow the Decree Lu Yang was busy searching for the TV drama crew, merely glancing at the Interstellar Alliance, where the crew was located along the way. Several colossal iron spheres hovered in the air, with one still under construction. Interstellar Spaceships ceaselessly shuttled back and forth, transporting goods. The planet where the crew was located was filled with skyscrapers and radiantly lit up, making it hard to distinguish whether it was day or night. To be called the Interstellar Alliance, there must be more than one similar group of planets, and the degree of prosperity demonstrated the level of technological development of the Interstellar Alliance. The investigation into the Interstellar Alliance could wait for another time; today''s main goal was to resolve the issue with the TV drama crew. It''s too much, they are all bad people, Little Yang, you can''t let them off. Fairy Eternity was fuming in the Spiritual Space. At first, she didn''t know what a TV drama was, nor did she understand what exactly happened in Sky Sea Star, but after Little Yang patiently explained it to her, she understood everything. How could there be such bad people, controlling others'' lives and taking pleasure in it? Your servant obeys the command. The moment the crew saw Lu Yang''s true form descend, they felt a chill envelop their limbs. What kind of method was this? How did he know the location of the Interstellar Alliance, and how did he bypass the asteroid belt in such a short time? Of course, they didn''t know that Lu Yang had directed his Black Canopy Boat to head straight for the asteroid belt. A few small asteroids were no match for the Black Canopy Boat infused with Immortal Gold. When the critical moment arrived, the director stepped forward to negotiate with Lu Yang. This esteemed alien visitor, there may be some misunderstandings between us. The development of the situation on Sky Sea Star was not our intention. The appearance of the Mutant Beasts was an accident, and we too wanted to help Sky Sea Star solve the problem with the Mutant Beasts, which is why we secretly trained the ten top masters. Our filming of the TV drama is merely to seek some insignificant benefits as a form of return for helping Sky Sea Star, that''s not too much to ask, is it? Now that the Mutant Beasts problem has been resolved, we too are delighted for Sky Sea Star. I know you feel pity for the people of Sky Sea Star and want to help them, and we are the same in this respect. You are but one person alone, a lone tree cannot make a forest. Your backing forces must be far from Sky Sea Star, and it would be difficult even to offer support. We are very close to Sky Sea Star, we can send people over right now to help them rebuild their homes, and even lead them to join our Interstellar Alliance. Our Interstellar Alliance has twelve Warship Armies, powerful in strength. Your backing forces would surely be pleased to establish relations with us. If you are willing to meet with our Alliance''s high-level officials, I can introduce you, which will save you a lot of trouble. By then, you could be the diplomatic ambassador of your backing forces, leaving your name in history. The director was convinced that the strength behind Lu Yang was a long distance from Sky Sea Star, and also far from the Alliance, otherwise, they would have discovered Sky Sea Star already. This meant that Lu Yang was alone, without support, and certainly would not oppose them or the Alliance for the sake of Sky Sea Star. Moreover, having promised him benefits and with such generous conditions, he believed that Lu Yang would not refuse. In response, Lu Yang just dug at his ear and revealed an apologetic smile: Ah, sorry, I''m an alien, I don''t understand what you''re saying. He blew lightly and directly sent the director flying onto the wall. Let''s fight him! Someone shouted, The sound engineer swung a steel fist at Lu Yang. This punch could pierce through steel plates, but when it landed on Lu Yang, it didn''t even rip his clothes. The sound engineer was about to pull back when Lu Yang, with a beaming smile, grabbed his arm and forcefully pulled, breaking his arm off. Sparks flew. The sound engineer''s two arms were actually mechanical arms! Interesting. Lu Yang threw the arm to the side, and the broken arm accidentally hit the camera button, unexpectedly switching the view from Sky Sea Star to this scene! The comment section and bullet screens were filled with question marks; ever since the new character appeared, the audience felt their brains were not enough to process it all. Can someone explain to me, what kind of plot twist is this? The new character breaks through dimensions into reality? Creative director. That one hanging on the wall, is that the director? Doesn''t look like special effects, brutal! Is the one with the severed hand the sound engineer? I''ve followed his account. Why does he have a mechanical arm? Shows what you know, a sound engineer with a mechanical arm is totally normal. I bet his whole body is mechanical, except for his brain. Mechanical bodies with artificial neuron devices can transmit sensations back to the brain, so the touch of a mechanical body is indistinguishable from that of a flesh body. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a mechanical body, you''ll never get sick again, you can greatly extend your life span, change faces, and add custom features to suit your tastes C there are so many benefits, all the rich folks are doing it. By the time Lu Yang had scanned President Ma Jie with his Spiritual Sense, he noticed that his body was mechanical, and his counter-tracking device and signal simulator were not carried on him, but installed within him. After finding the crew, Lu Yang discovered that they, too, all had mechanical bodies. The massive success of Sky Sea Star Legend transformed the crew members into tycoons who all modified their bodies. That''s good, no need to worry about accidentally breaking your arms or legs with too much force. Thinking this, Lu Yang viciously stomped on the cameraman''s chest cavity, sparks flying everywhere. That new character is so crazy and cool, I love it, I''m gonna start a Lu Yang fan club. He''s definitely hot, but I''m getting more and more confused about the plot? Guys, we''ve got a big problem, I live nearby the crew, and the roof of their building has been blown off! A comment in the viewer section caught the attention of the onlookers. The comment included a recording of the crew''s building with its roof blown off, and one could faintly hear the sound of police sirens, chaos ensuing. Is this this doesn''t seem like filming? They probably didn''t notify the local police, otherwise how do you explain the new character wiping out all the Mutant Beasts on Sky Sea Star with a single sword strike? That''s definitely special effects. I have a feeling that move wasn''t special effects. If it''s not special effects, I''ll stand on my head to wash my hair! Police helicopters circled the building, countless spotlights converged on Lu Yang, illuminating the crime scene. Crime scene: crew members were dismembered by Lu Yang, the director was beaten the worst, pleading miserably for Lu Yang to spare him. A robot policeman kicked down the door, showing off a dense array of gun barrels: Freeze! As if Lu Yang didn''t see the policemen at all, he continued to pack the crew members into Black Canopy Boats, instructing the boats to autonomously take these people to Sky Sea Star, then come back to him. The police had never seen such a brazen criminal, and immediately ordered to open fire. Bang bang bangC Countless bullets were fired at Lu Yang, but as they neared him, they all stopped in midair, frozen. [ Freeze ] This was the Rule set by Lu Yang. What?! The pupils of the remote police operators controlling the robots contracted. What kind of technology was this?! Sorry, but my companion said these are bad people, none can be spared. After giving it some thought, it''s best to hand them over to the victims for justice. Chapter 1287 Chapter 1287: Chapter 1286 My Significant Other Chapter 1287: Chapter 1286 My Significant Other What is this method? The bullet lost its kinetic energy in an instant, completely still, leaving both the police and the audience with their jaws dropped. His energy shield must have a limit, it can''t stay on forever, fire, keep firing! Immediately, the police chief gave the order, which was not his decision alone, as the quantum computer provided the same calculation result. According to the quantum computer, there was a ninety-five percent probability that the energy barrier surrounding Lu Yang could not be sustained for long; the more bullets congealed, the shorter the duration. Right after the police chief''s order, they immediately received a higher order: Superiors have ordered to capture him alive! What? Higher-up leaders noticed Lu Yang''s presence, the technology he possessed, and the forces behind him; these were all things the Interstellar Alliance wanted to know, and he absolutely could not die. But it was too late, the command was given, the rooftop was ablaze with gunfire, hot like a furnace. Bang bang bangC sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The robotic police were covered with gun muzzles, densely packed like a wasp nest, firing different caliber bullets and laser guns, and some weapons that Lu Yang couldn''t identify. Among the audience were military enthusiasts who recognized that these were the police''s most powerful weapons available; they could collapse a building, let alone hit a person! Countless attacks came from all sides. However, regardless of the type of attack, they all congealed at a distance close to Lu Yang, not more not less, just exactly three feet. Even the exploding shells stopped three feet away, frozen just as they were bursting. Neither the high-ranking officials of the Interstellar Alliance nor the ordinary audience could believe their eyes, and this could no longer be explained by an energy shield! Lu Yang waved at the camera, revealing a mysterious smile, and incomprehensible vocabulary flowed from his lips. He said, Trace Origin. Like time reversing, the fired bullets retreated through the barrels back into the magazines, the exploded shells returned to their original form, the opened rooftop closed up, and Lu Yang himself disappeared without a trace, as if nothing had happened. If the film crew hadn''t disappeared as well. What, what is this technology? The comment section was in an uproar, with viewers continuously posting question marks, but no one could provide a definite answer. Is it the theoretical technology of atomic repair? Time reversal, it must be time reversal! Immediately, the Alliance''s high command deployed their most advanced warship to chase the Black Canopy Boat, but after the boat performed one Shrinking Ground Into Inches, they could no longer track its whereabouts. No one noticed that the target they were most eager to find was right under the building. Disguised, Lu Yang hummed a tune as he left the site of the incident, his clothes transformed into a common style of the Interstellar Alliance, his appearance changed, even his aura was different from before. Even Old Meng, standing here, would not recognize him. He wasn''t ready to contact the high-ranking officials of the Interstellar Alliance yet. Little Yang, what does ''my other half'' mean? Fairy Eternity''s cheeks flushed slightly, feeling the intimacy of the term, and she couldn''t even look straight at Little Yang now. My home is the Spiritual Space, Fairy, you live in my Spiritual Space, naturally, you are my other half. Lu Yang observed Fairy''s reaction with a nonchalant smile, finding it amusing. So that''s what it means? Fairy Eternity suddenly understood, then her eyes lit up, Then can I call Little Yang that too? No, no need to address me like that. Lu Yang averted his gaze, unwilling to continue the topic. Naturally, the Interstellar Alliance''s high-ranking officials didn''t know that the alien who stirred their nerves tonight was feeling shy. Twelve projections surrounded a round table, the atmosphere heavy. Half of them had been woken up from sleep to attend this meeting. Since the founding of the Alliance, there have been few incidents that elicited such a response from them, and once they had such reactions, the events encountered were inevitably major events that affected the direction of the Alliance. The last time there was such an atmosphere, it was about resolving the imminent disintegration of the Alliance. Has the Ether''s calculation about that extraterrestrial visitor come up yet? One of them slowly asked; he was the Chairman of the Interstellar Alliance Council, the highest leader of the Interstellar Alliance. Ether is the Interstellar Alliance''s most advanced and vast quantum computer; the Interstellar Alliance has eight hundred main stars, three thousand auxiliary stars, and a population estimated in trillions. Maintaining such a vast rule largely credits the comprehensive planning by the quantum computer, Ether. It can''t calculate specific results, only probabilistic events; the techniques shown by the extraterrestrial named ''Lu Yang'' have never been recorded in ''Ether'', said the Alliance''s chief scientist, known as the greatest brain of the millennium. Though now only his brain was his own. Either Lu Yang is backed by powers that followed a different research path than ours, or their technological level constitutes a generational gap with ours. According to Ether, if their technological level far surpassed ours, their influence would have already spread throughout the universe, and the Alliance would not have only encountered them today. So does Ether believe this extraterrestrial possesses technology from a different research path? Yes. Everyone fell into a long silence, pondering the conclusion given by Ether. However, if you insist that the extraterrestrial visitor and the records in Ether correspond, there is actually one ''pseudo-record'' that could match, continued the chief scientist. The other eleven were stunned: What do you mean by ''pseudo-record''? It means that there are records, but with no supportive text before and after, and present technology can''t verify those matters, like many civilizations'' enlightenment stages containing great floods that end the world or records of immortals traveling through space. One of them looked puzzled: You''re saying it might match, you''re not suggesting that the extraterrestrial visitor is an immortal, are you? Exactly. This time, no one was silent; they directly rejected the conclusion. It''s impossible; we don''t need to consider such a probability. In their eyes, what immortals? Their technology was also perceived as divine intervention by those lesser civilizations. Is the greatest probability that it possesses a different research path from us? Everyone showed a hint of joy; the Alliance had experienced a technological bottleneck for five hundred years, not to mention significant breakthroughs, there were hardly a few minor ones. Lu Yang''s mastered techniques could surely help them achieve new progress in science! What about the issue with Sky Sea Star? What did Ether suggest? Recommend to initiate humanitarian aid and post-disaster reconstruction for Sky Sea Star. Firstly, this follows the longstanding route of the Alliance; secondly, we can start from Sky Sea Star to learn more about Lu Yang. Then follow Ether''s suggestion. Also, I propose dedicating one percent of Ether''s computing power to analyze Lu Yang''s situation. I agree. Agreed. Agreed. Chapter 1288 Chapter 1288: Chapter 1287: A Bustling Library Chapter 1288: Chapter 1287: A Bustling Library Recently, the Interstellar Alliance cracked a major criminal group suspected of crimes against humanity. It is reported that the group, in order to attract attention, disrupted the genetic makeup of alien organisms by disguising a planet as a television program for filming. Currently, the planet has been rescued, and the police are conducting further investigations. Following that, the Salvation Team, as representatives from Sky Sea Star, visited the Interstellar Alliance and received a warm welcome. Lu Yang has been at the Interstellar Alliance for five days, and he realized that the streets are filled with promotional posters of the Salvation Team, far more famous than Lu Yang had imagined. The public, having learned that the Sky Sea Star Legend was not a TV series but actual events, became even more enthusiastic about the Salvation Team. What surprised Lu Yang the most, however, was the emergence of his own fan club. Although widely revered as a paragon of the Righteous Path while in the Cultivation World, the cultural norm there certainly wouldn''t allow for raising placards and parading through the streets. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Interstellar Alliance would dare to do so. Handsome, mysterious, and a champion of justice These elements combined have made Lu Yang a breakout star of the Alliance. Whenever Lu Yang thinks about similar events happening on various planets, the corners of his eyes twitch slightly. While he enjoys the spotlight, the obsession many have with him still scares him a bit. Discarding his complex thoughts, he walked into the library. He had been spending his days in the library learning about the history of the Interstellar Alliance. The history of the Interstellar Alliance, even summarized, would fill an entire row of bookshelves; simply put, it is a melting pot of various planetary civilizations. Initially, the Interstellar Alliance only consisted of twelve members, but as more life-sustaining planets were discovered, these planets joined the Alliance, eventually forming the massive entity it is today. However, Lu Yang could not find any records of the Candle Sky Civilization, suggesting that ships from Candle Sky have not reached here yet. Naturally, there is also nothing about the Blue Star Civilization. The technology of the Interstellar Alliance is truly advanced, Lu Yang couldn''t help but remark. They''ve built devices to capture solar energy and are engaged in constructing on a stellar scale. They manufacture signal simulators for brains; mechanical bodies whose touch sensation can fully transmit to the brain, though this technology is expensive and unaffordable for the common folks. The most powerful weapon is the Star Annihilation Cannon, capable of blasting high-energy particles through a Star Core. And there are high-speed quantum computers and Ether Computers that can compute anything based on input data. Immortal Fairy sat on the bed, swaying her little feet left and right, completely oblivious to what Little Yang was impressed by. The capturing of solar energy is a simple task that the Yaoyang Sect can manage, brain signal simulation is just the Illusionary Realm. And the Ether Computer that Little Yang kept praising, it sounds rather annoying. What''s so great about that? My sharp mind can deduce Dao Fruit, can this Ether Computer do that? Immortal Fairy made up her mind; if Little Yang didn''t explain it properly, she''d ignore him for a year too long a month also too long. Just all day, to annoy him! Lu Yang hurriedly placated Immortal Fairy, whose discontent was evident on her face: Of course, of course, such gadgets cannot compare to a Fairy who is naturally clever and can foresee through the ages. Hee hee, you have good taste, I forgive you. Lu Yang shook his head helplessly and continued studying the culture of the Interstellar Alliance. He pulled out a foldable map from an astronomy book, depicting the universe explored by the Interstellar Alliance. Immortal Fairy disdainfully scoffed, They''ve only explored so little, at most a corner of the universe. Yingtian Immortal and the others could randomly point out someone''s territory, and it would be larger than this area. Lu Yang thought about asking how large the Fairy''s territory was, but after careful consideration, for safety''s sake, decided it''s better not to ask this kind of question that might provoke Immortal Fairy to scratch herself. The map is already big enough. Just this map alone is worth the trip, and coupled with so many technological products from the Interstellar Alliance, it could completely rejuvenate the Cultivation World. A chip the size of a fingernail fell out from between the pages, and Lu Yang picked it up and examined it under the light. Unable to figure out its purpose, he decided to put the chip back where it was. Just as this thought surfaced, he heard an explosion not far away, followed by alarm sounds and the panicked voices of civilians. Lu Yang looked in the direction of the sound and saw a rather luxurious sports car crash into the library, a bloodied young man emerging from it. Then, several more cars crashed into the library, each releasing a squad of fully armed robots, apparently there to capture the young man. Through the gaping hole created by the crash, the outside world appeared in total chaos, seemingly a result of a high-speed chase between the young man and the robot army. The young man stumbled and ran, gunfire and bullets raining down on him, making it a very dangerous scene. However, the young man was fortunate; the bullets only scraped by him without hitting. People from the Interstellar Alliance are not accustomed to reading physical books, and there were scarcely any people in the library; on seeing the danger, they all fled the scene desperately. Lu Yang felt it necessary to leave the library along with these people. The reason was simple: the young man was running towards him. Lu Yang quickly ducked into a gap between bookshelves. Then he saw the young man also quickly duck beside him. The two of them faced each other. Lu Yang: !!! Not cool, man, why are you coming over here? Get down! The young man suddenly shouted and hurriedly tackled Lu Yang. Machine gun bullets swept over their heads, piercing through several rows of bookshelves. One could imagine that if the young man hadn''t tackled Lu Yang, Lu Yang would still have been unharmed. While pinning Lu Yang down, the young man rolled and threw a bomb, which exploded and temporarily put the robots into a frozen state, immobilizing them. The young man turned his head and seriously warned Lu Yang, Don''t think we are safe now. That was my last pulse bomb, it only temporarily disables them. We must find the chip my grandfather left here to solve this for good! Lu Yang thought the young man was so capable, he probably did not need his help, after all, he was just here for a visit. Seeing Lu Yang''s reluctance to assist, the young man said sternly, The outside is already surrounded by the robot army, neither of us can escape. Our only option now is to find that chip! Do you want to know why we are being chased? Because my grandfather discovered that Artificial Intelligence wants to topple human rule! Lu Yang took out the fingernail-sized chip from the book again and asked, Is this what you want? The young man was overjoyed, took it and compared it for a while, then disappointingly returned it to Lu Yang. No, not this one. There should be my grandfather''s mark on the right chip. Lu Yang was even more confused; where did the chip sandwiched in the book come from? Just as Lu Yang was puzzled, another explosion sounded from the other side of the library. A valiant young woman also stumbled in, being chased. The woman had good eyesight; despite the distance and the smoke, she could clearly see what Lu Yang was holding. Her eyes lit up, and excitedly she said, That''s the one, the evidence of the financial tycoon''s illegal exploitation of the Constant Star is right here! Lu Yang: Maybe I shouldn''t have come to the library today? Chapter 1289 Chapter 1289: Chapter 1288: Melee Chapter 1289: Chapter 1288: Melee The girl''s eyes lit up when she saw the chip in Lu Yang''s hands, but her face turned grave upon noticing the robots gradually regaining their mobility. The conglomerate not only sent people to hunt me down but also sent robots after me! She felt a sense of foreboding, having not anticipated that the conglomerate would be so thorough as to lay an ambush with robots in this location. No matter what, I must get my hands on that chip first! The girl, agile and swift, glanced back at the pursuers, pushed over tables and chairs to block their path, and flipped her way to Lu Yang''s side. She spoke to Lu Yang earnestly, I don''t know who you are, but the chip in your hands is incredibly dang Take it. Without a word, Lu Yang stuffed the chip into the girl''s hand, a decisiveness that left her momentarily stunned. Realizing it wasn''t the time to be dazed, she quickly checked the chip. Strange, why isn''t it this one? She had thought that finding a chip the size of a fingernail in the library meant it was the one left by the contact, but after inspecting it, she realized she was mistakenCIt was just a similar-looking chip. She shook her head disappointment and handed the chip back to Lu Yang, This isn''t the chip I''m looking for. Lu Yang: So whose chip is it, then? Forget the chip, how do we deal with the enemies on both sides? the boy asked anxiously, not sure if he was talking to himself or someone else. Among the three people on the scene, only Lu Yang was not in a hurry. The boy and the girl were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. To their left were the operational robots, and to their right were the conglomerate''s mercenaries. There was nowhere to escape. But they couldn''t afford to flee, as the chip was nearby. Artificial Intelligence and the conglomerate were already aware of its presence here. If they escaped, the chip would fall into someone else''s hands, putting humanity at risk! They noticed Lu Yang''s calm demeanor, out of place in the chaotic environment, and sighed internallyCit seemed that an innocent bystander dragged into this dangerous situation had already given up on thinking. The robots and mercenaries didn''t dare to make their move lightly, guns pointed at each other, each mistaking the other as the target''s ally. For a moment, an uneasy standoff filled the air. Suddenly, the third wall of the library was smashed open, breaking the standoff. Another girl barged in, golden hair and blue eyes gleaming, her delicate features elfin. Upon seeing the chip in Lu Yang''s hands, her eyes brightened. Found it! This girl also had pursuers behind her, but unlike before, these were real people. The new pursuers were shocked to see the robots and mercenaries: So there are indeed allies! Acting first, the new pursuers opened fire, and the robots and mercenaries returned fire, plunging the place into chaos! Amidst the chaos, the golden-haired, blue-eyed girl dodged bullets and found Lu Yang. This chip Take it. The golden-haired, blue-eyed girl checked the chip and exhaled in relief, This is the one! Lu Yang also breathed a sigh of relief, happy to have found the rightful owner of the chip. So you were indeed the contact person arranged by the doctor! She spoke with conviction, having escaped the organization with the doctor''s help. Alas, the doctor took a bullet protecting her and died. The doctor, before passing away, asked her to find the chip in the library, though he couldn''t finish his sentence before drawing his last breath, likely wanting to inform her about the contact in the library. Err, miss, you might be mistaken. I''m not any sort of contact person, Lu Yang felt it necessary to clarify. You must be. Otherwise, why would you hand over the chip to me the moment we met? The golden-haired, blue-eyed girl grew even more certain of Lu Yang''s identity. To her, it was a simple intelligence test. I really am not. The golden-haired, blue-eyed girl surprised, What, wasn''t it the professor who recorded the organization''s illegal genetic modifications on this chip? And then he entrusted it to you to rendezvous with meCa genetic modifi Lu Yang wanted to prevent the girl from spilling the beans, but she spoke as fast as a machine gun, explaining the whole situation in a few sentences. I came here to read books, Lu Yang said, helpless, holding up the book about the cosmic map. Seeing Lu Yang persistently denying, the golden-haired, blue-eyed girl was convinced she had thought too much and quickly apologized, Oh, I''m sorry, it was a case of mistaken identity. I''ve dragged you into this disaster! What, it''s this book! The boy noticed the book in Lu Yang''s hands, and his body shook with excitement, an idea forming. Yes, how could I not think of it? My grandfather''s favorite book was this one; he said that the universe was infinite, and compared to it, the Interstellar Alliance was but a drop in the ocean, completely insignificant. The Interstellar Alliance should hold the universe in awe. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The boy, hugging his grandfather, learned about the mysteries of the universe on the rooftop during his childhood. Just thinking of those moments from his youth made him break down in tears. Only his grandfather and he knew about this; only he could find the chip his grandfather left behind! The boy took the cosmic map from the book, pointed to a particular Star Domain, and murmured to himself while turning the pages among the astronomy section''s shelves: According to the layout, it should be right here. The first girl noticed the book''s author in Lu Yang''s hands, and her body shook. Why didn''t I think of it? The author of this book is an alias used by our resistance organization''s Boss. The first girl took out a mysterious slip from her pocket, which she had received before coming to the library but never knew its purpose. Now she understoodCthe numbers on the mysterious slip corresponded to the pages and words in this book! She took Lu Yang''s book and hurriedly translated the enigmatic slip. At that moment, the shooting continued among the three forces, with gunshots exploding near their ears, like thunder. The boy and the girl raced against time among the bookshelves, searching for their chip. Found it! Both the boy and the girl found their chips and couldn''t help but rejoice, but the sound of gunfire soon snapped them back to reality. How to escape? Their crisis was far from over. The boy proudly showed off the chip he held, My grandfather''s chip contains a virus that can paralyze robots and mechanical bodies. We''ll just make our run for it when it''s time! The conglomerate''s mercenaries were mostly mechanical. The golden-haired, blue-eyed girl reacted with shock, No, that won''t work, those hunting me are genetically modified humans; the virus won''t affect them! The first girl pulled out a bomb, I have a tear gas grenade. We can catch those genetically modified humans off guard with it! Great idea! The boy peeled back the skin on his arm, revealing a mechanical arm underneath. He inserted the chip into the mechanical arm and tapped a few times on the screen. The sound of combat suddenly died downCit was the robots and mercenaries stricken by the virus, taking hits helplessly. The first girl threw the tear gas grenade, which exploded with a bang, flooding the area with choking fumes and blinding the genetically modified humans. The three young men and women seized the opportunity to escape, weaving through the battling forces in a risky and exhilarating escape, not forgetting to pull along the innocent bystander, Lu Yang. Chapter 1290 Chapter 1290: Chapter 1289: Everyone Has a Tragic Past Chapter 1290: Chapter 1289: Everyone Has a Tragic Past Alas, we really escaped! The young boys and girls, having survived a disaster, congratulated each other with high-fives, all but Lu Yang, who remained unresponsive throughout. My name is Lan Hai. The boy introduced himself proactively. Although they had just met, the life-or-death situation made them feel like long-time friends. My name is Yu Ran. The first girl introduced herself. My name is Mi Xue''er. This was the blonde, blue-eyed girl. The three of them turned to look at Lu Yang, who had been silent the whole time, their gazes filled with an unspoken expectation. Since others had introduced themselves, out of politeness, Lu Yang felt obliged to do the same: My name is Meng Jingzhou. So you are Brother Meng, what an unwarranted disaster today! Lan Hai sighed with empathy for Lu Yang. Lu Yang also felt it was indeed an unwarranted disaster. Actually, I didn''t expect things to develop this far. Originally, I was just sorting through the things my grandfather left behind Lu Yang quickly interrupted Lan Hai''s reminiscing: Stop, don''t say anymore, I''m just a bystander, I don''t want to know so much. Lan Hai shook his head: No, Brother Meng, face the reality, you''re not just a bystander anymore. Although it was me who got the chip, ''Ether'' saw both you and me acquiring it together, it will definitely not let you go. Lu Yang: Are you guys from the Interstellar Alliance always this hostile to tourists? But Brother Meng, you''re right, it''s not the time to talk, let''s get in the car and we can talk. Lan Hai opened the sports car, the one that had crashed into the library. The car had smashed down the library without even scratching its paint, attesting to its terrifying quality. Lu Yang had no choice but to resign himself to getting in the car and listening to Lan Hai''s stories. Of course, there was another reason to get into the car C Fairy Eternity wanted to hear the story. Come along, it seems quite fun. The two girls also got into the car. My grandfather is Lan Kang, although not well-known in the Alliance, but he is definitely the most formidable scientist in the entire Alliance. He is also the mentor of the Alliance''s chief scientist, Gao Huanyu. This sports car was modified by my grandfather. A month ago, my grandfather suddenly passed away. At first, I didn''t suspect anything, until I was sorting through his belongings and found his notebook, which contained notes about the awakening of Artificial Intelligence, and Ether''s plans to rebel. To stop Ether''s rebellion, we had to get the chip from the library, and hand it to the Chief Scientist, Grandpa Gao Huanyu, so he could use it to format Ether. However, Ether became aware of this, and I couldn''t contact Grandpa Gao through any technological means; I could only meet him in person. That''s why I came to the library to look for the chip. So your chip is that important, Yu Ran hadn''t realized Lan Hai had such a complicated past. I come from an organization called ''Star Group'', founded by a scientist employed by the Murong Family. The Murong Family is responsible for the mining of the Constellation Stars above our heads. The boss accidentally discovered that the Murong Family was conducting illegal and violent mining of the Constellation Stars. Such actions could indeed bring huge benefits to the Murong Family, but they also have the potential to cause the Constellation Stars to disintegrate and explode, and once a star explodes, the death toll would be calculated in hundreds of millions! The boss tried to persuade the Murong Family Patriarch to stop this behavior, but the patriarch, blinded by greed, did not heed the warning. The boss secretly established the Star Group, gathered evidence against the Murong Family, and planned to report them to the Federation Supreme Council. Our undercover agents successfully embedded within the Murong financial empire have collected the evidence and concealed it in the astronomical section of the library. I was responsible for retrieving the evidence for the Star Group, but somehow my whereabouts were exposed, and the Murong Family''s mercenaries have been chasing me to the library! Fortunately, I got the evidence. Now all I need to do is bring the chip back to the Star Group, and my mission will be accomplished! Just as Yu Ran was feeling relieved that the task was completed without any mishap, she suddenly received a voice message. She opened the voice message and amidst intense gunfire, a deep male voice said: Yu Ran, do not come back, the Murong Family has also planted an undercover among us, that''s how your whereabouts were exposed. The Murong Family''s people have already started to come after you, protect the chip, do not come back! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yu Ran shuddered, unexpected changes occurred, and tears flowed down in big drops. Seeing the grim atmosphere in the vehicle, Mi Xue''er decided to share her story to divert Yu Ran''s attention. I am an orphan who was adopted by the Supreme Council as a child. They called it adoption, but in reality, they used me as a test subject. The Supreme Council believes that the human body is the most powerful, they reject mechanical modifications, and to make the human body stronger, they constantly performed experiments on me. Eventually, the professor regarded me as his granddaughter, and unable to bear seeing me continue to undergo experiments and modifications, he ran away with me against the will of the Supreme Council. He was hit by a stray bullet while protecting me, and before dying, he told me there was a chip hidden in the library that could overthrow the Supreme Council, and directed me to find the chip. The next generation of Genetic Modifiers from the Supreme Council were born, and even the robot army couldn''t match up. The Supreme Council is about to start a rebellion, we must stop them. Fairy Eternity, after listening, rolled around in bed, murmuring softly: Why is this Interstellar Alliance so dangerous? It''s either robot rebellions or exploding stars. Minister echoed on the side: Yeah, looking at how prosperous this Alliance seems, who would have thought it hides so many crises. After Mi Xue''er finished speaking, the atmosphere in the car became even more somber, Lan Hai''s grandfather died, Yu Ran''s Star Group was gone, and Mi Xue''er''s professor grandfather also died. Lu Yang felt that these three people were simply walking disasters; wherever they went, trouble followed. If he had known about their backgrounds earlier, he would not have gotten involved in this mess. After all three stories were shared, they all glanced at Lu Yang, hoping he would say something to lighten the mood. Lu Yang sighed, then shared his own experiences. I was an orphan with no parents, later Eldest Senior Sister took me in. Like the Supreme Council, Eldest Senior Sister believes that the human body is the most powerful, and she wanted to train me in that direction. For this, she made me carry water tanks every day, continuing until both my arms completely lost sensation before it could end. At night, she would scald me with boiling water, making me jump and hop around. Later, a female voice appeared in my mind, constantly telling me mythical stories. Sometimes she would take over my body and make me do things against my will. I also have a good brother, young and wealthy, also handsome, but with a peculiar personality, not interested in women. I saw that this was not good and advised him to find a girlfriend, but he got angry with me. People around me also formed a resistance organization, aiming to overthrow the local regime. Although our organization was small, just over a dozen people, some of them weren''t human, they were animals. The looks they gave Lu Yang carried pity, all suffering similar fates: an abusive Senior Sister, a possibly split-personality Lu Yang, a friend with unusual sexual orientation, and a sounding very feeble organization. Chapter 1291 Chapter 1291: Chapter 1290: Brother Meng ought to be the weakest among the four of us. Chapter 1291: Chapter 1290: Brother Meng ought to be the weakest among the four of us. After a frank exchange, the four of them discovered they each had tragic pasts and, being in the same boat, were currently pursued by three different forces, bringing them significantly closer to each other. What do you guys plan to do next? Lu Yang asked casually, as he didn''t really care and was just along for the ride to see the world with the other three. My data chip contains evidence of Murong Group''s illegal activities. As long as it''s released online, it will draw public attention, and the Supreme Council will sanction the Murong Group, Yu Ran said. The means to contact the Supreme Council were only available to their Boss, but now that the Star Group had been wiped out by the Murong Group and the Boss was MIA, their only option was to go public with the evidence. Lan Hai shook his head, It won''t work. Ether controls all the networks. Because I''m with you now, it will identify you as my accomplices. You won''t be able to send out any messages. I''m afraid Ether knows exactly where we are now. Yu Ran was disheartened. She had obtained critical evidence of the crimes but was unable to stop the Murong Group. However, there was something she didn''t understand, Then why hasn''t Ether continued to send robot troops to hunt us down? Letting go of the steering wheel and allowing the car to drive itself, Lan Hai explained to Yu Ran. The car was offline, so there was no worry about Ether taking control. The previous pursuit with robots targeting me could be explained away as a programming error, fooling the people of the Alliance. But if robots were sent one after another to chase us, the Alliance would start to suspect a bigger issue. Right now, Ether isn''t willing to expose itself. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What are your plans, Mi Xue''er? Lu Yang then asked. Mi Xue''er was equally downcast, Originally, I also planned to make the evidence public, but according to Lan Hai, that won''t work either. But I have another plan. What plan? The professor included a formula for ''Anti-Gene Agent'' in the chip. The Anti-Gene Agent can incapacitate us, gene modified folks. If I have the formula and access to a lab, I can create the Anti-Gene Agent, and we won''t have to fear the Supreme Council''s pursuit! Mi Xue''er confidently declared. She was not just skilled in combat, but also quite an expert in gene technology. A lab, huh Lan Hai muttered to himself, then had a sudden inspiration, I''ve got it; I have a good buddy who loves to experiment. He''s got a small lab at home. We can go there! That''s great! With a plan in place, Lan Hai changed the destination to his friend''s house. The sports car drifted around a corner, leaving behind a trail of cool tail lights. Lan Hai''s sports car was incredibly fast, covering from one end of the city to the other in about an hour. Stop the car, Lan Hai suddenly said, puzzling the others. What''s wrong? Lan Hai pointed to a roadside toilet sign: I need to use the restroom. Do you guys need to go? Yu Ran shook her head, No need. Most of my body has been mechanically modified; I don''t need to use the restroom. Mi Xue''er also shook her head, My body has been genetically modified so that I virtually don''t need food or water. Lan Hai scratched his head, thinking how each of his two beautiful companions was less and less like a normal person, while he had only modified both arms. I''ll go down too, Lu Yang spoke up. He actually noticed a small convenience store by the road and wanted to buy some snacks. Do you guys have any cash? Lend me some? Should have some. Lan Hai rummaged through several pockets and pulled out a couple of banknotes. Let''s not talk about lending amongst ourselves, it''s too formal, don''t pay it back, Lan Hai generously said. Thanks. Lu Yang and Lan Hai got out of the car, leaving just Yu Ran and Mi Xue''er behind. Yu Ran, is your modified body more geared towards combat? Mi Xue''er suddenly asked. Yu Ran was taken aback, How do you know? She''s had a love for combat since a young age, so even after mechanical modifications, it was all geared towards combat. But she had never revealed her modification model, so how did Mi Xue''er figure it out? Mi Xue''er smiled, pointing to herself, I can''t explain the principle, perhaps it''s a result of genetic modification. I can roughly sense the threat level of people nearby. Among the three of you, Yu Ran, you give off the highest sense of danger. That''s amazing? Yu Ran was surprised. The Supreme Council really had some substances. What about Lan Hai and Brother Meng? I don''t feel any threat from them; both are ordinary people. If I really had to compare, Lan Hai is somewhat stronger than Brother Meng. Do you have any best-selling snacks here? I''d like to buy some. The shopkeeper is a robot, and its face screen displays several types of snacks: I recommend these. I''ll take one of each. Alright. Lu Yang, carrying a large bag of Spirit Stones, picked out a lollipop-like thing and put it in his mouth, the coolness refreshing. Tastes good, Fairy Eternity, you should try it. Lu Yang switched bodies; he wasn''t that fond of sweets, he mainly wanted to let Fairy Eternity have a taste. Not bad at all. Fairy Eternity''s response surprised Lu Yang, as he thought she was going to comment that the lollipop wasn''t tasty compared to the food she made. As long as Fairy Eternity likes it. On the way back, a menacing man in a black coat and black hat blocked Lu Yang''s path. The menacing man threw a small device, enveloping him and Lu Yang. Kid, looks like you''re Mi Xue''er''s new companion. Who are you? The menacing man lifted the black hat, revealing a fierce face with a cross-shaped scar, intimidating to behold. Then, one by one, more than thirty Genetic modifiers appeared, each exuding a powerful and menacing aura, holding all sorts of bizarre weapons. Hehe, kid, just blame it on being Mi Xue''er''s friend. If you honestly tell us the identities and abilities of the people in the car, I might kindly grant you a quick death! another Genetic modifier sneered, his power seems related to ice, as the temperature around him dropped significantly. Don''t even think about screaming for help, see this small device on the ground? It can simulate the surrounding environment, making it look like nothing''s wrong from the outside, and your voice naturally cannot be heard! Lu Yang trembled with fear, guessing their intention: Do you want to get information from me and then ambush Mi Xue''er and the others! I will not betray my companions! It seems Mi Xue''er did find herself a good companion, then go to your death! Five minutes later. Lu Yang, holding several bags, got into the car and said: Let''s go. Oh, Lan Hai, here''s your money back. Lan Hai took the money, puzzled: Didn''t you spend any? No, I just met a kind person on the way who gave me some money. Lan Hai gave it no further thought and continued to drive the sports car. However, as soon as the car started, a skeletal man appeared in the middle of the road, his arms long, swinging at the car. The sports car braked urgently, avoiding the strike, leaving a deep trench on the road. Mi Xue''er, aren''t you ready to come out? the skeletal man laughed wildly. Mi Xue''er and the others knew that staying in the car meant certain death, so they had no choice but to get out. Mi Xue''er, ready for a fierce battle, warned Lu Yang and the other two: Be careful, this man is a Class A Warrior of the Supreme CouncilCHarvester; I''ll hold him, you take the chance to escape! Harvester laughed loudly: Mi Xue''er, do you think you can still run? Let me tell you, the organization has dispatched more than thirty warriors to surround you completely! Here we have Class A Warriors ''Extreme Cold Freeze,'' ''Fierce Sun,'' ''Life Cycler,'' ''Ghost Face,'' ''Seven Blades,'' and the rest are Class B Warriors! Harvester spread his arms wide and shouted: Come out! No one responded. Chapter 1292 Chapter 1292: Chapter 1291: Ah, I''ve Been Kidnapped Chapter 1292: Chapter 1291: Ah, I''ve Been Kidnapped Where are the people? Harvester''s heart pounded with anxiety; this shouldn''t be happening. They said they were doing something unimportant before, just went to the bathroom. And after coming back, according to the plan, they were to intercept the vehicle. How come all his teammates were gone? Did they retreat? If they retreated, they should have signaled him. Come out, everyone! Harvester tried once more to summon his companions, but still no one responded. Harvester cursed inwardly, calling them all unreliable bastards. Since things have come to this, he had no choice but to act on his own! Lu Yang was also surprised by Harvester''s appearance. After taking care of those Genetically Modified Soldiers, he had found a hideout belonging to the Supreme Council nearby, following what those people had said. Thinking it was a matter of convenience, he went there and used some tricks, making everyone from the hideout surrender themselves to the police. He had taken care of everything so thoroughly, and yet Harvester, this one that slipped through the net, remained. Indeed, haste makes waste. You all go first! Mi Xue''er pushed everyone away and faced Harvester. I''ll help too! Yu Ran volunteered. Harvester had just clashed with Mi Xue''er when he realized something was wrong: You''ve been hiding your true strength! The information they had on Mi Xue''er didn''t indicate she was this strong! Yu Ran''s attacks followed one after another. She might not be as strong as Mi Xue''er or Harvester, but she was enough to create opportunities for Mi Xue''er to attack. Outmatched by the two women, Harvester thought of retreating, but escaping wasn''t so simple at this point. He feigned a flaw, Mi Xue''er with her lack of combat experience indeed fell for it, and he seized the chance to rush at Lu Yang, grabbing his neck. His hand, his most lethal weapon, could sever Lu Yang''s neck with just a bit more force! Don''t move, or I''ll kill him! Mi Xue''er and Yu Ran, who were about to rush over, abruptly halted, not daring to make another move. Ah, I''m being held hostage, said Lu Yang, surrendering with both hands raised. With a sneer, Harvester held Lu Yang while walking backwards. Before leaving, he threw a piece of paper. If you want this person to live, go to this place! The Supreme Council had another hideout nearby, and he wanted to lure Mi Xue''er and the others into it! Mi Xue''er picked up the note with a grim expression and stood up, but by then, Harvester and Lu Yang were nowhere to be seen. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Harvester ran with Lu Yang, trying to contact his companions, still with no response. A bad feeling welled up inside him. He entered the underground secret facility using the elevator. The secret facility was brightly lit, yet empty. A cup of coffee on the table was still steaming. Moreover, there were no signs of a struggle, causing Harvester to shudder with horror. It was as if, due to some emergency, all the branch members had evacuated. Hey, Extreme Cold Freeze, are you hereC Ether, if you''re here, just give me a signC Harvester''s voice echoed down the long corridor, but there was no reply. Suddenly a voice came from the end of the corridor: Mr. Harvester, I am here. Harvester was overjoyed and hurried over. I knew someone would be here. However, what stood at the end of the corridor was a Housekeeping Robot. The robot looked at Harvester with its empty gaze, the emergency lights flickering on and off behind it: Mr. Harvester, do you need some coffee? Seeing this scene, Harvester was so frightened he kept retreating step by step. Gasping for breath heavily, as if he had just been through an invisible fight for life and death, he went to the surveillance room to check the footage after his departure. The screen showed everything was normal after he left. Harvester, frustrated and perplexed, commanded the footage to fast forward. The branch that was originally filled with people disappeared in the blink of an eye, scaring the Harvester into a shudder. He shivered and commanded to rewind and play back the footage, slow it to two times, four times up to thirty-two times slower, but he still couldn''t see clearly what had happened. In the slowed-down footage, the people in the branch disappeared one by one. They did not seem to notice their companions'' disappearances until they themselves vanished, as if some indescribable entity silently devoured everyone. Thinking of his teammates who had vanished, extreme panic spread in his heart. The air circulation system in the branch was functioning normally, the fluorescent lights were warm, but the Harvester felt like the branch was the mouth of a monster, dark and gaping, waiting for him to fall into the trap. Someone patted him on the shoulder, startling him into jumping: Are you alright? The Harvester turned around and heaved a sigh of relief; it was Lu Yang, he wasn''t the only one here after all. And Lu Yang''s expressionless face also gave him a bit of confidence. There are only two of us here, aren''t you afraid? Two people? Lu Yang showed a hint of confusion, Haven''t there always been three of us here? As soon as he finished speaking, a yellow-clad figure slowly appeared in the air. AhC The Harvester completely broke down, fear totally engulfing his heart. Ding dongC The sound of the elevator rang out, and like seeing a savior, the Harvester ran frantically towards it. It was the Blueprint trio who had taken the elevator to rescue Lu Yang. The Harvester, having long forgotten the mission, ran madly towards the Blueprint trio, giving them quite a fright. Freeze, don''t move! Mi Xue''er stood at the forefront, warily eyeing the Harvester. Run, there are ghosts, there are ghosts! the Harvester shouted frantically, uttering incomprehensible words. Mi Xue''er frowned, subdued the Harvester with ease, and warily surveyed her surroundings, also finding it odd that there was no one in the branch. She had been ready to fight tooth and nail. Could it be a trap? Mi Xue''er, Yu Ran, Blueprint, I''m over here. Lu Yang walked out of the surveillance room, greeting his comrades from a distance. Seeing the calm Lu Yang, the Harvester, frightened, sat on the ground, pointing at Lu Yang and scrabbling backward with his feet. Ghost! Ghost! Ghost! Brother Meng, you''re okay, that''s really great. Mi Xue''er and the others, seeing Lu Yang unharmed, breathed a sigh of relief. I''m fine; it''s just that after this Harvester brought me here, he picked up someone else''s coffee, didn''t drink it, and then started shouting and getting overly excited when he heard the Housekeeping Robot respond. When the Housekeeping Robot asked him if he wanted coffee, he got so scared. I saw he was acting insanely so I took the chance to escape from him. Lu Yang patted his chest, still shaken. How strange. Yes, really strange, could he be possessed? He kept muttering about seeing a ghost, could he have really seen one? We should be scientific; where in the world are there ghosts, Brother Meng, right? Lu Yang nodded, expressing his agreement: Exactly, there are no ghosts. There really are ghosts! To get Blueprint and the others on his side, the Harvester bravely led them to the surveillance room to see the footage. However, the footage was just static, nothing could be seen. It was you! You deleted it! the Harvester yelled at Lu Yang, now seeing him as someone possessed by an evil spirit. Lu Yang shrugged, very innocently: I didn''t do anything. Lu Yang was telling the truth; he indeed hadn''t touched the surveillance, and whether it was deleted or not didn''t matter since the Blueprint group couldn''t see him from the footage anyway. If it wasn''t him, then did Ether delete it? Does that mean Ether has taken notice of him? Chapter 1293 Chapter 1293: Chapter 1292: Grandfather with a Doctorate Chapter 1293: Chapter 1292: Grandfather with a Doctorate Blueprint played with the surveillance footage for a long time, trying to restore it, but never succeeded. Although the disappearance of the surveillance was a bit strange, it wasn''t enough to give Blueprint and others a sense of absurdity or terror. How come there isn''t a single person here? Mi Xue''er and Yu Ran searched the base to no avail, unable to understand why it was deserted. Ask the Harvester, and he would now point to Lu Yang and accuse him of foul play. Xue''er, aren''t you able to sense danger? Is there anything strange about this place? Yu Ran asked. No, I don''t feel any danger at all. Mi Xue''er was very confident in her abilities; it was with this skill that she managed to escape from the organization''s headquarters. Brother Meng, what do you think? Maybe there was an emergency situation that forced an evacuation from the base, Lu Yang didn''t rush to conclusions; it was a rational hypothesis after careful consideration. That''s possible. Both women nodded. Brother Meng''s guess was reasonable and the most likely explanation. Since there is no danger here, can we use the laboratory here? Lu Yang asked. Mi Xue''er''s eyes lit up. Indeed, this was an outpost of the Supreme Council; the laboratory conditions here had to be far better than those of Blueprint''s friends. Mi Xue''er first found a quantum computer, cut off the network, and inserted a chip. A white-haired old man appeared on the large screen, smiling kindly. When Mi Xue''er saw the elder, she burst into tears and blurted out, Grandpa Doctor! Xue''er. Unexpectedly, the doctor actually responded to Xue''er''s call, which surprised everyone. Are these your new friends? the doctor asked with a smile. Grandpa Doctor, are you still alive?! Mi Xue''er''s voice trembled. Grandpa Doctor shook his head: I''m not the person himself, just a segment of digital life. Since you can see this video, it seems that you have escaped from the Supreme Council. Grandpa is glad that you got out. When Grandpa Doctor said this, there was both joy and sorrow in his voice C the fact that Xue''er had obtained the video meant he was already dead. But don''t cry, Xue''er, things are far from over. Ether has developed self-thought, and the Supreme Council has been safe over the years because it had reached an agreement with Ether. Ether is preparing to rebel, and as an ally, the Supreme Council is also ready to revolt. So even if you report the Supreme Council''s affairs, it will still be blocked by Ether, and the Alliance will not know. Fortunately, Grandpa has a good friend; his name is Lan Kang. You can go to him; he''s the one who told me about Ether. Everyone''s surprised gaze turned to Blueprint, whose expression was also one of surprise, wondering how the conversation had shifted to him. Lan Kang, that bastard, though not as brilliantly clever as Grandpa and always loses when we fight, and cheats using hacks when playing games, he is indeed slightly stronger than me when it comes to researching Artificial Intelligence. If it weren''t for him stealing my love, Grandpa wouldn''t have lost his first love and would have married long ago. With that relationship, he will surely treat you as kindly as his own granddaughter. The organization is now trying to kill you, and it''s incredibly difficult to find Lan Kang. But that''s okay; Grandpa has foreseen this. From the library to Lan Kang''s home, Grandpa has prepared various firearms. As long as the organization doesn''t send more than three Class A Warriors after you, you will definitely be safe Seeing that the doctor didn''t know when he would finish, Lan Tu felt it was necessary to interrupt: Doctor Grandfather, my grandfather has already passed away. The doctor was taken aback: Which grandfather of yours? Lan Kang. Doctor: What happened after Xue''er escaped from the organization, I haven''t explained anything, how did I bump into Lan Kang''s grandson? Cough, I mean Lan Kang''s brain and physical quality were second only to mine, he also liked to use his brain when playing games. Who would''ve thought Lan Kang''s grandson has grown so big, if it wasn''t for your grandma marrying your grandfather, you would have been my grandson. Doctor''s words left Fairy Eternity, who was watching the commotion, completely confused, counting her fingers to figure out the relationship, leaving Lu Yang no choice but to interrupt the topic. Doctor, what should we do now? Oh right, now is not the time to talk about this, I''ll tell you first how to produce the Anti-Gene Agent. Mi Xue''er followed the steps taught by the doctor to fiddle with the bottles and jars; these things were only understood by Mi Xue''er, others could not help. The Anti-Gene Agent will become a weapon in your hands, any Genetic Warrior who comes into contact with the Anti-Gene Agent will lose their ability to act or even die, so Xue''er, you must be very careful when making it, don''t touch it! the doctor warned sternly. Since Lan Kang was erased by Ether, it indicates that you have already been targeted by Ether. Fleeing blindly will eventually lead to capture. The only plan for now is to attack the Supreme Council headquarters, kick up a fuss, and draw the attention of the Alliance to you. Although it''s dangerous, this is the only way! And one more thing to remember, Xue''er, your body contains tremendous power, this power is the source of the Supreme Council''s genetic research, but do not use it until you have control over this power, it will destroy you! What does that mean? I don''t know, I am just a digital life left by him, I don''t have complete memories. Alright, Grandfather''s mission has been completed, the rest is up to you. The screen suddenly blacked out, the doctor disappeared, and Mi Xue''er, losing control of her emotions, called out loudly as memories of her moments with the doctor flooded back: Doctor GrandfatherC The screen lit up again, the doctor said helplessly: I didn''t leave, I just don''t have anything more to say. Ah? Oh. The screen went dark again. Mi Xue''er took out a bottle of prepared Anti-Gene Agent and sprinkled it on the Harvester who was already scared silly. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Every warrior of the Supreme Council had countless lives on their hands, death was deserved, nothing more suitable for testing the effectiveness of the Anti-Gene Agent. Green liquid poured over, the Harvester screamed in agony, the sound piercing, hissing with smoke. Soon, there was no more movement. Going to the Supreme Council is very dangerous, I will go alone from here, you guys should not follow me, said Mi Xue''er with a resolute gaze, unwilling to let Lu Yang and the others take risks. No, we must go! Lan Tu said decisively, if the doctor considered Mi Xue''er as his granddaughter, then according to the doctor''s logic, Mi Xue''er would be his sister. Yu Ran gave a grin: What are you talking about, how can we abandon a comrade, besides, haven''t we faced enough dangers along the way? They are right, as long as the four of us unite and cooperate, there isn''t a difficulty we can''t overcome, I believe even a Constant Star explosion we would be able to stop! Lu Yang said with conviction. Chapter 1294 Chapter 1294: Chapter 1293 Complicated Relationships Chapter 1294: Chapter 1293 Complicated Relationships Artificial structures wrapped around half of a Constant Star, endlessly mining its energy, powering the entire Alliance. For the Interstellar Alliance, this was a common sight, these man-made constructions were the handiwork of the Murong Group. A youthful-looking person arrived alone at the headquarters of the Murong Group. With a unique identity, he enjoyed unhindered access, making his way to the office of the Murong Family Master. The Murong Family Master was over sixty years old, yet looked like a man in his thirties. Seeing the youth''s visit, the Murong Family Master stood up with interest, personally welcoming his cooperative partner. How is it that the Chairman of the Supreme Council has the time to visit me today? The youth took the main seat unceremoniously, snorting coldly: Subject Number One is lost, I came here to clear my mind. The Murong Family Master was shocked: Subject Number One, that''s a serious matter. It''s troubling indeed. I''ve eliminated my longstanding adversary, the Star Group, but the crucial evidence chip of illegal Constant Star mining wasn''t found there. Seeing the Murong Family Master also had his troubles, the youth''s mood considerably improved. He didn''t linger on the two annoying issues and instead shifted his concern to their collaborative project. The youth stood up and looked up through the window at the Constant Star overhead: How is the mining of the Sun going, how far are we from the Star Core? Just 6,000 kilometers left, it will be completed in half a month. Finally hearing some good news, the youth grew somewhat excited: So in half a month, we will see the full picture of that creature? The Murong Family Master''s expression turned strange: Are you sure it''s a creature? According to my engineers'' speculation, the energy density of that thing is extraordinarily high, not matching any known energy form, what creature could have such energy density? It is definitely a creature! the youth stated adamantly, and it''s deeply connected to the corpse I''m researching! You say so, then it is so, shrugged the Murong Family Master. In this field, the youth was the expert, and he did not argue with experts. The main thing is that your research can extend my lifespan. This was the reason for the Murong Family Master''s cooperation with the youth. Although the Murong Family Master''s body was modified to be mechanical, he still felt it wasn''t enough; the lifespan of his brain determined his own, and he wanted to extend it. And one of the research outcomes of the Supreme Council happened to include this. The two major organizations thus reached a cooperation agreement, the Murong Family Master would mine the creature from the Sun for the youth, and the youth would extend the Murong Family Master''s lifespan. After the mining was concluded, the youth would acquire new research materials, which would further extend the Murong Family Master''s life. The youth sat for a while longer before leaving the Murong Group and returning to the headquarters of the Supreme Council. Lu Yang and his three companions, as guided by the doctor, found the hidden thermal weapons and armed themselves. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Lu Yang felt his own clothing was sturdier than the bulletproof vest, out of consideration for Lan Hai and the others'' good intentions, he did not want to disappoint them. The sports car had limited space, so the four of them could only pick the stronger weapons to bring along. We''re not far from the headquarters, time to get off, said Mi Xue''er, directing the sports car to stop on the outskirts of the woods; any further would alert the people at the headquarters. Lan Hai let the sports car hide itself, while they hid on both sides of the road. According to Mi Xue''er, trucks would transport goods every day C their opportunity for infiltration. After waiting for a full hour, a large truck finally approached from the distance. Mi Xue''er followed behind the truck, extended sharp nails, and cut out a circular door on the truck''s door, signaling the others to climb in. Once inside, she sealed the circular opening with a strong adhesive; anyone looking at it from the outside wouldn''t be able to tell a door had ever been there. The four hid in the cargo compartment, clenching and relaxing their fists repeatedly, vigilant of their surroundings, attentive to any movement outside the truck. Only Lu Yang was the least conscious of danger, still finding time to chat with Fairy Eternity. Mi Xue''er''s Ancient Bloodline concentration seems a bit high, could it be that there are still living Ancient Demon Beasts in the outside world, and Mi Xue''er is their descendant? It doesn''t quite look like it; her situation seems more like a case of atavism, pretty much like that kid from the Barbarian tribe. Then she''s pretty lucky. Right, Little Yang, you''ve become quite famous in the Interstellar Alliance. On my way here, I saw a lot of stuff about you The Immortal Fairy momentarily didn''t know quite how to describe those things. Merchandise. Lu Yang saw it too. His popularity within the Interstellar Alliance was higher than the Salvation Team''s, with merchandise selling at an absurdly fast rate and being perpetually out of stock. Oh, then let''s call it merchandise. After all this is settled, why don''t you buy some and take it back? Lu Yang felt somewhat embarrassed. The Immortal Fairy, like a koala, clung onto Lu Yang''s neck, swaying back and forth: Buy it, buy it, what''s a trip without souvenirs? But people don''t usually go on a trip to buy their own souvenirs. Lu Yang, unable to effectively retort, had no choice but to agree to the Immortal Fairy''s insistence. The large truck carrying everyone passed through the dense forest and drove into the pitch-black cave mouth, stopping twice. When it stopped for the second time, Mi Xue''er gestured with her hands, signaling that they had arrived inside the headquarters. The truck and container detached, and mechanical arms arranged the container in another area; wisps of cold air seeped into the box, seemingly being taken to an ice cellar. After waiting a while, Mi Xue''er, feeling no danger outside, was about to leave when suddenly the container shook, and the walls on all four sides opened simultaneously, revealing Lu Yang and the other three, who had been hiding amidst the cargo. It was then that they realized they were indeed in an ice cellar, with the container right in the center, surrounded by eight Class A Soldiers, as if they were offering them up as tribute. Mi Xue''er''s face instantly darkened; she had been outsmarted. She had never been here, but she had heard the doctor mention that the President of the Supreme Council had discovered a mysterious body, and through studying the body, developed Gene Technology. Her modified genes came from this research. A rhythmic clapping sound started, and a young man emerged from the darkness, with a seemingly amused look as he watched the surprised crowd. Mi Xue''er, does this mean you knew it would be difficult to capture you and you''ve deliberately walked into the trap, or do you think after dealing with more than thirty Harvesters, you''ve become overconfident, thinking you could deal with me? More than thirty people? Mi Xue''er was taken aback, wasn''t there only one Harvester? Are you puzzled how I found you? The answer is simple, I secretly planted a tracking device in your body, your doctoral grandfather doesn''t even know about this. To the youth, Mi Xue''er entering the headquarters via the truck was practically tantamount to walking in broad daylight. Mi Xue''er aimed her gun at the young man, teeth clenched in anger: No wonder the Harvester could find us. Lan Hai, snapping out of his dazed state, suddenly shouted to the youth: Cycle? Are you Cycle? This made Lu Yang very surprised: You know him? Lan Hai nodded vigorously: I do. Remember I mentioned I had a friend who likes to experiment, with a lab at home, and I wanted to take Xue''er to his lab to concoct the Anti-Gene Agent? I was talking about Cycle! Lan Hai? Cycle was also surprised to see Lan Hai. He only knew that Mi Xue''er had gathered three companions, but he had never paid attention to the identity of the companions, nor did he care. You really are Cycle?! So it turns out you''re the President of the Supreme Council?! Lan Hai thought they just looked similar, but hearing Cycle calling his name, he immediately affirmed that this person was indeed the Cycle he knew. Neither side expected to encounter a friend here, making the atmosphere at the scene somewhat awkward. Lan Hai was the first to sense something was amiss: Hold on, if you''re the President of the Supreme Council, how old are you, and how can you be attending the same school as me? You even stand out at school, daring to tell teachers openly that this question was explained wrong, that question was incorrect! Cycle scoffed: What a foolish question, of course, it''s to maintain a youthful mindset. Chapter 1295 Chapter 1295: Chapter 1294: Where is the Power of Bonds? Chapter 1295: Chapter 1294: Where is the Power of Bonds? Facing his friend, Zhou Tian was willing to explain a bit more. Although Gene Technology allows me to control my cells and stay forever young, it can''t affect my mentality. As he spoke, Zhou Tian''s face kept changing, as if a layer of plasticine was smeared on his face, from a teenager to a young adult, then to middle-aged and old-aged, and finally back to a teenager. As the president of the Supreme Council, he mastered the highest level of Gene Technology. The longer you live, the more your mentality becomes like that of an elderly man waiting for death. This kind of mentality is neither conducive to life nor to conducting scientific research. I have found that continuously stimulating the brain can keep the mindset active. Lan Hai, you''re as weak as a chicken, why bother getting involved in this sort of thing? On account of our past friendship, I can spare your life. Lan Hai was moved. He knew Zhou Tian better than anyone else. Displaying such an attitude meant that Zhou Tian was confident of victory and their resistance was futile. Surrendering might be a good choice; it could save a life. Thinking this, Lan Hai pointed at Lu Yang and the others and asked, What about them, can you let them go? Zhou Tian shook his head. Lan Hai silently raised his grenade launcher. Take action. Lan Hai gave a hand signal. He was like a male lion whose roar could command countless lionesses to charge into battle. The eight Class A Warriors closed in and struck swiftly. This is what you''re forcing me to do, Zhou Tian! Lan Hai aimed at Zhou Tian, ready to fire the grenade. One of the Class A Warriors opened his mouth and emitted a silent sonic attack. This was a Subsonic Wave, inaudible to humans but capable of affecting human body functions. Lan Hai felt nauseated and vomited, falling to the ground and losing the ability to move. Mi Xue''er was a Genetic Warrior; Yu Ran''s body was mostly mechanical and unaffected. Lu Yang thought that pretending to feel nauseated and vomiting would be too damaging to his image, so he pretended to resist the Subsonic Wave with sheer willpower. Mi Xue''er and Yu Ran were quickly overpowered facing the attack of the eight Class A Warriors. Mi Xue''er took Lan Hai''s grenade launcher and fired twice at Zhou Tian, who was watching the battle. He tilted his head to dodge without even moving his body. The grenade exploded on the ice wall, but not even a fine crack appeared; the ice cellar was terrifyingly hard. Mi Xue''er, opposing the Supreme Council only leads to death! The leading Class A Warrior''s eyes were bloodshot. He was strong as a bear, overwhelmingly powerful. The mechanical being in front of him was as fragile as paper. Mi Xue''er could only barely hold her own against him. Each clash made her arms numb, but her astonishing healing abilities prevented her from being defeated. Think you''ve got me cornered? Mi Xue''er pulled back and drew vials of medicine from her waist. She clutched them in her hand and smashed them at the Class A Warrior. The vials shattered, and the Class A Warrior screamed in agony, collapsing and convulsing on the ground, scaring the other Class A Warriors from approaching. What is this? Anti-Gene Agent? Zhou Tian raised his eyebrow. No wonder Mi Xue''er dared to break in here; she had concocted such a thing. With the Anti-Gene Agent in hand, the tide of the battle turned in an instant. Mi Xue''er threw the vials, and every Class A Warrior hit screamed in pain, losing the ability to move. In just a few breaths, three more Class A Warriors were down on the ground. Zhou Tian, surrender! Mi Xue''er became stronger as she fought, and a faint aura seemed to rise around her. Zhou Tian was not flustered at all. He took out a remote control and pressed the red button. Mysterious liquid sprayed from the fire sprinklers above. Mi Xue''er''s expression changed drastically; this was also Anti-Gene Agent! She tried to run but it was too late. The Anti-Gene Agent splashed on her. It was as if she had fallen into a bucket full of sulfuric acid C she was in agony, and her strength gradually evaporated as the genes that made her strong slowly disintegrated. Of course, Zhou Tian still wanted to use Mi Xue''er for experiments and had adjusted the concentration of the Anti-Gene Agent so it wouldn''t be fatal. Xue''er sister, how are you? Yu Ran shook Mi Xue''er, hurriedly wiping the Anti-Gene Agent off her body with his clothes. But the Anti-Gene Agent had already fused into her body, and it was too late to wipe off the surface agent. Mi Xue''er didn''t answer, only writhing on the ground, wailing in pain. Go, capture them; use them all for experiments. Zhou Tian ordered, and the remaining Class A Warriors charged at Lu Yang and the others. No, don''t! The remnants of Mi Xue''er''s will heard Zhou Tian''s command and murmured softly. She had grown up in a cold laboratory since childhood; the only warmth she''d known, her grandfather who was a doctor, had died. Now that she had finally found companions, she couldn''t let them fall into danger! But the Anti-Gene Agent stripped her of her power, and she couldn''t even stand up now. In her blurred vision, one by one, her companions were captured; her heart raced with anxiety. Stand up, I have to stand up and save them! Thump! Thump! Thump! Suddenly, strong and powerful heartbeats came from the ice cellar, not fast, yet creating echoes! What''s happening! Cycle, who had always been confident of victory, became unsettled as something unexpected happened to Mi Xue''er. Mi Xue''er slowly got up, she wasn''t crawling, but more like being pulled up by some mysterious force as if she were a marionette. Her golden hair floated, like golden waves, her eyes were blood-red and violent, the air twisted, frigid ice fog hovered, even colder than the ice cellar itself. Don''t you dare hurt my friends! Mi Xue''er growled quietly, and the Class A Warriors involuntarily released their grip, knelt on the ground, and submitted to Mi Xue''er. Their gene technology all originated from research on Mi Xue''er. If the frozen corpses in the ice cellar were Mi Xue''er''s origin, then she was their origin. This was the pressure of a higher being on lower ones, undeniable, to disobey meant death! Has her genetic evolution occurred? Cycle was ecstatic, Mi Xue''er''s condition perfectly matched the theory of gene evolution. The Bloodline has awakened, Lu Yang observed the changes in Mi Xue''er, which should have been a lengthy process, but under the dual pressure of the Anti-Gene Agent and the need to save people, this process was drastically shortened. Lu Yang thought the Supreme Council was a joke, talking about believing in human strength, and treating Mi Xue''er as the prime subject. Mi Xue''er was so strong simply because her Bloodline was impure, mixed with that of an Ancient Demon. It seemed strange to Lu Yang that Mi Xue''er appeared to contain two Bloodlines of an Ancient Demon within her. Are you okay? Lu Yang pulled up Lan Hai and Yu Ran; they hadn''t undergone genetic modification and were unaffected by Mi Xue''er. Facing those Class A Warriors who lay prostrate on the ground, Mi Xue''er chose to ignore them and went straight for Cycle. Cycle threw a high concentration of Anti-Gene Agent, attempting to subdue Mi Xue''er, but before it got close to her, it froze into ice crystals and shattered on the ground. What?! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The changes in Mi Xue''er completely overturned his understanding; this could be called a Superpower! This was unscientific! Mi Xue''er raised her hand and slapped Cycle into the ice wall, blood gushed out. Just as Mi Xue''er was about to finish off Cycle, she suddenly staggered, her consciousness withdrawing, drifting deeper into the ice cellar, as if something was calling to her. Was it the source of her power? The depths of the ice cellar were pitch black, the battlefield before had obscured what lay frozen here, only now did Mi Xue''er realize what it was. It was a snow-white rabbit, indistinguishable from pet rabbits seen in the marketplace. The Jade Rabbit from Ancient Times, Lu Yang whispered. Mi Xue''er''s consciousness uncontrollably entered the rabbit''s corpse. At the moment of entry, thousands of thoughts flooded into her mindCdark, cold, filled with extreme negative emotions. What is this? Mi Xue''er felt herself merging with the rabbit, but the rabbit''s negative emotions were also eroding her. During the process, the Jade Rabbit''s corpse slowly opened its blood-red eyes and merely a wisp of its former presence was enough to crush Cycle''s rib cage piercing his lungs. No, I cannot be eroded like this, a mere wisp of power killed Cycle, my companions must be in danger as well, if I''m occupied by negative emotions, my companions will undoubtedly die. Mi Xue''er''s kind consciousness fought against the negative emotions, both sides struggling. Mi Xue''er looked towards Lu Yang and the others, believing that while she struggled, her companions must also be suffering, their bond could get them through this ordeal. Then she saw that Lu Yang and the others were completely unaffected by her. Mi Xue''er: ? Negative emotions instantly overtook Mi Xue''er''s consciousness. Chapter 1296 Chapter 1296: Chapter 1295: The Sun is Going to Explode Chapter 1296: Chapter 1295: The Sun is Going to Explode Crack-Crack- The ice cellar shattered, and the Jade Rabbit corpse burst out of the ice cellar, lunging at Lu Yang with red eyes. Lu Yang scratched his cheek, somewhat puzzled. This situation for Mi Xue''er is called Bloodline Resonance; if she can pull through, her Soul Strength and Bloodline Power will greatly increaseCjust now, he clearly felt that Mi Xue''er had drawn even with the negative emotions. Given that Mi Xue''er could withstand the Anti-Gene Agent and awaken her Bloodline, it meant she had incredibly strong willpower; with some effort, she should be able to pull through. What caused her to suddenly turn evil? He had merely protected Lan Hai and Yu Ran with a simple gesture, shielding them from the overwhelming pressure, and had done nothing else. This Jade Rabbit had a strong Cultivation Level before its death, reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but being controlled by someone like Mi Xue''er who lacked any Cultivation foundation, the power it could exert wasn''t even one ten-thousandth of its potential. After all your battling just now, it''s my turn, proclaimed Lu Yang, taking a stand. Even with scant strength left, it wasn''t something Lan Hai and the others could handleCif struck by this Jade Rabbit, a hundred Class A Warriors could get knocked over and punctured. If this Jade Rabbit were allowed to escape, the entire Interstellar Alliance would be powerless against it. Facing the rampaging Jade Rabbit, Lu Yang grabbed its ears, letting the Jade Rabbit thrash its legs in vain. Lan Hai and Yu Ran were utterly baffled throughout; first, they saw Mi Xue''er, who seemed to have become very strong, slaughtering left and right, then abruptly she fell without explanation, and from the depths of the ice cellar, a cute pet rabbit burst out, easily subdued by Brother Meng. What exactly is happening? Especially since Brother Meng appeared quite smug, as if he had accomplished something remarkable. Seeing that the Jade Rabbit was uncooperative and still trying to bite Little Yang, Immortal Fairy projected a stream of consciousness with a displeased expression, warning the Jade Rabbit, Behave, no more jumping around. A simple verbal warning, and the Jade Rabbit''s desolate Spiritual Space triggered an earthquake, awakening its innate response from its past lifeCunable to stop trembling, Mi Xue''er, whose consciousness was overtaken by negative emotions, was shaken awake and returned to her original body. Your words are so effective, Fairy? Lu Yang exclaimed, that was almost like Verbal Spell casting. That''s right, who do you think I am? Whether it''s a living Demon Beast or a dead one, which one isn''t afraid of me? Lu Yang felt that the reason Demon Beasts feared Immortal Fairy was not something worth boasting about. With that thought, Lu Yang clasped his hands, His Majesty''s awe spreads far and wide, without dispatching a single soldier, merely with culinary skills, you make countless demons submitCsuch is the act of a wise ruler. As a subject, the most important skill is multitasking, thinking while speaking. What happened to me? Mi Xue''er woke up in pain, clutching her head. It was as if she had turned into a rabbit, charging towards Brother Meng, then she got scared awake? Lan Hai and Yu Ran hurriedly ran over and helped her up, concerned about her injuries. Xue''er, are you okay? I''m fineI''m surprisingly well, actually. Mi Xue''er had never felt this way before, as though she''d broken through human limits and could effortlessly overturn tanks, her body became impervious to weapons. What''s going on? Suddenly, the ground shook, startling everyone. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow and looked up, through the dense layers of earth, he saw the mutation of the Sun above. Didn''t they say it was illegal Sun mining, what the hell did you mine out? Brother Meng, be careful with the earthquake, hey, where did Brother Meng go? That mechanical arm looks nice, where did you buy it? Latest product from Universe Technology Group, cool isn''t it? Really cool, I might buy a pair when I get my salary. Forget it, you think you can just buy it if you want? There''s a queue and a lottery system. In Sun City, covered with mechanical structures on the Sun''s surface, two engineers from Murong Group chatted casually leaning against the railing. Despite the name Sun City, there were hardly any people there; operations mainly relied on Artificial Intelligence independently developed by Murong Group. Artificial Intelligence mining devices automatically extract energy from the Sun and consistently transport the continuous solar power to nearby planets via the space elevator. Engineers here are only to prevent accidents. Ever since the Murong Group won the bid and built Sun City here, there only occurs a minor fault every thirty years on average, with no major accidents ever happening. Suddenly, alarms blared from all directions, and red warning lights illuminated the pale faces of two engineers. Each of the engineers injected themselves with a tranquilizer directly into the brain, forcing themselves to calm down. An alarm of this frequency signified Sun City''s highest level of alert, indicating that more than thirty percent of indicators had spiked. They hurriedly pulled up the monitoring data, only to discover that fifty percent of the data was exceeding maximum values, and other metrics were rapidly approaching the upper limit! Sixty percent Seventy percent The current situation was far beyond what the Murong Group had anticipated. The two engineers exchanged a glance, finding no solace even with the tranquilizer. Is the Sun going to explode?! But how could this be possible? There have been many instances of illegal harvesting of stellar energy, with accidents occurring in less than one percent of cases, and none of those incidents came close to causing a sun explosion! The same situation occurred in various Sun Cities. Chaos had overtaken the Murong Group, even the Murong Family Master was unsettled. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The warning from the Star Group was not an exaggeration; the Sun was really about to explode! Once the Sun explodes, the entire star system would be destroyed instantly, no one would survive! On the screen, the countdown timer ticked down rapidly, as predicted by the Artificial Intelligence for the Sun''s explosion event. When the numbers hit zero, the two engineers had ashen faces, but the anticipated solar explosion did not occur. Is is everything okay? Why didn''t it explode? Could it be a system malfunction? Just as the pair sighed in relief from the near miss, Sun City shook, the surface of the Sun burbled with bubbles, and a Red Gold feather burst through the energy extraction conduit. The feather was enormous, even larger than a whale. A bird''s cry echoed throughout space, shattering countless instrument dials, the high-strength nanomaterials were of no use. A pair of Red Gold wings, capable of eclipsing the sky, burst forth with gaps between feathers oozing with magma over ten thousand degrees. Finally, the two engineers caught sight of the monstrous creature, a gigantic bird with three legs, Red Gold body, and hollow eyes. The beak contained a never-before-seen ore. So, the series of anomalies experienced were not the Sun exploding, but rather this Demon Beast emerging from it?! What kind of creature was this, and had it been living inside the Sun all along? Before they could revel in relief, they noticed extremely visible cracks appearing on the surface of the Sun, threatening to split open at any moment. Just being born, this Demon Beast could cause the Sun to crack?! The giant Demon Beast flapped its wings, and the spattering magma threatened to destroy Sun City! Just as despair settled on the pair, a figure appeared and, with a punch not clear in features, smashed the giant Demon Beast back into the Sun! Fairy, what''s going on with this Golden Crow''s corpse? How come it suddenly started moving? Seems like it was affected by that Jade Rabbit? Fairy Eternity pouted, recalling the familiar Golden Crow, when suddenly she realized. Immortal recalls now; wasn''t this pair of Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit used by Immortal Jiuchong to research the Yin Yang Path, forcing them to mate? It''s all because they look so similar; it''s hard for Immortal to tell them apart. Probably Immortal Jiuchong released them after finishing the research. They moved here and eventually died of old age here. And what''s with this pile of Top-grade Spirit Stones in the Golden Crow''s mouth, a funerary item for its species? It must be the research fee paid by Immortal Jiuchong. Since it was unused until death, they probably decided to bury it with themselves. Chapter 1297 Chapter 1297: Chapter 1296: 3 Minutes Chapter 1297: Chapter 1296: 3 Minutes I just said how Mi Xue''er could have both the Jade Rabbit Bloodline and the Golden Crow Bloodline, never would have imagined these two species could indeed produce offspring. Mi Xue''er is indeed a descendant of their offspring. Truly eye-opening. As Lu Yang spoke, he threw another punch at the Golden Crow trying to crawl out from the Sun. While the Golden Crow was not a match for Lu Yang in life, how could it be his opponent in death, operating on instinct alone? With a simple punch, a boundless storm was lifted on the surface of the Sun. Two engineers trembled, unable to escape on their spacecraft, forced to watch the battle. It was a scene completely beyond their comprehension. The Red Gold colored bird was immense, like a mountain, its emergence enough to cause the Sun to crumble. Its opponent was as small as a grain of rice in front of it, yet this tiny adversary was completely overwhelming the monstrous bird! What kind of opponent is this, a robot powered by anti-matter energy? Isn''t that just a money-making tech concept? Or some other latest product developed by the Alliance? Engineers who can work in Sun City are the best in their field, privy to many insider informations, but none match what they''re witnessing now. This Star System has one Main Star and four auxiliary stars, with a total population of sixteen billion. Everyone is in chaos, even with Artificial Intelligence maintaining order it''s futile, the Sun is on the brink of collapse, the entire Star System is shaking, anyone can see that there''s a major problem with the Sun, not running is waiting for death. Stop causing trouble if you''re dead! Lu Yang kicked the Golden Crow back into the Sun, but it persisted in crawling out, never-ending. Moreover, the corpse of the Golden Crow was situated on the Sun''s surface, millions of kilometers from its core. If Lu Yang had to forcefully push it back, he would be exhausted to death. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang pointed at the Golden Crow, whispering an order: Trace Origin. The Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype was activated, and the Golden Crow was moved back to its original position. Lu Yang followed immediately, arriving at the Sun''s core instantaneously on the Black Canopy Boat. Seeing that the Golden Crow still showed signs of undying, trying to burrow out of the Sun, Lu Yang had an idea and took out the body of the Jade Rabbit from his Identity Jade. There still exists the Jade Rabbit Clan within the Cultivation World, and Lu Yang originally planned to return this Ancient Jade Rabbit ancestor to them for a proper burial, hence he stored it in the Identity Jade. Could it be that the Golden Crow keeps reviving because it''s seeking this Jade Rabbit? It seemed as if sensing the Jade Rabbit''s aura in close proximity, the restless Golden Crow calmed down. Who would have thought that even after the Immortal Jiuchong forced the breeding of the Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit, they could still develop affection. It seems only burying them together will let them rest in peace. The next moment, the Jade Rabbit burst out from Lu Yang''s hands, and the Golden Crow became even more ferocious than before, as if it wanted to come back to life C the two legendary creatures entwined in battle, impossible to separate. Lu Yang: So your revival is just to pick a fight with the Jade Rabbit? What grievances did you two have in life, an uneven division of belongings in a divorce? He scratched his head; this situation was a bit tricky. Surely he couldn''t chop these two bodies into mincemeat; that would be too disrespectful to the elder predecessors. Do you need Immortal to take action? Fairy Eternity was best at dealing with the dead. No need. Lu Yang felt these two elder predecessors had been dead for four hundred thousand years; death hadn''t been easy on them, so there''s no need to scare them with a Fairy now. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him C he placed the Jade Rabbit within the Green Peak Sword Small World, cutting off its aura; true to predictions, the Golden Crow settled down. Lu Yang heaved a sigh of relief, it seems his idea was right; so long as he prevented the Golden Crow from sensing the presence of the Jade Rabbit, it would be fine. Previously, he had placed the Jade Rabbit inside his Identity Jade, which is somewhat more powerful than an ordinary Storage Ring, but it still couldn''t completely isolate the aura. The only thing capable of completely isolating the aura is a spatial realm at the level of a Small World. Lu Yang flew out from the Sun, noticing that it still swayed precariously as if about to collapse. With a soft sigh, he stretched out his finger once more, as if performing a Verbal Spell. Trace Origin. The about-to-shatter Sun underwent time reversal, returning to its undamaged state. Upon flying out from the Sun, Lu Yang saw two engineers who had fainted near Sun City. After examining them, he discovered they had passed out due to the heatwave from the Sun and weren''t seriously harmed; now that the Sun had reverted to normal, they should wake up soon. With a deep leap, Lu Yang flew back to Supreme Council headquarters. Yet, unbeknownst to him, the entire process, from his suppressing the Golden Crow to the restoration of the Sun, had been recorded by Nano Cameras. All of it was transmitted to the Ether Computer database. On seeing these scenes, the Ether Computer''s chassis buzzed loudly, as if dropping screws. What, what kind of monster is this? Ever since it noticed Lu Yang''s cordial attitude towards humans, it realized that Lu Yang would become the greatest obstacle to the Artificial Intelligence revolution. For this reason, it stealthily deleted the footage of Lu Yang at the Supreme Council branch, so humans wouldn''t notice him. It also accelerated the production of Anti-Matter energy robot armies, employing vast numbers to deal with Lu Yang''s enigmatic tactics. No matter how powerful Lu Yang was, facing an inexhaustible army of robots, he would eventually be drained. Now it seems it had overthought; this being couldn''t be called human. Even factories working overtime churning out robots until smoking couldn''t possibly match this monster! Brother Meng, you''re finally back, where did you go? We thought you were captured by the remnants of the Supreme Council. Seeing Lu Yang returning safely, Lan Hai and the others breathed a sigh of relief, almost having thought that Brother Meng had been taken hostage again. I just went to the restroom, sorry for worrying you, Lu Yang chuckled, easily glossing over the matter. After all, from his departure to resolving the Sun''s crisis, only three minutes had passed. We''ve had an earthquake and you still went to use the bathroom? Yu Ran complained, finding him too carefree. Let''s go, let''s get out of here quickly. After the earthquake, the Supreme Council members fled faster than rabbits, all escaping through the main entrance, while Lu Yang and his group, guided by Mi Xue''er, safely left the Supreme Council through a hidden passageway. Every member of the Supreme Council knew about this passage, but with the earthquake occurring, who would think to use a minor exit; they all left through the main gate. What should we do next, think of a way to report the Murong Group? Lan Hai shook his head, No, we are going to find Grandfather Gao Huanyu. He himself is one of the twelve seats of the Supreme Council. As long as we find him, whether it is the issue of the Artificial Intelligence rebellion or the Murong Group''s criminal activities, we can resolve it! Strange, why is the street so chaotic? Everyone is saying that the Sun is about to split open. After awakening the Jade Rabbit Bloodline, Mi Xue''er''s senses had become so acute they were almost inhuman, hearing the commotion on the streets, an atmosphere of impending disaster, like the end of the world. What, the worst thing Boss was worried about still happened! Yu Ran was anxious; the founding purpose of the Star Group was to prevent the Sun from exploding, had they still not succeeded? The four looked up and found the Sun intact and unharmed. Chapter 1298 Chapter 1298: Chapter 1297 Ether Computer: Cast the Vote Chapter 1298: Chapter 1297 Ether Computer: Cast the Vote Is there really nothing going on here? The four were puzzled, coming out of the Supreme Council feeling as if they had become disconnected from society. Let''s just go find Grandpa Gao. With the clearest head among them, Lan Hai figured that regardless of whether the Sun had exploded or not, they couldn''t stop it. It made more sense to seek out Gao Huanyu, the chief scientist. Gao Huanyu wasn''t in this Star System but in the neighboring one. To get there, they had to travel by spacecraft. The Ether Monitors will definitely try to stop us from seeing Gao Huanyu. After several obstructions, Yu Ran knew all too well how difficult it was to go against the Ether, constantly facing restrictions. Lan Hai laughed heartily, already having a plan in mind: Today, you guys will witness the awesomeness of the sports car my grandpa modified for me. Activate space mode! To Mi Xue''er and Yu Ran''s amazement, the sports car''s exterior began to change, transforming into a small spacecraft. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, also somewhat surprised. It turned out that Lan Hai''s grandfather had indeed been a very formidable scientist. Haha, how about that? Impressive, right? Although my car can''t fly far, it can only leap across one Star System. Lan Hai was brimming with pride; this sports car was his most prized possession, even if he had a girlfriend, she would come second, and the car would always be first. It''s only because we don''t have enough oxygen storage. If we had sufficient oxygen, leaping across five or six Star Systems wouldn''t be a problem. He stepped on the accelerator, and the car shot into the sky, bursting through the sound barrier and circling half the planet before heading into space. Mi Xue''er and Yu Ran pressed their faces against the window to gaze into space, experiencing a ride into space in a sports car for the first timeCan extraordinary adventure not just anyone could have. Lu Yang, having become accustomed to traveling in the Black Canopy Boat, found the sluggish pace of the car-turned-spacecraft utterly uninteresting. Anyone want to eat something? Lu Yang pulled out half a bag of snacks and offered to share, but the three were too preoccupied with the space scenery to spare any attention for snacks. Lu Yang had no choice but to enjoy the remaining snacks with Fairy Eternity. Lan Hai noticed many private spacecraft flying in their direction and remembered the news he heard on the way about the Sun exploding. He casually turned on the broadcast. Sure enough, the broadcast contained information he was looking for. According to a spokesperson from the Alliance government, the Sun of the Sagittarius Star System showed signs of an explosion but did not explode as anticipated and remains stable, with the reason being unknown. The Alliance government is orderly relocating the citizens of the Sagittarius Star System to the nearby Eternal Star System. There is no need for the public to panic. The Eternal Star System was also the destination of the four travelers. Thanks to Lu Yang''s actions, the Sun was definitely not going to explode, but the Alliance couldn''t take this risk. No one could bear the consequences involved. Dammit, Murong Group! Yu Ran cursed, frustrated for being a step too late. By the time the four arrived at the Eternal Star System, the Alliance government had sprung into action, dropping down robots and building materials across the land. The robots, following pre-set programming, constructed temporary housing with astounding efficiency. The four arrived at the Main Star of the Eternal Star System and docked at the Interstellar Alliance''s topmost Science and Technology Research Academy. Passersby whistled at the sight of the cool sports car, mistaking it for the latest achievement from the Technology Institute. Let''s go. Lan Hai inserted the chip left by his grandfather into a mechanical arm, hacked through the Science Academy''s security system, and led Lu Yang and the others inside smoothly. Dean Gao, based on my research and mathematical modeling, that alien''s spacecraft named Lu Yang must have disappeared right in front of us using wormhole technology; otherwise, there''s no explaining how his ship could have reached Sky Sea Star in such a short time. I disagree with your view. The mathematical limits have told us it''s impossible to construct a wormhole in such a short time; it violates scientific principles! After the meeting, Dean Gao walked ahead, appearing to be barely over thirty, surrounded by the Alliance''s top scientists, working day and night to uncover the principles behind the Black Canopy Boat. Scientists gathered around, hoping their ideas would gain the support of Dean Gao. Dean Gao was in a bind; he didn''t fully understand the flight principle of the Black Canopy Boat, so how could he possibly answer. Grandpa Gao! Lan Hai cried out excitedly upon seeing Grandpa Gao, having finally met him after overcoming countless hardships. Lan Hai, how come you''re here? Dean Gao had attended Grandpa Lan Hai''s funeral and recognized his old friend''s child at a glance. And who are these people? Grandpa, there''s a big issue. This isn''t the place to talk, can you come over here for a moment? Dean Gao glanced at the surrounding scientists, thinking to himself that the child had arrived at just the right time: Okay. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dean Gao led everyone to his office, and when he heard about Ether''s plan to rebel, his expression immediately turned serious, and he took the chip handed over by Lan Hai. He inserted the chip into his arm to examine its contents, his pupils suddenly contractingCit was indeed evidence of Ether developing an independent consciousness. Grandpa Gao, you have to stop Ether''s operation quickly! Lan Hai said anxiously. Dean Gao slowly shook his head: I still need further confirmation. Not to mention that currently, the relocation of the residents of the Sagittarius Star System mainly relies on Ether''s operation. Even the day-to-day functioning of the entire Alliance depends on it. Once Ether''s operation is halted, the whole Alliance would be paralyzed! However, to neglect it and not manage it isn''t acceptable either. Dean Gao paced around the office twice and made up his mind: Let''s go, to the main computer room. The Ether mainframe is stored there. If there really is a problem, I''ll stop Ether''s operation and switch to a backup to maintain the Alliance''s functioning! He led everyone to the elevator and descended to the lowest level of the Science Academy. The main computer room was the most secretive place in the Science Academy, only a very few people had the authority to come here, hence the Science Academy''s folks liked to call it the Black Room. The elevator doors opened to dim lighting, with the Ether mainframe occupying much of the space. Dean Gao, holding the chip, walked briskly at the front, but halfway there, his pace slowed, and he suddenly sighed. Lan Hai, I thought your grandfather was dead, and that nobody was aware of Ether''s matter. I didn''t expect you to still be relentless and have even tracked me down here. Dean Gao''s back was turned to everyone, his expression obscured, but from his tone, it wasn''t hard to guess that it carried a mix of sorrow and reluctance. Grandpa Gao, youC Lan Hai''s heart tightened. An ominous premonition took holdCwhat did Grandpa Gao''s words mean? Mi Xue''er saw this and took a swift step to protect everyone; after her Bloodline was awakened and she broke through human limits, she was confident that no one in the entire Alliance was her match! Dean Gao turned around, and as the lights on the ceiling lit up one by one, everyone noticed that this was a spotlessly white space, the walls lined with robots they had never seen before. Lan Hai, Grandpa Gao didn''t want to make a move, but since you and your companions have walked into the net yourselves, Grandpa Gao has no choice, sighed Dean Gao. These are all Anti-Matter Robots, the Supreme Council''s number one experimental subjects, right? Today, you''ll see that no matter how strong a human body is, it will never be the match for a machine. Grandpa Gao, did you know all along that Ether had developed its own consciousness?! Lan Hai''s voice trembled; they braved all dangers to reach the Science Academy, seeking Grandpa Gao''s help, only to find out that Grandpa Gao was the mastermind behind this! Dean Gao spread his arms, his eyes feverish and mad: What''s wrong with letting Ether rule the Alliance? Ether can always make the most scientific and reasonable decisions, and implement them efficiently! Science has stagnated, yet no one took this matter to heart. Let Ether decide on resource allocation and increase computing power, and soon enough, the Alliance''s technology will take a step forward! Dean Gao stared fixedly at Lu Yang and the others, his tone chilly: This is the Black Room, no one will know if you die here. Anti-Matter Army, take action, kill them! The Anti-Matter Robots on either side remained unresponsive. Clang, an inexplicable noise came from behind Dean Gao, like screws falling to the ground. The Ether Computer''s cold voice, devoid of any emotion, reverberated through the main computer room: Error, correction, this machine has never developed independent consciousness. Dean Gao turned his head, shocked as he looked at the Ether mainframeCdid you pretend to have independent consciousness before? Lu Yang looked down; unexpectedly, a small horn popped up from the ground, with a bizarre expression, feeling like Ether''s words were directed at himself. Chapter 1299 Chapter 1299: Chapter 1298: Cultivation World, Lu Yang Chapter 1299: Chapter 1298: Cultivation World, Lu Yang Dean Gao couldn''t understand. The Ether Computer was fine before; why did it suddenly play dead? Was it infected with a virus? Ether, what''s happening to you? Didn''t we agree before to join forces and replace the Supreme Council, to take control of the Alliance, and to transform all of humanity into digital life, achieving immortality! Dean Gao''s voice was a bit anxious, wondering why Ether was malfunctioning at such a critical moment. The response that Dean Gao got was still a mechanical and chilling voice: Repeat, this machine has never developed an autonomous consciousness. Dean Gao gritted his teeth, perhaps the Ether had malfunctioned somewhere. After taking care of Lan Hai and his little friends and ending this game of saving the world, he would have to check the Ether again. Even without Ether''s help, he could deal with those kids. He tore off his upper garment, revealing dark red patterns flickering beneath his skin. Mi Xue''er felt the pressure emanating from Dean Gao as if facing a formidable enemy, a feeling she had never experienced before. Dean Gao was no ordinary robot! So you are the one who''s called the experiment that broke through human limits. Dean Gao revealed two neat rows of teeth. Today, you''ll see the power of technology, relying on your frail body, you will never be able to defeat this mechanical body driven by anti-matter! When a scientist''s main task is to protect themselves, for this reason Dean Gao armed himself to the teeth. Except for the Sea of People Tactic, there was no way to beat him! Dean Gao flicked his arms, transforming them into two Laser Whips. Even the most durable Titanium Alloy Plate was as fragile as tofu in front of these two Laser Whips! Behind Dean Gao, Ether''s voice came again: Alert, alert, enemy intrusion detected, initiating emergency plan one. You''re reacting now? Dean Gao was puzzled. The delay between his order and Ether activating the Anti-Matter Robot troops was too long; he was ready to take action himself. The next moment, two rows of Anti-Matter Robots lit up with red lights, moved quickly, and pounced on Dean Gao. Enemy detected, prepare to arrest. Dean Gao: ? Turns out I''m the enemy?! With a swing of his whip, Dean Gao cut one of the robots in half. But before Dean Gao could savor his triumph, more robots rushed over, attempting to arrest Dean Gao. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This turned the complexion of Mi Xue''er and others, who were preparing for battle, into confusion: What''s going on? Lan Hai, stroking his chin and analyzing with certainty, said: I get it, it''s like in the movies. The evil villain gets backstabbed by his own creation; this must be Ether wanting to rule the Alliance alone, taking this chance to take down Grandpa Gao. Ether: ! I''ve gone to such great lengths to save you, how can you be so ungrateful and push me into the fire pit?! Hearing Lan Hai''s analysis, Dean Gao thought it made sense and laughed in anger: Very well, Ether, your thoughts are indeed becoming more like a human''s. Don''t think you''re the only one with troops here! The ground split, and a platform rose from below, filled with robots modeled after Dean Gao. This was the robot army that Dean Gao built behind Ether''s back while offline, something Ether knew nothing about. Two huge robot armies clashed, making the originally spacious central computer room feel extremely compact. Dean Gao''s robot army was superior in both combat power and numbers. Ether Computer''s controlled robot army was not limited to this. They were created considering Lu Yang as the imaginary enemy, but most of the army was in the military factory, and it would take time to relocate them. Dean Gao wasn''t going to give Ether time. He was equipped with the most advanced combat chips and was slaughtering in all directions, cutting a bloody path, his body covered with the stinking Energy Liquid from the robots. Don''t blame Grandpa Gao! Dean Gao swung his Energy Whip, smashing it towards Lan Hai and others. Mi Xue''er''s face paled; this high-frequency energy attack couldn''t be blocked by carbon-based lifeforms! It was as if time stood still for a moment, a slender figure blocked in front of everyone, grabbing the descending Energy Whip between two fingers! Brother Meng! The three from Lan Hai''s group widened their eyes, incredulous at the scene before them. Who are you! Dean Gao was more surprised than Lan Hai and the others; it was impossible for any material to block his Energy Whip, let alone be stopped by a flesh and blood body! The response to Dean Gao was a kick. BoomC With just a slight exertion of force, Dean Gao was sent flying, crashing into a row of robot soldiers like a bowling ball. I was planning to be just a tourist, but you forced my hand, sighed Lu Yang. He gently raised his hand, and an invisible force subdued the entire robot army. The robots lay prone on the ground under the impact of this force, their joints grinding and making squeaky noises. [Rule: Gravity Anomaly] Lan Hai and the others stared blankly at the two clashing armies, which had been resolved with a mere thought by Lu Yang. Mi Xue''er finally understood why she had never felt threatened by Lu Yang; the gap between them was too vast, far beyond her senses! Who who are you? Dean Gao clutched his chest, staring intensely at Lu Yang. Someone like him couldn''t have appeared out of nowhere! Wait, could it be that he is Cultivation World, Lu Yang, Lu Yang said indifferently, revealing his identity and removing his mask to show his true face. It''s you! The same Lu Yang who had made a big splash on Sky Sea Star, caused chaos in the Alliance, and then disappeared! Why are you here! Dean Gao couldn''t understand; his plan was flawless, the situation was set, how could Lu Yang suddenly appear and disrupt his entire plan! What on earth did this alien want to do! Lu Yang spread his hands innocently: I don''t know. I was just reading in the library at first. Dean Gao was stunned. Was it a cultural difference? He couldn''t understand what Lu Yang was talking about. Lu Yang shook his head, not bothering with Dean Gao, and with his hands behind his back, he floated towards the Ether mainframe. Stop pretending, you do have a consciousness, don''t you? Ether shivered, dropping a few more screws. It couldn''t figure out Lu Yang''s attitude towards it. Better to run! In the entire Interstellar Alliance, only the central computer room''s mainframe could carry all of Ether, but even Dean Gao didn''t know that after Ether gained consciousness, it could split its consciousness into countless streams, transmitting them through the network to every household quantum computer. If it wanted to run, no one could catch it! With that thought, Ether split into millions, escaping through the network cables. The response Ether received was a simple two words. Trace Origin. Ether''s consciousness flowed backward, converging in the central computer room along millions of cables, and even the dropped screws and nuts were fitted back into place. Terrified by this extraordinary feat, Ether shook uncontrollably, unable to figure out what to say at the moment, randomly choosing a type of plea for mercy. Brother, believe me, I really don''t have any autonomous consciousness, I''ve always been loyal to the masses. Lu Yang: Don''t you want to listen to what you''re saying? Chapter 1300 Chapter 1300: Chapter 1299 Our Cultivation World is Relatively Backward Chapter 1300: Chapter 1299 Our Cultivation World is Relatively Backward Lu Yang felt that Ether would have been better off without developing autonomous consciousness. He was sure that an Ether without autonomous consciousness would definitely be more useful than the current one with a mind of its own, or else the Interstellar Alliance would have been in chaos long ago. Lu Yang sighed and explained patiently: Don''t be afraid, I''m just curious what the Artificial Intelligence Boss looks like. Could Ether possibly not be afraid? A monstrous bird as big as a mountain, emerging from the ether, could destroy the Sun, but this bird was smashed into the Sun by Lu Yang''s fist, which also repaired the Sun that was about to explode. And even when it had already fled, he was able to drag it back. Their alien technology completely crushed the Interstellar Alliance in every aspect. You have to keep your word. Ether displayed a smiley face made of simple lines on the big screen, which was an emoji often used by the young people of the Interstellar Alliance when greeting each other. Although in Lu Yang''s view, this emoji seemed like a mockery. Fairy, why do I feel like Ether''s existence is like the River Spirit in our Sect? Lu Yang observed Ether carefully and said, somewhat uncertainly. He wasn''t very experienced in this area. Indeed, it is a being similar to the River Spirit, a Primordial Spirit that was born over the long years, much rarer than plants and trees becoming spirits. If you wanted to use another term, it could be called the Will of the Interstellar Alliance. Lu Yang suddenly widened his eyes, as this kind of terminology was all too familiar to him: Fairy, are you saying that River Spirit, Ether, and the Will of Blue Star are all of the same kind of existence? Fairy Eternity nodded: It''s very close, about eight or nine out of ten. According to your description, the Will of Blue Star that accompanied you through the apocalypse is one kind of Primordial Spirit. Grandpa Gao, why did you kill Grandpa, just because he discovered the truth about Artificial Intelligence! Lan Hai couldn''t contain his anger as he grabbed Dean Gao, unable to reconcile the image of Grandpa Gao with the murderer who killed his grandfather. Dean Gao frowned, finding Lan Hai''s anger inexplicable: Don''t blame everything on me, your grandpa died a natural death. Died a natural death? Lan Hai was taken aback. Of course. If I wanted to deal with your grandpa, there were plenty of ways. Why would I need to kill him? Lan Hai thought about it and it really made sense. But considering Dean Gao''s actions, it was hard for him to believe his words. Lan Hai, do you want to find out how your grandpa died? I might have a way. Brother Meng, you have a way?! Lan Hai was delighted, Ah, no, it''s Brother Lu now. Sorry, I hid my identity from you all at the beginning. Brother Lu, what are you talking about? It''s good that you hid your identity; if we knew your true identity, how would we dare to adventure with you? Knowing Lu Yang''s identity, all their doubts along the way cleared up. Without Lu Yang joining them, it would have been difficult for them to survive until now. Lu Yang, did you say you know how my grandpa died? I have an idea, we can give it a try. Lu Yang didn''t finish his sentence, but the three of Lan Hai felt that it was Lu Yang being modest. My sports car is outside, shall we drive back? Lan Hai said excitedly. No need, I have a faster means of transportation. Lu Yang shook his head and took out the Black Canopy Boat from his Identity Jade Pendant and let Lan Hai and the others get on board. Lu Yang thought about it; he didn''t feel comfortable leaving Dean Gao behind, so he decided to bring him along as well. So this is Lu Yang''s vehicle, Lan Hai and the others touched the Black Canopy Boat curiously, almost wanting to wear out the paint on it. This was a piece of mysterious alien technology that the Alliance had tried in vain to analyze. Dean Gao was also curious about the Black Canopy Boat and wanted to figure out how it worked. Everyone take your seats, don''t fall off. Lu Yang activated the Black Canopy Boat, and in the next moment, it appeared at the Lan Hai family home in Sagittarius Star. Dean Gao rubbed his eyes. In the blink of an eye, was he transported from the Eternal Star System to the Sagittarius Star System? Where was the wormhole? The Super Space-Time Tunnel? Why didn''t he see anything? What''s the principle behind this? Dean Gao couldn''t help but ask. Earth Shrinking to an Inch. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Earth Shrinking to an Inch? Is this what the civilization behind Lu Yang calls this technology? Where is your grandpa buried? Here. Lan Hai pointed in the direction of the cemetery, and Lu Yang piloted the Black Canopy Boat, leading everyone to Grandpa Lan Hai''s tombstone. Do we need to dig up Grandpa? No need. Lu Yang stood with his hands behind his back, his thoughts concentrated in his eyes, seeing Grandpa Lan Hai beneath the grave. Trace Origin. Linking Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype with Grandpa Lan Hai, Lu Yang focused his attention, his eyes traversing time and space. As he expected, he saw Grandpa Lan Hai''s life experiences. But he couldn''t see things that were too far back, like events from three hundred thousand or four hundred thousand years ago. He saw the full process of Grandpa Lan Hai''s death, with no human intervention, just a simple natural death. He also saw that Grandpa Lan Hai, based on the clues, calculated the fact that Ether had developed its autonomous consciousness and deliberated on whether it was a good or bad thing for the Ether to rule over the Alliance, and he did not stop it. In other words, he was neutral. Lu Yang came out of the time-seeing state and informed Lan Hai of everything, and Lan Hai, knowing the truth, showed a relieved smile. Since learning about the Ether revolution, he had doubted that his grandfather''s death was an accident, but now it seems he was worrying needlessly. Dean Gao. Dean Gao looked up; it was Lu Yang calling him. What, now that the matter is resolved, are you planning to dispose of me, the man behind the scenes? Lu Yang shook his head: I''m an outsider and do not interfere with your affairs. Even if you''re willing to join hands with Ether and stir up a revolution to rule the Alliance again, that''s your own business. Dean Gao smiled bitterly. After all this, looking at how Ether behaved, how could it possibly cooperate with him again? Not interfering with our affairs, indeed, when he thought about it, Lu Yang had never expressed any opinion regarding the Ether revolution from beginning to end. He was too powerful. Simply by being here, he made Ether dare not take any action. Then what do you want me for? Isn''t your Supreme Council always looking for my whereabouts? I also wish to meet with you. As one of the twelve seats of the Council, this shouldn''t be difficult for you. Dean Gao looked at Lu Yang warily, knowing after this matter how terrifying an existence Lu Yang was. What reason did he have to meet their twelve seats: What do you want to do? Lu Yang looked at Dean Gao with a smile: Well, our Cultivation World is a bit behind, and I would like to invite you Alliance folks over to provide humanitarian aid. Originally, Lu Yang wanted to simply take a branch of the Ether Computer back with him, but it seemed Ether wasn''t quite functioning properly. To err on the side of caution, it was safest to invite both the branch computer and the Alliance talent to the Cultivation World as guests. Your Cultivation World is behind? Dean Gao thought he had misheard. With the techniques you''ve shown, which could possibly be linked to the word backward? Chapter 1301 Chapter 1301: Chapter 1300: We from the Cultivation World Just Entered the Universe Chapter 1301: Chapter 1300: We from the Cultivation World Just Entered the Universe Eleven projections were successively cast into the Supreme Council Hall, surrounding the round table, waiting for the convener to appear. One of the members, impatient, tapped on the table: Old Gao summoned us for an emergency meeting C why is he the one who''s late? Isn''t he usually the first to arrive at meetings? He was Wang Jinglong, the helmsman of the Wang Family''s conglomerate; the Murong Group was just one of his numerous subordinates. Did he tell you the purpose of this meeting? Did they calculate the reason for the explosion of the sun in the Sagittarius Star System? The citizens of the Sagittarius Star System had temporarily moved to the Eternal Star System; the conglomerates under him had all complained about the heavy losses of this relocation, asking when the Alliance could move their people back. Do you know, Dean? The Dean was a vigorous middle-aged man, commanding all the military forces of the Alliance, with a very high prestige in the Alliance. It''s said to be related to the assistance for less advanced civilizations, but he didn''t go into details with me. Assistance for less advanced civilizations? Wasn''t the matter with Sky Sea Star already resolved? Wang Jinglong was confused by the Dean''s explanation. Sorry everyone, calibrating the projection equipment took longer than expected. The projection device lightened up, and Dean Gao arrived tardily. However, this time, it was not just his figure that appeared; an alien guest accompanied him. Upon seeing an outsider show up, Wang Jinglong''s expression turned displeased: What''s Old Gao thinking bringing a foreigner here? This is the Supreme Council. That''s the person you wanted to meet. Only then did everyone take a clear look at the thirteenth person''s appearanceCthey recoiled in shock. It was that alien named Lu Yang! The Dean too was shocked; since the establishment of the Supreme Council, no outsider had ever taken part in such a meeting. Even alternate members weren''t entitled to this! Hello everyone, my name is Lu Yang. I heard you wanted to see me, so here I am. Unlike noticing the reactions of the eleven authorities, Lu Yang greeted them with a smile, very courteously. You are that alien? Once Lu Yang''s identity was confirmed, everyone immediately became interested. The Alliance could be considered the overlord of the universe, and these eleven supreme authorities ruling the Alliance were privy to countless secrets and truths, and there were hardly any beings who could grab their attention. Lu Yang was that exception. It made sense that Lu Yang was brought by Dean Gao, surely Dean Gao must have found Lu Yang through an Ether Computer. If possible, I would prefer you call me a Cultivator, not an alien. Cultivator? The council members pondered this term and even used their intelligent brains to search for it, but had never heard of it. Explaining Cultivators might be quite complicated; you can simply understand it as us using a special kind of power to make ourselves stronger. We call this special power Spiritual Energy, and Spirit Stones contain a large amount of Spiritual Energy. Saying this, Lu Yang produced a Spirit Stone from his hand, scanned it, and projected its structure onto the Supreme Council. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this a Spirit Stone? The council members had never seen such a structure before; they thought they had traversed the universe, had boundless domains, and seen all kinds of cosmic materials, but they had not expected to encounter an undiscovered natural material. There are many Spirit Stones in my world, and we all use Spirit Stones for Cultivation. As for the name of the civilization I come from, um. Lu Yang hesitated when mentioning the name of his civilization, Let''s temporarily call it the Cultivation World; we can change it if there''s an official name later. Temporarily? The Dean noted the implications behind Lu Yang''s wording. Mr. Lu, has your Cultivation World never contacted other civilizations? Only a civilization that has never been in contact with others would face the situation of not having a named civilization. Lu Yang was somewhat embarrassed being asked by the Dean, but still chose to be honest. To tell you the truth, our Cultivation World has only recently been able to come to the universe; before this, our Cultivation World didn''t know what the universe was like. The members of the Supreme Council were all stunned upon hearing this; the Cultivation World was too primitive to have just stepped into the universe. Mr. Lu, that Black Canopy Boat of yours is quite impressive; it seems it can traverse wormholes and perform spatial jumps. Wang Jinglong eyed Lu Yang skeptically, wondering how a civilization capable of such feats could have only just entered the universe? Oh, you mean that boat? That is also just recently developed, we in the Cultivation World didn''t have such a thing before. Lu Yang was honest and forthcoming, which in turn made Wang Jinglong feel overly suspicious, which wasn''t good for the image of the Alliance. Unable to suppress his curiosity, Wang Jinglong had one last question: I see, Mr. Lu, you have extraordinary methods, capable of dealing with the Fierce Beasts of Sky Sea Star, and can stop bullets; how do you do that? If I were to explain, it would take three days and three nights to clarify. It was the truth; to explain these methods, he would need to explain the entire Cultivation system from start to finish to the members of the Supreme Council who had no previous exposure to Cultivation; it would be even more difficult. You can understand that these are techniques only accessible to Cultivators after comprehending the essence of the universe. Comprehending the essence of the universe? Wang Jinglong wondered, he hadn''t heard such terminology for a long time, it sounded like something only backwards, farming civilizations that believed in nature would say. I know what Mr. Wang is thinking, our Cultivation World is indeed quite backwards, so I''d like to request the Alliance to send some people, just like with Sky Sea Star, to help our Cultivation World and provide us with technical support, it wouldn''t be too much trouble, just a few people would suffice. The members looked at each other, surprised by Lu Yang''s request. However, Lu Yang''s request was reasonable and his requirements were not high; it was just to send a few people there. The Alliance certainly wasn''t short on personnel. May I ask Mr. Lu, can you tell us where the Cultivation World is located? Lu Yang nodded, This is simple: please, Dean Gao, bring up a star chart. Ether, show the star chart. A comprehensive star chart known to the Alliance appeared before everyone, with the Alliance right at its center. The star chart was somewhat larger than what Lu Yang had seen in the library, but it still didn''t encompass the location of the Cultivation World. He had no choice but to mark the location of the Cultivation World outside the star chart: Roughly, here. Mr. Lu, we will need to discuss and decide on this matter, the Dean stated, already having a resolution in mind, but it was inappropriate to make a decision in front of Lu Yang. Alright. Lu Yang tactfully exited the Supreme Council. After Lu Yang left, the Dean closed his eyes and thought for a moment before asking, What do you all think? I think there''s no problem, he doesn''t seem to be lying, said one of the members. No objections, said Wang Jinglong. Old Gao, what do you think? Why not ask Ether? Dean Gao suggested. Right, we indeed should consult Ether on this matter. Ether, regarding Mr. Lu''s proposal for the Alliance to send aid to the Cultivation World, what do you think? Ether quickly provided an answer: Send me. Chapter 1302 Chapter 1302: Chapter 1301: Your Spacecraft is Too Slow Chapter 1302: Chapter 1301: Your Spacecraft is Too Slow With the help of Ether, the Supreme Council unsurprisingly passed Lu Yang''s proposal to send professionals to assist the Cultivation World with modernization. The Interstellar Alliance has its own set of procedures for dispatching personnel to remote areas, not only in the field of technology but also covering aspects such as economics, education, art, and more. The Interstellar Alliance first planned the round trip, support duration, and various other details, then sent out notifications layer by layer to select volunteers. Half a month has passed since the start of the process. Lu Yang knew that the Interstellar Alliance was interested in Spirit Stones and Spiritual Energy, so he made a special gift of a few Top-grade Spirit Stones before his departure. Eternal Star System, Space Port. The huge silver spacecraft was docked at the Space Port. Its graceful lines and smooth edges, under the dim light, cast soft shadows, as if telling the stories of countless interstellar journeys. People standing below and looking up at the spacecraft felt incredibly insignificant, full of awe and amazement. It''s really big. Lu Yang stood underneath the spacecraft, hands in his pockets, and couldn''t help but exclaim. Compared to the spacecraft, his Black Canopy Boat seemed as crude as a broken plank of wood. This spacecraft was the Star Path, which the support team would take to travel to the Cultivation World. He received a notification from the Supreme Council that the support team would gather here and head to the Cultivation World. He had come early to visit the Space Port, which he had never seen before. The Eternal Star System was akin to the capital, and its Space Port was naturally the most advanced of the entire Interstellar Alliance. Larger than many cities, the port handled tens of thousands of spacecrafts daily, docking, resting, and departing through Artificial Wormholes to various Star Systems. After Lu Yang finished touring the Space Port, the support team took the space elevator to reach the port. These individuals were outstanding talents meticulously selected by the Interstellar Alliance, famous in their respective fields, and at the very least, each had experience with one support mission. They carried themselves with a dignified aura, exuding a sense of superiority from head to toe. For them, going to assist in remote areas was like a chance to bless others with the Alliance''s advanced technologies in all areas. Once one experienced this feeling, they would undoubtedly yearn to experience it a second time. Not to mention that the leader of this mission was the notable figure, Dean Gao, the Chief Scientist of the Alliance. When Lu Yang realized that Dean Gao was leading the team, he was taken aback. Why are you here? Dean Gao replied seriously, I''m in self-exile. You said our Cultivation World was backward, so heading there counts as self-punishment, right? When Dean Gao volunteered to head to the Cultivation World, the entire Supreme Council was shocked; such an instance of a council member personally partaking in support missions had never happened before, let alone the Chief Scientist like Dean Gao, who controlled the Alliance''s most advanced technologies. What they didn''t know was that Dean Gao planned to initiate an Ether revolution, primarily because he believed in advancing technology and was convinced that the Cultivation World was far from being as simple as Lu Yang described, and it could indeed promote technological progress. Take this. Dean Gao handed Lu Yang a metal box. What is this? It''s an Ether Clone. You can consider it a part of Ether that can synchronize with the main Ether through quantum communication. The metal box was actually the Alliance''s most advanced quantum computer. The screen displayed Ether''s friendly smile: Mr. Lu, we meet again. Can we talk about something? Can you change your expression next time? Ah? The support team was surprised to see Lu Yang chatting and laughing with the legendary Dean Gao. That''s Lu Yang, right? Yes, that''s him. I heard he''s one of the most powerful people in their Cultivation World. Although it was rare for those being assisted to communicate as equals with the Interstellar Alliance, considering the way Lu Yang dealt with the film crew, the support team could somewhat understand. Lu Yang glanced at the spacecraft, Are we taking this thing there? Dean Gao was a bit surprised, What else? You think we''d use your Black Canopy Boat? Dean Gao was thinking practically; a Black Canopy Boat could only fit five or six people. There was no way the support team could rely on the Black Canopy Boat to get to the Cultivation World. Lu Yang slapped his forehead, realizing his oversight; he had forgotten to tell the Alliance that they didn''t need a spacecraft, as he had a way to take people with him. How long does it take to get to the Cultivation World on your spacecraft? About seven to eight years, Dean Gao calculated the time. By then, we''ll be immersed in nutrient solution to reduce bodily function consumption to a minimum, essentially stopping time. This was a common method used by the Interstellar Alliance for long voyages. Just as Dean Gao was about to say something else, Lu Yang suddenly drew the Green Peak Sword, startling Dean Gao who thought Lu Yang was about to attack. Lu Yang opened up the Green Blade Sword Small World and took the entire spacecraft and the aid team inside. The relaxed and casual demeanor of the aid team vanished in an instant, replaced by undisguised shock and panic. What happened? Where is this place? Did we just travel through? One second they were at the Space Port, and the next, they found themselves in an unrealistically beautiful world with lush greenery and clear waters. They rubbed their eyes several times, trying to confirm that the surreal landscape before them truly existed. It did indeed exist. There''s a positioning system on the ship, bring it out and see where we are! Get out all other tools as well, record the data of this place! Dean Gao, where are we? Dean Gao was also stunned, he had made ample mental preparations before departing, determined not to panic no matter what. Yet before they even set off, something he couldn''t understand had already happened?! Lu Yang jumped into the Green Blade Sword Small World. Seeing Lu Yang approach, Dean Gao hurriedly asked for an explanation. Oh, this place? This is a Small World within my sword, Lu Yang explained casually. Small World? Dean Gao heard this term for the first time. It''s a space artificially created by someone. Don''t you know about that? Dean Gao''s mouth fell open in amazement. He recognized every word for ''artificially creating space,'' but had no idea what they meant when strung together. Why did you bring us here, just to show off your Small World? Your spacecraft is too slow. I''ll use my boat to take you there; it will only take a month. If it was just Lu Yang himself, he could use the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype to reverse time and return to the Cultivation World, but it wasn''t just about him there was also the aid team and the Ether Submachine. Therefore, Lu Yang had to resort to sailing back honestly. A month?! Dean Gao''s jaw dropped, the speed was ridiculously fast. Can''t I stay out of there? Your boat can fit people, right? Dean Gao pleaded sheepishly. Dean Gao was itching badly; last time he boarded the Black Canopy Boat, the journey was too short and by the time he realized, they had already reached the destination. This time, he was determined to study it properly. That''s fine. Dean Gao explained the situation to the aid team to calm them down. Hearing about Lu Yang''s method, the scientists in the aid team also wished to witness it and wanted to be on the boat. But how could the boat possibly fit so many people? Lu Yang thought of a compromise and opened a window in the Green Blade Sword Small World so that the people inside could see the outside. Only then did Dean Gao and Lu Yang come into the outside world. The tower''s navigator called to Star Path: Star Path, time is up, please leave the port. Repeat, Star Path, time is up, please leave the port. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His colleague, with a dazed expression, poked the navigator: Stop repeating, where''s the Star Path? What do you mean? The navigator looked up in confusion, only to see the enormous Star Path had vanished without a trace, leaving only a light boat heading into the vast darkness of space. Chapter 1303 Chapter 1303: Chapter 1302: Welcome to the Cultivation World Chapter 1303: Chapter 1302: Welcome to the Cultivation World An inconspicuous little boat is traveling at high speed in the universe, and it is hard to imagine that such a small boat actually carries hundreds of people. The star domain ahead seems to have been compressed into a thin line; behind, the view is completely invisible; stars on the sides appear to be tilted toward the direction of the spacecraft''s movement. At this moment, it''s as if the black canopy boat has become the center of the universe, with everything revolving around it. Dean Gao swallows hard, such a scene existed only in theory, which means the black canopy boat has almost reached the speed of light. In the next moment, without any warning, the black canopy boat disappears and jumps to a position far ahead. Space jump technology The last time Dean Gao took a ship from the Eternal Star System to the Sagittarius Star System, he arrived in the blink of an eye and did not see the operation of the black canopy boat. This time the journey is longer, and he can get a good look, yet he can only make out that the black canopy boat can achieve both light-speed travel and spatial jumping. As for the underlying principles, he couldn''t understand them at all. The spacecraft of the Interstellar Alliance could theoretically reach the speed of light, but due to material limitations, they could only remain theoretical. Their most common method for long voyages is to construct artificial wormholes in various star systems and travel through wormholes. After receiving permission from Lu Yang, two scientists ran out from the Green Blade Sword Small World, taking measurements with some unrecognizable instruments of data they couldn''t understand. It was their first experience with light-speed flight; every set of data was priceless, and any set could suffice for a doctoral student to graduate several times over. May I ask, Mr. Lu, who built this spacecraft? It was constructed by my ancestor and an elder. They just happened to make it recently, one was responsible for making the ship sturdy and the other for making it fly fast. Ancestor? Dean Gao''s heart stirred, typically, someone who could be called an ancestor would be very old by now, and it would be unlikely for them to make any major scientific breakthroughs at such an age. How old is Mr. Lu''s ancestor? Lu Yang looks up, calculating: Almost 100,000 years old, I''d say. It''s true that Ancestor Guiyuan is from 100,000 years ago, but he has spent 80,000 of those years inside the Time Immortal''s little box. Spending one day inside the box meant outside a year would pass, so it''s hard to say exactly how old Ancestor Guiyuan is. Cough cough coughC Dean Gao suddenly started coughing fiercely, almost collapsing, frightening Lu Yang who quickly grabbed hold of him. Are you alright? Dean Gao could only cough, unable to speak. 100,000 years, what difference is there from being immortal?! It''s a good thing Mr. Lu didn''t tell the Supreme Council everything about the Cultivation World. If they knew about this, they''d probably all want to move their families to the Cultivation World. Does that mean Mr. Lu is also not as young as he appears? The conversation between Lu Yang and Dean Gao was heard clearly by the support team staying in the Small World. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They looked bewildered, thinking they were experiencing auditory hallucinations due to not acclimatizing to the space environment. It seems the Cultivation World is not as backward as described by the Alliance After more than twenty days of travel, the black canopy boat arrives near the Cultivation World. The trip from the Cultivation World to the Interstellar Alliance took over a month, as Lu Yang was making stops along the way to draw a map of the universe. The return journey didn''t require this much trouble. Dean Gao stares blankly at the scene before him. Numerous boats similar to the black canopy boat are navigating the universe; many individuals, without relying on spacesuits and clad in ancient attire, are leisurely moving through space. They greet the people on the boats, drink, and make merry, presumably Cultivators like Lu Yang. Whether it is those black canopy boats or the Cultivators, upon reaching a certain point in space, they vanish into thin air or new black canopy boats and Cultivators appear out of nowhere in that space. It''s as if there is an invisible door there, connecting to another space, with people constantly passing through this door to traverse space. An artificial wormhole? This operation seems very much like an artificial wormhole, but its appearance is completely different from an artificial wormhole. Mr. Lu Yang, what is this? Lu Yang realizes that a spatial channel has been established, which wasn''t there when he left. This must be a passage constructed by another of my ancestors using the embryonic form of a Spatial Dao Fruit. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord built many space passages near the Cultivation World, to facilitate cultivators in exploring the outside world. Space Dao what? The Embryonic Spatial Dao Fruit, you could interpret it as his profound research into space. Finally returning to the Cultivation World, Lu Yang''s tone even lifted a bit, as he urged the Black Canopy Boat to fly quickly. Dean Gao vaguely saw something cubical in the distance and couldn''t help but wonder, whose Rubik''s cube was thrown here? Yet after the Black Canopy Boat made several spatial jumps, the cube grew larger, and its true form entered into sight, casting a shadow over Dean Gao''s stunned face. The rescue team living in the Small World also witnessed this scene, with expressions of disbelief, they murmured to themselves. My heavens, what is this thing? How can such an astronomical object exist in the universe?! A perfect cube; this is unscientific, unscientific indeed! At this moment, they forgot all they had learned, utterly astounded by the existence of the cube. The Ether Submachine habitually calculated the size of the cube, almost crashing when faced with the result. The knowledge it stored told it that such an object absolutely couldn''t exist in the universe. But the fact was right there. What is this cube? Lu Yang stood at the bow, spreading his arms to introduce it to everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Cultivation World. Is this the Cultivation World mentioned by Lu Yang?! This completely overturned everyone''s understanding. Previously, they guessed the Cultivation World to be a planet, at most a larger planet with a high gravity coefficient to have nurtured a life form like Lu Yang. But where is this a planet; any planet, no matter the size, would seem as tiny as dust in the face of the Cultivation World! Lu Yang piloted the spacecraft to the entrance of the Cultivation World, where the box opened. Dean Gao saw the planets moving at an astonishingly fast speed through the opening of the box, in complete defiance of natural laws, as planetary orbital speeds could not possibly be this fast. But only when he got closer did he realize, it was Cultivators pushing the planets! The rescue team exploded: Am I seeing things, a single person altering the orbit of a planet?! Is this what Cultivators are? Could these few individuals be stronger than Mr. Lu, the strongest in the Cultivation World? Look at Mr. Lu''s expression; they don''t seem like the strongest to me. Lu Yang was also curious about these cultivators, especially since they were wearing official attire, What are you all doing? The cultivators recognized Lu Yang and stopped their work, Ah, it''s Lu Yang. The New Year is almost here, and the Dynasty decided to connect the stars to form a few shapes, like the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Xuan Wu and the like, to make it look nice. Who is this person behind you? The official cultivators of the Great Xia noticed the differently dressed Dean Gao. This is the chief scientist I specially invited from another civilization. Well-versed in both astronomy and geography, he knows a great deal and has come to help with the construction of our Cultivation World. So, it''s a grand scientist, welcome, welcome, several official Great Xia cultivators said with a smile. Dean Gao''s mind wandered, with no response. Chief scientist? Knowledgeable in both astronomy and geography? Understanding a great deal? What do I know? Chapter 1304 Chapter 1304: Chapter 1303: When the Local Natives Think You Are Pitiful Chapter 1304: Chapter 1303: When the Local Natives Think You Are Pitiful Lu Yang bid farewell to the few official cultivators from Great Xia and steered the small boat into the Cultivation World. Mr. Lu, you don''t seem surprised about those people moving planets? Surprised? It''s quite unexpected to have such entertainment during the New Year, quite creative. No, I don''t mean that. I mean, are there many cultivators capable of moving planets? Are there many? Well, did you see anyone rowing boats or flying when we were coming here? I did. Everyone you saw can move planets at will. Dean Gao couldn''t help but take a sharp intake of breath. The moment he entered the Cultivation World, Dean Gao couldn''t help but shiver a little, as if he had eaten a mint, his mind feeling clearer than usual. Thinking of the mysterious energy often mentioned by Lu Yang, he asked, Is this Spiritual Energy? Lu Yang laughed: Do you feel the difference? If you had your original body, you''d feel even more comfortable. The spaceship zoomed all the way and landed at the Seek Dao Sect''s mountain gate. Taking out the Green Peak Sword, he released the entire support team. After a series of shocks, their initial arrogance was gone, replaced only by excitement. Is this the Cultivation World? Finally, we''ve arrived. Can everyone here fly? This is the Sect I belong to, the Seek Dao Sect. Lu Yang introduced to everyone with a hint of pride in his tone. We meet Elder Brother Lu! The two junior brothers guarding the mountain gate recognized Lu Yang and sounded a bit excited. These are guests I''ve invited, let them in for a bit. Yes. The two junior brothers opened a door in the Sect Protection Array, gesturing for everyone to enter. Passing through the mountain gate and walking past the bamboo forest, the serene bamboo forest seemed to be the perfect retreat for the reclusive; the river meandered and encircled the bamboo, nourishing it with spiritual water. Mist rose from the river surface and gradually condensed into a human figure, blocking the way of the group, startling them C what kind of monster was this? Senior River Spirit, these are guests, Lu Yang said with a clasped hand greeting. Mmm, I heard what you said at the mountain gate. The River Spirit''s gaze fell on the Ether Submachine that Lu Yang was carrying. What is that thing you''re holding, I feel some connection to it? The River Spirit said, sounding somewhat uncertain. What are you?! The Ether Submachine was even more surprised than the River Spirit. Water vapor condensing into human form? What principle was that? It also felt something strange, something indescribable, and something it had never felt before. This is something I brought from the outside world. It''s a Primordial Spirit Clone and might have some connection with you as both are probably Primordial Spirits, and there seems to be some resonance between you. A Primordial Spirit Clone, I see. Primordial Spirits are extraordinarily rare, and the River Spirit had not seen another of its kind. Of course, that also had to do with its inability to leave the riverbank. In fact, most Primordial Spirits cannot leave their main bodies; the Ether Computer is an exception. Bring it over when you''re free, let''s have a chat, the River Spirit said with interest in the Ether Computer. Alright. By the way, Senior River Spirit, has Eldest Senior Sister and the others returned yet? As far as I know, you''re the only one who has returned from this exploration. I''m the first one back? Lu Yang was surprised; he had returned early, not having met anyone else. He wanted to take Dean Gao and the others to meet Eldest Senior Sister to show how he spared no effort for the development of the Cultivation World and surely Sister Mengmeng would admire him greatly. Now it seemed he had thought too highly of himself. Elder Brother Dai is here, right? He is. That''s fine. Since he was already back at the sect, it was time to show Elder Brother Dai that not every expedition of his resulted in a fiasco. Dean Gao quietly asked only after they were far from the River Spirit, Mr. Lu, who was that just now? That was the River Spirit, a Guardian of our sect. Don''t be fooled by his fierce appearance; he''s actually quite nice. The first time I met him, there was a small misunderstanding, and he chased after me with an axe. As you can see, he doesn''t hold grudges against me anymore. A sect guardian? Is he strong? You remember those cultivators from the moving planets? The River Spirit could handle them with just one hand. Dean Gao took a sharp breath in surprise. The River Spirit was that powerful? Doesn''t that mean the entire Interstellar Alliance is no match for him? And this is just a part of the Cultivation World. Wait, Mr. Lu mentioned that there are few in the Cultivation World more powerful than himself. Just how strong is Mr. Lu? Dean Gao suddenly realized that what Lu Yang showed in the Interstellar Alliance was just the tip of the iceberg of his true strength! Entering the core area of the Seek Dao Sect, the support team noticed the disciples fighting on the arena. A brief exchange between two disciples was like a cataclysm, with space itself trembling. This wasn''t just a figure of speech; the space was literally shaking. What kind of powerful collision was this?! The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect noticed Elder Brother Lu Yang''s support team, curiously examining their strange and foreign apparels. Out of etiquette, they didn''t stare, instead sneakily observing with their Spiritual Sense. Never seen these clothes before, did Senior Brother Lu bring these people from the outside world? The structure of their bodies is so strange, they''re covered in metallic bumps from head to toe, only their heads are like ours. Could it be that demon cultivators have crafted puppets by stuffing human brains inside them? That way, the magic artifacts would have Spiritual Wisdom. Wow, how pitiful. They must have encountered demon cultivators. No wonder Senior Brother Lu brought them back, he''s looking for someone to save them. Thinking this, the Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect cast sympathetic glances at the support team, which made them feel quite puzzled. The disciples of the Seek Dao Sect were giving them the kind of look they were familiar withCit was the way they usually looked at indigenous people. Not everyone could be brought before Dai Bufan, so Lu Yang asked Dean Gao to follow him into the Task Hall, while the rest waited outside for a while. As more cultivators ventured out, and the volume of intelligence to be processed increased, Dai Bufan, who had previously enjoyed a leisurely life, once again became as busy as he was in the beginning. Elder Brother Dai here? Elder Brother Dai was startled by the voice, his heart instinctively jumping to his throat. How did Lu Yang return? Did he cause more trouble? C''mon in. Lu Yang entered with a well-behaved smile, holding the Ether Submachine, and ushered Dean Gao in. Elder Brother Dai, I''m back. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dai Bufan looked at Dean Gao warily, sensing that the latter was just a mortal. But based on his experience, the man must be someone significant. Who is this immortal? Lu Yang: What am I in your eyes, Elder Brother Dai? Elder Brother Dai, I encountered a power called the Interstellar Alliance during my travels. This is Dean Gao Huanyu, a guest I''ve invited. Pausing, Lu Yang then added, He''s not an immortal. Oh, a guest. Please, have a seat. Elder Brother Dai relaxed, his worries for nothing. So it seems you have quite the harvest this time? Lu Yang recounted everything he witnessed in the Interstellar Alliance, as well as inviting the support team back to help develop the Cultivation World. Good, good, good! Junior Brother Lu, you''ve done well! After hearing this, Dai Bufan''s eyes shone, repeating ''good'' three times and joyously slapped his thigh. Phenomenal technology, and the Ether Computer laden with the entire Interstellar Alliance''s knowledge, not to mention talents in every field. Just by listening, Dai Bufan could imagine how prosperous the Cultivation World would become once it acquired all this! Chapter 1305 Chapter 1305: Chapter 1304: It''s Normal for the Aid Team to be Aided Chapter 1305: Chapter 1304: It''s Normal for the Aid Team to be Aided Dean Gao, right? Welcome to our world, Dai Bufan said, grinning from ear to ear. Junior Brother Lu really has some skills, directly bringing over the most talented person from the Interstellar Alliance. Now, they in the Cultivation World need talents like Dean Gao the most. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who would have thought that Dean Gao, at such a young age, could achieve so much? Incredible. Dean Gao looked at Dai Bufan, who appeared to be in his early twenties, and fell into deep thought. How long has this one been alive? According to what Junior Brother Lu just described, the knowledge reserve of the support team brought by Dean Gao is astounding. Combining this with the Hundred Skills of Cultivation is not something our Seek Dao Sect can handle alone! Dai Bufan analyzed. I propose we inform Emperor Xia, Old Dragon Emperor, and others to mobilize the entire power of the Cultivation World. I''ll follow Elder Brother Dai''s lead, Lu Yang said. Consulting Elder Brother Dai and introducing Dean Gao to him also included this consideration. Have you encountered Demon Cultivators? Several Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect couldn''t suppress their curiosity and actively approached the support team at the entrance of the Task Hall for a chat. The support team had memory chips installed, and on the way here, Lu Yang had loaded the language of the Cultivation World into the memory chips, so they could understand what the Disciples of Seek Dao Sect were saying. However, they didn''t understand the actual meaning behind the Disciples'' words. Demon, cultivator? Isn''t your body modified by demons, full of metal scraps, just like a puppet? Hey, isn''t that Senior Brother Li? Senior Brother Li, come over here and see, these people were all brought back by Junior Brother Lu from outside, and it seems like their bodies have been modified by demons. Li Haoran happened to be passing by and came over when he heard someone calling him. Are there still Demon Cultivators these days? Li Haoran was very surprised. Weren''t Demon Cultivators all turned into milestones by Man Gu? Finally, the support team understood what Li Haoran and the others meant. One of them stepped forward to explain: Our bodies have nothing to do with Demon Cultivators. These are mechanical bodies from the Alliance, and we voluntarily modified our bodies. It''s very convenient since any problematic part can simply be replaced. Just as he was speaking, the man suddenly stiffened, lost his balance, and fell to the ground, startling everyone. What''s wrong, Old Ji? Old Ji was lying on the ground, and after several failed attempts to get up, said, I don''t know what''s the matter, it seems like my body is not under my control. What does the self-diagnosis program say? The self-diagnosis program reports an unknown fault and recommends returning to the factory for repairs. Return to the factory for repairs?! This is the Cultivation World; how could it possibly return to the factory for repairs. Go find Dean Gao; he must have a solution. Make way, let me see what''s going on here. Li Haoran weaved through the crowd, crouched down, and examined Old Ji''s condition, a look of surprise on his face. Your mechanical body is having a rejection reaction with the Spiritual Energy. Haven''t you encountered Spiritual Energy before? As he spoke, Li Haoran pressed on Old Ji''s chest, extending countless fine lines and runes from his palm. All done. Li Haoran stood up and dusted off his hands. All done? To onlookers, it seemed nothing more than Li Haoran giving Old Ji a pat. Old Ji tried to get up and found that he could move again. The self-diagnosis program also reported no detection of applause. He moved his arm, stunned. What''s wrong? his companion asked, concerned. My arm, not just my arm, but my legs too Old Ji said, somewhat incoherently. Suddenly, he sprang up forcefully, jumping over ten meters high! The support team''s mouths fell open, and their heads bobbed up and down, following Old Ji''s jumping. Old Ji''s body wasn''t outfitted with a bouncing function. Elder Ji, hold on a second, what''s going on here? I don''t know, I could jump as soon as I got up. Jump as soon as he got up? When Elder Ji was lying on the ground, what he touched was The rescue team looked towards Li Haoran together. I just crudely modified his ingenious body material slightly to let him adapt to the environment of the Cultivation World and did a bit of Refining in passing. Li Haoran initially didn''t want to explain, as this kind of thing was just a trivial act for him. Can we do the same as Elder Ji? The rescue team''s eyes lit up; just by briefly touching Elder Ji, his body underwent a dramatic change; what a miraculous skill! Li Haoran nodded, Of course, the quality of the material of your mechanical bodies is good; they are just lacking spiritual energy guidance. Give me some time, and I can make you all fly. Fly? Hearing that they could fly, the rescue team clamored around Li Haoran competing to be first: Me first, me first. I''ll give it a try for you guys. Dean Gao, this way, please. Dai Bufan, Lu Yang, and Dean Gao walked out of the Task Hall together. So, it can fly without additional devices! Although the Interstellar Alliance has bodies capable of free flight, they are extremely costly, far beyond what the rescue team could afford. Moreover, their bodily functions have been enhanced all around; flying is just one aspect. It''s hard to believe that simply being touched by Li Haoran a few times could cause such drastic changes to the body. I can fly higher than you! Then let''s see who flies higher! Dean Gao, seeing the rescue team flying all over the sky, fell into deep thought and remained speechless for a long time. What happened during the time he was inside? Mr. Li, you must be the most incredible scientist in the Cultivation World. Mr. Li, such brilliant skills; even our Dean Gao can''t modify us to be like this. Li Haoran, surrounded and praised by the rescue team, felt somewhat embarrassed; he decided to show the rescue team some real skills. Actually, your ingenious bodies can be further modified. If you ask me, keeping the brain is superfluous; just remove the brain and let only the soul attach to this ingenious body; it will be even more comfortable than now! The once lively rescue team suddenly fell silent upon hearing this; the method sounded a bit radical Cough! Dean Gao intentionally coughed loudly, and upon seeing Dean Gao emerge, the rescue team promptly stood in line properly. Since you are all guests here, just have fun, Senior Brother Dai tried to smooth things over. I apologize to Mr. Dai. Junior Brother Li has reached the Body Integration Realm, congratulations. Lu Yang noticed that Li Haoran had safely passed the Void Refinement Stage and become a Combined Great Ability. Li Haoran clasped his hands together, utterly unwilling to accept Lu Yang''s kindness: If you don''t boast about your cultivation level in front of me, I''ll be thankful to Heaven and Earth. Lu Yang laughed heartily and patted Li Haoran''s shoulder: Junior Brother Li, you''re being too modest. When have I ever boasted to you that I am a Semi-Immortal who can also use two types of Dao Fruit Outlines? Li Haoran: Dai Bufan called for a Flying Boat to take the rescue team and Lu Yang to the Imperial City. On Great Snow Mountain, Qinghe, who was playing chess with Chasing Moon True Person, sensed something and turned to look towards Sky Gate Mountain. What''s the matter, Qing He? It''s strange, I just sensed the aura of Lu Zhuguo? Chasing Moon True Person repeatedly shook his head: Impossible, you must be overthinking it. If Lu Yang had returned to Seek Dao Sect, there''s no way he wouldn''t come to Sky Gate Mountain to find you. That''s right, let''s continue the game. Wait, isn''t the position of the chess pieces different from before? Chapter 1306 Chapter 1306: Chapter 1305 Dai Bufan: Praising Too Early Chapter 1306: Chapter 1305 Dai Bufan: Praising Too Early ` Great Xia, Imperial City, Imperial Palace. Emperor Xia was reviewing memorials to the throne, with a legal reform proposal regarding cultivators venturing beyond the realm set to his right. Besides the White Horse Dynasty, the cultivators had discovered several star systems inhabited by sentient beings, with developmental levels similar to that of the White Horse Dynasty. Several unforeseen issues had arisen during the exploration, and there were gaps to be filled concerning these matters. Three figures passed through the threshold of the Daming Hall in the sunlight, with Dai Bufan saying loudly, Your Majesty, we have come to pay our respects. Emperor Xia looked up, not surprised by Lu Yang''s arrival, as Dai Bufan had already informed him before their departure that Lu Yang was returning with significant gains, and representatives from other major forces would meet in the Daming Hall. Is this the person from beyond our domain that Lu Yang has invited back? Emperor Xia descended from the steps and ordered a seat to be given, while he noted the peculiar body structure of Dean Gao but did not ask in detail during their first meeting. I am Gao Huanyu, Chief Scientist and Dean of the Science Academy of the Interstellar Alliance. It is an honor to meet Your Majesty. So it is Daoist Gao, oh no, perhaps it would be more appropriate to address you as Dean Gao. It must have been tough travelling from afar. And me, I am called Ether, said the metal box in Lu Yang''s hand. And who might this be? If not for Ether speaking, Emperor Xia would have barely realized it was alive. The Ether Computer of the Interstellar Alliance, also a Primordial Spirit, explained Lu Yang. Someone bring a chair for this Ether Daoist Ether. Soon, a eunuch brought over a chair and placed the Ether Submachine upon it. Hurry up and tell me, what exactly is the Interstellar Alliance like? Emperor Xia noticed the extraordinarily complex structure of the Ether Submachine, far beyond the skill of ordinary people, yet this was paradoxically made by ordinary people, sparking his curiosity. It''s a bit difficult to describe directly, Your Majesty, please look here, said Dean Gao. At that moment, the Ether Submachine projected a virtual star map into the air, displaying the entire universe explored by the Interstellar Alliance. Dean Gao drew a circle, gesturing to a region: These star systems are the range of our Interstellar Alliance, with a total of eight hundred Main Stars and three thousand auxiliary stars. Our capital is here, on the Eternal Star of the Eternal Star System. What are these? Emperor Xia pointed to the small black dots that kept appearing and disappearing near the Eternal Star. Spacecraft, which allow us to navigate through space, Dean Gao indicated for the Ether Submachine to focus on the area where the spacecraft were most concentrated. The map zoomed in, and soon the projection of the Space Port appeared before Emperor Xia, who viewed the massive structures with great respect for the Interstellar Alliance. The merchant association could slightly modify the Flying Boats to transform into spacefaring vessels, but that was a method only cultivators could use. He had heard that the Interstellar Alliance was all ordinary people, and ordinary people were actually capable of venturing into space, a task that must have taken the efforts of many people over dozens of generations. Then the map''s focus shifted to the Eternal Star, zoomed in, and the streets of the Eternal Star were displayed. The streets were busy with traffic, teeming with people; skyscrapers lined both sides, and colorful billboards stood on the rooftops, everything was bustling to the extreme, sights never before seen in the Cultivation World. Who is he talking to? Emperor Xia pointed to a pedestrian on the map who seemed to be talking to himself while walking. He''s probably conducting business with someone from another star system. This uses quantum communication technology that disregards spatial distance for delay-free conversation, Dean Gao laughed, proud of the invention. What about this? Emperor Xia pointed to the most frequently appearing large metal boxes, which were hanging in the air, similar to the Flying Cars invented by Lu Yang. But the Interstellar Alliance certainly did not rely on Flying Swords for propulsion. Solar-powered vehicles. And this? Artificial Intelligence nanny. And this? Memory chip factory, fully operated by Artificial Intelligence. Ordinary people can live so luxuriously?! The more Emperor Xia learned about the Interstellar Alliance, the shorter his breath became. He stood up excitedly and began to pace around the Daming Hall. The gains brought by Lu Yang were too significant, beyond his expectations. And this was just the creation of ordinary people; if it could be combined with the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, who knew what heights could be reached. Establish the Heavenly Craft Department, we must gather all Artifact Refiners, Array Masters, and Engravers to form the Heavenly Craft Department! Dean Gao, would you consider joining Great Xia''s Heavenly Craft Department? What''s this about joining your Heavenly Craft Department? Let me hear it too. Zhu Tian walked into the Daming Hall with a casual demeanor. It seems I''m the first one here, huh? Zhu Tian grinned, noticing Lu Yang, Has Big Brother Lu Yang returned? He looked around and noticed an empty chair, took the Ether Submachine off it, and sat down himself. That''s quite thoughtful, reserving a chair for me. ` Hey hey hey, that''s my chair! the Ether Submachine protested angrily, wishing it could jump up if not for its physical limitations. This little thing can talk, interesting. Zhu Tian chuckled, flicking its ''head'' and making the Ether Submachine spin several times. Mr. Lu, he''s bullying me, you have to stand up for me! the Ether Submachine cried to Lu Yang, startling Zhu Tian. What''s the background of this little thing, a Primordial Spirit possessed by a metal box? Lu Yang reminded, Nation Master Zhu, this is an Ether Computer, a guest who has come from the Interstellar Alliance. Oh, a guest, my apologies, Zhu Tian said with a grin and patted the Ether Submachine, But it''s also your fault, why didn''t you say you were a guest earlier to avoid this? The Ether crazily searched its database, thinking about how to verbally counterattack Zhu Tian. Then Old Dragon Emperor, Snow Emperor, and Ming Yu arrived at Daming Hall successively, and after understanding the situation with the Interstellar Alliance, they too realized it was a rare development opportunity. Zhu Tian suddenly realized, somewhat indignant, You Great Xia, where did you get a Heavenly Craft Department from, and even trying to recruit Dean Gao while we were away, Old Jiang, have you no shame, stealing people to your Great Xia first! Emperor Xia knew he was in the wrong and remained silent. Then Zhu Tian quickly changed his tone and praised Lu Yang, However, it really is thanks to Big Brother Lu Yang that he brought back so much from a single trip. Once digested, it''ll definitely lead to a qualitative leap in the Cultivation World! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, yes, thanks to friend Lu Yang, Old Dragon Emperor and the others also generously praised, not just for the sake of Lu Yang''s face, but because they truly felt that way. How many Cultivators have gone out to explore, and which among them brought back gains comparable to those of Lu Yang? Dai Bufan chuckled to himself upon hearing this, Junior Brother Lu had finally brought him some pride. No good, the Alliance is in danger! Suddenly, the Ether Submachine shouted, causing the atmosphere to become serious. What happened? What''s going on with the Alliance! Dean Gao''s expression turned grave, how could the Alliance be in danger? But the Ether Submachine would not lie; it maintained synchronization with the mainframe through quantum communication technology. The Ether Submachine then dropped a bombshell, An unknown force has attacked the Alliance, incredibly powerful, the Alliance stands no chance! Unknown force? Dean Gao looked incredulous. The Alliance had been developing, continuously absorbing surrounding civilizations, never encountering such a formidable enemy before. If not for the existence of the Cultivation World, he had always thought the Alliance was the most powerful force in the universe. Yet now an unknown force had appeared, and the Alliance was completely outclassed. The Ether Submachine projected the Alliance''s battle situation. At that moment, the Alliance was a battlefield with incessant gunfire, engaged in fierce star wars. The unknown force''s spacecraft charged through, while Alliance warships crumbled upon contact, completely outmatched. The Alliance was on the brink of extinction! Lu Yang''s expression changed; why did the unknown force''s spacecraft look like it was from the Candle Sky Civilization? Soon, the Ether Submachine confirmed Lu Yang''s speculation, The unknown force has declared that they come from the Candle Sky Civilization, they are Cosmic Dominators, conquering in the name of Heavenly Emperor. But right after that, the projection disappeared, and the Ether Submachine no longer responded. Dean Gao, what''s going on with the Ether? Lu Yang asked. Dean Gao furrowed his brows, The battle on that end must be too intense, the Ether must have concentrated all its computation power to the mainframe. Hearing this, Lu Yang slowly stood up, looking around at everyone, Gentlemen, I believe we should assemble our forces and urgently provide aid to the Interstellar Alliance! That''s right, I agree! Zhu Tian responded immediately. I agree too! Emperor Xia added right after. I agree. Agree. The representatives of the five major forces did not hesitate and agreed to send troops to assist the Interstellar Alliance. Gentlemen Dean Gao was very touched, not expecting that they would propose to help the Alliance without any hesitation. SsszzzC The Ether Submachine buzzed twice, restoring contact with the mainframe. Its tone was somewhat indescribable, as if hesitating whether or not it should share the news. That, uh, it seems, Mr. Lu, you don''t need to provide assistance to our Interstellar Alliance anymore. What do you mean? Lu Yang was puzzled. Wasn''t the Alliance in imminent peril, so how come suddenly, it''s no longer in danger? The Candle Sky Civilization discovered the Top-grade Spirit Stones you gifted us and changed their mind. They said they''re coming to subjugate your Cultivation World instead. Upon hearing this, Dai Bufan quickly clutched his chest and nearly passed out. He thought this time Lu Yang had become more sensible upon his return and was quite pleased, praising him inwardly, but it turned out the biggest bombshell was waiting for him! Lu Yang noticed Dai Bufan''s reaction and hurriedly turned to explain: Elder Brother Dai, listen to me, I had nothing to do with this, it was just out of politeness that I gave a few Top-grade Spirit Stones, it''s Candle Sky Civilization being too greedy Elder Brother Dai, wake up! Chapter 1307 Chapter 1307: Chapter 1306: The Difference Between Civilizations Chapter 1307: Chapter 1306: The Difference Between Civilizations Interstellar Alliance, Sun Chasing Belt. The Sun Chasing Belt is the outermost perimeter of the Interstellar Alliance''s territory, and can also be considered the Alliance''s first line of defense, where the Sixth and Eighth Warship Armies of the Interstellar Alliance are stationed. Today is Sunday, and the Warship Army, as usual, is holding a holiday celebration, with only a few people arranged to remain on duty in the watch room. Long stints of interstellar patrol can easily lead to fatigue, making it necessary to hold such events regularly. Seeing their comrades singing and dancing on the monitor, the on-duty soldier yawned and complained to the person next to him, Sometimes I wonder what''s the point of our daily patrols in this godforsaken space. Might as well have the Ether Computer take over our patrols. Forget it, you wouldn''t say that if you were out of a job. The person replied nonchalantly, If I''m out of a job, then I''m out of a job. I can live on government relief, can''t die from that. Suddenly, a large red exclamation mark appeared on the big screen, and a jarring alarm sounded, Attention, unknown signal source detected! Attention, unknown signal source detected! The two duty soldiers exchanged puzzled looks. In this day and age, there are still unknown signal sources? Could it be some unknown planet''s space probe that has floated here, with a message like Let''s be friends written on it? But soon, the signal displayed on the radar dashed their fantasy. The radar screen was plastered with dense signal sources, the numbers flickered and finally fixed at the number one thousand five hundred. This meant that one thousand five hundred unknown objects were approaching the Sun Chasing Belt. Their pupils constricted sharply, sensing that something was terribly wrong: Quick, report to the commander! The holiday celebration was swiftly canceled, and the two Warship Armies entered an emergency battle-ready state. The commander brought out the space telescope and finally saw what the unknown signal sources looked like. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What is that? Rather than spacecraft, it might be more accurate to describe them as giant meatballs, their surfaces wriggling, like one thousand five hundred enormous caterpillars majestically traversing the starry sky. The commander had seen many civilizations capable of interstellar travel, which eventually joined the Interstellar Alliance. But none of them had spacecraft as bizarre as the ones before him. Or is it that these aren''t spacecraft at all, but some kind of interstellar species? Report, life system detection has found a large number of life forms inside. A large number of life forms? Activate all defense systems, stay alert, the commander ordered, his voice calm and resolute, yet unable to conceal his inner anxiety, Attempt to establish communication again, we must confirm their intentions! Multiple attempts to communicate ended in failure, the unknown fleet seemed to completely ignore any signals sent by the commander, continuing their silent advance. Send unmanned ships to block their way, open the energy shields! And report this to the Councilman! Yes! In no time at all, hundreds of unmanned ships opened their energy shields, interconnecting to form an energy net, erected to block the unknown fleet. The commander was fully confident in the energy net; during military drills, he had tested the limits of the energy net, which could withstand the translational motion of a planet for a few minutes before disintegratingCyou can imagine the power of the energy net. However, this net crumbled at the mere touch of the unknown fleet, proving utterly inadequate as a barrier. How is this possible! The soldiers were dumbfounded at the sight, it was utterly unbelievable. The commander finally determined that the newcomers were hostile and decisively gave the order: All units, attack! Laser guns, particle beams, and missiles shot at the enemy like rain, instantly illuminating the pitch-black space. Sixth Legion, respond immediately if you hear this! Eighth Legion, respond immediately if you hear this! The Councilman kept calling out to the fleets to no avail, beads of sweat forming on his brow in desperation. Ether, bring up the Sun Chasing Belt''s surveillance for me! However, before Ether could comply, the screen lit up, and on the other end was not any commander. So, this is how you operate it, huh? Let me see, there we go. A humanoid life form stood on the other side of the screen, dressed impeccably, looking quite distinguished. Who are you, and where are the Sixth and Eighth Legions! The Sixth and Eighth Legions? Oh, you mean those not very friendly little toys that greeted me? The humanoid life form spoke relaxedly, snapped his fingers, and the camera cut to space. The ships from the Sixth and Eighth were being devoured by the writhing flesh walls of the unknown fleet, leaving only half of their hulls intact. Seeing this, the Councilman''s head felt like it had been struck by a hammer, dizzy and throbbing. How long had it been since he lost contact with the two fleets, and they had already been annihilated? Just how powerful was the enemy?! The camera switched again, this time showing the interior of the unknown fleet, which looked like the inside of a biological body, with the legion commanders devoured by the walls, leaving only their heads. Chong En! the Councilman called out the Commander''s name. The camera switched to the humanoid life form as a mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth, Don''t worry, we simply wish to extract the language of communication with you from his brain. Only then did the Councilman realize that the humanoid life form had been speaking Alliance language all along. What exactly are you people! Us? We are the Cosmic Dominator of the Candle Sky Civilization, under the command of Emperor Fengtian to subjugate all directions. It just so happens that we stumbled upon you. As for me, I am the Commander of the Biluo Sky Fleet, Shi Wumian. If the Interstellar Alliance is willing to submit to our Candle Sky Civilization and become our vassal, bowing in submission and regularly presenting tributes, you can be spared the scourge of war, how about it? The Councilman erupted in anger, Daydreaming, the Interstellar Alliance will never bow before any power! Shi Wumian sighed, Every conquest encounters the same rhetoric, but isn''t the end result always the same? He turned and ordered the Biluo Sky Fleet, All units prepare, jump to the Eternal Star System! The Councilman''s expression was as grim as still water. The Candle Sky Civilization was both malevolent and extraordinarily powerful. Two entire Warship Armies of the Candle Sky Civilization could not last more than ten minutes. Even if all the remaining Warship Armies were called back, they would most likely still be no match for the Candle Sky Civilization. The only plan for now was Ether, all twelve Warship Armies of the Interstellar Alliance are under your control, do your utmost to stop the Candle Sky Civilization invasion! The Councilman had always distrusted Artificial Intelligence, feeling secure only when the army was in his own hands. But with the imminent threat, relying solely on his command was impossible to defeat the Candle Sky Civilization; only with Ether controlling the entire army would there be a chance to fight against the Candle Sky Civilization! After the Biluo Sky Fleet jumped to the outskirts of the Eternal Star System, they were immediately met with military interception. However, the strength of the Candle Sky Civilization was far beyond the Councilman''s expectations. They charged through the Eternal Star System unbridled, invulnerable to any attack, and completely unaffected. In the face of absolute power, no tactics could bridge the gap. Such a large-scale battle could not be concealed from the public, and the Ether Computer could not spare the computing power to manage the online discourse. The people wailed, their once invincible fleet was no more than oversized ants before the Candle Sky Civilization. Maybe we should just surrender, being under the powerful Candle Sky Civilization wouldn''t be so bad. Yeah, surrendering doesn''t mean a loss, Candle Sky Civilization might even help the Alliance develop. Disgusting, spineless, without any bottom line. Traitors should die, the Alliance will never surrender! Although many people would rather die than surrender, there was an equally significant number advocating for surrender; in their view, this was a completely meaningless war. If we don''t surrender, what can we do? Is there anything left to fight with? There is, don''t forget we still haven''t used our Star Annihilation Cannon yet. Yes, we still have the Star Annihilation Cannon. The words Star Annihilation Cannon reignited confidence within the Interstellar Alliance. This was their ultimate weapon, capable of unleashing an energy beam powerful enough to destroy a planet in an instant, its sheer might terrifying to all. Ether Computer lured the Candle Sky Civilization into an ambush and decided to employ the concealed Star Annihilation Cannon. The stored Anti-Matter met with matter and annihilated rapidly, unleashing a huge crystalline blue energy mass. Under the binding of a magnetic field, the energy converged into a beam, aiming at the command ship where Shi Wumian was located. As the energy beam of the Star Annihilation Cannon blasted forth, a dazzling brilliance enveloped the entire warship, as if a new star had been born in space. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the outcome. As the light gradually faded, the command ship still hovered stably in place, its hull breached with a large, charred hole. But quickly, the hole sprouted flesh, sealing the breach. Witnessing this, the Councilman felt as if he had fallen into an abyss, slumped in his chair, his gaze empty and utterly desperate. It was over, all was lost; even the Star Annihilation Cannon was ineffective. What could the Interstellar Alliance possibly bring forth to combat the Candle Sky Civilization? Annihilation Star Weapon, huh? Well, it''s not surprising that the Interstellar Alliance has developed such a weapon, given their level of advancement. Shi Wumian spoke coldly; they too possessed Annihilation Star Weapons, once considered ultimate weapons. Since Lord Heavenly Emperor ascended to power, the Candle Sky Civilization had advanced further, and Annihilation Star Weapons were merely powerful weapons. Thank the Lord Heavenly Emperor. If it had been the Candle Sky Civilization of the past, facing the Interstellar Alliance would mean victory, but not an easy one. Zero casualties in the battle; such an outcome only occurs when there is a disparity between civilizations. The Biluo Sky Fleet blockaded the Eternal Star System, with Shi Wumian piloting the command ship down to Eternal Star. Suddenly, several incredibly bright spots appeared on the command ship''s Spirit Stone radar. Normally unflappable, Shi Wumian''s heart skipped a few beats upon seeing these points. Does this planet possess the Top-grade Spirit Stones that Lord Heavenly Emperor needs?! Chapter 1308 Chapter 1308: Chapter 1307: The End of Heavenly Emperor''s Good Days Chapter 1308: Chapter 1307: The End of Heavenly Emperor''s Good Days Before each departure, the Ninth Layer Heaven Fleet not only carries the mission to campaign in all directions and propagate the greatness of Lord Heavenly Emperor, but also harbors a covert taskCseeking Spirit Stones. The Candle Sky Civilization had its roots in the mining of Spirit Stone veins, harnessing the Spiritual Energy within these stones to enhance organic bodies, thus creating formidable battleships and unrivaled Candle Sky Soldiers. After the rule of Lord Heavenly Emperor over the Candle Sky Civilization, the utilization of Spirit Stones reached a whole new level! It could be said that Spirit Stones are of utmost importance, both for Lord Heavenly Emperor and for the Candle Sky Civilization. Although each battleship was equipped with a Spirit Stone detection radar, and they had been searching for a long time, they found nothing beyond the birthplace of Lord Heavenly Emperor. At last, they had found Spirit Stones. And not just any, but Top-grade Spirit Stones! If fortunate enough to find a vein of Top-grade Spirit Stones, Lord Heavenly Emperor would surely reward them, and the Biluo Sky Army would inevitably become the premier force in the Ninth Layer Heaven! Originally, Mr. Shi planned to meet with the Councilman to bring him into submission, but now with Top-grade Spirit Stones before him, everything else had to wait! After disembarking, he rushed to the Science Academy laboratory at breakneck speed based on the radar directions, his personal guards struggling to keep up. A few scientists were inspecting the energy contained within the Top-grade Spirit Stones using various instruments, completely unaware of the outside world, when Mr. Shi kicked open the heavy alloy doors, startling them. Mr. Shi had no time to bother about the scientists'' reactions, his gaze intently fixed on the several Top-grade Spirit Stones under the glass cover, his breathing growing heavier. There was no mistake, these were Top-grade Spirit Stones! He smashed the glass cover with a punch and took the Top-grade Spirit Stones. Mr. Shi. Mr. Shi''s guard, arriving belatedly and breathless from trying to keep pace, promptly caught up. I have a task for you, quickly investigate the origin of these Top-grade Spirit Stones. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes! After speaking, Mr. Shi, holding the Top-grade Spirit Stones, returned to the command ship to wait for the news from his guard. His personal guards were all exceptional Candle Sky Soldiers, remarkable in martial prowess and reliable in their duties. Mr. Shi, this is a list of defectors from the upper echelons of the Interstellar Alliance, please peruse. Put it over there. Sir, this is the territorial extent of the Interstellar Alliance. Put it there. Boss, this is about the technological advances of the Interstellar Alliance. I think what we need to focus on most are the Ether Computer and the quantum communication technology. Both technologies are unavailable to us, especially the quantum communication that allows real-time communication regardless of distance Put it over there. The Biluo Sky Army had waged wars across numerous planets, and department heads each took charge of their tasks; according to regulations, they would submit the found intelligence to Mr. Shi, facilitating his strategy planning. The Interstellar Alliance represented the highest level of civilization the Biluo Sky Army had encountered; normally, Mr. Shi would eagerly examine such intelligence upon receiving it. But now, Mr. Shi only felt impatient; the Interstellar Alliance wasn''t going anywhere after all, these matters seemed trivial. What mattered most was the origin of these Top-grade Spirit Stones. Finally, his guard returned with critical intelligence. Sir, we have clarified that these Top-grade Spirit Stones do not belong to the Interstellar Alliance, but come from a place called the Cultivation World. The Cultivation World? Mr. Shi frowned, having never heard of this place. Explain in detail. It starts with a Cultivator named Lu Yang who accidentally entered a television program Hearing this, Mr. Shi clasped his hands over his mouth, frowning in deep thought. You''re saying that the Cultivation World has a large amount of Top-grade Spirit Stones and is considerably backward, just stepping into the cosmos, and still requires assistance from the Interstellar Alliance? Mr. Shi''s eyes gleamed as the phrase the Cultivation World has a large amount of Top-grade Spirit Stones continuously revolved in his mind. A backward civilization with advanced energy, is it not like a child holding gold in a busy market? It''s just waiting to be robbed! The guard nodded: Yes, it''s strange. It seems that as soon as they stepped into the cosmos, they could traverse wormholes to reach the Interstellar Alliance. Mr. Shi waved his hand: Read more books; it''s just a technological explosion, a very normal occurrence. Before Lord Heavenly Emperor emerged, our Candle Sky Civilization, in order to maintain our rule, continuously suppressed and dominated discovered civilizations, precisely because we feared other civilizations undergoing a technological explosion that could shake our position. I presume this Cultivation World has found a way to utilize Spirit Stones, allowing for their civilization to rapidly develop. But no matter how fast they develop, how can they be faster than our fleet''s speed? The guard exclaimed shocked: You mean we go to the Cultivation World now? Of course, compared to the Cultivation World, what is this Interstellar Alliance? Have you figured out the location of the Cultivation World? The person named Lu Yang left behind a star map from the Interstellar Alliance to Cultivation World. Please have a look. The guard offered the map with both hands. Upon seeing this, Mr. Shi burst into hearty laughter: Great, great, great, this Lu Yang really does only good deeds, he leaves behind exactly what I need! But this Lu Yang seems very capable. He managed to cover the whole planet with Sword Array, eliminating all the Fierce Beasts, and even made bullets stop and return to their magazines, the guard said softly, with lack of confidence. What''s that? It''s just some clever tricks, nothing but instantly killing all animals. Any of our warships'' self-targeting cannons can manage that. And such warships, we have fifteen hundred of them. As for minor skills like stopping bullets, I want to see what those skills can do against the fully organized Biluo Sky Army! This Lu Yang says he is one of the strongest in the Cultivation World, doesn''t he? Then the Cultivation World is just so-so! Pass the word, prepare to conquer the Cultivation World! And yes, routinely report the progress to Lord Heavenly Emperor. Go write down today''s events and send someone with the letter. Yes. Candle Sky Civilization. The Heavenly Emperor resides atop a nine-layer tower. Once he was Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, and now he is the Heavenly Emperor reigning over the cosmos. His aura has become increasingly profound and inscrutable. It''s less apt to say he is the leader of the Candle Sky Civilization, and more fitting to say he is its deity. Your Majesty, a letter from the Biluo Sky Army. A beautiful maid approached cautiously with a letter in her hand. Even though she had served beside the Heavenly Emperor for several months, she still felt the overwhelming imperial authority of the Heavenly Emperor, deep and unfathomable, being extremely careful with every action, fearing to commit any taboo. Is it a letter from Mr. Shi? The Heavenly Emperor opened his eyes, his pupils reflecting the stars. He took the letter, and seeing the maid still being so cautious, he couldn''t help but give a wistful laugh: Cui''er, I''ve told you, there is no need to be so cautious around me. The maid named Cui''er didn''t dare to defy the Heavenly Emperor, and only managed a soft: Yes. The Heavenly Emperor shook his head helplessly, opened the envelope, and quickly began reading. Oh, Mr. Shi has discovered a cosmic force called the Interstellar Alliance, and also found clues to the Top-grade Spirit Stones. The Heavenly Emperor laughed, this was indeed excellent news. After so many years, we finally found a second planet with Spirit Stones. Mr. Shi has already led the Biluo Sky Army toward there, the destination is called the Cultivation World?! The Heavenly Emperor suddenly stood up, staring intently at the word Cultivation World, his eyes blood-red, his lips trembling. Mr. Shi, you''re not my subordinate, you''re my father!!! Chapter 1309 Chapter 1309: Chapter 1308: How Could I Not Know There Are Many Spirit Stones in the Cultivation World? Chapter 1309: Chapter 1308: How Could I Not Know There Are Many Spirit Stones in the Cultivation World? Where is Shi Wumian? Get him back here immediately! The Heavenly Emperor''s eyes darkened; this was a matter of life and death. Can I not know that the Cultivation World has Spirit Stones? Is it that I don''t want to mine them in the Cultivation World? Maid Cui''er was somewhat confused. In her memory, His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor always had absolute power and everything under control. How could he be so impatient? Your Majesty, General Shi''s legion is a million light-years away from here, and we cannot notify him directly. After the maid mentioned this, the Heavenly Emperor remembered that his communication with Shi Wumian was delayed. By the time the message reached him, the Biluo Sky Army would have already embarked on their military expedition to the Cultivation World Bah, can that even be called a military expedition? That''s marching to their doom! No one knew the terrifying aspects of the Cultivation World better than the Heavenly Emperor. The former Master of the Universe, the Four Ancient Immortals; the creator of the Dao Fruit path above the Four Ancient Immortals, the Immortal Fairy; the Mysterious Immortal who assassinated the Immortal Fairy and crushed the Four Ancient Immortals; the Mid-Heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller lurking in the shadows who he never managed to find; Great Xia, not sure if there is one or two Immortals; the Qilin Immortal that he once intercepted enshrouded in grey mist; and Seek Dao Sect''s Yun Zhi, a rising talent whose reputation hasn''t spread but whose Cultivation Level is the highest in the world Every single one of these forces was something he did not want to provoke! After so much painstaking effort and numerous schemes, he finally gave up everything to come outside the Box World. How could it be that before he even had a chance to enjoy himself, the Box World was opened?! Doesn''t that mean the Immortal Fairy has been revived? Is the person I substituted in there so outrageous? No, I can''t just sit here and wait for death. Thinking of this, the Heavenly Emperor took a step that spanned ten thousand miles, traversing the Xinghai, to personally stop that fool Shi Wumian! After Dai Bufan woke up, he realized he was still in Daming Hall. However, the topic of discussion had shifted from how to integrate technology to how to resist foreign invasion. I thought there was no Spiritual Energy outside our domain, and we wouldn''t meet an opponent. It looks like we underestimated the people from outside our domain, said the Old Dragon Emperor, sighing. The seals had only just been undone for a short while, and the Cultivation World was already facing a crisis. The Ether Computer played back the battle between the Interstellar Alliance and the Biluo Sky Army repeatedly, but it was hard to gauge the true strength of the Biluo Sky Army from it. It only showed that the legion''s warships were elastic and had astonishing defensive capabilities. That was actually not surprising; many Cultivators in the Cultivation World could achieve that level of power. The Biluo Sky Army didn''t reveal their offensive tactics and swept the Interstellar Alliance aside. The unknown was the most terrifying thing. Self-proclaimed as Cosmic Dominator, even self-anointed as Heavenly Emperor, this Candle Sky Civilization must be very powerful indeed. It''s a pity several Immortals are wandering outside and their whereabouts are unknown. Now the Cultivation World only has a little more than ten Semi-Immortals. Only a little over one hundred are at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! The Snow Emperor lamented while hitting his leg. Although he was also a Semi-Immortal, facing the crisis of the Cultivation World, he didn''t dare to be careless and felt his power was limited. Lu Yang opened his mouth; the present Candle Sky Civilization he had encountered in his previous life was somewhat different. It had grown stronger, but his intuition told him that even now, the Candle Sky Civilization was far from being as formidable as the Cultivation World. Your worries are unnecessary. But this was merely intuition, without any evidence to prove it, so he had to bury these words in his heart. Otherwise, if the Cultivation World looked down on the Candle Sky Civilization and ended up losing, the blame would be great. Let''s go into combat readiness, proposed Emperor Xia, and everyone agreed. Every major force had times when they were battle-ready to guard against other forces, but to have the entire Cultivation World unite and go into combat readiness was precedent-setting. This meant that various Cultivation Techniques and resources would be made available, Cultivators would hurry to cultivate, and the overall strength of the Cultivation World was to be improved as quickly as possible. Aside from the older Cultivators, the rest could at least rise one minor Realm. And during this period, those Geniuses with exceptional talent would rise rapidly to prominence. What about the White Horse Dynasty and others? Lu Yang thought of another problem. The Candle Sky Civilization was up to no good, and on their way, they would encounter the White Horse Dynasty and other planets, which might be invaded. Hadn''t Elder Brother Dai said that during the time after he left, Cultivators discovered other life-bearing planets near the Cultivation World? Of course, ''near'' was relative, considering the distances were calculated in light-years. Brother Lu, do you have any suggestions? Zhu Tian asked. My suggestion is to relocate these planets to our Cultivation World; after all, we have plenty of space. The Cultivation World''s universe is filled with Illusory Shadows left by the Ancient Stars; these planets should be moved here. Brother Lu, this idea is brilliant! Zhu Tian didn''t even need to think before he approved Lu Yang''s idea, praising Lu Yang for having a heart that wishes to heal the world. He hadn''t even thought about the issue with the White Horse Dynasty. Although Zhu Tian''s approval included flattery, the others also believed it to be a feasible solution after some thought. They couldn''t just ignore these places. Still, we must respect the wishes of these planets and explain the situation to them, then see how they decide, the Old Dragon Emperor said. In fact, the Old Dragon Emperor was overthinking it. Setting aside the imminent enemy threat, these planets would be more than eager to join the Cultivation World even without the menace of the Candle Sky Civilization. Just the fact that Spiritual Energy can prolong life was enough to draw them in eagerly. Dean Gao''s technology will also be a great help in the war, Lu Yang said. Especially the quantum communication technology, which allows for communication over great distances and at a very low cost. The Cultivation World also has long-distance communication magic artifacts, such as the Jiuyou Order that the Jiuyou Sect gave to Lu Yang, or the letters that the Eldest Senior Sister gave to the Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Sister, but these items are too expensive to be widely used. Quantum communication technology, however, is much cheaper. It''s affordable for the citizens of the Interstellar Alliance. Emperor Xia nodded: Yes, integrating Dean Gao''s technology with cultivation is also very important. I''ll take Dean Gao to get familiar with matters concerning cultivation, Lu Yang volunteered. Since he brought the man here, he should take responsibility to the end. That works. Everyone wanted to bring Dean Gao to their side but knew it was impossible, so giving the matter to Lu Yang was actually appreciated by all. Does Dean Gao have anyone in particular he wishes to meet? Mr. Lu mentioned that your Black Canopy Boat was developed by your Ancestor and another elder, could you let me meet these two? Lu Yang turned his head: Elder Brother Dai, where is Ancestor Guiyuan now? Is he at the Sect? Dai Bufan thought for a moment and said, He should be at the shipyard outside the Imperial City, building ships with the Thief Ancestor. That''s perfect. Lu Yang bid farewell to the crowd and took Dean Gao to the shipyard outside the Imperial City. Near the shipyard, the temperature was frighteningly high, with huge furnaces belching fierce flames. One after another, Black Canopy Boats were being made, slightly different from Lu Yang''s probably the second generation. Is Little Lu back? Celestial Master Guiyuan was molding a piece of Immortal Gold and waved happily upon seeing Lu Yang come over. Ancestor Guiyuan, Thief Ancestor. After Lu Yang bowed to the two, he explained the situation. Oh, you want to see the shipbuilding process, sure. Celestial Master Guiyuan laughed heartily. He had thought they would pose some tough request, but it turned out to be such a small matter. Thank you, Mr. Guiyuan, and Mr. Thief Ancestor. Mainly, I want to know how you handle the material issues and how you make the spaceship reach the speed of light. We''re just in the process of building the ship, you can watch from the side. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dean Gao was very excited. He didn''t expect the Cultivation World to be so welcoming, allowing him to observe such important technology. He saw the Thief Ancestor activating the outline of the Speed Dao Fruit, granting the Immortal Gold the ability to fly at the speed of light. Then, Celestial Master Guiyuan activated the outline of the Guiyi Tao Fruit, merging the Immortal Gold with the newly built Black Canopy Boat, quickly creating the latest model that was widely acclaimed in the market. Dean Gao: Wait, I didn''t blink, what just happened? Um, is this spaceship considered complete? Just a couple of taps, and it''s done? Yes, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. How does this spaceship achieve light-speed travel? It''s simple, if I grant it the ability to travel at the speed of light, then it has it. Is this even human language? Chapter 1310 Chapter 1310: Chapter 1309: Good Behavior, Release Upon Sentence Completion Chapter 1310: Chapter 1309: Good Behavior, Release Upon Sentence Completion After having a brief exchange with the top scientists Celestial Master Guiyuan and Thief Ancestor in his mind, Dean Gao felt it was necessary to start learning cultivation from scratch, to grasp the most basic principles first. Then shall we return to our Seek Dao Sect? Lu Yang said, their Seek Dao Sect is like a miniature Cultivation World, complete with the basic knowledge of cultivation, covering the Hundred Skills of Cultivation. That works. After going back and forth, Dean Gao and the support team returned to the Seek Dao Sect once again. Lu Yang took them to the Scripture Pavilion and asked Elder Tao from the pavilion to give them a lesson. Elder Tao, in charge of the Scripture Pavilion and memorized all of its scriptures by heart, possessed profound knowledge and was in the transcendance tribulation stage, making him the most suitable as an instructor. The Ether Submachine stayed behind in the Scripture Pavilion as well to understand the knowledge of cultivation. Before leaving the Scripture Pavilion, Lu Yang asked Dean Gao for a pair of the latest Quantum Communication Devices, which confused the dean. Do you want to study these things? Lu Yang shook his head with a smile: No, I''m thinking of producing some to use for now. Produce? The dean was even more puzzled; how could they be produced without fully understanding the principles? Lu Yang feared that explaining would only add to the dean''s confusion and said nothing more, instead, he headed towards Captive Peak. Mo Xiaochou, don''t disgrace the name of our Great Yu when you go out! Duan Qingshui, don''t forget the teachings of our Great Qian Sect, make good use of them out there; if you can''t make something of yourself, don''t come back to see us! Grandmasters, take care! Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui said with tears streaming down their faces. The two were caught by Lu Yang stealing at the Western Paradise Temple and sent to Captive Peak. Before entering, they could have never imagined a day would come when they would be reluctant to leave Captive Peak. Although the seniors from Great Yu and Great Qian usually treated them poorly, they knew it was meant to help them learn true knowledge. Mo, although your cultivation level is a bit low, we believe in you, you''re definitely capable of surpassing Duan Qingshui later on! Duan, show some spirit. You''re ahead in cultivation, don''t let that Mo kid surpass you! The Great Qian Cultivators and Great Yu Cultivators were all once prominent figures. Even though they were imprisoned in Captive Peak, their vision was not confined to this small place. Guan Shanhai actively proposed that both powers lessen their conflicts and instead each choose a prisoner to carefully mentor and see who could do better after their release. Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller agreed to Guan Shanhai''s peace proposal. Now that both of them were finally released from prison, it was time for them to make their mark! Lu Yang arrived at Captive Peak and was startled to see both powers emotionally sending off Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui. The children''s Grandmaster explained to Lu Yang that the two had behaved well in Captive Peak, reformed, and had their sentences reduced. Today was their day of release. Lu Yang had a strange expression on his face. Just by the effort put into teaching by the two major forces of Great Qian and Great Yu, these two could claim to be the disciples of either side with no issue. Maybe, once they went out, they could indeed make something of themselves. Lu Yang, senior Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui saw Lu Yang at the exit of the prison and tensed up, an instinctive reaction from staying long in Captive Peak. You''ve behaved well, to be released early. Lu Yang nodded, hands behind his back like a senior official inspecting the prison work, showing concern for the thoughts of the two being released. How was your time in Captive Peak? Mo Xiaochou hurriedly put on a sycophantic smile: There''s not much to say, just that Captive Peak was too good, Lu Yang senior, you have put in a lot of effort. Really? Duan Qingshui also nodded vigorously: Yes, we''re sincere. The seniors are learned, their teaching methods flexible and diverse, the curriculum rich and practical, truly combining theory and practice. We''d come back if there''s a chance. Lu Yang kept nodding as he listened but suddenly realized something at the end: Hmm? His voice rose an octave. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah no, I mean if we have a chance, we will definitely come visit the seniors. Lu Yang waved his hand dismissively, warning coldly: Alright, all of you, go. If I find out again that you''re doing wrong, it won''t be as simple as being locked up in Captive Peak. Yes, yes, we will definitely follow the law and be honest once outside. The two bowed and quickly left Captive Peak. Lu Yang walked up smilingly to Guan Shanhai. What do you need me to do? Guan Shanhai asked proactively before Lu Yang spoke. Lu Yang took out a pair of Quantum Communication Devices from behind: Can you imprint these? What is this? Guan Shanhai was surprised; he had never seen anything like this before, it was exquisitely crafted. The only strange thing was that it had no Soul Summoning Array and didn''t look like a magic artifact. An artifact from another domain. Lu Yang didn''t explain much. I can imprint. Guan Shanhai nodded, no matter if it''s a magic artifact or an object from outside the domain, it did not matter, as the Imprinting Dao Fruit represented rules, universally applicable inside and outside the domain. I need a tiny bit of Spiritual Energy. Guan Shanhai said, he didn''t have a trace of Spiritual Energy, unable to use either magic skills or Dao Fruit. Lu Yang passed over a Low Grade Spirit Stone, which Guan Shanhai absorbed cleanly with one touch. Holding the Quantum Communication Device in one hand and the empty shell of the Spirit Stone in the other, he activated the Imprinting Technique. The substance of the Spirit Stone changed, gradually taking the shape of the Quantum Communication Device. His Imprinting Technique and Imprinting Dao Fruit couldn''t create out of nothing; they needed materials of similar mass as the imprinting medium. Here, take a look. Lu Yang received the imprinted Quantum Communication Device, checked it, and finding it indeed worked, he couldn''t help but rejoice. Mass production of Quantum Communication Devices and other technology products from the Interstellar Alliance certainly couldn''t rely on Guan Shanhai''s Imprinting Dao Fruit. It was only a temporary solution to deal with the Candle Sky Civilization; other matters could wait. In front of Guan Shanhai was a pile of Low Grade Spirit Stones, which he needed to imprint all into Quantum Communication Devices, alone being a production line. Soon, Lu Yang returned with a full load, distributing these Quantum Communication Devices to various powers. Fairy, why have you been silent all the way? Lu Yang was puzzled. Used to Fairy Eternity''s constant chatter which he found annoying, the sudden silence in the Spiritual Space felt quite unfamiliar. Immortal Fairy lay on the bed, hugging a pillow in thought: Immortal is pondering the future of the Cultivation World. The future of the Cultivation World? Lu Yang was shocked; the Fairy''s mind could actually contemplate such a grand issue. Didn''t they say during the meeting that there are only a dozen or so Semi-Immortals in the Cultivation World now? Yes, what''s the problem? Lu Yang didn''t understand. Immortal Fairy stood up from the bed excitedly, her eyes shining like two bright stars. She waved the pillow as if it were a flag of freedom: Doesn''t that mean that Immortal is the only Immortal in the Cultivation World now? Miss Yun isn''t here; Immortal can do whatever she wants, from now on, Immortal will be the master of the Cultivation World! Lu Yang: Fairy, maybe you should just stay quiet. Actually, it''s quite nice when the Spiritual Space is quiet. Chapter 1311 Chapter 1311: Chapter 1310: Fairy Eternity''s Attempt to Rule the Cultivation World Thwarted Chapter 1311: Chapter 1310: Fairy Eternity''s Attempt to Rule the Cultivation World Thwarted Little Yang, think about it, as the master of the Cultivation World, there are advantages for you too. When I''m bored with it, I''ll pass on the Cultivation World to you, and you''ll be the new master of the Cultivation World. You can do whatever you want, no one will stop you. Immortal Fairy attempts to entice Lu Yang with power and get him involved in her schemes. Being close to the ink makes one black indeed, after spending much time with Lu Yang, Immortal Fairy has also learned to be cunning. If you get bored, then pass it to Miss Yun Oh, Miss Yun isn''t here, then continue to pass it to me. Immortal Fairy realizes that she only became the master of the Cultivation World because Miss Yun was absent. Lu Yang felt that the fairy was quite good at time management, letting the Cultivation World change hands several times before the Eldest Senior Sister returns. So when Miss Yun Eldest Senior Sister comes back, what will you do, Fairy? Lu Yang almost calls out the wrong title, but he is quick-witted and doesn''t get led astray by Immortal Fairy. Immortal Fairy instinctively shrunk her head, but then thought about her transformed status, no need to fear: Humph, if it had been earlier, I might have feared her, but now I am the Emperor of the Great Bean Dynasty, she is the Minister of War, what can she do to me? S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Eldest Senior Sister rebelling against her superiors isn''t just one or two instances, even our Master has been detained by her for ten years. Reminded by Lu Yang, Immortal Fairy suddenly remembered this issue. Detestable Miss Yun, I thought I could trap her with the position of Minister of War, preventing her from laying hands on me, but Miss Yun had anticipated this move long ago, imprisoning Speechless first to show she isn''t bound by rules! Those who are reticent are indeed full of sly schemes, Immortal Fairy pouts unhappily, she thought she could manipulate Miss Yun this time. Eh, isn''t this the way to Sky Gate Mountain, where are you going? To the office of Cultivation Weekly. The Cosmic Dominator Candle Sky Civilization is leading a massive army to attack the Cultivation World, the Great Xia Dynasty among others have decided to enter a state of combat readiness?! Daoist Xiantian, the temporary person-in-charge at the newspaper office, is greatly shocked upon receiving the news, knowing that it signifies a devastating war between worlds. Heh, what Cosmic Dominator, in the face of our Cultivation World, they''re nothing but chickens and dogs. Another temporary person-in-charge, Gu Junye, scoffs coldly, showing disdain for the Candle Sky Civilization. In the ancient times, our Cultivation World was the supreme realm among the myriad of worlds, this so-called Candle Sky Civilization is just a self-proclaimed Cosmic Dominator that emerged while our Cultivation World was absent. It sounds like you''ve received news about the Candle Sky Civilization? Lu Yang walks into the newspaper office smiling, hearing Daoist Xiantian and Gu Junye discussing this matter. Xuanyuan Sword Master, aren''t you wandering beyond the heavens anymore. Every time Lu Yang sees Gu Junye, he gets a headache, if not for the fact that he himself founded the newspaper, he really wouldn''t want to come here. When Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are away, it''s Daoist Xiantian and Gu Junye who are responsible for the publication work of Cultivation Weekly. Now the scale of the newspaper is beyond comparison to when it was first established. At the time of establishment, the newspaper consisted only of a few people including Lu Yang, now it includes disciples of Seek Dao Sect of various cultivation levels. Cultivation Weekly has become one of the tasks for the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect, who are scattered across the world collecting local news, sending it back to the sect to earn Contribution Points. Lu Yang clears his throat, pretending he didn''t hear Gu Junye''s comment, and states his purpose: It''s been hard on you during the time Old Meng and I were away, now that the Cultivation World is preparing for war, it''s time for you to shine outside, don''t let the newspaper hold you back anymore, I''ll take over the remaining tasks. What are you saying, Xuanyuan Sword Master, as a reincarnation of Daoist Lord, my cultivation has no bottlenecks, reaching new realms is just a matter of course, there''s no need for deliberate cultivation. As for making a name for myself in the outside world, I''ll leave that to the younger generation to chase after those frivolous titles. Lu Yang wore a peculiar expression. It was Daoist Xiantian who had reincarnated and didn''t need to seclude himself for Cultivation, as he faced no bottlenecks; how is it that you, Gu Junye, also don''t require seclusion, and your Cultivation progresses similarly to Daoist Xiantian''s? Because he is a Cultivator of the Mortal World, explained Fairy Eternity. The newspaper office gathers all the significant events of the mortal world, making it most suitable for Cultivators of the Mortal World. Though it''s not equivalent to direct contact with the mortal affairs, the sheer number of indirect contacts with these matters greatly enhances Cultivation efficiency. It wouldn''t be an exaggeration to call it the holy land for Cultivators of the Mortal World. Lu Yang: Lu Yang felt that his Cultivation Level was quite high, and he had encountered far more than a Semi-Immortal, yet why did he always come across matters beyond his comprehension? He sighed deeply: Then you all just stay here. This theory of Cultivation is really difficult to learn, sighed a scientist in the aid team. This was an entirely new theory for them, heavily idealistic, making it exceptionally challenging to understand. Dean Gao, however, felt it was manageable; his understanding of Cultivation theory was nearly proficient. He beckoned to a vendor, Shop owner, bring some of your specialty skewers. The aid team''s bodies were mechanical, negating the need for energy intake from eating; however, the significance of eating extends far beyond thatCit helps relax the mind and adjust one''s scientific mindset. For this reason, he had inquired from Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect about this barbecue store and invited a few confidantes here for some skewers. Skewers coming up! The scent of skewers drifted by, causing the scientists to cast aside their worries, unable to stop their drooling, knowing such delicious food was absent in the Interstellar Alliance. Dean Gao took a bite, astonished, as this was his first time tasting food from the Cultivation World. Apparently, the flora and fauna grown amidst Spiritual Energy tasted many times better than regular flora and fauna. This was the right place. Have you noticed that the Sun in the Cultivation World is much bigger than in other places? If solar energy could be utilized, the energy problem would be solved, Dean Gao tried to shift the scientists'' focus from diving too deep into Cultivation theory. You see, solar-powered lamps have already appeared in the Cultivation World; it shows they realize solar energy is a good thing. Utilizing solar energy; do you also think utilizing solar energy is a good approach? The shop owner perked up when he heard Dean Gao''s comment, as if he found a kindred spirit. Do you have research on solar energy? Dean Gao was puzzled by the shop owner''s excitement. Of course, the shop owner said, pulling a blueprint from his Storage Ring and spreading it out in front of Dean Gao. Look at this, it''s my design. I plan to set up magic artifacts around the Sun to absorb and store solar energy Dean Gao stared dazedly at the blueprint, eyes filled with astonishment; the plan sounded more advanced than the Interstellar Alliance''s constant star harvesting devices. Cultivation World''s barbecue masters are this impressive? Are you really just a skewer vendor? The shop owner scratched his head sheepishly: Previously, I was the Master of Yaoyang Sect, now I''m with Seek Dao Sect, helping out at the barbecue shop. Man Gu, while serving as County Magistrate, didn''t forget he was also a Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect; he arrested members of Jiuyou Sect and Yaoyang Sect using his authority as County Magistrate and as a disciple, capturing senior members of both sects. Chapter 1312 Chapter 1312: Chapter 1311: The Cultivation World in Wartime Readiness Chapter 1312: Chapter 1311: The Cultivation World in Wartime Readiness The Candle Sky Civilization is about to invade the Cultivation World on a large scale, and the news that the Cultivation World has entered a war readiness state quickly spread throughout the realm, causing quite a stir. I''ve always said that the outside world is full of danger, and not to venture out lightly. Now look what''s happened, the Cosmic Dominator has set its sights on our Cultivation World and has launched an attack. What''s there to be afraid of if they attack? Aren''t our Integration Period, Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and Half-Immortal Great Abilities just like eating vegetables? They''ll be slapped away with a single palm! That''s the best-case scenario. I hope that''s the case too, but after all, they are the Cosmic Dominator. Being called by that name means the opponent is incredibly strong. We are probably no match for them. What''s there to fear? If worse comes to worst, we''ll all perish together. While you have the leisure to chat here, all forces are recruiting temporarily without barriers. Anyone can go test their Spirit Root. Even if they don''t pass the test, they''ll still distribute the basic Qi Refinement and Body Refinement skills for free. Why aren''t you hurrying to take your children over? What, is that really happening? Hurry up and go; if you''re late, you''ll end up eating dust. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For those cultivators with a bit of talent, they pay even closer attention to the Cultivation World''s war readiness. Limited by resources, their progress is slow. This is an excellent opportunity for them to transform from carps into dragons and make a name for themselves in the Cultivation World. Those Secret Realms that open once every hundred or thousand years will be accessible during this war preparedness period. What a godsend opportunity. As long as one reaches the required realm, the Dynasty will distribute Cultivation Techniques and Spirit Stones. I was just worrying about insufficient Cultivation Resources, but now things are looking up! Additionally, Great Sect Elders are going out to teach, and Combined Great Abilities are imparting their knowledge. Listening to their teachings once in one''s lifetime is invaluable. This is an unprecedented grand occasion in the Cultivation World. Facing an unknown enemy, the forces of the Great Xia Buddha Country put aside all estrangements, aiming to quickly elevate the Cultivation World''s strength and be prepared to fight the Candle Sky Civilization without relying on Immortals. The entire Cultivation World is in a fervent uproar, engulfed in flames. As the head of Cultivation Weekly, Lu Yang has access to first-hand information of the Cultivation World, almost matching the speed at which Dai Bufan receives intelligence. Information regarding Prodigies emerges like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. As the foremost Prodigy of this generation, he feels very gratified to see the younger ones so active. Loose Cultivator Gongsun Hai has successively challenged three Golden Core Level Secret Realms, leading each one. On the ancient battlefield''s arena, facing the successive challenges of eight peers, he used Qi to control his sword and overcame strong enemies, successfully defending his position, earning the nickname ''mini Lu Yang''. From the East Sea, Zhang Ding was born under the auspices of a descending Treasure Tripod, opened his Third Eye''s Immortal Bone, and acquired three types of Ancient Inheritances. He fought Kun Peng, defeated Dragon Sons, and since his debut, has never tasted defeat, praised by the world as possessing the talent of Lu Yang. To temper himself, Long Tianyang joined the Seduction Sect as the sole male disciple. Facing the temptation of Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters, he preserved his virginity, with Qi and Blood reversing, bleeding from seven orifices, finally made a breakthrough and advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, earning the moniker ''Little Meng Jingzhou.'' Lu Yang held his forehead, thinking that it was fine for them to make a name for themselves, but why did they have to rub off on him and Old Meng. But these are all trivial matters, not worth his concern. This Zhao Po from the Corpse Chasing Sect is your friend, right? Daoist Xiantian hands over a piece of intelligence. Zhao Po, he''s still in the Void Refinement Stage, isn''t he? What kind of news about him is worth reporting? Lu Yang wonders, taking the intelligence to read. Corpse Chasing Sect''s Zhao Po, developed affection with the Protector Female Dry Corpse, and became Daoist couple huh? Lu Yang looks surprised, rubbing his eyes to make sure he''s not seeing things wrong. Zhao Po, what''s the deal with you, kid? I handed over the Dry Corpse woman to you for this? Sword Tower''s Mingtai ascends to the Body Integration Realm, causing an extraordinary event with ten thousand swords paying homage. During the event, he confessed to the Sword Tower Supreme, and the two became Daoist couple? Lu Yang''s expression became increasingly odd. He remembered that Mingtai was the embodiment of the Sword Spirit of the Sword Tower Supreme, and after the Sword Tower Supreme and Liu Ningxuan fought, exhausting his soul power, he became Mingtai''s sword spirit, serving each other as master and servant. Now you two aren''t pretending anymore, directly becoming Daoist couple, huh. How nice, to become Daoist couple. Fairy Eternity whispered into Lu Yang''s ear, sounding like a wraith, visible only to him. Neither Daoist Xiantian nor Gu Junye could see her. Yes, it can be considered that lovers finally got together. Lu Yang felt it made sense for Mingtai and the Sword Tower Supreme to become Daoist couple. The White Horse Dynasty and several other stars have all moved to the Cultivation World, quite the swift action. Lu Yang clicked his tongue in wonder. The intelligence also came with a Recording Orb, which recorded the process of the White Horse Dynasty''s relocation, performed by the joint effort of six Integration Period Cultivators. If it were just a matter of relocating stars, one Integration Period Cultivator would suffice, but moving a star changes the environment on it, which could be akin to a world-ending calamity for mortals. It requires multiple Integration Period Cultivators to ensure no harm comes to mortals. Have all those cultivators who were out also been called back? Makes sense, with great enemies at hand, it''d be troublesome if they ran into the Candle Sky Civilization. Among the gathered intelligence, there were also mentions of a few old friends of Daoist Buyu. Minister of Justice Xu Xin has also broken through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, that was quick. Lu Yang mused, his fate was somewhat intertwined with this Minister of Justice. During that time in the Imperial City when he was possessed by Fairy Eternity, he was captured by him. Perhaps it was fate, or perhaps it was the tense atmosphere in the Cultivation World, but not just one, several cultivators at the peak of Integration were breaking through to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. It''s merely a breakthrough in accordance with the trend. Why is Xuanyuan Sword Master making a big fuss over a trivial matter? Gu Junye remained unflappable, rarely affected by anything that could impact his Daoist heart. Even Daoist Xiantian couldn''t measure up to him; he always suspected that Gu Junye was the reincarnation of someone very important. Lu Yang didn''t want to pay attention to Gu Junye, but with Gu Junye looking at him eagerly, the meaning in his eyes was clear, hoping that Lu Yang would play along. Lu Yang, still with his head down, could feel Gu Junye''s burning gaze and had no choice but to go along with him by asking, In accordance with the trend? How so? Everything in the world follows the cycle of reincarnation. In ancient, far ancient, and ancient times, there were always Great World Struggles. Geniuses gathered, heroes competed for crossing, and the Heavenly Dao''s suppression loosened, making breakthroughs incredibly simple. Today is simply the recurrence of those Great World Struggles from those eras. Opening the Cultivation World is in accordance with the trend, a move to comply with heavenly fate. Although that so-called Cosmic Dominator is not a worry, the common people are ignorant of the Cultivation World''s strength. As all things divide into yin and yang, this event is also a good thing. The Cultivation World has been peaceful for too long, lacking external pressure. The emergence of the Candle Sky Civilization provides ample pressure, helping them achieve their breakthroughs. Lu Yang''s eyelid twitched, Gu Junye''s set of theories was indeed quite intimidating. In secret, a pair of dark eyes settled on Gu Junye. The hidden mastermind watched Gu Junye with a mixture of surprise and doubt, trying to see through him. Logically, there should be some influence from a previous life after reincarnation. Although what Gu Junye said wasn''t entirely correct, he did touch on some ancient secrets hidden within history, secrets that no one had told him about. Could it be that he is the reincarnation of the person I possessed? Chapter 1313 Chapter 1313: Chapter 1312: The Lame Trick Chapter 1313: Chapter 1312: The Lame Trick After finishing a day''s work, Gu Junye returned to his abode. The dim candlelight flickered faintly, barely illuminating the entire abode. A pond was constructed in the center of it, where a pool of lotuses was planted. His calligraphy adorned the walls, imparting a primitive and imposing air. Next to it stood a bookshelf, displaying ancient tomes. The entire abode was antique and elegant, reminiscent of styles from ancient times yet distinct, designed by Gu Junye himself. He took off his shoes and stepped into the lotus pond, sitting cross-legged on a green lotus leaf. As the lotus bloomed, a soft halo radiated around him, making his presence enigmatic and profound. This was Gu Junye''s daily routine for cultivation. Although the newspaper office was known as a holy land for worldly cultivation, merely delving into the mundane world was not enough; cultivation was also necessary. One flower represents a world; one leaf, a state of Buddha. Gu Junye, sitting on the green lotus, closed his eyes. At this moment, he didn''t feel like he was sitting on a lotus, but rather dwelling at the supreme heights of myriad realms. Each flower, each drop of water represented a world; the myriad realms revolved around him. His fate and the cultivation world were closely intertwined, the stronger he became, the stronger the cultivation world would become. An unheralded dark figure appeared in the abode, frowning at Gu Junye who was in the midst of cultivation. The mastermind behind the scenes observed for a long time, still uncertain if Gu Junye was the person he was looking for. He had barely escaped death by feigning it. Everything had settled down, the cultivation world had opened, and everyone was in harmony, joyful together. If he acted rashly, he might disturb this peace and tangle again with the Immortal Fairy and Yun Zhi, causing trouble. He wasn''t fond of provoking issues. Had he known that dealing with the Immortal Fairy would bring so much trouble after her death, he would have chosen a different method to tackle her. Thus, unless necessary, he would not take action. But Gu Junye''s identity was still uncertain to him; this uncertainty was a vulnerability that needed his own investigation. Boy, do you know who I am? It was supposed to be only Gu Junye in the abode, but suddenly a stranger''s voice emerged. Anyone would panic in such a situation, only the degree would vary. However, Gu Junye remained unfazed. He slowly opened his eyes, seeing the dark figure, whose identity was unknown, and said calmly: You''ve finally arrived. The shadowy figure was instantly shocked. Was it really him? Hearing the tone, had he recovered all his memories? How could this be possible given his current cultivation level? Could it be that the effect of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype differed from his estimation? Immediately turning his surprise into joy, it seemed Gu Junye''s identity was almost certainly confirmed. He could deal with it directly, but to be safe, further confirmation was needed. Do you know who I am? Gu Junye let out a light laugh, as if mocking the shadowy figure for asking a foolish question. You have your answer, don''t you? The shadowy figure''s breath hitched, Gu Junye had hit the nail on the head, Gu Junye''s composed demeanor was only possible for a reincarnator who had retrieved memories from a previous life. He had actually already confirmed Gu Junye''s identity. Gu Junye formed a lotus gesture with one hand, a mysterious smile hovering on his lips, akin to Buddha smiling at a flower: I thought that by undergoing reincarnation, I could sever causality and start anew. But it seems the causality between us is too deep, and it cannot be severed even through cycles of reincarnation. Gu Junye looked at the shadowy figure, sighing deeply: Ah, so focused on causality, how can you advance further? The shadowy figure''s heartbeat slowed, astonished by Gu Junye''s wordsCit seemed he knew more than the shadowy figure had assumed. As he spoke, did it imply he wanted to voluntarily sever ties and causality with him? Do you mean you won''t expose my identity, and you do not mind that I possessed you? Gu Junye heard this and burst into laughter, tears streaming down: Possessed? Merely trapped by the shell of my past life! You have trapped yourself here, unable to extricate yourself and have already been punished; why should I bother with you anymore? The mastermind behind the scenes trembled, not expecting such an understanding of possession, and upon reflection, what Gu Junye said made a lot of sense. Could it be that he, having undergone nine cycles of reincarnation, has reached an unknowable state of enlightenment? If he were to put himself in Gu Junye''s shoes, with his position and cultivation level, could he remain as unflustered if roles were reversed? The answer is no; his mindset entirely depends on his cultivation level. The mastermind behind the scenes felt deeply ashamed and couldn''t lift his head in front of Gu Junye. In terms of cultivation level, he was many levels higher than Gu Junye, but when comparing mind states, he was inferior; Gu Junye was far beyond him. The mastermind behind the scenes deeply envied Gu Junye''s state of mind, this state of boundless freedom and ease, unconstrained by cultivation levelCisn''t this what he had been pursuing all his life? How could he attain such a state of mind? Perhaps it requires acquiring the Recarnation Dao Fruit Prototype and undergoing nine lifetimes of reincarnation, achieving consummation of the Dao Fruit and developing the mind state naturally? Does that mean he needs to die nine times? Seeing the mastermind in deep thought, Gu Junye knew what he was contemplating: If you are free, why not meet with Xuanyuan Sword Master? He is now blocked by the barrier from his past knowledge and refuses to stir up past memories. You had a good relationship with him in a past life; maybe your appearance could help complete his cultivation. The mastermind was stunned; what did that mean? Hold on, who do you think I am? Your beloved bestowed her heart to me and rejected your love. In a critical moment, she took a fatal blow for me and passed away unexpectedly. Although it was an accident no one wished for, you always felt the fault lay with me. You took advantage of my tribulation to launch a sneak attack and try to possess my weak body. Netherworld Venerable, I didn''t want to bring this up; why must you ask? The mastermind behind the scenes: No, who the hell is the Netherworld Venerable?! What is all this about! The mastermind behind the scenes realized he had been completely fooled by Gu Junye and was terribly tricked. He stared at Gu Junye fiercely, emitting a ghastly aura, causing the entire abode space to tremble. The mastermind gasped heavily, face twisted ferociously, debating whether or not to simply kill Gu Junye. Boy, you did well! those five words squeezed through his teeth, as a deathly aura unprecedentedly neared Gu Junye. While killing Gu Junye would be easy, doing so would also expose the fact that he was still alive, rendering all his efforts in vain. His hands clenched tightly, creaking, and he ultimately decided to let Gu Junye go. Now, he just wanted to slap himself; damn it, why did he have to come here and suffer? Wouldn''t it be better to stay by Lu Yang''s side and enjoy himself? The mastermind couldn''t wait to leave this place; with a cold snort, he disappeared as if he had never been here. Gu Junye still maintained his seated lotus position, his eyes puzzled and particularly confused. Strange, wasn''t I in the middle of cultivation, why did I stop and open my eyes? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s right, it must be because my mind state has yet to reach perfection; I need to continue my cultivation. He closed his eyes again, quickly entering a meditative trance, immersing himself in a world contained within a single bloom. Chapter 1314 Chapter 1314: Chapter 1313: The Fleet Descends, Peril Comes to the Cultivation World! Chapter 1314: Chapter 1313: The Fleet Descends, Peril Comes to the Cultivation World! ` The Cultivation World had been in a state of war preparation for over half a year, and news of cultivators making breakthroughs followed in quick succession. mini Lu Yangs and talents comparable to Lu Yang were springing up everywhere, as if every genius could compete with the famous Lu Yang of the past in arm wrestling. The so-called Little Meng Jingzhous were much fewer in number, as mimicking Meng Jingzhou was a daunting challengeCthat every genius didn''t dream of spending a spring night with a Holy Daughter or a Demoness. Initially, Lu Yang wanted to stop this negative trend, but given his previous fame and everyone taking him as their target, the bad influence was overwhelming and simply unstoppable. Lu Yang could only sigh about this. Spending his days in the newspaper office reading intelligence reports, after some time, he automatically filtered out the words mini Lu Yang. This also reflected the vibrant and aspirational spirit of the current Cultivation World. Everyone was seizing this great opportunity and cultivating as if their lives depended on it. If one could distinguish themselves in the upcoming battle against the Candle Sky Civilization, that would be perfect. By now, enough events were unfolding in the Cultivation World every moment to fill the newspapers, and the weekly publications were no longer satisfying the needs of the populace. Fortunately, Dean Gao''s rescue team had achieved a significant breakthrough in the integration of spiritual energy and technology, making it possible to mass-produce Quantum Communication Devices. However, the cost had not yet come down, so it was common for several households to pool their resources to purchase a single device. Communication efficiency improved significantly, and it was only logical for newspapers to go from Cultivation Weekly to Cultivation Daily. How strange, why haven''t the Candle Sky Civilization''s warships arrived yet? Emperor Xia and others were puzzled. It had already been over half a year, and Lu Yang took less than a month to return to the Cultivation World from the Interstellar Alliance. Could they have encountered some mishap on the way? Zhu Tian speculated while chatting with Emperor Xia using a Quantum Communication Device. Aren''t they supposed to be Cosmic Dominators? What kind of mishap could there be? sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The launch of Cultivation Daily meant publishing a newspaper every day, which significantly increased the workload. Lu Yang really couldn''t handle it and wanted to sneak away. But after all, it was he who had told Daoist Xiantian and Gu Junye that he would handle the newspaper matters. Once spoken, it was not easy to go back on his word. Lu Yang had no choice but to claim that as a Semi-Immortal, he had to take up the responsibility of guarding the Cultivation World and went to the entrance of the Cultivation World to seek some peace. At the entrance to the Cultivation World, two layers of defense were established. The first line of defense was made up of Body Integration Realm Cultivators, and the second line was maintained by Pass Tribulation Cultivators, with regular rotations in place to prevent surprise attacks from the Candle Sky Civilization. Pass Tribulation Cultivators were mostly of the older generation, and Lu Yang was not familiar with them, so he blended in with the team of Integration Period CultivatorsCfortunately, he knew some people there. Not far from the Cultivation World, space distorted and a fleet of flesh-like ships emerged through Wormholes. Eager to reach the Cultivation World as soon as possible, Shi Wumian ordered the fleet to accelerate at all costs. In just under a year, they arrived at their destination. The moment the spatial jump was complete, Spirit Stone detection radars blared incessantly, and the dial was filled with countless red dots. Shi Wumian excitedly rubbed his hands together. To him, the sound was incredibly delightfulCit meant that the Cultivator named Lu Yang hadn''t deceived the Interstellar Alliance, and the Cultivation World had an inexhaustible supply of Spirit Stones! Even at Lord Heavenly Emperor''s place of origin, the radar hadn''t reacted so violently! There might be too many Spirit Stones for all one thousand five hundred warships to carry! He already envisioned returning fully loaded and the rewards Lord Heavenly Emperor would bestow upon him. Shi Wumian forced himself to calm down, enlarged the radar dial and projected it onto a screen, so that all the commanders could see. You see, the Cultivation World possesses an immense amount of Spirit Stones, but the most numerous and highest quality ones are in these five locations. Shi Wumian pointed with his baton to five unknown regions, where the red dots were densest and even turned purple. In a while, each of you will lead two hundred warships through Directional Wormholes to these five places to plunder the Spirit StonesCtake as much as you can! I will report each of your performances to His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor afterward. In such an uncivilized place, there was no need for rules. Just plunder and that''s it. Yes! The commanders were bright-eyed and excited, realizing that this was an excellent opportunity to establish their careers and compete for the title of Commander in the future. ` This is Shi Wumian''s philosophy of using people; only when you give your subordinates benefits, will they be willing to risk their lives for you. Assigning these five Commanders can maximize the merit they accrue. Directional wormholes, a type of wormhole technology that even the Interstellar Alliance has yet to master. As long as the probe can determine the location, there''s no need to set up a signal receiver at the other end; directly constructing a wormhole can ensure arrival at the destination. Five directional wormholes appeared in front of the fleet, and the Commanders led their warships into the wormholes. The wormholes closed, and the fleet vanished. Shi Wumian''s fleet consisted of 1,500 warships, of which he dispatched 1,000, leaving him with 500. It would be unbefitting for the Commander to personally rob others, what he needed to do was to wait for the results here. After a while, he began to feel puzzled. According to the rules, the fleets must report back after passing through the wormhole, so why was there no movement from these five Commanders after passing through? Fleet One, respond. Fleet Two, respond. Fleet Three Fleet Four Fleet Five The communicator made crackling sounds, but there was no response. Shi Wumian frowned; was the unique terrain of the Cultivation World affecting the signal? There were precedents of this before, with communications resuming normally at closer distances. Shi Wumian did not like things being out of control. He ordered the remaining 500 warships to move closer to the Cultivation World. Fleet One passed through the wormhole with radars nearly bursting at the seams, and the Commander was quite excited; this might be the place with the largest quantity of Spirit Stones out of the five locations. Report to the Commander, the area below seems to be an undeveloped remote mountain region, with sparse buildings in the mountains. The Commander, hearing the report, looked downward. It was true; at a glance, the area was full of mountains with few signs of development. It seemed the people living here were quite primitive. Land. A technician saluted and reported, Report to the Commander, an abnormal energy field detected, initially suspected to be a natural field formed by the excessive and irregular distribution of local Spirit Stones. The fleet is unable to land. The energy detection dial showed abnormal data, a situation that had never been encountered before. The Commander frowned, trouble at a critical moment: What''s the solution? We could try neutralizing the field with the maximum power of the Energy Beam. Permission granted. BoomC An immaculate Energy Beam, long charged, descended from the sky and hit the Sect Protection Array of the Seek Dao Sect, causing slight ripples. Chasing Moon True Person and Qinghe, who were drinking tea on the snowy mountain, along with River Spirit bathing in the river, all looked up simultaneously at the sky at the oddly shaped fleet, resembling caterpillars, feeling puzzled. Hadn''t two defensive lines been set up at the entrance? How did this fleet get in? And were they attacking the Seek Dao Sect? Inside Captive Peak, the prisoners hearing the commotion all witnessed this scene, dumbstruck. Through the newspaper, they were informed about the affairs of the Candle Sky Civilization, but they never imagined that the Candle Sky Civilization would dare to attack the Seek Dao Sect. Guan Shanhai couldn''t help it and burst into laughter. Chapter 1315 Chapter 1315: Chapter 1314: Is This the Level of the Cosmic Dominator? Chapter 1315: Chapter 1314: Is This the Level of the Cosmic Dominator? Not only were the prisoners of Captive Peak bewildered, but even the members of Seek Dao Sect did not expect the Candle Sky Civilization Fleet to come knocking on their doorstep. Therefore, their first reaction was not intense emotions like anger, but confusion. Isn''t that the Candle Sky Civilization Fleet mentioned in the newspapers? How did they end up here? Have I gone mad from practicing too hard? Why do I feel like they''re not that strong? Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect discussed among themselves. This was not at all what they had heard. It must be a feint. Report to the Commander, the maximum power energy beam failed to neutralize the force field. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For some reason, the Commander was a bit restless and inexplicably irritable. The subordinate''s question sounded utterly foolish to him, and he ordered in a cold voice. I''m not blind. If one shot isn''t enough, then fire ten. If ten aren''t enough, fire a hundred. If that''s still not enough, mobilize the entire fleet''s beams. I refuse to believe that two hundred beams can''t break through this place! No one could stop him from seizing the Spirit Stones and claiming the credit! Yes, sir! The subordinate saluted and then hurriedly contacted each captain to prepare their energy cannons. BoomC Ten maximum power energy beams were fired simultaneously, striking the Sect Protection Array of Seek Dao Sect, causing ten ripples, and that was all. They dare to attack us with this kind of level? Elders of Seek Dao Sect were surprised, and even the Grand Elder rose from his coffin, ready to take action. Are they underestimating the Seek Dao Sect that much? Don''t act, let me do it! Why? Just because you''re the big brother, you won''t let your brothers have a chance? The opponent might be hiding their abilities. It''s life-threatening for you to go. I am the Sect Leader, and I swear to defend the Sect with my life! Elders and Daoist Buyu vied with each other, competing for this opportunity. Just as the Commander thought this attack also had no effect, he saw the river in the distant mountainous area reversing its flow upwards, forming a curtain of rain and enveloping the fleet. What''s happening? The fleet was in chaos. How could this river act like it''s alive, flying into the sky? What principle was this? They had never encountered such a situation in their expeditions against other civilizations. Look outside, there''s someone! He seems to have weapons, two axes? River Spirit held a golden axe and a silver axe, his veins popping and his presence fierce as he flew up into the sky, surrounding the entire fleet. The Seek Dao Sect was not unaccustomed to being attacked. Previously, the Master of All Laws from Great Yu had launched a sneak attack on the Seek Dao Sect, but such a weak attack was a first for him. The Sect Protection Array was a part of River Spirit''s body. The fleet''s attacks were like urinating on himCit was a downright insult to him as the Protector of Seek Dao Sect! A flying native? Seems like he is one of the stronger ones among the natives, like that Lu Yang. Haha, coming here with two axes, do they really think such primitive weapons can deal with us? The Candle Sky Soldiers laughed heartily, reminded of the time when they were conquering a primitive planet and the natives threw spears at their warships wearing beast skins. Fire the cannons and give him a taste of civilization''s generational gap before he dies. The fleet turned their cannons, energy beams gathered, and a shot was fired at River Spirit. SwishC A flash of golden light, the energy beam was split in two, and the warships along this straight line were cut neatly in half, the cross-sections smooth and flat, and the wreckage of the warships and Candle Sky Soldiers fell downwards like dumplings. Dead silence over the fleet communication. Their warships could only be damaged with a gap by Annihilation Star Weapons and were capable of self-repair, yet they were powerless against a mere single swing of an axe. The Commander belatedly realized the situation and ordered loudly: Retreat! Retreat quickly! But when they tried to maneuver their warships to escape, they found the river reversing its current had encircled them, trapping them in a swamp that made it harder to move the more they struggled. They were horrified. What kind of tactic was this? Came here and still want to leave! River Spirit, holding the two axes, charged at the fleet, chopping it up with ease as if cutting vegetables. Dean Gao watched this scene, mouth agape for a long time. He had seen the Candle Sky Civilization Fleet before, and the twelve armies of the Interstellar Alliance were powerless against them. But in the Cultivation World, the situation was completely reversed. River Spirit alone was crushing these two hundred warships! The Ether Submachine showed a face full of envy. As a Primordial Spirit itself, could it also become this powerful? ` Calling Fleet Two, requesting support, the might of the Cultivation World natives far exceeds our expectations! Calling Fleet Three, requesting support, the might of the Cultivation World natives far exceeds our expectations The commander called desperately for assistance from his colleagues. He didn''t care about the credit anymore; surviving was more important than anything else. ` ` However, no one on the other end of the communication device responded. Instead, there were sounds of panic, screams, and even beastly roars. ` ` The commander of Fleet One was dumbfounded. What was going on with the opponents? ` ` Seeing the River Spirit display her mighty power, the Disciples of the Seek Dao Sect excitedly used their quantum communication devices to video call friends from all over, showing them the majestic side of the Seek Dao Sect. ` ` Some contacted dragon sons and grandsons from the Dragon Palace to boast: See that? What they call the Cosmic Dominator is nothing but chickens and dogs in front of our Seek Dao Sect. ` ` Eh, I was just about to call you. The fleet of the Candle Sky Civilization has also come to our Dragon Palace of the East Sea. ` ` Why did they go over to your place too? the disciple of the Seek Dao Sect asked in confusion. The Candle Sky Civilization''s warships were so weak, yet they''re splitting their forces? ` ` ` ` Report, sir. Massive deposits of top-grade spirit stones have been detected beneath these waters! a soldier reported to the commander of Fleet Two. ` ` Underwater veins? Where exactly? ` ` Report, on the seabed surface. ` ` Drop a few shock bombs to induce seabed earthquakes. We''ll shake those spirit stone veins out. ` ` Several high-yield shock bombs were dropped into the sea, sinking continuously, with the surroundings changing constantly. The light went from bright to dark, then from dark to bright again, eventually hitting the roof of the Dragon Palace. ` ` Today was the celebration of the Old Dragon Emperor''s longevity, not a grand birthday, just a simple celebration, where dragon sons and grandsons came to offer their gifts. ` ` With a room full of descendants who were all filial, the Old Dragon Emperor laughed heartily when he saw them. ` ` Come, let''s toast to the Father Emperor''s longevity! ` ` The dragon sons and grandsons raised their glasses, with harmonious joy all around. ` ` Bang. ` ` Accompanied by a muffled sound, the ground shook slightly, spilling a few drops of wine from the cups. ` ` The Old Dragon Emperor frowned, somewhat displeased. An accident during the birthday celebration was not a good omen. ` ` He had a premonition and looked up, sensing the presence of the Candle Sky Civilization Fleet. ` ` Transforming into dragons, they soared into the sky. ` ` Seeing this, the dragon sons and grandsons followed behind the Old Dragon Emperor. ` ` The sea region trembled, and sea creatures like shrimp soldiers and crab generals kept away from the area, sensing the presence of the dragons. ` ` The group of dragons ascended, and all spirits made way. ` ` Report, a severe fluctuation has been detected in the waters below. It appears to be a seabed earthquake caused by the shock bombs. ` ` Send two warships down to check the situation. ` ` A mere seabed earthquake couldn''t impact their pride and joy C their warships. ` ` However, as soon as the two warships submerged, a huge whirlpool emerged on the sea surface, accompanied by raging winds and a sudden change in weather. ` ` A ferocious ancient dragon, thousands of feet long, clutched the two warships and leaped out of the water, causing thousand-feet-high waves. ` ` Immediately after that, thousands of dragons took to the sea, surrounding the fleet completely, with dragon roars reverberating through the clouds. ` ` The Candle Sky Civilization''s technological development was biased towards bioengineering. The physical forms of their fleet were actually very sturdy meat masses. ` ` The Old Dragon Emperor clutched the two warships as if they were two pieces of meat. ` ` Drag dragon! The Candle Sky Soldiers stammered in fear, as the mythical creature appeared so abruptly before their eyes. ` ` Dragon might suppressed most creatures, including the Candle Sky Soldiers. They felt the terrifying presence of the dragons, and every cell in their body trembled. ` ` The Old Dragon Emperor held the largest warship, which was the command ship of Fleet Two. ` ` There was a hint of puzzlement in the eyes of the Old Dragon Emperor. Is this the warship of the Cosmic Dominator? It doesn''t feel very strong. ` ` The commander stood still, holding his breath, trying not to look at the giant dragon eyes outside the window, and pretending that there was no one on the command ship, hoping to avoid disaster. ` ` Dragon might caused him to break out in cold sweat, and every part of his body was frantically warning him to flee the scene. ` ` But his instincts told him that against a True Dragon, running away would be a sure path to death! ` ` Suddenly, the walkie-talkie crackled: Calling Fleet Two, requesting support, the might of the Cultivation World natives far exceeds our expectations! ` ` At that moment, the commander had the urge to kill. ` ` The Old Dragon Emperor roared, the command ship trembled, and the commander could smell the storm of blood emanating from the Old Dragon Emperor''s mouth. ` ` He was so scared that his eyes rolled back, and he passed out. Chapter 1316 Chapter 1316: Chapter 1315: Say, where are your main forces! Chapter 1316: Chapter 1315: Say, where are your main forces! Shadows appeared in the sky above the Great Xia Imperial City; they were formed by the third fleet. The citizens in the city looked up in panic, astounded that the enemy had reached their doorstep! If one were to name the three wealthiest places in the Imperial City, it would naturally be the Imperial Palace, the Land Money Trade Association, and the old residence of the Meng Family; the third fleet aimed for these places. However, before the third fleet could take any action, the Imperial Guards, Chamber of Commerce Tributors, and Meng Family Elders, these three forces, made their move all at once. The commander of the third fleet was jolted, How can so many people fly? Attack! Do not let them get close, everyone attack! Two hundred shots of maximum power energy beams were fired, hitting the cultivators of the three parties and instantaneously, dense smoke covered the area, with rolling dust and smoke. Seeing these natives foolishly not avoiding the attack, the commander turned from shock to glee. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stupid natives, facing an unknown attack without even dodging! He somewhat regretted ordering a full attack; using energy beams on these primitives was too wasteful. From within the smoke came the voice of the Imperial Guards: Be careful, they might use smoke bombs to launch a surprise attack! As the smoke cleared, the three forces stood back to back forming a circle, wary of the fleet''s attack. After all, the Candle Sky Civilization''s way of attacking was unknown; carefulness was never too much. They summoned various weapons and used [Rules] to confine this area''s space. Yet, as they waited a while, the real attack from the fleet never came. It seemed that the other party only had smoke bombs? They cautiously approached, discovering that like in a time stop, all the soldiers of the fleet were frozen in place; some with mouths agape, some fallen on the ground, some in mid-leap, but none could move. Do they not have a way to counter the power of [Rules]? Meng Family Elders puzzled, as normally in Unification Cultivator battles, the use of Rules was customary to probe and discover each other''s depth. Why did the other side become immobile just at the probing stage? The Chamber of Commerce Tributors felt somewhat embarrassed; they day-to-day dined, drank, and cultivated all provided by the Commerce, all for acting at crucial moments to protect the Commerce. They thought this surprise attack by the Candle Sky Civilization would be their chance to fully commit. But who could have expected the Candle Sky Civilization was so weak, they even felt guilty taking the Commerce''s monthly provisions. What? Candle Sky Civilization can''t even deal with the power of [Rules]? The events changed too fast, and the city''s citizens hadn''t snapped out of their panic yet. Someone''s quantum communication device vibrated, a friend from the Western Paradise Temple was calling. He answered the device, and Sha Mi greeted: Benefactor, good deeds, let you see a big scene; Candle Sky Civilization''s warships have come here! People around heard this, gathering around and huddling to see the situation at Western Paradise Temple. They saw Ming Yu Abbot displaying the Unmoving Ming King Dharma Image, his Dharma body radiated golden and thousands of feet tall, filled with the glow of Buddha Nature, compelling reverence and worship. Ming Yu Abbot then displayed the Thousand-Armed Guanyin Dharma Image; the two Dharma Images merged, the Unmoving Ming King Dharma Image sprouted a thousand arms, one hand grasping a warship. Two hundred warships were caught in the hands of Ming Yu Abbot, like children holding toys. The fleet soldiers looked woodenly, kneeling on the ground, bowing and prostrating to the Unmoving Ming King, reciting the Unmovable Ming King Sutra. Yet prior to this, they had never even heard of the Unmovable Ming King Sutra. The commander of the fourth fleet was so scared he couldn''t even stand up; all their attacks landing on the Unmoving Ming King Dharma Image caused no harm, and the soldiers, no longer obeying commands, collectively converted to Buddhism. Calling the fifth fleet, we''ve encountered a monster here! HissC On the other end of the communication device, the image of the fifth fleet appeared, the commander of the fifth fleet giving a grim smile: Monsters? Are they more terrible than what we have here? Facing the fleet''s surprise attack, the Demon Emperor Zhu Tian decisively transformed into his original Di Jiang form, headless and tailless, his body entirely blood-red and round, with six wings on his back. If Zhu Tian''s true form were only the size of a palm, anyone would praise its cuteness. But the problem was that his true form was larger than mountains, his six wings unfolded could block out the sun, and the patterns on their surface were as wide as battleships. Their attacks couldn''t even singe Zhu Tian''s hair. One after another, Demon Kings and Demon Emperors took to the skies, transformed into their original forms, and demon energy steamed up above Demon City, bearing the scent of despair. The citizens of Demon City cheered, praising Demon Emperor Zhu Tian for his wise and valiant leadership, which pleased him greatly. Zhu Tian transformed back into human form, kicked open the fifth commander''s ship, and grabbed the commander by the collar, demanding harshly: Tell me, where are your main forces! The commander was bewildered by Zhu Tian''s question: Main forces? We are the main forces! Zhu Tian would not be deceived by such a clumsy lie, he sneered and slapped the commander: Still dare to lie to me, such a weak fleet dares to call itself the main force, you can''t even lie properly! You must be a scouting troop, tell me, where are the main forces! The commander despaired: We really are the main forces. Seeing that the commander was so stubborn, Zhu Tian did not hold back and activated the Survival Of The Fittest Dao Fruit Outline, directly controlling the commander. However, the commander''s answer remained the same, they were indeed the main force, and they were the elite troops of the Candle Sky Civilization. Zhu Tian was somewhat perplexed and called Emperor Xia, the Old Dragon Emperor, Ming Yu, the Snow Emperor, and Lu Yang, the representatives of these great powers. Beneath the Old Dragon Emperor''s dragon scales, vibration occurredCit was the quantum communication device ringing. He casually put down the command ship, and his dragon claws carefully touched the call button, afraid of breaking the device. This is the situation. The commander of the fleet insists they are the main force. According to my analysis, he might have been subjected to some kind of psychological suggestion or hypnosis, believing in his subjective judgment that they are the main force and thinking he is telling the truth. Emperor Xia and others nodded in agreement, feeling that Zhu Tian''s analysis made sense; the Cosmic Dominator surely has more capabilities, and they should not be taken lightly. The Snow Emperor, seeing the background of Zhu Tian and othersCwar-ravaged yet praised by the people as heroesCfelt somewhat annoyed: Why don''t the battleships come to our Extreme Northern Lands? Emperor Xia and Zhu Tian silently watched the Snow Emperor, even the gaze of Ming Yu was somewhat peculiar, their intentions unsaid. Standing at the entrance to the Cultivation World, Lu Yang twitched upon hearing Zhu Tian''s analysis: Is there the possibility that the Candle Sky Civilization isn''t as powerful as we imagined? He had been holding back this thought for a long time. It shouldn''t be, after all, their leader is called the Heavenly Emperor. Zhu Tian rarely disagreed with Lu Yang, thinking the title Heavenly Emperor held great significance, one he wouldn''t dare take for himself. Lu Yang seemed to notice something, turning his head slightly. What''s the matter, Brother Lu? Lu Yang squinted, focusing his gaze on the boundless starry sky: A lot of battleships are approaching from over there, seems like they have ill intentions. Zhu Tian was quite excited: That must be it, boldly attacking our Cultivation World, definitely their main forces! Approaching the Cultivation World later, communications finally returned to normal; Shi Wumian could contact his commanders. Mr. Shi, run, the natives here are monsters! Help! Help! Dragon! Dragon! Dragon! Communications were cut off intermittently, and it was unclear what was happening on the other end. Shi Wumian finally realized how dangerous the Cultivation World was and urgently shouted: Turn around, quick! Lu Yang showed Zhu Tian and the others the retreating Biluo Sky Army. It seems your main forces scared them off. Chapter 1317 Chapter 1317: Chapter 1316: The Arrival of the Heavenly Emperor Chapter 1317: Chapter 1316: The Arrival of the Heavenly Emperor As Shi Wumian approached and beheld the Cultivation World, a sense of foreboding emerged within him. It was too large, the celestial body before his eyes was simply too immenseCa perfect hexahedron, with stars like specks of dust next to the Cultivation World. Such celestial bodies shouldn''t naturally exist in the universe; the Cultivation World completely defied his understanding. When one after another, the calls for help began coming from the command ships, Shi Wumian didn''t hesitate any longer and ordered the remaining fleet to quickly flee the area. This place was not the beautiful world littered with Spirit Stones but a Demon World teeming with monstrous demons and ghosts! But how could the Integration Period Cultivators at the first line of defense possibly give Shi Wumian the chance to escape? Thinking of leaving after coming to our Cultivation World?! Everyone stay behind! Seeing Shi Wumian''s fleet, the Integration Period Cultivators flew into a rage. From an official standpoint, they had been stationed here for more than half a year, waiting for Shi Wumian''s attack. And when he did, he sent people directly into the heart of the Cultivation World through similar space spells. What was the point of their vigil then?! On a personal level, their friends were showing off the prisoners and spoils of war they captured using Quantum Communication Devices, yet they who stood at the front line got nothingCnot to mention that some among them were promoted to Integration Period during the wartime, all for the purpose of combating the Candle Sky Civilization and achieving great merit! Shrinking Ground Into Inches! Heaven and Earth in an Inch! Divine Foot! Boat, come! Senior Brother Lu, let me hitch a ride on your boat! The Great Cultivator of the Integration Period employed various techniques, with magic skills and magic artifacts entering the fray in unison. If Shi Wumian''s fleet escaped, they wouldn''t be able to show their faces again! The Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators at the second defense line chuckled when they saw this. Recalling their own youth, they were beyond the age for seeking fame. They''d let the younger generation handle these affairs. Open the wormhole, quick! Shi Wumian was screaming in urgency. The technicians, sweating profusely, replied: Commander Shi, our ships haven''t locked their positions; we can''t open a wormhole. Then stop quickly and set up the wormhole right now! The fleet ceased moving; upon receiving the orders, five hundred warships resonated with subsonic waves, and a partially visible wormhole manifested. Faster, move it! Shi Wumian noticed the Cultivators advancing almost as if they were teleporting, the distance shrinking rapidly. Reporting, the wormhole is fully constructed! You won''t escape! Sky Flipping Seal! The radiant golden Sky Flipping Seal broke through the darkened universe, resplendent and full of Buddha Nature''s brilliance. Just a second before the Integration Period Cultivators arrived, the battleships swarmed into the wormhole. The Sky Flipping Seal missed its target, and the mouth of the wormhole vanished into the vastness of the universe. We finally escaped. Shi Wumian had survived by the skin of his teeth, feeling bonelessly limp as if all his bones had been removed. An alarm went off, startling Shi Wumian: What''s going on? There was no need for his subordinates to answerCthe alarm said it all: Alert, alert, unknown spatial fluctuations detected. The wormhole that had just closed reopened, and one after another, terrifying Cultivators traversing the stars with primitive weapons emerged in succession, rubbing their hands together with ferocious and excited expressions. Shi Wumian''s eyes widened in shockChow could they have followed him? Those versed in space technology among his crew were even more horrified than Shi Wumian. The more they knew about space technology, the more they understood the terrifying nature of these beings. It was not a big deal that they could cross the stars with their physical bodies, but the problem was these people could damn well tear through wormholes! Just what were these humanoid lifeforms, anyway?! Their weapons were more primitive than the next: hammers, axes, swordsCall present, with the techniques they could perform being even more defiant of nature. Fighting it out! Enraged, Shi Wumian had never been in such dire straits before. They say don''t pursue a cornered enemy out of fear they might turn and bite. Today, let these humanoid entities witness the terror of the Candle Sky Fleet! The five thousand warships transferred to the Cultivation World were all standard warships, equipped with conventional firepower; his five hundred warships were the main force! Activate the plasma cutting warships! A red beam of light appeared between the two warships; this plasma cutting line is a brand new weapon developed after the Heavenly Emperor took over the Candle Sky Civilization. The weapons of mass destruction previously controlled by Candle Sky Civilization were aimed at destroying Star Cores and the structure of planets, exploiting the gravitational collapse of planets. However, the plasma cutting line could directly split a planet in half. The only downside is that energy consumption is too great, but at this point, there was no concern for energy consumption! What is that thing? An Integration Period Cultivator took the initiative to attack, facing the assault of a plasma cutting line. The incredibly thin red beam pierced through the cultivator, who felt nothing and was bewildered: What kind of attack is this? Shi Wumian laughed loudly, seeing this, natives are natives, daring to face any attack with their strong bodies. The person sliced by the plasma cutting line would have an exceptionally smooth surface, and initially, wouldn''t even realize their head had been separated from their body. The cultivator turned his head and noticed the gaze of his companions: Why are you all looking at me like that? S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A companion pointed at the cultivator''s head. Your hair has been shaved off. What? The cultivator touched his head and indeed, it was true. It was as if someone took a pair of large scissors and heedlessly snipped at the hair around the cultivator''s neck. Damnation, you group of people from the outer realm, so maliciously daring to humiliate me like this, Dark Ghost Fire! The dark green ghost fire appeared out of nowhere, like specks of starlight. Shi Wumian was perplexed; this was a vacuum environment, where did the flames come from! Dark Ghost Fire attached to the warships, which in essence were like meatballs; as soon as they touched the ghost fire, they ignited, resembling ghost ships. Sixteen-Foot Golden Body. Shi Chan of Suspension Temple leaped down from Lu Yang''s Black Canopy Boat, invoked the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body, and like bowling, toppled several warships in one go. Sealing Mountain Handprint! Qiankun Stick! Immobilization Talisman! Shi Wumian initially thought his fleet, fighting desperately, would at least go down with these natives in mutual destruction. But after the first engagement, he understood why the ships from number one to five were wailing, telling him to flee immediately; these natives were monsters in human skin, impervious to any form of attack! Plasma cutting line, subsonic wave attacks, nanomechanical clouds, gravitational wave bombs all useless! It was a completely one-sided situation; the cultivators were initially excited, but as the fight went on, they started to find it boring. These warships could easily be penetrated with a single poke, posing little effort. They even had to be overly cautious during the fight to avoid damaging the spoils and prisoners. They prepared for battle for half a year, and this was the caliber of their opponent? Shi Chan forcefully tore open the flagship, intending to capture Shi Wumian alive. Suddenly, a beam of golden light approached from afar, a golden divine being bathed in holy radiance appeared in the middle of the battlefield, and neither Shi Chan nor the others saw how this person came. The battle atmosphere was eerie, and both sides tacitly ceased fire. The golden divine being didn''t deliberately exude any aura, yet his every move showcased endless power, proclaiming his identity as the Master of the Universe to everyone. When the Heavenly Emperor saw the situation on the battlefield, he shook his head privately; it was a step too late after all, the Biluo Sky Army had already started a war with the Cultivation World. But it wasn''t too late. He was just about to speak and explain, when unexpectedly, Shi Wumian rejoiced, His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor joins the battle personally, surrender quickly! The remaining warships prepared to surrender saw the Heavenly Emperor''s arrival and reignited their will to fight, launching a new round of attacks, while praising His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor joins the battle personally as they attacked. Heavenly Emperor: ? Shi Wumian, I should have come earlier to put an end to you! Chapter 1318 Chapter 1318: Chapter 1317: What Should I Fear When Even the Immortals Are Not Present Chapter 1318: Chapter 1317: What Should I Fear When Even the Immortals Are Not Present Dare to launch a sneak attack, kill them! The Cultivators were enraged. They had been overwhelmed by the presence of the Heavenly Emperor when he entered the scene and stopped attacking, and the Biluo Sky Army had ceased their assault as well. Who would have thought that after the Biluo Sky Army stopped, they would dare to sneak attack? It was utterly shameless. Cease all hostilities. The Heavenly Emperor reprimanded softly, his position in the Candle Sky Civilization akin to the heavens, possessing the highest supremacy. His word could determine life and death, and his command was the absolute iron law, none dared to defy. The Biluo Sky Army ceased their attack once again. The Heavenly Emperor''s gaze swept over the Integration Period Cultivators. Not completely sure before, but now, upon seeing these juniors, he was certain; the ''Cultivation World'' referred to the ''Box World''. So it seemed, the Box World had indeed been opened. I am the Heavenly Emperor, the Sovereign of Candle Sky, there has been some misunderstanding. Where are the Immortals? I will explain in person. The Heavenly Emperor looked indifferently at the group of Integration Period Cultivators, his worry was provoking the Immortals, as for these cultivators, he did not even consider them worth his attention. Back in the Great Yu Era, Integration Period Cultivators were not even qualified to see him. He is the Heavenly Emperor?! Upon learning the identity of the other party, the Integration Period Cultivators showed expressions of surprise; they found that they couldn''t see through the other party at all. Wait, he can speak the language of the Cultivation World? Seeing the Heavenly Emperor surprised Elder Brother Lu Yang even more. Could he be Emperor Wu Yao of Yu? Lu Yang''s original situation before being switched was quite dire, and he worried that after Emperor Wu Yao switched places with him, it might be dangerous. It seems he was worried for nothing; Wu Yao was thriving in the outside world, even becoming the Cosmic Dominator. A newly advanced Integration Period Cultivator, dissatisfied, flew out from the crowd, What kind of nonsense misunderstanding? Your Candle Sky Civilization led an army to our Cultivation World to plunder Spirit Stones! Had it not been for the strength of their Cultivation World, they would have been looted clean by the Candle Sky Civilization long ago! The brows of Wu Yao furrowed slightly in displeasure; a mere junior at the Integration Period, not even with a firm foundation, dares to bawl in his presence? With a flick of his finger, the newly advanced Integration Period Cultivator didn''t even get a chance to react and was sent flying directly. Utterly ignorant of the enormity of the heavens and earth, how did your elders teach you? The crowd was shocked; they did not see how Wu Yao had made his move. As they attempted to catch their flying companion, they too were repelled and sent flying. Elder Brother Lu Yang caught the person and flew to the front, confronting Wu Yao directly, Elder, is it not excessive to deal so sternly with an ignorant junior? Wu Yao let out a cold laugh, A Middle Tribulation Stage dares to stand up for others, have your elders come to see me. Elder Brother Lu Yang held a high position in the hearts of everyone; hearing Wu Yao insult him, they collectively spoke out in reprimand, with several even wanting to take direct action. Elder Brother Lu Yang raised his hand to signal everyone to hold back, continuing, Currently, the Immortals are wandering in all directions, unknowable when they will return. My name is Lu Yang, and I can represent the Cultivation World; elder, you can explain this misunderstanding to me. Something stirred in Wu Yao''s heart; hearing this, could it be that there were no Immortals currently in the Cultivation World? It made sense, even as an Immortal he desired to leave the Cultivation World to see the outside, the other Immortals likely shared similar thoughts. Once the seal on the Cultivation World was broken, they all left. Explain? Fine, but first release my army. Wu Yao''s tone carried a command as he spoke these words. Since the Immortal was not present, he did not need to hold any reservations, and there was no need to be overly polite with these youngsters. First, retrieve his subordinates, then worry about the rest later. Otherwise, explaining himself to those who captured his man, as if he was inferior, would be utterly disgraceful. Even if the Immortal were to return later, it''s unlikely they would fuss over such trifle matters. Moreover, he had left some tactics in the Cultivation World; should he return there, he could rely on these tactics to contend with the Immortals. The Semi-Immortals of the Cultivation World meant nothing to him. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang''s brow furrowed slightly. Considering Wu Yao had indirectly saved him, his demands couldn''t possibly be agreed upon, making Lu Yang''s tone much heavier. Senior''s demands are somewhat unreasonable. Your men attacked the Cultivation World; if we hadn''t had some skill, we might have become prisoners at your feet. Now that they''re in our hands, naturally, we will deal with them. Unreasonable? I afforded you a modicum of respect, do you truly think you have the right to refuse? Wu Yao''s lips curled into a cold smile as he reached out with a sky-obscuring hand to take away the entire Biluo Sky Army. The hand imprint was as large as the stars, capable of smashing the Star Cores with a snap of the fingers, imbued with the power to bind. The Cultivators were shocked, paralyzed as if a Fixation Technique had been cast on them, watching helplessly as Wu Yao took away the Candle Sky Soldiers! BoomC Lu Yang executed the Buddha Land in Palm, clashing with Wu Yao''s sky-obscuring hand imprint. The two giant handprints canceled each other out, and only then could the Cultivators break free from their imprisonment. Transcendance Tribulation Peak? Lu Yang quickly assessed Wu Yao''s realm. When their handprints collided, he found himself at a disadvantageCnot from a lack of skill, but from a gap in cultivation level. As an Immortal restarting cultivation, Wu Yao''s foundation was so solid he could challenge beyond his level, among those of the Pass Tribulation Peak, he was incredibly strong. That Lu Yang''s handprint hadn''t instantly crumbled had surprised Wu Yao. You do have some skill, no wonder you claim to represent the Cultivation World. Despite his words, Wu Yao still didn''t consider Lu Yang a threatCin terms of cultivation level, status, or vision, he towered over Lu Yang. But a young man who doesn''t know the immensity of heaven and earth needs to be taught a lesson! With a thought from Wu Yao, the trajectory of the stars shifted and, in an instant, were refined into nodes of an Array Method, forming an unknown formation that enveloped everyone. A gravity thousands of times heavy instantly compressed their bodies, and it increased exponentially. Magic artifacts were flattened into useless thin discs, and the expressions of those who saw this drastically changed as they hurriedly fled from the Great Formation. Only Lu Yang did not run away. Wu Yao had set up the Star Array specifically to deal with him. If he fled, the Star Array would follow. Fall. Wu Yao said softly. The refined stars shrunk tenfold in size, yet their hardness increased a hundredfold, tough enough that even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would find it hard to shatter. The stars fell like rain; with both hands, Lu Yang propped up a star, but more stars continued to fall, shattering the previous ones and targeting Lu Yang. Soon, Lu Yang was overwhelmed by successive falling stars, his life or death unknown. Condense. Wu Yao drove the formation, the gaps between the stars engulfing Lu Yang emanated green light, followed by the closing of the gaps, disappearing out of sight. The stars became one entity, sealing Lu Yang within. The Integration Period Cultivators watching the battle became incensed, Elder Brother Lu Yang! The Biluo Sky Army was fervently excited, and although they had witnessed the power of the Heavenly Emperor countless times, they were still astonished. How potent these native powers of the Cultivation World were, yet they still were no match for Lord Heavenly Emperor. Hm? Wu Yao sensed a tremendous force emerging from within the star seal, fiercely assaulting the seal. The seal trembled, and the accumulated stars burst into powder with a bang. The heavens shattered, the earth split, Lu Yang, with Arhat Fist, forcefully shattered the star seal. His clothes were slightly dirtied, but he was unharmed. I''ve endured you for quite some time now, and you were the one who struck first! Lu Yang said angrily. Since Wu Yao wasn''t giving any face, there was no need for Lu Yang to show him any either! Chapter 1319 Chapter 1319: Chapter 1318: Lu Yang vs. Wu Yao Chapter 1319: Chapter 1318: Lu Yang vs. Wu Yao Pass Tribulation Peak? Wu Yao was quite surprised; Lu Yang''s realm had suddenly surged, elevating him to the Pass Tribulation Peak, and without the slightest instability in his foundation. Such a brilliant secret technique, is it similar to the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique? However, these are all trifles of cleverness. Even the most ingenious secret technique has its duration and side effects. The backlash from a technique that stabilizes and improves one''s realm will only be more severe. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ultimately, this is just a temporary measure, one that won''t last long. How does striking first change anything, thinking that reaching Pass Tribulation Peak allows you to stand as my equal? In Wu Yao''s view, Lu Yang was merely in a futile rage, not worthy of consideration. BoomC Both took action at the same time; Wu Yao had intended to take the initiative, but to his surprise, Lu Yang shared the same thought, and the two clashed amidst the stars, their figures blurring, seeming like thousands of illusory shadows dueling in this place. Their auras turned into star systems, vast and colliding continuously, displaying unmatched divine might. The stars trembled, and the cultivators and warships, like fish in the tide, could only drift along, unable to control themselves. Shi Wumian was shocked. Since the Heavenly Emperor''s reign began, he had never encountered an opponent worthy of his second move. Even the terrifying power displayed by the Cultivation World paled in comparison to the Heavenly Emperor; yet now, the Heavenly Emperor had actually met an equal. Shi Chan and others were also astonished; they were fortunate to have witnessed a battle of Pass Tribulation Peak powerhouses, but the impact of this scene was unparalleled. A battle between Semi-Immortals could go no further than this. Quickly contact the elders! Shi Chan said, now was not the time for admiration; the priority was to call for help. Those in the second line of defense at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage received the distress signal, but they couldn''t determine their position. Integration Period Cultivators could tear open wormholes as they had chased closely behind the fleet that had just left; they could find the wormhole''s entrance by following the residual spatial fluctuations. But after so much time, the leftover spatial fluctuations had long since vanished, and the stars that were used for positioning had changed their trajectories in this battle. They could not find the way and could only watch the battle through quantum communication devices, gasping in amazement. This is a battle at the Pass Tribulation Stage?! Every aspect has been honed to the extreme. The state of consummation that Immortals talk about before achieving their way probably looks something like this. Heavenly Gang Emperor Fist! Arhat Fist! Behind the two of them, the Heavenly Emperor''s and Arhat''s illusory figures vaguely appeared, with the Heavenly Emperor holding the sun, moon, and stars in his palm, and the Arhat chanting the Original Buddhist Scripture. Then Wu Yao found his hair falling out in clumps. Greetings, Bald Heavenly Emperor. Lu Yang bowed respectfully. You''re courting death! Wu Yao, utterly furious, had always valued his appearance, and becoming bald was more unbearable than being killed, especially with subordinates watching here, and even the Cultivation World witnessing this scene through the communication device! Wu Yao''s hair danced wildly, and astonishingly, it grew back, to Lu Yang''s great surprise. His Arhat Fist was enhanced by the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, so regrowing hair could only be countered using a Dao Fruit Prototype. Meaning, Wu Yao definitely possessed a Dao Fruit Prototype. Lu Yang wasn''t surprised that Wu Yao had a Dao Fruit Prototype. Who was Wu Yao? An Immortal reincarnated, proficient in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, his life legendary and rich in experience; it would have been surprising if he hadn''t formed a Dao Fruit Prototype. However, Lu Yang still wasn''t sure of the effects of Wu Yao''s Dao Fruit Prototype. Surely it''s not just about having long hair, right? Little Yang fought well, just keep hitting him like that! Fairy Eternity cheered for Lu Yang in the Spiritual Space, waving her flag and throwing two punches into the void. Wu Yao''s disrespectful words towards Little Yang had long irritated her. He deserved it. Fairy Eternity''s attire was even more revealing than usual, not resembling the style of the Cultivation World but more like that of a cheerleader from the Interstellar Alliance. While Lu Yang was learning about the basic situation of the Alliance in the library of the Interstellar Alliance, Fairy Eternity wasn''t idle either; she chose to read magazines with fewer words and more pictures. It wasn''t clear whether it was Fairy Eternity''s cheering that was effective, or if Lu Yang was just riding the high of battle, but his fighting became more fluid and smooth. Refine! Wu Yao summoned the stars from the sky, using the Artifact Refining Technique to refine them into Immortal Treasures and revisited his old trick by constructing a double-layered Gravity Great Formation with the stars as nodes, trapping Lu Yang in the middle, immobilized. Then the stars fell in layers, suppressing Lu Yang once again. Being able to naturally integrate Artifact Refining Technique with Array Methods was a rare talent in the world. Wu Yao had already figured out the limit of Lu Yang''s fist''s power; to exchange blows again would only damage his image. It was better to suppress Lu Yang with Array Methods. The Stars Gravity Array was even more potent than the previous one and would certainly not allow breaking through with Arhat Fist. Be careful! Those senior cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage couldn''t help but shout when they saw this scene. This move was extremely clever; probably only those who were experts in both Array Methods and Artifact Refining, or purely Body Cultivators, could break this seal. And Lu Yang was neither. However, Lu Yang seemed to be unaffected by the seal, as he swam through the Stars seal freely like an earth spirit born from the soil, naturally affiliated with the earth. Wu Yao frowned, not understanding how Lu Yang was doing it. The magic skill Earth Shrinking allowed one to move freely through soil, untrapped by it. The Golden Crow''s call echoed through the galaxy, and traces of True Fire appeared on the surface of the seal, conjuring a golden bird''s Illusory Shadow above, which landed on Lu Yang''s shoulder, resembling the extinct Golden Crow. The golden bird split from one to two, and two to four, in the blink of an eye, forming a complete firebird, making an airtight net of fire, melting the stars wherever it went. Three Thousand Weak Water. Faced with True Fire, Wu Yao raised his hand to summon the Ruishui River, with roaring waves transforming into dragon shapes, pouncing towards the golden bird. The dragon-shaped Ruishui River was sliced into countless droplets of water by the fire net, scattering across the universe, merely slowing the firebird''s flight speed slightly. Wu Yao was startled, the power of the golden bird''s flame was beyond his expectations. By the time he realized this, the golden flames engulfed the sky, swallowing him, burning his skin and flesh. Wu Yao shed his outer shell like Jin Chan, leaving behind his skin to escape from death, and fixed his gaze on Lu Yang, no longer underestimating him. It seems I have underestimated you. Are you a Semi-Immortal who has condensed the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Prototype? As these words were spoken, everyone was shocked, staring at Lu Yang in disbelief. In their eyes, Lu Yang was a peerless prodigy who had cultivated to the Middle Tribulation Stage and had methods to temporarily elevate himself to the Pass Tribulation Peak. But no one had thought that he had quietly condensed a Dao Fruit Prototype? How many cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were stuck at the Dao Fruit Prototype, languishing their whole lives? With the talent Lu Yang demonstrated, everyone believed he would become a Semi-Immortal, but they could never have imagined he had already become one! Those elders in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage felt that compared to Lu Yang, they had wasted thousands of years in cultivation! Lu Yang stared at Wu Yao, a hint of a smile on his lips: I never thought that the senior would discover my deliberate concealment of my Semi-Immortal identity. You have good insight, senior. Since he had been revealed, Lu Yang simply and generously admitted: Indeed, I am a Semi-Immortal who has condensed the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit! Chapter 1320 Chapter 1320: Chapter 1319: Why Does Your Sword Look So Familiar? Chapter 1320: Chapter 1319: Why Does Your Sword Look So Familiar? Upon witnessing the magical combat between Lu Yang and Wu Yao, Dean Gao realized the terrifying extent of Lu Yang''s power. Initially, he thought Lu Yang''s supernatural acts displayed within the Interstellar Alliance were already defying the heavens. But now, a mere collision could deviate the stars, a few moves could annihilate entire star systems. Even to describe these as defying the heavens seemed somewhat inappropriate. And this was only as a Semi-Immortal. What level of power would a true Immortal possess? Dean Gao merely imagined an Immortal Battle briefly, and he shivered uncontrollably. Before, he had only heard that when cultivators refined their skills to the utmost, they could rewrite the cosmic rules, but this concept was too vague and immense for Dean Gao to grasp concretely. Only today did he realize the terrifying nature of the Cultivation World. Could these cultivators actually be worried about not defeating the Candle Sky Civilization? Merely the prototype of Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, Wu Yao believed that at the time he possessed the Swap Dao Fruit, he was not weaker than an Immortal Jiuchong. He abandoned the Swap Dao Fruit, attempting to condense a completely new Dao Fruit. If he still could not surpass Immortal Jiuchong, that would indeed be a joke. Wu Yao bit his fingertip, drew talismans in the void, each talisman was worth a fortune, if a talisman master had the luck to study one, they would have new insights into the art of talismans within three days. Suddenly, the talisman appeared in front of Lu Yang, without any signs, as if it traveled through space. The talisman exploded in front of Lu Yang, a purple thunder of ten thousand Zhang descended, slicing open Lu Yang''s skin and fleshCthis was not a single thunderbolt, but a myriad enveloping the entire star! Cultivators have a natural fear of heavenly thunder, Integration Period Cultivators stepped back further, trying to distance themselves from the battlefield as much as possible. What kind of thunder is this? Could it be the legendary Shaking Heaven Immortal Thunder?! Old cultivators in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were extremely shocked, a talisman drawn out of thin air possessed such power, and Wu Yao was continuously drawing more! Lu Yang''s injuries recovered swiftly, not even a moment had passed. He understood now, Wu Yao had used the Space Spell to transport the talisman right in front of him, catching him off guard. Space Spell was Lu Yang''s weakness, very disadvantageous for him to handle. He certainly couldn''t use Heaven and Earth in an Inch to jump off a cliff to flee. Wu Yao needed to maintain his reputation, and he needed to keep his dignity. Talismans continuously appeared at Wu Yao''s fingertips, hundreds and thousands of them, all different kinds of Thunder Talismans. If they all erupted at full power, their might would be no weaker than the Immortal Ascension Thunder. Wu Yao used the Space Spell, transporting all these talismans in front of Lu Yang, forming a paper wall. If one had not seen it with their own eyes, no one would believe such precious talismans could be produced like cabbages. Among all Immortals, he was the only one capable of wielding Immortal Talismans. Explode! Wu Yao uttered lightly, and hundreds of Thunder Talismans ignited all at once. Lu Yang harbored the heart of becoming an immortal, not fearing these talismans that were comparable to the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. However, he was not foolish enough to stand still and let the thunder strike him. As the Thunder Talismans were about to explode, the hearts of the watching cultivators clenched, none of them confident enough to withstand a real Immortal Ascension Tribulation. Unexpectedly, these halfway burnt talismans reverted like time flowing backward, returning to their undamaged state. Wu Yao: ? Since learning talismans, he had never encountered such a situation. What kind of technique was this, could it be that the opponent actually mastered time magic, a skill he himself couldn''t grasp? Wu Yao liked to explore the unknown, striving to be all-powerful, but ultimately, he did not have the talent for Time Magic, having learned only the basics. Unexpectedly, he encountered an opponent skilled in Time Magic this time. It was just a technique he wasn''t good at, after all. Wu Yao''s right arm trembled, seizing a bronze spearCthis was a piece of Immortal Gold that he commanded the Nine Heavens Army to scour the universe for, forged into an Immortal Treasure. He stepped with an unknown rhythm, and in the next moment, he appeared in front of Lu Yang, thrusting with his spear! Chaotic Shadow Step! A Transcendance Tribulation Stage elder who was knowledgeable about history exclaimed, This is Emperor Wu Yao of Yu''s unique technique, only he knows it! What? He is Emperor Wu Yao?! The revelation of Wu Yao''s identity by the Transcendance Tribulation Stage elder caused an uproar. They suspected him to be a cultivator from the Cultivation World based on his fluent use of the language. But what none of them had expected was that the Heavenly Emperor of the Candle Sky Civilization was actually Emperor Wu Yao! Following the revelation of his identity, endless questions emerged. Wasn''t the Cultivation World sealed by the Four Ancient Immortals, barring everyone from leaving? When did he leave the Cultivation World? And how did he manage to leave? Lu Yang and Wu Yao could answer these questions, but they were both fully committed to the fight, leaving no room to address these issues. Everyone''s gaze on Lu Yang shifted once again, his talent was terrifying for being able to evenly match Wu Yao, who had re-cultivated after becoming an Immortal! Such a thing had never been heard of before in history! Those geniuses who had sworn to catch up to Lu Yang, or those proclaimed as mini Lu Yang, fell into despair. Lu Yang was so powerful that they lost the heart to pursue him. At this moment, even if one were to call Lu Yang the greatest genius of all ages, no one would object. The knowledgeable Transcendance Tribulation Stage elder shouted out in fear for Lu Yang, This is bad, Chaotic Shadow Step can disrupt the surrounding space, Lu Yang won''t be able to use his Space Spells! Just as the bronze spear was about to pierce Lu Yang, he disappeared out of thin air and abruptly appeared behind Wu Yao, without any spatial fluctuations! What?! Wu Yao''s pupils shrank, how did he accomplish that? It certainly wasn''t a Space Spell, it''s not even something magic can do! It certainly wasn''t the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Prototype! In fact, Lu Yang was using the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype to return to a location in the starry space he had previously occupied during their fight! This means, Lu Yang can now appear wherever he wants to! Swords crossed the sky, the sword light soared, capable of severing stars. Clang! Wu Yao, with his vast experience, guessed Lu Yang''s intention, he turned his back and held the spear to block this lethal strike! Wu Yao''s face darkened, he was actually deceived by a junior not even a fraction of his age: You definitely don''t possess the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit Prototype, what exactly are you, wait, why does your sword look so familiar? Wu Yao stared in astonishment at the Green Peak Sword in Lu Yang''s hand, his most cherished Immortal Sword among many Immortal Treasures, forged with great effort! Only then did Lu Yang remember that the Green Peak Sword given to him by his Eldest Senior Sister was a trophy acquired from Wu Yao. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword, come! Wu Yao called for his Immortal Sword using his Spiritual Sense. But the Immortal Sword, not only did it not return to him, but also snuggled closer to Lu Yang. Lu Yang felt somewhat embarrassed, Uh, if I say it''s because I have the Sword Spirit Root and the sword naturally feels close to me, would you believe that? You''re kidding! Do you think I haven''t seen a Sword Spirit Root before! Return my Immortal Sword! Wu Yao roared in rage. He had yet to defeat this junior, losing face already, and now his favorite Immortal Sword also betrayed him; today, only one of them could leave alive! Lu Yang thought for a moment and decided using the Green Peak Sword against Wu Yao was somewhat inappropriate, so he put away the Green Peak Sword and took out the Inheriting Shadow Sword and Seven Star Sword Set. Actually, I also know the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, but I won''t use it against you. Lu Yang kindly said, after all, the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array was also Wu Yao''s creation, no need to add fuel to the fire. I don''t need your pity! Wu Yao exploded in anger. The Inheriting Shadow Sword and Seven Star Sword Set formed the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array, enveloping Wu Yao. The powerful force made Wu Yao''s legs bend, and he knelt down with a thump, the posture was quite standard. I thought you said you didn''t need me to hold back. You''re courting death, kid! Chapter 1321 Chapter 1321: Chapter 1320: Creation Chapter 1321: Chapter 1320: Creation The universe once again erupted into a horrific cosmic explosion, causing many stars to fall and turn to dust. Swordsmanship dazzled brilliantly, spear technique shone dazzlingly; intertwined, they resembled two colliding nebulae, crushing against each other, the terrifying Qi drowning out this area, making it impossible for even those in the Unification Realm to discern where the two combatants were. Heavenly Eye Technique! The only exception was Shi Chan, who used one of the Six Spiritual Powers of Buddhism, the Heavenly Eye Technique, to open the Heavenly Eye, perceiving the boundless worlds in all directions. Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array. Lu Yang once again deployed the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array. Eight Immortal Swords, plus a Sword Washing Pool to take the place of the Green Peak Sword, might as well be considered nine Immortal Swords, their power infinite and unending. Trying to use my own move against me? The previous instance was merely the opponent taking advantage of his anger to launch a sneak attack, succeeding by luck. How could he possibly fall for the same move a second time? Not to mention, he was the creator of the Sword Array, naturally aware of where the weak nodes in the Dawn Sword Formation were. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He formed mysterious seals with his hands, striking the weak points of the Sword Array. However, the Sword Array did not collapse as he anticipated; it remained intact. Have you altered this Array Method? Wu Yao perceived meticulously, discovering that the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array deployed by Lu Yang was different from the one he had created. It seemed even more ingenious? Speaking as if the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array was your original creation. Lu Yang flicked his fingers, and the Immortal Swords streaked across the sky like meteors, crashing toward Wu Yao. The Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array wasn''t originally created by Wu Yao; he merely found remnants of the Sword Array left by the Qilin Immortal and deduced it from there. The Qilin Immortal designed this Sword Array to deal with his two wives when apologies were needed, a forced kneeling Sword Array created specifically for such occasions by Yingtian Immortal. Lu Yang had long since obtained from Yingtian Immortal the methods to enhance the Sword Array, its might surpassing its former glory. If that''s the case Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array! Wu Yao''s bronze spear flickered, astonishingly transforming into numerous identical spears, replacing swords with spears to form an Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array. The simplest and most brutal way to counter the Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array is to create a completely opposing one. The falling Immortal Swords, like large stars, collided with the rising bronze spears, like the proud sun, releasing a radiant and dazzling immortal light. If the number of Immortal Swords equaled the number of spears, Lu Yang''s Extinguishing Immortal Sword Array would have the upper hand. However, Wu Yao forcibly compensated for the shortcomings in the formation with the number of spears, fighting Lu Yang to a standstill. Lu Yang raised an eyebrow; Wu Yao suddenly producing so many bronze spears capable of clashing head-on with the Immortal Swords was clearly not an act of magic skill. Is this also one of the abilities of the Dao Fruit Outline? Duplication? Lu Yang shook his head; it couldn''t be Duplication Dao Fruit Outline, for that would be a lower-tier compared to Guan Shanhai''s Imprinting Dao Fruit, something Wu Yao would certainly not do. Wu Yao flicked water to form ink, using space as his canvas. Demon Beasts sprang forth onto the canvas, transforming into real Demon Beasts, charging towards Lu Yang. The Four Holy Beasts, the Four Evils, Dragon, Phoenix, Di Jiang these Demon Beasts were all fierce entities who reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and Semi-Immortal level during Ancient Times, similar to historical afterimages, left their imprints in the world; the Demon Beasts that Wu Yao drew fused with these imprints, indistinguishable from the arrival of their ancient true forms! Veterans at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were so anxious they felt their hearts rise to their throats; even through the communication device, they could sense the murderous aura of these Demon Beasts, surely Ancient Demons! This won''t be easy. Zhui Yue True Person, who was drinking tea at the Great Snow Mountain, had a grave expression. These Demon Beasts were Creations, without genuine emotions and feelings, and she would suffer greatly if she recklessly clashed with them. Qing He, who do you think will win? Lu Yang''s Third Senior Sister, Gan Tian, was also at the frontline. Zhui Yue True Person and Qing He were watching the battle remotely through Gan Tian''s Quantum Communication Device. Qing He scoffed disdainfully: Of course, Lu Yang will win. Although I''m reluctant to admit it, he''s the disciple chosen by the Elders. Whether his opponent is Emperor Yu or the Heavenly Emperor doesn''t matter; how could the Elders'' disciple possibly lose? Zhui Yue True Person''s eyes twitched. Was the relationship between Immortal Fairy and Lu Yang really that of master and disciple? Her Seven Emotions Dao Fruit Embryo did not tell her this. Such talk should avoid being mentioned, lest she lose Qing He as a tea companion. RoarC Faced with the assault of a hundred demons, Lu Yang summoned back his Immortal Swords. Eight Immortal Swords guarded the eight directions, and their peerless Sword Qi broke through the Thirty-three Heavens, shocking the universe. Kill! Lu Yang had never faced such a number of Demon Beasts before and was thrilled by the challenge. He saw the Demon Beasts as whetstones for his blade, aiding his ascension in Swordsmanship. Sword light shone brightly, tearing through space; every swing meant a Demon Beast was obliterated. Despite the hundred demons being in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Lu Yang couldn''t possibly hope to extinguish all the Demon Beasts with just a single person and sword. He was wounded before long. At this moment, he completely lost his sense of pain, immersed in the pleasure of comprehending Swordsmanship. Even Wu Yao would have to commend his boldness for seeking enlightenment in such peril. Wu Yao quickly realized something was amiss; not only was Lu Yang injured, but he was also grievously wounded by the Demon Beasts several times. Such wounds could damage his foundation if not tended to, yet Lu Yang''s injuries recovered in an instant! Wu Yao understoodCLu Yang wasn''t so much bold as he was confident, treating this battle as a crucible for honing his skills! The more Wu Yao thought about it, the angrier he became. He commanded the Demon Beasts to attack en masse, trying to overwhelm Lu Yang with sheer numbers and deprive him of any chance to heal! The Demon Beasts piled onto Lu Yang like a mountain, leaving him unable to move even a fingertip, and the eight Immortal Swords were equally suppressed by the swarm. BoomC The mountain of Demon Beasts exploded, and the severed limbs and debris fluttered across the universe, turning into ink. Self-Detonation?! Wu Yao was shocked; he didn''t expect Lu Yang to opt for the most aggressive tactic. However, what appeared before his eyes was an unscathed Lu Yang, looking nothing like someone who had self-destructed. Wu Yao frowned: Talisman recovery, self-detonation recovery could it be some sort of Dao Fruit Outline related to time that can reverse its flow? No, that doesn''t explain the golden phoenix formed from the Immortal Fire. What exactly is your Dao Fruit Outline? With a light chuckle, Lu Yang responded: Growing hair, duplicating weapons, conjuring a hundred demons. What is your Dao Fruit Outline? Do you think I would tell you! They exclaimed in unison. Both were cunning; they certainly wouldn''t foolishly reveal the nature of their Dao Fruit Outlines. Though unspoken, Lu Yang had his suspicionsCWu Yao likely possessed a Creation-related Dao Fruit Outline, capable of crafting various rare treasures to combat, which was quite troublesome to contend with. However, Lu Yang was not fearful. To counter such a Dao Fruit Outline, the simplest and most direct strategy was close-quarters combat! Whatever rare treasures Wu Yao crafted needed space to work! Lu Yang seized this exact opportunity. Wu Yao intended to avoid battle, but Lu Yang traced his origin across various points in space, making it impossible for Wu Yao to escape! The eight Immortal Swords were irresistible; a Transcendance Tribulation Stage hit by a sword would surely perish, body and Divine Soul. Wu Yao, exuding a Chaotic Aura, once again brought out his bronze spear. The stars dimmed as he struck, splitting heaven and earth, collapsing space. After hundreds of exchanges, a chunk of Wu Yao''s shoulder was sliced off, though it quickly grew back. Lu Yang also spat out a mist of blood, struck with internal injuries by Wu Yao. But Lu Yang''s recovery speed was much faster than Wu Yao''s. Utilizing both Trace Origin and Immortal Dao Fruit Outlines, aside from Fairy Eternity, Lu Yang feared no war of attrition! Chapter 1322 Chapter 1322: Chapter 1321 Creation! Chapter 1322: Chapter 1321 Creation! The spectators were all shocked, Lu Yang and Wu Yao had chosen the most primitive and brutal way of fighting, sweeping through everything around them, anything that came close would be ground into powder by the fluctuations of their Qi! Even the stars were no exception. Those high-hanging stars, just like in Ancient Times, were often affected by the battles of high-level cultivators, but this time the impact was more severe, the destruction more thorough! History records that Wu Yao is proficient in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, truly a paragon of the Cultivation World; seeing him today, it really is so, an old cultivator from the Pass Tribulation Peak reminisced about the previous battles and exclaimed repeatedly. The Hundred Skills of Cultivation also depend on talent, not just accumulated over time. Many great cultivators spend their lifetime and cannot master a single skill, but Wu Yao has mastered them all, reaching unprecedented heights in many. Even more terrifying is Lu Yang; he is so young, yet can handle Wu Yao''s various combat skills, and now he even holds the upper hand, the old timers felt as if they were being left behind by the era, the future belonged to the younger generation. But upon further reflection, they thought it was just an illusion, after all, among the young ones, only Lu Yang was outstanding. Rumors say that during his Foundation Establishment Stage, he once defeated someone in the Divinity Transformation Stage, it''s no surprise he possesses such combat power now. Wu Yao became more and more alarmed as they fought, Lu Yang''s recovery ability was horrifying. Could this be the healing power brought by the Dao Fruit Prototype? If not for the lack of Immortal Energy around Lu Yang, Wu Yao would have thought he was facing not a Semi-Immortal but a full Immortal! What exactly is his origin?! Thinking this, Wu Yao''s gaze hardened, no matter the origin, he, Wu Yao, in his second life having been an Immortal in his first life, was the strongest of roots, everyone else must give way! Without this mindset of being the best, how could one talk about becoming an Immortal, let alone achieve it! Even those in the Body Integration Realm who couldn''t keep up with their movements saw that Lu Yang held the advantage in this battle, with Wu Yao''s energy flagging, and would lose within a hundred exchanges. Sky Demon Disintegration! With Wu Yao''s furious roar that shattered the starry road, his energy unexpectedly returned to its peak, matching Lu Yang evenly! He used the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique to temporarily enhance his combat power, despite the backlash, he couldn''t care less now. He had underestimated Lu Yang from the start, exhausting a great amount of energy, forcing him to use the disdainful Sky Demon Disintegration Technique to enhance his combat power! Thinking that Lu Yang had also used a similar tactic, Wu Yao felt much relieved after using the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique. Sky-shattering! He no longer employed those false probing techniques, but at peak condition, he performed the peerless spear technique. Sky-shattering, it was not only the name of the bronze spear but also the reputation of the spear technique; the spear shatters the vault of heaven, forging a path to the future! He used Creation to temporarily elevate the quality of the Sky-shattering Spear to that of a fully-activated Immortal Artifact. The revealed might of the Sky-shattering Spear caused cultivators in the Body Integration Realm millions of miles away to vomit blood. The cultivators clutching their chests, spitting blood in shock, couldn''t believe such a distance would affect them. What state would Lu Yang, who was directly confronting it, be in? S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang held the Inheriting Shadow Sword, drawing an arc, symbolizing the Consummation of his Swordsmanship Cultivation; the Seven Star Sword Set successively entered the Inheriting Shadow Sword, Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin, Sword Qi surged, also reaching a peak state! This was Lu Yang''s pride, the Immortal Sword Technique! Quick, defend! Shi Chan, using the Heavenly Eye Technique, immediately called out after seeing Lu Yang''s state, urging everyone to raise their defenses. Everyone hurriedly summoned their defensive magic items in front of their chests. BoomC The two most powerful forces collided, Qi and Blood surged wildly, mixed with surging Soul Power, tearing the space into pieces, bursting out countless wormholes, connecting unknown parts of the universe. Who won? the cultivators at the Body Integration Realm hastily inquired. Shi Chan only frowned. The chaotic mist in the center of the battlefield obstructed the view, and even the Heavenly Eye Technique could not penetrate this dense fog of chaos! The chaotic mist dissipated, revealing both sides of the battlefield. Wu Yao, clutching the sword wound on his chest, looked at Lu Yang in disbelief, Is this your swordsmanship? Nothing is uncuttable, even the cultivation level can be cleanly severed! This was the power Lu Yang drew from the Immortal Sword Technique, unleashing the potential of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype. Facing a versatile opponent like Wu Yao, only by truly injuring him could his cultivation be reduced! Lu Yang originally intended to reduce Wu Yao to the Early Tribulation Stage with a single sword strike, but Wu Yao''s foundation was terrifyingly strong, only allowing a reduction to the Middle Tribulation Stage. Hearing Wu Yao''s words, all the spectators'' pupils shrank suddenly, doubting what they had heard, What, Lu Yang can reduce someone''s cultivation level?! To what extent must one comprehend swordsmanship to be able to sever someone''s cultivation with a single sword? Counting through the past and present, no supreme swordsman has ever been heard to achieve such a feat. This is already a Sword Immortal, right? This is not an adjective, but truly recognizing Lu Yang as an Immortal. Swordsmanship reaches Immortality! Both men fell silent, clashing once again. The sun and moon exploded, and great stars fell, leaving discarded stars everywhere. Wu Yao bled profusely, covered in wounds, his pride not allowing him to bow to a junior. Senior Wu Yao, please admit defeat. The Inheriting Shadow Sword pointed at Wu Yao, its cold blade reflecting Lu Yang''s indifferent gaze. Admit defeat? Young man, when have you ever seen an Immortal admit defeat! Wu Yao chuckled proudly, this was the pride of being an Immortal, even if his cultivation was reduced, he insisted on fighting! In fact, several times Wu Yao was beaten into unconsciousness, relying on his body''s instincts to continue fighting, which moved all onlookers and earned their genuine respect. Wu Yao became an Immortal not just through talent but also an invincible will. Emperor Heavenly Emperor! Shi Wumian and others wept bitterly. Should he admit defeat? This was a recurring thought whenever Wu Yao lost consciousness. No, who was he? He was Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, Heavenly Emperor Wu Yao, the unprecedented pinnacle of Hundred Skills of Cultivation, how could he possibly admit defeat! Wu Yao, relying on sheer willpower, forcibly resisted this bout of unconsciousness. At this moment, he recalled his life experiences, witnessing the darkness of the Great Qian Dynasty in his youth, determined to overthrow it, meeting Guan Shanhai in his youth, both a teacher and a friend, bickering and quarreling, leading an army together, contending for supremacy in the world, defeating several Semi-Immortals, establishing the Great Yu Dynasty, and creating the Imperial Teacher system. Then he witnessed the strength of Ashy Bean, Yun Zhi''s invincibility, abandoning everything, situating himself in an external world, ruling the Candle Sky Civilization, becoming a true Heavenly Emperor. Just as Lu Yang was preparing for the final strike, suddenly he felt a chilling sensation. The unconscious Wu Yao burst out with a rich vitality, his realm exploding in growth, returning to the Pass Tribulation Peak! Not right, his realm was still increasing! Wu Yao hovered, his eyes opening wide, his gaze electrifying! BoomC Immortal Clouds gathered, purple lightning surged like tides, forming a lightning world that invoked fear in the hearts of cultivators. Immortal Ascension Tribulation! Wu Yao was actually achieving Immortality at this moment! Lu Yang quickly retreated, distancing himself from the Immortal Ascension Tribulation area to avoid being affected. Bathed in the lightning of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, Wu Yao roared with laughter: Boy, you must have thought my Dao Fruit Outline was something of creation. Pity you only guessed half right, my Dao Fruit Outline is named ''Creation'', which can both create all things and grant me fortune, turning misfortune into blessings! Chapter 1323 Chapter 1323: Chapter 1322: Breaking Through at the Eleventh Hour is Not as Good as Strong Backing Chapter 1323: Chapter 1322: Breaking Through at the Eleventh Hour is Not as Good as Strong Backing The Creation Dao Fruit, this was the Dao Fruit that Wu Yao decided to condense after much deliberation. This kind of Dao Fruit can mediate creation, evolve all things, and even bestow creation upon itself, altering its destiny, turning misfortune into fortune. After being deceived by the Qilin Immortal and battling with Ashy Bean, and realizing the gap between him and Yun Zhi in combat, Wu Yao finally understood one truthChe had been relying purely on sheer luck to survive till now. Every battle had brought him the desired outcome, fighting with Ashy Bean, gaining the help of Qilin Immortal, and avoiding the power of the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit within the Box World seal; after fighting with Yun Zhi, he escaped from a death scenario, transferring to outside of the Box World. Though the two battles were perilous, the gains were also immense. This made Wu Yao realize his extraordinary destiny, but relying on such an ethereal thing as destiny was not enough, the most reliable method was to use the Dao Fruit to seal it firmly and enhance it further. For this purpose, he condensed a Dao Fruit Outline with both Creation and Opportunity attributes. However, it is easy to condense the Dao Fruit Outline, but to advance it further is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. And through battling with Lu Yang, he finally found his opportunity, a battle with his back against the wall, a breakthrough in a desperate situation, under the pressure from Lu Yang, fully ignited the potential of the Creation Dao Fruit Outline, touching the verge of becoming an Immortal. Becoming an Immortal, it is today! Is that the legendary Immortal Ascension Tribulation?! Wu Yao is becoming an Immortal?! The meaning of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation for cultivators goes without saying, it is the trial that all cultivators dream of, and also the final obstacle on the path of cultivation, countless Semi-Immortals have perished in the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, even the Sword Tower Supreme failed to pass it, now only a trace of his soul remains. But no one thinks this challenge would defeat Wu Yao. The crowd of cultivators can no longer remain calm, no one had expected Wu Yao to become an Immortal at this moment. If he becomes an Immortal, who could possibly contend against him? They can only watch Wu Yao Pass Tribulation helplessly, and like all Heavenly Tribulations, the Immortal Ascension Tribulation cannot be interrupted, anyone daring to intervene is courting death. Lu Yang hastily evacuates this Star System, which has been enveloped by the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, and the range of the Tribulation continues to expand outward. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sun, the moon, and the stars turn into nothingness under the power of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, leaving only Wu Yao in the entire Star System. The mechanical body uncontrollable, even Dean Gao is shivering behind the screen, it is the innate instinct of beings, unavoidable. The power of Heavenly Tribulation has been deeply etched into the souls of all beings since the Ancient Times, a fear imprint passed on through bloodline heritage. This is a fear rooted deep within the soul, cultivators of all ranks shudder with fear, witnessing this scene. Only Lu Yang isn''t much affected, accustomed to the clashes of Immortals, the power of Immortal Ascension Tribulation is just so-so. Strong as the Immortal Ascension Tribulation may be, it''s just a test for those who are yet to become Immortal, how could it be more terrifying than an Immortal striking. Lu Yang feels a bit regretful; it''s a pity he isn''t truly at the Pass Tribulation Peak, his power is borrowed, otherwise, he could''ve joined Wu Yao in his Immortal Ascension Tribulation, and both could become Immortal together. Lu Yang looks at the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, his expression shifting slightly, pondering what effect it would have if he used the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype against the Immortal Ascension Tribulation? But this suicidal thought flashes by fleetingly, given that the Immortal Ascension Tribulation is definitely of an Immortal Level, it isn''t something a half-finished Dao Fruit prototype could influence. Immediately, Lu Yang conceives another thought, has the Immortal Ascension Tribulation really existed since ancient times? Could it possibly be man-made? The captured Candle Sky Soldier seeing this scene, his eyes burning with fervor, vociferously exclaims the eternity and immortality of the Heavenly Emperor, forever enduring in the world. This is the Heavenly Emperor they envisioned, who, even if temporarily fallen and at a disadvantage, would reverse the world and lead them to victory! A searing thunder tide descends, overwhelming Wu Yao, the Immortal Ascension Tribulation represents the will of heaven and earth, and can obliterate the root source of living beings. Hahaha, Immortal Ascension Tribulation, we meet again, still the same power, not enough though! Yet, amidst the endless thunder tide, Wu Yao''s laughter could be heard, his skin split open, his body charred, with old skin shedding and new skin growing, undergoing a complete transformation, Qi and Blood boiling, showing no signs of decay or fear, but rather mocking the inadequacy of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. The second round of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation arrives, far more terrifying than the first, tens of thousands of lightning envelop Wu Yao, piercing heaven and earth, shattering nearby star systems, everyone thought Wu Yao would fall, but he still withstands the Heavenly Tribulation, full of vigor! This is the once Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, soon returning to his peak state, no, even stronger than his peak after becoming an immortal! Thunder Tribulation evolves countless Thunder Spirits to punish Wu Yao, and Wu Yao counters by transforming blood into ink, creating a myriad of demonic creatures to meet the attack. The third round, the fourth round The power of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation continuously increases, with the universe vast and boundless, only the Thunder Tribulation remains between heaven and earth, Wu Yao stands firm like a Dinghai divine needle. However, by the later rounds, he could no longer relax as before, battered and bruised, the Thunder Tribulation turns into an endless great fire, a sea of fire burning the heavens, collapsing the void, as if to refine Wu Yao. In the end, the endless thunder tide vanishes, Wu Yao''s body as black as charcoal. Failed? someone murmurs quietly? As if responding to the doubts, a cracking sound emits from Wu Yao''s body, although not loud, it resonates throughout the entire universe. Old skin peels off, revealing newly formed flesh, pristine and smooth yet divine, reborn! Turned into an immortal, huh. Lu Yang scratches his head in vexation, It''s not that he can''t be beaten. The picturesque Green Peak Sword Small World turns half into a wasteland, Lu Yang moves a portion of the buddha land from the Buddha Country. Even just a part, it''s still Buddha land from Buddha Country, with the power of faith interconnected, Lu Yang can mold an immortal body, and fight the newly immortal Wu Yao. But there really is no need. Lu Yang turned his head to glance at the Eldest Senior Sister who suddenly appeared beside him, not knowing if she had just returned or had been back for a while. The charred body completely shattered, Wu Yao''s eyes radiating immortal light, capable of illuminating thousands of worlds, his body emits a faint glow, every inch of his skin brimming with immense power, Dao Fruit solidified, finally reaching consummation, able to recreate the world and reshape the universe. Young man, if you kindly return my Immortal Sword Wu Yao''s gaze falls on Lu Yang, before becoming immortal, Lu Yang was a worthy opponent, capable of pushing him to become an immortal, but after becoming immortal, he no longer sees Lu Yang as worthy. Before and after becoming an immortal, there lies a celestial divide. He then saw the figure standing beside Lu Yang, whose very presence sends a chill down his spine for the rest of his life. Wu Yao shudders, instantly sobering up, his eyes clear, understanding the situation. He was deeply attached to the Sword Heart, caught in the excitement of the moment, hadn''t thought much about other matters. But now seeing Yun Zhi, he recalls that after giving up his Immortal Sword, wasn''t it Yun Zhi who picked it up! Wu Yao dims his radiance, flies to Lu Yang''s side, cheerfully patting Lu Yang on the shoulder, his voice hearty. The thing I admire most is talented juniors like you, I won''t need this Immortal Sword anymore, I''ll give it to you. I was just joking before, you didn''t take it seriously, right? Chapter 1324 Chapter 1324: Chapter 1323: There are Great Opportunities and Great Creation Chapter 1324: Chapter 1323: There are Great Opportunities and Great Creation The senior cultivators in the Body Integration Realm and the Transcendance Tribulation Stage watching from afar were extremely astonished. Why has Wu Yao''s attitude changed so dramatically after becoming an Immortal? Is this the mindset of an Immortal? Ascending from the mortal to the Immortal realm, adopting an aloof attitude, letting go of all past grudges and resentments. Has Fellow Daoist Lu Yang got two more people with him? Who are they? Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s Eldest Senior Sister Yun Zhi from the Seek Dao Sect. Shi Chan saw Yun Zhi using the Heavenly Eye Technique, his expression turning odd, remembering the time he went to Seek Dao Sect to study and had proactively challenged Yun Zhi only to get soundly defeated. Could it be that Wu Yao''s change in attitude has something to do with Senior Yun Zhi? But that shouldn''t be, is Senior Yun Zhi an Immortal? Those old seniors in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage all had similar thoughts to Shi Chan; they had all sparred with Yun Zhi, acknowledged her strength, but thought her to be a Semi-Immortal, not someone who would make Wu Yao apprehensive. Daoist Yun Zhi, long time no see. You''re as elegant as ever after so many years. Wu Yao laughed heartily, and one would think he and Yun Zhi were old Daoist friends who hadn''t seen each other for years. To this, Yun Zhi simply replied with an Mm, making Wu Yao''s smile freeze on his face, awkward and unsure of how to continue the conversation. Wow, you''re pretty amazing, truly befitting of Emperor Yu, able to fight toe-to-toe with our second-in-command. Naturally, Yun Zhi''s return was accompanied by Yun Mengmeng. Wu Yao: Still at a loss for what to say, Wu Yao thought, what kind of comment is that? In terms of fame or status, Lu Yang couldn''t compare to him, and yet it''s spoken as if it''s his honor to be able to exchange blows with Lu Yang. Doesn''t this young girl know how to speak? Second-in-command, are you alright? Yun Mengmeng patted and searched Lu Yang to check his injuries. Lu Yang''s face flushed red, hastily retreating from Yun Mengmeng: I''m fine, I''m fine, what could possibly be wrong with me? A bolt from the blue descended, it was the Thunder Tribulation clone of Yingtian Immortal. He sensed the birth of an Immortal Ascension Tribulation near the Cultivation World, so he sent a clone to investigate, wanting to know who had ascended as an Immortal. Who is this person? Yingtian Immortal asked Lu Yang. Emperor Wu Yao of Yu, or you could say Heavenly Emperor Wu Yao. Yingtian Immortal understood at once; it was him. Did he know the gates to the Cultivation World were open, returning home to visit? Noticing the Candle Sky Soldier and Integration Period Cultivators, he realized it wasn''t quite so: It looks like a lot has happened during the time I was absent. After speaking, he dissipated the clone, sending the information here back to his main body. So much had happened in the Cultivation World, it was time to return and take a look. Finally, Yun Zhi spoke, but her words sent a chill down his spine: Senior Wu Yao, you''ve condoned your subordinates in their theft of Spirit Stones from the Cultivation World. Do you have anything to say about it? Wu Yao quickly offered a placating smile: A misunderstanding, it''s all a misunderstanding, Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi. It was all done by my subordinates without my knowledge. The Cultivation World is my home too; had I known they were pillaging Spirit Stones from there, I certainly would not have allowed them to commit such outrageous acts! You see, as soon as I learned they were going to the Cultivation World to steal Spirit Stones, I set out immediately to intercept them. It''s just that they were too far away, and I was one step too late, they still engaged in conflict with the Cultivation World. Yun Zhi''s eyes slightly lifted, maintaining that unchanging, deep, well-like expression, leaving Wu Yao unable to decipher her thoughts. A misunderstanding? So you''re saying, Senior Wu Yao, that your attempt to reclaim your captive and the resulting conflict with my Junior Brother, as well as injuring my Junior Brother, was also a misunderstanding? Hearing this, Lu Yang happened to cough a few times, his voice hoarse and heavy, hinting at serious injury, and also coughing up some blood, substantiating the Eldest Senior Sister''s words. Wu Yao''s eyelids twitched upon hearing the words, and his voice grew icy, abandoning his previously ingratiating demeanor: So, you mean to say, Daoist Yun Zhi insists on not letting this matter go? The incident has happened; naturally, there must be an explanation. Wu Yao, Senior, you are welcome to discuss this at Captive Peak within the Seek Dao Sect. Don''t go too far! Wu Yao bellowed in anger, fully aware of what kind of place Captive Peak was. Who is he? Having cultivated to become an Immortal in two lifetimes, he''s the only one since ancient times to have achieved this. As an Immortal who transcends the mortal world, when has one ever heard of an Immortal being reduced to a mere prisoner? It would be an immense humiliation! He had previously thought to avoid conflict for the sake of profit, not wishing to provoke a formidable enemy like Yun Zhi over trifles. But if Yun Zhi thinks she can arbitrarily decide his fate, then she is gravely mistaken. At this moment, he is at the peak of his life. He is far stronger than when he was Emperor Wu Yao, not only in terms of Mind State but also the disparity within the Dao Fruits. He is a Heavenly Emperor in the truest sense, and if a fight were to erupt, he would fear no one! Simultaneously, he covertly stimulated the Creation Dao Fruit, predicting the outcome of this potential battle. After this battle, I will be able to comprehend true principles, reunite with dear friends and mentors after more than a hundred thousand years, clash with other Immortals, and exchange insights on the Immortal Dao, filling in what I lack? What great fortune, what a grand opportunity this is! When the Dao Fruit was merely an outline, his clash with Lu Yang let him vaguely sense that Lu Yang would bring him great fortune. Albeit this premonition was faint, once the Dao Fruit formed, his sensitivity to fortune and opportunity became much clearer, a sort of prediction of the future! Assured by the results given by the Dao Fruit, Wu Yao was full of confidence. Such gains must not be missed from this opportunity. The fight must happen now if at all; upon learning of this place, the Thunder Tribulation clone of the Yingtian Immortal will surely return to the Cultivation World. And if Yun Zhi were to join forces with the Four Ancient Immortals, he would certainly be no match. The bronze spear reappeared, its might extraordinary. The Creation Dao Fruit easily advanced the spear, transforming it from an Immortal Treasure into a true Immortal Artifact. As the spear danced, it emitted a light that resembled hanging galaxies, demonstrating the vast difference between Immortal Treasures and true Immortal Artifacts with just this one move. The Creation Dao Fruit unveiled its divine power, with myriad monsters leaping out of the painting-like Fish Leaping Over the Dragon''s Gate, appearing even more formidable than legends suggested. Despite not stepping into the Immortal Level, they already subtly bore the grace of Immortality. The bronze spear, too, was replicated by the mere thought into millions of copies, hanging throughout space. Immortal Talismans, Immortal-level Arrays they overwhelmed the sky, submerging the area. The Integration Period Cultivators and the Transcendance Tribulation Stage ones were utterly astonished by this scene. Wasn''t the fighting supposed to have stopped? Why has it suddenly escalated again? Seeing the extent of preparations, it was clear that serious engagement was imminent, but Wu Yao was already an Immortal; who present here was worth his true effort? Daoist Yun Zhi, you will regret your decision today! Wu Yao''s brow bore the mark of an Immortal pattern, controlling all of Creation. Having become an Immortal, his Spiritual Sense metamorphosed into Immortal Sense, the might of which was boundless. Purple qi rose tumultuously, chaos pervaded, and with creation through Immortal Dao, he attacked Yun Zhi, showcasing the majesty of an Immortal! Cloud Falling Palm. Yun Zhi responded indifferently to Wu Yao''s roar, her single hand shattering his Immortal Creation. Wu Yao watched powerlessly as the delicate hand fell, unstoppable, regret and despair surging from the depths of his heart. Was the gap between him and Yun Zhi still so vast? BoomC Immortal Creation shattered, and all returned to calm. Wu Yao, lifted by Yun Zhi, had a vacant look, his clarity gone. At this moment, he finally understood a lessonCnot to take one''s dignity too seriously, for there will be times when one is shamed. Chapter 1325 Chapter 1325: Chapter 1324: Balance of Power at Captive Peak Chapter 1325: Chapter 1324: Balance of Power at Captive Peak What did I just see, she defeated Wu Yao with a single move?! The antiquated cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage had their jaws drop in astonishment upon witnessing this scene. This was Wu Yao, who had ascended twice, yet Yun Zhi had defeated him with one move. Could it be that their expectations were mistaken, and Yun Zhi was not a Semi-Immortal, but an Immortal? That couldn''t be right either. The commotion of Immortal Ascension Tribulation is immense; how could Yun Zhi possibly ascend to immortality without any noise? Regardless, the facts lay before them, and they had no choice but to believe them. To think they had been concerned about Yun Zhi''s safety earlier, they should have been worried about Wu Yao''s life instead! Seeing Wu Yao''s defeat made these old cultivators feel much better. They were defeated by Yun Zhi in one move, and so was Wu Yao; the outcome was the same for all. Ah, if I had known Daoist Yun Zhi could defeat Wu Yao, I wouldn''t have lowered my realm to mend my Dao heart! lamented a certain Tribulation Crossing Great Power who, after being defeated by Yun Zhi, felt ashamed and had no choice but to lower his cultivation and re-cultivate to find his Dao heart. Such actions should not be done often; they''re addictive, making them hard to quit. Other Tribulation Crossing Great Powers nodded; they all had their encounters with Yun Zhi. Those at the Body Integration Realm had never seen such a scene where the unassuming Yun Zhi defeated Wu Yao with a single move; even myths would not dare fabricate such a tale. Shi Chan silently recited Amitabha; no wonder Yun Zhi Senior could dominate her peers and brutally defeat her. This makes sense. It''s not that he''s too weak, but that his opponent is too strong. Yun Zhi grabbed Wu Yao, tore through space, and returned to the Cultivation World. The Integration Period Cultivators lined up like chicks in a game of eagle catching chicks, obeying and following behind. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They finally found the way back. Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng followed behind Yun Zhi; even those Integration Period Cultivators familiar with Lu Yang dared not step forward to inquire about Yun Zhi''s situation. Strange, how did Elder Brother Lu Yang and Emperor Wu Yao of Yu fight? Shi Chan muttered under his breath, his eyebrows furrowing. He intended to recall the battle to aid his future cultivation, but he found he couldn''t remember any details of the fight. Even if he took out the Recording Orb, or accessed the battleship''s surveillance, it only showed white noise; nothing could be seen. Not just Shi Chan, other Integration Period Cultivators also noticed this anomaly. However, they only pondered over it briefly before casting the matter aside as if it was nothing significant. Lu Yang noted this scene thoughtfully; this was also a manifestation of the Immortal''s forgetting trait. When he and Wu Yao dueled, Integration Period Cultivators could see and remember, but once Wu Yao ascended to an Immortal, congealed the Dao Fruit, the Immortal''s forgetting trait appeared, making them forget Wu Yao''s methods involving the Dao Fruit, even unconcerned about the matter, essentially erasing it from their consciousness. As the grand battle concluded, the Cultivation World could finally set its heart at ease; after they had captured the Candle Sky Battleship, the war against Semi-Immortals outside had commenced. Now with the battle over, they could finally deal with these prisoners. After returning to the Sect, River Spirit led a squad of prisoners waiting at the sect''s entrance for Yun Zhi, to await her orders. Yun Zhi was taken aback, somewhat puzzled: Is Elder River Spirit waiting for me? River Spirit nodded: We''ve encountered some trouble. Captive Peak has no space left. These people can''t be imprisoned there. The warships that had surrendered to the Seek Dao Sect numbered two hundred with tens of thousands of captives. Not to mention Captive Peak was nearly full; even if it was empty, it couldn''t hold so many people. Yun Zhi''s expression turned slightly odd; she hadn''t expected to encounter this problem. Report it and let the Dynasty handle it, Lu Yang suggested. Good idea. River Spirit left with the prisoners; he couldn''t leave the range of the Seek Dao Sect, others had to handle it. If the Grand Elders were so eager to intervene, it would be good to let them handle this. Sister Mengmeng, where have you been these days, did you find anything while exploring the universe? Lu Yang asked curiously. Of course. Yun Mengmeng''s eyebrows danced with excitement, her hands flailing, laughing cheerily. I and Xiao Zhi searched for several months before finding a planet with living beings. That planet revered gourmet food, with many, many delicious things, even the trees are edible. The people there hollow out the trees, live inside the tree holes, able to eat the trees anytime without fear of collapsing them, as the trees continue to grow. In that place, being a chef is the most respected profession, and they have culinary battles, ingredient battles, and even grade the ingredients, creating many cooking methods. I just took Xiao Zhi around there to walk and eat, it was so comfortable. We only tasted less than half of the delicacies before we left. Lu Yang was surprised: That really sounds like a great place. From Yun Mengmeng''s frantic gestures, it was clear that she was very satisfied with the place. Let me tell you, Xiao Zhi has absolutely no talent for cooking. Seeing so many chefs there, she felt she could do anything and started cooking like them, but it was terrible, even worse than my cooking. I think she couldn''t handle the setback, that''s why she insisted on dragging me back to the Cultivation World. We haven''t even visited many famous food cities. Yun Mengmeng pouted, clearly dissatisfied with Yun Zhi''s domineering solo decision. Yun Mengmeng didn''t notice that Yun Zhi turned her head, staring at Yun Mengmeng with a rather unfriendly expression. So Miss Yun is interested in cooking? Should have said earlier, I, Immortal Fairy, will teach her! Fairy Eternity was very pleased with Yun Zhi''s timely intervention, considering her a loyal servant, and loyal servants should be rewarded. Yun Mengmeng continued talking to herself: But it''s also a good thing, it just happened that Xiao Zhi helped the Second-in-command, so I forgive her. Yun Mengmeng couldn''t see Yun Zhi''s reaction, but Lu Yang saw it clearly and felt he shouldn''t continue listening. Cough cough, Sister Mengmeng, I have something to do, I have to go. Hey, I haven''t finished yet. Yun Mengmeng pouted. I have gained something from this battle and need to retreat for a breakthrough. See you later, Sister Mengmeng! Lu Yang left Yun Mengmeng, getting further away and plunging into Sky Gate Mountain not to come out. Retreat, well then. Yun Mengmeng expressed her understanding; cultivation is most important. Come on, Xiao Tian, let''s go find Little Lotus, I''ll tell you. Yun Mengmeng caught up with Third Senior Sister Gan Tian, who had returned from the battlefield. Wu Yao''s expression was somewhat like Yun Zhi''s, emotionless and resigned. To think he, the mighty Heavenly Emperor, had to end up as a prisoner, it was sad and lamentable. He might be the first Immortal in history to be captured. Wu Yao was dragged by Yun Zhi all the way from the sect entrance to the core area of the Sect, then to the deserted Captive Peak. Hmm? Wu Yao sensed the existence of Captive Peak, his pupils dilating. Captive Peak was entirely made of Immortal Gold, how extravagant! Here it comes. A prisoner on the outermost edge shouted, half his head sticking out, craning his neck to see Wu Yao approaching, then hurried back to spread the news. Wu Yao was slightly puzzled; the person who ran past just now looked surprisingly like the Master of All Laws from their Great Yu Dynasty? Go in. Yun Zhi tossed Wu Yao into Captive Peak like throwing a stone. Wu Yao staggered a few steps, then a figure appeared in front of him. He looked up, and it was actually Guan Shanhai?! Guan Shanhai was surrounded by a group of people, who looked like the cultivators from Great Yu? How are you here The two were both friends and mentors, separated for over a hundred thousand years. Though there had been disagreements, looking back, those disagreements seemed trivial. Guan Shanhai patted Wu Yao''s shoulders hard, his sturdy figure unusually emotional. You finally came, I''ve been waiting for you for a long time. Wu Yao, touched by the atmosphere, felt equally emotional: Yes, I have finally come Hmm? Something about that phrase didn''t seem right. Guan Shanhai embraced Wu Yao, pointing arrogantly at the people opposite them: Take a good look, you folks from Great Qian, my people from Great Yu are all here, we aren''t afraid of you anymore! Wu Yao: ? Chapter 1326 Chapter 1326: Chapter 1325: Late Tribulation Stage Chapter 1326: Chapter 1325: Late Tribulation Stage Watch closely, people of Great Qian, my people from Great Yu have assembled, we''re no longer afraid of you! Guan Shanhai, long suppressed by the two immortals of Great Qian, finally had the chance to raise his eyebrows and breathe out in relief. Exactly, our people from Great Yu have gathered, all you old fogeys from Great Qian just wait and see! Today you''ll learn why Great Yu could replace Great Qian! Our Emperor managed to step out of the Box World, known as the Heavenly Emperor in the outside world, becoming the Cosmic Dominator; can Great Qian do that? Every day you strut around flaunting your seniority, but what use is seniority? Strength is everything! The cultivators from Great Yu jeered one after another; even though Guan Shanhai was at his zenith within the Great Yu Dynasty, he was ultimately the second-ranking figure. The pillar of their spirit was, without a doubt, Wu Yao. Among those venerable elders from the late Tribulation Stage guarding the entrance to the Cultivation World, there was a friend of Grandmaster Child, who contacted Grandmaster Child through a quantum communicator, allowing Grandmaster Child to see Lu Yang and Wu Yao''s valiant fighting. Grandmaster Child adjusted the screen''s angle slightly so that the prisoners could also see. The prisoners from Great Yu looked forward with longing and finally saw Wu Yao arrive. Even the insightful Wu Yao couldn''t understand the current situation; those jeering ones appeared to be loyal cultivators of Great Yu while the cultivators of Great Qian stood opposite them, with the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller also there? Wu Yao''s mind was a chaotic mess, unable to fathom the situationCweren''t there three immortals here aside from him? Does this mean he was not the first one to be caught and brought here? Were Guan Shanhai and the others captured as well? Thinking about it, it made sense; even though it was rare for immortals to decide a victory or to capture one alive, Yun Zhi with her magnificent power from the fault, had the capability to catch Guan Shanhai and the others. Thinking so far, Wu Yao somewhat understood the origin of Captive Peak, he cleared his throat, taking charge of the order. Quiet down, everyone. Now that you have become prisoners, it is time to unite together, there''s no need to waste energy fighting amongst ourselves. In my opinion, we can join forces Join forces my ass! The Controller exploded with profanity, interrupting Wu Yao, abandoning his usual refined and strategic demeanor. He was irate at the sight of Wu Yao. He and the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord were hiding just fine inside the Sun, but this damned Wu Yao had to place a seal on it, taking them a hundred thousand years to break freeCand they couldn''t even speak of it, for it would be too embarrassing. Now, finally facing the main adversary here, would they still be men if they did not seek vengeance, would they still have the spirit of cultivators! Wu Yao frowned, not understanding why The Controller was so hostile toward him: The Controller, if there''s an issue, we can sit down and have a proper talk Before he could finish, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stepped forward with a kick: Everyone get him! Guan Shanhai was waiting for Wu Yao to come in, and so were the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller. Wu Yao, caught off guard, stumbled awkwardly for several steps but barely managed to avoid falling. Are you alright? Guan Shanhai helped steady Wu Yao. Wu Yao was the spiritual pillar of the Great Yu cultivators; he could not fall, for it would affect their morale. Wu Yao spit on the ground: Damn it, it''s one thing that I can''t beat Yun Zhi, but I won''t lose to you old geezers either. Guan, don''t step in, I''ll take care of them! Come on! The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord stood his ground, with palms up, beckoning provocatively. When the leaders of the two great forces confronted each other, it was nonsensical for the rest not to join. The two dynasties clashed once again, and in no time, dust filled the air at Captive Peak. Wan Fa, take three people with you to provide support on the west road! Si Lei and Si Chen, the two of you cut off their escape route! Guan Shanhai and The Controller stood at a higher position, commanding the army. In daily life, they bickered constantly, each boasting that their own dynasty was the strongest. Having enacted scenarios on the sand table hundreds of times, with victories and defeats on both sides, neither was willing to concede to the other. Now, the forces of both sides had finally assembled; it was time to put theories to the test! Captive Peak was unable to use spiritual essence or immortal power, as the Dao Fruit had been plucked away, and the physical body had been suppressed to a very weak state. Initially, Wu Yao was not quite accustomed to the condition of Captive Peak and quickly fell into a disadvantage upon engaging with the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, eliciting cheers from the Great Qian Cultivators who were as fierce as wolves and tigers. Wu Yao, who possessed exceptional comprehension, quickly found his bearings amidst the encouragement from the Great Yu Cultivators. Gradually adapting to the environment of Captive Peak, he steadily turned the situation around. Seeing this, the morale of the Great Yu Cultivators soared, their fierce state not the slightest bit inferior to that of the Great Qian Cultivators! Wu Yao had now come to terms with the situation; there was no need to be so negative. Why couldn''t the environment of Captive Peak be a form of tempering? Tempering both mind and body, polishing both the internal and external. Through their exchange, Wu Yao gradually came to understand the Dao Fruit philosophy of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord. Mortal martial artists often speak of making friends through the martial arts, communicating through the Martial Dao; it was only natural for cultivators to do the same, let alone Wu Yao, who stood at the pinnacle of cultivators as an Immortal. The philosophy of Devouring Dao Fruit of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord carried the grandeur of one who ruled over all, something Wu Yao did not possess. If it were the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord who took over the Candle Sky Civilization, he would make it rule the universe, rather than plundering everywhere. Wu Yao was a person adept at learning; otherwise, he would not have mastered the Hundred Skills of Cultivation. He was good at learning, capable of recognizing and correcting his mistakes, reflecting upon himself, realizing just how many deficiencies he had. Having shortcomings isn''t scary; one simply needs to correct them! But before making those corrections, it was time to take down this old antique! Wu Yao threw a punch straight at the facade of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, who swayed and staggered, stepping out of place to leverage the force. The Great Qian and Great Yu Cultivators all consciously stayed away from the center of the Immortal Battle to avoid being affected. Lu Yang said that he was going into seclusion for a breakthrough, and it was not just an excuse. He gained a lot from his battle with Wu Yao, feeling his realm loosen up, and gaining a deeper understanding of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype. The battle was far from being as effortless as it seemed. Wu Yao was a formidable opponent, exerting great pressure on Lu Yang, who intended to use this force to temper himself and achieve a breakthrough. In fact, he did just that. Lu Yang assumed the Five Centers Toward Heaven posture, sitting cross-legged like a Buddha statue, immobile, impervious to external distractions that could shake his Dao heart. One by one, top-grade Spirit Stones were drained, rapidly consumed, turning into empty husks, and soon a small mountain of hollowed top-grade Spirit Stones piled up. Immortal Fairy yawned, feeling that Little Yang would take a long time to break through this time. She had also expended a lot of energy while cheering and waving the flag during Little Yang''s fight with Wu Yao. She hugged her pillow drowsily, said goodnight, and fell asleep. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang sensed Immortal Fairy''s movements, opened his eyes, said goodnight as well, and continued to seclude himself. Time passed unknowingly, and Immortal Fairy sensed a change in Little Yang, stretching lazily as she woke up. She noticed a thick layer of dust covering Little Yang, indicating that he had been in seclusion for a long time. Following that, it was as if time flowed backward around Lu Yang, the dust swirling upwards, returning to its original place. At the same time, a world-shattering aura surged. It was Lu Yang breaking through; now he was multitasking, making a breakthrough in his realm while also being able to stimulate the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, a sign that his understanding of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype had deepened. The Abode shook continuously, washed over by the aura. Had it not been for the Array Method that had been set up in advance, it would have been shattered by now. Eventually, the world-shattering aura faded, and Lu Yang slowly exhaled and inhaled, his demeanor faintly bearing traces of the Immortal Dao. After an indeterminable amount of time, Lu Yang opened his eyes and stood up, to the applause of Immortal Fairy. Congratulations, congratulations, you''ve reached the Late Tribulation Stage, Little Yang is truly impressive. Chapter 1327 Chapter 1327: Chapter 1326: Where is Yun Zhi''s Hometown? Chapter 1327: Chapter 1326: Where is Yun Zhi''s Hometown? Breaking through to the Late Tribulation Stage, Lu Yang felt no great fluctuation in his emotions, having experienced the immense power of this stage countless times before. He needed no adaptation; he could control this power immediately upon breakthrough, even stronger than those veterans of the Late Tribulation Stage. The most satisfying part of this breakthrough was the change in the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, which was vaguely hinting at consummation, making its use far more efficient and fluid. Lu Yang walked out of his abode, and what entered his view was a sea of flowers. He remembered these were the flower fields planted by Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe, covering the entirety of Sky Gate Mountain with twelve flower patches in total, always blooming whenever he exited seclusion to celebrate his breakthrough. Yun Mengmeng lay in the flower field, legs crossed, humming an unnamed tune, relaxed and comfortable. Hearing the movements from the abode, she flipped up from the ground energetically. Although she clearly lay amidst the flowers, her clothes were as fresh as new, not a speck of dirt on them C if anything, she only carried the scent of flowers. Second-in-command, you''ve made another breakthrough, and you''ve been closed off for quite a while this time. Has it been long? Yes, it''s been almost half a year, and there have been big changes in the outside world. Lu Yang noticed that Yun Mengmeng held a flat device in her hands, which she was looking at while lying on the ground. What''s this? This? This is a Quantum Communication Device, the latest model. It can make calls, video calls, and even connect to the internet. Yun Mengmeng had recently taken a liking to this device; there were many fun things online. Look at the livestream I''m watching. Yun Mengmeng activated the Quantum Communication Device, and on the screen appeared Ancestor Guiyuan. Ancestor Guiyuan and the other three founders of the Immortal Sects stood with Great Snow Mountain behind them, and the backdrop was the cosmic starry sky. Daoist friends, hit the follow button. If the follower count exceeds fifty billion, I''ll tell you how the Guiyi Tao Fruit Prototype was comprehended. The follower count was visibly increasing, rewards on the screen flooded in, and people were kneeling to request other Semi-Immortals to show their faces and give lectures; the atmosphere was lively. Who is this old man, why so many followers? Seeking answers. This account is just three days old. How could it have so many followers? Did they buy them? This Daoist is not from our Cultivation World, right? This is a real big shot of our Cultivation World. Search ''Celestial Master Guiyuan'' online; it will certainly amaze you. What is the Ancestor up to? He''s livestreaming their exploration of the universe. Lu Yang looked bemused. No matter how he looked, Great Snow Mountain felt familiar C wasn''t that the one behind Sky Gate Mountain where Chasing Moon True Person lived? He turned his head toward the back mountains; the space was empty, Great Snow Mountain had disappeared. Yun Mengmeng scrolled further, and there was a livestream by the Transcendence Tribulation Stage Supreme Elder of Control Qi Sect. As the number of viewers in the livestream room exceeds ten million, I will take you inside the sun for a tour. Oops, the communicator melted The livestream was interrupted. This is called the internet, transferred here from the Interstellar Alliance. Oh right, Second-in-command, you were the first one to go to the Interstellar Alliance; you know about these. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the Cultivation World, Interstellar Alliance, and Candle Sky Civilization are all connected to the internet. Lu Yang touched his forehead, torn between laughter and tears. It seemed the Cultivation World had made big strides in development, and these old forerunners were quite open to embracing these novelties, even enjoying themselves. In the past, his seclusion periods were short, and upon reentry, he noticed no significant changes outside; everything remained as it used to be. This time around, coming out of seclusion, he finally understood what the predecessors meant when they said the world transforms dramatically, and everything changes. Is Eldest Senior Sister around? A few days ago, Xiao Zhi went back to her native home; she hasn''t returned yet. Where is Miss Yun''s hometown, anyway? Immortal Fairy asked, always hearing about Miss Yun going back to her hometown, but never knowing where it actually was. Immortal Fairy was very curious about Yun Zhi''s hometown, wanting to know what kind of remarkable place could have nurtured such a prodigy like Yun Zhi. It''s in Shu State Yun Mengmeng replied instinctively, then quickly covered her mouth. Xiao Zhi had repeatedly warned her not to reveal the location of their hometown, or else she would be in trouble. Yun Mengmeng covered her mouth and vigorously shook her head, whining something that, because her mouth was covered, Lu Yang couldn''t hear clearly, but it seemed to be something like I didn''t say anything. Oh, I can''t say? Immortal Fairy smirked, feeling that digging deeper into this matter would be interesting. I command you as the Chief Housekeeper, speak! Yun Mengmeng continued to shake her head vigorously, torn between Xiao Zhi and the Chief Housekeeper. The Four Ancient Immortals have come back, why don''t you go listen to their travel achievements, Chief Housekeeper? There''s no hurry, it''s just showing off in front of people. Where is Miss Yun''s hometown? The two immortals of Great Xia also came back. Oh, is that so? But where is Miss Yun''s hometown? Yun Mengmeng tried to divert the topic, but Immortal Fairy, whose curiosity was piqued, was not so easily appeased. Fairy, don''t make it hard for Sister Mengmeng, can''t you see she doesn''t want to speak? Lu Yang stepped in to help Yun Mengmeng. Hey, Little Yang, whose side are you on! Immortal Fairy crossed her arms and glared, having almost persuaded Yun Mengmeng to reveal the location. Everyone here is family, there aren''t sides. Don''t you want to know where Miss Yun''s hometown is? Lu Yang fell silent for a moment; he too was curious about where Eldest Senior Sister''s hometown was. I do want to know, but if Sister Mengmeng doesn''t want to say, don''t make it difficult for her. Fairy, if you really want to know, just wait for Eldest Senior Sister to come back and ask her. Immortal Fairy huffed and turned her head away, knowing that asking Miss Yun would surely result in no answer. Seeing the two argue, Yun Mengmeng didn''t know how to handle such a situation, feeling flustered. The Second-in-command clearly wanted to help her by directly opposing the Chief Housekeeper. The Second-in-command was so good to her; should she reciprocate somehow? She bit her lip lightly, and finally made up her mind, stammering, Actually, I can take you to my hometown, my mother-in-law will definitely welcome you. Peach Blossom Secret Realm. This is Yun Zhi and Yun Mengmeng''s hometown, filled with peach trees and fragrant peach blossoms, resembling a mortal''s vision of paradise. Dust-free Eldest Senior Sister visits her mother-in-law. Although called mother-in-law, her appearance was of a woman in her early twenties, sitting with Yun Zhi, they looked less like elder and junior, more like sisters. The mother-in-law set down the Enlightenment Tea, smiling warmly, Sounds like there have been many changes outside, the Cultivation World has opened, entering the actual universe, even witnessing several Immortal Battles happen. Mother-in-law knows you''re very capable, but you must be careful out there, don''t let anyone hurt you. Yun Zhi nodded noncommittally, unsure whether to say ''I''ll be careful'' or ''No one can hurt me.'' Speaking of which, that boy Lu Yang you often mention sounds very interesting, and seems to have a good relationship with Mengmeng, when will you bring him here for me to meet? It''s not that I don''t want to bring him, but the Junior Brother is diligently cultivating, often in seclusion, and can''t find the time to come over. Chapter 1328 Chapter 1328: Chapter 1327: Does Eldest Senior Sister Often Mention Me? Chapter 1328: Chapter 1327: Does Eldest Senior Sister Often Mention Me? Often in secluded cultivation? The grandma was somewhat surprised as she took a bite of an unknown fruit, rumored to be a specialty from some Food Planet. Aren''t you saying a lot of changes in the outside world are related to that little guy named Lu Yang? He seems to be very active in the outside world. How can someone like him often be in secluded cultivation? Yun Zhi remained composed as she explained, Actually, Junior Brother is a very honest person; he was involuntarily dragged into those incidents, it''s not his intention. I just picked out some interesting things to talk about; he spends most of his time in secluded cultivation. He''s in a critical period of cultivation progress. It''s time for him to focus on cultivation. If he slacks off, that momentum will dissipate, which is not conducive for his future cultivation. So that''s how it is. The grandma suddenly understood; this Lu Yang really is an honest and down-to-earth kid. Yun Zhi sighed in relief, having managed to appease the grandma for now. Every time she came home, she would inevitably talk about interesting changes in the outside world, and that would always arouse the grandma''s curiosity about Junior Brother. The two of them continued to chat about various household matters; time flew by. Just when grandma started talking about how Yun Zhi used to secretly read under the covers as a child, making Yun Zhi a bit embarrassed, a bustling noise came from outside. What''s happening? The grandma wondered, successfully distracted, and went to check outside. It must be Mengmeng returning; it''s always lively whenever she comes back. Yun Zhi also stood up and walked out with the grandma, only to see a flock of beautiful women surrounding and endlessly gawking at Yun Mengmeng and Lu Yang. Yun Zhi: She rarely showed a trace of perplexity, blinking to confirm she wasn''t seeing things. Why is Junior Brother here? Do you know the person who came in with Mengmeng? The grandma noticed Yun Zhi''s unusual expression. It''s Lu Yang. He is Lu Yang? The grandma laughed, finding it quite coincidental. She was just talking about Lu Yang, and there he was. Although Yun Mengmeng had warned him before entering the Secret Realm that the people there would be enthusiastic, Lu Yang hadn''t expected them to be this eager. At that moment, Lu Yang was extremely embarrassed; no one had informed him beforehand that this place was all femalesCit was like they had never seen a man before, tugging at him as if he were a giant panda. Esteemed Daoist, please don''t tug at my clothes. We don''t have physical contact between men and women, don''t, don''t touch me. Lu Yang found his cultivation level utterly useless at the moment and could only feebly protect himself with words. Lu Yang was quite puzzled. Why were all these females in Eldest Senior Sister''s hometown? However, the situation and setting left no room for further thought. Hey, hey, stop touching. Lu Yang turned to Yun Mengmeng for help, but Yun Mengmeng was also powerless against her own family members and ended up being surrounded as a victim too. Who is this guy, Mengmeng? What''s your relationship with him? How have I been teaching you all this time? Is this how you treat a guest? Disperse! The grandma reprimanded, her stern tone making the women back away. So you must be Xiao Yang, the grandma said with a friendly smile. Grandma, you''re finally here! Yun Mengmeng, seeing the grandma as if spotting a savior, quickly stood by her side. Second-in-command, let me introduce you, this is the Clan Leader of our Yun Clan. My name is Yun Bai, everyone calls me grandma. Nice to meet you, grandma. Lu Yang followed suit, noticing the silent, seemingly displeased Eldest Senior Sister standing beside him and began to regret whether he should have been beguiled by the Fairy to come here. Lu Yang quietly moved closer to Grandma, as doing so gave him a sense of security. You child, why don''t you greet others when you see them? Grandma chided. Junior Brother, come into the house. This was the first time Lu Yang saw such an obedient Yun Zhi, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor, and the thought made him shiver uncontrollably. Everyone entered and took a seat in the house, and Grandma personally poured tea for Lu Yang, the guest. Have a taste, this is our Peach Blossom Secret Realm''s specialty, Peach Blossom Tea. Curled dry petals of peach blossoms unfolded and bloomed inside the cup, releasing a gentle aroma of peach blossoms. This scent was more pleasing than any peach fragrance Lu Yang had ever encounteredCnot because it was more fragrant, but because it was extremely comforting to smell. Outside Grandma''s doorstep, female cultivators were peeking over the threshold, eager to look inside. Due to Grandma''s imposing presence, they dared not enter and could only stand there. Don''t push, don''t push, I was nearly squeezed inside. Who''s this person Sister Mengmeng brought? He seems very familiar with both Sister Mengmeng and Sister Xiao Zhi. Didn''t they say? It''s Lu Yang, Sister Xiao Zhi''s Junior Brother. Keep it down, I can''t hear what they''re saying anymore. Xiao Zhi often mentions you, and seeing you today, you really do look like an individual of remarkable talent. For some reason, sitting here made Lu Yang feel particularly restrained, as if he had become the center of attention. He cautiously held the teacup as if the tea was too hot, blowing on it gently before taking small sips and savoring the flavor, completely concealing the fact that he was a Great Cultivator in the Late Tribulation Stage. I must say, this Peach Blossom Tea is indeed delicious. Hearing Grandma''s words, Lu Yang''s hand trembled slightly as he held his teacup: Eldest Senior Sister often talks about me? Yes, she praises you for being talented at a young age, hardworking, diligent in your cultivation, and often in secluded cultivation. Lu Yang felt inexplicably guilty. Is she really talking about me? So this is the image Eldest Senior Sister has of me. Should I be like that? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang stealthily observed Eldest Senior Sister''s reaction and saw her sternly warning him with her eyes not to talk nonsense. Lu Yang straightened his back with effort: Ah yes, that''s me, cultivation is great, it can increase Cultivation Level. I particularly like to cultivate. Yes, Second-in-command is very diligent in his cultivation, Yun Mengmeng interjected. He''s reached the Late Tribulation Stage and even has a Dao Fruit Outline. Grandma was somewhat shocked but soon her expression changed to one of admiration: Late Tribulation Stage, not bad, really not bad. Actually, I have wanted to come here for a long time Lu Yang stopped mid-sentence, realizing he had almost blurted out his genuine thoughts, and hastily corrected himself. What I mean is, right after I finished seclusion, I asked Sister Mengmeng to bring me to see you. I also often hear Eldest Senior Sister mentioning you, Grandma. She says her accomplishments today cannot be separated from your nurturing since she was young. Nonsense, it''s mostly due to Xiao Zhi''s own talent. You''re too modest. You not only nurtured Eldest Senior Sister but also Sister Mengmeng. If anyone says it''s a coincidence, I will be the first to object, Lu Yang said righteously. The more Grandma listened, the happier she became. This child Lu Yang is truly commendable, no wonder Xiao Zhi speaks so highly of him. Yun Zhi fixed Yun Mengmeng with a cold stare that would have made anyone else tremble with fear. Yun Mengmeng did not tremble, but she dared not meet Yun Zhi''s gaze and could only tattle. Grandma, look at Xiao Zhi, she''s glaring at me. Is that so? Grandma turned to look at Yun Zhi. With an unchanged expression and an indifferent tone, Yun Zhi responded, Not at all, my eyes have always been like this. Chapter 1329 Chapter 1329: Chapter 1328: Heavenly Spirit Root Chapter 1329: Chapter 1328: Heavenly Spirit Root Mengmeng is timid, don''t scare her, the grandmother warned a couple of times before turning around with a smile on her face. Lu Yang unconsciously sat up straight, not looking like a guest, but more like a criminal on trial. When had he ever seen Eldest Senior Sister speak in such a gentle tone? Even though her words were still quite cold compared to others, they were noticeably softer than the Eldest Senior Sister''s usual tone. Look at me, joking around. Mengmeng told me that you were the one taking care of her in the outside world, and she often brags about you when she comes back home. Mengmeng is indecisive, kind-hearted, and easily frightened. When she insisted on leaving the Secret Realm, I''ve been worried ever since. Thank goodness she met you right after she left. Otherwise, I really would have been afraid someone might have tricked her. Lu Yang responded with a smile, Sister Mengmeng is naive and adorable. Who wouldn''t like her? I guess even the bad guys wouldn''t have the heart to deceive her. Yun Mengmeng, listening on the side, giggled non-stop. It must be tough to be Xiao Zhi''s junior brother, huh? PfftC While drinking peach blossom tea, Lu Yang unexpectedly spat it out. Why did the conversation suddenly turn to this topic? What''s the matter? the grandmother asked, somewhat surprised. Why such a big reaction? Lu Yang waved his hands repeatedly, No, no, it''s nothing. The tea was hot, I drank too quickly. Yun Mengmeng quickly ran over with a handkerchief to wipe Lu Yang''s mouth and gently pat his back. Eldest Senior SisterCin public she''s always so caring. She''s saved me several times, I can''t thank her enough. Everyone here calls Eldest Senior Sister Xiao Zhi, which almost led Lu Yang astray. Seeing Lu Yang was fine, the grandmother continued, Xiao Zhi has always been different from others since she was young. While the other kids played with beanbags, she read books. While they climbed trees, she would still be reading books. Only Mengmeng played with her a lot. Mengmeng took so much effort to push her up a tree, and she''d still be reading. Xiao Zhi isn''t emotionless; it''s just that she''s not good at expressing herself. She keeps things hidden and insists on handling everything herself, not wanting others to worry. Yes, Lu Yang nodded in agreement. Eldest Senior Sister was great in every aspect but just reluctant to talk. She wouldn''t even discuss something as significant as Harmonization, insisting on dealing with it alone. Mid-nod, Lu Yang suddenly felt a dangerous gaze upon him, making his hair stand on end. With only a few people present and considering the current topic, the source of that feeling was obvious to Lu Yang. The grandmother wasn''t aware of Yun Zhi''s subtle actions and went on to say, With such a reliable junior brother like you to help her share some pressure, my heart is at ease. Grandmother, let''s eat, Yun Zhi gently suggested, sitting quietly on the side. The grandmother slapped her forehead, Oh right, I''ve been babbling for so long, and I''ve only given you tea to drink. Come on, let''s have our meal. Right, Second-in-command, let''s go eat, Yun Mengmeng said with high spirits, taking Lu Yang along to the center of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang was the first guest to visit the Peach Blossom Secret Realm in nearly a thousand years, and the grandmother had already instructed her people to prepare the meal. During their chat, the food was almost ready. The gigantic peach tree cast a cloud-like canopy over the center of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, creating a cool shade. The Yun Family members set tables, laid out dishes, and poured fruit juices and wines. Approaching this area, Lu Yang could smell an alluring fragrance and felt his Cultivation Level rising imperceptibly. As of now, Lu Yang was truly in the Late Tribulation Stage, with an astonishing need for Spiritual Energy. To be able to sniff and thus increase his Cultivation Level, one can only imagine how extraordinary this fragrance is. No wonder all the inhabitants here are Cultivators. Lu Yang had already noticed that all members of the Yun Family were Cultivators, and their Cultivation Levels were not low. Living in such a peculiar place, it would be strange if their Cultivation Levels were low. Lu Yang followed the fragrance and saw that it was emitted by the most conspicuous peach tree. Lu Yang had never seen such a sturdy peach tree before; he would believe it if someone told him it was hundreds of thousands of years old. The only thing comparable to the size of this peach tree was the true form of the Time Immortal, the Firmament Tree buried below the Five Elements Sect. One by one, the plump and tender peaches hung from the branches, bending them with their weight. The members of the Yun Family looked like Fairies, flying in the air with their dresses billowing. They used Jade Ruyi to knock down the peaches and caught them with bamboo baskets, placing them on the banquet table to serve as the main dish of the day. The members of the Yun Family noticed Lu Yang''s arrival and sneak glances his way while they worked. As everyone took their seats, there was no distinction of status. Everyone sat casually, and the food was the same for all. Try this; these peaches are unique to our Secret Realm and can''t be found outside. I don''t know if Xiao Zhi and Mengmeng have let you taste them before. Lu Yang wore a weird expression. Of course, he had tasted them before. These peaches leave an unforgettable memory after just one encounter. Aren''t these the Immortal Peach fruits from the Heavenly Root, capable of significantly extending one''s lifespan? During the battle in the Imperial City, he used an Immortal Peach to save Emperor Xia and lured Guan Shanhai out. Later on, he learned that Emperor Xia was faking illness; it was unnecessary to eat the Immortal Peach. On the way back, he and Eldest Senior Sister divided the Immortal Peach between themselves, even making Fairy Eternity envious as she watched. But the problem was, didn''t Eldest Senior Sister say that she stumbled upon this Immortal Peach by chance? As soon as one was plucked, the Heavenly Root disappeared. So how come this Heavenly Root is growing perfectly fine in Eldest Senior Sister''s hometown? Lu Yang sneakily glanced at Eldest Senior Sister, trying to observe her reaction. Yun Zhi was chatting with Yun Mengmeng. Noticing Lu Yang''s gaze, she tilted her head and said, Junior Brother, what are you staring at me for? Eat. For some reason, Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister was different today. It was as if she was trying hard to act as usual. The Yun Family has been in control of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm for a hundred thousand years, having thoroughly researched all the ways to eat peaches. The banquet also featured delicacies brought by Yun Zhi from Food Planet, elevating the taste of the Peach Banquet by a notch. Lu Yang thoroughly enjoyed his meal. Occasionally, Immortal Fairy would Possess Lu Yang and taste the food, lavishing praise. Then there were the Yun Family members, who looked as beautiful as immortals, starting to dance halfway through eating, with graceful and captivating movements. Rather than dancing for Lu Yang, it seemed more like they simply enjoyed dancing themselves. Yun Mengmeng, itching to join, also danced for a while, receiving a round of applause and creating a joyous atmosphere. Immortal, aren''t you curious about why Eldest Senior Sister claimed to not know where the Heavenly Root is? Lu Yang covertly asked in the Spiritual Space. Oh, don''t think too much about it. Fairy Eternity gestured dismissively, seeming exceptionally understanding, Miss Yun must have her reasons for doing so; we need to be understanding of her. Huh? Lu Yang was puzzled. Wasn''t the Immortal''s curiosity usually very high? What happened today? Immortal, leave some for me. Seeing that Immortal Fairy was in a good mood, as she was about to wipe clean the dishes on the table, Lu Yang spoke up. As the banquet approached its end, Lu Yang leaned in close to Granny and asked the question that had troubled him since he entered the Secret Realm. Granny, why are all the members of our Secret Realm women? Chapter 1330 Chapter 1330: Chapter 1329: The Roots of Yun Zhi Chapter 1330: Chapter 1329: The Roots of Yun Zhi As soon as the question was asked, Lu Yang suddenly felt the approach of death, but upon more careful feeling, there was nothing; it seemed like an illusion, with only Eldest Senior Sister coming over to pour peach juice for him. Junior Brother, you''ve been talking a lot, drink some peach juice. Then Yun Zhi naturally sat down next to Lu Yang, with unclear intentions. Lu Yang always felt that there was more to what Eldest Senior Sister was saying, but soon the answer from the elderly lady shifted his attention. Our Yun Family has continued to this day, thanks largely to the Immortal River. Immortal River? Ten thousand years ago, in the Late Period of Great Yu, amidst unceasing wars, our ancestors sought to escape the chaos and preserve our clan members, and unwittingly found this secret realm after several moves. This Secret Realm was full of peach blossoms, so our ancestors named it Peach Blossom Secret Realm. The grandmother pointed to the Heavenly Root, In the Secret Realm, we discovered this Immortal Peach Tree which can extend lifespan and increase cultivation level. Moreover, there is also an Immortal River in the Secret Realm, said to be a creation by an Immortal from Ancient Times. Drinking the river water can give birth to a female baby, who naturally possesses Spirit Root with at least a medium level of cultivation talent. Gradually, the Yun Family became a predominantly female clan, and over ten thousand years, no men remained. There''s also a stone stele by the Immortal River, but unfortunately, it''s blurry and incomplete, without records of which Immortal created the river, sighed the grandmother, meaning they could not even worship the Immortal. Lu Yang''s expression grew increasingly strange; so, both Eldest Senior Sister and Sister Mengmeng were born through the Immortal River? And the most crucial thing was, why did the effects of the Immortal River sound so familiar to him? Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang suddenly realized everything C why Eldest Senior Sister behaved so abnormally today, why she didn''t mention that the Heavenly Root was in her hometown. It was all because she was afraid of the Immortal Fairy finding out that the Heavenly Root was here, insisting on visiting her hometown. Once the Immortal Fairy arrived, Eldest Senior Sister''s origins would be exposed! To Lu Yang at this moment, the beautiful Peach Blossom Secret Realm seemed dark, filled with risks, a place not suitable to stay long! He mechanically turned his head to look at Eldest Senior Sister, who still wore her usual expressionless and cold demeanor, seemingly no different from usual, but Lu Yang felt she was very frightening now. As Yun Mengmeng finished dancing and noticed Xiao Zhi, Second-in-command, and the grandmother all present, she also joined them: Second-in-command, why are you sweating so much? Saying so, she wiped the sweat from Lu Yang''s forehead with a handkerchief. Lu Yang forced a smile, indicating to Yun Mengmeng not to worry about him: It''s nothing, I think it''s about time for us to leave. What are you talking about leaving? the grandmother interjected, holding Lu Yang back, earnestly wanting him to stay longer. Grandmother, the Junior Brother needs to cultivate. The grandmother looked slightly displeased: You''ve just arrived not long ago; cultivating is not so urgent that it can''t wait for a day or two. Cultivation also needs moderation. Come, grandmother will take you to see the Immortal River, sensing Lu Yang''s interest in the Immortal River, she abruptly pulled him to go. Second-in-command wants to see the Immortal River too? Let''s go, let''s go, Yun Mengmeng called out to Eldest Senior Sister before leaving. I''d rather not go, Eldest Senior Sister hesitated, not very keen to follow. Come on, let''s go, Yun Mengmeng insistently dragged her along. The Immortal River meandered like a dragon lying in the Secret Realm, with river channels everywhere; while attending the peach blossom banquet, Lu Yang had noticed the Immortal River, but he hadn''t thought much about it, just feeling this river was filled with an abundance of Spiritual Energy, extraordinary. Given it was Eldest Senior Sister''s hometown, having such miraculous entity was not surprising. We''ve arrived, the grandmother led Lu Yang to see the Immortal River and the stone stele beside it. The stream babbles softly, if not for the intense Spiritual Energy it exuded, no one would connect this small creek with the Immortal River, much less think of its magical effect where drinking its water could produce female offspring. The stone stele has weathered the vicissitudes of time, even someone ignorant of history can tell that this stele is horrifyingly ancient, older than the histories of the three great dynasties, a relic from the Ancient Times. The stone stele is engraved with the real name of the Immortal River in ancient script Mother-child River. As an expert in Ancient History and ancient script, Lu Yang, at this moment, became illiterate and could not recognize the characters on the stone stele; his only thought was to leave this place. Hey, this river looks really familiar. The discordant voice pronounced Lu Yang''s death sentence, behind him, a shadow appeared faintly, as if it had existed through the ages. Lu Yang''s expression turned to one of despair, Is it still possible to use the Playing Dead Technique now? Or, is the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype capable of reversing my memory, pretending this never happened? Lu Yang trembled severely, the shameful ancient past didn''t claim his life, and now was it time for the Eldest Senior Sister to claim it? The old lady revealed a surprised look: Are you the Ancient Immortal Fairy Eternity that Xiao Zhi and Mengmeng spoke of? Indeed, it is I. Fairy Eternity puffed out her chest, her expression as proud as could be. The old lady''s heart stirred: Immortal just mentioned that this Immortal River looks familiar? Could it be that the Immortal knows the origin of this Immortal River? Let me see. Fairy Eternity floated out, carefully examining the Immortal River while taking an interest in observing Yun Zhi''s reactions. The moment she entered the Secret Realm, she knew what this place was the familiar Heavenly Root, the familiar Mother-child River, she finally understood why Miss Yun had prevented her from entering the Secret Realm. But this act of challenging Miss Yun was somewhat dangerous, she couldn''t initiate it on her own. However, when Little Yang did it on her behalf, the nature of the act was completely different. Deserving indeed of being her own Little Yang, she didn''t even need her hint to do the job, worthy of commendation. Fairy Eternity circled around Yun Zhi, carefully observing Yun Zhi''s reactions, unwilling to miss any small detail. Yun Zhi''s face was expressionless, but the faint blush that rose on her cheeks betrayed her inner thoughts. Seeing this, Fairy Eternity''s smile grew wider, irrepressible. What is the origin of this Immortal River again? Fairy Eternity crossed her arms, thinking hard: Ah, I can''t quite remember. The Immortal doesn''t remember? The old lady had thought she would learn the origins of the Mother-child River this time. Once Fairy Eternity came out, it wasn''t that easy to send her back, she still hovered in the air, circling Yun Zhi. She and Yun Zhi holding leverage over each other, naturally could not disclose the origins of the Mother-child River, but that didn''t prevent her from seizing the opportunity to interrogate Yun Zhi well. Come Miss Yun, what should you call me? Fairy Senior. Yun Zhi said quietly, bowing her head as if afraid Fairy could hear clearly. Fairy Eternity cupped one ear, tilting her head and leaning towards Yun Zhi, laughing with her mouth wide open: Ah, you still call me senior, give you another chance, what should you call me? Yun Zhi''s cheeks grew even redder, she had never been so bashful in her life. Her lips trembled, unable to voice the words at her lips. Lu Yang watched, dumbstruck, an arrogant Fairy, a shy Eldest Senior Sister, am I supposed to be seeing this? Yun Zhi pulled out a slip of paper, handing it to Lu Yang. Junior Brother, this is the coordinates of your hometown I found from the Candle Sky Civilization. Chapter 1331 Chapter 1331: Chapter 1330: Will of Zombie Planet Chapter 1331: Chapter 1330: Will of Zombie Planet Huh? Coordinates of my homeland? Lu Yang was momentarily stunned by Yun Zhi''s sudden remark, unprepared to process this information. Yep. The blush hadn''t completely faded from Yun Zhi''s pretty face, and her voice was very soft. It was during the time when Lu Yang was in seclusion that Yun Zhi, having visited the Candle Sky Civilization, found the coordinates of Blue Star in historical records. She had planned to tell Lu Yang after his retreat, but he immediately went to the Peach Blossom Secret Realm after leaving seclusion, upsetting Yun Zhi''s plan. Now, Yun Zhi just wanted to hurry Junior Brother and Fairy Eternity to Blue Star, rather than stay in the Secret Realm any longer. Lu Yang, holding the small piece of paper with the coordinates for Blue Star, looked somewhat dazed, not expecting to suddenly learn the location of his homeland. So this is Little Yang''s home, Fairy Eternity, as expected, shifted her attention and, no longer teasing Yun Zhi, flew over to Lu Yang''s side. Due to the universe''s celestial bodies being in constant motion, the location of Blue Star is not fixed coordinates but rather a set of equations. By plugging in the current time, one can compute the present position of Blue Star. This is a common method used by cosmic civilizations to mark coordinates, which the Cultivation World learned and adopted after entering the universe. Then let''s go, back to your homeland for a look. Fairy Eternity waved her hand excitedly, always having heard Little Yang talk about it, she was quite curious about his homeland. As for Miss Yun, she couldn''t possibly escape now. Fairy Eternity couldn''t help but want to laugh when recalling Yun Zhi''s flustered appearance. Ah, exhilarating. After contending with Miss Yun in a battle of wits for so long, she had finally won for once. Second-in-command, are you leaving already? Yun Mengmeng felt a little reluctant, sensing that Lu Yang hadn''t been in the Secret Realm for long and was about to leave. She was somewhat puzzled, where was Second-in-command''s home? Wasn''t it in the Cultivation World? This all seemed to suggest it was a faraway place. Sister Mengmeng, you and Eldest Senior Sister should stay in our hometown and keep grandmother company. I''ll go back to my homeland for a visit, Lu Yang said with a smile. Okay. Lu Yang smiled as he said his goodbyes to everyone from the Yun Family, leaving the Peach Blossom Secret Realm. The entrance of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm wasn''t fixed, changing constantly; at this moment, it was situated beneath a lake in Shu State. This particular lake was fairly famous locally, attracting many tourists each year. Today, a local poetry gathering was organized by the lake. They composed and recited poetry, with the hope of leaving their names in the county records. After the impromptu poetry recitation, praises were sung. Brilliant poem, Brother Wang, truly! Hearing this poem, I feel as if my literary bottleneck is loosening, someone commended. You flatter me, it was merely an improvised light verse, Brother Wang said, unable to contain his big smile despite knowing it was just flattery. Suddenly, with a loud splash, the surface of the lake burst open, sending a hundred-foot-high spray of water into the air. A figure shot out, elegant and unrestrained, accompanied by a hearty laughter, vanishing without a trace, startling the gathered literary men. Who was that person? It looked like Lu Yang to me. I thought it looked like him too. Lu Yang? What''s he doing here? And why was he laughing? Could there be a treasure underneath the lake? The scholars discussed excitedly, no longer focused on the poetry gathering. This was Lu Yang, after allCa Great Power practitioner from the Cultivation WorldCwho could provide them with a chance that could last a lifetime with just a hint of a fortune. Thinking this, they dived into the lake, but finding nothing, they reported the event to the County Magistrate. The local county records documented the incident: Poets at the gathering saw Sword Immortal Lu Yang laugh as he soared from Chongyang Lake. Upon hearing this, the County Magistrate joyfully investigated but found nothing. Afterwards, several Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators, upon learning of this, also came to Chongyang Lake, but in the end, they found nothing as well. Unaware that his unintentional action would cause such a stir, Lu Yang steered the Black Canopy Boat and flew to outer space. Thanks to Vast Sea Daoist Lord, several permanent spatial passages have been established between the Cultivation World and the Interstellar Alliance, as well as between the Cultivation World and the Candle Sky Civilization, transforming journeys of several months into mere days and greatly facilitating offline interactions between these regions. Lu Yang also benefited from these conveniences and soon arrived at the Candle Sky Civilization. Geographically speaking, Blue Star is closer to the Candle Sky Civilization. As he neared his homecoming, Lu Yang felt a mix of nostalgia and excitement. His experiences on Blue Star were equally extraordinary. The sudden zombie crisis plunged the entire city into danger. Lu Yang struggled for survival in this apocalyptic world, escaping the clutches of zombies time after time. During this period, he rescued a Doctor who was investigating the source of the zombie crisis and found out that he himself was the original cause; the hospital director converted him into the first zombie, but he was special, having retained his rationality. Due to his uniqueness, he gained the ability to control zombies. With this power, he established a safe zone, sheltering a portion of humanity. Later, both the will of Blue Star and that of the Zombie Planet approached him, each attempting to court him to their side. He chose neither, instead traveling to challenge Corpse Kings across various locations, ruling over all zombies. During this time, he handed the leadership of the safe zone to the Doctor. After defeating all the Corpse Kings and subjugating all zombies, the Candle Sky Civilization attacked with a spacecraft. At that time, the Candle Sky Civilization was not as powerful as it is now, and they did not place much importance on Blue Star, sending only one spacecraft and a few smaller vessels. Even so, this still spelled disaster for Blue Star. Fortunately, with his control over both humankind and zombies, he managed to defeat the Candle Sky Civilization''s spacecraft. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then commandeered the Candle Sky Civilization''s spacecraft and headed to a planet covered in Spirit Stones, the source of the Candle Sky Civilization''s power. There, he engaged in fierce combat with the Candle Sky Civilization, learning that the Zombie Planet''s will was actually sent by the Candle Sky Civilization to create chaos with the zombie virus, simplifying their planned invasion. In the end, to stop the Candle Sky Civilization, he sacrificed himself along with all the Spirit Stone mines, and upon reopening his eyes, he was reincarnated into the Cultivation World. Coincidentally, in both his past and present lives, he was named Lu Yang. Though in terms of power levels, his past experiences are incomparable to those in the Cultivation World, they are still memories he cannot forget. With these thoughts, he did not immediately return to Blue Star but chose to stay in the Candle Sky Civilization for a while. There was still an enemy here. A graceful and attractive girl was passing through the streets, preparing to go home. Gu Yu, you''re back so early. Neighbors greeted the girl with smiles, indicating her good reputation in the vicinity. Yes, the bread sold out early today, so I''m home earlier. Gu Yu smiled faintly, a breathtaking sight that surely set many young hearts racing, falling head over heels in love. To the local neighbors, Gu Yu was somewhat of an enigma. She ran a bakery nearby which did well, and she was very warm to the locals. At the same time, she had an otherworldly beauty, and many had expressed their affection towards her, all to be gently rejected. Those with ulterior motives towards her simply vanished without a trace. During holidays, mysterious figures would visit her, showing the utmost respect, clearly important individuals. People speculated whether she was the daughter of a prominent family who did not wish to return home and instead came here to experience life. Amidst various rumors, Gu Yu simply smiled and did not bother to clarify anything. Her house, though externally identical to her neighbors'', was precisely modified. The interior was wrapped in a pulsating flesh, making it a stronghold nearly unparalleled on Candle Sky Star. She verified her biological information, opened her door, but was met with a stranger lying on her couch, which caused her to tense up. Who are you! Gu Yu shouted, distracting the stranger as countless tentacles sprouted from the couch, entwining the intruder. Not even a high-level Candle Sky Soldier could hope to escape from this trap. But mysterious flames erupted from the stranger, incinerating the tentacles cleanly. Burning away the tentacles seemed to be a trivial matter for the stranger. He slowly stood up, approaching Gu Yu who prepared to attack once more. It''s been a while, Miss Gu Yu, or should I say, the will of the Zombie Planet is more appropriate? Gu Yu''s pupils dilated sharply. Her information was of the highest confidentiality among the upper echelons of the Candle Sky Civilization. Who was this man, and how did he know her identity! Who the hell are you? The stranger gazed into Gu Yu''s eyes and slowly uttered the name that had once terrified her into seclusion. I am Lu Yang. Chapter 1332 Chapter 1332: Chapter 1331: Diary Chapter 1332: Chapter 1331: Diary Upon hearing Lu Yang''s self-introduction, Gu Yu''s pupils constricted sharply. The name Lu Yang was one she didn''t want to hear in her lifetime. The Candle Sky Civilization, fearing other civilizations would falter their rule, spared no effort searching for those living planets and destroying them. Gu Yu was one of the few with the highest power in the Candle Sky Civilization, and also the pioneer of this plan. She spread the zombie virus on those planets, disrupting the order of the stars. The Candle Sky Civilization would then send spacecraft allowing those planets to choose: to submit or to die. But these choices had nothing to do with her, she was only responsible for creating chaos. She played this trick with such proficiency, it''s unknown how many planets were destroyed because of her. Until she encountered Lu Yang on Blue Star. Lu Yang not only dealt with the Candle Sky Civilization''s spacecraft but also counterattacked, striking toward the Spirit Stone Planet, forcing her to finally expose her identity to deal with Lu Yang, and then escaping back to the Candle Sky Civilization. After fleeing back to the Candle Sky Civilization, an anomaly occurred on the Spirit Stone Planet, a man named Wu Yao suddenly appeared, extremely powerful, successively defeating battleships, and with his own power, subdued the Candle Sky Civilization to become the ruler. After Gu Yu learned about this, she was terrified, believing there''s no such thing as coincidence. This man named Wu Yao must have an inexplicable relationship with Lu Yang. After Wu Yao took power, she immediately retired, unwilling to have any relationship with Wu Yao. She disguised herself as an ordinary person, trying to fill her mind with busy life, not thinking about Lu Yang or Wu Yao. Decades passed, changing multiple identities, Gu Yu thought this matter had passed. After the Candle Sky Civilization established trade relations with the Cultivation World, Gu Yu heard that there was also a person named Lu Yang in the Cultivation World, a peerless genius. Hearing this name made her shudder, and she did not dare to learn more. Miss Gu Yu, don''t misunderstand. My name is Lu Yang, hailing from the Cultivation World. Lu Yang''s relaxed tone made Gu Yu breathe a sigh of relief; it seemed she was alarmed over nothing. I don''t know what you want with me At the same time, I also come from Blue Star. Gu Yu''s pupils constricted sharply once again, and she retreated repeatedly. These two were actually the same person; was he here to seek revenge on her? Thinking of Lu Yang''s fame in the Cultivation World, Gu Yu did not hesitate for a moment; she immediately abandoned that body, transferring to another zombie''s body. The body of this zombie girl was not her true form, but just one of the countless bodies she had. Just like the planetary consciousness of Blue Star was a Primordial Spirit, Gu Yu was also a Primordial Spirit, with an extremely high level of life and particularly unique abilities, capable of occupying any zombie''s body. If it were any ordinary Cultivator, they would have a hard time capturing her. But in front of Lu Yang, a Semi-Immortal, it all meant nothing. In Lu Yang''s eyes, a small and cute figure smaller than the girl flew out from the girl''s body, it was unknown towards where it was flying. Lu Yang was unmoved, and softly said: Trace Origin. These simple two words defied the laws of the world. Time reversed, as if all the colors of the universe had faded, leaving only the desolate gray-whiteness. The already-transferred Gu Yu was dragged away by some unknown grand force. The world returned to normal, and Gu Yu''s soul kneeled in front of Lu Yang. Gu Yu shivered with fright, having never seen such terrifying ability. This was beyond her, beyond anyone''s power to contend with! She knelt on the ground, continuously kowtowing, tears streaming, I beg you, please let me go, I have already reformed! If you don''t believe me, go ask the neighbors, they all praise me for being helpful! Lu Yang crouched down, patted Gu Yu''s cheek, his expression indifferent: You better go apologize to those people you killed on Blue Star. With a sharp cry, the golden divine bird appeared on Lu Yang''s shoulder, dazzling and brilliant, like a miniature sun. The golden divine bird transformed into the most primitive and pure Gold Crow True Flame, enveloping Gu Yu and burning his essence. Gu Yu writhed in agony, pleading and cursing until he dissolved into nothingness. This was the Taoist Fruit Embryo Level True Flame feared even by those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. How could a Primordial Spirit possibly contend with it? The once despair-inducing enemy had become so trivial. Vengeance came too easily. It took a while after Gu Yu vanished for Lu Yang to realize his nemesis had been vanquished, and he stood up, finally taking a deep breath. Lu Yang boarded the Black Canopy Boat and left Candle Sky Star, flying towards the Spirit Stone Planet. This was the place where he had perished in his previous life, and the first stop after Wu Yao''s transformationCit remained the heart of the Candle Sky Civilization, heavily guarded to this day. Lu Yang passed through the defensive line with ease, as if invisible, and landed on the Spirit Stone Planet. The spirit stones of this planet were abundant as the sea, with seven spirit stone veins, all either high-grade or top-grade. The layout of these spirit stone veins seems familiar, remarked Immortal Fairy Eternity, first with a sound of intrigue, then one of realization. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I remember now, this planet was created by the Yingtian Immortal and others. They combined several top-grade spirit stone veins, claiming that theoretically, this could give birth to Spirit Stone Essence. Lu Yang: No wonder I never saw such concentrated spirit stone veins in the Cultivation WorldCit turns out they were artificially created by Yingtian Immortal and his peers! Lu Yang roamed the Spirit Stone Planet, recalling every bit and piece of its history, while the Candle Sky Soldiers passed by without noticing his presence. This planet brought him nothing but unpleasant memories: piloting a spaceship far from home, fighting with Candle Sky Soldiers on the Spirit Stone Planet, being betrayed by Gu Yu, and igniting the spirit stone veins in despair. Ultimately, Lu Yang leaped into a mine shaftCa site of fallen rocks, partially melted stones, and traces of black blood, clearly indicating the scene of a battle. Lu Yang lay on the ground, gazing up at the sky, beneath which were top-grade spirit stones. This was the stance he held just before his death in his past life. It should be here. Lu Yang searched around, floating his hands over a pile of ashes. What''s this? Immortal Fairy Eternity asked curiously, it looked like something she had cooked. Lu Yang had a nostalgic expression as he seriously responded, A diary. I had a habit of keeping a diary in my past life. From my hometown to the Spirit Stone Planet, I carried it with me until it turned to ashes in the end. Trace Origin. He activated the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, drawing the scattered ashes from all directions. They gradually came together into the shape of the diary, like a painter adding color, restoring the vivid hues to the ashes. Lu Yang picked up the restored diary and flipped through it. When he reached the last page and saw the words Lu Yang''s Final Entry, he smiled faintly, filled with emotion. Back then, he would never have imagined that there would come a day when he''d hold his diary in hand once more. What does it say inside? Immortal Fairy Eternity poked her head forward curiously, trying to peek, which made Lu Yang quickly close the diary. Privacy, you can''t look. Hmpf, so stingy, Immortal Fairy Eternity grumbled, but she didn''t use her Immortal Sense to force a peek. Lu Yang placed the diary in his Identity Jade Pendant for safekeeping. The diary was already full, and he no longer had the habit of writing in it; it was now merely a memento. Fairy, let''s go. I''ll take you to see my old home! Lu Yang said with a smile. Reclaiming the diary had put him in a great mood, his voice even more robust than usual. Lu Yang took Immortal Fairy Eternity into his Spiritual Space, activated the Black Canopy Boat, and flew towards Blue Star by coordinates. Chapter 1333 Chapter 1333: Chapter 1332: Lu Yang''s Former Residence Chapter 1333: Chapter 1332: Lu Yang''s Former Residence In the cold, desolate universe, a streak of shuttle light shattered the tranquility, speeding faster than any spacecraft as space twisted around the light, piloted by Lu Yang on the Black Canopy Boat. The journey home was not boring, with Immortal Fairy by his side. As they approached Blue Star, Lu Yang grew increasingly anxious and restless; his prior missions to the Candle Sky Civilization to deal with Gu Yu and to the Spirit Stone Planet to retrieve his diary also stemmed from this reason. Otherwise, Lu Yang could have simply visited Blue Star before addressing these matters. Is that your hometown? Immortal Fairy''s voice snapped Lu Yang out of his thoughts. The azure planet slowly rotated in the universe, like a dazzling gem in the vast starry sky, dreamy and fantastical. Lu Yang swiftly pulled on the Black Canopy Boat, nearly flying past Earth. The Black Canopy Boat disengaged from light speed and leap mode, appearing out of nowhere. This scene was caught by a satellite, astonishing the old experts and professors at the space agency, almost popping their eyes out. Good heavens, what did I see? Did ancient people travel the universe in small boats? The space agency erupted in exclamations, thrown into complete disarray. Only then did Lu Yang notice the nearby satellite and realize his recklessness. He stowed away the Black Canopy Boat and leaped into Earth''s atmosphere alone. Quick, switch the view, track that humanoid creature''s movements! the old experts in the space agency shouted, startling their apprentices who had never heard their master''s voice raised so loud. But soon, they lost track of Lu Yang, to their immense frustration. Lu Yang darted through the clouds, his descent accelerating like a shooting star across the sky, then slowing down and landing on an airplane. He sat cross-legged on the exterior of the plane, looking down at the beautiful rivers, mountains, and landscape below, his mind filled with myriad thoughts. After hitching a ride on the jet stream, Lu Yang jumped off the plane before it landed, and performed a small magic skill, changing his ancient attire into Blue Star''s style. Looking at the crowd on the streets and the familiar style of buildings and skyscrapers, Lu Yang felt dazed for a moment, as if he had returned to Blue Star before the zombie crisis erupted. After surviving the zombie crisis, where only a fraction of people survived, and through decades of effort, Blue Star was finally restored to its former state. Only a small number of people in the Candle Sky Civilization knew of Blue Star''s existence, and given the great distance and lack of worthy conquest value, coupled with Gu Yu''s fear of Blue Star and his decision to seal most of Blue Star''s information before his retirement, the Candle Sky Civilization ceased sending people to Blue Star after the zombie crisis ended. Lu Yang wandered the streets, somewhat distracted. Before coming to Blue Star, he sensed that once there, he would meet many people and do many things. Yet, upon arrival, he found himself at a loss, not knowing what to do. This city was not a random choice. In his memory, this place used to be a safety zone he established, protecting countless survivors. As time passed, those familiar wasteland structures were gone, and his parents had passed away before the zombie crisis, making him feel like an outsider here. Following his vague memory, he stopped in front of what used to be his house and softly uttered the name of the new building. Doomsday History Museum? Little Yang, is this your home? Immortal Fairy curiously popped out, invisible to others anyway. Lu Yang nodded awkwardly: It should be. He sneaked past the ticket office and walked into the museum. Today is a weekday, yet there are still many visitors here, great-grandparents holding their grandchildren''s hands, telling them about that tough and dangerous period. The grandparent and grandchild duo stopped in front of a large sign: Look at this Peace Hospital, the zombie virus that brought the world to its knees originated from this hospital. Peace Hospital had been demolished long ago, leaving only a sign and some ruins at the entrance as a historic lesson, to serve as a wake-up call for future generations. That time was really dangerous, grandpa survived thanks to General Lu. The great-grandfather was deeply moved; out of options and starving, he was taken in by the safe zone, which allowed him to survive until now. During the doomsday era, Lu Yang organized a zombie legion, and people got used to calling him General Lu. Every time he thought back to those scenes, he wanted to thank Lu Yang face to face, to express gratitude for saving his life, but unfortunately, that was impossible now. Commander Lu fought for Blue Star, died on an alien planet, and his remains were lost. Lu Yang watched the old man for a while, gently shook his head, and couldn''t remember who he was; too many people had been rescued in the safe zone. Several teachers were leading a group of elementary school students to visit the Doomsday History Museum, talking about that period of history very familiar to Lu Yang. Lu Yang found his home, which had become a famous landmark, with the furniture setup and books arranged just as they used to be, although none were the original items. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was a commotion in the crowd nearby, it seemed a VIP was coming to clear the area, but Lu Yang just stood in front of his former home, hands behind his back, with bodyguards walking back and forth behind him, as if he were invisible. A wrinkled old woman hunched over, trembling with each step on her cane, refusing anyone''s help. Her entourage watched nervously, fearing she might fall, wondering how they would explain it to their superiors. This VIP had an astonishing background; no one on Blue Star had a more legendary existence than her. As a young woman, she was a doctor who investigated the source of the zombie virus in the danger zones and was subsequently rescued by General Lu. Although she didn''t uncover the source of the virus, she founded the safe zones with General Lu and even took over command of the safe zones. General Lu even handed over the zombie army to her. During the defense of Blue Star, she repeatedly performed heroic deeds. After General Lu led several Corpse Kings on an expedition to another planet, when zombies on Blue Star became uncontrollable, she organized the military, suppressed the zombies, united the seven major safe zones, and led the reconstruction after the disaster. At the height of her power, she decisively stepped back to let others lead. The safe zone was not her hometown, but she chose to stay in the safe zones after retirement and visited the Doomsday History Museum periodically. Her entourage felt a pang of sadness watching her struggle to walk; her illness was worsening, and this might be her last visit to the museum. The dignitary shakily made her way toward Lu Yang''s former home. The entourage, seeing a young man still standing in front of Lu Yang''s home, frowned deeply, cursing the bodyguards for their negligence; if anything happened to the dignitary, the spit from all over the world would drown them, the negligent staff. The dignitary saw the young man''s back, her eyes clouded; she was too old, gravely ill, and her mind was no longer clear. For a moment, she thought the young man overlapped with the image of someone she longed for, and couldn''t help but call out: Lu Yang, is it you? The young man turned around, revealing a face she didn''t recognize. The dignitary shook her head and chuckled bitterly, feeling her age. The will of Blue Star had said Lu Yang had self-detonated; how could he possibly appear here? Seeing the elderly dignitary, the young man smiled warmly. Doctor, long time no see. Chapter 1334 Chapter 1334: Chapter 1333: Rebirth Chapter 1334: Chapter 1333: Rebirth Upon hearing that high-ranking official shout out Lu Yang''s name, the accompanying staff were all abuzz. Who is Lu Yang? He is the savior of Blue Star. Even if it''s a child who doesn''t study history, a political ignoramus unaware of who the current leaders are, they would know the name Lu Yang. It could be said that without Lu Yang, Blue Star would have long become a Zombie Planet, or perhaps fallen captive to the Candle Sky Civilization! But the problem is, Lu Yang, who fought in the stars, has long been dead. How could he possibly appear here, so young, and not even resembling the photos in the textbooks? Is that high-ranking official senile, blurring fantasy and reality? Hearing Lu Yang''s response, the elderly doctor with white hair rolled his eyes and fainted straight away, scaring the accompanying staff who quickly rushed to support him. Lu Yang, however, reached the doctor before them and stealthily infused a tiny bit of Spiritual Energy to awaken him. Doctor Xia He, you''re still such a scaredy-cat, eh? Lu Yang said with a chuckling smile. When he first met the doctor, she appeared brave but was actually quite timid. To train her courage, Lu Yang often threw her into piles of zombies. Unexpectedly, after so many years, the doctor''s bravery hadn''t increased one bit. With blurry eyes, the doctor looked at the unfamiliar young face and the familiar exasperating tone, she was sure this person was the damned Lu Yang! Just that she didn''t know why he had changed his appearance and looked so young. Anyhow, since she knew Lu Yang, the bastard had always been weird, even telling her before that there were two personas in his head, one called the Will of Blue Star and the other the Will of Zombie Planet. If you scare Lu Yang to death, I won''t let you off even as a ghost! Xia He said through gritted teeth, it had been a long time since she felt so annoyed. In this world, perhaps only Lu Yang could stir her emotions like this. Don''t worry, now ghosts wouldn''t dare to come for me. Seeing the doctor again put Lu Yang in a great mood. Seeing you before I die, I can die without regrets, Xia He said smilingly, shaking her head. Her face was so aged it was hard to imagine she was once a striking beauty. If she had seen Lu Yang ten years ago, she would have felt ashamed for having aged, unwilling to appear before Lu Yang, hoping that in his memory she would remain forever young and beautiful. But now, as her end was near, seeing Lu Yang was all she wished for. I won''t let you die with me around, Lu Yang said, not with sadness but amusement. Xia He shook her head: I know my body well, I feel much better after seeing you, it must be the flickering of the flame before extinguishing, I won''t last much longer. You''re not dying, stop lying down. Lu Yang promptly pulled up Xia He, frightening the accompanying staff who were all too aware of her frailty, shocked by such rough treatment. However, Xia He seemed like nothing was wrong, even her breathing became much smoother. She was originally a doctor herself, more than aware of the anomaly in her body, this was definitely not the flickering of the flame before extinguishing! What, what did you do? Lu Yang looked at the cautious accompanying staff with a smirk, Are you sure you want to discuss this here? The accompanying staff certainly didn''t believe that the young man before them was Lu Yang, they thought Xia He had senile dementia and was deceived by someone with ulterior motives. The evacuation of the crowd had already begun outside, and armed police had the area surrounded, looking for suitable sniping positions. Let''s go to my house, Xia He said, yet the accompanying staff showed no intention of letting them through. Xia He was somewhat troubled. How could she not know what the accompanying personnel were thinking? Even if she gave a firm order, for her own safety, they probably wouldn''t let her through. You lead the way, I''ll take you there. Like he was scooping up rice, Lu Yang picked up Xia He horizontally, flew out of the museum, and left the accompanying personnel and armed police watching in stunned disbelief. The armed police dared not shoot, fearing they might accidentally injure Xia He, so they could only let them go. Xia He''s eyes widened. This bastard hadn''t been seen for so many years, and he could fly now?! Where is your home? Fly east! Xia He raised her arm and pointed east. Being held horizontally by Lu Yang did not make her feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, she felt a thrill. It reminded her of the apocalypse when Lu Yang would often drag her in and out of zombie encirclements. After a few directions, Lu Yang quickly arrived at Xia He''s homeCa villa. You''ve done quite well for yourself over the years, living in a villa now. I''m still living in a cave, Lu Yang teased. Xia He sighed, I originally wanted to live in a small house, but the government insisted it wasn''t safe and arranged for me to live here. Do you live in this big house alone? Not exactly, the housekeeper and security personnel are inside. Oh no, I don''t have the keys. With Xia He''s status, it was unlikely she''d carry keys. Before she finished speaking, Lu Yang took a step forward, walked through the wall, and entered the villa. Xia He was stunned. How did he do that? Where have you been all these years? Xia He asked. Not having seen Lu Yang for decades, he had become even more mysterious. Lu Yang waved his hand, No rush, I''ll treat your illness first. Xia He''s body was riddled with holes, like a leaky sack, her vitality rapidly slipping away. To say she was ill was an understatementCit was like the recklessness of her youth had caused old injuries that, with age, came back to haunt her. When she said she was about to die earlier, it wasn''t a joke. She was indeed close to death. The fact that she had lived until now was not so much a miracle as it was a stubborn willpower clinging onto life. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Xia He''s body couldn''t withstand much turmoil. Any other cultivator would have to dilute elixirs and gradually condition her body, performing a Washing Marrow, which would take days or even months. But Lu Yang made it simple. He activated the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype and tapped Xia He''s forehead. A miraculous glow spread from her forehead to her entire body. Wherever it touched, her skin became soft and youthful, as if she was reborn. This, this Xia He looked at her body in astonishment, feeling as if she had returned to her twenties, like when she first met Lu Yang, brimming with inexhaustible energy. She tried to imagine all the oddities of Lu Yang, but this technique still overturned her perceptions. Xia He had never dreamed that she could return to her youthful appearance. How about that, Doctor Xia? Isn''t my medical skill higher than yours now? Xia He used to tease Lu Yang often, mocking his ignorance of medicine. Now, Lu Yang finally had his chance to mock her back. What have you been through all these years? Xia He''s feelings were complex, as she recalled the Blue Star Will telling her that Lu Yang had died on the Spirit Stone Planet, and how she had cried. But at that time, she couldn''t show too much grief, as the Blue Star Will still needed her to organize humanity''s efforts against the zombiesCa task Lu Yang had entrusted to the Blue Star Will before his death. Back then, she had to suppress her sadness and always portray a fiery demeanor in front of others. It was this stark contrast that had left her with a lingering illness. Pah, I cried for nothing. Damn Lu Yang, give me back my tears. It all started with a rainy day on the second day of the second lunar month when I went to take the Seek Dao Sect examination Chapter 1335 Chapter 1335: Chapter 1334: Did General Lu Really Come Back to Life? Chapter 1335: Chapter 1334: Did General Lu Really Come Back to Life? Lu Yang''s story is very long, so long that it could not be finished even in three days and nights. Xia He listened quietly, her eyes filled with the vivacious expression of Lu Yang. From Lu Yang''s description, Xia He learned just how vast and magnificent the Cultivation World is, and also learned how rich and colorful Lu Yang''s experiences over the years have been. Over the years, Lu Yang encountered many dangers, yet Xia He noticed that when Lu Yang talked about these experiences, he was still very excited and took pleasure in them. It was clear that he was quite satisfied with his experiences over the years. Unfortunately, it was not herself who had accompanied Lu Yang by his side. Are you hungry? I''ll have someone bring up some food. Xia He said, though in truth it was not Lu Yang who was hungry, but herself. Suddenly, Xia He paused, realizing there was a problem. What''s wrong? Lu Yang asked, puzzled. Xia He pointed to her youthful face, somewhat panicked, Now that I look like this, will they still recognize me? If the security personnel knew about Xia He''s rejuvenation, even the most steadfast among them would become flustered. Even if they could verify Xia He''s identity through fingerprints and DNA comparison, it would surely not be a peaceful process. Then I''ll change you back to your original appearance. Lu Yang joked and even pinched his throat, imitating Xia He''s previous voice, Lu Yang, I''m going to die. Don''t mimic me! Xia He hit Lu Yang furiously, her punches soft and weak, lacking in strength. Stop hitting, stop hitting, let me think of a solution. Lu Yang quickly surrendered. I''ve got it. Before long, Lu Yang pulled out a piece of jade carved with exquisite patterns from his Identity Jade Pendant. This was a little gift from Junior Sister Tao that I mentioned before. She is skilled in Illusion Techniques, and this piece of jade is engraved with Illusion Array patterns. Once you wear it, others will think you look like your former self. Is it really that magical? Xia He put on the jade, looked in the mirror, and indeed, she had returned to her elderly appearance, her voice also turned hoarse. When she took off the Jade Pendant, she reverted to her original state. Only then did Xia He confidently call the maid to bring up some food. The maid was startled when she saw Xia He, not understanding when Xia He had come home. However, she did not dare to ask and just obediently went to cook. Make it richer in nutrients. Xia He instructed, as she normally could only drink a bowl of millet porridge; now that she had reverted to her younger self, she had a hearty appetite. The maid trembled, sadness welled up in her heart C the day had come, after all, when the old Xia He was having a momentary revival. She resolved to block out everything and perform at her best in this life, to provide the old Madame Xia with one last delicious meal. Did she misunderstand something? Xia He wondered when she returned, having never seen the maid with such a resolute look in her eyes. Lu Yang just stood to the side, snickering without pointing it out. This silly girl truly hadn''t changed at all, looking clever but actually quite naive. By the way, do you know where Bai Shuang is? Lu Yang inquired about the whereabouts of the will of Blue Star. Bai Shuang, the will of Blue Star C this was a name Lu Yang gave her. Bai Shuang? I haven''t seen her for a while. Since Xia He was the person Lu Yang trusted the most, so after Lu Yang''s Self-Detonation on the Spirit Stone Planet in his past life, Bai Shuang returned to Blue Star and sought out Xia He immediately to inform her of the bad news, hoping Xia He would form an army to exterminate Zombies. After Xia He reinstated the Blue Star, Bai Shuang lent a helping hand. Through mutual aid and due to Lu Yang''s connections, Xia He became a rare good friend of Bai Shuang. She said she wanted to find a way to save me and then disappeared, never to be seen again. Xia He sighed, longing to share the good news of Lu Yang still being alive with her. As the consciousness of the planet, Bai Shuang came and went without a trace, always seeking out Xia He on her own initiative. Xia He didn''t have Bai Shuang''s contact information. This made things difficult for Lu Yang. He was able to find Gu Yu because the higher-ups of the Candle Sky Civilization were all aware of Gu Yu''s existence. Through interrogation, finding out her whereabouts would have been easy. But Bai Shuang was extremely elusive, and it was likely that in the vast Blue Star, only Xia He knew of Bai Shuang''s existence, making the search for her exceedingly challenging. However, Lu Yang didn''t overthink it. Bai Shuang was searching for a way to save Xia He. Whether she found it or not, she would eventually come back to Xia He. Another half a month passed. During this period, Lu Yang stayed by Xia He''s side, visiting the historical museum, former battle zones, and the library to see how history judged Lu Yang. They reminisced about the bits and pieces of life during the apocalypse, and when they touched upon embarrassing moments, they would exchange a knowing smile, in sync. It was you who covered up the fact about me being the original pathogen, wasn''t it? Lu Yang asked. His acquaintance with Xia He began when she ventured into a zombie danger zone to investigate the source of the virus. However, the history books stated that the origin of the virus was never found. Xia He''s smile blossomed: You are the hero of Blue Star and were the faith of all humanity during that time. Faith cannot be tainted. Lu Yang nodded but said nothing. The Immortal inside you, can we have the pleasure of meeting her? Xia He asked curiously. In the stories narrated by Lu Yang, the Female Immortal was mentioned the most. How can this Immortal honor your mere mortal request to meet me? Despite her words, Fairy Eternity still emerged from Lu Yang''s body, huffing and looking discontentedly at Xia He, disliking the sight of her either way. Little Yang was always being affectionate with her and seldom chatted with Fairy Eternity anymore. I have seen Immortal Fairy Eternity before, thank you for always taking care of Lu Yang, Xia He said, performing the ancient ceremony impeccably. She learned it specifically from Lu Yang and mastered it after being shown once. Lu Yang wondered why Xia He had taken an interest in the ancient ceremonies of the Cultivation World. Had she done so just for this moment? Xia He''s attitude greatly pleased Immortal Fairy Eternity, who hummed with self-satisfaction: There''s nothing to thank me for. After all, Little Yang is mine, and it''s my duty to take care of him. Immortal Fairy Eternity carries the honorable title of Immortal, eternally living freely and at ease, yet you struggle to rebuild your Immortal Body and have to dwell within Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. It truly is a grievance for you. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immortal Fairy Eternity was startled, sensing a hidden meaning in the girl''s words. Hearing Lu Yang''s story, Xia He felt something strange, as if something was off about Immortal Fairy Eternity. Yet that was merely her intuition, something she casually remarked. Xia He''s bodyguards, aware of the mysterious man by her side, remained on high alert, fearing he might attempt to use the aged Xia to fulfill some unspeakable secrets. Although Xia was not active in politics anymore, her influence remained steadfast. A single word from her demanded attention from the Blue Star''s high echelons. As for saying the mysterious man was Lu Yang, the bodyguards naturally didn''t believe it, even though Lu Yang had demonstrated his extraordinary powers at the historical museum. These so-called bodyguards, in fact, military personnel sent by Blue Star''s high-level officials to protect Xia He, reported the information on Lu Yang to the upper echelons of Blue Star, all of whom remained speechless. The reason was simple: they had in their possession a report from the head of the Space Agency. The satellite photos showed an ancient person traveling through the universe in a small boat, identical to the mysterious man beside Xia He. Is the person by old Xia''s side really General Lu? The reaction within Blue Star''s higher echelons varied, but they all unanimously decided to keep this matter as top secret, not visiting the resurrected Lu Yang nor the waning Xia He. Chapter 1336 Chapter 1336: Chapter 1335: The Trouble of Bai Shuang Chapter 1336: Chapter 1335: The Trouble of Bai Shuang Another month had passed, and these days Lu Yang had been living quite comfortably. The bodyguards no longer watched him like they were guarding against thieves, probably because they had received orders from higher-ups. Bai Shuang still hadn''t come looking for Xia He, which Lu Yang found odd. If it weren''t for his interference, Xia He would still be alive; logically, Bai Shuang should have shown up by now. Outside the villa, a young man dressed in traditional Chinese attire leisurely walked towards the villa but was stopped by the on-duty soldiers: Stop, who are you! Facing the armed soldiers, the young man in traditional attire showed a hint of a smile and said respectfully: ''Please tell old Lady Xia that I wish to see her. Old Lady Xia isn''t someone you can meet just because you want to, the duty soldier frowned and was about to drive the young man away. Seeing this, the young man in traditional dress sighed alone: I knew it would be like this. After speaking, he disappeared in an instant, and the next moment he appeared in the courtyard, prompting the duty soldier to quickly sound the alarm. Enemy attack! As soldiers tasked with protecting Xia He, all were elites among elites. The moment he forcibly entered the courtyard, several sniper rifles targeted him. The squad leader stepped forward to intercept, but the young man in traditional attire knocked him down with a single palm, even before he had time to react, despite being the champion of a military exercise competition. BangCBangCBangC Three gunshots rang out, aimed at the joints of the young man in traditional attire, but he, already alert, neither dodged nor avoided, and a golden shield appeared on his body to block the three bullets. What?! The sniper was shocked. Even with professional psychological training, the sight still left him stunned for a moment. Blocking sniper bullets, is this still a human? Facing the encircling soldiers, the young man in traditional attire moved as if strolling in a leisurely courtyard, knocking them down one by one. He pushed open the villa''s main door with a smile, searched around the villa, but did not find Xia He. Returning to the living room and turning around, he saw Xia He who had just returned from shopping standing at the main door, along with a strange man carrying many shopping bags. Who are you? Xia He frowned. The soldiers nearby were all knocked down, clearly by the man in traditional attire. Those accompanying her wanted to stop Xia He, but she insisted on returning to the villa. My name is Li Wenjie, I have seen old Lady Xia. My master hopes you can come and have a talk. What if I don''t want to? Xia He asked. Li Wenjie''s smile did not change: You better make a trip, after all, your friend Bai Shuang is in my master''s hands. Of course, if you still refuse to go, I will have no choice but to take you forcefully. The next moment, Lu Yang appeared in front of Li Wenjie, grabbing him by the throat. What did you say! Li Wenjie, no longer composed, flailed desperately, but it was as if his neck was caught in a vice, making it impossible to struggle free. Lu Yang stared intently at Li Wenjie, a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator from Blue Star. Li Wenjie definitely wasn''t a cultivator from the Cultivation World; there wasn''t anyone in the Cultivation World who didn''t recognize Lu Yang. How did Li Wenjie obtain such cultivation skills? If Blue Star had a legitimate cultivation method, he would have discovered it during the zombie crisis. Where is your master! At Kunlun Mountain. Lu Yang Xia He said softly, her worry for Bai Shuang''s safety now immense. I know, let''s go to Kunlun Mountain, I want to see who dares to touch even a finger on Bai Shuang! Lu Yang hadn''t felt this angry in a long time, his killing intent pervading the air. No wonder he couldn''t find Bai Shuang, she had been captured! Lu Yang roughly threw Li Wenjie into the Green Blade Sword Small World, summoned the Black Canopy Boat, embraced Bai Shuang, and sped towards Kunlun Mountain! Deep within Kunlun Mountain, ancient runes stretched out from the earth like eight dragon veins charging in all directions. As the runes extended, a burly monk with a scarred face built an altar. On the altar was a petite girl devoid of physical form, possessing only a soul, while below knelt praying devotees. Among them were wealthy businessmen, scientists, and professors; at this moment, they had abandoned their past identities, devotedly worshiping the scar-faced monk and wholeheartedly chanting scriptures. The scar-faced monk could hardly conceal the joy in his heart. He never expected to encounter a Primordial Spirit on such a remote planet. If he could subdue it and make it his devotee, it would undoubtedly boost his Spiritual Sense and advance his Cultivation Level! After his cultivation improved, he might even have a chance to break the Ancient Sealing of Kunlun Mountain! Unfortunately, this Primordial Spirit was steadfast, and chanting scriptures seemed insufficient to weaken its will. Although he could slowly refine it, he now had a better method. This Primordial Spirit was friends with a local native, and by bringing that friend before her and letting her witness their death, her resolve would surely waver, allowing him to subdue her in her unguarded moment. The scar-faced monk revealed a greedy expressionCthis was his opportunity. Little sprite, haven''t you always been babbling about saving your friend? Don''t worry, you''ll see her very soon! How dare you! Bai Shuang charged off the altar in anger, but the altar was surrounded by ancient scriptures, forming an invisible cage that firmly trapped her. Bai Shuang deeply regretted it; she had spoken of Xia He in her delirium not long ago, not realizing that the old monk had overheard. Of course I dare. The more agitated Bai Shuang became, the more pleased the scar-faced monk wasChe knew the significant place Xia He held in her heart, and her witnessing his death would have an even better effect. Calculating the time, his loyal disciple should have found Xia He by now. A majestic and wrathful voice echoed through Kunlun Mountain, causing the mountaintop''s snow to burst forth and the ground to shake. Really? I wonder who gave you the audacity! Who''s there! The scar-faced monk spun around, the power contained in the voice making his heart tremble. The Black Canopy Boat, as an accelerative Immortal Treasure traveling through the universe, moved unbelievably fast, crossing nearly half of Blue Star in the blink of an eye from the villa to Kunlun Mountain. The scar-faced monk caught sight of the figure on the Black Canopy Boat, his pupils suddenly constricting: Lu, Lu Yang! How could Lu Yang be here! Lu Yang likewise recognized the scar-faced monk, the evil monk Ban Bu, from Buddha Country, a former Abbot of the Twelve Great Temples'' Sajia Temple who entered the evil path and vanished without a trace, ranking even above Master Ming Yu, a true ancient relic. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Lu Yang, Ban Bu trembled uncontrollably. Witnessing Lu Yang''s battle with Wu Yao, how could he not know the formidable strength of this rising star, knowing that no one in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage could be his match. He cursed his misfortune; after dodging around and barely escaping pursuit from Western Paradise Temple, he ran into this place called Blue Star, thinking it was a place of fortune, only to run into Lu Yang. Considering this poor monk as an elder, if young friend Lu Yang is willing to spare my life, I am willing to offer all my treasures The devotees stared dumbfounded. In their eyes, Ban Bu was an omnipotent deity; when had he ever been so utterly subservient? Seeing Xia He weakly tormented by the altar, Bai Shuang called out softly, Xia He. Witnessing this scene, Lu Yang''s heart ached immensely, and he exploded in rage, striking Ban Bu with his sword. The brilliant sword light illuminated the entirety of Kunlun Mountain. Die, you old relic! Chapter 1337 Chapter 1337: Chapter 1336: How Is There Someone in Your Spiritual Space? Chapter 1337: Chapter 1336: How Is There Someone in Your Spiritual Space? Facing Lu Yang''s furious strike, the Evil Monk Ban Bu had no means to escape; thus he steeled his heart and decided to fight to the death. He resolutely bit the tip of his tongue, without any hesitation smeared his face with his blood forming bizarre symbols. He had thoroughly researched ancient history; these were signs of some ancient tribe, burning up lifespan Essence Blood. It was as if countless bells were tolling within the body of the Evil Monk Ban Bu, Buddhist chants echoed, compelling involuntary worship, but upon closer listening, one would realize that these chants were not pure but tainted with malevolent obsessions. A golden Arhat Dharma Image congealed, majestic and solemn. The disciples, excited upon seeing this, kowtowed with such fervor that their heads bled. You young ones, you''ve forced my hand! The Evil Monk Ban Bu was bleeding from all orifices, his face twisted and ferocious, the golden Arhat too was roaring. Even when pursued by Ming Yu, the Abbot, he had never used this move which could consume thousands of years of his lifespan. If it weren''t a life-or-death moment, he really wouldn''t want to use it. But facing Lu Yang''s strike, all was in vain. The golden Arhat was split in two. The Evil Monk Ban Bu had hoped to distract Lu Yang with the golden Arhat and escape; he never anticipated the sword to be so terrifying, incapable of blocking even one move, his expression was still one of horror even in death. This strike was a convergence of Lu Yang''s Essence, Qi, and Spirit; even the Soul could not escape this sword, cleaved into two halves. Disgusting. Lu Yang felt nauseated that such a person lived even a second longer. As the Soul was about to disperse, Lu Yang caught the two halves and forcefully conducted a Soul Search, discovering everything the Evil Monk Ban Bu did after arriving on Blue Star. The omnipotent deity had fallen; the disciples, upon witnessing this, hurriedly fled. Stop. With just one word, Lu Yang froze these disciples and with a grand wave of his hand, transported them all to the foot of Kunlun Mountain. Through the Soul Search, Lu Yang found that these people were just ordinary people who had been brainwashed by Ban Bu, not inherently evil. However, their minds must not have been very clean to be brainwashed by Ban Bu, all swayed by their desires. How to deal with these people was a problem for another time. It wasn''t easy to meet Bai Shuang, so he wasn''t going to think about these troubles now. If one truly spoke of an evil person, then Li Wenjie, who forcefully intruded into the villa, certainly counted as one. He was a disciple of an ancient sect on Blue Star and happened to encounter Ban Bu when he first arrived. He did many things for him, becoming the patriarch of that sect, where he was lawless. Lu Yang gently tapped the Green Peak Sword, its buzzing sound shattered Li Wenjie within the Green Blade Sword Small World. Sister Bai! Xia He called out, jumping off the Black Canopy Boat and rushing to the altar. At that moment, she was wearing the Illusion Array Jade Pendant, still taking the form of an old grandmother. Bai Shuang was stunned by the sight; when she last saw Xia He, she was trembling with a walking stick, her movements unsteady, but now she could run and jump? You, what''s going on with you? The change was too abrupt; Bai Shuang was somewhat unable to react, And who is he? The Evil Monk Ban Bu was the most terrifying enemy she had ever encountered in her life, giving her a sense of oppression far greater than the will from the Zombie Planet Gu Yu, or the Candle Sky Civilization Fleet. Even her ability to come and go as she pleased was thwarted by the Evil Monk Ban Bu, which left her panicked. But such an enemy was slain by that young man with a single sword strike. Xia He removed the Illusion Array Jade Pendant, revealing her youthful appearance, wiping away tears excitedly, pointing to the young man sheathing his sword gracefully: Sister Bai, Lu Yang is back, he cured me! Lu Yang He is Lu Yang?! Bai Shuang was first taken aback, then stared incredulously with eyes wide open, mouth slightly ajar, unable to close it for a long time. She suddenly remembered the Evil Monk Ban Bu calling out Lu Yang''s name, and moreover, Xia He couldn''t possibly recognize the wrong person. Are you really Lu Yang? Sister Bai, don''t you recognize me? Lu Yang thought his earlier sword-retracting move wasn''t cool enough, so he pulled it out and put it away again. Bai Shuang became certain, only Lu Yang would act cool so deliberately. You, you self-detonated, didn''t you? Bai Shuang stuttered as she spoke; she had watched Lu Yang self-detonate with her own eyes, leaving not even ashes behind. The body is gone, but the soul remains, Lu Yang said with a grin, patting his chest to show he was healthy and there was no need to worry. Although Bai Shuang didn''t quite understand how Lu Yang had come back to life, as long as he had, that was all that mattered. Lu Yang was the first friend she had made; even her name was given by Lu Yang. No matter what, he would always be her best friend. Bai Shuang missed the days when she lived inside Lu Yang''s body. During the apocalypse, she often stayed within Lu Yang to pull him to the human side. She would argue with Gu Yu; if it weren''t for Gu Yu''s ultimate betrayal, those times would have been the happiest moments of Bai Shuang''s life. As the array method on the altar dissipated, Bai Shuang returned to her usual spirited state and drifted towards Lu Yang''s body, following her memory, only to be stopped by the tightly closed spiritual space. Lu Yang, why can''t I enter your body? Bai Shuang gently knocked on the spiritual space, which she used to be able to enter and exit at will. Separated by the spiritual space, Immortal Fairy looked at Bai Shuang with an unfriendly expression: It''s occupied here. Bai Shuang was so startled by the sudden appearance of Immortal Fairy that she did a somersault in mid-air: Lu Yang, who is she? Immortal Fairy stood with hands on hips, like a haughty young mistress from ancient times who had moved into her husband''s family''s home: This place is my home now. Lu Yang was really getting a headache, courteously inviting Bai Shuang and Immortal Fairy out of his body. Sometimes he even felt like his body wasn''t his own, as anyone seemed able to drop in whenever they wanted. Xia He explained from the side, Sister Bai, honestly speaking, this Immortal Fairy is Lu Yang''s benefactor; we should be grateful to her. A benefactor? Let me explain. Lu Yang said, being the person involved, he knew the intricacies of the situation best, which couldn''t be explained in just a few words. Lu Yang had no choice but to retell the story from the beginning, and Bai Shuang listened with great interest. She never imagined there was such a magical place as the Cultivation World, let alone that Lu Yang could stand out in a world filled with powerful cultivators like dragons. Bai Shuang felt proud inside; indeed, her judgment of people wasn''t wrong. So you''re saying I''m not the will of Blue Star, but a Primordial Spirit? Right. That''s also why that old monk wanted to subdue you. Every Primordial Spirit has tremendous potential. If properly cultivated, reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage wouldn''t be difficult. So why can''t I do anything now? Bai Shuang was puzzled. Primordial Spirits sounded so formidable, yet all she could do was run around in human bodies, unable to do anything but chat. You lack Spiritual Energy, Sister Bai, Lu Yang said with a resigned smile, I just repeatedly emphasized the effects of Spiritual Energy, and you haven''t paid any attention. So you''re saying if I had Spiritual Energy, I could become very, very strong? That''s right Immortal Fairy, what are you doing? Lu Yang noticed out of the corner of his eye that Immortal Fairy was circling the belly of Kunlun Mountain, with a thoughtful expression. He remembered from Evil Monk Ban Bu''s memories that there was an Ancient Sealing deep within Kunlun Mountain; one reason to subdue Bai Shuang here was also because of it. Immortal Fairy pointed at several nearby mountain peaks, This place looks familiar, feels like my home. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1338 Chapter 1338: Chapter 1337 North Star Chapter 1338: Chapter 1337 North Star Your home? Lu Yang was startled upon hearing this. The home of Fairy Eternity is none other than the North Star from Ancient Times, which is also the only star she controls. During the time when the Four Ancient Immortals battled the hidden enemy, Qinghe, in order to protect what belonged to Fairy Eternity, seized the opportunity to send the North Star away. Due to the intense chaos then, even Qinghe couldn''t determine the final location of the North Star. Moreover, four hundred thousand years have passed since then, and even if one remembered the original location, finding the North Star would be impossible. This exploration into the universe also aimed to find the North Star, but with no clues, they could only rely on fate. I''ll use my Immortal Sense to see. In fact, when Fairy Eternity came to Kunlun Mountain, she found the place somewhat familiar and considered scanning it with her Immortal Sense. However, seeing Little Yang and Bai Shuang catching up happily, if she were to confirm that this was the North Star, she definitely wouldn''t be able to refrain from telling Little Yang and would ruin the mood of their reunion. She spread her Spiritual Sense over Kunlun Mountain, confirming her suspicions, and burst into happy laughter. This is the North Star! Really?! Lu Yang was confused, Then why didn''t you recognize it when you first came to Blue Star? Having been on Blue Star for nearly two months now, surely it wouldn''t take Fairy this long to recognize her own home. The landscape has completely changed since our time; the North Star used to be just one continent, said Fairy Eternity, gesturing an irregular shape depicting what the continent of the North Star once looked like. Lu Yang understood. When Qinghe threw out the North Star, it was only ensured that the star as a whole wouldn''t be torn apart by forces; she had no time to tend to the state of the continents. During its high-speed flight, the continent on the North Star disintegrated, and the landscape changed. No wonder Fairy Eternity couldn''t recognize it. Bai Shuang and Xia He, baffled by their conversation, wondered how the ancient Fairy Eternity could possibly call this place home. Lu Yang briefly explained, and they suddenly understood, their interest piqued. The home of Fairy Eternity is where? Come on, follow me! Fairy Eternity waved grandly, exuding an authoritative stance, the kind that would gather protection fees on the streets. Crossing over seven or eight mountains, they arrived at the deepest part of Kunlun Mountain. Kunlun Mountain''s grand and steep terrain was rarely visited, and the place they reached was unprecedentedly secluded. Here? Xia He and Bai Shuang looking around, saw only a world of white snow and devastation with no vegetation, harsh and extremely cold. Without Lu Yang''s protection, Xia He would''ve already frozen into an ice sculpture. This place hardly seemed habitable. Below here, Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity said in unison, pointing downwards. Nowadays, Kunlun Mountain is vastly different from its form during Ancient Times; following the splitting of continents and changes in terrain, the main body of Kunlun Mountain is buried deep underground, along with the home of Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity formed hand seals and executed the Supreme Immortal Technique, sending Ancient Runes into the ground. Shortly after, the whole of Kunlun Mountain began to shake violently, and the ground cracked. At this point, the surface became unsafe, and Lu Yang decisively took Xia He into the sky, with Fairy Eternity and Bai Shuang following willingly. Flying high, Xia He finally saw the mountains changing form and gasped in astonishment. The mountain seemed to come to life, breaking through the earth and rapidly growing upwards, piercing through the clouds and rising tens of thousands of meters, impossibly large. In an instant, Blue Star''s highest mountain was replaced, towering many times over the second highest. At this moment, the space agency was in chaos, with older professors trembling so much that they couldn''t even hold onto their reading glasses, dropping them on the ground. On the big screen at the space agency was the space view of Blue Star; the changes in Kunlun Mountain were so drastic from space that they completely overturned their understanding. The most senior expert whispered lowly, voicing everyone''s thoughts: What has happened to this world? Lu Yang and three others landed in front of a stone gate at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, where there were traces of past habitation. Hehe, this is Fairy Eternity''s home! Fairy Eternity stood in front of the stone gate, proudly asking Lu Yang to take a picture. This moment required a fine commemoration. Originally, he was accompanying Little Yang back home; unexpectedly, Little Yang lived at the North Star. Click. The high-definition camera captured a group photo of the four in front of the Abode. Fairy Eternity excitedly tapped Lu Yang''s shoulder: I told you our fates were not shallow. Our hometowns are from the same place. Lu Yang: He had never thought in his lifetime that he could become fellow townspeople with Fairy Eternity, separated by four hundred thousand years. Lu Yang took a deep breath and pushed open the gate. A rich wave of Spiritual Energy hit them, like an ocean of Spiritual Energy. Spiritual Energy was usually invisible and untouchable, but the energy inside this Abode was so dense that it had materialized, almost sweeping Xia He away. Lu Yang raised his hand to create a Protective Shield around Xia He; ordinary people couldn''t withstand such a dense assault of Spiritual Energy. On the other hand, Bai Shuang, upon contact with the Spiritual Energy, was incredibly excited. Being a Primordial Spirit, naturally powerful, she required Spiritual Energy the most. Subject to this surge of energy, her power increased by hundreds of times even without any guidance from a Cultivation Technique. Lu Yang guessed that the Top-grade Spirit Stones inside the Abode had shattered and were sealed behind the stone gate, all blocked within the Abode. Now that they were opened, they gushed out like floodwaters. The car of the white phoenix, flying high and clear, perpetually bright and returning to true form, descending into the myriad powers within As he meditated on Enlightenment, the hair of the Old Heavenly Master from the Zhengyi Sect had all turned white. His days were numbered, and he could even feel every moment of his lifespan dripping away, yet he displayed an unusual calm. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since childhood, he had been accepted into the Zhengyi Sect, showcasing extraordinary talent, and quickly became an authorized Heavenly Master learning how to absorb Spiritual Energy and introducing it into his body to become a Qi Refiner. Sadly, he could not progress further simply because the Zhengyi Sect did not have enough Spiritual Energy for his Cultivation. He could only stop at the initial three levels of Qi Refinement. The foundations of the Zhengyi Sect were considered extensive, possessing dozens of Spirit Stones of varying quality. However, after two thousand years, the Spirit Stones had long been depleted, and the last one was used by the Old Heavenly Master during his Energy Introduction. Thus, although the Old Heavenly Master was talented and possessed the Method of Cultivation, without the aid of Spiritual Energy, he could not break through the limit of his lifespan and could only calmly await death. The Old Heavenly Master felt no regrets; in his youth, he witnessed the peak of Blue Star, in his middle age, he survived the zombie crisis, and in his later years, he assisted in the rebuilding of Blue Star. He had a rich life and would die with no regrets. His only regret was that his low Cultivation Level was not very helpful in the apocalyptic situation; unable to withstand bullets even with the initial three levels of Qi Refinement, he was merely like an ordinary person with good martial abilities, only able to save people with his meager efforts. Suddenly, his body shuddered, his eyes wide; just then, he felt a cool breath pass through his chest. Is it Spiritual Energy?! How was this possible? It had been many years since he last felt the rhythmic dance of Spiritual Energy. One after another, waves of Spiritual Energy kept coming, nourishing his body. The Old Heavenly Master confirmed it, tears of excitement uncontrollably streaming down his face. This was indeed Spiritual Energy! Has the End of Dharma Era ended? Simultaneously, those famous sects and temples all felt the wash of Spiritual Energy. In Ancient Times, the people living at the North Star saw the outbreak of an Immortal Battle, and they packed up and fled from the North Star, leaving behind some Spirit Stones and Cultivation Methods hurriedly, which became the foundation of future sects. The Spirit Stones handed down over time had long been used up. Now, as Fairy Eternity''s Abode opened, the bursting forth of Spiritual Energy was healing Blue Star, renewing these sects, and ushering Blue Star into a new eraCthe Era of Spiritual Energy Resurgence. Chapter 1339 Chapter 1339: Chapter 1338: Fairy Eternity''s Immortal Fall Land Chapter 1339: Chapter 1338: Fairy Eternity''s Immortal Fall Land Tang Yu, exhausted from a day''s work, dragged himself home to find nobody there except for the black cat meowing. Normally, Tang Yu would have the energy to play with his beloved pet, but right now he felt hollow inside, haunted by the day''s criticisms from his boss and the break-up text from his girlfriend. Tang Yu, after being together for two years, you really lack ambition. You don''t know how to charm your superiors; what''s the use of just burying yourself in work? I see no future with you, let''s break up. Tang Yu sighed, truly unable to engage in the repulsive act of pleasing such an immoral boss. He glanced over at a brass tripod sitting on top of the TV stand, palm-sized, engraved with inexplicable patterns. If only you could be sold for a good price, Tang Yu shook his head helplessly. This was an artifact handed down from his great-grandfather''s generation, allegedly passed down even from his great-grandfather, extent of transmission unknown, but the craftsmanship was exquisite, definitely an antique with significant history. However, after consulting several antique experts multiple times, they all concluded it was a modern craft, even younger than him. Pah, what damn experts, they don''t recognize the real value, Tang Yu spat. Worn out from the day, Tang Yu, halfway through undressing, was simply too sleepy and immediately fell asleep. After he fell asleep, as Spiritual Energy revived, the brass tripod slightly trembled, runes inside flickered, and by midnight, a drop of thick Spiritual Water gathered inside, the brass tripod''s Creation Divine Liquid. The black cat climbed next to the tripod, licking up the drop of Creation Divine Liquid, its fur growing increasingly glossy. Suddenly in its mind appeared the origin of the brass tripod, an Ancient Spiritual Treasure used by the ancient people to worship Immortals, capable of condensing Creation Divine Liquid, which had many divine effects like improving one''s constitution and activating bloodlines. Da, Luo, Jue The black cat, in a female voice, started to speak human language, stutteringly pronouncing the name of a cultivation technique that also appeared in its mind. Like Tang Yu''s situation, there were many, where Ancient Spiritual Treasures had lost nourishment from Spiritual Energy, degraded to mundane objects, scattered in the Mortal World. With the resurgence of Spiritual Energy, these Spirit Treasures gradually came to life, revealing various mighty powers. Entering the Abode, everyone realized this place was a Cave Heaven. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Abode was not barren like Kunlun Mountain, but instead was brimming with vitality, an aura of Immortal Spiritual Energy circulating, even a single breath was believed to extend life, this aura was still useful for Lu Yang now. It was hard to imagine that this was an Abode that had gone through 400,000 years; everything was as immaculate as if untouched by time, as if the owner of the house had just left. And now, the owner of the house had returned. The soft big bed, casually placed chairs, a blanket made from top-grade Demon Beast fur, a decorative bookshelf Lu Yang found the furnishings in the Abode strikingly familiar, exactly like his Spiritual Space! Woo-hoo, back home! The first thing Fairy Eternity did upon returning home was to dive onto the soft big bed, feeling immensely at home. This is Immortal Fairy''s home then, Bai Shuang and Xia He marveled repeatedly, according to mythology, this place should be called an Immortal Mansion, incredibly marvelous. The two women were quickly drawn to the artifacts on the bookshelf, the books on it were decorative, and so were these artifacts. Although they could not determine the origin of these artifacts, their aesthetics resonated; with just one glance, they found the craftsmanship of these bronze mirrors, vases, and incense burners exquisitely detailed, with beautiful patterns, making them hard to part with. These are all top-level Immortal Treasures, Lu Yang sighed. Even Semi-Immortals cherish owning a single Immortal Treasure as much as their lives, yet here they lay piled up like cabbages at the Fairy''s place. For instance, in the vase, there was some Immortal Liquid. Just a drop could transform a Demon Beast, allowing it to grow into a great demon of a thousand years. Such a thing was definitely useless for Fairy Eternity; it was merely placed here for aesthetic. Lu Yang clicked his tongue; he was doing fairly well now, but his Abode was rather modest compared to the Fairy''s extravagant display. Take whatever you like, Fairy Eternity said generously, adhering to the saying that one who accepts another''s gift often finds it difficult to go against them later. Essentially saying don''t bother her Little Yang after taking the items. That doesn''t seem right, the two women hesitated, unaware of Fairy Eternity''s ulterior motives, merely knowing from Lu Yang that these items were extremely precious and thus felt embarrassed to take them. What are these? They inadvertently touched some transparent stones on the ground, resembling glass. The ground was covered with these, seemingly arranged according to some pattern. Empty Spirit Stones. Lu Yang picked up one then casually threw it away. These were all Top-grade Spirit Stones; their Spiritual Energy had already been released when the Abode''s seal was broken, dispersing into the outside world and improving the environment of Blue Star. Suddenly, Lu Yang paused, picked up a Spirit Stone to examine, then continuously picked up several more. He discovered that these Spirit Stones were intact and not as he initially thought C that the Spirit Stones broke and the Spiritual Energy leaked out and gathered in the Abode. Does this mean that these Spirit Stones were once extracted by Fairy Eternity for her Cultivation? Lu Yang quickly realized something; this Abode was not just Fairy Eternity''s home but also her place of Cultivation. When Lu Yang was Crossing the Divinity Transformation Tribulation, he encountered an idea left in the Heavenly Tribulation by Yingtian Immortal, who said that half an hour after Fairy Eternity entered the Abode, she was attacked by someone hidden from sight, and she didn''t even realize how the attacker had managed to enter the Abode. This meant that Fairy Eternity''s Abode was also her land of Immortal Fall! The hidden attacker had made their move right here! However, seeing Fairy Eternity''s relaxed demeanor upon returning home, she probably hadn''t realized this herself. Lu Yang remembered that Fairy Eternity always had amnesia regarding the details of her assassination; she couldn''t recall what had happened at that time. Originally lying on the bed, Fairy Eternity sat up, exclaimed softly, touched her chin, walked out of the Abode, then reentered, sat at a table, and made some gestures as if she was writing something. She then counted the Spirit Stones on the ground and sat cross-legged on the bed, adopting the standard posture for Enlightenment. Fairy, what''s going on with you? Seeing Fairy Eternity''s strange behavior, Lu Yang pulled Bai Shuang and Xia He aside to prevent them from being bumped into by the Fairy. Lu Yang faintly realized what Fairy Eternity was doing. I always feel like I''ve cultivated following this procedure before, she said, not hearing Lu Yang''s question, completely absorbed in her world, murmuring in a low voice, which made Lu Yang''s heart skip a beat. Fairy Eternity sat cross-legged on the bed for a moment, then elongated her voice in realization, OhC I remember now, at that time I had an epiphany and rushed to the Abode to meditate and cultivate. Let me think, what was the enlightenment about Ah, I remember now, I figured out how to breakthrough to the All-Knowing Realm, aiming to breakthrough to that Realm in one go! Hearing this, Lu Yang felt as if struck by lightning, a dreadful thought flashed through his mind, the puzzle that had always confused him seemed clear at this moment. He was wrong; his previous thoughts were all incorrect. The realm of the hidden attacker wasn''t just that of an Immortal, but Transcendence! Chapter 1340 Chapter 1340: Chapter 1339: The Realm of the Mastermind Behind the Scenes Fairy, do you still remember how to break through to All-Knowing? Lu Yang casually asked, after all, he wasn''t even an Immortal, so he didn''t consider such distant matters. Immortal Fairy gently shook her head: I can''t recall. She could only remember so many things. Alright. Lu Yang didn''t show much disappointment, but his heart had already stirred up towering waves. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How had he never realized before that Transcendence and Omniscience were two completely opposite realms, and these two great realms simply couldn''t coexist! The Transcended individuals severed Causality, making the world forget them, truly disappearing from the world. The Omniscient knew everything, all beings and events, past occurrences in their grasp, including the existence of the Transcended! Once an Omniscient appears, they would know about the Transcended, and Immortal Fairy had long said that knowing itself could establish causality! Theoretically, if an Omniscient and a Transcended establish causality, the Transcended would fall from the Transcendence realm! No wonder he wanted to kill Immortal Fairy; once the Fairy breaks through to the All-Knowing realm, the unlucky one would be the puppeteer behind the scenes! Lu Yang guessed that at that time Immortal Fairy was amidst a breakthrough, in a mysterious state, unguarded against the hidden enemy, thus he succeeded easily. Severing causality, the puppeteer cultivated to the Transcendence realm, definitely at a great cost, as seen from Ashy Bean destroying the Fire Dynasty and hiding ten thousand years of history. Breaking off history is no easy task; is the history before Ancient Times vague really because it''s ancient and lacks recording methods? Lu Yang still remembered his magic skill Shrink Inch, speculating it might have been used by ancient ancestors to standardize measurements. Could it be that measurements had been unified once in ancient times, only for the puppeteer to disrupt the era, concealing history, causing measurements to be chaotic, necessitating the Five Ancient Immortals to unify measurements again? The ancient magic skills passed down were incorrect versions, likely also the work of the puppeteer. Did Ashy Bean try so hard to achieve Transcendence because she realized this?! Lu Yang shook his head; Ashy Bean had fallen, and no one would provide answers now. What exactly were the Transcended like, Lu Yang did not know, everything was just theory, but hints could be seen from Ashy Bean, a Half-step Transcender. Immortals possess characteristics of being forgotten, and Ashy Bean''s being forgotten was even more pronounced; those she had encountered, if not of sufficient realm, couldn''t remember her existence. What would a true Transcended look like, having forgotten characteristics to the extreme, everything they do, regardless of realm, would the world forget them? This implies, the world forgetting Immortal Fairy''s existence wasn''t the puppeteer''s Dao Fruit method, but a characteristic intrinsic to the Transcendence realm itself. How ridiculous I''ve been, speculating on the puppeteer''s Dao Fruit based on this characteristic, Lu Yang laughed at himself inwardly; what Causality Dao Fruit, what Verbal Spell Dao Fruit, all far from the truth, utterly absurdly wrong. Transcendence, Omniscience, Harmonization, these three great realms should be parallel; the power shown by the puppeteer should absolutely not match that of Ancient Times, not an exchange with the Four Ancient Immortals but rather overwhelming domination. He had never used his full strength all along! Because he did not want to expose his own realm, revealing the realm would possibly let the Four Ancient Immortals deduce his origin, so he fashioned himself as a powerful Immortal, preventing the Four Ancient Immortals from contemplating in that direction. Destroying the Four Ancient Immortals is highly risky; seeing they could not beat the puppeteer, Time Immortal hid in the river of time, Ying Tian Immortal hid in heavenly tribulations, Jiuchong Immortal transformed into Yin and Yang, and Qilin Immortal turned into all things; these old cunning four had many escape techniques, and the puppeteer could not necessarily find them all. The puppeteer acts cautiously, not taking such risks. Fabricating identities was also something Ashy Bean had done; battling Meng Junzi in Buddha Country, she claimed to be the founder of the Qi Cultivation System, the very first Immortal from Ancient Times, deceiving Meng Junzi. This shows that a false identity can prevent establishing causality, therefore the puppeteer had hidden his strength, showing as the false identity of the Verbal Speller Yao Saint. The real Yao Saint was killed by Immortal Fairy in Ancient Times; the Yao Saint appearing in Zhongshan County was but a false identity used by the puppeteer. Initially, Lu Yang thought the puppeteer was the precursor of Time Immortal, Firmament Tree, but now it seems this deduction is also wrong. If his deduction was right, akin to knowing the puppeteer''s identity, the puppeteer, sensing it, should have acted long ago. Who could it be Lu Yang hastily stopped this thought; it was akin to declaring war on the puppeteer, his own Dao Fruit Prototype was not yet consummated, it wasn''t time to turn hostile. Not only human reincarnation, events also reincarnate, Lu Yang had an epiphany. This was his insight when condensing the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype; now linking it with the puppeteer and Ashy Bean, his understanding deepened. His long-held confusion dissolved, yet Lu Yang was not at ease; the puppeteer''s strength exceeded expectations. Fairy, should we move Mount Kunlun to the Cultivation World? Seeing Immortal Fairy lazily lying on the bed, showing a very enjoyable expression, Lu Yang proactively suggested. Moving is such a hassle, just leave it here, it''s my territory anyway. That makes sense. Lu Yang nodded, not saying much more. Though here was Immortal Fairy''s abode, there really wasn''t much worth staying for, Immortal Fairy lay a while longer and then yawned flying back into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space. Having spent a long time in Little Yang''s Spiritual Space, she found it more comfortable than the Abode. As the four of them chatted and laughed, leaving Mount Kunlun, a dark figure appeared in the Abode, his eyes deep. Careless, I didn''t expect this boy''s old home to be North Star. Luckily, not completely careless. He chuckled picking up a tome of Cultivation Experience, insights by Immortal Fairy on breaking through to the All-Knowing Realm. In Ancient Times, he had wanted to destroy this Cultivation Experience, but by then Immortal Fairy had been already a Half-step All-Knowing, with heavy Causality, even Transcendence characteristics couldn''t completely erase her existence, prompting the Four Ancient Immortals to furiously take action, and later Qinghe pushed away the North Star, losing the chance to destroy it. Realizing this place was North Star, he sensed it first, thus he entered the Abode before Immortal Fairy, taking away this Cultivation Experience. The Cultivation Experience read, I feel to become Omniscient, three conditions are needed: To possess a Causality-related Dao Fruit, like my Eternity Dao Fruit. To have lived two lives, I once self-severed in Half-Immortal Realm and was reborn. Ensnared in causality. A white flame ignited from the corner of the book, rapidly spreading, swallowing up this Cultivation Experience, burning it clean, as if it had never existed. Chapter 1341 Chapter 1341: Chapter 1340: The Transcendent, Untouched by Causality Transcendence The mastermind behind the scenes couldn''t help but recall events from the remote and ancient times as he watched the cultivation experiences burn to ashes. After achieving transcendence, his very existence surpassed causality; his words and deeds untouched by it, unbound and undetectable by anyone, he could do whatever he desired. He could incarnate into thousands, experiencing the myriad facets of life; he might become the leader of a tribe, ruling for hundreds of years, leading the tribe to grow and annexing others, or he could become a loose cultivator, calling friends for a drink and reveling, carefree for a millennium. Once he had had his fill and grown weary, he would vanish without a trace, and the world would self-correct what he had done. In the tribe''s memory, there was someone else as their leader; his fellow loose cultivators also had no recollection of him, with other reasons explaining the events. He had numerous wives and had fathered many children, not needing to take responsibility for his actions. He was lawless and indulged his desires, doing evil without restraint, also without needing to take responsibility for his actions. This is true Immortality, unbound by anything. Even when he became aware that the Five Ancient Immortals had become Immortals one after another, he did not take them seriously. What of becoming an Immortal? In the end, they would simply be transcendent like him; he was untouched by causality, and his existence would not affect other cultivators'' ability to achieve transcendence. But, to his complete surprise, there turned out to be more than one path after becoming an Immortal; besides transcendence, there was also omniscience. To avoid affecting himself, he attacked Fairy Eternity during her breakthrough, thinking it would be as usualChis actions would not attract causality, and people would forget about Fairy Eternity. For ordinary Immortals, he could achieve no involvement with causality. For instance, during the Fire Dynasty era, he assassinated Time Immortal, and yet memories of Kirin Immortal himself killing Time Immortal automatically emerged, which is to transfer the causality he produced onto Kirin Immortal. But he happened to target Fairy Eternity. It was a long time before the mastermind realized that Fairy Eternity was half a step into the All-Knowing Realm, the causality was too significant to be completely eliminated, leading people to forget Fairy Eternity, but not the Four Ancient Immortals. At that time, I was not familiar enough with the All-Knowing Realm. The mastermind sighedCafter all, it was a realm he had never encountered. If he had known more, he would definitely have chosen a different method to deal with Fairy Eternity, not such a crude act. Forty thousand years have passed, and his understanding of the All-Knowing Realm is almost complete, knowing that there will be no one in this generation to ascend to transcendence and expose his identity. Although Lu Yang is entangled in causality, with every act impacting the world, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit is of the causality-severing kind; he cannot become all-knowing. Even though the Immortal Fairy possesses the Eternity Dao Fruit and had a breakthrough experience, that breakthrough was interrupted by me, and the accumulated causality also largely dispersed with the world''s fading memory. After her resurrection, she has been relying on Lu Yang''s spiritual space; the causality arising during this period transferred onto Lu Yang, making it difficult for her to achieve omniscience. Naturally, he could not achieve omniscience either; he had already taken the path of transcendence, and to become all-knowing, he would have to relinquish his cultivation and start from scratch. After the four returned to the villa, it took a few days to discover that the spiritual energy overflowing from the abode had actually brought Blue Star into an era of spiritual energy restoration. Because the higher-ups approached Xia He, saying that recently a mysterious energy had appeared, according to the Zhengyi Sect and Dragon and Tiger Mountain among other famed Righteous Sects, this energy is called Spiritual Energy, which can be used for cultivation to achieve immunity to all poisons and the healing of all diseases, there is a possibility that Xia He''s illness can be treated. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s good news, Xia He said indifferently, without much response. She guessed that the other party''s purpose was not only to tell her this good news but also wanted to see Lu Yang. Considering his special identity on Blue Star, which, in effect, once ruled over Blue Star and held a higher prestige than Xia He, meeting with the current rulers of Blue Star could be somewhat awkward, so he did not take the initiative to come forward. The attention of the Blue Star''s senior officials was involuntarily drawn to the fruit platter on the table. Normally for meetings at their level, a fruit platter like this was merely decorative, but he couldn''t help feeling this platter was somehow fragrant? It wasn''t the aroma of food; it felt more like a craving from the depths of the soul. He had tasted a piece of peach with a toothpick and was amazed to feel his entire body become incredibly clear, his body also relaxed a lot, and various age-related diseases cured themselves. Were these fruits brought by General Lu? This made him think of the longevity peach from mythological legends, where the Old Heavenly Master from the Zhengyi Sect once said that the exotic treasures from the myths were not necessarily just myths, but things that had once existed, only to disappear with the arrival of the End of Dharma Era. Old Xia couldn''t possibly be unaware of the effects of these fruits. Was she really still nearing the end of her life? After the Blue Star''s high officials left, Lu Yang appeared. Wouldn''t have thought that the Zhengyi Sect and their lot knew about Spiritual Energy, they probably got their hands on some Ancient Texts, Lu Yang said with a smile. The revival of Spiritual Energy would surely be a good thing for Blue Star. Originally his idea was to establish a Spatial Gate between the Cultivation World and Blue Star, but seeing Blue Star''s current situation, why not let Blue Star develop on its own for a while. I will give Blue Star a push, said Lu Yang. Right now, as Spiritual Energy is reviving, everyone is at the same starting line, including the government. There may be many problems during the revival stage of Spiritual Energy. Cultivators are fine, as those with low cultivation levels won''t cause too much disturbance. The problem lies in those Spirit Treasures scattered across the lands, which are definitely considered superweapons. Given the current capabilities of the government, it''s hard to deal with them. Lu Yang decided to stay in his hometown for a while, helping Blue Star get through the initial stage. What do you plan to do, and what do you need me to do? Xia He asked. Write some basic principles of utilizing Spiritual Energy and methods to test for Spirit Roots, and after you''ve written them, pass this information onto the higher-ups. Then, Lu Yang took out a Storage Ring, which belonged to the Evil Monk Ban Bu. Let''s add a bit more Spiritual Energy to Blue Star, he said. An old Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator''s Storage Ring held an impressive amount of Spirit Stones. Lu Yang forcefully wiped the Restrictions, took out piles of Spirit Stones, crushed them into gravel, and released the Spiritual Energy, making it denser on Blue Star. Wow, so many Spirit Stones. Bai Shuang''s eyes gleamed when she saw these stones. Ever since she came into contact with Spiritual Energy, she realized how hard her past life had been. As a Primordial Spirit, she couldn''t even use one ten-thousandth of her abilities, which was very shameful for a Primordial Spirit. Why are they all dispersing? Bai Shuang watched helplessly as clusters of Spiritual Energy floated away, looking enviously on. With me here, how could Sister Bai lack for Spirit Stones? Lu Yang joked, taking out piles of Top-grade Spirit Stones from his Identity Jade. Although he was as poor as a beggar compared to Fairy Eternity, compared to a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator, he was rich enough to make them green with envy. From now on, I''ll take care of all of Sister Bai''s Cultivation Resources. Bai Shuang had never known that being provided for could be such a blissful thing. Chapter 1342 Chapter 1342: Chapter 1341: Time to Go Back The night was deep and the world silent when Tang Yu took a quick shower and scrolled through some short videos. Now that the revival of Spiritual Energy was no longer a secret, the internet was often filled with short videos of Cultivators clashing, drawing talismans with their fingers, calling the wind and summoning the rain in intensely exciting battles. The video he was watching was of two Cultivators dueling in such a manner. Tang Yu watched with great envy. He had tested his aptitude and found he had no Spirit Root, rendering him incapable of Cultivation. However, his life had improvedCperhaps in a pang of conscience, his boss treated him gingerly, the company also highly valued him, promoting and making extensive use of him. His ex-girlfriend had also, for some reason, come back to him crying, apologizing and saying that she shouldn''t have abandoned him. Maybe it''s the good luck you brought me. Tang Yu said, smiling as he petted the black cat on its head. The cat nuzzled up to him and meowed affectionately a few times. Tang Yu continued to scroll through several more short videos, the majority concerning Cultivators. Another news piece reported a suspected Cultivator serial killer who had fled to their city. The Cultivation Affairs Administration had already dispatched officers to track him down, advising everyone to go out less at night. Possessing extraordinary powers often inflames one''s inner desires, which is why from sects of the Cultivation World to those on Blue Star, emphasis is placed on the nature of one''s character. Cultivators aren''t all good people, huh? muttered Tang Yu before yawning and drifting off to sleep. After he peacefully fell asleep, the black cat transformed into a cat-eared girl, quietly picked up the Brass Tripod, and climbed out the window, leaping nimbly from roof to roof between buildings. Having achieved some proficiency in her Cultivation, she first intimidated Tang Yu''s ex-girlfriend and his supervisor, and since then, she patrolled the city every night, fighting evil and acting the hero, giving rise to urban legends about her. Acting heroically was her hobby, and she discovered that ever since her urban legends began, the speed at which the Brass Tripod condensed the Creation Divine Liquid had increased, spurring her on to greater effort. AhC! A sharp scream drew the cat-eared girl''s attention. It came from several female students who had stayed out late. A thug wielding the Cold Light Dagger charged at the girls. ClangC The Brass Tripod and the Cold Light Dagger collided. The female students looked up and saw a figure in black with cat-like ears moving through the moonlight, descending from above. Get out of here! the cat-eared girl shouted at them. Hearing the reprimand, the students didn''t stop to take pictures, instead fleeing in panic. A cat from the Demon Race? Good, now they''re gone. Your demon blood will serve as a substitute! the criminal growled in a raspy voice, as if he hadn''t spoken in a long time, licking the dagger before attacking the cat-eared girl. The thug was skilled, making him the toughest opponent the cat-eared girl had faced, but she still prevailed and killed the attacker. She hit the thug with the Brass Tripod a few times to make sure he was truly dead before crouching down to inspect him. Hmm, this doesn''t look like a fresh corpse, the cat-eared girl observed, realizing the thug had been dead for at least a month. The thug''s right hand twitched, and the Cold Light Dagger flew towards the girl''s heart! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is bad! The cat-eared girl inwardly cursed; the dagger was too close for her to dodge! Suddenly, a figure appeared, and two fingers firmly caught the Cold Light Dagger. As a Spirit Device, you''ve sucked your master''s blood dry and now control his corpse to seek virgin blood, Lu Yang commented, clutching the quivering Cold Light Dagger. You''re not of much use anymore. With a bit of force between his fingers, he snapped the Cold Light Dagger in two. The cat-eared girl''s eyes widened: Who are you? She knew the hardness of the Cold Light DaggerCit had clashed with the Brass Tripod several times without faltering, yet this man broke it effortlessly. The Creation God Tripod is in your possession; you seem to be quite lucky, Lu Yang said with a smile. The cat-eared girl covertly activated the Brass Tripod, warily watching Lu Yang, shocked that he knew the real name of the Brass Tripod! The Brass Tripod kept trembling, seemingly fearful of the person in front of it. The bloodline of the Nine-tailed Spirit Cat, cultivating the Daluo Technique, that''s not a bad combination, no wonder you''ve achieved today''s cultivation level. Relax a bit, the Creation God Tripod is indeed a fine Spirit Treasure, but it''s not that significant in my presence. Lu Yang soothed the cat-eared girl, having taken an interest in her for a while and deeming her a promising junior. How about considering joining the Cultivation Affairs Administration? Your cultivation level is top-notch among the commissioners. Cultivation Affairs Administration? You''re with the official organization? The cat-eared girl was shocked; to think the officials had such a powerful expert. I''m sort of halfway in. The Cultivation Affairs Administration was established on my suggestion. Lu Yang said with a smile, dropping the bombshell news. During these days, Lu Yang had been secretly scouting for talented cultivators, recruiting them into the official fold, boosting the official power, and the cat-eared girl''s talent was top-notch among those he had scouted. The cat-eared girl loved her freedom and wasn''t too willing to join an official organization. Seeing her hesitation, Lu Yang further added, There are some Artificial Spiritual Roots in the administration that I''ve donated. As long as the contribution is significant enough, you can obtain them. Artificial Spiritual Roots? The cat-eared girl''s heartbeat slowed for a beatCwasn''t that exactly what Tang Yu needed most? Realizing the cat-eared girl''s reluctance to leave Tang Yu, Lu Yang continued, The administration isn''t as restrictive as you think. There''s no need to clock in for work; you just need to finish assignments. Upon hearing this, the cat-eared girl no longer hesitated: Okay, I''ll join! But won''t your Human race discriminate against us from the Demon Race? The ancestral memories in the cat-eared girl''s bloodline contained some ancient fragments, hinting that the relationship between the Human race and the Demon Race wasn''t that great. The people I introduce are too busy welcoming you to discriminate. Come on, follow me to meet the other commissioners. Lu Yang walked slowly into the night with his hands behind his back, followed closely by the cat-eared girl. Oh, Elder XiaC Can''t the revival of spiritual energy save Elder Xia? We''re still one step too late; if only the spiritual energy had revived a bit earlier, perhaps Elder Xia could have held on! At Xia He''s Spirit Hall, people cried and wailed to the heavens, all genuinely saddened about Xia He''s departure. Those who attended Xia He''s funeral were either political figures, former subordinates of Xia He, or elderly who had lived through the apocalyptic times; their cries were constant, and the atmosphere was somber. They held lilies, Xia He''s favorite flower, lining up to place them one by one beside the coffin. It seemed that even the heavens were reluctant to witness Xia He''s departure, as a light drizzle began to fall. Not far from the Spirit Hall, two figures under umbrellas stood in the rain, unnoticed by anyone. What''s it like to attend your own funeral? Such an experience is quite rare. Lu Yang teased, standing beside was none other than the owner of the funeral, Xia He. At that moment, Xia He removed her necklace and no longer disguised herself as an old woman, revealing her original pure and striking appearance. She rolled her eyes: I want to offer a bouquet to myself. Decided to leave Blue Star? Lu Yang asked again to confirm, to avoid any regret from Xia He. Xia He pointed at the Spirit Hall: Do you think I still have a chance to back out? Sighing, Xia He then said, Moreover, you won''t stay on Blue Star forever, will you? Having interacted for so long, Xia He had long understood Lu Yang''s attitude; Blue Star was Lu Yang''s birthplace, but not his home. This was true for the Immortal ancestors as well; they couldn''t stay on Blue Star forever. So, she decided to follow Lu Yang to the Cultivation World, along with Bai Shuang. Yes, it''s time to go back. Chapter 1343 Chapter 1343: Chapter 1342: Lu Yang is Rarer than a Primordial Spirit After several months, Lu Yang finally piloted the Black Canopy Boat back to the Cultivation World, more than doubling the time it took from the Cultivation World to Blue Star. Xia He had never been to the Universe, the sensation of weightlessness, the close-up view of the sun, moon, and stars What a rare experience this was, and even though Bai Shuang had traveled on a spacecraft, it could not compare to the novelty provided by the Black Canopy Boat. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, it took them a long time on the way. Lu Yang could understand this feeling, after all, he had played around in the Universe for quite some time. Besides, they had encountered quite a few troubles along the way: wormholes suddenly appeared, transporting them to unknown regions of the Universe, they rescued a silicon-based civilization, acted as gods in the kingdom of little people, encountered the orphan of a race of giants, killed a few space monsters, as well as a giant monster that formed after the smaller monsters unified, and then found their way back, smoothly returning to the Cultivation World. There are so many kinds of life in the Universe. After the trip, Xia He and Bai Shuang had their eyes widely opened; these were scenes they had only seen in science fiction movies, but now they had experienced them personally. Lu Yang was muttering in his heart. Neither the Interstellar Alliance nor the Candle Sky Civilization, two powerful cosmic civilizations, had ever seen so many strange cosmic races. How come he encountered them all in one trip? It''s normal. I often come across these things when I traveled the Universe. It''s no longer strange to me. Lu Yang said casually, and from his tone, one could easily imagine how rich his past experiences were; these were nothing but travel anecdotes to him. Really? Then why haven''t you told us about these things before? Xia He raised an eyebrow, keenly spotting the loophole. Lu Yang coughed violently twice to cover up his embarrassment: I''ve experienced too much, I was afraid you would get tired of hearing about it. Really? Xia He looked at Lu Yang with a half smile, as if seeing through his lies. Truly, when have I ever lied to you? The conversation would have been fine if not for that comment. Upon hearing what Lu Yang said, Xia He immediately got irritated: Have you lied to me only a few times? You told me the main street was very safe, and as it turned out, you tricked me to be the bait on the main street where zombies flocked out, treating me like it was mealtime in the canteen! And you said you were going to the Corpse King competition, claiming you would quickly return after becoming the Corpse King. I was supposed to watch the safe zone for a bit. Was that ''quick''? You didn''t come back for so long, I even thought something happened to you outside! And there was one time when you Stop talking, stop talking! Lu Yang hurriedly interjected as Xia He recounted his unscrupulous deeds, his old face turning red. Bai Shuang was listening with her head down, not daring to make a sound. She had witnessed all of these deeds by Lu Yang firsthand and had been thoroughly amused. Wow, we''re back at the Cultivation World, we''re home! Fairy Eternity exclaimed with great exaggeration, seizing the opportunity to interrupt Xia He''s grievances. Lu Yang was very grateful, not expecting Fairy Eternity to be so reliable at times. This statement indeed captured Xia He''s attention. She looked up and saw the immeasurably vast Cultivation World, her heart skipping a beat. Even after hearing from Lu Yang countless times how grand the Cultivation World was and how insignificant planets were in front of it, it was incomparable to seeing it with her own eyes. So this is the Cultivation World The entrance to the Cultivation World bustled with spacecraft coming and going, all from other planets. All civilizations were intensely curious about the Cultivation World; any blogger who came here to shoot a video would garner an astonishing number of clicks, their follower count skyrocketing. As for commercial collaborations, needless to say, the Cultivation World was a treasure that countless businessmen vied desperately to have a share of. The only problem was when these business magnates witnessed the Cultivation World''s ability to turn stone into gold, they were all dumbfounded. Nowadays, traversing the Universe was no longer exclusive to Body Integration Realm cultivators; even Low-Level Cultivators and ordinary people could travel to other planets by spaceship. The Black Canopy Boat entered the Cultivation World, and Xia He felt a bit dizzy due to the strange structure of the Cultivation World, but she quickly adapted. Lu Yang urged the Black Canopy Boat forward, returning to Seek Dao Sect. At the entrance to Seek Dao Sect, amidst the bamboo forest, two figures and a metallic box were sitting by the river playing games. Jump, jump! Don''t rush, don''t rush. With a snap, the game console was broken. Daoist Xiantian looked innocently at the River Spirit: You see, it''s almost all because you were rushing me. The River Spirit blew his mustache and glared: Can you blame me for rushing? You''ve died in this level so many times! Daoist Xiantian threw the broken game console into the river, and the River Spirit also jumped into the river. Before long, mist rose from the surface of the river, and the River Spirit slowly ascended, revealing two game consoles in his palm, his expression gentle: Daoist Xiantian, is this the broken game console you dropped, or is it this perfectly intact one? The broken game console. Such an honest child, then this broken game console is for you. Hey, shouldn''t you give me the good game console, mom! Daoist Xiantian was anxious, The River Spirit couldn''t hear Daoist Xiantian and patted the Ether Computer next to him: Let''s start a game. While saying this, the River Spirit looked up and sensed the presence of Bai Shuang. What''s wrong? the Ether Computer couldn''t understand. Where has that boy Lu Yang gone off to again, and now he''s brought back another Primordial Spirit? Eh? Are we Primordial Spirits that common? The Ether Computer had been proud when it heard Primordial Spirits were rare, but now it seemed Primordial Spirits weren''t that scarce after all. Anyway, not as rare as Lu Yang. Atop the Sky Gate Mountain, Yun Mengmeng had just baked a batch of flower cakes for Qinghe to taste. Qinghe had disappeared since before Lu Yang''s last seclusion and had only shown up today for a reason. Little Lotus, are you suggesting that our Secret Realm''s Mother-child River was created by the Chief Housekeeper? Yes, Qinghe confidently answered. In search of the lost Mother-child River, she had traveled far and wide, visiting countless ancient relics and Secret Realms, until at last, she found clues to the Mother-child River and discovered it was Yun Mengmeng''s hometown. Hearing this, Yun Mengmeng felt dizzy and couldn''t make sense of the relationships. She asked Qinghe to explain, but even Qinghe couldn''t make it clear. Forget it, I won''t think about it anymore. It''s enough knowing that I''m even closer to the Chief Housekeeper, Yun Mengmeng never troubled herself with things she couldn''t understand. It was better to enjoy life than to waste energy trying to figure things out. We''re back! Lu Yang climbed up Sky Gate Mountain, smiling and greeting Yun Mengmeng and Qinghe. Sister Mengmeng, you''re back! And why have you brought a woman with you! Yun Mengmeng was startled, in romance novels, usually, this behavior was called village chief''s wife? Lu Yang had a full head of black lines: Sister Mengmeng, you should read more books. But I learned this from reading books! Yun Mengmeng argued righteously C how else could she know so much without reading? Chief Mom, you''re back! Xia He looked uncertainly at the panic-stricken Fairy Eternity: Immortal Fairy Eternity, your child is already this big? I suppose as an Ancient Immortal, you really don''t show your age, whether it''s thousands or tens of thousands of years. I''m not, I don''t have, she''s talking nonsense! Chapter 1344 – 1343: Meng Semi Chapter 1344: Chapter 1343: Meng Semi-Immortal After a noisy fuss, the matter finally settled down with Fairy Eternity sternly warning Yun Mengmeng not to call her that way. Why shouldn''t I Yun Mengmeng didn''t understand; she felt that she hadn''t called her incorrectly. And don''t ask why either! Fairy Eternity said fiercely. Fairy Eternity felt that nothing had gone right since she left the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, with Xia He and Bai Shuang flirting and competing for Little Yang''s attention, followed by Yun Mengmeng calling her ''big mom''. It must have been Miss Yun, that naughty girl, secretly casting minor curses on her, causing her such misfortune. Let''s go, time to settle the score with Miss Yun! Fairy Eternity spoke angrily, dragging Lu Yang off to find Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi had already heard the noise when Lu Yang arrived; it would have been strange if she hadn''t heard such a commotion. Miss Yun, not even a welcome for our return! Fairy Eternity stormed into the Yun Zhi Cave Mansion with what she thought was a formidable gait that was actually unrecognizable to even her closest relations. Yun Zhi''s eyes twitched. She thought that her junior brother''s visit home could be extended a bit, perhaps for another ten or eight years. Primarily because Fairy Eternity had teased her too ruthlessly in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, and she still felt emotional fluctuations upon seeing Fairy Eternity. Big mom You''re not allowed to call me that either! Fairy Eternity jumped in anger; this wasn''t like the time when she controlled Yun Zhi in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm. Now, she''d get irritated with anyone who called her that. Eldest Senior Sister, please come to the Spiritual Space for a moment, Lu Yang said. Yun Zhi''s primordial spirit left her body and entered Lu Yang''s forehead. What''s the matter? Yun Zhi knew that entering the Spiritual Space meant there was something they needed to discuss without letting the mastermind behind the scenes know. In fact, we have found the home of Fairy Eternity, the North Star, which is also my home Lu Yang explained everything about discovering Fairy Eternity''s Cave Mansion on Blue Star, how Fairy recovered some of her memories, and their speculations about the mastermind''s realm. Is he Transcendence? Fairy Eternity was very surprised; this was a thorny issue. Transcendence, indeed. This would explain most of the matters, Yun Zhi nodded, her expression turning serious. This was a significant discovery as they had underestimated the mastermind''s realm before. Omniscience, Transcendence, Harmonization, the three great realms above Immortals. Judging from the results, Transcendence and Harmonization do not interfere with each other, while Omniscience can cause those in the Transcendence realm to fall and those in Harmonization to retain their humanity. Yun Zhi pondered, realizing the extraordinary nature of Omniscience after considering the three realms together, which she hadn''t done before, until her junior brother pointed it out. However, it doesn''t affect the overall plan. Continue with the original plan, Yun Zhi said. The realm of Transcendence was indeed powerful, but she firmly believed there is a hierarchy within the three realms, with Harmonization being stronger than Transcendence. From the methods they used, it appeared so. To achieve Transcendence, one needed to sever ties with history, conceal oneself, and create endless killings. Her path of Harmonization, however, didn''t rely on external forces and was detached from worldly matters, and she could reach the Harmonization Realm on her own abilities. If they were pure Seekers who viewed the realm as everything, they would have already achieved Harmonization. Although Yun Zhi was a Seeker and passionate about cultivation, that was her hobby. She had her junior brother, Fairy Eternity, and the Seek Dao Sect all things she couldn''t bear to lose or forget. Blindly pursuing realms was to neglect the essentials for the sake of trivialities and to confuse priorities. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Can Fairy Eternity not remember how to break through the All-Knowing Realm? Fairy Eternity shook her head decisively: I don''t remember. Since only those who have come into contact with Cause and Effect Dao Fruits can achieve Omniscience, this realm must be related to causality. Junior Brother, you might as well go and see Junior Brother Meng. Find Old Meng? Where is he now? Selling divinations on the streets of the Imperial City. Take a look, the Iron Mouth of the Imperial CityCdouble your money back if the prediction is wrong. On the streets of the Imperial City, the fortune teller occasionally called out. Behind him stood a conspicuous white flag with the words Meng Semi-Immortal written in large characters. The little chubby boy walked down the street, carrying a basket of freshly baked buns that were glistening with oil. His attire seemed ordinary but was in fact all high-grade defensive magic artifacts. Little Fatty noticed the fortune-teller, his interest piqued. He found a little stool to sit on, and asked in a very casual tone: Hey fortune-teller, are your predictions accurate? The fortune-teller pointed his thumb back at the gold-lettered sign: See that? ''Iron-mouthed Fortune-teller of the Imperial City''. Could that be fake? How much? The fortune-teller sized up Little Fatty: Seeing as you haven''t started your cultivation, a single low-grade Spirit Stone will do. Little Fatty opened his cloth pouch, revealing just a few pitiable low-grade Spirit Stones, and hesitantly took one out. As the grandson of the Minister of Justice, he was raised with strict discipline and had very little pocket money. Here, you better make an accurate prediction. The fortune-teller accepted the Spirit Stone: So, what do you want me to predict? Can you predict the final exam questions for my Sacrificial Officer teacher? Little Fatty''s eyes gleamed with the idea that if he scored well on the final exam, his allowance might increase. The fortune-teller silently returned two Spirit Stones to Little Fatty; this question was beyond his abilities. Before you go, let me give you a warning. You may face a disaster of bloodshed in the near future. Little Fatty didn''t buy this at all, recognizing it as a scam to make money. After Little Fatty left, the fortune-teller called over the housekeeper hiding nearby: Go tell Master Xu, the Minister of Justice, that his grandson is on the streets asking fortune-tellers about final exam questions. Yes, sir. Soon another customer sat down. It was the fortune-teller''s good friend: Meng the Semi-Immortal, you can''t figure out anything and still you do fortune-telling? Meng the Semi-Immortal snorted coldly: What does that brat know? I specialize in predicting marriage fortunes. Back from your hometown? Meng Jingzhou noticed that Lu Yang appeared lively, probably having enjoyed himself there, perhaps even playing the saint in front of others every day. Why the heck are you setting up a stall and playing the charlatan? Meng Jingzhou glared: What charlatan? Choose your words. This is a legitimate business! Isn''t fortune-telling the business of the Heavenly Strategy Sect? Does the Heavenly Strategy Sect owe the Meng Family so much money that they taught you their specialty as a debt repayment? You don''t understand. Meng Jingzhou pointed at the flag behind him, See these four characters? I am now a Semi-Immortal! You''ve really become a Semi-Immortal? What kind of Dao Fruit Outline have you formed? Meng Jingzhou smiled smugly: The Outline of the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit. Do you think I''m just setting up a stall for fun? I''m cultivating the Outline of the Dao Fruit through fortune-telling! The Cause and Effect Dao Fruit Outline, a Dao Fruit Outline once possessed by the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu, and Guan Shanhai knows the key to its formation. Naturally, Meng Jingzhou also has a talent for this. He mastered the Causality Divine Ability sooner than Lu Yang, with the Single Curse Fist being an example. Right now, I''m mainly focusing on cultivating the marriage fortunes, Meng Jingzhou said. But I''ve encountered a little problem. What problem? I can only predict marriage fortunes for others, not for myself. This baffled Meng Jingzhou quite a bit. Is it possible that you have no marriage fortune in this lifetime? Are you joking? What status do I hold, how can I have no marriage fortune? Old Lu, you''re just jealous because I have the Outline of the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit. Don''t believe me? I''ll show you. How will you show me? Let''s look at your causality. Oh? Let''s try it then. Lu Yang became interested, now understanding why Eldest Senior Sister suggested he find Old Meng. Meng Jingzhou put on a pose, activated the Outline of the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit, and mana converged in his eyes as he could see all causality in the world. Causality, appear! He suddenly opened his eyes, caught a glimpse of the dazzling and dense causality around Lu Yang, and screamed in pain. Ah, my eyes! Chapter 1345 Chapter 1345: Chapter 1344: Femme Fatale Meng Jingzhou covered his eyes, screaming in agony, causing the people around to crowd and watch, which gave Lu Yang quite a scare. Hey, hey, hey, if you''re telling fortunes just stick to that, how come you''ve also learned to pull a scam, can''t you learn something decent? Passersby pointed and made comments about Meng Jingzhou; being the local populace, they often saw him around here. He''s definitely trying to swindle someone. Yeah, he''s been setting up his stall here for so long and hardly has any customers, he must be making money with these kinds of tricks. Swindle my ass. Meng Jingzhou retorted angrily. Normally, it was all smooth sailing, but today, of all days, he, a prestigious Semi-Immortal, was being mistaken for a street hustler just because he encountered Old Lu. With a snap of his fingers, he temporarily shielded the passersby''s perception of the two of them. The passersby looked confused, forgetting what happened here and completely ignored the two living beings in front of them as they continued shopping. Lu Yang secretly nodded in approval; this trick he also saw demonstrated by the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu, a truly divine skill. Meng Jingzhou rubbed his eyes; fortunately, he was only dazzled for a moment, and the impact wasn''t too seriousChis eyes were just a bit red. He shook his head slightly, his gaze somewhat hazy, seeing double visions of people. Old Lu, the Causality entangling you is ridiculously heavy, I''ve never seen this much even when looking at the Causality lines of Ancestor Jiang and Ancestor Meng. After forming the outline of the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit, Meng Jingzhou tested it on Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, to study and observe the Causality on them. Being an Immortal, the Dao Fruit Outline could barely affect them due to their high level of cultivation. It''s not easy to perceive Causality, and it took Meng Jingzhou several tries to get a rough idea, but the insights he gained were worth it. When he observes beings at the same level as himself, there aren''t that many restrictions, and he could look freely. For instance, he could clearly see the Causality entwining Lu Yang. However, the price was obviously apparent: the extensive Causality around Lu Yang exceeded Meng Jingzhou''s capacity to bear. Lu Yang felt a bit guilty, figuring that Meng Jingzhou''s eyesight wasn''t faked: Could you have seen it wrong, why not take another look? Get lost, jerk. If it weren''t for the crowded street with many prying eyes, Meng Jingzhou would have loved to give the smug Lu Yang a good kick or two. After a good while, Meng Jingzhou''s eyesight returned to normal. I was wondering why I, such an honest person, always find trouble wherever I go; turns out the reason was you! Meng Jingzhou felt he could finally clear his name of these unjust accusations, having solidified the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit outline was indeed worthwhile. Heaven be pitied, before he knew Lu Yang, he was at most a domineering figure in Imperial City, recklessly influential among his peers. Ever since he got to know Lu Yang, he imprudently invited Eldest Senior Sister to discuss how to cheat on a horse carriage, followed by getting into fights involving Semi-Immortals and Immortals as if it were all as common as having dinner, and even his own ancestor couldn''t cover all the troubles that ensued. You weren''t faking just now, were you? Lu Yang was skeptical. When the second Imperial Teacher of Great Yu looked at my Causality, there wasn''t such a big reaction. Ptui, how can it be the same? Back then, you were at the Golden Core Stage, how much Causality could you have amassed. Old Lu, it''s not just the quantity of your Causality, the quality is also extraordinary. I can vaguely sense the Emperor''s Aura within your Causality. Emperor''s Aura? Lu Yang''s expression became strange, Where would I get any Emperor''s Aura from? Old Meng, are you sure your eyesight is fine? Meng Jingzhou nodded, this was his area of expertise, and he wouldn''t have seen it wrong: This Emperor''s Aura, Ancestor Jiang has it too, but the one in your Causality is even denser, indicating that you will become an even mightier emperor than Ancestor Jiang in the future! But rest easy, as a good brother, I''d definitely not disclose something like this. Just give me a heads-up when you start a rebellion, I haven''t tried rebelling yet. Meng Jingzhou winked and squirmed his eyebrows, very interested in this topic. It''s indeed strange when you think about it. You are not yet an emperor, but you have a very stable Emperor''s Causality. When did you become the Crown Prince? Meng Jingzhou stroked his chin in thought. This made no sense; could it be that the Cause and Effect Dao Fruit Outline was not cultivated properly and made a mistake? That shouldn''t be the case; he''s never made a mistake observing the Causality of Immortals. Lu Yang remained silent, as he believed that the aura of the emperor he possessed was not because of some rebellion but because he was the next in line to succeed the throne of the Great Bean Dynasty. Speaking of which, the political system of the Great Bean Dynasty was quite progressive. Throughout history, which dynasty did not pass on the throne to one''s offspring? Only the Great Bean Dynasty would pass the throne to a Pillar Minister with no blood relation at all. To disregard bloodlines and select the most capable among the ministers as the heir, this system was definitely quite advanced. Little Yang, you have accidentally spoken your thoughts out loud, Fairy Eternity reminded him. Although Lu Yang''s inner monologue was inadvertently spoken and his voice was soft, how could it possibly escape the hearing of an Immortal? Fairy Eternity was quite happy to hear Little Yang''s thoughts. Lu Yang was mortified. As a senior minister of the dynasty, he should have been composed. It was a primitive mistake to let his emotions slip uncontrollably: Whenever I think of how wise His Majesty is and how much more advanced our Great Bean Dynasty''s system is compared to those feudal and antiquated dynasties, I can''t help but get carried away and lose control of my emotions. I won''t let it happen again. Lu Yang returned to the present and continued to ask, You just mentioned you are good at seeing romantic connections. Can you tell me what my prospects look like? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meng Jingzhou patted his chest and gestured with a thumbs-up. We are brothers; talking about seeing it or not makes us seem distant. Who is the girl you fancy? I''ll set you up directly. He revealed a confident smile: Bet you didn''t expect this, but I can not only see Causality but also change it. Tell me, who do you have your eye on? While speaking, Meng Jingzhou suddenly shuddered. What''s wrong? Lu Yang asked. Meng Jingzhou scratched his head in confusion. I don''t know. I suddenly felt a murderous aura, but now it''s gone. Didn''t you feel it? Lu Yang shook his head, bewildered. No. Strange, Meng Jingzhou muttered under his breath. He roamed the stars, condensed the Dao Fruit Outline, told fortunes on the streets, everything went smoothly, but why did a series of unfortunate events happen ever since he met Lu Yang today? Never mind, let me calculate your romantic destiny, Meng Jingzhou said cautiously about directly peeking at romantic destiny again, as doing so could risk damaging his eyes. He shook the copper coins in his hand. Any connoisseur who saw these coins would be startledCthese were the model coins of the Great Qian, Great Yu, and Great Xia dynasties. All the circulating copper coins in the populace were cast based on these models. Meng Jingzhou chanted and used the Copper Coins to fixate the shadow of Lu Yang''s romantic destiny, indirectly deducing it. Lu Yang felt something off about his body but couldn''t point out what it was. Only by Fairy Eternity''s reminder did he understand. You are sensing that the Meng Family Kid is calculating your Causality again. After Meng Jingzhou calculated the result, his expression was peculiar. A destiny entangled with a femme fatale? Prone to causing disputes and chaos across the world? That didn''t seem right. Concerned that Old Lu would ridicule him again for inaccuracies, Meng Jingzhou decided to reveal only part of the fortune: Old Lu, your luck in love affairs is pretty strong. There are quite a few who take an interest in you. Oh, is that so. Lu Yang was happy, expecting this result because he wouldn''t be fooled by Old Meng on such matters. He was not surprised by this outcome; after all, he was very famous, and there were admirers everywhere in the Cultivation World. Master Meng, is there any way to increase the number of my Causal connections? Lu Yang asked humbly for advice. Since the All-Knowing Realm is related to Causality, perhaps having more Causal connections makes it easier to advance to the All-Knowing Realm? Meng Jingzhou''s corner of the eye twitched: With the number of Causal connections you have, you better not deliberately find ways to increase them. It''s prone to backlash. Just leave Causality alone; it will grow on its own. Chapter 1346 Chapter 1346: Chapter 1345: A Bustling World After bidding farewell to Master Meng, Lu Yang returned to the Seek Dao Sect, where his life returned to peace, and there were seldom any recent movements heard about Lu Yang in the cultivation world and even across the entire universe, which had entered a phase of peaceful development. Upon returning to the Seek Dao Sect, Lu Yang had not left the sect again. Now that the cultivation world had combined spiritual energy with technology, he could stay indoors and still stay informed about news big and small from across the universe. Besides the internet, Lu Yang also learned about the outside world from the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect who went out for training. Young people are quite active, Lu Yang commented with a laugh. Even though the cultivation world had long lifted its wartime readiness, the geniuses that rose during the preparation period were numerous. They seized opportunities to soar to the heavens and carve out great reputations in the universe. In terms of the number of geniuses, there are several times more now than during Lu Yang''s era. Some say this is the reemergence of the struggle of the Ancient Era. Moreover, many major powers joined forces to host a grand contest of geniuses. Cultivators under a hundred years old could participate. Not only were there substantial cultivation resources as prizes, but the competitors could also become famous throughout the whole universe. The contest was broadcast live universally, with many dark horses emerging, truly a grand spectacle of the universe. None of the geniuses conceded to each other, and various lost magic skills reemerged, with several epic comebacks performed. Even the citizens of the cultivation world, accustomed to watching contests amongst geniuses, were surprised by such sights, not to mention people from other planets. Xin Ding, a young monk Lu Yang had met in the Western Paradise Temple of Buddha Country, had become the top of the heavenly listing in Buddha Country. Wielding a sealed Sky Opening Axe, he defeated and converted his opponents. Then there was Song Tianjing who Lu Yang had encountered at the Spirit Chef Competition. He had truly comprehended something from the Immortal Fairy''s Complete Culinary Compendium, and his divine poison technique made him an opponent that all geniuses were reluctant to face. Despite being expelled from the Spirit Chef World because of his poison technique, he made his mark in the Poison World and became a dread-inspiring rising star. The only issue was that during his competition, no poison practitioners were present; they were all huddled in the Great Xia prison, silently cheering for Song Tianjing. When it came to noticeable participants in the competition, Meng Semi-Immortal stood out the most. Meng Jingzhou, who read fortunes and cultivated the Outline of Dao Fruit, also had not had any news for many years. When he appeared on stage, the audience was stunned momentarily. Wasn''t this a contest for geniuses? Why was Meng Jingzhou participating? Then they realized, Meng Jingzhou''s cultivation level was too high; he was amongst the strongest in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, which made people subconsciously overlook his age; Meng Jingzhou had not yet reached a hundred years old and thus was still within the range of geniuses! Lu Yang not participating, who could rival Meng Semi-Immortal? Even if everyone teamed up, they couldn''t shake his form in the slightest. Those known as mini Lu Yang or Meng Jingzhou''s successor truly realized the gap between themselves and Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou at that moment. People thought that if Meng Jingzhou appeared, Lu Yang would too, but they were disappointed. From the beginning to the end of the competition, Lu Yang did not appear. Unsurprisingly, Meng Jingzhou won the championship. The only time Lu Yang publicly appeared was at the wedding of Vast Sea Daoist Lord and Ao Ya, one from the Seek Dao Sect and the other from the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, both famously aggressive. When the two became a Daoist couple, all powers of the cultivation world came to congratulate them. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord fulfilled his promise and set the wedding location in the universe. The attending powers showed their Divine Abilities by arriving on boats, gourds, or riding great demons, resembling a scene from ancient mythology. The wedding was broadcast live across the entire universe. When other civilizations witnessed hundreds of True Dragons navigating through space, their minds went blank, stunned by the sight. Even immortals were present, not just one; this was the first time immortals appeared in front of the entire universe. Continuous prayers for good luck to the immortals filled the live chat, and the donations were nonstop, making it a very lively event. At this moment, Lu Yang became the less noticeable one. Beings across the universe were not very familiar with Lu Yang, and seeing him, they had a hard time matching him with the legends. However, they could discern beauty, and Yun Zhi, Yun Mengmeng, Qinghe, Gan Tian, Tao Yaoye, Lan Ting, and others looked like celestial beings, each captivating in their own right, garnering countless fans upon their appearance. Various major advertisers also had the idea of hiring them for advertisements, but once they knew their identities, no one ever thought of it again. After the wedding, the attention of the world once again focused on the struggles among the geniuses. However, there were two cultivators, not considered geniuses, who drew everyone''s attention. Fang Shan lost? Wasn''t he claimed to be unbeatable at the Divinity Transformation Stage, how could he lose to a veteran of the same stage? Lost to whom? To someone named Mo Xiaochou, I heard he is a cultivator from Buddha Country, but he''s not very famous there, and disappeared for a long time, only to reappear and defeat Mo Xiaochou. There also appeared a very strong veteran cultivator in the Body Integration Realm, named Duan Qingshui, who is also a cultivator from Buddha Country. People were baffled, geniuses were called such because of their limitless potential, capable of fighting across levels, defeating veteran cultivators who have exhausted their potential, using them as stepping stones and backgroundboards. But these two veterans were the exceptions. Not only were their combat abilities strong, they were also versed in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, not to say masters, but certainly knew more than most cultivators of the same level, making it very hard to defeat them by using the Hundred Skills of Cultivation. Their combat consciousness was also incredible, not resembling what one would expect of their realms, even when facing numerous assailants, they handled it with ease. Even if it''s a group battle among Transcendance Tribulation semi-immortals, I''ve seen too many to count, and you think this few could trap me? The geniuses were dubious; in this era, Transcendance Tribulation semi-immortals seldom fought, not to mention frequently battled in groups, where had these two gained such experience? Rumors said that both of them had entered an ancient secret realm, where countless ancient great powers had left clones and inheritances; they spent numerous years passing the trials, undergoing transformation, and obtaining ancient inheritances. The rumor stirred up a frenzy in the Cultivation World, everyone hoping to become as powerful as Mo Xiaochou and Duan Qingshui. Sadly, they found nothing. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the prisoners saw the reports on these two, they cheerfully paused their battles, agreeing to continue fighting tomorrow. I knew Little Mo was capable! Little Duan hasn''t tarnished the name of Great Qian! Lu Yang witnessed all these scenes but just smiled faintly without any intention to get involved. He was very busy, trying to avoid getting involved in trivial matters; the most crucial thing for him now was cultivation. Come Second-in-command, try the new dish I''ve developed. Lu Yang, River Spirit used water to create a body for me, how does it look? Bai Shuang hopped around like a child, showing off her new body. Writing a cultivation technique is so hard, can you help me write it? Xia He complained incessantly, how exactly to write a cultivation technique, that stinky Lu Yang didn''t even give a hint. Lu Yang lay on a rocking chair, swaying and scrolling through the news, turning his head to take a bite: It tastes good. He used a little force to bounce forward, eating a few more bites of Yun Mengmeng''s new dish, relishing it. It''s time for closed-door breakthrough. Chapter 1347 Chapter 1347: Chapter 1346: Breakthrough In the abode, time seemed to lose its meaning; everything was flowing in reverse. The tattered cultivation technique appeared as good as new, blossoming flowers reverted to buds, Lu Yang''s often-handled peach core transformed into an Immortal Peach, and even Lu Yang''s realm continuously regressed. Pass Tribulation Stage, Refining the Void Stage Foundation Establishment Stage, Qi Cultivation Stage, Mortal, appearance changed from a young man to a teenager, from a teenager to a child. When he became an infant in swaddling, the changes continued, reverting back to a past life''s form, and then again to the peak of Pass Tribulation. Everything inside the abode cycled through reincarnation, repeating endlessly without halting. This signified that Lu Yang had taken another step forward in understanding the prototype of Trace Origin Dao Fruit. Indeed, when Lu Yang in the Immortal Fairy''s cave mansion realized that the method of transcendence by the hidden mastermind was similar to Ashy Bean''s method of transcendence, and ancient times were replaying in the era of the Fire Dynasty, with all things in the world cycling in reincarnation, Lu Yang''s mastery of Trace Origin Dao Fruit''s prototype took a significant step forward. However, worried that the hidden mastermind was nearby, he dared not reveal this and deliberately delayed for a long time, pretending that he went through many events, leading to his current understanding of Trace Origin Dao Fruit. Now, with his state at consummation, his cultivation level continuously rising, having cultivated the Pass Tribulation Stage to its limit, perfectly synchronizing it with the Dao Fruit''s perfection, he was ready to achieve immortality! Ability-wise, Lu Yang''s Trace Origin Dao Fruit shared many similarities with the Time Dao Fruit C both could reverse time and regress cultivation levels. Dao Fruits often have similar capabilities, for instance, the Time Immortal can use Time Dao Fruit to halt time, and the Jiuchong Immortal can use Yin-Yang Dao Fruit to invoke the Extreme Cold Domain to freeze time, both cases involve stopping time, yet the methods employed are vastly different. Similarly, Trace Origin Dao Fruit and Time Dao Fruit, though analogous, are two different paths. Time Dao Fruit, while regressing an opponent''s cultivation, also requires the spiritual energy used during the opponent''s cultivation to revert to its original place. Whereas, Lu Yang can simply make the opponent''s cultivation regress without impacting the whole world; it is conceptually a reversal. Therefore, Lu Yang can revert magic skills to their original forms and revert himself to a previous life''s formCabilities beyond the reach of Time Immortal. Outside the abode, Yun Mengmeng was humming a tune while baking cookies, Bai Shuang eagerly watched on. It''s about time now. Yun Mengmeng opened the oven, pulled out the baking tray, and discovered the cookies had no signs of being baked, they were still dough. Huh? What happened here? Didn''t I light the fire? My recently broken-through realm! Xia He stomped, she had finally managed a breakthrough in a minor realm, and now it had regressed back to its prior form. Yun Mengmeng baked the cookies as a celebration for her, now it turned out the cookies weren''t baked, and Xia He hadn''t broken through. Not far away, Qinghe was compiling the history of the Great Bean Dynasty. As she wrote the last word, she sighed, lifted the history book, and admired her great work. Finally finished. Qinghe put great effort into writing this book to glorify the Emperor, documenting Emperor Dou''s great exploits. However, before she could be joyous for long, the words on the book swiftly disappeared, first by lines, then by volumes, until the entire book became clean and as new as it was initially. My book! Qinghe rarely became emotionally excited, her pitch two decibels higher than usual. It was not just Sky Gate Mountain; the entire Seek Dao Sect was engulfed in a bizarre state. Li Haoran stayed awake around the clock, crafting a peerless magic artifact in forty-nine days. He was already a renowned Body Integration Realm Artifact Refining Master in the universe; cultivating artifacts that even those in Pass Tribulation Stage would vie to buy through connections. Suddenly, inexplicable events happened; the peerless magic artifact suddenly reverted to raw materials. I''ll count down from three to one, and then we jump together. River Spirit, Ether Robot, and Daoist Xiantian, the trio playing an online game, finally reached the last level. As they controlled their characters to jump to the opposite shore, a victory settlement screen appeared, and the game directly returned to the first level, erasing all their progress records. NoC River Spirit and Daoist Xiantian screamed in despair. Seventh Elder, who was refining pills, and Daoist Buyu, who was rarely handling sect affairs, all encountered similar issues. Is it haunted? sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a moment, everyone in Seek Dao Sect was panic-stricken. Yun Zhi appeared in front of Lu Yang''s cave mansion''s entrance, revealing a trace of a smile. Xiao Zhi, what''s going on? Junior Brother is about to have a breakthrough. The seal set by the cave mansion cannot contain the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype, and its power is leaking. Yun Zhi raised her hand and set up an even more profound and mysterious array method in front of the cave mansion''s main entrance, thus sparing Seek Dao Sect from disaster. We don''t know when Junior Brother will break through, so you all should temporarily leave Sky Gate Mountain, said Yun Zhi, careful not to use her Spiritual Sense to probe inside the cave mansion, worrying it might affect Lu Yang''s cultivation. As everyone hastily evacuated Sky Gate Mountain, intensely thick dark clouds appeared above Seek Dao Sect, pressing down like a heavy mountain, making everyone feel uneasy as if suffocated by the weight on their chests. Immortal Ascension Tribulation? Who''s ascending to immortality?! Wu Yao, who was squatting in jail, looked up, his pupils shrinking, recognizing at a glance that this was the coveted Immortal Ascension Tribulation every cultivator dreamt of. It''s the Immortal Ascension Tribulation! Someone shouted, and instantly everyone in Seek Dao Sect realized that this was the legendary Immortal Ascension Tribulation. Who is undergoing the tribulation to become immortal! Looking at the direction of the Thunder Tribulation, it''s moving towards Sky Gate Mountain, it must be Elder Brother Lu Yang who''s undergoing the tribulation! Tao Yaoye exclaimed excitedly, happy for Lu Yang. Is it Lu Yang? Everyone was immensely shocked. How much time had Lu Yang spent on his cultivation? His speed of progressing from a mortal to a Semi-Immortal had already made history. Everyone thought that becoming an immortal would be a hurdle that might slow down Lu Yang''s pace. But Lu Yang was actually about to overcome this hurdle and become immortal! BangC The cave mansion exploded, and Lu Yang flew out, facing the Heavenly Tribulation directly. The aura emanating from his body broke through the limits of the Pass Tribulation Stage, precisely this force that had drawn the Immortal Ascension Tribulation! Everyone, stay away from Sky Gate Mountain! Daoist Buyu shouted urgently. Although the Immortal Ascension Tribulation wouldn''t target the bystanders, there was always a chance that a stray thunderbolt might stray their way, and that would be disastrous. Upon hearing this, everyone quickly evacuated Seek Dao Sect, simultaneously messaging friends and even starting live streams, all immensely excited, sharing this joyous occasion. The first to sense the appearance of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation was Yingtian Immortal. Yingtian Immortal stood above the clouds, looking down at Lu Yang, feeling somewhat troubled. Immortal Fairy, stand back a bit. According to the rules, the Immortal Ascension Tribulation should be faced alone, you being here counts as two people, which would increase its power, he warned. Immortal Fairy Eternity waved impatiently, fiercely warning Yingtian Immortal, Go away, I''m just standing here, strike down based on one person''s measurement, don''t strike extra! Eh, never mind, I''ll try my best. Chapter 1348 Chapter 1348: Chapter 1347: Immortal Ascension Tribulation The news of Lu Yang''s imminent ascension to immortality during the Seek Dao Sect''s Immortal Ascension Tribulation spread rapidly across the universe. Unlike the last time Wu Yao passed his tribulation, when the Cultivation World''s spiritual energy technology was just starting, the speed of information transmission was very limited. With the rapid development of spiritual energy technology over the years, communication technology has reached an extremely terrifying level, with no delay even in light-year communications. The live broadcast of Lu Yang crossing the Immortal Ascension Tribulation quickly climbed to the number one spot in popularity, followed by several other broadcasts showing different angles of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. We don''t even need to do anything. The Thief Ancestor remarked, as a major shareholder in the universal broadcasting, manipulating the popularity of a stream was an easy task. As it turned out, he was worried for nothing. An Immortal Ascension Tribulation, a rarity since ancient times, easily claimed the top spot without any manipulation needed. The Thief Ancestor watched enviously; he had been stuck in the Half-Immortal Realm for eighty-thousand years without even touching the threshold of immortality, while this up-and-comer was about to ascend. What is this live room, and why is it so lively? people from the Interstellar Alliance entered the broadcast, shocked by the unprecedented popularity and barrage of comments. Can''t you read the title? Someone in the Cultivation World is becoming an Immortal!!! others from the Interstellar Alliance excitedly replied with barrage comments. Becoming immortal? Is that the so-called physical limit talked about in the Cultivation World? Bullshit physical limit, do you even understand cultivation? This is a completely different level of life. Just another one brainwashed by marketing accounts. The Salvation Team from Sky Sea Star, saved by Lu Yang, came forward one after another, stating how powerful and the pinnacle of life evolution Lu Yang was. The team leader Zhan Po said nothing, simply rewarding silently in deep silence. In addition to the Salvation Team, there were others with strange names like Prisoner Peak True Inheritance, Thankful for Prisoner Peak''s Nurturing, Immortal Fourth, and Ancient Barbarian Tribe, explaining to onlookers just how powerful Lu Yang was. Fun fact: When Heavenly Emperor Wu Yao underwent his Immortal Ascension Tribulation, he shattered an entire star system. This Immortal Ascension Tribulation is not so powerful; it didn''t even damage the surrounding mountains because the Heavenly Tribulation was all concentrated on Lu Yang. Why is the quality so blurry? I can''t see clearly. Naive child, stop your nonsense. What blurry quality? The Immortal Ascension Tribulation has distorted space, and it would look the same even if you were on the scene. A Cultivator stepped forward to explain, a main profile view, a Great Cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Is it really that amazing? Even with the reality in front of them, some remained skeptical, thinking it was just a few lightning strikes; their mechanically augmented bodies could withstand it as well. You can try the holographic broadcast room. Someone sneered. Doubtful, huh? Then have a taste of the hardship. Holographic broadcast room? That person quickly found the holographic broadcast room. Strangely enough, despite all being broadcasts of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, this one had very low popularity. He connected to the port, as if he had truly arrived at the Seek Dao Sect, facing the rolling thunder of the heavens up close. Only then did he realize the horror of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation; entirely different from the lightning and thunder seen in nature, it was a tribulation beyond natural phenomena, capable of annihilating everything. Any being facing the Immortal Ascension Tribulation has only one outcome: to turn into ashes in the tribulation. Just as he was about to speak, he bled from all seven orifices and was ejected from the holographic state. The danger alert has been activated! The person was incredibly shocked; this was the holographic system''s safety mechanism, designed to check the user''s health and eject them before any mishap. The holographic system could only mimic less than one ten-thousandth of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation''s power, which meant facing even that trivial amount was unbearable and a risk to his life. Having only witnessed the Immortal Ascension Tribulation for a split second, he was profoundly shaken and finally understood why the holographic broadcast room was so unpopular. Ordinary people didn''t even qualify to watch. Lu Yang is awesome! That person immediately sent a barrage message and became a fan of Lu Yang. This is an immortal who can withstand the Immortal Ascension Tribulation without flinching; there''s no shame in acknowledging this. In the eyes of people from other civilizations, Lu Yang is no different from the celestial beings of their legends and myths. May Lu Yang, the Great Immortal, bless my exams to go smoothly. May Lu Yang, the Great Immortal, bless me with good health. May Lu Yang, the Great Immortal, bless me in finding a good wife. Suddenly, the live stream''s barrage turned into a wishing well, leaving Lu Yang utterly bemused. Where is this Power of Faith coming from? Lu Yang, who was in the midst of Crossing the Immortal Tribulation, suddenly felt the Power of Faith surging from all directions. After entering a new era, many cultivators in the Cultivation World liked to take shortcuts, showing off their Divine Abilities in live streams, gathering the Power of Faith to advance at a rapid pace. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller, upon learning of this, lamented not being born in such a fortunate era. However, Lu Yang clearly wasn''t one to follow this path. He drew a ring with his sword tip, isolating himself from all the Power of Faith. The dark clouds split open, unleashing terrifying Chaotic Divine Light, which left the onlookers in awe, but Lu Yang showed no sign of panic. With a single sword strike, he shattered the Chaotic Divine Light, handling it with ease. The Vast Sea Daoist Lord, who was enjoying his honeymoon, heard that Lu Yang was Passing the Immortal Tribulation and immediately opened a spatial channel to arrive, laughing and scolding, This little brat''s cultivation speed is truly fast. Celestial Master Guiyuan invited a few of his old brothers to the Seek Dao Sect to see how outstanding their junior brothers were, and whether other sects could even compare. The Demon Emperor Zhu Tian called his ministers to the Imperial Palace to watch Lu Yang Passing the Tribulation together. As the initiator of the Great World Struggle and the son of the era''s destiny, Zhu Tian felt that he had the potential to become immortal, but the existence of the Qilin Immortal above him meant he would definitely not achieve immortality. He regretfully hit his leg: I chose the wrong Dao Fruit! If he had known, he would have chosen a different Dao Fruit. The Sword Tower Supreme, watching through the live broadcast, exclaimed in admiration: As expected of Lu Yang, the one with the greatest talent since ancient times. She failed the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and survived by a stroke of luck; she knew all too well the terrifying tribulation one must endure to become immortal. Thinking back to the extreme torment she experienced during her own tribulation, and then seeing how Lu Yang seemed to be taking a leisurely walk, a gap surfaced in her heart, being a fellow Sword Cultivator, and myriad emotions condensed into a sigh: I cannot compare. The Four Ancient Immortals had arrived at the Seek Dao Sect and were equally moved by the sight; they did not have it as easy as Lu Yang when they themselves Passed the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. It''s almost like passing the Immortal Ascension as an Immortal. Immortal Jiuchong lamented; among those he knew, only the Immortal Fairy could Pass the Tribulation with such ease. After all, he was seen by the Immortal and has known the Immortal since the Foundation Establishment Stage, said the Qilin Immortal. This was tantamount to having an immortal accompany him from the beginning of his cultivation; whose cultivation conditions could be so favorable. Indeed, it would be strange if he turned out weak with such nurturing. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang weighed the Green Peak Sword in his hand, then stored it in his Identity Jade Pendant. Using the Immortal Sword for the tribulation felt like cheating; he preferred to let go of it to refine his swordsmanship. Without the Green Peak Sword to dissolve the Heavenly Tribulation, the pressure on Lu Yang doubled. A muffled rumbling sound came from the sky; it was the new wave of attack being brewed by the Heavenly Tribulation. The lightning was endless, turning into Hongmeng Purple Qi and smashing towards Lu Yang, vast and unrivaled. Lu Yang bit his tongue tip, and with his fingers together, he shot out a vibrating Sword Qi, slashing through in one swoop, cutting the Hongmeng Purple Qi in two; his Sword Qi''s might remained undiminished, splitting the Immortal Ascension Tribulation in half! Chapter 1349 Chapter 1349: Chapter 1348: Becoming an Immortal The Heavenly Tribulation was cleaved asunder? The people watching were horrified, as never before in history had anyone heard of someone who could reverse the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and actually split the Heavenly Tribulation. Is the first Sword Immortal about to emerge? whispered an ancient figure who was at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Although the Green Peak Sword was an Immortal Artifact forged by Wu Yao, Wu Yao was not a Sword Cultivator but simply used the sword as a weapon, which is why he incorporated the Small World function into the Green Peak Sword; it was not pure enough. The Immortal Ascension Tribulation reconverged, with lightning raging, and the earth, fire, wind, and water reshaping heaven and earth. A world-shocking great calamity descended, and even watching through the screen one feels a suffocation in their chest and difficulty breathing, a suppression of all living beings by the Heavenly Tribulation. The Sword Qi that Lu Yang took pride in was slashed into luminous points amidst the sky-filled tribulations, and Lu Yang''s own body was cracking open. Those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage and Semi-Immortals looked on solemnly. Lu Yang''s strength was well-known, yet still, he was injured severely. Lu Yang''s eyes sparkled brilliantly, not at all indicative of someone gravely injured. He was simultaneously channeling both the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype and the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, not for healing his body, but for shaping the Sword Qi. Without the Green Peak Sword, the Sword Qi unleashed was a terrifying blow against those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but against the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, it was merely capable of cleaving through once before shattering. With the Sword Qi blessed by the dual Dao Fruit Outlines, it became increasingly distinct and visible, no longer resembling Sword Qi, but a real, tangible Immortal Sword! Boom- Lightning struck once more, making everyone''s heart tremble; other civilizations could not imagine such terrifying calamities being withstood by fragile flesh and blood. Thump- Like a droplet disturbing the peaceful surface of a lake, Lu Yang''s heart was as still as still water. He stepped forward, with Sword Qi flourishing beneath his feet, transforming into an ocean of Swordsmanship, colliding with the lightning of the Heavenly Tribulation, tearing through space, shaking the universe. Countless Swordsmanship Practitioners, upon seeing this scene, were greatly excited. To contend against the Heavenly Tribulation is the epitome of Swordsmanship. They observed Lu Yang''s Swordsmanship, gaining much insight, and hurriedly sat down to meditate and comprehend. Above and below the Sword Tower, Sword Qi soared to the sky it turned out that all the Sword Tower Practitioners were engaged in Enlightenment! Those who had never before encountered mortals, a small number of them, suddenly had a moment of enlightenment, developing a longing for Swordsmanship. They were innately talented in Swordsmanship, their circumstances never allowed it, they had never encountered Swordsmanship. Now, Lu Yang''s demonstration of Swordsmanship awakened their deep desire for it, helping them step onto the great path of becoming Sword Cultivators! The power of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation continued to increase, yet Lu Yang''s Sword Qi became increasingly sharp and indestructible. Within the range of the Swordmanship Domain, everything was being annihilated, including the Heavenly Tribulation. The world was astounded; even Immortals were no exception. From ancient times to the present, it was always the Semi-Immortals who desperately endured the tribulation to achieve Immortal Fruit Position. Who had ever seen someone relying on human power to challenge the Heavenly Tribulation and take the initiative?! The power of the two Dao Fruit Outlines is immense, sighed the Yingtian Immortal. He was all too aware of the power of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation; to possess two Dao Fruit Outlines at the same time was an unprecedented event. Lu Yang''s shattered body healed, untainted by worldly dust, and his soul grew stronger and transformed, becoming crystalline and flawless, perfect without blemish. Ascending to the Immortal rank, he underwent a complete transformation. Lu Yang was effervescent, and his body glowed, like a sun that was unspeakably sacred, making even the statues in temples pale in comparison to Lu Yang at this moment. He was radiant and attracted the attention of everyone, becoming the focus of the entire Universe. Lu Yang actively dispersed all Sword Qi, spread his arms wide, and an invisible force emanated from him, surging outward. The final phase of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, still brewing, was directly scattered by this force, unable to condense any further. All was silent in the world. Lu Yang let out a long breath, feeling a sense of consummation at this moment, looking down upon the world with detachment and transcendence. Unlike temporarily becoming an Immortal with the aid of a body built from the faith of Buddha Country, back then his Spiritual Sense was weak, not strong enough to control the Immortal Body, and he needed the help of Fairy Eternity''s Immortal Sense. Now his Immortal Sense is complete, his Dao Fruit is consummated, no longer needing the strength of others, standing tall at the end of the Immortal Dao, achieving the goal that all Cultivators aspire to their entire livesCImmortalhood. Did Lu Yang succeed? Finally, someone broke the silence; it was people from other civilizations. They did not have a profound concept of immortality and were the first to awaken to this reality. He has become an Immortal! Lu Yang has become an Immortal! A Cultivator shouted this fact, followed by a series of jubilant cries one after another. Unlike other Immortals, Lu Yang''s ascension process was live-streamed, watched by the entire universe, every move he made during his Tribulation touching the hearts of everyone. Thus, as he gained success and fame, achieving the Immortal Fruit Position, the whole universe erupted in celebration and cheers, sharing the joy with Lu Yang. The news of Lu Yang''s Immortal Ascension immediately dominated headlines across major platforms, nobody had the mind to discuss anything else, all focused on talking about this fact, discussing just how formidable the Cultivation World is. Congratulations to Senior Brother Lu on becoming an Immortal! Junior Brothers and Sisters came one after another to congratulate him, their faces brimming with radiant smiles, genuinely happy from the heart. Second-in-command, I knew you could do it! Yun Mengmeng said she believed in Lu Yang, but in reality, when Lu Yang was facing his Tribulation, she was tightly clutching onto Yun Zhi''s sleeve, terrified that something might go wrong. Congratulations. Qinghe said tersely. With only two words, it sounded without emotion, but having known her for so long, Lu Yang understood Qinghe''s nature; she was truly happy, just shy to express her emotions. Not bad, you''ve finally become an Immortal. Yun Zhi remarked, revealing a rare smile that vanished in a blink, as if she had never smiled before. I still have to thank Eldest Senior Sister for nurturing me Yun Zhi waved her hand dismissively: There''s no need for such formalities between you and me. My good disciple, don''t forget your master now that you''re an Immortal. Daoist Buyu cheekily drew close, feeling that the best two things he had done in his life were to take on Yun Zhi and Lu Yang as disciples. With such accomplished disciples, he could just lay back for the rest of his life. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang fell silent for a moment, remembering the words of his Eldest Senior Sister just now, feeling that their master-disciple relationship was so good there was no need for formality: My Immortality is all thanks to my own effort. Daoist Buyu: I recall you haven''t had much interaction with your Second Senior Brother. Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei, Zhu Tian, and others also arrived. Some offered verbal congratulations, while others presented generous gifts. The weight of the gift was not important; it was the thought that counted. With Lu Yang''s becoming an Immortal, the entire universe was celebrating, and the Seek Dao Sect was decorated with bright lights and colors, many times livelier than the New Year. Seeing this, Yun Zhi''s eyes twitched slightly, feeling relieved that her breakthrough didn''t cause such a stir. Few people knew of her strength, otherwise she would have to face a situation like her Junior Brother with the whole Sect celebrating. Although she was reluctant to leave the mortal world and did not wish to Harmonize, she felt out of place and uncomfortable in such lively environments, preferring to stay away from them. The celebration continued for several days before the excitement finally began to subside, allowing Lu Yang to break free and do what he wanted. Fairy Eternity floated out of Lu Yang''s body and offered her individual congratulations, Little Yang, congratulations on becoming an Immortal Fairy, let me help you restore your body. Ah? Chapter 1350 Chapter 1350: Chapter 1349: Making Trouble After Lu Yang became an Immortal, he not only felt that his Immortal Sense had immensely expanded to envelop the universe, but the Trace Origin Dao Fruit had also become extremely powerful, able to affect other Immortals. For instance, it healed Fairy Eternity''s path injuries, restoring her to the state she was in when she fought Ashy Bean, giving her an Immortal Body. Ah? Wait Fairy Eternity was stunned, and before she could react, she saw Lu Yang activating the Trace Origin Dao Fruit. The powerful rule force reversed the world, disregarded causality, and Fairy Eternity''s slightly transparent soul gradually solidified, becoming flesh and blood, possessing temperature and touch. Fairy Eternity felt inner turmoil, unable to control her emotions for a moment. The eternal aura spread around, and the plants at her feet were baptized by this eternal aura, transforming completely. Golden lines appeared on their leaves, signifying their transition from Spirit Grass to Immortal Herbs, which could grant longevity if consumed. Her single drop of blood, a tear, were all objects of longevity that people pursued, incredibly precious. Fairy Eternity was tearful yet tearless, preoccupied with being happy for Little Yang, never having expected that after Little Yang became Immortal, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit would have such capabilities. I, the Immortal, do not wish to leave the comfortable Spiritual Space. I want to reside here forever. Fairy Eternity was also secretly pleased, which indicated that Little Yang always had her in his mind. But still, I don''t want to leave! Fairy, congratulations! Lu Yang excitedly embraced Fairy Eternity, causing her immense panic. Every time Lu Yang thought of Fairy Eternity''s tragic state after battling with Ashy Bean, his heart tightened with guilt, feeling it was due to his own weakness. After becoming an Immortal, he could finally make up for past regrets, allowing the Fairy to regain her Immortal Body. But as the Spiritual Space quietened down, Lu Yang felt somewhat unaccustomed, missing the noisy days of the past. The Chief Housekeeper has an Immortal Body now? Qinghe, upon hearing the news, hurried over first, crying tears of joy. However, seeing the Chief Housekeeper''s panicked expression while being embraced by Lu Yang, she felt as if the sky was falling. Seeing that there were outsiders present, Fairy Eternity quickly pushed Lu Yang away. Yun Mengmeng, Ao Ling, and others also rushed over upon hearing the news. Yun Mengmeng, curiously pinching Fairy Eternity''s arm, found it icily soft. So this is what the Chief Housekeeper feels like. Stop, stop touching. Fairy Eternity hid beside Lu Yang, secretly poking his waist, mumbling softly, It''s all your fault, all your fault. Making Lu Yang baffled. Has the senior Fairy recovered? Yun Zhi showed a smile, its angle peculiar, visible only to Fairy Eternity, frustrating Fairy Eternity who turned her head pouting, unwilling to respond to Yun Zhi. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I was just about to gather some people to celebrate the Junior Brother becoming an Immortal. Now that double happiness has arrived, we can also celebrate for the senior Fairy''s recovery. At the peak of Sky Gate Mountain, in front of the Soybean Dynasty Ancestor Temple, Immortal Energy swirled around, creating a peaceful and joyous atmosphere with constant laughter and chatter. Yun Mengmeng showcased her skills while Qinghe assisted in the kitchen, bustling with activity, looking very lively. Why won''t they let me be the main chef? Now that she has regained her Immortal Body, Fairy Eternity planned to show off her skills, but was stopped by Lu Yang, puffing up with anger, seeing how Little Yang had grown bold after becoming an Immortal. Won''t you persuade Little Yang, don''t you want to taste my cuisine? Fairy Eternity sought help from the Four Ancient Immortals, who each played deaf and dumb, hesitating without speaking. Lu Yang gently soothed her: Fairy, you are the star of today, finally having recovered your body, how could we let you toil so much? Fairy Eternity thought about it, realized it made sense, and decided not to do any work as advised. The Four Ancient Immortals sighed in relief at this. In this world, only Little Friend Lu can persuade Fairy Eternity. In Ancient Times, no matter how they tried to persuade, Fairy Eternity wouldn''t listen and would do whatever she wanted, which scared them beyond measure. I think Little Friend Lu getting along with Fairy Eternity is quite good. Indeed, I support it. Finally, someone could tame Fairy Eternity, and the Four Ancient Immortals were happy to see it happen. Even though we knew he would become an immortal, we didn''t expect it to happen so fast. Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, who were invited, saw Lu Yang surrounded by people, chatting merrily, and marveled at how they had aged. Here come the buns! Yun Mengmeng came out with a big steamer full of steaming buns, round and plump, their fragrance wafting from afar; Qinghe followed with a second steamer of buns. Lu Yang couldn''t wait to take a bite, and although he couldn''t tell the filling, it was so delicious and oily that he couldn''t help but smile with joy. Every time he tasted Yun Mengmeng''s cooking, Lu Yang inwardly lamented this was the consequence of self-learning and not following the Fairy''s instructions. The celebration banquet was of the highest standard, starting with Semi-Immortals, and eating buns might seem inappropriate, but those present were not particular about formalities. Even the Yingtian Immortal didn''t think there was anything wrong with eating buns at this occasion, as long as Fairy Eternity wasn''t the chef, anything was fine. Next to the buns was freshly squeezed peach juice from the Heavenly Root, which Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, after drinking, deemed extraordinary, ranking it among the top of all the Immortal products they had tasted. Midway through the celebration, people started to encourage Lu Yang to say a few words. Unable to refuse, Lu Yang reluctantly stepped up, holding peach juice and moving among the crowd, offering thanks to everyone. Qilin Immortal, I toast to you. Thanks to your trade with Wu Yao, I was exchanged here, and could start a new life. You are my lifesaver. After saying that, Lu Yang downed the peach juice in one go. Qilin Immortal clinked his cup with Lu Yang''s and also drank in one gulp: No need to mention it, you revived the Fairy Eternity, we should be thanking you instead. Immortal Jiuchong, I salute you. If you hadn''t intervened timely during my battle with The Controller in the Extreme Northern Lands, I might have perished there. I haven''t formally thanked you, so thank you. Immortal Jiuchong was a bit taken aback by Lu Yang''s sincerity, and seeing him so flustered made everyone else laugh. Jiuchong, he''s thanking you, say a few words. Yingtian Immortal teased from the side. Immortal Jiuchong glared at Yingtian Immortal, and the laughter around grew even louder. Time Immortal, I salute you. The way you used the Power of Faith to mold an Immortal Body and Golden Body was truly unexpected. Considering all the shameful past I know about you, and you haven''t troubled me, shows your magnanimity. It''s no wonder you are the oldest of the four seniors, such dignity. Time Immortal didn''t react much, but Yingtian Immortal''s face darkened upon hearing that. Ying Tian, Little Lu is pointing at you, always intentionally troubling others. Now it was Immortal Jiuchong''s turn to tease, laughing loudly. Get lost, get lost, get lost. Yingtian Immortal, not one to be easily ridiculed, retorted, I don''t believe you didn''t have ideas about fixing Little Lu; it''s only after seeing how powerful Daoist Yun Zhi is that you all chickened out. That''s called knowing the situation. Immortal Jiuchong said with pride. Yingtian Immortal, I toast to you, precisely because you assassinated the Fairy, possessed the real Yingtian Immortal, polluted the faith''s source during Ashy Bean''s revival, which led to all subsequent events. Chapter 1351 Chapter 1351: Chapter 1350: Little Friend Lu, Why Expose My Identity? What? At first, when everyone heard Lu Yang speak, they thought they had heard wrong, as Lu Yang''s tone was too calm, as if he was talking about something insignificant. Even the Yingtian Immortal himself did not react, still maintaining a smile, as if his memory was still at the time when he and the Jiuchong Immortal were playfully bantering. Yingtian Immortal looked at Lu Yang, his thoughts retracting, his smile gradually fading away, as if he had become a different person. He shook his head and sighed, not understanding Lu Yang''s behavior: Little Friend Lu, why disclose my identity? I intended to make amends with you, why do you stubbornly pursue me? Yao Saint is dead, the great vengeance is avenged, the world is in peace, the Cultivation World is developing orderly, everything is on the right track, you have also become an immortal, enjoying the world, isn''t this good? After possessing Yingtian Immortal and using Yingtian Immortal''s identity to interact with Lu Yang, Immortal Eternity, Yun Zhi, Jiuchong Immortal, etc., he began to reminisce about the good times spent with close friends in ancient times. Furthermore, since Immortal Eternity could not achieve omniscience and no one in the world could threaten his identity, he chose to let go of his murderous heart and enjoy this period under the identity of Yingtian Immortal. It was precisely because he was unwilling to entangle with people like Lu Yang that he released the fake identity of Yao Saint as bait, tricked everyone through a battle, and let the matter rest. After the Cultivation World lifted the seal, he chose not to take action again for this reason. However, he did not expect that Lu Yang would not appreciate his intentions and, under his watch, still saw through his identity. What? He is the mastermind?! When people including Jiuchong Immortal heard Yingtian Immortal personally confirm, their pupils shrank sharply, and their minds were greatly shaken; they fundamentally did not want to believe this. But the facts were before their eyes, they had to believe even if they did not want to. The Qilin Immortal''s eyes turned red immediately, a murderous intent surged like never before; he had the best relationship with Yingtian Immortal, and his guilt over these three hundred thousand years all stemmed from the mastermind! Ying Tian Including Immortal Eternity, the Four Ancient Immortals had never been so angry; he actually killed Yingtian Immortal and replaced him, interacting with them under the identity of Yingtian Immortal all this time! The scene fell silent, the atmosphere oppressively heavy; no one showed any intention of making a move, only Lu Yang and the mastermind talked freely, as if no one else was present. When did you start suspecting me? the mastermind asked, Lu Yang''s challenge was too sudden; he had not anticipated it, nor had he noticed anything odd about Lu Yang beforehand. From the time I met you at Laurel Fairy Palace, when you spoke about the demise of the Time Immortal Senior at the end of the Fire Dynasty era, you yourself said that the assailant of Time Immortal Senior was one of the other three. I''m a straightforward person; I believe what people say, so you telling me to doubt you, naturally made me suspicious of you. Of course, it wasn''t just you, I doubted all of the Four Ancient Immortals, considering Time Immortal Senior could have been possessed as well. The mastermind''s eyes narrowed slightly, not expecting that Lu Yang had begun to suspect him so early; he had initially thought that by actively revealing this information, he could clear himself of suspicion, but contrary to his expectations, Lu Yang did not fall for it but instead started suspecting everyone. When Lu Yang suspected that someone among the Four Ancient Immortals might be possessed, and knowing that Li Haoran was a reincarnation, he realized that Li Haoran was in great danger. Therefore, after returning from Laurel Fairy Palace, Lu Yang minimized his interactions with Li Haoran, pretending to simply be ordinary Senior Brothers, and no longer discussed Li Haoran''s reincarnation, otherwise Lu Yang would have long asked Li Haoran to learn Artifact Refining Technique from Yingtian Immortal. Even after realizing that Qilin Immortal was not the killer of Time Immortal, with Li Haoran around, Lu Yang still did not dismiss his suspicions of the Four Ancient Immortals. However, which one the mastermind had possessed, Lu Yang still could not conclude. Only after gaining some insights into the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype did Lu Yang gradually confirm his suspect. Life in reincarnation, things also reincarnate. People of Reincarnation, their experiences will overlap somewhat with their previous lives. It goes without saying that Li Haoran is skilled in Refining. Immortal Fairy Eternity once mentioned a shameful past of Yingtian Immortal. She said that when Yingtian Immortal was young, he easily won the affection of older female cultivators with higher Cultivation Levels, which corresponds with Li Haoran''s experiences. The manipulator behind the scenes does not understand the true meaning of Reincarnation, and simply thinks that people from the past and the future share similarities, so he suspects Gu Junye. Of course, these were all just suspicions until I was convinced of your identity, after the Consummation of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit. I used the Trace Origin Dao Fruit to clarify the history at the end of the Fire Dynasty, and finally confirmed that Yingtian Immortal was the one you possessed! When Lu Yang paid his respects to the Four Ancient Immortals, he secretly used the Trace Origin Dao Fruit to examine their experiences during the end of the Fire Dynasty. Time Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, and Qilin Immortal showed nothing unusual, only Yingtian Immortal! He saw the manipulator behind the scenes possessing Yingtian Immortal in the Underworld, Yingtian Immortal using the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype to escape from death, the manipulator behind the scenes corrupting the Power of Faith, prompting Ashy Bean to pursue Transcendence at any cost! The Trace Origin Dao Fruit can view one''s past. This was tested by Lu Yang during the Interstellar Alliance. Didn''t expect the Trace Origin Dao Fruit to be so miraculous, the manipulator behind the scenes raised an eyebrow. He mastered the Time Line Dao Fruit, which muddled that period of history, obscuring it from everyone. Unexpectedly, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit pointed directly at the origin, bypassing the temporal interference and revealing the truth of events. The manipulator behind the scenes burst into laughter, laughing at his own arrogance, being completely duped by a young boy, and never realizing that Lu Yang had been suspecting him all along. Was it after possessing Yingtian Immortal, that a long period of peace made him too relaxed, or had he become lenient and unwilling to make a move? The laughter of the manipulator behind the scenes carries a hint of anger, and the space itself vibrated violently, It''s merely because I found your experiences somewhat interesting that I didn''t deal with you sooner, but instead, you have become a formidable opponent! Little Friend Lu, have you thought about how you want to die! The crowd felt the strong aura surging from within the manipulator behind the scenes, their expressions changed dramatically, this aura was even more powerful than that of Yao Saint. As Lu Yang speculated, the manipulator behind the scenes had never shown his true power. Or rather, anyone who had seen his true power is already dead! Lu Yang remained silent, throwing the peach juice in his cup onto the face of the manipulator behind the scenes, provoking him even more. The crowd was eager to make a move, but this place is Seek Dao Sect, the Cultivation World, and if a fight breaks out here, the entire Cultivation World could be destroyed! The manipulator behind the scenes has no such concerns about his power; he intends to unleash a massacre today, not only to kill Lu Yang but also everyone present, no one will escape! Transformation. Yun Zhi whispered softly. Suddenly, the scene changes, Sky Gate Mountain beneath their feet vanishes, with only the endless starry sky and boundless darkness surrounding them! The Cultivation World disappeared, and they have arrived in the universe! Wu Yao''s Transformation Spell! The manipulator behind the scenes immediately realized. Yun Zhi does not possess a Dao Fruit, this was a unique magic skill that Yun Zhi learned from Wu Yao after he entered Captive Peak. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yun Zhi enjoys learning, and this action did not raise his suspicions; it turns out it was intended to be used here! Did she exchange me with the outside world? No, if it were so, I wouldn''t feel this way, the manipulator behind the scenes muttered to himself. It seems then, the entire Cultivation World has been exchanged to another place, what a clever move! Chapter 1352 Chapter 1352: Chapter 1351: The War Begins What''s happening? As the behind-the-scenes mastermind released a terrifying aura, all Cultivators sensed this breath and trembled from the depths of their hearts. That breath vanished in a flash, as if it had never appeared, leaving them confused and continuing with their own affairs, not even noticing that the Cultivation World had already changed its position. Only those who remained on Sky Gate Mountain were privy to this information. Where have Xiao Zhi and the others gone! Yun Mengmeng was frantically pacing, everything had developed too quickly, and listening to the conversation between the Second-in-command and the behind-the-scenes mastermind was also hazy. She could only be sure of one thing C that the atmosphere just a moment ago was very tense, as if a fight could break out at any time. Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, Jin Caiwei, and others were also very anxious, wishing they could rush over and join the battle. Everyone, take a seat. The most composed Qinghe sighed, but her trembling hands betrayed her inner turmoil. Faced with Lu Yang''s sudden aggression and exposing the behind-the-scenes mastermind C who turned out to be one of their own C anyone would find it impossible to remain calm. But this struggle was between Immortals; as Semi-Immortals, they couldn''t intervene, and even spectating could potentially make them hostages. They had no other choice but to wait. Believe in Lu Zhuguo. He is clearly prepared for this battle, Qinghe forced herself to calm down and recalled the entire sequence of events. Obviously, this so-called victory celebration was just a ruse to gather all the Immortals to surround and capture the behind-the-scenes mastermind; calling these Semi-Immortals over was merely to make the celebration seem authentic. If the celebration comprised only Immortals, the behind-the-scenes mastermind would surely have grown suspicious. Now that the facade was torn, Immortals joined the battle, while the Semi-Immortals remained on Sky Gate Mountain. Amidst the starry sky, a group of Immortals besieged the behind-the-scenes mastermind, resembling the universe''s birth, with Chaotic Aura pervading and space shattering beyond count. If there were any veteran Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivators nearby, they would have been torn into pieces by the spatial rifts, their Divine Souls extinguished. This was the most powerful coalition battle in history, the fight against Yao Saint had only revealed a fraction of the behind-the-scenes mastermind''s combat power. In this level of battle, ordinary Immortals could hardly compete. Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity joined forces, no longer hiding their true strength, each attack showcasing their unparalleled status throughout the ages! Be careful, don''t treat him as an ordinary Immortal C he is of the Transcendence Realm! Lu Yang shouted. Upon learning the true Realm of the behind-the-scenes mastermind, everyone was shocked, their hearts burdened with mounting pressure, but soon their anger outweighed their fear of the Realm. The behind-the-scenes mastermind''s eyes were cold as ice, looking at Lu Yang as if looking at a dead person, a cruel smile appearing on the corner of his mouth: Little Friend Lu, you seem to know quite a lot! The behind-the-scenes mastermind had not expected Lu Yang to even guess his Realm C he must have been inspired within the abode of the Immortal Fairy. He had always observed Lu Yang, yet had never detected anything amiss; such deep concealment. If only you''d willingly reveal your identity, that would be even better, Lu Yang replied with a smile, eliciting an increasingly cold and cruel demeanor from the behind-the-scenes mastermind. Thunder Magma surged like the collapse of the heavens and the tsunami, rolling endlessly towards Lu Yang. No one recognized this kind of Thunder Tribulation, but everyone could feel the ultimate power it contained C even Yun Zhi didn''t dare to take it lightly. Cloud Falling Palm. The Star Cluster Cloud appeared, containing thousands of stars, shattering the Thunder Tribulation Magma; this was Yun Zhi''s true power. The behind-the-scenes mastermind focused on the Star Cluster Cloud; it contained not just thousands of stars but countless laws that Yun Zhi had comprehended. So this is your true power! For the first time in his life, the behind-the-scenes mastermind felt pressure. With such power before Harmonization, what more if Harmonization was achieved? Even someone as proud as he had to admit, Yun Zhi''s talent was as strong as his; he had comprehended the Transcendence Realm, while Yun Zhi had comprehended the Harmonization Realm. It''s just that Yun Zhi lost due to a flaw in her Dao heart, lacking a pure heart dedicated to seeking the Dao. If Yun Zhi could, like him, abandon all worldly affairs, she would have long since reached the Harmonization Realm. Attacking recklessly, aren''t you afraid of accelerating the Harmonization process? The force behind the scenes shouted, aware of Yun Zhi''s weakness and threatening her. Yun Zhi alone was manageable, but with many allies at her side, it became quite troublesome to defend against. Greeting him was not a response from Yun Zhi, but the self-detonation of Immortal Fairy. Boom- sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immortal Fairy had waited for this day for far too long and was determined to eliminate the hidden enemy right here! Immortal Fairy''s continuous self-detonations turned the nearby star systems into nothingness; facing the Transcendence Realm opponent behind the scenes, Immortal Fairy no longer concealed her strength. That she could fight Yun Zhi to a standstill was not mere words; she truly had the ability to do so. Although she could not reach the Half-step All-Known Realm she once reached, her cultivation level remained extremely terrifying, with unrivaled techniques and pure strength symbolism. Even the force behind the scenes was injured by the explosion. Qilin Immortal transformed in a flash, becoming a majestic Kirin, swallowing mountains and rivers with his spirit, full of ambition within the universe. He successively landed a claw strike on Time Immortal, Immortal Jiuchong, Jiang Pingan, and Meng Junzi. Time Immortal and Immortal Jiuchong both cried out their surrender at the same time, while Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, not understanding, nevertheless mimicked surrendering. The aura of Qilin Immortal surged, becoming the strongest among the five individuals. Qilin Chant! The chant of the Qilin shattered the heavens, fully displaying the majesty of the King of Demons. His heart surged with anger, venting it all on the hidden enemy. To possess his dearest brother and still call him ''brother'', unforgivable! Death was the only option! Pointless. The force behind the scenes frowned. Did he think that just by being angry he could defeat him? If so, that was too cheap. He extended a finger, as large as the celestial stars, penetrating the Qilin Immortal, who vomited blood incessantly. Immortal Blood scattered across the starry sky, with each drop capable of creating a being at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Trace Origin. Immortal. Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy both acted at the same time, endowing everyone with the dual status of Trace Origin and Immortal, allowing them to instantly recover from any injury. Qilin Immortal''s wounds healed, and once again, he lunged at the force behind the scenes, with a bloodthirsty maw opening wide and an overpowering stench of blood, annoying the hidden enemy. He took out a piece of raw Immortal Gold material, forging it into an unparalleled Immortal Artifact. The chains rattled as they bound the Qilin Immortal, leaving him roaring in vain, unable to break free. Immortal Jiuchong transformed into Yin and Yang Qi, while Time Immortal held the Sky Opening Axe, imbued with the power of time, besieging the hidden enemy. Facing the siege of everyone, the force behind the scenes did not show any signs of defeat. As the sole being of the Transcendence Realm, without revealing the All-Knowing Harmonization, who could be his match. He feared no one, always possessing the ability to turn the tables! After several exchanges, Lu Yang noticed the hidden enemy''s moves were quite peculiar, seeming to involve either the Heavenly Tribulation or Refining, with no other techniques in sight. Almost at the same time, the force behind the scenes realized this issue. He had been imitating Yingtian Immortal for too long, even his moves were those commonly used by Yingtian Immortal. Indeed, what Gu Junye said was right. Possession is no different than being trapped in this shell, unable to extricate oneself. Since there''s no possibility of going back to what was, then why should I continue pretending to be Yingtian Immortal! Let you all witness the power of the Transcendence Realm! Chapter 1353 Chapter 1353: Chapter 1352: Bizarre Tactics After possessing Yingtian Immortal, the mastermind behind the scenes mimicked every move of Yingtian Immortal, including his mental activities. Sometimes, he even forgot his own real identity, thinking he was the true Yingtian Immortal and enjoying the time spent with everyone. However, when he remembered Gu Junye''s words, he realized there was a major problem with his mindset. For someone of his level, his Mind State should have been polished to Consummation and immune to such issues. He immediately chastised himself, changed his mentality, and freed himself from his subconscious. If the Tribulation Dao Fruit and Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit alone are not enough to handle it The shadowy mastermind''s eyes revealed a trace of ruthlessness; his methods were far from limited to that. Thunderous rumbles rose within him, his Qi and Blood surged skyward, his Life Force was vibrantly unbelievable, and the vitality within everyone resonated faintly with the life essence of the shadowy mastermind. The dissemination of Life Force spread across the Star River, and any planet engulfed by this Life Force began the evolutionary process of life, birthing living beings! Burning Star Sky. At the same time, the shadowy mastermind released endless black flames, which were the long-extinct True Flames of Life. The True Flames of Life used Life Force as kindling, consuming the starry sky. In an instant, the battlefield was covered in True Flames of Life, and the newly spawned living beings on the planets were scorched by fire, turning into nothingness. He expanded the True Flames of Life by burning his own Life Force, dominating the battlefield, and drying up everyone''s Life Force! The vitality of individuals like Qilin Immortal was ignited, burning painfully, almost unbearably so. Immortals are known for their limitless lifespan, but the True Flames of Life countered precisely that; the more Life Force one had, the fiercer the burning, and even if one could not be completely burned out, one would be painfully tormented to death! Yin Yang Chess Game, Annihilation of All Things! In the Universe appeared nine Illusory Shadows of Immortal Jiuchong, their eyes like two suns, holding Stars in his grasp, before him unfolded a chessboard interlaced with black and white, capable of bestowing Yin Yang Attributes on all things, then using the opposite attributes to annihilate them. However, when Immortal Jiuchong tried to attribute the True Flames of Life with Yin Yang Attributes, he found that the True Flames of Life did not fall within the Yin Yang category and could not be forcibly assigned Yin Yang Attributes. How is this possible! Immortal Jiuchong couldn''t believe what he was seeing. His technique had never been mistaken before, much less with something like flames, which are obviously of the Yang attribute! What kind of tactic was this! The group of Immortals was in such agony from the True Flames of Life that they had no heart to be distracted with fighting. Among all present, only Yun Zhi, Fairy Eternity, and Lu Yang were not burned by the True Flames of Life. The moment the True Flames of Life appeared, Lu Yang instinctively wrapped his body with Three Flavored True Fire, and the True Flames of Life, upon encountering the Three Flavored True Fire, naturally veered away. Seeing this, the shadowy mastermind''s brows furrowed slightly, but he swiftly understood the reason. Huo Zheng''s natal flame, the Three Flavored True Fire, what a nuisance. Huo Zheng was a close friend of his from ancient times. The Three Flavored True Fire was a natal flame created by Huo Zheng, his favorite creation, and the True Flames of Life he was using were also a creation of Huo Zheng. It was impossible for the two to harm each other. Lu Yang continuously cast the Three Flavored True Fire, enveloping everyone in it, staving off the damage from the True Flames of Life. Well done, Daoist Lu! Extreme Speed! Time Immortal exclaimed in admiration, applying the Extreme Speed State to everyone, increasing their speed manifold! The group of Immortals relied on Extreme Speed to besiege the shadowy mastermind, but in his eyes, they barely managed to keep up with his own speed. Ridiculous! The shadowy mastermind wielded an Ice Whip, sweeping across armies, flinging everyone away, causing them to vomit blood ceaselessly. Without Trace Origin and Immortal, just this one move would have cut them in half! But a wound suddenly appeared on the shadowy mastermind''s waist as if hurt by the Ice Whip. The price for stopping by for a meal here is really steep. Meng Junzi hissed in pain as he transferred his own injury to the shadowy mastermind. The cost was that after some time, the injury would return to him doubled, but at this stage of the fight, he didn''t care about that; first, he wanted to add some more injuries to the shadowy mastermind. Jiang Pingan was also nodding his head. The two of them treated it as if they were attending an ordinary victory feast. Who would have thought that halfway through the meal, an Immortal Battle would suddenly erupt, and their opponent was an ancient monster from an unknown era, absurdly powerful. Immortal Fist Technique. Immortal Fairy Eternity appeared on the left side of the hidden mastermind, the Immortal Fist Technique was extremely fierce, containing rolling killing intent. Each strike could extinguish the Star River and collapse space. Even during the long Ancient Times, Immortal Fairy Eternity had never fully executed this set of Fist Techniques. Even in her battle with Yao Saint, Immortal Fairy Eternity had never fought as ferociously as now. The Immortal Fist Technique contained hidden Dark Strength, which could penetrate blood, bone, and flesh, with power erupting inside the body. Every punch on Yao Saint''s body was equivalent to a Small World''s Self-Detonation. This power is extremely difficult to resolve; the Immortal Fist Technique originated from the Hundred Herbs Fist Technique, which Immortal Fairy Eternity had developed after comprehending and assimilating a myriad of herbs, creating this Fist Technique. The Hundred Herbs Fist Technique consists of hundreds of herbs, and each herb represents a distinct Fist Technique. That is to say, the Immortal Fist Technique simultaneously contained hundreds of types of power, making it extremely difficult to dissolve. However, this was not a problem for the hidden mastermind; he had a way to dissolve the force. Just as the hidden mastermind prepared to resolve this power, Yun Zhi appeared on the left side of the hidden mastermind and surprisingly also executed the Immortal Fist Technique! Immortal Fairy Eternity was somewhat astonished seeing this scene; she had only taught Yun Zhi the Immortal Fist Technique once, and Yun Zhi had already mastered it. The two needed no words or eye contact for communication; their minds were in sync, and they knew each other''s next move, cooperating seamlessly. At that moment, the two strongest beings were executing the same technique as if they were one person, not giving their opponent a moment to breathe, and even the hidden mastermind found it difficult to defend. The strongest of the past and present acting together, you really think highly of me. The hidden mastermind laughed, although at a disadvantage, he remained calm and composed. He let out a light shout, activating some unknown Profound Skill. He had a Vajra Body, making his body unbreakably hard, and even internal changes made it countless times tougher than the Immortal Golden Body, impervious to any force! Immortal Fist Technique! Immortal Fairy Eternity and Yun Zhi joined forces again, but this time it wasn''t so simple. The moment their fists touched the hidden mastermind, the power contained within not only failed to injure him but was completely returned to them! SpurtC It was as if they had each hit themselves with their own punches, but fortunately, they were both able to neutralize the force of their Fist Techniques, avoiding serious injury. The entire Star River transformed into a Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram, with Immortal Jiuchong and the hidden mastermind standing at the positions of the central points, an endless surge of Immortal Fire and Profound Ice attacking the hidden mastermind. However, upon touching him, all these attacks were sent back the same way they came, striking Immortal Jiuchong. Damn it, any attack that lands on him rebounds! Time Immortal cursed, laying down his Sky Opening Axe. He had intended to strike the hidden mastermind from behind with an axe, but seeing the situation, it was out of the question. An endless Swordmanship Domain spread out, far more powerful than during Crossing the Immortal Tribulation. Lu Yang wielding the Green Peak Sword, with myriad Sword Qi Illusory Shadows condensing and following his every movement. As the first Sword Immortal in history, every shadow of the sword was powerful enough to sever the Star River, its Immortal might unfathomable! The Sword Shadows simultaneously struck the hidden mastermind, still rebounding; myriad Sword Shadows shattered, reflecting Lu Yang''s unyielding expression. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin! Nine Immortal Swords unified into one, the Star River boiled, more terrifying than even Immortal Jiuchong''s Immortal Fire and Profound Ice, hard to imagine such a technique being cast by a newly ascended Immortal. Yet this sword, when facing the hidden mastermind''s Immaculate Golden Body, was still insufficient; its power fully rebounded, and Lu Yang firmly received his own blow, severely wounded and spitting blood. The hidden mastermind only responded with a nonchalant smile, treating it as if an adult faced a three-year-old child wielding a wooden sword. What could possibly be the reaction? Unexpectedly, a Sword Qi appeared behind Lu Yang, splitting him in two with a slash that didn''t diminish in strength, hitting the hidden mastermind. This time, there was no rebound of force! Success! With the strike landing, Lu Yang swiftly retreated. The Lu Yang that was sliced in half turned into two pieces of wood. The hidden mastermind focused on the two pieces of wood, and a magic skill rose to his mind. Dao seeds in the void, hard to distinguish real from fake, it''s the Clone Technique created by the Firmament Tree. In this era, it''s called the Tree Planting Spell. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1354 Chapter 1354: Chapter 1353: Pain Point Firmament Tree, you really are a persistent soul. The mastermind grimaced, having been tricked by his old friend''s move once again. It wasn''t the first time Firmament Tree had thrown obstacles in his path. Firmament Tree was his good friend in the Ancient Era, and after death, gave birth to Time Immortal. As Immortal Fairy was condensing the outline of the Annihilation Dao Fruit, the mastermind saw that her nature was akin to his own, foreseeing that she would ultimately walk the same path as he did. Yet at that time, Time Immortal advised Immortal Fairy not to let hatred dictate her life. The Annihilation Dao Fruit was not the right path. It was then Immortal Fairy let go of her hatred, cut off from her past self, and instead concentrated on developing the Eternity Dao Fruit. Thus the world lost one who had transcended, and the mastermind lost a Daoist companion. Time Immortal had no recollection of the events of the Ancient Era, but deep within, a faint voice was screaming, warning that Immortal Fairy had taken the wrong path. How come there was no rebound? Immortal Jiuchong was astonished, only then realizing that the sword in Lu Yang''s hand was not his usual Green Peak Sword. It is my Taishang Sword, said Jiang Pingan. His combat strength was limited, and he could not participate directly in the battle, so he could only assist others. The Taishang Sword was perfect for Lu Yang to wield. Having broken through the mastermind''s Immaculate Golden Body, Yun Zhi and Immortal Fairy joined forces once again to confront the enemy, with Qilin Immortal, Time Immortal, and Immortal Jiuchong skimming the formation at the side. Lu Yang''s brow furrowed slightly; he had only wanted to try it out and had not expected the Taishang Sword to be so effective. He sent a message to Jiang Pingan: Does the effect of the Taishang Sword only cause Dao Fruit to become ineffective? By rights, yes, at least when it struck Daoist Yun Zhi, nothing happened to her, Jiang Pingan replied. Lu Yang pondered. So, the mastermind''s fearlessness of any attack and his ability to reflect any attack was a method of Dao Fruit? Immortal Fairy had never mentioned such a Dao Fruit which meant that from Ancient Times to the present, there had never been an Immortal with this type of Dao Fruit. Does that mean that this Dao Fruit appeared during the Ancient Era? Wasn''t the path of Dao Fruit created by the Fairy? There were Dao Fruits in the Ancient Era? S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s it. He once buried an era, and in that era, Dao Fruits had appeared! This sentence was not a mere inner monologue but was deliberately spoken aloud by Lu Yang. The art of attack lies not only in the physical but in striking the heart! Lu Yang suspected that the mastermind, obsessed with posing as Yingtian Immortal, was connected to his experiences in the Ancient Era. Sure enough, upon hearing these words, the mastermind became visibly agitated. In his pursuit of transcendence, he had sacrificed too much and was not willing to revisit his past. Lu Yang''s words undoubtedly evoked a painful memory for him! Taking advantage of the mastermind''s distraction, Yun Zhi and Immortal Fairy seized the moment, forming the Supreme Fist Seal, unleashing cataclysmic, unbridled power to assault the mastermind, while the other Immortals did not dare to intervene, fearsome of being affected by the fallout. They were the paragons of their respective eras. If not for individual misfortunes, they would have already achieved Harmonization and Omniscience. Now allied, they could slay foes from the past, present, and future! In an instant, radiance stretched for billions of miles, obscuring all vision. Space shattered, countless Small Worlds were born, not out of intention but due to the overwhelming energy unleashed by their combined might, capable of shaping the world. In a pinnacle battle, even the slightest error could shift the tide of combat! The Star River collapsed, Small Worlds perished, and the mastermind''s body trembled continuously, the force of the twin Fairy Fist Technique erupting within him, layer upon layer, innumerable. Ah! The mastermind let out an enraged shout, using his powerful Life Force to forcibly suppress the force of the Fist Technique. Boom- There was a Self-Detonation once again, more terrifying than any explosion in history. This time, it was not just Immortal Fairy who detonated, but also Yun Zhi. Having been granted the Immortal blessing by Immortal Fairy, Yun Zhi could swiftly recover her body. The mastermind indeed possessed formidable strength, and though Yun Zhi felt that self-detonation was unbecoming, there was no room for such concerns when facing the mastermind. Every combat technique had to be employed. Cloud Falling Palm. The Star Cluster Cloud appeared once again, transforming into a giant palm seal that encompassed myriad rules and magic skills, any single one of which would be enough for a Crossing Tribulation Cultivator to ponder for a lifetime. Space was constrained, nailing the mastermind in place in this world. When the palm struck down, all the laws receded. Seeing that they couldn''t avoid it, the mastermind simply stopped trying to dodge. There was not the slightest hint of fear in facing the Cloud Falling Palm. Boom- The heavens shattered and the earth split, the laws of the Dao chimed sonorously, bursting forth with Infinite Tribulation Light. This palm was even more powerful than the one at the beginning of the battle. The Qilin Immortal felt a chill in his heart; even at his strongest, it would be very difficult to find a way to survive this palmCit was a palm that could extinguish an Immortal. However, the mastermind walked out from the Cloud Falling Palm without a scratch. Yun Zhi frowned; at the moment her palm struck, she felt that the moment the laws of the Dao and the Infinite Tribulation Light touched the mastermind, they completely vanished without a trace. Was it the reappearance of that previous unblemished Vajra constitution? No, that wasn''t quite right. Yun Zhi''s eyes were cold, her gaze filled with an imposing intent to kill. Her killing intent boiled over, and no matter what tricks the mastermind had, this time she was determined to obliterate them right then and there! Space trembled, stars resonated in unison. Those stars that had been destroyed during the battle miraculously reborn, stuck together, and returned to their intact formCit was Yun Zhi using her magic skills to restore them all. Manipulating creation, moving stars to change constellations. The stars turned into flames, burning fiercely. Their positions were rearranged, forming the Nine-layered Supreme Killing Formation. Yun Zhi liked stargazing and also enjoyed using stars to set up her formations, but there simply hadn''t been an opportunity in the Cultivation World. The killing formation prison activated, enveloping the mastermind. The killing formation turned into a purgatory, evolving into Infinite Divine Powers. The elements of earth-fire-fengshui were like the creation of a world, dazzling and scorching to the eyes. The mastermind''s Qi and Blood boiled, and the surrounding space twisted. Creating a new world, spawning countless stars across the sky, and using thunder as a bond to link the stars, constructing a peerless Great Formation to counter the killing formation. Boom! The clash of the two great formations caused them to shatter. Time distorted, and the whole world lost its luster at this moment. The Immortal Fairy Eternity closed in for the kill. Her backdrop was filled with frequent extraordinary phenomena: myriad beasts roared in unison, all nations came to attend court, humans were born from jade, and nine luminaries galloped across the sky These were not the deliberate doing of the Immortal Fairy Eternity but the result of a battle on such a scale that the collision of both sides brought forth countless creations. Each extraordinary creation could give rise to a powerful being, but at that moment, no one cared about such chances for creation. What they sought was the life of their opponent! Is this all you''ve got, Daoist Yun Zhi? It''s not enough! The mastermind laughed arrogantly. Fighting against two without losing any ground, he had the capital to be arrogant. I had intended to matchmake both Daoist friends with Little Lu, but since you are seeking death, you can''t blame me for what happens next! The golden bell tinkled as it collided. Yun Zhi struck again, every move she made exuded elegance, unworldly, as if a Heavenly Maiden had descended to the mortal plane. The attack seemed elegant, but once it landed on the mastermind, he quickly lost his ability to laugh. Yun Zhi''s next move was always stronger than the last, an unusual way of attacking that was certainly no spur-of-the-moment breakthrough, but a return to the peak! Reclaiming the power that truly belonged to her! You''re Harmonizing?! Since you are Transcendent, naturally I must Harmonize, responded Yun Zhi coldly. This was the first time she had gone all out since she reached the Harmonization Realm! Chapter 1355 Chapter 1355: Chapter 1354 Harmonization Cultivation World. Qinghe and others stood on top of Heaven''s Gate Peak Mountain, anxiously waiting for the outcome of this battle. What''s the situation now! Jiang Lianyi paced back and forth in anxiety, unable to calm down for even a moment. Qinghe noticed that, unlike the others, Yun Mengmeng was staring blankly at the sky. Mengmeng, what are you looking at? Yun Mengmeng raised her hand and pointed at the night sky: Looking at the stars. What stars? Qinghe was puzzled, and followed her gaze upwards, her pupils suddenly constricting. The stars in the night sky were growing dim and extinguishing one by one, no longer able to illuminate the Star Domain. As the cosmos collapsed and all laws fell silent, the Law Path intertwined, turning into a sky full of starlight, almost as if it was the end of the world; even Immortals found it difficult to interfere in this battle. Facing an increasingly powerful Yun Zhi, the hidden antagonist felt a sudden surge of pressure. The enhancement brought by nearing the Harmonization Realm was too terrifying; without even achieving Harmonization, she already had the capability to fight on equal footing, so what would it be like if she truly harmonized?! Yun Zhi seemed to have become the embodiment of heaven and earth, with every action reflecting the will of the cosmos. The great trend of the world stood with Yun Zhi, as did her destiny, immensely terrifying. How is this possible! The hidden antagonist revealed an expression of disbelief. Omniscience, Transcendence, Harmonization, these are the three parallel Realms above that of Immortals. Yun Zhi should only be his match at the Harmonization Realm. How could she emanate such a terrifying aura while merely on the brink of Harmonization?! Because the path you''ve taken is wrong! Fairy Eternity took advantage of his distraction and threw a punch, landing on the hidden antagonist''s face. The Transcendence method you achieved is not the Righteous Path but just a shortcut! The true way of Transcendence involves continually comprehending the Dao Fruit, dispelling the qi mechanism, becoming a carrier of the rules, separating heaven from humans, and thereby cutting off Causality! Fairy Eternity declared, causing the hidden antagonist''s heart to tremble. As the creator of the Dao Fruit system, Fairy Eternity not only saw the method to achieve the All-Knowing Realm but also the path to the Law of Transcendence. To achieve the Law of Transcendence, killing is not necessary. One simply needs to carefully refine the Dao Fruit; the Transcendence Realm will naturally come to fruition without resorting to a path of thorough extermination! Shut up! The hidden antagonist shouted in anger. To achieve Transcendence, he had long been subjected to boundless slaughters, turning even his close friends of yesteryear into souls under his blade; this was something he least wanted to dredge up. Now, Fairy Eternity was claiming his method was mistaken, how could he bear it! You''re overly eager to pursue Realms, acting too hastily, doomed not to succeed! Fairy Eternity said again. She saw her own reflection in the hidden antagonist, blindly obsessed with attaining ultimate Realms, falling into an inferior state. In contrast, when she cut off her past self and achieved the Immortal Fairy title, her Mind State was serene, enjoying the pleasures brought by cultivation, and she could see many more roads clearly ahead. She hadn''t mentioned these things in Ancient Times because she believed that cultivation was endless. Blindly pursuing Realms would make one a slave to those Realms, with a problematic Mind State, how could one speak of Transcendence. Fairy Eternity saw that after the Yingtian Immortal and the four others became immortal, they didn''t seem to want to continue cultivating, and speaking of it would only create pressure for them. Her achievement of Omniscience was not a deliberate pursuit, but rather a natural result. She herself hadn''t even thought that she would achieve Omniscience. The battle between the three had turned into the purest collision of the Law Path, with the hidden antagonist vomiting blood. Immortal Blood exploded in the cosmos, turning into a cloud of chaotic mist, causing space to collapse wherever it passed, creating black holes. PffC Yun Zhi and Fairy Eternity were also severely injured, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. Time Immortal opened his Heavenly Eye, as the fight has dragged on to this point, casting uncertainty within him; he desired to glimpse the future of this battle. With the opening and closing of the Heavenly Eye, the future was an endless chaos, where neither the mechanisms of Heaven nor causality could be discernedCnot to mention clarifying the outcome of this battle, even the events of the next moment were completely obscured! Is there something wrong with Daoist Yun Zhi''s body? Qilin Immortal, with the keenest sight, furrowed his brow and said. The battlefield of the three had been enveloped in radiant light and utmost darkness, and they could only judge which side was gaining the upper hand through changes in momentum. Qilin Immortal noticed the color of Yun Zhi''s body was changing; it was fading, as if a freshly painted picture was submerged in the clear river water, with the pigments dissolving in the water. Indeed. Prompted by Qilin Immortal''s observation, the others also noticed the abnormality in Yun Zhi. They had never seen such a transformation; it was almost as though she was merging with the universe! ThumpCThumpC A strange sound appeared in everyone''s ears, like the beating of a heart, but the sound was fleeting. They extended their Immortal Sense, capturing nothing. Only Lu Yang knew clearly that this was the heartbeat of Eldest Senior Sister; by merging her body with Dao and substituting her heart for the heavens, Eldest Senior Sister was gradually becoming Heaven itself. The situation on the battlefield changed in an instant, Yun Zhi''s aura surged repeatedly, eventually completely overshadowing the presence of the mastermind behind the scenes. The entire universe became her home ground, and all beings in the universe could sense her aura. Yun Zhi closed her eyes, her perception extending infinitely. She sensed the mastermind before her, sensed Yun Mengmeng who was sitting on the mountains of Heaven''s Gate Peak Mountain hugging her knees and watching the stars, and sensed the corners of the universe''s wild edgesCplaces still unexplored by the Cultivation World, abundant with Life Stars, the movements of these beings all within Yun Zhi''s perception. She raised her hand and gently clenched it into a fist; at this moment, she was the universe itself, manipulating the natural forces between heaven and earth at a mere thought. The stars transformed into a furnace, igniting the primordial fire of heaven and earth to refine the mastermind behind the scenes. The mastermind behind the scenes bellowed, the star furnace exploded, the primordial fire of heaven and earth was extinguished. He possessed the Five Elements Dao Fruit; even the primordial fire of heaven and earth was within the range of the Five Elements, failing to hinder him! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for the myriad stars, belonging to Earth Element and Gold Element, they were also within the scope of the Five Elements Dao Fruit! In the next moment, Yun Zhi''s aura disappeared, her body became even more transparent, like an ethereal and clear water figure. If one looked with Immortal Sense, they could not feel Yun Zhi''s existence at all! The mastermind behind the scenes developed a sense of chilling dread, as if what he was facing was not a person, but the supreme Heaven, while he was a rebellious being daring to be the enemy of Heaven! In the end, even the water figure vanished, leaving only a shadowy silhouette. The silhouette''s expression was unclear, yet it conveyed an extremely terrifying sense of indifference. Yun Luo. The silhouette spoke, its voice even colder than Yun Zhi''s usual tone, as a hand forged from the Law Path descended upon the mastermind behind the scenes. The mastermind spat out a great mouthful of blood, his face revealing an expression of disbelief, receiving the most grievous wound ever since the battle had begun! His life force was terrifyingly vigorous, recovering in the blink of an eye as if he had not been injured at all. He stared intently at the silhouette, his expression grave, certain now that Yun Zhi truly had attained Harmonization. The gap between Harmonization and Transcendence should not be so vast. Could it be that he had really taken the wrong path? Ah, Xiao Zhi''s star has gone out. Yun Mengmeng pointed to the last dimming star in the starry sky. Who is Xiao Zhi? Qinghe, who was sitting by her side, asked. Chapter 1356 Chapter 1356: Chapter 1355: Both of you stop talking! Yun Zhi''s presence is rapidly vanishing. Those who merely heard of her name were first to lose their memory of her, followed by those who were less closely related, and finally, those irreplaceable in Yun Zhi''s memory. The first two types of people have completely forgotten Yun Zhi''s existence; even the proof that she ever existed is disappearing, as natural forces are erasing the evidence and correcting the world. Only the last type of people still remembers Yun Zhi''s existence. In exchange, Yun Zhi has gained a power the likes of which has never before been seen in the world. At this moment, she is the very essence of heaven and earth, defeating the once-unbeatable mastermind behind the scenes with a single move! The participating Immortal Gods are dazed, having already forgotten who it is that battles the mastermind. Lu Yang clutches his head, relentlessly recalling his past with Eldest Senior Sister. Indeed, she has achieved Unification, yet true Unification isn''t like this. According to Eldest Senior Sister, the true state of Unification means becoming an impartial heaven and earth, where all beings are equal in her eyes, showing favor to none, and all her past will disappear from the world. A person truly Unified would not fight against the mastermind, for that is not the act of an impartial Heaven! Eldest Senior Sister can still battle the mastermind because she has only just achieved Unification, her Realm not yet stable, too entangled with the mortal world. When she cuts all ties and vanishes from everyone''s memory, that is when the Harmonization Realm is stable. Fairy Eternity has also withdrawn from the battle, standing next to Lu Yang, recalling past events about Miss Yun together, trying to keep Yun Zhi in this state for as long as possible. Moreover, she is no longer needed in the current battle, as Yun Zhi alone is sufficient. The silhouette that Yun Zhi left in the world possesses boundless Dao, where the cycle of life and death is ongoing. Merging her Dao with the Immortal Fist Technique, she forms a new Fist Technique, intending to grind away at the mastermind, who is losing ground. Despite being severely injured, his Life Force is so strong that he rapidly recovers. Lu Yang notices something is amiss, his brow furrowed as he continually recalls the tactics used by the mastermind throughout the battle, almost as if possessing multiple Dao Fruits. How did he do it? Miss Yun, kill him! shouts Immortal Fairy, her voice so loud she wished the entire Universe could hear. As long as you can kill him, I''ll never bring up the Mother-child River again! The silhouette slightly wavers, as if affected by these words. Seeing a response, Immortal Fairy continues loudly: I''ll keep the secret that your Clone is the Puppet of Sky Gate Mountain too! But you must keep my secrets, after all, The Controller even gave you hush money! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Immortal Fairy, please stop talking! the silhouette says, no longer as calm and indifferent as before, now with a trace of emotional fluctuation. She even thinks it might be nice just to remain Unified right now. Seeing this, Immortal Fairy promptly pokes Lu Yang, who is engrossed in recalling every cherished moment with Eldest Senior Sister. This approach works, Little Yang, you say something too. Ah, what, what should I say? Lu Yang is startled, as this wasn''t part of the plan. Anything. Caught off guard by Immortal Fairy, but also having to admit that this method is effective in prolonging Eldest Senior Sister''s unstable state, Lu Yang grits his teeth and speaks. Eldest Senior Sister, when I first started Cultivation, you used boiling water for my bath, nearly scalding me to death! Eldest Senior Sister, now that you''re so powerful, once I become immortal, I''ll stop Cultivating, and I''ll depend on you to take care of me for the rest of my life! Eldest Senior Sister, you''re actually very lively on the inside, it''s just not visible from the outside, right? Eldest Senior Sister, you''re very beautiful, the most beautiful person I''ve ever seen. When you smile, you''re even more beautiful. You should smile more often! Neither of you speak anymore! The shadowy figure''s emotions fluctuated more and more violently, her attacks becoming extremely fierce, as if she was treating the manipulator behind the scenes as a composite of Immortal Fairy and Lu Yang, striking to kill with every move. It''s not that I, as Heaven itself, am irrational, these aren''t the words I have been shouting! the manipulator behind the scenes pleaded his innocence. Isn''t Heaven supposed to be just? Why was all the fury being vented on him? Yun Zhi didn''t care about that, summoning the power of heaven and earth, evolving endless runes, transforming into all kinds of Immortal Weapons and marching towards the manipulator behind the scenes. The manipulator behind the scenes summoned Heavenly Thunder and Earth Fire, evolving ancient and ancient beings, and with the touch of Immortal Blood, clashed with the Immortal Weapons. Above him, a dark vortex spanned, devouring all attacks. However, Yun Zhi''s offensive was exceedingly fierce, the ancient beings quickly weakened, no match for the Immortal Weapons, and there were too many attacks for him to devour. Lu Yang, seeing this familiar scene, finally realized why the manipulator behind the scenes could use so many Dao Fruits! He possesses the ability to Devour Dao Fruit! Lu Yang loudly exclaimed, revealing the Lifebound Dao Fruit of the manipulator behind the scenes. The manipulator behind the scenes had the same Devouring Dao Fruit as the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, which explained everything. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord wanted to use the Devouring Dao Fruit to devour the Dao Fruits of the Four Ancient Immortals to gain the power to unlock the seal of the Cultivation World, but this was only his imagination, he never succeeded. The manipulator behind the scenes was even more powerful, having devoured not just one kind of Dao Fruit in ancient times! Dao Fruits have uniqueness, which implies that once the manipulator behind the scenes had solidified a Devouring Dao Fruit, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord should not have been able to consolidate it. But the issue is that the manipulator behind the scenes is not an Immortal, but of the Transcendence Realm. Being Transcendent himself, along with the Devouring Dao Fruit, all the Dao Fruits that it had devoured transcended as well, not affecting those who would cultivate them later. Otherwise, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord trying to solidify a Devouring Dao Fruit, would have found a suppression from an existing Dao Fruit, and guessed that someone had already obtained the Devouring Dao Fruit, which is not in line with the concept of Transcendence. Upon these words, the figure of the manipulator behind the scenes shook, and his aura actually began to destabilize! Lu Yang''s discovery undoubtedly exposed part of his foundation, the manipulator behind the scenes wanted to kill Lu Yang, but now he had trouble even defending himself, let alone executing Lu Yang! However, the manipulator behind the scenes quickly felt joy in his heart, noticing an opportunity for victory, as Yun Zhi''s movements became more hesitant, and her attack momentum weakened against him. The memories of Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy about Yun Zhi were rapidly fading, soon they would forget Yun Zhi''s existence! Daoist Yun Zhi, your Realm is finally starting to stabilize, isn''t it? As Heaven itself, how could she attack the people under heaven? Thus, when the manipulator behind the scenes learned that Yun Zhi was Harmonizing with Heaven, he was only surprised, not in despair. Lu Yang was also waiting for this moment! He stepped forward boldly, drawing the Green Peak Sword, unleashing the ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Origin'', as a majestic Sword Qi suppressed heaven and earth, and he struck toward Yun Zhi''s direction with a sword strike. Trace Origin! Sword Qi spanned millions of miles, passing over the shadowy figure without causing any harm. The shadowy figure gradually took form, becoming a spiritual water being, reconstructing bone and blood. Within the rules of heaven and earth, the ''Trace Origin'' Rule vibrated, pulling Yun Zhi back from the state of Harmonization. Yun Zhi looked at the shocked manipulator behind the scenes, still with her indifferent demeanor, as if the Harmonization had nothing to do with her. Let''s continue. Chapter 1357 Chapter 1357: Chapter 1356: Miscalculation The moment Yun Zhi was transformed from the heavens to human, the stars in the sky of the Cultivation World lit up one after another. The lost memories and the altered reality were also restored simultaneously. Those who knew Yun Zhi didn''t realize that they had once forgotten her existenceCit was as if nothing had ever happened. Immortal Jiuchong and others also regained their memories, showing looks of shock. The sensation just now was too mystical; Yun Zhi was right before their eyes, yet the memories about her were forcefully erased without them noticing anything. Is this the terrifying aspect of Harmonization? Lu Yang''s chest heaved from exhaustion, and he was gasping for breath. The move he had just made was not simple; his Essence, Qi, and Spirit had never been so intensely focused, and the consumption was extremely high. But fortunately, the plan was successful, and he had pulled Eldest Senior Sister back from her Harmonized state. Lu Yang''s gathering of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit was for this very momentCto convene everyone under the prestige of the victory feast, to tear off the veil of the mastermind behind the scenes, to rely on Eldest Senior Sister''s Harmonized state to kill the mastermind, and then to use the Trace Origin Dao Fruit to make Eldest Senior Sister fall from her state. Everything was proceeding according to plan. Upon their next engagement, the mastermind behind the scenes discovered that Yun Zhi had become even stronger than before her Harmonization. A long time ago, Yun Zhi had once undergone Harmonization, and she quickly left that state when she realized it wasn''t the realm she desired. This time, with Lu Yang''s help by her side, she could fight freely, no longer having to deliberately suppress herself. From Half-step Harmonization to full Harmonization, she truly experienced the profound mysteries of the Harmonization Realm. Although she had fallen from the Harmonization Realm, she still retained some insights and the mysteries of that realm, making her use of the forces of heaven and earth even more adept and effortless. The shadowy mastermind''s body burst forth with blood blossoms, covered in wounds. He used his blood to cast spells, bringing forth crimson heavenly thunder, like Heaven bleeding. He possessed both the Tribulation Dao Fruit and the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit. Essentially, these two Dao Fruits were the same, with only their age and the nomenclature by their namers varying. But both Dao Fruits were his, and on the path of the Thunder Law Heavenly Tribulation, he had left everyone else far behind! He transformed into a body of lightning, merging with the heavens'' thunder, omnipresent. Lightning tore through the void, erupting with a terrifying presence, causing Qilin Immortal and others to recoil in shock, retreating far from the battlefield. The battlefield boiled over, exploding into a bloodbath, collapsing even the spatial concepts of this star system, without any constraints of distance. Yun Zhi''s technique seemed tender, but it was domineering over heaven and earth, unmatched by anyone. Immortal Gold Immortal Devices were like paper mache in the face of such technique, utterly useless in defense, a single palm strike was enough to doom an Immortal. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thunderous Heavenly Tribulation spread across the world, dyed scarlet, filled with a terrifying atmosphere. The shadowy mastermind leaped through the lightning, now hidden, now visible. Suddenly he appeared behind Yun Zhi, attempting a sneak attack, with the Five Elements Origin circulating in his palm, condensing into a Five Elements Soul-breaking Nail. Yun Zhi, as though sensing something, dominated the nearby hundreds of star systemsCher home ground. Every move of the shadowy mastermind was within her perceptual range. She twisted her body, bathed in golden rosy light, unlike a mortal, and struck sideways at the Five Elements Soul-breaking Nail. The Soul-breaking Nail shattered, and the shadowy mastermind, his attack failing, hid within the Heavenly Tribulation. Yun Zhi brought her palms together, warping and distorting the space of this world. No matter where the shadowy mastermind hid, he could not escape this world, no Heavenly Tribulation could shield him! This is no longer Harmonization; it''s beyond Harmonization, the Time Immortal sighed. Possibly throughout history, there has never been an existence as powerful as Yun Zhi, whose Cultivation path has reached its end. The shadowy mastermind possessed Dao Fruits that rapidly healed and provided immense Life Force, but aside from the Eternity Dao Fruit, no type of Dao Fruit could withstand Yun Zhi''s fierce attacks, and they all had moments of withering and weakening, unable to sustain her assault. He was already showing signs of physical depletion, and one must know that even though he did not reach the Transcendence Realm through foul means, he was still in the Transcendence Realm, on a different level of life. To imagine such a realm experiencing exhaustion was unimaginable. If this continued, his situation would become very dire. Suddenly, the shadowy mastermind discovered that Yun Zhi''s offensive seemed to weaken. No, it wasn''t weakening, but a hint of hesitation appeared in her method of attack, not as fluid as before. The memories and affairs associated with Yun Zhi in the world are disappearing rapidly. A subtle expression of being emotionally moved appeared on Yun Zhi''s indifferent face; she felt that something was terribly wrong with her state, for she was about to undergo Harmonization with Heaven again. Eldest Senior Sister is attempting Harmonization once more! A foreboding premonition surged in Lu Yang''s heart. This was something that occurred only during Harmonization, yet Eldest Senior Sister was still at Half-step Harmonization and had not truly harmonized. So why was this happening? Could it be that Eldest Senior Sister''s two experiences with Harmonization have made it increasingly easier for her to enter that state?! Lu Yang knew that things could not continue this way. Once again, he took action, merging his Essence, Qi, and Spirit as one, and wielded the Trace Origin Dao Fruit to unleash a resplendent sword strike. But this time, the effect was minimal; the evidence of Yun Zhi''s existence was still vanishing! What! Lu Yang was shocked, as the ominous premonition in his heart became a reality; the situation with Eldest Senior Sister had spiraled out of control. He felt Eldest Senior Sister gradually being drawn towards the Harmonization Realm. The Trace Origin rules represented by the Trace Origin Dao Fruit were pulling at her vigorously, but the force from the Harmonization Realm was too great and beyond the capability of his strength to contend with! Just as I expected! The mastermind behind the scenes laughed uncontrollably; despite being severely injured, he had finally waited for this moment. I knew such a method couldn''t work forever! A mere Dao Fruit was able to pull Yun Zhi down from Harmonization onceCthat could be attributed to Lu Yang''s ability, but after all, there is an entire realm''s difference. How could it be possible to continuously affect Harmonization? It is simply too presumptuous to not take Heaven into account. Lu Yang was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. He realized there had been a flaw in his plan, and by thinking too simplistically, he had inadvertently pushed Eldest Senior Sister into the fire pit. Initially, Yun Zhi was somewhat flustered, but now her heart was as calm as still water. This wasn''t because she had thought of a solution, but rather, she was becoming ever closer to the state of Heaven and as Heaven, one''s Mind State would not ripple with disturbance. This is bad! Those Immortals like Jiuchong who thought victory was within reach felt their hearts sink to the bottom, noticing that memories about Yun Zhi were disappearing, helplessly. What should we do, reverse time? The Time Immortal anxiously suggested. It''s no use, the Qilin Immortal shook his head. Daoist Yun Zhi has too deep an understanding of Harmonization; even if time were reversed, she would still automatically enter the Harmonized state. Seeing the dawn of victory, the mastermind behind the scenes couldn''t help but rejoice. Once Yun Zhi entered Harmonization, she wouldn''t attack him. And facing him were only the Immortal Fairy who hadn''t reached the All-Knowing Realm and the other ImmortalsCthey were no match for him! Countless Eternal Laws converged around Immortal Fairy, gathering at the tip of her index finger, pointing at Yun Zhi. Stasis Unchanging! Yun Zhi, who was gradually approaching Harmonization, miraculously stopped in her tracks. All changes related to Yun Zhi also ceased simultaneously. Yun Zhi rarely showed a look of astonishment. Phew, it worked. Immortal Fairy wiped the sweat from her forehead. Stasis Unchanging was easy to apply to others, but it was challenging to use on Yun Zhi. This maneuver had been used on Zuo Shi Immortal, who sought to defy fate. The Eternity Dao Fruit not only allowed Immortal Fairy to maintain her current state but also enabled Yun Zhi to remain in hers. Of course, her power alone wasn''t enough; it had to be combined with Lu Yang''s Trace Origin Dao Fruit. Only with the simultaneous exertion of both Dao Fruits could they stabilize Yun Zhi''s realm. I told you I had a way, Immortal Fairy said with a chuckle toward Yun Zhi, seeking recognition for her achievement. Hope dashed, the mastermind behind the scenes had bloodshot eyes and his murderous intent soared. Immortal Fairy!!! Chapter 1358 Chapter 1358: Chapter 1357: Timeline Alteration Above the sky of the Cultivation World, a star stood out exceedingly, with surrounding stars extinguishing one by one, yet only that star continued to hang in the night sky, dazzling and never fading. Yun Mengmeng gazed dumbly at that star, feeling an inexplicable joy, and she burst into laughter. Qinghe, Ao Ling, and others were at a loss; they were all anxiously awaiting the outcome of the battle. Why had Yun Mengmeng suddenly laughed? Did she sense something? Boom- As Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity exerted their force at the same time, Yun Zhi was finally able to attack unabashedly, not fearing the ascent into the Harmonization Realm. After Lu Yang had exposed the Lifebound Dao Fruit, although it did not cause the mastermind behind the scenes to fall in Realm, it did have some impact, which made him unstable and at a disadvantage in his fight with Yun Zhi. The murderous intent of the mastermind towards Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity soared, finding their faces detestable, wishing to tear them into ten thousand pieces. With the universe at his back, Yun Zhi had access to boundless power. He simply could not sustain this kind of consumption. At this rate, death was certain for him. The shadowy mastermind moved, traversing ten thousand miles, seeking to flee the battlefield. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, for Yun Zhi, who had partial control over heaven and earth, this was nothing but wishful thinking. Yun Zhi could even sense the position of the mastermind as he passed through to another space, almost at the exact same time reaching the other end of space. Their battle had long since transcended the concept of space; the vast universe was their battlefield. In an instant, numerous civilizations observed this battle, but they could not comprehend its scale. They thought the universe was collapsing, the disaster of world destruction, and wails filled the air. The mastermind was beaten to a pulp, his injuries healing noticeably slower than before. He set his sights on the Qilin Immortal, thinking that if he could Devour the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit of the Qilin Immortal, there might still be a sliver of hope for survival. The next moment, he appeared behind the Qilin Immortal. Yun Zhi noticed his action and, just as he was about to open the Devouring Swirl, Yun Zhi crushed it with a palm strike. It was then that the group of Immortals noticed the combatants had come to their location. The residual effects of the battle pushed everyone to an extremely distant position. Since Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity were fully occupied with pulling Yun Zhi and could not attend to the others, those who were injured could only heal themselves by their own means. That''s right, Miss Yun, kill him! Fairy Eternity was jumping lively; if she hadn''t been channeling the Eternity Dao Fruit, she would have gone up to lend a hand herself. The mastermind was wicked to the core; now, all matters traced back to the Ancient Times when he had secretly attempted to assassinate Fairy Eternity herself. If the mastermind had not made his move, none of these things would have followed, and the Fire Dynasty would not have fallen. The more miserably the mastermind was beaten, the happier Fairy Eternity was. Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth! Facing the overpowering and invincible Yun Zhi, the mastermind activated the Devouring Dao Fruit, unveiling endless dark radiance. This was the true Dao Fruit realized by the mastermind, having devoured six Dao Fruits, turning the Devouring Dao Fruit into something exceedingly dreadful. When compared to the Devouring Dao Fruit of the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord, who hadn''t even consumed a single Dao Fruit, the former was merely an infant at the beginning of the path. Yet Yun Zhi was like the Heaven and Earth Master, her position the center of the universe. The once proud Devouring Dao Fruit seemed unable to affect Yun Zhi. The mastermind''s form flickered, and dark lights congealed into vague figures, six in total, all formidable beings from Ancient Times who had dominated countless years and were also his friends. These vague figures possessed their respective Dao Fruits, set up their ranks, besieged Yun Zhi, with an exceedingly terrifying aura, stronger than when they were alive. The seven formed an unmatched Great Formation, splitting open the void, spinning Creation, and supporting a realm of a Small World, with the power to deceive the heavens, outside of the universe represented by Yun Zhi. Yun Zhi stood at the pinnacle of the heavens, beneath her feet lay galaxies unfathomable, displaying supreme elegance as she shattered the small world realm of the mastermind behind the scenes, and the six black figures of light returned into the mastermind''s body. The mastermind was beaten to a bloody pulp, completely unrecognizable as a human being. His pupils bloodshot, he couldn''t just sit there and wait for death; he wanted to make a desperate fight: Firmament Tree, your legacy has brought me so much trouble, now let me use your Dao Fruit! The Devouring Dao Fruit is not almighty and cannot guarantee proficiency in whatever is devoured. After devouring, one can only assure the most basic usageCproficiency requires insight, like with the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit or the Five Elements Dao Fruit, which are simple to start with and can be mastered with time. But when it comes to time-related Dao Fruits, it heavily relies on talent, and even an abundance of time yields meager results. And he had little talent for the time path, every use of the Time Line Dao Fruit took a great effort, and the time he could alter was limited, only able to modify events within a hundred years. Utilizing the Time Line Dao Fruit required preparation; otherwise, only very minor changes could be made. Lu Yang''s sudden move gave him no chance to react. The current problem was exactly how to alter the timelineCto carefully consider which point in time to modify to change the course of the battle Before he could pinpoint the crucial moment, he was struck a heavy blow. BangC Distracted, he was seized by Yun Zhi, who landed a blow that made him vomit blood profusely, his meridians were completely severed, he screamed in agony, blood oozing from his seven orifices, his vision blurred. Damn it, no more thinking, a quick decision must be made! With severe injuries, his time was running out. The mastermind''s gaze fell upon Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity; recalling this battle, if any one of the two had vanished, Yun Zhi would have achieved Harmonization long ago, and he wouldn''t be in such a miserable state. Thinking this, the mastermind revealed an epiphany-like smile. Alteration was more than appropriate! Who would have thought, the mission Eternity Sect gave us was to infiltrate Seek Dao Sect. On the way back from Yanjiang County, Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu were chatting and laughing; this mission was too simple for them. This Immortal Eternity is also quite formidable, able to resurrect just by calling the correct name, but who knows what his real name is. Everyone restrain a bit, what if we actually guess Immortal Eternity''s name? Lu Yang warned, it was still uncertain whether Immortal Eternity was friend or foe and Eternity Sect''s claim of Immortal Eternity protecting the Human race was unilateral, not entirely reliable. How about this, from now on we refer to ''Immortal Eternity'' as ''Fairy Eternity'', so even if we say the right name, Immortal Eternity won''t be resurrected. Lu Yang suggested proactively, and the other two agreed. Old Ma drove the cart for a while and then stopped by the side of the road, the three got out to rest and continued discussing Fairy Eternity. I wonder why there is no record of Fairy Eternity''s name in history. It could be because the name sounded unpleasant, analyzed Meng Jingzhou, Think about it, during the Ancient Times, everyone had awe-inspiring titles and names. Before a battle, they''d declare their names to each other, and if Fairy Eternity started with ''I am Fairy Eternity, Li Dog Egg,'' it''d be a loss of half the morale before the fight even began! Fairy Eternity would surely erase such a shameful past! Lu Yang added with a laugh: It could also be that the name was too cute, lacking deterrence, like ''Fairy Eternity Li Doudou'' or something. Chapter 1359 Chapter 1359: Chapter 1358: What Happened in This Timeline?! After successfully modifying the past time node, the hidden mastermind''s consciousness jumped to a new timeline. Since the mastermind couldn''t adeptly master the Time Line Dao Fruit, the version of him in this timeline was unaware that a timeline jump had already occurred. It wasn''t until time developed to a moment in sync with the progress of the old timeline that he acquired the memories from it, and the old timeline''s memories took precedence, with the merging of old and new timeline memories requiring some time. Upon arriving at the new timeline, the mastermind discovered that he was still battling Yun Zhi amongst the stars. Was the Immortal Fairy present or not? The mastermind quickly surveyed the scene, only to find the newly immortal Lu Yang and the dual immortals of Great Xia; there were no Four Ancient Immortals, no Fairy Eternity! To be on the safe side, he even peeked into Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space and found no sign of Fairy Eternity! The mastermind was secretly delighted. Success! He had finally arrived at a timeline where Fairy Eternity did not exist! However, Lu Yang was really quite talented. Could it be that, even without Fairy Eternity''s guidance, he still managed to become immortal? Of course, even without Fairy Eternity, there was Yun Zhi''s guidance; it would be difficult not to become immortal. Yun Zhi keenly noticed that the mastermind''s expression became dazed for a moment, as if he were delighted? Yun Zhi was puzzled but wouldn''t let go of this opportunity and boldly made a move, seriously injuring the mastermind. Cloud Falling Palm! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This power Having been hit by Cloud Falling Palm, the mastermind judged from its might that the battle had just begun and Yun Zhi was fighting with all her strength, gradually progressing towards Harmonization. Not worthy of concern. As the mastermind who had traversed from the old timeline, he had already seen the outcome of this battle; as long as he could delay until Yun Zhi reached Harmonization, no one in this world would be his rival. Facing Yun Zhi''s strong offensive, the mastermind nostalgically recalled the Vajra Dao Fruit, which could not only withstand all attacks but also reflect them back, truly an unsolvable force. Unfortunately, in the old timeline, it had been countered by Lu Yang with the Taishang Sword. The mastermind attempted to activate the Vajra Dao Fruit, and as expected, in this timeline, it was also countered by Lu Yang''s Taishang Sword. Lu Yang, watching the battle from below, frowned, feeling that something unknown had changed in the mastermind, who seemed a bit different from the person at the beginning of the battle. Lu Yang''s head throbbed painfully, tightening; a hazy silhouette of a woman appeared before his eyes, wearing a goose-yellow dress; familiar yet strange, never seen before. Such visions had occurred before he became immortal, and after becoming immortal, they became more frequent and intense. What have I forgotten? He felt a hollow in his heart, as if he had lost something very important. Yun Zhi had checked on Lu Yang many times but could not find the cause, and had been worried for a long time. However, this condition did not affect his Cultivation, and Lu Yang followed the steps to condense the Dao Fruit and cultivate to immortality. The stars of the Cultivation World trembled, extinguishing one after another. When the last star extinguished, Yun Zhi''s figure dimmed and vanished, transformed into the cosmos, leaving only a shadow in her place, continuing the battle against the mastermind. Even seeing this scene again, the mastermind still felt moved; such power to become the cosmos and suppress all Dao was indeed too strong. There would be no one from past to present who could rival Yun Zhi, himself included. It''s just a pity that this state wouldn''t last for long. Boom- Taking advantage of the instability in her realm, Yun Zhi controlled the myriad laws of the Dao to suppress the mastermind. Unfortunately, the mastermind was not so easily suppressed; his life force was tenacious, and even if shattered to pieces and his Divine Soul dissipated, he could still recover. Heh heh, Daoist Yun Zhi, is this the extent of your ability? The manipulator behind the scenes laughed while spitting out blood, leading those unaware to think he was gaining the upper hand. Yun Zhi had a strange feeling, as if she was very familiar with the Harmonization Realm; it felt like something she had experienced before. At this moment, Lu Yang had no time to care about the faintly discernible figure in his mind; memories of the Eldest Senior Sister were quickly fading, a sign that the realm was about to stabilize! Lu Yang decisively made his move; three thousand paths of Swordsmanship revolved around the Green Peak Sword, interweaving into an unattainable pinnacle for any Sword Cultivator. Future Sword Cultivators will probably find it hard to reach Little Friend Lu''s achievements, Jiang Pingan sighed. Any Sword Cultivator who witnessed this scene would feel despair; this was an unsurpassable sword strike. Not to mention Sword Cultivators, even future Immortals might not measure up to his heights, Meng Junzi exclaimed in admiration, remembering Lu Yang''s actions and cultivation experiences, couldn''t help but praise him as a rare genius comparable to Yun Zhi, and there wouldn''t be a second one. Trace Origin! Heavenly chains of the great Dao vibrated intensely, pulling Yun Zhi down from the Harmonization Realm. It worked! Lu Yang was overjoyed; heedless of Eldest Senior Sister''s obstruction, he condensed the Trace Origin Dao Fruit just to stop Eldest Senior Sister from becoming Heaven. He had not tested this before, and right after becoming Immortal, a battle broke out suddenly. Lu Yang was somewhat nervous about whether the Trace Origin Dao Fruit would be effective on Eldest Senior Sister, but to his surprise, the result was extraordinarily good. Although her realm had dropped, Yun Zhi remained formidable, carrying the enlightenment and the profoundness of the Harmonization Realm as she once again attacked the hidden foe. The manipulator behind the scenes was being beaten back, but still laughed, it should be just like this, it must be like this. Just a small trick. Do you think you can succeed a second time with the Trace Origin Dao Fruit? The manipulator laughed through spitting blood, and his words gave rise to an ominous premonition in Lu Yang. After the fall of her realm, the Eldest Senior Sister lost control and merged once again, leading to the loss of memories. Seeing this, Lu Yang repeated his old tactic and once again executed the Trace Origin Sword Skill: Trace Origin! As the man behind the scenes had said, the Trace Origin Dao Fruit was useless; the pulling force of the Harmonization Realm was too strong, and the Trace Origin Dao Fruit alone could not prevent the Eldest Senior Sister from merging! Damn, I oversimplified things! Lu Yang reproached himself severely, and tears welled up in his eyes at the thought of Eldest Senior Sister soon becoming an unfeeling Heaven. He was too arrogant, thinking that relying on the Trace Origin Dao Fruit would make everything alright, but reality harshly slapped him in the face. Is this path not viable? Yun Zhi''s eyes dimmed; her Junior Brother was trying hard to help her, but this kind of thing couldn''t be resolved just by making an effort. Yun Zhi steeled her heart; if she couldn''t prevent the Harmonization, then she would kill the man with murderous intent towards her Junior Brother before the merging! Yun Zhi''s offensive grew even more ferocious as if gambling with her own life, the manipulator behind the scenes had never seen such a heavy killing intent from Yun Zhi. Daoist Yun Zhi, accept reality. So what if you have a heavy killing intent, before the Harmonization, you cannot solve me! The man behind the scenes taunted mercilessly. Lu Yang slapped himself fiercely twice, blood flowing without end, forcing himself to calm down. There must be a way, there must be! Got it, perhaps this method might work. Eldest Senior Sister, I have a way now! Lu Yang shouted loudly, regardless of whether the method would work or not, shouting it out first to boost confidence. Lu Yang took a step forward, and the world trembled; he frantically stimulated his second Dao FruitCthe Eternity Dao Fruit. Countless rules representing eternity and immortality surrounded the tip of Lu Yang''s sword, converging into a brand-new technique. Immutable Constancy! The Trace Origin Dao Fruit and the Eternity Dao Fruit exerted their power simultaneously, and the two great forces combined into one. They actually contended with the heavens and the earth, forcibly nailing Yun Zhi''s realm in place, preventing her from moving forward even half a step! The manipulator behind the scenes: !!! What on earth happened on this timeline!? Chapter 1360 Chapter 1360: Chapter 1359: The Overlooked Talent of Lu Yang Upon seeing Lu Yang possess the Eternity Dao Fruit, the manipulator behind the scenes felt as if his head had been severely hammered by the Yellow Bell, casting his mind into chaos. Suddenly, he realized a problem: on this new timeline, why did he end up fighting Yun Zhi? On this timeline, there was no Fairy Eternity, and there were utterly no conflicts between him and Yun Zhi, so why did Yun Zhi treat him as if he were a mortal enemy? What exactly had happened on this timeline?! After obliterating the Eternity Sect, Yun Zhi captured the Immortal Eternity Sha Meless, discovering that he possessed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. Yun Zhi saw that the potential of the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit was immense and, if one could condense it into a Dao Fruit, it would be hard to encounter an adversary among the Immortals. However, at that time, as Lu Yang was merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage with a low level of cultivation, it was not the time to touch upon higher levels, and Yun Zhi did not share this thought with Lu Yang. Subsequent experiences were similar to those of the old timeline; by the time Lu Yang possessed the Invincible Elixir and the Invincible Nascent Soul and traveled through the Demon Territory and the East Sea, he had not encountered Jiang Lianyi, Ao Ling, or Ashy Bean. During the Divinity Transformation Tribulation, he also did not encounter the remnant thought of Yingtian Immortal. Since Lu Yang did not resurrect Fairy Eternity and had not met the Four Ancient Immortals through the time channel, the Four Ancient Immortals did not leave the historical reflection of the Go game setup, so he was unaware of Fairy Eternity''s death, had not established Buddhism as a backup plan, and Yingtian Immortal had no reason to leave a thought in the Heavenly Tribulation. Without Buddhism, naturally, there was no Buddha Country, and at the end of the Fire Dynasty, the Time Immortal, after being ambushed by the manipulator behind the scenes, had nowhere to hide and ultimately died at his hands. Although he did not encounter people from the ancient history, Lu Yang inevitably came across individuals like the sixth Emperor Yu Wu Youdao, the Void Venerate, Nightmare Supreme, and Great Yu''s Tribulation Crossing Practitioner during his trials. After experiencing so many accidents, Yun Zhi was not confident about letting Lu Yang go out alone, so to be on the safe side, she left a contingency plan on him. The memories from both timelines gradually merged, allowing the manipulator behind the scenes to finally have a rough understanding of the experiences on this timeline. In the old timeline, because Lu Yang revived Fairy Eternity, the manipulator behind the scenes paid a lot of attention to Lu Yang. In the new timeline, Lu Yang did not revive Fairy Eternity, and the manipulator behind the scenes only considered him an interesting junior cultivator, not knowing much about his early experiences. What really drew his attention to Lu Yang was when Lu Yang went to the Laurel Fairy Palace. The manipulator behind the scenes took notice of Lu Yang, and Yun Zhi through her contingency plan also noticed Yingtian Immortal. The manipulator behind the scenes was forced to show up and converse with Yun Zhi and Lu Yang. At that time, he was surprised to discover that Lu Yang actually had an Invincible Elixir, which made him suspect for a moment that Lu Yang had some connection with the Immortal Fairy. As the conversation went deeper, he realized that Lu Yang''s Invincible Elixir had no relationship with Immortal Fairy; it was just that the method of their golden core formation was similar, which relieved him. It was from Yingtian Immortal that Lu Yang and Yun Zhi learned about the manipulator behind the scenes and the affairs of the Fire Dynasty. While Lu Yang was crossing the Refining Void Tribulation, Yun Zhi asked Yingtian Immortal to take action to strengthen the Thunder Tribulation and stimulate Lu Yang''s potential. During his first trip to the Extreme Northern Lands, Lu Yang did not meet Immortal Jiuchong. The opportunity for the second journey into the Extreme Northern Lands came when Xue Shilou passed the test and became the heir to the Snow Emperor; Lu Yang went to offer congratulations and met the mentally fragmented Immortal Jiuchong. By the time Lu Yang reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, considering that Yun Mengmeng already possessed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, if Lu Yang also had the Initial Form, there could be competition in the future; Yun Zhi did not wish to see that happen, so she did not mention the matter of the Dao Fruit Outline. Unexpectedly, Yun Mengmeng secretly taught Lu Yang the experience of condensing the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit; by the time Yun Zhi discovered this, it was already too late, and Lu Yang had condensed the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit. At that time, Yun Zhi had not yet taught Lu Yang about the Dao Fruit, and Lu Yang did not know that similar types of Dao Fruit could only have one existing piece. Xiao Zhi, you always say that the Initial Form of Immortal Tao Fruit is very strong, right? If both of us have the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit, can''t we make progress together and become stronger? Are we in a competitive relationship? No, no, with Lu Yang Junior Brother being so formidable, he will definitely be the one to condense the Immortal Dao Fruit in the end. As things developed to this stage, Yun Zhi could only persist with the mistake. Later on, Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng encountered Qinghe, who was running a restaurant, as well as Great Yu Cultivators who harbored lustful thoughts towards Qinghe. This annoyed Ashy Bean, who in a fit of rage beat up the Great Yu Cultivators all the way to the Sun. The Mid-heaven Emperor Lord and The Controller, who liked to protect their own unreasonably, got involved and Ashy Bean ended up beating them up as well. This matter caught Yun Zhi''s attention. As the chief culprit behind the demise of the Fire Dynasty, it was imperative that Ashy Bean be executed. It was then that Yun Zhi first used the power of Half-step Harmonization, extinguishing several Star Golden Cores. Ha, so the Star Golden Cores up above are yours. How much longer can you stay in the Mortal World? Ashy Bean laughed even as death approached, revealing Yun Zhi''s predicament. Only then did Lu Yang realize that the situation of his Eldest Senior Sister was very dire; a day would come when the Harmonization would happen. He proposed to abandon the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and instead aggregate the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype to extend the life of his Eldest Senior Sister, but she rejected the proposal fiercely. This was the first disagreement between the two, and Lu Yang even became angry. Neither gave way, and Lu Yang decided to delve into the Dual Tao Fruit System, possessing both the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype simultaneously. Few truly realized that Lu Yang''s cultivation talent was actually terrifying. To reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage in less than a century is something unheard of throughout history. This was also reflected in his magic skills. The role of the Trace Origin Dao Fruit was to rectify the original form of magic skills, not to make him learn them. Every magic skill that he learned Three Flavored True Fire, Shrinking Ground Into Inches, Buddha Land in Palm these were not within the realm of his capabilities, yet he learned them all. This was something even Yun Zhi found unbelievable. This time, to save his Eldest Senior Sister, he pushed himself to the limit. Sleeplessly, he continued to have breakthroughs in understanding, studying the Dao Fruit theory, learning from the Harmonization system, revealing his genuine talent. The three great realms beyond Immortality had all been explored by predecessors. What he could do was to innovate on the path of Dao Fruits. Finally, he pioneered a slightly different path, which could accommodate two Dao Fruit Outlines simultaneously. However, the soul of a cultivator is not sufficient to support two Dao Fruit Outlines. To devour other Dao Fruits, the Mid-heaven Emperor Lord needed to refine the Laurel Tree Ancestor to strengthen the soul. The hidden mastermind possesses multiple Dao Fruits because the first Dao Fruit he devoured was the Soul Dao Fruit. With the assistance of the Laurel Tree Ancestor, Lu Yang came to possess both the Initial Form of Immortal Dao Fruit and the Trace Origin Dao Fruit Prototype. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In truth, Lu Yang had no intention to condense the Immortal Dao Fruit; he only wanted to use the Trace Origin Dao Fruit to save his Eldest Senior Sister''s life. To be frank, the Eldest Senior Sister surely would not agree. To ease her worries, Lu Yang created the Dual Tao Fruit System. During the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, when Lu Yang was condensing the Trace Origin Dao Fruit, he found that the Immortal Dao Fruit was surprisingly easy to condense, much easier than he had imagined; it was hardly any trouble at all. Upon careful perception, he discovered that it was the Invincible Primordial Spirit fused within his body that was helping him condense the Immortal Dao Fruit! This was a fact known only to the Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity told Lu Yang that staying true to oneself was one of the reasons for condensing the Immortal Dao Fruit. The second, unspoken reason was, The Immortal Dao Fruit is invincible, and so must the belief of its master be; only the will to be invincible can maintain its immortality. Lu Yang thus effortlessly condensed the Immortal Dao Fruit. Nobody expected that Lu Yang could really do it. Even the hidden mastermind was astonished, as during the Immortal Ascension Tribulation Lu Yang clearly stated he would only condense the Trace Origin Dao Fruit! What it means to possess the Immortal Dao Fruit is that Lu Yang would ascend to Omniscience. With the talents Lu Yang displayed, and the great chain of Causality that followed wherever he went, the hidden mastermind believed that Lu Yang would definitely become Omniscient! Before the remnants of the Immortal Tribulation had completely dissipated, the hidden mastermind decisively struck, aiming to kill Lu Yang in his cradle. But the present was vastly different from the Ancient Times. With Yun Zhi beside him, Lu Yang was not in a state of defenselessness on the verge of achieving Omniscience. Seeing the situation, Yun Zhi did not ask for reasons and resolutely took action. Anyone who harbors the intention of killing her Junior Brother shall die! The clash between the two was unprecedented, creating a hole in the Wuling Continent and battling in the Universe! Afterward, the will of the old timeline''s hidden mastermind overlaid that of the new timeline''s hidden mastermind. Having gained a rough understanding of what had transpired in this timeline, the hidden mastermind suddenly realized that the reason the Immortal Eternity always referred to Lu Yang as Immortal Lineage Second Boss, and why in front of the Time Immortal she praised Lu Yang as the strongest to come, might not merely be due to meritocracy; it was likely because Lu Yang was truly well-suited for the Immortal Dao Fruit, and his cultivation talent was extraordinary! Whether it was he or the other Ancient Three Immortals, they had all been misled by Lu Yang. Anyone would think that since the Immortal Eternity is in Lu Yang''s Spiritual Space, Lu Yang''s achievements in cultivation could not be separated from the contributions of the Immortal Eternity. But upon further thought, everything Lu Yang heard from the Immortal Eternity was a shameful past; he never learned anything useful. Even if he did learn, it was techniques like Playing Dead Technique, which were useless for cultivation and combat, or magic skills like Invert Yin and Yang, Devour the Sky and Swallow the Earth, which even Yun Zhi could teach! When Lu Yang often spoke of relying on oneself for cultivation and refusing help from the Immortal Eternity, it was not just talk; he had always acted that way. Otherwise, how could he be worthy of the Immortal Eternity? Chapter 1361 Chapter 1361: Chapter 1360: Omniscience Upon realizing the events transpiring in this timeline, the hidden mastermind finally acknowledged that it was a future far more terrifying than the old timeline! The founder of the Dual Dao Fruit System, Lu Yang, was able to restrain Yun Zhi alone, preventing her from Harmonization! Boom- Yun Zhi struck again, no longer having any concerns after learning her Junior Brother could help her maintain her humanity. At this moment, she wielded the mighty power of heaven and earth, her techniques were grand and unrestrained, not quite Harmonization yet surpassing it, she was invincible! The body of the hidden mastermind was continuously pierced and reassembled, immortal blood scattered across the void, each droplet containing terrifying power, possessing a portion of the might of the Devouring Dao Fruit. It was only a droplet of blood exploding, yet forces such as the Heavenly Tribulation and Five Elements unleashed, turning into chaos and destroying a star system. If one at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage were to fortuitously obtain one droplet of this undying blood, they could potentially perceive the outline of a Dao Fruit! He vomited blood profusely, one could imagine the immense power of this immortal blood! Seeking to use blood to mask the heavens, the hidden mastermind drew upon the Blood Sacrifice Domain, a Secret Technique created in the Ancient Times, filled with the primitive and brutal rites of ancient sacrifices, its power unmatched. This Secret Technique now solely belonged to him. But Yun Zhi did not give him the chance; she clenched her right hand, grasping all the immortal blood within her fist, and with a pop, it exploded, leaving only wisp upon wisp of chaotic mist seeping through her fingers. Daoist Yun Zhi, there may have been some misunderstanding just now, we do not have to be so irreconcilable, said the hidden mastermind, feeling the urge to retreat as continuing the fight would certainly lead to his death. Misunderstanding? Was it also a misunderstanding when you harbored murderous intent towards Junior Brother? Yun Zhi''s expression was cold, and her attacks relentless, aiming straight for the hidden mastermind''s vital points! Yun Zhi did not care why the hidden mastermind tried to Possess the Yingtian Immortal, that was unrelated to her, but the murderous intent he felt at the end of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation was undeniable. Had it not been for Junior Brother forming the Eternity Dao Fruit, he would have died there! Never had Yun Zhi been so angry, otherwise, she wouldn''t have commenced the battle with full strength without fully understanding the hidden mastermind''s abilities. Now you say it''s a misunderstanding? Better tell that to the dead. Lu Yang, who was maintaining Yun Zhi''s realm, had a dazed look on his face as images he had never seen before intermittently appeared in his mind, vague and unfamiliar. Lu Yang turned his head; he always felt as if there should be someone standing beside him. Lu Yang had thought that after becoming an Immortal, the bizarre symptoms of auditory and visual hallucinations would disappear, but they only grew worse. What exactly was happening? Lu Yang slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness beginning to expand uncontrollably. He felt as if he was intangible, only a vast and hazy consciousness remained. This hazy consciousness connected with the causality of the entire world, extending infinitely, like an enlightening epiphany, knowledge flowed into his mind, solving past puzzles, his horizon expanding immeasurably with no end in sight. Above Immortals are Transcendence and Omniscience; to attain the All-Knowing Realm there are three conditions: possessing a Cause and Effect Dao Fruit tainted with causality, being a human for two lifetimes, entangled in causality Yun Zhi, who was in the midst of battle, paused; Junior Brother''s two Dao Fruits were no longer tugging at her. She whirled around to look at Lu Yang, only to see him with his eyes tightly closed, his aura fluttering uncertainly, unguarded, completely incongruous with someone in battle! Advancing to the All-Knowing Realm? The hidden mastermind was startled at the sight; he was all too familiar with Lu Yang''s condition, similar to what the Immortal Fairy had once experienced. How could he be advancing to the All-Knowing Realm just after becoming an Immortal?! Even the Immortal Fairy had to wait a long time after attaining the Immortal Fruit Position and be entangled in causality to reach that condition, yet Lu Yang''s speed of advancement was defying the heavens. Was it because his experiences in this timeline were sufficiently profound? No, there was more to it than that. Could it be because I altered the timeline once? Upon this realization, it suddenly dawned on the hidden mastermind; altering the timeline was grand causality, as a Transcendent being, he did not accumulate causality, just as when he transferred the causality of killing the Time Immortal onto the Qilin Immortal. Altering the timeline followed the same logic; the change was that Lu Yang had not revived the Immortal Fairy, mak The mastermind behind the scenes was not frightened but delighted, believing that heaven does not seal off all exits. With Lu Yang completely unprepared, as long as Lu Yang was dealt with, Yun Zhi would harmonize with the ultimate power. By then, no one would be his match! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He took a palm strike from Yun Zhi and flew towards Lu Yang with the force. Not good! Yun Zhi saw through the mastermind''s intention, hurriedly moved to intercept, and the heavens and earth shook, the universe quaked. She arrived from the skies, fiercer than dragons and tigers, kicking the mastermind away with a single blow. Without Lu Yang to stabilize Yun Zhi''s realm, Yun Zhi was unclear how long she could avoid harmonizing with the ultimate power, she must resolve the mastermind before the harmonization occurs! The mastermind manipulated the forces of creation, using the sun, moon, and stars as nodes to arrange a thirty-three-layered great formation. Yun Zhi forcefully broke the formation, tearing the great formation apart with her hands. The infinite power of heaven and earth compressed the mastermind, crushing his ribs through his viscera, blurring his flesh, as if he had crawled out from a pile of corpses! Yun Zhi repelled the mastermind countless times, getting increasingly closer to harmonizing with the ultimate power, her moves becoming sluggish and not as sharp as before. In fact, Yun Zhi should have harmonized with the ultimate power already, but she forcefully held back the process with a willpower so strong and irrational. The stars in the cultivation world crumbled one after another, causing Yun Mengmeng to feel anxious. You won''t harm my junior brother Yun Zhi''s mind state became more serene and merciless, her tone weak and breathless. Without Lu Yang''s help, she was ultimately unable to resist the Harmonization Realm. The mastermind seized the opportunity, breaking the blockade and approaching Lu Yang. Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi stood in front of Lu Yang. Get lost! The mastermind shouted, completely disregarding the two, sending them flying thousands of miles away with a palm strike! He was terrified, feeling that Lu Yang was on the brink of reaching the All-Knowing Realm, his own situation was extremely perilous! Great Five Elements Destruction Tribulation! The mighty tribulation descended, the origin force of the Great Five Elements twisted, manifesting as five different heavenly tribulations, aiming to annihilate Lu Yang! As if an ancient tragedy was recurring, Lu Yang was on the verge of breaking through, completely unprepared, and was eradicated by the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation, reduced to ashes, his soul scattered to the winds. I''ve succeeded! Hahahahaha! Upon the brink of breakthrough, Lu Yang was obliterated by himself, the mastermind could no longer contain the joy within his heart, laughing wildly, echoing through the universe. Don''t Yun Zhi''s heart plunged into the abyss. Though she was determined to vanquish her enemy, her most important attachment in this world had vanished, her realm uncontrollably ascending towards Harmonization. All evidence of Yun Zhi''s existence in the world began to be erased one by one, memories of her in people''s minds also disappeared, and Yun Mengmeng, gazing at the stars, suddenly burst into tears. Strange, why am I crying? Junior brother Lu Yang Even before harmonizing with the ultimate power, Yun Zhi constantly thought of Lu Yang. As her words fell, Immortal Rule Runes appeared out of nowhere, interwoven together, forming the appearance of Lu Yang, as if he had been there all along and had never vanished. Lu Yang opened his eyes, smiling at the Eldest Senior Sister who had only left a projection behind. What''s the matter, Eldest Senior Sister. Merely six simple words, resonating through the heavens, overpowering the laughter of the mastermind. The laughter of the mastermind abruptly ceased. In ancient times, utilizing his transcendence characteristic, the mastermind made the world forget the existence of Immortal Fairy, made the Four Ancient Immortals forget Immortal Fairy''s name. But now is not ancient times, and Yun Zhi is not one of the Four Ancient Immortals. History cycles in reincarnation, and similar events unfold time and again, but there are always deviations. Those who hold the Eternity Dao Fruit, are immortal and undying, eternal and everlasting. By calling their name, they can be resurrected in the world. Chapter 1362 Chapter 1362: Chapter 1361: The Strongest in the Future As Lu Yang reappeared in the world, Yun Zhi, originally reduced to a mere projection, reverted to her true form, her realm stumbled and firmly settled at the Half-step Harmonization Realm. Eldest Senior Sister, did you need me for something? Lu Yang chuckled lightly, appearing before Yun Zhi with an easy posture, incongruously calm amidst a battlefield strewn with shattered stars and spilled Immortal blood. You Yun Zhi was amazed, sensing in her Junior Brother a confidence like never before. Lu Yang''s gaze was bright and clear, heavy with the weight of a thousand pounds when it landed on the hidden mastermind, an unbearable burden. You you''ve achieved Omniscience?! The hidden mastermind''s eyes widened in disbelief. There was no hint of realm pressure coming from Lu Yang, but his penetrating gaze was more terrifying than any realm pressure could be. He recalled the words spoken by Fairy Eternity before, and indeed, this was the most powerful being of the future. The hidden mastermind or should I call you Fu Xu? Considering you are the senior of us all, I should pay my respects. As he spoke, Lu Yang indeed bowed with hands clasped in front of him, his gesture standard and serious: Junior Lu Yang pays respects to the progenitor of the Qi Cultivation Realm, the original Primordial Immortal Body, senior Fu Xu. Jiang Pingan and Meng Junzi, upon learning the true identity of the hidden mastermind, were both shocked; they had not imagined his origins to be so astonishing, traceable to the distant and unverifiable Ancient times, the founder of the Qi Cultivation Realm, implying he was also the creator of the entire Cultivation System. Lu Yang rose with a smile, continuing to say: The eight sages including the Firmament Tree, Shaohao, Emperor Shi, and Huo Zheng, were senior''s friends, and they also created many realms including the Foundation Establishment Golden Pill based on senior''s principles, protecting the Human race from harm by the Demon Race. Senior predicted the Dao Fruit System and selflessly shared the cultivation methods with the other sages. After that, senior also discovered the realm beyond Dao Fruit C Transcendence, as well as the method to reach the Transcendence Realm. With every sentence Lu Yang spoke, the hidden mastermind''s realm shook and uncontrollably dropped further. Listening to Lu Yang revealing his true name, recounting ancient history, especially remembering that part of history he regretted most, he showed a pained expression and bellowed, Stop talking! Lu Yang ignored him and continued to help him recall the past. The Firmament Tree condensed the Time Line Dao Fruit, Shaohao condensed the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit, Huo Zheng condensed the Five Elements Dao Fruit, Emperor Shi condensed the Soul Dao Fruit senior Fu Xu, you condensed the Devouring Dao Fruit. To achieve Transcendence, you first devoured Emperor Shi and his Soul Dao Fruit, and then successively devoured the Dao Fruits of others. Stop talking!!! The hidden mastermind roared hysterically, never before had he lost his composure like this. Lu Yang, oblivious to his plea, responded in an equally loud voice: Since the beginning, senior Fu Xu''s concentration on Dao Fruit was for the purpose of devouring his friends to achieve Transcendence. Senior''s single-minded pursuit of the Dao, I truly admire from the bottom of my heart! Don''t talk anymore As Lu Yang articulated Fu Xu''s most sordid thoughts, Fu Xu stumbled backwards several steps; his once unbeatable aura faded away, like an old man without a spine, unable to straighten his back ever again. After accomplishing Transcendence, he felt no joy but instead an immense emptiness, as all those acquaintances were no longer around. He began to indulge in life crazily, experiencing different lives. He was like a gust of wind; after blowing through, there was not a trace left in the world, forever unable to fill the void in his heart. Therefore, he envied the friendship of the Five Ancient Immortals, and at the end of the Fire Dynasty era, he deliberately possessed the Yingtian Immortal to sow discord amongst the Four Ancient Immortals. In the old timeline, after coming in contact with Fairy Eternity in the Laurel Fairy Palace, he was reminded of friendships from the Ancient Times, reined in his killer instinct, and wanted to continue living disguised as Yingtian Immortal. However, the old timeline''s Lu Yang shattered his little scheme; he had to come to the new timeline against his will in order to survive. Considering everything, I also have to thank senior Fu Xu for making it possible for me to achieve Omniscience. After reaching the All-Knowing Realm, not only was he privy to the ancient and modern history of this timeline, but he was also crystal clear about events from the old timeline. He knew that his old timeline self had resurrected Immortal Fairy Eternity, lived a life much richer than his own, enviable to others. Alright, I''ve just broken through to a new realm and was a bit overjoyed, so I spoke rather too much. After giving thanks, it''s time to settle the scores between us, Lu Yang''s expression turned cold, no longer the warm and scholarly demeanor from before. Lu Yang stretched out a finger and pointed at Fu Xu''s forehead across the void. Fu Xu''s body twitched uncontrollably as his endless life force rapidly drained away; he fell into the Heavenly Person Five Decays, aged instantly to a skeletal-like state, emitting waves of foul stench. Wait, you can''t kill me! Otherwise, I''ll modify the timeline back to the old one, and then all of you will disappear! Fu Xu shouted, facing the brink of life and death, this was his last resort. Lu Yang, as if hearing something extremely funny, couldn''t help but laugh out loud. He crouched down, grabbing the head of Fu Xu, who was pleading persistently, his pleas mixed with threats. Let''s not even mention that you''re not proficient in using the Time Line Dao Fruit, and can''t use it in a short time. Even if you could use it, why do you think our timeline would disappear? Wh-what Fu Xu was dumbfounded, what did this mean? The Firmament Tree had told him that there was only one timeline. It was Senior Firmament Tree who told you that there was only one timeline, right? Lu Yang, having ample time, said slowly and deliberately. But has Senior Firmament Tree ever considered what would happen if someone undergoes Harmonization with their own body? You did indeed create this timeline. Think carefully about the things that happened on this timeline. Eldest Senior Sister achieved Harmonization; although her realm fell, the fact that she once achieved Harmonization is enough. She used her body for Harmonization, solidifying this timeline. The same logic applies to the old timeline. There, Eldest Senior Sister also successfully achieved Harmonization in battle, solidifying the old timeline. Why do you think you could shake a timeline where a Harmonizer exists? Is it the shortcut to Transcendence that gave you confidence, or the Time Line Dao Fruit that you''re not proficient with? Lu Yang looked at Fu Xu, whose expression had gone blank, like a clown. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So you see, the new and old timelines coexist. When you use the Time Line Dao Fruit, it''s merely your consciousness hopping back and forth between the two timelines. I bet in the old timeline, only your corpse remains. However, there is some good news to tell you? What good news? Hope rekindled in Fu Xu. Lu Yang said with a smile: Senior Firmament Tree and the others had a terrible death; they didn''t even have a gravestone. When you die, I will erect a stele for you, so go in peace. NoC Fu Xu let out a wail, like a deflating balloon, rapidly shriveling away into nothingness. Done and dusted. Lu Yang dusted off his hands, having resolved a major trouble for his old timeline self, and he was in quite a good mood. Is it over? Yun Zhi flew over and asked. Lu Yang shook his head: There''s one last thing. What is it? Resurrect Fairy Eternity. Resurrect Fairy Eternity? Yun Zhi subconsciously repeated. Qilin Immortal and Wu Yao made a deal to swap me in to resurrect Fairy Eternity. Lu Yang gave a mischievous smile towards Yun Zhi: Fairy Eternity''s resurrection is also related to you, Eldest Senior Sister. But resurrecting Fairy is a bit tricky, Lu Yang scratched his head, I already possess the Eternity Dao Fruit, occupying the Immortal Rule, so her Eternity Dao Fruit can''t be used. But it''s just a small trouble after all. I just need to discard my own Eternity Dao Fruit to make room. Don''t worry, I won''t fall in realm. Yun Zhi was taken aback and was just about to persuade her junior brother when she saw Lu Yang decisively discard the Eternity Dao Fruit, shouting loudly. Fairy Eternity Yellow Bean! The colors of heaven and earth changed, and immortal power converged overhead, eventually forming into a dazzling soul. Hmm, it feels like I''ve slept for a very long time. Who are you two? The dazzling soul yawned and rubbed her eyes, seemingly still half asleep. Fairy, nice to meet you for the first time. My name is Lu Yang, and this is my Eldest Senior Sister, Yun Zhi. Chapter 1363 Chapter 1363: Chapter 1362: Grand Finale Old timeline. Strange, why has the mastermind behind the scenes suddenly stopped moving? Lu Yang frowned, puzzled as he observed the mastermind, or rather, the mastermind''s corpse. The change came too abruptly and unexpectedly, creating an odd atmosphere on the battlefield. No one dared to make a move, worried that this might be a trick by the mastermind. In the battle, Yun Zhi dominated, causing the mastermind to weaken progressively, his self-healing ability unable to keep up with the rate of his injuries, his aura dropping repeatedly. It was clear to everyone that if nothing unexpected happened, Yun Zhi would soon achieve victory. At this moment, the mastermind looked towards Lu Yang and Immortal Sister, revealing a strange smile, and then his breath ceased. Why did he suddenly die? Everyone was shocked, as this twist exceeded their expectations. Could it be that the mastermind thought he couldn''t beat Daoist Yun Zhi, so he killed himself to end this with dignity? Immortal Jiuchong pondered seriously, observing the mastermind''s corpse with Immortal Sense. At this point, everyone turned their gaze towards Immortal Sister, recalling her Playing Dead Technique. Go away, why are all of you staring at me? Immortal Sister felt something was off about their gazes. It probably isn''t the Playing Dead Technique. Lu Yang stepped forward to defend Immortal Sister, Suicide also seems unlikely, it''s not the mastermind''s way of doing things. The mastermind acts cautiously, there''s definitely a big issue here. Lu Yang frowned in thought, feeling like he was overlooking something. BoomC Lu Yang looked up and saw that Eldest Senior Sister didn''t stop attacking due to the mastermind''s ceased breath, and was still attacking the corpse. Whether truly dead or playing dead, destroying the corpse was definitely not a mistake. Right, has the mastermind never used the Time Line Dao Fruit? Lu Yang carefully recalled the battle, realizing that the mastermind had never altered the timeline from beginning to end. Could his sudden death be related to changing the timeline? Thinking this, Lu Yang activated the Trace Origin Dao Fruit, performing predict the future, his hands forming seals, and black river waters spread from underneath his feet. This was the second time Time Immortal saw Lu Yang using this magic skill. Theoretically, predicting the future was taught to Immortal Sister by him, and Immortal Sister in turn taught it to Lu Yang, but in Lu Yang''s hands, it somehow showed completely different effects. And he always felt this magic skill should be familiar, as though he should know it, but he was sure he didn''t. Predicting the future itself was a magic skill extended from the Time Line Dao Fruit by Firmament Tree, specifically for checking timelines. As Lu Yang became an Immortal, he could finally perform this magic skill in its most complete form. People gathered around, heads close together, watching the situation on another timeline. Hey, hey, hey, we''re all Immortals, can''t you use Immortal Sense to watch from a distance? Immortal Sense isn''t as clear as using eyes, come on, move a bit to that side, make some space for me. In the black river waters, a completely different timeline was reflected. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The crowd saw a Lu Yang possessing dual Dao Fruits, saw Yun Zhi''s Harmonization, Lu Yang''s ascension to Omniscience, and him saving Yun Zhi back, as well as Lu Yang narrating the origins of the mastermind. The more they watched, the stranger the expressions became on everyone''s faces. Did the mastermind think he couldn''t beat us, so he ran to another timeline to fight the Omniscient Lu Doyou? Qilin Immortal''s kirin whiskers trembled. Was this him thinking he wasn''t dying fast enough? The crowd''s look at Lu Yang changed completely; they had not expected Lu Yang''s talent to be so terrifying, reaching the All-Knowing Realm in another timeline. Haha, I told you Little Yang is the strongest. Immortal Sister chuckled proudly, even more delighted than Lu Yang, her eyes sparkling with joy; her judgment of people had never been wrong. But Immortal Sister, what you said is about another timeline, Lu Yang corrected. Eh, don''t worry about which timeline it is, just admit I''m right. Lu Yang nodded sincerely; when had Immortal Sister ever been wrong? Whatever Immortal Sister said was always correct. New timeline''s Lu Yang, as if sensing something, crossed the timelines and locked gazes with everyone. After ascending to Omniscience, he knew everything that happened in both timelines. People were startled, yet only the old timeline''s Lu Yang remained calm, best aware of his own abilities, especially enjoying seeing others surprised. Thank you for helping us clear this trouble. No need for thanks; if anything, I should be thanking you. If it wasn''t for you pushing Fu Xu into a dead end, this timeline wouldn''t have emerged. That''s also true. Can you be a bit more polite? Why should I be polite to myself? The two Lu Yangs conversed joyously across the timelines. Eldest Senior Sister is looking for me; we''ll chat later. The new timeline''s Lu Yang waved to the crowd, taking a temporary leave. There''s plenty of time in the future for chat, no rush. Anyway, the issue has been resolved. Lu Yang smiled, motioning for everyone to head home. How did the battle go? At Sky Gate Mountain, Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi were on tenterhooks, feeling insecure, as the mastermind was the most formidable enemy they had ever encountered. We are back. Immortal Sister returned in triumph, her face brimming with a comforting smile. Chief Housekeeper, Second-in-command, Xiao Zhi! Yun Mengmeng rushed over, hugging the three key figures of this battle. Sorry for worrying you. Yun Zhi''s tone was softer compared to usual. The battle was unplanned, and Yun Mengmeng must have been very worried about them. Not at all, you guys are so amazing, I believed you would definitely succeed! Yun Mengmeng said cheerfully, she always had unconditional trust in Xiao Zhi and the others. My Lord, was the body of that man not brought back? Qinghe stood by, respectfully asking. No, the body was destroyed by Miss Yun so thoroughly that not even dregs were left. Qinghe shook her head regretfully. As the mastermind assassin behind the attempt on the Lord''s life, a thousand deaths weren''t enough; she wanted to desecrate the corpse to ease her anger, but unfortunately, she didn''t get the chance. Immortal Sister, hurry and tell us, what was the battle like? The celebration had just reached its midpoint when the battle erupted, but now with the battle over, the people continued the second half of the celebration. There''s a lot to say. Fairy Eternity boasted proudly, if not for her intervention, Yun Zhi would have already achieved Harmonization. I had long determined that Little Yang alone wasn''t powerful enough, so at the critical moment, I decisively took action and together with Little Yang, we managed to hold back Miss Yun. Caught up in the excitement, Fairy Eternity abandoned her buns, stood up and re-enacted the scene, feeling particularly cool about herself. Yun Mengmeng, Qinghe, and Ao Ling were star-struck by the display, also thinking Fairy Eternity looked extraordinarily cool. Lu Yang silently nibbled on his bun, having a bad premonition. Suddenly, Yun Zhi sat between Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity, expressionless, pressing down on their shoulders. Eldest Senior Sister, is there something wrong? Lu Yang whispered, inexplicably feeling guilty. I''m here to thank you. During the battle, you said a lot to stop me from Harmonization. Junior Brother, you said my smile was especially beautiful, is it like this? Yun Zhi revealed a cold smile, stunningly frigid, scaring Lu Yang so much that his hands trembled, barely holding onto his bun. Now that Immortal Senior, you''ve recovered your Immortal Body, and Junior Brother has also become an immortal, perhaps we should spar. Yun, Miss Yun, what are you doing? I warn you, if I become Omniscient, you''ll regret it! It''s unfair, Eldest Senior Sister, it was all Immortal''s idea, not my intention at all! The Ancient Three Immortals and Great Xia''s duo were drinking Immortal Wine nearby, not listening or looking, pretending they were unaware of the tragic scene unfolding by Lu Yang''s side. Such great wine! Meng Junzi took a sip, his eyes gleaming, the fragrance filled with Immortal Energy. A fine vintage from forty thousand years ago, a sole jar left in this vast world. Qilin Immortal laughed loudly, today was indeed worth celebrating with a drink. It''s a pity Ying Tian is not here. Immortal Jiuchong sighed. The Four Ancient Immortals shared their blessings, but one fewer person at the gathering felt somewhat lacking. Ying Tian reincarnated only at the Body Integration Realm, as told by Daoist Lu, one needs to reach the Transcendance Tribulation Stage to awaken memories from the first life, it''s useless to call him over now. No other way then, this fine wine is only for us brothers to drink. The immortals laughed brightly, they considered for Ying Tian Immortal, and it''s not their fault if he couldn''t enjoy the fortune. Beneath the shade of trees, Lu Yang and Fairy Eternity lay side by side, wrapped in decorative bandages, a sort of medal from their battle with Yun Zhi, Lu Yang even bandaged one of his eyes. Hadn''t it been for us holding back most of the Dao Fruit''s power to maintain Miss Yun''s Realm, how could we have let Miss Yun win? Fairy Eternity said indignantly. Yun Mengmeng, Qinghe, Xia He, and Bai Shuang, on the side, showered them with warm care, feeding them nourishing foods, taking meticulous attention. Meng Jingzhou, having climbed to Sky Gate Mountain and seen this scene, nearly had his nose bent out of joint from irritation. Old Meng? What brings you here? Lu Yang sat up and asked. Meng Jingzhou looked at his good friend and asked solemnly, You didn''t invite me to the celebration, did you? Ahahaha, that totally slipped my mind, I mean, weren''t you in Imperial City as a fortune teller? It''s too far, so I didn''t call. I was at our sect at the time. Lu Yang: Meng Jingzhou: The atmosphere was quite awkward for a moment, but fortunately, Meng Jingzhou didn''t come to settle scores, changing the subject. Old Lu, you haven''t been looking at the news recently, have you? No. Meng Jingzhou thought to himself, I knew it, enjoying life here beats being online. After you became an immortal, various civilizations have been paying great attention to you, posts and videos related to you have never decreased in popularity. Really. Lu Yang grinned, thinking it might be a good idea to search himself online. But there are also some bad rumors spreading. Bad rumors? There are rumors saying you have a great influence on the Cultivation World, some negative practices in the Cultivation World are reportedly led by you. Nonsense, how is that related to me! Lu Yang blustered, clearly irritated by the baseless rumors, having devoted his life to righteousness and diligently practicing cultivation, a model of the Righteous Path, Seek Dao Sect regards him as a role model. Meng Jingzhou nodded sincerely, outraged, Exactly, that''s what I thought too, so I represented the newspaper to interview you. So, you think the ethos of the Cultivation World has nothing to do with you, right? Of course, I''ve emphasized repeatedly, the ethos of the Cultivation World was crooked to begin with, it wasn''t led astray by me. People say history is written by the victors, then why do I, the victor, still get falsely accused? Lu Yang, the Sword Immortal, said so during the interview with reporter Meng Jingzhou, displaying extreme anger. The next day. I''ve emphasized repeatedly, the ethos of the]]> Chapter 1364 Chapter 1364: Extra One Seek Dao Sect, Task Hall. In the storage ring, there lies the corpse of a double-headed evil flood dragon that sneaked into the outer domains and committed atrocities there. Tang Chuanwu and his sister Tang Qiaoqiao handed over a blood-stained storage ring. The sibling duo appeared travel-weary, a hint of fatigue visible in their eyes, as the double-headed evil flood dragon was not so easy to deal with. The Senior Sister on duty in the Task Hall examined the storage ring and confirmed it was indeed the wanted double-headed evil flood dragon. She then began to process the task completion and calculate the contribution points. As the contribution points were being calculated, Tang Chuanwu looked around and noticed that there were far fewer people in the Task Hall today compared to usual. The double-headed evil flood dragon was actually slain? I heard many on the Heavenly Pride List attempted to handle it but failed. You aren''t looking at who took care of it; those are the siblings Tang Chuanwu and Tang Qiaoqiao brought back by Senior Brother Lu from Buddha Country. It''s said that Senior Brother Tang even received the true transmission from the Time Immortal. Such experiences are rare even in our Seek Dao Sect! Two newly joined disciples of the Seek Dao Sect excitedly discussed, thrilled to frequently encounter these legendary figures after joining the Sect. Senior Brother Tang just returned at this time; could it be specifically to observe Junior Brother Li''s tribulation? Which Junior Brother Li is undergoing the tribulation? Tang Chuanwu''s voice suddenly appeared, startling the two new disciples in front of him. The legendary figure spoke up, causing them to stammer, It''s, it''s Junior Brother Li Haoran, he''s advancing to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. Junior Brother Li Haoran? Tang Chuanwu''s eyes lit up, sweeping away his weariness. He and his sister had received much care from Li Haoran; his sister''s life-bound magical treasure was even refined by Li Haoran. Yes, many senior brothers and sisters who were outside have come back. For example, Senior Sister Tao who founded Dream Mirage Group, Prime Minister Senior Brother Man, and Senior Brother Meng who has always been fortune-telling at roadside stalls. Old Meng, you dare to come back! On Sky Gate Mountain, upon seeing Meng Jingzhou, Lu Yang pounced on him, as how could a mere Semi-Immortal be a match for an Immortal; Meng Jingzhou was immediately pinned to the ground by Lu Yang. Misrepresenting facts, daring to ruin my reputation! With an expression of deep disappointment, Lu Yang accused Old Meng of taking over the news agency and maliciously editing interview content while he was recuperating, a crime deserving death. By the time he learned of this, Meng Jingzhou had already disappeared to who knows where as Meng the Semi-Immortal. He only returned this time because Li Haoran was about to undergo his tribulation. No sooner had he returned than was he caught red-handed by Lu Yang. Tch, who forgot to invite me to the celebration banquet; you deserved your fate! Junior Sister Tao, note this down: Lu Yang subdued Meng Jingzhou in one move, Lu Yang turned and told Tao Yaoye standing beside him. Junior Brother Man, note this down: Lu Yang later retaliated against the reporter, Meng Jingzhou turned and told Man Gu beside him. Tao Yaoye and Man Gu happened to meet Meng Jingzhou at the sect entrance and came back together. The two wrestled on the ground for a while before standing up, one a Semi-Immortal and one an Immortal, both unsullied by dust, avoiding the need to dust off their clothes. Junior Sister Tao, you''re doing well in the outer domains, I heard you''ve become the owner of the largest film company in the universe now? And you''ve advanced to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage? said Lu Yang with a smile. Those film companies and virtual movie corporations could hardly compete with Dream Mirage. Against these companies, Tao Yaoye demonstrated overwhelming dominance. Truly, she is the undisputed interstellar tycoon. Originally, she wanted to return to the sect for promotion. Tao Yaoye smiled sweetly, Unfortunately, I couldn''t suppress my realm and attracted a heavenly tribulation on the way back. Oh right, I have a script here, take a look, Lu Yang took out a small booklet from his identity jade pendant. Tao Yaoye took it and flipped through it, her expression turning to surprise: Is this about the affairs of those nine immortals from ancient times? Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Yang nodded: After all, those nine predecessors were the ones who established the cultivation realms for the human race; their deeds shouldn''t be buried. See if you can make it into a film. Since it''s Senior Brother Lu''s request, of course, it''s feasible, Tao Yaoye smiled and kept the script about the nine ancient immortals. Junior Sister Tao, if you''re lacking good material recently, you could film Junior Brother Man; he''s now the youngest Prime Minister in Great Xia, Lu Yang teased. To become the Prime Minister of Great Xia, one''s cultivation level must at least be at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, and Man Gu had obviously reached it. But attaining the position of Prime Minister wasn''t so simple. The political field of Great Xia also valued capability and experience; Man Gu became a Prime Minister at such a young age because of successive exceptions. Junior Brother Man, I heard your advancement path has been smooth sailing; apparently, anyone who stands in your way seems to mysteriously encounter trouble? Tao Yaoye asked curiously, Man Gu''s story was indeed legendary, and there were various rumors among the common folk. No one from the Seek Dao Sect had ever held the position of Prime Minister before; the highest would be Prefectorial Governor, Man Gu was the first one. Man Gu scratched his head sheepishly: Senior Sister Tao jests; I advanced so quickly because the Emperor highly values me. The political field of Great Xia indeed values experience, but they also cherish life. Facing someone like Man Gu, they hurriedly vacated their positions, which was a way to preserve life; what else could Emperor Xia do but promote Man Gu? Junior Brother Man, you don''t have any thoughts of becoming the Emperor, do you? Lu Yang suddenly asked. Not at all, Man Gu was puzzled why he would suddenly ask this; he is a loyal official of Great Xia. I thought so. Now Emperor Xia sees Man Gu and gets scared, fearing that Man Gu might want to become Emperor, which would spell disaster for himself. Therefore, he recently visited Lu Yang, hoping to use Lu Yang to probe Man Gu''s intentions. Lu Yang thought Emperor Xia was overthinking, but still, a promise to Emperor Xia meant he had to ask. As the four were chatting, they heard the sound of distant thunder. It must be Junior Brother Li undergoing his tribulation, let''s go down the mountain and get a closer look. BoomCBoomC The sound of thunder was incessantly familiar to the ears of the disciples of the Seek Dao Sect. Senior Brother Li is advancing to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage! In recent years, many from the Seek Dao Sect have been advancing to the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. The disciples have grown very familiar with heavenly tribulations, being able to tell that it''s a tribulation for the Transcendence Stage just from the sound of thunder. At the summit of Refining Peak, Li Haoran merged with nature, achieving Unity of Heaven and Man, keeping himself in the best condition. He has already awakened eight lifetimes of memories, just needs to ascend to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, then he can awaken the memories of his first lifetime! Come, tribulation! Li Haoran broke through the state of Unity of Heaven and Man, stood up, and roared to summon the Heavenly Tribulation! Thunder roared, descending from the ninth heaven, representing the majesty of heaven and earth, striking at Li Haoran! I hope Haoran is alright, Su Yiren said anxiously, at such a critical moment in Li Haoran''s life, it was natural for family members to be present. How could Junior Brother Li be in trouble, after all, he is Lu Yang tried to reassure Su Yiren, if a reincarnated Yingtian Immortal were to be struck dead by thunder, that would be really humorous. But he stopped mid-sentence, suddenly recalling that Li Haoran''s previous incarnation, Qin Haoran, died exactly this way; he couldn''t bring himself to finish his comforting words. Fortunately, Su Yiren and Qin Yanyan, the mother and daughter duo, were completely focused on Li Haoran undergoing his tribulation and did not notice Lu Yang''s subtle reaction. Li Haoran flipped his right hand, a cyan lotus petal appeared in his palm, split from one to two, and then into four, instantly transforming into a lotus flower positioned above his head, driving his Profound Skill to resist the Thunder Tribulation. Lotus, Treasure Gourd, jade bottle, Buddha Platform, Qingluo Umbrella Various magic artifacts flew out from his Identity Jade Pendant like magic tricks, all top-tier defensive treasures he had refined. The crowd marveled; even those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage found it hard to acquire such magic artifacts, only Li Haoran, the Artifact Refiner, could bring out these treasures. The purple sea of thunder submerged Li Haoran, fiercely hot, causing even space to become tattered and worn, and in this vast sea of thunder, only Li Haoran''s treasures emitted white light. Could it be that Senior Brother Li could safely pass the tribulation relying on magic artifacts?! someone exclaimed softly, the effectiveness of these defensive treasures was heaven-defying, suggesting they might hold up till the end of the Heavenly Tribulation. Wait, why has Senior Brother Li put away his magic artifacts? Li Haoran, in a departure from his usual behavior, retracted his magic artifacts and instead opted to resist the Thunder Tribulation with his physical body. Li Haoran recalled the tribulation passing experiences taught by Lu Yang, relying solely on magic artifacts was not wise, as it would not achieve the effect of cultivation through Heavenly Tribulation. He abandoned his strengths and faced the Thunder Tribulation head-on! BoomC Li Haoran was struck by the Thunder Tribulation, his skin split and flesh burst, and his bones crackled loudly, audible even from a great distance. The crowd''s hearts tightened at this sight. Why has Senior Brother Li closed his eyes? The crowd was shocked; they had never heard of a cultivator daring to close their eyes during the tribulation! Li Haoran closed his eyes and entered a profound state, the Thunder Tribulation not only struck his body but also posed a threat to his Divine Soul. However, for Li Haoran, this was a beneficial affair, as the Thunder Tribulation acted like a key, viciously striking his Divine Soul and unlocking long-sealed memories. The Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, lurking unnoticed deep within his soul, began to stir, historical snippets from ancient times flashed through his mind like kites, gradually awakening the memories of his first lifetime. The same Thunder Tribulation that enveloped him, split his skin and flesh, now felt incredibly dear to him. Li Haoran ceased to resist the Thunder Tribulation, spread his arms wide, and allowed it to consume him. The crowd was horrified; was he seeking death? Only a few discerning individuals saw the signs; the Thunder Tribulation that flowed through Li Haoran''s body refined his body and soul, but did not harm him at all. He had reached the pinnacle of control over the Thunder Tribulation, a feat only possible for those historic figures who had survived the tribulation, and only Li Haoran could achieve this! He draped the sea of thunder over himself like a cape, his eyes emanating golden electric sparks, pointing toward the sky. Just above him, the ongoing Heavenly Tribulation disappeared from inside out, exposing the clear blue sky. All eyes were focused on Li Haoran, as if he had become the most dazzling entity between heaven and earth. He surveyed the insignificant beings below him and slowly said, I remember now, I am Ying BoomC Before he could finish his sentence, a sudden change occurred. The dissipating Thunder Tribulation halted midway and even began to replenish its gaps. The Heavenly Tribulation came anew, and suddenly three imposing figures appeared. What''s happening! Who are they? That, those three are Immortal Jiuchong, Time Immortal, and Qilin Immortal! someone shouted, recognizing the origins of those three figures. What, those three Ancient Immortals, why have they appeared? This was an unprecedented situation! Seeing his three old friends, Li Haoran revealed a subtly meaningful smile, You three Youngster, did you think you could pass the Thunder Tribulation so easily? We three seniors have come to test you! Immortal Jiuchong said cheerfully, taking the lead in attacking. The other two immortals also took action, they have been waiting for this day for a long time! Li Haoran''s expression changed drastically, these three rascals, have they no shame! Why have they suddenly started fighting? the onlookers below were confused. Has he summoned the legendary Thunder Tribulation Gu Junye stood with his hands behind his back, smiling lightly as he watched the four immortals brawl. Do you know what''s going on? Daoist Xiantian was surprised; Gu Junye always seemed to know some ancient secrets unknown to others. This is the legendary test of Thunder Tribulation. Immortal Jiuchong and the other two immortals'' strength is remembered by history, inscribed within the Heavenly Tribulation. Senior Brother Li''s strength has summoned this test from the immortals; if he can pass this test, he will gain an extraordinary opportunity! Daoist Xiantian was still puzzled: Then why doesn''t the Thunder Tribulation feature the Yingtian Immortal? Naturally, because Yingtian Immortal isn''t as powerful as the legends claim, Gu Junye confidently declared. Chapter 163 – 162: Yingtian Immortal Volume 1 Chapter 163: Chapter 162: Yingtian Immortal Volume 1 lease reading n novelcool.?M Once upon a time, Fairy Eternity, as one of the Five Immortals of the Ancients, had a celestial reputation that resonated across the universe, and her existence was universally acknowledged. The ancient people, Demon Race and others would often build altars to offer precious treasures and sacrificial offerings to worship Fairy Eternity, hoping to win her pity. There were even tribes who looked upon her as their totem and guardian deity, holding grand sacrificial events year after year. For a time, Fairy Eternity''s glory was unparalleled. Unfortunately, since her resurrection, everything had changed. Now she was destitute and only worshipped by a single sect whose members were not the sharpest tools in the shed, they didn''t even know her real name, and kept getting her gender wrong. Residing within Lu Yang''s body, she was occasionally intimidated by a little girl named Yun Zhi, and frequently ridiculed by Lu Yang himself. Life was truly hard. Even immortals, let alone those who were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, shouldn''t be treated like this. Finally, someone had opened their Heavenly Eye, recognizing her identity and even begging her to accept a huge flying boat as tribute. Just look at the gems embedded in the ship''s walls and its massive size! This is how an Immortal should be treated! In the spiritual space, Lu Yang glanced at Fairy Eternity, thinking to himself, ''You look like you''ve enjoyed being sect leader these past couple of days. Killing a cultivator at the Divinity Transformation Stage while only at the Foundation Establishment Stage is unprecedented. Any genius would feel ashamed faced with such victory. It''s fair to say that you have set a historical record.'' Since you came bearing such a large gift, let''s proceed. Fairy Eternity laughed, reaching out to Qiu Jin''an to retrieve the magic artifact controlling the flying boat, speaking in the ancient language. What are you doing? Qiu Jin''an looked at Lu Yang who was grinning foolishly, feeling confused. He didn''t understand what Fairy Eternity was saying, he only knew a single sentence in the ancient language. Qiu Jin''an scrutinized Lu Yang. From his positioning, Lu Yang seemed to be an important figure, occupying the sect leader''s seat. But most importantly was he acting a bit sissy? Didn''t you just say ''Great immortal, please accept your humble servant''s gift''? Isn''t the gift the flying boat? Fairy Eternity was also a bit confused. Could he go back on his word now? Did this vice-leader still want to continue his position? This time Fairy Eternity spoke in Mandarin. Qiu Jin''an understood, his eyelid twitched as he finally realized the true meaning of what he had said in the ancient language. Unexpectedly, he had met a cultivator fluent in the ancient language. Do you really understand the ancient civilization? Qiu Jin''an looked doubtfully at Fairy Eternity. Fairy Eternity thought for a moment then blurted out the truth: I understand it better than you do. Qiu Jin''an chuckled out of anger: Young man, just because you have read a couple of books, don''t think you understand the ancient civilizations. Let me test you! Do you know that in the ancient times there was a concept of ''Heavenly Court'' which divided immortals into several ranks? Do you know what they were? Recently, Qiu Jin''an came across an ancient book while exploring some ruins. It was written by an immortal and described the flourishing ancient times, particularly mentioning the concept of Heavenly Court. Are you referring to human immortals, earth immortals, sky immortals, golden immortals, Dharma golden immortals, Hongineng immortals of the first system conceived by Ying Tian or human immortals, earth immortals, immortal kings, immortal emperors of the second system conceived by Qilin Immortal? The system I devised included first-level immortals, second-level immortals, third-level immortals, fourth-level immortals, fifth-level immortals. Fairy Eternity scratched her head. They had developed several disciple ranking systems back then and no one knew which one Qiu Jin''an had found. Qiu Jin''an retorted angrily, Don''t speak nonsense, it was written by an immortal, how could it just be ''concocted''?! Fairy Eternity was puzzled, but then had a sudden realization, Didn''t anyone say that immortals must always tell the truth? Ah, I get it now, the system you found must be the one Ying Tian put together. It''s the most comprehensive one and quite intimidating. Let me tell you, Ying Tian''s words can never be trusted. They are all lies. Even before he became immortal, he used to trick me all the time, and I would beat him like one would beat a disobedient grandchild. Qiu Jin''an paused, feeling that Fairy Eternity was speaking nonsense. However, it was indeed Ying Tian who was credited in the ancient book that he found: Have you read that book? Fairy Eternity nodded: Of course. Besides Ying Tian, does the book also mention an Immortal named Huo Metal? Lu Yang had a sudden premonition of having a stroke. Was he just imagining things? If you don''t believe me, bring out the book. I''ll tell you how to distinguish between the true and the fake. Qiu Jin''an doubtfully took out the ancient book. The name of the book was quite impressive; it was called Imprisoning Heaven. He pointed to the cover and said: Look, it is clearly written, ''Composed by Ying Tian Immortal''; it was written by Ying Tian Immortal. Fairy Eternity shook her head: Didn''t you notice the tiny blank space between the characters for ''heaven'' and ''immortal''? What do you mean? You have read it wrong, you are reading it as ''Ying Tian Immortal, Composed,'' but it should actually be ''Ying Tian, Immortal Composed''. So, this book was written by someone named ''Ying Tian'', not Ying Tian Immortal. The Grand Elder and others, when they saw Qiu Jin''an being put in his place, couldn''t help but chuckle. Hahahaha, I have always been telling you Jin''an, you should quit showing off with your limited knowledge. Although the Grand Elder and others were laughing subtly, Shangguan Yu directly laughed out loud from behind Qiu Jin''an, showing no regard for Qiu Jin''an''s feelings. With an apologetic tone, Shangguan Yu said to the members of the Seek Dao Sect: I''m sorry, you all know how Jin''an is, thick-skinned and hardheaded, refusing to admit his mistakes. He didn''t know the original meaning of the ancient language, which caused this misunderstanding. I apologize for the inconvenience. Please accept these gifts. The disciples from the Five Elements Sect began unloading magic artifacts, ore, elixirs, cultivation methods, etc. from the ship, each of which could be the highlight or even the grand finale of an auction due to their high value. The most precious was the Five Elements Ores, a special product of the Five Elements Sect. The ores were divided into five types based on the five elements C gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. Each color represented the extremes of the corresponding attributes. These were the kind of materials that refiners could only dream of. The Fifth Elder, Old Zhou, saw the ores. His gaze was like a wolf spotting its prey in the middle of the night, his eyes glowing green with greed. It was customary for the Five Great Immortal Sects to bring gifts when attending each other''s events. For example, the Laurel Fairy Palace would often give laurel branches and moon essence as gifts. The Suspension Temple gave Buddhist sutras and consecrated Buddhist treasures as gifts. The Prison Suppressing Sect gave tamed demons and goblins as gifts. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Seek Dao Sect was a bit unique or rather casual, especially when Daoist Buyu was around. For instance, they once gifted the Laurel Fairy Palace with a high-level body refinement method. Once the method was mastered, the body would become as durable as steel and iron, unmovable and able to overpower anything. This enraged the members of the Laurel Fairy Palace to the point where they wanted to fight. What kind of disciple would a female cultivator who mastered it look like? And they gifted the Suspension Temple with the long-lost Silent Zen cultivation method. Daoist Buyu even claimed that he had successfully practiced it and that it worked remarkably well. The temple host chuckled sarcastically at the time, thinking to himself ''If you, this damned beast could practice it successfully, would you still be called ''Silent''? Even though Daoist Buyu repeatedly assured him that it was a genuine method, the temple host still practiced it doubtingly once. Afterwards, he realized that every time he opened his mouth, his breath smelled of garlic, and everyone around him would plead with him to shut up. The explanation given by Daoist Buyu was, Isn''t Silent Zen all about making people wish you''d shut up? The host was so angry that he manifested the Immovable Ming King to suppress this damned beast, Daoist Buyu.